Triangle Capital Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2017 Results, Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.30 per Share, and Announces Exploration of Certain Strategic Alternatives

RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 01, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Triangle Capital Corporation (NYSE:TCAP) (“Triangle” or the “Company”), a leading provider of capital to lower middle market companies, today announced its financial and operating results for the third quarter of 2017 and announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share.  The Company also announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a process to explore certain strategic alternatives, described in more detail below.

Highlights

  • Total Investment Portfolio at Fair Value:  $1.09 billion
  • Total Net Assets (Equity):  $630.4 million
  • Net Asset Value Per Share (Book Value):  $13.20
  • Weighted Average Yield on Debt Investments:  11.2%
  • Efficiency Ratio (Compensation and G&A Expenses/Total Investment Income):  17.9%
  • Investment Portfolio Activity for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2017
    • Cost of investments made during the period:  $140.5 million
    • Principal repayments (excluding PIK interest repayments) during the period:  $131.7 million
    • Proceeds related to the sale of equity investments during the period:  $11.3 million
  • Non-Accrual Assets as a Percentage of Total Portfolio Cost and Fair Value:  13.4% / 4.7%
  • Financial Results for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2017
    • Total investment income:  $29.9 million
    • Net investment income:  $17.2 million
    • Net investment income per share:  $0.36
    • Net realized losses:  $8.9 million
    • Net unrealized depreciation: $65.8 million
    • Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations:  $57.5 million
    • Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations per share:  $1.20

In commenting on the Company’s results, E. Ashton Poole, Chairman and CEO, stated, “The third quarter was a challenging quarter for Triangle as we experienced meaningful unrealized depreciation associated with certain assets which previously had been valued below cost.  Our origination platform continues to find investment opportunities which are more senior-oriented in nature; however, certain legacy investments, predominantly associated with investment vintages 2014 and 2015, are under-performing from a credit perspective.  As we take aggressive action to move through these legacy investments as quickly as possible, our Board has lowered our quarterly dividend to $0.30 per share.  In addition, as we continue to transition our investment portfolio from historic mezzanine-centric investments to more secure, senior-oriented investments, our Board of Directors has elected to pursue the exploration of certain strategic alternatives, including the potential sale of certain investments, the potential benefit of partnering with another organization to accelerate our corporate initiatives, as well as other alternatives.  Our Board is engaged in discussions with several investment banking firms and expects to announce the formal engagement of an advisor in the near future.”

Third Quarter 2017 Results

Total investment income during the third quarter of 2017 was $29.9 million, compared to total investment income of $31.2 million for the second quarter of 2017.  The decrease in quarter-over-quarter total investment income resulted primarily from a $2.1 million decrease in investment income relating to non-accrual assets partially offset by a $0.6 million increase in quarter-over-quarter non-recurring dividend and fee income.  Non-recurring dividend and fee income was $2.1 million in the third quarter of 2017 as compared to $1.5 million during the second quarter of 2017.

Net investment income during the third quarter of 2017 was $17.2 million, compared to net investment income of $19.4 million for the second quarter of 2017.  Net investment income per share during the third quarter of 2017 was $0.36, based on weighted average shares outstanding during the quarter of 47.7 million, compared to $0.41 per share during the second quarter of 2017, based on weighted average shares outstanding of 47.7 million.

The Company’s net decrease in net assets resulting from operations was $57.5 million during the third quarter of 2017, compared to a net decrease in net assets resulting from operations of $2.0 million during the second quarter of 2017.  The Company’s net decrease in net assets resulting from operations was $1.20 per share during the third quarter of 2017, compared to a decrease of $0.04 per share during the second quarter of 2017.

The Company’s net asset value, or NAV, at September 30, 2017, was $13.20 per share as compared to $14.83 per share at June 30, 2017 and $15.13 per share at December 31, 2016.  As of September 30, 2017, the Company’s weighted average yield on its outstanding, currently yielding debt investments was approximately 11.2%.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Commenting on the Company’s liquidity position, Steven C. Lilly, Chief Financial Officer, stated, “Triangle enters the fourth quarter of 2017 with approximately $450 million of available liquidity through a combination of cash on hand, available borrowing capacity under our senior credit facility and additional borrowing capacity for SBA-guaranteed debentures.”

