• Net Investment Income: Increased by 13% to $0.30 per share.
• Net Asset Value per Share: Increased by 14% to $12.85 per share.
• Dividend Income: Increase attributed to a nonrecurring distribution on an equity position.
• Equity Position in Pfanstiehl Holdings: Fair value increased by $15.6 million to $89.3 million.
• Total Investment Income: Up 7% to $11.6 million.
• Total Expenses: Increased by 3.5% to $7.6 million.
• Quarterly Distribution: Remains at $0.34 per share, representing a 16.9% annualized yield.
• Regulatory Asset Coverage Ratio: Increased by 8 percentage points to 169%.
• Investment Portfolio Composition: 69% senior secured loans, 25% structured finance securities, 6% equity securities.
• Weighted Average Performing Investment Income Yield: Improved to 13.8%.
• Outstanding Debt: 72% unsecured at quarter end.

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Release Date: March 04, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

• Net investment income increased by approximately 13% to $0.30 per share, driven by nonrecurring dividend and fee income.
• Net asset value per share increased by 14% to $12.85, primarily due to appreciation in equity and structured finance positions.
• No new nonaccruals were reported this quarter, indicating a stable portfolio performance.
• The company maintains a diversified and defensively positioned loan portfolio, with significant exposure to manufacturing and healthcare sectors.
• 72% of outstanding debt is unsecured, providing operational flexibility, and the company has a nonrecourse $150 million floating rate facility maturing in June 2027.

Negative Points

• Interest income declined due to the impact of interest rate cuts on reference rates, affecting overall income.
• Total expenses increased by 3.5% to $7.6 million, primarily due to higher management and incentive fees.
• M&A activity remains muted, limiting new investment opportunities.
• Some borrowers performed below expectations, although they are still expected to meet interest and principal payments.
• The company is exploring refinancing and extension options on some debt facilities, indicating potential challenges in managing existing debt.

Q & A Highlights

Q: Can you elaborate on the factors driving the increase in net investment income this quarter? A: Bilal Rashid, Chairman and CEO, explained that the 13% increase in net investment income to $0.30 per share was primarily due to a rise in dividend income from a nonrecurring distribution on one of their equity positions and other nonrecurring fee income.

Q: What is the status of your equity investment in Pfanstiehl Holdings? A: Bilal Rashid noted that the fair value of their largest equity position in Pfanstiehl Holdings increased by $15.6 million to $89.3 million at quarter end, driven by improved fundamental performance. They continue to explore ways to monetize this investment.

Q: How has the recent Fed rate cuts impacted your portfolio? A: Bilal Rashid mentioned that the Fed rate cuts during the second half of 2024 positively impacted their portfolio companies by reducing interest costs, although it put pressure on their loan yields.

Q: What is the composition of your investment portfolio at the end of the quarter? A: Jeffrey Cerny, CFO, stated that the investment portfolio was comprised of approximately 69% senior secured loans, 25% structured finance securities, and 6% equity securities, with investments in 64 unique issuers totaling $409.7 million at fair value.

Q: How is OFS Capital positioned to navigate the current market environment? A: Bilal Rashid emphasized their focus on capital preservation and the strength of their adviser's experience, which manages approximately $3.9 billion across various markets. Their adviser and affiliates maintain a 23% ownership in the company, aligning their interests with shareholders.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.