BCSF · CIK 0001655050 · operating
Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. is a business development company that originates and manages direct lending solutions for middle-market enterprises. The firm specializes in providing senior and subordinated debt instruments to companies with EBITDA between $10 million and $150 million. Its investment portfolio encompasses senior first lien loans, stretch senior debt, unitranche facilities, mezzanine investments, junior securities, and secondary purchases of corporate debt portfolios. The company sources deals through the broader Bain Capital investment platform and leverages its affiliate's operational expertise and deal flow.
The firm generates revenue primarily through interest income on its loan portfolio and associated fees, including origination, management, and success fees. Bain Capital Specialty Finance operates as a closed-end investment fund structure, allowing it to employ leverage to enhance returns to shareholders.
The company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts and operates as a publicly traded entity on the New York Stock Exchange. As a BDC, it is required to maintain regulatory capital and leverage limits while distributing substantially all taxable income to shareholders. The firm benefits from access to Bain Capital's investment team and portfolio company network, though specific employee headcount and detailed segment information are not publicly disclosed.
Fiscal years are as reported by the company and may not align with the calendar year. For example, Apple's FY 2024 ends in September 2024.
| Fiscal Year | EPS Diluted | EPS Basic | YoY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.43 | $0.43 | +26.5% | |
| 2024 | $0.34 | $0.34 | -29.2% | |
| 2023 | $0.48 | $0.48 | -28.4% | |
| 2022 | $0.67 | $0.67 | — |
| Report Date | Filed | Accession Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 2026-02-27 | 0001193125-26-077703 | SEC ↗ |
| 2024-12-31 | 2025-02-27 | 0000950170-25-029152 | SEC ↗ |
| 2023-12-31 | 2024-02-27 | 0000950170-24-021337 | SEC ↗ |
| 2022-12-31 | 2023-02-28 | 0001558370-23-002409 | SEC ↗ |
| 2021-12-31 | 2022-02-23 | 0001104659-22-026185 | SEC ↗ |
| 2020-12-31 | 2021-02-24 | 0001104659-21-027508 | SEC ↗ |
| 2019-12-31 | 2020-02-26 | 0001047469-20-001058 | SEC ↗ |
| 2018-12-31 | 2019-02-28 | 0001047469-19-000787 | SEC ↗ |
| 2017-12-31 | 2018-03-16 | 0001047469-18-001759 | SEC ↗ |
| 2016-12-31 | 2017-03-29 | 0001104659-17-019987 | SEC ↗ |