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Saratoga Investment Corp. Announces Fiscal Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

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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) ha annunciato i risultati finanziari per il secondo trimestre fiscale 2025, conclusosi il 31 agosto 2024. I punti salienti includono:

Il Valore Patrimoniale Netto (NAV) è aumentato a 372,1 milioni di dollari rispetto ai 367,9 milioni di dollari del trimestre precedente, con un NAV per azione che è salito a 27,07 dollari da 26,85 dollari.

Il Reddito Netto da Investimenti (NII) per azione è aumentato a 1,33 dollari da 1,05 dollari, grazie al ripristino delle riserve sugli interessi relative all'investimento Knowland. Il reddito totale da investimenti è cresciuto a 43,0 milioni di dollari, un aumento del 21,1% rispetto all'anno precedente.

Le rimborsi hanno raggiunto 60,1 milioni di dollari, superando significativamente i 2,6 milioni di dollari in nuove originazioni. La posizione di liquidità dell'azienda è migliorata a 162,0 milioni di dollari, aumentando la liquidità.

I dividendi sono rimasti stabili a 0,74 dollari per azione, supportando un rendimento del 12,7% basato sul prezzo delle azioni del 7 ottobre 2024.

Il Ritorno sul Capitale Proprio (ROE) è aumentato al 14,4% annualizzato per il trimestre, rispetto al 7,2% del trimestre precedente.

Il CEO Christian Oberbeck ha sottolineato le ottime prestazioni dell'azienda, notando la risoluzione di investimenti chiave e un portafoglio robusto nonostante un ambiente volatile.

Saratoga Investment Corp. (NYSE: SAR) anunció sus resultados financieros para el segundo trimestre fiscal de 2025, finalizado el 31 de agosto de 2024. Los aspectos más destacados incluyen:

El Valor Neto de los Activos (NAV) aumentó a 372,1 millones de dólares desde 367,9 millones de dólares en el trimestre anterior, con un NAV por acción que subió a 27,07 dólares desde 26,85 dólares.

El Ingreso Neto por Inversiones (NII) por acción aumentó a 1,33 dólares desde 1,05 dólares, impulsado por la reversión de reservas de intereses en la inversión de Knowland. Los ingresos totales por inversiones crecieron a 43,0 millones de dólares, un aumento del 21,1% en comparación con el año anterior.

Los reembolsos totalizaron 60,1 millones de dólares, superando significativamente los 2,6 millones de dólares en originaciones. La posición de efectivo de la empresa mejoró a 162,0 millones de dólares, lo que aumentó la liquidez.

Los dividendos se mantuvieron estables en 0,74 dólares por acción, apoyando un rendimiento del 12,7% basado en el precio de la acción del 7 de octubre de 2024.

El Retorno sobre el Capital (ROE) aumentó al 14,4% anualizado para el trimestre, frente al 7,2% del trimestre anterior.

El CEO Christian Oberbeck enfatizó el sólido desempeño de la empresa, señalando la resolución exitosa de inversiones clave y un portafolio robusto a pesar de un entorno volátil.

사라토가 인베스트먼트 코퍼레이션 (NYSE: SAR)이 2025 회계 연도 두 번째 분기 재무 결과를 발표했습니다. 해당 분기는 2024년 8월 31일에 종료되었습니다. 주요 하이라이트는 다음과 같습니다:

순자산 가치(NAV)가 3억 7210만 달러로 증가했으며, 이전 분기 3억 6790만 달러에서 상승했습니다. 주당 NAV는 26.85달러에서 27.07달러로 상승했습니다.

주당 순투자소득(NII)는 1.33달러로 증가했으며, 이는 1.05달러에서 상승했습니다. 이는 노랜드 투자에 대한 이자 적립금의 환급으로 인한 것입니다. 총 투자 수입은 4300만 달러로 증가하여 전년 대비 21.1% 증가했습니다.

상환은 6010만 달러에 달했으며, 이는 260만 달러의 원금 초과로 상당히 증가했습니다. 회사의 현금 유동성은 1억 6200만 달러로 개선되어 유동성이 강화되었습니다.

배당금은 주당 0.74달러로 유지되었으며, 2024년 10월 7일 주가 기준으로 12.7%의 수익률을 지원합니다.

자기자본이익률(ROE)는 분기 동안 14.4%로 증가하였으며, 이는 전 분기의 7.2%에서 상승하였습니다.

CEO 크리스찬 오버벡은 회사의 강력한 성과를 강조하며, 변동성이 큰 환경 속에서도 주요 투자 문제를 성공적으로 해결하고 견고한 포트폴리오를 유지하고 있음을 언급했습니다.

Saratoga Investment Corp. (NYSE: SAR) a annoncé ses résultats financiers pour le deuxième trimestre fiscal 2025, qui s'est terminé le 31 août 2024. Les points forts incluent :

La Valeur Nette d'Actif (NAV) a augmenté pour atteindre 372,1 millions de dollars, contre 367,9 millions de dollars au trimestre précédent, avec un NAV par action passant de 26,85 dollars à 27,07 dollars.

Le Revenu Net d'Investissement (NII) par action a augmenté pour atteindre 1,33 dollar, contre 1,05 dollar, soutenu par le rétablissement des réserves d'intérêts sur l'investissement Knowland. Le revenu total d'investissement a crû à 43,0 millions de dollars, soit une augmentation de 21,1 % par rapport à l'année précédente.

