New Mountain Finance ( NMFC ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 4, 2025 10:00 AM EST Company Participants John Kline - President, CEO & Director Kris Corbett - CFO & Treasurer Steven Klinsky - Founder, MD & CEO Laura Holson - Chief Operating Officer Conference Call Participants Finian O'Shea - Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Research Division Ethan Kaye - Lucid Capital Markets, LLC, Research Division Paul Johnson - Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods, Inc., Research Division Robert Dodd - Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Research Division Presentation Operator Good morning, and welcome to the New Mountain Finance Corporation's Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Call. [Operator Instructions] Please note this event is being recorded.
New Mountain Finance has been named as a Top 10 dividend-paying financial stock, according to Dividend Channel, which published its most recent ''DividendRank'' report. The report noted that among shares of financial companies, NMFC displayed both attractive valuation metrics and strong profitability metrics.
New Mountain Finance (NASDAQ:NMFC ) Q2 2025 Earnings Call August 5, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants John R. Kline - President, CEO & Director Kris Eric Corbett - CFO & Treasurer Laura C.
| Capital Markets Industry | Financials Sector | John R. Kline CEO | XBER Exchange | US6475511001 ISIN |
| US Country | - Employees | 17 Dec 2025 Last Dividend | 16 Aug 2013 Last Split | 20 May 2011 IPO Date |
New Mountain Finance Corporation (Nasdaq: NMFC) operates as a business development company specializing in private equity buyouts and lending to middle market companies. It focuses on making investments in companies operating within "defensive growth" industries which show potential for sustainable growth even in volatile market conditions. The fund is designed to directly invest and provide loans to companies, leveraging its expertise to support businesses in achieving their strategic objectives. By targeting sectors that have routine demand, NMFC aims to minimize investment risk while seeking to maximize returns for its shareholders. The geographical focus of NMFC's investment strategy primarily centers on the United States of America, targeting companies with EBITDA ranging from $10 million to $200 million.
NMFC specializes in providing financing solutions through direct investments and lending to middle market companies. This includes buyouts and capital for growth initiatives, offering financial support tailored to the unique needs of each business.
Investment in debt securities forms a critical aspect of NMFC's services, with a focus on first and second lien debt, unsecured notes, and mezzanine securities. These investments offer diverse risk-return profiles to accommodate different investor preferences.
In select cases, NMFC's investments may also incorporate equity interests. This approach allows NMFC to participate in the potential upside of the portfolio companies' growth, aligning its success with that of the businesses it supports.
NMFC focuses on a wide array of industries believed to exhibit "defensive growth" characteristics. These include, but are not limited to, energy, healthcare, software, business services, education, and environmental services. Such a diversified investment strategy is designed to spread risk across various sectors, enhancing the potential for stable returns.
The fund employs a strategic investment approach, preferring to invest between $10 million and $125 million per transaction. This strategy includes both primary originations and open-market secondary purchases, aiming for a majority stake in its portfolio companies when possible. Through this comprehensive investment methodology, NMFC seeks to leverage its capital and expertise to foster growth and sustenance in its portfolio companies.