UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

___________________________________

 

FORM 8-K

 

Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):

 

May 2, 2019

 

CAPITALA FINANCE CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Maryland 814-01022 90-0945675
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number)      (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
of incorporation)    

 

4201 Congress St., Suite 360

Charlotte, NC 28209

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (704) 376-5502

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ¨

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of Each Class    Trading symbol(s)   Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
5.75% Convertible Notes due 2022

6.00% Notes due 2022

 

CPTA

CPTAG

CPTAL

 

NASDAQ Global Select Market
NASDAQ Capital Market

NASDAQ Global Select Market

  

 

 

 

 

Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition

 

On May 6, 2019, Capitala Finance Corp. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2019, the text of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Additionally, on May 6, 2019, the Company made available on its website, http://investor.CapitalaGroup.com, a supplemental investor presentation with respect to the earnings release.

 

The information disclosed under this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

Item 5.07.Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

The Company held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) on May 2, 2019 and submitted two matters to the vote of the shareholders. A summary of the matters voted upon by shareholders is set forth below.

 

1. Shareholders elected two directors of the Company, who will each serve for a three-year term to expire at the 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, based on the following votes: 

 

Name

  For   Withheld   Broker Non-Votes
Joseph B. Alala, III   8,453,531   775,004   -
H. Paul Chapman   7,929,378   1,299,157   -

 

2. Shareholders approved a proposal to authorize the Company to sell shares of its common stock at a price or prices below the Company’s then current net asset value per share in one or more offerings, in each case subject to the approval of its board of directors and compliance with the conditions set forth in the proxy statement pertaining thereto (including, without limitation, that the number of shares issued does not exceed 25% of the Company’s then outstanding common stock immediately prior to each such offering) based on the following votes:

 

    For     Against     Abstain     Broker
Non-Votes
 
With Affiliates     7,025,516       1,981,605       221,413       -  
% of Voted*     76.13 %     21.47 %     2.40 %     -  
Without Affiliates     5,851,018       1,981,605       221,413       -  
% of Voted*     72.65 %     24.60 %     2.75 %      -  

 

* For purposes of this proposal, the affirmative vote of (1) a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock entitled to vote at the Meeting; and (2) a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock entitled to vote at the Meeting that are not held by affiliated persons of the Company was required to approve this proposal. For purposes of this proposal, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, defines “a majority of the outstanding shares” as: (1) 67% or more of the voting securities present at the Meeting if the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities of such company are present or represented by proxy; or (2) more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities of the Company, whichever is the less. 

 

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(a)Not applicable.

 

(b)Not applicable.

 

(c)Not applicable.

 

(d)Exhibits.

 

 

 

 

Exhibit No. Description
   
99.1 Press release dated May 6, 2019

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

Date: May 6, 2019 CAPITALA FINANCE CORP.
   
   
  By:  /s/ Stephen A. Arnall
    Stephen A. Arnall
Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

Capitala Finance Corp. Reports First Quarter 2019 Results

 

CHARLOTTE, NC, May 6, 2019--Capitala Finance Corp. (Nasdaq:CPTA) ("Capitala", the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2019.

 

First Quarter Highlights

 

·Net investment income of $4.1 million, or $0.26 per share
·Net asset value per share of $11.61 at March 31, 2019, compared to $11.88 at December 31, 2018
·Deployed $21.1 million during the quarter, consisting of $15.0 million in two new portfolio companies, and $6.1 million in add-on investments. The weighted average yield on debt investments to new portfolio companies, all first lien structures, was 11.1%.

 

Management Commentary

 

In describing the Company’s first quarter activities, Joseph B. Alala, III, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Net investment income exceeded distributions for the quarter, while NAV per share declined slightly since year-end. We continue to focus on rebalancing our investment portfolio and are pursuing senior secured debt loans instead of mezzanine loans. We are also seeking to shrink and monetize our portfolio of equity securities and rotate the cash proceeds into yielding loans. Our direct origination platform continues to see quality investment opportunities that are suitable for our investment strategy.”

 

First Quarter 2019 Financial Results

During the first quarter of 2019, the Company originated $21.1 million of new investments, and received $11.5 million of repayments. Debt investments totaled $20.0 million, $14.1 million to two new portfolio companies, and $5.9 million to existing portfolio companies. In addition, we invested $1.1 million in equity securities.

