MIAMI, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PennantPark Investment Corporation (NYSE:PNNT) (the "Company") announced today financial results for the second quarter ended March 31, 2026.

HIGHLIGHTS

Quarter ended March 31, 2026 (unaudited)

($ in millions, except per share amounts)

Assets and Liabilities:
Investment portfolio ⁽¹⁾	$	1,203.5
Net assets	$	439.2
Net asset value per share	$	6.73
Quarterly change in net asset value per share		(3.9	)%

Credit Facility	$	199.5
2026 Notes, net of unamortized deferred financing costs	$	149.9
2026-2 Notes, net of unamortized deferred financing costs	$	164.4
2029 Notes, net of unamortized deferred financing costs	$	73.5
Regulatory debt to equity		1.35	x
Weighted average yield on debt investments		10.9	%

Operating Results:
Net investment income	$	9.3
Net investment income per share	$	0.14
Core net investment income per share ⁽²⁾	$	0.14
Distributions declared per share - base	$	0.20
Distributions declared per share - supplemental	$	0.04

Portfolio Activity:
Purchases of investments ⁽³⁾	$	108.2
Sales and repayments of investments ⁽³⁾	$	113.4

PSLF Portfolio data:
PSLF investment portfolio	$	1,314.3
Purchases of investments	$	10.5
Sales and repayments of investments	$	45.3

Includes investments in PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC ("PSLF"), an unconsolidated joint venture, totaling $194.2 million, at fair value.
Core net investment income ("Core NII") is a non-GAAP financial measure. The Company believes that Core NII provides useful information to investors and management because it reflects the Company's financial performance excluding one-time or non-recurring investment income and expenses. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, there were no one-time events resulting in $0.14 of Core NII.
Excludes U.S. Government Securities.

CONFERENCE CALL AT 12:00 P.M. EST ON MARCH 8, 2026

PennantPark Investment Corporation ("we," "our," "us" or the "Company") will also host a conference call at 12:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Friday, May 08, 2026 to discuss its financial results. All interested parties are welcome to participate. You can access the conference call by dialing toll-free (800) 330-6710 approximately 5-10 minutes prior to the call. International callers should dial (646) 769-9200. All callers should reference conference ID #4471965 or PennantPark Investment Corporation. An archived replay will also be available on a webcast link located on the Quarterly Earnings page in the Investor section of PennantPark's website.

PORTFOLIO AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY

"The credit quality of our investment portfolio continues to perform well, and we remain confident in the continued resilience of the portfolio, supported by our disciplined focus on the core middle market. Investment in the core middle market typically feature attractive credit spreads, lower leverage, and enhanced lender protections relative to the upper middle market," said Art Penn, Chairman and CEO. "We remain focused on the plan to rotate out of our equity positions and redeploy that capital into debt investments which will drive growth in our core net investment income."

As of March 31, 2026, our portfolio totaled $1,203.5 million and consisted of $481.7 million or 40% of first lien secured debt, $209.4 million or 17% of U.S. Government Securities, $14.8 million or 2% of second lien secured debt, $207.1 million or 17% of subordinated debt (including $140.3 million or 12% in PSLF) and $290.5 million or 24% of preferred and common equity (including $53.9 million or 4% in PSLF). Our interest bearing debt portfolio consisted of 88% variable-rate investments and 12% fixed-rate investments. As of March 31, 2026, we had four portfolio companies on non-accrual, representing 2.7% and 1.3% percent of our overall portfolio on a cost and fair value basis, respectively. Overall, the portfolio had net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of $(18.8) million as of March 31, 2026. Our overall portfolio consisted of 162 companies with an average investment size of $6.1 million (excluding U.S. Government Securities), had a weighted average yield on interest bearing debt investments of 10.9%.

