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Form N-30B-2 Eagle Point Income Co For: Mar 31

May 24, 2022 6:10 AM EDT

 

 

 

 

 

  

Important Information

 

This report is transmitted to the stockholders of Eagle Point Income Company Inc. (“we”, “us”, “our” or the “Company”). This report and the information and views herein do not constitute investment advice, or a recommendation or an offer to enter into any transaction with the Company or any of its affiliates. This report is provided for informational purposes only, does not constitute an offer to sell securities of the Company and is not a prospectus. From time to time, the Company may have a registration statement relating to one or more of its securities on file with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Any registration statement that has not yet been declared effective by the SEC, and any prospectus relating thereto, is not complete and may be changed. Any securities that are the subject of such a registration statement may not be sold until the registration statement filed with the SEC is effective.

 

The information and its contents are the property of Eagle Point Income Management LLC (the “Adviser”) and/or the Company. Any unauthorized dissemination, copying or use of this presentation is strictly prohibited and may be in violation of law. This presentation is being provided for informational purposes only.

 

Investors should read the Company’s prospectus and SEC filings (which are publicly available on the EDGAR Database on the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov) carefully and consider their investment goals, time horizons and risk tolerance before investing in the Company. Investors should consider the Company’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing in securities of the Company. There is no guarantee that any of the goals, targets or objectives described in this report will be achieved.

 

An investment in the Company is not appropriate for all investors. The investment program of the Company is speculative, entails substantial risk and includes investment techniques not employed by traditional mutual funds. An investment in the Company is not intended to be a complete investment program. Shares of closed-end investment companies, such as the Company, frequently trade at a discount from their net asset value (“NAV”), which may increase investors’ risk of loss. Past performance is not indicative of, or a guarantee of, future performance. The performance and certain other portfolio information quoted herein represents information as of March 31, 2022. Nothing herein should be relied upon as a representation as to the future performance or portfolio holdings of the Company. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, and shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The Company’s performance is subject to change since the end of the period noted in this report and may be lower or higher than the performance data shown herein.

 

Neither the Adviser nor the Company provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Any statement regarding such matters is explanatory and may not be relied upon as definitive advice. Investors should consult with their legal, accounting and tax advisors regarding any potential investment. The information presented herein is as of the dates noted herein and is derived from financial and other information of the Company, and, in certain cases, from third party sources and reports (including reports of third party custodians, CLO managers and trustees) that have not been independently verified by the Company. As noted herein, certain of this information is estimated and unaudited, and therefore subject to change. We do not represent that such information is accurate or complete, and it should not be relied upon as such.

 

About Eagle Point Income Company Inc.

 

The Company is a publicly-traded, closed-end management investment company. The Company’s primary investment objective is to generate high current income, with a secondary objective to generate capital appreciation, by investing primarily in junior debt tranches of CLOs. In addition, the Company may invest up to 35% of its total assets (at the time of investment) in CLO equity securities. The Company is externally managed and advised by Eagle Point Income Management LLC.

 

The Company makes certain unaudited portfolio information available each month on its website in addition to making certain other unaudited financial information available on its website (www.eaglepointincome.com). This information includes (1) an estimated range of the Company’s net investment income (“NII”) and realized capital gains or losses per weighted average share of common stock for each calendar quarter end, generally made available within the first fifteen days after the applicable calendar month end, (2) an estimated range of the Company’s net asset value (“NAV”) per share of common stock for the prior month end and certain additional portfolio-level information,

 

 

 

 

 

generally made available within the first fifteen days after the applicable calendar month end, and (3) during the latter part of each month, an updated estimate of NAV, if applicable, and, with respect to each calendar quarter end, an updated estimate of the Company’s NII and realized capital gains or losses for the applicable quarter, if available.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This report may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements other than statements of historical facts included in this report may constitute forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results 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 in the Company’s filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this report.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial Statements for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities  1
Schedule of Investments 2
Statement of Operations 3
Statements of Operations 5
Statement of Changes in Net Assets 6
Statement of Cash Flows  7
Notes to Financial Statements 8
Financial Highlights  24
Supplemental Information 27

 

 

 

 

Eagle Point Income Company Inc.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
As of March 31, 2022
(expressed in U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited) 

 

ASSETS     
Investments, at fair value (cost $175,389,218)  $170,295,769 
Interest receivable   3,189,982 
Cash   987,348 
Prepaid expenses   321,977 
Receivable for shares of common stock issued pursuant to the Company's dividend reinvestment plan   8,097 
Total Assets   174,803,173 
      
LIABILITIES     
5.00% Series A Term Preferred Stock due 2026, at fair value under the fair value option (1,521,649 shares outstanding) (Note 6)   36,976,071 
Unamortized share issuance premium associated with 5.00% Series A Term Preferred Stock due 2026   19,162 
5.00% Series A Term Preferred Stock due 2026, at fair value, plus associated unamortized share issuance premium   36,995,233 
      
Borrowings under credit facility (less unamortized deferred financing costs of $56,047 (Note 9))   21,243,953 
Management fee payable   535,905 
Professional fees payable   166,001 
Administration fees payable   122,548 
Interest expense payable   63,790 
Directors' fees payable   63,750 
Tax expense payable   16,550 
Due to affiliates   50 
Other expenses payable   26,652 
Total Liabilities   59,234,432 
      
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 7)     
      
NET ASSETS applicable to 6,995,913 shares of $0.001 par value common stock outstanding  $115,568,741 
      
NET ASSETS consist of:     
Paid-in capital (Note 5)  $133,991,590 
Aggregate distributable earnings (losses)   (19,300,626)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)   877,777 
Total Net Assets  $115,568,741 
Net asset value per share of common stock  $16.52 

 

See accompanying notes to the financials statements

 

 

 

Eagle Point Income Company Inc.
Schedule of Investments
As of March 31, 2022
(expressed in U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
                                               

