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Declares Third Quarter 2025 Base Dividend of $0.36 Per Share with Supplemental Dividend Expected to be Announced in September

MISSION WOODS, Kansas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. (NYSE: PSBD) (“PSBD� or the “Company�), an externally managed business development company, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025.

Financial and Operating Highlights

  • Total investment income of $31.7 million for the second quarter of 2025, compared to $36.5 million for the prior year period
  • Net investment income of $13.8 million or $0.43 per share for the second quarter of 2025, as compared to $15.8 million or $0.48 per share for the comparable period last year
  • Net asset value of $15.68 per share as of June 30, 2025, compared to $15.85 per share as of March 31, 2025
  • Total net realized and unrealized losses of $6.7 million for the second quarter of 2025, compared to losses of $10.4 million in the second quarter of 2024
  • As of June 30, 2025, total assets were $1.3 billion and total net assets were $505.2 million
  • Debt-to-equity as of June 30, 2025 was 1.51x, compared to 1.50x as of March 31, 2025
  • Paid cash distributions to stockholders totaling $0.42 per share for the second quarter of 2025
  • Declared a third quarter regular base dividend distribution of $0.36 per share, payable on October 14, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 26, 2025. In accordance with our dividend policy, we expect to announce a supplemental dividend in September
  • In the second quarter, we had only $801.9 thousand of PIK income, or 2.53% of total investment income

“Palmer Square Capital BDC continued to perform consistently despite a volatile macro backdrop in the second quarter of 2025,� said Christopher D. Long, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PSBD. “Leveraging the full scale and expertise of Palmer Square Capital Management’s $35-billion platform, we are able to fully tap into the primary and deeply-liquid secondary markets for broadly syndicated loans. Looking ahead, we are pleased with our pipeline of opportunities and believe our focus on relative value in credit markets will yield attractive returns for our shareholders.�

$ in thousands, except per share data

For the Quarter Ended

6/30/25

3/31/25

6/30/24

Financial Highlights

Net Investment Income Per Share1

$

0.43

$

0.40

$

0.48

Net Investment Income

$

13,842

$

12,913

$

15,758

NAV Per Share

$

15.68

$

15.85

$

16.85

Dividends Earned Per Share2

$

0.42

$

0.39

$

0.47

6/30/25

3/31/25

6/30/24

Portfolio Highlights

Total Fair Value of Investments

$

1,279,793

$

1,334,314

$

1,431,577

Number of Industries

39

39

39

Number of Portfolio Companies

206

209

209

Portfolio Yield3

10.10%

10.37%

9.82%

Senior Secured Loan4

96%

96%

96%

Investments on Non-Accrual5

0.19%

0.24%

0.00%

Total Return6

1.85%

(1.05)%

1.00%

Debt-to-Equity

1.51x

1.50x

1.49x

  1. Net investment income for the period divided by the weighted average share count for the period.
  2. Dividend amount reflects dividend earned in period.
  3. Weighted average total yield of debt and income producing securities at fair value.
  4. As a percentage of long-term investments, at fair value.
  5. As a percentage of total investments, at fair value.
  6. Total return is calculated as the change in net asset value (“NAV�) per share during the period, plus distributions per share (if any), divided by the beginning NAV per share. Total return is not annualized. Assumes reinvestment of distributions.

Portfolio and Investment Activity

As of June 30, 2025, we had 263 investments in 206 portfolio companies with an aggregate fair value of approximately $1.2 billion, Based on a total fair value of $1.3 billion, including short term investments, the portfolio consisted of 86.4% first lien senior secured debt investments, 5.7% second lien senior secured debt investments, 3.8% short-term investments, 3.3% collateralized loan obligation structured credit funds (“CLOs�) mezzanine and equity investments, 0.30% corporate bond investments, and 0.50% equity investments.

As of June 30, 2025, 98% of the long-term investments based on fair value in our portfolio were at floating rates. At the end of the second quarter, 99.8% of the portfolio at fair value was income producing. There was one loan on non-accrual status. As of June 30, 2025, the weighted average total yield to maturity of debt and income producing securities at fair value was 10.10%, and weighted average total yield to maturity of debt and income producing securities at amortized cost was 8.27%. For the second quarter of 2025, the principal amount of new investments funded was $92.4 million which included 23 investments at an average value of approximately $3.1 million. For this period, the Company had $133.3 million aggregate principal amount in sales and repayments.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of June 30, 2025, the Company had $16.4 million in cash and cash equivalents and approximately $763.2 million in total aggregate principal amount of debt outstanding. Subject to borrowing base and other restrictions, the Company had available liquidity, consisting of cash and undrawn capacity on credit facilities of approximately $253.5 million compared to $15.7 million of undrawn investment commitments as of June 30, 2025.