Les remboursements se sont élevés à 60,1 millions de dollars, dépassant largement les 2,6 millions de dollars d'originations. La position de liquidité de l'entreprise s'est améliorée à 162,0 millions de dollars, augmentant ainsi la liquidité.

Les dividendes sont restés stables à 0,74 dollar par action, soutenant un rendement de 12,7 % basé sur le prix de l'action du 7 octobre 2024.

Le Retour sur Capitaux Propres (ROE) a augmenté à 14,4 % annualisé pour le trimestre, contre 7,2 % au trimestre précédent.

Le PDG Christian Oberbeck a souligné la performance solide de l'entreprise, notant la résolution réussie des investissements clés et un portefeuille solide malgré un environnement volatile.

Saratoga Investment Corp. (NYSE: SAR) hat die finanziellen Ergebnisse für das Fiskaljahr 2025 im zweiten Quartal bekannt gegeben, das am 31. August 2024 endete. Die wichtigsten Eckdaten umfassen:

Der Nettovermögenswert (NAV) stieg auf 372,1 Millionen Dollar von 367,9 Millionen Dollar im vorherigen Quartal, während der NAV pro Aktie auf 27,07 Dollar von 26,85 Dollar stieg.

Der Nettoinvestitionsertrag (NII) pro Aktie stieg auf 1,33 Dollar von 1,05 Dollar, was hauptsächlich auf die Umkehrung von Zinsreserven in der Knowland-Investition zurückzuführen ist. Der gesamte Anlageertrag wuchs auf 43,0 Millionen Dollar, ein Anstieg um 21,1 % im Jahresvergleich.

Die Rückzahlungen beliefen sich auf 60,1 Millionen Dollar und übertrafen damit die 2,6 Millionen Dollar an Neuinvestitionen erheblich. Die Liquiditätsposition des Unternehmens verbesserte sich auf 162,0 Millionen Dollar, was die Liquidität erhöhte.

Die Dividenden blieben stabil bei 0,74 Dollar pro Aktie, was eine Rendite von 12,7 % basierend auf dem Aktienkurs vom 7. Oktober 2024 unterstützt.

Die Eigenkapitalrendite (ROE) stieg für das Quartal auf annualisierte 14,4 %, gegenüber 7,2 % im vorherigen Quartal.

CEO Christian Oberbeck hob die starke Leistung des Unternehmens hervor und betonte die erfolgreichen Lösungen wichtiger Investitionen sowie ein robustes Portfolio in einem volatilen Umfeld.

Positive
  • NAV increased to $372.1 million, up from $367.9 million last quarter.
  • NII per share rose to $1.33 from $1.05 in the prior quarter.
  • Total investment income grew to $43.0 million, a 21.1% YoY increase.
  • Cash position improved to $162.0 million.
  • ROE increased to 14.4% annualized for the quarter.
Negative
  • AUM decreased by 5.3% YoY to $1.041 billion.
  • Significant repayments ($60.1 million) outpaced originations ($2.6 million).
  • NAV per share decreased YoY from $28.44 to $27.07.

Insights

Saratoga Investment Corp. reported strong financial results for Q2 2025, demonstrating resilience in a challenging economic environment. Key highlights include:

  • Net Investment Income (NII) per share increased to $1.33 from $1.05 last quarter
  • Net Asset Value (NAV) per share rose to $27.07 from $26.85
  • Total investment income grew 21.1% year-over-year to $43.0 million
  • Dividend declared at $0.74 per share, implying a 12.7% yield

The company's performance benefited from elevated interest rates on its floating rate assets and the successful resolution of non-accrual investments. With 99.7% of credits rated in their highest category and 85.2% of investments in first lien debt, Saratoga's portfolio appears well-positioned for economic uncertainty. However, investors should note the decrease in Assets Under Management (AUM) to $1.041 billion, down 5.3% year-over-year, which may impact future earnings potential.

Saratoga Investment's Q2 results reveal a company adeptly navigating market challenges while maintaining a strong financial position. The 26.7% sequential increase in adjusted NII per share is particularly impressive, showcasing the firm's ability to generate higher returns in the current rate environment. The company's proactive management of troubled assets, evidenced by the resolution of all four watch list investments, demonstrates strong risk management practices.

Investors should take note of the company's robust liquidity position, with $162.0 million in cash and $385.5 million in total undrawn borrowing capacity. This financial flexibility positions Saratoga well for opportunistic investments in a potentially softening market. The slight increase in NAV per share and consistent dividend payments further underscore the company's stability and commitment to shareholder returns.

However, the decrease in AUM and originations this quarter suggests a cautious approach to new investments, which could impact growth in the near term. The company's focus on high-quality credits and first lien positions should provide some insulation against economic headwinds, but investors should monitor how this conservative stance affects future earnings potential.

Reports Per Share Increases in Net Investment Income (“NII”), Adjusted NII, and Net Asset Value (“NAV”), as Compared to Prior Quarter

NEW YORK, Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saratoga Investment Corp. (NYSE: SAR) (“Saratoga Investment” or “the Company”), a business development company (“BDC”), today announced financial results for its 2025 fiscal second quarter ended August 31, 2024.

