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MSC Income Fund Announces Fourth Quarter 2025 Private Loan Portfolio Activity

MSC Income Fund, Inc. (MSIF) | January 8, 2026

By Paula Scott

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MSC Income Fund, Inc. (MSIF) disclosed the details of its private loan portfolio activities for the fourth quarter of 2025, highlighting significant commitments and investments.

During the period, MSC Income Fund originated new or increased commitments amounting to $131.8 million and deployed $100.9 million in investments with a cost basis.

Noteworthy commitments in the quarter included financing extended to companies spanning various sectors like manufacturing, defense software, electrical utilities, autism therapy, and digital marketing.

Total Investments

As of December 31, 2025, MSC Income's private loan portfolio stood at approximately $821.7 million, encompassing investments in 81 distinct companies.

Loan Portfolio Composition

The composition of the portfolio comprised 92.1% allocated to first lien senior secured debt investments and 7.9% to equity investments or other securities.

Investment Strategy

MSC Income Fund's core focus lies in providing debt capital to private enterprises for leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, growth financing, and acquisitions, with a specific emphasis on supporting lower middle market businesses.

  • The diversification of MSC Income Fund's private loan portfolio across a range of industries serves as a strategic risk management measure, underlining the fund's diversified investment approach.
  • The fund's notable allocation of 92.1% to first lien senior secured debt investments reflects a judicious and calculated approach to yield generation while prioritizing risk mitigation.

MSC Income Fund's active engagement in the private loan market underscores its dedication to bolstering diverse business sectors through tailored debt and equity solutions tailored to cater to the requirements of lower middle market companies.