Beyond the announced transaction and expected repayments (Domo), how much more can be done to reduce chunky investments and reposition the portfolio this year?

Phil explained that prior high leverage (1.3x-1.4x) inhibited their ability to reposition the portfolio, make new investments, diversify, or conduct meaningful share buybacks. The transaction accelerates this process, bringing leverage down to 0.4x (or <0.3x with Domo) and creating over $300 million in new investment capacity, allowing for accelerated diversification and evaluation of shareholder-friendly initiatives. “So this newfound financial and investment flexibility, that's what we've accomplished here. And we could have done it organically and we actually made quite a bit of -- we've been making quite a progress, organically with, as you've seen, healthy repayments, nonaccruals coming down, pay coming down, position size is coming down. But that takes a long time, and I think you see that.”

Does the 10.4% NAV decline from the asset sale include transaction-related expenses?

Erik confirmed that the 10.4% NAV hit includes transaction-related expenses. He explained it starts with a 5% portfolio discount, plus other customary adjustments for an effective 10% discount, with transaction expenses adding the remaining 0.4%. “The $10.4 million does include the transaction-related expenses in there. I'd say the easiest way to think about the 10.4% approximate hit to NAV is by starting with that 5% discount that we stated as a portfolio of discount. And then other customary adjustments that are done in these type of transactions, which gives you sort of a rough effect of discount of about 10% and then your transaction expenses take that out to about 10.4% of NAV hit.”

Is the transaction a solution to past challenges, and does BlackRock intend to rebuild its BDC franchise?

Phil stated they have no comment on the outcome of the strategic evaluation process, which aims to generate long-term shareholder value without a specific agenda. He emphasized BlackRock's commitment to shareholders, as evidenced by the complex transaction. “Paul, it's Phil. We don't have any comment on what we think will come out of the strategic evaluation process, and we're not going into it with a specific agenda except for generating long-term shareholder value. So BlackRock, as you can see, is very committed to the success of this -- of the shareholders here.”

TCPC

BlackRock TCP Capital (TCPC) Q2 FY26 earnings call: the analyst Q&A

Q: How long will the strategic review take, and will TCPC continue to invest or buy back stock while it's ongoing?

Management stated there's no specific timetable for the strategic review, which will evaluate various alternatives including reinvestment and capital returns. They will continue to be prudent with capital allocation, with the strategic review influencing investment decisions. The transaction provides flexibility that was previously inhibited by high leverage. “So we're going to continue on the organic path in the interim. Obviously, this new capacity gives us an ability to invest in new deals to accelerate the diversification of the portfolio to evaluate other holder-friendly initiatives like buybacks or otherwise. And that's what we're going to be looking out for in the near term.”

Q: Does the 10.4% NAV decline from the asset sale include transaction-related expenses?

Erik confirmed that the 10.4% NAV hit includes transaction-related expenses. He explained it starts with a 5% portfolio discount, plus other customary adjustments for an effective 10% discount, with transaction expenses adding the remaining 0.4%. “The $10.4 million does include the transaction-related expenses in there. I'd say the easiest way to think about the 10.4% approximate hit to NAV is by starting with that 5% discount that we stated as a portfolio of discount. And then other customary adjustments that are done in these type of transactions, which gives you sort of a rough effect of discount of about 10% and then your transaction expenses take that out to about 10.4% of NAV hit.”

Q: Is the transaction a solution to past challenges, and does BlackRock intend to rebuild its BDC franchise?

Phil stated they have no comment on the outcome of the strategic evaluation process, which aims to generate long-term shareholder value without a specific agenda. He emphasized BlackRock's commitment to shareholders, as evidenced by the complex transaction. “Paul, it's Phil. We don't have any comment on what we think will come out of the strategic evaluation process, and we're not going into it with a specific agenda except for generating long-term shareholder value. So BlackRock, as you can see, is very committed to the success of this -- of the shareholders here.”

Earnings call· Jun 2026 (Q2 FY26)· Financials· Aug 6, 2026

Source: earnings call transcript

Executive summary

BlackRock TCP Capital Corp. Q2 FY26 — Strategic Portfolio Sale and Leverage Reduction

BlackRock TCP Capital Corp. executed a landmark portfolio sale transaction, transferring $523 million in investments to a continuation vehicle, significantly reducing net leverage to 0.4x pro forma and enhancing investment capacity. This strategic move accelerates balance sheet strengthening and portfolio repositioning efforts, setting the stage for a comprehensive strategic review to maximize long-term shareholder value. Despite a NAV decline related to the transaction and specific portfolio markdowns, the company reported strong repayments and a reduction in non-accruals.

Highlights

Completed a strategic portfolio sale of approximately $523 million in investments, accelerating balance sheet strengthening.
Reduced net leverage to approximately 0.4x on a pro forma basis, down from 1.38x at quarter-end.
Non-accruals declined to 1.6% of the portfolio at fair value from 2.8% in Q1 FY26.
Strong repayment activity totaled $111.6 million in payoffs and paydowns during the quarter.
Increased investment capacity and liquidity to $395 million pro forma.

Concerns

NAV declined approximately 10.4% or $0.68 per share due to the portfolio sale transaction.
Quarterly NAV declined 2.1% to $6.58 per share, primarily reflecting developments at Pluralsight, PVHC, and Celion.
Net realized losses for the quarter were $14.8 million, driven by a $10 million loss on the AutoAlert exit.

Deals & partnerships

Pantheon Transfer of approximately $523 million of investments across 78 portfolio companies into a continuation vehicle sponsored by Pantheon. TCPC retained a 5% equity interest and its adviser will manage the vehicle without compensation. $523 million

Assets comprised approximately 48% of TCPC's pre-transaction debt portfolio. Priced at 95% of December 31, 2025, gross fair market value. The continuation vehicle assumed all CLO liabilities.

