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Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) is a principal investment firm that provides long-term debt and equity capital to lower middle market companies and debt capital to middle market companies. The company's portfolio investments typically support management buyouts, recapitalizations, growth financings, refinancings, and acquisitions across various industry sectors. Main Street's lower middle market investments target companies with annual revenues between $10 million and $150 million, offering a 'one-stop' financing solution for entrepreneurs, business owners, and management teams. In contrast, its middle market investments focus on larger businesses.
Recent milestones include:
- In Q4 2023, Main Street reported new or increased commitments in its private loan portfolio amounting to $136.8 million, with investments totaling $160.4 million, bringing the private loan portfolio to around $1.5 billion across 87 unique borrowers.
- Preliminary Q4 2023 results show a record net investment income per share, a new high for net asset value per share for the sixth consecutive quarter, and a return on equity exceeding 22% for the quarter.
- For the full year 2023, Main Street achieved a 19% return on equity, with distributable net investment income per share setting annual records.
Strategic partnerships and diversified investment strategies have enabled Main Street to maintain a conservative capital structure while delivering significant shareholder value. In January 2024, the company issued $350 million in unsecured notes at 6.95%, further solidifying its financial foundation.
Main Street also manages external investments through its wholly-owned subsidiary MSC Adviser I, LLC, which is registered as an investment adviser. This asset management business, which ended 2023 with $1.5 billion in assets under management, contributes substantially to the company's net investment income.
Main Street's robust pipeline and strong performance trends indicate ongoing growth and value creation for stakeholders. For more information, visit the company's website at www.mainstcapital.com.
Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) announced a follow-on investment of $50.0 million in Bolder Panther Group, LLC to facilitate the acquisition of a 79-store retailer across five states: Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Missouri, and Kentucky. This investment, which is first lien, senior secured term debt, builds on Main Street's previous investments in the company made in December 2020 and July 2021. Bolder Panther, headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, operates 259 retail stores and is a major player in the tobacco retail sector.
Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) announced regular monthly dividends of $0.22 per share for October, November, and December 2022, totaling $0.66 for the quarter. This marks a 2.3% increase compared to Q3 2022 and a 4.8% increase compared to Q4 2021. Additionally, a supplemental cash dividend of $0.10 per share will be paid in September 2022. Since its IPO in October 2007, Main Street has paid cumulative cash dividends of $35.02 per share without ever reducing the regular monthly dividend amount.
Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) has received a BBB- investment grade rating from Fitch Ratings, with a stable outlook. Fitch cited factors such as Main Street's focus on senior debt investments, solid portfolio diversification, and consistent operating performance. Main Street’s CEO, Dwayne L. Hyzak, highlighted the rating as a positive reflection of the firm's investment strategy and management. Fitch's stable outlook is based on expectations of consistent portfolio management and earnings, alongside adequate asset coverage.
On July 13, 2022, Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) announced it will release its second quarter 2022 results on August 4, 2022, after market close. A conference call to discuss the results is scheduled for August 5, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, accessible via phone and webcast. Main Street primarily invests in lower middle market companies and manages assets through its subsidiary, MSC Adviser I, LLC. The second quarter earnings release is highly anticipated as it will provide insights into the company's financial performance and future outlook.
Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) reported strong activity in its private loan portfolio for the second quarter of 2022, originating approximately $187.3 million in new commitments across nine borrowers. Total funded investments reached about $182.1 million. Notable commitments included $29.6 million to a dietary supplements company and $17.0 million to a media intelligence provider. As of June 30, 2022, the company's private loan portfolio totaled $1.3 billion, with 95.5% in first lien debt, reflecting a robust investment strategy and commitment to lower middle market companies.
Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN) has announced an investment of $19.5 million in three lower middle market portfolio companies: PPL RVs, Centre Technologies, and Heritage Vet Partners. The funds will support acquisitions and growth initiatives, including PPL's acquisition of Four Pages, and Centre's acquisition of two IT managed service providers. Additionally, Heritage is acquiring veterinary practices. Main Street aims to bolster its existing investments, reflecting confidence in these companies' growth strategies.
Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) reported a strong performance in Q1 2022, with net investment income of $52.2 million ($0.73 per share) and distributable net investment income of $55 million ($0.77 per share). The company's net asset value rose to $25.89 per share, up 2.4% from the previous quarter. Total investment income increased by 26% to $79.4 million, driven by a substantial rise in interest income. The company declared monthly dividends totaling $0.645 per share for Q2 2022, reflecting a 4.9% increase year over year. Main Street also highlighted its successful lower middle market and private loan investments.
Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) announced that at its 2022 annual stockholder meeting, shareholders approved a reduction in the minimum asset coverage ratio from 200% to 150%. This change takes effect immediately and complies with Section 61(a)(2) of the Investment Company Act of 1940. Main Street primarily invests in lower middle market companies and aims to provide comprehensive financing solutions.
Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) announced regular monthly cash dividends of $0.215 per share for July, August, and September 2022, totaling $0.645 for Q3, representing a 4.9% increase from Q3 2021. Additionally, a supplemental dividend of $0.075 per share will be paid in June 2022. Since its IPO in October 2007, Main Street has paid $34.26 per share in cumulative dividends. The dividend payment dates are set for July 15, August 15, and September 15, 2022.
Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) announced its private loan portfolio activities for Q1 2022, reporting approximately $226.6 million in new commitments and a total investment cost of $201.5 million. Key commitments included $37.3 million to a marketing services provider and $22.9 million for a supply chain solutions firm, among others. As of March 31, 2022, the portfolio totaled $1.3 billion across 79 borrowers, with 95.3% in first lien debt investments.
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