SLR Investment Corporation reported third-quarter net investment income of $0.40 per share, reflecting strong stability and a year-over-year increase in new originations, despite a competitive private credit landscape.
- Net income for Q3 was $0.43 per share, achieving a 9.4% annualized return on equity.
- SLRC originated $447 million in new investments, a 12.7% increase year-over-year, marking the second highest quarter of originations in the company's history.
- Approximately 93% of new originations were in specialty finance, enhancing the portfolio’s risk-adjusted return profiles and improving credit documentation integrity.
- The organization is strategically focusing on asset-based lending (ABL) due to strong demand and high barriers to entry, successfully doubling ABL volume year-to-date compared to 2024.
- The hiring of Mac Fowle as President of Asset-Based Lending reflects the firm's commitment to expanding its ABL capabilities amid growing opportunities in the private credit market.
Community Discussion