Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K was filed by Apollo Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: AINV) on June 9, 2006. 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. The company is managed by Apollo Investment Management, L.P., an affiliate of Apollo Management, L.P.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide comprehensive financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The primary financial disclosure is the declaration of a quarterly dividend.
- Dividend Declared: $0.45 per share for the first fiscal quarter.
- Payment Date: June 29, 2006.
- Record Date: June 22, 2006.
- Ex-Dividend Date: June 20, 2006.
- Dividend Source: Taxable earnings (specific tax characteristics to be reported on Form 1099).
Material Changes
The filing does not report material changes in financial performance, operations, or capital structure compared to prior periods. The document serves solely to disclose the declaration of the quarterly dividend.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing includes standard forward-looking statements regarding future performance, noting that actual results may differ materially due to various risks and uncertainties described in other SEC filings. The company explicitly states it undertakes no duty to update these forward-looking statements. No specific guidance or outlook on future earnings or investment strategy is provided in this report.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the ex-dividend date of June 20, 2006, to confirm eligibility for the $0.45 per share payment.
- Confirm the record date of June 22, 2006, for shareholder eligibility.
- Review subsequent Form 1099 filings for specific tax characteristics of the dividend distribution.
- Consult other SEC filings for detailed portfolio performance, leverage ratios, and liquidity metrics not included in this 8-K.