Stellus Capital Investment Corporation · NYSE:SCM
Stellus Capital Investment — Q1 2025 Earnings Presentation
22 slides from Stellus Capital Investment's earnings presentation, May 13, 2025
Slide 1: Stellus Capital Investment Corporation Investor Presentation
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation Investor Presentation Quarter ended March 31, 2025 HOUSTON, TX WASHINGTON D.C. CHARLOTTE, NC
Slide 2: Disclaimer
Disclaimer THIS PRESENTATION IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE, AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON FOR, ACCOUNTING, LEGAL OR TAX ADVICE OR INVESTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS. THIS PRESENTATION IS NEITHER AN OFFER TO SELL NOR A SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER
Slide 3: There are more than 45 Publicly-Traded BDCs ~ What is our Competitive Advantage?
There are more than 45 Publicly-Traded BDCs ~ What is our Competitive Advantage? Strong Historical Portfolio Performance and Consistent Returns to Shareholders Strong History of Underwriting Credit Favorable Performance Over Time • Fair Value of investment portfolio of $991.1 million as of • ROE sin
Slide 4: SCM Provides Flexible Financing for Middle Market Companies
SCM Provides Flexible Financing for Middle Market Companies Investment Type & Size Investment Focus Origination Focus Investment size between $10 and $60 Private companies generating between Focus on originated loans, as opposed million per transaction. $5 and $50 million of EBITDA. to broadly
Slide 5: Established Private Credit Team and Institutional Platform
Established Private Credit Team and Institutional Platform • Stellus’ private credit team’s long tenure enables cohesive evaluation and efficient execution of investment opportunities Experienced Team Longevity Continuity Extensive underwriting and Senior members of the investment team have Five of
Slide 6: Diverse Sponsor Relationships and Investment Experience
Diverse Sponsor Relationships and Investment Experience All partners have significant experience in restructuring Management team has been Partners have invested investing together for nearly 25 approximately $9.8 billion since years 2004* Stellus Capital Management Relationship-driven team who Team
Slide 7: Sourcing and Origination
Sourcing and Origination • The Stellus deal team is responsible for origination and sourcing utilizing a highly focused regional approach resulting in a diverse financial sponsor network. • Since 2004, the Stellus Capital team has partnered with over 190 unique sponsors1 1. Includes investments cons
Slide 8: Stellus Capital Management has one of the most experienced lower middle market investment teams
Stellus Capital Management has one of the most experienced lower middle market investment teams in the marketplace with over 315 combined years of principal investing experience 110 >365 ~$9.8 Cumulative Current Active Billion Completed Investments Invested Capital Investments Select List of Investm
Slide 9: SCM Focuses on Shareholders
SCM Focuses on Shareholders • SCIC aligns interest with shareholders Incentive Fee Hurdle Rate 1 Total Return Hurdle Rate 1 8.2% 8.0% <50% 8.0% 7.8% SCIC has a total return hurdle of externally- 7.6% (aka a "lookback") that can limit 7.4% 7.3% the income-based incentive fee in managed publicly- 7.2%
Slide 10: Stable Asset Quality: Portfolio is Performing in Accordance with Plan
Stable Asset Quality: Portfolio is Performing in Accordance with Plan Investment Category Definitions at fair Risk Grade Trends value (“Risk Grade” or “RG”): 1 Exceeding expectations 25% 23% 26% 24% 27% 2 Performing in accordance with plan 3 Requires closer monitoring 57% 62% 56% 59% 58% (no loss of
Slide 11: Investment Portfolio
Investment Portfolio • We originate and invest primarily in private middle-market companies through first lien (including unitranche) debt financing, often with corresponding equity co-investments. • Historical return on equity co-investments of >2.5x** Consistent Focus on Secured Investments 9% 8%
