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Stellus Capital Investment Corporation Reports Results for its First Fiscal Quarter Ended March 31, 2017.
HIGHLIGHTS |
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Portfolio results |
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Total assets |
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Investment portfolio, at fair value |
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Net assets |
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Weighted average yield on debt investments |
11.3% |
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Net asset value per share |
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Portfolio activity |
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Total investments made |
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Number of new investments |
5 |
3 |
Repayments and sale of investments, including amortization |
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Number of portfolio companies at |
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end of period |
46 |
40 |
Operating results |
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Total investment income |
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Net investment income |
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Net investment income per share |
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Realized Loss per share* |
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Regular distributions per share |
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Net increase in net assets from operations |
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Net increase in net assets from operations per share |
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On February 1, 2017, our first lien term loan in Glori Energy Production, Inc. was converted to an equity position, resulting in a realized loss of |
"Our equity raise in April generated approximately
Portfolio and Investment Activity
We completed the first quarter of 2017 with a portfolio of
During the quarter ended
This compares to the portfolio as of
Results of Operations
Investment income for the quarter ended
Operating expenses for the quarter ended
Net investment income was
For the quarter ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company had a realized loss of $0.7 million and a realized gain of $894, respectively. The Company's investment portfolio had a net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, of $2.6 million and ($1.7) million, respectively.
Our net increase in net assets resulting from operations totaled
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our liquidity and capital resources are derived from our credit facility and cash flows from operations, including investment sales and repayments, and income earned. Our primary use of funds from operations includes investments in portfolio companies and other operating expenses we incur, as well as the payment of dividends to the holders of our common stock. We used, and expect to continue to use, these capital resources as well as proceeds from any future public and private offerings of securities to finance our investment activities.
As of
For the three months ended
For the three months ended March 31, 2016, our operating activities used cash of $0.1 million primarily due to the purchase of new investments offset by cash interest received. For the same period, our financing activities used cash of $4.2 million, due to distributions to stockholders during the period.
Distributions
During the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, we declared aggregate distributions of $0.34 per share (
Recent Portfolio Activity
New investment transactions and repayments that occurred during the quarter ended
- On January 5, 2017, we sold our position in Securus Technologies Holdings, Inc. for proceeds of $8.4 million. We realized a loss of $42 thousand related to the sale.
- On January 25, 2017, we received full repayment on the first lien term loan of Momentum Telecom, Inc. for proceeds of $15.3 million, including a $0.2 million premium.
- On February 1, 2017, our first lien term loan in Glori Energy Production, Inc. was converted to an equity position, resulting in a realized loss of
$0.8 million . This realized loss was previously recorded as an unrealized loss atDecember 31, 2016 ; therefore there is no impact on earnings or NAV during the quarter endedMarch 31, 2017 . - On February 3, 2017, we invested $6.3 million in the unsecured term loan of Time Manufacturing, Inc., a global manufacturer of vehicle-mounted aerial lift equipment. Additionally, we invested $0.5 million in the equity of the company.
- On February 8, 2017, we received full repayment on the second lien term loan of MTC Intermediate Holdco for proceeds of $10.4 million, including a $0.1 million premium. Additionally, we received $0.7 million in dividends for the equity in MTC Parent, LP., which under GAAP are recorded as a return of capital rather than dividend income.
- On March 1, 2017, we received full repayment on the first lien term loan of 360 Holdings III Corp for proceeds of $4.0 million, including a
$0.04 million premium. - On March 27, 2017, we invested $5.0 million in the second lien term loan of Beneplace, Inc., an employee voluntary benefit program management company. Additionally, we invested $0.5 million in the equity of the company.
- On March 31, 2017, we invested $10 million in the second lein term loan of National Trench Safety, LLC, a rental and seller of underground equipment and trench safety products. Additionally, we invested $0.5 million in the equity of the company.