Recent Developments

On August 06, 2025, PSBD’s Board of Directors announced that it had declared a third quarter regular base dividend distribution of $0.36 per share, payable on October 14, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 26, 2025. We expect to announce an additional quarterly supplemental dividend distribution for the third quarter of 2025 in September.

Earnings Conference Call

The Company will host a conference call on Wednesday, August 06, 2025, at 1:00 pm ET to review its financial performance and conduct a question-and-answer session. To participate in the earnings call, participants should register online at the Palmer Square Investor Relations website. To avoid potential delays, please join at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. The conference call can be accessed through the following links:

  • United States: +1 (888) 596-4144
  • International: +1 (646) 968-2525
  • Event Plus Entry Passcode: 1803382#

A replay of the live conference call will be available shortly after the conclusion of the event and accessible on the events and presentations section of the Palmer Square Investor Relations website.

About Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc.

Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. (NYSE: PSBD) is an externally managed, non-diversified closed-end management investment company that primarily lends to and invests in corporate debt loans, including but not limited to large private U.S. companies in the broadly syndicated loan market, as well as the direct large cap private credit market. PSBD has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. PSBD’s investment objective is to maximize total return, comprised of current income and capital appreciation. PSBD’s current investment focus is guided by two strategies that facilitate its investment opportunities and core competencies: (1) investing in corporate debt loans and, to a lesser extent, (2) investing in other debt securities which may include collateralized loan obligation debt and equity. PSBD’s investment activities are managed by its investment adviser, Palmer Square BDC Advisor LLC, an affiliate of Palmer Square Capital Management LLC.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements may include statements as to our future base and supplemental dividend distributions and the prospects of our portfolio companies. These and other forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,� “will,� “should,� “seek,� “expect,� “anticipate,� “project,� “estimate,� “intend,� “continue,� “target,� or “believe� or the negatives thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in PSBD’s filings with the SEC. PSBD undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein unless required by law. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Although PSBD undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, you are advised to consult any additional disclosures that PSBD may make directly to you or through reports that in the future may be filed with the SEC, including annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K.

Financial Highlights

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

2025

2024

Per Common Share Operating Performance

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

$

16.50

$

17.04

Results of Operations:

Net Investment Income(1)

0.82

1.00

Net AG˹ٷized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments(4)

(0.83

)

(0.23

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

(0.01

)

0.77

Distributions to Common Stockholders

Distributions from Net Investment Income

(0.81

)

(0.96

)

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Distributions

(0.81

)

(0.96

)

Net Asset Value, End of Period

$

15.68

$

16.85

Shares Outstanding, End of Period

32,218,966

32,567,405

Ratio/Supplemental Data

Net assets, end of period

$

505,213,440

$

548,790,231

Weighted-average shares outstanding

32,475,330

32,081,916

Total Return(3)

0.78

%

4.73

%

Portfolio turnover

15

%

17

%

Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets without waiver(2)

13.85

%

14.28

%

Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets with waiver(2)

13.85

%

14.26

%

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets without waiver(2)

10.25

%

11.64

%

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets with waiver(2)

10.25

%

11.66

%

(1)

The per common share data was derived by using weighted average shares outstanding.

(2)

The ratios reflect an annualized amount.

(3)

Total return is calculated as the change in net asset value (“NAV�) per share during the period, plus distributions per share (if any), divided by the beginning NAV per share. Total return is not annualized. Assumes reinvestment of distributions.

(4)

AG˹ٷized and unrealized gains and losses per share in this caption are balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the period, and may not reconcile with the aggregate gains and losses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations due to share transactions during the period.

Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc.

Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30,

2025

(Unaudited)

December 31,

2024

Assets:

Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments, at fair value (amortized cost of $1,343,608,252 and $1,454,611,467, respectively)

$

1,279,792,804

$

1,407,130,945

Cash and cash equivalents

16,436,424

2,766,409

Receivables:

Receivable for sales of investments

7,976,832

7,799,523

Receivable for paydowns of investments

210,613

1,347,516

Due from investment adviser

612,835

248,110

Dividend receivable

151,414

259,625

Interest receivable

9,594,413

11,458,267

Prepaid expenses and other assets

39,191

32,364

Total Assets

$

1,314,814,526

$

1,431,042,759

Liabilities:

Credit facilities (net of deferred financing costs of $4,590,971 and $5,375,986, respectively) (Note 6)

$

461,058,406

$

501,650,602

Notes (net of deferred financing costs of $1,679,694 and $1,748,822, respectively) (Note 6)

302,159,021

302,505,057

Payables:

Payable for investments purchased

27,433,917

67,460,523

Distributions payable

13,533,770

15,649,925

Management fee payable

2,233,077

2,413,798

Incentive fee payable

1,940,079

2,149,132

Accrued other general and administrative expenses

1,242,816

1,368,753

Total Liabilities

$

809,601,086

$

893,197,790

Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)

Net Assets:

Common Shares, $0.001 par value; 450,000,000 shares authorized; 32,218,966 and 32,600,193 as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively issued and outstanding

$

32,219

$

32,600

Additional paid-in capital

605,935,110

611,122,164

Total distributable earnings (accumulated deficit)

(100,753,889

)

(73,309,795

)

Total Net Assets

$

505,213,440

$

537,844,969

Total Liabilities and Net Assets

$

1,314,814,526

$

1,431,042,759

Net Asset Value Per Common Share

$

15.68

$

16.50

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

(Note 6)

See Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements for a description of the Company’s borrowings, including its revolving credit facility with Bank of America, N.A., its credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, and its term debt securitization (CLO transaction).

(Note 9)

As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company had an aggregate of $15.7 million and $21.6 million, respectively, of unfunded commitments to provide debt financing to its portfolio companies. As of each of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, there were no capital calls or draw requests made by the portfolio companies to fund these commitments. Such commitments are generally up to the Company’s discretion to approve or are subject to the satisfaction of certain financial and nonfinancial covenants and involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the Company’s consolidated statements of assets and liabilities and are not reflected in the Company’s consolidated statements of assets and liabilities.

Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc.

Consolidated Statement of Operations

For the Three Months Ended

June 30,

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

2025

2024

2025

2024

Income:

Investment income from non-controlled, non-affiliated investments:

Interest income

$

30,023,842

$

35,278,431

$

59,843,505

$

68,486,203

Dividend income

481,501

805,031

1,055,837

2,059,727

Payment-in-kind interest income

801,918

182,116

1,309,768

234,303

Other income

369,659

283,918

682,089

554,206

Total investment income from non-controlled, non-affiliated investments

31,676,920

36,549,496

62,891,199

71,334,439

Total Investment Income

31,676,920

36,549,496

62,891,199

71,334,439

Expenses:

Incentive fees

1,940,079

2,249,954

3,782,785

4,174,706

Interest expense

12,576,374

14,997,028

25,546,131

28,175,858

Management fees

2,233,077

2,450,079

4,566,752

4,866,318

Professional fees

251,376

398,080

564,108

636,023

Directors fees

37,397

37,295

74,384

74,590

Other general and administrative expenses

797,088

659,209

1,602,359

1,381,375

Total Expenses

17,835,391

20,791,645

36,136,519

39,308,870

Less: Management fee waiver (Note 3)

(50,511

)

Net expenses

17,835,391

20,791,645

36,136,519

39,258,359

Net Investment Income (Loss)

13,841,529

15,757,851

26,754,680

32,076,080

AG˹ٷized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments and foreign currency transactions

Net realized gains (losses):

Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments

(5,745,139

)

(9,411,924

)

(11,639,632

)

(11,148,255

)

Total net realized gains (losses)

(5,745,139

)

(9,411,924

)

(11,639,632

)

(11,148,255

)

Net change in unrealized gains (losses):

Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments

(926,414

)

(1,033,114

)

(16,334,283

)

7,265,128

Total net change in unrealized gains (losses)

(926,414

)

(1,033,114

)

(16,334,283

)

7,265,128

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)

(6,671,553

)

(10,445,038

)

(27,973,915

)

(3,883,127

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

7,169,976

$

5,312,813

$

(1,219,235

)

