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Exhibit 99.1

 

Medley Capital Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2013 Financial Results

 

New York, NY – December 9, 2013

 

Financial Results for the Quarter and Year ended September 30, 2013

 

Fourth Quarter Highlights

 

·Declared a dividend of $0.37 per share
·Net investment income of $0.41 per share
·Net income of $0.43 per share
·Net asset value (NAV) of $12.70 per share
·Gross investment originations of $106.0 million
·Completed 6.9 million share offering in September for net proceeds of $86.6 million

 

Portfolio Investments

 

The total value of our investments, including cash and cash equivalents, was $749.2 million at September 30, 2013. During the quarter ended September 30, 2013, the Company originated $106.0 million of new investments and had $47.5 million of repayments resulting in net investment originations of $58.5 million. As of September 30, 2013, the Company had investments in securities of 57 portfolio companies with approximately 65.2% consisting of senior secured first lien investments, 33.2% consisting of senior secured second lien investments, 0.1% in unsecured debt, 0.4% in equities / warrants and 1.1% consisting of cash and cash equivalents. As of September 30, 2013, the weighted average yield based upon the cost basis of our portfolio investments, excluding cash and cash equivalents, was 13.8%.

 

Results of Operations: Three Months Ended September 30, 2013

 

The Company reported net investment income and net income of $0.41 per share and $0.43 per share, respectively, calculated based upon the weighted average shares outstanding, for the three months ended September 30, 2013. As of September 30, 2013, the Company’s NAV was $12.70 per share.

 

Investment Income

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2013, gross investment income was $27.5 million and consisted of $21.7 million of portfolio interest income and $5.8 million of other fee income.

 

 
 

 

Expenses

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2013, total expenses were $13.1 million and consisted of the following: base management fees of $3.3 million, incentive fees of $3.6 million, interest and financing expenses of $4.2 million, professional fees of $0.7 million, administrator expenses of $0.7 million, directors fees of $0.1 million, and other general and administrative related expenses of $0.5 million.

 

Net Investment Income

 

The Company reported net investment income of $14.4 million, or $0.41 on a weighted average per share basis, for the quarter ended September 30, 2013.

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gains/Losses

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2013, the Company reported net realized gains of $23,382 and net unrealized appreciation of $0.7 million.

 

Results of Operations: Year Ended September 30, 2013

 

The Company reported net investment income and net income of $1.53 per share and $1.30 per share, respectively, calculated based upon the weighted average shares outstanding, for the year ended September 30, 2013.

 

Investment Income

 

For the year ended September 30, 2013, gross investment income was $89.0 million and consisted of $73.2 million of portfolio interest income and $15.8 million of other fee income.

 

Expenses

 

For the year ended September 30, 2013, total expenses were $42.6 million and consisted of the following: base management fees of $10.9 million, incentive fees of $11.6 million, interest and financing expenses of $13.4 million, professional fees of $1.8 million, administrator expenses of $2.5 million, directors fees of $0.5 million, and other general and administrative related expenses of $1.9 million.

 

Net Investment Income

 

The Company reported net investment income of $46.4 million, or $1.53 on a weighted average per share basis, for the year ended September 30, 2013.

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gains/Losses

 

For the year ended September 30, 2013, the Company reported net realized gains of $0.3 million and net unrealized depreciation of $7.2 million.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

As of September 30, 2013, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $8.6 million and $2.5 million of debt outstanding under its $245.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility.

 

As of September 30, 2013, the Company had $120 million of debt outstanding under its senior secured term loan credit facility, $30.0 million outstanding in SBA-guaranteed debentures, $40.0 million outstanding in aggregate principal amount of 7.125% senior notes due 2019 and $63.5 million outstanding in aggregate principal amount of 6.125% senior notes due 2023.

 

On September 25, 2013, the Company closed $15.0 million of additional commitment to the senior secured revolving credit facility resulting in total commitments to the senior secured revolving credit facility of $245.0 million and $ 5.0 million of additional commitment to the secured term loan credit facility resulting in total commitments to the secured term loan credit facility of $120.0 million. The increase in total commitments was the result of the addition of one new lender which further diversifies our lending relationships.

 

Dividend Declaration

 

On October 30, 2013, the Company’s board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share payable on December 13, 2013 to holders of record as of November 22, 2013.

 

Webcast/Conference Call

 

The Company will host an earnings conference call and audio webcast at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, December 10, 2013.

All interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing (800) 299-8538 approximately 5-10 minutes prior to the call: international callers should dial (617) 786-2902. Participants should reference Medley Capital Corporation and the participant passcode of 20579980 when prompted. Following the call you may access a replay of the event via audio webcast. This conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed by all interested parties through the Company's website, http://www.medleycapitalcorp.com. To listen to the live call, please go to the Company's website at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to register and download any necessary audio software. For those who are not able to listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available shortly after the call on the Company’s website.

