UNITED STATES 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017 

 

Commission File Number: 000-55411

 

Parkview Capital Credit, Inc. 

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

Maryland		47-2441958
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1980 Post Oak Blvd, Two Post Oak Center, 15th Floor   Houston, Texas		77056
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

 

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code): (713) 622-5000

 

Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

None

 

Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

 

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

 

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 past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  ☒  Yes  ☐  No

 

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, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large Accelerated Filer	☐		Accelerated Filer	☐
Non-Accelerated Filer	☒	(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company	☐
Emerging growth company	☒

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☒

 

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

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: There were 4,000,010 issued and outstanding shares of the issuer’s common stock, $.01 par value per share, on November 13, 2017. 

 

 

 

 PARKVIEW CAPITAL CREDIT, INC. FORM 10-Q

QUARTER ENDED

 

September 30, 2017

 

Table of Contents

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Unaudited Financial Statements
	Condensed Statements of Financial Condition as of September 30, 2017 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2016	1
	Unaudited Condensed Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016	2
	Unaudited Condensed Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016	3
	Unaudited Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016	4
	Condensed Schedules of Investments as of September 30, 2017 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2016	5
	Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements	10
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	20
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	28
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	28
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	29
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	29
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	29
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	29
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	29
Item 5.	Other Information	29
Item 6.	Exhibits	30
Signatures		31

 

 

PARKVIEW CAPITAL CREDIT, INC.

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION 

(in thousands, except share and per share information)

 

		September 30,				December 31,
		2017				2016
		(Unaudited)
Assets
Investments, at fair value
Non-controlled/ unaffiliated investments (amortized cost $44,923 and $42,166, respectively)		$	43,316			$	40,197
Controlled/ affiliated investments (amortized cost $7,294 and $1,870, respectively)			7,238				1,757
Total investments, at fair value (amortized cost $52,217 and $44,036, respectively)			50,554				41,954
Cash and cash equivalents			1,900				5,491
Interest receivable			584				338
Dividend receivable			413				177
Receivable for investments sold and repaid			995				9
Prepaid expenses and other assets			98				156
Total assets		$	54,544			$	48,125
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities
Payable for investments purchased		$	14,998			$	11,999
Accounts payable and accrued expenses			25				70
Amount due to advisor			8				0
Loan origination fees, net			160				215
Management fees payable			79				76
Total liabilities			15,270				12,360
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity
Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016			—				—
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 4,000,010 and 3,800,010 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively			40				38
Additional paid-in capital			39,928				37,930
Accumulated undistributed net realized loss on investments			(23	)			(25	)
Accumulated undistributed net investment income (loss)			992				(96	)
Net unrealized depreciation on investments			(1,663	)			(2,082	)
Total stockholders’ equity			39,274				35,765
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	54,544			$	48,125
Net asset value per share		$	9.82			$	9.41

 

See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements.

 

 

PARKVIEW CAPITAL CREDIT, INC.

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except share and per share information)

 

		For the Three Months Ended September 30,								For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2017				2016				2017				2016
Investment income
From non-controlled/ unaffiliated investments:
Net interest income		$	689			$	579			$	2,082			$	1,913
Paid-in-kind interest			93				364				487				542
From controlled/ affiliated investments:
Dividend income			167				67				309				200
Total investment income			949				1,010				2,878				2,655
Operating expenses
Management fees			269				228				755				695
Professional fees			200				196				626				587
General and administrative expenses			224				164				604				548
Total expenses before expense waiver and provision for taxes			693				588				1,985				1,830
Waiver of management fees			(71	)			(25	)			(195	)			(112	)
Provision for taxes			—				—				—				84
Total operating expenses			622				563				1,790				1,802
Net investment income			327				447				1,088				853
Realized and unrealized income
Net realized gain on investments			9				13				2				1
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments			307				212				419				105
Total net realized gain and unrealized appreciation on investments			316				225				421				106
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations		$	643			$	672			$	1,509			$	959
Per share information - basic and diluted
Weighted average - net increase in net assets resulting from operations		$	0.16			$	0.18			$	0.39			$	0.25
Weighted average shares outstanding			4,000,010				3,800,010				3,869,128				3,800,010

  

See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements.

 

 

PARKVIEW CAPITAL CREDIT, INC.

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except share and per share information)

 

		For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2017				2016
Increase from operations
Net investment income		$	1,088			$	853
Net realized gain on investments			2				1
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments			419				105
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations			1,509				959
Capital share transactions
Issuance of common stock			2,000				—
Net increase in net assets from capital share transactions			2,000				—
Total increase in net assets			3,509				959
Net assets at beginning of period			35,765				37,414
Net assets at end of period		$	39,274			$	38,373
Net asset value per common share		$	9.82			$	10.10
Common shares outstanding, end of period			4,000,010				3,800,010

 

See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements.

 

 

PARKVIEW CAPITAL CREDIT, INC. 

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

		For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2017				2016
Cash flows from operating activities
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations		$	1,509			$	959
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets from operations to net cash used in operating activities
Purchases of investments			(50,031	)			(34,291	)
Paid-in-kind interest			(487	)			(542	)
Paydowns of investments			69				588
Sales of investments			44,330				35,022
Loan origination fee amortization			(88	)			(90	)
Net unrealized appreciation on investments			(419	)			(105	)
Net amortization of premiums on investments			(64	)			(30	)
Realized loss on sold/repaid investments			2				—
Decrease (increase) in operating assets:
Accounts receivable			—				26
Interest receivable			(246	)			(296	)
Dividend receivable			(236	)			(124	)
Receivable for investments sold and repaid			(986	)			933
Prepaid expenses and other assets			58				21
Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities:
Payable for investments purchased			2,999				1,986
Accounts payable and accrued expenses			(45	)			108
Amount due to advisor			8				6
Loan origination fees			33				123
Management fees payable			3				22
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities			(3,591	)			4,316
Cash flows from financing activities
Issuance of common stock			—				—
Net cash provided by financing activities			—				—
Total increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			(3,591	)			4,316
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			5,491				12,358
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		$	1,900			$	16,674
Noncash Financing Activities:
Issuance of common stock in connection with controlled investments		$	2,000			$	—

 

See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements.

 

 

PARKVIEW CAPITAL CREDIT, INC.

CONDENSED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except share information)

September 30, 2017

 

Portfolio Company (a)		Industry		Spread Above Index (b)		Interest Rate		Maturity		Principal				Amortized Cost				Fair Value (c)				% of Net Assets
Senior Secured Loans - First Lien
Ebony Media Holdings, LLC (d)		Media		N/A		12%, 2% PIK		(f)			5,690				5,613				5,499				14.0	%
Ebony Media Holdings, LLC (d)		Media		N/A		(g)		3/31/2018			2,176				2,176				2,176				5.5	%
Medi-fare Drug & Pharmaceutical Compounding, LLC (d)		Healthcare		N/A		10%, 4% PIK		5/25/2018			3,763				3,744				3,726				9.5	%
Total Senior Secured Loans - First Lien															11,533				11,401				29.0	%
Senior Secured Loans - Second Lien
Turning Point Brands, Inc.		Tobacco		N/A		11.00%		8/17/2022			1,000				991				1,010				2.6	%
Lionbridge Technologies		Translation and Interpretation Services		L + 9.75%		10.80%		2/28/2025			2,000				1,963				1,970				5.0	%
Action Resources (d) (h)		Specialized Freight Trucking		L + 15.00% PIK		16.00% PIK		4/30/2020			5,791				5,791				4,285				10.9	%
Transportation Demand Management, LLC (d)		Charter Bus Industry		N/A		12%, 2% PIK		10/1/2021			5,076				5,076				5,000				12.7	%
J.D. Power & Associates		Marketing Information Service		L + 8.50%		9.50%		9/7/2024			1,000				986				1,015				2.6	%
American Bath Group, LLC		Manufacturing		L + 9.75%		10.75%		9/30/2024			2,000				1,930				2,005				5.1	%
Rocket Software, Inc.		Software		L + 9.50%		10.50%		10/14/2024			1,000				982				1,010				2.6	%
Anchor Glass Container Corporation		Manufacturing		L + 7.75%		8.75%		12/7/2024			500				496				510				1.3	%
Total Senior Secured Loans - Second Lien															18,215				16,805				42.8	%

 

See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements.

