"We are pleased to announce that net investment income for the first quarter exceeded the quarterly distribution paid," said Bilal Rashid, OFS Capital’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We believe that we continue to benefit from the current interest rate environment with the vast majority of our loan portfolio being floating rate and the majority of our debt being fixed-rate."
| PORTFOLIO AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES |
| ($ in millions) |
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| | | Three Months Ended |
| Portfolio Yield(1) | | March 31, 2024 | | December 31, 2023 |
| Average performing interest-bearing investments, at cost | | $ | 338.0 | | | $ | 357.9 | |
| Weighted-average performing income yield - interest-bearing investments(2) | | | 13.0 | % | | | 14.1 | % |
| Weighted-average realized yield - interest-bearing investments(3) | | | 11.6 | % | | | 12.8 | % |
| (1) | | The weighted-average yield of our investments is not the same as a return on investment for our stockholders, but rather relates to our investment portfolio and is calculated before the payment of all of our fees and expenses. |
| (2) | | Performing income yield is calculated as (a) the actual amount earned on performing interest-bearing investments, including interest, prepayment fees and amortization of net loan fees, divided by (b) the weighted-average of total performing interest-bearing investments at amortized cost. |
| (3) | | Realized yield is calculated as (a) the actual amount earned on interest-bearing investments, including interest, prepayment fees and amortization of net loan fees, divided by (b) the weighted-average of total interest-bearing investments at amortized cost, in each case, including debt investments on non-accrual status and non-income producing structured finance securities. |
| | | Three Months Ended | |
| Portfolio Activity | | March 31, 2024 | | | December 31, 2023 | |
| Investments in debt and equity investments | | $ | 7.3 | | | $ | 7.0 | |
| Investments in structured finance securities | | | — | | | | — | |
| Total investment purchases and originations | | $ | 7.3 | | | $ | 7.0 | |
As of March 31, 2024, based on fair value, our investment portfolio was comprised of the following:
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Total investments of $400.4 million, which was equal to approximately 100% of amortized cost;
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Debt investments of $245.4 million, of which approximately 84% and 16% were first lien and second lien loans, respectively;
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Equity investments of $77.1 million;
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Structured finance securities of $77.9 million; and
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Unfunded commitments of $10.9 million to nine portfolio companies.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2024, loans to one portfolio company with an aggregate amortized cost and fair value of $13.5 million and $8.8 million, respectively, were placed on non-accrual status.
| RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited) | | | |
| (in thousands) | Three Months Ended |
| | March 31, 2024 | | December 31, 2023 |
| Total investment income | $ | 14,233 | | | $ | 13,483 | |
| Expenses: | | | |
| Interest expense | | 4,572 | | | | 4,684 | |
| Base management and incentive fees | | 2,922 | | | | 2,819 | |
| Other expenses | | 1,143 | | | | 1,284 | |
| Total expenses | | 8,637 | | | | 8,787 | |
| Net investment income | | 5,596 | | | | 4,696 | |
| Net loss on investments | | (14,645 | ) | | | (8,805 | ) |
| Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | $ | (9,049 | ) | | $ | (4,109 | ) |
Investment Income
For the quarter ended March 31, 2024, total investment income increased to $14.2 million from $13.5 million in the prior quarter, primarily due to an increase in dividend income of $2.4 million, partially offset by a decrease in interest income of $1.5 million.
Expenses
For the quarter ended March 31, 2024, total expenses decreased by $0.2 million to $8.6 million compared to the prior quarter, primarily due to a decline in interest expense related to a decrease in our average outstanding debt balance. During the quarter ended March 31, 2024, we redeemed $31.9 million of SBA debentures and reduced the total amount outstanding under our revolving credit facility with BNP Paribas by $12.0 million.
Net Gain (Loss) on Investments
For the quarter ended March 31, 2024, we recognized a net loss on investments of $14.6 million, comprised of net unrealized depreciation of $15.4 million, partially offset by net realized gains of $0.8 million. For the quarter ended March 31, 2024, net unrealized depreciation of $15.4 million was primarily due to declines in a couple of portfolio companies.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
As of March 31, 2024, we had $6.1 million in cash, which includes $2.5 million held by OFSCC-FS, LLC ("OFSCC-FS"), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary. Our use of cash held by OFSCC-FS is restricted by contractual conditions of our credit facility with BNP Paribas, including limitations on the amount of cash OFSCC-FS can distribute to us.
As of March 31, 2024, we had no outstanding balance and an unused commitment of $25.0 million under our senior secured revolving credit facility with Banc of California, as well as an unused commitment of $71.5 million under its revolving credit facility with BNP Paribas, both of which are subject to borrowing base requirements and other covenants. As of March 31, 2024, we had outstanding commitments to fund portfolio company investments totaling $10.9 million under various undrawn revolvers and other credit facilities.
CONFERENCE CALL
OFS Capital will host a conference call to discuss these results on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Interested parties may participate in the call via the following:
INTERNET: Go to www.ofscapital.com at least 15 minutes prior to the start time of the call to register, download, and install any necessary audio software. A replay will be available for 90 days on OFS Capital’s website at www.ofscapital.com.
TELEPHONE: Dial (844) 763-8274 (Domestic) or (412) 717-9224 (International) approximately 15 minutes prior to the call. A telephone replay of the conference call will be available through May 13, 2024 and may be accessed by calling (877) 344-7529 (Domestic) or (412) 317-0088 (International) and utilizing conference ID #7369839.
