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Fidus Investment Corporation reported strong first quarter 2026 results, with total investment income of $47.5 million and net investment income of $24.6 million, or $0.65 per share. Adjusted net investment income was $23.7 million, or $0.62 per share, reflecting higher interest and fee income. Net asset value was $742.0 million, or $19.55 per share, as of March 31, 2026. The board declared second quarter dividends totaling $0.62 per share, including a base dividend of $0.43 and a supplemental dividend of $0.19, payable June 29, 2026 to stockholders of record on June 16, 2026.

Positive

  • Total investment income rose 30.2% year over year to $47.5 million, driving a 35.2% increase in net investment income to $24.6 million, or $0.65 per share.
  • Second quarter 2026 dividends total $0.62 per share (base $0.43 plus supplemental $0.19), supported by estimated spillover income of $43.4 million, or $1.14 per share.

Negative

  • Realized investment results weakened, with total net realized gain/(loss) on investments swinging to $(12.3) million for the quarter from $11.5 million in the prior-year period.

Insights

Fidus delivered higher income and maintained NAV while raising its dividend payout.

Fidus Investment Corporation grew total investment income to $47.5 million, up 30.2% year over year, driven mainly by higher interest and a large one-time fee. Net investment income rose to $24.6 million, or $0.65 per share, with adjusted net investment income at $0.62 per share.

The company’s investment portfolio at fair value reached $1.37 billion across 97 active portfolio companies, with a weighted average debt yield of 12.5%. Net asset value held at $19.55 per share, showing that higher income offset realized losses and other valuation changes in the period.

The board declared second quarter 2026 dividends totaling $0.62 per share, above adjusted net investment income of $0.62 per share for the quarter, supported by estimated spillover income of $43.4 million as of March 31, 2026. Future distributions will depend on taxable income and portfolio performance disclosed in subsequent company filings.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Total investment income $47.5 million Three months ended March 31, 2026; up 30.2% year over year
Net investment income $24.6 million ($0.65 per share) Three months ended March 31, 2026; up 35.2% year over year
Adjusted net investment income $23.7 million ($0.62 per share) Q1 2026 non-GAAP measure excluding capital gains incentive fee accrual
Q2 2026 dividends $0.62 per share Base dividend $0.43 and supplemental dividend $0.19, payable June 29, 2026
Net asset value $742.0 million ($19.55 per share) As of March 31, 2026; NAV per share unchanged from December 31, 2025
Estimated spillover income $43.4 million ($1.14 per share) Taxable income in excess of distributions as of March 31, 2026
Investment portfolio fair value $1.37 billion Fair value of investments as of March 31, 2026, about 102.5% of cost
adjusted net investment income financial
"Adjusted net investment income of $23.7 million, or $0.62 per share(1)"
Adjusted net investment income is a measure of the cash a fund or investment vehicle earns from its core investing activities after removing one-time, accounting-only items such as paper gains or losses and unusual expenses. Think of it like a household budget that strips out one-off windfalls or repairs to show the money available for regular spending. Investors use it to judge the sustainability of dividend payments and the underlying earning power separate from short-term accounting swings.
spillover income financial
"Estimated spillover income (or taxable income in excess of distributions) as of March 31, 2026 of $43.4 million"
Spillover income is money a business earns indirectly from its main activities, like fees, royalties, sales of related products, or revenue from partners that benefit from the company’s core operations. It matters to investors because it can boost total revenue, smooth out ups and downs in the main business, and indicate scalability—like a restaurant that rents out its unused kitchen for extra income, providing added stability and growth potential without changing its main product.
payment-in-kind interest income financial
"Payment-in-kind interest income 3,069 ... 2,248 ... 36.5 %"
Payment-in-kind (PIK) interest income is interest a lender or investor earns when the borrower pays by increasing the loan balance or issuing more debt instead of sending cash. It matters because it boosts reported income without improving immediate cash flow, can hide rising borrower stress or leverage, and affects valuation and risk assessment much like interest that gets added to a credit-card balance instead of being paid down.
Small Business Investment Company regulatory
"licensed by the U.S. Small Business Administration as a Small Business Investment Company (SBIC)"
A small business investment company (SBIC) is a privately managed investment fund licensed and regulated by a government agency to invest in privately held small businesses, often combining private capital with government-backed financing. For investors, SBICs serve as a way to gain exposure to growing private companies—similar to a neighborhood venture capital firm boosted by a government loan guarantee—offering potential higher returns along with higher risk and less liquidity than public stocks.
dividend reinvestment plan financial
"Fidus has adopted a dividend reinvestment plan (“DRIP”) that provides for reinvestment of dividends"
A dividend reinvestment plan lets shareholders automatically use cash dividends to buy more shares of the same company instead of receiving the money. It matters to investors because it turns regular payouts into a steady way to grow ownership and take advantage of compound returns—like having your savings automatically buy additional slices of a pie over time—while often reducing transaction costs and smoothing purchase timing.
Total investment income $47.5 million +30.2% YoY
Net investment income $24.6 million +35.2% YoY
Net investment income per share $0.65 +22.6% YoY
Adjusted net investment income per share $0.62 +14.8% YoY
Net increase in net assets per share $0.52 -10.3% YoY
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):