 

 

Portfolio Company (a)		Industry		Dividend Rate				Number of Shares				Amortized Cost				Fair Value (c)				% of Net Assets
Equity Investments
Langham Creek LLC; Preferred Units (d)		Real Estate			14.00	%			1,868,600				1,869				1,813				4.6	%
Langham Creek LLC; Common Units (d)		Real Estate			N/A				1,000				1				1				0.0	%
Ebony Media Holdings, LLC; Warrants (d)		Media			N/A				50,000				119				69				0.2	%
Medi-fare Drug & Pharmaceutical Compounding, LLC; Warrants (d)		Healthcare			N/A				5				58				43				0.1	%
Transportation Demand Management; Warrants (d)		Charter Bus Industry			N/A				34,000				—				—				0.0	%
Lone Star Brewery Development, Inc.; Preferred Units (d)		Real Estate			12.00	%			1,223				3,424				3,424				8.7	%
Lone Star Brewery Development, Inc.; Common Units (d)		Real Estate			N/A				200,000				2,000				2,000				5.1	%
Total Equity Investments													7,471				7,350				18.7	%

 

Portfolio Company (a)		Yield to Maturity				Maturity Date		Number of Shares				Principal				Amortized Cost				Fair Value (c)				% of Net Assets
U.S Government Securities
U.S. Treasury Bill (e)			0.697	%		10/5/2017			15,000,000				14,998				14,998				14,998				38.2	%
Total U.S Government Securities																	14,998				14,998				38.2	%
Total Investments																$	52,217			$	50,554				128.7	%
Liabilities in excess of other assets																					(11,280	)			(28.7	)%
Net assets																				$	39,274				100.0	%

 

(a)

With the exception of the Company’s investments in Langham Creek LLC, Turning Point Brands, Inc. and Lone Star Brewery Development, Inc., all of the Company’s investments are issued by eligible U.S. portfolio companies, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). Under the 1940 Act, the Company would be deemed to “control” a portfolio company if the Company owned more than 25% of its outstanding voting securities and/or held the power to exercise control over the management or policies of the portfolio company. The Company would be deemed an “affiliated person” of a portfolio company if the Company owned 5% or more of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities. As of September 30, 2017, the Company is an “affiliated person” of Langham Creek LLC by virtue of its ownership of voting securities of Langham Creek LLC.

 

See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements.

 

 

PARKVIEW CAPITAL CREDIT, INC. 

CONDENSED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except share information)

September 30, 2017

 

As of September 30, 2017, the Company is deemed to be an “affiliated person” of and deemed to “control” Lone Star Brewery Development, Inc. The following table presents certain information with respect to investments in portfolio companies of which the Company was deemed to be an affiliated person of and deemed to control for the nine months ended September 30, 2017:

 

		Fair Value at																Net				Net Change in Unrealized				Fair Value at				For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
		December 31,  2016				Purchases				Sales and Repayments				Accretion of Discount				Realized Gain (Loss)				Appreciation (Depreciation)				September 30,  2017				Interest Income				Fee Income				Dividend Income
Affiliated and Controlled Portfolio Company
Equity Investment
Lone Star Brewery Development, Inc. Preferred Units			—			$	3,424			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—				3,424			$	—			$	—			$	91
Lone Star Brewery Development, Inc.Common Units			—			$	2,000			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—				2,000			$	—			$	—			$	—
Affiliated Portfolio Company
Equity Investment
Langham Creek LLC; Preferred Units			1,756			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	57				1,813			$	—			$	—			$	218
Langham Creek LLC; Common Units			1			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—				1			$	—			$	—			$	—

 

(b)

The majority of the investments bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR” or “L”) or the U.S. Prime Rate (“P”) which generally reset monthly, quarterly, or semiannually. For each, the Company has provided the spread over LIBOR and the current contractual interest rate in effect at September 30, 2017. Certain investments are subject to a LIBOR interest rate floor.

(c)	The fair value of the Company’s investments was determined in good faith by or under the guidance of the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) pursuant to the Company’s valuation policies.

(d)	Direct origination.

(e)	Position or portion thereof unsettled as of September 30, 2017.

(f)	The maturity date for Ebony Media’s $3,858 and $1,832 principal loans are 5/5/2020 and 11/11/2018, respectively.

(g)	There is a 3% of principal fee for the short term Ebony Media principal loan.

(h)	Asset is on non-accrual status.

 

See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements.

 

 

PARKVIEW CAPITAL CREDIT, INC. 

CONDENSED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(in thousands, except share information)

December 31, 2016

 

Portfolio Company (a)		Industry		Spread Above Index (b)		Interest Rate		Maturity		Principal				Amortized Cost				Fair Value (c)				% of Net Assets
Senior Secured Loans - First Lien
InfoGroup, Inc.		Market Analytics		L + 6.00%		7.50%		5/26/2018			3,467				3,443				3,432				9.6	%
Turning Point Brands, Inc. (formerly North Atlantic Trading Company, Inc.)		Tobacco		L + 6.50%		7.75%		1/13/2020			877				878				872				2.4	%
Ebony Media Holdings, LLC (d)		Media		N/A		12%, 2% PIK		(f)			5,605				5,505				5,361				15.0	%
Medi-fare Drug & Pharmaceutical Compounding, LLC (d)		Healthcare		N/A		10%, 4% PIK		5/25/2018			3,689				3,648				3,652				10.3	%
Total Senior Secured Loans - First Lien															13,474				13,317				37.3	%
Senior Secured Loans - Second Lien
Turning Point Brands, Inc. (formerly North Atlantic Trading Company, Inc.)		Tobacco		L + 10.25%		11.50%		7/31/2020			1,500				1,530				1,500				4.2	%
Action Resources (d)		Specialized Freight Trucking		L + 15.00% PIK		16.00% PIK		4/30/2020			5,592				5,592				3,859				10.8	%
Transportation Demand Management, LLC (d)		Charter Bus Industry		N/A		12%, 2% PIK		10/1/2021			5,011				5,011				5,011				14.1	%
J.D. Power & Associates		Marketing Information Service		L + 8.50%		9.50%		9/7/2024			1,000				986				1,005				2.8	%
American Bath Group, LLC		Manufacturing		L + 9.75%		10.75%		9/30/2024			2,000				1,922				1,930				5.4	%
Rocket Software, Inc.		Software		L + 9.50%		10.50%		10/14/2024			1,000				980				1,017				2.8	%
Anchor Glass Container Corporation		Manufacturing		L + 7.75%		8.75%		12/7/2024			500				495				511				1.4	%
Total Senior Secured Loans - Second Lien															16,516				14,833				41.5	%

 

See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements.

 

 

Portfolio Company (a)		Industry		Dividend Rate				Number of Shares				Amortized Cost				Fair Value (c)				% of Net Assets
Equity Investments
Langham Creek LLC; Preferred Units (d)		Real Estate			14.00	%			1,868,600				1,869				1,756				4.9	%
Langham Creek LLC; Common Units (d)		Real Estate			N/A				1,000				1				1				0.0	%
Ebony Media Holdings, LLC; Warrants (d)		Media			N/A				50,000				119				—				0.0	%
Medi-fare Drug & Pharmaceutical Compounding, LLC; Warrants (d)		Healthcare			N/A				5				58				48				0.1	%
Transportation Demand Management; Warrants (d)		Charter Bus Industry			N/A				34,000				—				—				0.0	%
Total Equity Investments													2,047				1,805				5.0	%

 

Portfolio Company (a)		Yield to Maturity				Maturity Date		Number of Shares				Principal				Amortized Cost				Fair Value (c)				% of Net Assets
U.S Government Securities
U.S. Treasury Bill (e)			0.324	%		1/12/2017			12,000,000				11,999				11,999				11,999				33.5	%
Total U.S Government Securities																	11,999				11,999				33.5	%
Total Investments																$	44,036			$	41,954				117.3	%
Liabilities in excess of other assets																					(6,189	)			(17.3	)%
Net assets																				$	35,765				100.0	%

 

(a)

With the exception of the Company’s investment in Langham Creek LLC and Turning Point Brands, Inc., all of the Company’s investments are issued by eligible U.S. portfolio companies, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”). Under the 1940 Act, the Company would be deemed to “control” a portfolio company if the Company owned more than 25% of its outstanding voting securities and/or held the power to exercise control over the management or policies of the portfolio company. The Company would be deemed an “affiliated person” of a portfolio company if the Company owned 5% or more of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities. As of December 31, 2016, tthe Company does not "control" any of its portfolio companies. The Company is an “affiliated person” of Langham Creek LLC by virtue of its ownership of voting securities of Langham Creek LLC.

(b)

The majority of the investments bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR” or “L”) or Prime (“P”) which generally reset monthly, quarterly, or semiannually. For each, the Company has provided the spread over LIBOR and the current contractual interest rate in effect at December 31, 2016. Certain investments are subject to a LIBOR interest rate floor.

(c)	The fair value of the Company’s investments was determined in good faith by or under the guidance of the Company’s Board pursuant to the Company’s valuation policies.

