UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

(Mark One)

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2016

 

OR

 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 814-00710

 

 

 

PRINCETON CAPITAL CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

 

Maryland   46-3516073

(State or other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

700 Alexander Park

Suite 103

Princeton, NJ 08540

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(609) 514-9200

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☐ No ☒

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ☐ No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting company
  Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

 

The number of shares of the issuer’s Common Stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding as of May 1, 2017 was 120,486,061.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRINCETON CAPITAL CORPORATION

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

  Page
     
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION    
     
Item 1. Financial Statements   3
     
Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of March 31, 2016 (unaudited) and December 31, 2015    3
     
Statements of Operations (unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015    4
     
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015    5
     
Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015    6
     
Schedule of Investments as of March 31, 2016 (unaudited)    7
     
Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2015   9
     
Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) as of March 31, 2016   13
     
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   35
     
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk   45
     
Item 4. Controls and Procedures   45
     
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION    46
     
Item 1. Legal Proceedings    46
     
Item 1A. Risk Factors    47
     
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds    47
     
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities    47
     
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures    47
     
Item 5. Other Information    47
     
Item 6. Exhibits    47

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

PRINCETON CAPITAL CORPORATION

 

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

 

    March 31,
2016
    December 31,
2015
 
    (Unaudited)        
ASSETS            
Control investments at fair value (cost of $22,288,958 and $22,000,463, respectively)   $ 19,234,352     $ 17,249,671  
Affiliate investments at fair value (cost of $5,306,750 and $5,306,750, respectively)     6,807,543       5,314,399  
Non-control/non-affiliate investments at fair value (cost of $29,047,927 and $28,835,487, respectively)     26,060,897       26,135,450  
Investment in U.S. Treasury Bill (cost of $50,000,172 and $0, respectively)     50,000,000       -  
Total investments at fair value (cost of $106,643,807 and $56,142,700, respectively)     102,102,792       48,699,520  
Cash     1,748,898       1,022,510  
Due from portfolio companies     87,243       84,418  
Due from affiliates     43,940       32,348  
Interest receivable     41,554       131,367  
Prepaid expenses     161       48,311  
Total assets     104,024,588       50,018,474  
                 
LIABILITIES                
Accrued management fees     289,284       175,754  
Accounts payable (Note 2)     1,640,283       1,395,597  
Term loan – related party     1,500,000       -  
Due to affiliates     12,794       11,949  
Dividends payable     -       600  
Short term payable for securities purchased     50,000,172       -  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities     269,188       209,011  
Total liabilities     53,711,721       1,792,911  
                 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)     -       -  
                 
Net assets   $ 50,312,867     $ 48,225,563  
                 
NET ASSETS                
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share (250,000,000 shares authorized; 120,486,061 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015)   $ 120,486     $ 120,486  
Paid-in capital     64,868,884       64,868,284  
Accumulated undistributed net realized gain     235,510       235,510  
Distributions in excess of net investment income     (10,370,998 )     (9,555,537 )
Accumulated unrealized loss on investments     (4,541,015 )     (7,443,180 )
Total net assets   $ 50,312,867     $ 48,225,563  
Net asset value per share   $ 0.418     $ 0.400  

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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PRINCETON CAPITAL CORPORATION

 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)

 

    Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
    2016     2015  
INVESTMENT INCOME            
Interest income from non-control/non-affiliate investments   $ 212,439     $ 121,196  
Interest income from control investments     239,410       300  
Other income from non-control/non-affiliate investments     -       5  
Other income from affiliate investments     12,040       -  
Other income from non-investment sources     128       -  
Total investment income     464,017       121,501  
                 
OPERATING EXPENSES                
Management fees     213,529       -  
Administration fees     123,305       21,556  
Professional fees (1) (Note 2)     447,887       987,086  
Compliance fees     54,999       -  
Directors’ fees     41,679       3,600  
Bank fees     -       2,050  
Insurance expense     42,475       6,697  
Other general and administrative expenses     35,604       35,526  
Total operating expenses     959,478       1,056,515  
                 
Net investment income (loss) before tax     (495,461 )     (935,014 )
Income tax expense     320,000       -  
Net investment income (loss) after tax     (815,461 )     (935,014 )
                 
Net realized gain (loss) on non-control/non-affiliate investments     -       104,040  
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments     2,902,165       (121,430 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     2,902,165       (17,390 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   $ 2,086,704     $ (952,404 )
                 
Net investment income (loss) per share                
Basic   $ (0.007 )   $ (0.035 )
Diluted   $ (0.007 )     $ (0.035 )(2)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations per share                
Basic   $ 0.017     $ (0.035 )
Diluted   $ 0.017     $ (0.035 )(2)
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding                
Basic   $ 120,486,061     $ 26,868,987 (3)
Diluted   $ 120,486,061     $ 30,813,432 (3)

  

(1)Includes $905,161 of legal and accounting fees related to the transaction that occurred on March 13, 2015 for the three months ended March 31, 2015. See Note 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

(2)Includes Series B Preferred Shares convertible at 100 for 1 through March 12, 2015 but is excluded from the diluted calculation for net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations per share and net investment income (loss) per share for the period ended March 31, 2015 due to it being anti-dilutive.

(3)Includes retroactive application of 2 for 1 stock split.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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PRINCETON CAPITAL CORPORATION

 

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended   Three Months Ended 
   March 31,
2016
   March 31,
2015
 
Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations:        
Net investment loss  $(815,461)  $(935,014)
Net realized gain (loss) on investments   -    104,040 
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments   2,902,165    (121,430)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   2,086,704    (952,404)
           
Capital share transactions:          
Unpaid dividend written off   600    - 
Issued common stock   -    56,611,576 
Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions   600    56,611,576 
           
Total increase (decrease) in net assets   2,087,304    55,659,172 
Net assets at beginning of period   48,225,563    462,022 
Net assets at end of period  $50,312,867   $56,121,194 
           
Capital share activity:          
Common stock          
Reverse stock split   -    (1,816,534)
Conversion of Regal One Corporation common and preferred shares for Princeton Capital Corporation common shares   -    3,185,191 
Issuance of common stock   -    115,484,327 (1)
Common stock outstanding at the beginning of period   120,486,061    3,633,067 
Common stock outstanding at the end of period   120,486,061    120,486,051 
Preferred stock - Series B          
Conversion of Regal One Corporation common and preferred shares for Princeton Capital Corporation common shares   -    (100,000)
Preferred stock outstanding at the beginning of period   -    100,000 
Preferred stock outstanding at the end of period   -    - 

 

(1)The shares issued were based on a pre-valuation presumed fair value of $60.9 million.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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PRINCETON CAPITAL CORPORATION

 

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

 

    Three Months Ended     Three Months Ended  
    March 31,
2016
    March 31,
2015
 
Cash flows from operating activities:            
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   $ 2,086,704     $ (952,404 )
Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations to net cash used in operating activities:                
Purchases of investments in:                
Portfolio investments     (195,000 )     (2,500,000 )
U.S. Treasury Bill     (50,000,172 )     (40,005,333 )
Proceeds from sales, repayments, or maturity of investments in:                
Portfolio investments     -       105,540  
Net change in unrealized (gain) loss on investments     (2,902,165 )     121,430  
Net realized gain on investments     -       (104,040 )
Increase in investments due to PIK     (313,344 )     (19,003 )
Amortization of fixed income premium or discounts     7,409       -  
Changes in other assets and liabilities:                
Due from portfolio companies     (2,825 )     -  
Due from affiliates     (11,592 )     -  
Interest receivable     89,813       (102,493 )
Prepaid expenses     48,150       (123,858 )
Accrued management fees     113,530       -  
Accounts payable     244,686       57,642  
Accounts payable – related party     -       (18,500 )
Due to affiliates     845       -  
Deposits     -       (4,000,000 )
Accrued expenses and other liabilities     60,177       -  
Net cash used in operating activities     (50,773,784 )     (47,541,019 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:                
Insurance loan payable     -       103,200  
Short term payable for securities purchased     50,000,172       40,005,333  
Term loan – related party     1,500,000       -  
Dividends payable to shareholders     (600 )     -  
Unpaid dividend written off     600       -  
Net cash received from common shares issued     -       11,175,000  
Net cash provided by financing activities     51,500,172       51,283,533  
                 
Net increase in cash     726,388       3,742,514  
Cash at beginning of period     1,022,510       22,999  
Cash at end of period   $ 1,748,898     $ 3,765,513  
                 
Supplemental and non-cash financing activities:                
Common stock issued in exchange for investments   $ -     $ 43,507,195  
Common stock issued for restricted cash   $ -     $ 1,929,381  
Interest expense paid   $ 7,409     $ -  
Income tax paid   $ 320,000     $ -  

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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PRINCETON CAPITAL CORPORATION

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

Investments  Headquarters/ Industry  Principal Amount/Shares/% Ownership   Amortized Cost   Fair
Value (1)
   % of Net Assets 
Portfolio Investments                   
Control investments                   
Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc.  Richardson, TX                    
First Lien Loan, 8% Cash, 6.0% PIK, due 3/31/2018 (3), (6)  Casual Dining  $6,258,030   $6,258,030   $6,258,030    12.44%
Revolving Loan, 8% Cash, due 6/29/2017 (6), (7)     $1,051,000    1,051,000    1,051,000    2.09%
Rockfish Holdings, LLC                       
Warrant for Membership Interest, exercise price $0.001 per 1% membership interest, expires 7/28/2018 (5), (6)        10.000%   414,960    403,801    0.80%
Membership Interest – Class A(5), (6)      99.997%   3,734,636    3,634,104    7.23%
Total           11,458,626    11,346,935    22.56%
Integrated Medical Partners, LLC  Milwaukee, WI                    
Unsecured Loan, 2.0% cash, due 3/1/2018 (2), (5), (6)  Medical Business  $276,922    276,922    276,922    0.55%
Preferred Membership, Class A units (5), (6)  Services   800    4,196,937    2,738,868    5.44%
Preferred Membership, Class B units (5), (6)      760    29,586    17,175    0.03%
Common Units (5), (6)      14,082    -    1    0.00%
Total           4,503,445    3,032,966    6.02%
Advantis Certified Staffing Solutions, Inc.  Austin, TX                    
Second Lien Loan, 12.5% Cash, due 3/31/2018 (2), (5), (6)  Staffing  $6,435,000    5,954,270    4,516,838    8.98%
Unsecured Loan, 5.0% Cash, due 3/31/2018 (2), (5), (6)     $95,000    95,000    95,000    0.19%
Unsecured Loan, 5.0% Cash, due 3/31/2020 (2), (5), (6)     $195,000    195,000    195,000    0.39%
Warrant for 250,000 Common Stock Shares, exercise price $0.01 per share, expires 12/09/2017 (5), (6)      1    2,071    1,193    0.00%
Common Stock - Series A Shares (5), (6)        225,000    1,864    1,074    0.00%
Common Stock - Series B Shares (5), (6)      9,500,000    78,682    45,346    0.09%
Total           6,326,887    4,854,451    9.65%
Total control investments           22,288,958    19,234,352    38.23%
                        
Affiliate investments                       
Spencer Enterprises Holdings, LLC  City of Industry, CA                    
Preferred Membership, Class AA units (5), (6)  Home Furnishings   500,000    2,391,001    2,828,336    5.62%
Preferred Membership, Class BB units (5), (6)    Manufacturing   500,000    2,915,749    3,979,207    7.91%
Total           5,306,750    6,807,543    13.53%
Total affiliate investments           5,306,750    6,807,543    13.53%
                        
Non-control/non-affiliate investments                       
Performance Alloys, LLC  Houston, TX                    
Second Lien Loan, 12.0% cash, 2.0% PIK, due 3/31/2017 (2), (3), (5), (6)  Nickel Pipe, Fittings & Flanges  $11,881,090    11,881,090    9,026,500    17.95%
Lone Star Brewery Development, Inc.  San Marcos, TX                    
Second Lien Loan, 12.0% in cash, 2.0% PIK, due 4/10/2018 (2), (3), (5), (6)  Real Estate Development  $8,076,135    8,076,135    8,076,000    16.05%
Great Value Storage, LLC  Austin, TX                    
First Lien Loan, 12.0% cash, 2.0% PIK, due 12/31/2018 (3), (6)    Storage Company Property Management  $6,432,201    6,514,021    6,432,000    12.78%
South Boots Hill, LLC  San Marcos, TX                    
First Lien Loan, 12.0% cash, 2.0% PIK, due 3/31/2018 (2), (3), (5), (6)  Energy Services  $2,525,481    2,525,481    2,525,000    5.02%
Neuralstem, Inc.  Germantown, MD                    
Warrant for 1,000,000 shares, exercise price $5.00 per share,
expires 8/30/2016 (5), (6)
  Biotechnology   1    50,000    197    0.00%

 

See notes to financial statements. 

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PRINCETON CAPITAL CORPORATION

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

Investments  Headquarters/ Industry  Principal Amount/Shares/% Ownership   Amortized Cost   Fair
Value (1)
   % of Net Assets 
Non-control/non-affiliate investments (continued)                   
Rampart Detection Systems, Ltd.  British Columbia, Canada                    
Common Stock Shares (4), (5), (6)  Security   600,000   $1,200   $1,200    0.00%
Total non-control/non-affiliate investments           29,047,927    26,060,897    51.80%
Total Portfolio Investments           56,643,635    52,102,792    103.56%
United States Treasury                       
U. S. Treasury Bill 0.0% 04/07/16     $50,000,000    50,000,172    50,000,000    99.38%
                        
Total Investments          $106,643,807   $102,102,792    202.94%

 

(1)See Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements for a discussion of the methodologies used to value securities in the portfolio.

(2)Investment is on non-accrual status.

(3)Represents a payment-in-kind security (“PIK”). At the option of the issuer, interest can be paid in cash or cash and PIK. The percentage of PIK shown is the maximum PIK that can be elected by the portfolio company.

(4)The investment in Rampart Detection Systems, Ltd does not represent a “qualifying asset” under Section 55(a) of the 1940 Act as the principal place of business is in British Columbia, Canada. As of March 31, 2016, less than 1% of the total fair value of investments represents non-qualifying assets.

(5)Investment is non-income producing as of March 31, 2016.

(6)Represents an illiquid investment. At March 31, 2016, 100% of the total fair value of investments are illiquid.

(7)On June 29, 2015 the Company entered into a revolving loan commitment with Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc. for $1,250,000. As of March 31, 2016, $199,000 remains unfunded.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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PRINCETON CAPITAL CORPORATION

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The following tables show the fair value of our portfolio of investments (excluding U.S. Treasury Bills) by geography and industry as of March 31, 2016.

