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Blue Owl Capital Corporation Reports Second Quarter Net Investment Income Per Share of $0.48 and Net Asset Value Per Share of $15.36

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Blue Owl Capital (NYSE: OBDC) reported strong Q2 2024 results, with net investment income of $0.48 per share exceeding the regular dividend by 30%. The Board declared a total dividend of $0.43 per share, representing an 11.2% annualized yield. Net asset value (NAV) per share increased to $15.36, up $0.10 from June 2023.

OBDC announced a merger agreement with Blue Owl Capital III (NYSE: OBDE), aiming to grow its portfolio and benefit shareholders. The company's portfolio consisted of 75.4% first lien senior secured debt investments as of June 30, 2024, with a weighted average total yield of 11.9% on accruing debt and income-producing securities at fair value.

New investment commitments for Q2 2024 totaled $3.3 billion across 49 portfolio companies. The company maintained a strong liquidity position with $380 million in cash and $1.3 billion of undrawn capacity on credit facilities.

Blue Owl Capital (NYSE: OBDC) ha riportato forti risultati per il secondo trimestre del 2024, con un reddito netto da investimenti di $0.48 per azione, superando il dividendo regolare del 30%. Il Consiglio ha dichiarato un dividendo totale di $0.43 per azione, che rappresenta un rendimento annualizzato dell'11.2%. Il valore netto degli attivi (NAV) per azione è aumentato a $15.36, con un incremento di $0.10 rispetto a giugno 2023.

OBDC ha annunciato un accordo di fusione con Blue Owl Capital III (NYSE: OBDE), mirando a espandere il proprio portafoglio e beneficiare gli azionisti. Il portafoglio della società consisteva nel 75.4% in investimenti in debito senior garantito di primo grado al 30 giugno 2024, con un rendimento totale medio ponderato del 11.9% su debiti in accumulo e titoli produttori di reddito al valore equo.

I nuovi impegni di investimento per il secondo trimestre del 2024 hanno totalizzato $3.3 miliardi attraverso 49 società del portafoglio. L'azienda ha mantenuto una solida posizione di liquidità con $380 milioni in contante e $1.3 miliardi di capacità non utilizzata su strutture di credito.

Blue Owl Capital (NYSE: OBDC) reportó fuertes resultados para el segundo trimestre de 2024, con un ingreso neto por inversiones de $0.48 por acción, superando el dividendo regular en un 30%. La Junta declaró un dividendo total de $0.43 por acción, lo que representa un rendimiento anualizado del 11.2%. El valor neto de los activos (NAV) por acción aumentó a $15.36, subiendo $0.10 desde junio de 2023.

OBDC anunció un acuerdo de fusión con Blue Owl Capital III (NYSE: OBDE), con el objetivo de expandir su cartera y beneficiar a los accionistas. La cartera de la compañía consistía en un 75.4% de inversiones en deuda senior asegurada de primer nivel al 30 de junio de 2024, con un rendimiento total promedio ponderado del 11.9% sobre deudas acumulativas y valores que generan ingresos a valor justo.

Los nuevos compromisos de inversión para el segundo trimestre de 2024 totalizaron $3.3 mil millones en 49 compañías de la cartera. La empresa mantuvo una sólida posición de liquidez con $380 millones en efectivo y $1.3 mil millones de capacidad no utilizada en las líneas de crédito.

블루 올 카펫탈 (NYSE: OBDC)은 2024년 2분기 강력한 실적을 보고했습니다. 주당 순 투자 수익이 $0.48로, 정기 배당금을 30% 초과했습니다. 이사회는 주당 $0.43의 총 배당금을 선언했으며, 이는 연환산 수익률 11.2%를 나타냅니다. 주당 순자산 가치(NAV)는 $15.36로 증가했습니다, 2023년 6월에 비해 $0.10 증가했습니다.

