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Note 4: Issuance of Common Stock
On August 6, 2004, the Company, in its initial capitalization transaction, sold 100 shares of common stock to NGP Energy Capital Management, L.L.C. (formerly known as Natural Gas Partners, L.L.C.) for $15.00 per share. On November 9, 2004, the Company’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (Registration No. 333-118279) was declared effective by the SEC in connection with the public offering of 16,000,000 shares of common stock (plus up to 2,400,000 additional shares of common stock upon the exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option), which commenced on November 10, 2004. The number of securities covered by the registration statement, including the shares of common stock subject to the underwriters’ over-allotment option, was 18,400,000, of which 17,400,000 were sold to the public at a price of $15.00 per share. The net proceeds from this offering, after deducting expenses of approximately $2,308,000 and underwriting discounts and commissions of $0.825 per share, were approximately $244,337,000.
On February 6, 2008, the Company’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (Registration No. 333-146715) was declared effective by the SEC in connection with the public offering of an additional 3,700,000 shares of common stock (plus up to 555,000 additional shares of common stock upon the exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option), which commenced on April 10, 2008. The number of securities covered by this registration statement, including the shares of common stock subject to the underwriters’ over-allotment option, was 4,255,000, of which 4,086,388 were sold to the public at a price of $16.00 per share. The net proceeds from this offering, after deducting expenses of approximately $781,000 and underwriting discounts and commissions of $0.80 per share, were approximately $61,330,000.
The Company has established a dividend reinvestment plan for the Company’s common stockholders, which provides for reinvestment of distributions paid by the Company, on behalf of each plan participant, by the Company’s transfer agent, in accordance with the plan terms. The purpose of the plan is to provide stockholders of record of the Company’s common stock, par value $.001 per share, with a method of investing cash dividends and distributions in additional shares at the current market price without charges for record-keeping, custodial, and reporting services. However, the plan is an “opt-out” plan. This means, if the Company declares a cash dividend, a stockholder’s cash dividend will be automatically reinvested in additional shares of its common stock unless the stockholder specifically “opts out” of the dividend reinvestment plan in writing, and elects to receive cash dividends. Any stockholder of record may elect to partially participate in the plan, or begin or resume participation at any time, by providing the plan agent with written notice. It is customary practice for many brokers to “opt out” of dividend reinvestment plans on behalf of their clients unless specifically instructed otherwise.
The Company has issued a total of 141,714 shares of common stock to participants in the dividend reinvestment plan since the inception of the plan. See Dividends in Note 2.
Note 5: Investment Management
Investment Advisory Agreement
The Company has entered into an investment advisory agreement with the Manager under which the Manager, subject to the overall supervision of the Company’s Board of Directors, manages the day-to-day operations of, and provides investment advisory services to, the Company.
For providing these services, the Manager receives a fee from the Company, consisting of two components — a base management fee and an incentive fee.
Under the investment advisory agreement, the base management fee is calculated quarterly as 0.45% of the average of total assets of the Company as of the end of the two previous quarters, and is payable quarterly in arrears. The Manager has agreed to waive permanently, subsequent to September 30, 2007, that portion of the management fee attributable to U.S. Treasury securities acquired with borrowings under the Company’s credit facilities to the extent the amount of such securities exceeds $100 million.
All of the $2,016,214 management and incentive fees payable to the Manager as of December 31, 2008 are the base management fee for the quarter ended December 31, 2008.
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The incentive fee under the investment advisory agreement consists of two parts. The first part, which is calculated and payable quarterly in arrears, equals 20% of the excess, if any, of the Company’s net investment income for the quarter that exceeds a quarterly hurdle rate equal to 2% (8% annualized) of the Company’s net assets.
For this purpose, net investment income means interest income, dividend income, and any other income (including any other fees, such as commitment, origination, syndication, structuring, diligence, managerial assistance, monitoring, and consulting fees or other fees that the Company receives from portfolio companies) accrued during the fiscal quarter, minus the Company’s operating expenses for the quarter (including the base management fee, expenses payable under the administration agreement, any interest expense and dividends paid on issued and outstanding preferred stock, if any, but excluding the incentive fee). Accordingly, the Company may pay an incentive fee based partly on accrued interest, the collection of which is uncertain or deferred. Net investment income includes, in the case of investments with a deferred interest feature (such as original issue discount, debt instruments with payment-in-kind interest and zero coupon securities), accrued income that the Company has not yet received in cash. Net investment income does not include any realized capital gains, realized capital losses, or unrealized capital appreciation or depreciation.
No investment income incentive fee was earned for the year ended December 31, 2008, compared to $88,060, and $15,834 for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively . The incentive fees due in any fiscal quarter will be calculated as follows:
| • | no incentive fee in any fiscal quarter in which the Company’s net investment income does not exceed the hurdle rate. |
| • | 20% of the amount of the Company’s net investment income, if any, that exceeds the hurdle rate in any fiscal quarter. |
The second part of the incentive fee (the “Capital Gains Fee”) is determined and payable in arrears as of the end of each fiscal year (or upon termination of the investment advisory agreement, as of the termination date), and equals (1) 20% of (a) the Company’s net realized capital gain (realized capital gains less realized capital losses) on a cumulative basis from the closing date of the Company’s initial public offering to the end of such fiscal year, less (b) any unrealized capital depreciation at the end of such fiscal year, less (2) the aggregate amount of all Capital Gains Fees paid to the Manager in prior fiscal years. Capital gains incentive fees earned for the years 2008, 2007, and 2006 were $0, $348,515, and $0 respectively.
Realized capital gains on a security are calculated as the excess of the net amount realized from the sale or other disposition of such security over the amortized cost for the security. Realized capital losses on a security are calculated as the amount by which the net amount realized from the sale or other disposition of such security is less than the amortized cost of such security. Unrealized capital depreciation on a security is calculated as the amount by which the original cost of such security exceeds the fair value of such security at the end of a fiscal year. All period-end valuations are determined by the Company in accordance with GAAP and the 1940 Act.
The Manager has agreed that, to the extent permissible under federal securities laws and regulations, including Regulation M, it will utilize 30% of the fees it receives from the capital gains portion of the incentive fee (up to a maximum of $5 million of fees received in the aggregate) to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock in open market purchases through an independent trustee or agent. Any sales of such stock will comply with any applicable six-month holding period under Section 16(b) of the Securities Act of 1933 and all other restrictions contained in any law or regulation, to the fullest extent applicable to any such sale. Any change in this voluntary agreement will not be implemented without at least 90 days prior notice to stockholders and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
The investment advisory agreement was originally approved by the Company’s Board of Directors on November 9, 2004. The investment advisory agreement provides that unless terminated earlier as described below,
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the agreement shall remain in effect from year-to-year after November 9, 2006, provided continuation is approved at least annually by the Board of Directors or by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the Company’s outstanding voting securities, including, in either case, approval by a majority of the Company’s directors who are not interested persons. On October 30, 2008, the Company’s Board of Directors, including all of the independent directors, approved an extension of the investment advisory agreement through November 9, 2009.
The agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by a vote of the Company’s Board of Directors or the holders of a majority of the Company’s shares on 60 days written notice to the Manager, and would automatically terminate in the event of its “assignment” (as defined in the 1940 Act). The agreement may be terminated by either party without penalty upon not more than 60 days written notice to the other.
The investment advisory agreement provides that, absent willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or the reckless disregard of its duties and obligations, the Manager and its officers, manager, agents, employees, controlling persons, members and any other person or entity affiliated with it are entitled to indemnification from the Company for any damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and amounts reasonably paid in settlement) arising from the rendering of the Manager’s services under the investment advisory agreement or otherwise as the Company’s Manager.
Pursuant to the investment advisory agreement, the compensation and routine overhead expenses of the investment professionals of the Company’s management team and their respective staffs, when and to the extent engaged in providing management and investment advisory services to the Company, will be paid for by the Manager. The Company will bear all other costs and expenses of our operations and transactions.
The Manager, NGP Investment Advisor, LP, was formed in 2004 and maintains an office at 1221 McKinney Street, Suite 2975, Houston, Texas 77010. The Manager’s sole activity is to perform management and investment advisory services for the Company. The Manager is a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
The foregoing description of the investment advisory agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the document, a copy of which was filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004, and is incorporated herein by reference.
Administration Agreement
The Company has entered into an administration agreement with the Administrator, under which the Administrator furnishes the Company with office facilities, equipment and clerical, bookkeeping and record keeping services at such facilities. Under the administration agreement, the Administrator also performs, or oversees the performance by third parties of, the Company’s required administrative services, which include being responsible for the financial records that the Company is required to maintain and preparing reports to the Company’s stockholders and reports filed with the SEC. In addition, the Administrator assists in determining and publishing the Company’s net asset value, oversees the preparation and filing of the Company’s tax returns and the printing and dissemination of reports to the Company’s stockholders and generally oversees the payment of the Company’s expenses and the performance of administrative and professional services rendered to the Company by others. To the extent permitted under the 1940 Act, the Administrator may also provide on the Company’s behalf, significant managerial assistance to the Company’s portfolio companies. Payments under the agreement are equal to amounts based upon the allocable portion of the Administrator’s costs and expenses incurred in connection with administering the Company’s business. The Administrator bills the Company for charges under the administration agreement monthly in arrears. The agreement may be terminated by either party without penalty upon 60 days’ written notice to the other party and will automatically terminate in the event of its “assignment” (as defined in the 1940 Act).
Of the $512,926 in accounts payable as of December 31, 2008, $203,080 is due to the Administrator for expenses incurred on the Company’s behalf for the month of December 2008.
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The administration agreement was originally approved by the Company’s Board of Directors on November 9, 2004. The administration agreement provides that unless terminated earlier the agreement will continue in effect until November 9, 2006, and from year-to-year thereafter provided such continuance is approved at least annually by (i) the Company’s Board of Directors and (ii) a majority of the Company’s directors who are not parties to the administration agreement or “interested persons” of any such party. On October 30, 2008, the Company’s Board of Directors, including all of the independent directors, approved the continuation of the administration agreement through November 9, 2009.
The foregoing description of the administration agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the document, a copy of which was filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004, and is incorporated herein by reference.
Note 6: Organizational Expenses and Offering Costs
A portion of the net proceeds of the Company’s initial offering on November 9, 2004 were used for organizational expenses and offering costs of approximately $705,000 and $2,308,000, respectively, recognized in fiscal year 2004. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2005, the Company recognized organizational expenses and offering costs of approximately $1,100 and $7,600, respectively. A portion of the net proceeds of the Company’s secondary offering on February 6, 2008 were used for offering costs of approximately $781,000 and recognized in 2008. Organizational expenses were expensed as incurred. Offering costs were charged to paid-in capital in excess of par.
Note 7: Federal Income Taxes
The Company intends to qualify for tax purposes as a RIC under Subchapter M of Chapter 1 of the Code, as amended. As a RIC, the Company generally will not be subject to federal income tax on the portion of its investment company taxable income and net capital gain (i.e., realized net long term capital gains in excess of realized net short-term capital losses) distributed to stockholders. To qualify as a RIC, the Company is required, among other things, to distribute to its stockholders at least 90% of investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code, and to meet certain asset diversification requirements. At December 31, 2004, the Company’s temporary investments included commercial paper of certain issuers that exceeded 5% of the value of its total assets. These investments were classified as cash equivalents for financial statement purposes. The Company was advised, however, that for purposes of the federal income tax rules governing RIC status, these commercial paper investments could not be classified as cash items, in which case the Company did not meet the RIC asset diversification requirements at December 31, 2004 and was instead treated as a “C” corporation for tax purposes for 2004.
For the years ending December 31, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008, the Company met all RIC requirements. The Company distributed substantially all of its investment company taxable income for 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. Thus, the Company did not incur any federal income tax liability for either period.
When a “C” corporation qualifies to be taxed as a RIC, it is subject to corporate-level tax on appreciation inherent in its assets on the date it becomes a RIC (i.e., built-in gain) that it recognizes within the first 10 years of its RIC status. A RIC generally may use loss carryforwards arising in taxable years while it was a “C” corporation to reduce its net recognized built-in gain, although a RIC is not otherwise allowed to utilize such loss carryforwards. Because the Company intends to qualify as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code
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for 2005 and later years, it is uncertain whether the Company will fully utilize the tax benefit of its loss carryforward.
