TriplePoint Venture Growth (TPVG) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Net Asset Value (NAV) $364.3 million or $9.10 per share, up from $346.3 million or $9.21 per share at the end of the previous year, reflecting a $11.3 million increase or $0.27 per share from the prior quarter.
Net Investment Income (NII) $13.8 million or $0.35 per share, down from $19.1 million or $0.54 per share for the prior year period, primarily due to a lower-weighted average principal amount outstanding on the income-bearing debt investment portfolio.
Total Investment Income $26.5 million, down from $35.7 million for the prior year period, primarily due to a lower-weighted average principal amount outstanding on the income-bearing debt investment portfolio.
Total Operating Expenses $12.7 million, down from $16.6 million for the prior year period, consisting of $7.1 million of interest expense, $3.4 million of base management fees, and $2.2 million of general and administrative expenses.
Weighted Average Portfolio Yield 15.7%, consistent with the previous quarter's yield, with an increase in yield excluding prepayments to 14.9% from 13.9% in Q2, primarily due to the reduction of non-accruals.
Debt Investments Funded $33 million to four portfolio companies, down from $38.7 million to five portfolio companies in Q2, reflecting lower fundings and prepay activities.
Loan Prepayments $36 million, down from $51 million in Q2, representing $117.8 million of prepayments year-to-date.
Net Realized Losses on Investments $5 million, primarily due to the acquisition of one portfolio company, Good Eggs, where equity was received in the acquirer.
Net Change in Unrealized Gains on Investments $13.9 million, consisting of $9.4 million of net unrealized gains on the existing warrant and equity portfolio and $5.2 million of net unrealized gains from the reversal of previously recorded unrealized losses.
Total Liquidity $339 million, consisting of $49 million in cash and $290 million of available capacity under the revolving credit facility.
Unfunded Commitments $74 million, down from $118 million at year-end, with $73.2 million expiring during 2025.
Debt Outstanding $405 million, consisting of $395 million of fixed-rate investment-grade term notes and $10 million outstanding on its credit facility.
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TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC Reveals Changes to Its Revolving Credit Facility
Credit Facility Amendment: TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC announced an amendment to its revolving credit facility, extending the revolving period to November 30, 2027, and the maturity date to May 30, 2029.
Improved Terms: The amendment includes a reduced spread on borrowings and higher advance rates on assets pledged to the borrowing base, enhancing the company's financial flexibility.
