Key Takeaway: Capital Southwest Corp.

Key Takeaway: In this exclusive interview, Capital Southwest (CSWC) CEO Michael Sarner reveals how the firm maintains a 34% market premium and 100% dividend coverage while 29 BDC competitors recently cut payouts. Sarner discusses CSWC’s disciplined focus on the lower middle market, a conservative 0.89x leverage ratio, and the strategic advantages of an internal management structure that perfectly aligns executive incentives with shareholder value. Learn how the firm is navigating 2026 macro risks, from AI disruption to shifting interest rates.