UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
_____________________

Form 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event Reported): May 9, 2017  

PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Maryland814-0089127-3794690
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

 

590 Madison Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, New York 10022
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

212-905-1000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). Emerging growth company [   ]

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [   ]

 
 

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 9, 2017, PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. issued a press release announcing financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2017. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report pursuant to Item 2.02 on Form 8-K and Regulation FD.

The information in this report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 furnished herewith, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of such section. The information in this report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, or under the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Forward-Looking Statements

This report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 furnished herewith, may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You should understand that under Section 27A(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Act and Section 21E(b)(2)(B) of the Exchange Act the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 do not apply to forward-looking statements made in periodic reports PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. files under the Exchange Act. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release are forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. You should not place undue influence on such forward-looking statements as such statements speak only as of the date on which they are made.

PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. may use words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “seeks,” “plans,” “estimates” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on currently available operating, financial and competitive information and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from its historical experience and present expectations.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) Financial statements:
             None
(b) Pro forma financial information:
             None
(c) Shell company transactions:
             None
(d) Exhibits
            
99.1      Press Release of PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. dated May 9, 2017


SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd.
   
  
Date: May 9, 2017By: /s/ Aviv Efrat        
  Aviv Efrat
  Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
  


Exhibit Index

Exhibit No. Description
   
99.1 Press Release of PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. dated May 9, 2017

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Exhibit 99.1

PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. Announces Financial Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2017

NEW YORK, May 09, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. (NASDAQ:PFLT) announced today financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2017.

HIGHLIGHTS   
Quarter ended March 31, 2017   
($ in millions, except per share amounts)   
    
Assets and Liabilities:  
  Investment portfolio$731.5 
  Net assets$456.2 
  Net asset value per share$14.05 
  Credit Facility$300.4 
    
Yield on debt investments at quarter-end 7.9%
    
Operating Results:  
  Net investment income$8.0 
  Net investment income per share$0.27 
  Distributions declared per share$0.285 
    
Portfolio Activity:   
  Purchases of investments$146.3 
  Sales and repayments of investments$71.5 
    
  Number of new portfolio companies invested 9 
  Number of existing portfolio companies invested 10 
  Number of portfolio companies at quarter-end 96 

CONFERENCE CALL AT 10:00 A.M. ET ON MAY 10, 2017

PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. (“we,” “our,” “us” or “Company”) will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 to discuss its financial results. All interested parties are welcome to participate. You can access the conference call by dialing (877) 857-6163 approximately 5-10 minutes prior to the call. International callers should dial (719) 325-4934. All callers should reference PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. An archived replay of the call will be available through May 24, 2017 by calling (888) 203-1112. International callers please dial (719) 457-0820. For all phone replays, please reference conference ID #3258333.

PORTFOLIO AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY

As of March 31, 2017, our portfolio totaled $731.5 million and consisted of $682.3 million of senior secured debt, $33.2 million of second lien secured debt and $16.0 million of subordinated debt, preferred and common equity. Our debt portfolio consisted of 98% variable-rate investments (including 98% with a floor) and 2% fixed-rate investments. As of March 31, 2017, we had one company on non-accrual, representing 0.4% and 0.2% of our overall portfolio on a cost and fair value basis, respectively. Overall, the portfolio had net unrealized appreciation of $0.8 million. Our overall portfolio consisted of 96 companies with an average investment size of $7.6 million, had a weighted average yield on debt investments of 7.9%, and was invested 93% in senior secured debt, 5% in second lien secured debt and 2% in subordinated debt, preferred and common equity.

As of September 30, 2016, our portfolio totaled $598.9 million and consisted of $548.4 million of senior secured debt, $36.6 million of second lien secured debt and $13.9 million of subordinated debt, preferred and common equity. Our debt portfolio consisted of 99% variable-rate investments (including 94% with a floor) and 1% fixed-rate investments. As of September 30, 2016, we had one company on non-accrual, representing 0.2% and 0.1% of our overall portfolio on a cost and fair value basis, respectively. Overall, the portfolio had net unrealized appreciation of $1.0 million. Our overall portfolio consisted of 98 companies with an average investment size of $6.1 million, had a weighted average yield on debt investments of 7.8%, and was invested 92% in senior secured debt, 6% in second lien secured debt and 2% in subordinated debt, preferred and common equity.

