MidCap Financial Investment Corporation Reports Financial Results for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2023 and Announces Merger Agreements with Apollo Senior Floating Rate Fund Inc. and Apollo Tactical Income Fund Inc.
- The company reported strong net investment income for the quarter, showing resilience and stability in its financial performance.
- The increase in net asset value per share from the previous quarter indicates positive growth and financial health.
- The completion of the inaugural Collateralized Loan Obligation transaction and the merger agreements with Apollo Senior Floating Ratio Fund Inc. and Apollo Tactical Fund Inc. demonstrate strategic initiatives to enhance the company's economics and grow its net assets.
- The completion of a $402.36 million term debt securitization enhances the company's liquidity position with long-term financing and diversifies its sources of funding at an attractive all-in cost.
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Results for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2023 and Other Recent Highlights:
- Net investment income per share for the quarter was
$0.43 , compared to$0.44 for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 - Net asset value per share as of the end of the quarter was
$15.28 , compared to$15.20 as of June 30, 2023, an increase of$0.08 per share primarily due to net investment income in excess of the dividend - New investment commitments made during the quarter totaled
$20 million (1) - Gross fundings excluding revolver fundings, totaled
$16 million and net repayments including revolvers, totaled$43 million for the quarter - Net leverage(2) was 1.40x as of September 30, 2023
- Declared a dividend of
$0.38 per share for the quarter ending September 30, 2023(3) - On November 2, 2023, the Company completed its inaugural Collateralized Loan Obligation (“CLO”) transaction, MFIC Bethesda CLO 1 LLC, a
$402 million CLO which is secured by middle market loans - On November 7, 2023, the Company announced that it has entered into two separate merger agreements with Apollo Senior Floating Ratio Fund Inc. (NYSE: AFT) and Apollo Tactical Fund Inc. (NYSE: AIF) (the “Mergers”)(4)
NEW YORK, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MidCap Financial Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: MFIC) or the “Company,” today announced financial results for its quarter ended September 30, 2023. The Company’s net investment income was
On November 7, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) declared a dividend of
Mr. Tanner Powell, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are pleased to report another strong quarter of results as well as some key strategic initiatives. We are excited to announce transformative merger agreements with two funds managed by Apollo which, if both mergers successfully close, will grow MFIC’s net assets by over
Mr. Gregory W. Hunt, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, said, “We are pleased to announce MFIC’s first CLO transaction which closed in early November which enhances our liquidity position with long-term financing and diversifies our sources of funding at an attractive all-in cost. We benefited from MidCap Financial and Apollo Global’s experience in CLO management and structuring.”
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| (1) | Commitments made for the corporate lending portfolio. | |
| (2) | The Company’s net leverage ratio is defined as debt outstanding plus payable for investments purchased, less receivable for investments sold, less cash and cash equivalents, less foreign currencies, divided by net assets. | |
| (3) | The dividend is payable on December 28, 2023 to stockholders of record on December 12, 2023. | |
| (4) | The Company has issued a separate press release and posted a presentation on its website which provide additional detail on the merger announcement. The Company's Joint Proxy Statement (as defined below) and Registration Statement (as defined below) that it will file with the SEC in the coming weeks will also contain important information on the Mergers. | |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
| ($ in billions, except per share data) | September 30, 2023 | June 30, 2023 | March 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | September 30, 2022 | ||||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 2.46 | $ | 2.50 | $ | 2.49 | $ | 2.53 | $ | 2.57 | |||||||||
| Investment portfolio (fair value) | $ | 2.37 | $ | 2.41 | $ | 2.39 | $ | 2.40 | $ | 2.46 | |||||||||
| Debt outstanding | $ | 1.43 | $ | 1.48 | $ | 1.47 | $ | 1.48 | $ | 1.50 | |||||||||
| Net assets | $ | 0.99 | $ | 0.99 | $ | 0.99 | $ | 0.99 | $ | 1.01 | |||||||||
| Net asset value per share | $ | 15.28 | $ | 15.20 | $ | 15.18 | $ | 15.10 | $ | 15.45 | |||||||||
| Debt-to-equity ratio | 1.44 x | 1.49 x | 1.48 x | 1.50 x | 1.49 x | ||||||||||||||
| Net leverage ratio (1) | 1.40 x | 1.45 x | 1.41 x | 1.41 x | 1.42 x | ||||||||||||||
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(1) The Company’s net leverage ratio is defined as debt outstanding plus payable for investments purchased, less receivable for investments sold, less cash and cash equivalents, less foreign currencies, divided by net assets.
