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Total Investment Income: $34.2 million for Q2 2024.
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Net Investment Income: $14.6 million for Q2 2024.
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Funded Loans: $75.5 million in new investments at the end of Q2 2024.
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Portfolio Risk Rating: Increased to 2.47 in Q2 2024 from 2.44 in Q1 2024.
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Fair Value of Investment Portfolio: Approximately $1.06 billion as of June 30, 2024.
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Net Assets: $506.4 million as of June 30, 2024.
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NAV per Share: $13.14 at the end of Q2 2024.
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Principal Repayments: $25.3 million received in Q2 2024.
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Operating Expenses: $19.6 million for Q2 2024.
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Net Unrealized Loss on Investments: $6.3 million in Q2 2024.
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Leverage Ratio: 1.1 times as of June 30, 2024.
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Total Available Liquidity: $249.8 million as of June 30, 2024.
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Stock Repurchase Program: $15 million approved on July 30, 2024.
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Regular Distribution: $0.4 per share declared for Q2 2024.
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Supplemental Dividend: $0.05 per share declared for Q2 2024.
Release Date: August 08, 2024
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
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Runway Growth Finance Corp (NASDAQ:RWAY) completed two new investments totaling $75.5 million in funded loans, showcasing their ability to capitalize on attractive opportunities.
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The company delivered a total investment income of $34.2 million and net investment income of $14.6 million in the second quarter, indicating strong financial performance.
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RWAY's loan portfolio is comprised almost exclusively of first lien senior secured loans, which enhances the security and stability of their investments.
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The company has a robust pipeline of high-quality opportunities, supported by deep sector relationships and targeted outreach efforts.
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RWAY's focus on originating investments at the top of the capital stack reduces the risk of volatility, providing a margin of safety in a challenging market environment.
Negative Points
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The average portfolio risk rating increased slightly from 2.44 to 2.47, indicating a marginal increase in perceived risk within the portfolio.
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RWAY experienced a decline in net investment income from $18.7 million in the first quarter to $14.6 million in the second quarter, primarily due to a decrease in prepayment-related income.
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The company recorded a net unrealized loss on investments of $6.3 million, largely due to a markdown on their loan to Snagajob.
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RWAY's net assets decreased from $529.5 million at the end of the first quarter to $506.4 million at the end of the second quarter, reflecting a decline in NAV per share.
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The company has two loans on non-accrual status, representing 3.1% of the total investment portfolio at fair value, which could impact future income.