BCP Investment Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
BCIC expects to favor debt repayment and share repurchases over new investments as portfolio repayments arrive in coming quarters.
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BCP Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: BCIC) reported third-quarter net investment income of $0.37 per share and signed an agreement to acquire ICMB. Net investment income fell from $0.45 per share in the second quarter and $0.71 a year earlier. Investment income was $13.9 million, versus $15.2 million sequentially. Net asset value fell to $13.13 per share from $14.49 at June 30.
The ICMB acquisition consideration equals 90% of ICMB’s adjusted net asset value, using newly issued BCIC shares and, if applicable, cash. ICMB shareholder approval and debt-payoff instruments remain required; BCIC expects the transaction to be accretive. Non-accrual debt investments declined to 10 from 11, representing 2.8% of portfolio fair value versus 3.1%. BCIC expanded its KeyBank facility to $150 million and declared unchanged monthly distributions of $0.09 per share for January through March 2027.
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Positive
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.ICMB acquisition agreement sets consideration at 90% of ICMB’s adjusted net asset value; BCIC expects accretion.
- Moderate pointKeyBank committed capacity increased from $75.0 million to $150.0 million. 1.8× market cap
- Moderate point$10.0 million note issuance funded redemption of the remaining $10.0 million of 2026 Notes. 12% of market cap
- Moderate pointThird-quarter net expenses fell to $9.310 million from $10.092 million a year earlier.
- Moderate pointNine-month investment income increased to $46.653 million from $43.688 million a year earlier.
6 minor points
- Minor pointKeyBank borrowing spreads fell from 2.80% to 2.50% during reinvestment and 3.20% to 3.00% during amortization.
- Minor pointKeyBank reinvestment period extended to August 2029, with maturity extended to August 2031.
- Minor pointJPMorgan revolving facility was repaid in full and terminated, consolidating secured revolving borrowings at KeyBank.
- Minor pointNon-accrual debt investments fell from 11 to 10; fair-value exposure declined from 3.1% to 2.8% sequentially.
- Minor pointOutstanding borrowings declined to $282.4 million at September 30 from $286.1 million at June 30.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Capital allocation is expected to favor debt repayment and share repurchases over new investments in coming quarters.
Negative
- Major pointThird-quarter realized investment losses widened to $8.880 million from $2.678 million a year earlier. 11% of market cap
- Major pointThird-quarter unrealized investment losses were $8.465 million, versus gains of $15.525 million a year earlier. 10% of market cap
- Moderate pointThird-quarter investment income fell to $13.890 million from $18.940 million a year earlier and $15.2 million sequentially.
- Moderate pointThird-quarter net investment income fell to $4.580 million, versus $8.848 million a year earlier and $5.5 million sequentially.
- Moderate pointCore investment income was $12.233 million versus $15.322 million a year earlier; sequentially, $12.2 million versus $12.9 million.
- Moderate pointNet asset value fell to $162.7 million, or $13.13 per share, from $179.5 million, or $14.49, sequentially.
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.New BCIC merger shares dilute holders; stock consideration is capped at 19.99% of shares outstanding November 11, 2026.
- Moderate pointPortfolio fair value declined to $434.2 million from $452.7 million at June 30.
- Moderate pointAsset coverage declined to approximately 157% from 162% at June 30.
- Moderate pointNine-month net expenses increased to $29.665 million from $25.943 million a year earlier.
16 minor points
- Minor pointThird-quarter debt-extinguishment losses were $0.532 million, versus none a year earlier.
- Minor pointThird-quarter investment tax provision was $0.190 million, versus a $1.935 million benefit a year earlier.
- Minor pointICMB merger requires ICMB shareholder approval and delivery of instruments providing for payoff of ICMB’s outstanding debt.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Merger cash consideration is capped at 60% of aggregate consideration, subject to contractual adjustment.
- Minor pointAdditional $10.0 million notes carry a 7.50% rate and mature in 2029.
- Minor point2026 Notes redemption at par plus accrued interest produced a loss of less than $0.1 million in October.
- Minor pointNon-accrual exposure at amortized cost rose to 6.0% from 5.7% sequentially.
- Minor pointDebt portfolio fair value excluding CLO funds, equities and joint ventures declined to $335.7 million from $349.7 million sequentially.
- Minor pointQuarterly net repayments and sales were approximately $5.8 million, with approximately $3.1 million deployed versus $8.9 million repaid or sold.
- Minor pointGross and net leverage each rose to approximately 1.7x from 1.6x at June 30.
- Minor pointNine-month net investment income declined to $16.988 million from $17.745 million; basic per-share income fell to $1.37 from $1.72.
- Minor pointNine-month core investment income declined to $39.993 million from $40.054 million a year earlier.
