Media Advisory – CAE’s FY2022 fourth quarter and full-year financial results and conference call

Media Advisory – CAE’s FY2022 fourth quarter and full-year financial results and conference call

MONTREAL, Might 30, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ – (NYSE: CAE) (TSX: CAE) – CAE will keep a meeting call on June 1st at 8:30 a.m. Japanese Time (ET) to deliver analysts and institutional traders with a critique of CAE’s fiscal calendar year 2022 fourth quarter and total-year benefits and will launch its outcomes, in progress on Could 31st, 2022, after current market shut.

Marc Dad or mum, CAE’s President and Main Government Officer, Sonya Branco, CAE’s Government Vice President, Finance and Main Financial Officer, and Andrew Arnovitz, CAE’s Senior Vice President, Trader Relations and Enterprise Possibility Management, will take part in this contact supposed for money analysts, institutional buyers and the media. Remember to note that the media will have the chance to question questions immediately following the analysts’ question period.

The conference will be webcast stay on CAE’s internet site at www.cae.com. The webcast will be archived adhering to the celebration.

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Date:     June 1st, 2022

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Logan Ridge Finance Corporation Reports First Quarter 2022

Logan Ridge Finance Corporation Reports First Quarter 2022

NEW YORK, May 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Logan Ridge Finance Corporation (“LRFC” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LRFC) today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.

First Quarter 2022 Overview

  • Net asset value as of quarter end declined slightly to $106.2 million, or $39.16 per share, compared to $107.1 million, or $39.48 per share, as of December 31, 2021, despite general market conditions deteriorating and credit spreads widening.
  • The fair value of the Company’s investment portfolio grew by $8.7 million to $206.9 million as of March 31, 2022 from $198.2 million as of the prior quarter, due to net unrealized appreciation and net deployment.
  • The Company continued to judiciously redeploy capital generated from exiting the legacy portfolio, with cash decreasing by $23.2 million to $15.8 million as of March 31, 2022, from $39.1 million as of the prior quarter end.
  • During the first quarter of 2022, the Company made approximately $16.4 million of investments and had approximately $8.4 million in repayments and sales, resulting in net deployment of approximately $8.0 million for the period.
  • As of March 31, 2022, our debt investment portfolio, which represented 68.1{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} of our total portfolio at fair value, had a weighted average annualized yield of approximately 8.3{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} (excluding non-accruals and collateralized loan obligations). This compares to our debt investment portfolio which represented 67.4{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} of our total portfolio at fair value as of December 31, 2021, which had a weighted average annualized yield of approximately 8.1{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} (excluding non-accruals and collateralized loan obligations).
  • As of March 31, 2022, we had debt investments in two portfolio companies on non-accrual status with an aggregate cost of $12.7 million and fair value of $7.0 million, which represented 6.4 {21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} and 3.4{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} of the investment portfolio, respectively. This compared to debt investments in two portfolio companies on non-accrual status with aggregate amortized cost of $12.7 million and an aggregate fair value of $7.6 million, which represented 6.7{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} and 3.8{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} of the investment portfolio, respectively, as of December 31, 2021.
  • As of March 31, 2022, our debt-to-equity ratio was 1.18x as compared to 1.17x as of December 31, 2021.

Management Commentary
Ted Goldthorpe, Chief Executive Officer and President of LRFC, said, “Overall, we had a productive first quarter with our net asset value remaining relatively stable, especially considering the turbulence in the global markets. Despite external factors such as the war in Ukraine, inflation, and rising interest rates, we were able to stay consistent with our reinvestments. Furthermore, as we recently announced, during the second quarter we successfully refinanced Logan Ridge’s legacy capital structure, which materially lowered our cost of capital, by leveraging the size and scale of our platform and the strong working relationships we have with our lenders. We believe that we are well-positioned for a stronger 2022.”

Recent Developments:
Since the end of the first quarter, we successfully completed the refinancing of the entire legacy capital structure, one of our key strategic initiatives.

  • On April 1, 2022, we entered into a Note Purchase Agreement for the issuance of $15.0 million Convertible Notes due in April 2032. The Convertible Notes have a fixed interest rate of 5.25{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} per annum.
  • On May 10, 2022, we amended our existing senior secured revolving credit agreement with KeyBank (“KeyBank Credit Facility”), increasing the initial commitment from $25.0 million to $75.0 million, with an uncommitted accordion feature that would allow the Company to borrow up to an additional $125.0 million. The amended KeyBank Credit Facility will mature on May 10, 2027. Borrowings under the amended KeyBank Credit Facility will bear interest at a floating forward-looking term rate equal to term SOFR plus an applicable margin of 2.90{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}, with 0.40{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} SOFR Floor, during the 3-year revolving period and 3.25{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}, with 0.40{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} SOFR Floor thereafter. This compares to the current facility which bore interest at LIBOR plus 3.50{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}, subject to a minimum rate of 4.25{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}.

This materially lowers the Company’s cost of capital. The proceeds will be used to pay off the $52.1 million of 5.75{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} convertible notes outstanding as well as the remaining $22.8 million of 6.00{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} notes outstanding, both of which mature May 31, 2022.

Selected Financial Highlights

  • Total investment income was $3.3 million for the first quarter of 2022, compared to $4.9 million for the first quarter of 2021. The decline was due primarily to lower average outstanding debt investments compared to the prior quarter.
  • Total expenses for the first quarter of 2022 were $4.4 million, compared to $5.7 million for the first quarter of 2021. Interest and financing fees decreased by $0.8 million, management fees decreased by $0.4 million while other general and administrative costs increased by $0.1 million compared to the prior quarter. The decrease in expenses quarter-to-quarter is driven primarily by lower interest and financing expenses and partially by lower base management fees.
  • Net investment loss for the first quarter decreased $0.2 million to $1.1 million compared to $1.4 million during the three months ended December 31, 2021.
  • Net realized losses on our portfolio were less than $0.1 million, or $(0.01) per share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. This compares to net realized losses of $14.0 million, or $(5.17) per share, during the three months ended March 31, 2021.
  • During the quarters ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company report $0.2 million and $27.2 million of net change in unrealized appreciation investments, respectively.
  • The Company had a decrease in net assets resulting from operations of $0.9 million, or $(0.32) per share, during the first quarter of 2022. This compares to a net increase in net asset from operations of $12.4 million, or $4.56 per share ($4.04 diluted), for the first quarter of 2021.

The following table summarizes the amortized cost and the fair value of investments as of March 31, 2022:

($ in thousands)   Investments at
Amortized Cost
    Amortized Cost
Percentage of
Total Portfolio
    Investments at
Fair Value
    Fair Value
Percentage of
Total Portfolio
 
First Lien Debt   $ 106,929       53.7 {21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}   $ 100,663       48.7 {21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}
Second Lien Debt     33,168       16.7 {21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}     33,220       16.1 {21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}
Subordinated Debt     7,117       3.6 {21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}     7,115       3.4 {21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}
Collateralized Loan Obligations     8,106       4.1 {21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}     7,199       3.5 {21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}
Equity and Warrants     43,649       21.9 {21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}     58,708       28.3 {21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}
Total   $ 198,969       100.0 {21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}   $ 206,905       100.0 {21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}
                                 

The following table summarizes the amortized cost and the fair value of investments as of December 31, 2021:

($ in thousands)   Investments at
Amortized Cost
    Amortized Cost
Percentage of
Total Portfolio
    Investments at
Fair Value
    Fair Value
Percentage of
Total Portfolio
 
