Insider Trading March 6, 2026

New Mountain Finance Director Steven Klinsky Acquires $1.93M in NMFC Shares; Q4 Revenue Falls Short

Klinsky purchased 237,873 shares on March 5, 2026, while the company reported Q4 2025 revenue below expectations and no near-term M&A updates.

By Jordan Park NMFC
New Mountain Finance Director Steven Klinsky Acquires $1.93M in NMFC Shares; Q4 Revenue Falls Short
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Steven B. Klinsky, a director at New Mountain Finance Corp (NASDAQ: NMFC), purchased 237,873 shares of the company on March 5, 2026, at $8.10 per share, a transaction valued at $1,926,771. The stock was trading at $7.98 at the time of reporting, with New Mountain Finance maintaining a market capitalization of $807 million. The Form 4 filing details both direct and multiple indirect holdings across several trusts. Separately, New Mountain Finance reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings with EPS of $0.32, in line with expectations, while revenue of $77.38 million missed forecasts of $82.53 million by 6.24 percent. The earnings release did not include updates on potential mergers or acquisitions, and there were no recent analyst upgrades or downgrades disclosed.

Key Points

  • Director Steven B. Klinsky bought 237,873 shares of New Mountain Finance Corp on March 5, 2026, at $8.10 per share, totaling $1,926,771.
  • After the transaction, Klinsky directly holds 116,823.91 shares and maintains substantial indirect holdings across multiple trusts, including the 2008 Long Term Trust and several 2024 revocable trusts.
  • New Mountain Finance reported Q4 2025 EPS of $0.32, in line with expectations, but missed revenue estimates with $77.38 million versus an anticipated $82.53 million, a 6.24% shortfall.

Transaction details

According to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, New Mountain Finance Corp director Steven B. Klinsky acquired 237,873 shares of the business on March 5, 2026. The purchase price was $8.10 per share, producing a total transaction value of $1,926,771. At the time of this report, the company's shares were trading at $7.98, modestly below Klinsky's purchase price, and the firm's market capitalization stood at $807 million.


How the shares are held

The filing lays out the holding structure tied to the March 5 transaction. Of the 237,873 shares purchased, 79,291 are identified as being held indirectly, while 158,582 are recorded as being held indirectly through The Steven B. Klinsky 2024 Revocable Trust. The filing further details Klinsky's broader ownership across a number of trusts and in direct form.

  • Direct ownership after the transactions: 116,823.91 shares.
  • Indirect ownership through The Steven B. Klinsky 2008 Long Term Trust: 1,298,444 shares.
  • Indirect ownership through The Steven B. Klinsky Non-GST Exempt Trust: 1,020,267 shares.
  • Indirect ownership through The Steven B. Klinsky 2024 Revocable Trust ("2024 Trust 1"): 5,037,524 shares.
  • Indirect ownership through The Steven B. Klinsky 2024 Revocable Trust ("2024 Trust 2"): 3,457,379 shares.
  • Indirect ownership through The Steven B. Klinsky 2024 Revocable Trust ("2024 Trust 3"): 855,000 shares.
  • Additional indirect ownership of 11,191 shares, with 11,175 held through a trust by an immediate family member.

Recent financial results

Separately, New Mountain Finance Corporation released fourth-quarter 2025 results. The company reported earnings per share of $0.32, which matched expectations. Revenue for the quarter was $77.38 million, below the anticipated $82.53 million, representing a 6.24 percent shortfall versus consensus. The revenue miss was specifically noted as a focal point for investors.

The earnings announcement did not include commentary or updates regarding potential mergers or acquisitions. The company also did not report any recent analyst upgrades or downgrades in connection with the quarter. Market participants have been monitoring these developments and the holding disclosures filed by company insiders.


Context and limitations

The information above comes from the Form 4 filing and the company's published fourth-quarter 2025 results. The filing specifies how Klinsky's reported purchase is allocated among direct and indirect ownership vehicles but does not provide analysis or commentary on motives, timing beyond the transaction date, or strategic intent. Likewise, the earnings release documents the EPS and revenue figures and the absence of M&A updates and recent analyst rating changes, without further guidance or forward-looking statements included in the filing reviewed here.

Risks

  • Revenue shortfall - The company reported Q4 2025 revenue below consensus, a development that could influence investor sentiment in the financial and lending sectors.
  • Market price sensitivity - The reported insider purchase price of $8.10 exceeds the current trading price of $7.98, indicating short-term market moves that may affect equity market participants.
  • Limited disclosure on strategic actions - The earnings announcement did not include updates on potential mergers or acquisitions, leaving strategic direction uncertain for investors tracking corporate actions in the financial services sector.

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