UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 8, 2019

 

StoneCastle Financial Corp.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

Delaware 333-189307 90-0934878
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)

 

152 West 57th Street, 35th floor, New York, NY   10019  
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)  

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (212) 354-6500

 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant

under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

oWritten communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
  
oSoliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
  
oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
  
oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class Trading
Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common BANX NASDAQ

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company o

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

 

 
 

Item 2.02               Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On August 8, 2019 the registrant issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended

June 30, 2019. The text of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

 

The information disclosed under this item 2.02 is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act of 1933, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

Item 9.01              Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits:

 

Exhibit Number   Description  
       
99.1   Press Release, dated August 8, 2019  
 

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 hereunto duly authorized.

 

  STONECASTLE FINANCIAL CORP.
   
Date: August 8, 2019  
   
  By: /s/ Patrick J. Farrell
  Name: Patrick J. Farrell
  Title: Chief Financial Officer
 

Exhibit Index

 

 

Exhibit Number   Description  
       
99.1   Press Release, Dated August 8, 2019  
 

Section 2: EX-99.1 (EX-99.1)

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

StoneCastle Financial Corp. Reports Second Quarter 2019 Results

 

NEW YORK, August 8, 2019 – StoneCastle Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: BANX) (“StoneCastle Financial” or the “Company”), an investment company registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), today announced results for the second fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2019.

 

Second Quarter 2019 Investment Highlights:

 

·Invested $4.5 million in two investments
   
·Received full call proceeds of $12.9 million from three investments

 

Investment Activity in the Second Quarter 2019 Included:

 

·Invested $4.4 million in Fidelity Federal Bancorp, Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock Series A, 9%
   
·Invested $51,000 in Fidelity Federal Bancorp, Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B, 9%

 

A complete listing of investments as of the end of the quarter can be found on the Company’s website at www.stonecastle-financial.com.

 

The estimated annualized yield generated by the invested portfolio as of June 30, 2019 (excluding cash and cash equivalents) was approximately 9.16%.

 

Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results

 

Net investment income was $2,466,244 or $0.38 per share, comprised of $4,043,437 gross income and $1,577,193 of expenses. Net Assets at quarter end were $142,937,337. The Company’s Net Asset Value was $21.80 per share. The unrealized appreciation of the portfolio increased by $1,235,125, or $0.19.

 

In the second quarter, the Company paid a cash distribution of $0.38 per share. The distribution was paid on June 26, 2019 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 20, 2019.

 

The Company had $24 million outstanding on its $62.0 million credit facility at the quarter end, which represents approximately 14% of total assets. According to regulated investment company rules, the Company may borrow only up to 33.3% of its total assets.

 

Portfolio and Investment Summary

 

As of the close of business on June 30, 2019, the Company had total assets of $168,153,822 consisting of total investments of $165,115,844, cash of $159,250, and other assets of $2,878,728. Other assets include interest and dividends receivable of $2,226,763 and prepaid assets of $651,965.

 

During the quarter, the Company invested a total of $4,490,000 in Fidelity Federal Bancorp Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Series A and B, 9%. The Company received full call proceeds of $12,899,000 from three investments.

 

Quarterly Conference Call

 

StoneCastle Financial will host a webcast and conference call on August 8, 2019 at 5:00 pm Eastern time.

 

The conference call can be accessed by dialing 1-877-407-9039 for domestic callers or 1-201-689-8470 for international callers. Participants may also access the call via live webcast by visiting StoneCastle Financial’s investor relations website at www.stonecastle-financial.com. To listen to a live broadcast, go to the website at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time in order to register, download and install any necessary audio software. A replay will be available shortly after the call and be available through midnight (Eastern Time) on August 22, 2019. The replay can be accessed by dialing 1-844-512-2921 for domestic callers or 1-412-317-6671 for international callers. The passcode for the replay is 13691505. The archive of the webcast will be available on the Company’s website for a limited time.

 

About StoneCastle Financial Corp.

 

StoneCastle Financial is an SEC registered non-diversified, closed-end management investment company listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “BANX.” StoneCastle Financial intends to make long-term, passive, non-control investments in community banks seeking capital for organic growth, acquisitions, share repurchases and other refinancing activities. Its investment objective is to provide current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation. StoneCastle Financial is managed by StoneCastle Asset Management LLC.

 

Disclaimer and Risk Factors:

 

There is no assurance that StoneCastle Financial will achieve its investment objective. StoneCastle Financial is subject to numerous risks, including investment and market risks, management risk, income and interest rate risks, banking industry risks, preferred stock risk, convertible securities risk, debt securities risk, liquidity risk, valuation risk, leverage risk, non-diversification risk, credit and counterparty risks, market at a discount from net asset value risk and market disruption risk. Shares of closed-end investment companies may trade above (a premium) or below (a discount) their net asset value. Shares of StoneCastle Financial may not be appropriate for all investors. Investors should review and consider carefully StoneCastle Financial’s investment objective, risks, charges and expenses. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Learn more at www.stonecastle-financial.com.