First Lien Debt   $ 103,667       54.4 {21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}   $ 98,251       49.6 {21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}
Second Lien Debt     30,048       15.8 {21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}     30,190       15.2 {21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}
Subordinated Debt     5,050       2.6 {21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}     5,050       2.6 {21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}
Equity and Warrants     51,717       27.2 {21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}     64,698       32.6 {21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}
Total   $ 190,482       100.0 {21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}   $ 198,189       100.0 {21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}
                                 

Interest Rate Risk
Based on our March 31, 2022 consolidated statement of assets and liabilities, the following table shows the annual impact on net income (excluding the potential related incentive fee impact) of base rate changes in interest rates (considering interest rate floors for variable rate securities) assuming no changes in our investment and borrowing structure:

Basis Point Change
($ in thousands)
Increase
(decrease) in interest income
    (Increase)
decrease in
interest expense
    Increase
(decrease) in
net income
 
Up 300 basis points $ 2,258     $     $ 2,258  
Up 200 basis points   1,374             1,374  
Up 100 basis points   605             605  
Down 100 basis points   (135 )           (135 )
Down 200 basis points   (135 )           (135 )
Down 300 basis points   (135 )           (135 )
                       

Conference Call and Webcast
LRFC will discuss these results in a conference call on Friday, May 13, 2022 at 9:00 am ET.

To access the conference call, please dial (844) 616-4517 approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the conference call and use the conference ID 3899999. A replay of the conference call will be available from May 13 through May 20. The dial in number for the replay is (855) 859-2056 and the conference ID is 3899999.

A live audio webcast of the conference call can be accessed via the Internet, on a listen-only basis on the Company’s website, loganridgefinance.com, in the Investor Relations section, under Events and Presentations. The webcast can also be accessed by clicking the following link: Logan Ridge First Quarter 2022 Conference Call. The online archive of the webcast will be available on the Company’s website shortly after the call.

About Logan Ridge Finance Corporation
Logan Ridge Finance Corporation (Nasdaq: LRFC) is a business development company that invests primarily in first lien loans and, to a lesser extent, second lien loans and equity securities issued by lower middle market companies. The Company invests in performing, well-established middle market businesses that operate across a wide range of industries. It employs fundamental credit analysis, targeting investments in businesses with relatively low levels of cyclicality and operating risk. For more information, visit loganridgefinance.com.

About Mount Logan Capital Inc.
Mount Logan Capital Inc. is an alternative asset management company that is focused on public and private debt securities in the North American market. The Company seeks to source and actively manage loans and other debt-like securities with credit-oriented characteristics. The Company actively sources, evaluates, underwrites, manages, monitors and primarily invests in loans, debt securities, and other credit-oriented instruments that present attractive risk-adjusted returns and present low risk of principal impairment through the credit cycle.

About BC Partners Advisors L.P. and BC Partners Credit
BC Partners is a leading international investment firm with over $40 billion of assets under management in private equity, private credit and real estate strategies. Established in 1986, BC Partners has played an active role in developing the European buyout market for three decades. Today, BC Partners executives operate across markets as an integrated team through the firm’s offices in North America and Europe. Since inception, BC Partners has completed 117 private equity investments in companies with a total enterprise value of €149 billion and is currently investing its eleventh private equity fund.

BC Partners Credit was launched in February 2017 and has pursued a strategy focused on identifying attractive credit opportunities in any market environment and across sectors, leveraging the deal sourcing and infrastructure made available from BC Partners.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This communication contains “forward-looking” statements. Forward-looking statements concern future circumstances and results and other statements that are not historical facts and are sometimes identified by the words “may,” “will,” “should,” “potential,” “intend,” “expect,” “endeavor,” “seek,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “overestimate,” “underestimate,” “believe,” “could,” “project,” “predict,” “continue,” “target” or other similar words or expressions. Forward-looking statements are based upon current plans, estimates and expectations that are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. The inclusion of such statements should not be regarded as a representation that such plans, estimates or expectations will be achieved. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such plans, estimates or expectations include those risk factors detailed in the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K, periodic quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and other documents filed with the SEC.

Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this communication. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or developments, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements.

For additional information, contact:

Logan Ridge Finance Corporation
650 Madison Avenue, 23rd Floor
New York, NY 10022

Jason Roos
Chief Financial Officer
Jason.Roos@bcpartners.com
(212) 891-5046

The Equity Group Inc.
Lena Cati
lcati@equityny.com
(212) 836-9611

Serena Liegey
sliegey@equityny.com
(212) 836-9630

Logan Ridge Finance Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities
(in thousands, except share and per share data)

    As of March 31,     As of December 31,  
    2022     2021  
    (unaudited)        
ASSETS            
Investments at fair value:            
Non-control/non-affiliate investments (amortized cost of $140,329 and $131,829, respectively)     137,341     $ 129,991  
Affiliate investments (amortized cost of $49,790 and $49,803, respectively)     62,649       61,359  
Control investments (amortized cost of $8,850 and $8,850, respectively)     6,915       6,839  
Total investments at fair value (amortized cost of $198,969 and $190,482, respectively)     206,905       198,189  
Cash and cash equivalents     15,838       39,056  
Interest and dividend receivable     1,025       929  
Prepaid expenses     3,137       3,358  
Receivable for unsettled trades     7,086       685  
Total assets   $ 233,991     $ 242,217  
LIABILITIES            
2022 Notes (net of deferred financing costs of $18 and $46, respectively)   $ 22,815     $ 22,787  
2022 Convertible Notes (net of deferred financing costs of $67 and $167, respectively)     52,020       51,921  
2026 Notes (net of deferred financing costs and original issue discount of $1,540 and $1,552, respectively)     48,460       48,448  
KeyBank Credit Facility (net of deferred financing costs of $305 and $353, respectively)     (305 )     (353 )
Management and incentive fees payable     1,027       1,065  
Interest and financing fees payable     1,595       911  
Payable for unsettled trades     1,478       9,265  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses     730       1,144  
Total liabilities   $ 127,820     $ 135,188  
Commitments and contingencies            
NET ASSETS            
Common stock, par value $0.01, 100,000,000 common shares authorized, 2,711,068 and 2,711,068 common shares issued and outstanding, respectively   $ 27     $ 27  
Additional paid in capital     188,846       188,846  
Total distributable loss     (82,702 )     (81,844 )
Total net assets   $ 106,171     $ 107,029  
Total liabilities and net assets   $ 233,991     $ 242,217  
Net asset value per share   $ 39.16     $ 39.48  
                 

Logan Ridge Finance Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
(unaudited)

    For the Three Months Ended March 31,  
    2022     2021  
INVESTMENT INCOME            
Interest income:            
Non-control/non-affiliate investments   $ 2,383     $ 3,197  
Affiliate investments     719       1,297  
Control investments     95       98  
Total interest and fee income     3,197       4,592  
Payment-in-kind interest and dividend income:            
Non-control/non-affiliate investments     85       71  
Affiliate investments     47       99  
Total payment-in-kind interest and dividend income     132       170  
Dividend income:            
Affiliate investments           155  
Total dividend income           155  
Other income:            
Affiliate investments     8       9  
Total other income     8       9  
Total investment income     3,337       4,926  
EXPENSES            
Interest and financing expenses     2,188       3,037  
Base management fee     1,027       1,398  
Directors expense     103       103  
Administrative service fees     120       350  
General and administrative expenses     950       821  
Total expenses     4,388       5,709  
NET INVESTMENT LOSS     (1,051 )     (783 )
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS            
Net realized loss on investments:            
Non-control/non-affiliate investments     (36 )     (14,023 )
Net realized loss on investments     (36 )     (14,023 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments:            
Non-control/non-affiliate investments     (1,150 )     23,212  
Affiliate investments     1,303       3,972  
Control investments     76       (24 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments     229       27,160  
Total net realized and unrealized gain on investments     193       13,137  
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS   $ (858 )   $ 12,354  
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN NET ASSETS PER SHARE RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS – BASIC   $ (0.32 )   $ 4.56  
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING – BASIC     2,711,068       2,711,068  
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN NET ASSETS PER SHARE RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS – DILUTED   $ (0.32 )   $ 4.04  
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING – DILUTED     2,711,068       3,263,647  
DISTRIBUTIONS PAID PER SHARE   $     $  
                 

Portman Ridge Finance Corporation Announces First Quarter

Portman Ridge Finance Corporation Announces First Quarter

Well Positioned to Further Improve Portfolio Performance and Increase Investment Income in 2022;
Refinances JPMorgan Chase Bank (“JPM”) Credit Facility and Reduces Cost of Capital

Declares Quarterly Distribution of $0.63 Per Share

NEW YORK, May 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Portman Ridge Finance Corporation (Nasdaq: PTMN) (the “Company” or “Portman Ridge”) announced today its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.

