TriplePoint Venture Growth: 25% Dividend Cut, What Now? (Rating Upgrade)
BDCBelden(BDC) Seeking Alpha·2024-08-29 10:30
Richard DruryTriplePoint Venture Growth (NYSE:TPVG) chopped its dividend by 25% this month due to insufficient net investment income and performance challenges in the debt portfolio. The dividend cut was widely expected, as the BDC’s shares traded at a dividend yield of up 19% prior to the announcement. I believe TriplePoint Venture Growth cut its dividend down to a more manageable level and the new distribution of $0.30/share is more sustainable. A rise in the non-accrual percentage, persistent investm ...