Tortoise Capital Resources Corp. Releases First Quarter 2012 Financial Results
 
Apr 9, 2012 - LEAWOOD, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Tortoise Capital Resources Corp. (NYSE: TTO) today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended Feb. 29, 2012, on Form 10-Q filed April 9, 2012.
 
Highlights
 
·  
First quarter distribution of $0.11 with guidance of no less than $0.44 for 2012
 
·  
TTO book value per share of $10.37 as of Feb. 29, 2012, compared to $9.85 per share last quarter
 
·  
No material change to private securities portfolio
 
 
Quarterly Performance Review
 
The book value per share was $10.37 as of Feb. 29, 2012, compared to last quarter's $9.85 per share on Nov. 30, 2011. The fair value of the investment securities portfolio, excluding short-term investments, at Feb. 29, 2012, was $76.8 million, with $47.3 million of private securities and $29.5 million of publicly traded securities. The investment securities portfolio increased $7.9 million, as compared to Nov. 30, 2011. Of this increase, $2.5 million is attributable to trading securities and the remaining $5.4 million increase comes from other equity securities. High Sierra, one of the major holdings in the portfolio, drove the increase in equity securities.
 
TTO expects 2012 to be a year of transition during which the company will execute a plan of obtaining REIT status by 2013. During the 2012 calendar year assets acquired by TTO, if any, will be expected to create tax depreciation in order to shield all or a significant portion of any incremental income.
 
TTO holds publicly listed MLPs, which can be liquidated in order to help fund any future acquisitions. We expect to hold our private investments until an appropriate opportunity for liquidity is presented.
 
 
Distribution Guidance
 
On Feb. 6, 2012, the Company declared a dividend of $0.11 per share. The distribution was paid on March 1, 2012 to stockholders of record on Feb. 22, 2012. The dividend reinvestment amounted to 3.4 percent. Our portfolio of real property assets and investment securities generate cash flow to us from which we pay distributions to stockholders. As of the first quarter 2012, the most significant source of our stockholder distributions continues to be the distributions from our investment securities. We continue to believe that our investments should support a sustainable annualized distribution of no less than $0.44 per share.
 
 
Changes in Financial Reporting
 
As a result of the withdrawal of our election to be regulated as a BDC, we are no longer regulated by the Investment Company Act of 1940. Our reporting conforms to the format more commonly used by REITs. The 10-Q as filed for the period ended Feb. 29, 2012 reports TTO's first quarter financial results. As stated in the 10-K for the year ended Nov. 30, 2011, the consolidation of Mowood began when TTO withdrew its election to be treated as a BDC and began reporting financial results in accordance with general corporate reporting guidelines versus the AICPA Investment Company Audit Guide. Due to this transition, comparable prior year financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Management's Discussion & Analysis. Items on the consolidated statement of income for the period ended Feb. 28, 2011 have been reclassified and aggregated to conform to the presentation of results of operations for the period ended Feb. 29, 2012. Due to the change in strategy, income from investment securities is now reported in other income. Components of cash flows for the period ended Feb. 28, 2011 have also been reclassified and aggregated to conform to the presentation of cash flows for the period ended Feb. 29, 2012.
 
 
Earnings Call
 
Tortoise Capital Resources Corp. will host a conference call at 1:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 to discuss its financial results for the quarter. Please dial-in to the call at 877-407-9210 approximately five to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
 
The call will also be webcast in a listen-only format. A link to the webcast will be accessible at www.tortoiseadvisors.com
 
A replay of the call will be available until 11:59 p.m. CT May 10, 2012, by dialing 877-660-6853. The ID # for playback is 286 and the Conference ID # is 390760. A replay of the webcast will also be available on Tortoise's website at www.tortoiseadvisors.com through April 10, 2013.
 
 
Proxy Statement
 
TTO filed a proxy statement, which includes the following proposals:
 
 
1.
To elect two directors of the Company, to hold office for a term of three years and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.
 
 
2.
To vote upon a proposal authorizing the Company's Board of Directors to amend the Company's Articles of Incorporation if the Company qualifies for and elects Real Estate Investment Trust status.
 
 
3.
To ratify the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for its fiscal year ending November 30, 2012.
 
 
4.
To consider and take action upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting including the adjournment or postponement thereof.
     
 
Annual Stockholders' Meeting
 
TTO will host its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 6, 2012 at 1 p.m. CT at 11550 Ash Street, Suite 300 Leawood, Kansas 66211. The meeting can be accessed via conference call by dialing 877-407-9210.
 
