Stellus Capital Investment Corporation Reports Results for its second fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2019

HOUSTON, Aug. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Stellus Capital Investment Corporation SCM ("Stellus" or "the Company") today announced financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2019.

HIGHLIGHTS

($ in millions, except data relating to per share amounts and number of portfolio companies)





As of





Portfolio results

June 30, 2019





Total assets

$553.2



Investment portfolio, at fair value

$531.1



Net assets

$270.1



Weighted average yield on debt investments

9.9%



Net asset value per share

$14.29













Quarter



Quarter



ended



ended



June 30, 2019



June 30, 2018

Portfolio activity













Total investments made, at par

$50.4



$97.0

Number of new investments

4



5

Repayments and sale of investments, including amortization

$37.0



$30.2

Number of portfolio companies at end of period

57



52









Operating results















Total investment income

$14.2



$12.6

Net investment income

$5.4



$4.7

Net investment income per share

$0.29



$0.30









Core net investment income(1)

$5.5



$5.2

Core net investment income per share(1)

$0.29



$0.33









Realized Gains per share

$0.14



$0.07

Distributions per share

$0.34



$0.34

Net increase in net assets from operations

$6.0



$7.6

Net increase in net assets from operations per share

$0.32



$0.48

Weighted average shares outstanding during the period

18,883,745



15,953,810





(1)

Core net investment income, as presented, excludes the impact of capital gains incentive fees.  The company believes presenting core net investment income and the related per share amount is a useful supplemental disclosure for analyzing its financial performance.  However, core net investment income is a non-U.S GAAP measure and should not be considered as a replacement for net investment income and other earnings measures presented in accordance with U.S GAAP.  A reconciliation of net investment income in accordance with U.S GAAP to core net investment income is presented in the table below the financial statements.

"During the second quarter, we generated realized income of $8.1 million, including a $2.7 million gain, or $0.43 per share compared to our dividend of $0.34 per share. Core and GAAP net investment income were both $0.29 per share.  Year to date we have generated realized income of $22.7 million, including gains of $12.9 million, or $1.29 per share compared to our distributions of $0.68 per share.  Our portfolio, at fair value, increased $13.7 million to $531.1 million which included fundings of $50.4 million and repayments of $37 million," said Robert T. Ladd, Chief Executive Officer of Stellus Capital.

Portfolio and Investment Activity

We completed the second quarter of 2019 with a portfolio of $531.1 million (at fair value) invested in 57 companies.  As of June 30, 2019, our portfolio included approximately 65% of first lien debt, 24% of second lien debt, 5% of unsecured debt and 6% of equity investments at fair value.  Our debt portfolio consisted of 91% floating rate investments (subject to interest rate floors) and 9% fixed rate investments.  The average size of our portfolio company investments was $9.3 million and our largest portfolio company investment was approximately $22.6 million, both at fair value.  The weighted average yield on all of our debt investments as of June 30, 2019 was approximately 9.9%. 

During the three months ended June 30, 2019, we made $50.4 million of investments in four new and three existing portfolio companies at par and received $37.0 million from amortization and repayments of certain other investments.

This compares to the portfolio as of December 31, 2018, which had a fair value of $504.5 million invested in 57 companies, comprised of 58% of first lien debt, 30% of second lien debt, 5% of unsecured debt and 7% of equity investments at fair value.  The weighted average yield on all of our debt investments as of December 31, 2018 was approximately 10.9%.  The debt portfolio consisted of and 91% floating rate investments (subject to interest rate floors) and 9% fixed rate investments.

Results of Operations

Investment income for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 totaled $14.2 million and $12.6 million, respectively, most of which was interest income from portfolio investments. 

Operating expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, totaled $8.8 million and $7.9 million, respectively. For the same respective periods, base management fees totaled $2.3 million and $2.0 million, income incentive fees totaled $1.4 million and $1.3 million, capital gains incentive fees totaled $0.1 million and $0.5 million, fees and expenses related to our borrowings totaled $3.4 million and $3.0 million (including interest and amortization of deferred financing costs), administrative expenses totaled $0.4 million and $0.3 million, income tax totaled $0.3 million and $0.0 million, and other expenses totaled $0.9 million and $0.8 million, respectively.

