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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, 2013

 

¨ 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 (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) 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 9, 2013 was 7,569,382.

 

 
 

 

FULL CIRCLE CAPITAL CORPORATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  PAGE
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
Item 1. Financial Statements  
  Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of March 31, 2013 and June 30, 2012 (audited) 3
  Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2013 and March 31, 2012 4
  Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the nine months ended March 31, 2013 and March 31, 2012 5
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended March 31, 2013 and March 31, 2012 6
  Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of March 31, 2013 7
  Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2012 (audited) 11
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2013 15
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations  
  Forward-Looking Statements 29
  Overview 30
  Critical Accounting Policies 30
  Current Market Conditions and Market Opportunity 33
  Waiver and Expense Reimbursement 33
  Portfolio Composition and Investment Activity 33
  Results of Operations 37
  Liquidity and Capital Resources 40
  Recent Developments 43
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 44
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 44
   
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION  
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 45
Item 1A. Risk Factors 45
Item 2 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 45
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 45
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 45
Item 5. Other Information 45
Item 6. Exhibits 46
SIGNATURES 47

 

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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

FULL CIRCLE CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

 

       March 31,
2013
   June 30, 2012 
       (Unaudited)   (Audited) 
Assets               
Control Investments at Fair Value (Cost of $18,249,221 and $6,639,648, respectively)   (NOTE 2, 9)   $19,106,610   $6,777,511 
Affiliate Investments at Fair Value (Cost of $12,013,078 and $6,802,017, respectively)   (NOTE 2, 9)    10,363,544    5,112,142 
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments at Fair Value (Cost of $74,677,524 and $85,181,617, respectively)   (NOTE 2, 9)    73,671,713    82,957,117 
Total Investments at Fair Value (Cost of $104,939,823 and $98,623,282, respectively)        103,141,867    94,846,770 
                
Cash        481,563    639,149 
Deposit with Broker        1,550,000    2,350,000 
Interest Receivable   (NOTE 2)    993,334    902,711 
Principal Receivable        147,603    513,372 
Dividends Receivable        53,682    - 
Due from Portfolio Investment        7,917    11,140 
Receivable for Investments Sold        1,126,196    - 
Prepaid Expenses        105,768    43,053 
Other Assets        109,420    25,499 
Deferred Offering Expenses        48,083    67,685 
Deferred Credit Facility Fees        100,000    50,000 
                
Total Assets        107,865,433    99,449,379 
                
Liabilities               
Due to Affiliate   (NOTE 5)    690,784    580,353 
Accounts Payable        48,971    115,741 
Accrued Liabilities        38,985    79,651 
Due to Broker        15,000,125    22,500,041 
Payable for Investments Acquired        4,155,951    - 
Dividends Payable        582,842    478,892 
Interest Payable        114,245    142,518 
Other Liabilities        479,358    140,458 
Accrued Offering Expenses        12,904    19,697 
Line of Credit        22,797,755    18,544,660 
Distribution Notes   (NOTE 8)    3,404,583    3,404,583 
                
Total Liabilities        47,326,503    46,006,594 
                
Net Assets       $60,538,930   $53,442,785 
                
Components of Net Assets               
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (100,000,000 authorized; 7,569,382 and 6,219,382 issued and outstanding, respectively)       $75,694   $62,194 
Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par        67,420,152    57,455,232 
Distributions in Excess of Net Investment Income        (936,486)   (122,763)
Accumulated Net Realized Losses        (4,222,474)   (175,366)
Accumulated Net Unrealized Losses        (1,797,956)   (3,776,512)
Net Assets       $60,538,930   $53,442,785 
                
Net Asset Value Per Share       $8.00   $8.59 

 

 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,
   Nine Months Ended
March 31,
 
       2013   2012   2013   2012 
Investment Income                         
Interest Income from Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments       $1,615,618   $1,940,034   $5,609,673   $5,870,076 
Interest Income from Affiliate Investments        389,518    -    950,026    234,864 
Interest Income from Control Investments        435,300    228,456    1,033,884    483,100 
Dividend Income from Control Investments        80,178    55,393    186,768    57,216 
Other Income from Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments   (NOTE 2)    305,935    138,688    834,515    515,137 
Other Income from Affiliate Investments   (NOTE 2)    3,992    -    63,577    54,086 
Other Income from Control Investments   (NOTE 2)    12,500    26,389    37,500    131,389 
Total Investment Income        2,843,041    2,388,960    8,715,943    7,345,868 
                          
Operating Expenses                         
Management Fee   (NOTE 5)    362,743    291,919    1,041,905    878,569 
Incentive Fee   (NOTE 5)    328,044    277,588    1,001,406    923,864 
Total Advisory Fees        690,787    569,507    2,043,311    1,802,433 
                          
Allocation of Overhead Expenses   (NOTE 5)    84,552    89,211    225,860    264,103 
Sub-Administration Fees   (NOTE 5)    50,000    78,114    173,429    234,343 
Officers’ Compensation   (NOTE 5)    75,160    74,800    225,514    192,353 
Total Costs Incurred Under Administration Agreement        209,712    242,125    624,803    690,799 
                          
Directors’ Fees        24,625    32,125    86,375    86,375 
Interest Expense   (NOTE 8)    379,310    211,491    1,214,392    578,456 
Professional Services Expense        108,998    121,301    384,061    435,980 
Bank Fees        3,975    2,774    12,295    9,740 
Other        113,470    91,063    334,647    294,321 
Total Gross Operating Expenses        1,530,877    1,270,386    4,699,884    3,898,104 
                          
Management Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement   (NOTE 5)    -    -    -    (313,792)
Total Net Operating Expenses        1,530,877    1,270,386    4,699,884    3,584,312 
                          
Net Investment Income        1,312,164    1,118,574    4,016,059    3,761,556 
Net Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments        168,654    404,773    1,978,556    (512,907)
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments        -    467    (4,047,108)   127,039 
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations       $1,480,818   $1,523,814   $1,947,507   $3,375,688 
                          
Earnings per Common Share Basic and Diluted   (NOTE 4)   $0.20   $0.25   $0.28   $0.54 
Net Investment Income per Common Share Basic and Diluted       $0.18   $0.18   $0.59   $0.61 
Weighted Average Shares of Common Share Outstanding Basic and Diluted        7,569,382    6,219,382    6,835,258    6,219,382 

  

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (Unaudited)

 

   Nine months
ended
March 31,
2013
   Nine months
ended
March 31,
2012
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations:          
Net Investment Income  $4,016,059   $3,761,556 
Net Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments   1,978,556    (512,907)
Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments   (4,047,108)   127,039 
           
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations   1,947,507    3,375,688 
           
Dividends to Shareholders   (4,829,782)   (4,272,716)
           
Capital Share Transactions:          
Issuance of Common Stock   10,665,000    - 
Less Offering Costs and Underwriting Fees   (686,580)   - 
           
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions   9,978,420    - 
           
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   7,096,145    (897,028)
Net Assets at Beginning of Period   53,442,785    56,474,006 
           
Net Assets at End of Period  $60,538,930   $55,576,978 
           
Capital Share Activity:          
Shares Issued   1,350,000    - 
Shares Outstanding at Beginning of Period   6,219,382    6,219,382 
           
Shares Outstanding at End of Period   7,569,382    6,219,382 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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FULL CIRCLE CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

 

   Nine months
ended
March 31, 2013
   Nine months
ended
March 31, 2012
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:          
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations  $1,947,507   $3,375,688 
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations to Net Cash Used in Operating Activities          
Purchases of Investments   (124,978,996)   (137,831,493)
Proceeds from Sale or Refinancing of Investments   114,855,522    124,518,317 
Realized (Gain) Loss on Investments   4,047,108    (127,039)
Net Change in Unrealized (Gain) Loss on Investments   (1,978,556)   512,907 
Amortization of Discount   (240,175)   (409,261)
Change in Operating Assets and Liabilities          
Deposit with Broker   800,000    (392,141)
Interest Receivable   (90,623)   (200,442)
Principal Receivable   365,769    (488,821)
Dividend Receivable   (53,682)   (47,306)
Due from Portfolio Investment   3,223    - 
Receivable for Investments Sold   (1,126,196)   - 
Other Receivable   -    (3,622)
Prepaid Expenses   (62,715)   (50,175)
Other Assets   (83,921)   189,030 
Due to Affiliate   110,431    (22,910)
Accounts Payable   (66,770)   (79,132)
Accrued Liabilities   (40,666)   (29,972)
Due to Broker   (7,499,916)   4,000,418 
Payable for Investments Acquired   4,155,951    - 
Interest Payable   (28,273)   77,719 
Other Liabilities   338,900    623,709 
           
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities   (9,626,078)   (6,384,526)
           
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:          
Borrowings Under Credit Facility   52,499,326    56,491,598 
Payments Under Credit Facility   (48,296,231)   (44,094,430)
Dividends Paid to Shareholders   (4,725,832)   (5,193,185)
Deferred Offering Expenses   -    (23,237)
Payment of Offering Costs and Underwriting Fees   (673,771)   - 
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock   10,665,000    - 
           
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities   9,468,492    7,180,746 
           
Total Increase (Decrease) in Cash   (157,586)   796,220 
Cash Balance at Beginning of Period   639,149    2,065,943 
Cash Balance at End of Period  $481,563   $2,862,163 
           
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Financing Activity:          
Dividends Declared, Not Yet Paid  $582,842   $478,892 
           
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:          
Cash Paid During the Period for Interest  $1,242,665   $501,282 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Description 1,2  Industry  Par Amount/
Quantity
   Cost   Fair Value   % of Net
Asset Value
 
Attention Transit Advertising Systems, LLC  Outdoor
Advertising
                    
Senior Secured Loan, 14.50%, 05/01/2013  Services  $2,321,626   $2,321,626   $2,126,687    3.50%
                        
Background Images, Inc.  Equipment                    
Senior Secured Loan – Term A, 14.71%, 6/28/2015  Rental
Services
  $1,552,500    1,540,038    1,494,281    2.47%
Senior Secured Loan – Term B, 16.46%, 6/28/2015     $877,500    870,370    844,682    1.40%
Total           2,410,408    2,338,963    3.87%
                        
Blackstrap Broadcasting, LLC  Radio                    
Senior Secured Loan, 5.00%, 6/25/2013  Broadcasting  $3,000,000    3,000,000    2,674,900    4.42%
Subordinated Secured Loan, 16.00%, 6/25/2013     $3,500,000    3,500,000    3,144,517    5.19%
Total           6,500,000    5,819,417    9.61%
                        