As of September 30, 2025, our portfolio totaled $1,287.3 million and consisted of $582.4 million or 45% of first lien secured debt, $124.8 million or 10% of U.S. Government Securities, $18.2 million or 1% of second lien secured debt, $201.2 million or 16% of subordinated debt (including $140.3 million or 11% in PSLF) and $360.7 million or 28% of preferred and common equity (including $67.5 million or 5% in PSLF). Our interest bearing debt portfolio consisted of 91% variable-rate investments and 9% fixed-rate investments. As of September 30, 2025, we had four portfolio companies on non-accrual, representing 1.3% and 0.1% of our overall portfolio on a cost and fair value basis, respectively. Overall, the portfolio had net unrealized appreciation of $50.4 million as of September 30, 2025. Our overall portfolio consisted of 166 companies with an average investment size of $7.0 million (excluding U.S. Government Securities), had a weighted average yield on interest bearing debt investments of 11.0%.

For the three months ended March 31, 2026, we invested $108.2 million in six new and 52 existing portfolio companies with a weighted average yield on debt investment of 9.0%. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, sales and repayments of investments totaled $113.4 million including $9.3 million sold to PSLF. For the six months ended March 31, 2026, we invested $223.4 million in nine new and 74 existing portfolio companies with a weighted average yield on debt investments of 9.4%. For the six months ended March 31, 2026, sales and repayments of investments totaled $386.6 million including $138.2 million sold to PSLF. The investments, sales and repayments noted above exclude all purchases and sales of U.S. Government Securities.

For the three months ended March 31, 2025, we invested $176.8 million in three new and 52 existing portfolio companies with a weighted average yield on debt investments of 10.7%. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, sales and repayments of investments totaled $263.1 million including $154.4 million sold to PSLF. For the six months ended March 31, 2025, we invested $472.5 million in 15 new and 96 existing portfolio companies with a weighted average yield on debt investments of 10.6%. For the six months ended March 31, 2025, sales and repayments of investments totaled $616.8 million including $441.0 million was sold to PSLF. The investments, sales and repayments noted above exclude all purchases and sales of U.S. Government Securities.

PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC

As of March 31, 2026, PSLF's portfolio totaled $1,314.3 million, consisted of 114 companies with an average investment size of $11.5 million and had a weighted average yield interest bearing debt investments of 9.6%.

As of September 30, 2025, PSLF's portfolio totaled $1,265.9 million, consisted of 109 companies with an average investment size of $11.6 million and had a weighted average yield interest bearing debt investments of 10.1%.

For the three months ended March 31, 2026, PSLF invested $10.5 million in zero new and two existing portfolio companies at weighted average yield interest bearing debt investments of 9.2%, including $9.3 million purchased from the Company. PSLF's sales and repayments of investments for the same period totaled $45.3 million. For the six months ended March 31, 2026, PSLF invested $140.0 million, including $138.2 million purchased from the Company, in 11 new and 15 existing portfolio companies at weighted average yield interest bearing debt investments of 9.2%. PSLF's sales and repayments of investments for the same period totaled $70.6 million.

For the three months ended March 31, 2025, PSLF invested $169.9 million, including $154.4 million purchased from the Company, in eight new and 14 existing portfolio companies at weighted average yield on interest bearing debt investments of 10.1%. PSLF's sales and repayments of investments for the same period totaled $48.3 million. For the six months ended March 31, 2025, PSLF invested $523.7 million, including $441.0 million purchased from the Company, in 23 new and 57 existing portfolio companies at weighted average yield interest bearing debt investments 10.4%. PSLF's sales and repayments of investments for the same period totaled $157.4 million.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Set forth below are the results of operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.

Investment Income

For the three and six months ended March 31, 2026, investment income was $24.9 million and $52.2 million, respectively, which was attributable to $12.8 million and $28.5 million from first lien secured debt, $0.5 million and $0.9 million from second lien secured debt, $6.4 million and $12.9 million from subordinated debt, $5.2 and $9.9 million from other investments, respectively. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2025, investment income was $30.7 million and $64.9 million, respectively, which was attributable to $17.9 million and $38.9 million from first lien secured debt, $1.0 million and $3.0 million from second lien secured debt, $5.3 million and $10.6 million from subordinated debt and $6.5 million and $12.4 million from other investments, respectively. The decrease in investment income for three and six months ended March 31, 2026, was primarily due to a decrease in our total portfolio size and a decrease in our weighted average yield on debt investments.