Summary Financial Information

The Company’s summarized financial information is as follows:

 For the three months ended and as of
($ in thousands, except per share)August 31, 2024 May 31, 2024 August 31, 2023 
Assets Under Management (AUM)1,040,711 1,095,559 1,098,945 
Net Asset Value (NAV)372,054 367,855 362,079 
NAV per share27.07 26.85 28.44 
Total Investment Income43,003 38,678 35,514 
Net Investment Income (NII) per share1.33 1.05 1.15 
Adjusted NII per share1.33 1.05 1.08 
Earnings per share0.97 0.48 0.65 
Dividends per share (declared)0.74 0.74 0.71 
Return on Equity – last twelve months5.8% 4.4% 9.6% 
– annualized quarter14.4% 7.2% 9.0% 
Originations2,584 39,301 27,447 
Repayments60,140 75,703 6,036 
       

Christian L. Oberbeck, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saratoga Investment, commented, “Highlights this quarter include the successful full repayment and resolution of our Knowland investment, the last of our four non-accrual or watchlist investments in our portfolio resolved this past year, a return to increasing NAV per share and continued substantial overearning of our record level of dividends. Our annualized second quarter dividend of $0.74 per share implies a 12.7% dividend yield based on the stock price of $23.26 per share on October 7, 2024. The substantial overearning of the dividend this quarter continues to support the current level of dividends, increases NAV, supports increased portfolio growth and provides a cushion against adverse events. This quarter’s earnings continue to benefit from elevated levels of rates and spreads on Saratoga Investment’s largely floating rate assets, while costs of long-term balance sheet liabilities are largely fixed but callable either now or in the future.”

“Though interest rates have decreased from their highs, they remained stable throughout our fiscal second quarter, resulting in solid recurring net interest margins on our portfolio. In addition, our strong reputation and differentiated market positioning, combined with our ongoing development of sponsor relationships, continues to create attractive investment opportunities from high quality sponsors. We appear to be seeing the early stages of a potential increase in M&A in the lower middle market, reflected in multiple repayments over the past few months, in addition to significant new originations, including importantly, two new portfolio investments closed subsequent to quarter-end.”

“Saratoga’s solid overall performance is reflected in our continued strong key performance indicators this past quarter, including: (i) sequential adjusted NII per share increase of 26.7% over the past quarter ($1.05 to $1.33 per share), including one-time accrued interest benefits from the Knowland sale, (ii) sequential NAV per share increase of $0.22 per share ($26.85 to $27.07 per share), (iii) dividend of $0.74 per share, up 4.2% from $0.71 per share in the second quarter of 2023, and (iv) continued over-earning of the current dividend.”

“At the foundation of our strong operating performance is the high-quality nature, resilience and balance of our $1.041 billion portfolio in the current environment. Where we have encountered significant challenges in four of our portfolio companies over the past year, we have completed decisive action:

  • the Zollege restructuring was completed last quarter, and the Pepper Palace restructuring this quarter. As of quarter-end, both investments are now being held at a total combined remaining fair value of $3.6 million, and Saratoga has taken control over both investments and brought in new CEOs through consensual restructurings with the prior sponsors and former management. We continue to actively implement management changes, capital structure improvements and business plan adjustments, which have the potential for future increases in recovery value;
  • our Knowland investment repaid our full principal as well as all accrued and reserved interest through a sale transaction. As of August 31, 2024, we recognized the $7.9 million previously reserved interest into NII, and also booked a $0.5 million unrealized appreciation. This leaves $2.7 million that will be recognized into unrealized appreciation in the third quarter; and
  • our Netreo investment was also sold in the prior quarter, with full recovery of our invested debt capital and a modest overall return.”

“The remaining core non-CLO portfolio was relatively unchanged this quarter, and the CLO and JV were marked down by $2.7 million, for a total net reduction in portfolio value of $4.7 million this quarter. Our total portfolio fair value is now 0.2% above cost, while our core non-CLO portfolio, is 3.3% above cost. With the two restructurings completed and Knowland and Netreo having repaid, we have resolved uncertainties related to all four portfolio companies on our watch list. The overall financial performance and strong earnings power of our current portfolio reflects strong underwriting in our solid, growing portfolio companies and sponsors in well-selected industry segments.”

“We continue to remain prudent and discerning in terms of new commitments in the current volatile environment. Originations this quarter demonstrate that, despite an overall robust pipeline, there are periods when investments we review do not meet our high-quality credit and pricing standards, like this quarter where we originated no new portfolio company investments while benefitting from five follow-on investments in existing portfolio companies that we know well with strong business models and balance sheets. Subsequent to quarter-end we have seen actionable opportunities, and closed on two new platform companies for the first time in several quarters.”

“Our quarter-end cash position grew to $162.0 million, largely due to net repayments of $57.6 million, with originations this quarter totaling $2.6 million versus $60.1 million of repayments and amortization. This increase in cash and cash equivalents has improved our effective leverage from 159.6% regulatory leverage to 172.0% net leverage, netting available cash against outstanding debt.”

“Our overall credit quality for this quarter increased to 99.7% of credits rated in our highest category, with the two investments remaining on non-accrual status being Zollege and Pepper Palace and which have been successfully restructured, representing only 0.3% and 0.4% of fair value and cost, respectively. With 85.2% of our investments at quarter-end in first lien debt and generally supported by strong enterprise values and balance sheets in industries that have historically performed well in stressed situations, we believe our portfolio and company leverage is well structured for future economic conditions and uncertainty.”

