TCPC vs AP Comparison

BlackRock TCP Capital Corp is an externally-managed specialty finance company focused on middle-market lending. Its investment objective is to achieve high total returns through current income and capital appreciation, with an emphasis on principal protection. It seeks to achieve its investment objective through investments in debt securities of middle-market companies. The group generates returns through a combination of the receipt of contractual interest payments on debt investments and origination and similar fees, and, to a lesser extent, equity appreciation through options, warrants, conversion rights, or direct equity investments.

Ampco-Pittsburgh Corp manufactures and sells engineered, high-performance specialty metal products and customized equipment utilized by industry throughout the world. It operates in two business segments, namely the Forged and Cast Engineered Products segment and the Air and Liquid Processing segment. The Forged and Cast Engineered Products segment produces forged hardened steel rolls, cast rolls, and open-die forged products. Forged hardened steel rolls are used in cold rolling mills by producers of steel, aluminum, & other metals. The Air and Liquid Processing segment includes Aerofin, Buffalo Air Handling, & Buffalo Pumps. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Forged & Cast Engineered Products segment. It has a business presence in the United States & other countries.