PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. Announces Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2020
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. (PFLT) reported its financial results for Q4 and fiscal year ending September 30, 2020. Key highlights include:
- Investment portfolio total: $1,086.9 million.
- Net investment income for Q4: $10.3 million, or $0.27 per share.
- GAAP net asset value per share: $12.31, a 1.2% increase.
- Weighted average yield on debt investments: 7.3%.
- Distributions declared per share: $0.285.
The company anticipates portfolio strength and growth due to solid performance and optimization of financing.
- 1.2% increase in GAAP net asset value per share to $12.31.
- Net investment income increased to $10.3 million in Q4.
- Portfolio value remained stable at $1,086.9 million.
- Weighted average yield on debt investments at 7.3%.
- None.
NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. (NASDAQ: PFLT) (TASE: PFLT) announced today financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2020.
HIGHLIGHTS
Quarter ended September 30, 2020
($ in millions, except per share amounts)
Assets and Liabilities: | |||
Investment portfolio (1) | $ | 1,086.9 | |
PSSL investment portfolio | $ | 393.0 | |
Net assets | $ | 477.3 | |
GAAP net asset value per share | $ | 12.31 | |
Increase in GAAP net asset value per share | 1.2 | % | |
Adjusted net asset value per share (2) | $ | 11.81 | |
Increase in adjusted net asset value per share (2) | 3.2 | % | |
Credit Facility | $ | 299.0 | |
2023 Notes | $ | 129.3 | |
2031 Asset-Backed Debt | $ | 224.9 | |
Regulatory Debt to Equity | 1.48x | ||
Regulatory Net Debt to Equity (3) | 1.35x | ||
GAAP Net Debt to Equity (4) | 1.25x | ||
Yield on debt investments at quarter-end | 7.3 | % |
Quarter Ended September 30, 2020 | Year Ended September 30, 2020 | ||||
Operating Results: | |||||
Net investment income | $ | 10.3 | $ | 43.4 | |
GAAP net investment income per share | $ | 0.27 | $ | 1.12 | |
Distributions declared per share | $ | 0.285 | $ | 1.14 | |
Portfolio Activity: | |||||
Purchases of investments | $ | 15.3 | $ | 436.7 | |
Sales and repayments of investments | $ | 49.7 | $ | 396.9 | |
Number of new portfolio companies invested | 1 | 19 | |||
Number of existing portfolio companies invested | 9 | 95 | |||
Number of ending portfolio companies | 102 | 102 |
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(1) | Includes investments in PennantPark Senior Secured Loan Fund I LLC, or PSSL, an unconsolidated joint venture, totaling |
(2) | This is a non-GAAP financial measure. The Company believes that this number provides useful information to investors and management because it reflects the Company’s financial performance excluding the impact of the |
(3) | This is a non-GAAP financial measure. The Company believes that this number provides useful information to investors and management because it reflects the Company’s financial performance net of |
(4) | This is a non-GAAP financial measure. The Company believes that this number provides useful information to investors and management because it reflects the Company’s financial performance including the impact of the |
CONFERENCE CALL AT 10:00 A.M. EST ON NOVEMBER 19, 2020
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. (“we,” “our,” “us” or the “Company”) will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time) on Thursday, November 19, 2020 to discuss its financial results. All interested parties are welcome to participate. You can access the conference call by dialing toll-free (888) 394-8218 approximately 5-10 minutes prior to the call. International callers should dial (323) 701-0225. All callers should reference conference ID #1987679 or PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. An archived replay of the call will be available through December 3, 2020 by calling toll-free (888) 203-1112. International callers please dial (719) 457-0820. For all phone replays, please reference conference ID #1987679.
PORTFOLIO AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY
“We are pleased with the strong performance of our portfolio over the last few quarters, despite challenging economic conditions,” said Arthur Penn, Chairman and CEO. “We believe that the combination of solid portfolio performance, several significant equity positions of high growth companies as well as continuing optimization of financing should bolster our NAV and Net Investment Income over time.”
