form10q.htm


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2012

OR

o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ________________ to ________________
 
Commission File Number: 814-61

CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Texas
 
75-1072796
(State or other jurisdiction of  incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

12900 Preston Road, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas
 
75230
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (972) 233-8242

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes x  No  o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such filings).  Yes x  No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer.  See definition of “accelerated filer,” “large accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check One):
 
Large accelerated filer o
Accelerated filer x
Non-accelerated filer o
Smaller reporting company o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes o  No x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:

3,798,393 shares of Common Stock, $1 par value, as of November 8, 2012
 


 
 

 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Page
     
Item 1.
Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
3
 
4
 
5
 
6
 
7
 
19
Item 2.
32
Item 3.
35
Item 4.
36
     
PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1.
36
Item 1A.
36
Item 6.
37
     
 
38
 
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.
Consolidated Financial Statements

CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
(In thousands except per share data)

   
September 30
   
March 31
 
   
2012
   
2012
 
Assets
 
(Unaudited)
   
 
 
Investments at market or fair value
           
Companies more than 25% owned (Cost: September 30, 2012 - $12,679, March 31, 2012 - $14,870)
  $ 325,603     $ 283,575  
Companies 5% to 25% owned (Cost: September 30, 2012 - $15,594, March 31, 2012 - $14,003)
    136,653       209,222  
Companies less than 5% owned (Cost: September 30, 2012 - $66,643, March 31, 2012 - $60,120)
    74,013       65,749  
Total investments (Cost: September 30, 2012 - $94,916, March 31, 2012 - $88,993)
    536,269       558,546  
Cash and cash equivalents
    59,687       64,895  
Receivables
               
Dividends and interest
    2,618       1,741  
Affiliates
    312       220  
Other
    21        
Pension assets
    7,443       7,349  
Other assets
    209       238  
Total assets
  $ 606,559     $ 632,989  
Liabilities
               
Other liabilities
  $ 592     $ 688  
Accrued pension cost
    1,645       1,568  
Deferred income taxes
    2,079       2,027  
Total liabilities
    4,316       4,283  
Net Assets
               
Common stock, $1 par value: authorized, 5,000,000 shares; issued, 4,380,956 shares at September 30, 2012 and 4,339,416 at March 31, 2012
    4,381       4,339  
Additional capital
    181,088       177,841  
Accumulated net investment income/ (loss)
    (1,196 )     412  
Accumulated net realized gain
    554       498  
Unrealized appreciation of investments
    441,353       469,553  
Treasury stock - at cost on 584,878 shares
    (23,937 )     (23,937 )
Total net assets
    602,243       628,706  
Total liabilities and net assets
  $ 606,559     $ 632,989  
Net asset value per share (on the 3,796,078 shares outstanding at September 30, 2012 and 3,754,538 at March 31, 2012)
  $ 158.65     $ 167.45  

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
3

 
CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)

   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
September 30
   
September 30
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Investment income:
                       
Interest
  $ 591     $ 484     $ 1,178     $ 937  
Dividends
    668       621       1,240       1,193  
Management and directors’ fees
    85       152       377       324  
      1,344       1,257       2,795       2,454  
Operating expenses:
                               
Salaries
    746       511       1,363       983  
Stock option expense
    15       259       272       503  
Net pension expense/(benefit)
    58       (77 )     (17 )     (150 )
Professional fees
    269       234       576       539  
Other operating expenses
    350       278       663       495  
      1,438       1,205       2,857       2,370  
Income/(loss) before income taxes
    (94 )     52       (62 )     84  
Income tax expense
    27       29       40       47  
                                 
Net investment income/ (loss)
  $ (121 )   $ 23     $ (102 )   $ 37  
                                 
Proceeds from disposition of investments
  $ -     $ 18,500     $ 67,505     $ 18,539  
Cost of investments sold
    7       150       624       6,100  
Net realized gain/(loss) on investments
    (7 )     18,350       66,881       12,439  
                                 
Net increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation of investments
    50,321       (44,076 )     (28,200 )     (48,634 )
                                 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    50,314       (25,726 )     38,681       (36,195 )
                                 
Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations
  $ 50,193     $ (25,703 )   $ 38,579     $ (36,158 )

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
4

 
CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)

   
Six Months
   
Six Months
 
   
Ended
   
Ended
 
   
September 30, 2012
   
September 30, 2011
 
Operations:
           
Net investment income/(loss)
  $ (102 )   $ 37  
Net realized gain on investments
    66,881       12,439  
Net decrease in unrealized appreciation of investments
    (28,200 )     (48,634 )
Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations
    38,579       (36,158 )
Distributions from:
               
Undistributed net investment income
    (1,505 )     (1,501 )
Net realized gain distribution
    (66,826 )     -  
Capital share transactions:
               
Exercise of employee stock options
    3,017       98  
Stock option expense
    272       503  
Decrease in net assets
    (26,463 )     (37,058 )
Net assets, beginning of period
    628,706       539,233  
Net assets, end of period
  $ 602,243     $ 502,175  

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements

 
5


CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)

   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
September 30
   
September 30
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Cash flows from operating activities
                       
Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations
  $ 50,193     $ (25,703 )   $ 38,579     $ (36,158 )
Adjustments to reconcile increase (decrease)  in net assets from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
                               
Net proceeds/(expenses) from disposition of investments
    (7 )     18,500       67,498       18,539  
Return of Capital on Investments
    257             257        
Proceeds from repayment of loan securities or investments
          2,000             2,111  
Purchases of securities
    (545 )     (1,678 )     (6,796 )     (11,500 )
Depreciation and amortization
    8       5       18       10  
Net pension benefit/(expense)
    58       (77 )     (17 )     (150 )
Realized (gain)/loss on investments before income tax
    7       (18,350 )     (66,881 )     (12,439 )
Net (increase) decrease in unrealized appreciation of investments
    (50,321 )     44,076       28,200       48,634  
Stock option expense
    15       259       272       503  
Increase in dividend and interest receivable
    (442 )     (207 )     (877 )     (436 )
Decrease /(increase) in receivables from affiliates
    588       (433 )     (113 )     55  
Decrease/ (increase) in other assets
    (15 )     4       10       5  
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities
    80       125       (96 )      
Decrease in commitment payable
    (5,950 )                  
Increase in deferred income taxes
    26       29       52       54  
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    (6,048 )     18,550       60,106       9,228  
Cash flows from financing activities
                               
Distributions from undistributed net investment income
                (1,505 )     (1,501 )
Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options
          98       3,017       98  
Dividends paid from net realized gain
                (66,826 )      
Net cash used in financing activities
          98       (65,314 )     (1,403 )
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    (6,048 )     18,648       (5,208 )     7,825  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    65,735       34,675       64,895       45,498  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 59,687     $ 53,323     $ 59,687     $ 53,323  

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
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CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2012

Company
 
Equity (a)
   
Investment (b)
   
Cost
   
Value (c)
 
*†ALAMO GROUP INC.
    Seguin, Texas
    Tractor-mounted mowing and mobile excavation equipment for governmental, industrial and agricultural markets; street-sweeping equipment for municipalities.
    22.0 %  
‡2,832,300 shares common stock (acquired 4-1-73 thru 5-09-11)
    $ 2,190,937     $ 95,624,424  
ATLANTIC CAPITAL BANCSHARES, INC
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Holding company of Atlantic Capital Bank, a full service commercial bank.
    1.9 %  
300,000 shares common stock (acquired 4-10-07)
      3,000,000       2,487,000  
¥BALCO, INC.
    Wichita, Kansas
    Specialty architectural products used in the construction and remodeling of commercial and institutional buildings.
    95.7 %  
445,000 shares common stock and 60,920 shares Class B non-voting common stock (acquired 10-25-83 and 5-30-02)
      624,920       4,200,000  
*BOXX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Austin, Texas
    Workstations for computer graphic imaging and design.
    14.9 %  
3,125,354 shares Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 3,125,354 shares of common stock at $0.50 per share (acquired 8-20-99 thru 8-8-01)
      1,500,000       900,000  
CINATRA CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Houston, Texas
    Cleans above ground oil storage tanks with a patented, automated system.
    73.4 %  
12% subordinated secured promissory note, due 5-9-2016 (acquired 5-19-10 thru 10-20-10)
      779,278       280,000  
           
12% subordinated secured promissory note, due 5-9-2017 (acquired 5-9-11 thru 10-26-11)
      2,285,700       821,000  
           
12% subordinated secured promissory note, due 3-31-2017 (acquired 9-9-11 and 10-26-11)
      1,523,800       547,000  
           
10% subordinated secured promissory note, due 5-9-2017 (acquired 7-14-08 thru 4-28-10)
      6,200,700       2,227,000  
           
3,033,410 shares Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 3,033,410 shares common stock at $1.00 per share (acquired 7-14-08 thru 11-18-10)
      3,033,410       1  
           
Warrants to purchase 1,269,833 shares of common stock at $1.00 per share, expiring 8-31-2021 (acquired 5-9-11 thru 8-31-11)
             
                    13,822,888       3,875,001  
*†ENCORE WIRE CORPORATION
    McKinney, Texas
    Electric wire and cable for residential, commercial and industrial construction use.
    6.2 %  
‡1,312,500 shares common stock (acquired 9-10-92 thru 10-15-98)
      5,200,000       38,403,750  
 
Publicly-owned company   ¥ Control investment   * Affiliated investment Unrestricted securities as defined in Note (a)
 
The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2012
 
Company
  Equity (a)    
Investment (b)
    Cost     Value (c)  
EXTREME INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Sugar Land, Texas
    Owns Bill Young Productions, Texas Video and Post, and Extreme and television commercials and corporate communications videos.
    53.6 %  
13,035 shares Series A Common Stock (acquired 9-26-08 and 12-18-08)
      325,875       740,000  
           
39,359.18 shares Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 157,437.72 shares of common stock at $25.00 per share (acquired 9-30-03)
      2,625,000       8,930,000  
           
3,750 shares 8% Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 15,000 shares of common stock at $25.00 per share (acquired 9-30-03)
      375,000       851,000  
                    3,325,875       10,521,000  
¥†HEELYS, INC.
    Carrollton, Texas
    Heelys stealth skate shoes, equipment and apparel sold through sporting goods chains, department stores and footwear retailers.
    31.1 %  
‡9,317,310  shares common stock (acquired 5-26-00)
      102,490       16,771,158  
HOLOGIC, INC.
    Bedford, Massachusetts
    Medical instruments including bone densitometers, mammography devices and digital radiography systems.
 
