Saratoga Invt Corp SEC Filings

Saratoga Investment Corp. reported financial results for its fiscal year and fourth quarter ended February 28, 2026, highlighted by higher assets and returns but lower income. Assets under management reached $1.109 billion, up 13.4% year-over-year, while net asset value rose to $396.2 million, a 0.9% increase.

Return on equity improved to 9.1% versus 7.5% a year earlier and the BDC industry average of 4.3%. Full-year earnings per share were $2.31, up from $2.02, and total dividends reached $3.74 per share, including a $0.25 special dividend. Total investment income declined to $125.7 million from $148.9 million, and net investment income per share fell to $2.32 from $3.81, reflecting pressure from lower short-term rates and tighter spreads.

For the fourth quarter, Saratoga generated net originations of $101.1 million, supporting five new platforms and fifteen follow-on investments, and kept non-accruals low at 0.2% of fair value and 1.2% of cost. The company’s board also declared three monthly base dividends of $0.25 per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2027, totaling $0.75.

Saratoga Investment Corp. is a specialty finance company and business development company focused on senior and unitranche loans, mezzanine debt, and some equity in U.S. middle-market companies with EBITDA of $2–$50 million. As of February 28, 2026, it reported total assets of $1,139.3 million and investments in 49 portfolio companies, plus structured finance and joint venture positions.

The portfolio was 82.1% first lien term loans, 3.9% second lien, 1.5% unsecured loans, 4.9% structured finance securities and 7.6% equity interests, with a weighted average investment yield of about 9.6%. Total return based on market value was 1.54% versus 27.17% a year earlier, while total return based on NAV per share was 7.50% versus 10.11%.

The company is externally managed by Saratoga Investment Advisors, operates as a regulated investment company for tax purposes, uses SBA-licensed SBIC subsidiaries and a senior loan joint venture, and pays a base management fee of 1.75% of gross assets plus incentive fees, while distributing taxable income through quarterly dividends and a dividend reinvestment plan.

Saratoga Investment Corp. is a specialty finance company and business development company focused on senior and unitranche loans, mezzanine debt, and some equity in U.S. middle-market companies with EBITDA of $2–$50 million. As of February 28, 2026, it reported total assets of $1,139.3 million and investments in 49 portfolio companies, plus structured finance and joint venture positions.

The portfolio was 82.1% first lien term loans, 3.9% second lien, 1.5% unsecured loans, 4.9% structured finance securities and 7.6% equity interests, with a weighted average investment yield of about 9.6%. Total return based on market value was 1.54% versus 27.17% a year earlier, while total return based on NAV per share was 7.50% versus 10.11%.

The company is externally managed by Saratoga Investment Advisors, operates as a regulated investment company for tax purposes, uses SBA-licensed SBIC subsidiaries and a senior loan joint venture, and pays a base management fee of 1.75% of gross assets plus incentive fees, while distributing taxable income through quarterly dividends and a dividend reinvestment plan.

Saratoga Investment Corp. issued $25,000,000 of 7.25% Notes due 2029 in a private placement to an institutional investor. The notes pay 7.25% annual interest quarterly and mature on April 10, 2029, with an option for the company to extend maturity to October 10, 2029.

The company received approximately $24,275,000 in net proceeds, based on a 98.00% purchase price and about $225,000 of expenses, and plans to use the funds for general corporate purposes. The notes are unsecured, rank pari passu with other unsecured debt, are callable at par plus interest on or after April 10, 2027, and may be increased in additional private offerings up to an aggregate $50,000,000 by July 10, 2026.

The indenture includes asset coverage and dividend covenants tied to the Investment Company Act of 1940 and provides noteholders with a repayment option if specified management changes occur or if certain regulatory asset coverage requirements are breached.

Saratoga Investment Corp. issued $25,000,000 of 7.25% Notes due 2029 in a private placement to an institutional investor. The notes pay 7.25% annual interest quarterly and mature on April 10, 2029, with an option for the company to extend maturity to October 10, 2029.

The company received approximately $24,275,000 in net proceeds, based on a 98.00% purchase price and about $225,000 of expenses, and plans to use the funds for general corporate purposes. The notes are unsecured, rank pari passu with other unsecured debt, are callable at par plus interest on or after April 10, 2027, and may be increased in additional private offerings up to an aggregate $50,000,000 by July 10, 2026.

The indenture includes asset coverage and dividend covenants tied to the Investment Company Act of 1940 and provides noteholders with a repayment option if specified management changes occur or if certain regulatory asset coverage requirements are breached.

Saratoga Investment Corp. entered into an underwriting agreement to issue and sell $100,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 7.50% Notes due 2031. The underwriters also have a 30-day option to buy up to an additional $15,000,000 of these notes.

The company plans to list the notes on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “SAV” within 30 days of the original issue date. Closing of the offering is expected on February 6, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, and the agreement includes standard representations, covenants, and indemnification provisions.

Saratoga Investment Corp. entered into an underwriting agreement to issue and sell $100,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 7.50% Notes due 2031. The underwriters also have a 30-day option to buy up to an additional $15,000,000 of these notes.

The company plans to list the notes on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “SAV” within 30 days of the original issue date. Closing of the offering is expected on February 6, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, and the agreement includes standard representations, covenants, and indemnification provisions.

