PhenixFIN Corporation Announces Fiscal Year and Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results
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Insights
The reported growth in Net Asset Value (NAV) per share by 23% and the doubling of Net Investment Income (NII) per share by 110% for PhenixFIN Corporation is a significant indicator of the company's financial health and performance. NAV is a critical metric for business development companies (BDCs) as it reflects the net value of the company's assets and a substantial increase suggests that the company's investment portfolio has appreciated in value or the company has effectively managed its debt and equity structure.
Furthermore, the increase in NII, which measures the profitability of a BDC's investments after operating expenses and interest, is a robust signal to shareholders that the company's investment strategy is yielding positive results. This is particularly relevant for income-focused investors who rely on NII for dividend payouts. The weighted average yield of 13.3% is also noteworthy as it indicates the returns the company is generating from its debt and income-producing investments, which is substantially higher than current average market yields.
The repurchase of shares can be interpreted as a sign of confidence by management in the intrinsic value of the company, often leading to a positive reaction in the stock market. However, the presence of four portfolio company investments on non-accrual status is a point of concern as it indicates potential defaults on interest or principal repayments by these investments, which could impact future earnings.
The company's liquidity position, with $6.0 million in cash and cash equivalents, provides some cushion for short-term obligations, but the outstanding debt under the Credit Facility and the unsecured notes due in 2028 will require careful management to maintain financial stability and investor confidence.
The reported financials provide a snapshot of PhenixFIN Corporation's strategic position at the fiscal year's end. The company's focus on credit, equity and other bespoke investment opportunities appears to be paying off, as evidenced by the significant growth in NAV and NII per share. However, it is crucial for investors to consider the sustainability of these returns, the company's ability to manage its investment portfolio in varying market conditions and the potential risks associated with the non-accrual status of certain investments.
Long-term, the company's strategy and performance must be monitored for consistency with these results, as the BDC industry is subject to economic cycles and interest rate fluctuations. The fair value of the investment portfolio and the net unrealized gain of $14.9 million suggest that the company has been effective in its valuation and investment strategies, but these values can be volatile and subject to change.
For the Fiscal Year ended 2023, NAV per share grew
NEW YORK, Dec. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PhenixFIN Corporation (NASDAQ: PFX, PFXNZ) (the "Company"), a publicly traded business development company, today announced its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter of 2023.
Highlights
- Fourth quarter total investment income of
$5.7 million ; net investment income of$1.9 million - Net asset value (NAV) of
$146.7 million , or$70.75 per share as of September 30, 2023, vs.$57.49 per share as of September 30, 2022 - Weighted average yield was
13.3% on debt and other income producing investments as of the fiscal year end - Repurchased 28,416 shares in Fiscal Year 2023
David Lorber, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, stated:
“We are pleased with our performance in 2023 as we grew NAV per share
Selected Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2023:
Total investment income was
Total net expenses were
The Company recorded a net realized loss of
Portfolio and Investment Activities for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2023:
The fair value of the Company's investment portfolio totaled
The Company had 4 portfolio company investments on non-accrual status with a fair market value of
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At September 30, 2023, the Company had
ABOUT PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
PhenixFIN Corporation is a non-diversified, internally managed closed-end management investment company incorporated in Delaware that has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. We completed our initial public offering and commenced operations on January 20, 2011. The Company has elected, and intends to qualify annually, to be treated, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Effective January 1, 2021, the Company operates under an internalized management structure.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT AND OTHER DISCLOSURES
This press release contains “forward-looking” statements. Such forward-looking statements reflect current views with respect to future events and financial performance, and the Company may make related oral forward-looking statements on or following the date hereof. These forward-looking statements are subject to the inherent uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions. Certain factors could cause actual results and conditions to differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements, including among other things, PhenixFIN’s ability to deliver value to shareholders, increase investment activity, grow the Company, increase net investment income, reduce operating expenses, implement its investment objective, source and capitalize on investment opportunities, grow its net asset value and perform well in the prevailing market environment, the ability of our portfolio companies to perform well and generate income and other factors that are enumerated in the Company’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. PhenixFIN Corporation disclaims and does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement in this press release.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The press release contains unaudited financial results. For ease of review, we have excluded the word "approximately" when rounding the results. This press release is for informational purposes only and is not an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell shares of PhenixFIN Corporation’s common stock. There can be no assurance that PhenixFIN Corporation will achieve its investment objective.
For PhenixFIN investor relations, please call 212-859-0390. For media inquiries, please contact info@phenixfc.com.
