Fidus Investment Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Fidus Investment Corporation (NASDAQ:FDUS) reported strong third-quarter results for 2022, with total investment income reaching $25.0 million. Net investment income surged to $12.7 million or $0.52 per share, marking a 148.5% increase year-over-year. The company declared a base dividend of $0.36 and supplemental dividend of $0.15 for Q4 2022. Additionally, a special dividend of $0.10 per share was approved. As of September 30, 2022, net asset value stood at $474.4 million, or $19.41 per share, reflecting stable portfolio growth and investment performance.
- Net investment income increased by 148.5% to $12.7 million, or $0.52 per share.
- Total investment income rose 17.7% to $25.0 million.
- Declared a base dividend of $0.36 per share and supplemental dividend of $0.15 for Q4 2022.
- Special dividend of $0.10 per share also approved for Q4 2022.
- Net asset value (NAV) was $474.4 million, or $19.41 per share.
- Net increase in net assets from operations fell by 59.8% to $11.4 million compared to Q3 2021.
Base Dividend of
Board of Directors Declared Special Dividend of
EVANSTON, Ill., Nov. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fidus Investment Corporation (NASDAQ:FDUS) (“Fidus” or the “Company”), a provider of customized debt and equity financing solutions, primarily to lower middle-market companies based in the United States, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022.
Third Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights
- Total investment income of
$25.0 million - Net investment income of
$12.7 million , or$0.52 per share - Adjusted net investment income of
$12.5 million , or$0.51 per share(1) - Net increase in net assets resulting from operations of
$11.4 million , or$0.47 per share - Invested
$107.9 million in debt and equity securities, including six new portfolio companies - Received proceeds from repayments and realizations of
$60.2 million - Paid supplemental dividend of
$0.07 per share and regular quarterly dividend of$0.36 per share on September 23, 2022 - Net asset value (“NAV”) of
$474.4 million , or$19.41 per share, as of September 30, 2022 - Estimated spillover income (or taxable income in excess of distributions) as of September 30, 2022 of
$69.9 million , or$2.86 per share
Management Commentary
“Through continued monetization and redeployment of proceeds from equity realizations into income producing assets, we grew adjusted net investment income
“We believe our strategy of building a portfolio of debt investments that produce recurring income and equity investments that provide us with incremental returns and a margin of safety is effective in delivering value for our shareholders,” added Mr. Ross. “Based on our success in building our debt portfolio this year and in monetizing various equity investments over the past two years, we believe we are well positioned to continue delivering value to our shareholders through both stable dividends and NAV growth over the long term. With this in mind, the Board of Directors has approved a dividend policy for 2023 that balances near term distribution of excess spillover income with continued investment in building the portfolio. Included in the quarterly dividend distributions for 2023 will be an increase in the base dividend to
(1) Supplemental information regarding adjusted net investment income:
On a supplemental basis, we provide information relating to adjusted net investment income, which is a non-GAAP measure. This measure is provided in addition to, but not as a substitute for, net investment income. Adjusted net investment income represents net investment income excluding any capital gains incentive fee expense or (reversal) attributable to realized and unrealized gains and losses. The management agreement with our investment adviser provides that a capital gains incentive fee is determined and paid annually with respect to cumulative realized capital gains (but not unrealized capital gains) to the extent such realized capital gains exceed realized and unrealized losses. In addition, we accrue, but do not pay, a capital gains incentive fee in connection with any unrealized capital appreciation, as appropriate. As such, we believe that adjusted net investment income is a useful indicator of operations exclusive of any capital gains incentive fee expense or (reversal) attributable to realized and unrealized gains and losses. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations of net investment income to adjusted net investment income are set forth in Schedule 1.
Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results
The following table provides a summary of our operating results for the three months ended September 30, 2022, as compared to the same period in 2021 (dollars in thousands, except per share data):
| Three Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | $ Change | % Change | |||||||||||||
| Interest income | $ | 21,511 | $ | 17,859 | $ | 3,652 | 20.4 | % | ||||||||
| Payment-in-kind interest income | 413 | 1,260 | (847 | ) | (67.2 | %) | ||||||||||
| Dividend income | 645 | 457 | 188 | 41.1 | % | |||||||||||
| Fee income | 2,415 | 1,647 | 768 | 46.6 | % | |||||||||||
| Interest on idle funds | 8 | 6 | 2 | 33.3 | % | |||||||||||
| Total investment income | $ | 24,992 | $ | 21,229 | $ | 3,763 | 17.7 | % | ||||||||
| Net investment income | $ | 12,719 | $ | 5,118 | $ | 7,601 | 148.5 | % | ||||||||
| Net investment income per share | $ | 0.52 | $ | 0.21 | $ | 0.31 | 147.6 | % | ||||||||
| Adjusted net investment income (1) | $ | 12,461 | $ | 9,782 | $ | 2,679 | 27.4 | % | ||||||||
| Adjusted net investment income per share (1) | $ | 0.51 | $ | 0.40 | $ | 0.11 | 27.5 | % | ||||||||
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ | 11,428 | $ | 28,442 | $ | (17,014 | ) | (59.8 | %) | |||||||
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations per share | $ | 0.47 | $ | 1.16 | $ | (0.69 | ) | (59.5 | %) | |||||||
The
For the three months ended September 30, 2022, total expenses, including the base management fee waivers and income tax provision, were
Net investment income increased by
For the three months ended September 30, 2022, the total net realized gain/(loss) on investments, net of income tax (provision)/benefit on realized gains, was
Portfolio and Investment Activities
As of September 30, 2022, the fair value of our investment portfolio totaled
Third quarter 2022 investment activity included the following new portfolio company investments:
- AmeriWater, LLC, a leading provider of water purification systems and aftermarket parts & consumables for healthcare and industrial applications. Fidus invested
$7.8 million in first lien debt,$2.0 million in subordinated debt, and$1.0 million in common equity. - BP Thrift Buyer, LLC (dba myUnique and Ecothrift), a retail thrift store operator specializing in the sale of secondhand merchandise. Fidus invested
$20.0 million in first lien debt and$1.0 million in common equity. - Magenta Buyer LLC (dba Trellix), a global cybersecurity company. Fidus invested
$7.2 million in second lien debt. - MBS Opco, LLC (dba Marketron), a leading provider of enterprise software solutions for radio and television broadcasters. Fidus invested
$27.0 million in first lien debt. - OnePath Systems, LLC, a leading provider of a full suite of managed IT services including cloud, cybersecurity, unified communications, backup and restoration, outsourced IT, help desk, and procurement services. Fidus invested
$11.0 million in first lien debt and$0.5 million in common equity. - Sonicwall US Holdings, Inc., a global provider of network and access security solutions. Fidus invested
$4.8 million in second lien debt.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of September 30, 2022, we had
Subsequent Events
On October 3, 2022, we invested
On October 7, 2022, we exited our debt investment in UPG Company, LLC. We received payment in full of
On October 17, 2022, we exited our debt and equity investment in OMC Investors, LLC (dba Ohio Medical Corporation). We received payment in full of
On October 31, 2022, we invested
On November 1, 2022, we issued an additional
Fourth Quarter 2022 Dividends Declared
On August 1, 2022, our board of directors declared a base dividend of
On October 31, 2022, our board of directors declared an incremental supplemental dividend of
When declaring dividends, our board of directors reviews estimates of taxable income available for distribution, which differs from consolidated income under GAAP due to (i) changes in unrealized appreciation and depreciation, (ii) temporary and permanent differences in income and expense recognition, and (iii) the amount of undistributed taxable income carried over from a given year for distribution in the following year. The final determination of 2022 taxable income, as well as the tax attributes for 2022 dividends, will be made after the close of the 2022 tax year. The final tax attributes for 2022 dividends will generally include ordinary taxable income but may also include capital gains, qualified dividends and return of capital.
Fidus has adopted a dividend reinvestment plan (“DRIP”) that provides for reinvestment of dividends on behalf of its stockholders, unless a stockholder elects to receive cash. As a result, when we declare a cash dividend, stockholders who have not “opted out” of the DRIP at least two days prior to the dividend payment date will have their cash dividends automatically reinvested in additional shares of our common stock. Those stockholders whose shares are held by a broker or other financial intermediary may receive dividends in cash by notifying their broker or other financial intermediary of their election.
Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results Conference Call
Management will host a conference call to discuss the operating and financial results at 9:00am ET on Friday, November 4, 2022. To participate in the conference call, please dial (646) 307-1963 approximately 10 minutes prior to the call. International callers should dial (800) 715-9871. Please reference conference ID #2656006.
A live webcast of the conference call will be available at http://investor.fdus.com/events-presentations. Please access the website 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to download and install any necessary audio software. An archived replay of the conference call will also be available in the investor relations section of the Company’s website.
ABOUT FIDUS INVESTMENT CORPORATION
Fidus Investment Corporation provides customized debt and equity financing solutions to lower middle-market companies, which management generally defines as U.S. based companies with revenues between
Fidus is an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company that has elected to be treated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. In addition, for tax purposes, Fidus has elected to be treated as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Fidus was formed in February 2011 to continue and expand the business of Fidus Mezzanine Capital, L.P., which commenced operations in May 2007 and is licensed by the U.S. Small Business Administration as a Small Business Investment Company (SBIC).
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements which are based upon current expectations and are inherently uncertain, including, but not limited to, statements about the future performance and financial condition of the Company, the prospects of our existing and prospective portfolio companies, the financial condition and ability of our existing and prospective portfolio companies to achieve their objectives, and the timing, form and amount of any distributions or supplemental dividends in the future. Any such statements, other than statements of historical fact, are likely to be affected by other unknowable future events and conditions, including elements of the future that are or are not under the Company’s control, and that the Company may or may not have considered, such as changes in the financial and lending markets and the impact of interest rate volatility, including the decommissioning of LIBOR and rising interest rates; accordingly, such statements cannot be guarantees or assurances of any aspect of future performance. Actual developments and results are highly likely to vary materially from these estimates and projections of the future as a result of a number of factors related to changes in the markets in which the Company invests, changes in the financial, capital, and lending markets, and other factors described from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such statements speak only as of the time when made, and are based on information available to the Company as of the date hereof and are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any such statement now or in the future, except as required by applicable law.
| FIDUS INVESTMENT CORPORATION Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities (in thousands, except shares and per share data) | ||||||||
| September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Investments, at fair value: | ||||||||
| Control investments (cost: | $ | — | $ | 2,151 | ||||
| Affiliate investments (cost: | 95,575 | 137,284 | ||||||
| Non-control/non-affiliate investments (cost: | 761,339 | 579,689 | ||||||
| Total investments, at fair value (cost: | 856,914 | 719,124 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 40,411 | 169,417 | ||||||
| Interest receivable | 11,643 | 8,231 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 780 | 413 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 909,748 | $ | 897,185 | ||||
| LIABILITIES | ||||||||
| SBA debentures, net of deferred financing costs | $ | 128,803 | $ | 103,978 | ||||
| Notes, net of deferred financing costs | 245,847 | 245,016 | ||||||
| Borrowings under Credit Facility, net of deferred financing costs | (1,455 | ) | (595 | ) | ||||
| Secured borrowings | 16,995 | 17,637 | ||||||
| Accrued interest and fees payable | 3,043 | 4,668 | ||||||
