BOSTON, May 05, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. (NYSE: BCSF, the "Company", "our" or "we") today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, and that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has declared a dividend of $0.42 per share for the second quarter of 2025 and an additional dividend of $0.03 per share that was previously announced.
"BCSF’s first quarter results represent a strong start to the year driven by high net investment income, stable net asset value and continued solid credit performance," said Michael Ewald, Chief Executive Officer of BCSF. "We believe the Company is well-positioned to navigate potential market volatility given our diversified portfolio of predominantly first lien senior secured loans, balance sheet strength, and our global team’s deep experience and disciplined investment approach."
QUARTERLY HIGHLIGHTS
Net investment income (NII) per share was $0.50, equating to an annualized NII yield on book value of 11.3%(1);
Net income per share was $0.44, equating to an annualized return on book value of 10.0%(1);
Net asset value per share as of March 31, 2025 was $17.64, as compared to $17.65 as of December 31, 2024;
Gross and net investment fundings were $277.2 million and $30.8 million, respectively; ending net debt-to-equity was 1.17x, as compared to 1.13x as of December 31, 2024(2);
Investments on non-accrual represented 1.4% and 0.7% of the total investment portfolio at amortized cost and fair value, respectively, as of March 31, 2025;
During the quarter, the Company closed an offering of $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.950% unsecured notes due 2030 (the "March 2030 Notes"). In connection with the March 2030 Notes, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement to receive a fixed interest rate of 5.950% per annum and pay a floating interest rate of SOFR plus 1.90% per annum; and
Subsequent to quarter-end, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.42 per share for the second quarter of 2025 payable to stockholders of record as of June 16, 2025. The Board of Directors previously announced an additional dividend of $0.03 per share payable to stockholders of record as of June 16, 2025(3).
SELECTED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
($ in millions, unless otherwise noted)
Q1 2025
Q4 2024
Net investment income per share
$
0.50
$
0.52
Net investment income
$
32.1
$
33.6
Earnings per share
$
0.44
$
0.34
Dividends per share declared and payable
$
0.45
$
0.45
($ in millions, unless otherwise noted)
As of March 31, 2025
As of December 31, 2024
Total fair value of investments
$
2,464.9
$
2,431.2
Total assets
$
2,642.3
$
2,632.2
Total net assets
$
1,144.5
$
1,139.7
Net asset value per share
$
17.64
$
17.65
PORTFOLIO AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY
For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company invested $277.2 million in 89 portfolio companies, including $140.3 million in 13 new companies, $134.4 million in 75 existing companies and $2.5 million in SLP. The Company had $246.4 million of principal repayments and sales in the quarter, resulting in net investment fundings of $30.8 million.
Investment Activity for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2025:
($ in millions)
Q1 2025
Q4 2024
Investment Fundings
$
277.2
$
547.8
Sales and Repayments
$
246.4
$
505.1
Net Investment Activity
$
30.8
$
42.7
As of March 31, 2025, the Company’s investment portfolio had a fair value of $2,464.9 million, comprised of investments in 175 portfolio companies operating across 29 different industries.
Investment Portfolio at Fair Value as of March 31, 2025:
Investment Type
$ in Millions
% of Total
First Lien Senior Secured Loan
$
1,579.5
64.2
%
Second Lien Senior Secured Loan
20.4
0.8
Subordinated Debt
82.8
3.4
Preferred Equity
166.1
6.7
Equity Interest
226.9
9.2
Warrants
0.6
0.0
Investment Vehicles
388.6
15.7
Subordinated Note in ISLP
190.7
7.7
Equity Interest in ISLP
54.2
2.2
Subordinated Note in SLP
136.9
5.6
Preferred and Equity Interest in SLP
6.8
0.2
Total
$
2,464.9
100.0
%
As of March 31, 2025, the weighted average yield on the investment portfolio at amortized cost and fair value were 11.5% and 11.5%, respectively, as compared to 11.7% and 11.8%, respectively, as of December 31, 2024(4)(5). 93.2% of the Company’s debt investments at fair value were in floating rate securities.
As of March 31, 2025, four portfolio companies were on non-accrual status, representing 1.4% and 0.7% of the total investment portfolio at amortized cost and fair value, respectively.
As of March 31, 2025, ISLP’s investment portfolio had an aggregate fair value of $657.9 million, comprised of investments in 34 portfolio companies operating across 15 different industries. The investment portfolio on a fair value basis was comprised of 96.5% first lien senior secured loans, 0.8% second lien senior secured loans and 2.7% equity interests. 100% of ISLP’s debt investments at fair value were in floating rate securities.
