PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. Announces Financial Results for the Second Quarter Ended March 31, 2025
- Portfolio size increased to $2.34 billion from $1.98 billion in September 2024
- Investment income increased to $61.9 million in Q2 2025 from $44.4 million in Q2 2024
- Successfully completed $474.6 million term debt securitization with favorable 1.59% weighted average credit spread
- Strong liquidity position with $462.1 million unused borrowing capacity and $111.4 million cash
- NAV per share decreased by 2.4% quarter-over-quarter
- Number of companies on non-accrual increased to 4 from 2, representing 2.2% of portfolio cost
- Net unrealized depreciation increased to $61.2 million from $11.4 million in September 2024
- Weighted average yield on debt investments decreased to 10.5% from 11.5% in September 2024
Insights
PFLT reported mixed Q2 results with stable NII but increased non-accruals and NAV decline, while strengthening financial position through new funding structures.
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital's Q2 2025 results reveal a complex picture of both challenges and strategic positioning. The business development company (BDC) reported net investment income of
Concerning signs emerged with the net asset value (NAV) declining by
On the positive side, PFLT has significantly strengthened its financial foundation through multiple funding enhancements: a lower-cost credit facility, a new long-term securitization (weighted average credit spread of
Portfolio activity was robust with
Management emphasized their defensive positioning with a portfolio of senior secured loans that they claim has among the lowest portfolio company leverage and most meaningful covenants in the industry. They also expressed optimism about being well-positioned to capitalize on what they describe as an "upcoming attractive vintage of new loans."
MIAMI, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. (NYSE: PFLT) announced today its financial results for the second quarter ended March 31, 2025.
HIGHLIGHTS Quarter ended March 31, 2025 (Unaudited) ($ in millions, except per share amounts) | ||||||
Assets and Liabilities: | ||||||
Investment portfolio (1) | $ | 2,344.1 | ||||
Net assets | $ | 1,067.1 | ||||
GAAP net asset value per share | $ | 11.07 | ||||
Quarterly change in GAAP net asset value per share | (2.4 | )% | ||||
Adjusted net asset value per share (2) | $ | 11.07 | ||||
Quarterly change in adjusted net asset value per share (2) | (2.4 | )% | ||||
Credit Facility | $ | 273.8 | ||||
2036 Asset-Backed Debt | $ | 284.4 | ||||
2036-R Asset-Backed Debt | $ | 265.3 | ||||
2026 Notes | $ | 184.2 | ||||
2037 Asset-Backed Debt | $ | 358.1 | ||||
Regulatory debt to equity | 1.29x | |||||
Weighted average yield on debt investments at quarter-end | 10.5 | % | ||||
Operating Results: | ||||||
Net investment income | $ | 25.0 | ||||
Net investment income per share (GAAP) | $ | 0.28 | ||||
Core net investment income per share (3) | $ | 0.28 | ||||
Distributions declared per share | $ | 0.31 | ||||
Portfolio Activity: | ||||||
Purchases of investments | $ | 293.3 | ||||
Sales and repayments of investments | $ | 122.4 | ||||
PSSL Portfolio data: | ||||||
PSSL investment portfolio | $ | 1,060.2 | ||||
Purchases of investments | $ | 60.0 | ||||
Sales and repayments of investments | $ | 36.8 |
(1) Includes investments in PennantPark Senior Secured Loan Fund I LLC, or PSSL, an unconsolidated joint venture, totaling
(2) This is a non-GAAP financial measure. The Company believes that this number provides useful information to investors and management because it reflects the Company’s financial performance excluding the impact of the unrealized amounts on the Credit Facility. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP.
(3) Core net investment income (“Core NII”) is a non-GAAP financial measure. The Company believes that Core NII provides useful information to investors and management because it reflects the Company's financial performance excluding one-time or non-recurring investment income and expenses. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP. For the quarter ended March 31, 2025, Core NII excluded: i)
CONFERENCE CALL AT 9:00 A.M. ET ON May 13, 2025
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. ("we", "our", "us", or the "Company") will also host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Tuesday May 13, 2025 to discuss its financial results. All interested parties are welcome to participate. You can access the conference call by dialing toll-free (888) 394-8218 approximately 5-10 minutes prior to the call. International callers should dial (929) 477-0402. All callers should reference conference ID #6661250 or PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. An archived replay will also be available on a webcast link located on the Quarterly Earnings page in the Investor section of PennantPark’s website.