 

   March 31, 2016 
Geography 

Investments at Fair Value

   Percentage of Net Assets 
         
Canada  $1,200    0.00%
United States   52,101,592    103.56 
Total  $52,102,792    103.56%

 

   March 31, 2016 
Industry 

Investments at Fair Value

   Percentage of Net Assets 
         
Casual Dining  $11,346,935    22.56%
Nickel Pipe, Fittings and Flanges   9,026,500    17.94 
Real Estate Development   8,076,000    16.05 
Home Furnishings Manufacturing   6,807,543    13.53 
Storage Company Property Management   6,432,000    12.78 
Staffing   4,854,451    9.65 
Medical Business Services   3,032,966    6.03 
Energy Services   2,525,000    5.02 
Security   1,200    0.00 
Biotechnology   197    0.00 
Total  $52,102,792    103.56%

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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PRINCETON CAPITAL CORPORATION

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS as of December 31, 2015 (Audited)

 

Investments  Headquarters/ Industry  Principal Amount/Shares/% Ownership   Amortized Cost   Fair
Value (1)
   % of Net Assets 
Control investments                   
Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc.  Richardson, TX                    

First Lien Loan, 8% Cash, 6.0% PIK, due 3/31/2018 (4), (7)

  Casual Dining  $6,164,535   $6,164,535   $6,164,535    12.78%
Revolving Loan, 8% Cash, due 6/29/2017 (7), (8)     $1,051,000    1,051,000    1,051,000    2.18%
Rockfish Holdings, LLC                       

Warrant for Membership Interest, exercise price $0.001 per 1% membership interest, expires 7/28/2018 (6), (7)

      10.000%   414,960    316,531    0.65%
Membership Interest – Class A(6), (7)      99.997%   3,734,636    2,848,693    5.91%
Total           11,365,131    10,380,759    21.52%
Integrated Medical Partners, LLC  Milwaukee, WI                    
Unsecured Loan, 2.0% cash, due 3/1/2018 (3), (6), (7)  Medical Business  $276,922    276,922    276,922    0.57%
Preferred Membership, Class A units (6), (7)  Services   800    4,196,937    2,331,439    4.83%
Preferred Membership, Class B units (6), (7)      760    29,586    32,923    0.08%
Common Units (6), (7)      14,082    -    65    0.00%
Total           4,503,445    2,641,349    5.48%
Advantis Certified Staffing Solutions, Inc. (2)  Austin, TX                    
Second Lien Loan, 12.5% Cash, due 3/31/2018 (3), (6), (7)  Staffing  $6,435,000    5,954,270    4,104,994    8.51%
Unsecured Loan, 5.0%, Cash due 3/31/2018 (3), (6), (7)     $95,000    95,000    95,000    0.20%
Warrant for 250,000 Common Stock Shares, exercise price $0.01 per share, expires 12/09/2017 (6), (7)      1    2,071    691    0.00%
Common Stock - Series A Shares (6), (7)      225,000    1,864    622    0.00%
Common Stock - Series B Shares (6), (7)      9,500,000    78,682    26,256    0.06%
Total           6,131,887    4,227,563    8.77%
Total control investments           22,000,463    17,249,671    35.77%
                        
Affiliate investments                       
Spencer Enterprises Holdings, LLC  City of Industry, CA                    
Preferred Membership, Class AA units (6), (7)  Home Furnishings   500,000    2,391,001    2,353,965    4.88%
Preferred Membership, Class BB units (6), (7)  Manufacturing   500,000    2,915,749    2,960,434    6.14%
Total           5,306,750    5,314,399    11.02%
Total affiliate investments           5,306,750    5,314,399    11.02%
Non-control/non-affiliate investments                       
Performance Alloys, LLC  Houston, TX                    

Second Lien Loan, 12.0% cash, 2.0% PIK, due 3/31/2017 (3), (4), (7)

  Nickel Pipe, Fittings & Flanges  $11,881,090    11,881,090    9,205,500    19.09%
Lone Star Brewery Development, Inc.  San Marcos, TX                    
Second Lien Loan, 12.0% in cash, 2.0% PIK, due 4/10/2018 (3), (4), (7)  Real Estate Development  $8,076,135    8,076,135    8,076,000    16.75%
Great Value Storage, LLC  Austin, TX                    

First Lien Loan, 12.0% cash, 2.0% PIK, due 12/31/2018 (4), (7)

  Storage Company Property Management  $6,212,352    6,301,581    6,324,000    13.11%
South Boots Hill, LLC  San Marcos, TX                    

First Lien Loan, 12.0% cash, 2.0% PIK, due 3/31/2018 (3), (4), (7)

  Energy Services  $2,525,481    2,525,481    2,525,000    5.23%
Neuralstem, Inc.  Germantown, MD                    
Warrant for 1,000,000 shares, exercise price $5.00 per share,
expires 8/30/2016 (6), (7)
  Biotechnology   1    50,000    3,750    0.01%

 

See notes to financial statements. 

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PRINCETON CAPITAL CORPORATION

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS as of December 31, 2015 (Audited) (Continued)

 

Investments  Headquarters/ Industry  Principal Amount/Shares/% Ownership   Amortized Cost   Fair
Value (1)
   % of Net Assets 
Non-control/non-affiliate investments (continued)                   
Rampart Detection Systems, Ltd.  British Columbia, Canada                    
Common Stock Shares (5), (6), (7)  Security   600,000   $1,200   $1,200    0.00%
Total non-control/non-affiliate investments           28,835,487    26,135,450    54.19%
Total portfolio investments          $56,142,700   $48,699,520    100.98%

 

(1)See Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements for a discussion of the methodologies used to value securities in the portfolio.

(2)Formerly known as Advantis Healthcare Solutions, Inc.

(3)Investment is on non-accrual status.

(4)Represents a payment-in-kind security (“PIK”). At the option of the issuer, interest can be paid in cash or cash and PIK. The percentage of PIK shown is the maximum PIK that can be elected by the portfolio company.

(5)The investment in Rampart Detection Systems, Ltd does not represent a “qualifying asset” under Section 55(a) of the 1940 Act as the principal place of business is in British Columbia, Canada. As of December 31, 2015, less than 1% of the total fair value of investments represents non-qualifying assets.

(6)Investment is non-income producing as of December 31, 2015.

(7)Represents an illiquid investment. At December 31, 2015, 100% of the total fair value of investments are illiquid.

(8)On June 29, 2015 the Company entered into a revolving loan commitment with Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc. for $1,250,000. As of December 31, 2015, the $199,000 remains unfunded.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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PRINCETON CAPITAL CORPORATION

 

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS as of December 31, 2015 (Continued)

 

The following tables show the fair value of our portfolio of investments by geography and industry as of December 31, 2015.

 

   December 31, 2015 
Geography  Investments at Fair Value   Percentage of Net Assets 
         
Canada  $1,200    0.00%
United States   48,698,320    100.98 
Total  $48,699,520    100.98%

 

   December 31, 2015 
Industry  Investments at Fair Value   Percentage of Net Assets 
         
Casual Dining  $10,380,759    21.52%
Nickel Pipe, Fittings and Flanges   9,205,500    19.09 
Real Estate Development   8,076,000    16.75 
Storage Company Property Management   6,324,000    13.11 
Home Furnishings Manufacturing   5,314,399    11.02 
Staffing   4,227,563    8.77 
Medical Business Services   2,641,349    5.48 
Energy Services   2,525,000    5.23 
Biotechnology   3,750    0.01 
Security   1,200    0.00 
Total  $48,699,520    100.98%
           

See notes to financial statements.

 

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PRINCETON CAPITAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 1 – NATURE OF OPERATIONS

 

References herein to “we”, “us” or “our” refer to Princeton Capital Corporation (the “Company” or “Princeton Capital”), unless the context specifically requires otherwise.

 

Princeton Capital Corporation, a Maryland corporation, was incorporated under the general laws of the State of Maryland on July 25, 2013, with its principal office located in Princeton, New Jersey. We are a non-diversified, closed-end investment company that has filed an election to be regulated as a business development company (“BDC”), under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”).  As a BDC, we expect to annually qualify and elect to be treated as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).  It is likely that the Company will not meet the requirements to qualify as a RIC for the 2016 tax year and expects to be taxed as a corporation under Subchapter C of the Code; however, the Company expects to qualify as a RIC for the 2017 tax year. We invest primarily in private small and lower middle-market companies through first lien loans, second lien loans, unsecured loans, unitranche and mezzanine debt financing, often times with a corresponding equity investment.  Our investment objective is to maximize the total return to our stockholders in the form of current income and capital appreciation through debt and related equity investments.

 

Prior to March 13, 2015, Princeton Capital’s predecessor operated under the name Regal One Corporation (“Regal One”). Regal One had been located in Scottsdale, Arizona, and was a Florida corporation initially incorporated in 1959 as Electro-Mechanical Services Inc. Since inception, Regal One had been involved in a number of industries. In 1998 the Electro-Mechanical Services Inc. changed its name to Regal One Corporation.

 

On March 7, 2005, Regal One’s board of directors determined it was in the shareholders’ best interest to change the focus of its operations to providing financial consulting services through its network of advisors and professionals, and to be regulated as a BDC under the 1940 Act. On September 16, 2005, Regal One filed a Form N54A (Notification of Election by Business Development Companies) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), which transformed Regal One into a BDC in accordance with sections 55 through 65 of the 1940 Act. Regal One reported as an operating BDC from March 31, 2006 until March 13, 2015 and since March 13, 2015 (following the Reincorporation described below) Princeton Capital has reported as an operating BDC.

 

On July 9, 2014, Regal One acquired Princeton Capital as a wholly owned subsidiary. On July 14, 2014, Regal One, Princeton Capital, Capital Point Partners, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (“CPP”), and Capital Point Partners II, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (“CPPII” and, together with CPP, the “Partnerships”), entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, Regal One would acquire cash, equity and debt investments of the Partnerships in exchange for shares of common stock of Regal One. In addition to the customary conditions to closing the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, Regal One was required to (i) to effect a reverse stock split of Regal One’s outstanding common stock at a ratio of 1-for-2 (the “Reverse Stock Split”), (ii) reincorporate from Florida to Maryland by merging into Princeton Capital (the “Reincorporation”) and (iii) become an externally managed BDC by entering into an external investment advisory agreement (the “Investment Advisory Agreement”) with Princeton Investment Advisors, LLC, (“Princeton Investment Advisors” or the “Investment Advisor”) a Delaware limited liability company.

 

On March 13, 2015, following the Reverse Stock Split and the Reincorporation, we completed our previously announced acquisition in the approximate amounts of $11.2 million in cash, $43.5 million in equity & debt investments, and $1.9 million in restricted cash escrow deposits of the Partnerships with an aggregate value of approximately $56.6 million and issued approximately 115.5 million shares of our common stock to the Partnerships. The shares issued were based on a pre-valuation presumed fair value of $60.9 million. We also entered into the Investment Advisory Agreement with Princeton Investment Advisors.

 

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PRINCETON CAPITAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, (“U.S. GAAP”). In accordance with Regulation S-X under the Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company does not consolidate portfolio company investments. The accounting records of the Company are maintained in U.S. dollars. As an investment company, as defined by the 1940 Act, the Company follows investment company accounting and reporting guidance of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946 – Financial Services - Investment Companies, which is U.S. GAAP.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Changes in the economic environment, financial markets, creditworthiness of our portfolio companies and any other parameters used in determining these estimates could cause actual results to differ.

 

Portfolio Investment Classification

 

The Company classifies its investments in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act. Under the 1940 Act, “Control Investments” are defined as investments in companies in which the Company owns more than 25% of the voting securities or maintains greater than 50% of the board representation. Under the 1940 Act, “Affiliated Investments” are defined as those non-control investments in companies in which the Company owns between 5% and 25% of the voting securities. Under the 1940 Act, “Non-affiliated Investments” are defined as investments that are neither Control Investments nor Affiliated Investments. As of March 31, 2016, the Company had control investments in Rockfish Seafood Grill Inc., Rockfish Holdings, LLC, Integrated Medical Partners, LLC and Advantis Certified Staffing Solutions, Inc. and affiliated investments in Spencer Enterprises Holdings, LLC, as defined under the 1940 Act.

 

Investments are recognized when we assume an obligation to acquire a financial instrument and assume the risks for gains or losses related to that instrument. Investments are derecognized when we assume an obligation to sell a financial instrument and forgo the risks for gains and losses related to that instrument. Specifically, we record all security transactions on a trade date basis. Investments in other non-security financial instruments, such as limited partnerships or private companies, are recorded on the basis of subscription date or redemption date, as applicable. Amounts for investments recognized or derecognized but not yet settled are reported as receivables for investments sold or payable for investments acquired, respectively, in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Valuation of Investments

 

In accordance with U.S. GAAP, fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., the “exit price”) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

 

In determining fair value, our board of directors uses various valuation approaches. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy for inputs and is used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available.

 

Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the board of directors. Unobservable inputs reflect our board of director’s assumptions about the inputs market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances.

 

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PRINCETON CAPITAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

With respect to investments for which market quotations are not readily available, our board of directors undertakes a multi-step valuation process each quarter, as described below:

 

  Our quarterly valuation process begins with each portfolio company or investment being initially valued by an independent valuation firm, except for those investments where market quotations are readily available;
     
  Preliminary valuation conclusions are then documented and discussed with our senior management and Princeton Investment Advisors;
     
  The valuation committee of our board of directors then reviews these preliminary valuations and approves them for recommendation to the board of directors;
     
  The board of directors then discusses valuations and determines the fair value of each investment in our portfolio in good faith, based on the input of Princeton Investment Advisors, the independent valuation firm and the valuation committee.

 

U.S. GAAP establishes a framework for measuring fair value that includes a hierarchy used to classify the inputs used in measuring fair value. The hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels. The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:

 

Level 1 — Valuations based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access. Valuation adjustments and block discounts are not applied to Level 1 securities. Since valuations are based on quoted prices that are readily and regularly available in an active market, valuation of these securities does not entail a significant degree of judgment.

 

Level 2 — Valuations based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly.

 

Level 3 — Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.

 

The availability of valuation techniques and observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors including, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, and other characteristics particular to the transaction. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Those estimated values do not necessarily represent the amounts that may be ultimately realized due to the occurrence of future circumstances that cannot be reasonably determined. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, those estimated values may be materially higher or lower than the values that would have been used had a ready market for the securities existed. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised by the board of directors in determining fair value is greatest for securities categorized in Level 3. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

 

Fair value is a market-based measure considered from the perspective of a market participant rather than an entity-specific measure. Therefore, even when market assumptions are not readily available, the Company’s own assumptions are set to reflect those that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. The Company uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, including periods of market dislocation. In periods of market dislocation, the observability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many securities. This condition could cause a security to be reclassified to a lower level within the fair value hierarchy.

 

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PRINCETON CAPITAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

Valuation Processes

 

The Company establishes valuation processes and procedures to ensure that the valuation techniques for investments that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are fair, consistent, and verifiable.  The Company’s board of directors designates a Valuation Committee (the “Committee”) to oversee the entire valuation process of the Company’s Level 3 investments.  The Committee is comprised of independent directors and reports to the Company’s board of directors.  The Committee is responsible for developing the Company’s written valuation processes and procedures, conducting periodic reviews of the valuation policies, and evaluating the overall fairness and consistent application of the valuation policies. 

 

The Committee meets on a quarterly basis, or more frequently as needed, to determine the valuations of the Company’s Level 3 investments.  Valuations determined by the Committee are required to be supported by market data, third-party pricing sources, industry accepted pricing models, counterparty prices, or other methods that the Committee deems to be appropriate. 

 

The Company will periodically test its valuations of Level 3 investments through performing back testing of the sales of such investments by comparing the amounts realized against the most recent fair values reported, and if necessary, uses the findings to recalibrate its valuation procedures.  On a quarterly basis, the Company engages the services of a nationally recognized third-party valuation firm to perform an independent valuation of the Company’s Level 3 investments.

