Performance: Investments and Managerial Assistance

Spread composition, credit results, and workforce outcomes

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AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025

Lafayette Square USA, Inc. ("LS BDC") has $1 billion in total assets with a mandate to generate performance by investing in Working-Class people and places. In fiscal year 2025, we generated a 10.6% weighted average yield on the portfolio at fair value. As of December 31, 2025, 47% of the portfolio consisted of investments in non-sponsored companies, and 23 portfolio companies elected to implement managerial assistance resources.

LS BDC
Performance Highlights

$1.0B

Total assets (fee-paying AUM) 1

94%

Institutional ownership

$72M

ITD distributions declared 4

10.6%

Weighted average yield (FMV) 5

9.4%

Distribution rate 3

$789M

Investments at fair value

47.1%

Non-sponsored mix by FMV

54

Portfolio companies

4.6%

Net interest margin

221%

Asset coverage ratio 6

This website is for informational purposes only and should be read in conjunction with LS BDC's Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 25, 2026 (linked above), summarizing certain financial and performance information for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. All information herein is as of December 31, 2025 unless otherwise noted. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Nothing herein constitutes an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities of any fund managed by LS BDC Adviser, LLC (with its affiliates, collectively, "Lafayette Square®"). Any such offer or solicitation may only be made by delivery of a confidential private placement memorandum for LS BDC. Please find footnotes and other Important Information at the bottom of this website.

01

Spread

We believe by focusing on non-sponsored businesses and accessing structural funding advantages, we have achieved competitive spreads.

10.6%

Weighted average yield (FMV) 5

6.5%

Weighted average spread

4.6%

Net interest margin

5.8 yrs

Weighted average debt maturity 7

BBB
(low) Stable

Investment grade rating 8

Net Interest Margin

Economic Analysis of Interest Rates

x

Net Interest Margin ("NIM") Deconstructed

Weighted average portfolio yield of 10.6% 5 at fair value generates significant net interest margin over all funding sources as of December 31, 2025. Spread is measured in basis points (bps), where 100 bps = 1.00%. A wider spread reflects greater net interest income earned above the cost of borrowing.

The weighted average yields at fair value of our portfolio as of December 31, 2025 11

x

NIM Over Funding Sources

x

Capital Structure

As of December 31, 2025
Total Debt Outstanding
$572M
Total Debt Capacity
$715M
ING Credit Facility
$277M
Senior Notes
$65M
SBA-Guaranteed Debentures
$230M

Asset-Liability Matching

x

Controlled Pacing Across Vintages

YoY AUM growth

x
59%
YoY Portfolio company growth
30%
YoY total asset growth
02

Credit

Current portfolio summary with breakdowns by industry and geography, as well as performance trends by vintage.

47.1%

Non-sponsored mix by FMV 19

$20.0M

Weighted average EBITDA

49%

Weighted average LTV 18

6.5%

Weighted average spread 20

98.4%

FMV / PAR 22

4.8%

PIK 17

Exited Investments

x

Loan Structure & Portfolio Composition

Portfolio Composition

As of December 31, 2025

Credit Health Summary 24

As of December 31, 2025
x

Vintage Distribution

Performance

Revenue & Adjusted EBITDA Growth 25

All weighted averages are FMV-weighted.

5.2%

Weighted Average Revenue Growth % YoY (FY’24 vs LTM)

9.6%

Weighted Average Adjusted EBITDA Growth % YoY (FY’24 vs LTM)

Credit Quality

Rating Matrix

FMV allocation by rating as of December 31, 2025.

x
Composition Over Time

Investments by Rating 27

Quarterly FMV distribution across credit ratings, Q1 2022 - Q4 2025.

x
    x
      x
      03

      Managerial Assistance

      Year-over-Year Trends

      Performance Improvements in Key Managerial Assistance Metrics

      x
      23

      Companies adopted Managerial Assistance 28

      39%
      +10% YoY

      Managerial Assistance adoption 29

      $357K
      +138% in FY25

      Saved in interest rate step-downs (ITD) 30

      69%

      Lead deal adoption of Managerial Assistance (since inception) - 39% all portfolio adoption

      31,230
      Total jobs supported by Lafayette Square® 32

      Across all portfolio companies and exited investments

      How Services Reach Workers

      Across all deals 33

      x

      Worker Outcomes

      Savings

      382

      Enrollees 42

      $439K

      Cumulative Savings 44

      Lending

      354

      0% APR Loans 43

      $137K

      Est. Debt Prevented 45

      Retirement

      $21.8K

      Retirement Assets Transferred

      Sorted by All Portfolio Companies That Have Adopted Managerial Assistance

        Regions per Lafayette Square® geographic classification. Tile size proportional to number of companies adopted.