Issuer ⁽¹⁾  Investment ⁽²⁾ ⁽³⁾  Maturity Date  Reference Rate
and Spread
  Interest
Rate/Effective
Yield
  Acquisition Date ⁽⁴⁾  Principal Amount  Cost  Fair Value ⁽⁵⁾  % of Net
Assets
Investments, at fair value                              
CLO Debt ⁽⁶⁾                              
United States                              
Ares XLV CLO Ltd.  Secured Note - Class E  10/15/2030  3M L+6.10%  6.34%  05/30/2019   800,000   788,635   768,240  0.66%
Barings CLO Ltd. 2018-IV  Secured Note - Class E  10/15/2030  3M L+5.82%  6.06%  10/26/2018   840,000   835,794   802,116  0.69%
Battalion CLO XII Ltd.  Secured Note - Class E  05/17/2031  3M L+6.09%  6.56%  10/04/2018   4,633,000   4,549,829   4,439,341  3.84%
Black Diamond CLO 2016-1, Ltd.  Secured Note - Class D-R  04/26/2031  3M L+5.60%  5.87%  10/04/2018   1,050,000   995,767   913,185  0.79%
Black Diamond CLO 2017-1, Ltd.  Secured Note - Class D  04/24/2029  3M L+6.60%  6.86%  10/04/2018   3,600,000   3,593,128   3,447,000  2.98%
Carlyle US CLO 2017-1, Ltd.  Secured Note - Class D  04/20/2031  3M L+6.00%  6.25%  09/15/2020   2,000,000   1,673,800   1,829,400  1.58%
Carlyle US CLO 2018-1, Ltd.  Secured Note - Class D  04/20/2031  3M L+5.75%  6.00%  10/04/2018   665,000   659,097   618,184  0.53%
Carlyle US CLO 2018-2, Ltd.  Secured Note - Class D  10/15/2031  3M L+5.25%  5.49%  10/04/2018   5,500,000   5,310,024   5,090,800  4.40%
Carlyle US CLO 2019-1, Ltd.  Secured Note - Class D  04/20/2031  3M L+6.70%  6.95%  08/19/2019   3,125,000   2,969,910   3,040,313  2.63%
CIFC Funding 2015-I, Ltd.  Secured Note - Class E-RR  01/22/2031  3M L+6.00%  6.26%  10/04/2018   2,600,000   2,565,263   2,432,040  2.10%
CIFC Funding 2018-II, Ltd.  Secured Note - Class D  04/20/2031  3M L+5.85%  6.10%  10/04/2018   1,025,000   1,008,091   973,443  0.84%
CIFC Funding 2018-IV, Ltd.  Secured Note - Class E  10/17/2031  3M L+7.70%  7.94%  05/22/2019   2,000,000   1,868,060   1,802,600  1.56%
CIFC Funding 2019-VI, Ltd.  Secured Note - Class E  01/16/2033  3M L+7.40%  7.64%  12/02/2019   3,050,000   2,972,767   3,034,140  2.63%
Cook Park CLO, Ltd.  Secured Note - Class E  04/17/2030  3M L+5.40%  5.64%  10/04/2018   1,000,000   986,090   929,600  0.80%
Dryden 37 Senior Loan Fund, Ltd.  Secured Note - Class E-R  01/15/2031  3M L+5.15%  5.39%  10/04/2018   500,000   485,414   456,500  0.40%
First Eagle BSL CLO 2019-1 Ltd.  Secured Note - Class D  01/20/2033  3M L+7.70%  7.95%  12/17/2019   5,000,000   4,804,428   4,850,000  4.20%
KKR CLO 22 Ltd.  Secured Note - Class E  07/20/2031  3M L+6.00%  6.25%  10/27/2021   3,000,000   2,953,468   2,835,000  2.45%
KKR CLO 29 Ltd.  Secured Note - Class F  01/15/2032  3M L+9.00%  0.00%  12/14/2021   589,812   -   -  0.00%
LCM XVIII, L.P.  Secured Note - Class E-R  04/20/2031  3M L+5.95%  6.20%  10/04/2018   600,000   598,584   537,120  0.46%
Madison Park Funding XXVII, Ltd.  Secured Note - Class D  04/20/2030  3M L+5.00%  5.25%  10/04/2018   3,050,000   2,852,045   2,850,835  2.47%
Madison Park Funding XLII, Ltd.  Secured Note - Class E  11/21/2030  3M L+6.05%  6.31%  08/15/2019   1,500,000   1,442,248   1,464,750  1.27%
Madison Park Funding LI, Ltd.  Secured Note - Class E  07/19/2034  3M L+6.27%  6.52%  10/28/2021   4,000,000   3,993,759   3,921,200  3.39%
Marathon CLO IX, Ltd.  Secured Note - Class D  04/15/2029  3M L+6.05%  6.29%  10/04/2018   4,050,000   4,007,874   3,621,915  3.13%
Marathon CLO XIII, Ltd.  Secured Note - Class D  04/15/2032  3M L+6.98%  7.22%  06/04/2019   3,500,000   3,356,780   3,162,950  2.74%
Octagon Investment Partners 37, Ltd.  Secured Note - Class D  07/25/2030  3M L+5.40%  5.66%  10/04/2018   1,200,000   1,179,869   1,126,680  0.97%
Octagon Investment Partners 38, Ltd.  Secured Note - Class D  07/20/2030  3M L+5.70%  5.95%  10/04/2018   3,725,000   3,653,569   3,481,385  3.01%
Octagon Investment Partners 39, Ltd.  Secured Note - Class E  10/20/2030  3M L+5.75%  6.00%  10/24/2018   1,550,000   1,497,135   1,479,165  1.28%
Octagon Investment Partners 41, Ltd.  Secured Note - Class E-R  10/15/2033  3M L+7.13%  7.37%  09/24/2021   2,500,000   2,488,284   2,458,750  2.13%
OZLM XXI, Ltd.  Secured Note - Class D  01/20/2031  3M L+5.54%  5.79%  10/04/2018   4,150,000   4,069,101   3,726,700  3.22%
Palmer Square CLO 2018-1, Ltd.  Secured Note - Class D  04/18/2031  3M L+5.15%  5.39%  05/30/2019   1,120,000   1,039,396   1,063,888  0.92%
Pikes Peak CLO 1  Secured Note - Class E  07/24/2031  3M L+6.05%  6.31%  10/28/2021   3,000,000   2,938,586   2,807,100  2.43%
Rockford Tower CLO 2018-1, Ltd.  Secured Note - Class E  05/20/2031  3M L+5.85%  6.33%  09/30/2021   2,250,000   2,186,139   2,123,550  1.84%
Rockford Tower CLO 2018-2, Ltd.  Secured Note - Class E  10/20/2031  3M L+6.00%  6.25%  10/04/2018   4,275,000   4,185,115   4,094,595  3.54%
Rockford Tower CLO 2019-2, Ltd.  Secured Note - Class E  08/20/2032  3M L+6.05%  6.53%  01/13/2021   3,000,000   2,961,037   2,891,700  2.50%
Rockford Tower CLO 2020-1, Ltd.  Secured Note - Class E  01/20/2032  3M L+6.90%  7.15%  12/04/2020   1,600,000   1,571,132   1,568,000  1.36%
RR 4 Ltd.  Secured Note - Class D  04/15/2030  3M L+5.85%  6.09%  10/28/2021   4,000,000   3,952,395   3,830,000  3.31%
TCI-Symphony CLO 2016-1 Ltd.  Secured Note - Class E-R2  10/13/2032  3M L+6.75%  6.99%  01/13/2022   3,000,000   3,000,000   2,942,400  2.55%
TICP CLO IX, Ltd.  Secured Note - Class E  01/20/2031  3M L+5.60%  5.85%  08/22/2019   2,500,000   2,357,212   2,399,750  2.08%
TICP CLO XI, Ltd.  Secured Note - Class E  10/20/2031  3M L+6.00%  6.25%  10/29/2021   5,050,000   5,013,806   4,922,235  4.26%
Venture 36 CLO, Ltd.  Secured Note - Class E  04/20/2032  3M L+6.92%  7.17%  01/21/2021   4,800,000   4,474,718   4,349,280  3.76%
Venture 43 CLO, Limited  Secured Note - Class E  04/15/2034  3M L+7.15%  7.39%  11/02/2021   2,500,000   2,438,011   2,371,750  2.05%
Vibrant CLO VI, Ltd.  Secured Note - Class E  06/20/2029  3M L+5.75%  6.68%  10/04/2018   1,400,000   1,382,558   1,316,980  1.14%
Vibrant CLO VIII, Ltd.  Secured Note - Class D  01/20/2031  3M L+5.75%  6.00%  10/04/2018   1,750,000   1,707,099   1,534,225  1.33%
Wellfleet CLO 2018-1, Ltd.  Secured Note - Class E  07/17/2031  3M L+5.50%  5.74%  10/27/2021   4,025,000   3,861,844   3,723,528  3.22%
Wind River 2014-1 CLO, Ltd.  Secured Note - Class E-R  07/18/2031  3M L+6.30%  6.54%  08/16/2021   2,550,000   2,367,252   2,295,000  1.99%
Wind River 2021-3 CLO Ltd.  Secured Note - Class E  07/20/2033  3M L+6.60%  6.85%  10/28/2021   3,000,000   2,973,733   2,848,800  2.47%
York CLO-2 Ltd.  Secured Note - Class E-R  01/22/2031  3M L+5.65%  5.91%  05/16/2019   1,605,000   1,527,919   1,507,256  1.30%
                       118,096,765   114,683,389  99.20%
CLO Equity ⁽⁷⁾ ⁽⁸⁾                              
United States                              
Ares XLIV CLO Ltd.  Subordinated Note  04/15/2034  N/A  13.96%  06/08/2021   8,000,000   3,470,534   3,305,536  2.86%
Ares LVIII CLO Ltd.  Subordinated Note  01/15/2035  N/A  19.20%  06/17/2021   4,000,000   2,666,623   2,977,694  2.58%
Bardin Hill CLO 2021-2 Ltd.  Subordinated Note ⁽⁹⁾  10/25/2034  N/A  17.98%  09/24/2021   4,000,000   3,002,400   2,940,633  2.54%
Barings CLO Ltd. 2021-I  Subordinated Note  04/25/2034  N/A  14.65%  11/03/2021   4,000,000   3,450,080   3,434,966  2.97%
Barings CLO Ltd. 2021-III  Subordinated Note  01/18/2035  N/A  15.88%  11/17/2021   5,000,000   4,150,000   4,330,767  3.75%
Carlyle US CLO 2021-2, Ltd.  Subordinated Note  04/20/2034  N/A  14.33%  10/28/2021   3,000,000   2,722,982   2,599,149  2.25%
Carlyle US CLO 2021-5, Ltd.  Subordinated Note  07/20/2034  N/A  14.43%  11/02/2021   5,000,000   4,349,234   4,236,115  3.67%
CIFC Funding 2019-VI, Ltd.  Subordinated Note  01/16/2033  N/A  17.17%  12/02/2019   6,000,000   4,522,898   4,652,325  4.03%
KKR CLO 29 Ltd.  Subordinated Note  01/15/2032  N/A  16.48%  12/14/2021   5,500,000   4,642,457   4,637,164  4.01%
Madison Park Funding XXXVII, Ltd.  Subordinated Note  07/15/2049  N/A  28.60%  03/11/2020   4,000,000   2,634,122   3,420,264  2.96%
Marathon CLO XIII, Ltd.  Subordinated Note  04/15/2032  N/A  11.04%  06/04/2019   5,300,000   3,993,530   2,881,141  2.49%
Octagon Investment Partners 37, Ltd.  Subordinated Note  07/25/2030  N/A  16.37%  01/31/2020   6,000,000   4,035,635   3,669,813  3.18%
Octagon Investment Partners 43, Ltd.  Income Note  10/25/2032  N/A  12.66%  08/02/2019   5,750,000   4,570,110   4,156,978  3.60%
Point Au Roche Park CLO, Ltd.  Subordinated Note  07/20/2034  N/A  14.35%  02/15/2022   5,945,000   5,117,025   5,138,332  4.45%
Venture 37 CLO, Limited  Subordinated Note  07/15/2032  N/A  12.42%  05/21/2019   5,200,000   3,964,823   3,231,503  2.80%
                       57,292,453   55,612,380  48.14%
                               
Total investments at fair value as of March 31, 2022                     $175,389,218  $170,295,769  147.34%
                               
Liabilities, at fair value ⁽¹⁰⁾                              
5.00% Series A Term Preferred Stock due 2026  Preferred Stock               (38,041,225) $(38,041,225) $(36,976,071) -31.99%
                               
Net assets above (below) fair value of investments and liabilites at fair value                    (17,750,957)  
                               
Net assets as of March 31, 2022                         $115,568,741   

 

 ⁽¹⁾ The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it "control" (as such term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act")), any of the issuers listed. In general, under the 1940 Act, the Company would be presumed to "control" an issuer if we owned 25% or more of its voting securities.
 ⁽²⁾ All investments are restricted and categorized as structured finance securities.
 ⁽³⁾ Pursuant to the terms of the credit facility agreement, a security interest in favor of the lender has been granted with respect to all investments. See Note 9 "Revolving Credit Facility" for further discussion.
 ⁽⁴⁾ Acquisition date represents the initial purchase date or the date when the investment was contributed to the Company. See Note 1 "Organization" for further discussion.
 ⁽⁵⁾ Fair value is determined in good faith in accordance with the Company's valuation policy and is approved by the Company's Board of Directors.
 ⁽⁶⁾ CLO debt positions reflect the coupon rates as of March 31, 2022.
 ⁽⁷⁾ The fair value of CLO equity investments were determined using significant, unobservable inputs. See Note 3 "Investments" for further discussion.
 ⁽⁸⁾ CLO income and subordinated notes are considered CLO equity positions.  CLO equity positions are entitled to recurring distributions which are generally equal to the remaining cash flow of payments made by underlying assets less contractual payments to debt holders and CLO expenses.  The effective yield is estimated based upon the current projection of the amount and timing of these recurring distributions in addition to the estimated amount of terminal principal payment.  It is the Company's policy to update the effective yield for each CLO equity position held within the Company’s portfolio at the initiation of each investment and each subsequent quarter thereafter.  The effective yield and investment cost may ultimately not be realized. As of March 31, 2022, the Company's weighted average effective yield on its aggregate CLO equity positions, based on current amortized cost, was 15.57%.
 ⁽⁹⁾ Fair value includes the Company's interest in fee rebates on CLO subordinated notes.        
⁽¹⁰⁾ The Company has accounted for its 5.00% Series A Term Preferred Stock utilizing the fair value option election under ASC Topic 825. Accordingly, the Series A Term Preferred Stock is carried at its fair value. See Note 2 "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" for further discussion.

  

See accompanying notes to the financials statements

 

 

 

 

Eagle Point Income Company Inc.

Statement of Operations

For the three months ended March 31, 2022

(expressed in U.S. dollars)

(Unaudited)

 

INVESTMENT INCOME    
Interest income  $4,028,410 
Other income   13,922 
Total Investment Income   4,042,332 
      
EXPENSES     
Interest expense   553,695 
Management fee   535,914 
Professional fees   207,900 
Administration fees   149,548 
Directors' fees   63,750 
Commission expense   61,255 
Tax expense   44,658 
Amortization of deferred financing costs   29,327 
Other expenses   100,362 
Total Expenses   1,746,409 
      
NET INVESTMENT INCOME   2,295,923 
      
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)     
Net realized gain (loss) on investments   15,624 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments   (3,342,351)
Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on liabilities at fair value under the fair value option   187,378 
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)   (3,139,349)
      
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS  $(843,426)

 

See accompanying notes to the financials statements

 

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Eagle Point Income Company Inc.

Statement of Comprehensive Income

For the three months ended March 31, 2022

(expressed in U.S. dollars)

(Unaudited)

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS  $(843,426)
      
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (1)     
Change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on liabilities at fair value under the fair value option   1,703,777 
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)   1,703,777 
      
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM COMPREHENSIVE INCOME  $860,351 

 

(1)See Note 2 "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies- Other Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities at Fair Value" for further discussion relating to other comprehensive income.

