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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
(Mark One)
þ
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2008
OR
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from
to
Commission file number 001-33130
Triangle Capital Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland
06-1798488
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
3600 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 104
Raleigh, North Carolina
(Address and zip code of principal executive offices)
27612
(Zip Code)
Registrants telephone number, including area code:
(919) 719-4770
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes
þ
No
o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer
o
Accelerated filer
o
Non-accelerated filer
þ
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company
o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes
o
No
þ
The number of shares outstanding of the registrants Common Stock on August 1, 2008 was 6,917,363.
TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
Page
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
Financial Statements
Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2008 and Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2007
3
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and Unaudited Combined Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2007
4
Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and Unaudited Combined Statement of Changes in Net Assets for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2007
5
Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and Unaudited Combined Statement of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2007
6
Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2008
7
Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2007
11
Notes to Unaudited Financial Statements
15
Item 2.
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
23
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
31
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
31
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
32
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
32
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
33
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
33
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
33
Item 5.
Other Information
33
Item 6.
Exhibits
33
Signatures
35
Exhibits
Exhibit 14.1
Exhibit 31.1
Exhibit 31.2
Exhibit 32.1
Exhibit 32.2
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
Financial Statements
TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
Consolidated Balance Sheets
June 30,
December 31,
2008
2007
(Unaudited)
Assets
Investments at fair value:
NonControl / NonAffiliate investments (cost of $115,624,742 and $66,129,119 at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively)
$
114,911,243
$
68,388,014
Affiliate investments (cost of $30,085,414 and $24,023,264 at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively)
32,661,279
24,576,462
Control investments (cost of $13,388,794 and $15,727,418 at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively)
18,411,040
20,071,764
Total investments at fair value
165,983,562
113,036,240
Cash and cash equivalents
18,706,661
21,787,750
Interest and fees receivable
459,990
305,159
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
160,989
47,477
Deferred financing fees
2,716,415
999,159
Property and equipment, net
39,911
34,166
Total assets
$
188,067,528
$
136,209,951
Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
$
737,742
$
1,144,222
Interest payable
1,084,994
698,735
Dividends payable
2,041,159
Income taxes payable
52,598
Deferred revenue
30,625
Deferred income taxes
2,128,499
1,760,259
SBA guaranteed debentures payable
89,110,000
37,010,000
Total liabilities
93,061,235
42,737,598
Net Assets
Common stock, $0.001 par value per share (150,000,000 shares authorized, 6,917,363 and 6,803,863 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively)
6,917
6,804
Additional paid-in capital
87,013,500
86,949,189
Investment income in excess of distributions
3,848,381
1,738,797
Accumulated realized losses on investments
(618,620
)
(618,620
)
Net unrealized appreciation of investments
4,756,115
5,396,183
Total net assets
95,006,293
93,472,353
Total liabilities and net assets
$
188,067,528
$
136,209,951
Net asset value per share
$
13.73
$
13.74
See accompanying notes.
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TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
Unaudited Statements of Operations
Three Months Ended
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2008
June 30, 2007
June 30, 2008
June 30, 2007
(Consolidated)
(Consolidated)
(Consolidated)
(Combined)
Investment income:
Loan interest, fee and dividend income:
NonControl / NonAffiliate investments
$
2,797,958
$
1,349,014
$
4,719,727
$
2,504,636
Affiliate investments
886,815
519,000
1,635,581
793,614
Control investments
391,761
408,023
879,195
483,741
Total loan interest, fee and dividend income
4,076,534
2,276,037
7,234,503
3,781,991
Paidinkind interest income:
NonControl / NonAffiliate investments
572,169
202,009
868,805
376,805
Affiliate investments
170,962
66,292
313,514
95,542
Control investments
130,912
108,365
260,307
151,313
Total paidinkind interest income
874,043
376,666
1,442,626
623,660
Interest income from cash and cash equivalent investments
69,514
634,521
206,946
993,689
Total investment income
5,020,091
3,287,224
8,884,075
5,399,340
Expenses:
Interest expense
898,995
521,026
1,460,810
1,020,717
Amortization of deferred financing fees
56,028
28,108
96,169
55,216
Management fees
232,423
General and administrative expenses
1,522,626
1,094,092
2,870,959
1,642,256
Total expenses
2,477,649
1,643,226
4,427,938
2,950,612
Net investment income
2,542,442
1,643,998
4,456,137
2,448,728
Net realized loss on investment Non Control / NonAffiliate
(1,464,224
)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments
381,815
586,086
(640,068
)
2,311,415
Total net gain (loss) on investments before income taxes
381,815
586,086
(640,068
)
847,191
Income tax expense
75,750
202,171
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
$
2,848,507
$
2,230,084
$
3,613,898
$
3,295,919
Net investment income per share basic and diluted
$
0.37
$
0.25
$
0.65
$
0.37
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations per share basic and diluted
$
0.41
$
0.33
$
0.53
$
0.49
Weighted average number of shares outstanding basic and diluted
6,871,215
6,687,773
6,837,539
6,687,269
See accompanying notes.
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TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
Unaudited Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Investment
Accumulated
Net
Income
Realized
Unrealized
General
Limited
Common Stock
Additional
in Excess of
Gains
Appreciation
Total
Partners
Partners
Number
Par
Paid In
(Less Than)
(Losses) on
(Depreciation) of
Net
Capital
Capital
of Shares
Value
Capital
Distributions
Investments
Investments
Assets
Balance, January 1, 2007
$
100
$
21,250,000
100
$
$
1,500
$
1,570,135
$
$
2,335,076
$
25,156,811
Public offering of common stock
4,770,000
4,770
64,723,267
64,728,037
Formation transactions
(100
)
(21,250,000
)
1,916,660
1,917
21,248,183
Net investment income
2,448,728
2,448,728
Realized loss on investment
(1,464,224
)
1,464,224
Net unrealized gains on investments
847,191
847,191
Dividends paid
46,102
46
644,919
(1,003,014
)
(358,049
)
Tax distribution to partners
(220,047
)
(220,047
)
Balance, June 30, 2007
$
$
6,732,862
$
6,733
$
86,617,869
$
2,795,802
$
(1,464,224
)
$
4,646,491
$
92,602,671
Investment
Accumulated
Net
Income
Realized
Unrealized
Common Stock
Additional
in Excess of
Gains
Appreciation
Total
Number
Par
Paid In
(Less Than)
(Losses) on
(Depreciation) of
Net
of Shares
Value
Capital
Distributions
Investments
Investments
Assets
Balance, January 1, 2008
6,803,863
$
6,804
$
86,949,189
$
1,738,797
$
(618,620
)
$
5,396,183
$
93,472,353
Net investment income
4,456,137
4,456,137
Stock-based compensation
64,424
64,424
Income tax expense
(202,171
)
(202,171
)
Net unrealized losses on investments
(640,068
)
(640,068
)
Dividends paid
(2,144,382
)
(2,144,382
)
Issuance of restricted stock
113,500
113
(113
)
Balance, June 30, 2008
6,917,363
$
6,917
$
87,013,500
$
3,848,381
$
(618,620
)
$
4,756,115
$
95,006,293
See accompanying notes.
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TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
Unaudited Statements of Cash Flows
Six Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
2008
2007
(Consolidated)
(Combined)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
$
3,613,898
$
3,295,919
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Purchases of portfolio investments
(57,312,359
)
(29,413,602
)
Repayments received/sales of portfolio investments
4,620,159
1,534,111
Loan origination and other fees received
1,091,996
642,125
Net realized loss on investments
1,464,224
Net unrealized depreciation (appreciation) of investments
271,828
(2,311,415
)
Deferred income taxes
368,240
Paidinkind interest accrued, net of payments received
(1,389,162
)
(498,684
)
Amortization of deferred financing fees
96,169
55,216
Recognition of loan origination and other fees
(210,778
)
(243,975
)
Accretion of loan discounts
(49,631
)
(106,248
)
Depreciation expense
6,813
2,064
Stock-based compensation
64,424
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Interest and fees receivable
(154,831
)
5,612
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
(113,512
)
(50,637
)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
(406,480
)
(324,523
)
Interest payable
386,259
71,570
Income taxes payable
(52,598
)
Receivable from / payable to Triangle Capital Partners, LLC
(48,687
)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
(49,169,565
)
(25,926,930
)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment
(12,558
)
(23,561
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(12,558
)
(23,561
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings under SBA guaranteed debentures payable
52,100,000
4,000,000
Financing fees paid
(1,813,425
)
(97,000
)
Proceeds from initial public offering, net of expenses
64,728,037
Change in deferred offering costs
1,020,646
Cash dividends paid
(4,185,541
)
(358,049
)
Tax distribution to partners
(751,613
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
46,101,034
68,542,021
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(3,081,089
)
42,591,530
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
21,787,750
2,556,502
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
18,706,661
$
45,148,032
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest
$
1,074,552
$
949,148
See accompanying notes.