The Company’s consolidated subsidiaries, NGPC Asset Holdings, LP, NGPC Asset Holdings II, LP, NGPC Asset Holdings III, LP, and NGPC Asset Holdings V, LP, collectively (“NGPCAH”), are subject to federal income taxes. Certain taxable subsidiaries operated at a loss and the Company placed a valuation allowance on these amounts per the table below. Deferred income tax provisions result from temporary differences in the recognition of income and expenses for financial reporting purposes and for income tax purposes. Of the total net deferred tax assets of $3,800,000, $200,000 are current deferred tax assets and $3,600,000 are non-current deferred tax assets. The significant components of the income tax effects of these temporary differences, representing deferred income tax assets are as follows:
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| | Year Ended December 31, 2008 | | Year Ended December 31, 2007 | | Year Ended December 31, 2006 |
Deferred tax assets
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net operating loss carryforwards | | $ | 459,071 | | | $ | 33,866 | | | $ | 156,674 | |
Investment in partnerships | | | 4,118,363 | | | | | | | | | |
Net organization costs | | | 27,957 | | | | 75,884 | | | | 123,811 | |
Total gross deferred tax assets | | | 4,605,391 | | | | 109,750 | | | | 280,485 | |
Less valuation allowance | | | (592,474 | ) | | | (109,750 | ) | | | (280,485 | ) |
Net deferred tax assets | | | 4,012,917 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Deferred tax liabilities
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment in partnerships | | | (212,917 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Prepaid expenses | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total gross deferred tax liabilities | | | (212,917 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Net deferred tax assets | | $ | 3,800,000 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Federal and state income tax provisions on net investment income and capital gains of the Company and its taxable consolidated subsidiaries are as follows:
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| | Year Ended December 31, |
| | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 |
Current:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. federal-net investment income | | $ | (1,131,941 | ) | | $ | 122,808 | | | $ | — | |
U.S. federal-capital gains | | | 4,500,000 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | $ | 3,368,059 | | | $ | 122,808 | | | $ | — | |
Deferred:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. federal-net investment income | | $ | (3,800,000 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
U.S. federal-capital gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | $ | (3,800,000 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Total:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. federal-net investment income | | $ | (4,931,941 | ) | | $ | 122,808 | | | $ | — | |
U.S. federal-capital gains | | | 4,500,000 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | $ | (431,941 | ) | | $ | 122,808 | | | $ | — | |
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Note 7: Federal Income Taxes – (continued)
Actual income tax expense differs from income tax expense computed by applying the U.S. federal statutory corporate rate of 34% to net investment income before provision for income taxes. These differences and the differences between the effective income tax rate and the statutory Federal tax rate were as follows:
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| | Year Ended December 31, |
| | 2008 | | | | 2007 | | | | 2006 | | |
Provision (benefit) at the statutory rate | | $ | (4,660,775 | ) | | | 34 | % | | $ | 10,536,812 | | | | 34 | % | | $ | 5,100,414 | | | | 34 | % |
Increase resulting from:
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RIC loss (income) not subject to income taxes | | | 3,893,353 | | | | (28%) | | | | (7,651,610 | ) | | | (25%) | | | | (5,106,410 | ) | | | (34%) | |
Valuation allowance | | | 416,692 | | | | (3%) | | | | — | | | | 0 | % | | | — | | | | 0 | % |
Other | | | (81,211 | ) | | | 1 | % | | | (2,762,394 | ) | | | (9%) | | | | 5,996 | | | | 0 | % |
| | $ | (431,941 | ) | | | 3 | % | | $ | 122,808 | | | | 0 | % | | $ | — | | | | 0 | % |
Note 8: Commitments and Contingencies
As of December 31, 2008, the Company had investments in or commitments to fund investments to nineteen portfolio companies totaling $364.5 million, of which $296.0 million was outstanding and $68.5 remained available. In addition, the Company has continuing obligations under the investment advisory agreement with the Manager and the administration agreement with the Administrator. The agreements provide that, absent willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or the reckless disregard of its duties and obligations, the Manager, the Administrator and its officers, managers, agents, employees, controlling persons, members and any other person or entity affiliated with them will be entitled to indemnification from the Company for any damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and amounts reasonably paid in settlement) arising from the rendering of the Manager’s or Administrator’s services under the agreements or otherwise as the Company’s investment adviser or administrator. The agreements also provide that the Manager, the Administrator and their affiliates will not be liable to the Company or any stockholder for any error of judgment, mistake of law, any loss or damage with respect to any of the Company’s investments, or any action taken or omitted to be taken by the Manager or the Administrator in connection with the performance of any of their duties or obligations under the agreements or otherwise as investment adviser or administrator to the Company, except to the extent specified in Section 36(b) of the 1940 Act concerning loss resulting from a breach of fiduciary duty with respect to the receipt of compensation for services. In the normal course of business, the Company enters into a variety of undertakings containing a variety of representations that may expose the Company to some risk of loss. The amount of future loss, if any arising from such undertakings, while not quantifiable, is not expected to be significant.
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Note 9: Dividends and Distributions
The Company declared dividends for the year ended December 31, 2008 totaling $33,170,257, or $1.61 per share. For tax purposes, 81.49%, or approximately $27,031,362 of the dividends were paid from ordinary income and 18.51% or approximately $6,138,895 of the dividends were paid from long-term capital gains. The following table summarizes the Company’s dividend history.
Dividend History
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Declaration Date | | Amount | | Record Date | | Payment Date |
March 18, 2005 | | $ | 0.120 | | | | March 31, 2005 | | | | April 15, 2005 | |
June 17, 2005 | | $ | 0.125 | | | | June 30, 2005 | | | | July 15, 2005 | |
September 19, 2005 | | $ | 0.140 | | | | September 30, 2005 | | | | October 14, 2005 | |
December 15, 2005 | | $ | 0.275 | | | | December 27, 2005 | | | | January 4, 2006 | |
March 10, 2006 | | $ | 0.160 | | | | March 31, 2006 | | | | April 17, 2006 | |
June 14, 2006 | | $ | 0.180 | | | | June 30, 2006 | | | | July 14, 2006 | |
September 14, 2006 | | $ | 0.250 | | | | September 29, 2006 | | | | October 13, 2006 | |
December 7, 2006 | | $ | 0.330 | | | | December 19, 2006 | | | | December 29, 2006 | |
March 19, 2007 | | $ | 0.265 | | | | March 30, 2007 | | | | April 13, 2007 | |
June 13, 2007 | | $ | 0.310 | | | | June 29, 2007 | | | | July 13, 2007 | |
September 12, 2007 | | $ | 0.350 | | | | September 28, 2007 | | | | October 12, 2007 | |
December 12, 2007 | | $ | 0.515 | | | | December 28, 2007 | | | | January 4, 2008 | |
March 19, 2008 | | $ | 0.400 | | | | March 31, 2008 | | | | April 11, 2008 | |
June 9, 2008 | | $ | 0.400 | | | | June 30, 2008 | | | | July 11, 2008 | |
September 10, 2008 | | $ | 0.400 | | | | September 30, 2008 | | | | October 10, 2008 | |
December 19, 2008 | | $ | 0.410 | | | | December 29, 2008 | | | | January 5, 2009 | |
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The following table summarizes the differences between financial statement net increase in net assets resulting from operations and taxable income available for distribution to shareholders for the years ending December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006:
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| | Year Ended December 31, 2008 | | Year Ended December 31, 2007 | | Year Ended December 31, 2006 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | (13,276,222 | ) | | $ | 30,867,816 | | | $ | 15,001,218 | |
Adjustments
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation | | | 51,605,789 | | | | (5,008,291 | ) | | | 1,299,127 | |
Amortization of organization costs | | | (140,962 | ) | | | (140,962 | ) | | | (140,962 | ) |
