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T. ROWE PRICE OHA SELECT PRIVATE CREDIT FUND ANNOUNCES MARCH 31, 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND DECLARED TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS OF $0.87 PER SHARE IN Q1 2024

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T. Rowe Price OHA Select Private Credit Fund (OCREDIT) announced financial results with total distributions of $0.87 per share in Q1 2024. The company reported strong interest income and attractive asset yields, growing net asset value per share and successful fundings. OCREDIT launched on a major wirehouse platform and issued new common shares, declaring distributions of $0.23 per share for the quarter.

Positive
  • Strong interest income and attractive all-in asset yields driving performance.

  • Successful fundings with gross and net investment of $303.5 million and $206.5 million respectively.

  • Growing net asset value per share from $28.00 to $28.15.

  • Launch on major wirehouse platform in April and issuance of new common shares for proceeds of $126.1 million.

Negative
  • Decrease in ending debt-to-equity ratio from 0.79x to 0.61x.

  • Net debt outstanding of $505.1 million with a decrease in weighted average cost of debt.

  • Deceleration in earnings per share from $1.42 to $1.02.

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The detailed financial results and distributions for OCREDIT signify stable operational growth with the net investment income per share increasing slightly to $1.05 from $1.03 in the previous quarter. The earnings per share, however, saw a noteworthy dip from $1.42 to $1.02, which may raise questions about the sustainability of profits in the face of aggressive expansion and competitive pressure. While net asset value per share growth appears modest, the slight increase reaffirms a stable valuation. A important aspect for investors to monitor is the debt-to-equity ratio, which decreased from 0.79x to 0.61x, reflecting a healthier financial leverage position. This, coupled with the decline in the weighted average cost of debt, shows strategic financial management that may attract conservative investors seeking lower risk profiles in credit markets.

OCREDIT's successful issuance of $126.1 million through Class I common shares and subsequent public offering proceeds of $61.8 million underscores market confidence in their credit strategies, suggesting robust capital raising capabilities. The growth of their investment portfolio to $1.356.8 million in fair value and diversification across 21 different industries represents a strategic effort to mitigate risk through sectoral spread. The Company's 'credit-first' approach and the reported annualized distribution yield of 9.8% provide an attractive proposition for yield-seeking investors, especially in the current dynamic market environment. However, investors should be aware of the market's cyclical nature and conduct due diligence on the quality of underlying assets, particularly since all debt investments are at floating rates, which could be sensitive to interest rate fluctuations.

NEW YORK, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- T. Rowe Price OHA Select Private Credit Fund (the "Company" or "OCREDIT") today announced financial results and declared total distributions of $0.87 per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

"OCREDIT continues to perform in line with our original expectations, driven by robust interest income and attractive all-in asset yields," said Eric Muller, OCREDIT's Chief Executive Officer. "As we look ahead to the second quarter, we look forward to continuing to deploy shareholder capital into compelling investment opportunities with a "credit-first" approach in an increasingly dynamic market."

"As OCREDIT continues to grow, we are pleased to see its adoption across the wealth channel, including through OCREDIT's launch on its first major wirehouse platform in April," said Doug Keller, T. Rowe Price's Head of U.S. Intermediaries Alternatives Sales. "The early success highlights the close partnership of T. Rowe Price and OHA in delivering our shared vision of bringing OHA's private credit expertise to individual investors through T. Rowe Price's global scale."

QUARTERLY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Net investment income per share was $1.05 with weighted average yield on debt and income producing investments, at amortized cost of 12.7%1;
  • Earnings per share were $1.02 with inception-to-date2 annualized total return of 15.89%3;
  • Net asset value per share as of March 31, 2024 was $28.15, up 0.5% from $28.00 as of December 31, 2023;
  • Gross and net investment fundings were $303.5 million and $206.5 million, respectively;
  • Ending debt-to-equity was 0.61x, as compared to 0.79x as of December 31, 2023;
  • The Company had total net debt outstanding of $505.1 million with a decrease in weighted average cost of debt from 8.0% to 7.9% quarter over quarter. During the first quarter of 2024, the Company issued $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of Series 2024A Senior Notes, due March 7, 2029, with a fixed interest rate of 7.77% per year;
  • Subsequent to quarter end on April 10, 2024, the Company launched on its first major wirehouse platform;
  • During the first quarter of 2024, the Company issued 4,486,580 of Class I common shares for proceeds of $126.1 million. From April 1, 2024 through May 8, 2024, the Company received total proceeds of $61.8 million from common shareholders in connection with its public offering.4
  • Subsequent to quarter end on April 23, 2024, the Company declared a regular distribution of $0.20 and a variable supplemental distribution of $0.03 per Class I common share, for total distributions of $0.23 per Class I common share, which are payable on or about May 30, 2024 to Class I common shareholders of record as of April 30, 2024.

