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MidCap Financial Investment Corp (MFIC)·Q2 2025 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • NII/share of $0.39 rose sequentially from $0.37 and beat S&P Global consensus of $0.38; GAAP EPS was $0.19 vs $0.32 in Q1 and $0.35 YoY, with NAV/share down 1.2% to $14.75 as marks on “a handful of positions” offset a modest Merx gain and NII exceeding the dividend . Q2 consensus EPS estimate 0.375 was exceeded by actual 0.39; revenue was essentially in line ($81.25m actual vs $81.59m est.)* .
  • Portfolio activity remained solid: $262m of new commitments, $254m gross fundings (ex-revolvers), net fundings $144m; net leverage rose to 1.44x (pro forma 1.37x including post‑quarter Merx repayment) .
  • Post‑quarter Merx transactions: ~$90m net repayment in the September quarter; management expects ~+$0.06 per share of annual NII accretion from redeploying this $90m, with a further ~$0.06 per share potential as remaining value is realized; Merx exposure drops to ~2.8% of the portfolio pro forma .
  • Headwinds: non‑accruals increased to 2.0% of FV (from 0.9% in Q1) and new‑money spreads remain below portfolio spreads amid competitive pressure; management plans to operate nearer the low end of its leverage range and highlighted CLO repricing/upsize plans for the fall to mitigate spread compression .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

  • What Went Well

    • Sequential NII growth and consensus beat: NII/share $0.39 vs $0.37 in Q1; CEO: “We continued to deploy capital… remained disciplined… NAV declined due to challenges faced by a handful of companies” . EPS beat versus S&P Global (0.39 vs 0.375)* .
    • Merx de‑risking and earnings accretion: ~$90m net repayment in September quarter; “positive impact to NAV in the high single digit per share range” (interpreted on the call as $0.06–$0.09) and ~+$0.06/share annual NII from redeploying first tranche, with another ~$0.06/share as the remainder is realized .
    • Funding pipeline and incumbency: $262m of new commitments across 29 companies with weighted average spreads of 538 bps (526 bps ex outliers) and lower net leverage on new commitments (4.0x vs 4.2x in Q1), underpinned by MidCap’s sourcing advantage .

  • What Went Wrong

    • NAV declined 1.2% QoQ to $14.75 on losses in “a handful of positions,” despite a modest Merx uplift and NII > dividend .
    • Credit blemishes: non‑accruals rose to 2.0% of FV (from 0.9%), with three first‑lien loans newly placed on non‑accrual; management cited company‑specific challenges and “good company, bad balance sheet” dynamics amid higher rates .
    • Spread compression risk: portfolio spread ~560 bps vs new commitments in low‑5s; management expects some continued compression absent a stronger M&A cycle, albeit with liability management (CLO repricing) helping NIM .

Financial Results

Quarterly performance (oldest → newest)

MetricQ2 2024Q1 2025Q2 2025
Total Investment Income ($USD Millions)$69.156 $78.698 $81.247
Net Investment Income ($USD Millions)$29.541 $34.282 $36.397
NII per share ($)$0.45 $0.37 $0.39
GAAP EPS ($)$0.35 $0.32 $0.19
NAV per share ($)$15.38 $14.93 $14.75
Net leverage (x)1.45x 1.31x 1.44x

Q2 2025 vs S&P Global consensus

MetricQ2 2025 ActualQ2 2025 Consensus
Primary EPS ($)0.39 0.375*
Revenue / Total Investment Income ($USD Millions)81.247 81.589*
Number of EPS estimates—8*
Number of Revenue estimates—7*

Values marked with * retrieved from S&P Global.

Portfolio & credit KPIs (oldest → newest)

KPIQ2 2024Q1 2025Q2 2025
Investment portfolio (fair value, $B)$2.44 $3.19 $3.33
Total assets ($B)$2.55 $3.36 $3.46
Net fundings ($M)$90.5 $170.4 $144.0
New commitments ($M)$245.4 $376 $262
Non‑accruals (% of FV)—0.9% 2.0%
Weighted avg spread (direct orig., bps)—569 (portfolio, end‑period) 560 (portfolio); 538 new commits (526 ex‑outliers)
Dividend declared ($/sh)—$0.38 $0.38

Portfolio composition and rates (point‑in‑time)

MetricJun 30, 2024Sep 30, 2024Dec 31, 2024Mar 31, 2025Jun 30, 2025
First lien secured (FV %)90% 91% 92% 93% 93%
Total secured (FV %)91% 93% 93% 93% 93%
Common equity/warrants (FV %)7% 5% 5% 5% 5%
Total debt portfolio yield (amortized cost)11.9% 11.1% 10.8% 10.5% 10.4%
Floating rate share (FV %)100% 99% 99% 99% 99%

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
DividendQ3 2025$0.38 base dividend (maintained in Q1) $0.38 payable Sep 25, 2025 (declared Aug 5) Maintained
Leverage targetOngoingIntend to operate near bottom of ~1.4x range Leverage 1.44x in Q2; plan to operate near low end; pro forma 1.37x incl. Merx repayment Maintained; execution plan reiterated
Merx exposureH2 2025–Early 2026Expected to decline over coming quarters ~$90m net repayment in Sep quarter; remaining value expected by YE 2025/early 2026; pro forma ~2.8% of portfolio Accelerated de‑risking, timeline specified
NII accretion from Merx redeployForwardNot quantified previously~$0.06/sh annual NII from first $90m; additional ~$0.06/sh when remaining realized; positive NAV impact $0.06–$0.09 New quantitative color
Capital structureFall 2025CLO 2 closed Feb 2025 Intend to reprice/upsize CLO 1 in fall (market‑dependent) New planned action
Credit ratingCurrent—KBRA affirmed BBB‑ with Positive Outlook in June N/A (rating reaffirmation)