(d)	Direct origination.

(e)	Position or portion thereof unsettled as of December 31, 2016.

(f)	The maturity date for the Ebony Media’s $3,800 and $1,805 principal loans are 5/5/2020 and 11/11/2018, respectively.

 

See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements. 

 

PARKVIEW CAPITAL CREDIT, INC.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except share and per share information)

 

NOTE A – ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

Parkview Capital Credit, Inc. (the “Company”), was legally formed on November 25, 2014 (“Inception”) as a Maryland corporation and commenced its principal operations on April 24, 2015, commensurate with the raising of $20,000 through the sale of 2,000,000 shares of its common stock. The Company is an externally managed, non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the 1940 Act, and intends to elect to be treated for federal income tax purposes as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).

 

The Company is an investment company that follows the specialized accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946 “Financial Services Investment Companies.”

 

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Additionally, the accompanying unaudited financial statements of the Company and related financial information as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 have been prepared pursuant to the requirements for reporting in Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, certain disclosures accompanying annual financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP are omitted. In the opinion of management, the unaudited financial results included herein contain all adjustments, consisting solely of normal recurring accruals, considered necessary for the fair presentation of financial statements for the period included herein. The current period’s results of operations will not necessarily be indicative of results that ultimately may be achieved for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017.

 

NOTE B – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Reclassifications: Certain amounts in the unaudited consolidated financial statements as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and the audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2016 may have been reclassified to conform to the classifications used to prepare the unaudited consolidated financial statements as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017. These reclassifications had no material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows as previously reported.

 

Income Taxes: The Company has elected to be regulated as a BDC under the 1940 Act. As a BDC, the Company also intends to elect to be treated as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. As a RIC, the Company generally will not be required to pay corporate level federal income taxes on any ordinary income or capital gains that it distributes to its stockholders as dividends. To qualify as a RIC, the Company must, among other things, meet certain source-of-income and asset diversification requirements. In addition, to qualify for RIC tax treatment, the Company must distribute to its stockholders, for each taxable year, at least 90% of its “investment company taxable income” for that year, which is generally its ordinary income plus the excess of its realized net short-term capital gains over its realized net long-term capital losses. As a result, any tax liability related to income earned and distributed by the Company represents obligations of the Company’s common stockholders and will not be reflected in the financial statements of the Company for the years in which it qualifies as a RIC.

 

Prior to 2016, the Company did not qualify as a RIC and was taxed as a C corporation (“C-Corp”) for both 2014 and 2015. Because the Company did not elect to be regulated as a BDC until February 12, 2016, the Company did not qualify as a RIC for calendar year 2016. In order to be able to make its RIC election, the Company changed its tax year to June 30. The Company filed as a C-Corp for the six month period ended June 30, 2016 and will elect RIC status for the tax year ended June 30, 2017 and thereafter.

 

Although the Company may not be subject to federal income taxes as a RIC, it may choose to retain a portion of its calendar year income. If so, the Company may be subject to a 4% excise tax on the amount retained. No excise taxes were accrued for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017.

 

 

In order to qualify as a RIC, the Company must distribute before the end of its first qualifying tax year all earnings and profits accumulated in prior non-RIC tax years. There were no earnings and profits prior to 2016. The Company had approximately $121 of accumulated earnings and profits through the period ended June 30, 2016 that was distributed prior to the tax year ended June 30, 2017. Built-in gains by a C-Corp electing to be a RIC may be subject to tax if realized during the first five years of RIC status. As of September 30, 2017, there were no built-in gains.

 

The Company evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing its financial statements to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” to be sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the “more-likely-than-not” threshold are reversed and recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. All penalties and interest associated with income taxes are included in income tax expense. Conclusions regarding tax positions are subject to review and may be adjusted at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, on-going analyses of tax laws, regulations and interpretations thereof. All tax years are open for examination.

 

Revenue Recognition: Interest income, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts, is recorded on an accrual basis. Discounts or premiums are accreted or amortized, respectively, using the effective interest method as interest income. Dividend income is recognized on an accrual basis to the extent that the Company expects to collect such amount. Loan origination fees, original issue discount and market discount are capitalized and amortized as interest income over the respective term of the loan. The Company records prepayment premiums on loans and securities as fee income when it receives such amounts.

 

The Company places investments on non-accrual status when there is reasonable doubt that interest income will be collected. The Company considers many factors relevant to an investment when placing it on or removing it from non-accrual status including, but not limited to, the delinquency status of the investment, economic and business conditions, the overall financial condition of the underlying investment, the value of the underlying collateral, bankruptcy status, if any, and any other facts or circumstances relevant to the investment. If there is reasonable doubt that the Company will receive any previously accrued interest, then the interest income will be written-off. Payments received on non-accrual investments may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon the collectability of the remaining principal and interest. Non-accrual investments may be restored to accrual status when principal and interest become current and are likely to remain current based on management’s judgment.

 

The Company has loans and preferred securities in its portfolio that contain payment-in-kind (“PIK”) provisions. PIK represents interest or dividends that are accrued and recorded as interest or dividend income at the contractual rates, increases the loan or preferred equity principal on the respective capitalization dates, and is generally due at maturity. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company recognized PIK income of $93 and $487, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recognized PIK income of $364 and $542, respectively.

 

Realized gains or losses on investments are measured by the difference between the net proceeds from the disposition and the amortized cost basis of investment, without regard to unrealized gains or losses previously recognized. The Company reports changes in fair value of investments that are measured at fair value as a component of the net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments in the statements of operations.

 

Earnings per Share: Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing earnings available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Other potentially dilutive shares of common stock, and the related impact to earnings, are considered when calculating earnings per share on a diluted basis.

 

Investments: Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade-date basis. The Company considers trade date for investments not traded on a recognizable exchange, or traded in the over-the-counter markets, to be the date on which the Company receives legal or contractual title to the asset and bears the risk of loss.

 

Investments in certain senior loans generate a fixed spread over floating base rates such as LIBOR or the U.S. Prime Rate. These floating base rates generally reset either monthly, quarterly or semi-annually.

 

 

Valuation of Portfolio Securities: The Company determines the net asset value per share of its common stock quarterly. The net asset value per share equals the value of the Company’s total assets minus liabilities and any preferred stock outstanding divided by the total number of shares of common stock outstanding. The Company’s investments are valued at the end of each fiscal quarter.

 

Substantially all of the Company’s investments are expected to be in loans that do not have readily ascertainable market prices. Investments for which market quotations are readily available are valued at such market quotations, which are generally obtained from an independent pricing service or multiple broker-dealers or market makers. In order to assist the Company’s Board in determining the fair value of assets that are not publicly traded or whose market prices are not readily available, Parkview Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) provides the Board with portfolio company valuations, which are based on relevant inputs, which may include but are not limited to, indicative dealer quotes, values of like securities, recent portfolio company financial statements and forecasts, and valuations prepared by third party valuation services. The Board has retained an independent valuation specialist to assist it by performing certain limited third-party valuation services. In connection with each valuation determination, investment professionals from the Advisor prepare portfolio company valuations using sources and/or proprietary models depending on the availability of information on the Company’s assets and the type of asset being valued, all in accordance with the Company’s valuation policy. The participation of the Advisor in the valuation process could result in a conflict of interest, since the base management fee is based on the Company’s gross assets.

 

Valuation of fixed income investments, such as loans and debt securities, depends upon a number of factors, including prevailing interest rates for like securities, expected volatility in future interest rates, call features, put features and other relevant terms of the debt. For investments without readily available market prices, the Company may incorporate these factors into discounted cash flow models to arrive at fair value. Other factors that may be considered include the borrower’s ability to adequately service its debt, the fair market value of the borrower in relation to the face amount of its outstanding debt and the quality of collateral securing its debt investments.

 

The Company’s equity interests in portfolio companies for which there is no liquid public market are valued at fair value. The Board, in its determination of fair value, may consider various factors, such as multiples of EBITDA, cash flows, net income, revenues or, in limited instances, book value or liquidation value. All of these factors may be subject to adjustments based upon the particular circumstances of a portfolio company or the actual investment position. For example, adjustments to EBITDA may take into account compensation to previous owners or acquisition, recapitalization, restructuring or other related items.

 

The Advisor’s management team, any approved independent third-party valuation specialist and the Board may also consider private merger and acquisition statistics, public trading multiples discounted for illiquidity and other factors, valuations implied by third-party investments in the portfolio companies or industry practices in determining fair value. The Advisor’s management team, any approved independent third-party valuation specialist and the Board may also consider the size and scope of a portfolio company and its specific strengths and weaknesses, and may apply discounts or premiums, where and as appropriate, due to the higher (or lower) financial risk and/or the smaller size of portfolio companies relative to comparable firms, as well as such other factors as the Board, in consultation with the Advisor’s management team and any approved independent third-party valuation specialist may consider relevant in assessing fair value. Generally, the value of the equity interests in public companies for which market quotations are readily available will be based upon the most recent closing public market price. Portfolio securities that carry certain restrictions on sale are typically valued at a discount from the public market value of the security.

