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Q1 2026 NAV drop and losses at Palmer Square Capital BDC (NYSE: PSBD)

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Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. reported first quarter 2026 results with total investment income of $26.2 million and net investment income of $11.0 million, or $0.35 per share, down from $0.40 a year earlier. Net asset value per share fell to $13.30 from $14.85 at year-end, driven by $48.3 million of net realized and unrealized losses and a total return of (7.22)% for the quarter.

As of March 31, 2026, total assets were $1.2 billion and net assets were $413.8 million, with debt-to-equity of 1.70x. The portfolio totaled $1.15 billion in fair value across 214 companies, 96% in senior secured loans and 98% floating-rate, with virtually no non-accrual exposure by fair value. The company paid $0.37 per share in first quarter distributions and declared a second quarter base dividend of $0.36 per share, with an additional supplemental dividend expected to be announced in June.

Positive

  • Portfolio credit quality and diversification remain strong: 96% of long-term investments are in senior secured loans, 98% of long-term investments by fair value are floating-rate, and only one portfolio company is on non-accrual, representing less than 0.01% of total investments at fair value.
  • Ample liquidity versus commitments: As of March 31, 2026, the company had approximately $325.3 million of liquidity (cash plus undrawn credit capacity) against $20.3 million of unfunded investment commitments, supporting ongoing funding flexibility.

Negative

  • Significant NAV decline and negative total return: Net asset value per share dropped from $14.85 to $13.30 during the quarter, with a total return of (7.22)%, driven by $48.3 million of net realized and unrealized losses.
  • Lower income versus prior year and higher leverage: Total investment income fell to $26.2 million from $31.2 million and net investment income per share declined to $0.35 from $0.40, while debt-to-equity rose to 1.70x from 1.54x at year-end.

Insights

Results show weaker NAV and income but strong credit quality.

Palmer Square Capital BDC generated net investment income of $11.0 million, or $0.35 per share, versus $0.40 a year ago, on total investment income of $26.2 million. The quarter was dominated by net realized and unrealized losses of $48.3 million, which drove a total return of (7.22)% and pushed NAV per share down to $13.30 from $14.85 at December 31, 2025.

Despite the NAV pressure, portfolio credit metrics remain strong. As of March 31, 2026, 96% of long-term investments were senior secured loans and 98% of long-term investments by fair value were floating-rate. Only one portfolio company was on non-accrual, representing less than 0.01% of total investments at fair value.

Leverage increased, with debt-to-equity at 1.70x versus 1.54x at year-end, while total assets were $1.2 billion and net assets $413.8 million. The company maintained distributions, paying $0.37 per share in the quarter and declaring a second quarter base dividend of $0.36 per share, with expectations for a supplemental dividend announcement in June 2026. Available liquidity of roughly $325.3 million versus $20.3 million of unfunded commitments provides a cushion for new investments and existing obligations.