PORTFOLIO AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY
“We are pleased that we significantly increased our financial strength during the quarter. A lower cost credit facility, a new low cost long term securitization, new low cost securitization at our PSSL JV and additional equity capital at PFLT have positioned us well to take advantage of the upcoming attractive vintage of new loans," said Art Penn, Chairman and CEO. "Additionally, we are pleased that our senior secured loan portfolio, with among the lowest portfolio company leverage and most meaningful covenants in the industry, is positioned defensively and continues to perform well."
As of March 31, 2025, our portfolio totaled
As of September 30, 2024, our portfolio totaled
For the three months ended March 31, 2025, we invested
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, we invested
PennantPark Senior Secured Loan Fund I LLC
As of March 31, 2025, PSSL’s portfolio totaled
For the three months ended March 31, 2025, PSSL invested
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, PSSL invested
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Set forth below are the results of operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024.
Investment Income
For the three and six months ended March 31, 2025 investment income was
Expenses
For the three and six months ended March 31, 2025, expenses totaled
Net Investment Income
For the three and six months ended March 31, 2025 net investment income totaled
Net Realized Gains or Losses
For the three and six months ended March 31, 2025 net realized gains (losses) totaled
Unrealized Appreciation or Depreciation on Investments and Debt
For the three and six months ended March 31, 2025 we reported net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments of
For the three and six months ended March 31, 2025, our Credit Facility had a net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of less than
Net Change in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
For the three and six months ended March 31, 2025, net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations totaled
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our liquidity and capital resources are derived primarily from cash flows from operations, including income earned, proceeds from investment sales and repayments, and proceeds of securities offerings and debt financings. Our primary use of funds from operations includes investments in portfolio companies and payments of fees and other operating expenses we incur. We have used, and expect to continue to use, our debt capital, proceeds from our portfolio and proceeds from public and private offerings of securities to finance our investment objectives and operations.
In February 2025 the Company, through the 2037 Securitization Issuer, completed a
For the six months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, the annualized weighted average cost of debt, inclusive of the fee on the undrawn commitment on the Credit Facility, amendment costs and debt issuance costs, was
As of March 31, 2025 and September 30, 2024, we had cash equivalents of
During the three and six months ended March 31, 2025 we issued 11,562,000 shares and 18,838,000 shares of our common stock through the 2024 ATM Program, respectively at an average price of
For the six months ended March 31, 2025, our operating activities used cash of
For the six months ended March 31, 2024, our operating activities used cash of
DISTRIBUTIONS
During the three and six months ended March 31, 2025 we declared distributions of
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
In April 2025, PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. amended its credit facility agreement led by Truist Bank. As part of the amendment, the Company pricing decreased to SOFR plus 200 basis points from SOFR plus 225 basis points, the reinvestment period was extended one year to August 2028, the maturity date was extended one year to August 2030, and the maximum first lien advance rate was increased to
In April 2025, PSSL through its wholly-owned and consolidated subsidiary, PennantPark CLO 12, LLC closed a four year reinvestment period, twelve-year final maturity
AVAILABLE INFORMATION
The Company makes available on its website its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC, and stockholders may find such report on its website at www.pennantpark.com.
PENNANTPARK FLOATING RATE CAPITAL LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (in thousands, except per share data) | ||||||||
March 31, 2025 | September 30, 2024 | |||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Investments at fair value | ||||||||
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments (amortized cost— | $ | 2,046,762 | $ | 1,632,269 | ||||
Controlled, affiliated investments (amortized cost— | 297,290 | 351,235 | ||||||
Total investments (amortized cost— | 2,344,052 | 1,983,504 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents (cost— | 111,358 | 112,050 | ||||||
Interest receivable | 11,094 | 12,167 | ||||||
Receivables from investments sold | 2,048 | — | ||||||
Distributions receivable | 946 | 635 | ||||||
Due from affiliate | 82 | 291 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 2,268 | 198 | ||||||