 

Investment Valuation

 

We expect that most of our portfolio investments will take the form of securities that are not publicly traded. The fair value of loans, securities and other investments that are not publicly traded may not be readily determinable, and we will value these investments at fair value as determined in good faith by our board of directors, including reflecting significant events affecting the value of our investments. Most, if not all, of our investments (other than cash and cash equivalents) will be classified as Level 3 under Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures”, or ASC 820. This means that our portfolio valuations will be based on unobservable inputs and our own assumptions about how market participants would price the asset or liability in question. We expect that inputs into the determination of fair value of our portfolio investments will require significant management judgment or estimation. Even if observable market data are available, such information may be the result of consensus pricing information or broker quotes, which include a disclaimer that the broker would not be held to such a price in an actual transaction. The non-binding nature of consensus pricing and/or quotes accompanied by disclaimers materially reduces the reliability of such information. We expect to retain the services of one or more independent service providers to review the valuation of these loans and securities. The types of factors that the board of directors may take into account in determining the fair value of our investments generally include, as appropriate, comparison to publicly traded securities including such factors as yield, maturity and measures of credit quality, the enterprise value of a portfolio company, the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio company’s ability to make payments and its earnings and discounted cash flow, the markets in which the portfolio company does business and other relevant factors. Because such valuations, and particularly valuations of private securities and private companies, are inherently uncertain, may fluctuate over short periods of time and may be based on estimates, our determinations of fair value may differ materially from the values that would have been used if a ready market for these loans and securities existed. Our net asset value could be adversely affected if our determinations regarding the fair value of our investments were materially higher than the values that we ultimately realize upon the disposal of such loans and securities.

 

We will adjust the valuation of our portfolio quarterly to reflect our board of directors’ determination of the fair value of each investment in our portfolio. Any changes in fair value are recorded in our statement of operations as net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation.

 

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PRINCETON CAPITAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

Debt Securities

 

The Company’s portfolio consists primarily of first lien loans, second lien loans, and unsecured loans. Investments for which market quotations are readily available (“Level 2 Loans”) are generally valued using market quotations, which are generally obtained from an independent pricing service or broker-dealers. For other debt investments (“Level 3 Loans”), market quotations are not available and other techniques are used to determine fair value. The Company considers its Level 3 Loans to be performing if the borrower is not in default, the borrower is remitting payments in a timely manner, the loan is in covenant compliance or is otherwise not deemed to be impaired. In determining the fair value of the performing Level 3 Loans, the Board considers fluctuations in current interest rates, the trends in yields of debt instruments with similar credit ratings, financial condition of the borrower, economic conditions, success and prepayment fees, and other relevant factors, both qualitative and quantitative. In the event that a Level 3 Loan instrument is not performing, as defined above, the Board may evaluate the value of the collateral utilizing the same framework described above for a performing loan to determine the value of the Level 3 Loan instrument.

 

Equity Investments

 

Our equity investments, including common stock, membership interests, and warrants, are generally valued using a market approach and income approach. The income approach utilizes primarily the discount rate to value the investment whereas the primary inputs for the market approach are the EBITDA multiple and revenue multiples. The Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model, a valuation technique that follows the income approach, is used to allocate the value of the equity to the investment. The pricing model takes into account the contract terms (including maturity) as well as multiple inputs, including time value, implied volatility, equity prices, risk free rates, and interest rates.

 

Valuation of Other Financial Instruments

 

The carrying amounts of the Company’s other, non-investment, financial instruments, consisting of cash, receivables, accounts payable, and accrued expenses, approximate fair value due to their short-term nature.

 

Cash

 

The Company deposits its cash in financial institutions and, at times, such balances may be in excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insured limit; however, management does not believe it is exposed to any significant credit risk.

 

U.S. Treasury Bills

 

At the end of each fiscal quarter, we may take proactive steps to ensure we are in compliance with the RIC diversification requirements under Subchapter M of the Code, which are dependent upon the composition of our total assets at quarter end. We may accomplish this in several ways, including purchasing U.S. Treasury Bills and closing out positions after quarter-end.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Realized gains or losses on the sale of investments are calculated using the specific identification method. The Company measures realized gains or losses by the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the amortized cost basis of the investment, without regard to unrealized appreciation or depreciation previously recognized, but considering unamortized upfront fees and prepayment penalties.

 

Interest income, adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discount, is recorded on an accrual basis. Origination, closing and/or commitment fees associated with senior and subordinated secured loans are accreted into interest income over the respective terms of the applicable loans. Upon the prepayment of a senior or subordinated secured loan, any prepayment penalties and unamortized loan origination, closing and commitment fees are recorded as interest income. Generally, when a payment default occurs on a loan in the portfolio, or if the Company otherwise believes that borrower will not be able to make contractual interest payments, the Company may place the loan on non-accrual status and cease recognizing interest income on the loan until all principal and interest is current through payment, or until a restructuring occurs, and the interest income is deemed to be collectible. The Company may make exceptions to this policy if a loan has sufficient collateral value, is in the process of collection or is viewed to be able to pay all amounts due if the loan were to be collected on through an investment in or sale of the business, the sale of the assets of the business, or some portion or combination thereof.

 

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PRINCETON CAPITAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

 

Structuring fees, excess deal deposits, prepayment fees and similar fees are recognized as income as earned, usually when paid. Other fee income, including annual fees and monitoring fees are included in Other Income.  Income from such sources was $12,040 and $5 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015, respectively. Interest income earned on cash in the Company’s bank account is included in other income from non-investment sources. Income from such sources was $128 for the three months ended March 31, 2016. There was no such income for the three months ended March 31, 2015.

 

Payment-in-Kind Interest (“PIK”)

 

We have investments in our portfolio that contain a PIK interest provision. Any PIK interest is added to the principal balance of such investments and is recorded as income, if the portfolio company valuation indicates that such PIK interest is collectible. In order to maintain our status as a RIC, substantially all of this income must be paid out to stockholders in the form of dividends, even if we have not collected any cash. For the quarter ending March 31, 2016 and through the date of issuance of this report, no dividends have been paid out to stockholders.

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation or Depreciation

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation will reflect the change in portfolio investment values during the reporting period, including any reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation or depreciation, when gains or losses are realized.

 

Legal Fees

 

The Company incurred legal fees related to the lawsuit captioned Capital Link Fund I, LLC, et al. v. Capital Point Management, LP, et al. as disclosed in Note 8.  It is undeterminable at this time the ultimate responsibility for amounts invoiced to the Company by two of the law firms that provided services, as these invoices were for the entire law firm’s fees even though they represented multiple parties and the Company believes that some of these services rendered were provided for other represented parties. For the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Company was invoiced legal fees by these two law firms related to this lawsuit in the amount of $343,126, which are included in professional fees on the Statements of Operations. As of March 31, 2016, these fees are included in accounts payable on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Federal and State Income Taxes 

 

The Company is taxed as a regular corporation (a “C corporation”) under subchapter C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The Company uses the liability method of accounting for income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded for tax loss carryforwards and temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements, using statutory tax rates in effect for the year in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is provided against deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

 

It is likely that the Company will not meet the qualifications of a RIC for the 2016 tax year and expects to be taxed as a corporation under Subchapter C of the Code; however, the Company expects to qualify as a RIC for the 2017 tax year. In order to qualify as a RIC, among other things, the Company is required to distribute to its stockholders on a timely basis at least 90% of investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code, for each year. So long as the Company maintains its status as a RIC, it generally will not pay corporate-level U.S. federal and state income taxes on any ordinary income or capital gains that it distributes at least annually to its stockholders as dividends. Rather, any tax liability related to income earned by the Company will represent obligations of the Company’s investors and will not be reflected in the consolidated financial statements of the Company.

 

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PRINCETON CAPITAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

The Company evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing its consolidated financial statements to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. The Company recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position has met the “more-likely-than-not” threshold. The Company classifies penalties and interest associated with income taxes, if any, as income tax expense. Conclusions regarding tax positions are subject to review and may be adjusted at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, ongoing analyses of tax laws, regulations and interpretations thereof.

 

Dividends and Distributions

 

Dividends and distributions to common stockholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The amount, if any, to be paid as a dividend is approved by our board of directors each quarter and is generally based upon our management’s estimate of our earnings for the quarter.  

 

Per Share Information

 

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share is calculated using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period presented.

 

Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss per share by the weighted average number of shares outstanding, plus, any potentially dilutive shares outstanding during the period. The Company had 100,000 Series B Preferred Shares convertible at 100 for 1 outstanding through March 12, 2015, but were excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share of common stock because their inclusion would have been antidilutive. Therefore, dilutive loss per share of common stock was equal to basic loss per share of common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2015. For the three months ended March 31, 2016, basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share were the same, since there were no potentially dilutive securities outstanding.

 

Transactional Expenses

 

A portion of the assets acquired on March 13, 2015 from the Partnerships were used for legal and accounting fees related to the acquisition transaction and were expensed as professional fees. The Company incurred $905,161 of professional fees related to the transaction for the period ended March 31, 2015.  There were no professional fees related to the transaction for the period ended March 31, 2016.

 

Capital Accounts

 

Certain capital accounts including undistributed net investment income, accumulated net realized gain or loss, accumulated net unrealized appreciation or depreciation, and paid-in capital in excess of par, are adjusted, at least annually, for permanent differences between book and tax. In addition, the character of income and gains to be distributed is determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from U.S. GAAP.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In May 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-07, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent) (“ASU 2015-07”). ASU 2015-07 removes the requirement to categorize within the fair value hierarchy all investments for which fair value is measured using the net asset value per share practical expedient. ASU 2015-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015. The Company does not believe this standard has an impact on its Financial Statements.

 

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PRINCETON CAPITAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 3 – CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

 

In the normal course of business, the Company maintains its cash balances in financial institutions, which at times may exceed federally insured limits.  The Company is subject to credit risk to the extent any financial institution with which it conducts business is unable to fulfill contractual obligations on its behalf.  Management monitors the financial condition of such financial institutions and does not anticipate any losses from these counterparties.

 

NOTE 4 – NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE

 

The following information sets forth the computation of basic and diluted income (loss) per common share for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015.

 

  

Three Months Ended

March 31,

 
   2016   2015 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
Per Share Data (1):        
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations  $2,086,704   $(952,404)
Weighted average shares outstanding for period          
Basic   120,486,061    26,868,987(2)
Diluted     120,486,061    30,813,432(2),(3)
Basic and diluted income (loss) per common share          
Basic  $0.017   $(0.035)
Diluted  $0.017   $(0.035)

 

(1) Per share data based on weighted average shares outstanding.

(2) Includes retroactive application of 2 for 1 stock split.

(3) Includes Series B Preferred Shares convertible at 100 for 1 through March 12, 2015 but is excluded from the diluted calculation for net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations per share for the period ended March 31, 2015 due to it being anti-dilutive.

 

NOTE 5 – FAIR VALUE OF INVESTMENTS

 

The Company’s assets recorded at fair value have been categorized based upon a fair value hierarchy in accordance with ASC Topic 820 – Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”). See Note 2 for a discussion of the Company’s policies.

 

The following table presents information about the Company’s assets measured at fair value as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively:

 

   As of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited) 
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Portfolio Investments                
First Lien Loans  $   -   $        -   $16,266,030   $16,266,030 
Second Lien Loans   -    -    21,619,338    21,619,338 
Unsecured Loans   -    -    566,922    566,922 
Equity   -    -    13,650,502    13,650,502 
Total Portfolio Investments   -    -    52,102,792    52,102,792 
U.S. Treasury Bill   50,000,000    -    -    50,000,000 
Total Investments  $50,000,000   $-   $52,102,792   $102,102,792 

 

   As of December 31, 2015 (Audited) 
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Portfolio Investments                
First Lien Loans  $-   $      -   $16,064,535   $16,064,535 
Second Lien Loans            -    -    21,386,494    21,386,494 
Unsecured Loans   -    -    371,922    371,922 
Equity   -    -    10,876,569    10,876,569 
Total Portfolio Investments  $-   $-   $48,699,520   $48,699,520 

 

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PRINCETON CAPITAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2016 and year ended December 31, 2015, there were no transfers between Level, 1, Level 2 or Level 3.

 

The following table presents additional information about Level 3 assets measured at fair value. Both observable and unobservable inputs may be used to determine the fair value of positions that the Company has classified within the Level 3 category.  As a result, the unrealized gains and losses for assets within the Level 3 category may include changes in fair value that were attributable to both observable (e.g., changes in market interest rates) and unobservable (e.g., changes in unobservable long-dated volatilities) inputs.

 

Changes in Level 3 assets measured at fair value for the three months ended March 31, 2016 are as follows:

 

  

First Lien

Loans

   Second Lien Loans   Unsecured Loans   Equity   Total 
Fair value at beginning of period  $16,064,535   $21,386,494   $371,922   $10,876,569   $48,699,520 
Amortization   (7,409)   -    -    -    (7,409)
Purchases of investments   -    -    195,000    -    195,000 
Sales of investments   -    -    -    -    - 
Payment-in-kind interest   313,344    -    -    -    313,344 
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments   (104,440)   232,844    -    2,773,933    2,902,337 
Fair value at end of period  $16,266,030   $21,619,338   $566,922   $13,650,502   $52,102,792 
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on Level 3 investments still held as of March 31, 2016  $(104,440)  $232,844   $-   $2,773,933   $2,902,337 

  

Changes in Level 3 assets measured at fair value for the three months ended March 31, 2015 are as follows:

 

   First Lien Loans   Second Lien Loans   Unsecured Loans   Equity   Total 
Fair value at beginning of period  $-   $-   $-   $157,260   $157,260 
Common stock issued in exchange for investments   15,068,117    17,624,442    300,000    10,514,636    43,507,195 
Purchases of investments   2,500,000    -    -    -    2,500,000 
Payment-in-kind interest   5,733    13,270    -    -    19,003 
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments   -    -    -    33,940    33,940 
Fair value at end of period  $17,573,850   $17,637,712   $300,000   $10,705,836   $46,217,398 
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on Level 3 investments still held as of March 31, 2015  $-   $-   $-   $33,940   $- 

 

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PRINCETON CAPITAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

The following table provides quantitative information regarding Level 3 fair value measurements as of March 31, 2016: 

 

Description  Fair Value   Valuation Technique  Unobservable Inputs  Range (Average)
              
First Lien Loans  $8,957,000   Discounted Cash Flow  Discount Rate  14.00%-14.50% (14.25%)
    7,309,030   Discounted Cash Flow  Discount Rate  12.00%
        Market Approach  Enterprise Value/Revenue Multiple  0.6x-0.9x (0.75x)
Total   16,266,030          
               
Second Lien Loans   8,076,000   Discounted Cash Flow  Discount Rate  14.25%
    4,516,838   Discounted Cash Flow  Discount Rate  14.90%
        Market Approach  Enterprise Value / Revenue & EBITDA Multiples  0.3x-4.2x (2.25x)
    9,026,500   Discounted Cash Flow  Discount Rate  40.00%
        Market Approach  Distressed Debt as a Percentage of Par  70.00%
Total   21,619,338          
               
Unsecured Loans   566,922   Discounted Cash Flow  Discount Rate  10.8%-14.9% (12.85%)
        Market Approach  Enterprise Value / Revenue & EBITDA Multiples  0.3x - 6.0x (3.15x)
Total   38,452,290          
               
Equity   13,650,502   Black-Scholes Option   Pricing Model  Volatility  32.30%-91.60% (61.95%)
           Discount for lack of marketability  0.00%-9.00% (4.50%)
        Market Approach  Enterprise Value / Revenue & EBITDA Multiples  0.3x - 11.3x (5.8x)
        Income Approach  Discount Rate  10.80% - 14.90% (12.85%)
Total   13,650,502          
Total Level 3 Investments  $52,102,792          

 

The primary significant unobservable input used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s debt securities (first lien loans, second lien loans and unsecured loans), including income-producing investments in funds, is the discount rate. Significant increases (decreases) in the discount rate in isolation would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. In determining the discount rate, for the income (discounted cash flow) or yield approach, the Company considers current market yields and multiples, portfolio company performance, leverage levels and credit quality, among other factors in its analysis. Changes in one or more of these factors can have a similar directional change on other factors in determining the appropriate discount rate to use in the income approach.

