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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

x   Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the Quarter Ended June 30, 2004.

 

¨   Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Commission File Number: 0-33377

 

MCG CAPITAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware


    

54-1889518


(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

    

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

1100 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 3000

Arlington, VA

     22209
(Address of principal executive office)      (Zip Code)

 

(703) 247-7500

(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 and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x  No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes x  No ¨

 

The number of shares of the registrant’s Common Stock, $.01 par value, outstanding as of August 5, 2004 was 43,048,293.

 



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MCG CAPITAL CORPORATION

 

FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2004

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PART I

   FINANCIAL INFORMATION    3
     Selected Financial Data    3

Item 1.

   Financial Statements (Unaudited)    4
     Consolidated Balance Sheets – June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003    4
    

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003

   5
    

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003

   6
     Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003    7
     Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2004    8
     Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2003    16
     Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements    25
     Independent Accountants’ Review Report    34

Item 2.

   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    35

Item 3.

   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk    51

Item 4.

   Controls and Procedures    52

PART II

   OTHER INFORMATION    53

Item 1.

   Legal Proceedings    53

Item 2.

   Changes in Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities    53

Item 3.

   Defaults upon Senior Securities    53

Item 4.

   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders    53

Item 5.

   Other Information    54

Item 6.

   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K    55

Signatures

   56

 

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PART I.    FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

In this Quarterly Report, the “Company”, “MCG”, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to MCG Capital Corporation and its wholly owned consolidated subsidiaries and its affiliated securitization trusts unless the context otherwise requires.

 

Selected Financial Data

 

The following table sets forth selected financial data from our unaudited financial statements. The selected financial data should be read in conjunction with our “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) and notes thereto included in this Quarterly Report.

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,


   Six Months Ended
June 30,


(dollars in thousands except per share amounts and statistical data)    2004

   2003

   2004

   2003

Income statement data:

                           

Operating income

   $ 22,784    $ 19,636    $ 44,989    $ 38,175

Net operating income before investment gains and losses

     12,474      11,684      22,315      22,630

Net income

     17,643      8,989      19,740      17,886

Per common share data:

                           

Earnings per common share basic and diluted

     0.44      0.30      0.51      0.59

Net operating income before investment gains and losses per common share basic and diluted

     0.31      0.39      0.58      0.75

Net asset value per common share (a)

     12.09      11.42      12.09      11.42

Cash dividends declared per common share

     0.42      0.41      0.84      0.81

Selected period-end balances:

                           

Total investment portfolio

   $ 758,948    $ 620,365              

Total assets

     866,709      707,866              

Borrowings

     322,806      333,204              

Other data (at period-end):

                           

Number of portfolio companies

     91      76              

Number of employees

     100      57              

 

(a)   Based on common shares outstanding at period-end.

 

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Item 1.    Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

MCG Capital Corporation

Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

     June 30,
2004


    December 31,
2003


 

Assets

                

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 58,419     $ 60,072  

Cash, securitization accounts

     31,165       33,434  

Investments at fair value

                

Commercial loans (cost of $674,243 and $615,253, respectively)

     663,336       605,551  

Investments in equity securities (cost of $125,349 and $112,850, respectively)

     110,190       93,391  

Unearned income on commercial loans

     (14,578 )     (16,416 )
    


 


Total investments

     758,948       682,526  

Interest receivable

     5,392       5,717  

Other assets

     12,785       9,166  
    


 


Total assets

   $ 866,709     $ 790,915  
    


 


Liabilities

                

Borrowings

   $ 322,806     $ 304,131  

Interest payable

     868       1,185  

Dividends payable

     16,268       16,267  

Other liabilities

     6,499       5,382  
    


 


Total liabilities

     346,441       326,965  
    


 


Commitments and contingencies

                

Stockholders’ Equity

                

Preferred stock, par value $.01, authorized 1 share, none issued and outstanding

     —         —    

Common stock, par value $.01, authorized 100,000 shares, 43,047 issued and outstanding on June 30, 2004 and 38,732 issued and outstanding on December 31, 2003

     430       387  

Paid-in capital

     601,976       529,168  

Stockholder loans

     (5,139 )     (5,293 )

Unearned compensation—restricted stock

     (9,950 )     (4,911 )

Distributions in excess of earnings

     (40,983 )     (26,240 )

Net unrealized depreciation on investments

     (26,066 )     (29,161 )
    


 


Total stockholders’ equity

     520,268       463,950  
    


 


Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 866,709     $ 790,915  
    


 


 

See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

 

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MCG Capital Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

    

Three Months Ended

June 30,


   

Six Months Ended

June 30,


 
     2004

    2003

    2004

    2003

 

Operating income

                                

Interest and dividend income

                                

Non-affiliate investments (less than 5% owned)

   $ 12,856     $ 17,077     $ 25,176     $ 33,402  

Affiliate investments (5% to 25% owned)

     767       1,130       1,652       2,085  

Control investments (more than 25% owned)

     5,170       549       10,454       1,097  
    


 


Total interest and dividend income

     18,793       18,756       37,282       36,584  

Advisory fees and other income

                                

Non-affiliate investments (less than 5% owned) and other income

     2,489       880       4,108       1,591  

Control investments (more than 25% owned)

     1,502       —         3,599       —    
    


 


Total advisory fees and other income

     3,991       880       7,707       1,591  
    


 


Total operating income

     22,784       19,636       44,989       38,175  
    


 


Operating expenses

                                

Interest expense

     2,065       2,281       4,168       4,728  

Employee compensation:

                                

Salaries and benefits

     3,343       2,157       6,228       4,041  

Long-term incentive compensation

     2,128       1,501       7,679       3,027  
    


 


Total employee compensation

     5,471       3,658       13,907       7,068  

General and administrative expense

     2,774       2,013       4,599       3,749  
    


 


Total operating expenses

     10,310       7,952       22,674       15,545  
    


 


Net operating income before investment gains and losses

     12,474       11,684       22,315       22,630  
    


 


Net realized gains (losses) on investments

                                

Non-affiliate investments (less than 5% owned)

     84       (1,843 )     1,988       (10,142 )

Control investments (more than 25% owned)

     (7,658 )     —         (7,658 )     (11,397 )
    


 


Total net realized gains (losses) on investments

     (7,574 )     (1,843 )     (5,670 )     (21,539 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

                                

Non-affiliate investments (less than 5% owned)

     3,368       3,656       (125 )     18,735  

Affiliate investments (5% to 25% owned)

     (1,947 )     1,570       (3,367 )     1,744  

Control investments (more than 25% owned)

     11,322       (6,078 )     6,587       (3,684 )
    


 


Total net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     12,743       (852 )     3,095       16,795  
    


 


Net investment gains (losses)

     5,169       (2,695 )     (2,575 )     (4,744 )
    


 


Net income

   $ 17,643     $ 8,989     $ 19,740     $ 17,886  
    


 


Earnings per common share basic and diluted

   $ 0.44     $ 0.30     $ 0.51     $ 0.59  

Cash dividends declared per common share

   $ 0.42     $ 0.41     $ 0.84     $ 0.81  

Weighted average common shares outstanding

     39,650       30,121       38,736       30,095  

Weighted average common shares outstanding and dilutive common stock equivalents

     39,680       30,121       38,804       30,095  

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

 

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MCG Capital Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

    Common stock

  Paid-in
Capital


   

Stock-

holder
Loans


   

Unearned
Compen-

sation—
Restricted stock


    Distributions
(in excess of)
less than
Earnings


    Net Unrealized
Depreciation on
Investments


   

Total
Stockholders’

Equity


 
    Shares

    Amount

           

Balance December 31, 2002

  31,259     $ 313   $ 419,961     $ (5,513 )   $ (8,566 )   $ (1,824 )   $ (43,121 )   $ 361,250  

Net income (loss)

                                        1,091       16,795       17,886  

Dividends declared, $0.81 per share

                                        (24,191 )             (24,191 )

Dividend reinvestment

                                                           

Amortization of restricted stock awards

                                1,906                       1,906  

Reduction in employee loans

  (7 )           (120 )     76       74                       30  
   

 

 


 


 


 


 


 


Balance June 30, 2003

  31,252     $ 313   $ 419,841     $ (5,437 )   $ (6,586 )   $ (24,924 )   $ (26,326 )   $ 356,881  
   

 

 


 


 


 


 


 


Balance December 31, 2003

  38,732     $ 387   $ 529,168     $ (5,293 )   $ (4,911 )   $ (26,240 )   $ (29,161 )   $ 463,950  

Net income (loss)

                                        16,645       3,095       19,740  

Issuance of common shares, net of costs

  4,313       43     61,187                                       61,230  

Dividends declared, $0.84 per share

                                        (31,388 )             (31,388 )

Dividend reinvestment

  2       —       51                                       51  

Amortization of restricted stock awards

                                6,531                       6,531  

Change in vesting of restricted stock awards

                11,570               (11,570 )                     —    

Reduction in employee loans

                        154                               154  
   

 

 


 


 


 


 


 


Balance June 30, 2004

  43,047     $ 430   $ 601,976     $ (5,139 )   $ (9,950 )   $ (40,983 )   $ (26,066 )   $ 520,268  
   

 

 


 


 


 


 


 


 

See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

 

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MCG Capital Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

    

Six Months Ended

June 30,


 
     2004     2003  

Operating activities

                

Net income

   $ 19,740     $ 17,886  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

                

Depreciation and amortization

     482       277  

Amortization of restricted stock awards

     6,531       1,906  

Amortization of deferred debt issuance costs

     670       663  

Net realized losses on investments

     5,670       21,539  

Net change in unrealized depreciation (appreciation) on investments

     (3,095 )     (16,795 )

(Increase) decrease in cash—securitization accounts from interest collections

     (237 )     2,637  

Decrease (increase) in interest receivable

     714       (1,033 )

(Increase) decrease in accrued payment-in-kind interest and dividends

     1,694       (8,337 )

Decrease in unearned income

     (3,999 )     (2,329 )

(Increase) decrease in other assets

     (2,977 )     812  

Decrease in interest payable

     (317 )     (441 )

Increase (decrease) in other liabilities

     2,264       (241 )

  


 


Net cash provided by operating activities

     27,140       16,544  

  


 


Investing activities

                

Originations, draws and advances on loans

     (157,194 )     (12,971 )

Principal payments on loans

     82,301       78,888  

Purchase of equity investments

     (12,861 )     (4,415 )

Proceeds from sales of equity investments

     10,445       1,045  

Purchase of premises, equipment and software

     (437 )     (978 )

  


 


Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     (77,746 )     61,569  

  


 


Financing activities

                

Net increase (payments) on borrowings

     18,811       (30,072 )

Decrease in cash—securitization accounts for paydown of principal on debt

     2,371       22,945  

Payment of financing costs

     (1,129 )     —    

Dividends paid

     (32,535 )     (25,633 )

Issuance of common stock, net of costs

     61,281       —    

Repayment of loans to employees

     154       35  

  


 


Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     48,953       (32,725 )

  


 


(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (1,653 )     45,388  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     60,072       9,389  

  


 


Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 58,419     $ 54,777  

  


 


 

See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

 

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MCG Capital Corporation

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

June 30, 2004

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

    Industry  

Title of Securities

Held by the
Company

 

Percentage of
Class Held on
a Fully
Diluted Basis
(9)

    June 30, 2004

Portfolio Company         Cost   Fair Value

Non-affiliate investments (less than 5% owned):

                     
21st Century Newspapers,   Newspaper   Subordinated Debt         $ 22,947   $ 22,947
Inc.       Common Stock   1.4 %     696     3,137
The Adrenaline Group, Inc. (8)   Technology   Common Stock   2.7 %     —       2
Allen’s T.V. Cable Service, Inc.   Cable   Senior Debt           7,130     7,130
American Consolidated Media Inc. (1)   Newspaper   Senior Debt           18,950     18,950
Auto Europe, LLC   Equipment Leasing   Senior Debt           8,047     8,047
Badoud Enterprises, Inc. (1)   Newspaper   Senior Debt           6,294     6,294
Boucher Communications,   Publishing   Senior Debt           1,100     1,100
Inc. (1)       Stock Appreciation Rights           —       360
Builders FirstSource, Inc.   Building & Development   Senior Debt           4,988     5,025
Cambridge Information Group, Inc. (1)   Information Services   Senior Debt           14,525     14,525
CCG Consulting, LLC   Business Services   Senior Debt           1,441     1,441
        Warrants to purchase membership interest in LLC   19.9 %     —       —  
Communications & Power Industries, Inc.   Aerospace & Defense   Senior Debt           1,995     2,029
Community Media Group, Inc. (1)   Newspaper   Senior Debt           9,691     9,691
Creative Loafing, Inc. (1)   Newspaper   Senior Debt           19,900     19,900
Crescent Publishing Company LLC (1)   Newspaper   Senior Debt           10,624     10,624
Cruz Bay Publishing,   Publishing   Senior Debt           6,298     6,298
Inc. (1)       Subordinated Debt           10,054     10,054
dick clark productions,   Broadcasting   Subordinated Debt           17,143     17,143
inc.       Warrants to purchase Common Stock   5.6 %     858     855
        Common Stock   0.4 %     150     66

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

 

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MCG Capital Corporation

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)—(Continued)

June 30, 2004

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

    Industry  

Title of Securities

Held by the
Company

 

Percentage of
Class Held on
a Fully
Diluted Basis
(9)

    June 30, 2004

Portfolio Company         Cost   Fair Value
Dowden Health Media, Inc.   Publishing   Senior Debt         $ 500   $ 500
The e-Media Club, LLC (8)   Investment Fund   LLC Interest   0.8 %     88     27
FTI Technologies   Technology   Senior Debt           19,592     18,000
Holdings, Inc. (1)       Warrants to purchase Common Stock   4.2 %     —       —  
GCA Services Group, Inc.   Commercial Services   Subordinated Debt           10,000     10,000
Graycom, LLC (8)   Telecommunications   Warrants to purchase membership interest in LLC   27.8 %     71     85
The Hillman Group, Inc.   Industrial Equipment   Senior Debt           5,985     6,060
Home Interiors & Gifts, Inc.   Home Furnishings   Senior Debt           4,961     4,821
Hometown Telephone, LLC (8)   Telecommunications   Warrants to purchase membership interest in LLC   27.8 %     —       —  
I-55 Internet Services, Inc.   Telecommunications   Senior Debt           2,313     2,313
        Warrants to purchase Common Stock   20.0 %     366     378
IDS Telcom LLC   Telecommunications   Senior Debt           18,823     18,823
        Warrants to purchase membership interest in LLC   27.8 %     2,693     3,087
Images.com, Inc.   Information Services   Senior Debt           3,197     3,197
Information Today, Inc. (1)   Information Services   Senior Debt           8,792     8,792
Jeffrey A. Stern (8)   Other   Senior Debt           45     45
Jenzabar, Inc. (1)   Technology   Senior Debt           20,000     20,000
        Subordinated Debt           10,000     10,000
        Senior Preferred Stock   100.0 %     5,000     5,000
        Subordinated Preferred Stock   100.0 %     1,098     1,098
        Warrants to purchase Common Stock   18.0 %     422     422

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

 

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MCG Capital Corporation

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)—(Continued)

June 30, 2004

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

     Industry   

Title of Securities

Held by the
Company

  

Percentage of
Class Held on
a Fully
Diluted Basis
(9)

