Portman Ridge Finance Corp NASDAQ false 0001372807 0001372807 2024-08-08 2024-08-08

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 8, 2024

 

 

Portman Ridge Finance Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   814-00735   20-5951150

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

650 Madison Avenue, 23rd Floor

New York, New York

  10022
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code): (212) 891-2880

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

 

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:

 

Title of each class

 

Trading
Symbol(s)

 

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on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share   PTMN   The NASDAQ Global Select Market

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Item 2.02

Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 8, 2024, Portman Ridge Finance Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2024. A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. Additionally, on August 9, 2024, the Company made available on its website, http://www.portmanridge.com/home, a supplemental investor presentation with respect to the earnings release. A copy of the investor presentation is being furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information disclosed under this Item 2.02, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

Item 9.01.

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits:

 

Exhibit
Number

  

Description

99.1    Press Release, dated August 8, 2024
99.2    Investor Presentation, dated August 9, 2024
104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL Document).


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

PORTMAN RIDGE FINANCE CORPORATION
By:  

/s/ Brandon Satoren

Name:   Brandon Satoren
Title:   Chief Financial Officer

Date: August 12, 2024

Exhibit 99.1

 

LOGO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Portman Ridge Finance Corporation

Announces Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Reports Net Investment Income of $0.70 Per Share and Net Asset Value of $21.21 Per Share

Amends and Extends Existing Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility; Upsizes Commitments to $200.0 Million from $115.0 Million, Reduces Interest Rate Margin to 2.50% from 2.80%

Continued Share Repurchase Program: Total of 79,722 Shares for an Aggregate Cost of Approximately $1.6 Million Repurchased During the Second Quarter; Accretive to NAV by $0.03 Per Share

Announces Third Quarter 2024 Quarterly Distribution of $0.69 Per Share

NEW YORK, August 8, 2024 – Portman Ridge Finance Corporation (Nasdaq: PTMN) (the “Company” or “Portman Ridge”) announced today its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

Second Quarter 2024 Highlights

 

   

Total investment income for the second quarter of 2024 was $16.3 million, as compared to $16.5 million for the first quarter of 2024.

 

   

Core investment income1, excluding the impact of purchase price accounting, for the second quarter of 2024 was $16.2 million, as compared to $16.5 million for the first quarter of 2024.

 

   

Net investment income (“NII”) for the second quarter of 2024 was $6.5 million ($0.70 per share) as compared to $6.2 million ($0.67 per share) in the first quarter of 2024.

 

   

Net asset value (“NAV”), as of June 30, 2024, was $196.4 million ($21.21 per share), as compared to NAV of $210.6 million ($22.57 per share) as of March 31, 2024.

 

   

Total shares repurchased in open market transactions under the Renewed Stock Repurchase Program during the quarter ended June 30, 2024, were 79,722 shares at an aggregate cost of approximately $1.6 million, which was accretive to NAV by $0.03 per share.

 

1 

Core investment income represents reported total investment income as determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or U.S. GAAP, less the impact of purchase discount accretion in connection with the Garrison Capital Inc. (“GARS”) and Harvest Capital Credit Corporation (“HCAP”) mergers. Portman Ridge believes presenting core investment income and the related per share amount is useful and appropriate supplemental disclosure for analyzing its financial performance due to the unique circumstance giving rise to the purchase accounting adjustment. However, core investment income is a non-U.S. GAAP measure and should not be considered as a replacement for total investment income and other earnings measures presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Instead, core investment income should be reviewed only in connection with such U.S. GAAP measures in analyzing Portman Ridge’s financial performance.


Subsequent Events

 

   

On July 23, 2024, Great Lakes Portman Ridge Funding LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a second amendment of its senior secured revolving credit facility (“Revolving Credit Facility”) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (“JPM”) as administrative agent. The second amendment, among other things, (i) provided for a committed increase to the aggregate principal amount of the Revolving Credit Facility in an amount not to exceed $85,000,000, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, (ii) provided for a committed seven-day bridge advance in an aggregate principal amount of $18,250,000, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, (iii) reduced the applicable margin on the Revolving Credit Facility to 2.50% per annum, (iv) extended the period in which the Company may request advances under the Revolving Credit Facility to August 29, 2026, (v) extended the stated maturity of the Revolving Credit Facility to August 29, 2027, (vi) extended the non-call period under the Revolving Credit Facility to April 29, 2025, and (vii) provided for certain fees to be paid to the administrative agent and the lenders in connection therewith.

 

   

On August 8, 2024, the Company declared a cash distribution of $0.69 per share of common stock. The distribution is payable on August 30, 2024 to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 22, 2024.

Management Commentary

Ted Goldthorpe, Chief Executive Officer of Portman Ridge, stated, “We are pleased to report that Portman Ridge delivered net investment income of $0.70 per share, which is an increase of 4.5% from the previous quarter and exceeded the Company’s quarterly distribution. Additionally, during the three months ended June 30, 2024, we repurchased 79,722 shares for an aggregate cost of approximately $1.6 million, which was accretive to NAV by $0.03. During the quarter, however, we experienced challenges at certain select inherited portfolio companies, resulting in a decline in NAV and an increase in non-accruals. Despite the challenging quarter, we remain confident in the quality of the portfolio and our ability to generate attractive and sustainable returns for shareholders over the long-term.

Subsequent to quarter end, we amended and extended our Credit Facility with JPM. The new attractive terms, which reduced the applicable margin from 2.80% per annum to 2.50% per annum, have reduced our overall cost of capital, providing us with further financial flexibility. The new revolving commitment from JPM, which increased by $85.0 million to $200.0 million, expands our ability to provide additional capital to our existing portfolio companies as well as provides us with greater flexibility to finance new attractive investment opportunities as they arise.

As we enter the back half of 2024, we want to reiterate our commitment to our shareholders. With our amended credit facility, robust pipeline, and strong balance sheet, we believe we are well positioned to continue executing our strategy and delivering positive returns to our shareholders.”

Selected Financial Highlights

 

   

Total investment income for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, was $16.3 million, of which $13.9 million was attributable to interest income, inclusive of payment-in-kind income, from the Debt Securities Portfolio. This compares to total investment income of $19.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, of which $15.5 million was attributable to interest income, inclusive of payment-in-kind income, from the Debt Securities Portfolio.


   

Core investment income for the second quarter of 2024, excluding the impact of purchase discount accretion, was $16.2 million, a decrease of $3.0 million as compared to core investment income of $19.2 million for the second quarter of 2023.

 

   

Net investment income (“NII”) for the second quarter of 2024 was $6.5 million ($0.70 per share) as compared to $7.9 million ($0.83 per share) for the same period the prior year.

