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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 

 
FORM 10-Q
 

 
(Mark One)
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED March 31, 2011
 
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 814-00809
 

 
FULL CIRCLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


 
MARYLAND
27-2411476
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

800 Westchester Ave., Suite S-620
Rye Brook, NY 10573
(Address of principal executive office)

(914) 220-6300
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 

 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes   x     No   ¨
 
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 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 Exchange Act).    Yes   ¨     No   x
 
The number of shares of the issuer’s Common Stock, $0.01 par value, outstanding as of May 10, 2011 was 6,219,382.

 
 

 

FULL CIRCLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1.
Financial Statements (Unaudited)
  3
     
 
Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2010
  3
     
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011
  4
     
 
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets for the nine months ended March 31, 2011
  5
     
 
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the nine months ended March 31, 2011
  6
     
 
Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of March 31, 2011
  7
     
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2011
  10
     
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
  22
     
 
Forward-Looking Statements
  22
     
 
Overview
  22
     
 
Critical Accounting Policies
  23
     
 
Current Market Conditions and Market Opportunity
  26
     
 
Portfolio Composition and Investment Activity
  26
     
 
Results of Operations
  28
     
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources
  30
     
 
Recent Developments
  32
     
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 
  32
     
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
 32
   
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
  34
     
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
  34
     
Item 2
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 
  47
     
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
  48
     
Item 4.
Reserved
  48
     
Item 5.
Other Information
  48
     
Item 6.
Exhibits
  48
     
SIGNATURES
  49

 
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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item  1.
Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
FULL CIRCLE CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

     
March 31,
   
June 30,
 
     
2011
(Unaudited)
   
2010
(Audited)
 
Assets
             
Current Assets
             
Affiliate Investments at Fair Value (Cost of $6,981,747
             
and $ -)
(NOTE 2, 10)
 
$
6,911,286
   
$
-
 
Investments at Fair Value (Cost of $79,626,685 and $ -)
(NOTE 2, 10)
   
78,978,586
     
-
 
Control investments at Fair Value (Cost of $1,392,954 and $ -)
(NOTE 2, 10)
   
730,238
     
-
 
Cash
     
27,451
     
1,455
 
Funds on Deposit
     
2,227,889
     
-
 
Interest Receivable
(NOTE 2)
   
673,517
     
-
 
Dividends Receivable
     
1,100
     
-
 
Due from Affiliate
(NOTE 5)
   
321,000
     
-
 
Prepaid Expenses
     
90,054
     
-
 
Other Current Assets
     
177,591
     
-
 
Deferred Offering Expenses
     
-
     
425,463
 
                   
Total Current Assets
     
90,138,712
     
426,918
 
                   
Long Term Assets
                 
Deferred Credit Facility Fees
     
50,000
     
-
 
                   
Total Long Term Assets
     
50,000
     
-
 
                   
Total Assets
     
90,188,712
     
426,918
 
                   
Liabilities
                 
Current Liabilities
                 
Due to Affiliate
(NOTE 5)
   
645,543
     
-
 
Accounts Payable
     
59,624
     
-
 
Accrued Liabilities
     
79,890
     
-
 
Due to Broker
     
26,999,595
     
-
 
Dividends Payable
     
1,399,361
     
-
 
Interest Payable
     
25,157
     
-
 
Other Current Liabilities
     
437,219
     
-
 
Accrued Offering Expenses
     
-
     
425,463
 
Accrued Organizational Expenses
     
20,003
     
12,500
 
                   
Total Current Liabilities
     
29,666,392
     
437,963
 
                   
Long Term Liabilities
                 
Distribution Notes
(NOTE 8)
   
3,404,583
     
-
 
                   
Total Long Term Liabilities
     
3,404,583
     
-
 
                   
Total Liabilities
     
33,070,975
     
437,963
 
                   
Net Assets
   
$
57,117,737
   
$
(11,045
)
Components of Net Assets
                 
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
                 
(100,000,000 authorized; 6,219,382 and 100 issued
                 
and outstanding, respectively)
   
$
62,194
   
$
1
 
Paid-in capital in excess of par
     
58,204,411
     
1,499
 
Overdistributed Net Investment Income
     
(112,009
)
   
-
 
Accumulated Net Realized Gains (Losses)
     
344,417
     
-
 
Accumulated Net Unrealized Gains (Losses)
     
(1,381,276
)
   
-
 
Deficit accumulated during development stage
     
-
     
(12,545
)
Net Assets
   
$
57,117,737
   
$
(11,045
)
Net Asset Value Per Share
   
$
9.18
   
$
(110.45
)
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
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FULL CIRCLE CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
 
 
     
Three months ended March 31, 2011
   
Nine months ended March 31, 2011
 
Investment Income
             
Interest Income
    $ 1,492,929       4,295,839  
Interest Income from affiliate
      441,640       772,674  
Dividend Income
      2,092       2,092  
Dividend Income from affiliate
      -       210,833  
Other Income
(NOTE 2)
    307,689       508,691  
Other Income from affiliate
(NOTE 2)
    61,073       61,073  
                   
Total Investment Income
      2,305,423       5,851,202  
                   
Operating Expenses
                 
Management Fee
(NOTE 5)
    250,194       661,607  
Incentive Fee
(NOTE 5)
    348,612       836,074  
Total Advisory Fees
      598,806       1,497,681  
                   
Allocation of Overhead Expenses
(NOTE 5)
    90,270       210,630  
Interest Expense
(NOTE 8)
    83,365       413,884  
Directors’ Fees
      30,625       85,857  
Administration Fees
(NOTE 5)
    78,115       182,267  
Officers’ Compensation
(NOTE 5)
    32,361       75,472  
Professional Services Expense
      89,080       209,205  
Bank Fees
      12,866       29,756  
Other
      102,127       219,443  
Organizational Expenses
(NOTE 2)
    -       178,979  
                   
Total Gross Operating Expenses
      1,117,615       3,103,174  
                   
Management Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement
      (173,827 )     (415,515 )
                   
Total Net Operating Expenses
      943,788       2,687,659  
                   
Net Investment Income (Loss)
      1,361,635       3,163,543  
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss)
      (1,051,141 )     (1,381,276 )
Realized Gain (Loss)
      251,780       344,417  
                   
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
    $ 562,274       2,126,684  
                   
Earnings (loss) per common share
(NOTE 4)
  $ 0.09       0.44  
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding
      6,215,047       4,820,864  
 
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
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FULL CIRCLE CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (Unaudited)

   
Nine months
ended
 
   
March 31, 2011
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations:
     
Net Investment Income (Loss)
  $ 3,163,543  
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss)
    (1,381,276 )
Realized Gain (Loss)
    344,417  
         
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
    2,126,684  
         
Dividends to Shareholders
    (3,263,007
         
Capital Share Transactions:
       
Issuance of Common Stock
    59,317,172  
Less Offering Costs
    (1,052,067 )
 
       
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions
    58,265,105  
         
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
    57,128,782  
Net Assets at Beginning of Period
    (11,045 )
         
Net Assets at End of Period
  $ 57,117,737  
         
Capital Share Activity:
       
Shares issued
    6,219,282  
Shares Outstanding at Beginning of Period
    100  
         
Shares Outstanding at End of Period
    6,219,382  

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
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FULL CIRCLE CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

     
Nine months ended
 
     
March 31, 2011
 
Cash Flows from Operations:
       
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operating Activities
   
$
2,126,684
 
Adjustments to reconcile Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from
         
Operations to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
         
Purchases of Investments
     
(101,177,673
)
Proceeds from Sale or Refinancing of Investments
     
86,400,367
 
Realized (Gain) Loss
     
(344,417
)
Change in Unrealized (Gain) Loss
     
1,381,276
 
Amortization of Discount
     
(599,607
)
Change in Operating Assets and Liabilities
         
Funds on Deposit
     
(2,227,889
)
Interest Receivable
     
(2,255
)
Dividends Receivable
     
142,650
 
Due from Affiliate
     
(321,000
)
Prepaid Expenses
     
(90,054
)
Other Current Assets
     
(94,947
Deferred Credit Facility Fees
     
(50,000
)
Due to Affiliate
     
645,543
 
Accounts Payable
     
59,624
 
Accrued Liabilities
     
79,890
 
Due to Broker
     
26,999,595
 
Interest Payable
     
25,157
 
Other Current Liabilities
     
151,561
 
Accrued Organizational Expenses
     
(51,281
)
           
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
     
13,053,224
 
           
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
         
Borrowings Under Credit Facility
     
31,668,837
 
Payments Under Credit Facility
     
(59,144,575
)
Dividends Paid to Shareholders
     
(1,622,040
)
Accrued Offering Expenses
     
(579,196
Net Proceeds From Shares Issued
     
16,649,993
 
           
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities
     
(13,027,228
           
Total Increase in Cash
     
25,996
 
Cash Balance at Beginning of Period
     
1,455
 
Cash Balance at End of Period
   
$
27,451
 
           
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Financing Activity:
         
           
Assets Purchased for Shares
(NOTE 6)
 
$
73,306,379
 
Debt Issued to Purchase Shares
(NOTE 6)
 
$
(30,880,815
)
Dividends Declared, not yet Paid
   
$
1,399,361
 
27,867 Shares Issued in Connection with Dividend Reinvestment Plan
   
$
241,606
 
           
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
         
Cash Paid During the Period for Interest
   
$
388,727
 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
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FULL CIRCLE CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited)
March 31, 2011
 
Description 1,2
 
Industry
 
Par Amount/
Quantity
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
   
% of Net
Asset Value
 
Attention Transit Advertising Systems, LLC
 
Outdoor
                       
Senior Secured Loan, 13.50%, 11/1/2012
 
Advertising Services
  $ 2,244,056     $ 2,188,378     $ 2,143,074       3.75 %
                                     
Blackstrap Broadcasting, LLC
 
Radio
                               
Senior Secured Loan, 5.00%, 9/25/2011
 
Broadcasting
  $ 3,000,000       2,760,916       2,821,050       4.94 %
Subordinated Secured Loan, 16.00%, 9/25/2012
      $ 3,500,000       3,476,465       3,500,000       6.13 %
Totals
                6,237,381       6,321,050       11.07 %
                                     
Equisearch Acquisition, Inc.
 
Asset Recovery
                               
Senior Secured Loan, 14.00%, 1/31/2012
 
Services
  $ 2,276,054       2,276,054       2,200,944       3.85 %
Warrants for 47.9056 shares (at a $0.01 strike price), expire 01/31/2016
        48       225,000       27,500       0.05 %
Totals
                2,501,054       2,228,444       3.90 %
                                     
Iron City Brewing, LLC
 
Beverages
                               
Senior Secured Loan, 19.76%, 7/31/2011
      $ 521,666       521,666       521,666       0.91 %
Warrants for 148 Membership Units (at a $0.01 strike price), expire 08/10/20133
        148       -       -       0.00 %
Totals
                521,666       521,666       0.91 %
                                     
MDU Communications (USA) Inc.
 
Cable TV
                               
Senior Secured Loan – Tranche A, 11.85%, 6/30/2011
 
Broadband Services
  $ 5,000,000       5,000,000       5,000,000       8.75 %
Senior Secured Loan - Tranche C, 9.75%, 6/30/2011
      $ 250,000       250,000       250,000       0.44 %
Senior Secured Loan - Tranche D, 8.75%, 6/30/2011
      $ 1,480,000       1,480,000       1,480,000       2.59 %
Warrants for 37,500 shares (at a $6.00 strike price), expire 6/30/2013
        37,500       298       1,250       0.00 %
Warrants for 30,476 shares (at a $8.20 strike price), expire 9/11/2011
        30,476       -       -       0.00 %
Totals
                6,730,298       6,731,250       11.78 %

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
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FULL CIRCLE CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
March 31, 2011
 
Description 1,2
 
Industry
 
Par Amount/
Quantity
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
   
% of Net
Asset Value
 
                             
Texas Westchester Financial, LLC4
 
Consumer
                       
Limited Liability Company Interests
 
Financing
    14,407     $ 1,392,954     $ 730,238       1.28 %
                                     
The Selling Source, LLC
 
Information and
                               
Senior Secured Loan, 12.00%, 12/21/2012
 
Data Services
  $ 6,166,597       6,166,597       6,166,597       10.80 %
                                     
US Path Labs, LLC
 
Healthcare
                               
Senior Secured Loan, 13.00%, 8/31/2012
 
Services
  $ 1,250,000       1,234,375       1,234,375       2.16 %
                                     
VaultLogix, LLC
 
Information
                               
Senior Secured Loan, 12.00%, 9/4/2011
 
Retrieval Services
  $ 5,000,000       4,897,830       4,972,500       8.71 %
Warrants for 1.518% Ownership, (at a $307.855 strike price), expire 9/4/2013
        3,439       56,147       47,699       0.08 %
Totals
                4,953,977       5,020,199       8.79 %
                                     
West World Media, LLC 5,6
 
Information and
                               
Senior Secured Loan*, 15.00%, 12/31/2011
 
Data Services
  $ 6,793,168       6,551,247       6,477,286       11.34 %
Limited Liability Company Interests
        85,210       430,500       434,000       0.76 %
Totals
                6,981,747       6,911,286       12.10 %
                                     
Ygnition Networks, Inc.
 
Cable TV
                               
Senior Secured Loan - Tranche A, 12.25%, 7/6/2011
 
Broadband Services
  $ 3,750,000       3,736,296       3,590,625       6.29 %
Senior Secured Loan - Tranche B, 11.75%, 7/6/2011
      $ 2,500,000       2,487,216       2,380,000       4.17 %
Senior Secured Loan - Tranche C, 11.75%, 7/6/2011
      $ 2,500,000       2,487,216       2,380,000       4.17 %
Senior Secured Loan - Tranche D, 11.25%, 7/6/2011
      $ 2,390,331       2,382,690       2,262,448       3.96 %
Totals
                11,093,418       10,613,073       18.59 %
                                     
United States Treasury
                                   
United States Treasury Bill**  0.02%, 4/28/2011
      $ 27,000,000       26,999,594       26,998,945       47.27 %
United States Treasury Bill**  0.03%, 4/15/2011
      $ 5,000,000       4,999,947       4,999,913       8.75 %
Totals
                31,999,541       31,998,858       56.02 %
                                     
Money Market Funds
                                   
Federated Prime Value Obligations Fund
      $ 3,000,000       3,000,000       3,000,000       5.25 %
Western Asset Institutional Liquid Reserves
      $ 3,000,000       3,000,000       3,000,000       5.25 %
Totals
                6,000,000       6,000,000       10.50 %
                                     
Total Investments
              $ 88,001,386     $ 86,620,110       151.65 %
See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
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FULL CIRCLE CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
March 31, 2011

The following table shows the fair value of our portfolio of investments by industry, as of March 31, 2011, excluding United States Treasury Bills and Money Market Funds of approximately $38 million.
 
   
March 31, 2011
 
   
Investment at
       
   
Fair Value
(dollars in millions)
   
Percentage of
Net Assets
 
Cable TV/Broadband Services
 
$
17.4
     
30.4
%
Information and Data Services
   
13.1
     
22.9
 
Radio Broadcasting
   
6.3
     
11.1
 
Information Retrieval Services
   
5.0
     
8.8
 
Asset Recovery Services
   
2.2
     
3.9
 
Outdoor Advertising Services
   
2.2
     
3.7
 
Healthcare Services
   
1.2
     
2.1
 
Consumer Financing
   
0.7
     
1.3
 
Beverages
   
0.5
     
0.9
 
Total
 
$
48.6
     
85.1
%

1         Our investments are acquired in private transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, therefore are generally subject to certain limitations on resale, and may be deemed to be “restricted securities” under the Securities Act of 1933.

2         A majority of the variable rate debt investments bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to LIBOR or the U.S. prime rate, and which is reset daily, quarterly or semi-annually. For each debt investment we have provided the current interest rate in effect as of March 31, 2011.

3         A portion of Full Circle Capital Corporation’s warrants in Iron City Brewing, LLC is held through its wholly-owned subsidiary Full Circle ICB, Inc.  The remainder of the warrants are held directly by Full Circle Capital Corporation.

4         Denotes a Control Investment. “Control Investments” are investments in those companies that are “Control Investments” of the Company, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940.  The Company is deemed to be a “Control Investment” of a company in which it has invested if it owns more than 25% of the voting securities of such company.

5         Denotes an Affiliate Investment. “Affiliate Investments” are investments in those companies that are “Affiliated Companies” of the Company, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, which are not “Control Investments.”  The Company is deemed to be an “Affiliate” of a company in which it has invested if it owns 5% or more but less than 25% of the voting securities of such company.

6         A portion of Full Circle Capital Corporation’s investments in West World Media, LLC is held through its wholly-owned subsidiary Full Circle West, Inc.  The remainder of the LLC interests are held directly by Full Circle Capital Corporation.

Investment contains a partial payment in kind (“PIK”) feature.

** 
Interest rate shown reflects yield to maturity at time of purchase.

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
March 31, 2011

Note 1. Organization

References herein to “we”, “us” or “our” refer to Full Circle Capital Corporation and Subsidiaries (“Full Circle Capital” or “Company”) unless the context specifically requires otherwise.

We were formed as Full Circle Capital Corporation, a Maryland corporation. We were organized on April 16, 2010 and were funded in an initial public offering, or IPO, completed on August 31, 2010.  We are a non-diversified, closed-end investment company that has filed an election to be treated as a business development company, or BDC, under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”).  As a BDC, we expect to qualify and elect to be treated as a regulated investment company, or RIC, under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code.  We invest primarily in senior secured term debt issued by smaller and lower middle-market companies.  Our investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments.

Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates and Basis of Presentation

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Changes in the economic environment, financial markets, creditworthiness of our portfolio companies and any other parameters used in determining these estimates could cause actual results to differ.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP, applicable to interim financial information and the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.   The financial results of our portfolio investments are not consolidated in the financial statements.

In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting solely of normal recurring accruals, considered necessary for the fair presentation of the financial statements for the period; are included herein.  The current period’s results of operations will not necessarily be indicative of results that we may ultimately achieve for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011.
 
Investment Classification
 
We are a non-diversified company within the meaning of the 1940 Act. We classify our investments by level of control. As defined in the 1940 Act, control investments are those where there is the ability or power to exercise a controlling influence over the management or policies of a company. Control is generally deemed to exist when a company or individual possesses or has the right to acquire within 60 days or less, a beneficial ownership of 25% or more of the voting securities of an investee company. Affiliated Investments and affiliated companies are defined by a lesser degree of influence and are deemed to exist through the possession outright or via the right to acquire within 60 days or less, beneficial ownership of 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities of another company or person.
 
