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Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC) is an internally managed business development company listed on Nasdaq and based in Dallas, Texas. The company focuses on providing flexible financing solutions to support the acquisition and growth of middle market businesses, with $5 million to $50 million investments across the capital structure, including first lien, second lien and non-control equity co-investments. Its news flow reflects this middle market lending focus and its role as a public investment company.
On this page, readers can follow CSWC news related to quarterly and annual financial results, portfolio activity and capital structure developments. Recent releases have covered first and second fiscal quarter results, including details on total investment income, pre-tax net investment income, portfolio composition between credit and equity investments, and non-accrual levels. These updates provide insight into how Capital Southwest’s credit portfolio, largely composed of first lien senior secured debt, and its equity co-investments are performing over time.
Capital Southwest also issues frequent announcements about its dividend policy, including monthly regular dividends and quarterly supplemental dividends, as well as information on its dividend reinvestment plan for registered stockholders. Investors can track Board of Directors decisions on dividend amounts per share and payment schedules, along with commentary on taxable income available for distribution.
Other notable news items include capital markets transactions, such as the pricing and issuance of 5.950% Notes due 2030, updates on the Corporate Credit Facility and SPV Credit Facility, and the use of the Equity ATM Program to raise common equity. Governance and corporate developments, including annual meeting voting results, executive promotions and affirmed investment grade ratings from Fitch Ratings, also appear in the company’s news. This page is a central resource for monitoring ongoing developments that affect CSWC’s operations, portfolio and capital structure.
Capital Southwest (Nasdaq: CSWC) announced formation of a 50/50 joint venture with another private credit asset manager to operate an off-balance-sheet private fund focused on first out senior secured debt in the lower middle market.
The joint venture will be equally owned and governed by a board of managers with equal representation, and is expected to enter a senior secured credit facility whose borrowings will fund investments. The company said the structure will let it allocate portions of larger transactions to the fund, help maintain portfolio granularity, and broaden the range of platform companies it can pursue.
Capital Southwest (Nasdaq: CSWC) announced the hiring of Ryan Mullins as Managing Director on January 21, 2026. Mullins brings over 15 years of deal experience, including more than 10 years in private credit. His prior roles include Principal at Peak Rock Capital, Atalaya Capital Management and Elm Park Capital. Management highlighted Mullins as a seasoned deal originator whose direct lending background and network should support sourcing lower middle market investment opportunities. Mullins holds a BBA in Finance from the University of Texas.
Capital Southwest (Nasdaq: CSWC) announced the promotion of Grant Eason to Managing Director, effective Dec. 9, 2025. Grant has been with the company since 2019 and has nearly seven years at Capital Southwest and 15 years total deal experience, including more than 12 years in credit underwriting.
Management said Eason has a proven track record in sourcing and underwriting middle‑market investments and will contribute to the firm’s investment team focused on lower middle market companies backed by private equity. His prior roles include vice president at Stonehenge Capital and work in investment banking at Stephens. Education: BBA in Finance from Texas Christian University and an MBA from the University of Texas.
Capital Southwest (Nasdaq: CSWC) declared monthly regular dividends of $0.1934 per share for each of January, February and March 2026 and a quarterly supplemental dividend of $0.06 per share payable March 31, 2026.
Total regular dividends for the quarter ending March 31, 2026 equal $0.58 per share, supplemental $0.06, and total dividends per share for the quarter are $0.64. Key ex-dividend, record and payment dates are listed for each distribution.
The company notes taxable income estimates may differ from GAAP net investment income and maintains a dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP) administered by Equiniti Trust Company.
Capital Southwest (Nasdaq: CSWC) reported results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. Key metrics: $1.9B total investment portfolio, $1.7B credit portfolio, $171.7M equity portfolio, $34.0M pre-tax net investment income (NII) or $0.61 per share, and NAV of $16.62 per share.
Quarter activity: $245.5M new commitments, $25.2M in prepayments/exits with $3.5M realized gains, $350M 5.950% unsecured notes issued, and $40.3M raised via Equity ATM.
Capital Southwest (Nasdaq: CSWC) provided preliminary results for Q2 2026 (quarter ended Sept 30, 2025). The company estimates pre-tax net investment income $0.60–$0.61 per share and net investment income $0.56–$0.57 per share. Preliminary NAV per share is estimated at $16.60–$16.64. Preliminary non-accruals are 2.6% of portfolio at cost and 1.0% at fair value. Final Q2 2026 results will be released Nov 3, 2025 after market close, with a live webcast scheduled Nov 4, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET. Webcast registration and replay details are available on the company website.
Capital Southwest Corporation (NASDAQ: CSWC) has priced a public offering of $350 million in 5.950% notes due 2030. The notes will be issued at 99.345% of their principal amount, yielding 6.104% at maturity. Interest payments will be made semi-annually, with the notes maturing on September 18, 2030.
The company plans to use the proceeds to redeem its outstanding 7.75% Notes due 2028 and 3.375% Notes due 2026, as well as repay portions of its Corporate Credit Facility and SPV Credit Facility debt. The offering, expected to close on September 18, 2025, is being managed by multiple financial institutions, with Deutsche Bank Securities, ING Financial Markets, Morgan Stanley, SMBC Nikko Securities, and Wells Fargo Securities acting as active bookrunners.
Capital Southwest (Nasdaq: CSWC), a business development company, has declared its dividend schedule for Q4 2025. The company announced monthly regular dividends of $0.1934 per share for October, November, and December 2025, plus a quarterly supplemental dividend of $0.06 per share for December 2025.
The total dividend distribution for Q4 2025 will be $0.64 per share, comprising $0.58 in regular monthly dividends and $0.06 in supplemental dividend. The company maintains a dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP) allowing registered stockholders to automatically reinvest their dividends into additional CSWC shares.
Capital Southwest Corporation (NASDAQ:CSWC) has provided debt financing for Surge Private Equity's acquisition of White Plains Linen (WPL), a commercial laundry services provider, in a transaction valued at over $50 million.
Founded in 1938, WPL serves the New York metropolitan area's hospitality industry with textile rental and laundry services. The company demonstrates strong business fundamentals with an 86% recurring revenue rate. This acquisition marks Surge's fifteenth platform investment and sixth acquisition in the NYC commercial services sector.
Capital Southwest (Nasdaq: CSWC), a business development company, reported strong financial results for Q1 FY2026 ended June 30, 2025. The company's total investment portfolio reached $1.8 billion, with a credit portfolio of $1.6 billion comprising 99% first lien senior secured debt. Key highlights include pre-tax net investment income of $32.7 million ($0.61 per share) and a weighted average yield on debt investments of 11.8%.
During the quarter, CSWC originated $115.2 million in new commitments and received $80.6 million from portfolio exits, generating $27.1 million in net realized gains. The company maintained strong portfolio quality with non-accruals at just 0.8% of the total portfolio. CSWC declared monthly dividends of $0.1934 per share for July, August, and September 2025, plus a $0.06 supplemental dividend, totaling $0.64 per share for the quarter.
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