    June 30, 2004

Portfolio Company            Cost    Fair Value
The Joseph F. Biddle Publishing Company (1)    Newspaper    Senior Debt          $ 9,505    $ 9,505
Joseph C. Millstone    Telecommunications    Senior Debt            500      500
Knowledge Learning Corporation    Healthcare    Senior Debt            7,340      7,381
The Korea Times Los Angeles, Inc.    Newspaper    Senior Debt            10,322      10,322
LaGrange Acquisition, L.P.    Oil and Gas    Senior Debt            3,000      3,017
Maidenform, Inc.    Clothing/Textiles    Senior Debt            5,000      5,062
          Subordinated Debt            1,000      1,004
Majesco Holdings Inc. (8) (18)    Leisure Goods    Common Stock    0.1 %     57      57
Manhattan    Telecommunications    Senior Debt            13,925      13,925
Telecommunications         Subordinated Debt            12,328      12,328
Corporation (1)         Preferred Stock    100.0 %     1,909      1,962
          Warrants to purchase Common Stock    28.0 %     2,805      4,162
McGinnis-Johnson Consulting, LLC (1)    Newspaper    Unsecured Note            1,000      1,000
MedAssets, Inc.    Healthcare    Senior Debt            4,822      4,845
          Subordinated Debt            2,500      2,525
The Meow Mix Company    Food Products    Senior Debt            3,784      3,775
Midwest Towers Partners, LLC (1)    Telecommunications    Senior Debt            17,009      17,009
Miles Media Group,    Publishing    Senior Debt            7,954      7,954
Inc. (1)         Warrants to purchase Common Stock    12.3 %     20      35
Minnesota Publishers, Inc. (1)    Newspaper    Senior Debt            14,250      14,250
MultiPlan, Inc.    Insurance    Senior Debt            4,988      5,037
NALCO Company    Ecological Services    Senior Debt            4,566      4,635
New Century    Industrial    Common Stock    2.3 %     157      48
Companies, Inc. (8)    Equipment    Warrants to purchase Common Stock    0.4 %     —        —  

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

 

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MCG Capital Corporation

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)—(Continued)

June 30, 2004

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

    

Industry

  

Title of Securities

Held by the
Company

  

Percentage of
Class Held on
a Fully
Diluted Basis
(9)

    June 30, 2004

Portfolio Company            Cost    Fair Value
New Vision Broadcasting, LLC (1)    Broadcasting    Senior Debt          $ 16,033    $ 16,033
New Wave Communications, LLC (1)    Cable    Senior Debt            10,848      10,848
nii communications,    Telecommunications    Senior Debt            7,541      7,541
inc. (1)         Common Stock    3.0 %     400      170
          Warrants to purchase Common Stock    38.6 %     1,218      1,870
Polypore, Inc.    Industrial Equipment    Senior Debt            500      505
Powercom    Telecommunications    Senior Debt            2,113      2,113
Corporation (1)         Warrants to purchase Class A Common Stock    20.0 %     278      134
R.R. Bowker LLC (1)    Information Services    Senior Debt            13,700      13,700
Robert N. Snyder    Information Services    Senior Debt            1,300      1,300
Sheridan Healthcare, Inc.    Healthcare    Senior Debt            2,963      3,000
Solo Cup Company    Containers & Glass    Senior Debt            3,491      3,533
Sterigenics International, Inc.    Healthcare    Senior Debt            4,000      4,050
Stonebridge Press, Inc. (1)    Newspaper    Senior Debt            5,203      5,203
SXC Health Solutions, Inc. (1) (16)    Technology    Senior Debt            7,600      7,600
Talk America Holdings,    Telecommunications    Common Stock    0.8 %     499      1,617
Inc. (8)         Warrants to purchase Common Stock    0.7 %     25      273
TGI Group, LLC (8)    Information Services    Warrants to purchase membership interest in LLC    5.0 %     126      5
United Industries Corporation    Farming & Agriculture    Senior Debt            1,496      1,519
U. S. I. Holdings Corporation    Insurance    Senior Debt            1,000      1,010
VS&A-PBI Holding LLC (8)    Publishing    LLC Interest    0.8 %     500      —  

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)—(Continued)

June 30, 2004

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

     Industry   

Title of Securities

Held by the
Company

  

Percentage of
Class Held on
a Fully
Diluted Basis
(9)

    June 30, 2004

Portfolio Company            Cost    Fair Value
Waddington North America, Inc.    Containers & Glass    Senior Debt          $ 4,950    $ 4,938
Wicks Business Information, LLC    Publishing    Unsecured Note            200      200
Wiesner Publishing    Publishing    Senior Debt            5,314      5,314
Company,         Subordinated Debt            5,561      5,561
LLC (1)         Warrants to purchase membership interest in LLC    15.0 %     406      385
WirelessLines II, Inc.    Telecommunications    Senior Debt            380      380
Witter Publishing Co.,    Publishing    Senior Debt            2,537      2,537
Inc.         Warrants to purchase Common Stock    20.0 %     146      160
Wyoming Newspapers, Inc. (1)    Newspapers    Senior Debt            15,000      15,000
Total Non-affiliate investments                      520,846      525,103
                               
Affiliate investments (12):                              
All Island Media, Inc.    Newspaper    Senior Debt            7,200      7,200
          Common Stock    8.9 %     500      500
Country Media, Inc.    Newspaper    Senior Debt            7,076      7,076
          Common Stock    6.3 %     100      147
Executive Enterprise Institute, LLC (8)    Business Services    LLC Interest    10.0 %     301      —  

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

 

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MCG Capital Corporation

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)—(Continued)

June 30, 2004

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

     Industry   

Title of Securities

Held by the
Company

  

Percentage of
Class Held on
a Fully
Diluted Basis
(9)

    June 30, 2004

Portfolio Company            Cost    Fair Value
Netplexus    Technology    Senior Debt          $ 1,811    $ 90
Corporation (1) (8)         Preferred Stock    51.0 %     766      —  
          Warrants to purchase Class A Common Stock    4.8 %     —        —  
Sunshine Media    Publishing    Senior Debt            12,933      9,302
Delaware, LLC (1)         Class A LLC Interest    12.8 %     564      —  
          Warrants to purchase Class B LLC interest    100.0 %     —        —  
ViewTrust Technology (8)    Technology    Common Stock    7.5 %     1      3
Total Affiliate investments                      31,252      24,318
Control investments: Non-majority-owned (11):                         
Creatas, L.L.C. (1)    Information Services    Senior Debt            18,078      18,078
          Investor Class LLC Interest    100.0 %     1,273      10,036
          Guaranty ($501)                    
ETC Group, LLC (13)    Publishing    Senior Debt            1,200      1,184
          Series A LLC Interest    100.0 %     650      —  
          Series C LLC Interest    100.0 %     100      —  
Fawcette Technical    Publishing    Senior Debt            12,336      12,336
Publications Holding (1)         Subordinated Debt            3,940      3,940
          Series A Preferred Stock    100.0 %     2,569      1,777
          Common Stock    36.0 %     —        —  
National Systems    Security Alarm    Senior Debt            910      —  
Integration, Inc. (3) (4) (7) (8)         Class B-2 Preferred Stock    100.0 %     4,409      —  
          Common Stock    46.0 %     —        —  
Platinum Wireless, Inc.    Telecommunications    Senior Debt            875      875
          Common Stock    37.0 %     4,640      4,392
          Option to purchase Common Stock    1.5 %     272      93
Total Control investments: Non-majority-owned                 51,252      52,711

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

 

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MCG Capital Corporation

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)—(Continued)

June 30, 2004

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

     Industry   

Title of Securities

Held by the
Company

  

Percentage of
Class Held on
a Fully
Diluted Basis
(9)

    June 30, 2004

Portfolio Company            Cost    Fair Value
Control investments: Majority-owned (10):                         
Bridgecom Holdings,    Telecommunications    Senior Debt          $ 23,634    $ 23,634
Inc. (1) (14)         Preferred Stock    100.0 %     38,608      38,608
          Common Stock    100.0 %     —        1,433
ClearTel    Telecommunications    Senior Debt            22,320      22,320
Communications,         Subordinated Debt            1,588      1,588
Inc. (1) (17)         Preferred Stock    100.0 %     9,196      4,332
          Common Stock    100.0 %     540      —  
          Guaranty ($275)                    
Copperstate    Security Alarm    Senior Debt            985      985
Technologies, Inc. (3)         Class A Common Stock    93.0 %     2,000      1,212
          Warrants to purchase Class B Common Stock    97.3 %     —        —  
          Guaranty ($1,000)                    
Corporate Legal Times    Publishing    Senior Debt            4,626      4,414
L.L.C.         Subordinated Debt            1,338      —  
          LLC Interest    90.6 %     313      —  
Crystal Media Network,    Broadcasting    Senior Debt            699      699
LLC (5)         LLC Interest    100.0 %     6,132      4,802
Interactive Business    Security Alarm    Senior Debt            75      75
Solutions, Inc. (4)         Common Stock    100.0 %     2,750      724
Superior Publishing    Newspaper    Senior Debt            20,759      20,759
Corporation. (1) (15)         Subordinated Debt            20,405      20,405
          Preferred Stock    100.0 %     7,999      8,484
          Common Stock    100.0 %     365      654
Telecomm South,    Telecommunications    Senior Debt            3,071      1,142
LLC (2) (8)         LLC Interest    100.0 %     11      —  
UMAC, Inc. (8)    Publishing    Common Stock    100.0 %     10,202      234

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

 

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MCG Capital Corporation

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)—(Continued)

June 30, 2004

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

     Industry   

Title of Securities

Held by the
Company

  

Percentage of
Class Held on
a Fully
Diluted Basis
(9)

    June 30, 2004

 
Portfolio Company            Cost     Fair Value  
Working Mother Media,    Publishing    Senior Debt          $ 7,526     $ 7,526  
Inc. (8)         Class A Preferred Stock    99.1 %     11,097       7,364  
          Class B Preferred Stock    100.0 %     1       —    
          Class C Preferred Stock    100.0 %     1       —    
          Common Stock    51.0 %     1       —    
          Guaranty ($1,371)                       
Total Control investments: Majority-owned                 196,242       171,394  
Total Investments                 799,592       773,526  
Unearned income                 (14,578 )     (14,578 )
                    


 


Total Investments net of unearned income               $ 785,014     $ 758,948  
                    


 


 

See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

 

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MCG Capital Corporation

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2003

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

     Industry    Title of Securities Held by
the Company
  

Percentage of
Class Held on

a Fully
Diluted Basis

(9)

  December 31, 2003

Portfolio Company            Cost    Fair Value
Non-affiliate investments (less than 5% owned):                  
21st Century    Newspaper    Subordinated Debt        $ 22,266    $ 22,266
Newspapers, Inc.         Common Stock    1.0%     453      667
aaiPharma Inc.    Drugs    Senior Debt          4,875      4,875
The Adrenaline Group, Inc. (8)    Technology    Common Stock    2.7%     —        4
American Consolidated Media Inc. (1)    Newspaper    Senior Debt          19,300      19,300
Auto Europe, LLC    Equipment Leasing    Senior Debt          10,000      10,000
Badoud Enterprises, Inc. (1)    Newspaper    Senior Debt          7,675      7,675
Barcom Electronic Inc.    Security Alarm    Senior Debt          3,393      3,393
Boucher    Publishing    Senior Debt          1,400      1,400
Communications, Inc. (1)         Stock Appreciation Rights          —        340
Bridgecom Holdings,    Telecommunications    Senior Debt          22,114      22,114
Inc. (1) (14)         Warrants to purchase Common Stock    13.0%     2,122      4,364
Brookings Newspapers, L.L.C. (1)    Newspaper    Senior Debt          2,700      2,700
Cambridge Information Group, Inc. (1)    Information Services    Senior Debt          15,450      15,450
CCG Consulting, LLC    Business Services    Senior Debt          1,451      1,451
          Warrants to purchase membership interest in LLC    21.5%     —        —  
Community Media Group, Inc. (1)    Newspaper    Senior Debt          10,345      10,345
Connective Corp. (8) (18)    Leisure Goods    Common Stock    0.2%     57      25
Creative Loafing, Inc. (1)    Newspaper    Senior Debt          14,050      14,050
Crescent Publishing Company LLC (1)    Newspaper    Senior Debt          14,304      14,304

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

 

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MCG Capital Corporation

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)—(Continued)

December 31, 2003

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

     Industry    Title of Securities Held by
the Company
  

Percentage of
Class Held on

a Fully
Diluted Basis

(9)

  December 31, 2003

Portfolio Company            Cost    Fair Value
Cruz Bay Publishing,    Publishing    Senior Debt        $ 6,200    $ 6,200
Inc. (1)         Subordinated Debt          4,035      4,035
Dakota Imaging, Inc.    Technology    Senior Debt          7,062      7,062
          Warrants to purchase Common Stock    9.4%     1,586      1,671
dick clark productions,    Broadcasting    Subordinated Debt          16,479      16,479
inc.         Warrants to purchase Common Stock    5.6%     858      639
          Common Stock    0.4%     150      49
Dowden Health Media, Inc.    Publishing    Senior Debt          700      700
The e-Media Club, LLC (8)    Investment Fund    LLC Interest    0.8%     88      27
FTI Technologies    Technology    Senior Debt          22,450      22,450
Holdings, Inc. (1)         Warrants to purchase Common Stock    4.2%     —        —  
Graycom, LLC (8)    Telecommunications    Warrants to purchase membership interest in LLC    27.8%     71      74
Hometown Telephone, LLC (8)    Telecommunications    Warrants to purchase membership interest in LLC    27.8%     —        —  
I-55 Internet Services,    Telecommunications    Senior Debt          2,301      2,301
Inc.         Warrants to purchase Common Stock    7.5%     103      156
IDS Telcom LLC    Telecommunications    Senior Debt          18,823      18,823
          Warrants to purchase membership interest in LLC    27.8%     2,693      3,101
Images.com, Inc.    Information Services    Senior Debt          3,188      1,722
Information Today, Inc. (1)    Information Services    Senior Debt          9,192      9,192
Jeffrey A. Stern (8)    Other    Senior Debt          50      50

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

 

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MCG Capital Corporation

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)—(Continued)

December 31, 2003

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

     Industry    Title of Securities Held by
the Company
  

Percentage of
Class Held on

a Fully
Diluted Basis

(9)

    December 31, 2003

Portfolio Company            Cost    Fair Value
The Joseph F. Biddle Publishing Company (1)    Newspaper    Senior Debt          $ 10,305    $ 10,305
Joseph C. Millstone    Telecommunications    Senior Debt            500      500
The Korea Times Los Angeles, Inc.    Newspaper    Senior Debt            10,602      10,602
Manhattan    Telecommunications    Senior Debt            13,925      13,925
Telecommunications         Subordinated Debt            12,328      12,328
Corporation (1)         Preferred Stock    100.0 %     1,800      1,854
          Warrants to purchase Common Stock    28.0 %     2,805      4,021
Marketron International, Inc. (6) (8)    Business Services    Warrants to purchase Common Stock    1.5 %     —        —  
McGinnis-Johnson Consulting, LLC (1)    Newspaper    Subordinated Debt            10,531      10,531
The Meow Mix Company    Food Products    Senior Debt            4,969      4,969
Midwest Towers Partners, LLC (1)    Telecommunications    Senior Debt            17,009      17,009
Miles Media Group,    Publishing    Senior Debt            7,906      7,906
Inc. (1)         Warrants to purchase Common Stock    12.4 %     21      21
Minnesota Publishers, Inc. (1)    Newspaper    Senior Debt            14,250      14,250
New Century    Industrial    Common Stock    2.3 %     157      144
Companies, Inc. (8)    Equipment    Warrants to purchase Common Stock    0.4 %     —        —  
New Vision Broadcasting, LLC (1)    Broadcasting    Senior Debt            13,367      13,367
New Wave Communications, LLC (1)    Cable    Senior Debt            8,804      8,804

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

 

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MCG Capital Corporation

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)—(Continued)