May 7, 2026

Fidus Investment Corporation
__________________________________________
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland

814-00861

27-5017321

_____________________
(State or other jurisdiction

_____________
(Commission

______________
(I.R.S. Employer

of incorporation)

File Number)

Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

1603 Orrington Avenue, Suite 1005, Evanston, Illinois

 

60201

_________________________________
(Address of principal executive offices)

___________
(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

847-859-3940

Not Applicable
______________________________________________
Former name or former address, if changed since last report

________________

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share

FDUS

The NASDAQ Global Select Market

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 


 

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 7, 2026, Fidus Investment Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information disclosed under this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

Item 7.01.

Regulation FD Disclosure.

The Company issued a press release, filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1, on May 7, 2026 announcing the declaration of a base dividend of $0.43 per share and a supplemental dividend of $0.19 per share, which are payable on June 29, 2026, to stockholders of record as of June 16, 2026.

The information disclosed under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

The following Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished herewith to this Current Report on Form 8-K:

 

Exhibit

No. Description

99.1 Press Release dated May 7, 2026 of Fidus Investment Corporation

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: May 7, 2026 Fidus Investment Corporation

By: /s/ Shelby E. Sherard

Shelby E. Sherard

Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

 

 

 

 

 

 


Exhibit 99.1

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FIDUS INVESTMENT CORPORATION ANNOUNCES

First QUARTER 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS

 

Board of Directors Declared Total Dividends of $0.62 per Share for Second Quarter 2026
Base Dividend of $0.43 and Supplemental Dividend of $0.19 Per Share
 

 

EVANSTON, Ill., May 7, 2026 – Fidus Investment Corporation (NASDAQ:FDUS) (“Fidus” or the “Company”), a provider of customized debt and equity financing solutions, primarily to lower middle-market companies based in the United States, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

 

First Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights

 

Total investment income of $47.5 million
Net investment income of $24.6 million, or $0.65 per share
Adjusted net investment income of $23.7 million, or $0.62 per share(1)
Invested $118.7 million in debt and equity securities, including two new portfolio companies
Received proceeds from repayments and realizations of $73.1 million
Paid total dividends of $0.52 per share: regular quarterly dividend of $0.43 and a supplemental dividend of $0.09 per share on March 30, 2026
Net asset value (“NAV”) of $742.0 million, or $19.55 per share, as of March 31, 2026
Estimated spillover income (or taxable income in excess of distributions) as of March 31, 2026 of $43.4 million, or $1.14 per share

Management Commentary

“Fidus' debt portfolio produced extremely strong earnings for the first quarter driven by a 13.1% increase in interest income and a higher level of fees. In addition, with adjusted net investment income of $0.62 per share, we extended our track record of over-earning the base dividend and are pleased to continue to pay-out excess earnings to shareholders,” said Edward Ross, Chairman and CEO of Fidus Investment Corporation. “With strong defensive characteristics and high free cash flow generating business models, our portfolio of niche market leaders remains sound from a credit quality perspective and well positioned to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for our shareholders.”