First Quarter 2022 Highlights

  • Net asset value (“NAV”) for the first quarter of 2022 remained relatively flat at $278.3 million ($28.76 per share1) as compared to $280.1 million ($28.88 per share) in the fourth quarter of 2021, despite pervasive market volatility and other macro-economic and political factors.
  • Total investment income the first quarter of 2022 was $16.9 million, of which $13.0 million was attributable to interest income from the debt securities portfolio.
  • Excluding the impact of purchase price accounting, core investment income2 for the first quarter of 2022 was $15.1 million.
  • Net investment income (“NII”) for the first quarter of 2022 was $7.9 million ($0.82 per share).
  • Total investments at fair value as of March 31, 2022 was $568.0 million; when excluding CLO Funds, Joint Ventures and short-term investments, these investments are spread across 30 different industries and 116 entities with an average par balance per entity of approximately $3.3 million.
  • As of March 31, 2022, six of the Company’s debt investments were on non-accrual status compared to seven as of December 31, 2021.
  • As of March 31, 2022, par value of outstanding borrowings was $352.4 million with an asset coverage ratio of total assets to total borrowings of 180{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}. On a net basis, leverage as of March 31, 2022 was 0.97x.3
  • During the quarter, the Company restructured its stock buybacks and repurchased 22,990 of shares under its Renewed Stock Repurchase program at an aggregate cost of approximately $545 thousand.

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1
NAV per share as determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or U.S. GAAP, was decreased 5 cents per share due to the impact of a one-time quarterly tax provision.
2 Core investment income represents reported total investment income as determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or U.S. GAAP, less the impact of purchase price discount accounting in connection with the Garrison Capital Inc. (“GARS”) and Harvest Capital Credit Corporation (“HCAP”) mergers. Portman Ridge believes presenting core investment income and the related per share amount is useful and appropriate supplemental disclosure for analyzing its financial performance due to the unique circumstance giving rise to the purchase accounting adjustment. However, core investment income is a non-U.S. GAAP measure and should not be considered as a replacement for total investment income and other earnings measures presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Instead, core investment income should be reviewed only in connection with such U.S. GAAP measures in analyzing Portman Ridge’s financial performance.
3 Net leverage is calculated as the ratio between (A) debt, excluding unamortized debt issuance costs, less available cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash and (B) NAV. Portman Ridge believes presenting a net leverage ratio is useful and appropriate supplemental disclosure because it reflects the Company’s financial condition net of $83.6 million of cash and cash equivalents. However, the net leverage ratio is a non-U.S. GAAP measure and should not be considered as a replacement for the regulatory asset coverage ratio and other similar information presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Instead, the net leverage ratio should be reviewed only in connection with such U.S. GAAP measures in analyzing Portman Ridge’s financial condition.

Subsequent Events

  • Declared a stockholder distribution of $0.63 per share for the second quarter of 2022, payable on June 7, 2022 to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 24, 2022.
  • On April 29, 2022, the Company refinanced its Revolving Credit Facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank as administrative agent. The amended agreement places three-month SOFR as the benchmark interest rate and reduces the applicable margin to 2.80{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} per annum from 2.85{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} per annum. Other amendments include the extension of the reinvestment period and scheduled termination date to April 29, 2025 and April 29, 2026, respectively.

Management Commentary
Ted Goldthorpe, Chief Executive Officer of Portman Ridge, stated, “Despite operating in an environment with rising interest rates, market volatility, and the war in the Ukraine, we reported a relatively unchanged NAV per share for the first quarter, reduced our non-accruals, and maintained our dividend of $0.63 per share. While many of our peers have seen raised interest rates on their lines of credit and outstanding debt, we have been able to restructure our agreement with JPMorgan Chase and lower the interest rate, shift from LIBOR to SOFR, and extend the maturity date by 2 ½ years. Although investment activity and originations were lower in the first quarter of 2022 as compared to the second half of 2021, a sector-wide trend, subsequent to quarter end we have deployed approximately $35 million of our available cash in new investments and have a pipeline of an additional $20 million to $30 million we expect to deploy before the end of the second quarter. We are also pleased to announce that we have added two new seasoned members to our board. Overall, we believe that we are well-positioned to further improve our portfolio performance and increase investment income in 2022.”

Select Financial Highlights

    For the Three Months Ended March 31,
 
    2022     2021  
Total Investment Income     16,944       18,305  
Total Expenses     9,036       10,092  
Net Investment Income     7,908       8,213  
                 
Net realized gain (loss) on investments     (5,553 )     (5,086 )
Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments     2,143       6,745  
Tax (provision) benefit on realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments     (440 )      
Net realized and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, net of taxes     (3,850 )     1,659  
Realized gains (losses) on extinguishments of debt           (1,835 )
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations   $ 4,058     $ 8,037  
Net Increase (Decrease) In Stockholders’ Equity Resulting from Operations per Common Share (4):            
Basic and Diluted:   $ 0.42     $ 1.07  
Net Investment Income Per Common Share (4):            
Basic and Diluted:   $ 0.82     $ 1.09  
Weighted Average Shares of Common Stock Outstanding—Basic and Diluted (4)     9,698,099       7,517,453  

4 The Company completed a Reverse Stock Split of 10 to 1 effective August 26, 2021. As a result, the share and per share amounts have been adjusted retroactively to reflect the split for all periods prior to August 26, 2021.

     
($ in thousands)   For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
Interest from investments in debt excluding accretion   $ 9,812  
Purchase discount accounting     1,812  
PIK Investment Income     1,382  
CLO Income     1,634  
JV Income     2,108  
Service Fees     196  
Total Investment Income     16,944  
Less: Purchase discount accounting     (1,812 )
Core Investment Income     15,132  

Total investment income for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and March 31, 2021 was $16.9 million and $18.3 million, respectively. Total expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and March 31, 2021 were $9.0 million and $10.1 million, respectively.

At both March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the weighted average contractual interest rate on our interest earning debt securities portfolio was approximately 8.1{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}.