| Base management fee payable, net of base management fee waiver – due to affiliate | 3,687 | 3,135 | ||||||
| Income incentive fee payable – due to affiliate | 3,047 | 2,622 | ||||||
| Capital gains incentive fee payable – due to affiliate | 22,498 | 29,227 | ||||||
| Administration fee payable and other, net – due to affiliate | 559 | 668 | ||||||
| Dividends Payable | 10,508 | — | ||||||
| Taxes payable | 315 | 2,410 | ||||||
| Accounts payable and other liabilities | 1,514 | 655 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | $ | 435,361 | $ | 409,421 | ||||
| Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
| NET ASSETS | ||||||||
| Common stock, | ||||||||
| issued and outstanding at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively) | $ | 24 | $ | 24 | ||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 361,807 | 361,807 | ||||||
| Total distributable earnings | 112,556 | 125,933 | ||||||
| Total net assets | 474,387 | 487,764 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and net assets | $ | 909,748 | $ | 897,185 | ||||
| Net asset value per common share | $ | 19.41 | $ | 19.96 | ||||
| FIDUS INVESTMENT CORPORATION Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) (in thousands, except shares and per share data) | ||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||||
| Investment Income: | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | ||||||||||||||||
| Control investments | $ | — | $ | 927 | $ | — | $ | 2,495 | ||||||||
| Affiliate investments | 892 | 537 | 2,433 | 2,096 | ||||||||||||
| Non-control/non-affiliate investments | 20,619 | 16,395 | 55,532 | 50,197 | ||||||||||||
| Total interest income | 21,511 | 17,859 | 57,965 | 54,788 | ||||||||||||
| Payment-in-kind interest income | ||||||||||||||||
| Control investments | — | 724 | — | 1,661 | ||||||||||||
| Affiliate investments | — | 86 | 30 | 281 | ||||||||||||
| Non-control/non-affiliate investments | 413 | 450 | 1,297 | 1,390 | ||||||||||||
| Total payment-in-kind interest income | 413 | 1,260 | 1,327 | 3,332 | ||||||||||||
| Dividend income | ||||||||||||||||
| Control investments | — | — | — | 568 | ||||||||||||
| Affiliate investments | — | — | 725 | 110 | ||||||||||||
| Non-control/non-affiliate investments | 645 | 457 | 685 | 699 | ||||||||||||
| Total dividend income | 645 | 457 | 1,410 | 1,377 | ||||||||||||
| Fee income | ||||||||||||||||
| Control investments | — | — | — | 400 | ||||||||||||
| Affiliate investments | 155 | 102 | 452 | 370 | ||||||||||||
| Non-control/non-affiliate investments | 2,260 | 1,545 | 5,497 | 6,071 | ||||||||||||
| Total fee income | 2,415 | 1,647 | 5,949 | 6,841 | ||||||||||||
| Interest on idle funds | 8 | 6 | 12 | 7 | ||||||||||||
| Total investment income | 24,992 | 21,229 | 66,663 | 66,345 | ||||||||||||
| Expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest and financing expenses | 4,686 | 4,662 | 13,737 | 14,418 | ||||||||||||
| Base management fee | 3,763 | 3,270 | 10,724 | 9,661 | ||||||||||||
| Incentive fee - income | 3,047 | 2,425 | 5,283 | 7,644 | ||||||||||||
| Incentive fee (reversal) - capital gains | (258 | ) | 4,664 | (593 | ) | 8,638 | ||||||||||
| Administrative service expenses | 480 | 438 | 1,412 | 1,281 | ||||||||||||
| Professional fees | 339 | 507 | 1,546 | 1,482 | ||||||||||||
| Other general and administrative expenses | 303 | 214 | 719 | 615 | ||||||||||||
| Total expenses before base management fee waiver | 12,360 | 16,180 | 32,828 | 43,739 | ||||||||||||
| Base management fee waiver | (76 | ) | (69 | ) | (228 | ) | (98 | ) | ||||||||
| Total expenses, net of base management fee waiver | 12,284 | 16,111 | 32,600 | 43,641 | ||||||||||||
| Net investment income before income taxes | 12,708 | 5,118 | 34,063 | 22,704 | ||||||||||||
| Income tax provision (benefit) | (11 | ) | — | (2 | ) | 32 | ||||||||||
| Net investment income | 12,719 | 5,118 | 34,065 | 22,672 | ||||||||||||
| Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments: | ||||||||||||||||
| Net realized gains (losses): | ||||||||||||||||
| Control investments | 407 | (990 | ) | 342 | (33 | ) | ||||||||||
| Affiliate investments | 24,216 | 30 | 39,840 | 30 | ||||||||||||
| Non-control/non-affiliate investments | 15,421 | 9,266 | 25,038 | 13,675 | ||||||||||||
| Total net realized gain (loss) on investments | 40,044 | 8,306 | 65,220 | 13,672 | ||||||||||||
