Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K was filed by Apollo Investment Corporation (not Midcap Financial Investment Corp) on March 14, 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 and senior secured loans, with occasional equity investments.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity figures. The only financial metric disclosed is the declaration of a fourth fiscal quarter dividend of $0.26 per share.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations were reported in this filing. The document serves solely to announce the dividend declaration.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing 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. No specific guidance or outlook regarding future earnings or investment strategy was provided in this report.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the dividend payment date of March 30, 2005, and the record date of March 24, 2005.
- Confirm the ex-dividend date of March 22, 2005, for trading purposes.
- Review subsequent Form 1099 filings for the tax characteristics of the dividend.
- Check the company's latest 10-Q or 10-K for comprehensive financial data not included in this 8-K.