December 31, 2003

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

     Industry    Title of Securities Held by
the Company
  

Percentage of
Class Held on

a Fully
Diluted Basis

(9)

    December 31, 2003

Portfolio Company            Cost    Fair Value
nii communications,    Telecommunications    Senior Debt          $ 7,353    $ 7,353
inc. (1)         Common Stock    3.0 %     400      137
          Warrants to purchase Common Stock    38.5 %     1,218      1,501
NOW Communications,    Telecommunications    Senior Debt            4,783      4,125
Inc. (1)         Warrants to purchase Common Stock    10.0 %     —        —  
Pacific-Sierra Publishing, Inc.    Newspaper    Senior Debt            25,734      25,734
Powercom    Telecommunications    Senior Debt            2,160      2,160
Corporation (1)         Warrants to purchase Class A Common Stock    18.6 %     263      211
R.R. Bowker LLC (1)    Information Services    Senior Debt            9,500      9,500
          Warrants to purchase membership interest in LLC    14.0 %     882      1,434
Robert N. Snyder    Information Services    Senior Debt            1,300      1,300
Stonebridge Press, Inc. (1)    Newspaper    Senior Debt            5,466      5,466
SXC Health Solutions, Inc. (1) (16)    Technology    Senior Debt            7,600      7,600
Talk America Holdings,    Telecommunications    Common Stock    0.8 %     499      2,484
Inc. (8)         Warrants to purchase Common Stock    0.8 %     25      474
TGI Group, LLC    Information Services    Senior Debt            6,225      6,225
          Warrants to purchase membership interest in LLC    5.0 %     126      —  
Tower Resource    Telecommunications    Senior Debt            1,503      1,503
Management, Inc.         Warrants to purchase Common Stock    8.9 %     —        —  

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

 

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MCG Capital Corporation

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)—(Continued)

December 31, 2003

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

     Industry    Title of Securities Held by
the Company
  

Percentage of
Class Held on

a Fully
Diluted Basis

(9)

    December 31, 2003

Portfolio Company            Cost    Fair Value
VS&A-PBI Holding LLC (8)    Publishing    LLC Interest    0.8 %   $ 500    $ —  
Wicks Business Information, LLC    Publishing    Unsecured Note            200      200
Wiesner Publishing    Publishing    Senior Debt            5,461      5,461
Company,         Subordinated Debt            5,623      5,623
LLC (1)         Warrants to purchase membership interest in LLC    15.0 %     406      398
WirelessLines II, Inc.    Telecommunications    Senior Debt            437      437
Witter Publishing Co.,    Publishing    Senior Debt            2,340      2,340
Inc.         Warrants to purchase Common Stock    10.5 %     87      78
Wyoming Newspapers, Inc. (1)    Newspaper    Senior Debt            10,378      10,378
Total Non-affiliate investments                      477,732      482,112
                               
Affiliate investments (12):                         
All Island Media, Inc.    Newspaper    Senior Debt            8,000      8,000
          Common Stock    9.1 %     500      500
Country Media, Inc.    Newspaper    Senior Debt            7,176      7,176
          Common Stock    6.3 %     100      134
Creatas, L.L.C. (1)    Information Services    Senior Debt            17,735      17,735
          Investor Class LLC Interest Guaranty ($501)    100.0 %     1,273      2,951
Executive Enterprise Institute, LLC (8)    Business Services    LLC Interest    10.0 %     301      —  
Netplexus    Technology    Senior Debt            1,817      170
Corporation (1) (8)         Preferred Stock    51.0 %     766      —  
          Warrants to purchase Class A Common Stock    4.8 %     —        —  

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

 

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MCG Capital Corporation

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)—(Continued)

December 31, 2003

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

     Industry    Title of Securities Held by
the Company
  

Percentage of
Class Held on

a Fully
Diluted Basis

(9)

  December 31, 2003

Portfolio Company            Cost    Fair Value
Sunshine Media    Publishing    Senior Debt        $ 12,839    $ 12,516
Delaware,         Class A LLC Interest    12.8%     564      —  
LLC (1)         Warrants to purchase Class B LLC interest    100.0%     —        —  
ViewTrust Technology (8)    Technology    Common Stock    7.5%     1      1
Total Affiliate investments               51,072      49,183
                             
Control investments: Non-majority-owned (11):                       
ETC Group, LLC (13)    Publishing    Senior Debt          1,200      1,200
          Series A LLC Interest    100.0%     650      650
          Series C LLC Interest    100.0%     100      100
Fawcette Technical    Publishing    Senior Debt          12,160      12,160
Publications         Subordinated Debt          3,906      3,906
Holding (1)         Series A Preferred Stock    100.0%     2,569      718
          Common Stock    36.0%     —        —  
National Systems    Security Alarm    Senior Debt          500      500
Integration, Inc. (3) (4) (7)         Class B-2 Preferred Stock    100.0%     4,409      3,833
          Common Stock    46.0%     —        —  
Platinum Wireless, Inc.    Telecommunications    Senior Debt          875      875
          Common Stock    37.0%     4,640      4,519
          Options to purchase Common Stock    1.5%     272      98
Total Control investments: Non-majority-owned               31,281      28,559

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

 

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MCG Capital Corporation

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)—(Continued)

December 31, 2003

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

     Industry    Title of Securities Held by
the Company
  

Percentage of
Class Held on

a Fully
Diluted Basis

(9)

  December 31, 2003

Portfolio Company            Cost    Fair Value
Control investments: Majority-owned (10):                       
AMI    Telecommunications    Senior Debt        $ 3,100    $ 237
Telecommunications Corporation (1) (8)         Series A-1 Preferred Stock    82.3%     700      —  
          Series A-2 Preferred Stock    100.0%     1,995      —  
          Series A-3 Preferred Stock    37.5%     1,100      —  
          Common Stock    5.1%     200      —  
Biznessonline.com,    Telecommunications    Senior Debt          18,556      18,556
Inc. (1) (17)         Preferred Stock    100.0%     4,864      —  
          Common Stock    73.2%     540      —  
Copperstate    Security Alarm    Senior Debt          910      910
Technologies, Inc. (3)         Class A Common Stock    93.0%     2,000      2,160
          Class B Common Stock    0.1%     —        1
          Warrants to purchase Class B Common Stock    99.9%     —        1,343
Corporate Legal Times    Publishing    Senior Debt          4,624      4,302
L.L.C.         Subordinated Debt          1,340      —  
          LLC Interest    90.6%     313      —  
Crystal Media Network, LLC (5)    Broadcasting    LLC Interest    100.0%     6,132      5,149
Interactive Business    Security Alarm    Senior Debt          75      75
Solutions, Inc. (4)         Common Stock    100.0%     2,750      1,351
Superior Publishing    Newspaper    Senior Debt          20,760      20,760
Corporation. (1) (15)         Subordinated Debt          28,000      28,000
          Preferred Stock    100.0%     7,999      7,999
          Common Stock    100.0%     1      1

Telecomm North

  

Telecommunications

  

Preferred Stock

   100.0%     31,856      31,856

Corp. (14)

       

Common Stock

   100.0%     —        —  

Telecomm South,

  

Telecommunications

  

Senior Debt

         3,292      2,210

LLC (2) (8)

       

LLC Interest

   100.0%     10      —  

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

 

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MCG Capital Corporation

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)—(Continued)

December 31, 2003

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

     Industry    Title of Securities Held by
the Company
  

Percentage of
Class Held on

a Fully
Diluted Basis

(9)

    December 31, 2003

 
Portfolio Company            Cost     Fair Value  

UMAC, Inc. (8)

  

Publishing

  

Common Stock

   100.0 %   $ 10,375     $ 344  

Working Mother

  

Publishing

  

Senior Debt

           8,026       8,026  

Media, Inc. (8)

        Class A Preferred Stock    98.8 %     8,497       5,808  
          Class B Preferred Stock    100.0 %     1       —    
          Class C Preferred Stock    100.0 %     1       —    
          Common Stock    51.0 %     1       —    

Total Control investments: Majority-owned

                168,018       139,088  

Total Investments

                     728,103       698,942  

Unearned income

                     (16,416 )     (16,416 )
                    


 


Total Investments net of unearned income

              $ 711,687     $ 682,526  
                    


 


 

(1)   Some of the securities listed are issued by affiliate(s) of the listed portfolio company.
(2)   In July 2002, we acquired the assets of ValuePage Holdings, Inc. in satisfaction of debt and transferred them to Telecomm South, LLC, which at the time was a wholly owned subsidiary of MCG Finance I, LLC.
(3)   In August 2002, we acquired the Arizona division of Intellisec Holdings, Inc. in partial satisfaction of debt and transferred it to Copperstate Technologies, Inc., which at the time was a wholly owned subsidiary of MCG Finance I, LLC.
(4)   In October 2002, we acquired the North Carolina division of Intellisec Holdings, Inc. in partial satisfaction of debt and transferred it to Interactive Business Solutions, Inc., which at the time was a wholly owned subsidiary of MCG Finance I, LLC.
(5)   In February 2003, we acquired the assets of NBG Radio Networks, Inc. in satisfaction of debt. The assets are held and operated through Crystal Media Network, LLC, which is a wholly owned portfolio company of MCG Capital Corporation.
(6)   In February 2003, BuyMedia Inc. changed its name to Marketron International, Inc.
(7)   In March 2003, we converted $8,631 of senior debt and $1,262 of debtor in possession financing in Intellisec Holdings, Inc., into preferred and common stock in connection with a plan of reorganization. In March 2003, Intellisec Holdings, Inc. changed its name to National Systems Integration, Inc. In June 2004, National Systems Integration, Inc. ceased operations and filed for protection under Chapter 7 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.
(8)   Non-income producing at the relevant period end.

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

 

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(9)   The “percentage of class held on a fully diluted basis” represents the percentage of the class of security we may own assuming we exercise our warrants or options (whether or not they are in-the-money) and assuming that warrants, options or convertible securities held by others are not exercised or converted. We have not included any security which is subject to significant vesting contingencies. Common stock, preferred stock, warrants, options and equity interests are generally non-income producing and restricted. The percentage was calculated based on the most current outstanding share information available to us (i) in the case of private companies, provided by that company, and (ii) in the case of public companies, provided in that company’s most recent public filings with the SEC.
(10)   Majority owned investments are generally defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as companies in which MCG owns more than 50% of the voting securities of the company.
(11)   Non-majority owned control investments are generally defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as companies in which MCG owns more than 25% but not more than 50% of the voting securities of the company.
(12)   Affiliate investments are generally defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as companies in which MCG owns at least 5% but not more than 25% of the voting securities of the company.
(13)   In July 2003, we acquired the assets of THE Journal LLC in satisfaction of debt and transferred those assets to a wholly owned subsidiary, ETC Group, LLC. In August 2003, we sold 50% of the equity in ETC Group, LLC to third party investors.
(14)   In December 2003, Telecomm North Corp., a wholly owned portfolio company, entered into an agreement to merge with another of our portfolio companies, Bridgecom Holdings, Inc. The merger was completed in March 2004 with Bridgecom Holdings, Inc. as the surviving corporation.
(15)   In December 2003, Superior Publishing Inc., a wholly owned portfolio company, purchased the stock of one of our portfolio companies, Murphy McGinnis Media, Inc.
(16)   In July 2003, Systems Xcellence USA, Inc. changed its name to SXC Health Solutions, Inc.
(17)   In February, 2004, BiznessOnline.com, Inc. changed its name to ClearTel Communications, Inc.
(18)   In April, 2004, Connective Corp. changed its name to Majesco Holdings Inc.

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

 

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MCG Capital Corporation

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

(in thousands except share and per share amounts)

 

Note 1.    Description of Business and Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements Basis of Presentation

 

MCG Capital Corporation (“MCG” or the “Company” or “we” or “us” or “our”) is a solutions-focused financial services company providing financing and advisory services to a variety of small- and medium-sized companies throughout the United States with a focus on growth oriented companies. Currently, our portfolio consists primarily of companies in the communications, information services, media and technology, including software and technology-enabled business services, industry sectors. Our capital is generally used by our portfolio companies to finance acquisitions, recapitalizations, management buyouts, organic growth and working capital. Prior to its name change effective June 14, 2001, the Company’s legal name was MCG Credit Corporation. The Company is a non-diversified internally managed, closed-end investment company that elected to be treated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”).

 

On March 3, 2004, MCG filed a Form N-2 Registration Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) which allows MCG to offer, from time to time, 6,320,896 shares of common stock in one or more offerings and allows certain selling shareholders named therein to offer, from time to time, up to 11,679,104 shares of common stock in one or more offerings. In connection with this Registration Statement, on May 21, 2004 MCG raised $56,250 of gross proceeds by selling 3,750,000 shares of common stock at an offering price of $15.00 per share. On June 8, 2004, the underwriters in the May 21, 2004 offering exercised their over-allotment and purchased an additional 562,500 shares of common stock at an offering price of $15.00 per share. As a result of the underwriters exercising their over-allotment, MCG raised an additional $8,438 of gross proceeds.

 

Interim consolidated financial statements of MCG are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, certain disclosures accompanying annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP are omitted. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting solely of normal recurring accruals, considered necessary for the fair presentation of financial statements for the interim periods, have been included. The current period’s results of operations are not necessarily indicative of results that ultimately may be achieved for the year. The interim unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003, as filed with the SEC.

 

The accompanying financial statements reflect the consolidated accounts of MCG, including MCG-Kagan Research, Inc. and MCG’s special purpose financing subsidiaries, MCG Finance I, LLC, MCG Finance II, LLC, MCG Finance III, LLC, and MCG Finance IV, LLC, with all significant intercompany balances eliminated, and the related consolidated results of operations. In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation S-X under the Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company does not consolidate portfolio company investments, including those in which it has a controlling interest.

 

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MCG Capital Corporation

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

(in thousands except share and per share amounts)

 

Note 2.    Investments

 

As of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, investments consisted of the following:

 

     June 30, 2004

    December 31, 2003

 
     Cost

    Fair Value

    Cost

    Fair Value

 

Commercial loans

   $ 674,243     $ 663,336     $ 615,253     $ 605,551  

Investments in equity securities

     125,349       110,190       112,850       93,391  

Unearned income

     (14,578 )     (14,578 )     (16,416 )     (16,416 )
    


 


 


 


Total

   $ 785,014     $ 758,948     $ 711,687     $ 682,526  
    


 


 


 


 

MCG’s customer base includes primarily small- and medium-sized private companies in the communications, information services, media and technology, including software and technology-enabled business services, industry sectors. The proceeds of the loans to these companies are generally used for buyouts, growth, acquisitions, liquidity, refinancings and restructurings. In addition, we have occasionally made loans to individuals who are principals in these companies where the proceeds are used for or in connection with the operations or capitalization of such companies. Our debt instruments generally provide for a contractual variable interest rate generally ranging from approximately 4% to 14%, a portion of which may be deferred. At June 30, 2004, approximately 88% of loans in the portfolio, based on amounts outstanding at fair value, were at variable rates determined on the basis of a benchmark LIBOR or prime rate and approximately 12% were at fixed rates. In addition, approximately 50% of the loan portfolio has floors of between 1.25% and 3% on the LIBOR base index. The Company’s loans generally have stated maturities at origination that range from 2 to 8 years. Customers typically pay an origination fee based on a percentage of the commitment amount. They also often pay a fee based on any undrawn commitments.