Expenses

For the three and six months ended March 31, 2026, expenses totaled $15.6 million and $35.9 million, respectively, and were comprised of $8.1 million and $22.5 million of debt related interest and expenses, $3.6 million and $7.5 million of base management fees, $2.0 million and $2.0 million of incentive fees, $1.5 million and $2.8 million of general and administrative expenses and $0.5 million and $1.1 million of provision for excise taxes, respectively. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2025, expenses totaled $19.2 million and $40.4 million, respectively, and were comprised of $10.6 million and $22.4 million of debt-related interest and expenses, $4.0 million and $8.3 million of base management fees, $2.4 million and $5.2 million of incentive fees, $1.6 million and $3.3 million of general and administrative expenses and $0.6 million and $1.3 million of provision for excise taxes, respectively. The decrease in expenses for the three and six months ended March 31, 2026, was primarily due to a decrease in borrowing under our debt financings resulting in decrease in debt related interest expense.

Net Investment Income

For the three and six months ended March 31, 2026, net investment income totaled $9.3 million and $16.3 million, or $0.14 per share and $0.25 per share, respectively. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2025, net investment income totaled $11.4 million and $24.4 million, or $0.18 per share and $0.37 per share, respectively. The decrease in net investment income was primarily due to a decrease in investment income and partially offset by a decrease in expenses.

Net Realized Gains or Losses

For the three and six months ended March 31, 2026, net realized gains (losses) totaled $(0.4) million and $58.6 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2025, net realized gains (losses) totaled $(27.7) million and $(30.3) million, respectively. The change in realized gains (losses) was primarily due to changes in the market conditions of our investments and the values at which they were realized.

Unrealized Appreciation or Depreciation on Investments and Debt

For the three and six months ended March 31, 2026, we reported net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments $(12.2) million and $(69.3) million, respectively. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2025, we reported net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment $27.1 million and $29.5 million, respectively. As of March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025, our net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments totaled $(18.8) million and $50.4 million, respectively. The net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on our investments was primarily due to changes in the capital market conditions of our investments and the values at which they were realized.

For the three and six months ended March 31, 2026, the Truist Credit Facility had a net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of $1.0 million and $1.0 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2025, the Truist Credit Facility had a net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of $(1.4) million and $1.9 million, respectively. As of March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025, the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the Truist Credit Facility totaled $2.0 million and $1.0 million, respectively. The net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) compared to the same periods in the prior period was primarily due to changes in the capital markets.

Net Change in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

For the three and six months ended March 31, 2026, net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations totaled $(2.3) million and $6.6 million or $(0.04) per share and $0.10 per share, respectively. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2025, net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations totaled $9.5 million and $25.5 million or $0.14 per share and $0.39 per share, respectively. The decrease from net operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2026, was primarily due to the operating performance of our portfolio and changes in capital market conditions of our investments along with change in size and cost yield of our debt portfolio and costs of financing.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our liquidity and capital resources are derived primarily from cash flows from operations, including investment sales and repayments, income earned, proceeds of securities offerings and debt financings. Our primary use of funds from operations includes investments in portfolio companies and payments of interest expense, fees and other operating expenses we incur. We have used, and expect to continue to use, our debt capital, proceeds from the rotation of our portfolio and proceeds from public and private offerings of securities to finance our investment objectives and operations.

In January 2026, we issued $75.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.0% unsecured 2029 Notes. The effective interest rate on the 2029 Notes is 7.25% and they mature in February 2029.

As of March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025, we had $201.5 million (including a $10.0 million temporary draw) and $426.5 million, respectively, in outstanding borrowings under the Truist Credit Facility. The Truist Credit Facility had a weighted average interest rate of 5.9% and 6.5%, respectively, exclusive of the fee on undrawn commitment, as of March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025. As of March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025, we had $333.5 million and $73.5 million of unused borrowing capacity under the Truist Credit Facility, respectively, subject to leverage and borrowing base restrictions.