As of September 30, 2020, our portfolio totaled
As of September 30, 2019, our portfolio totaled
For the three months ended September 30, 2020, we invested
For the year ended September 30, 2020, we invested
For the year ended September 30, 2019, we invested
PennantPark Senior Secured Loan Fund I LLC
As of September 30, 2020, PSSL’s portfolio totaled
For the three months ended September 30, 2020, PSSL did not make any investments. PSSL’s sales and repayments of investments for the same period totaled
For the year ended September 30, 2020, PSSL invested
For the year ended September 30, 2019, PSSL invested
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
Subsequent to September 30, 2020, our portfolio company, Cano Health, LLC (ITC Rumba, LLC), entered into a business combination agreement with Jaws Acquisition Corp (“JWS”), a special purpose acquisition vehicle, and other parties, subject to certain closing conditions, with an expected closing late first quarter or early second quarter 2021. Based on the closing stock price of JWS on November 13, 2020, our
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Set forth below are the results of operations for the years ended September 30, 2020 and 2019.
Investment Income
Investment income for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 was
Investment income for the year ended September 30, 2020 was
Investment income for the year ended September 30, 2019 was
Expenses
Expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 totaled
Expenses for the years ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 totaled
Net Investment Income
Net investment income totaled
Net investment income totaled
Net Realized Gains or Losses
Sales and repayments of investments for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 totaled
Sales and repayments of investments for the years ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 totaled
Unrealized Appreciation or Depreciation on Investments, the Credit Facility and the 2023 Notes
For the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, we reported a net change in unrealized appreciation on investments of
For the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, our Credit Facility and 2023 Notes had a net change in unrealized depreciation of
Net Change in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
Net change in net assets resulting from operations totaled
Net change in net assets resulting from operations totaled
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our liquidity and capital resources are derived primarily from proceeds of securities offerings, debt capital 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 payments of fees and other operating expenses we incur. We have used, and expect to continue to use, our debt capital, proceeds from the rotation of our portfolio and proceeds from public and private offerings of securities to finance our investment objectives. For more information on how the COVID-19 pandemic may impact our ability to comply with the covenants of the Credit Facility, see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020, including “Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – COVID-19 Developments” and “Item 1A. Risk Factors” therein.
The annualized weighted average cost of debt for the years ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, inclusive of the fee on the undrawn commitment on the Credit Facility, amendment costs and debt issuance costs, was
As of September 30, 2020 and 2019, PennantPark Floating Rate Funding I, LLC, or Funding I, had
As of September 30, 2020 and 2019, we had cash equivalents of
Our operating activities used cash of
Our operating activities used cash of
DISTRIBUTIONS
During both years ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, we declared distributions of
AVAILABLE INFORMATION
The Company makes available on its website its annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC and stockholders may find the report on its website at www.pennantpark.com.
PENNANTPARK FLOATING RATE CAPITAL LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
September 30, 2020 | September 30, 2019 | ||||||
Assets | |||||||
Investments at fair value | |||||||
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments (cost— | $ | 910,552,309 | $ | 889,113,264 | |||
Non-controlled, affiliated investments (cost— | 11,086,834 | 20,430,565 | |||||
Controlled, affiliated investments (cost— | 165,289,324 | 172,163,080 | |||||
Total of investments (cost— | 1,086,928,467 | 1,081,706,909 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents (cost— | 57,511,928 | 63,337,728 | |||||
Interest receivable | 3,673,502 | 3,892,292 | |||||
Receivable for investments sold | — | 2,997,546 | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 173,318 | 441,337 | |||||
Total assets | 1,148,287,215 | 1,152,375,812 | |||||
Liabilities | |||||||
Distributions payable | 3,683,347 | 3,683,347 | |||||
Payable for investments purchased | 3,800,000 | 12,033,794 | |||||
Credit Facility payable, at fair value (cost— | 299,047,275 | 263,988,583 | |||||
2023 Notes payable, at fair value (par— | 129,295,008 | 135,240,084 | |||||
2031 Asset-Backed Debt, net (par— | 224,866,334 | 224,321,845 | |||||
Interest payable on debt | 3,601,479 | 3,275,481 | |||||
Base management fee payable | 2,776,477 | 2,728,019 | |||||
Performance-based incentive fee payable | 2,071,622 | 2,532,205 | |||||