 

When the Company receives warrants or other equity securities at nominal or no additional cost in connection with an investment in a debt security, the cost basis in the investment will be allocated between the debt securities and any such warrants or other equity securities received at the time of origination. The Board subsequently values these warrants or other equity securities received at their fair value.

 

The Company periodically benchmarks the bid and ask prices received from the third-party pricing services and/or dealers, as applicable, against the actual prices at which it purchases and sells investments. Based on the results of the benchmark analysis and the experience of management in purchasing and selling these investments, the Company believes that these prices are reliable indicators of fair value. However, because of the private nature of this marketplace (meaning actual transactions are not publicly reported), the Company believes that these valuation inputs are classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. The Company also uses an independent valuation firm to assist the Board in determining fair value for securities for which it cannot obtain prevailing bid and ask prices through third-party pricing services or independent dealers, or where the Board otherwise determines that the use of such other methods is appropriate. The Company periodically benchmarks the valuations provided by the independent valuation firm against the actual prices at which the Company purchases and sells investments. The audit committee and Board review and approve the valuation determinations made with respect to these investments in a manner consistent with the Company’s valuation policy.

 

Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the investment portfolio may differ from the values that would have been used had a readily available market value existed for such investments, and the differences could be material.

 

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments: The carrying amounts of certain of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable and accrued expenses, approximate fair value due to their short-term nature.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements: In January 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-01, “Financial Instruments – Overall (Subtopic 825-10), Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (“ASU 2016-01”), which addresses certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of financial instruments. ASU 2016-01 will be effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and early adoption is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this standard will have on its financial statements.

 

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments” (“ASU 2016-15”), which clarifies how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-15 will be effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this standard will have on its financial statements.

 

Distributions: Distributions to the Company’s stockholders are recorded as of the record date. The Company intends to distribute net realized capital gains, if any, at least annually.

 

The determination of the tax attributes of the distributions is made at the end of the tax year based upon the taxable income for the full tax year and the distributions paid during the full tax year. The Company may fund its cash distributions to stockholders from any sources of funds legally available to it, including proceeds from the sale of shares of the Company’s common stock, borrowings, net investment income from operations, capital gains proceeds from the sale of assets, non-capital gains proceeds from the sale of assets, and dividends or other distributions paid to the Company on account of preferred and common equity investments in portfolio companies. The Company has not established limits on the amount of funds it may use from available sources to make distributions. During certain periods, the Company’s distributions may exceed its earnings. As a result, it is possible that a portion of the distributions the Company makes may represent a return of capital. A return of capital generally is a return of a stockholder’s investment rather than a return of earnings or gains derived from the Company’s investment activities. Each year a statement on Form 1099-DIV identifying the sources of the distributions (i.e., paid from ordinary income, paid from net capital gains on the sale of securities, and/or a return of capital, which is a nontaxable distribution) will be mailed to the Company’s stockholders. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to pay distributions at a specific rate or at all.

 

NOTE C – COMMON STOCK

 

On June 29, 2017 the Company accepted a subscription for $2,000 at a price per share of $10.00 in exchange for 100% of the equity ownership of Lone Star Brewery Development, Inc. On June 29, 2017, the Company issued 200,000 shares of common stock to the prior equity owner of Lone Star Brewery Development, Inc.

 

NOTE D – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

Advisory Agreement

 

On March 11, 2015, the Company entered into an investment advisory agreement with the Advisor for management services (the “Investment Advisory Agreement”). The Investment Advisory Agreement was approved by the Board, including a majority of the directors who are not “interested persons” of the Company and the Advisor as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act, at an in person meeting of the Board held in August 2015 and was renewed for a period of one year by the Board on August 9, 2017 at an in person meeting of the Board. The Advisor is owned by SKW Financial, LLC, an entity controlled by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. Pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Advisor provides credit analysis, structuring capability and transactional experience. The fees associated with the Investment Advisory Agreement consist of a base management fee and incentive fees.

 

 

The management fee is calculated at an annual rate of 2.00% of the end-of-period gross assets payable monthly in arrears. For purposes of calculating the management fee, the term “gross assets” includes any assets acquired with the proceeds of leverage. As a result, the Advisor will benefit when the Company incurs debt or uses leverage. The Investment Advisory Agreement provides that the management fee is calculated based on the average value of gross assets at the end of the two most recently completed months. The Company has clarified its management fee calculation so that the management fee is calculated by averaging the value of the Company’s gross assets at the end of the two most recently completed quarters, and appropriately adjusting for any share issuances occurring during any month of the current quarter. Management fees for any partial month are appropriately prorated. In order to meet the diversification tests required to qualify as a RIC, the Company acquired the following in face value of short-term U.S. Treasury Bills:

 

Date acquired		Amount of U.S Treasury Bills acquired
September 27, 2017		$	15,000
June 29, 2017		$	13,000
March 29, 2017		$	12,500
December 29, 2016		$	12,000
June 28, 2016		$	10,000
March 31, 2016		$	12,500

 

These transactions had the effect of increasing management fees payable to the Advisor, all of which were waived by the Advisor. For the three and nine ended September 30, 2017, the Company incurred management fees of $269 and $755, respectively, gross of the fee waiver of $71 and $195, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company incurred management fees of $228 and $695, respectively, gross of the fee waiver of $25 and $112, respectively.

 

The incentive fee is divided into two parts: (i) an incentive fee on income and (ii) an incentive fee on capital gains.

 

The incentive fee on income is calculated and payable quarterly in arrears based upon the Company’s “pre-incentive fee net investment income” for the immediately preceding quarter. The incentive fee on income is subject to a hurdle rate, measured quarterly and expressed as a rate of return on adjusted capital at the beginning of the most recently completed calendar quarter, of 1.75% (7.0% annualized), subject to a “catch up” feature. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company did not incur any incentive fees on income.

 

The incentive fee on capital gains is determined and payable in arrears as of the end of each calendar year (or upon termination of the Investment Advisory Agreement). This fee will equal 20% of realized capital gains on a cumulative basis from inception, calculated as of the end of the applicable period, computed net of all realized capital losses and unrealized capital depreciation on a cumulative basis, less the aggregate amount of any previously paid capital gains incentive fees. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company did not incur any incentive fees on capital gains.

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company reimbursed the Advisor $43 and $33, respectively, for administrative services performed on its behalf. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company reimbursed the Advisor $115 and $79, respectively, for administrative services performed on its behalf. The Company accrued $8 and $8 as of September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, for amounts owed by the Company to third party providers of services paid by the Advisor on the Company’s behalf and reimbursements for company-related travel.

 

License Agreement

 

On March 11, 2015, the Company entered into a license agreement (the “License Agreement”) with the Advisor, pursuant to which the Company was granted a non-exclusive license to use the name “Parkview.” Under the License Agreement, the Company has a right to use the “Parkview” name and logo, as long as the Advisor or one of its affiliates remains the Company’s investment adviser. Other than with respect to this limited license, the Company has no legal right to the “Parkview” name or logo.

 

 

NOTE E – INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO

 

The table below describes investments by industry classification and enumerates the percentage, by fair value, of the total portfolio assets in such industries as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

 

		September 30, 2017								December 31, 2016
		Fair  Value				Percentage of Portfolio				Fair  Value				Percentage of Portfolio
Charter Bus Industry			5,000				10	%			5,011				12	%
Healthcare			3,769				7	%			3,700				9	%
Manufacturing			2,515				5	%			2,441				6	%
Market Analytics			—				—				3,432				8	%
Marketing Information Service			1,015				2	%			1,005				2	%
Media			7,744				15	%			5,361				13	%
Real Estate			7,238				14	%			1,757				4	%
Software			1,010				2	%			1,017				2	%
Specialized Freight Trucking			4,285				8	%			3,859				9	%
Tobacco			1,010				2	%			2,372				6	%
Translation and Interpretation Services			1,970				4	%			—				—
U.S. Government Securities			14,998				31	%			11,999				29	%
		$	50,554				100	%		$	41,954				100	%

 

The following table summarizes the amortized cost and fair value of the investment portfolio as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

 

September 30, 2017		Amortized Cost (a)				Percentage of Portfolio				Fair Value				Percentage of Portfolio
Senior Secured Loans - First Lien		$	11,533				22	%		$	11,401				23	%
Senior Secured Loans - Second Lien			18,215				35	%			16,805				33	%
Equity Investments			7,471				14	%			7,350				15	%
U.S. Government Securities			14,998				29	%			14,998				29	%
Total		$	52,217				100	%		$	50,554				100	%
December 31, 2016
Senior Secured Loans - First Lien		$	13,474				31	%		$	13,317				32	%
Senior Secured Loans - Second Lien			16,516				37	%			14,833				35	%
Equity Investments			2,047				5	%			1,805				4	%
U.S. Government Securities			11,999				27	%			11,999				29	%
Total		$	44,036				100	%		$	41,954				100	%

 

(a)

Amortized cost represents the original cost adjusted for the amortization of premiums and/or accretion of discounts, as applicable, on investments.

