Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc. Announces Launch of Initial Public Offering

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Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc. (NYSE: PDCC) has launched its initial public offering, aiming to raise $44 million by issuing 2.2 million shares at $20 per share. The closed-end, 40 Act fund will trade on the NYSE and invest in equity tranches of collateralized loan obligations (CLOs). Pearl Diver Capital LLP will serve as the investment adviser, covering all sales load, organizational, and offering expenses. The IPO is expected to close on July 19, 2024, with trading beginning on July 18, 2024. This offering provides RIAs, family offices, and high-net-worth investors access to sophisticated alternative credit strategies previously to institutional investors.

Positive

• Raising $44 million through IPO, expanding investor base
• Investment adviser covering all sales load and offering expenses
• Providing access to sophisticated alternative credit strategies for a broader investor base
• Potential for additional capital through 330,000 over-allotment shares

Negative

• Potential shareholder dilution due to new share issuance
• Market risks associated with CLO investments
• Dependence on performance of Pearl Diver Capital as investment adviser

Insights

Financial Analyst

Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc.'s initial public offering (IPO) aims to raise $44 million by issuing 2.2 million shares at $20 per share. This marks a significant step in expanding their investment base from institutional investors to registered investment advisers (RIAs) and family offices. Given the timing, it’s noteworthy that the company sees this as an opportune moment for alternative credit strategies.

The company's strategy to invest in equity tranches of collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) seeks to provide a higher yield, albeit with increased risk. CLOs have historically offered attractive returns but are complex and can be opaque. Retail investors should be aware that the investments in CLOs can be subject to market volatility and credit risk, particularly in economic downturns.

Another point to consider is the financial backing by Pearl Diver Capital LLP, covering all organizational and offering expenses. This reduces the immediate financial burden on PDCC and demonstrates confidence from the investment advisor. The net asset value (NAV) of $129.3 million post-IPO suggests a strong foundation, but potential investors must scrutinize the expense ratios and management fees detailed in the prospectus.

Overall, while the potential for high yields exists, the complexity and inherent risks in CLO investments should be clearly understood by retail investors.

Market Research Analyst

From a market perspective, the listing of PDCC on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker 'PDCC' offers a new avenue for investors seeking alternative credit strategies. Historically, such investments were limited to institutional investors like pensions and endowments. This democratization of access could attract high-net-worth individuals and family offices looking for diversification outside traditional asset classes.

PDCC’s target to raise $44 million amidst economic uncertainties reflects confidence in the robustness of their credit strategies. A particular strength highlighted is their extensive research and analytics backing, which can be a differentiator in the competitive CLO market.

However, it's important for retail investors to assess market conditions and interest rate environments, as these can significantly impact the performance of CLOs. The alternative credit market can deliver strong returns, but it also carries higher risks, especially during periods of economic stress.

Investors should keep an eye on subscription levels during the IPO as a gauge of market sentiment and the initial performance post-listing for indications of investor confidence.

Pearl Diver Capital LLP will serve as the investment adviser

NEW YORK and LONDON, July 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc. (NYSE: PDCC) (the "Company") today announced the launch of its initial public offering. A closed-end, 40 Act fund, it will trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker "PDCC" and use the proceeds from the capital raised to build diversified portfolios of senior secured U.S. corporate loans through investments in equity tranches of collateralized loan obligations (CLOs). PDCC is seeking to raise $44 million through the issuance of 2.2 million shares at $20 per share.

The Company has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 330,000 shares of common stock to cover over-allotments, if any. Pearl Diver Capital LLP ("Pearl Diver Capital"), the Company's investment adviser, or its affiliates will pay the full amount of the sales load in connection with this initial public offering and all of the Company's organizational and offering expenses.

Following the IPO, and assuming the underwriters do not exercise the option to purchase additional shares, the Company's net asset value would be $129.3 million. The Company will provide registered investment advisers (RIAs), family offices and other firms serving high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth investors with an opportunity to gain access to sophisticated, alternative credit strategies that have historically only been accessible by pensions, endowments and other institutional investors.

Pearl Diver Capital is a global, independent alternative credit specialist based in New York and London and will act as the external investment adviser to the Company.

"We believe that this is an ideal time for a broader universe of investors to devote capital to the alternative credit market, which for decades has provided a string of attractive benefits to large institutional players," said Indranil (Neil) Basu, Pearl Diver Capital's CEO and Managing Partner. "Listing PDCC on the New York Stock Exchange represents the natural evolution of our business, coming after years of methodically investing heavily in building out our research, data and analytics teams and establishing ourselves as a leader in the private CLO market."    

Kingswood Capital Partners, LLC is acting as the sole bookrunner for the offering.

Shares of the Company's common stock are expected to begin trading on July 18, 2024, on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "PDCC." The offering is expected to close on July 19, 2024, subject to customary closing conditions.

Investors should consider the Company's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. The preliminary prospectus, 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 information in the preliminary prospectus and this press release is not complete and may be changed. The preliminary 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 preliminary prospectus (and the final prospectus, when available) may be obtained by writing to Kingswood Capital Partners, LLC, 126 East 56^th Street, Suite 22S, New York, NY 10022, or by calling 212-487-1080. may also be obtained by visiting EDGAR on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

About Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc.
Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc. (NYSE: PDCC) is a newly organized, 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 will be externally managed by Pearl Diver Capital LLP. The Company's public filings are available free of charge by writing to the Company at 747 3rd Avenue, Level 36, New York, NY, Attention: Investor Relations.

About Pearl Diver Capital LLP
Founded in 2008, Pearl Diver Capital specializes in collateralized loan obligation (CLO) investing. Its data scientists and credit analysts use proprietary technology and advanced analytics to identify attractive opportunities in the CLO market. Pearl Diver's highly experienced team includes individuals from a wide range of scientific and mathematical backgrounds. The senior investment team includes Indranil (Neil) Basu, Chandrajit Chakraborty, Michael Brown, Matthew Layton, Kerrill Gaffney and Patrick Chan.

As of June 30, 2024, Pearl Diver Capital has $2.6 billion in assets under management across multiple private funds backed by institutional investors ranging from public pension plans, university endowments, foundations, large family offices, corporate/ERISA pension plans and asset managers across the US, Europe and Latin America.  Because it is strictly an investor in the CLO space, not an issuer, it has developed close relationships with over 80 CLO managers – and their analysts – across the CLO spectrum, enabling the firm to have rare access to critical credit information on underlying companies in CLO portfolios while avoiding conflicts of interest that might arise in performing roles that span both CLO investing and CLO management. For more information, visit www.pearldivercapital.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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FAQ

What is the IPO price for Pearl Diver Credit Company (PDCC) shares?

Pearl Diver Credit Company (PDCC) is offering shares at $20 per share in its initial public offering.

How much capital is PDCC aiming to raise through its IPO?

PDCC is seeking to raise $44 million through the issuance of 2.2 million shares in its initial public offering.

When will PDCC shares begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange?

Shares of PDCC are expected to begin trading on July 18, 2024, on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol 'PDCC'.

What is the investment focus of Pearl Diver Credit Company (PDCC)?

PDCC will use the proceeds to build diversified portfolios of senior secured U.S. corporate loans through investments in equity tranches of collateralized loan obligations (CLOs).

Who is the investment adviser for Pearl Diver Credit Company (PDCC)?

Pearl Diver Capital LLP will serve as the investment adviser for Pearl Diver Credit Company (PDCC).