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Fidus Investment Q3 2025 earnings summary

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Q3 2025 earnings summary7 Nov, 2025

Executive summary

  • Debt portfolio continued strong performance, with adjusted NII well above the base dividend for Q3 2025.

  • Net investment income for Q3 2025 was $17.4M ($0.49 per share), with adjusted NII of $17.7M ($0.50 per share), both down year-over-year.

  • Portfolio remains healthy, diversified, and focused on high-quality, lower-middle-market companies with recurring revenue and growth prospects.

  • Net asset value per share increased to $19.56 at September 30, 2025, with NAV at $711 million.

  • M&A activity increased in Q3, with deal closings back-end loaded and some pushed into October.

Financial highlights

  • Total investment income for Q3 2025 was $37.3M, a 2.9% decrease year-over-year.

  • Adjusted NII was $0.50 per share in Q3 2025, down from $0.61 in Q3 2024, but still covering the base dividend of $0.43 per share.

  • Total dividends paid in Q3 were $0.57 per share, including a $0.14 supplemental dividend.

  • Net asset value per share: $19.56 at September 30, 2025.

  • Weighted average yield on debt investments was 13.0% at quarter end.

Outlook and guidance

  • Q4 2025 dividend declared at $0.50 per share, with $0.43 base and $0.07 supplemental.

  • Originations in Q4 expected to be strong, with healthy deal flow and continued add-on investments.

  • Management expects current cash, credit facilities, and SBA debenture access to provide adequate capital for at least the next 12 months.

  • Market activity for Q4 anticipated to remain healthy, with stable deal terms and structures.

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Fidus Investment Corporation is a business development company specializing in debt and equity financing for lower middle-market companies. The company provides senior secured loans, subordinated debt, and equity investments to support business growth, acquisitions, and recapitalizations. Fidus Investment targets companies across a broad range of industries. The company is headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ.

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