Coast Plating, Inc.  Aerospace                    
Senior Secured Loan – Term A, 11.71%, 9/13/2014  Parts Plating and Finishing  $1,437,922    1,437,922    1,444,536    2.39%
Senior Secured Loan – Term B, 13.21%, 9/13/2014     $3,520,429    3,520,429    3,522,893    5.82%
Total           4,958,350    4,967,429    8.21%
                        
CSL Operating, LLC  Industrial                    
Senior Secured Loan – Term A, 11.71%, 5/11/2014  Metal Treatings  $1,916,700    1,912,739    1,900,600    3.14%
Senior Secured Loan – Term B, 11.71%, 5/11/2014     $1,916,700    1,912,739    1,867,824    3.09%
Total           3,825,478    3,768,424    6.23%
                        
Employment Plus, Inc.  Staffing                    
Senior Secured Loan, 12.00%, 10/24/2013  Services  $5,000,000    5,000,000    5,000,000    8.25%
                        
Global Energy Efficiency Holdings, Inc.  Energy                    
Senior Secured Revolving Loan, 12.46%, 9/7/2015  Efficiency Services  $2,069,159    2,058,500    2,069,159    3.42%
Senior Secured Loan, 12.46%, 9/7/2015     $1,000,000    989,034    1,040,000    1.72%
Total           3,047,534    3,109,159    5.14%
                        
iMedX, Inc.  Medical                    
Senior Secured Revolving Loan, 13.75%, 09/19/2014  Transcription
Services
  $1,457,865    1,457,865    1,457,865    2.41%
Senior Secured Loan – Term A, 13.75%, 09/19/2014     $2,475,440    2,459,134    2,522,473    4.17%
Senior Secured Loan – Term B, 13.75%, 09/19/2014     $1,082,000    1,082,000    1,049,865    1.73%
Total           4,998,999    5,030,203    8.31%

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Description 1,2  Industry  Par Amount/
Quantity
   Cost   Fair Value   % of Net
Asset Value
 
Matt Martin Real Estate
Management, LLC
  Real Estate
Management
                    
Senior Secured Loan, 12.99%, 4/30/2015  Services  $3,140,000   $3,119,887   $3,202,800    5.28%
                        
MDU Communications (USA) Inc.  Cable TV                    
Senior Secured Loan - Tranche A, 11.85%, 6/30/2013  Broadband
Services
  $5,000,000    5,000,000    4,898,500    8.09%
Senior Secured Loan - Tranche C, 9.75%, 6/30/2013     $250,000    250,000    241,892    0.40%
Senior Secured Loan - Tranche D, 8.75%, 6/30/2013     $1,480,000    1,480,000    1,421,787    2.35%
Warrants for 37,500 shares (at a $6.00 strike price), expire 6/30/2013 ^      37,500    298    -    0.00%
Total           6,730,298    6,562,179    10.84%
                        
Modular Process Control, LLC  Energy                    
Senior Secured Loan - Revolving Loan, 15.00%, 3/28/17  Efficiency Services  $3,000,000    2,802,407    2,802,407    4.63%
Senior Secured Loan - Term Loan, 15.00%, 3/28/17     $2,500,000    2,335,339    2,335,339    3.86%
Modular Process Control, LLC - Warrants for 8% of the outstanding LLC Interests (at a $0.01 strike price), expire 3/28/23 3,^           288,000    288,000    0.48%
Total           5,425,746    5,425,746    8.97%
                        
New Media West, LLC 4  Cable TV                    
Senior Secured Term Loan, 9.00%, 12/31/2017  Broadband
Services
  $5,800,000    5,800,000    5,800,000    9.58%
Limited Liability Company Interests ^,6      720    3,600,000    3,701,023    6.11%
Total           9,400,000    9,501,023    15.69%
                        
Pristine Environments, Inc.  Building                    
Senior Secured Loan - Revolving Loan, 12.71%, 3/31/2017  Cleaning and
Maintenance
  $3,064,801    3,032,814    3,032,814    5.01%
Senior Secured Loan - Term Loan, 12.71%, 3/31/2017  Services  $1,135,000    1,123,154    1,123,154    1.86%
Total           4,155,968    4,155,968    6.87%
                        
ProGrade Ammo Group, LLC 3  Munitions                    
Senior Secured Revolving Loan, 9.21%, 8/1/2014     $1,519,278    1,519,278    1,519,278    2.51%
Senior Secured Term Loan, 15.21%, 8/1/2014     $5,593,750    5,494,497    4,391,654    7.25%
Warrants for 9.5% of the outstanding LLC interests (at a $10.00 strike price), expire 8/2/2018 ^      181,240    176,770    -    0.00%
Total           7,190,545    5,910,932    9.76%

 

 See notes to consolidated financial statements

 

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

Description 1,2  Industry  Par Amount/
Quantity
   Cost   Fair Value   % of Net
Asset Value
 
SOLEX Fine Foods, LLC; Catsmo, LLC 3  Food                    
Senior Secured Term Loan , 12.46%,  Distributors &  $3,900,000   $3,795,979   $3,744,780    6.19%
12/28/2016  Wholesalers                    
Limited Liability Company Interests ^,7      6.89%   250,000    145,565    0.24%
Warrants for 1.6% of the outstanding LLC interests (strike price 0.01), expire 12/28/2022 ^,7      1    58,055    38,817    0.06%
Total           4,104,034    3,929,162    6.49%
                        
Texas Westchester Financial, LLC 4  Consumer                    
Limited Liability Company Interests ^  Financing   9,278    905,819    589,574    0.97%
                        
                        
The Finance Company, LLC 4  Consumer                    
Senior Secured Loan, 15.00%, 9/30/2015  Financing  $5,724,261    5,618,625    5,684,001    9.39%
Limited Liability Company Interests      50    140,414    1,535,732    2.54%
Total           5,759,039    7,219,733    11.93%
                        
The Selling Source, LLC  Information and                    
Senior Secured Loan, 12.50%, 1/31/2017  Data Services  $4,000,000    3,962,581    3,962,581    6.54%
                        
TransAmerican Asset Servicing Group, LLC 4  Asset Recovery                    
Senior Secured Loan, 14.25%, 7/25/2016  Services  $2,225,000    2,184,362    1,796,280    2.97%
Limited Liability Company Interests ^,5      75    0    -    0.00%
Total           2,184,363    1,796,280    2.97%
                        
US Path Labs, LLC  Healthcare                    
Senior Secured Loan , 13.00%, 3/30/2014  Services  $3,500,000    3,452,447    3,490,200    5.77%
                        
VaultLogix, LLC  Information                    
Warrants for Variable % Ownership,  (at a $307.855 strike price), expire 9/4/2013 ^  Retrieval Services   3,439    56,147    -    0.00%
                        
West World Media, LLC 3,8  Information and                    
Limited Liability Company Interests ^  Data Services   85,210    430,500    235,451    0.39%
                        
United States Treasury                       
United States Treasury Bill** (0.10)%, 4/4/2013     $15,000,000    15,000,054    14,999,956    24.78%
                        
Total Investments          $104,939,823   $103,141,867    170.37%

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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FULL CIRCLE CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

The following table shows the fair value of our portfolio of investments by industry, as of March 31, 2013, excluding United States Treasury Bills of approximately $15.0 million.

 

   March 31, 2013 
   Investment at
Fair Value
(dollars in millions)
   Percentage of
Net Assets
 
Cable TV / Broadband Services  $16.1    26.54%
Energy Efficiency Services   8.5    14.11 
Consumer Financing   7.8    12.90 
Munitions   5.9    9.76 
Radio Broadcasting   5.8    9.61 
Medical Transcription Services   5.0    8.31 
Staffing Services   5.0    8.26 
Aerospace Parts Plating and Finishing   5.0    8.21 
Information and Data Services   4.2    6.93 
Building Cleaning and Maintenance Services   4.2    6.86 
Food Distributors and Wholesalers   3.9    6.49 
Industrial Metal Treatings   3.8    6.22 
Healthcare Services   3.5    5.77 
Real Estate Management Services   3.2    5.29 
Equipment Rental Services   2.3    3.86 
Outdoor Advertising Services   2.1    3.51 
Asset Recovery Services   1.8    2.97 
Total  $88.1    145.60%

 

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, monthly, quarterly or semi-annually. For each debt investment we have provided the interest rate in effect as of March 31, 2013.

 

        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.”  A company is deemed to be an “Affiliate” of Full Circle Capital Corporation if Full Circle Capital Corporation owns 5% or more, but less than 25%, of the voting securities of such company.

 

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. A company is deemed to be a “Control Investment” of Full Circle Capital Corporation if Full Circle Capital Corporation owns more than 25% of the voting securities of such company.

 

5          Full Circle Capital Corporation’s equity investment in TransAmerican Asset Servicing Group, LLC is held through its wholly-owned subsidiary TransAmerican Asset Servicing Group, Inc.

 

6          Full Circle Capital Corporation’s equity investment in New Media West, LLC is held through its wholly-owned subsidiary FC New Media, Inc.

 

7          Full Circle Capital Corporation’s equity investments in SOLEX Fine Foods, LLC; Catsmo, LLC are held through its wholly-owned subsidiary FC New Specialty Foods, Inc.

 

8          A portion of Full Circle Capital Corporation’s investment 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.

 

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

^          Security is a non-income producing security.