- Minor pointNine-month realized investment losses widened to $21.384 million from $18.691 million a year earlier.
- Minor pointNine-month unrealized investment losses were $27.837 million, versus gains of $18.250 million a year earlier.
- Minor pointNine-month debt-extinguishment losses were $0.892 million, versus none a year earlier.
- Minor pointNine-month investment tax provision was $0.409 million, versus a $1.726 million benefit a year earlier.
News Explained
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Key Figures
- Total investment income
- $13.9 million
- Q3 2026; compared with $15.2 million in Q2 2026
- Net investment income
- $4.6 million ($0.37 per share)
- Q3 2026; compared with $5.5 million ($0.45 per share) in Q2 2026
- Net asset value
- $162.7 million ($13.13 per share)
- As of Sep. 30, 2026; compared with $179.5 million ($14.49 per share) as of Jun. 30, 2026
- Non-accrual portfolio share
- 2.8% at fair value; 6.0% at amortized cost
- As of Sep. 30, 2026
- Merger consideration
- 90% of ICMB’s adjusted net asset value
- Aggregate consideration under the merger agreement
- Stock consideration cap
- 19.99%
- Cap relative to BCIC common stock outstanding as of Nov. 11, 2026
- Cash consideration cap
- 60%
- Cap as a share of aggregate merger consideration
- Monthly base distribution
- $0.09 per share
- Declared for each of January, February, and March 2027
Previous Earnings Reports
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Q2 NII and NAV fell from Q1, with unrealized mark-to-market losses cited.
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Subsequent to Quarter End, Entered into a Merger Agreement to Acquire Investcorp Credit Management BDC, Inc. at
Declares Monthly Base Distributions of
Non-Accrual Debt Investments Decline to 10, Representing
NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BCP Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: BCIC) (“BCIC” or the “Company”) announced today its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.
Third Quarter 2026 Highlights
- Total investment income for the third quarter of 2026 was
$13.9 million , compared to$15.2 million for the second quarter of 2026. - Core investment income1, excluding the impact of purchase price accounting, for the third quarter of 2026 was
$12.2 million , compared to$12.9 million for the second quarter of 2026. - Net investment income (“NII”) for the third quarter of 2026, was
$4.6 million ($0.37 per share), compared to$5.5 million ($0.45 per share) for the second quarter of 2026. - Net asset value (“NAV”) as of September 30, 2026 was
$162.7 million ($13.13 per share), compared to$179.5 million ($14.49 per share) as of June 30, 2026. - Non-accrual investments decreased to 10 across 7 portfolio companies from 11 across 7 portfolio companies, representing
2.8% and6.0% of the Company’s investment portfolio at fair value and amortized cost, respectively, as of September 30, 2026, compared to3.1% and5.7% , respectively, as of June 30, 2026. For a subset of the non-accrual population, the Company continues to recognize interest income on a cash basis (i.e., only when cash payments are received). - Deployment of approximately
$3.1 million and repayments and sales of approximately$8.9 million resulting in net repayments and sales of approximately$5.8 million during the quarter. - The Company issued
$10.0 million of7.50% notes due 2029 on September 2, 2026, as additional notes under the Sixth Supplemental Indenture pursuant to which the Company previously issued$50.0 million aggregate principal amount of7.50% notes due 2029 on March 24, 2026. The additional notes are consolidated with and treated as a single series and have the same terms as to status, redemption and otherwise (other than issue date) as the initial issuance. - The Company amended its senior secured revolving credit facility with KeyBank National Association (as amended, the “KeyBank Credit Facility”) on August 6, 2026, reducing the applicable borrowing spread from
2.80% to2.50% during the reinvestment period and from3.20% to3.00% during the amortization period, extending the reinvestment period to August 2029 and the maturity date to August 2031, and increasing committed capacity under the KeyBank Credit Facility from$75.0 million to$150.0 million . Borrowings under the KeyBank Credit Facility were used to repay in full all outstanding advances and other amounts then due under the Company's revolving credit facility with JPMorgan, and the commitments thereunder were terminated, consolidating the Company's secured revolving borrowings into a single facility.
