Strong Net Investment Income and Gains
The company generated net investment income and realized gains of $0.57 per share during the quarter, with realized gains of $0.08 per share from sales and repayments at par.
Significant Increase in Trading Volume
Daily average trading volume for common stock increased by 29% from the second quarter and more than tripled on a year-over-year basis.
Investment in New CLOs with High Yields
Approximately $90 million of net capital was deployed into new investments with a weighted average effective yield of 12%.
Low Default Rates and Strong Portfolio Positioning
Defaults improved with only 3 leveraged loan defaults in the third quarter. The trailing 12-month default rate declined to 0.80%, well below the historical average of 2.6%. EIC's default exposure stood at 0.6%.
Record CLO Issuance and Refinancing Activity
New CLO issuance reached $40 billion in Q3 2024 and $142 billion year-to-date. The company completed 4 refinancings and 1 reset, reducing debt costs by an average of 32 basis points.