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Filed by Corporate Capital Trust II

pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933

and deemed filed under Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Subject Companies: Corporate Capital Trust II

Commission File No. 814-01108

 

Corporate Capital Trust II    Merger summary

Corporate Capital Trust II

Summary

Corporate Capital Trust II (CCT II) entered into an agreement and plan of merger with FS Investment Corporation II (FSIC II), FS Investment Corporation III (FSIC III) and FS Investment Corporation (FSIC IV) to create the second-largest business development company (BDC) in the market, with over $9 billion in assets on a pro forma basis as of March 31, 2019.

The merger is part of a proposed three-step process toward a liquidity event for all shareholders.

 

1

Merger: FSIC II will serve as the surviving entity in net asset value (NAV)-for-NAV mergers with FSIC III, FSIC IV and CCT II.

 

2

Recapitalization: Following the completion of the merger and subject to board approval, the combined company intends to issue approximately $1 billion in preferred stock to the existing holders of common stock of FSIC II, FSIC III, FSIC IV and CCT II.

The preferred shares will provide current income for investors (5.5%) and help align the dividend yield, distribution coverage and return on equity of the combined company’s common stock to a competitive level with some of the largest publicly traded BDCs.

Following the recapitalization, an investor’s total value will consist of the following:

Common shares of the combined company representing approximately 80% of total shareholder value

Preferred shares of the combined company representing approximately 20% of total shareholder value

 

3

Listing: After the merger and recapitalization, the combined company intends to list its common equity on the New York Stock Exchange, subject to market conditions and board approval.

Key objectives

The staged liquidity plan is designed to maximize shareholder value, position the combined company’s common stock for a public listing and achieve the following:

 

1    2    3    4
     
Ensure CCT II investors receive equal value in shares of the combined company    Increase annualized distribution amount & align distribution with public BDC peers    Diversify the combined portfolio    Mitigate execution risks of public listing


1   

Ensure FSIC IV investors receive equal value in shares of the combined company

 

CCT II investors will receive equal value of FSIC II’s common shares through a NAV-for-NAV merger. In the illustration below, CCT II shareholders would receive 1.1027 shares of FSIC II common stock for each share of CCT II.

ILLUSTRATIVE NAV-FOR-NAV EXCHANGE RATIO (as of 3/31/2019)

 

 

   CCT II     

FSIC II

            (surviving entity)

    

Pro forma

of the combined company*

Total NAV ($ millions)

     $107        $2,576      $5,234

Total common shares outstanding (millions)

     12        326      663

  NAV per share

     $8.70        $7.89      $7.89

  (/) FSIC II NAV per share

     $7.89            

  Exchange ratio

     1.1027            

The hypothetical scenario above is based on NAV as of March 31, 2019 and is for illustrative purposes only. It does not include the impact of adjustments contained in the merger agreement, including, but not limited to, merger-related expenses and special distributions.

* Not shown are FSIC III and FSIC IV.

To put the exchange ratio in context, see the hypothetical illustration below. Assuming an investor owned $100,000 in CCT II shares prior to the merger, applying an exchange ratio of 1.1027 would result in the investor receiving approximately 12,674 shares of FSIC II common shares (approximately 11,494 shares owned pre-merger, multiplied by the exchange ratio).

The post-merger value would also equal $100,000 (12,674 shares multiplied by FSIC II’s NAV of $7.89 per share). Please note that this illustration does not take into account merger-related expenses, other adjustments or any changes in net asset value that could cause the post-merger shareholder value to be higher or lower than the pre-merger value.

Finally, assuming the board approves the recapitalization, investors would hold approximately 80% of their pre-merger value in common shares of the combined company and approximately 20% in preferred shares.

HYPOTHETICAL SHAREHOLDER EXPERIENCE

 

              

 

 

Beginning shareholder value

 

     

$100,000

 

           
 

Number of CCT II common shares1

 

     

11,494

 

       

Shareholder value post-recapitalization

 

 

 

  (x) Exchange ratio

 

     

1.1027

 

       

Common shares2

 

       

 

$80,000

 

 

 

 

Number of FSIC II common shares

 

     

12,674

 

       

Preferred shares2

 

       

 

$20,000

 

 

 

 

Ending shareholder value

 

     

$100,000

 

        

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Total shareholder value

 

       

 

$100,000

 

 

 

Figures may have been rounded.

 

  1

$100,000 / CCT II’s NAV per share of $8.70 as of March 31, 2019.

 

  2

Assumes approximately $1 billion issuance of preferred equity to the common equity holders. Exact amount will be determined by the combined company’s board. Assumes the value of common shares is the NAV per share and the value of preferred shares is the liquidation preference.


2   

Increase annualized distribution amount & align distribution with public BDC peers

 

We expect that the total annualized blended distribution amount of the combined company’s common and preferred shares will be higher than CCT II’s annualized distribution amount as of March 31, 2019.