        Sorted by All Portfolio Companies That Have Adopted Managerial Assistance
        x

        Industry classifications per GICS. Tile size proportional to number of companies adopted.

        Lead Deal Adoption by Vintage 53

        04

        BDC Revenues and Expenses

        Diversified Income Generation

        Fiscal year 2025 revenues flow through financing and operational expenses to final distribution.

        05

        Goal2030™

        Goal2030™ Targets 57

        Public Goals Aligned With Federal Legislation and Human Capital Outcomes

        Support Working-Class
        jobs

        100K 58
        Jobs Created / Retained:
        16,587 59
        In progress

        Invest in Working-Class
        places

        50%
        Capital Deployed: 55% 60
        Goal met

        Benefits adoption
        across portfolio

        50%
        Portfolio Coverage: 39%
        In progress
        1. Total assets represent the total assets of the Company as set forth on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, including investments at fair value, cash and cash equivalents, and other assets.
        2. Per Share data was derived using the weighted average shares of common stock outstanding during the applicable period. Net asset value ("NAV") per share is determined as of the last day of each fiscal quarter and may fluctuate materially from period to period. NAV per share should not be viewed as indicative of future performance.
        3. Distribution Rate represents the annualized distribution per share (based on the most recent quarterly distribution of $0.35 per share declared Dec. 19, 2025) divided by NAV per share as of Dec. 31, 2025. Distribution Rate is not indicative of future distributions, which are subject to the discretion of the Board of Directors and may be reduced or eliminated at any time. There is no guarantee that distributions will be made at any particular level or at all. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed to shareholders at least annually. The Distribution Rate should not be confused with yield or total return.
        4. Subject to the discretion of and as determined by the Board of Directors, the BDC authorizes and declares ordinary cash distributions on a quarterly basis, based upon earnings estimated by management. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed to shareholders at least annually, although the BDC may retain such capital gains for investment in its discretion. Past distributions are not indicative of future distributions, which may be reduced or eliminated at any time. There is no guarantee that distributions will continue at historical levels. Inception-to-date figure as of Dec. 31, 2025.
        5. Weighted Average Yield at fair market value is only one component of expected performance and should not be viewed as a measure of, or proxy for, the overall return or future performance of the BDC. Yield of assets in the portfolio is not indicative of the distribution rate or total return received by investors. Weighted Average Yield does not reflect the deduction of management fees, incentive fees, borrowing costs, or other fund-level expenses that reduce returns to shareholders. Actual investor returns may be materially lower than the Weighted Average Yield presented.
        6. Asset coverage ratio represents total assets divided by total borrowings. BDCs are required under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended ("1940 Act"), to maintain minimum asset coverage of 150%. A decline in the value of the BDC's portfolio investments could cause the asset coverage ratio to decrease, potentially limiting the BDC's ability to incur additional borrowings or requiring the BDC to sell assets to maintain compliance. The asset coverage ratio may fluctuate and should not be viewed in isolation.
        7. Weighted Average Duration of Portfolio represents the weighted average remaining time to contractual maturity of the BDC's debt investments, weighted by fair market value. Actual duration may differ from contractual maturity due to prepayments, extensions, defaults, or other factors. Duration is not a measure of credit quality or investment risk.
        8. LS BDC has been assigned a Long-Term Issuer Rating and a Long-Term Senior Debt credit rating of BBB (low) with a Stable Trend by Morningstar DBRS. A credit rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold securities and may be subject to revision, suspension, or withdrawal at any time by Morningstar DBRS. Ratings address credit risk only and do not address other risks, including but not limited to liquidity risk, market risk, or price volatility. The rating reflects only the views of Morningstar DBRS at the time of issuance, and Morningstar DBRS is not obligated to update or maintain the rating. Investors should not rely solely on credit ratings when making investment decisions. Information regarding the rating methodology and criteria used by Morningstar DBRS is available at dbrs.morningstar.com.
        9. Weighted Average Cost of Debt is calculated as (a) the actual amount of interest expenses incurred on debt obligations during the period divided by (b) the daily average of total debt obligations outstanding during the same period. This metric reflects the BDC's borrowing costs and may change materially in future periods due to changes in interest rates, refinancing activity, or the addition of new borrowing facilities.
        10. Three-month Term SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate) as published by CME Group Benchmark Administration. Source: https://www.cmegroup.com/market-data/cme-group-benchmark-administration/term-sofr.html. SOFR rates are subject to daily fluctuation and the rate presented is as of a specific date. Changes in SOFR directly impact the interest income earned on the BDC's floating-rate portfolio investments as well as the BDC's borrowing costs.
        11. Computed based on (a) the annual actual interest rate or yield earned plus amortization of fees and discounts on the performing debt and other income producing investments as of the reporting date, divided by (b) the total investments (including investments on non-accrual and non-income producing investments) at amortized cost or fair value. This calculation excludes exit fees that are receivable upon repayment of certain loan investments. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, there were $221 and $0 exit fees, respectively.
