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MIAMI, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PennantPark Investment Corporation (the "Company") (NYSE: PNNT) announced that it will report results for the first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2024 on Monday, February 10, 2025 after the close of the financial markets.

MIAMI, Jan. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PennantPark Investment Corporation (the "Company") (NYSE: PNNT) declares its monthly distribution for January 2025 of $0.08 per share, payable on February 3, 2025 to stockholders of record as of January 15, 2025. The distribution is expected to be paid from taxable net investment income. The final specific tax characteristics of the distribution will be reported to stockholders on Form 1099 after the end of the calendar year and in the Company's periodic report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

MIAMI, Jan. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PennantPark Investment Corporation (the “Company”) (NYSE: PNNT) announced that PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC (“PSLF”) through its wholly-owned and consolidated subsidiary, PennantPark CLO X, LLC (“CLO X”) has closed a four-year reinvestment period, twelve-year final maturity, $400.5 million debt securitization in the form of a collateralized loan obligation (“CLO”).

I am downgrading my rating on PennantPark Investment Corporation due to weak distribution coverage and a rising non-accrual rate, indicating lower portfolio quality. Despite a high dividend yield of 13.6%, PNNT's core net investment income is insufficient to cover distributions without relying on special dividends from the joint venture portfolio. PNNT's diversified portfolio includes 56% first lien debt and is diversified by industry. However, the equity exposure could elevate the risk profile.

MIAMI, Oct. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PennantPark Investment Corporation (the "Company") (NYSE: PNNT) announced that it will report results for the fourth fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2024 on Monday, November 25, 2024 after the close of the financial markets.

MIAMI, Oct. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PennantPark Investment Corporation (the "Company") (NYSE: PNNT) declares its monthly distribution for October 2024 of $0.08 per share, payable on November 1, 2024 to stockholders of record as of October 16, 2024. The distribution is expected to be paid from taxable net investment income. The final specific tax characteristics of the distribution will be reported to stockholders on Form 1099 after the end of the calendar year and in the Company's periodic report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Joint Venture to Continue to Target the Attractive Core Middle Market Joint Venture Is Generating Strong Returns NEW YORK, Sept. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PennantPark Investment Corporation (“PNNT”) (NYSE: PNNT) today announced it has agreed to expand its investment in PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC (“PSLF” or the “JV”), its unconsolidated joint venture with the private credit investment business of Pantheon Ventures (UK) LLP (“Pantheon”).

MIAMI, Sept. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PennantPark Investment Corporation (the "Company") (NYSE: PNNT) declares its monthly distribution for September 2024 of $0.08 per share, payable on October 1, 2024 to stockholders of record as of September 16, 2024. The distribution is expected to be paid from taxable net investment income. The final specific tax characteristics of the distribution will be reported to stockholders on Form 1099 after the end of the calendar year and in the Company's periodic report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Q3 and YTD results show a decline in investment income and NAV per share, with a focus on maintaining a balance between dividends and liquidity. Dividend situation is at its highest in almost a decade, but potential rate cuts may impact future distributions. Enhanced returns from joint venture opportunities may provide a boost in the long term, but for now, PNNT's yield faces modest headwinds.