OFSSO: A 7.5% Baby Bond IPO From OFS Capital

  • OFS Capital's new 7.5% Notes (OFSSO) offer a yield near 7.7%, but the company's asset coverage cushion is thin and trending lower. Our credit quality assessment rates OFS as highly speculative (B2), making OFSSO riskier than most BDC baby bonds in the sector. While interest coverage is adequate, several peer BDC baby bonds offer higher yields and safer credit profiles than OFSSO at current prices.