Mr. Oberbeck concluded, “As we navigate through a dynamic interest rate environment and uncertain economic outlook, we remain confident in our experienced management team, robust pipeline, strong leverage structure, and high underwriting standards to continue to steadily increase our portfolio size, quality and investment performance over the long-term to deliver exceptional risk adjusted returns to shareholders.”

Discussion of Financial Results for the Quarter ended August 31, 2024:

  • AUM as of August 31, 2024, was $1.041 billion, a decrease of 5.3% from $1.099 billion as of August 31, 2023, and a decrease of 5.0% from $1.096 billion as of last quarter.
  • Total investment income for the three months ended August 31, 2024, was $43.0 million, an increase of $7.5 million, or 21.1%, from $35.5 million in the three months ended August 31, 2023, and $4.3 million, or 11.2%, as compared to $38.7 million for the quarter ended May 31, 2024. This quarter’s investment income increases were primarily due to the reversal of the Knowland interest reserve of $7.9 million that was previously on non-accrual status, following the investment’s full repayment subsequent to quarter-end, including accrued interest. Investment income reflects a weighted average interest rate of 12.6%, consistent with last quarter and last year.
  • Total expenses for second fiscal quarter 2025, excluding interest and debt financing expenses, base management fees and incentive fees, and income and excise taxes, increased $0.1 million to $2.2 million as compared to $2.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, and decreased $0.7 million as compared to $2.9 million for the quarter ended May 31, 2024. This represented 0.7% of average total assets on an annualized basis, unchanged from 0.7% last year and down from 1.0% last quarter.
  • Adjusted NII for the quarter ended August 31, 2024, was $18.2 million, an increase of $5.0 million, or 38.3%, from $13.2 million in the period ended August 31, 2023, and $3.9 million, or 26.9%, from $14.3 million in the prior quarter. The increases in investment income were primarily offset by (i) increased interest expense resulting from the various new Notes Payable and SBA debentures issued during the past year, and (ii) increased incentive management fees from higher average AUM and earnings.
  • NII Yield as a percentage of average net asset value was 19.7% for the quarter ended August 31, 2024. Adjusted for the incentive fee accrual related to net capital gains, the NII Yield was also 19.7%. In comparison, adjusted NII Yield was 15.0% for the quarter ended August 31, 2023, and 15.5% for the quarter ended May 31, 2024.
  • NAV was $372.1 million as of August 31, 2024, an increase of $10.0 million from $362.1 million as of August 31, 2023, and an increase of $4.2 million from $367.9 million as of May 31, 2024.
  • NAV per share was $27.07 as of August 31, 2024, compared to $28.44 as of August 31, 2023, and $26.85 as of May 31, 2024.
  • Return on equity (“ROE”) for the last twelve months ended August 31, 2024, was 5.8%, down from 9.6% for the comparable period last year, and up from 4.4% in the previous quarter. ROE on an annualized basis for the quarter ended August 31, 2024 was 14.4%.
  • The weighted average common shares outstanding increased from 12.2 million last year to 13.7 million for both this year’s quarters.

Portfolio and Investment Activity as of August 31, 2024

  • Fair value of Saratoga Investment’s portfolio was $1.041 billion, excluding $162.0 million in cash and cash equivalents, principally invested in 50 portfolio companies, one collateralized loan obligation fund (the “CLO”) and one joint venture fund (the “JV”).
  • Cost of investments made during the period: $2.6 million, including five follow-ons and no investments in new portfolio companies.
  • Principal repayments during the period: $60.1 million, including three full and four partial repayments of existing investments, plus amortization.
    • The fair value of the portfolio also decreased by $4.7 million of net realized losses and unrealized appreciation, consisting of a $34.0 million realized loss on our Pepper Palace investment following its restructuring this quarter, offset by a $0.5 million realized gain on our Book4time Class A preferred investment resulting from the sale of the company, and $28.7 million unrealized appreciation across the portfolio.
    • The unrealized appreciation includes (i) reversal of $32.1 million net unrealized depreciation previously recognized on our Pepper Palace and Book4 time realized investments, offset by (i) $2.7 million net unrealized depreciation on our CLO and JV, primarily related to mark-downs due to individual credits in the CLO broadly syndicated portfolio, (ii) an additional $0.2 million unrealized depreciation completing the Zollege investment restructuring, and (iii) $0.5 million unrealized depreciation on the remaining core BDC portfolio.
    • Since taking over management of the BDC, the Company has generated $1.03 billion of repayments and sales of investments originated by Saratoga Investment, generating a gross unlevered IRR of 15.2%. Total investments originated by Saratoga is $2.2 billion.
  • The overall portfolio composition consisted of 85.2% of first lien term loans, 2.5% of second lien term loans, 1.6% of unsecured term loans, 2.2% of structured finance securities, and 8.5% of common equity.
  • The weighted average current yield on Saratoga Investment’s portfolio based on current fair values was 11.5%, which was comprised of a weighted average current yield of 12.3% on first lien term loans, 18.0% on second lien term loans, 10.8% on unsecured term loans, 13.3% on CLO subordinated notes and 0.0% on equity interests.

