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FS Investment Corporation 8-K

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

FS Investment Corporation Reports First Quarter 2015 Financial Results

and Declares Regular Distribution for Second Quarter

 

PHILADELPHIA, PA, May 11, 2015 – FS Investment Corporation (NYSE: FSIC), a publicly traded business development company focused on providing customized credit solutions to private middle market U.S. companies, announced its operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 and declared its second quarter 2015 regular distribution.

Financial Highlights for the Quarter Ended March 31, 20151

·Net investment income of $0.21 per share, compared to $0.22 per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2014
·Adjusted net investment income of $0.23 per share, compared to $0.23 per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2014.2 Adjusted net investment income for the quarters ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 excludes accruals for capital gains incentive fees
·Total net realized and unrealized gain on investments of $0.08 per share, compared to $0.10 per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2014
·Paid cash distributions to stockholders totaling $0.22275 per share3
·Committed $193 million to direct originations, 99% of which were in senior secured debt (first and second lien senior secured loans and senior secured bonds)
·Net asset value increased to $9.90 per share from $9.83 per share as of December 31, 2014

 

Michael C. Forman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of FSIC, commented, "Our solid results for the first quarter reflect our high quality portfolio, differentiated model and strong partnership with GSO / Blackstone. We remain dedicated to continuing to fully earn our quarterly distributions, and we believe we are well-positioned to generate reliable and sustainable income for our stockholders, as well as to capitalize on the growing opportunity for non-bank lenders.”

Declaration of Regular Distribution for Second Quarter 2015

FSIC’s board of directors has declared a regular cash distribution for the second quarter of $0.22275 per share, which will be paid on or about July 2, 2015 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 24, 2015.

 

 
 

Operating Results

 

   Three Months Ended
(all per share amounts are basic and diluted)1  March 31, 2015  December 31, 2014  March 31, 2014
Net investment income per share  $0.21   $0.28   $0.22 
Adjusted net investment income per share2  $0.23   $0.24   $0.23 
Total net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments per share  $0.08   $(0.33)  $0.09 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations (Earnings per Share)  $0.29   $(0.04)  $0.31 
Stockholder distributions per share3  $0.2228   $0.3228   $0.2160 
Net asset value per share at period end  $9.90   $9.83   $10.28 

Portfolio Highlights

·As of March 31, 2015, the fair value of investments was $4.2 billion.
·Core investment strategies4 represented 95% of the portfolio by fair value as of March 31, 2015, including 77% from direct originations and 18% from opportunistic investments. Broadly syndicated/other investments represented the remaining 5% of the portfolio by fair value as of March 31, 2015.
·Gross portfolio yield prior to leverage (based on amortized cost and excluding non-income producing assets)5 as of March 31, 2015 was 10.5%, compared to 10.4% as of December 31, 2014.
·One new investment was placed on non-accrual during the first quarter. As of March 31, 2015, investments on non-accrual represented 0.5% of FSIC’s total portfolio based on fair value.6

Total Portfolio Activity

 

    Three Months Ended 
(dollar amounts in thousands)   March 31, 2015 
Purchases  $191,510 
Sales and redemptions   (237,355)
Net portfolio activity  $(45,845)
      
    As of March 31, 2015 
Total fair value of investments  $4,161,683 
Total assets  $4,364,352 

 

Portfolio Data

   As of March 31, 2015 
Number of Portfolio Companies   110 
Average Annual EBITDA of Portfolio Companies  $151,400 
Weighted Average Purchase Price of Investments (as a % of par or stated value)   97.8%
% of Investments on Non-Accrual (based on fair value)6   0.5%
      
Asset Class (based on fair value)     
Senior Secured Loans — First Lien   53%
Senior Secured Loans — Second Lien   17%
Senior Secured Bonds   8%
Subordinated Debt   11%
Collateralized Securities   3%
Equity/Other   8%
      