OBDC는 블루 올 카펫탈 III (NYSE: OBDE)와의 합병 계약을 발표하며 포트폴리오를 확장하고 주주들에게 이익을 제공할 계획입니다. 회사의 포트폴리오는 2024년 6월 30일 기준으로 첫 담보권 우선 부채 투자로 75.4%를 구성했으며, 가동 중인 부채와 수익 창출 증권의 균형 평균 총 수익률은 11.9%입니다.

2024년 2분기 새로운 투자 약속은 49개 포트폴리오 기업을 통해 총 $3.3억 달러에 달했습니다. 회사는 $3.8억 달러의 현금과 신용 시설에서 $13억 달러의 미사용 용량으로 강력한 유동성 위치를 유지했습니다.

Blue Owl Capital (NYSE: OBDC) a annoncé de solides résultats pour le deuxième trimestre 2024, avec un revenu net d'investissement de $0.48 par action, dépassant le dividende régulier de 30%. Le Conseil a déclaré un dividende total de $0.43 par action, représentant un rendement annualisé de 11.2%. La valeur nette d'actifs (NAV) par action a augmenté à $15.36, en hausse de $0.10 par rapport à juin 2023.

OBDC a annoncé un accord de fusion avec Blue Owl Capital III (NYSE: OBDE), visant à développer son portefeuille et à bénéficier aux actionnaires. Le portefeuille de l'entreprise était constitué à 75.4% de dettes senior sécurisées de premier rang au 30 juin 2024, avec un rendement total moyen pondéré de 11.9% sur les dettes accumulées et les titres générateurs de revenus à leur juste valeur.

Les nouveaux engagements d'investissement pour le deuxième trimestre 2024 se sont élevés à $3.3 milliards à travers 49 entreprises du portefeuille. L'entreprise a maintenu une solide position de liquidité avec $380 millions en espèces et $1.3 milliard de capacité inutilisée sur les facilités de crédit.

Blue Owl Capital (NYSE: OBDC) berichtete über starke Ergebnisse für das 2. Quartal 2024, mit einem Nettoinvestitionsertrag von $0.48 pro Aktie, der die reguläre Dividende um 30% übertraf. Der Vorstand erklärte eine Gesamtausschüttung von $0.43 pro Aktie, was einer annualisierten Rendite von 11.2% entspricht. Der Nettoinventarwert (NAV) pro Aktie stieg auf $15.36, ein Anstieg von $0.10 gegenüber Juni 2023.

OBDC kündigte eine Fusionsvereinbarung mit Blue Owl Capital III (NYSE: OBDE) an, mit dem Ziel, das Portfolio zu erweitern und den Aktionären zu nutzen. Das Portfolio des Unternehmens bestand zum 30. Juni 2024 zu 75.4% aus gesicherten Senior-Debt-Investitionen mit einer gewichteten durchschnittlichen Gesamtrendite von 11.9% auf auflaufende Schulden und einkommensproduzierende Werte zum fairen Wert.

Die neuen Investitionszusagen für das 2. Quartal 2024 beliefen sich auf insgesamt $3.3 Milliarden über 49 Portfoliounternehmen. Das Unternehmen hielt eine starke Liquiditätsposition mit $380 Millionen in Bar und $1.3 Milliarden ungenutzter Kapazität in Kreditfazilitäten bei.

Positive
  • Net investment income of $0.48 per share, exceeding regular dividend by 30%
  • Total dividends of $0.43 per share, representing 11.2% annualized yield
  • NAV per share increased to $15.36, up $0.10 from June 2023
  • New investment commitments of $3.3 billion in Q2 2024
  • Strong liquidity with $380 million in cash and $1.3 billion undrawn credit capacity
  • Merger agreement with OBDE to grow portfolio and benefit shareholders
Negative
  • Net debt-to-equity increased to 1.20x from 1.04x in previous quarter
  • Slight decline in interest income due to lower portfolio yield
  • Loans on non-accrual represented 1.4% of total fair value of debt portfolio

Blue Owl Capital 's Q2 2024 results demonstrate solid financial performance and strategic growth. The $0.48 net investment income (NII) per share exceeding the regular dividend by 30% indicates strong profitability. The NAV increase to $15.36 per share shows positive portfolio valuation.