 

At June 30, 2004, approximately 41% of MCG’s loans had detachable warrants or an option to purchase warrants, stock appreciation rights or other equity interests or other provisions designed to provide the Company with an enhanced internal rate of return through the potential recognition of capital gains from the sale of such interests. In lieu of cash for loan origination fees, MCG received warrants valued at $2,101 and $1,625 for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively. These equity and equity-like instruments generally do not produce a current return, but are held for potential investment appreciation and capital gains. The warrants and options to purchase warrants typically are exercisable immediately and typically remain exercisable for 10 years. The exercise prices on the warrants vary from nominal exercise prices to exercise prices that are at or above the current fair market value of the equity for which we are receiving warrants. The equity interests and warrants and options to purchase warrants often include registration rights, which allow us, under certain circumstances, to require the portfolio company to register the underlying securities with the SEC after the portfolio company’s initial public offering. Realized gains and losses on sales of investments, as determined on a specific identification basis, are included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

 

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MCG Capital Corporation

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

(in thousands except share and per share amounts)

 

The composition of MCG’s investments as of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 at cost and fair value was as follows (excluding unearned income):

 

     June 30, 2004

    December 31, 2003

 
     Investments at
Cost


   Percentage of
Total Portfolio


    Investments at
Cost


   Percentage of
Total Portfolio


 

Senior Debt

   $ 554,239    69.3 %   $ 510,545    70.1 %

Subordinated Debt

     120,004    15.0 %     104,708    14.4 %

Equity

     115,643    14.5 %     99,312    13.6 %

Warrants to Acquire Equity

     9,706    1.2 %     13,538    1.9 %

Equity Appreciation Rights

     —      0.0 %     —      0.0 %
    

  

 

  

Total

   $ 799,592    100.0 %   $ 728,103    100.0 %
    

  

 

  

 

     June 30, 2004

    December 31, 2003

 
     Investments at
Fair Value


   Percentage of
Total Portfolio


    Investments at
Fair Value


   Percentage of
Total Portfolio


 

Senior Debt

   $ 544,641    70.4 %   $ 502,183    71.9 %

Subordinated Debt

     118,695    15.3 %     103,368    14.7 %

Equity

     97,886    12.7 %     73,467    10.5 %

Warrants to Acquire Equity

     11,944    1.5 %     19,584    2.8 %

Equity Appreciation Rights

     360    0.1 %     340    0.1 %
    

  

 

  

Total

   $ 773,526    100.0 %   $ 698,942    100.0 %
    

  

 

  

 

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MCG Capital Corporation

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

(in thousands except share and per share amounts)

 

Set forth below are tables showing the composition of MCG’s portfolio by industry sector (excluding unearned income) at cost and fair value as of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003:

 

     June 30, 2004

    December 31, 2003

 
     Investments at
Cost


   Percentage of
Total Portfolio


    Investments at
Cost


   Percentage of
Total Portfolio


 

Media

                          

Newspaper

   $ 208,786    26.1 %   $ 250,895    34.5 %

Publishing

     109,987    13.8 %     102,045    14.0 %

Broadcasting

     58,994    7.4 %     45,790    6.3 %

Telecommunications

     201,079    25.1 %     201,272    27.6 %

Other Diversified Sectors

     93,464    11.7 %     21,948    3.0 %

Information Services

     60,992    7.6 %     64,871    8.9 %

Technology

     66,290    8.3 %     41,282    5.7 %
    

  

 

  

Total

   $ 799,592    100.0 %   $ 728,103    100.0 %
    

  

 

  

 

     June 30, 2004

    December 31, 2003

 
     Investments at
Fair Value


   Percentage of
Total Portfolio


    Investments at
Fair Value


   Percentage of
Total Portfolio


 

Media

                          

Newspaper

   $ 212,049    27.4 %   $ 251,143    35.9 %

Publishing

     88,533    11.4 %     84,432    12.1 %

Broadcasting

     57,576    7.4 %     44,487    6.4 %

Telecommunications

     190,084    24.6 %     192,872    27.5 %

Other Diversified Sectors

     93,435    12.1 %     21,541    3.1 %

Information Services

     69,635    9.1 %     65,509    9.4 %

Technology

     62,214    8.0 %     38,958    5.6 %
    

  

 

  

Total

   $ 773,526    100.0 %   $ 698,942    100.0 %
    

  

 

  

 

At June 30, 2004, there were $136 of loans greater than 60 days past due compared to $4,175 of loans at December 31, 2003. At June 30, 2004, there were $11,221 of loans on non-accrual, including all $136 of the loans greater than 60 days past due. At December 31, 2003, there were $14,617 of loans on non-accrual, including $50 of the loans greater than 60 days past due.

 

Note 3.    Borrowings

 

As of June 1, 2000, we, through MCG Master Trust, established a revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”), which allows us to issue up to $200,000 of Series 2000-1 Class A Notes (the “Series 2000-1 Notes” or “Series 2000-1 Class A Asset Backed Securities”). As of June 30, 2004, $109,690 of the Series 2000-1 Notes were outstanding with one investor and as of December 31, 2003, $130,991 were outstanding with one investor. As of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, we had no notes outstanding under a swingline credit facility (the “Swingline Notes”), which is part of the Revolving Credit Facility, that allows us to borrow up to $25,000 as part of the $200,000 total facility limit for a period of up to four days. The Swingline Notes are repaid through the issuance of Series 2000-1 Notes. The Revolving Credit Facility was secured by $180,322 of commercial loans as of June 30, 2004 and $194,308 of commercial loans as of December 31, 2003. We are subject to certain limitations on the amount of Series 2000-1 Notes we may issue at any point in time including the requirement for a minimum amount of unleveraged loans that serve as collateral for the indebtedness. Such

 

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MCG Capital Corporation

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

(in thousands except share and per share amounts)

 

amount was a minimum of $75,000 as of July 8, 2002 and thereafter. We are also subject to limitations including restrictions on geographic concentrations, sector concentrations, loan size, payment frequency and status, average life, collateral interests and investment ratings as well as regulatory restrictions on leverage which may affect the amount of Series 2000-1 notes we may issue from time to time. There are also certain requirements relating to portfolio performance, including required minimum portfolio yield and limitations on delinquencies and charge-offs, violation of which could result in the early amortization of the facility and limit further advances under the facility, and in some cases could be an event of default. Such limitations, requirements, and associated defined terms are as provided for in the documents governing the facility. As noted below, on February 12, 2004, the requirement relating to loan charge-offs was eliminated. The Series 2000-1 Notes’ interest was based on a commercial paper rate plus 3.0% prior to February 12, 2004 at which time it was reduced to LIBOR plus 1.5%, and interest is payable monthly.

 

On February 12, 2004, we entered into an agreement with Wachovia Bank, National Association to amend the revolving credit facility that we had established through MCG Master Trust. The amendment to the Revolving Credit Facility, among other things, provides for the following:

 

    a decrease in our borrowing capacity from $200,000 to $130,000, which was reduced to $115,000 on June 30, 2004 and which will further be reduced to $100,000 by September 30, 2004;

 

    an extension of the revolving period to September 30, 2004;

 

    permits recourse to MCG Capital Corporation itself in the event that the interest and principal payments from the loans we transferred to MCG Master Trust in connection with the Revolving Credit Facility are insufficient to repay the outstanding amount due under the Revolving Credit Facility;

 

    eliminates a requirement relating to loan charge-offs at the servicer level that we were previously required to seek a waiver from in February 2003;

 

    changes the date on which the holder of the notes issued by MCG Master Trust receives final payment on such notes from June 2020 to September 2009; and

 

    reduces the interest rate payable under the Revolving Credit Facility from the commercial paper rate plus 3.0% to LIBOR plus 1.5%.

 

As discussed above, there are certain requirements relating to portfolio performance, including required minimum portfolio yield and limitations on delinquencies and charge-offs, violation of which could result in the early amortization of the facility and limit further advances under the facility, and in some cases could be an event of default. In February 2003, we amended the Revolving Credit Facility agreements. Prior to the February 2003 amendment, the Revolving Credit Facility required us among other things to maintain an average trailing twelve-month portfolio charged-off ratio (as defined in the Revolving Credit Facility agreements) of 3% or less. The amendment increased this ratio to 7% for any date prior to and including June 30, 2003 and decreased this ratio to 3% thereafter. This amendment also included a waiver with respect to the applicability of the charged-off ratio for periods prior to February 2003. Additionally, this amendment required us to increase the amount of collateral held by the noteholders by pledging the MCG Commercial Loan Trust 2001-1 Class C Notes, which we own. As noted above, on February 12, 2004, the requirement relating to loan charge-offs was eliminated.

 

On January 29, 2004, our wholly owned, bankruptcy remote, special purpose indirect subsidiary, MCG Commercial Loan Trust 2003-1 entered into a $200,000 secured warehouse credit facility with an affiliate of UBS AG. As of June 30, 2004, $70,153 was outstanding under this facility. The warehouse credit facility was secured by $99,977 of commercial loans as of June 30, 2004. We will use the warehouse credit facility to fund our origination and purchase of a diverse pool of loans, including broadly syndicated rated loans, which we

 

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MCG Capital Corporation

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

(in thousands except share and per share amounts)

 

intend to securitize using an affiliate of the lender as the exclusive structurer and underwriter or placement agent. Advances under the credit facility bear interest at LIBOR plus 0.50%. The warehouse credit facility operates much like a revolving credit facility that is primarily secured by the loans acquired with the advances under the credit facility. In addition, the lender will have recourse to MCG Capital Corporation itself in a maximum aggregate amount of $72,000 in the event that the principal and interest payments from the loans transferred to MCG Commercial Loan Trust 2003-1 are insufficient to repay the outstanding amount due to the lender. The warehouse credit facility is cancelable by the lender for cause at any time and has an expiration term of September 24, 2004. The warehouse credit facility is a short-term commitment of capital. If we are unable to consummate the securitization transaction or otherwise arrange for new financing on terms acceptable to us, we will have to curtail our loan origination activities.

 

On December 27, 2001, we established the MCG Commercial Loan Trust 2001-1 (the “Trust”), which issued two classes of Series 2001-1 Notes to 15 institutional investors. The facility is secured by all of the Trust’s commercial loans, totaling $209,136 as of June 30, 2004 and $247,490 as of December 31, 2003. This facility is scheduled to terminate on February 20, 2013 or sooner upon full repayment of the Class A and Class B Notes. The Class A and Class B Notes are scheduled to be repaid as we receive principal collections on the underlying collateral. As of June 30, 2004, $142,963 of the Series 2001-1 Notes were outstanding and $173,140 were outstanding as of December 31, 2003. The Series 2001-1 Class A Asset Backed Bonds bear interest of LIBOR plus 0.60% and Series 2001-1 Class B Asset Backed Bonds bear interest of LIBOR plus 1.75%, and interest on both is payable quarterly.

 

The Trust and the Revolving Credit Facility are both funded through bankruptcy remote, special purpose, wholly owned subsidiaries of ours and, therefore, their assets may not be available to our creditors.

 

Amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility, the Warehouse Credit Facility and the Trust Notes as of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 by interest rate benchmark were as follows:

 

     June 30, 2004

   December 31, 2003

30-day LIBOR

   $ 179,843    $ —  

90-day LIBOR

     142,963      173,140

Commercial Paper Rate

     —        130,991
    

  

     $ 322,806    $ 304,131
    

  

 

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MCG Capital Corporation

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

(in thousands except share and per share amounts)

 

The following is a summary of the borrowings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003:

 

(dollars in thousands)    Maximum
Outstanding


   Average
Outstanding


   Weighted
Average
Interest Rate


    Interest Rate
at Period-End


 

As of June 30, 2004 and the three months then ended

                          

Trust Notes

   $ 159,297    $ 146,374    2.0 %   2.0 %

Revolving Credit Facility

     114,938      112,072    2.7     2.8  

Warehouse Credit Facility

     70,153      46,598    1.6     1.6  

Swingline Notes

     —        —      —       —    

As of June 30, 2003 and the three months then ended

                          

Trust Notes

   $ 207,112    $ 194,518    2.1 %   2.1 %

Revolving Credit Facility

     147,797      144,851    2.4     2.3  

Swingline Notes

     —        —      —       —    

As of June 30, 2004 and the six months then ended

                          

Trust Notes

   $ 173,140    $ 154,280    2.0 %   2.0 %

Revolving Credit Facility

     130,991      113,984    2.9     2.8  

Warehouse Credit Facility

     70,153      23,463    1.6     1.6  

Swingline Notes

     —        —      —       —    

As of June 30, 2003 and the six months then ended

                          

Trust Notes

   $ 240,120    $ 204,427    2.2 %   2.1 %

Revolving Credit Facility

     148,325      140,146    2.5     2.3  

Swingline Notes

     —        —      —       —    

 

Subject to certain minimum equity restrictions and other covenants, including restrictions on which loans the Company may leverage as collateral, the unused amount under the Revolving Credit Facility totaled $5,310 and $69,009 at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively. Subject to certain minimum equity restrictions and other covenants, including restrictions on which loans the Company may leverage as collateral, the unused amount under the Warehouse Credit Facility totaled $129,847 at June 30, 2004.

 

Note 4.    Earnings Per Share

 

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003:

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
   Six Months Ended
June 30,
     2004

   2003

   2004

   2003

Basic

                           

Net income

   $ 17,643    $ 8,989    $ 19,740    $ 17,886

Weighted average common shares outstanding

     39,650      30,121      38,736      30,095

Earnings per common share-basic

   $ 0.44    $ 0.30    $ 0.51    $ 0.59

Diluted

                           

Net income

   $ 17,643    $ 8,989    $ 19,740    $ 17,886

Weighted average common shares outstanding

     39,650      30,121      38,736      30,095

Dilutive effect of restricted stock on which forfeiture provisions have not lapsed

     30      —        68      —  
    

  

  

  

Weighted average common shares and common stock equivalents

     39,680      30,121      38,804      30,095

Earnings per common share-diluted

   $ 0.44    $ 0.30    $ 0.51    $ 0.59

 

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MCG Capital Corporation

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

(in thousands except share and per share amounts)

 

For purposes of calculating earnings per common share, unvested restricted common stock whose forfeiture provisions are solely based on passage of time are included in diluted earnings per common share based on the treasury stock method. Unvested restricted common stock whose forfeiture provisions are based on performance criteria are included in diluted earnings per common share when it becomes probable such criteria will be met and is calculated using the treasury stock method.

 

Note 5.    Employee Stock Plans

 

During the first quarter of 2004, as part of our review of executive compensation, our compensation committee waived the performance-based forfeiture restrictions and modified the time-based forfeiture provisions associated with the Tier III shares of certain of our executive officers through their respective amended and restated restricted stock agreements. As a result, we recorded additional paid-in-capital and unearned compensation—restricted stock of $11,570 and $(11,570), respectively, and we also recorded long-term incentive compensation expense of $4,003 during the first quarter. The net effect of these modifications was to decrease stockholders’ equity by $4,003. The stock compensation expense would not have changed if SFAS No. 123 “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” was applied.

 

In addition, our compensation committee agreed to allow the restrictions on certain shares of restricted stock to lapse. As a result, the Tier I and Tier II shares held by certain of our executive officers will vest immediately upon full repayment of the loans that are secured by the restricted stock. As of June 30, 2004, none of these executives had repaid these loans and, therefore, there was no additional expense recorded during the quarter related to these modifications.

