Saratoga Investment Corp. Reports Annual Results with NAV Decline, Significant Cash Reduction, and Active Debt Refinancing

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Saratoga Investment Corp. reported a decline in NAV and a significant reduction in cash for fiscal year 2026, despite improved net realized gains and active debt refinancing efforts.

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• Net Asset Value (NAV) Decline

  NAV per share decreased by 5.6% to $24.42 as of February 28, 2026, down from $25.86 in the prior year.

• Significant Cash Reduction

  Cash and cash equivalents, including reserve accounts, decreased substantially from $204.7 million to $21.8 million year-over-year.

• Mixed Operating Performance

  Net investment income decreased by 30.6% to $36.8 million, but net increase in net assets from operations rose by 30.3% to $36.6 million, driven by a positive swing in net realized gains from investments.

• Active Debt Refinancing

  The company successfully refinanced maturing notes and issued new, higher-interest notes, including $50 million in 7.25% 2030 Notes and $100 million in 7.50% 2031 Notes during the fiscal year, with an additional $25 million in 7.25% 2029 Notes issued post-period.

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Saratoga Investment Corp.'s annual 10-K filing reveals a mixed financial performance for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2026. While the company saw a positive swing in net realized gains from investments, leading to a 30.3% increase in net assets from operations, its net investment income decreased by 30.6% year-over-year. A significant concern is the substantial reduction in cash and cash equivalents, which plummeted from $204.7 million to $21.8 million. The Net Asset Value (NAV) per share also declined by 5.6%. The company actively managed its debt, refinancing maturing notes and issuing new, higher-interest notes, including $150 million in new notes during the fiscal year and an additional $25 million post-period. The asset coverage ratio improved slightly to 168.4%, maintaining a buffer above the 150% regulatory minimum. However, unfunded commitments increased, indicating future capital requirements. The ongoing At-The-Market (ATM) program also contributed to share dilution.