PennantPark Investment Corporation Exits Significant Equity Investment and Upsizes Credit Facility

Rhea-AI Summary

PennantPark Investment Corporation (NYSE: PNNT) announced the sale of its equity stake in JF Intermediate, LLC for $67.5 million, producing a $63.1 million realized gain that approximates the investment's fair value as of September 30, 2025. JF represented 23% of PNNT's equity investment portfolio at that date. The company also upsized its multi-currency senior secured credit facility from $500 million to $535 million, extended maturity to 2030, and lowered pricing from SOFR+235 bps to SOFR+210 bps. The Credit Facility is secured by all company assets and contains customary covenants including minimum asset coverage and minimum equity requirements.

Positive

• Realized gain of $63.1 million on JF sale
• $67.5 million of liquidity generated from the sale
• Credit Facility upsized $35 million to $535 million
• Borrowing cost reduced from SOFR+235 to SOFR+210 bps
• Credit Facility maturity extended to 2030

Negative

• Credit Facility is secured by all company assets, encumbering balance sheet
• Credit Facility includes minimum asset coverage and equity covenants

Key Figures

Equity sale proceeds $67.5 million Sale of equity investment in JF Intermediate, LLC

Realized gain $63.1 million Gain realized on JF equity sale

Portfolio concentration 23% JF as share of equity investment portfolio at fair value on Sep 30, 2025

Credit facility size (old) $500 million Previous size of senior secured credit facility

Credit facility size (new) $535 million Upsized multi-currency senior secured credit facility

Facility maturity 2030 Extended maturity of senior secured credit facility

Old pricing spread SOFR + 235 bps Prior pricing on credit facility

New pricing spread SOFR + 210 bps Reduced pricing on upsized credit facility

Market Reality Check

$5.86 Last Close

Volume Volume 675,211 vs 20-day average 810,668 (about 17% lighter than usual). normal

Technical Price $5.86 is trading below the 200-day MA at $6.75, indicating a weaker pre-news trend.

Peers on Argus

PNNT was down 1.01% while peers showed mixed, mostly small moves (e.g., BME up 0.05%, MCI down 0.63%, GLAD down 0.23%), pointing to a stock-specific setup rather than a broad sector move.

Historical Context

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 02	Monthly distribution	Positive	-0.5%	Announced $0.08 December 2025 monthly distribution from taxable net investment income.
Nov 24	Earnings results	Neutral	+1.3%	Reported FY 2025 results with $464M net assets and $7.11 NAV per share.
Nov 04	Monthly distribution	Positive	+0.0%	Declared $0.08 November 2025 distribution payable December 1, 2025.
Oct 03	Earnings scheduling	Neutral	+0.5%	Scheduled Q4 2025 earnings release and conference call on November 24–25.
Oct 02	Monthly distribution	Positive	-0.6%	Announced $0.08 October 2025 monthly distribution from taxable net investment income.

Pattern Detected

Recent distribution announcements often saw flat-to-negative next-day moves, while the latest earnings release had a modestly positive reaction, suggesting mixed sensitivity to routine income news versus broader financial updates.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, PNNT focused on steady income distributions and regular financial reporting. Three separate monthly distribution announcements at $0.08 per share (on Oct 2, Nov 4, and Dec 2 2025) saw flat to slightly negative price reactions. In contrast, the Nov 24 2025 earnings release highlighted $464.0M in net assets, $7.11 NAV per share, and a $1,287.3M portfolio, drawing a mild positive reaction. Today’s asset rotation and credit facility change fits into this pattern of portfolio and income management updates.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement combined a full exit from a large equity holding with enhanced funding flexibility. PNNT realized $67.5 million in proceeds and a $63.1 million gain from JF, while upsizing its credit facility to $535 million and extending maturity to 2030 at lower spreads. In the context of prior steady distributions and recent earnings, investors may watch how quickly and prudently management redeploys this capital within its middle-market strategy.

Key Terms

senior secured credit facility financial

"increased the size of its multi-currency, senior secured credit facility"

A senior secured credit facility is a loan or revolving line of credit where lenders have first legal claim on specific company assets (collateral) and the debt ranks above other obligations for repayment. For investors it signals where a lender sits in the repayment pecking order and how much protection creditors have if the company struggles, affecting credit costs, the company’s ability to borrow more, and potential recoveries in a default — like a mortgage taking priority over other claims on a house.