 

 
 

 

Financial Statements

 

Medley Capital Corporation
         
Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
         

 

   As of  
   September 30, 2013   September 30, 2012 
ASSETS          
Investments at fair value          
Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments (amortized cost of $748,406 and $394,482, respectively)  $740,097   $393,741 
Affiliated investments (amortized cost of $9,284 and $8,679, respectively)   9,140    8,208 
Total investments at fair value   749,237    401,949 
Cash and cash equivalents   8,558    4,894 
Interest receivable   9,608    3,940 
Deferred financing costs, net   8,523    4,652 
Other assets   249    232 
Deferred offering costs   218    104 
           
Total assets  $776,393   $415,771 
           
LIABILITIES          
Revolving credit facility payable  $2,500   $15,000 
Term loan payable   120,000    55,000 
Notes payable   103,500    40,000 
SBA debentures payable   30,000    - 
Payable for investments purchased   54    10,212 
Management and incentive fees payable, net   6,900    3,515 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   1,305    924 
Administrator expenses payable   701    466 
Deferred revenue   256    174 
Interest and fees payable   1,156    1,048 
Due to affiliate   82    13 
Offering costs payable   105    80 
           
Total liabilities  $266,559   $126,432 
           
NET ASSETS          
Common stock, par value $.001 per share, 100,000,000 common shares authorized,          
40,152,904 and 23,110,242 common shares issued and outstanding, respectively  $40   $23 
Capital in excess of par value   506,062    285,012 
Accumulated undistributed net investment income   12,185    5,560 
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) from investments   -    (45)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments   (8,453)   (1,211)
Total net assets   509,834    289,339 
           
Total liabilities and net assets  $776,393   $415,771 
           
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE  $12.70   $12.52 

 

 
 

 

Medley Capital Corporation
                   
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

   For the three months
ended September 30
   For the year
ended September 30
 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
                 
INVESTMENT INCOME                    
Interest from investments                    
Non-controlled/Non-affiliated investments  $21,266   $11,414   $71,649   $35,376 
Affiliated investments   387    960    1,499    2,974 
     Total interest income   21,653    12,374    73,148    38,350 
Interest from cash and cash equivalents   2    2    8    5 
Other fee income   5,818    1,689    15,835    6,165 
Total investment income   27,473    14,065    88,991    44,520 
                     
EXPENSES                    
Base management fees   3,311    1,739    10,918    5,521 
Incentive fees   3,589    1,776    11,600    5,886 
Interest and financing expenses   4,165    2,120    13,448    5,011 
Administrator expenses   701    465    2,475    1,540 
Professional fees   686    498    1,846    1,600 
Directors fees   147    103    461    481 
Insurance   166    122    377    465 
General and administrative   353    139    1,316    511 
Organizational expense   -    -    151    - 
Expenses before management fee waiver   13,118    6,962    42,592    21,015 
Management fee waiver   -    -    -    (41)
Total expenses net of management fee waiver   13,118    6,962    42,592    20,974 
Net investment income before excise taxes   14,355    7,103    46,399    23,546 
Excise tax expense   -    -    -    (36)
NET INVESTMENT INCOME   14,355    7,103    46,399    23,510 
                     
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS:                    
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments   23    (138)   261    (44)
Net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments   747    372    (7,242)   (1,062)
Net gain/(loss) on investments   770    234    (6,981)   (1,106)
                     
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS  $15,125   $7,337   $39,418   $22,404 
                     
WEIGHTED AVERAGE - BASIC AND DILUTED                    
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE  $0.43   $0.37   $1.30   $1.25 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE - BASIC AND DILUTED NET                    
INVESTMENT INCOME PER COMMON SHARE  $0.41   $0.36   $1.53   $1.31 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING                    
- BASIC AND DILUTED (SEE NOTE 10)   34,881,365    19,702,818    30,246,247    17,919,310 
                     
DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE  $0.37   $0.36   $1.45   $1.20 

 

 

 
 

 

ABOUT MEDLEY CAPITAL CORPORATION

 

The Company is an externally-managed, non-diversified closed-end management investment company that has filed an election to be treated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Company's investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation, primarily through investments in privately negotiated debt and equity securities of middle market companies. The Company is a direct lender targeting private debt transactions ranging in size from $10 to $50 million to borrowers principally located in North America. The Company's investment activities are managed by its investment adviser, MCC Advisors LLC, which is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended.

 

ABOUT MCC ADVISORS LLC

 

MCC Advisors LLC, an affiliate of Medley LLC (“Medley”), is a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Medley specializes in credit investing, including direct private lending and corporate credit related strategies and provides first lien, second lien and unitranche term loans to lower middle-market and middle-market companies with an investment size between $7-50 million. Medley will support acquisition and growth financings, leveraged buyouts, management buyouts, bank debt restructurings, CAPEX, Chapter 11 exit financing and DIP financing. Medley is headquartered in New York with offices in San Francisco.

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, which change over time. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release.

 

SOURCE: Medley Capital Corporation

 

Contact:

Richard T. Allorto

212.759.0777