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    Earnings call· Jun 2026(Q2 FY26)

    OFS Capital Q2 FY26 earnings call OFS

    Jul 31, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    OFS Capital Corporation Q2 FY26 — NAV Growth Driven by Fansteel, NII Impacted by Non-Accrual and Deleveraging

    OFS Capital reported a mixed Q2 FY26, with net asset value per share increasing due to strong performance from its Fansteel equity investment, while net investment income declined primarily due to the absence of a prior quarter's non-recurring dividend, net interest margin compression, and a new non-accrual loan. The company has significantly strengthened its balance sheet through debt reduction and maturity extensions, positioning it to prudently redeploy capital into income-generating investments and improve NII going forward.

    Highlights

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    • Net asset value increased by $0.25 per share to $8.41 per share, primarily driven by unrealized appreciation on the Fansteel equity investment.

    • Regulatory asset coverage ratio improved to 161%, an increase of 7 percentage points from the prior quarter.

    • Total debt balance reduced by $57.6 million over the last 12 months, strengthening the balance sheet and extending debt maturities to 2028-2031.

    • Loan portfolio is 97% in first-lien senior secured positions, emphasizing a senior capital structure focus.

    Concerns

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    • Net investment income totaled $0.08 per share, a decline of $0.10 per share from the prior quarter, impacted by non-recurring dividend roll-off, NIM compression, and a new loan on non-accrual.

    • One new loan was placed on non-accrual status, representing 3.5% of the total portfolio at fair value, contributing to a 3.7% increase in non-accrual investments as a percentage of the total portfolio.

    • Net interest margin compressed following the redemption of 4.75% unsecured notes.

    • CLO equity holdings experienced valuation pressures, contributing $6.5 million in net realized and unrealized losses in the credit portfolio.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Quarterly Distribution per Share
    $0.17
    medium materiality
    High

    Operational metrics

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    Net Investment Income per Share
    $0.08down $0.10 QoQ
    Q2 FY26

    Compared to $0.18 per share in the prior quarter, which benefited from a large non-recurring dividend from Fansteel.

    Net Asset Value per Share
    $8.41up $0.25 QoQ
    Q2 FY26

    Compared to $8.16 per share in the prior quarter. The increase was primarily driven by the performance of the equity investment in Fansteel.

    Total Debt Reduction
    $57.6 million
    LTM Q2 FY26

    Reduction in total debt balance over the last 12 months.

    Fansteel Equity Investment Fair Value
    $94.6 million
    Q2 FY26

    Represents approximately 32% of the total portfolio at fair value.

    Fansteel Distributions to Date
    $5.1 million23 times return on cost
    Since 2014

    Since initial $200,000 investment in 2014.

    Regulatory Asset Coverage Ratio
    161%up 7 percentage points QoQ
    Q2 FY26

    Notable improvement from the prior quarter.

    Total Investment Income
    $6.8 milliondecreased 23% QoQ
    Q2 FY26

    Primarily driven by the roll-off of a non-recurring dividend and deleveraging efforts.

    Total Expenses
    $5.8 milliondecreased 9% QoQ
    Q2 FY26

    Primarily attributable to a $408,000 decrease in the incentive fee and a decline in interest expense.

    Total Expenses Decrease
    $610,000QoQ
    Q2 FY26

    Net decrease in total expenses, resulting from a $408,000 decrease in incentive fee and decline in interest expense.

    Incentive Fee Decrease
    $408,000QoQ
    Q2 FY26

    Decrease in incentive fee contributing to lower total expenses.

    Non-Recurring Dividend from Fansteel
    $874,000
    Q1 FY26

    Received in the prior quarter, its absence impacted Q2 NII.

    Weighted Average Performing Investment Income Yield
    12.1%decreased 0.4% QoQ
    Q2 FY26

    Due to the impact of the new non-accrual investment and lower yields on CLO equity securities.

    Unfunded Commitments
    $6.0 million
    Q2 FY26

    Unfunded commitments to portfolio companies.

    Advisor Assets Under Management
    $4.1 billion
    Q2 FY26

    Across known and structured credit markets.

    Affiliated Asset Management Group AUM
    $32 billion
    Q2 FY26
    Advisor Ownership in BDC
    23%
    Q2 FY26

    Advisor and affiliates maintain strong alignment with shareholders.

    Annualized Net Realized Loss (BDC)
    0.3%
    Since 2011

    On over $2.1 billion invested since 2011.

    Quarterly Distribution Rate Annualized Yield
    19.2%
    Q2 FY26

    Based on the market price of common stock at June 30th.

    Unrealized Appreciation on Fansteel
    $14.1 million
    Q2 FY26

    Largely related to the improvement in NAV.

    Net Realized and Unrealized Losses (Credit Portfolio)
    $6.5 million
    Q2 FY26

    Most pronounced in CLO equity holdings, partially offsetting NAV increase.

