TICC Announces Results of Operations for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2015 and Quarterly Distribution of $0.29 per Share
(firmenpresse) - GREENWICH, CT -- (Marketwired) -- 05/11/15 -- TICC Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: TICC) (the "Company," "we," "us," or "our") announced today its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2015, and announced a distribution of $0.29 per share for the second quarter of 2015.
HIGHLIGHTS
For the quarter ended March 31, 2015, we recorded GAAP net investment income of approximately $12.3 million, or approximately $0.21 per share. In the first quarter, we also recorded net realized capital losses of $6.7 million, and unrealized appreciation of $15.2 million. In total we had a net increase in net assets from operations of approximately $20.8 million, or $0.35 per share.
Our estimated distributable net investment income ("EDNII") for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 was approximately $0.38 per share (including the effect of a $2.4 million reversal of net investment income incentive fees (equal to $0.04 per share), described below).
EDNII represents that portion of our estimated taxable net investment income available for distribution to our common shareholders attributable to any given period. The Company''s distribution policy is based, to a significant extent, on our EDNII.
During the quarter we changed the methodology that we use to account for investment income from our CLO equity investments. Starting this quarter, we have applied the effective yield method for determining such income under GAAP (as opposed to the dividend method used previously). The direct impact of the different methodology may generally result in less GAAP investment income but there will also be an equal and offsetting increase in unrealized appreciation, which results in no net effect on net increase in net assets from operations. However, we have determined that the total cumulative indirect effect of the difference between those two methodologies resulted in an approximate $2.4 million overstatement in net investment income incentive fees through December 31, 2014. That amount was reversed during the first quarter and repaid to us by our investment adviser on April 30, 2015. This adjustment accounted for approximately $0.04 per share of our first quarter net investment income.
Total investment income for the first quarter of 2015 amounted to approximately $21.7 million, which represents a decrease of approximately $6.8 million from the fourth quarter of 2014, primarily due to the change in accounting methodology described above.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2015, we recorded investment income from our portfolio as follows:
approximately $13.2 million from our debt investments,
approximately $8.2 million from our CLO equity investments,
approximately $0.3 million from all other sources.
While reportable GAAP earnings from our CLO equity class investments for the three months ended March 31, 2015 was approximately $8.2 million, we received or were entitled to receive approximately $18.5 million in distributions. Our experience has been that cash flows have historically represented a reasonable estimate of CLO equity investment taxable earnings. In general, we currently expect our annual taxable income to be higher than our GAAP earnings on the basis of the difference between cash distributions actually received (and record date distributions to be received) and the effective yield income, and our distribution policy will be based upon our estimate of that taxable income (as required for a regulated investment company).
Our weighted average credit rating on a fair value basis was 2.1 at the end of the first quarter of 2015 (compared to 2.1 at the end of the fourth quarter of 2014).
As of the end of the first quarter of 2015 we had no loans held on non-accrual status.
Our operating expenses for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 were approximately $9.4 million (including the effect of the $2.4 million net investment income incentive fee reversal, described above), compared to total expenses of approximately $15.8 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2014 (which included non-recurring costs of approximately $3.1 million in connection with the accelerated redemption of the secured notes issued by TICC CLO LLC).
Our Board of Directors has declared a distribution of $0.29 per share for the second quarter of 2015.
Payable Date: June 30, 2015
Record Date: June 16, 2015
As of March 31, 2015, the weighted average yield of our debt investments stood at approximately 7.7%, compared with 7.8% as of December 31, 2014.
As of March 31, 2015, the weighted average effective yield (GAAP) of CLO investments at cost was approximately 11.4%.
As of March 31, 2015, the weighted average yield of cash income producing CLO equity investments at cost was approximately 26.1%, compared with 23.3% as of December 31, 2014.
We note that the yield calculated on the CLO equity investments is based on the cash distributions we received or were entitled to receive at each respective period end and excludes the CLO equity investments which have not yet made their inaugural payment.
As of March 31, 2015, net asset value per share was $8.72 compared with the net asset value per share as of December 31, 2014 of $8.64.
On a supplemental basis, we provide information relating to core net investment income and its ratio to net assets, which are non-GAAP measures. These measures are provided in addition to, but not as a substitute for, net investment income. Our non-GAAP measures may differ from similar measures by other companies, even if similar terms are used to identify such measures. It should be noted that the current description of core net investment income differs from prior descriptions due to the change in the method of accounting for CLO equity investment income, effective January 1, 2015. Core net investment income represents net investment income adjusted for additional taxable income on our CLO equity investments and also excludes our capital gains incentive fee.
Income from CLO equity investments, for generally accepted accounting purposes, is recorded using the effective yield method. This method requires the calculation of an effective yield to expected maturity based upon an estimation of the amount and timing of future cash flows, including recurring cash flows as well as future principal payments; the difference between the actual cash received (and record date distributions to be received), and the effective yield calculation is an adjustment to cost. Accordingly, investment income recognized on CLO equity investments in the GAAP statement of operations differs from the estimated taxable net investment income (which is generally based upon the cash distributions actually received and record date distributions to be received by us during the period), and the resulting difference is referred to below as "CLO equity additional estimated taxable income." In addition, since the capital gains incentive fee, for generally accepted accounting purposes, is based on the hypothetical liquidation of the entire portfolio (and as any capital gains incentive fee may be non-recurring), such fees are excluded when calculating core net investment income. We believe that core net investment income is a useful indicator of performance during this period. Further, because the RIC requirements are to distribute taxable earnings, and capital gains incentive fees may not be fully currently tax deductible, core net investment income provides a better indication of estimated taxable income for the period.
The following tables provide a reconciliation of net investment income to core net investment income (for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively):
We will host a conference call to discuss our first quarter results today, Monday, May 11, 2015 at 10:00 AM ET. Please call 888-339-0740 to participate. A replay of the conference call will be available for approximately 30 days. The replay number is 877-344-7529, and the replay passcode is 10065540.
A presentation containing further detail regarding our year-end and quarterly results of operations has been posted under the Investor Relations section of our website at .
The following financial statements are unaudited and without footnotes. Readers who would like additional information should obtain our Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2015, and subsequent reports on Form 10-Q as they are filed.
About TICC Capital Corp.
TICC Capital Corp. is a publicly-traded business development company principally engaged in providing capital to established businesses, investing in syndicated bank loans and purchasing debt and equity tranches of collateralized loan obligations. Companies interested in learning more about financing opportunities should contact Debdeep Maji at (203) 983-5285.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements subject to the inherent uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact (including statements containing the words "believes," "plans," "anticipates," "expects," "estimates" and similar expressions) should also be considered to be forward-looking statements. Certain factors could cause actual results and conditions to differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements. These factors are identified from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to update such statements to reflect subsequent events.
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