19 April 2024
Riverstone Credit Opportunities Income
Quarterly Update
Riverstone Credit Opportunities Income ("RCOI" or the "Company"), the LSE-listed energy infrastructure and energy-transition credit investor, is pleased to announce a robust portfolio performance for the quarter ended 31 March 2024.
Portfolio Summary and Key Performance Indicators
· Portfolio of 100% floating rate, short duration, senior secured loans, enabling RCOI to deliver annual returns to shareholders of 8-10% from investing in companies engaged in the energy transition
· 43.2% NAV total return5 achieved since IPO in May 2019 (34.3% at 31 March 2023)
· 34.1 cents in dividends paid since inception6
Portfolio Update
· Against a backdrop of strong energy market performance, the global drive towards decarbonisation and the Company's unique focus on short duration lending, RCOI remains extremely well positioned in the current environment. Further, the re-balancing of the portfolio to accredited energy-transition focused investments through Green or Sustainability-Linked structures is now complete.
· On 4 April 2024, the Company successfully realised its Sustainability-Linked first lien term loan with EPIC Propane at a 16.9 percent gross IRR and a 12.8 percent net IRR and 1.24x gross MOIC and a 1.18x net MOIC.
Unaudited Net Asset Value
As at 31 March 2024, the unaudited net asset value per Ordinary Share, including net revenue for the quarter, remained stable at $1.06 ($1.06: 31 December 2023), reflecting continued strong performance by the unrealised portfolio.
Reuben Jeffery III, Chairman of RCOI, commented:
"The RCOI portfolio once again performed strongly in Q1 2024. The Company continues to be a beneficiary of the current interest rate environment with a strategy focused on floating rate, short duration loans that are designed to capture elevated value for our shareholders in the current macro environment.
"Since launch in May 2019, the Company has delivered a NAV total return5 of 43.2% (34.3% at 31 March 2023) including 34.1 cents per share in dividend distributions6.
"The Board is pleased with the seamless transition to Breakwall Capital as sub-manager and note that the portfolio management team is continuing to perform to the same high standard as they have always done since RCOI's listing.
"The Board remains focused on the upcoming AGM in May 2024, and we are engaging with shareholders to understand their views regarding the future of the Company. Our priority remains optimising the portfolio to ensure long-term value creation for our shareholders and will provide further details in due course."
Christopher Abbate and Jamie Brodsky, Co-Founders of Breakwall Capital, the Company's sub-manager, added:
"We continue to be encouraged by the Company's strong performance and its highly advantageous positioning in the current environment. In addition to the attractive financial returns delivered, we are pleased that the portfolio now consists entirely of Green and Sustainability-Linked loans that contribute positively towards the energy transition across a wide range of applications. The Company is focused, as ever, on providing strong returns and dividends to investors in order to deliver the targeted annual dividend returns of 8-10% on subscribed capital."
Cumulative Portfolio Summary
Unrealised Portfolio[1]
| Investment Name | Subsector | Commitment Date | Cumulative Committed Capital ($mm) | Cumulative Invested Capital ($mm) | Gross Realised Capital ($mm)1 | Gross Unrealised Value ($mm) | Gross Realised Capital & Unrealised Value ($mm) | % of Par as of 31 Mar 20242 | % of Par as of 31 Dec 20232 | 31 Mar 2024 Gross MOIC | 31 Mar 2024 Net MOIC | |
| Caliber Midstream3 | Infrastructure | Aug-19 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 33.52% | 35.78% | 0.25x | 0.07x | |
| Imperium3NY LLC | Energy Transition | Apr-21 | 6.8 | 5.4 | 6.7 | 0.0 | 6.7 | 0.014 | 0.014 | 1.25x | 1.13x | |
| Blackbuck Resources LLC | Infrastructure | Jun-21 | 11.5 | 11.0 | 6.1 | 9.2 | 15.3 | 98.87% | 98.19% | 1.39x | 1.27x | |
| Harland & Wolff Group Holdings PLC | Infrastructure Services | Mar-22 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 2.0 | 18.9 | 20.9 | 18.604 | 18.104 | 1.44x | 1.35x | |
| Seawolf Water Resources | Services | Sept-22 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 1.2 | 12.1 | 13.3 | 12.094 | 12.124 | 1.47x | 1.41x | |
| EPIC Propane Pipeline, LP | Infrastructure | Sept-22 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 2.8 | 14.4 | 17.2 | 103.00% | 99.52% | 1.24x | 1.18x | |
| Hoover Circular Solutions | Infrastructure Services | Nov-22 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 2.1 | 14.2 | 16.3 | 98.59% | 98.45% | 1.19x | 1.13x | |
| Max Midstream | Infrastructure | Dec-22 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 0.9 | 5.1 | 6.1 | 102.09% | 101.61% | 1.21x | 1.16x | |
| Streamline Innovations Inc. | Infrastructure Services | Jun-23 | 9.9 | 5.4 | 0.6 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 99.29% | 99.24% | 1.12x | 1.09x | |
| | | | $88.4 | $82.0 | $23.0 | $79.8 | $102.8 |
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| 1.25x | 1.18x | |
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| Direct Lending Consolidated Portfolio Key Stats at Entry As of 31 March 2024 |
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| Weighted Avg. Entry Basis | 97.5% |
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| Weighted Avg. All-In Benchmark Rate at Entry | 5.3 p.a. |
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| Weighted Avg. Floating Rate Spread at Entry | 7.0 p.a. |