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TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments
June 30, 2008
Principal
Fair
Portfolio Company
Industry
Type of Investment (1) (2)
Amount
Cost
Value (3)
NonControl / NonAffiliate Investments:
Ambient Air Corporation (6%)*
Specialty Trade Contractors
Subordinated Note
(12%, Due 03/11)
$
3,144,654
$
3,016,789
$
3,016,789
Subordinated Note
(14%, Due 03/11)
1,872,075
1,838,115
1,838,115
Common Stock Warrants (455 shares)
142,361
892,700
5,016,729
4,997,265
5,747,604
American De-Rosa Lamparts, LLC and Hallmark Lighting (8%)*
Wholesale and Distribution
Subordinated Note
(15.25%, Due 10/13)
8,052,586
7,897,900
7,897,900
8,052,586
7,897,900
7,897,900
APO Newco, LLC (5%)*
Commercial and Consumer Marketing Products
Subordinated Note
(14%, Due 03/13)
4,359,004
4,265,799
4,265,799
Unit purchase warrant (87,302 Class C units)
25,200
273,100
4,359,004
4,290,999
4,538,899
ARC Industries, LLC (3%)*
Remediation Services
Subordinated Note
(19%, Due 11/10)
2,464,919
2,439,537
2,439,537
2,464,919
2,439,537
2,439,537
Art Headquarters, LLC (2%)*
Retail, Wholesale and Distribution
Subordinated Note
(14%, Due 01/10)
2,333,488
2,299,257
2,075,900
Membership unit warrants (15% of units (150 units))
40,800
2,333,488
2,340,057
2,075,900
Assurance Operations Corporation (4%)*
Auto Components / Metal Fabrication
Subordinated Note
(17%, Due 03/12)
3,925,915
3,879,225
3,646,900
Common Stock (57 shares)
257,143
48,500
3,925,915
4,136,368
3,695,400
Bruce Plastics, Inc. (0%)*
Plastic Component Manufacturing
Subordinated Note
(14%, Due 10/11)
1,500,000
1,385,076
Common Stock Warrants (12% of common stock)
108,534
1,500,000
1,493,610
CV Holdings, LLC (6%)*
Specialty Healthcare Products Manufacturer
Subordinated Note
(16%, Due 03/10)
5,129,230
5,094,457
5,094,457
Royalty rights
274,600
5,129,230
5,094,457
5,369,057
Cyrus Networks, LLC (6%)*
Data Center Services Provider
Senior Note
(6%, Due 07/13)
4,747,722
4,731,423
4,731,423
2
nd
Lien Note
(10%, Due 01/14)
1,026,385
1,026,385
1,026,385
Revolving Line of Credit (6%)
253,144
253,144
253,144
6,027,251
6,010,952
6,010,952
DataPath, Inc. (1%)*
Satellite Communication Manufacturer
Common Stock (210,263 shares)
101,500
636,700
101,500
636,700
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Principal
Fair
Portfolio Company
Industry
Type of Investment (1) (2)
Amount
Cost
Value (3)
Eastern Shore Ambulance, Inc. (1%)*
Specialty Health Care Services
Subordinated Note
(13%, Due 03/11)
$
1,000,000
$
964,005
$
964,005
Common Stock Warrants (6% of common stock)
55,268
41,300
Common Stock (30 shares)
30,000
10,800
1,000,000
1,049,273
1,016,105
Electronic Systems Protection, Inc. (4%)*
Power Protection Systems Manufacturing
Subordinated Note
(14%, Due 12/15)
3,028,903
3,000,977
3,000,977
Senior Note
(7%, Due 01/14)
994,219
994,219
994,219
Common Stock (500 shares)
250,000
250,000
4,023,122
4,245,196
4,245,196
Energy Hardware Holdings, LLC (4%)*
Machined Parts Distribution
Subordinated Note
(14.5%, Due 10/12)
3,306,628
3,242,864
3,242,864
Junior Subordinated Note
(8%, Due 10/12)
207,667
207,667
207,667
3,514,295
3,450,531
3,450,531
FCL Graphics, Inc. (7%)*
Commercial Printing Services
Senior Note
(6%, Due 10/12)
1,789,200
1,782,290
1,782,290
Senior Note
(10%, Due 10/13)
2,000,000
1,992,608
1,992,608
2
nd
Lien Note
(18%, Due 4/14)
3,265,970
3,254,235
3,254,235
7,055,170
7,029,133
7,029,133
Fire Sprinkler Systems, Inc. (2%)*
Specialty Trade Contractors
Subordinated Notes (13%17.5%, Due 04/11)
2,464,428
2,426,940
2,123,100
Common Stock (250 shares)
271,186
18,000
2,464,428
2,698,126
2,141,100
Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp. (4%)*
Restaurant
2
nd
Lien Note
(10%, Due 12/11)
3,000,000
3,000,000
3,000,000
Membership Units (5,000 units)
500,000
583,600
3,000,000
3,500,000
3,583,600
Gerli & Company (3%)*
Specialty Woven Fabrics Manufacturer
Subordinated Note
(14%, Due 08/11)
3,145,496
3,062,284
3,062,284
Common Stock Warrants (56,559 shares)
83,414
3,145,496
3,145,698
3,062,284
Inland Pipe Rehabilitation Holding Company LLC (8%)*
Cleaning and Repair Services
Subordinated Note
(14%, Due 01/14)
8,012,889
7,292,089
7,292,089
Membership Interest Purchase Warrant (2.5%)
563,300
563,300
8,012,889
7,855,389
7,855,389
Jenkins Service, LLC (10%)*
Restoration Services
Subordinated Note
(17.5%, Due 04/14)
8,107,945
7,952,853
7,952,853
Convertible Note
(10%, Due 04/14)
1,400,000
1,359,298
1,359,298
9,507,945
9,312,151
9,312,151
Library Systems & Services, LLC (3%)*
Municipal Business Services
Subordinated Note
(12%, Due 03/11)
2,000,000
1,937,506
1,937,506
Common Stock Warrants (112 shares)
58,995
608,000
2,000,000
1,996,501
2,545,506
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Principal
Fair
Portfolio Company
Industry
Type of Investment (1) (2)
Amount
Cost
Value (3)
Syrgis Holdings, Inc. (6%)*
Specialty Chemical Manufacturer
Senior Note
(7%, Due 08/12-02/14)
$
4,797,500
$
4,764,552
$
4,764,552
Common Units (2,114 units)
1,000,000
718,200
4,797,500
5,764,552
5,482,752
TrustHouse Services Group, Inc. (5%)*
Food Management Services
Subordinated Note
(14%, Due 03/15)
4,221,233
4,139,190
4,139,190
Class A Units (1,495 units)
475,000
475,000
Class B Units (79 units)
25,000
25,000
4,221,233
4,639,190
4,639,190
Twin-Star International, Inc. (6%)*
Consumer Home Furnishings Manufacturer
Subordinated Note
(13%, Due 04/14)
4,500,000
4,434,146
4,434,146
Senior Note
(6%, Due 04/13)
1,485,000
1,485,000
1,485,000
5,985,000
5,919,146
5,919,146
Wholesale Floors, Inc. (4%)*
Commercial Services
Subordinated Note
(14%, Due 06/14)
3,502,771
3,334,971
3,334,971
Membership Interest Purchase Warrant (4.0%)
132,800
132,800
3,502,771
3,467,771
3,467,771
Yellowstone Landscape Group, Inc. (13%)*
Landscaping Services
Subordinated Note
(15%, Due 04/14)
13,065,000
12,749,440
12,749,440
13,065,000
12,749,440
12,749,440
Subtotal NonControl / NonAffiliate Investments
114,103,971
115,624,742
114,911,243
Affiliate Investments:
Asset Point, LLC (6%)*
Asset Management Software Provider
Subordinated Note
(15%, Due 03/13)
5,046,055
4,949,777
4,949,777
Membership Units (10 units)
500,000
500,000
5,046,055
5,449,777
5,449,777
Axxiom Manufacturing, Inc. (2%)*
Industrial Equipment Manufacturer
Subordinated Note
(14%, Due 01/11)
2,102,454
2,077,226
2,077,226
Common Stock (34,100 shares)
200,000
286,300
Common Stock Warrant (1,000 shares)
6,400
2,102,454
2,277,226
2,369,926
Brantley Transportation, LLC (Brantley Transportation) and Pine Street Holdings, LLC (Pine Street) (4) (4%)*
Oil and Gas Services
Subordinated Note
Brantley Transportation (14%, Due 12/12)
3,800,000
3,680,133
3,680,133
Common Unit Warrants Brantley Transportation (4,560 common units)
33,600
33,600
Preferred Units Pine Street (200 units)
200,000
200,000
Common Unit Warrants Pine Street (2,220 units)
3,800,000
3,913,733
3,913,733
Dyson Corporation (12%)*
Custom Forging and Fastener Supplies
Subordinated Note
(15%, Due 12/13)
10,161,935
9,953,777
9,953,777
Class A Units (1,000,000 units)
1,000,000
1,000,000
10,161,935
10,953,777
10,953,777
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Principal
Fair
Portfolio Company
Industry
Type of Investment (1) (2)
Amount
Cost
Value (3)
Equisales, LLC (8%)*
Energy Products and Services
Subordinated Note
(15%, Due 04/12)
$
6,223,280
$
6,118,966
$
6,118,966
Class A Units (500,000 units)
500,000
1,856,500
6,223,280
6,618,966
7,975,466
Flint Acquisition Corporation (1%)*
Specialty Chemical Manufacturer
Preferred Stock (9,875 shares)
308,333
1,291,600
308,333
1,291,600
Genapure Corporation (Genapure) and Genpref, LLC (Genpref) (5) (1%)*
Lab Testing Services
Genapure Common Stock (4,286 shares)
500,000
627,216
Genpref Preferred Stock (455 shares)
63,602
79,784
563,602
707,000
Subtotal Affiliate Investments
27,333,724
30,085,414
32,661,279
Control Investments:
Fischbein, LLC (15%)*
Packaging and Materials Handling
Subordinated Note
(16.5%, Due 05/13)
8,859,632
8,717,540
8,717,540
Equipment Manufacturer
Membership Units (4,200,000 units)
4,200,000
5,257,500
8,859,632
12,917,540
13,975,040
Porters Group, LLC (5%)*
Metal Fabrication
Membership Units (4,730 units)
471,254
4,436,000
471,254
4,436,000
Subtotal Control Investments
8,859,632
13,388,794
18,411,040
Total Investments, June 30, 2008 (175%)*
$
150,297,327
$
159,098,950
$
165,983,562
*
Value as a percent of net assets
(1)
All debt investments are income producing. Common stock, preferred stock and all warrants are nonincome producing.
(2)
Interest rates on subordinated debt include cash interest rate and, where applicable, paidinkind interest rate.
(3)
All investments are restricted as to resale and were valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors.
(4)
Pine Street Holdings, LLC is the majority owner of Brantley Transportation, LLC and its sole business purpose is its ownership of Brantley Transportation, LLC.
(5)
Genpref is the sole owner of Genapures preferred stock and its sole business purpose is its ownership of Genapures preferred stock.
See accompanying notes.
