Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by Apollo Investment Corporation (not Midcap Financial Investment Corp as indicated in metadata) on October 12, 2005. The registrant is a closed-end investment company operating as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The filing announces the schedule for the second fiscal quarter earnings release for the period ended September 30, 2005.
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 notice of an upcoming earnings announcement and does not contain financial results.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations are reported in this filing. The document contains no comparative data versus prior periods.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Earnings Schedule: The company will report second fiscal quarter earnings on Thursday, November 3, 2005, after market close. A conference call is scheduled for Friday, November 4, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
Investment Strategy: The portfolio focuses on middle-market private companies, primarily through mezzanine loans, senior secured loans, and equity investments. Occasional investments in non-thinly traded public companies are made.
Risks: The filing includes a standard disclaimer regarding forward-looking statements, noting that actual results may differ materially due to various risks and uncertainties described in other SEC filings.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the actual earnings release and conference call transcript on November 3 and 4, 2005, for specific financial data.
- Confirm the company's current ticker symbol and status as a business development company.
- Review subsequent filings for the actual Q2 2005 financial results, including net investment income and total assets.
- Check for any updates to the investment portfolio composition or credit quality metrics in the upcoming quarterly report.