Blue Owl Capital Corp false 0001655888 0001655888 2025-01-16 2025-01-16

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 16, 2025

 

 

BLUE OWL CAPITAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

 

Maryland   814-01190   47-5402460

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

  

(Commission

File Number)

  

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

399 Park Avenue,

37th Floor

New York, NY

   10022
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (212) 419-3000

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2. below):

 

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

  

Trading

Symbol(s)

  

Name of each exchange

on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share   OBDC   The New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 

 

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On January 16, 2025, Blue Owl Capital Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Additionally, on January 16, 2025, the Company made available on its website, www.blueowlcapitalcorporation.com, an investor presentation with respect to its preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024.

The preliminary financial estimates provided therein have been prepared by, and are the responsibility of, the Company’s management. Neither KPMG LLP, the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, nor any other independent accountants, have audited, reviewed, compiled, or performed any procedures with respect to the accompanying preliminary financial data.

These estimates are subject to the completion of the Company’s financial closing procedures and are not a comprehensive statement of our financial results as of December 31, 2024. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates as a result of the completion of the period and the Company’s financial closing procedures, final adjustments and other developments which may arise between now and the time that the Company’s financial results are finalized.

The information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 furnished herewith, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of such Section. The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit Number    Description
99.1    Press Release, dated January 16, 2025.
104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

  Blue Owl Capital Corporation
January 16, 2025   By:  

/s/ Jonathan Lamm

    Name:   Jonathan Lamm
    Title:   Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 99.1

Blue Owl Capital Corporation Announces Preliminary Fourth Quarter Financial Results and Portfolio Update

NEW YORK — January 16, 2025 — Blue Owl Capital Corporation (NYSE: OBDC or the “Company”) today announced preliminary financial results and provided a portfolio update for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024. The Company has elected to provide these results in connection with the closing of the merger with Blue Owl Capital Corporation III (“OBDE”) on January 13, 2025.

“OBDC’s and OBDE’s standalone fourth quarter performance reflects the consistent strength of our portfolios and positive momentum heading into 2025,” commented Craig W. Packer, Chief Executive Officer of OBDC. “The successful closing of the merger subsequent to quarter end further improves our ability to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns to all shareholders. The increased scale of the combined company positions OBDC to enhance its liquidity profile, achieve lower costs of financing and generate immediate operational efficiencies.”

SELECT FINANCIAL RESULTS

 

     For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2024  
($ in millions, except per share amounts)    Actual (unaudited)
OBDC		     Actual (unaudited)
OBDE		  

Total investment income per share

    $  1.01     $  1.05  

Net investment income per share

    $ 0.47     $ 0.43  

Net realized/unrealized gain/(loss) per share

    $ (0.08 )    $ (0.08 ) 

Earnings gain/(loss) per share

    $ 0.39     $ 0.35  

Return on equity1

      12.3 %      11.3 % 

 

     As of December 31, 2024  
($ in millions, except per share amounts)    Actual (unaudited)
OBDC		     Actual (unaudited)
OBDE		     Pro forma
(unaudited) OBDC		  

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

    $ 514     $ 210     $ 725  

Total assets

    $  13,852     $  4,485     $  18,337  

Total outstanding debt

    $ 7,579     $ 2,503     $ 10,082  

Total committed debt

    $ 10,271     $ 3,102     $ 13,373  

Total net assets

    $ 5,953     $ 1,839     $ 7,792  

Net asset value per share

    $ 15.26     $ 14.91     $ 15.26  

Net debt-to-equity

      1.19x       1.25x       1.20x  

Funding mix (on a committed basis):

       

Revolving credit facility

      29.1 %      22.6 %      27.6 % 

CLO

      21.5 %      8.4 %      18.5 % 

SPV facility

      2.9 %      42.7 %      12.2 % 

Unsecured notes

      46.5 %      26.3 %      41.8 % 

PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHTS

 

     As of December 31, 2024  

At fair value unless otherwise noted

($ in millions)

    Actual (unaudited)
OBDC		     Actual (unaudited)
OBDE		     Pro forma
(unaudited) OBDC		  

Total investments

    $  13,195     $  4,223     $  17,417  

Top 15 investments

      32 %      28 %      29 % 

Top 25 investments

      44 %      41 %      40 % 

Number of portfolio companies

      227       189       236  

Average position size

      0.4 %      0.5 %      0.4 % 

Asset class:

