Blackrock TCP Capital Corp. current report, 08 May 2014

Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: TCP Capital Corp.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: May 8, 2014
Reporting Period: Quarter ended March 31, 2014

This filing serves as a notification of the company's financial results for the first quarter of 2014 and the declaration of dividends. The detailed financial results are contained in a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing text itself does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are referenced as being disclosed in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) but are not present in the provided text.

Material Changes and Dividend Declaration

Dividend Declaration (Item 7.01):

  • Regular Dividend: $0.36 per share for the second quarter.
  • Special Dividend: $0.05 per share.
  • Record Date: June 18, 2014.
  • Payment Date: June 30, 2014.

Results of Operations (Item 2.02):

  • The company announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2014.
  • Specific performance changes versus the prior period are not detailed in this text.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The provided text does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, specific risk factors, or details on contingencies. The filing explicitly states that the information is furnished and not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except as expressly set forth by specific reference.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for specific Q1 2014 revenue, net income, and cash flow figures.
  • Verify the total dividend payout per share ($0.41) and confirm the record date of June 18, 2014.
  • Check the full press release for any discussion of portfolio performance, credit quality, or changes in leverage ratios.
  • Confirm the payment date of June 30, 2014, for the declared dividends.