Strategic Initiatives for Growth
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital announced a $250 million portfolio acquisition and a new joint venture, PSSL, with an initial targeted portfolio of $500 million, aiming to enhance earnings through scale diversification and disciplined capital deployment.
Strong Credit Metrics
The portfolio's median leverage ratio was 4.5x, with a median interest coverage of 2x. Nonaccruals represented only 0.4% of the portfolio at cost and 0.2% at market value, indicating strong credit quality.
Increased Portfolio Size and Yield
The portfolio grew to $2.8 billion from $2.4 billion in the prior quarter, with investments totaling $633 million at a weighted average yield of 10.5%.
Joint Venture Enhancements
The PSSL 2 JV closed a $150 million revolving credit facility, with an accordion feature to increase commitments to $350 million. This joint venture is expected to grow and significantly contribute to net investment income.