< 1
%  
‡582,820 shares common stock (acquired 8-27-99)
      202,529       11,784,620  
iMEMORIES, INC.
    Scottsdale, Arizona
    Enables online video and photo sharing and DVD creation for home movies recorded in analog and new digital format.
    23 %  
17,391,304 shares Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 19,891,304 shares of common stock at $0.23 per share (acquired 7-10-09)
      4,000,000       4,000,000  
           
4,684,967 shares Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 4,684,967 shares of common stock at $0.23 per share (acquired 7-20-11)
      1,078,479       1,078,479  
           
Warrants to purchase 2,500,000  shares of common stock at $0.12 per share, expiring 1-21-21(acquired 9-13-10 thru 1-21-11)
             
           
10% convertible notes, $308,000 principal due 7-31-2014 (acquired  9-7-12)
      308,000       308,000  
                    5,386,479       5,386,479  
INSTAWARES HOLDING COMPANY, LLC
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Provides services to the restaurant industry via its five subsidiary companies.
    4.5 %  
3,846,154 Class D shares (acquired 5-20-11)
      5,000,000       5,735,000  
 
Publicly-owned company   ¥ Control investment   * Affiliated investment Unrestricted securities as defined in Note (a)
 
The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2012
 
Company
  Equity (a)    
Investment (b)
      Cost       Value (c)  
KBI BIOPHARMA, INC.
    Durham, North Carolina
    Provides fully-integrated, outsourced drug development and bio-manufacturing services.
   17.1 %  
7,142,857 shares Series B-2 Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 7,142,857 shares of common stock at $0.49 per share (acquired 9-08-09)
       5,000,000        5,400,000  
                             
 
         
Warrants to purchase 67,789 shares of preferred stock at $ 0.70 per share, acquired 1-26-2012
        -         -  
                  5,000,000       5,400,000  
¥MEDIA RECOVERY, INC.
    Dallas, Texas
    Computer datacenter and office automation supplies and accessories; impact, tilt monitoring and temperature sensing devices to detect mishandling shipments; dunnage for protecting shipments.
    97.9 %  
800,000 shares Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 800,000 shares of common stock at $1.00 per share (acquired 11-4-97)
      800,000       2,000,000  
           
4,000,002 shares common stock (acquired 11-4-97)
      4,615,000       10,100,000  
                    5,415,000       12,100,000  
*PALLETONE, INC.
    Bartow, Florida
    Manufacturer of wooden pallets and pressure-treated lumber.
    7.7 %  
12.3% senior subordinated notes, $2,000,000 principal due 12-18-2015 (acquired  9-25-06)
      1,553,150       1,700,000  
           
150,000 shares common stock (acquired 10-18-01)
      150,000       2  
                    1,703,150       1,700,002  
¥THE RECTORSEAL CORPORATION
    Houston, Texas
    Specialty chemicals for plumbing, HVAC, electrical, construction, industrial, oil field and automotive applications; smoke containment systems for building fires; also owns 20% of The Whitmore Manufacturing Company.
    100.0 %  
27,907 shares common stock (acquired 1-5-73 and 3-31-73)
      52,600       208,600,000  
TCI HOLDINGS, INC.
    Denver, Colorado
    Cable television systems and microwave relay systems.
       
21 shares 12% Series C Cumulative Compounding Preferred Stock (acquired 1-30-90)
            796,000  
TITANLINER, INC.
    Midland, Texas
    Manufactures, installs and rents spill containment system for oilfield applications.
    29.9 %  
217,038 shares Series A Convertible Preferred Stock convertible into 217,038 shares of Series A preferred stock at $12.65 per share (acquired 6-29-2012)
 
      3,203,000       3,203,000  
           
7%  senior subordinated secured promissory note, due 6-30-2017 (acquired 6-29-2012)
 
      2,747,000       2,747,000  
           
Warrants to purchase 122,239 shares of Series A preferred stock at $ 0.01 per share, expiring 1-26-2012
      -       -  
                    5,950,000       5,950,000  
 
Publicly-owned company   ¥ Control investment   * Affiliated investment Unrestricted securities as defined in Note (a)
 
The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2012
 
Company
  Equity (a)    
Investment (b)
      Cost       Value (c)  
 
TRAX HOLDINGS, INC.
    Scottsdale, Arizona
    Provides a comprehensive set of solutions to improve the transportation validation, accounting, payment and information management process.
    25.4 %  
18% convertible  promissory note, $3,200,000 principal  due 9-17-2012 (acquired 4-6-11 thru 11-10-11)
      3,200,000       3,200,000  
           
1,061,279 shares Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 1,061,279 common stock at $4.64 per share (acquired 12-8-08 and 2-17-09)
      5,000,000       9,000,000  
                    8,200,000       12,200,000  
VIA HOLDINGS, INC.
    Sparks, Nevada
    Designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-quality office seating.
    3.2 %  
12,686 shares common stock (acquired 3-4-11 and 3-25-11)
 
      4,926,290       2  
*WELLOGIX, INC.
    Houston, Texas
    Developer and supporter of software used by the oil and gas industry.
    19.1 %  
4,788,371 shares Series A-1 Convertible Participating Preferred Stock, convertible into 4,788,371 shares of common stock at $1.0441 per share (acquired 8-19-05 thru 6-15-08)
 
      5,000,000       25,000  
¥THE WHITMORE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Rockwall, Texas
    Specialized surface mining, railroad and industrial lubricants; coatings for automobiles and primary metals; fluid contamination control devices.
    80.0 %  
80 shares common stock (acquired 8-31-79)
      1,600,000       77,100,000  
MISCELLANEOUS
       
Ballast Point Ventures II, L.P.
2.2% limited partnership interest (acquired 8-4-08 thru 6-18-10)
 
      1,725,000       1,571,000  
         
BankCap Partners Fund I, L.P.
5.5% limited partnership interest (acquired 7-14-06 thru 11-30-11)
 
      5,850,470       5,009,000  
         
CapitalSouth Partners Fund III, L.P.
1.9% limited partnership interest (acquired 1-22-08 and 11-16-11)
      1,331,256       1,618,000  
      100.0 %  
¥CapStar Holdings   Corporation
500 shares common stock (acquired 6-10-10)
 
      3,703,619       5,693,000  
 
Publicly-owned company   ¥ Control investment   * Affiliated investment Unrestricted securities as defined in Note (a)
 
The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2012
 
Company
  Equity (a)    
Investment (b)
      Cost       Value (c)  
Miscellaneous (continued)
             
Diamond State Ventures, L.P.
1.4% limited partnership interest (acquired 10-12-99 thru 8-26-05)
 
            57,400             179,000  
         
¥Discovery Alliance, LLC
90.0% limited liability company (acquired  9-12-08 thru 10-20-11)
 
      1,180,000       971,000  
         
First Capital Group of Texas III, L.P.
3.0% limited partnership interest (acquired 12-26-00 thru 8-12-05)
 
      778,895       771,000  
      100 %  
¥Humac Company
1,041,000 shares common stock (acquired 1-31-75 and 12-31-75)
 
            168,000  
         
†North American Energy Partners, Inc. 77,194 shares common stock (acquired 8-20-12)
      236,986       222,319  
         
STARTech Seed Fund I
12.1% limited partnership interest (acquired 4-17-98 thru 1-5-00)
 
      178,066       34,000  
         
STARTech Seed Fund II
3.2% limited partnership interest (acquired 4-28-00 thru 2-23-05)
 
      843,891       400,000  
         
Sterling Group Partners I, L.P.
    1.7% limited partnership interest   (acquired 4-20-01 thru 1-24-05)
      827,056       73,000  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
                $ 94,915,797     $ 536,268,755  
 
Publicly-owned company   ¥ Control investment   * Affiliated investment Unrestricted securities as defined in Note (a)
 
The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
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CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

March 31, 2012

Company
 
Equity (a)
   
Investment (b)
   
Cost
   
Value (c)
 
