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Barings Corporate Investors (MCI) Reports Strong Financial Results, Increases Dividend, and Continues Investment Strategy. The third quarter of 2023 saw an increase in net investment income to $0.44 per share, compared to $0.38 in the previous quarter. The Trust's net asset value per share increased to $17.07, primarily due to net investment income exceeding the Trust’s quarterly dividend by $0.09 per share and net unrealized appreciation on the Trust’s investment portfolio of $0.15 per share. The Board declared a 5.7% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.37 per share payable on November 17, 2023. The Trust made new investments totaling $12.1 million and 24 add-on investments in existing portfolio companies totaling $4.3 million during the quarter. As of September 30, 2023, the Trust had cash of $9.7 million and $40.0 million of borrowings outstanding, with unfunded commitments of $22.0 million.
Positive
Increase in net investment income to $0.44 per share for the third quarter of 2023, compared to $0.38 per share in the previous quarter.
Net asset value per share increased to $17.07, primarily due to net investment income exceeding the Trust’s quarterly dividend by $0.09 per share and net unrealized appreciation on the Trust’s investment portfolio of $0.15 per share.
5.7% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.37 per share payable on November 17, 2023.
New investments totaling $12.1 million and 24 add-on investments in existing portfolio companies totaling $4.3 million during the quarter.
As of September 30, 2023, the Trust had cash of $9.7 million and $40.0 million of borrowings outstanding, with unfunded commitments of $22.0 million.
Negative
None.
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The Board of Trustees of Barings Corporate Investors (NYSE: MCI) (the "Trust") met on November 16, 2023, and would like to report its preliminary financial results for the third quarter of 2023.
Financial Highlights(1)
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2023
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2023
Total Amount
Per
Share(4)
Total Amount
Per
Share(4)
Net investment income(2)
$ 8,904,737
$ 0.44
$ 7,698,158
$ 0.38
Net realized gains / (losses)(3)
$ (1,970,622)
$ (0.10)
$ 282,766
$ 0.01
Net unrealized appreciation / (depreciation)
$ 3,042,761
$ 0.15
$ 56,258
$ 0.00
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
$9,991,192
$ 0.49
$8,114,718
$ 0.40
Total net assets (equity)
$ 345,947,291
$ 17.07
$ 343,047,700
$ 16.93
(1) All figures for 2023 are unaudited
(2) Figures include less than $0.01 per share of excise tax benefit
(3) Figures net of less than $0.01 per share of capital gains tax
(4) Based on shares outstanding at the end of the period of 20,261,719
Key Highlights:
Commenting on the quarter, Christina Emery, President, stated, "The Trust earned $0.44 per share of net investment income, net of taxes, for the third quarter of 2023, compared to $0.38 per share in the previous quarter. The increase in net investment income was predominantly related to $0.05 per share of non-recurring income (repayment of past due income) received in the third quarter, while core earnings increased $0.01 per share due to higher base rates. During the quarter, Barings continued to invest in 1st lien senior secured and mezzanine debt in middle-market companies. The Trust has increased dividends for the last 5 quarters, which is further confirmation of our credit philosophy, where we focus on leading businesses backed by strong sponsor ownership and conservative capital structures. This approach has historically generated stable returns and relative stability during economic stress.”
During the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Trust reported total investment income of $10.8 million, net investment income of $8.9 million, or $0.44 per share, and a net increase in net assets resulting from operations of $10.0 million, or $0.49 per share.
Net asset value ("NAV") per share as of September 30, 2023, was $17.07, as compared to $16.93 as of June 30, 2023. The increase in NAV per share was primarily attributable to net investment income exceeding the Trust’s quarterly dividend by $0.09 per share and net unrealized appreciation on the Trust’s investment portfolio of $0.15 per share, partially offset by net realized losses on the Trust’s investment portfolio of $0.10 per share.
On October 10, 2023, the Board of Trustees declared a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share payable on November 17, 2023, to shareholders of record on November 6, 2023. This represents an increase of $0.02 per share or 5.7% over the previous dividend of $0.35 per share and was the fifth consecutive increase to the quarterly dividend.
The next scheduled meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held on December 14, 2023.
Recent Portfolio Activity
During the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Trust made seven new investments totaling $12.1 million and 24 add-on investments in existing portfolio companies totaling $4.3 million. During the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Trust had one loan repaid at par totaling $2.5 million, one mezzanine debt investment repaid at par totaling $2.4 million and wrote off one mezzanine debt and equity investment that generated a realized loss of $2.0 million.
Liquidity and Capitalization
As of September 30, 2023, the Trust had cash of $9.7 million and $40.0 million of borrowings outstanding. The Trust had unfunded commitments of $22.0 million as of September 30, 2023.
Net Capital Gains
The Trust realized net capital losses of $1,970,622 or $0.10 per share during the quarter ended September 30, 2023. By comparison, for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, the Trust realized net capital gains of $282,766 or $0.01 per share.
About Barings Corporate Investors
Barings Corporate Investors is a closed-end management investment company advised by Barings LLC. Its shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol ("MCI").
About Barings LLC
Barings is a $347+ billion* global investment manager sourcing differentiated opportunities and building long-term portfolios across public and private fixed income, real estate, and specialist equity markets. With investment professionals based in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, the firm, a subsidiary of MassMutual, aims to serve its clients, communities, and employees, and is committed to sustainable practices and responsible investment. Learn more at www.barings.com.
*Assets under management as of September 30, 2023
Per share amounts are rounded to the nearest cent.
PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS
Cautionary Notice: Certain statements contained in this press release may be "forward looking" statements. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made and which reflect management’s current estimates, projections, expectations or beliefs, and which are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. These statements are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and may not be relied upon as investment advice or an indication of the fund's trading intent. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities, and may not be representative of the fund's current or future investments. We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
What is the net asset value per share for Barings Corporate Investors as of September 30, 2023?
The net asset value per share for Barings Corporate Investors as of September 30, 2023, was $17.07.
How much was the quarterly dividend increase for Barings Corporate Investors?
The quarterly dividend for Barings Corporate Investors increased by 5.7% to $0.37 per share payable on November 17, 2023.
What was the total cash and borrowings outstanding for Barings Corporate Investors as of September 30, 2023?
As of September 30, 2023, Barings Corporate Investors had cash of $9.7 million and $40.0 million of borrowings outstanding.
What were the recent portfolio activities of Barings Corporate Investors during the third quarter of 2023?
During the third quarter of 2023, Barings Corporate Investors made new investments totaling $12.1 million and 24 add-on investments in existing portfolio companies totaling $4.3 million.
