PennantPark Investment Corporation Announces Financial Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2021
PennantPark Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: PNNT) reported its Q2 2021 financial results, ending March 31, 2021. Key metrics include a total asset value of $1.175 billion and net assets of $619.2 million, with a GAAP net asset value per share of $9.24, reflecting a 5.2% increase. Net investment income was $8.8 million, or $0.13 per share, with distributions declared at $0.12 per share. The company invested $74.8 million in new and existing portfolio companies and experienced net unrealized appreciation of $33.2 million. Liquidity remains strong with $99.5 million in unused borrowing capacity under its credit facility.
- GAAP net asset value per share increased by 5.2% to $9.24.
- Net unrealized appreciation on investments amounted to $33.2 million.
- Portfolio investments totaled $1.175 billion with substantial growth and diversified assets.
- No portfolio companies on non-accrual as of March 31, 2021.
- Strong liquidity with $99.5 million in unused borrowing capacity.
- Net investment income decreased to $8.8 million from $10.3 million year-over-year.
- Investment income decreased to $19.2 million, down from $27.5 million compared to the previous year.
- Total distributions decreased to $0.24 per share from $0.36 per share year-over-year.
NEW YORK, May 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PennantPark Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: PNNT) announced today financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2021.
HIGHLIGHTS | |||
Quarter ended March 31, 2021 | |||
($ in millions, except per share amounts) | |||
Assets and Liabilities: | |||
Investment portfolio (1) | $ | 1,175.2 | |
PSLF investment portfolio | $ | 381.7 | |
Net assets | $ | 619.2 | |
GAAP net asset value per share | $ | 9.24 | |
Quarterly increase in GAAP net asset value per share | |||
Adjusted net asset value per share (2) | $ | 9.20 | |
Quarterly increase in adjusted net asset value per share (2) | |||
Credit Facility | $ | 372.9 | |
2024 Notes | $ | 84.2 | |
SBA Debentures | $ | 106.1 | |
Regulatory Debt to Equity | 0.75x | ||
Regulatory Net Debt to Equity (3) | 0.69x | ||
GAAP Net Debt to Equity (4) | 0.85x | ||
Yield on debt investments at quarter-end | |||
Operating Results: | |||
Net investment income | $ | 8.8 | |
Net investment income per share | $ | 0.13 | |
Distributions declared per share | $ | 0.12 | |
Portfolio Activity: | |||
Purchases of investments | $ | 74.8 | |
Sales and repayments of investments | $ | 65.0 | |
Number of new portfolio companies invested | 3 | ||
Number of existing portfolio companies invested | 8 | ||
Number of ending portfolio companies | 83 |
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(1) Includes investments in PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC, or PSLF, 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 12:00 P.M. ET ON MAY 6, 2021
PennantPark Investment Corporation (“we,” “our,” “us” or the “Company”) will host a conference call at 12:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Thursday, May 6, 2021 to discuss its financial results. All interested parties are welcome to participate. You can access the conference call by dialing toll-free (800) 263-0877 approximately 5-10 minutes prior to the call. International callers should dial (646) 828-8143. All callers should reference conference ID #3330373 PennantPark Investment Corporation. An archived replay of the call will be available through May 20, 2021 by calling toll-free (888) 203-1112. International callers please dial (719) 457-0820. For all phone replays, please reference conference ID #3330373.
PORTFOLIO AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY
“We are pleased with the substantial increase in net asset value this past quarter due to material appreciation in the value of several equity investments,” said Arthur Penn, Chairman and CEO. “We believe that we can generate increased income over time by rotating those equity positions into yield generating debt instruments. We are starting to see some progress on the exit of those equity investments. Additionally, we have the ability to grow the PNNT balance sheet and our PSLF JV which should also generate additional income for the Company.”