Amortization of insurance premiums | | | 791,394 | | | | 560,800 | | | | 564,308 | |
Insurance premiums deducted in prior year | | | (789,644 | ) | | | (791,677 | ) | | | (523,562 | ) |
Net income from consolidating affiliate | | | (169,808 | ) | | | (305,350 | ) | | | (411,832 | ) |
Revenue from affiliates | | | 320,000 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Administrative fees from affiliate | | | 108,442 | | | | 444,070 | | | | 408,337 | |
Realized gain of affiliate | | | (13,286,596 | ) | | | (453,701 | ) | | | — | |
Dividend income from consolidating affiliate | | | 6,500,000 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Allowance for uncollectible interest and dividends | | | 3,269,715 | | | | 323,820 | | | | — | |
State taxes, tax interest and fees of affiliate | | | 152,125 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Non-deductible incentive fees | | | — | | | | 348,515 | | | | — | |
Prior year post October loss reversed | | | — | | | | (71,458 | ) | | | — | |
Prior year capital loss carryforward | | | — | | | | (174,401 | ) | | | — | |
Non-deductible excise tax for the year 2006 | | | — | | | | 12,218 | | | | — | |
Undistributed net realized capital losses | | | — | | | | — | | | | 245,859 | |
Income tax (benefit)/provision on capital gains | | | (431,941 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Other | | | 12,280 | | | | 18,418 | | | | 19,205 | |
Taxable income available for distribution to shareholders | | | 34,664,572 | | | | 25,629,817 | | | | 16,461,698 | |
Less:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends paid | | | 33,170,257 | | | | 25,151,888 | | | | 16,008,092 | |
Prior year Section 855 dividends | | | (543,997 | ) | | | (634,676 | ) | | | (181,070 | ) |
Under (over) distribution of taxable income | | $ | 2,038,312 | | | $ | 1,112,605 | | | $ | 634,676 | |
As of December 31, 2008, the components of net assets (excluding paid in capital) on a tax basis consisted of current distributable ordinary income of $2,038,312, and net unrealized depreciation of portfolio securities, corporate notes and commodity derivative instruments of $48,000,769. There were no undistributed long-term gains for the year ended December 31,2008. The temporary timing differences between book and tax amounts consist of organization costs, amortization of insurance premiums, and uncollectible interest and dividend income.
At December 31, 2008 the aggregate cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $306.8 million.
Note 10: Reclassifications
GAAP requires adjustments to certain components of net assets to reflect permanent differences between financial and tax reporting. These reclassifications have no effect on total net assets or net asset value per share. During the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, $135,563, $64,170 and $15,710, respectively, have
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been reclassified from undistributed net investment income (loss) to paid-in capital in excess of par. For the year ended December 31, 2008, $7,433,016 was reclassified from undistributed net realized capital gain (loss) to paid-in capital in excess of par. During the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 there were no reclassifications from undistributed net realized capital gain (loss) to paid-in capital in excess of par. These reclassifications are primarily due to non-deductible meal expenses, non-deductible excise taxes, and income and expenses from a wholly owned subsidiary.
Note 11: Subsequent Events
In January 2009, the Company repaid the entire $45 million balance on its Investment Credit Facility. As of the date of this release, the Company has no outstanding borrowings under the Investment Facility; therefore the entire $87.5 million committed is available. Presently, the only outstanding indebtedness of the Company is $75 million under its Treasury Facility which is fully secured by cash or U.S. Treasuries.
In February 2009, the Company accelerated and demanded immediate repayment of its $37.3 million Senior Secured Note from Formidable, LLC. The Company also made demand on a partial guaranty from the principal owner of Formidable, LLC. At this time, the Company is pursuing a number of options with respect to Formidable, LLC, including an outright sale of the properties, a negotiated deed-in-lieu of foreclosure on the properties and foreclosure on the properties.
In March 2009, the Company restructured its $14 million Second Lien Term Loan B from Nighthawk. Terms of the restructuring include increasing the interest rate on the notes from 15% to 21%, with the additional 6% interest payable in kind at the option of Nighthawk. In addition, the warrant position granted to the lenders increased from 15% to 40% of the equity of Nighthawk, increasing the Company’s warrant position from 2.5% to 6.8% of the outstanding equity of Nighthawk. The maturity of the notes, set at October 3, 2010, did not change.
Note 12: Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
Non-cash operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2008, included payment-in-kind interest income of $2,335,374, and net changes in amortizations consisting of amortization of original issue discount of $1,473,875, less amortization of basis in limited term royalty interests of $8,495,209 and amortization of basis in overriding royalty interests of $83,989. The net change in prepaid credit facility fees, insurance premiums, prepaid taxes and prepaid offering costs was a reduction of $121,750, resulting from additions of $2,239,389 (including $550,616 of prepaid offering costs) less amortization of $1,621,873 and a $739,266 reclassification to paid-in capital.
Non-cash operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2007, included net changes in amortizations consisting of amortization of original issue discount of $3,004,480 less amortization of basis in overriding royalty interests of $43,120, payment-in-kind interest income of $4,453,300 and payment-in-kind stock dividends of $154,580. The net change in prepaid credit facility fees, insurance premiums and prepaid offering costs was $422,154, resulting from additions of $1,461,871 less amortization of $1,039,717.
Note 13: Fair Value
In September 2006, FASB issued Statement 157, which establishes a single authoritative definition of fair value, sets out a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements. Statement 157 applies to fair value measurements already required or permitted by existing standards. Statement 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim periods within those fiscal years. The changes to current generally accepted accounting principles from the application of this Statement relate to the definition of fair value, the methods used to measure fair value, and the expanded disclosures about fair value measurements.
As of January 1, 2008, the Company adopted Statement 157. The Company has performed an analysis of all existing investments and derivative instruments to determine the significance and character of all inputs to their
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Note 13: Fair Value – (continued)
fair value determination. Based on this assessment, the adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on the Company’s net asset value. However, the adoption of the standard does require the Company to provide additional disclosures about the inputs used to develop the measurements and the effect of certain measurements on changes in net assets for the reportable periods as contained in the Company’s periodic filings.
Statement 157 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into the following three broad categories:
| • | Level 1 — Quoted unadjusted prices for identical instruments in active markets to which the Company has access at the date of measurement. |
| • | Level 2 — Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets. Level 2 inputs are those in markets for which there are few transactions, the prices are not current, little public information exists or instances where prices vary substantially over time or among brokered market makers. |
| • | Level 3 — Model derived valuations in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable. Unobservable inputs are those inputs that reflect the Company’s own assumptions that market participants would use to price the asset or liability based on the best available information. |
The following table sets forth by level within the fair value hierarchy the Company’s financial assets that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2008. As required by Statement 157, financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment, and may affect the valuation of fair value assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels. The fair value of the crude oil and natural gas options are estimated using a combined income and market based valuation methodology based upon forward commodity price and volatility curves. The curves are obtained from independent pricing services reflecting broker market quotes.
