Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K was filed by Apollo Investment Corporation (not Midcap Financial Investment Corp) on June 8, 2007. The registrant is a closed-end investment company operating as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Its portfolio focuses on middle-market private companies, primarily through mezzanine loans, senior secured loans, and equity investments. The company is managed by Apollo Investment Management, L.P.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide specific revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity figures. The primary financial disclosure is the declaration of a quarterly dividend of $0.51 per share for the first fiscal quarter of 2008.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations were reported in this filing. The document serves solely to announce the dividend declaration.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing includes standard forward-looking statements, noting that actual results may differ materially due to various risks and uncertainties. No specific guidance or outlook regarding future earnings or portfolio performance was provided. Dividends are paid from taxable earnings, with specific tax characteristics to be reported on Form 1099 after the calendar year ends.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the dividend payment date of June 28, 2007, and the record date of June 21, 2007.
- Confirm the ex-dividend date of June 19, 2007, for trading purposes.
- Review subsequent Form 1099 filings for the specific tax characteristics of the dividend distribution.
- Check the company's latest 10-Q or 10-K for detailed portfolio performance and liquidity metrics not included in this 8-K.