        12. Weighted average interest rate of approximately 4.99% (495 basis points) excludes annual facility-related charges, including unused commitment fees, amortization of deferred financing costs, and other non-interest borrowing expenses. The BDC's credit facilities consist of multiple tranches with varying interest rates; the rate presented reflects a weighted average across all outstanding tranches. Including all borrowing-related charges, the effective all-in cost of debt would be higher.
        13. Combined maximum capacity of $350.0M represents the aggregate licensed debenture limit across Lafayette Square SBIC, LP and Lafayette Square SSBIC, LP. As of December 31, 2025, the Company has received SBA commitments of $290.0M in aggregate, with $230.0M currently outstanding.
        14. Investment Maturities: Represents the aggregate fair value of the BDC's debt investments maturing in each period, based on contractual maturity dates as set forth in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities due to prepayments, extensions, defaults, or other factors. Maturity profiles are subject to change and should not be viewed as indicative of future cash flows or liquidity.
        15. Debt Maturities: Represents the aggregate principal amount of the BDC's outstanding borrowings maturing in each period, including the ING revolving credit facility, SBA-guaranteed debentures, and senior unsecured notes. Actual repayment timing may differ from contractual maturity due to refinancing activity, early repayment, or amendments to existing facilities. Debt maturity profiles are subject to change and should not be viewed in isolation.
        16. LS BDC has no portfolio exposure to Software-as-a-Service ("SaaS") companies and no exposure to the software sector broadly. The Company's investment portfolio is concentrated in non-sponsored middle market companies across diversified end markets. No portfolio company derives a material portion of its revenue from the sale or licensing of software products or SaaS subscription models. Portfolio composition is subject to change and there is no guarantee that the BDC will maintain this level of sector concentration or avoidance in future periods.
        17. Payment-in-Kind ("PIK"). Interest that is accrued and added to the principal balance of the loan rather than paid in cash.
        18. LTV (Portfolio Weighted Average) refers to the weighted average loan-to-value ratio across the Company's debt investment portfolio. The loan-to-value ratio for each investment is calculated as the total debt that is both senior to and pari passu with the tranche of debt owned by the Company, divided by the enterprise value of the portfolio company. The weighted average is calculated based on the fair value of the Company's debt investments.
        19. We define non-sponsored businesses as companies that are not substantially owned and managed by asset management firms that raise committed third-party capital to take controlling stakes in portfolio companies.
        20. Based on the contractual interest rate spread at the time of funding. Applicable base rates include SOFR and Prime. For variable rate loans that have a SOFR and Prime Rate Option, the SOFR spread was used in the calculation. For variable rate loans that only have a Prime rate option, the Prime spread was used.
        21. Non-Accrual Rate represents the share of investments placed on non-accrual status as a percentage of total investments at fair market value. ​
        22. FMV/PAR represents the ratio of total portfolio investments at fair value to total funded par amount, as presented in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments.
        23. Represents the weighted average number of financial maintenance covenants per credit agreement across all debt investments in the portfolio, weighted by fair value as of the reporting date.
        24. Net leverage & Interest Coverage & LTV: Net debt includes debt that ranks both senior and equally with the tranche of debt owned by us but excludes debt that is legally and contractually subordinated in right of payment to debt owned by us. Weighted average net debt to EBITDA is weighted based on the fair value of our debt investments, excluding investments where net debt to EBITDA may not be the appropriate measure of credit risk. Weighted average interest coverage is weighted based on the fair value of our performing debt investments, excluding investments where interest coverage may not be the appropriate measure of credit risk. Weighted average EBITDA: Figures are based on portfolio company financial statements available to the Company at period end.
        25. Year over year (“YoY”) revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth figures reflect the twelve months ended September 30, 2025 compared to the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, based on financial statements provided by portfolio companies to the BDC. Growth rates are calculated on a weighted-average basis, weighted by fair market value as of September 30, 2025. Figures include inorganic growth and adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP metric so figures may reflect adjustments for non-recurring items and other add-backs as agreed upon between the borrower and the BDC at the time of the investment.
        26. A portfolio company is placed on a "watch list" when its internal performance rating is 4 or 5 on the Adviser's 1–5 investment rating scale. Watch list percentage shown is based on fair market value as of Dec. 31, 2025. Rating definitions: 1 = Least risk; 2 = Acceptable risk (default for new investments); 3 = Below expectations; 4 = Materially below expectations; 5 = Substantially below expectations, not anticipated to be repaid in full. These internal ratings are subjective assessments by LS Adviser and do not constitute ratings by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization. Watch list status does not necessarily indicate that a loss will be realized.