 

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MCG Capital Corporation

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

(in thousands except share and per share amounts)

 

Note 6.    Financial Highlights

 

The following is a schedule of financial highlights for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003:

 

    

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
     2004

    2003

 

Per Share Data:

                

Net asset value at beginning of period (1)

   $ 11.98     $ 11.56  

Net operating income before investment gains and losses (2)

     0.57       0.75  

Net realized losses on investments (2)

     (0.15 )     (0.72 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments (2)

     0.09       0.56  
    


 


Net income

     0.51       0.59  

Dividends declared

     (0.84 )     (0.81 )

Antidilutive effect of stock offering on distributions

     0.08       —    

Antidilutive effect of distributions recorded as compensation expense (2)

     0.03       0.04  
    


 


Net decrease in stockholders’ equity resulting from distributions

     (0.73 )     (0.77 )

Issuance of shares

     2.70       —    

Dilutive effect of share issuances and unvested restricted stock

     (2.54 )     (0.02 )

Net increase in shareholders’ equity from restricted stock amortization (2)

     0.17       0.06  
    


 


Net increase in stockholders’ equity relating to share issuances

     0.33       0.04  
    


 


Net asset value at end of period (1)

   $ 12.09     $ 11.42  
    


 


Per share market value at end of period

   $ 15.38     $ 14.51  

Total return (3)

     -17.20 %     42.34 %

Shares outstanding at end of period

     43,047       31,252  

Ratio/Supplemental Data:

                

Net assets at end of period

   $ 520,268     $ 356,881  

Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets (annualized)

     9.52 %     8.47 %

Ratio of net operating income to average net assets (annualized)

     9.37 %     12.33 %

 

(1)   Based on total shares outstanding.
(2)   Based on average shares outstanding.
(3)   For 2004, total return equals the increase of the ending market value over the December 31, 2003 price of $19.59 per share plus dividends paid ($0.84 per share), divided by the beginning price. For 2003, total return equals the increase of the ending market value over the December 31, 2002 price of $10.77 per share plus dividends paid ($0.82 per share), divided by the beginning price. Total return is not annualized.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of MCG Capital Corporation as of June 30, 2004, including the consolidated schedules of investments, and the related consolidated statements of operations for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2004 and 2003 and the consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity, and statements of cash flows for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2004 and 2003. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.

 

We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

 

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the consolidated interim financial statements referred to above for them to be in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet of MCG Capital Corporation as of December 31, 2003, including the consolidated schedules of investments, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein), and in our report dated March 10, 2004 we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2003, including the schedules of investments, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.

 

/s/ Ernst and Young LLP

 

McLean, Virginia

July 29, 2004

 

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Item 2.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with the Selected Financial Data, and our Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report.

 

This Quarterly Report, including the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry, our beliefs, and our assumptions. Words such as “anticipates”, “expects”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “seeks”, and “estimates” and variations of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, some of which are beyond our control and difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements including without limitation:

 

    economic downturns or recessions may impair our customers’ ability to repay our loans and increase our non-performing assets,

 

    economic downturns or recessions may disproportionately impact certain sectors in which we concentrate, and such conditions may cause us to suffer losses in our portfolio and experience diminished demand for capital in these industry sectors,

 

    a contraction of available credit and/or an inability to access the equity markets could impair our lending and investment activities,

 

    interest rate volatility could adversely affect our results,

 

    the risks associated with the possible disruption in the Company’s operations due to terrorism and

 

    the risks, uncertainties and other factors we identify from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Form 10-Ks, Form 10-Qs and Form 8-Ks.

 

Although we believe that the assumptions on which these forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, any of those assumptions could prove to be inaccurate, and as a result, the forward-looking statements based on those assumptions also could be incorrect. In light of these and other uncertainties, the inclusion of a projection or forward-looking statement in this Quarterly Report should not be regarded as a representation by us that our plans and objectives will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this Quarterly Report. We undertake no obligation to update such statements to reflect subsequent events.

 

Overview

 

MCG Capital Corporation is a solutions-focused financial services company providing financing and advisory services to a variety of small and medium-sized companies throughout the United States with a focus on growth oriented companies. Currently, our portfolio consists primarily of companies in the communications, information services, media, and technology, including software and technology-enabled business services, industry sectors. Our capital is generally used by our portfolio companies to finance acquisitions, recapitalizations, management buyouts, organic growth and working capital. On December 4, 2001, we completed an initial public offering and became an internally managed, non-diversified, closed-end investment company that elected to be treated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. MCG Capital Corporation elected to be treated for federal income tax purposes as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code with the filing of its federal corporate income tax return for 2002, which election was effective as of January 1, 2002. Pursuant to this election, we generally will not have to pay corporate-level taxes on any income we distribute to our stockholders as dividends, allowing us to substantially reduce or eliminate our corporate-level tax liability.

 

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Portfolio Composition and Asset Quality

 

Our primary business is lending to and investing in growth oriented private businesses, through investments in senior debt, subordinated debt and equity-based investments, including warrants and equity appreciation rights.

 

The total portfolio value of our investments was $773.5 million and $698.9 million at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively (exclusive of unearned income). During the first six months of 2004 we made investments in 21 new portfolio companies, including companies in diversified sectors (sectors other than communications, information services, media and technology), totaling $126.6 million and several follow on investments in existing customers representing $43.2 million. The increase in investments during 2003 and the first six months of 2004 was primarily due to newly originated debt and equity investments. In addition, during 2003 a higher proportion of our new origination activity was in the form of equity securities, which included new investments of $44.1 million to control companies. Early pay-offs and sales of securities for the first six months of 2004 totaled $55.7 million and were due primarily to pay-offs of $30.4 million from two portfolio companies in the newspaper industry, $9.0 million from three portfolio companies in the telecommunications industry and $9.5 million from two portfolio company in the technology industry. Early pay-offs and sales of securities in 2003 totaled $108.1 million and were primarily due to pay-offs of $42.5 million from six companies in the publishing industry and $46.5 million from four companies in the broadcasting industry.

 

Total portfolio investment activity for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and year ended December 31, 2003, was as follows (exclusive of unearned income):

 

(dollars in millions)    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2004


    Year Ended
December 31, 2003


 

Beginning Portfolio

   $ 698.9     $ 688.9  

Originations/Draws/Advances on Loans

     162.1       115.3  

Originations/Warrants Capitalized on Equity (a)

     22.3       77.5  

Gross Payments/Reductions (a)

     (51.6 )     (69.1 )

Early Pay-offs/Sales of Securities

     (55.7 )     (108.1 )

Realized Gains

     4.8       4.7  

Realized (Losses)

     (10.4 )     (24.3 )

Unrealized Appreciation on Investments

     26.3       35.1  

Unrealized Depreciation on Investments

     (23.2 )     (21.1 )
    


 


Ending Portfolio

   $ 773.5     $ 698.9  
    


 


 

(a)   Included in these amounts is the conversion of $4.8 million and $21.4 million of debt to equity in connection with certain restructurings for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and year ended December 31, 2003, respectively.

 

The following table shows the fair value of our portfolio of investments by asset class as of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 (excluding unearned income):

 

     June 30, 2004

    December 31, 2003

 
(dollars in millions)    Investments at
Fair Value


   Percentage of
Total Portfolio


    Investments at
Fair Value


   Percentage of
Total Portfolio


 

Senior Debt

   $ 544.6    70.4 %   $ 502.2    71.9 %

Subordinated Debt

     118.7    15.3 %     103.4    14.7 %

Equity

     97.9    12.7 %     73.4    10.5 %

Warrants to Acquire Equity

     11.9    1.5 %     19.6    2.8 %

Equity Appreciation Rights

     0.4    0.1 %     0.3    0.1 %
    

  

 

  

     $ 773.5    100.0 %   $ 698.9    100.0 %
    

  

 

  

 

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Set forth below is a table showing the composition of MCG’s portfolio by industry sector at fair value at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 (excluding unearned income):

 

     June 30, 2004

    December 31, 2003

 
(dollars in millions)    Investments at
Fair Value


   Percentage of
Total Portfolio


    Investments at
Fair Value


   Percentage of
Total Portfolio


 

Media

                          

Newspaper

   $ 212.1    27.4 %   $ 251.1    35.9 %

Publishing

     88.5    11.4 %     84.4    12.1 %

Broadcasting

     57.6    7.4 %     44.5    6.4 %

Telecommunications

     190.1    24.6 %     192.9    27.5 %

Other Diversified Sectors

     93.4    12.1 %     21.5    3.1 %

Information Services

     69.6    9.1 %     65.5    9.4 %

Technology

     62.2    8.0 %     39.0    5.6 %
    

  

 

  

     $ 773.5    100.0 %   $ 698.9    100.0 %
    

  

 

  

 

Asset Quality

 

Asset quality is generally a function of economic conditions, our underwriting and ongoing management of our investment portfolio. As a business development company, our loans and equity investments are carried at market value or, in the absence of market value, at fair value as determined by our board of directors in good faith on a quarterly basis. As of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, net unrealized depreciation on investments totaled $26.1 million and $29.2 million, respectively. For additional information on the change in unrealized depreciation on investments, see the section entitled “Net Investment Gains and Losses”.

 

In addition to various risk management and monitoring tools, we also use an investment rating system to characterize and monitor our expected level of returns on each investment in our portfolio. We use the following 1 to 5 investment rating scale. Below is a description of the conditions associated with each investment rating:

 

Investment
Rating


  

Summary Description


1    Capital gain expected or realized
2    Full return of principal and interest or dividend expected with customer performing in accordance with plan
3    Full return of principal and interest or dividend expected but customer requires closer monitoring
4    Some loss of interest or dividend expected but still expecting an overall positive internal rate of return on the investment
5    Loss of interest or dividend and some loss of principal investment expected which would result in an overall negative internal rate of return on the investment

 

The following table shows the distribution of our investments on the 1 to 5 investment rating scale at fair value as of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 (excluding unearned income):

 

(dollars in millions)            
    June 30, 2004

    December 31, 2003

 
Investment
Rating
  Investments at
Fair Value


  Percentage of
Total Portfolio


    Investments at
Fair Value


  Percentage of
Total Portfolio


 
1   $ 238.1   30.8 %   $ 234.5   33.5 %
2     328.9   42.5 %     255.4   36.5 %
3     141.2   18.3 %     161.9   23.2 %
4     63.0   8.1 %     38.8   5.6 %
5     2.3   0.3 %     8.3   1.2 %
   

 

 

 

    $ 773.5   100.0 %   $ 698.9   100.0 %
   

 

 

 

 

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We monitor loan concentrations in our portfolio, both on an individual loan basis and on a sector or industry basis, to manage overall portfolio performance due to specific customer issues or specific industry issues. The increase in investments with a 2 rating was primarily due to origination activity in the period. At June 30, 2004, of the investments with a 5 rating, $1.2 million were loans, all of which were on non-accrual. Of the investments with a 4 rating, $49.5 million were loans, of which $9.2 million were on non-accrual. At December 31, 2003, of the investments with a 5 rating, $2.6 million were loans, all of which were on non-accrual. Of the investments with a 4 rating, $32.3 million were loans, of which $12.0 million were on non-accrual. The increase in investments with a 4 rating is due primarily to the downgrade of one investment in the technology sector.

 

We monitor individual customer’s financial trends in order to assess the appropriate course of action with respect to each customer and to evaluate overall portfolio quality. We closely monitor the status and performance of each individual investment on a quarterly and, in some cases, a monthly or more frequent basis. Because we are a provider of long-term privately negotiated investment capital to growth-oriented companies and we actively manage our investments through our contract structure and corporate governance rights, we do not believe that contract exceptions such as breaches of contractual covenants or late delivery of financial statements are necessarily an indication of deterioration in the credit quality or the need to pursue remedies or an active workout of a portfolio investment.

 

When a loan becomes 90 days or more past due, or if we otherwise do not expect the customer to be able to service its debt and other obligations, we will, as a general matter, place the loan on non-accrual status and cease recognizing interest income on that loan until all principal has been paid. However, we may make exceptions to this policy if the investment is well secured and in the process of collection.

 

At June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, there were $0.1 million and $4.2 million, respectively, of loans, or approximately 0.02% and 0.6%, respectively, of the investment portfolio, greater than 60 days past due. At June 30, 2004, $11.2 million of loans, including all of the loans greater than 60 days past due, were on non-accrual status, which represented 1.5% of the investment portfolio. At December 31, 2003, $14.6 million of loans, including $0.1 million of the loans greater than 60 days past due, were on non-accrual status, which represented 2.1% of the investment portfolio. The non-accrual and past due loans at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 primarily represented borrowers in the publishing, telecommunications and paging businesses. Portions of the trade publishing industry, which are dependent on financial, technology or telecommunications advertising, experienced sluggish advertising revenue. Certain companies in the telecommunications industry have suffered from competitive pressure from low cost and prepaid cellular calling plans.

 

At June 30, 2004, of the $140.0 million of loans to our controlled portfolio companies, $11.1 million were on non-accrual status. At December 31, 2003, of the $101.7 million of loans to our controlled portfolio companies, $14.4 million were on non-accrual status. As of June 30, 2004, of the $23.7 million of loans to other affiliates, $0.1 million were on non-accrual status. As of December 31, 2003, of the $45.6 million of loans to other affiliates, $0.2 million were on non-accrual status.

 

When principal and interest on a loan is not paid within the applicable grace period, we will contact the customer for collection. At that time, we will make a determination as to the extent of the problem, if any. We will then pursue a commitment for immediate payment and if we have not already, we will begin to more actively monitor the investment. We will formulate strategies to optimize the resolution process and will begin the process of restructuring the investment to better reflect the current financial performance of the customer. Such a restructuring may involve deferring payments of principal and interest, adjusting interest rates or warrant positions, imposing additional fees, amending financial or operating covenants or converting debt to equity. In general, in order to compensate us for any enhanced risk, we receive additional compensation from the customer in connection with a restructuring. During the process of monitoring a loan that is out of compliance, we will in appropriate circumstances send a notice of non-compliance outlining the specific defaults that have occurred and preserving our remedies, and initiate a review of the collateral. When a restructuring is not the most appropriate course of action, we may determine to pursue remedies available under our loan documents or at law to minimize any potential losses, including initiating foreclosure and/or liquidation proceedings.

 

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Results of Operations

 

Comparison of the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 and 2003

 

Operating Income

 

Operating income includes interest income on commercial loans, dividend income, advisory fees and other income. Interest income is comprised of commercial loan interest at contractual rates and upfront fees that are amortized into income over the life of the loan. Most of our loans contain lending features that adjust the rate margin based on the financial and operating performance of the borrower, which generally occurs quarterly.

 

The change in operating income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004 compared to the same periods in 2003 is attributable to the following items:

 

(dollars in thousands)   

Three Months Ended
June 30,

2004 vs. 2003


   

Six Months Ended
June 30,

2004 vs. 2003


 

Change due to:

                

Increase (decrease) in assets (a)

   $ 134     $ (1,716 )

Change in LIBOR (a)

     99       (223 )

Change in spread (a)

     (2,343 )     (1,359 )

Increase in loan fee and dividend income

     2,147       3,996  

Increase in advisory fees and other income

     3,111       6,116  
    


 


Total change in operating income

   $ 3,148     $ 6,814  
    


 


 

(a)   The change in interest income due to change in LIBOR, change in spread and loan growth has been allocated in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amount of the changes in each.

 

Total operating income for the second quarter of 2004 was $22.8 million, an increase of $3.1 million or 16% compared to the second quarter of 2003. Total operating income is primarily comprised of interest and dividend income on investments. Interest and dividend income of $18.8 million for the second quarter of 2004 increased by less than 1% from the second quarter of 2003. An increase in dividend income was offset by a decrease in interest income on loans. The increase in dividend income was primarily related to dividends on preferred stock of one of our control investments, Bridgecom Holdings, Inc. The decrease in interest income on loans was due primarily to a lower average yield on the loan portfolio. The lower yield is the result of investment activity which includes originating some loans in diversified sectors (sectors other than communications, information services, media and technology) and the impact of nonaccrual of interest on certain loans. The loans in diversified sectors are generally lower risk and yield lower interest rates which accounted for approximately $0.9 million of the change in spread. We have originated these loans to enhance our diversification to reduce overall portfolio risk and to achieve better execution on our debt financing. Although loans increased from $597.1 million at June 30, 2003 to $674.2 million at June 30, 2004, the average loan balance and interest income for the second quarter of 2004 did not reflect the full impact of the growth due to the concentration of 2004 origination activity toward the end of the period. Advisory fees and other income increased $3.1 million from the second quarter of 2003 to the second quarter of 2004 due primarily to research revenues from our subsidiary Kagan Research, LLC, which we acquired in the first quarter of 2004, and management fees from one of our control investments, Bridgecom Holdings, Inc.