 

   

Non-accruals on debt investments, as of June 30, 2024, were nine debt investments representing 0.5% and 4.5% of the Company’s investment portfolio at fair value and amortized cost, respectively. This compares to seven debt investments representing 0.5% and 3.2% of the Company’s investment portfolio at fair value and amortized cost, respectively, as of March 31, 2024. Two non-accrual debt investments were sold subsequent to the quarter ended June 30, 2024.

 

   

Total investments at fair value as of June 30, 2024, was $444.4 million and consisted of investments in 92 portfolio companies. The debt investment portfolio at fair value as of June 30, 2024 was $358.9 million, which excludes CLO Funds and Joint Ventures, and was comprised of 75 different portfolio companies across 28 different industries with an average par balance per entity of approximately $2.6 million. This compares to total investments of $471.3 million at fair value as of March 31, 2024 and consisted of investments in 94 portfolio companies. The debt investment portfolio at fair value as of March 31, 2024 was $386.1 million, which excludes CLO Funds and Joint Ventures, and was comprised of 79 different portfolio companies across 27 different industries with an average par balance per entity of approximately $3.1 million.

 

   

Weighted average contractual interest rate on our interest earning Debt Securities Portfolio as of June 30, 2024 was approximately 12.4%.

 

   

Par value of outstanding borrowings, as of June 30, 2024, was $285.1 million compared to $291.7 million as of March 31, 2024, with an asset coverage ratio of total assets to total borrowings of 169% and 171%, respectively. On a net basis, leverage as of June 30, 2024 was 1.3x2 compared to net leverage of 1.2x2 as of March 31, 2024.

 

2 

Net leverage is calculated as the ratio between (A) debt, excluding unamortized debt issuance costs, less available cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash and (B) NAV. Portman Ridge believes presenting a net leverage ratio is useful and appropriate supplemental disclosure because it reflects the Company’s financial condition net of $36.6 million and $39.6 million of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash as of June 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, respectively. However, the net leverage ratio is a non-U.S. GAAP measure and should not be considered as a replacement for the regulatory asset coverage ratio and other similar information presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Instead, the net leverage ratio should be reviewed only in connection with such U.S. GAAP measures in analyzing Portman Ridge’s financial condition.


Results of Operations

Operating results for the three months ended June 30, 2024, and June 30, 2023, were as follows:

 

     For the Three Months Ended June 30,  
($ in thousands)    2024      2023  

Total investment income

   $ 16,337      $ 19,626  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses

     9,860        11,711  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     6,477        7,915  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     (6,922      (6,471
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     (5,966      (4,176
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Tax (provision) benefit on realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   $ 78      $ (164
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, net of taxes

   $ (12,810    $ (10,811
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt

   $ (39    $ (218
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ (6,372    $ (3,114
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting from Operations per Common Share:

     

Basic and Diluted:

   $ (0.69    $ (0.33

Net Investment Income Per Common Share:

     

Basic and Diluted:

   $ 0.70      $ 0.83  

Weighted Average Shares of Common Stock Outstanding — Basic and Diluted

     9,293,687        9,541,722  

Investment Income

The composition of our investment income for the three months ended June 30, 2024, and June 30, 2023, was as follows:

 

     For the Three Months
Ended June 30,
 
($ in thousands)    2024      2023  

Interest income, excluding CLO income and purchase discount accretion

   $ 11,589      $ 14,156  

Purchase discount accretion

     112        427  

PIK Income

     2,201        966  

CLO Income

     524        829  

JV Income

     1,800        2,329  

Fees and other income

     111        919  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment Income

   $ 16,337      $ 19,626  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less : Purchase discount accretion

   $ (112    $ (427
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Core Investment Income

   $ 16,225      $ 19,199  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Fair Value of Investments

The composition of our investment portfolio as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, at cost and fair value was as follows:

 

($ in thousands)    June 30, 2024
(Unaudited)
    December 31, 2023  
Security Type    Cost/Amortized
Cost
     Fair Value      Fair Value
Percentage
of Total
Portfolio
    Cost/Amortized
Cost
     Fair Value      Fair Value
Percentage
of Total
Portfolio
 

First Lien Debt

   $ 343,264      $ 320,815        72.1   $ 351,858      $ 336,599        71.9

Second Lien Debt

     48,750        36,386        8.2     50,814        41,254        8.8

Subordinated Debt

     8,055        1,693        0.4     7,990        1,224        0.3

Collateralized Loan Obligations

     8,423        7,354        1.7     9,103        8,968        1.9

Joint Ventures

     65,775        54,292        12.2     71,415        59,287        12.7

Equity

     30,594        23,830        5.4     31,280        20,533        4.4

Asset Manager Affiliates(1)

     17,791        —         —        17,791        —         —   

Derivatives

     31        —         —        31        —         —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 522,683      $ 444,370        100.0   $ 540,282      $ 467,865        100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

1

Represents the equity investment in the Asset Manager Affiliates.


Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of June 30, 2024, the Company had $285.1 million (par value) of borrowings outstanding at a current weighted average interest rate of 6.9%, of which $108.0 million par value had a fixed rate and $177.1 million par value had a floating rate. This balance was comprised of $92.0 million of outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility, $85.1 million of 2018-2 Secured Notes, and $108.0 million of 4.875% Notes due 2026.

As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the fair value of investments and cash were as follows:

 

($ in thousands)              
Security Type    June 30, 2024      December 31, 2023  

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 9,813      $ 26,912  

Restricted Cash

     26,826        44,652  

First Lien Debt

     320,815        336,599  

Second Lien Debt

     36,386        41,254  

Subordinated Debt

     1,693        1,224  

Equity

     23,830        20,533  

Collateralized Loan Obligations

     7,354        8,968  

Asset Management Affiliates

     —         —   

Joint Ventures

     54,292        59,287  

Derivatives

     —         —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 481,009      $ 539,429  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2024, the Company had unrestricted cash of $9.8 million and restricted cash of $26.8 million. This compares to unrestricted cash of $20.8 million and restricted cash of $18.8 million as of March 31, 2024. As of June 30, 2024, the Company had $23.0 million of available borrowing capacity under the Revolving Credit Facility, and no remaining borrowing capacity under the 2018-2 Secured Notes.

Interest Rate Risk

The Company’s investment income is affected by fluctuations in various interest rates, including SOFR and prime rates.

As of June 30, 2024, approximately 88.1% of our Debt Securities Portfolio at par value were either floating rate with a spread to an interest rate index such as SOFR or the PRIME rate. 81.6% of these floating rate loans contain SOFR floors ranging between 0.50% and 3.25%. We generally expect that future portfolio investments will predominately be floating rate investments.

