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Pennant Investment Corp (PNNT) is a closed-end, non-diversified investment company with a primary objective of generating current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. Founded in 2007 and managed by PennantPark Investment Advisers, the company focuses on investing in middle-market companies in the United States. PennantPark's experienced team, led by founder Arthur Penn, has a long history of delivering flexible capital solutions.

Headquartered in New York City, with offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, Houston, and London, the firm currently manages approximately $2.1 billion in assets. These assets are distributed across publicly-listed business development companies like PennantPark Investment Corporation (PNNT) and PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. (PFLT), as well as private vehicles for institutional partners such as PennantPark Credit Opportunities Fund II, LP (PCOF II).

The company’s investment strategies encompass a diversified portfolio that includes senior secured debt, mezzanine debt, and equity investments. As of September 30, 2022, the portfolio totaled $1,226.3 million, consisting of $631.0 million in first lien secured debt, $129.9 million in second lien secured debt, $141.3 million in subordinated debt, and $324.1 million in preferred and common equity. The interest-bearing debt portfolio is highly focused on variable-rate investments, accounting for 96% of it.

Recent achievements for PennantPark include substantial investment activities in new and existing portfolio companies. For the year ended September 30, 2022, the company invested $933.8 million in 40 new and 122 existing portfolio companies, achieving a weighted average yield on debt investments of 8.4%. The firm has managed to maintain a diversified portfolio with 123 companies, ensuring minimal exposure to risk with only one portfolio company on non-accrual status as of the same date.

Financial performance has shown a positive trend with net investment income reaching $65.5 million for the year ended September 30, 2023, up from $43.9 million the previous year. This increase is primarily attributed to higher investment income.

In terms of recent developments, PennantPark marked continued growth in its Middle Market CLO Platform, now managing seven CLOs. Additionally, the firm announced its financial results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2023, highlighting $86.2 million invested in six new and 29 existing portfolio companies.

PennantPark Investment Corp is dedicated to offering attractive risk-reward opportunities to investors while preserving capital. With a robust management team and a well-structured investment strategy, the company continues to be a significant player in the middle-market investment landscape.