10-Q: FS KKR Capital Corp. Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

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Quarterly Report


FS KKR Capital Corp. releases its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, showcasing its investment portfolio and financial performance.

Worse than expectedNet investment income decreased from $212 to $187.Net realized losses on investments were $18 for the quarter.

Summary

  • FS KKR Capital Corp. has released its unaudited consolidated financial statements for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.
  • The company's investment portfolio is primarily composed of senior secured loans and second lien secured loans.
  • As of March 31, 2025, the company's asset coverage was 182%.
  • The net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $120, or $0.43 per share.
  • The company declared a regular quarterly distribution of $0.70 per share, consisting of a $0.64 base distribution and a $0.06 supplemental distribution.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The document presents a mixed sentiment. While the company maintains a strong asset coverage and continues to generate income, there are also declines in net investment income and realized losses on investments.

Positives

  • The company maintains a diversified investment portfolio across various industries.
  • The company has access to $2,635 in borrowings available under its financing arrangements.

Negatives

  • Net realized losses on investments were $18 for the quarter.
  • Net investment income decreased from $212 to $187.

Risks

  • Changes in interest rates could affect the company's interest income and expense.
  • The company is subject to credit risk related to its portfolio companies.
  • The company is subject to foreign currency risk related to its investments denominated in foreign currencies.

Future Outlook

The timing and amount of any future distributions to stockholders are subject to applicable legal restrictions and the sole discretion of the Company's board of directors.

Industry Context

The announcement provides insight into the performance of a BDC operating in the middle-market lending space, which is influenced by factors such as interest rates, credit spreads, and overall economic conditions.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Comparable BDCs include Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC), Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN), and Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC).
  • FS KKR Capital Corp.'s asset coverage ratio of 182% is above the minimum regulatory requirement for BDCs.
  • The weighted average yield on accruing debt investments of 11.0% is competitive with other BDCs focused on similar investment strategies.

Related Party Transactions

  • The company has entered into agreements with the Adviser to provide it with investment advisory and administrative services.
  • The company reimburses the Adviser for expenses necessary to perform services related to its administration and operations.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Stockholders will receive a regular quarterly distribution of $0.70 per share.
  • The company's performance impacts the returns for its investors.
  • The company's investment activities support middle-market U.S. companies.

Next Steps

  • The company will continue to monitor its investment portfolio and manage its capital structure.
  • The company will pay a regular quarterly distribution of $0.70 per share on or about July 2, 2025.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2007-12-21FS KKR Capital Corp. was incorporated.
2009-01-02FS KKR Capital Corp. formally commenced investment operations.
2013-06-04SEC granted exemptive relief permitting the Company to co-invest in certain privately negotiated investment transactions with certain affiliates of its former investment adviser.
2018-04-09The Company's board of directors authorized and directed that the Company withdraw from the FS Order.
2019-06-14Stockholder approval of the modification of the asset coverage requirement applicable to senior securities from 200% to 150%.
2021-01-05Exemptive relief order permitting the Company to co-invest in certain privately negotiated investment transactions with certain affiliates of the Adviser.
2021-06-16Merger of FSKR.
2025-01-22The Company and Meadowbrook Run LLC entered into the Seventh Amendment to Loan and Servicing Agreement.
2025-02-28The Company issued a notice of redemption providing for the redemption of its 8.625% Notes due 2025.
2025-03-16All of the 8.625% Notes were redeemed in connection with the redemption.
2025-03-27Meadowbrook Run entered into the Eighth Amendment to Loan and Servicing Agreement.
2025-03-28KKR FSK CLO 2 LLC completed a $380 term debt securitization.
2025-05-05The Company's board of directors declared a regular quarterly distribution of $0.70 per share.
2025-06-18Record date for the regular quarterly distribution of $0.70 per share.
2025-07-02Payment date for the regular quarterly distribution of $0.70 per share.

Keywords

FS KKR Capital Corp, financial results, investment portfolio, senior secured loans, second lien loans, distributions, asset coverage, net investment income, financial performance, BDC

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