The following table presents the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2008:
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Assets at Fair Value | | Total | | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) | | Prices with Observable Market Inputs (Level 2) | | Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) |
Long Term Investments | | $ | 250,579,568 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 250,579,568 | |
Crude Oil Put Options | | | 7,279,388 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,279,388 | |
Natural Gas Put Options | | | 933,484 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 933,484 | |
Total Assets at Fair Value | | $ | 258,792,440 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 258,792,440 | |
The Company did not have any liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2008.
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December 31, 2008
Note 13: Fair Value – (continued)
The following table presents the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) at December 31, 2007 and at December 31, 2008.
| | |
Assets at Fair Value Using Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | | Long Term Investments |
Balance as of December 31, 2007 | | $ | 272,348,573 | |
Transfers in (out) of Level 3 | | | 20,835,500 | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (7,105,321 | ) |
Net realized gains (losses) | | | 19,251,090 | |
Net unrealized gains (losses) | | | (51,605,789 | ) |
Purchases, sales and redemptions | | | 5,068,387 | |
Balance as of December 31, 2008 | | $ | 258,792,440 | |
Of the $51,605,789 net unrealized losses presented in the table above, $8,740,359 relates to the reversals of unrealized gains recognized in 2007 and offset in 2008 by realized gains. Unrealized gains of $38,885 were related to redemptions of warrants and ORRI, leaving the remaining $42,904,315 related to investments that are still held at December 31, 2008. The Company presents these unrealized losses on the Consolidated Statement of Operations as net increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on portfolio securities, corporate notes and commodity derivative instruments. The $20,835,500 in transfers into Level 3 consisted of senior notes and corporate notes that were classified as Level 2 as of March 31, 2008, but determined to be Level 3 as of June 30, 2008.
Note 14: Commodity Derivative Instruments
The Company acquired a limited term royalty interest from ATP Oil & Gas Corporation and will receive royalty payments from this investment that are based on crude oil and natural gas production and prices. As a result, the Company is exposed to fluctuations in crude oil and natural gas prices. As of June 4, 2008, the Company had entered into option contracts to manage the price risk associated with these royalty payments. The Company accounts for derivative instruments and hedging activities in accordance with SFAS No. 133,Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. The Company does not account for these instruments by hedge accounting, and as a result, we recognize the change in the instruments’ fair value currently on the Consolidated Statement of Operations as net increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on portfolio securities, corporate notes and commodity derivative instruments.
Investments in derivative instruments represent future commitments or options to purchase or sell other financial instruments or commodities at specific prices at specified future dates, which expose the Company to market risk if the market value of the contract is higher or lower than the contract price at the maturity date. Additionally, these derivative instruments expose the Company to credit risk arising from the potential inability of counterparties to perform under the terms of the contracts.
The components of gains (losses) on commodity derivative instruments are as follows:
| | | | |
| | For the Years Ended |
| | December 31, 2008 | | December 31, 2007 |
Unrealized gains (losses) on commodity derivatives | | $ | 7,438,777 | | | $ | — | |
Realized gains (losses) on commodity derivatives | | | 2,315,484 | | | | — | |
Net gains (losses) on commodity derivative instruments | | $ | 9,754,261 | | | $ | — | |
The unrealized gains (losses) on commodity derivatives are included in net increase (decrease) and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on portfolio securities, corporate notes and commodity derivative instruments.
The realized gains (losses) on commodity derivatives are composed of revenues received on favorable expired options less the cost of all expired positions and are included in interest income.
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December 31, 2008
Note 14: Commodity Derivative Instruments – (continued)
Below is a summary of the Company’s commodity derivative instruments as of December 31, 2008.
| | | | | | |
| | Volumes Bbls/Mmbtus | | Weighted Average Strike Price per Bbl/Mmbtu | | Fair Value at December 31, 2008 |
Oil:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Put options:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
2009 | | | 137,500 | | | $ | 98.00 | | | | 7,044,938 | |
2010 | | | 7,000 | | | $ | 85.00 | | | | 234,450 | |
Total oil | | | 144,500 | | | | | | | $ | 7,279,388 | |
Natural gas:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Put options:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
2009 | | | 242,000 | | | $ | 10.00 | | | | 933,484 | |
Total natural gas | | | 242,000 | | | | | | | $ | 933,484 | |
Total oil & natural gas put options | | | | | | | | | | $ | 8,212,872 | |
Note 15: Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2008, FASB issued SFAS No. 161,Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, (“SFAS No. 161”). SFAS No. 161 amends and expands the disclosure requirements about the fair value of derivative instruments and their gains or losses in tabular format and information about credit risk related contingent features in derivative agreements, counterparty credit risk, and the company’s strategies and objectives for using derivative instruments. SFAS No. 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and as such, will be adopted by the Company on January 1, 2009. SFAS No. 161 will only affect future disclosures about our derivative instruments and hedging activities.
In September 2006, FASB issued Statement 157,Fair Value Measurements, which establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements. Beginning January 1, 2008, the Company partially applied Statement 157 as allowed by FASB Staff Position (FSP) 157-2, which delayed the effective date of Statement 157 for nonrecurring fair value measurements associated with the Company’s nonfinancial assets and liabilities. As of January 1, 2008, the Company has applied the provisions of Statement 157 to its recurring fair value measurements and the impact was not material. See Note 13 for disclosure of fair value measurements for the Company’s financial instruments. Under FSP 157-2, the Company will be required to apply Statement 157 to its nonrecurring fair value measurements associated with its nonfinancial assets and liabilities beginning January 1, 2009.