DISTRIBUTIONS

During the first quarter of 2024, the Company declared total distributions of $0.87 per share, of which $0.18 per share was a special distribution. As of March 31, 2024, the Company's annualized distribution yield (excluding special distributions) was 9.8%.5 

From April 1, 2024 through May 8, 2024, the Company declared the following distributions:

($ per share)

April 23, 2024

Base Distribution

$0.20

Variable Distribution

$0.03

Total Distribution

$0.23

SELECTED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

($ in thousands, unless otherwise noted)

Q1 2024

Q4 2023

Net investment income per share

$1.05

$1.03

Net investment income

$29,656

$21,038

Earnings per share

$1.02

$1.42




($ in millions, unless otherwise noted)

As of

March 31, 2024

As of

December 31, 2023

Total fair value of investments

$1,356.8

$1,148.4

Total assets

$1,494.5

$1,286.1

Total net assets

$834.6

$704.4

Net asset value per share

$28.15

$28.00

INVESTMENT ACTIVITY

For the three months ended March 31, 2024, net investment fundings were $206.5 million. The Company invested $303.5 million during the quarter, including $117.9 million in 9 new companies and $185.6 million in existing companies. The Company had $97.0 million of principal repayments and sales during the quarter.

($ in millions, unless otherwise noted)

Q1 2024

Q4 2023

Investment Fundings

$303.5

$228.9

Sales and Repayments

$97.0

$20.6

Net Investment Activity

$206.5

$208.3

As of March 31, 2024, the Company's investment portfolio had a fair value of $1,356.8 million, comprised of investments in 91 portfolio companies operating across 21 different industries. The investment portfolio at fair value was comprised of 94.1% first lien senior secured loans and 5.9% second lien senior secured loans. In addition, as of March 31, 2024, 100% of the Company's debt investments based on fair value were at floating rates, and there were no investments on non-accrual status.

ABOUT T. ROWE PRICE OHA SELECT PRIVATE CREDIT FUND

T. Rowe Price OHA Select Private Credit Fund (the "Company" or "OCREDIT") is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company ("BDC") under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"). The Company also intends to elect to be treated as a regulated investment company ("RIC") under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). OHA Private Credit Advisors LLC (the "Adviser") is the investment adviser of the Company. The Adviser is registered as an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. OCREDIT's registration statement became effective on September 29, 2023. From inception through March 31, 2024, the Company has invested approximately $1,475.8 million in aggregate cost of debt investments prior to any subsequent exits or repayments. The Company's investment objective is to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns, predominately in the form of current income, with select investments capturing long-term capital appreciation, while maintaining a strong focus on downside protection. OCREDIT invests primarily in directly originated and customized private financing solutions, including loans and other debt securities with a strong focus on senior secured lending to larger companies.

Please visit www.ocreditfund.com for additional information.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain information contained in this communication constitutes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as "outlook," "indicator," "believes," "expects," "potential," "continues," "may," "can," "will," "should," "seeks," "approximately," "predicts," "intends," "plans," "estimates," "anticipates", "confident," "conviction," "identified" or the negative versions of these words or other comparable words thereof. These may include financial projections and estimates and their underlying assumptions, statements about plans, objectives and expectations with respect to future operations, statements regarding future performance, statements regarding economic and market trends and statements regarding identified but not yet closed investments. Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and there are or may be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in such statements. OCREDIT believes these factors also include but are not limited to those described under the section entitled "Risk Factors" in its prospectus, and any such updated factors included in its periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which are accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this document (or OCREDIT's prospectus and other filings). Except as otherwise required by federal securities laws, OCREDIT undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

ABOUT OAK HILL ADVISORS

Oak Hill Advisors ("OHA") is a leading global credit-focused alternative asset manager with over 30 years of investment experience. OHA works with institutions and individuals and seeks to deliver a consistent track record of risk-adjusted returns with downside focus. The firm manages approximately $64 billion of capital across credit strategies, including private credit, high yield bonds, leveraged loans, stressed and distressed debt and collateralized loan obligations as of March 31, 2024. OHA's emphasis on long-term partnerships with companies, sponsors and other partners provides access to a proprietary opportunity set allowing for customized credit solutions with strength across market cycles.

