Increase in Investment Activity
BXSL saw a nearly 50% increase in new Blackstone Credit Insurance global private credit deal screenings compared to the fourth quarter of the previous year.
Strong Net Investment Income
BXSL reported net investment income of $0.77 per share, representing an 11.2% annualized return on equity, with a distribution yield of 11.3%.
Portfolio Stability and Growth
BXSL had 0.3% of investments on nonaccrual at cost, and the portfolio saw year-over-year EBITDA growth of nearly 11%.
Efficient Cost Management
BXSL's operating expenses are significantly lower than peers, with a focus on driving down costs such as liabilities and fees.
High Credit Quality
98% of BXSL's investments are in first lien senior secured loans with an average loan-to-value of 46.9% and a low nonaccrual rate of 0.3%.