Portman Ridge Finance (PTMN) Stock Analysis

What Portman Ridge Finance does

Portman Ridge Finance Corporation functions as a Business Development Company (BDC) primarily focused on delivering financial solutions to middle-market businesses. The firm's investment strategy involves a wide spectrum of capital, including various debt instruments and equity participation. Their debt portfolio includes unitranche loans (featuring "last out" tranches), first and second-lien loans, and subordinated debt. Beyond debt, Portman Ridge actively engages in co-investing in equity and directly acquiring middle-market companies. Additionally, they pursue strategic acquisitions of businesses that complement their existing operations. The company's investment scope spans a broad array of industries, such as healthcare, cargo transport, manufacturing, industrial and environmental services, logistics and distribution, media and telecommunications, real estate, education, automotive, agriculture, aerospace/defense, packaging, electronics, finance, non-durable consumer goods, general consumer products, business services, utilities, insurance, and food and beverage. Typically, Portman Ridge commits between $1 million and $20 million per portfolio company. Their specific offerings include senior secured term loans ranging from $2 million to $20 million, which mature in five to seven years. Second-lien term loans generally fall between $5 million and $15 million, with maturities of six to eight years, while senior unsecured loans are provided for $5 million to $23 million, also maturing in six to eight years. Mezzanine loans, typically $5 million to $15 million, carry longer terms of seven to ten years. Equity investments usually range from $1 million to $5 million. The firm generally targets companies with an EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) of $5 million to $25 million. However, for debt security investments specifically, they consider middle-market firms demonstrating an EBITDA between $10 million and $50 million, or those with total debt ranging from $25 million to $150 million. Portman Ridge often acquires minority, majority, or even controlling equity stakes, frequently in collaboration with private equity sponsor partners.

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What is the ticker symbol for Portman Ridge Finance?

Portman Ridge Finance trades under the ticker PTMN on NASDAQ.

Which exchange is PTMN listed on?

PTMN is listed on NASDAQ.

What sector does Portman Ridge Finance operate in?

Portman Ridge Finance is classified in the Financial Services sector (Asset Management industry).

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