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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 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, 2010

OR

 

¨ 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 001-33559

 

 

THL CREDIT, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   20-0344947

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

100 Federal St., 31st Floor, Boston, MA   02110
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 800-454-4424

 

 

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  ¨    No  x

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 files).    Yes  ¨    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer   ¨    Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-Accelerated filer   x  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    Smaller reporting company   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934).    Yes  ¨    No  x

The number of shares of the registrant’s common stock, $.001 par value per share, outstanding at November 9, 2010 was 19,836,264.

 

 

 


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THL CREDIT, INC.

FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

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INDEX

   PAGE NO.  
   PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION   

Item 1.

   Consolidated Financial Statements   
  

Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of September 30, 2010 and March 31, 2010 (unaudited)

     2   
  

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended September 30, 2010 (unaudited)

     3   
  

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets for six months ended September 30, 2010 and for the period from May 26, 2009 (inception) through March 31, 2010 (unaudited)

     4   
  

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the six months ended September 30, 2010 (unaudited)

     5   
  

Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of September 30, 2010 (unaudited)

     6   
  

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

     8   

Item 2.

   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations      21   

Item 3.

   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk      29   

Item 4.

   Controls and Procedures      29   
   PART II. OTHER INFORMATION   

Item 1.

   Legal Proceedings      30   

Item 1A.

   Risk Factors      30   

Item 2.

   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds      30   

Item 3.

   Defaults Upon Senior Securities      30   

Item 4.

   Reserved      30   

Item 5.

   Other Information      30   

Item 6.

   Exhibits      30   
SIGNATURES       31   


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PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

In this Quarterly Report, “Company”, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to THL Credit, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary unless the context states otherwise.

 

Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements

THL Credit, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)

 

     September 30,
2010
     March 31,
2010
 

Assets:

     

Investments at fair value:

     

Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments (cost of $104,560,713 and $0, respectively)

   $ 105,723,385       $ —     
                 

Total investments

     105,723,385         —     

Cash and cash equivalents:

     

Cash

     107,805,478         100,500   

Repurchase agreement (See Note 2)

     53,115,601         —     
                 

Total cash and cash equivalents

     160,921,079         100,500   

Interest receivable

     275,000         —     

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     51,335         —     

Deferred offering costs

     —           414,767   
                 

Total assets

   $ 266,970,799       $ 515,267   
                 

Liabilities:

     

Payable for investments purchased

   $ 5,820,000       $ —     

Base management fees payable

     974,004         435,000   

Accrued expenses

     278,001         —     

Due to affiliate

     17,655         171,360   
                 

Total liabilities

     7,089,660         606,360   

Net Assets:

     

Preferred stock, par value $.001 per share, 100,000,000 preferred shares authorized, no preferred shares issued and outstanding

     —           —     

Common stock, par value $.001 per share, 100,000,000 common shares authorized, 19,836,264 and 6,700 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2010 and March 31, 2010, respectively

     19,836         7   

Paid-in capital in excess of par

     257,286,996         100,493   

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     1,162,672         —     

Accumulated undistributed net investment income

     1,411,635         (191,593 )
                 

Total net assets

     259,881,139         (91,093 )
                 

Total liabilities and net assets

   $ 266,970,799       $ 515,267   
                 

Net asset value per share

   $ 13.10       $ (13.60 )
                 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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THL Credit, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

 

     For the three months
ended
September 30, 2010
     For the six months
ended
September 30, 2010
 

Investment Income:

     

From non-controlled, non-affiliated investments:

     

Interest income

   $ 4,080,836       $ 6,521,322  
                 

Total investment income

     4,080,836         6,521,322  
                 

Expenses:

     

Base management fees

     974,004         1,717,331  

Administrator expenses

     624,018         975,031  

Insurance expenses

     191,608         340,636   

Professional fees

     171,269         454,603   

Other general and administrative expenses

     128,581         186,149   

Directors’ fees

     127,375         254,750   
                 

Total expenses

     2,216,855         3,928,500   
                 

Net investment income

     1,863,981         2,592,822   

Unrealized Appreciation:

     

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

     1,052,967         1,162,672   
                 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 2,916,948       $ 3,755,494   
                 

Net investment income per common share

   $ 0.09       $ 0.13   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations per common share

   $ 0.15       $ 0.19   
                 

Basic and diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding

     19,792,370         19,719,798   
                 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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THL Credit, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited)

 

     For the six months
ended
September 30, 2010
    For the period
from
May 26, 2009
(inception)
through
March 31,  2010
 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations:

    

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 2,592,822      $ (191,593 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

     1,162,672        —     
                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     3,755,494        (191,593 )
                

Distributions to Stockholders:

    

Distributions from net investment income

     (989,594 )     —     

Capital Share Transactions:

    

Issuance of common stock

     266,011,194        100,500   

Less offering costs

     (8,804,862     —     
                

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     259,972,232        (91,093 )

Net assets at beginning of period

     (91,093 )     —     
                

Net assets at end of period

   $ 259,881,139      $ (91,093 )
                

Common shares outstanding at end of period

     19,836,264        6,700   

Capital Share Activity:

    

Shares issued

     19,785,188        6,700   

Shares issued from reinvestment of dividends

     44,376        —     
                

Net increase in capital share activity

     19,829,564        6,700   
                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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THL Credit, Inc.

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

 

     For the six months
ended
September 30, 2010
 

Cash flows from operating activities:

  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 3,755,494   

Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash used for operating activities:

  

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

     (1,162,672 )

Purchases of investments

     (42,443,850

Proceeds from sale of investments

     7,218,750   

PIK interest income

     (513,545 )

Accretion of original issue discounts on investments and other fees

     (169,841

Income from investment in member interest

     (1,409,743

Distribution from investment in member interest

     612,706   

Proceeds from paydowns of investments

     72,259   

Increase in interest receivable

     (275,000

Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets

     (51,335

Decrease in accrued expenses

     (108,452

Increase in base management fees payable

     974,004   

Decrease in due to affiliate

     (213,743
        

Net cash used for operating activities

     (33,714,968
        

Cash flows from financing activities:

  

Issuance of shares of common stock

     203,380,996   

Offering costs paid

     (8,793,366

Distributions paid to stockholders

     (466,850

Decrease in deferred offering costs

     414,767   
        

Net cash provided by financing activities

     194,535,547   
        

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     160,820,579   

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     100,500   
        

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 160,921,079   
        

Non-Cash Financing Activity:

Issuance of 4,140,496 shares of common stock for the purchase of investments valued at $62,107,449.

Issuance of 44,376 shares of common stock for reinvestment of dividends of $522,744.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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THL Credit, Inc.

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Unaudited)

September 30, 2010

 

Portfolio company/Type of Investment (1)

   Industry      Principal (2)
No. of Shares /
No. of Units
     Cost      Fair Value  

Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments – 40.68% of net asset value

        

Anytime Worldwide, LLC

Senior Secured Note, 16.0%, due 12/11/14

Class A Units(3)

    
 
Recreation &
leisure
  
  
   $
 
12,900,000
157,257.10
  
  
    
 
$12,374,104
564,140
  
  
    
 
$12,737,500
843,500
  
  

Warrant for Class B

     services            —           —     
                       
           12,938,244         13,581,000   

Country Pure Foods LLC

Subordinated Term Loan, 12.5% cash, 2.5% PIK, due
2/13/16
(4)

    
 
Food &
beverage
  
  
   $ 13,750,000         13,479,691         13,479,691   
                       
           13,479,691         13,479,691   

Food Processing Holdings, LLC

Senior Subordinated Note, 13.5% cash, 2.0% PIK, due 8/10/15(4)

Class A Units(5)

Class B Units(5)

    
 
 
Food
processing
services
  
  
  
   $
 
 
12,153,173
162.44
406.09
  
  
  
    
 
 
11,614,086
163,268
408,161
  
  
  
    
 
 
11,614,086
163,268
408,161
  
  
  
                       
           12,185,515         12,185,515   

HEALTHCAREfirst, Inc.

Senior Subordinated Note, 13.5% cash, 3.0% PIK, due 12/4/15

    
 
 
Healthcare,
business
services
  
  
  
   $ 12,624,174         12,263,298         12,263,298   
                       
           12,263,298         12,263,298   

Intelligrated, Inc.

Senior Secured Second Lien Term Loan, L + 1000, due 6/21/17(8)

     Industrial         $9,925,000         9,562,229         9,925,000   
                       
           9,562,229         9,925,000   

JDC Healthcare Management, LLC

Senior Subordinated Note, 12.0% cash, 3.5% PIK, due 6/16/14

Member interest(5)(9)

    
 
 
Healthcare,
dental
services
  
  
  
   $
 
10,466,373
1,393.00
  
  
    
 
9,897,458
1,393,309
  
  
    
 
9,897,458
1,393,309
  
  
                       
           11,290,767         11,290,767   

LCP Capital Fund, LLC

Member interest(5)(7)(10)

    
 
Financial
services
  
  
   $ 12,000,000         12,797,037         12,797,037   
                       
           12,797,037         12,797,037   

MedQuist Inc.

