PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORP current report, 01 March 2012

Business Context and Reporting Period

PennantPark Investment Corporation, a Maryland corporation, filed this Form 8-K on March 1, 2012. The report serves as a Regulation FD disclosure regarding the announcement of the company's second fiscal quarter 2012 distribution.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document explicitly states that no financial statements or pro forma financial information are included in this report.

Material Changes

No material changes to financial performance or operations are detailed in the text of this filing. The report solely references the issuance of a press release concerning a distribution payment.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, or discussion of risks and contingencies. It notes that the information furnished, including the attached press release, is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and is not incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly stated.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Verify the specific amount of the second fiscal quarter 2012 distribution by reviewing Exhibit 99.1 (the Press Release), as the amount is not stated in the 8-K body.
  • Confirm the record date and payment date for the distribution in the attached press release.
  • Review the company's most recent 10-Q or 10-K for detailed financial metrics, as this 8-K contains no financial data.