Carlyle Secured Lending Inc (NAS:CGBD)
$ 16.79 0.31 (1.88%) Market Cap: 853.75 Mil Enterprise Value: 1.78 Bil PE Ratio: 8.74 PB Ratio: 0.99 GF Score: 73/100

Q1 2024 Carlyle Secured Lending Inc Earnings Call Transcript

May 08, 2024 / 03:00PM GMT
Release Date Price: $17.52 (+0.57%)

Key Points

Positve
  • Carlyle Secured Lending Inc reported a net investment income of $0.54 per share, reflecting a strong earnings performance.
  • The company declared a second quarter dividend of $0.47 per share, indicating a robust return to shareholders.
  • Carlyle Secured Lending Inc's net asset value increased to $17.7 per share, up from the previous quarter, showing asset growth.
  • Investment origination activity increased by over 30% year-over-year, demonstrating aggressive market engagement and growth in business operations.
  • Significant improvement in nonaccruals, showcasing enhanced credit performance and effective risk management strategies.
Negative
  • A slight decrease in total investment income from the previous quarter, with a noted reduction in prepayment and amendment fees.
  • Despite strong performance, net investment income per share decreased by $0.02 from the previous all-time high.
  • Exposure to market fluctuations and interest rate risks as noted in the forward-looking statements, which could impact future performance.
  • Operational changes with the resignation of a key executive, which could lead to transitional challenges within the company.
  • The competitive environment has led to tighter pricing pressures, which could affect future profitability and investment opportunities.
Operator

Thank you for standing by, and welcome to Carlyle Secured Lending first quarter 2024 earnings call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. After the speakers' presentation, there will be a question-and-answer session (Operator Instructions) .

Again, as a reminder, today's program is being recorded and to introduce your host for today's program, Mr. Daniel Hahn, Shareholder Relations. Please go ahead, sir.

Daniel Hahn
Carlyle Secured Lending Inc - IR

Good morning, and welcome to Carlyle's Secured Lendings first quarter 2024 earnings call. With me on the call this morning, is Justin Plus, our Chief Executive Officer, and Tom Hennigan, our Chief Financial Officer. Last night, we filed our Form 10-Q and issued a press release with the presentation of our results, which are available on the Investor Relations section of our website.

Following our remarks today, we'll hold a question and answer session for analysts and institutional investors. This call is being webcast and a replay will be available on our website. Any forward

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