Investments are recognized when we assume an obligation to acquire a financial instrument and assume the risks for gains or losses related to that instrument. Investments are derecognized when we assume an obligation to sell a financial instrument and forego the risks for gains or losses related to that instrument. Specifically, we record all security transactions on a trade date basis. Investments in other, non-security financial instruments, such as a limited partnership or private company, are recorded on the basis of subscription date or redemption date, as applicable. Amounts for investments recognized or derecognized but not yet settled are reported as receivables for investments sold and payables for investments purchased, respectively, in the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
 
Basis of Consolidation
 
Under the 1940 Act rules, the regulations pursuant to Article 6 of Regulation S-X and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies, we are precluded from consolidating any entity other than another investment company or an operating company which provides substantially all of its services and benefits to us. Our financial statements include our accounts and the accounts of Full Circle West, Inc. and Full Circle ICB, Inc., our only wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
March 31, 2011

 Valuation of Investments

In accordance with GAAP, fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., the “exit price”) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

In determining fair value, Full Circle Capital’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) uses various valuation approaches. In accordance with GAAP, a fair value hierarchy for inputs is used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available.

Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Board. Unobservable inputs reflect the Board’s assumptions about the inputs market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The fair value hierarchy is categorized into three levels based on the inputs as follows:

Level 1 — Valuations based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access. Valuation adjustments and block discounts are not applied to Level 1 securities. Since valuations are based on quoted prices that are readily and regularly available in an active market, valuation of these securities does not entail a significant degree of judgment.

Level 2 — Valuations based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly.

Level 3 — Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.

The availability of valuation techniques and observable inputs can vary from investment to investment and is affected by a wide variety of factors including, the type of investment, whether the investment is new and not yet established in the marketplace, and other characteristics particular to the transaction. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Those estimated values do not necessarily represent the amounts that may be ultimately realized due to the occurrence of future circumstances that cannot be reasonably determined. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, those estimated values may be materially higher or lower than the values that would have been used had a ready market for the securities existed. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised by the Board in determining fair value is greatest for investments categorized in Level 3. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls, is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Fair value is a market-based measure considered from the perspective of a market participant rather than an entity-specific measure. Therefore, even when market assumptions are not readily available, the Company’s own assumptions are set to reflect those that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. The Company uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, including periods of market dislocation. In periods of market dislocation, the observability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many securities. This condition could cause an investment  to be reclassified to a lower level within the fair value hierarchy.

       Valuation Techniques

Senior and Subordinated Secured Loans

Our portfolio consists primarily of private debt instruments (“Level 3 debt”). The Company considers its Level 3 debt to be performing if the borrower is not in default, the borrower is remitting payments in a timely manner, the loan is in covenant compliance or is otherwise not deemed to be impaired. In determining the fair value of the performing Level 3 debt, the Board considers fluctuations in current interest rates, the trends in yields of debt instruments with similar credit ratings, financial condition of the borrower, economic conditions and other relevant factors, both qualitative and quantitative. In the event that a Level 3 debt instrument is not performing, as defined above, the Board will evaluate the value of the collateral utilizing the same framework described above for a performing loan to determine the value of the Level 3 debt instrument.

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
March 31, 2011

This evaluation will be updated no less than quarterly for Level 3 debt instruments that are not performing, and more frequently for time periods where there are significant changes in the investor base or significant changes in the perceived value of the underlying collateral. The collateral value will be analyzed on an ongoing basis using internal metrics, appraisals, third party valuation agents and other data as may be acquired and analyzed by management and the Board.

Investments in Private Companies

The Board determines the fair value of its investments in private companies by 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, including third party valuation agents. These nonpublic investments are included in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Warrants

The Board will ascribe value to warrants based on fair value analyses that can include discounted cash flow analyses, option pricing models, comparable analyses and other techniques as deemed appropriate.

Revenue Recognition
 
Realized gains or losses on the sale of investments are calculated using the specific identification method.
 
Interest income, adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discount, is recorded on an accrual basis. Origination, closing and/or commitment fees associated with senior and subordinated secured loans are accreted into interest income over the respective terms of the applicable loans. Upon the prepayment of a senior or subordinated secured loan, any prepayment penalties and unamortized loan origination, closing and commitment fees are recorded as interest income.
 
Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.
 
Structuring fees, excess deal deposits, prepayment fees and similar fees are recognized as Other Income as earned, usually when paid. Other fee income, including annual fees and monitoring fees are included in Other Income.  Income from such sources was $368,762 and $569,764 for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011, respectively.  Fee income consists principally of administrative fees, prepayment fees, structuring fees and unused line fees.

Federal and State Income Taxes

We expect to elect to be treated as a regulated investment company and intend to continue to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), applicable to regulated investment companies. We will be required to distribute at least 90% of our investment company taxable income and intend to distribute (or retain through a deemed distribution) all of our investment company taxable income and net capital gain to stockholders; therefore, we have made no provision for income taxes. The character of income and gains that we will distribute is determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from GAAP. Book and tax basis differences relating to stockholder dividends and distributions and other permanent book and tax differences are reclassified to paid-in capital.

If we do not distribute (or are not deemed to have distributed) at least 98% of our annual taxable income in the year earned, we will generally be required to pay an excise tax equal to 4% of the amount by which 98% of our annual taxable income exceeds the distributions from such taxable income for the year. To the extent that we determine that our estimated current year annual taxable income will be in excess of estimated current year dividend distributions from such taxable income, we accrue excise taxes, if any, 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.

Dividends and Distributions

Dividends and distributions to common stockholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The amount, if any, to be paid as a dividend is approved by our Board each quarter and is generally based upon our management’s estimate of our earnings for the quarter.  Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
March 31, 2011

Guarantees and Indemnification Agreements
 
We follow ASC Topic 460, “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others”.  ASC Topic 460 elaborates on the disclosure requirements of a guarantor in its interim and annual financial statements about its obligations under certain guarantees that it has issued. It also requires a guarantor to recognize, at the inception of a guarantee, for those guarantees that are covered by ASC Topic 460, the fair value of the obligation undertaken in issuing certain guarantees. ASC Topic 460 did not have a material effect on the financial statements. Refer to Note 5 and Note 8 for further discussion of guarantees and indemnification agreements.

Per Share Information

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share is calculated using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period presented. Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share are the same since there are no potentially dilutive securities outstanding.

Organizational Expenses and Offering Costs

A portion of the net proceeds of the Company’s initial public offering was used for organizational and offering expenses of approximately $191,479 and $1,052,067, respectively.  Organizational expenses were expensed as incurred.  The Company incurred $178,979 of organizational expenses for the nine months ended March 31, 2011, with an additional $12,500 being incurred during prior periods.  Offering costs were charged against paid-in capital in excess of par.  All organizational and offering costs were borne by the Company.
 
Note 3. Concentration of Credit Risk and Liquidity Risk
 
In the normal course of business, the Company maintains its cash balances in financial institutions, which at times may exceed federally insured limits.  The Company is subject to credit risk to the extent any financial institution with which it conducts business is unable to fulfill contractual obligations on its behalf.  Management monitors the financial condition of such financial institutions and does not anticipate any losses from these counterparties.

The Company utilizes one financial institution to provide financing, which is essential to its business. There are a number of other financial institutions available that could provide the Company with financing. Management believes that other financial institutions would be able to provide similar financing with comparable terms. However, a change in financial institutions could cause a delay in service provisioning or result in potential lost opportunities, which could adversely affect operating results.

Note 4. Earnings (Loss) per Common Share
 
The following information sets forth the computation of basic and diluted income (loss) per common share for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011.

   
Three months ended
March 31, 2011
   
Nine months ended
March 31, 2011
 
             
Per Share Data (1) :
           
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
  $ 562,274       2,126,684  
                 
Average weighted shares outstanding for period
    6,215,047       4,820,864  
                 
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share
  $ 0.09       0.44  

 
(1)
Per share data based on weighted average shares outstanding.

Note 5. Related Party Agreements and Transactions

Investment Advisory Agreement

On July 8, 2010, we entered into an investment advisory agreement (the “Investment Advisory Agreement”) with Full Circle Advisors, LLC (the “Adviser”) under which the Adviser, subject to the overall supervision of our Board, manages the day-to-day operations of, and provides investment advisory services to, us. Under the terms of the Investment Advisory Agreement, our Adviser: (i) determines the composition of our portfolio, the nature and timing of the changes to our portfolio and the manner of implementing such changes, (ii) identifies, evaluates and negotiates the structure of the investments we make (including performing due diligence on our prospective portfolio companies); and (iii) closes and monitors investments we make.

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
March 31, 2011

The Adviser’s services under the Investment Advisory Agreement are not exclusive, and it is free to furnish similar services to other entities so long as its services to us are not impaired. For providing these services the Adviser receives a fee from us, consisting of two components.

The base management fee is calculated at an annual rate of 1.75% of our gross assets, as adjusted. For services rendered under the Investment Advisory Agreement, the base management fee is payable quarterly in arrears.  The base management fee is calculated based on the average value of our gross assets, as adjusted, at the end of the two most recently completed calendar quarters, and appropriately adjusted for any share issuances or repurchases during the current calendar quarter. Base management fees for any partial month or quarter will be appropriately pro-rated. In addition, our investment adviser has agreed to waive any portion of the base management fee that exceeds 1.50% of Full Circle Capital’s gross assets, as adjusted, until August 31, 2011.
 
The total base management fees earned by the Adviser for the three and nine month periods ended March 31, 2011 were $250,194 and $661,607, respectively. After adjusting for the waivers of $35,742 and $94,515, respectively, the total base management fee payable to the Adviser at March 31, 2011 was $213,271, after reflecting payment of $353,821 during the period, and is included in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities in Due to Affiliate.

The incentive fee has two parts. The first part of the incentive fee (the “Income incentive fee”) is calculated and payable quarterly in arrears based on our pre-incentive fee net investment income for the immediately preceding calendar quarter. For this purpose, pre-incentive fee net investment income means interest income, dividend income and any other income (including any other fees (other than fees for providing managerial assistance), such as commitment, origination, structuring, diligence and consulting fees or other fees that we receive from portfolio companies) accrued during the calendar quarter, minus our operating expenses for the quarter (including the base management fee, expenses payable under the Administration Agreement to Full Circle Service Company (the “Administrator”), and any interest expense and dividends paid on any issued and outstanding preferred stock, but excluding the incentive fee). Pre-incentive fee net investment income includes, in the case of investments with a deferred interest feature (such as original issue discount, debt instruments with pay in kind interest and zero coupon securities), accrued income that we have not yet received in cash. Pre-incentive fee net investment income does not include organizational costs or any realized capital gains, computed net of all realized capital losses or unrealized capital appreciation or depreciation. Pre-incentive fee net investment income, expressed as a rate of return on the value of our net assets at the end of the immediately preceding calendar quarter, is compared to a hurdle of 1.75% per quarter (7.00% annualized). Our net investment income used to calculate this part of the incentive fee is also included in the amount of our gross assets used to calculate the 1.75% base management fee. We pay the Adviser an incentive fee with respect to our pre-incentive fee net investment income in each calendar quarter as follows:

 
no incentive fee in any calendar quarter in which our pre-incentive fee net investment income does not exceed the hurdle of 1.75%;

 
100% of our pre-incentive fee net investment income with respect to that portion of such pre-incentive fee net investment income, if any, that exceeds the hurdle but is less than 2.1875% in any calendar quarter (8.75% annualized). We refer to this portion of our pre-incentive fee net investment income (which exceeds the hurdle but is less than 2.1875%) as the “catch-up.” The “catch-up” is meant to provide our investment adviser with 20% of our pre-incentive fee net investment income as if a hurdle did not apply if this net investment income exceeds 2.1875% in any calendar quarter; and

 
20% of the amount of our pre-incentive fee net investment income, if any, that exceeds 2.1875% in any calendar quarter (8.75% annualized) is payable to the Adviser (once the hurdle is reached and the catch-up is achieved, 20% of all pre-incentive fee investment income thereafter is allocated to the Adviser).

These calculations are appropriately prorated for any period of less than three months and adjusted for any share issuances or repurchases during the current quarter.

The second part of the incentive fee is determined and payable in arrears as of the end of each calendar year (or upon termination of the Investment Advisory Agreement, as of the termination date), commencing with the 2010 calendar year, and will equal 20% of our realized capital gains, if any, on a cumulative basis from inception through the end of each calendar year, computed net of all realized capital losses and unrealized capital depreciation on a cumulative basis, less the aggregate amount of any previously paid capital gain incentive fees with respect to each of the investments in our portfolio, provided that, the incentive fee determined as of December 31, 2010 was 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 capital depreciation from the inception of Full Circle Capital.

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
March 31, 2011

Income incentive fees of $348,612 and $836,074 were earned by the Adviser for the three month and nine month periods ended March 31, 2011 and the total income incentive fee payable to the Adviser at March 31, 2011 was $342,002, after reflecting payment of $494,072 during the period, and is included in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities in Due to Affiliate.  For financial statement purposes, the second part of the incentive fee is accrued based upon 20% of cumulative net realized and unrealized capital appreciation. As of March 31, 2011, there is no accrual.
 
The Adviser has agreed to reimburse the Company for any operating expenses, excluding interest expenses, investment advisory and management fees, and organizational and offering expenses, in excess of 2% of our net assets for the first twelve months following the completion of the initial public offering, which occurred on August 31, 2010.  This agreement is in effect through August 31, 2011, and equates to an accrual offset against the Advisor’s management fee of $138,085 and $321,000 for the three and nine month periods ended March 31, 2011, respectively.

Administration Agreement

On July 8, 2010, we also entered into an Administration Agreement with the Administrator under which the Administrator, among other things, furnishes us with office facilities, equipment and clerical, bookkeeping and record keeping services at such facilities. Under the Administration Agreement, the Administrator also performs, or oversees the performance of, our required administrative services, which include, among other things, being responsible for the financial records which we are required to maintain and preparing reports to our stockholders. In addition, the Administrator assists us in determining and publishing our net asset value, oversees the preparation and filing of our tax returns and the printing and dissemination of reports to our stockholders, and generally oversees the payment of our expenses and the performance of administrative and professional services rendered to us by others. Payments under the Administration Agreement are equal to an amount based upon our allocable portion of Full Circle Service Company’s overhead in performing its obligations under the Administration Agreement, including rent, the fees and expenses associated with performing compliance functions and our allocable portion of the compensation of our chief financial officer and our allocable portion of the compensation of any administrative support staff employed by the Administrator, directly or indirectly. Under the Administration Agreement, the Administrator will also provide on our behalf managerial assistance to those portfolio companies that request such assistance. The Administration Agreement may be terminated by either party without penalty upon 60 days’ written notice to the other party.

The Administrator, and Vastardis Fund Services LLC (“Vastardis” or the “Sub-Administrator”), will also provide administrative services to the Adviser. As a result, the Adviser will also reimburse the Administrator and/or the Sub-Administrator for its allocable portion of the Administrator’s and/or Sub-Administrator’s overhead, including rent, the fees and expenses associated with performing compliance functions for Full Circle Advisors, and its allocable portion of the compensation of any administrative support staff. To the extent the Adviser or any of its affiliates manage other investment vehicles in the future, no portion of any administrative services provided by the Administrator to such other investment vehicles will be charged to us.

The Administration Agreement provides that, absent willful misfeasance, bad faith or negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of the reckless disregard of its duties and obligations, the Administrator and its officers, managers, partners, agents, employees, controlling persons, members and any other person or entity affiliated with it are entitled to indemnification from Full Circle Capital for any damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and amounts reasonably paid in settlement) arising from the rendering of the Administrator’s services under the Administration Agreement or otherwise as administrator for Full Circle Capital.

Sub-Administration Agreement

Our Chief Financial Officer, William E. Vastardis, is the President of Vastardis. The Administrator has engaged Vastardis to provide certain administrative services to us and our Adviser, including the service of Mr. Vastardis as our Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary. In exchange for providing such services, the Administrator will pay Vastardis an asset-based fee with a $200,000 annual minimum as adjusted for any reimbursement of expenses. This asset-based fee will vary depending upon our gross assets, as adjusted, as follows:

Gross Assets Fee
 
first $150 million of gross assets
20 basis points (0.20%)
next $150 million of gross assets
15 basis points (0.15%)
next $200 million of gross assets
10 basis points (0.10%)
in excess of $500 million of gross assets
5 basis points (0.05%)

In addition to the above fees, certain administrative services previously provided by the Administrator will now be performed by Vastardis for the Administrator for an annual fee of $112,457, paid quarterly in advance.

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
March 31, 2011

The Adviser will be responsible for paying the allocable portion of the administrative fees charged by Vastardis for administrative services provided to both Full Circle Capital and the Adviser reflecting the proportionate share of such administrative services that it receives. In addition, we will reimburse the Administrator for the fees charged for the service of Mr. Vastardis as our Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary at an annual rate of $250,000. Vastardis has agreed to cap its first year fees at $200,000, plus any reimbursement of expenses, for administrative services to us and the Adviser, and at $100,000 for the service of Mr. Vastardis as our Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary.

For the three months ended March 31, 2011 the Company incurred $168,385 of expenses under the Administration Agreement, $78,115 of which was earned by the Sub-Administrator.  The remaining $90,270 was recorded as an Allocation of Overhead Expenses to the Administrator in the Statement of Operations.

For the nine months ended March 31, 2011 the Company incurred $392,897 of expenses under the Administration Agreement, $182,267 of which was earned by the Sub-Administrator.  The remaining $210,630 was recorded as an Allocation of Overhead Expenses to the Administrator in the Statement of Operations.

The Administrator and Adviser did not begin charging Administration and Advisory fees to the Company until August 31, 2010, the date of the initial public offering and commencement of operations of the Company.
 
Managerial Assistance
 
As a business development company, we offer, and must provide upon request, managerial assistance to certain of our portfolio companies. This assistance could involve, among other things, monitoring the operations of our portfolio companies, participating in board and management meetings, consulting with and advising officers of portfolio companies and providing other organizational and financial guidance.  With regards to the Control Investment in Texas Westchester Financial, LLC, the Company has provided managerial assistance during the period.  No fees were charged for such service.  As of March 31, 2011, none of the other portfolio companies had accepted our offer for such services.
 