Senior Subordinated Note, 13.0% cash, due 10/14/16(11) (12)

    
 
 
Healthcare,
business
services
  
  
  
     $6,000,000         5,820,000         5,820,000   
                       
           5,820,000         5,820,000   

Surgery Center Holdings, Inc.

Senior Subordinated Note, 13.5% cash, 2.0% PIK, due 6/24/15

Preferred Stock, 19.0% dividend rate

Member interest(5)(6)

    
 
 
 
Healthcare,
ambulatory
surgery
centers
  
  
  
  
   $
 
 
13,288,771
913.04
389,821
  
  
  
    
 
 
12,938,566
895,545
389,821
  
  
  
    
 
 
12,938,566
1,052,690
389,821
  
  
  
                       
           14,223,932         14,381,077   
                       

Total investments – 40.68% of net asset value

         $ 104,560,713       $ 105,723,385   
                       

Cash equivalents – 20.44% of net asset value

        

Repurchase agreement (See Note 2)

      $ 53,115,601         $53,115,601         $53,115,601   
                       

Total investments and cash equivalents – 61.12% of net asset value

         $ 157,676,314       $ 158,838,986   
                       

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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(1)

All debt investments are income producing. Equity and member interests are non-income producing unless otherwise noted.

(2)

Principal includes accumulated PIK interest and is net of repayments.

(3)

Comprised of 157,100 Class Financial Units and 157.10 Governance Units.

(4)

Interest held in companies related to the portfolio company.

(5)

Member interests of limited liability companies are the equity equivalents of the stock of corporations.

(6)

Equity ownership may be held in shares or units of companies related to the portfolio company.

(7)

Income producing security.

(8)

Coupon is subject to a LIBOR floor of 2.5%.

(9)

Interest held by a wholly-owned subsidiary of THL Credit, Inc.

(10)

Non-registered investment company and, as a result, is not a qualifying asset under Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940.

(11)

13.0% cash or 2% PIK and 12.0% cash, at the option of the issuer on a quarterly basis

(12)

Publicly-traded company and, as a result, is not a qualifying asset under Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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THL Credit, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

September 30, 2010

1. Organization

THL Credit, Inc. (the “Company”) was organized as a Delaware corporation on May 26, 2009. The Company has elected to be regulated as a business development company, or BDC, under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Company has elected to be treated for tax purposes as a regulated investment company, or RIC, under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or the Code. The Company’s investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation, primarily through the origination of privately negotiated investments in debt and equity securities in middle-market companies.

The Company was initially funded on July 23, 2009, issuing 6,700 shares of common stock at an aggregate purchase price of $100,500 to THL Credit Opportunities, L.P., an affiliate of THL Credit Advisors LLC (the “Advisor”). While the Company incurred certain costs in connection with an anticipated initial public offering, which ultimately would have been borne by the Advisor had the offering not closed, the Company did not formally commence principal operations until the completion of the offering on April 21, 2010 as described below.

On April 20, 2010, in anticipation of completing an initial public offering and formally commencing principal operations, the Company entered into a purchase and sale agreement with THL Credit Opportunities, L.P. and THL Credit Partners BDC Holdings, L.P. (“BDC Holdings”), an affiliate of the Company, to effectuate the sale by THL Credit Opportunities, L.P. to the Company of certain securities valued at $62,107,449, as determined by the Company’s board of directors, and on the same day issued 4,140,496 shares of common stock to BDC Holdings valued at $15.00 per share pursuant to such agreement in exchange for the aforementioned securities. Subsequently, the Company filed an election to be regulated as a BDC.

On April 21, 2010, the Company completed its initial public offering, formally commencing principal operations, and sold 9,000,000 shares of its common stock through a group of underwriters at a price of $13.00 per share, less an underwriting discount and commissions totaling $0.8125 per share. Concurrently, the Company sold 6,307,692 shares of its common stock to BDC Holdings at $13.00 per share, the sale of which was not subject to an underwriting discount and commission. On April 27, 2010, the Company closed the sale of the aforementioned 15,307,692 shares and received $191.7 million of net proceeds.

On May 26, 2010, the underwriters exercised their over-allotment option under the underwriting agreement and elected to purchase an additional 337,000 shares of common stock at $13.00 per share resulting in additional net proceeds of $4.1 million.

The Company established a wholly-owned subsidiary (“subsidiary”), which is structured as a Delaware corporation, to hold portfolio companies organized as limited liability companies, or LLCs (or other forms of pass-through entities). The Company currently qualifies as a RIC for federal income tax purposes, which allows us to avoid paying corporate income taxes on any income or gains that we distribute to our stockholders. The purpose of establishing this entity is to satisfy the RIC tax requirement that at least 90% of our gross income for income tax purposes is investment income.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiary. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation S-X under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Company does not consolidate portfolio company investments.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company have been presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, certain disclosures accompanying annual financial

 

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THL Credit, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)—(Continued)

September 30, 2010

 

statements prepared in accordance with GAAP are omitted. In the opinion of management, the unaudited financial results included herein contain all adjustments, consisting solely of normal accruals, considered necessary for the fair presentation of financial statements for interim period included herein. The current period’s results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for the period ending December 31, 2010.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that may affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Changes in the economic environment, financial markets, credit worthiness of our portfolio companies and any other parameters used in determining these estimates could cause actual results to differ and these differences could be material.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents consist of demand deposits, repurchase agreements, and highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with financial institutions and, at times, cash held in demand deposit accounts may exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insured limit. Cash equivalents are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy used in connection with GAAP reporting and as described in Note 2.

Repurchase Agreements

The Company may enter into repurchase agreements as part of its investment program. In these transactions, the Company’s custodian takes possession of collateral pledged by the counterparty. The collateral is marked-to-market daily to ensure that the value, plus accrued interest, is at least equal to the repurchase price. Under certain circumstances, in the event of default or bankruptcy of the counterparty to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral or proceeds may be subject to legal proceedings. Cash equivalents as of the balance sheet date consist of an overnight repurchase agreement with State Street Bank & Trust Company (“SSB”) dated September 30, 2010 and payable October 1, 2010 in the amount of $53,115,601, reflecting an interest rate of one basis point. This agreement was collateralized by U.S. Treasury notes pledged by SSB. The collateral pledged is valued at $54,119,917. In the event of default by SSB, the Company has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation.

Valuation of Investments

Investments for which market quotations are readily available are valued using market quotations, which are generally obtained from an independent pricing service or one or more broker-dealers or market makers. However, debt investments with remaining maturities within 60 days that are not credit impaired are valued at cost plus accreted discount, or minus amortized premium, which approximates fair value. Debt and equity securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by our board of directors. Because we expect that there will not be a readily available market value for many of the investments in our portfolio, we expect to value many of our portfolio investments at fair value as determined in good faith by our board of directors in accordance with a documented valuation policy that has been reviewed and approved by our board of directors. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of our investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a readily available market value existed for such investments, and the differences could be material.

With respect to investments for which market quotations are not readily available, our board of directors undertakes a multi-step valuation process each quarter, as described below:

 

   

our quarterly valuation process begins with each portfolio company or investment being initially valued by the investment professionals responsible for the portfolio investment;

 

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THL Credit, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)—(Continued)

September 30, 2010

 

 

   

preliminary valuation conclusions are then documented and discussed with senior management of the Advisor;

 

   

to the extent determined by the audit committee of our board of directors, independent valuation firms engaged by the Company conduct independent appraisals and review the Advisor’s preliminary valuations in light of their own independent assessment;

 

   

the audit committee of our board of directors reviews the preliminary valuations of the Advisor and independent valuation firms and, if necessary, responds and supplements the valuation recommendation of the independent valuation firm to reflect any comments; and

 

   

our board of directors discusses valuations and determines the fair value of each investment in our portfolio in good faith based on the input of the Advisor, the respective independent valuation firms and the audit committee.

The types of factors that we may take into account in fair value pricing our investments include, as relevant, the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio company’s ability to make payments and its earnings and discounted cash flow, the markets in which the portfolio company does business, comparison to publicly traded securities and other relevant factors. The Company utilizes an income approach to value its debt investments and a combination of income and market approaches to value its equity investments. With respect to unquoted securities, our board of directors, in consultation with our independent third party valuation firm, values each investment considering, among other measures, discounted cash flow models, comparisons of financial ratios of peer companies that are public and other factors. For debt investments, the Company determines the fair value primarily using a yield approach that analyzes the discounted cash flows of interest and principal for the debt security, as set forth in the associated loan agreements, as well as the financial position and credit risk of each portfolio investments. The Company’s estimate of the expected repayment date is generally the legal maturity date of the instrument. The yield analysis considers changes in leverage levels, credit quality, portfolio company performance and other factors.

