UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
þ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2010
or
¨ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from _____________ to _______________
Commission file number: 814-00672
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NGP Capital Resources Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Maryland | 20-1371499 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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1221 McKinney Street, Suite 2975 Houston, Texas | 77010 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(713) 752-0062
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ¨ No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer ¨ | Accelerated filer þ | Non-accelerated filer ¨ | Smaller reporting company ¨ |
| | (Do not check if smaller reporting company) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No þ
As of August 5, 2010, there were 21,628,202 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION | 1 |
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Item 1. | Consolidated Financial Statements | 1 |
Item 2. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 28 |
Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 35 |
Item 4. | Controls and Procedures | 36 |
Item 4T. | Controls and Procedures | 37 |
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION | 38 |
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Item 1. | Legal Proceedings | 38 |
Item 1A. | Risk Factors | 38 |
Item 6. | Exhibits | 38 |
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements.
NGP CAPITAL RESOURCES COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| | June 30, 2010 | | | December 31, 2009 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | |
Investments in portfolio securities at fair value | | | | | | |
Control investments - majority owned | | | | | | |
(cost: $123,222,644 and $118,590,412, respectively) | | $ | 76,995,176 | | | $ | 72,449,620 | |
Affiliate investments | | | | | | | | |
(cost: $32,982,230 and $30,727,367, respectively) | | | 33,644,517 | | | | 31,578,945 | |
Non-affiliate investments | | | | | | | | |
(cost: $79,260,905 and $92,832,647, respectively) | | | 76,941,300 | | | | 86,965,378 | |
Investments in corporate notes at fair value | | | | | | | | |
(cost: $11,514,860 and $11,539,564, respectively) | | | 9,555,858 | | | | 9,062,200 | |
Investments in commodity derivative instruments at fair value | | | | | | | | |
(cost: $0 and $30,100, respectively) | | | - | | | | 49,000 | |
Total investments | | | 197,136,851 | | | | 200,105,143 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents | | | 105,350,492 | | | | 108,288,217 | |
Accounts receivable and other current assets | | | 2,153,923 | | | | 2,115,663 | |
Interest receivable | | | 1,382,013 | | | | 1,241,609 | |
Prepaid assets | | | 1,600,885 | | | | 2,201,468 | |
Deferred tax assets | | | 2,961,948 | | | | 2,979,209 | |
Total current assets | | | 113,449,261 | | | | 116,826,166 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 310,586,112 | | | $ | 316,931,309 | |
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Liabilities and stockholders' equity (net assets) | | | | | | | | |
Current liabilities | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | $ | 713,571 | | | $ | 1,098,414 | |
Management and incentive fees payable | | | 1,423,830 | | | | 1,415,866 | |
Dividends payable | | | 3,676,794 | | | | 3,676,794 | |
Income taxes payable | | | 33,613 | | | | 62,321 | |
Total current liabilities | | | 5,847,808 | | | | 6,253,395 | |
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Deferred tax liabilities | | | 3,035,242 | | | | 3,002,366 | |
Long-term debt | | | 60,000,000 | | | | 67,500,000 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 68,883,050 | | | | 76,755,761 | |
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 6) | | | | | | | | |
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Stockholders’ equity (net assets) | | | | | | | | |
Common stock, $.001 par value, 250,000,000 shares authorized; | | | | | | | | |
21,628,202 shares issued and outstanding | | | 21,628 | | | | 21,628 | |
Paid-in capital in excess of par | | | 295,174,063 | | | | 295,174,063 | |
Undistributed net investment income (loss) | | | (6,592,176 | ) | | | (4,944,530 | ) |
Undistributed net realized capital gain (loss) | | | (18,613 | ) | | | - | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of portfolio securities, | | | | | | | | |
corporate notes and commodity derivative instruments | | | (46,881,840 | ) | | | (50,075,613 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total stockholders’ equity (net assets) | | | 241,703,062 | | | | 240,175,548 | |
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (net assets) | | $ | 310,586,112 | | | $ | 316,931,309 | |
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Net asset value per share | | $ | 11.18 | | | $ | 11.10 | |
(See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements)
NGP CAPITAL RESOURCES COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
| | For The Three Months Ended | | | For The Six Months Ended | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | June 30, 2009 | | | June 30, 2010 | | | June 30, 2009 | |
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Investment income | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest and dividend income: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Control investments - majority owned | | $ | 1,095,924 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 2,195,903 | | | $ | - | |
Affiliate investments | | | 899,981 | | | | 1,445,090 | | | | 1,732,894 | | | | 2,801,166 | |
Non-affiliate investments | | | 3,379,706 | | | | 4,927,247 | | | | 6,557,247 | | | | 9,765,710 | |
Royalty income (loss), net of amortization: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Control investments - majority owned | | | 459,974 | | | | 42,343 | | | | 754,785 | | | | 65,679 | |
Non-affiliate investments | | | (444,619 | ) | | | (2,816,146 | ) | | | (962,675 | ) | | | (3,733,783 | ) |
Commodity derivative income, net of expired options | | | - | | | | 1,880,229 | | | | 16,079 | | | | 5,054,081 | |
Other income | | | 640,000 | | | | 57,940 | | | | 930,000 | | | | 116,739 | |
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Total investment income | | | 6,030,966 | | | | 5,536,703 | | | | 11,224,233 | | | | 14,069,592 | |
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Operating expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management and incentive fees | | | 1,423,830 | | | | 1,647,178 | | | | 2,762,399 | | | | 3,481,026 | |
Professional fees | | | 221,672 | | | | 319,899 | | | | 486,976 | | | | 486,626 | |
Insurance expense | | | 185,658 | | | | 199,959 | | | | 371,316 | | | | 400,180 | |
Interest expense and fees | | | 304,118 | | | | 1,096,709 | | | | 617,181 | | | | 2,094,551 | |
Other general and administrative expenses | | | 843,568 | | | | 745,591 | | | | 1,789,988 | | | | 1,542,539 | |
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Total operating expenses | | | 2,978,846 | | | | 4,009,336 | | | | 6,027,860 | | | | 8,004,922 | |
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Net investment income before income taxes | | | 3,052,120 | | | | 1,527,367 | | | | 5,196,373 | | | | 6,064,670 | |
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Benefit for income taxes | | | 222,496 | | | | 8,702 | | | | 509,570 | | | | 12,993 | |
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Net investment income | | | 3,274,616 | | | | 1,536,069 | | | | 5,705,943 | | | | 6,077,663 | |
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Net realized capital gain (loss) on investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized capital gain (loss) on portfolio securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
and corporate notes: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Control investments - majority owned | | | - | | | | (350,000 | ) | | | - | | | | (350,000 | ) |
Non-affiliate investments | | | - | | | | 296,037 | | | | - | | | | 296,037 | |
Benefit (provision) for taxes on capital gain (loss) | | | (9,462 | ) | | | 119,000 | | | | (18,613 | ) | | | 119,000 | |
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Total net realized capital gain (loss) on investments | | | (9,462 | ) | | | 65,037 | | | | (18,613 | ) | | | 65,037 | |
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Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(depreciation) on portfolio securities, corporate | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
notes and commodity derivative instruments: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Control investments - majority owned | | | (93,176 | ) | | | (669,376 | ) | | | (86,675 | ) | | | (4,745,039 | ) |
Affiliate investments | | | (748,010 | ) | | | 388,484 | | | | (189,291 | ) | | | 594,228 | |
Non-affiliate investments | | | 1,733,136 | | | | (4,148,448 | ) | | | 4,047,125 | | | | (24,838,561 | ) |
Benefit (provision) for taxes on unrealized gain (loss) | | | (284,237 | ) | | | 255,000 | | | | (577,386 | ) | | | 1,640,826 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total net unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | 607,713 | | | | (4,174,340 | ) | | | 3,193,773 | | | | (27,348,546 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in stockholders' equity | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(net assets) resulting from operations | | $ | 3,872,867 | | | $ | (2,573,234 | ) | | $ | 8,881,103 | | | $ | (21,205,846 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in stockholders' equity (net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
resulting from operations per common share | | $ | 0.18 | | | $ | (0.12 | ) | | $ | 0.42 | | | $ | (0.98 | ) |
(See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements)
NGP CAPITAL RESOURCES COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (NET ASSETS)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Unrealized | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Total | |
| | | | | | | | Paid-in Capital | | | Undistributed | | | Undistributed | | | of Portfolio Securities, | | | Stockholders' | |
| | Common Stock | | | in Excess | | | Net Investment | | | Net Realized | | | Corporate Notes and Commodity | | | Equity | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | of Par | | | Income (Loss) | | | Capital Gain (Loss) | | | Derivative Instruments | | | (Net Assets) | |
Balance at December 31, 2009 | | | 21,628,202 | | | $ | 21,628 | | | $ | 295,174,063 | | | $ | (4,944,530 | ) | | $ | - | | | $ | (50,075,613 | ) | | $ | 240,175,548 | |
Net increase (decrease) in | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
stockholders' equity (net assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
resulting from operations | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 5,705,943 | | | | (18,613 | ) | | | 3,193,773 | | | | 8,881,103 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends declared | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (7,353,589 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | (7,353,589 | ) |
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Balance at June 30, 2010 (unaudited) | | | 21,628,202 | | | $ | 21,628 | | | $ | 295,174,063 | | | $ | (6,592,176 | ) | | $ | (18,613 | ) | | $ | (46,881,840 | ) | | $ | 241,703,062 | |
(See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements)
NGP CAPITAL RESOURCES COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
| | For The Six Months Ended | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | June 30, 2009 | |
| | | | | | |
Cash flows from operating activities | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in stockholders' equity (net assets) resulting from operations | | $ | 8,881,103 | | | $ | (21,205,846 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in stockholders' equity (net assets) | | | | | | | | |
resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | | | | | | | |
Payment-in-kind interest | | | (2,585,664 | ) | | | (1,378,292 | ) |
Net amortization of premiums, discounts and fees | | | 6,856,303 | | | | 6,267,170 | |
Change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on portfolio securities, | | | | | | | | |
corporate notes and commodity derivative instruments before taxes | | | (3,771,159 | ) | | | 28,989,372 | |
Effects of changes in operating assets and liabilities | | | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable and other current assets | | | (38,260 | ) | | | 40,775 | |
Interest receivable | | | (140,404 | ) | | | (1,110,670 | ) |
Prepaid assets | | | 600,583 | | | | 903,654 | |
Current portion of deferred income taxes | | | 17,261 | | | | (2,213,219 | ) |
Non-current deferred income taxes | | | 32,876 | | | | (374,574 | ) |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | (376,879 | ) | | | (3,378,007 | ) |
Income taxes payable | | | (28,708 | ) | | | 356,599 | |
Purchase of investments in portfolio securities, corporate notes | | | | | | | | |
and commodity derivative instruments | | | (3,967,803 | ) | | | (23,212,163 | ) |
Redemption of investments in portfolio securities, corporate notes | | | | | | | | |
and commodity derivative instruments | | | 6,436,615 | | | | 39,532,549 | |
Net purchase of investments in U.S. Treasury Bills | | | - | | | | (76,151,096 | ) |
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | | 11,915,864 | | | | (52,933,748 | ) |
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Cash flows from financing activities | | | | | | | | |
Borrowings under revolving credit facility | | | 124,905,200 | | | | 32,000,000 | |
Repayments on revolving credit facility | | | (132,405,200 | ) | | | (62,000,000 | ) |
Dividends paid | | | (7,353,589 | ) | | | (13,193,203 | ) |
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Net cash used in financing activities | | | (14,853,589 | ) | | | (43,193,203 | ) |
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | | | (2,937,725 | ) | | | (96,126,951 | ) |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | | | 108,288,217 | | | | 133,805,575 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | | $ | 105,350,492 | | | $ | 37,678,624 | |
(See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements)
NGP CAPITAL RESOURCES COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