Subsequent Events
- On September 3, 2026, the Company notified U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association of its election to redeem the remaining
$10.0 million aggregate principal amount outstanding of its 2026 Notes pursuant to the terms of the Base Indenture, the Fourth Supplemental Indenture and the Fifth Supplemental Indenture. On October 3, 2026, the 2026 Notes were redeemed at par plus accrued interest which resulted in a loss of less than$0.1 million . - On October 30, 2026, the Company paid its regular monthly base distribution of
$0.09 per share of common stock to stockholders of record as of October 15, 2026. - On November 11, 2026, the Company declared a regular monthly base distribution of
$0.09 per share of common stock for each of January, February, and March 2027. The January 2027 distribution is payable on January 29, 2027, to stockholders of record at the close of business on January 15, 2027. The February 2027 distribution is payable on March 2, 2027, to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 16, 2027. The March 2027 distribution is payable on March 30, 2027, to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 15, 2027. - On November 11, 2026, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Investcorp Credit Management BDC, Inc., a Maryland corporation (“ICMB”), and Aria Acquisition Sub, Inc., a Maryland corporation and a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Acquisition Sub”). The Merger Agreement provides that (i) Acquisition Sub will merge with and into ICMB (the “First Merger”), with ICMB continuing as the surviving company and as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Surviving Company”), and (ii) immediately after the effectiveness of the First Merger, the Surviving Company will merge with and into the Company (the “Second Merger” and, together with the First Merger, the “Mergers”), with the Company continuing as the surviving corporation. ICMB’s board of directors, on the recommendation of its special committee, and the Company’s board of directors have each approved the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby and have declared the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby advisable. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, each outstanding share of ICMB’s common stock (other than shares held by subsidiaries of ICMB or held, directly or indirectly, by the Company or Acquisition Sub) will be converted into the right to receive newly-issued shares of the Company’s common stock and, if applicable, cash, without interest, based on aggregate consideration equal to
90% of ICMB’s adjusted net asset value. The exchange ratio will be based on the parties’ respective adjusted net asset values per share. The stock consideration is capped at19.99% of the Company’s common stock outstanding as of November 11, 2026, and the cash consideration is capped at60% of the aggregate merger consideration, subject to adjustment as provided in the Merger Agreement to preserve the intended economic terms and tax treatment. Consummation of the Mergers is subject to certain customary closing conditions, including approval by ICMB’s stockholders and the delivery of customary instruments providing for the payoff of ICMB’s outstanding indebtedness.
Management Commentary
Ted Goldthorpe, Chief Executive Officer of BCP Investment Corporation, stated, “We are pleased to announce our proposed merger with ICMB, which represents another step in the execution of our strategy to pursue consolidation in the BDC space. We expect the transaction to be accretive for ICMB and BCIC stockholders. We have been proactive in identifying specific opportunities where our Company can benefit from greater scale and cost synergies, and we believe the combined company will benefit from having lower financing costs, a reduction in public company costs per share and improved trading liquidity in the equity.
During the third quarter, we continued to actively manage and reposition our portfolio, with an emphasis on credit quality, liquidity and strengthening our overall financial position. We completed the previously announced amendment to our KeyBank Credit Facility, increasing borrowing capacity to
Net investment income of
Net asset value was impacted by unrealized mark-to-market movements throughout the portfolio, reflecting markdowns across multiple industries during the quarter. We remain closely engaged with these portfolio companies as they navigate the current environment. At the same time, the number of debt investments on non-accrual declined from 11 to 10 during the quarter, while non-accrual investments at fair value decreased to
Looking ahead, our priorities remain centered on actively managing the existing portfolio, maintaining balance sheet flexibility, and allocating capital where we see the most compelling risk-adjusted returns. Given current trading levels, we expect to favor debt repayment and share repurchases as we receive repayments over new investments in the coming quarters. We believe the improvements to our financing structure leave us well positioned to manage through the current environment.
Lastly, we are pleased that our Board has approved regular monthly base distributions totaling
Selected Financial Highlights
- Total investment income for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, was
$13.9 million , of which approximately$12.0 million was attributable to interest income, inclusive of payment-in-kind income, from the Debt Securities Portfolio. This compares to total investment income of$18.9 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, of which approximately$17.2 million was attributable to interest income, inclusive of payment-in-kind income, from the Debt Securities Portfolio. - Core investment income for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, excluding the impact of purchase discount accretion, was
$12.2 million , compared to$15.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. - NII for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, was
$4.6 million ($0.37 per share), compared to$8.8 million ($0.71 per share) for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. - The investment portfolio at fair value as of September 30, 2026, was
$434.2 million , comprised of 105 portfolio companies. The debt investment portfolio, excluding investments in CLO Funds, equities and Joint Ventures, totaled$335.7 million at fair value, across 32 industries and 68 portfolio companies, with an average par balance per investment of approximately$3.1 million . This compares to a total investment portfolio at fair value as of June 30, 2026, of$452.7 million , comprised of 107 portfolio companies. The Company’s debt investment portfolio, excluding investments in the CLO Funds, equities and Joint Ventures, totaled$349.7 million at fair value as of June 30, 2026, and was spread across 33 different industries comprised of 71 different portfolio companies with an average par balance per investment of approximately$3.2 million . - Debt investments on non-accrual as of September 30, 2026, totaled 10 attributable to 7 portfolio companies, representing
2.8% and6.0% of the Company’s investment portfolio at fair value and amortized cost, respectively. This compares to 11 debt investments attributable to 7 portfolio companies, representing3.1% and5.7% of the Company’s investment portfolio at fair value and amortized cost, respectively, as of June 30, 2026. As of September 30, 2026, for a subset of the non-accrual population, the Company continues to recognize interest income on a cash basis (i.e., only when cash payments are actually received). - Weighted average annualized yield was approximately
12.1% (excluding income from non-accruals and collateralized loan obligations) as of September 30, 2026. - Par value of outstanding borrowings as of September 30, 2026, was
$282.4 million , compared to$286.1 million as of June 30, 2026. The asset coverage ratio was approximately157% , compared to162% as of June 30, 2026. Gross and net leverage as of September 30, 2026, were approximately 1.7x and 1.7x2, compared to 1.6x and 1.6x2, respectively, as of June 30, 2026.