In periods of rising or lowering interest rates, the cost of the portion of debt associated with the 4.875% Notes Due 2026 would remain the same, given that this debt is at a fixed rate, while the interest rate on borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility would fluctuate with changes in interest rates.

Generally, the Company would expect that an increase in the base rate index for floating rate investment assets would increase gross investment income and a decrease in the base rate index for such assets would decrease gross investment income (in either case, such increase/decrease may be limited by interest rate floors/minimums for certain investment assets).


     Impact on net investment income from
a change in interest rates at:
 
($ in thousands)    1%      2%      3%  

Increase in interest rate

   $ 1,764      $ 3,528      $ 5,292  

Decrease in interest rate

   $ (1,764    $ (3,528    $ (5,252

Conference Call and Webcast

We will hold a conference call on Friday, August 9, 2024, at 10:00 am Eastern Time to discuss our second quarter 2024 financial results. To access the call, stockholders, prospective stockholders and analysts should dial (646) 307-1963 approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the conference call and use the conference ID 9474953.

A live audio webcast of the conference call can be accessed via the Internet, on a listen-only basis on the Company’s website www.portmanridge.com in the Investor Relations section under Events and Presentations. The webcast can also be accessed by clicking the following link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/zqckbjgv. The online archive of the webcast will be available on the Company’s website shortly after the call.

About Portman Ridge Finance Corporation

Portman Ridge Finance Corporation (Nasdaq: PTMN) is a publicly traded, externally managed investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Portman Ridge’s middle market investment business originates, structures, finances and manages a portfolio of term loans, mezzanine investments and selected equity securities in middle market companies. Portman Ridge’s investment activities are managed by its investment adviser, Sierra Crest Investment Management LLC, an affiliate of BC Partners Advisors L.P.

Portman Ridge’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), earnings releases, press releases and other financial, operational and governance information are available on the Company’s website at www.portmanridge.com.

About BC Partners Advisors L.P. and BC Partners Credit

BC Partners is a leading international investment firm in private equity, private credit and real estate strategies. Established in 1986, BC Partners has played an active role in developing the European buyout market for three decades. Today, BC Partners executives operate across markets as an integrated team through the firm’s offices in North America and Europe. For more information, please visit https://www.bcpartners.com/.

BC Partners Credit was launched in February 2017 and has pursued a strategy focused on identifying attractive credit opportunities in any market environment and across sectors, leveraging the deal sourcing and infrastructure made available from BC Partners.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. The matters discussed in this press release, as well as in future oral and written statements by management of Portman Ridge Finance Corporation, that are forward-looking statements are based on current management expectations that involve substantial risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements.


Forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future financial performance and include, but are not limited to, projected financial performance, expected development of the business, plans and expectations about future investments and the future liquidity of the Company. We generally identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “intends,” “target,” “projects,” “outlook”, “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other similar words. Forward-looking statements are based upon current plans, estimates and expectations that are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements.

Important assumptions include our ability to originate new investments, and achieve certain margins and levels of profitability, the availability of additional capital, and the ability to maintain certain debt to asset ratios. In light of these and other uncertainties, the inclusion of a projection or forward-looking statement in this press release should not be regarded as a representation that such plans, estimates, expectations or objectives will be achieved. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such plans, estimates or expectations include, among others, (1) uncertainty of the expected financial performance of the Company; (2) expected synergies and savings associated with merger transactions effectuated by the Company; (3) the ability of the Company and/or its adviser to implement its business strategy; (4) evolving legal, regulatory and tax regimes; (5) changes in general economic and/or industry specific conditions, including but not limited to the impact of inflation; (6) the impact of increased competition; (7) business prospects and the prospects of the Company’s portfolio companies; (8) contractual arrangements with third parties; (9) any future financings by the Company; (10) the ability of Sierra Crest Investment Management LLC to attract and retain highly talented professionals; (11) the Company’s ability to fund any unfunded commitments; (12) any future distributions by the Company; (13) changes in regional or national economic conditions and their impact on the industries in which we invest; and (14) other changes in the conditions of the industries in which we invest and other factors enumerated in our filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements should be read in conjunction with the risks and uncertainties discussed in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including the Company’s most recent Form 10-K and other SEC filings. We do not undertake to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required to be reported under the rules and regulations of the SEC.


Contacts:

Portman Ridge Finance Corporation

650 Madison Avenue, 3rd floor

New York, NY 10022

info@portmanridge.com

Brandon Satoren

Chief Financial Officer

Brandon.Satoren@bcpartners.com

(212) 891-2880

The Equity Group Inc.

Lena Cati

lcati@equityny.com

(212) 836-9611

Val Ferraro

vferraro@equityny.com

(212) 836-9633


PORTMAN RIDGE FINANCE CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

     June 30, 2024
(Unaudited)
    December 31, 2023  

ASSETS

    

Investments at fair value:

    

Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments (amortized cost: 2024 - $409,486; 2023 - $426,630)

   $ 370,359     $ 398,325  

Non-controlled affiliated investments (amortized cost: 2024 - $62,769; 2023 - $55,611)

     60,464       55,222  

Controlled affiliated investments (cost: 2024 - $50,428; 2023 - $58,041)

     13,547       14,318  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments at Fair Value (cost: 2024 - $522,683; 2023 - $540,282)

   $ 444,370     $ 467,865  

Cash and cash equivalents

     9,813       26,912  

Restricted cash

     26,826       44,652  

Interest receivable

     4,659       5,162  

Receivable for unsettled trades

     —        573  

Due from affiliates

     1,544       1,534  

Other assets

     1,599       2,541  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 488,811     $ 549,239  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

    

2018-2 Secured Notes (net of discount of: 2024 - $414; 2023 - $712)

   $ 84,656     $ 124,971  

4.875% Notes Due 2026 (net of discount of: 2024 - $974; 2023 - $1,225; net of deferred financing costs of: 2024 - $430; 2023 - $561)

     106,596       106,214  

Great Lakes Portman Ridge Funding LLC Revolving Credit Facility (net of deferred financing costs of: 2024 - $609; 2023 - $775)

     91,391       91,225  

Payable for unsettled trades

     37       520  

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

     2,700       4,252  

Accrued interest payable

     3,537       3,928  

Due to affiliates

     411       458  

Management and incentive fees payable

     3,054       4,153  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

   $ 292,382     $ 335,721  

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

    

NET ASSETS

    

Common stock, par value $0.01 per share, 20,000,000 common shares authorized; 9,951,485 issued, and 9,260,495 outstanding at June 30, 2024, and 9,943,385 issued, and 9,383,132 outstanding at December 31, 2023