In August 2009, FASB issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) No. 2009-05, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures: Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value.” The update provides clarification to ASC 820 for the valuation techniques required to measure the fair value of liabilities. ASU No. 2009-05 also provides clarification around required inputs to the fair value measurement of a liability and definition of a Level 1 liability. ASU No. 2009-05 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after August 28, 2009. The Company adopted ASU No. 2009-05 beginning April 1, 2010. The adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position and results of operations.

In September 2009, the FASB issued ASU No. 2009-12, “Measuring Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures: Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent),” that provides additional guidance on how companies should estimate the fair value of certain alternative investments, such as hedge funds, private equity funds and venture capital funds. The fair value of such investments can now be determined using net asset value (“NAV”) as a practical expedient, unless it is probable that the investment will not be sold at a price equal to NAV. In those situations, the practical expedient cannot be used and disclosure of the remaining actions necessary to complete the sale will be required. New disclosures of the attributes of all investments within the scope of the new guidance is required, regardless of whether an entity used the practical expedient to measure the fair value of any of its investments. ASU No. 2009-12 is effective for the first annual or interim reporting period ending after December 15, 2009, with early application permitted. The Company adopted ASU No. 2009-12 beginning April 1, 2010. The adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on its financial position and results of operations as of and for the period ended September 30, 2010.

In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-06, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” that requires reporting entities to make new disclosures about recurring or nonrecurring fair-value measurements including significant transfers into and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair-value measurements and information on purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements on a gross basis in the

 

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reconciliation of Level 3 fair-value measurements. The FASB also clarified existing fair-value measurement disclosure guidance about the level of disaggregation, inputs, and valuation techniques. The new and revised disclosures are required to be implemented in interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for the gross presentation of the Level 3 rollforward, which is required for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2010. The Company adopted ASU No. 2010-06 beginning April 1, 2010. The adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position and results of operations as of and for the period ended September 30, 2010.

In accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures under GAAP, the Company discloses the fair value of its investments in a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The guidance establishes three levels of the fair value hierarchy as follows:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;

Level 2 – Quoted prices in markets that are not considered to be active or financial instruments for which significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly;

Level 3 – Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.

The level of an asset or liability within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. However, the determination of what constitutes “observable” requires significant judgment by management.

The Company has adopted the authoritative guidance under GAAP on determining fair value when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased and identifying transactions that are not orderly. Accordingly, if the Company determines that either the volume and/or level of activity for an asset or liability has significantly decreased (from normal conditions for that asset or liability) or price quotations or observable inputs are not associated with orderly transactions, increased analysis and management judgment will be required to estimate fair value. Valuation techniques such as an income approach might be appropriate to supplement or replace a market approach in those circumstances. The guidance also provides a list of factors to determine whether there has been a significant decrease in relation to normal market activity. Regardless, however, of the valuation technique and inputs used, the objective for the fair value measurement in those circumstances is unchanged from what it would be if markets were operating at normal activity levels and/or transactions were orderly; that is, to determine the current exit price. The guidance also requires additional disclosures regarding inputs and valuation techniques used, change in valuation techniques and related inputs, if any, and more disaggregated information relating to debt and equity securities, which if applicable should be disclosed. As the Company’s fair value methodologies are consistent with the amended accounting principles, adoption did not have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

The Company has adopted the authoritative guidance under GAAP for estimating the fair value of investments in investment companies that have calculated net asset value per share in accordance with the specialized accounting guidance for Investment Companies. Accordingly, in circumstances in which net asset value per share of an investment is not determinative of fair value, the Company estimates the fair value of an investment in an investment company using the net asset value per share of the investment (or its equivalent) without further adjustment, if the net asset value per share of the investment is determined in accordance with the specialized accounting guidance for Investment Companies as of the reporting entity’s measurement date. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements. The guidance also requires certain additional disclosures, which if applicable, must be disclosed.

 

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September 30, 2010

 

 

The following is a summary of the industry classification in which the Company invests as of September 30, 2010:

 

Industry:

   Cost      Fair Value      % of
Net Assets
 

Financial services

   $ 12,797,037       $ 12,797,037         4.92

Food & beverage

     13,479,691         13,479,691         5.19

Food processing services

     12,185,515         12,185,515         4.69

Healthcare, ambulatory surgery centers

     14,223,932         14,381,077         5.53

Healthcare, business services

     18,083,298         18,083,298         6.96

Healthcare, dental services

     11,290,767         11,290,767         4.34

Industrial

     9,562,229         9,925,000         3.82

Recreation & leisure services

     12,938,244         13,581,000         5.23

Repurchase agreement

     53,115,601         53,115,601         20.44
                          

Total investments and cash equivalents

   $ 157,676,314       $ 158,838,986         61.12
                          

Region:

   Cost      Fair Value      % of
Net Assets
 

Northeast(1)

   $ 71,732,638       $ 71,732,638         27.60

Southeast

     26,409,447         26,566,592         10.22

Midwest

     48,243,462         49,248,989         18.96

Southwest

     11,290,767         11,290,767         4.34
                          

Total investments and cash equivalents

   $ 157,676,314       $ 158,838,986         61.12
                          

The following is a summary of the levels within the fair value hierarchy in which the Company invests:

 

Description:

   Fair Value      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Subordinated debt

   $ 66,013,099       $ —           —         $ 66,013,099   

Senior secured debt

     22,662,500         —           —           22,662,500   

Investments in funds

     12,797,037         —           —           12,797,037   

Equity investments

     4,250,749         —           —           4,250,749   

Repurchase agreement

     53,115,601         53,115,601         —           —     
                                   

Total investments and cash equivalents

   $ 158,838,986       $ 53,115,601       $ —         $ 105,723,385   
                                   

 

1

Northeast region includes repurchase agreement with State Street Bank & Trust Company.

 

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The following tables roll forward the changes in fair value during the three and six-month periods ended September 30, 2010 for investments classified within Level 3:

 

     Subordinated
debt
     Senior secured
debt
    Investments
in funds
    Equity
investments
     Totals  

Beginning balance, July 1, 2010

   $ 46,327,620      $ 21,978,451      $ 12,612,706      $ 3,923,849       $ 84,842,626   

Purchases(2)

     19,295,000         —          —          100         19,295,100   

Sales and repayments(2)

     —           (72,259     (612,706     —           (684,965

Unrealized appreciation(1)

     —           726,167       —          326,800         1,052,967   

Net amortization of premiums, discounts and fees

     74,032         30,141        —          —           104,173   

PIK and non-cash earnings

     316,447         —          797,037        —           1,113,484   
                                          

Ending balance, September 30, 2010

   $ 66,013,099       $ 22,662,500      $ 12,797,037      $ 4,250,749       $ 105,723,385   
                                          

Net change in unrealized appreciation from investments still held as of the reporting date(1)

   $ —         $ 726,167     $ —        $ 326,800       $ 1,052,967   
                                          

 

     Subordinated
debt
     Senior secured
debt
    Investments
in funds
    Equity
investments
     Totals  

Beginning balance, April 1, 2010

   $ —         $ —        $ —        $ —         $ —     

Purchases(2)

     65,377,444         29,179,611        12,000,000        3,814,244         110,371,299   

Sales and repayments(2)

     —           (7,291,009     (612,706     —           (7,903,715

Unrealized appreciation(1)

     —           726,167       —          436,505         1,162,672   

Net amortization of premiums, discounts and fees

     122,110         47,731        —          —           169,841   

PIK and non-cash earnings

     513,545         —          1,409,743        —           1,923,288   
                                          

Ending balance, September 30, 2010

   $ 66,013,099       $ 22,662,500      $ 12,797,037      $ 4,250,749       $ 105,723,385   
                                          

Net change in unrealized appreciation from investments still held as of the reporting date(1)

   $ —         $ 726,167     $ —        $ 436,505       $ 1,162,672   
                                          

 

1

All unrealized gains in the table above are reflected in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations.

2

Net purchases (sales) include proceeds from principal paydowns and capital drawdowns.

 

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September 30, 2010

 

 

The Company has invested in LCP Capital Fund, LLC (“LCP”), an investment company that was organized to participate in investment opportunities that arise when a special purpose entity or sponsor thereof, needs to raise capital to achieve ratings, regulatory, accounting, tax, or other objectives. The capital may be in the form of credit default swaps, subordinated debt, preferred stock or other forms of equity.