The 11.2% annualized dividend yield is attractive for income-focused investors. However, the increased net debt-to-equity ratio of 1.20x from 1.04x suggests higher leverage, which could be a concern if economic conditions worsen.

The planned merger with OBDE is a significant move that could enhance scale and shareholder value, but integration risks should be monitored. Overall, OBDC's performance and strategic initiatives paint a positive picture for investors, balancing growth with prudent capital management.

OBDC's Q2 results reflect robust market positioning in the BDC sector. The $3.3 billion in new investment commitments across 49 companies demonstrates strong deal flow and market demand for private credit. This surge in originations, compared to $1.2 billion in Q1, indicates accelerating market activity.

The portfolio's 75.4% allocation to first lien senior secured debt and 96.5% floating rate exposure position OBDC well in the current rising rate environment. The 11.9% weighted average yield on accruing debt showcases attractive returns in the private credit market.

However, investors should note the slight increase in non-accrual loans to 1.4% of the debt portfolio's fair value, which warrants monitoring for potential credit quality trends in the broader market.

The announced merger between OBDC and OBDE is a significant legal and strategic move. Key points to consider:

  • The merger requires shareholder approvals and regulatory clearances, which could impact the timeline and certainty of completion.
  • The unanimous board approval from both companies' special committees suggests thorough due diligence and alignment of interests.
  • Investors should review the merger agreement for potential break-up fees or material adverse change clauses.

Additionally, the appointment of Logan Nicholson as President represents a notable change in corporate governance. Shareholders should assess the implications of this leadership transition on the company's strategy and operations going forward.

NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Owl Capital Corporation (NYSE: OBDC, or the "Company") today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

SECOND QUARTER 2024 HIGHLIGHTS

  • Second quarter net investment income ("NII") per share of $0.48, exceeded the regular dividend by approximately 30%
  • Based on OBDC's supplemental dividend framework, the Board of Directors (the "Board") declared a second quarter supplemental dividend of $0.06 per share
  • Total dividends for the second quarter were $0.43 per share, representing an 11.2% annualized dividend yield based on second quarter net asset value ("NAV") per share
  • NAV per share of $15.36, up $0.10 compared to June 30, 2023
  • As a result of elevated originations and net fundings in the second quarter, net debt-to-equity increased to 1.20x as of June 30, 2024, up from 1.04x as of March 31, 2024
  • Also announced today that OBDC entered into a definitive merger agreement with Blue Owl Capital Corporation III (NYSE: OBDE)

"OBDC delivered another quarter of strong earnings and generated a 12.6% return on equity, representing our sixth consecutive quarter of double-digit returns. We are pleased with our net investment fundings and portfolio performance and remain confident in our ability to deliver attractive returns for our shareholders," commented Craig W. Packer, Chief Executive Officer. "We are also excited to announce we have reached an agreement to merge OBDC with its affiliate BDC, OBDE. We believe this transaction will meaningfully grow our portfolio in a logical and low-risk way, and the increased scale of the combined company will be very beneficial to our shareholders."

OBDC to Merge with OBDE
OBDC and OBDE today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement, with OBDC as the surviving company, subject to certain shareholder approvals and other customary closing conditions. Following the recommendation of each of their special committees, the boards of directors of both OBDC and OBDE have unanimously approved the transaction. A separate press release and investor presentation can be found on the Company's website, www.BlueOwlCapitalCorporation.com.

Dividend Declarations
The Company's Board declared a third quarter 2024 regular dividend of $0.37 per share for stockholders of record as of September 30, 2024, payable on or before October 15, 2024.

The Board also declared a second quarter 2024 supplemental dividend of $0.06 per share for stockholders of record as of August 30, 2024, payable on or before September 13, 2024.