| Income tax (provision) benefit from realized gains on investments | — | 143 | (121 | ) | 143 | |||||||||||
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation): | ||||||||||||||||
| Control investments | — | 1,096 | (2,151 | ) | (4,889 | ) | ||||||||||
| Affiliate investments | (21,085 | ) | 8,106 | (42,013 | ) | 24,474 | ||||||||||
| Non-control/non-affiliate investments | (20,197 | ) | 6,133 | (23,650 | ) | 12,434 | ||||||||||
| Total net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | (41,282 | ) | 15,335 | (67,814 | ) | 32,019 | ||||||||||
| Net gain (loss) on investments | (1,238 | ) | 23,784 | (2,715 | ) | 45,834 | ||||||||||
| Realized losses on extinguishment of debt | (53 | ) | (460 | ) | (251 | ) | (2,640 | ) | ||||||||
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ | 11,428 | $ | 28,442 | $ | 31,099 | $ | 65,866 | ||||||||
| Per common share data: | ||||||||||||||||
| Net investment income per share-basic and diluted | $ | 0.52 | $ | 0.21 | $ | 1.39 | $ | 0.93 | ||||||||
| Net increase in net assets resulting from operations per share — basic and diluted | $ | 0.47 | $ | 1.16 | $ | 1.27 | $ | 2.70 | ||||||||
| Dividends declared per share | $ | 0.86 | $ | 0.42 | $ | 1.82 | $ | 1.19 | ||||||||
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding — basic and diluted | 24,437,400 | 24,437,400 | 24,437,400 | 24,437,400 | ||||||||||||
Schedule 1
Supplemental Information Regarding Adjusted Net Investment Income
On a supplemental basis, we provide information relating to adjusted net investment income, which is a non-GAAP measure. This measure is provided in addition to, but not as a substitute for, net investment income. Adjusted net investment income represents net investment income excluding any capital gains incentive fee expense or (reversal) attributable to realized and unrealized gains and losses. The management agreement with our investment advisor provides that a capital gains incentive fee is determined and paid annually with respect to cumulative realized capital gains (but not unrealized capital gains) to the extent such realized capital gains exceed realized and unrealized losses for such year, less the aggregate amount of any capital gains incentive fees paid in all prior years. In addition, we accrue, but do not pay, a capital gains incentive fee in connection with any unrealized capital appreciation, as appropriate. As such, we believe that adjusted net investment income is a useful indicator of operations exclusive of any capital gains incentive fee expense or (reversal) attributable to realized and unrealized gains and losses. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP. The following table provides a reconciliation of net investment income to adjusted net investment income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021.
| ($ in thousands) | ($ in thousands) | |||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| (unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||||
| Net investment income | $ | 12,719 | $ | 5,118 | $ | 34,065 | $ | 22,672 | ||||||||
| Capital gains incentive fee expense (reversal) | (258 | ) | 4,664 | (593 | ) | 8,638 | ||||||||||
| Adjusted net investment income (1) | $ | 12,461 | $ | 9,782 | $ | 33,472 | $ | 31,310 | ||||||||
| (Per share) | (Per share) | |||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| (unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||||
| Net investment income | $ | 0.52 | $ | 0.21 | $ | 1.39 | $ | 0.93 | ||||||||
| Capital gains incentive fee expense (reversal) | (0.01 | ) | 0.19 | (0.02 | ) | 0.35 | ||||||||||
| Adjusted net investment income (1) | $ | 0.51 | $ | 0.40 | $ | 1.37 | $ | 1.28 | ||||||||
| (1) | Adjusted net investment income per share amounts are calculated as adjusted net investment income dividend by weighted average shares outstanding for the period. Due to rounding, the sum of net investment income per share and capital gains incentive fee expense (reversal) amounts may not equal the adjusted net investment income per share amount presented here. | |
| Company Contact: | Investor Relations Contact: |
| Shelby E. Sherard | Jody Burfening |
| Chief Financial Officer | LHA |
| (847) 859-3940 | (212) 838-3777 |
| ssherard@fidusinv.com | jburfening@lhai.com |
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