 

See accompanying notes to the financials statements

 

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Eagle Point Income Company Inc.

Statements of Operations

(expressed in U.S. dollars)

(Unaudited)

 

   For the   For the 
   three months ended   three months ended 
   March 31, 2022   March 31, 2021 
INVESTMENT INCOME          
Interest income  $4,028,410   $2,587,723 
Other income   13,922    - 
Total Investment Income   4,042,332    2,587,723 
           
EXPENSES          
Interest expense   553,695    114,015 
Management fee   535,914    386,358 
Professional fees   207,900    164,853 
Administration fees   149,548    132,368 
Directors' fees   63,750    63,750 
Commission expense   61,255    - 
Tax expense   44,658    13,750 
Amortization of deferred financing costs   29,327    14,768 
Other expenses   100,362    69,212 
Total Expenses   1,746,409    959,074 
           
NET INVESTMENT INCOME   2,295,923    1,628,649 
           
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)          
Net realized gain (loss) on investments   15,624    299,551 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments   (3,342,351)   (371,365)
Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on liabilities at fair value under the fair value option   187,378    - 
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)   (3,139,349)   (71,814)
           
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS  $(843,426)   1,556,835 

 

See accompanying notes to the financials statements

 

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Eagle Point Income Company Inc.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

(expressed in U.S. dollars, except share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

   For the   For the 
   three months ended   year ended 
   March 31, 2022   December 31, 2021 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations:          
Net investment income  $2,295,923   $6,100,347 
Net realized gain (loss) on investments   15,624    423,464 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments   (3,342,351)   1,523,590 
Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on liabilities at fair value under the fair value option        187,378           (39,626 )
Total net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   (843,426)   8,007,775 
           
Other comprehensive income (loss):          
Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on liabilities at fair value under the fair value option   1,703,777    (786,374)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)   1,703,777    (786,374)
           
Common stock distributions:          
Common stock distributions from net investment income   (2,488,078)   (8,414,218)
Common stock distributions from tax return of capital   -    - 
Total common stock distributions   (2,488,078)   (8,414,218)
           
Capital share transactions:          
Issuance of shares of common stock upon the Company's follow-on offering, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering expenses   -    11,247,376 
Issuance of shares of common stock pursuant to the Company's "at the market" program, net of commissions and offering expenses   1,808,519    2,115,159 
Issuance of shares of common stock pursuant to the Company's dividend reinvestment plan   38,782    59,313 
Total capital share transactions   1,847,301    13,421,848 
           
Total increase (decrease) in net assets   219,574    12,229,031 
Net assets at beginning of period   115,349,167    103,120,136 
Net assets at end of period  $115,568,741   $115,349,167 
           
Capital share activity:          
Shares of common stock issued pursuant to overnight offering   -    648,000 
Shares of common stock issued pursuant to the Company's "at the market" program   111,622    124,007 
Shares of common stock issued pursuant to the Company's dividend reinvestment plan   2,327    3,499 
Total increase (decrease) in capital share activity   113,949    775,506 

 

See accompanying notes to the financials statements

 

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Eagle Point Income Company Inc.

Statement of Cash Flows

 For the three months ended March 31, 2022

(expressed in U.S. dollars)

(Unaudited)

            

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations  $(843,426)
      
Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:     
Purchases of investments   (8,117,025)
Proceeds from sales of investments and repayments of principal ⁽¹⁾   4,352,045 
Net realized (gain) loss on investments   (15,624)
Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments   3,342,351 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on liabilities at fair value under the fair value option   (187,378)
Net amortization (accretion) of premiums or discounts on CLO debt securities   (83,337)
Amortization of deferred financing costs   29,327 
Changes in assets and liabilities:     
Interest receivable   (259,355)
Prepaid expenses   (65,349)
Management fee payable   32,201 
Professional fees payable   (31,805)
Administration fees payable   27,191 
Directors' fees payable   (63,750)
Interest expense payable   9,833 
Tax expense payable   (77,832)
Due to affiliates   50 
Other expenses payable   (73,765)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities   (2,025,648)
      
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES     
Borrowings under credit facility   7,250,000 
Repayments under credit facility   (5,500,000)
Common stock distributions paid to stockholders, net of change in common stock distribution payable   (3,857,023)
Issuance of shares of common stock pursuant to the Company's "at the market" program, net of commissions and offering expenses   1,808,519 
Issuance of shares of common stock pursuant to the Company's dividend reinvestment plan   39,351 
Issuance of shares of 5.00% Series A Term Preferred Stock due 2026 pursuant to the Company's "at the market" program   3,041,225 
Share issuance premium associated with 5.00% Series A Term Preferred Stock due 2026   19,166 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   2,801,237 
      
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH   775,590 
      
CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD   211,758 
      
CASH, END OF PERIOD  $987,348 
      
Supplemental disclosures:     
Cash paid for franchise taxes  $17,490 
Cash paid for excise taxes  $105,000 
Cash paid for interest expense on 5.00% Series A Term Preferred Stock Due 2026  $462,845 
Cash paid for interest expense on credit facility  $83,354 

 

¹⁾Proceeds from sales or maturity of investments includes $1,351,108 of return of capital on portfolio investments from recurring cash flows.

 

See accompanying notes to the financials statements

 

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Eagle Point Income Company Inc. 

Notes to the Financial Statements 

March 31, 2022

(Unaudited)

 

1.ORGANIZATION

 

Eagle Point Income Company Inc. (the “Company”) is an externally managed, diversified closed-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Company’s primary investment objective is to generate high current income, with a secondary objective to generate capital appreciation. The Company seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing primarily in junior debt tranches of collateralized loan obligations, or “CLOs,” that are collateralized by a portfolio consisting primarily of below investment grade U.S. senior secured loans with a large number of distinct underlying borrowers across various industry sectors. The Company focuses on CLO debt tranches rated “BB” (e.g., BB+, BB or BB-, or their equivalent) by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., or “Moody’s,” Standard & Poor’s, or “S&P,” or Fitch Ratings, Inc., or “Fitch,” and/or other applicable nationally recognized statistical rating organizations. The Company may also invest in other junior debt tranches of CLOs, senior debt tranches of CLOs, loan accumulation facilities (“LAF”) and other related securities and instruments. In addition, the Company may invest up to 35% of its total assets (at the time of investment) in unrated CLO equity securities and related securities and instruments. The Company’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbol “EIC”.

 

The Company was initially formed on September 28, 2018 as EP Income Company LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. The Company commenced operations on October 4, 2018, the date Eagle Point Income Management LLC (the “Adviser”) contributed $100,000 in exchange for 100 units of the Company and Cavello Bay Reinsurance Limited (“Cavello Bay” and collectively with the Adviser, the “Members”) contributed to the Company, at fair value, the entire portfolio of BB-rated CLO debt it held in a separately managed account managed by an affiliate of the Adviser, totaling $75,051,650, inclusive of accrued interest of $1,371,697, in exchange for 75,051.65 units of the Company. Cavello Bay is a subsidiary of Enstar Group Limited, or “Enstar.”

 

On October 16, 2018, the Company converted from a Delaware limited liability company into a Delaware corporation (the “Conversion”). At the time of the Conversion, the Members became stockholders of Eagle Point Income Company Inc. In connection with the Conversion, the Members converted 75,151.65 units of the Delaware limited liability company into shares of common stock in the Delaware corporation at $20 per share, resulting in 3,769,596 shares and an effective conversion rate of approximately 50.15985069 per unit.

 

On July 23, 2019, the Company priced its initial public offering (the “IPO”) and sold an additional 1,200,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $19.89 per share. On July 24, 2019, the Company’s shares began trading on the NYSE. On August 2, 2019, the Company sold an additional 162,114 shares pursuant to the exercise by the underwriters of the over-allotment option granted to them in connection with the IPO at a public offering price of $19.89 per share.

 

Computershare Trust Company, N.A. serves at the Company’s custodian. On November 1, 2021, Computershare Limited completed the acquisition of the assets of Well Fargo Corporate Trust Services, effectively assuming the custody agreement with the Company.

 

The Company intends to operate so as to qualify to be taxed as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), for federal income tax purposes.

 

The Adviser is the investment adviser of the Company and manages the investments of the Company subject to the supervision of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). The Adviser is registered as an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Eagle Point Administration LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser, is the administrator of the Company (the “Administrator”).

 

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Eagle Point Income Company Inc. 

Notes to the Financial Statements 

March 31, 2022

(Unaudited)

 

2.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Basis of Accounting

The Company is considered an investment company under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The Company follows the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946 Financial Services – Investment Companies. Items included in the financial statements are measured and presented in United States dollars.

 

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions which affect the reported amounts included in the financial statements and accompanying notes as of the reporting date. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

 

Valuation of Investments

The most significant estimate inherent in the preparation of the financial statements is the valuation of investments. In the absence of readily determinable fair values, fair value of the Company’s investments is determined in accordance with the Company’s valuation policy. Due to the uncertainty of valuation, this estimate may differ significantly from the value that would have been used had a ready market for the investments existed, and the differences could be material.

 

There is no single method for determining fair value in good faith. As a result, determining fair value requires judgment be applied to the specific facts and circumstances of each portfolio investment while employing a consistently applied valuation process for the types of investments held by the Company.

 

The Company accounts for its investments in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and fair values its investment portfolio in accordance with the provisions of the FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires enhanced disclosures about fair value measurements. Investments are reflected in the financial statements at fair value. Fair value is the estimated amount that would be received to sell an asset, or paid to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (i.e., the exit price). The Company’s fair valuation process is reviewed and approved by the Board.

 

The fair value hierarchy prioritizes and ranks the level of market price observability used in measuring investments at fair value. Market price observability is impacted by a number of factors, including the type of investment, the characteristics specific to the investment and the state of the marketplace (including the existence and transparency of transactions between market participants). Investments with readily available actively quoted prices, or for which fair value can be measured from actively quoted prices in an orderly market, will generally have a higher degree of market price observability and a lesser degree of judgment used in measuring fair value.

 

Investments measured and reported at fair value are classified and disclosed in one of the following categories based on inputs:

 

·Level I – Observable, quoted prices for identical investments in active markets as of the reporting date.
   
·Level II – Quoted prices for similar investments in active markets or quoted prices for identical investments in markets that are not active as of the reporting date.
   
·Level III – Pricing inputs are unobservable for the investment and little, if any, active market exists as of the reporting date. Fair value inputs require significant judgment or estimation from the Adviser.

 

In certain cases, inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the determination of which category within the fair value hierarchy is appropriate for any given investment is based on the lowest level of input significant to that fair value measurement. The assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and consideration of factors specific

 

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Eagle Point Income Company Inc. 

Notes to the Financial Statements 

March 31, 2022

(Unaudited)

 

to the investment.

