• Monroe Capital Corporation BDC Announces Third Quarter 2023 Results

    المصدر: Nasdaq GlobeNewswire / 08 نوفمبر 2023 16:01:39   America/New_York

    CHICAGO, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monroe Capital Corporation (Nasdaq: MRCC) (“Monroe”) today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

    Except where the context suggests otherwise, the terms “Monroe,” “we,” “us,” “our,” and “Company” refer to Monroe Capital Corporation.

    Third Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights

    • Net Investment Income of $5.4 million, or $0.25 per share
    • Adjusted Net Investment Income (a non-GAAP measure described below) of $5.5 million, or $0.25 per share
    • Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations of $0.2 million, or $0.01 per share
    • Net Asset Value (“NAV”) of $207.6 million, or $9.58 per share
    • Paid quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share on September 29, 2023
    • Current annual cash dividend yield to shareholders of approximately 14.3% (1)

    Chief Executive Officer Theodore L. Koenig commented, “We are pleased to report that for the 14th consecutive quarter, our Adjusted Net Investment Income once again covered our dividend. We continue to believe that the current market environment offers compelling tailwinds and opportunities for direct lenders. As we look ahead into the end of 2023 and beginning of 2024, we will continue to focus on portfolio credit quality while maximizing Adjusted Net Investment Income and generating strong risk-adjusted returns for our shareholders.”

    Monroe Capital Corporation is a business development company affiliate of the award-winning private credit investment firm and lender, Monroe Capital LLC.

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    (    1) Based on an annualized dividend and closing share price as of November 7, 2023.

    Management Commentary

    Adjusted Net Investment Income totaled $5.5 million or $0.25 per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2023. This compares with $6.1 million or $0.28 per share for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. While the average portfolio yield increased during the quarter ended September 30, 2023 as a result of the rising rate environment, this increase in average portfolio yield was offset by a one-time reversal of previously accrued fee income associated with a certain investment during the quarter. See Non-GAAP Financial Measure – Adjusted Net Investment Income discussion below.

    NAV decreased by $0.26 per share, or 2.6%, to $207.6 million or $9.58 per share as of September 30, 2023, compared to $213.2 million or $9.84 per share as of June 30, 2023. The decrease in NAV this quarter was primarily the result of net unrealized losses on the portfolio attributable to a few specific portfolio companies that were affected by macroeconomic and idiosyncratic challenges, which impacted financial performance. Additionally, the Company’s investment in MRCC Senior Loan Fund I, LLC (“SLF”) contributed to the NAV decline. The decrease in value at SLF was driven by unrealized mark-to-market losses on SLF’s investments, which are loans to traditional upper middle-market borrowers. SLF has continued to experience higher volatility in mark-to-market valuations.

    During the quarter, MRCC’s debt-to-equity leverage increased from 1.54 times debt-to-equity to 1.60 times debt-to-equity. We continue to focus on managing our investment portfolio and selectively redeploying capital resulting from repayments.

    Selected Financial Highlights
    (in thousands, except per share data)

     September 30, 2023 June 30, 2023
    Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities data:(unaudited)
        
    Investments, at fair value$518,284  $515,407 
    Total assets 542,536   545,892 
    Total net assets 207,555   213,208 
    Net asset value per share 9.58   9.84 
        
     For the quarter ended
     September 30, 2023 June 30, 2023
    Consolidated Statements of Operations data:(unaudited)
        
    Net investment income$5,420  $5,924 
    Adjusted net investment income(2) 5,515   6,091 
    Net gain (loss) (5,656)  (10,260)
    Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations (236)  (4,336)
        
    Per share data:   
    Net investment income$0.25  $0.27 
    Adjusted net investment income(2) 0.25   0.28 
    Net gain (loss) (0.26)  (0.47)
    Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations (0.01)  (0.20)
        

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    (2) See Non-GAAP Financial Measure – Adjusted Net Investment Income below for a detailed description of this non-GAAP measure and a reconciliation from net investment income to Adjusted Net Investment Income. The Company uses this non-GAAP financial measure internally in analyzing financial results and believes that this non-GAAP financial measure is useful to investors as an additional tool to evaluate ongoing results and trends for the Company.

