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StoneCastle Financial Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter 2018 Results

February 28, 2019 at 4:20 PM EST

StoneCastle Financial Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter 2018 Results

NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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 fourth fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2018.

Fourth Quarter 2018 Investment Highlights:

  • Invested $6.3 million in two investments
  • Received full call proceeds of $428,000 from one investment

Investment Activity in the Fourth Quarter 2018 Included:

  • Invested $4.6 million in Young Partners, L.P., Zero Coupon Secured Loan, 10.5% Yield to Maturity, 11/9/2020
  • Invested $1.7 million in Tulsa Valley Bancshares, Fixed Term Loan, 6.38%, 12/31/2028

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 December 31, 2018 (excluding cash and cash equivalents) was approximately 9.32%.

Fourth Quarter 2018 Financial Results

Net investment income was $2,769,692 or $0.42 per share, comprised of $4,712,280 in gross income and $1,942,588 of expenses. Net Assets at quarter end were $140,379,621. The Company’s Net Asset Value was $21.43 per share. The unrealized appreciation of the portfolio decreased by ($3,371,852), or ($0.51).

In the fourth quarter, the Company paid a cash distribution of $0.52 per share, comprised of a regular quarterly cash distribution of $0.38 per share and a special cash distribution of $0.14 per share. The distribution was paid on January 2, 2019 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 24, 2018.

The Company had $51.0 million outstanding on its $62.0 million credit facility at the quarter end, which represents approximately 26.0% 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 December 31, 2018, the Company had total assets of $196,213,789 consisting of total investments of $189,070,497, cash of $2,831,334 and other assets of $4,311,958. Other assets include interest and dividends receivable of $3,056,292, principal receivable of $428,000, and prepaid assets of $827,666.

During the quarter, the Company invested $4.6 million in Young Partners, L.P., a holding company of Citizens Bancshares Company, Kansas City, Missouri, and $1.7 million in a subordinated loan in Tulsa Valley Bancshares, Tulsa, OK. The Company received full call proceeds of $428,000 from First Priority Financial Corporation, Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C, 9%.

Quarterly Conference Call

StoneCastle Financial will host a webcast and conference call on February 28, 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 March 14, 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 13686916. 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.govand 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
 
           
    December 31, 2018     September 30, 2018
Assets          
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost: $190,966,167 and $185,417,086 respectively)   $ 189,070,497       $ 186,893,267  
Cash     2,831,334         247,772  
Receivable for investment securities redeemed     428,000         -  
Interest and dividends receivable     3,056,292         2,858,829  
Prepaid assets     827,666         822,001  
Total assets       196,213,789           190,821,869  
           
Liabilities          
Loan payable     51,000,000         45,000,000  
Dividends payable     3,406,057         -  
Investment advisory fee payable     871,281         835,917  
Loan interest payable     76,117         241,246  
Directors fee payable     13,325         12,908  
Accrued expenses payable     467,388         336,712  
Total liabilities       55,834,168           46,426,783  
Net Assets   $    140,379,621       $    144,395,086  
           
Net Assets consist of:          
Common stock at par ($0.001 per share)   $ 6,550       $ 6,550  
Paid-in-Capital     145,025,061         145,025,061  
Accumulated net investment loss     (1,257,435 )       (621,069 )
Accumulated net realized loss on investments     (1,498,885 )       (1,491,637 )
Net unrealized appreciation / (depreciation) on investments     (1,895,670 )       1,476,181  
Net Assets   $    140,379,621       $    144,395,086  
           
           
Net Asset Value Per Share:          
Common Stock Shares Outstanding     6,550,110         6,550,110  
Net asset value per common share   $    21.43       $    22.04  
Market price per share   $    19.30       $    22.42  
Market price premium  / (discount) to net asset value per share     -9.94 %       1.72 %
           


 
STONECASTLE FINANCIAL CORP.
Statement of Operations 
                 
                  For The Three
Months Ended
December 31,  2018		     For The Three
Months Ended
September 30, 2018
Investment Income                      
Interest                 $ 3,457,576       $ 3,204,190  
Dividends                   1,188,628         1,086,034  
Origination fee income                 8,790         8,392  
Other Income                 57,286         103,005  
Total Investment Income                 4,712,280           4,401,621  
                         
Expenses                        
Investment advisory fees               871,281         835,234  
Interest expense                 570,584         535,870  
Professional fees                 180,337         99,138  
Transfer agent, custodian fees and administrator fees         55,172         56,700  
Directors' fees                 53,669         49,935  
ABA marketing and licensing fees               37,694         37,694  
Bank fees                   27,057         43,057  
Investor relations fees                 26,204         31,204  
Delaware franchise tax                 22,419         22,685  
Insurance expense                 18,148         18,148  
Valuation fees                 16,489         17,488  
Printing                   8,673         9,018  
Due diligence expense                 -         8,777  
Miscellaneous fees (proxy, rating agency, etc.)             54,861         35,305  
Total expenses                    1,942,588           1,800,253  
Net Investment Income               $    2,769,692       $    2,601,368  
                         
Realized and Unrealized Gain / (Loss) on Investments                  
Net realized loss on investments             $ (7,248 )     $ (16,537 )
Net change in unrealized  appreciation / (depreciation) on investments       (3,371,852 )       157,082  
Net realized and unrealized gain / (loss) on investments         (3,379,100 )       140,545  
Net Increase / (decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations     $    (609,408 )     $    2,741,913  
                         


     
  STONECASTLE FINANCIAL CORP.  
  Financial Highlights  
             
             
          For The Three
Months Ended
December 31, 2018		  
  Per Share Operating Performance          
  Net Asset Value, beginning of period       $ 22.04    
  Net investment income(1)       $ 0.42    
  Net realized and unrealized gain / (loss) on investments(1)       $ (0.51 )  
  Total from investment operations       $ (0.09 )  
             
  Less distributions to shareholders          
  From net investment income       $ (0.52 )  
  Total distributions       $ (0.52 )  
             
  Net asset value, end of period       $ 21.43    
  Per share market value, end of period       $ 19.30    
             
  Total Investment Return (2)          
  Based on market value         -11.44 %  
  Based on net asset value         0.03 %  
             
  Ratios and Supplemental Data          
  Net assets, end of period (in millions)       $ 140.4    
  Ratios (as a percentage to average net assets):          
  Expenses before waivers(3)(4)*         5.41 %  
  Expenses after waivers(5)*         5.41 %  
  Net investment income(6)*         7.72 %  
  Portfolio turnover rate **         0 %  
             
  Revolving Credit Agreement          
  Total revolving credit agreement outstanding (000's)       $ 51,000    
  Asset coverage per $1,000 for revolving credit agreement(7)         3,753    
             
(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 3.82%.  
(4) Ratio of expenses before waivers to average managed assets equals 3.98%.  
(5) Ratio of expenses after waivers to average managed assets equals 3.98%.  
(6) Ratio of net investment income to average managed assets equals 5.68%.  
(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          
             

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