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SuRo Capital(SSSS) - 2022 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2022-11-09 17:27
[PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION](index=4&type=section&id=PART%20I.%20FINANCIAL%20INFORMATION) [Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements](index=4&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) The company's NAV per share fell to $7.83 amid a significant net loss driven by unrealized investment depreciation [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities](index=4&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Assets%20and%20Liabilities) Net assets decreased to $221.8 million from $364.8 million, with NAV per share falling to $7.83 from $11.72 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited) | Metric | September 30, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Portfolio Investments | $157,747,892 | $260,136,253 | | Investments in U.S. Treasury bills | $99,226,000 | — | | **Total Investments** | **$256,973,892** | **$260,136,253** | | Cash | $39,652,608 | $198,437,078 | | **Total Assets** | **$298,861,844** | **$462,315,827** | | **Total Liabilities** | **$77,078,233** | **$97,469,203** | | **Net Assets** | **$221,783,611** | **$364,846,624** | | **Net Asset Value Per Share** | **$7.83** | **$11.72** | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=5&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations) The company reported a net loss from operations of $(119.8) million, impacted by unrealized investment depreciation Statement of Operations Highlights (Nine Months Ended September 30) | Metric | 2022 | 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Investment Income | $1,993,242 | $1,090,088 | | Total Operating Expenses | $13,838,068 | $8,190,884 | | **Net Investment Loss** | **$(11,844,826)** | **$(7,100,796)** | | Net Realized (Loss)/Gain on Investments | $(4,011,047) | $172,306,990 | | Net Change in Unrealized (Depreciation) of Investments | $(103,929,610) | $(8,598,363) | | **Net Change in Net Assets Resulting from Operations** | **$(119,785,483)** | **$156,607,831** | | **Basic EPS** | **$(3.92)** | **$6.39** | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets](index=6&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Changes%20in%20Net%20Assets) Net assets decreased by $143.1 million, driven by a $(119.8) million net loss and $(21.5) million in stock repurchases - For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, **net assets decreased by $143.1 million**, from $364.8 million to $221.8 million[16](index=16&type=chunk)[18](index=18&type=chunk) - Key drivers of the change in net assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 include a **net loss from operations of $(119.8) million** and **repurchases of common stock totaling $(21.5) million**[16](index=16&type=chunk)[18](index=18&type=chunk) [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=8&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) Net cash decreased by $158.8 million due to operating and financing activities, ending the period at $39.7 million Cash Flow Summary (Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022) | Cash Flow Activity | Amount | | :--- | :--- | | Net Cash Used in Operating Activities | $(111,078,342) | | Net Cash Used in Financing Activities | $(47,706,128) | | **Total Decrease in Cash Balance** | **$(158,784,470)** | | Cash Balance at Beginning of Year | $198,437,078 | | **Cash Balance at End of Period** | **$39,652,608** | [Condensed Consolidated Schedule of Investments](index=9&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Schedule%20of%20Investments) Total investments stood at $257.0 million, with the portfolio led by Course Hero, Inc at $56.7 million Total Investments at Fair Value | Date | Fair Value | | :--- | :--- | | September 30, 2022 | $256,973,892 | | December 31, 2021 | $260,136,253 | Top 5 Portfolio Investments by Fair Value (as of Sep 30, 2022) | Portfolio Company | Fair Value | % of Net Assets | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Course Hero, Inc. | $56,707,702 | 25.57% | | Blink Health, Inc. | $10,754,133 | 4.85% | | Orchard Technologies, Inc. | $10,499,996 | 4.73% | | Whoop, Inc. | $8,286,482 | 3.74% | | Aspiration Partners, Inc. | $6,771,634 | 3.05% | - The portfolio is categorized into **Non-controlled/non-affiliate ($131.7M)**, **Non-controlled/affiliate ($12.3M)**, and **Controlled investments ($13.7M)** as of September 30, 2022[24](index=24&type=chunk)[26](index=26&type=chunk)[27](index=27&type=chunk) [Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements](index=26&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) The notes detail the company's BDC/RIC status, fair value policies, debt, and equity activities - The company is an internally-managed, non-diversified closed-end management investment company regulated as a **BDC** and has elected to be treated as a **RIC** for tax purposes[44](index=44&type=chunk) - The majority of the Company's investments are classified as **Level 3**, valued using significant unobservable inputs, requiring a high degree of judgment[59](index=59&type=chunk) - As of September 30, 2022, the company had **$75.0 million in aggregate principal of 6.00% Notes due 2026** outstanding[196](index=196&type=chunk)[202](index=202&type=chunk) - During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company repurchased **1,008,676 shares** under its Share Repurchase Program and an additional **2,000,000 shares** through a Modified Dutch Auction Tender Offer[155](index=155&type=chunk)[157](index=157&type=chunk) - Subsequent to the quarter end, through November 8, 2022, the company received **proceeds of $0.6 million** from the sale of investments[227](index=227&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=48&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management's%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management attributes the net loss to market volatility while noting a strong liquidity position and key capital activities [Portfolio and Investment Activity](index=51&type=section&id=Portfolio%20and%20Investment%20Activity) The company invested $13.4 million, primarily in Whoop, Inc, and realized a $(4.0) million net loss from exits Investment Funding (Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2022) | Portfolio Company | Investment Type | Gross Payments | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Whoop, Inc. | Preferred Shares, Series C | $10,000,000 | | Xgroup