 

 


(1)
Supplemental information regarding adjusted net investment income:

On a supplemental basis, we provide information relating to adjusted net investment income, which is a non-GAAP measure. This measure is provided in addition to, but not as a substitute for, net investment income. Adjusted net investment income represents net investment income excluding any capital gains incentive fee expense or (reversal) attributable to realized and unrealized gains and losses. The management agreement with our investment adviser provides that a capital gains incentive fee is determined and paid annually with respect to cumulative realized capital gains (but not unrealized capital gains) to the extent such realized capital gains exceed realized and unrealized losses. In addition, we accrue, but do not pay, a capital gains incentive fee in connection with any unrealized capital appreciation, as appropriate. As such, we believe that adjusted net investment income is a useful indicator of operations exclusive of any capital gains incentive fee expense or (reversal) attributable to realized and unrealized gains and losses. 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. Reconciliations of net investment income to adjusted net investment income are set forth in Schedule 1.

 

First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

The following table provides a summary of our operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the same period in 2025 (dollars in thousands, except per share data):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

$ Change

 

 

% Change

 

Interest income

 

$

34,288

 

 

$

30,319

 

 

$

3,969

 

 

 

13.1

%

Payment-in-kind interest income

 

 

3,069

 

 

 

2,248

 

 

 

821

 

 

 

36.5

%

Dividend income

 

 

283

 

 

 

1,231

 

 

 

(948

)

 

 

(77.0

%)

Fee income

 

 

8,943

 

 

 

2,127

 

 

 

6,816

 

 

 

320.5

%

Interest on idle funds

 

 

941

 

 

 

571

 

 

 

370

 

 

 

64.8

%

Total investment income

 

$

47,524

 

 

$

36,496

 

 

$

11,028

 

 

 

30.2

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

24,641

 

 

$

18,222

 

 

$

6,419

 

 

 

35.2

%

Net investment income per share

 

$

0.65

 

 

$

0.53

 

 

$

0.12

 

 

 

22.6

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted net investment income (1)

 

$

23,689

 

 

$

18,509

 

 

$

5,180

 

 

 

28.0

%

Adjusted net investment income per share (1)

 

$

0.62

 

 

$

0.54

 

 

$

0.08

 

 

 

14.8

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

19,884

 

 

$

19,658

 

 

$

226

 

 

 

1.1

%

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations per share

 

$

0.52

 

 

$

0.58

 

 

$

(0.06

)

 

 

(10.3

%)

The $11.0 million increase in total investment income for the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the same period in 2025, was primarily attributable to (i) a $4.8 million increase in total interest income (which includes payment-in-kind interest income) resulting from an increase in average debt investment balances outstanding, partially offset by a decrease in weighted average yield on debt investment balances outstanding, (ii) a $0.9 million decrease in dividend income due to a decrease in distributions received from equity investments, (iii) a $6.8 million increase in fee income primarily related to a ‘one-time’ fee from a portfolio company debt refinancing and (iv) a $0.4 million increase in interest on idle funds resulting from an increase in average cash balances.

For the three months ended March 31, 2026, total expenses, including the base management fee waiver and income tax provision, were $22.9 million, an increase of $4.6 million, or 25.2% from the $18.3 million of total expenses, including the base management fee waiver and income tax provision, for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increase was primarily attributable to (i) a $3.0 million increase in interest and financing expenses due to an increase in average borrowings outstanding and weighted average interest rates of our debt outstanding, (ii) a $1.0 million net increase in base management fee, including the base management fee waiver, due to higher average total assets, (iii) a $1.2 million increase in the income incentive fee due to an increase in pre-incentive fee net investment income during 2026 as compared to the same period in 2025, (iv) a $1.3 million decrease in the accrued capital gains incentive fee due to a net $6.2 million decrease in net gain on investments and realized losses on extinguishment of debt, and (v) a $0.4 million increase in professional fees due to an increase in legal, accounting and tax fees, and the write off of unutilized equity offering costs associated with our previous shelf registration statement.

Net investment income increased by $6.4 million, or 35.2%, to $24.6 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to the same period in 2025, as a result of the $11.0 million increase in total investment income and the $4.6 million

 


increase in total expenses, including base management fee waiver and income tax provision. Adjusted net investment income,(1) which excludes the capital gains incentive fee accrual, was $0.62 per share compared to $0.54 per share in the prior year.

