PHILADELPHIA, March 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- FS Investment Corporation (NYSE: FSIC), a publicly traded business development company focused on providing customized credit solutions to private middle market U.S. companies, announced its operating results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2017, and that its board of directors has declared its first quarter 2018 regular distribution.

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Financial Highlights for the Quarter Ended December 31, 20171

  • Net investment income of $0.22 per share, compared to $0.21 per share for the quarter ended December 31, 2016
  • Adjusted net investment income of $0.24 per share, compared to $0.23 per share for the quarter ended December 31, 20162
  • Total net realized loss of $0.04 per share and total net change in unrealized depreciation of $0.12 per share, compared to a total net realized loss of $0.18 per share and a total net change in unrealized appreciation of $0.18 per share for the quarter ended December 31, 2016
  • Paid cash distributions to stockholders totaling $0.19 per share3
  • Total purchases of $262.6 million versus $234.6 million of sales and repayments
  • Net asset value of $9.30 per share, compared to $9.43 per share as of September 30, 2017

Financial Highlights for the Year Ended December 31, 20171

  • Net investment income of $0.83 per share, compared to $0.85 per share for the year ended December 31, 2016
  • Adjusted net investment income of $0.85 per share, compared to $0.87 per share for the year ended December 31, 20162
  • Total net realized loss of $0.58 per share and total net change in unrealized appreciation of $0.49 per share, compared to a total net realized loss of $0.26 per share and a total net change in unrealized appreciation of $0.62 per share for the year ended December 31, 2016
  • Paid cash distributions to stockholders totaling $0.85825 per share
  • Total purchases of $1.3 billion versus $1.1 billion of sales and repayments

"Since announcing the strategic partnership with KKR in December, the transition of advisory services is advancing as expected and we continue to provide our portfolio companies and their sponsors with timely, flexible capital, as evidenced by several financings we have recently executed," said Michael Forman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of FSIC.  "We are confident that our new partnership will allow us to grow stockholder value and our share repurchase program demonstrates our commitment to FSIC investors."

Declaration of Regular Distribution for First Quarter 2018

FSIC's board of directors has declared a regular cash distribution for the first quarter of $0.19 per share, which will be paid on or about April 3, 2018 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 21, 2018.

Share Repurchase Program

In February 2018, FSIC's board of directors authorized a stock repurchase program. Under the program, FSIC may repurchase up to $50 million in the aggregate of its outstanding common stock in the open market at prices below the current net asset value per share. The timing, manner, price and amount of any share repurchases will be determined by FSIC, in its discretion, based upon the evaluation of economic and market conditions, FSIC's stock price, applicable legal and regulatory requirements and other factors. The program will be in effect through February 21, 2019, unless extended or until the aggregate repurchase amount that has been approved by FSIC's board of directors has been expended. The program does not require FSIC to repurchase any specific number of shares and FSIC cannot assure stockholders that any shares will be repurchased under the program. The program may be suspended, extended, modified or discontinued at any time.

Summary Consolidated Results



Three Months Ended

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(all per share amounts are basic and diluted)1

December 31, 2017

September 30, 2017

December 31, 2016

Total investment income

$110,861

$103,691

$108,978

Net investment income

54,061

50,648

51,542

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

14,754

85,398

51,862





Net investment income per share

$0.22

$0.21

$0.21

Adjusted net investment income per share2

$0.24

$0.21

$0.23

Total net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share

$(0.16)

$0.14

$0.00

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

(Earnings per Share)

$0.06

$0.35

$0.21

Stockholder distributions per share3

$0.19000

$0.22275

$0.22275

Net asset value per share at period end

$9.30

$9.43

$9.41

Weighted average shares outstanding

245,725,416

245,678,745

244,016,474

Shares outstanding, end of period

245,725,416

245,725,416

244,063,357







 

(dollar amounts in thousands)


As of
December 31, 2017

As of
December 31, 2016

Total fair value of investments


$3,926,234

$3,726,816

Total assets


4,104,275

4,110,071

Total stockholders' equity


2,284,723

2,297,377

 