        27. LS Adviser employs an internal investment rating system to categorize investments on a scale of 1 to 5, assessed no less frequently than quarterly. This system is intended primarily to reflect the underlying risk of a portfolio investment relative to the initial cost basis at origination or acquisition, although it may also consider the performance of the portfolio company's business, collateral coverage, and other relevant factors. These internal ratings are subjective assessments and do not constitute ratings by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization. Investment rating scale: 1 = Least amount of risk to initial cost basis; borrower performing above expectations with generally favorable trends. 2 = Acceptable level of risk similar to risk at origination or acquisition; borrower generally performing as expected (all new investments initially rated 2). 3 = Borrower performing below expectations; loan risk has increased since origination; borrower may be out of compliance with debt covenants, though payments are generally not past due. 4 = Borrower performing materially below expectations; loan risk has increased materially; borrower generally out of compliance with covenants; payments may be past due but generally not more than 120 days. 5 = Borrower performing substantially below expectations; most or all covenants out of compliance; payments substantially delinquent; loans rated 5 are not anticipated to be repaid in full and fair market value is reduced to estimated recovery amount.
        28. Based on GICS industry codes.
        29. A portfolio company is considered to have adopted managerial assistance if it has (i) engaged one or more third-party service providers coordinated through Worker Solutions, LLC ("Worker Solutions®") or (ii) implemented one or more changes to its workplace benefits, compensation practices, or human resources policies, whether through Worker Solutions® recommendations or independently. Services coordinated through Worker Solutions® include, but are not limited to, emergency savings programs, zero-interest loan programs, credit-building services, retirement savings solutions, financial coaching, and hiring and retention support. A portfolio company is counted as having adopted managerial assistance regardless of the number of services engaged, policy changes implemented, or level of employee utilization. Portfolio companies retain full discretion regarding whether to pursue any such initiatives and bear the cost of any adopted services. Adoption metrics do not measure the effectiveness or outcomes of these services for individual workers.
        30. Lafayette Square rewards portfolio companies with an interest rate step-down when they adopt services from third-party service providers and/or implement changes to workplace benefits, compensation practices, or human resources policies (defined as "Managerial Assistance Adoption") that Lafayette Square believes may enhance employee well-being and improve retention. Represents cumulative rate step-down savings received by all eligible portfolio companies from inception through December 31, 2025. Interest rate step-downs reduce the BDC's interest income, which may negatively impact the BDC's net investment income and distributions to shareholders. There is no guarantee that rate step-downs will result in improved employee outcomes or portfolio company performance.
        31. Turnover rates are calculated by dividing total terminations (voluntary and involuntary) for the applicable period by the average number of employees who worked during or received pay for the same period. Employee turnover data is self-reported by portfolio companies, and the accuracy of such data cannot be guaranteed. Calculation methodologies may vary among portfolio companies. Changes in turnover rates may be attributable to factors unrelated to the BDC's managerial assistance or Worker Solutions® initiatives.
        32. Portfolio Company employment metrics shown are comprised of 1) KPI quarterly reporting data from 19 of 54 portfolio companies as of Dec. 31, 2025; and 2) data collected as of the BDC's initial investment for the remaining portfolio companies who did not agree to provide quarterly census data. Corresponding employee metrics rely on feedback from our portfolio companies, the accuracy of which cannot be guaranteed and may be calculated differently by each Portfolio Company.
        33. Lafayette Square provides significant managerial assistance to its portfolio companies as required under the 1940 Act. To supplement that offering, the firm may also introduce portfolio companies to Worker Solutions®, an independent platform that works with company HR and personnel teams to identify third-party services that may enhance employee well-being and reduce turnover. Worker Solutions® is a separate entity from LS BDC. There is no guarantee that the adoption of Worker Solutions® services will result in improved employee outcomes, reduced turnover, or enhanced portfolio company performance.
        34. 382 workers were enrolled in an emergency savings benefit through a third-party service provider across six portfolio companies. Approximately 2,458 workers across five portfolio companies had access to the service. Enrollment and access figures are self-reported by third-party service providers and portfolio companies; accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Enrollment does not indicate the level of individual savings or financial outcomes achieved by participating workers.
        35. 175 workers across four portfolio companies had enrolled in zero-interest loan benefits through two third-party service providers. Approximately 2,378 workers across four portfolio companies had access to these services. Enrollment and access figures are self-reported by third-party service providers and portfolio companies; accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Loan terms and availability are determined by the third-party providers.
        36. 60 workers from one portfolio company had signed up for credit-building services via rent reporting through a third-party service provider. Approximately 695 workers from one portfolio company had access to the service. Enrollment and access figures are self-reported; accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Credit-building outcomes depend on individual circumstances and are not guaranteed.