 

Total operating income for the first six months of 2004 was $45.0 million, an increase of $6.8 million or 18% compared to the first six months of 2003. Total operating income is primarily comprised of interest and dividend income on investments. Interest and dividend income of $37.3 million for the first six months of 2004 increased 2% from the first six months of 2003. An increase in dividend income was partially offset by a decrease in interest income on loans. The increase in dividend income was primarily related to dividends on preferred stock of one of our control investments, Bridgecom Holdings, Inc. The decrease in interest income on loans was due partially to a lower average loan balance during the 2004 period compared to the 2003 period and a lower average yield on the loan portfolio. The lower yield is primarily attributable to investment activity which

 

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includes originating some loans in diversified sectors. These loans generally are lower risk and yield lower interest rates which accounted for approximately $1.2 million of the change in spread. We have originated these loans to enhance our diversification to reduce overall portfolio risk and to achieve better execution on our debt financing. Although loans increased from $597.1 million at June 30, 2003 to $674.2 million at June 30, 2004, the average loan balance and interest income for the first six months of 2004 did not reflect the full impact of the growth due to the concentration of 2004 origination activity toward the end of the period. Advisory fees and other income increased $6.1 million from the first six months of 2003 to the first six months of 2004 due to an increase in advisory services provided to new and existing customers compared to the prior year’s period, research revenues from Kagan Research, LLC and management fees from one of our control investments, Bridgecom Holdings, Inc.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Operating expenses include interest expense on borrowings, including amortization of deferred debt issuance costs, employee compensation, and general and administrative expenses.

 

The change in operating expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004 compared to the same periods in 2003 is attributable to the following items:

 

(dollars in thousands)   

Three Months Ended
June 30,

2004 vs. 2003


   

Six Months Ended
June 30,

2004 vs. 2003


 

Change due to:

                

Decrease in borrowings (a)

   $ (199 )   $ (617 )

Change in LIBOR (a)

     55       (127 )

Change in spread (a)

     (91 )     177  

Debt cost amortization

     19       7  

Salaries and benefits

     1,186       2,187  

Long-term incentive compensation

     627       4,652  

General and administrative expense

     761       850  
    


 


Total change in operating expense

   $ 2,358     $ 7,129  
    


 


 

(a)   The change in interest expense due to decrease in borrowings, change in LIBOR, and change in spread has been allocated in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amount of the changes in each.

 

Total operating expenses for the second quarter of 2004 were $10.3 million, an increase of $2.4 million or 30% compared to the second quarter of 2003. Total operating expenses for the first six months of 2004 were $22.7 million, an increase of $7.1 million or 46% compared to the first six months of 2003. Total operating expenses are comprised of three components: (1) interest expense, (2) salaries and benefits and general and administrative expenses, and (3) long-term incentive compensation.

 

Interest expense declined by 9% to $2.1 million in the second quarter of 2004 compared to $2.3 million in the second quarter of 2003 and interest expense declined by 12% to $4.2 million for the first six months of 2004 compared to $4.7 million for the first six months of 2003. The decrease in both periods is primarily attributable to a decrease in average borrowings.

 

Salaries and benefits and general and administrative expenses increased 47% from $4.2 million in the second quarter of 2003 to $6.1 million in the second quarter of 2004. Of this change, $1.2 million related to salaries and benefits and $0.7 million related to general and administrative expenses. For the first six months of 2004 compared to the same period in 2003, these expenses increased 39% from $7.8 million in 2003 to $10.8 million in 2004. Of this change, $2.2 million related to salaries and benefits and $0.8 million related to general and administrative expenses. In comparing both the quarter and year-to-date periods, the increases are primarily due to higher accrual of variable annual incentive compensation expense and salaries and benefits and general and administrative expenses associated with Kagan Research, LLC.

 

Long-term incentive compensation expense is made up of non-cash amortization of restricted stock awards granted in 2001 and the treatment of dividends on all shares securing employee loans as compensation. During the first quarter of 2004, our compensation committee waived the performance-based forfeiture restrictions and

 

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modified the time-based forfeiture provisions associated with the Tier III shares of certain of our executive officers. Long-term incentive compensation totaled $2.1 million and $7.7 million for the second quarter and first six months of 2004, respectively, compared to $1.5 million and $3.0 million for the second quarter and first six months of 2003, respectively. The increases in long-term incentive compensation are primarily due to the modifications made during the first quarter of 2004.

 

Net Operating Income Before Investment Gains and Losses

 

Net operating income before investment gains and losses (NOI) for the quarter ended June 30, 2004 totaled $12.5 million, an increase of 7% compared with $11.7 million for the same quarter of 2003. NOI for the six months ended June 30, 2004 totaled $22.3 million, a decrease of 1% compared with $22.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003.

 

Net Investment Gains and Losses

 

Net investment gains (losses) totaled $5.2 million and ($2.6) million for the second quarter and first six months of 2004, respectively, compared to ($2.7) million and ($4.7) million for the same respective periods of 2003. Net investment gains for the second quarter of 2004 were primarily attributable to gains and appreciation on investments in the Information Services and Newspapers industries, partially offset by losses and depreciation primarily in the Security Alarm and Publishing industries. Net investment losses for the first six months of 2004 related primarily to losses and depreciation in the Security Alarm, Technology and Publishing industries partially offset by gains and appreciation in the Information Services and Newspaper industries. See the tables below for more detail on net investment gains and losses. Reversals of unrealized appreciation and depreciation occur when a gain or loss becomes realized.

 

The following table summarizes our realized gains and losses on investments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003:

 

MCG Capital Corporation

Summary of Realized Gains and Losses on Investments

(dollars in thousands)

 

          Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
Portfolio Company    Sector    2004     2003     2004     2003  

Realized gains (losses) on loans

                                     

VS&A-PBI Holding LLC

   Publishing    $ —       $ —       $ —       $ (7,901 )

National Systems Integration, Inc.

   Security Alarm      —         —         —         (5,812 )

AMI Telecommunications Corporation

   Telecommunications      (2,994 )     —         (2,994 )     (5,585 )

Rising Tide Holdings, Inc.

   Publishing      —         (2,675 )     —         (2,675 )

FTI Technologies Holdings, Inc.

   Technology      (2,533 )     —         (2,533 )     —    

NBG Radio Network, Inc.

   Broadcasting      —         —         —         (398 )

ClearTel Communications, Inc.

   Telecommunications      (669 )     —         (669 )     —    

aaiPharma Inc.

   Drugs      13       —         (278 )     —    

Other

          5       —         42       —    
         


 


 


 


            (6,178 )     (2,675 )     (6,432 )     (22,371 )
         


 


 


 


Realized gains (losses) on equity investments

                                     

AMI Telecommunications Corporation

   Telecommunications      (3,995 )     —         (3,995 )     —    

Bridgecom Holdings, Inc.

   Telecommunications      —         —         2,158       —    

R.R. Bowker LLC

   Information Services      2,268       —         2,268       —    

Dakota Imaging, Inc.

   Technology      331       —         331       —    

Talk America Holdings, Inc.

   Telecommunications      —         832       —         832  
         


 


 


 


            (1,396 )     832       762       832  
         


 


 


 


Net realized gains (losses) on investments

        $ (7,574 )   $ (1,843 )   $ (5,670 )   $ (21,539 )
         


 


 


 


 

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The following table summarizes the net change in our unrealized appreciation and depreciation on investments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003:

 

MCG Capital Corporation

Summary of Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation and Depreciation on Investments

(dollars in thousands)

 

         Three Months Ended
June 30,
    

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
Portfolio Company   Sector    2004      2003      2004      2003  

Unrealized appreciation on loans

                                       

Images.com, Inc.

  Information Services    $ 241      $ —        $ 1,466      $ —    

Other

         269        133        726        179  
        


  


  


  


           510        133        2,192        179  

Unrealized appreciation on equity investments

                                       

21st Century Newspapers, Inc.

  Newspaper      2,234        —          2,226        47  

Fawcette Technical Publications Holding

  Publishing      582        —          1,059        —    

NII Communications, Inc.

  Telecommunications      190        130        403        179  

Superior Publishing Corporation

  Newspaper      480        —          774        —    

Bridgecom Holdings, Inc.

  Telecommunications      1,433        421        1,433        1,111  

Creatas, L.L.C.

  Information Services      6,852        2,657        7,085        2,954  

Talk America Holdings, Inc.

  Telecommunications      —          1,677        —          2,511  

SXC Health Solutions, Inc.

  Technology      —          631        —          631  

Other

         219        414        1,043        666  
        


  


  


  


           11,990        5,930        14,023        8,099  
        


  


  


  


Unrealized appreciation on investments

         12,500        6,063        16,215        8,278  

Unrealized depreciation on loans

                                       

AMI Telecommunications Corporation

  Telecommunications      —          (1,720 )      —          (1,720 )

FTI Technologies Holdings, Inc.

  Technology      —          —          (4,125 )      —    

Sunshine Media Delaware, LLC

  Publishing      (1,884 )      (415 )      (3,308 )      (415 )

National Systems Integration, Inc.

  Security Alarm      (910 )      —          (910 )      —    

Netplexus Corporation

  Technology      (74 )      (647 )      (74 )      (647 )

Corporate Legal Times L.L.C.

  Publishing      —          (384 )      —          (501 )

NOW Communications, Inc.

  Telecommunications      —          (465 )      —          (465 )

Telecomm South, LLC

  Telecommunications      (399 )      —          (847 )      —    

Images.com, Inc.

  Information Services      —          (437 )      —          (821 )

Other

         (523 )      (194 )      (177 )      (267 )
        


  


  


  


           (3,790 )      (4,262 )      (9,441 )      (4,836 )

Unrealized depreciation on equity investments

                                       

AMI Telecommunications Corporation

  Telecommunications      —          (2,695 )      —          (2,695 )

Copperstate Technologies, Inc.

  Security Alarm      (62 )      —          (2,292 )      —    

Crystal Media Network, LLC

  Broadcasting      (347 )      —          (347 )      —    

Biznessonline.com, Inc.

  Telecommunications      —          —          —          (2,001 )

Talk America Holdings, Inc.

  Telecommunications      (205 )      —          (1,068 )      —    

Working Mother Media, Inc.

  Publishing      (267 )      (687 )      (1,044 )      (1,184 )

Platinum Wireless, Inc.

  Telecommunications      (264 )      —          (132 )      —    

ETC Group, LLC

  Publishing      (2 )      —          (750 )      —    

Interactive Business Solutions, Inc.

  Security Alarm      —          (389 )      (627 )      (270 )

National Systems Integration, Inc.

  Security Alarm      (2,578 )      (258 )      (3,833 )      (575 )

Other

         (498 )      (994 )      (258 )      (1,186 )
        


  


  


  


           (4,223 )      (5,023 )      (10,351 )      (7,911 )
        


  


  


  


Unrealized depreciation on investments

         (8,013 )      (9,285 )      (19,792 )      (12,747 )

Reversal of unrealized (appreciation) depreciation*

                                       

Bridgecom Holdings, Inc.

  Telecommunications      —          —          (2,242 )      —    

Dakota Imaging, Inc.

  Technology      (331 )      —          (331 )      —    

FTI Technologies Holdings, Inc.

  Technology      2,533        —          2,533        —    

Talk America Holdings, Inc.

  Telecommunications      —          (365 )      —          (365 )

NBG Radio Network, Inc.

  Broadcasting      —          —          —          574  

RR Bowker

  Information Services      (794 )      —          (794 )      —    

Rising Tide Holdings, Inc.

  Publishing      —          2,735        —          2,735  

AMI Telecommunications Corporation

  Telecommunications      6,848        —          6,848        5,143  

National Systems Integration, Inc.

  Security Alarm      —          —          —          5,276  

VS&A-PBI Holding LLC

  Publishing      —          —          —          7,901  

NOW Communications, Inc.

  Telecommunications      —          —          658        —    
        


  


  


  


Reversal of unrealized depreciation

         8,256        2,370        6,672        21,264  
        


  


  


  


Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments

       $ 12,743      $ (852 )    $ 3,095      $ 16,795  
        


  


  


  


 

*   When a gain or loss becomes realized, the prior unrealized appreciation or depreciation is reversed.

 

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Net Income

 

Net income totaled $17.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2004 compared to $9.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2003. Earnings per share for the quarter ended June 30, 2004 increased to $0.44 from $0.30 primarily due to the change in net investment gains and losses. For the six months ended June 30, 2004, net income totaled $19.7 million compared to $17.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003. However, earnings per share decreased for the six months ended June 30, 2004 from $0.59 to $0.51 due primarily to a higher number of shares outstanding during the first six months of 2004.

 

Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Cash, Securitization Accounts

 

At June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, we had $58.4 million and $60.1 million, respectively, in cash and cash equivalents. In addition, at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, we had $31.2 million and $33.4 million, respectively, in cash, securitization accounts. We invest cash on hand in interest bearing deposit accounts with daily sweep features. We have maintained adequate cash balances to support ongoing origination activity and follow-on investments in portfolio companies. Cash, securitization accounts includes amounts held in designated bank accounts representing payments received on securitized loans. We are required to use a portion of these amounts to pay interest expense, reduce borrowings, or pay other amounts in accordance with the related securitization agreements. Our objective is to maintain sufficient cash on hand to cover current funding requirements, operations and to maintain flexibility as we manage our debt facilities.

 

For the first six months of 2004, net cash provided by operating activities totaled $27.1 million, an increase of $10.6 million over the prior year’s first six months amount. This increase was due primarily to higher cash receipts of previously deferred payment-in-kind interest during the first six months of 2004 as compared to the first six months of 2003. Cash used in investing and financing activities totaled $28.8 million compared with a net provision of cash in the first six months of 2003 of $28.8 million. These changes were principally due to higher investment originations in 2004 partially offset by issuance of common stock.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

We expect our cash on hand and cash generated from operations, including the portion of the cash in securitization accounts that will be released to us, to be adequate to meet our cash needs at our current level of operations, including the next twelve months. We generally fund new originations using cash on hand, advances under our credit facilities and equity financings.

 

On March 3, 2004, we filed a registration statement on Form N-2 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) which allows us to offer, from time to time, 6,320,896 shares of common stock in one or more offerings and allows certain selling shareholders named therein to offer, from time to time, up to 11,679,104 shares of common stock in one or more offerings. In connection with this Registration Statement, on May 21, 2004 we raised $56.3 million of gross proceeds by selling 3,750,000 shares of common stock at an offering price of $15.00 per share. On June 8, 2004, the underwriters in the May 21, 2004 offering exercised their over-allotment and purchased an additional 562,500 shares of common stock at an offering price of $15.00 per share. As a result of the underwriters exercising their over-allotment, we raised an additional $8.4 million of gross proceeds.

 

In order to satisfy the requirements applicable to a regulated investment company, we intend to distribute to our stockholders all of our income except for certain net capital gains and adjustments for long-term incentive compensation. In addition, as a business development company, we generally will be required to meet a coverage ratio of total assets to total senior securities, which include all of our borrowings and any preferred stock we may issue in the future, of at least 200%. As of June 30, 2004, this ratio was 265%. This requirement limits the amount that we may borrow. To fund growth in our investment portfolio in the future, we anticipate needing to raise additional capital from various sources, including the equity markets and the securitization or other debt-related markets.

