Main Street Capital Prices $200M Debt Offering at Premium for Debt Repayment and Investments

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Main Street Capital Corporation priced an additional $200 million in 6.95% notes due 2029 at a premium, generating $204.1 million in gross proceeds to repay existing debt and fund new investments.

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• Priced $200 Million Debt Offering

  Main Street Capital Corporation priced an additional $200.0 million in 6.95% notes due 2029.

• Issued at a Premium

  The notes were issued at 102.061% of the principal amount, resulting in gross proceeds of approximately $204.1 million and a yield-to-worst of 6.146%.

• Strategic Use of Proceeds

  Net proceeds will initially repay outstanding indebtedness under credit facilities, then be re-borrowed to fund investments and for general corporate purposes.

• Further Issuance of Existing Notes

  These new notes will be treated as a single series with the existing $350.0 million of 6.95% notes due 2029, bringing the total outstanding to $550.0 million.

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This significant debt offering provides Main Street Capital with substantial capital to manage its existing debt obligations and support its investment strategies. The pricing at a premium to par indicates strong market confidence in the company's credit profile. While increasing the overall debt, the strategic use of proceeds for debt repayment and future investments is a standard practice for a business development company (BDC) like Main Street Capital, enhancing its financial flexibility.