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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 JUNE 30, 2018
OR

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM        TO       
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 814-01047
FS Investment Corporation III
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland
90-0994912
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
201 Rouse Boulevard
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
19112
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(215) 495-1150
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes ☒ 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 288,478,887 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding as of August 10, 2018.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1
2
3
4
5
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73
PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
74
74
74
74
74
74
74
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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
Financial Statements.
FS Investment Corporation III
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
June 30, 2018
(Unaudited)
December 31, 2017
Assets
Investments, at fair value
Non-controlled/unaffiliated investments (amortized cost—$3,365,774 and $3,326,008, respectively)
$ 3,320,189 $ 3,301,261
Non-controlled/affiliated investments (amortized cost—$80,423 and $107,137, respectively)
35,815 40,265
Total investments, at fair value (amortized cost—$3,446,197 and $3,433,145, respectively)
3,356,004 3,341,526
Cash
184,853 359,975
Foreign currency, at fair value (cost—$8,440 and $8,178, respectively)
8,162 8,369
Due from counterparty
113,654 98,005
Receivable for investments sold and repaid
3,008 675
Interest receivable
41,685 35,499
Deferred financing costs
1,274 1,874
Receivable due on total return swap(1)
2,030 1,107
Prepaid expenses and other assets
116 250
Total assets
$ 3,710,786 $ 3,847,280
Liabilities
Unrealized depreciation on total return swap(1)
$ 10,941 $ 3,756
Payable for investments purchased
7,617 22,175
Repurchase agreement payable (net of deferred financing costs of  $414 and $611, respectively)(1)
299,586 299,389
Credit facilities payable (net of deferred financing costs of  $124 and $196, respectively)(1)
1,010,576 1,087,504
Stockholder distributions payable
9,027
Management fees payable
14,237 17,015
Subordinated income incentive fees payable(2)
11,181 14,487
Administrative services expense payable
766 277
Interest payable(1)
13,749 10,870
Directors’ fees payable
263 253
Other accrued expenses and liabilities
2,310 2,830
Total liabilities
1,380,253 1,458,556
Commitments and contingencies(3)
Stockholders’ equity
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 550,000,000 shares authorized, 290,431,939 and 290,566,041 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
290 291
Capital in excess of par value
2,527,839 2,529,098
Accumulated net realized losses on investments and total return swap(4)
(99,726) (57,587)
Accumulated undistributed net investment income(4)
3,542 12,106
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, total return swap, secured borrowing and unrealized gain/loss on foreign currency
(101,412) (95,184)
Total stockholders’ equity
2,330,533 2,388,724
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$ 3,710,786 $ 3,847,280
Net asset value per share of common stock at period end
$ 8.02 $ 8.22
(1)
See Note 8 for a discussion of the Company’s financing arrangements.
(2)
See Note 2 for a discussion of the methodology employed by the Company in calculating the subordinated income incentive fees.
(3)
See Note 9 for a discussion of the Company’s commitments and contingencies.
(4)
See Note 5 for a discussion of the sources of distributions paid by the Company.
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FS Investment Corporation III
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2018
2017
2018
2017
Investment income
From non-controlled/unaffiliated investments:
Interest income
$ 75,529 $ 73,260 $ 149,750 $ 145,920
Paid-in-kind interest income
6,340 5,953 12,515 11,657
Fee income
5,381 12,784 7,164 18,703
Dividend income
77 74 77 74
From non-controlled/affiliated investments:
Interest income
1,116 835 2,062 1,779
Paid-in-kind interest income
210 400 423 625
Fee income
5 7 483 192
Total investment income
88,658 93,313 172,474 178,950
Operating expenses
Management fees(1)
14,446 19,173 33,524 37,789
Subordinated income incentive fees(2)
11,181 11,493 12,804 21,112
Administrative services expenses
662 710 1,516 1,529
Stock transfer agent fees
391 391 778 778
Accounting and administrative fees
283 277 560 555
Interest expense
16,560 12,966 31,252 24,786
Directors’ fees
263 264 713 525
Offering costs
432 936
Other general and administrative expenses
722 775 1,506 1,514
Operating expenses
44,508 46,481 82,653 89,524
Management fees waiver(1)
(209) (2,397) (2,594) (3,901)
Net expenses
44,299 44,084 80,059 85,623
Net investment income
44,359 49,229 92,415 93,327
Realized and unrealized gain/loss
Net realized gain (loss) on investments:
Non-controlled/unaffiliated investments
(169) 696 (23,034) 4,608
Non-controlled/affiliated investments
(29,568) (29,568)
Net realized gain (loss) on total return swap(3)
4,952 939 10,237 7,179
Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency
137 226 137
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments:
Non-controlled/unaffiliated investments
7,438 6,949 (20,838) 18,532
Non-controlled/affiliated investments
21,256 (15,565) 22,264 (23,882)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on total
return swap(3)
(9,381) (3,522) (7,185) (2,398)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on secured borrowing(3)
(4) (49)
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency
(428) 610 (469) 610
Total net realized gain (loss) and unrealized appreciation
(depreciation)
(5,900) (9,760) (48,367) 4,737
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
$ 38,459 $ 39,469 $ 44,048 $ 98,064
Per share information—basic and diluted
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
(Earnings per Share)
$ 0.13 $ 0.14 $ 0.15 $ 0.35
Weighted average shares outstanding
289,016,832 279,897,011 289,082,789 277,154,502
(1)
See Note 4 for a discussion of the waiver by FSIC III Advisor, LLC, the Company’s former investment adviser, of certain management fees to which it was otherwise entitled during the applicable period.
