UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):

 

March 16, 2017

 

GSV CAPITAL CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Maryland   1-35156   27-4443543
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

2925 Woodside Road

Woodside, CA 94062

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (650) 235-4769

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On March 16, 2017, the registrant issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter and year ended December 31, 2016. The text of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

 

The information disclosed under this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(a)Not applicable.

 

(b)Not applicable.

 

(c)Not applicable.

 

(d)Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.Description

 

99.1Press release dated March 16, 2017

 

 
 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: March 16, 2017 GSV CAPITAL CORP.  
     
     
  By:   /s/ William F. Tanona  
    William F. Tanona
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and    
Corporate Secretary
 

 

 
 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.Description of Exhibits

 

99.1 Press Release dated March 16, 2017

  

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

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GSV Capital Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2016 Financial Results

 

Net Asset Value of $8.66 per Share as of December 31, 2016

 

WOODSIDE, Calif., March 16, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GSV Capital Corp. (“GSV Capital” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:GSVC) today announced financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2016. Net assets totaled approximately $192.1 million, or $8.66 per share, at December 31, 2016, as compared to $10.08 per share at September 30, 2016 and $12.08 per share at December 31, 2015.

 

While we are disappointed with the decline in NAV during the quarter, our long-term strategic focus on identifying and investing in the world’s most dynamic, venture-backed private companies remains unchanged,” said Michael Moe, Chief Executive Officer of GSV Capital. “We believe that Snap’s successful IPO is a strong positive signal for other top names in the GSV Capital portfolio and we are encouraged by recent developments in the broader growth economy."

 

Investment Portfolio as of December 31, 2016

 

At December 31, 2016, GSV Capital held positions in 45 portfolio companies with an aggregate fair value of approximately $262.0 million. Excluding Treasuries, the Company’s top ten portfolio company investments accounted for 60.2% of the total portfolio at fair value.

 

Top Ten Investments at December 31, 2016

 

$ in millions (rounded)  Fair
Value
   % of Total
Portfolio
 
Palantir Technologies, Inc.  $41.5    15.8%
Spotify Technology S.A.   18.9    7.2 
Coursera, Inc.   14.5    5.5 
JAMF Holdings, Inc.   13.9    5.3 
General Assembly Space, Inc.   13.7    5.2 
Dropbox, Inc.   13.2    5.0 
Lytro, Inc.   10.9    4.2 
Ozy Media, Inc.   10.6    4.0 
Course Hero, Inc.   10.5    4.0 
Curious.com, Inc.   10.0    3.8 
Total (rounded)  $157.8    60.2%

 

Of the five key investment themes GSV Capital has identified in its portfolio as of December 31, 2016, Education Technology is its largest commitment, accounting for 36.8% of the total portfolio at fair value. Cloud Computing and Big Data represents 34.3% of the total portfolio at fair value, and Social Mobile, Marketplaces and Sustainability represent 17.5%, 9.8% and 1.6% of the total portfolio at fair value, respectively.

 

 

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Fourth Quarter 2016 Portfolio Investment Activity

 

In the fourth quarter of 2016, GSV Capital invested $526,000 in NestGSV, Inc. and $250,000 in Beamreach Solar, Inc.

 

GSV Capital sold shares in the following portfolio companies during the fourth quarter of 2016:

 

       Average         
   Shares   Net Share   Net   Realized 
Portfolio Company  Sold   Price 1   Proceeds   Loss 2 
                 
Upwork Global Inc.   25,159   $4.31   $108,531   $(77,819)
NestGSV, Inc.   N/A    N/A   $500,000    - 

__________

(1)The average net share price is the net share price realized after deducting all commissions and fees on the sale(s).
(2)Realized loss excludes any realized gains/(losses) incurred on the maturity of GSV Capital’s treasury investments.

 

As of December 31, 2016, GSV Capital had no borrowings outstanding under its credit facility, which matured in accordance with its terms on December 31, 2016.

 

Fourth Quarter 2016 Financial Results

 

  

Quarter Ended

December 31, 2016

  

Quarter Ended

December 31, 2015

 
  

 

$ in millions

(rounded)

  

 

 

per share

  

 

$ in millions

(rounded)

  

 

 

per share

 
 Net investment income/(loss)  $3.9   $0.17   $(4.7)  $(0.24)
                     
Net realized losses  $(0.3)  $(0.01)  $(0.0)  $(0.00)
                     
Benefit for taxes on net realized losses   -    -    -    - 
                     
Net change in unrealized depreciation of investments  $(36.6)  $(1.65)  $(13.5)  $(0.69)
                     
Benefit for taxes on unrealized depreciation of investments  $1.6   $0.07   $0.0   $0.00 
                     
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations - basic  $(31.5)  $(1.42)  $(18.1)  $(0.94)

 

Weighted-average common basic shares outstanding were approximately 22.2 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2016 and 19.4 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2015.