 

The Annual Report, Semi-Annual Report and other regulatory filings of the Company with the SEC are accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and on the Company’s website at www.stonecastle-financial.com, and may discuss these or other factors that affect the Company.

 

CONTACT: Investor Contact:

 

Julie Muraco

 

347-887-0324

 

STONECASTLE FINANCIAL CORP.

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

 

   June 30, 2019   March 31, 2019 
Assets          
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost: $164,361,636 and $173,545,428 respectively)  $165,115,844   $173,064,511 
Cash   159,250    5,566,326 
Interest and dividends receivable   2,226,763    1,936,971 
Prepaid assets   651,965    749,793 
Total assets   168,153,822    181,317,601 
           
Liabilities          
Loan payable   24,000,000    38,000,000 
Investment advisory fee payable   733,082    783,180 
Loan interest payable   3,672    238,916 
Directors fee payable   5,876    1,534 
Accrued expenses payable   473,855    505,662 
Total liabilities   25,216,485    39,529,292 
Net Assets   $142,937,337   $141,788,309 
           
Net Assets consist of:          
Common stock at par ($0.001 per share)   $6,557   $6,555 
Paid-in-Capital   143,826,543    143,778,146 
Total distributable earnings / (loss)   (895,763)   (1,996,392)
Net Assets   $142,937,337   $141,788,309 
           
Net Asset Value Per Share:          
Common Stock Shares Outstanding   6,557,261    6,554,983 
Net asset value per common share   $21.80   $21.63 
Market price per share   $21.81   $21.43 
Market price premium / (discount) to net asset value per share   0.05%   -0.92%
 

STONECASTLE FINANCIAL CORP.

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

 

   For The Three
Months Ended
June 30, 2019
   For The Three
Months Ended
March 31, 2019
 
Investment Income          
Interest  $2,826,558   $3,056,839 
Dividends   1,091,134    1,056,299 
Origination fee income   41,127    13,527 
Other Income (service fees and due diligence fees)   84,618    108,885 
Total Investment Income   4,043,437    4,235,550 
           
Expenses          
Investment advisory fees   733,081    783,180 
Interest expense   361,786    527,794 
Professional fees   88,773    113,772 
Transfer agent, custodian fees and administrator fees   72,364    51,031 
Directors’ fees   58,835    56,959 
Bank administration fees   40,017    36,251 
ABA marketing and licensing fees   37,434    36,875 
Investor relations fees   30,865    30,526 
Delaware franchise tax   22,694    21,420 
Insurance expense   17,951    17,753 
Valuation fees   14,988    16,707 
Printing   14,511    8,648 
Miscellaneous fees (proxy, rating agency, etc.)   83,894    52,804 
Total expenses   1,577,193    1,753,720 
Net Investment Income  $2,466,244   $2,481,830 
           
Realized and Unrealized Gain / (Loss) on Investments          
Net realized loss on investments  $(109,845)  $(91,503)
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments   1,235,125    1,414,753 
Net realized and unrealized gain / (loss) on investments   1,125,280    1,323,250 
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting From Operations  $3,591,524   $3,805,080 
 

STONECASTLE FINANCIAL CORP.

Financial Highlights (unaudited)

 

   For The Three Months
Ended June 30, 2019
Per Share Operating Performance     
Net Asset Value, beginning of period  $21.63 
      
Net investment income(1)  $0.38 
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments(1)  $0.17 
Total from investment operations  $0.55 
      
Less distributions to shareholders     
From net investment income  $(0.38)
Total distributions  $(0.38)
      
Net asset value, end of period  $21.80 
      
Per share market value, end of period  $21.81 
      
Total Investment Return (2)      
Based on market value   3.59%
Based on net asset value   2.59%
      
Ratios and Supplemental Data     
Net assets, end of period (in millions)  $142.9 
      
Ratios (as a percentage to average net assets):     
Expenses before waivers(3)(4)*   4.44%
Expenses after waivers(5)*   4.44%
Net investment income(6)*   6.95%
Portfolio turnover rate **   3%
      
Revolving Credit Agreement     
Total revolving credit agreement outstanding (000’s)  $24,000 
Asset coverage per $1,000 for revolving credit agreement(7)   6,956 

 

 
(1) Based on the average shares outstanding during quarter.
(2) Reflects reinvestment of distributions at the price obtained under the Dividend Reinvestment Plan. Total return does not include sales load and offering expenses and are not annualized.
(3) Excluding interest expense, the ratio would have been 3.42%.
(4) Ratio of expenses before waivers to average managed assets equals 3.62%.
(5) Ratio of expenses after waivers to average managed assets equals 3.62%.
(6) Ratio of net investment income to average managed assets equals 5.66%.
(7) Calculated by subtracting the Company’s total liabilities (excluding the loan) from the Company’s total assets and dividing the amount by the loan outstanding in 000’s.
* Annualized
** Not-annualized