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q4’24, Q1’25)Current Period (Q2’25)Trend
Tariffs / MacroElevated uncertainty; monitoring impacts; portfolio underweight to import‑export; coverage improved as rates fell Tariff pause improved sentiment; Fed on hold; monitoring company‑by‑company; underwriting supplemented Easing near‑term uncertainty; continued vigilance
Merx de‑riskingActive sales campaigns; partial insurance settlements; expected reductions ~$90m net repayment in Sep; remaining 4 aircraft unlevered + servicing runoff; NAV uplift in high single‑digit cents Material progress; exposure roughly halved
Spreads & leverage on new moneyQ4: WA spread 546 bps; new leverage 4.3x Q1: WA spread 513 bps; new leverage 4.2x Q2: New commits spread 538 bps (526 ex‑outliers); new leverage 4.0x; portfolio spread ~560 bps
Non‑accruals1.3% FV (down QoQ) 0.9% FV; no new non‑accruals 2.0% FV; three new first‑lien non‑accruals (New Era, Amplity, Compass Health)
Capital structure / CLOsCLO 2 priced; tightened AAA spreads vs inaugural CLO Plan to reprice/upsize CLO 1 in fall Continued optimization of liabilities
Co‑investment order / regulatory——Rule modifications increased flexibility across Apollo balance sheets; availability to MFIC unchanged

Management Commentary

  • “NAV declined due to challenges faced by a handful of companies.” — Tanner Powell, CEO .
  • “Merx… will be repaying approximately $90,000,000 to MFIC… reducing MFIC’s investment by nearly half… expected to generate approximately $0.06 per share in additional annual net investment income… remaining value… will generate another approximate $0.06 per share” — Tanner Powell .
  • “Weighted average spread on new commitments was 538 bps… excluding two outliers 526 bps… weighted average net leverage on new commitments was 4.0x… down from 4.2x” — Ted McNulty, President/CIO .
  • “Non‑accruals represented 2% of the portfolio at fair value… SIC income represented 6.4% of total investment income for the June [quarter]” — Ted McNulty .
  • “Net investment income per share was $0.39 and GAAP EPS was $0.19… net leverage… 1.44x… on a pro forma basis, including the ~$90m net repayment from Merx, net leverage… ~1.37x.” — Kenneth Seifert, CFO .

Q&A Highlights

  • Merx structure post‑sales: remaining four aircraft are unlevered; servicing business (~40% of remaining value) will run off with Navigator asset sales; not a strategic growth area .
  • Leverage stance: Q2 end leverage “a little hot” due to timing; management intends to operate near the bottom of its leverage range; pro forma leverage would have been ~1.37x with Merx paydown .
  • Spread outlook: portfolio spread ~568–560 bps vs primary market in low‑5s/4s; expect some compression but liability repricing (CLOs) can support NIM .
  • M&A and pipeline: sponsors active, pipeline building; MFIC needs only a small slice of MidCap Financial’s origination to meet needs; add‑ons remain a key flow source .
  • Dividend coverage: redeployment of Merx proceeds a key lever to offset potential base‑rate headwinds; management feels good about $0.38 base dividend on current trajectory .

Estimates Context

  • Q2 2025 EPS beat: $0.39 vs $0.375 consensus; revenue essentially in line: $81.25m vs $81.59m consensus; 8 EPS estimates, 7 revenue estimates*. Given non‑accrual uptick and spread dynamics, Street models may modestly lift NII outlook for H2 on Merx redeployment while trimming GAAP EPS sensitivity to credit marks*.
    Values marked with * retrieved from S&P Global.

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • NII beat with sequential growth despite credit losses; dividend coverage underpinned by Merx redeployment and liability optimization .
  • Rapid Merx de‑risking is a clear catalyst: ~$90m immediate paydown, pro forma exposure ~2.8% of portfolio, NAV uplift of ~$0.06–$0.09 per share, and ~+$0.06/share annual NII accretion with more to come .
  • Watch credit: non‑accruals rose to 2.0%; management indicates issues are idiosyncratic; monitor follow‑through on restructurings and watchlist migration .
  • Spread compression risk persists, but MFIC’s incumbency and planned CLO repricing/upsize can protect NIM; entry leverage on new money remains conservative (4.0x) .
  • Leverage policy remains disciplined; expect a drift toward low end of ~1.4x as Merx cash is redeployed; pro forma already ~1.37x at quarter end .
  • Trading setup: positive narrative on earnings power (Merx accretion + CLO liability actions) vs caution on credit (higher non‑accruals) and spreads; near‑term catalysts include confirmation of Merx cash receipts, CLO 1 repricing, and evidence of M&A‑driven deployments .

Notes: All company figures from MFIC Q2 2025 8‑K press release and earnings call unless noted. Consensus estimates from S&P Global as indicated.