Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K was filed by Apollo Investment Corporation (not Midcap Financial Investment Corp) on September 12, 2005. The registrant is a closed-end investment company operating as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Its portfolio focuses on middle-market private companies, primarily through mezzanine loans, senior secured loans, and equity investments.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide specific revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity figures for the period. The only financial metric disclosed is the declaration of a second fiscal quarter dividend of $0.43 per share.
Material Changes
The filing reports the declaration of a dividend payable on September 29, 2005, to shareholders of record as of September 22, 2005. The ex-dividend date is September 20, 2005. No other material changes to financial position or operations are detailed in this specific report.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The document includes standard forward-looking statements, noting that actual results may differ materially due to various risks and uncertainties. The company undertakes no duty to update these statements. The dividend is paid from taxable earnings, with specific tax characteristics to be reported on Form 1099 after year-end.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the exact dividend amount of $0.43 per share and the payment date of September 29, 2005.
- Confirm the record date of September 22, 2005, and ex-dividend date of September 20, 2005.
- Review subsequent Form 1099 filings for specific tax characteristics of the dividend.
- Check the company's latest 10-Q or 10-K for comprehensive financial metrics not included in this 8-K.