Results of Operations
Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, and September 30, 2025, were as follows:
| For the Three Months Ended September 30, | For the Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| ($ in thousands, except share and per share amounts) | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total investment income | $ | 13,890 | $ | 18,940 | $ | 46,653 | $ | 43,688 | |||||||||||||||
| Net expenses | 9,310 | 10,092 | 29,665 | 25,943 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net Investment Income | 4,580 | 8,848 | 16,988 | 17,745 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net realized gain (loss) on investments | (8,880 | ) | (2,678 | ) | (21,384 | ) | (18,691 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (8,465 | ) | 15,525 | (27,837 | ) | 18,250 | |||||||||||||||||
| Tax (provision) benefit on realized and unrealized v gains (losses) on investments | (190 | ) | 1,935 | (409 | ) | 1,726 | |||||||||||||||||
| Net realized and unrealized appreciation v (depreciation) on investments, net of taxes | (17,535 | ) | 14,782 | (49,630 | ) | 1,285 | |||||||||||||||||
| Realized gains (losses) on extinguishment of debt | (532 | ) | — | (892 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
| Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | (13,487 | ) | $ | 23,630 | $ | (33,534 | ) | $ | 19,030 | |||||||||||||
| Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting from Operations per Common Share: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic: | $ | (1.09 | ) | $ | 1.88 | $ | (2.70 | ) | $ | 1.84 | |||||||||||||
| Diluted: | $ | (1.09 | ) | $ | 1.86 | $ | (2.70 | ) | $ | 1.83 | |||||||||||||
| Net Investment Income Per Common Share: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic: | $ | 0.37 | $ | 0.71 | $ | 1.37 | $ | 1.72 | |||||||||||||||
| Diluted: | $ | 0.37 | $ | 0.70 | $ | 1.37 | $ | 1.71 | |||||||||||||||
| Weighted Average Shares of Common Stock Outstanding — Basic | 12,383,625 | 12,549,643 | 12,398,946 | 10,337,858 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted Average Shares of Common Stock Outstanding — Diluted | 12,383,625 | 12,726,646 | 12,398,946 | 10,397,936 | |||||||||||||||||||
Investment Income
The composition of the Company’s investment income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, and September 30, 2025, was as follows:
| For the Three Months Ended September 30, | For the Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ($ in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income, excluding CLO equity income and purchase discount accretion | $ | 8,790 | $ | 11,032 | $ | 27,989 | $ | 27,127 | |||||||||||||||||
| Purchase discount accretion | 1,657 | 3,618 | 6,660 | 3,634 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Payment-in-kind income | 2,057 | 2,705 | 7,840 | 8,215 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| CLO income | 160 | 79 | 160 | 371 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividend income from Joint Ventures | 1,081 | 1,500 | 3,470 | 4,130 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Fees and other income | 145 | 6 | 534 | 211 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment Income | $ | 13,890 | $ | 18,940 | $ | 46,653 | $ | 43,688 | |||||||||||||||||
| Less: Purchase discount accretion | $ | (1,657 | ) | $ | (3,618 | ) | $ | (6,660 | ) | $ | (3,634 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Core Investment Income | $ | 12,233 | $ | 15,322 | $ | 39,993 | $ | 40,054 | |||||||||||||||||
Fair Value of Investments
The composition of the Company’s investment portfolio as of September 30, 2026, and December 31, 2025, at cost and fair value was as follows:
| ($ in thousands) | September 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Security Type | Cost/Amortized Cost | Fair Value | Fair Value Percentage of Total Portfolio | Cost/Amortized Cost | Fair Value | Fair Value Percentage of Total Portfolio | ||||||||||||||||||
| First Lien Debt | $ | 304,260 | $ | 278,099 | 64.0 | % | $ | 360,556 | $ | 344,126 | 68.7 | % | ||||||||||||
| Second Lien Debt | 45,023 | 34,102 | 7.9 | % | 49,777 | 42,183 | 8.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Subordinated Debt | 29,440 | 23,461 | 5.4 | % | 27,487 | 25,339 | 5.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Collateralized Loan Obligations | 16,467 | 15,684 | 3.6 | % | 1,381 | 1,789 | 0.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Joint Ventures | 66,338 | 45,132 | 10.4 | % | 64,403 | 48,165 | 9.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Equity | 47,594 | 37,446 | 8.6 | % | 44,413 | 39,193 | 7.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Asset Manager Affiliates(1) | 17,791 | — | — | 17,791 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
