CHICAGO, November 13, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. (NYSE: KBDC) ("KBDC or the Company"), a business development company externally managed by its investment adviser, KA Credit Advisors, LLC, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.
"We are pleased to report strong origination activity during the third quarter," said Doug Goodwillie, Co-Chief Executive Officer. "Origination volumes have picked-up substantially during 2024 and we see this pace continuing based on the current level of private equity investment activity."
"Our portfolio, which is diversified by end-market and industry, continues to perform well for our shareholders," said Ken Leonard, Co-Chief Executive Officer. "The stable industries we focus on have produced attractive debt financing opportunities and a portfolio with lower leverage and higher interest coverage."
Financial Highlights for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2024
Net investment income of $37.1 million, or $0.52 per share;
Net asset value of $16.70 per share, an increase from $16.57 per share as of June 30, 2024, primarily the result of excess net investment income over the regular dividend
New private credit and equity investment commitments of $182.6 million, fundings of $184.6 million and sales and repayments of $82.8 million, resulting in a net funded private credit and equity investment increase of $101.8 million;
Net repayments of broadly syndicated loans of $2.2 million; and
The Company’s Board of Directors (the "Board") declared a regular dividend of $0.40 per share, to be paid on January 15, 2025 to stockholders of record as of December 31, 2024.
Selected Financial Highlights
As of
(in thousands, expect per share data)
September 30, 2024
June 30, 2024
Investment portfolio, at fair value
$
1,943,439
$
1,847,058
Total assets
$
2,028,245
$
1,909,850
Total debt outstanding, at principal
$
788,000
$
622,000
Net assets
$
1,186,205
$
1,178,176
Net asset value per share
$
16.70
$
16.57
Total debt-to-equity ratio
0.66x
0.53x
For the quarter ended
September 30, 2024
June 30, 2024
Net investment income per share
$
0.52
$
0.51
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) per share
$
0.01
$
(0.05)
Earnings per share
$
0.53
$
0.46
Regular dividend per share
$
0.40
$
0.40
Special dividend per share
$
-
$
-
Results of Operations
Total investment income for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 was $57.8 million, as compared to $52.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. The increase was driven by the additions to the portfolio during the third quarter and the full quarter impact of purchases made in the second quarter.
Net investment income for the quarter ending September 30, 2024 was $37.1 million or $0.52 per share, compared to $34.4 million or $0.51 per share for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. Net expenses for the third quarter were $20.8 million compared to $18.1 million for the prior quarter. The increase was primarily due to higher interest expense as a result of higher leverage during the quarter.
For the quarter ended September 30, 2024, the net change in unrealized gains was $0.5 million. The unrealized gains for the quarter were primarily driven by new upfront fees for originations partially offset by changes in the fair value of certain investments and quarterly amortization. For the quarter, there were no realized gains (losses).
Portfolio and Investment Activity
As of
($ in thousands)
September 30, 2024
June 30, 2024
Investments at fair value
$
1,943,439
$
1,847,058
Number of portfolio companies
110
106
Average portfolio company investment size
$
17,668
$
17,425
Asset class:
First lien debt
98.0%
97.8%
Subordinated debt
0.9%
1.2%
Equity
1.1%
1.0%
Non-accrual debt investments:
Non-accrual investments at fair value
$
19,229
$
18,897
Non-accrual investments as a percentage of debt investments at fair value
1.0%
1.0%
Number of investments on non-accrual
2
2
Interest rate type:
Percentage floating-rate
100.0%
100.0%
Percentage fixed-rate
0.0%
0.0%
Yields (at fair value):
Weighted average yield on private middle market loans
11.9%
12.3%
Weighted average yield on broadly syndicated loans
7.8%
8.3%
Weighted average yield on total debt portfolio
11.3%
11.7%
Investment activity during the quarter ended:
Gross new investment commitments
$
182,559
(1)
$
171,836
(2)
Principal amount of investments funded
$
184,566
(1)
$
166,161
(2)
Principal amount of investments sold or repaid
$
(85,009)
(1)
$
(98,968)
(2)
Net principal amount of investments funded
$
99,557
$
67,193
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(1) For the quarter ending September 30, 2024, broadly syndicated loans represent $0 of new investment commitments, $0 of investments funded and $2,200 of investments sold or repaid.
(2) For the quarter ending June 30, 2024, broadly syndicated loans represent $30,000 of new investment commitments, $30,000 of investments funded and $58,500 of investments sold or repaid.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of September 30, 2024, the Company had $75 million senior unsecured notes outstanding, $713 million borrowed under its credit facilities and cash and cash equivalents of $61.8 million (including short-term investments). As of that date, the Company had $437.0 million of undrawn commitments available on its credit facilities (subject to borrowing base restrictions and other conditions).
