The US is home to some 200,000 companies dubbed “middle-market” — typically with EBITDA up to $150m.
On a stand-alone basis, America’s middle-market represents a $6.3tn economy, third-largest in the world. Non-bank lending to these middle-market companies is referred to as direct lending or private credit and represents a 75 percent market share.
Middle-market companies seek loans from non-bank financiers, because they provide distinct advantages that align with growth strategies and operational requirements. They include:
Middle-market direct lending exhibits strong defensive traits, enabling the strategy to adeptly navigate the current uncertain environment:
Because of Prospect Capital Management’s achievements in middle-market direct lending, investors have placed their trust in the firm’s long-term expertise and track record to protect their capital and generate returns. The firm has over 100 employees and $11.5bn in assets under management as of March 31, 2023.
Prospect is currently offering an institutional-calibre middle-market direct lending solution for income-focused retail investors. Prospect Floating Rate and Alternative Income Fund (PFLOAT) is a non-traded business development company. PFLOAT invests primarily in the debt of privately-owned US middle-market companies and seeks to provide income largely from investing in senior and secured floating rate credits.
PFLOAT’s common stock pays a monthly dividend.
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