For the three months ended March 31, 2017, we invested $146.3 million in nine new and 10 existing portfolio companies with a weighted average yield on debt investments of 7.8%. Sales and repayments of investments for the three months ended March 31, 2017 totaled $71.5 million. For the six months ended March 31, 2017, we invested $271.1 million in 21 new and 23 existing portfolio companies with a weighted average yield on debt investments of 7.7%. Sales and repayments of investments for the six months ended March 31, 2017 totaled $141.9 million.

For the three months ended March 31, 2016, we invested $57.3 million in five new and five existing portfolio companies with a weighted average yield on debt investments of 8.7%. Sales and repayments of investments for the three months ended March 31, 2016 totaled $29.9 million. For the six months ended March 31, 2016, we invested $156.5 million in 15 new and 10 existing portfolio companies with a weighted average yield on debt investments of 8.6%. Sales and repayments of investments for the six months ended March 31, 2016 totaled $56.8 million.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Set forth below are the results of operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016.

Investment Income

Investment income for the three and six months ended March 31, 2017 was $13.2 million and $25.9 million, respectively, and was attributable to $12.0 million and $23.3 million from senior secured loans and $1.2 million and $2.6 million from second lien secured debt and subordinated debt. This compares to investment income for the three and six months ended March 31, 2016, which was $11.3 million and $20.1 million, respectively, and was attributable to $9.7 million and $17.0 million from senior secured loans and $1.6 million and $3.1 million from second lien secured debt and subordinated debt. The increase in investment income compared to the same periods in the prior year was primarily due to the growth of our portfolio.

Expenses

Expenses for the three and six months ended March 31, 2017 totaled $5.2 million and $11.0 million, respectively. Base management fee for the same periods totaled $1.7 million and $3.3 million, incentive fee totaled $0.5 million (including $(0.1) million on unrealized gains accrued but not payable) and $1.9 million (including $0.5 million on unrealized gains accrued but not payable), our multi-currency, senior secured revolving credit facility, or the Credit Facility, expenses totaled $2.0 million and $3.8 million, general and administrative expenses totaled $0.9 million and $1.9 million and provision for taxes totaled $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively. This compares to expenses for the three and six months ended March 31, 2016, which totaled $4.1 million and $7.8 million, respectively. Base management fee for the same periods totaled $1.2 million and $2.3 million, incentive fee totaled $0.8 million and $0.8 million, Credit Facility expenses totaled $1.1 million and $3.0 million (including $0.9 million of amendment expenses) and general and administrative expenses totaled $1.0 million and $1.7 million, respectively. The increase in expenses compared with the same periods in the prior year was primarily due to increases in base management and incentive fees as a result from the growth of our portfolio.

Net Investment Income

Net investment income totaled $8.0 million and $14.9 million, or $0.27 and $0.53 per share, for the three and six months ended March 31, 2017, respectively. Net investment income totaled $7.3 million and $12.4 million, or $0.27 and $0.46 per share, for the three and six months ended March 31, 2016, respectively. The increase in net investment income compared to the same period in the prior year was primarily due to the growth of our portfolio.

Net Realized Gains or Losses

Sales and repayments of investments for the three and six months ended March 31, 2017 totaled $71.5 million and $141.9 million and net realized gains totaled $2.0 million and $2.5 million, respectively. Sales and repayments of investments totaled $29.9 million and $56.8 million and realized gains (losses) totaled $1.1 million and $(2.2) million for the three and six months ended March 31, 2016, respectively. The change in realized gains/losses was primarily due to changes in the market conditions of our investments and the values at which they were realized.

Unrealized Appreciation or Depreciation on Investments and Credit Facility

For the three and six months ended March 31, 2017, we reported a net change in unrealized depreciation on investments of $2.7 million and $0.2 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2016, we reported a net change in unrealized depreciation on investments of $5.5 million and $6.2 million, respectively. As of March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016, our net unrealized appreciation on investments totaled $0.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively. The net change in unrealized appreciation on our investments was driven primarily by changes in capital market conditions, the financial performance of certain portfolio companies and the reversal of unrealized depreciation (appreciation) on investments that were sold.

