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Capital Southwest Reports Strong Fiscal Year Growth

Capital Southwest Reports Strong Fiscal Year Growth

Capital Southwest ( (CSWC) ) has released its Q4 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Capital Southwest presented to its investors.

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Capital Southwest Corporation is a Dallas-based, internally managed business development company that provides flexible financing solutions to support the acquisition and growth of middle market businesses. The company operates primarily in the financial sector, focusing on investments across the capital structure, including first lien, second lien, and non-control equity co-investments.

In its latest earnings report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, Capital Southwest announced a total investment portfolio of $1.8 billion, marking a 21% growth from the previous year. The company reported a total investment income of $204.4 million for the year, a 15% increase compared to the prior year. The company continued to pay dividends, with a total of $2.54 per share declared for the fiscal year, including regular and supplemental dividends.

Key financial highlights for the fourth fiscal quarter include a total investment income of $52.4 million and a pre-tax net investment income of $28.5 million. The company originated $149.9 million in new commitments during the quarter and maintained a strong credit portfolio with a weighted average yield on debt investments of 11.7%. Despite recording net realized and unrealized losses on investments, the company achieved a net increase in net assets resulting from operations of $17.6 million for the quarter.

Looking ahead, Capital Southwest’s management remains optimistic about the company’s ability to generate significant income for shareholders. The board of directors has declared a regular dividend of $0.58 per share and a supplemental dividend of $0.06 per share for the upcoming quarter. The company also continues to expand its borrowing capacity and has received a license to operate a second SBIC subsidiary, providing access to additional debt capital.

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