Portfolio Update:

  • Subsequent to quarter-end, Saratoga Investment has executed approximately $56.7 million of new originations in two new portfolio companies and two follow-ons, including delayed draws, and had one repayment of $20.5 million, for a net increase in investments of $36.2 million. The repayment was the full repayment of Knowland, including interest, as previously noted.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Outstanding Borrowings:

  • As of August 31, 2024, Saratoga Investment had a combined $52.5 million in outstanding combined borrowings under its $65.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility with Encina and its $75.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility with Live Oak.
  • At the same time, Saratoga Investment had $175.0 million SBA debentures in its SBIC II license outstanding, $39.0 million SBA debentures in its SBIC III license outstanding, $269.4 million of listed baby bonds issued, $250.0 million of unsecured unlisted institutional bond issuances, five unlisted issuances of $52.0 million in total, and an aggregate of $162.0 million in cash and cash equivalents.

Undrawn Borrowing Capacity:

  • With $87.5 million available under the two credit facilities and $162.0 million of cash and cash equivalents as of August 31, 2024, Saratoga Investment has a total of $249.5 million of undrawn credit facility borrowing capacity and cash and cash equivalents for new investments or to support its existing portfolio companies in the BDC.
  • In addition, Saratoga Investment has $136.0 million in undrawn SBA debentures available from its existing SBIC III license. Availability under the Encina and Live Oak credit facilities can change depending on portfolio company performance and valuation. In addition, certain follow-on investments in SBIC II and the BDC will not qualify for SBIC III funding. Overall outstanding SBIC debentures are limited to $350.0 million across all active SBIC licenses.
  • Total Saratoga undrawn borrowing capacity is therefore $385.5 million.
  • As of quarter-end, Saratoga Investment had $48.4 million of committed undrawn lending commitments and $83.7 million of discretionary funding commitments.

Additionally:

  • Saratoga Investment has an active equity distribution agreement with Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc., Raymond James and Associates, Inc, Lucid Capital Markets, LLC and Compass Point Research and Trading, LLC, through which Saratoga Investment may offer for sale, from time to time, up to $300.0 million of common stock through an ATM offering.
    • As of August 31, 2024, Saratoga Investment has sold 6,543,878 shares for gross proceeds of $172.5 million at an average price of $26.37 for aggregate net proceeds of $171.0 million (net of transaction costs). During the three and six months ended August 31, 2024, Saratoga Investment did not sell any shares under the ATM program.
  • On June 14, 2024, Saratoga Investment and its wholly owned financing subsidiary, Saratoga Investment Funding III LLC (“SIF III”), entered into the First Amendment and Lender Joinder to the Credit and Security Agreement (the “Amendment” and the Credit and Security Agreement as amended by the Amendment, the “Credit Agreement”), by and among SIF III, as borrower, the Company, as collateral manager and as equity holder, the lenders parties thereto, and Live Oak Banking Company, as administrative agent and as collateral agent, relating to the special purpose vehicle financing credit facility (the “Live Oak Credit Facility”). The Amendment, among other things: (i) increased the borrowings available under the Live Oak Credit Facility from up to $50.0 million to up to $75.0 million, subject to a borrowing base requirement; (ii) added New Lenders (as identified in the Amendment) to the Credit Agreement; (iii) replaced administrative agent approval with “Required Lender” (as defined in the Credit Agreement) approval with respect to certain matters; (iv) replaced Required Lender approval with 100% lender approval with respect to certain matters; and (v) changed the definition of Required Lender to require the approval of at least two unaffiliated lenders.

Dividend

On August 22, 2024, Saratoga Investment announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.74 per share for the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2024, paid on September 26, 2024, to all stockholders of record at the close of business on September 11, 2024.

Shareholders have the option to receive payment of dividends in cash or receive shares of common stock, pursuant to the Company’s DRIP. Shares issued under the Company’s DRIP is issued at a 5% discount to the average market price per share at the close of trading on the ten trading days immediately preceding (and including) the payment date.

The following table highlights Saratoga Investment’s dividend history over the past eleven quarters:

DeclaredEx-DateRecordPayableAmount
August 22, 2024September 11, 2024September 11, 2024September 26, 2024$0.74
May 23, 2024June 13, 2024June 13, 2024June 27, 2024$0.74
February 15, 2024March 12, 2024March 13, 2024March 28, 2024$0.73
November 15, 2023December 8, 2023December 11, 2023December 28, 2023$0.72
August 14, 2023September 13, 2023September 14, 2023September 28, 2023$0.71
May 22, 2023June 12, 2023June 13, 2023June 29, 2023$0.70
February 28, 2023March 15, 2023March 16, 2023March 30, 2023$0.69
November 15. 2022December 14, 2022December 15, 2022January 4, 2023$0.68
August 29, 2022September 13, 2022September 14, 2022September 29, 2022$0.54
May 26, 2022June 13, 2022June 14, 2022June 29, 2022$0.53
February 28, 2022March 11, 2022March 14, 2022March 28, 2022$0.53
     

Share Repurchase Plan

As of August 31, 2024, the Company purchased 1,035,203 shares of common stock, at the average price of $22.05 for approximately $22.8 million pursuant to its existing Share Repurchase Plan. During the three and six months ended August 31, 2024, the Company did not purchase any shares of common stock pursuant to its Share Repurchase Plan.