Previously Approved 2024 Stock Repurchase Program
On May 6, 2024, the Board approved the 2024 Repurchase Program (the "Repurchase Program") under which the Company may repurchase up to $150 million of the Company's common stock. For the period ended June 30, 2024, there were no repurchases under the 2024 Repurchase Program.

Appointment of Logan Nicholson as President 
On August 6, 2024, the Board appointed Logan Nicholson to serve as the Company's President. The role of President was previously held by Craig Packer, who will continue to serve as the Company's Chief Executive Officer and as a director. Mr. Nicholson joined the Company a year ago and brings two decades of experience in the leveraged finance industry.

PORTFOLIO AND INVESTING ACTIVITY

For the three months ended June 30, 2024, new investment commitments totaled $3.3 billion across 25 new portfolio companies and 24 existing portfolio companies. This compares to $1.2 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2024 across 18 new portfolio companies and 13 existing portfolio companies.

For the three months ended June 30, 2024, the principal amount of new investments funded was $2.3 billion. For this period, the Company had $1.1 billion aggregate principal amount in sales and repayments.

For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the principal amount of new investments funded was $0.9 billion. For this period, the Company had $1.2 billion aggregate principal amount in sales and repayments.

As of June 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, the Company had investments in 212 and 198 portfolio companies with an aggregate fair value of $13.3 billion and $12.4 billion, respectively. As of June 30, 2024, the average investment size in each portfolio company was $62.9 million based on fair value.

As of June 30, 2024, based on fair value, the portfolio consisted of 75.4% first lien senior secured debt investments, 6.3% second lien senior secured debt investments, 2.2% unsecured debt investments, 2.9% joint ventures, 2.9% preferred equity investments, and 10.3% common equity investments.

As of March 31, 2024, based on fair value, the portfolio consisted of 73.0% first lien senior secured debt investments, 7.7% second lien senior secured debt investments, 2.2% unsecured debt investments, 2.8% joint ventures, 3.6% preferred equity investments, and 10.7% common equity investments.

As of June 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, approximately 81.7% and 80.7% of the portfolio was invested in secured debt, respectively. As of June 30, 2024, 96.5% of the debt investments based on fair value in the portfolio were at floating rates.

As of June 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, the weighted average total yield of accruing debt and income-producing securities at fair value (which includes interest income and amortization of fees and discounts) was 11.9% and 12.1%, respectively, and the weighted average total yield of accruing debt and income-producing securities at amortized cost (which includes interest income and amortization of fees and discounts) was 12.0% and 12.3%, respectively.

As of June 30, 2024, loans on non-accrual represented 1.4% of the total fair value of the debt portfolio.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 

Investment Income
Investment income increased to $396.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 from $394.2 million for the same period in the prior year primarily due to higher dividend income and was partially offset by lower interest income and other income. Dividend income increased period-over-period primarily due to an increase in dividends earned from Blue Owl Capital Corporation Senior Loan Fund LLC, Wingspire Capital Holdings LLC and Fifth Season Investments LLC. Interest income decreased period-over-period primarily due to a decline in portfolio yield. Other income decreased period-over-period primarily due to lower incremental fee income, which are fees received and recognized to OBDC upon closing investments and normally paid at the time of closing. The Company expects that investment income will vary based on a variety of factors including the pace of our originations and repayments.

Expenses
Total expenses remained consistent at $205.2 million for the period ended June 30, 2024 compared to the same period in the prior year. There was a slight decline in interest expense driven by a decrease in average daily borrowings, offset by an increase in the average interest rate period-over-period. As a percentage of total assets, management fees, professional fees, directors' fees and other general and administrative expenses remained relatively consistent period-over-period.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of June 30, 2024, the Company had $380.0 million in cash and restricted cash, $7.5 billion in total principal value of debt outstanding, and $1.3 billion of undrawn capacity on the Company's credit facilities. The Company's weighted average interest rate on debt outstanding was 5.6% and 5.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, respectively. Ending net debt to equity was 1.20x and 1.04x as of June 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, respectively.

CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST INFORMATION

Conference Call Information:
The conference call will be broadcast live on August 8, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the Events section of OBDC's website at www.BlueOwlCapitalCorporation.com. Please visit the website to test your connection before the webcast.

Participants are also invited to access the conference call by dialing one of the following numbers:

  • Domestic: (877) 737-7048
  • International: +1 (201) 689-8523

All callers will need to reference "Blue Owl Capital Corporation" once connected with the operator. All callers are asked to dial in 10-15 minutes prior to the call so that name and company information can be collected.

Replay Information:
An archived replay will be available for 30 days via a webcast link located on the Events section of OBDC's website, and via the dial-in numbers listed below:

  • Domestic: (877) 660-6853
  • International: +1 (201) 612-7415
  • Conference ID: 13746907

ABOUT BLUE OWL CAPITAL CORPORATION

Blue Owl Capital Corporation (NYSE: OBDC) is a specialty finance company focused on lending to U.S. middle-market companies. As of June 30, 2024, OBDC had investments in 212 portfolio companies with an aggregate fair value of $13.3 billion. OBDC has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. OBDC is externally managed by Blue Owl Credit Advisors LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser that is an indirect affiliate of Blue Owl Capital Inc. ("Blue Owl") (NYSE: OWL) and is a part of Blue Owl's Credit platform.

Certain information contained herein may constitute "forward-looking statements" that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors and undue reliance should not be placed thereon. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about OBDC, its current and prospective portfolio investments, its industry, its beliefs and opinions, and its assumptions. Words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "will," "may," "continue," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "would," "could," "should," "targets," "projects," "outlook," "potential," "predicts" and variations of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond OBDC's control and difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements including, without limitation, the risks, uncertainties and other factors identified in OBDC's filings with the SEC. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date on which OBDC makes them. OBDC does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or any other information contained herein, except as required by applicable law.

INVESTOR CONTACTS

Investor Contact:
BDC Investor Relations
Michael Mosticchio
credit-ir@blueowl.com

Media Contact:
Prosek Partners
Josh Clarkson
pro-blueowl@prosek.com

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS



For the Three Months Ended

($ in thousands, except per share amounts)

June 30,
2024

March 31,
2024


June 30,
2023

Investments at Fair Value

$           13,341,982

$        12,414,384


$     12,892,943

Total Assets

$           13,866,620

$        13,329,632


$     13,393,278

Net Asset Value Per Share

$                    15.36

$                 15.47


$              15.26






Investment Income

$                396,760

$              399,577


$          394,223

Net Investment Income

$                189,134

$              182,765


$          186,676

Net Income

$                122,220

$              182,517


$          195,562






Net Investment Income Per Share

$                      0.48

$                    0.47


$                0.48

Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (and Losses) Per Share

$                     (0.17)

$                       —


$                0.02

Net Income Per Share

$                      0.31

$                    0.47


$                0.50

Distributions Declared from Net Investment Income Per Share

$                      0.37

$                    0.37


$                0.33

Supplemental Distributions Declared from Net Investment Income Per Share

$                      0.06

$                    0.05


$                0.07

Weighted Average Yield of Accruing Debt and Income Producing Securities at Fair Value

11.9 %

12.1 %


12.2 %

Weighted Average Yield of Accruing Debt and Income Producing Securities at Amortized Cost

12.0 %

12.3 %


12.2 %

Percentage of Debt Investment Commitments at Floating Rates

96.5 %

97.3 %


98.1 %

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)




June 30, 2024
(Unaudited)


December 31, 2023

Assets





Investments at fair value





Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments (amortized cost of $11,767,932 and $11,271,962, respectively)


$             11,705,361


$              11,264,956

Non-controlled, affiliated investments (amortized cost of $30,965 and $19,004, respectively)


32,357


19,988

Controlled, affiliated investments (amortized cost of $1,515,151 and $1,341,236, respectively)


1,604,264


1,428,404

Total investments at fair value (amortized cost of $13,314,048 and $12,632,202, respectively)