In September 2017, the Company received an additional commitment to its senior secured credit facility (“Credit Facility”) of $15.0 million, bringing total commitments under the Credit Facility to $480.0 million supported by a diversified group of fifteen lenders.  The additional commitment was executed under the accordion feature of the Credit Facility, which continues to allow for an increase in commitments up to $550.0 million.

At September 30, 2017, the Company had cash and cash equivalents totaling $81.0 million and outstanding borrowings under its Credit Facility of $141.1 million.

As of September 30, 2017, the Company had outstanding non-callable, fixed-rate SBA-guaranteed debentures totaling $250.0 million with a weighted average interest rate of 3.90%.  In addition, the Company’s third SBIC license that was approved in January 2017 provides up to $100.0 million of additional borrowing capacity for SBA-guaranteed debentures.

Dividend Information

The Company’s Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share.  This is the Company’s 44th consecutive quarterly dividend since its initial public offering in February, 2007.

The Company’s dividend will be payable as follows:

Fourth Quarter 2017 Dividend 
Amount Per Share: $0.30
Record Date: December 6, 2017
Payment Date: December 20, 2017


Dividend Reinvestment Plan

At the time of its IPO in February, 2007, Triangle adopted a dividend reinvestment plan (“DRIP”) that provides for reinvestment of dividends and distributions on behalf of its stockholders, unless a stockholder elects to receive cash.  As a result, when the Company declares a cash dividend or distribution, stockholders who have not opted out of the DRIP will have their cash dividends or distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Company’s common stock, rather than receiving cash.

When the Company declares and pays dividends and distributions, it determines the allocation of the distribution between current income, accumulated income and return of capital on the basis of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP).  At each year end, the Company is required for tax purposes to determine the allocation based on tax accounting principles.  Due to differences between GAAP and tax accounting principles, the portion of each dividend distribution that is ordinary income, capital gain or return of capital may differ for GAAP and tax purposes.  The tax status of the Company’s distributions can be found on the Investor Relations page of its website.

Recent Portfolio Activity

During the quarter ended September 30, 2017, the Company made seven new investments, including recapitalizations of existing portfolio companies, totaling approximately $110.3 million, additional debt investments in twelve existing portfolio companies totaling approximately $27.6 million and additional equity investments in four existing portfolio companies totaling $2.6 million.  The Company had eight portfolio company loans repaid at par totaling $121.2 million, and received normal principal repayments and partial loan repayments totaling $10.5 million.  The Company wrote-off debt and equity investments in three portfolio companies and recognized realized losses on the write-offs totaling $16.6 million.  In addition, the Company received proceeds related to the sales of certain equity securities totaling $11.3 million and recognized net realized gains on such sales totaling $7.7 million.

New investment transactions which occurred during the third quarter of 2017 are summarized as follows:

In July, 2017, the Company made a $10.0 million second lien debt investment in IDERA, Inc. (“IDERA”). IDERA develops software that enables database professionals to design, monitor and manage data systems, and builds application development tools to help software engineers build, test and deploy a wide range of applications faster and more efficiently.

In July, 2017, the Company made an $11.0 million investment in HemaSource, Inc. (“HemaSource”) consisting of subordinated debt and equity.  HemaSource is the leading technology-enabled distributor of medical products to the plasma collection industry.

In July, 2017, the Company made a $30.6 million subordinated debt investment in Captek Softgel International, Inc. (“Captek”) as part of a recapitalization financing.  Captek is a leading manufacturer and distributor of softgels for vitamins, minerals, and supplements.

In August, 2017, the Company made a $20.0 million second lien debt investment in Dimora Brands, Inc. (“Dimora”) as part of a recapitalization financing.  Dimora provides specialty hardware products for kitchens and bathrooms.

In September, 2017, the Company made a $14.0 million second lien debt investment in Q International Courier, LLC (“Quick”).  Quick provides non-asset based third-party logistics services, focusing on complex transportation for time and temperature sensitive goods.

