FS KKR Capital Corp. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results, Declares Total First Quarter 2023 Distribution of $0.70 per share, Increases Base Quarterly Distribution to $0.64 per share, and Guides Investors Toward Minimum Quarterly Supplemental Distributions for 2023 Totaling $0.06 per share, Equating to Minimum Total Quarterly Distributions for 2023 of $0.70 per share

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FS KKR Capital Corp. (NYSE: FSK) reported its financial results for Q4 and the year ending December 31, 2022. The company declared a first quarter 2023 distribution of $0.70 per share, including a base distribution of $0.64 and a supplemental of $0.06. Net investment income for Q4 was $0.80 per share, up from $0.76 in Q3, while adjusted net investment income increased to $0.81 per share. The net asset value decreased to $24.89 per share from $25.30 in Q3. The company experienced a total net realized and unrealized loss of $0.56 per share. As of December 31, total fair value of investments stood at $15.4 billion, with a net debt to equity ratio of 118%.

Positive

• Adjusted net investment income increased to $0.81 per share, a rise of approximately 11% quarter over quarter.
• First quarter distribution declared at $0.70 per share, with a base distribution of $0.64 reflecting a 5% increase from the previous quarter.

Negative

• Net asset value decreased from $25.30 to $24.89 per share.
• Total net realized and unrealized loss of $0.56 per share, compared to a loss of $1.21 in Q3.

PHILADELPHIA and NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FS KKR Capital Corp. (NYSE: FSK), today announced its financial and operating results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2022, and that its board of directors has declared a first quarter 2023 distribution totaling $0.70 per share.

Financial and Operating Highlights for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2022⁽¹⁾

• Net investment income of $0.80 per share, compared to $0.76 per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2022
• Adjusted net investment income⁽²⁾ of $0.81 per share, compared to $0.73 per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2022
• Net asset value of $24.89 per share, compared to $25.30 per share as of September 30, 2022
• Total net realized and unrealized loss of $0.56 per share, compared to a total net realized and unrealized loss of $1.21 per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2022
• Adjusted net realized and unrealized loss⁽²⁾ of $0.52 per share, compared to adjusted net realized and unrealized loss of $1.17 per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2022
• Earnings per Share of $0.24, compared to Earnings per Share of $(0.45) for the quarter ended September 30, 2022
• Total purchases of $863 million versus $1,211 million of sales and repayments, including $127 million of sales to its joint venture Credit Opportunities Partners JV, LLC
• Net debt to equity ratio⁽³⁾ as December 31, 2022 was 118%, compared to 119% as of September 30, 2022
• Paid cash distributions to stockholders totaling $0.68 per share⁽⁴⁾

Financial and Operating Highlights for the Year Ended December 31, 2022⁽¹⁾

• Net investment income of $3.05 per share, compared to $2.76 per share for the year ended December 31, 2021
• Total net realized and unrealized loss of $2.73 per share, compared to a total net realized and unrealized gain of $4.40 per share for the year ended December 31, 2021
• Paid cash distributions to stockholders totaling $2.66 per share⁽⁴⁾

"We are pleased to report fourth quarter adjusted net investment income of $0.81 per share, representing an increase of approximately 11% quarter over quarter," said Michael C. Forman, Chief Executive Officer & Chairman. "Additionally, we are excited to announce a first quarter cash distribution totaling $0.70 per share, consisting of a base distribution of $0.64 per share and a supplemental distribution totaling $0.06 per share. Our quarterly base distribution of $0.64 per share represents an increase of approximately 5% over our previous quarter's base distribution of $0.61 per share, reflecting our positive outlook on the long-term earnings power of FSK. As we look forward, we believe we are well positioned to generate significant net investment income, which will underpin our dividend strategy of sharing excess levels of earnings with investors on a real time basis."

Declaration of Distribution for First Quarter 2023 and Expectations for Full Year 2023

FSK's board of directors has declared a total cash distribution for the first quarter of $0.70 per share, consisting of a base distribution of $0.64 per share and a supplemental distribution of $0.06 per share, which will be paid on or about April 3, 2023 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 15, 2023. Based on the overall strength of the company's earnings power, it is currently expected that FSK's quarterly supplemental distribution will equate to a minimum of $0.06 per share throughout 2023, and possibly longer.

Portfolio Highlights as of December 31, 2022

• Total fair value of investments was $15.4 billion of which 69% was invested in senior secured securities.
• Weighted average annual yield on accruing debt investments⁽⁵⁾ was 12.0%, compared to 11.1% as of September 30, 2022. Excluding the impact of merger accounting, weighted average annual yield on accruing debt investments was 11.4%, compared to 10.4% as of September 30, 2022.
• Weighted average annual yield on all debt investments⁽⁵⁾ was 11.2%, compared to 10.3% as of September 30, 2022. Excluding the impact of merger accounting, weighted average annual yield on all debt investments was 10.6%, compared to 9.7% as of September 30, 2022.
• Exposure to the top ten largest portfolio companies by fair value was 19% as of December 31, 2022, compared to 19% as of September 30, 2022.
• As of December 31, 2022, investments on non-accrual status represented 2.4% and 4.9% of the total investment portfolio at fair value and amortized cost, respectively, compared to 2.5% and 5.0% as of September 30, 2022.