    Portfolio Review

    The Company had debt and equity investments in 99 portfolio companies, with a total fair value of $518.3 million as of September 30, 2023, as compared to debt and equity investments in 99 portfolio companies, with a total fair value of $515.4 million, as of June 30, 2023. The Company’s portfolio consists primarily of first lien loans, representing 82.9% of the portfolio as of September 30, 2023, and 83.3% of the portfolio as of June 30, 2023. As of September 30, 2023, the weighted average contractual and effective yield on the Company’s debt and preferred equity investments was 12.4% and 12.5%, respectively, as compared to the weighted average contractual and effective yield of 12.2% and 12.2%, respectively, as of June 30, 2023. Portfolio yield is calculated only on the portion of the portfolio that has a contractual coupon and therefore does not account for dividends on equity investments (other than preferred equity). As of September 30, 2023, 1.2% of the Company’s total investments at fair value were on non-accrual as compared to 1.3% as of June 30, 2023.

    Financial Review

    Net investment income for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 totaled $5.4 million, or $0.25 per share, compared to $5.9 million, or $0.27 per share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. Adjusted Net Investment Income was $5.5 million, or $0.25 per share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, compared to $6.1 million, or $0.28 per share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. Investment income for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 totaled $15.6 million, compared to $16.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. Excluding the reversal of $1.0 million of previously accrued fee income associated with the Company’s former loan investment in IT Global Holding, LLC (“IT Global”), investment income increased by $0.3 million, primarily as a result of an increase in portfolio yield due to the rising interest rate environment, and our net investment income would have been $0.29 per share. Total expenses for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 totaled $10.2 million, compared to $10.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. The $0.2 million decrease in expenses during the quarter was driven by a decrease in incentive fees from lower net investment income primarily as a result of the IT Global fee income reversal and a decrease in excise taxes. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in interest and other debt financing expenses primarily associated with rising interest rates.

    Net gain (loss) was ($5.7) million for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, compared to ($10.3) million for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments were ($5.7) million for the quarter. This net loss was primarily attributable to unrealized mark-to-market losses of a few specific portfolio companies and the Company’s investment in SLF.

    Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations was ($0.2) million, or ($0.01) per share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, compared to ($4.3) million, or ($0.20), for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.

    Liquidity and Capital Resources

    At September 30, 2023, the Company had $5.3 million in cash, $201.1 million of debt outstanding on its revolving credit facility and $130.0 million of debt outstanding on its 2026 Notes. As of September 30, 2023, the Company had approximately $53.9 million available for additional borrowings on its revolving credit facility, subject to borrowing base availability.

    MRCC Senior Loan Fund

    SLF is a joint venture with Life Insurance Company of the Southwest (“LSW”), an affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. SLF invests primarily in senior secured loans to middle market companies in the United States. The Company and LSW have each committed $50.0 million of capital to the joint venture. As of September 30, 2023, the Company had made net capital contributions of $42.7 million in SLF with a fair value of $33.3 million, as compared to net capital contributions of $42.7 million in SLF with a fair value of $34.5 million at June 30, 2023. During the quarter ended September 30, 2023, the Company received an income distribution from SLF of $0.9 million, consistent with the $0.9 million received during the quarter ended June 30, 2023. SLF’s underlying investments are loans to middle-market borrowers that are generally larger than the rest of MRCC’s portfolio which is focused on lower middle-market companies. SLF’s portfolio decreased in value by 2.1% during the quarter, from 91.5% of amortized cost as of June 30, 2023, to 89.4% of amortized cost as of September 30, 2023.

    As of September 30, 2023, SLF had total assets of $158.7 million (including investments at fair value of $148.2 million), total liabilities of $92.1 million (including borrowings under the $110.0 million secured revolving credit facility with Capital One, N.A. (the “SLF Credit Facility”) of $92.1 million) and total members’ capital of $66.6 million. As of June 30, 2023, SLF had total assets of $176.9 million (including investments at fair value of $168.2 million), total liabilities of $107.8 million (including borrowings under the SLF Credit Facility of $107.9 million) and total members’ capital of $69.1 million.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measure – Adjusted Net Investment Income

    On a supplemental basis, the Company discloses Adjusted Net Investment Income (including on a per share basis) which is a financial measure that is calculated and presented on a basis of methodology other than in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles of the United States of America (“non-GAAP”). Adjusted Net Investment Income represents net investment income, excluding the net capital gains incentive fee and income taxes. The Company uses this non-GAAP financial measure internally in analyzing financial results and believes that this non-GAAP financial measure is useful to investors as an additional tool to evaluate ongoing results and trends for the Company. The management agreement with the Company’s advisor provides that a capital gains incentive fee is determined and paid annually with respect to realized capital gains (but not unrealized capital gains) to the extent such realized capital gains exceed realized and unrealized capital losses for such year. Management believes that Adjusted Net Investment Income is a useful indicator of operations exclusive of any net capital gains incentive fee as net investment income does not include gains associated with the capital gains incentive fee.