In September, 2017, the Company made a $15.0 million senior debt investment in Micross Solutions LLC (“Micross”) as part of a recapitalization financing.  Micross provides die processing, packaging, and related value-added services for high-reliability semiconductors.

In September, 2017, the Company made a $9.7 million investment in St. Croix Hospice (“St. Croix”) consisting of second lien debt and equity.  St. Croix is a leading regional hospice provider in the Upper Midwest.

New portfolio investments subsequent to quarter end are summarized as follows:

In October, 2017, the Company made a $32.5 million senior debt investment in Deva Holdings, Inc. (“Deva”).  Deva is a beauty and wellness company with a premier brand and leading market position within the haircare products sector.

Conference Call to Discuss Third Quarter 2017 Results

Triangle has scheduled a conference call to discuss third quarter 2017 operating and financial results for Thursday, November 2, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. ET.

To listen to the call, please dial 877-312-5521 or 253-237-1143 approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call and enter confirmation code 94316728. A taped replay will be made available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call and will remain available until November 6, 2017. To access the replay, please dial 855-859-2056 or 404-537-3406 and enter confirmation code 94316728.

Triangle’s quarterly results conference call will also be available via a live webcast on the investor relations section of its website at http://ir.tcap.com/events.cfm. Access the website 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to download and install any necessary audio software. An archived webcast replay will be available on the Company's website until November 30, 2017.

Triangle will post a brief, pre-recorded on-demand podcast on the investor relations section of the Company’s website after 4:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 1, 2017, in conjunction with the filing of the Company’s 10-Q. The purpose of the podcast is to provide interested analysts and investors with meaningful statistical and financial information in advance of the participatory earnings call on Thursday, November 2, 2017.

About Triangle Capital Corporation

Triangle Capital Corporation (www.TCAP.com) invests capital in established companies in the lower middle market to fund growth, changes of control and other corporate events.  Triangle offers a wide variety of debt and equity investment structures including first lien, unitranche, second lien, and mezzanine with equity components.  Triangle’s investment objective is to seek attractive returns by generating current income from debt investments and capital appreciation from equity related investments.  Triangle’s investment philosophy is to partner with business owners, management teams and financial sponsors to provide flexible financing solutions.  Triangle typically invests $5.0 million - $50.0 million per transaction in companies with annual revenues between $20.0 million and $300.0 million and EBITDA between $5.0 million and $75.0 million.

Triangle has elected to be treated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940 ("1940 Act").  Triangle is required to comply with a series of regulatory requirements under the 1940 Act as well as applicable NYSE, federal and state laws and regulations.  Triangle has elected to be treated as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.  Failure to comply with any of the laws and regulations that apply to Triangle could have a material adverse effect on Triangle and its stockholders.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements regarding the plans and objectives of management for future operations. Any such forward-looking statements may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements, which involve assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, are generally identifiable by use of the words “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “intend,” “target,” “goals,” “plan,” “forecast,” "guidance," “project,” other variations on these words or comparable terminology, or the negative of these words. These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that may be incorrect, and we cannot assure you that the projections included in these forward-looking statements will come to pass. Our actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including the factors discussed in our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and other documents or reports that we in the future may file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Copies of any reports or documents we file with the SEC are publicly available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, and stockholders may receive a hard copy of our completed audited financial statements free of charge upon request to the Company at 3700 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 530, Raleigh, NC 27612.

We have based any forward-looking statements included in this press release on information available to us on the date of this press release, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements, unless we are required to do so by applicable law. However, you are advised to consult any additional disclosures that we may make directly to you or through reports that we in the future may file with the SEC, including subsequent annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K.