13,341,982


12,713,348

Cash (restricted cash of $104,104 and $87,067, respectively)


377,914


658,702

Foreign cash (cost of $2,077 and $946, respectively)


2,070


956

Interest receivable


109,300


112,260

Receivable from a controlled affiliate


30,354


22,978

Prepaid expenses and other assets


5,000


3,152

Total Assets


$             13,866,620


$              13,511,396

Liabilities





Debt (net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $84,433 and $81,492, respectively)


$               7,414,920


$                7,077,088

Distribution payable


144,380


136,407

Management fee payable


48,005


47,711

Incentive fee payable


40,119


42,217

Payables to affiliates


7,313


3,835

Payable for investments purchased


9,130


Accrued expenses and other liabilities


208,469


182,745

Total Liabilities


7,872,336


7,490,003

Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)





Net Assets





Common shares $0.01 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized; 390,217,304 and 389,732,868 shares issued and outstanding, respectively


3,902


3,897

Additional paid-in-capital


5,931,419


5,924,002

Accumulated undistributed (overdistributed) earnings


58,963


93,494

Total Net Assets


5,994,284


6,021,393

Total Liabilities and Net Assets


$             13,866,620


$              13,511,396

Net Asset Value Per Share


$                      15.36


$                       15.45

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)

(Unaudited)



For the Three Months
Ended June 30,


For the Six Months
Ended June 30,


2024


2023


2024


2023

Investment Income








Investment income from non-controlled, non-affiliated investments:








Interest income

$    287,360


$    297,992


$    581,810


$    586,670

Payment-in-kind ("PIK") interest income

44,272


44,803


85,507


87,858

Dividend income

16,313


17,607


37,649


35,440

Other income

5,988


7,243


11,301


10,207

Total investment income from non-controlled, non-affiliated investments

353,933


367,645


716,267


720,175

Investment income from non-controlled, affiliated investments:








Interest income

40



108


Payment-in-kind ("PIK") interest income

132



132


Dividend income

46


177


62


177

Total investment income from non-controlled, affiliated investments:

218


177


302


177

Investment income from controlled, affiliated investments:








Interest income

7,169


5,553


15,171


8,227

Payment-in-kind ("PIK") interest income

527



703


Dividend income

34,735


20,662


63,524


42,688

Other Income

178


186


370


578

Total investment income from controlled, affiliated investments

42,609


26,401


79,768


51,493

Total Investment Income

396,760


394,223


796,337


771,845

Expenses








Interest expense

109,125


110,017


228,254


213,972

Management fees

48,005


48,024


95,248


96,116

Performance based incentive fees

40,119


39,598


78,887


77,326

Professional fees

4,113


4,131


7,709


7,804

Directors' fees

320


257


640


515

Other general and administrative

3,534


3,140


6,050


5,811

Total Operating Expenses

205,216


205,167


416,788


401,544

Net Investment Income (Loss) Before Taxes

191,544


189,056


379,549


370,301

Income tax expense (benefit)

2,410


2,380


7,650


5,765

Net Investment Income (Loss) After Taxes

$    189,134


$    186,676


$    371,899


$    364,536

Net Realized and Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss)








Net change in unrealized gain (loss):








Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments

$     (64,868)


$         3,869


$     (65,819)


$      69,292

Non-controlled, affiliated investments

180


(4)


394


(5)

Controlled, affiliated investments

(7,393)


6,127


1,945


16,381

Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

12,184


1,360


10,238


2,570

Income tax (provision) benefit


(2,415)


(10)


(2,696)

Total Net Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss)

(59,897)


8,937


(53,252)


85,542

Net realized gain (loss):








Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments

153


118


(5,040)


(52,365)

Foreign currency transactions

(7,170)


(169)


(8,870)


(308)

Total Net Realized Gain (Loss)

(7,017)


(51)


(13,910)


(52,673)

Total Net Realized and Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss)

(66,914)


8,886


(67,162)


