Prospect Capital Expands Preferred Stock Offering to $2.65 Billion
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Prospect Capital Corporation significantly increased the size of its preferred stock offering to an aggregate liquidation preference of $2.65 billion, amending its dealer manager agreement.
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Offering Expansion
The aggregate liquidation preference of the preferred stock offering was increased from $2.25 billion to $2,646,457,550.
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Capital Structure Impact
The expanded offering represents a significant amount of capital relative to the company's common equity, introducing substantial senior claims and fixed dividend obligations.
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Preferred Stock Details
The offering includes various series of preferred stock, such as the 7.50% Series A5 and M5, with a public offering price of $25.00 per share.
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Follows Prior Filings
This amendment follows a universal shelf registration filed yesterday on February 10, 2026, and a previous expansion of the preferred stock program announced on January 23, 2026.
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This 8-K filing details a substantial expansion of Prospect Capital's preferred stock offering, increasing the aggregate liquidation preference from $2.25 billion to approximately $2.65 billion. This represents a significant capital raise that will nearly double the company's common equity market capitalization in terms of senior capital. While preferred stock offerings provide capital without direct common share dilution, this magnitude introduces a substantial layer of fixed obligations and senior claims on the company's assets and earnings, potentially impacting future returns for common shareholders. This follows a recent universal shelf registration filed yesterday and prior announcements of preferred stock program expansion, indicating a continued strategy to leverage preferred equity for funding.
At the time of this filing, PSEC was trading at $2.87 on NASDAQ in the Unknown sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.4B. The 52-week trading range was $2.45 to $4.47. This filing was assessed with negative market sentiment and an importance score of 9 out of 10.