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TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
Consolidated Schedule of Investments
December 31, 2007
Principal
Fair
Portfolio Company
Industry
Type of Investment (1) (2)
Amount
Cost
Value (3)
NonControl / NonAffiliate Investments:
Ambient Air Corporation (6%)*
Specialty Trade Contractors
Subordinated Note
(12%, Due 03/11)
$
3,144,654
$
2,997,686
$
2,997,686
Subordinated Note
(14%, Due 03/11)
1,872,075
1,833,206
1,833,206
Common Stock Warrants (455 shares)
142,361
929,700
5,016,729
4,973,253
5,760,592
APO Newco, LLC (5%)*
Commercial and Consumer
Subordinated Note
(14%, Due 03/13)
4,315,262
4,214,957
4,214,957
Marketing Products
Unit purchase warrant (87,302 Class C units)
25,200
199,000
4,315,262
4,240,157
4,413,957
Art Headquarters, LLC (3%)*
Retail, Wholesale and Distribution
Subordinated Note
(14%, Due 01/10)
2,441,824
2,397,556
2,397,556
Membership unit warrants (15% of units (150 units))
40,800
9,800
2,441,824
2,438,356
2,407,356
Assurance Operations Corporation (4%)*
Auto Components / Metal Fabrication
Subordinated Note
(17%, Due 03/12)
3,828,527
3,776,608
3,776,608
Common Stock (200 shares)
200,000
3,828,527
3,976,608
3,776,608
Bruce Plastics, Inc. (1%)*
Plastic Component Manufacturing
Subordinated Note
(14%, Due 10/11)
1,500,000
1,371,527
1,371,527
Common Stock Warrants (12% of common stock)
108,534
1,500,000
1,480,061
1,371,527
CV Holdings, LLC (5%)*
Specialty Healthcare Products
Subordinated Note
(16%, Due 03/10)
4,976,360
4,932,535
4,932,535
Manufacturer
Royalty rights
197,900
4,976,360
4,932,535
5,130,435
Cyrus Networks, LLC (6%)*
Data Center Services Provider
Senior Note
(9%, Due 07/13)
4,382,257
4,364,705
4,364,705
2nd Lien Note
(12%, Due 01/14)
907,663
907,663
907,663
Revolving Line of Credit (9%)
70,880
70,880
70,880
5,360,800
5,343,248
5,343,248
DataPath, Inc. (1%)*
Satellite Communication Manufacturer
Common Stock (210,263 shares)
101,500
576,400
101,500
576,400
Eastern Shore Ambulance, Inc. (1%)*
Specialty Health Care Services
Subordinated Note
(13%, Due 03/11)
1,000,000
958,715
958,715
Common Stock Warrants (6% of common stock)
55,268
7,400
Common Stock (30 shares)
30,000
1,900
1,000,000
1,043,983
968,015
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Principal
Fair
Portfolio Company
Industry
Type of Investment (1) (2)
Amount
Cost
Value (3)
Energy Hardware Holdings, LLC (4%)*
Machined Parts Distribution
Subordinated Note
(14.5%, Due 10/12)
$
3,265,142
$
3,196,108
$
3,196,108
Junior Subordinated Note
(8%, Due 10/12)
207,667
207,667
207,667
3,472,809
3,403,775
3,403,775
FCL Graphics, Inc. (8%)*
Commercial Printing Services
Senior Note
(9%, Due 10/12)
1,920,000
1,912,331
1,912,331
Senior Note
(13%, Due 10/13)
2,000,000
1,992,061
1,992,061
2nd Lien Note
(18%, Due 4/14)
3,145,481
3,133,096
3,133,096
7,065,481
7,037,488
7,037,488
Fire Sprinkler Systems, Inc. (3%)*
Specialty Trade Contractors
Subordinated Notes (13%17.5%, Due 04/11)
2,517,986
2,474,943
2,474,943
Common Stock (250 shares)
250,000
41,700
2,517,986
2,724,943
2,516,643
Flint Acquisition Corporation (5%)*
Specialty Chemical Manufacturer
Subordinated Note
(12.5%, Due 09/09)
3,750,000
3,719,770
3,719,770
Preferred Stock (9,875 shares)
308,333
1,074,100
3,750,000
4,028,103
4,793,870
Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp. (4%)*
Restaurant
2nd Lien Note
(13%, Due 12/11)
3,000,000
3,000,000
3,000,000
Membership Units (5,000 units)
500,000
446,600
3,000,000
3,500,000
3,446,600
Gerli & Company (3%)*
Specialty Woven Fabrics
Subordinated Note
(14%, Due 08/11)
3,114,063
3,017,205
3,017,205
Manufacturer
Common Stock Warrants (56,559 shares)
83,414
84,500
3,114,063
3,100,619
3,101,705
Library Systems & Services, LLC (3%)*
Municipal Business Services
Subordinated Note
(12%, Due 03/11)
2,000,000
1,927,075
1,927,075
Common Stock Warrants (112 shares)
58,995
594,300
2,000,000
1,986,070
2,521,375
Syrgis Holdings, Inc. (6%)*
Specialty Chemical Manufacturer
Senior Note
(9%, Due 08/12-02/14)
4,932,500
4,896,481
4,896,481
Common Units (2,114 units)
1,000,000
1,000,000
4,932,500
5,896,481
5,896,481
Twin-Star International, Inc. (6%)*
Consumer Home Furnishings
Subordinated Note
(13%, Due 04/14)
4,500,000
4,429,439
4,429,439
Manufacturer
Senior Note
(8%, Due 04/13)
1,492,500
1,492,500
1,492,500
5,992,500
5,921,939
5,921,939
Subtotal NonControl / NonAffiliate Investments
64,284,841
66,129,119
68,388,014
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Principal
Fair
Portfolio Company
Industry
Type of Investment (1) (2)
Amount
Cost
Value (3)
Affiliate Investments:
Axxiom Manufacturing, Inc. (3%)*
Industrial Equipment
Subordinated Note
(14%, Due 01/11)
$
2,081,321
$
2,051,882
$
2,051,882
Manufacturer
Common Stock (34,100 shares)
200,000
543,600
Common Stock Warrant (1,000 shares)
12,200
2,081,321
2,251,882
2,607,682
Brantley Transportation, LLC (Brantley Transportation) and Pine Street Holdings, LLC (Pine Street) (4) (4%)*
Oil and Gas Services
Subordinated Note
Brantley Transportation (14%, Due 12/12)
3,800,000
3,670,336
3,670,336
Common Unit Warrants Brantley Transportation (4,560 common units)
33,600
33,600
Preferred Units Pine Street (200 units)
200,000
200,000
Common Unit Warrants Pine Street (2,220 units)
3,800,000
3,903,936
3,903,936
Dyson Corporation (12%)*
Custom Forging and Fastener
Subordinated Note
(15%, Due 12/13)
10,009,167
9,789,167
9,789,167
Supplies
Class A Units (1,000,000 units)
1,000,000
1,000,000
10,009,167
10,789,167
10,789,167
Equisales, LLC (7%)*
Energy Products and Services
Subordinated Note
(15%, Due 04/12)
6,129,723
6,014,677
6,014,677
Class A Units (500,000 units)
500,000
500,000
6,129,723
6,514,677
6,514,677
Genapure Corporation (Genapure) and Genpref, LLC (Genpref) (5) (1%)*
Lab Testing Services
Genapure Common Stock (4,286 shares)
500,000
675,122
Genpref Preferred Stock (455 shares)
63,602
85,878
563,602
761,000
Subtotal Affiliate Investments
22,020,211
24,023,264
24,576,462
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Principal
Fair
Portfolio Company
Industry
Type of Investment (1) (2)
Amount
Cost
Value (3)
Control Investments:
ARC Industries, LLC (3%)*
Remediation Services
Subordinated Note
(19%, Due 11/10)
$
2,403,521
$
2,373,358
$
2,373,358
Membership Units (3,000 units)
175,000
118,700
2,403,521
2,548,358
2,492,058
Fischbein, LLC (14%)*
Packaging and Materials Handling
Subordinated Note
(16.5%, Due 05/13)
8,660,723
8,507,806
8,507,806
Equipment Manufacturer
Membership Units (4,200,000 units)
4,200,000
4,200,000
8,660,723
12,707,806
12,707,806
Porters Group, LLC (5%)*
Metal Fabrication
Membership Units (4,730 units)
471,254
4,871,900
471,254
4,871,900
Subtotal Control Investments
11,064,244
15,727,418
20,071,764
Total Investments, December 31, 2007 (121%)*
$
97,369,296
$
105,879,801
$
113,036,240
*
Value as a percent of net assets
(1)
All debt investments are income producing. Common stock, preferred stock and all warrants are nonincome producing.
(2)
Interest rates on subordinated debt include cash interest rate and, where applicable, paidinkind interest rate.
(3)
All investments are restricted as to resale and were valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors.
(4)
Pine Street Holdings, LLC is the majority owner of Brantley Transportation, LLC and its sole business purpose is its ownership of Brantley Transportation, LLC.
(5)
Genpref is the sole owner of Genapures preferred stock and its sole business purpose is its ownership of Genapures preferred stock.
See accompanying notes.
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TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
Notes to Unaudited Financial Statements
1. ORGANIZATION, BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND BUSINESS
Organization
Triangle Capital Corporation (the Company), was formed on October 10, 2006 for the purposes of acquiring 100% of the equity interest in Triangle Mezzanine Fund LLLP (the Fund) and its general partner, Triangle Mezzanine LLC (TML), raising capital in an initial public offering, which was completed in February 2007 (the Offering) and thereafter operating as an internally managed Business Development Company (BDC) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act).
The Fund is a specialty finance limited liability limited partnership formed to make investments primarily in middle market companies located throughout the United States. The Funds term is ten years from the date of formation (August 14, 2002) unless terminated earlier or extended in accordance with provisions of the limited partnership agreement. On September 11, 2003, the Fund was licensed to operate as a Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) under the authority of the United States Small Business Administration (SBA). As an SBIC, the Fund is subject to a variety of regulations concerning, among other things, the size and nature of the companies in which it may invest and the structure of those investments.
On February 21, 2007, concurrent with the closing of the Offering, the following formation transactions were consummated (the Formation Transactions):
The Company acquired 100% of the limited partnership interests in the Fund in exchange for approximately 1.9 million shares of the Companys common stock. The Fund became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, retained its license under the authority of the SBA to operate as an SBIC and continues to hold its existing investments and make new investments with the proceeds of the Offering; and
The Company acquired 100% of the equity interests in TML, and the management agreement between the Fund and Triangle Capital Partners, LLC was terminated.
The Offering consisted of the sale of 4,770,000 shares of Common Stock at a price of $15 per share, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $64.7 million, after deducting offering costs totaling approximately $6.8 million. Upon completion of the Offering, the Company had 6,686,760 common shares outstanding.
As a result of completion of the Offering and formation transactions, the Fund became a 100% wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The general partner of the Fund is the New General Partner (which is wholly owned by the Company), and the limited partners of the Fund are the Company (99.9%) and the New General Partner (0.1%).
The Company currently operates as a closedend, nondiversified investment company and has elected to be treated as a BDC under the 1940 Act. The Company is internally managed by its executive officers (previously employed by the Funds external manager) under the supervision of its board of directors. For all periods subsequent to the consummation of the Offering and the Formation Transactions, the Company does not pay management or advisory fees, but instead incurs the operating costs associated with employing executive management and investment and portfolio management professionals.
Basis of Presentation
The financial statements of the Company include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, including the Fund. The Fund does not consolidate portfolio company investments.
The Formation Transactions discussed above involved an exchange of shares of the Companys common stock between companies under common control. In accordance with the guidance on exchanges of shares between entities under common control contained in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141,
Business Combinations
(SFAS 141), the Companys results of operations and cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2007 are presented as if the Formation Transactions had occurred as of January 1, 2007. The effects of all intercompany transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries have been eliminated in consolidation/combination. All financial data and information included in these financial statements have been presented on the basis described above.
The accompanying unaudited financial statements are presented in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) for interim financial information and pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, certain disclosures accompanying annual consolidated financial statements prepared in
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accordance with U.S. GAAP are omitted. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting solely of normal recurring accruals considered necessary for the fair presentation of financial statements for the interim period, have been included. The current periods results of operations are not necessarily indicative of results that ultimately may be achieved for the year. Therefore, the unaudited financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto for the period ended December 31, 2007. Financial statements prepared on a U.S. GAAP basis require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts and disclosures reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Such estimates and assumptions could change in the future as more information becomes known, which could impact the amounts reported and disclosed herein.
Allocations and Distributions of the Fund
During the six months ended June 30, 2007, the Fund distributed $751,613 in cash to the former General and Limited Partners of the Fund. After consummation of the Formation Transactions, distributions of the Fund are allocated 100% to the Company.
Management Fee
Prior to the consummation of the Formation Transactions, the Fund was managed by Triangle Capital Partners, LLC, a related party that is majority-owned by the Companys Chief Executive Officer and two of the Companys employees. Triangle Capital Partners, LLC was entitled to a quarterly management fee, which was payable at an annual rate of 2.5% of total aggregate subscriptions of all institutional partners and capital available from the SBA. Payments of the management fee were made quarterly in advance. Certain direct expenses such as legal, audit, tax and limited partner expense were the responsibility of the Fund. The management fees for the six months ended June 30, 2007 were $232,423. In conjunction with the completion of the Offering in February 2007, the management agreement was terminated.