Events Subsequent to
Equity Offering
On
On
Credit Facility
The outstanding balance under the Credit Facility as of
Dividend Declared
On
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Conference Call Information
For those wishing to participate by telephone, please dial 888-572-7029 (domestic). Use passcode 1752487. Starting approximately twenty-four hours after the conclusion of the call, a replay will be available through
Contacts
Chief Financial Officer
thuskinson@stelluscapital.com
PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION | |||||||
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES | |||||||
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2017 |
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ASSETS |
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Non-controlled, affiliated investments, at fair value (amortized cost of |
$ |
1,010,518 |
$ |
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Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments, at fair value (amortized cost of
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350,710,227 |
365,625,891 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
11,488,905 |
9,194,129 | |||||
Interest receivable |
4,271,767 |
4,601,742 | |||||
Deferred offering costs |
81,813 |
— | |||||
Accounts receivable |
8,042 |
748 | |||||
Prepaid expenses |
456,281 |
456,219 | |||||
Total Assets |
$ |
368,027,553 |
$ |
379,878,729 | |||
LIABILITIES |
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Notes Payable, net of deferred financing costs |
$ |
24,612,560 |
$ |
24,565,891 | |||
Credit facility payable, net of prepaid loan structure fees |
101,794,115 |
115,171,208 | |||||
SBA Debentures, net of prepaid loan fees |
63,422,247 |
63,342,036 | |||||
Dividends payable |
1,413,982 |
1,413,982 | |||||
Base management fees payable |
1,564,528 |
1,608,295 | |||||
Incentive fees payable |
1,223,621 |
1,353,271 | |||||
Interest payable |
423,474 |
973,812 | |||||
Unearned revenue |
18,169 |
19,955 | |||||
Administrative services payable |
303,869 |
272,511 | |||||
Deferred Tax Liability |
— |
8,593 | |||||
Other accrued expenses and liabilities |
586,354 |
267,390 | |||||
Total Liabilities |
$ |
195,362,919 |
$ |
208,996,944 | |||
Net Assets |
$ |
172,664,634 |
$ |
170,881,785 | |||
NET ASSETS |
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Common Stock, par value |
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shares authorized, 12,479,957 and 12,479,959 shares |
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issued and outstanding, respectively) |
$ |
12,480 |
$ |
12,480 | |||
Paid-in capital |
180,994,723 |
180,994,723 | |||||
Accumulated Net Realized Loss |
(13,801,722) |
(13,089,671) | |||||
Distributions in excess of net investment income |
(534,070) |
(435,794) | |||||
Net unrealized appreciation on investments and cash |
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equivalents, net of provision for taxes of |
5,993,223 |
3,400,047 | |||||
Net Assets |
$ |
172,664,634 |
$ |
170,881,785 | |||
Total Liabilities and Net Assets |
$ |
368,027,553 |
$ |
379,878,729 | |||
Net Asset Value Per Share |
$ |
13.84 |
$ |
13.69 |
TELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION | ||||||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited) | ||||||||
For the |
For the | |||||||
three months |
three months | |||||||
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2017 |
2016 | |||||||
INVESTMENT INCOME |
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Interest income |
$ |
9,476,252 |
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9,374,737 | ||||
Other income |
387,728 |
93,096 | ||||||
Total Investment Income |
9,863,980 |
9,467,833 | ||||||
OPERATING EXPENSES |
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Management fees |
$ |
1,564,528 |
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1,548,373 | ||||
Valuation fees |
166,089 |
132,466 | ||||||
Administrative services expenses |
309,098 |
287,300 | ||||||
Incentive fees |
1,021,227 |
1,024,822 | ||||||
Professional fees |
227,677 |
192,111 | ||||||
Directors' fees |
92,000 |
92,000 | ||||||
Insurance expense |
109,252 |
118,026 | ||||||
Interest expense and other fees |
2,068,630 |
1,879,843 | ||||||
Other general and administrative expenses |
161,852 |
93,602 | ||||||
Total Operating Expenses |
$ |
5,720,353 |
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5,368,543 | ||||
Net Investment Income |
$ |
4,143,627 |
$ |
4,099,290 | ||||
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Cash |
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Equivalents |
$ |
(712,051) |
$ |
894 | ||||
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on |
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Investments and Cash Equivalents |
$ |
2,584,583 |
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(1,743,674) | ||||
Benefit for taxes on net realized loss or net unrealized gain on investments at Taxable Subsidiaries |
$ |