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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FULL CIRCLE CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

June 30, 2012 (Audited)

 

Description 1,2  Industry  Par Amount/
Quantity
   Cost   Fair Value   % of Net
Asset
Value
 
                    
Attention Transit Advertising Systems, LLC  Outdoor                    
Senior Secured Loan, 14.50%, 11/1/2012  Advertising Services  $2,060,150   $2,048,859   $1,900,282    3.56%
                        
Background Images, Inc.  Equipment                    
Senior Secured Loan – Term A, 14.74%, 6/28/2014  Rental
Services
  $2,012,500    1,986,949    2,027,594    3.79%
Senior Secured Loan – Term B, 16.49%, 6/28/2014     $1,137,500    1,122,922    1,123,433    2.10%
Total           3,109,871    3,151,027    5.89%
                        
Blackstrap Broadcasting, LLC  Radio                    
Senior Secured Loan, 5.00%, 9/25/2012  Broadcasting  $3,000,000    2,959,844    2,850,600    5.33%
Subordinated Secured Loan, 16.00%, 9/25/2012     $3,500,000    3,495,844    3,465,700    6.48%
Total           6,455,688    6,316,300    11.81%
                        
Coast Plating, Inc.  Aerospace                    
Senior Secured Loan – Term A, 11.74%, 9/13/2014  Parts Plating and Finishing  $1,450,000    1,449,081    1,464,790    2.74%
Senior Secured Loan – Term B, 12.49%, 9/13/2014     $3,550,000    3,540,361    3,484,325    6.52%
Total           4,989,442    4,949,115    9.26%
                        
CSL Operating, LLC  Industrial                    
Senior Secured Loan – Term A, 11.74%, 5/11/2014  Metal Treatings  $2,000,000    1,993,354    1,957,933    3.66%
Senior Secured Loan – Term B, 11.74%, 5/11/2014     $2,000,000    1,993,354    1,944,400    3.64%
Total           3,986,708    3,902,333    7.30%
                        
Employment Plus, Inc.  Staffing                    
Senior Secured Loan, 12.00%, 10/24/2013  Services  $5,000,000    5,000,000    5,000,000    9.36%
                        
Equisearch Acquisition, Inc.  Asset                    
Senior Secured Loan, 14.00%, 5/31/2012 ^  Recovery Services  $2,580,201    2,580,201    1,959,363    3.67%
Warrants for 47.9056 shares (at a $0.01 strike price), expire 1/31/2016 ^      48    225,000    -    -%
Total           2,805,201    1,959,363    3.67%
                        
European Evaluators, LLC 3  Art                    
Senior Secured Loan, 11.99%, 8/29/2012  Dealers  $615,000    614,240    614,240    1.15%
                        
iMedX, Inc.  Medical                    
Senior Secured Revolving Loan, 10.09%, 9/19/2014  Transcription Services  $1,298,517    1,295,589    1,298,517    2.43%
Senior Secured Loan – Term A, 15.99%, 9/19/2014     $2,755,000    2,727,654    2,772,448    5.19%
Total           4,023,243    4,070,965    7.62%

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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FULL CIRCLE CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

June 30, 2012 (Audited)

 

Description 1,2  Industry  Par Amount/
Quantity
   Cost   Fair Value   % of Net
Asset Value
 
                    
Matt Martin Real Estate
Management, LLC
  Real Estate                    
Senior Secured Loan, 12.99%, 4/30/2015  Management Services  $4,139,000   $4,104,413   $4,104,413    7.68%
                        
MDU Communications (USA) Inc.  Cable TV                    
Senior Secured Loan - Tranche A, 11.85%, 6/30/2013  Broadband Services  $5,000,000    5,000,000    4,889,000    9.15%
Senior Secured Loan - Tranche C, 9.75%, 6/30/2013     $250,000    250,000    240,275    0.45%
Senior Secured Loan - Tranche D, 8.75%, 6/30/2013     $1,480,000    1,480,000    1,399,537    2.62%
Warrants for 37,500 shares (at a $6.00 strike price), expire 6/30/2013 ^      37,500    298    -    -%
Total           6,730,298    6,528,812    12.22%
                        
ProGrade Ammo Group LLC 5  Munitions                    
Senior Secured Revolving Loan, 9.24%, 8/1/2014     $383,798    383,798    383,798    0.72%
Senior Secured Term Loan, 15.24%, 8/1/2014     $5,968,750    5,810,949    4,511,380    8.44%
Warrants for 9.5% of the outstanding LLC interests (at a $10.00 strike price), expire 8/2/2018 ^      181,240    176,770    -    -%
Total           6,371,517    4,895,178    9.16%
                        
Texas Westchester Financial, LLC 4  Consumer                    
Limited Liability Company Interests ^  Financing   9,278    905,819    549,360    1.03%
                        
The Finance Company, LLC 4  Consumer                    
Senior Secured Term Loan, 15.00%, 9/30/2015  Financing  $5,724,261    5,593,415    5,617,738    10.51%
Limited Liability Company Interests      50    140,414    610,413    1.14%
Total           5,733,829    6,228,151    11.65%
                        
The Selling Source, LLC  Information and                    
Senior Secured Loan, 12.00%, 12/21/2012  Data Services  $3,323,508    3,323,508    3,323,508    6.22%
                        
US Path Labs, LLC  Healthcare                    
Senior Secured Loan, 13.00%, 3/30/2014  Services  $3,500,000    3,434,191    3,465,117    6.48%
                        
VaultLogix, LLC  Information                    
Warrants for Variable % Ownership,  (at a $307.855 strike price), expire 1/14/2019 ^  Retrieval Services   3,439    56,147    -    -%
                        
West World Media, LLC 5,6  Information and                    
Limited Liability Company Interests ^  Data Services   85,210    430,500    216,964    0.41%

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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FULL CIRCLE CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

June 30, 2012 (Audited)

 

Description 1,2  Industry  Par Amount/
Quantity
   Cost   Fair Value   % of Net
Asset Value
 
                    
Ygnition Networks, Inc.  Cable TV                    
Senior Secured Loan, 12.74%, 9/6/2012  Broadband Services  $11,999,743   $11,999,781   $11,171,761    20.90%
                        
United States Treasury                       
United States Treasury Bill** (0.01)%, 7/5/2012     $22,500,000    22,500,027    22,499,881    42.10%
                        
Total Investments          $98,623,282   $94,846,770    177.47%

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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FULL CIRCLE CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

June 30, 2012 (Audited)

 

The following table shows the fair value of our portfolio of investments by industry, as of June 30, 2012, excluding United States Treasury Bills of approximately $22.5 million.

 

   June 30, 2012 
   Investment at
Fair Value
(dollars in
millions)
   Percentage of
Net Assets
 
Cable TV / Broadband Services  $17.7    33.12%
Consumer Financing   6.8    12.68 
Radio Broadcasting   6.3    11.81 
Staffing Services   5.0    9.36 
Aerospace Parts Plating and Finishing   4.9    9.26 
Munitions   4.9    9.16 
Real Estate Management Services   4.1    7.68 
Medical Transcription Services   4.1    7.62 
Industrial Metal Treatings   3.9    7.30 
Information and Data Services   3.5    6.63 
Healthcare Services   3.5    6.48 
Equipment Rental Services   3.1    5.89 
Asset Recovery Services   2.0    3.67 
Outdoor Advertising Services   1.9    3.56 
Art Dealers   0.6    1.15 
Total  $72.3    135.37%

 

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 June 30, 2012.

 

        Full Circle Capital Corporation’s loan to European Evaluators, LLC is held through its wholly-owned subsidiary Art Credit Company, LLC.

 

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. A company is deemed to be a “Control Investment” of Full Circle Capital Corporation if Full Circle Capital Corporation 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.”  A company is deemed to be an “Affiliate” of Full Circle Capital Corporation if Full Circle Capital Corporation 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.

 

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

^          Security is a non-income producing security.

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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FULL CIRCLE CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2013

 

Note 1. Organization

 

References herein to “we”, “us” or “our” refer to Full Circle Capital Corporation and Subsidiaries (“Full Circle Capital” or the “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 annually 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 the accompanying consolidated 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 consolidated 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.

 

Interim financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP for interim financial information and pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for annual financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting solely of normal recurring accruals considered necessary for the fair presentation of financial statements for the interim period, have been included. The current period’s results of operations will not necessarily be indicative of results that ultimately may be achieved for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013.

 

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 acquired, 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 generally 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., TransAmerican Asset Servicing Group, Inc., FC New Specialty Foods, Inc., and FC New Media, Inc. and Art Credit Company, LLC, our only wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

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 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.

 

Securities for which reliable market quotations are not readily available or for which the pricing source does not provide a valuation or methodology or provides a valuation or methodology that, in the judgment of the Board or the Audit Committee of the Board (the “Audit Committee”), does not represent fair value, are valued as follows:

 

  1. The quarterly valuation process begins with each portfolio company or investment being initially valued by the investment professionals responsible for the portfolio investment;
  2. Preliminary valuation conclusions are then documented and discussed with the Company’s senior management. Independent third-party valuation firms are engaged by, or on behalf of, the Audit Committee to conduct independent appraisals or review management’s preliminary valuations and make their own independent assessment, for certain assets;
  3. The Audit Committee discusses valuations and recommends the fair value of each investment in the portfolio in good faith based on the input of the Company and, where appropriate, the independent valuation firms; and
  4. The Board then discusses the valuations and determines in good faith the fair value of each investment in the portfolio based upon input from the Company, estimates from the independent valuation firms and the recommendations of the Audit Committee.

 

GAAP establishes a framework for measuring fair value that includes a hierarchy used to classify the inputs used in measuring fair value. The hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels. The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The levels of the fair value hierarchy are 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.

 

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 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 may 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.

 

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.

 

Cash

 

The Company places its cash with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank N.A., and at times, cash held in such an account may exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insured limit. The Company may invest a portion of its cash in money market funds, within the limitations of the 1940 Act.

 

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 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 received. Other fee income, including administrative fees and unused line fees, is included in Other Income.  Income from such sources was $322,427 and $165,077 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $935,592 and $700,612 and for the nine months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 

Federal and State Income Taxes  

 

We have elected 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 gains 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.

 

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If we do not distribute (or are not deemed to have distributed) each calendar year sum of (1) 98% of our net ordinary income for each calendar year, (2) 98.2% of our capital gain net income for the one-year period ending October 31 in that calendar year and (3) any income recognized, but not distributed, in preceding years (the “Minimum Distribution Amount”), we will generally be required to pay an excise tax equal to 4% of the amount by the which Minimum Distribution Amount exceeds the distributions 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, of our monthly dividends are approved by our Board each quarter and are generally based upon our management’s estimate of our earnings for the quarter.  Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.

 

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 consolidated 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

 

The Company did not incur organizational expenses during the nine months ended March 31, 2013, and 2012. The Company complies with the requirements of ASC 340-10-S99-1, “Expenses of Offering”. Deferred offering costs consist principally of legal and audit costs incurred through the balance sheet date that are related to an offering of equity securities. Such costs are charged against the gross proceeds of the offering or will be charged to the Company’s operations if the offering is not completed. Offering expenses related to the Company’s November 27, 2012 offering were $153,330.

 

Capital Accounts

 

Certain capital accounts including undistributed net investment income, accumulated net realized gain or loss, net unrealized appreciation or depreciation, and paid in capital in excess of par, are adjusted, at least annually, for permanent differences between book and tax. In addition, the character of income and gains to be distributed is determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from GAAP.

 

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 potentially provide the Company with financing. Management believes that such other financial institutions would likely be able to provide similar financing with generally comparable terms. However, a change in financial institutions at the present time could cause a delay in service provisioning or result in potential lost opportunities, which could adversely affect operating results.

