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PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. (NYSE: PFLT) is a closed-end, externally managed, non-diversified investment company that specializes in generating current income and capital appreciation. The company's core focus is investing in Floating Rate Loans and other investments made to U.S. middle-market companies. These loans offer an appealing risk-reward ratio for investors due to the limited capital available for such companies and the potential for rising interest rates.
Founded in 2007 and led by Arthur Penn, PennantPark Investment Advisers manages approximately $2.1 billion across its publicly-listed business development companies and private vehicles for institutional limited partners. The senior team at PennantPark has deep individual experience and a long-standing history of collaboration. As of June 30, 2023, PFLT’s portfolio totaled $1,105.3 million, consisting of $950.2 million in first lien secured debt, $0.1 million in second lien secured debt, and $154.9 million in preferred and common equity. The debt portfolio is 100% variable-rate, which provides a hedge against interest rate fluctuations.
PFLT generates revenue primarily through interest income on debt securities and dividends. For the three months ended June 30, 2023, PFLT reported an investment income of $37.7 million and a net investment income of $18.5 million. Recent developments include the issuance of 5,805,484 shares of common stock through the ATM Program, raising $64.1 million in net proceeds.
The company's portfolio includes investments in 130 companies with an average investment size of $8.5 million and a weighted average yield on debt investments of 12.4%. PFLT has also managed to maintain a low percentage of non-accrual portfolio companies, representing just 1% on a cost basis and zero percent on a fair value basis as of June 30, 2023.
Recent news highlights include financial results for the third quarter ended June 30, 2023, and announcements about new investments and portfolio adjustments. The company's commitment to providing flexible capital solutions to U.S. middle-market companies underscores its significance in the investment landscape.
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital (PFLT) has completed a $474.6 million term debt securitization through a collateralized loan obligation (CLO) with a four-year reinvestment period and twelve-year final maturity. The transaction features a weighted average spread of 159 basis points on $361 million of financing, representing a 66-basis point reduction from the previous bank facility.
This marks PFLT's lowest spread debt financing in its 14-year history. The company has expanded its investor base to over 75 unique investors across its securitization platform. The reinvestment period ends in April 2029, with debt maturity scheduled for April 2037. The term debt securitization is expected to be approximately 100% funded at close, with PFLT retaining the Class D Notes and Subordinated Notes.
PennantPark Investment Advisers currently manages approximately $3.7 billion in CLO assets. GreensLedge Capital Markets served as lead placement agent for the transaction.
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital (PFLT) reported financial results for Q1 2024, showing solid performance in both NAV and net investment income. The investment portfolio totaled $2,193.9 million, with net assets of $962.7 million. GAAP net asset value per share increased 0.3% to $11.34.
Key highlights include net investment income of $30.0 million ($0.37 per share), core net investment income of $0.33 per share, and distributions declared of $0.31 per share. The portfolio consisted of 159 companies with a weighted average yield on debt investments of 10.6%. The company invested $606.9 million in new and existing portfolio companies during the quarter.
PFLT and its joint venture partner agreed to invest an additional $100 million in PSSL, expanding total investment capacity to $1.5 billion. The company also priced a new $361 million securitization financing with a weighted average spread of 1.59%, expected to close by early March 2025.
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital (NYSE: PFLT) has announced its monthly distribution of $0.1025 per share for February 2025, payable on March 3, 2025, to stockholders of record as of February 18, 2025. The distribution will be sourced from taxable net investment income.
As a regulated investment company (RIC), PFLT generates qualified interest income and short-term capital gains that may be exempt from U.S. withholding tax for non-U.S. stockholders when properly documented. The company primarily invests in U.S. middle-market private companies through floating rate senior secured loans, including first lien secured debt, second lien secured debt, and subordinated debt.
PFLT is managed by PennantPark Investment Advisers, , a middle market credit platform managing $9.0 billion of investable capital. The management firm offers comprehensive financing solutions to private equity firms and middle-market borrowers, operating from offices in Miami, New York, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, and Amsterdam.