As of March 31, 2025, SLP’s investment portfolio had an aggregate fair value of $1,424.6 million, comprised of investments in 98 portfolio companies operating across 26 different industries. The investment portfolio on a fair value basis was comprised of 99.6% first lien senior secured loans and 0.4% second lien senior secured loans. 100% of SLP’s debt investments at fair value were in floating rate securities.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
For the three months ended March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, total investment income was $66.8 million and $73.3 million, respectively.
Total expenses (before taxes) for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 were $33.7 million and $38.4 million, respectively.
Net investment income for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 was $32.1 million or $0.50 per share and $33.6 million or $0.52 per share, respectively.
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company had net realized and unrealized losses of $3.6 million.
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was $28.5 million, or $0.44 per share.
CAPITAL AND LIQUIDITY
As of March 31, 2025, the Company had total principal debt outstanding of $1,458.5 million, including $156.0 million outstanding in the Company’s Sumitomo Credit Facility, $352.5 million outstanding of the debt issued through BCC Middle Market CLO 2019-1 LLC, $300.0 million outstanding in the Company’s senior unsecured notes due March 2026, $300.0 million outstanding in the Company’s senior unsecured notes due October 2026, and $350.0 million outstanding in the Company's senior unsecured notes due March 2030.
For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the weighted average interest rate on debt outstanding was 4.8%, as compared to 5.1% for the three months ended December 31, 2024.
As of March 31, 2025, the Company had cash and cash equivalents (including foreign cash) of $38.4 million, restricted cash and cash equivalents of $55.6 million, $30.3 million of unsettled trades, net of receivables and payables of investments, and $699.0 million of capacity under its Sumitomo Credit Facility. As of March 31, 2025, the Company had $544.6 million of undrawn investment commitments.
As of March 31, 2025, the Company’s debt-to-equity and net debt-to-equity ratios were 1.27x and 1.17x, respectively, as compared to 1.22x and 1.13x, respectively, as of December 31, 2024(2).
Endnotes
(1)
Net investment income yields and net income returns are calculated on average net assets, or book value, for the respective periods shown.
(2)
Net debt-to-equity represents principal debt outstanding less cash and cash equivalents and unsettled trades, net of receivables and payables of investments.
(3)
The second quarter dividend is payable on June 30, 2025 to stockholders of record as of June 16, 2025.
(4)
The weighted average yield is computed as (a) the annual stated interest rate or yield earned on the relevant accruing debt and other income producing securities plus amortization of fees and discounts on the performing debt and other income producing investments, divided by (b) the total relevant investments at amortized cost or fair value. The weighted average yield does not represent the total return to our stockholders.
(5)
For non-stated rate income producing investments, computed based on (a) the dividend or interest income earned for the respective trailing twelve months ended on the measurement date, divided by (b) the ending amortized cost or fair value, as applicable. In instances where historical dividend or interest income data is not available or not representative for the trailing twelve months ended, the dividend or interest income is annualized.
CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION
A conference call to discuss the Company’s financial results will be held live at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on May 6, 2025. Please visit BCSF’s webcast link located on the Events & Presentations page of the Investor Resources section of BCSF’s website at http://www.baincapitalspecialtyfinance.com for a slide presentation that complements the Earnings Conference Call.
Participants are also invited to access the conference call by dialing one of the following numbers:
Domestic: 1-833-316-1983
International: 1-785-838-9310
Conference ID: BAIN
All participants will need to reference "Bain Capital Specialty Finance - First Quarter Ended March 31, 2025 Earnings Conference Call" once connected with the operator. All participants are asked to dial in 10-15 minutes prior to the call.
