Increase in Net Investment Income
Net investment income increased by approximately 13% to $0.30 per share, driven by an increase in dividend income and other nonrecurring fee income.
Significant Appreciation in Equity Investment
The fair value of the equity position in Fansteel Holdings increased by $15.6 million to $89.3 million, with total distributions received approximately 18 times the initial investment cost.
No New Non-Accruals
There were no new loans placed on non-accrual during the quarter, indicating a stable and healthy loan portfolio.
Increase in Net Asset Value per Share
Net asset value per share increased by 14% to $12.85, primarily due to appreciation in equity and structured finance positions.
High Unsecured Debt Portion
72% of outstanding debt is unsecured, providing operational flexibility.
Improvement in Investment Income Yield
The weighted average performing investment income yield improved slightly to 13.8%, up about 0.2% quarter over quarter.