PORTFOLIO AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| (in millions)* | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Investments made in portfolio companies | $ | 30.3 | $ | 113.0 | $ | 283.0 | $ | 560.8 | ||||||||
| Investments sold | — | — | — | (9.7 | ) | |||||||||||
| Net activity before repaid investments | 30.3 | 113.0 | 283.0 | 551.1 | ||||||||||||
| Investments repaid | (72.9 | ) | (196.0 | ) | (323.7 | ) | (644.6 | ) | ||||||||
| Net investment activity | $ | (42.6 | ) | $ | (82.9 | ) | $ | (40.7 | ) | $ | (93.5 | ) | ||||
| Portfolio companies, at beginning of period | 150 | 140 | 135 | 139 | ||||||||||||
| Number of investments in new portfolio companies | 2 | 1 | 22 | 14 | ||||||||||||
| Number of exited companies | (3 | ) | (5 | ) | (8 | ) | (17 | ) | ||||||||
| Portfolio companies at end of period | 149 | 136 | 149 | 136 | ||||||||||||
| Number of investments in existing portfolio companies | 32 | 51 | 68 | 82 | ||||||||||||
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* Totals may not foot due to rounding.
OPERATING RESULTS
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| (in millions)* | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Net investment income | $ | 27.9 | $ | 22.6 | $ | 86.2 | $ | 73.0 | ||||||||
| Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses) | 2.1 | (6.6 | ) | (0.7 | ) | (47.1 | ) | |||||||||
| Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $ | 30.0 | $ | 16.0 | $ | 85.5 | $ | 25.9 | ||||||||
| (per share)* (1) | ||||||||||||||||
| Net investment income on per average share basis | $ | 0.43 | $ | 0.35 | $ | 1.32 | $ | 1.14 | ||||||||
| Net realized and change in unrealized gain (loss) per share | 0.03 | (0.10 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.74 | ) | |||||||||
| Earnings per share — basic | $ | 0.46 | $ | 0.25 | $ | 1.31 | $ | 0.40 | ||||||||
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* Totals may not foot due to rounding.
(1) Based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period presented.
SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM *
During the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Company did not repurchase any shares.
Since the inception of the share repurchase program and through November 6, 2023, the Company repurchased 15,593,120 shares at a weighted average price per share of
* Share figures have been adjusted for the 1-for-3 reverse stock split which was completed after market close on November 30, 2018.
LIQUIDITY
As of September 30, 2023, the Company’s outstanding debt obligations, excluding deferred financing cost and debt discount of
On November 2, 2023, the Company completed a
| Class | Par Amount ($ in millions) | % of Capital Structure | Coupon | Expected Rating (S&P/Fitch) | Price |
| Class A-1 Notes | 3-month SOFR+ | AAA/AAA | |||
| Class A-2 Notes | 16.00 | 3-month SOFR+ | AAA/- | ||
| Subordinated Notes | 154.36 | N/A | NR | ||
| Total | |||||
The 2023 Debt Securitization is backed by a diversified portfolio of middle-market commercial loans, which the CLO Issuer purchased from the Company pursuant to a loan sale agreement entered into on the closing date of the 2023 Debt Securitization using the proceeds of the 2023 Debt Securitization. The Company retained all Class A-2 Notes and all Subordinated Notes and the proceeds from the CLO transaction were used to repay borrowings under the Company’s Facility. The Company serves as collateral manager to the CLO Issuer, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. acted as initial purchaser and Apollo Global Securities, LLC acted as placement agent.
CONFERENCE CALL / WEBCAST AT 8:30 AM EST ON NOVEMBER 8, 2023
The Company will host a conference call on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. All interested parties are welcome to participate in the conference call by dialing (800) 274-8461 approximately 5-10 minutes prior to the call; international callers should dial (203) 518-9848. Participants should reference either MidCap Financial Investment Corporation Earnings or Conference ID: MFIC1108 when prompted. A simultaneous webcast of the conference call will be available to the public on a listen-only basis and can be accessed through the Events Calendar in the Shareholders section of our website at www.midcapfinancialic.com. Following the call, you may access a replay of the event either telephonically or via audio webcast. The telephonic replay will be available approximately two hours after the live call and through November 29, 2023, by dialing (888) 566-0184; international callers should dial (402) 351-0788. A replay of the audio webcast will also be available later that same day. To access the audio webcast please visit the Events Calendar in the Shareholders section of our website at www.midcapfinancialic.com.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The Company provides a supplemental information package to offer more transparency into its financial results and make its reporting more informative and easier to follow. The supplemental package is available in the Shareholders section of the Company’s website under Presentations at www.midcapfinancialic.com.