 

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We are party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financial needs of our customers. These instruments include commitments to extend credit and involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheet. We attempt to limit our credit risk by conducting extensive due diligence and obtaining collateral where appropriate.

 

As of June 30, 2004, we had unused commitments to extend credit to our customers of $11.0 million, which are not reflected on our balance sheet. At the same time, subject to certain minimum equity restrictions and other covenants and limitations which include restrictions on geographic concentrations, sector concentrations, loan size, payment frequency and status, average life, collateral interests and investment ratings as well as regulatory restrictions on leverage which may affect the amounts we can draw on our Revolving Credit Facility and our Warehouse Credit Facility, the unused portion of our borrowing facilities totaled $135.2 million. See “Borrowings” section below for discussion of our borrowing facilities.

 

Contractual Obligations

 

The following table shows our significant contractual obligations as of June 30, 2004:

 

     Payments Due by Period

(dollars in millions)

Contractual Obligations (a)

   Total    Less than
1 year
   1-3 years    4-5 years    After
5 years

Borrowings (b)

   $ 322.8    $ 224.9    $ 97.9    $ —      $ —  

Future minimum rental obligations

     13.7      1.5      3.1      3.1      6.0
    

  

  

  

  

Total contractual obligations

   $ 336.5    $ 226.4    $ 101.0    $ 3.1    $ 6.0
    

  

  

  

  

 

(a)   This excludes the unused commitments to extend credit to our customers of $11.0 million as discussed above.
(b)   Borrowings under the Warehouse Credit Facility and the Revolving Credit Facility are listed based on the contractual maturity of the respective facility. Repayments of the Series 2001-1 Notes are based on the contractual principal collections of the loans which comprise the collateral. Actual repayments could differ significantly due to prepayments by our borrowers and modifications of our borrowers’ existing loan agreements.

 

Borrowings

 

Term Securitization

 

On December 27, 2001, we established the MCG Commercial Loan Trust 2001-1 (the “Trust”), which issued two classes of Series 2001-1 Notes to 15 institutional investors. The facility is secured by all of the Trust’s commercial loans which were contributed by us and totaled $209.1 million as of June 30, 2004 and $247.5 million as of December 31, 2003. This facility is scheduled to terminate on February 20, 2013 or sooner upon full repayment of the Class A and Class B Notes. The Class A and Class B Notes are scheduled to be repaid as we receive principal collections on the underlying collateral.

 

The Trust issued $229.8 million of Class A Notes rated AAA/Aaa/AAA, and $35.4 million of Class B Notes rated A/A2/A (the “Series 2001-1 Class A Asset Backed Bonds” and “Series 2001-1 Class B Asset Backed Bonds”) as rated by Standard & Poors, Moody’s and Fitch, respectively. As of June 30, 2004, $143.0 million of the Series 2001-1 Notes were outstanding and $173.1 million were outstanding as of December 31, 2003. The Series 2001-1 Class A Asset Backed Bonds bear interest of LIBOR plus 0.60% and Series 2001-1 Class B Asset Backed Bonds bear interest of LIBOR plus 1.75%, and interest on both is payable quarterly.

 

Revolving Credit Facility

 

As of June 1, 2000, we, through MCG Master Trust, established a revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”), which allowed us to issue up to $200.0 million of Series 2000-1 Class A Notes (the “Series

 

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2000-1 Notes” or “Series 2000-1 Class A Asset Backed Securities”). On February 12, 2004, the Revolving Credit Facility was amended (see separate discussion below) under which our borrowing capacity decreased from $200.0 million to $130.0 million. As of June 30, 2004, $109.7 million of the Series 2000-1 Notes were outstanding with one investor and, as of December 31, 2003, $131.0 million were outstanding with one investor. As of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, we had no notes outstanding under a swingline credit facility (the “Swingline Notes”), which is part of the Revolving Credit Facility, that allows us to borrow up to $25.0 million as part of the $200.0 million total facility limit for a period of up to four days. The Swingline Notes are repaid through the issuance of Series 2000-1 Notes. The Revolving Credit Facility was secured by $180.3 million of commercial loans as of June 30, 2004 and $194.3 million of commercial loans as of December 31, 2003. We are subject to certain limitations on the amount of Series 2000-1 Notes we may issue at any point in time including the requirement for a minimum amount of unleveraged loans that serve as collateral for the indebtedness. Such amount was a minimum of $75.0 million as of July 8, 2002 and thereafter. We are also subject to limitations including restrictions on geographic concentrations, sector concentrations, loan size, payment frequency and status, average life, collateral interests and investment ratings as well as regulatory restrictions on leverage which may affect the amount of Series 2000-1 notes we may issue from time to time. There are also certain requirements relating to portfolio performance, including required minimum portfolio yield and limitations on delinquencies and charge-offs, violation of which could result in the early amortization of the facility, and limit further advances under the facility, and in some cases could be an event of default. Such limitations, requirements, and associated defined terms are as provided for in the documents governing the facility. As noted below, on February 12, 2004, the requirement relating to loan charge-offs was eliminated. The Series 2000-1 Notes’ interest was based on a commercial paper rate plus 3.0% prior to February 12, 2004 at which time it was reduced to LIBOR plus 1.5%. Interest is payable monthly.

 

As discussed above, there are certain requirements relating to portfolio performance, including required minimum portfolio yield and limitations on delinquencies and charge-offs, violation of which could result in the early amortization of the facility and limit further advances under the facility, and in some cases could be an event of default. In February 2003, we amended the Revolving Credit Facility agreements. Prior to the February 2003 amendment, the Revolving Credit Facility required us among other things to maintain an average trailing twelve-month portfolio charged-off (as defined in the Revolving Credit Facility agreements) ratio of 3% or less. The amendment increased this ratio to 7% for any date prior to and including June 30, 2003 and decreased this ratio to 3% thereafter. This amendment also included a waiver with respect to the applicability of the charge-off ratio for periods prior to February 2003. Additionally, this amendment required us to increase the amount of collateral held by the noteholders by pledging the MCG Commercial Loan Trust 2001-1 Class C Notes, which we own. As noted below, on February 12, 2004, the requirement relating to loan charge-offs was eliminated.

 

On February 12, 2004, we entered into an agreement with Wachovia Bank, National Association to amend the Revolving Credit Facility that we had established through MCG Master Trust. The amendment to the Revolving Credit Facility, among other things, provides for the following:

 

    a decrease in our borrowing capacity from $200.0 million to $130.0 million, which was reduced to $115.0 million on June 30, 2004 and which will further be reduced to $100.0 million by September 30, 2004;

 

    an extension of the revolving period to September 30, 2004;

 

    permits recourse to MCG Capital itself in the event that the interest and principal payments from the loans we transferred to MCG Master Trust in connection with the revolving credit facility are insufficient to repay the outstanding amount due under the Revolving Credit Facility;

 

    eliminates a requirement relating to loan charge-offs at the servicer level that we were previously required to seek a waiver from in February 2003;

 

    changes the date on which the holder of the notes issued by MCG Master Trust receives final payment on such notes from June 2020 to September 2009; and

 

    reduces the interest rate payable under the Revolving Credit Facility from the commercial paper rate plus 3.0% to LIBOR plus 1.5%.

 

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Warehouse Facility

 

On January 29, 2004, our wholly owned, bankruptcy remote, special purpose indirect subsidiary, MCG Commercial Loan Trust 2003-1 entered into a $200 million secured warehouse credit facility with an affiliate of UBS AG. As of June 30, 2004, $70.2 million was outstanding under this facility. The warehouse credit facility was secured by $100.0 million of commercial loans as of June 30, 2004. We will use the warehouse credit facility to fund our origination and purchase of a diverse pool of loans, including broadly syndicated rated loans, which we intend to securitize using an affiliate of the lender as the exclusive structurer and underwriter or placement agent. Advances under the credit facility bear interest at LIBOR plus 0.50%. The warehouse credit facility operates much like a revolving credit facility that is primarily secured by the loans acquired with the advances under the credit facility. In addition, the lender will have recourse to MCG Capital Corporation itself in a maximum aggregate amount of $72 million in the event that the principal and interest payments from the loans transferred to MCG Commercial Loan Trust 2003-1 are insufficient to repay the outstanding amount due to the lender. The warehouse credit facility is cancelable by the lender for cause at any time and has an expiration term of September 24, 2004. The warehouse credit facility is a short-term commitment of capital. If we are unable to consummate the securitization transaction or otherwise arrange for new financing on terms acceptable to us, we will have to curtail our loan origination activities.

 

Outstanding Borrowings

 

Our $115 million Revolving Credit Facility is scheduled to terminate on September 30, 2009, or sooner upon repayment of our borrowings thereunder after September 30, 2004. Our $265.2 million securitization facility is scheduled to terminate on February 20, 2013 or sooner upon repayment of our borrowings. Our $200 million secured warehouse facility with an affiliate of UBS AG is scheduled to terminate on September 24, 2004.

 

At June 30, 2004, we had aggregate outstanding borrowings of $322.8 million. The following table shows the facility amounts and outstanding borrowings at June 30, 2004:

 

(dollars in millions)    Facility
amount


   Amount
outstanding


   Interest
Rate (a)


 

Term Securitization

                    

Series 2001-1 Class A Asset Backed Bonds

   $ 107.6    $ 107.6    1.75 %

Series 2001-1 Class B Asset Backed Bonds

     35.4      35.4    2.90  

Revolving Credit Facilty

                    

Series 2000-1 Class A Asset Backed Securities

     115.0      109.7    2.74  

Warehouse Facilty

                    

Warehouse Facilty Notes

     200.0      70.1    1.61  
    

  

      

Total borrowings

   $ 458.0    $ 322.8    2.18 %
    

  

      

 

(a)   Excludes the cost of commitment fees and other facility fees.

 

At December 31, 2003, we had aggregate outstanding borrowings of $304.1 million. The following table shows the facility amounts and outstanding borrowings at December 31, 2003:

 

(dollars in millions)    Facility
amount


   Amount
outstanding


   Interest
Rate (a)


 

Term Securitization

                    

Series 2001-1 Class A Asset Backed Bonds

   $ 137.7    $ 137.7    1.77 %

Series 2001-1 Class B Asset Backed Bonds

     35.4      35.4    2.92  

Revolving Credit Facilty

                    

Series 2000-1 Class A Asset Backed Securities

     200.0      131.0    4.12  
    

  

      

Total borrowings

   $ 373.1    $ 304.1    2.91 %
    

  

      

 

(a)   Excludes the cost of commitment fees and other facility fees.

 

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Each of our borrowing facilities is funded through bankruptcy remote, special purpose, wholly-owned subsidiaries of ours and, therefore, their assets may not be available to our creditors. See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of our borrowings.

 

Dividends

 

We have elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. In order to maintain our status as a regulated investment company, we are required to (i) distribute at least 90% of our investment company taxable income and 90% of any ordinary pre-RIC built in gains we recognize between January 1, 2002 and December 31, 2011, less any taxes due on those gains to avoid corporate level taxes on the amount distributed to stockholders (other than any built in gain recognized between January 1, 2002 and December 31, 2011) and (ii) distribute (actually or on a deemed basis) at least 98% of our income (both ordinary income and net capital gains) to avoid an excise tax. We intend to make distributions on a quarterly basis to our stockholders of all of our income, except for certain net capital gains and adjustments for long-term incentive compensation expense. We intend to make deemed distributions to our stockholders of any retained net capital gains.

 

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 applicable to us as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and due to provisions in our credit facilities. 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 regulated investment company. We cannot assure shareholders that they will receive any distributions or distributions at a particular level.

 

The following table summarizes our dividends declared and paid on all shares, including restricted stock, to date:

 

Date Declared    Record Date    Payment Date    Amount

July 22, 2004

   August 20, 2004    October 28, 2004    $ 0.42

April 22, 2004

   May 7, 2004    July 29, 2004      0.42

March 25, 2004

   April 6, 2004    April 29, 2004      0.42

December 16, 2003

   December 31, 2003    January 29, 2004      0.42

August 6, 2003

   August 18, 2003    October 30, 2003      0.42

June 16, 2003

   June 23, 2003    July 30, 2003      0.41

March 28, 2003

   April 16, 2003    April 29, 2003      0.40

December 18, 2002

   December 30, 2002    January 30, 2003      0.42

September 30, 2002

   October 16, 2002    October 30, 2002      0.46

June 3, 2002

   June 11, 2002    July 31, 2002      0.47

March 28, 2002

   April 17, 2002    April 30, 2002      0.41

December 31, 2001

   January 22, 2002    January 31, 2002      0.86
              

Total Declared

             $ 5.53
              

 

The aggregate dividend of $0.86 per share in December 2001 consisted of a dividend of $0.25 per share for the fourth quarter of 2001 and an additional dividend of $0.61 per share representing the distribution of substantially all of our earnings and profits since inception through December 31, 2001. The aggregate dividend of $0.46 declared in September 2002 consisted of a dividend of $0.43 per share for the third quarter of 2002 and an additional dividend of $0.03 per share which represented the remaining distribution of our earnings and profits since inception through December 31, 2001. The aggregate dividend declared in December 2001 along with the $0.03 dividend declared in September, 2002 were required for us to qualify as a regulated investment company.

 

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Related Party Transactions

 

Prior to election to be regulated as a business development company, we terminated our stock option plan and adopted a restricted stock program under which we issued 1,539,851 shares of restricted common stock to employees and directors. The total number of shares issued for the termination of the option plan was based upon the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and assumptions and approved by our board of directors.

 

Additionally, in connection with the termination of our stock option plan, certain executive officers and employees purchased a portion of the 1,539,851 shares of restricted common stock at a per share price of $17.00. Those executive officers and employees issued partially non-recourse notes to us, with an aggregate face value of $5.8 million secured by approximately 1.4 million shares with a value of $23.8 million at the initial public offering price. The notes are payable at the end of a four and a half-year term, subject to acceleration, bear interest at 4.13% payable annually and are secured by all of the restricted common stock held by such employee and for some employees, for a specified time-period, additional shares of our common stock the employee owns. The notes are non-recourse as to the principal amount but recourse as to the interest. Amounts due on these loans are reflected as a reduction of stockholders’ equity in the consolidated balance sheets.

 

In the first quarter of 2004, as part of a review of our executive compensation, the compensation committee of our Board of Directors agreed with certain of our executive officers to allow the forfeiture restrictions to lapse with respect to their Tier I and Tier II shares immediately upon full repayment of the partially nonrecourse promissory notes that are secured by the restricted stock. In addition, the compensation committee waived the performance-based forfeiture restrictions and modified the time-based forfeiture provisions associated with the Tier III shares through their respective amended and restated restricted stock agreements. The impact of these changes on long-term incentive compensation expense was an increase of approximately $4.1 million for the first quarter of 2004.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

The consolidated financial statements are based on the selection and application of significant accounting policies, which require management to make significant estimates and assumptions. We believe that the following are some of the more critical judgment areas in the application of our accounting policies that currently affect our financial condition and results of operations.

 

Income Recognition

 

Interest on commercial loans is computed by methods that generally result in level rates of return on principal amounts outstanding. When a loan becomes 90 days or more past due, or if we otherwise do not expect the customer to be able to service its debt and other obligations, we will, as a general matter, place the loan on non-accrual status and cease recognizing interest income on that loan until all principal has been paid. However, we may make exceptions to this policy if the investment is well secured and in the process of collection.