June 30, 2010
(Unaudited)
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Portfolio Company | | Energy Industry Segment | | Investment (1) (2) (4) | | Principal | | Cost | | Fair Value (3) |
TARGETED INVESTMENTS (19) | | | | | | | | | | |
Control Investments - Majority Owned (50% to 100% owned) | | | | | | | | |
Alden Resources, LLC | | Coal Production | | Senior Secured | | $ 23,100,169 | | $ 21,425,946 | | $ 21,325,946 |
| | | | Multiple-Advance Term Loan - Tranche A | | | | | | |
| | | | (The greater of 12.00% or LIBOR + | | | | | | |
| | | | 9.00 % cash, 15.00% or LIBOR + | | | | | | |
| | | | 12.00% PIK, due 1/05/2013) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Senior Secured | | 22,545,581 | | 19,519,841 | | 19,519,841 |
| | | | Multiple-Advance Term Loan - Tranche B | | | | | | |
| | | | (The greater of 12.00% or LIBOR + | | | | | | |
| | | | 9.00 % cash, 15.00% or LIBOR + | | | | | | |
| | | | 12.00% PIK, due 1/05/2013) (6) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Class E Units - 100% of outstanding units | | | | 5,800,000 | | 5,800,000 |
| | | | entitled to 100% of distributions of | | | | | | |
| | | | Alden Resources until payout, | | | | | | |
| | | | 80% after payout (5) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Senior Secured | | 2,619,389 | | 2,619,389 | | 2,619,389 |
| | | | Multiple-Advance Term Loan - Revolver | | | | | | |
| | | | (The greater of 12.00% or LIBOR + | | | | | | |
| | | | 9.00 % cash, 15.00% or LIBOR + | | | | | | |
| | | | 12.00% PIK, due 1/05/2013) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Royalty Interest | | | | 2,508,247 | | 5,330,000 |
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BSR Holdings, LLC (7) | | Oil & Natural Gas | | Units - 100% of outstanding units of | | | | 300,000 | | 300,000 |
| | Production and Development | | BSR Holdings, LLC which holds 50% working | | | | | | |
| | | | interest in certain BSR Loco Bayou, LLC | | | | | | |
| | | | oil and gas properties (5) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Overriding Royalty Interest | | | | 14,750 | | 100,000 |
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DeanLake Operator, LLC | | Oil & Natural Gas | | Class A Preferred Units - 100% of outstanding | | | | 14,000,255 | | 10,000,000 |
| | Production and Development | | units entitled to 100% of distributions of | | | | | | |
| | | | DeanLake Operator, LLC until payout, | | | | | | |
| | | | 80% after payout (5) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Overriding Royalty Interest | | | | 17,743 | | 100,000 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Formidable, LLC | | Oil & Natural Gas | | Senior Secured | | 38,780,316 | | 38,780,316 | | 5,600,000 |
| | Production and Development | | Multiple-Advance Term Loan | | | | | | |
| | | | (LIBOR + 5.50% cash, LIBOR + 8.50% | | | | | | |
| | | | default, due 5/31/2008) (6) (11) | | | | | | |
| | | | Warrants (5) | | | | 500,000 | | - |
| | | | Formidable Holdings, LLC Units - 100% of | | | | 10,000 | | - |
| | | | pledged stock of Formidable, LLC (5) (11) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Rubicon Energy Partners, | | Oil & Natural Gas | | LLC Units (4,000 units) representing | | | | - | | - |
LLC | | Production and Development | | 50% ownership of the assets of | | | | | | |
| | | | Rubicon Energy Partners, LLC (5) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
TierraMar Energy LP | | Oil & Natural Gas | | Class A Preferred LP Units - 100% of | | | | 17,710,788 | | 6,000,000 |
| | Production and Development | | outstanding units entitled to 100% of | | | | | | |
| | | | distributions of TierraMar Energy LP until | | | | | | |
| | | | payout, 67% after payout (5) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Overriding Royalty Interest | | | | 15,369 | | 300,000 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Control Investments - Majority Owned (50% to 100% owned) | | | | $ 123,222,644 | | $ 76,995,176 |
(See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements)
NGP CAPITAL RESOURCES COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
June 30, 2010
(Unaudited)
(continued)
Portfolio Company | | Energy Industry Segment | | Investment (1) (2) (4) | | Principal | | Cost | | Fair Value (3) |
TARGETED INVESTMENTS (19) - Continued | | | | | | | | |
Affiliate Investments - (5% to 25% owned) | | | | | | | | |
BioEnergy Holding, LLC | | Alternative Fuels and | | Senior Secured Notes | | $ 14,420,170 | | $ 13,111,310 | | $ 13,111,310 |
| | Specialty Chemicals | | (15.00%, due 3/06/2015) | | | | | | |
| | | | BioEnergy International Warrants (5) (12) | | | | 34,766 | | 34,766 |
| | | | BioEnergy Holding Units - 11.5% of outstanding | | | | 1,296,771 | | 1,296,771 |
| | | | units of BioEnergy Holdings, LLC (5) | | | | | | |
| | | | Myriant Technologies Warrants (5) (13) | | | | 49,238 | | 49,238 |
| | | | Myriant Technologies Units - 1.9% of the | | | | 418,755 | | 418,755 |
| | | | outstanding units of Myriant Technologies, LLC (5) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Bionol Clearfield, LLC (9) (17) | | Alternative Fuels and | | Senior Secured Tranche C | | 4,975,000 | | 4,975,000 | | 4,975,000 |
| | Specialty Chemicals | | 2nd Lien Term Loan | | | | | | |
| | | | (LIBOR + 7.00% cash, LIBOR + 9.00% | | | | | | |
| | | | default, due 9/06/2016) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Resaca Exploitation Inc. | | Oil & Natural Gas | | Senior Secured | | 10,000,000 | | 9,861,134 | | 9,861,134 |
| | Production and Development | | Revolving Credit Facility | | | | | | |
| | | | (The greater of 8.0% or LIBOR + 5.50%, | | | | | | |
| | | | due 5/01/2012) | | | | | | |
| | | | Common Stock (1,330,219 shares) - representing | | | | 3,235,256 | | 3,897,543 |
| | | | 6.86% of outstanding common stock of | | | | | | |
| | | | Resaca Exploitation Inc. (5) (14) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Subtotal Affiliate Investments - (5% to 25% owned) | | | | | | $ 32,982,230 | | $ 33,644,517 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Non-affiliate Investments - (Less than 5% owned) | | | | | | | | |
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation | | Oil & Natural Gas | | Multiple-Advance Net Profits Interest | | $ 9,928,920 | | $ 9,998,287 | | $ 10,298,287 |
2007-III Drilling Fund | | Production and Development | | (Due 4/23/2032) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
ATP Oil & Gas Corporation | | Oil & Natural Gas | | Limited Term Royalty Interest | | | | 2,018,814 | | 1,636,956 |
| | Production and Development | | (Volume Denominated - 400 MBBL Pay-off) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Limited Term Royalty Interest | | | | 10,911,501 | | 10,911,501 |
| | | | (Dollar Denominated - 16.00% Return) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Black Pool Energy | | Oil & Natural Gas | | Senior Secured | | 18,300,000 | | 18,082,943 | | 18,082,943 |
Partners, LLC | | Production and Development | | Multiple-Advance Term Loan | | | | | | |
| | | | (The greater of 15.00% or LIBOR + | | | | | | |
| | | | 11.00 % cash, due 10/24/2011) | | | | | | |
| | | | Overriding Royalty Interest | | | | 9,766 | | 100,000 |
| | | | Warrants (5) (15) | | | | 10,000 | | 10,000 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Chroma Exploration & | | Oil & Natural Gas | | 10,302 Shares Series A Participating | | | | 2,221,710 | | - |
Production, Inc. | | Production and Development | | Convertible Preferred Stock (6) | | | | | | |
| | | | 9,408 Shares Series AA Participating | | | | 2,089,870 | | 750,000 |
| | | | Convertible Preferred Stock (6) | | | | | | |
| | | | 8.11 Shares Common Stock (5) | | | | - | | - |
| | | | Warrants (5) (8) | | | | - | | - |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Greenleaf Investments, LLC | | Oil & Natural Gas | | Senior Secured | | 9,476,748 | | 9,368,809 | | 9,368,809 |
| | Production and Development | | Multiple-Advance Term Loan | | | | | | |
| | | | (The greater of 10.50% or LIBOR + 6.50%, | | | | | | |
| | | | due 4/30/2011) | | | | | | |
| | | | Overriding Royalty Interest | | | | 12,981 | | 400,000 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Nighthawk Transport I, LP | | Energy Services | | Second Lien Term Loan B (10) | | 13,022,642 | | - | | - |
| | | | LP Units (5) (10) | | | | - | | - |
| | | | Warrants (5) (10) | | | | - | | - |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Second Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan B (10) | | 1,457,656 | | - | | - |
(See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements)
NGP CAPITAL RESOURCES COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
June 30, 2010
(Unaudited)
(continued)
| | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio Company | | Energy Industry Segment | | Investment (1) (2) (4) | | Principal | | Cost | | Fair Value (3) |
TARGETED INVESTMENTS (19) - Continued | | | | | | | | |
Non-affiliate Investments - (Less than 5% owned) - Continued | | | | | | |
Tammany Oil & Gas, LLC | | Oil & Natural Gas | | Senior Secured | | $ 24,382,804 | | $ 24,382,804 | | $ 24,382,804 |
| | Production and Development | | Multiple-Advance Term Loan | | | | | | |
| | | | (The greater of 13.0% or LIBOR + 8.00%, | | | | | | |
| | | | due 3/21/2010) (16) | | | | | | |
| | | | Overriding Royalty Interest | | | | 153,420 | | 1,000,000 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Subtotal Non-affiliate Investments - (Less than 5% owned) | | | | | | $ 79,260,905 | | $ 76,941,300 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Subtotal Targeted Investments (62.01% of total investments) | | | | | $ 235,465,779 | | $ 187,580,993 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
CORPORATE NOTES (18) | | | | | | | | | | |
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. | | Oil & Natural Gas | | Senior Notes, 7.2%, due 2028 | | $ 10,000,000 | | $ 11,514,860 | | $ 9,555,858 |
| | Production and Development | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Subtotal Corporate Notes ( 3.16% of total investments) | | | | | | $ 11,514,860 | | $ 9,555,858 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | | | | | | | | |
Subtotal Cash and Cash Equivalents (34.83% of total investments) | | | | $ 105,350,492 | | $ 105,350,492 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS, CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | | | | | | $ 352,331,131 | | $ 302,487,343 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS | | | | | | | | $ (60,784,281) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | $ 241,703,062 |
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
(1) | All investments are pledged as collateral for obligations under the Company's credit facility. |
(2) | Percentages represent interest rates in effect at the end of the period and due dates represent the contractual maturity dates. |
(3) | Fair value of targeted investments is determined by or under the direction of the Board of Directors. |
(4) | All investments are in entities with primary operations in the United States of America. |
(5) | Non-income producing securities. |
(7) | BSR Loco Bayou repaid its term note in full on July 31, 2009. The Company retains ownership of ORRI and has exercised warrants in exchange for 50% working interest in certain BSR Loco Bayou properties which have been contributed to NGPC Asset Holdings II, LP in exchange for 100% of the outstanding units in BSR Holdings, LLC. |
(8) | Chroma warrants expire on April 5, 2012 and provide the Company the right to purchase 2,462 shares of common stock at a purchase price of $75.00 per share. |
(9) | Bionol Clearfield, LLC is owned 100% by BioEnergy Holdings, LLC. |
(10) | Due to insufficient recoveries in the liquidation under Nighthawk's voluntary petition under Chapter 7 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, the Company recognized a realized loss of its total remaining investment in Nighthawk notes, warrants and units in December 2009. |
(11) | Formidable senior note was accelerated and the Company foreclosed on the member units of Formidable, LLC on September 28, 2009. |
(12) | BioEnergy International, LLC warrants expire on August 15, 2010 and provide the Company the right to purchase 140,687 units, representing membership interests of BioEnergy International, LLC, at the purchase price of $10.00 per unit. |
(13) | Myriant Technologies, LLC warrants expire on August 15, 2015 and provide the Company the right to purchase 32,680 units, representing membership interests of Myriant Technologies, LLC, at the purchase price of $10.00 per unit. |
(14) | Resaca stock is listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange and, beginning on April 1, 2010, denominated in U.S. Dollars. Resaca Exploitation Inc. announced a five-to-one reverse stock split, effective June 23, 2010. |
(15) | Black Pool warrants expire seven years after repayment of principal and interest and provide the Company the right to purchase approximately 25% of membership interest at the exercise price of $0.01 per unit. |
(16) | Tammany Oil & Gas, LLC maturity date extended until September 21, 2010. |
(17) | Bionol Clearfield, LLC issued forebearance agreement on June 16, 2010 due to default event. |
(18) | Investments in corporate notes are level 2 securities hierarchy. |
(19) | All investments in targeted portfolio securities are level 3 securities hierarchy. |
(See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements)
NGP CAPITAL RESOURCES COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 2009
Portfolio Company | | Energy Industry Segment | | Investment (1)(2)(4) | | Principal | | Cost | | Fair Value (3) |
Targeted Investments (17) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Control Investments – Majority Owned (50% to 100% owned) | | | �� | | | | | | | | | |
Alden Resources, LLC | | Coal Production | | Senior Secured Multiple-Advance Term Loan - Tranche A (The greater of 12.00% or LIBOR + 9.00% cash, 15.00% or LIBOR + 12.00% PIK, due 1/05/2013) | | $ | 21,432,224 | | | $ | 19,499,779 | | | $ | 19,399,779 | |
| | | | Senior Secured Multiple-Advance Term Loan - Tranche B (The greater of 12.00% or LIBOR + 9.00% cash, 15.00% or LIBOR + 12.00% PIK, due 1/05/2013) (6) | | | 20,917,680 | | | | 19,519,841 | | | | 19,519,841 | |
| | | | Class E Units – 100% of outstanding units entitled to 100% of distributions of Alden Resources until payout, 80% after payout (5) | | | | | | | 5,800,000 | | | | 5,800,000 | |