For the three months ended March 31, 2026, the total net realized gain/(loss) on investments, net of income tax (provision)/benefit on realized gains, was $(12.3) million, as compared to total net realized gain/(loss) on investments, net of income tax (provision)/benefit on realized gains, of $11.5 million for the same period in 2025.

Portfolio and Investment Activities

As of March 31, 2026, the fair value of our investment portfolio totaled $1.4 billion and consisted of 97 active portfolio companies and seven portfolio companies that have sold their underlying operations. Our total portfolio investments at fair value were approximately 102.5% of the related cost basis as of March 31, 2026. As of March 31, 2026, the debt investments of 58 portfolio companies bore interest at a variable rate, which represented $884.0 million, or 72.5%, of our debt investment portfolio on a fair value basis, and the remainder of our debt investment portfolio was comprised of fixed rate investments. As of March 31, 2026, our average active portfolio company investment at amortized cost was $13.8 million, which excludes investments in seven portfolio companies that have sold their underlying operations. The weighted average yield on debt investments was 12.5% as of March 31, 2026. The weighted average yield was computed using the effective interest rates for debt investments at cost as of March 31, 2026, including the accretion of original issue discounts and loan origination fees, but excluding investments on non-accrual status and investments recorded as a secured borrowing.

First quarter 2026 investment activity included the following new portfolio company investments:

Gap Intelligence Acquisition, LLC (dba OpenBrand), a market intelligence platform that provides real-time competitive and pricing data to leading consumer durable original equipment manufacturers and retailers. Fidus invested $6.0 million in first lien debt and $1.0 million in preferred equity.
MRC Drake Buyer LLC, a provider of processing and handling equipment for high value media. Fidus invested $5.6 million in first lien debt and $0.8 million in preferred equity.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of March 31, 2026, we had $49.7 million in cash and cash equivalents, $0.7 million in restricted cash, and $139.9 million of unused capacity under our special purpose vehicle credit facility (the “SPV Credit Facility”). For the three months ended March 31, 2026, we received $30.0 million of SBA debentures and repaid $7.0 million of SBA debentures. As of March 31, 2026, we had SBA debentures outstanding of $260.5 million, $125.0 million outstanding of our 3.50% notes due November 2026 (the “November 2026 Notes”), and $200.0 million outstanding of our 6.75% March 2030 Notes (the “March 2030 Notes” and together with the November 2026 Notes, the “Notes”). As of March 31, 2026, the weighted average interest rate on total debt outstanding was 5.2%.

Second Quarter 2026 Dividends Totaling $0.62 Per Share Declared

On May 4, 2026, our board of directors declared a base dividend of $0.43 per share and a supplemental dividend of $0.19 per share for the second quarter. The dividends will be payable on June 29, 2026, to stockholders of record as of June 16, 2026.

When declaring dividends, our board of directors reviews estimates of taxable income available for distribution, which differs from consolidated income under GAAP due to (i) changes in unrealized appreciation and depreciation, (ii) temporary and permanent differences in income and expense recognition, and (iii) the amount of undistributed taxable income carried over from a given year for distribution in the following year. The final determination of 2026 taxable income, as well as the tax attributes for 2026 dividends, will be made after the close of the 2026 tax year. The final tax attributes for 2026 dividends will generally include ordinary taxable income but may also include capital gains, qualified dividends and return of capital.

Fidus has adopted a dividend reinvestment plan (“DRIP”) that provides for reinvestment of dividends on behalf of its stockholders, unless a stockholder elects to receive cash. As a result, when we declare a cash dividend, stockholders who have not “opted out” of the DRIP at least two days prior to the dividend payment date will have their cash dividends automatically reinvested in additional shares of our common stock. Those stockholders whose shares are held by a broker or other financial intermediary may receive dividends in cash by notifying their broker or other financial intermediary of their election.

 


Subsequent Events

On April 8, 2026 we invested $21.5 million in first lien debt in PureCars Technologies, LLC, a leading AI-enabled customer data management platform for automotive dealers and original equipment manufacturers.

 

On April 28, 2026, we issued an additional $3.0 million in SBA debentures, which will bear interest at a fixed interim interest rate of 4.589% until the pooling date in September 2026.