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 $26.2 million For the first quarter of 2026, vs $31.2 million prior-year period
Net investment income per share $0.35 per share For the first quarter of 2026, vs $0.40 per share a year earlier
Net asset value per share $13.30 As of March 31, 2026, down from $14.85 as of December 31, 2025
Net realized and unrealized losses $48.3 million For the first quarter of 2026, vs $21.3 million in first quarter 2025
Debt-to-equity ratio 1.70x As of March 31, 2026, vs 1.54x as of December 31, 2025
Total fair value of investments $1,154.6 million Portfolio fair value as of March 31, 2026 across 214 portfolio companies
Quarterly distributions paid $0.37 per share Cash distributions to stockholders for the first quarter of 2026
Available liquidity $325.3 million Cash plus undrawn credit capacity as of March 31, 2026 vs $20.3 million unfunded commitments
net investment income financial
"Net investment income of $11.0 million or $0.35 per share for the first quarter of 2026"
Net investment income is the money an investor or fund actually keeps from its investments after subtracting the costs of running those investments (like management fees, interest, and losses). Think of it as your paycheck from owning assets: gross returns minus the bills needed to earn them. Investors watch it because it shows how profitable the investment activities are, influences dividend payouts and cash available for growth, and helps compare true performance across funds or companies.
net asset value financial
"Net asset value of $13.30 per share as of March 31, 2026"
Net asset value is the total value of an investment fund's assets minus any liabilities, divided by the number of shares or units outstanding. It represents the per-share worth of the fund, similar to how the value of a house is determined by its total worth after debts are subtracted. Investors use it to gauge the true value of their holdings and to compare different investment options.
senior secured debt investments financial
"the portfolio consisted of approximately 87.7% first lien senior secured debt investments, 4.5% second lien senior secured debt investments"
non-accrual status financial
"As of March 31, 2026, there was one portfolio company on non-accrual status, which represented less than 0.01% of the total investments at fair value"
A loan or credit account is placed in non-accrual status when the lender stops recording expected interest income because the borrower is not making scheduled payments or repayment is doubtful. Think of it like a landlord who stops counting unpaid rent as future income once a tenant stops paying; it signals rising credit problems and potential losses. For investors, non-accrual levels indicate loan quality and can foreshadow write-downs, lower earnings, and increased risk to a lender’s balance sheet.
payment-in-kind interest income financial
"In the first quarter, we had only $431.0 thousand of recurring PIK interest income"
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.
total return financial
"Total Return 6 | | | (7.22)% | | | (0.09)% | | | (1.05)%"
Total return measures how much an investment grows over a period by combining changes in its market price with any income it pays (like dividends or interest), usually shown as a percentage. It matters to investors because it gives a complete picture of performance—similar to looking at your paycheck plus any year-end bonus rather than just the hourly wage—so you can compare investments more fairly and judge real wealth change.
Total investment income $26.2 million vs $31.2 million in the prior-year quarter
Net investment income $11.0 million vs $12.9 million in the prior-year quarter
Net investment income per share $0.35 vs $0.40 in the prior-year quarter
NAV per share $13.30 vs $14.85 as of December 31, 2025
Net realized and unrealized losses $48.3 million vs $21.3 million in the first quarter of 2025
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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 07, 2026

 

 

Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

Maryland

814-01334

84-3665200

(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

1900 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Suite 315

 

Mission Woods, Kansas

 

66205

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 816 994-3200

 

 

(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

 

PSBD

 

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).

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 6, 2026, Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. (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 in this Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished by the Company in satisfaction of the public disclosure requirements of Item 2.02 of Form 8-K.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information included in this Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed to be “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, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made by the Company under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

Additionally, on May 6, 2026, the Company made available on its website, www.palmersquarebdc.com, a supplemental investor presentation with respect to the first quarter 2026 earnings release. The information furnished in this Item 7.01 shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and is not incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

 

99.1

 

Press Release, dated May 6, 2026

104

 

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

 


SIGNATURES

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

 

 

 

PALMER SQUARE CAPITAL BDC INC.

 

 

 

 

Date:

May 7, 2026

By:

/s/ Jeffrey D. Fox

 

 

 

Jeffrey D. Fox, Chief Financial Officer

 


Exhibit 99.1

 

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Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Declares Second Quarter 2026 Base Dividend of $0.36 Per Share with Supplemental Dividend

Expected to be Announced in June

MISSION WOODS, Kansas, May 6, 2026 — Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. (NYSE: PSBD) (“PSBD” or the “Company”), an externally managed business development company, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Financial and Operating Highlights

Total investment income of $26.2 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared to $31.2 million for the prior year period
Net investment income of $11.0 million or $0.35 per share for the first quarter of 2026, compared to $12.9 million or $0.40 per share for the prior year period
Net asset value of $13.30 per share as of March 31, 2026, compared to $14.85 per share as of December 31, 2025
Total net realized and unrealized losses of $48.3 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared to losses of $21.3 million for the first quarter of 2025
As of March 31, 2026, total assets were $1.2 billion and total net assets were $413.8 million
Debt-to-equity as of March 31, 2026 was 1.70x, compared to 1.54x as of December 31, 2025
Paid cash distributions to stockholders totaling $0.37 per share for the first quarter of 2026
Declared a second quarter regular base dividend distribution of $0.36 per share, payable on July 13, 2026, to stockholders of record as of June 26, 2026. In accordance with our dividend policy, we expect to announce a supplemental dividend in June
In the first quarter, we had only $431.0 thousand of recurring PIK interest income, or 1.64% of total investment income

 

“Palmer Square Capital BDC reported solid financial results for the first quarter of 2026, demonstrating resilience amid the volatile macroeconomic backdrop impacting the sector,” said Christopher D. Long, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PSBD. “We continue to observe stability across our underlying investments. As conditions are expected to continue to improve beyond April, we believe our portfolio is well positioned to deliver consistent performance while capitalizing on an increasingly attractive opportunity set and more favorable risk-adjusted spreads going forward.”