The conference call will also be webcast simultaneously on the Investor Relations section of the company's website at www.tortoiseadvisors.com. A replay of the call will be available until 11:59 p.m. CT on July 6, 2012 by dialing 877-660-6853. The ID # for playback in 286 and the Conference ID # is 390717. A replay of the webcast will also be available on the company's website at www.tortoiseadvisors.com through June 6, 2013.
 
 
About Tortoise Capital Resources Corp.
 
Tortoise Capital Resources Corp. (NYSE: TTO) is an energy infrastructure asset financing company that provides capital to pipeline, storage and power transmission operators. TTO's portfolio includes companies and real assets with long-term, stable cash flows, limited commodity price sensitivity, and growth opportunities. TTO is managed by Corridor InfraTrust Management, LLC.
 
 
About Corridor InfraTrust Management
 
Corridor InfraTrust Management, LLC is an asset manager specializing in financing the acquisition or development of real property infrastructure assets. Corridor is Manager of Tortoise Capital Resources Corp, (NYSE: TTO). Corridor is an affiliate of Tortoise Capital Advisors, L.L.C., an investment manager specializing in listed energy infrastructure investments with approximately $7.9 billion of assets under management as of March 31, 2012. For more information, visit Corridor's website at www.corridortrust.com.
 
 
Safe Harbor Statement
 
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the laws of such state or jurisdiction.
 
 
Forward-Looking Statement
 
This press release contains certain statements that may include "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein are "forward-looking statements." Although the company and Corridor InfraTrust Management, LLC believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in the company's reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Other than as required by law, the company and Corridor InfraTrust Management, LLC do not assume a duty to update this forward-looking statement. Any distribution paid in the future to our stockholders will depend on the actual performance of the company, its costs of leverage and other operating expenses and will be subject to the approval of the company's Board and compliance with leverage covenants.
 
 

 
 

 

Tortoise Capital Resources Corporation
           
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
           
   
February 29, 2012
   
November 30, 2011
 
   
(unaudited)
       
Assets
           
Trading securities, at fair value
  $ 29,503,101     $ 27,037,642  
Other equity securities, at fair value
    47,269,729       41,856,730  
Leased property, net of accumulated depreciation of $470,895 and $294,309, respectively
    13,655,954       13,832,540  
Cash and cash equivalents
    3,470,268       2,793,326  
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,540,523 and $1,483,616, respectively
    3,799,102       3,842,675  
Escrow receivable
    1,677,052       1,677,052  
Accounts receivable
    2,215,991       1,402,955  
Intangible lease asset, net of accumulated amortization of $194,626 and $121,641, respectively
    900,145       973,130  
Lease receivable
    1,185,381       474,152  
Prepaid expenses
    217,800       140,017  
Receivable for Adviser expense reimbursement
    -       121,962  
Deferred tax asset
    -       27,536  
Other assets
    322,001       107,679  
Total Assets
    104,216,524       94,287,396  
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
               
Liabilities
               
Management fees payable to Adviser
    247,381       365,885  
Distribution payable to common stockholders
    1,009,462       -  
Accounts payable
    507,814       597,157  
Line of credit
    1,045,000       -  
Long-term debt
    2,237,355       2,279,883  
Lease obligation
    87,860       107,550  
Deferred tax liability
    3,428,378       -  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    489,382       510,608  
Total Liabilities
    9,052,632       3,861,083  
Stockholders' Equity
               
Warrants, no par value; 945,594 issued and outstanding
               
at February 29, 2012 and November 30, 2011
               
(5,000,000 authorized)
  $ 1,370,700     $ 1,370,700  
Capital stock, non-convertible, $0.001 par value; 9,176,889 shares issued
         
and outstanding at February 29, 2012 and 9,176,889 shares issued
           
and outstanding at November 30, 2011 (100,000,000 shares authorized)
    9,177       9,177  
Additional paid-in capital
    94,673,276       95,682,738  
Accumulated deficit
    (889,261 )     (6,636,302 )
Total Stockholders' Equity
  $ 95,163,892     $ 90,426,313  
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
  $ 104,216,524     $ 94,287,396  
                 
 
 
 

Tortoise Capital Resources Corporation
           
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)
           
     
For the three months ended February 29, 2012
   
For the three months ended February 28, 2011
 
Revenue
             
  Sales revenue $ 2,437,310     $ -  
  Lease income     638,244          
    Total Revenue     3,075,554       -  
                   
Expenses
               
  Cost of sales     2,004,672       -  
  Management fees, net of expense reimbursements     247,381       234,680  
  Professional fees     108,578       80,876  
  Depreciation expense     246,805       -  
  Operating expenses     172,641       -  
  Directors' fees     14,581       14,573  
  Interest expense     27,409       -  
  Other expenses     57,260       58,394  
    Total Expenses     2,879,327       388,523  
Gain (loss) from Operations
    196,227       (388,523 )
                   
