Oaktree Specialty Lending reports Q1 adjusted NII 54c, consensus 54c

Reports Q1 NAV per share $17.63 as of December 31, 2024, down vs. $18.09 as of September 30, 2024. CEO Armen Panossian said, “We had several positive outcomes within the portfolio, but continued to face challenges with several names. We remain focused on our underperforming borrowers, working through each situation to identify the appropriate course of action. We remain committed to our shareholders and growing our business. As part of that process, Oaktree has purchased $100M of shares at NAV. And, in addition to the permanent fee reduction announced last year and additional support provided via voluntary fee waivers, starting with the quarter ending December 31, 2024, we have instituted a cap in the calculation of our Part I Incentive Fee to consider capital gains and losses, which will build up over time and look back to 12 quarters by our 2027 fiscal year-end. We believe these actions further demonstrate our ongoing commitment to our shareholders while providing the capital to execute on our long-term initiatives.”