 
*†ALAMO GROUP INC.
    Seguin, Texas
    Tractor-mounted mowing and mobile excavation equipment for governmental, industrial and agricultural markets; street-sweeping equipment for municipalities.
    22.0 %  
‡2,832,300 shares common stock (acquired 4-1-73 thru 5-09-11)
    $ 2,190,937     $ 85,138,938  
ATLANTIC CAPITAL BANCSHARES, INC
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Holding company of Atlantic Capital Bank, a full service commercial bank.
    1.9 %  
300,000 shares common stock (acquired 4-10-07)
      3,000,000       2,299,000  
¥BALCO, INC.
    Wichita, Kansas
    Specialty architectural products used in the construction and remodeling of commercial and institutional buildings.
    95.7 %  
445,000 shares common stock and 60,920 shares Class B non-voting common stock (acquired 10-25-83 and 5-30-02)
      624,920       4,100,000  
*BOXX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Austin, Texas
    Workstations for computer graphic imaging and design.
    14.9 %  
3,125,354 shares Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 3,125,354 shares of common stock at $0.50 per share (acquired 8-20-99 thru 8-8-01)
      1,500,000       600,000  
CINATRA CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Houston, Texas
    Cleans above ground oil storage tanks with a patented, automated system.
    73.4 %  
12% subordinated secured promissory note, due 5-9-2016 (acquired 5-19-10 thru 10-20-10)
      779,278       444,189  
           
12% subordinated secured promissory note, due 5-9-2017 (acquired 5-9-11 thru 10-26-11)
      2,285,700       1,302,849  
           
12% subordinated secured promissory note, due 8-31-2016 (acquired 9-9-11 and 10-26-11)
      1,264,754       720,910  
           
10% subordinated secured promissory note, due 5-9-2017 (acquired 7-14-08 thru 4-28-10)
      6,200,700       3,534,399  
           
3,033,410 shares Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 3,033,410 shares common stock at $1.00 per share (acquired 7-14-08 thru 11-18-10)
      3,033,410       1  
           
Warrants to purchase 1,269,833 shares of common stock at $1.00 per share, expiring 8-31-2021 (acquired 5-9-11 thru 8-31-11)
             
                    13,563,842       6,002,348  
*†ENCORE WIRE CORPORATION
    McKinney, Texas
    Electric wire and cable for residential, commercial and industrial construction use.
    16.9 %  
‡4,086,750 shares common stock (acquired 7-16-92 thru 10-7-98)
      5,800,000       121,458,210  
 
Publicly-owned company   ¥ Control investment   * Affiliated investment Unrestricted securities as defined in Note (a)
 
The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

March 31, 2012
 
Company
 
Equity (a)
   
Investment (b)
   
Cost
   
Value (c)
 
EXTREME INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Sugar Land, Texas
    Owns Bill Young Productions, Texas Video and Post, and Extreme and television commercials and corporate communications videos.
    53.6 %  
13,035 shares Series A Common Stock (acquired 9-26-08 and 12-18-08)
      325,875       714,000  
                    2,625,000       8,626,000  
           
39,359.18 shares Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 157,437.72 shares of common stock at $25.00 per share (acquired 9-30-03)
                 
           
3,750 shares 8% Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 15,000 shares of common stock at $25.00 per share (acquired 9-30-03)
      375,000       822,000  
                    3,325,875       10,162,000  
¥†HEELYS, INC.
    Carrollton, Texas
    Heelys stealth skate shoes, equipment and apparel sold through sporting goods chains, department stores and footwear retailers.
    31.1 %  
‡9,317,310  shares common stock (acquired 5-26-00)
      102,490       20,498,082  
HOLOGIC, INC.
    Bedford, Massachusetts
    Medical instruments including bone densitometers, mammography devices and digital  radiography systems.
 
< 1%
   
‡632,820 shares common stock (acquired 8-27-99)
      220,000       13,637,271  
iMEMORIES, INC.
    Scottsdale, Arizona
    Enables online video and photo sharing and DVD creation for home movies recorded in analog and new digital format.
    25.3 %   17,391,304 shares Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 19,891,304 shares of common stock at $0.23 per share (acquired 7-10-09)       4,000,000       4,000,000  
            4,684,967 shares Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 4,684,967 shares of common stock at $0.23 per share (acquired 7-20-11)       1,078,479       1,078,479  
           
Warrants to purchase 2,500,000  shares of common stock at $0.12 per share, expiring 1-21-21(acquired 9-13-10 thru 1-21-11)
             
                    5,078,479       5,078,479  
INSTAWARES HOLDING COMPANY, LLC
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Provides services to the    restaurant industry via its five subsidiary companies.
    4.5 %  
3,846,154 Class D shares (acquired 5-20-11)
      5,000,000       5,000,000  
KBI BIOPHARMA, INC.
    Durham, North Carolina
    Provides fully-integrated, outsourced drug development and bio-manufacturing services.
    17.1 %  
7,142,857 shares Series B-2 Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 10,204,082 shares of common stock at $0.49 per share (acquired 9-08-09)
      5,000,000       3,200,000  
 
Publicly-owned company   ¥ Control investment   * Affiliated investment Unrestricted securities as defined in Note (a)
 
The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

March 31, 2012
 
Company
 
Equity (a)
   
Investment (b)
   
Cost
   
Value (c)
 
 
¥MEDIA RECOVERY, INC.
    Dallas, Texas
    Computer datacenter and office automation supplies and accessories; impact, tilt monitoring and temperature sensing devices to detect mishandling shipments; dunnage for protecting shipments.
    97.9 %  
800,000 shares Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 800,000 shares of common stock at $1.00 per share (acquired 11-4-97)
 
      800,000       3,100,000  
           
4,000,002 shares common stock (acquired 11-4-97)
      4,615,000       15,600,000  
                    5,415,000       18,700,000  
*PALLETONE, INC.
    Bartow, Florida
    Manufacturer of wooden pallets and pressure-treated lumber.
    7.7 %  
12.3% senior subordinated notes, $2,000,000 principal due 12-18- 2015 (acquired  9-25-06)
      1,553,150       2,000,000  
           
150,000 shares common stock (acquired 10-18-01)
      150,000       2  
                    1,703,150       2,000,002  
¥THE RECTORSEAL CORPORATION
    Houston, Texas
    Specialty chemicals for plumbing, HVAC, electrical, construction, industrial, oil field and automotive applications; smoke containment systems for building fires; also owns 20% of The Whitmore Manufacturing Company.
    100.0 %  
27,907 shares common stock (acquired 1-5-73 and 3-31-73)
      52,600       166,300,000  
TCI HOLDINGS, INC.
    Denver, Colorado
    Cable television systems and microwave relay systems.
       
21 shares 12% Series C Cumulative Compounding Preferred Stock (acquired 1-30-90)
            802,000  
TRAX HOLDINGS, INC.
    Scottsdale, Arizona
    Provides a comprehensive set of solutions to improve the transportation validation, accounting, payment and information management process.
    29.4 %  
18% convertible  promissory note, $3,200,000 principal  due 9-17-2012 (acquired 4-6-11 thru 11-10-11)
      3,200,000       3,200,000  
           
1,061,279 shares Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, convertible into 1,061,279 common stock at $4.64 per share (acquired 12-8-08 and 2-17-09)
      5,000,000       6,600,000  
                    8,200,000       9,800,000  
VIA HOLDINGS, INC.
    Sparks, Nevada
    Designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-quality office seating.
    3.2 %  
12,686 shares common stock (acquired 3-4-11 and 3-25-11)
 
      4,926,290       2  
*WELLOGIX, INC.
    Houston, Texas
    Developer and supporter of software used by the oil and gas industry.
    19.1 %  
4,788,371 shares Series A-1 Convertible Participating Preferred Stock, convertible into 4,788,371 shares of common stock at $1.0441 per share (acquired 8-19-05 thru 6-15-08)
      5,000,000       25,000  
 
Publicly-owned company   ¥ Control investment   * Affiliated investment Unrestricted securities as defined in Note (a)
 
The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

March 31, 2012
 
Company
 
Equity (a)
   
Investment (b)
   
Cost
   
Value (c)
 
¥THE WHITMORE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Rockwall, Texas
    Specialized surface mining, railroad and industrial lubricants; coatings for automobiles and primary metals; fluid contamination control devices.
    80.0 %  
80 shares common stock (acquired 8-31-79)
      1,600,000       67,200,000  
MISCELLANEOUS
       
Ballast Point Ventures II, L.P.
2.2% limited partnership interest (acquired 8-4-08 thru 6-18-10)
 
      1,725,000       1,551,000  
         
BankCap Partners Fund I, L.P.
5.5% limited partnership interest (acquired 7-14-06 thru 11-30-11)
 
      5,808,470       5,012,000  
         
CapitalSouth Partners Fund III, L.P.
1.9% limited partnership interest (acquired 1-22-08 and 11-16-11)
      1,331,256       1,438,000  
      100.0 %  
¥CapStar Holdings   Corporation
500 shares common stock (acquired 6-10-10)
 
      3,703,619       5,338,000  
         
Diamond State Ventures, L.P.
1.4% limited partnership interest (acquired 10-12-99 thru 8-26-05)
 
      76,000       184,000  
         
¥Discovery Alliance, LLC
90.0% limited liability company (acquired  9-12-08 thru 10-20-11)
 
      1,180,000       1,280,000  
         
First Capital Group of Texas III, L.P.
3.0% limited partnership interest (acquired 12-26-00 thru 8-12-05)
 
      778,895       662,000  
      100 %  
¥Humac Company
1,041,000 shares common stock (acquired 1-31-75 and 12-31-75)
 
            159,000  
         
STARTech Seed Fund I
12.1% limited partnership interest (acquired 4-17-98 thru 1-5-00)
 
      178,066       39,000  
         
STARTech Seed Fund II
3.2% limited partnership interest (acquired 4-28-00 thru 2-23-05)
      843,891       371,000  
 
Publicly-owned company   ¥ Control investment   * Affiliated investment Unrestricted securities as defined in Note (a)
 
The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
 
CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

March 31, 2012
 
Company
 
Equity (a)
   
Investment (b)
   
Cost
   
Value (c)
 
Miscellaneous (continued)
       
Sterling Group Partners I, L.P.
1.7% limited partnership interest (acquired 4-20-01 thru 1-24-05)
      1,064,042       511,000  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
                $ 88,992,822     $ 558,546,332  
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Schedule of Investments
 
(a)
Equity

The percentages in the “Equity” column express equity interests held by Capital Southwest Corporation and Capital Southwest Venture Corporation (together, the “Company”) in each issuer.  Each percentage represents the amount of the issuer’s common stock the Company owns or can acquire as a percentage of the issuer’s total outstanding common stock, plus stock reserved for all warrants, convertible securities and employee stock options.

