Overview
U.S. business development company reported Q1 net investment income per share of $0.25
Net asset value per share fell 4.7% to $13.11 as of March 31, 2026, mainly from mark-to-market adjustments
Company repurchased 1.1 mln shares for $9.7 mln during the quarter
Outlook
CION declares base distributions of $0.10 per share for July, August and September 2026
Company says first lien focused strategy expected to continue into 2026
CION says portfolio construction remains defensive with low software exposure
Result Drivers
LOWER INVESTMENT INCOME - Decrease in total investment income was mainly due to lower transaction fees from reduced repayment and investment activity, and lower dividend income
HIGHER INTEREST EXPENSE - Operating expenses rose primarily due to increased interest expense from higher average debt outstanding and higher weighted average cost of debt capital, following refinancing and repayment activities
MARK-TO-MARKET LOSSES - Decline in net asset value per share was mainly due to unrealized mark-to-market price adjustments to certain investments
Company press release: ID:nBw55B1hZa
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q1 Sales & Repayments
$38 mln
Q1 EPS
-$0.45
Q1 Investments Fair Value
$1.70 bln
Net Asset Value Per Share
$13.11
Q1 Operating Expenses
$36.67 mln
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