Another bad day for the major indices and the BDC sector where prices are concerned. Also, after the close we hear of the planned merger of two existing public players.
November ended badly for the markets and the BDC sector. There was good dividend news from one BDC and a surprising secured facility repayment at another.
After a big drop on Covid variant worries on Friday, Monday saw the major indices – and the BDC sector – regain some lost ground. Also, yet another public Baby bond gets (partly) redeemed; a venture debt player breaks a record and a large cap BDC reports results.
On the last day of the week, the markets – and the BDC sector – were roiled by a new Covid threat. We discuss the impact of BDc prices and the possible implications in the days and weeks ahead.
Another day of mixed prices for the major indices and the BDC sector. Otherwise, plenty of debt refinancing activity going on at three different BDCs.
In the first of a two part series theBDC Reporter has an in-depth look at the investment portfolio of Barings BDC, with a focus on underperforming companies.
BDC sector prices were mixed on Monday. News – except for two Baby Bond redemptions – was minimal. Instead, the BDC Reporter has been adding useful data about the NAV and credit histories of the 3 newest public entities added to our coverage.
OFS Capital redeems one of its Baby Bonds. The BDC Reporter updates the number of public debt issues and issuers and projects what the future landscape will look like.
The major indices remained strong but the BDC sector sagged in Week 46 of 2021. With the year-end in sight, the BDC Reporter offers up its outlook for price levels.
WhiteHorse Finance is beginning the process of raising new unsecured debt and is targeting the redemption of its existing Baby Bond. Early details here.
BDC prices inch up slightly but remain in a narrow range. We discuss why one BDC’s NAV and stock price dropped and two important unsecured debt offerings.
The broader indices and the BDC sector dropped on Wednesday, with one venture-debt player taking a shellacking. Also, two BDCs are paying off Baby Bonds as the “Great Refinancing” continues.
BDC prices inched a little higher. In terms of news, there were two encouraging earnings reports; another BDC raised new equity and a new Baby Bond made its official debut. We also added two new BDCs to our coverage.
A very busy day for BDC news, but only moderate price movements. We welcome a new public BDC, and say goodbye to two public Baby Bonds.
The BDC Reporter and BDC Credit Reporter collaborate on an in-depth review of Apollo Investment’s credit portfolio as of the IIIQ 2021. There’s a lot to unpack.
With the BDC sector at near record levels, the BDC Reporter cannot help but look round the corner and estimate what 2022 might bring.
After a brief pause most of the major indices were up, including the BDC sector. One high flying BDC is using the opportunity to issue new shares. We focused principally on a detailed credit review of Apollo Investment.
Inflation is here and the markets flinched. So did the BDC sector, but not much. Otherwise, there were plenty of BDC developments to cover.
The leading venture-debt BDC arranges a new Revolver. We discuss why this is important for the BDC, the venture-debt segment and investors.
One of the most mysterious BDCs issues a new Baby Bond but only causes more questions to be asked about what the future holds.