 

As of March 31, 2013, we had approximately $6.7 million in unfunded loan commitments, subject to our approval in certain instances, to provide debt financing to certain of our portfolio companies.

 

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Note 4. Earnings (Loss) per Common Share

 

The following information sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2013 (unaudited), and March 31, 2012 (unaudited):

 

   Three months ended March 31,   Nine months ended March 31, 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
Per Share Data (1) :                    
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations  $1,480,818   $1,523,814   $1,947,507   $3,375,688 
Weighted average shares outstanding for period   7,569,382    6,219,382    6,835,258    6,219,382 
Basic and diluted earnings per common share  $0.20   $0.25   $0.28   $0.54 

 

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

 

Note 5. Related Party Agreements and Transactions

 

Investment Advisory Agreement

 

On June 27, 2012, our Board of Directors re-approved 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.

 

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, a base management fee and an incentive fee.

 

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 agreed to waive any portion of the base management fee that exceeded 1.50% of Full Circle Capital’s gross assets, as adjusted, until August 31, 2011 when such waiver expired.

 

The total base management fees earned by the Adviser for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2013, were $362,743 and $1,041,905, respectively. The total base management fee payable to the Adviser at March 31, 2013 was $362,743, after reflecting payment of $987,433 during the nine months ended March 31, 2013, and is included in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities in Due to Affiliate. The total base management fees earned by the Adviser for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2012, were $291,919 and $878,569, respectively, after adjusting for the waivers of $0 and $28,124, respectively.

 

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 expenses 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:

 

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  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) 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. There were no incentive fees paid on realized capital gains for the nine months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.

 

Income incentive fees of $328,044 and $1,001,406 were earned by the Adviser for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2013, and the total income incentive fee payable to the Adviser at March 31, 2013 was $328,041, after reflecting payment of $945,447 during the nine months ended March 31, 2013, and is included in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities in Due to Affiliate. Income incentive fees of $277,588 and $923,864 were earned by the Adviser for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2012.

 

The Adviser had 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 was extended through September 30, 2011, and equated to an accrual offset against the Advisor’s management fee of $0 and $285,668 for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2012, respectively. There was no offset for the nine months ended March 31, 2013.

 

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”), may also provide administrative services to the Adviser. As a result, the Adviser also reimburses 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.

 

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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. In exchange for providing such services, the Administrator pays 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 Vastardis are now performed by the Administrator for an annual fee of $112,457 paid quarterly in advance. Such services had been provided by Vastardis prior to September 15, 2012.

 

Additionally, we 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 up to $250,000. Vastardis agreed to cap its first year fees at $200,000, plus any reimbursement of expenses, for administrative services to us, and at $100,000 for the service of Mr. Vastardis as our Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary. Those caps expired on August 31, 2011.

 

For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2013, the Company incurred $209,712 and $624,803, respectively, of expenses under the Administration Agreement, $50,000 and $173,429, respectively, of which were earned by the Sub-Administrator and $75,160 and $225,514, respectively, were paid for officers’ compensation. The remaining $84,552 and $225,860, respectively, were recorded as an Allocation of Overhead Expenses to the Administrator in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

 

For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2012, the Company incurred $242,125 and $690,799, respectively, of expenses under the Administration Agreement, $78,114 and $234,343, respectively, of which were earned by the Sub-Administrator and $74,800 and $192,353, respectively, of which were paid for officers’ compensation.  The remaining $89,211 and $264,103, respectively, were recorded as an Allocation of Overhead Expenses to the Administrator in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

 

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 regard to the Control Investments in Texas Westchester Financial, LLC, New Media West, LLC, TransAmerican Asset Servicing Group, LLC and The Finance Company, LLC, the Company has provided managerial assistance during the period for which no fees were charged. Our Chief Executive Officer and President, John Stuart, currently serves as a director of The Finance Company, LLC and New Media West, LLC. As of March 31, 2013, only Background Images, Inc. and Solex Fine Foods, LLC; Catsmo, LLC had accepted our offer for such services. No fees were charged to Background Images, Inc. or Solex Fine Foods, LLC; Catsmo, LLC for such services.

 

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Note 6. Equity Offerings, Related Expenses and Other Stock Issuances

 

During the year ended June 30, 2011, we issued 6,219,282 shares of our common stock through an initial public offering, a private placement and our dividend reinvestment plan. On November 27, 2012, we issued 1,350,000 shares of our common stock through a follow on offering. 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, Net
Assets
Acquired and
Dividends
Reinvested
   Underwriting
Fees
   Offering
Expenses
   Gross Offering
Price
 
April 16, 2010   100   $1,500    -    -   $15.00per/share
August 31, 2010   4,191,415(1)  $42,425,564    -    -   $10.13per/share(2)
August 31, 2010   2,000,000   $18,000,000   $1,350,000   $1,052,067(3)  $9.00per/share
January 14, 2011   27,867(4)  $241,608    -    -   $8.67per/share
November 27, 2012   1,350,000   $10,665,000   $533,250   $153,330   $7.90per/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)         Includes $190,894 of offering expenses that were accrued as of December 31, 2010.

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

 

Note 7. Financial Highlights

 

   Three months
ended
March 31, 2013
   Three months
ended
March 31, 2012
 
         
Per Share Data (1) :          
Net asset value at beginning of period  $8.03   $8.92 
Net investment income (loss)   0.18    0.18 
Change in unrealized gain (loss)   0.02    0.07 
Realized gain (loss)   0.00    - 
Dividends declared   (0.23)   (0.23)
Net asset value at end of period  $8.00   $8.94 
           
Per share market value at end of period  $7.65   $7.65 
Total return based on market value   7.11%(5)   11.69%(5)
Total return based on net asset value   2.59%(5)   2.29%(5)
Shares outstanding at end of period   7,569,382    6,219,382 
Weighted average shares outstanding for period   7,569,382    6,219,382 
           
Ratio / Supplemental Data:          
Net assets at end of period  $60,538,930   $55,576,978 
Average net assets  $60,672,785   $55,533,410 
Annualized ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (6)   10.23%   9.18%
Annualized ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (6)   10.23%   9.18%
Annualized ratio of net investment income to average net assets (6)   8.77%   8.08%

 

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   Nine months
ended
March 31, 2013
   Nine months
ended
March 31, 2012
 
Per Share Data (1) :          
Net asset value at beginning of period  $8.59   $9.08 
Dilution from offering   (0.17)(2)   - 
Offering costs   (0.01)   - 
Net investment income (loss)   0.59    0.61 
Change in unrealized gain (loss)   0.28    (0.08)
Realized gain (loss)   (0.59)   0.02 
Dividends declared   (0.69)   (0.69)
Net asset value at end of period  $8.00   $8.94 
           
Per share market value at end of period  $7.65   $7.65 
Total return based on market value   9.31%(5)   5.48%(5)
Total return based on net asset value   1.81%(5)   7.24%(5)
Shares outstanding at end of period   7,569,382    6,219,382 
Weighted average shares outstanding for period   6,835,258    6,219,382 
           
Ratio / Supplemental Data:          
Net assets at end of period  $60,538,930   $55,576,978 
Average net assets  $56,949,979   $56,053,701 
Annualized ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (6)   10.99%   9.23%
Annualized ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (6)   10.99%   8.67%
Annualized ratio of net investment income to average net assets (6)   9.39%   8.72%

 

   Year Ended
June 30, 2012
   For the period
from
August 31, 2010
(commencement
of
operations) to
June 30, 2011
   For the
period from
April 16, 2010
(date
of inception)
to
June 30, 2010
 
             
Per Share Data (1) :               
Net asset value at beginning of period  $9.08   $9.40   $15.00(3)
Offering costs   -    (0.04)   - 
Net investment income (loss)   0.78    0.70    (125.45)
Change in unrealized gain (loss)   (0.32)   (0.29)   - 
Realized gain (loss)   (0.03)   0.06    - 
Dividends declared   (0.92)   (0.75)   - 
Net asset value at end of period  $8.59   $9.08   $(110.45)
                
Per share market value at end of period  $7.65   $7.90   $(110.45)
Total return based on market value   8.71%(5)   (4.03)%(4)   (836.33)%(5)
Total return based on net asset value   6.20%(5)   5.62%(4)   (836.33)%(5)
Shares outstanding at end of period   6,219,382    6,219,382    100 
Weighted average shares outstanding for period   6,219,382    6,206,824    100 
                
Ratio / Supplemental Data:               
Net assets at end of period  $53,442,785   $56,474,006   $(11,045)
Average net assets  $55,531,518   $57,455,987   $(4,773)
Annualized ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (6)   9.56%   8.49%   1,279.28%
Annualized ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (6)   8.99%   7.34%   1,279.28%
Annualized ratio of net investment income to average net assets (6)   8.70%   9.29%   (1,279.28)%

 

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(1) Financial highlights are based on weighted average shares outstanding.
(2) Dilution from offering is based on the change in net asset value from the follow on offering on November 27, 2012.
(3) For the period from April 16, 2010 (date of inception) to June 30, 2010, the net asset value at issuance was $15.00.
(4) 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 and assumes that dividends are reinvested in accordance with our dividend reinvestment plan. 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.
(5) Total return based on market value is based upon the change in market price per share between the opening and ending net price per share in each period and assumes that dividends are reinvested in accordance with our dividend reinvestment plan. 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 each period and assumes that dividends are reinvested in accordance with our dividend reinvestment plan. For the period from inception through June 30, 2010 total return based on market value is the same as total return based on net asset value as our shares were not publicly traded. The total returns are not annualized.
(6) 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 (commencement of operations) to June 30, 2011 the Company incurred $102,609 of organizational expenses, which were deemed to be non-recurring. For the period from April 16, 2010 (date of inception) to June 30, 2010, the Company incurred $12,500 of organizational expenses, which were deemed to be non-recurring.

 

Note 8. Long Term Liabilities

 

Line of Credit

 

On August 31, 2010, the Company entered into the “Credit Facility” with First Capital. The facility size is $35 million and was initially scheduled to expire in January 2012. On January 27, 2012, the Company extended the Credit Facility through July 31, 2012. On July 31, 2012, the Company extended the Credit Facility though October 31, 2012. On October 31, 2012, the Company extended the Credit Facility through December 31, 2013. Under the Credit Facility, base rate borrowings bear interest at LIBOR (0.204% at March 31, 2013, and 0.246% at June 30, 2012) plus 5.50%, subject to a floor. The Company incurs unused line, average usage and other fees related to the Credit Facility. 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 earnings. 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, 2013 and June 30, 2012, the Company had outstanding borrowings of $22,797,755 and $18,544,660, respectively, under the Credit Facility, which is included 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. At March 31, 2013 and June 30, 2012, the Company had a balance of $3,404,583 on the Distribution Notes, which is included in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

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 Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”).  See Note 2 for a discussion of the Company’s policies.

