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PennantPark Investment (NYSE: PNNT) Q3 2026 earnings show lower NII but strong realized gains

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PennantPark Investment Corporation reported third-quarter 2026 results with an investment portfolio of $1,193.2 million and net assets of $428.0 million, resulting in a net asset value (NAV) of $6.56 per share, down from $7.11 as of September 30, 2025. Regulatory debt to equity stood at 1.29x, and the weighted average yield on debt investments was 11.0%.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, investment income was $24.8 million versus $29.6 million a year earlier. Net investment income was $8.9 million, or $0.14 per share, compared with $11.8 million, or $0.18 per share, in the prior-year quarter. The company reported net realized gains of $12.0 million, a marked improvement from a $0.5 million realized loss a year earlier, but also recorded net unrealized depreciation of $16.4 million, leading to a net increase in net assets from operations of $4.5 million, or $0.07 per share.

The portfolio included 159 companies, with four on non-accrual representing 2.5% of cost and 0.8% of fair value. PennantPark Senior Loan Fund held a $1,278.4 million portfolio and reduced its revolving credit facility spread from SOFR + 2.66% to SOFR + 1.69%, lowering its funding cost. The company declared base and supplemental quarterly distributions totaling $0.24 per share.

Positive

  • $12.0 million net realized gain in Q3 2026 versus a $0.5 million loss a year earlier indicates significantly improved realizations.
  • For the nine months ended June 30, 2026, net realized gains of $70.6 million compare with a $30.8 million loss in the prior-year period.
  • PSLF reduced its 2035 securitization cost of capital from SOFR + 2.66% to SOFR + 1.69%, lowering financing costs.
  • Non-accrual exposure remains limited at 2.5% of cost and 0.8% of fair value, supporting overall credit quality.

Negative

  • Quarterly net investment income fell to $8.9 million from $11.8 million, and NII per share declined from $0.18 to $0.14.
  • NAV per share decreased from $7.11 to $6.56, reflecting net unrealized depreciation on the portfolio.
  • For the nine months ended June 30, 2026, net unrealized depreciation on investments and debt totaled $(84.7) million, reversing prior-year unrealized gains.
  • Net increase in net assets from operations declined to $4.5 million in Q3 2026 from $8.2 million in the prior-year quarter.

Filing Explained

As of June 30, 2026, reported common-share counts were unchanged; liquidity included $39.3 million cash plus borrowing capacity subject to restrictions.

This Form 8-K reports PennantPark Investment Corporation’s unaudited results for the completed quarter ended June 30, 2026 under Item 2.02, updating holders on its financial condition.

The balance sheet reports 65,296,094 common shares issued and outstanding at both June 30, 2026 and September 30, 2025, with 200 million shares authorized; no change to the reported common-share count is shown.

Management described portfolio credit quality as healthy, but that characterization is qualified by four non-accrual companies representing 2.5% of portfolio cost and 0.8% of fair value, versus 1.3% and 0.1% previously, while net unrealized value moved from appreciation to depreciation.

As of June 30, 2026, liquidity included $39.3 million of cash and $223.5 million of unused Truist Credit Facility capacity, subject to leverage and borrowing-base restrictions; reported debt included the facility and notes.

