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Capital Southwest receives SBA green light to apply for second SBIC license; up to $175M additional capacity
CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORP
- SBA issued 'green light' letter inviting Capital Southwest to submit application for a second SBIC license.
- If approved, second license would provide access to up to $175M in SBA-guaranteed debentures, total SBIC capacity reaching $350M.
- First SBIC license received in April 2021; license approval not assured and no timeline given.
- SBIC debentures have 10-year maturities with fixed rates tied to the 10-Year U.S. Treasury rate.
- CFO cites SBIC program as strategic priority to diversify long-term capital and maintain balance sheet flexibility.