Our portfolio composition and weighted average yields as of September 30, 2023, June 30, 2023, March 31, 2023, December 31, 2022, and September 30, 2022 were as follows:
| September 30, 2023 | June 30, 2023 | March 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | September 30, 2022 | |||||||||||
| Portfolio composition, at fair value: | |||||||||||||||
| First lien secured debt | |||||||||||||||
| Second lien secured debt | |||||||||||||||
| Total secured debt | |||||||||||||||
| Unsecured debt | —% | —% | |||||||||||||
| Structured products and other | |||||||||||||||
| Preferred equity | |||||||||||||||
| Common equity/interests and warrants | |||||||||||||||
| Weighted average yields, at amortized cost (1): | |||||||||||||||
| First lien secured debt (2) | |||||||||||||||
| Second lien secured debt (2) | |||||||||||||||
| Total secured debt (2) | |||||||||||||||
| Unsecured debt portfolio (2) | —% | —% | |||||||||||||
| Total debt portfolio (2) | |||||||||||||||
| Total portfolio (3) | |||||||||||||||
| Interest rate type, at fair value (4): | |||||||||||||||
| Fixed rate amount | $ | 0.0 billion | $ | 0.0 billion | $ | 0.0 billion | $ | 0.0 billion | $ | 0.0 billion | |||||
| Floating rate amount | $ | 2.0 billion | $ | 2.1 billion | $ | 2.1 billion | $ | 2.0 billion | $ | 2.0 billion | |||||
| Fixed rate, as percentage of total | |||||||||||||||
| Floating rate, as percentage of total | |||||||||||||||
| Interest rate type, at amortized cost (4): | |||||||||||||||
| Fixed rate amount | $ | 0.0 billion | $ | 0.0 billion | $ | 0.0 billion | $ | 0.0 billion | $ | 0.0 billion | |||||
| Floating rate amount | $ | 2.1 billion | $ | 2.1 billion | $ | 2.1 billion | $ | 2.0 billion | $ | 2.0 billion | |||||
| Fixed rate, as percentage of total | |||||||||||||||
| Floating rate, as percentage of total | |||||||||||||||
| (1) | An investor’s yield may be lower than the portfolio yield due to sales loads and other expenses. | |
| (2) | Exclusive of investments on non-accrual status. | |
| (3) | Inclusive of all income generating investments, non-income generating investments and investments on non-accrual status. | |
| (4) | The interest rate type information is calculated using the Company’s corporate debt portfolio and excludes aviation and investments on non-accrual status. |
| MIDCAP FINANCIAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (In thousands, except share and per share data) | ||||||||
| September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Investments at fair value: | ||||||||
| Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments (cost — | $ | 1,967,203 | $ | 1,960,199 | ||||
| Non-controlled/affiliated investments (cost — | 76,960 | 49,141 | ||||||
| Controlled investments (cost — | 324,945 | 388,780 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 42,951 | 84,713 | ||||||
| Foreign currencies (cost — | 199 | 2,378 | ||||||
| Receivable for investments sold | 264 | 3,100 | ||||||
| Interest receivable | 20,406 | 17,169 | ||||||
| Dividends receivable | 1,328 | 4,836 | ||||||
| Deferred financing costs | 20,645 | 13,403 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 170 | 1,797 | ||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 2,455,071 | $ | 2,525,516 | ||||
| Liabilities | ||||||||
| Debt | $ | 1,434,497 | $ | 1,483,394 | ||||
| Payable for investments purchased | — | — | ||||||
| Distributions payable | — | 24,217 | ||||||
| Management and performance-based incentive fees payable | 10,291 | 9,060 | ||||||
| Interest payable | 4,871 | 13,546 | ||||||
| Accrued administrative services expense | 2,601 | 748 | ||||||
| Other liabilities and accrued expenses | 5,966 | 6,445 | ||||||
| Total Liabilities | $ | 1,458,226 | $ | 1,537,410 | ||||
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 8) | ||||||||
| Net Assets | $ | 996,845 | $ | 988,106 | ||||
| Net Assets | ||||||||
| Common stock, | $ | 65 | $ | 65 | ||||
| Capital in excess of par value | 2,104,823 | 2,107,120 | ||||||
| Accumulated under-distributed (over-distributed) earnings | (1,108,043 | ) | (1,119,079 | ) | ||||
| Net Assets | $ | 996,845 | $ | 988,106 | ||||
| Net Asset Value Per Share | $ | 15.28 | $ | 15.10 | ||||
| MIDCAP FINANCIAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
| Investment Income | ||||||||||||||||
| Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments: | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest income (excluding Payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest income) | $ | 61,939 | $ | 46,762 | $ | 183,718 | $ | 132,528 | ||||||||
