Main Street Capital

Main Street Capital is a principal investment firm that provides long-term debt and equity capital to lower middle market companies. Main Street's investments are primarily made to support management buyouts, recapitalizations, growth financings and acquisitions of companies that operate in diverse industry sectors and generally have annual revenues ranging from $10 million to $100 million. Main Street seeks to partner with entrepreneurs, business owners and management teams and generally provides ''one-stop'' financing alternatives to its portfolio companies.

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Main Street Capital achieves record-breaking performance and plans new fund launch

Main Street Capital delivered record-breaking performance in Q4 2022, with strong full-year results and a focus on shareholder returns through dividends. Despite challenges in the investment pipeline and potential credit quality issues, the company remains optimistic about generating new opportunities and maintaining a conservative approach to leverage. Main Street's emphasis on asset management and private loan strategies positions them well for future growth.

Main Street Capital achieves record Q1 results and plans dividend growth

Main Street Capital's Q1 performance reflects financial strength and growth potential, supported by a diversified portfolio and effective financing solutions. While facing challenges from economic uncertainties and rising expenses, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities for dividend growth, portfolio expansion, and team development.

Main Street Capital achieves record Q2 performance and eyes strategic growth

Main Street Capital delivered strong financial performance in Q2 2023, setting new records in key metrics and demonstrating growth across its investment strategies.
While facing challenges such as increased expenses and potential investment volatility, the company remains focused on shareholder value and strategic growth initiatives.
Opportunities lie in expanding the private loan fund, increasing the lower middle market portfolio share, and leveraging the strong performance of portfolio companies.
Overall, Main Street Capital's Q2 performance and strategic outlook position the company well for continued growth and value creation for shareholders.

Main Street Capital reports strong Q3 performance and growth opportunities

Main Street Capital delivered a strong Q3 performance with a focus on strategic investments and positive operating performance from portfolio companies.
Challenges included lower-than-expected investment activity and specific operating performance issues leading to increased nonaccruals.
Opportunities lie in continued acquisition growth strategies, adjusting marks post-transaction closes, and capitalizing on positive sentiment from portfolio companies.

Main Street Capital achieves record Q4 results and eyes growth

Main Street Capital delivered exceptional Q4 2023 results, marked by record achievements in various financial metrics and strong shareholder value enhancement.
The company's focus on maintaining financial stability, providing liquidity options, and optimizing investment strategies positions it well for growth and resilience.
While challenges like managing leverage and portfolio quality persist, Main Street's opportunities for growth through debt financing, acquisitions, and external manager contributions are promising.

Main Street Capital achieves record returns and plans dividend growth

Main Street Capital delivered strong financial performance in Q1 2024, driven by record returns on equity, NAV per share, and investment income, supported by diversified strategies and asset management.
While facing challenges such as yield compression and cautious market segments, the company remains focused on leveraging opportunities in private loans, deal activities, and fund expansions for sustainable growth.
Maintaining a conservative leverage profile and emphasizing the value of its asset management business, Main Street aims to navigate market dynamics and deliver consistent shareholder value.
With a record high net asset value per share and plans for dividend increases, Main Street Capital demonstrates financial strength, strategic resilience, and a commitment to shareholder returns.

Main Street Capital reports robust Q2 performance and strategic growth plans

Main Street Capital's Q2 2024 performance reflects strong financial metrics and strategic decisions to enhance shareholder value. While facing challenges in nonaccruals and fee adjustments, the company is well-positioned to leverage growth opportunities in its investment pipelines. Overall, Main Street's focus on portfolio expansion and prudent financial management bodes well for its future.

Main Street Capital reports strong Q3 performance and dividend growth

Main Street Capital delivered robust financial results in Q3 2024, showcasing strong performance across investments and asset management.
While facing challenges such as increased operating expenses and varying investment pipelines, the company remains well-positioned with a conservative leverage profile and liquidity.
Opportunities lie in recommending future dividends, anticipated strong performance in Q4, and capitalizing on investment opportunities in the lower middle market.

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Although the revenue and EPS for Main Street Capital (MAIN) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Main Street Capital (MAIN) Q1 Earnings

First Quarter 2024 Net Investment Income of $1.05 Per Share First  Quarter 2024 Distributable Net Investment Income (1) of $1.11 Per Share Net Asset Value of $29.54 Per Share HOUSTON , May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) ("Main Street") is pleased to announce its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. Unless otherwise noted or the context otherwise indicates, the terms "we," "us," "our" and the "Company" refer to Main Street and its consolidated subsidiaries.

MAIN STREET ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2024 RESULTS

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Regular Monthly Dividends of $0.245 per Share for each of  July, August and September 2024 Monthly Dividends Represent a 2.1% Increase Compared to Second Quarter 2024 and a 6.5% Increase Compared to Third Quarter 2023 Supplemental Dividend of $0.30 per Share Payable in June 2024 HOUSTON , May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) ("Main Street") is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors declared regular monthly cash dividends of $0.245 per share for each of July, August and September 2024. These monthly dividends, which will be payable pursuant to the table below, total $0.735 per share for the third quarter of 2024 and represent a 2.1% increase from the regular monthly dividends declared for the second quarter of 2024 and a 6.5% increase from the regular monthly dividends paid in the third quarter of 2023.

Main Street Announces Third Quarter 2024 Regular Monthly Dividends, Including a Monthly Dividend Increase, and Supplemental Dividend Payable in June 2024

Besides Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimates for Main Street Capital (MAIN), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended March 2024.

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Main Street Capital continues its remarkable execution, justifying its bullish thesis. MAIN has a solid portfolio construct that drives NAV per share accretion over time. The Fed seems more hawkish than previously anticipated, leading me to reassess my view on MAIN.

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Main Street Capital's stock price has surged higher, outperforming the broader BDC market on a YTD basis. The company's Q4 2023 results showed record NII and NAV per share, while the indebtedness has actually further decreased. Besides the improved results at MAIN level, the macro front has also brought additional factors that enhance the attractiveness of MAIN.

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Main Street Capital's Share Price Is Getting Ahead Of Itself, But I Wouldn't Fight The Momentum

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Invests $36.6 Million in Five Existing Portfolio Companies HOUSTON , April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) ("Main Street") is pleased to announce that since year-end it has invested a total of $36.6 million in five existing lower middle market portfolio companies, Centre Technologies Holdings, LLC ("Centre"), Pearl Meyer Topco, LLC ("Pearl Meyer"), SI East, LLC ("SI East"), Slick Innovations, LLC ("SlickText") and Bolder Panther Group, LLC ("Smoker Friendly"). Centre is a premier mission critical IT solutions provider offering a full suite of solutions including managed & hosted services, value-added sourcing and integration and project services.

Main Street Announces Follow-On Investments

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Announces First Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call Schedule HOUSTON , April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) ("Main Street" or the "Company") is pleased to announce its preliminary operating results for the first quarter of 2024 and its first quarter 2024 earnings release and conference call schedule. In commenting on the Company's operating results for the first quarter of 2024, Dwayne L.

Main Street Announces Preliminary Estimate of First Quarter 2024 Operating Results

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HOUSTON , April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) ("Main Street") is pleased to announce the following recent activity in its private loan portfolio. During the first quarter of 2024, Main Street originated new or increased commitments in its private loan portfolio of $146.3 million and funded total investments across its private loan portfolio with a cost basis totaling $154.5 million.

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