Carlyle Secured Lending Inc (CGBD) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Dividend ...

In This Article:

  • Net Investment Income: $0.47 per share; adjusted net investment income of $0.49 per share.

  • Annualized Yield: Nearly 12% based on a $9.30 NAV.

  • Net Asset Value (NAV): $16.85 per share as of September 30.

  • Total Investment Income: $56 million for the third quarter.

  • Total Expenses: $31 million, flat versus prior quarter.

  • Dividends Declared: $0.45 per share for the fourth quarter, including a $0.05 supplemental dividend.

  • Dividend Coverage: Base dividend coverage of 118% for the quarter.

  • Realized and Unrealized Net Loss: Approximately $5 million for the quarter.

  • Non-Accruals: Decreased to 0.6% of total investments at fair value.

  • Statutory Leverage: About 1.05 times; net financial leverage about 0.9 times.

  • Unsecured Notes Issuance: $300 million with a 6.75% fixed rate, swapped to SOFR plus 3.23% starting August 2025.

Release Date: November 06, 2024

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

  • Carlyle Secured Lending Inc (NASDAQ:CGBD) reported a strong net investment income of $0.47 per share and adjusted net investment income of $0.49 per share, reflecting a solid financial performance.

  • The company declared a total fourth-quarter dividend of $0.45 per share, which includes a $0.05 supplemental dividend, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders.

  • CGBD's portfolio is highly diversified, with 94% of investments in senior secured loans and an average exposure of less than 1% in any single portfolio company.

  • The company successfully exited a position in its MMCF JV at a price higher than its valuation, demonstrating effective portfolio management.

  • CGBD received investment-grade ratings from Moody's and Fitch and issued $300 million of unsecured notes, enhancing its financial flexibility and capital structure.

Negative Points

  • Total investment income for the third quarter was $56 million, which was modestly lower compared to the prior quarter due to a lower average portfolio balance and lower weighted average yields.

  • The company anticipates some contraction in earnings in coming quarters due to expected lower base rates and tighter new issue spreads.

  • CGBD reported a total aggregate realized and unrealized net loss of about $5 million for the quarter, primarily due to a decline in value at one of its positions.

  • Non-accruals, although decreased, still represent 0.6% of total investments at fair value, indicating some ongoing credit challenges.

  • The company faces downward pressure on spreads, a market-wide phenomenon that could impact future profitability.