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Monroe Capital Corp (MRCC) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Dividend Coverage Amidst ...

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  • Adjusted Net Investment Income: $6.7 million or $0.31 per share, up from $5.5 million or $0.25 per share in the previous quarter.

  • Dividend Coverage: Adjusted net investment income covered the $0.25 per share dividend by nearly 1.25 times.

  • Net Asset Value (NAV): $199.3 million or $9.20 per share as of June 30, 2024, down from $201.5 million or $9.30 per share as of March 31, 2024.

  • Debt-to-Equity Leverage: Decreased from 1.6 times to 1.54 times during the quarter.

  • Investment Portfolio: Totaled $485.8 million, a decrease from $500.9 million in the previous quarter.

  • Total Borrowings: $307.8 million, with $177.8 million under a floating rate revolving credit facility and $130 million in fixed rate notes.

  • Investment Income: $15.6 million for the second quarter, up from $15.2 million in the first quarter.

  • Total Expenses: $9.1 million, down from $9.7 million in the previous quarter.

  • Net Loss: $3.3 million, compared to a net loss of $2.3 million in the prior quarter.

  • Effective Yield: Stable at 11.9% on the portfolio's debt and preferred equity investments.

  • Nonaccrual Investments: Eight investments on nonaccrual status, representing 1.9% of the portfolio at fair market value.

Release Date: August 08, 2024

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

Positive Points

  • Monroe Capital Corp (NASDAQ:MRCC) reported its 17th consecutive quarter where adjusted net investment income covered the $0.25 per share dividend.

  • The company achieved a total annualized dividend yield of 14% based on the August 6, 2024, closing share price.

  • MRCC's debt-to-equity leverage decreased from 1.6 times to 1.54 times, indicating improved financial stability.

  • The portfolio is predominantly comprised of first lien senior secured investments, which are historically resistant to challenging macroeconomic environments.

  • MRCC's effective yield remained stable at nearly 12%, reflecting strong income generation from its portfolio.

Negative Points

  • Net Asset Value (NAV) decreased slightly from $201.5 million to $199.3 million, primarily due to net unrealized losses.

  • The investment portfolio decreased by $15.1 million, from $500.9 million to $485.8 million, indicating a reduction in invested assets.

  • Eight investments are on nonaccrual status, representing 1.9% of the portfolio at fair market value, which could impact future income.

  • The SLF (Senior Loan Fund) portfolio experienced a modest decrease in average mark, indicating potential valuation challenges.

  • MRCC incurred a net loss of $3.3 million for the quarter, primarily due to unrealized mark-to-market losses on certain portfolio companies.