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital (NYSE: PFLT) has announced it will release its first fiscal quarter 2025 financial results on February 10, 2025, after market close. The company will host a conference call on February 11, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results.
PFLT operates as a business development company focusing on U.S. middle-market private companies, primarily investing in floating rate senior secured loans, including first lien secured debt, second lien secured debt, and subordinated debt. The company is managed by PennantPark Investment Advisers, , a middle market credit platform managing $8.9 billion of investable capital.
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital (NYSE: PFLT) has announced its monthly distribution of $0.1025 per share for January 2025. The distribution will be payable on February 3, 2025, to stockholders of record as of January 15, 2025.
The distribution is expected to be sourced from taxable net investment income. As a regulated investment company (RIC), PFLT generates qualified interest income and short-term capital gains that may be exempt from U.S. withholding tax for non-U.S. stockholders with proper documentation.
PFLT operates as a business development company focusing on U.S. middle-market private companies, primarily investing in floating rate senior secured loans, including first lien secured debt, second lien secured debt, and subordinated debt. The company is managed by PennantPark Investment Advisers, , a middle market credit platform managing $8.9 billion of investable capital.
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital (PFLT) has expanded its credit facility, led by Truist Bank, from $636 million to $736 million. The pricing remains at SOFR plus 225 basis points. The facility is secured by assets held by PennantPark Floating Rate Funding I, , a wholly-owned subsidiary.
The company expects this increased facility to enhance its ability to serve middle-market sponsors and borrowers with comprehensive senior secured solutions. PFLT focuses on the core middle market, where it believes it can achieve attractive risk-adjusted returns with higher yields, lower leverage, and stronger covenants compared to the upper middle market.
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital (PFLT) announced an expansion of its investment in PennantPark Senior Secured Loan Fund I (PSSL). The joint venture partners agreed to invest an additional $100 million of capital in PSSL. Combined with increased leverage capacity, this investment will expand the JV's total investment capacity to $1.5 billion, representing a nearly $500 million increase.
The strategic partnership, established over seven years ago, focuses on core middle market senior secured loans and has generated strong returns. PFLT is managed by PennantPark Investment Advisers, , a middle market credit platform managing approximately $8.7 billion of investible capital.
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital (NYSE: PFLT) has announced its monthly distribution of $0.1025 per share for December 2024, payable on January 2, 2025, to stockholders of record as of December 16, 2024. The distribution will be sourced from taxable net investment income.
The company operates as a regulated investment company (RIC) that generates qualified interest income and short-term capital gains. These may be exempt from U.S. withholding tax when distributed to non-U.S. stockholders with proper documentation. PFLT primarily invests in U.S. middle-market private companies through floating rate senior secured loans and is managed by PennantPark Investment Advisers, , which manages $8.7 billion of investable capital.
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital (NYSE: PFLT) reported financial results for Q4 and fiscal year 2024. The investment portfolio totaled $1,983.5 million, with net assets of $877.3 million. Net investment income for Q4 was $18.0 million ($0.24 per share) and $77.7 million ($1.18 per share) for the full year. The portfolio consisted of 88% first lien secured debt with a weighted average yield of 11.5%. The company declared distributions of $0.31 per share for Q4 and $1.23 for the year. Two portfolio companies were on non-accrual, representing 0.4% of the portfolio on a cost basis.
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital (NYSE: PFLT) has announced its monthly distribution of $0.1025 per share for November 2024, payable on December 2, 2024, to stockholders of record as of November 15, 2024. The distribution will be funded from taxable net investment income. As a regulated investment company (RIC), PFLT generates qualified interest income and short-term capital gains that may be exempt from U.S. withholding tax for non-U.S. stockholders with proper documentation. The company primarily invests in U.S. middle-market private companies through floating rate senior secured loans and is managed by PennantPark Investment Advisers, which oversees $8.3 billion in investable capital.
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