Note 6. Equity Offerings and Related Expenses and Other Stock Issuances
 
During the nine months ended March 31, 2011, we issued 6,219,282 shares of our common stock through an initial public offering, a private placement, and our dividend reinvestment plan. Offering expenses were charged against paid-in capital in excess of par. All underwriting fees and offering expenses were borne by us.  The proceeds raised, the related underwriting fees, the offering expenses, and the price at which common stock was issued since inception are detailed in the following table:
 
Issuances of
Common Stock
 
Number of
Shares Issued
   
Gross
Proceeds Raised
   
Underwriting Fees
   
Offering
Expenses
   
Offering
Price
 
April 16, 2010
    100     $ 1,500       -       -     $ 15.00 per/share  
August 31, 2010
    4,191,415 (1)   $ 42,425,564       -       -     $ 10.13 per/share (2)
August 31, 2010
    2,000,000     $ 18,000,000     $ 1,350,000     $ 1,052,067     $ 9.00 per/share  
January 14, 2011
    27,867 (3)   $ 241,606       -       -     $ 8.67 per/share  

(1)          Includes 403,662 shares that were issued on September 30, 2010 upon the expiration of the overallotment option granted to the underwriters in connection with our initial public offering. Such shares were deemed to be outstanding at August 31, 2010.

(2)           Based on weighted average price assigned to shares.

(3)           Issued pursuant to the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan.

On April 16, 2010, we issued 100 shares of common stock to Full Circle Advisors, LLC for $1,500 in connection with the organization of the Company. The issuance of such shares of our common stock was deemed to be exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act as transactions by an issuer not involving a public offering. We did not engage in any other sales of unregistered securities during the period ended June 30, 2010.

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
March 31, 2011

On August 31, 2010, we acquired a portfolio of investments (the “Legacy Portfolio”) from Full Circle Partners, LP and Full Circle Fund Ltd. (the “Legacy Funds”), which are managed by an affiliate of our investment adviser. The investments included in the Legacy Portfolio had a collective fair value of approximately $72.3 million as of June 30, 2010, as determined by our Board of Directors. In connection with our acquisition of the Legacy Portfolio, we issued an aggregate of 4,191,415 shares of our common stock and approximately $3.4 million of Distribution Notes (defined below) to certain investors in the Legacy Funds. The issuance of such shares of our common stock and Distribution Notes was deemed to be exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act as transactions by an issuer not involving a public offering.
 
In addition, we assumed approximately $27.5 million of outstanding debt from the Legacy Funds’ credit facilities with FCC, LLC d/b/a First Capital (“First Capital”) in connection with the acquisition of the Legacy Portfolio and our entry into a new secured revolving credit facility with First Capital (the “Credit Facility”) (Note 8).
 
The following schedule summarizes the assets and liabilities acquired on August 31, 2010 as part of the acquisition of the Legacy Portfolio, which are included in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows as follows:
 
Legacy Portfolio
 
$
72,280,294
 
Interest Purchased
   
671,262
 
Dividends Purchased
   
143,750
 
Other Assets
   
82,644
 
Other Liabilities
   
(285,658
)
Offering Costs Pre-Paid by Legacy Funds
   
355,303
 
Organizational Costs Pre-Paid by Legacy Funds
   
58,784
 
Assets Purchased for Shares
 
$
73,306,379
 
         
Distribution Notes
 
$
3,404,583
 
Line of Credit
   
27,476,232
 
Debt Issued in Connection with Share Issuance
 
$
30,880,815
 
 
On August 31, 2010 our registration statement on Form N-2 was declared effective (SEC File No. 333-166302), and we priced our initial public offering of 2,000,000 shares of our common stock at the offering price of $9.00 per share. The initial public offering closed on September 7, 2010, resulting in the sale of all 2,000,000 shares and net proceeds to Full Circle Capital of approximately $15.6 million, of which the entire amount was used to reduce outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility (Note 8). Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. acted as the managing underwriter.
 
Note 7. Financial Highlights

   
For the three months ended March 31, 2011
     
For the period from August 31, 2010 (commencement of operations) to March 31, 2011
 
Per Share Data (1) :
             
Net asset value at beginning of period
  $ 9.32       $ 9.40  
Offering costs
    (0.00 )       (0.04 )
Net investment income
    0.22         0.52  
Change in unrealized gain (loss)
    (0.17 )       (0.23 )
Realized gain (loss)
    0.04         0.06  
Dividends declared
    (0.23 )       (0.53 )
Net asset value at end of period
  $ 9.18       $ 9.18  
                   
Per share market value at end of period
  $ 8.00       $ 8.00  
Total return based on market value
    (5.29 )%(4)       (5.22 )%(2)
Total return based on net asset value
    0.97 %(4)       3.30 %(2)
Shares outstanding at end of period
    6,219,382         6,219,382  
Average weighted shares outstanding for period
    6,215,047         6,201,458  
                   
Ratio / Supplemental Data:
                 
Net assets at end of period
  $ 57,117,737       $ 57,117,737  
Average net assets
  $ 57,415,476       $ 57,600,498  
Annualized ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (3)
    7.89 %       8.82 %
Annualized ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (3)
    6.67 %       7.59
Annualized ratio of net investment income to average net assets (3)
    9.62 %       9.82

 
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FULL CIRCLE CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
March 31, 2011

(1)
Financial highlights are based on average weighted shares outstanding.
(2)
Total return based on market value is based on the change in market price per share assuming an investment at the initial public offering price of $9.00 per share. Total return based on net asset value is based upon the change in net asset value per share between the opening and ending net asset values per share in the period and assumes that dividends are reinvested in accordance with our dividend reinvestment plan. The total returns are not annualized.
(3)
Financial Highlights for periods of less than one year are annualized and the ratios of operating expenses to average net assets and net investment income (loss) to average net assets are adjusted accordingly.  Non-recurring expenses were not annualized.  For the period from August 31, 2010 to March 31, 2011 the Company incurred $102,609 of Organizational Expenses, which were deemed to be non-recurring. For the three months ending March 31, 2011, the Company did not incur any Organizational Expenses.
 (4)
Total return based on market value is based on the change in market price per share during the three months ending March 31, 2011. Total return based on net asset value is based upon the change in net asset value per share between the opening and ending net asset values per share in the period and assumes that dividends are reinvested in accordance with our dividend reinvestment plan. The total returns are not annualized.

Note 8. Long Term Liabilities
 
 Line of Credit

On August 31, 2010, the Company entered into a secured revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) with First Capital. The facility size is $35 million and will expire in January 2012. Under the agreement, base rate borrowings bear interest at LIBOR (0.24345% at March 31, 2011) plus 5.50%. The Credit Facility is secured by all of the assets of the Company. Under the Credit Facility, the Company is required to satisfy several financial covenants, including maintaining a minimum level of stockholders’ equity, a maximum level of leverage and minimum asset coverage and interest coverage ratios. In addition, the Company is required to comply with other general covenants, including with respect to indebtedness, liens, restricted payments and mergers and consolidations.  At March 31, 2011, the Company had a debit balance of $1,722,351 on the Credit Facility which is included in Funds on Deposit in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

  Distribution Notes

On August 31, 2010, the Company entered into multiple senior unsecured notes (the “Distribution Notes”).  The Distribution Notes consist of $3,404,583 in senior unsecured notes, which bear interest at a rate of 8% per annum, payable quarterly in cash, and will mature in February 2014. The Distribution Notes are callable by the Company at any time, in whole or in part, at a price of 100% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The Distribution Notes subject Full Circle Capital to customary covenants, including, among other things, a restriction on incurring any debt on a junior lien basis, or any debt that is contractually subordinated in right of payment to any other debt unless it is also subordinated to the Distribution Notes on substantially identical terms. The agreement under which the Distribution Notes were issued contains customary events of default.

Note 9. Fair Value Measurements

The Company’s assets recorded at fair value have been categorized based upon a fair value hierarchy in accordance with ASC Topic 820.  See Note 2 for a discussion of the Company’s policies.

The following table presents information about the Company’s assets measured at fair value as of March 31, 2011:

   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Assets
                       
                         
Senior and Subordinated Loans, at fair value
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
47,380,565
   
$
47,380,565
 
                                 
US Treasury Securities, at fair value
   
31,998,858
     
-
     
-
     
31,998,858
 
                                 
Money Market Funds, at fair value
   
6,000,000
     
-
     
-
     
6,000,000
 
                                 
Investments in private companies, at fair value
   
-
     
-
     
1,164,238
     
1,164,238
 
                                 
Investments in securities, at fair value
   
-
     
-
     
76,449
     
76,449
 
   
$
37,998,858
   
$
-
   
$
48,621,252
   
$
86,620,110
 

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
March 31, 2011

The following table presents additional information about Level 3 assets measured at fair value. Both observable and unobservable inputs may be used to determine the fair value of positions that the Company has classified within the Level 3 category.  As a result, the unrealized gains and losses for assets within the Level 3 category may include changes in fair value that were attributable to both observable (e.g., changes in market interest rates) and unobservable (e.g., changes in unobservable long-dated volatilities) inputs.

Changes in Level 3 assets measured at fair value for the three months ended March 31, 2011 are as follows:
 
   
LEVEL 3
 
                                       
Change in
 
                                       
Unrealized
 
                                       
Gains (Losses)
 
   
Beginning
         
Realized &
               
Ending
   
for Investments
 
   
Balance
   
Accretion of
   
Unrealized
         
Sales
   
Balance
   
still held at
 
   
January 1,
   
Original Issue
   
Gains
         
And
   
March 31,
   
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
Discount
   
(Losses)
   
Purchases
   
    Settlements
   
2011
   
2011
 
Assets
             
 
   
 
                   
                                           
Senior and Subordinated Loans, at fair value
  $ 64,695,423     $ 248,807     $ (252,922 )   $ 2,621,218     $  (19,931,961 )   $ 47,380,565     $ (504,702
                                                         
Investments in private company, at fair value
    259,500               (488,216 )     1,392,954       -       1,164,238       (488,216 )
                                                         
Investments in securities, at fair value
      133,548                 (57,099 )     -       -         76,449         (57,099 )
    $ 65,088,471     $ 248,807     $ (798,237 )   $ 4,014,172     $ (19,931,961 )   $ 48,621,252     $ (1,050,017 )
 
Realized and unrealized gains and losses are included in realized gain (loss) and change in unrealized gain (loss) in the consolidated staement of operations. The change in unrealized gains (losses) for Level 3 investments still held at March 31, 2011 of ($1,050,017) is included in change in unrealized gain (loss) in the consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011.

Changes in Level 3 assets measured at fair value for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 are as follows:
 
   
LEVEL 3
 
                                       
Change in
 
                                       
Unrealized
 
                                       
Gains (Losses)
 
   
Beginning
         
Realized &
               
Ending
   
for Investments
 
   
Balance
   
Accretion of
   
Unrealized
         
Sales
   
Balance
   
still held at
 
   
July 1,
   
Original Issue
   
Gains
         
And
   
March 31,
   
March 31,
 
   
2010
   
Discount
   
(Losses)
   
Purchases
   
   Settlements
   
2011
   
2011
 
Assets
                                         
                                           
Senior and Subordinated Loans, at fair value
  $ -     $ 601,822     $ (172,118 )   $ 78,351,358     $ (31,400,497 )   $ 47,380,565     $ (514,381 )
                                                         
Investments in private company, at fair value
      -               (659,216     1,823,454       -       1,164,238       (659,216 )
                                                         
Investments in securities, at fair value
      -               (204,996 )     281,445       -       76,449       (206,996 )
    $ -     $ 601,822     $ (1,036,330   $ 80,456,257     $ (31,400,497 )   $ 48,621,252     $ (1,380,593

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
March 31, 2011

Realized and unrealized gains and losses are included in realized gain (loss) and change in unrealized gain (loss) in the consolidated statements of operations.  The change in unrealized gains (losses) for Level 3 investments still held at March 31, 2011 of ($1,380,593) is included in change in unrealized gain (loss) in the consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended March 31, 2011.

Note 10. Derivative Contracts

In the normal course of business, the Company may utilize derivative contracts in connection with its investment activities.  Investments in derivative contracts are subject to additional risks that can result in a loss of all or part of an investment.  The derivative activities and exposure to derivative contracts are classified by the following primary underlying risks: equity price risks.  In addition to the primary underlying risk, additional counterparty risk exists due to the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts.

Warrants

The warrants provide exposure and potential gains upon equity appreciation of the investment company’s share price.

The value of a warrant has two components: time value and intrinsic value.  A warrant has a limited life and expires on a certain date.  As time to the expiration date of a warrant approaches, the time value of a warrant will decline.  In addition, if the stock underlying the warrant declines in price, the intrinsic value of an “in the money” warrant will decline.  Further, if the price of the stock underlying the warrant does not exceed the strike price of the warrant on the expiration date, the warrant will expire worthless.  As a result, there is the potential for the entire value of an investment in a warrant to be lost.

Counterparty risk exists from the potential failure of an issuer of warrants to settle its exercised warrants.  The maximum risk of loss from counterparty risk is the fair value of the contracts and the purchase price of the warrants.  The Company’s Board of Directors considers the effects of counterparty risk when determining the fair value of its investments in warrants.
 
Volume of Derivative Activities

At March 31, 2011, the notional amounts and number of warrants, categorized by primary underlying risk, are as follows:

   
Long Exposure
       
   
Notional
   
Number of
 
   
Amounts
   
Warrants
 
Primary Underlying Risk
           
  Equity Price
           
     Warrants (a)
  $553,087     71,611  

 
(a)
Notional amounts presented for warrants are based on the fair value of the underlying shares as if the warrants were exercised at March 31, 2011.

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
March 31, 2011
 
Note 11. Recently Issued Accounting Standards

On January 21, 2010, the FASB issued an ASU, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (ASC Topic 820): Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements, which provides guidance on how investment assets and liabilities are to be valued and disclosed. Specifically, the amendment requires reporting entities to disclose i) the input and valuation techniques used to measure fair value for both recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements, for Level 2 or Level 3 positions, ii) transfers between all levels (including Level 1 and Level 2) will be required to be disclosed on a gross basis (i.e. transfers out must be disclosed separately from transfers in) as well as the reason(s) for the transfers and iii) purchases, sales, issuances and settlements must be shown on a gross basis in the Level 3 rollforward rather than as one net number. The effective date of the ASU is for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2009, and the requirement to provide the Level 3 activity for purchases, sales, issuances and settlements on a gross basis is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2010. At this time Management believes that ASC 820 has been fully implemented in the Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
ASC Topic 860, ‘‘Transfers and Servicing,’’ removes the concept of a qualifying special-purpose entity (‘‘QSPE’’) and removes the exception from applying to variable interest entities that are QSPEs. This statement also clarifies the requirements for isolation and limitations on portions of financial assets that are eligible for sale accounting. This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2009.  At this time Management believes that ASC 860 has no impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements of Full Circle Capital.

Note 12. Subsequent Events

Dividend

On May 6, 2011, our Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.225 per share payable July 15, 2011 for holders of record at June 30, 2011.

Recent Portfolio Activity

On May 3, 2011, the Company invested an additional $1,250,000 in US Path Labs, LLC (“US Path Labs”) in accordance with the loan agreement between the Company and US Path Labs.

Note 13. Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)


   
Total Investment
Income
   
Net Investment Income
   
Net Realized and
Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
   
Net Increase (Decrease)
in Net Assets from
Operations
 
Quarter Ended
 
Total
   
Per
Share (1)
   
Total
   
Per
Share (1)
   
Total
   
Per
Share (1)
   
Total
   
Per
Share (1)
 
September 30, 2010
  $ 867,582     $ 0.42     $ 306,783     $ 0.15     $ (99,791 )     $ (0.05 )     $ 206,992     $ 0.10  
December 31, 2010
  $ 2,678,197     $ 0.43     $ 1,495,125     $ 0.24     $ (137,707 )     $ (0.02 )     $ 1,357,418     $ 0.22  
March 31, 2011
  $ 2,305,423     $ 0.37     $ 1,361,635     $ 0.22     $ (799,361 )   $ (0.13 )   $ 562,274     $ 0.09  

(1)
Per share amounts are calculated using weighted average shares during the period.

 
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Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
Forward-Looking Statements
 
The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes and schedules thereto appearing elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, as well as the sections entitled “Selected Financial Data” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the consolidated financial statements and related notes and schedules thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended June 30, 2010.

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about Full Circle Capital Corporation, our current and prospective portfolio investments, our industry, our beliefs, and our assumptions. Words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “may,” “continue,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “targets,” “projects,” and variations of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, some of which are beyond our control and difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements, including without limitation:
 
 
an economic downturn could impair our portfolio companies’ ability to continue to operate, which could lead to the loss of some or all of our investments in such portfolio companies;

 
a contraction of available credit and/or an inability to access the equity markets could impair our lending and investment activities;

 
interest rate volatility could adversely affect our results, particularly if we elect to use leverage as part of our investment strategy;

 
currency fluctuations could adversely affect the results of our investments in foreign companies, particularly to the extent that we receive payments denominated in foreign currency rather than U.S. dollars; and

 
the risks, uncertainties and other factors we identify in “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q and in our filings with the SEC.
 
Although we believe that the assumptions on which these forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, any of those assumptions could prove to be inaccurate, and as a result, the forward-looking statements based on those assumptions also could be inaccurate. In light of these and other uncertainties, the inclusion of a projection or forward-looking statement in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q should not be regarded as a representation by us that our plans and objectives will be achieved. These risks and uncertainties include those described or identified in “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.
 
Except as otherwise specified, references to “Full Circle Capital,” “the Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Full Circle Capital Corporation.

The following analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto contained elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.
 
Overview

We are a newly formed, externally managed non-diversified closed-end management investment company that has elected to be treated as a business development company under the 1940. Our investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. We are managed by Full Circle Advisors, LLC (“Full Circle Advisors”). Full Circle Service Company, LLC (“Full Circle Service Company”) provides the administrative services necessary for us to operate.

On August 31, 2010, we priced our initial public offering of 2,000,000 shares of our common stock at the offering price of $9.00 per share. Our shares are currently listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “FULL.”

Immediately prior to the pricing of our initial public offering, we acquired a portfolio of investments (the “Legacy Portfolio”) from the Legacy Funds (as defined below), which are managed by an affiliate of our investment adviser. The investments included in the Legacy Portfolio had a collective fair value of approximately $72.3 million as of June 30, 2010, as determined by our Board of Directors. In connection with our acquisition of the Legacy Portfolio, we issued 3,787,753 shares of our common stock and approximately $3.4 million of senior unsecured notes (the “Distribution Notes”) to investors in the Legacy Funds (the “Legacy Investors”), pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”). On September 30, 2010, upon expiration of the overallotment option granted to the underwriters in connection with our initial public offering, we issued an additional 403,662 shares of our common stock to certain Legacy Investors pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement. We also incurred approximately $27.5 million of debt upon entry into a new secured revolving credit facility (the “New Credit Facility”) with FCC, LLC d/b/a First Capital (“First Capital”) in connection with the assumption of outstanding amounts under the Legacy Funds’ credit facility (the “Legacy Credit Facilities”). We refer to these transactions, collectively, as the “Full Circle Portfolio Acquisition.”

