Rand Capital Reports First Quarter 2016 Net Asset Value of $5.31 per Share
BUFFALO, NY--(Marketwired - May 04, 2016) - Rand Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: RAND)
- Invested $1.65 million during the quarter. Added one new portfolio company. Provided follow-on funding for three other portfolio companies
- Received proceeds, net of escrow, of $13.8 million from sale of Gemcor
/EINPresswire.com/ -- Rand Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: RAND) ("Rand"), a venture capital company that makes primarily equity investments in companies with emerging product, service or technology concepts, announced its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2016.
Allen F. ("Pete") Grum, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rand Capital, commented, "The Gemcor sale transaction was a major milestone for Rand. We believe this exit substantiates our strategy and capabilities. We are an active, involved investor in our portfolio companies and a patient provider of capital. We realized an annual internal rate of return of approximately 64% on this asset, which we had nurtured for nearly 12 years. The proceeds provide us with new capital to put to work for the benefit of our portfolio of growing enterprises, as well as new investment opportunities."
First Quarter Highlights
- Reported $5.31 net asset value (NAV) per share at March 31, 2016, up $0.17 per share, or 3%, over March 31, 2015
- Closed on sale of largest portfolio company, Gemcor, expected to yield gross proceeds of $15.2 million, amounting to approximately $10 million after deducting taxes and expenses
- Invested $200,000 in ClearView Social, Inc. during the quarter, a new addition to the Rand portfolio
- Supported existing portfolio companies with $1.45 million of investments during the quarter:
- Genicon, Inc. $1.0 million
- Empire Genomics, LLC $0.3 million
- OnCore Golf Technology, Inc. $0.15 million
- Portfolio fair value was $25.7 million and cash was $17.9 million at the end of the 2016 first quarter
Portfolio Continues to Evolve
- Portfolio value declined $11.2 million and cash increased $12.1 million during the quarter, driven by the Gemcor exit. Cash proceeds, net of a $1.4 million escrow, were $13.8 million, pre-tax. The available cash balance after taxes will be used primarily to fund additional new and follow-on investments.
- ClearView Social (http://clearviewsocial.com/), a new investment this quarter, is a global internet solution for law firms to share legal content with their lawyers' networks, helping to grow their businesses. Rand's $200,000 investment was part of a $500,000 raise for ClearView's seed financing round.
- Genicon (http://geniconendo.com/) is an emerging leader in the design, production, and distribution of patented surgical instrumentation focused exclusively on laparoscopic surgery. Rand's $1.0 million senior term loan investment in the first quarter represents its third tranche, bringing its total investment to $2.0 million at the end of the quarter, with an additional $100,000 investment in April 2016.
- Empire Genomics (http://www.empiregenomics.com/), a molecular diagnostics company, offers comprehensive assay services for diagnosing and guiding patient therapeutic treatments. Rand provided a $300,000 senior secured convertible note in the first quarter to Empire Genomics. This brings Rand's total investment in the company to $900,000 at March 31, 2016.
- Rheonix (http://www.rheonix.com/), another growing company within the Rand portfolio, develops fully automated molecular testing solutions. Rheonix recently announced a new system that will improve HIV testing by detecting early, acute HIV infection and addressing the well-known "seroconversion window" when antibodies are not yet detectable. This early detection eliminates the need for multiple patient visits to health care providers. Rheonix represents 8.7% of Rand's net assets and is its largest portfolio investment at March 31, 2016, valued at $2.9 million.
As of March 31, 2016, Rand's portfolio consisted of 32 active businesses. The portfolio is comprised of approximately 75% in equity investments and 25% in debt investments.
Strategy and Outlook
Rand's strategy is to grow net asset value by capitalizing on maturing investments and leveraging those returns for further investment. Rand invests in primarily early-stage companies with new or unique products or services that offer competitive advantage and compelling future potential.
Mr. Grum concluded, "The Gemcor exit provides funds to further invest in our existing portfolio companies and new investment prospects. To continue the strong NAV per share expansion we have been producing, we have also been broadening our investor partner network and geographic reach. Our goal over the next five years is to replicate the nearly 10% net asset value per share, average annual growth, that we realized over the past five years. We believe we are well positioned to do that and are committed to being proactive about keeping our investors informed of the progress of our portfolio companies that will drive this result."
ABOUT RAND CAPITAL
Rand Capital (NASDAQ: RAND) provides investors the ability to participate in venture capital opportunities through an investment in the Company's stock. Rand is a Business Development Company (BDC), and its wholly-owned subsidiary is licensed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as a Small Business Investment Company (SBIC). Rand focuses its investments in early or expansion stage companies with strong leadership that are bringing to market new or unique products, technologies or services that have a high potential for growth. Additional information can be found at the Company's website where it regularly posts information: www.randcapital.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning future net asset value growth, investment returns and opportunities as well as Rand's plans for utilizing proceeds from sales of portfolio companies when and if received. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by such statements, including general economic and business conditions, conditions affecting the portfolio companies' markets, competitor responses, and market acceptance of their products and services and other factors disclosed in the Corporation's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Consequently, such forward looking statements should be regarded as the Corporation's current plans, estimates and beliefs. The Corporation assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this release.