        37. Seven (7) workers participated in 52 one-on-one financial coaching sessions offered by a third-party service provider. Participation figures are self-reported; accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Financial coaching does not constitute financial advice from Lafayette Square or its affiliates.
        38. Two workers across two portfolio companies engaged with a platform to transfer and consolidate their retirement savings accounts through a third-party service provider. Approximately 479 workers across six portfolio companies had access to the service. Participation and access figures are self-reported; accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
        39. Approximately 355 workers across four portfolio companies had access to a third-party service provider offering home-buying and refinancing resources, including access to mortgage products. Access figures are self-reported; accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Mortgage terms, availability, and interest rates are determined by the third-party provider and are not guaranteed by Lafayette Square or its affiliates.
        40. One portfolio company had adopted services from a third-party service provider offering student loan benefits, including tuition repayment support and employer contributions. One additional company had previously adopted a student debt benefit but had not officially launched the service. Benefit terms and availability are determined by the third-party provider and are not guaranteed by Lafayette Square or its affiliates.
        41. HR policy changes were implemented by reporting portfolio companies, resulting in additional workers having access to new or enhanced workplace benefits. Policy changes and worker access figures are self-reported by portfolio companies; accuracy cannot be guaranteed. There is no guarantee that policy changes will result in improved employee outcomes.
        42. 382 workers were enrolled in an emergency savings benefit through a third-party service provider across six portfolio companies. Approximately 2,458 workers across five portfolio companies had access to the service. Enrollment and access figures are self-reported; accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Enrollment does not indicate the level of savings or financial outcomes achieved by participating workers.
        43. 175 workers across three portfolio companies had taken out a total of 354 zero-percent APR loans through two third-party service providers. Approximately 828 workers across four portfolio companies had access to these services. Loan figures are self-reported by third-party service providers; accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Loan terms and availability are determined by the third-party providers and are not guaranteed by Lafayette Square or its affiliates.
        44. Cumulative savings of approximately $439,000 through third-party service providers across 382 workers from six portfolio companies. Approximately 2,458 workers across five portfolio companies had access to the service. Savings figures are self-reported by third-party service providers; accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Individual savings results vary and past savings levels are not indicative of future results.
        45. Estimated cumulative debt prevented of approximately $137,000 through 354 zero-percent APR loans offered by two third-party service providers across three portfolio companies as of Dec. 31, 2025. Estimated savings are calculated relative to high-cost lending products using the average payday loan APR of approximately 400%, an average loan amount of $218, and an assumed five-month repayment period (the average time to repay payday loans per InCharge Debt Solutions, https://www.incharge.org/debt-relief/how-payday-loans-work/). This estimate is hypothetical and based on assumptions that may not reflect actual borrowing behavior of participating workers. Actual debt prevention outcomes may differ materially.
        46. Human Capital Metrics: The metrics presented in this section are derived from data voluntarily reported by portfolio companies and third-party service providers coordinated through Worker Solutions®, LLC. Lafayette Square cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or comparability of this data across portfolio companies, as reporting methodologies and definitions may vary. These metrics are presented for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as a measure of investment performance or as an indication of the financial returns of the BDC. The adoption of human capital initiatives does not guarantee improved employee outcomes, reduced turnover, or enhanced portfolio company financial performance. As of Dec. 31, 2025, unless otherwise noted.
        47. Turnover rates are calculated by dividing total terminations (voluntary and involuntary) for the applicable period by the average number of employees who worked during or received pay for the same period. Employee turnover data is self-reported by portfolio companies; accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Calculation methodologies may vary among portfolio companies. Year-over-year changes may be attributable to factors unrelated to the BDC's managerial assistance or Worker Solutions® initiatives, including macroeconomic conditions, industry trends, and company-specific factors.
        48. Medical Care Benefits are plans that provide services or payments for services rendered in the hospital or by a qualified medical care provider. Participation is calculated from the unrounded percentage of all workers who are enrolled in a plan. Portfolio companies that did not provide medical care benefits data were excluded from this calculation. Participation rates are self-reported by portfolio companies; accuracy cannot be guaranteed, and methodologies may vary. As of Dec. 31, 2025. 40 employees from portfolio companies who did not provide medical care benefits data to the Portfolio Company were not included in this calculation.
