Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K, filed on July 21, 2005, is a current report from Apollo Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: AINV), a closed-end investment company operating as a business development company. The filing announces the schedule for the first fiscal quarter earnings release for the period ended June 30, 2005. The company is managed by Apollo Investment Management, L.P., an affiliate of Apollo Management, L.P., and focuses on investing in middle-market private companies through senior secured loans, mezzanine loans, and equity.
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 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 first fiscal quarter earnings on Wednesday, August 3, 2005, after market close. A conference call to discuss results is scheduled for Thursday, August 4, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
Forward-Looking Statements: The filing includes a standard disclaimer that statements regarding future performance are not guarantees and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from expectations due to factors described in other SEC filings. The company undertakes no duty to update these statements.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the actual earnings release and conference call transcript scheduled for August 3-4, 2005, for specific financial data.
- Confirm the company's status as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
- Review subsequent filings for details on the investment portfolio composition (senior secured loans, mezzanine loans, equity).
- Monitor for any updates to forward-looking statements or risk factors in future reports.