   $ 93     $ 94  

Capital in excess of par value

     715,488       717,835  

Total distributable (loss) earnings

     (519,152     (504,411
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Net Assets

   $ 196,429     $ 213,518  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Net Assets

   $ 488,811     $ 549,239  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value Per Common Share

   $ 21.21     $ 22.76  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


PORTMAN RIDGE FINANCE CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

     For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
    For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2024     2023     2024     2023  

INVESTMENT INCOME

        

Interest income:

        

Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments

   $ 11,913     $ 14,786     $ 24,534     $ 29,632  

Non-controlled affiliated investments

     312       626       407       1,475  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest income

   $ 12,225     $ 15,412     $ 24,941     $ 31,107  

Payment-in-kind income:

        

Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments(1)

   $ 2,018     $ 859     $ 3,912     $ 2,386  

Non-controlled affiliated investments

     183       107       295       180  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total payment-in-kind income

   $ 2,201     $ 966     $ 4,207     $ 2,566  

Dividend income:

        

Non-controlled affiliated investments

   $ 1,800     $ 1,864     $ 3,453     $ 3,248  

Controlled affiliated investments

     —        465       —        1,540  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total dividend income

   $ 1,800     $ 2,329     $ 3,453     $ 4,788  

Fees and other income

        

Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments

   $ 111     $ 905     $ 262     $ 1,478  

Non-controlled affiliated investments

     —        14       —        14  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total fees and other income

   $ 111     $ 919     $ 262     $ 1,492  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

   $ 16,337     $ 19,626     $ 32,863     $ 39,953  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EXPENSES

        

Management fees

   $ 1,680     $ 1,869     $ 3,409     $ 3,822  

Performance-based incentive fees

     1,374       1,680       2,608       3,488  

Interest and amortization of debt issuance costs

     5,365       6,372       11,091       12,704  

Professional fees

     631       699       1,397       1,302  

Administrative services expense

     361       659       717       1,330  

Other general and administrative expenses

     449       432       939       863  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

   $ 9,860     $ 11,711     $ 20,161     $ 23,509  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INVESTMENT INCOME

   $ 6,477     $ 7,915     $ 12,702     $ 16,444  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS

        

Net realized gains (losses) from investment transactions:

        

Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments

   $ (694   $ (5,267   $ (2,335   $ (8,352

Non-controlled affiliated investments

     —        (1,124     —        (1,124

Controlled affiliated investments

     (6,228     (80     (6,644     (80
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

   $ (6,922   $ (6,471   $ (8,979   $ (9,556

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

        

Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments

   $ (10,163   $ (5,478   $ (10,822   $ (8,535

Non-controlled affiliated investments

     (2,055     766       (1,915     455  

Controlled affiliated investments

     6,252       536       6,842       (2,056
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   $ (5,966   $ (4,176   $ (5,895   $ (10,136
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Tax (provision) benefit on realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   $ 78     $ (164   $ 537     $ 407  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, net of taxes

   $ (12,810   $ (10,811   $ (14,337   $ (19,285
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt

   $ (39   $ (218   $ (252   $ (218
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

   $ (6,372   $ (3,114   $ (1,887   $ (3,059
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting from Operations per Common Share:

        

Basic and Diluted:

   $ (0.69   $ (0.33   $ (0.20   $ (0.32

Net Investment Income Per Common Share:

        

Basic and Diluted:

   $ 0.70     $ 0.83     $ 1.36     $ 1.72  

Weighted Average Shares of Common Stock Outstanding—Basic and Diluted

     9,293,687       9,541,722       9,319,272       9,548,424  

 

(1)

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company received $0.1 million of non-recurring fee income that was paid in-kind and included in this financial statement line item. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company received $0.3 million of non-recurring fee income that was paid in-kind and included in this financial statement line item.

Exhibit 99.2 Q2 2024 Earnings Presentation August 9, 2024


Important Information Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements. The matters discussed in this presentation, as well as in future oral and written statements by management of Portman Ridge Finance Corporation (“PTMN”, “Portman Ridge” or the “Company”), that are forward-looking statements are based on current management expectations that involve substantial risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future financial performance and include, but are not limited to, projected financial performance, expected development of the business, plans and expectations about future investments, our contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties, the ability of our portfolio companies to achieve their objectives, the ability of the Company’s investment adviser to attract and retain highly talented professionals, our ability to maintain our qualification as a regulated investment company and as a business development company, our compliance with covenants under our borrowing arrangements, and the future liquidity of the Company. We generally identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as may, will, should, expects, plans, anticipates, could, intends, target, projects, “outlook”, contemplates, believes, estimates, predicts, potential or continue or the negative of these terms or other similar words. Forward-looking statements are based upon current plans, estimates and expectations that are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions, including with respect to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the Company and its portfolio companies’ results of operations and financial condition. More information on these risks and other potential factors that could affect the Company’s financial results, including important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from plans, estimates or expectations included herein, is included in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including in the “Risk Factors” and “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections of the Company’s most recently filed quarterly report on Form 10-Q and annual report on Form 10-K, as well as in subsequent filings. In light of these and other uncertainties, the inclusion of a projection or forward-looking statement in this presentation should not be regarded as a representation by us that our plans and objectives will be achieved. We do not undertake to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required to be reported under the rules and regulations of the SEC. 2