| | | | Royalty Interest | | | | | | | 2,519,051 | | | | 5,330,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BSR Holdings, LLC (7) | | Oil & Natural Gas Production and Development | | Units – 100% of outstanding units of BSR Holdings, LLC which holds 50% working interest in certain BSR Loco Bayou, LLC oil and gas properties (5) | | | | | | | 300,000 | | | | 300,000 | |
| | | | Overriding Royalty Interest | | | | | | | 16,460 | | | | 100,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
DeanLake Operator, LLC | | Oil & Natural Gas Production and Development | | Senior Secured Term Loan (10.00% cash, 12.00% PIK, payable quarterly, due 6/30/2011) | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 3,500,000 | |
| | | | Class A Preferred Units – 100% of outstanding units entitled to 100% of distributions of DeanLake Operator, LLC until payout, 80% after payout (5) | | | | | | | 10,400,255 | | | | 6,500,000 | |
| | | | Overriding Royalty Interest | | | | | | | 18,046 | | | | 100,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Formidable, LLC | | Oil & Natural Gas Production and Development | | Senior Secured Multiple-Advance Term Loan (LIBOR + 5.50% cash, LIBOR + 8.50% default, due 5/31/2008) (6) | | | 38,780,316 | | | | 38,780,316 | | | | 5,600,000 | |
| | | | Warrants (5) | | | | | | | 500,000 | | | | — | |
| | | | Formidable Holdings, LLC Units – 100% of pledged stock of Formidable, LLC (5)(11) | | | | | | | 10,000 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Rubicon Energy Partners, LLC | | Oil & Natural Gas Production and Development | | LLC Units (4,000 units) representing 50% ownership of the assets of Rubicon Energy Partners, LLC (5) | | | | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TierraMar Energy LP | | Oil & Natural Gas Production and Development | | Class A Preferred LP Units – 100% of outstanding units entitled to 100% of distributions of TierraMar Energy LP until payout, 67% after payout (5) | | | | | | | 17,710,788 | | | | 6,000,000 | |
| | | | Overriding Royalty Interest | | | | | | | 15,876 | | | | 300,000 | |
Total Control Investments – Majority Owned (50% to 100% owned) | | $ | 118,590,412 | | | $ | 72,449,620 | |
NGP CAPITAL RESOURCES COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 2009
(continued)
Portfolio Company | | Energy Industry Segment | | Investment (1)(2)(4) | | Principal | | Cost | | Fair Value (3) |
Targeted Investments (17) – Continued | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Affiliate Investments – (5% to 25% owned) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BioEnergy Holding, LLC | | Alternative Fuels and Specialty Chemicals | | Senior Secured Notes (15.00%, due 3/06/2015) | | $ | 12,255,231 | | | $ | 10,862,125 | | | $ | 10,862,125 | |
| | | | BioEnergy International Warrants (5)(12) | | | | | | | 34,766 | | | | 34,766 | |
| | | | BioEnergy Holding Units – 11.5% of outstanding units of BioEnergy Holdings, LLC (5) | | | | | | | 1,296,771 | | | | 1,296,771 | |
| | | | Myriant Technologies Warrants (5)(13) | | | | | | | 49,238 | | | | 49,238 | |
| | | | Myriant Technologies Units – 1.9% of the outstanding units of Myriant Technologies, LLC (5) | | | | | | | 418,755 | | | | 418,755 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bionol Clearfield, LLC (9) | | Alternative Fuels and Specialty Chemicals | | Senior Secured Tranche C Construction Loan (LIBOR + 7.00%, due 9/06/2016) | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,000,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Resaca Exploitation Inc. | | Oil & Natural Gas Production and Development | | Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility (The greater of 8.0% or LIBOR + 5.50%, due 5/01/2012) | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 9,830,456 | | | | 9,830,456 | |
| | | | Common Stock (6,651,098 shares) – representing 6.86% of outstanding common stock of Resaca Exploitation Inc. (5)(15) | | | | | | | 3,235,256 | | | | 4,086,834 | |
Subtotal Affiliate Investments – (5% to 25% owned) | | $ | 30,727,367 | | | $ | 31,578,945 | |
Non-affiliate Investments – (Less than 5% owned) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation 2007 – III Drilling Fund | | Oil & Natural Gas Production and Development | | Multiple-Advance Net Profits Interest (Due 4/23/2032) | | $ | 10,579,495 | | | $ | 10,662,801 | | | $ | 11,012,799 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ATP Oil & Gas Corporation | | Oil & Natural Gas Production and Development | | Limited Term Royalty Interest (Volume Denominated – 400 MBBL Pay-off) | | | | | | | 9,335,754 | | | | 5,642,113 | |
| | | | Limited Term Royalty Interest (Dollar Denominated – 16.00% Return) | | | | | | | 14,935,631 | | | | 14,935,631 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Black Pool Energy Partners, LLC | | Oil & Natural Gas Production and Development | | Senior Secured Multiple-Advance Term Loan (The greater of 12.00% or LIBOR + 8.00% cash, 14.00% or LIBOR + 10.00% PIK, due 10/24/2011) | | | 18,300,000 | | | | 18,013,814 | | | | 18,013,814 | |
| | | | Overriding Royalty Interest | | | | | | | 9,884 | | | | 100,000 | |
| | | | Warrants (5)(16) | | | | | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Chroma Exploration & Production, Inc. | | Oil & Natural Gas Production and Development | | 10,302 Shares Series A Participating Convertible Preferred Stock (6) | | | | | | | 2,221,710 | | | | — | |
| | | | 9,408 Shares Series AA Participating Convertible Preferred Stock (6) | | | | | | | 2,089,870 | | | | 500,000 | |
| | | | 8.11 Shares Common Stock (5) | | | | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | Warrants (5)(8) | | | | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Greenleaf Investments, LLC | | Oil & Natural Gas Production and Development | | Senior Secured Multiple-Advance Term Loan (The greater of 10.50% or LIBOR + 6.50%, due 4/30/2011) | | | 10,783,558 | | | | 10,616,048 | | | | 10,616,048 | |
| | | | Overriding Royalty Interest | | | | | | | 31,028 | | | | 400,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Nighthawk Transport I, LP | | Energy Services | | Second Lien Term Loan B (10) | | | 13,022,642 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | LP Units (5)(10) | | | | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | Warrants (5)(10) | | | | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | Second Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan B (10) | | | 1,457,656 | | | | — | | | | — | |
(See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements)
NGP CAPITAL RESOURCES COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 2009
(continued)
Portfolio Company | | Energy Industry Segment | | Investment (1)(2)(4) | | Principal | | Cost | | Fair Value (3) |
Targeted Investments (17) – Continued | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-affiliate Investments – (Less than 5% owned) – Continued | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tammany Oil & Gas, LLC | | Oil & Natural Gas Production and Development | | Senior Secured Multiple-Advance Term Loan (The greater of 13.0% or LIBOR + 8.00%, due 3/21/2010) | | $ | 24,782,804 | | | $ | 24,734,973 | | | $ | 24,734,973 | |
| | | | Overriding Royalty Interest | | | | | | | 171,134 | | | | 1,000,000 | |
Subtotal Non-affiliate Investments – (Less than 5% owned) | | $ | 92,832,647 | | | $ | 86,965,378 | |
Subtotal Targeted Investments (61.93% of total investments) | | $ | 242,150,426 | | | $ | 190,993,943 | |
Corporate Notes (17) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. | | Oil & Natural Gas Production and Development | | Senior Notes, 7.2%, due 2028 | | $ | 10,000,000 | | | $ | 11,539,564 | | | $ | 9,062,200 | |
Subtotal Corporate Notes (2.94% of total investments) | | $ | 11,539,564 | | | $ | 9,062,200 | |
Commodity Derivative Instruments (17) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Put Options (14) | | | | Put Options with BP Corporation North America, Inc. to sell up to 32,750 Bbls of crude oil at a strike price of $85.00 per Bbl. 4 monthly contracts beginning on October 1, 2009 and expiring on January 31, 2010. | | | | | | $ | 30,100 | | | $ | 49,000 | |
Subtotal Commodity Derivatives (0.02% of total investments) | | $ | 30,100 | | | $ | 49,000 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Subtotal Cash and Cash Equivalents (35.11% of total investments) | | $ | 108,288,217 | | | $ | 108,288,217 | |
Total investments, cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 362,008,307 | | | $ | 308,393,360 | |
Liabilities in excess of other assets | | $ | (68,217,812) | |
Net assets | | $ | 240,175,548 | |
NGP CAPITAL RESOURCES COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 2009
(continued)
Notes to Consolidated Schedule of Investments
| (1) | All investments are pledged as collateral for obligations under the Company’s credit facility. |
| (2) | Percentages represent interest rates in effect at the end of the period and due dates represent the contractual maturity dates. |
| (3) | Fair value of targeted investments is determined by or under the direction of the Board of Directors. |
| (4) | All investments are in entities with primary operations in the United States of America. |
| (5) | Non-income producing securities. |
| (7) | BSR Loco Bayou repaid its term note in full on July 31, 2009. The Company retains ownership of ORRI and has exercised warrants in exchange for 50% working interest in certain BSR Loco Bayou properties which have been contributed to NGPC Asset Holdings II, LP in exchange for 100% of the outstanding units in BSR Holdings, LLC. |
| (8) | Chroma warrants expire on April 5, 2012 and provide the Company the right to purchase 2,462 shares of common stock at a purchase price of $75.00 per share. |
| (9) | Bionol Clearfield, LLC is owned 100% by BioEnergy Holdings, LLC. |
| (10) | Due to insufficient recoveries in the liquidation under Nighthawk’s voluntary petition under Chapter 7 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, the Company recognized a realized loss of its total remaining investment in Nighthawk notes, warrants and units in December 2009. |
| (11) | Formidable senior note was accelerated and the Company foreclosed on the member units of Formidable, LLC on September 28, 2009. |
| (12) | BioEnergy International, LLC warrants expire on August 15, 2010 and provide the Company the right to purchase 140,687 units, representing membership interests of BioEnergy International, LLC, at the purchase price of $10.00 per unit. |
| (13) | Myriant Technologies, LLC warrants expire on August 15, 2015 and provide the Company the right to purchase 32,680 units, representing membership interests of Myriant Technologies, LLC, at the purchase price of $10.00 per unit. |
| (14) | Put Options are related to the limited term royalty interest purchased from ATP Oil & Gas Corporation. |
| (15) | Resaca stock is listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange, denominated in British pounds and its reported fair value at December 31, 2009 has been converted to U.S. dollars at the exchange rate effective on December 31, 2009. |
| (16) | Black Pool warrants expire seven years after repayment of principal and interest and provide the Company the right to purchase approximately 25% of membership interest at the exercise price of $0.01 per unit. |
| (17) | All investments in portfolio securities, corporate notes and commodity derivative instruments are level 3 securities hierarchy. |
(See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements)
NGP CAPITAL RESOURCES COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(Unaudited)
| | For The Six Months Ended | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | June 30, 2009 | |
| | | | | | |
Per Share Data (1) | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.10 | | | $ | 12.15 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.28 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on portfolio securities, | | | | | | | | |
corporate notes and commodity derivative instruments (3) | | | 0.16 | | | | (1.26 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in stockholders' equity (net assets) | | | | | | | | |
resulting from operations | | | 0.42 | | | | (0.98 | ) |
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Dividends declared | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.18 | | | $ | 10.85 | |
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Market value, beginning of period | | $ | 8.13 | | | $ | 8.37 | |
Market value, end of period | | $ | 7.17 | | | $ | 5.87 | |
Market value return (2) | | | (7.96 | %) | | | (26.16 | %) |
Net asset value return (2) | | | 5.11 | % | | | (5.98 | %) |
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Ratios and Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | |
($ and shares in thousands) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period | | $ | 241,703 | | | $ | 234,710 | |
Average net assets | | $ | 240,939 | | | $ | 248,773 | |
Common shares outstanding at the end of the period | | | 21,628 | | | | 21,628 | |
Total operating expenses/average net assets (4) | | | 5.05 | % | | | 6.49 | % |
Total operating expenses less management and | | | | | | | | |
incentive fees and interest expense/average net assets (4) | | | 2.22 | % | | | 1.97 | % |
Total operating expenses less management | | | | | | | | |
and incentive fees/average net assets (4) | | | 2.73 | % | | | 3.67 | % |
Net investment income/average net assets (4) | | | 4.78 | % | | | 4.93 | % |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from | | | | | | | | |
operations/average net assets (4) | | | 7.43 | % | | | (17.19 | %) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 2.67 | % | | | 15.89 | % |
(1) | Per Share Data is based on common shares outstanding at the end of the period. |
(2) | Return calculations assume reinvestment of dividends and are not annualized. |
(3) | Calculated as a balancing amount necessary to reconcile the change in net assets value per share with the other per share information presented. This amount may not agree with the aggregate gains and losses for the period because the difference in the net asset value at the beginning and end of year may not equal the per share changes of the line items disclosed. |
(See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements)