  

EXPECT TO INCREASE ANNUALIZED BLENDED

DISTRIBUTION AMOUNT3

(Based on hypothetical $100,000 in shareholder value)

 

Annualized blended distribution amount

  

    

    

BLENDED DISTRIBUTION YIELD3

 

Annualized blended distribution amount

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  3

Pre-merger distribution is equal to CCT II’s Q1 2019 distribution and yield on common shares based on the fund’s NAV as of March 31, 2019. Assumes 20% of shareholder value is in preferred shares following the recapitalization, the preferred shares have a 5.5% dividend and the combined company pays aggregate annualized distributions on its common shares that are equal to 80% of FSIC II’s aggregate annualized distributions on common shares as of March 31, 2019.

We also anticipate that the recapitalization will help align the combined company’s distribution yield on its common stock and distribution coverage with some of the largest BDCs in the market. Since public markets generally assign a higher valuation to BDCs with strong distribution coverage, we view the issuance of the recapitalization as a critical step toward preparing the common shares for a public listing.

MAINTAIN STRONG DISTRIBUTION COVERAGE IN PREPARATION FOR A PUBLIC LISTING4

Net investment income as % of distribution

 

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  4

Pre-merger distribution coverage based on CCT II’s distribution coverage over the last 12 months as of March 31, 2019. Post-recapitalization assumes 20% of shareholder value is in preferred shares following the recapitalization, the preferred shares have a 5.5% dividend and the combined company pays aggregate annualized distributions on its common shares that are equal to 80% of FSIC II’s aggregate annualized distributions on common shares as of March 31, 2019.


3   

Diversify the combined portfolio

 

The combination is expected to enhance portfolio diversification while maintaining our focus on senior secured, floating rate debt of private U.S. middle market companies.

 

 

   CCT II(as of 3/31/2019)                            Pro forma5,6

Increase number of portfolio companies

   88    208

Reduce concentration of top 10 issuers

   30.1%    28.2%

Reduce single name exposure

   1.14%    0.48%

Maintain focus on senior secured debt

   79%    86%

Maintain focus on floating rate debt

   77%    81%

 

  5

Based on fair value.

 

  6

Assumes the merger of each of FSIC III, FSIC IV and CCT II into FSIC II closes.

 

4   

 

Mitigate execution risks of public listing

 

Key highlights of the staged liquidity plan:

 

•  The plan allows FS/KKR Advisor, LLC and the board to evaluate the optimal path for liquidity following the merger, taking into account market conditions, valuations of publicly traded BDC peers and the performance of the combined company, among other considerations.

 

  A single transaction encompassing all non-traded funds eliminates the uncertainty of timing and impact of future mergers on shareholder value.

 

  Preferred share issuance helps align expected dividend yield, distribution coverage and return on equity of the combined company to a competitive level with some of the largest BDCs in the market.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements included herein may constitute “forward-looking” statements as that term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements with regard to future events or the future performance or operations of FS Investment Corporation II, FS Investment Corporation III, FS Investment Corporation IV and Corporate Capital Trust II (collectively, the “Funds”). Words such as “believes,” “expects,” “projects,” and “future” or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to the inherent uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions. Certain factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include changes in the economy, risks associated with possible disruption to a Fund’s operations or the economy generally due to terrorism or natural disasters, future changes in laws or regulations and conditions in a Fund’s operating area, failure to obtain requisite shareholder approval for the Proposals (as defined below) set forth in the Proxy Statement (as defined below), failure to consummate the business combination transaction involving the Funds, uncertainties as to the timing of the consummation of the business combination transaction involving the Funds, unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the business combination transaction involving the Funds, failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the business combination transaction involving the Funds, failure to consummate the recapitalization transaction and failure to list the common stock of the combined entity on a national securities exchange. Some of these factors are enumerated in the filings the Funds made with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and will also be contained in the Proxy Statement when such document becomes available. The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation that any plans, estimates or expectations will be achieved. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this communication. Except as required by federal securities laws, the Funds undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND WHERE TO FIND IT

This communication relates to a proposed business combination involving the Funds, along with related proposals for which shareholder approval will be sought (collectively, the “Proposals”). In connection with the Proposals, the Funds intend to file relevant materials with the SEC, including a registration statement on Form N-14, which will include a joint proxy statement of the Funds and a prospectus of FSIC II (the “Proxy Statement”). This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act. SHAREHOLDERS OF THE FUNDS ARE URGED TO READ ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC, INCLUDING THE PROXY STATEMENT WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUNDS, THE BUSINESS COMBINATION TRANSACTION INVOLVING THE FUNDS AND THE PROPOSALS. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain the documents filed with the SEC free of charge at the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov, or from the Fund’s website at www.fsinvestments.com.

PARTICIPANTS IN THE SOLICITATION

The Funds and their respective directors and trustees, executive officers and certain other members of management and employees, including employees of FS/KKR Advisor, LLC, Franklin Square Holdings, L.P. (which does business as FS Investments), KKR Credit Advisors (US) LLC and their respective affiliates, may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of the Funds in connection with the Proposals. Information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be considered participants in the solicitation of the Funds’ stockholders in connection with the Proposals will be contained in the Proxy Statement when such document becomes available. This document may be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above.

 

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