 
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We were formed to continue and expand the business of Full Circle Partners, LP and Full Circle Fund, Ltd. (collectively, the “Legacy Funds”), which were formed in 2005 and 2007, respectively. As part of this continuation and expansion, we invest primarily in asset-based senior secured loans and, to a lesser extent, mezzanine loans and equity securities issued by smaller and lower middle-market companies that operate in a diverse range of industries, with a specific focus on the media, communications and business services industries where we believe we have particular expertise. In our lending activities, we focus primarily on portfolio companies with both (i) tangible and intangible assets available as collateral and security against our loan to help mitigate our risk of loss, and (ii) cash flow to cover debt service. We believe this provides us with a more attractive risk adjusted return profile, with greater principal protection and likelihood of repayment.
 
Our investments generally range in size from $3 million to $10 million; however, we may make larger or smaller investments from time to time on an opportunistic basis.  We focus primarily on senior secured loans and “stretch” senior secured loans, also referred to as “unitranche” loans, which combine characteristics of traditional first-lien senior secured loans and second-lien or subordinated loans. Our stretch senior secured loans typically possess a greater advance rate against the borrower’s assets and cash flow, and accordingly carry a higher interest rate and/or greater equity participation, than traditional senior secured loans. We believe that having a first lien, senior secured position provides us with greater control and security in the primary collateral of a borrower and helps mitigate risk against loss of principal should a borrower default. We also invest in mezzanine, subordinated or unsecured loans. In addition, we may acquire equity or equity related interests from a borrower along with our debt investment. We attempt to protect against risk of loss on our debt investments by securing our loans against a significant level of tangible or intangible assets of our borrowers, which may include accounts receivable and contracts for services, and obtaining a favorable loan-to-value ratio, and in many cases, securing other financial protections or credit enhancements, such as personal guarantees from the principals of our borrowers, make well agreements and other forms of collateral, rather than lending predominantly against anticipated cash flows of our borrowers. We believe this allows us more options and greater likelihood of repayment from refinancing, asset sales of our borrowers and/or amortization.

We generally seek to invest in smaller and lower middle-market companies in areas that we believe have been historically under-serviced, especially during the current credit crisis. These areas include industries that are outside the focus of mainstream institutions or investors due to required industry-specific knowledge or are too small to attract interest from larger investment funds or other financial institutions. Because we believe there are fewer banks and specialty finance companies focused on lending to these smaller and lower middle-market companies, we believe we can negotiate more favorable terms on our debt investments in these companies than those that would be available for debt investments in comparable larger, more mainstream borrowers. Such favorable terms may include higher debt yields, lower leverage levels, more significant covenant protection or greater equity grants than typical of other transactions. We generally seek to avoid competing directly with other capital providers with respect to specific transactions in order to avoid the less favorable terms we believe are typically associated with such competitive bidding processes. 
   
Critical Accounting Policies
 
The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and revenues and expenses during the periods reported. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates. We have identified the following items as critical accounting policies.

 
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Basis of Consolidation
 
Under the 1940 Act rules, the regulations pursuant to Article 6 of Regulation S-X and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies, we are precluded from consolidating any entity other than another investment company or an operating company which provides substantially all of its services and benefits to us. Our financial statements include our accounts and the accounts of Full Circle West, Inc. and Full Circle ICB, Inc., our only wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Valuation of Investments in Securities at Fair Value — Definition and Hierarchy

In accordance with GAAP, fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., the “exit price”) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

In determining fair value, Full Circle Capital’s Board of Directors uses various valuation approaches. In accordance with GAAP, a fair value hierarchy for inputs is used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available.

Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Board of Directors. Unobservable inputs reflect the Board of Directors’ assumptions about the inputs market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The fair value hierarchy is categorized into three levels based on the inputs as follows:

Level 1 — Valuations based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access. Valuation adjustments and block discounts are not applied to Level 1 securities. Since valuations are based on quoted prices that are readily and regularly available in an active market, valuation of these securities does not entail a significant degree of judgment.

Level 2 — Valuations based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly.

Level 3 — Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.

The availability of valuation techniques and observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors including, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, and other characteristics particular to the transaction. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Those estimated values do not necessarily represent the amounts that may be ultimately realized due to the occurrence of future circumstances that cannot be reasonably determined. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, those estimated values may be materially higher or lower than the values that would have been used had a ready market for the securities existed. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised by the Board of Directors in determining fair value is greatest for securities categorized in Level 3. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls, is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Fair value is a market-based measure considered from the perspective of a market participant rather than an entity-specific measure. Therefore, even when market assumptions are not readily available, the Company’s own assumptions are set to reflect those that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. The Company uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, including periods of market dislocation. In periods of market dislocation, the observability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many securities. This condition could cause a security to be reclassified to a lower level within the fair value hierarchy.

Valuation Techniques

Senior and Subordinated Secured Loans

Our portfolio consists primarily of private debt instruments (“Level 3 debt”). The Company considers its Level 3 debt to be performing if the borrower is not in default, the borrower is remitting payments in a timely manner, the loan is in covenant compliance or is otherwise not deemed to be impaired. In determining the fair value of the performing Level 3 debt, the Company’s Board of Directors considers fluctuations in current interest rates, the trends in yields of debt instruments with similar credit ratings, financial condition of the borrower, economic conditions and other relevant factors, both qualitative and quantitative. In the event that a Level 3 debt instrument is not performing, as defined above, the Company’s Board of Directors will evaluate the value of the collateral utilizing the same framework described above for a performing loan to determine the value of the Level 3 debt instrument.

 
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            This evaluation will be updated no less than quarterly for Level 3 debt instruments, and more frequently for time periods where there are significant changes in the investor base or significant changes in the perceived value of the underlying collateral. The collateral value will be analyzed on an ongoing basis using internal metrics, appraisals, third party valuation agents and other data as may be acquired and analyzed by Management and the Company’s Board of Directors.

Investments in Private Companies

The Company’s Board of Directors determines the fair value of its investments in private companies by 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, including third party valuation agents. These nonpublic investments are included in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Warrants

The Company’s Board of Directors will ascribe value to warrants based on fair value analyses that can include discounted cash flow analyses, option pricing models, comparable analyses and other techniques as deemed appropriate.

Fair Value

 The Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis subject to the disclosure requirements of ASC Topic 820 at March 31, 2011 were as follows:

   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Assets
                       
                         
Senior and Subordinated Loans, at fair value
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
47,380,565
   
$
47,380,565
 
                                 
US Treasury Securities, at fair value
   
31,998,858
     
-
     
-
     
31,998,858
 
                                 
Money Market Funds, at fair value
   
6,000,000
     
-
     
-
     
6,000,000
 
                                 
Investments in private companies, at fair value
   
-
     
-
     
1,164,238
     
1,164,238
 
                                 
Investments in securities, at fair value
   
-
     
-
     
76,449
     
76,449
 
   
$
37,998,858
   
$
-
   
$
48,621,252
   
$
86,620,110
 
 
Revenue Recognition
 
Realized gains or losses on the sale of investments are calculated using the specific identification method.
 
Interest income, adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discount, is recorded on an accrual basis. Origination, closing and/or commitment fees associated with senior and subordinated secured loans are accreted into interest income over the respective terms of the applicable loans. Upon the prepayment of a senior or subordinated secured loan, any prepayment penalties and unamortized loan origination, closing and commitment fees are recorded as interest income.
 
Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.
 
Structuring fees, excess deal deposits, prepayment fees and similar fees are recognized as Other Income as earned, usually when paid. Other fee income, including annual fees and monitoring fees are included in Other Income.  

Use of Estimates
 
The preparation of the financial statements of Full Circle Capital in conformity with GAAP requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts disclosed in the financial statements of Full Circle Capital. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
 
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Current Market Conditions and Market Opportunity

 We believe that the current credit environment provides favorable opportunities to achieve attractive risk-adjusted returns on the types of asset-based senior secured loans we target. In particular, we believe that, despite an overall fall off in loan demand due to the depressed economic conditions, demand for financing from smaller to lower middle-market companies is largely outpacing the availability of lenders that have traditionally served this market. We believe that bank consolidations, the failure of a number of alternative lending vehicles due to poor underwriting practices and an overall tightening of underwriting standards has significantly reduced the number and activity level of potential lenders.

We believe there has long been a combination of demand for capital and an underserved market for capital addressing smaller and lower middle-market borrowers. We believe there is robust demand for continued growth capital as well as demand from very significant refinancing requirements of many borrowers as debt facilities come due, given the lack of willing and qualified capital providers.  We believe these market conditions have been further exacerbated in the current environment due to:

 
o
larger lenders exiting this market to focus on larger investment opportunities which are more appropriate for their operating cost structures;

 
o
the elimination of many specialized lenders from the market due to lack of capital as a result of, for instance, the closing off of the securitization market or their own poor performance, and

 
o
the need for certain capital providers to reduce lending activities due to their reduced access to capital and the overall deleveraging of the financial market.
 
With the decreased availability of debt capital for smaller to lower middle-market borrowers, combined with the significant demand for refinancing, we believe there should be increased lending opportunities for us. As always, we remain cautious in selecting new investment opportunities, and will only deploy capital in deals which are consistent with our disciplined philosophy of pursuing superior risk-adjusted returns.
 
Portfolio Composition and Investment Activity

Our portfolio of investments consists primarily of senior secured loans and, to a lesser extent, mezzanine loans and equity securities issued by smaller and lower middle-market companies.  Our investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments.

The primary investment activity in the nine months ended March 31, 2011 was the purchase of the Legacy Portfolio on August 31, 2010 which coincided with the commencement of operations on that date. The investments included in the Legacy Portfolio had a collective fair value of approximately $72.3 million as of June 30, 2010, as determined by our Board of Directors. Accordingly, the results for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 relating to portfolio activity primarily cover seven months of operations commencing on August 31, 2010.  

In March 2011, the Company made a new investment in US Path Labs, LLC.  US Path Labs, LLC may borrow up to an aggregate of $2,500,000 under the terms of the loan agreement, which matures August 31, 2012.  The Company initially provided $1,250,000 in capital to US Path Labs, LLC pursuant to a senior secured loan bearing interest at LIBOR plus 12.25%, and provided an additional $1,250,000 pursuant to the same senior secured loan on May 3, 2011.
 
Additionally, borrowers drew on existing loan facilities in an amount of $1,485,488.  Repayments and amortization of principal under existing loan facilities and loan and investment realizations totaled $18,637,652, including:

 
·
On January 10, 2011 the Company’s loans to Exist, Inc., BLSCO Newco, Inc. and Miken Sales, Inc. were paid off in full, at par, in an aggregate amount of $9,710,556, including accrued interest.

 
·
On January 31, 2011, Icon Groupe, LLC pre-paid, at par, its loan from the Company, remitting a total of $5,133,525 to the Company for outstanding principal, interest and fees.

 
·
On February 1, 2011, Georgia Outdoor Advertising, LLC pre-paid, at par, its loan from the Company, remitting a total of $356,484 to the Company for outstanding principal and interest.

 
·
On February 15, 2011, Verifier Capital LLC/Verifier Capital Limited pre-paid, at par, its loan from the Company, remitting a total of $1,522,000 for outstanding principal, interest and fees.

 
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The following is a summary of our investment activity:
Time Period
 
Acquisitions (1)
(dollars in millions)
   
Dispositions (2)
(dollars in millions)
   
Weighted
Average
Interest
Rate of
Portfolio
at End of
Period
 
Legacy Portfolio Acquisition at August 31, 2010
 
$
 72.3
   
$
N/A
     
12.10
%
                         
August 31, 2010 through September 30, 2010
   
 0.4
     
 1.4
     
12.16
%
                         
October 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010 
   
3.7
     
10.1
     
12.09
%
                         
January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011 
   
4.0
     
 19.9
     
12.39
%
                         
 Since inception
 
$
 80.4
   
$
 31.4
     
N/A
 

 
(1)
Includes new deals, additional fundings, refinancings and payment in kind “PIK” interest
 
(2)
Includes scheduled principal payments, prepayments and repayments
 
During the three months ended March 31, 2011, we recorded net unrealized depreciation of $1,051,141. This consisted of $505,827 of net unrealized depreciation on debt investments and $545,314 of net unrealized depreciation on equity investments.  On February 17, 2011, the Company placed Bloomingdale Partners, LP in default on its loan.  The Company is actively pursuing recovery, and in connection therewith, the assets of Bloomingdale Partners, LP have been transferred to Texas Westchester Financial, LLC. Accordingly, the Company has acquired a Control Investment in Texas Westchester Financial, LLC through the Company’s ownership of LLC units therein.  The Company’s Board of Directors determined that the value of this investment should be written down, resulting in a $662,716 unrealized loss for the three months ended March 31, 2011.
 
The following table shows the fair value of our portfolio of investments by asset class as of March 31, 2011, excluding United States Treasury Bills and Money Market Funds of approximately $38.0 million, and the fair value of our portfolio of investments by asset class as of June 30, 2010, assuming the Full Circle Portfolio Acquisition took place on such date:

   
March 31, 2011
   
June 30, 2010 (pro forma)
 
   
Investments at
         
 
       
   
Fair Value
(dollars in
millions)
   
Percentage of
Total Portfolio
   
Investments at
Fair Value
(dollars in millions)
   
Percentage of
Total Portfolio
 
Senior Secured Loans
  $ 43.9       90.2 %   $ 52.2       72.1 %
Subordinated Secured Loans
    3.5       7.2       4.2       5.8  
Private Investment Companies
    0.0       0.0       15.0       20.8  
Limited Liability Company Interests
    1.1       2.4       0.4       0.6  
Warrants
    0.1       0.2       0.5       0.7  
Total
  $  48.6       100.0 %   $ 72.3       100.0 %
 
At March 31, 2011 the ten borrowers whose debt investments are included in the table above averaged a loan to value ratio of approximately 54% (i.e., each $54 of loan value outstanding is secured by $100 of collateral value).  

At June 30, 2010 the sixteen borrowers whose debt investments are included in the pro forma table above averaged a loan to value ratio of approximately 51% (i.e., each $51 of loan value outstanding is secured by $100 of collateral value).
 
The following table shows the fair value of our portfolio of investments by industry, as of March 31, 2011, excluding United States Treasury Bills and Money Market Funds of approximately $38.0 million, and the fair value of our portfolio of investments by industry as of June 30, 2010, assuming the Full Circle Portfolio Acquisition took place on such date:
 
   
March 31, 2011
   
June 30, 2010 (pro forma)
 
   
Investments at
         
 
       
   
Fair Value
(dollars in
millions)
   
Percentage of
Total Portfolio
   
Investments at
Fair Value
(dollars in millions)
   
Percentage of
Total Portfolio
 
Cable TV/Broadband Services
 
$
17.4
     
35.7
%
 
$
17.0
     
23.5
%
Information and Data Services
   
13.1
     
26.9
     
13.7
     
19.0
 
Outdoor Advertising Services
   
2.2
     
4.4
     
8.4
     
11.6
 
Radio Broadcasting
   
6.3
     
13.0
     
6.2
     
8.5
 
Information Retrieval Services
   
5.0
     
10.3
     
5.1
     
7.0
 
Asset Recovery Services
   
2.2
     
4.6
     
2.4
     
3.3
 
Healthcare Services
   
1.2
     
2.5
     
0.0
     
0.0
 
Beverages
   
0.5
     
1.1
     
1.5
     
2.1
 
Security System Services
   
0.0
     
0.0
     
1.5
     
2.1
 
Consumer Financing
   
0.7
     
1.5
     
1.5
     
2.1
 
Nondepository Credit Institutions
   
0.0
     
0.0
     
15.0
     
20.8
 
Total
 
$
48.6
     
100.0
%
 
$
72.3
     
100.0
%

 
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Portfolio Grading
 
We have adopted a credit grading system to monitor the quality of our debt investment portfolio, excluding United States Treasury Bills and Money Market Funds of approximately $38.0 million. As of March 31, 2011, our portfolio had a weighted average grade of 3.02, based upon the fair value of the debt investments in the portfolio. Equity securities are not graded.  This was an improvement of 0.19 from the weighted average grade of 3.21 at June 30, 2010, which was based upon the fair value of the debt investments in the portfolio, assuming the Full Circle Portfolio Acquisition took place on such date:

At March 31, 2011, our debt investment portfolio was graded as follows:
 
   
March 31, 2011
 
Grade
 
Summary Description
 
Fair Value
   
Percentage of
Total Portfolio
 
       
(dollars in millions)
       
 
1
 
Involves the least amount of risk in our portfolio, the portfolio company is performing above expectations, and the trends and risk profile are favorable (including a potential exit).
 
$
-
     
0.00
%
                       
 
2
 
The portfolio company is performing above expectations and the risk profile is generally favorable.
   
6,166,597
     
12.69
%
                       
 
3
 
Risk that is similar to the risk at the time of origination, the portfolio company is performing as expected, and the risk profile is generally neutral; all new investments are initially assessed a grade of 3.
   
51,523,684
     
70.13
%
                       
 
4
 
The portfolio company is performing below expectations, requires procedures for closer monitoring, may be out of compliance with debt covenants, and the risk profile is generally unfavorable
   
7,115,574
     
14.63
%
                       
 
5
 
The investment is performing well below expectations and is not anticipated to be repaid in full.
   
-
     
0.00
%
                       
         
$
47,380,565
     
97.45
%
 
We expect that a portion of our investments will be in grades 4 or 5 from time to time, and, as such, we will be required to work with portfolio companies to improve their business and protect our investment. The number and amount of investments included in grades 4 or 5 may fluctuate from period to period.
 
Results of Operations
 
Set forth below is a discussion of our results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011.

Full Circle Capital was formed on April 16, 2010 and commenced operations on August 31, 2010, so there is no comparable period to compare results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011.

Total Investment Income
 
Total investment income includes interest and dividend income on our investments and other income, which is comprised entirely of fee income for the three months ended March 31, 2011. Fee income consists principally of administrative fees, prepayment fees, structuring fees and unused line fees.

Total investment income for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was $2,305,423. This amount consisted of $1,934,569 of interest income from portfolio investments (which included $61,891 of PIK interest), $2,092 of dividend income and $368,762 of fee income.

 
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Expenses

Gross Operating Expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2011 were $1,117,615.  Net Operating Expenses (offset by the waived portion of the base management fee and the accrual for the expense reimbursement) for the three months ended March 31, 2011 were $943,788.
 
Net Investment Income (Loss)
 
Net investment income was $1,361,635 for the three months ended March 31, 2011. Net investment income per share was $0.22 for the three months ended March 31, 2011.
 
