Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by Apollo Investment Corporation (Nasdaq: AINV) on July 29, 2004. The registrant is a closed-end investment company operating as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Its portfolio focuses principally on middle-market private companies, primarily through senior secured and mezzanine loans, with potential equity investments. The filing announces the schedule for the fiscal quarter earnings release for the period ended June 30, 2004.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document serves solely as a notification of an upcoming earnings announcement and does not contain financial results.
Material Changes
No material financial changes are reported in this filing. The document contains no comparative data versus prior periods.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
- Earnings Schedule: The company will report first fiscal quarter earnings for the period ended June 30, 2004, on Tuesday, August 10, 2004, before the open of financial markets.
- Conference Call: A conference call to discuss results is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on August 10, 2004.
- Forward-Looking Statements: The press release includes forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties; actual results may differ from projections.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the actual earnings release and conference call transcript scheduled for August 10, 2004.
- Confirm the company's status as a business development company and its specific investment strategy regarding middle-market private companies.
- Review subsequent filings for the actual financial performance of the quarter ended June 30, 2004.