Of note, in fiscal year 2015, the Company announced the approval of an open market share repurchase plan that allows it to repurchase up to 200,000 shares of its common stock at prices below its NAV as reported in its then most recently published financial statements. Since then, the Share Repurchase Plan has been extended annually, and the Company has periodically increased the amount of shares of common stock that may be purchased under the Share Repurchase Plan, most recently to 1.7 million shares of common stock. On January 8, 2024, our board of directors extended the Share Repurchase Plan for another year to January 15, 2025.

2025 Fiscal Second Quarter Conference Call/Webcast Information

When:Wednesday, October 9, 2024
 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET)
  
How:Webcast: Interested parties may access a live webcast of the call and find the Q2 2025 presentation by going to the “Events & Presentations” section of Saratoga Investment Corp.’s investor relations website (Webcast Details). A replay of the webcast will also be available for a limited time at Saratoga events and presentations.
  
Call:To access the call by phone, please go to this link (Registration Link) and you will be provided with dial in details. To avoid delays, we encourage participants to dial into the conference call fifteen minutes ahead of the scheduled start time
  

About Saratoga Investment Corp.

Saratoga Investment 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’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 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 credit-driven strategies. Saratoga Investment Corp. owns two active SBIC-licensed subsidiaries, having surrendered its first license after repaying all debentures for that fund following the end of its investment period and subsequent wind-down. Furthermore, it manages a $650 million collateralized loan obligation (“CLO”) fund and co-manages a joint venture (“JV”) fund that owns a $400 million collateralized loan obligation (“JV CLO”) fund.  It also owns 52% of the Class F and 100% of the subordinated notes of the CLO, 87.5% of both the unsecured loans and membership interests of the JV and 87.5% of the Class E notes of the JV CLO. The Company’s diverse funding sources, combined with a permanent capital base, enable Saratoga Investment to provide a broad range of financing solutions.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains historical information and forward-looking statements with respect to the business and investments of the Company, including, but not limited to, the statements about future events or our future performance or financial condition. 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 our future performance, taking into account all information currently available to us. These statements are not guarantees of future 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: changes in the markets in which we invest; changes in the financial, capital, and lending markets; an economic downturn and its impact on the ability of our portfolio companies to operate and the investment opportunities available to us; the impact of interest rate volatility on our business and our portfolio companies; the impact of supply chain constraints and labor shortages on our portfolio companies; and the elevated levels of inflation and its impact on our portfolio companies and the industries in which we invests, as well as those described from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made. The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements made herein or on the webcast/conference call, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements and are encouraged to review the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2024 and subsequent filings, including the “Risk Factors” sections therein, with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of the risks and other factors that could affect any forward-looking statements. 

Contacts:
Saratoga Investment Corporation
535 Madison Avenue, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10022

Henri Steenkamp
Chief Financial Officer
Saratoga Investment Corp.
212-906-7800

Lena Cati
The Equity Group Inc.
212-836-9611

Val Ferraro
The Equity Group Inc.
212-836-9633

Financials

 
Saratoga Investment Corp.
Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities
   
 August 31, 2024February 29, 2024
 (unaudited) 
ASSETS  
Investments at fair value  
Non-control/Non-affiliate investments (amortized cost of $932,599,967 and $1,035,879,751, respectively)$963,176,509 $1,019,774,616 
Affiliate investments (amortized cost of $27,197,048 and $26,707,415, respectively) 29,193,438  27,749,137 
Control investments (amortized cost of $79,244,797 and $117,196,571, respectively) 48,341,503  91,270,036 
Total investments at fair value (amortized cost of $1,039,041,812 and $1,179,783,737, respectively) 1,040,711,450  1,138,793,789 
Cash and cash equivalents 84,569,590  8,692,846 
Cash and cash equivalents, reserve accounts 77,434,591  31,814,278 
Interest receivable (net of reserve of $21,216 and $9,490,340, respectively) 10,085,266  10,298,998 
Management fee receivable 333,826  343,023 
Other assets 1,567,007  1,163,225 
Current income tax receivable 1,931  99,676 
Total assets$1,214,703,661 $1,191,205,835 
   