(2)
See Note 2 for a discussion of the methodology employed by the Company in calculating the subordinated income incentive fees.
(3)
See Note 8 for a discussion of the Company’s financing arrangements.
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FS Investment Corporation III
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets
(in thousands)
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2018
2017
Operations
Net investment income
$ 92,415 $ 93,327
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, total return swap and foreign currency(1)
(42,139) 11,924
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
1,426 (5,350)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on total return swap(1)
(7,185) (2,398)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on secured borrowing(1)
(49)
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency
(469) 610
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
44,048 98,064
Stockholder distributions(2)
Distributions from net investment income
(100,979) (96,953)
Net decrease in net assets resulting from stockholder distributions
(100,979) (96,953)
Capital share transactions(3)
Issuance of common stock
88,459
Reinvestment of stockholder distributions
47,956 49,357
Repurchases of common stock
(49,216) (34,479)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions
(1,260) 103,337
Total increase in net assets
(58,191) 104,448
Net assets at beginning of period
2,388,724 2,323,940
Net assets at end of period
$ 2,330,533 $ 2,428,388
Accumulated undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income(2)
$ 3,542 $ 92
(1)
See Note 8 for a discussion of the Company’s financing arrangements.
(2)
See Note 5 for a discussion of the sources of distributions paid by the Company.
(3)
See Note 3 for a discussion of the Company’s capital share transactions.
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FS Investment Corporation III
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2018
2017
Cash flows from operating activities
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
$ 44,048 $ 98,064
Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Purchases of investments
(625,964) (787,081)
Paid-in-kind interest
(12,938) (12,282)
Proceeds from sales and repayments of investments
575,039 608,257
Net realized (gain) loss on investments
52,602 (4,608)
Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments
(1,426) 5,350
Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on total return swap(1)
7,185 2,398
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on secured borrowing(1)
49
Accretion of discount
(1,791) (6,405)
Amortization of deferred financing costs and discount on secured borrowing
869 928
Amortization of deferred offering costs
936
(Increase) decrease in due from counterparty
(15,649) 10,000
(Increase) decrease in receivable for investments sold and repaid
(2,333) (4,875)
(Increase) decrease in interest receivable
(6,186) (1,042)
(Increase) decrease in receivable due on total return swap(1)
(923) (2,482)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets
134 (126)
Increase (decrease) in payable for investments purchased
(14,558) 1,263
Increase (decrease) in management fees payable
(2,778) (1,047)
Increase (decrease) in subordinated income incentive fees payable
(3,306) (830)
Increase (decrease) in administrative services expense payable
489 380
Increase (decrease) in interest payable(1)
2,879 1,359
Increase (decrease) in directors’ fees payable
10 36
Increase (decrease) in other accrued expenses and liabilities
(520) (792)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
(5,117) (92,550)
Cash flows from financing activities
Issuance of common stock
88,017
Reinvestment of stockholder distributions
47,956 49,357
Repurchases of common stock
(49,216) (34,479)
Offering costs incurred
(1,151)
Stockholder distributions
(91,952) (96,953)
Borrowings under credit facilities(1)
30,000 110,000
Repayments of credit facilities(1)
(107,000)
Deferred financing costs paid
(500)
Net cash provided by financing activities
(170,212) 114,291
Total increase (decrease) in cash
(175,329) 21,741
Cash and foreign currency at beginning of period
368,344 249,862
Cash and foreign currency at end of period
$ 193,015 $ 271,603
Supplemental disclosure
Excise and state taxes paid
$ 530 $ 232
(1)
See Note 8 for a discussion of the Company’s financing arrangements. During the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, the Company paid $0 and $386, respectively, in interest expense on its secured borrowing, $21,379 and $16,850, respectively, in interest expense on the credit facilities and $6,125 and $5,263, respectively, in interest expense pursuant to the repurchase agreement.
