PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORP current report, 16 November 2011

Business Context and Reporting Period

PennantPark Investment Corporation filed this Form 8-K on November 16, 2011, to announce financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2011. The filing serves as a conduit for a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are contained within the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1) but are not detailed in the body of this 8-K document.

Material Changes

The filing does not disclose specific material changes versus prior periods. It solely references the issuance of the press release containing the comparative financial data.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing includes no management commentary, guidance, outlook, or specific risk factors. It explicitly states that the information furnished is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and shall not be incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly stated.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated November 16, 2011) for actual financial figures and performance metrics.
  • Verify the specific details of the quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2011, as they are not present in this summary document.
  • Confirm any material changes or outlook statements in the full press release text.