LIABILITIES  
Revolving credit facilities$52,500,000 $35,000,000 
Deferred debt financing costs, revolving credit facilities (1,651,311) (882,122)
SBA debentures payable 214,000,000  214,000,000 
Deferred debt financing costs, SBA debentures payable (5,306,833) (5,779,892)
8.75% Notes Payable 2025 20,000,000  20,000,000 
Discount on 8.75% notes payable 2025 (61,587) (112,894)
Deferred debt financing costs, 8.75% notes payable 2025 (2,557) (4,777)
7.00% Notes Payable 2025 12,000,000  12,000,000 
Discount on 7.00% notes payable 2025 (132,133) (193,175)
Deferred debt financing costs, 7.00% notes payable 2025 (16,212) (24,210)
7.75% Notes Payable 2025 5,000,000  5,000,000 
Deferred debt financing costs, 7.75% notes payable 2025 (46,883) (74,531)
4.375% Notes Payable 2026 175,000,000  175,000,000 
Premium on 4.375% notes payable 2026 439,902  564,260 
Deferred debt financing costs, 4.375% notes payable 2026 (1,283,387) (1,708,104)
4.35% Notes Payable 2027 75,000,000  75,000,000 
Discount on 4.35% notes payable 2027 (254,551) (313,010)
Deferred debt financing costs, 4.35% notes payable 2027 (859,567) (1,033,178)
6.25% Notes Payable 2027 15,000,000  15,000,000 
Deferred debt financing costs, 6.25% notes payable 2027 (237,503) (273,449)
6.00% Notes Payable 2027 105,500,000  105,500,000 
Discount on 6.00% notes payable 2027 (105,834) (123,782)
Deferred debt financing costs, 6.00% notes payable 2027 (1,871,368) (2,224,403)
8.00% Notes Payable 2027 46,000,000  46,000,000 
Deferred debt financing costs, 8.00% notes payable 2027 (1,099,544) (1,274,455)
8.125% Notes Payable 2027 60,375,000  60,375,000 
Deferred debt financing costs, 8.125% notes payable 2027 (1,358,240) (1,563,594)
8.50% Notes Payable 2028 57,500,000  57,500,000 
Deferred debt financing costs, 8.50% notes payable 2028 (1,474,914) (1,680,039)
Base management and incentive fees payable 9,316,716  8,147,217 
Deferred tax liability 4,417,880  3,791,150 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 1,497,040  1,337,542 
Interest and debt fees payable 4,001,012  3,582,173 
Directors fees payable 80,000  - 
Due to Manager 784,693  450,000 
Total liabilities 842,649,819  820,981,727 
   
Commitments and contingencies  
   
NET ASSETS  
Common stock, par value $0.001, 100,000,000 common shares authorized, 13,745,769 and 13,653,476 common shares issued and outstanding, respectively 13,746  13,654 
Capital in excess of par value 373,087,033  371,081,199 
Total distributable deficit (1,046,937) (870,745)
Total net assets 372,053,842  370,224,108 
Total liabilities and net assets$1,214,703,661 $1,191,205,835 
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE$27.07 $27.12 
   
Asset Coverage Ratio 159.6%  161.1% 
       


 
Saratoga Investment Corp.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited)
  
 For the three months ended
 August 31, 2024August 31, 2023
INVESTMENT INCOME  
Interest from investments  
Interest income:  
Non-control/Non-affiliate investments$35,721,214 $28,489,719 
Affiliate investments 491,015  907,064 
Control investments 1,247,256  2,085,448 
Payment in kind interest income:  
Non-control/Non-affiliate investments 1,654,044  493,338 
Affiliate investments 250,346  215,547 
Control investments 1,277  142,289 
Total interest from investments 39,365,152  32,333,405 
Interest from cash and cash equivalents 1,671,031  539,093 
Management fee income 792,323  817,250 
Dividend income(*):  
Non-control/Non-affiliate investments 162,779  94,613 
Control investments 915,590  1,536,970 
Total dividend from investments 1,078,369  1,631,583 
Structuring and advisory fee income 35,000  45,000 
Other income 61,500  147,814 
Total investment income 43,003,375  35,514,145 
   
OPERATING EXPENSES  
Interest and debt financing expenses 13,128,941  12,413,462 
Base management fees 4,766,445  4,840,899 
Incentive management fees expense (benefit) 4,550,270  2,481,473 
Professional fees 125,886  486,673 
Administrator expenses 1,133,333  904,167 
Insurance 77,597  81,901 
Directors fees and expenses 80,000  111,000 
General and administrative 821,584  467,116 
Income tax expense (benefit) 121,921  (237,330)
Total operating expenses 24,805,977  21,549,361 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME 18,197,398  13,964,784 
   
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS  
Net realized gain (loss) from investments:  
Non-control/Non-affiliate investments 558,701  - 
Control investments (34,007,428) - 
Net realized gain (loss) from investments (33,448,727) - 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments:  
Non-control/Non-affiliate investments 32,524,852  (11,657,451)
Affiliate investments 353,445  39,648 
Control investments (4,150,142) 5,880,232 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments 28,728,155  (5,737,571)
Net change in provision for deferred taxes on unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments (159,187) (221,206)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (4,879,759) (5,958,777)
Realized losses on extinguishment of debt -  (110,056)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS$13,317,639 $7,895,951 
   
WEIGHTED AVERAGE - BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE$0.97 $0.65 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING - BASIC AND DILUTED 13,726,142  12,158,440 

* Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.

 
Saratoga Investment Corp.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited)
  
 For the six months ended
 August 31, 2024August 31, 2023
INVESTMENT INCOME  
Interest from investments  
Interest income:  
Non-control/Non-affiliate investments$66,945,491 $54,800,512 
Affiliate investments 987,855  1,634,150 
Control investments 3,244,368  4,131,308 
Payment in kind interest income:  
Non-control/Non-affiliate investments 1,717,874  618,233 
Affiliate investments 491,450  423,136 
Control investments 284,590  283,852 
Total interest from investments 73,671,628  61,891,191 
Interest from cash and cash equivalents 2,295,662  1,343,382 
Management fee income 1,596,779  1,634,038 
Dividend income(*):  
Non-control/Non-affiliate investments 412,270  112,033 
Control investments 2,212,640  3,360,480 
Total dividend from investments 2,624,910  3,472,513 
Structuring and advisory fee income 445,843  1,474,222 
Other income 1,046,703  330,842 
Total investment income 81,681,525  70,146,188 
   