For the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, net investment income was $5.4 million and $4.7 million, or $0.29 and $0.30 per common share based on weighted average common shares outstanding of 18,883,745 and 15,953,810, respectively.

During the second quarter we generated $2.7 million of realized gains, or $0.14 per share, resulting in total realized gains year to date of $12.9 million, or $0.73 per share.

The capital gains incentive fee of $0.1 million and $0.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, was accrued for GAAP purposes due to the increase in realized and unrealized gains over the quarters.  There can be no assurance that unrealized appreciation or depreciation will be realized in the future. Accordingly, such fees, as calculated and accrued, would not necessarily be payable under the investment advisory agreement, and may never be paid based upon the computation of incentive fees in subsequent periods.  Excluding this accrual, net investment income for the three months ended June 30, 2019 would be $5.5 million, or $0.29 per share.  For the three months ended June 30, 2018, net investment income would be $5.2 million, or $ 0.33 per share excluding this accrual.

The Company's investment portfolio had a net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, of ($2.1) million and $1.8 million, respectively.  For the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company had realized gains of $2.7 million and $1.1 million, respectively. 

For the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, net increase in net assets resulting from operations totaled $6.0 million and $7.6 million, or $0.32 per common share and $0.48 per common share, based on weighted average common shares outstanding of 18,883,745 and 15,953,810, respectively. 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of June 30, 2019 and 2018, our credit facilities provided for borrowings in an aggregate amount up to $180.0 and $140.0 million, respectively, on a committed basis.  As of June 30, 2019, our credit facility had an accordion feature which allowed for potential future expansion of the facility size to $195.0 million. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, we had $78.8 million and $99.6 million in outstanding borrowings under the credit facility, respectively.

For the six months ended June 30, 2019, our operating activities used cash of $7.9 million primarily in connection with purchases and origination of portfolio investments, which was offset by repayments of our investments.  For the same period, our financing activities provided cash of $8.7 million, due to a secondary offering during the period, offset by repayments on our credit facility.

For the six months ended June 30, 2018, our operating activities used cash of $110.4 million, primarily in connection with the purchase and origination of portfolio investments, which was offset by repayments of our investments, and our financing activities provided cash of $106.2 million, due to net borrowings under credit facility and proceeds from the issuance of SBA-guaranteed debentures.

Distributions

During the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, we declared aggregate distributions of $0.34 per share ($6.4 million and $5.4 million, respectively) for each quarter. Tax characteristics of all distributions will be reported to stockholders on Form 1099-DIV after the end of the calendar year. None of these dividends are expected to include a return of capital.

Recent Portfolio Activity

On April 11, 2019, we invested $8.0 million in the first lien term loan of Munch's Supply LLC, a wholesale distributor of HVAC equipment, parts, and supplies primarily to dealers and contractors. Additionally, we committed $2.2 million in the unfunded delayed draw term loan, and we invested $0.5 million in the equity of the company.

On April 17, 2019, we received full repayment on the second lien term loan of U.S. Auto Sales, Inc. for total proceeds of $4.5 million.

On April 26, 2019, we invested $10.0 million in the first lien term loan of Whisps Brands, an importer of Italian cheese and a leading cheese manufacturer. Additionally, we invested $0.5 million in the equity of the company.

On April 30, 2019, we received full repayment on the second lien term loan of Livingston International, Inc. for total proceeds of $6.8 million.

On May 1, 2019, we invested $4.8 million in the first lien term loan of Exacta Land Surveyors, LLC, an existing portfolio company. Additionally, we invested $0.2 million in the equity of the company.

On May 2, 2019, we received full repayment on the second lien term loan of Magdata Intermediate Holdings, LLC for total proceeds of $15.1 million, including a $0.3 million prepayment fee.

On May 6, 2019, we invested $7.6 million in NS412, LLC, a provider of online curricula for health with a focus on weight loss. Additionally, we invested $0.8 million in the equity of the company.