 

 

 

 

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$ in thousands, except per share data

 

 

For the Quarter Ended

 

 

3/31/26

 

12/31/25

 

3/31/25

 

Financial Highlights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income Per Share1

 

$

0.35

 

$

0.41

 

$

0.40

 

Net Investment Income

 

$

11,037

 

$

13,068

 

$

12,913

 

NAV Per Share

 

$

13.30

 

$

14.85

 

$

15.85

 

Dividends Earned Per Share2

 

$

0.37

 

$

0.43

 

$

0.39

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3/31/26

 

12/31/25

 

3/31/25

Portfolio Highlights

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Fair Value of Investments

 

$

1,154,637

 

$

1,203,640

 

$

1,334,314

 

Number of Industries

 

 

44

 

 

42

 

 

39

 

Number of Portfolio Companies

 

 

214

 

 

205

 

 

209

 

Portfolio Yield3

 

 

11.73%

 

 

11.30%

 

 

10.37%

 

Senior Secured Loan4

 

 

96%

 

 

95%

 

 

96%

 

Investments on Non-Accrual5

 

 

0.00%

 

 

0.09%

 

 

0.24%

 

Total Return6

 

 

(7.22)%

 

 

(0.09)%

 

 

(1.05)%

 

Debt-to-Equity

 

 

1.70x

 

 

1.54x

 

 

1.50x

 

 

1.
Net investment income for the period divided by the weighted average share count for the period.
2.
Dividend amount reflects dividend earned in period.
3.
Weighted average total yield of debt and income producing securities at fair value.
4.
As a percentage of long-term investments, at fair value.
5.
As a percentage of total investments, at fair value. As of March 31, 2026, there was one portfolio company on non-accrual status, which
represented less than 0.01% of the total investments at fair value.
6.
Total return is calculated as the change in net asset value (“NAV”) per share during the period, plus distributions per share (if any), divided by the beginning NAV per share. Total return is not annualized. Assumes reinvestment of distributions.

Portfolio and Investment Activity

As of March 31, 2026, we had 283 investments in 214 portfolio companies with an aggregate fair value of approximately $1.2 billion. Based on a total fair value of $1.2 billion, including short term investments, the portfolio consisted of approximately 87.7% first lien senior secured debt investments, 4.5% second lien senior secured debt investments, 3.6% short-term investments, 2.8% collateralized loan obligation structured credit funds (“CLOs”) mezzanine and equity investments, 0.7% corporate bond investments, and 0.7% equity investments.

As of March 31, 2026, 98% of the long-term investments based on fair value in our portfolio were at floating rates. At the end of the first quarter, there was one portfolio company on non-accrual status. As of March 31, 2026, the weighted average total yield to maturity of debt and income producing securities at fair value was 11.73%, and weighted average total yield to maturity of debt and income producing securities at amortized cost was 8.26%. For the first quarter of 2026, the principal amount of new investments funded was $109.4 million which included 42 investments at an average value of approximately $2.1 million. For this period, the Company had $79.9 million aggregate principal amount in sales and repayments.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of March 31, 2026, the Company had $1.5 million in cash and cash equivalents and approximately $702.3 million in total aggregate principal amount of debt outstanding. Subject to borrowing base and other restrictions, the Company had available liquidity, consisting of cash and undrawn capacity on credit facilities of approximately $325.3 million compared to $20.3 million of unfunded investment commitments as of March 31, 2026.

Recent Developments

On May 6, 2026, PSBD’s Board of Directors announced that it had declared a second quarter regular base dividend distribution of $0.36 per share, payable on July 13, 2026, to stockholders of record as of June 26, 2026. We expect to announce an additional quarterly supplemental dividend distribution for the second quarter of 2026 in June.

 

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Earnings Conference Call

The Company will host a conference call on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 1:00 pm ET to review its financial performance and conduct a question-and-answer session. To participate in the earnings call, participants should register online at the Palmer Square Investor Relations website. To avoid potential delays, please join at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. The conference call can be accessed through the following links:

United States: +1 (888) 596-4144
International: +1 (646) 968-2525
Event Plus Entry Passcode: 1803382#
Live Audio Webcast

A replay of the live conference call will be available shortly after the conclusion of the event and accessible on the events and presentations section of the Palmer Square Investor Relations website.

About Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc.

Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. (NYSE: PSBD) is an externally managed, non-diversified closed-end management investment company that primarily lends to and invests in corporate debt loans, including but not limited to large private U.S. companies in the broadly syndicated loan market, as well as the direct large cap private credit market. PSBD has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. PSBD’s investment objective is to maximize total return, comprised of current income and capital appreciation. PSBD’s current investment focus is guided by two strategies that facilitate its investment opportunities and core competencies: (1) investing in corporate debt loans and, to a lesser extent, (2) investing in other debt securities which may include collateralized loan obligation debt and equity. PSBD’s investment activities are managed by its investment adviser, Palmer Square BDC Advisor LLC, an affiliate of Palmer Square Capital Management LLC.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements may include statements as to our future base and supplemental dividend distributions and the prospects of our portfolio companies. These and other forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “seek,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate,” “intend,” “continue,” “target,” or “believe” or the negatives thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology. 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 PSBD’s filings with the SEC. PSBD undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein unless required by law. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Although PSBD undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, you are advised to consult any additional disclosures that PSBD may make directly to you or through reports that in the future may be filed with the SEC, including annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K.

Contacts

Investors

Matt Bloomfield and Jeremy Goff
Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc.
Investors@palmersquarebdc.com

Media

Josh Clarkson

Prosek Partners

PSBD@prosek.com

 

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Financial Highlights

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

March 31,

 

 

2026

 

2025

Per Common Share Operating Performance

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$14.85

 

$16.50

 

 

 

 

 

Results of Operations:

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income(1)

 

0.35

 

0.40

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments(4)

 

(1.53)

 

(0.66)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

(1.18)

 

(0.26)

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions to Common Stockholders

 

 

 

 

Distributions from Net Investment Income

 

(0.37)

 

(0.39)

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Distributions

 

(0.37)

 

(0.39)

 

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$13.30

 

$15.85

 

 

 

 

 

Shares Outstanding, End of Period

 

31,120,814

 

32,534,040

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio/Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period

 

$413,782,758

 

$515,807,254

Weighted-average shares outstanding

 

31,187,746

 

32,602,053

Total Return(3)

 

(7.22)%

 

(1.05)%

Portfolio turnover

 

7%

 

8%

Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets without waiver(2)

 

13.74%

 

13.72%

Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets with waiver(2)

 

13.74%

 

13.72%

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets without waiver(2)

 

9.99%

 

9.68%

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets with waiver(2)

 

9.99%

 

9.68%

 

(1)
The per common share data was derived by using weighted average shares outstanding.
(2)
The ratios reflect an annualized amount.
(3)
Total return is calculated as the change in net asset value (“NAV”) per share during the period, plus distributions per share (if any), divided by the beginning NAV per share. Total return is not annualized. Assumes reinvestment of distributions.
(4)
Realized and unrealized gains and losses per share in this caption are balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the period, and may not reconcile with the aggregate gains and losses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations due to share transactions during the period.

 

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Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc.

Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

 

 

March 31,
2026

 

 

December 31,
2025

 

Assets:

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments, at fair value (amortized cost of $1,283,151,468 and $1,294,556,070, respectively)

 

$

1,154,636,534

 

 

$

1,203,640,318

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

1,489,202

 

 

 

3,217,449

 

Receivables:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receivable for sales of investments

 

 

538,437

 

 

 

2,821,628

 

Receivable for paydowns of investments

 

 

169,510

 

 

 

233,930

 

Due from investment adviser

 

 

616,715

 

 

 

616,715

 

Dividend receivable

 

 

116,781

 

 

 

195,710

 

Interest receivable

 

 

8,495,169

 

 

 

8,608,563

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

62,776

 

 

 

41,446

 

Total Assets

 

$

1,166,125,124

 

 

$

1,219,375,759

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Credit facilities (net of deferred financing costs of $4,624,358 and $5,030,068, respectively) (Note 6)

 

$

400,443,711

 

 

$

414,438,758

 

Notes (net of deferred financing costs of $1,575,047 and $1,609,420, respectively) (Note 6)

 

 

301,867,199

 

 

 

302,075,353

 

Payables:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payable for investments purchased

 

 

33,566,779

 

 

 

20,366,967

 

Distributions payable

 

 

11,514,701

 

 

 

13,442,214

 