Slide 12: Portfolio Construction as of March 31, 2025 Broad Industry Diversification
Portfolio Construction as of March 31, 2025 Broad Industry Diversification 10.3% 8.6% 98% 9.4% First Lien / Senior Secured Weighted Average Yield1 8.0% Debt4 6.9% $9.78 26.1% 5.7% 99% Average Loan Investment Size Sponsor Backed (in millions)1 5.3% Transactions1 4.6% 2.4% 3.3% 3.8% 91% Largest Invest
Slide 13: Investment Portfolio Growth Since IPO
Investment Portfolio Growth Since IPO Historical Capital Deployment, Deal Activity and SCIC Milestones $1,000,000 FV of Investment Portfolio # of Portfolio Companies 120 115 $950,000 Amends bank credit 110 $900,000 facility to increase to 105 $315 million Stellus Capital Receives second SBIC $850,00
Slide 14: First Quarter 2025 Overview
First Quarter 2025 Overview $0.37 Core NII per share1 $45.6 million New investment activity during the quarter2 $991.1 million Investments at fair value as of March 31, 2025 Seven New Initial Investment Funding & Five Follow On 10.10% Investments Weighted average yield on new debt investments2 New l
Slide 15: Cumulative Distributions Declared per share Since IPO
Cumulative Distributions Declared per share Since IPO Monthly dividends of Approximate $17.35 per share in Current monthly $0.1333 per share annualized dividend cumulative dividend is $0.40 per declared in Q2 for yield of 12.2% while distributions since share for the April, May and June maintaining
Slide 16: Numerous Sources of Long-Term / Cost-Efficient Capital
Numerous Sources of Long-Term / Cost-Efficient Capital • Favorable floating rate asset and liability mix as 91% of our portfolio companies are floating rate loans and 65% of our funded debt liabilities are at fixed interest rates. • Access to low cost, fixed rate, longer-term leverage from the U.S.
Slide 17: Comparative Total Return Since Stellus IPO
Comparative Total Return Since Stellus IPO 500% 450% 325.66% 400% 350% 232.73% 231.52% 300% 250% 131.80% 200% 74.93% 150% 46.63% 100% -25.24% 50% -63.81% 0% '13 '14 '15 '16 '17 '18 '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 S&P 500 (325.66%) SCM (232.73%) RJ BDC Index (Equal Weight) (231.52%) RJ BDC Index (Mkt Cap Wei
Slide 18: Corporate Information
Corporate Information Executive Officers Securities Listing Research Coverage Robert T. Ladd Common Stock NYSE : SCM Raymond James Chairman, President & Robert Dodd, 901-579-4560 Chief Executive Officer Corporate Headquarters Keefe, Bruyette & Woods W. Todd Huskinson 4400 Post Oak Parkway, Suite 220
Slide 19: Income Statement Summary
Income Statement Summary Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 2024 Q4 2024 Q1 2025 INVESTMENT INCOME (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) Interest income $ 25,038,487 $ 25,164,944 $ 25,338,361 $ 24,344,028 $ 24,127,116 Other income 958,262 1,461,255 1,159,898 1,270,898 824,542 Total Investment
Slide 20: Per Share Change in Net Asset Value (NAV)
Per Share Change in Net Asset Value (NAV) Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 2024 Q4 2024 Q1 2025 (1) Per Share Data: (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) Net asset value at beginning of period $ 13.26 $ 13.41 $ 13.36 $ 13.55 $ 13.46 Net investment income 0.42 0.48 0.39 0.35 0.35 Change in un
Slide 21: Balance Sheet Summary
Balance Sheet Summary Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 2024 Q4 2024 Q1 2025 ASSETS (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (audited) (audited) Investments at fair value $ 875,884,146 $ 899,678,449 $ 908,718,893 $ 953,497,688 $ 991,103,777 Cash and cash equivalents 48,761,721 35,867,781 38,580,261 20,058,594 10,888,82
Slide 22: Liquidity and Capitalization
Liquidity and Capitalization Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 2024 Q4 2024 Q1 2025 Assets Available (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (audited) (audited) SCM cash and cash equivalents $ 716,426 $ 1,036,201 $ 2,820,617 $ 339,740 $ 3,546,908 (1) SBIC cash and cash equivalents 48,045,295 34,831,580 35,759,644 19,7
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