        49. Retirement Benefit Plans include defined benefit pension plans and defined contribution retirement plans. Participation is calculated from the unrounded percentage of all workers who are enrolled in a plan. Portfolio companies that did not provide retirement benefits data were excluded from this calculation. Participation rates are self-reported by portfolio companies; accuracy cannot be guaranteed, and methodologies may vary.  40 employees from portfolio companies who did not provide retirement benefits data to the Portfolio Company were not included in this calculation.
        50. Represents percentage increase or decrease from the prior fiscal year. Year-over-year changes may be attributable to a variety of factors, including changes in portfolio composition, macroeconomic conditions, and company-specific factors.
        51. The current portfolio includes investments in businesses across a variety of sectors, with locations in nine of the BDC's ten Target Regions as defined in the Company's Form 10-K. The maps illustrate, to the extent information is available from portfolio companies, the percentage of portfolio companies that have adopted Managerial Assistance by region. Regional data is based on portfolio company headquarters or primary operating locations as reported by portfolio companies; accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Portfolio composition is subject to change.
        52. Represents companies that have adopted Managerial Assistance, categorized by GICS industry codes. Adoption does not indicate the level of employee utilization of, or outcomes from, adopted services.
        53. Lead deals are debt investments where Lafayette Square serves as administrative agent — meaning we lead the transaction and work directly with the borrower. Secondary participations, where another institution leads the deal, are excluded from this metric.
        54. Target Regions as defined in the Company's Form 10-K filed with the SEC: Cascade (AK, ID, OR, WA), Empire (NY, NJ, CT, PA), Far West (CA, HI, NV), Four Corners (AZ, CO, NM, UT), Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI), Gulf Coast (AR, LA, OK, TX), Mid-Atlantic (DE, KY, MD, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV, DC), Northeast (ME, MA, NH, RI, VT), Plains (IA, KS, MO, MT, NE, ND, SD, WY), Southeast (AL, GA, FL, MS, PR). Total investment income reflects income earned before deduction of management fees, incentive fees, and other operating expenses. Net investment income available to shareholders may be materially lower.
        55. Dividend declared data reflects the actual amount of dividends declared during the applicable period and does not represent a guaranteed or committed distribution level. Future dividends, if any, are subject to the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend on the BDC's earnings, financial condition, and other factors. Past dividends are not indicative of future dividends.
        56. Rounding.
        57. Goal2030™ refers to Lafayette Square's 2030 Goals: (1) increasing employment opportunities by assisting our portfolio companies in creating and/or retaining 100,000 Working Class Jobs and 150,000 jobs overall; (2) incentivizing at least 50% of our borrowers to adopt Managerial Assistance and (3) encouraging economic growth in Working Class Areas by investing at least 50% of our assets in companies that are either located in Working Class Areas or are Substantial Employers of Working Class People.
        58. "Working-Class" is defined based on the definition of low- to moderate-income ("LMI") under the Community Reinvestment Act, as an individual, family, or household whose income is less than 80% of the Area Median Income as reported by the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (https://www.ffiec.gov/data/census/median-income). Area Median Income thresholds vary by geography and are updated periodically. Classification of jobs as "working-class" is based on available compensation data reported by portfolio companies; accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
        59. Portfolio Company employment metrics shown are comprised of 1) KPI quarterly reporting data from 19 of 54 active portfolio companies as Dec. 31, 2025; and 2) data collected as of the BDC’s initial investment for the remaining portfolio companies who did not agree to provide quarterly census data. Corresponding employee metrics rely on feedback from our portfolio companies, the accuracy of which cannot be guaranteed and may be calculated differently by each Portfolio Company.
        60. Borrowers are either located in Working-Class Areas or are Substantial Employers of Working-Class People. “Substantial Employment” means more than 50% of the portfolio company’s workforce, measured by W-2 forms or 1099 forms filed by workers with the Internal Revenue Service.
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        This presentation is for informational purposes only and includes proprietary information of Lafayette Square Holding Company, LLC and its affiliates (collectively herein "Lafayette Square"). This document may not be copied, reproduced or disclosed (in whole or in part) to anyone without Lafayette Square's express written permission. This presentation does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities of any fund managed by Lafayette Square. Any such offer or solicitation may be made only by means of the delivery of a confidential private placement memorandum for Lafayette Square USA, Inc. (the "BDC"), which is managed by LS BDC Adviser, LLC ("LS Adviser"). This presentation should not be used as the sole basis for making a decision as to whether or not to invest in any fund or account managed by Lafayette Square. In making an investment decision, an investor must rely on their own examination of any such fund and the terms of the offering relating thereto. Contents of this presentation should not be construed as legal, tax, investment or other advice, or a recommendation to purchase or sell any particular security. There is no assurance that the BDC will achieve its investment objectives. An investor could lose all or substantially all of his, her or its investment.