 

 

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Fiscal Year 2016 Financial Results

 

  

Fiscal Year Ended

December 31, 2016

  

Fiscal Year Ended

December 31, 2015

 
  

 

$ in millions

(rounded)

  

 

 

per share

  

 

$ in millions

(rounded)

  

 

 

per share

 
 Net investment loss  $(1.3)  $(0.06)  $(48.7)  $(2.52)
                     
Net realized gains/(losses)  $(2.6)  $(0.12)  $54.1   $2.80 
                     
Benefit for taxes on net realized gains   -    -   $0.3   $0.02 
                     
Net change in unrealized depreciation of investments  $(73.2)  $(3.30)  $(13.4)  $(0.69)
                     
Benefit for taxes on unrealized depreciation of investments  $2.1   $0.10   $16.1   $0.83 
                     
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations - basic  $(75.0)  $(3.38)  $8.5   $0.44 

 

Weighted-average common basic shares outstanding were approximately 22.2 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 and 19.3 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015.

 

GSV Capital’s liquid assets ended the quarter at $17.1 million, consisting of $8.3 million of cash and $8.7 million of public securities not subject to lock-up agreements, none of which are subject to periodic sales restrictions.

 

Conference Call and Webcast

 

Management will hold a conference call and webcast for investors today at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET). The conference call number for U.S. participants is 877-852-6543, and the conference call number for participants outside of the United States is 1-719-325-4839. The conference ID number for both call numbers is 8092483. Additionally, interested parties can listen to a live webcast of the call from the “Investor Relations” section of GSV Capital’s website at http://investors.gsvcap.com/. An archived replay of the webcast will also be available for 12 months following the live presentation.

 

A replay of the conference call may be accessed until 5:00 p.m. PT (8:00 p.m. ET) on March 23, 2017 by dialing 888-203-1112 (U.S.) or 1-719-457-0820 (international) and using conference ID number 8092483.

 

About GSV Capital Corp.

 

GSV Capital Corp. (GSVC) is a publicly traded investment fund that seeks to invest in high-growth, venture-backed private companies. Led by industry veteran Michael Moe, the Company seeks to create a portfolio of high-growth emerging private companies via a repeatable and disciplined investment approach, as well as to provide investors with access to such companies through its publicly traded common stock. GSV Capital is headquartered in Woodside, CA. www.gsvcap.com

 

Follow GSV Capital on Twitter: @gsvcap

 

The GSV Capital Corp. logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=12750

 

 

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

 

Statements included herein may constitute “forward-looking statements,” which relate to future events or our future performance or financial condition. These statements are not guarantees of our future performance, condition or results of operations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in our filings with the SEC. GSV Capital Corp. undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements made herein, unless required to do so by law.

 

Contact

 

GSV Capital Corp.

(650) 235-4769

IR@gsvam.com

 

 

 

 

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GSV CAPITAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

 

   December 31, 2016   December 31, 2015 
ASSETS          
Investments at fair value:          
Investments in controlled securities (cost of $22,893,441 and $21,830,392, respectively) (1)  $19,037,566   $22,871,790 
Investments in affiliated securities (cost of $51,773,388 and $73,942,123, respectively) (1)   42,444,690    66,075,585 
Investments in non-controlled/non-affiliated securities (cost of $204,101,445 and $197,577,328, respectively)   200,532,890    260,861,392 
Investments in treasury bill (cost of $29,998,750 and $29,999,968, respectively)   29,998,490    30,000,000 
Investments owned and pledged (amortized cost of $0 and $3,675,192, respectively) (2)   -    3,676,693 
Total Investments (cost of $308,767,024 and $327,025,003, respectively)   292,013,636    383,485,460 
           
Cash   8,332,634    13,349,877 
Restricted cash   -    52,931 
Due from:          
GSV Asset Management (1)   -    220,770 
Portfolio companies (1)   -    56,371 
Interest and dividends receivable   92,946    97,183 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   213,942    227,826 
Deferred financing costs   311,268    352,653 
Total Assets   300,964,426    397,843,071 
           
LIABILITIES          
Due to:          
GSV Asset Management (1)   422,025    5,047,429 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   335,611    105,587 
Accrued incentive fees (1)   2,126,444    17,314,565 
Accrued management fees (1)   524,054    683,423 
Accrued interest payable   1,056,563    1,056,563 
Payable for securities purchased   26,498,750    26,499,357 
Deferred tax liability   10,359,371    12,476,155 
Convertible Senior Notes payable 5.25% due September 15, 2018 (2)   67,512,798    66,649,047 
Total Liabilities   108,835,616    129,832,126 
           