With over 410 experienced professionals across six global offices, OHA brings a collaborative approach to offering investors a single platform to meet their diverse credit needs. OHA is the private markets platform of T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (NASDAQ – GS: TROW). For more information, please visit oakhilladvisors.com.

About T. Rowe Price

Founded in 1937, T. Rowe Price (NASDAQ – GS: TROW) helps individuals and institutions around the world achieve their long-term investment goals. As a large global asset management company known for investment excellence, retirement leadership, and independent proprietary research, the firm is built on a culture of integrity that puts client interests first. Clients rely on the award-winning firm for its retirement expertise and active management of equity, fixed income, alternatives, and multi-asset investment capabilities. T. Rowe Price has $1.54 trillion in assets under management as of March 31, 2024, and serves millions of clients globally. News and other updates can be found on FacebookInstagramLinkedInXYouTube, and troweprice.com/newsroom

 

T. Rowe Price OHA Select Private Credit Fund

Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities

(in thousands, except per share amounts)



As of

As of


March 31, 2024

December 31, 2023

ASSETS

(unaudited)


Investments at fair value:



Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments (cost of $1,342,007
and $1,131,726 at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023,
respectively)

$                1,356,751

$                1,148,412

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

107,743

105,456

Interest receivable

13,556

15,498

Deferred financing costs

5,797

6,021

Deferred offering costs

1,167

1,705

Receivable for investments sold

2,207

9,044

Other assets

7,234

-

Total assets

$                1,494,455

$                1,286,136




LIABILITIES



Debt (net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $3,549 and $0,
at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively)

$                   505,097

$                   558,630

Payable for investments purchased

135,805

151

Interest and debt fee payable

4,557

4,846

Distribution payable

12,155

11,573

Unrealized depreciation on foreign currency forward contracts

143

1,048

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

2,089

5,457

Total liabilities

$                   659,846

$                   581,705




Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)






NET ASSETS



Class I shares, $0.01 par value (29,645,450 and 25,158,870
shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2024 and December
31, 2023, respectively)

$                          296

$                          252

Additional paid in capital

813,216

687,139

Distributable earnings (loss)

21,097

17,040

Total net assets

$                   834,609

$                   704,431

Total liabilities and net assets

$                1,494,455

$                1,286,136

Net asset value per share

$                       28.15

$                       28.00

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
sec.gov

T. Rowe Price OHA Select Private Credit Fund

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)



For the Three Months Ended


March 31, 2024

March 31, 2023

Investment income from non-controlled / non-affiliated investments:



Interest income

$               39,699

$                 2,175

Other income

3,162

-

Total investment income

42,861

2,175




Expenses:



Interest and debt fee expense

11,137

540

Management fees

2,344

-

Income incentive fees

3,363

-

Professional fees

278

387

Board of Trustees fees

97

97

Administrative service expenses

413

42

Other general & administrative expenses

1,001

8

Amortization of deferred offering costs

756

-

Total expenses before fee waivers and expense support

19,389

1,074

Expense support

(477)

-

Management fees waiver

(2,344)

-

Income incentive fee waiver

(3,363)

-

Total expenses net of fee waivers and expense support

13,205

1,074

Net investment income

29,656

1,101




Realized and unrealized gain (loss):



Realized gain (loss):



Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments

129

11

Foreign currency transactions

146

-

Foreign currency forward contracts

(61)

-

Net realized gain (loss)

214

11




Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation):



Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments

(1,942)

(5)

Foreign currency forward contracts

905

-

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

(1,037)

(5)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

(823)

6

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$           28,833

$                 1,107




Net investment income per common share

$               1.05

$                   0.55

Increase in net assets resulting from operations per common share

$               1.02

$                   0.55

Weighted average common shares outstanding

28,157,089

2,000,000

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
sec.gov

For a more detailed description of OCREDIT's investment guidelines and risk factors, please refer to the prospectus. Consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before investing or sending money. For a free prospectus containing this and other information, call 1-855-405-6488 or visit www.ocreditfund.com. Read it carefully.

OCREDIT is a non-exchange traded business development company ("BDC") that expects to invest at least 80% of its total assets (net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes) in private credit investments. An investment in OCREDIT involves a high degree of risk. An investor should purchase  securities of OCREDIT only if they can afford the complete loss of the investment.