Portfolio Data	As of December 31, 2022	As of September 30, 2022
Total fair value of investments	$15,377	$15,792
Asset Class (based on fair value)
Senior Secured Loans — First Lien	60.3 %	61.9 %
Senior Secured Loans — Second Lien	7.8 %	7.9 %
Other Senior Secured Debt	0.7 %	0.7 %
Subordinated Debt	1.7 %	1.6 %
Asset Based Finance	12.4 %	11.6 %
Credit Opportunities Partners JV, LLC	9.3 %	9.3 %
Equity/Other	7.8 %	7.0 %
Interest Rate Type (based on fair value)
% Variable Rate Debt Investments	69.6 %	70.9 %
% Fixed Rate Debt Investments	8.6 %	8.7 %
% Other Income Producing Investments	15.0 %	13.5 %
% Non-Income Producing Investments(7)	4.4 %	4.4 %
% of Investments on Non-Accrual(6)	2.4 %	2.5 %

 

Leverage and Liquidity as of December 31, 2022

• Net debt to equity ratio⁽³⁾ of 118%, based on $8.7 billion in total debt outstanding, $251 million of cash and foreign currency and $198 million of net receivable for investments sold and repaid and stockholders' equity of $7.0 billion. FSK's weighted average effective interest rate (including the effect of non-usage fees) was 4.78%.
• Cash and foreign currency of $251 million and availability under its financing arrangements of $2,559 million, subject to borrowing base and other limitations.
• As of December 31, 2022, 54% of the Company's approximately $8,731 million of total debt outstanding was in unsecured debt and 46% in secured debt.

Conference Call Information

FSK will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial and operating results. All interested parties are welcome to participate and can access the live conference call by registering using the following URL: https://register.vevent.com/register/BI54be26668394498bb0ed71c0207ecca0. Participants are requested to register a day in advance or at a minimum 15 minutes before the start of the call. Once registered, they will receive the dial-in numbers and their unique PIN number. When they dial in, they will input their PIN and be placed into the call. The conference call will also be webcast, which can be accessed from the Investor Relations section of FSK's website at www.fskkradvisor.com under Events.

A replay of the call will be available shortly after the end of the call by visiting the Investor Relations section of FSK's website under Events or by using the following URL: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/mzpzszr6.

Supplemental Information

An investor presentation containing financial and operating information will be made available prior to the call in the Investor Relations section of FSK's website at www.fskkradvisor.com under Earnings presentations.

About FS KKR Capital Corp.

FSK is a leading publicly traded business development company (BDC) focused on providing customized credit solutions to private middle market U.S. companies. FSK seeks to invest primarily in the senior secured debt and, to a lesser extent, the subordinated debt of private middle market companies. FSK is advised by FS/KKR Advisor, LLC. For more information, please visit www.fskkradvisor.com.

About FS/KKR Advisor, LLC

FS/KKR Advisor, LLC (FS/KKR) is a partnership between FS Investments and KKR Credit that serves as the investment adviser to FSK.

FS Investments is a leading asset manager dedicated to helping individuals, financial professionals and institutions design better portfolios. The firm provides access to alternative sources of income and growth, and focuses on setting industry standards for investor protection, education and transparency. FS Investments is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA with offices in New York, NY, Orlando, FL and Leawood, KS. Visit www.fsinvestments.com to learn more.

KKR Credit is a subsidiary of KKR & Co. Inc., a leading global investment firm that manages multiple alternative asset classes, including private equity, credit and real assets, with strategic manager partnerships that manage hedge funds. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns for its fund investors by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and driving growth and value creation with KKR portfolio companies. KKR invests its own capital alongside the capital it manages for fund investors and provides financing solutions and investment opportunities through its capital markets business. References to KKR's investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR's website at www.kkr.com and on Twitter @KKR_Co.