8,593 |
$ |
167,339 | ||||
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations |
$ |
6,024,752 |
$ |
2,523,849 | ||||
Net Investment Income Per Share |
$ |
0.33 |
$ |
0.33 | ||||
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations |
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Per Share |
$ |
0.48 |
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0.20 | ||||
Weighted Average Shares of Common Stock |
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Outstanding |
12,479,957 |
12,479,960 | ||||||
Distributions Per Share |
$ |
0.34 |
$ |
0.34 |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (unaudited) | ||||||
For the |
For the | |||||
three months |
three months | |||||
ended |
ended | |||||
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2017 |
2016 | |||||
Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations |
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Net investment income |
$ |
4,143,627 |
$ |
4,099,290 | ||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and cash equivalents |
(712,051) |
894 | ||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and |
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cash equivalents |
2,584,583 |
(1,743,674) | ||||
Benefit for taxes on net realized loss or |
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net unrealized gain on investments at Taxable Subsidiaries |
8,593 |
167,339 | ||||
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations |
$ |
6,024,752 |
$ |
2,523,849 | ||
Stockholder distributions from: |
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Net investment income |
(4,241,903) |
(4,242,443) | ||||
Total Distributions |
$ |
(4,241,903) |
$ |
(4,242,443) | ||
Total increase (decrease) in net assets |
$ |
1,782,849 |
$ |
(1,718,594) | ||
Net assets at beginning of period |
$ |
170,881,785 |
$ |
164,651,104 | ||
Net assets at end of period (includes |
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$ |
172,664,634 |
$ |
162,932,510 |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited) | ||||||||
For the |
For the | |||||||
three months |
three months | |||||||
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Cash flows from operating activities |
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations |
$ |
6,024,752 |
$ |
2,523,849 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: |
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Purchases of investments |
(23,151,902) |
(5,367,633) | ||||||
Proceeds from sales and repayments of investments |
39,279,309 |
513,365 | ||||||
Net change in unrealized depreciation (appreciation) on investments |
(2,584,583) |
1,743,674 | ||||||
Deferred tax provision (benefit) |
(8,593) |
(167,339) | ||||||
Increase in investments due to PIK |
(82,119) |
(54,729) | ||||||
Amortization of premium and accretion of discount, net |
(267,611) |
(289,807) | ||||||
Amortization of loan structure fees |
122,908 |
130,423 | ||||||
Amortization of deferred financing costs |
46,669 |
81,101 | ||||||
Amortization of loan fees on SBIC debentures |
80,211 |
47,184 | ||||||
Net realized (gain) loss on investments |
712,051 |
(894) | ||||||
Changes in other assets and liabilities |
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Decrease in interest receivable |
329,975 |
108,022 | ||||||
Increase in accounts receivable |
(7,294) |
7,684 | ||||||
Increase in prepaid expenses and fees |
(62) |
12,586 | ||||||
Increase (decrease) in management fees payable |
(43,767) |
29,594 | ||||||
Increase (decrease) in incentive fees payable |
(129,650) |
623,279 | ||||||
Increase in administrative services payable |
31,358 |
71,425 | ||||||
Decrease in interest payable |
(550,338) |
(199,796) | ||||||
Decrease in unearned revenue |
(1,786) |
(3,618) | ||||||
Increase in other accrued expenses and liabilities |
318,964 |
82,341 | ||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
$ |
20,118,492 |
(109,289) | |||||
Cash flows from financing activities |
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Offering costs paid for common stock issued |
(81,813) |
— | ||||||
Stockholder distributions paid |
(4,241,903) |
(4,242,443) | ||||||
Borrowings under credit facility |
9,000,000 |
— | ||||||
Repayments of credit facility |
(22,500,000) |
— | ||||||
Net cash used in financing activities |
(17,823,716) |
(4,242,443) | ||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
2,294,776 |
(4,351,732) | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents balance at beginning of period |
9,194,129 |
10,875,790 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents balance at end of period |
$ |
11,488,905 |
$ |
6,524,058 | ||||
Supplemental and non-cash financing activities |
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Interest expense paid |
$ |
2,369,181 |
$ |
1,820,930 | ||||
Excise tax paid |
37,648 |
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Conversion from debt to equity |
864,101 |
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