(b)
Investments

Unrestricted securities (indicated by ) are freely marketable securities having readily available market quotations.  All other securities are restricted securities, which are subject to one or more restrictions on resale and are not freely marketable.  At September 30, 2012 and March 31, 2012, restricted securities represented approximately 69.6% and 56.9% of the value of the consolidated investment portfolio, respectively.

Our investments are carried at fair value in accordance with the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) and FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.  In accordance with the 1940 Act, unrestricted minority-owned publicly traded securities, for which the market quotations are readily available, are valued at the closing sale price for the NYSE listed securities and the lower of the closing bid price or the last sale price for NASDAQ securities on the valuation date; other privately held securities are valued as determined in good faith by our Board of Directors.

ASC 820 defines fair value in terms of the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (the “exit price”) and excludes transaction costs.  Under ASC 820, the fair value measurement also assumes that the transaction to sell an asset occurs in the principal market for the asset or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the asset.  The principal market is the market in which the reporting entity would sell or transfer the asset with the greatest volume and level of activity for the asset.  In determining the principal market for an asset or liability under ASC 820, it is assumed that the reporting entity has access to the market as of the measurement date.
 
(c)
Value

Debt Securities are generally valued on the basis of the price the security would command in order to provide a yield-to-maturity equivalent to the present yield of comparable debt instruments of similar quality.  Issuers whose debt securities are judged to be of poor quality and doubtful collectability may instead be valued by assigning percentage discounts commensurate with the quality of such debt securities.  Debt securities may also be valued based on the resulting value from the sale of the business at the estimated fair market value.
 
 
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Partnership Interests, Preferred Equity and Common Equity, including unrestricted marketable securities, are valued at the closing sale price for the NYSE listed securities and the lower of the closing bid price or the last sale price for NASDAQ securities on the valuation date. For those without a principal market, our Board of Directors considers the financial condition and operating results of the issuer; the long-term potential of the business of the issuer; the market for and recent sales prices of the issuer’s securities; the values of similar securities issued by companies in similar businesses; and the proportion of the issuer’s securities owned by the Company.  Investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share (or its equivalent) and for which fair market value is not readily determinable are valued using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent, such as member units or ownership interest in partners’ capital to which a proportionate share of net assets is attributed) of the investment.

Equity Warrants are valued on the basis of the Black-Scholes model which defines the market value of a warrant in relation to the market price of its common stock, share price volatility, and time to maturity.

(d)
Agreements between Certain Issuers and the Company

Agreements between certain issuers and the Company provide that the issuer will bear substantially all costs in connection with the Company disposing such common stock, including those costs involved in registration under the Securities Act of 1933, but excluding underwriting discounts and commissions.  These agreements cover common stock owned at September 30, 2012 and common stock which may be acquired thereafter through the exercise of warrants and conversion of debentures and preferred stock.  They apply to restricted securities of all issuers in the investment portfolio of the Company except securities of the following issuers which are not obligated to bear registration costs:  Humac Company and The Whitmore Manufacturing Company.

(e)
Descriptions and Ownership Percentages

The descriptions of the companies and ownership percentages shown in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments were obtained from published reports and other sources believed to be reliable.  Acquisition dates indicated are the dates specific securities were acquired, which may differ from the original investment dates.  Certain securities were received in exchange for or upon conversion or exercise of other securities previously acquired.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

1.
ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Organization

Capital Southwest Corporation (“CSW”) was organized as a Texas corporation on April 19, 1961.  Until September 1969, CSW operated as a licensee under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958.  At that time, we transferred to our wholly-owned subsidiary, Capital Southwest Venture Corporation ("CSVC"), certain assets and our license as a small business investment company ("SBIC").  CSVC is a closed-end, non-diversified investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”).  Prior to March 30, 1988, CSW was registered as a closed-end, non-diversified investment company under the 1940 Act.  On that date, CSW elected to become a Business Development Company (“BDC”) subject to the provisions of the 1940 Act, as amended by the Small Business Incentive Act of 1980.  Because CSW wholly owns CSVC, the portfolios of both CSW and CSVC are referred to collectively as “our,” “we” and “us.”  Capital Southwest Management Company (“CSMC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CSW, is the management company for CSW and CSVC.  CSMC generally incurs all normal operating and administrative expenses, including, but not limited to, salaries and related benefits, rent, equipment and other administrative costs required for its day-to-day operations.

Our portfolio is a composite of companies, consisting of companies in which we have controlling interests, developing companies and marketable securities of established publicly traded companies.  We make available significant managerial assistance to the companies in which we invest and believe that providing managerial assistance to such investee companies is critical to their business development activities.  CSMC receives a monthly fixed fee for management services provided to certain of its control portfolio companies.

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP).  Under rules and regulations applicable to investment companies, we are precluded from consolidating any entity other than another investment company.  An exception to this general principle occurs if the investment company has an investment in an operating company that provides services to the investment company.  Accordingly, our consolidated financial statements include CSMC, our management company.

The financial statements included herein have been prepared in accordance with GAAP for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 6 of Regulation S-X. The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2012 (the “Form 10-K”), as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).  Certain information and footnotes normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted, although we believe that the disclosures provided in this Form 10-Q are adequate for a fair presentation.  The information reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for the interim period.
 
 
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Portfolio Investment Classification

We classify our investments in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act.  Under the 1940 Act, “Control Investments” are defined as investments in which we own more than 25% of the voting securities or have rights to maintain greater than 50% of the board representation; “Affiliated Investments” are defined as investments in which we own between 5% and 25% of the voting securities; and “Non-Control/Non-Affiliated Investments” are defined as investments that are neither “Control Investments” nor “Affiliated Investments.”

2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements of CSW, CSVC and CSMC.

Fair Value Measurements We adopted FASB ASC 820 on April 1, 2008.  ASC 820 (1) creates a single definition of fair value, (2) establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and (3) expands disclosure requirements about items measured at fair value.  The Topic applies to both items recognized and reported at fair value in the financial statements and items disclosed at fair value in the notes to the financial statements.  The Topic does not change existing accounting rules governing what can or what must be recognized and reported at fair value in our financial statements, or disclosed at fair value in our notes to financial statements.  Additionally, ASC 820 does not eliminate practicability exceptions that exist in accounting pronouncements amended by this Topic when measuring fair value.

Fair value is generally determined based on quoted market prices in the active markets for identical assets or liabilities.  If quoted market prices are not available, we use valuation techniques that place greater reliance on observable inputs and less reliance on unobservable inputs.  Due to the inherent uncertainty in the valuation process, our estimate of fair value may differ materially from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the securities existed.  In addition, changes in the market environment, portfolio company performance and other events may occur over the lives of the investments that may cause the gains or losses ultimately realized on these investments to be materially different than the valuations currently assigned.  We determine the fair value of each individual investment and record changes in fair value as unrealized appreciation or depreciation.

Pursuant to our internal valuation process, each portfolio company is valued once a quarter.  In addition to our internal valuation process, our Board of Directors retains a nationally recognized firm to provide limited scope third party valuation services on certain portfolio investments at the end of our fiscal year.  Our Board of Directors retained Duff & Phelps to provide limited scope third party valuation services on six investments comprising 85.8% of our net asset value at March 31, 2012.  For full disclosure of Duff & Phelps’ services, see page 5 of the Form 10-K under the heading “Determination of Net Asset Value and Portfolio Valuation Process.”

We believe our investments at September 30, 2012 and March 31, 2012 approximate fair value based on the market in which we operate and other conditions in existence as of these dates.

Investments Investments are stated at fair value determined by our Board of Directors as described in Notes to the Consolidated Schedule of Investments and Note 3 below.  The average cost method is used in determining cost of investments sold.  Investments are recorded on a trade date basis.
 
 
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Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase.  Cash and cash equivalents are carried at cost, which approximates fair value.

Segment Information We operate and manage our business in a singular segment.  As an investment company, we invest in portfolio companies in various industries and geographic areas as presented in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments.

