Merger Agreement with Blue Owl Capital Corporation
OBDE has entered into a merger agreement with Blue Owl Capital Corporation, which will result in OBDC as the surviving company. This merger is expected to add $13.3 billion to OBDE's portfolio, making it the second largest publicly traded BDC by total assets.
Double-Digit Returns and Strong Credit Performance
OBDE delivered a strong annualized ROE of 10.5% and net investment income of $0.41 per share, exceeding the regular dividend of $0.35 per share. The net asset value per share increased by 1.8% from a year ago, reaching $15.56.
Second Most Active Quarter of Originations
OBDE deployed approximately $1 billion in new commitments, marking its second most active quarter of originations. The portfolio now includes 207 companies with an average investment size of approximately 50 basis points.
Expected Benefits from Merger
The merger is expected to enhance portfolio diversification, maintain excellent credit quality, and provide more diverse and efficient access to capital. The transaction is anticipated to be accretive to net investment income for OBDE shareholders.