MSDL yields compress 90bps as $13M credit loss hits 48Forty; new $200M JV launched

Filed May 7, 2026 · Period ending March 31, 2026 · Compared to 10-Q May 8, 2025 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

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  Portfolio yield fell from 10.2% to 9.3% year-over-year, driving 12% decline in investment income to $89M. Lower base rates and loan repricings directly pressure distributable earnings and dividend coverage.

  MD&A: Investment Income verify on EDGAR →
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  Realized $13.2M loss on 48Forty Solutions debt restructuring in Q1 2026, a material credit event that triggered incentive fee cap protections. Non-accrual investments rose from 4 to 6 portfolio companies.

  MD&A: Realized Losses verify on EDGAR →
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  Launched Capstone Lending joint venture in January 2026 with institutional partner; MSDL committed up to $200M (contributed $94.5M to date) to co-invest in middle-market senior loans.

  MD&A: Joint Venture verify on EDGAR →