Use of Estimates  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Interest and Dividend Income  Interest and dividend income is recorded on an accrual basis to the extent amounts are expected to be collected.  Dividend income is recorded at the ex-dividend date for marketable securities and restricted securities.  In accordance with our valuation policy, accrued interest and dividend income is evaluated periodically for collectability.  When a debt or loan becomes 90 days or more past due, and if we otherwise do not expect the debtor to be able to service all of its debt or other obligations, we will generally establish a reserve against the interest income, thereby placing the loan or debt security’s status on non-accrual basis, and cease to recognize interest income on that loan or debt security until the borrower has demonstrated the ability and intent to pay contractual amounts due.  If a loan or debt security’s status significantly improves regarding ability to service debt or other obligations, it will be restored to accrual basis.

Federal Income Taxes  CSW and CSVC have elected and intend to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) necessary to qualify as regulated investment companies (RICs).  By meeting these requirements, they will not be subject to corporate federal income taxes on ordinary income distributed to shareholders.  In order to comply as a RIC, each company is required to timely distribute to its shareholders at least 90% of investment company taxable income, as defined by the IRC, each year.  Investment taxable income generally differs from net income for financial reporting purposes due to temporary and permanent differences in the recognition of income and expenses.  Taxable income generally excludes net unrealized appreciation or depreciation, as investment gains and losses are not included in taxable income until they are realized.

In addition to the requirement that we must annually distribute at least 90% of our investment company taxable income, we may either distribute or retain our realized net capital gains from investments, but any net capital gains not distributed may be subject to corporate level tax. Historically, we have not distributed net capital gains; however, during the six months ended September 30, 2012, we distributed capital gains dividends in the amount of $17.59 per share to our shareholders. When we retain the capital gains, they are classified as a “deemed distribution” to our shareholders and are subject to our corporate tax rate of 35%.  As an investment company that qualifies as a RIC under the IRC, federal income taxes payable on security gains that we elect to retain are accrued only on the last day of our tax year, December 31.  Any capital gains actually distributed to shareholders are generally taxable to the shareholders as long-term capital gains. See Note 4 for further discussion.

CSMC, a wholly owned subsidiary of CSW, is not a RIC and is required to pay taxes at the current corporate rate.
 
 
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We account for interest and penalties as part of operating expenses.  There were no interest or penalties incurred during the six months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011.

Deferred Taxes  CSMC sponsors a qualified defined benefit pension plan which covers its employees and employees of certain of its controlled affiliates.  Deferred taxes related to the qualified defined benefit pension plan are recorded as incurred.

Stock-Based Compensation  We account for our stock-based compensation using the fair value method, as prescribed by ASC 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation.  Accordingly, we recognize stock-based compensation cost over the straight-line method for all share-based payments awards granted to employees prior to April 1, 2006 that remain unvested.  The fair value of stock options are determined on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model and are expensed over the vesting period of the related stock options. For restricted stock awards, we measured the grant date fair value based upon the market price of our common stock on the date of the grant and will amortize this fair value to shared-based compensation expense over the vesting term.  See Note 6 for further discussion.

Defined Pension Benefits and Other Postretirement Plans  We record annual amounts relating to the defined benefit pension plan based on calculations, which include various actuarial assumptions such as discount rates and assumed rates of return depending on the pension plan.  Material changes in pension costs may occur in the future due to changes in the discount rate, changes in the expected long-term rate of return, changes in level of contributions to the plans and other factors.  The funded status is the difference between the fair value of plan assets and the benefit obligation.  We recognize changes in the funded status of defined benefit plan in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the year in which the changes occur and measure defined benefit plan assets and obligations as of the date of the employer’s fiscal year-end.  We presently use March 31 as the measurement date for our defined benefit plan.

Concentration of Risk  We place our idle cash in financial institutions, and at times, such balances may be in excess of the federally insured limits. On November 19, 2010, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) issued a Final Rule implementing section 343 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act that provides for unlimited insurance coverage of noninterest-bearing transaction accounts beginning December 31, 2010 through December 31, 2012.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2011-04, Fair Value Measurements (ASC 820), Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs ("ASU 2011-04"). ASU 2011-04 results in common fair value measurement and disclosure requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs. ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of ASU 2011-04 did not have a significant impact on our financial condition and results of operations. See Note 3 Investment for further information regarding valuation techniques and quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs utilized by our Company to value Level 3 investments.

3.
INVESTMENTS

We record our investments at fair value as determined in good faith by our Board of Directors in accordance with GAAP.  When available, we base the fair value of our investments on directly observable market prices or on market data derived for comparable assets.  For all other investments, inputs used to measure fair value reflect management’s best estimate of assumptions that would be used by market participants in pricing the investments in a hypothetical transaction.
 
 
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The levels of fair value inputs used to measure our investments are characterized in accordance with the fair value hierarchy established by the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”).  We use judgment and consider factors specific to the investment in determining the significance of an input to a fair value measurement.  While management believes our valuation methodologies are appropriate and consistent with market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date.  The three levels of the fair value hierarchy and investments that fall into each of the levels are described below:

 
Level 1:  Investments whose values are based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access.  We use Level 1 inputs for publicly traded securities.  Such investments are valued at the closing price for listed securities and at the lower of the closing bid price or the closing sale price for NASDAQ securities on the valuation date.

 
Level 2: Investments whose values are based on observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.  These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument in non-active markets, quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets and similar data.  We did not value any of our investments using Level 2 inputs as of September 30, 2012 and 2011.

 
Level 3: Investments whose values are based on prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.  These inputs reflect management’s own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in pricing the investment.  We use Level 3 inputs for measuring the fair value of approximately 69.6% of our investments.
 
As required by ASC 820, when the inputs used to measure fair value fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the level within the fair value measurement is categorized based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement which may include inputs that are observable (Levels 1 and 2) and unobservable (Level 3).  Therefore, gains and losses for such investments categorized within the Level 3 table below may include changes in fair value that are attributable to both observable inputs (Levels 1 and 2) and unobservable (Level 3).  We conduct reviews of fair value hierarchy classifications on a quarterly basis.  Changes in the observability of valuation inputs may result in a reclassification of certain investments.

Unobservable inputs are those inputs for which little or no market data exists and, therefore, require an entity to develop its own assumptions. The fair value determination of each portfolio company requires one or more of the following unobservable inputs:

 
·
Financial information obtained from each portfolio company, including audited and unaudited statements of operations and balance sheets for the most recent period available as compared to budgeted numbers;

 
·
Current and projected financial condition of the portfolio company;
 
 
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·
Current and projected ability of the portfolio company to service its debt obligations;

 
·
Projected operating results of the portfolio company;

 
·
Current information regarding any offers to purchase the investment or recent private sales transactions;

 
·
Current ability of the portfolio company to raise any additional financing as needed;

 
·
Change in the economic environment which may have a material impact on the operating results of the portfolio company;

 
·
Qualitative assessment of key management;

 
·
Contractual rights, obligations or restrictions associated with the investment; and

 
·
Other factors deemed relevant.

Preferred Stock and Common Stock

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of our equity securities are EBITDA multiples, revenue multiples, net book values, tangible book value multiples, and the weighted average costs of capital (“WACC”). Generally, increases or decreases in EBITDA or revenue multiple inputs result in a higher or lower fair value measurement, respectively. Generally, increases or decreases in WACC result in a lower or higher fair value measurement, respectively. However, due to the nature of certain investments, fair value measurements may be based on other criteria, such as third party-appraisals. For recent investments, we generally rely on our cost basis to determine the fair value unless fair value is deemed to have departed from this level.

Debt Securities

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of our debt securities are risk adjusted discount factors used in the yield valuation technique and probability of principal recovery. Significant increase or decrease in any of these valuation inputs in isolation would result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement. However, due to the nature of certain investments, fair value measurements may be based on other criteria, such as third party inputs.

Limited Partnership or Limited Liability Company Interests

For recent investments, we evaluate limited partnership or limited liability company interests at cost, which is deemed to represent market value, unless or until there is substantive evidence that cost does not correspond to fair value. Thereafter, these securities are generally valued at our percentage interest of the fund or company’s calculated net asset value, unless there is substantive evidence that the net asset value does not correspond to fair value. All investments of each fund are valued in accordance with ASC 820.
 
 
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Warrants

We generally use the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the fair value of warrants held in our portfolio. Option pricing models, including the Black-Scholes model, require the use of subjective inputs, including expected volatility, expected life, expected dividend rate, and expected risk-free rate of return. In the Black-Scholes model, variation in the expected volatility or expected term assumptions has a significant impact on fair value.

The table below presents the valuation technique and quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs utilized by the Company to value our Level 3 investments as of September 30, 2012. Unobservable inputs are those inputs for which little or no market data exists and therefore require an entity to develop its own assumptions. The table is not intended to be all inclusive, but instead captures the significant unobservable inputs relevant to our determination of fair value.

