PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORP current report, 03 February 2010

PennantPark Investment Corporation - Form 8-K Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K was filed by PennantPark Investment Corporation on February 3, 2010. The report serves to announce the company's financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2009, pursuant to Item 2.02 and Regulation FD.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document acts as a notification that a press release containing these details has been issued and is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Material Changes

No material changes or comparative financial data are detailed within the body of this Form 8-K. The filing references the attached press release for the full disclosure of results for the quarter ended December 31, 2009.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing text does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or details on contingencies and unusual items. These elements are expected to be found in the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1).

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated February 3, 2010) for specific quarterly financial results.
  • Verify the company's net investment income and net asset value (NAV) per share for the quarter ended December 31, 2009.
  • Confirm any updates to the company's portfolio composition or credit quality metrics mentioned in the press release.
  • Check for any changes in dividend declarations or share repurchase programs announced in the referenced exhibit.