    The following table provides a reconciliation from net investment income (the most comparable GAAP measure) to Adjusted Net Investment Income for the periods presented:

     For the quarter ended
     September 30, 2023 June 30, 2023
     Amount Per Share Amount Amount Per Share Amount
     (in thousands, except per share data)
            
    Net investment income$5,420  $0.25  $5,924  $0.27 
    Net capital gains incentive fee -   -   -   - 
    Income taxes, including excise taxes 95   0.00   167   0.01 
    Adjusted Net Investment Income$5,515  $0.25  $6,091  $0.28 
            

    Adjusted Net Investment Income may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies, as it is a non-GAAP financial measure that is not based on a comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles and therefore may be defined differently by other companies. In addition, Adjusted Net Investment Income should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP.

    Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results Conference Call

    The Company will host a webcast and conference call to discuss these operating and financial results on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. ET. The webcast will be hosted on a webcast link located in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at http://ir.monroebdc.com/events.cfm. To participate in the conference call, please dial (800) 715-9871 approximately 10 minutes prior to the call. Please reference conference ID # 9477343.

    For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, the webcast will be available for replay on the Company’s website approximately two hours after the event.

    For a more detailed discussion of the financial and other information included in this press release, please also refer to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 to be filed with the SEC (www.sec.gov) on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.


    MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
    (in thousands, except per share data)
        
     September 30, 2023 June 30, 2023
     (unaudited)
    ASSETS   
    Investments, at fair value:   
    Non-controlled/non-affiliate company investments$400,117  $396,816 
    Non-controlled affiliate company investments 84,898   84,046 
    Controlled affiliate company investments 33,269   34,545 
    Total investments, at fair value (amortized cost of: $536,795 and $528,235, respectively) 518,284   515,407 
    Cash 5,324   12,301 
    Interest and dividend receivable 18,627   17,616 
    Other assets 301   568 
    Total assets 542,536   545,892 
        
    LIABILITIES   
    Debt:   
    Revolving credit facility 201,100   197,400 
    2026 Notes 130,000   130,000 
    Total debt 331,100   327,400 
    Less: Unamortized deferred financing costs (3,566)  (3,896)
    Total debt, less unamortized deferred financing costs 327,534   323,504 
    Interest payable 1,621   3,090 
    Management fees payable 2,140   2,163 
    Incentive fees payable 1,355   1,481 
    Accounts payable and accrued expenses 2,293   2,446 
    Directors' fees payable 38   - 
    Total liabilities 334,981   332,684 
    Net assets$207,555  $213,208 
        
    ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS   
    Common stock, $0.001 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 21,666 and 21,666 shares   
    issued and outstanding, respectively$22  $22 
    Capital in excess of par value 298,700   298,700 
    Accumulated undistributed (overdistributed) earnings (91,167)  (85,514)
    Total net assets$207,555  $213,208 
    Net asset value per share$9.58  $9.84 
        


    MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
    (in thousands, except per share data)
        
     For the quarter ended
     September 30, 2023June 30, 2023
     (unaudited)
    Investment income:   
    Non-controlled/non-affiliate company investments:   
    Interest income$11,858  $11,214 
    Payment-in-kind interest income 649   706 
    Dividend income 65   106 
    Fee income (836)  170 
    Total investment income from non-controlled/non-affiliate company investments 11,736   12,196 
    Non-controlled affiliate company investments:   
    Interest income 1,174   1,415 
    Payment-in-kind interest income 1,781   1,785 
    Dividend income 52   51 
    Total investment income from non-controlled affiliate company investments 3,007   3,251 
    Controlled affiliate company investments:   
    Dividend income 900   900 
    Total investment income from controlled affiliate company investments 900   900 
    Total investment income 15,643   16,347 
        
    Operating expenses:   
    Interest and other debt financing expenses 5,874   5,790 
    Base management fees 2,140   2,163 
    Incentive fees 1,355   1,481 
    Professional fees 189   224 
    Administrative service fees 228   224 
    General and administrative expenses 304   334 
    Directors' fees 38   40 
    Total operating expenses 10,128   10,256 
    Net investment income before income taxes 5,515   6,091 
    Income taxes, including excise taxes 95   167 
    Net investment income 5,420   5,924 
        