 

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The following table presents information about the Company’s assets measured at fair value as of March 31, 2013 and June 30, 2012, respectively:

 

As of March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Assets                    
                     
Senior and Subordinated Loans, at fair value  $-   $-   $81,607,749   $81,607,749 
                     
US Treasury Securities, at fair value (1)   14,999,956    -    -    14,999,956 
                     
Investments in private companies, at fair value   -    -    6,207,345    6,207,345 
                     
Investments in securities, at fair value   -    -    326,817    326,817 
   $14,999,956   $-   $88,141,911   $103,141,867 

 

 As of June 30, 2012 (Audited)

 

   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Assets                    
                     
Senior and Subordinated Loans, at fair value  $-   $-   $70,970,152   $70,970,152 
                     
US Treasury Securities, at fair value (1)   22,499,881    -    -    22,499,881 
                     
Investments in private companies, at fair value   -    -    1,376,737    1,376,737 
   $22,499,881   $-   $72,346,889   $94,846,770 

 

(1) U.S. Treasury Securities were purchased and temporarily held in connection with compliance with RIC diversification requirements under Subchapter M of the Code.

 

During the nine months ended March 31, 2013 and the year ended June 30, 2012, there were no transfers in or out of levels.

 

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 net 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 nine months ended March 31, 2013 and for the year ended June 30, 2012 are as follows:

 

   Nine months ended March 31, 2013 (Unaudited) 
                           Change in 
                           Unrealized 
   Beginning   Accretion of               Ending   Gains
(Losses) for
Investments
 
   Balance   Original   Realized &       Sales   Balance   still held at 
   July 1,   Issue   Unrealized       And   March 31,   March 31, 
   2012   Discount   Gains (Losses)   Purchases   Settlements   2013   2013 
Assets                                   
                                    
Senior and Subordinated Loans, at fair value  $70,970,152   $241,610   $(3,029,970)  $58,781,479   $(45,355,522)  $81,607,749   $(2,388,321)
                                    
Investments in private companies, at fair value   1,376,737    -    980,608    3,850,000    -    6,207,345    655,415 
                                    
Investments in securities, at fair value   -    -    (19,238)   346,055    -    326,817    (233,215)
   $72,346,889   $241,610   $(2,068,600)  $62,977,534   $(45,355,522)  $88,141,911   $(1,966,121)

 

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   Year ended June 30, 2012 (Audited) 
                           Change in 
                           Unrealized 
   Beginning   Accretion of               Ending   Gains
(Losses) for
Investments
 
   Balance   Original   Realized &       Sales   Balance   still held at 
   July 1,   Issue   Unrealized       And   June 30,   June 30, 
   2011   Discount   Gains (Losses)   Purchases   Settlements   2012   2012 
Assets                                   
                                    
Senior and Subordinated Loans, at fair value  $55,537,458   $523,307   $(2,407,353)  $55,031,538   $(37,714,798)  $70,970,152   $(2,976,991)
                                    
Investments in private companies, at fair value   1,197,384    -    488,939    140,414    (450,000)   1,376,737    791,672 
                                    
Investments in securities, at fair value   59,561    -    (236,331)   176,770    -    -    (236,331)
   $56,794,403   $523,307   $(2,154,745)  $55,348,722   $(38,164,798)  $72,346,889   $(2,421,650)

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses are included in net realized gain (loss) on investments and net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments in the consolidated statements of operations.  The change in unrealized losses for Level 3 investments still held at March 31, 2013 of $1,966,121 is included in net change in net unrealized loss on investments in the consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended March 31, 2013.

 

The following table provides quantitative information regarding Level 3 fair value measurements as of March 31, 2013:

 

Description:  Fair Value   Valuation Technique  Unobservable Inputs  Range (Average)  (1) 
               
Secured debt  $79,811,469   Discounted cash flows (income approach)  Discount Rate   2.00% - 35.00% (14.51%) 
                 
Equity   5,944,588   Market comparable companies (market approach)  EBITDA multiple   2.80 - 7.50  (4.86) 
                 
Debt or Equity subject to liquidation   2,385,854   Liquidation Value  Asset Value   N/A 
                 
Total investments  $88,141,911            

 

(1) The average values were determined using the weighted average of the fair value of the investments in each investment category.

 

The primary significant unobservable input used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s debt securities (first lien debt, second lien debt and subordinated debt), including income-producing investments in funds, is the discount rate. Significant increases (decreases) in the discount rate in isolation would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. In determining the discount rate, for the income, or yield, approach, the Company considers current market yields and multiples, portfolio company performance, leverage levels and credit quality, among other factors in its analysis. Changes in one or more of these factors can have a similar directional change on other factors in determining the appropriate discount rate to use in the income approach.

 

The primary significant unobservable input used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s equity investments is the EBITDA multiple, or the “Enterprise Value”. Significant increases (decreases) in the Enterprise Value in isolation would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement. To determine the Enterprise Value for the market approach, the Company considers current market trading and/or transaction multiples, portfolio company performance (financial ratios) relative to public and private peer companies and leverage levels, among other factors. Changes in one or more of these factors can have a similar directional change on other factors in determining the appropriate multiple to use in the market approach.

 

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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 primarily involve 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 or depreciation of the portfolio company’s equity value.

 

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 a warrant’s expiration date approaches, the time value of the 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.

 

The Company has written a warrant to sell within a limited time, a financial instrument at a contracted price based on differentials between specified prices. Written warrants may expose the Company to market risk of an unfavorable change in the financial instrument underlying the written warrant.

 

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, 2013, the notional amounts and number of warrants, categorized by primary underlying risk, are as follows:

 

   Long Exposure   Short Exposure 
   Notional   Number of   Notional   Number of 
   Amounts   Warrants   Amounts   Warrants 
Primary Underlying Risk                    
Equity Price Warrants (a),(b)  $371,817    222,181   $1,850,512    1 

  

(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, 2013.
(b)The written warrant is on 360 of the Company’s 720 limited liability company interests in New Media West, LLC and has a strike price of $3,000,000, which increases over time to $3,500,000.  This warrant expires on December 18, 2019.

 

Note 11. Subsequent Events

 

Dividend

 

On May 3, 2013, the Board of Directors declared monthly dividends of $0.077, $0.077 and $0.077 per share payable on August 15, 2013 for holders of record at July 31, 2013, September 13, 2013 for holders of record at August 30, 2013 and October 15, 2013 for holders of record at September 30, 2013.

 

Recent Portfolio Activity

 

On April 15, 2013, the Company funded $1.4 million of a $1.7 million senior secured credit facility to Takoda Resources, Inc., a provider of seismic data acquisition services in Canada. The senior secured note bears interest at 16.00% and has a final maturity date of April 1, 2016.

 

On May 1, 2013, the Company extended the maturity of the senior secured loan to Attention Transit Advertising Systems, Inc. through September 30, 2016.

 

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Note 12. 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 
June 30, 2011   2,108,426    0.34    1,170,836    0.19    (415,206)   (0.07)   755,630    0.12 
September 30, 2011   2,558,243    0.41    1,544,342    0.25    54,991    0.01    1,599,333    0.26 
December 31, 2011   2,398,665    0.39    1,098,640    0.18    (846,099)   (0.14)   252,541    0.04 
March 31, 2012   2,388,960    0.38    1,118,574    0.18    405,240    0.07    1,523,814    0.25 
June 30, 2012   2,481,143    0.40    1,071,947    0.17    (1,769,463)   (0.28)   (697,516)   (0.11)
September 30, 2012   2,773,303    0.45    1,238,245    0.20    (343,354)   (0.06)   894,891    0.14 
December 31, 2012   3,099,599    0.46    1,465,650    0.22    (1,893,852)   (0.28)   (428,202)   (0.06)
March 31, 2013   2,843,041    0.38    1,312,164    0.18    168,654    0.02    1,480,818    0.20 

 

(1)Per share amounts are calculated using weighted average shares outstanding 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, 2012.

 

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. The forward-looking statements contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q involve risks and uncertainties, including statements as to:

 

  our future operating results;

 

  our business prospects and the prospects of our portfolio companies;

 

  the impact of investments that we expect to make;

 

  our contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties;

 

  the dependence of our future success on the general economy and its impact on the industries in which we invest;

 

  the ability of our portfolio companies to achieve their objectives;

 

  our expected financings and investments;

 

  the adequacy of our cash resources and working capital; and

 

  the timing of cash flows, if any, from the operations of our portfolio companies.

 

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;

 

  an expiration or 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 when 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” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended June 30, 2012 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. Important assumptions include our ability to originate new loans and investments, certain margins and levels of profitability and the availability of additional capital. 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. 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. 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.

 

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Except as otherwise specified, references to “Full Circle Capital,” “the Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Full Circle Capital Corporation.

 

Overview

 

We are an externally managed non-diversified closed-end management investment company formed in April 2010, and have elected to be treated as a business development company under the 1940 Act. Our investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. We are managed by Full Circle Advisors, and Full Circle Service Company provides the administrative services necessary for us to operate.

 

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. In connection with our initial public offering in August 2010, we acquired a portfolio of investments (the “Legacy Portfolio”), valued at approximately $72 million, from the Legacy Funds in exchange for shares of our common stock and senior unsecured notes (the “Distribution Notes”). On November 27, 2012, we completed a follow-on public offering of 1,350,000 shares of our common stock for gross proceeds of approximately $10.7 million.

 

We invest primarily in 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. 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. 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 to mitigate risk against loss of principal should a borrower default. 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. This stretch senior secured loan instrument can provide borrowers with a more efficient and desirable solution than a senior bank line combined with a separate second lien or mezzanine loan obtained from another source. We also may 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 and after the 2008/2009 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 and/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., FC New Media Inc., TransAmerican Asset Servicing Group, Inc., and FC New Specialty Foods, 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 ascribes value to warrants based on fair value analyses that may 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 requirement of ASC 820 at March 31, 2013 and June 30, 2012, were as follows:

 

As of March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Assets                    
Senior and Subordinated Loans, at fair value  $-   $-   $81,607,749   $81,607,749 
US Treasury Securities, at fair value (1)   14,999,956    -    -    14,999,956 
Investments in private companies, at fair value   -    -    6,207,345    6,207,345 
Investments in securities, at fair value   -    -    326,817    326,817 
   $14,999,956   $-   $88,141,911   $103,141,867 

 

As of June 30, 2012 (Audited)

 

   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Assets                    
Senior and Subordinated Loans, at fair value  $-   $-   $70,970,152   $70,970,152 
US Treasury Securities, at fair value (1)   22,499,881    -    -    22,499,881 
Investments in private companies, at fair value   -    -    1,376,737    1,376,737 
   $22,499,881   $-   $72,346,889   $94,846,770 

 

(1) U.S. Treasury Securities were purchased and temporarily held in connection with compliance with RIC diversification requirements under Subchapter M of the Code.

