Capital Southwest Corporation · NASDAQ:CSWC
Capital Southwest — Q3 2026 Earnings Presentation
25 slides from Capital Southwest's earnings presentation, Feb 3, 2026
Slide 1: Capital Southwest Corporation Q3 2026 Earnings Presentation
Capital Southwest Corporation Q3 2026 Earnings Presentation February 3, 2026 8333 Douglas Avenue, Suite 1100 | Dallas, Texas 75225 | 214.238.5700 | capitalsouthwest.com
Slide 2: Important Notices
Important Notices • These materials and any presentation of which they form a part are neither an offer to sell, nor a solicitation of an offer to purchase, any securities of Capital Southwest. • These materials and the presentations of which they are a part, and the summaries contained herein, do n
Slide 3: Forward-Looking Statements
Forward-Looking Statements • This presentation contains forward-looking statements relating to, among other things, the business, market conditions, financial condition and results of operations of Capital Southwest (including statements about expected improvements to Capital Southwest's operating l
Slide 4: CSWC Senior Management
CSWC Senior Management Michael S. Sarner President and Chief Executive Officer • Joined Capital Southwest in June 2015 • Former SVP Treasurer at American Capital • 30+ years of financial, treasury and BDC experience Chris T. Rehberger • BA – James Madison | MBA – George Washington Chief Financial Of
Slide 5: Conference Call Participants
Conference Call Participants Michael S. Sarner President and Chief Executive Officer Chris T. Rehberger Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary Josh S. Weinstein Senior Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer Amy L. Baker Executive Vice President of Accounting Page 5
Slide 6: CSWC Company Overview
CSWC Company Overview CSWC is a middle-market lending firm focused on supporting the acquisition and growth of middle-market companies across the capital structure • CSWC was formed in 1961, and elected to be regulated as a BDC in 1988 • Publicly-traded on Nasdaq: Common Stock (“CSWC”) • Internally
Slide 7: Lower Middle Market Credit Strategy
Lower Middle Market Credit Strategy CSWC leads financing transactions, primarily backing private equity firms that generally fit the following parameters • Flexible financing solutions to fund growth, changes of control, or other corporate events • Investments are diverse among industries, geographi
Slide 8: Q3 2026 Highlights
Q3 2026 Highlights Financial Highlights • Q3 2026 Pre-Tax Net Investment Income (“NII”) of $34.6 MM or $0.60 per share • Declared monthly regular dividend of $0.1934 per share for each of January, February, and March 2026 ($0.58 per share quarterly) ◦ In addition, declared a quarterly supplemental d
Slide 9: Q3 2026 Investment Activity
Q3 2026 Investment Activity Investment Activity Highlights • During the quarter, CSWC originated $244.0 MM in total new committed investments ($174.7 MM funded at close) to eight new portfolio companies and sixteen existing portfolio companies ◦ Committed investments to new portfolio companies consi
Slide 10: NAV per Share Bridge for Quarter Ended 12/31/25
NAV per Share Bridge for Quarter Ended 12/31/25 $17.50 $0.60 $17.00 $0.17 $0.03 $16.75 $16.62 $0.01 $(0.58) $16.50 $(0.06) $(0.04) $16.00 Investment Portfolio Earnings / Dividends Performance Other Corporate ($0.04) per Share ($0.03) per Share $0.20 per Share $15.50 e h ar e o m d en d d en d a lu e
Slide 11: CSWC Investment Portfolio Composition
CSWC Investment Portfolio Composition Maintaining appropriate portfolio leverage while receiving attractive risk- adjusted returns Investment Portfolio - Statistics (in $000's) 9/30/2025 12/31/2025 Total CSWC Total CSWC Portfolio Portfolio Number of Portfolio Companies 126 132 Total Cost $1,896,526
Slide 12: Quarter-over-Quarter Investment Rating Migration
Quarter-over-Quarter Investment Rating Migration Approximately 90% of all debt investments are currently rated a "1" or "2" as credit portfolio continues to demonstrate solid performance Investment Rating 9/30/2025 12/31/2025 % of % of # of Fair Value # of Fair Value Portfolio Portfolio Companies ($
Slide 13: History of Value Creation