NGP CAPITAL RESOURCES COMPANY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2010
(Unaudited)
NGP Capital Resources Company (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, where applicable, “NGPC”, or the “Company,” which may also be referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”) was organized as a Maryland corporation in July 2004. The Company has elected to be regulated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). In addition, for federal income tax purposes the Company has elected to be treated as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). The Company has several direct and indirect subsidiaries that are single member limited liability companies and wholly-owned limited partnerships established to hold certain portfolio investments or provide services to the Company in accordance with specific rules prescribed for a company operating as a RIC. These subsidiaries are: NGPC Funding GP, LLC, a Texas limited liability company; NGPC Nevada, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company; NGPC Funding, LP, a Texas limited partnership; NGPC Asset Holdings GP, LLC, a Texas limited liability company; NGPC Asset Holdings, LP, a Texas limited partnership; NGPC Asset Holdings II, LP, a Texas limited partnership (“NGPC II”); NGPC Asset Holdings III, LP, a Texas limited partnership; NGPC Asset Holdings V, LP, a Texas limited partnership and NGPC Asset Holdings VI, LP, a Texas limited partnership. The Company consolidates the financial results of its direct subsidiaries for financial reporting purposes. The Company does not consolidate the financial results of its portfolio companies.
The Company was created to invest primarily in small and mid-size private energy companies, which, until July 21, 2008, were generally defined as companies that have net asset values or annual revenues of less than $500 million and are not issuers of publicly traded securities. On July 21, 2008, the Securities and Exchange Commission expanded the definition of eligible portfolio companies (“Eligible Portfolio Companies”) to include domestic operating companies with securities listed on a national securities exchange so long as the company has a market capitalization of less than $250 million. The Company’s investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt investments with certain equity components.
The Company is managed and advised, subject to the overall supervision of the Company’s Board of Directors, by NGP Investment Advisor, LP (the “Manager”), a Delaware limited partnership owned by NGP Energy Capital Management, L.L.C. and NGP Administration, LLC (the “Administrator”), the Company’s administrator.
| Significant Accounting Policies |
The interim unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The management of the Company prepares the interim consolidated financial statements, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes the disclosures included herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature considered necessary for presentation of the information, have been included. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.
The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies consistently applied by the Company in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements:
Use of Estimates
The interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP that require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include short-term, liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less in accounts such as demand deposit accounts, money market accounts, certain overnight investment sweep accounts and money market fund accounts. Cash and cash equivalents are carried at cost, which approximates fair value.
Prepaid Assets
Prepaid assets consist of premiums paid for directors’ and officers’ insurance and fidelity bonds with a policy term of one year and fees associated with the establishment of the policy or credit facility.
Concentration of Credit Risk
The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with financial institutions and, at times, cash held in checking or money market accounts may exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insured limit.
Valuation of Investments
Investments are carried at fair value, as determined in good faith by the Company’s Board of Directors. On a quarterly basis, the investment team of the Manager prepares valuations for all of the assets in the Company’s portfolio and presents the valuations to the Company’s valuation committee, which we refer to as the Valuation Committee, and Board of Directors. The valuations are determined and recommended by the Valuation Committee to the Board of Directors, which reviews and ratifies the final portfolio valuations.
Investments in securities for which market quotations are readily available are recorded in the financial statements at such market quotations as of the valuation date. For investments in securities for which market quotations are unavailable, or which have various degrees of trading restrictions, the investment team of the Manager prepares valuation analyses, as generally described below.
Using the most recently available financial statements, forecasts and, when applicable, comparable transaction data, the investment team of the Manager prepares valuation analyses for the various securities in the Company’s investment portfolio. These valuation analyses are prepared using traditional valuation methodologies, which rely on estimates of the asset values and enterprise values of portfolio companies issuing securities.
The methodologies for determining asset valuations include estimates based on: the liquidation or sale value of a portfolio company’s assets, the discounted value of expected future net cash flows from the assets and third party valuations of a portfolio company’s assets, such as engineering reserve reports of oil and natural gas properties. The investment team of the Manager considers some or all of the above valuation methods to determine the estimated asset value of a portfolio company.
The 1940 Act requires the separate identification of investments according to the percentage ownership in a portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities. The percentages and categories are as follows:
· | Non-affiliate investments - the Company owns less than 5% of a portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities |
· | Affiliate investments - the Company owns more than 5% but not more than 25% of a portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities |
· | Control investments - the Company owns more than 25% of a portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities |
· | Control investments – majority owned - the Company owns more than 50% of a portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities. |
The methodologies for determining enterprise valuations include estimates based on: valuations of comparable public companies, recent sales of comparable companies, the value of recent investments in the equity securities of a portfolio company and also on the methodologies used for asset valuations. The investment team of the Manager considers some or all of the above valuation methods to determine the estimated enterprise value of a portfolio company.
The methodologies for determining estimated current market values of comparable securities include estimates based on: recent initial offerings of comparable securities of public and private companies; recent secondary market sales of comparable securities of public and private companies; current market implied interest rates for comparable securities in general; and current market implied interest rates for non-comparable securities in general, with adjustments for such elements as size of issue, tenor and liquidity. The investment team of the Manager considers some or all of the above valuation methods to determine the estimated current market value of a comparable security.
Debt Securities: The Company records its investments in non-convertible debt securities at fair value which generally approximates cost plus amortized original issue discount, or OID, to the extent that the estimated asset or enterprise value of the portfolio company exceeds the outstanding debt of the portfolio company, subject to comparison to the estimated current market values of comparable securities. The Company records its investment in convertible debt securities at fair value which generally approximates the higher of: 1) cost plus amortized OID, to the extent that the estimated asset or enterprise value of the portfolio company equals or exceeds the outstanding debt of the portfolio company; and 2) the Company’s pro rata share, upon conversion, of the residual equity value of the portfolio company available after deducting all outstanding debt from its estimated enterprise value, both subject to comparison to the estimated current market values of comparable securities. If the estimated asset or enterprise value is less than the sum of the value of the Company’s debt investment and all other debt securities of the portfolio company pari passu or senior to the Company’s debt investment, the Company reduces the value of the debt investment beginning with the junior-most debt investment such that the asset or enterprise value less the value of the outstanding pari passu or senior debt is zero, subject to comparison to the estimated current market values of comparable securities. Investments in debt securities for which market quotations are readily available are recorded in the financial statements at such market quotations as of the valuation date.
Equity Securities: The Company records its investments in preferred and common equity securities (including warrants or options to acquire equity securities) at fair value based on its pro rata share of the residual equity value available after deducting all outstanding debt from the estimated enterprise value, subject to comparison to the estimated current market values of comparable securities.
Property-Based Equity Participation Rights: The Company records its investments in overriding royalty and net profits interests at fair value based on a multiple of cash flows generated by such investments, multiples from transactions involving the sale of comparable assets and/or the discounted value of expected future net cash flows from such investments. Appropriate cash flow multiples are derived from the review of comparable transactions involving similar assets. The discounted value of future net cash flows is derived, when appropriate, from third party valuations of a portfolio company’s assets, such as engineering reserve reports of oil and natural gas properties.
The Company estimates the fair value of the crude oil and natural gas options using a combined income and market based valuation methodology based upon forward commodity price and volatility curves. Independent pricing services provide the curves which reflect broker market quotes.
Due to the uncertainty inherent in the valuation process, such estimates of fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the securities existed, and the differences could be material. Additionally, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the gains or losses ultimately realized on these investments to be different from the valuations currently assigned.
Securities Transactions, Interest and Dividend Income Recognition
All securities transactions are accounted for on a trade-date basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are expected to be collected. Premiums and discounts are accreted into interest income using the effective interest method. Detachable warrants, other equity securities or property interests such as overriding royalty interests obtained in conjunction with the acquisition of debt securities are recorded separately from the debt securities at their initial fair value, with a corresponding amount recorded as a discount to the associated debt security. Income from overriding royalty interests is recognized as received and the recorded assets are charged amortization using the units of production method. The portion of the loan origination fees paid that represent additional yield or discount on a loan are deferred and accreted into interest income over the life of the loan using the effective interest method. Upon the prepayment of a loan or debt security, any unamortized loan origination fees are recorded as interest income and any unamortized premium or discount is recorded as a realized gain or loss. Market premiums or discounts on acquired loans or fixed income investments are accreted into interest income using the effective interest method. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date. The Company accrues interest and dividends on investments when there is no question as to collectability. When collectability of interest or dividends is doubtful, the Company places the investment on non-accrual status and any existing interest or dividend receivable balances are evaluated to determine if a write off is necessary. Collectability of the interest and dividends is assessed based on many factors, including the portfolio company’s ability to service its loan based on current and projected cash flows as well as the current valuation of the portfolio company’s assets.
Payment-in-Kind Interest and Dividends
The Company may have investments in its portfolio that contain payment-in-kind (“PIK”) provisions. PIK interest or dividends, computed at the contractual rate specified in each investment agreement, are added to the principal balance of the investment and recorded as interest or dividend income. For investments with PIK interest or dividends, the Company bases income accruals on the principal balance including any PIK. If the portfolio company’s asset valuation is not sufficient to cover the contractual interest, the Company will not accrue interest income or dividend income on the investment. To maintain the Company’s RIC status, this non-cash source of income must be paid out to stockholders in the form of dividends, even though the Company has not yet collected the cash. For the quarter ended June 30, 2010, PIK interest income was $0.9 million, net of a $0.8 million reserve. For the quarter ended June 30, 2009, PIK interest income was $0.5 million, with no reserve adjustment. No PIK dividend income was recognized during the quarter ended June 30, 2010 or 2009.