| PHENIXFIN CORPORATION Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| September 30, 2023 | September 30, 2022 | |||||||
| Assets: | ||||||||
| Investments at fair value | ||||||||
| Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments (amortized cost of | $ | 125,531,031 | $ | 122,616,275 | ||||
| Affiliated investments (amortized cost of | 37,289,617 | 12,314,192 | ||||||
| Controlled investments (amortized cost of | 63,640,043 | 58,026,182 | ||||||
| Total Investments at fair value | 226,460,691 | 192,956,649 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 5,988,223 | 22,768,066 | ||||||
| Receivables: | ||||||||
| Interest receivable | 971,115 | 727,576 | ||||||
| Paydown receivable | - | 112,500 | ||||||
| Dividends receivable | 161,479 | 269,330 | ||||||
| Other receivable | 31,425 | 36,992 | ||||||
| Other assets | 833,000 | 1,192,677 | ||||||
| Deferred financing costs | 699,124 | 50,000 | ||||||
| Due from affiliate | 409,214 | 271,962 | ||||||
| Prepaid share repurchase | 199,019 | 489,156 | ||||||
| Receivable for investments sold | 3,940,175 | - | ||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 239,693,465 | $ | 218,874,908 | ||||
| Liabilities: | ||||||||
| Credit facility and note payable (net of debt issuance costs of | $ | 84,253,106 | $ | 77,962,636 | ||||
| Payable for investments purchased | 4,123,059 | 16,550,000 | ||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 3,066,984 | 2,040,277 | ||||||
| Interest and fees payable | 690,398 | 503,125 | ||||||
| Other liabilities | 432,698 | 572,949 | ||||||
| Deferred revenue | 421,685 | 325,602 | ||||||
| Administrator expenses payable (see Note 6) | - | 74,911 | ||||||
| Total Liabilities | 92,987,930 | 98,029,500 | ||||||
| Commitments and Contingencies (see Note 8) | ||||||||
| Net Assets: | ||||||||
| Common Shares, | 2,074 | 2,102 | ||||||
| Capital in excess of par value | 694,812,239 | 675,401,802 | ||||||
| Total distributable earnings (loss) | (548,108,778 | ) | (554,558,496 | ) | ||||
| Total Net Assets | 146,705,535 | 120,845,408 | ||||||
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets | $ | 239,693,465 | $ | 218,874,908 | ||||
| Net Asset Value Per Common Share | $ | 70.75 | $ | 57.49 | ||||
| PHENIXFIN CORPORATION Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
| For the Years Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||
| Interest Income: | ||||||||||||
| Interest from investments | ||||||||||||
| Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments: | ||||||||||||
| Cash | $ | 8,031,539 | $ | 5,207,850 | $ | 5,974,807 | ||||||
| Payment in-kind | 506,555 | 444,741 | 609,964 | |||||||||
| Affiliated investments: | ||||||||||||
| Cash | 1,925,293 | 639,733 | 1,099,809 | |||||||||
| Payment in-kind | 460,856 | 374,981 | 327,804 | |||||||||
| Controlled investments: | ||||||||||||
| Cash | 667,312 | 2,489,381 | 75,000 | |||||||||
| Payment in-kind | 557,981 | - | - | |||||||||
| Total interest income | 12,149,536 | 9,156,686 | 8,087,384 | |||||||||
| Dividend income | 6,856,268 | 5,503,425 | 21,564,348 | |||||||||
| Interest from cash and cash equivalents | 400,031 | 139,942 | 10,402 | |||||||||
| Fee income (see Note 9) | 324,290 | 420,279 | 2,566,519 | |||||||||
| Other income | 402,138 | 323,828 | 78,204 | |||||||||
| Total Investment Income | 20,132,263 | 15,544,160 | 32,306,857 | |||||||||
| Expenses: | ||||||||||||
| Base management fees (see Note 6) | - | - | 1,146,403 | |||||||||
| Interest and financing expenses | 5,531,833 | 5,113,105 | 5,800,100 | |||||||||
| Salaries and benefits | 4,186,852 | 2,952,106 | 1,993,277 | |||||||||
| Professional fees, net | 1,404,676 | 1,340,828 | 559,975 | |||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 983,274 | 1,103,125 | 1,012,147 | |||||||||
| Directors fees | 728,833 | 712,000 | 1,039,717 | |||||||||
| Insurance expenses | 466,319 | 590,178 | 1,619,536 | |||||||||
| Administrator expenses (see Note 6) | 320,310 | 301,281 | 612,983 | |||||||||
| Total expenses | 13,622,097 | 12,112,623 | 13,784,138 | |||||||||
| Net Investment Income | 6,510,166 | 3,431,537 | 18,522,719 | |||||||||
| Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | ||||||||||||
| Net realized gains (losses): | ||||||||||||
| Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments | (10,538,228 | ) | 810,240 | 7,747,672 | ||||||||
| Affiliated investments | (1,018,267 | ) | 4,408,961 | (10,088,405 | ) | |||||||
| Controlled investments | 23,456 | 1,850 | (40,144,795 | ) | ||||||||
| Total net realized gains (losses) | (11,533,039 | ) | 5,221,051 | (42,485,528 | ) | |||||||
| Net change in unrealized gains (losses): | ||||||||||||
| Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments | 15,954,552 | (16,701,153 | ) | (5,022,484 | ) | |||||||
| Affiliated investments | 7,327,399 | 96,490 | (10,342,450 | ) | ||||||||
| Controlled investments | 8,659,262 | 2,141,326 | 40,728,006 | |||||||||
| Total net change in unrealized gains (losses) | 31,941,213 | (14,463,337 | ) | 25,363,072 | ||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt (see Note 5) | - | (296,197 | ) | (122,355 | ) | |||||||
| Total realized and unrealized gains (losses) | 20,408,174 | (9,538,483 | ) | (17,244,811 | ) | |||||||
| Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 26,918,340 | $ | (6,106,946 | ) | $ | 1,277,908 | |||||
| Weighted average basic and diluted earnings per common share | $ | 12.87 | $ | (2.63 | ) | $ | 0.48 | |||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted (see Note 11) | 2,092,326 | 2,323,601 | 2,677,891 | |||||||||
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