$

28,192,953

Per Common Share Data:

Basic and diluted net investment income per common share

$

0.43

$

0.48

$

0.82

$

1.00

Basic and diluted net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$

0.22

$

0.16

$

(0.04

)

$

0.88

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding - Basic and Diluted

32,349,999

32,569,280

32,475,330

32,081,916

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

(Note 3)

Prior to the IPO, the base management fee was 2.00% of the average value of the weighted average (based on the number of shares outstanding each day in the quarter) of the Company’s total net assets at the end of the two most recently completed calendar quarters. The Investment Advisor, however, during any period prior to the IPO, agreed to waive its right to receive management fees in excess of an annual rate of 1.75% of the average value of the weighted average total net assets at the end of each of our two most recently completed calendar quarters. The Investment Advisor will not be permitted to recoup any base management fees waived for any period of time prior to the IPO.

Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc.

Portfolio and Investment Activity

For the Three Months

Ended June 30,

For the Six Months

Ended June 30,

2025

2024

2025

2024

New investments:

Gross investments

$

92,361,724

$

189,301,404

$

196,684,831

$

535,784,227

Less: sold investments

(133,281,726

)

(140,027,013

)

(277,651,090

)

(209,583,349

)

Total new investments

(40,920,002

)

49,274,391

(80,966,259

)

326,200,878

Principal amount of investments funded:

First-lien senior secured debt investments

$

84,724,520

$

152,521,210

$

182,160,770

$

464,632,921

Second-lien senior secured debt investments

4,990,000

31,427,000

4,990,000

42,224,500

Corporate bonds

1,998,573

4,095,000

1,998,573

4,095,000

Convertible bonds

Collateralized securities and structured products - debt

23,573,612

CLO Equity

Common stock

50,158

1,258,194

6,937,015

1,258,194

Preferred Stock

598,473

598,473

Total principal amount of investments funded

92,361,724

189,301,404

196,684,831

535,784,227

Principal amount of investments sold or repaid:

First-lien senior secured debt investments

$

125,479,304

$

122,980,773

$

263,482,677

$

177,972,549

Second-lien senior secured debt investments

5,032,501

9,394,359

8,236,495

18,454,359

Corporate Bonds

2,005,000

2,005,000

Convertible bonds

Collateralized securities and structured products - debt

4,000,068

2,900,000

5,250,000

CLO Equity

764,921

3,651,813

1,026,918

7,906,441

Common Stock

Preferred Stock

Total principal amount of investments sold or repaid

133,281,726

140,027,013

277,651,090

209,583,349

For the Three Months

Ended June 30,

For the Six Months

Ended June 30,

2025

2024

2025

2024

Number of new investment commitments

23

24

46

59

Average new investment commitment amount

$3,145,736

$5,575,295

$3,513,716

$4,718,311

Weighted average maturity for new investment commitments

5.16 years

6.05 years

5.27 years

5.98 years

Percentage of new debt investment commitments at floating rates

100.00%

97.01%

100.00%

98.56%

Percentage of new debt investment commitments at fixed rates

0.00%

2.99%

0.00%

1.44%

Weighted average interest rate of new investment commitments(1)

8.93%

9.96%

8.75%

10.07%

Weighted average spread over reference rate of new floating rate investment commitments(2)

4.56%

4.68%

4.38%

4.75%

Weighted average interest rate on long-term investments sold or paid down

8.65%

10.69%

8.47%

10.53%

(1)

New CLO equity investments do not have an ascribed interest rate and are therefore excluded from the calculation.

(2)

Variable rate loans bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to either a) LIBOR (which can include one-, two-, three- or six-month LIBOR) or b) the CME Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR� or “S�) (which can include one-, three-, or six-month SOFR), which resets periodically based on the terms of the loan agreement. At the borrower’s option, loans may instead reference an alternate base rate (which can include the Federal Funds Effective Rate or the Prime Rate), which also resets periodically based on the terms of the loan agreements. Loans that reference SOFR may include a Credit Spread Adjustment (“CSA�), where the CSA is a defined additional spread amount based on the tenor of SOFR the borrower selects (making the reference rate S+CSA).

Investors

Matt Bloomfield and Jeremy Goff

Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc.

[email protected]

Media

Josh Clarkson

Prosek Partners

[email protected]

Source: Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc.

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