Management fee payable

 

 

1,932,898

 

 

 

2,129,141

 

Incentive fee payable

 

 

1,576,148

 

 

 

1,866,531

 

Accrued other general and administrative expenses

 

 

1,440,930

 

 

 

933,623

 

Total Liabilities

 

$

752,342,366

 

 

$

755,252,587

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Shares, $0.001 par value; 450,000,000 shares authorized; 31,120,814 and 31,260,963 as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively issued and outstanding

 

$

31,121

 

 

$

31,261

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

592,054,437

 

 

 

593,643,044

 

Total distributable earnings (accumulated deficit)

 

 

(178,302,800

)

 

 

(129,551,133

)

Total Net Assets

 

$

413,782,758

 

 

$

464,123,172

 

Total Liabilities and Net Assets

 

$

1,166,125,124

 

 

$

1,219,375,759

 

Net Asset Value Per Common Share

 

$

13.30

 

 

$

14.85

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

(Note 6)

 

See Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements for a description of the Company’s borrowings, including its revolving credit facility with Bank of America, N.A., its credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, and its term debt securitization (CLO transaction).

(Note 9)

 

As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company had an aggregate of $20.3 million and $21.5 million, respectively, of unfunded commitments to provide debt financing to its portfolio companies. As of each of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, there were no capital calls or draw requests made by the portfolio companies to fund these commitments. Such commitments are generally up to the Company’s discretion to approve or are subject to the satisfaction of certain financial and nonfinancial covenants and involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the Company’s consolidated statements of assets and liabilities and are not reflected in the Company’s consolidated statements of assets and liabilities.

 

 

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Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc.

Consolidated Statement of Operations

(unaudited)

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment income from non-controlled, non-affiliated investments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

$

25,098,926

 

 

$

29,819,663

 

Dividend income

 

 

421,134

 

 

 

574,336

 

Payment-in-kind interest income

 

 

430,961

 

 

 

507,850

 

Other income

 

 

265,693

 

 

 

312,430

 

Total investment income from non-controlled, non-affiliated investments

 

 

26,216,714

 

 

 

31,214,279

 

Total Investment Income

 

 

26,216,714

 

 

 

31,214,279

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incentive fees

 

 

1,576,148

 

 

 

1,842,706

 

Interest expense

 

 

10,582,817

 

 

 

12,969,757

 

Management fees

 

 

1,932,888

 

 

 

2,333,675

 

Professional fees

 

 

313,603

 

 

 

312,732

 

Directors fees

 

 

36,986

 

 

 

36,987

 

Other general and administrative expenses

 

 

737,622

 

 

 

805,271

 

Total Expenses

 

 

15,180,064

 

 

 

18,301,128

 

Less: Management fee waiver (Note 3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net expenses

 

 

15,180,064

 

 

 

18,301,128

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

 

11,036,650

 

 

 

12,913,151

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments and foreign currency transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized gains (losses):

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments

 

 

(10,674,426

)

 

 

(5,894,493

)

Total net realized gains (losses)

 

 

(10,674,426

)

 

 

(5,894,493

)

Net change in unrealized gains (losses):

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments

 

 

(37,599,190

)

 

 

(15,407,869

)

Total net change in unrealized gains (losses)

 

 

(37,599,190

)

 

 

(15,407,869

)

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

 

 

(48,273,616

)

 

 

(21,302,362

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

$

(37,236,966

)

 

$

(8,389,211

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Per Common Share Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

(1.19

)

 

$

(0.26

)

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding - Basic and Diluted

 

 

31,187,746

 

 

 

32,602,053

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

(Note 3)

 

On January 22, 2024, PSBD completed its initial public offering (the "IPO"). Prior to the IPO, the base management fee was 2.00% of the average value of the weighted average (based on the number of shares outstanding each day in the quarter) of the Company’s total net assets at the end of the two most recently completed calendar quarters. Palmer Square BDC Advisor LLC (the "Investment Advisor"), however, during any period prior to the IPO, agreed to waive its right to receive management fees in excess of an annual rate of 1.75% of the average value of the weighted average total net assets at the end of each of our two most recently completed calendar quarters. The Investment Advisor will not be permitted to recoup any base management fees waived for any period of time prior to the IPO.

 

 

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Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc.