Net Realized Gains or Losses and Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation or Depreciation
Realized gains and losses are measured by the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the amortized cost basis of the investment, considering unamortized fees and prepayment premiums, and without regard to unrealized appreciation or depreciation previously recognized, and include investments charged off during the year, net of recoveries. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation reflects the change in portfolio investment values during the reporting period including the reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation or depreciation, when capital gains or losses are realized.
The Company has decided not to designate commodity derivative instruments as hedging instruments for financial accounting purposes. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation reflects the change in derivative values during the reporting period including the reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation or depreciation, when settled gains or losses are realized.
Fee Income Recognition
Fees primarily include financial advisory, transaction structuring, loan administration, commitment and prepayment fees. Financial advisory fees represent amounts received for providing advice and analysis to companies and are recognized as earned when such services are performed provided collection is probable. Transaction structuring fees represent amounts received for structuring, financing and executing transactions and are generally payable only if the transaction closes. Such fees are deferred and accreted into interest income over the life of the loan using the effective interest method. Commitment fees represent amounts received for committed funding and are generally payable whether or not the transaction closes. On transactions that close within the commitment period, commitment fees are deferred and accreted into interest income over the life of the loan using the effective interest method. Commitment fees on transactions that do not close are recognized in the month the commitment period expires. Prepayment and loan administration fees are recognized as they are received. For the quarters ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, the Company accreted approximately $0.2 million and $0.5 million of fee income, respectively, into interest income.
Dividends
Dividends to stockholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Company currently intends that its distributions each year will be sufficient to maintain the Company’s status as a RIC for federal income tax purposes and to eliminate excise tax liability. The Company currently intends to make distributions to stockholders on a quarterly basis of substantially all net taxable income. The Company also intends to make distributions of net realized capital gains, if any, at least annually. However, the Company may in the future decide to retain such capital gains for investment and designate such retained amount as a deemed distribution. The amount to be paid out as a dividend, if any, is determined by the Board of Directors each quarter and is based on the annual taxable earnings estimated by the Manager. Based on that estimate, a dividend is declared each quarter and paid shortly thereafter.
The following table summarizes the Company’s recent distribution history:
Distribution History |
| | | | | | |
Declaration Date | | Amount | | Record Date | | Payment Date |
March 10, 2009 | | $ 0.200 | | March 31, 2009 | | April 10, 2009 |
June 11, 2009 | | $ 0.120 | | June 30, 2009 | | July 10, 2009 |
September 10, 2009 | | $ 0.150 | | September 30, 2009 | | October 9, 2009 |
December 3, 2009 | | $ 0.170 | | December 31, 2009 | | January 7, 2010 |
March 10, 2010 | | $ 0.170 | | March 31, 2010 | | April 9, 2010 |
June 15, 2010 | | $ 0.170 | | June 30, 2010 | | July 9, 2010 |
The Company has established an “opt out” dividend reinvestment plan for its common stockholders. As a result, if the Company declares a dividend, then a stockholder’s cash dividend will be automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Company’s common stock unless the stockholder, or his or her broker, specifically “opts out” of the dividend reinvestment plan and elects to receive cash dividends. It is customary practice for many brokers to “opt out” of dividend reinvestment plans on behalf of their clients unless specifically instructed otherwise. As of July 9, 2010, the date of the most recent dividend payment, holders of 2,262,290 shares, or approximately 10.5% of the 21,628,202 outstanding common shares, participated in the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan.
The Company’s dividend reinvestment plan provides for the plan agent to purchase shares in the open market for credit to the accounts of plan participants unless the average of the closing sales prices for the shares for the five days immediately preceding the payment date exceeds 110% of the most recently reported net asset value per share.
The table below summarizes participation in the Company’s recent dividend reinvestment plan:
Dividend Reinvestment Plan Participation
| | | | | Percentage of | | | | | | | | Common Stock Dividends | |
| | Participating | | | Outstanding | | Total | | | | | | Purchased in | | | Purchased | |
Dividend | | Shares | | | Shares | | Distribution | | | Cash Dividends | | | Open Market (1) | | | Price | |
March 2009 | | | 2,179,204 | | | | 10.1 | % | | $ | 4,325,640 | | | $ | 3,889,799 | | | $ | 435,841 | | | $ | 6.4340 | |
June 2009 | | | 1,889,207 | | | | 8.7 | % | | $ | 2,595,384 | | | $ | 2,368,679 | | | $ | 226,705 | | | $ | 5.7848 | |
September 2009 | | | 2,306,518 | | | | 10.7 | % | | $ | 3,244,230 | | | $ | 2,898,252 | | | $ | 345,978 | | | $ | 7.6243 | |
December 2009 | | | 2,372,306 | | | | 11.0 | % | | $ | 3,676,794 | | | $ | 3,273,502 | | | $ | 403,292 | | | $ | 8.8884 | |
March 2010 | | | 2,343,298 | | | | 10.8 | % | | $ | 3,676,794 | | | $ | 3,278,433 | | | $ | 398,361 | | | $ | 7.7955 | |
June 2010 | | | 2,262,290 | | | | 10.5 | % | | $ | 3,676,794 | | | $ | 3,292,205 | | | $ | 384,589 | | | $ | 7.7944 | |
(1) Shares are purchased or issued in the following month.
Income Taxes
We currently qualify as a RIC for federal income tax purposes, which generally allows us to avoid paying corporate income taxes on income or gains that we distribute to our stockholders. We have distributed and intend to distribute sufficient dividends to eliminate taxable income. We may also be subject to federal excise tax if we do not distribute at least 98% of our investment company taxable income in any calendar year and 98% of our capital gains in any calendar year. Dividends to stockholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Company currently intends that its distributions each year will be sufficient to maintain the Company’s status as a RIC for federal income tax purposes and to eliminate excise tax liability.
Certain of our wholly owned subsidiaries have elected to be taxed as a corporation for federal income tax purposes. Each of these subsidiaries may hold one or more portfolio investments listed on our Consolidated Schedule of Investments. These taxable subsidiaries allow us to hold portfolio companies organized as LLCs or other forms of pass-through entities and still satisfy the RIC tax requirement that at least 90% of our gross revenue for income tax purposes must consist of investment income. The income of the LLCs or other pass-through entities owned by our taxable subsidiaries is taxed to the subsidiary only and does not flow through to the RIC. We do not consolidate the taxable subsidiaries for income tax purposes. We do consolidate the results of our taxable subsidiaries for financial reporting purposes and therefore our Consolidated Statements of Operations reflects any income tax expense of those subsidiaries.
Note 3: | Credit Facilities and Borrowings |
Under the terms of the Company’s Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement (as amended, the “Investment Facility”), the lenders have agreed to extend revolving credit to the Company in an amount not to exceed $67.5 million, with the ability to increase the credit available to an amount not to exceed $107.5 million by obtaining additional commitments from existing lenders or new lenders. The total amount committed was $67.5 million and the amount outstanding was $60.0 million under the Investment Facility as of June 30, 2010. By comparison, the total amount committed as of June 30, 2009 was $87.5 million and the amount outstanding was $15.0 million under the Investment Facility. The Investment Facility matures on August 31, 2012, and bears interest, at the Company’s option, at either (i) LIBOR plus 425 to 575 basis points, based on the degree of leverage of the Company or (ii) the base rate plus 325 to 475 basis points, based on the degree of leverage of the Company. Proceeds from the Investment Facility will be used to supplement the Company’s equity capital to make portfolio investments. As of June 30, 2010, the interest rate was 7.0% on $60.0 million (Prime plus 375 basis points).
In February 2010, the Company had a letter of credit of $2.594 million issued under the Investment Facility with respect to its investment in Alden Resources, LLC (“Alden”). As of June 30, 2010, the letter of credit balance was $1.845 million but was not drawn. The letter of credit balance was $2.296 million on July 8, 2010 but was not drawn.
As of June 30, 2010, the amount available under the Investment Facility was $5.66 million. The Company repaid the entire $60.0 million balance in July 2010.
The obligations under the Investment Facility are collateralized by substantially all of the Company’s assets and are guaranteed by the Company’s existing and future subsidiaries, other than special purpose subsidiaries and certain other subsidiaries. The Investment Facility contains affirmative and reporting covenants and certain financial ratio and restrictive covenants, including: (a) maintaining a ratio of net asset value to consolidated total indebtedness (excluding net hedging liabilities) of the Company and its subsidiaries, of not less than 2.25:1.0, (b) maintaining a ratio of net asset value to consolidated total indebtedness (including net hedging liabilities) of the Company and its subsidiaries, of not less than 2.0:1.0, (c) maintaining a ratio of EBITDA to interest expense of the Company and its subsidiaries of not less than 3.0:1.0, (d) limitations on additional indebtedness, (e) limitations on liens, (f) limitations on mergers and other fundamental changes, (g) limitations on dividends, (h) limitations on disposition of assets other than in the normal course of business, (i) limitations on transactions with affiliates, (j) limitations on agreements that prohibit liens on properties of the Company and its subsidiary guarantors, (k) limitations on sale and leaseback transactions, (l) limitations on speculative hedging transactions and (m) limitations on the aggregate amount of unfunded commitments. From time to time, certain of the lenders may provide customary commercial and investment banking services to the Company.
In addition to the Company’s Investment Facility, the Company may also fund a portion of its investments with issuances of equity or senior debt securities. The Company may also securitize a portion of its investments in mezzanine or senior secured loans or other assets. The Company expects its primary use of funds to be investments in portfolio companies, cash distributions to holders of its common stock and payment of fees and other operating expenses.
Note 4: | 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.
Base Management 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.
The entire amount of the $1,423,830 management and incentive fees payable to the Manager as of June 30, 2010 consists of the base management fee for the quarter ended June 30, 2010.
Incentive Fee: 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.
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. |
There were no investment income incentive fees earned for the second quarters of 2010 and 2009.
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. No capital gains incentive fees were paid for the second quarters of 2010 and 2009.
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 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, 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 November 3, 2009, the Company’s Board of Directors, including all of the independent directors, approved an extension of the investment advisory agreement through November 9, 2010.
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.
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 $713,571 in accounts payable and accrued expenses as of June 30, 2010, $280,792 was due to the Administrator for expenses incurred on the Company’s behalf for the month of June 2010. By comparison, $194,273 was due to the Administrator for expenses incurred on the Company’s behalf for the month of June 2009.
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 November 3, 2009, the Company’s Board of Directors, including all of the independent directors, approved the continuation of the administration agreement through November 9, 2010.
Note 5: | 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.
For the five years ended December 31, 2009, the Company met all RIC requirements. The Company distributed substantially all of its investment company taxable income for these years. Thus, the Company did not incur any federal income tax liability for any of these periods.
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 for 2005 and later years, it is uncertain whether the Company will fully utilize the tax benefit of its loss carryforward.
Certain of our wholly owned subsidiaries have elected to be taxed as a corporation for federal income tax purposes. The following Company consolidated subsidiaries are taxable entities: NGPC Asset Holdings, LP, NGPC Asset Holdings II, LP, NGPC Asset Holdings III, LP, NGPC Asset Holdings V, LP and NGPC Asset Holdings VI, LP, collectively NGPCAH.
The difference between the effective income tax rate of 0.79% and the statutory federal tax rate of 34% for the six months ended June 30, 2010 is primarily attributable to RIC investment company taxable income that generally will not be subject to federal income tax.
The difference between the effective income tax rate of 0.49% and the statutory federal tax rate of 34% for the three months ended June 30, 2010 is attributable to RIC investment company taxable income that generally will not be subject to federal income tax.
Note 6: | Commitments and Contingencies |
As of June 30, 2010, the Company had investments in or commitments to fund investments to fifteen portfolio companies totaling $242.5 million, of which $237.1 million was outstanding and $5.4 million 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.
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. The table below summarizes the reclassifications from undistributed net investment income (loss), undistributed net realized capital gain (loss), and paid-in capital in excess of par for the year ended December 31, 2009. These reclassifications are primarily due to operating losses, return of capital distributions, reclassification of the distribution of dividends paid, non-deductible meal expenses, non-deductible excise taxes, income and expenses from wholly owned subsidiaries and the $13.9 million write-off of the Company’s investment in Nighthawk.