Realized Gain (Loss)
 
Realized gain (loss) on the sale of investments is the difference between the proceeds received from dispositions of portfolio investments and their stated costs. During the three months ended March 31, 2011, we recorded a realized gain of $251,780.  Of this gain, $240,509 was associated with the full repayment of the loans to Icon Groupe, LLC on January 31, 2011.  Realized gain (loss) per share for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was $0.04.
 
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss)
 
Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation recorded on investments is the net change in the fair value of our investment portfolio during the reporting period, including the reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation or depreciation when gains or losses are realized.  Change in unrealized gain (loss) per share was ($0.17) for three months ended March 31, 2011.
 
During the three months ended March 31, 2011, we recorded net unrealized depreciation of $1,051,141. This consisted of $505,827 of net unrealized depreciation on debt investments and $545,314 of net unrealized depreciation on equity investments.  On February 17, 2011, the Company placed Bloomingdale Partners, LP in default on its loan, with the assets being transferred to Texas Westchester Financial, LLC.  The Company’s Board of Directors determined that the value of this investment should be written down, resulting in a $662,716 unrealized loss for the three months ended March 31, 2011.

Set forth below is a discussion of our results of operations for the nine months ended March 31, 2011.
 
Full Circle Capital was formed on April 16, 2010 and commenced operations on August 31, 2010, so there is no comparable period to compare results of operations for the nine months ended March 31, 2011.
 
Total Investment Income
 
Total investment income includes interest and dividend income on our investments and other income, which is comprised entirely of fee income for the nine months ended March 31, 2011. Fee income consists principally of administrative fees, prepayment fees, structuring fees and unused line fees.

Total investment income for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 was $5,851,202. This amount consisted of $5,068,513 of interest income from portfolio investments (which included $168,013 of PIK interest), $212,925 of dividend income and $569,764 of fee income.

Expenses

Gross Operating Expenses for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 were $3,103,174.  Net Operating Expenses (offset by the waived portion of the base management fee and the accrual for the expense reimbursement) for the nine months ended March 31, 2011, were $2,687,659.

As the company commenced operations on August 31, 2010, the expenses for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 represent approximately seven months of operations, except for organizational expenses of $178,979, which were incurred over the nine months ended March 31, 2011 and operating expenses of $18,465, which were incurred in the months of July and August 2010.  Organizational expenses are not expected to reoccur.
 
Net Investment Income (Loss)
 
As the company commenced operations on August 31, 2010, the net investment income of $3,163,543 for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 represents approximately seven months of operations, except for organizational expenses of $178,979, which were incurred over the nine months ended March 31, 2011, and operating expenses of $18,465, which were incurred in the months of July and August.  Organizational expenses are not expected to reoccur.  Net investment income per share was $0.52 for the period from August 31, 2010 to March 31, 2011.

 
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Realized Gain (Loss)
 
Realized gain (loss) on the sale of investments is the difference between the proceeds received from dispositions of portfolio investments and their stated costs. During the nine months ended March 31, 2011, we recorded a realized gain of $344,417. Of this gain, $66,980 was associated with the partial repayment of the loan to Georgia Outdoor Advertising, LLC on February 1, 2011 and $240,509 was associated with the full repayment of the loans to Icon Groupe, LLC on January 31, 2011.  Realized gain (loss) per share for the period from August 31, 2010 to March 31, 2011 was $0.06.

Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation recorded on investments is the net change in the fair value of our investment portfolio during the reporting period, including the reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation or depreciation when gains or losses are realized.  Change in unrealized gain (loss) per share was ($0.23) for the period from August 31, 2010 to March 31, 2011.
 
During the nine months ended March 31, 2011, we recorded net unrealized depreciation of $1,381,276. This consisted of $517,064 of net unrealized depreciation on debt investments and $864,212 of net unrealized depreciation on equity investments recognized between the commencement of operations on August 31, 2010 and March 31, 2011. On February 17, 2011, the Company placed Bloomingdale Partners, LP in default on its loan, with the assets being transferred to Texas Westchester Financial, LLC.  The Company’s Board of Directors determined that the value of this investment should be written down, resulting in a $662,716 unrealized loss for the three months ended March 31, 2011.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

At March 31, 2011, we had investments in debt securities of ten companies, totaling approximately $47.4 million, and equity investments in six companies, totaling approximately $1.2 million. The debt investment amount includes approximately $0.11 million in accrued (“PIK”) interest, which is added to the carrying value of our investments.

Cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended March 31, 2011, consisting primarily of the items described in "Results of Operations," was approximately $13.1 million, reflecting the income resulting from operations, offset by non-cash income related to PIK interest and OID income, changes in working capital and accrued interest receivable. Net cash provided by purchases and sales of investments was approximately $23.3 million, reflecting net additional investments in existing securities, offset by principal repayments.  Such amounts are not inclusive of our purchase of United States Treasury Bills or Money Market Funds.
 
Our initial public offering closed on September 7, 2010, resulting in the sale of 2,000,000 shares of our common stock at $9.00 per share, and net proceeds to Full Circle Capital of approximately $15.6 million, of which the entire amount was used to reduce outstanding borrowings under the New Credit Facility.
 
Immediately prior to the Full Circle Portfolio Acquisition, Full Circle Capital entered into the New Credit Facility, a secured revolving credit facility with First Capital. The facility size is $35 million and will expire in January 2012. Under the agreement, base rate borrowings bear interest at LIBOR plus 5.50%. As of March 31, 2011, we had no outstanding borrowings under the New Credit Facility.
 
As of March 31, 2011, we had Distribution Notes outstanding of approximately $3.4 million. These senior unsecured notes bear interest at a rate of 8% per annum, payable quarterly in cash, and mature on February 28, 2014.

As of March 31, 2011, the Company had $11.0 million of cash equivalents in its investment portfolio.
 
Contractual Obligations
   
Payments Due By Period
(dollars in millions)
       
   
Total
   
Less than 1 year
   
1-3 years
   
3-5 years
   
More than 5
years
 
New Credit Facility (1)
 
$
0.0
   
$
0.0
   
$
   
$
   
$
 
                                         
Distribution Notes
   
3.4
     
     
3.4
     
     
 
                                         
Total
 
$
3.4
   
$
   
$
3.4
   
$
   
$
 

(1) At March 31, 2011, $35.0 million remained unused under the New Credit Facility.
 
In addition, we have certain obligations with respect to the investment advisory and administration services we receive. See “Overview”. We incurred approximately $1,497,681 for investment advisory services and $392,897 for administrative services for the nine months ended March 31, 2011.
 
 
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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

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

Secured Revolving Credit Facility.   Immediately prior to the Full Circle Portfolio Acquisition, Full Circle Capital entered into the New Credit Facility, a secured revolving credit facility with First Capital. The facility size is $35 million and will expire in January 2012. Under the agreement, base rate borrowings bear interest at LIBOR plus 5.50%. The New Credit Facility is secured by all of our assets. Under the New Credit Facility we are required to satisfy several financial covenants, including maintaining a minimum level of Net Assets, a maximum level of leverage and minimum asset coverage and interest coverage ratios. In addition, we are required to comply with other general covenants, including with respect to indebtedness, liens, restricted payments and mergers and consolidations.

Distribution Notes. The Distribution Notes consist of $3.4 million in senior unsecured notes, which bear interest at a rate of 8% per annum, payable quarterly in cash, and mature on February 28, 2014. The Distribution Notes are callable by us at any time, in whole or in part, at a price of 100% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. In electing to exercise our call right with respect to the Distribution Notes, our Board of Directors will consider all of the relevant factors, including alternative uses of available capital and whether any Distribution Notes have recently been transferred or sold at prices below par value, and will be required to determine that such a call is in the best interests of Full Circle Capital and our stockholders. The Distribution Notes subject Full Circle Capital to customary covenants, including, among other things, a restriction on incurring any debt on a junior lien basis, or any debt that is contractually subordinated in right of payment to any other debt unless it is also subordinated to the Distribution Notes on substantially identical terms. The agreement under which the Distribution Notes were issued contains customary events of default.
 
Distributions
 
In order to qualify as a regulated investment company and to avoid corporate level tax on the income we distribute to our stockholders, we are required, under Subchapter M of the Code, to distribute at least 90% of our ordinary income and short-term capital gains to our stockholders on an annual basis.
 
The following table reflects the cash distributions, including dividends and returns of capital, if any, per share that we have declared on our common stock to date:
 
Date Declared
 
Record Date
 
Payment Date
 
Amount
 
               
Fiscal 2011
             
 
             
May 6, 2011
  June 30, 2011   July 15, 2011   0.225  
February 4, 2011
 
March 31, 2011
 
April 15, 2011
    0.225  
November 5, 2010
 
December 31, 2010
 
January 14, 2011
    0.225  
July 21, 2010
 
September 30, 2010
 
October 15, 2010
    0.076
1
                 
Total (2011)
          $ 0.751  

1) This quarterly dividend was prorated for the number of days remaining in the third calendar quarter after our initial public offering. Our initial public offering was on August 31, 2010, and the gross amount of the prorated dividend was $0.225.
 
Related Parties

We have entered into a number of business relationships with affiliated or related parties, including the following:
 
 
We have entered into the Investment Advisory Agreement with Full Circle Advisors. John E. Stuart, our Chief Executive Officer and President, is the manager of, and has financial and controlling interests in, Full Circle Advisors.

 
We have entered into the Administration Agreement with Full Circle Service Company. Pursuant to the terms of the Administration Agreement, Full Circle Service Company provides us with the office facilities and administrative services necessary to conduct our day-to-day operations. Mr. Stuart, our Chief Executive Officer and President, is the managing member of, and has financial and controlling interests in, Full Circle Service Company.

 
We have entered into a license agreement with Full Circle Advisors, pursuant to which Full Circle Advisors has agreed to grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use the name “Full Circle.”

 
Our Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary, William E. Vastardis, is the President of Vastardis Fund Services LLC. Full Circle Service Company has engaged Vastardis Fund Services to provide certain administrative services to us and our investment adviser, Full Circle Advisors, including the service of Mr. Vastardis as our Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary.
 
 
 
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Full Circle Advisors’ investment team presently manages Full Circle Funding, LP, a specialty lender serving smaller and lower middle-market companies. Although the existing investment funds managed by Full Circle Funding, LP, which currently consist of the Legacy Funds, are no longer making investments, any affiliated investment vehicle formed in the future and managed by our investment adviser or its affiliates may, notwithstanding different stated investment objectives, have overlapping investment objectives with our own and, accordingly, may invest in asset classes similar to those targeted by us. Full Circle Advisors and its affiliates may determine that an investment is appropriate for us and for one or more of those other funds. In such event, depending on the availability of such investment and other appropriate factors, Full Circle Advisors or its affiliates may determine that we should invest side-by-side with one or more other funds. Any such investments will be made only to the extent permitted by applicable law and interpretive positions of the SEC and its staff, and consistent with Full Circle Advisors’ allocation procedures. In connection with our acquisition of the Legacy Portfolio, we issued an aggregate of 4,191,415 shares of our common stock and approximately $3.4 million of Distribution Notes to the Legacy Investors, pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement.

We have also adopted a Code of Ethics which applies to, among others, our senior officers, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as well as all of our officers, directors and employees. Our Code of Ethics requires that all employees and directors avoid any conflict, or the appearance of a conflict, between an individual’s personal interests and our interests. Pursuant to our Code of Ethics, each employee and director must disclose any conflicts of interest, or actions or relationships that might give rise to a conflict, to our Chief Compliance Officer. Our Audit Committee is charged with approving any waivers under our Code of Ethics. As required by the NASDAQ corporate governance listing standards, the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors is also required to review and approve any transactions with related parties (as such term is defined in Item 404 of Regulation S-K).
  
Recent Developments
 
Dividend

On May 6, 2011, our Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.225 per share payable July 15, 2011 for holders of record at June 30, 2011.

Recent Portfolio Activity

On May 3, 2011, the Company invested an additional $1,250,000 in US Path Labs, LLC (“US Path Labs”) in accordance with the loan agreement between the Company and US Path Labs.
 
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates. As of March 31, 2011, three debt investments in our portfolio were at a fixed rate, and the remaining thirteen debt investments were at variable rates, representing approximately $12 million and $35 million in principal debt, respectively. The majority of our floating rate debt instruments are currently at their floor interest rate.  The variable rates are based upon the Prime rate or LIBOR.
 
To illustrate the potential impact of a change in the underlying interest rate on our net investment income, we have assumed a 1% increase in the underlying Prime rate or LIBOR, and no other change in our portfolio as of March 31, 2011. We have also assumed $3.4 million of outstanding borrowings, with no outstanding borrowings having a floating rate based upon LIBOR. Under this analysis, net investment income would increase by approximately $0.1 million annually. If we had instead assumed a 1% decrease in the underlying Prime rate or LIBOR, net investment income would decrease correspondingly by less than $0.1 million annually. Although management believes that this analysis is indicative of our existing interest rate sensitivity at March 31, 2011, it does not adjust for changes in the credit quality, size and composition of our portfolio, and other business developments, including borrowing under a credit facility, that could affect the net increase in net assets resulting from operations. Accordingly, no assurances can be given that actual results would not differ materially from the results under this hypothetical analysis.
 
We may in the future hedge against interest rate fluctuations by using standard hedging instruments such as futures, options and forward contracts. 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 the investments in our portfolio with fixed interest rates.
 
Item 4. 
Controls and Procedures
 
As of March 31, 2011, we, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in timely alerting management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of material information about us required to be included in periodic SEC filings.

 
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There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2011 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
 
None of us, our investment adviser or administrator, is currently subject to any material legal proceedings, nor, to our knowledge, is any material legal proceeding threatened against us, or against our investment adviser or administrator. From time to time, we, our investment adviser or administrator, may be a party to certain legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, including proceedings relating to the enforcement of our rights under contracts with our portfolio companies. While the outcome of these legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not expect that these proceedings will have a material effect upon our financial condition or results of operations.
 
Item 1A.
Risk Factors

Investing in our common stock involves a number of significant risks. In addition to the other information contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, you should consider carefully the following information before making an investment in our common stock. The risks set out below are not the only risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or not presently deemed material by us might also impair our operations and performance. If any of the following events occur, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. In such case, our net asset value and the trading price of our common stock could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment.

Risks Relating to Our Business and Structure

Our investment portfolio is recorded at fair value, with our Board of Directors having final responsibility for overseeing, reviewing and approving, in good faith, its estimate of fair value and, as a result, there is uncertainty as to the value of our portfolio investments.

Under the 1940 Act, we are required to carry our portfolio investments at market value or, if there is no readily available market value, at fair value as determined by us in accordance with our written valuation policy, with our Board of Directors having final responsibility for overseeing, reviewing and approving, in good faith, our estimate of fair value. Typically, there will not be a public market for the securities of the privately held companies in which we invest. As a result, we value these securities quarterly at fair value based on input from management, third party independent valuation firms and our audit committee, with the oversight, review and approval of our Board of Directors.

The determination of fair value and consequently, the amount of unrealized gains and losses in our portfolio, are to a certain degree, subjective and dependent on a valuation process approved by our Board of Directors. Certain factors that may be considered in determining the fair value of our investments include external events, such as private mergers, sales and acquisitions involving comparable companies. Because such valuations, and particularly valuations of private securities and private companies, are inherently uncertain, they may fluctuate over short periods of time and may be based on estimates. Our determinations of fair value may differ materially from the values that would have been used if a ready market for these securities existed. Due to this uncertainty, our fair value determinations may cause our net asset value on a given date to materially understate or overstate the value that we may ultimately realize on one or more of our investments. As a result, investors purchasing our common stock based on an overstated net asset value would pay a higher price than the value of our investments might warrant. Conversely, investors selling shares during a period in which the net asset value understates the value of our investments will receive a lower price for their shares than the value of our investments might warrant.

Our financial condition and results of operations depend on our ability to effectively manage and deploy capital.

Our ability to achieve our investment objective depends on our ability to effectively manage and deploy capital, which depends, in turn, on our investment adviser’s ability to identify, evaluate and monitor, and our ability to finance and invest in, companies that meet our investment criteria.

Accomplishing our investment objective on a cost-effective basis is largely a function of our investment adviser’s handling of the investment process, its ability to provide competent, attentive and efficient services and our access to investments offering acceptable terms. In addition to monitoring the performance of our existing investments, our investment adviser’s investment team may also be called upon, from time to time, to provide managerial assistance to some of our portfolio companies. These demands on their time may distract them or slow the rate of investment.

Even if we are able to grow and build upon our investment operations, any failure to manage our growth effectively could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. The results of our operations will depend on many factors, including the availability of opportunities for investment, readily accessible short and long-term funding alternatives in the financial markets and economic conditions. Furthermore, if we cannot successfully operate our business or implement our investment policies and strategies as described herein, it could negatively impact our ability to pay dividends.
 
 
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We may face increasing competition for investment opportunities.

We compete for investments with other business development companies and investment funds (including private equity funds, mezzanine funds and small business investment companies), as well as traditional financial services companies such as commercial banks and other sources of funding. Many of our competitors are substantially larger and have considerably greater financial, technical and marketing resources than us. For example, some competitors have a lower cost of capital and access to funding sources that is not available to us, including from federal government agencies through federal rescue programs such as the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Stability Plan (formerly known as the Troubled Asset Relief Program). In addition, some of our competitors have higher risk tolerances or different risk assessments than we have. These characteristics could allow our competitors to consider a wider variety of investments, establish more relationships and offer better pricing and more flexible structuring than we are able to offer. We may lose investment opportunities if we do not match our competitors’ pricing, terms and structure. If we are forced to match our competitors’ pricing, terms and structure, we may not be able to achieve acceptable returns on our investments or may bear substantial risk of capital loss. A significant part of our competitive advantage stems from the fact that the market for investments in smaller and lower middle-market companies is underserved by traditional commercial banks and other financing sources. A significant increase in the number and/or the size of our competitors in this target market could force us to accept less attractive investment terms. Furthermore, many of our competitors have greater experience operating under, or are not subject to, the regulatory restrictions that the 1940 Act impose on us as a business development company. We believe that certain of our competitors will make first and second lien loans with interest rates and returns that are comparable to or lower than the rates and returns that we target. Therefore, we do not seek to compete solely on the interest rates and returns that we offer to potential portfolio companies.

We are dependent upon Full Circle Advisors’ key personnel for our future success.