 

The primary significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s equity investments are the EBITDA multiple and revenue multiple, which is used to determine the Enterprise Value. Significant increases (decreases) in the Enterprise Value in isolation would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement. To determine the Enterprise Value for the market approach, the Company considers current market trading and/or transaction multiples, portfolio company performance (financial ratios) relative to public and private peer companies and leverage levels, among other factors. Changes in one or more of these factors can have a similar directional change on other factors in determining the appropriate multiple to use in the market approach.

 

The primary unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s equity investments, when using an option pricing model to allocate the equity value to the investment, are the discount rate for lack of marketability and volatility. Significant increases (decreases) in the discount rate in isolation would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. Significant increases (decreases) in the volatility in isolation would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement. Changes in one or more factors can have a similar directional change on other factors in determining the appropriate discount rate or volatility to use in the valuation of equity using an option pricing model.

 

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PRINCETON CAPITAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 6 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

Investment Advisory Agreement

 

Our board of directors, including a majority of our independent directors, approved the Investment Advisory Agreement at its meeting held on March 13, 2015. Subject to the overall supervision of our board of directors and in accordance with the 1940 Act, Princeton Investment Advisors manages our day-to-day operations and provides investment advisory services to us. Under the terms of the Investment Advisory Agreement, Princeton Investment Advisors:

 

  determines the composition of our portfolio, the nature and timing of the changes to our portfolio and the manner of implementing such changes;
     
  identifies, evaluates and negotiates the structure of the investments we make;
     
  executes, closes, services and monitors the investments we make;
     
  determines the securities and other assets that we purchase, retain or sell;
     
  performs due diligence on prospective portfolio companies; and
     
  provides us with such other investment advisory, research and related services as we may, from time to time, reasonably require for the investment of our funds.

 

Pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Company has agreed to pay Princeton Investment Advisors a fee for investment advisory and management services consisting of two components — a base management fee and an incentive fee. The cost of both the base management fee and the incentive fee will ultimately be borne by our stockholders.

 

On January 18, 2016, the Board of Directors of the Company conditionally approved the New Investment Advisory Agreement between the Company and Princeton Advisory Group, Inc., a New Jersey corporation (the “New Investment Advisory Agreement”), subject to the approval of the Company’s stockholders at the 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. On June 9, 2016, the Company’s stockholders approved the New Investment Advisory Agreement. The effective date of the New Investment Advisory Agreement was June 9, 2016. The Board of Directors of the Company previously approved the termination of the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Company and Princeton Investment Advisors, LLC (the “Terminated Investment Advisory Agreement”), such termination becoming effective on June 9, 2016, the date the New Investment Advisory Agreement was approved and adopted by the stockholders of the Company. The administrative services of the Company are also provided by Princeton Advisory Group. Inc. and subject to reimbursement of administrative related expenses under the New Investment Advisory Agreement.

 

Management Fee

 

The base management fee is calculated at an annual rate of 1.75% of our gross assets, including assets purchased with borrowed funds or other forms of leverage and excluding cash and cash equivalents, U.S. Treasury Bills, and deposits. For services rendered under the Investment Advisory Agreement, the base management fee is payable quarterly in arrears. The base management fee is calculated based on the average value of our gross assets, as adjusted, at the end of the finalized prior quarter and the estimated current quarter. The management fee shown on the statement of operations includes the estimated management fee for the current period as well as a true-up for the prior quarter. Base management fees for any partial month or quarter will be appropriately pro-rated.

 

Management fees for the three months ended March 31, 2016 were $213,529. As of March 31, 2016, management fees of $289,284 were payable to Princeton Investment Advisors. There were no management fees for the three months ended March 31, 2015.

 

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PRINCETON CAPITAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

Incentive Fee

 

We will pay Princeton Investment Advisors an incentive fee. The incentive fee consists of two components that are independent of each other, with the result that one component may be payable even if the other is not.

 

The first component, which is income-based, will be calculated and payable quarterly in arrears, commencing with the quarter beginning April 1, 2015, based on our pre-incentive fee net investment income for the immediately preceding calendar quarter. For this purpose, pre-incentive fee net investment income means interest income, distribution income and any other income (including any other fees (other than fees for providing managerial assistance), such as commitment, origination, structuring, diligence and consulting fees or other fees that we receive from portfolio companies) accrued during the calendar quarter, minus our operating expenses for the quarter (including the base management fee, expenses payable under the administration agreement, any interest expense and any dividends paid on any issued and outstanding preferred stock, but excluding the incentive fee). Pre-incentive fee net investment income does not include any realized capital gains, realized capital losses or unrealized capital appreciation or depreciation.

 

The operation of the first component of the incentive fee for each quarter is as follows:

 

  no incentive fee is payable to our investment advisor in any calendar quarter in which our pre-incentive fee net investment income does not exceed the hurdle rate of 2.00% (8.00% annualized);
     
 

100% of our pre-incentive fee net investment income with respect to that portion of such pre-incentive fee net investment income, if any, that exceeds the hurdle rate but is less than 2.50% in any calendar quarter (10.00% annualized) is payable to our investment advisor. We refer to this portion of our pre-incentive fee net investment income (which exceeds the hurdle rate but is less than 2.50%) as the “catch-up.” The effect of the “catch-up” provision is that, if such pre-incentive fee net investment income exceeds 2.50% in any calendar quarter, our investment advisor will receive 20% of such pre-incentive fee net investment income as if the hurdle rate did not apply; and

 

  20% of the amount of such pre-incentive fee net investment income, if any, that exceeds 2.50% in any calendar quarter (10.00% annualized) is payable to our investment advisor (once the hurdle rate is reached and the catch-up is achieved).

 

The portion of such incentive fee that is attributable to deferred interest (such as PIK interest or original issue discount) will be paid to our investment advisor, together with interest from the date of deferral to the date of payment, only if and to the extent we actually receive such interest in cash, and any accrual will be reversed if and to the extent such interest is reversed in connection with any write-off or similar treatment of the investment giving rise to any deferred interest accrual. Any reversal of such amounts would reduce net income for the quarter by the net amount of the reversal (after taking into account the reversal of incentive fees payable) and would result in a reduction and possibly elimination of the incentive fees for such quarter.

 

There is no accumulation of amounts on the hurdle rate from quarter to quarter and, accordingly, there is no clawback of amounts previously paid if subsequent quarters are below the quarterly hurdle rate and there is no delay of payment if prior quarters are below the quarterly hurdle rate . Since the hurdle rate is fixed, as interest rates rise, it will be easier for our investment advisor to surpass the hurdle rate and receive an incentive fee based on pre-incentive fee net investment income.

 

Our net investment income used to calculate this component of the incentive fee is also included in the amount of our gross assets used to calculate the 1.75% base management fee. These calculations will be appropriately prorated for any period of less than three months and adjusted for any share issuances or repurchases during the current quarter.

 

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PRINCETON CAPITAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

Percentage of Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income Allocated to First Component of Incentive Fee

 

The second component, the capital gains component of the incentive fee, will be determined and payable in arrears as of the end of each calendar year (or upon termination of the Investment Advisory Agreement, as of the termination date), commencing on December 31, 2015, and will equal 20% of our cumulative aggregate realized capital gains from January 1st through the end of that calendar year, computed net of our aggregate cumulative realized capital losses and our aggregate cumulative unrealized capital depreciation through the end of such year, less the aggregate amount of any previously paid capital gains incentive fees. If such amount is negative, then no capital gains incentive fee will be payable for such year. Additionally, if the Investment Advisory Agreement is terminated as of a date that is not a calendar year end, the termination date will be treated as though it were a calendar year end for purposes of calculating and paying the capital gains incentive fee. The capital gains component of the incentive fee is not subject to any minimum return to stockholders.

 

Because of the structure of the incentive fee, it is possible that we may pay an incentive fee in a quarter where we incur a loss. For example, if we receive pre-incentive fee net investment income in excess of the hurdle rate , we will pay the applicable incentive fee even if we have incurred a loss in that quarter due to realized and unrealized capital losses.

 

There were no incentive fees earned by Princeton Investment Advisors for the three months ended March 31, 2016 or March 31, 2015.

 

Payment of Our Expenses

 

All investment professionals of Princeton Investment Advisors, when and to the extent engaged in providing investment advisory services to us, and the compensation and routine overhead expenses of personnel allocable to these services to us, will be provided and paid for by Princeton Investment Advisors and not by us. We will bear all other out-of-pocket costs and expenses of our operations and transactions, including, without limitation, those relating to:

 

  calculating our net asset value (including the cost and expenses of any third party independent valuation firm);
     
  fees and expenses payable to third parties, including agents, consultants or other advisors, in monitoring financial and legal affairs for us and in monitoring our investments and performing due diligence on our prospective portfolio companies or otherwise relating to, or associated with, evaluating and making investments;
     
  interest payable on debt, if any, incurred to finance our investments and expenses related to unsuccessful portfolio acquisition efforts;
     
  offerings of our common stock and other securities;
     
  base management and incentive fees;
     
  administration fees and expenses, if any, payable under the administration agreement (including our allocable portion of Princeton Investment Advisors’ overhead in performing its obligations under the administration agreement, including rent and the allocable portion of the cost of our chief compliance officer, chief financial officer and their respective staffs);
     
  transfer agent, dividend agent and custodial fees and expenses;
     
  U.S. federal and state registration fees;
     
  all costs of registration and listing our stock on any securities exchange;
     
  U.S. federal, state and local taxes;
     
  independent directors’ fees and expenses;
     
  costs of preparing and filing reports or other documents required by the SEC or other regulators;

 

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PRINCETON CAPITAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

  costs of any reports, proxy statements or other notices to stockholders, including printing costs;
     
  costs and fees associated with any fidelity bond, directors and officers/errors and omissions liability insurance, and any other insurance premiums;
     
  direct costs and expenses of administration, including printing, mailing, long distance telephone, copying, secretarial and other staff, independent auditors and outside legal costs;
     
  proxy voting expenses; and
     
  all other expenses incurred by us or Princeton Investment Advisors in connection with administering our business.

 

Duration and Termination

 

Unless terminated earlier as described below, the Investment Advisory Agreement will continue in effect for a period of two years from its effective date. It will remain in effect from year to year thereafter if approved annually by our board of directors or by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of our outstanding voting securities, and, in either case, if also approved by a majority of our directors who are not “interested persons.” The Investment Advisory Agreement automatically terminates in the event of its assignment, as defined in the 1940 Act, by Princeton Investment Advisors and may be terminated by either party without penalty upon 60 days’ written notice to the other. The holders of a majority of our outstanding voting securities may also terminate the Investment Advisory Agreement without penalty upon 60 days’ written notice. See Note 11 for further information.

 

Indemnification

 

The Investment Advisory Agreement provides that, absent willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of their duties or by reason of the reckless disregard of their duties and obligations under the Investment Advisory Agreement, Princeton Investment Advisors and its officers, managers, partners, agents, employees, controlling persons and members, and any other person or entity affiliated with it, are entitled to indemnification from us for any damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and amounts reasonably paid in settlement) arising from the rendering of Princeton Investment Advisors’ services under the Investment Advisory Agreement or otherwise as our investment advisor.

 

Administration Agreement

 

On March 13, 2015, the Company entered into an administration agreement (the “Administration Agreement”) with PCC Administrator LLC (the “Administrator”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Princeton Investment Advisors. The Administration Agreement provides that our Administrator furnishes us with office facilities and equipment and provide us with clerical, bookkeeping, recordkeeping and other administrative services at such facilities. Under the Administration Agreement, our Administrator performs, or oversees the performance of, our required administrative services, which include being responsible for the financial and other records that we are required to maintain and preparing reports to our stockholders and reports and other materials filed with the SEC. In addition, our Administrator assists us in determining and publishing our net asset value, oversees the preparation and filing of our tax returns and the printing and dissemination of reports and other materials to our stockholders, and generally oversees the payment of our expenses and the performance of administrative and professional services rendered to us by others. Under the Administration Agreement, our Administrator will also provide managerial assistance on our behalf to those portfolio companies that have accepted our offer to provide such assistance.

 

Payments under the Administration Agreement will be equal to an amount based upon our allocable portion (subject to the review of our board of directors) of our Administrator’s overhead in performing its obligations under the Administration Agreement, including rent, the fees and expenses associated with performing compliance functions and our allocable portion of the cost of our chief financial officer and chief compliance officer and their respective staffs. In addition, if requested to provide significant managerial assistance to our portfolio companies, our Administrator will be paid an additional amount based on the services provided, which shall not exceed the amount we receive from such portfolio companies for providing this assistance. The Administration Agreement will have an initial term of two years and may be renewed with the approval of our board of directors. The Administration Agreement may be terminated by either party without penalty upon 60 days’ written notice to the other party. To the extent that our Administrator outsources any of its functions, we will pay the fees associated with such functions on a direct basis without any incremental profit to our Administrator. Stockholder approval is not required to amend the Administration Agreement.

 

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PRINCETON CAPITAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

Sub-Administration Agreement

 

The Administrator has engaged Conifer Asset Solutions LLC (the “Sub-Administrator”) to provide certain administrative services to us. As of December 15, 2016, Conifer Asset Solutions LLC’s parent company, Conifer Financial Services, LLC, was acquired by SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. In exchange for provided services, the Administrator pays the Sub-Administrator an asset-based fee with a $200,000 annual minimum as adjusted for any reimbursement of expenses. This asset-based fee will vary depending upon our gross assets, as adjusted, as follows:

 

Gross Assets   Fee
first $150 million of gross assets  20 basis points (0.20%)
next $150 million of gross assets  15 basis points (0.15%)
next $200 million of gross assets  10 basis points (0.10%)
in excess of $500 million of gross assets  5 basis points (0.05%)

 

Administration fees were $73,305 for the three months ended March 31, 2016, and sub-administration fees were $50,000 as shown on the Statements of Operations under administration fees. Administration fees were $21,556 for the three months ended March 31, 2015.

 

Indemnification

 

The Administration Agreement provides that, absent criminal conduct, willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of the reckless disregard of its duties and obligations, our Administrator, its affiliates and their respective directors, officers, managers, partners, agents, employees, controlling persons and members, and any other person or entity affiliated with it, are entitled to indemnification from us for any damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and amounts reasonably paid in settlement) arising from the rendering of our Administrator’s services under the Administration Agreement or otherwise as our administrator.

 

License Agreement

 

We have entered into a license agreement with Princeton Investment Advisors under which Princeton Investment Advisors has agreed to grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use the name “Princeton.” Under this agreement, we have a right to use the “Princeton” name for so long as Princeton Investment Advisors or one of its affiliates remains our investment advisor. Other than with respect to this limited license, we have no legal right to the “Princeton” name. This license agreement will remain in effect for so long as the Investment Advisory Agreement with Princeton Investment Advisors is in effect.

 

Managerial Assistance

 

As a BDC, we offer, and must provide upon request, managerial assistance to our portfolio companies. This assistance could involve monitoring the operations of our portfolio companies, participating in board of directors and management meetings, consulting with and advising officers of portfolio companies and providing other organizational and financial guidance. As of March 31, 2016, none of the portfolio companies had accepted our offer for such services.

 

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PRINCETON CAPITAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

Other Related Party Transactions

 

Gregory J. Cannella served as the Chief Financial Officer of Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc. (“RSG”), one of the Company’s portfolio companies, until September 24, 2015. He had a stock option agreement with RSG, granted on January 28, 2013, with the right to earn up to 103.8961 shares or approximately 8% of RSG. This stock option agreement was canceled on May 12, 2015 with no consideration coming from RSG or the Company.

 

In May 2015, RSG created a wholly owned subsidiary, Southwest Hospitality Group, LLC (“SHG”), for the purpose of entering into franchise agreement with a new restaurant group. In July 2015, SHG was transferred to Sivco, Inc. and then signed a franchise agreement with this new restaurant group. Sivco, Inc. is majority owned and controlled by Alfred Jackson, a Director of the Company and minority-owned by Munish Sood, a Director, President, and CEO of the Company.