As of September 30, 2010, the Company had subscribed into series 2005-01 of LCP in the amount of $12,000,000. This commitment has been fully funded. The Company’s contributed capital is maintained in the form of a collateral account held by a custodian and acts as collateral on certain credit default swaps for which LCP receives premium payments on throughout the year. LCP anticipates distributing to the Company on a quarterly basis. Such distributions are reflected in the consolidated Statement of Operations as interest income in the period earned. LCP is a closed investment vehicle which provides for no liquidity or redemption options and is not readily marketable. LCP has a remaining life of 19 years; however, it is expected that series 2005-01 will dissolve within 2 to 7 years. Other capital series within LCP will have exposure to different investments and will have different remaining lives.

Investment Risk

The value of investments will generally fluctuate with, among other things, changes in prevailing interest rates, general economic conditions, the condition of certain financial markets, developments or trends in any particular industry and the financial condition of the issuer. During periods of limited liquidity and higher price volatility, the Company’s ability to dispose of investments at a price and time that the Company deems advantageous may be impaired. The extent of this exposure is reflected in the carrying value of these financial assets and recorded in the consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Lower-quality debt securities involve greater risk of default or price changes due to changes in the credit quality or the issuer. The value of lower-quality debt securities often fluctuates in response to company, political, or economic developments and can decline significantly over short periods of time or during periods of general or regional economic difficulty. Lower-quality debt securities can be thinly traded or have restrictions on resale, making them difficult to sell at an acceptable price. The default rate for lower-quality debt securities is likely to be higher during economic recessions or periods of high interest rates.

Security Transactions, Income Recognition, Realized/Unrealized Gains or Losses

Security transactions are recorded on a trade-date basis. The Company measures realized gains or losses by the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the amortized cost basis of the investment, using the specific identification method, without regard to unrealized appreciation or depreciation previously recognized, but considering unamortized upfront loan origination fees and prepayment penalties. The Company reports changes in fair value of investments that are measured at fair value as a component of net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments in the consolidated Statement of Operations.

Interest income, adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discount, is recorded on an accrual basis to the extent that the Company expects to collect such amounts. Original issue discount, principally representing the estimated fair value of detachable equity or warrants obtained in conjunction with the acquisition of debt securities, and market discount or premium are capitalized and accreted or amortized into interest income over the life of the respective security using the effective yield method. The amortized cost of investments represents the original cost adjusted for the accretion/amortization of discounts and premiums and upfront loan origination fees.

The Company has investments in debt securities which contain a contractual paid-in-kind, or PIK, interest provision. PIK interest is computed at the contractual rate specified in each investment agreement and added to the principal balance of the investment and record as interest income.

 

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The Company will cease accruing PIK interest if there is insufficient value to support the accrual or if it does not expect amounts to be collectible. To maintain the Company’s status as a RIC, PIK interest income, which is considered investment company taxable income, must be paid out to stockholders in the form of dividends even though the Company has not yet collected the cash. Amounts necessary to pay these dividends may come from available cash. For the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2010, the Company recognized $316,447 and $513,545 in PIK income, respectively.

The Company capitalizes and amortizes upfront loan origination fees received in connection with the closing of investments. The unearned income from such fees is accreted into interest income over the contractual life of the loan based on the effective interest method. Upon prepayment of a loan or debt security, any prepayment penalties, unamortized loan origination fees, and unamortized discounts are recorded as interest income.

In certain investment transactions, the Company may provide advisory services. For services that are separately identifiable and external evidence exists to substantiate fair value, income is recognized as earned. The Company had no income from advisory services for the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2010.

Income Taxes

The Company has elected to be taxed as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code and currently qualifies, and intends to continue to qualify each year, as a RIC under the Code.

In order to qualify for favorable tax treatment as a RIC, the Company is required to distribute annually to its stockholders at least 90% of its investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code. To avoid federal excise taxes, the Company must distribute annually at least 98% of its income (both ordinary income and net capital gains). The Company, at its discretion, may carry forward taxable income in excess of calendar year distributions and pay a 4% excise tax on this income. If the Company chooses to do so, all other things being equal, this would increase expenses and reduce the amount available to be distributed to stockholders. The Company will accrue excise tax on estimated excess taxable income as required.

If the Company does not distribute at least 98% of its annual taxable income in the year earned, the Company will generally be required to pay an excise tax equal to 4% of the amount by which 98% of the Company’s annual taxable income exceeds the distributions from such taxable income during the year earned. To the extent that the Company determines that its estimated current year annual taxable income will be in excess of estimated current year dividend distributions from such taxable income, the Company accrues excise taxes on estimated excess taxable income as taxable income is earned using an annual effective excise tax rate. The annual effective excise tax rate is determined by dividing the estimated annual excise tax by the estimated annual taxable income.

The Company follows the provisions under the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions. The provisions require management to determine whether a tax position of the Company is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. For tax positions meeting the more likely than not threshold, the tax amount recognized in the consolidated financial statements is reduced by the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant taxing authority. There are no unrecognized tax benefits in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Although the Company files federal and state tax returns, the Company’s major tax jurisdiction is federal. The Company’s inception-to-date federal tax years remain subject to examination by taxing authorities.

 

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Dividends

Dividends and distributions to stockholders are recorded on the applicable record date. The amount, if any to be paid out as a dividend is determined by the Company’s board of directors on a quarterly basis. Net realized capital gains, if any, generally are distributed at least annually, out of assets legally available for such distributions, although the Company may decide to retain such capital gains for investment.

Capital transactions in connection with our dividend reinvestment plan are recorded when issued.

3. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-09, “Subsequent Events,” that amended its guidance on subsequent events. SEC filers are not required to disclose the date through which an entity has evaluated subsequent events. The amended guidance was effective upon issuance for all entities.

4. Related Party Transactions

Investment Management Agreement

The Company entered into an Investment Management Agreement on April 1, 2010 under which the Advisor, subject to the overall supervision of the Company’s board of directors, will manage the day-to-day operations of, and provide investment advisory services to the Company.

The Advisor will receive a fee for investment advisory and management services consisting of a base management fee and a two-part incentive fee.

The base management fee will be calculated at an annual rate of 1.5% of the Company’s gross assets payable quarterly in arrears on a calendar quarter basis. For purposes of calculating the base management fee, “gross assets” is determined as the value of the Company’s assets without deduction for any liabilities. For the first quarter of our operations, the base management fee will be calculated based on the initial value of the Company’s gross assets. Subsequently, the base management fee will be calculated based on the value of the Company’s gross assets at the end of the most recently completed calendar quarter, and appropriately adjusted for any share issuances or repurchases during the current calendar quarter. Base management fees for any partial quarter will be appropriately prorated.

The incentive fee will have two components, ordinary income and capital gains, as follows:

The ordinary income component will be calculated, and payable, quarterly in arrears based on the Company’s preincentive fee net investment income for the immediately preceding calendar quarter, subject to a cumulative total return requirement and to deferral of non-cash amounts. The preincentive fee net investment income, which is expressed as a rate of return on the value of the Company’s net assets attributable to the Company’s common stock, will have a 2.0% (which is 8.0% annualized) hurdle rate (also referred to as “minimum income level”). Preincentive fee net investment income means interest income, dividend income and any other income (including any other fees, such as commitment, origination, structuring, diligence, managerial assistance and consulting fees or other fees that the Company receives from portfolio companies) accrued during the calendar quarter, minus the Company’s operating expenses for the quarter (including the base management fee, expenses payable under the Company’s Administration Agreement (discussed below), and any interest expense and any dividends paid on any issued and outstanding preferred stock, but excluding the incentive fee and any offering expenses and other expenses not charged to operations but excluding certain reversals to the extent such reversals have the effect of reducing previously accrued incentive fees based on the deferral of non-cash interest. Preincentive fee net investment income includes, in the case of investments with a deferred interest feature (such as original issue discount, debt instruments with PIK interest and zero coupon securities), accrued income that the Company has not yet received in cash. The Advisor will receive no incentive fee for any calendar quarter in which the Company’s preincentive fee net investment income does not

 

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exceed the minimum income level. Subject to the cumulative total return requirement described below, the Advisor will receive 100% of the Company’s preincentive fee net investment income for any calendar quarter with respect to that portion of the preincentive net investment income for such quarter, if any, that exceeds the minimum income level but is less than 2.5% (which is 10.0% annualized) of net assets (also referred to as the “catch-up” provision) and 20.0% of the Company’s preincentive fee net investment income for such calendar quarter, if any, greater than 2.5% (10.0% annualized) of net assets. The foregoing incentive fee is subject to a total return requirement, which provides that no incentive fee in respect of the Company’s preincentive fee net investment income will be payable except to the extent 20.0% of the cumulative net increase in net assets resulting from operations over the then current and 11 preceding calendar quarters exceeds the cumulative incentive fees accrued and/or paid for the 11 preceding quarters. In other words, any ordinary income incentive fee that is payable in a calendar quarter will be limited to the lesser of (i) 20% of the amount by which the Company’s preincentive fee net investment income for such calendar quarter exceeds the 2.0% hurdle, subject to the “catch-up” provision, and (ii) (x) 20% of the cumulative net increase in net assets resulting from operations for the then current and 11 preceding quarters minus (y) the cumulative incentive fees accrued and/or paid for the 11 preceding calendar quarters. For the foregoing purpose, the “cumulative net increase in net assets resulting from operations” is the amount, if positive, of the sum of preincentive fee net investment income, base management fees, realized gains and losses and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of the Company for the then current and 11 preceding calendar quarters. In addition, the Advisor will not be paid the portion of such incentive fee that is attributable to deferred interest until the Company actually receives such interest in cash.