As of March 31, 2021, our portfolio totaled
As of September 30, 2020, our portfolio totaled
For the three months ended March 31, 2021, we invested
For the three months ended March 31, 2020, we invested
PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC
As of March 31, 2021, PSLF’s portfolio totaled
As of September 30, 2020, PSLF’s portfolio totaled
For the three months ended March 31, 2021, PSLF invested
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Set forth below are the results of operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.
Investment Income
Investment income for the three and six months ended March 31, 2021 was
Expenses
Expenses for the three and six months ended March 31, 2021 totaled
Net Investment Income
Net investment income totaled
Net Realized Gains or Losses
Sales and repayments of investments for the three and six months ended March 31, 2021 totaled
Unrealized Appreciation or Depreciation on Investments and the Credit Facilities
For the three and six months ended March 31, 2021, we reported net change in unrealized appreciation on investments of
For the three and six months ended March 31, 2021, the Truist Credit Facility had a net change in unrealized appreciation of
Net Change in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
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 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, including “Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – COVID-19 Developments”.
The annualized weighted average cost of debt for the six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, inclusive of the fee on the undrawn commitment under the Credit Facilities and amortized upfront fees on SBA debentures, was
As of March 31, 2021 and September 30, 2020, we had
As of March 31, 2021 and September 30, 2020, we had cash and cash equivalents of
Our operating activities provided cash of
Our operating activities used cash of
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
On April 14, 2021, we entered into an underwriting agreement, or the Underwriting Agreement, by and among the Company, PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC, PennantPark Investment Administration, LLC and Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. and Truist Securities, Inc., as representatives of the several underwriters named on Schedule A to the Underwriting Agreement, in connection with the issuance and sale of
DISTRIBUTIONS
During the three and six months ended March 31, 2021, we declared distributions of
AVAILABLE INFORMATION
The Company makes available on its website its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC, and stockholders may find such report on its website at www.pennantpark.com.
PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES | ||||||||
March 31, 2021 | September 30, 2020 | |||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Investments at fair value | ||||||||
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments (cost— | $ | 773,788,326 | $ | 735,674,666 | ||||
Non-controlled, affiliated investments (cost— | 71,404,648 | 27,753,893 | ||||||
Controlled, affiliated investments (cost— | 330,044,569 | 318,342,859 | ||||||
Total of investments (cost— | 1,175,237,543 | 1,081,771,418 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents (cost— | 33,855,496 | 25,806,002 | ||||||
Interest receivable | 4,916,119 | 5,005,715 | ||||||
Distribution receivable | 1,452,000 | 1,393,716 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 376,932 | 376,030 | ||||||
Total assets | 1,215,838,090 | 1,114,352,881 | ||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||
Distributions payable | 8,045,413 | 8,045,413 | ||||||
Payable for investments purchased | 18,581,995 | 5,461,508 | ||||||
Truist Credit Facility payable, at fair value (cost— | 372,867,465 | 368,701,972 | ||||||
2024 Notes payable, net (par— | 84,170,310 | 83,837,560 | ||||||
SBA debentures payable, net (par— | 106,128,698 | 115,772,677 | ||||||
Base management fee payable, net | 4,282,129 | 4,369,637 | ||||||
Interest payable on debt | 2,007,332 | 2,022,614 | ||||||
Accrued other expenses | 507,853 | 432,648 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 596,591,195 | 588,644,029 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
Net assets | ||||||||
Common stock, 67,045,105 shares issued and outstanding Par value | 67,045 | 67,045 | ||||||
Paid-in capital in excess of par value | 787,625,031 | 787,625,031 | ||||||
Accumulated distributable net loss | (168,445,181 | ) | (261,983,224 | ) | ||||
