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Saratoga Investment Corp. (NYSE: SAR) is a renowned publicly traded business development company (BDC) that focuses on providing tailored financing solutions to U.S. middle-market companies. The firm's senior investment professionals boast over 80 years of combined experience, having invested more than $4 billion in various middle-market businesses. Saratoga operates with a diversified funding strategy that includes an SBIC-licensed subsidiary and a $400 million collateralized loan obligation (CLO) fund.
Saratoga's financing solutions encompass a wide range of instruments, including subordinated debt, first and second lien loans, one-stop and unitranche structures, and equity co-investments. This diversity in funding sources, coupled with a permanent capital base, allows Saratoga to meet the unique financing needs of business owners, equity sponsors, fundless sponsors, and family-owned businesses. The company collaborates closely with management teams to create capital structures that support their strategic business goals.
Saratoga's primary focus is on senior and unitranche leveraged loans and mezzanine debt. They also engage in equity investments to facilitate change of ownership transactions, strategic acquisitions, and recapitalizations, aiming to drive growth initiatives in partnership with business owners, management teams, and financial sponsors. The company's objective is to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns by creating both current income and long-term capital appreciation from its debt and equity investments.
Recent achievements include the efficient management of their diverse funding sources and strategic partnerships, which have significantly bolstered their financial condition. The company's broad range of financing solutions and extensive experience make them a preferred partner for middle-market businesses looking to pursue their business plans with confidence.
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Saratoga Investment Corp. continues to provide supplemental information regarding adjusted net investment income, yield, and per-share metrics to ensure transparency and informed decision-making for their investors.
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Henri Steenkamp, Saratoga Investment Corp.
Phone: 212-906-7800
Saratoga Investment Corp. (NYSE:SAR) has announced it will release its fiscal Q3 2025 financial results for the quarter ended November 30, 2024, on January 8, 2025, after market close. A conference call to discuss the results will be held on January 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET.
The company operates as a business development company providing financing solutions to U.S. middle-market businesses. SAR manages a $600 million CLO fund and co-manages a joint venture fund with a $400 million JV CLO. The company owns 52% of Class F and 100% of subordinated notes of the CLO, along with 87.5% of both unsecured loans and membership interests of the JV and 87.5% of the JV CLO's Class E notes.
Saratoga Investment (NYSE:SAR) has declared a base quarterly dividend of $0.74 per share for Q3 FY2025 ending November 30, 2024, plus a special dividend of $0.35 per share, totaling $1.09 per share. Both dividends are payable December 19, 2024, to stockholders of record by December 4, 2024. The base dividend equals the company's highest historical rate, offering a 12.7% annualized yield based on the $23.31 stock price on November 5, 2024. The special dividend fulfills fiscal 2024 spillover requirements, with new spillover accumulation starting March 1, 2024.
Saratoga Investment Corp. (NYSE: SAR) announced its fiscal second quarter 2025 financial results ending August 31, 2024. Key highlights include:
Net Asset Value (NAV) increased to $372.1 million from $367.9 million in the prior quarter, with NAV per share rising to $27.07 from $26.85.
Net Investment Income (NII) per share increased to $1.33 from $1.05, driven by the reversal of interest reserves on the Knowland investment. Total investment income grew to $43.0 million, a 21.1% year-over-year increase.
Repayments totaled $60.1 million, significantly outpacing $2.6 million in originations. The company's cash position improved to $162.0 million, enhancing liquidity.
Dividends remained steady at $0.74 per share, supporting a 12.7% yield based on the October 7, 2024, stock price.
Return on Equity (ROE) increased to 14.4% annualized for the quarter, up from 7.2% in the previous quarter.
CEO Christian Oberbeck emphasized the company's strong performance, noting successful resolutions of key investments and a robust portfolio despite a volatile environment.
Saratoga Investment Corp. (NYSE: SAR) has announced the postponement of its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders from September 26, 2024, to October 23, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The delay is due to an anticipated lack of quorum. The majority of votes received so far support the proposal to elect Christian L. Oberbeck as director until the 2027 Annual Meeting.