In May 2008, FASB issued Statement 162,The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“SFAS No. 162”), which identifies a consistent framework for selecting accounting principles to be used in preparing financial statements for nongovernmental entities that are presented in conformity with United States GAAP. The current GAAP hierarchy was criticized due to its complexity, ranking position of FASB Statements of Financial Accounting Concepts, and the fact that it is directed at auditors rather than entities. SFAS No. 162 is effective November 15, 2008. The FASB does not expect that SFAS No. 162 will cause a change in current practice, and the Company does not believe that SFAS No. 162 will have an impact on its financial statements, financial position, and results of operations or cash flows.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2008
Note 16: Financial Highlights
NGP CAPITAL RESOURCES COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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| | Year Ended December 31, 2008 | | Year Ended December 31, 2007 | | Year Ended December 31, 2006 | | Year Ended December 31, 2005 | | Period August 6, 2004 (Commencement of Operations) Through December 31, 2004 |
Per Share Data(1)
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Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 14.30 | | | $ | 13.96 | | | $ | 14.02 | | | $ | 14.03 | | | $ | 15.00 | |
Increase in net assets as a result of secondary public stock offering | | | 0.40 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Underwriting discounts and commissions related to public stock offerings | | | (0.15 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.82 | ) |
Other costs related to public stock offerings | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) |
Net increase in net assets from public offerings | | | 0.22 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.95 | ) |
Net asset value after public stock offerings | | | 14.52 | | | | 13.96 | | | | 14.02 | | | | 14.03 | | | | 14.05 | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 1.09 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.60 | | | | (0.03 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on portfolio securities, corporate notes and commodity derivative instruments | | | (1.71 | ) | | | 0.69 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.01 | |
Net increase (decrease) in stockholders’ equity (net assets) resulting from operations | | | (0.62 | ) | | | 1.78 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 0.65 | | | | (0.02 | ) |
Dividends declared | | | (1.61 | ) | | | (1.44 | ) | | | (0.92 | ) | | | (0.66 | ) | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 12.29 | | | $ | 14.30 | | | $ | 13.96 | | | $ | 14.02 | | | $ | 14.03 | |
Market value, beginning of period | | $ | 15.63 | | | $ | 16.75 | | | $ | 13.13 | | | $ | 15.37 | | | $ | 15.00 | |
Market value, end of period | | $ | 8.37 | | | $ | 15.63 | | | $ | 16.75 | | | $ | 13.13 | | | $ | 15.37 | |
Market value return(2) | | | (39.42%) | | | | 2.00 | % | | | 35.60 | % | | | (10.67%) | | | | 2.47 | % |
Net asset value return(2) | | | (2.78%) | | | | 11.97 | % | | | 5.84 | % | | | 4.49 | % | | | (6.47%) | |
Ratios and Supplemental Data ($ and shares in thousands)
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Net assets, end of period | | $ | 265,823 | | | $ | 250,259 | | | $ | 243,258 | | | $ | 243,898 | | | $ | 244,039 | |
Average net assets | | $ | 258,041 | | | $ | 246,759 | | | $ | 243,578 | | | $ | 243,969 | | | $ | 76,367 | |
Common shares outstanding at end of period | | | 21,628 | | | | 17,500 | | | | 17,422 | | | | 17,400 | | | | 17,400 | |
Total operating expenses less management and incentive fees and interest expense/average net assets | | | 1.77 | % | | | 1.65 | % | | | 1.51 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.30 | % |
Total operating expenses less management and incentive fees/average net assets | | | 4.35 | % | | | 4.65 | % | | | 2.56 | % | | | 1.31 | % | | | 1.30 | % |
Total operating expenses/average net assets | | | 7.29 | % | | | 7.44 | % | | | 4.50 | % | | | 2.83 | % | | | 1.89 | % |
Net investment income (loss)/average net assets | | | 9.14 | % | | | 7.76 | % | | | 6.79 | % | | | 4.27 | % | | | (0.77%) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations/average net assets | | | (5.15%) | | | | 12.51 | % | | | 6.16 | % | | | 4.65 | % | | | (0.39%) | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 28.82 | % | | | 51.21 | % | | | 25.24 | % | | | 13.77 | % | | | 0.00 | % |
| (1) | Per Share Data is based on common shares outstanding at end of period. |
| (2) | Return calculations assume reinvestment of dividends and are not annualized. |
(See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements)
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December 31, 2008
Note 17: Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
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Quarter Ended | | Investment Income | | Net Investment Income | | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Portfolio Securities, Corporate Notes and Commodity Derivative Instruments | | Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations |
| Total | | Per Share | | Total | | Per Share | | Total | | Per Share | | Total | | Per Share |
March 31, 2006 | | $ | 4,996 | | | $ | 0.29 | | | $ | 2,990 | | | $ | 0.17 | | | $ | (1,146 | ) | | $ | (0.07 | ) | | $ | 1,844 | | | $ | 0.10 | |
June 30, 2006 | | $ | 6,000 | | | $ | 0.34 | | | $ | 3,888 | | | $ | 0.22 | | | $ | (1,360 | ) | | $ | (0.07 | ) | | $ | 2,528 | | | $ | 0.15 | |
September 30, 2006 | | $ | 7,557 | | | $ | 0.43 | | | $ | 4,739 | | | $ | 0.28 | | | $ | 601 | | | $ | 0.03 | | | $ | 5,341 | | | $ | 0.31 | |
December 31, 2006 | | $ | 8,964 | | | $ | 0.51 | | | $ | 4,929 | | | $ | 0.28 | | | $ | 360 | | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | 5,289 | | | $ | 0.30 | |
March 31, 2007 | | $ | 8,477 | | | $ | 0.49 | | | $ | 4,417 | | | $ | 0.25 | | | $ | 3,730 | | | $ | 0.22 | | | $ | 8,147 | | | $ | 0.47 | |
June 30, 2007 | | $ | 9,744 | | | $ | 0.56 | | | $ | 4,511 | | | $ | 0.26 | | | $ | 8,958 | | | $ | 0.52 | | | $ | 13,469 | | | $ | 0.78 | |
September 30, 2007 | | $ | 9,059 | | | $ | 0.52 | | | $ | 5,258 | | | $ | 0.31 | | | $ | (1,063 | ) | | $ | (0.07 | ) | | $ | 4,195 | | | $ | 0.24 | |
December 31, 2007 | | $ | 10,219 | | | $ | 0.58 | | | $ | 4,952 | | | $ | 0.27 | | | $ | 105 | | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | 5,057 | | | $ | 0.29 | |
March 31, 2008 | | $ | 9,538 | | | $ | 0.55 | | | $ | 4,141 | | | $ | 0.24 | | | $ | (1,746 | ) | | $ | (0.10 | ) | | $ | 2,395 | | | $ | 0.14 | |
June 30, 2008 | | $ | 8,197 | | | $ | 0.38 | | | $ | 3,759 | | | $ | 0.13 | | | $ | 1,611 | | | $ | 0.09 | | | $ | 5,371 | | | $ | 0.25 | |
September 30, 2008 | | $ | 9,870 | | | $ | 0.46 | | | $ | 4,266 | | | $ | 0.19 | | | $ | 10,188 | | | $ | 0.47 | | | $ | 14,454 | | | $ | 0.66 | |
December 31, 2008 | | $ | 9,856 | | | $ | 0.46 | | | $ | 11,412 | | | $ | 0.53 | | | $ | (46,908 | ) | | $ | (2.17 | ) | | $ | (35,496 | ) | | $ | (1.67 | ) |
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Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.
None.
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures.
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain controls and procedures (as defined in 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported on a timely basis and accumulated and made known to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
In connection with the preparation of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, as of the end of the fiscal period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K (December 31, 2008), the Company performed an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rules 13a-15(b) and 15d-15(b) under the Exchange Act.