The filing states that the tax character of distributions, including any return of capital, will be reported after year-end on Form 1099-DIV and in periodic SEC filings.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Net investment income Q3 2026 $8.9 million Three months ended June 30, 2026; $11.8 million in prior-year quarter
Net asset value per share $6.56 As of June 30, 2026; down from $7.11 at September 30, 2025
Net realized gains nine months 2026 $70.6 million Nine months ended June 30, 2026; versus $(30.8) million in 2025
Net unrealized depreciation nine months 2026 $(84.7) million Nine months ended June 30, 2026 on investments and debt
Investment portfolio size $1,193.2 million Total investments at fair value as of June 30, 2026
Regulatory debt to equity 1.29x As of June 30, 2026
Quarterly distributions per share $0.24 Q3 2026 base $0.12 plus supplemental $0.12 per share
PSLF portfolio yield 9.5% Weighted average yield on interest-bearing debt at PSLF as of June 30, 2026
regulatory debt to equity financial
"Regulatory debt to equity | | | 1.29 | x"
A regulatory debt-to-equity measure is a company’s leverage ratio calculated according to rules set by a government or industry regulator rather than standard accounting practice. It shows how much borrowed money a firm uses compared with owner-provided funds under the specific definitions regulators require; like using a different ruler, the result can change depending on the measurement rules. Investors watch it because regulators may use it to judge financial strength, set capital requirements, or trigger corrective actions that affect value and risk.
non-accrual financial
"we had four portfolio companies on non-accrual, representing 2.5%"
A non-accrual loan or asset is one for which a lender has stopped counting expected interest as income because the borrower is very late on payments or in serious financial trouble. For investors, non-accruals signal that future cash from interest is uncertain and that the lender may need to write down the loan’s value or set aside extra reserves, similar to a landlord who stops recording rent when a tenant stops paying.
payment-in-kind financial
"Payment-in-kind | | | 1,866 | | | | 1,569"
Payment-in-kind is when a borrower or issuer settles interest, dividends, or other obligations by giving more of the same asset—extra shares, additional bond principal, or goods—instead of paying cash. It matters to investors because it changes who owns what and when cash is actually received: it can preserve a company’s short-term cash but may dilute equity or increase future claims, altering risk and potential returns much like taking goods instead of a paycheck.
net asset value per share financial
"Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.56"
Net asset value per share is the total value of a fund’s assets minus its liabilities, divided by the number of outstanding shares, so it represents what each share would be worth if the fund sold everything and paid its debts. Investors use it like a per-share “break-up” price to compare against the market trading price — if shares trade below NAV per share they may be seen as discounted, above it as a premium.
business development company regulatory
"PennantPark Investment Corporation is a business development company"
A business development company is a publicly traded investment vehicle that lends to and buys stakes in smaller or privately held companies, acting like a combination of a lender, investor, and business partner. It matters to investors because BDCs offer the potential for higher regular income through dividends and diversified exposure to growing businesses, but they can also carry greater credit and liquidity risk than typical stocks or bonds—think higher-yielding but riskier income instruments.
asset-backed debt securitization financial
"PSLF partially refinanced its 2035 Asset-Backed Debt Securitization"
Investment income Q3 2026 $24.8 million vs $29.6 million in Q3 2025
Net investment income Q3 2026 $8.9 million vs $11.8 million in Q3 2025
NAV per share $6.56 vs $7.11 as of September 30, 2025
Net increase in net assets from operations Q3 2026 $4.5 million vs $8.2 million in Q3 2025

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FAQ

What were PennantPark Investment Corporation (PNNT) Q3 2026 net investment income and EPS?

PennantPark reported Q3 2026 net investment income of $8.9 million, or $0.14 per share. This compares with $11.8 million, or $0.18 per share, for the same quarter in 2025, reflecting lower investment income despite reduced expenses.

How did PNNT’s net asset value per share change as of June 30, 2026?

As of June 30, 2026, PennantPark’s net asset value was $6.56 per share, down from $7.11 at September 30, 2025. The decline primarily reflects net unrealized depreciation on investments during the nine-month period.

What was PennantPark Investment Corporation’s portfolio size and composition in Q3 2026?

As of June 30, 2026, the portfolio totaled $1,193.2 million, including 35% first lien debt, 23% U.S. Government Securities, 1% second lien debt, 18% subordinated debt, and 23% equity. The portfolio comprised 159 companies with an average investment of $5.8 million.

What were PNNT’s realized and unrealized results on investments in Q3 2026?

For Q3 2026, PennantPark recorded net realized gains of $12.0 million and net unrealized depreciation of $(16.4) million. Combined, this produced a net loss from investments and debt, limiting the overall increase in net assets from operations to $4.5 million.