Portfolio Highlights as of December 31, 2017

  • Total fair value of investments was $3.9 billion.
  • Core investment strategies4 represented 99% of the portfolio by fair value as of December 31, 2017, including 92% from direct originations and 7% from opportunistic investments. Broadly syndicated/other investments represented the remaining 1% of the portfolio by fair value.
  • Gross portfolio yield prior to leverage (based on amortized cost and excluding non-income producing assets)5 was 10.5%, compared to 10.3% as of September 30, 2017.
  • Total commitments to direct originations (including unfunded commitments) made during the fourth quarter of 2017 was $220.2 million in 13 companies, 10 of which were existing portfolio companies.
  • Approximately 0.2% of investments were on non-accrual based on fair value.6

 

  Total Portfolio Activity


Three Months Ended


(dollar amounts in thousands)

December 31, 2017

September 30, 2017

December 31, 2016


Purchases

$262,562

$183,384

$495,071


Sales and redemptions

(234,638)

(255,483)

(715,567)


Net portfolio activity

$27,924

$(42,099)

$(220,496)




Portfolio Data

 As of December 31, 2017

 As of December, 2016


Total fair value of investments

$3,926,234

$3,726,816


Number of Portfolio Companies

100

102


Average Annual EBITDA of Portfolio Companies

$85,700

$100,000


Weighted Average Purchase Price of Debt Investments (as a % of par)

99.5%

98.6%


% of Investments on Non-Accrual 

(based on fair value)6

0.2%

0.2%





Asset Class (based on fair value)



Senior Secured Loans — First Lien

64%

52%


Senior Secured Loans — Second Lien

5%

16%


Senior Secured Bonds

4%

4%


Subordinated Debt

13%

12%


Collateralized Securities

1%

2%


Equity/Other

13%

14%





Portfolio Composition by Strategy (based on fair value)4



Direct Originations

92%

88%


Opportunistic

7%

9%


Broadly Syndicated/Other

1%

3%





Interest Rate Type (based on fair value)



% Variable Rate

69.4%

67.0%


% Fixed Rate

17.8%

19.4%


% Income Producing Equity/Other Investments

2.3%

2.7%


% Non-Income Producing Equity/Other Investments

10.5%

10.9%





Yields (based on amortized cost)5



Gross Portfolio Yield Prior to Leverage

9.6%

9.1%


Gross Portfolio Yield Prior to Leverage — Excluding Non-Income Producing Assets

10.5%

10.1%









 

 

  Direct Origination Activity


Three Months Ended

(dollar amounts in thousands)

December 31, 2017

September 30, 2017

December 31, 2016

 

Total Commitments

(including unfunded commitments)

$220,159

$199,157

$526,589

Exited Investments (including partial paydowns)

(159,678)

(169,035)

(598,468)

Net Direct Originations

$60,481

$30,122

$(71,879)

 

 

Direct Originations Portfolio Data

As of December 31, 2017

As of December 31, 2016

Total Fair Value of Direct Originations

$3,606,608

$3,264,395

Number of Portfolio Companies

75

67

Average Annual EBITDA of Portfolio Companies

$68,600

$64,600

Average Leverage Through Tranche of Portfolio Companies —

Excluding Equity/Other and Collateralized Securities

4.9x

4.8x

% of Investments on Non-Accrual (based on fair value)6

0.1%







Three Months Ended


New Direct Originations by Asset Class
(including unfunded commitments)

December 31, 2017

September 30, 2017

December 31, 2016


Senior Secured Loans — First Lien

74%

85%

88%


Senior Secured Loans — Second Lien

7%

2%

5%


Senior Secured Bonds

11%

1%


Subordinated Debt

13%

2%


Collateralized Securities


Equity/Other

8%

4%


 

Average New Direct Origination Commitment Amount

$16,935

$49,789

$29,255


Weighted Average Maturity for New Direct Originations

10/8/2023

5/5/2023

6/20/2023


Gross Portfolio Yield Prior to Leverage (based on
amortized cost) of New Direct Originations Funded
during Period5

8.6%

9.6%

8.8%


Gross Portfolio Yield Prior to Leverage (based on
amortized cost) of New Direct Originations Funded
during Period —

Excluding Non-Income Producing Assets5

9.3%

9.6%

9.1%


Gross Portfolio Yield Prior to Leverage (based on
amortized cost) of Direct Originations Exited during
Period5