        "Statements included herein may constitute ""forward-looking statements"" (such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate,” “intend,” “continue” or “believe” or the negatives thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology)  which may relate to future events or our future performance or financial condition of Lafayette Square. These statements are not guarantees of future results or financial condition and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including statements as to: our future operating results; our business prospects and the prospects of our portfolio companies; the effect of investments that we expect to make and the competition for those investments; our contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties; actual and potential conflicts of interest with LS Adviser, our investment adviser, and other affiliates of the BDC; the dependence of our future success on the general economy and its effect on the industries in which we invest; the ability of our portfolio companies to achieve their objectives; the use of borrowed money to finance a portion of our investments; the adequacy of our financing sources and working capital; and the timing of cash flows, if any, from the operations of our portfolio companies. Due to various risks and uncertainties, actual events or results or actual performance results may differ materially from those reflected or contemplated in such forward-looking statements. As a result, you should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially including: changes in the economy; risks associated with possible disruption in our operations or the economy generally due to terrorism or natural disasters; changes in political, economic or industry conditions, the interest rate environment or conditions affecting the financial and capital markets, including future changes in laws or regulations and conditions in our operating areas; the ability of LS Adviser to locate suitable investments for us and to monitor and administer our investments; the ability of LS Adviser or its affiliates to attract and retain highly talented professionals; our ability to qualify and maintain our qualification as a regulated investment company and as a business development company; general price and volume fluctuations in the stock market; the impact on our business of the Consumer Protection Act and the rules and regulations issued thereunder and any actions toward repeal thereof; and the effect of changes to tax legislation and our tax position. Additional factors may be included from time to time in the filings of Lafayette Square with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. Additionally, certain statements reflect estimates, predictions or opinions of Lafayette Square, which may change. There is no guarantee that these estimates, predictions or opinions will be realized.

        The information included in this presentation is based on information reasonably available to Lafayette Square as of the date hereof and does not purport to be complete. Lafayette Square does not undertake any duty to update the information set forth in this presentation, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Furthermore, the information included in this presentation has been obtained from sources that Lafayette Square believes to be reliable. However, these sources cannot be guaranteed as to their accuracy or completeness. No representation, warranty or undertaking, express or implied, is given as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein by Lafayette Square, and no liability is accepted for the accuracy or completeness of any such information. In evaluation of prior performance information in this presentation, you should remember that past performance is not a guarantee, prediction, or projection of future results, and there can be no assurance that similar results will be achieved in the future."