 

On March 30, 2016, the Company, as Borrower, entered into a Term Loan in the amount of $1,500,000 with Sema4, Inc. and Princeton Advisory Group, Inc., as Lenders in order to purchase certain assets to maintain its RIC status. Sema4, Inc. committed $1,000,000 and Princeton Advisory Group, Inc. committed $500,000. The loan was repaid in full with interest at a rate of 10.0% per annum on April 8, 2016. Sema4, Inc. is the general partner of CPP and CPPII, which own approximately 87% and 9% of our common stock, respectively. Princeton Advisory Group, Inc. is wholly owned by Munish Sood, a Director, President, and CEO of the Company.

 

As disclosed in the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 30, 2016, on June 28, 2016, the Company, as Borrower, entered into a Term Loan in the amount of $390,000 with Munish Sood, as Lender, in order to purchase certain assets to maintain its RIC status. Mr. Sood is the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, President, and a director of the Company. The board of directors of the Company, by unanimous written consent, authorized and approved that the Company enter into the Loan Agreement. The loan was repaid in full with interest at a rate of 10.0% per annum on July 11, 2016.

 

As disclosed in the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 16, 2016, on September 12, 2016, the Company, as a Borrower, entered into a Term Loan in the amount of $225,000 with Munish Sood, as Lender, in order to fund capital to one of its portfolio companies, Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc. Mr. Sood is the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, President and a director of the Company.  The board of directors of the Company, by unanimous written consent, authorized and approved that the Company enter into the Loan Agreement.  The loan will bear interest at a rate of 10.0% per annum and matures on December 12, 2016.  As disclosed in the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 27, 2016, on October 21, 2016, Munish Sood lent an additional $140,000 under this Term Loan. On March 29, 2017, Munish Sood, in order to purchase certain assets to maintain its RIC status, lent an additional $450,000 under this Term Loan and extended the maturity date to June 30, 2017. On April 10, 2017, the Company made a principal and interest payment totaling $450,984 on this Term Loan.

 

As disclosed in the Compay’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 5, 2016, on September 29, 2016 the Company, as Borrower, entered into a Term Loan in the amount of $470,000 with Munish Sood, as Lender, in order to purchase certain assets to maintain its RIC status. Mr. Sood is the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, President, and a director of the Company. The board of directors of the Company, by unanimous written consent, authorized and approved that the Company enter into the Loan Agreement. The loan was repaid in full with interest at a rate of 10.0% per annum on October 7, 2016.

 

NOTE 7 – FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

   Three Months Ended   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 2016   March 31, 2015 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
Per Share Data (1):        
Net asset value at beginning of period   0.400   $0.254 
Net investment loss   (0.007)   (0.035)
Change in unrealized gain (loss)   0.025    (0.005)
Realized gain   -    0.004 
Change in capital share transactions   -    0.247 
Net asset value at end of period  $0.418   $0.466 
Total return based on net asset value (2)   4.5%   83.13%
Weighted average shares outstanding for period, basic   120,486,061    26,868,987 
Ratio/Supplemental Data:          
Net assets at end of period  $50,312,867   $56,121,194 
Average net assets  $54,865,986   $28,291,608 
Annualized ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets(3)   7.5%   2.14%
Annualized ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets(3)   (4.1)%   (0.42)%
Annualized ratio of net operating expenses excluding management fees, incentive fees, and interest expense to average net assets(3)   6.0%   2.14%
Annualized ratio of net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations to average net assets(3)   17.3%   (0.67)%
Portfolio Turnover   0.4%   0.5%

 

(1) Financial highlights are based on weighted average shares outstanding.

 

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PRINCETON CAPITAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

(2) Total return based on net asset value is based upon the change in net asset value per share between the opening and ending net asset values per share in the period. The total returns are not annualized.
(3) Financial highlights for periods of less than one year are annualized and each of the ratios to average net assets are adjusted accordingly.  Non-recurring expenses were not annualized. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company incurred $905,161 of professional fees related to the March 13, 2015 transaction, which were deemed to be non-recurring. For the three months ended March 31, 2016 the Company incurred $343,126 of legal fees that were deemed to be non-recurring.

 

   Year Ended December 31, 
   2015   2014   2013   2012   2011 
Per Share Data (1):                    
Net asset value at beginning of period  $0.254   $0.564   $0.174   $0.204   $0.827 
Net investment loss   (0.013)   (0.144)   (0.062)   (0.068)   (0.071)
Change in unrealized gain (loss)   (0.081)   (0.358)   0.388    (0.004)   (0.572)
Realized gain   0.002    0.192    0.064    0.042    0.020 
Change in capital share transactions   0.238    -    -    -    - 
Net asset value at end of period  $0.400   $0.254   $0.564   $0.174   $0.204 
Total return based on net asset value (2)   (36.2)%   (55.0)%   224.1%   (14.7)%   (75.3)%
Weighted average shares outstanding for period, basic   97,402,398    1,816,534    1,816,534    1,816,534    1,816,534 
Raito/Supplemental Data:                         
Net assets at end of period  $48,225,563   $462,022   $1,025,493   $317,502   $369,642 
Average net assets  $45,472,971   $743,758   $671,498   $343,572   $935,698 
Annualized ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets   9.5%   35.2%   16.6%   35.6%   13.7%
Annualized ratio of net investment loss to average net assets   2.7%   35.2%   16.6%   35.6%   13.7%
Annualized ratio of net operating expenses excluding management fees, incentive fees, and interest expense to average net assets   8.0%   35.2%   16.2%   34.6%   13.5%
Annualized ratio of net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations to average net assets   (19.5)%   (75.8)% (3)    105.4% (3)    (15.2)% (3)    (120.9)(3)
Portfolio Turnover   0.7%   31.2% (3)    14.7% (3)    17.9% (3)    3.8% (3) 

 

(1) Financial highlights are based on weighted average shares outstanding.
(2) Total return based on net asset value is based upon the change in net asset value per share between the opening and ending net asset values per share in the period. The total returns are not annualized.
(3) Unaudited

 

NOTE 8 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

In the normal course of business, the Company may enter into investment agreements under which it commits to make an investment in a portfolio company at some future date or over a specified period of time. The Company maintains sufficient assets to provide adequate cover to allow it to satisfy its unfunded commitment amount as of March 31, 2016. The unfunded commitment is accounted for under ASC 820. Below represents the unfunded loan commitment as of March 31, 2016.

 

Portfolio Company:  Investment Type  Unfunded Commitment 
Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc.  Revolving loan  $199,000 

 

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PRINCETON CAPITAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

On or around September 8, 2015, a lawsuit was filed captioned Capital Link Fund I, LLC, et al. v. Capital Point Management, LP, et al., C.A. No. 11483-VCN in the Delaware Court of Chancery.

 

The following description of the settlement agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Settlement Agreement, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1to the 8-K filed on January 22, 2016:

 

On January 19, 2016, the Company, Princeton Advisory Group, Inc., Gregory J. Cannella, Munish Sood, Thomas Jones, Jr. and Trennis L. Jones (together the “Independent Directors” and the Independent Directors together with the Company, Princeton Advisory Group, Inc., Cannella and Sood, the “Settling Defendants”) on the one hand, entered into a settlement agreement (“Settlement Agreement”) with Capital Link Fund I, LLC (“Capital Link”), CT Horizon Legacy Fund, LP (“CT Horizon”), CPP, and Sema4, Inc. (“Semaphore” and together with Capital Link, CT Horizon and CPP I, the “Plaintiffs” or the “Capital Point Parties”) on the other hand. CPP I is the Company’s largest stockholder.

 

Subject to the terms and conditions contained therein, the Settlement Agreement settles between the Plaintiffs and the Settling Defendants the disputes described in the lawsuit. No monies were paid or exchanged by any of the parties as a part of the settlement and none of the parties admitted any wrongdoing. For the avoidance of doubt, none of the following is a party to the Settlement Agreement: Alfred Jackson (“Jackson”), Martin Tuchman (“Tuchman”), Capital Point Management, LP (“CPM”), Capital Point Advisors, LP (“CPA”) or Princeton Investment Advisors, LLC (“PIA,” and, together with Jackson, Tuchman, CPM and CPA, collectively the “Non-Settling Defendants”). As part of the terms of the Settlement Agreement, Sood and Cannella waive any rights to indemnification they may have had against the Company as it relates to the lawsuit. Jackson, as a Non-Settling Defendant, does not have a similar prohibition against seeking indemnification. 

 

On June 17, 2016, a Stipulation and Order of Dismissal of Claims (the “Dismissal Order”) against the Settling Defendants (which includes the Company) and Tuchman (collectively, the “Dismissed Defendants”) was entered in the Delaware Court of Chancery. The Dismissal Order, which was dated June 10, 2016, dismissed with prejudice the claims brought by the Plaintiffs against the Dismissed Defendants. The Dismissal Order did not dismiss the claims against Jackson, CPM, CPA or PIA.

 

On February 24, 2017, a Stipulation and Order of Dismissal of Claims (the “Dismissal Order II”) against Jackson, CPM, CPA and PIA was entered in the Delaware Court of Chancery.  The Dismissal Order II, which was dated February 24, 2017, dismissed with prejudice the claims brought by the Plaintiffs against Jackson, CPM, CPA and PIA.  Terms of any settlement were not disclosed and all claims with respect to the lawsuit have now been dismissed, signifying that the status quo order that included the Company has now been lifted.

 

There are no other legal proceedings against the Company or any of its officers or directors.

 

From time to time, the Company may be a party to certain legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, including proceedings relating to the enforcement of the Company’s rights under contracts with its portfolio companies. While the outcome of these legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company does not expect that these proceeding will have a material effect upon its business, financial condition or results of operations.

 

NOTE 9 – UNCONSOLIDATED SIGNIFICANT SUBSIDIARIES

 

The Company’s investments are primarily in private small and lower middle-market companies. In accordance with Rules 3.09 and 4.08(g) of Regulation S-X, the Company must determine which of its unconsolidated controlled portfolio companies are considered “significant subsidiaries”, if any. In evaluating these investments, there are three tests utilized to determine if any of the Company’s control investments are considered significant subsidiaries; the investment test, the asset test, and the income test. Rule 3.09 of Regulation S-X, as interpreted by the SEC, requires the Company to include separate audited financial statements of any unconsolidated majority-owned subsidiary in an annual report if any of the three tests exceed 20% of the Company’s total investments at fair value, total assets or total income. Rule 4-08(g) of Regulation S-X requires summarized financial information of an unconsolidated subsidiary in an annual report if any of the three tests exceeds 10% of the Company’s total investments at fair value, total assets or total income and summarized financial information in a quarterly report if any of the three tests exceeds 20% of the Company’s total amounts.

 

After performing the income test for the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Company has determined that its income from two of its majority owned control investments generated more than 20% of its total income, primarily due to the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) that was recognized on the investments during the three months ended March 31, 2016. As such, Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc. and Advantis Certified Staffing Solutions, Inc. were considered significant subsidiaries at the 20% level as of March 31, 2016.

 

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PRINCETON CAPITAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

Additionally, Integrated Medical Partners, LLC, an unconsolidated portfolio company that was a control investment, but which was not majority-owned by the Company, was also considered a significant subsidiary at the 10% level at March 31, 2016.

 

The following tables shows the summarized financial information for Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc, Advantis Certified Staffing Solutions, Inc, and Integrated Medical Partners, LLC (numbers in thousands):

 

   Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc.   Advantis Certified Staffing Solutions, Inc.   Integrated Medical Partners, LLC 
   As of March 31, 2016 (unaudited)   As of March 31, 2016 (unaudited)   As of March 31, 2016 (unaudited) 
Balance Sheet            
Current Assets  $257   $549   $2,446 
Noncurrent Assets   4,372    5,337    5,823 
Current Liabilities   2,531    10,393    3,402 
Noncurrent Liabilities   7,118    11,351    672 

 

   Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc.   Advantis Certified Staffing Solutions, Inc.   Integrated Medical Partners, LLC 
   Three Months Ended
March 31, 2016 (unaudited)
   Three Months Ended
March 31, 2016 (unaudited)
   Three Months Ended
March 31, 2016 (unaudited)
 
Income Statement            
Net Revenue  $6,151   $4,490   $3,626 
Gross Profit   4,263    996    1,512 
Net Income (Loss)   (78)   (494)   23 

 

NOTE 10 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

Portfolio Activity

 

  On May 19, 2016, the Company amended the Note Purchase Agreement with Great Value Storage, LLC to defer interest payments until June 30, 2016 and extend the maturity of the note until December 31, 2018. The Company earned a $50,000 modification fee for this amendment. Great Value Storage, LLC resumed interest payment on June 30, 2016.
     

  On May 24, 2016, the Company invested an additional $85,000 in Advantis Certified Staffing Solutions, Inc. as unsecured debt at 5.0% interest.

 

  On June 30, 2016, Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc. made a partial interest payment on the first lien loan with an indication for the remaining amount to come by the end of the month. Since that time, Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc. has notified the Company that it will not be able to make the remaining interest payment due for the second quarter 2016 and will not be able to make future interest payments on the first lien loan or the revolver at the present time.

 

  On August 16, 2016, the Company entered into a Note Purchase and Sale Agreement with NCC Financial, LLC (“NCC”), to sell its Senior Secured Promissory Note from Lone Star Brewery Development, Inc. by September 30, 2017 for an amount equal to $6,000,000. NCC has an option to extend the purchase by date to December 31, 2017 for an extension fee in the amount of $50,000.

 

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PRINCETON CAPITAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

  On August 30, 2016, the Company re-structured its investment in Performance Alloys, LLC to provide much needed liquidity.  The Company amended its Subordinated Note effective as of July 1, 2016 by reducing the outstanding principal balance to $6,750,000, reducing the interest rate to 6% and extending the maturity date to March 31, 2018.  The principal amount that was reduced under the Subordinated Note was exchanged for one Class B Membership unit in Performance Alloys, LLC, which entitles the Company to 25.97%, not to exceed $4,698,500, of the first $18,092,001 of proceeds and 8.46% of all remaining proceeds under a liquidity event.  Performance Alloys, LLC also received an option to extend the Subordinated Note at their election for a period of one year from March 31, 2018.  If Performance Alloys, LLC elects to exercise that option, the interest rate on the Subordinated Note will increase to 9% for the extended period. At closing, Performance Alloys, LLC cured all defaults with the Company along with its first lienholder and received its July and August interest making this a performing note again for the Company.  The Company also received an amendment fee in the amount of $33,750. 

 

  On September 12, 2016, the Company amended the revolving loan with Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc. which extended the maturity date to June 29, 2017 and increased the maximum principal amount to $1,276,000. 

 

  On September 12, 2016, the Company funded $75,000 on the Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc. revolving loan.

 

  On September 20, 2016, the Company funded $150,000 on the Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc. revolving loan.

 

  On October 21, 2016, the Company amended the revolving loan with Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc. to increase the maximum principal amount to $1,416,000.

 

  On October 21, 2016, the Company funded $140,000 on the Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc. revolving loan.

 

  On November 18, 2016, the Company amended the revolving loan with Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc. to increase the maximum principal amount to $1,491,000. 

 

  On November 18, 2016, the Company funded $30,000 on the Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc. revolving loan.

 

  On December 1, 2016, the Company amended its Subordinated Note with Performance Alloys, LLC in order to facilitate a refinance of their first lienholder with a new bank. The Company agreed to extend its maturity date to May 30, 2020 and include an automatic increase in its interest rate to 9% on July 1, 2018.

 

  On December 7, 2016, the Company funded $35,000 on the Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc. revolving loan.