Year | | Undistributed Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | Undistributed Net Realized Capital Gain (Loss) | | | Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par | |
2009 | | $ | 2,293,828 | | | $ | 12,180,142 | | | $ | (14,473,970 | ) |
Note 8: | Investments and Fair Value |
Investments consisted of the following as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009:
| | Investments, Cash and Cash Equivalents | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, 2010 | |
| | Cost | | | % of total | | | Fair Value | | | % of total | |
Long term investments | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Senior secured debt | | $ | 162,127,492 | | | | 46.0 | % | | $ | 128,847,176 | | | | 42.6 | % |
Royalty interests | | | 2,732,276 | | | | 0.8 | % | | | 7,330,000 | | | | 2.4 | % |
Limited term royalties | | | 12,930,315 | | | | 3.7 | % | | | 12,548,457 | | | | 4.1 | % |
Net profits interests | | | 9,998,287 | | | | 2.8 | % | | | 10,298,287 | | | | 3.4 | % |
Membership and partnership units | | | 39,536,569 | | | | 11.2 | % | | | 23,815,526 | | | | 7.9 | % |
Participating preferred stock | | | 4,311,580 | | | | 1.2 | % | | | 750,000 | | | | 0.3 | % |
Common stock | | | 3,235,256 | | | | 0.9 | % | | | 3,897,543 | | | | 1.3 | % |
Warrants | | | 594,004 | | | | 0.2 | % | | | 94,004 | | | | 0.0 | % |
Total long term investments | | $ | 235,465,779 | | | | 66.8 | % | | $ | 187,580,993 | | | | 62.0 | % |
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Corporate notes | | | 11,514,860 | | | | 3.3 | % | | | 9,555,858 | | | | 3.2 | % |
Total Investments | | $ | 246,980,639 | | | | 70.1 | % | | $ | 197,136,851 | | | | 65.2 | % |
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Cash and cash equivalents | | | 105,350,492 | | | | 29.9 | % | | | 105,350,492 | | | | 34.8 | % |
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Total investments, cash | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
and cash equivalents | | $ | 352,331,131 | | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 302,487,343 | | | | 100.0 | % |
| | Investments, Cash and Cash Equivalents | |
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| | December 31, 2009 | |
| | Cost | | | % of total | | | Fair Value | | | % of total | |
Long term investments | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Senior secured debt | | $ | 160,357,352 | | | | 44.3 | % | | $ | 127,077,036 | | | | 41.2 | % |
Royalty interests | | | 2,781,479 | | | | 0.8 | % | | | 7,330,000 | | | | 2.4 | % |
Limited term royalties | | | 24,271,385 | | | | 6.7 | % | | | 20,577,744 | | | | 6.7 | % |
Net profits interests | | | 10,662,801 | | | | 2.9 | % | | | 11,012,799 | | | | 3.6 | % |
Membership and partnership units | | | 35,936,569 | | | | 9.9 | % | | | 20,315,526 | | | | 6.6 | % |
Participating preferred stock | | | 4,311,580 | | | | 1.2 | % | | | 500,000 | | | | 0.2 | % |
Common stock | | | 3,235,256 | | | | 0.9 | % | | | 4,086,834 | | | | 1.3 | % |
Warrants | | | 594,004 | | | | 0.2 | % | | | 94,004 | | | | 0.0 | % |
Total long term investments | | $ | 242,150,426 | | | | 66.9 | % | | $ | 190,993,943 | | | | 62.0 | % |
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Corporate notes | | | 11,539,564 | | | | 3.2 | % | | | 9,062,200 | | | | 2.9 | % |
Crude oil put options | | | 30,100 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 49,000 | | | | 0.0 | % |
Total Investments | | $ | 253,720,090 | | | | 70.1 | % | | $ | 200,105,143 | | | | 64.9 | % |
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Cash and cash equivalents | | | 108,288,217 | | | | 29.9 | % | | | 108,288,217 | | | | 35.1 | % |
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Total investments, cash | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
and cash equivalents | | $ | 362,008,307 | | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 308,393,360 | | | | 100.0 | % |
The following three broad categories comprise the hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value:
| • | 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 tables 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 June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009. Fair value accounting classifies financial assets and liabilities 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 Company did not have any liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis at June 30, 2010 or December 31, 2009.
| | Fair Value Measurements as of June 30, 2010 | |
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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) | |
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Long Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Control investments | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Senior secured debt | | $ | 49,065,176 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 49,065,176 | |
Royalty interests | | | 5,830,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 5,830,000 | |
Preferred units | | | 22,100,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 22,100,000 | |
Total control investments | | | 76,995,176 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 76,995,176 | |
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Affiliate investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Senior secured debt | | | 27,947,444 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 27,947,444 | |
Equity | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common stock | | | 3,897,543 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,897,543 | |
Preferred units | | | 1,715,526 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,715,526 | |
Warrants | | | 84,004 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 84,004 | |
Sub-total equity | | | 5,697,073 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 5,697,073 | |
Total affiliate investments | | | 33,644,517 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 33,644,517 | |
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Non-affiliate investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Senior secured debt | | | 51,834,556 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 51,834,556 | |
Royalty interests | | | 1,500,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,500,000 | |
Limited term royalties | | | 12,548,457 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 12,548,457 | |
Net profits interests | | | 10,298,287 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 10,298,287 | |
Equity | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Participating preferred stock | | | 750,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 750,000 | |
Warrants | | | 10,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 10,000 | |
Sub-total equity | | | 760,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 760,000 | |
Total non-affiliate investments | | | 76,941,300 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 76,941,300 | |
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Corporate notes | | | 9,555,858 | | | | - | | | | 9,555,858 | | | | - | |
Total assets at fair value | | $ | 197,136,851 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 9,555,858 | | | $ | 187,580,993 | |
| | Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2009 | |
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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) | |
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Long Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Control investments | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Senior secured debt | | $ | 48,019,620 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 48,019,620 | |
Royalty interests | | | 5,830,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 5,830,000 | |
Preferred units | | | 18,600,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 18,600,000 | |
Total control investments | | | 72,449,620 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 72,449,620 | |
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Affiliate investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Senior secured debt | | | 25,692,581 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 25,692,581 | |
Equity | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common stock | | | 4,086,834 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,086,834 | |
Preferred units | | | 1,715,526 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,715,526 | |
Warrants | | | 84,004 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 84,004 | |
Sub-total equity | | | 5,886,364 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 5,886,364 | |
Total affiliate investments | | | 31,578,945 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 31,578,945 | |
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Non-affiliate investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Senior secured debt | | | 53,364,835 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 53,364,835 | |
Royalty interests | | | 1,500,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,500,000 | |
Limited term royalties | | | 20,577,744 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 20,577,744 | |
Net profits interests | | | 11,012,799 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 11,012,799 | |
Equity | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Participating preferred stock | | | 500,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 500,000 | |
Warrants | | | 10,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 10,000 | |
Sub-total equity | | | 510,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 510,000 | |
Total non-affiliate investments | | | 86,965,378 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 86,965,378 | |
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Corporate notes | | | 9,062,200 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 9,062,200 | |
Crude oil put options | | | 49,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 49,000 | |
Total assets at fair value | | $ | 200,105,143 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 200,105,143 | |
The following tables present roll-forwards of the changes in the fair value during the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2010 for all investments for which the Company determines fair value using unobservable (Level 3) factors. During the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2010, none of the investments in portfolio companies changed between the categories of Control Investments – Majority Owned, Affiliate Investments and Non-Affiliate Investments. During the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2010, investments in corporate notes were transferred from Level 3 to Level 2 due to change in observability of significant inputs.
| | Assets at Fair Value Using Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | |
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| | Control | | | Affiliate | | | Non-affiliate | | | Corporate | | | Total | |
| | Investments | | | Investments | | | Investments | | | Notes | | | Investments | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance as of March 31, 2010 | | $ | 75,435,448 | | | $ | 34,346,136 | | | $ | 83,256,296 | | | $ | 9,416,400 | | | $ | 202,454,280 | |
Transfers in (out) of Level 3 | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (9,062,200 | ) | | | (9,062,200 | ) |
Net amortization of premiums, discounts and fees | | | 125,511 | | | | 58,891 | | | | (4,059,893 | ) | | | 12,323 | | | | (3,863,168 | ) |
Net unrealized gains (losses) | | | (93,176 | ) | | | (748,010 | ) | | | 1,581,297 | | | | (366,523 | ) | | | 373,588 | |
Purchases | | | 673,218 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 673,218 | |
Payment-in-kind | | | 854,175 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 854,175 | |
Sales and repayments | | | - | | | | (12,500 | ) | | | (3,836,400 | ) | | | - | | | | (3,848,900 | ) |
Balance as of June 30, 2010 | | $ | 76,995,176 | | | $ | 33,644,517 | | | $ | 76,941,300 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 187,580,993 | |
| | Assets at Fair Value Using Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | |
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| | Control | | | Affiliate | | | Non-affiliate | | | Corporate | | | Commodity Derivative | | | Total | |
| | Investments | | | Investments | | | Investments | | | Notes | | | Instruments | | | Investments | |
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Balance as of December 31, 2009 | | $ | 72,449,620 | | | $ | 31,578,945 | | | $ | 86,965,378 | | | $ | 9,062,200 | | | $ | 49,000 | | | $ | 200,105,143 | |
Transfers in (out) of Level 3 | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (9,062,200 | ) | | | - | | | | (9,062,200 | ) |
Net amortization of premiums, discounts and fees | | | 244,897 | | | | 114,924 | | | | (7,191,420 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | (6,831,599 | ) |
Net unrealized gains (losses) | | | (86,675 | ) | | | (189,291 | ) | | | 3,547,663 | | | | - | | | | (18,900 | ) | | | 3,252,797 | |
Purchases | | | 2,719,389 | | | | 1,247,220 | | | | 1,194 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,967,803 | |
Payment-in-kind | | | 1,667,945 | | | | 917,719 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,585,664 | |
Sales and repayments | | | - | | | | (25,000 | ) | | | (6,381,515 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | (6,406,515 | ) |
Settlements | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (30,100 | ) | | | (30,100 | ) |
Balance as of June 30, 2010 | | $ | 76,995,176 | | | $ | 33,644,517 | | | $ | 76,941,300 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 187,580,993 | |
Note 9: | Commodity Derivative Instruments |
The Company may periodically enter into commodity derivative instruments to manage our exposure to commodity price fluctuations. The Company uses all of its derivatives for risk management purposes and does not hold any amounts for speculative or trading purposes. These contracts generally consist of options contracts on underlying commodities. Investments in derivative instruments represent future commitments or options to purchase or sell other financial instruments or commodities at specific prices on 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 Company acquired a limited term royalty interest from ATP Oil & Gas Corporation and received royalty payments from this investment based on crude oil and natural gas production and prices. As a result, the Company was 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 decided not to designate these instruments as hedging instruments for financial accounting purposes. We recognized the change in the instruments’ fair value currently on the Consolidated Statements of Operations as net increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on portfolio securities, corporate notes and commodity derivative instruments. The realized gains (losses) on commodity derivatives consist of revenues received on favorable expired options less the cost of all expired positions, and we recognized these gains in investment income.
All of the Company’s commodity derivative instruments were expired as of January 31, 2010.