 

 

NOTE F – FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

Fair value is defined as the price that the Company would receive upon selling an investment or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction to a market participant in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment. Accounting guidance emphasizes that valuation techniques maximize the use of observable market inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability, including assumptions about risk. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The valuation hierarchical levels are based upon the transparency of the inputs to the valuation of the investment as of the measurement date. The three levels are defined as follows:

 

Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.

 

Level 2 — Valuations based on inputs other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1, which are either directly or indirectly observable at the measurement date. This category includes quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in non-active markets including actionable bids from third parties for privately held assets or liabilities, and observable inputs other than quoted prices such as yield curves and forward currency rates that are entered directly into valuation models to determine the value of derivatives or other assets or liabilities.

 

Level 3 — Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and where there is little, if any, market activity at the measurement date.

 

The inputs for the determination of fair value may require significant management judgment or estimation and are based upon management’s assessment of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities. These investments include debt and equity investments in private companies or assets valued using the market or income approach and may involve pricing models whose inputs require significant judgment or estimation because of the absence of any meaningful current market data for identical or similar investments. The inputs in these valuations may include, but are not limited to, capitalization and discount rates, beta and EBITDA multiples. The information may also include pricing information or broker quotes, which include a disclaimer that the broker would not be held to such a price in an actual transaction. The non-binding nature of consensus pricing and/or quotes accompanied by disclaimer would result in classification as Level 3 information, assuming no additional corroborating evidence.

 

Pricing inputs and weightings applied to determine value require subjective determination. Accordingly, valuations do not necessarily represent the amounts that may eventually be realized from sales or other dispositions of investments.

 

A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

 

 

The following table presents the fair value measurements of the investment portfolio, by major class according to the fair value hierarchy, as of September 30, 2017: 

 

		Level 1				Level 2				Level 3				Total
Senior Secured Loans - First Lien		$	—			$	—			$	11,401			$	11,401
Senior Secured Loans - Second Lien			—				—				16,805				16,805
Equity Investments			—				—				7,350				7,350
U.S. Government Securities			14,998				—				—				14,998
		$	14,998			$	—			$	35,556			$	50,554

 

The following table presents the fair value measurements of the investment portfolio, by major class according to the fair value hierarchy, as of December 31, 2016:

 

		Level 1				Level 2				Level 3				Total
Senior Secured Loans - First Lien		$	—			$	—			$	13,317			$	13,317
Senior Secured Loans - Second Lien			—				—				14,833				14,833
Equity Investments			—				—				1,805				1,805
U.S. Government Securities			11,999				—				—				11,999
		$	11,999			$	—			$	29,955			$	41,954

 

The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for total investments that use Level 3 inputs for the nine months ended September 30, 2017:

 

		For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
		Senior Secured Loans First Lien				Senior Secured Loans Second Lien				Equity Investments				Total
Fair value, beginning of period		$	13,317			$	14,833			$	1,805			$	29,955
Purchases			3,167				2,950				5,424				11,541
Net realized gain (loss)			27				(28	)			—				(1	)
Amortization of premium			49				15				—				64
Paid-in-kind interest			198				289				—				487
Sales			(5,340	)			(1,500	)			—				(6,840	)
Paydowns			(44	)			(25	)			—				(69	)
Net change in unrealized appreciation			27				271				121				419
Fair value, end of period		$	11,401			$	16,805			$	7,350			$	35,556
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in changes in net assets attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to investments still held at the reporting date		$	8			$	243			$	119			$	370

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company did not have any transfers between levels.

 

 

The following provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for total investments that use Level 3 inputs for the nine months ended September 30, 2016:

 

		For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
		Senior Secured Loans First Lien				Senior Secured Loans Second Lien				Equity Investments				Total
Fair value beginning of period		$	12,217			$	11,413			$	1,870			$	25,500
Purchases of investments			7,173				4,443				177				11,793
Amortization of discount (premium)			33				(3	)			—				30
Paid-in-kind interest			100				442				—				542
Proceeds from sales and repayments of investments			(8,093	)			(5,019	)			—				(13,112	)
Net change in unrealized depreciation			135				(30	)			—				105
Fair value end of period		$	11,565			$	11,246			$	2,047			$	24,858
The amount of total gains (losses) for the period included in changes in net assets attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to investments still held at the reporting date		$	(28	)		$	(114	)		$	—			$	(142	)

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company did not have any transfers between levels.

 

The following table presents the quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements of the investment portfolio, as of September 30, 2017:

 

		Fair Value				Valuation Techniques		Unobservable input		Range		Weighted Average
Senior Secured Loans - First Lien		$	9,225			Market comparables		Market yield (%)		94.3% - 99.6%			97.3%
								EBITDA Multiples (x)		2.8x - 3.8x			3.1x
Senior Secured Loans - First Lien		$	2,176			Cost		Cost		100.00%			100.0%
Senior Secured Loans - Second Lien		$	7,520			Market quotes		Indicative Dealer Quotes		98.0% - 102.5%			100.4%
Senior Secured Loans - Second Lien		$	9,285			Market comparables		Market yield (%)		69.0% - 99.9%			87.2%
								EBITDA Multiples (x)		0.60x - 7.5x			4.0x
Equity Investments		$	1,926			Market comparables		Market yield (%)		87.0% - 209.0%			96.0%
								Book Value Multiples (x)		0.95x - 7.5x			1.2x
Equity Investments		$	5,424			Cost		Cost		100.00%			100.0%

 

The following table presents the quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements of the investment portfolio, as of December 31, 2016:

 

		Fair Value				Valuation Techniques		Unobservable input		Range		Weighted Average
Senior Secured Loans - First Lien		$	4,304			Market quotes		Indicative Dealer Quotes		98.6% - 99.8%			99.1%
Senior Secured Loans - First Lien		$	9,013			Market comparables		Market yield (%)		94.1% - 100.0%			97.3%
								EBITDA Multiples (x)		3.0x - 5.0x			3.8x
Senior Secured Loans - Second Lien		$	5,963			Market quotes		Indicative Dealer Quotes		96.0% - 102.8%			99.4%
Senior Secured Loans - Second Lien		$	8,870			Market comparables		Market yield (%)		62.0% - 101.5%			86.7%
								EBITDA Multiples (x)		5.0x - 9.0x			7.1x
Equity Investments		$	1,805			Market comparables		Market yield (%)		85.0% - 103.0%			91.5%
								EBITDA Multiples (x)		0.9x - 9.0x			1.1x

 

 

NOTE G – FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

The following is a schedule of financial highlights of the Company for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016:

 

		Nine Months Ended
		September 30,  2017				September 30,  2016
Per share data
Net asset value, beginning of period		$	9.41			$	9.85
Results of operations (a)
Net investment income			0.28				0.22
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments			0.11				0.03
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations			0.39				0.25
Capital share transactions
Issuance of common stock (b)			0.02				—
Total increase in net assets			0.41				0.25
Net asset value, end of period		$	9.82			$	10.10
Shares outstanding at end of period			4,000,010				3,800,010
Total return (c)			4.02	%			2.53	%
Ratio/Supplemental data (d)
Net assets, end of period			39,274				38,373
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets (e)			4.77	%			4.76	%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets			2.90	%			2.25	%
Portfolio turnover			21.65	%			46.68	%

 

(a)

Per share data was derived by using the weighted average shares outstanding during the applicable period.

(b)

The issuance of common stock on a per share basis reflects the incremental net asset value change as a result of the issuance of shares of common stock. The issuance of common stock at a price that is greater than the net asset value per share results in an increase in net asset value per share.

(c)

The total return for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 was calculated by taking the increase in net assets resulting from operations of the Company for the period divided by the average net assets during the period.

(d)

The financial information has not been annualized in computing ratios and may not be indicative of full year results.