 

Investments for which observable, quoted prices in active markets do not exist are reported at fair value based on Level III inputs. The amount determined to be fair value may incorporate the Adviser’s own assumptions (including assumptions the Adviser believes market participants would use in valuing investments and assumptions relating to appropriate risk adjustments for nonperformance and lack of marketability), as provided for in the Company’s valuation policy and accepted by the Board.

 

An estimate of fair value is made for each investment at least monthly taking into account information available as of the reporting date. For financial reporting purposes, valuations are determined by the Board on a quarterly basis.

 

See Note 3 “Investments” for further discussion relating to the Company’s investments.

 

In valuing the Company’s investments in CLO debt and CLO equity, the Adviser considers a variety of relevant factors, including, as applicable, price indications from a third-party pricing service, recent trading prices for specific investments, recent purchases and sales known to the Adviser in similar securities and output from a third-party financial model. The third-party financial model contains detailed information on the characteristics of CLOs, including recent information about assets and liabilities, and is used to project future cash flows. Key inputs to the model, including but not limited to assumptions for future loan default rates, recovery rates, prepayment rates, reinvestment rates and discount rates are determined by considering both observable and third-party market data and prevailing general market assumptions and conventions as well as those of the Adviser.

 

The Company engages a third-party independent valuation firm as an input to the Company’s valuation of the fair value of its investments in CLO equity. The valuation firm’s advice is only one factor considered in the valuation of such investments, and the Board does not solely rely on such advice in determining the fair value of the Company’s investments in accordance with the 1940 Act.

 

Other Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities at Fair Value

The Fair Value Option (“FVO”) under FASB ASC Subtopic 825-10, Fair Value Option (“ASC 825”), allows companies an irrevocable election to use fair value as the initial and subsequent accounting measurement for certain financial assets and liabilities. The decision to elect the FVO is determined on an instrument-by-instrument basis and must be applied to an entire instrument. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are required to be reported separately from those instruments measured using another accounting method and changes in fair value attributable to instrument-specific credit risk on financial liabilities for which the FVO is elected are required to be presented separately in other comprehensive income. Additionally, upfront offering costs related to such instruments are recognized in earnings as incurred and are not deferred.

 

The Company elected to account for its 5.00% Series A Term Preferred Stock due 2026 (the “Series A Term Preferred Stock”) utilizing the FVO under ASC 825. The primary reason for electing the FVO is to reflect economic events in the same period in which they are incurred and address simplification of reporting and presentation.

 

Investment Income Recognition

Interest income from investments in CLO debt is recorded using the accrual basis of accounting to the extent such amounts are expected to be collected. Interest income on investments in CLO debt is generally expected to be received in cash. Amortization of premium or accretion of discount is recognized using the effective interest method. The Company applies the provisions of Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-08 Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities (“ASU 2017-08”) in calculating amortization of premium for purchased CLO debt securities.

 

In certain circumstances interest income may be paid in the form of additional investment principal, often referred to as payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest. PIK interest is included in interest income and interest receivable through the payment date. The PIK interest rate for CLO debt securities represents the coupon rate at payment date when PIK interest is received. On the payment date, interest receivable is capitalized as additional investment principal in the CLO debt security. To the extent the Company does not believe it will be able to collect PIK interest, the CLO debt security will be placed on non-accrual status, and previously recorded PIK interest income will be reversed.

 

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Eagle Point Income Company Inc. 

Notes to the Financial Statements 

March 31, 2022

(Unaudited)

 

CLO equity investments and fee rebates recognize investment income for U.S. GAAP purposes on the accrual basis utilizing an effective interest methodology based upon an effective yield to maturity utilizing projected cash flows. ASC Topic 325-40, Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financial Assets, requires investment income from CLO equity investments and fee rebates to be recognized under the effective interest method, with any difference between cash distributed and the amount calculated pursuant to the effective interest method being recorded as an adjustment to the cost basis of the investment. It is the Company’s policy to update the effective yield for each CLO equity position held within the Company’s portfolio at the initiation of each investment and each subsequent quarter thereafter.

 

Other Income

Other income includes the Company’s share of income under the terms of fee rebate agreements.

 

Interest Expense

Interest expense includes the Company’s distributions associated with its Series A Term Preferred Stock and amounts due under the credit facility agreements in relation to the outstanding borrowings and unused commitment fees. Interest expense is recorded as an expense on the Statement of Operations. The Company’s Series A Preferred Stock had no interest payable as of March 31, 2022. Please refer to Note 6 “Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Stock” for further discussion relating to the Series A Term Preferred Stock issuances. Please refer to Note 9 “Revolving Credit Facility” for further discussion on the interest expense due under the credit facility agreements.

 

Interest expense also includes the Company’s amortization of original issue premiums associated with its Series A Term Preferred Stock.

 

The following table summarizes the components of interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2022:

 

   Series A Term
Perferred Stock
   Credit Facility   Total 
Distributions declared and paid  $462,845   $    $462,845 
                
Interest expense on credit facility        93,188    93,188 
                
Amortization of issuance premium   (2,338)        (2,338)
   $460,507   $93,188   $553,695 

 

Original Issue Premiums

Consistent with FASB ASC Topic 835-30-35-2, original issue premiums on liabilities consist of premiums received in connection with the issuance of the Series A Term Preferred Stock as part of the Company’s ATM program. The original issue premiums are capitalized at the time of issuance and amortized using the effective interest method over the respective terms of the Series A Term Preferred Stock. Amortization of original issue premium is reflected as a contra expense under interest expense in the Statement of Operations.

 

Securities Transactions

The Company records the purchases and sales of securities on trade date. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are recorded on the basis of the specific identification method.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company has defined cash and cash equivalents as cash and short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less from the date of purchase. The Company maintains its cash in a bank account which, at times, may exceed federal insured limits. The Adviser monitors the performance of the financial institution where the account is held in order to manage any risk associated with such account.

 

As of March 31, 2022, the Company held cash in a Wells Fargo interest earning money market account with a balance of approximately $1.0 million. This money market account is classified as Level I in the fair value hierarchy.

 

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Eagle Point Income Company Inc. 

Notes to the Financial Statements 

March 31, 2022

(Unaudited)

 

Expense Recognition

Expenses are recorded on the accrual basis of accounting.

 

Prepaid Expenses

Prepaid expenses consist primarily of insurance premiums, filing fees, shelf registration expenses and at-the-market (“ATM”) program expenses. Insurance premiums are amortized over the term of the current policy. Prepaid filing fees are amortized over the current year. Prepaid shelf registration expenses and ATM program expenses represent fees and expenses incurred in connection with maintaining the Company’s current shelf registration and ATM program. Such costs are allocated to paid-in-capital or expensed, depending on the security being issued pursuant to the ATM program and shelf registration, for each transaction pro-rata based on gross proceeds relative to the total potential offering amount.

 

Any unallocated prepaid expense balance associated with the shelf registration and the ATM program are accelerated into expense at the earlier of the end of the program period or at the effective date of a new shelf registration or ATM program.

 

Deferred Financing Costs

Deferred financing costs consist of fees and expenses incurred in connection with the BNP Credit Facility (refer to Note 9 “Revolving Credit Facility”). Deferred financing costs are capitalized and amortized over the term of the BNP Credit Facility, and are reflected in borrowings under the credit facility on the Statement of Asset and Liabilities (if any). Amortization of deferred financing costs is recorded as an expense on the Statement of Operations on a straight-line basis, which approximates the effective interest method.

 

Offering Expenses

Offering expenses associated with the issuance and sale of shares of common stock are charged to paid-in capital at the time the shares are sold in accordance with guidance noted in FASB ASC Topic 946-20-25-5, Investment Companies – Investment Company Activities – Recognition, during the period incurred.

 

Federal and Other Taxes

The Company intends to continue to operate so as to qualify to be taxed as a RIC under subchapter M of the Code and, as such, to not be subject to federal income tax on the portion of its taxable income and gains distributed to stockholders. To qualify for RIC tax treatment, among other requirements, the Company is required to distribute at least 90% of its investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code.

 

Because U.S. federal income tax regulations differ from U.S. GAAP, distributions in accordance with tax regulations may differ from net investment income and realized gains recognized for financial reporting purposes. Differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts in the financial statements to reflect their tax character. Temporary differences arise when certain items of income, expense, gain or loss are recognized at some time in the future. Differences in classification may also result from the treatment of short-term gains as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes. The tax basis components of distributable earnings differ from the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities due to temporary book/tax differences arising primarily from partnerships and passive foreign investment company investments.

 

As of March 31, 2022, the federal income tax cost and net unrealized appreciation on securities were as follows:

 

Cost for federal income tax purposes  $177,797,662 
      
Gross unrealized appreciation  $1,500,875 
Gross unrealized depreciation   (9,002,768)
Net unrealized depreciation  $(7,501,893)

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company incurred $15,000 in Delaware franchise tax expense related to the 2022 tax year and $29,658 of excise tax related to the 2021 tax year end, which are reported on the

 

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Eagle Point Income Company Inc. 

Notes to the Financial Statements 

March 31, 2022

(Unaudited)

 

Statement of Operations.

 

Distributions

The composition of distributions paid to common stockholders from net investment income and capital gains are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which differ from U.S. GAAP. Distributions to common stockholders are comprised of net investment income, realized gains or losses and return of capital for U.S. federal income tax purposes and are intended to be paid monthly. Distributions payable to common stockholders are recorded as a liability on ex-dividend date. Unless a common stockholder opts out of the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan (the “DRIP”), distributions are automatically reinvested in full shares of the Company as of the payment date, pursuant to the DRIP. The Company’s common stockholders who opt-out of participation in the DRIP (including those common stockholders whose shares are held through a broker who has opted out of participation in the DRIP) generally will receive all distributions in cash.

 

In addition to the regular monthly distributions, and subject to available taxable earnings of the Company, the Company may make periodic special distributions representing the excess of the Company’s net taxable income over the Company’s aggregate monthly distributions paid during the year (or for other purposes).

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company declared and paid monthly distributions on common stock of approximately $2.5 million or approximately $0.36 per share. In addition, on January 24, 2022 the Company paid a special distribution on common stock of $1,368,945 or $0.20 per share, to shareholders of record as of December 23, 2021.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company declared and paid dividends on the Series A Term Preferred Stock of approximately $0.5 million or approximately $0.31 per share.

 

The characterization of distributions paid to common stockholders, as set forth in the Financial Highlights, reflect estimates made by the Company for federal income tax purposes. Such estimates are subject to change once the final determination of the source of all distributions has been made by the Company.