Holdings Limited | Convertible Note 6% | $1,000,000 | | Shogun Enterprises, Inc. | Convertible Note 0.5% | $500,000 | | EDGE Markets, Inc. | Preferred Shares, Series Seed | $500,000 | | Orchard Technologies, Inc. | SAFE | $500,000 | | **Total (incl. others)** | | **$13,415,076** | Investment Exits/Proceeds (Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2022) | Portfolio Company | Net Proceeds | Realized Gain/(Loss) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Rover Group, Inc. | $3,710,895 | $1,524,188 | | NewLake Capital Partners, Inc. | $1,102,346 | $175,196 | | Enjoy Technology, Inc. | $246,134 | $(5,280,642) | | Rent the Runway, Inc. | $480,969 | $(1,190,461) | | **Total (incl. others)** | **$7,776,744** | **$(3,999,964)** | [Results of Operations](index=54&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) A net investment loss of $(11.8) million and unrealized depreciation of $(103.9) million drove a net asset decrease - **Operating expenses** for the nine months ended Sep 30, 2022, **increased to $13.8 million** from $8.2 million in the prior year, primarily due to increased interest expense, professional fees, and compensation[276](index=276&type=chunk) - The **net realized loss on investments was $(4.0) million** for the nine months ended Sep 30, 2022, compared to a net realized gain of $172.3 million in the same period of 2021[280](index=280&type=chunk) - **Net change in unrealized depreciation was $(103.9) million** for the nine months ended Sep 30, 2022, with significant depreciation from Course Hero, Inc, Forge Global Holdings, Inc, and Nextdoor Holdings, Inc[285](index=285&type=chunk)[286](index=286&type=chunk) [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=57&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) The company held $154.3 million in cash and liquid securities, supported by debt offerings and an ATM program Cash Reserves and Liquid Securities | Component | September 30, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cash | $39,652,608 | $198,437,078 | | U.S. Treasury bills | $99,226,000 | — | | Securities of publicly traded portfolio companies | $15,391,229 | $44,573,225 | | **Total** | **$154,269,837** | **$243,010,303** | - On August 8, 2022, the company commenced a modified **"Dutch Auction" tender offer** and subsequently repurchased 2,000,000 shares at $6.60 per share[304](index=304&type=chunk)[305](index=305&type=chunk) - As of September 30, 2022, approximately **$16.4 million remained available for purchase** under the Share Repurchase Program, which was extended to October 31, 2023[290](index=290&type=chunk)[302](index=302&type=chunk) - The company has **$75.0 million in notes payable** due in 3-5 years related to its 6.00% Notes due 2026[301](index=301&type=chunk) [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=62&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) The company's primary market risks are valuation of illiquid private investments and interest rate fluctuations - The company's primary risk is **valuation risk**, as its investments in private, illiquid growth companies are valued in good faith by the Board of Directors and are subject to significant judgment and fluctuation[327](index=327&type=chunk)[328](index=328&type=chunk) - The company is subject to interest rate risk, but as of September 30, 2022, all of its debt investments and outstanding borrowings bore **fixed rates of interest**[329](index=329&type=chunk)[330](index=330&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=62&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective with no material changes in internal controls - The CEO and CFO concluded that as of September 30, 2022, the company's **disclosure controls and procedures were effective**[331](index=331&type=chunk) - **No material changes** to internal control over financial reporting occurred during the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2022[332](index=332&type=chunk) [PART II. OTHER INFORMATION](index=63&type=section&id=PART%20II.%20OTHER%20INFORMATION) [Legal Proceedings](index=63&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company is not currently subject to any material legal proceedings - The company is **not currently a party to any material legal proceedings**[334](index=334&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=63&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) No material changes to risk factors were reported since the last annual report - There have been **no material changes** to the risk factors discussed in the company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021[335](index=335&type=chunk) [Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=64&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) The company repurchased over 3 million shares through its program and a Dutch Auction tender offer - The company did **not sell any unregistered equity securities** during the period[337](index=337&type=chunk) Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities (Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2022) | Period | Total Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid Per Share | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | March 2022 | 153,517 | $8.86 | | April 2022 | 431,134 | $8.57 | | May 2022 | 250,000 | $8.09 | | June 2022 | 174,025 | $6.76 | | September 2022 | 2,000,000 | $6.60 | | **Total** | **3,008,676** | | - The September 2022 purchase of **2,000,000 shares** was conducted via a modified **"Dutch Auction" tender offer**[338](index=338&type=chunk)[339](index=339&type=chunk) [Defaults Upon Senior Securities](index=64&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Defaults%20Upon%20Senior%20Securities) None - **None**[341](index=341&type=chunk) [Mine Safety Disclosures](index=64&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Mine%20Safety%20Disclosures) Not applicable - **Not applicable**[342](index=342&type=chunk) [Other Information](index=64&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Other%20Information) Not applicable - **Not applicable**[343](index=343&type=chunk) [Exhibits](index=65&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) This section lists filed exhibits, including indentures, agreements, and required CEO/CFO certifications - Key exhibits filed include the Second Supplemental Indenture for the **6.00% Notes due 2026**, new Custody Agreements with U.S. Bank, and **CEO/CFO certifications** under Sarbanes-Oxley[345](index=345&type=chunk)
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