EXHIBIT 99.1
NGP Capital Resources Company Announces Third Quarter 2012 Financial Results and Portfolio Activity
HOUSTON, Nov. 6, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NGP Capital Resources Company (Nasdaq:NGPC) (the "Company") today announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2012.
Highlights for the quarter ended September 30, 2012:
Net asset value: $207.4 million, or $9.70 per share
Quarterly dividends declared: $0.16 per share
Operating Results:
Total investment income: $6.3 million
Net investment income: $3.4 million, or $0.16 per share
Net realized gain on investments: $1.7 million, or $0.08 per share
Net unrealized gain on investments: $7.1 million, or $0.33 per share
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations: $12.2 million, or $0.57 per share
Portfolio and Investment Activity:
New investments in portfolio securities during the quarter: $75.0 million
Redemption of portfolio securities during the quarter: $21.2 million
Fair value of portfolio investments at September 30, 2012: $213.1 million
Weighted average yield on portfolio investments: 10.1%
Number of portfolio companies at September 30, 2012: 18
Portfolio and Investment Activity
On October 1, 2012, we funded a $6.0 million participation in the Midstates Petroleum Company, Inc. ("Midstates") $600 million private placement of 10.75% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2020 (the "Midstates Notes"). Proceeds from the Midstates Notes offering were primarily used to fund Midstates' acquisition of the assets of Eagle Energy Production, LLC.
During the third quarter of 2012, we invested $75.0 million in new portfolio investments and received repayment proceeds totaling $21.2 million, including the sale of $15.0 million face amount of EP Energy, LLC (formerly Everest Acquisition, LLC) Senior Notes for $16.3 million. This portion of our investment in EP Energy Senior Notes, which were issued in April 2012, generated a 46.2% internal rate of return and a return on investment of 1.12x.
At September 30, 2012, our targeted investment portfolio consisted of 18 portfolio companies with an aggregate fair value totaling $213.1 million. The weighted average yield on portfolio investments (on a cost basis and exclusive of capital gains or losses) was 10.1%.
On July 3, 2012, we advanced an additional $25.0 million to ATP Oil & Gas Corporation ("ATP") under our limited-term overriding royalty interest ("ORRI") in certain offshore oil and gas producing properties operated by ATP in the Gulf of Mexico. As consideration for this additional investment with ATP, the Company obtained a 5.0% limited-term ORRI in ATP's Telemark properties, to supplement the 10.8% limited-term ORRI in ATP's Gomez field properties. ATP filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code on August 17, 2012. The bankruptcy judge presiding in the case has allowed ATP to pay amounts received after August 17, 2012, to ORRI owners and others, subject to certain conditions, and we began receiving monthly ORRI distributions from ATP in September.
On July 10, 2012, we acquired $50.0 million of redeemable Preferred Units in a private oil and gas limited partnership engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of oil and natural gas properties in South Louisiana and the shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The Preferred Units earn 8% cumulative cash dividends, payable quarterly, plus an additional cash payment or limited partnership interest distributable upon redemption.
Effective as of July 31, 2012, our Senior Secured Term Loan with Black Pool Energy Partners, LLC ("Black Pool"), which had a balance of $15.7 million as of June 30, 2012, was restructured. Huff Energy Holdings, Inc. ("HEH"), a newly-formed private oil and gas company which merged with Black Pool, agreed to assume the Term Loan (including accrued and unpaid interest of $0.4 million, which was rolled into the principal balance) and became the new borrower under the related credit agreement. We retained our first lien on the original Black Pool properties and were granted a first lien on additional proved developed properties of certain HEH subsidiaries. In exchange for the additional collateral, we agreed to reduce the interest rate under the Term Loan to 11% and to extend the maturity to April 15, 2013. In connection with the restructuring, we agreed to sell our 3% ORRI in oil and gas wells operated by Black Pool, as well as penny warrants to purchase approximately 25% of the membership interests in Black Pool, back to Black Pool for $0.1 million. As a result of this restructuring, the estimated fair value of our investment in Black Pool/HEH increased from $9.8 million at June 30, 2012 to $16.2 million at September 30, 2012.
