Contradictions Unveiled: Insights from FSK's Q1 2025 Earnings Call on Strategy, M&A, and Dividend Policies

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Economic Uncertainty and Distribution Stability:
- FS KKR Capital Corp maintained its quarterly distribution at $0.64 per share amid economic volatility and geopolitical risks.
- The decision to maintain distributions was aimed at providing investors with income stability as the macroeconomic environment remains uncertain.

Origination Activity and Portfolio Diversification:
- The company originated approximately $2 billion in new investments during Q1 2025, with significant activity in add-on financings and long-term KKR relationships.
- This strong origination quarter was driven by consistency in deal flow and the diversity of investments across different sectors and asset classes.

Tariff and DOGE Exposure Analysis:
- FS KKR estimated that approximately 8% of its portfolio could have direct exposure to tariffs, with low to mid-single-digit exposure to DOGE.
- The analysis involved identifying potential exposure in industries such as consumer durables, industrials, and software and services.

Interest Rate Impact on Yields:
- The weighted average yield on accruing debt investments decreased to 10.8%, reflecting a 20 basis point decline from the previous quarter.
- This reduction was primarily attributed to lower base rates and incremental spread compression on new investments.