New Accounting Standards
On January 1, 2008, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157,
Fair Value Measurements
(SFAS 157), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The changes to previous practice resulting from the application of SFAS 157 relate to the definition of fair value, the methods used to measure fair value, and the expanded disclosures about fair value measurements. The definition of fair value retains the exchange price notion used in earlier definitions of fair value. SFAS 157 clarifies that the exchange price is the price in an orderly transaction between market participants to sell the asset or transfer the liability in the market in which the reporting entity would transact for the asset or liability, that is, the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability. The transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability is a hypothetical transaction at the measurement date, considered from the perspective of a market participant that holds the asset or owes the liability. SFAS 157 provides a consistent definition of fair value which focuses on exit price and prioritizes, within a measurement of fair value, the use of market-based inputs over entity-specific inputs. In addition, SFAS 157 provides a framework for measuring fair value, and establishes a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. The Companys adoption of SFAS 157 resulted in additional unrealized depreciation of approximately $0.2 million. See Note 2 for a further discussion of the impact of the adoption of SFAS 157 on the Companys financial statements and for expanded disclosures about the Companys fair value measurements.
In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159,
The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial LiabilitiesIncluding an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115
(SFAS 159), which permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The objective of SFAS 159 is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. This Statement is expected to expand the use of fair value measurement, which is consistent with the Boards long-term measurement objectives for accounting for financial instruments. Under SFAS 159, unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected are reported in earnings (or another performance indicator if the business entity does not report earnings) at each subsequent reporting date. The Company did not adopt SFAS 159.
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2. INVESTMENTS
As described above, effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted SFAS 157 for its financial assets. The company has changed its balance sheet presentation for all periods to reclassify deferred loan origination revenue to the associated debt investments. Prior to the adoption of SFAS 157, the Company reported deferred loan origination revenue as a single line item on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. This change in presentation had no impact on the aggregate net cost or fair value of the Companys investment portfolio and had no impact on the Companys financial position or results of operations.
Summaries of the composition of the Companys investment portfolio at cost and fair value as a percentage of total investments are shown in the following tables:
Percentage of
Percentage of
Cost
Total Portfolio
Fair Value
Total Portfolio
June 30, 2008:
Subordinated debt and 2
nd
lien notes
$
130,998,424
82
%
$
128,853,826
78
%
Senior debt
16,003,236
10
16,003,236
10
Equity shares
10,853,018
7
18,300,700
11
Equity warrants
1,244,272
1
2,551,200
1
Royalty rights
274,600
$
159,098,950
100
%
$
165,983,562
100
%
December 31, 2007:
Subordinated debt and 2
nd
lien notes
$
80,902,982
76
%
$
80,902,982
72
%
Senior debt
14,728,958
14
14,728,958
13
Equity shares
9,699,689
9
15,335,900
13
Equity warrants
548,172
1
1,870,500
2
Royalty rights
197,900
$
105,879,801
100
%
$
113,036,240
100
%
During the three months ended June 30, 2008, the Company made five new investments totaling $41.9 million, two additional debt investments in existing portfolio companies of $1.3 million and one additional equity investment in an existing portfolio company of approximately $21,000. During the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Company made eight new investments totaling $56.4 million, one additional debt investment in an existing portfolio company of $0.9 million and two additional equity investments in existing portfolio companies of approximately $0.1 million.
During the three months ended June 30, 2007, the Company made four new investments totaling $29.3 million. During the six months ended June 30, 2007, the Company made four new investments totaling $29.3 million and one equity investment in an existing portfolio company of approximately $0.1 million.
Valuation of Investments
The Company has established and documented processes and methodologies for determining the fair values of portfolio company investments on a recurring basis in accordance with SFAS 157. Under SFAS 157, a financial instruments categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The three levels of valuation hierarchy established by SFAS 157 are defined as follows:
Level 1
inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2
inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
Level 3
inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.
The Company invests primarily in debt and equity of privately held companies for which quoted prices falling within the categories of Level 1 and Level 2 inputs are not available. Therefore, the Company values all of its investments at fair value, as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors (Level 3 inputs, as further described below). Due to the inherent uncertainty in the valuation process, the Board of Directors estimate of fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the securities existed, and the differences could be material. In addition, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the gains or losses ultimately realized on these investments to be different than the valuations currently assigned.
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Debt and equity securities that are not publicly traded and for which a limited market does not exist are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors. There is no single standard for determining fair value in good faith, as fair value depends upon circumstances of each individual case. In general, fair value is the amount that the Company might reasonably expect to receive upon the current sale of the security.
Management evaluates the investments in portfolio companies using the most recent portfolio company financial statements and forecasts. Management also consults with the portfolio companys senior management to obtain further updates on the portfolio companys performance, including information such as industry trends, new product development and other operational issues.
In making the good faith determination of the value of debt securities, the Company starts with the cost basis of the security, which includes the amortized original issue discount, and paymentinkind (PIK) interest, if any. The Company also uses a risk rating system to estimate the probability of default on the debt securities and the probability of loss if there is a default. The risk rating system covers both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the business and the securities held. In valuing debt securities, management utilizes an income approach model that considers factors including, but not limited to, (i) the portfolio investments current risk rating (discussed below), (ii) the portfolio companys current trailing twelve months (TTM) results of operations as compared to the portfolio companys TTM results of operations as of the date the investment was made, (iii) the portfolio companys current leverage as compared to its leverage as of the date the investment was made, and (iv) current pricing and credit metrics for similar proposed and executed investment transactions. In valuing equity securities of private companies, the Company considers valuation methodologies consistent with industry practice, including (i) valuation using a valuation model based on original transaction multiples and the portfolio companys recent financial performance, (ii) valuation of the securities based on recent sales in comparable transactions, and (iii) a review of similar companies that are publicly traded and the market multiple of their equity securities.
The following table presents the Companys financial instruments carried at fair value as of June 30, 2008, on the consolidated balance sheet by SFAS 157 valuation hierarchy, as previously described:
Fair Value at June 30, 2008
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Portfolio company investments
$
$
$
165,983,562
$
165,983,562
$
$
$
165,983,562
$
165,983,562
The following table reconciles the beginning and ending balances of our portfolio company investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the six months ended June 30, 2008:
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2008
Fair value of portfolio, January 1, 2008
$
113,036,240
New investments
57,312,359
Proceeds from sale of investment
(175,000
)
Loan origination fees received
(1,091,996
)
Principal repayments and payment in kind interest payments received
(4,498,623
)
Payment in kind interest earned
1,442,626
Accretion of loan discounts
49,631
Accretion of deferred loan origination revenue
180,152
Unrealized losses on investments
(271,827
)
Fair value of portfolio, June 30, 2008
$
165,983,562
All realized and unrealized gains and losses are included in earnings (changes in net assets) and are reported on separate line items within the Companys statements of operations. Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments of $924,416 and $(328,127), respectively, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 are related to portfolio company investments that are still held by the Company as of June 30, 2008.
Duff & Phelps, LLC (Duff & Phelps), an independent valuation firm, provides third party valuation consulting services to the Company which consist of certain limited procedures that the Company identified and requested Duff & Phelps to perform (hereinafter referred to as the procedures). We generally request Duff & Phelps to perform the procedures on each portfolio company at least once in every calendar year and for new portfolio companies, at least once in the twelve-month period subsequent to
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the initial investment. In certain instances, we may determine that it is not cost-effective, and as a result is not in our shareholders best interest, to request Duff & Phelps to perform the procedures on one or more portfolio companies. Such instances include, but are not limited to, situations where the fair value of our investment in the portfolio company is determined to be insignificant relative to our total investment portfolio.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2008, the Company asked Duff & Phelps to perform the procedures on investments in six portfolio companies comprising approximately 35% of the total investments at fair value (exclusive of the fair value of new investments made during the quarter) as of March 31, 2008. For the quarter ended June 30, 2008, the Company asked Duff & Phelps to perform the procedures on investments in five portfolio companies comprising approximately 18% of the total investments at fair value (exclusive of the fair value of new investments made during the quarter) as of June 30, 2008. Upon completion of the procedures, Duff & Phelps concluded that the fair value, as determined by the Board of Directors, of those investments subjected to the procedures did not appear to be unreasonable. The Board of Directors of Triangle Capital Corporation is ultimately and solely responsible for determining the fair value of the Companys investments in good faith.
Warrants
When originating a debt security, the Company will sometimes receive warrants or other equityrelated securities from the borrower. The Company determines the cost basis of the warrants or other equityrelated securities received based upon their respective fair values on the date of receipt in proportion to the total fair value of the debt and warrants or other equityrelated securities received. Any resulting difference between the face amount of the debt and its recorded fair value resulting from the assignment of value to the warrant or other equity instruments is treated as original issue discount and accreted into interest income over the life of the loan.
Realized Gain or Loss and Unrealized Appreciation or Depreciation of Portfolio Investments
Realized gains or losses are recorded upon the sale or liquidation of investments and calculated as the difference between the net proceeds from the sale or liquidation, if any, and the cost basis of the investment using the specific identification method. Unrealized appreciation or depreciation reflects the difference between the valuation of the investments and the cost basis of the investments.
Investment Classification
In accordance with the provisions of the 1940 Act, the Company classifies investments by level of control. As defined in the 1940 Act, Control Investments are investments in those companies that the Company is deemed to Control. Affiliate Investments are investments in those companies that are Affiliated Companies of the Company, as defined in the 1940 Act, other than Control Investments. NonControl/NonAffiliate Investments are those that are neither Control Investments nor Affiliate Investments. Generally, under the 1940 Act, the Company is deemed to control a company in which it has invested if the Company owns more than 25.0% of the voting securities of such company or has greater than 50.0% representation on its board. The Company is deemed to be an affiliate of a company in which the Company has invested if it owns between 5.0% and 25.0% of the voting securities of such company.
Investment Income
Interest income, adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of original issue discount, is recorded on the accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are expected to be collected. The Company will stop accruing interest on investments and write off any previously accrued and uncollected interest when it is determined that interest is no longer collectible. Dividend income is recorded on the exdividend date.
Fee Income
Loan origination, facility, commitment, consent and other advance fees received in connection with loan agreements are recorded as deferred income and recognized as income over the term of the loan. Loan prepayment penalties and loan amendment fees are recorded into income when received. Any previously deferred fees are immediately recorded into income upon prepayment of the related loan.
Payment in Kind Interest
The Company holds loans in its portfolio that contain a paymentinkind (PIK) interest provision. The PIK interest, computed at the contractual rate specified in each loan agreement, is added to the principal balance of the loan and is recorded as interest income. Thus, the actual collection of this interest generally occurs at the time of loan principal repayment. The Company will generally cease accruing PIK interest if there is insufficient value to support the accrual or if the investee is not expected to be able to pay all principal and interest due.
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Concentration of Credit Risk
The Companys investees are generally lower middlemarket companies in a variety of industries. At June 30, 2008, the Company had no investments that were individually greater than or equal to 10% of the total fair value of its investment portfolio. At December 31, 2007, the Company had one investment that was individually greater than or equal to 10% of the total fair value of its investment portfolio. This investment represented approximately 11% of the total fair value of the Companys investment portfolio as of December 31, 2007. Income, consisting of interest, dividends, fees, other investment income, and realization of gains or losses on equity interests, can fluctuate dramatically upon repayment of an investment or sale of an equity interest and in any given year can be highly concentrated among several investees.
