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New Mountain Finance CorporationNMFC · Asset ManagementNew York City, United States

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New Mountain Finance Corporation (NMFC), a Nasdaq-listed business development company (BDC), operates as both a private equity and lending vehicle. It specializes in providing capital through direct investments and loans to middle-market companies, with a particular emphasis on those operating in stable, "defensive growth" sectors. The firm actively seeks out opportunities in buyouts and established middle-market businesses. NMFC deploys capital across various levels of a company's capital structure. This includes investing in debt instruments such as first and second lien debt, unsecured notes, and mezzanine securities. Occasionally, the firm's investments may also involve acquiring equity interests. Its investment strategy is focused exclusively on the United States. The fund targets a diverse array of industries, including but not limited to: energy, specialty chemicals and materials, trading companies and distributors, commercial printing, various support and professional services (diversified, education, environmental, facilities, office, business, federal), media, distribution and logistics, interactive home entertainment, telecommunication services, and several aspects of healthcare (services, facilities, technology). It also invests in different forms of power generation (hydroelectric, fossil fuels, nuclear) and security and alarm services. New Mountain Finance Corporation typically commits between $10 million and $50 million per transaction. Its investment sourcing involves both directly originating new deals and purchasing existing assets through open-market secondary transactions. The firm looks for companies with EBITDA ranging from $10 million to $200 million and aims for an investment hold size of up to $125 million. A key objective for the fund is to secure a majority ownership stake in its portfolio companies.

Eagle Point Credit Company Inc. is a closed-end investment fund established and overseen by Eagle Point Credit Management LLC. The company's investment strategy is concentrated on the fixed income markets within the United States. Specifically, the fund allocates capital to the equity and junior debt portions of collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), which are largely composed of U.S. senior secured loans rated below investment grade. Formed on March 24, 2014, the company maintains its legal domicile in the United States.

CION Investment Corporation operates as a Business Development Company (BDC) with a core focus on providing capital to middle-market businesses. It specializes in various debt instruments, including senior secured loans (such as unitranche, First Lien, and second lien loans), long-term subordinated loans, mezzanine debt, corporate bonds, and other debt securities. Additionally, the firm acquires equity interests, like warrants or options, in these target companies. CION supports diverse corporate initiatives, ranging from funding for growth and acquisitions to leveraged buyouts, market and product expansion, refinancing existing debt, and recapitalization efforts. Up to 30% of its assets may also be allocated to opportunistic investments, which can include securities issued by larger public corporations and foreign holdings. The company actively participates in the secondary loan market but explicitly avoids investing in start-up ventures, companies undergoing turnaround situations, or those with speculative business models. Its investment activities are predominantly focused within the United States. CION demonstrates a broad investment appetite across numerous sectors, including high technology, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, business services, media, chemicals, plastics, rubber, telecommunications, consumer services, advertising, printing and publishing, consumer goods (both durables and non-durables), diversified financials, homebuilding, restaurants, hospitality (beverage and tobacco bars), broadcasting, various distribution channels, food and beverage, energy (oil, gas, and consumables fuels), insurance, aerospace and defense, industrial machinery, paper and forest products, information technology, metals and mining, and real estate. Typically, the firm commits between $5 million and $50 million per investment to companies generating an EBITDA of $25 million to $75 million, with an average target hold size of $25 million. CION also acquires minority stakes, in the form of either common or preferred equity, within target companies. These equity investments are generally made in conjunction with its debt offerings or through co-investments alongside financial sponsors. Successful exits from its investments are usually achieved via an initial public offering (IPO), a merger, a direct sale, or other recapitalization events.

Crescent Capital BDC, Inc. functions as a Business Development Company (BDC), managing a fund dedicated to private equity, leveraged buyouts, and providing loan capital. The firm's strategy centers on making direct investments, with a specific focus on the middle market segment. Its investment mandate is exclusively for opportunities within the United States.

Crescent Capital BDC, Inc. functions as a Business Development Company (BDC), managing a fund dedicated to private equity, leveraged buyouts, and providing loan capital. The firm's strategy centers on making direct investments, with a specific focus on the middle market segment. Its investment mandate is exclusively for opportunities within the United States.

PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd.PFLT · Asset ManagementMiami Beach, United States

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PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. functions as a business development company (BDC). It pursues a diverse investment strategy, engaging in direct secondary market acquisitions, various debt and equity instruments, and loan investments. The fund principally allocates capital through floating rate loans to middle-market companies, which may be privately held, publicly traded with low liquidity, or publicly listed with modest market capitalization. While its primary geographical focus is the United States, a limited portion of its investments extends to international entities. Individual investment amounts typically range from $2 million to $20 million. Beyond debt, the fund also obtains equity securities, such as preferred stock, common stock, warrants, or options. These are acquired either through direct purchases or as part of its debt financing arrangements. For investments specifically in senior secured loans and mezzanine debt, the fund usually commits between $10 million and $50 million. It preferentially targets companies that are not rated by national credit agencies, though if assessed, their creditworthiness would likely fall between BB and CCC according to the Standard & Poor's system. Up to 30% of the fund's capital may be deployed into non-qualifying assets. These encompass investments in public companies whose securities are not thinly traded or have a market capitalization exceeding $250 million, middle-market firms situated outside the United States, high-yield bonds, distressed debt, private equity stakes, and investment companies as defined under the 1940 Act. Under normal operating conditions, the fund anticipates that at least 80% of its net assets, inclusive of any borrowings for investment, will be dedicated to floating rate loans and other financially similar investments, such as cash equivalents held in money market funds. A substantial 65% of its overall portfolio is projected to consist of senior secured loans. The typical duration for holding its floating rate loan investments is between three and ten years.