SLR Investment Corp. shares fell sharply 14.5% as investors reacted negatively to sequential net investment income decline driven by slowing new deal activity, lower fee income, and a cautious outlook amid economic and AI-related uncertainties.

• Net investment income (NII) was $0.33 per share, declining sequentially due to a lag from the Fed’s rate cut, contracting portfolio size, and reduced fee income.
• Quarter-end portfolio was $3.2 billion, down on net repayments of $180 million amid subdued deal activity in a seasonally light and uncertain environment.
• Approximately 85% of the portfolio is in senior secured specialty finance loans, the highest on record, reflecting a defensive, collateral-based strategy.
• Net asset value per share declined slightly sequentially to $18.16 but was flat year-over-year.
• Management acknowledged challenges from rising geopolitical risks and AI-driven disruption concerns, maintaining a cautious tone on outlook and portfolio risk recalibration.