The components of gains (losses) on commodity derivative instruments are as follows:
| | For the Six Months Ended | |
| | June 30, 2010 | | | June 30, 2009 | |
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Unrealized losses on commodity derivatives | | $ | (18,900 | ) | | $ | (6,307,927 | ) |
Realized gains on commodity derivatives | | | 16,079 | | | | 5,054,081 | |
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Net losses on commodity derivative instruments | | $ | (2,821 | ) | | $ | (1,253,846 | ) |
Note 10: | Recent Accounting Pronouncements |
In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-06, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, which amends ASC 820 and requires additional disclosure related to recurring and non-recurring fair value measurements in respect to transfers in and out of Levels 1 and 2 and activity in Level 3 fair value measurements. The update also clarifies existing disclosure requirements related to activity in Level 3 fair value measurements, which are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010 and for interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted the new guidance in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Item 2. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. |
The following analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with management’s discussion and analysis contained in our 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that relate to estimates or expectations of our future performance or financial condition may constitute “forward-looking statements” as defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results and conditions to differ materially from those projected, including, but not limited to,
| · | uncertainties associated with the timing of transaction closings; |
| · | changes in the prospects of our portfolio companies; |
| · | changes in interest rates; |
| · | changes in regional, national or international economic conditions and their impact on the industries in which we invest; |
| · | continued disruption of credit and capital markets; |
| · | the future operating results of our portfolio companies and their ability to achieve their objectives; |
| · | changes in the conditions of the industries in which we invest; |
| · | the adequacy of our cash resources and working capital; |
| · | the timing of cash flows, if any, from the operations of our portfolio companies; |
| · | the ability of our Manager to locate suitable investments for us and to monitor and administer the investments; and |
| · | other factors enumerated in our filings with the SEC. |
We may use words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “will,” “should,” “may” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on currently available operating, financial and competitive information and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and present expectations. Undue reliance should not be placed on such forward-looking statements, as such statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. Additional information regarding these and other risks and uncertainties is contained in our periodic filings with the SEC.
Overview
We are a financial services company created to invest primarily in debt securities of small and mid-size private energy companies. We have elected to be regulated as a BDC under the 1940 Act and, as such, we are required to comply with certain regulatory requirements. For instance, we generally have to invest at least 70% of our total assets in “qualifying assets,” which include securities of private U.S. companies, U.S. companies whose securities are listed on a national securities exchange but whose market capitalization is less than $250 million, cash, cash equivalents, U.S. government securities and high-quality debt investments that mature in one year or less. In addition, for federal income tax purposes we operate so as to be treated as a RIC under the Code. Pursuant to these elections, we generally will not have to pay corporate-level taxes on any income and capital gains we distribute to our stockholders. The Company has several direct and indirect subsidiaries that are single member limited liability companies and wholly-owned limited partnerships established to hold certain portfolio investments or provide services to the Company in accordance with specific rules prescribed for a company operating as a RIC. The Company consolidates the results of its subsidiaries for financial reporting purposes. The Company does not consolidate the financial results of its portfolio companies.
Our investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation primarily through debt investments with certain equity components. A key focus area for our targeted investments in the energy industry is domestic upstream businesses that produce, develop, acquire and explore for oil and natural gas. We also evaluate investment opportunities in such businesses as coal, power, electricity, energy services and alternative energy. Our investments generally range in size from $10 million to $50 million, however, we may invest more or less depending on market conditions and our Manager’s view of a particular investment opportunity. Our targeted investments primarily consist of debt instruments, including senior and subordinated loans combined in one facility, sometimes with an equity component, and subordinated loans, sometimes with equity components. We may also invest in preferred stock and other equity securities on a stand-alone basis.
We generate revenue in the form of interest income on the debt securities that we own, dividend income on any common or preferred stock that we own and capital gains or losses on any debt or equity securities that we acquire in portfolio companies and subsequently sell. Our investments, if in the form of debt securities, typically have a term of three to seven years and bear interest at a fixed or floating rate. To the extent achievable, we seek to collateralize our investments by obtaining security interests in our portfolio companies' assets. We also may acquire minority or majority equity interests in our portfolio companies, which may pay cash or in-kind dividends on a recurring or otherwise negotiated basis. In addition, we may generate revenue in other forms including commitment, origination, structuring, administration or due diligence fees; fees for providing managerial assistance; and possibly consultation fees. Any such fees generated in connection with our investments are recognized as earned.
Our level of investment activity can and does vary substantially from period to period depending on many factors, including the amount of debt and equity capital available to energy companies, the level of acquisition and divestiture activity for such companies, the level and volatility of energy commodity prices, the general economic environment and the competitive environment for the types of investments we make, and our own ability to raise capital, both through issuance of debt and equity securities, to fund our investments. We believe that the recent dislocation in the credit markets and decline in energy commodity prices should favorably impact the competitive environment, in that it is reducing the debt capital available to energy companies from other sources. Though the same macro economic factors also make our access to new debt and equity capital less certain, in October 2009, we extended the maturity date of our Investment Facility to August 2012. While we currently have capital available to invest, it is not unlimited. We remain committed to our underwriting and investment disciplines in selectively investing in appropriate risk-reward opportunities within the energy sector.
Accounting Policies
Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Changes in the economic environment, financial markets and any other parameters used in determining such estimates could cause actual results to differ materially. In addition to the discussion below, our significant accounting policies are further described in Note 2 of our consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Valuation of Investments
Investments are carried at fair value, as determined in good faith by the Company’s Board of Directors. On a quarterly basis, the investment team of the Manager prepares valuations for all of the assets in the Company’s portfolio and presents the valuations to the Company’s Valuation Committee and Board of Directors. The valuations are determined and recommended by the Valuation Committee to the Board of Directors, which reviews and ratifies the final portfolio valuations.
Investments in securities for which market quotations are readily available are recorded in the financial statements at such market quotations as of the valuation date. For investments in securities for which market quotations are unavailable, or which have various degrees of trading restrictions, the investment team of the Manager prepares valuation analyses.
Using the most recently available financial statements, forecasts and, when applicable, comparable transaction data, the investment team of the Manager prepares valuation analyses for the various securities in the Company’s investment portfolio. These valuation analyses are prepared using traditional valuation methodologies, which rely on estimates of the asset values and enterprise values of portfolio companies issuing securities, as well as estimated current market values for comparable securities.
The following three broad categories comprise the hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value:
| · | 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. |
Fair value accounting classifies financial assets and liabilities 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 Company estimates the fair value of the crude oil and natural gas options using a combined income and market based valuation methodology based upon forward commodity price and volatility curves. Independent pricing services provide the curves which reflect broker market quotes.
Portfolio and Investment Activity
In April 2010, the Company and Tammany Oil & Gas, LLC (“Tammany”) agreed to further amend the Company’s credit agreement with Tammany. Under the amended terms, the Company extended the maturity of the Tammany credit agreement from April 21, 2010 to September 21, 2010. The Company had previously amended the Tammany credit agreement to extend the maturity from March 21, 2010 to April 21, 2010.
In total for the quarter ended June 30, 2010, investments in existing portfolio companies decreased by a net amount of $5.6 million. No investments expired, and we did not add any new companies to our portfolio during the second quarter of 2010.
Following these transactions our investment portfolio consisted of fifteen portfolio companies and was invested as follows based on their fair values as of June 30, 2010: 45.0% in senior secured term loans, 0.3% in participating convertible preferred stock, 1.3% in common stock, 3.2% in corporate notes, 7.9% in membership and partnership units, 3.4% in net profits interests, and 4.1% in limited term royalty interests. The balance of our investment portfolio (as a percentage of the whole portfolio) was comprised 34.8% of cash and cash equivalents.
Results of Operations
Investment Income
Investment income for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 was $6.0 million, primarily attributable to $5.2 million in interest from targeted investments in ten portfolio companies and to $0.8 million from corporate notes, investments in cash and cash equivalents and fee income from third parties and affiliates. This compares to investment income for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 of $5.5 million, with $6.2 million attributable to interest from targeted investments in eleven portfolio companies, $1.9 million attributable to income from commodity derivative instruments, a $2.8 million net loss attributable to royalty income net of amortization, and $0.2 million from corporate notes, investments in cash and cash equivalents and fee income from third parties and affiliates.
For the six months ended June 30, 2010, investment income decreased by $2.8 million, or 20.2%, to $11.2 million from $14.1 million for the same period in 2009. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, we recorded $10.0 million attributable to targeted investments in portfolio companies, a $0.2 million net loss attributable to royalty income net of amortization and $1.4 million from corporate notes, investments in cash and cash equivalents and fee income from third parties and affiliates. This compares to $12.1 million attributable to targeted investments in portfolio companies, $5.1 million attributable to income from commodity derivative instruments, a $3.7 million net loss attributable to royalty income net of amortization and $0.6 million from corporate notes, investments in cash and cash equivalents and fee income from third parties and affiliates for the six months ended June 30, 2009.
Our total targeted portfolio balance decreased on a cost basis by approximately $38.3 million from $273.8 million on June 30, 2009 to $235.5 million on June 30, 2010. The balance of non-accruing and non-income producing investments on a cost basis increased from approximately $97.2 million at June 30, 2009 to approximately $106.0 million at June 30, 2010. The balance of non-accruing and non-income producing investments on a fair value basis increased from approximately $31.4 million at June 30, 2009 to approximately $53.7 million at June 30, 2010. Although LIBOR rates remained low during the second quarter of 2010, they had a minimal effect on our targeted investment income because of LIBOR floors established for new portfolio companies and certain other existing portfolio companies during 2010 and 2009. Additionally, the continued downward pressure on U.S. Treasury Bill interest rates during 2010 and 2009 reduced interest from cash and cash equivalents.
At June 30, 2010, the weighted average yield on targeted portfolio investments, exclusive of capital gains, was 7.28%. The weighted average yield of our corporate notes was 5.82%. The weighted average yield of our cash & cash equivalents was 0.51%. The weighted average yield on our total capital invested at June 30, 2010 was 5.21%. Further, three investments totaling $62.6 million on a cost basis (Formidable, LLC (“Formidable”), $38.8 million; Alden Tranche B, $19.5 million; and Chroma Exploration & Production, Inc., $4.3 million) are currently on non-accrual status. Investments totaling $43.4 million on a cost basis are non-income producing and include equity investments in TierraMar Energy LP preferred units, DeanLake Operator, LLC preferred units, Resaca Exploitation, Inc. (“Resaca”) common stock, Alden class E units and warrants and units associated with our investment in BioEnergy.
At June 30, 2009, the weighted average yield on targeted portfolio investments, exclusive of capital gains, was 4.09%. The weighted average yield of our corporate notes was 5.82%. The weighted average yield of our U.S. Treasury Bills and cash equivalents was 0.06% and 0.05%, respectively. The weighted average yield on our total capital invested at June 30, 2009 was 3.34%.
Yields on investments are computed using interest rates as of the balance sheet date and include amortization of loan discount points, original issue discount and market premium or discount, royalty interest income, net profits income and other similar investment income, weighted by their respective costs when averaged. Additionally, these yields do not include income from any investments on non-accrual status. Such weighted average yields are not necessarily indicative of expected total returns on a portfolio.
Operating Expenses
For the quarter ended June 30, 2010, operating expenses were $3.0 million compared to $4.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. The 2010 amount consisted of investment advisory and management fees of $1.4 million and credit facility interest expense and fees of $0.3 million. In comparison, for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, investment advisory and management fees were $1.6 million and credit facility interest expense and fees were $1.1 million. Overall lower portfolio balances in 2010 resulted in lower investment advisory and management fees, and lowered levels of borrowings reduced our credit facility interest expense and fees.
For the six months ended June 30, 2010, operating expenses were $6.0 million compared to $8.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009. The 2010 amount consisted of investment advisory and management and incentive fees of $2.8 million, insurance expenses, administrative services fees, professional fees, directors’ fees and other general and administrative expenses of $2.6 million and credit facility interest expense and fees of $0.6 million. This compares to investment advisory and management and incentive fees of $3.5 million, insurance expenses, administrative services fees, professional fees, directors’ fees and other general and administrative expenses of $2.4 million and credit facility interest expense and fees of $2.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009. Overall lower portfolio balances in 2010 resulted in lower investment advisory and management fees, and lowered levels of borrowings reduced our credit facility interest expense and fees.
Operating expenses for the three and six-month periods include our allocable portion of the total organizational and operating expenses incurred by us, the Manager and the Administrator, as determined by our Board of Directors and representatives of the Manager and the Administrator. According to the terms of the investment advisory agreement, we calculate the base management fee quarterly as 0.45% of the average of our total assets as of the end of the two previous quarters. Other general and administrative expenses include allocated share of employee, facilities and stockholder services and marketing costs.
Net Investment Income Before Income Taxes
For the quarter ended June 30, 2010, net investment income before income taxes was $3.1 million compared to $1.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. The 99.8% increase was due to higher investment income partially offset by lower operating expenses, primarily lower management fees and credit facility interest expenses and fees.