(e)

The effect of the management fee waiver discussed in Note D is 0.52% and 0.30% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

 

NOTE H – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

Management performed an evaluation of the Company’s activity through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there have been no events that have occurred that would require adjustments to the Company’s disclosures in the financial statements, except for the following:

 

On November 10, 2017, the Company entered into the First Amendment to the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Amendment”) between the Company and the Adviser. The Amendment amended Section 3(a) of the Investment Advisory Agreement to provide that base management fees are calculated at an annual rate of 2.00% of the Company’s gross assets if the Company’s gross assets are less than $250,000,000; 1.75% of the Company’s gross assets if the Company’s gross assets are equal to or greater than $250,000,000 but less than $750,000,000; and 1.50% of the Company’s gross assets if the Company’s gross assets are equal to or greater than $750,000,000.

 

 

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

 

Forward Looking Statements

 

This report 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 us, our portfolio investments, our industry, our beliefs, and our assumptions. Words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “would,” “should,” “targets,” “projects,” and variations of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, some of which are beyond our control and are difficult to predict, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward looking statements including, without limitation:

 

●	The effect of an economic downturn on our portfolio companies’ ability to continue to operate, which could lead to the loss of some or all of our investments in such portfolio companies;
●	a contraction of available credit, which could impair our lending and investment activities;
●	interest rate volatility, which could adversely affect our results, particularly if we elect to use leverage as part of our investment strategy;
●	our future operating results;
●	our business prospects and the prospects of our portfolio companies;
●	our contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties;
●	the ability of our portfolio companies to achieve their objectives;
●	competition with other entities for investment opportunities;
●	the speculative and illiquid nature of our investments;
●	the use of borrowed money to finance a portion of our investments;
●	the adequacy of our financing sources and working capital;
●	the costs associated with being a public entity;
●	the loss of key personnel;
●	the timing of cash flows, if any, from the operations of our portfolio companies;
●	the ability of our Advisor to locate suitable investments for us and to monitor and administer our investments;
●	our ability to attract and retain highly talented professionals that can provide services to our Advisor and Administrator;
●	our ability to qualify and maintain our qualification as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code and as a BDC; and
●	the effect of legal, tax and regulatory changes.

 

Although we believe that the assumptions on which these forward looking statements are based are reasonable, some of those assumptions are based on the work of third parties and any of those assumptions could prove to be inaccurate; as a result, the forward looking statements based on those assumptions also could prove to be inaccurate. In light of these and other uncertainties, the inclusion of a projection or forward looking statement in this report 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 report. We do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward looking statements or any other information contained herein, except as required by applicable law. The safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or the Exchange Act, which preclude civil liability for certain forward looking statements are not applicable to us since we are a BDC under the 1940 Act. As used herein, the terms “we,” “our” and “us” refer to Parkview Capital Credit, Inc.

 

Overview

 

We were incorporated under the laws of the State of Maryland on November 25, 2014. We have elected to be regulated as a BDC under the 1940 Act, and intend to elect to be treated as a RIC for federal income tax purposes. As such, we are required to comply with various regulatory requirements, such as the requirement to invest at least 70% of our assets in “qualifying assets,” source of income limitations, asset diversification requirements, and the requirement to distribute annually at least 90% of our taxable income and tax-exempt interest.

 

All amounts presented are in thousands, except share and per share data.

 

 

Revenues

 

We generate revenues in the form of interest income from the debt securities we hold and dividends and capital appreciation on either direct equity investments or equity interests obtained in connection with originating loans, such as options, warrants or conversion rights. We expect some of the debt securities we will hold will be floating rate in nature. The debt we invest in will typically not be rated by any rating agency, but if it were, it is likely that such debt would be below investment grade. We intend to structure our debt investments with interest payable quarterly, semi-annually or annually, but we may structure certain investments with terms to provide for longer interest payment periods or to allow interest to be paid by adding amounts due to the principal balance of the loan, resulting in deferred cash receipts. In addition, we may also generate revenue in the form of commitment, loan origination, structuring or diligence fees, fees for providing managerial assistance to our portfolio companies, and possibly consulting fees. Certain of these fees may be capitalized and amortized as additional interest income over the life of the related loan.

 

Expenses

 

We anticipate that all investment professionals and staff of our Advisor, when and to the extent engaged in providing us investment advisory and management services, and the base compensation, bonus and benefits, and the routine overhead expenses, of such personnel allocable to such services, will be provided and paid for by our Advisor.

 

We bear all other costs and expenses of our operations, administration and transactions, including, but not limited to, those relating to:

 

●	organization expenses;
●	calculating our net asset value (including the cost and expenses of any independent valuation firms);
●	expenses, including travel expense, incurred by our Advisor, its investment professionals, or payable to third parties, performing due diligence on prospective portfolio companies;
●	the costs of the offerings of common shares and other securities, if any;
●	the base management fee and any incentive fee;
●	certain costs and expenses relating to distributions paid on our shares;
●	administration reimbursements payable under our Investment Advisory Agreement;
●	debt service and other costs of borrowings or other financing arrangements;
●	the allocated costs incurred by our Advisor in providing managerial assistance to those portfolio companies that request it;
●	amounts payable to third parties relating to, or associated with, making or holding investments;
●	transfer agent and custodial fees;
●	costs of hedging;
●	commissions and other compensation payable to brokers or dealers;
●	federal, state and local taxes;
●	independent director fees and expenses;
●	costs of preparing financial statements and maintaining books and records and filing reports or other documents with the SEC (or other regulatory bodies) and other reporting and compliance costs, including registration and listing fees, and the compensation of professionals responsible for the preparation of the foregoing;
●	the costs of any reports, proxy statements or other notices to our stockholders (including printing and mailing costs), the costs of any stockholders’ meetings and the compensation of investor relations personnel responsible for the preparation of the foregoing and related matters;
●	our fidelity bond;
●	directors and officers/errors and omissions liability insurance, and any other insurance premiums;
●	indemnification payments;
●	direct costs and expenses of administration, including audit and legal costs; and
●	all other expenses reasonably incurred by us in connection with making investments and administering our business.

 

From time to time, our Advisor may pay amounts owed by us to third-party providers of goods or services. We will subsequently reimburse our Advisor for such amounts paid on our behalf. Other than with respect to our initial organization and operating costs, as described above, there is no contractual cap on the reasonable costs and expenses for which our Advisor will be reimbursed. In addition, we will reimburse our Advisor for the allocable portion of the compensation paid by our Advisor (or its affiliates) to our chief compliance officer and chief financial officer (based on the percentage of time such individuals devote, on an estimated basis, to our business and affairs). All of these expenses will ultimately be borne by our stockholders.

 

 

Portfolio and Investment Activity

 

The fair value of our investments was approximately $35,556 (excluding $14,998 held in U.S. Treasury Bills) and $29,955 (excluding $11,999 held in U.S. Treasury Bills) in 12 and 11 portfolio companies as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. Our investment activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 is as follows (information presented herein is at amortized cost unless otherwise indicated):

 

		Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
		2017				2016
Amortized cost of investments, beginning		$	44,036			$	25,746
Cost of investments purchased			52,031				34,291
Paid-in-kind interest			487				542
Proceeds from sales and paydowns of investments			(44,399	)			(35,610	)
Net amortization of premium on investments			64				30
Realized gain (loss) on sold/repaid investments			(2	)			1
Amortized cost of investments, ending		$	52,217			$	25,000

 

Refer to “Part I. Financial Information, Item 1. Financial Statements – Note E – Investment Portfolio” of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for a summary of the composition of our portfolio at amortized cost and fair value as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

 

As of September 30, 2017 and 2016, the investments in our portfolio were purchased at a weighted average price of 99.5% and 99.7% of par value, respectively. The weighted average yields, based on the amortized cost and fair value of our portfolio as of September 30, 2017, were 11.3% and 11.0%, respectively, and as of September 30, 2016, were 11.4%, and 11.4%, respectively.

 

Our investment in Action Resources is on non-accrual. Action Resources represents 8.5% of our portfolio at fair value as of September 30, 2017.