Contacts

E. Ashton Poole
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
919-747-8618
apoole@tcap.com 

Steven C. Lilly
Chief Financial Officer
919-719-4789
slilly@tcap.com 


TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
Consolidated Balance Sheets
       
  September 30,
2017
  December 31,
2016
  (Unaudited)    
Assets:      
Investments at fair value:      
Non-Control / Non-Affiliate investments (cost of $998,836,068 and $888,974,154 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively) $ 908,181,226     $ 857,604,639  
Affiliate investments (cost of $153,091,223 and $162,539,224 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively) 146,607,453     161,510,773  
Control investments (cost of $86,861,024 and $45,418,113 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively) 36,403,000     18,791,769  
Total investments at fair value 1,091,191,679     1,037,907,181  
Cash and cash equivalents 81,003,756     107,087,663  
Interest, fees and other receivables 9,744,381     10,189,788  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,827,994     1,659,570  
Deferred financing fees 5,439,945     2,699,960  
Property and equipment, net 91,195     106,494  
Total assets $ 1,189,298,950     $ 1,159,650,656  
Liabilities:      
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 5,540,240     $ 6,797,244  
Interest payable 1,723,664     3,996,940  
Taxes payable     489,691  
Deferred income taxes 1,196,745     2,053,701  
Borrowings under credit facility 141,118,837     127,011,475  
Notes 163,241,179     162,755,381  
SBA-guaranteed debentures payable 246,084,869     245,389,966  
Total liabilities 558,905,534     548,494,398  
Commitments and contingencies      
Net Assets:      
Common stock, $0.001 par value per share (150,000,000 shares authorized, 47,740,832 and 40,401,292 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively) 47,741     40,401  
Additional paid-in capital 822,780,495     686,835,054  
Net investment income in excess of (less than) distributions (4,483,783 )   5,884,512  
Accumulated realized losses (41,242,051 )   (24,211,594 )
Net unrealized depreciation (146,708,986 )   (57,392,115 )
Total net assets 630,393,416     611,156,258  
Total liabilities and net assets $ 1,189,298,950     $ 1,159,650,656  
Net asset value per share $ 13.20     $ 15.13  
               


TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations
 
  Three Months
Ended
  Three Months
Ended
  Nine Months
Ended
  Nine Months
Ended
  September 30,
 2017
  September 30,
 2016
  September 30,
 2017
  September 30,
 2016
Investment income:              
Interest income:              
Non-Control / Non-Affiliate investments $ 20,629,534     $ 17,270,300     $ 62,755,411     $ 52,938,976  
Affiliate investments 3,329,256     3,380,867     10,580,976     10,121,974  
Control investments 281,147     303,708     861,294     764,622  
Total interest income 24,239,937     20,954,875     74,197,681     63,825,572  
Dividend income:              
Non-Control / Non-Affiliate investments 57,515     167,468     1,318,748     (1,030,703 )
Affiliate investments 137,470     244,233     241,714     706,495  
Control investments             300,000  
Total dividend income 194,985     411,701     1,560,462     (24,208 )
Fee and other income:              
Non-Control / Non-Affiliate investments 2,104,631     1,585,403     4,980,285     5,662,081  
Affiliate investments 479,802     319,289     951,091     855,855  
Control investments 107,292     110,000     307,292     310,000  
Total fee and other income 2,691,725     2,014,692     6,238,668     6,827,936  
Payment-in-kind interest income:              
Non-Control / Non-Affiliate investments 1,963,525     2,719,831     6,756,172     8,373,124  
Affiliate investments 622,613     1,175,899     2,118,550     3,259,634  
Total payment-in-kind interest income 2,586,138     3,895,730     8,874,722     11,632,758  
Interest income from cash and cash equivalents 175,273     135,459     421,062     228,129  
Total investment income 29,888,058     27,412,457     91,292,595     82,490,187  
Operating expenses:              
Interest and other financing fees 7,394,241     6,757,718     21,418,371     20,040,942  
Compensation expenses 4,323,708     3,963,797     12,149,527     17,510,762  
General and administrative expenses 1,019,192     859,785     3,403,385     3,170,330  
Total operating expenses 12,737,141     11,581,300     36,971,283     40,722,034  
Net investment income 17,150,917     15,831,157     54,321,312     41,768,153  
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments and foreign currency borrowings:              
Net realized gains (losses):              
Non-Control / Non-Affiliate investments 4,066,263     (11,213,561 )   (3,036,048 )   (5,007,647 )
Affiliate investments (4,443,680 )   2,106     (999,336 )   (1,680,198 )
Control investments (8,503,633 )       (12,995,073 )    
Net realized losses (8,881,050 )   (11,211,455 )   (17,030,457 )   (6,687,845 )
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation):              
Non-Control / Non-Affiliate investments (64,601,974 )   11,731,534     (70,083,204 )   (596,458 )
Affiliate investments (2,313,261 )   (303,939 )   (11,651,017 )   1,130,412  
Control investments 2,047,411     (8,546,464 )   (5,981,149 )   (8,098,464 )
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (64,867,824 )   2,881,131     (87,715,370 )   (7,564,510 )
Foreign currency borrowings (897,734 )   342,409     (1,601,501 )   (569,382 )
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) (65,765,558 )   3,223,540     (89,316,871 )   (8,133,892 )
Net realized and unrealized losses on investments and foreign currency borrowings (74,646,608 )   (7,987,915 )   (106,347,328 )   (14,821,737 )
Tax benefit (provision) (985 )   36,431     (305,166 )   47,342  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ (57,496,676 )   $ 7,879,673     $ (52,331,182 )   $ 26,993,758  
Net investment income per share—basic and diluted $ 0.36     $ 0.42     $ 1.18     $ 1.19  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations per share—basic and diluted $ (1.20 )   $ 0.21     $ (1.14 )   $ 0.77  
Dividends/distributions per share:              
Regular quarterly dividends/distributions $ 0.45     $ 0.45     $ 1.35     $ 1.44  
Total dividends/distributions per share $ 0.45     $ 0.45     $ 1.35     $ 1.44  
Weighted average shares outstanding—basic and diluted 47,743,990     38,115,449     46,079,139     35,199,704  


TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
  Nine Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
  September 30, 2017   September 30, 2016
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations  $ (52,331,182 )   $ 26,993,758  
Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:      
Purchases of portfolio investments  (391,502,625 )   (163,867,651 )
Repayments received/sales of portfolio investments  231,730,067     182,153,894  
Loan origination and other fees received  5,733,890     3,205,460  
Net realized loss on investments  17,030,457     6,687,845  
Net unrealized depreciation on investments  88,572,326     9,525,827  
Net unrealized depreciation on foreign currency borrowings  1,601,501     569,382  
Deferred income taxes  (856,956 )   (1,961,317 )
Payment-in-kind interest accrued, net of payments received  (519,326 )   (4,177,550 )
Amortization of deferred financing fees  1,857,810     1,644,826  
Accretion of loan origination and other fees (3,863,096 )   (3,676,003 )
Accretion of loan discounts  (466,191 )   (307,081 )
Accretion of discount on SBA-guaranteed debentures payable     31,899  
Depreciation expense  51,275     52,369  
Stock-based compensation  4,499,374     7,502,500  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:       
Interest, fees and other receivables  445,407     (2,074,332 )
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  (168,424 )   (743,114 )
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  (1,257,004 )   (2,827,297 )
Interest payable  (2,273,276 )   (2,176,980 )
Taxes payable  (489,691 )   (735,498 )
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  (102,205,664 )   55,820,937  
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Purchases of property and equipment  (35,976 )   (69,177 )
Net cash used in investing activities  (35,976 )   (69,177 )
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Borrowings under SBA-guaranteed debentures payable     32,800,000  
Repayments of SBA-guaranteed debentures payable      (7,800,000 )
Borrowings under credit facility  106,700,000     68,901,849  
Repayments of credit facility  (94,194,139 )   (109,300,000 )
Financing fees paid  (3,417,094 )   (1,123,400 )
Net proceeds related to public offering of common stock  131,996,144     129,136,296  
Common stock withheld for payroll taxes upon vesting of restricted stock  (2,180,295 )   (3,581,872 )
Cash dividends/distributions paid  (62,746,883 )   (49,063,228 )
Net cash provided by financing activities  76,157,733     59,969,645  
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  (26,083,907 )   115,721,405  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period  107,087,663     52,615,418  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period  $ 81,003,756     $ 168,336,823  
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:      
Cash paid for interest  $ 20,955,808     $ 19,929,857  
Summary of non-cash financing transactions:      
Dividends/distributions paid through DRIP share issuances  $ 1,637,558     $ 2,325,971  
               

 

Source: Triangle Capital Corporation