32,869

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$    122,220


$    195,562


$    304,737


$    397,405

Earnings Per Share - Basic and Diluted

$          0.31


$          0.50


$          0.78


$          1.02

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic and Diluted

390,103,640


389,930,979


389,918,254


390,487,912

 

PORTFOLIO AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY




For the Three Months Ended June 30,

($ in thousands)


2024


2023

New investment commitments





Gross originations


$       3,296,799


$          182,955

Less: Sell downs



Total new investment commitments


$       3,296,799


$          182,955

Principal amount of investments funded:





First-lien senior secured debt investments


$       2,098,353


$          110,178

Second-lien senior secured debt investments


10,000


Unsecured debt investments


132,135


Preferred equity investments


884


Common equity investments


26,433


16,535

Joint Ventures


37,625


42,875

Total principal amount of investments funded


$       2,305,430


$          169,588

Principal amount of investments sold or repaid:





First-lien senior secured debt investments


$         (872,157)


$         (528,569)

Second-lien senior secured debt investments


(125,596)


(35,850)

Unsecured debt investments


(118,699)


Preferred equity investments


(30,321)


(1,589)

Common equity investments



(195)

Joint Ventures



Total principal amount of investments sold or repaid


$      (1,146,773)


$        (566,203)

Number of new investment commitments in new portfolio companies(1)


25


5

Average new investment commitment amount


$            98,945


$           23,800

Weighted average term for new debt investment commitments (in years)


5.7


3.7

Percentage of new debt investment commitments at floating rates


96.8 %


100.0 %

Percentage of new debt investment commitments at fixed rates


3.2 %


— %

Weighted average interest rate of new debt investment commitments(2)


10.9 %


11.9 %

Weighted average spread over applicable base rate of new floating rate debt investment commitments


5.4 %


6.6 %


________________

(1)

Number of new investment commitments represents commitments to a particular portfolio company.

(2)

For the three months ended June 30, 2024, assumes each floating rate commitment is subject to the greater of the interest rate floor (if applicable) or 3-month SOFR, which was 5.32% as of June 30, 2024. For the three months ended June 30, 2023, assumes each floating rate commitment is subject to the greater of the interest rate floor (if applicable) or 3-month SOFR, which was 5.27% as of June 30, 2023.

Forward-Looking Statements 

Some of the statements in this press release constitute forward-looking statements because they relate to future events, future performance or financial condition of OBDC or OBDE or the two-step merger (collectively, the "Mergers") of OBDE with and into OBDC. The forward-looking statements may include statements as to: future operating results of OBDC and OBDE and distribution projections; business prospects of OBDC and OBDE and the prospects of their portfolio companies; and the impact of the investments that OBDC and OBDE expect to make. In addition, words such as "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "seek," "plan," "should," "estimate," "project" and "intend" indicate forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements include these words. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release involve risks and uncertainties. Certain factors could cause actual results and conditions to differ materially from those projected, including the uncertainties associated with (i) the timing or likelihood of the Mergers closing; (ii) the expected synergies and savings associated with the Mergers; (iii) the ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the Mergers, including the expected accretion to net investment income and the elimination or reduction of certain expenses and costs due to the Mergers; (iv) the percentage of OBDC and OBDE shareholders voting in favor of the proposals submitted for their approval; (v) the possibility that competing offers or acquisition proposals will be made; (vi) the possibility that any or all of the various conditions to the consummation of the Mergers may not be satisfied or waived; (vii) risks related to diverting management's attention from ongoing business operations; (viii) the risk that shareholder litigation in connection with the Mergers may result in significant costs of defense and liability; (ix) changes in the economy, financial markets and political environment; (x) the impact of geo-political conditions, including revolution, insurgency, terrorism or war, including those arising out of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine and the escalated conflict in the Middle-East, including the Israel-Hamas conflict, and general uncertainty surrounding the financial and political stability of the United States (including uncertainties related to the 2024 U.S. presidential election), the United Kingdom, the European Union and China, on financial market volatility, global economic markets, and various markets for commodities globally such as oil and natural gas; (xi) future changes in law or regulations; (xii) conditions to OBDC's and OBDE's operating areas, particularly with respect to business development companies or regulated investment companies; (xiii) an economic downturn, elevated interest and inflation rates, ongoing supply chain and labor market disruptions, including those as a result of strikes, work stoppages or accidents, instability in the U.S. and international banking systems, and the risk of recession or a shutdown of government services could impact business prospects of OBDC and OBDE and their portfolio companies or following the closing of the Mergers, the combined company; (xiv) the ability of Blue Owl Credit Advisors LLC to locate suitable investments for the combined company and to monitor and administer its investments; (xv) the ability of Blue Owl Credit Advisors LLC to attract and retain highly talented professionals; and (xvi) other considerations that may be disclosed from time to time in OBDC's and OBDE's publicly disseminated documents and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). OBDC and OBDE have based the forward-looking statements included in this press release on information available to them on the date hereof, and they assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Although OBDC and OBDE undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, you are advised to consult any additional disclosures that they may make directly to you or through reports that OBDC and OBDE in the future may file with the SEC, including the Joint Proxy Statement and the Registration Statement (each as defined below), annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K.

