Franklin BSP Capital Secures $100M Credit Facility Increase with Lower Rates and Extended Maturity

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Franklin BSP Capital's subsidiary amended its credit facility, increasing it by $100 million to $400 million, reducing borrowing costs, and extending maturity and reinvestment periods.

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• Credit Facility Expanded

  The Amended Credit Facility for FBLC Funding I, LLC was increased from $300 million to $400 million.

• Improved Borrowing Costs

  The spread on borrowings under the facility was reduced from 2.15% to 1.95% per annum.

• Extended Financial Runway

  The Facility Maturity Date was extended from August 25, 2028, to April 10, 2031, and the Reinvestment Period End Date was extended from August 25, 2026, to April 10, 2029.

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Franklin BSP Capital Corporation's subsidiary, FBLC Funding I, LLC, amended its loan and servicing agreement, significantly increasing its credit facility from $300 million to $400 million. This $100 million expansion substantially boosts the company's available capital. The amendment also includes favorable terms such as a reduced interest spread on borrowings from 2.15% to 1.95% per annum, and extends both the facility maturity date (from August 2028 to April 2031) and the reinvestment period end date (from August 2026 to April 2029). These improvements enhance the company's financial flexibility, lower its cost of capital, and provide a longer runway for operations and investments, signaling strong lender confidence.