For the six months ended June 30, 2010, net investment income before income taxes was $5.2 million compared to $6.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009. The 14.3% decrease was primarily due to lower interest income on overall lower principal balances and an increase in the balance of non-accruing and non-income producing investments, offset by lower credit facility interest expense and fees on our reduced debt balance.
Net Realized Gains
There were no realized capital gains or losses for the quarters ended June 30, 2010 and 2009.
Unrealized Appreciation or Depreciation on Investments
For the quarter ended June 30, 2010, the increase in net unrealized appreciation after income taxes was $0.6 million, comprised of a $0.7 million increase in targeted portfolio fair value and an increase of $0.2 million in the fair value of our corporate notes, less a tax provision of $0.3 million resulting from routine quarterly valuation allowance reallocation. The increase in targeted portfolio fair value was largely a result of changes in the estimated current market values of underlying assets.
For the quarter ended June 30, 2009, the increase in net unrealized depreciation before income tax benefit of $0.3 million was $4.4 million, comprised of a $3.0 million decrease in targeted portfolio fair value and a decrease of $3.1 million in commodity derivative instruments fair value, offset by an increase of $1.7 million in the fair value of our corporate notes. The decrease in targeted portfolio fair value was largely a result of changes in the estimated current market values of underlying assets. The decrease in the fair value of commodity derivative instruments was a result of the reversal of 2008 unrealized appreciation due to realizations in the second quarter of 2009.
For the six months ended June 30, 2010, the increase in net unrealized appreciation before income tax provision of $0.6 million was $3.8 million, comprised of an increase in targeted portfolio fair value of $3.3 million and a $0.5 million increase in the fair value of our corporate notes. By comparison, for the six months ended June 30, 2009, the increase in net unrealized depreciation before income tax benefit of $1.6 million was $29.0 million, comprised of a decrease in targeted portfolio fair value of $24.2 million and a $6.3 million decrease in the fair value of commodity derivative instruments, offset by a $1.5 million increase in the fair value of our corporate notes.
While, in general, current capital and commodity markets are more stable than during the prior eighteen months, conditions are such that it remains difficult to predict capital gains or losses or fluctuations in our portfolio values.
Net Increase or Decrease in Stockholders’ Equity from Operations
For the quarter ended June 30, 2010, we had a net increase in stockholders’ equity (net assets) resulting from operations of $3.9 million, or $0.18 per share, compared to a net decrease of $2.6 million, or $0.12 per share decrease for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. The $6.5 million or $0.30 per share net increase is attributable to the $1.7 million increase in net investment income after income taxes and the $4.8 million increase in unrealized appreciation on our investments during the second quarter of 2010, compared to the second quarter of 2009.
For the six months ended June 30, 2010, the net increase in stockholders’ equity (net assets) resulting from operations was $8.9 million, or $0.42 per share, compared to an decrease of $21.2 million, or $0.98 per share decrease, for the six months ended June 30, 2009. The $30.1 million or $1.40 per share net increase is attributable to the $27.3 million increase in unrealized depreciation recorded on our investments during the six months ended June 30, 2009, compared to $3.2 million in unrealized appreciation recorded on our investments during the six months ended June 30, 2010.
Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources
During the quarter ended June 30, 2010, we generated cash from operations, including interest earned on our portfolio securities, as well as our investments in corporate notes and from cash and cash equivalents. At June 30, 2010, we had cash and cash equivalents of $105.4 million and investments in corporate notes of $9.6 million. The amount outstanding on our Investment Facility at June 30, 2010 was $60.0 million and an additional $5.66 million was available. We repaid the $60.0 million balance in July 2010. As of June 30, 2010, we had investments in or commitments to fund loan facilities to fifteen portfolio companies totaling $242.5 million, of which $237.1 million was drawn. We expect to fund our investments in 2010 from available cash, income earned on our portfolio and temporary investments, repayments or realizations of existing investments and from borrowings under our Investment Facility. In the future, we may also fund a portion of our investments with issuances of equity or senior debt securities. We may also securitize a portion of our investments in mezzanine or senior secured loans or other assets. We expect our primary use of funds to be investments in portfolio companies, cash distributions to holders of our common stock and payment of fees and other operating expenses.
Commodity Derivative Instruments
We may periodically use commodity derivative instruments to manage our exposure to commodity price fluctuations. We do not designate these instruments as hedging instruments for financial accounting purposes, and, as a result, we recognize the change in the instruments’ fair value currently on the Consolidated Statements of Operations as net increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on portfolio securities, corporate notes and commodity derivative instruments.
We acquired a limited term royalty interest from ATP, and the royalty payments associated with this investment are subject to fluctuations in natural gas and oil prices. To manage this risk, we purchased oil and natural gas put options on approximately 93% of our royalty interest. See “Note 9: Commodity Derivative Instruments” in the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements for further description of our put options.
All of the commodity derivative instruments were expired as of January 31, 2010.
Contractual Obligations
A summary of our contractual payment obligations at June 30, 2010 is as follows:
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Contractual Obligations | | Total | | | 1 Year | | | 1-3 Years | | | 3-5 Years | | | 5 Years | |
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June 30, 2010: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-term debt obligations-- | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
revolving credit facilities (1) | | $ | 60,000,000 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 60,000,000 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Total | | $ | 60,000,000 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 60,000,000 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
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(1) Excludes accrued interest amounts.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Currently, we do not engage in any off-balance sheet arrangements, including any risk management of commodity pricing or other hedging practices.
Dividends
We have elected to operate our business so as to be taxed as a RIC for federal income tax purposes. As a RIC, we generally will not be required to pay corporate-level federal income taxes on any ordinary income or capital gains that we distribute to our stockholders as dividends. To maintain our RIC status, we must meet specific source-of-income and asset diversification requirements and distribute annually an amount equal to at least 90% of our “investment company taxable income” (which generally consists of ordinary income and realized net short-term capital gains in excess of realized net long-term capital losses, if any, reduced by deductible expenses) and net tax-exempt interest. In order to avoid certain excise taxes imposed on RICs, we must distribute during each calendar year an amount at least equal to the sum of (1) 98% of our ordinary income for the calendar year, (2) 98% of our capital gain net income (i.e., realized capital gains in excess of realized capital losses) for the one-year period ended on October 31 of that calendar year, and (3) 100% of any ordinary income or capital gain net income not distributed in prior years. We currently intend to make sufficient distributions to satisfy the annual distribution requirement and to avoid the excise taxes.
We may not be able to achieve operating results that will allow us to make distributions at a specific level or to increase the amount of these distributions from time to time. In addition, we may be limited in our ability to make distributions due to the asset coverage test for borrowings when applicable to us as a BDC under the 1940 Act and due to provisions in our credit facility. If we do not distribute a certain percentage of our income annually, we will suffer adverse tax consequences, including possible loss of our status as a RIC. We cannot assure stockholders that they will receive any distributions or distributions at a particular level.
Portfolio Credit Quality
Virtually all of our portfolio investments are in negotiated, and often illiquid, securities of energy companies. We maintain a system to evaluate the credit quality of these investments. While incorporating quantitative analysis, this system is a qualitative assessment. This system is intended to reflect the overall, long term performance of a portfolio company’s business, the collateral coverage of an investment, and other relevant factors. As a consequence of the general economic downturn and associated weakness in the energy markets, one of our investments, Formidable, has experienced significant degradation in value that may not be recoverable. During the quarter ended June 30, 2010, of the twenty-four rated investments in fifteen portfolio companies, compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2010, one improved in rating, one declined in rating, twenty-one retained the same rating and we added one investment into the rating system. Beginning this quarter we included our existing corporate notes in our risk analysis and this accounted for the one additional investment. Fifteen investments totaling approximately $160.3 million, or approximately 65% of the $247 million in total investments, on a cost basis, are carried on our watch list due to slower than expected development of the assets supporting the investments, the downturn in general economic and energy market conditions or deterioration in asset coverage.
For the second quarter of 2010, the combined increase in unrealized appreciation of our portfolio securities and corporate notes of $0.9 million was largely due to increases in the estimated market values of underlying assets, consisting primarily of the increase in the fair value of our investment in ATP Oil & Gas Corp limited term royalty of $1.6 million offset by a decrease in the fair value of our investment in Resaca common stock of $0.7 million.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
See “Note 10: Recent Accounting Pronouncements” in the accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements for details of recently issued accounting pronouncements and their expected impact on our financial statements.
Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk. |
There have been no material changes from the information provided in Item 7A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Item 4. | Controls and Procedures. |
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which we refer to as 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 within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission and accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
In connection with the preparation of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as of the end of the fiscal period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, 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) promulgated under the Exchange Act.
After giving effect to the restatement referred to below and based on an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q conducted by our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective in providing reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management in a manner that allows timely decisions regarding required disclosure. 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. After giving effect to the restatements referred to below, and subject to the statements below regarding our inability to maintain effective controls over the determination and reporting of the provision for income taxes, the Company’s management has concluded that the financial statements included in this Form 10-Q present fairly in all material respects the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.
The certifications of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer required in accordance with Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached as exhibits to this Form 10-Q. The disclosures set forth in this Item 4 contain information concerning (i) the evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures referred to in paragraph 4 of the certifications, and (ii) material weaknesses in the design or operation of our internal control over financial reporting referred to in paragraph 5 of those certifications. Those certifications should be read in conjunction with this Item 4 for a more complete understanding of the matters covered by the certifications.
Discussion of Material Weakness
Management’s assessment identified a material weakness in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. As of June 30, 2010, the Company did not maintain effective controls over the determination and reporting of the provision for income taxes. This material weakness was initially disclosed in Item 9A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. As of June 30, 2010, our management was unable to conclude that we had remediated this previously disclosed material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting. 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 the restatement of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2008 (and the unaudited selected quarterly data for each of the quarters in 2007 and 2008 and the first three quarters in 2009), and results in a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company’s annual or interim financial statements would not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
Remediation Efforts
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.
Beginning in the first quarter of 2009, the Company implemented the following remediation steps to address this material weakness discussed above and to improve its internal controls over financial reporting:
| · | improved procedures for the calculation and reconciliation process of our deferred income tax assets and liabilities, including validation of underlying supporting data; |
| · | engaged external tax experts to support the Company’s financial closing and reporting process; and |
| · | enhanced quarterly management review of the calculation of the deferred income tax assets and liabilities and underlying supporting data. |
We believe that these remediation actions will represent ongoing improvement measures. While we have taken steps to remediate the material weakness, additional measures may be required. We will continue to assess the effectiveness of our remediation efforts in connection with our management’s tests of internal control over financial reporting in conjunction with our annual and quarterly reports. The Company anticipates that it will complete its testing of the additional internal control processes designed to remediate the previously disclosed material weakness in 2010.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2010 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 4T. | Controls and Procedures. |
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. | Legal Proceedings. |
There have been no material changes to the legal proceedings disclosed under Part I, Item 3, “Legal Proceedings” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.
Except as provided below, there have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed under Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.
Our business is subject to increasingly complex corporate governance, public disclosure and accounting requirements that could adversely affect our business and financial results.
We are subject to changing rules and regulations of federal and state government as well as the stock exchange on which our common stock is listed. These entities, including the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the SEC and the Nasdaq Global Market, have issued a significant number of new and increasingly complex requirements and regulations over the course of the last several years and continue to develop additional regulations and requirements in response to laws enacted by Congress. On July 21, 2010, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Protection Act, or the Dodd-Frank Act, was enacted. There are significant corporate governance and executive compensation-related provisions in the Dodd-Frank Act that require the SEC to adopt additional rules and regulations. Prior to full implementation, it will be difficult to assess the impact of the Dodd-Frank Act on the Company. Our efforts to comply with these requirements have resulted in, and are likely to continue to result in, an increase in expenses and a diversion of management's time from other business activities.
See “Index to Exhibits” following the signature page for a description of the exhibits furnished as part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| NGP CAPITAL RESOURCES COMPANY |
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Date: August 9, 2010 | | By: | /s/ John H. Homier |
| | | John H. Homier |
| | | President and Chief Executive Officer |
Date: August 9, 2010 | | By: | /s/ Stephen K. Gardner |
| | | Stephen K. Gardner |
| | | Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary |
Index to Exhibits
Exhibits No. | | Exhibit |
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) |
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 |
______________ *Filed herewith. | | |