Saratoga Investment Corp. Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.53 per Share for the Fiscal First Quarter Ended May 31, 2022
Saratoga Investment Corp. (NYSE:SAR) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.53 per share for the fiscal first quarter ending May 31, 2022, payable on June 29, 2022. Shareholders of record as of June 14, 2022, can choose between cash or stock via the Company's dividend reinvestment plan. The dividend strategy emphasizes Saratoga's commitment to providing consistent returns, supported by a healthy credit profile and strong portfolio performance. This marks the first dividend declaration in fiscal year 2023, consistent with past quarterly dividends.
- Declared a quarterly dividend of $0.53 per share, reflecting consistent financial performance.
- Strong track record and portfolio performance underpin dividend strategy.
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Contact: Henri Steenkamp
Saratoga Investment Corp.
212-906-7800
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NEW YORK, May 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saratoga Investment Corp. (NYSE:SAR) (“Saratoga Investment” or “the Company”), a business development company, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of
“Our continued strong track record and portfolio performance, healthy credit profile, robust deal pipeline, and ongoing asset growth are key attributes of our ability to deliver consistent financial performance and support a program of paying quarterly dividends,” said Christian L. Oberbeck, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saratoga Investment. “This dividend strategy is consistent with our objective of producing the best risk-adjusted, accretive returns for our shareholders over the long-term.”
This is the first dividend declared in fiscal year 2023. The Company previously declared in fiscal 2022 a quarterly dividend of
Shareholders will have the option to receive payment of the dividend in cash or receive shares of common stock pursuant to the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan (“DRIP”). Saratoga Investment shareholders who hold their shares with a broker must affirmatively instruct their brokers prior to the record date if they prefer to receive this dividend, and future dividends, in common stock. The number of shares of common stock to be delivered shall be determined by dividing the total dollar amount by
About Saratoga Investment
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 owns two SBIC-licensed subsidiaries and manages a
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