Portfolio and Investment Activity

 

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

New investments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross investments

 

$

109,362,638

 

 

$

104,323,107

 

 

Less: sold investments

 

 

(79,939,687

)

 

 

(144,369,364

)

 

Total new investments

 

 

29,422,951

 

 

 

(40,046,257

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Principal amount of investments funded:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First-lien senior secured debt investments

 

$

103,290,194

 

 

$

97,436,250

 

 

Second-lien senior secured debt investments

 

 

2,500,000

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate bonds

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

 

 

Collateralized securities and structured products - debt

 

 

1,406,500

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

 

1,165,944

 

 

 

6,886,857

 

 

Preferred Stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total principal amount of investments funded

 

 

109,362,638

 

 

 

104,323,107

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Principal amount of investments sold or repaid:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First-lien senior secured debt investments

 

$

67,757,902

 

 

$

138,003,373

 

 

Second-lien senior secured debt investments

 

 

5,584,634

 

 

 

3,203,994

 

 

Corporate Bonds

 

 

1,011,250

 

 

 

 

 

Collateralized securities and structured products - debt

 

 

5,193,165

 

 

 

2,900,000

 

 

CLO Equity

 

 

392,736

 

 

 

261,997

 

 

Total principal amount of investments sold or repaid

 

$

79,939,687

 

 

$

144,369,364

 

 

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31,

 

2026

 

2025

Number of new investment commitments

 

42

 

23

Average new investment commitment amount

 

$2,096,070

 

$3,855,336

Weighted average maturity for new investment commitments

 

5.65 years

 

5.59 years

Percentage of new debt investment commitments at floating rates

 

100.00%

 

100.00%

Percentage of new debt investment commitments at fixed rates

 

0.00%

 

0.00%

Weighted average interest rate of new investment commitments(1)

 

7.38%

 

8.52%

Weighted average spread over reference rate of new floating rate investment commitments(2)

 

3.87%

 

4.21%

Weighted average interest rate on long-term investments sold or paid down

 

8.09%

 

8.33%

 

(1)
New CLO equity investments do not have an ascribed interest rate and are therefore excluded from the calculation.
(2)
Variable rate loans bear interest at a rate determined by reference to the CME Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR” or “S”) (which can include one-, three-, or six-month SOFR), which resets periodically based on the terms of the loan agreement. At the borrower’s option, loans may instead reference an alternate base rate (which can include the Federal Funds Effective Rate or the Prime Rate), which also resets periodically based on the terms of the loan agreements. Loans that reference SOFR may include a Credit Spread Adjustment (“CSA”), where the CSA is a defined additional spread amount based on the tenor of SOFR the borrower selects (making the reference rate S+CSA).

 

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FAQ

How did Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. (PSBD) perform in Q1 2026?

Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. reported total investment income of $26.2 million and net investment income of $11.0 million, or $0.35 per share. Net asset value per share declined to $13.30, reflecting $48.3 million of net realized and unrealized losses and a total return of (7.22)%.

What happened to PSBD’s net asset value in the first quarter of 2026?

Net asset value per share fell from $14.85 at December 31, 2025 to $13.30 at March 31, 2026. This decline was mainly due to $48.3 million of net realized and unrealized losses, which contributed to a total return of (7.22)% for the quarter.

What dividends did Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. declare for Q2 2026?

The company declared a second quarter 2026 regular base dividend of $0.36 per share, payable July 13, 2026 to stockholders of record on June 26, 2026. Management also stated they expect to announce an additional supplemental dividend for the quarter in June.

How strong is PSBD’s portfolio credit quality as of March 31, 2026?

Portfolio credit quality appears strong, with only one portfolio company on non-accrual, representing less than 0.01% of total investments at fair value. Long-term investments are 96% senior secured loans and 98% floating-rate by fair value, providing seniority and interest rate sensitivity.

What is PSBD’s leverage and liquidity position at March 31, 2026?

As of March 31, 2026, PSBD reported debt-to-equity of 1.70x, with total net assets of $413.8 million and total assets of $1.2 billion. Liquidity totaled about $325.3 million, combining cash and undrawn credit capacity, compared to $20.3 million of unfunded investment commitments.

How did PSBD’s investment activity look during Q1 2026?

In the first quarter of 2026, PSBD funded $109.4 million of new investments across 42 commitments at an average size of about $2.1 million. It had $79.9 million in sales and repayments, resulting in $29.4 million of net new investments, with all new debt commitments at floating rates.

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