 

3.INVESTMENTS

 

Fair Value Measurement

The following tables summarize the valuation of the Company’s investments measured and reported at fair value under the fair value hierarchy levels described in Note 2 “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” as of March 31, 2022:

 

Fair Value Measurement (in millions)                
   Level I   Level II   Level III   Total 
Assets                    
CLO Debt  $-   $114.68   $-   $114.68 
CLO Equity   -    -    55.61   $55.61 
                     
Total Assets at Fair Value  $-   $114.68   $55.61   $170.30 
                     
Liabilites at Fair Value Under FVO                    
5.00% Series A Term Preferred Stock due 2026  $36.98   $-   $-   $36.98 
                     
Total Liabilites at Fair Value Under FVO  $36.98   $-   $-   $36.98 

 

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Eagle Point Income Company Inc. 

Notes to the Financial Statements 

March 31, 2022

(Unaudited)

 

The changes in investments classified as Level III are as follows for the three months ended March 31, 2022:

 

Change in Investments Classified as Level III (in millions)    
   CLO Equity 
Balance as of January 1, 2022  $53.27 
Purchases of investments   5.12 
Proceeds from sales or maturity of investments ⁽¹⁾   (1.35)
Net realized gains (losses) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   (1.42)
Balance as of March 31, 2022 ⁽²⁾  $55.61 
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments still held as of March 31, 2022    $  (1.42 )

 

     ⁽¹⁾ Proceeds from sales or maturity of investments represent the return of capital on portfolio investments from recurring cash flows.

     ⁽²⁾ There were no transfers in or out of Level III during the period.

 

The net realized gains (losses) recorded for Level III investments, if any, are reported in the net realized gain (loss) on investments balance in the Statement of Operations. Net changes in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are reported in the net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments balance in the Statement of Operations.

 

Valuation of CLO Debt

The Company’s investments in CLO debt have been valued using an independent pricing service. The valuation methodology of the independent pricing service includes incorporating data comprised of observable market transactions, executable bids, broker quotes from dealers with two sided markets, as well as transaction activity from comparable securities to those being valued. As the independent pricing service contemplates real time market data and no unobservable inputs or significant judgment has been used by the Adviser in the valuation of the Company’s investment in CLO debt, such positions are considered Level II assets.

 

Valuation of CLO Equity

The Adviser utilizes the output of a third-party financial model to estimate the fair value of CLO equity investments. The model contains detailed information on the characteristics of each CLO, including recent information about assets and liabilities from data sources such as trustee reports, and is used to project future cash flows to the CLO note tranches, as well as management fees.

 

The following table summarizes the quantitative inputs and assumptions used for investments categorized as Level III of the fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2022. In addition to the techniques and inputs noted in the table below, the Adviser may use other valuation techniques and methodologies when determining the Company’s fair value measurements as provided for in the valuation policy approved by the Board. The table below is not intended to be all-inclusive, but rather provides information on the significant Level III inputs as they relate to the Company’s fair value measurements as of March 31, 2022. Unobservable inputs and assumptions are periodically reviewed and updated as necessary to reflect current market conditions.

 

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Eagle Point Income Company Inc. 

Notes to the Financial Statements 

March 31, 2022

(Unaudited)

 

    Quantitative Information about Level III Fair Value Measurements 
Assets   Fair Value as of
March 31, 2022 (mm)
   Valuation Techniques/Methodologies  Unobservable Inputs  Range / Weighted Average⁽¹⁾
CLO Equity  $55.6   Discounted Cash Flows  Annual Default Rate ⁽²⁾  0.00% - 2.97%
           Annual Prepayment Rate ⁽³⁾  25% / 25%
           Reinvestment Spread  3.45% - 3.75% / 3.57%
           Reinvestment Price  99.50%
           Recovery Rate  69.62% - 70.00% / 69.87%
           Expected Yield  15.63% - 26.58% / 17.55%

 

⁽¹⁾ Weighted average calculations are based on the fair value of investments.

⁽²⁾ A weighted average is not presented as the input in the discounted cash flow model varies over the life of an investment.

⁽³⁾ 0% is assumed for defaulted and non-performing assets.

 

Increases (decreases) in the annual default rate, reinvestment price and expected yield in isolation would result in a lower (higher) fair value measurement. Increases (decreases) in the reinvestment spread and recovery rate in isolation would result in a higher (lower) fair value measurement. Changes in the annual prepayment rate may result in a higher (lower) fair value, depending on the circumstances. Generally, a change in the assumption used for the annual default rate may be accompanied by a directionally opposite change in the assumption used for the annual prepayment rate and recovery rate.

 

The Adviser categorizes CLO equity as Level III investments. Certain pricing inputs may be unobservable. An active market may exist, but not necessarily for CLO equity investments the Company holds as of the reporting date.

 

Valuation of Series A Term Preferred Stock

The Series A Term Preferred Stock is considered a Level I security and is valued at the official closing price, taken from the NYSE.

 

Investment Risk Factors

 

The following list is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all of the potential risks associated with the Company. The Company’s prospectus provides a detailed discussion of the Company’s risks and considerations. The risks described in the prospectus are not the only risks the Company faces. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to the Company or that are currently deemed to be immaterial also may materially and adversely affect its business, financial condition and/or operating results. 

 

Global Economic Risks

Terrorist acts, acts of war, natural disasters, outbreaks or pandemics may disrupt the Company’s operations, as well as the operations of the businesses in which it invests. Such acts have created, and continue to create, economic and political uncertainties and have contributed to global economic instability. For example, many countries have experienced outbreaks of infectious illnesses in recent decades, including swine flu, avian influenza, SARS and COVID-19. Since December 2019, the spread of COVID-19 has caused social unrest and commercial disruption on a global scale.

 

Global economies and financial markets are highly interconnected, and conditions and events in one country, region or financial market may adversely impact issuers in a different country, region or financial market. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has magnified these risks and has had, and will continue to have, a material adverse impact on local economies in the affected jurisdictions and also on the global economy, as cross border commercial activity and market sentiment have been impacted by the outbreak and government and other measures seeking to contain its spread. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have contributed to increased volatility in global financial markets and have affected countries, regions, companies, industries and market sectors more dramatically than others. The COVID-19 pandemic has had, and any other outbreak of an infectious disease or serious environmental or public health concern could have, a significant negative impact on economic and market conditions, could exacerbate pre-existing political, social and economic risks in certain countries or regions and could trigger a

 

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Eagle Point Income Company Inc.

Notes to the Financial Statements

March 31, 2022

(Unaudited)

 

prolonged period of global economic slowdown, which may impact the Company and its underlying investments.

 

The trajectory of the COVID-19 pandemic will depend on numerous factors, including the emergence of new coronavirus variants, the speed and scale of vaccine distribution, and the implementation of other mitigation measures. Accordingly, it is impossible to know how long the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will last or the severity thereof. Shortly after the emergence of the pandemic, federal, state and local governments, as well as foreign governments, took aggressive steps to address problems experienced by the markets and by businesses and the economy in general; however, there can be no assurance that, in the event of future outbreaks, governments will take similar actions that such actions will be successful. It is also possible that government intervention has caused, or in the future will cause, market distortions or other indirect consequences that adversely affect the Company and its underlying investments.

 

To the extent the Company’s underlying investments are overweight in certain countries, regions, companies, industries or market sectors, such positions will increase the risk of loss from adverse developments affecting those countries, regions, companies, industries or sectors. The COVID-19 pandemic and related government-imposed restrictions have imposed, and may in the future impose, severe financial harm on certain industries to which the Company is exposed indirectly through its CLOs investments’ underlying loan assets. For example, in 2020, the airline and hotel industries previously experienced sharp declines in revenue due to restrictions on travel, hospitals and other healthcare companies experienced financial losses as a result of increased expenses and declining revenue as patients chose to delay elective or routine procedures, and many casino operators were forced to limit operations due to the imposition of mandatory business closures and to address social distancing guidelines.

 

Following the onset of the pandemic, certain CLOs held by the Company experienced increased defaults by underlying borrowers. Obligor defaults and rating agency downgrades caused, and may in the future cause, payments that would have otherwise been made to the CLO equity or CLO debt securities that the Company held to instead be diverted to buy additional loans within a given CLO or paid to senior CLO debt holders as an early amortization payment. In addition, defaults and downgrades of underlying obligors caused, and may in the future cause, a decline in the value of CLO securities generally. If CLO cash flows or income decrease as a result of the pandemic, the portion of the Company’s distribution comprised of a return of capital could increase or distributions could be reduced.

 

Liquidity Risk

The securities issued by CLOs generally offer less liquidity than below investment grade or high-yield corporate debt, and are subject to certain transfer restrictions imposed on certain financial instruments and other eligibility requirements on prospective transferees. Other investments the Company may purchase through privately negotiated transactions may also be illiquid or subject to legal restrictions on their transfer. As a result of this illiquidity, the Company’s ability to sell certain investments quickly, or at all, in response to changes in economic and other conditions and to receive a fair price when selling such investments may be limited, which could prevent the Company from making sales to mitigate losses on such investments.

 

Risks of Investing in CLOs

The Company’s investments consist primarily of CLO securities and the Company may invest in other related structured finance securities. CLOs and structured finance securities are generally backed by an asset or a pool of assets (typically senior secured loans and other credit-related assets in the case of a CLO) which serve as collateral. The Company and other investors in CLOs and related structured finance securities ultimately bear the credit risk of the underlying collateral. If there are defaults or the relevant collateral otherwise underperforms, scheduled payments to senior tranches of such securities take precedence over those of junior tranches, and scheduled payments to junior tranches have a priority in the right of payment to subordinated/equity tranches. Therefore, CLO and other structured finance securities may present risks similar to those of the other types of debt obligations and, in fact, such risks may be of greater significance in the case of CLO and other structured finance securities. In addition to the general risks associated with investing in debt securities, CLO securities carry additional risks, including, but not limited to: (1) the possibility that distributions from collateral assets will not be adequate to make interest or other payments; (2) the quality of the collateral may decline in value or default; (3) the fact that investments in CLO junior debt and equity tranches will likely be subordinate in right of payment to other senior classes of CLO debt; and (4) the complex

 

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Eagle Point Income Company Inc.

Notes to the Financial Statements

March 31, 2022

(Unaudited)

 

structure of the security may not be fully understood at the time of investment and may produce disputes with the issuer or unexpected investment results.

 

Interest Rate Risk

The fair value of certain investments held by the Company may be significantly affected by changes in interest rates. In general, rising interest rates will negatively affect the price of a fixed rate debt instrument and falling interest rates will have a positive effect on the price of a fixed rate instrument. Although senior secured loans are generally floating rate instruments, the Company’s investments in senior secured loans through junior debt and equity tranches of CLOs are sensitive to interest rate levels and volatility. Although CLOs are generally structured to mitigate the risk of interest rate mismatch, there may be some difference between the timing of interest rate resets on the assets and liabilities of a CLO. Such a mismatch could have a negative effect on the amount of funds distributed to CLO equity investors. In addition, in the event of a significant rising interest rate environment and/or economic downturn, loan defaults may increase and result in credit losses which may adversely affect the Company’s cash flow, fair value of its assets and operating results. In the event that the Company’s interest expense were to increase relative to income, or sufficient financing became unavailable, return on investments and cash available for distribution to stockholders or to make other payments on the Company’s securities would be reduced.

