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 25, 2016 (August 25, 2016)

 

CAPITALA FINANCE CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Maryland		814-01022		90-0945675
(State or other jurisdiction		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
of incorporation)

 

4201 Congress St., Suite 360

Charlotte, NC 28209

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (704) 376-5502

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

 

On August 25, 2016, Capitala Finance Corp. issued a press release, the text of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

 

The information disclosed under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, 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.

 

(a)

Not applicable.

 

(b)

Not applicable.

 

(c)

Not applicable.

 

(d)

Exhibits.

 

 

	Exhibit No.	Description
	99.1	Press release dated August 25, 2016

 

 

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 hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

Date:  August 25, 2016	CAPITALA FINANCE CORP.
	By:	/s/ Stephen A. Arnall
		Stephen A. Arnall
		Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

Capitala Finance Corp. Reports Investment Exits, Reduction in Energy Exposure

 

CHARLOTTE, NC, August 25, 2016 -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Capitala Finance Corp. (“Capitala”, or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:CPTA) announced today four investment exits totaling $57.2 million.

 

On August 2, 2016, the Company exited its $18.4 million subordinated debt investment in Merlin International, Inc. at par.

 

On August 5, 2016, the Company exited its investment in MTI Holdings, Inc. The Company received $8.0 million for its subordinated debt investment, which was repaid at par. The Company also received $10.6 million for its equity investment, netting a realized gain of approximately $8.6 million.

 

On August 24, 2016, the Company exited its investment in STX Healthcare Management Services, Inc. The Company received $6.4 million for its subordinated debt investment, which was repaid at par. The Company also received $2.8 million for its common stock and warrants, generating a gain of approximately $1.4 million.

 

On August 25, 2016, the Company exited its investment in Sparus Holdings, Inc. The Company received $11.0 million representing full repayment of the Company’s senior secured and subordinated debt investments, including accrued PIK.

 

Following the repayment from Sparus Holdings, Inc., the Company’s current exposure to energy, on a fair value basis, is approximately 3%, compared to approximately 9 % at December 31, 2015.

 

About Capitala Finance Corp.

 

Capitala Finance Corp. is a business development company that invests primarily in traditional mezzanine, senior subordinated and unitranche debt, as well as senior and second-lien loans and, to lesser extent, equity securities issued by lower and traditional middle-market companies. Capitala Finance Corp. is managed by Capitala Investment Advisors, LLC. For more information, please visit www.CapitalaGroup.com.

 

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. Words such as “believes,” “intends,” “expects,” “projects,” “anticipates,” and “future” or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, condition or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in the Capitala’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Capitala Finance Corp. undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

 

SOURCE: Capitala Finance Corp.

 

Capitala Finance Corp.

Stephen Arnall, Chief Financial Officer

704-376-5502

sarnall@capitalagroup.com