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BCP Investment Corporation — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

  • Financial Performance:

    • Total investment income for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, was $13.9 million, down from $18.9 million in the same period of 2025 and $15.2 million in the second quarter of 2026.
    • Core investment income (excluding purchase price accounting impact) was $12.2 million for the quarter, compared to $15.3 million in Q3 2025 and $12.9 million in Q2 2026.
    • Net investment income (NII) was $4.6 million ($0.37 per share) for the quarter, a decrease from $8.8 million ($0.71 per share) in Q3 2025 and $5.5 million ($0.45 per share) in Q2 2026.
    • Net assets decreased to $162.7 million ($13.13 per share) as of September 30, 2026, from $179.5 million ($14.49 per share) as of June 30, 2026.
    • Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations was a loss of $13.5 million ($1.09 per share) for the quarter, compared to a gain of $23.6 million ($1.88 per share) in Q3 2025.
    • Net realized and unrealized depreciation on investments, net of taxes, was $17.5 million for the quarter, compared to a gain of $14.8 million in Q3 2025.
    • The investment portfolio at fair value was $434.2 million as of September 30, 2026, down from $452.7 million as of June 30, 2026.
    • Non-accrual debt investments declined to 10 investments across 7 portfolio companies, representing 2.8% of the portfolio at fair value, down from 3.1% as of June 30, 2026.
    • Par value of outstanding borrowings was $282.4 million as of September 30, 2026, down from $286.1 million as of June 30, 2026.
    • Asset coverage ratio was approximately 157% as of September 30, 2026, compared to 162% as of June 30, 2026.
    • Gross and net leverage were approximately 1.7x as of September 30, 2026, compared to 1.6x as of June 30, 2026.
    • Weighted average annualized yield was approximately 12.1% as of September 30, 2026.
  • Guidance and Future Outlook:

    • Management expects to favor debt repayment and share repurchases over new investments in the coming quarters given current trading levels.
    • The company anticipates the proposed merger with ICMB to be accretive to both BCIC and ICMB shareholders.
    • Management expects the combined company to benefit from lower financing costs, reduced public company costs per share, and improved trading liquidity.
    • Priorities remain centered on actively managing the existing portfolio, maintaining balance sheet flexibility, and allocating capital to compelling risk-adjusted returns.
  • Business Segments and Product Lines:

    • The debt investment portfolio, excluding CLO Funds, equities, and Joint Ventures, totaled $335.7 million at fair value across 32 industries and 68 portfolio companies as of September 30, 2026.
    • The portfolio composition as of September 30, 2026, included First Lien Debt ($278.1 million, 64.0%), Second Lien Debt ($34.1 million, 7.9%), Subordinated Debt ($23.5 million, 5.4%), Collateralized Loan Obligations ($15.7 million, 3.6%), Joint Ventures ($45.1 million, 10.4%), and Equity ($37.4 million, 8.6%).
    • Approximately 86.3% of the Debt Securities Portfolio at par value was floating rate as of September 30, 2026.
    • Approximately 95.9% of floating rate loans contain floors ranging between 0.50% and 5.25%.
    • Deployment of approximately $3.1 million and repayments and sales of approximately $8.9 million resulted in net repayments and sales of approximately $5.8 million during the quarter.
  • Market and Competitive Landscape:

    • The company operates in the middle market investment space, originating, structuring, financing, and managing term loans, mezzanine investments, and selected equity securities.
    • Management is pursuing consolidation in the BDC space to achieve greater scale and cost synergies.
    • The company notes markdowns across multiple industries during the quarter impacting unrealized mark-to-market movements.
  • Risks and Challenges:

    • Net investment income reflects elevated portfolio repayments where repayments continued to outpace new deployments.
    • Unrealized mark-to-market movements resulted in a decline in net asset value due to markdowns across multiple industries.
    • The company faces risks related to interest rate fluctuations, with investment income affected by changes in SOFR and prime rates.
    • Forward-looking statements regarding the merger and future performance are subject to risks including failure to obtain stockholder approval, inability to complete the transaction, and failure to realize anticipated synergies.
  • Management Commentary and Tone:

    • CEO Ted Goldthorpe stated the company is pleased with the proposed merger with ICMB, viewing it as a step in executing a consolidation strategy.
    • Management highlighted proactive actions to derisk near-term refinancing risks, including the amendment of the KeyBank Credit Facility and the issuance of incremental 2029 notes to redeem 2026 notes.
    • Management expressed confidence that the improvements to the financing structure leave the company well-positioned to manage through the current environment.
    • The tone emphasized disciplined capital deployment and a focus on credit quality, liquidity, and strengthening the financial position.
  • Other Key Points:

    • On November 11, 2026, BCIC entered into a Merger Agreement to acquire Investcorp Credit Management BDC, Inc. (ICMB) at 90% of ICMB's adjusted net asset value.
    • The merger consideration will consist of newly issued shares of BCIC common stock and cash, with stock consideration capped at 19.99% of BCIC's outstanding common stock and cash consideration capped at 60% of the aggregate merger consideration.
    • On September 2, 2026, the Company issued $10.0 million of 7.50% notes due 2029.
    • On August 6, 2026, the Company amended its KeyBank Credit Facility, increasing committed capacity from $75.0 million to $150.0 million, reducing borrowing spreads, and extending the maturity date to August 2031.
    • On October 3, 2026, the Company redeemed the remaining $10.0 million of its 2026 Notes at par plus accrued interest, resulting in a loss of less than $0.1 million.
    • The Company declared regular monthly base distributions of $0.09 per share for January, February, and March 2027.
    • The Company has $49.6 million of available borrowing capacity under the KeyBank Credit Facility as of September 30, 2026.
Company
BCP INVESTMENT CORP
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management