Total net assets | $ | 619,246,895 | $ | 525,708,852 | ||||
Total liabilities and net assets | $ | 1,215,838,090 | $ | 1,114,352,881 | ||||
Net asset value per share | $ | 9.24 | $ | 7.84 | ||||
PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended March 31, | Six Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||
2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||||
Investment income: | ||||||||||||||||
From non-controlled, non-affiliated investments: | ||||||||||||||||
Interest | $ | 11,668,772 | $ | 22,748,529 | $ | 23,101,282 | $ | 43,133,443 | ||||||||
Payment-in-kind | 2,011,940 | 1,978,894 | 3,470,739 | 3,863,400 | ||||||||||||
Other income | 23,942 | 751,284 | 505,067 | 941,202 | ||||||||||||
From non-controlled, affiliated investments: | ||||||||||||||||
Payment-in-kind | 380,271 | — | 456,998 | — | ||||||||||||
From controlled, affiliated investments: | ||||||||||||||||
Interest | 2,177,259 | 559,934 | 4,454,035 | 1,204,624 | ||||||||||||
Payment-in-kind | 1,518,971 | 1,496,251 | 3,004,494 | 4,395,988 | ||||||||||||
Dividend income | 1,452,000 | — | 2,973,000 | — | ||||||||||||
Total investment income | 19,233,155 | 27,534,892 | 37,965,615 | 53,538,657 | ||||||||||||
Expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
Base management fee | 4,282,129 | 4,880,699 | 8,396,558 | 9,623,129 | ||||||||||||
Performance-based incentive fee | — | 1,913,047 | — | 2,657,673 | ||||||||||||
Interest and expenses on debt | 4,889,854 | 8,962,513 | 9,893,985 | 17,828,583 | ||||||||||||
Administrative services expenses | 505,020 | 521,520 | 1,010,040 | 1,043,040 | ||||||||||||
Other general and administrative expenses | 643,480 | 648,881 | 1,286,963 | 1,292,841 | ||||||||||||
Expenses before performance-based incentive fee waiver and provision for taxes | 10,320,483 | 16,926,660 | 20,587,546 | 32,445,266 | ||||||||||||
Performance-based incentive fee waiver | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
Provision for taxes | 150,000 | 300,000 | 300,000 | 600,000 | ||||||||||||
Net expenses | 10,470,483 | 17,226,660 | 20,887,546 | 33,045,266 | ||||||||||||
Net investment income | 8,762,672 | 10,308,232 | 17,078,069 | 20,493,391 | ||||||||||||
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and debt: | ||||||||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments on: | ||||||||||||||||
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments | 319,431 | 1,424,778 | 2,450,389 | (10,609,375 | ) | |||||||||||
Non-controlled and controlled, affiliated investments | — | — | (19,708,359 | ) | — | |||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | 319,431 | 1,424,778 | (17,257,970 | ) | (10,609,375 | ) | ||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | ||||||||||||||||
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments | 11,206,850 | (40,710,987 | ) | 87,612,267 | (23,658,391 | ) | ||||||||||
Non-controlled and controlled, affiliated investments | 21,969,487 | (80,260,831 | ) | 39,069,096 | (73,690,603 | ) | ||||||||||
Debt (appreciation) depreciation | (3,763,322 | ) | 48,946,105 | (16,872,593 | ) | 46,374,785 | ||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and debt | 29,413,015 | (72,025,713 | ) | 109,808,770 | (50,974,209 | ) | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investments and debt | 29,732,446 | (70,600,935 | ) | 92,550,800 | (61,583,584 | ) | ||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 38,495,118 | $ | (60,292,703 | ) | $ | 109,628,869 | $ | (41,090,193 | ) | |||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations per common share | $ | 0.57 | $ | (0.90 | ) | $ | 1.64 | $ | (0.61 | ) | ||||||
Net investment income per common share | $ | 0.13 | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.25 | $ | 0.31 | ||||||||
ABOUT PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION
PennantPark Investment Corporation is a business development company which invests primarily in U.S. middle-market companies in the form of first lien secured debt, second lien secured debt, subordinated debt and equity investments. PennantPark Investment Corporation is managed by PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC.
ABOUT PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC
PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC is a leading middle-market credit platform, managing
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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CONTACT: | Aviv Efrat PennantPark Investment Corporation (212) 905-1000 www.pennantpark.com |
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