Operator
Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Fidus First Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. After the speakers presentation, we ll there will be a question-and-answer session. [Operator Instructions] Please be advised that today s conference is being recorded. [Operator Instructions]
I would now like to turn the call over to your speaker today, Jody Burfening.
Jody Burfening
Managing Director/Principal
Thank you, Lisa, and good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining us for Fidus Investment Corporation s first quarter 2021 earnings conference call. With me this morning are Ed Ross, Fidus Investment Corporation s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; and Shelby Sherard, Chief Financial Officer. Fidus Investment Corporation issued a press release yesterday afternoon with the details of the Company s quarterly financial results. A copy of the press release is available on the Investor Relat