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 6 and 9)          
Net Assets  $192,128,810   $268,010,945 
           
NET ASSETS          
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share          
(100,000,000 authorized; 22,181,003 issued and outstanding, respectively)  $221,810   $221,810 
Paid-in capital in excess of par   221,237,636    237,757,527 
Accumulated net investment loss   (1,443,996)   (16,634,037)
Accumulated net realized gains (losses) on investments   (773,882)   2,681,342 
Accumulated net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments   (27,112,758)   43,984,303 
Net Assets  $192,128,810   $268,010,945 
           
Net Asset Value Per Share  $8.66   $12.08 

 

(1)This balance is a related-party transaction.
(2)The Convertible Senior Notes have a face value of $69,000,000. In accordance with the terms of the Company’s Convertible Senior Notes payable, the Company deposited $10,867,500 in an escrow account with U.S. Bank N.A., the trustee. These funds were used to purchase six U.S. Treasury Strips with an original cost of $10,845,236. As of December 31, 2016, all of the government securities purchased had matured and the proceeds were used by the trustee in accordance with the terms of the escrow agreement.

 

 

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GSV CAPITAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

   Year ended   Year ended   Year ended 
   December 31, 2016   December 31, 2015   December 31, 2014 
INVESTMENT INCOME               
Interest income from controlled securities (1)  $101,999   $-   $10,233 
Interest income from affiliated securities (1)   159,016    214,420    130,021 
Interest income from non-controlled/non-affiliated securities   262,473    29,695    44,805 
Dividend income from affiliated securities (1)   -    -    - 
Dividend income from non-controlled/non-affiliated securities   -    46,781    887 
Other income from non-controlled/non-affiliated securities   212,795    -    - 
Total Investment Income   736,283    290,896    185,946 
                
OPERATING EXPENSES               
Management fees (1)   6,896,347    8,044,801    7,562,488 
Incentive fees (1)   (15,188,121)   8,170,326    3,614,347 
Costs incurred under Administration Agreement (1)   2,545,316    2,681,079    3,199,904 
Directors’ fees   345,000    373,676    260,000 
Professional fees   1,966,906    1,357,988    1,764,722 
Interest expense   4,731,430    4,961,169    5,503,843 
Income tax expense   -    880,778    - 
Other expenses   702,768    509,418    668,635 
Gain on fair value adjustment for embedded derivative   -    (1,000)   (798,000)
Total Operating Expenses   1,999,646    26,978,235    21,775,939 
                
(Provision)/Benefit for taxes on net investment loss (2)   -    (21,969,370)   8,810,102 
                
Net Investment Loss   (1,263,363)   (48,656,709)   (12,779,891)
                
Net Realized Gains/(Losses):               
From affiliated securities   -    (10,170,567)   10,419 
From non-controlled/non-affiliated securities   (2,634,471)   64,314,796    23,915,705 
Net Realized Gains/(Losses) on investments   (2,634,471)   54,144,229    23,926,124 
                
(Provision)/Benefit for taxes on net realized               
gain on investments (2)   -    342,802    (9,769,036)
                
Net Change in Unrealized               
Depreciation of investments:               
From controlled securities   (4,897,273)   (627,139)   (662,619)
From affiliated securities   (13,571,477)   1,386,378    (6,867,225)
From non-controlled/non-affiliated securities   (54,745,095)   (14,181,484)   1,718,047 
Net Change in Unrealized               
 Depreciation of investments   (73,213,845)   (13,422,245)   (5,811,797)
                
Benefit for taxes on unrealized               
depreciation of investments (2)   2,116,784    16,058,080    2,371,829 
                
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets               
Resulting from Operations  $(74,994,895)  $8,466,157   $(2,062,771)
                
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting               
from Operations per Common Share               
Basic  $(3.38)  $0.44   $(0.11)
Diluted (3)  $(3.38)  $0.44   $(0.11)
                
Weighted-Average Common Shares Outstanding               
Basic   22,181,003    19,327,938    19,320,100 
Diluted (3)   22,181,003    19,327,938    19,320,100 

 

 

(1)This balance is a related-party transaction.
(2)Due to the Company’s change in tax status to a regulated investment company (“RIC”) from a C Corporation, the associated accrued benefits and provisions from previous years were reversed, resulting in a provision for net investment loss, a benefit for net realized gains, and a benefit for unrealized depreciation of investments for the year ended December 31, 2015.
(3)For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, 5,751,815, 5,710,212 and 4,244,128 potentially dilutive common shares were excluded from the weighted-average common shares outstanding for diluted net increase in net assets resulting from operations per common share because the effect of these shares would have been anti-dilutive.