First Quarter Highlights Second Quarter 2024 Highlights ▪ Total investment income for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, was $16.3 million, of which 13.9 million was attributable to interest income, inclusive of payment-in-kind income, from the Debt Securities Portfolio. This compares to total investment income of $19.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, of which $15.5 million was attributable to interest income, inclusive of payment-in-kind income, from the Debt Securities Portfolio. (1) ▪ Core investment income for the second quarter, excluding the impact of purchase price accounting, was $16.2 million, a decrease of $3.0 million as compared to core investment income of $19.2 million for the second quarter of 2023. ▪ Net investment income ( NII ) for the second quarter of 2024 was $6.5 million ($0.70 per share) as compared to $7.9 million ($0.83 per share) for the same period the prior year, and $6.2 million, or $0.67 per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. ▪ Net asset value (“NAV”) as of June 30, 2024, was $196.4 million ($21.21 per share) as compared to $210.6 million ($22.57 per share) as of March 31, 2024. ▪ Total shares repurchased in open market transactions under the Renewed Stock Repurchase Program during the quarter ended June 30, 2024, were 79,722 at an aggregate cost of approximately $1.6 million, which was accretive to NAV by $0.03 per share. ▪ Total investments at fair value as of June 30, 2024, was $444.4 million; the debt investment portfolio at fair value as of June 30, 2024 was $358.9 million, which excludes CLO Funds and Joint Ventures, and was comprised of 75 different portfolio companies across 28 different industries with an average par balance per entity of approximately $2.6 million. This compares to total investments of $471.3 million at fair value as of March 31, 2024 and consisted of investments in 94 portfolio companies. The debt investment portfolio at fair value as of March 31, 2024 was $386.1 million, which excludes CLO Funds and Joint Ventures, and was comprised of 79 different portfolio companies across 27 different industries with an average par balance per entity of approximately $3.1 million. ▪ Weighted average contractual interest rate on our interest earning Debt Securities Portfolio for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, was approximately 12.4%. ▪ Non-accruals on debt investments, as of June 30, 2024, were nine debt investments as compared to seven debt investments on non-accrual status as of March 31, 2024. As of June 30, 2024, debt investments on non-accrual status represented 0.5% and 4.5% of the Company’s investment portfolio at fair value and amortized cost, respectively. This compares to debt investments on non-accrual status representing 0.5% and 3.2% of the Company’s investment portfolio at fair value and amortized cost, respectively, as of March 31, 2024. ▪ Par value of outstanding borrowings, as of June 30, 2024, was $285.1 million compared to $291.7 million as of March 31,2024, with an asset coverage ratio of total assets to total (2) (2) borrowings of 169% and 171% respectively. On a net basis, leverage as of June 30, 2024, was 1.3x compared to net leverage of 1.2x as of March 31, 2024. ▪ Amended and extended Senior Secured Credit Facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (“JMP”). Under the terms of the amendment, commitments to the aggregate principal amount of the Credit Facility increased by $85.0 million, to a total of $200.0 million and the applicable margin was reduced from 2.80% per annum to 2.50% per annum. Additionally, the reinvestment period was extended from April 29, 2025, to August 29, 2026, and the maturity date was extended from April 29, 2026, to August 29, 2027. Furthermore, the Company’s existing 2018-2 Secured Notes will be refinanced under the terms of this amendment. ▪ Declared stockholder distribution of $0.69 per share for the third quarter of 2024, payable on August 30, 2024, to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 22, 2024. (1) Core investment income represents reported total investment income as determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or U.S. GAAP, less the impact of purchase price discount accounting in connection with the Garrison Capital Inc. (“GARS”) and Harvest Capital Credit Corporation (“HCAP”) mergers. Portman Ridge believes presenting core investment income and the related per share amount is useful and appropriate supplemental disclosure for analyzing its financial performance due to the unique circumstance giving rise to the purchase accounting adjustment. However, core investment income is a non-U.S. GAAP measure and should not be considered as a replacement for total investment income and other earnings measures presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Instead, core investment income should be reviewed only in connection 3 with such U.S. GAAP measures in analyzing Portman Ridge’s financial performance. (2) Net leverage is calculated as the ratio between (A) debt, excluding unamortized debt issuance costs, less available cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash and (B) NAV. Portman Ridge believes presenting a net leverage ratio is useful and appropriate supplemental disclosure because it reflects the Company’s financial condition net of $36.6 million and $39.6 million of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash as of June 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, respectively. However, the net leverage ratio is a non-U.S. GAAP measure and should not be considered as a replacement for the regulatory asset coverage ratio and other similar information presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Instead, the net leverage ratio should be reviewed only in connection with such U.S. GAAP measures in analyzing Portman Ridge’s financial condition.


Financial Highlights ($ in thousands) Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Interest from investments in debt excluding accretion $14,156 $13,174 $13,196 $12,088 $11,589 Purchase discount accounting 427 238 67 73 112 PIK Investment Income 966 2,421 2,081 2,006 2,201 CLO Income 829 502 119 555 524 JV Income 2,329 2,073 2,087 1,653 1,800 Service Fees 919 166 238 151 111 Investment Income $19,626 $18,574 $17,788 $16,526 $16,337 Less: Purchase discount accounting ($427) ($238) ($67) ($73) ($112) (1) $19,199 $18,336 $17,721 $16,453 $16,225 Core investment income Expenses: Management fees $1,869 $1,844 $1,786 $1,729 $1,680 Performance-based incentive fees 1,680 1,519 2,367 1,234 1,374 Interest and amortization of debt issuance costs 6,372 6,343 6,259 5,725 5,365 Professional fees 699 640 687 766 631 Administrative services expense 659 617 430 356 361 Other general and administrative expenses 432 445 405 490 449 Total expenses $11,711 $11,408 $11,934 $10,300 $9,860 Less: Expense reimbursement - - (5,309) - - Net Expenses $11,711 $11,408 $6,625 $10,300 $9,860 Net investment income $7,915 $7,166 $11,163 $6,226 $6,477 Excluding impact of expense reimbursement — — 4,371 — — (2) $7,563 $6,928 $6,792 $6,153 $6,384 Core net investment income Net realized gain (loss) on investments (6,471) (1,636) (15,574) (2,057) (6,922) Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments ( 4,176) 1 ,708 1 1,750 71 (5,966) Tax (provision) benefit on realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments (164) 264 (257) 459 78 Net realized gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt (218) (57) ( 87) ( 213) (39) Net increase/(decrease) in Core net assets resulting from operations ($3,466) $7,207 $2,611 $4,413 ($6,465) Per Share Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Core Net Investment Income $0.79 $0.73 $0.72 $0.66 $0.69 Net Realized and Unrealized Gain / (Loss) on Investments ($1.12) $0.01 ($0.41) ($0.21) ($1.39) Net Core Earnings ($0.36) $0.76 $0.28 $0.47 ($0.70) Distributions Declared $0.69 $0.69 $0.69 $0.69 $0.69 Net Asset Value $22.54 $22.65 $22.76 $22.57 $21.21 (1) Core investment income represents reported total investment income as determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or U.S. GAAP, less the impact of purchase price discount accounting in connection with the GARS and HCAP mergers. Portman Ridge believes presenting core investment income and the related per share amount is useful and appropriate supplemental disclosure for analyzing its financial performance due to the unique circumstance giving rise to the purchase accounting adjustment. However, core investment income is a non-U.S. GAAP measure and should not be considered as a replacement for total investment income and other earnings measures presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Instead, core investment income should be reviewed only in connection with such U.S. GAAP measures in analyzing Portman Ridge’s financial performance. (2) Core net investment income represents reported total net investment income as determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or U.S. GAAP, less the impact of purchase price discount accounting in connection with the GARS and HCAP mergers, while also considering the impact of accretion from these mergers on expenses, such as incentive fees. Portman Ridge believes presenting core net investment income and the related per share amount is useful and appropriate supplemental disclosure for analyzing its financial performance due to the unique circumstance giving rise to the purchase accounting adjustment and the reimbursement. However, core net investment income is a non-U.S. GAAP 4 measure and should not be considered as a replacement for total net investment income and other earnings measures presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Instead, core net investment income should be reviewed only in connection with such U.S. GAAP measures in analyzing Portman Ridge’s financial performance. See slide 7 for a presentation of Reported net investment income in comparison to Core net investment income and a reconciliation thereof.


