KBDC

Management Insights: Co-CEO Douglas Goodwillie reported solid Q3 results with net investment income rising to $0.43 per share and a stable net income of $0.35 per share, while emphasizing a dividend coverage ratio of 108% and a slight decline in NAV due to portfolio marks.

Strategic Focus: The company is actively rotating out of lower-yielding broadly syndicated loans, having sold $113 million in BSL positions, and plans to redeploy capital into higher-yielding private credit opportunities, with a target leverage range of 1x to 1.25x.

Financial Performance: Total investment income increased to $61.3 million, with expenses rising to $31.3 million due to higher borrowings. The nonaccrual rate improved slightly, indicating strong credit performance and portfolio resilience.

Outlook and Growth: Management anticipates modest excess net investment income for Q4, with a declared dividend of $0.40 per share, while highlighting growth potential in asset-backed lending through the SG Credit investment as a key driver moving forward.

Earnings Report: Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. reported a profit of $24.61 million, or $0.43 per share, for the third quarter, down from $37.56 million, or $0.52 per share, last year.

Analyst Expectations: The earnings exceeded analysts' expectations, who had predicted earnings of $0.40 per share, excluding special items.

Net Investment Income: The company's net investment income was reported at $30.05 million, a decrease from $37.05 million in the previous year.

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