 

  On December 22, 2016, due to the need for additional capital to fund an increase in work orders for Performance Alloys, LLC, the Company agreed to defer the January 1, 2017, February 1, 2017, and March 1, 2017 interest payments to be due on April 1, 2017.

 

  Effective December 31, 2016, the Company sold its equity interests in Advantis Certified Staffing Solutions, Inc. for the amount of $500,000.  $50,000 in cash was received at closing and the remaining $450,000 is to be paid through a Term Note in four equal quarterly installments beginning on March 31, 2017 and ending on December 31, 2017.  The Company also amended its Senior Secured Subordinated Promissory Note (the “Advantis Note”) by reducing the principal balance to $4.5 million, forgiving any accrued interest under the Advantis Note, and forgiving all amounts owed under the three outstanding unsecured notes.  The interest rate on the Advantis Note was reduced to 6% with an automatic increase to 12% on the second anniversary of the amendment.  The maturity date was extended to November 30, 2021.  The Company also received a Warrant for a 5% common equity interest in the company.  Both the Term Note and the Advantis Note will be secured by a pledge of the stock of Advantis Certified Staffing Solutions, Inc. This restructure allows the Advantis Note to become a performing note for the Company.

 

  On January 18, 2017, the Company amended the revolving loan with Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc. to increase the maximum principal amount to $1,621,000.

 

  On January 18, 2017, the Company funded $140,000 on the Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc. revolving loan. 

 

  On February 6, 2017, the Company assigned its notes, liens and security interests in its investment in South Boots Hill, LLC to a wholly owned subsidiary, PCC SBH SUB, Inc. (“PCC SBH”).  On February 7, 2017, PCC SBH foreclosed on the real estate collateral assets and other personal property assets of South Boots Hill, LLC.  

 

Investment Advisory Agreement

 

On January 18, 2016, the Board of Directors of the Company conditionally approved the New Investment Advisory Agreement between the Company and Princeton Advisory Group, Inc., a New Jersey corporation (the “New Investment Advisory Agreement”), subject to the approval of the Company’s stockholders at the 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. On June 9, 2016, the Company’s stockholders approved the New Investment Advisory Agreement. The effective date of the New Investment Advisory Agreement was June 9, 2016. The Board of Directors of the Company previously approved the termination of the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Company and Princeton Investment Advisors, LLC (the “Terminated Investment Advisory Agreement”), such termination becoming effective on June 9, 2016, the date the New Investment Advisory Agreement was approved and adopted by the stockholders of the Company. The administrative services of the Company are also provided by Princeton Advisory Group. Inc. and subject to reimbursement of administrative related expenses under the New Investment Advisory Agreement.

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PRINCETON CAPITAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

Schedule 12-14

 

The table below represents the fair value of control and affiliate investments at December 31, 2015 and any amortization, purchases, sales, and realized and change in unrealized gain (loss) made to such investments, as well as the ending fair value as of March 31, 2016.

 

Portfolio Company/Type of Investment 

Principal Amount/Shares/

Ownership % at March 31, 2016

   Amount of Interest and Dividends Credited in Income   Fair Value at December 31, 2015   Purchases (2)   Realized and Change in Unrealized Gains/Losses   Fair Value at March 31, 2016 
Control Investments                        
                         
Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc.                        
First Lien Loan  $6,258,030   $239,410   $6,164,535   $93,495   $-   $6,258,030 
Revolving Loan  $1,051,000    -    1,051,000    -    -    1,051,000 
                               
Rockfish Holdings, LLC                              
Warrant (1)   10.00%   -    316,531    -    87,270    403,801 
Membership Interest (1)   99.997%   -    2,848,693    -    785,411    3,634,104 
                               
Integrated Medical Partners, LLC                              
Unsecured Loan (1)  $276,922   $-   $276,922   $-   $-   $276,922 
Preferred Membership – Class A (1)   800    -    2,331,439    -    407,429    2,738,868 
Preferred Membership – Class B (1)   760    -    32,923    -    (15,748)   17,175 
Common Stock (1)   14,082    -    65    -    (64)   1 
                               
Advantis Certified Staffing Solutions, Inc.                              
Second Lien Loan (1)  $6,435,000   $-   $4,104,994   $-   $411,844   $4,516,838 
Unsecured Loan (1) (due 3/31/2018)  $95,000    -    95,000    -    -    95,000 
Unsecured Loan (1) (due 3/31/2020)  $195,000    -    -    195,000    -    195,000 
Warrant (1)   1    -    691    -    502    1,193 
Common Stock – Series A (1)   225,000    -    622    -    452    1,074 
Common Stock – Series B (1)   9,500,000    -    26,256    -    19,090    45,346 
                               
Total Control Investments       $239,410   $17,249,671   $288,495   $1,696,186   $19,234,352 
                               
Affiliate Investments                              
Spencer Enterprises Holdings, LLC                              
Preferred Membership, Class AA units (1)   500,000   $-   $2,353,965   $-   $474,371   $2,828,336 
Preferred Membership, Class BB units (1)   500,000    -    2,960,434    -    1,018,773    3,979,207 
                               
Total Affiliate Investments       $-   $5,314,399   $-   $1,493,144   $6,807,543 

 

(1) Non-income producing security.

(2) Includes PIK interest and common stock issued in exchange for investments.

 

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PRINCETON CAPITAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

The table below represents the fair value of control and affiliate investments at December 31, 2014 and any amortization, purchases, sales, and realized and change in unrealized gain (loss) made to such investments, as well as the ending fair value as of March 31, 2015.

 

Portfolio Company/Type of Investment 

Principal Amount/Shares/

Ownership % at March 31, 2015

   Amount of Interest and Dividends Credited in Income   Fair Value at December 31, 2014   Purchases (2)   Realized and Change in Unrealized Gains/Losses   Fair Value at March 31, 2015 
Control Investments                        
                         
Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc.                        
First Lien Loan (1)  $6,517,686   $    -   $          -   $9,200,850   $             -   $9,200,850 
Rockfish Holdings, LLC                              
Warrant (1)   10.00%   -    -    -    -    - 
Membership Interest(1)   99.997%   -    -    898,746    -    898,746 
                               
Integrated Medical Partners, LLC                              
Unsecured Loan  $300,000    300   $-   $300,000   $-   $300,000 
Preferred Membership - Class A &
Class B (1)
   1,560    -    -    4,226,523    -    4,226,523 
                               
Advantis Certified Staffing Solutions, Inc.                              
Second Lien Loan (1)  $6,435,000    -   $-   $5,954,270   $-   $5,954,270 
Warrant(1)   1    -    -    2,025    -    2,025 
Common Stock - Series A(1)   225,000    -    -    1,822    -    1,822 
Common Stock - Series B(1)   9,725,000    -    -    78,770    -    78,770 
                               
Total Control Investments       $300   $-   $20,663,006   $-   $20,663,006 
                               
Affiliate Investments                              
Spencer Enterprises Holdings, LLC                              
Preferred Membership, Class AA units(1)   500,000   $-   $-   $2,391,001   $-   $2,391,001 
Preferred Membership, Class BB units(1)   500,000    -    -    2,915,749    -    2,915,749 
                               
Total Affiliate Investments       $-   $-   $5,306,750   $-   $5,306,750 

 

(1) Non-income producing security.

(2)  Includes PIK interest and common stock issued in exchange for investments.

 

End of notes to financial statements.

 

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Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

References herein to “we”, “us” or “our” refer to Princeton Capital Corporation (the “Company” or “Princeton Capital”), unless the context specifically requires otherwise.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

Some of the statements in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q constitute forward-looking statements, which relate to future events or our future performance or financial condition. Such forward-looking statements may include statements preceded by, followed by or that otherwise include the words “may,” “might,” “will,” “intend,” “should,” “could,” “can,” “would,” “expect,” “believe,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “predict,” “potential,” “plan” or similar words. The forward-looking statements contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q involve risks and uncertainties, including statements as to:

 

our future operating results;

 

our business prospects and the prospects of our portfolio companies;

 

the effect of investments that we expect to make;

 

our contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties;

 

actual and potential conflicts of interest with Princeton Investment Advisors

 

the dependence of our future success on the general economy and its effect on the industries in which we invest;

 

the ability of our portfolio companies to achieve their objectives;

 

the use of borrowed money to finance a portion of our investments;

 

the adequacy of our financing sources and working capital;

 

the timing of cash flows, if any, from the operations of our portfolio companies;

 

the ability of Princeton Investment Advisors to locate suitable investments for us and to monitor and administer our investments;

 

the ability of Princeton Investment Advisors to attract and retain highly talented professionals;

 

our ability to qualify and maintain our qualification as a regulated investment company and as a business development company; and

 

the effect of future changes in laws or regulations (including the interpretation of these laws and regulations by regulatory authorities) and conditions in our operating areas, particularly with respect to business development companies or regulated investment companies.

 

We have based the forward-looking statements included in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q on information available to us on the date of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in our forward-looking statements, and future results could differ materially from historical performance. We undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required by law or Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rule or regulation. You are advised to consult any additional disclosures that we may make directly to you or through reports that we in the future may file with the SEC, including annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K.

 

The following analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the related notes thereto contained elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.

 

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Overview

 

We are an externally managed, non-diversified, closed-end investment company that has elected to be treated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”). We originate and invest primarily in private small and lower middle-market companies (typically those with less than $20.0 million of EBITDA) through first lien loans, second lien loans, unsecured loans, unitranche and mezzanine debt financing, often times with a corresponding equity investment. Our investment objective is to maximize the total return to our stockholders in the form of current income and capital appreciation through debt and related equity investments in private small and lower middle-market companies. We are managed by Princeton Investment Advisors, LLC (“Princeton Investment Advisors”, or the “Investment Advisor”) and PCC Administrator LLC (the “Administrator”) provides the administrative services necessary for us to operate.

 

As a BDC, we must not acquire any assets other than “qualifying assets” specified in the 1940 Act unless, at the time the acquisition is made, at least 70% of our total assets are qualifying assets (with certain limited exceptions). Qualifying assets include investments in “eligible portfolio companies.” Under the relevant SEC rules, the term “eligible portfolio company” includes all private companies, companies whose securities are not listed on a national securities exchange, and certain public companies that have listed their securities on a national securities exchange and have a market capitalization of less than $250 million, in each case organized in the United States.

 

Corporate History

 

In order to expedite the ramp-up of our investment activities and further our ability to meet our investment objectives on March 13, 2015, we (i) acquired approximately $11.2 million in cash, $43.5 million in equity and debt investments, and $1.9 million in restricted cash escrow deposits of Capital Point Partners, L.P. (“CPP”) and Capital Point Partners II, L.P. (“CPPII”) (together, the “Partnerships”), (ii) issued approximately 115.5 million shares of our common stock based on a pre-valuation presumed fair value of $60.9 million and on a price of approximately $0.53 per share. We will now seek to invest primarily in private small and lower middle market companies in various industries.

 

On an annual basis, we intend to elect to be treated for tax purposes as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”). To qualify as a RIC, we must, among other things, meet certain source-of-income and asset diversification requirements. As a RIC, we generally will not have to pay corporate-level taxes on any income we distribute to our stockholders. We do not believe it is likely that the Company will meet the qualifications of a RIC for the 2016 tax year and we expect to be taxed as a corporation under Subchapter C of the Code.

 

Portfolio Composition and Investment Activity

 

Portfolio Composition

 

We originate and invest primarily in private small and lower middle-market companies through first lien loans, second lien loans, unsecured loans, unitranche and mezzanine debt financing, and corresponding equity investments.

 

At March 31, 2016, the Company had investments in 10 portfolio companies. At March 31, 2016, the Company also held one U.S. Treasury Bill. The total cost and fair value of the total investments were approximately $106.6 million and $102.1 million, respectively. The composition of our investments by asset class as of March 31, 2016 is as follows:

 

Investments  Cost   Fair Value   Percentage of Total Portfolio 
Portfolio Investments            
First Lien Loans  $16,348,532   $16,266,030    15.9%
Second Lien Loans   25,911,495    21,619,338    21.1 
Unsecured Loans   566,922    566,922    0.6 
Equity   13,816,686    13,650,502    13.4 
Total Portfolio Investments   56,643,635    52,102,792    51.00 
                
U.S. Treasury Bill   50,000,172    50,000,000    49.0 
Total Investments  $106,643,807   $102,102,792    100.0%

 

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At December 31, 2015, the Company had investments in 10 portfolio companies. The total cost and fair value of the positions were $56.1 million and $48.7 million, respectively. The Company did not hold any U.S. Treasury Bills at December 31, 2015. The composition of our investments by asset class as of December 31, 2015 is as follows:

 

Investments  Cost   Fair Value   Percentage of Total Portfolio 
Portfolio Investments            
First Lien Loans  $16,042,597   $16,064,535    33.0%
Second Lien Loans   25,911,495    21,386,494    43.9 
Unsecured Loans   371,922    371,922    0.8 
Equity   13,816,686    10,876,569    22.3 
Total Portfolio Investments  $56,142,700   $48,699,520    100.0%

 

At March 31, 2016, our weighted average yield based upon cost of our portfolio investments was approximately 13.54% of which approximately 9.88% is current cash interest, all bearing a fixed rate of interest. At December 31, 2015, our weighted average yield based upon cost of our portfolio investments was approximately 13.53% of which approximately 9.86% is current cash interest, all bearing a fixed rate of interest.

 

At March 31, 2016, we held approximately $50.0 million of United States Treasury securities. At December 31, 2015, we did not hold any United States Treasury securities. The United States Treasury securities may be purchased and temporarily held in connection with complying with RIC diversification requirements under Subchapter M of the Code.

 

Investment Activity

 

On March 13, 2015, we acquired the equity and debt investments of the Partnerships for shares of our common stock based on a price of $0.53 per share. This portfolio was comprised of equity investments and loans to middle-market companies that were originated over the previous 8 years by certain members of the investment team of Princeton Investment Advisors during their time with the Investment Advisor to the Partnerships and are similar to the type of investments we originate. These middle-market loans had an internal risk rating of 2 or better (e.g., investments that were performing at or above expectations and whose risks were neutral or favorable compared to the expected risk at the time of the original investment).

 

Our level of investment activity can vary substantially from period to period depending on many factors, including the amount of debt and equity capital to middle market companies, the level of merger and acquisition activity, the general economic environment and the competitive environment for the types of investments we make.

 

The primary portfolio investment activities for the three months ended March 31, 2016 are as follows:

 

On February 17, 2016, the Company invested an additional $195,000 in Advantis Certified Staffing Solutions, Inc. as unsecured debt at 5.0% interest with a maturity date of March 31, 2020.

 

In February 2016, the Company entered into a modification agreement of the Senior Secured Note Purchase Agreement with Lone Star Brewery Development, Inc. to defer the interest payment due on December 31, 2015 to March 31, 2016. The company earned a $25,000 modification fee for the modification. Lone Star Brewery Development, Inc. defaulted on the payments due on March 31, 2016.

 

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Asset Quality

 

In addition to various risk management and monitoring tools, Princeton Investment Advisors uses an investment rating system to characterize and monitor the quality of our debt investment portfolio. Equity securities and Treasury Bills are not graded. This debt investment rating system uses a five-level numeric scale. The following is a description of the conditions associated with each investment rating:

 

Investment Rating   Summary Description
     
1   Investments that are performing above expectations, and whose risks remain favorable compared to the expected risk at the time of the original investment.
2   Investments that are performing within expectations and whose risks remain neutral compared to the expected risk at the time of the original investment. All new loans will initially be rated 2.
3   Investments that are performing below expectations and that require closer monitoring, but where no loss of return or principal is expected. Portfolio companies with a rating of 3 may be out of compliance with financial covenants.
4   Investments that are performing substantially below expectations and whose risks have increased substantially since the original investment. These investments are often in work out. Investments with a rating of 4 will be those for which some loss of return but no loss of principal is expected.
5   Investments that are performing substantially below expectations and whose risks have increased substantially since the original investment. These investments are almost always in work out. Investments with a rating of 5 are those for which some loss of return and principal is expected.