8.9%

12.0%

8.0%








Leverage and Liquidity as of December 31, 2017

  • Debt to equity ratio of 75%, based on $1.72 billion in total debt outstanding and stockholders' equity of $2.28 billion. FSIC's weighted average effective interest rate (including the effect of non-usage fees) was 4.26%
  • Cash and foreign currency of approximately $138.7 million and availability under its financing arrangements of $260.8 million, subject to borrowing base and other limitations
  • Twenty unfunded debt investments with aggregate unfunded commitments of $154.1 million and two unfunded equity commitments with aggregate unfunded commitments of $299 thousand

Conference Call Information

FSIC will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Friday, March 2, 2018, to discuss its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2017 financial results. All interested parties are welcome to participate. You can access the conference call by dialing (877) 443-2408 and using the conference ID 2167236 approximately 10 minutes prior to the call. The conference call will also be webcast, which can be accessed from the Investor Relations section of FSIC's website at www.fsinvestmentcorp.com under Presentations and Reports.

A replay of the call will be available for a period of 30 days following the call by visiting the Investor Relations section of FSIC's website at www.fsinvestmentcorp.com under Presentations and Reports. 

Supplemental Information

An investor presentation of financial information will be made available prior to the call in the Investor Relations section of FSIC's website at www.fsinvestmentcorp.com under Presentations and Reports.

About FS Investment Corporation

FS Investment Corporation (NYSE: FSIC) is a publicly traded business development company ("BDC") focused on providing customized credit solutions to private middle market U.S. companies. FSIC seeks to invest primarily in the senior secured debt and, to a lesser extent, the subordinated debt of private middle market companies to achieve the best risk-adjusted returns for its investors. In connection with its debt investments, FSIC may receive equity interests such as warrants or options.

FSIC is advised by FB Income Advisor, LLC, an affiliate of FS Investments, and is currently sub-advised by GSO / Blackstone Debt Funds Management LLC, an affiliate of GSO Capital Partners ("GSO"). GSO, with approximately $138.1 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2017, is the credit platform of Blackstone, one of the world's leading managers of alternative investments. For more information, please visit www.fsinvestmentcorp.com.

About FS Investments

FS Investments is a leading asset manager dedicated to helping individuals, financial professionals and institutions design better portfolios. The firm provides access to alternative sources of income and growth and focuses on setting industry standards for investor protection, education and transparency. 

FS Investments is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA with offices in Orlando, FL, New York, NY and Washington, DC. The firm had more than $20 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2017.

Visit www.fsinvestments.com to learn more.

Forward-Looking Statements and Important Disclosure Notice

This announcement may contain certain forward-looking statements, including statements with regard to future events or the future performance or operations of FSIC. Words such as "believes," "expects," "projects," and "future" or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to the inherent uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions. Certain factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include changes in the economy, risks associated with possible disruption in FSIC's operations or the economy generally due to terrorism or natural disasters, future changes in laws or regulations and conditions in FSIC's operating area, and the price at which shares of FSIC's common stock trade on the New York Stock Exchange. Some of these factors are enumerated in the filings FSIC makes with the SEC. FSIC undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

The press release above contains summaries of certain financial and statistical information about FSIC. The information contained in this press release is summary information that is intended to be considered in the context of FSIC's SEC filings and other public announcements that FSIC may make, by press release or otherwise, from time to time. FSIC undertakes no duty or obligation to update or revise the information contained in this press release. In addition, information related to past performance, while helpful as an evaluative tool, is not necessarily indicative of future results, the achievement of which cannot be assured. Investors should not view the past performance of FSIC, or information about the market, as indicative of FSIC's future results.

Other Information

The information in this press release is summary information only and should be read in conjunction with FSIC's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, which FSIC filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on March 1, 2018, as well as FSIC's other reports filed with the SEC. A copy of FSIC's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and FSIC's other reports filed with the SEC can be found on FSIC's website at www.fsinvestmentcorp.com and the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.  