The second component of the incentive fee will be determined and payable in arrears as of the end of each calendar year (or upon termination of the Investment Management Agreement, as of the termination date), commencing on December 31, 2010. This component will equal 20.0% of the Company’s cumulative aggregate realized capital gains from inception through the end of that calendar year, computed net of the cumulative aggregate realized capital losses and cumulative aggregate unrealized capital depreciation through the end of such year. The aggregate amount of any previously paid capital gains incentive fees is subtracted from such capital gains incentive fee calculated. The capital gains incentive fee determined as of December 31, 2010 will be calculated for a period of shorter than twelve calendar months to take into account any realized capital gains computed net of all realized capital losses and unrealized depreciation for the period ending December 31, 2010.

For the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2010, the Company incurred base management fees payable to the Advisor of $974,004 and $1,717,331, respectively. The Company incurred no incentive fees for the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2010.

Administration Agreement

The Company has also entered into an Administration Agreement with the Advisor under which the Advisor will provide administrative services to the Company. Under the Administration Agreement, the Advisor performs, or oversees the performance of administrative services necessary for the operation of the Company, which include, among other things, being responsible for the financial records which the Company is required to maintain and preparing reports to the Company’s stockholders and reports filed with the SEC. In addition, the Advisor assists in determining and publishing the Company’s net asset value, oversees the preparation and filing of the Company’s tax returns and the printing and dissemination of reports to the Company’s stockholders, and generally oversees the payment of the Company’s expenses and the performance of administrative and professional services rendered to the Company by others. The Company will reimburse the Advisor for its allocable portion of the costs and expenses incurred by the Advisor for overhead in performance by the Advisor of its duties under the Administration Agreement and the Investment Management Agreement, including facilities, office equipment and our allocable portion of cost of compensation and related expenses of our chief financial officer and chief compliance officer and

 

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their respective staffs, as well as any costs and expenses incurred by the Advisor relating to any administrative or operating services provided by the Advisors to the Company. Such costs are reflected as Administrator Expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations. Under the Administration Agreement, the Advisor provides, on behalf of the Company, managerial assistance to those portfolio companies to which the Company is required to provide such assistance. To the extent that our Advisor outsources any of its functions, the Company pays the fees associated with such functions on a direct basis without profit to the Advisor.

For the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2010, the Company incurred administrative services expenses payable to the Advisor of $624,018 and $975,031, respectively.

Due to Affiliates

The Advisor and an affiliate of the Advisor paid certain offering, organization and other general and administrative expenses on behalf of the Company. Such amounts have been recorded in the consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as Due to affiliates as of September 30, 2010 and March 31, 2010. These amounts have been subsequently repaid to the Advisor and its affiliate.

Indemnification

The Investment Management Agreement provides that, absent willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of their respective duties or by reason of the reckless disregard of their respective duties and obligations, the Advisor and its officers, managers, agents, employees, controlling persons, members (or their owners) and any other person or entity affiliated with it, are entitled to indemnification from the Company for any damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and amounts reasonably paid in settlement) arising from the rendering of services under the Investment Management Agreement or otherwise as the Company’s investment advisor.

Affiliated Stockholders

THL Credit Opportunities, L.P. and BDC Holdings own 6,728 and 10,492,535 shares, respectively, or 0.03% and 52.9%, respectively, of the Company’s common stock as of September 30, 2010.

5. Net Increase in Net Assets Per Share Resulting from Operations

The following information sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net increase in net assets per share resulting from operations:

 

     For the three
months ended
September 30, 2010
     For the six
months ended
September 30, 2010
 

Numerator – net increase in net assets resulting from operations:

   $ 2,916,948       $ 3,755,494   

Denominator – basic and diluted weighted average common shares:

     19,792,370         19,719,798   

Basic and diluted net increase in net assets per common share resulting from operations:

   $ 0.15       $ 0.19   

Diluted net increase in net assets per share resulting from operations equals basic net increase in net assets per share resulting from operations for each period because there were no common stock equivalents outstanding during the above periods.

6. Organizational and Offering Expenses

A portion of the net proceeds of the Company’s initial public offering of 15,307,692 shares of common stock was used for organizational and offering expenses of approximately $191,593 and $8,804,862, respectively. Organizational expenses are expensed as incurred. Offering costs, which includes $7,586,313 of underwriters’ fees, have been charged against paid in capital in excess of par. As of September 30, 2010 and March 31, 2010, $11,496 and $300,000, respectively, of offering related costs are included in accrued expenses and due to affiliates in the consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. All organizational and offering costs were borne by the Company.

 

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7. Financial Highlights

The following is a schedule of financial highlights for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and for the period from April 21, 2010 (commencement of principal operations) through September 30, 2010:

 

     For the three
months ended
September 30,
2010
    For the period from
April 21, 2010
(commencement of
principal operations)
through September 30,
2010
 

Per Share Data:

    

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 13.01      $ 12.99   

Net investment income(3)

     0.09        0.13   

Net change in unrealized appreciation of investments(4)

     0.05        0.03   
                

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

     0.14        0.16   

Dividends to stockholders

     (0.05     (0.05
                

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 13.10      $ 13.10   
                

Per share market value at end of period

   $ 11.78      $ 11.78   

Total return(1)

     2.87     (9.00 %) 

Shares outstanding at end of period

     19,836,264        19,836,264   

Ratio/Supplemental Data:

    

Net assets at end of period

   $ 259,881,139      $ 259,881,139   

Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets(2)

     3.40 %     3.32 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(2)

     2.86 %     2.36 %

Portfolio turnover

     0.03     2.81

 

(1)

Total return is based on the change in market price per share during the period. For the period from April 21, 2010 (commencement of principal operations) through September 30, 2010 total return is calculated assuming an investment at the initial public offering price of $13.00 per share. Total return takes into account dividends and distributions, if any, reinvested in accordance with our dividend reinvestment plan.

(2)

Annualized. Annualized amounts for operating expenses and net investment income exclude non-recurring costs related to director recruitment.

(3)

Calculated based on weighted average common shares outstanding.

(4)

Net change in unrealized appreciation of investments reflects incremental underwriting fees and offering expenses related to the initial public offering and exercise of the overallotment shares and the effect of rounding on a per share basis.

8. Commitment and Contingencies

From time to time, the Company, or the Advisor may become party to legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, including proceedings related to the enforcement of our rights under contracts with our portfolio companies. Neither the Company, nor the Advisor, is currently subject to any material legal proceedings.

 

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THL Credit, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)—(Continued)

September 30, 2010

 

 

9. Subsequent Events

On October 7, 2010, the Company closed on a $12,000,000 investment in the senior secured note of OEM Group, Inc. (“OEM”), headquartered in Gilbert, AZ. OEM is a global provider of aftermarket parts, service and capital equipment solutions to semiconductor fabrication plants and producers of emerging electronic technologies.

On October 14, 2010, the Company closed on a $10,000,000 investment in the senior secured term loan and funded $843,000 of a $1,636,000 revolving loan commitment for T&D Solutions, LLC (“T&D”). T&D, headquartered in Alexandria, LA, is a provider of maintenance and new construction services for electric transmission and distribution lines in the Gulf states region.

On November 3, 2010, the Company closed on a $13,000,000 investment in the senior subordinated note of C&K Market, Inc. (“C&K”), headquartered in Brookings, Oregon. C&K owns and operates supermarkets and pharmacies primarily in rural communities in Oregon and Northern California.

On November 4, 2010, our board of directors declared a dividend of $0.10 per share, payable on December 28, 2010 to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 30, 2010.