Based on the Company’s evaluation and the identification of the material weakness in internal control over financial reporting described below, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of December 31, 2008, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective. In light of this material weakness, the Company performed additional analysis and post-closing procedures to ensure its financial statements were prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Accordingly, management believes that the financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K present fairly in all material respects the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the period presented.
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) promulgated under the Exchange Act.
The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and the Board of Directors of the Company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies and procedures may deteriorate.
Management has evaluated the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008. In making its assessment of internal control over financial reporting, management used the criteria established by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commissions (COSO) inInternal Control — Integrated Framework. Based on the results of this evaluation, management has determined that, as of December 31, 2008, our internal control over financial reporting was not effective based on the criteria inInternal Control — Integrated Framework issued by COSO, due to the material weakness in the Company's internal control over financial reporting described below.
A material weakness in internal control over financial reporting is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by the Company’s internal controls.
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Management’s assessment identified a material weakness in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. As of December 31, 2008, the Company did not maintain effective controls over the determination and reporting of the provision for income taxes. Specifically, management did not perform a sufficiently precise review to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the Company’s calculation of its income tax provision and deferred income tax assets and liabilities. This deficiency resulted in errors in the annual tax provision and deferred income tax assets and liabilities for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 (which resulted in audit adjustments to our consolidated financial statements). Additionally, this control deficiency could result in misstatements of the aforementioned accounts and disclosures that would result in a material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements that would not be prevented or detected. Accordingly, we have concluded that this deficiency in our internal control over financial reporting constitutes a material weakness. These audit adjustments were recorded prior to the release of our fiscal 2008 earnings announcement on March 12, 2008, filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, and did not impact previously filed financial statements.
Our independent registered public accounting firm that has audited our financial statements has also audited the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008, as stated in their report included herein.
Remediation Plans
The remediation efforts, as outlined below, are designed to address the material weakness identified by management and to strengthen the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
In the first quarter of 2009, the Company is taking the following steps to address this material weakness and to improve its internal controls over financial reporting:
| • | improving procedures for the calculation and reconciliation process of our deferred income tax assets and liabilities, including validation of underlying supporting data; |
| • | engagement of external tax experts, as needed, to support the Company’s financial closing and reporting process; and |
| • | enhancing quarterly management review of the calculation of the deferred income tax assets and liabilities and underlying supporting data. |
We anticipate that these remediation actions will represent ongoing improvement measures. While we have taken steps to begin remediation of the material weakness, additional measures may be required. We will assess the effectiveness of our remediation efforts in connection with our management's tests of internal control over financial reporting in conjunction with our next year-end financial statements.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 2008 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
Item 9B. Other Information.
None.
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PART III.
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.
The information required by Item 10 of Form 10-K is hereby incorporated by reference from the information appearing in the Company’s definitive Proxy Statement relating to its 2009 annual meeting of stockholders, which will be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A within 120 days after the Company’s fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.
Code of Ethics
We have adopted a code of business conduct and ethics applicable to our directors, officers (including our principal executive officer, principal compliance officer, principal financial officer, and controller, or persons performing similar functions) and employees. In addition, we and our Manager have adopted a joint code of ethics pursuant to Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act that establishes procedures for personal investments and restricts certain personal securities transactions. Personnel subject to such code may invest in securities for their personal investment accounts, including securities that may be purchased or held by us, so long as such investments are made in accordance with the code’s requirements. Copies of our code of business conduct and ethics and joint code of ethics will be provided to any person, without charge, upon request. Contact Stephen K. Gardner at 713-752-0062 to request a copy or send the request to NGP Capital Resources Company, Attn: Stephen K. Gardner, 1221 McKinney St., Suite 2975, Houston, Texas 77010. Additionally, our code of business conduct and ethics is available on our corporate website, www.ngpcrc.com, in the corporate governance section. If any substantive amendments are made to our code of business conduct and ethics or if we grant any waiver, including any implicit waiver, from a provision of the code to any of our executive officers and directors, we will disclose the nature of such amendment or waiver in a report on Form 8-K.
Item 11. Executive Compensation.
The information required by Item 11 of Form 10-K is hereby incorporated by reference from the information appearing in the Company’s definitive Proxy Statement relating to its 2009 annual meeting of stockholders, which will be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A within 120 days after the Company’s fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.
The information required by Item 12 of Form 10-K is hereby incorporated by reference from the information appearing in the Company’s definitive Proxy Statement relating to its 2009 annual meeting of stockholders, which will be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A within 120 days after the Company’s fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.
The information, if any, required by Item 13 of Form 10-K is hereby incorporated by reference from the information, if any, appearing in the Company’s definitive Proxy Statement relating to its 2009 annual meeting of stockholders, which will be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A within 120 days after the Company’s fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
The information required by Item 14 of Form 10-K is hereby incorporated by reference from the information appearing in the Company’s definitive Proxy Statement relating to its 2009 annual meeting of stockholders, which will be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A within 120 days after the Company’s fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.
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PART IV.
Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules.
(a) The following documents are filed as a part of this report:
Financial Statements
See Index to Financial Statements on page 47 of this report.
Financial Statement Schedules
Financial statement schedules are omitted because of the absence of conditions under which they are required or because the required information is included in the financial statements and notes thereto.