The Companys investments carry a number of risks including, but not limited to: 1) investing in lower middle market companies which have a limited operating history and financial resources; 2) investing in senior subordinated debt which ranks equal to or lower than debt held by other investors; 3) holding investments that are not publicly traded and are subject to legal and other restrictions on resale and other risks common to investing in below investment grade debt and equity instruments.
3. INCOME TAXES
For 2007 and 2008, the Company intends to elect to be treated as a Regulated Investment Company (RIC) under Subchapter M of the Code. As a RIC, so long as the Company meets certain minimum distribution, source-of-income and asset diversification requirements, it generally is required to pay income taxes only on the portion of its taxable income and gains it does not distribute (actually or constructively) and certain built-in gains.
In addition, the Company has certain wholly owned taxable subsidiaries (the Taxable Subsidiaries), each of which holds one or more of its portfolio investments that are listed on the Consolidated Schedule of Investments. The Taxable Subsidiaries are consolidated for GAAP purposes, such that the Companys consolidated financial statements reflect the Companys investments in the portfolio companies owned by the Taxable Subsidiaries. The purpose of the Taxable Subsidiaries is to permit the Company to hold certain portfolio companies that are organized as limited liability companies (LLCs) (or other forms of passthrough entities) and still satisfy the RIC tax requirement that at least 90% of the RICs gross revenue for income tax purposes must consist of investment income. Absent the Taxable Subsidiaries, a proportionate amount of any gross income of an LLC (or other passthrough entity) portfolio investment would flow through directly to the RIC. To the extent that such income did not consist of investment income, it could jeopardize the Companys ability to qualify as a RIC and therefore cause the Company to incur significant amounts of federal income taxes. Where the LLCs (or other pass-through entities) are owned by the Taxable Subsidiaries, however, their income is taxed to the Taxable Subsidiaries and does not flow through to the RIC, thereby helping the Company preserve its RIC status and resultant tax advantages. The Taxable Subsidiaries are not consolidated for income tax purposes and may generate income tax expense as a result of their ownership of the portfolio companies. This income tax expense is reflected in the Companys Statements of Operations.
For federal income tax purposes, the cost of investments owned at June 30, 2008 was approximately $161.6 million.
4. LONGTERM DEBT
The Company has the following debentures outstanding guaranteed by the SBA:
Prioritized
June 30,
December 31,
Issuance/Pooling Date
Maturity Date
Return Rate
2008
2007
September 22, 2004
September 1, 2014
5.539
%
$
8,700,000
$
8,700,000
March 23, 2005
March 1, 2015
5.893
%
13,600,000
13,600,000
September 28, 2005
September 1, 2015
5.796
%
9,500,000
9,500,000
February 1, 2007
March 1, 2017
6.231
%
4,000,000
4,000,000
March 26, 2008
March 1, 2018
6.191
%
6,410,000
1,210,000
March 27, 2008
September 1, 2018
3.788
%(1)
4,840,000
April 11, 2008
September 1, 2018
3.728
%(1)
9,400,000
April 28, 2008
September 1, 2018
4.007
%(1)
15,160,000
May 29, 2008
September 1, 2018
3.768
%(1)
5,000,000
May 29, 2008
September 1, 2018
3.768
%(1)
5,000,000
June 11, 2008
September 1, 2018
3.854
%(1)
5,000,000
June 24, 2008
September 1, 2018
3.826
%(1)
2,500,000
$
89,110,000
$
37,010,000
(1)
Prioritized Return Rates for debentures issued subsequent to March 26, 2008 are interim rates set by the SBA. These debentures will be pooled in September 2008 and at that time, a permanent Prioritized Return Rate for these debentures will be established by the SBA.
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Interest payments are payable semiannually. There are no principal payments required on these issues prior to maturity. Debentures issued prior to September 2006 were subject to prepayment penalties during their first five years. Those pre-payment penalties no longer apply to debentures issued after September 1, 2006.
Under the Small Business Investment Act and current SBA policy applicable to SBICs, an SBIC (or group of SBICs under common control) can have outstanding at any time SBA guaranteed debentures up to twice the amount of its regulatory capital. As of June 30, 2008, the maximum statutory limit on the dollar amount of outstanding SBA guaranteed debentures issued by a single SBIC is $130.6 million (which amount is subject to increase on an annual basis based on cost of living increases). With $65.3 million of regulatory capital as of June 30, 2008, the Fund has the current capacity to issue up to a total of $130.6 million of SBA guaranteed debentures, subject to the payment of a 1% commitment fee to the SBA on the amount of the commitment. As of June 30, 2008, the Fund had paid commitment fees for and had a commitment from the SBA to issue a total of $96.9 million of SBA guaranteed debentures, of which $89.1 million are outstanding as of June 30, 2008. On July 9, 2008, the Fund received an additional commitment from the SBA of $33.75 million, bringing the total commitment from the SBA up to the statutory limit of $130.6 million. Upon receipt of this commitment, the Fund incurred a 1.0% non-refundable commitment fee of $337,500. In addition to the onetime 1.0% fee on the total commitment from the SBA, the Company also pays a onetime 2.425% fee on the amount of each debenture issued. These fees are capitalized as deferred financing costs and are amortized over the term of the debt agreements using the effective interest method. The weighted average interest rates for all SBA guaranteed debentures as of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 were 4.812% and 5.826%, respectively. The calculation of these weighted average interest rates includes the interim rates charged on SBA guaranteed debentures which have not yet been pooled.
5. EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION
The Companys Board of Directors and shareholders have approved the Triangle Capital Corporation Amended and Restated 2007 Equity Incentive Plan (the Plan), under which there are 900,000 shares of the Companys Common Stock authorized for issuance. The terms of equity-based awards granted under the Plan generally will vest ratably over one- to four-year periods.
The Company accounts for its equity-based compensation plan using the fair value method, as prescribed by Statement of Accounting Standards No. 123R, Share-Based Payment. Accordingly, for restricted stock awards, we measure the grant date fair value based upon the market price of our common stock on the date of the grant and amortize this fair value to compensation expense over the requisite service period or vesting term.
On May 7, 2008, the Companys Board of Directors granted 113,500 restricted shares of our common stock to certain employees and independent directors. These restricted shares had a total grant date fair value of approximately $1.3 million, which will be expensed on a straight-line basis over each respective awards vesting period. In the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Company recognized equity-based compensation expense of approximately $0.1 million. This expense is included in general and administrative expenses in the Companys consolidated statements of operations. As of June 30, 2008, the Company has a total of 113,500 restricted shares outstanding.
As of June 30, 2008, there was approximately $1.2 million of total unrecognized compensation cost, related to the Companys non-vested restricted shares. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.5 years.
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6. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The following is a schedule of financial highlights for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007:
Six Months Ended June 30,
2008
2007(1)
Per share data:
Net asset value at beginning of period(1)
$
13.74
$
13.44
Net investment income(2)
0.65
0.37
Net realized loss on investments(2)
(0.22
)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments(2)
(0.09
)
0.34
Total increase from investment operations(2)
0.56
0.49
Cash dividends paid
(0.31
)
(0.05
)
Stock-based compensation
0.01
Distribution to partners(2)
(0.03
)
Income tax provision(2)
(0.03
)
Other (3)
(0.24
)
(0.10
)
Net asset value at end of period
$
13.73
$
13.75
Market value at end of period(4)
$
11.39
$
14.17
Shares outstanding at end of period
6,917,363
6,732,862
Net assets at end of period
$
95,006,293
$
92,602,671
Average net assets(1)
$
94,468,102
$
90,820,387
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets (annualized)
9
%
6.5
%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (annualized)
9
%
5.4
%
Portfolio turnover ratio
4
%
2.7
%
Total Return(5)
(6
%)
(4.5
%)
(1)
Net asset value as of January 1, 2007 and average net assets for the six months ended June 30, 2007 are presented as if the Offering and Formation Transactions had occurred on January 1, 2007. See Note 1 for a further description of the basis of presentation of the Companys financial statements.
(2)
Weighted average basic per share data.
(3)
Represents the impact of the different share amounts used in calculating per share data as a result of calculating certain per share data based upon the weighted average shares outstanding during the period and certain per share data based on the shares outstanding as of a period end or transaction date.
(4)
Represents the closing price of the Companys common stock on the last day of the period.
(5)
The total return for the six months ended June 30, 2008 equals the change in the ending market value of the Companys common stock during the period, plus dividends declared per share during the period, divided by the market value of the Companys common stock on the first day of the period. The total return for the six months ended June 30, 2007 equals the change in the ending market value of the Companys common stock from the Offering price of $15.00 per share plus dividends paid per share during the period, divided by the Offering price. Total return is not annualized.
7. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On July 9, 2008, the Fund received an additional commitment from the SBA of $33.75 million, bringing the total commitment from the SBA up to the statutory limit of $130.6 million. Upon receipt of this commitment, the Fund incurred a 1.0% non-refundable commitment fee of $337,500.
On July 21, 2008, the Companys Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.35 per share payable on September 4, 2008 to all holders of record on August 14, 2008.
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Item 2.
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
The following discussion is designed to provide a better understanding of our unaudited consolidated financial statements, including a brief discussion of our business, key factors that impacted our performance and a summary of our operating results. As discussed further in Note 1 to our unaudited financial statements, on February 21, 2007, concurrent with the closing of our initial public offering (the Offering), we acquired Triangle Mezzanine Fund LLLP (the Fund) and the Funds General Partner, Triangle Mezzanine LLC (TML) in exchange for shares of our common stock. These acquisitions constituted an exchange of shares between entities under common control. In accordance with the guidance on exchanges of shares between entities under common control contained in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141,
Business Combinations
, the financial data and information discussed herein for the six months ended June 30, 2007 are presented as if the acquisition had occurred as of January 1, 2007.
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Unaudited Financial Statements and the notes thereto included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto and Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007. Historical results and percentage relationships among any amounts in the financial statements are not necessarily indicative of trends in operating results for any future periods.
Overview of Our Business
We are a Maryland corporation incorporated on October 10, 2006, for the purposes of acquiring the Fund and TML, raising capital in the Offering and thereafter operating as an internally managed business development company, or BDC under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Fund is licensed as a small business investment company, or SBIC, by the United States Small Business Administration, or SBA, and has also elected to be treated as a BDC. The Fund has invested primarily in debt instruments, equity investments, warrants and other securities of lower middle market privately held companies located in the United States. Upon the consummation of the Offering, we completed the Formation Transactions described in footnote 1 to our unaudited financial statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report, at which time the Fund became our wholly-owned subsidiary, and the former partners of the Fund became our stockholders.
Our business is to provide capital to lower middle market companies in the United States. We define lower middle market companies as those with annual revenues between $10.0 and $100.0 million. We focus on investments in companies with a history of generating revenues and positive cash flows, an established market position and a proven management team with a strong operating discipline. Our target portfolio company has annual revenues between $20.0 and $75.0 million and annual earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA, between $2.0 and $10.0 million.
We invest primarily in senior and subordinated debt securities secured by first and second lien security interests in portfolio company assets, coupled with equity interests. Our investments generally range from $5.0 to $15.0 million per portfolio company. In certain situations, we have partnered with other funds to provide larger financing commitments.
