Asset Quality DeteriorationNon-accrual investments increasing to 2.7% of the portfolio points to weakening asset performance that may pressure future earnings.
Research Objectivity ConcernsPotential conflicts of interest in the reporting firm could bias analysis and reduce the objectivity of published investment recommendations.
Valuation Pressure From Rates And Merger UncertaintyIndustry worries about lower interest rates and credit conditions, combined with uncertainty around the proposed merger, may constrain valuation multiples and investor demand.