When the broader markets catch a cold the BDC sector sneezes, as this week proves again. Otherwise very little news but plenty to discuss where BDC portfolio companies credit troubles are concerned.
In a week where BDC stocks moved up to break new 2019 records – which we discuss at length – the BDC Reporter looks down the road at the growing and changing nature of the sector.
There was a paucity of news affecting the BDC sector in the week ended September but developments out of the SEC could change price dynamics.
Once again, the BDC Reporter summarizes some of the key developments lifted from the BDC Credit Reporter.
We share highlights from the BDC Credit Reporter’s compilation for the week of developments amongst under-performing portfolio companies, naming the BDCs and the amounts involved.
Moody’s has named the 17 top candidates amongst retail names to file bankruptcy in 2019. The BDC Reporter analyzes how BDC lenders might fare if the worst comes to pass.
After reading the transcript of Golub Capital’s Conference Call which discussed its higher leverage plan, we’ve returned to the drawing board/word processor and updated our earlier numbers and conclusions.
Golub Capital – amidst a flurry of major changes – adopts the higher leverage allowed by the Small Business Credit Availability Act. We estimate what the pro-forma numbers will look like and discuss liquidity and risk management.
Golub Capital receives a much-requested letter from the SEC which will assist in keeping borrowing costs low. Also, an opportunity for the BDC Reporter to discuss little understood funding risks.
Golub Capital continues to rework its borrowings. The BDC Reporter provides an update and discusses the broader picture of BDC liability management – and what that might mean for shareholder risk and return – in a new age.
Golub Capital reports that its Joint Venture shrunk in size. Again. We review the numbers; the possible impact on earnings and speculate as to why.
Golub Capital is redeeming one of its two on balance sheet CLOs. We discuss why and the possible impact on the BDC’s liability management and its earnings.
Another good week for the BDC Sector and most of its constituents, as the rally marches on. We discuss myriad metrics and look at the length of the runway.
Prospect Capital is buying back its debt. The BDC Reporter has a look at the move in light of the BDC’s broader liability management challenges and with both debt and common stock investors in mind.
Golub Capital announces a shrinking JV. We speculate if there’s something afoot.