Investment Portfolio Activity
The composition of our investment portfolio as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 at cost and fair value was as follows:

             
($ in thousands)   March 31, 2022
(unaudited)
  December 31, 2021
Security Type   Cost/Amortized
Cost
    Fair Value     {21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}(5)     Cost/Amortized
Cost
    Fair Value     {21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}(¹)  
Senior Secured Loan   $ 394,552     $ 395,062       69     $ 361,556     $ 364,701       66  
Junior Secured Loan     69,795       60,976       11       82,996       70,549       13  
Senior Unsecured Bond     416       43       0       416       43       0  
Equity Securities     24,637       22,633       4       26,680       22,586       4  
CLO Fund Securities     51,163       29,057       5       51,561       31,632       6  
Asset Manager Affiliates(6)     17,791                   17,791              
Joint Ventures     65,305       60,217       11       64,365       60,474       11  
Derivatives     31       23             31       (2,412 )      
Total   $ 623,690     $ 568,011       100 {21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}   $ 605,396     $ 547,573       100 {21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}

5Represents percentage of total portfolio at fair value.
6Represents the equity investment in the Asset Manager Affiliates.

As of March 31, 2022, six of the Company’s debt investments were on non-accrual status compared to seven investments on a non-accrual status as of December 31, 2021. Investments on non-accrual status as of March 31, 2022 decreased to 0.2{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} and 1.9{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} of the Company’s investment portfolio at fair value and amortized cost, respectively, compared to 0.5{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} and 2.8{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} as of December 31, 2021.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of March 31, 2022, we had $352.4 million (par value) of borrowings outstanding with a weighted average interest rate of 3.2{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}, of which $108.0 million par value had a fixed rate and $244.4 million par value had a floating rate. Portman Ridge expects future portfolio investments to predominately be floating rate investments.

As of March 31, 2022, the Company had unrestricted cash of $20.5 million and restricted cash of $63.1 million. This compares to unrestricted cash of $28.9 million and restricted cash of $39.4 million as of December 31, 2021. As of March 31, 2022, we had $34.4 million of available borrowing capacity under the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility, and $25.0 million of borrowing capacity under the 2018-2 Revolving Credit Facility.

Total assets and shareholder’s equity as of March 31, 2022 were $660.9 million and $278.3 million respectively, as compared to $648.3 million and $280.1 million, respectively as of December 31, 2021.

As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the fair value of investments and cash were as follows:

($ in thousands)      
Security Type   March 31, 2022   December 31, 2021
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 20,524     $ 28,919  
Restricted Cash     63,094       39,421  
Senior Secured Loan     395,062       364,701  
Junior Secured Loan     60,976       70,549  
Senior Unsecured Bond     43       43  
Equity Securities     22,633       22,586  
CLO Fund Securities     29,057       31,632  
Joint Ventures     60,217       60,474  
Derivatives     23       (2,412 )
Total   $ 651,629     $ 615,913  


Interest Rate Volatility

The Company’s investment income is affected by fluctuations in various interest rates, including LIBOR and prime rates.

As of March 31, 2022, approximately 87{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} of the Company’s debt securities portfolio were either floating rate with a spread to an interest rate index such as LIBOR or the prime rate. 76.6{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} of these floating rate loans contain LIBOR floors ranging between 0.50{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} and 2.00{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}.

In periods of rising or lowering interest rates, the cost of the portion of debt associated with the 4.875{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} Notes Due 2026 would remain the same, given that this debt is at a fixed rate, while the interest rate on borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility would fluctuate with changes in interest rates.

Generally, an increase in the base rate index for floating rate investment assets would increase gross investment income and a decrease in the base rate index for such assets would decrease gross investment income (in either case, such increase/decrease may be limited by interest rate floors/minimums for certain investment assets).

    Impact on net investment income from
a change in interest rates at:
    ($ in thousands)
    1{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}   2{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}   3{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}
Increase in interest rate   $ 1,523     $ 3,167     $ 4,814  
Decrease in interest rate   $ 746     $ 746     $ 746  

Net investment income assuming a 1{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} increase in interest rates would increase by approximately $1.5 million on an annualized basis. If the increase in rates was more significant, such as 2{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} or 3{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}, the net effect on net investment income would be an increase of approximately $3.2 million and $4.8 million, respectively.

On an annualized basis, a decrease in interest rates of 1{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}, 2{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} or 3{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} would result in an increase in net investment income of approximately $746 thousand. The effect on net investment income from declines in interest rates is impacted by interest rate floors on certain of our floating rate investments, as there is no floor on our floating rate debt facility and the 2018-2 Secured Notes.

Conference Call and Webcast
We will hold a conference call on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 9:00 am Eastern Time to discuss our first quarter 2022 financial results. To access the call, stockholders, prospective stockholders and analysts should dial (866) 757-5630 approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the conference call and use the conference ID 5981065.

A replay of this conference call will be available from approximately 12:00 p.m. ET on May 11 through May 18. The dial in number for the replay is (855) 859-2056 and the conference ID is 5981065.

A live audio webcast of the conference call can be accessed via the Internet, on a listen-only basis on the Company’s website www.portmanridge.com in the Investor Relations section under Events and Presentations. The webcast can also be accessed by clicking the following link: Portman Ridge First Quarter 2022 Conference Call. The online archive of the webcast will be available on the Company’s website shortly after the call.

About Portman Ridge Finance Corporation
Portman Ridge Finance Corporation (Nasdaq: PTMN) is a publicly traded, externally managed investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Portman Ridge’s middle market investment business originates, structures, finances and manages a portfolio of term loans, mezzanine investments and selected equity securities in middle market companies. Portman Ridge’s investment activities are managed by its investment adviser, Sierra Crest Investment Management LLC, an affiliate of BC Partners Advisors, LP.

Portman Ridge’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), earnings releases, press releases and other financial, operational and governance information are available on the Company’s website at www.portmanridge.com.

About BC Partners Advisors L.P. and BC Partners Credit
BC Partners is a leading international investment firm with over $40 billion of assets under management in private equity, private credit and real estate strategies. Established in 1986, BC Partners has played an active role in developing the European buyout market for three decades. Today, BC Partners executives operate across markets as an integrated team through the firm’s offices in North America and Europe. Since inception, BC Partners has completed 117 private equity investments in companies with a total enterprise value of €149 billion and is currently investing its eleventh private equity fund. For more information, please visit www.bcpartners.com.

BC Partners Credit was launched in February 2017 and has pursued a strategy focused on identifying attractive credit opportunities in any market environment and across sectors, leveraging the deal sourcing and infrastructure made available from BC Partners.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. The matters discussed in this press release, as well as in future oral and written statements by management of Portman Ridge Finance Corporation, that are forward-looking statements are based on current management expectations that involve substantial risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future financial performance and include, but are not limited to, projected financial performance, expected development of the business, plans and expectations about future investments and the future liquidity of the Company. We generally identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “intends,” “target,” “projects,” “outlook”, “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other similar words. Forward-looking statements are based upon current plans, estimates and expectations that are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements.

Important assumptions include our ability to originate new investments, and achieve certain margins and levels of profitability, the availability of additional capital, and the ability to maintain certain debt to asset ratios. In light of these and other uncertainties, the inclusion of a projection or forward-looking statement in this press release should not be regarded as a representation that such plans, estimates, expectations or objectives will be achieved. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such plans, estimates or expectations include, among others, (1) uncertainty of the expected financial performance of the Company; (2) expected synergies and savings associated with merger transactions effectuated by the Company; (3) the ability of the Company and/or its adviser to implement its business strategy; (4) evolving legal, regulatory and tax regimes; (5) changes in general economic and/or industry specific conditions; (6) the impact of increased competition; (7) business prospects and the prospects of the Company’s portfolio companies; (8) contractual arrangements with third parties; (9) any future financings by the Company; (10) the ability of Sierra Crest Investment Management LLC to attract and retain highly talented professionals; (11) the Company’s ability to fund any unfunded commitments; (12) any future distributions by the Company; (13) changes in regional or national economic conditions, including but not limited to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and their impact on the industries in which we invest; and (14) other changes in the conditions of the industries in which we invest and other factors enumerated in our filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements should be read in conjunction with the risks and uncertainties discussed in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including the Company’s most recent Form 10-K and other SEC filings. We do not undertake to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required to be reported under the rules and regulations of the SEC.

