Oaktree Specialty Lending

Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp. is a specialty finance company, which engages in the provision of customized, one-stop credit solutions to companies with limited access to public or syndicated capital markets. Its portfolio include first lien, second lien, kemper jv, and equity. The company was founded on February 15, 2007 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

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Oaktree Specialty Lending navigates challenges, eyes strategic opportunities ahead

Oaktree Specialty Lending faced challenges in Q3 2024 with a slight decline in adjusted NII and increased nonaccruals, yet maintained strong liquidity and a selective investment strategy. The company remains optimistic about future investment opportunities.

Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL) reports stable earnings and strategic growth

Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL) delivered stable financial performance in Q4 2024, with a strong full-year fiscal 2024 outcome.
The company showcased financial strength with a healthy balance sheet, robust investment activity, and a well-diversified portfolio.
Challenges lie in navigating market uncertainties and addressing analyst concerns, while opportunities abound in seizing new investments and optimizing performance.
With a strategic leadership update and key investments, OCSL is poised to leverage its strengths and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

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Oaktree Specialty Corporation could benefit from lower funding rates in the coming quarters. The fund's emphasis on secular industries will likely sustain investment premiums, lending an opportunity for arbitrage if funding rates taper. Higher cash-based yields have occurred in recent quarters. Moreover, we believe lower nominal yields will mark up Oaktree's asset base, in turn realigning its NAVPS.

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11:00 a.m. Eastern Time / 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time         LOS ANGELES, CA, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (NASDAQ:OCSL) (“Oaktree Specialty Lending” or the “Company”) today announced that it will report its financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and full year ended September 30, 2023 before the opening of the Nasdaq Global Select Market on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.

Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation Schedules Fourth Fiscal Quarter and Full Year 2023 Earnings Conference Call for November 14, 2023

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Oaktree Specialty Lending is a well-performing BDC that continues to generate healthy dividends despite economic volatility. OCSL has a strong track record of generating shareholder returns and has a low non-accrual rate. The stock currently yields an attractive 11% and trades at a slight premium to NAV, making it a good option for income investors.

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Oaktree Specialty Lending is a private credit actor with $179 billion AuM, with a flexible investment strategy. OCSL focuses on first lien loans but also holds a mix of second lien loans, mezzanine, unsecured debt, preferred equity, and equity co-investments. OCSL sees market opportunities in non-sponsored lending, sponsor-related financings, opportunistic private credit, and depressed public credit.

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LOS ANGELES, CA, Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (NASDAQ: OCSL) (“OCSL” or the “Company”), a specialty finance company, today announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering of $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.100% notes due 2029. The notes will mature on February 15, 2029 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at the Company's option at any time at par plus a “make-whole” premium, if applicable.

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Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (NASDAQ:OCSL ) Q3 2023 Earnings Conference Call August 3, 2023 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Michael Mosticchio - Head, Investor Relations Armen Panossian - Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer Matt Pendo - President Chris McKown - Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Matt Stewart - Chief Operating Officer Conference Call Participants Erik Zwick - Hovde Group Melissa Wedel - JPMorgan Bryce Rowe - B. Riley Ryan Lynch - KBW Kyle Joseph - Jefferies Operator Welcome and thank you for joining Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation's Third Fiscal Quarter 2023 Conference Call.

Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (OCSL) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

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Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.62 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.63 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.51 per share a year ago.

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LOS ANGELES, CA, Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (NASDAQ: OCSL) (“Oaktree Specialty Lending” or the “Company”), a specialty finance company, today announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2023.

Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation Announces Third Fiscal Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Declares Distribution of $0.55 Per Share

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11:00 a.m. Eastern Time / 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time LOS ANGELES, CA, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (NASDAQ:OCSL) (“Oaktree Specialty Lending” or the “Company”) today announced that it will report its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2023 before the opening of the Nasdaq Global Select Market on Thursday, August 3, 2023.

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