Blackrock TCP Capital Corp. current report, 08 August 2013

Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: TCP Capital Corp. (Blackrock TCP Capital Corp.)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: August 8, 2013
Reporting Period: Second Quarter ended June 30, 2013

This filing serves to announce the company's financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2013, and to disclose a dividend declaration. The detailed financial data is contained within the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1, which is furnished but not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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 contained in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) but are not explicitly listed in the body of this Form 8-K.

  • Revenue/Profit/Cash Flow: Not provided in filing text.
  • Dividend Declaration: $0.36 per share for the third quarter.
  • Payment Date: September 30, 2013.
  • Record Date: September 9, 2013.

Material Changes

The filing does not contain comparative data to quantify material changes versus the prior period. It solely references the issuance of the press release containing the Q2 2013 results.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

Management Commentary: The filing indicates that management has issued a press release regarding Q2 results and a Q3 dividend, but the text of the commentary is not included in this summary document.
Risks and Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies are detailed in the text of this Form 8-K.
Unusual Items: None reported in the filing text.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for specific Q2 2013 revenue, net income, and cash flow figures.
  • Verify the dividend payment schedule: Record date of September 9, 2013, and payment date of September 30, 2013.
  • Confirm the dividend amount of $0.36 per share against shareholder records.
  • Check for any subsequent filings that may incorporate the press release by reference.