History of Value Creation Total Value (Net Asset Value + Cumulative Dividends Paid) Increase of $19.69 per share since Launching Credit Strategy $40.00 $36.60 $37.37 $35.40 $35.93 $35.00 $32.93 $30.06 $30.00 $28.27 $15.74 $16.32 $14.58 $15.16 $24.90 $12.27 $25.00 $10.03 $22.71 $21.97 $8.00 $20.90 $6
Slide 14: Dividend Per Share
Track Record of Consistent Dividends Continues • In the last twelve months ended 12/31/2025, CSWC generated $2.38 per share in Pre-Tax NII and paid out $2.32 per share in Regular Dividends • Cumulative Pre-Tax NII Regular Dividend Coverage of 110% since launch of credit strategy in 2015 • Total of $
Slide 15: Granular Credit Portfolio Heavily Weighted Towards First Lien Investments
Granular Credit Portfolio Heavily Weighted Towards First Lien Investments 99% of credit portfolio in first lien senior secured loans with an average investment hold size of 0.9% as of 12/31/2025 Credit Portfolio Heavily Weighted to First Lien $2,000 6.0% $1,830 5.6% 99% $1,750 $1,706 $1,606 $1,614 9
Slide 16: CSWC Portfolio Mix as of December 31, 2025 at Fair Value
CSWC Portfolio Mix as of December 31, 2025 at Fair Value Current Investment Portfolio of approximately $2.0 B continues to be heavily weighted towards first lien loans and diversified across industries Current Investment Portfolio (By Type) Current Investment Portfolio (By Industry) Senior Subordina
Slide 17: Operating Leverage Trend
Operating Leverage Trend Continued asset growth should drive further improvements in Operating Leverage $2,500 7% $2,116 $2,021 6% $2,000 $1,883 $1,882 Operating Expenses as % of Avg Assets 4.9% $1,557 5% Total Assets ($MM) $1,500 4.2% $1,258 3.7% 4% $974 $1,000 3.0% 2.8% $736 3% 2.4% $552 $585 2.2%
Slide 18: Significant Unused Debt Capacity with Long-Term Duration
Significant Unused Debt Capacity with Long-Term Duration Debt Obligations Total Commitments Interest Rate Maturity Principal Drawn Undrawn Commitment Corporate Credit Facility $510.0 MM Term SOFR + 2.15% August 2028 $210.0 MM $299.1 MM (1) SPV Credit Facility $200.0 MM Term SOFR + 2.50% March 2029 $
Slide 19: Balance Sheet
Balance Sheet Quarter Ended Quarter Ended Quarter Ended Quarter Ended (In Thousands, except per share amounts) 3/31/2025 6/30/2025 9/30/2025 12/31/2025 Assets Portfolio Investments $1,785,299 $1,780,198 $1,877,907 $2,013,205 Cash & Cash Equivalents 43,221 46,889 87,429 42,559 Restricted Cash 1,650 1
Slide 20: Income Statement
Income Statement Quarter Ended Quarter Ended Quarter Ended Quarter Ended (In Thousands, except per share amounts) 3/31/2025 6/30/2025 9/30/2025 12/31/2025 Investment Income Interest Income $44,619 $47,115 $48,258 $48,813 PIK Interest Income 3,982 3,260 2,794 4,585 Dividend Income 970 3,677 2,742 3,7
Slide 21: Portfolio Statistics
Portfolio Statistics Continuing to build a well performing credit portfolio Quarter Ended Quarter Ended Quarter Ended Quarter Ended (In Thousands) 3/31/2025 6/30/2025 9/30/2025 12/31/2025 Portfolio Statistics Fair Value of Debt Investments $1,605,906 $1,613,985 $1,706,251 $1,830,458 Average Debt Inv
Slide 22: Investment Income Detail
Investment Income Detail Constructing a portfolio of investments with recurring cash yield Quarter Ended Quarter Ended Quarter Ended Quarter Ended (In Thousands) 3/31/2025 6/30/2025 9/30/2025 12/31/2025 Investment Income Breakdown Cash Interest $42,985 $44,689 $46,823 $46,988 Cash Dividends 970 3,67
Slide 23: Key Financial Metrics
Key Financial Metrics Strong Pre-Tax Net Investment Income and Dividend Yield driven by net portfolio growth and investment performance Quarter Ended Quarter Ended Quarter Ended Quarter Ended 3/31/2025 6/30/2025 9/30/2025 12/31/2025 Key Financial Metrics Pre-Tax Net Investment Income Per Wtd Avg Bas
Slide 24: Interest Rate Sensitivity
Interest Rate Sensitivity Fixed vs. Floating Credit Portfolio Exposure 5.0% 95.0% Fixed Floating Illustrative Annual Illustrative Annual NII Change in Base Interest Rates NII Change ($'s) Change ($ Per Share) (75 bps) (11,072,459) (0.19) (50 bps) (7,381,639) (0.12) (25 bps) (3,690,820) (0.06) 25 bps
Slide 25: Corporate Information
Corporate Information Board of Directors Senior Management Fiscal Year End Inside Director Michael S. Sarner March 31 Michael S. Sarner President & Chief Executive Officer Independent Directors Independent Auditor David R. Brooks Chris T. Rehberger Christine S. Battist Chief Financial Officer, Secre