 

During the nine months ended March 31, 2013 and the year ended June 30, 2012, there were no transfers in or out of levels.

 

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 unamortized loan origination, closing and commitment fees are recorded as interest income.

 

Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

 

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Structuring fees, board fees, excess deal deposits, prepayment fees and similar fees are recognized as Other Income as earned, usually when received. 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.

 

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 senior secured loans and other investments we target. In particular, we believe that, despite an overall fall off in loan demand due to current 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 are 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.

 

Waiver and Expense Reimbursement

 

Our investment adviser agreed to waive the portion of the base management fee that exceeded 1.50% of Full Circle Capital’s gross assets, as adjusted, until August 31, 2011 when such waiver expired. In addition, our investment adviser 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 (the “Expense Reimbursement Agreement”). This agreement was extended through September 30, 2011 and expired on such date.

 

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.

 

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The following is a summary of our quarterly investment activity since the completion of our initial public offering. Such amounts are not inclusive of our holdings of United States Treasury Bills.

 

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 (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%
April 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011   9.6    1.2    12.68%
July 1, 2011 through September 30, 2011   27.7    15.9    12.89%
October 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011   5.9    9.4    13.04%
January 1, 2012 through March 31, 2012   6.7    5.7    12.98%
April 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012   15.0    7.1    12.93%
July 1, 2012 through September 30, 2012   11.4    8.1    12.84%
October 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012   29.1    25.1    12.55%
January 1, 2013 through March 31, 2013   22.4    12.1    12.69%
Since inception  $208.2     $116.0    N/A 

  

(1)Includes new deals, additional fundings (inclusive of those on revolving credit facilities), refinancings and payment in kind “PIK” interest

 

(2)Includes scheduled principal payments, prepayments, sales and repayments (inclusive of those on revolving credit facilities)

  

Portfolio Activity for the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2013

 

The primary investment activities for the nine months ended March 31, 2013, were fundings and repayments under the revolving credit facilities and the funding of the following loan facilities:

 

  · On September 7, 2012 the Company originated a $3,250,000 credit facility, comprised of a $1,000,000 senior secured term loan and a $2,250,000 senior secured revolving credit facility, both bearing interest at LIBOR plus 12.25% to Global Energy Efficiency Holdings Inc. (“GEE”). GEE provides energy efficiency products, installation and maintenance services to small and medium sized businesses in multiple food sales and service industries.
  · On September 27, 2012, the Company funded an additional $600,000 to iMedX, Inc. as part of the Company’s existing senior secured term loan.
  · On December 19, 2012, Ygnition Networks, Inc. (“Ygnition”)  entered into transactions which involved the sale of substantially all of its assets to Access Media 3, Inc. (“Access Media 3”) and to New Media West, LLC (“New Media West”), an affiliate of the Company and of Access Media 3. Pursuant to this transaction the Company, in exchange for its secured interest in the Ygnition assets, received: (i) an equity interest in New Media West, valued at $3.60 million,  (ii) a $5.80 million five year note due from New Media West bearing interest at 9%, and (iii) cash consideration from Access Media 3 valued at $0.40 million.  Such amounts are subject to final purchase price adjustments. At December 19, 2012, immediately prior to these transactions, the Company had $13.00 million of debt outstanding to Ygnition, held at approximately $12.05 million. As a result of the transaction, the Company recognized a loss of $2.25 million, comprised of a realized loss of $3.20 million on the disposition of the Ygnition debt and the reversal of a previously unrealized loss of $0.95 million.
  · On December 28, 2012, the Company funded $3,900,000 to SOLEX Fine Foods, LLC and Catsmo, LLC, as co-borrower, as a first out participation under a $5,600,000 senior secured term loan bearing interest of LIBOR plus 12.25% and maturing December 28, 2016. The Company also purchased $250,000 of common equity units as part of the transaction. SOLEX Fine Foods, LLC and Catsmo, LLC are providers of specialty foods in New York City and the surrounding areas. 
  · On January 31, 2013, the senior secured credit facility with The Selling Source, LLC, an information and data services company was paid off at par value of $2,017,700. On February 1, 2013, the Company funded $4,000,000 in a new senior secured credit facility with The Selling Source, LLC.
  · During February 2013, the senior secured credit facility with European Evaluators, LLC, an art dealer, was paid off at par value of $615,000.
  · On March 28, 2013, the Company funded $5,500,000 of a $6,000,000 senior secured credit facility to Modular Process Control, LLC, an energy efficiency services firm focused on energy efficiency solutions for industrial companies.
  · On March 31, 2013, the Company entered into a $4,385,000 senior secured credit facility with Pristine Environments, Inc., which provides building cleaning and maintenance services to large commercial and government clients.

 

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The following is a reconciliation of the investment portfolio for the nine months ended March 31, 2013, and for the year ended June 30, 2012:

 

   Nine Months Ended 
March 31, 2013
   Year Ended 
June 30, 2012
 
Beginning Investment Portfolio  $94,846,770   $82,794,117 
Portfolio Investments Acquired   62,977,534    55,279,880 
Treasury and Money Market Purchases (1)   62,001,462    120,000,601 
Amortization of fixed income premiums and discounts   240,175    522,732 
Portfolio Investments Repaid   (45,355,522)   (38,164,798)
Sales of Treasury and Money Market securities (1)   (69,500,000)   (123,499,273)
Payment in Kind   -    68,842 
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)   1,978,556    (1,979,965)
Net Realized Losses   (4,047,108)   (175,366)
Ending Investment Portfolio  $103,141,867   $94,846,770 

 

(1) U.S. Treasury Securities were purchased and temporarily held in connection with complying with RIC diversification requirements under Subchapter M of the Code.

 

During the nine months ended March 31, 2013, we recorded net unrealized appreciation of $1,978,556. This consisted of $792,186 of net unrealized appreciation on debt investments and $1,186,370 of net unrealized appreciation on equity investments.

 

Portfolio Classifications

 

The following table shows the fair value of our portfolio of investments by asset class as of March 31, 2013, and June 30, 2012, excluding United States Treasury Bills of approximately $15.0 million and $22.5 million, respectively:

 

   March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)   June 30, 2012 (Audited) 
   Investments at       Investments at     
   Fair Value 
(dollars in millions)
   Percentage of 
Total Portfolio
   Fair Value 
(dollars in millions)
   Percentage of 
Total Portfolio
 
Senior Secured Loans  $78.5    89.2%  $67.5    93.3%
Subordinated Secured Loans   3.1    3.5    3.4    4.8 
Limited Liability Company Interests   6.2    7.0    1.4    1.9 
Warrants   0.3    0.3    -    - 
Total  $88.1    100.0%  $72.3    100.0%

 

At March 31, 2013, the nineteen 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, 2012, the sixteen borrowers whose debt investments are included in the table above averaged a loan to value ratio of approximately 62% (i.e., each $62 of loan value outstanding is secured by $100 of collateral value).

 

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 The following table shows the fair value of our portfolio of investments by industry, as of March 31, 2013, and June 30, 2012, excluding United States Treasury Bills of approximately $15.0 million and $22.5 million, respectively:

 

   March 31, 2013 (Unaudited)   June 30, 2012 (Audited) 
   Investments at       Investments at     
   Fair Value 
(dollars in 
millions)
   Percentage of 
Total Portfolio
   Fair Value 
(dollars in 
millions)
   Percentage of 
Total Portfolio
 
Cable TV / Broadband Services  $16.1    18.1%  $17.7    24.5%
Energy Efficiency Services   8.5    9.7    -    - 
Consumer Financing   7.8    8.9    6.8    9.4 
Munitions   5.9    6.7    4.9    6.8 
Radio Broadcasting   5.8    6.6    6.3    8.7 
Medical Transcription Services   5.0    5.7    4.1    5.6 
Staffing Services   5.0    5.7    5.0    6.9 
Aerospace Parts Plating and Finishing   5.0    5.6    4.9    6.8 
Information and Data Services   4.2    4.8    3.5    4.9 
Building Cleaning and Maintenance Services   4.2    4.7    -    - 
Food Distributors and Wholesalers   3.9    4.5    -    - 
Industrial Metal Treatings   3.8    4.3    3.9    5.4 
Healthcare Services   3.5    4.0    3.5    4.8 
Real Estate Management Services   3.2    3.6    4.1    5.7 
Equipment Rental Services   2.3    2.7    3.1    4.4 
Outdoor Advertising Services   2.1    2.4    1.9    2.6 
Asset Recovery Services   1.8    2.0    2.0    2.7 
Art Dealers   -    -    0.6    0.8 
Total  $88.1    100.0%  $72.3    100.0%

 

Portfolio Grading

 

We have adopted a credit grading system to monitor the quality of our debt investment portfolio. As of March 31, 2013, our portfolio had a weighted average grade of 3.15, based upon the fair value of the debt investments in the portfolio, excluding United States Treasury Bills of approximately $15.0 million. Equity securities are not graded. This was a decline of 0.15 from the weighted average grade of 3.30 at June 30, 2012.

 

At March 31, 2013, our debt investment portfolio was graded as follows:

 

    March 31, 2013
Grade   Summary Description  Fair Value   Percentage of
Total Portfolio
 
 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).  $3,202,800    3.63%
 2   The portfolio company is performing above expectations and the risk profile is generally favorable.   1,444,536    1.64 
 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.   57,026,375    64.70 
 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.   19,934,038    22.62 
 5   The investment is performing well below expectations and the par value is not anticipated to be repaid in full.   -    - 
        $81,607,749    92.59%
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At June 30, 2012, our debt investment portfolio was graded as follows:

 

    June 30, 2012
Grade   Summary Description  Fair Value   Percentage of
Total Portfolio
 
 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).  $-    -%
 2   The portfolio company is performing above expectations and the risk profile is generally favorable.   6,788,625    9.38 
 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.   44,638,741    61.70 
 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.   17,583,423    24.31 
 5   The investment is performing well below expectations and is not anticipated to be repaid in full.   1,959,363    2.71 
        $70,970,152    98.10%

 

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

 

Comparison of the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012

 

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, 2013. 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, 2013, was $2,843,041. This amount consisted of $2,440,436 of interest income from portfolio investments (which included no PIK interest), $80,178 of dividend income and $322,427 of fee income. Dividend income was solely earned from our equity investment in The Finance Company, LLC.