       

First lien senior secured debt investments

      75.6 %      85.2 %      77.9 % 

Second lien senior secured debt investments

      5.4 %      4.5 %      5.2 % 

Unsecured debt investments

      2.3 %      1.6 %      2.1 % 

Preferred equity investments

      2.8 %      3.2 %      2.9 % 

Common equity investments

      11.7 %      5.4 %      10.2 % 

Joint ventures

      2.2 %      0.1 %      1.7 % 

Industry diversification:

       

Internet software and services

      10.5 %      12.8 %      11.1 % 

Insurance

      7.6 %      10.8 %      8.3 % 

Food and beverage

      7.3 %      5.5 %      6.8 % 

Healthcare providers and services

      6.3 %      8.4 %      6.8 % 

Healthcare technology

      6.2 %      7.3 %      6.5 % 

Asset based lending and fund finance

      5.9 %      1.0 %      4.7 % 

Manufacturing

      5.9 %      3.3 %      5.2 % 

Business services

      4.7 %      7.1 %      5.3 % 

Buildings and real estate

      3.9 %      3.3 %      3.8 % 

Consumer products

      3.6 %      2.8 %      3.4 % 

Other industries

      38.1 %      37.7 %      38.0 % 

Non-accruals as a percentage of total investments

      0.4 %      0.1 %      0.3 % 

Internal 1- and 2-rated investments

      90.3 %      92.6 %      90.8 % 

 

1.

Annualized Q4 2024 net investment income per share divided by average beginning and ending period net asset value per share.

DISCLAIMERS

The preliminary financial estimates provided herein have been prepared by, and are the responsibility of, the Company’s management. Neither KPMG LLP, the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, nor any other independent accountants, have audited, reviewed, compiled, or performed any procedures with respect to the accompanying preliminary financial data.

These estimates are subject to the completion of the Company’s financial closing procedures and are not a comprehensive statement of our financial results as of December 31, 2024. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates as a result of the completion of the period and the Company’s financial closing procedures, final adjustments and other developments which may arise between now and the time that the Company’s financial results are finalized.

ABOUT BLUE OWL CAPITAL CORPORATION

Blue Owl Capital Corporation (NYSE: OBDC) is a specialty finance company focused on lending to U.S. middle-market companies. As of December 31, 2024, on a pro forma combined basis with OBDE, OBDC had investments in 236 portfolio companies with an aggregate fair value of $17.4 billion. OBDC has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. OBDC is externally managed by Blue Owl Credit Advisors LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser that is an indirect affiliate of Blue Owl Capital Inc. (“Blue Owl”) (NYSE: OWL) and is a part of Blue Owl’s Credit platform.

Certain information contained herein may constitute “forward-looking statements” that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors and undue reliance should not be placed thereon. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about OBDC, its current and prospective portfolio investments, its industry, its beliefs and opinions, and its assumptions. Words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “may,” “continue,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “targets,” “projects,” “outlook,” “potential,” “predicts” and variations of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond OBDC’s control and difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements including, without limitation, the risks, uncertainties and other factors identified in OBDC’s filings with the SEC. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date on which OBDC makes them. OBDC does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or any other information contained herein, except as required by applicable law.

INVESTOR CONTACTS

Investor Contact:

BDC Investor Relations

Michael Mosticchio

credit-ir@blueowl.com

Media Contact:

Prosek Partners

Josh Clarkson

pro-blueowl@prosek.com

v3.24.4
Document and Entity Information
Jan. 16, 2025
Cover [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name Blue Owl Capital Corp
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0001655888
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Jan. 16, 2025
Entity Incorporation State Country Code MD
Entity File Number 814-01190
Entity Tax Identification Number 47-5402460
Entity Address, Address Line One 399 Park Avenue
Entity Address, Address Line Two 37th Floor
Entity Address, City or Town New York
Entity Address, State or Province NY
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 10022
City Area Code (212)
Local Phone Number 419-3000
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Security 12b Title Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
Trading Symbol OBDC
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Blue Owl Capital (NYSE:OBDC)
Historical Stock Chart
From Jan 2025 to Feb 2025 Click Here for more Blue Owl Capital Charts.
Blue Owl Capital (NYSE:OBDC)
Historical Stock Chart
From Feb 2024 to Feb 2025 Click Here for more Blue Owl Capital Charts.