Saratoga Investment Corp.'s CEO, director, and 10% owner Christian L. Oberbeck reported a gift of 1,000 shares of common stock on January 29, 2026. The filing states this was a gift to his grandchild who does not share his household, at a reported price of $0.00 per share.

After this transaction, he directly beneficially owned 664,983 common shares, with additional indirect holdings reported as 86,446 shares by his children, 71,607 shares by CLO Partners LLC, 100,000 shares by CLO Partners Holdings LLC, and 1,937 shares by his wife.

Saratoga Investment Corp.'s CEO, director, and 10% owner Christian L. Oberbeck reported a gift of 1,000 shares of common stock on January 29, 2026. The filing states this was a gift to his grandchild who does not share his household, at a reported price of $0.00 per share.

After this transaction, he directly beneficially owned 664,983 common shares, with additional indirect holdings reported as 86,446 shares by his children, 71,607 shares by CLO Partners LLC, 100,000 shares by CLO Partners Holdings LLC, and 1,937 shares by his wife.

Saratoga Investment Corp., a business development company, reported results for the three and nine months ended November 30, 2025. For the quarter, total investment income was $31.6M compared with $35.9M a year earlier, and net investment income was $9.8M versus $12.4M, reflecting lower interest income and fees.

Despite softer income, quarterly net increase in net assets from operations rose to $12.0M from $8.8M, helped by net realized and unrealized gains on investments. Over nine months, net investment income was $29.0M, while net increase in net assets from operations reached $39.2M. Total investments at fair value were $1.02B and net assets were $413.2M, with net asset value per share of $25.59 versus $25.86 at the prior fiscal year-end.

Saratoga Investment Corp., a business development company, reported results for the three and nine months ended November 30, 2025. For the quarter, total investment income was $31.6M compared with $35.9M a year earlier, and net investment income was $9.8M versus $12.4M, reflecting lower interest income and fees.

Despite softer income, quarterly net increase in net assets from operations rose to $12.0M from $8.8M, helped by net realized and unrealized gains on investments. Over nine months, net investment income was $29.0M, while net increase in net assets from operations reached $39.2M. Total investments at fair value were $1.02B and net assets were $413.2M, with net asset value per share of $25.59 versus $25.86 at the prior fiscal year-end.

Saratoga Investment Corp. CEO, director and 10% owner Christian Oberbeck reported a gift of 1,000 shares of common stock on 12/19/2025. The shares were gifted to his grandchild, who does not share his household. Following this transaction, he directly beneficially owns 657,285 shares of common stock and indirectly beneficially owns additional shares through his children, CLO Partners LLC, CLO Partners Holdings LLC, and his wife.

Saratoga Investment Corp. CEO, director and 10% owner Christian Oberbeck reported a gift of 1,000 shares of common stock on 12/19/2025. The shares were gifted to his grandchild, who does not share his household. Following this transaction, he directly beneficially owns 657,285 shares of common stock and indirectly beneficially owns additional shares through his children, CLO Partners LLC, CLO Partners Holdings LLC, and his wife.

Saratoga Investment Corp. CEO, director and 10% owner Christian Oberbeck reported stock gifts to family members in a Form 4 dated 12/11/2025. He transferred 5,200 shares of common stock as a gift to children who do not share his household and 7,800 shares as a gift to children who share his household, both at a reported price of $0.00 per share.

After these transactions, Oberbeck holds 657,285 common shares directly. He also reports indirect beneficial ownership of 83,742 shares held by his children, 73,607 shares held by CLO Partners LLC, 100,000 shares held by CLO Partners Holdings LLC, and 1,872 shares held by his wife.

Saratoga Investment Corp. CEO, director and 10% owner Christian Oberbeck reported stock gifts to family members in a Form 4 dated 12/11/2025. He transferred 5,200 shares of common stock as a gift to children who do not share his household and 7,800 shares as a gift to children who share his household, both at a reported price of $0.00 per share.

After these transactions, Oberbeck holds 657,285 common shares directly. He also reports indirect beneficial ownership of 83,742 shares held by his children, 73,607 shares held by CLO Partners LLC, 100,000 shares held by CLO Partners Holdings LLC, and 1,872 shares held by his wife.

What: Saratoga Investment Corp. Definitive Proxy Statement for the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

When/Who: Meeting on September 25, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET; record date July 29, 2025; 15,951,835 shares outstanding as of the record date.

Proposals: (1) Elect Steven M. Looney and Charles S. Whitman III as directors for terms ending 2028 (election by plurality); (2) Ratify Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending February 28, 2026 (majority vote). The Board unanimously recommends a vote FOR both proposals.

Material items: Audit fees for FY2025 totaled $961,700 (FY2024: $642,300); total EY fees FY2025 $1,046,050 plus other fees $65,000. Management Agreement with Saratoga Investment Advisors was renewed on July 7, 2025. Chairman/CEO is Christian L. Oberbeck; directors and execs beneficially own 1,667,162 shares (10.0%); Mr. Oberbeck beneficially reported 1,505,809 shares (9.4%) and retains voting rights over 549,183 shares; Mr. Oberbeck has pledged 600,000 shares as collateral.