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March 31, 2016 December 31,
(Unaudited) 2015
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ASSETS
Investments at fair value:
Control investments (cost of $99,500 and
$1,141,472, respectively) $ 1,512,000 $ 13,916,472
Affiliate investments (cost of $19,013,217
and $17,663,217, respectively) 15,589,419 14,662,219
Non-affiliate investments (cost of
$8,911,074 and $8,606,053, respectively) 8,558,730 8,253,709
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Total investments, at fair value (cost of
$28,023,791 and $27,410,742,respectively) 25,660,149 36,832,400
Cash 17,945,585 5,844,795
Interest receivable (net of allowance:
$122,000 at 3/31/16 and 12/31/15) 208,934 215,224
Deferred tax asset 527,511 -
Prepaid income taxes - 65,228
Other assets 1,628,879 1,604,413
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Total assets $ 45,971,058 $ 44,562,060
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (NET
ASSETS)
Liabilities:
Debentures guaranteed by the SBA (net of
debt issuance costs) $ 7,807,223 $ 7,800,373
Income tax payable 2,686,997 -
Deferred tax liability - 2,361,186
Profit sharing and bonus payable 1,593,659 282,000
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 208,719 238,911
Deferred revenue 38,320 25,930
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Total liabilities 12,334,918 10,708,400
Stockholders' equity (net assets):
Common stock, $.10 par; shares authorized
10,000,000; shares issued 6,863,034; shares
outstanding of 6,328,538 as of 3/31/16 and
12/31/15 686,304 686,304
Capital in excess of par value 10,581,789 10,581,789
Accumulated net investment loss (1,106,558) (24,580)
Undistributed net realized gain on
investments 26,495,753 18,262,401
Net unrealized (depreciation) appreciation
on investments (1,573,657) 5,795,237
Treasury stock, at cost; 534,496 shares as
of 3/31/16 and 12/31/15 (1,447,491) (1,447,491)
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Total stockholders' equity (net assets)
(per share 3/31/16: $5.31,12/31/15:
$5.35) 33,636,140 33,853,660
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 45,971,058 $ 44,562,060
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For the Quarter Ended
March 31,
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2016 2015
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Investment income:
Interest from portfolio companies:
Control investments $ 11,828 $ 22,145
Affiliate investments 64,962 115,129
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments 61,104 48,800
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Total interest from portfolio companies 137,894 186,074
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Interest from other investments:
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments 3,061 6,821
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Total interest from other investments 3,061 6,821
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Dividend and other investment income:
Control investments - 412,151
Affiliate investments 47,565 29,368
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Total dividend and other investment
income 47,565 441,519
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Fee income:
Control investments 2,000 2,000
Affiliate investments 695 1,417
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments 2,916 3,916
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Total fee income 5,611 7,333
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Total investment income 194,131 641,747
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Operating expenses:
Salaries 155,438 149,555
Bonus and profit sharing 1,411,659 -
Employee benefits 89,511 30,407
Directors' fees 47,375 21,750
Professional fees 64,760 73,069
Stockholders and office operating 62,494 59,397
Insurance 11,260 11,254
Corporate development 15,470 16,981
Other operating 3,600 3,650
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1,861,567 366,063
Interest on SBA obligations 77,569 74,322
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Total operating expenses 1,939,136 440,385
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Net investment (loss) income before income
taxes (1,745,005) 201,362
Income tax (benefit) expense (663,027) 72,067
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Net investment (loss) income (1,081,978) 129,295
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Net realized gain on investments:
Control investments 13,176,313 -
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments - 131,744
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Net realized gain before income taxes 13,176,313 131,744
Income tax expense 4,942,961 47,151
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Net realized gain on investments 8,233,352 84,593
Net (decrease) in unrealized appreciation on
investments:
Control investments (11,362,500) -
Affiliate investments (422,800) -
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments - (54,509)
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Change in unrealized appreciation before
income taxes (11,785,300) (54,509)
Deferred income tax benefit (4,416,406) (20,169)
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Net decrease in unrealized appreciation on
investments (7,368,894) (34,340)
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Net realized and unrealized gain on
investments 864,458 50,253
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Net (decrease) increase in net assets from
operations $ (217,520) $ 179,548
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Weighted average shares outstanding 6,328,538 6,328,538
Basic and diluted net (decrease) increase in
net assets from operations per share $ (0.04) $ 0.03
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Contacts:
Company:
Allen F. ("Pete") Grum
President and CEO
Phone: 716.853.0802
Email: pgrum@randcapital.com
Investors:
Deborah K. Pawlowski
Kei Advisors LLC
Phone: 716.843.3908
Email: dpawlowski@keiadvisors.com