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities regulator has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Securities regulators have also not passed upon whether this offering can be sold in compliance with existing or future suitability or Regulation Best Interest standard to any or all purchasers.

As of March 26, 2024, OCREDIT is available in 54 states and territories.

As of March 26, 2024, OCREDIT is not registered for offer or sale outside of the United States.

BDCs may charge management fees, incentive fees, as well as other fees associated with servicing loans. These fees will detract from the total return. 

OCREDIT may in certain circumstances invest in companies experiencing distress increasing the risk of default or failure.  OCREDIT is not listed on an exchange which heightens liquidity risk for an investor.  OCREDIT has limited prior operating history and there is no assurance that it will achieve its investment objectives. The Company's public offering is a "blind pool" offering and thus investors will not have the opportunity to evaluate the Company's investments before they are made.  Investors should not expect to be able to sell shares regardless of performance and should consider that they may not have access to the money invested for an extended period of time and may be unable to reduce their exposure in a market downturn. 

OCREDIT employs leverage, which increases the volatility of OCREDIT's investments and will magnify the potential for loss. Fixed-income securities are subject to credit risk, call risk, and interest rate risk.  As interest rates rise, bond prices fall.  Investments in high-yield bonds involve greater risk.  International investments can be riskier than U.S. investments and subject to foreign exchange risk. 

OCREDIT is "non-diversified," meaning it may invest a greater portion of its assets in a single company. OCREDIT's share price can be expected to fluctuate more than that of a comparable diversified fund.  OCREDIT may invest in derivatives, which may be riskier or more volatile than other types of investments because they are generally more sensitive to changes in market or economic conditions.

Account opening and closing fees may apply depending on the amount invested and the timing of the account closure. There may be costs associated with the investments in the account such as periodic management fees, incentive fees, loads, other expenses or brokerage commissions. Fees for optional services may also apply.

Opinions and estimates offered herein constitute the judgment of Oak Hill Advisors, L.P. as of the date this document is provided to an investor and are subject to change as are statements about market trends. All opinions and estimates are based on assumptions, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of Oak Hill Advisors, L.P. In preparing this document, Oak Hill Advisors, L.P. has relied upon and assumed, without independent verification, the accuracy and completeness of all information. Oak Hill Advisors, L.P. believes that the information provided herein is reliable; however, it does not warrant its accuracy or completeness. Certain information contained in the press release discusses general market activity, industry or sector trends, or other broad-based economic, market or political conditions and should not be construed as research or investment advice.

Diversification cannot assure a profit or protect against loss in a declining market. Potential investors are urged to consult a tax professional regarding the possible economic, tax, legal, or other consequences of investing in OCREDIT in light of their particular circumstances.

In the United States, the Company's securities are offered through T. Rowe Price Investment Services Inc., a broker-dealer registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and a member of FINRA. OHA is a T. Rowe Price company.

© 2024 Oak Hill Advisors. All Rights Reserved. OHA is a trademark of Oak Hill Advisors, L.P.  T. ROWE PRICE is a trademark of T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. All other trademarks shown are the property of their respective owners. Use does not imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation of Oak Hill Advisors with any of the trademark owners.

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1 Computed as (a) the annual stated interest rate or yield plus the annual accretion of discounts or less the annual amortization of premiums, as applicable, on income producing securities, divided by (b) the total relevant investments at amortized cost or fair value, as applicable.

2 Inception is November 14, 2022.

3 Annualized total return based on net asset value calculated as the change in net asset value per share during the respective period, assuming distributions that have been declared are reinvested on the effects of the performance of the Company during the period. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

4 Does not include common shares sold through the Company's distribution reinvestment plan.

5 Future distribution payments are not guaranteed.

 

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FAQ

What were the total distributions declared by OCREDIT in Q1 2024?

OCREDIT declared total distributions of $0.87 per share in Q1 2024.

What was the net investment income per share in Q1 2024 for OCREDIT?

The net investment income per share for OCREDIT was $1.05 in Q1 2024.

How did OCREDIT's net asset value per share change from December 31, 2023, to March 31, 2024?

OCREDIT's net asset value per share increased from $28.00 to $28.15 from December 31, 2023, to March 31, 2024.

What distributions did OCREDIT declare from April 1, 2024, through May 8, 2024?

OCREDIT declared a base distribution of $0.20 and a variable supplemental distribution of $0.03 per Class I common share, totaling $0.23 per share from April 1, 2024, through May 8, 2024.

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