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Exhibits No. | | Exhibit |
3.1 | | Articles of Incorporation of NGP Capital Resources Company dated as July 15, 2004 (filed as Exhibit (a)(1) to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 dated November 9, 2004 (Registration No. 333-118279) and incorporated herein by reference) |
3.2 | | Articles of Amendment and Restatement of NGP Capital Resources Company dated as of October 29, 2004 (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference) |
3.3 | | Bylaws of NGP Capital Resources Company (filed as Exhibit (b) to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 dated August 16, 2004 (Registration No. 333-118279) and incorporated herein by reference) |
4.1 | | Form of Stock Certificate (filed as Exhibit (d) to the Company’s Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed on October 7, 2004 (Registration No. 333-118279) and incorporated herein by reference) |
4.2 | | Dividend Reinvestment Plan (filed as Exhibit (e) to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed on August 16, 2004 (Registration No. 333-118279) and incorporated herein by reference) |
10.1 | | Investment Advisory Agreement between the Company and NGP Investment Advisor, LP (filed as Exhibit (g) to the Company’s Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed on September 24, 2004 (Registration No. 333-118279) and incorporated herein by reference) |
10.2 | | Administration Agreement between the Company and NGP Administration, LLC (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference) |
10.3 | | License Agreement between the Company and Natural Gas Partners, L.L.C. (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference) |
10.4 | | Form of Indemnity Agreement (filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference) |
10.5 | | Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of August 31, 2006, between the Company, the lenders from time to time party thereto and SunTrust Bank, as administrative agent for the lenders (filed as Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference) |
10.6 | | Treasury Secured Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of August 31, 2006, between the Company, the lenders from time to time party thereto and SunTrust Bank as administrative agent for the lenders (filed as Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference) |
10.7 | | Custody Agreement between Registrant and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (filed as Exhibit (j)(1) to the Company’s Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed September 24, 2004 (Registration No. 333-118279) and incorporated herein by reference) |
10.8 | | Amendment No. 1 to Custody Agreement between Registrant and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (filed as Exhibit (j)(2) to the Company’s Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed September 24, 2004 (Registration No. 333-118279) and as Exhibit 10.8 to the Company’s Annual Report on form 10-K on March 13, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference) |
10.9 | | Amendment No. 2 to Custody Agreement between Registrant and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (filed as Exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K on March 13, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference) |
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10.10 | | First Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement effective as of August 31, 2006, between the Company, the lenders from time to time party thereto and SunTrust Bank (filed as Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q on November 9, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference) |
10.11 | | First Amendment to Treasury Secured Revolving Credit Agreement effective as of August 31, 2006, between the Company, the lenders from time to time party thereto and SunTrust Bank (filed as Exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q on November 9, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference) |
10.12 | | Second Amendment to Treasury Secured Revolving Credit Agreement effective as of September 28, 2007, between the Company, the lenders from time to time party thereto and SunTrust Bank (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K on October 24, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference) |
10.13 | | Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement effective as of March 13, 2008, between the Company, the lenders from time to time party thereto and SunTrust Bank (filed as Exhibit 10.11 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q on May 8, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference) |
10.14 | | Third Amendment to Treasury Secured Revolving Credit Agreement effective as of March 13, 2008, between the Company, the lenders from time to time party thereto and SunTrust Bank (filed as Exhibit 10.12 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q on May 8, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference) |
10.15 | | Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement effective as of September 29, 2008, between the Company, the lenders from time to time party thereto and SunTrust Bank (filed as Exhibit 10.13 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q on November 10, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference) |
10.16 | | Fourth Amendment to Treasury Secured Revolving Credit Agreement effective as of September 29, 2008, between the Company, the lenders from time to time party thereto and SunTrust (filed as Exhibit 10.14 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q on November 10, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference) |
14.1 | | Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for members of the Board of Directors, Officers and Employees (filed as Exhibit 14.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference) |
14.2 | | Amended and Restated Joint Code of Ethics by and between the Company and NGP Investment Advisor, LP, adopted July 31, 2008 (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q on August 6, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference) |
21.1* | | Subsidiaries |
31.1* | | Certification required by Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) by the Chief Executive Officer |
31.2* | | Certification required by Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) by the Chief Financial Officer |
32.1* | | Section 1350 Certification by the Chief Executive Officer |
32.2* | | Section 1350 Certification by the Chief Financial Officer |
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3.1 | | Articles of Incorporation (filed as Exhibit (a)(1) to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed on August 16, 2004 (Registration No. 333-118279) and incorporated herein by reference) |
3.2 | | Articles of Amendment and Restatement (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference) |
3.3 | | Bylaws (filed as Exhibit (b) to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed on August 16, 2004 (Registration No. 333-118279) and incorporated herein by reference) |
4.1 | | Form of Stock Certificate (filed as Exhibit (d) to the Company’s Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed on October 7, 2004 (Registration No. 333-118279) and incorporated herein by reference) |
4.2 | | Dividend Reinvestment Plan (filed as Exhibit (e) to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed on August 16, 2004 (Registration No. 333-118279) and incorporated herein by reference) |
10.1 | | Investment Advisory Agreement between the Company and NGP Investment Advisor, LP (filed as Exhibit (g) to the Company’s Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed on September 24, 2004 (Registration No. 333-118279) and incorporated herein by reference) |
10.2 | | Administration Agreement between the Company and NGP Administration, LLC (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference) |
10.3 | | License Agreement between the Company and Natural Gas Partners, LLC (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference) |
10.4 | | Form of Indemnity Agreement (filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference) |
10.5 | | Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of August 31, 2006, between the Company, the lenders from time to time party thereto and SunTrust Bank, as administrative agent for the lenders (filed as Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference) |
10.6 | | Treasury Secured Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of August 31, 2006, between the Company, the lenders from time to time party thereto and SunTrust Bank as administrative agent for the lenders (filed as Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference) |
10.7 | | Custody Agreement between Registrant and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (filed as Exhibit (j)(1) to the Company’s Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed September 24, 2004 (Registration No. 333-118279) and incorporated herein by reference) |
10.8 | | Amendment No. 1 to Custody Agreement between Registrant and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (filed as Exhibit (j)(2) to the Company’s Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed September 24, 2004 (Registration No. 333-118279) and as Exhibit 10.8 to the Company’s Annual Report on form 10-K on March 13, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference) |
10.9 | | Amendment No. 2 to Custody Agreement between Registrant and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (filed as Exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K on March 13, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference) |
10.10 | | First Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement effective as of August 31, 2006, between the Company, the lenders from time to time party thereto and SunTrust Bank (filed as Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q on November 9, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference) |
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10.11 | | First Amendment to Treasury Secured Revolving Credit Agreement effective as of August 31, 2006, between the Company, the lenders from time to time party thereto and SunTrust Bank (filed as Exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q on November 9, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference) |
10.12 | | Second Amendment to Treasury Secured Revolving Credit Agreement effective as of September 28, 2007, between the Company, the lenders from time to time party thereto and SunTrust Bank (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K on October 24, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference) |
10.13 | | Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement effective as of March 13, 2008, between the Company, the lenders from time to time party thereto and SunTrust Bank (filed as Exhibit 10.11 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q on May 8, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference) |
10.14 | | Third Amendment to Treasury Secured Revolving Credit Agreement effective as of March 13, 2008, between the Company, the lenders from time to time party thereto and SunTrust Bank (filed as Exhibit 10.12 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q on May 8, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference) |
10.15 | | Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement effective as of September 29, 2008, between the Company, the lenders from time to time party thereto and SunTrust Bank (filed as Exhibit 10.13 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q o n November 10, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference) |
10.16 | | Fourth Amendment to Treasury Secured Revolving Credit Agreement effective as of September 29, 2008, between the Company, the lenders from time to time party thereto and SunTrust (filed as Exhibit 10.14 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q on November 10, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference) |
14.1 | | Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for members of the Board of Directors, Officers and Employees (filed as Exhibit 14.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference) |
14.2 | | Amended and Restated Joint Code of Ethics by and between the Company and NGP Investment Advisor, LP, adopted July 31, 2008 (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q on August 6, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference) |
21.1* | | Subsidiaries |
31.1* | | Certification required by Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) by the Chief Executive Officer |
31.2* | | Certification required by Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) by the Chief Financial Officer |
32.1* | | Section 1350 Certification by the Chief Executive Officer |
32.2* | | Section 1350 Certification by the Chief Financial Officer |
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