On September 19, 2012, GMX Resources, Inc. ("GMX") consummated an exchange offer for its outstanding 5% Senior Convertible Notes due 2013 (the "2013 Notes"), pursuant to which holders tendering the 2013 Notes received new Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes due 2018 ("the 2018 Notes") and shares of GMX common stock. We tendered our 2013 Notes in the exchange offer, and consequently received 2018 Notes with a face value of $12.7 million and approximately 3.6 million shares of GMX common stock. Interest on the 2018 Notes accrues at a rate of 9% per annum and is payable quarterly commencing March 2, 2013. As a result of the GMX exchange offer, the estimated fair value of our investment in GMX increased from $9.6 million at June 30, 2012 to $11.9 million at September 30, 2012.
Operating Results – Three months ended September 30, 2012
Investment income totaled $6.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, compared to $7.3 million in the corresponding quarter of 2011. The decrease in 2012 was primarily attributable to the recognition, in the three-month period ended September 30, 2011, of $2.0 million of interest and royalty income (including $1.1 million of previously unamortized original issue discount) from our investment in Alden Resources, LLC, which was sold in the third quarter of 2011, partially offset by investment income in 2012 from new investments.
Operating expenses for the third quarter of 2012 were $2.9 million, decreasing $0.1 million, or 3%, compared to the third quarter of 2011, primarily as a result of lower base management fees on lower total asset balances and lower general and administrative expenses, partially offset by higher interest expenses on increased borrowings. The resulting net investment income was $3.4 million, or $0.16 per share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, compared to $4.3 million, or $0.20 per share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2011.
We recognized net realized capital gains of $1.7 million, or $0.08 per share, during the three months ended September 30, 2012, resulting from the sale of $15.0 million face amount of EP Energy, LLC Senior Unsecured Notes at a gain of $1.3 million, and the sale of our net profits interest tail with Anadarko Petroleum Corporation for $0.4 million. For the three months ended September 30, 2011, we recognized net realized capital losses of $30.9 million, or $1.43 per share, resulting primarily from the sales or dissolutions of a number of investments, which were substantially offset by the reversal of previously recorded net unrealized losses.
During the three months ended September 30, 2012, we recorded $7.1 million, or $0.33 per share, of net unrealized appreciation on portfolio investments, largely due to increases in the estimated fair value of our investments in HEH of $6.0 million and GMX of $2.2 million. Net decreases in the estimated fair value of remaining investments totaled $1.1 million. For the three months ended September 30, 2011, the decrease in net unrealized depreciation was $26.7 million, primarily resulting from the reversals, due to realizations, of prior period net unrealized losses on investments sold or dissolved in the third quarter of 2011.
Overall, we had a net increase in net assets resulting from operations of $12.2 million, or $0.57 per share, for the three months ended September 30, 2012. After declaring dividends during the period of $0.16 per common share, our net asset value increased from $9.29 per common share as of June 30, 2012 to $9.70 per common share as of September 30, 2012.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At September 30, 2012, we had cash and cash equivalents totaling $31.9 million. The amount outstanding under our Investment Facility at September 30, 2012 was $37.5 million and an additional $34.4 million was available for borrowing. We repaid $18 million of the balance outstanding on our Investment Facility in October 2012. Our available capital for new investment is now approximately $52 million. In addition, we have a $45 million Treasury Facility available to invest in U.S. Treasury Bills. As of September 30, 2012, we had $45.0 million of outstanding indebtedness under the Treasury Facility, and there was no additional amount available for borrowing.