 

Total investment income for the three months ended March 31, 2012, was $2,388,960. This amount consisted of $2,168,490 of interest income from portfolio investments (which included no PIK interest), $55,393 of dividend income and $165,077 of fee income. Dividend income was solely earned from our equity investment in The Finance Company, LLC.

 

The increase in interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2013 relative to the same time period in 2012 was primarily due to growth in the size of our portfolio. The increase in dividend income for the three months ended March 31, 2013 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2012 was primarily due to increased distributions related to the Company’s investment in The Finance Company, LLC. The increase in fee income, which can fluctuate, for the three months ended March 31, 2013 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2012 was primarily a result of fees earned from the origination of two new investments during the quarter: Modular Process Control, LLC, and Pristine Environments, Inc.

 

Expenses

 

Gross and net operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2013, were $1,530,877.

 

Gross and net operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2012, were $1,270,386. 

 

The increase in our net operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2013 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2012 is primarily due to the increase in management and incentive fees earned and increased interest expense from greater utilization of our Line of Credit to fund portfolio growth.

 

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Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

Net investment income for the three months ended March 31, 2013, was $1,312,164. Net investment income per share was $0.18 for the period.

 

Net investment income for the three months ended March 31, 2012, was $1,118,574. Net investment income per share was $0.18 for the period.

 

The increase in net investment income for the three months ended March 31, 2013 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2012 was primarily due to higher fee income, which can fluctuate, as the Company earned greater structuring fees during the three months ended March 31, 2013 as compared to the same period in 2012 and to increased interest income as the Company had greater portfolio assets outstanding as compared to the same period in 2012. Such amounts were offset by increased interest expense and management and incentive fees resulting from greater outstanding borrowings, a larger portfolio and greater pre-incentive fee net investment income during the period.

 

Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

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, 2013, we recorded no realized gain or loss.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2012, we recorded a realized gain of $467.

  

From time to time the Company may enter into a new transaction with a portfolio company as a result of the sale, merger, foreclosure, bankruptcy or other corporate event involving the portfolio company. In such cases, the Company may receive newly-issued notes, securities and/or other consideration in exchange for, or resulting from, the cancellation of the instruments previously held by the Company with regard to that portfolio company. In such cases, the Company may experience a realized loss on the instrument being sold or cancelled, and, concurrently, an elimination of any previously recognized unrealized losses on the portfolio investment. Such elimination of unrealized loss is included on the Statements of Operations as an increase in the Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments.

 

Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

Change in unrealized gain (loss) 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 on investments was $168,654, or $0.02 per share, for the three months ended March 31, 2013. The change in unrealized appreciation is, primarily due to the appreciation of our senior secured loan in ProGrade Ammo Group LLC. The overall change in unrealized gain consisted of $40,717 of net unrealized depreciation on debt investments and $209,371 of net unrealized appreciation on equity investments, primarily resulting from unrealized appreciation on our holding in the Finance Company, LLC.

 

Net change in unrealized gain on investments was $404,773, or $0.07 per share, for the three months ended March 31, 2012. This consisted of $133,015 of net unrealized appreciation on debt investments and $271,758 of net unrealized appreciation on equity investments. 

 

The decrease in change in unrealized gain on investments for the three months ended March 31, 2013 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2012 was due to the items discussed above.

 

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Comparison of the nine months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012

 

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, 2013. 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, 2013, was $8,715,943. This amount consisted of $7,593,583 of interest income from portfolio investments (which included no PIK interest), $186,768 of dividend income and $935,592 of fee income.

 

Total investment income for the nine months ended March 31, 2012, was $7,345,868. This amount consisted of $6,588,040 of interest income from portfolio investments (which included $68,482 of PIK interest), $57,216 of dividend income and $700,612 of fee income.

 

The increase in dividend income for the nine months ended March 31, 2013 as compared to the nine months ended March 31, 2012 was primarily due to the Company’s equity investment in The Finance Company, LLC. The increase in total investment income for the nine months ended March 31, 2013 as compared to the nine months ended March 31, 2012 was primarily a result of increased interest income as the Company had greater portfolio assets outstanding as compared to the same period in 2012.

 

Expenses

 

Gross and net operating expenses for the nine months ended March 31, 2013, were $4,699,884.

 

Gross operating expenses for the nine months ended March 31, 2012, were $3,898,104.  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, 2012, were $3,584,312.

 

The increase in our net operating expenses for the nine months ended March 31, 2013 as compared to the nine months ended March 31, 2012 is primarily due to the expiration of the Expense Reimbursement Agreement and Management Fee waiver, which resulted in increased net operating expenses. Additionally, we incurred increased interest expense and increased management and incentive fees resulting from the Company having a larger portfolio and higher interest and net investment income during the period.

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

Net investment income for the nine months ended March 31, 2013, was $4,016,059. Net investment income per share was $0.59 for the period.

 

Net investment income for the nine months ended March 31, 2012, was $3,761,556. Net investment income per share was $0.61 for the period.

 

The increase in net investment income for the nine months ended March 31, 2013 as compared to the nine months ended March 31, 2012 was primarily due to the increase in interest income during the nine months ended March 31, 2013 as compared to the same period in 2012 offset by increased interest expense and management and incentive fees resulting from the Company having a larger portfolio and higher interest and pre-incentive fee net investment income during the period.

 

Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

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, 2013, we recorded a realized loss of $4,047,108 primarily in connection with the disposition of our investment in Ygnition, as described below, and the conversion of our senior secured loan in Equisearch Acquisition, Inc. to a senior secured term loan in TransAmerican Asset Servicing Group, LLC upon the finalization of the Equisearch Acquisition, Inc.’s bankruptcy proceedings. Realized loss per share for the period was $0.59.

 

In December 2012, the Company recognized a loss of $2.25 million on Ygnition, comprised of a realized loss of $3.20 million on the disposition of the Ygnition debt and the reversal of a previously unrealized loss of $0.95 million.  See prior discussion in “—Portfolio Activity for the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2013” for further discussion of this transaction.

 

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During the nine months ended March 31, 2012, we recorded a realized gain of $127,039 primarily in connection with the repayment of a portion of our interests in West World Media, LLC. Realized gain per share for the period was $0.02.

 

The decrease in realized gains for the nine months ended March 31, 2013 as compared to the nine months ended March 31, 2012 was due to the items discussed above.

 

From time to time the Company may enter into a new transaction with a portfolio company as a result of the sale, merger, foreclosure, bankruptcy or other corporate event involving the portfolio company. In such cases, the Company may receive newly-issued notes, securities and/or other consideration in exchange for, or resulting from, the cancellation of the instruments previously held by the Company with regard to that portfolio company. In such cases, the Company may experience a realized loss on the instrument being sold or cancelled, and, concurrently, an elimination of any previously recognized unrealized losses on the portfolio investment. Such elimination of unrealized loss is included on the Statements of Operations as an increase in the Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments.

 

Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

Change in unrealized gain (loss) 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 on investments per share was $0.29 for the nine months ended March 31, 2013.

 

During the nine months ended March 31, 2013, we recorded net unrealized appreciation of $1,978,556. This consisted of $792,186 of net unrealized appreciation on debt investments, primarily in connection with the disposition of our investment in Ygnition Networks, Inc., as described below, and the conversion of our senior secured loan in Equisearch Acquisition, Inc. to a senior secured term loan in TransAmerican Asset Servicing Group, LLC upon the finalization of Equisearch Acquisition, Inc.’s bankruptcy proceedings. Additionally we recorded $1,186,370 of net unrealized appreciation on equity investments. 

 

The Company recognized a loss of $2.25 million on Ygnition, comprised of a realized loss of $3.20 million on the disposition of the Ygnition debt and the reversal of a previously unrealized loss of $0.95 million.  See prior discussion in “—Portfolio Activity for the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2013” for further discussion of this transaction.

 

Change in unrealized loss on investments per share was $0.08 for the nine months ended March 31, 2012. During the nine months ended March 31, 2012, we recorded net unrealized depreciation of $512,907. This consisted of $887,692 of net unrealized depreciation on debt investments offset by $374,785 of net unrealized appreciation on equity investments. 

 

The movement in Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments for the nine months ended March 31, 2013 as compared to the nine months ended March 31, 2012 was primarily due to the increase in fair value of certain of the Company’s equity and debt investments as well as the items discussed above.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

At March 31, 2013, we had investments in debt securities of 19 companies, totaling approximately $81.6 million in fair value, and equity investments in 11 companies, totaling approximately $6.5 million in fair value.

 

Cash used in operating activities for the nine months ended March 31, 2013, consisting primarily of purchases, sales and repayments of investments and the items described in "Results of Operations," was approximately $6.6 million, reflecting the purchases and repayments of investments, income resulting from operations, offset by non-cash income related to OID income, changes in working capital and accrued interest receivable. Net cash used in purchases and sales of investments was approximately $17.6 million, reflecting net additional investments in securities of $63.0 million, offset by principal repayments of $45.4 million. At March 31, 2013, we had a $4.1 million payable related to our investment in Pristine Environments, Inc, which is included in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Such amounts are not inclusive of our purchase of United States Treasury Bills or Money Market Funds.

 

Immediately prior to the Full Circle Portfolio Acquisition, Full Circle Capital entered into the Credit Facility, a secured revolving credit facility with First Capital. The facility size is $35 million and, as amended, expires on December 31, 2013. Under the agreement, base rate borrowings bear interest at LIBOR plus 5.50%. As of March 31, 2013, we had $22.8 million outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility.

 

As of March 31, 2013, we had Distribution Notes outstanding of approximately $3.4 million. These senior unsecured notes bear interest at a rate of 8.0% per annum, payable quarterly in cash, and mature on February 28, 2014.

 

As of March 31, 2013, we held approximately $0.5 million in cash and did not have any cash equivalents in our investment portfolio.

 

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Capital Raises

 

On November 30, 2012, we completed a follow-on public offering of 1,350,000 shares of our common stock for gross proceeds of approximately $10.7 million.