 

Paid-in-Kind Interest

 

In accordance with GAAP, we include in income certain amounts that we have not yet received in cash, such as contractual paid-in-kind (PIK) interest, which represents contractually deferred interest added to the loan balance that is generally due at the end of the loan term. However, in certain cases, a customer makes principal payments on its loan prior to making payments to reduce the PIK loan balances and, therefore, the PIK portion of a customer’s loan can increase while the total outstanding amount of the loan to that customer may stay the same or decrease. PIK loans represented $18.2 million or 2.4% of our portfolio of investments as of June 30, 2004 and $27.3 million or 3.9% of our portfolio of investments as of December 31, 2003.

 

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PIK related activity for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and the year ended December 31, 2003 was as follows:

 

(in millions)


   Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2004


    Year Ended
December 31,
2003


 

Beginning PIK loan balance

   $ 27.3     $ 27.2  

PIK interest earned during the period

     4.9       18.3  

Change in interest receivable on PIK loans

     (0.1 )     0.1  

Principal payments of cash on PIK loans

     (9.2 )     (7.0 )

PIK loans converted to other securities

     (4.7 )     (10.9 )

Realized loss

     —         (0.4 )
    


 


Ending PIK loan balance

   $ 18.2     $ 27.3  
    


 


 

As noted above, in certain cases, a customer may make principal payments on its loan that are contractually applied first to the non-PIK loan balance instead of the PIK loan balance. If all principal payments from these customers had been applied first to any PIK loan balance outstanding at the time of the payment, and any remainder applied to the non-PIK loan balance, an additional $5.8 million of payments would have been applied against the June 30, 2004 PIK loan balance of $18.2 million and an additional $6.6 million of payments would have been applied against the December 31, 2003 PIK loan balance of $27.3 million.

 

As of June 30, 2004, 98% of the $18.2 million of PIK loans outstanding have an investment rating of 3 or better and as of December 31, 2003, 93% of the $27.3 million of PIK loans outstanding had an investment rating of 3 or better. The net increase in loan balances as a result of contracted PIK arrangements are separately identified on our consolidated statements of cash flows.

 

Loan Origination Fees

 

Loan origination fees are deferred and amortized as adjustments to the related loan’s yield over the contractual life of the loan. In certain loan arrangements, warrants or other equity interests are received from the borrower as additional origination fees. The borrowers granting these interests are typically non-publicly traded companies. We record the financial instruments received at fair value as determined by our board of directors. Fair values are determined using various valuation models which attempt to estimate the underlying value of the associated entity. These models are then applied to our ownership share considering any discounts for transfer restrictions or other terms which impact the value. Changes in these values are recorded through our statement of operations. Any resulting discount on the loan from recordation of warrant and other equity instruments are accreted into income over the term of the loan. We had $14.6 million and $16.4 million of unearned income as of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively.

 

Unearned fee activity for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and year ended December 31, 2003 was as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended June 30, 2004

    Year Ended December 31, 2003

 
(in millions)    Cash
Received


    Equity Interest
and Future
Receivables


    Total

    Cash
Received


    Equity Interest
and Future
Receivables


    Total

 

Beginning unearned income balance

   $ 5.6     $ 10.8     $ 16.4     $ 8.3     $ 4.5     $ 12.8  

Additional fees

     1.3       2.2       3.5       1.8       10.6       12.4  

Unearned income recognized

     (1.6 )     (3.3 )     (4.9 )     (2.9 )     (4.1 )     (7.0 )

Unearned fees applied against loan balance

     (0.4 )     —         (0.4 )     (1.6 )     (0.2 )     (1.8 )
    


 


 


 


 


 


Ending unearned income balance

   $ 4.9     $ 9.7     $ 14.6     $ 5.6     $ 10.8     $ 16.4  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 

(a)   When a loan is paid off at an amount below our cost basis, we apply any fees received that have not been recognized as income against the outstanding loan amount to reduce the cost basis, which has the effect of reducing any realized loss.

 

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Other Fees

 

In certain investment transactions, we perform investment banking and other advisory services. For services that are separately identifiable and external evidence exists to substantiate fair value, income is recognized as earned which is generally when the investment transaction closes.

 

Valuation of Investments

 

At June 30, 2004, approximately 89% of our total assets represented investments recorded at fair value. Value, as defined in Section 2(a)(41) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, is (i) the market price for those securities for which a market quotation is readily available and (ii) for all other securities and assets, fair value is as determined in good faith by the board of directors. Since there is typically no readily available market value for the investments in our portfolio, we value substantially all of our investments at fair value as determined in good faith by the board of directors pursuant to a valuation policy and a consistent valuation process. Because of the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of our investments determined in good faith by the board of directors may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for the investments, and the differences could be material.

 

There is no single standard for determining fair value in good faith. As a result, determining fair value requires that judgment be applied to the specific facts and circumstances of each portfolio investment. Unlike banks, we are not permitted to provide a general reserve for anticipated loan losses. Instead, we must determine the fair value of each individual investment on a quarterly basis. We will record unrealized depreciation on investments when we believe that an investment has decreased in value, including where collection of a loan or realization of an equity security is doubtful. Conversely, we will record unrealized appreciation if we believe that the underlying portfolio company has appreciated in value and, therefore, our investment has also appreciated in value, where appropriate.

 

As a business development company, we invest primarily in illiquid securities including debt and equity securities of private companies. The structure of each debt and equity security is specifically negotiated to enable us to protect our investment and maximize our returns. We generally include many terms governing interest rate, repayment terms, prepayment penalties, financial covenants, operating covenants, ownership and corporate governance parameters, dilution parameters, liquidation preferences, voting rights, and put or call rights. In many cases, our loan agreements also allow for increases in the spread to the base index rate if the financial or operational performance of the customer deteriorates or shows negative variances from the customer’s business plan and, in some cases, allow for decreases in the spread if financial or operational performance improves or exceeds the customer’s plan. Our investments are generally subject to some restrictions on resale and generally have no established trading market. Because of the type of investments that we make and the nature of our business, our valuation process requires an analysis of various factors. Our fair value methodology includes the examination of, among other things, the underlying investment performance, financial condition and market changing events that impact valuation.

 

With respect to private debt and equity securities, each investment is valued using industry valuation benchmarks, and, where appropriate, the value is assigned a discount reflecting the illiquid nature of the investment and/or our minority, non-control position. When an external event such as a purchase transaction, public offering, or subsequent debt or equity sale occurs, the pricing indicated by the external event will be used to corroborate our private debt or equity valuation. Securities that are traded in the over-the-counter market or on a stock exchange generally will be valued at the prevailing bid price on the valuation date. However, restricted or thinly traded public securities may be valued at discounts from the public market value due to the restrictions on sale.

 

Stock-based Compensation

 

We account for stock-based compensation under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” and related interpretations. For restricted common stock issued to employees for

 

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whom no return-based criteria apply, compensation expense, equal to the value of the shares at the later of the grant date or the date at which all return-based forfeiture provisions lapsed or were removed, is recorded over the term of the forfeiture provisions. See Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of our employee stock plans.

 

Securitization Transactions

 

Periodically, we transfer pools of loans to special purpose entities (SPEs) for use in securitization transactions. These on-balance sheet securitization transactions comprise a significant source of our overall funding, with the total face amount of the outstanding loans and equity investments assumed by third parties equaled $489.4 million at June 30, 2004 and $441.8 million at December 31, 2003. On April 1, 2001, the Company adopted the requirements of SFAS No. 140, “Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities”, which applies prospectively to all securitization transactions occurring after March 31, 2001. Adoption of SFAS No. 140 did not have a material impact on our operations or financial position. Transfers of loans have not met the requirements of SFAS No. 140 for sales treatment and are, therefore, treated as secured borrowings, with the transferred loans remaining in investments and the related liability recorded in borrowings.

 

Recent Developments

 

On July 22, 2004, we announced that we have named Michael R. McDonnell as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of MCG. Mr. McDonnell will start with MCG on September 1, 2004, at which time Janet Perlowski will step down as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

 

On August 4, 2004, we announced that we have named Kim D. Kelly as an additional Independent Director effective August 1, 2004.

 

Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

Interest rate sensitivity refers to the change in earnings that may result from the changes in the level of interest rates. Our net interest income is affected by changes in various interest rates, including LIBOR, prime rates and commercial paper rates. Over 87% of our loan portfolio bears interest at a spread to LIBOR, with the remainder bearing interest at a fixed rate or at a spread to a prime rate. Approximately 50% of our loan portfolio has a LIBOR floor, at various levels. Our interest rates on our borrowings are based on LIBOR and commercial paper rates, with the majority based on LIBOR. At June 30, 2004, the rate spread to LIBOR of our accruing loans and yielding equity investments was 11.1%.

 

We regularly measure exposure to interest rate risk. We have interest rate risk exposure mainly from the portion of the commercial loan portfolio funded using stockholders’ equity. Our board of directors assesses interest rate risk and we manage our interest rate exposure on an ongoing basis. The following table shows a comparison of the interest rate base for our interest bearing cash, outstanding commercial loans and our outstanding borrowings at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003:

 

     June 30, 2004

   December 31, 2003

(dollars in millions)    Interest Bearing
Cash and
Commercial Loans


   Borrowings

   Interest Bearing
Cash and
Commercial Loans


   Borrowings

Repurchase Agreement Rate

   $ 88.0    $ —      $ 93.0    $ —  

Prime Rate

     8.5      —        1.3      —  

30-Day LIBOR

     36.5      179.8      20.9      —  

60-Day LIBOR

     12.3      —        7.4      —  

90-Day LIBOR

     497.0      143.0      481.6      173.1

180-Day LIBOR

     30.9      —        —        —  

Commercial Paper Rate

     —        —        —        131.0

Fixed Rate

     78.1      —        94.4      —  
    

  

  

  

Total

   $ 751.3    $ 322.8    $ 698.6    $ 304.1
    

  

  

  

 

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Based on our June 30, 2004 balance sheet, the following table shows the impact of base rate changes in interest rates assuming no changes in our investment and borrowing structure. The impact of an additional 100 basis point increase is different from the first 100 basis point increase due to the imposition of LIBOR floors.

 

(dollars in millions)

 

Basis Point Change


   Interest Income

    Interest Expense

    Net Income

 

(100)

   $ (3.4 )   $ (3.2 )   $ (0.2 )

100

   $ 4.4     $ 3.2     $ 1.2  

200

   $ 10.8     $ 6.5     $ 4.3  

300

   $ 17.6     $ 9.7     $ 7.9  

 

Currently, we do not engage in hedging activities because we have determined that the cost of hedging the risks associated with interest rate changes outweighs the risk reduction benefit. We monitor this strategy on an ongoing basis.

 

Item 4.    Controls and Procedures

 

  (a)   As of the end of the period covered by this report, MCG carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of MCG’s management, including MCG’s Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of MCG’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer, the President and Chief Operating Officer, the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer have concluded that MCG’s current disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them of material information relating to MCG that is required to be disclosed by MCG in the reports it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

  (b)   There have been no changes in MCG’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2004 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, MCG’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II.    OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.    Legal Proceedings

 

On January 29, 2003, a purported securities class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia against us, certain of our officers and the underwriters of our initial public offering. The complaint alleged that the defendants made certain misstatements in violation of Sections 11, 12(a) (2) and 15 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 10(b), Rule 10b-5 and Section 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Specifically, the complaint asserted that members of the plaintiff class purchased our common stock at purportedly inflated prices during the period from November 28, 2001 to November 1, 2002 as a result of certain misstatements regarding the academic degree of our chief executive officer. The complaint sought unspecified compensatory and other damages, along with costs and expenses. On June 16, 2003, a consolidated amended class action complaint was filed in the proceedings captioned In re MCG Capital Corporation Securities Litigation, 1:03cv0114-A. The consolidated amended complaint named only us and certain of our officers and directors as defendants, and alleged violations of Sections 11 and 15 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We filed a motion to dismiss the consolidated amended class action complaint. On September 12, 2003, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia dismissed the lawsuit in its entirety. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal to seek review of the district court decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and both parties have now filed briefs. The appeal is pending.

 

We are also a party to certain legal proceedings incidental to the normal course of our business including the enforcement of our rights under contracts with our portfolio companies. While the outcome of these legal proceedings cannot at this time be predicted with certainty, we do not expect that these proceedings will have a material effect upon our financial condition or results of operations.

 

Item 2.    Changes in Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2004, MCG issued a total of 2,806 shares of common stock under its dividend reinvestment plan pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933. The aggregate offering proceeds for the shares of common stock sold under the dividend reinvestment plan were approximately $50 thousand.

 

We did not repurchase any shares of our common stock during the six months ended June 30, 2004.

 

Item 3.    Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

Not Applicable.

 

Item 4.    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

On May 19, 2004, the Company held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The following two matters were submitted to the stockholders for consideration:

 

1. To elect three directors of the Company who will serve for three years, or until their successors are elected and qualified; and

 

2. To ratify the selection of Ernst & Young LLP to serve as independent auditors for the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2004

 

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The results of the shares voted with regard to each of these matters are as follows:

 

1. Election of Directors:

 

Director


   For

   Withheld

Joseph H. Gleberman

   33,548,315    3,594,359

Steven F. Tunney

   33,548,567    3,594,157

Norman W. Alpert

   36,600,592    542,132

 

Continuing Directors whose terms did not expire at the annual meeting were as follows: Bryan J. Mitchell, Robert J. Merrick, Wallace B. Millner, III, Jeffrey M. Bucher, Kenneth J. O’Keefe, and Michael A. Pruzan.

 

2. Ratification of appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as auditors:

 

For


  

Against


  

Abstain


37,053,171

   57,509    32,044

 

There were no broker non-votes for items 1 and 2 above.

 

Item 5.    Other Information

 

Not Applicable.

 

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Item 6.    Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

 

(a)    Exhibits

 

Listed below are the exhibits which are filed as part of this report (according to the number assigned to them in Item 601 of Regulation S-K):

 

Exhibit
Number


  

Description of Document


10.65*   

Employment Agreement between the Company and Michael R. McDonnell, dated July 14, 2004.

31.1*   

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

31.2*   

Certification of President and Chief Operating Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

31.3*   

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

31.4*   

Certification of Chief Accounting Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

32.1*   

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U. S. C. 1350).

32.2*   

Certification of President and Chief Operating Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U. S. C. 1350).

32.3*   

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U. S. C. 1350).

32.4*   

Certification of Chief Accounting Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350).

 

*   Submitted herewith.

 

(b)    Reports on Form 8-K

 

On April 27, 2004, we filed a current report on Form 8-K, pursuant to Item 12, reporting the issuance of a press release announcing we had declared a dividend of $0.42 per share for the quarter ending June 30, 2004 and our financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2004.

 

On July 23, 2004, we filed a current report on Form 8-K, pursuant to Item 5, reporting the issuance of a press release announcing we have named Michael R. McDonnell, CPA as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and that McDonnell will start with MCG on September 1, 2004.

 

On July 28, 2004, we filed a current report on Form 8-K, pursuant to Item 12, reporting the issuance of a press release announcing we had declared a dividend of $0.42 per share for the quarter ending September 30, 2004.

 

On August 4, 2004, we filed a current report on Form 8-K, pursuant to Item 5 reporting the issuance of a press release announcing Kim D. Kelly as a new Independent Director of MCG, effective August 1, 2004.

 

On August 4, 2004, we filed a current report on Form 8-K, pursuant to Item 12, reporting the issuance of a press release announcing our financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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 on August 6, 2004.

 

MCG CAPITAL CORPORATION

By:

 

/s/    BRYAN J. MITCHELL


   

Bryan J. Mitchell

Chief Executive Officer

 

By:

 

/s/    STEVEN F. TUNNEY


   

Steven F. Tunney

President and Chief Operating Officer

 

By:

 

/s/    JANET C. PERLOWSKI


   

Janet C. Perlowski

Chief Financial Officer

 

By:

 

/s/    JOHN C. WELLONS


   

John C. Wellons

Chief Accounting Officer

 

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