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

In addition to factors previously identified elsewhere in this filing, the following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements or historical performance:

 

   

the introduction, withdrawal, success and timing of business initiatives and strategies;

 

   

changes in political, economic or industry conditions, the interest rate environment or financial and capital markets, which could result in changes in the value of our assets;

 

   

the relative and absolute investment performance and operations of our investment advisor;

 

   

the impact of increased competition;

 

   

the impact of future acquisitions and divestitures;

 

   

the unfavorable resolution of legal proceedings;

 

   

our business prospects and the prospects of our portfolio companies;

 

   

the impact, extent and timing of technological changes and the adequacy of intellectual property protection;

 

   

the impact of legislative and regulatory actions and reforms and regulatory, supervisory or enforcement actions of government agencies relating to us or THL Credit Advisors;

 

   

the ability of THL Credit Advisors to identify suitable investments for us and to monitor and administer our investments;

 

   

our contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties;

 

   

any future financings by us;

 

   

the ability of THL Credit Advisors to attract and retain highly talented professionals;

 

   

fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; and

 

   

the impact of changes to tax legislation and, generally, our tax position.

This report, and other statements that we may make, may contain forward-looking statements with respect to future financial or business performance, strategies or expectations. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words or phrases such as “trend,” “opportunity,” “pipeline,” “believe,” “comfortable,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “current,” “intention,” “estimate,” “position,” “assume,” “potential,” “outlook,” “continue,” “remain,” “maintain,” “sustain,” “seek,” “achieve” and similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may” or similar expressions.

Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties, which change over time. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we assume no duty to and do not undertake to update forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements and future results could differ materially from historical performance.

Overview

THL Credit, Inc. (the “Company”) was organized as a Delaware corporation on May 26, 2009 and initially funded on July 23, 2009. We commenced principal operations on April 21, 2010. Our investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation, primarily through the origination of privately negotiated investments in debt and equity securities in middle market companies.

 

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We are an externally managed, non-diversified, closed-end investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company, or BDC, under the Investment Company Act of 1940, or 1940 Act. As a BDC, we are required to comply with certain regulatory requirements. For instance, we generally have to invest at least 70% of our total assets in “qualifying assets,” including securities of private or thinly traded public U.S. companies, cash, cash equivalents, U.S. Government securities and high-quality debt investments that mature in one year or less.

As a BDC, we must not acquire any assets other than “qualifying assets” specified in the 1940 Act unless, at the time the acquisition is made, at least 70% of our total assets are qualifying assets (with certain limited exceptions). Qualifying assets include investments in “eligible portfolio companies.” Under the relevant SEC rules, the term “eligible portfolio company” includes all private companies, companies whose securities are not listed on a national securities exchange, and certain public companies that have listed their securities on a national securities exchange and have a market capitalization of less than $250 million, in each case organized in the United States.

On April 21, 2010, the Company completed its initial public offering, formally commencing principal operations, and sold 9,000,000 shares of its common stock through a group of underwriters at a price of $13.00 per share, less an underwriting discount and commissions totaling $0.8125 per share. Concurrently, the Company sold 6,307,692 shares of its common stock to THL Credit Partners BDC Holdings, L.P. (“BDC Holdings”) at $13.00 per share that was not subject to an underwriting discount and commission. We received $191.7 million of total net proceeds for the aforementioned offerings.

On May 26, 2010, the underwriters exercised their over-allotment option under the underwriting agreement and elected to purchase an additional 337,000 shares of common stock at $13.00 per share resulting in additional net proceeds of $4.1 million.

We have elected to be treated for tax purposes as a regulated investment company, or RIC, under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or the Code. To qualify as a RIC, we must, among other things, meet certain source-of-income and assets diversification requirements. Pursuant to these elections, we generally will not have to pay corporate-level taxes on any income we distribute to our shareholders.

Portfolio and Investment Activity

On April 20, 2010, in anticipation of completing an initial public offering and formally commencing principal operations, the Company entered into a purchase and sale agreement with THL Credit Opportunities, L.P. and BDC Holdings, to effectuate the sale by THL Credit Opportunities, L.P. to the Company of certain securities valued at $62,107,449, as determined by the Company’s board of directors, and on the same day, issued 4,140,496 shares of common stock to BDC Holdings valued at $15.00 per share pursuant to such agreement in exchange for the aforementioned securities. Subsequently, the Company filed an election to be regulated as a BDC.

We completed our second quarter of operations on September 30, 2010 with approximately $105.7 million (at fair value) invested in nine companies. During the quarter ended September 30, 2010, we invested $19.3 million in 2 portfolio companies. As of September 30, 2010, the portfolio was invested 62.5% in subordinated debt, 21.4% in senior secured debt, 12.1% in income-producing equity interests, and 4.0% in equity. Our average portfolio company investment at amortized cost and fair value was approximately $11.6 million and $11.7 million, respectively. Our largest portfolio company investment by amortized cost and fair value was approximately $14.2 million and $14.4 million, respectively. The Company had approximately $160.9 million of cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2010.

The weighted average yield of the debt and income-producing equity securities in our portfolio at their current cost was 17.6% at September 30, 2010. The weighted average yield on our senior secured loans and subordinated debt securities at their current cost was 16.5% at September 30, 2010. Yields are computed using interest rates and dividend yields as of the balance sheet date and include amortization of loan origination and commitment fees, original issue discount and market premium or discount. Yields exclude common equity investments, preferred equity investments with no stated dividend rate, short-term investments, cash and cash equivalents.

 

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At September 30, 2010, 11% of our debt investments bore interest based on floating rates, such as LIBOR, and 89% bore interest at fixed rates. The percentage of our total debt investments that bore floating rate interest based on an interest rate floor was 11% at September 30, 2010.

We do not “control” and we are not an “affiliate” of any of our portfolio companies, each as defined in the 1940 Act. In general, under the 1940 Act, we would be presumed to “control” a portfolio company if we owned 25% or more of its voting securities and would be an “affiliate” of a portfolio company if we owned 5% or more of its voting securities.

Our level of investment activity can vary substantially from period to period depending on many factors, including the amount of debt and equity capital available to middle market companies, the level of merger and acquisition activity, the general economic environment and the competitive environment for the types of investments we make.

Results of Operations

We commenced principal operations on April 21, 2010, and therefore have no prior periods with which to compare results for the quarter and six-month period ended September 30, 2010.

Revenues

We generate revenues primarily in the form of interest on the debt we hold. Our investments in fixed income instruments generally have an expected maturity of five to seven years, and typically bear interest at a fixed or floating rate. Interest on our debt securities is generally payable quarterly. Payments of principal of our debt investments may be amortized over the stated term of the investment, deferred for several years or due entirely at maturity. In some cases, our debt instruments and preferred stock investments may defer payments of dividends or pay interest in-kind. Any outstanding principal amount of our debt securities and any accrued but unpaid interest will generally become due at the maturity date. The level of interest income we receive is directly related to the balance of interest-bearing investments multiplied by the weighted average yield of our investments. We expect that the dollar amount of interest and any dividend income that we earn to increase as the size of our investment portfolio increases. In addition, we may generate revenue in the form of prepayment fees, commitment, loan origination, structuring or due diligence fees, fees for providing significant managerial assistance and consulting fees.

Operating Income

Investment income totaled $4,080,836 for the three months ended September 30, 2010, of which $3,151,428 was attributable to interest on subordinated debt and senior secured loans, $797,037 attributable to interest from income-producing equity securities and $132,371 to interest earned on cash and cash equivalents.

Investment income totaled $6,521,322 for the six months ended September 30, 2010, of which $4,903,322 was attributable to interest on subordinated debt and senior secured loans, $1,409,743 attributable to interest from income-producing equity securities and $208,257 to interest earned on cash and cash equivalents.

Expenses

Our primary operating expenses include the payment of a base management fee and expenses reimbursable under the Investment Management Agreement, administration expenses and the allocable portion of overhead under the Administration Agreement. The base management fee compensates the Advisor for work in identifying, evaluating, negotiating, closing and monitoring our investments. Our Investment Management Agreement and Administration Agreement (“the Agreements”) with the Advisor provide that we will reimburse the Advisor for costs and expenses incurred by the Advisor for facilities, office equipment and utilities allocable to the performance by the Advisor of its duties under the Agreements, as well as any costs and expenses incurred by the Advisor relating to any administrative or operating services provided by the Advisor to us. We bear all other costs and expenses of our operations and transactions.

 

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Operating Expenses

Operating expenses totaled $2,216,855 for the three months ended September 30, 2010, and consisted of base management fees, administrator expenses, professional fees, insurance expenses, directors’ fees and other general and administrative fees. The base management fees for the quarter were $974,004 as provided for in the Investment Management Agreement. No incentive fee was incurred for the quarter. Expenses for administrative services under the Administration Agreement were $624,018.