For the three and six months ended March 31, 2017, our Credit Facility had a net change in unrealized depreciation (appreciation) of less than $0.1 million and $(1.0) million, respectively. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2016, our Credit Facility had a net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation of $(0.4) million and $0.2 million, respectively. As of March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016, net unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on our Credit Facility totaled $(0.5) million and $0.5 million, respectively. The change in net unrealized depreciation compared to the same periods in the prior year was primarily due to changes in the capital markets.

Net Change in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

Net change in net assets resulting from operations totaled $7.3 million and $16.1 million, or $0.25 and $0.57 per share, respectively, for the three and six months ended March 31, 2017. This compares to a net change in net assets resulting from operations which totaled $2.4 million and $4.2 million, or $0.09 and $0.16 per share, respectively, for the three and six months ended March 31, 2016. The increase in the net change in net assets from operations compared to the same periods in the prior year was primarily due to changes in portfolio investment values during the reporting periods.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our liquidity and capital resources are derived from public offerings, our Credit Facility, 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 Credit Facility, the rotation of our portfolio and proceeds from public and private offerings of securities to finance our investment objectives.

In February 2017, we completed a follow-on public offering of 5,750,000 shares of common stock, which resulted in proceeds to us of $14.08 per share, including the exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares, for gross proceeds of $81.0 million and net proceeds of $80.5 million after offering expenses. Our Investment Adviser paid $5.0 million in connection with this offering, which included the sales load and an additional supplemental payment.

As of March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016, we had $299.9 million and $232.9 million of outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility, respectively. The Credit Facility had an interest rate of 2.93% and 2.57%, as of March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016, respectively, excluding the undrawn commitment fees of 0.375%. The annualized weighted average cost of debt for the six months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, inclusive of the fee on the undrawn commitment and amendment costs on the Credit Facility, was 2.91% and 5.73%, respectively.

As of March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016, we had $50.1 million and $117.1 million of unused borrowing capacity under our Credit Facility, respectively, subject to the regulatory restrictions.

At March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016, we had cash equivalents of $44.0 million and $28.9 million, respectively, available for investing and general corporate purposes. We believe our liquidity and capital resources are sufficient to take advantage of market opportunities.

Our operating activities used cash of $116.7 million for the six months ended March 31, 2017, and our financing activities provided cash of $131.7 million for the same period. Our operating activities used cash primarily for our investment activities and our financing activities provided cash primarily from our recent equity offering and net borrowings under the Credit Facility.

Our operating activities used cash of $91.5 million for the six months ended March 31, 2016, and our financing activities provided cash of $83.4 million for the same period. Our operating activities used cash primarily for our investment activities and our financing activities provided cash primarily from net borrowings under the Credit Facility.

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

On May 9, 2017, we and Trinity Universal Insurance Company ("Trinity"), a subsidiary of Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR) formed a joint venture: PennantPark Senior Secured Loan Fund I, LLC (“SSLF”). We and Trinity have committed to provide $100 million of subordinated notes and equity to the joint venture, with us providing $87.5 million and Trinity providing $12.5 million. In addition, SSLF intends to seek up to $200 million in third party financing. SSLF is expected to invest primarily in middle market and other corporate debt securities consistent with our strategy.

DISTRIBUTIONS

During the three and six months ended March 31, 2017, we declared distributions of $0.285 and $0.570 per share, respectively, for total distributions of $8.7 million and $16.3 million, respectively. For the same periods in the prior year, we declared distributions of $0.285 and $0.570 per share, respectively, for total distributions of $7.6 million and $15.2 million, respectively. We monitor available net investment income to determine if a tax return of capital may occur for the fiscal year. To the extent our taxable earnings fall below the total amount of our distributions for any given fiscal year, common stockholders will be notified of the portion of those distributions deemed to be a tax return of capital. Tax characteristics of all distributions will be reported to stockholders subject to information reporting on Form 1099-DIV after the end of the calendar year and in our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC.

AVAILABLE INFORMATION

The Company makes available on its website its report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC and stockholders may find the report on its website at www.pennantpark.com. 

