8-K: OFS Capital Corporation Secures $69 Million Through 7.50% Notes Offering Due 2028

OFS Capital Corporation has entered into an underwriting agreement for the issuance and sale of $69 million aggregate principal amount of 7.50% notes due 2028, including an over-allotment option.

Summary

• OFS Capital Corporation entered into an underwriting agreement on July 16, 2025, for the issuance, offer, and sale of $69,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 7.50% notes due 2028.
• The total principal amount includes the purchase of $9,000,000 in Notes to cover over-allotments.
• The offering was conducted pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-278170), with a preliminary prospectus filed on July 16, 2025, and a pricing term sheet and final prospectus supplement filed on July 17, 2025.
• Underwriters will purchase the notes at a price of 98.0% of the aggregate principal amount.
• The option for over-allotment securities is exercisable for thirty (30) days from July 16, 2025.
• The closing time for delivery and payment of the initial securities is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., New York City time, on July 23, 2025.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The filing indicates a successful capital raise, which is generally positive for a BDC as it provides funds for new investments and growth. The specific terms (7.50% notes at 98.0% of principal) are clear and allow for financial assessment. While increasing debt, it represents a planned and executed financing activity.

Positives

• Successfully secured $69 million in capital through a notes offering, demonstrating access to funding for investment activities.
• The inclusion of a $9 million over-allotment option provides flexibility and suggests potential strong market demand for the notes.
• The offering leverages an existing shelf registration statement, streamlining the capital raising process.

Negatives

• The issuance of new notes at a 7.50% interest rate will increase the Company's debt obligations and recurring interest expense.
• The notes were sold at a purchase price of 98.0% of the aggregate principal amount, indicating a discount to par value.

Risks

• Potential for a 'Material Adverse Effect' on assets, business, operations, earnings, properties, or financial condition due to various factors, including breaches of agreements or non-compliance with laws.
• Risk of non-compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, orders, decrees, and judgments, including those related to transactions with affiliates, the 1940 Act, Advisers Act, FCPA, and Money Laundering Laws.
• Potential for legal proceedings, inquiries, or investigations against the Company or its subsidiaries that could result in a Material Adverse Effect.
• Risk of significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in internal controls over financial reporting, or fraud involving management or employees.
• Inability to maintain status as a Business Development Company (BDC) or Regulated Investment Company (RIC) due to non-compliance with the 1940 Act or the Code.
• Decrease in the rating of any Company debt by nationally recognized statistical rating organizations, which could negatively impact future financing terms.
• Potential for labor disputes with employees of Orchard First Source Capital, Inc. (OFSC), the staffing provider.
• Risk of non-compliance with the provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
• Potential for infringement of or conflict with intellectual property rights of others.
• Restrictions on consolidated subsidiaries from paying dividends or transferring assets to the Company, except as disclosed.

Future Outlook

The Company intends to direct the investment of the net proceeds from the offering and continue to conduct its activities to maintain its qualification and taxation as a Regulated Investment Company (RIC) under Subchapter M of the Code for its taxable year ending December 31, 2025. The Company also plans to use its reasonable best efforts to maintain its Business Development Company (BDC) status for two years from the registration statement's effective date.

Industry Context

The Company operates as a Business Development Company (BDC) and has elected to be treated as a Regulated Investment Company (RIC). This notes offering is a common method for BDCs to raise capital to fund their investment activities, aligning with typical capital structure and funding strategies within the BDC industry.

Comparison to Industry Standards

• The 7.50% interest rate on the notes due 2028 should be compared to recent debt issuances by other BDCs of similar credit quality and maturity profiles to assess competitiveness.
• The discount of 98.0% of principal amount should be assessed against typical underwriting discounts and issuance costs for similar debt offerings in the BDC sector.
• The ability to secure a $69 million offering, including an over-allotment, indicates market access comparable to established BDCs.

Corporate Governance

Related Party Transactions

• The Company has an investment advisory and management agreement with OFS Capital Management, LLC (the Advisor) and an administration agreement with OFS Capital Services, LLC (the Administrator).
• The Advisor has a staffing and corporate services agreement with Orchard First Source Capital, Inc. (OFSC).
• The Company represents that, except as disclosed in the Preliminary Prospectus and the Prospectus, no director of the Company is an interested person of the Company or an affiliated person of any Underwriter.
• The Company represents that, except as disclosed, there are no outstanding loans, extensions of credit or advances or guarantees of indebtedness by the Company or any Subsidiary to or for the benefit of any of the officers, directors or affiliates of the Company or any Subsidiary or any of the members of the families of any of them.
• The Company represents that no relationship, direct or indirect, exists between or among the Company or any of the Subsidiaries on the one hand, and the directors, officers, stockholders, customers or suppliers of the Company or any of the Subsidiaries on the other hand, which is required to be described and is not so described.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Potential for increased earnings if the capital is deployed effectively into new investments, but also increased leverage from the new debt.
• Creditors (Existing): The issuance of new debt will rank alongside existing debt, potentially impacting the Company's overall credit profile.
• New Noteholders: Will receive 7.50% interest on their investment, with notes maturing in 2028.
• Employees (of OFSC): The filing mentions the Staffing Agreement with OFSC and states no existing or threatened labor disputes that would have a Material Adverse Effect.

Next Steps

• Company to prepare and file the final prospectus with the SEC.
• Company to apply the net proceeds of the sale of the Securities in accordance with its statements under the caption 'Use of Proceeds' in the prospectus.
• Company to use reasonable best efforts to effect the listing of the Securities on The Nasdaq Global Select Market within thirty (30) days of the Closing Time.
• Company to continue to use reasonable best efforts to maintain its status as a Business Development Company (BDC) for a period of two years from the effective date of the Registration Statement.
• Company to use reasonable best efforts to meet the requirements of Subchapter M of the Code to qualify as a Regulated Investment Company (RIC) for its taxable year ending December 31, 2025.

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Recommendation

The filing details a routine debt offering to raise capital, which is a standard operational activity for a Business Development Company (BDC) like OFS Capital Corporation. While the capital raise provides funds for potential growth and investment, the 7.50% interest rate represents a cost of capital. Without additional information on the Company's current portfolio performance, specific use of proceeds beyond general investment, or a broader market context for BDC debt, there isn't enough information to warrant a 'buy' or 'sell' recommendation. The offering is an expected part of managing a BDC's balance sheet, suggesting a 'hold' position until further financial results or strategic updates are available.

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