Operating expenses totaled $3,928,500 for the six months ended September 30, 2010, and consisted of base management fees, administrator expenses, professional fees, insurance expenses, directors’ fees and other general and administrative fees, including a $205,000 one-time charge related to cost of recruiting directors. The base management fees for the period were $1,717,331 as provided for in the Investment Management Agreement. No incentive fee was incurred for the period. Expenses for administrative services under the Administration Agreement were $975,031.

Net Investment Income

Net investment income was $1,863,981, or $0.09 per common share based on a weighted average of 19,792,370 common shares outstanding for the three months ended September 30, 2010.

Net investment income was $2,592,822, or $0.13 per common share based on a weighted of 19,719,798 common shares outstanding for the six months ended September 30, 2010.

Net Realized Gains and Losses

During the three and six months ended September 30, 2010, we did not recognize any realized gains or losses on our portfolio company investments.

We measure realized gains or losses by the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the amortized cost basis of the investment, using the specific identification method, without regard to unrealized appreciation or depreciation previously recognized, but considering unamortized upfront loan origination fees and prepayment penalties.

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments totaling $1,052,967 reflects the net change in the fair value of the Company’s investment portfolio for the three months ended September 30, 2010.

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments totaling $1,162,672 reflects the net change in the fair value of the Company’s investment portfolio for the six months ended September 30, 2010.

The unrealized appreciation on our investments was driven by improvements in the capital market conditions and in the financial performance of certain portfolio companies.

Net change in unrealized appreciation primarily reflects the change in portfolio investment values during the reporting period, including the reversal or previously recorded appreciation or depreciation when gains or losses are realized.

Net Increase in Net Assets from Operations

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations totaled $2,916,948, or $0.15 per common share based on a weighted average of 19,792,370 common shares outstanding for the three months ended September 30, 2010.

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations totaled $3,755,494, or $0.19 per common share based on a weighted average of 19,719,798 common shares outstanding for the six months ended September 30, 2010.

Financial condition, liquidity and capital resources

At September 30, 2010, we had $160,921,079 in cash and cash equivalents. The primary use of existing funds is expected to be purchases of investments in portfolio companies, cash distributions to our stockholders, and other general corporate purposes.

 

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We generated cash primarily from the net proceeds of our initial public offering as well as cash flows from operations, including interest earned and fees received on subordinated debt, senior secured loans and other income producing equity securities. In the future, we may also fund a portion of our investments through borrowing from banks and future equity offerings. We do not expect to incur such indebtedness until the proceeds of our initial public offering have been substantially invested.

We anticipate that substantially all of the net proceeds from our initial public offering will be invested by March 31, 2011. At that time, we expect that our portfolio will primarily consist of subordinated debt and senior secured loans. We can offer no assurances we will be able to invest all of our net proceeds within this time frame, as our investment outlook will depend on the availability of appropriate investment opportunities consistent with our investment objective and other market conditions.

Dividends

We have elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. In order to maintain our status as a regulated investment company, we are required to (1) distribute at least 90% of our investment company taxable income and (2) distribute at least 98% of our income (both ordinary income and capital gains) to avoid excise tax. We intend to make distributions to stockholders on a quarterly basis of substantially all of our net investment income. In addition, although we intend to make distributions of net realized capital gains, if any, at least annually, out of assets legally available for such distributions, we may in the future decide to retain such capital gains for investment.

The following table summarizes our dividends declared and paid or to be paid on all shares to date:

 

    Date Declared    

   Record Date    Payment Date    Amount Per Share  
August 5, 2010    September 2, 2010    September 30, 2010    $ 0.05   
November 4, 2010    November 30, 2010    December 28, 2010    $ 0.10   

We may not be able to achieve operating results that will allow us to make distributions at a specific level or to increase the amount of these distributions from time to time. If we do not distribute a certain percentage of our income annually, we will suffer adverse tax consequences, including possible loss of our status as a regulated investment company. We cannot assure stockholders that they will receive any distributions at a particular level.

On August 5, 2010, our board of directors declared a dividend of $0.05 per share, payable on September 30, 2010 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 2, 2010. The dividend was paid out of net income earned in the period from April 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010.

We maintain an “opt in” dividend reinvestment plan for our common stockholders. As a result, unless stockholders specifically elect to have their dividends automatically reinvested in additional shares of common stock, stockholders will receive all such dividends in cash. With respect to our dividends and distributions paid to stockholders during the three and six months ended September 30, 2010, dividends reinvested pursuant to our dividend reinvestment plan totaled $522,744.

Under the terms of our dividend reinvestment plan, dividends will primarily be paid in newly issued shares of common stock. However, the Company reserves the right to purchase shares in the open market in connection with the implementation of the plan. This feature of the plan means that, under certain circumstances, we may issue shares of our common stock at a price below net asset value per share, which could cause our stockholders to experience dilution.

Distributions in excess of our current and accumulated profits and earnings would be treated first as a return of capital to the extent of the stockholder’s tax basis, and any remaining distributions would be treated as a capital gain. The determination of the tax attributes of our distributions will be made annually as of the end of our fiscal year based upon our taxable income for the full year and distributions paid for the full year. Therefore, a determination made on a quarterly basis may not be representative of the actual tax attributes of our distributions for a full year. If we had determined the tax attributes of our distributions year-to-date as of September 30, 2010, approximately 80% would be from ordinary income and approximately 20% would be a return of capital for tax purposes. However, there can be no certainty to stockholders that this determination is representative of what the tax attributes of our 2010 distributions to stockholders will actually be. Each year, a statement on Form 1099-DIV identifying the source of the distribution will be mailed to our stockholders.

 

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Recent developments

On November 4, 2010, our board of directors declared a dividend of $0.10 per share, payable on December 28, 2010 to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 30, 2010.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 23 of the 1940 Act that from time to time we may purchase shares of our common stock in the open market at prevailing market prices.

On October 7, 2010, the Company closed on a $12,000,000 investment in the senior secured note of OEM Group, Inc. (“OEM”), headquartered in Gilbert, AZ. OEM is a global provider of aftermarket parts, service and capital equipment solutions to semiconductor fabrication plants and producers of emerging electronic technologies.

On October 14, 2010, the Company closed on a $10,000,000 investment in the senior secured term loan and funded $843,000 of a $1,636,000 revolving loan commitment for T&D Solutions, LLC (“T&D”). T&D, headquartered in Alexandria, LA, is a provider of maintenance and new construction services for electric transmission and distribution lines in the Gulf states region.

On November 3, 2010, the Company closed on a $13,000,000 investment in the senior subordinated note of C&K Market, Inc. (“C&K”), headquartered in Brookings, Oregon. C&K owns and operates supermarkets and pharmacies primarily in rural communities in Oregon and Northern California.

Contractual obligations

We have entered into a contract with the Advisor to provide investment advisory services. Payments for investment advisory services under the investment management agreement in future periods will be equal to (a) an annual base management fee of 1.5% of our gross assets and (b) an incentive fee based on our performance. The Advisor will be reimbursed for administrative services incurred on our behalf. For the three and six months ended September 30, 2010, we incurred approximately $974,004 and $1,717,331, respectively, in base management fees, and $624,018 and $975,031, respectively, in administrative services expenses payable to the Advisor.

Off-Balance sheet arrangements

We currently have no off-balance sheet arrangements, including any risk management of commodity pricing or other hedging practices.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-09, “Subsequent Events,” that amended its guidance on subsequent events. SEC filers are not required to disclose the date through which an entity has evaluated subsequent events. The amended guidance was effective upon issuance for all entities.

Related Party Transactions

Due to Affiliates

The Advisor and an affiliate of the Advisor paid certain offering, organization and other general and administrative expenses on behalf of the Company. Such amounts have been recorded in the consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities as Due to affiliates as of September 30, 2010. These amounts have been subsequently repaid to the Advisor and its affiliate.

Affiliated Stockholders

THL Credit Opportunities, L.P. and BDC Holdings own 6,728 and 10,492,535 shares, respectively, or 0.03% and 52.9%, respectively, of the Company’s common stock as of September 30, 2010.

 

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Critical accounting policies

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Changes in the economic environment, financial markets and any other parameters used in determining such estimates could cause actual results to differ. In addition to the discussion below, the Company’s significant accounting policies are further described in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.

Valuation of Portfolio Investments

As a business development company, we generally invest in illiquid securities including debt and equity investments of middle-market companies. Investments for which market quotations are readily available are valued using market quotations, which are generally obtained from an independent pricing service or one or more broker-dealers or market makers. However, debt investments with remaining maturities within 60 days that are not credit impaired are valued at cost plus accreted discount, or minus amortized premium, which approximates fair value. Debt and equity securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by our board of directors. Because we expect that there will not be a readily available market value for many of the investments in our portfolio, we expect to value many of our portfolio investments at fair value as determined in good faith by our board of directors in accordance with a documented valuation policy that has been reviewed and approved by our board of directors. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of our investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a readily available market value existed for such investments, and the differences could be material.