Additional Information and Where to Find It 

In connection with the Merger, OBDC and OBDE plan to file with the SEC and mail to their respective shareholders a joint proxy statement/prospectus (the "Joint Proxy Statement") and OBDC plan to file with the SEC a registration statement on Form N-14 (the "Registration Statement") that will include the Joint Proxy Statement and a prospectus of OBDC. The Joint Proxy Statement and the Registration Statement will contain important information about OBDC, OBDE, the Merger and related matters. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. SHAREHOLDERS OF OBDC AND OBDE ARE URGED TO READ THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT AND THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT ARE FILED OR WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THESE DOCUMENTS CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT OBDC, OBDE, THE MERGER AND RELATED MATTERS. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain the documentation filed with the SEC free of charge at the SEC's website, http://www.sec.gov and for documents filed by OBDC, from OBDC's website at https://www.blueowlcapitalcorporation.com and for documents filed by OBDE, from OBDE's website at https://www.blueowlcapitalcorporationiii.com.

Participation in the Solicitation 

OBDC, its directors, certain of its executive officers and certain employees and officers of Blue Owl Credit Advisors LLC and its affiliates may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the Merger. Information about directors and executive officers of OBDC is set forth in its proxy statement for its 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on March 28, 2024. OBDE, its directors, certain of its executive officers and certain employees and officers of Blue Owl Diversified Credit Advisors LLC and its affiliates may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the Merger.  Information about directors and executive officers of OBDE is set forth in its proxy statement for its 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on March 28, 2024. Information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be considered participants in the solicitation of the OBDC and OBDE shareholders in connection with the Merger will be contained in the Joint Proxy Statement when such document becomes available. These documents may be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above.

 

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FAQ

What was Blue Owl Capital 's (OBDC) net investment income per share in Q2 2024?

Blue Owl Capital (OBDC) reported net investment income of $0.48 per share for Q2 2024, exceeding the regular dividend by approximately 30%.

How much total dividend did OBDC declare for Q2 2024?

OBDC declared a total dividend of $0.43 per share for Q2 2024, consisting of a regular dividend of $0.37 and a supplemental dividend of $0.06 per share.

What was OBDC's net asset value (NAV) per share as of June 30, 2024?

OBDC's net asset value (NAV) per share was $15.36 as of June 30, 2024, an increase of $0.10 compared to June 30, 2023.

What merger did OBDC announce in its Q2 2024 report?

OBDC announced a definitive merger agreement with Blue Owl Capital III (NYSE: OBDE), with OBDC as the surviving company, subject to shareholder approvals and closing conditions.

How much new investment commitments did OBDC make in Q2 2024?

OBDC made new investment commitments totaling $3.3 billion across 25 new portfolio companies and 24 existing portfolio companies in Q2 2024.

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