Certain Information About Distributions

The determination of the tax attributes of FSIC's distributions is made annually as of the end of its fiscal year based upon its taxable income and distributions paid, in each case, for the full year. Therefore, a determination as to the tax attributes of the distributions made on a quarterly basis may not be representative of the actual tax attributes for a full year. FSIC intends to update stockholders quarterly with an estimated percentage of its distributions that resulted from taxable ordinary income. The actual tax characteristics of distributions to stockholders will be reported to stockholders annually on Form 1099-DIV.

The timing and amount of any future distributions on FSIC's shares of common stock are subject to applicable legal restrictions and the sole discretion of its board of directors. There can be no assurance as to the amount or timing of any such future distributions, including the special distribution referenced herein.

FSIC may fund its cash distributions to stockholders from any sources of funds legally available to it, including proceeds from the sale of shares of FSIC's common stock, borrowings, net investment income from operations, capital gains proceeds from the sale of assets, non-capital gains proceeds from the sale of assets and dividends or other distributions paid to it on account of preferred and common equity investments in portfolio companies. FSIC has not established limits on the amount of funds it may use from available sources to make distributions. There can be no assurance that FSIC will be able to pay distributions at a specific rate or at all.

Contact Information:

Investors

Chris Condelles
christopher.condelles@fsinvestments.com
267-439-4365

Media

Marc Yaklofsky / Kate Beers
media@fsinvestments.com
215-495-1174

 

Income Statement


Year Ended December 31,



2017


2016


2015

Investment income







From non-controlled/unaffiliated investments:







Interest income


$

319,155



$

344,639



$

397,613


Paid-in-kind interest income


32,440



28,519



23,221


Fee income


41,136



35,541



43,392


Dividend income


21



2,727



6,499


From non-controlled/affiliated investments:







Interest income


10,768



6,087



2,295


Paid-in-kind interest income


2,469



737



308


Fee income


2,880



752



790


Dividend income




224



299


From controlled/affiliated investments:







Interest income


4,373



2



380


Paid-in-kind interest income


6,069



3,581




     Total investment income


419,311



422,809



474,797









Operating expenses







Management fees


72,797



71,280



75,401


Capital gains incentive fees






(21,075)


Subordinated income incentive fees


50,297



51,830



61,036


Administrative services expenses


3,051



3,475



4,182


Accounting and administrative fees


1,014



966



1,082


Interest expense


79,145



74,058



75,127


Directors' fees


1,149



1,139



1,026


Other general and administrative expenses


5,415



7,184



6,872


     Total operating expenses


212,868



209,932



203,651


     Management fee waiver


(2,575)






     Net expenses


210,293



209,932



203,651


Net investment income before taxes


209,018



212,877



271,146


Excise taxes


5,259



5,554



6,056


Net investment income


203,759



207,323



265,090









Realized and unrealized gain/loss







Net realized gain (loss) on investments:







Non-controlled/unaffiliated investments


$

(98,580)



$

(63,535)



$

(62,426)


Non-controlled/affiliated investments


8,690






Controlled/affiliated investments


(52,879)



(26)




Net realized gain (loss) on secured borrowing


(21)






Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency


247



330



(640)


Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments:







Non-controlled/unaffiliated investments


137,342



138,719



(212,155)


Non-controlled/affiliated investments


(17,041)



8,519



44,247


Controlled/affiliated investments


6,211



1,453



743


Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on secured borrowing


49



(49)




Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency


(5,790)



1,557



3,526


     Total net realized and unrealized gain (loss)


(21,772)



86,968



(226,705)


Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations


$

181,987



$

294,291



$

38,385


Per share information—basic and diluted







Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations (Earnings per Share)


$

0.74



$

1.21



$

0.16


Weighted average shares outstanding


245,270,969



243,448,610



241,946,850


 

 


Balance Sheet


December 31,



2017


2016

Assets





Investments, at fair value





Non-controlled/unaffiliated investments (amortized cost—$3,532,517 and $3,509,899, respectively)


$

3,600,911



$

3,440,951


Non-controlled/affiliated investments (amortized cost—$197,468 and $153,167, respectively)


230,055



202,795


Controlled/affiliated investments (amortized cost—$86,861 and $80,874, respectively)


95,268



83,070


Total investments, at fair value (amortized cost—$3,816,846 and $3,743,940, respectively)


$

3,926,234



$

3,726,816


Cash


134,932



264,594


Foreign currency, at fair value (cost—$3,685 and $4, respectively)