Rising Rates ▪ As of June 30, 2024, substantially all of our floating rate assets were on SOFR contract. ▪ If all floating rate assets as of 6/30/24 were reset to current 3-month benchmark rates (5.28%), we would expect to generate an incremental ~$103k of quarterly income. Blended Contracted SOFR at Month End 6.00% 5.50% 5.28% 5.25% 5.23% 5.18% 5.16% 5.17% 4.86% 5.00% 4.70% 4.55% 4.36% 4.50% 3.99% 4.00% 3.44% 3.50% 3.03% 3.00% 2.50% 2.15% 1.94% 1.92% 2.00% 1.50% 1.00% 0.50% 0.00% 6/30 7/31 8/31 9/30 10/31 11/30 12/31 1/31 2/28 3/31 6/30 9/30 12/31 3/31 6/30 3m (1) SOFR (7/24/24) (1) 3-month SOFR per Bloomberg as of July 24, 2024. 5


Limited Repayment Activity ▪ Over the last three years, Portman has experienced an average of $1.1 million in income related to repayment / prepayment activity as compared to the current quarter of $0.3 million. Paydown Income by Quarter ($ in 000s) 5,000 4,500 4,000 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 Quarterly Average: $1,135 1,000 50% of Average: $567 500 281 -- Mar-20 Jun-20 Sep-20 Dec-20 Mar-21 Jun-21 Sep-21 Dec-21 Mar-22 Jun-22 Sep-22 Dec-22 Mar-23 Jun-23 Sep-23 Dec-23 Mar-24 Jun-24 6


Core Earning Analysis ($ in ‘000s except per share) Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Interest Income: Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments 14,786 13,283 12,760 12,621 11,913 Non-controlled affiliated investments 626 631 622 95 312 Total interest income 15,412 13,914 13,382 12,716 12,225 Payment-in-kind income: Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments 859 2,308 1,968 1,894 2,018 Non-controlled affiliated investments 107 113 113 112 183 Controlled affiliated investments - - - - - Total payment-in-kind income 966 2,421 2,081 2,006 2,201 Dividend income: Non-controlled affiliated investments 1,864 1,429 2,087 1,653 1,800 Controlled affiliated investments 465 644 - - - Total dividend income 2,329 2,073 2,087 1,653 1,800 Fees and other income: Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments 905 166 238 151 111 Non-controlled affiliated investments 14 - - - - Total fees and other income 919 166 238 151 111 Reported Investment Income $19,626 $18,574 $17,788 $16,526 $16,337 Less: Purchase discount accouting (427) (238) (67) (73) (112) Core Investment Income $19,199 $18,336 $17,721 $16,453 $16,225 Reported Net Investment Income $7,915 $7,166 $11,163 $6,226 $6,477 NII Per Share $0.83 $0.75 $1.17 $0.67 $0.70 Core (1) Net Investment Income $7,563 $6,928 $6,779 $6,162 $6,384 NII Per Share $0.79 $0.73 $0.71 $0.64 $0.69 (1) Core net investment income represents reported total net investment income as determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or U.S. GAAP, less the impact of purchase price discount accounting in connection with the GARS and HCAP mergers, while also considering the impact of accretion from these mergers on expenses. Portman Ridge believes presenting core net investment income and the related per share amount is useful and appropriate supplemental 7 disclosure for analyzing its financial performance due to the unique circumstance giving rise to the purchase accounting adjustment. However, core net investment income is a non-U.S. GAAP measure and should not be considered as a replacement for total net investment income and other earnings measures presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Instead, core net investment income should be reviewed only in connection with such U.S. GAAP measures in analyzing Portman Ridge’s financial performance.


Net Asset Value Rollforward ($ in ‘000s) Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 NAV, Beginning of Period $225,106 $215,013 $214,755 $213,518 $210,607 (1) Net realized gains (losses) from investment transactions (6,471) (1,636) (15,574) (2,057) (6,922) (1) Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (4,176) 1,708 11,750 71 (5,966) Net Investment Income 7,915 7,166 11,163 6,226 6,477 Net decrease in net assets resulting from stockholder distributions (6,579) (6,554) (6,518) (6,444) (6,411) Realized gains (losses) on extinguishments of debt (218) (57) (87) (213) (39) Tax (provision) benefit on realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments (164) 264 (257) 459 78 Stock repurchases (553) (1,222) (1,789) (953) (1,553) Distribution reinvestment plan 153 73 75 — 158 NAV, End of Period $215,013 $214,755 $213,518 $210,607 $196,429 Leverage and Asset Coverage Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Gross Leverage 1.6x 1.5x 1.5x 1.4x 1.5x (2) 1.4x 1.3x 1.2x 1.2x 1.3x Net Leverage Asset Coverage 163% 166% 165% 171% 169% (1) Excluding gains from merger activity. (2) Net leverage is calculated as the ratio between (A) debt, excluding unamortized debt issuance costs, less available cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash and (B) NAV. Portman Ridge believes presenting a net leverage ratio is useful and appropriate supplemental disclosure because it reflects the Company’s financial condition net of $36.6 million, $39.6 million, $71.2 million $33.7 million, and $35.4 million, of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash as of June 30, 2024, March 31, 2024, December 31, 2023, September 30, 2023, and June 30, 2023, respectively. However, the net leverage ratio is a non-U.S. GAAP measure and should not be considered as a replacement for the regulatory asset coverage ratio and other similar 8 information presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Instead, the net leverage ratio should be reviewed only in connection with such U.S. GAAP measures in analyzing Portman Ridge’s financial condition.