Portfolio Composition by Strategy (based on fair value)4     
Direct Originations   77%
Opportunistic   18%
Broadly Syndicated/Other   5%
      
Interest Rate Type (based on fair value)     
% Variable Rate   68.7%
% Fixed Rate   23.1%
% Income Producing Equity/Other Investments   3.1%
% Non-Income Producing Equity/Other Investments   5.1%
      
Yields5     
Gross Portfolio Yield Prior to Leverage (based on amortized cost)   10.0%
Gross Portfolio Yield Prior to Leverage (based on amortized cost) — Excluding Non-Income Producing Assets   10.5%

 
 

 

Direct Origination Activity

 

(dollar amounts in thousands)   Three Months Ended 
New Direct Originations   March 31, 2015 
Total Commitments (including unfunded commitments)  $192,643 
Exited Investments (including partial paydowns)   (146,077)
Net Direct Originations  $46,566 
New Direct Originations by Asset Class (including unfunded commitments)     
Senior Secured Loans — First Lien   89%
Senior Secured Loans — Second Lien   10%
Senior Secured Bonds   —   
Subordinated Debt   0%
Collateralized Securities   —   
Equity/Other   1%
Average New Direct Origination Commitment Amount  $24,080 
Weighted Average Maturity for New Direct Originations   12/26/19
Gross Portfolio Yield Prior to Leverage (based on amortized cost) of New Direct Originations during Period5   10.0%
Gross Portfolio Yield Prior to Leverage (based on amortized cost) of New Direct Originations during Period — Excluding Non-Income Producing Assets5   10.1%
Gross Portfolio Yield Prior to Leverage (based on amortized cost) of Direct Originations Exited during Period5   8.5%

 

Characteristics of All Direct Originations held in Portfolio

   As of March 31, 2015 
Direct Originations, at fair value  $3,212,508 
Number of Portfolio Companies   53 
Average Annual EBITDA of Portfolio Companies  $50,700 
Average Leverage Through Tranche of Portfolio Companies — Excluding Equity/Other and Collateralized Securities   4.8x
% of Investments on Non-Accrual   —   
Gross Portfolio Yield Prior to Leverage (based on amortized cost) of Funded Direct Originations   9.8%
Gross Portfolio Yield Prior to Leverage (based on amortized cost) of Funded Direct Originations — Excluding Non-Income Producing Assets   10.3%

 

 

Balance Sheet Summary

 

    As of    As of 
(in thousands, except per share amounts)   March 31, 2015    December 31, 2014 
Assets        
Investments, at fair value  $4,161,683   $4,183,447 
Cash   88,880    96,844 
Receivable for investments sold and repaid   40,961    8,976 
Interest receivable   59,245    51,814 
Deferred financing costs   12,238    13,097 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   1,345    708 
Total assets  $4,364,352   $4,354,886 
           
Liabilities          
Payable for investments purchased  $832   $28,095 
Credit facilities payable   174,005    188,827 
Unsecured notes payable   725,000    725,000 
Repurchase agreement payable   950,000    950,000 
Stockholder distributions payable   53,706    17,885 
Management fees payable   19,073    19,560 
Accrued capital gains incentive fees   24,823    21,075 
Subordinated income incentive fees payable   13,905    13,089 
Administrative services expense payable   613    1,410 
Interest payable   14,983    15,850 
Directors’ fees payable   288    296 
Deferred financing costs payable   —      473 
Other accrued expenses and liabilities   1,412    6,340 
Total liabilities  $1,978,640   $1,987,900 
           
Stockholders’ Equity          
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value   —      —   
Common stock, $0.001 par value  $241   $241 
Capital in excess of par value   2,260,554    2,258,548 
Accumulated undistributed net realized gains on investments and gain/loss on foreign currency   37,153    33,758 
Accumulated undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income   66,601    68,658 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and gain/loss on foreign currency   21,163    5,781 
Total stockholders’ equity  $2,385,712   $2,366,986 
           