 

Total investment income was $12.7 million for the first quarter of 2019, compared to $12.6 million in the first quarter of 2018. During the first quarter of 2019, the Company recognized dividend income of $1.3 million related to a distribution from our equity investment in Nth Degree, Inc.

 

Total expenses for the first quarter of 2019 were $8.5 million, compared to $8.1 million for the comparable period in 2019. Contributing to the $0.4 million increase was (1) a $0.8 million increase in incentive fees, (2) a $0.2 million decrease in base management fees and (3) a $0.2 million decrease in general and administrative expenses.

 

 

 

 

Net investment income for the first quarter of 2019 was $4.1 million, or $0.26 per share, compared to $4.4 million, or $0.28 per share, for the same period in 2018.

 

Net realized losses totaled $5.8 million, or $0.36 per share, for the first quarter of 2019, compared to net realized losses of $3.9 million, or $0.24 per share, for the same period in 2018. During the first quarter of 2019, the Company realized losses related to Velum Global Credit Management, LLC, ($8.9 million), CableOrganizer Acquisition, LLC ($1.8 million), and Cedar Electronics Holding Corp. ($1.0 million), partially offset by a $5.9 million gain related to B&W Quality Growers, LLC. Net realized losses during the first quarter of 2019 did not have a material impact on net asset value per share, as the realized amounts were in line with our previously reported fair values.

 

Net unrealized appreciation totaled $1.5 million, or $0.09 per share, for the first quarter of 2019, compared to depreciation of $0.4 million for the first quarter of 2018.

 

The net decrease in net assets resulting from operations was $0.2 million for the first quarter of 2019, or $0.01 per share, compared to a net increase of $0.1 million, or $0.01 per share, for the same period in 2018.

 

Investment Portfolio

 

As of March 31, 2019, our portfolio consisted of 43 companies with a fair market value of $455.4 million and a cost basis of $424.9 million. First lien debt investments represented 53.0% of the portfolio, second lien and subordinated debt investments collectively represented 23.4% of the portfolio, equity/warrant investments represented 20.5% of the portfolio, and our investment in Capitala Senior Loan Fund II, LLC represented 3.1% of the portfolio, based on fair values at March 31, 2019. The weighted average yield on our debt portfolio was 12.1% at March 31, 2019.

 

At March 31, 2019, non-accrual balances totaled $8.9 million and $6.5 million, on a cost basis and fair value basis, respectively. Non-accrual loans, on a cost basis and fair value basis, represented 2.1% and 1.4%, respectively, of the portfolio at March 31, 2019, compared to 4.9% and 2.1%, respectively, at December 31, 2018.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

At March 31, 2019, the Company had $28.5 million in cash and cash equivalents. In addition, the Company had SBA debentures outstanding totaling $150.0 million with an annual weighted average interest rate of 3.16%, $75.0 million of fixed rate notes bearing an interest rate of 6.00%, and $52.1 million of convertible notes bearing an interest rate of 5.75%. At March 31, 2019, the Company had $25.0 million outstanding and $89.5 million available under its senior secured revolving credit facility, which is priced at LIBOR plus 3.0%. During the first quarter of 2019, the Company repaid $15.7 million in outstanding SBA debentures for CapitalSouth Partners Fund II, L.P and relinquished the related SBIC license.

 

 

 

 

Subsequent Events

 

On May 1, 2019, the Company invested $10.6 million in the first lien debt and $0.4 million in the equity of Family Quest Holdings, LLC.

 

First Quarter 2019 Financial Results Conference Call

 

Management will host a conference call to discuss the operating and financial results at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. To participate in the conference call, please dial 1-877-312-5507 approximately 10 minutes prior to the call. A live webcast of the conference will be available at http://investor.CapitalaGroup.com.

 

About Capitala Finance Corp.

 

Capitala Finance Corp. is a business development company that invests primarily in first and second lien loans, subordinated debt and, to a lesser extent, equity securities issued by lower middle market companies. The Company is managed by Capitala Investment Advisors, LLC. For more information on Capitala, or to automatically receive email notifications of Company financial information, press releases, stock alerts, or other corporate filings, please visit the Investor Relations section of our website.

 

About Capitala Group

 

Capitala Group is a $2.7 billion asset management firm that has been providing capital to lower middle market companies throughout North America for twenty years. Since our inception in 1998, Capitala has invested in over 150 companies and seeks to partner with strong management teams to create value and generate superior risk-adjusted returns for our individual and institutional investors.  For more information, visit our website at www.CapitalaGroup.com

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. Words such as “believes,” “intends,” “expects,” “projects,” “anticipates,” and “future” or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, condition 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 the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

 

SOURCE: Capitala Finance Corp.

