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Oxford Square Capital Corp. operates in the financial sector, within the investment management industry, focusing on structured credit and financing for U.S. middle-market companies.
Established as a regulated investment company, it functions as a Business Development Company (BDC), providing capital to private companies and offering investors exposure to diversified corporate debt instruments.
The company was created to expand access to corporate credit markets, enabling investors to participate in a diversified portfolio of corporate loans and structured debt.
Its investment strategy includes senior secured loans, mezzanine debt, and tranches of Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs), seeking risk-adjusted returns through active portfolio management.
Its financial product portfolio includes first- and second-lien corporate debt, along with CLO tranches that provide diversification and exposure to various economic sectors. The company works with private firms, financial institutions, and specialized credit managers.
Oxford Square Capital operates predominantly in the U.S. market, influenced by interest rate cycles, credit market liquidity, middle-market corporate performance, and regulatory requirements applicable to BDCs. Competition arises from other investment companies and private credit funds operating in the same segment.
The company's operational structure includes credit analysis, portfolio management, risk evaluation and financial operations teams. Oxford Square Capital Corp. is externally managed by Oxford Square Management, which oversees asset allocation, due diligence and investment execution.
Headquartered in the United States, the company operates with a streamlined structure focused on efficiency and specialized credit management. Its shares are traded on Nasdaq under the ticker OXSQ.
History and when Oxford Square Capital Corp. was created
Oxford Square Capital Corp. was founded in 2003 in the United States, initially under the name TICC Capital Corp., with the objective of investing in corporate credit and providing financing to middle-market companies.In its early years, it built a diversified portfolio of corporate debt and structured instruments, benefiting from the expansion of the private credit market.
Throughout the 2000s, the company expanded its investment footprint by increasing exposure to CLOs and senior secured corporate loans, solidifying its role in the structured credit sector. In 2018, it underwent a rebranding process, adopting the name Oxford Square Capital Corp. to reflect its long-term strategic focus.
The initial public offering (IPO) occurred in 2003, enabling access to public capital to diversify investments and strengthen its credit portfolio. Over time, the company adapted its strategy to respond to volatility in credit markets, including economic disruptions and fluctuations in interest rate cycles.
Between 2020 and 2024, Oxford Square Capital Corp. operated in a challenging environment marked by pandemic-related disruptions, inflation and monetary tightening.
During this period, the company adjusted its portfolio allocations, strengthened its risk-management framework and expanded investments in structured credit to balance returns and capital preservation.
Additional Information
The Company Oxford Square Capital Corp. (United States), is listed on Nasdaq with a market cap of $ 145.36 Millions, having an equity of $ 158.96 Millions.
The Company está listadathe in the sector of Financial and categorized in industry of Auxiliary Activities of Financial Services.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 1.82 Million, which generated a loss in the amount of $ -2.57 Millions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of -56.56, a P/BV ratio of 0.91 and in the last 12 months the dividend yield of OXSQ was at 22.83%.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker OXSQ.