Type
Valuation Technique
 
Fair Value
(in millions)
 
Unobservable Input
 
Range
   
Weighted Average
 
Preferred & Common Equity
Market Approach
  $ 317.8  
EBITDA Multiple
    3.25x - 6.50x       6.27 x
 
Market Approach
  $ 19.8  
Revenue Multiple
    0.30x – 2.02x       1.35 x
 
Net Book Value
  $ 6.7  
Cash and Asset Value
 
NA
   
NA
 
 
Discounted Cash Flow
  $ 0.8  
Discount Rate
    1.83 %     1.83 %
 
Market Approach
  $ 2.5  
Multiple of Tangible Book Value
    1.06 x     1.06 x
 
Market Approach
  $ 3.2  
Recent Transaction Price
 
NA
   
NA
 
 
Market Approach
  $ 0.2  
Market Value of Held Securities
 
NA
   
NA
 
      $ 351.0                    
Warrants
Black Scholes Pricing Model
  $ 0.0  
Stock Price and Expected Volatility
  $ 0.00     $ 0.00  
                             
Debt
Discounted Cash Flow
  $ 5.7  
Discount Rate
    10.35 %     10.35 %
 
Face Value
  $ 6.2  
Recent Transaction Price
 
NA
   
NA
 
      $ 11.9                    
Partnership Interests
Net Asset Value*
  $ 10.6  
Fund Value
 
NA
   
NA
 
 
Total
  $ 373.5                    
 
*All funds are valued in accordance with ASC 820.

As of September 30, 2012 and March 31, 2012, 69.6% and 56.9%, respectively, of our portfolio investments were categorized as Level 3.

The following fair value hierarchy tables set forth our investment portfolio by level as of September 30, 2012 and March 31, 2012 (in millions):

         
Fair Value Measurements
at 9/30/12 Using
 
Asset Category
 
Total
   
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Debt
  $ 11.9     $     $     $ 11.9  
Partnership Interests
    10.6                   10.6  
Preferred Equity
    41.9                   41.9  
Common Equity
    471.9       162.8             309.1  
Total Investments
  $ 536.3     $ 162.8     $     $ 373.5  
 
 
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Fair Value Measurements
at 3/31/12 Using
 
Asset Category
 
Total
   
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Debt
  $ 11.2     $     $     $ 11.2  
Partnership Interests
    11.0                   11.0  
Preferred Equity
    33.9                   33.9  
Common Equity
    502.4       240.7             261.7  
Total Investments
  $ 558.5     $ 240.7     $     $ 317.8  

The following table provides a summary of changes in the fair value of investments measured using Level 3 inputs during the six months ended September 30, 2012 (in millions):

   
Fair Value 3/31/12
   
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
   
Net
Changes
from
Unrealized
to Realized
   
New /
Add-On
Invest-
ments
   
Divesti-
tures
   
Fair
Value
9/30/12
 
Debt
  $ 11.2     $ (2.3 )   $     $ 3.0     $     $ 11.9  
Partnership Interest
    11.0       (0.1 )           (0.3 )           10.6  
Preferred Equity
    33.9       4.8             3.2             41.9  
Common Equity
    261.7       47.4                         309.1  
Total Investments
  $ 317.8     $ 49.8     $     $ 5.9     $     $ 373.5  

The total unrealized gains included in earnings that related to assets still held at report date for the six months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 were $54,724,826 and ($36,784,513), respectively.

4.
INCOME TAXES

We operate to qualify as a RIC under Subchapter M of the IRC and have a calendar tax year end of December 31.  In order to qualify as a RIC, we must annually distribute at least 90% of our investment company taxable ordinary income, based on our tax year, to our shareholders in a timely manner.  Investment company ordinary income includes net short-term capital gains but excludes net long-term capital gains.  A RIC is not subject to federal income tax on the portion of its ordinary income and long-term capital gains that are distributed to its shareholders, including “deemed distributions” discussed below.  As permitted by the Code, a RIC can designate dividends paid in the subsequent tax year as dividends of current year ordinary income and net long-term gains if those dividends are both declared by the extended due date of the RIC’s federal income tax return and paid to shareholders by the last day of the subsequent tax year.
 
 
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We have distributed or intend to distribute sufficient dividends to eliminate taxable income for our completed tax years.  If we fail to satisfy the 90% distribution requirement or otherwise fail to qualify as a RIC in any tax year, we would be subject to tax in such year on all of our taxable income, regardless of whether we made any distributions to our shareholders.  For the tax year ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, we declared and paid ordinary dividends in the amounts of $3,003,030 and $2,993,623, respectively.

Additionally, we are subject to a nondeductible federal excise tax of 4% if we do not distribute at least 98% of our investment company ordinary taxable income before the end of our tax year.  For the tax years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, we distributed 100% of our investment company ordinary taxable income.  As a result, we have made no tax provisions for income taxes on ordinary taxable income for the tax years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.

A RIC may elect to retain its long-term capital gains by designating them as “deemed distribution” to its shareholders and paying a federal tax rate of 35% on the long-term capital gains for the benefit of its shareholders.  Shareholders then report their share of the retained capital gains on their income tax returns as if it had been received and report a tax credit for tax paid on their behalf by the RIC.  Shareholders then add the amount of the “deemed distribution” net of such tax, to the basis of their shares.

 
·
For the tax year ended December 31, 2011, we had net long-term capital gains of $3,568,376 for tax purposes and $4,465,088 for book purposes, which we elected to retain and treat as deemed distributions to our shareholders. For the tax year ended December 31, 2010, we had net long-term capital gains of $70,221,589 for tax purposes and $70,325,930 for book purposes, which we elected to retain and treat as deemed distributions to our shareholders.  During the quarter ended December 31, 2010 we recorded a $4,217,985 reduction in the gain on sale of Lifemark Group, Inc.  This reduction was the result of a net asset adjustment calculated in accordance with the Stock Purchase Agreement signed on June 10, 2010.

 
·
In order to make the election to retain capital gains, we incurred federal taxes on behalf of our shareholders in the amount of $1,248,932 for the tax year ended December 31, 2011.  For the tax year ended December 31, 2010, we incurred federal taxes on behalf of our shareholders in the amount of $24,577,557.
 
For the quarter ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, CSW and CSVC qualified to be taxed as RICs.  We intend to meet the applicable qualifications to be taxed as a RIC in future years.  Management feels it is probable that we will maintain our RIC status for a period longer than one year.  However, either company’s ability to meet certain portfolio diversification requirements of RICs in future years may not be controllable by such company.

CSMC, a wholly owned subsidiary of CSW, is not a RIC and is required to pay taxes at the current corporate rate.  CSMC sponsors a qualified defined benefit pension plan which covers its employees and employees of certain of its wholly owned portfolio companies.  Deferred taxes related to the qualified defined pension plan are recorded as incurred.
 
 
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5.
UNDISTRIBUTED NET REALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS

Distributions made by RICs often differ from aggregate GAAP-basis undistributed net investment income and accumulated net realized gains (total GAAP-basis net realized gains).  The principal cause is that required minimum fund distributions are based on income and gain amounts determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, rather than GAAP.  The differences created can be temporary, meaning that they will reverse in the future, or they can be permanent.  In subsequent periods, when all or a portion of a temporary difference becomes a permanent difference, the amount of the permanent difference will be reclassified to “additional capital.”

We incur federal taxes on behalf of our shareholders as a result of our election to retain long-term capital gains.  We had $553,689 and $498,438 of undistributed long term capital gains, as of September 30, 2012 and March 31, 2012, respectively.

6.
EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLANS

On July 20, 2009, shareholders approved our 2009 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2009 Plan”), which provides for the granting of stock options to employees and officers  and authorizes the issuance of common stock upon exercise of such options for up to 140,000 shares.  All options are granted at or above market price, generally expire up to ten years from the date of grant and are generally exercisable on or after the first anniversary of the date of grant in five annual installments.  Options to purchase 38,750 shares at a price of $76.74 (market price at the time of the grant) were granted on October 19, 2009. Additionally, options to purchase 20,000 shares at a price of $95.79 (market price at time of the grant) were granted on March 22, 2010, options to purchase 15,000 shares at a price of $88.20 were granted on July 19, 2010 and options to purchase 10,000 shares at a price of $96.92 were granted on July 18, 2011. During the quarter ended September 30, 2012, 10,000 options were forfeited, thus leaving 50,950 options outstanding and 70,250 options available for grant under the 2009 Plan.

We previously granted stock options under our 1999 Stock Option Plan (the “1999 Plan”), as approved by shareholders on July 19, 1999.  The 1999 Plan expired on April 19, 2009.  Options previously made under our 1999 Stock Option Plan and outstanding on July 20, 2009 continue in effect governed by provisions of the 1999 Plan.  All options granted under the 1999 Plan were granted at or above market price, generally expire up to ten years from the date of grant and are generally exercisable on or after the first anniversary of the date of grant in five to ten annual installments. During the quarter ended September 30, 2012, 10,395 options were forfeited, thus leaving 68,515 options outstanding under the 1999 Plan.

We recognize compensation cost over the straight-line method for all share-based payments granted on or after that date and for all awards granted to employees prior to April 1, 2006 that remain unvested on that date.  The fair value of stock options are determined on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model and are expensed over the vesting period of the related stock options.  Accordingly, for the quarters ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, we recognized compensation expense of $4,264 and $258,573, respectively. Decrease in stock option compensation expense for 2012 versus 2011 is due to forfeitures of unexercised stock options that occurred with the departures of employees during the quarter ended September 30, 2012.

As of September 30, 2012, the total remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options was $1,183,858, which will be amortized over the remaining weighted average service period of approximately 1.7 years.
 