For more detailed discussion of the financial and other information included in this press release, please refer to OFS Capital’s Form 10-Q for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.
| OFS Capital Corporation and Subsidiaries |
| Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities |
| (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data) |
| | | | |
| | March 31,
2024 | | December 31,
2023 |
| | (unaudited) | | |
| Assets | | | |
| Total investments, at fair value (amortized cost of $399,037 and $403,530, respectively) | $ | 400,414 | | | $ | 420,287 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | | 6,092 | | | | 45,349 | |
| Interest receivable | | 2,532 | | | | 2,217 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | | 1,431 | | | | 1,965 | |
| Total assets | $ | 410,469 | | | $ | 469,818 | |
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| Liabilities | | | |
| Revolving lines of credit | $ | 78,500 | | | $ | 90,500 | |
| SBA debentures (net of deferred debt issuance costs of $0 and $20, respectively) | | — | | | | 31,900 | |
| Unsecured Notes (net of deferred debt issuance costs of $2,423 and $2,667, respectively) | | 177,577 | | | | 177,333 | |
| Interest payable | | 1,905 | | | | 3,712 | |
| Payable to adviser and affiliates | | 3,380 | | | | 3,556 | |
| Accrued professional fees | | 438 | | | | 500 | |
| Other liabilities | | 269 | | | | 313 | |
| Total liabilities | | 262,069 | | | | 307,814 | |
| | | | |
| Net assets | | | |
| Preferred stock, par value of $0.01 per share, 2,000,000 shares authorized, -0- shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| Common stock, par value of $0.01 per share, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 13,398,078 and 13,398,078 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively | | 134 | | | | 134 | |
| Paid-in capital in excess of par | | 184,841 | | | | 184,841 | |
| Total accumulated losses | | (36,575 | ) | | | (22,971 | ) |
| Total net assets | | 148,400 | | | | 162,004 | |
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| Total liabilities and net assets | $ | 410,469 | | | $ | 469,818 | |
| | | | |
| Number of shares outstanding | | 13,398,078 | | | | 13,398,078 | |
| Net asset value per share | $ | 11.08 | | | $ | 12.09 | |
| OFS Capital Corporation and Subsidiaries |
| Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) |
| (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data) |
| | | |
| | | Three Months Ended March 31, |
| | | | 2024 | | | | 2023 | |
| Investment income | | | | |
| Interest income | | $ | 11,393 | | | $ | 13,393 | |
| Dividend income | | | 2,711 | | | | 785 | |
| Fee income | | | 129 | | | | 105 | |
| Total investment income | | | 14,233 | | | | 14,283 | |
| Expenses | | | | |
| Interest expense | | | 4,572 | | | | 4,874 | |
| Base management fee | | | 1,523 | | | | 1,894 | |
| Income Incentive Fee | | | 1,399 | | | | 1,238 | |
| Professional fees | | | 414 | | | | 436 | |
| Administration fee | | | 394 | | | | 482 | |
| Other expenses | | | 335 | | | | 409 | |
| Total expenses | | | 8,637 | | | | 9,333 | |
| Net investment income | | | 5,596 | | | | 4,950 | |
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | | |
| Net realized gain (loss), net of taxes | | | 798 | | | | (4 | ) |
| Net unrealized depreciation, net of taxes | | | (15,443 | ) | | | (1,121 | ) |
| Net loss on investments | | | (14,645 | ) | | | (1,125 | ) |
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | | | — | | | | (19 | ) |
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | (9,049 | ) | | $ | 3,806 | |
| Net investment income per common share – basic and diluted | | $ | 0.42 | | | $ | 0.37 | |
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations per common share – basic and diluted | | $ | (0.67 | ) | | $ | 0.28 | |
| Distributions declared per common share | | $ | 0.34 | | | $ | 0.33 | |
| Basic and diluted weighted-average shares outstanding | | | 13,398,078 | | | | 13,398,078 | |
ABOUT OFS CAPITAL
The Company is an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company. The Company's investment objective is to provide stockholders with both current income and capital appreciation primarily through debt investments and, to a lesser extent, equity investments. The Company invests primarily in privately held middle-market companies in the United States, including lower-middle-market companies, targeting investments of $3 million to $20 million in companies with annual EBITDA between $5 million and $50 million. The Company offers flexible solutions through a variety of asset classes including senior secured loans, which includes first-lien, second-lien and unitranche loans, as well as subordinated loans and, to a lesser extent, warrants and other equity securities. The Company's investment activities are managed by OFS Capital Management, LLC, an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940(4), as amended, and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in New York and Los Angeles.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements in this press release regarding management's future expectations, beliefs, intentions, goals, strategies, plans or prospects, including statements relating to: OFS Capital’s results of operations, including net investment income, net asset value and net investment gains and losses and the factors that may affect such results; management’s belief that the Company continues to benefit from the current interest rate environment due to a high percentage of floating rate loans in the portfolio and a majority of liabilities that have a fixed rate of interest, when there can be no assurance that such a composition will lead to future success; and other factors may constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor protection under applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "could increase the likelihood," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "is planned," "may," "should," "will," "will enable," "would be expected," "look forward," "may provide," "would" or similar terms, variations of such terms or the negative of those terms. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors including those risks, uncertainties and factors referred to in OFS Capital’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the section "Risk Factors," as well as other documents that may be filed by OFS Capital from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result of such risks, uncertainties and factors, actual results may differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements discussed in or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein. OFS Capital is providing the information in this press release as of this date and assumes no obligations to update the information included in this press release or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Contacts
INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT:
Steve Altebrando
847-734-2084
investorrelations@ofscapital.com