 

The following table shows the investment rankings of our debt investments at fair value as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015:

 

   As of March 31, 2016   As of December 31, 2015 
Investment Rating  Fair Value   % of Total Portfolio   Number of Portfolio Companies   Fair Value   % of Total Portfolio   Number of Portfolio Companies 
1  $           $         
2   24,711,260    24.2%   1    7,215,535    14.8%   1 
3   6,432,000    6.3%   1    6,324,000    13.0%   1 
4   7,309,030    7.2%   5    24,283,416    49.9%   5 
5                        
   $38,452,290    37.7%   7   $37,822,951    77.7%   7 

 

Loans and Debt Securities on Non-Accrual Status

 

We will not accrue interest on loans and debt securities if we have reason to doubt our ability to collect such interest. As of March 31, 2016, we had 7 loans on non-accrual status and as of December 31, 2015, we had 6 loans on non-accrual status.

 

Results of Operations

 

An important measure of our financial performance is net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations, which includes net investment income (loss), net realized gain (loss) and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation). Net investment income (loss) is the difference between our income from interest, dividends, fees and other investment income and our operating expenses including interest on borrowed funds. Net realized gain (loss) on investments is the difference between the proceeds received from dispositions of portfolio investments and their amortized cost. Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments is the net change in the fair value of our investment portfolio.

 

Revenues

 

We generate revenue in the form of interest income on debt investments and capital gains and distributions, if any, on investment securities that we may acquire in portfolio companies. Our debt investments typically have a term of five to seven years and bear interest at a fixed or floating rate. Interest on our debt securities is generally payable quarterly. Payments of principal on our debt investments may be amortized over the stated term of the investment, deferred for several years or due entirely at maturity. In some cases, our debt investments may pay interest in-kind, or PIK. Any outstanding principal amount of our debt securities and any accrued but unpaid interest will generally become due at the maturity date. The level of interest income we receive is directly related to the balance of interest-bearing investments multiplied by the weighted average yield of our investments. We expect that the dollar amount of interest and any dividend income that we earn to increase as the size of our investment portfolio increases. In addition, we may generate revenue in the form of prepayment fees, commitment, loan origination, structuring or due diligence fees, fees for providing managerial assistance and possibly consulting fees. These fees will be reorganized as they are earned.

 

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Expenses

 

Our primary operating expenses include the payment of fees to Princeton Investment Advisors under the in Investment Advisory Agreement, our allocable portion of overhead expenses under the Administration Agreement and other operating costs described below. We bear all other out-of-pocket costs and expenses of our operations and transactions, which may include:

 

the cost of calculating our net asset value, including the cost of any third-party valuation services; the cost of effecting sales and repurchases of shares of our common stock and other securities;

 

fees payable to third parties relating to making investments, including out-of-pocket fees and expenses associated with performing due diligence and reviews of prospective investments;

 

transfer agent and custodial fees;

 

out-of-pocket fees and expenses associated with marketing efforts;

 

federal and state registration fees and any stock exchange listing fees;

 

U.S. federal, state and local taxes;

 

independent directors’ fees and expenses;

 

brokerage commissions;

 

fidelity bond, directors’ and officers’ liability insurance and other insurance premiums;

 

direct costs, such as printing, mailing, long distance telephone and staff;

 

fees and expenses associated with independent audits and outside legal costs;

 

costs associated with our reporting and compliance obligations under the 1940 Act and other applicable U.S. federal and state securities laws; and

 

other expenses incurred by Princeton Investment Advisors or us in connection with administering our business, including payments under the Administration Agreement that are based upon our allocable portion of overhead (subject to the review of our board of directors).

 

Comparison of the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015

 

  

Three Months Ended

March 31, 2016

  

Three Months Ended

March 31, 2015

 
   Total  

Per

Share (1)

   Total  

Per

Share (1)

 
                 
Investment Income                    
Interest Income (2)   $451,849   $0.004   $121,496   $0.005 
Other Income   12,168    0.000    5    0.000 
Total Investment Income   464,017    0.004    121,501    0.005 
                     
Operating Expenses                    
Management Fees   213,529    0.002    -    - 
Administration Fees   123,305    0.001    21,556    0.001 
Professional Fees   447,887    0.005    987,086    0.037 
Compliance Fees   54,999    0.000    -    - 
Directors’ Fees   41,679    0.000    3,600    0.000 
Bank Fees   -    -    2,050    0.000 
Insurance Expense   42,475    0.000    6,697    0.000 
Other General and Administrative Expenses   35,604    0.000    35,526    0.001 
      Total Operating Expenses   959,478    0.008    1,056,515    0.039 
                     
                     
Net Investment Income (Loss) (before tax)   (495,461)   (0.004)          
Income Tax Expense   320,000    0.003    -    - 
Net Investment Income (Loss) (after tax)   (815,461)   (0.007)   (935,014)   (0.035)
Net Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss)   2,902,165    0.024    (121,430)   (0.005)
Net Realized Gain   -    -    104,040    0.004 

  

(1)The basic per share figures noted above are based on a weighted average of 120,486,061 and 26,868,987 shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015, respectively, except where such amounts need to be adjusted to be consistent with what is disclosed in the financial highlights of our Financial Statements.
(2)Interest income includes PIK interest of $313,344 and $19,003 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 respectively.

 

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Operating Expenses

 

Net operating expenses (including income tax expense) increased from $1,056,515 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 to $1,279,478 for the three months ended March 31, 2016. The increase is primarily due to taxes paid in the amount of $320,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2016. Additionally, the Company pays management fees to the Investment Adviser and administration fees to the Administrator.

 

Net operating expenses (including income tax expense) per share decreased from $0.039 per share for the three months ended March 31, 2015 to $0.011 per share for the three months ended March 31, 2016.

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

Net investment income (loss) (after tax) decreased from a loss of $(935,014) for the three months ended March 31, 2015 to a loss of $(815,461) for the three months ended March 31, 2016. This decrease was primarily due to an increase in interest income from our portfolio companies due to our expanding investment portfolio.

 

Net investment income (loss) (after tax) per share decreased from a loss of $(0.035) per share for the three months ended March 31, 2015 to a loss of $(0.007) per share for the three months ended March 31, 2016.

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

We measure realized gains (losses) by the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the amortized cost basis of the investment, using the specific identification method, without regard to unrealized appreciation or depreciation previously recognized.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2016, we didn’t recognized any realized gain or loss.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2015, we recognized $104,040 of realized gain primarily in connection with a gain on the sale of common stock in Neuralstem, Inc.

 

Net Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss)

 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss) primarily reflects the change in portfolio investment values during the reporting period, including the reversal of previously recorded appreciation or depreciation when gains or losses are realized.

 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments totaled a gain of $2,902,165 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 primarily in connection with a gain of $1,493,144 on the preferred stock in Spencer Enterprises, Inc., a gain of $785,411 on the common stock in Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc. and a gain of $411,844 on the second lien loan in Advantis Healthcare Solutions, Inc.

 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments totaled a loss of $(121,430) for the three months ended March 31, 2015 primarily in connection with the sale of Neuralstem, Inc. common stock and an increase in valuation of the Neuralstem, Inc. warrant.

 

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Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

We intend to continue to generate cash from future offerings of securities and cash flows from operations, including earnings on investments in our portfolio and future investments, as well as interest earned from the temporary investment of cash in U.S. government securities and other high-quality debt investments that mature in one year or less. We may, if permitted by regulation, seek various forms of leverage and borrow funds to make investments.

 

As of March 31, 2016, we had $1,748,898 in cash, and our net assets totaled $50,312,867. We believe that our current cash on hand, and our anticipated cash flows from operations will be adequate to meet our cash needs for our daily operations for at least the next 12 months.

 

Contractual Obligations

 

As of March 31, 2016, we did not have any contractual obligations that would trigger the tabular disclosure of contractual obligations under Section 303(a)(5) of Regulation S-K.

 

We have entered into two contracts under which we have material future commitments, the Investment Advisory Agreement, pursuant to which the Princeton Investment Advisors serve as our investment adviser, and the Administration Agreement, pursuant to which our Administrator agrees to furnish us with certain administrative services necessary to conduct our day-to-day operations. Payments under the Investment Advisory Agreement in future periods will be equal to: (1) a percentage of the value of our gross assets; and (2) an incentive fee based on our performance. Payments under the Administration Agreement will occur on an ongoing basis as expenses are incurred on our behalf by our Administrator.

 

The Investment Advisory Agreement and the Administration Agreement are each terminable by either party without penalty upon 60 days’ written notice to the other. If either of these agreements is terminated, the costs we incur under new agreements may increase. In addition, we will likely incur significant time and expense in locating alternative parties to provide the services we expect to receive under both our Investment Advisory Agreement and our Administration Agreement. Any new Investment Advisory Agreement would also be subject to approval by our stockholders.

 

On January 18, 2016, the Board of Directors of the Company conditionally approved the New Investment Advisory Agreement between the Company and Princeton Advisory Group, Inc., a New Jersey corporation (the “New Investment Advisory Agreement”), subject to the approval of the Company’s stockholders at the 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. On June 9, 2016, the Company’s stockholders approved the New Investment Advisory Agreement. The effective date of the New Investment Advisory Agreement was June 9, 2016. The Board of Directors of the Company previously approved the termination of the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Company and Princeton Investment Advisors, LLC (the “Terminated Investment Advisory Agreement”), such termination becoming effective on June 9, 2016, the date the New Investment Advisory Agreement was approved and adopted by the stockholders of the Company. The administrative services of the Company are also provided by Princeton Advisory Group. Inc. and subject to reimbursement of administrative related expenses under the New Investment Advisory Agreement.

 

Distributions

 

In order to qualify as a RIC and to avoid U.S. federal corporate level income tax on the income we distribute to our stockholders, we are required to distribute at least 90% of our net ordinary income and our net short-term capital gains in excess of net long-term capital losses, if any, to our stockholders on an annual basis. Additionally, we must distribute an amount at least equal to the sum of 98% of our net ordinary income (during the calendar year) plus 98.2% of our net capital gain income (during each 12-month period ending on October 31) plus any net ordinary income and capital gain net income for preceding years that were not distributed during such years and on which we paid no U.S. federal income tax to avoid a U.S. federal excise tax. To the extent that we have income available, we intend to make quarterly distributions to our stockholders. Our stockholder distributions, if any, will be determined by our board of directors on a quarterly basis. Any distribution to our stockholders will be declared out of assets legally available for distribution. As of the date of this filing, we do not believe it is likely that the Company will meet the requirements to qualify as a RIC for the 2016 tax year.

 

We may not be able to achieve operating results that will allow us to make distributions at a specific level or to increase the amount of our distributions from time to time. In addition, we may be limited in our ability to make distributions due to the asset coverage requirements applicable to us as a BDC under the 1940 Act. If we do not distribute a certain percentage of our income annually, we could suffer adverse tax consequences, including the possible loss of any qualification as a RIC. We cannot assure stockholders that they will receive any distributions.

 

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To the extent our taxable earnings fall below the total amount of our distributions for that fiscal year, a portion of those distributions may be deemed a return of capital to our stockholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Thus, the source of a distribution to our stockholders may be the original capital invested by the stockholder rather than our income or gains. Stockholders should read any written disclosure accompanying any stockholder distribution carefully and should not assume that the source of any distribution is our ordinary income or capital gains.

 

We have adopted an “opt out” dividend reinvestment plan for our common stockholders. As a result, if we declare a distribution, the stockholders’ cash distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional shares of our common stock unless a stockholder specifically “opts out” of our dividend reinvestment plan. If a stockholder opts out, that stockholder will receive cash distributions. Although distributions paid in the form of additional shares of our common stock will generally be subject to U.S. federal, state and local taxes in the same manner as cash distributions, stockholders participating in our dividend reinvestment plan will not receive any corresponding cash distributions with which to pay any such applicable taxes.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

 

Related Party Transactions

 

Management Fees

 

Management fees for the three months ended March 31, 2016 were $213,529. As of March 31, 2016, management fees of $289,284 were payable to Princeton Investment Advisors. There were no management fees for the three months ended March 31, 2015.

 

Incentive Fees

 

There were no incentive fees earned by Princeton Investment Advisors for the three months ended March 31, 2016 or March 31, 2015.

 

Other Related Party Transactions

 

Gregory J. Cannella served as the Chief Financial Officer of Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc. (“RSG”), one of the Company’s portfolio companies, until September 24, 2015. He had a stock option agreement with RSG, granted on January 28, 2013, with the right to earn up to 103.8961 shares or approximately 8% of RSG. This stock option agreement was canceled on May 12, 2015 with no consideration coming from RSG or the Company.

 

In May 2015, RSG created a wholly owned subsidiary, Southwest Hospitality Group, LLC (“SHG”), for the purpose of entering into franchise agreement with a new restaurant group. In July 2015, SHG was transferred to Sivco, Inc. and then signed a franchise agreement with this new restaurant group. Sivco, Inc. is majority owned and controlled by Alfred Jackson, a Director of the Company and minority-owned by Munish Sood, a Director, President, and CEO of the Company.

 

On March 30, 2016, the Company, as Borrower, entered into a Term Loan in the amount of $1,500,000 with Sema4, Inc. and Princeton Advisory Group, Inc., as Lenders in order to purchase certain assets to maintain its RIC status. Sema4, Inc. committed $1,000,000 and Princeton Advisory Group, Inc. committed $500,000. The loan was repaid in full with interest at a rate of 10.0% per annum on April 8, 2016. Sema4, Inc. is the general partner of CPP and CPPII, which own approximately 87% and 9% of our common stock, respectively. Princeton Advisory Group, Inc. is wholly owned by Munish Sood, a Director, President, and CEO of the Company.

 

As disclosed in the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 30, 2016, on June 28, 2016, the Company, as Borrower, entered into a Term Loan in the amount of $390,000 with Munish Sood, as Lender, in order to purchase certain assets to maintain its RIC status. Mr. Sood is the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, President, and a director of the Company. The board of directors of the Company, by unanimous written consent, authorized and approved that the Company enter into the Loan Agreement. The loan was repaid in full with interest at a rate of 10.0% per annum on July 11, 2016.

 

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As disclosed in the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 16, 2016, on September 12, 2016, the Company, as a Borrower, entered into a Term Loan in the amount of $225,000 with Munish Sood, as Lender, in order to fund capital to one of its portfolio companies, Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc. Mr. Sood is the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, President and a director of the Company.  The board of directors of the Company, by unanimous written consent, authorized and approved that the Company enter into the Loan Agreement.  The loan will bear interest at a rate of 10.0% per annum and matures on December 12, 2016.  As disclosed in the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 27, 2016, on October 21, 2016, Munish Sood lent an additional $140,000 under this Term Loan. On March 29, 2017, Munish Sood, in order to purchase certain assets to maintain its RIC status, lent an additional $450,000 under this Term Loan and extended the maturity date to June 30, 2017. On April 10, 2017, the Company made a principal and interest payment totaling $450,984 on this Term Loan.