Contacts:
Portman Ridge Finance Corporation
650 Madison Avenue, 23rd floor
New York, NY 10022
info@portmanridge.com

Jason Roos
Chief Financial Officer
Jason.Roos@bcpartners.com
(212) 891-2880

Lena Cati
The Equity Group Inc.
lcati@equityny.com
(212) 836-9611

Serena Liegey
The Equity Group Inc.
sliegey@equityny.com
(212) 836-9630

PORTMAN RIDGE FINANCE CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

    March 31, 2022     December 31,
2021
 
    (Unaudited)        
ASSETS            
Investments at fair value:            
Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments (amortized cost: 2022 – $490,597; 2021 – $479,153)   $ 464,754     $ 452,482  
Non-controlled affiliated investments (amortized cost: 2022 – $74,951; 2021 – $74,082)     75,129       74,142  
Controlled affiliated investments (cost: 2022 – $58,142; 2021 – $52,130)     28,128       23,361  
Total Investments at Fair Value (cost: 2022 – $623,690; 2021 – $605,365)     568,011       549,985  
Cash and cash equivalents     20,524       28,919  
Restricted cash     63,094       39,421  
Interest receivable     3,119       5,514  
Receivable for unsettled trades     2,153       20,193  
Due from affiliates     592       507  
Other assets     3,365       3,762  
Total Assets   $ 660,858     $ 648,301  
LIABILITIES            
2018-2 Secured Notes (net of discount of: 2022 – $1,358; 2021 – $1,403)     162,504       162,460  
4.875{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} Notes Due 2026 (net of discount of: 2022 – $2,046; 2021 – $2,157; net of deferred financing costs of: 2022 – $977; 2021 – $951)     104,977       104,892  
Great Lakes Portman Ridge Funding LLC Revolving Credit Facility (net of deferred financing costs of: 2022 – $640; 2021 – $732)     79,930       79,839  
Derivative liabilities (cost: 2021 – $31)           2,412  
Payable for unsettled trades     21,622       5,397  
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities     5,101       4,819  
Accrued interest payable     3,325       2,020  
Due to affiliates     1,286       1,799  
Management and incentive fees payable     3,812       4,541  
Total Liabilities     382,557       368,179  
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES            
NET ASSETS            
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share, 20,000,000 common shares authorized; 9,867,998 issued, and 9,676,705 outstanding at March 31, 2022, and 9,867,998 issued, and 9,699,695 outstanding at December 31, 2021     97       97  
Capital in excess of par value     733,327       733,095  
Total distributable (loss) earnings     (455,123 )     (453,070 )
Total Net Assets     278,301       280,122  
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity   $ 660,858     $ 648,301  
NET ASSET VALUE PER COMMON SHARE (4)   $ 28.76     $ 28.88  

(4) The Company completed a Reverse Stock Split of 10 to 1 effective August 26, 2021, the common shares and net asset value per common share have been adjusted retroactively to reflect the split for all periods presented.


PORTMAN RIDGE FINANCE CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

    For the Three Months Ended March 31,
    2022     2021  
INVESTMENT INCOME            
Interest income:            
Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments   $ 12,667     $ 14,470  
Non-controlled affiliated investments     591       233  
Total interest income     13,258       14,703  
Payment-in-kind income:            
Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments     1,126       1,132  
Non-controlled affiliated investments     256        
Total payment-in-kind income     1,382       1,132  
Dividend income:            
Non-controlled affiliated investments     945       814  
Controlled affiliated investments     1,163       1,226  
Total dividend income     2,108       2,040  
Fees and other income     196       430  
Total investment income     16,944       18,305  
EXPENSES            
Management fees     2,135       1,793  
Performance-based incentive fees     1,678       2,094  
Interest and amortization of debt issuance costs     3,344       3,380  
Professional fees     845       1,494  
Administrative services expense     847       613  
Other general and administrative expenses     187       718  
Total expenses     9,036       10,092  
NET INVESTMENT INCOME     7,908       8,213  
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS            
Net realized gains (losses) from investment transactions:            
Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments     (3,670 )     (5,195 )
Non-controlled affiliated investments     212       109  
Derivatives     (2,095 )      
Net realized gain (loss) on investments     (5,553 )     (5,086 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:            
Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments     829       6,263  
Non-controlled affiliated investments     117       331  
Controlled affiliated investments     (1,245 )     625  
Derivatives     2,442       (474 )
Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments     2,143       6,745  
Tax (provision) benefit on realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments     (440 )      
Net realized and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, net of taxes     (3,850 )     1,659  
Realized gains (losses) on extinguishments of debt           (1,835 )
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS   $ 4,058     $ 8,037  
Net Increase (Decrease) In Stockholders’ Equity Resulting from Operations per Common Share (4):            
Basic and Diluted:   $ 0.42     $ 1.07  
Net Investment Income Per Common Share (4):            
Basic and Diluted:   $ 0.82     $ 1.09  
Weighted Average Shares of Common Stock Outstanding—Basic and Diluted (1)     9,698,099       7,517,453  

(4) The Company completed a Reverse Stock Split of 10 to 1 effective August 26, 2021, the common shares and net asset value per common share have been adjusted retroactively to reflect the split for all periods presented.

Horizon Technology Finance Provides First Quarter 2022 Portfolio Update

Horizon Technology Finance Provides First Quarter 2022 Portfolio Update

Horizon Platform Originates $132 Million of New Loans in Q1, Including $73 Million of New Loans for HRZN – 

Horizon Platform Ends Quarter with Record Committed Backlog of $172 Million, Including $151 Million in HRZN Commitments –   

FARMINGTON, Conn., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: HRZN) (“HRZN” or the “Company”), a leading specialty finance company that provides capital in the form of secured loans to venture capital backed companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and sustainability industries, today provided its portfolio update for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022 and an update on the lending platform (“Horizon Platform”) of Horizon Technology Finance Management LLC (“HTFM”), its investment adviser.

“We had a very productive start to 2022, closing $132 million of loans originated through our lending platform in the first quarter, including $73 million of loans for HRZN,” said Gerald A. Michaud, President of HTFM. “In addition, the Horizon Platform’s committed backlog grew to a record $172 million of debt investments, including $151 million in HRZN commitments, showcasing the strength of the Horizon brand to attract quality innovative and diverse companies. HRZN also received $12 million in loan prepayments during the quarter, providing additional and accelerated income and continuing to validate our predictive pricing strategy. With a robust backlog and an additional $165 million of new awards to go along with a significant pipeline of new investment opportunities, we believe the Horizon Platform and HRZN remain well positioned to continue growing and delivering additional value to HRZN’s shareholders.”