We generate revenues in the form of interest income, primarily from our investments in debt securities, loan origination and other fees and dividend income. Fees generated in connection with our debt investments are recognized over the life of the loan using the effective interest method or, in some cases, recognized as earned. In addition, we generate revenue in the form of capital gains, if any, on warrants or other equity-related securities that we acquire from our portfolio companies. Our debt investments generally have a term of between three and seven years and typically bear interest at fixed rates between 11.0% and 15.0% per annum. Certain of our debt investments have a form of interest, referred to as payment in kind, or PIK, interest, that is not paid currently but that is accrued and added to the loan balance and paid at the end of the term. In our negotiations with potential portfolio companies, we generally seek to minimize PIK interest. Cash interest on our debt investments is generally payable monthly; however some of our debt investments pay cash interest on a quarterly basis. As of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the weighted average yield on all of our outstanding debt investments (including PIK interest) was approximately 14.0% and 13.9%, respectively. The weighted average yield on all of our outstanding investments (including equity and equity-linked investments) was approximately 13.0% and 12.6% as of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively.
The Fund is eligible to sell debentures guaranteed by the SBA to the capital markets at favorable interest rates and invest these funds in portfolio companies. We intend to continue to operate the Fund as an SBIC, subject to SBA approval, and to utilize the proceeds of the sale of SBA-guaranteed debentures, referred to herein as SBA leverage, to make additional investments and thus enhance returns to our stockholders.
Portfolio Composition
The total value of our investment portfolio was $166.0 million as of June 30, 2008, as compared to $113.0 million as of December 31, 2007. As of June 30, 2008, we had investments in 34 portfolio companies with an aggregate cost of $159.1 million. As of December 31, 2007, we had investments in 26 portfolio companies with an aggregate cost of $105.9 million. As of June 30, 2008,
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we had no portfolio investments that represented greater than 10% of the total fair value of our investment portfolio. As of December 31, 2007, we had one portfolio investment that represented greater than 10% of the total fair value of our investment portfolio.
As of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, our investment portfolio consisted of the following investments:
Percentage of
Percentage of
Cost
Total Portfolio
Fair Value
Total Portfolio
June 30, 2008:
Subordinated debt and 2
nd
lien notes(1)
$
130,998,424
82
%
$
128,853,826
78
%
Senior debt(1)
16,003,236
10
16,003,236
10
Equity shares
10,853,018
7
18,300,700
11
Equity warrants
1,244,272
1
2,551,200
1
Royalty rights
274,600
$
159,098,950
100
%
$
165,983,562
100
%
December 31, 2007:
Subordinated debt and 2
nd
lien notes(1)
$
80,902,982
76
%
$
80,902,982
72
%
Senior debt(1)
14,728,958
14
14,728,958
13
Equity shares
9,699,689
9
15,335,900
13
Equity warrants
548,172
1
1,870,500
2
Royalty rights
197,900
$
105,879,801
100
%
$
113,036,240
100
%
(1)
We have changed our balance sheet presentation for all periods to net deferred loan origination revenue against the associated debt investments for all periods subsequent to the adoption of SFAS 157 on January 1, 2008.
Investment Activity
During the six months ended June 30, 2008, we made eight new investments totaling $56.4 million, one additional debt investment in an existing portfolio company of $0.9 million and two additional equity investments in existing portfolio companies of approximately $0.1 million. We also sold one investment in a portfolio company for approximately $0.2 million, resulting in no realized gain or loss as the proceeds from the sale equaled the cost basis of the investment. We had one portfolio company loan repaid at par in the amount of $3.8 million. In addition, we received normal principal repayments and payment in kind (PIK) interest repayments totaling approximately $0.7 million in the six months ended June 30, 2008. Total portfolio investment activity for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was as follows:
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2008(1)
Fair value of portfolio, January 1, 2008
$
113,036,240
New investments
57,312,359
Proceeds from sale of investment
(175,000
)
Loan origination fees received
(1,091,996
)
Principal repayments and payment in kind interest payments received
(4,498,623
)
Payment in kind interest earned
1,442,626
Accretion of loan discounts
49,631
Accretion of deferred loan origination revenue
180,152
Unrealized losses on investments
(271,827
)
Fair value of portfolio, June 30, 2008
$
165,983,562
Weighted average yield on debt investments as of June 30, 2008
14.0
%
Weighted average yield on total investments as of June 30, 2008
13.0
%
(1)
We have changed our balance sheet presentation for all periods to net deferred loan origination revenue against the associated debt investments for all periods subsequent to the adoption of SFAS 157 on January 1, 2008.
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Results of Operations
Comparison of three months ended June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2007
Investment Income
For the three months ended June 30, 2008, total investment income was $5.0 million, a 53% increase from $3.3 million of total investment income for the three months ended June 30, 2007. This increase was primarily attributable to a $1.8 million increase in total loan interest, fee and dividend income and a $0.5 million increase in total paid-in-kind interest income due to net increase in our portfolio investments from June 30, 2007 to June 30, 2008 offset by a $0.6 million decrease in interest income from cash and cash equivalent investments due to (i) a significant decrease in average cash balances in the second quarter of 2008 over the comparable period in 2007 and (ii) a decrease in overall interest rates. Non-recurring fee income was $0.2 million for both the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007.
Expenses
For the three months ended June 30, 2008, expenses increased by 51% to $2.5 million from $1.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007. The increase in expenses was primarily attributable to a $0.4 million increase in general and administrative expenses and a $0.4 million increase in interest expense. As a result of the Offering and the Formation Transactions described in Note 1 to our unaudited financial statements, we are an internally managed investment company and on February 21, 2007, we began incurring general and administrative costs associated with employing our executive officers, key investment personnel and corporate professionals and other general corporate overhead costs. As of June 30, 2008, we had 13 full-time employees, as compared to nine full-time employees as of June 30, 2007. In addition, we experienced an increase in general and administrative costs in 2008 associated with being a publicly-traded company, such as increased insurance, accounting, corporate governance and legal costs. The increase in interest expense is related to higher average balances of SBA-guaranteed debentures outstanding during the three months ended June 30, 2008 than in the comparable period in 2007.
Net Investment Income
As a result of the $1.7 million increase in total investment income and the $0.9 million increase in expenses, net investment income for the three months ended June 30, 2008 was $2.5 million compared to net investment income of $1.6 million during the three months ended June 30, 2007.
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting From Operations
In the three months ended June 30, 2008, we recorded net unrealized appreciation of investments in the amount of $0.4 million, comprised of unrealized gains on nine investments totaling $1.9 million and unrealized losses on eight investments totaling $1.5 million. During the three months ended June 30, 2007, we recorded net unrealized appreciation of investments in the amount of $0.6 million, comprised of unrealized gains on eight investments totaling $1.2 million and unrealized losses on eleven investments totaling $0.6 million.
As a result of these events, our net increase in net assets from operations during the three months ended June 30, 2008 was $2.8 million as compared to $2.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007.
Comparison of six months ended June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2007
Investment Income
For the six months ended June 30, 2008, total investment income was $8.9 million, a 65% increase from $5.4 million of total investment income for the six months ended June 30, 2007. This increase was primarily attributable to a $3.5 million increase in total loan interest, fee and dividend income and a $0.8 million increase in total paid-in-kind interest income due to net increase in our portfolio investments from June 30, 2007 to June 30, 2008 offset by a $0.8 million decrease in interest income from cash and cash equivalent investments due to (i) a significant decrease in average cash balances in the first six months of 2008 over the comparable period in 2007 and (ii) a decrease in overall interest rates. Non-recurring fee income was $0.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to $0.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007.
Expenses
For the six months ended June 30, 2008, expenses increased by 50% to $4.4 million from $3.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The increase in expenses was primarily attributable to a $1.2 million increase in general and administrative expenses and a $0.4 million increase in interest expense. As a result of the Offering and the Formation Transactions described in Note 1 to our
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unaudited financial statements, we are an internally managed investment company and on February 21, 2007, we began incurring general and administrative costs associated with employing our executive officers, key investment personnel and corporate professionals and other general corporate overhead costs. As of June 30, 2008, we had 13 full-time employees, as compared to nine full-time employees as of June 30, 2007. In addition, we experienced an increase in general and administrative costs in 2008 associated with being a publicly-traded company, such as increased insurance, accounting, corporate governance and legal costs. The increase in interest expense is related to higher average balances of SBA-guaranteed debentures outstanding during the six months ended June 30, 2008 than in the comparable period in 2007. These increases in general and administrative costs and interest costs were partially offset by a $0.2 million decrease in management fees. We incurred no management fees in the first six months of 2008 compared to $0.2 million in management fees in the first six months of 2007.
Net Investment Income
As a result of the $3.5 million increase in total investment income and the $1.5 million increase in expenses, net investment income for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $4.5 million compared to net investment income of $2.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2007.
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting From Operations
We recorded no realized gains or losses on investments in the six months ended June 30, 2008. For the six months ended June 30, 2007, net realized loss on investment was $1.5 million, all of which related to one investment.
In the six months ended June 30, 2008, we recorded net unrealized depreciation of investments in the amount of $0.6 million, comprised of unrealized gains on ten investments totaling $2.6 million and unrealized losses on ten investments totaling $3.2 million. During the six months ended June 30, 2007, we recorded net unrealized appreciation of investments in the amount of $2.3 million, comprised primarily of an unrealized gain reclassification adjustment of approximately $1.5 million related to the realized loss noted above. In addition, in the six months ended June 30, 2007, we recorded unrealized gains on eleven other investments totaling $2.0 million and unrealized losses on eight investments totaling $1.1 million.
As a result of these events, our net increase in net assets from operations during the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $3.6 million as compared to $3.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We believe that our current cash and cash equivalents on hand, our available SBA leverage and our anticipated cash flows from operations will be adequate to meet our cash needs for our daily operations for at least the next twelve months.
Cash Flows
For the six months ended June 30, 2008, we experienced a net decrease in cash and cash equivalents in the amount of $3.1 million. During that period, our operating activities used $49.2 million in cash, consisting primarily of new portfolio investments of $57.3 million, and we generated $46.1 million of cash from financing activities, consisting of proceeds from borrowings under SBA guaranteed debentures payable of $52.1 million, partially offset by financing fees paid to the SBA of $1.8 million and cash dividends paid of $4.2 million. At June 30, 2008, we had $18.7 million of cash and cash equivalents on hand.
For the six months ended June 30, 2007, we experienced a net increase in cash and cash equivalents in the amount of $42.6 million. During that period, our operating activities used $25.9 million in cash, and we generated $68.5 million of cash from financing activities, consisting primarily of (i) proceeds from our Offering of $64.7 million, (ii) proceeds from borrowings under SBA guaranteed debentures payable of $4.0 million and (iii) a decrease in deferred offering costs of $1.0 million, partially offset by cash dividends paid of $0.4 million, tax distributions to partners of $0.8 million and financing fees paid to the SBA of $0.1 million. At June 30, 2007, we had $45.1 million of cash and cash equivalents on hand.
