10.
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE

The following information sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

 

 

 

For the Years Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

 

$

119,267

 

 

$

62,867

 

 

$

195,874

 

Weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

115,576,890

 

 

 

114,673,460

 

 

 

108,305,428

 

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share

 

$

1.03

 

 

$

0.55

 

 

$

1.81

 

About Earnings Per Share Disclosures

The earnings per share disclosure breaks down the calculation from net income to both basic and diluted EPS, revealing the full impact of a company's capital structure on per-share economics. The reconciliation between basic and diluted share counts exposes how many stock options, RSUs, convertible securities, and warrants are potentially dilutive to existing shareholders.

Key signals: a widening gap between basic and diluted shares indicates growing dilution from equity compensation or convertible instruments. Anti-dilutive securities excluded from the diluted calculation deserve attention — they represent latent dilution that will materialize if the stock price rises. Watch for the effect of share buybacks on per-share metrics: EPS growth driven primarily by repurchases rather than income growth signals weakening fundamentals. Compare year-over-year changes in the diluted share count against equity compensation expense to assess whether management is effectively managing dilution.