| Dividend income | 104 | 31 | 242 | 57 | ||||||||||||
| PIK interest income | 447 | 371 | 1,115 | 1,016 | ||||||||||||
| Other income | 275 | 1,223 | 3,243 | 2,802 | ||||||||||||
| Non-controlled/affiliated investments: | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest income (excluding PIK interest income) | 284 | 58 | 843 | 154 | ||||||||||||
| Dividend income | 636 | 220 | 704 | 862 | ||||||||||||
| PIK interest income | 32 | 20 | 92 | 58 | ||||||||||||
| Other income | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
| Controlled investments: | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest income (excluding PIK interest income) | 4,458 | 9,498 | 13,494 | 27,713 | ||||||||||||
| Dividend income | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
| PIK interest income | — | 465 | 869 | 1,362 | ||||||||||||
| Other income | — | 237 | 250 | 477 | ||||||||||||
| Total Investment Income | $ | 68,175 | $ | 58,885 | $ | 204,570 | $ | 167,029 | ||||||||
| Expenses | ||||||||||||||||
| Management fees | $ | 4,374 | $ | 8,914 | $ | 12,972 | $ | 26,801 | ||||||||
| Performance-based incentive fees | 5,917 | 3,976 | 18,233 | 6,415 | ||||||||||||
| Interest and other debt expenses | 26,275 | 20,226 | 77,043 | 50,883 | ||||||||||||
| Administrative services expense | 1,621 | 1,301 | 4,469 | 3,996 | ||||||||||||
| Other general and administrative expenses | 2,494 | 2,177 | 6,986 | 6,748 | ||||||||||||
| Total expenses | 40,681 | 36,594 | 119,703 | 94,843 | ||||||||||||
| Management and performance-based incentive fees waived | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
| Performance-based incentive fee offset | — | (87 | ) | (274 | ) | (230 | ) | |||||||||
| Expense reimbursements | (403 | ) | (259 | ) | (1,089 | ) | (601 | ) | ||||||||
| Net Expenses | $ | 40,278 | $ | 36,248 | $ | 118,340 | $ | 94,012 | ||||||||
| Net Investment Income | $ | 27,897 | $ | 22,637 | $ | 86,230 | $ | 73,017 | ||||||||
| Net Realized and Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) | ||||||||||||||||
| Net realized gains (losses): | ||||||||||||||||
| Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments | $ | (212 | ) | $ | (462 | ) | $ | (1,250 | ) | $ | 609 | |||||
| Non-controlled/affiliated investments | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
| Controlled investments | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
| Foreign currency transactions | 12 | 294 | 50 | (2,506 | ) | |||||||||||
| Net realized gains (losses) | (200 | ) | (168 | ) | (1,200 | ) | (1,897 | ) | ||||||||
| Net change in unrealized gains (losses): | ||||||||||||||||
| Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments | (3,484 | ) | (10,210 | ) | (2,104 | ) | (23,180 | ) | ||||||||
| Non-controlled/affiliated investments | 1,169 | (1,548 | ) | 1,447 | (8,648 | ) | ||||||||||
| Controlled investments | 2,330 | 1,513 | 1,536 | (25,945 | ) | |||||||||||
| Foreign currency translations | 2,251 | 3,769 | (409 | ) | 12,543 | |||||||||||
| Net change in unrealized gains (losses) | 2,266 | (6,476 | ) | 470 | (45,230 | ) | ||||||||||
| Net Realized and Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) | $ | 2,066 | $ | (6,644 | ) | $ | (730 | ) | $ | (47,127 | ) | |||||
| Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 29,963 | $ | 15,993 | $ | 85,500 | $ | 25,890 | ||||||||
| Earnings (Loss) Per Share — Basic | $ | 0.46 | $ | 0.25 | 1.31 | 0.40 | ||||||||||
Important Information
Investors are advised to carefully consider the investment objective, risks, charges and expenses of the Company before investing. The prospectus dated April 12, 2023, which has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), contains this and other information about the Company and should be read carefully before investing. An effective shelf registration statement relating to certain securities of the Company is on file with the SEC. Any offering may be made only by means of a prospectus and any accompanying prospectus supplement. Before you invest, you should read the base prospectus in that registration statement, the prospectus and any documents incorporated by reference therein, which the issuer has filed with the SEC, for more complete information about the Company and an offering. You may obtain these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
The information in the prospectus and in this announcement is not complete and may be changed. This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.