First Quarter 2022 Portfolio Update

Originations

During the first quarter of 2022, a total of $131.9 million of loans funded through the Horizon Platform, including 16 loans totaling $73.2 million funded by HRZN as follows:

  • $7.5 million to a new portfolio company, MyForest Foods Co., a producer of sustainable, meat alternative products using mycelium, or the roots of mushrooms.
  • $7.5 million to a new portfolio company, a software-enabled services provider focused on planning, migration, operation and automation of SAP in the cloud.
  • $7.5 million to a new portfolio company, a leader in indoor vertical farming.
  • $7.5 million to a new portfolio company, a developer of prescription digital diagnostic and therapeutic products focused on pediatric behavioral health conditions.
  • $7.5 million to a new portfolio company, a leading grower and marketer of fresh organic culinary herbs, providing sustainable, USDA-certified organic, regionally grown produce to retailers.
  • $5.5 million to an existing portfolio company, NextCar Holding Company, Inc. dba Autonomy, an online platform offering high quality new and used cars to consumers on a subscription basis.
  • $5.0 million to a new portfolio company, Aerobiotix, LLC, a manufacturer of air disinfection systems for medical, healthcare and community facilities that eliminate airborne pathogens to optimize indoor air quality.
  • $5.0 million to a new portfolio company, Secure Transfusion Services, Inc., an operator of commercial blood collection centers that source and distribute vital, in-demand blood components, such as platelets, to hospitals.
  • $5.0 million to an existing portfolio company, Castle Creek Biosciences, Inc., a developer of gene therapies for patients with rare and serious genetic diseases.
  • $5.0 million to an existing portfolio company, a medical data company improving healthcare outcomes with its proprietary smart medical devices.
  • $2.5 million to an existing portfolio company, Spineology, Inc., a developer of anatomy-conserving technology solutions for use in lumbar spinal fusion procedures.
  • $2.5 million to an existing portfolio company, Dropoff, Inc., a same-day delivery service for healthcare and other companies.
  • $2.5 million to an existing portfolio company, a builder of conservation memorial forests that offer sustainable alternatives to cemeteries.
  • $1.25 million to an existing portfolio company, Unagi, Inc., a developer of premium portable electric scooters that are offered for sale and on an affordable monthly subscription program.
  • $1.0 million to an existing portfolio company, Alula, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of security systems sold exclusively to professional distributors and dealers.
  • $0.4 million to an existing company, MacuLogix, Inc., a medical device company in the optometry and ophthalmology industry.

Liquidity Events

HRZN experienced liquidity events from two portfolio companies in the first quarter of 2022, including principal prepayments of $12.0 million, compared to $55.0 million of principal prepayments and $0.4 million of warrant and equity proceeds during the fourth quarter of 2021: 

  • In February, LiquiGlide, Inc. prepaid its outstanding principal balance of $2.0 million on its venture loan, plus interest, end-of-term payment and prepayment fee. HRZN continues to hold warrants in the company.
  • In February, Quip NYC Inc. prepaid its outstanding principal balance of $10.0 million on its venture loan, plus interest, end-of-term payment and prepayment fee. HRZN continues to hold warrants in the company.

Principal Payments Received

During the first quarter of 2022, HRZN received regularly scheduled principal payments on investments totaling $1.9 million, compared to regularly scheduled principal payments totaling $2.9 million during the fourth quarter of 2021.

Commitments

During the quarter ended March 31, 2022, HRZN closed new loan commitments totaling $100.4 million to 11 companies, compared to new loan commitments of $114.9 million to 10 companies in the fourth quarter of 2021. HTFM’s other managed funds, during the quarter, closed new loan commitments totaling $60.0 million of unfunded loan approvals and commitments.

Pipeline and Term Sheets

As of March 31, 2022, HRZN’s unfunded loan approvals and commitments (“Committed Backlog”) were $150.8 million to 20 companies. This compares to a Committed Backlog of $124.5 million to 23 companies as of December 31, 2021. HRZN’s portfolio companies have discretion whether to draw down such commitments and the right of a portfolio company to draw down its commitment is often subject to achievement of specific milestones and other conditions to borrowing.  Accordingly, there is no assurance that any or all of these transactions will be funded by HRZN. HTFM’s other managed funds ended the quarter with a total of $20.8 million of unfunded loan approvals and commitments.

During the quarter, HTFM received signed term sheets that are in the approval process, which may result in the Horizon Platform providing up to an aggregate of $165.0 million of new debt investments.  These opportunities are subject to underwriting conditions including, but not limited to, the completion of due diligence, negotiation of definitive documentation and investment committee approval, as well as compliance with HTFM’s allocation policy. Accordingly, there is no assurance that any or all of these transactions will be completed or funded by HRZN.

Warrant and Equity Portfolio

As of March 31, 2022, HRZN held a portfolio of warrant and equity positions in 85 portfolio companies, including 71 private companies, which provides the potential for future additional returns to HRZN’s shareholders.

About Horizon Technology Finance

Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: HRZN) is a leading specialty finance company that provides capital in the form of secured loans to venture capital backed companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and sustainability industries. The investment objective of HRZN is to maximize its investment portfolio’s return by generating current income from the debt investments it makes and capital appreciation from the warrants it receives when making such debt investments. Horizon Technology Finance Management LLC is headquartered in Farmington, Connecticut, with a regional office in Pleasanton, California, and investment professionals located in Portland, Maine, Austin, Texas, and Reston, Virginia. To learn more, please visit www.horizontechfinance.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements included herein may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance, condition or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in Horizon’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Horizon undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release.

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AVANGRID Schedules First Quarter 2022 Earnings Release and Conference Call

AVANGRID Schedules First Quarter 2022 Earnings Release and Conference Call

ORANGE, Conn., April 05, 2022–(Business WIRE)–AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE:AGR) will be releasing its 1st quarter 2022 fiscal benefits on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, just after the marketplace closes in a information launch to be posted to the Investors’ portion of the company’s website at www.avangrid.com/wps/portal/avangrid/Investors. The firm will issue an advisory information launch above Company Wire the night of April 26th, which will consist of a website link to the fiscal benefits news release on the company’s site.

In conjunction with the earnings release, AVANGRID will perform a webcast conference simply call with economic analysts on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 starting at 10:00 A.M. ET. AVANGRID’s Executive crew will current an overview of the economic outcomes followed by a concern and answer session.

Interested events, which includes analysts, buyers and the media, may listen to a live audio-only webcast by accessing a connection situated in the Investors’ area of AVANGRID’s web site at www.avangrid.com/wps/portal/avangrid/Buyers.

About AVANGRID: AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) aspires to be the major sustainable vitality organization in the United States. Headquartered in Orange, CT with roughly $40 billion in property and operations in 24 U.S. states, AVANGRID has two principal lines of small business: Avangrid Networks and Avangrid Renewables. Avangrid Networks owns and operates eight electric and normal gas utilities, serving extra than 3.3 million customers in New York and New England. Avangrid Renewables owns and operates a portfolio of renewable electrical power era facilities across the United States. AVANGRID employs around 7,000 individuals and has been regarded by JUST Funds in 2021 and 2022 as 1 of the JUST 100 firms – a rating of America’s best corporate citizens. In 2022, AVANGRID ranked next inside of the utility sector for its motivation to the setting and the communities it serves. The business supports the U.N.’s Sustainable Progress Ambitions and was named among the the World’s Most Moral Businesses in 2022 for the fourth consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute. For more info, take a look at www.avangrid.com.

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Contacts

Analysts: Alvaro Ortega 207-629-7412
Media: Zsoka McDonald 203-997-6892

The Parent Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Financial Results

The Parent Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Financial Results

Doubled Direct-to-Consumer revenue to 50{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} of net sales in Q4 2021 compared with 24{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} in Q1 2021

Expanded reach to over 80{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} of California population with 11 retail stores, the second largest retail footprint in the state, 6 delivery depots and an immersive mobile shopping app

Appoints Tanisha Robinson as Chief Transformation Officer and Esther Song as Chief Marketing Officer

Conference Call to be Held, April 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. ET

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 31, 2022 /CNW/ – TPCO Holding Corp. (“The Parent Company” or the “Company”) (NEO: GRAM.U) (OTCQX: GRAMF), a leading consumer-focused California cannabis company, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter (“Q4 2021”) and full year (“FY 2021”) ended December 31, 2021. All amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars.

