PennantPark Investment Corporation Announces an Increase of Its Quarterly Distribution to $0.145 per Share and Its Financial Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2022
PennantPark Investment Corporation (NYSE: PNNT) reported its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2022. The company’s investment portfolio totaled $1,214 million, with a net asset value per share of $10.05, reflecting a quarterly decrease of 0.6%. Net investment income was $11.7 million or $0.18 per share. The company increased its quarterly dividend to $0.145 per share. However, there was a net unrealized depreciation of $70.5 million. Major portfolio activities included investments totaling $178 million and sales of $405.5 million.
- Net investment income increased to $11.7 million, up from $8.8 million year-over-year.
- Quarterly dividend increased to $0.145 per share, up from $0.12 in the prior year.
- Net unrealized depreciation on investments totaled $70.5 million.
- Quarterly decrease in GAAP net asset value per share by 0.6%.
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MIAMI, May 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PennantPark Investment Corporation (NYSE: PNNT) announced today financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2022.
HIGHLIGHTS | ||||
Quarter ended March 31, 2022 | ||||
($ in millions, except per share amounts) | ||||
Assets and Liabilities: | ||||
Investment portfolio (1) | $ | 1,214.0 | ||
PSLF investment portfolio | $ | 446.1 | ||
Net assets | $ | 664.3 | ||
GAAP net asset value per share | $ | 10.05 | ||
Quarterly increase in GAAP net asset value per share | (0.6 | )% | ||
Adjusted net asset value per share (2) | $ | 10.05 | ||
Quarterly increase in adjusted net asset value per share (2) | (0.6 | )% | ||
Credit Facility | $ | 215.9 | ||
2026 Notes | $ | 146.3 | ||
2026 Notes-2 | $ | 160.9 | ||
SBA Debentures | $ | 27.0 | ||
Regulatory Debt to Equity | 0.81x | |||
Regulatory Net Debt to Equity (3) | 0.77x | |||
GAAP Net Debt to Equity (4) | 0.79x | |||
Yield on debt investments at quarter-end | 8.4 | % |
Operating Results: | |||
Net investment income | $ | 11.7 | |
Net investment income per share (GAAP) | $ | 0.18 | |
Distributions declared per share | $ | 0.14 | |
Portfolio Activity: | |||
Purchases of investments | $ | 178.0 | |
Sales and repayments of investments | $ | 405.5 | |
Number of new portfolio companies invested | 8 | ||
Number of existing portfolio companies invested | 29 | ||
Number of ending portfolio companies | 113 |
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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 5, 2022
PennantPark Investment Corporation (“we,” “our,” “us” or the “Company”) will also host a conference call at 12:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Thursday, May 5, 2022 to discuss its financial results. All interested parties are welcome to participate. You can access the conference call by dialing toll-free (866) 548-4713 approximately 5-10 minutes prior to the call. International callers should dial (323) 794-2093. All callers should reference conference ID #6337368 or PennantPark Investment Corporation. An archived replay of the call will be available through May 19, 2022, by calling toll-free (888) 203-1112. International callers please dial (719) 457-0820. For all phone replays, please reference conference ID #6337368.
INCREASE OF QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTION TO
The Company declares an increase of its third fiscal quarter 2022 distribution to
PORTFOLIO AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY
“The quarter was highlighted by the exit of Pivot Physical Therapy, which positions us well to pursue our plan to increase long term shareholder value,” said Art Penn, Chairman and CEO. “Our plan includes growing income by rotating equity proceeds into cash paying loans, continuing to execute on our stock repurchase program and growing our PSLF JV to generate enhanced Net Investment Income at PNNT. We are pleased to announce another dividend increase this quarter.”
As of March 31, 2022, our portfolio totaled
As of September 30, 2021, our portfolio totaled
For the three months ended March 31, 2022, we invested
For the three months ended March 31, 2021, we invested
PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC
As of March 31, 2022, PSLF’s portfolio totaled
As of September 30, 2021, PSLF’s portfolio totaled
For the three months ended March 31, 2022, PSLF invested
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, 2022 and 2021.