Accrued other expenses | 1,875,281 | 1,514,943 | |||||
Total liabilities | 671,016,823 | 649,318,301 | |||||
Commitments and contingencies | |||||||
Net assets | |||||||
Common stock, 38,772,074 and 38,772,074 shares issued and outstanding, respectively Par value | 38,772 | 38,772 | |||||
Paid-in capital in excess of par value | 538,151,528 | 538,632,828 | |||||
Distributable income | (60,919,908 | ) | (35,614,089 | ) | |||
Total net assets | $ | 477,270,392 | $ | 503,057,511 | |||
Total liabilities and net assets | $ | 1,148,287,215 | $ | 1,152,375,812 | |||
Net asset value per share | $ | 12.31 | $ | 12.97 |
PENNANTPARK FLOATING RATE CAPITAL LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Years Ended September 30, | |||||||||||
2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |||||||||
Investment income: | |||||||||||
From non-controlled, non-affiliated investments: | |||||||||||
Interest | $ | 73,250,887 | $ | 69,319,954 | $ | 62,469,275 | |||||
Other income | 3,565,134 | 3,497,784 | 2,244,895 | ||||||||
From non-controlled, affiliated investments: | |||||||||||
Interest | 882,934 | 1,237,675 | — | ||||||||
Other income | 36,170 | 127,734 | — | ||||||||
From controlled, affiliated investments: | |||||||||||
Interest | 11,801,245 | 12,464,035 | 5,302,909 | ||||||||
Dividend | 5,950,000 | 6,300,000 | 2,187,500 | ||||||||
Total investment income | 95,486,370 | 92,947,182 | 72,204,579 | ||||||||
Expenses: | |||||||||||
Base management fee | 11,428,302 | 10,209,566 | 8,351,653 | ||||||||
Performance-based incentive fee | 9,300,311 | 6,204,112 | 2,399,249 | ||||||||
Interest and expenses on debt | 27,108,452 | 22,540,098 | 14,359,908 | ||||||||
Administrative services expenses | 1,400,000 | 1,550,000 | 2,000,000 | ||||||||
Other general and administrative expenses | 2,464,306 | 2,464,306 | 2,460,582 | ||||||||
Expenses before amendment costs, debt issuance costs and provision for taxes | 51,701,371 | 42,968,082 | 29,571,392 | ||||||||
Credit Facility amendment costs and debt issuance costs | — | 4,517,292 | 10,869,098 | ||||||||
Provision for taxes | 400,000 | — | 800,000 | ||||||||
Total expenses | 52,101,371 | 47,485,374 | 41,240,490 | ||||||||
Net investment income | 43,384,999 | 45,461,808 | 30,964,089 | ||||||||
Realized and unrealized (loss) gain on investments and debt: | |||||||||||
Net realized loss on: | |||||||||||
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments | (6,998,886 | ) | (18,802,365 | ) | (2,327,118 | ) | |||||
Controlled and non-controlled, affiliated investments | (5,683,145 | ) | (12,621,504 | ) | — | ||||||
Net realized loss on investments | (12,682,031 | ) | (31,423,869 | ) | (2,327,118 | ) | |||||
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on: | |||||||||||
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments | (7,390,333 | ) | 2,640,050 | (3,857,170 | ) | ||||||
Controlled and non-controlled, affiliated investments | (19,076,975 | ) | (5,245,396 | ) | 960,087 | ||||||
Debt depreciation (appreciation) | 14,177,384 | (16,487 | ) | 7,750,334 | |||||||
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments and debt | (12,289,924 | ) | (2,621,833 | ) | 4,853,251 | ||||||
Net realized and unrealized (loss) gain from investments and debt | (24,971,955 | ) | (34,045,702 | ) | 2,526,133 | ||||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $ | 18,413,044 | $ | 11,416,106 | $ | 33,490,222 | |||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations per common share | $ | 0.47 | $ | 0.29 | $ | 0.87 | |||||
Net investment income per common share | $ | 1.12 | $ | 1.17 | $ | 0.81 |
ABOUT PENNANTPARK FLOATING RATE CAPITAL LTD.
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. is a business development company which primarily invests in U.S. middle-market companies in the form of floating rate senior secured loans, including first lien secured debt, second lien secured debt and subordinated debt. From time to time, the Company may also invest in equity investments. PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. is managed by PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC.
ABOUT PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC
PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC is a leading middle market credit platform, which has approximately
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You should understand that under Section 27A(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 do not apply to forward-looking statements made in periodic reports we file under the Exchange Act. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release are forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results, and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in filings with the SEC as well as changes in the economy and risks associated with possible disruption in the Company’s operations or the economy generally due to terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics such as COVID-19. The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. You should not place undue influence on such forward-looking statements as such statements speak only as of the date on which they are made.
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CONTACT:
Aviv Efrat
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd.
(212) 905-1000
www.pennantpark.com
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