 

LIBOR Risk

The CLO equity and debt securities in which the Company invests earn interest at, and CLOs in which it invests typically obtain financing at, a floating rate based on LIBOR.

 

On July 27, 2017, the Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”), the United Kingdom's financial regulatory body and regulator of LIBOR, announced that after 2021 it will cease its active encouragement of banks to provide the quotations needed to sustain LIBOR due to the absence of an active market for interbank unsecured lending and other reasons. On March 5, 2021, the FCA announced that all LIBOR settings will either cease to be provided by any administrator, or no longer be representative (i) immediately after December 31, 2021 for all GBP, EUR, CHF and JPY LIBOR settings and one-week and two-month US dollar LIBOR settings, and (ii) immediately after June 30, 2023 for the remaining US dollar LIBOR settings, including three-month US dollar LIBOR.

 

Replacement rates that have been identified include the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR, which is intended to replace U.S. dollar LIBOR and measures the cost of overnight borrowings through repurchase agreement transactions collateralized with U.S. Treasury securities) and the Sterling Overnight Index Average Rate (SONIA, which is intended to replace GBP LIBOR and measures the overnight interest rate paid by banks for unsecured transactions in the sterling market), although other replacement rates could be adopted by market participants. On July 29, 2021, the Alternative Reference Rates Committee (“ARRC”) announced that it recommended Term SOFR, a similar forward-looking term rate which will be based on SOFR, for business loans. As of the date of the financial statements, certain senior secured loans had already transitioned to utilizing SOFR based interest rates and newly issued CLO debt securities had begun to transition to such replacement rate. Nevertheless, there can be no assurance that Term SOFR will ultimately be broadly adopted as a replacement to LIBOR.

 

Loans held by CLO issuers and other issuers in which the Company may invest may reference LIBOR, and the termination of LIBOR presents risks to such issuers and, indirectly, the Company. As LIBOR is currently being reformed, investors should be aware that: (a) any changes to LIBOR could affect the level of the published rate, including to cause it to be lower and/or more volatile than it would otherwise be; (b) if the applicable rate of interest on any CLO security is calculated with reference to a tenor which is discontinued, such rate of interest will then be determined by the provisions of the affected CLO security, which may include determination by the relevant calculation agent in its discretion; (c) the administrator of LIBOR will not have any involvement in the CLOs or loans and may take any actions in respect of LIBOR without regard to the effect of such actions on the CLOs or loans; and (d) any uncertainty in the value of LIBOR or, the development of a widespread market view that LIBOR has been manipulated or any uncertainty in the prominence of LIBOR as a benchmark interest rate due to the recent regulatory reform may adversely affect the liquidity of the securities in the secondary market and their market value. Any of the above or any other significant change to the setting of LIBOR could have a material adverse effect on the value of, and the amount payable under, (i) any underlying assets of a CLO which pay interest linked to a LIBOR rate and (ii) the CLO securities in which the Company invests.

 

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Eagle Point Income Company Inc.

Notes to the Financial Statements

March 31, 2022

(Unaudited)

 

If LIBOR is eliminated as a benchmark rate, market participants (including the Company) may be subject to the risk that an acceptable transition mechanism may not be found or may not be suitable for a particular issuer. In addition, any alternative reference rate and any pricing adjustments required in connection with the transition from LIBOR may impose costs on issuers or may not be suitable to close out positions and enter into replacement trades. Any such consequence could have a material adverse effect on an issuer in whose securities the Company may invest and their ability to make distributions or service outstanding debt. If no replacement conventions develop, it is uncertain what effect broadly divergent interest rate calculation methodologies in the markets will have on the price and liquidity of CLO securities and the ability of the collateral manager to effectively mitigate interest rate risks. While the issuers and the trustee of a CLO may enter into a reference rate amendment or the collateral manager may designate a designated reference rate, in each case, subject to the conditions described in a CLO indenture, there can be no assurance that a change to any alternative benchmark rate (a) will be adopted, (b) will effectively mitigate interest rate risks or result in an equivalent methodology for determining the interest rates on the floating rate instrument, (c) will be adopted prior to any date on which the issuer suffers adverse consequences from the elimination or modification or potential elimination or modification of LIBOR or (d) will not have a material adverse effect on the holders of the CLO securities.

 

In addition, the effect of a phase out of LIBOR on U.S. senior secured loans, the underlying assets of CLOs, is currently unclear. To the extent that any replacement rate utilized for senior secured loans differs from that utilized for a CLO that holds those loans, the CLO would experience an interest rate mismatch between its assets and liabilities, which could have an adverse impact on the Company’s net investment income and portfolio returns.

 

Low Interest Rate Environment

As of the date of the financial statements, interest rates in the United States are near historic lows. These historically low interest rate levels magnify the risks associated with rising interest rates described under “Interest Rate Risk,” above. The senior secured loans underlying the CLOs in which the Company invests typically have floating interest rates. A rising interest rate environment may increase loan defaults, resulting in losses for the CLOs in which the Company invests. In addition, increasing interest rates may lead to higher prepayment rates, as corporate borrowers look to avoid escalating interest payments or refinance floating rate loans. Further, a general rise in interest rates will increase the financing costs of the CLOs. However, since many of the senior secured loans within these CLOs have LIBOR floors, if LIBOR is below the applicable LIBOR floor (which can typically range from 0.00% to 1.00% depending on the loan), there may not be corresponding increases in investment income, which could result in the CLO not having adequate cash to make interest or other payments on the securities which the Company holds.

 

Leverage Risk

The Company has incurred leverage through the BNP Credit Facility, and the Company may incur additional leverage, directly or indirectly, through one or more special purpose vehicles, including indebtedness for borrowed money and leverage in the form of derivative transactions, repurchase agreement transactions, short sale transactions, shares of preferred stock and other structures and instruments, in significant amounts and on terms the Adviser and the Board deem appropriate, subject to applicable limitations under the 1940 Act. Such leverage may be used for the acquisition and financing of the Company’s investments, to pay fees and expenses and for other purposes. Any such leverage does not include embedded or inherent leverage in CLO structures in which the Company invests or in derivative instruments in which the Company may invest. Accordingly, there is effectively a layering of leverage in the Company’s overall structure. The more leverage is employed, the more likely a substantial change will occur in the Company’s net asset value (“NAV”). For instance, any decrease in the Company’s income would cause net income to decline more sharply than it would have had the Company not borrowed. In addition, any event adversely affecting the value of an investment would be magnified to the extent leverage is utilized.

 

Highly Subordinated and Leveraged Securities Risk

The Company’s portfolio includes junior debt and equity investments in CLOs, which involve a number of significant risks. CLO junior debt and equity securities are typically very highly leveraged (with CLO equity securities typically being leveraged nine to thirteen times), and therefore the junior debt and equity tranches in which the Company invests are subject to a higher degree of risk of total loss. In particular, investors in CLO securities

 

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Eagle Point Income Company Inc.

Notes to the Financial Statements

March 31, 2022

(Unaudited)

 

indirectly bear risks of the collateral held by such CLOs. The Company generally has the right to receive payments only from the CLOs, and generally does not have direct rights against the underlying borrowers or the entity that sponsored the CLO.

 

Credit Risk

If a CLO in which the Company invests, an underlying asset of any such CLO or any other type of credit investment in the Company’s portfolio declines in price or fails to pay interest or principal when due because the issuer or debtor, as the case may be, experiences a decline in its financial status either or both the Company’s income and NAV may be adversely impacted. Non-payment would result in a reduction of the Company’s income, a reduction in the value of the applicable CLO security or other credit investment experiencing non-payment and, potentially, a decrease in the Company’s NAV. To the extent the credit rating assigned to a security in the Company’s portfolio is downgraded, the market price and liquidity of such security may be adversely affected. In addition, if a CLO in which the Company invests triggers an event of default as a result of failing to make payments when due or for other reasons, the CLO would be subject to the possibility of liquidation, which could result in full loss of value to the CLO junior debt and equity investors. CLO equity tranches are the most likely tranche to suffer a loss of all of their value in those circumstances.

 

Risks Related to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Russia’s recent military incursion into Ukraine, the response of the United States and other countries, and the potential for wider conflict, has increased volatility and uncertainty in the financial markets and may adversely affect the Company. Immediately following Russia’s invasion, the United States and other countries imposed wide-ranging economic sanctions on Russia, individual Russian citizens, and Russian banking entities and other businesses, including those in the energy sector. These unprecedented sanctions have been highly disruptive to the Russian economy and, given the interconnectedness of today’s global economy, could have broad and unforeseen macroeconomic implications. The ultimate nature, extent and duration of Russia’s military actions (including the potential for cyberattacks and espionage), and the response of state governments and businesses, cannot be predicted at this time. However, further escalation of the conflict could result in significant market disruptions, and negatively affect global supply chains, inflation and global growth. These and any related events could negatively impact the performance of the Company’s underlying obligors and/or the market value of our common shares or preferred stock.

 

4.RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

Investment Adviser

On October 5, 2018, the Company entered into an investment advisory agreement with the Adviser (the “Advisory Agreement”). Pursuant to the terms of the Advisory Agreement, the Company pays the Adviser, for its services, a management fee equal to an annual rate of 1.25% of the Company’s “Managed Assets”. Managed Assets are defined as the Company’s total assets (including assets attributable to the Company’s use of leverage) minus the sum of the Company’s accrued liabilities (other than liabilities incurred for the purpose of creating leverage). The management fee is calculated monthly and payable quarterly in arrears based on the Company’s Managed Assets at the end of each calendar month. For the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company was charged a management fee of approximately $0.5 million, all of which was payable as of March 31, 2022.

 

Administrator

Effective October 5, 2018, the Company entered into an administration agreement (the “Administration Agreement”) with the Administrator, an affiliate of the Adviser. Pursuant to the Administration Agreement, the Administrator performs, or arranges for the performance of, the Company’s required administrative services, which include being responsible for the financial records which the Company is required to maintain and preparing reports which are disseminated to the Company’s stockholders. In addition, the Administrator provides the Company with accounting services, assists the Company in determining and publishing its NAV, oversees the preparation and filing of the Company’s tax returns, monitors the Company’s compliance with tax laws and regulations, and prepares and assists the Company with any audits by an independent public accounting firm of the financial statements. The Administrator is also responsible for printing and disseminating reports to the Company’s stockholders and maintaining the Company’s website, providing support to investor relations, generally overseeing the payment of the Company’s expenses and the performance of administrative and professional services rendered to the Company

 

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Notes to the Financial Statements

March 31, 2022

(Unaudited)

 

by others, and providing such other administrative services as the Company may from time to time designate.