 
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The following table summarizes the 2009 Plan and the 1999 Plan price per option at grant date using the Black-Scholes pricing model:

         
Black-Scholes Pricing Model Assumptions
       
Date of Issuance
 
Weighted Average
Fair
Value
   
Expected Dividend
Yield
   
Risk-
Free Interest
Rate
   
Expected Volatility
   
Expected
Life
(in years)
 
2009 Plan
                             
July 18, 2011
  $ 33.07       0.83 %     1.45 %     40.0 %     5  
July 19, 2010
  $ 28.58       0.91 %     1.73 %     37.5 %     5  
March 22, 2010
  $ 32.56       0.84 %     2.43 %     37.8 %     5  
October 19, 2009
  $ 25.36       1.04 %     2.36 %     37.6 %     5  
                                         
1999 Plan
                                       
July 30, 2008
  $ 29.93       0.62 %     3.36 %     20.2 %     5  
July 21, 2008
  $ 27.35       0.67 %     3.41 %     20.2 %     5  
July 16, 2007
  $ 41.78       0.39 %     4.95 %     19.9 %     5  
July 17, 2006
  $ 33.05       0.61 %     5.04 %     21.2 %     7  
May 15, 2006
  $ 31.28       0.64 %     5.08 %     21.1 %     7  

The following table summarizes activity in the 2009 Plan and the 1999 Plan as of September 30, 2012:

   
Number of Shares
   
Weighted Average Exercise
Price
 
2009 Plan
           
Balance at March 31, 2011
    73,750     $ 84.24  
Granted
    10,000       96.92  
Exercised
           
Canceled
           
Balance at March 31, 2012
    83,750     $ 85.75  
Granted
           
Exercised
    (18,800 )     78.87  
Canceled
    (14,000 )     95.35  
Balance at September 30, 2012
    50,950     $ 88.28  
                 
1999 Plan
               
Balance at March 31, 2011
    96,500     $ 114.78  
Granted
           
Exercised
    (1,500 )     65.70  
Canceled
           
Balance at March 31, 2012
    95,000     $ 113.63  
Granted
           
Exercised
    (16,090 )     95.36  
Canceled
    (10,395 )     108.23  
Balance at September 30, 2012
    68,515     $ 129.61  
Combined Balance at September 30, 2012
    119,465     $ 111.98  
 
 
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September 30, 2012
Weighted Average Aggregate
Intrinsic Remaining Contractual Term
 
Value
 
Outstanding
1.7 years
  $ 3,702,185  
Exercisable
 1.1 years
  $ 2,303,485  

At September 30, 2012, the range of exercise prices and weighted-average remaining contractual life of outstanding options was $76.74 to $152.98 and 1.1 years, respectively.  The total number of options exercisable under both the 2009 Plan and the 1999 Plan at September 30, 2012 and 2011, was 68,715 shares with a weighted-average exercise price of $127.14 and 75,840 with a weighted-average exercise price of $116.75, respectively. During the quarter ended September 30, 2012, 20,395 options were forfeited. There were 1,500 options exercised and new shares issued for $98,550 in cash during the quarter ended September 30, 2011.
 
Stock Awards

On January 15, 2012, our Board of Directors approved the issuance of 47,000 shares of restricted stock to certain key employees pursuant to the Capital Southwest Corporation 2010 Restricted Stock Award Plan. A restricted stock award is an award of shares of our common stock (which have full voting and dividend rights but are restricted with regard to sale or transfer), the restrictions on which lapse ratably over a specified period of time (generally five years). Restricted stock awards are independent of stock option grants and are subject to forfeit if employment terminates prior to these restrictions lapsing. These shares vest over a five-year period from the grant date and are expensed over the five-year service period starting on the grant date. The following table summarizes the restricted stock available for issuance as of September 30, 2012:

Restricted stock available for issuance as of March 31, 2012
    37,350  
Less restricted stock forfeited during the year
    3,000  
Restricted stock available for issuance as of September 30, 2012
    40,350  

We expense the cost of the restricted stock awards, which is determined to equal the fair value of the restricted stock award at the date of the grant on a straight-line basis over the vesting period in which the restrictions on these stock awards lapse. For these purposes, the fair value of the restricted stock award is determined based on the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant. For the quarter ended September 30, 2012, we recognized total share based compensation expense of $11,077 related to the restricted stock issued to our employees and officers.  For the quarter ended September 30, 2011, no restricted stock had been issued.

As of September 30, 2012, the total remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock awards was $472,549, which will be amortized over the weighted-average service period of approximately 4.3 years.

 
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The following table represents a summary of the activity for our restricted stock awards for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012:

Restricted Stock Awards
 
Number of Shares
   
Weighted Average Fair Value Per Share
   
Weighted Average Remaining Vesting Term
(in Years)
 
Unvested at March 31, 2012
    9,650     $ 83.60       4.8  
Granted
                 
Vested
                 
Forfeited or expired
    3,000     $ 83.60        
Unvested at September 30, 2012
    6,650     $ 83.60       4.3  

Phantom Stock Plan

On January 16, 2012, our Board of Directors approved the issuance of 26,000 phantom stock options to certain key employees pursuant to the Capital Southwest Corporation Phantom Stock Option Plan to provide deferred compensation to certain key employees.  Under the plan, awards vest on the fifth anniversary of the award date. Upon exercise of the phantom option, a cash payment in an amount for each Phantom share equal to estimated fair market value minus the phantom option exercise price will be distributed to plan participants. The exercise price of each phantom share is $146.95 (Net Asset Value at December 31, 2011), and estimated fair market value of phantom stock awards is calculated based on our net asset value, as of December 31 of each year.

The following table represents a summary of the activity for our phantom stock plan for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012:

Phantom Stock Awards
 
Number of Shares
   
Exercise
Price Per
Share
   
Weighted Average Remaining Vesting Term
(in Years)
 
Unvested at March 31, 2012
    26,000     $ 146.95       4.8  
Granted
                 
Vested
                 
Forfeited or expired
    7,500     $ 146.95        
Unvested at September 30, 2012
    18,500     $ 146.95       4.3  
 
7.
COMMITMENTS

From time to time, the Company may be liable for claims against its portfolio companies.  We do not believe the effects of such claims would have a material impact on our results of operations and financial condition.

CSW has agreed, subject to certain conditions, to invest up to $10,138,169 in nine portfolio companies as of September 30, 2012.
 
 
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8.
SUMMARY OF PER SHARE INFORMATION

The following presents a summary of per share data for the three and six months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011.

   
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Six Months Ended
September 30
 
Per Share Data
 
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Investment income
  $ .35     $ .34     $ .74     $ .65  
Operating expenses
    (.37 )     (.32 )     (.75 )     (.63 )
Income taxes
    (.01 )     (.01 )     (.01 )     (.01 )
Net investment income
    (.03 )     .01       (.02 )     .01  
Distributions from undistributed net investment income
                (18.00 )     (.40 )
Net realized gain  net of tax
          4.88       17.62       3.31  
Net increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation of investments
    13.26       (11.74 )     (7.43 )     (12.95 )
Exercise of employee stock options
          (.03 )     (.74 )     (.03 )
Stock option expense
          .07       .08       .13  
Other*
    (.31 )           (.31 )      
Increase (decrease) in net asset value
    12.92       (6.81 )     (8.8 )     (9.93 )
Net asset value
                               
Beginning of period
    145.73       140.56       167.45       143.68  
End of period
  $ 158.65     $ 133.75     $ 158.65     $ 133.75  

*Reflects impact of the different share amounts as a result of issuance or forfeiture of restricted stock during the period.
 
Item 2.

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012 (the “Form 10-K”).

The information contained herein may contain “forward-looking statements” based on our current expectations, assumptions and estimates about us and our industry.  These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties.  Words such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “will,” “may,” “might,” “could,” “continue” and other similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.  In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements.  Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements as a result of several factors more fully described in “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, and in our Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2012.  The forward-looking statements made in this Form 10-Q related only to events as of the date on which the statements are made.  You should read the following discussion in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related footnotes and other financial information included in our Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2012.  We undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason, even if new information becomes available or other events occur in the future.

 
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Results of Operations

The composite measure of our financial performance in the Consolidated Statements of Operations is captioned “Increase in net assets from operations” and consists of three elements.  The first is “Net investment income,” which is the difference between income from interest, dividends and fees and its combined operating and interest expenses, net of applicable income taxes.  The second element is “Net realized gain (loss) on investments,” which is the difference between the proceeds received from disposition of portfolio securities and their stated cost, net of applicable income tax expense based on the Company’s tax year.  The third element is the “Net increase in unrealized appreciation of investments,” which is the net change in the market or fair value of the Company’s investment portfolio, compared with stated cost.  It should be noted that the “Net realized gain (loss) on investments” and “Net increase in unrealized appreciation of investments” are directly related in that when an appreciated portfolio security is sold to realize a gain, a corresponding decrease in net unrealized appreciation occurs by transferring the gain associated with the transaction from being “unrealized” to being “realized.”  Conversely, when a loss is realized on a depreciated portfolio security, an increase in net unrealized appreciation occurs.

Net Investment Income

For the six months ended September 30, 2012, total investment income was $2,794,800, a $340,687, or 13.9%, increase from the $2,454,113 total investment income for the six months ended September 30, 2011.  This comparable period increase was primarily attributable to interest income accrued on additional debt investments made in Cinatra, Trax, TitanLiner and iMemories in 2012.