Total assets | 2,471,848 | 2,108,845 | ||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||
Credit Facility payable, at fair value (cost— | 273,790 | 443,880 | ||||||
2026 Notes payable, net (par— | 184,220 | 183,832 | ||||||
2036 Asset-Backed Debt, net (par— | 284,357 | 284,086 | ||||||
2036-R Asset-Backed Debt, net (par- | 265,300 | 265,235 | ||||||
2037 Asset-Backed Debt, net (par— | 358,083 | — | ||||||
Payable for investments purchased | — | 20,363 | ||||||
Interest payable on debt | 15,202 | 14,645 | ||||||
Distributions payable | 9,627 | 7,834 | ||||||
Base management fee payable | 5,604 | 4,588 | ||||||
Incentive fee payable | 6,258 | 3,189 | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 1,664 | 2,187 | ||||||
Deferred tax liability | 612 | 1,712 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 1,404,717 | 1,231,551 | ||||||
Net assets | ||||||||
Common stock, 96,417,896 and 77,579,896 shares issued and outstanding, respectively Par value | 96 | 78 | ||||||
Paid-in capital in excess of par value | 1,189,888 | 976,744 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (122,853 | ) | (99,528 | ) | ||||
Total net assets | $ | 1,067,131 | $ | 877,294 | ||||
Total liabilities and net assets | $ | 2,471,848 | $ | 2,108,845 | ||||
Net asset value per share | $ | 11.07 | $ | 11.31 |
PENNANTPARK FLOATING RATE CAPITAL LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended March 31, | Six months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||
Investment income: | ||||||||||||||||
From non-controlled, non-affiliated investments: | ||||||||||||||||
Interest | $ | 49,215 | $ | 30,470 | $ | 96,678 | $ | 54,238 | ||||||||
Dividend | 369 | 577 | 946 | 1,085 | ||||||||||||
Other income | 634 | 1,268 | 2,114 | 3,031 | ||||||||||||
From controlled, affiliated investments: | ||||||||||||||||
Interest | 7,345 | 8,320 | 20,153 | 16,754 | ||||||||||||
Dividend | 4,375 | 3,719 | 8,750 | 7,219 | ||||||||||||
Other income | — | — | 306 | — | ||||||||||||
Total investment income | 61,938 | 44,354 | 128,947 | 82,327 | ||||||||||||
Expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
Interest and expenses on debt | 22,529 | 14,688 | 44,890 | 23,630 | ||||||||||||
Performance-based incentive fee | 6,258 | 4,767 | 13,750 | 9,630 | ||||||||||||
Base management fee | 5,604 | 3,424 | 10,868 | 6,375 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | 1,200 | 1,255 | 2,400 | 2,243 | ||||||||||||
Administrative services expenses | 650 | 585 | 1,150 | 1,211 | ||||||||||||
Expenses before amendment costs and provision for taxes | 36,241 | 24,719 | 73,058 | 43,089 | ||||||||||||
Provision for taxes on net investment income | 225 | 547 | 450 | 701 | ||||||||||||
Credit Facility amendment costs | 442 | — | 442 | — | ||||||||||||
Total expenses | 36,908 | 25,266 | 73,950 | 43,790 | ||||||||||||
Net investment income | 25,030 | 19,088 | 54,997 | 38,537 | ||||||||||||
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and debt: | ||||||||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||||||||||||||||
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments | (795 | ) | 4,010 | 386 | 921 | |||||||||||
Non-controlled and controlled, affiliated investments | (2,682 | ) | — | 22,811 | — | |||||||||||
Provision for taxes on realized gain (loss) on investments | (21 | ) | — | (94 | ) | — | ||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | (3,498 | ) | 4,010 | 23,103 | 921 | |||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | ||||||||||||||||
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments | (9,630 | ) | 3,278 | (6,688 | ) | 8,506 | ||||||||||
Controlled and non-controlled, affiliated investments | (11,146 | ) | 4,466 | (43,050 | ) | 5,408 | ||||||||||
Provision for taxes on unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 468 | 230 | 1,100 | 230 | ||||||||||||
Debt appreciation (depreciation) | 1 | 39 | 91 | (23 | ) | |||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and debt | (20,307 | ) | 8,013 | (48,547 | ) | 14,121 | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investments and debt | (23,805 | ) | 12,023 | (25,444 | ) | 15,042 | ||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ | 1,225 | $ | 31,111 | $ | 29,553 | $ | 53,579 | ||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations per common share | $ | 0.01 | $ | 0.51 | $ | 0.34 | $ | 0.89 | ||||||||
Net investment income per common share | $ | 0.28 | $ | 0.31 | $ | 0.64 | $ | 0.64 |
ABOUT PENNANTPARK FLOATING RATE CAPITAL LTD.
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. is a business development company which primarily invests in U.S. middle-market companies in the form of floating rate senior secured loans, including first lien secured debt, second lien secured debt and subordinated debt. From time to time, the Company may also invest in equity investments. PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. is managed by PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC.
ABOUT PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC
PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC is a leading middle-market credit platform, managing approximately
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CONTACT: | Richard T. Allorto, Jr. |
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. | |
(212) 905-1000 | |
www.pennantpark.com |