 

Payments under the Administration Agreement are equal to an amount based upon the Company’s allocable portion of the Administrator’s overhead in performing its obligations under the Administration Agreement, including rent, the fees and expenses associated with performing compliance functions and the Company’s allocable portion of the compensation of the Company’s chief compliance officer, chief financial officer, chief operating officer and the Company’s allocable portion of the compensation of any related support staff. The Company’s allocable portion of such compensation is based on an allocation of the time spent on the Company relative to other matters. To the extent the Administrator outsources any of its functions, the Company pays the fees on a direct basis, without profit to the Administrator. Certain accounting and other administrative services have been delegated by the Administrator to SS&C Technologies, Inc. (“SS&C”). The Administration Agreement may be terminated by the Company without penalty upon not less than sixty days’ written notice to the Administrator and by the Administrator upon not less than ninety days’ written notice to the Company. The Administration Agreement is approved by the Board, including by a majority of the Company’s independent directors, on an annual basis.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company was charged a total of approximately $0.15 million in administration fees consisting of approximately $0.12 million and $0.03 million, relating to services provided by the Administrator and SS&C, respectively, which are included in the Statement of Operations, and of which approximately $0.12 million was payable as of March 31, 2022 and reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Affiliated Ownership

As of March 31, 2022, the Adviser and its affiliates and senior investment team held an aggregate of 0.79% of the Company’s common stock. In addition, an affiliate of Enstar holds an indirect non-controlling ownership interest in the Adviser. As of March 31, 2022, subsidiaries of Enstar, including Cavello Bay, held an aggregate of 53.8% of the Company’s common stock.

 

5.COMMON STOCK

 

As of March 31, 2022, there were 150,000,000 shares of common stock authorized, of which 6,995,913 shares were issued and outstanding.

 

On May 29, 2020, the Company filed a new shelf registration statement with 150,000,000 shares of common stock authorized.

 

On December 20, 2021, the Company launched a new ATM offering to sell up to $2,600,000 aggregate amount of its common stock, pursuant to a prospectus supplement filed with the SEC on May 29, 2020 and additional supplements thereafter.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company sold 111,622 shares of its common stock, pursuant to the ATM offerings for total net proceeds to the Company of approximately $1.8 million. In connection with such sales, the Company paid a total of $18,343 in sales agent commissions.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2022, 2,327 shares of common stock were issued in connection with the DRIP for total net proceeds to the Company of approximately $0.04 million.

 

6.MANDATORY REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK

 

As of March 31, 2022, there were 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock authorized, par value $0.001 per share, of which 1,521,649 shares of Series A Term Preferred Stock were issued and outstanding.

 

The Company is required to redeem all outstanding shares of the Series A Term Preferred Stock on October 30, 2026, at a redemption price of $25 per share (the “Series A Liquidation Preference”), plus accumulated but unpaid dividends, if any. At any time on or after October 31, 2023, the Company may, at its sole option, redeem the

 

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Eagle Point Income Company Inc.

Notes to the Financial Statements

March 31, 2022

(Unaudited)

 

outstanding shares of the Series A Term Preferred Stock.

 

The Company has accounted for its Series A Term Preferred Stock utilizing the FVO under ASC 825. Accordingly, the Series A Term Preferred Stock is measured at fair value. The Company incurred additional issuance costs in the aggregate amount of approximately $.08 million, which consisted of approximately $0.08 million of professional fees and $.01 million of other expenses, which were expensed as incurred in the three months ended March 31, 2022.

 

The estimated change in fair value of the Series A Term Preferred Stock attributable to market risk for the three months ended March 31, 2022 is approximately $0.2 million, which is recorded as unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on liabilities at fair value under the FVO on the Statement of Operations.

 

The estimated change in fair value of the Series A Term Preferred Stock attributable to instrument-specific credit risk for the three months ended March 31, 2022 is approximately $1.7 million, which is recorded as unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on liabilities at fair value under the FVO on the Statement of Comprehensive Income. The Company defines the change in fair value attributable to instrument-specific credit risk as the excess of the total change in fair value over the change in fair value attributable to changes in a base market rate, such as the 5-Year Markit CDX North America Investment Grade Index.

 

Except where otherwise stated in the 1940 Act or the Company’s certificate of incorporation, each holder of Preferred Stock will be entitled to one vote for each share of preferred stock held on each matter submitted to a vote of the Company’s stockholders. The Company’s preferred stockholders and common stockholders will vote together as a single class on all matters submitted to the Company’s stockholders. Additionally, the Company’s preferred stockholders will have the right to elect two Preferred Directors at all times, while the Company’s preferred stockholders and common stockholders, voting together as a single class, will elect the remaining members of the Board.

 

On December 20, 2021, the Company launched a new ATM offering to sell up to 140,000 shares of Series A Term Preferred Stock with an aggregate liquidation preference of $3,500,000, pursuant to a prospectus supplement filed with the SEC on May 29, 2020 and additional supplements thereafter.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company sold 121,649 shares of its Series A Term Preferred Stock, pursuant to the ATM offerings for total net proceeds to the Company of approximately $3.0 million. In connection with such sales, the Company paid a total of $61,255 in sales agent commissions.

 

See Note 10 “Asset Coverage” for further discussion on the Company’s calculation of asset coverage with respect to its Preferred Stock.

 

7.COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

The Company is not currently subject to any material legal proceedings. 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. While the outcome of these legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company does not expect these proceedings will have a material effect upon its financial condition or results of operations.

 

As of March 31, 2022, the Company had no unfunded commitments.

 

8.INDEMNIFICATIONS

 

Under the Company’s organizational documents, its officers and directors are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Company. In addition, during the normal course of business, the Company enters into contracts containing a variety of representations which provide general indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these agreements cannot be known; however, the Company expects any risk

 

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Notes to the Financial Statements

March 31, 2022

(Unaudited)

 

of loss to be remote.

 

9.REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY

 

The Company may utilize leverage to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act. The Company may obtain leverage using any form of financial leverage instruments, including funds borrowed from banks or other financial institutions, margin facilities, notes or preferred stock and leverage attributable to repurchase agreements or similar transactions. Instruments that create leverage are generally considered to be senior securities under the 1940 Act. The use of leverage creates an opportunity for increased net income and capital appreciation, but also creates additional risks and expenses which will be borne entirely by common stock holders. The Company’s leverage strategy may not ultimately be successful.

 

On September 24, 2021 the Company entered into a credit agreement with BNP Paribas, as lender, that established a revolving credit facility (the “BNP Credit Facility”). Pursuant to the terms of the BNP Credit Facility, the Company can borrow up to an aggregate principal balance of $25,000,000 (the “Commitment Amount”). Such borrowings under the BNP Credit Facility bear interest at 1 month LIBOR plus a spread. The Company is required to pay a commitment fee on the unused amount.

 

The BNP Credit Facility will mature on the earlier of (i) the termination of the Commitment, as defined by the terms of the BNP Credit Facility or (ii) the scheduled maturity date of September 23, 2022. The Company has the option to extend the maturity from time to time in accordance with the BNP Credit Facility agreement.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company had an average outstanding borrowing and average interest rate of approximately $18.8 million and 1.88%, respectively. The interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2022 on the BNP Credit Facility was approximately $0.1 million, inclusive of the commitment fee, and is recorded on the Statement of Operations. As of March 31, 2022, the current outstanding borrowing amount was approximately $21.3 million, which is presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

See Note 10 “Asset Coverage” for further discussion on the Company’s calculation of asset coverage with respect to the BNP Credit Facility.

 

10.ASSET COVERAGE

 

Under the provisions of the 1940 Act, the Company is permitted to issue senior securities, including debt securities and preferred stock, and borrow from banks or other financial institutions, provided that the Company satisfies certain asset coverage requirements.

 

With respect to senior securities that are stocks, such as the Series A Term Preferred Stock, the Company is required to have asset coverage of at least 200%, as measured at the time of the issuance of any such senior securities that are stocks and calculated as the ratio of the Company’s total assets, less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior securities, over the aggregate amount of the Company’s outstanding senior securities representing indebtedness plus the aggregate liquidation preference of any outstanding shares of senior securities that are stocks.

 

With respect to senior securities representing indebtedness, such as the BNP Credit Facility or any bank borrowings (other than temporary borrowings as defined under the 1940 Act), the Company is required to have asset coverage of at least 300%, as measured at the time of borrowing and calculated as the ratio of the Company’s total assets, less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior securities, over the aggregate amount of the Company’s outstanding senior securities representing indebtedness.

 

If the Company’s asset coverage declines below 300% (or 200%, as applicable), the Company would be prohibited under the 1940 Act from incurring additional debt or issuing additional preferred stock and from declaring certain distributions to its stockholders. In addition, the terms of the BNP Credit Facility require the Company to cure any breach of the applicable asset coverage if the Company fails to maintain the applicable asset coverage, and the terms of the Preferred Stock require the Company to redeem shares of the Preferred Stock, if such failure to maintain the

 

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Notes to the Financial Statements

March 31, 2022

(Unaudited)

 

applicable asset coverage is not cured by a certain date.

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s asset coverage with respect to its Series A Term Preferred Stock and credit facilities as of March 31, 2022, and as of December 31, 2021:

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31, 2022   December 31, 2021 
Total Assets  $174,803,173   $173,181,861 
Less liabilities and debts not represented by senior securities  $(939,199)  $(2,456,694)
Net total assets and liabilities  $173,863,974   $170,725,167 
           
Preferred Stock  $38,041,225   $35,000,000 
Credit Facilities  $21,300,000   $19,550,000 
   $59,341,225   $54,550,000 
           
Asset coverage for preferred stock ⁽¹⁾   293%   313%
Asset coverage for debt securities ⁽²⁾   816%   873%

 

⁽¹⁾ Asset coverage of the preferred stock is calculated in accordance with Section 18(h) of the 1940 act, as generally described above.

⁽²⁾ Asset coverage of the debt securities is calculated in accordance with Section 18(h) of the 1940 act, as generally described above.

 

11.SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

On April 29, 2022, the Company paid a monthly distribution of $0.125 per share on its common stock to holders of record as of April 11, 2022. Additionally, on May 18, 2022, the Company declared three separate distributions of $0.125 per share on its common stock. The distributions are payable on each of July 29, 2022, August 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022 to holders of record as of July 11, 2022, August 11, 2022 and September 12, 2022, respectively.

 

On April 29, 2022, the Company paid a monthly distribution of $0.104167 per share on its Series A Preferred Stock to holders of record as of April 11, 2022. Additionally, on May 18, 2022, the Company declared three separate distributions of $0.104167 per share of its Series A Preferred Stock. The distributions are payable on each of July 29, 2022, August 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022 to holders of record as of July 11, 2022, August 11, 2022 and September 12, 2022, respectively.

 

Management’s unaudited estimate of the range of the Company’s NAV per common share as of April 30, 2022 was $16.19 to $16.23.

 

As of May 20, 2022, the aggregate outstanding principal amount borrowed by the Company from the BNP Credit Facility was approximately $16.7 million.

 

Management of the Company has evaluated the need for disclosures and/or adjustments resulting from subsequent events through the date of release of this report, and has determined there are no events in addition to those described above which would require adjustment to or disclosure in the financial statements and related notes through the date of release of this report.