Conference Call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on November 6, 2012
We invite all interested persons to participate in our conference call on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The dial-in number for the call is (877) 303-7617. International callers should dial (760) 666-3609. We will maintain an audio replay of the call from 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on November 6, 2012 through midnight November 9, 2012. The replay dial-in numbers are (855) 859-2056 in the U.S. and (404) 537-3406 for international callers. The replay pass code is 49735237. The call will also be accessible via the internet, on our Investor Relations page at www.ngpcrc.com.
| NGP CAPITAL RESOURCES COMPANY |
| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
| (In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Amounts) |
| | | |
| | September 30, | December 31, |
| | 2012 | 2011 |
| | (Unaudited) | |
| Assets | | |
| Investments in portfolio securities at fair value | | |
| Control investments - majority owned | | |
| (cost: $0 and $0, respectively) | $ -- | $ 150 |
| Affiliate investments | | |
| (cost: $38,038 and $36,778, respectively) | 13,693 | 13,498 |
| Non-affiliate investments | | |
| (cost: $195,694 and $135,824, respectively) | 199,360 | 131,409 |
| Total portfolio investments | 213,053 | 145,057 |
| Investments in U.S. Treasury Bills at fair value | | |
| (cost: $45,994 and $0, respectively) | 45,989 | -- |
| Total investments | 259,042 | 145,057 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 31,856 | 106,570 |
| Accounts receivable and other current assets | 462 | 1,442 |
| Interest receivable | 1,972 | 792 |
| Prepaid assets | 2,092 | 2,720 |
| Total current assets | 36,382 | 111,524 |
| Total assets | $ 295,424 | $ 256,581 |
| | | |
| Liabilities and net assets | | |
| Current liabilities | | |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ 952 | $ 739 |
| Management and incentive fees payable | 1,127 | 1,190 |
| Payables for investment securities purchased | -- | 417 |
| Dividends payable | 3,421 | 3,893 |
| Income taxes payable | 54 | 66 |
| Short-term debt | 45,000 | -- |
| Total current liabilities | 50,554 | 6,305 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 3 | 10 |
| Long-term debt | 37,500 | 50,000 |
| Total liabilities | 88,057 | 56,315 |
| Commitments and contingencies | | |
| Net assets | | |
| Common stock, $.001 par value, 250,000,000 shares authorized; | | |
| 21,378,173 and 21,628,202, shares issued and outstanding | 21 | 22 |
| Paid-in capital in excess of par | 253,849 | 255,486 |
| Undistributed net investment income (loss) | (304) | (518) |
| Undistributed net realized capital gain (loss) | (28,629) | (30,286) |
| Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | (17,570) | (24,438) |
| Total net assets | 207,367 | 200,266 |
| Total liabilities and net assets | $ 295,424 | $ 256,581 |
| Net asset value per share | $ 9.70 | $ 9.26 |
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| NGP CAPITAL RESOURCES COMPANY |
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
| (In Thousands, Except Per Share Data) |
| (Unaudited) |
| | | | | |
| | For The Three Months Ended September 30, | For The Nine Months Ended September 30, |
| | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 |
| Investment income | | | | |
| Interest income: | | | | |
| Control investments - majority owned | $ -- | $ 1,439 | $ -- | $ 8,605 |
| Affiliate investments | 451 | 342 | 1,260 | 973 |
| Non-affiliate investments | 4,883 | 4,716 | 14,167 | 11,234 |
| Dividend income: | | | | |
| Non-affiliate investments | 910 | -- | 910 | -- |
| Royalty income, net of amortization: | | | | |
| Control investments - majority owned | -- | 515 | -- | 1,195 |
| Non-affiliate investments | 124 | 274 | 432 | 801 |
| Other income (loss), net | (42) | 34 | 487 | 126 |
| Total investment income | 6,326 | 7,320 | 17,256 | 22,934 |
| Operating expenses | | | | |
| Interest expense and bank fees | 598 | 377 | 1,256 | 1,143 |
| Management and incentive fees | 1,127 | 1,337 | 3,275 | 4,262 |
| Professional fees | 272 | 376 | 794 | 811 |
| Insurance expense | 180 | 182 | 541 | 547 |
| Other general and administrative expenses | 717 | 761 | 2,327 | 2,488 |
| Total operating expenses | 2,894 | 3,033 | 8,193 | 9,251 |
| Income tax provision (benefit), net | 30 | 17 | 54 | 35 |
| Net investment income | 3,402 | 4,270 | 9,009 | 13,648 |
| Net realized capital gain (loss) on investments | | | | |
| Control investments - majority owned | -- | (32,880) | (36) | (32,798) |
| Non-affiliate investments | 1,693 | 1,986 | 1,693 | 2,364 |
| Total net realized capital gain (loss) on investments | 1,693 | (30,894) | 1,657 | (30,434) |
| Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | | |
| Control investments - majority owned | -- | 27,918 | (150) | 18,679 |
| Affiliate investments | (461) | (229) | (1,066) | (21,766) |
| Non-affiliate investments | 7,596 | (1,001) | 8,077 | 281 |
| Benefit (provision) for taxes on unrealized | | | | |
| appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 4 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
| Total net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | | |
| on investments | 7,139 | 26,688 | 6,868 | (2,803) |
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting | | | | |
| from operations | $ 12,234 | $ 64 | $ 17,534 | $ (19,589) |
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting | | | | |
| from operations per common share | $ 0.57 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.82 | $ (0.91) |
| | | | | |
| Dividends declared per common share | $ 0.16 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.41 | $ 0.54 |
| Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted | 21,378 | 21,628 | 21,507 | 21,628 |
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| | For The Three Months Ended September 30, | For The Nine Months Ended September 30, |
| Per Share Data (1) | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 |
| | | | | |
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 9.29 | $ 9.63 | $ 9.26 | $ 10.90 |
| | | | | |
| Net investment income | 0.16 | 0.20 | 0.42 | 0.63 |
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 0.41 | (0.20) | 0.40 | (1.54) |
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from | | | | |
| operations | 0.57 | -- | 0.82 | (0.91) |
| | | | | |
| Dividends declared | (0.16) | (0.18) | (0.41) | (0.54) |
| Other (2) | -- | -- | 0.03 | -- |
| | | | | |
| Net asset value, end of period | $ 9.70 | $ 9.45 | $ 9.70 | $ 9.45 |
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| (1) Per Share Data is based on weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. |
| (2) Represents the impact of common stock repurchases. |
About NGP Capital Resources Company
NGP Capital Resources Company is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. We principally invest in private companies and from time to time, we may also invest in public companies. We invest primarily in senior secured and mezzanine loans according to our business plan and in some instances receive equity interests in portfolio companies in connection with such investments. Our manager is NGP Investment Advisor, LP, an affiliate of NGP Energy Capital Management, L.L.C. ("NGP ECM"). Founded in 1988, NGP ECM is a premier investment franchise in the natural resources industry, which together with its affiliates has managed $13 billion in cumulative committed capital since inception.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements. We may use words such as "anticipates," "believes," "intends," "plans," "expects," "projects," "estimates," "will," "should," "may" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Certain factors could cause actual results and conditions to differ materially from those projected, including the uncertainties associated with the timing of transaction closings, changes in interest rates, availability of transactions, the future operating results of our portfolio companies, regulatory factors, changes in regional, national, or international economic conditions and their impact on the industries in which we invest, other changes in the conditions of the industries in which we invest and other factors enumerated in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").
You should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. We undertake no obligation to update our forward-looking statements made herein, unless required by law.
Persons considering an investment in NGP Capital Resources Company should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of the Company carefully before investing. Such information and other information about us is available in our annual report on Form 10-K, in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and in prospectuses we issue from time to time in connection with our offering of securities. Such materials are filed with the SEC and copies are available on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov, and in the Investor Relations section of our website at www.ngpcrc.com. Prospective investors should read such materials carefully before investing.
CONTACT: INVESTMENT CONTACT:
Please send investment proposals to:
NGP Capital Resources Company 713-752-0062
Steve Gardner (sgardner@ngpcrc.com),
Michael Brown (mbrown@ngpcrc.com),
Hans Hubbard (hhubbard@ngpcrc.com), or
Chris Ryals (cryals@ngpcrc.com).
INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT:
L. Scott Biar (investor_relations@ngpcrc.com), 713-752-0062.