Forward-Looking Statements and Important Disclosure Notice

This announcement may contain certain forward-looking statements, including statements with regard to future events or future performance or operations of FSK. Words such as "believes," "expects," "projects," and "future" or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to the inherent uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions. Certain factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include changes in the economy, risks associated with possible disruption in FSK's operations or the economy generally due to terrorism, geo-political risks, natural disasters or pandemics such as COVID-19, future changes in laws or regulations and conditions in FSK's operating area and the price at which shares of FSK's common stock trade on the New York Stock Exchange. Some of these factors are enumerated in the filings FSK makes with the SEC. FSK undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

The press release above contains summaries of certain financial and statistical information about FSK. The information contained in this press release is summary information that is intended to be considered in the context of FSK's SEC filings and other public announcements that FSK may make, by press release or otherwise, from time to time. FSK undertakes no duty or obligation to update or revise the information contained in this press release. In addition, information related to past performance, while helpful as an evaluative tool, is not necessarily indicative of future results, the achievement of which cannot be assured. Investors should not view the past performance of FSK, or information about the market, as indicative of FSK's future results.

Other Information

The information in this press release is summary information only and should be read in conjunction with FSK's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, which FSK filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) on February 27, 2023, as well as FSK's other reports filed with the SEC. A copy of FSK's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and FSK's other reports filed with the SEC can be found on FSK's website at www.fskkradvisor.com and the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

Certain Information About Distributions

The determination of the tax attributes of FSK's distributions is made annually as of the end of its fiscal year based upon its taxable income and distributions paid, in each case, for the full year. Therefore, a determination as to the tax attributes of the distributions made on a quarterly basis may not be representative of the actual tax attributes for a full year. FSK intends to update stockholders quarterly with an estimated percentage of its distributions that resulted from taxable ordinary income. The actual tax characteristics of distributions to stockholders will be reported to stockholders annually on Form 1099-DIV.

The timing and amount of any future distributions on FSK's shares of common stock are subject to applicable legal restrictions and the sole discretion of its board of directors. There can be no assurance as to the amount or timing of any such future distributions.

FSK may fund its cash distributions to stockholders from any sources of funds legally available to it, including net investment income from operations, capital gains proceeds from the sale of assets, non-capital gains proceeds from the sale of assets, dividends or other distributions paid to it on account of preferred and common equity investments in portfolio companies, proceeds from the sale of shares of FSK's common stock and borrowings. FSK has not established limits on the amount of funds it may use from available sources to make distributions. There can be no assurance that FSK will be able to pay distributions at a specific rate or at all.

Contact Information:

Investor Relations Contact

Robert Paun
Robert.Paun@fsinvestments.com

FS Investments Media Team

Melanie Hemmert
Melanie.Hemmert@fsinvestments.com

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations (in millions, except share and per share amounts)
		Year Ended December 31,
		2022		2021		2020
Investment income
From non-controlled/unaffiliated investments:
Interest income		$ 1,020		$ 641		$ 427
Paid-in-kind interest income		72		52		43
Fee income		74		88		33
Dividend and other income		50		30		16
From non-controlled/affiliated investments:
Interest income		28		21		10
Paid-in-kind interest income		48		19		19
Fee income		6		2		—
Dividend and other income		7		—		—
From controlled/affiliated investments:
Interest income		58		25		7
Paid-in-kind interest income		43		36		4
Fee income		—		1		—
Dividend and other income		229		166		80
Total investment income		1,635		1,081		639
Operating expenses
Management fees		245		173		106
Subordinated income incentive fees		159		77		—
Administrative services expenses		15		12		7
Accounting and administrative fees		5		3		2
Interest expense		365		231		170
Other general and administrative expenses		22		19		13
Total operating expenses		811		515		298
Incentive fee waiver		(60)		(30)		—
Net expenses		751		485		298
Net investment income before taxes		884		596		341
Excise taxes		19		12		10
Net investment income		865		584		331
Realized and unrealized gain/loss
Net realized gain (loss) on investments:
Non-controlled/unaffiliated investments		136		28		(323)
Non-controlled/affiliated investments		84		192		(132)
Controlled/affiliated investments		(71)		(49)		(35)
Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts		10		0		0
Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency		23		(7)		(6)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments:
Non-controlled/unaffiliated investments		(679)		478		17
Non-controlled/affiliated investments		(131)		94		(126)
Controlled/affiliated investments		(171)		156		(112)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency forward contracts		16		12		(3)
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency		15		30		(16)
Total net realized and unrealized gain (loss)		(768)		934		(736)
Provision for taxes on realized and unrealized gains on investments		(5)		—		—
Realized loss on extinguishment of debt		—		(3)		—
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations		$ 92		$ 1,515		$ (405)
Per share information—basic and diluted
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations (Earnings per Share)		$ 0.32		$ 7.16		$ (3.26)
Weighted average shares outstanding		283,508,494		211,670,361		124,290,607