We depend on the diligence, skill and network of business contacts of Mr. Stuart, who serves as the sole member of the investment committee of Full Circle Advisors, and who leads Full Circle Advisors’ investment team. Mr. Stuart, together with the other dedicated senior investment professionals available to Full Circle Advisors, evaluates, negotiates, structures, closes and monitors our investments. Our future success depends on the continued service of Mr. Stuart and the other senior investment professionals available to Full Circle Advisors. We cannot assure you that unforeseen business, medical, personal or other circumstances would not lead Mr. Stuart or any other such individual to terminate his relationship with us. The loss of Mr. Stuart or any of the other senior investment professionals who serve on Full Circle Advisors’ investment team, could have a material adverse effect on our ability to achieve our investment objective as well as on our financial condition and results of operations. In addition, we can offer no assurance that Full Circle Advisors will continue indefinitely as our investment adviser.

The members of Full Circle Advisors’ investment team are and may in the future become affiliated with entities engaged in business activities similar to those intended to be conducted by us, and may have conflicts of interest in allocating their time. We expect that Mr. Stuart will dedicate a significant portion of his time to the activities of Full Circle Capital; however, he may be engaged in other business activities which could divert his time and attention in the future.

Our success depends on the ability of Full Circle Advisors to attract and retain qualified personnel in a competitive environment.

Our growth requires that Full Circle Advisors retain and attract new investment and administrative personnel in a competitive market. Its ability to attract and retain personnel with the requisite credentials, experience and skills depends on several factors including, but not limited to, its ability to offer competitive wages, benefits and professional growth opportunities. Many of the entities, including investment funds (such as private equity funds and mezzanine funds) and traditional financial services companies, with which it competes for experienced personnel have greater resources than it has.

There are significant potential conflicts of interest which could impact our investment returns.

Our executive officers and directors, as well as the current and future members of our investment adviser, Full Circle Advisors, may serve as officers, directors or principals of other entities that operate in the same or a related line of business as we do. Accordingly, they may have obligations to investors in those entities, the fulfillment of which obligations may not be in the best interests of us or our stockholders. In addition, Full Circle Advisors’ investment team presently manages Full Circle Funding, LP, a specialty lender serving smaller and lower middle-market companies. Although the existing investment funds managed by Full Circle Funding, LP, which currently consist of the Legacy Funds, are no longer making investments, any affiliated investment vehicle formed in the future and managed by our investment adviser or its affiliates may, notwithstanding different stated investment objectives, have overlapping investment objectives with our own and, accordingly, may invest in asset classes similar to those targeted by us. As a result, Full Circle Advisors may face conflicts in allocating investment opportunities between us and such other entities. Although Full Circle Advisors will endeavor to allocate investment opportunities in a fair and equitable manner, it is possible that, in the future, we may not be given the opportunity to participate in investments made by investment funds managed by our investment adviser or an investment manager affiliated with our investment adviser. In any such case, when Full Circle Advisors identifies an investment, it will be forced to choose which investment fund should make the investment. Full Circle Advisors has implemented an allocation policy to ensure the equitable distribution of such investment opportunities consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act.

If our investment adviser forms other affiliates in the future, we may co-invest on a concurrent basis with such other affiliates, subject to compliance with applicable regulations and regulatory guidance and our allocation procedures.

 
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In the course of our investing activities, we pay management and incentive fees to Full Circle Advisors and reimburse Full Circle Advisors for certain expenses it incurs. As a result, investors in our common stock invest on a “gross” basis and receive distributions on a “net” basis after expenses, resulting in a lower rate of return than an investor might achieve through direct investments. Accordingly, there may be times when the management team of Full Circle Advisors will have interests that differ from those of our stockholders, giving rise to a conflict. Full Circle Advisors is not reimbursed for any performance-related compensation for its employees.

We have entered into a royalty-free license agreement with our investment adviser, pursuant to which Full Circle Advisors grants us a non-exclusive royalty-free license to use the name “Full Circle.” Under the license agreement, we have the right to use the “Full Circle” name for so long as Full Circle Advisors or one of its affiliates remains our investment adviser. In addition, we will pay Full Circle Service Company, an affiliate of Full Circle Advisors, our allocable portion of overhead and other expenses incurred by Full Circle Service Company in performing its obligations under the Administration Agreement, including rent, the fees and expenses associated with performing compliance functions, and our allocable portion of the compensation of our Chief Financial Officer and any administrative support staff. These arrangements create conflicts of interest that our Board of Directors must monitor.

In the ordinary course of business, we may enter into transactions with portfolio companies that may be considered related party transactions. In order to ensure that we do not engage in any prohibited transactions with any persons affiliated with us, we have implemented certain written policies and procedures whereby our executive officers screen each of our transactions for any possible affiliations between the proposed portfolio investment, us, companies controlled by us and our executive officers and directors. We will not enter into any agreements unless and until we are satisfied that doing so will not raise concerns under the 1940 Act or, if such concerns exist, we have taken appropriate actions to seek board review and approval or exemptive relief for such transaction. Our Board of Directors reviews these procedures on an annual basis.
 
We have also adopted a Code of Ethics which applies to, among others, our senior officers, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as well as all of our officers, directors and employees. Our Code of Ethics requires that all employees and directors avoid any conflict, or the appearance of a conflict, between an individual’s personal interests and our interests. Pursuant to our Code of Ethics, each employee and director must disclose any conflicts of interest, or actions or relationships that might give rise to a conflict, to our Chief Compliance Officer. Our Audit Committee is charged with approving any waivers under our Code of Ethics. As required by the NASDAQ corporate governance listing standards, the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors is also required to review and approve any transactions with related parties (as such term is defined in Item 404 of Regulation S-K).

Our incentive fee structure and the formula for calculating the management fee may incentivize Full Circle Advisors to pursue speculative investments, use leverage when it may be unwise to do so, or refrain from delevering when it would otherwise be appropriate to do so.

The incentive fee payable by us to Full Circle Advisors may create an incentive for Full Circle Advisors to pursue investments on our behalf that are riskier or more speculative than would be the case in the absence of such compensation arrangement. The incentive fee payable to our investment adviser is calculated based on a percentage of our return on invested capital. In addition, our base management fee is calculated on the basis of our gross assets, including assets acquired through the use of leverage. This may encourage our investment adviser to use leverage to increase the aggregate amount of and the return on our investments, even when it may not be appropriate to do so, and to refrain from delevering when it would otherwise be appropriate to do so. Under certain circumstances, the use of leverage may increase the likelihood of default, which would impair the value of our common stock. In addition, the investment adviser will receive the incentive fee based, in part, upon net capital gains realized on our investments. Unlike that portion of the incentive fee based on income, there will be no hurdle rate applicable to the portion of the incentive fee based on net capital gains. As a result, the investment adviser may have a tendency to invest more capital in investments that are likely to result in capital gains as compared to income producing securities. Such a practice could result in our investing in more speculative securities than would otherwise be the case, which could result in higher investment losses, particularly during economic downturns.

The incentive fee payable by us to our investment adviser also may induce Full Circle Advisors to invest on our behalf in instruments that have a deferred interest feature, even if such deferred payments would not provide cash necessary to enable us to pay current distributions to our stockholders. Under these investments, we would accrue interest over the life of the investment but would not receive the cash income from the investment until the end of the term. Our net investment income used to calculate the income portion of our investment fee, however, will include accrued interest. Thus, a portion of this incentive fee would be based on income that we have not yet received in cash. In addition, the “catch-up” portion of the incentive fee may encourage Full Circle Advisors to accelerate or defer interest payable by portfolio companies from one calendar quarter to another, potentially resulting in fluctuations in timing and dividend amounts.

We may invest, to the extent permitted by law, in the securities and instruments of other investment companies, including private funds, and, to the extent we so invest, will bear our ratable share of any such investment company’s expenses, including management and performance fees. We will also remain obligated to pay management and incentive fees to Full Circle Advisors with respect to the assets invested in the securities and instruments of other investment companies. With respect to each of these investments, each of our stockholders will bear his or her share of the management and incentive fee of Full Circle Advisors as well as indirectly bearing the management and performance fees and other expenses of any investment companies in which we invest.
 
 
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A general increase in interest rates will likely have the effect of making it easier for our investment adviser to receive incentive fees, without necessarily resulting in an increase in our net earnings.

Given the structure of our Investment Advisory Agreement with Full Circle Advisors, any general increase in interest rates will likely have the effect of making it easier for Full Circle Advisors to meet the quarterly hurdle rate for payment of income incentive fees under the Investment Advisory Agreement without any additional increase in relative performance on the part of our investment adviser. In addition, in view of the catch-up provision applicable to income incentive fees under the Investment Advisory Agreement, our investment adviser could potentially receive a significant portion of the increase in our investment income attributable to such a general increase in interest rates. If that were to occur, our increase in net earnings, if any, would likely be significantly smaller than the relative increase in our investment adviser’s income incentive fee resulting from such a general increase in interest rates.
 
Our investment adviser has the right to resign on 60 days’ notice, and we may not be able to find a suitable replacement within that time, resulting in a disruption in our operations that could adversely affect our financial condition, business and results of operations.

Our investment adviser has the right, under the Investment Advisory Agreement, to resign at any time upon not more than 60 days’ written notice, whether we have found a replacement or not. If our investment adviser resigns, we may not be able to find a new investment adviser or hire internal management with similar expertise and ability to provide the same or equivalent services on acceptable terms within 60 days, or at all. If we are unable to do so quickly, our operations are likely to experience a disruption, our financial condition, business and results of operations as well as our ability to pay distributions are likely to be adversely affected and the market price of our shares may decline. In addition, the coordination of our internal management and investment activities is likely to suffer if we are unable to identify and reach an agreement with a single institution or group of executives having the expertise possessed by our investment adviser and its affiliates. Even if we are able to retain comparable management, whether internal or external, the integration of such management and their lack of familiarity with our investment objective may result in additional costs and time delays that may adversely affect our financial condition, business and results of operations.

We have a limited operating history as a business development company.

As a result of our limited operating history as a business development company, we are subject to many of the business risks and uncertainties associated with recently formed businesses, including the risk that we will not achieve our investment objective and that the value of your investment could decline substantially.
  
Our investment adviser may not be able to achieve the same or similar returns as those achieved by Mr. Stuart while he was employed at prior positions.

Although in the past Mr. Stuart held senior positions at a number of investment firms, including Full Circle Funding, LP, his track record and achievements are not necessarily indicative of future results that will be achieved by our investment adviser. We cannot assure you that we will be able to achieve the results realized by prior vehicles managed by Mr. Stuart, including the Legacy Funds.

The Legacy Portfolio represented only a portion of the investments of the Legacy Funds and the performance of the investments in the Legacy Portfolio may not be indicative of our investment adviser’s future performance in managing our overall portfolio.

The portfolio investments that comprised the Legacy Portfolio represented only a portion of the total portfolio investments of the Legacy Funds. As a result, you should not place undue reliance on the fact that the investments included in the Legacy Portfolio are currently performing. Specifically, the Legacy Funds have historically suffered some defaults and losses on certain of their portfolio investments, including defaults unrelated to the satisfaction of payment obligations in certain Legacy Portfolio investments. There can be no assurance that the investments comprising the Legacy Portfolio, as well as additional investments we may make, will not suffer similar or more frequent defaults and losses in the future. In addition, the investments comprising the Legacy Portfolio were selected in part as a result of their performance and risk characteristics, and should not be viewed as an indicator of either the overall performance of the Legacy Funds or the prospective performance of our portfolio in the future. You should also be aware that, because the Legacy Portfolio was leveraged at the time we acquired it, any inaccuracies in our determination of fair value of the Legacy Portfolio will be magnified relative to a non-leveraged portfolio.

Any failure on our part to maintain our status as a business development company would reduce our operating flexibility.

We have elected to be treated as a business development company under the 1940 Act. The 1940 Act imposes numerous constraints on the operations of business development companies. For example, business development companies are required to invest at least 70% of their gross assets in specified types of securities, primarily in private companies or thinly-traded U.S. public companies, cash, cash equivalents, U.S. government securities and other high quality debt investments that mature in one year or less. Furthermore, any failure to comply with the requirements imposed on business development companies by the 1940 Act could cause the SEC to bring an enforcement action against us and/or expose us to claims of private litigants. In addition, upon approval of a majority of our stockholders, we may elect to withdraw our status as a business development company. If we decide to withdraw our election, or if we otherwise fail to qualify, or maintain our qualification, as a business development company, we may be subject to the substantially greater regulation under the 1940 Act as a closed-end investment company. Compliance with such regulations would significantly decrease our operating flexibility, and could significantly increase our costs of doing business.

 
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Regulations governing our operation as a business development company affect our ability to raise additional capital and the way in which we do so. As a business development company, the necessity of raising additional capital may expose us to risks, including the typical risks associated with leverage.

We may issue debt securities or preferred stock and/or borrow money from banks or other financial institutions, which we refer to collectively as “senior securities,” up to the maximum amount permitted by the 1940 Act. Under the provisions of the 1940 Act, we will be permitted, as a business development company, to issue senior securities in amounts such that our asset coverage ratio, as defined in the 1940 Act, equals at least 200% of gross assets less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior securities, after each issuance of senior securities. If the value of our assets declines, we may be unable to satisfy this test. If that happens, we may be required to sell a portion of our investments and, depending on the nature of our leverage, repay a portion of our indebtedness at a time when such sales may be disadvantageous. Also, any amounts that we use to service our indebtedness would not be available for distributions to our common stockholders. Furthermore, as a result of issuing senior securities, we would also be exposed to typical risks associated with leverage, including an increased risk of loss. As of March 31, 2011, we had approximately $3.4 million of Distribution Notes outstanding, and had approximately $0 million outstanding and an additional $35.0 million of borrowing available under the New Credit Facility. If we issue preferred stock, the preferred stock would rank “senior” to common stock in our capital structure, preferred stockholders would have separate voting rights on certain matters and might have other rights, preferences, or privileges more favorable than those of our common stockholders, and the issuance of preferred stock could have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a transaction or a change of control that might involve a premium price for holders of our common stock or otherwise be in your best interest.

We are not generally able to issue and sell our common stock at a price below net asset value per share. We may, however, sell our common stock, or warrants, options or rights to acquire our common stock, at a price below the then-current net asset value per share of our common stock if our Board of Directors determines that such sale is in the best interests of Full Circle Capital and its stockholders, and our stockholders approve such sale. In any such case, the price at which our securities are to be issued and sold may not be less than a price that, in the determination of our Board of Directors, closely approximates the market value of such securities (less any distributing commission or discount). If we raise additional funds by issuing more common stock or senior securities convertible into, or exchangeable for, our common stock, then the percentage ownership of our stockholders at that time will decrease, and you may experience dilution.
 
We borrow money, which magnifies the potential for gain or loss on amounts invested and increases the risk of investing in us.

The use of leverage magnifies the potential for gain or loss on amounts invested and, therefore, increases the risks associated with investing in our securities. We borrow from and issue senior debt securities to banks, insurance companies and other lenders. Holders of these senior securities will have fixed dollar claims on our assets that are superior to the claims of our common stockholders, and we would expect such lenders to seek recovery against our assets in the event of a default. If the value of our assets decreases, leveraging would cause net asset value to decline more sharply than it otherwise would have had we not leveraged. Similarly, any decrease in our income would cause net income to decline more sharply than it would have had we not borrowed. Such a decline could also negatively affect our ability to make dividend payments on our common stock. Leverage is generally considered a speculative investment technique. Our ability to service any debt that we incur will depend largely on our financial performance and will be subject to prevailing economic conditions and competitive pressures. Moreover, as the management fee payable to our investment adviser, Full Circle Advisors, is payable based on our gross assets, including those assets acquired through the use of leverage, Full Circle Advisors has a financial incentive to incur leverage which may not be consistent with our stockholders’ interests. In addition, our common stockholders bear the burden of any increase in our expenses as a result of leverage, including any increase in the management fee payable to Full Circle Advisors.

As a business development company, we are generally required to meet an asset coverage ratio, defined under the 1940 Act as the ratio of our gross assets (less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior securities) to our outstanding senior securities, of at least 200% after each issuance of senior securities. If this ratio declines below 200%, we may not be able to incur additional debt and could be required by law to sell a portion of our investments to repay some debt when it is disadvantageous to do so, which could have a material adverse effect on our operations, and we may not be able to make distributions. The amount of leverage that we employ depends on our investment adviser’s and our Board of Directors’ assessment of market and other factors at the time of any proposed borrowing.

In addition, the New Credit Facility and Distribution Notes impose, and any other debt facility into which we may enter would likely impose, financial and operating covenants that restrict our business activities, including limitations that could hinder our ability to finance additional loans and investments or to make the distributions required to maintain our status as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code.

The material financial terms of the Distribution Notes and the New Credit Facility are as follows:
 
   
Distribution Notes
  
New Credit Facility
Approximate Principal Amount at March 31, 2011
 
$3.4 million (1)
 
$0 million (2)
Interest Rate
 
8%
 
LIBOR + 5.50%
Maturity Date
 
February 2014 (3)
 
January 2012
 
(1)
Reflects approximate total principal amount of Distribution Notes outstanding as of March 31, 2011.

 
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(2)
Reflects approximate total amount of borrowings outstanding as of March 31, 2011.
 
 
(3)
Subject to redemption by us at our election.
 
The Distribution Notes contain certain terms that may be more favorable to us than we would otherwise be able to obtain from other senior unsecured lenders. As a result, we may be required to incur leverage equal to the amount of the Distribution Notes on less favorable terms to us in order to repay the Distribution Notes upon their maturity, to the extent we do not have sufficient available cash on hand at that time.

We may experience fluctuations in our quarterly results.

We could experience fluctuations in our quarterly operating results due to a number of factors, including our ability or inability to make investments in companies that meet our investment criteria, the interest rate payable on the debt securities we acquire, the level of portfolio dividend and fee income, the level of our expenses, variations in and the timing of the recognition of realized and unrealized gains or losses, the degree to which we encounter competition in our markets and general economic conditions. As a result of these factors, results for any period should not be relied upon as being indicative of performance in future periods. 

Our Board of Directors is authorized to reclassify any unissued shares of common stock into one or more classes of preferred stock, which could convey special rights and privileges to its owners.

Under Maryland General Corporation Law and our charter, our Board of Directors is authorized to classify and reclassify any authorized but unissued shares of stock into one or more classes of stock, including preferred stock. Prior to issuance of shares of each class or series, the Board of Directors will be required by Maryland law and our charter to set the terms, preferences, conversion or other rights, voting powers, restrictions, limitations as to dividends or other distributions, qualifications and terms or conditions of redemption for each class or series. Thus, the Board of Directors could authorize the issuance of shares of preferred stock with terms and conditions which could have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a transaction or a change in control that might involve a premium price for holders of our common stock or otherwise be in their best interest. The cost of any such reclassification would be borne by our common stockholders. Certain matters under the 1940 Act require the separate vote of the holders of any issued and outstanding preferred stock. For example, holders of preferred stock would vote separately from the holders of common stock on a proposal to cease operations as a business development company. In addition, the 1940 Act provides that holders of preferred stock are entitled to vote separately from holders of common stock to elect two preferred stock directors. We currently have no plans to issue preferred stock. The issuance of preferred shares convertible into shares of common stock may also reduce the net income and net asset value per share of our common stock upon conversion, provided, that we will only be permitted to issue such convertible preferred stock to the extent we comply with the requirements of Section 61 of the 1940 Act, including obtaining common stockholder approval. These effects, among others, could have an adverse effect on your investment in our common stock.

