Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc. Announces Full Exercise of Overallotment Option on Offering of Series A Preferred Stock

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Pearl Diver Credit Company (NYSE: PDCC) announced that underwriters have fully exercised their overallotment option to purchase an additional 180,000 Preferred Shares at $25.00 per share for its 8.00% Series A Preferred Stock Due 2029 offering. This brings the total offering to 1,380,000 shares.

The Preferred Shares began trading on the NYSE under the symbol PDPA on December 20, 2024. The company plans to use the proceeds to acquire investments aligned with their objectives and for working capital. The offering was managed by Lucid Capital Markets, B. Riley Securities, and Kingswood Capital Partners as joint book-runners, with InspereX and Janney Montgomery Scott as lead managers.

Positive

• Successfully raised additional capital through full exercise of overallotment option
• 8.00% yield offering attractive returns to investors
• Secured listing on NYSE for Preferred Shares (PDPA)

Negative

• Potential dilution of existing shareholders
• Additional debt obligation through 8.00% preferred dividend payments

Insights

Financial Markets Analyst

This preferred stock offering represents a $34.5 million capital raise for Pearl Diver Credit Company, with the overallotment exercise adding $4.5 million to the initial offering. The 8.00% yield is notably attractive in the current market environment, particularly for a 2029 maturity. The full exercise of the overallotment option signals strong institutional demand for this security.

The offering's success strengthens PDCC's capital structure and provides additional funding for their credit investment strategy. The NYSE listing under PDPA enhances liquidity for investors. The participation of multiple established underwriters, including Lucid Capital Markets and B. Riley Securities, adds credibility to the offering.

For context, this capital raise represents approximately 25% of PDCC's current market capitalization, making it a substantial financing event that should meaningfully expand their investment capacity. The preferred structure allows the company to raise capital without immediate dilution to common shareholders while providing a fixed income security with potential appeal to yield-focused investors.

Investment Strategist

The successful completion of this preferred offering carries strategic implications beyond the immediate capital raise.

The timing aligns with market conditions where investors are seeking yield alternatives and the 8.00% rate positions PDCC competitively in the preferred market space. The full exercise of the overallotment suggests institutional confidence in PDCC's business model and credit strategy.

The structure as Series A Preferred Stock provides PDCC with financial flexibility while offering investors a higher position in the capital stack compared to common equity. The 2029 maturity provides a reasonable investment horizon for both the company and investors. The broad underwriting syndicate, including both major and boutique firms, indicates strong distribution capabilities and diverse investor reach.

NEW YORK and LONDON, Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc. (NYSE: PDCC) (the "Company") today announced that the underwriters of its previously announced public offering (the "Offering") of the Company's 8.00% Series A Preferred Stock Due 2029 (the "Preferred Shares") have fully exercised their option to purchase an additional 180,000 Preferred Shares at a public offering price of $25.00 per share. After giving effect to the full exercise of the overallotment option, the total number of Preferred Shares sold by the Company in the Offering increased to 1,380,000.

The Company intends to use the proceeds from the Offering to acquire investments in accordance with the investment objectives and strategies described in the prospectus relating to the Offering and for general working capital purposes. The Preferred Shares began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "PDPA" on December 20, 2024.

Lucid Capital Markets, LLC ("Lucid"), B. Riley Securities, Inc. and Kingswood Capital Partners, LLC acted as joint book-running managers and InspereX LLC and Janney Montgomery Scott LLC acted as lead managers for the Offering.

Investors should consider the Company's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. The prospectus, dated December 13, 2024, which has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), contains this and other information about the Company and should be read carefully before investing. The prospectus and this press release are not offers to sell these securities and are not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where such offer or sale is not permitted.

A registration statement relating to these securities is on file with and has been declared effective by the SEC. Copies of the prospectus may be obtained by writing to Lucid Capital Markets, LLC, 570 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10022, by calling Lucid toll-free at 646-362-0256 or by sending an e-mail to Lucid at prospectus@lucid.com. Copies may also be obtained on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

About Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc.

Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc. (NYSE: PDCC) is an externally managed, non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to maximize its portfolio's total return, with a secondary objective of generating high current income. The Company seeks to achieve these objectives by investing primarily in equity and junior debt tranches of CLOs collateralized by portfolios of sub-investment grade, senior secured floating-rate debt issued by a large number of distinct US companies across several industry sectors. The Company is externally managed by Pearl Diver Capital LLP. For more information, visit www.pearldivercreditcompany.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described in the prospectus and the Company's other filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release.

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Investor Contact:
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FAQ

How many additional shares were sold in PDCC's overallotment option exercise?

The underwriters exercised their option to purchase an additional 180,000 Preferred Shares, bringing the total offering to 1,380,000 shares.

What is the offering price of PDCC's Series A Preferred Stock?

The Series A Preferred Stock was offered at a public offering price of $25.00 per share.

When did PDCC's Preferred Shares begin trading on NYSE?

The Preferred Shares began trading on the NYSE under the symbol 'PDPA' on December 20, 2024.

What is the dividend rate for PDCC's Series A Preferred Stock?

The Series A Preferred Stock offers an 8.00% dividend rate and is due in 2029.

How will PDCC use the proceeds from the Preferred Stock offering?

PDCC intends to use the proceeds to acquire investments in accordance with their investment objectives and strategies, and for general working capital purposes.