Overview

* SLR Q2 net investment income at $0.40/share

* Net asset value per share rises to $18.19 from $18.16

* Over 80% of portfolio in specialty finance loans, offering downside protection

Outlook

* Company sees demand for asset-based financing amid uncertain economic climate

* SLR Investment Corp. ( SLRC ) focuses on first lien senior secured specialty finance

* Company emphasizes solid credit quality and low non-accrual rate

* SLR Investment Corp. ( SLRC ) continues strategic shift to specialty finance investments

Result Drivers

* SPECIALTY FINANCE FOCUS - Over 80% of portfolio fair value consists of specialty finance loans, offering attractive risk-adjusted returns, per Co-CEO Bruce Spohler

* ASSET-BASED DEMAND - Strong demand for asset-based financing solutions amid uncertain economic climate

* CREDIT QUALITY - SLRC reports solid credit quality with low non-accrual rates and stable portfolio, supporting expansion in specialty finance

Key Details

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Analyst Coverage

* The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 4 "strong buy" or "buy", 3 "hold" and 2 "sell" or "strong sell"

* The average consensus recommendation for the closed end funds peer group is "buy."

* Wall Street's median 12-month price target for SLR Investment Corp ( SLRC ) is $17.00, about 7.2% above its August 4 closing price of $15.78

* The stock recently traded at 10 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 9 three months ago

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