SOFR financial

"reduced pricing from SOFR plus 235 bps to SOFR plus 210 bps"

The Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) is a market benchmark that measures the cost of borrowing cash overnight using U.S. Treasury securities as collateral. Investors watch SOFR because it acts like a speedometer for short-term interest costs—affecting loan rates, bond yields and the pricing of interest-rate contracts—so movements change borrowing expenses, cash returns and the value of interest-sensitive investments.

bps financial

"reduced pricing from SOFR plus 235 bps to SOFR plus 210 bps"

bps stands for "basis points," a unit equal to one hundredth of a percentage point (0.01%). Investors and analysts use bps to describe small changes in interest rates, yields, fees, or margins without confusing decimals — for example, a 50 bps move means a 0.50% change. Using bps makes it easier to compare and communicate tiny but meaningful shifts that can significantly affect bond prices, loan costs, or investment returns.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

MIAMI, Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PennantPark Investment Corporation (NYSE: PNNT) (the "Company") announced that it has sold its equity investment in JF Intermediate, LLC ("JF") for $67.5 million, resulting in a realized gain of $63.1 million. This amount approximates the fair value of the investment as of September 30, 2025. JF represented 23% of the equity investment portfolio of the Company at fair value on that date, excluding its equity investment in PennantPark Senior Loan Fund LLC.

The Company also announced that it increased the size of its multi-currency, senior secured credit facility (the "Credit Facility") from $500 million to $535 million, extended the maturity to 2030, and reduced pricing from SOFR plus 235 bps to SOFR plus 210 bps.

"I'd like to thank the team at JF for our strong partnership over many years. The repurchase of PNNT's shares positions JF for its next phase of growth, while fully realizing PNNT's investment in JF. The transaction provides PNNT with $67.5 million of liquidity, which is an attractive outcome for shareholders and an important milestone in PNNT's ongoing equity rotation strategy. We wish JF and its team continued growth and success in the future," said Art Penn, Chairman and CEO.

"In addition, we are also pleased to have upsized our Credit Facility and we are delighted with the continued confidence and support from new and existing lending partners. This increased facility with lower pricing will expand our ability to serve middle-market sponsor and borrower clients while lowering borrowing costs for our shareholders," said Mr. Penn.

The Credit Facility is secured by all of the assets held by the Company and includes customary covenants, including minimum asset coverage and minimum equity requirements.

ABOUT PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION

PennantPark Investment Corporation is a business development company, which primarily invests in U.S. middle-market private 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, a leading middle market credit platform, and its affiliates, manage approximately $10 billion of investable capital, including potential leverage. Since its inception in 2007, PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC has provided investors access to middle market credit by offering private equity firms and their portfolio companies as well as other middle-market borrowers a comprehensive range of creative and flexible financing solutions. PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC is headquartered in Miami and has offices in New York, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Amsterdam, and Zurich. For more information about PennantPark and affiliates, please go to our website at www.pennantpark.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND OTHER

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.

We may use words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “seeks,” “plans,” “estimates” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on currently available operating, financial and competitive information and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our present expectations.

The information contained herein is based on current tax laws, which may change in the future. The Company cannot be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss resulting from applying any of the information provided in this publication or from any other source mentioned. The information provided in this material does not constitute any specific legal, tax or accounting advice. Please consult with qualified professionals for this type of advice.

Contact:	Richard T. Allorto, Jr.
	PennantPark Investment Corporation
	(212) 905-1000
	www.pennantpark.com

FAQ

What did PNNT announce on December 15, 2025 regarding JF Intermediate?

PNNT sold its equity investment in JF Intermediate for $67.5 million, realizing a $63.1 million gain.

How material was JF to PNNT's portfolio as of September 30, 2025?

JF represented 23% of PNNT's equity investment portfolio at fair value on September 30, 2025.

What changes were made to PNNT's credit facility on December 15, 2025?

PNNT increased the facility from $500M to $535M, extended maturity to 2030, and lowered pricing to SOFR+210 bps.

How will the sale of JF affect PNNT's liquidity and strategy?

The sale provides $67.5 million of liquidity and aligns with PNNT's ongoing equity rotation strategy.

Are there any borrowing constraints tied to the new Credit Facility for PNNT shareholders?

The Credit Facility is secured by all company assets and contains customary covenants, including minimum asset coverage and equity requirements.