Financing Transactions
Due to the Funds status as a licensed SBIC, the Fund has the ability to issue debentures guaranteed by the SBA at favorable interest rates. Under the Small Business Investment Act and the SBA rules applicable to SBICs, an SBIC (or group of SBICs under common control) can have outstanding at any time debentures guaranteed by the SBA in an amount up to twice the amount of its regulatory capital, which generally is the amount raised from private investors. The maximum statutory limit on the dollar amount of outstanding debentures guaranteed by the SBA issued by a single SBIC as of June 30, 2008 is currently $130.6 million (which amount is subject to increase on an annual basis based on cost of living increases). Debentures guaranteed by the SBA have a maturity of ten years, with interest payable semi-annually. The principal amount of the debentures is not required to be paid before maturity but may
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be pre-paid at any time. Debentures issued prior to September 2006 were subject to pre-payment penalties during their first five years. Those pre-payment penalties no longer apply to debentures issued after September 1, 2006.
With $65.3 million of regulatory capital as of June 30, 2008, the Fund has the current capacity to issue up to a total of $130.6 million of SBA guaranteed debentures, subject to the payment of a 1% commitment fee to the SBA on the amount of the commitment. As of June 30, 2008, the Fund had paid commitment fees for and had a commitment from the SBA to issue a total of $96.9 million of SBA guaranteed debentures, of which $89.1 million are outstanding as of June 30, 2008. On July 9, 2008, the Fund received an additional commitment from the SBA of $33.75 million, bringing the total commitment from the SBA up to the statutory limit of $130.6 million. Upon receipt of this commitment, the Fund incurred a 1.0% non-refundable commitment fee of $337,500. In addition to the onetime 1.0% fee on the total commitment from the SBA, the Company also pays a onetime 2.425% fee on the amount of each debenture issued. These fees are capitalized as deferred financing costs and are amortized over the term of the debt agreements using the effective interest method. The weighted average interest rate for all SBA guaranteed debentures as of June 30, 2008 was 4.812%. The calculation of these weighted average interest rates includes the interim rates charged on SBA guaranteed debentures which have not yet been pooled.
Current Market Conditions
The debt and equity capital markets in the United States have been severely impacted by significant write-offs in the financial services sector relating to subprime mortgages and the re-pricing of credit risk in the broadly syndicated bank loan market, among other things. These events, along with the deterioration of the housing market, have led to worsening general economic conditions which have impacted the broader financial and credit markets and have reduced the availability of debt and equity capital for the market as a whole and financial firms in particular. While we have capacity to issue additional SBA guaranteed debentures as discussed above, we may not be able to access additional equity capital, which could result in the slowing of our origination activity during 2009 and beyond.
In the event that the United States economy enters into a protracted recession, it is possible that the results of some of the middle market companies similar to those in which we invest could experience deterioration, which could ultimately lead to difficulty in meeting debt service requirements and an increase in defaults. While we are not seeing signs of an overall, broad deterioration in our portfolio company results at this time, there can be no assurance that the performance of certain of our portfolio companies will not be negatively impacted by economic conditions which could have a negative impact on our future results.
Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates
The preparation of our financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the periods covered by such financial statements. We have identified investment valuation and revenue recognition as our most critical accounting estimates. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to the matters described below. These estimates are based on the information that is currently available to us and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates under different assumptions or conditions. A discussion of our critical accounting policies follows.
Investment Valuation
The most significant estimate inherent in the preparation of our financial statements is the valuation of investments and the related amounts of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments recorded. We have established and documented processes and methodologies for determining the fair values of portfolio company investments on a recurring (quarterly) basis. As discussed below, we have engaged an independent valuation firm to assist us in our valuation process.
On January 1, 2008, we adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157,
Fair Value Measurements
, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.
SFAS 157 clarifies that the exchange price is the price in an orderly transaction between market participants to sell an asset or transfer a liability in the market in which the reporting entity would transact for the asset or liability, that is, the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability. The transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability is a hypothetical transaction at the measurement date, considered from the perspective of a market participant that holds the asset or owes the liability. SFAS 157 provides a consistent definition of fair value which focuses on exit price and prioritizes, within a measurement of fair value, the use of market-based inputs over entity-specific inputs. In addition, SFAS 157 provides a framework for measuring fair value, and establishes a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. The three levels of valuation hierarchy established by SFAS 157 are defined as follows:
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Level 1
inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2
inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
Level 3
inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.
A financial instruments categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. We invest primarily in debt and equity of privately held companies for which quoted prices falling within the categories of Level 1 and Level 2 inputs are not available. Therefore, we value all of our investments at fair value, as determined in good faith by our Board of Directors, using Level 3 inputs, as further described below. Due to the inherent uncertainty in the valuation process, our Board of Directors estimate of fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the securities existed, and the differences could be material. In addition, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the gains or losses ultimately realized on these investments to be different than the valuations currently assigned.
Debt and equity securities that are not publicly traded and for which a limited market does not exist are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by our Board of Directors. There is no single standard for determining fair value in good faith, as fair value depends upon circumstances of each individual case. In general, fair value is the amount that we might reasonably expect to receive upon the current sale of the security.
We evaluate the investments in portfolio companies using the most recent portfolio company financial statements and forecasts. We also consult with the portfolio companys senior management to obtain further updates on the portfolio companys performance, including information such as industry trends, new product development and other operational issues. Additionally, we consider some or all of the following factors:
financial standing of the issuer of the security;
comparison of the business and financial plan of the issuer with actual results;
the size of the security held as it relates to the liquidity of the market for such security;
pending public offering of common stock by the issuer of the security;
pending reorganization activity affecting the issuer, such as merger or debt restructuring;
ability of the issuer to obtain needed financing;
changes in the economy affecting the issuer;
financial statements and reports from portfolio company senior management and ownership;
the type of security, the securitys cost at the date of purchase and any contractual restrictions on the disposition of the security;
discount from market value of unrestricted securities of the same class at the time of purchase;
special reports prepared by analysts;
information as to any transactions or offers with respect to the security and/or sales to third parties of similar securities;
the issuers ability to make payments and the type of collateral;
the current and forecasted earnings of the issuer;
statistical ratios compared to lending standards and to other similar securities; and
other pertinent factors.
In making the good faith determination of the value of debt securities, we start with the cost basis of the security, which includes the amortized original issue discount, and paymentinkind (PIK) interest, if any. We also use a risk rating system to estimate the probability of default on the debt securities and the probability of loss if there is a default. The risk rating system covers both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the business and the securities held. In valuing debt securities, we utilize an income approach model that considers factors including, but not limited to, (i) the portfolio investments current risk rating (discussed below), (ii) the portfolio companys current trailing twelve months (TTM) results of operations as compared to the portfolio companys TTM results of operations as of the date the investment was made, (iii) the portfolio companys current leverage as compared to its leverage as of the date the investment was made, and (iv) current pricing and credit metrics for similar proposed and executed investment transactions. In valuing equity securities of private companies, we consider valuation methodologies consistent with industry practice, including (i) valuation using a valuation model based on original transaction multiples and the portfolio companys recent financial performance, (ii) valuation of the securities based on recent sales in comparable transactions, and (iii) a review of similar companies that are publicly traded and the market multiple of their equity securities.
Unrealized appreciation or depreciation on portfolio investments are recorded as increases or decreases in investments on the
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balance sheets and are separately reflected on the statements of operations in determining net increase or decrease in net assets resulting from operations.
Duff & Phelps, LLC (Duff & Phelps), an independent valuation firm, provides third party valuation consulting services to us, which consist of certain limited procedures that we identified and requested Duff & Phelps to perform (hereinafter referred to as the procedures). We generally request Duff & Phelps to perform the procedures on each portfolio company at least once in every calendar year and for new portfolio companies, at least once in the twelve-month period subsequent to the initial investment. In certain instances, we may determine that it is not cost-effective, and as a result is not in our shareholders best interest, to request Duff & Phelps to perform the procedures on one or more portfolio companies. Such instances include, but are not limited to, situations where the fair value of our investment in the portfolio company is determined to be insignificant relative to our total investment portfolio.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2008, we asked Duff & Phelps to perform the procedures on investments in six portfolio companies comprising approximately 35% of the total investments at fair value (exclusive of the fair value of new investments made during the quarter) as of March 31, 2008. For the quarter ended June 30, 2008, we asked Duff & Phelps to perform the procedures on investments in five portfolio companies comprising approximately 18% of the total investments at fair value (exclusive of the fair value of new investments made during the quarter) as of June 30, 2008. Upon completion of the procedures, Duff & Phelps concluded that the fair value, as determined by the Board of Directors, of those investments subjected to the procedures did not appear to be unreasonable. Our Board of Directors is ultimately and solely responsible for determining the fair value of our investments in good faith.
Revenue Recognition
Interest and Dividend Income
Interest income, adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of original issue discount, is recorded on the accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are expected to be collected. We stop accruing interest on investments and write off any previously accrued and uncollected interest when it is determined that interest is no longer considered collectible. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Fee Income
Loan origination, facility, commitment, consent and other advance fees received by us on loan agreements or other investments are recorded as deferred income and recognized as income over the term of the loan.
Payment-in-Kind Interest (PIK)
We currently hold, and we expect to hold in the future, some loans in our portfolio that contain a PIK interest provision. The PIK interest, computed at the contractual rate specified in each loan agreement, is added to the principal balance of the loan, rather than being paid to us in cash, and recorded as interest income. To maintain our status as a RIC, this non-cash source of income must be paid out to stockholders in the form of dividends, even though we have not yet collected the cash. We will stop accruing PIK interest and write off any accrued and uncollected interest when it is determined that PIK interest is no longer collectible.
New Accounting Standards
On January 1, 2008, we adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157,
Fair Value Measurements
(SFAS 157), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The changes to previous practice resulting from the application of SFAS 157 relate to the definition of fair value, the methods used to measure fair value, and the expanded disclosures about fair value measurements. The definition of fair value retains the exchange price notion used in earlier definitions of fair value. SFAS 157 clarifies that the exchange price is the price in an orderly transaction between market participants to sell the asset or transfer the liability in the market in which the reporting entity would transact for the asset or liability, that is, the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability. The transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability is a hypothetical transaction at the measurement date, considered from the perspective of a market participant that holds the asset or owes the liability. SFAS 157 provides a consistent definition of fair value which focuses on exit price and prioritizes, within a measurement of fair value, the use of market-based inputs over entity-specific inputs. In addition, SFAS 157 provides a framework for measuring fair value, and establishes a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. Our adoption of SFAS 157 resulted in additional unrealized depreciation of approximately $0.2 million. See Note 2 to our unaudited financial statements for a further discussion of the impact of the adoption of SFAS 157 on our financial statements and for expanded disclosures about our fair value measurements.
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In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159,
The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial LiabilitiesIncluding an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115
(SFAS 159), which permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The objective of SFAS 159 is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. This Statement is expected to expand the use of fair value measurement, which is consistent with the Boards long-term measurement objectives for accounting for financial instruments. Under SFAS 159, unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected are reported in earnings (or another performance indicator if the business entity does not report earnings) at each subsequent reporting date. We did not adopt SFAS 159.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We currently have no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Related Party Transactions
Effective concurrently with the closing of the Offering, TML, the general partner of the Fund, merged into a wholly-owned subsidiary of Triangle Capital Corporation. A substantial majority of the ownership interests of TML at that time were owned by our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Investment Officer and two of our Managing Directors. As a result of such merger, these five individuals collectively received shares of our common stock valued at approximately $6.7 million.
