Oxford Lane Capital Corp. is a publicly traded, closed-end management investment company that primarily invests in debt and equity instruments issued by U.S. middle-market companies. The firm’s investment objective is to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns through current income and capital appreciation. Its portfolio typically includes a mix of senior secured loans, mezzanine debt, and publicly traded convertible securities, providing diversified exposure across industry sectors within the United States.
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, New York, Oxford Lane Capital Corp. is externally managed by Oxford Lane Capital Management LLC. The advisor draws on its credit and capital markets expertise to source, underwrite, and monitor investments in privately negotiated transactions as well as publicly traded instruments. Through active portfolio management, the company seeks to take advantage of market dislocations and idiosyncratic opportunities among issuers with established business models and proven cash flow generation.
In addition to its core portfolio, the company has issued 6.75% Mandatory Redeemable Convertible Notes due 2031, which trade on the Nasdaq under the ticker OXLCL. These notes pay a fixed annual interest rate of 6.75%, paid quarterly, and are mandatorily convertible into common shares or redeemable at maturity. The notes offer investors a hybrid security that combines regular income with the potential for equity participation in Oxford Lane Capital Corp.
Oxford Lane Capital Corp. serves institutional and individual investors seeking income-oriented strategies within the U.S. credit markets. Its leadership team brings together professionals with deep experience in private credit underwriting, portfolio management, and capital markets. While the company’s focus remains on U.S. middle-market issuers, its flexible mandate allows it to adapt to evolving market conditions and pursue opportunities across both private and public credit segments.
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