Martin C. Bicknell, identified as a 10% owner of Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. (NASDAQ: PSBD), has significantly increased his indirect stake in the business development company through a series of strategic share purchases. The transactions, which took place on July 1 and July 2, 2026, involved the acquisition of 80,000 shares of common stock, totaling $844,800 in value. These shares were purchased at prices ranging from $10.55 to $10.57 per share, with 40,000 shares acquired on each of the two days. The purchases were executed indirectly through MCHC, LLC, an entity where Bicknell serves as the sole member and may be deemed to beneficially own the shares. Following these transactions, Bicknell's indirect beneficial ownership in Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. includes 311,988 shares held by MCHC, LLC, 1,562,896 shares through 1248 Holdings, LLC, which he controls, and 1,391,817 shares through BFFV, LLC, where he serves as the Elected Manager of the entities owning its membership interests.
The stock currently trades at $10.49, slightly below Bicknell's purchase prices, while offering an attractive dividend yield of 15.2%. According to an InvestingPro tip, the company pays a significant dividend to shareholders, though investors should note that InvestingPro's Financial Health score rates the company as "WEAK." InvestingPro offers 3 additional exclusive tips for PSBD subscribers.
In other recent news, Palmer Square Capital BDC announced a second-quarter 2026 supplemental dividend of $0.03 per share, scheduled for payment on July 13, 2026. Additionally, the company expanded its share repurchase program by $30 million, extending it until June 22, 2027, with approximately $22.2 million of shares repurchased to date. RBC Capital revised its price target for Palmer Square Capital BDC to $11.00 from $12.00, maintaining a Sector Perform rating, following a decline in net asset value due to liquid loan pricing and wider spreads. Lucid Capital Markets initiated coverage on the company with a Neutral rating and a price target of $11.50, noting potential for book value recovery despite recent net asset value weakness. In related developments, Palmer Square Capital Management reduced the net asset value of its private credit fund by 10% in the first quarter, attributing the decline to software asset writedowns amid concerns over the impact of artificial intelligence on software business models. These developments highlight ongoing strategic adjustments and market evaluations by Palmer Square Capital BDC and its analysts.
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