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions, except share and per share amounts)
		December 31,
		2022		2021
Assets
Investments, at fair value
Non-controlled/unaffiliated investments (amortized cost—$12,566 and 12,419, respectively)		$ 12,026		$ 12,558
Non-controlled/affiliated investments (amortized cost—$575 and $860, respectively)		443		859
Controlled/affiliated investments (amortized cost—$3,173 and $2,778, respectively)		2,908		2,684
Total investments, at fair value (amortized cost—$16,314 and $16,057, respectively)		15,377		16,101
Cash		248		258
Foreign currency, at fair value (cost—$3 and $119, respectively)		3		119
Receivable for investments sold and repaid		212		567
Income receivable		227		153
Unrealized appreciation on foreign currency forward contracts		25		9
Deferred financing costs		23		16
Prepaid expenses and other assets		9		5
Total assets		$ 16,124		$ 17,228
Liabilities
Payable for investments purchased		$ 14		$ 2
Debt (net of deferred financing costs of $34 and $38, respectively)		8,694		9,142
Unrealized depreciation on foreign currency forward contracts		1		1
Stockholder distributions payable		192		176
Management and investment adviser fees payable		59		60
Subordinated income incentive fees payable		27		19
Administrative services expense payable		6		5
Interest payable		90		70
Other accrued expenses and liabilities		29		23
Total liabilities		9,112		9,498
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding		—		—
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 750,000,000 shares authorized, 281,731,750 and 284,543,091 shares issued and outstanding, respectively		0		0
Capital in excess of par value		9,610		9,658
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)		(2,598)		(1,928)
Total stockholders' equity		7,012		7,730
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$ 16,124		$ 17,228
Net asset value per share of common stock at year end		$ 24.89		$ 27.17

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains certain financial measures that have not been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP). FSK uses these non-GAAP financial measures internally in analyzing financial results and believes that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures is useful to investors as an additional tool to evaluate ongoing results and trends and in comparing FSK's financial results with other BDCs.

Non-GAAP financial measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP financial measures, and should be read only in conjunction with FSK's consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures has been provided in this press release, and investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation.

 

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures(1)
	Three Months Ended
	December 31, 2022		September 30, 2022
GAAP net investment income per share	$0.80		$0.76
Accretion resulting from merger accounting	($0.04)		($0.04)
Excise Taxes	$0.05		$0.01
Adjusted net investment income per share(2)	$0.81		$0.73
GAAP Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share	($0.56)		($1.21)
Unrealized appreciation from merger accounting	$0.04		$0.04
Adjusted net realized and unrealized gain(2)	($0.52)		($1.17)

 

1)	Per share data was derived by using the weighted average shares of FSK's common stock outstanding during the applicable period. Per share numbers may not sum due to rounding.
2)	Adjusted net investment income is a non-GAAP financial measure. Adjusted net investment income is presented for all periods as GAAP net investment income excluding (i) the accrual for the capital gains incentive fee for realized and unrealized gains; (ii) excise taxes (iii) the impact of accretion resulting from merger accounting; and (iv) certain non-recurring operating expenses that are one-time in nature and are not representative of ongoing operating expenses incurred during FSK's normal course of business (referred to herein as one-time expenses). FSK uses this non-GAAP financial measure internally in analyzing financial results and believes that the use of this non-GAAP financial measure is useful to investors as an additional tool to evaluate ongoing results and trends and in comparing its financial results with other business development companies. Adjusted net realized and unrealized gain is a non-GAAP financial measure. Adjusted net realized and unrealized gain is presented for all periods as GAAP realized and unrealized gains to exclude the impact of the merger accounting. 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. A reconciliation of GAAP net investment income to adjusted net investment income and GAAP net realized and unrealized gain to adjusted net realized and unrealized gain can be found above.
3)	Net debt to equity ratio is debt outstanding, net of cash and foreign currency and net payable/receivable for investments purchased/sold and repaid, divided by net assets.
4)	The per share data for distributions reflects the amount of distributions paid per share of our common stock to stockholders of record during each applicable period.
5)	See FSK's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 for important information, including information related to the calculation and definition of weighted average annual yield on accruing debt investments, weighted average annual yield on all debt investments, variable rate debt investments, fixed rate debt investments, other income producing investments and non-income producing investments.
6)	Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. See FSK's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 for a description of FSK's revenue recognition policy.
7)	Does not include investments on non-accrual status.

 

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FAQ

What is the financial report date for FS KKR Capital Corp.?

FS KKR Capital Corp. reported its financial results on February 27, 2023.

What is the first quarter 2023 distribution declared by FSK?

FSK declared a total cash distribution of $0.70 per share for the first quarter of 2023.

How did FSK's net investment income change in Q4 2022?

FSK's net investment income increased to $0.80 per share in Q4 2022, up from $0.76 per share in Q3.

What was the net asset value of FSK as of December 31, 2022?

The net asset value of FSK was $24.89 per share as of December 31, 2022.

What is the significance of the net debt to equity ratio for FSK?

As of December 31, 2022, FSK had a net debt to equity ratio of 118%, indicating leverage of $8.7 billion in total debt.