On May 15, 2019, we invested $16.3 million in the first lien term loan of Data Centrum Communications, Inc., a provider of point-of-care patient engagement and marketing solutions for pharmaceutical companies. Additionally, we invested $1.0 million in the equity of the company.

On May 15, 2019, we received full repayment on the revolver of Furniture Factory Outlet, LLC, for total proceeds of $2.5 million.

Events Subsequent to June 30, 2019

On July 1, 2019, we invested $17.3 million in the first lien term loan of PCS Software, Inc., a provider of integrated transportation management software for the inland trucking industry. Additionally, we committed $3.8 million in the unfunded delayed draw term loan and $1.5 million in the unfunded revolver. We also invested $0.3 million in the equity of the company.

On July 17, 2019, we invested $16.7 million in the first lien term loan of Integrated Oncology Network, LLC, a provider of radiation oncology center management services. Additionally, we committed $2.8 million in the unfunded delayed draw term loan and $0.6 million in the unfunded revolver.

On July 23, 2019, we invested $0.1 million in the equity of J.R. Watkins Holding, Inc., an existing portfolio company.

Credit Facility

The outstanding balance under the credit facility as of August 7, 2019 was $103.1 million.

Corporate Governance

At our 2019 annual stockholders meeting on July 22, 2019, our stockholders approved a proposal authorizing us to sell shares of our common stock equal to up to 25% of our outstanding common stock at a price below the then current net asset value per share of our common stock in one or more offerings. This authorization will expire on the earlier of our 2020 annual stockholder meeting or July 22, 2020, the one year anniversary of our 2019 annual stockholders meeting. We will need similar future approval from our stockholders to issue shares below the then current net asset value per share any time after the expiration of the current approval. 

Dividend Declared

On July 3, 2019, the Company's board of directors declared a regular monthly dividend for each of July, August, and September 2019 as follows:

Declared



Ex-Dividend Date



Record Date



Payment Date



Amount per Share

7/3/2019



7/30/2019



7/31/2019



8/15/2019



$

0.1133

7/3/2019



8/29/2019



8/30/2019



9/13/2019



$

0.1133

7/3/2019



9/27/2019



9/30/2019



10/15/2019



$

0.1133

Conference Call Information

Stellus Capital Investment Corporation will host a conference call to discuss these results on Friday, August 9, 2019 at 10:00 AM, Central Time.  The conference call will be led by Robert T. Ladd, chief executive officer, and W. Todd Huskinson, chief financial officer, chief compliance officer, treasurer, and secretary.

For those wishing to participate by telephone, please dial 888-254-3590 (domestic).  Use passcode 7207121.  Starting approximately twenty-four hours after the conclusion of the call, a replay will be available through Saturday, August 17, 2019 by dialing (888) 203-1112 and entering passcode 7207121. The replay will also be available on the company's website.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements included herein may contain "forward-looking statements" which relate to future performance or financial condition. 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 including the final prospectus that will be filed 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.

PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

















STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION

















 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES























June 30,











2019



December 31,





(Unaudited)



2018

ASSETS



























Non-controlled, affiliated investments, at fair value (amortized cost of $0 and $52,185, respectively)

$



$

50,000



Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments, at fair value (amortized cost of $535,894,646 and $502,691,464, respectively)



531,120,396





504,433,668



Cash and cash equivalents



18,218,303





17,467,146



Receivable for sales and repayments of investments



90,259





99,213



Interest receivable



3,441,077





3,788,684



Other receivables



25,495





85,246



Deferred offering costs



56,510





18,673



Prepaid expenses



222,115





344,621





Total Assets

$

553,174,155



$

526,287,251

LIABILITIES













Notes payable

$

47,806,634



$

47,641,797



Credit facility payable



77,736,217





98,237,227



SBA-guaranteed debentures



146,687,496





146,387,802



Dividends payable



2,142,048





1,807,570



Management fees payable



1,804,362





2,183,975



Income incentive fees payable



1,618,170





1,936,538



Capital gains incentive fees payable



1,358,651





81,038



Interest payable



2,156,204





1,863,566



Unearned revenue



327,944





410,593



Administrative services payable



464,134





392,191



Deferred tax liability



107,854





67,953



Income tax payable



380,000





316,092



Other accrued expenses and liabilities



458,778





115,902





Total Liabilities

$

283,048,492



$

301,442,244

Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)