First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Conference Call

Management will host a conference call to discuss the operating and financial results at 9:00am ET on Friday, May 8, 2026. To participate in the conference call, please dial (844) 808-7136 approximately 10 minutes prior to the call. International callers should dial (412) 317-0534. Please ask to be joined into the Fidus Investment Corporation call.

A live webcast of the conference call will be available at http://investor.fdus.com/news-events/events-presentations. Please access the website 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to download and install any necessary audio software. An archived replay of the conference call will also be available in the investor relations section of the Company’s website.

ABOUT FIDUS INVESTMENT CORPORATION

Fidus Investment Corporation provides customized debt and equity financing solutions to lower middle-market companies, which management generally defines as U.S. based companies with revenues between $10 million and $150 million. The Company’s investment objective is to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns by generating both current income from debt investments and capital appreciation from equity related investments. Fidus seeks to partner with business owners, management teams and financial sponsors by providing customized financing for change of ownership transactions, recapitalizations, strategic acquisitions, business expansion and other growth initiatives.

Fidus is an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company that has elected to be treated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. In addition, for tax purposes, Fidus has elected to be treated as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Fidus was formed in February 2011 to continue and expand the business of Fidus Mezzanine Capital, L.P., which commenced operations in May 2007 and was licensed by the U.S. Small Business Administration as a Small Business Investment Company (SBIC).

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements which are based upon current expectations and are inherently uncertain, including, but not limited to, statements about the future performance and financial condition of the Company, the prospects of our existing and prospective portfolio companies, the financial condition and ability of our existing and prospective portfolio companies to achieve their objectives, the timing, form and amount of any distributions or supplemental dividends in the future, and the level of deal activity and investment opportunities available to the Company. Any such statements, other than statements of historical fact, are likely to be affected by other unknowable future events and conditions, including elements of the future that are or are not under the Company’s control, such as changes in the financial and lending markets, the impact of the general economy (including an economic downturn or recession), the impact of current geopolitical conditions, the impact of interest rate volatility, the uncertainty associated with the imposition of tariffs and trade barriers and changes in trade policy and its impact on our portfolio companies and our financial condition, and the impact of elevated levels of inflation on the Company’s business and its portfolio companies; accordingly, such statements cannot be guarantees or assurances of any aspect of future performance. Actual developments and results are highly likely to vary materially from these estimates and projections of the future as a result of a number of factors related to changes in the markets in which the Company invests, changes in the financial, capital, and lending markets, and other factors described from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such statements speak only as of the time when made, and are based on information available to the Company as of the date hereof and are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any such statement now or in the future, except as required by applicable law.

 


FIDUS INVESTMENT CORPORATION

Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities

(in thousands, except shares and per share data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments, at fair value:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Control investments (cost: $1,610 and $1,610, respectively)

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

   Affiliate investments (cost: $77,136 and $75,208, respectively)

 

 

 

122,905

 

 

 

 

119,015

 

   Non-control/non-affiliate investments (cost: $1,257,389 and $1,222,476, respectively)

 

 

 

1,246,352

 

 

 

 

1,205,738

 

Total investments, at fair value (cost: $1,336,135 and $1,299,294, respectively)

 

 

 

1,369,257

 

 

 

 

1,324,753

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 

49,684

 

 

 

 

69,995

 

Restricted cash

 

 

 

715

 

 

 

 

9,611

 

Interest receivable

 

 

 

23,387

 

 

 

 

21,414

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

 

1,160

 

 

 

 

766

 

Total assets

 

$

 

1,444,203

 

 

$

 

1,426,539

 

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SBA debentures, net of deferred financing costs

 

$

 

253,181

 

 

 $

 

230,557

 

Notes, net of deferred financing costs

 

 

 

321,241

 

 

 

 

320,891

 

SPV Credit Facility, net of deferred financing costs

 

 

 

82,087

 

 

 

 

80,627

 

Secured borrowings

 

 

 

11,594

 

 

 

 

12,000

 

Accrued interest and fees payable

 

 

 

3,294

 

 

 

 

7,449

 

Base management fee payable, net of base management fee waiver – due to affiliate

 

 

 

5,862

 

 

 

 

5,596

 

Income incentive fee payable – due to affiliate

 

 

 

5,834

 

 

 

 

4,721

 

Capital gains incentive fee payable – due to affiliate

 

 

 

15,462

 

 

 

 

16,414

 

Administration fee payable and other, net – due to affiliate

 

 

 

390

 

 

 

 

988

 

Taxes payable

 

 

 

1,998

 

 

 

 

3,568

 

Accounts payable and other liabilities

 

 

 

1,213

 

 

 

 

1,829

 

Total liabilities

 

$

 

702,156

 

 

 $

 

684,640

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $0.001 par value (100,000,000 shares authorized, 37,954,364 and 37,954,364 shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

issued and outstanding at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively)

 

$

 

38

 

 

 $

 

38

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

 

641,376

 

 

 

 

641,376

 

Total distributable earnings

 

 

 

100,633

 

 

 

 

100,485

 

Total net assets

 

 

 

742,047

 

 

 

 

741,899

 

Total liabilities and net assets

 

$

 

1,444,203

 

 

 $

 

1,426,539

 

Net asset value per common share

 

$

 

19.55

 

 

 $

 

19.55

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


FIDUS INVESTMENT CORPORATION

Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)

(in thousands, except shares and per share data)

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control investments

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

Affiliate investments

 

 

1,541

 

 

 

1,094

 

 

Non-control/non-affiliate investments

 

 

32,747

 

 

 

29,225

 

 

Total interest income

 

 

34,288

 

 

 

30,319

 

 

Payment-in-kind interest income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Affiliate investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-control/non-affiliate investments

 

 

3,069

 

 

 

2,248

 

 

Total payment-in-kind interest income

 

 

3,069

 

 

 

2,248

 

 

Dividend income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Affiliate investments

 

 

 

 

 

886

 

 

Non-control/non-affiliate investments

 

 

283

 

 

 

345

 

 

Total dividend income

 

 

283

 

 

 

1,231

 

 

Fee income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Affiliate investments

 

 

14

 

 

 

8

 

 

Non-control/non-affiliate investments

 

 

8,929

 

 

 

2,119

 

 

Total fee income

 

 

8,943

 

 

 

2,127

 

 

Interest on idle funds

 

 

941

 

 

 

571

 

 

Total investment income

 

 

47,524

 

 

 

36,496

 

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest and financing expenses

 

 

9,775

 

 

 

6,773

 

 

Base management fee

 

 

5,913

 

 

 

4,922

 

 

Incentive fee - income

 

 

5,834

 

 

 

4,594

 

 

Incentive fee (reversal) - capital gains

 

 

(952

)

 

 

287

 

 

Administrative service expenses

 

 

771

 

 

 

602

 

 

Professional fees

 

 

1,305

 

 

 

948

 

 

Other general and administrative expenses

 

 

265

 

 

 

206

 

 

Total expenses before base management fee waiver

 

 

22,911

 

 

 

18,332

 

 

Base management fee waiver

 

 

(51

)

 

 

(59

)

 

Total expenses, net of base management fee waiver

 

 

22,860

 

 

 

18,273

 

 

Net investment income before income taxes

 

 

24,664

 

 

 

18,223

 

 

Income tax provision (benefit)

 

 

23

 

 

 

1

 

 

Net investment income

 

 

24,641

 

 

 

18,222

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized gains (losses):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control investments

 

 

(120

)

 

 

 

 

Affiliate investments

 

 

 

 

 

10,066

 

 

Non-control/non-affiliate investments

 

 

(12,085

)

 

 

3,264

 

 

Total net realized gain (loss) on investments

 

 

(12,205

)

 

 

13,330

 

 

Income tax (provision) benefit from realized gains on investments

 

 

(98

)

 

 

(1,850

)

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Affiliate investments

 

 

1,962

 

 

 

(6,890

)

 

Non-control/non-affiliate investments

 

 

5,701

 

 

 

(2,903

)

 

Total net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

 

 

7,663

 

 

 

(9,793

)

 

Net gain (loss) on investments

 

 

(4,640

)

 

 

1,687

 

 

Realized losses on extinguishment of debt

 

 

(117

)

 

 

(251

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

19,884

 

 

$

19,658

 

 

Per common share data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income per share-basic and diluted

 

$

0.65

 

 

$

0.53

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations per share — basic and diluted

 