| Derivatives | 31 | 319 | 0.1 | % | 31 | 180 | 0.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 526,944 | $ | 434,243 | 100.0 | % | $ | 565,839 | $ | 500,975 | 100.0 | % | ||||||||||||
(1) Represents the equity investment in the Asset Manager Affiliates.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of September 30, 2026, the Company had approximately
As of September 30, 2026, and December 31, 2025, the fair values of investments and cash were as follows:
| ($ in thousands) | ||||||||
| Security Type | September 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ | 2,347 | $ | 3,721 | ||||
| Restricted Cash | 3,583 | 8,782 | ||||||
| First Lien Debt | 278,099 | 344,126 | ||||||
| Second Lien Debt | 34,102 | 42,183 | ||||||
| Subordinated Debt | 23,461 | 25,339 | ||||||
| Equity | 37,446 | 39,193 | ||||||
| Collateralized Loan Obligations | 15,684 | 1,789 | ||||||
| Joint Ventures | 45,132 | 48,165 | ||||||
| Derivatives | 319 | 180 | ||||||
| Total | $ | 440,173 | $ | 513,478 | ||||
As of September 30, 2026, the Company had unrestricted cash of
Interest Rate Risk
The Company’s investment income is affected by fluctuations in various interest rates, including SOFR and prime rates.
As of September 30, 2026, approximately
In periods of rising or declining interest rates, the cost of the portion of the Company’s debt associated with its fixed rate borrowings would remain the same, while the interest rate on borrowings under the KeyBank Credit Facility would fluctuate with changes in interest rates.
Generally, the Company would expect that an increase in the base rate index for floating rate investment assets would increase gross investment income and a decrease in the base rate index for such assets would decrease gross investment income (in either case, such increase/decrease may be limited by interest rate floors/minimums for certain investment assets).
| Impact on net investment income from a change in interest rates at: | ||||||||||||
| ($ in thousands) | 1% | 2% | 3% | |||||||||
| Increase in interest rate | $ | 2,144 | $ | 4,287 | $ | 6,431 | ||||||
| Decrease in interest rate | $ | (2,112 | ) | $ | (4,032 | ) | $ | (5,324 | ) | |||
Conference Call and Webcast
We will hold a conference call on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 8:00 am Eastern Time to discuss our third quarter 2026 financial results. To access the call, stockholders, prospective stockholders and analysts should dial (646) 307-1963 approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the conference call and use the conference ID 2135550.
A replay of this conference call will be available shortly after the live call through November 19, 2026.
A live audio webcast of the conference call can be accessed via the Internet, on a listen-only basis at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/ykee8aoy. The online archive of the webcast will be available on the Company’s website shortly after the call at https://www.bcpinvestmentcorporation.com/ in the Investor Relations section under Events and Presentations.
About BCP Investment Corporation
BCP Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: BCIC) is a publicly traded, externally managed closed-end investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”). BCIC’s middle market investment business originates, structures, finances and manages a portfolio of term loans, mezzanine investments and selected equity securities in middle market companies. BCIC’s investment activities are managed by its investment adviser, Sierra Crest Investment Management LLC, an affiliate of BC Partners Advisors L.P.
BCIC’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), earnings releases, press releases and other financial, operational and governance information are available on BCIC’s website at www.bcpinvestmentcorporation.com.
About BC Partners Advisors L.P. and BC Partners Credit
BC Partners is a leading international investment firm in private equity and private credit strategies. Established in 1986, BC Partners has played an active role in developing the European buyout market for three decades.
Today, BC Partners executives operate across markets as an integrated team through the firm’s offices in North America and Europe. For more information, please visit https://www.bcpartners.com/.
BC Partners Credit was launched in February 2017 and has pursued a strategy focused on identifying attractive credit opportunities in any market environment and across sectors, leveraging the deal sourcing and infrastructure made available from BC Partners.
Transaction Advisors
Houlihan Lokey Capital, Inc. is serving as financial advisor to the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of ICMB, Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson LLP is serving as the Special Committee’s counsel and Dechert LLP is serving as counsel to ICMB. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is serving as counsel to BCIC.
About Investcorp Credit Management BDC, Inc.
Investcorp Credit Management BDC, Inc. (NASDAQ: ICMB) is an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. ICMB’s investment objective is to maximize the total return to its stockholders in the form of current income and capital appreciation through debt and related equity investments by targeting investment opportunities with favorable risk-adjusted returns. ICMB seeks to invest primarily in middle-market companies that have annual revenues of at least
Forward-Looking Statements
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Important assumptions include our ability to originate new investments, and achieve certain margins and levels of profitability, the availability of additional capital, and the ability to maintain certain debt to asset ratios. In light of these and other uncertainties, the inclusion of a projection or forward-looking statement in this press release should not be regarded as a representation that such plans, estimates, expectations or objectives will be achieved. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such plans, estimates or expectations include, among others, (1) uncertainty of the expected financial performance of the Company; (2) expected synergies and savings associated with merger transactions effectuated by the Company; (3) the ability of the Company and/or its adviser to implement its business strategy; (4) evolving legal, regulatory and tax regimes; (5) changes in general economic and/or industry specific conditions, including but not limited to the impact of inflation; (6) the impact of increased competition; (7) business prospects and the prospects of the Company’s portfolio companies; (8) contractual arrangements with third parties; (9) any future financings by the Company; (10) the ability of Sierra Crest Investment Management LLC to attract and retain highly talented professionals; (11) the Company’s ability to fund any unfunded commitments; (12) any future distributions by the Company; (13) changes in regional or national economic conditions and their impact on the industries in which we invest; and (14) other changes in the conditions of the industries in which we invest and other factors enumerated in our filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements should be read in conjunction with the risks and uncertainties discussed in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including the Company’s most recent Form 10-K and other SEC filings. We do not undertake to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required to be reported under the rules and regulations of the SEC. Although the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, you are advised to consult any additional disclosures that it may make directly to you or through reports that the Company in the future may file with the SEC, including annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K.
The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation that any plans, estimates or expectations will be achieved. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this communication. Except as required by federal securities laws, neither ICMB nor BCIC undertakes any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or development, future events or otherwise. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the Mergers, BCIC plans to file with the SEC the Registration Statement that will include the Proxy Statement/Prospectus. After the Registration Statement is declared effective by the SEC, ICMB will mail the Proxy Statement/Prospectus to its stockholders. The Proxy Statement/Prospectus and Registration Statement will each contain important information about BCIC, ICMB, the Mergers and related matters. STOCKHOLDERS OF ICMB AND BCIC ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT ARE FILED OR WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THESE DOCUMENTS CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT BCIC, ICMB, THE MERGERS AND RELATED MATTERS. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain the documentation filed with the SEC free of charge at the SEC's website, http://www.sec.gov and for documents filed by BCIC, from BCIC's website at https://www.bcpinvestmentcorporation.com and for documents filed by ICMB, from ICMB's website at https://www.icmbdc.com. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, the websites referenced in this press release is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this press release.
Participation in the Solicitation
ICMB, its directors and certain of its executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of ICMB in connection with the proposed Mergers. Information about the directors and executive officers of ICMB is set forth in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, which was filed by ICMB with the SEC on March 31, 2026 and its proxy statement for its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on November 10, 2025. Additional information regarding the directors and executive officers of ICMB will be contained in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus when it becomes available. These documents may be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above.
No Offer or Solicitation
The information in this communication is for informational purposes only and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction pursuant to or in connection with the proposals included in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus or otherwise, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act.
Contacts:
BCP Investment Corporation
650 Madison Avenue, 3rd floor
New York, NY 10022
info@bcpinvestmentcorporation.com
Brandon Satoren
Chief Financial Officer
Brandon.Satoren@bcpartners.com
(212) 891-2880
The Equity Group Inc.
Lena Cati
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(212) 836-9611
The Equity Group Inc.
