Flow Capital announces 6 year cumulative investment performance
June 12 2024 - 5:57PM
Flow Capital Corp (TSXV:FW) (“Flow Capital” or “Flow”)
reports on its investment performance since the company’s inception
six years ago.
Key highlights:
- 26.4% annual
portfolio level IRR since inception (March 2018 to March 2024)
- $67.6 million total
invested into 22 portfolio companies
- $1.23 book value per
share, up from $0.45 in 2019
Since, March 2018, post the merger of two predecessor companies,
Flow has been focused exclusively on the growth venture debt
segment of the venture debt market, a $40 billion annual market in
North America. Flow makes loans into high growth companies,
primarily in the technology sector. Our loans enable entrepreneurs
to scale their businesses while avoiding or delaying an expensive
and dilutive equity issue.
Investment performance since March
20181
|
# of Investments |
Capital Invested |
Capital Returned |
Value Remaining2 |
IRR |
Investments where debt has been repaid |
9 |
$23.2M |
$35.0M |
$4.1M |
35.0 |
% |
Currently Active Investments |
13 |
$44.4M |
$12.7M |
$44.3M |
18.7 |
% |
Totals |
22 |
$67.6M |
$47.6M |
$48.5M |
26.4 |
% |
1. Data in
the table above covers the period of new investments from March
2018 and includes all payments, fees, and equity gains until April
2024.
2. Includes
warrants, equity, and equity-like bonuses. Warrant values are
calculated using the Black-Scholes pricing model. See Flow
Capital’s financial statements and MD&A for the period ended
March 31, 2024.
As a result of the strong portfolio returns and profitability,
Flow has seen its book value per share grow from $0.45 in December
31, 2019, to $1.23 as of March 31, 2024. This represents a compound
annual growth rate of 27% over the four and a quarter years,
materially outperforming the TSX Small Cap Index.
“Since March 2018, we have been laser focused on generating
shareholders returns by growing book value per share,” said Alex
Baluta CEO of Flow Capital. “Similar to the way Warren Buffett
tracks his book value per share growth in Berkshire Hathaway, we
have included a chart showing our book value performance over the 4
1/4 years”.
Book Value per Share since December
2019
|
Flows’ Book Value per Share |
% Change |
S&P/TSX Small Cap Index |
% Change |
December 31, 2019 |
$ |
0.45 |
|
594 |
|
December 31, 2020 |
$ |
0.56 |
23.4 |
% |
655 |
10.3 |
% |
December 31, 2021 |
$ |
0.75 |
34.0 |
% |
774 |
18.2 |
% |
December 31, 2022 |
$ |
1.223 |
62.7 |
% |
688 |
(11.1 |
%) |
December 31, 2023 |
$ |
1.194 |
(2.3 |
%) |
702 |
2 |
% |
March 31, 2024 |
$ |
1.23 |
2.9 |
% |
753 |
7.3 |
% |
Compound annual growth rate |
|
27 |
% |
|
6 |
% |
3. Consistent
historical and projected profitability allowed the recognition of a
$7.9 million deferred tax asset which increased BVPS by
$0.25. 4. Dilution as a
result of the exercise of outstanding warrants and options
decreased BVPS by $0.08.
“We are proud of the success of our portfolio
companies over the past six years. By focussing on senior secured
loans into high growth companies, we have generated meaningful
value for our shareholders, while providing a compelling return and
income stream for our debenture holders, who today are earning a
yield between 10.25% - 11.33% (depending on unit currency and
class). Looking forward, as the equity markets rebound, we continue
to be optimistic about our growth potential over the next five
years,” said Alex Baluta, CEO of Flow.
“And, as I always like to point out, we are not
running an equity portfolio, but a secured debt portfolio, with
equity upside. I believe our market focus and our business model
enables us to earn equity-like returns—or better, but with secured
debt-like risk,” continued Mr. Baluta. “We encourage investors to
review our financial statements and MD&A in detail and then
contact us with questions.”
About
Flow Capital
Flow Capital Corp. is a Canadian based, publicly
listed venture debt lender. Since 2018 we have financed high growth
companies in the US, the UK, and Canada. We help companies speed
their growth without the dilutive effect of an equity issue or the
difficulties associated with traditional lenders, such as banks. We
specialize in revenue generating VC sponsored and founder owned
businesses seeking $3 to $7 million in capital to fund continued
growth. To learn more about us, visit www.flowcap.com.
For further information, please contact:
Flow Capital Corp.Alex
BalutaChief Executive Officeralex@flowcap.com
47 Colborne St, Suite 303, Toronto, Ontario M5E 1P8,
Forward-Looking Information and
StatementsCertain statements herein may be
“forward-looking” statements that involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results,
performance or achievements of Flow or the industry to be
materially different from any future results, performance or
achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements. Forward looking statements involve significant risks
and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future
performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate
indications of whether or not such results will be achieved. A
number of factors could cause actual results to vary significantly
from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. These
forward-looking statements reflect current assumptions and
expectations regarding future events and operating performance and
are made as of the date hereof and Flow assumes no obligation,
except as required by law, to update any forward looking statements
to reflect new events or circumstances.
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