PENNANTPARK FLOATING RATE CAPITAL LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
 
  
  March 31, 2017  September 30, 2016 
  (unaudited)    
Assets        
Investments at fair value        
  Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments (cost—$730,704,555 and $597,910,267, respectively) $731,482,714  $598,887,525 
Cash and cash equivalents (cost—$43,966,306 and $28,903,359, respectively)  43,974,053   28,910,973 
Interest receivable  3,216,920   2,480,406 
Receivable for investments sold  1,421,888    
Prepaid expenses and other assets  1,006,615   1,141,191 
Total assets  781,102,190   631,420,095 
Liabilities        
Distributions payable  3,085,607   2,539,357 
Payable for investments purchased  16,745,000   14,935,970 
Credit Facility payable (cost—$299,909,500 and $232,907,500, respectively)  300,420,904   232,389,498 
Interest payable on Credit Facility  689,983   531,926 
Base management fee payable  1,731,418   1,458,625 
Performance-based incentive fee payable  2,202,588   3,454,914 
Accrued other expenses     202,977 
Total liabilities  324,875,500   255,513,267 
Commitments and contingencies      
Net assets        
Common stock, 32,480,074 and 26,730,074 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
  Par value $0.001 per share and 100,000,000 shares authorized
  32,480   26,730 
Paid-in capital in excess of par value  451,705,066   371,194,366 
Undistributed net investment income  3,081,419   4,559,646 
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments  1,133,223   (1,376,788
Net unrealized appreciation on investments  785,906   984,872 
Net unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on Credit Facility  (511,404)  518,002 
Total net assets $456,226,690  $375,906,828 
Total liabilities and net assets $781,102,190  $631,420,095 
Net asset value per share $14.05  $14.06 
         


PENNANTPARK FLOATING RATE CAPITAL LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
 
  
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
 Six Months Ended
March 31,
 
 2017  2016 2017 2016 
Investment income:            
From non-controlled, non-affiliated investments:            
Interest$12,917,094 $9,626,583 $24,868,929 $18,239,445 
Other income 303,804  1,676,582  983,237  1,779,267 
From controlled, affiliated investments:            
Interest   43,140    84,073 
Total investment income 13,220,898  11,346,305  25,852,166  20,102,785 
Expenses:            
Base management fee 1,731,417  1,181,116  3,327,144  2,258,856 
Performance-based incentive fee 453,666  841,880  1,923,035  838,944 
Interest and expenses on the Credit Facility 1,998,347  1,122,893  3,799,072  2,062,575 
Administrative services expenses 561,250  200,001  1,122,500  400,001 
Other general and administrative expenses 357,500  735,698  715,000  1,284,012 
Expenses before provision for taxes and amendment costs 5,102,180  4,081,588  10,886,751  6,844,388 
Provision for taxes 90,000    115,000   
Credit Facility amendment costs       907,722 
Total expenses 5,192,180  4,081,588  11,001,751  7,752,110 
Net investment income 8,028,718  7,264,717  14,850,415  12,350,675 
Realized and unrealized (loss) gain on investments and Credit Facility:            
Net realized gain (loss) on investments 1,960,610  1,068,288  2,510,011  (2,163,720)
Net change in unrealized depreciation on:            
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments (2,744,991) (5,510,037) (198,966) (6,218,983)
Credit Facility depreciation (appreciation) 38,808  (386,792) (1,029,406) 215,083 
Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments and Credit Facility (2,706,183) (5,896,829) (1,228,372) (6,003,900)
Net realized and unrealized (loss) gain from investments and Credit Facility (745,573) (4,828,541) 1,281,639  (8,167,620)
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations$7,283,145 $2,436,176 $16,132,054 $4,183,055 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations per common share$0.25 $0.09 $0.57 $0.16 
Net investment income per common share$0.27 $0.27 $0.53 $0.46 
             

ABOUT PENNANTPARK FLOATING RATE CAPITAL LTD.

PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. is a business development company which primarily invests in U.S. middle-market companies in the form of floating rate loans, which may consist of senior secured debt, mezzanine debt, and, to a lesser extent, equity investments. PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. is managed by PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You should understand that under Section 27A(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 do not apply to forward-looking statements made in periodic reports we file under the Exchange Act. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release are forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. You should not place undue influence on such forward-looking statements as such statements speak only as of the date on which they are made.

We may use words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “seeks,” “plans,” “estimates” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on currently available operating, financial and competitive information and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our present expectations.

 

CONTACT:        
Aviv Efrat
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd.
Reception: (212) 905-1000
www.pennantpark.com