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| BCP INVESTMENT CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES | ||||||||
| September 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Investments at fair value: | ||||||||
| Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments (amortized cost of | $ | 329,550 | $ | 409,735 | ||||
| Non-controlled affiliated investments (amortized cost of | 97,681 | 80,585 | ||||||
| Controlled affiliated investments (amortized cost of | 7,012 | 10,655 | ||||||
| Total Investments at fair value (amortized cost of | $ | 434,243 | $ | 500,975 | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2,347 | 3,721 | ||||||
| Restricted cash | 3,583 | 8,782 | ||||||
| Interest receivable | 4,436 | 5,793 | ||||||
| Receivable for unsettled trades | 1,180 | — | ||||||
| Dividend receivable | 892 | 845 | ||||||
| Other assets | 2,781 | 3,525 | ||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 449,462 | $ | 523,641 | ||||
| LIABILITIES | ||||||||
| 2026 Notes (net of deferred financing costs and original issue discount of | $ | 9,995 | $ | 49,688 | ||||
| 2028 Notes (net of deferred financing costs and original issue discount of | 34,359 | 34,149 | ||||||
| 2029 Notes (net of deferred financing costs of | 58,966 | — | ||||||
| 2030 Notes (net of deferred financing costs and original issue discount of | 72,896 | 72,577 | ||||||
| 2032 Convertible Notes (net of deferred financing costs and original issue discount of | 1,908 | 1,898 | ||||||
| Great Lakes Portman Ridge Funding LLC Revolving Credit Facility (net of deferred financing costs of $— and | — | 106,804 | ||||||
| KeyBank Credit Facility (net of deferred financing costs of | 98,628 | 41,765 | ||||||
| Management and incentive fees payable | 1,551 | 1,865 | ||||||
| Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities | 2,280 | 1,714 | ||||||
| Accrued interest payable | 6,205 | 4,025 | ||||||
| Total Liabilities | $ | 286,788 | $ | 314,485 | ||||
| COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | ||||||||
| NET ASSETS | ||||||||
| Common stock, par value | $ | 124 | $ | 125 | ||||
| Capital in excess of par value | 809,179 | 811,111 | ||||||
| Total distributable (loss) earnings | (646,629 | ) | (602,080 | ) | ||||
| Total Net Assets | $ | 162,674 | $ | 209,156 | ||||
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets | $ | 449,462 | $ | 523,641 | ||||
| Net Asset Value Per Common Share | $ | 13.13 | $ | 16.68 | ||||
| BCP INVESTMENT CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||||||||||
| For the Three Months Ended September 30, | For the Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
| INVESTMENT INCOME | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest income: | ||||||||||||||||
| Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments | $ | 9,696 | $ | 13,295 | $ | 31,784 | $ | 29,058 | ||||||||
| Non-controlled affiliated investments | 911 | 1,434 | 3,025 | 2,074 | ||||||||||||
| Total interest income | 10,607 | 14,729 | 34,809 | 31,132 | ||||||||||||
| Payment-in-kind income: | ||||||||||||||||
| Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments(1) | 1,831 | 2,507 | 6,928 | 7,714 | ||||||||||||
| Non-controlled affiliated investments | 226 | 198 | 912 | 501 | ||||||||||||
| Total payment-in-kind income | 2,057 | 2,705 | 7,840 | 8,215 | ||||||||||||
| Dividend income: | ||||||||||||||||
| Non-controlled affiliated investments | 1,081 | 1,500 | 3,470 | 4,130 | ||||||||||||
| Total dividend income | 1,081 | 1,500 | 3,470 | 4,130 | ||||||||||||
| Fees and other income: | ||||||||||||||||
| Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments | 71 | 6 | 340 | 128 | ||||||||||||
| Non-controlled affiliated investments | 74 | — | 194 | 83 | ||||||||||||
| Total fees and other income | 145 | 6 | 534 | 211 | ||||||||||||
| Total investment income | $ | 13,890 | $ | 18,940 | $ | 46,653 | $ | 43,688 | ||||||||
| EXPENSES | ||||||||||||||||
| Management fees | 1,551 | 1,808 | 4,885 | 4,719 | ||||||||||||
| Performance-based incentive fees | — | 1,069 | 873 | 2,956 | ||||||||||||
| Interest and amortization of debt issuance costs | 5,560 | 5,514 | 17,307 | 14,042 | ||||||||||||
| Professional fees | 760 | 621 | 2,389 | 1,476 | ||||||||||||
| Administrative services expense | 652 | 505 | 1,760 | 1,365 | ||||||||||||
| Directors’ expense | 123 | 154 | 369 | 440 | ||||||||||||
| Other general and administrative expenses | 664 | 609 | 2,082 | 1,133 | ||||||||||||
| Total expenses | $ | 9,310 | $ | 10,280 | $ | 29,665 | $ | 26,131 | ||||||||
| Waiver of performance-based incentive fees | — | (188 | ) | — | (188 | ) | ||||||||||
| Net expenses | 9,310 | 10,092 | 29,665 | 25,943 | ||||||||||||
| NET INVESTMENT INCOME | $ | 4,580 | $ | 8,848 | $ | 16,988 | $ | 17,745 | ||||||||
| REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS: | ||||||||||||||||
| Net realized gains (losses) from investment transactions | ||||||||||||||||
| Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments | $ | (8,872 | ) | $ | (1,318 | ) | $ | (21,268 | ) | $ | (11,047 | ) | ||||