 

 

 

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GSV CAPITAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

   Three months ended     Three months ended   
   December 31,     December 31,   
   2016    2015 
Net asset value at beginning of period  $10.08     $16.17   
Net investment income/(loss)   0.17  (1)   (0.24) (1)
Realized loss   (0.01) (1)   -  (1)
Change in unrealized depreciation   (1.65) (1)   (0.69) (1)
Benefit for taxes on unrealized deprecation of investments   0.07  (1)   -  (1)
Cash distributions paid   -      (1.36)  
Effect of shares issued including dilution   -      (1.80)  
Net asset value at end of period   8.66     12.08 

 

 

   Year ended    Year ended    Year ended    Year ended    Year ended 
   December 31,    December 31,    December 31,    December 31,    December 31, 
   2016    2015    2014    2013    2012 
Net asset value at beginning of year  $12.08     $14.80     $14.91     $13.07     $12.95   
Issuance of common shares   -      -      -      -      1.91  (4)
Underwriters’ discount   -      -      -      -      (0.72) (2)
Offering costs   -      -      -      -      (0.04) (2)
Net investment loss   (0.06) (1)   (2.52) (1)   (0.66) (1)   (0.46) (1)   (0.51) (1)
Realized gain (loss)   (0.12) (1)   2.80  (1)   1.24  (1)   (1.12) (1)   (0.09) (1)
(Provision)/Benefit for taxes on net realized capital gains/losses   -  (1)   0.02  (1)   (0.51) (1)   0.49  (1)   -   
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   (3.30) (1)   (0.69) (1)   (0.30) (1)   4.53  (1)   (0.43) (5)
(Provision)/Benefit for taxes on unrealized appreciation/deprecation of investments   0.10  (1)   0.83  (1)   0.12  (1)   (1.60) (1)   -   
Distributions from realized gain   (0.04)     (2.76)     -      -      -   
Dilution from shares issued   -      (0.40)     -      -      -   
Net asset value at end of year  $8.66     $12.08     $14.80     $14.91     $13.07   
                                    
Per share market value at end of year  $5.03     $9.37     $8.63      12.09      8.43   
Total return based on market value   (23.29)% (3)    8.57% (3)   (28.62)% (3)   43.42% (3)   (39.57)% (6)
Total return based on net asset value   (27.74)% (3)    (0.27)% (3)   (0.74)% (3)   14.08% (3)    0.93% (6)
Shares outstanding at end of year   22,181,003      22,181,003      19,320,100      19,320,100      19,320,100   
              .      .              
Ratios / Supplemental Data:                                   
Net assets at end of year  $192,128,810     $268,010,945     $285,903,673      287,966,444      252,582,801   
Average net assets  $243,577,514     $296,560,393     $284,953,811      250,121,052      208,050,344   
                                    
Ratios                                   
Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets   0.82%     9.10%     7.64%     8.83%     4.10%  
Ratio of net income tax provisions to average net assets   (0.87)%     (1.88)%     (0.50)%     (3.33)%     -%   
Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets   (0.05)%     7.22%     7.14%     5.50%     4.10%  
                                    
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets   (0.52)%     (16.41)%     (4.48)%     (3.55)%     (3.98)%  
Portfolio Turnover Ratio   4.46%     8.30%     19.45%     2.96%     13.26%  

 

(1) Based on weighted-average number of shares outstanding for the year.
(2) Based on shares outstanding at end of period.
(3) Total return based on market value is based on the change in market price per share between the opening and ending market values per share in the year. The closing market price per share adjusted for dividends on December 31, 2015 is $6.61. 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.
(4) Issuance of common shares for the year ended December 31, 2012 is based on the change in net asset value from the secondary offerings on February 10, 2012 and May 11, 2012.
(5) Includes the impact of the different share amounts as a result of calculating certain per share data based on the weighted average basic shares outstanding during the period and certain per share data based on the shares outstanding as of a period end or transaction date.
(6) Total return based on market value is based on the change in market price per share between the opening and ending market values per share in the period. 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 and the issuance of common shares in the period. The percentage returns noted above are based on the increase in our net asset value attributable to issuances of our common stock at a premium to our net asset value per share, rather than investment returns. Such issuances of our common stock at a premium to net asset value per share are not typical, and may not occur in the future. The total returns are not annualized.