 

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Eagle Point Income Company Inc.

Financial Highlights

(Unaudited)

 

   For the               For the period from 
   three months ended   For the year ended   For the year ended   For the year ended   October 16, 2018 
Per Share Data  March 31, 2022   December 31, 2021   December 31, 2020   December 31, 2019   to December 31, 2018 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $16.76   $16.89   $19.34   $18.28   $20.00 
                          
Net investment income, before fee waivers and expenses reimbursed (1) (2)   0.33    0.98    1.27    1.15    0.10 
Management fee voluntarily waived by the Adviser (1)   -    -    -    0.08    0.05 
Expenses reimbursed by the Adviser (1)   -    -    -    0.06    0.20 
Administration fee voluntarily waived by the Administrator (1)   -    -    -    0.03    - 
Net investment income   0.33    0.98    1.27    1.32    0.35 
                          
Net realized gain (loss) and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (1) (3)   (0.49)   0.38    (2.21)   0.70    (1.72)
Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on liabilities at fair value under the fair value option   0.03    (0.01)               
                          
Net income (loss) and net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   (0.12)   1.35    (0.94)   2.02    (1.37)
                          
Common stock distributions from net investment income (4)   (0.36)   (1.33)   (1.32)   (0.69)   (0.35)
Common stock distributions from net realized gains on investments (4)   -    -    -    -    - 
Common stock distributions from tax return of capital (4)   -    -    (0.18)   -    - 
Total common stock distributions declared to stockholders (4)   (0.36)   (1.33)   (1.50)   (0.69)   (0.35)
                          
Common stock distributions based on weighted average shares impact (5)   -    (0.02)   -    (0.15)   - 
Total common stock distributions   (0.36)   (1.35)   (1.50)   (0.84)   (0.35)
                          
Effect of other comprehensive income   0.25    (0.13)               
                          
Effect of shares issued (6)   -    0.10    -    (0.19)     
Effect of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering expenses associated with shares issued  (6)   -   (0.10)   (0.01)          
Effect of offering expenses associated with shares issued (7)   -    -    -    (0.12)     
Effect of shares issued in accordance with the Company's dividend reinvestment plan   -    -    -    -      
Effect of paid-in capital contribution (8)   -    -    -    0.19      
Net effect of shares issued   -   -    (0.01)   (0.12)   - 
                          
Net asset value at end of period  $16.52   $16.76   $16.89   $19.34   $18.28 
Per share market value at beginning of period (9)  $17.03   $14.41   $18.76   $19.89     N/A  
Per share market value at end of period  $16.85   $17.03   $14.41   $18.76     N/A  
                          
Total return, based on market value (10)   2.31%   26.55%   -14.07%   -2.27%    N/A  
Total return, based on net asset value (11)   0.72%   7.22%   -4.91%   9.56%   -6.85%
                          
Shares of common stock outstanding at end of period   6,995,913    6,881,964    6,106,458    6,018,273    3,769,596 
                          
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                         
Net asset value at end of period  $115,568,741   $115,349,167   $103,120,136   $116,408,383   $68,923,362 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (12) (14)   8.28%   5.66%   8.65%   6.67%   8.54%
Ratio of expenses, before fee waivers and expenses reimbursed, to average net assets (12) (13) (14)   5.77%   5.36%   3.99%   2.75%   3.12%
Ratio of expenses, after fee waivers and expenses reimbursed, to average net assets (12) (13) (14)   N/A    N/A    N/A    1.89%   0.00%
Portfolio turnover rate (15)   2.57%   27.98%   29.14%   11.42%   2.35%
Asset coverage of preferred stock   293%   313%   313%          
Asset coverage of debt securities   816%   873%   873%   947%     
                          
Credit Facility:                         
Principal amount outstanding at end of period  $21,300,000   $19,550,000   $14,815,000   $13,743,000   $- 
Asset coverage per $1,000 at end of period (16)  $8,162.63   $8,732.75   $7,960.52   $9,470.38   $- 

 

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Eagle Point Income Company Inc.

Financial Highlights

(Unaudited)

 

Footnotes to the Financial Highlights:

 

(1)Per share amounts are based on the weighted average of shares of common stock outstanding for the period.
(2)Per share distributions paid to preferred stockholders are reflected in net investment income, and totaled ($0.07) per share of common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
(3)Net realized gain (loss) and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments may include a balancing figure to reconcile to the change in NAV per share at the end of each period. The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not agree with the change in the aggregate net realized gain (loss) and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments for the period because of the timing of sales of the Company’s common stock in relation to fluctuating market values for the portfolio.
(4)The information provided is based on estimates available at each respective period. The Company’s final taxable income and the actual amount required to be distributed will be finally determined when the Company files its final tax returns and may vary from these estimates.
(5)Represents the difference between the per share amount distributed to common stockholders of record and the per share amount distributed based on the weighted average of shares of common stock outstanding for the period.
(6)Represents the effect per share of the Company’s issuance of shares of common stock pursuant to a private placement in May 2019 and the Company’s ATM and follow on offerings. Effect of shares issued reflect the impact of the offering price when compared to management’s estimated NAV per share at the time of each respective offering.
(7)Represents the effect per share of offering expenses incurred prior to or in connection with the Company’s IPO.
(8)Represents the effect of the paid-in capital contribution made by an affiliate of the Adviser pursuant to a private placement in May 2019.
(9)Represents the IPO price as of July 23, 2019 for the year ended December 31, 2019.
(10)Total return based on market value is calculated assuming shares of the Company’s common stock were purchased at the market price as of the beginning of the period, and distributions paid to common stockholders during the period were reinvested at prices obtained by the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan, and the total number of shares were sold at the closing market price per share on the last day of the period. For the year ended December 31, 2019 the total return on market value is calculated as the change in market value per share for the period commencing July 23, 2019, the date of the Company’s IPO, through December 31, 2019. The beginning market value per share is based on the initial public offering price of $19.89 per share. Total return does not reflect any sales load.
(11)Total return based on net asset value is calculated as the change in net asset value per share during the period plus declared and paid dividends per share, divided by the beginning net asset value per share.
(12)Ratios for the period from October 16, 2018 to December 31, 2018 and for the three months ended March 31, 2022 are annualized. Ratios include the impact of the fee waivers and expenses reimbursed by the Adviser, where applicable.
(13)Expenses of the Company for the period from October 16, 2018 to December 31, 2018 and for the period from January 1, 2019 to May 31, 2019 were reimbursed by the Adviser. In addition, the Adviser has voluntarily waived the management fee and the Administrator has voluntarily waived the administration fee for the same periods from October 16, 2018 to December 31, 2018 and from January 1, 2019 to May 31, 2019.
(14)Ratios for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and the years ended December 31, 2021, December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 include interest expense on the credit facility of 0.32%, 0.40%, 0.60% and 0.04% of average net assets, respectively. Ratios for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and the year ended December 31, 2021 include interest expense on the Series A Term Preferred Stock of 0.40% and 0.31% of average net assets, respectively. Ratios for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and the years ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019 include excise tax expense of 0.03%, 0.06% and 0.10% of average net assets, respectively.
(15)The portfolio turnover rate is calculated as the lesser of total investment purchases executed during the period or the total of investment sales and repayments of principal executed during the period, divided by the average fair value of the investments for the same period.
(16)The asset coverage per unit figure is the ratio of the Company’s total assets, less liabilities and indebtedness not represented by the credit facility, to the aggregate dollar amount of outstanding borrowings of the credit facility, in accordance with section 18(h) of the 1940 Act. The asset coverage per unit figure is expressed in terms of dollar amounts per $1,000 principal amount.

 

 

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Eagle Point Income Company Inc.

Financial Highlights

(Unaudited)

 

Financial highlights for the period from October 4, 2018 (Commencement of Operations) to October 15, 2018 for the Members are as follows:

 

   For the period from 
   October 4, 2018 
   (Commencement of Operations) 
Per Unit Data  to October 15, 2018 
Net asset value at beginning of period  $1,000.00 
      
Net investment income   2.69 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments   0.51 
Net income (loss) and net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   3.20 
      
Net asset value at end of period  $1,003.20 
      
Total return (1)   0.32% 
      
Ratios and Supplemental Data:     
      
Net asset value at end of period  $75,391,911 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (1)   0.27% 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (2)   0.00% 
Portfolio turnover rate (3)   0.00% 

  

(1)Total return and ratio of net investment income to average net assets for the period from October 4, 2018 (Commencement of Operations) to October 15, 2018 are not annualized.
(2)No expenses were borne by the Company from October 4, 2018 (Commencement of Operations) to October 15, 2018.
(3)The Company did not enter transactions to purchase or sell securities from October 4, 2018 (Commencement of Operations) to October 15, 2018. As such, the portfolio turnover rate is 0.00%.

 

Note: The above Financial Highlights for the period from October 4, 2018 (Commencement of Operations) to October 15, 2018 for Members represents the period when the Company was initially organized as a Delaware limited liability company.

 

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Eagle Point Income Company Inc.

Supplemental Information

(Unaudited)

 

Senior Securities Table

 

Information about the Company’s senior securities shown in the following table has been derived from the Company’s financial statements as of and for the dates noted.

  

Class  Total Amount Outstanding
Exclusive of Treasury Securities
(in millions)
   Asset Coverage Per Unit (1)   Involuntary Liquidating
Preference Per Unit (2)
   Average Market Value Per
Unit (3)
 
For the three months ended March 31, 2022                
 Preferred Stock  $38.04   $73.19   $25   $25.10 
 Credit Facility (BNP Paribas)  $21.30   $8,162.63     N/A     N/A 
                     
For the year ended December 31, 2021                    
 Preferred Stock  $35.00   $78.24   $25   $25.32 
 Credit Facility (BNP Paribas)  $19.55   $8,732.75     N/A     N/A 
                     
For the year ended December 31, 2020                    
 Credit Facility (Société  Générale)  $14.82   $7,960.52     N/A     N/A 
                     
For the year ended December 31, 2019                    
 Credit Facility (Société  Générale)  $13.74   $9,470.38     N/A     N/A 

 

⁽¹⁾   The asset coverage per unit figure is the ratio of the Company’s total assets, less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior securities, to the aggregate dollar amount of senior securities, as calculated separately for each of the Series A Term Preferred Stock and Credit Facilities in accordance with section 18(h) of the 1940 Act. With respect to the Series  A Term Preferred Stock, the asset coverage per unit figure is expressed in terms of dollar amounts per share of outstanding preferred stock (based on a per share liquidation preference of  $25). With respect to the Credit Facilities, the asset coverage per unit figure is expressed in terms of dollar amounts per $1,000 of indebtedness.
⁽²⁾ The involuntary liquidating preference per unit is the amount to which a share of Preferred Stock would be entitled in preference to any security junior to it upon our involuntary liquidation.
⁽³⁾ The average market value per unit is calculated by taking the average of the closing price of the Series A Term Preferred Stock (NYSE: EICA).

 

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