Barings BDC, Inc. concluded 2024 with strong fourth-quarter results, achieving record full-year net investment income. The company out-earned its dividend by over 15% on a pre-tax basis, reduced its non-accrual rate to 0.3% of fair value, and deployed $297.9 million into new investments. The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share and special dividends of $0.15 per share.
Barings BDC reported a net investment income well above the dividend, strong credit metrics, and NAV that is above where it was at the end of last year. The company made 11 new investments totaling $88.4 million and investments in existing portfolio companies totaling $36.6 million.
Barings BDC reported strong, stable results with net investment income meaningfully higher than the dividend and industry-leading non-accrual rates. The company made progress reducing non-core positions, providing capital for first lien, middle market loans.
Barings BDC reported a strong first quarter with a net investment income of $29.4 million, or $0.28 per share, and a net increase in net assets resulting from operations of $44.0 million, or $0.41 per share. The NAV per share increased to $11.44, primarily due to net unrealized appreciation on the investment portfolio.
Barings BDC reported strong Q4 results driven by the strength of its middle market loan portfolio and defensive underwriting approach. The company out-earned its dividend by approximately 20%, increased net investment income from the previous quarter, and repurchased shares as part of its share repurchase program.
Barings BDC reported a strong third quarter, with net investment income increasing by 19% year-over-year. The company out-earned its dividend by 20% and continues to demonstrate strong credit culture and flexible capital solutions.
Barings BDC reported a strong second quarter with increased investment income and solid credit characteristics. The company's net asset value per share increased by 1.5% compared to the prior quarter, driven by net unrealized appreciation on the investment portfolio, net investment income exceeding the dividend, and share repurchases.
Barings BDC reported a net investment income of $27.5 million, or $0.25 per share, and a net increase in net assets resulting from operations of $39.7 million, or $0.37 per share. Net asset value (“NAV”) per share as of March 31, 2023 was $11.17, as compared to $11.05 as of December 31, 2022.
Barings BDC reported a net investment income of $37.0 million, or $0.34 per share, and a net decrease in net assets resulting from operations of $1.3 million, or $0.01 per share. The company's board of directors declared a first quarter dividend of $0.25 per share.
Barings BDC reported strong performance across its diversified investment portfolio, with portfolio yields increasing due to rising base rates. The company expects continued strong portfolio performance and benefits from deploying incremental capital at attractive risk-adjusted returns. Fourth quarter net investment income is expected to be at least $0.27 per share, with further expansion into 2023.
Barings BDC reported total investment income of $55.6 million and net investment income of $31.8 million, or $0.29 per share.
Barings BDC reported a strong quarter with net portfolio growth, consistent investment performance, and the closure of the Sierra transaction. The company reported total investment income of $43.8 million, net investment income of $19.0 million, or $0.23 per share, and a net increase in net assets resulting from operations of $21.0 million, or $0.25 per share.
Barings BDC reported a net investment income of $15.2 million, or $0.23 per share, and a net increase in net assets resulting from operations of $11.5 million, or $0.18 per share for Q4 2021. The company's NAV per share was $11.36 as of December 31, 2021.
Barings BDC reported a net investment income of $14.9 million, or $0.23 per share, and a net increase in net assets resulting from operations of $14.4 million, or $0.22 per share. The Board of Directors declared a dividend increase of 4.8% to $0.22 per share in the fourth quarter.
Barings BDC reported total investment income of $19.9 million, net investment income of $9.2 million, or $0.19 per share, and a net increase in net assets resulting from operations of $22.8 million, or $0.46 per share. Net asset value ("NAV") per share as of December 31, 2020 was $10.99.