 

Direct Origination

 

We intend to leverage our Advisor’s industry relationships to directly source investment opportunities. Such investments are originated or structured for us or made by us and are not generally available to the broader market. These investments may include both debt and equity components. We believe directly originated investments may offer higher returns and more favorable protections than broadly syndicated transactions. The following tables present certain selected information regarding the direct originations entered into during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and the year ended December 31, 2016: 

 

		For the Nine Months Ended				For the Year Ended
New Direct Originations		September 30, 2017				December 31, 2016
Total Commitments (including unfunded commitments)		$	7,600			$	14,150
Paid-in-Kind Interest			—				155
Exited Investments (including partial paydowns)			—				—
Net Direct Origination		$	7,600			$	14,305

 

 

		For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017								For the Year Ended December 31, 2016
		Commitment								Commitment
New Direct Originations by Asset Class		Amount				Percentage				Amount				Percentage
Senior Secured Loans - First Lien		$	2,176				29	%		$	9,150				65	%
Senior Secured Loans - Second Lien			—				—				5,000				35	%
Equity Investments			5,424				71	%			—				—
		$	7,600				100	%		$	14,150				100	%

 

		For the Nine Months Ended				For the Year Ended
		September 30, 2017				December 31, 2016
Average New Direct Origination Commitment Amount		$	3,800			$	3,538
Weighted Average Maturity for New Senior Secured Direct Originations			0.50 years				3.16 years
Gross Portfolio Yield (based on amortized cost) of New Direct Originations Funded during Period			9.4	%			14.0	%

 

The following table presents certain selected information regarding our direct originations as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

 

		September 30,				December 31,
Characteristics of All Direct Originations held in Portfolio		2017				2016
Number of Portfolio Companies			6				5
Average Annual EBITDA of Portfolio Companies		$	3,550			$	5,800
Average Leverage Through Tranche of Portfolio Companies - Excluding Equity/Other and Collateralized Securities (1)			9.50	x			6.53	x
Gross Portfolio Yield (based on amortized cost) of Funded Direct Originations			13.2	%			14.5	%

 

(1) Average Leverage Through Tranche of Portfolio Companies - Excluding Equity-Other and Collateralized Securities is 2.89x and 3.34x as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, excluding the securities that are currently on non-accrual.

 

Portfolio Composition by Strategy and Industry

 

Although our primary focus is to invest in directly originated transactions, in certain circumstances we will also invest in the broadly syndicated loan and high yield markets. Broadly syndicated loans and bonds are generally more liquid than our directly originated investments and provide a complement to our less liquid strategies.

 

The table below summarizes the composition of our investment portfolio by strategy and enumerates the percentage, by fair value, of the total portfolio assets in such strategies:

 

		September 30, 2017								December 31, 2016
Portfolio Composition by Strategy		Fair Value				Percentage of Portfolio				Fair Value				Percentage of Portfolio
Direct Origination		$	28,036				55	%		$	19,688				47	%
Broadly Syndicated			7,520				15	%			10,267				24	%
U.S. Government Securities			14,998				30	%			11,999				29	%
		$	50,554				100	%		$	41,954				100	%

 

Refer to “Part I. Financial Information, Item 1. Financial Statements – Note E” of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for a description of investments by industry classification and the percentage, by fair value, of the total portfolio assets in such industries.

 

 

Portfolio Asset Quality

 

In addition to various risk management and monitoring tools, our Advisor uses an investment rating system to characterize and monitor the expected level of returns on each investment in our portfolio. Our Advisor uses an investment rating scale of 1 to 5. The following is a description of the conditions associated with each investment rating:

 

Investment Rating		Summary Description
1		Investment exceeding expectations and/or capital gain expected.
2		Performing investment generally executing in accordance with the portfolio company’s business plan—full return of principal and interest expected. Each investment is initially rated 2.
3		Performing investment requiring closer monitoring.
4		Underperforming investment—some loss of interest or dividend possible, but still expecting a positive return on investment.
5		Underperforming investment with expected loss of interest and some principal.

 

The following table shows the distribution of our investments on the 1 to 5 investment rating scale at fair value as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

 

		September 30, 2017								December 31, 2016
Investment Rating		Fair Value				Percentage of Portfolio				Fair Value				Percentage of Portfolio
1		$	—				—			$	—				—
2			38,525				76	%			38,095				91	%
3			7,744				15	%			—				—
4			—				—				3,859				9	%
5			4,285				9	%			—				—
Total		$	50,554				100	%		$	41,954				100	%

 

The amount of the portfolio in each grading category may vary substantially from period to period resulting primarily from changes in the composition of the portfolio as a result of new investment, repayment and exit activities. In addition, changes in the grade of investments may be made to reflect our expectation of performance and changes in investment values.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

Refer to “Part I. Financial Information, Item 1. Financial Statements - Note B – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for a description of recent accounting pronouncements.

 

Results of Operations

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016

 

Investment Income

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, total investment income totaled $949 and $1,010, respectively, of which $670 and $551, respectively, was attributable to portfolio interest earned on our first and second lien senior secured loans, $167 and $67, respectively, was attributable to dividend income earned and $19 and $28, respectively, was attributable to amortization of loan origination fees received.

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, $93 and $364, respectively, of our total investment income constituted PIK interest. As of September 30, 2017, four of our investments paid all or a portion of their interest payments in the form of PIK interest, including our position in Action Resources, which was restructured so that the entire position is payable in PIK interest. Action Resources was placed on non-accrual during the three months ended June 30, 2017 and accordingly our investment income does not include any PIK interest related to Action Resources for the three months ended September 30, 2017. The decrease in investment income was primarily due to the Action Resources investment being on non-accrual, partially offset by increases in the size of our overall portfolio.

 

 

Operating Expenses

 

Total operating expenses were $622 for the three months ended September 30, 2017, and consisted of base management fees of $269 (less a fee waiver of $71), professional fees of $200 and other general and administrative fees of $224. Total operating expenses were $563 for the three months ended September 30, 2016, and consisted of base management fees of $228 (less a fee waiver of $25), professional fees of $196 and other general and administrative fees of $164 . We did not incur any incentive fees for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016. The increase in operating expenses was primarily driven by an increase in general and administrative expenses resulting from increased travel expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2017. Our operating expenses were 1.66% and 1.48% of our average net assets for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. As we continue to execute our strategy and grow our portfolio, we expect our operating expenses as a percentage of our average net assets to decrease.

 

In order to meet the diversification tests required to qualify as a RIC, we acquired $15,000, $13,000 and $12,500 in face value of short-term U.S. Treasury Bills on September 27, 2017, June 29, 2017 and March 29, 2017, respectively. These transactions had the effect of increasing management fees payable to the Advisor in an amount of $71 for the three months ended September 30, 2017, all of which was waived by our Advisor. We acquired $10,000 and $12,500 in face value of short-term U.S. Treasury Bills on June 28, 2016 and March 31, 2016, respectively. These transactions had the effect of increasing management fees payable to the Advisor in an amount of $25 for the three months ended September 30, 2016, all of which was also waived by the Advisor.

 

Professional fees include legal, audit, compliance, valuation, technology and other professional fees incurred related to our management. Other general and administrative expenses include custody, printer fees, research, subscriptions and other costs.

 

Net Investment Income

 

Our net investment income totaled $327 and $447, respectively ($0.08 and $0.12 per weighted average shares outstanding), for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.

 

Net Realized Gain on Investments

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, we had net realized gains of $9 and $13 resulting from the sale of investments in our portfolio. 

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation on Investments

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments reflects the net change in the fair value of our investment portfolio. For the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, we had net unrealized appreciation on our portfolio of $307 and $212, respectively.  

 

Changes in Net Assets from Operations

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, we recorded a net increase in net assets resulting from operations of $643 and $672 ($0.16 and $0.18 per weighted average shares outstanding), respectively.

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016

 

Investment Income

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, total investment income totaled $2,878 and $2,655, respectively, of which $1,994 and $1,823, respectively, was attributable to portfolio interest earned on our first and second lien senior secured loans, $309 and $200, respectively, was attributable to dividend income earned and $88 and $90, respectively, was attributable to amortization of loan origination fees received. The increase in investment income was due to the increase in the size of our portfolio.

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, $487 and $542, respectively, of our total investment income constituted PIK interest. As of September 30, 2017, four of our investments paid all or a portion of their interest payments in the form of PIK interest, including our position in Action Resources, which was restructured so that the entire position is payable in PIK interest. Action Resources was placed on non-accrual during the quarter ended June 30, 2017 and accordingly our investment income does not include any PIK interest related to Action Resources since the quarter ended March 31, 2017.

 

 

Operating Expenses

 

Total operating expenses were $1,790 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, and consisted of base management fees of $755 (less a fee waiver of $195), professional fees of $626 and other general and administrative fees of $604. Total operating expenses were $1,802 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, and consisted of base management fees of $695 (less a fee waiver of $112), professional fees of $587 and other general and administrative fees of $548 and provision for taxes of $84. We did not incur any incentive fees for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016. The decrease in operating expenses was primarily driven by a decrease in the provision for taxes offset by an increase in general and administrative expenses resulting from increased travel expense and service fees and an increase in professional fees resulting from consultant fees. Our operating expenses were 4.77% and 4.76% of our average net assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. As we continue to execute our strategy, we expect our operating expenses as a percentage of our average net assets to decrease.