Our Board of Directors may change our investment objective, operating policies and strategies without prior notice or stockholder approval, the effects of which may be adverse.

Our Board of Directors has the authority to modify or waive our investment objective, current operating policies, investment criteria and strategies without prior notice and without stockholder approval. We cannot predict the effect any changes to our current operating policies, investment criteria and strategies would have on our business, net asset value, operating results and value of our stock. However, the effects might be adverse, which could negatively impact our ability to pay you dividends and cause you to lose all or part of your investment.

We will be subject to corporate-level income tax if we are unable to qualify as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code.

Although we intend to elect to be treated as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code for the tax year ending June 30, 2011, and succeeding tax years, no assurance can be given that we will be able to qualify for and maintain RIC status. To obtain and maintain RIC tax treatment under the Code, we must meet the following annual distribution, income source and asset diversification requirements.

The annual distribution requirement for a RIC will be satisfied if we distribute to our stockholders on an annual basis at least 90% of our net ordinary income and realized net short-term capital gains in excess of realized net long-term capital losses, if any. Because we may use debt financing, we are subject to certain asset coverage ratio requirements under the 1940 Act and financial covenants under loan and credit agreements that could, under certain circumstances, restrict us from making distributions necessary to satisfy the distribution requirement. If we are unable to obtain cash from other sources, we could fail to qualify for RIC tax treatment and thus become subject to corporate-level income tax.

The income source requirement will be satisfied if we obtain at least 90% of our income for each year from dividends, interest, gains from the sale of stock or securities or similar sources.

 
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The asset diversification requirement will be satisfied if we meet certain asset diversification requirements at the end of each quarter of our taxable year. Failure to meet those requirements may result in our having to dispose of certain investments quickly in order to prevent the loss of RIC status. Because most of our investments will be in private companies, and therefore will be relatively illiquid, any such dispositions could be made at disadvantageous prices and could result in substantial losses.

If we fail to qualify for RIC tax treatment for any reason and remain or become subject to corporate income tax, the resulting corporate taxes could substantially reduce our net assets, the amount of income available for distribution and the amount of our distributions.

There is a risk that our stockholders may not receive distributions or that our distributions may not grow over time.

We intend to make distributions on a quarterly basis to our stockholders out of assets legally available for distribution. We cannot assure you that we will achieve investment results that will allow us to make a specified level of cash distributions or year-to-year increases in cash distributions. In addition, due to the asset coverage test applicable to us as a business development company, we may be limited in our ability to make distributions.

We may have difficulty paying our required distributions if we recognize income before or without receiving cash representing such income.

For federal income tax purposes, we include in income certain amounts that we have not yet received in cash, such as original issue discount, which may arise if we receive warrants in connection with the origination of a loan or possibly in other circumstances, or contractual “payment-in-kind,” or PIK, interest, which represents contractual interest added to the loan balance and due at the end of the loan term. Such original issue discounts or increases in loan balances as a result of contractual PIK arrangements will be included in income before we receive any corresponding cash payments. We are also required to include in income certain other amounts that we do not receive in cash.

Since, in certain cases, we may recognize income before or without receiving cash representing such income, we may have difficulty meeting the annual distribution requirement necessary to maintain RIC tax treatment under the Code. In addition, since our incentive fee is payable on our income recognized, rather than cash received, we may be required to pay advisory fees on income before or without receiving cash representing such income.  Accordingly, we may have to sell some of our investments at times and/or at prices we would not consider advantageous, raise additional debt or equity capital or forgo new investment opportunities for this purpose. If we are not able to obtain cash from other sources, we may fail to qualify for RIC tax treatment and thus become subject to corporate-level income tax.
 
We may in the future choose to pay dividends in our own stock, in which case you may be required to pay tax in excess of the cash you receive.

We may distribute taxable dividends that are payable in part in our stock. Under a recently issued IRS revenue procedure, up to 90% of any such taxable dividend for taxable years ending prior to 2012 could be payable in our stock. Taxable stockholders receiving such dividends will be required to include the full amount of the dividend as ordinary income (or as long-term capital gain to the extent such distribution is properly designated as a capital gain dividend) to the extent of our current and accumulated earnings and profits for United States federal income tax purposes. As a result, a U.S. stockholder may be required to pay tax with respect to such dividends in excess of any cash received. If a U.S. stockholder sells the stock it receives as a dividend in order to pay this tax, the sales proceeds may be less than the amount included in income with respect to the dividend, depending on the market price of our stock at the time of the sale. Furthermore, with respect to non-U.S. stockholders, we may be required to withhold U.S. tax with respect to such dividends, including in respect of all or a portion of such dividend that is payable in stock. In addition, if a significant number of our stockholders determine to sell shares of our stock in order to pay taxes owed on dividends, it may put downward pressure on the trading price of our stock.

Changes in laws or regulations governing our operations may adversely affect our business or cause us to alter our business strategy.

We and our portfolio companies are subject to applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations, including, without limitation, federal immigration laws and regulations. New legislation may be enacted or new interpretations, rulings or regulations could be adopted, including those governing the types of investments we are permitted to make, any of which could harm us and our stockholders, potentially with retroactive effect. Additionally, any changes to the laws and regulations governing our operations relating to permitted investments may cause us to alter our investment strategy in order to avail ourselves of new or different opportunities. Such changes could result in material differences to the strategies and plans set forth herein and may result in our investment focus shifting from the areas of expertise of our investment adviser’s investment team to other types of investments in which the investment team may have less expertise or little or no experience. Thus, any such changes, if they occur, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and the value of your investment.

We incur significant costs as a result of being a publicly traded company.

As a publicly traded company, we incur legal, accounting and other expenses, including costs associated with the periodic reporting requirements applicable to a company whose securities are registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, as well as additional corporate governance requirements, including requirements under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and other rules implemented by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 
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An extended continuation of the disruption in the capital markets and the credit markets could impair our ability to raise capital and negatively affect our business. 

As a business development company, we must maintain our ability to raise additional capital for investment purposes. Without sufficient access to the capital markets or credit markets, we may be forced to curtail our business operations or we may not be able to pursue new business opportunities. Since the middle of 2007, the capital markets and the credit markets have been experiencing extreme volatility and disruption and, accordingly, there has been and will continue to be uncertainty in the financial markets in general. Ongoing disruptive conditions in the financial industry and the impact of new legislation in response to those conditions could restrict our business operations and could adversely impact our results of operations and financial condition.

If the fair value of our assets declines substantially, we may fail to maintain the asset coverage ratios imposed upon us by the 1940 Act. Any such failure would affect our ability to issue senior securities, including borrowings, and pay dividends, which could materially impair our business operations. Our liquidity could be impaired further by an inability to access the capital markets or to draw on our credit facilities. For example, we cannot be certain that we will be able to renew our credit facilities as they mature or to consummate new borrowing facilities to provide capital for normal operations, including new originations. Reflecting concern about the stability of the financial markets, many lenders and institutional investors have reduced or ceased providing funding to borrowers. This market turmoil and tightening of credit have led to increased market volatility and widespread reduction of business activity generally.

If we are unable to renew or replace such facilities and consummate new facilities on commercially reasonable terms, our liquidity will be reduced significantly. If we are unable to repay amounts outstanding under such facilities and are declared in default or are unable to renew or refinance these facilities, we would not be able to initiate significant originations or to operate our business in the normal course. These situations may arise due to circumstances that we may be unable to control, such as inaccessibility to the credit markets, a severe decline in the value of the U.S. dollar, a further economic downturn or an operational problem that affects third parties or us, and could materially damage our business. Moreover, we are unable to predict when economic and market conditions may become more favorable. Even if such conditions improve broadly and significantly over the long term, adverse conditions in particular sectors of the financial markets could adversely impact our business.

Terrorist attacks, acts of war or natural disasters may affect any market for our common stock, impact the businesses in which we invest and harm our business, operating results and financial condition.

Terrorist acts, acts of war or natural disasters may disrupt our operations, as well as the operations of the businesses in which we invest. Such acts have created, and continue to create, economic and political uncertainties and have contributed to global economic instability. Future terrorist activities, military or security operations, or natural disasters could further weaken the domestic/global economies and create additional uncertainties, which may negatively impact the businesses in which we invest directly or indirectly and, in turn, could have a material adverse impact on our business, operating results and financial condition. Losses from terrorist attacks and natural disasters are generally uninsurable.

Risks Related to Our Investments

Our investments are very risky and highly speculative, and the smaller and lower middle-market companies we target may have difficulty accessing the capital markets to meet their future capital needs, which may limit their ability to grow or to repay their outstanding indebtedness upon maturity.

We invest primarily in senior secured term loans, mezzanine debt and select equity investments issued by leveraged companies.

Senior Secured Loans.  There is a risk that the collateral securing our loans may decrease in value over time, may be difficult to sell in a timely manner, may be difficult to appraise and may fluctuate in value based upon the success of the business and market conditions, including as a result of the inability of the portfolio company to raise additional capital, and, in some circumstances, our lien could be subordinated to claims of other creditors. In addition, deterioration in a portfolio company’s financial condition and prospects, including its inability to raise additional capital, may be accompanied by deterioration in the value of the collateral for the loan. Consequently, the fact that a loan is secured does not guarantee that we will receive principal and interest payments according to the loan’s terms, or at all, or that we will be able to collect on the loan should we be forced to enforce our remedies.

Mezzanine Loans.  Our mezzanine debt investments are generally subordinated to senior loans and are generally unsecured. As such, other creditors may rank senior to us in the event of an insolvency, which could likely in many cases result in a substantial or complete loss on such investment in the case of such insolvency. This may result in an above average amount of risk and loss of principal. 

Equity Investments.   When we invest in senior secured loans or mezzanine loans, we may acquire equity securities as well. In addition, we may invest directly in the equity securities of portfolio companies. The equity interests we receive may not appreciate in value and, in fact, may decline in value. Accordingly, we may not be able to realize gains from our equity interests, and any gains that we do realize on the disposition of any equity interests may not be sufficient to offset any other losses we experience.

 
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In addition, investing in smaller and lower middle-market companies involves a number of significant risks, including:

 
these companies may have limited financial resources and may be unable to meet their obligations under their debt securities that we hold, which may be accompanied by a deterioration in the value of any collateral and a reduction in the likelihood of us realizing any guarantees we may have obtained in connection with our investment;

 
they typically have shorter operating histories, narrower product lines and smaller market shares than larger businesses, which tend to render them more vulnerable to competitors’ actions and market conditions, as well as general economic downturns;

 
they are more likely to depend on the management talents and efforts of a small group of persons; therefore, the death, disability, resignation or termination of one or more of these persons could have a material adverse impact on our portfolio company and, in turn, on us;

 
they generally have less predictable operating results, may from time to time be parties to litigation, may be engaged in rapidly changing businesses with products subject to a substantial risk of obsolescence, and may require substantial additional capital to support their operations, finance expansion or maintain their competitive position. In addition, our executive officers, directors and our investment adviser may, in the ordinary course of business, be named as defendants in litigation arising from our investments in the portfolio companies; and

 
they may have difficulty accessing the capital markets to meet future capital needs, which may limit their ability to grow or to repay their outstanding indebtedness upon maturity.
 
Investing in smaller and lower middle-market companies involves a high degree of risk and our financial results may be affected adversely if one or more of our significant portfolio investments defaults on its loans or fails to perform as we expect.

Our portfolio consists primarily of debt and equity investments in privately owned smaller and lower middle-market companies. Investing in smaller and lower middle-market companies involves a number of significant risks. Typically, the debt in which we invest is not initially rated by any rating agency; however, we believe that if such investments were rated, they would be below investment grade. Compared to larger publicly owned companies, these smaller and lower middle-market companies may be in a weaker financial position and experience wider variations in their operating results, which may make them more vulnerable to economic downturns. Typically, these companies need more capital to compete; however, their access to capital is limited and their cost of capital is often higher than that of their competitors. Our portfolio companies face intense competition from larger companies with greater financial, technical and marketing resources and their success typically depends on the managerial talents and efforts of an individual or a small group of persons. Therefore, the loss of any of its key employees could affect a portfolio company’s ability to compete effectively and harm its financial condition. Further, some of these companies conduct business in regulated industries that are susceptible to regulatory changes. These factors could impair the cash flow of our portfolio companies and result in other events, such as bankruptcy. These events could limit a portfolio company’s ability to repay its obligations to us, which may have an adverse affect on the return on, or the recovery of, our investment in these businesses. Deterioration in a borrower’s financial condition and prospects may be accompanied by deterioration in the value of the loan’s collateral.
 
Most of the loans in which we invest are not structured to fully amortize during their lifetime. Accordingly, if a borrower has not previously pre-paid its loan to us, a significant portion of the principal amount due on such a loan may be due at maturity. As of March 31, 2011, approximately 100% of the Level 3 debt instruments in our portfolio, on a fair value basis, will not fully amortize prior to maturity. In order to create liquidity to pay the final principal payment, borrowers typically must raise additional capital. If they are unable to raise sufficient funds to repay us or we have not elected to enter into a new loan agreement providing for an extended maturity, the loan will go into default, which will require Full Circle Capital to foreclose on the borrower’s assets, even if the loan was otherwise performing prior to maturity. This will deprive Full Circle Capital from immediately obtaining full recovery on the loan and prevent or delay the reinvestment of the loan proceeds in other, more profitable investments.

Some of these companies cannot obtain financing from public capital markets or from traditional credit sources, such as commercial banks. Accordingly, loans made to these types of companies pose a higher default risk than loans made to companies that have access to traditional credit sources. 

An investment strategy focused primarily on privately held companies presents certain challenges, including the lack of available information about these companies, a dependence on the talents and efforts of only a few key portfolio company personnel and a greater vulnerability to economic downturns.

We invest primarily in privately held companies. Generally, little public information exists about these companies, and we are required to rely on the ability of Full Circle Advisors’ investment team to obtain adequate information to evaluate the potential returns from investing in these companies. If we are unable to uncover all material information about these companies, we may not make a fully informed investment decision, and we may lose money on our investments. Also, privately held companies frequently have less diverse product lines and smaller market presence than larger competitors. These factors could adversely affect our investment returns as compared to companies investing primarily in the securities of public companies.

 
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Our portfolio companies may incur debt that ranks equally with, or senior to, our investments in such companies.

We invest primarily in senior secured term debt issued by smaller and lower middle-market companies. Our portfolio companies may have, or may be permitted to incur, other debt that ranks equally with, or in some cases senior to, the debt in which we invest. By their terms, such debt instruments may entitle the holders to receive payment of interest or principal on or before the dates on which we are entitled to receive payments with respect to the debt instruments in which we invest. Also, in the event of insolvency, liquidation, dissolution, reorganization or bankruptcy of a portfolio company, holders of debt instruments ranking senior to our investment in that portfolio company would typically be entitled to receive payment in full before we receive any distribution. After repaying such senior creditors, such portfolio company may not have any remaining assets to use for repaying its obligation to us. In the case of debt ranking equally with debt instruments in which we invest, we would have to share on an equal basis any distributions with other creditors holding such debt in the event of an insolvency, liquidation, dissolution, reorganization or bankruptcy of the relevant portfolio company.

There may be circumstances where our debt investments could be subordinated to claims of other creditors or we could be subject to lender liability claims.

Even though we may have structured most of our investments as secured loans, if one of our portfolio companies were to go bankrupt, depending on the facts and circumstances, and based upon principles of equitable subordination as defined by existing case law, a bankruptcy court could subordinate all or a portion of our claim to that of other creditors and transfer any lien securing such subordinated claim to the bankruptcy estate. The principles of equitable subordination defined by case law have generally indicated that a claim may be subordinated only if its holder is guilty of misconduct or where the senior loan is re-characterized as an equity investment and the senior lender has actually provided significant managerial assistance to the bankrupt debtor. We may also be subject to lender liability claims for actions taken by us with respect to a borrower’s business or instances where we exercise control over the borrower. It is possible that we could become subject to a lender’s liability claim, including as a result of actions taken in rendering significant managerial assistance or actions to compel and collect payments from the borrower outside the ordinary course of business.

Second priority liens on collateral securing loans that we make to our portfolio companies may be subject to control by senior creditors with first priority liens. If there is a default, the value of the collateral may not be sufficient to repay in full both the first priority creditors and us.

Certain loans that we make are secured by a second priority security interest in the same collateral pledged by a portfolio company to secure senior debt owed by the portfolio company to commercial banks or other traditional lenders. Often the senior lender has procured covenants from the portfolio company prohibiting the incurrence of additional secured debt without the senior lender’s consent. Prior to and as a condition of permitting the portfolio company to borrow money from us secured by the same collateral pledged to the senior lender, the senior lender will require assurances that it will control the disposition of any collateral in the event of bankruptcy or other default. In many such cases, the senior lender will require us to enter into an “intercreditor agreement” prior to permitting the portfolio company to borrow from us. Typically the intercreditor agreements we will be requested to execute expressly subordinate our debt instruments to those held by the senior lender and further provide that the senior lender shall control: (1) the commencement of foreclosure or other proceedings to liquidate and collect on the collateral; (2) the nature, timing and conduct of foreclosure or other collection proceedings; (3) the amendment of any collateral document; (4) the release of the security interests in respect of any collateral; and (5) the waiver of defaults under any security agreement. Because of the control we may cede to senior lenders under intercreditor agreements we may enter, we may be unable to realize the proceeds of any collateral securing some of our loans.

Capital markets have recently been in a period of disruption and instability. These market conditions have materially and adversely affected debt and equity capital markets in the United States and abroad, which had, and may in the future have, a negative impact on our business and operations.