    New Loan on Non-Accrual (Fair Value)
    3.5%
    Q2 FY26

    Represents 3.5% of total portfolio at fair value, marked at 79% of par.

    Non-Accrual Investments as % of Total Portfolio (Fair Value)
    increased 3.7%QoQ
    Q2 FY26

    Primarily related to the new non-accrual loan.

    Loan Holdings in First Lien Positions
    97%
    Q2 FY26

    Based on fair value, underscoring focus on senior position in capital structure.

    Investment Portfolio Unique Issuers
    51
    Q2 FY26

    Totaling $297.8 million at fair value.

    Investment Portfolio Composition (Senior Secured Loans)
    66%
    Q2 FY26

    Based on advertised cost.

    Investment Portfolio Composition (Structured Finance Securities)
    22%
    Q2 FY26

    Based on advertised cost.

    Investment Portfolio Composition (Equity Securities)
    12%
    Q2 FY26

    Based on advertised cost.

    Unsecured Notes Coupon Rate
    4.75%
    February 2026

    Coupon rate of the unsecured notes that were redeemed, impacting net interest margin.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Deployment realizations$2.1 billionUSD

    Risks & headwinds

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    Macroeconomic UncertaintyOngoing

    Interest rates, inflation, geopolitical events

    Mitigation: Diversified portfolio, limited exposure to highly cyclical industries, focus on cash flow and profitability-based underwriting, 97% first-lien senior secured loans.

    Non-Accrual Loan ImpactQ2 FY26

    One new loan placed on non-accrual, 3.5% of total portfolio at fair value

    Mitigation: Actively working with borrower and stakeholders to support a return to accrual status, believe underlying value will support principal recovery.

    Net Interest Margin CompressionQ2 FY26

    Impacted by redemption of 4.75% unsecured notes

    Mitigation: Focus shifting toward prudently redeploying capital into new income-generating investments.

    CLO Equity Valuation PressuresQ2 FY26

    $6.5 million in net realized and unrealized losses

    Mitigation: Attributed to spread tightening and overall challenged market sentiment; no specific mitigation stated beyond monitoring.

    Concentration Risk (Fansteel)Ongoing

    Fansteel represents approximately 32% of total portfolio at fair value ($94.6 million)

    Mitigation: Actively pursuing opportunities to monetize the position, balancing transaction with optimizing overall returns.

    AI-related DisruptionsOngoing

    Not observed material impacts on loan portfolio to date

    Mitigation: Limited direct enterprise software exposure, no reliance on ARR-based lending, focus on cash flow and profitability.

    What to watch in Q3 FY26

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    NII Improvement from Capital Deployment

    Next quarter and beyond
    CurrentNII of $0.08 per share
    TargetHigher net investment income

    Why it matters

    Management's stated priority is to improve NII after strengthening the balance sheet, which is critical for shareholder returns.

    With the reduction in our leverage levels, our focus is shifting toward prudently redeploying capital into new income-generating investments.

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    Detailed Narrative

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    Balance Sheet Strengthening and Deleveraging

    Over the past several quarters, OFS Capital has focused on strengthening its balance sheet by extending debt maturities, with the earliest now in 2028 and extending to 2031. This strategic deleveraging has improved operational flexibility and the company's leverage position, setting the foundation for future capital deployment.

    02

    Fansteel Equity Investment Performance

    The company's equity investment in Fansteel continues to be a significant driver of value. Management is actively pursuing opportunities to monetize this position while balancing the transaction with optimizing overall returns, acknowledging its outsized concentration within the portfolio.

    03

    Net Investment Income (NII) Headwinds

    Net investment income was impacted by the absence of a prior quarter's non-recurring📎 dividend, net interest margin compression following the redemption of low-coupon unsecured notes, and the impact of a new loan placed on non-accrual. The company aims to improve NII by prudently redeploying capital into new income-generating investments.

    04

    Credit Quality and Non-Accruals

    One new loan was placed on non-accrual status during the quarter. Despite this, management believes the underlying value of the business will support principal recovery and is actively working with the borrower to restore accrual status. The overall loan portfolio credit ratings remained relatively stable.

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    Investment Strategy and Portfolio Composition

    OFS Capital maintains a diversified portfolio with limited exposure to highly cyclical industries and no reliance on ARR-based lending. The loan portfolio is entirely composed of first and second lien senior secured loans, with a strong emphasis on first-lien positions. The company focuses on cash flow and profitability-based underwriting.

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    CLO Equity Holdings Valuation Pressures

    The company's CLO equity holdings continue to face valuation pressures. These pressures are attributed to spread tightening in underlying loan collateral and challenging market sentiment, impacting the credit portfolio's net realized and unrealized results.

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