Main Street Capital CORP current report, 17 July 2012

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K was filed by Main Street Capital Corporation on July 17, 2012. The report details a material definitive agreement and the creation of a direct financial obligation entered into on the same date.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing discloses an increase in the company's credit facility commitments. Specific revenue, profit, cash flow, or margin data is not provided in this current report.

  • Total Credit Commitments: Increased from $277.5 million to $287.5 million.
  • Incremental Capacity: $10.0 million.
  • Administrative Agent: Branch Banking and Trust Company (BB&T).

Material Changes

On July 17, 2012, Main Street Capital Corporation executed a Supplement and Joinder Agreement to its Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. This action increased the total commitments under the facility by $10.0 million. The agreement involves existing lenders including BB&T, Regions Bank, The Frost National Bank, Capital One, N.A., Texas Capital Bank, Cadence Bank, N.A., Compass Bank, Amegy Bank N.A., and Raymond James Bank, N.A.

Outlook, Risks, and Unusual Items

The filing notes that lenders and their affiliates may receive customary fees and expenses for investment banking or financial advisory services provided to the registrant. A press release issued on July 18, 2012, is attached as Exhibit 99.1 but is explicitly not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. No specific guidance or risk factors beyond the standard credit agreement terms are detailed in the text of this filing.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Verify the specific terms and interest rates of the $10.0 million increase in the Supplement and Joinder Agreement (Exhibit 10.1).
  • Review the press release dated July 18, 2012 (Exhibit 99.1) for additional context on the capital deployment strategy.
  • Confirm the impact of this increased leverage on the company's debt covenants and liquidity position in subsequent quarterly reports.