The global capital markets have recently been in a period of disruption as evidenced by a lack of liquidity in the debt capital markets, significant write-offs in the financial services sector, the re-pricing of credit risk in the broadly syndicated credit market and the failure of certain major financial institutions. Despite actions of the United States federal government and foreign governments, these events contributed to worsening general economic conditions that materially and adversely impacted the broader financial and credit markets and reduced the availability of debt and equity capital for the market as a whole and financial services firms in particular. These conditions could continue for a prolonged period of time or worsen in the future. While these conditions persist, we and other companies in the financial services sector may have to access, if available, alternative markets for debt and equity capital. Equity capital may be difficult to raise because as a business development company we are generally not able to issue additional shares of our common stock at a price less than net asset value. In addition, our ability to incur indebtedness (including by issuing preferred stock) is limited by applicable regulations such that our asset coverage, as defined in the 1940 Act, must equal at least 200% immediately after each time we incur indebtedness. The debt capital that will be available, if at all, may be at a higher cost and on less favorable terms and conditions in the future. Any inability to raise capital could have a negative effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
 
The illiquidity of our investments may make it difficult for us to sell such investments if required. As a result, we may realize significantly less than the value at which we have recorded our investments. In addition, significant changes in the capital markets, including the recent extreme volatility and disruption, have had, and may in the future have, a negative effect on the valuations of our investments and on the potential for liquidity events involving our investments. An inability to raise capital, and any required sale of our investments for liquidity purposes, could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

 
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Economic recessions or downturns could impair our portfolio companies and harm our operating results.

In recent years, the economy was in the midst of a recession and in a difficult part of a credit cycle. Many of our portfolio companies may be susceptible to economic slowdowns or recessions and may be unable to repay our loans during these periods. Therefore, our non-performing assets may increase and the value of our portfolio may decrease during these periods as we are required to record the values of our investments. Adverse economic conditions also may decrease the value of collateral securing some of our loans and the value of our equity investments at fair value. Economic slowdowns or recessions could lead to financial losses in our portfolio and a decrease in revenues, net income and assets. Unfavorable economic conditions also could increase our funding costs, limit our access to the capital markets or result in a decision by lenders not to extend credit to us. These events could prevent us from increasing investments and harm our operating results.

A portfolio company’s failure to satisfy financial or operating covenants imposed by us or other lenders could lead to defaults and, potentially, acceleration of the time when the loans are due and foreclosure on its secured assets, which could trigger cross-defaults under other agreements and jeopardize the portfolio company’s ability to meet its obligations under the debt that we hold. We may incur additional expenses to the extent necessary to seek recovery upon default or to negotiate new terms with a defaulting portfolio company. In addition, if one of our portfolio companies were to go bankrupt, depending on the facts and circumstances, including the extent to which we actually provided significant managerial assistance to that portfolio company, a bankruptcy court might recharacterize our debt holding and subordinate all or a portion of our claim to that of other creditors.
 
The lack of liquidity in our investments may adversely affect our business.

We invest in companies whose securities are not publicly traded, and whose securities will be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or will otherwise be less liquid than publicly traded securities. The illiquidity of these investments may make it difficult for us to sell these investments when desired. In addition, if we are required to liquidate all or a portion of our portfolio quickly, we may realize significantly less than the value at which we had previously recorded these investments. As a result, we do not expect to achieve liquidity in our investments in the near-term. Our investments will usually be subject to contractual or legal restrictions on resale or are otherwise illiquid because there is usually no established trading market for such investments. The illiquidity of most of our investments may make it difficult for us to dispose of them at a favorable price, and, as a result, we may suffer losses.

Our failure to make follow-on investments in our portfolio companies could impair the value of our portfolio.

Following an initial investment in a portfolio company, we may make additional investments in that portfolio company as “follow-on” investments, in order to: (i) increase or maintain in whole or in part our equity ownership percentage; (ii) exercise warrants, options or convertible securities that were acquired in the original or a subsequent financing; or (iii) attempt to preserve or enhance the value of our investment. We may elect not to make follow-on investments or otherwise lack sufficient funds to make those investments. We will have the discretion to make any follow-on investments, subject to the availability of capital resources. The failure to make follow-on investments may, in some circumstances, jeopardize the continued viability of a portfolio company and our initial investment, or may result in a missed opportunity for us to increase our participation in a successful operation. Even if we have sufficient capital to make a desired follow-on investment, we may elect not to make a follow-on investment because we do not want to increase our concentration of risk, we prefer other opportunities, we are subject to business development company requirements that would prevent such follow-on investments, or the follow-on investment would affect our RIC tax status.

Our portfolio may lack diversification among portfolio companies which may subject us to a risk of significant loss if one or more of these companies defaults on its obligations under any of its debt instruments.

Our portfolio may hold a limited number of portfolio companies. For example, the 5 largest investments in our portfolio as of March 31, 2011 represented 76% of the fair value of our portfolio, excluding our investment in United States Treasury Bills and Money Market Funds. Beyond the asset diversification requirements associated with our qualification as a RIC under the Code, we do not have fixed guidelines for diversification, and our investments may be concentrated in relatively few companies. As our portfolio is less diversified than the portfolios of some larger funds, we are more susceptible to failure if a single loan fails. Similarly, the aggregate returns we realize may be significantly adversely affected if a small number of investments perform poorly or if we need to write down the value of any one investment.

Our portfolio may be concentrated in a limited number of industries, which may subject us to a risk of significant loss if there is a downturn in a particular industry in which a number of our investments are concentrated.

Our portfolio may be concentrated in a limited number of industries. A downturn in any particular industry in which we are invested could significantly impact the aggregate returns we realize.

 
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As of March 31, 2011, our investments in the business services industry (such as companies that provide services related to data and information, information retrieval or asset recovery) represented approximately 44% of the fair value of our portfolio, our investments in the communications industry (such as companies that perform residential security alarm monitoring or provide digital video satellite and broadband service to multiple dwelling units) represented approximately 36% of the fair value of our portfolio, and our investments in the media industry (such as outdoor advertising or radio broadcasting companies) represented approximately 17% of the fair value of our portfolio. In addition, we may from time to time invest a relatively significant percentage of our portfolio in industries we do not necessarily target. If an industry in which we have significant investments suffers from adverse business or economic conditions, as these industries have to varying degrees, a material portion of our investment portfolio could be affected adversely, which, in turn, could adversely affect our financial position and results of operations.

Because we generally do not hold controlling equity interests in our portfolio companies, we may not be in a position to exercise control over our portfolio companies or to prevent decisions by management of our portfolio companies that could decrease the value of our investments.

Except for our investment in Texas Westchester Financial, LLC, we do not currently hold controlling equity positions in our portfolio companies. As a result, we are subject to the risk that a portfolio company may make business decisions with which we disagree, and that the management and/or stockholders of a portfolio company may take risks or otherwise act in ways that are adverse to our interests. Due to the lack of liquidity of the debt and equity investments that we typically hold in our portfolio companies, we may not be able to dispose of our investments in the event we disagree with the actions of a portfolio company and may therefore suffer a decrease in the value of our investments.

Defaults by our portfolio companies will harm our operating results.

A portfolio company’s failure to satisfy financial or operating covenants imposed by us or other lenders could lead to defaults and, potentially, termination of its loans and foreclosure on its secured assets, which could trigger cross-defaults under other agreements and jeopardize a portfolio company’s ability to meet its obligations under the debt or equity securities that we hold. We may incur expenses to the extent necessary to seek recovery upon default or to negotiate new terms, which may include the waiver of certain financial covenants, with a defaulting portfolio company. If any of these occur, it could materially and adversely affect our operating results and cash flows.

Any unrealized losses we experience on our loan portfolio may be an indication of future realized losses, which could reduce our income available for distribution.

As a business development company, we are required to carry our investments at fair value as determined in good faith by our Board of Directors. Decreases in the fair values of our investments are recorded as unrealized depreciation. Any unrealized losses in our loan portfolio could be an indication of a portfolio company’s inability to meet its repayment obligations to us with respect to the affected loans. This could result in realized losses in the future and ultimately in reductions of our income available for distribution in future periods.

Prepayments of our debt investments by our portfolio companies could adversely impact our results of operations and reduce our return on equity.

We are subject to the risk that the investments we make in our portfolio companies may be repaid prior to maturity. When this occurs, we will generally reinvest these proceeds in temporary investments or repay the facility, depending on future investment in new portfolio companies. These temporary investments will typically have substantially lower yields than the debt being prepaid and we could experience significant delays in reinvesting these amounts. Any future investment in a new portfolio company may also be at lower yields than the debt that was repaid. As a result, our results of operations could be materially adversely affected if one or more of our portfolio companies elect to prepay amounts owed to us. Additionally, prepayments could negatively impact our return on equity, which could result in a decline in the market price of our common stock. The investments in our portfolio have historically experienced only limited prepayments.

Because we use debt to finance our investments, changes in interest rates will affect our cost of capital and net investment income.

Because we borrow money to make investments, our net investment income will depend, in part, upon the difference between the rate at which we borrow funds and the rate at which we invest those funds. As a result, we can offer no assurance that a significant change in market interest rates will not have a material adverse effect on our net investment income in the event we use debt to finance our investments. In periods of rising interest rates, our cost of funds would increase, which could reduce our net investment income. We expect that our long-term fixed-rate investments will be financed primarily with equity and long-term debt. We may use interest rate risk management techniques in an effort to limit our exposure to interest rate fluctuations. Such techniques may include various interest rate hedging activities to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act. Our investment adviser does not have significant experience with utilizing these techniques and did not implement these techniques to any significant extent with the Legacy Portfolio. If we do not implement these techniques properly, we could experience losses on our hedging positions, which could be material.  

You should also be aware that a rise in the general level of interest rates can be expected to lead to higher interest rates applicable to our debt investments. Accordingly, an increase in interest rates would make it easier for us to meet or exceed the incentive fee hurdle rate and may result in a substantial increase in the amount of incentive fees payable to our investment adviser with respect to our pre-incentive fee net investment income.

 
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As of March 31, 2011, we had approximately $3.4 million of Distribution Notes outstanding, and had no borrowings outstanding and $35.0 million of borrowing available under the New Credit Facility.

We may not realize gains from our equity investments.

Certain investments that we may make in the future include warrants or other equity securities. Investments in equity securities involve a number of significant risks, including the risk of further dilution as a result of additional issuances, inability to access additional capital and failure to pay current distributions. Investments in preferred securities involve special risks, such as the risk of deferred distributions, credit risk, illiquidity and limited voting rights. In addition, we may from time to time make non-control, equity investments in portfolio companies. Our goal is ultimately to realize gains upon our disposition of such equity interests. However, the equity interests we receive may not appreciate in value and, in fact, may decline in value. Accordingly, we may not be able to realize gains from our equity interests, and any gains that we do realize on the disposition of any equity interests may not be sufficient to offset any other losses we experience. We also may be unable to realize any value if a portfolio company does not have a liquidity event, such as a sale of the business, recapitalization or public offering, which would allow us to sell the underlying equity interests. We often seek puts or similar rights to give us the right to sell our equity securities back to the portfolio company issuer. We may be unable to exercise these puts rights for the consideration provided in our investment documents if the issuer is in financial distress.

Investments in foreign securities may involve significant risks in addition to the risks inherent in U.S. investments.

Our investment strategy contemplates possible investments in debt securities of foreign companies. Our investment adviser does not have significant experience with investments in foreign securities and did not acquire such investments to any significant extent in connection with its management of the Legacy Portfolio. Investing in foreign companies may expose us to additional risks not typically associated with investing in U.S. companies. These risks include changes in exchange control regulations, political and social instability, expropriation, imposition of foreign taxes, less liquid markets and less available information than is generally the case in the United States, higher transaction costs, less government supervision of exchanges, brokers and issuers, less developed bankruptcy laws, difficulty in enforcing contractual obligations, lack of uniform accounting and auditing standards and greater price volatility.

Although most of our investments are U.S. dollar-denominated, any investments denominated in a foreign currency will be subject to the risk that the value of a particular currency will change in relation to one or more other currencies. Among the factors that may affect currency values are trade balances, the level of short-term interest rates, differences in relative values of similar assets in different currencies, long-term opportunities for investment and capital appreciation, and political developments. We may employ hedging techniques to minimize these risks, but we can offer no assurance that we will, in fact, hedge currency risk, or that if we do, such strategies will be effective.

We may expose ourselves to risks if we engage in hedging transactions.

If we engage in hedging transactions, we may expose ourselves to risks associated with such transactions. We may utilize instruments such as forward contracts, currency options and interest rate swaps, caps, collars and floors to seek to hedge against fluctuations in the relative values of our portfolio positions from changes in currency exchange rates and market interest rates. Hedging against a decline in the values of our portfolio positions does not eliminate the possibility of fluctuations in the values of such positions or prevent losses if the values of such positions decline. However, such hedging can establish other positions designed to gain from those same developments, thereby offsetting the decline in the value of such portfolio positions. Such hedging transactions may also limit the opportunity for gain if the values of the underlying portfolio positions increase. It may not be possible to hedge against an exchange rate or interest rate fluctuation that is so generally anticipated that we are not able to enter into a hedging transaction at an acceptable price. Moreover, for a variety of reasons, we may not seek to establish a perfect correlation between such hedging instruments and the portfolio holdings being hedged. Any such imperfect correlation may prevent us from achieving the intended hedge and expose us to risk of loss. In addition, it may not be possible to hedge fully or perfectly against currency fluctuations affecting the value of securities denominated in non-U.S. currencies because the value of those securities is likely to fluctuate as a result of factors not related to currency fluctuations.

Risks Relating to Our Common Stock
 
Shares of closed-end investment companies, including business development companies, may trade at a discount to their net asset value.
 
Shares of closed-end investment companies, including business development companies, may trade at a discount from net asset value. This characteristic of closed-end investment companies and business development companies is separate and distinct from the risk that our net asset value per share may decline. Our common stock is currently trading below net asset value, and we cannot predict whether, in the future, our common stock will trade at, above or below net asset value.
 
Our common stock price may be volatile and may decrease substantially.

The trading price of our common stock may fluctuate substantially. The price of our common stock may increase or decrease, depending on many factors, some of which are beyond our control and may not be directly related to our operating performance. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following:

 
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price and volume fluctuations in the overall stock market from time to time;

 
investor demand for our shares;

 
significant volatility in the market price and trading volume of securities of business development companies or other companies in our sector, which are not necessarily related to the operating performance of these companies;

 
changes in regulatory policies or tax guidelines with respect to RICs or business development companies;

 
failure to qualify as a RIC, or the loss of RIC status;

 
any shortfall in revenue or net income or any increase in losses from levels expected by investors or securities analysts;

 
changes, or perceived changes, in the value of our portfolio investments;

 
departures of Full Circle Advisors’ key personnel;

 
operating performance of companies comparable to us; or

 
general economic conditions and trends and other external factors.

In the past, following periods of volatility in the market price of a company’s securities, securities class action litigation has often been brought against that company. Due to the potential volatility of our stock price once a market for our stock is established, we may become the target of securities litigation in the future. Securities litigation could result in substantial costs and divert management’s attention and resources from our business.

Provisions of the Maryland General Corporation Law and of our charter and bylaws could deter takeover attempts and have an adverse impact on the price of our common stock.

The Maryland General Corporation Law and our charter and bylaws contain provisions that may discourage, delay or make more difficult a change in control of Full Circle Capital or the removal of our directors. We are subject to the Maryland Business Combination Act, subject to any applicable requirements of the 1940 Act. Our Board of Directors has adopted a resolution exempting from the Business Combination Act any business combination between us and any other person, subject to prior approval of such business combination by our board, including approval by a majority of our independent directors. If the resolution exempting business combinations is repealed or our board does not approve a business combination, the Business Combination Act may discourage third parties from trying to acquire control of us and increase the difficulty of consummating such an offer. Our bylaws exempt from the Maryland Control Share Acquisition Act acquisitions of our stock by any person. If we amend our bylaws to repeal the exemption from the Control Share Acquisition Act, the Control Share Acquisition Act also may make it more difficult for a third party to obtain control of us and increase the difficulty of consummating such a transaction.

We have also adopted measures that may make it difficult for a third party to obtain control of us, including provisions of our charter classifying our Board of Directors in three classes serving staggered three-year terms, and authorizing our Board of Directors to classify or reclassify shares of our stock in one or more classes or series, to cause the issuance of additional shares of our stock, to amend our charter without stockholder approval and to increase or decrease the number of shares of stock that we have authority to issue. These provisions, as well as other provisions of our charter and bylaws, may delay, defer or prevent a transaction or a change in control that might otherwise be in the best interests of our stockholders.
 
Item 2.             Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
We did not engage in unregistered sales of equity securities during the three months ended March 31, 2011; however, we have previously issued shares of common stock under our dividend reinvestment plan. These issuances are not subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933.
The following table reflects the history of shares issued under the dividend reinvestment plan:

Record Date/Issuance Date
 
Shares
Issued
   
(in ‘000s)
   
% of
Dividend
 
                         
December 31, 2010/January 14, 2011
   
27,867
    $
242
     
17.3

 
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Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

Item 4.
Reserved
 
[Intentionally left blank]

Item 5.
Other Information

On May 9, 2011, the representative of the underwriters of our initial public offering waived all remaining contractual lock-up restrictions on shares of our common stock held by the Legacy Investors.
 
Item 6.
Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed as part of this report or hereby incorporated by reference to exhibits previously filed with the SEC:

Exhibit
Number
 
Description
3.1
 
Articles of Amendment and Restatement**
3.2
 
Bylaws*
4.1
 
Form of Common Stock Certificate*
4.2
 
Form of Note Agreement for Senior Unsecured Notes*
4.3
 
Form of Senior Unsecured Note*
10.1
 
Form of Dividend Reinvestment Plan*
10.2
 
Form of Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement by and between the Registrant and FCC, LLC d/b/a First Capital**
10.3
 
Investment Advisory Agreement by and between Registrant and Full Circle Advisors, LLC*
10.4
 
Administration Agreement by and between Registrant and Full Circle Service Company, LLC*
10.5
 
Form of Indemnification Agreement by and between Registrant and each of its directors*
10.6
 
Trademark License Agreement by and between Registrant and Full Circle Advisors, LLC*
10.7
 
Form of Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between Registrant, Full Circle Partners, LP, Full Circle Fund, Ltd., Full Circle Offshore, LLC, and FCC, LLC d/b/a First Capital**
31.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
31.2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
32.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 

 
 
*
Previously filed in connection with Registrant’s registration statement on Form N-2 Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 (File No. 333-166302) filed on August 5, 2010.
 
**
Previously filed in connection with Registrant’s registration statement on Form N-2 Pre-Effective Amendment No. 3 (File No. 333-166302) filed on August 26, 2010.

 
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.

   
FULL CIRCLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
       
Date: May 10, 2011
 
By:
/s/ John E. Stuart
     
John E. Stuart, Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors
(Principal Executive Officer)
       
Date: May 10, 2011
 
By: 
/s/ William E. Vastardis
     
William E. Vastardis, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary (Principal
Financial and Accounting Officer)

 
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