Past performance is not indicative of, or a guarantee of, future performance. The performance and certain other portfolio information quoted herein represents information as of dates noted herein. Nothing herein shall be relied upon as a representation as to the future performance or portfolio holdings of the Company. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, and shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The Company’s performance is subject to change since the end of the period noted in this report and may be lower or higher than the performance data shown herein.
About MidCap Financial Investment Corporation
MidCap Financial Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: MFIC) is a closed-end, externally managed, diversified management investment company that has elected to be treated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”). For tax purposes, the Company has elected to be treated as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). The Company is externally managed by Apollo Investment Management, L.P. (the “MFIC Adviser”), an affiliate of Apollo Global Management, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries (“Apollo”), a high-growth global alternative asset manager. The Company’s investment objective is to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, long-term capital appreciation. The Company primarily invests in directly originated and privately negotiated first lien senior secured loans to privately held U.S. middle-market companies, which the Company generally defines as companies with less than
About Apollo Senior Floating Rate Fund Inc.
Apollo Senior Floating Rate Fund Inc. (NYSE: AFT) is registered under the 1940 Act as a diversified closed-end management investment company. AFT’s investment objective is to seek current income and preservation of capital by investing primarily in senior, secured loans made to companies whose debt is rated below investment grade and investments with similar economic characteristics. Senior loans typically hold a first lien priority and pay floating rates of interest, generally quoted as a spread over a reference floating rate benchmark. Under normal market conditions, AFT invests at least
About Apollo Tactical Income Fund Inc.
Apollo Tactical Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: AIF) is registered under the 1940 Act as a diversified closed-end management investment company. AIF’s primary investment objective is to seek current income with a secondary objective of preservation of capital by investing in a portfolio of senior loans, corporate bonds and other credit instruments of varying maturities. AIF seeks to generate current income and preservation of capital primarily by allocating assets among different types of credit instruments based on absolute and relative value considerations. Under normal market conditions, AIF invests at least
Forward-Looking Statements
Some of the statements in this press release constitute forward-looking statements because they relate to future events, future performance or financial condition. The forward-looking statements may include statements as to: future operating results of MFIC, AIF, and AFT, and distribution projections; business prospects of MFIC, AIF, and AFT, and the prospects of their portfolio companies, if applicable; and the impact of the investments that MFIC, AIF, and AFT expect to make. In addition, words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “seek,” “plan,” “should,” “estimate,” “project” and “intend” indicate forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements include these words. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release involve risks and uncertainties. Certain factors could cause actual results and conditions to differ materially from those projected, including the uncertainties associated with (i) the ability of the parties to consummate one or both of the Mergers contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger among MFIC, AIF and certain other parties thereto and the Agreement and Plan of Merger among MFIC, AFT and certain other parties thereto on the expected timeline, or at all; (ii) the expected synergies and savings associated with the Mergers; (iii) the ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the Mergers, including the expected elimination of certain expenses and costs due to the Mergers; (iv) the percentage of the stockholders of MFIC, AIF, and AFT voting in favor of the applicable Proposals (as defined below); (v) the possibility that competing offers or acquisition proposals will be made; (vi) the possibility that any or all of the various conditions to the consummation of the Mergers may not be satisfied or waived; (vii) risks related to diverting management’s attention from ongoing business operations; (viii) the combined company’s plans, expectations, objectives and intentions, as a result of the Mergers; (ix) any potential termination of one or both merger agreements; (x) the future operating results and net investment income projections of MFIC, AIF, AFT or, following the closing of one or both of the Mergers, the combined company; (xi) the ability of MFIC Adviser to implement MFIC Adviser’s future plans with respect to the combined company; (xii) the ability of MFIC Adviser and its