Saratoga Investment Corp. Closes $100M Notes Offering at Higher Interest Rate for Debt Refinancing

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Saratoga Investment Corp. closed its $100 million public offering of 7.50% Notes due 2031, with net proceeds of approximately $96.4 million, primarily to refinance existing debt at a higher interest rate.

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• Public Offering Closed

  Saratoga Investment Corp. closed its public offering of $100 million aggregate principal amount of 7.50% Notes due 2031 on February 6, 2026, following the underwriting agreement announced on January 30, 2026.

• Net Proceeds and Interest Rate

  The company received net proceeds of approximately $96,375,000 after deducting underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses. The notes bear interest at a rate of 7.50% per annum, payable quarterly.

• Debt Refinancing

  The proceeds are intended to pay off the company's outstanding 4.375% notes due 2026 at maturity on February 28, 2026, indicating a refinancing at a higher cost of debt.

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Saratoga Investment Corp. has successfully closed its previously announced $100 million public offering of 7.50% Notes due 2031. While securing this capital is positive for liquidity and managing debt maturities, the refinancing comes at a significantly higher cost of debt compared to the 4.375% notes due 2026 that these proceeds will redeem. This increase in interest expense will impact the company's profitability and reflects a less favorable borrowing environment. Investors should monitor the impact of these higher financing costs on future earnings.