Are there any material changes in credit quality metrics or default rates within the portfolio for the quarter? | PSBD (Aug 06, 2025) | Candlesense
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Are there any material changes in credit quality metrics or default rates within the portfolio for the quarter?

Answer

Based on the press‑release excerpt you provided, Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. (PSBD) only disclosed the following quantitative highlights for the quarter ended June 30 2025:

Metric Q2 2025 Prior‑year Q2
Total investment income $31.7 million $36.5 million
Net investment income $13.8 million (≈ $0.43 per share) —

The release does not contain any discussion of:

  • Credit‑quality metrics (e.g., average credit rating, weighted‑average spread, risk‑weighted asset composition, credit‑quality trends, or any changes in the credit‑quality profile of the portfolio).
  • Default or loss rates (e.g., number of defaults, default percentages, loss‑given‑default, or any material write‑offs incurred during the quarter).

Therefore, from the information supplied in the news article, we cannot identify any material changes—positive, negative, or neutral—in credit‑quality metrics or default rates for the quarter.

What to Do Next

  1. Review the full earnings release (often posted on the company’s investor‑relations website or on the SEC’s EDGAR system). The complete filing typically includes a “Portfolio Performance” or “Credit Quality” section that details:

    • Changes in the composition of the loan portfolio by rating band.
    • Default, delinquency, and loss‑given‑default statistics.
    • Any credit‑quality trends or outlook adjustments.

  2. Check the Form 10‑Q for the quarter (filed with the SEC). Business development companies are required to disclose credit‑quality metrics and default activity in the “Portfolio” or “Credit Quality” tables of the quarterly report.

  3. Listen to the earnings call transcript (if available). Management often comments on portfolio credit‑quality trends, any material write‑offs, or changes in default experience.

Bottom Line

  • No material credit‑quality or default‑rate information is present in the excerpt you shared.
  • To determine whether any material changes occurred, you’ll need to consult the full earnings release, the SEC filing (Form 10‑Q), or the accompanying earnings call commentary.

Other Questions About This News

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