As of September 30, 2024, the Company’s debt-to-equity ratio was 0.66x and its asset coverage ratio was 251%. The Company targets a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.0x to 1.25x (which equates to asset coverage of 200% to 180%). The Company is currently below its target but expects to continue to grow its private credit portfolio over coming quarters to achieve its targeted leverage.
Recent Developments
On November 6, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a regular dividend to common stockholders in the amount of $0.40 per share. The dividend will be paid on January 15, 2025 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 31, 2024.
Conference Call Information
KBDC will host a conference call at 10:00 am ET on Thursday, November 14, 2024, to review its financial results. All interested parties are invited to participate using the following telephone dial-in or the webcast details:
To avoid potential delays, please join at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the earnings call. A telephone replay will also be available by dialing 800-839-2383 (domestic) and +1 402-220-7202 (international). The replay will be available until November 21, 2024.
Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities
(amounts in 000’s, except share and per share amounts)
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Assets:
(Unaudited)
Investments, at fair value:
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments (amortized cost of $1,906,348 and $1,343,223)
$
1,931,243
$
1,363,498
Non-controlled, affiliated investments (amortized cost of $15,438 and $0, respectively)
12,196
-
Short-term investments (amortized cost of $22,670 and $12,802)
Common Shares, $0.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 71,047,779 and 41,603,666 as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, issued and outstanding
$
71
$
42
Additional paid-in capital
1,153,001
669,990
Total distributable earnings (deficit)
33,133
13,024
Total Net Assets
$
1,186,205
$
683,056
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
$
2,028,245
$
1,423,666
Net Asset Value Per Common Share
$
16.70
$
16.42
Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(amounts in 000’s, except share and per share amounts) (Unaudited)
For the three months ended
For the nine months ended
September 30,
September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Income:
Investment income from investments:
Interest income from non-controlled, non-affiliated investments
$
57,541
$
41,041
$
155,015
$
117,960
Interest income from non-controlled, affiliated investments
-
-
754
-
Dividend income
278
156
997
349
Total Investment Income
57,819
41,197
156,766
118,309
Expenses:
Management fees
4,764
2,905
12,537
8,438
Incentive fees
5,605
2,371
12,345
6,929
Interest expense
16,069
13,871
44,964
38,396
Professional fees
403
189
1,042
482
Directors fees
158
147
463
464
Other general and administrative expenses
563
345
1,542
1,216
Total Expenses
27,562
19,828
72,893
55,925
Less: Management fee waiver (Note 3)
(1,191)
-
(1,662)
-
Less: Incentive fee waiver (Note 3)
(5,605)
-
(9,714)
-
Net Expenses
20,766
19,828
61,517
55,925
Net Investment Income (Loss)
37,053
21,369
95,249
62,384
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments
Net realized gains (losses):
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments
-
-
(138)
-
Total net realized gains (losses)
-
-
(138)
-
Net change in unrealized gains (losses):
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments
1,031
(7,497)
3,323
(8,103)
Non-controlled, affiliated investments
(528)
-
(1,943)
-
Total net change in unrealized gains (losses)
503
(7,497)
1,380
(8,103)
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)
503
(7,497)
1,242
(8,103)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
$
37,556
$
13,872
$
96,491
$
54,281
Per Common Share Data:
Basic and diluted net investment income per common share
$
0.52
$
0.53
$
1.55
$
1.62
Basic and diluted net increase in net assets resulting from operations
$
0.53
$
0.34
$
1.57
$
1.41
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding - Basic and Diluted
71,083,885
40,499,327
61,321,163
38,461,385
About Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc.
Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. is a business development company ("BDC") that invests primarily in first lien senior secured loans, with a secondary focus on unitranche and split-lien loans to middle market companies. KBDC is externally managed by its investment adviser, KA Credit Advisors, LLC, an indirect controlled subsidiary of Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, L.P., a prominent alternative investment management firm. KBDC has elected to be regulated as a BDC under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended ("1940 Act"). KBDC’s investment objective is to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation. For more information, please visit www.kaynebdc.com.
Forward-looking Statements
This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors and undue reliance should not be placed thereon. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about KBDC, its current and prospective portfolio investments, its industry, its beliefs and opinions, and its assumptions. Words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "will," "may," "continue," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "would," "could," "should," "targets," "projects," "outlook," "potential," "predicts" and variations of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond KBDC’s control and difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements including, without limitation, the risks, uncertainties and other factors identified in KBDC’s filings with the SEC. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. KBDC does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or any other information contained herein, except as required by applicable law.