The Parent Company (CNW Group/TPCO Holding Corp.)

The Parent Company (CNW Group/TPCO Holding Corp.)

Q4 2021 Financial Highlights

  • Net sales for Q4 2021 were $39.6 million

  • Gross profit for Q4 2021 was $2.3 million, or 6{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} of net sales

  • Net (income) loss and comprehensive (income) loss for Q4 2021 was $50.6 million

  • Adjusted EBITDA loss for Q4 2021 was $27.5 million. Adjusted EBITDA removes the effects of changes in fair value of financial instruments, impairment charges and other non-cash items.

FY 2021 Financial Highlights

  • Net sales for FY 2021 were $173.4 million

  • DTC Revenue for FY 2021 was $54.2 million or 31{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} of sales

  • Wholesale revenue for FY 2021 was $119.2 million of 69{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} of sales

  • Gross profit for FY 2021 was $20.2 million or 12{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} of net sales

  • Net (income) loss and comprehensive (income) loss for FY 2021 was $587 million

  • Adjusted EBITDA loss for FY 2021 was $62 million.

  • Unrestricted Cash and equivalents totaled $165.3 million as of December 31, 2021

Management Commentary

“2021 was a foundational year, as we developed an integrated omnichannel retail platform that provides us with direct access to over 80{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} of California’s adult population, positioning us to execute on our goal of becoming the number one choice for consumers by providing for both ease of access and high-quality innovative cannabis products,” said Troy Datcher, Chief Executive Officer of The Parent Company. “We have added significant talent to our organization, including industry experts and seasoned professionals that provide us with the depth of knowledge and expertise we need to lead in this market. Talent is incredibly important, and we are extremely proud of the caliber of team we have assembled. I also want to thank our entire team for the work they have done over the last year, which was instrumental in strongly positioning us for 2022 and beyond.”

Mr. Datcher continued, “While the challenges in the California market remain, including low bulk wholesale flower and oil pricing, high taxes and persisting illicit market, we have successfully begun to pivot our focus to our higher margin direct to consumer revenue, doubling DTC revenue as a percentage of sales between the first and fourth quarters. Today more than ever, we believe we are well positioned to win by leveraging our high-quality indoor grown cannabis, strong consumer brands and direct retail insights to innovate, create, and launch new products directly into the market that today’s consumers demand.”

Mr. Datcher added, “With our consumer-first approach, state-wide DTC retail footprint, robust branded products portfolio, and focus on higher value revenue streams, our priority for the remainder of the year will be preserving our strong balance sheet by reducing our cash burn while utilizing our DTC focus to drive improved margin to generate long-term value for our shareholders. Given our progress in 2021 and subject to any opportunistic partnership or acquisition transactions, we have set a goal to maintain a minimum cash balance of approximately $100 million at 2022 year end, sufficient to sustain our business for a minimum of three years, and pivot to generating positive cash flow in fiscal year 2023.”

Mr. Datcher concluded, “I am proud of our commitment to social equity initiatives and thrilled with the initial success of our partners. I look forward to empowering more entrepreneurs of color, who continue to be disproportionately impacted by current cannabis policies, while bringing our customers high-quality products, experiences, and culturally relevant brands. With the investments we made in 2021, we are ready to execute on this mission in 2022.”

Leadership Team Appointments and Board Changes

The Company further announced today the appointments of Tanisha Robinson as Chief Transformation Officer and Esther Song as Chief Marketing Officer. Additionally, the Company announced that Troy Datcher, Chief Executive Officer of The Parent Company, will be proposed as a director nominee to stand for election to the Board of Directors as Carol Bartz and Jeffry Allen have advised their intention to retire from the Board at the Company’s upcoming 2022 Annual meeting.

Mr. Datcher commented, “I am thrilled to officially welcome Tanisha and Esther to the team. We are proactively building a solid foundation for long term success, and I look forward to leveraging Tanisha and Esther’s extensive industry expertise to further mature and scale our organization. I’m confident we have assembled the right combination of high-quality products, compelling consumer brands, and leadership team to achieve our goals.

Ms. Robinson founded W*nder (pronounced “Wonder”), a company focused on creating accessible, reliable, intuitive cannabis and plant-based beverages to enhance and improve how consumers experience the world. Prior to her role at W*nder, she worked as Chief Disruption Officer of BrewDog globally, and was the first CEO of BrewDog USA, leading the company from its initial startup phase to becoming one of the largest and fastest growing craft breweries in the United States. In addition to her experience at W*nder and BrewDog, Ms. Robinson has founded several successful companies such as Print Syndicate, a design, technology, and marketing company, and TicketFire, a mobile app that allows consumers to use, transfer and sell paper tickets by converting them to a mobile format. Robinson also served in the US Army as an Arabic linguist. Her studies in Arabic at Ohio State University provided her the opportunity to work on women’s and human rights in Damascus, Syria, for two years. She is a featured international speaker on entrepreneurship, conscious capitalism, innovation, disruption and leadership and serves on the board of The Columbus College of Art and Design (“CCAD”) and Mount Carmel Health System.

Ms. Song has established expertise in public relations and marketing from over 20 years of experience in building brand visibility through strategic communications and global marketing campaigns, prioritizing direct consumer relationship building through loyalty programs and authentic storytelling. Prior to joining TPCO, she held the position of Chief Marketing Officer for Pure Beauty, and prior to that, similar roles at Canndescent and MedMen. During her time at MedMen, Song successfully launched a multi-state loyalty program and an integrated system allowing delivery and curbside services. In addition to her experience at MedMen, Song also led global digital and VIP public relations at fashion brands, including Tory Burch, Tod’s and public relations agency, BPCM. Song is currently on the leadership team of Cannabis for Black Lives.

Q4 2021 Operational Highlights

  • Expanded the Company’s California retail footprint to over 80{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} of the population through definitive agreements to acquire Coastal Holding Company, LLC (“Coastal”), a retail dispensary license holder and operator with six retail licensed locations, five currently operating, and two delivery depots.

  • In preparation of potentially being permitted to list the Company’s common shares and warrants on the New York Stock Exchange or the Nasdaq Stock Market upon regulatory advancement, the Company’s filed its Form 10 registration statement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which became effective pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended on October 8, 2021.

  • Further strengthened the senior management team with the appointments of Kerry Arnold as Chief People Officer of the Company and Tiffany McBride as Managing Director of Social Equity Ventures.

  • Expanded suite of edible offerings with the launch of DELI Dimes, a new gummy cannabis product available in three flavors: Black Cherry, Fresh Watermelon and Red Berry.

Subsequent Events

  • On January 28th, Company insiders, including the entire Board of Directors, Troy Datcher, Chief Executive Officer, Mike Batesole, Chief Financial Officer and other members of the senior leadership team, voluntarily entered into a twelve-month extension of lock-up agreements with the Company (the “Lock-Up Agreements”) with respect to an aggregate of over 34 million shares of common stock (“Lock-up Shares”), or approximately 35 {21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} of the total issued and outstanding shares of common stock of the Company as of July 28, 2021.

FY 2021 Financial Results

Net sales for FY 2021 were $173.4 million, of which $54.2 million was Direct to Consumer sales, and $119.2 million was Wholesale.

Gross profit for FY 2021 was $20.2 million, representing gross margin of 12{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996}. The Company continues to focus on increasing direct-to-consumer sales as a percentage of overall revenue, to shift its sales to higher margin product categories, which over time, is expected to drive gross profit improvements.