Replay Information:
An archived replay will be available approximately three hours after the conference call concludes through May 13, 2025 via a webcast link located on the Investor Resources section of BCSF’s website, and via the dial-in numbers listed below:
Domestic: 1-844-512-2921
International: 1-412-317-6671
Conference ID: 11158986
Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
As of
As of
March 31,
2025
December 31, 2024
(Unaudited)
Assets
Investments at fair value:
Non-controlled/non-affiliate investments (amortized cost of $1,799,763 and $1,784,019, respectively)
$
1,813,479
$
1,773,742
Non-controlled/affiliate investments (amortized cost of $74,926 and $77,269, respectively)
71,524
75,733
Controlled affiliate investments (amortized cost of $581,375 and $585,702, respectively)
579,942
581,714
Cash and cash equivalents
10,168
51,562
Foreign cash (cost of $28,476 and $2,640, respectively)
28,188
1,963
Restricted cash and cash equivalents
55,609
45,541
Collateral on derivatives
2,900
9,755
Deferred financing costs
4,333
4,591
Interest receivable on investments
31,061
39,164
Interest rate swap
5,371
—
Receivable for sales and paydowns of investments
32,186
37,760
Prepaid insurance
—
197
Unrealized appreciation on forward currency exchange contracts
1,471
4,690
Dividend receivable
6,083
5,745
Total Assets
$
2,642,315
$
2,632,157
Liabilities
Debt (net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $12,588 and $4,929, respectively)
$
1,451,204
$
1,390,270
Interest payable
11,610
13,860
Payable for investments purchased
1,917
29,490
Collateral payable on derivatives
6,000
—
Unrealized depreciation on forward currency exchange contracts
39
1,185
Base management fee payable
9,068
9,160
Incentive fee payable
2,222
4,696
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
15,751
14,771
Distributions payable
—
29,053
Total Liabilities
1,497,811
1,492,485
Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 10)
Net Assets
Common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 100,000,000,000 and 100,000,000,000 shares authorized, 64,868,507 and 64,562,265 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively
65
65
Paid in capital in excess of par value
1,164,045
1,159,493
Total distributable loss
(19,606
)
(19,886
)
Total Net Assets
1,144,504
1,139,672
Total Liabilities and Total Net Assets
$
2,642,315
$
2,632,157
Net asset value per share
$
17.64
$
17.65
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
2025
2024
Income
Investment income from non-controlled/non-affiliate investments:
Interest from investments
$
41,672
$
43,849
Dividend income
1,725
—
PIK income
6,606
5,067
Other income
2,833
5,255
Total investment income from non-controlled/non-affiliate investments
52,836
54,171
Investment income from non-controlled/affiliate investments:
Interest from investments
8
2,581
Dividend income
—
821
PIK income
17
315
Other income
42
—
Total investment income from non-controlled/affiliate investments
67
3,717
Investment income from controlled affiliate investments:
Interest from investments
9,148
9,165
Dividend income
4,786
7,446
PIK income
2
—
Total investment income from controlled affiliate investments
13,936
16,611
Total investment income
66,839
74,499
Expenses
Interest and debt financing expenses
18,904
18,056
Base management fee
9,068
8,818
Incentive fee
2,222
9,232
Professional fees
714
801
Directors fees
174
174
Other general and administrative expenses
2,571
2,443
Total expenses, net of fee waivers
33,653
39,524
Net investment income before taxes
33,186
34,975
Income tax expense, including excise tax
1,076
1,025
Net investment income
32,110
33,950
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
Net realized loss on non-controlled/non-affiliate investments
(20,986
)
(2,536
)
Net realized gain (loss) on non-controlled/affiliate investments
(2,967
)
4,719
Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions
(249
)
23
Net realized gain (loss) on forward currency exchange contracts
(2,405
)
1,727
Net change in unrealized appreciation on foreign currency translation
435
(208
)
Net change in unrealized appreciation on forward currency exchange contracts
(2,073
)
1,241
Net change in unrealized appreciation on non-controlled/non-affiliate investments
23,993
10,558
Net change in unrealized appreciation on non-controlled/affiliate investments
(1,866
)
(13,358
)
Net change in unrealized appreciation on controlled affiliate investments
2,555
(1,021
)
Total net gain (loss)
(3,563
)
1,145
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
$
28,547
$
35,095
Basic and diluted net investment income per share of common stock
$
0.50
$
0.53
Basic and diluted increase in net assets resulting from operations per share of common stock
$
0.44
$
0.55
Basic and diluted weighted average common stock outstanding
64,676,192
64,562,265
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
About Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. is an externally managed specialty finance company focused on lending to middle market companies. BCSF is managed by BCSF Advisors, LP, an SEC-registered investment adviser and a subsidiary of Bain Capital Credit, LP. Since commencing investment operations on October 13, 2016, and through March 31, 2025, BCSF has invested approximately $9,060.8 million in aggregate principal amount of debt and equity investments prior to any subsequent exits or repayments. BCSF’s investment objective is to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation through direct originations of secured debt, including first lien, first lien/last out, unitranche and second lien debt, investments in strategic joint ventures, equity investments and, to a lesser extent, corporate bonds. BCSF has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
Forward-Looking Statements
This letter may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements other than statements of historical facts included in this letter may constitute forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this letter.