 

Capitala Finance Corp.

Stephen Arnall, Chief Financial Officer

704-376-5502

sarnall@capitalagroup.com

 

 

 

 

Capitala Finance Corp. 
           
Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities 
(in thousands, except share and per share data) 
           

 

   As of 
   March 31, 2019   December 31, 2018 
   (unaudited)     
ASSETS          
Investments at fair value          
Non-control/non-affiliate investments (amortized cost of $271,596 and $280,114, respectively)  $284,364   $286,843 
Affiliate investments (amortized cost of $82,413 and $72,300, respectively)   102,784    92,939 
Control investments (amortized cost of $70,929 and $67,556, respectively)   68,242    69,145 
Total investments at fair value (amortized cost of $424,938 and $419,970, respectively)   455,390    448,927 
Cash and cash equivalents   28,470    39,295 
Interest and dividend receivable   3,458    3,778 
Prepaid expenses   376    454 
Deferred tax asset, net   694    628 
Other assets   90    83 
Total assets  $488,478   $493,165 
           
LIABILITIES          
SBA debentures (net of deferred financing cost of $1,404 and $1,688, respectively)  $148,596   $164,012 
2022 Notes (net of deferred financing cost of $1,855 and $1,987, respectively)   73,145    73,013 
2022 Convertible Notes (net of deferred financing cost of $1,175 and $1,259, respectively)   50,913    50,829 
Credit Facility (net of deferred financing cost of $949 and $983, respectively)   24,051    9,017 
Management and incentive fees payable   3,488    2,487 
Interest and financing fees payable   1,423    3,063 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   128    100 
Total liabilities  $301,744   $302,521 
           
           
NET ASSETS          
Common stock, par value $.01, 100,000,000 common shares authorized, 16,084,143 and $16,051,547 common shares issued and outstanding, respectively  $161   $161 
Additional paid in capital   242,012    241,757 
Total distributable loss   (55,439)   (51,274)
Total net assets  $186,734   $190,644 
Total liabilities and net assets  $488,478   $493,165 
           
Net asset value per share  $11.61   $11.88 

 

 

 

 

Capitala Finance Corp. 
           
Consolidated Statements of Operations 
(in thousands, except share and per share data) 
(unaudited)

 

   For the Three Months Ended March 31, 
   2019   2018 
INVESTMENT INCOME          
Interest and fee income:          
Non-control/non-affiliate investments  $7,285   $7,356 
Affiliate investments   2,399    1,941 
Control investments   724    1,849 
Total interest and fee income   10,408    11,146 
Payment-in-kind interest and dividend income:          
Non-control/non-affiliate investments   442    705 
Affiliate investments   149    486 
Control investments   328    166 
Total payment-in-kind interest and dividend income   919    1,357 
Dividend income:          
Non-control/non-affiliate investments   1,281    - 
Affiliate investments   -    29 
Control investments   25    25 
Total dividend income   1,306    54 
Interest income from cash and cash equivalents   51    15 
Total investment income   12,684    12,572 
           
EXPENSES          
Interest and financing expenses   4,413    4,364 
Base management fee   2,118    2,303 
Incentive fees   1,034    244 
General and administrative expenses   984    1,223 
Total expenses   8,549    8,134 
           
NET INVESTMENT INCOME   4,135    4,438 
           
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS:          
Net realized gain (loss) on investments:          
Non-control/non-affiliate investments   (3,909)   (4,579)
Affiliate investments   (111)   724 
Control investments   (1,827)   - 
Net realized loss on investments   (5,847)   (3,855)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments:          
Non-control/non-affiliate investments   6,039    2,134 
Affiliate investments   (268)   (776)
Control investments   (4,276)   (1,750)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments   1,495    (392)
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments   (4,352)   (4,247)
Tax benefit (provision)   66    (50)
Total net realized and unrealized loss on investments, net of taxes   (4,286)   (4,297)
           
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS  $(151)  $141 
           
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS PER SHARE RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS – BASIC AND DILUTED  $(0.01)  $0.01 
           
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING  –  BASIC AND DILUTED   16,062,906    15,959,215 
           
DISTRIBUTIONS PAID PER SHARE  $0.25   $0.25