Prospect Capital Closes Acquisition of QC Holdings for $115 Million

Deal News | Jul 01, 2025 | Globenewswire

Prospect Capital Closes Acquisition of QC Holdings for $115 Million

Prospect Capital Corporation has finalized the acquisition of QC Holdings, Inc. for $115 million. The deal was completed on June 30, 2025, marking an all-cash transaction and removing QC Holdings' common stock from public listing. QC Holdings will continue operating under its current management, led by CEO Darrin Andersen, and maintaining its headquarters in Lenexa, Kansas. Prospect, categorized as a business development company, aims to generate income and growth through diverse investment strategies. With over 325 locations in the U.S. and additional sites in Canada, QC Holdings specializes in consumer credit services offering short-term loans and solutions for clients underserved by traditional banks. Legal advisory roles were undertaken by Blank Rome LLP for Prospect and Stinson LLP for QC Holdings.

Sectors

  • Financial Services
  • Investment Management
  • Consumer Credit Services

Geography

  • United States – Primarily involved as the headquarters for both Prospect Capital and QC Holdings are based in the U.S., and QC Holdings operates extensively in the U.S. market.
  • Canada – Relevant as QC Holdings operates additional locations in Canada, extending the geographical reach of its services.

Industry

  • Financial Services – Involves companies offering financial products such as loans and credit. Relevant because both Prospect Capital and QC Holdings operate within this sector.
  • Investment Management – Investment in businesses and financial management. Relevant as Prospect Capital manages investments as a business development company.
  • Consumer Credit Services – Provides credit solutions to consumers. Main business focus of QC Holdings, making it central to this transaction.

Financials

  • $115 million – The total enterprise value for which Prospect Capital acquired QC Holdings.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
Prospect Capital CorporationAcquirerCompanyAn investment firm focusing on private business investments through equity and debt.
QC Holdings, Inc.TargetCompanyA provider of consumer-focused financial and credit services operating as LendNation in North America.
Blank Rome LLPLegal Advisor to ProspectCompanyProvided legal advisory services for the acquisition transaction.
Stinson LLPLegal Advisor to QC HoldingsCompanyServed as legal advisors to QC Holdings throughout the acquisition process.