OPERATING EXPENSES  
Interest and debt financing expenses 26,091,022  24,106,284 
Base management fees 9,749,025  9,405,088 
Incentive management fees expense (benefit) 8,135,004  2,584,821 
Professional fees 1,125,196  972,723 
Administrator expenses 2,208,333  1,722,917 
Insurance 155,193  163,802 
Directors fees and expenses 193,000  200,068 
General and administrative 1,430,711  1,297,844 
Income tax expense (benefit) 61,638  (231,093)
Total operating expenses 49,149,122  40,222,454 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME 32,532,403  29,923,734 
   
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS  
Net realized gain (loss) from investments:  
Non-control/Non-affiliate investments 558,701  90,691 
Control investments (55,202,425) - 
Net realized gain (loss) from investments (54,643,724) 90,691 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments:  
Non-control/Non-affiliate investments 46,681,677  (13,385,585)
Affiliate investments 954,668  (205,636)
Control investments (4,976,759) (8,468,657)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments 42,659,586  (22,059,878)
Net change in provision for deferred taxes on unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments (620,188) (161,799)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (12,604,326) (22,130,986)
Realized losses on extinguishment of debt -  (110,056)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS$19,928,077 $7,682,692 
   
WEIGHTED AVERAGE - BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE$1.45 $0.64 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING - BASIC AND DILUTED 13,704,759  12,011,180 

* Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.

Supplemental Information Regarding Adjusted Net Investment Income, Adjusted Net Investment Income Yield and Adjusted Net Investment Income per Share

On a supplemental basis, Saratoga Investment provides information relating to adjusted net investment income, adjusted net investment income yield and adjusted net investment income per share, which are non-GAAP measures. These measures are provided in addition to, but not as a substitute for, net investment income, net investment income yield and net investment income per share. Adjusted net investment income represents net investment income excluding any capital gains incentive fee expense or reversal attributable to realized and unrealized gains. The management agreement with the Company’s advisor provides that a capital gains incentive fee is determined and paid annually with respect to cumulative realized capital gains (but not unrealized capital gains) to the extent such realized capital gains exceed realized and unrealized losses for such year. In addition, Saratoga Investment accrues, but does not pay, a capital gains incentive fee in connection with any unrealized capital appreciation, as appropriate. All capital gains incentive fees are presented within net investment income within the Consolidated Statements of Operations, but the associated realized and unrealized gains and losses that these incentive fees relate to, are excluded. As such, Saratoga Investment believes that adjusted net investment income, adjusted net investment income yield and adjusted net investment income per share is a useful indicator of operations exclusive of any capital gains incentive fee expense or reversal attributable to gains. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP. The following table provides a reconciliation of net investment income to adjusted net investment income, net investment income yield to adjusted net investment income yield and net investment income per share to adjusted net investment income per share for the three and six months ended August 31, 2024 and August 31, 2023.

  
 For the Three Months Ended
 August 31, 2024August 31, 2023
   
Net Investment Income$18,197,398 $13,964,784 
Changes in accrued capital gains incentive fee expense/ (reversal) -  (808,452) 
Adjusted net investment income$18,197,398 $13,156,332 
   
Net investment income yield 19.7%  16.0% 
Changes in accrued capital gains incentive fee expense/ (reversal) -  (1.0)% 
Adjusted net investment income yield(1) 19.7%  15.0% 
   
Net investment income per share$1.33 $1.15 
Changes in accrued capital gains incentive fee expense/ (reversal) -  (0.07) 
Adjusted net investment income per share(2)$1.33 $1.08 

(1)  Adjusted net investment income yield is calculated as adjusted net investment income divided by average net asset value.
(2)  Adjusted net investment income per share is calculated as adjusted net investment income divided by weighted average common shares outstanding.

 For the Six Months Ended
 August 31, 2024August 31, 2023
   
Net Investment Income$32,532,403 $29,923,734 
Changes in accrued capital gains incentive fee expense/ (reversal) -  (3,918,274) 
Adjusted net investment income$32,532,403 $26,005,460 
   
Net investment income yield 17.6%  17.2% 
Changes in accrued capital gains incentive fee expense/ (reversal) -  (2.3)% 
Adjusted net investment income yield(1) 17.6%  14.9% 
   
Net investment income per share$2.37 $2.49 
Changes in accrued capital gains incentive fee expense/ (reversal) -  (0.32) 
Adjusted net investment income per share(2)$2.37 $2.17 

(3)  Adjusted net investment income yield is calculated as adjusted net investment income divided by average net asset value.
(4)  Adjusted net investment income per share is calculated as adjusted net investment income divided by weighted average common shares outstanding.


FAQ

What were Saratoga Investment's fiscal Q2 2025 earnings per share?

Saratoga Investment reported earnings per share of $0.97 for fiscal Q2 2025.

How did Saratoga Investment's NAV change in fiscal Q2 2025?

NAV increased to $372.1 million from $367.9 million in the prior quarter.

What was the total investment income for Saratoga Investment in fiscal Q2 2025?

Total investment income was $43.0 million in fiscal Q2 2025.

What is the dividend yield of Saratoga Investment based on the latest results?

The dividend yield is 12.7%, based on a stock price of $23.26 as of October 7, 2024.

How much did Saratoga Investment originate in new investments in fiscal Q2 2025?

Saratoga Investment originated $2.6 million in new investments during fiscal Q2 2025.

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