Saratoga Investment Corp. Announces Closing of Public Offering of $50,000,000 4.375% Notes Due 2026

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Saratoga Investment Corp. has successfully closed a public offering of $50.0 million in 4.375% notes due 2026, generating net proceeds of approximately $48.8 million. The notes will mature on February 28, 2026, with interest payable semi-annually starting August 28, 2021. The funds will be used to invest in middle-market companies and for general corporate purposes. Raymond James & Associates acted as the sole book-running manager for this offering, which is regulated under the SEC. A detailed prospectus is available for investors.

Positive

• Closed a $50.0 million public offering of 4.375% notes, improving liquidity.
• Net proceeds of approximately $48.8 million will be used for investments in middle-market companies.
• Interest payments of 4.375% are attractive for potential investors.

Negative

• The issuance may lead to dilution of existing equity if the notes are converted to equity.
• Interest obligations of 4.375% could increase financial strain on the company.

NEW YORK, NY, March 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saratoga Investment Corp. (NYSE: SAR) (the “Company”) today announced that it has closed a public offering of $50.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.375% notes due 2026 (the “Notes”), which resulted in net proceeds to the Company of approximately $48.8 million based on a public offering price of 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes, after deducting payment of underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by the Company.

The Notes will mature on February 28, 2026, and may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at the Company’s option at par plus a “make-whole” premium, if applicable. The Notes will bear interest at a rate of 4.375% per year payable semi-annually on February 28 and August 28 of each year, beginning August 28, 2021.

Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is acting as sole book-running manager for this offering. The Company expects to use the net proceeds from this offering to make investments in middle-market companies in accordance with the Company’s investment objective and strategies and for general corporate purposes.

Investors are advised to consider carefully the investment objective, risks and charges and expenses of the Company before investing. The preliminary prospectus supplement dated March 3, 2021 and the accompanying prospectus dated June 28, 2019, each of which has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), contain a description of these matters and other important information about the Company and should be read carefully before investing.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor will there be any sale of the Notes referred to in this press release, in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. A registration statement (File No. 333-227116) relating to the Notes was filed and has been declared effective by the SEC.

This offering is being made solely by means of a written prospectus forming part of the effective registration statement and a related preliminary prospectus supplement, which may be obtained for free by visiting the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or from Raymond James & Associates, Inc., 880 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg, Florida 33716, email: prospectus@raymondjames.com or by calling 800-248-8863.

About Saratoga Investment Corp.

Saratoga Investment Corp. is a specialty finance company that provides customized financing solutions to U.S. middle-market businesses. The Company invests primarily in senior and unitranche leveraged loans and mezzanine debt, and, to a lesser extent, equity to provide financing for change of ownership transactions, strategic acquisitions, recapitalizations and growth initiatives in partnership with business owners, management teams and financial sponsors.  Saratoga Investment Corp.’s objective is to create attractive risk-adjusted returns by generating current income and long-term capital appreciation from its debt and equity investments.  Saratoga Investment Corp. has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and is externally-managed by Saratoga Investment Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor focusing on private credit and equity-driven strategies.  Saratoga Investment Corp. owns two SBIC-licensed subsidiaries and manages a collateralized loan obligation (the “Saratoga CLO”) fund.  It also owns 100% of the Class F-R-3 and subordinated notes of the $650 million Saratoga CLO.  The Company’s diverse funding sources, combined with a permanent capital base, enable Saratoga Investment Corp. to provide a broad range of financing solutions.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements included herein contain certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements with regard to the Company’s Notes offering and the anticipated use of the net proceeds of the offering. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward looking words such as “outlook,” “believes,” “expects,” “potential,” “continues,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “seeks,” “approximately,” “predicts,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “anticipates” or negative versions of those words, other comparable words or other statements that do not relate to historical or factual matters. The forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs, assumptions and expectations of future events and our future performance, taking into account all information currently available to us. These statements are not guarantees of future events, performance, condition 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 but not limited to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the pandemic’s impact on the U.S. and global economy, as well as those described from time to time in our filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Saratoga Investment Corp. undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements made herein, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.

Contact: Henri Steenkamp Saratoga Investment Corp. 212-906-7800

FAQ

What are the details of the Saratoga Investment Corp. notes offering?

Saratoga Investment Corp. closed a public offering of $50.0 million in 4.375% notes due 2026.

When do the 4.375% notes from Saratoga Investment Corp. mature?

The notes will mature on February 28, 2026.

How will Saratoga Investment Corp. use the proceeds from the notes offering?

The proceeds will be used for investments in middle-market companies and general corporate purposes.

Who managed the notes offering for Saratoga Investment Corp.?

Raymond James & Associates acted as the sole book-running manager.

What are the risks associated with investing in Saratoga Investment Corp.'s notes?

Investors should consider the risks related to interest obligations and potential dilution of shares.