    Net gain (loss):   
    Net realized gain (loss):   
    Non-controlled/non-affiliate company investments 30   (39,790)
    Foreign currency forward contracts -   1,719 
    Foreign currency and other transactions (4)  (128)
    Net realized gain (loss) 26   (38,199)
        
    Net change in unrealized gain (loss):   
    Non-controlled/non-affiliate company investments (3,346)  31,354 
    Non-controlled affiliate company investments (1,061)  (509)
    Controlled affiliate company investments (1,276)  (1,218)
    Foreign currency forward contracts -   (1,687)
    Foreign currency and other transactions 1   (1)
    Net change in unrealized gain (loss) (5,682)  27,939 
        
    Net gain (loss) (5,656)  (10,260)
        
    Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations$(236) $(4,336)
        
    Per common share data:   
    Net investment income per share - basic and diluted$0.25  $0.27 
    Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations per share - basic and diluted$(0.01) $(0.20)
    Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted 21,666   21,666 
        


    Additional Supplemental Information:
    The composition of the Company’s investment income was as follows (in thousands):

     For the quarter ended
     September 30, 2023 June 30, 2023
     (unaudited)
        
    Interest income$12,804  $12,225 
    Payment-in-kind interest income 2,430   2,491 
    Dividend income 1,017   1,057 
    Fee income (836)  170 
    Prepayment gain (loss) 29   106 
    Accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums 199   298 
    Total investment income$15,643  $16,347 


    The composition of the Company’s interest expense and other debt financing expenses was as follows (in thousands):

     For the quarter ended
     September 30, 2023 June 30, 2023
     (unaudited)
        
    Interest expense - revolving credit facility$3,989  $3,909 
    Interest expense - 2026 Notes 1,555   1,555 
    Amortization of deferred financing costs 330   326 
    Total interest and other debt financing expenses$5,874  $5,790 
        

    About Monroe Capital Corporation

    Monroe Capital Corporation is a publicly-traded specialty finance company that principally invests in senior, unitranche and junior secured debt and, to a lesser extent, unsecured debt and equity investments in middle-market companies. The Company’s investment objective is to maximize the total return to its stockholders in the form of current income and capital appreciation. The Company’s investment activities are managed by its investment adviser, Monroe Capital BDC Advisors, LLC, which is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, and an affiliate of Monroe Capital LLC. To learn more about Monroe Capital Corporation, visit www.monroebdc.com.

    About Monroe Capital

    Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”) is a premier boutique asset management firm specializing in private credit markets across various strategies, including direct lending, technology finance, venture debt, opportunistic, structured credit, real estate and equity. Since 2004, the firm has been successfully providing capital solutions to clients in the U.S. and Canada. Monroe prides itself on being a value-added and user-friendly partner to business owners, management, and both private equity and independent sponsors. Monroe’s platform offers a wide variety of investment products for both institutional and high net worth investors with a focus on generating high quality “alpha” returns irrespective of business or economic cycles. The firm is headquartered in Chicago and maintains 10 offices throughout the United States and Asia.

    Monroe has been recognized by both its peers and investors with various awards including Private Debt Investor as the 2023 Lower Mid-Market Lender of the Decade, 2022 Lower Mid-Market Lender of the Year, 2022 CLO Manager of the Year, Americas; Inc.’s 2023 Founder-Friendly Investors List; Global M&A Network as the 2023 Lower Mid-Markets Lender of the Year, U.S.A.; DealCatalyst as the 2022 Best CLO Manager of the Year; Korean Economic Daily as the 2022 Best Performance in Private Debt – Mid Cap; Creditflux as the 2021 Best U.S. Direct Lending Fund; and Pension Bridge as the 2020 Private Credit Strategy of the Year. For more information and important disclaimers, please visit www.monroecap.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements. Any such statements, other than statements of historical fact, are likely to be affected by other unknowable future events and conditions, including elements of the future that are or are not under the Company’s control, and that the Company may or may not have considered; accordingly, such statements cannot be guarantees or assurances of any aspect of future performance. Actual developments and results are highly likely to vary materially from these estimates and projections of the future. Such statements speak only as of the time when made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any such statement now or in the future.

    SOURCE: Monroe Capital Corporation

    Investor Contact:Mick Solimene
     Chief Investment Officer and Chief Financial Officer
     Monroe Capital Corporation
     (312) 598-8401
     Email: msolimene@monroecap.com
      
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     BackBay Communications
     (857) 305-8441
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