 

As a business development company, we generally have an ongoing need to raise additional capital for investment purposes. As a result, we expect, from time to time, to access the debt and equity markets when we believe it is necessary and appropriate to do so. In this regard, we continue to explore various options for obtaining additional debt or equity capital for investments. This may include replacing or further extending our Credit Facility, or the issuance of additional shares of our common stock, possibly at prices below our then current net asset value per share pursuant to a proposal, approved by our stockholders at our 2012 annual meeting of stockholders, authorizing us to sell shares of our common stock below its then current net asset value per share in one or more offerings for a period of one year ending on the earlier of our 2013 annual meeting of stockholders or February 1, 2014. We would need similar future approval from our stockholders to issue shares below the then current net asset value per share any time after the expiration of the current approval. If we are unable to obtain leverage or raise equity capital on terms that are acceptable to us, our ability to grow our portfolio will be substantially impacted.

 

Contractual Obligations

 

Payments Due By Period
(dollars in millions)
   Total   Less than 1 year   1-3 years   3-5 years   More than 5 
years
 
Credit Facility (1)  $22.8   $22.8   $   $   $ 
Distribution Notes   3.4    3.4             
Total  $26.2   $26.2   $   $   $ 

 

 

(1) At March 31, 2013, $12.2 million remained unused under the Credit Facility.

 

In addition to the contractual obligations set forth above, we have certain obligations with respect to the investment advisory and administration services we receive. See “Overview”. We incurred $2,043,311 for investment advisory services and $624,803 for administrative services for the nine months ended March 31, 2013.

 

As of March 31, 2013, we had approximately $6.7 million in unfunded loan commitments, subject to our approval in certain instances, to provide debt financing to certain of our portfolio companies.

 

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 Credit Facility, a secured revolving credit facility with First Capital. The facility size is $35 million and, as amended, expires on December 31, 2013. Under the agreement, base rate borrowings bear interest at one-month LIBOR plus 5.50%, subject to a floor. We incur unused line, average usage, and other fees related to the Credit Facility. The Credit Facility is secured by all of our assets. Under the 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 earnings. 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 8.0% 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.

 

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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. To the extent our earnings fall below the total amount of our distributions for a taxable year, a portion of those distributions may be deemed a tax return of capital to our stockholders. For tax purposes, the Company expects that dividends for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 will be funded primarily from net investment income. However, for the three months ended March 31, 2013, for financial reporting purposes, the Company had net investment income of approximately $0.18 per share, compared to distributions to stockholders of $0.231 per share during the period; for the nine months ended March 31, 2013, the Company had net investment income of approximately $0.59 per share, compared to aggregate distributions to stockholders of approximately $0.693 per share during the period. Management monitors available taxable earnings, including net investment income and realized capital gains, to determine if a tax return of capital may occur for the year. The tax character of distributions will be determined at the end of the taxable year. However, if the character of our distributions for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 were determined as of March 31, 2013, a portion of the distributions for 2013 would have been characterized as a tax return of capital to the Company’s stockholders; this tax return of capital may differ from the return of capital calculated with reference to net investment income for financial reporting purposes. Stockholders should read any written disclosure accompanying a dividend payment carefully and should not assume that the source of any distribution is our taxable ordinary income or capital gains. The specific tax characteristics of our distributions will be reported to stockholders after the end of the taxable year.

 

The following table lists the cash distributions, including dividends and returns of capital, if any, per share that we have declared since our formation on April 16, 2010. The table is divided by fiscal year according to record date.

 

Date Declared  Record Date  Payment Date  Amount 
            
Fiscal 2011:           
July 21, 2010  September 30, 2010  October 15, 2010  $0.076(1)
November 5, 2010  December 31, 2010  January 14, 2011   0.225 
February 4, 2011  March 31, 2011  April 15, 2011   0.225 
May 6, 2011  June 30, 2011  July 15, 2011   0.225 
Total (2011)        $0.751 
Fiscal 2012:           
June 28, 2011  July 29, 2011  August 15, 2011  $0.075(2)
June 28, 2011  August 31, 2011  September 15, 2011   0.075 
June 28, 2011  September 30, 2011  October 14, 2011   0.075 
September 8, 2011  October 31, 2011  November 15, 2011   0.077 
September 8, 2011  November 30, 2011  December 15, 2011   0.077 
September 8, 2011  December 30, 2011  January 13, 2012   0.077 
November 7, 2011  January 31, 2012  February 15, 2012   0.077 
November 7, 2011  February 29, 2012  March 15, 2012   0.077 
November 7, 2011  March 30, 2012  April 13, 2012   0.077 
February 3, 2012  April 30, 2012  May 15, 2012   0.077 
February 3, 2012  May 31, 2012  June 15, 2012   0.077 
February 3, 2012  June 29, 2012  July 13, 2012   0.077 
Total (2012)        $0.918 
Fiscal 2013:           
May 7, 2012  July 31, 2012  August 15, 2012  $0.077 
May 7, 2012  August 31, 2012  September 14, 2012   0.077 
May 7, 2012  September 28, 2012  October 15, 2012   0.077 
September 10, 2012  October 31, 2012  November 15, 2012   0.077 
September 10, 2012  November 30, 2012  December 14, 2012   0.077 
September 10, 2012  December 31, 2012  January 15, 2013   0.077 
November 5, 2012  January 31, 2013  February 15, 2013   0.077 
November 5, 2012  February 28, 2013  March 15, 2013   0.077 
November 5, 2012  March 29, 2013  April 15, 2013   0.077 
February 5, 2013  April 30, 2013  May 15, 2013   0.077 
February 5, 2013  May 31, 2012  June 14, 2013   0.077 
February 5, 2013  June 28, 2013  July 15, 2013   0.077 
Total (2013)        $0.924 
Fiscal 2014:           
May 3, 2013  July 31, 2013  August 15, 2013  $0.077 
May 3, 2013  August 30, 2013  September 13, 2013   0.077 
May 3, 2013  September 30, 2013  October 15, 2013   0.077 
Total (2014 to date)        $0.231 

 

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(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.

 

(2) From our initial public offering through the fourth fiscal quarter of 2012, we paid quarterly dividends, but in the first fiscal quarter of 2013 we began paying, and we intend to continue paying, monthly dividends to our stockholders. Our monthly dividends, if any, are determined by our Board of Directors on a quarterly basis.

 

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 managing member 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 (“Vastardis”). Full Circle Service Company has engaged Vastardis to provide certain administrative services to us. For the nine months ended March 31, 2013, Vastardis was paid $173,429 for services provided under the Administration Agreement and $187,500 for the services of Mr. Vastardis as the Chief Financial Officer.

 

Full Circle Advisors’ investment committee 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 in new opportunities, 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 investors in the Legacy Funds.

 

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 3, 2013, the Board of Directors declared monthly dividends of $0.077, $0.077 and $0.077 per share payable on August 15, 2013 for holders of record at July 31, 2013, September 13, 2013 for holders of record at August 30, 2013 and October 15, 2013 for holders of record at September 30, 2013.

 

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Recent Portfolio Activity

 

On April 15, 2013, the Company funded $1.4 million of a $1.7 million senior secured credit facility to Takoda Resources, Inc., a provider of seismic data acquisition services in Canada. The senior secured note bears interest at 16.00% and has a final maturity date of April 1, 2016.

 

On May 1, 2013, the Company extended the maturity of the senior secured loan to Attention Transit Advertising Systems, Inc. through September 30, 2016. 

 

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, 2013, 3 debt investments in our portfolio were at a fixed rate, and the remaining 29 debt investments were at variable rates, representing approximately $11.1 million and $70.5 in fair value 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, 2013. We have also assumed $22.8 million of outstanding borrowings bearing a floating rate based upon LIBOR. Under this analysis, net investment income would increase by approximately $0.2 million annually. If we had instead assumed a 1% decrease in the underlying Prime rate or LIBOR, net investment income would decrease correspondingly by approximately $0.2 million annually. Although management believes that this analysis is indicative of our existing interest rate sensitivity at March 31, 2013, 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, 2013, 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.

 

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, 2013 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

 

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012, which could materially affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing our company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results. There have been no material changes during the nine months ended March 31, 2013 to the risk factors discussed in Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2012.

 

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, 2013.

 

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

For the quarter ended March 31, 2013, as a part of our dividend reinvestment plan for our common stockholders, we purchased 1,335 shares of our common stock for approximately $7.77 in the open market in order to satisfy the reinvestment portion of our dividends. The following chart outlines repurchases of our common stock during the quarter ended March 31, 2013.

 

Month  Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
   Average
Price Paid
per Share
   Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs
   Maximum
Number (or
Approximate
Dollar Value) of
Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans
or Programs
 
                 
January 2013   444   $7.60         
February 2013   428   $7.94         
March 2013   463   $7.77         
Total   1,335   $7.77         

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

Not applicable.

 

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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 (2)
3.2   Bylaws (1)
4.1   Form of Common Stock Certificate (1)
4.2   Form of Note Agreement for Senior Unsecured Notes (1)
4.3   Form of Senior Unsecured Note (1)
10.1   Form of Dividend Reinvestment Plan (1)
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 (2)
10.3   Investment Advisory Agreement by and between Registrant and Full Circle Advisors, LLC (1)
10.4   Administration Agreement by and between Registrant and Full Circle Service Company, LLC (1)
10.5   Form of Indemnification Agreement by and between Registrant and each of its directors (1)
10.6   Trademark License Agreement by and between Registrant and Full Circle Advisors, LLC (1)
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 (2)
10.8   First Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement by and between the Registrant and FCC, LLC d/b/a First Capital (3)
10.9   Waiver and Second Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement by and between the Registrant and FCC, LLC d/b/a First Capital (4)
10.10   Third Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, among Full Circle Capital Corporation and FCC, LLC, d/b/a First Capital (5)
10.11   Fourth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, among Full Circle Capital Corporation and FCC, LLC, d/b/a First Capital (6)
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

 

  (1) Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s registration statement on Form N-2 Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 (File No. 333-166302) filed on August 5, 2010.
  (2) Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s registration statement on Form N-2 Pre-Effective Amendment No. 3 (File No. 333-166302) filed on August 26, 2010.
  (3) Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s current report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00809) filed on January 27, 2012.
  (4) Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q (File No. 814-00809) filed on May 10, 2012.
  (5) Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s current report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00809) filed on August 1, 2012.
  (6) Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s current report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00809) filed on November 2, 2012.

 

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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 9, 2013   By: /s/ John E. Stuart
     

John E. Stuart, Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors

(Principal Executive Officer)

       
       
Date: May 9, 2013   By: /s/ William E. Vastardis
     

William E. Vastardis, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary (Principal

Financial and Accounting Officer)

  

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