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Prospect Capital's dividend cut has improved payout safety, aligning distributions with lower net investment income and enhancing the margin of safety for passive income investors. The portfolio shift toward first-lien debt has stabilized credit quality, with non-accruals remaining low at 0.6%, despite a decline in overall income. High insider ownership (29%) and a 55% discount to NAV suggest the stock is undervalued, offering a compelling risk/reward for patient investors.

NEW YORK, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prospect Capital Management L.P. (“Prospect”), investment adviser to Prospect Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: PSEC) and other funds, announced today that Prospect Capital Corporation's President and Chief Operating Officer, Grier Eliasek, is featured in the June 2025 Private Debt Investor (“PDI”) Middle Market Direct Lending Report. In the Q&A-format feature, Mr. Eliasek highlights the attractive opportunities in the lower and core middle-market, where lenders have the potential to secure favorable deal terms and pursue higher risk-adjusted returns.

I am increasingly cautious on BDCs due to rising non-accruals, weaker earnings, and looser underwriting amid intense competition for private credit deals. Elevated interest rates are suppressing BDC valuations and making it harder for borrowers to service debt, leading to fewer quality investment opportunities. Dividend coverage is weakening across many BDCs, with higher non-accruals and PIK income threatening the sustainability of distributions investors rely on.

NEW YORK, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prospect Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: PSEC) (“Prospect,” “our” or “we”) announced today that it will redeem all outstanding 3.706% Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”) at a price of 100% of the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued but unpaid interest, to but excluding the Redemption Date (the “Redemption Price”). The redemption date will be June 18, 2025 (the “Redemption Date”).