(1) Current Portfolio Profile (2) Diversified Portfolio of Assets Diversification by Borrower 5.8% Top 5 Borrowers, 18.7% 4.9% 75 Debt + Equity Portfolio Investee Companies 3.4% 3.3% $2.6mm / 1% Average Debt Position Size Remainder 3.1% 38.2% U.S Centric Investments: Nearly 100% US-Based Companies Focus on Non-Cyclical Industries with High FCF Generation Next 6-10 Investments 13.6% Credit quality has been stable to improving during the rotation period Next 11-25 Investments 27.7% (2) (2) Industry Diversification Asset Mix Other, 20.6% High Tech Industries, 15.9% Aerospace and Defense, 3.0% Second Lien Debt 9.5% Beverage, Food and Tobacco, 3.1% Services: Business, First Lien Debt Equity Securities 13.8% 83.9% Machinery (Non- 6.2% Agrclt/Constr/Electr), 3.2% Subordinated Healthcare & Debt Pharmaceuticals, Media: Broadcasting 0.4% 13.4% & Subscription, 3.5% Finance, 5.0% Consumer goods: Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate, 12.9% Durable, 5.8% (1) As of June 30, 2024. Figures shown do not include, CLO Funds, F3C JV or Series A-Great Lakes Funding II LLC, and derivatives. 9 (2) Shown as % of debt and equity investments at fair market value.


(1)(2) Portfolio Trends ($ in ‘000s) Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Portfolio Sourcing (at Fair Value): BC Partners $357,971 $366,509 $357,645 $365,041 $348,856 Legacy KCAP $30,718 $24,719 $26,274 $23,865 $23,333 Legacy OHAI $6,715 $6,289 $1,188 $0 $0 Legacy GARS $91,842 $82,738 $69,488 $68,895 $60,790 (3) $22,854 $20,166 $13,271 $13,454 $11,391 Legacy HCAP Portfolio Summary: Total portfolio, at fair value $510,100 $500,419 $467,865 $471,255 $444,370 (4) 85 / 183 83 / 175 80 / 174 79 / 187 75/196 Total number of debt portfolio companies / Total number of investments Weighted Avg EBITDA of debt portfolio companies $99,545 $107,118 $108,229 $111,355 $104,439 Average size of debt portfolio company investment, at fair value $2,879 $3,294 $3,165 $2,818 $2,602 Weighted avg first lien / total leverage ratio (net) of debt portfolio 4.9x / 5.5x 5.0x / 5.8x 5.0x/5.7x 5.0x/5.7x 5.0x/5.8x Portfolio Yields and Spreads: (5) 11.3% 12.2% 12.3% 12.1% 12.4% Weighted average yield on debt investments at par value Average Spread to SOFR 675 bps 744 bps 750 bps 743 bps 752 bps Portfolio Activity: Beginning balance $539,122 $510,100 $500,419 $467,865 $471,255 Purchases / draws 15,257 18,301 18,061 39,080 16,220 Exits / repayments / amortization (36,296) (29,912) (48,148) (35,440) (32,096) Gains / (losses) / accretion (7,983) 1,930 (2,467) (250) (11,009) Ending Balance $510,100 $500,419 $467,865 $471,255 $444,370 (1) For comparability purposes, portfolio trends metrics exclude short-term investments and derivatives. (2) Excludes select investments where the metric is not applicable, appropriate, data is unavailable for the underlying statistic analyzed 10 (3) Includes assets purchased from affiliate of HCAP’s former manager in a separate transaction. (4) CLO holdings and Joint Ventures are excluded from investment count. (5) Excluding non-accrual and partial non-accrual investments and excluding CLO holdings and Joint Ventures.


Credit Quality ▪ As of June 30, 2024, nine of the Company’s debt investments were on non-accrual status and represented 0.5% and 4.5% of the Company’s investment portfolio at fair value and amortized cost, respectively ($ in ‘000s) Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 (1) Investments Credit Quality – Internal Rating Performing 95.1% 93.5% 93.7% 93.7% 96.4% Underperforming 4.9% 6.5% 6.3% 6.3% 3.6% Investments on Non-Accrual Status Number of Non-Accrual Investments 7 8 7 7 9 Non-Accrual Investments at Cost $15,618 $21,318 $17,260 $17,130 $23,333 Non-Accrual Investments as a % of Total Cost 2.6% 3.6% 3.2% 3.2% 4.5% Non-Accrual Investments at Fair Value $3,904 $8,212 $6,106 $2,152 $2,024 Non-Accrual Investments as a % of Total Fair Value 0.8% 1.6% 1.3% 0.5% 0.5% (1) Based on fair market value as of the end of the respective period. 11


(1) Portfolio Composition Investment Portfolio ($ in ‘000s) Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 First Lien Debt $368,186 $357,451 $336,599 $345,978 $320,815 Second Lien Debt 44,863 49,825 41,254 38,925 36,386 Subordinated Debt 1,495 1,298 1,224 1,211 1,693 Equity Securities 20,013 19,189 20,533 23,428 23,830 Collateralized Loan Obligations 12,996 10,425 8,968 8,549 7,354 Joint Ventures 62,547 62,231 59,287 53,164 54,292 Ending Balance $510,100 $500,419 $467,865 $471,255 $444,370 Investment Portfolio (% of total) Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 First Lien Debt 72.2% 71.4% 71.9% 73.3% 72.1% Second Lien Debt 8.8% 10.0% 8.8% 8.3% 8.2% Subordinated Debt 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% 0.4% Equity Securities 3.9% 3.8% 4.4% 5.0% 5.4% Collateralized Loan Obligations 2.5% 2.1% 1.9% 1.8% 1.7% Joint Ventures 12.3% 12.4% 12.7% 11.3% 12.2% Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% (1) At Fair Value at the end of the respective period. Does not include activity in short-term investments and derivatives. 12


M&A Value Realization ▪ BC Partners Advisors L.P. (“BCPAL”) is an affiliate of Portman’s investment advisor, Sierra Crest Investment Management (“Sierra Crest”), and employees of BCPAL operate Sierra Crest pursuant to a servicing agreement between the entities. Portman’s track record demonstrates BC Partners’ ability to efficiently realize the value of legacy portfolios acquired while rotating into BC Partners’ sourced assets. OHAI GARS HCAP $319,591 $316,452 $67,143 $57,827 81% of $60,550 $53,540 Portfolio FMV at 86% of 100% of transaction Portfolio Portfolio has been FMV at FMV at $260,136 realized transaction transaction $45,871 $67,143 has been has been realized realized $59,456 – $7,669 At Closing 6/30/24 At Closing 6/30/24 At Closing 6/30/24 Still Held Realized Still Held Realized Still Held Realized 13


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Balance Sheet June 30, 2024 December 31, 2023 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts) (Unaudited) ASSETS Investments at fair value: Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments (amortized cost: 2024 - $409,486; 2023 - $426,630) $ 370,359 $ 398,325 Non-controlled affiliated investments (amortized cost: 2024 - $62,769; 2023 - $55,611) 60,464 55,222 Controlled affiliated investments (cost: 2024 - $50,428; 2023 - $58,041) 13,547 14,318 Total Investments at Fair Value (cost: 2024 - $522,683; 2023 - $540,282) $ 444,370 $ 467,865 Cash and cash equivalents 9,813 26,912 Restricted cash 26,826 44,652 Interest receivable 4,659 5,162 Receivable for unsettled trades — 573 Due from affiliates 1,544 1,534 Other assets 1,599 2,541 Total Assets $ 488,811 $ 549,239 LIABILITIES 2018-2 Secured Notes (net of discount of: 2024 - $414; 2023 - $712) $ 84,656 $ 124,971 4.875% Notes Due 2026 (net of discount of: 2024 - $974; 2023 - $1,225; net of deferred financing costs of: 2024 - $430; 2023 - $561) 106,596 106,214 Great Lakes Portman Ridge Funding LLC Revolving Credit Facility (net of deferred financing costs of: 2024 - $609; 2023 - $775) 91,391 91,225 Payable for unsettled trades 37 520 Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities 2,700 4,252 Accrued interest payable 3,537 3,928 Due to affiliates 411 458 Management and incentive fees payable 3,054 4,153 Total Liabilities $ 292,382 $ 335,721 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES NET ASSETS Common stock, par value $0.01 per share, 20,000,000 common shares authorized; 9,951,485 issued, and 9,260,495 outstanding at June 30, 2024, and 9,943,385 issued, and 9,383,132 outstanding at December 31, 2023 $ 93 $ 94 Capital in excess of par value 715,488 717,835 Total distributable (loss) earnings (519,152 ) (504,411 ) Total Net Assets $ 196,429 $ 213,518 Total Liabilities and Net Assets $ 488,811 $ 549,239 Net Asset Value Per Common Share $ 21.21 $ 22.76 15


Income Statement For the Six Months Ended For the Three Months Ended June 30, June 30, (in thousands, except share and per share amounts) 2024 2023 2024 2023 INVESTMENT INCOME Interest income: Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments $ 11,913 $ 14,786 $ 24,534 $ 29,632 Non-controlled affiliated investments 312 626 407 1,475 Total interest income $ 12,225 $ 15,412 $ 24,941 $ 31,107 Payment-in-kind income: (1) Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments $ 2,018 $ 859 $ 3,912 $ 2,386 Non-controlled affiliated investments 183 107 295 180 Total payment-in-kind income $ 2,201 $ 966 $ 4,207 $ 2,566 Dividend income: Non-controlled affiliated investments $ 1,800 $ 1,864 $ 3,453 $ 3,248 Controlled affiliated investments — 465 — 1,540 Total dividend income $ 1,800 $ 2,329 $ 3,453 $ 4,788 Fees and other income Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments $ 111 $ 905 $ 262 $ 1,478 Non-controlled affiliated investments — 14 — 14 Total fees and other income $ 111 $ 919 $ 262 $ 1,492 Total investment income $ 16,337 $ 19,626 $ 32,863 $ 39,953 EXPENSES Management fees $ 1,680 $ 1,869 $ 3,409 $ 3,822 Performance-based incentive fees 1,374 1,680 2,608 3,488 Interest and amortization of debt issuance costs 5,365 6,372 11,091 12,704 Professional fees 631 699 1,397 1,302 Administrative services expense 361 659 717 1,330 Other general and administrative expenses 449 432 939 863 Total expenses $ 9,860 $ 11,711 $ 20,161 $ 23,509 NET INVESTMENT INCOME $ 6,477 $ 7,915 $ 12,702 $ 16,444 REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS Net realized gains (losses) from investment transactions: Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments $ (694 ) $ (5,267) $ (2,335) $ (8,352 ) Non-controlled affiliated investments — (1,124 ) — (1,124) Controlled affiliated investments (6,228) (80 ) (6,644) (80) Net realized gain (loss) on investments $ (6,922 ) $ (6,471) $ (8,979) $ (9,556 ) Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments $ (10,163 ) $ (5,478) $ (10,822) $ (8,535) Non-controlled affiliated investments (2,055) 766 (1,915 ) 455 Controlled affiliated investments 6,252 536 6,842 (2,056) Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments $ (5,966 ) $ (4,176 ) $ (5,895 ) $ (10,136) Tax (provision) benefit on realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments $ 78 $ (164 ) $ 537 $ 407 Net realized and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, net of taxes $ (12,810 ) $ (10,811) $ (14,337) $ (19,285 ) Net realized gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt $ (39 ) $ (218 ) $ (252) $ (218 ) NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS $ (6,372 ) $ (3,114 ) $ (1,887 ) $ (3,059) Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting from Operations per Common Share: Basic and Diluted: $ (0.69) $ (0.33) $ (0.20) $ (0.32) Net Investment Income Per Common Share: Basic and Diluted: $ 0.70 $ 0.83 $ 1.36 $ 1.72 Weighted Average Shares of Common Stock Outstanding—Basic and Diluted 9,293,687 9,541,722 9,319,272 9,548,424 (1) During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company received $0.1 million of non-recurring fee income that was paid-in-kind and included in this financial statement line item. During the six months ended June 30, 16 2023, the Company received $0.3 million of non-recurring fee income that was paid in-kind and included in this financial statement line item


Corporate Leverage & Liquidity Cash and Cash Equivalents ▪ Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents totaled $9.8 million as of June 30, 2024 ▪ Restricted cash of $26.8 million as of June 30, 2024 Debt Summary ▪ As of June 30, 2024, par value of outstanding borrowings was $285.1 million; there was $23.0 million of available borrowing capacity under the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility and no available borrowing capacity under the 2018-2 Secured Notes. ▪ On July 23, 2024, Great Lakes Portman Ridge Funding LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a second amendment of its senior secured revolving credit facility (“Revolving Credit Facility”) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (“JPM”) as administrative agent. The second amendment, among other things, (i) provided for a committed increase to the aggregate principal amount of the Revolving Credit Facility in an amount not to exceed $85,000,000, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, (ii) provided for a committed seven-day bridge advance in an aggregate principal amount of $18,250,000, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, (iii) reduced the applicable margin on the Revolving Credit Facility to 2.50% per annum, (iv) extended the period in which the Company may request advances under the Revolving Credit Facility to August 29, 2026, (v) extended the stated maturity of the Revolving Credit Facility to August 29, 2027, (vi) extended the non-call period under the Revolving Credit Facility to April 29, 2025, and (vii) provided for certain fees to be paid to the administrative agent and the lenders in connection therewith. 17


(1) Regular Distribution Information (1) The Company completed a Reverse Stock Split of 10 to 1 effective August 26, 2021, the distribution per share amounts have been adjusted retroactively to reflect the split for all periods presented. 18

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