MidCap Financial Investment Corporation (MFIC)

Overview

MidCap Financial Investment Corporation, previously known as Apollo Investment Corporation, functions as a business development company (BDC) and stands as a closed-end, externally managed, non-diversified management investment firm. In compliance with the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act"), it has elected to be treated as a BDC. Its core specialization revolves around providing private equity investments, focusing on areas such as leveraged buyouts, acquisitions, recapitalizations, growth capital, refinancing, and supporting private middle-market companies. The organization extends its investment portfolio across various sectors, endeavoring to generate attractive returns by investing in a diversified array of financial products and engaging in direct equity and debt financing transactions.

Products and Services

• Direct Equity Capital, Mezzanine, and Secured Loans:

  Provides financial backing through direct equity investments, mezzanine financing, and first lien secured loans, aiming to support companies in their growth, recapitalization, or refinancing phases. This includes stretch senior loans, unitranche loans, and second lien secured loans, offering versatile funding options adapted to the unique requirements of middle-market companies.

• Senior Secured Loans and Unsecured Debt:

  Offers senior secured loans that provide a layer of financial security to lenders by being backed by company assets. Additionally, the firm engages in the provision of unsecured debt financing, which does not require collateral, thus presenting a flexible option for businesses in need of capital.

• Subordinated Debt and Loans:

  Focuses on subordinated debt instruments and loans, which rank below other loans and debt instruments in terms of claims on assets or earnings. This type of financing is often utilized for growth capital and strategic acquisitions.

• Equity Co-Investments:

  Engages in equity co-investments, partnering with other investors to provide capital for businesses. This approach allows for shared investment risks and benefits among the investing parties.

• Investments in Cash Equivalents and Government Securities:

  Allocates part of its portfolio to cash equivalents and U.S. government securities, focusing on high-quality debt investments that mature in one year or less. This strategy is utilized for managing liquidity and mitigating investment risks.

• High-Yield Bonds, Distressed Debt, and Non-U.S. Investments:

  Explores investment opportunities in high-yield bonds and distressed debt, aiming to capitalize on the higher returns associated with higher risk levels. The firm also looks beyond the U.S. market, investing in international companies and securities to diversify its investment portfolio further.

• CLOs and CLNs:

  Delves into structured finance products such as collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) and credit-linked notes (CLNs), which allow for the diversification of credit risk and the pursuit of strategic investment opportunities in various market conditions.

• Industry-Specific Investments:

  Maintains a diversified approach by investing across a broad range of industries, including but not limited to construction, business services, energy, healthcare, high tech, and telecommunications. This diversified strategy aims at spreading investment risks and tapping into the growth potential across different sectors.