The record date remains July 29, 2024. Stockholders who have already voted do not need to take further action unless they wish to change their vote. The company urges all stockholders who haven't voted to do so by October 23, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. SAR emphasizes the importance of each vote, regardless of the number of shares owned, to help reduce costs associated with the Annual Meeting.
Saratoga Investment Corp. (NYSE:SAR), a business development company, has announced it will report its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2024, on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, after market close. A conference call to discuss the results is scheduled for Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
The company will provide access to a live webcast of the call and the Q2 2025 presentation through its investor relations website. Interested parties can also join the call by phone through a registration link. Saratoga Investment's Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter will be filed with the SEC on October 8, 2024.
Saratoga Investment Corp. specializes in providing customized financing solutions to U.S. middle-market businesses, primarily through senior and unitranche leveraged loans, mezzanine debt, and equity investments. The company aims to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns through current income and long-term capital appreciation.
Saratoga Investment Corp. (NYSE:SAR) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.74 per share for the fiscal second quarter ending August 31, 2024. This represents a 4.2% increase compared to the same quarter last year. The dividend is payable on September 26, 2024, to stockholders of record as of September 11, 2024. CEO Christian L. Oberbeck highlighted the company's diversified asset portfolio and strong dividend yield of 13.0% based on the recent stock price of $22.75. The dividend increase reflects a 37% growth over the past two years. Saratoga Investment, a business development company, focuses on providing financing solutions to U.S. middle-market businesses and has diverse funding sources, including SBIC-licensed subsidiaries and CLO funds.
Saratoga Investment Corp. (NYSE: SAR) has announced the distribution of proxy materials for its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, scheduled for September 26, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The meeting will be held at Ropes and Gray's offices in New York. Stockholders of record as of July 29, 2024 are eligible to vote. The company urges stockholders to vote promptly to reduce solicitation costs. Saratoga's Annual Report on Form 10-K and definitive proxy statement are available on the company's Investor Relations website. The proxy statement was filed with the SEC on August 1, 2024.
Saratoga Investment Corp. (NYSE:SAR) announced its fiscal first-quarter 2025 results, highlighting a net investment income (NII) per share of $1.05, down from $1.35 last year but up from $0.94 in the previous quarter. The adjusted NII per share remained at $1.05. The company's annualized dividend of $0.74 per share implies a 13.1% yield, supported by its current earnings yielding 18.6%. The overall portfolio experienced a 19% increase in recurring net interest margin due to a 9% rise in average assets under management (AUM). However, the net asset value (NAV) per share decreased to $26.85 from $28.48 last year. Investment income grew by 11.7% year-over-year to $38.7 million. Despite these gains, portfolio adjustments led to a net reduction in portfolio value by $7.3 million this quarter. The company's liquidity remains strong with $93.3 million in cash and cash equivalents.
Saratoga Investment Corp. (NYSE:SAR) will announce its fiscal first-quarter financial results for the period ending May 31, 2024, on July 9, 2024, after the market closes. The company will hold a conference call to discuss these results the following day, July 10, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The call will feature insights from the company's top executives, including CEO Christian L. Oberbeck, CIO Michael J. Grisius, and CFO Henri J. Steenkamp. Interested parties can access the live webcast or phone call through the company's investor relations website. Saratoga Investment focuses on financing solutions for middle-market businesses and has various funding sources, including a $650 million CLO fund and a $400 million JV CLO fund. The company's Form 10-Q will be filed with the SEC on the same day as the earnings release.
Saratoga Investment Corp. (NYSE:SAR) has announced its 17th consecutive quarterly dividend increase, lifting the dividend by $0.01 to $0.74 per share for the fiscal first quarter ending May 31, 2024. This marks a 1.4% increase from the previous quarter and a 6% rise year-over-year. The dividend is payable on June 27, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 13, 2024. In fiscal year 2024, total dividends were $2.85 per share, a 16.8% increase over the prior year. The improved dividend is supported by portfolio growth and favorable interest rates, resulting in a 12.7% annualized yield based on the recent stock price of $23.22. Saratoga's overearning of its dividend by 29% last quarter also highlights a robust earnings yield of 16.2%, increasing the Net Asset Value and providing a buffer against potential interest rate cuts.
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