 

In order to meet the diversification tests required to qualify as a RIC, we acquired $15,000, $13,000, $12,500 and $12,000 in face value of short-term U.S. Treasury Bills on September 27, 2017, June 29, 2017, March 29, 2017 and December 29, 2016, respectively. These transactions had the effect of increasing management fees payable to the Advisor in an amount of $195 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, all of which was waived by the Advisor. We acquired $10,000 and $12,500 in face value of short-term U.S. Treasury Bills on June 28, 2016 and March 31, 2016, respectively. These transactions had the effect of increasing management fees payable to the Advisor in an amount of $112, all of which was also waived by the Advisor.

 

Professional fees include legal, audit, compliance, valuation, technology and other professional fees incurred related to our management. Other general and administrative expenses include custody, printer fees, research, subscriptions and other costs.

  

Net Investment Income

 

Our net investment income totaled $1,088 and $853, respectively ($0.28 and $0.22 per weighted average shares outstanding), for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.

 

Net Realized Gain on Investments

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, we had net realized gains of $2 and $1 resulting from the sale of investments in our portfolio. 

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation on Investments

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments reflects the net change in the fair value of our investment portfolio. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, we had net unrealized appreciation on our portfolio of $419 and $105, respectively.

 

Changes in Net Assets from Operations

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, we recorded a net increase in net assets resulting from operations of $1,509 and $959 ($0.39 and $0.25 per weighted average shares outstanding), respectively.

 

Hedging

 

We may, but are not required to, enter into interest rate, foreign exchange or other derivative agreements to hedge interest rate, currency, credit or other risks, but we do not generally intend to enter into any such derivative agreements for speculative purposes. Such hedging activities, which will be in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, may include the use of futures, options and forward contracts. If we enter into hedging transactions, we will bear the costs incurred in connection with entering into, administering and settling any such derivative contracts. There can be no assurance any hedging strategy we employ will be successful. As of September 30, 2017, we had not entered into any hedging transactions.

 

 

Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

As of September 30, 2017, we had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $1,900. We raise capital through a private offering of our shares in order to acquire a portfolio of debt and equity investments consistent with our investment objective and strategy. We generate cash flows from fees, interest and dividends earned from our investments as well as principal repayments and proceeds from sales of our investments. The decrease in cash of $3,591 during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was primarily driven by our investments in Lone Star Brewery Development, Inc., Lionbridge Technologies and Ebony Media Holdings, LLC, offset by the refinance of Turning Point Brands, Inc. (formerly North Atlantic Trading Company, Inc.) and the sale of our investment in InfoGroup, Inc.

 

Prior to deploying the capital we raise in our private offering of shares, we intend to invest in cash equivalents, U.S. government securities, repurchase agreements and high quality debt instruments maturing in one year or less from the time of investment, consistent with our BDC election and our intent to be taxed as a RIC.

 

We may borrow funds to make investments, to the extent we determine that additional capital would allow us to take advantage of additional investment opportunities, if the market for debt financing presents attractively priced debt financing opportunities, or if our board of directors determines that leveraging our portfolio would be in our best interests.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

Our financial statements are prepared in conformity with GAAP, which requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Critical accounting policies are those that require the application of management’s most difficult, subjective, or complex judgments, often because of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain and that may change in subsequent periods. In preparing the financial statements, management has made estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. In preparing the financial statements, management has utilized available information, including our past history, industry standards and the current economic environment, among other factors, in forming its estimates and judgments, giving due consideration to materiality. Actual results may differ from these estimates. In addition, other companies may utilize different estimates, which may impact the comparability of our results of operations to those of companies in similar businesses. Refer to “Part I. Financial Information, Item 1. Financial Statements - Note B – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for a description of the summary of significant accounting policies.

 

Contractual Obligations

 

We have entered into an agreement with our Advisor to provide us with investment advisory services. Refer to “Part I. Financial Information, Item 1. Financial Statements – Note D – Related Party Transactions – Advisory Agreement” for a discussion of the fees payable pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

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

 

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

 

We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates. As of September 30, 2017, our portfolio consisted of investments paying variable rates and fixed rates of interest. In addition, in the future we may seek to borrow funds in order to make additional investments. If we borrow funds to make additional investments, our net investment income will depend, in part, upon the difference between the rate at which we borrow funds and the rate at which we invest those funds. As a result, we would be subject to risks relating to changes in market interest rates. In periods of rising interest rates when we have debt outstanding, our cost of funds would increase, which could reduce our net investment income, especially to the extent we hold fixed rate investments. If deemed prudent, we may use interest rate risk management techniques in an effort to minimize our exposure to interest rate fluctuations. These techniques may include various interest rate hedging activities to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act. Adverse developments resulting from changes in interest rates or hedging transactions could have a materially adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

A rise in the general level of interest rates can be expected to lead to higher interest rates applicable to our debt investments, especially to the extent that we hold variable rate investments. However, currently 21% of our portfolio pays variable rates of interest. An increase in interest rates for these variable rate investments could make it easier for us to meet or exceed our incentive fee return, as defined in our Investment Advisory Agreement, and may result in a substantial increase in our net investment income, and also to the amount of incentive fees payable to our Advisor with respect to our increasing pre-incentive fee net investment income.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

 

An evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) was carried out by us under the supervision and with the participation of our chief executive officer, who serves as our principal executive officer, and our chief financial officer, who serves as our principal financial officer. Based upon that evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that, as of September 30, 2017, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure (i) that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (ii) that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, in order to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013). There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) or 15d-15(f)) that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2017 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

 

Although we may, from time to time, be involved in litigation arising out of our operations in the normal course of business or otherwise, neither we nor the Advisor is currently a party to any pending material legal proceedings, nor, to our knowledge, is any material legal proceeding threatened against us or against the Advisor.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

 

Information regarding the Company’s risk factors appears in “Part I. – Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, filed with the SEC on March 16, 2017. With the exception of the below paragraph, there have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016.

 

The interest rates of our term loans to our portfolio companies that extend beyond 2021 might be subject to change based on recent regulatory changes

 

LIBOR, the London interbank offered rate, is the basic rate of interest used in lending between banks on the London interbank market and is widely used as a reference for setting the interest rate on loans globally. We typically use LIBOR as a reference rate in term loans we extend to portfolio companies such that the interest due to us pursuant to a term loan extended to a partner company is calculated using LIBOR. Some of our term loan agreements with partner companies contain a stated minimum value for LIBOR.

 

On July 27, 2017, the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority, which regulates LIBOR, announced that it intends to phase out LIBOR by the end of 2021. It is unclear if at that time whether or not LIBOR will cease to exist or if new methods of calculating LIBOR will be established such that it continues to exist after 2021. The U.S. Federal Reserve, in conjunction with the Alternative Reference Rates Committee, a steering committee comprised of large US financial institutions, is considering replacing U.S. dollar LIBOR with a new index calculated by short term repurchase agreements, backed by Treasury securities. The future of LIBOR at this time is uncertain. If LIBOR ceases to exist, we may need to renegotiate the credit agreements extending beyond 2021 with our portfolio companies that utilize LIBOR as a factor in determining the interest rate to replace LIBOR with the new standard that is established.

 

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

 

None.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

 

None.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

 

None.

 

Item 5. Other Information.

 

First Amendment to the Investment Advisory Agreement

 

On November 10, 2017, the Company entered into the First Amendment to the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Amendment”) between the Company and the Adviser. The Amendment amended Section 3(a) of the Investment Advisory Agreement to provide that base management fees are calculated at an annual rate of 2.00% of the Company’s gross assets if the Company’s gross assets are less than $250,000,000; 1.75% of the Company’s gross assets if the Company’s gross assets are equal to or greater than $250,000,000 but less than $750,000,000; and 1.50% of the Company’s gross assets if the Company’s gross assets are equal to or greater than $750,000,000. Prior to the Amendment, base management fees were calculated at an annual rate of 2.00% of the Company’s gross assets regardless of the amount of the Company’s gross assets. No other sections of the Investment Advisory Agreement were amended as a result of the Amendment.

 

The foregoing description of the Amendment does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Amendment, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

 

Item 6. Exhibits.

 

(a) Exhibits

 

10.1*	First Amendment to the Investment Advisory Agreement by and between Parkview Capital Credit, Inc. and Parkview Advisors, LLC, dated November 10, 2017.
31.1*	Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2*	Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1*	Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350)

 

*  Filed herewith

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

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

 

	PARKVIEW CAPITAL CREDIT, INC.
Date: November 13, 2017	/s/ KEITH W. SMITH
	Keith W. Smith
	Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
Date: November 13, 2017	/s/ CHARLES M. JACOBSON
	Charles M. Jacobson
	Chief Financial Officer
	(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

 

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