Portman Ridge

Portman Ridge Finance Corporation is a closed-end, externally managed, non-diversified management investment company. It operates under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and is treated as a business development company. For tax purposes, it is classified as a regulated investment company (RIC) under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The company's common stock is listed on The Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol BC Partners.

Portman Ridge focuses on investing in well-established middle market businesses across various industries. The company employs fundamental credit analysis to identify investment opportunities in businesses that exhibit relatively low levels of cyclicality and operating risk. This approach helps in minimizing potential losses and maximizing returns for its investors.

Portman Ridge serves institutional and individual investors looking for stable investment opportunities in the middle market sector. The company generates revenue through interest income, capital gains, and management fees associated with its investment activities.

Keywords: middle market, investment, low cyclicality, operating risk, Nasdaq, regulated investment company, credit analysis, institutional investors, capital gains, management fees.