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $4,364,352   $4,354,886 
           
Net asset value per share of common stock at year end  $9.90   $9.83 

 
 

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures1

 

   Three Months Ended1
   March 31, 2015  December 31, 2014  March 31, 2014
GAAP net investment income per share  $0.21   $0.28   $0.22 
Plus capital gains incentive fees per share   0.02    (0.07)   0.02 
Plus excise taxes per share   —      0.02    —   
Plus one-time expenses per share   —      0.01    —   
Adjusted net investment income per share2  $0.23   $0.24   $0.23 

 

 

1)   The per share data was derived by using the weighted average shares of FSIC’s common stock outstanding during the applicable period. Per share numbers may not sum due to rounding.
   
2) Adjusted net investment income is a non-GAAP financial measure. Adjusted net investment income is presented for all periods as GAAP net investment income excluding (i) the accrual for the capital gains incentive fee for realized and unrealized gains; (ii) excise taxes; and (ii) certain non-recurring operating expenses that are one-time in nature and are not representative of ongoing operating expenses incurred during FSIC's normal course of business (referred to herein as one-time expenses). FSIC uses this non-GAAP financial measure internally in analyzing financial results and believes that the use of this non-GAAP financial measure is useful to investors as an additional tool to evaluate ongoing results and trends and in comparing its financial results with other business development companies. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP.  A reconciliation of GAAP net investment income to adjusted net investment income can be found above.
   
3) The per share data for distributions reflects the amount of distributions per share of FSIC’s common stock declared by FSIC’s board of directors on January 13, 2015 and paid on April 2, 2015 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 25, 2015.
   
4) See FSIC’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2015 for a description of FSIC’s investment strategies.
   
5) Gross portfolio yield represents the expected annualized yield of FSIC’s investment portfolio based on the composition of the portfolio as of the applicable date.
   
6) Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Generally, investments are placed on non-accrual when the collection of future interest and principal payments is uncertain.

 

Conference Call Information

FSIC will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, to discuss its first quarter 2015 results. All interested parties are welcome to participate. You can access the conference call by dialing 1 (800) 446-1671 and using the conference ID 39478269 approximately 10 minutes prior to the call. The conference call will also be webcast, which can be accessed from the Investor Relations section of FSIC’s website at www.fsinvestmentcorp.com under Presentations and Reports.

A replay of the call will be available for a period of 30 days following the call by visiting the Investor Relations section of FSIC’s website at www.fsinvestmentcorp.com under Presentations and Reports. 

 

 
 

 

Supplemental Information

An investor presentation of financial information will be made available prior to the call in the Investor Relations section of FSIC’s website at www.fsinvestmentcorp.com under Presentations and Reports.

About FS Investment Corporation

FS Investment Corporation (NYSE: FSIC) is a publicly traded business development company (“BDC”) focused on providing customized credit solutions to private middle market U.S. companies. FSIC seeks to invest primarily in the senior secured debt and, to a lesser extent, the subordinated debt of private middle market companies to achieve the best risk-adjusted returns for its investors. In connection with its debt investments, FSIC may receive equity interests such as warrants or options.

FSIC is advised by FB Income Advisor, LLC, an affiliate of Franklin Square Capital Partners (“Franklin Square”), and is sub-advised by GSO / Blackstone Debt Funds Management LLC, an affiliate of GSO Capital Partners (“GSO”). GSO, with approximately $75.0 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2015, is the credit platform of Blackstone, one of the world’s leading managers of alternative investments. For more information, please visit www.fsinvestmentcorp.com.

 

About Franklin Square

Franklin Square is a leading manager of alternative investment funds designed to enhance investors’ portfolios by providing access to asset classes, strategies and asset managers that typically have been available to only the largest institutional investors. The firm’s funds offer “endowment-style” investment strategies that help construct diversified portfolios and manage risk. Franklin Square strives not only to maximize investment returns but also to set the industry standard for best practices by focusing on transparency, investor protection and education for investment professionals and their clients.