What distributions did PennantPark Investment Corporation (PNNT) declare for Q3 2026?

During the quarter ended June 30, 2026, PennantPark declared base distributions of $0.12 per share and supplemental distributions of $0.12 per share, for total quarterly distributions of $0.24 per share, or $15.7 million in aggregate.

How strong is PNNT’s liquidity and leverage position as of June 30, 2026?

As of June 30, 2026, PennantPark had $39.3 million in cash and cash equivalents and $223.5 million of unused capacity under its Truist Credit Facility. Regulatory debt-to-equity was 1.29x, and management stated liquidity is sufficient to operate the business.

What were PNNT’s investment income and expenses for Q3 2026 versus 2025?

Investment income for Q3 2026 was $24.8 million, down from $29.6 million in Q3 2025. Total expenses were $15.9 million versus $17.8 million a year earlier, mainly due to lower interest and financing costs as borrowings declined.
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  August 10, 2026

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PennantPark Investment Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Maryland814-0073620-8250744
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1691 Michigan Avenue

Miami Beach, Florida 33139

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(786) 297-9500

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per sharePNNTThe New York Stock Exchange

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).

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On August 10, 2026, PennanrPark Investment Corporation issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report pursuant to Item 2.02 on Form 8-K and Regulation FD.

 

The information in this report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 furnished herewith, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of such section. The information in this report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, or under the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 furnished herewith, 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 and Section 21E(b)(2)(B) of 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 report on Form 8-K 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 Securities and Exchange Commission. 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.

 

PennantPark Investment Corporation 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 its historical experience and present expectations.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(a) Financial statements:

 

None

 

(b) Pro forma financial information:

 

None

 

(c) Shell company transactions:

 

None

 

(d) Exhibits

 

99.1Press Release of PennantPark Investment Corporation dated August 10, 2026
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SIGNATURE

 

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.

 

 PennantPark Investment Corporation
   
  
Date: August 10, 2026By: /s/ Richard T. Allorto, Jr.        
  Richard T. Allorto, Jr.
  Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
  

 

EXHIBIT 99.1

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PennantPark Investment Corporation Announces Financial Results for the Third Quarter Ended June 30, 2026

MIAMI, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PennantPark Investment Corporation (NYSE: PNNT) (the "Company") announced today financial results for the third quarter ended June 30, 2026.

HIGHLIGHTS
Quarter ended June 30, 2026 (unaudited)
($ in millions, except per share amounts)

Assets and Liabilities:   
Investment portfolio (1) $1,193.2 
Net assets $428.0 
Net asset value per share $6.56 
Quarterly change in net asset value per share  (2.5)%
    
Credit Facility $309.8 
2026-2 Notes, net of unamortized deferred financing costs $164.6 
2029 Notes, net of unamortized deferred financing costs $73.6 
Regulatory debt to equity  1.29x
Weighted average yield on debt investments  11.0%
    
Operating Results:   
Net investment income $8.9 
Net investment income per share $0.14 
Core net investment income per share (2) $0.14 
Distributions declared per share – base $0.12 
Distributions declared per share – supplemental $0.12 
    
Portfolio Activity:   
Purchases of investments (3) $77.0 
Sales and repayments of investments (3) $145.5 
    
PSLF Portfolio data:   
PSLF investment portfolio $1,278.4 
Purchases of investments $65.3 
Sales and repayments of investments $99.2 

1. Includes investments in PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC ("PSLF"), an unconsolidated joint venture, totaling $191.9 million, at fair value.
2. 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 June 30, 2026, there were no one-time events resulting in $0.14 of Core NII.
3. Excludes U.S. Government Securities.


