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News about Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (NASDAQ: OCSL) centers on its activities as a specialty finance company and business development company focused on customized credit solutions. The company regularly issues press releases and regulatory updates that provide detail on its investment income, portfolio composition, funding arrangements, and governance developments.
OCSL’s quarterly and annual earnings announcements describe total investment income, net investment income, adjusted non-GAAP measures, net asset value per share, leverage ratios, and portfolio yields. These releases also break down income into interest, payment-in-kind (PIK) interest, fee income, and dividend income, and discuss non-accrual investments and realized and unrealized gains or losses on debt and equity positions.
Investors following OCSL news will see updates on new investment commitments, prepayments and exits, amendments to its syndicated and revolving credit facilities, and public offerings of unsecured notes. The company has reported extending the maturity and reducing the pricing of its senior secured revolving credit facility, as well as pricing notes due 2030 and using proceeds to reduce outstanding debt under its credit facilities.
OCSL also issues news about dividend declarations, including base and supplemental cash distributions, and changes to its incentive fee and management fee structures, such as fee reductions, waivers, and the implementation of a total return hurdle. Additional news items include scheduled earnings conference calls, investor presentations, and corporate governance updates, such as the election of a Chief Operating Officer disclosed in a Form 8-K.
This news page aggregates these company-specific developments so readers can review OCSL’s earnings releases, capital markets activity, credit facility amendments, dividend announcements, and key corporate actions in one place.
On March 15, 2021, Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (NASDAQ:OCSL) and Oaktree Strategic Income Corporation (NASDAQ:OCSI) announced that stockholders approved their two-step merger, with over 98% voting in favor. The transaction is expected to close on or about March 19, 2021, pending customary closing conditions. CEO Armen Panossian expressed gratitude for the stockholders' support, emphasizing the anticipated benefits of the merger for stakeholders.
Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ: OCSL) reported fiscal Q1 2021 results for the quarter ending December 31, 2020, with total investment income of $38.2 million ($0.27 per share), down from $43.6 million ($0.31 per share) in Q4 2020. GAAP net investment income was $10.0 million ($0.07 per share), a decrease from $24.5 million ($0.17 per share) due to lower income and higher fees. However, NAV per share rose 5% to $6.85. The Board declared a cash distribution of $0.12 per share, marking a 9% increase. The company originated $286.3 million in new investments during the quarter.
Oaktree Specialty Lending (NASDAQ:OCSL) will announce its financial results for Q1 ending December 31, 2020, on February 4, 2021, before market opening. A conference call to discuss these results is scheduled for the same day at 11:00 a.m. ET. Interested parties can access the call via phone or a live webcast on the company’s website. Oaktree Specialty Lending focuses on providing flexible credit solutions, targeting companies with limited access to capital markets, aiming for both current income and capital appreciation.
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (NASDAQ: OCSL) reported strong financial results for the fiscal year and fourth quarter ending September 30, 2020. Total investment income rose to $43.6 million ($0.31 per share) for Q4, while full-year income decreased to $143.1 million ($1.02 per share). Net investment income reached $24.5 million ($0.17 per share) for Q4, marking an increase from last year. NAV per share grew 6% to $6.49, attributed to unrealized gains from debt investments. A quarterly cash distribution of $0.11 per share was declared, a 5% increase from the prior quarter.
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (NASDAQ:OCSL) and Oaktree Strategic Income Corporation (NASDAQ:OCSI) announced a merger agreement with OCSL as the surviving entity, pending stockholder approval. OCSI shareholders will receive OCSL shares based on net asset value, with an estimated exchange ratio resulting in a 77.5% ownership for OCSL stockholders. The merger is expected to enhance net investment income through operational synergies and a management fee waiver of $6 million over two years. Enhanced liquidity and portfolio diversification are also anticipated. The merger aims to close in Q2 2021.
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (NASDAQ:OCSL) announced it will report its financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and full year ending September 30, 2020, on November 19, 2020, before market opening. A conference call will follow at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results. Shareholders can access the call via phone or a live webcast on the company's website. Oaktree specializes in providing customized credit solutions to firms lacking capital market access, aiming for income and capital appreciation through various financing options.
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (NASDAQ: OCSL) reported its financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2020. Total investment income rose to $34.4 million ($0.24 per share), reflecting a larger average investment portfolio. However, GAAP net investment income fell to $16.8 million ($0.12 per share), largely due to reversed incentive fees. Net asset value (NAV) per share increased 14% to $6.09, driven by unrealized gains. New investment commitments totaled $260.5 million with an average yield of 10.5%. An 11% increase in the quarterly cash distribution to $0.105 per share was declared.
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (NASDAQ: OCSL) will announce its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2020, on August 10, 2020. The announcement will occur before the Nasdaq opens. Management will hold a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results, accessible via phone or through a live webcast on the company's website. Oaktree Specialty Lending focuses on providing flexible financing solutions, including loans and preferred equity, catering to companies with limited access to capital markets.