PennantPark Investment Corporation Announces Financial Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2025
- Portfolio shows strong diversification with 158 companies
- 91% of interest bearing debt portfolio in variable-rate investments, beneficial in high-rate environment
- Low non-accrual rate of 1.6% on cost basis indicates good portfolio quality
- Net unrealized appreciation of $40.7 million shows portfolio value growth
- Substantial spillover income supporting dividend payments
- Net investment income decreased to $0.18 per share from $0.22 per share year-over-year
- GAAP net asset value per share declined 1.2% quarter-over-quarter
- Total investment income decreased to $30.7M from $36.0M in Q2 2024
- Portfolio size decreased compared to September 2024 ($1,213.6M vs $1,328.1M)
Insights
PNNT reports Q2 earnings showing declining NAV and NII with defensive portfolio positioning despite challenging market conditions.
PennantPark's Q2 2025 results reveal several concerning trends. Net Asset Value (NAV) per share declined
The company's investment portfolio contracted to
Credit quality showed mixed signals. While overall net unrealized appreciation increased substantially from
The distribution of
PNNT's leverage ratio stands at 1.29x debt-to-equity, providing some flexibility within BDC regulatory limits. Meanwhile, the PennantPark Senior Loan Fund (PSLF) continues to grow rapidly, with its portfolio expanding to
MIAMI, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PennantPark Investment Corporation (NYSE: PNNT) announced today its financial results for the second quarter ended March 31, 2025.
HIGHLIGHTS
Quarter ended March 31, 2025 (unaudited)
($ in millions, except per share amounts)
Assets and Liabilities: | |||
Investment portfolio (1) | $ | 1,213.6 | |
Net assets | $ | 488.1 | |
GAAP net asset value per share | $ | 7.48 | |
Quarterly change in GAAP net asset value per share | (1.2 | )% | |
Adjusted net asset value per share (2) | $ | 7.48 | |
Quarterly change in adjusted net asset value per share (2) | (1.2 | )% | |
Credit Facility | $ | 311.4 | |
2026 Notes | $ | 149.0 | |
2026-2 Notes | $ | 163.5 | |
Regulatory debt to equity | 1.29x | ||
Weighted average yield on debt investments | 12.0 | % | |
Operating Results: | |||
Net investment income | $ | 11.4 | |
Net investment income per share | $ | 0.18 | |
Core net investment income per share (3) | $ | 0.18 | |
Distributions declared per share | $ | 0.24 | |
Portfolio Activity: | |||
Purchases of investments * | $ | 176.8 | |
Sales and repayments of investments * | $ | 263.1 | |
PSLF Portfolio data: | |||
PSLF investment portfolio | $ | 1,392.9 | |
Purchases of investments | $ | 169.9 | |
Sales and repayments of investments | $ | 48.3 | |
* excludes U.S. Government Securities
- Includes investments in PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC ("PSLF"), an unconsolidated joint venture, totaling
$217.7 million , at fair value. - 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 unrealized gain on the Company's multi-currency, senior secured revolving credit facility with Truist Bank, as amended, 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.
- 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)
$0.3 million of credit facility amendment cost, and ii)$0.1 million of incentive fee expense offset.
CONFERENCE CALL AT 12:00 P.M. EST ON MAY 13, 2025
PennantPark Investment Corporation (“we,” “our,” “us” or the “Company”) will also host a conference call at 12:00 p.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 (646) 828-8193. All callers should reference conference ID #1509093 or PennantPark Investment Corporation. 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 our 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,” said Art Penn, Chairman and CEO. “Additionally, our dividend stream is supported by substantial spillover income as we look to rotate equity investments over time.”
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 Loan Fund, LLC
As of March 31, 2025, PSLF’s portfolio totaled
As of September 30, 2024, PSLF’s portfolio totaled
For the three months ended March 31, 2025, PSLF invested
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, PSLF 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, the Truist Credit Facility had a net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of
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 interest expense, fees and other operating expenses we incur. We have used, and expect to continue to use, our debt capital, proceeds from the rotation of our portfolio and proceeds from public and private offerings of securities to finance our investment objectives and operations.
As of March 31, 2025 and September 30, 2024, we had
As of March 31, 2025 and September 30, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of
For the six months ended March 31, 2025, our operating activities provided 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
AVAILABLE INFORMATION
The Company makes available on its website its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC and stockholders may find the report on our website at www.pennantpark.com.
PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES | |||||||
(In thousands, except share data) | |||||||
March 31, 2025 | September 30, 2024 | ||||||
(unaudited) | |||||||
Assets | |||||||
Investments at fair value | |||||||
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments (amortized cost— | $ | 723,808 | $ | 910,323 | |||
Non-controlled, affiliated investments (amortized cost— | 11,050 | 33,423 | |||||
Controlled, affiliated investments (amortized cost— | 478,752 | 384,304 | |||||
Total investments (amortized cost— | 1,213,610 | 1,328,050 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents (cost— | 32,587 | 49,861 | |||||
Interest receivable | 5,322 | 5,261 | |||||
Distribution receivable | 6,040 | 5,417 | |||||
Due from affiliates | 35 | 228 | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 185 | 269 | |||||
Total assets | 1,257,779 | 1,389,086 | |||||
Liabilities | |||||||
Truist Credit Facility payable, at fair value (cost— | 311,412 | 460,361 | |||||
2026 Notes payable, net (par— | 149,022 | 148,571 | |||||
2026 Notes-2 payable, net (par— | 163,506 | 163,080 | |||||
Payable for investment purchased | 124,609 | 100,096 | |||||
Interest payable on debt | 6,349 | 6,406 | |||||
Distributions payable | 5,224 | 5,224 | |||||
Base management fee payable | 4,017 | 4,297 | |||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 3,108 | 4,053 | |||||
Incentive fee payable | 2,425 | 3,057 | |||||
Due to affiliate | 1 | 33 | |||||
Total liabilities | 769,673 | 895,178 | |||||
Commitments and contingencies | |||||||
Net assets | |||||||
Common stock, 65,296,094 and 65,296,094 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | |||||||
Par value | 65 | 65 | |||||
Paid-in capital in excess of par value | 743,968 | 743,968 | |||||
Accumulated deficit | (255,927 | ) | (250,125 | ) | |||
Total net assets | $ | 488,106 | $ | 493,908 | |||
Total liabilities and net assets | $ | 1,257,779 | $ | 1,389,086 | |||
Net asset value per share | $ | 7.48 | $ | 7.56 | |||
PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||||||||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except 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 | $ | 14,987 | $ | 22,904 | $ | 33,753 | $ | 43,972 | |||||||
Payment-in-kind | 1,564 | 187 | 2,985 | 189 | |||||||||||
Dividend income | 499 | 623 | 1,006 | 1,315 | |||||||||||
Other income | 120 | 778 | 702 | 2,203 | |||||||||||
From non-controlled, affiliated investments: | |||||||||||||||
Payment-in-kind | — | — | — | 347 | |||||||||||
From controlled, affiliated investments: | |||||||||||||||
Interest | 7,887 | 5,941 | 15,142 | 11,422 | |||||||||||
Payment-in-kind | — | 857 | 823 | 1,489 | |||||||||||
Dividend income | 5,579 | 4,689 | 10,430 | 9,378 | |||||||||||
Other income | 27 | — | 27 | — | |||||||||||
Total investment income | 30,663 | 35,979 | 64,868 | 70,315 | |||||||||||
Expenses: | |||||||||||||||
Interest and expenses on debt | 10,318 | 11,868 | 22,058 | 21,424 | |||||||||||
Base management fee | 4,017 | 4,137 | 8,285 | 8,141 | |||||||||||
Incentive fee | 2,425 | 3,018 | 5,180 | 6,339 | |||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | 1,150 | 1,379 | 2,400 | 2,593 | |||||||||||
Administrative services expenses | 450 | 550 | 950 | 739 | |||||||||||
Expenses before amendment costs, debt issuance costs and provision for taxes | 18,360 | 20,952 | 38,873 | 39,236 | |||||||||||
Provision for taxes on net investment income | 550 | 775 | 1,250 | 1,168 | |||||||||||
Credit facility amendment and debt issuance costs | 324 | — | 324 | — | |||||||||||
Net expenses | 19,234 | 21,727 | 40,447 | 40,404 | |||||||||||
Net investment income | 11,429 | 14,252 | 24,421 | 29,911 | |||||||||||
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and debt: | |||||||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and debt: | |||||||||||||||
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments | (27,714 | ) | (1,434 | ) | (30,274 | ) | 1,146 | ||||||||
Non-controlled and controlled, affiliated investments | — | (29,419 | ) | — | (30,169 | ) | |||||||||
Provision for taxes on realized gain on investments | (49 | ) | (177 | ) | (49 | ) | (177 | ) | |||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and debt | (27,763 | ) | (31,030 | ) | (30,323 | ) | (29,200 | ) | |||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |||||||||||||||
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments | 17,918 | (1,528 | ) | 13,141 | (13,798 | ) | |||||||||
Non-controlled and controlled, affiliated investments | 9,214 | 34,751 | 16,352 | 42,075 | |||||||||||
Provision for taxes on unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 37 | (830 | ) | — | (680 | ) | |||||||||
Debt appreciation (depreciation) | (1,379 | ) | 470 | 1,949 | (1,570 | ) | |||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and debt | 25,790 | 32,863 | 31,442 | 26,027 | |||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investments and debt | (1,973 | ) | 1,833 | 1,119 | (3,173 | ) | |||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ | 9,456 | $ | 16,085 | $ | 25,540 | $ | 26,738 | |||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations per common share | $ | 0.14 | $ | 0.25 | $ | 0.39 | $ | 0.41 | |||||||
Net investment income per common share | $ | 0.18 | $ | 0.22 | $ | 0.37 | $ | 0.46 | |||||||
ABOUT PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION
PennantPark Investment Corporation, or the Company, is a business development company that invests primarily in U.S. middle-market companies in the form of first lien secured debt, second lien secured debt, subordinated debt and equity investments. PennantPark Investment Corporation 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
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You should understand that under Section 27A(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 do not apply to forward-looking statements made in periodic reports PennantPark Investment Corporation files under the Exchange Act. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release are forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in filings with the SEC. PennantPark Investment Corporation undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. You should not place undue influence on such forward-looking statements as such statements speak only as of the date on which they are made.
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Contact: | Richard T. Allorto, Jr. |
PennantPark Investment Corporation | |
(212) 905-1000 | |
www.pennantpark.com |
