Earnings release
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Aug 5 , 2026 7:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results Share in دی X € ✓ ✓ Declares Third Quarter 2026 Base Dividend of $ 0.36 Per Share with Supplemental Dividend Expected to be Announced in September MISSION WOODS , Kan .-- ( 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 , 2026 . Financial and Operating Highlights • • • • • • Total investment income of $ 27.3 million for the second quarter of 2026 , compared to $ 31.7 million for the prior year period Net investment income of $ 12.0 million or $ 0.39 per share for the second quarter of 2026 , compared to $ 13.8 million or $ 0.43 per share for the prior year period Net asset value of $ 13.21 per share as of June 30 , 2026 , compared to $ 13.30 per share as of March 31 , 2026 Total net realized and unrealized losses of $ 3.6 million for the second quarter of 2026 , compared to losses of $ 6.7 million for the second quarter of 2025 As of June 30 , 2026 , total assets were $ 1.1 billion and total net assets were $ 406.2 million Debt - to - equity as of June 30 , 2026 was 1.71x , compared to 1.70x as of March 31 , 2026 Paid cash distributions to stockholders totaling $ 0.39 per share for the second quarter of 2026 Declared a third quarter regular base dividend distribution of $ 0.36 per share , payable on October 13 , 2026 , to stockholders of record as of September 25 , 2026. In accordance with our dividend policy , we expect to announce a supplemental dividend in September In the second quarter , we had only $ 373.7 thousand of recurring payment - in - kind interest income , or 1.37 % of total investment income " Palmer Square Capital BDC increased and extended our share repurchase program during the second quarter and took proactive steps to improve our liability structure and lower our cost of capital , which we believe will position PSBD to generate greater earnings power beginning in the fourth quarter and continuing into 2027 , " said Christopher D. Long , Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PSBD . “ Despite a complex operating environment , we have continued to selectively deploy capital across both the broadly syndicated loan market and private credit , leveraging the breadth of our platform's capabilities across credit markets . Supported by
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disciplined underwriting, a differentiated investment strategy, and thoughtful capital allocation, we believe PSBD remains well positioned to deliver long-term value for shareholders." $ in thousands, except per share data For the Quarter Ended 6/30/26 3/31/26 6/30/25 Financial Highlights Net Investment Income Per Share $ 0.39 $ 0.35 $ 0.43 Net Investment Income $ 12,041 $ 11,037 $ 13,842 NAV Per Share $ 13.21 $ 13.30 $ 15.68 Dividends Earned Per Share $ 0.39 $ 0.37 $ 0.42 6/30/26 3/31/26 6/30/25 Portfolio Highlights Total Fair Value of Investments $ 1,113,377 $ 1,154,637 $ 1,279,793 Number of Industries 45 44 39 Number of Portfolio Companies 206 214 206 Portfolio Yield 11.95 % 11.73 % 10.10 % Senior Secured Loan 96 % 96 % 96 % Investments on Non-Accrual 0.29 % 0.00 % 0.19 % Total Return 3.11 % (7.22 )% 1.85 % Debt-to-Equity 1.71x 1.70x 1.51x Portfolio and Investment Activity As of June 30, 2026, we had 282 investments in 206 portfolio companies with an aggregate fair value of approximately $1.1 billion. Based on a total fair value of $1.1 billion, including short term investments, the portfolio consisted of approximately 87.3% first lien senior secured debt investments, 5.3% second lien senior secured debt investments, 3.6% short-term investments, 2.5% collateralized loan obligation structured credit funds (“CLOs”) mezzanine and equity investments, 0.6% corporate bond investments, and 0.7% equity investments. 1 2 3 4 5 6 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. As of June 30, 2026, there were two portfolio companies on non-accrual status, which represented approximately 0.29% of the 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.