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| Weighted Avg. All-in Coupon at Entry | 12.3 p.a. |
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| Weighted Avg. Undrawn Spread at Entry | 4.0 p.a. |
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| Weighted Avg. Tenor at Entry | 3.4 years |
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| Weighted Avg. Call Premium at Entry | 102.4 |
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| Security | 100% Secured |
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Realised Portfolio
| Investment Name | Subsector | Commitment Date | Realisation Date | Cumulative Committed Capital ($mm) | Cumulative Invested Capital ($mm) | Gross Realised Capital ($mm)1 | 31 Mar 2024 Gross MOIC | 31 Mar 2024 Net MOIC |
| Rocky Creek Resources | Exploration & Production | Jun-19 | Dec-19 | 6.0 | 4.3 | 4.9 | 1.15 x | 1.13 x |
| CIG Logistics | Infrastructure Services | Jan-20 | Jan-20 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.9 | 1.02 x | 1.02 x |
| Mallard Exploration | Exploration & Production | Nov-19 | Apr-20 | 13.8 | 6.8 | 7.7 | 1.13 x | 1.12 x |
| Market Based | Multiple | Aug-20 | Nov-20 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.6 | 1.01 x | 1.00 x |
| Project Yellowstone | Infrastructure | Jun-19 | Mar-21 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 7.2 | 1.23 x | 1.16 x |
| Ascent Energy | Exploration & Production | Jun-19 | Jun-21 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 16.1 | 1.21 x | 1.13 x |
| Pursuit Oil & Gas | Exploration & Production | Jul-19 | Jun-21 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 15 | 1.22 x | 1.14 x |
| U.S. Shipping | Infrastructure Services | Feb-21 | Aug-21 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 7.3 | 1.13 x | 1.11 x |
| Aspen Power Partners | Infrastructure | Dec-20 | Oct-21 | 6.9 | 3.4 | 4.3 | 1.27 x | 1.24 x |
| Project Mariners | Infrastructure Services | Jul-19 | Apr-22 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 17.6 | 1.33 x | 1.22 x |
| Roaring Fork Midstream | Infrastructure | Mar-21 | Jun-22 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.9 | 1.16 x | 1.11 x |
| FS Crude, LLC | Infrastructure | Mar-20 | Sept-22 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 16.9 | 1.23 x | 1.13 x |
| EPIC Propane Pipeline, LP | Infrastructure | Dec-19 | Sept-22 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 19.6 | 1.32 x | 1.21 x |
| Circulus Holdings, PBLLC | Infrastructure | Aug-21 | Oct-22 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 14.0 | 1.14 x | 1.10 x |
| Hoover Circular Solutions | Infrastructure Services | Oct-20 | Nov-22 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 17.0 | 1.10 x | 1.01 x |
| Streamline Innovations Inc. | Infrastructure Services | Nov-21 | Jun-23 | 13.8 | 6.9 | 8.9 | 1.29 x | 1.22 x |
| Clean Energy Fuels Corp | Energy Transition | Dec-22 | Dec-23 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 15.7 | 1.14 x | 1.10 x |
| | | | | $189.8 | $170.6 | $201.4 | 1.18x | 1.12x |
The Gross Realised Capital column includes interest, fee income, and principal received. The Gross Unrealised Value column includes the amortization of OID, accrued interest, fees and any unrealised change in the value of the investment.
For Riverstone Credit Opportunities Income Plc:
Adam Weiss
+1 212 271 2953
| J.P. Morgan Cazenove (Corporate Broker) | +44 (0)20 7742 4000 |
| William Simmonds |
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| Jérémie Birnbaum |
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| James Bouverat (Sales) | |
Media Contacts:
Buchanan
Helen TarbetHenry WilsonVerity Parker | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7466 5109Tel: +44 (0) 20 7466 5111Tel: +44 (0) 20 7466 5197Email: rcoi@buchanan.uk.com |
About Riverstone Credit Opportunities Income Plc:
RCOI lends to companies that build and operate the infrastructure used to generate, transport, store and distribute both renewable and conventional sources of energy, and companies that provide services to that infrastructure. RCOI also lends to companies seeking to facilitate the energy transition by decarbonizing the energy, industrial and agricultural sectors, building sustainable infrastructure and reducing or sequestering carbon emissions. The Company seeks to ensure that its investments are having a positive impact on climate change by structuring each deal as either a green loan or a sustainability-linked loan, documented using industry best practices.
As previously announced, on January 2, Riverstone Holdings LLC, and their affiliate Riverstone Investment Group (collectively, "Riverstone") entered into a sub management agreement for RCOI with Breakwall Capital LLC. Breakwall is an independent asset manager regulated by the SEC as a Registered Investment Advisor. It is owned and operated by the former members of the Riverstone Credit Partners team.
For further details, see https://www.riverstonecoi.com/.
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1 Gross realised capital is total gross income realised on invested capital.
2 Includes fair market value of equity and rights where applicable as a percentage of par.
3 Includes Caliber MFC LLC equity, Caliber Midstream Term Loan & Priming Facility.
4 Reflects the total fair market value in millions.
5 NAV total return equals cumulative paid dividend cents per share and NAV per share as of 31 March 2024 divided by the opening capital net of share issuance costs as of 28 May 2019.
6 Reflects cumulative dividend cents per share declared as of 31 December 2023 and paid as of 31 March 2024.
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