Net Assets

$

270,125,663



$

224,845,007

NET ASSETS













Common stock, par value $0.001 per share (200,000,000 shares authorized; 18,905,959 and 15,953,810 issued and outstanding, respectively)

$

18,906



$

15,954



Paid-in capital



269,461,428





228,160,491



Distributable earnings



645,329





(3,331,438)





Net Assets

$

270,125,663



$

224,845,007





Total Liabilities and Net Assets

$

553,174,155



$

526,287,251





Net Asset Value Per Share

$

14.29



$

14.09

















 

STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION































 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)



































For the



For the



For the



For the







three

three

six

six







months ended

months ended

months ended

months ended







June 30,

June 30,

June 30,

June 30,







2019

2018

2019

2018

INVESTMENT INCOME

























Interest income

$

13,605,861



$

12,214,766



$

27,231,260



$

22,945,514



Other income



564,394





404,891





773,924





585,924





Total Investment Income

$

14,170,255



$

12,619,657



$

28,005,184



$

23,531,438

OPERATING EXPENSES

























Management fees

$

2,304,362



$

2,049,023



$

4,527,007



$

3,797,919



Valuation fees



21,628





20,307





128,950





154,717



Administrative services expenses



415,506





308,163





820,905





659,392



Income incentive fees



1,382,814





1,312,314





2,756,668





2,281,140



Capital gains incentive fees



115,856





522,019





1,277,613





522,019



Professional fees



329,541





224,121





673,881





693,259



Directors' fees



113,000





79,000





217,000





171,000



Insurance expense



86,649





86,649





172,346





172,346



Interest expense and other fees



3,359,270





3,012,644





7,034,057





5,477,624



Income tax expense



342,384









355,128







Other general and administrative expenses



283,845





278,181





292,570





399,407





Total Operating Expenses

$

8,754,855



$

7,892,421



$

18,256,125



$

14,328,823





Net Investment Income

$

5,415,400



$

4,727,236



$

9,749,059



$

9,202,615





Net realized gain on non-controlled, non-affiliated investments

$

2,696,138



$

1,075,964



$

12,942,236



$

2,411,233





Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on non-controlled, non-affiliated investments

$

(2,089,555)



$

1,809,240



$

(6,516,454)



$

3,414,706





Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on non-controlled, affiliated investments











2,185





(72,185)





Provision for taxes on net unrealized gain on investments

$

(27,300)



$

(9,194)



$

(39,901)



$

(9,194)





Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

5,994,683



$

7,603,246



$

16,137,125



$

14,947,175





Net Investment Income Per Share

$

0.29



$

0.30



$

0.55



$

0.58





Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations Per Share

$

0.32



$

0.48



$

0.92



$

0.94





Weighted Average Shares of Common Stock Outstanding



18,883,745





15,953,810





17,624,385





15,953,328





Distributions Per Share

$

0.34



$

0.34



$

0.68



$

0.68



 

STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION





























 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (unaudited)































For the



For the



For the



For the







three

three



six

six







months ended

months ended



months ended

months ended







June 30,

June 30,



June 30,

June 30,







2019

2018



2019

2018

Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

























Net investment income

$

5,415,400



$

4,727,236



$

9,749,059



$

9,202,615



Net realized gain on investments



2,696,138





1,075,964





12,942,236





2,411,233



Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on non-controlled, non-affiliated investments



(2,089,556)





1,809,240





(6,516,454)





3,414,706



Net change in unrealized appreciation on non-controlled, affiliated investments



 





 





2,185





(72,185)



Provision for taxes on unrealized appreciation on investments



(27,300)





(9,194)





(39,901)





(9,194)