As of March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025, we had cash and cash equivalents of $44.8 million and $51.8 million, respectively, available for investing and general corporate purposes. We believe our liquidity and capital resources are sufficient to allow us to effectively operate our business.

For the six months ended March 31, 2026, our operating activities provided cash of $170.9 million and our financing activities used cash of $177.7 million. Our operating activities provided cash primarily due to our investment activities and our financing activities used cash primarily for repayments of our credit facility and distributions paid to stockholders.

For the six months ended March 31, 2025, our operating activities provided cash of $161.1 million and our financing activities used cash of $178.3 million. Our operating activities provided cash primarily due to our investment activities and our financing activities used cash primarily for repayments of our credit facility and distributions paid to stockholders.

DISTRIBUTIONS

During the three months ended March 31, 2026, we declared base distributions of $0.20 per share, and supplemental distributions of $0.04 per share, for total distributions of $15.7 million. During the six months ended March 31, 2026, we declared base distributions of $0.44 per share, and supplemental distributions of $0.04 per share, for total distributions of $31.3 million. During the three and six months ended March 31, 2025, we declared base distributions of $0.24 and $0.48 per share, for total distribution of $15.7 million and $31.3 million. We monitor available net investment income to determine if a return of capital for tax purposes may occur for the fiscal year. To the extent our taxable earnings fall below the total amount of our distributions for any given fiscal year, stockholders will be notified of the portion of those distributions deemed to be a tax return of capital. Tax characteristics of all distributions will be reported to stockholders subject to information reporting on Form 1099-DIV after the end of each calendar year and in our periodic reports filed with the SEC.

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

The 2026 Notes were repaid in full on May 1, 2026.

AVAILABLE INFORMATION

The Company makes available on its website its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC and stockholders may find the report on our website at www.pennantpark.com.

PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (In thousands, except share data)

	March 31, 2026
	(unaudited)			September 30, 2025
Assets
Investments at fair value
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments (amortized cost—$844,537 and $853,416, respectively)	$	848,177		$	857,415
Non-controlled, affiliated investments (amortized cost—$36,561 and $36,561, respectively)		—			4,891
Controlled, affiliated investments (amortized cost—$341,224 and $346,911, respectively)		355,336			424,967
Total investments (amortized cost—$1,222,322 and $1,236,888, respectively)		1,203,513			1,287,273
Cash equivalents (cost—$15,070 and $30,711, respectively)		15,070			30,711
Cash (cost—$29,788 and $21,028, respectively)		29,737			21,072
Interest receivable		4,656			5,261
Distribution receivable		4,694			4,694
Due from affiliates		37			168
Prepaid expenses and other assets		356			375
Total assets		1,258,063			1,349,554
Liabilities
Truist Credit Facility payable, at fair value (cost—$201,456 and $426,456, respectively)		199,480			425,477
2026 Notes payable (par— $150,000, unamortized deferred financing cost of $77 and $527, respectively)		149,923			149,473
2026 Notes-2 payable (par— $165,000, unamortized deferred financing cost of $640 and $1,067, respectively)		164,360			163,933
2029 Notes payable (par — $75,000 and zero, respectively, unamortized deferred financing cost of $1,528 and $ —, respectively)		73,472			—
Payable for investment purchased		209,462			130,007
Interest payable on debt		7,451			6,281
Distributions payable		5,224			—
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		3,870			4,342
Base management fee payable		3,606			4,005
Incentive fee payable		1,981			2,086
Total liabilities		818,829			885,604
Commitments and contingencies
Net assets
Common stock, 65,296,094 and 65,296,094 shares issued and outstanding, respectively Par value $0.001 per share and 200,000,000 shares authorized		65			65
Paid-in capital in excess of par value		740,506			740,506
Accumulated deficit		(301,337	)		(276,621	)
Total net assets	$	439,234		$	463,950
Total liabilities and net assets	$	1,258,063		$	1,349,554
Net asset value per share	$	6.73		$	7.11

PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands, except share data) (Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended March 31,						Six Months Ended March 31,
	2026			2025			2026			2025
Investment income:
From non-controlled, non-affiliated investments:
Interest	$	11,605		$	14,987		$	25,545		$	33,753
Payment-in-kind		2,184			1,564			4,508			2,985
Dividend income		297			499			532			1,006
Other income		84			120			385			702
From controlled, affiliated investments:
Interest		6,302			7,887			12,573			15,142
Payment-in-kind		—			—			—			823
Dividend income		4,463			5,579			8,647			10,430
Other income		—			27			—			27
Total investment income		24,935			30,663			52,190			64,868
Expenses:
Interest and expenses on debt		8,106			10,318			18,607			22,058
Base management fee		3,606			4,017			7,522			8,285
Incentive fee		1,981			2,425			1,981			5,180
General and administrative expenses		1,000			1,150			1,850			2,400
Administrative services expenses		450			450			900			950
Expenses before amendment costs, debt issuance costs and provision for taxes		15,143			18,360			30,860			38,873
Provision for taxes on net investment income		450			550			1,110			1,250
Credit facility amendment and debt issuance costs		—			324			3,885			324
Net expenses		15,593			19,234			35,855			40,447
Net investment income		9,342			11,429			16,335			24,421
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and debt:
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and debt:
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments		472			(27,714	)		(3,388	)		(30,274	)
Non-controlled and controlled, affiliated investments		(889	)		—			61,986			—
Provision for taxes on realized gain on investments		—			(49	)		(13	)		(49	)
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and debt		(417	)		(27,763	)		58,585			(30,323	)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments		(2,111	)		17,918			(458	)		13,141
Non-controlled and controlled, affiliated investments		(10,128	)		9,214			(68,833	)		16,352
Provision for taxes on unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments		—			37			—			—
Debt appreciation (depreciation)		985			(1,379	)		997			1,949
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and debt		(11,254	)		25,790			(68,294	)		31,442
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investments and debt		(11,671	)		(1,973	)		(9,709	)		1,119
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations	$	(2,329	)	$	9,456		$	6,626		$	25,540
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations per common share	$	(0.04	)	$	0.14		$	0.10		$	0.39
Net investment income per common share	$	0.14		$	0.18		$	0.25		$	0.37

ABOUT PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION

PennantPark Investment Corporation is a business development company which primarily invests in U.S. middle-market private companies in the form of first lien secured debt, second lien secured debt, subordinated debt and equity investments. PennantPark Investment Corporation is managed by PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC.

ABOUT PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC, a leading middle market credit platform, and its affiliates, manage approximately $10 billion of investable capital, including available leverage. Since its inception in 2007, PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC has provided investors access to middle market credit by offering private equity firms and their portfolio companies as well as other middle-market borrowers a comprehensive range of creative and flexible financing solutions. PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC is headquartered in Miami and has offices in New York, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Amsterdam, and Zurich. For more information about PennantPark and affiliates, please go to our website at www.pennantpark.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND OTHER

This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You should understand that under Section 27A(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 do not apply to forward-looking statements made in periodic reports PennantPark Investment Corporation files under the Exchange Act. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release are forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in filings with the SEC. PennantPark Investment Corporation undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. You should not place undue influence on such forward-looking statements as such statements speak only as of the date on which they are made.

We may use words such as "anticipates," "believes," "expects," "intends," "seeks," "plans," "estimates" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on currently available operating, financial and competitive information and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our present expectations.

The information contained herein is based on current tax laws, which may change in the future. The Company cannot be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss resulting from applying any of the information provided in this publication or from any other source mentioned. The information provided in this material does not constitute any specific legal, tax or accounting advice. Please consult with qualified professionals for this type of advice.

Contact:	Richard T. Allorto, Jr.
	PennantPark Investment Corporation
	(212) 905-1000
	www.pennantpark.com

PennantPark Investment Corporation Announces Financial Results for the Second Quarter Ended March 31, 2026