Other Income
               
  Net distributions and dividend income on securities     85,262       561,786  
  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on trading securities     2,862,272       1,422,329  
  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on other equity securities     6,069,194       (744,584 )
    Total Other Income
    9,016,728       1,239,531  
Income before income taxes
    9,212,955       851,008  
Taxes
                 
  Current tax expense
    (10,000 )     -  
  Deferred tax (expense) benefit
    (3,455,914 )     262,262  
  Income tax (expense) benefit, net
    (3,465,914 )     262,262  
 Net Income     5,747,041        $1,113,270   
                   
Earnings Per Common Share:
               
  Basic and Diluted   $ 0.63     $ 0.12  
                   
Weighted Average Shares of Common Stock Outstanding:
               
  Basic and Diluted     9,176,889       9,146,506  
Dividends declared per share
  $ 0.11     $ 0.10  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tortoise Capital Resources Corporation
                                   
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (Unaudited)
                       
                                     
                                     
   
Capital Stock
                         
   
Shares
   
Amount
 
Warrants
   
Additional Paid-in Capital
   
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
   
Total
 
Balance at November 30, 2009
    9,078,090     $ 9,078     $ 1,370,700     $ 101,929,307     $ (19,012,500 )   $ 84,296,585  
Net Income
                                    14,666,874       14,666,874  
Distributions to stockholders sourced as return of capital
      (3,915,124 )             (3,915,124 )
Reinvestment of distributions to stockholders
    68,416       69               430,769               430,838  
Balance at November 30, 2010
    9,146,506       9,147       1,370,700       98,444,952       (4,345,626 )     95,479,173  
Net Income
                                    2,922,143       2,922,143  
Distributions to stockholders sourced as return of capital
      (3,755,607 )             (3,755,607 )
Reinvestment of distributions to stockholders
    30,383       30               252,212               252,242  
Consolidation of wholly-owned subsidiary
                      741,181       (5,212,819 )     (4,471,638 )
Balance at November 30, 2011
    9,176,889       9,177       1,370,700       95,682,738       (6,636,302 )     90,426,313  
Net Income
                                    5,747,041       5,747,041  
Distributions to stockholders sourced as return of capital
      (1,009,462 )             (1,009,462 )
                                                 
Balance at February 29, 2012
    9,176,889     $ 9,177     $ 1,370,700     $ 94,673,276     $ (889,261 )   $ 95,163,892  
 
                                               
 
                                               

 
 
 
Tortoise Capital Resources Corporation
           
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
           
   
For The Three Months Ended February 29, 2012
   
For The Three Months Ended February 28, 2011
 
Operating Activities
           
Net Income
  $ 5,747,041     $ 1,113,270  
Adjustments:
               
Distributions received from investment securities
    1,053,007       305,725  
Deferred income tax, net
    3,455,914       (262,262 )
        Depreciation expense
    246,805       -  
        Amortization of intangible lease asset
    72,985       -  
        Amortization of assumed debt premium
    (42,527 )     -  
        Realized and unrealized gain on trading securities
    (2,862,272 )     (1,422,329 )
        Realized and unrealized (gain) loss on other equity securities
    (6,069,194 )     744,584  
        Changes in assets and liabilities:
               
          Decrease in interest, dividend and distribution receivable
    -       42,811  
          Increase in lease receivable
    (711,229 )     -  
          Increase in accounts receivable
    (813,036 )     -  
          Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets
    (292,105 )     (5,971 )
          Increase in management fees payable to Adviser, net of expense reimbursement
    3,458       16,389  
          Decrease in accounts payable
    (89,343 )     -  
          Decrease in accrued expenses and other liabilities
    (21,226 )     (6,489 )
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
  $ (321,722 )   $ 525,728  
Investing Activities
               
Purchases of long-term investments
    -       (7,970,756 )
Proceeds from sales of long-term investments
    -       8,177,504  
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
    3,076       -  
Purchases of property and equipment
    (29,722 )     -  
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
  $ (26,646 )   $ 206,748  
Financing Activities
               
Payments on lease obligation
    (19,690 )     -  
Advances from revolving line of credit
    1,045,000       -  
Net provided by financing activities
  $ 1,025,310     $ -  
Net change in cash and cash Equivalents
    676,942       732,476  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
    2,793,326       1,466,193  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of quarter
  $ 3,470,268     $ 2,198,669  
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
               
Interest paid
  $ 11,665     $ -  
Income taxes paid
  $ 96,000     $ -  

 
Tortoise Capital Resources Corp.
Pam Kearney, 866-362-9331
Investor Relations
info@tortoiseadvisors.com
Source: Tortoise Capital Resources Corp.