Risks & headwinds

NAV decline from portfolio sale Q2 FY26 (impact realized)

Approximately 10.4% or $0.68 per share.

Mitigation:Strategic transaction to strengthen financial position and enhance flexibility for long-term shareholder value.

Issuer-specific developments and markdowns Q2 FY26

Markdowns in Pluralsight, PVHC, and Celion accounted for approximately $9.5 million of unrealized losses.

Mitigation:Active portfolio management, including successful exits and repositioning efforts.

Concentration in portfolio companies Ongoing, but addressed by recent actions.

Largest investment 8.9% of portfolio, top 5 investments 27.6% (Q2 FY26 end).

Mitigation:Portfolio sale transaction reduced investment position sizes and increased investment capacity, accelerating diversification. Expected repayments (e.g., Domo) further reduce concentration.

What to watch in Q3 FY26

Outcome of strategic review

Next quarter / ongoing

Current Board engaged KBW to assist with strategic review.

Target Announcement of strategic direction (reinvestment, capital return, M&A, etc.).

Why it matters

The strategic review will determine the future direction of the company and how the newly gained financial flexibility will be utilized to create shareholder value.

To help evaluate the best way to use that flexibility to create further long-term shareholder value, the Board has engaged Keith, Brett, and Wood to assist with a strategic review.

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Q&A highlights

How long will the strategic review take, and will TCPC continue to invest or buy back stock while it's ongoing?

Management stated there's no specific timetable for the strategic review, which will evaluate various alternatives including reinvestment and capital returns. They will continue to be prudent with capital allocation, with the strategic review influencing investment decisions. The transaction provides flexibility that was previously inhibited by high leverage.

“So we're going to continue on the organic path in the interim. Obviously, this new capacity gives us an ability to invest in new deals to accelerate the diversification of the portfolio to evaluate other holder-friendly initiatives like buybacks or otherwise. And that's what we're going to be looking out for in the near term.”

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Detailed narrative

Strategic Portfolio Sale Transaction

TCPC transferred approximately $523 million of investments across 78 portfolio companies into a continuation vehicle sponsored by Pantheon. These assets comprised about 48% of the pre-transaction debt portfolio. TCPC retained a 5% equity interest in the vehicle, and its investment adviser will manage it without compensation.

The transaction was priced at 95% of the December 31, 2025, gross fair market value, subject to customary adjustments, resulting in an estimated NAV decline of 10.4% or $0.68 per share based on June 30 NAV.

Impact on Balance Sheet and Flexibility

The approximately $152 million in proceeds from the transaction were primarily used to reduce debt. Together with the deconsolidation of the CLO and post-quarter end repayments, this led to a pro forma net leverage reduction to approximately 0.4x and unfunded commitments below $40 million. This significantly improves TCPC's financial flexibility and creates substantial new investment capacity, meaningfully accelerating the company's ability to reposition its portfolio.

Strategic Review Initiated

The Board has engaged KBW to assist with a strategic review to evaluate options for utilizing the company's newfound flexibility to create long-term shareholder value. This review will consider a range of options, including reinvesting the portfolio, returning capital to shareholders, pursuing strategic combinations or other corporate transactions, or some combination of these options.

Management emphasized there is no specific timetable for the review and no preconceived agenda, focusing solely on generating long-term shareholder value.

Q2 Performance Highlights

Apart from the transaction, TCPC continued to make progress against its strategic priorities during the second quarter, including reducing non-accruals, strengthening the balance sheet, and advancing portfolio repositioning efforts. NAV declined 2.1% to $6.58 per share, primarily reflecting developments at Pluralsight, PVHC, and Celion, as well as realized losses on exits.

Non-accruals improved to 1.6% of the portfolio at fair value (7.4% at cost) from 2.8% (7.6%) at the end of the first quarter, driven in large part by positive developments at Thrasio.

Strong Repayment Activity

Repayment activity was strong in the second quarter, totaling $111.6 million in payoffs and paydowns and resulting in net repayments of $86.6 million. This included $22 million from Thrasio (removed from non-accrual status), $14.9 million from Starz, $13.1 million from AutoAlert, and an additional $48.7 million across five other companies.

Subsequent to quarter end, an additional $97.4 million in repayments was received, including $55.2 million from Motive Technologies and $39 million from Pico Quantitative Trading. The expected repayment of a $69 million debt investment from Domo in Q4 FY26 will further contribute to this trend.

Portfolio Composition and Repositioning

At quarter-end, the portfolio had a fair market value of $1.29 billion invested across 134 portfolio companies in 35 industry sectors, with an average position size of $9.6 million. 91.5% of the portfolio was invested in senior secured loans (all floating rate), with 89.8% in first lien loans.

Software represented 29.7% of the portfolio at fair value, decreasing modestly from 30.5% in Q1. Pro forma for the transaction and post-quarter end repayments, the portfolio has a fair market value of $671 million across 132 companies, with software exposure potentially reducing to 17% with the expected Domo repayment.

Liability Management Initiatives

During the quarter, TCPC completed two important liability management initiatives. In May, the company issued $406 million of CLO debt, using the proceeds to fully repay its TCPC Funding II and merger facilities, thereby terming out a significant portion of secured debt.

Additionally, TCPC repaid the remaining $107 million outstanding on its SBIC debt and subsequently surrendered its license, concluding there was limited benefit to maintaining the structure given the SBIC's cash position and fully drawn facility. These actions simplify the balance sheet and enhance financing flexibility.

Summary of the company's earnings call; see how call summaries are prepared. Not investment advice.