3,810



4


Receivable for investments sold and repaid


3,477



75,921


Income receivable


30,668



36,106


Deferred financing costs


3,459



5,828


Prepaid expenses and other assets


1,695



802


       Total assets


$

4,104,275



$

4,110,071







Liabilities





Payable for investments purchased


$

1,978



$

5,748


Credit facilities payable (net of deferred financing costs of $3,179 and $0, respectively)


638,571



619,932


Unsecured notes payable (net of deferred financing costs of $1,402 and $1,884, respectively)


1,073,445



1,070,701


Secured borrowing, at fair value (proceeds of $0 and $2,831, respectively)




2,880


Stockholder distributions payable


46,704



54,364


Management fees payable


15,450



18,022


Subordinated income incentive fees payable


12,871



12,885


Administrative services expense payable


294



516


Interest payable


22,851



20,144


Directors' fees payable


276



281


Other accrued expenses and liabilities


7,112



7,221


       Total liabilities


1,819,552



1,812,694


Commitments and contingencies










Stockholders' equity





Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding





Common stock, $0.001 par value, 450,000,000 shares authorized, 245,725,416 and 244,063,357 shares issued and outstanding, respectively


246



244


Capital in excess of par value


2,272,591



2,261,040


Accumulated undistributed net realized gain/loss on investments and gain/loss on foreign currency


(245,288)



(104,274)


Accumulated undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income


144,062



148,026


Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and secured borrowing and unrealized gain/loss on foreign currency


113,112



(7,659)


       Total stockholders' equity


2,284,723



2,297,377


       Total liabilities and stockholders' equity


$

4,104,275



$

4,110,071


Net asset value per share of common stock at year end


$

9.30



$

9.41


 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains certain financial measures that have not been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP"). FSIC uses these non-GAAP financial measures internally in analyzing financial results and believes that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures is useful to investors as an additional tool to evaluate ongoing results and trends and in comparing FSIC's financial results with other BDCs.

Non-GAAP financial measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP financial measures, and should be read only in conjunction with FSIC's consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures has been provided in this press release, and investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures1

 


Three Months Ended


December 31, 2017

September 30, 2017

December 31, 2016

GAAP net investment income per share

$0.22

$0.21

$0.21

Plus capital gains incentive fees per share

Plus excise taxes per share

0.02

0.02

Plus one-time expenses per share

Adjusted net investment income per share2

$0.24

$0.21

$0.23

 

1)

Per share data was derived by using the weighted average shares of FSIC's common stock outstanding during the applicable

period. Per share numbers may not sum due to rounding.



2)

Adjusted net investment income is a non-GAAP financial measure. Adjusted net investment income is presented for all

periods as GAAP net investment income excluding (i) the accrual for the capital gains incentive fee for realized and

unrealized gains; (ii) excise taxes; and (iii) certain non-recurring operating expenses that are one-time in nature and are not

representative of ongoing operating expenses incurred during FSIC's normal course of business (referred to herein as one-

time expenses). FSIC uses this non-GAAP financial measure internally in analyzing financial results and believes that the use

of this non-GAAP financial measure is useful to investors as an additional tool to evaluate ongoing results and trends and in

comparing its financial results with other business development companies. The presentation of this additional information is

not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP. A

reconciliation of GAAP net investment income to adjusted net investment income can be found above.



3)

The per share data for distributions reflects the amount of distributions paid per share of our common stock to stockholders of

record during each applicable period.



4)

See FSIC's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 for a description of FSIC's investment

strategies.



5)

Gross portfolio yield represents the expected annualized yield of FSIC's investment portfolio based on the composition of the

portfolio as of the applicable date. FSIC's estimated gross portfolio yield may be higher than an investor's yield on an

investment in shares of FSIC's common stock because it does not reflect sales commissions or charges that may be incurred

in connection with the purchase or sale of such shares, or operating expenses that may be incurred by FSIC. FSIC's estimated

gross portfolio yield does not represent an actual investment return to stockholders, is subject to change and, in the future,

may be greater or less than the rates set forth herein.



6)

Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. See FSIC's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,

2017 for a description of FSIC's revenue recognition policy.



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