Investment Income
Investment income for the three and six months ended March 31, 2022 was
Expenses
Expenses for the three and six months ended March 31, 2022 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, 2022 totaled
Unrealized Appreciation or Depreciation on Investments and the Credit Facilities
For the three and six months ended March 31, 2022, we reported net change in unrealized depreciation on investments of
For the three and six months ended March 31, 2022, the Truist Credit Facility had a net change in unrealized depreciation 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, 2022, 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, 2022 and 2021, inclusive of the fee on the undrawn commitment and amendment costs on the Credit Facilities, amortized upfront fees on SBA debentures, was
As of March 31, 2022 and September 30, 2021, we had
As of March 31, 2022 and September 30, 2021, we had
As of March 31, 2022 and September 30, 2021, we had cash and cash equivalents of
Our operating activities provided cash of
Our operating activities provided cash of
STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM
On February 9, 2022, we announced a share repurchase program which allows us to repurchase up to
DISTRIBUTIONS
During the three and six months ended March 31, 2022, 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
(In thousands, except share data)
March 31, 2022 | September 30, 2021 | |||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Investments at fair value | ||||||||
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments (cost— | $ | 901,587 | $ | 820,500 | ||||
Non-controlled, affiliated investments (cost— | 36,730 | 50,161 | ||||||
Controlled, affiliated investments (cost— | 275,640 | 384,628 | ||||||
Total investments (cost— | 1,213,957 | 1,255,290 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents (cost— | 26,251 | 20,357 | ||||||
Interest receivable | 3,394 | 4,958 | ||||||
Receivable for investments sold | — | 12,793 | ||||||
Distribution receivable | 2,420 | 1,694 | ||||||
Total assets | 1,246,022 | 1,295,092 | ||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||
Distributions payable | 9,386 | 8,045 | ||||||
Payable for investments purchased | 9,620 | 8,407 | ||||||
Truist Credit Facility payable, at fair value (cost— | 215,899 | 314,813 | ||||||
2024 Notes payable, net (par— zero and | — | 84,503 | ||||||
2026 Notes payable, net (par— | 146,316 | 145,865 | ||||||
2026 Notes-2 payable, net (par— | 160,946 | — | ||||||
SBA debentures payable, net (par— | 27,026 | 62,159 | ||||||
Base-management fee payable, net | 4,981 | 4,580 | ||||||
Performance based-incentive fee payable | — | 575 | ||||||
Interest payable on debt | 6,686 | 4,943 | ||||||
Accrued other expenses | 837 | 1,058 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 581,697 | 634,948 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
Net assets | ||||||||
Common stock, 66,131,651 and 67,045,105, respectively, shares issued and outstanding Par value | 66 | 67 | ||||||
Paid-in capital in excess of par value | 779,938 | 786,993 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (115,679 | ) | (126,916 | ) | ||||
Total net assets | $ | 664,325 | $ | 660,144 | ||||
Total liabilities and net assets | $ | 1,246,022 | $ | 1,295,092 | ||||
Net asset value per share | $ | 10.05 | $ | 9.85 |
PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
Three Months Ended March 31, | Six Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||
2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||||
Investment income: | ||||||||||||||||
From non-controlled, non-affiliated investments: | ||||||||||||||||
Interest | $ | 14,543 | $ | 11,669 | $ | 30,083 | $ | 23,101 | ||||||||
Payment-in-kind | 996 | 2,012 | 3,406 | 3,471 | ||||||||||||
Other income | 2,612 | 24 | 6,803 | 505 | ||||||||||||
From non-controlled, affiliated investments: | ||||||||||||||||
Payment-in-kind | — | 380 | — | 457 | ||||||||||||
From controlled, affiliated investments: | ||||||||||||||||
Interest | 2,343 | 2,177 | 4,609 | 4,454 | ||||||||||||
Payment-in-kind | 1,425 | 1,519 | 3,551 | 3,004 | ||||||||||||
Dividend income | 2,420 | 1,452 | 4,235 | 2,973 | ||||||||||||
Total investment income | 24,339 | 19,233 | 52,687 | 37,966 | ||||||||||||
Expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
Base management fee | 4,981 | 4,282 | 10,090 | 8,397 | ||||||||||||
Performance-based incentive fee | — | — | 2,657 | — | ||||||||||||
Interest and expenses on debt | 6,498 | 4,890 | 13,385 | 9,894 | ||||||||||||
Administrative services expenses | 250 | 505 | 500 | 1,010 | ||||||||||||
Other general and administrative expenses | 723 | 643 | 1,446 | 1,287 | ||||||||||||
Expenses before provision for taxes | 12,452 | 10,320 | 28,078 | 20,588 | ||||||||||||
Provision for taxes on net investment income | 200 | 150 | 400 | 300 | ||||||||||||
Net expenses | 12,652 | 10,470 | 28,478 | 20,888 | ||||||||||||
Net investment income | 11,687 | 8,763 | 24,209 | 17,078 | ||||||||||||
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and debt: | ||||||||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and debt: | ||||||||||||||||
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments | 1,889 | 319 | 7,090 | 2,450 | ||||||||||||
Non-controlled and controlled, affiliated investments | 140,898 | — | 109,624 | (19,708 | ) | |||||||||||
Debt extinguishment | (1,132 | ) | — | (2,801 | ) | — | ||||||||||
Provision for taxes on realized gain on investments | (5,060 | ) | (5,060 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and debt | 136,595 | 319 | 108,853 | (17,258 | ) | |||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | ||||||||||||||||
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments | (158,062 | ) | 11,207 | (207,665 | ) | 87,612 | ||||||||||
Non-controlled and controlled, affiliated investments | 6,610 | 21,969 | 102,982 | 39,069 | ||||||||||||
Provision for taxes on unrealized appreciation on investments | 5,045 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
Debt (appreciation) depreciation | 1,285 | (3,763 | ) | 289 | (16,873 | ) | ||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and debt | (145,122 | ) | 29,413 | (104,394 | ) | 109,809 | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investments and debt | (8,528 | ) | 29,732 | 4,459 | 92,551 | |||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 3,160 | 38,495 | $ | 28,668 | 109,629 | |||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations per common share | $ | 0.05 | $ | 0.57 | $ | 0.43 | $ | 1.64 | ||||||||
Net investment income per common share | $ | 0.18 | $ | 0.13 | $ | 0.36 | $ | 0.25 |
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
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CONTACT: | Richard Cheung PennantPark Investment Corporation (212) 905-1000 www.pennantpark.com |