CONFERENCE CALL AT 12:00 P.M. EST ON AUGUST 11, 2026

PennantPark Investment Corporation (“we,” “our,” “us” or the “Company”) will also host a conference call at 12:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 to discuss its financial results. All interested parties are welcome to participate. You can access the conference call by dialing toll-free (800) 330-6710 approximately 5-10 minutes prior to the call. International callers should dial (646) 769-9200. All callers should reference conference ID #3996420 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

"The credit quality of our investment portfolio remains healthy, reinforcing our confidence in its continued resilience and reflecting our disciplined investment approach on the core middle market. We remain focused on selectively rotating out of our equity positions and redeploying the proceeds into income generating debt investments," said Art Penn, Chairman and CEO. "Our exposure to the Government Services and Defense sector continues to outperform. During the quarter we generated a meaningful realization from an equity co-investment in a leading defense technology company. We will continue to focus on Government Services and Defense, one of our key verticals, and look to increase our exposure over time."

As of June 30, 2026, our portfolio totaled $1,193.2 million and consisted of $424.5 million or 35% of first lien secured debt, $269.3 million or 23% of U.S. Government Securities, $14.8 million or 1% of second lien secured debt, $209.2 million or 18% of subordinated debt (including $140.3 million or 12% in PSLF) and $275.4 million or 23% of preferred and common equity (including $51.6 million or 4% in PSLF). Our interest bearing debt portfolio consisted of 87% variable-rate investments and 13% fixed-rate investments. As of June 30, 2026, we had four portfolio companies on non-accrual, representing 2.5% and 0.8% percent of our overall portfolio on a cost and fair value basis, respectively. Overall, the portfolio had net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of $(35.0) million as of June 30, 2026. Our overall portfolio consisted of 159 companies with an average investment size of $5.8 million (excluding U.S. Government Securities), had a weighted average yield on interest bearing debt investments of 11.0%.

As of September 30, 2025, our portfolio totaled $1,287.3 million and consisted of $582.4 million or 45% of first lien secured debt, $124.8 million or 10% of U.S. Government Securities, $18.2 million or 1% of second lien secured debt, $201.2 million or 16% of subordinated debt (including $140.3 million or 11% in PSLF) and $360.7 million or 28% of preferred and common equity (including $67.5 million or 5% in PSLF). Our interest bearing debt portfolio consisted of 91% variable-rate investments and 9% fixed-rate investments. As of September 30, 2025, we had four portfolio companies on non-accrual, representing 1.3% and 0.1% of our overall portfolio on a cost and fair value basis, respectively. Overall, the portfolio had net unrealized appreciation of $50.4 million as of September 30, 2025. Our overall portfolio consisted of 166 companies with an average investment size of $7.0 million (excluding U.S. Government Securities), had a weighted average yield on interest bearing debt investments of 11.0%.

For the three months ended June 30, 2026, we invested $77.0 million in five new and 49 existing portfolio companies with a weighted average yield on debt investment of 8.9%. For the three months ended June 30, 2026, sales and repayments of investments totaled $145.5 million including $65.3 million sold to PSLF. For the nine months ended June 30, 2026, we invested $300.4 million in 14 new and 84 existing portfolio companies with a weighted average yield on debt investments of 9.3%. For the nine months ended June 30, 2026, sales and repayments of investments totaled $532.1 million including $203.4 million sold to PSLF. The investments, sales and repayments noted above exclude all purchases and sales of U.S. Government Securities.

For the three months ended June 30, 2025, we invested $87.7 million in four new and 28 existing portfolio companies with a weighted average yield on debt investments of 10.0%. For the three months ended June 30, 2025, sales and repayments of investments totaled $132.2 million including $21.8 million sold to PSLF. For the nine months ended June 30, 2025, we invested $560.2 million in 19 new and 112 existing portfolio companies with a weighted average yield on debt investments of 10.5%. For the nine months ended June 30, 2025, sales and repayments of investments totaled $749.0 million including $462.8 million was sold to PSLF. The investments, sales and repayments noted above exclude all purchases and sales of U.S. Government Securities.

PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC

As of June 30, 2026, PSLF’s portfolio totaled $1,278.4 million, consisted of 113 companies with an average investment size of $11.3 million and had a weighted average yield interest bearing debt investments of 9.5%.

As of September 30, 2025, PSLF’s portfolio totaled $1,265.9 million, consisted of 109 companies with an average investment size of $11.6 million and had a weighted average yield interest bearing debt investments of 10.1%.

For the three months ended June 30, 2026, PSLF invested $65.3 million in five new and 13 existing portfolio companies at weighted average yield interest bearing debt investments of 9.0%, including $65.3 million purchased from the Company. PSLF’s sales and repayments of investments for the same period totaled $99.2 million. For the nine months ended June 30, 2026, PSLF invested $205.3 million, including $203.4 million purchased from the Company, in 16 new and 24 existing portfolio companies at weighted average yield interest bearing debt investments of 9.1% PSLF’s sales and repayments of investments for the same period totaled $169.9 million.

For the three months ended June 30, 2025, PSLF invested $22.0 million, including $21.8 million purchased from the Company, in three new and one existing portfolio companies at weighted average yield on interest bearing debt investments of 9.8%. PSLF’s sales and repayments of investments for the same period totaled $71.4 million. For the nine months ended June 30, 2025, PSLF invested $545.7 million, including $462.8 million purchased from the Company, in 26 new and 57 existing portfolio companies at weighted average yield interest bearing debt investments 10.3%. PSLF's sales and repayments of investments for the same period totaled $228.8 million.

In June 2026, PSLF amended its revolving credit facility reducing the interest rate from SOFR plus 225 basis points to SOFR plus 210 basis points.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Set forth below are the results of operations for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.

Investment Income

For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2026, investment income was $24.8 million and $77.0 million, respectively, which was attributable to $12.8 million and $41.3 million from first lien secured debt, $0.5 million and $1.4 million from second lien secured debt, $6.6 million and $19.5 million from subordinated debt, $4.9 and $14.8 million from other investments, respectively. For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2025, investment income was $29.6 million and $94.4 million, respectively, which was attributable to $17.2 million and $56.1 million from first lien secured debt, $0.4 million and $3.4 million from second lien secured debt, $5.5 million and $16.0 million from subordinated debt and $6.5 million and $18.9 million from other investments, respectively. The decrease in investment income for three and nine months ended June 30, 2026, was primarily due to a decrease in our total portfolio size and a decrease in our weighted average yield on debt investments.

Expenses

For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2026, expenses totaled $15.9 million and $51.8 million, respectively, and were comprised of $8.8 million and $31.3 million of debt related interest and expenses, $3.5 million and $11.0 million of base management fees, $1.9 million and $3.9 million of incentive fees, $1.5 million and $4.3 million of general and administrative expenses and $0.2 million and $1.3 million of provision for excise taxes, respectively. For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2025, expenses totaled $17.8 million and $58.2 million, respectively, and were comprised of $9.2 million and $31.6 million of debt-related interest and expenses, $3.9 million and $12.2 million of base management fees, $2.5 million and $7.7 million of incentive fees, $1.5 million and $4.8 million of general and administrative expenses and $0.7 million and $1.9 million of provision for excise taxes, respectively. The decrease in expenses for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2026, was primarily due to a decrease in borrowing under our debt financings resulting in decrease in debt related interest expense.

Net Investment Income

For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2026, net investment income totaled $8.9 million and $25.2 million, or $0.14 per share and $0.39 per share, respectively. For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2025, net investment income totaled $11.8 million and $36.2 million, or $0.18 per share and $0.55 per share, respectively. The decrease in net investment income was primarily due to a decrease in investment income and partially offset by a decrease in expenses.

Net Realized Gains or Losses

For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2026, net realized gains (losses) totaled $12.0 million and $70.6 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2025, net realized gains (losses) totaled $(0.5) million and $(30.8) million, respectively. The change in realized gains (losses) was primarily due to changes in the market conditions of our investments and the values at which they were realized.

Unrealized Appreciation or Depreciation on Investments and Debt

For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2026, we reported net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments $(16.2) million and $(85.4) million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2025, we reported net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment $(0.2) million and $29.3 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2026 and September 30, 2025, our net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments totaled $(35.0) million and $50.4 million, respectively. The net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on our investments was primarily due to changes in the capital market conditions of our investments and the values at which they were realized.

For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2026, the Truist Credit Facility had a net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of $(0.3) million and $0.7 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2025, the Truist Credit Facility had a net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of $(2.9) million and $(1.0) million, respectively. As of June 30, 2026 and September 30, 2025, the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the Truist Credit Facility totaled $1.7 million and $1.0 million, respectively. The net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) compared to the same periods in the prior period was primarily due to changes in the capital markets.

Net Change in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2026, net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations totaled $4.5 million and $11.1 million or $0.07 per share and $0.17 per share, respectively. For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2025, net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations totaled $8.2 million and $33.7 million or $0.12 per share and $0.52 per share, respectively. The decrease from net operations for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2026, was primarily due to the operating performance of our portfolio and changes in capital market conditions of our investments along with change in size and cost yield of our debt portfolio and costs of financing.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our liquidity and capital resources are derived primarily from cash flows from operations, including investment sales and repayments, income earned, 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 June 30, 2026 and September 30, 2025, we had $311.5 million and $426.5 million, respectively, in outstanding borrowings under the Truist Credit Facility. The Truist Credit Facility had a weighted average interest rate of 5.9% and 6.5%, respectively, exclusive of the fee on undrawn commitment, as of June 30, 2026 and September 30, 2025.As of June 30, 2026 and September 30, 2025, we had $223.5 million and $73.5 million of unused borrowing capacity under the Truist Credit Facility, respectively, subject to leverage and borrowing base restrictions.

As of June 30, 2026 and September 30, 2025, we had cash and cash equivalents of $39.3 million and $51.8 million, respectively, available for investing and general corporate purposes. We believe our liquidity and capital resources are sufficient to allow us to effectively operate our business.

For the nine months ended June 30, 2026, our operating activities provided cash of $221.0 million and our financing activities used cash of $233.4 million. Our operating activities provided cash primarily due to our investment activities and our financing activities used cash primarily for repayments of our credit facility, repayment of the 2026 Notes and distributions paid to stockholders, partially offset by proceeds received from the 2029 Notes issuance.

For the nine months ended June 30, 2025, our operating activities provided cash of $212.6 million and our financing activities used cash of $192.0 million. Our operating activities provided cash primarily due to our investment activities and our financing activities used cash primarily for repayments of our credit facility and distributions paid to stockholders.

DISTRIBUTIONS

During the three months ended June 30, 2026, we declared base distributions of $0.12 per share, and supplemental distributions of $0.12 per share, for total distributions of $15.7 million. During the nine months ended June 30, 2026, we declared base distributions of $0.56 per share, and supplemental distributions of $0.16 per share, for total distributions of $47.0 million. During the three and nine months ended June 30, 2025, we declared base distributions of $0.24 and $0.72 per share, for total distribution of $15.7 million and $47.0 million. We monitor available net investment income to determine if a return of capital for tax purposes may occur for the fiscal year. To the extent our taxable earnings fall below the total amount of our distributions for any given fiscal year, stockholders will be notified of the portion of those distributions deemed to be a tax return of capital. Tax characteristics of all distributions will be reported to stockholders subject to information reporting on Form 1099-DIV after the end of each calendar year and in our periodic reports filed with the SEC.

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

In July 2026, PSLF partially refinanced its 2035 Asset-Backed Debt Securitization. As a result of this refinancing, the weighted average cost of capital decreased from SOFR plus 2.66% to SOFR plus 1.69%.