| Non-controlled affiliated investments | (8 | ) | (1,360 | ) | (116 | ) | (1,452 | ) | ||||||||
| Controlled affiliated investments | — | — | — | (6,192 | ) | |||||||||||
| Net realized gain (loss) on investments | (8,880 | ) | (2,678 | ) | (21,384 | ) | (18,691 | ) | ||||||||
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | ||||||||||||||||
| Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments | (5,994 | ) | 12,773 | (17,878 | ) | 14,662 | ||||||||||
| Non-controlled affiliated investments | (2,654 | ) | 3,114 | (6,827 | ) | (1,042 | ) | |||||||||
| Controlled affiliated investments | 91 | (362 | ) | (3,271 | ) | 4,651 | ||||||||||
| Derivatives | 92 | — | 139 | (21 | ) | |||||||||||
| Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (8,465 | ) | 15,525 | (27,837 | ) | 18,250 | ||||||||||
| Tax (provision) benefit on realized and unrealized (gains) losses on investments | (190 | ) | 1,935 | (409 | ) | 1,726 | ||||||||||
| Net realized and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, net of taxes | (17,535 | ) | 14,782 | (49,630 | ) | 1,285 | ||||||||||
| Realized gains (losses) on extinguishment of debt | (532 | ) | — | (892 | ) | — | ||||||||||
| NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | $ | (13,487 | ) | $ | 23,630 | $ | (33,534 | ) | $ | 19,030 | ||||||
| Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting from Operations per Common Share: | ||||||||||||||||
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets per share resulting from operations – Basic | $ | (1.09 | ) | $ | 1.88 | $ | (2.70 | ) | $ | 1.84 | ||||||
| Weighted average common stock outstanding – Basic | 12,383,625 | 12,549,643 | 12,398,946 | 10,337,858 | ||||||||||||
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets per share resulting from operations – Diluted | $ | (1.09 | ) | $ | 1.86 | $ | (2.70 | ) | $ | 1.83 | ||||||
| Weighted average common stock outstanding – Diluted | 12,383,625 | 12,726,646 | 12,398,946 | 10,397,936 | ||||||||||||
| Net Investment Income Per Common Share: | ||||||||||||||||
| Net investment income (loss) - Basic | $ | 0.37 | $ | 0.71 | $ | 1.37 | $ | 1.72 | ||||||||
| Net investment income (loss) - Diluted | $ | 0.37 | $ | 0.70 | $ | 1.37 | $ | 1.71 | ||||||||
(1) During the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, the Company received
1 Core investment income represents reported total investment income as determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or U.S. GAAP, less the impact of purchase discount accretion in connection with the Garrison Capital Inc. (“GARS”), Harvest Capital Credit Corporation (“HCAP”), and Logan Ridge Finance Corporation (“LRFC”) mergers. BCIC believes presenting core investment income and the related per share amount is a useful and appropriate supplemental disclosure for analyzing its financial performance due to the unique circumstance giving rise to the purchase accounting adjustment. However, core investment income is a non-U.S. GAAP measure and should not be considered as a replacement for total investment income and other earnings measures presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Instead, core investment income should be reviewed only in connection with such U.S. GAAP measures in analyzing BCIC’s financial performance.
2 Net leverage is calculated as the ratio between (A) debt, excluding unamortized debt issuance costs, less available cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash and (B) NAV. BCIC believes presenting a net leverage ratio is useful and appropriate supplemental disclosure because it reflects the Company’s financial condition net of
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What did BCIC report for third-quarter 2026 net investment income?
BCIC reported $4.580 million of net investment income, or $0.37 per common share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. That compares with $5.5 million, or $0.45 per share, in the second quarter and $8.848 million, or $0.71 per basic share, a year earlier.
What are the terms of BCIC’s proposed ICMB acquisition?
Aggregate consideration equals 90% of ICMB’s adjusted net asset value, payable in newly issued BCIC shares and, if applicable, cash. The exchange ratio will use the companies’ respective adjusted net asset values per share. Stock consideration is capped at 19.99% of BCIC shares outstanding on November 11, 2026; cash is capped at 60% of aggregate consideration, subject to contractual adjustment.
When will BCIC pay its January, February and March 2027 distributions?
The $0.09 per-share monthly distributions are payable January 29, March 2 and March 30, 2027, respectively. The corresponding record dates are January 15, February 16 and March 15, 2027.
How does BCIC recognize income on its non-accrual investments?
For a subset of its non-accrual investments, BCIC continues recognizing interest income on a cash basis, meaning only when payments are actually received. At September 30, 2026, the non-accrual debt investments were attributable to seven portfolio companies.