Operating expenses for FY 2021 were $184.4 million, cash expenses included general and administrative costs of $47.3 million, salaries and benefits of $36.9 million, and sales and marketing expenses of $42.6 million. Non-cash expenses included: sales and marketing $30.2 million, stock-based compensation of $20.5 million, allowance for bad debts of $4.7 million and depreciation & amortization of $27.6 million.

Net (income) loss and comprehensive (income) loss for FY 2021 was $587 million, which is primarily attributable to non-cash impairment charges of $654.3 million.

Adjusted EBITDA loss for FY 2021 was $62 million. The Adjusted EBITDA loss in 2021 was primarily attributable to the closing of the Qualifying Transaction and the integration initiatives undertaken since the closing.

Unrestricted Cash and cash equivalents totaled $165.3 million as of December 31, 2021. Since closing the Company’s qualifying transaction, the Company has invested $48.8 million in acquisitions and capital investments, $6.5 million to repurchase its own shares and $81.9 million or an average of $6.8 million of cash per month on operations as it integrates and scales its businesses.

The Company’s consolidated financial statements, as well as its accompanying management discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations (“MD&A”) have been included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on EDGAR (www.sec.gov) as well as SEDAR (www.sedar.com). Please refer to The Parent Company’s MD&A for additional detail and discussion on the Company’s results from operations.

Conference Call

The Parent Company will host a conference call tomorrow, to discuss these results. Troy Datcher, Chief Executive Officer, and Mike Batesole, Chief Financial Officer will host the call starting at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time. A question-and-answer session will follow management’s prepared remarks.

DATE:

Friday, April 1st, 2022

TIME:

1:00 p.m. Eastern Time

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CONFERENCE ID:

2151082

REPLAY:

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Replay Code: 2151082

Financial results and analyses are available on the Company’s website (ir.theparent.co), EDGAR (www.sec.gov) and SEDAR (www.sedar.com).

About The Parent Company

Formed in January 2021, The Parent Company is a leading consumer-focused California cannabis company. The company’s three manufacturing facilities provide unparalleled access to high-quality, low-cost cannabis, while its vast wholesale distribution network of more than 450 California dispensaries, a direct-to-consumer omnichannel platform, six consumer delivery hubs and eleven omni-channel retail locations, currently service approximately 80{21df340e03e388cc75c411746d1a214f72c176b221768b7ada42b4d751988996} of the largest legal cannabis market in the country. The Company’s curated product portfolio includes eight valuable and scalable brands, including Monogram by Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter, Caliva, Deli, Fun Uncle, and Mirayo, which sets the tone for The Parent Company’s industry leadership in California and beyond.

In addition to its vast manufacturing infrastructure, consumer reach and cultural influence, The Parent Company is committed to using its resources and status to play a significant role in molding a more equitable cannabis industry. Its social equity ventures initiative, established by Chief Visionary Officer Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter, was created to break down the systematic barriers Black and other minority entrepreneurs face as they endeavor to secure meaningful participation, growth and leadership in the multibillion-dollar legal cannabis industry.

Shares of The Parent Company common stock are traded on NEO Exchange under the ticker symbol “GRAM.U” and on the OTCQX under the ticker symbol “GRAMF”.

For the latest news, activities, and media coverage, please visit www.theparent.co or connect with us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities legislation which reflects The Parent Company’s current expectations regarding future events. The words “will”, “expects”, “intends”, “believes” and similar expressions are often intended to identify forward looking information, although not all forward-looking information contains these identifying words.

Specific forward-looking information contained in this press release includes, but is not limited to, statements concerning (i) the Company’s future financial performance (ii) ability of The Parent Company to execute on its growth strategy; (iii) expectations regarding future corporate development activities; (iv) expectation regarding U.S. listing and regulatory landscape; and (v) expansion of the Company’s direct-to-consumer line of its business. Forward-looking information is based on a number of assumptions and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond The Parent Company’s control, which could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward looking information. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: changes in general economic, business and political conditions, changes in applicable laws, the U.S. and Canadian regulatory landscapes and enforcement related to cannabis, changes in public opinion and perception of the cannabis industry, reliance on the expertise and judgment of senior management, as well as the factors discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in The Parent Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 31, 2022, which is available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. The Parent Company undertakes no obligation to update such forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This news release contains the non-GAAP financial measure “Adjusted EBITDA,” which is not recognized under GAAP and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP. As a result, this measure may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. For a reconciliation of “Adjusted EBITDA” to the most directly comparable financial information presented in the Financial Statements in accordance with GAAP, see the section entitled “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures” below.

Adjusted EBITDA

We believe Adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure to assess the performance of the Company as it provides more meaningful operating results by excluding the effects of expenses that are not reflective of our underlying business performance and other one-time or non-recurring expenses. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) before (i) depreciation and amortization; (ii) income taxes; and (iii) interest expense and debt amortization, adjusted to exclude extraordinary items, non-recurring items and, other non-cash items, including, but not limited to (i) stock-based compensation expense, (ii) fair value change in contingent consideration and investments measured at Fair Value Through Profit and Loss (” FVTPL”), (iii) non-recurring legal and professional fees, human-resources, inventory and collections-related expenses, (iv) extra ordinary expenses related to COVID-19, (v) intangible and goodwill impairments and loss on disposal of assets, (vi) transaction costs related to merger and acquisition activities, and (vii) non-cash sales and marketing expenses.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures

Three Months

Year-ended

December 31, 2021

December 31, 2020

December 31, 2021

December 31, 2020

Net loss and comprehensive loss

$

(50,568,037)

(7,913,227)

$

(587,032,334)

$

(6,463,606)

Income taxes

5,645,521

(2,372,552)

Depreciation and amortization

8,790,536

27,615,762

Interest expense

1,455,241

5,183,817

EBITDA

(34,676,739)

(7,913,227)

(556,605,307)

(6,463,606)

Adjustments:

Share based compensation expense

3,005,477

20,456,297

Other non-recurring items:

Fair value change of contingent consideration

(8,821,983)

(229,819,070)

Loss on disposal of assets

(1,208,722)

2,447,985

Change in fair value of investments at FVTPL

832,172

1,250,990

Impairment loss

9,118,146

654,317,300

Provision for notes receivable

2,660,943

2,660,943

Write-off of prepaid inventory

1,620,891

1,620,891

Other taxes

2,243,441

De-SPAC costs

5,341,154

Restructuring costs

3,878,782

Sales and marketing expense

15,520

30,166,667

Adjusted EBITDA

$

(27,454,295)

(7,913,227)

$

(62,039,927)

$

(6,463,606)

Caution Regarding Cannabis Operations in the United States

Investors should note that there are significant legal restrictions and regulations that govern the cannabis industry in the United States. Cannabis remains a Schedule I drug under the U.S. Controlled Substances Act, making it illegal under federal law in the United States to, among other things, cultivate, distribute, or possess cannabis in the United States. Financial transactions involving proceeds generated by, or intended to promote, cannabis-related business activities in the United States may form the basis for prosecution under applicable U.S. federal money laundering legislation.

While the approach to enforcement of such laws by the federal government in the United States has trended toward non-enforcement against individuals and businesses that comply with medical or adult-use cannabis programs in states where such programs are legal, strict compliance with state laws with respect to cannabis will neither absolve The Parent Company of liability under U.S. federal law, nor will it provide a defense to any federal proceeding which may be brought against the Company. The enforcement of federal laws in the United States is a significant risk to the business of The Parent Company and any proceedings brought against the Company thereunder may adversely affect the Company’s operations and financial performance.

SOURCE TPCO Holding Corp.

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