 

Founded in Philadelphia in 2007, Franklin Square quickly established itself as a leader in the world of alternative investments by introducing innovative credit-based income funds, including the industry’s first non-traded BDC. The firm managed approximately $14.9 billion in assets as of December 31, 2014 and is the largest manager of BDC assets with approximately $13.8 billion in BDC assets as of December 31, 2014. For more information, please visit www.franklinsquare.com.

 

Contact Information:

 

Franklin Square Media Team

media@franklinsquare.com

215-495-1174

 

Jim Ballan

Senior Vice President,

Investor Relations and Capital Markets

james.ballan@franklinsquare.com

267-439-4375

Other Information

The information in this press release is summary information only and should be read in conjunction with FSIC’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2015, which FSIC filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on May 11, 2015, as well as FSIC’s other reports filed with the SEC. A copy of FSIC’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2015 and FSIC’s other reports filed with the SEC can be found on FSIC’s website at www.fsinvestmentcorp.com and the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Certain Information About Distributions

The determination of the tax attributes of FSIC’s distributions is made annually as of the end of its fiscal year based upon its taxable income and distributions paid, in each case, for the full year. Therefore, a determination as to the tax attributes of the distributions made on a quarterly basis may not be representative of the actual tax attributes for a full year. FSIC intends to update stockholders quarterly with an estimated percentage of its distributions that resulted from taxable ordinary income. The actual tax characteristics of distributions to stockholders will be reported to stockholders annually on Form 1099-DIV.

 

 
 

The timing and amount of any future distributions on FSIC’s shares of common stock are subject to applicable legal restrictions and the sole discretion of its board of directors. There can be no assurance as to the amount or timing of any such future distributions.

 

FSIC may fund its cash distributions to stockholders from any sources of funds legally available to it, including proceeds from the sale of shares of FSIC’s common stock, borrowings, net investment income from operations, capital gains proceeds from the sale of assets, non-capital gains proceeds from the sale of assets and dividends or other distributions paid to it on account of preferred and common equity investments in portfolio companies. FSIC has not established limits on the amount of funds it may use from available sources to make distributions. There can be no assurance that FSIC will be able to pay distributions at a specific rate or at all.

 

Forward-Looking Statements and Important Disclosure Notice

 

This announcement may contain certain forward-looking statements, including statements with regard to future events or the future performance or operations of FSIC. Words such as “believes,” “expects,” “projects,” and “future” or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to the inherent uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions. Certain factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include changes in the economy, risks associated with possible disruption in FSIC’s operations or the economy generally due to terrorism or natural disasters, future changes in laws or regulations and conditions in FSIC’s operating area, and the price at which shares of FSIC’s common stock trade on the New York Stock Exchange. Some of these factors are enumerated in the filings FSIC makes with the SEC. FSIC undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

The press release above contains summaries of certain financial and statistical information about FSIC. The information contained in this press release is summary information that is intended to be considered in the context of FSIC’s SEC filings and other public announcements that FSIC may make, by press release or otherwise, from time to time. FSIC undertakes no duty or obligation to update or revise the information contained in this press release. In addition, information related to past performance, while helpful as an evaluative tool, is not necessarily indicative of future results, the achievement of which cannot be assured. Investors should not view the past performance of FSIC, or information about the market, as indicative of FSIC’s future results.

 

Individual investors and endowments may have different investment horizons, liquidity needs and risk tolerances.  In addition, fees that may be incurred by an investor in a fund sponsored by Franklin Square may be different than fees incurred by an endowment investing in similar assets as those in which the funds invest.

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

This press release contains certain financial measures that have not been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). FSIC uses these non-GAAP financial measures internally in analyzing financial results and believes that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures is useful to investors as an additional tool to evaluate ongoing results and trends and in comparing FSIC’s financial results with other BDCs.

 

Non-GAAP financial measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP financial measures, and should be read only in conjunction with FSIC’s consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures has been provided in this press release, and investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation.