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SEC filingStellus Capital Investment Corporation (SCM) reported a net increase in net assets resulting from operations of $27.0 million for fiscal year 2025, driven by net investment income of $36.9 million. Total investment income was $102.1 million, primarily from interest income ($92.0 million), payment-in-kind interest income ($5.8 million), and other income ($4.4 million). Operating expenses totaled $68.6 million, with significant components including management fees ($17.2 million), interest expense and other fees ($34.9 million), and income incentive fees ($8.4 million), partially offset by an income incentive fee waiver of $3.3 million. The company's net asset value per share was $13, with total assets of $1.04 billion and net assets of $371.2 million. Cash flow from operations was negative $24.4 million, while financing activities provided $29.4 million, resulting in a net increase in cash of $5.0 million to $48.0 million at year-end.
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation reported a net increase in net assets resulting from operations of $27.0 million for fiscal year 2025. This result was primarily driven by net investment income of $36.9 million, which was partially offset by net change in unrealized depreciation on investments of $11.1 million and other smaller adjustments. The company generated total investment income of $102.1 million, consisting of interest income ($92.0 million), payment-in-kind interest income ($5.8 million), and other income ($4.4 million). Operating expenses totaled $68.6 million before fee waivers, with the largest components being interest expense and other fees ($34.9 million), management fees ($17.2 million), and income incentive fees ($8.4 million). After applying an income incentive fee waiver of $3.3 million, net operating expenses were $65.3 million.
The company's revenue is derived entirely from investment activities, with interest income representing the largest component at $92.0 million (90% of total investment income). Payment-in-kind interest income contributed $5.8 million, while other income accounted for $4.4 million. The investment portfolio had a fair value of $1.01 billion at year-end, with investments diversified across various industries including Services: Business, High Tech Industries, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing, and Beverage & Food. Geographic diversification included investments across multiple U.S. states and Canada. The company realized a net gain of $1.5 million on investments during the year.
The company's net investment income margin (net investment income divided by total investment income) was 36.1% for fiscal year 2025. Operating expenses as a percentage of total investment income were 67.2% before fee waivers and 64.0% after fee waivers. The largest expense components were interest expense and other fees (34.2% of total investment income), management fees (16.8%), and income incentive fees (8.2%). The company benefited from an income incentive fee waiver of $3.3 million, which reduced total operating expenses by 4.8%. The net increase in net assets resulting from operations represented a 26.4% return on total investment income.
Cash flow from operating activities was negative $24.4 million, primarily due to purchases of investments ($194.1 million) exceeding proceeds from sales and repayments of investments ($139.7 million). Cash flow from financing activities was positive $29.4 million, driven by borrowings under the credit facility ($300.6 million) and proceeds from issuance of Notes Payable ($124.9 million), partially offset by stockholder distributions paid ($45.3 million) and repayments of the credit facility ($240.1 million). The net increase in cash was $5.0 million, resulting in cash and cash equivalents of $48.0 million at year-end. Total assets were $1.04 billion, with investments representing $1.01 billion. Total liabilities were $670.1 million, including SBA-guaranteed debentures ($296.0 million), credit facility payable ($233.2 million), and Notes Payable ($122.7 million). Net assets totaled $371.2 million, with net asset value per share of $13.
The filing does not contain specific forward-looking guidance or management projections for future periods. The company continues to focus on its investment strategy in middle-market companies, maintaining a diversified portfolio across industries and geographies. Risk factors include interest rate fluctuations, credit risk associated with portfolio companies, and market conditions affecting investment valuations. The company's ability to generate consistent investment income and manage operating expenses will be critical to future performance. The maintenance of the net asset value per share and distribution levels will depend on investment performance and market conditions.