Strong Portfolio Performance
Fidus' debt portfolio continued to perform well, generating adjusted NII well in excess of the base dividend. The portfolio remains diversified and healthy from a credit quality perspective.
Increased M&A Activity
M&A activity picked up in the third quarter, leading to growth in the portfolio. Fidus supported portfolio companies with growth capital, leveraging long-standing relationships with deal sponsors.
Net Asset Value Growth
Net asset value grew 2.7% to $711 million at quarter end, reflecting portfolio appreciation and accretive share issuances.
Healthy Investment and Liquidity Position
Fidus completed a $100 million debt add-on to its notes and refinanced its line of credit, increasing availability to $175 million and extending the maturity date.
Portfolio Credit Quality
Portfolio credit quality remains sound, with companies on nonaccrual making up less than 1% of the total portfolio on a fair value basis.