affiliates to attract and retain highly talented professionals; (xiii) the business prospects of MFIC, AIF, AFT or, following the closing of one or both of the Mergers, the combined company and the prospects of their portfolio companies; (xiv) the impact of the investments that MFIC, AIF, AFT or, following the closing of one or both of the Mergers, the combined company expect to make; (xv) the ability of the portfolio companies of MFIC, AIF, AFT or, following the closing of one or both of the Mergers, the combined company to achieve their objectives; (xvi) the expected financings and investments and additional leverage that MFIC, AIF, AFT or, following the closing of one or both of the Mergers, the combined company may seek to incur in the future; (xvii) the adequacy of the cash resources and working capital of MFIC, AIF, AFT or, following the closing of one or both of the Mergers, the combined company; (xviii) the timing of cash flows, if any, from the operations of the portfolio companies of MFIC, AIF, AFT or, following the closing of one or both of the Mergers, the combined company; (xix) future changes in laws or regulations (including the interpretation of these laws and regulations by regulatory authorities); and (xx) the risk that stockholder litigation in connection with one or both of the Mergers may result in significant costs of defense and liability. MFIC, AIF, and AFT have based the forward-looking statements included in this press release on information available to them on the date hereof, and they assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Although MFIC, AIF, and AFT undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, you are advised to consult any additional disclosures that they may make directly to you or through reports that MFIC, AIF, and/or AFT in the future may file with the SEC, including the Joint Proxy Statement and the Registration Statement (in each case, as defined below), annual reports on Form 10-K, annual reports on Form N-CSR, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, semi-annual reports on Form N-CSRS and current reports on Form 8-K.
No Offer or Solicitation
This press release is not, and under no circumstances is it to be construed as, a prospectus or an advertisement and the communication of this press release is not, and under no circumstances is it to be construed as, an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities in MFIC, AIF, AFT or in any fund or other investment vehicle managed by Apollo or any of its affiliates.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
This press release relates to the proposed Mergers and certain related matters (the “Proposals”). In connection with the Proposals, MFIC, AIF, and AFT will file with the SEC and mail to their respective stockholders a joint proxy statement on Schedule 14A (the “Joint Proxy Statement”), and MFIC will file with the SEC a registration statement that includes the Joint Proxy Statement and a prospectus of MFIC (the “Registration Statement”). The Joint Proxy Statement and the Registration Statement will each contain important information about MFIC, AIF, AFT and the Proposals. This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act. STOCKHOLDERS OF MFIC, AIF, AND AFT ARE URGED TO READ THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT AND REGISTRATION STATEMENT, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT ARE FILED OR WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THESE DOCUMENTS, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT MFIC, AIF, AND AFT AND THE PROPOSALS. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain the documents filed with the SEC free of charge at the SEC’s website, http://www.sec.gov or, for documents filed by MFIC, from MFIC’s website at https://www.midcapfinancialic.com, and, for documents filed by AIF, from AIF’s website at https://www.apollofunds.com/apollo-tactical-income-fund, and, for documents filed by AFT, from AFT’s website at https://www.apollofunds.com/apollo-senior-floating-rate-fund.
Participants in the Solicitation
MFIC, its directors, certain of its executive officers and certain employees and officers of MFIC Adviser and its affiliates may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the Proposals. Information about the directors and executive officers of MFIC is set forth in its proxy statement for its 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on May 1, 2023. AIF, AFT, their directors, certain of their executive officers and certain employees and officers of Apollo Credit Management, LLC and its affiliates may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the Proposals. Information about the directors and executive officers of AFT and AIF is set forth in the proxy statement for their 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 21, 2023. Information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be considered participants in the solicitation of the MFIC, AIF, and AFT stockholders in connection with the Proposals is contained in the Joint Proxy Statement. These documents may be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above.
Contact
Elizabeth Besen
Investor Relations Manager
MidCap Financial Investment Corporation
212.822.0625
ebesen@apollo.com
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