Main Street Capital CORP current report, 23 October 2009

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K was filed by Main Street Capital Corporation on October 23, 2009. The report addresses an extension of an exchange offer to acquire limited partner interests in Main Street Capital II, LP ("MSC II"), a privately-owned Delaware limited partnership.

Key Financial Metrics

This filing does not contain financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity data. It is a current report focused on a specific corporate transaction event.

Material Changes and Transaction Status

  • Offer Extension: The expiration date for the exchange offer to acquire MSC II LP Interests has been extended to 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on November 23, 2009.
  • Participation Level: As of October 23, 2009, owners representing approximately 78% of the total dollar-value of LP Interests had elected to exchange.
  • Conditions Precedent: While the majority participation condition has been met, consummation remains subject to approval by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) and satisfaction of other closing conditions.

Outlook, Risks, and Management Commentary

Management indicates that the extension is necessary to allow time for the receipt of SBA approval. The transaction cannot close until this regulatory approval is obtained. The filing explicitly states that the information disclosed under Item 8.01 is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly stated.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Verify the status of the SBA approval required to close the MSC II exchange offer.
  • Confirm whether the exchange offer will be extended beyond November 23, 2009 if SBA approval is not received by that date.
  • Review the specific terms of the exchange (LP Interests for Registrant Common Stock) in the original offering documents.