Three members of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer, collectively own approximately 67% of Triangle Capital Partners, LLC. As of June 30, 2008, Triangle Capital Partners, LLC does not own any shares of Triangle Capital Corporations common stock. Prior to the closing of the Offering, Triangle Capital Partners, LLC provided management and advisory services to the Fund pursuant to a management services agreement dated as of February 3, 2003. Under the terms of this management services agreement, Triangle Capital Partners, LLC received approximately $0.2 million in management fees from the Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2007. This agreement terminated upon the closing of the Offering.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
This Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements which are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Some of the statements in this Quarterly Report constitute forward-looking statements because they relate to future events or our future performance or financial condition. Forward-looking statements may include, among other things, statements as to our future operating results, our business prospects and the prospects of our portfolio companies, the impact of the investments that we expect to make, the ability of our portfolio companies to achieve their objectives, our expected financings and investments, the adequacy of our cash resources and working capital, and the timing of cash flows, if any, from the operations of our portfolio companies. Words such as expect, anticipate, target, goals, project, intend, plan, believe, seek, estimate, continue, forecast, may, should, potential, variations of such words, and similar expressions indicate a forward-looking statement, although not all forward-looking statements include these words. Readers are cautioned that the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report are only predictions, are not guarantees of future performance, and are subject to risks, events, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Our actual results could differ materially from those implied or expressed in the forward-looking statements for any reason, including the factors discussed in Item 1A entitled Risk Factors in Part I of our 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include changes in the economy, risks associated with possible disruption due to terrorism in our operations or the economy generally, and future changes in laws or regulations and conditions in our operating areas. These statements are based on our current expectations, estimates, forecasts, information and projections about the industry in which we operate and the beliefs and assumptions of our management as of the date of this Quarterly Report. We assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless we are required to do so by law. Although we undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, 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 annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K.
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Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Interest rate risk is defined as the sensitivity of our current and future earnings to interest rate volatility, variability of spread relationships, the difference in re-pricing intervals between our assets and liabilities and the effect that interest rates may have on our cash flows. Changes in the general level of interest rates can affect our net interest income, which is the difference between the interest income earned on interest earning assets and our interest expense incurred in connection with our interest bearing debt and liabilities. Changes in interest rates can also affect, among other things, our ability to acquire and originate loans and securities and the value of our investment portfolio.
Our investment income is affected by fluctuations in various interest rates, including LIBOR and prime rates. As of June 30, 2008, approximately 86.2% of our investment portfolio bore interest at fixed rates. All of our pooled SBA leverage is currently at fixed rates.
Because we currently borrow, and plan to borrow in the future, money to make investments, our net investment income is dependent upon the difference between the rate at which we borrow funds and the rate at which we invest the funds borrowed. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that a significant change in market interest rates will not have a material adverse effect on our net investment income. In periods of rising interest rates, our cost of funds would increase, which could reduce our net investment income if there is not a corresponding increase in interest income generated by floating rate assets in our investment portfolio.
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SECs rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on the evaluation of these disclosure controls and procedures, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective. It should be noted that any system of controls, however well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the system are met. In addition, the design of any control system is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events. Because of these and other inherent limitations of control systems, there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions, regardless of how remote.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the second quarter of 2008 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings.
Neither Triangle Capital Corporation nor any of its subsidiaries is a party to any pending legal proceedings.
Item 1A.
Risk Factors.
Except for the risk factors set forth below, there have been no material changes from the risk factors as previously disclosed in Item 1A of Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.
Regulations governing our operation as a business development company may affect our ability to raise additional capital through the issuance of our common stock.
Due to restrictions under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act), we are not generally able to issue and sell our common stock at a price below net asset value per share. We may, however, sell our common stock, warrants, options or rights to acquire our common stock, at a price below the current net asset value of the common stock if our board of directors determines that such sale is in the best interests of our stockholders, and our stockholders approve such sale. At our annual stockholders meeting on May 7, 2008, our stockholders voted to allow us to issue common stock at a price below net asset value per share for a period of one year. In any such case, however, the price at which our common stock is to be issued and sold may not be less than a price which, in the determination of our board of directors, closely approximates the market value of such securities (less any distributing commission or discount).
If we do not invest a sufficient portion of our assets in qualifying assets, we could fail to qualify as a business development company or be precluded from investing according to our current business strategy.
As a business development company (BDC), we may not acquire any assets other than qualifying assets unless, at the time of and after giving effect to such acquisition, at least 70.0% of our total assets are qualifying assets.
We believe that substantially all of our investments are currently or will in the future constitute qualifying assets. However, we may be precluded from investing in what we believe are attractive investments if such investments are not qualifying assets for purposes of the 1940 Act. If we do not invest a sufficient portion of our assets in qualifying assets, we could lose our status as a BDC, which would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Similarly, these rules could prevent us from making follow-on investments in existing portfolio companies (which could result in the dilution of our position).
We are a non-diversified investment company within the meaning of the 1940 Act, and therefore we are not limited with respect to the proportion of our assets that may be invested in securities of a single issuer.
We are classified as a non-diversified investment company within the meaning of the 1940 Act, which means that we are not limited by the 1940 Act with respect to the proportion of our assets that we may invest in securities of a single issuer. To the extent that we assume large positions in the securities of a small number of issuers, our net asset value may fluctuate to a greater extent than that of a diversified investment company as a result of changes in the financial condition or the markets assessment of the issuer. We may also be more susceptible to any single economic or regulatory occurrence than a diversified investment company. Beyond our regulated investment company asset diversification requirements, we do not have fixed guidelines for diversification, and our investments could be concentrated in relatively few portfolio companies.
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Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
Not applicable.
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
Not applicable.
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
At the Companys 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 7, 2008, our stockholders voted on the following four matters:
1.
The re-election of eight directors to hold office until the Companys 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The votes cast with respect to each director were as follows:
Director
Shares Voted For
Authority Withheld
Garland S. Tucker, III
6,284,532.89
207,383.21
Brent P.W. Burgess
6,286,144.89
205,771.21
Steven C. Lilly
6,285,489.89
206,426.21
W. McComb Dunwoody
6,222,024.89
269,891.21
Thomas M. Garrott, III
6,282,449.89
209,466.21
Benjamin S. Goldstein
6,280,584.89
211,331.21
Simon B. Rich, Jr.
6,286,334.89
205,581.21
Sherwood H. Smith, Jr.
6,279,359.89
212,556.21
2.
A proposal to approve the Companys Amended and Restated 2007 Equity Incentive Plan was approved by a vote of 4,427,314.59 shares for, 536,611.92 shares against, 126,438.59 shares abstained and 1,401,551.00 broker non-votes.
3.
A proposal to authorize the Company, pursuant to approval of its Board of Directors, to sell shares of its common stock for a period of one year at a price below the Companys then current net asset value per share, was approved by a vote of 3,990,179.91 shares for, 1,032,651.18 shares against, 67,534.00 shares abstained and 1,401,551.00 broker non-votes. This proposal was also approved by our non-affiliated stockholders by a vote of 3,185,846.86 shares for, 1,032,651.18 shares against, 67,534.00 shares abstained and 1,401,551.00 broker non-votes.
4.
A proposal for the ratification of the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the Companys independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2008 was approved by a vote of 6,368,765.89 shares for, 85,336.21 shares against and 37,814.00 shares abstained.
Item 5.
Other Information.
Not applicable.
Item 6.
Exhibits.
Number
Exhibit
2.1
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of November 2, 2006, by and among Triangle Capital Corporation, New Triangle GP, LLC, and Triangle Mezzanine LLC (Filed as Exhibit (k)(7) to the Registrants Registration Statement on Form N-2/N-5 (File No. 333-138418) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 3, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
2.2
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of November 2, 2006, by and among Triangle Capital Corporation, TCC Merger Sub, LLC and Triangle Mezzanine Fund LLLP (Filed as Exhibit (k)(8) to the Registrants Registration Statement on Form N-2/N-5 (File No. 333-138418) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 3, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
3.1
Articles of Amendment and Restatement of the Registrant (Filed as Exhibit (a)(3) to the Registrants Registration Statement on Form N-2/N-5 (File No. 333-138418) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 29, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
3.2
Certificate of Limited Partnership of Triangle Mezzanine Fund LLLP (Filed as Exhibit (a)(4) to the Registrants Registration Statement on Form N-2/N-5 (File No. 333-138418) filed with the Securities
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Number
Exhibit
and Exchange Commission on February 13, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference).
3.3
Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Triangle Mezzanine Fund LLLP (Filed as Exhibit 3.4 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 11, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference).
3.4
Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant (Filed as Exhibit (b) to the Registrants Registration Statement on Form N-2/N-5 (File No. 333-138418) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 29, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.1
Form of Common Stock Certificate (Filed as Exhibit (d) to the Registrants post -effective amendment to the Registration Statement on Form N-2/N-5 (File No. 333-138418) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 15, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.2
Triangle Capital Corporation Dividend Reinvestment Plan (Filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 12, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference).
14.1
Code of Conduct
31.1
Chief Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2
Chief Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1
Chief Executive Officer Certification pursuant to Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2
Chief Financial Officer Certification pursuant to Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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SIGNATURES
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, thereunto duly authorized.
TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
Date: August 5, 2008
/s/ Garland S. Tucker, III
Garland S. Tucker, III
President, Chief Executive Officer and
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Date: August 5, 2008
/s/ Steven C. Lilly
Steven C. Lilly
Chief Financial Officer and Director
Date: August 5, 2008
/s/ C. Robert Knox, Jr.
C. Robert Knox, Jr.
Principal Accounting Officer
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Number
Exhibit
2.1
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of November 2, 2006, by and among Triangle Capital Corporation, New Triangle GP, LLC, and Triangle Mezzanine LLC (Filed as Exhibit (k)(7) to the Registrants Registration Statement on Form N-2/N-5 (File No. 333-138418) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 3, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
2.2
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of November 2, 2006, by and among Triangle Capital Corporation, TCC Merger Sub, LLC and Triangle Mezzanine Fund LLLP (Filed as Exhibit (k)(8) to the Registrants Registration Statement on Form N-2/N-5 (File No. 333-138418) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 3, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
3.1
Articles of Amendment and Restatement of the Registrant (Filed as Exhibit (a)(3) to the Registrants Registration Statement on Form N-2/N-5 (File No. 333-138418) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 29, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
3.2
Certificate of Limited Partnership of Triangle Mezzanine Fund LLLP (Filed as Exhibit (a)(4) to the Registrants Registration Statement on Form N-2/N-5 (File No. 333-138418) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 13, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference).
3.3
Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Triangle Mezzanine Fund LLLP (Filed as Exhibit 3.4 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 11, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference).
3.4
Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant (Filed as Exhibit (b) to the Registrants Registration Statement on Form N-2/N-5 (File No. 333-138418) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 29, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.1
Form of Common Stock Certificate (Filed as Exhibit (d) to the Registrants post -effective amendment to the Registration Statement on Form N-2/N-5 (File No. 333-138418) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 15, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.2
Triangle Capital Corporation Dividend Reinvestment Plan (Filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 12, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference).
14.1
Code of Conduct
31.1
Chief Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2
Chief Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1
Chief Executive Officer Certification pursuant to Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2
Chief Financial Officer Certification pursuant to Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.