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)

  June 30, 2026    
  (unaudited)  September 30, 2025 
Assets      
Investments at fair value      
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments (amortized cost—$850,440 and $853,416, respectively) $834,543  $857,415 
Non-controlled, affiliated investments (amortized cost—$36,561 and $36,561, respectively)     4,891 
Controlled, affiliated investments (amortized cost—$341,190 and $346,911, respectively)  358,629   424,967 
Total investments (amortized cost—$1,228,191 and $1,236,888, respectively)  1,193,172   1,287,273 
Cash equivalents (cost—$11,542 and $30,711, respectively)  11,542   30,711 
Cash (cost—$27,710 and $21,028, respectively)  27,710   21,072 
Interest receivable  5,549   5,261 
Receivable for investments sold  19,594    
Distribution receivable  4,415   4,694 
Due from affiliates  98   168 
Prepaid expenses and other assets  892   375 
Total assets  1,262,972   1,349,554 
Liabilities      
Truist Credit Facility payable, at fair value (cost—$311,456 and $426,456, respectively)  309,755   425,477 
2026 Notes payable (par— zero and $150,000, unamortized deferred financing cost of $ — and $527, respectively)     149,473 
2026 Notes-2 payable (par— $165,000, unamortized deferred financing cost of $427 and $1,067, respectively)  164,573   163,933 
2029 Notes payable (par — $75,000 and zero, respectively, unamortized deferred financing cost of $1,393 and $ —, respectively)  73,607    
Payable for investment purchased  269,308   130,007 
Interest payable on debt  4,046   6,281 
Distributions payable  5,224    
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  3,046   4,342 
Base management fee payable  3,500   4,005 
Incentive fee payable  1,881   2,086 
Total liabilities  834,940   885,604 
Commitments and contingencies      
Net assets      
Common stock, 65,296,094 and 65,296,094 shares issued and outstanding, respectively        
Par value $0.001 per share and 200,000,000 shares authorized  65   65 
Paid-in capital in excess of par value  740,506   740,506 
Accumulated deficit  (312,539)  (276,621)
Total net assets $428,032  $463,950 
Total liabilities and net assets $1,262,972  $1,349,554 
Net asset value per share $6.56  $7.11 


PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)

  Three Months Ended June 30,  Nine Months Ended June 30, 
  2026  2025  2026  2025 
Investment income:            
From non-controlled, non-affiliated investments:            
Interest $11,979  $12,659  $37,522  $46,411 
Payment-in-kind  1,866   1,569   6,374   4,554 
Dividend income  286   560   818   1,566 
Other income  276   617   661   1,319 
From controlled, affiliated investments:            
Interest  6,174   8,217   18,748   23,360 
Payment-in-kind     355      1,178 
Dividend income  4,184   5,578   12,830   16,008 
Other income           27 
Total investment income  24,765   29,555   76,953   94,423 
Expenses:            
Interest and expenses on debt  8,817   9,196   27,424   31,254 
Base management fee  3,500   3,889   11,021   12,174 
Incentive fee  1,881   2,502   3,862   7,682 
General and administrative expenses  1,050   1,050   2,900   3,450 
Administrative services expenses  450   450   1,350   1,400 
Expenses before amendment costs, debt issuance costs and provision for taxes  15,698   17,087   46,557   55,960 
Provision for taxes on net investment income  200   670   1,310   1,920 
Credit facility amendment and debt issuance costs        3,885   324 
Total expenses  15,898   17,757   51,752   58,204 
Net investment income  8,867   11,798   25,201   36,219 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and debt:            
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and debt:            
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments  12,056   (475)  8,668   (30,749)
Non-controlled and controlled, affiliated investments        61,986    
Provision for taxes on realized gain on investments  (22)  (1)  (35)  (50)
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and debt  12,034   (476)  70,619   (30,799)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:            
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments  (19,487)  (547)  (19,944)  12,594 
Non-controlled and controlled, affiliated investments  3,329   347   (65,504)  16,699 
Debt appreciation (depreciation)  (274)  (2,972)  723   (1,023)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and debt  (16,432)  (3,172)  (84,725)  28,270 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investments and debt  (4,398)  (3,648)  (14,106)  (2,529)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $4,469  $8,150  $11,095  $33,690 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations per common share $0.07  $0.12  $0.17  $0.52 
Net investment income per common share $0.14  $0.18  $0.39  $0.55 


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 available 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


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