 

As disclosed in the Compay’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 5, 2016, on September 29, 2016 the Company, as Borrower, entered into a Term Loan in the amount of $470,000 with Munish Sood, as Lender, in order to purchase certain assets to maintain its RIC status. Mr. Sood is the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, President, and a director of the Company. The board of directors of the Company, by unanimous written consent, authorized and approved that the Company enter into the Loan Agreement. The loan was repaid in full with interest at a rate of 10.0% per annum on October 7, 2016.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

See Note 2 of the financial statements for a description of recent accounting pronouncements, if any, including the expected dates of adoption and the anticipated impact on the financial statements.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

The preparation of our financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Changes in the economic environment, financial markets and any other parameters used in determining such estimates could cause actual results to differ. In addition to the discussion below, our significant accounting policies are further described in the notes to the financial statements.

 

Valuation of Portfolio Investments

 

As a BDC, we generally invest in illiquid loans and securities including debt and equity securities of middle-market companies. Under procedures established by our board of directors, we value investments for which market quotations are readily available at such market quotations. We obtain these market values from an independent pricing service or at the mean between the bid and ask prices obtained from at least two brokers or dealers (if available, otherwise by a principal market maker or a primary market dealer). Debt and equity securities that are not publicly traded or whose market prices are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by our board of directors. Such determination of fair values may involve subjective judgments and estimates, although we engage independent valuation providers to review the valuation of each portfolio investment that does not have a readily available market quotation at least twice annually. Investments purchased within 60 days of maturity are valued at cost plus accreted discount, or minus amortized premium, which approximate fair value. With respect to unquoted securities, our board of directors, together with our independent valuation advisors, values each investment considering, among other measures, discounted cash flow models, comparisons of financial ratios of peer companies that are public and other factors.

 

When an external event such as a purchase transaction, public offering or subsequent equity sale occurs, our board of directors uses the pricing indicated by the external event to corroborate and/or assist us in our valuation. Because there is not a readily available market for substantially all of the investments in our portfolio, we value our portfolio investments at fair value as determined in good faith by our board of directors using a documented valuation policy and a consistently applied valuation process. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of our investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a readily available market value existed for such investments, and the differences could be material.

 

With respect to investments for which market quotations are not readily available, our board of directors undertakes a multi-step valuation process each quarter, as described below:

 

  Our quarterly valuation process begins with each portfolio company or investment being initially valued by an independent valuation firm, except for those investments where market quotations are readily available;
     
  Preliminary valuation conclusions are then documented and discussed with our senior management, Princeton Investment Advisors and our auditors;
     
  The valuation committee of our board of directors then reviews these preliminary valuations and approves them for recommendation to the board of directors;
     
  The board of directors then discusses valuations and determines the fair value of each investment in our portfolio in good faith, based on the input of Princeton Investment Advisors, the independent valuation firm and the valuation committee.

 

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Revenue Recognition

 

Realized gain (loss) on the sale of investments is the difference between the proceeds received from dispositions of portfolio investments and their stated costs. Realized gains or losses on the sale of investments are calculated using the specific identification method.

 

Interest income, adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discount, is recorded on an accrual basis to the extent that we expect to collect such amounts. For loans and debt securities with contractual PIK interest, which represents contractual interest accrued and added to the loan balance that generally becomes due at maturity, we do not accrue PIK interest if the portfolio company valuation indicates that such PIK interest is not collectible. Generally, we will not accrue interest on loans and debt securities if we have reason to doubt our ability to collect such interest. Loan origination fees, original issue discount and market discount or premium are capitalized, and we then accrete or amortize such amounts using the effective interest method as interest income. Upon the prepayment of a loan or debt security, any unamortized loan origination is recorded as interest income. We record prepayment premiums on loans and debt securities as interest income.

 

Dividend income, if any, will be recognized on the ex-dividend date.

 

Generally, when a payment default occurs on a loan in the portfolio, or if the Company otherwise believes that borrower will not be able to make contractual interest payments, the Company may place the loan on non-accrual status and cease recognizing interest income on the loan until all principal and interest is current through payment, or until a restructuring occurs, and the interest income is deemed to be collectible. The Company may make exceptions to this policy if a loan has sufficient collateral value, is in the process of collection or is viewed to be able to pay all amounts due if the loan were to be collected on through an investment in or sale of the business, the sale of the assets of the business, or some portion or combination thereof.

 

Recent Developments

 

Portfolio Activity

 

On May 19, 2016, the Company amended the Note Purchase Agreement with Great Value Storage, LLC to defer interest payments until June 30, 2016 and extend the maturity of the note until December 31, 2018. The Company earned a $50,000 modification fee for this amendment. Great Value Storage, LLC resumed interest payment on June 30, 2016.
   
On May 24, 2016, the Company invested an additional $85,000 in Advantis Certified Staffing Solutions, Inc. as unsecured debt at 5.0% interest.
   
On June 30, 2016, Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc. made a partial interest payment on the first lien loan with an indication for the remaining amount to come by the end of the month. Since that time, Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc. has notified the Company that it will not be able to make the remaining interest payment due for the second quarter 2016 and will not be able to make future interest payments on the first lien loan or the revolver at the present time.
   
On August 16, 2016, the Company entered into a Note Purchase and Sale Agreement with NCC Financial, LLC (“NCC”), to sell its Senior Secured Promissory Note from Lone Star Brewery Development, Inc. by September 30, 2017 for an amount equal to $6,000,000. NCC has an option to extend the purchase by date to December 31, 2017 for an extension fee in the amount of $50,000.
   
On August 30, 2016, the Company re-structured its investment in Performance Alloys, LLC to provide much needed liquidity.  The Company amended its Subordinated Note effective as of July 1, 2016 by reducing the outstanding principal balance to $6,750,000, reducing the interest rate to 6% and extending the maturity date to March 31, 2018.  The principal amount that was reduced under the Subordinated Note was exchanged for one Class B Membership unit in Performance Alloys, LLC, which entitles the Company to 25.97%, not to exceed $4,698,500, of the first $18,092,001 of proceeds and 8.46% of all remaining proceeds under a liquidity event.  Performance Alloys, LLC also received an option to extend the Subordinated Note at their election for a period of one year from March 31, 2018.  If Performance Alloys, LLC elects to exercise that option, the interest rate on the Subordinated Note will increase to 9% for the extended period. At closing, Performance Alloys, LLC cured all defaults with the Company along with its first lienholder and received its July and August interest making this a performing note again for the Company.  The Company also received an amendment fee in the amount of $33,750. 
   

On September 12, 2016, the Company amended the revolving loan with Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc. which extended the maturity date to June 29, 2017 and increased the maximum principal amount to $1,276,000. 
   
On September 12, 2016, the Company funded $75,000 on the Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc. revolving loan.
   
On September 20, 2016, the Company funded $150,000 on the Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc. revolving loan.
   
On October 21, 2016, the Company amended the revolving loan with Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc. to increase the maximum principal amount to $1,416,000.
   
On October 21, 2016, the Company funded $140,000 on the Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc. revolving loan.
   

On November 18, 2016, the Company amended the revolving loan with Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc. to increase the maximum principal amount to $1,491,000. 

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On November 18, 2016, the Company funded $30,000 on the Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc. revolving loan.
   
On December 1, 2016, the Company amended its Subordinated Note with Performance Alloys, LLC in order to facilitate a refinance of their first lienholder with a new bank. The Company agreed to extend its maturity date to May 30, 2020 and include an automatic increase in its interest rate to 9% on July 1, 2018.
   
On December 7, 2016, the Company funded $35,000 on the Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc. revolving loan.
   
On December 22, 2016, due to the need for additional capital to fund an increase in work orders for Performance Alloys, LLC, the Company agreed to defer the January 1, 2017, February 1, 2017, and March 1, 2017 interest payments to be due on April 1, 2017.
   
Effective December 31, 2016, the Company sold its equity interests in Advantis Certified Staffing Solutions, Inc. for the amount of $500,000.  $50,000 in cash was received at closing and the remaining $450,000 is to be paid through a Term Note in four equal quarterly installments beginning on March 31, 2017 and ending on December 31, 2017.  The Company also amended its Senior Secured Subordinated Promissory Note (the “Advantis Note”) by reducing the principal balance to $4.5 million, forgiving any accrued interest under the Advantis Note, and forgiving all amounts owed under the three outstanding unsecured notes.  The interest rate on the Advantis Note was reduced to 6% with an automatic increase to 12% on the second anniversary of the amendment.  The maturity date was extended to November 30, 2021.  The Company also received a Warrant for a 5% common equity interest in the company.  Both the Term Note and the Advantis Note will be secured by a pledge of the stock of Advantis Certified Staffing Solutions, Inc. This restructure allows the Advantis Note to become a performing note for the Company.
   
On January 18, 2017, the Company amended the revolving loan with Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc. to increase the maximum principal amount to $1,621,000.
   
On January 18, 2017, the Company funded $140,000 on the Rockfish Seafood Grill, Inc. revolving loan. 
   
On February 6, 2017, the Company assigned its notes, liens and security interests in its investment in South Boots Hill, LLC to a wholly owned subsidiary, PCC SBH SUB, Inc. (“PCC SBH”).  On February 7, 2017, PCC SBH foreclosed on the real estate collateral assets and other personal property assets of South Boots Hill, LLC.  

 

Investment Advisory Agreement

 

As reported on the Company’s Form 8-K filed on January 22, 2016, on January 18, 2016 the Board of Directors of the Company conditionally approved the New Investment Advisory Agreement between the Company and Princeton Advisory Group, Inc., a New Jersey corporation (the “New Investment Advisory Agreement”), subject to the approval of the Company’s stockholders at the 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. On June 9, 2016, the Company’s stockholders approved the New Investment Advisory Agreement. The effective date of the New Investment Advisory Agreement was June 9, 2016. The Board of Directors of the Company previously approved the termination of the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Company and Princeton Investment Advisors, LLC (the “Terminated Investment Advisory Agreement”), such termination becoming effective on June 9, 2016, the date the New Investment Advisory Agreement was approved and adopted by the stockholders of the Company. The administrative services of the Company are also provided by Princeton Advisory Group, Inc. and subject to reimbursement of administrative related expenses under the New Investment Advisory Agreement.

 

Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates. Changes in interest rates may affect both our cost of funding and our interest income from portfolio investments and cash and cash equivalents. Our investment income will not be affected by changes in variable interest rates, including LIBOR as all of our outstanding loan portfolio bore interest as fixed rates as of March 31, 2016.

 

While management believes that our investment income will not be affected by changes in variable interest rates, it could be affected by the changes in the credit quality, size and composition of our portfolio, and other business developments that could affect the net increase or decrease in net assets resulting from operations. Accordingly, no assurances can be given that actual results would not differ materially from the results under this analysis.

 

Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

The Company’s management, under the supervision and with the participation of various members of management, including its Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and its Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), has evaluated the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) or Rule 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Company’s CEO and CFO have concluded that except for the late filing of the Form 10-Q due to delays experienced in finalizing the accounting for the transaction on March 13, 2015, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

 

(b) Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2016 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

On or around September 8, 2015 a lawsuit was filed captioned Capital Link Fund I, LLC, et al. v. Capital Point Management, LP, et al., C.A. No. 11483-VCN in the Delaware Court of Chancery.

 

The following description of the Settlement Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Settlement Agreement, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filed on January 22, 2016:

 

On January 19, 2016, the Company, Princeton Advisory Group, Inc., Gregory J. Cannella (“Cannella”), Munish Sood (“Sood”), Thomas Jones, Jr. (“Jones Jr.”) and Trennis L. Jones (“Jones” and together with Jones Jr., the “Independent Directors” and the Independent Directors together with the Company, Princeton Advisory Group, Inc., Cannella and Sood, the “Settling Defendants”) on the one hand, entered into a settlement agreement (“Settlement Agreement”) with Capital Link Fund I, LLC (“Capital Link”), CT Horizon Legacy Fund, LP (“CT Horizon”), CPP, and Sema4, Inc. (“Semaphore” and together with Capital Link, CT Horizon and CPP I, the “Plaintiffs” or the “Capital Point Parties”) on the other hand. CPP is the Company’s largest stockholder.

 

Subject to the terms and conditions contained therein, the Settlement Agreement settles between the Plaintiffs and the Settling Defendants the disputes described in the lawsuit. No monies were paid or exchanged by any of the parties as a part of the settlement and none of the parties admitted any wrongdoing. For the avoidance of doubt, none of the following is a party to the Settlement Agreement: Alfred Jackson (“Jackson”), Martin Tuchman (“Tuchman”), Capital Point Management, LP (“CPM”), Capital Point Advisors, LP (“CPA”) or Princeton Investment Advisors, LLC (“PIA,” and, together with Jackson, Tuchman, CPM and CPA, collectively the “Non-Settling Defendants”). As part of the terms of the Settlement Agreement, Sood and Cannella waive any rights to indemnification they may have had against the Company as it relates to the lawsuit. Jackson, as a Non-Settling Defendant, does not have a similar prohibition against seeking indemnification. 

 

On June 17, 2016, a Stipulation and Order of Dismissal of Claims (the “Dismissal Order”) against the Settling Defendants (which includes the Company) and Tuchman (collectively, the “Dismissed Defendants”) was entered in the Delaware Court of Chancery. The Dismissal Order, which was dated June 10, 2016, dismissed with prejudice the claims brought by the Plaintiffs against the Dismissed Defendants. The Dismissal Order did not dismiss the claims against Jackson, CPM, CPA or PIA.

 

On February 24, 2017, a Stipulation and Order of Dismissal of Claims (the “Dismissal Order II”) against Jackson, CPM, CPA and PIA was entered in the Delaware Court of Chancery.  The Dismissal Order II, which was dated February 24, 2017, dismissed with prejudice the claims brought by the Plaintiffs against Jackson, CPM, CPA and PIA.  Terms of any settlement were not disclosed and all claims with respect to the lawsuit have now been dismissed, signifying that the status quo order that included the Company has now been lifted.

 

As of March 31, 2016, there were no other legal proceedings against the Company or any of its officers or directors.

 

From time to time, the Company may be a party to certain legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, including proceedings relating to the enforcement of the Company’s rights under contracts with its portfolio companies. While the outcome of these legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company does not expect that these proceeding will have a material effect upon its business, financial condition or results of operations.

 

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Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, which could materially affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties are not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results. There have been no material changes from the risk factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

None.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

None.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

None.

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

The following exhibits are filed as part of this report or hereby incorporated by reference to exhibits previously filed with the SEC:

 

Exhibit  Description
3.1  Articles of Amendment and Restatement (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.2 of the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on March 19, 2015).
3.2  Articles of Amendment of Princeton Capital Corporation (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.2 of the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on December 14, 2016)
3.3  Bylaws (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.3 of the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on March 19, 2015).
4.1  Form of Stock Certificate (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 of the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on March 19, 2015).
10.1  Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and Princeton Investment Advisors, LLC (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 of the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on March 19, 2015).
10.2  Custody Agreement between Registrant and U.S. Bank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 of Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on April 15, 2015).
10.3  Administration Agreement between Registrant and PCC Administrator LLC (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 of Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on April 15, 2015).
10.4  Dividend Reinvestment Plan (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.4 of Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on April 15, 2015).
10.5  License Agreement between the Registrant and Princeton Investment Advisors, LLC (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.5 of Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on April 15, 2015).
10.6  Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Registrant and the executive officers and directors. (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.6 of Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on April 15, 2015).
31.1*  Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
31.2*  Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
32*  Certification of Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
99.1  Settlement Agreement by and among the Registrant, Princeton Advisory Group, Inc., certain directors and officers of the Registrant, Capital Link Fund I, LLC, CT Horizon Legacy Fund, LP, Capital Point Partners, LP, and Sema4, Inc. (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.1 of Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on January 22, 2016).

 

*       Filed herewith.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

PRINCETON CAPITAL CORPORATION
   
Date: May 1, 2017 /s/ Munish Sood
  Munish Sood
  Chief Executive Officer
  (Principal Executive Officer)
   
Date: May 1, 2017 /s/ Gregory J. Cannella
  Gregory J. Cannella
  Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

 

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