With respect to investments for which market quotations are not readily available, our board of directors undertakes a multi-step valuation process each quarter, as described below:

 

   

our quarterly valuation process begins with each portfolio company or investment being initially valued by the investment professionals responsible for the portfolio investment;

 

   

preliminary valuation conclusions are then documented and discussed with senior management of the Advisor;

 

   

to the extent determined by the audit committee of our board of directors, independent valuation firms engaged by the Company conduct independent appraisals and review the Advisor’s preliminary valuations in light of their own independent assessment;

 

   

the audit committee of our board of directors reviews the preliminary valuations of the Advisor and independent valuation firms and, if necessary, responds and supplements the valuation recommendation of the independent valuation firm to reflect any comments; and

 

   

our board of directors discusses valuations and determines the fair value of each investment in our portfolio in good faith based on the input of the Advisor, the respective independent valuation firms and the audit committee.

The types of factors that we may take into account in fair value pricing our investments include, as relevant, the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio company’s ability to make payments and its earnings and discounted cash flow, the markets in which the portfolio company does business, comparison to publicly traded securities and other relevant factors. The Company utilizes an income approach to value its debt investments and a combination of income and market approaches to value its equity investments. With respect to unquoted securities, our board of directors, in consultation with our independent third party valuation firms, values each investment considering, among other measures, discounted cash flow models, comparisons of financial ratios of peer companies that are public and other factors. For debt investments, the Company determines the fair value primarily using a yield approach that analyzes the discounted cash flows of interest and principal for the debt security, as set forth in the associated loan agreements, as well as the financial position and credit risk of each portfolio investments.

 

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The Company’s estimate of the expected repayment date is generally the legal maturity date of the instrument. The yield analysis considers changes in leverage levels, credit quality, portfolio company performance and other factors.

Our investments are generally structured as debt and equity investments in the form of subordinated debt, senior secured loans, member interests and equity investments. The purchase price, excluding upfront fees and transaction costs, is typically the best estimate of fair value at time of purchase. When evidence supports a subsequent change to the carrying value from the original purchase price, adjustments are made to reflect the expected exit values. Ongoing reviews by the Advisor and our independent valuation firm are based on an assessment of each underlying investment, incorporating valuations that consider the evaluation of financing and sale transactions with third parties, expected cash flows and market-based information, including comparable transactions, and performance multiples, among other factors.

In September 2009, the FASB issued ASU No. 2009-12, “Measuring Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures: Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent),” that provides additional guidance on how companies should estimate the fair value of certain alternative investments, such as hedge funds, private equity funds and venture capital funds. The fair value of such investments can now be determined using net asset value (“NAV”) as a practical expedient, unless it is probable that the investment will not be sold at a price equal to NAV. In those situations, the practical expedient cannot be used and disclosure of the remaining actions necessary to complete the sale will be required. New disclosures of the attributes of all investments within the scope of the new guidance is required, regardless of whether an entity used the practical expedient to measure the fair value of any of its investments. ASU No. 2009-12 is effective for the first annual or interim reporting period ending after December 15, 2009, with early application permitted. The Company adopted ASU No. 2009-12 beginning April 1, 2010. The adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on its financial position and results of operations as of and for the period ended September 30, 2010.

In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-06, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” that requires reporting entities to make new disclosures about recurring or nonrecurring fair-value measurements including significant transfers into and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair-value measurements and information on purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements on a gross basis in the reconciliation of Level 3 fair-value measurements. The FASB also clarified existing fair-value measurement disclosure guidance about the level of disaggregation, inputs, and valuation techniques. The new and revised disclosures are required to be implemented in interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for the gross presentation of the Level 3 rollforward, which is required for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2010. The Company adopted ASU No. 2010-06 beginning April 1, 2010. The adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position and results of operations as of and for the period ended September 30, 2010.

Revenue Recognition

We record interest income on an accrual basis to the extent that we expect to collect such amounts. For loans and debt investments with contractual PIK interest which represents contractual interest accrued and added to the loan balance that generally becomes due at maturity, we will generally not accrue PIK interest if the portfolio company valuation indicates that such PIK interest is not collectible. We do not accrue as a receivable interest on loans and debt investments if we determine that it is probable that we will not be able to collect such interest. Loan origination fees, original issue discount and market discount or premium are capitalized, and we then amortize such amounts as interest income using the effective yield method. We record prepayment premiums on loans and debt investments as interest income.

Net Realized Gains or Losses and Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation or Depreciation

We measure realized gains or losses by the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the amortized cost basis of the investment, using the specific identification method, without regard to unrealized appreciation or depreciation previously recognized, but considering unamortized upfront loan origination fees and prepayment penalties. Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation reflects the change in portfolio investment values during the reporting period, including any reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation or depreciation, when gains or losses are realized.

 

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Payment-in-Kind Interest or PIK Interest

We have investments in our portfolio which contain PIK interest provisions. PIK interest is added to the principal balance of the investment and is recorded as interest income. For us to maintain our status as a RIC, this income must be paid out to stockholders in the form of dividends even though we have not collected any cash with respect to PIK securities.

Federal Income Taxes

We operate so as to maintain our status as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code and intend to continue to do so. Accordingly, we are not subject to federal income tax on the portion of our taxable income and gains distributed to stockholders. To qualify as a RIC, we are required to distribute at least 90% of our investment company taxable income as defined by the Code. If we do not distribute at least 98% of our annual taxable income (excluding net long-term capital gains retained or deemed to be distributed) in the year earned, we generally will be required to pay an excise tax on amounts carried over and distributed to shareholders in the next year equal to 4% of the amount by which 98% of our annual taxable income available for distribution exceeds the distributions from such income for the current year.

Because federal income tax regulations differ from GAAP, distributions in accordance with tax regulations may differ from net investment income and realized gains recognized for financial reporting purposes. Differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts in the consolidated financial statements to reflect their tax character. Temporary differences arise when certain items of income, expense, gain or loss are recognized at some time in the future. Differences in classification may also result from the treatment of short-term gains as ordinary income for tax purposes.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates. For the six months ended September 30, 2010, 89% of the loans in our portfolio bore interest at fixed rates. One of the loans in our portfolio has a floating interest rate based on LIBOR and an interest rate floor, which has effectively converted the loan into a fixed rate loan in the current interest rate environment. In the future, we expect other loans in our portfolio will have floating rates. We may hedge against interest rate fluctuations by using standard hedging instruments such as futures, options and forward contacts subject to the requirements of the 1940 Act. While hedging activities may insulate us against adverse changes in interest rates, they may also limit our ability to participate in the benefits of lower interest rates with respect to our portfolio of investments. For the six months ended September 30, 2010, we did not engage in hedging activities.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. As of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that occurred during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

We are not a defendant in any material pending legal proceeding, and no such material proceedings are known to be contemplated. However, from time to time, we may be party to certain legal proceedings incidental to the normal course of our business including the enforcement of our rights under the contracts with our portfolio companies.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Important risk factors that could cause results or events to differ from current expectations are described in “Risks” of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 20, 2010. These factors are supplemented by the following:

The impact of recent financial reform legislation on us is uncertain.

In light of current conditions in the U.S. and global financial markets and the U.S. and global economy, legislators, the presidential administration and regulators have increased their focus on the regulation of the financial services industry. The recently enacted Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, or the Act, institutes a wide range of reforms that will have an impact on all financial institutions. Many of these provisions are subject to rule making procedures and studies that will be conducted in the future. Accordingly, we cannot predict the effect the Act or its implementing regulations will have on our business, results of operations or financial condition.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

We issued a total of 44,376 shares of common stock under our dividend reinvestment plan during the three months ended September 30, 2010. The issuance was not subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933. The aggregate price for the shares of common stock issued under the dividend reinvestment plan was approximately $0.5 million.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

 

Item 4. Reserved

 

Item 5. Other Information

None.

 

Item 6. Exhibits.

Listed below are the exhibits that are filed as part of this report (according to the number assigned to them in Item 601 of Regulation S-K):

 

11    Computation of Per Share Earnings (included in the notes to the consolidated financial statements contained in this report).
31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.*
31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.*
32    Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350).*

 

(*) Filed herewith

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of 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.

 

  THL CREDIT, INC.
Date: November 9, 2010   By:  

/S/    JAMES K. HUNT        

    James K. Hunt
    Chief Executive Officer
Date: November 9, 2010   By:  

/S/    TERRENCE W. OLSON        

    Terrence W. Olson
    Chief Financial Officer

 

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