$

0.52

 

 

$

0.58

 

 

Dividends declared per share

 

$

0.52

 

 

$

0.54

 

 

Weighted average number of shares outstanding — basic and diluted

 

 

37,954,364

 

 

 

34,077,720

 

 

 

 


Schedule 1

Supplemental Information Regarding Adjusted Net Investment Income

On a supplemental basis, we provide information relating to adjusted net investment income, which is a non-GAAP measure. This measure is provided in addition to, but not as a substitute for, net investment income. Adjusted net investment income represents net investment income excluding any capital gains incentive fee expense or (reversal) attributable to realized and unrealized gains and losses. The management agreement with our investment advisor provides that a capital gains incentive fee is determined and paid annually with respect to cumulative realized capital gains (but not unrealized capital gains) to the extent such realized capital gains exceed realized and unrealized losses for such year, less the aggregate amount of any capital gains incentive fees paid in all prior years. In addition, we accrue, but do not pay, a capital gains incentive fee in connection with any unrealized capital appreciation, as appropriate. As such, we believe that adjusted net investment income is a useful indicator of operations exclusive of any capital gains incentive fee expense or (reversal) attributable to realized and unrealized gains and losses. 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. The following table provides a reconciliation of net investment income to adjusted net investment income for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.

 

 

 

 

 

($ in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

Net investment income

 

 

 

 

$

24,641

 

 

$

18,222

 

 

Capital gains incentive fee expense (reversal)

 

 

 

 

 

(952

)

 

 

287

 

 

Adjusted net investment income (1)

 

 

 

 

$

23,689

 

 

$

18,509

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Per share)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

Net investment income

 

 

 

 

$

0.65

 

 

$

0.53

 

 

Capital gains incentive fee expense (reversal)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.03

)

 

 

0.01

 

 

Adjusted net investment income (1)

 

 

 

 

$

0.62

 

 

$

0.54

 

 

 

(1)

Adjusted net investment income per share amounts are calculated as adjusted net investment income divided by weighted average shares outstanding for the period. Due to rounding, the sum of net investment income per share and capital gains incentive fee expense (reversal) amounts may not equal the adjusted net investment income per share amount presented here.

 

 

 

 

Company Contact:

Investor Relations Contact:

Shelby E. Sherard

Jody Burfening

Chief Financial Officer

Alliance Advisors IR

(847) 859-3940

(212) 838-3777

ssherard@fidusinv.com

jburfening@allianceadvisors.com

 

 


FAQ

How did Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS) perform in Q1 2026?

Fidus generated total investment income of $47.5 million, up 30.2% year over year. Net investment income was $24.6 million, or $0.65 per share, while adjusted net investment income reached $23.7 million, or $0.62 per share, reflecting stronger core earnings.

What dividends did Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS) declare for Q2 2026?

Fidus’ board declared total second quarter 2026 dividends of $0.62 per share, consisting of a base dividend of $0.43 and a supplemental dividend of $0.19. These dividends are payable June 29, 2026 to stockholders of record as of June 16, 2026.

What is Fidus Investment Corporation’s NAV per share as of March 31, 2026?

As of March 31, 2026, Fidus reported net asset value of $742.0 million, or $19.55 per share. Total investments at fair value were $1.37 billion, representing approximately 102.5% of their aggregate cost basis at quarter end.

How well did Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS) cover its dividend with earnings?

For Q1 2026, Fidus reported adjusted net investment income of $0.62 per share, compared with total dividends paid of $0.52 per share. The company also disclosed estimated spillover income of $43.4 million, or $1.14 per share, as of March 31, 2026.

What is the size and yield of Fidus Investment Corporation’s investment portfolio?

As of March 31, 2026, Fidus’ portfolio had a fair value of $1.37 billion across 97 active portfolio companies. The weighted average yield on debt investments was 12.5%, excluding non-accruals and secured borrowings, indicating a high-yield lending focus.

What liquidity and debt profile did Fidus Investment Corporation report for March 31, 2026?

Fidus held $49.7 million in cash and cash equivalents, plus $0.7 million in restricted cash, and had $139.9 million of unused SPV credit facility capacity. Outstanding debt included $260.5 million of SBA debentures and $325.0 million combined notes before deferred costs.

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