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As of June 30, 2026, 98% of the long-term investments based on fair value in our portfolio were at floating rates. At the end of the second quarter, approximately 99.7% of the portfolio at fair value was income producing. There were two portfolio companies on non-accrual status. As of June 30, 2026, the weighted average total yield to maturity of debt and income producing securities at fair value was 11.95%, and weighted average total yield to maturity of debt and income producing securities at amortized cost was 8.43%. For the second quarter of 2026, the principal amount of new investments funded was $72.4 million which included 21 investments at an average value of approximately $3.3 million. For this period, the Company had $109.8 million aggregate principal amount in sales and repayments. Liquidity and Capital Resources As of June 30, 2026, the Company had $2.4 million in cash and cash equivalents and approximately $696.5 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 $331.0 million compared to $21.5 million of unfunded investment commitments as of June 30, 2026. Recent Developments On July 15, 2026, the Company completed the refinancing of a $300 million term debt securitization of Palmer Square BDC CLO 1, Ltd. (the “Issuer”), a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of the Company (the “CLO Reset Transaction”). The notes offered in the CLO Reset Transaction were issued by the Issuer, and consist of (i) $228.00 million of AAA Class A-R Notes due 2039, which bear interest at the forward-looking term rate based on the secured overnight financing rate plus 1.27%; and (ii) $72.00 million of AA Class B-R Notes due 2039, which bear interest at Term SOFR plus 1.75%. See Note 13 “Subsequent Events” to the consolidated financial statements for a full description of the CLO Reset Transaction. On July 1, 2026, PSBD reduced the amount of aggregate commitments to $350 million from $525 million under its Bank of America credit facility. On August 5, 2026, 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 13, 2026, to stockholders of record as of September 25, 2026. We expect to announce an additional quarterly supplemental dividend distribution for the third quarter of 2026 in September. Earnings Conference Call The Company will host a conference call on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 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
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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, 2026 2025 Per Common Share Operating Performance Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $ 14.85 $ 16.50 Event Plus Entry Passcode: 1949101# Live Audio Webcast
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Results of Operations: Net Investment Income 0.74 0.82 Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments (1.62 ) (0.83 ) Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations (0.88 ) (0.01 ) Distributions to Common Stockholders Distributions from Net Investment Income (0.76 ) (0.81 ) Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Distributions (0.76 ) (0.81 ) Net Asset Value, End of Period $ 13.21 $ 15.68 Shares Outstanding, End of Period 30,743,081 32,218,966 Ratio/Supplemental Data Net assets, end of period $ 406,153,530 $ 505,213,440 Weighted-average shares outstanding 31,093,997 32,475,330 Total Return (4.33 )% 0.78 % Portfolio turnover 16 % 15 % Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets without waiver 14.17 % 13.85 % Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets with waiver 14.17 % 13.85 % Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets without waiver 10.74 % 10.25 % Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets with waiver 10.74 % 10.25 % (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) Realized 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, 2026 December 31, 2025 Assets: (Unaudited) (1) (4) (3) (2) (2) (2) (2)
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Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments, at fair value (amortized cost of $1,242,154,553 and $1,294,556,070, respectively) $ 1,113,377,240 $ 1,203,640,318 Cash and cash equivalents 2,448,931 3,217,449 Receivables: Receivable for sales of investments 3,427,539 2,821,628 Receivable for paydowns of investments 4,175,599 233,930 Due from investment adviser 616,715 616,715 Dividend receivable 127,702 195,710 Interest receivable 8,072,629 8,608,563 Prepaid expenses and other assets 333,323 41,446 Total Assets $ 1,132,579,678 $ 1,219,375,759 Liabilities: Credit facilities (net of deferred financing costs of $4,214,139 and $5,030,068, respectively) (Note 6) $ 394,543,192 $ 414,438,758 Notes (net of deferred financing costs of $1,540,292 and $1,609,420, respectively) (Note 6) 301,949,233 302,075,353 Payables: Payable for investments purchased 12,972,955 20,366,967 Distributions payable 11,994,008 13,442,214 Management fee payable 1,826,659 2,129,141 Incentive fee payable 1,719,824 1,866,531 Accrued other general and administrative expenses 1,420,277 933,623 Total Liabilities $ 726,426,148 $ 755,252,587 Commitments and contingencies (Note 9) Net Assets: Common Shares, $0.001 par value; 450,000,000 shares authorized; 30,743,081 and 31,260,963 as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively issued and outstanding $ 30,743 $ 31,261 Additional paid-in capital 587,969,410 593,643,044 Total distributable earnings (accumulated deficit) (181,846,623 ) (129,551,133 ) Total Net Assets $ 406,153,530 $ 464,123,172 Total Liabilities and Net Assets $ 1,132,579,678 $ 1,219,375,759 Net Asset Value Per Common Share $ 13.21 $ 14.85 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, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company had an aggregate of $21.5 million and $21.5 million, respectively, of unfunded commitments to provide debt financing to its portfolio companies. As of each of June 30, 2026 and December 31,