The Company’s principal objective is to achieve capital appreciation. Therefore, a significant portion of the investment portfolio is structured to maximize the potential return from equity participation and provides minimal current yield in the form of interest or dividends.  The Company also earns interest income from the short-term investment of cash funds, and the annual amount of such income varies based upon the average level of funds invested during the year and fluctuations in short-term interest rates.  During the six months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company also had interest income from temporary cash investments of $35,628 and $20,423, respectively.

The Company also receives management fees primarily from its controlled affiliates, which aggregated $300,400 and $276,150 for the six months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

During the six months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company recorded dividend income from the following sources:

   
Six Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
Alamo Group, Inc.
  $ 339,876     $ 339,756  
CapitalSouth Partners Fund III
    151,350       49,189  
Encore Wire Corporation
    107,985       163,470  
The RectorSeal Corporation
    480,000       480,000  
TCI Holdings, Inc.
    40,635       40,635  
The Whitmore Manufacturing Company
    120,000       120,000  
    $ 1,239,846     $ 1,193,050  

Due to the nature of its business, the majority of the Company’s operating expenses are related to employee and director compensation, office expenses, legal, professional and accounting fees and the net pension benefit.  Total operating expenses, increased by $486,882 or 20.5% during the six months ended September 30, 2012 as compared to the six months ended September 30, 2011.  The increase in 2012 is primarily due to compensation adjustments which went into effect in July 2011 as well as staff growth. In addition, net pension benefit decreased significantly due to decrease in discount rate from 6.00% to 5.25%.

 
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Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments

During the six months ended September 30, 2012, we sold 2,774,250 shares of common stock in Encore Wire Corporation held by our subsidiary, CSVC, to Encore Wire generating a capital gain of $66,037,485. We also sold 50,000 shares of common stock of Hologic, Inc. generating a capital gain of $850,548. These gains were offset by a $7,000 capital loss adjustment related to a final true-up of the Lifemark Group, Inc. divesture from June 2010. In addition, we declared and paid a cash dividend in the amount of $17.59 per share of common stock in June 2012. As a result, we have undistributed net realized gains of $55,251 during the six months ended September 30, 2012.

 During the six months ended September 30, 2011, we sold all of our shares of preferred stock (Series A, Series B and Series C) in Phi Health, Inc, generating net cash proceeds of $38,959 and a realized loss of $5,910,655; we sold all of our shares of Series A convertible preferred stock, along with warrants to purchase additional shares of common stock of All Components, Inc. in a management buy-out generating cash proceeds of $18,000,000 and a realized gain of $17,850,000; and we received $500,000 in cash proceeds from Essex Capital Corporation as settlement for an unsecured promissory note generating a gain of $500,000, which was the by-product of an option exercise agreement. In total, we recognized undistributed net realized gains of $12,439,345 for the six months ended September 30, 2011.

Management does not attempt to maintain a consistent level of realized gains from year to year, but instead attempts to maximize total investment portfolio appreciation.  This strategy often dictates the long-term holding of portfolio securities in pursuit of increased values and increased unrealized appreciation, but may at opportune times dictate realizing gains or losses through the disposition of certain portfolio investments.

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments

For the six months ended September 30, 2012, we recognized a $28,200,550 decrease in net change in unrealized appreciation of investments.  The largest decreases in unrealized appreciation were attributable to Encore Wire Corporation, which decreased $82,454,460 primarily due to our recent sales of CSVC’s interest in Encore Wire Corporation as well as a decline in their stock price; Heelys, Inc. decreased $3,726,924 attributable to decreases in stock price; Hologic, Inc. decreased $1,835,180 attributable primarily to recent sales of 50,000 shares as well as a decrease in stock price at September 30, 2012; and Media Recovery, Inc. decreased $6,600,000; and Cinatra Clean Technologies, Inc. decreased 2,386,393 due to slowdowns in their respective business segments. Offsetting these decreases were Alamo Group, Inc. which increased $10,485,486 due to an increase in stock price; The Rectorseal Corporation, which increased $42,300,000; KBI Biopharma, which increased $2,200,000; Trax Holdings, Inc., which increased $2,400,000; and Instawares Holding Company, LLC. increased $735,000. All of these increases were attributable to increases in the entities’ respective earnings.
 
 
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Set forth in the following table are the significant increases and decreases in unrealized appreciation by portfolio company:
 
   
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Six Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Alamo Group, Inc.
  $ 6,822,228     $ (6,372,675 )   $ 10,485,486     $ (14,825,575 )
Cinatra Clean Technologies, Inc.
    (2,960,000 )     (2,593,703 )     (2,386,393 )     (2,593,703 )
Encore Wire Corporation
    3,268,125       (13,281,938 )     (82,454,460 )     (6,130,125 )
Heelys, Inc
    (1,024,904 )     (1,928,683 )     (3,726,924 )     (2,254,789 )
Hologic, Inc.
    1,270,547       (3,138,787 )     (1,835,180 )     (4,417,084 )
Instawares Holding Company, LLC
    161,000       -       735,000       -  
KBI Biopharma, Inc.
    700,000       -       2,200,000       (2,600,000 )
Media Recovery, Inc.
    (3,300,000 )     2,500,000       (6,600,000 )     (1,700,000 )
The RectorSeal Corporation
    34,800,000       (3,600,000 )     42,300,000       (3,400,000 )
Trax Holdings, Inc.
    2,200,000       268,771       2,400,000       41,970  
 
A description of the investments listed above and other material components of the investment portfolio are included elsewhere in this report under the caption “Consolidated Schedule of Investments – September 30, 2012 and March 31, 2012.”

Portfolio Investments

During the six months ended September 30, 2012, we invested $5,950,000 into a new investment, TitanLiner, Inc., and $609,046 in existing portfolio companies.

We have agreed, subject to certain conditions, to invest up to $10,138,169 in nine portfolio companies as of September 30, 2012.

Financial Liquidity and Capital Resources

At September 30, 2012, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $59.7 million.  Pursuant to the SBA regulations, cash and cash equivalents of $4.8 million held by CSVC may not be transferred or advanced to CSW without the consent of the SBA.

Management believes that the Company’s cash and cash equivalents and cash available from other sources described above are adequate to meet its expected requirements. Consistent with the long-term strategy of the Company, the disposition of investments from time to time may also be an important source of funds for future investment activities.

Application of Critical Accounting Policies and Accounting Estimates

There have been no changes during the quarter ended September 30, 2012 to the critical accounting policies or the areas that involve the use of significant judgments or estimates we described in our Form 10-K.
 
Item 3.

We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in marketable equity security prices.  We do not use derivative financial instruments to mitigate any of these risks.

Our investment performance is a function of our portfolio companies’ profitability, which may be affected by economic cycles, competitive forces, foreign currency fluctuations and production costs including labor rates, raw material prices and certain basic commodity prices.  Most of the companies in our investment portfolio do not hedge their exposure to raw material and commodity price fluctuations.  However, the portfolio company with the greatest exposure to foreign currency fluctuations generally hedges its exposure.  All of these factors may have an adverse effect on the value of our investments and on our net asset value.
 
 
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Our investment in portfolio securities includes fixed-rate debt securities which totaled $11,830,000 at September 30, 2012, equivalent to 2.2% of the value of our total investments.  Generally, these debt securities are below investment grade and have relatively high fixed rates of interest; therefore, minor changes in market yields of publicly traded debt securities have little or no effect on the values of debt securities in our portfolio and no effect on interest income.  Our investments in debt securities are generally held to maturity and their fair values are determined on the basis of the terms of the debt security and the financial condition of the issuer.

A portion of our investment portfolio consists of debt and equity securities of private companies.  We anticipate little or no effect on the values of these investments from modest changes in public market equity valuations.  Should significant changes in market valuations of comparable publicly traded companies occur, there may be a corresponding effect on valuations of private companies, which would affect the value and the amount and timing of proceeds eventually realized from these investments.  A portion of our investment portfolio also consists of unrestricted, freely marketable common stock of publicly traded companies.  These freely marketable investments, which are valued at the public market price, are directly exposed to equity price risks because a change in an issuer’s public market equity price would result in an identical change in the value of our investment in such security.

Item 4.

As of the end of the period covered by this report, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chairman of the Board and President and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based upon this evaluation, our Chairman of the Board and President and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our current disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them of material information relating to us that is required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

During the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2012, there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.
 
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

We may, from time to time, be involved in litigation arising out of our operations in the normal course of business or otherwise.  Furthermore, third parties may try to seek to impose liability on us in connection with the activities of our portfolio companies.  We have no current pending legal proceedings to which we are party or to which any of our assets is subject.
 
Item 1A.

There have been no material changes to our risk factors disclosed in Item 1A. “Risk Factors”, in our Form 10-K.
 
 
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Item 6.

Exhibit No.
Description
Certification of Chairman of the Board and President required by Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), filed herewith.
Certification of Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act, filed herewith.
Certification of Chairman of the Board and President required by Rule 13a-14(b) of the Exchange Act and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code, furnished herewith.
Certification of Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(b) of the Exchange Act and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code, furnished herewith.
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
 
 
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SIGNATURES

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

   
CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORPORATION
 
         
November 9, 2012
 
By:
/s/ Gary L. Martin
 
Date
   
Gary L. Martin
 
      Chairman of the Board and President  
         
November 9, 2012
 
By:
/s/ Tracy L. Morris
 
Date
   
Tracy L. Morris
 
      Chief Financial Officer  
 
 
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