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

5,994,682



$

7,603,246



$

16,137,125



$

14,947,175





























Decrease in Net Assets from Stockholder Distributions

$

(6,426,108)



$

(5,422,682)



$

(12,160,358)



$

(10,845,182)

Capital Share Transactions

























Issuance of common stock

$

2,917,010



$



$

42,599,510



$

94,788



Sales load



(68,731)









(1,003,731)







Offering costs



(90,181)









(293,072)







Partial share transactions



(254)





(241)





1,181





(568)

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting From

























Capital Share Transactions

$

2,757,844



$

(241)



$

41,303,888



$

94,220

Total Increase in Net Assets

$

2,326,419



$

2,180,323



$

45,280,656



$

4,196,213

Net Assets at Beginning of Period

$

267,799,244



$

222,263,132



$

224,845,007



$

220,247,242

Net Assets at End of Period

$

270,125,663



$

224,443,455



$

270,125,663



$

224,443,455

























 



STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION



















 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)























For the



For the







six

six







months ended

months ended







June 30,

June 30,







2019

2018

Cash flows from operating activities











Net Increase in net assets resulting from operations

$

16,137,125



$

14,947,175



Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:















Purchases of investments



(78,149,872)





(166,916,853)





Proceeds from sales and repayments of investments



58,832,731





45,807,477





Net change in unrealized depreciation (appreciation) on investments



6,514,269





(3,342,521)





Increase in investments due to PIK



(65,356)





(297,965)





Amortization of premium and accretion of discount, net



(817,309)





(736,268)





Deferred tax provision



39,901





9,194





Amortization of loan structure fees



248,990





170,335





Amortization of deferred financing costs



164,837





167,316





Amortization of loan fees on SBA-guaranteed debentures



299,694





280,605





Net realized gain on investments



(12,942,236)





(2,411,233)



Changes in other assets and liabilities















Decrease (increase) in interest receivable



347,607





(880,444)





Decrease (increase) in other receivable



59,751





(37,647)





Decrease in prepaid expenses



122,506





145,518





Decrease in management fees payable



(379,613)





(72,569)





Increase (decrease) in incentive fees payable



(318,368)





1,153,673





Increase in capital gains incentive fees payable



1,277,613





522,019





Increase in administrative services payable



71,943





541





Increase in interest payable



292,638





521,659





Increase (decrease) in unearned revenue



(82,649)





72,806





Increase in income tax payable



63,908









Increase in other accrued expenses and liabilities



342,876





496,892

Net Cash Used in Operating Activities

$

(7,939,014)



$

(110,400,290)

Cash flows from Financing Activities















Proceeds from the issuance of common stock

$

42,599,510



$





Sales load for common stock issued



(1,003,731)









Offering costs paid for common stock



(330,909)









Stockholder distributions paid



(11,825,880)





(10,749,495)





Proceeds from SBA Debentures







40,000,000





Financing costs paid on SBA Debentures







(1,570,000)





Borrowings under Credit Facility



78,750,000





175,300,000





Repayments of Credit Facility



(99,500,000)





(96,750,000)





Partial share transactions



1,181





(568)

Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities

$

8,690,171



$

106,229,937

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

$

751,157



$

(4,170,353)





Cash and cash equivalents balance at beginning of period



17,467,146





25,110,718

Cash and Cash Equivalents Balance at End of Period

$

18,218,303



$

20,940,365

Supplemental and Non-Cash Activities















Cash paid for interest expense

$

6,027,898



$

4,297,709





Excise tax paid



280,000





27,717





Shares issued pursuant to Dividend Reinvestment Plan







94,788





Increase in distribution payable



334,478





899





Increase in deferred offering costs



37,837





 

Reconciliation of Core Net Investment Income

(Unaudited)









Quarter



Quarter





ended



ended





June 30, 2019



June 30, 2018

Net investment income

$5,415,400



$4,727,236



Capital gains incentive fee

$115,856



$522,019

Core net investment income(1)

$5,531,256



$5,249,255











Per share amounts:







Net investment income per share

$0.29



$0.30

Core net investment income per share(1)

$0.29



$0.33











 

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