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2025, 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 (unaudited) For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months Ende June 30, 2026 2025 2026 202 Income: Investment income from non-controlled, non- affiliated investments: Interest income $ 25,816,102 $ 30,023,842 $ 50,915,028 $ 59,8 Dividend income 358,221 481,501 779,355 1,0 Payment-in-kind interest income 373,693 801,918 804,654 1,3 Other income 748,261 369,659 1,013,954 6 Total investment income from non- controlled, non- affiliated investments 27,296,277 31,676,920 53,512,991 62,8 Total Investment Income 27,296,277 31,676,920 53,512,991 62,8 Expenses: Incentive fees 1,719,824 1,940,079 3,295,972 3,7 Interest expense 10,643,607 12,576,374 21,226,424 25,5 Management fees 1,826,658 2,233,077 3,759,546 4,5 Professional fees 283,305 251,376 596,908 5 Directors fees 37,397 37,397 74,383 Other general and administrative expenses 744,236 797,088 1,481,858 1,6 Total Expenses 15,255,027 17,835,391 30,435,091 36,1 Less: Management fee waiver (Note 3) — — — Net expenses 15,255,027 17,835,391 30,435,091 36,1 Net Investment Income (Loss) 12,041,250 13,841,529 23,077,900 26,7
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Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments and foreign currency transactions Net realized gains (losses): Non-controlled, non- affiliated investments (3,328,686 ) (5,745,139 ) (14,003,112 ) (11,6 Total net realized gains (losses) (3,328,686 ) (5,745,139 ) (14,003,112 ) (11,6 Net change in unrealized gains (losses): Non-controlled, non- affiliated investments (262,380 ) (926,414 ) (37,861,570 ) (16,3 Total net change in unrealized gains (losses) (262,380 ) (926,414 ) (37,861,570 ) (16,3 Total realized and unrealized gains (losses) (3,591,066 ) (6,671,553 ) (51,864,682 ) (27,9 Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations $ 8,450,184 $ 7,169,976 $ (28,786,782 ) $ (1,2 Per Common Share Data: Basic and diluted net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ 0.27 $ 0.22 $ (0.93 ) $ Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding - Basic and Diluted 31,001,278 32,349,999 31,093,997 32,4 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. (Note 3) On January 22, 2024, PSBD completed its initial public offering (the "IPO"). 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. Palmer Square BDC Advisor LLC (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
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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, 2026 2025 2026 2025 New investments: Gross investments $ 72,369,299 $ 92,361,724 $ 181,731,937 $ 196,684 Less: sold investments (109,836,385 ) (133,281,726 ) (189,776,072 ) (277,651 Total new investments (37,467,086 ) (40,920,002 ) (8,044,135 ) (80,966 Principal amount of investments funded: First-lien senior secured debt investments $ 66,369,299 $ 84,724,520 $ 169,659,493 $ 182,160 Second-lien senior secured debt investments 6,000,000 4,990,000 8,500,000 4,990 Corporate bonds — 1,998,573 1,000,000 1,998 Collateralized securities and structured products - debt — — 1,406,500 Common stock — 50,158 1,165,944 6,937 Preferred Stock — 598,473 — 598 Total principal amount of investments funded 72,369,299 92,361,724 181,731,937 196,684
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Principal amount of investments sold or repaid: First-lien senior secured debt investments $ 100,883,564 $ 125,479,304 $ 168,641,466 $ 263,482 Second-lien senior secured debt investments 3,211,746 5,032,501 8,796,380 8,236 Corporate bonds 728,826 2,005,000 1,740,076 2,005 Collateralized securities and structured products - debt 4,614,100 — 9,807,265 2,900 CLO Equity 398,149 764,921 790,885 1,026 Total principal amount of investments sold or repaid $ 109,836,385 $ 133,281,726 $ 189,776,072 $ 277,651 For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 2025 2026 2025 Number of new investment commitments 21 23 62 46 Average new investment commitment amount $ 3,252,928 $ 3,145,736 $ 2,438,895 $ 3,513,716 Weighted average maturity for new investment commitments 5.31 years 5.16 years 5.48 years 5.27 years Percentage of new debt 98.90 % 100.00 % 99.50 % 100.00
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investment commitments at floating rates Percentage of new debt investment commitments at fixed rates 1.10 % 0.00 % 0.50 % 0.00 Weighted average interest rate of new investment commitments 8.26 % 8.93 % 7.82 % 8.75 Weighted average spread over reference rate of new floating rate investment commitments 4.65 % 4.56 % 4.27 % 4.38 Weighted average interest rate on long-term investments sold or paid down 8.17 % 8.65 % 8.12 % 8.47 (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 determined by reference to 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). Contacts (1) (2)
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Investors Matt Bloomfield and Jeremy Goff Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. Investors@palmersquarebdc.com Media Josh Clarkson Prosek Partners PSBD@prosek.com