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FS Investment Corporation III
Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments
As of June 30, 2018
(in thousands, except share amounts)
Portfolio Company(a)
Footnotes
Industry
Rate(b)
Floor
Maturity
Principal
Amount(c)
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value(d)
Senior Secured Loans—First Lien—101.4%
5 Arch Income Fund 2, LLC
(j)(o)
Diversified Financials
10.5%
11/18/21
$ 138,600 $ 138,755 $ 138,600
Actian Corp.
(g)(i)
Software & Services
L+786
1.0%
6/30/22
21,333 21,333 21,973
AG Group Merger Sub, Inc.
(g)
Commercial & Professional Services
L+750
1.0%
12/29/23
17,542 17,542 18,068
All Systems Holding LLC
(f)(g)(i)
Commercial & Professional Services
L+767
1.0%
10/31/23
50,108 50,108 51,611
Altus Power America, Inc.
Energy
L+750
1.5%
9/30/21
2,988 2,988 2,909
Altus Power America, Inc.
(k)
Energy
L+750
1.5%
9/30/21
335 335 327
Aspect Software, Inc.
(u)
Software & Services
L+400, 6.5% PIK (6.5% Max PIK)
5/25/20
9,745 9,745 8,600
Aspect Software, Inc.
(k)(u)
Software & Services
L+400, 6.5% PIK (6.5% Max PIK)
5/25/20
2,998 2,998 2,646
Aspect Software, Inc.
(f)(u)
Software & Services
L+1050
1.0%
5/25/20
9,770 9,770 8,622
Atlas Aerospace LLC
(f)(g)
Capital Goods
L+725
1.0%
12/29/22
42,667 42,667 43,040
ATX Networks Corp.
(h)(i)(j)(s)
Technology Hardware & Equipment
L+600, 1.0% PIK (1.0% Max PIK)
1.0%
6/11/21
9,506 9,427 9,007
ATX Networks Corp.
(g)(h)(i)(j)(s)
Technology Hardware & Equipment
L+600, 1.0% PIK (1.0% Max PIK)
1.0%
6/11/21
28,962 28,360 27,442
Avaya Inc.
(h)(s)
Technology Hardware & Equipment
L+425
12/15/24
6,363 6,304 6,380
AVF Parent, LLC
(f)(h)
Retailing
L+725
1.3%
3/1/24
29,818 29,818 28,267
BMC Software Finance, Inc.
(k)(s)
Software & Services
L+400
9/10/20
10,000 10,000 9,100
Borden Dairy Co.
(f)(g)
Food, Beverage & Tobacco
L+821
1.0%
7/6/23
48,125 48,125 48,847
CEVA Group Plc
(j)(k)(s)
Transportation
L+500
3/19/19
15,000 14,601 14,925
ConnectiveRx, LLC
(f)(g)(h)(i)
Health Care Equipment & Services
L+826
1.0%
11/25/21
172,364 172,216 176,001
CSafe Acquisition Co., Inc.
Capital Goods
L+725
1.0%
11/1/21
87 87 85
CSafe Acquisition Co., Inc.
(k)
Capital Goods
L+725
1.0%
11/1/21
2,522 2,522 2,465
CSafe Acquisition Co., Inc.
(f)(h)
Capital Goods
L+725
1.0%
10/31/23
22,440 22,440 21,823
CSafe Acquisition Co., Inc.
(k)
Capital Goods
L+725
1.0%
10/31/23
9,426 9,426 9,167
Dade Paper & Bag, LLC
(h)
Capital Goods
L+700
1.0%
6/10/24
5,658 5,658 5,595
Dade Paper & Bag, LLC
(g)(i)
Capital Goods
L+750
1.0%
6/10/24
44,365 44,365 44,864
Eagle Family Foods Group LLC
Food, Beverage & Tobacco
L+650
1.0%
6/14/23
779 771 771
Eagle Family Foods Group LLC
(k)
Food, Beverage & Tobacco
L+650
1.0%
6/14/23
2,728 2,697 2,697
Eagle Family Foods Group LLC
(f)(h)
Food, Beverage & Tobacco
L+650
1.0%
6/14/24
23,380 23,119 23,117
Elo Touch Solutions, Inc.
(h)(s)
Technology Hardware & Equipment
L+600
1.0%
10/31/23
3,484 3,453 3,524
Empire Today, LLC
(f)(g)(h)
Retailing
L+800
1.0%
11/17/22
44,325 44,325 44,768
EmployBridge, LLC
(s)
Commercial & Professional Services
L+500
1.0%
4/18/25
1,703 1,728 1,721
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FS Investment Corporation III
Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
As of June 30, 2018
(in thousands, except share amounts)
Portfolio Company(a)
Footnotes
Industry
Rate(b)
Floor
Maturity
Principal
Amount(c)
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value(d)
Fairway Group Acquisition Co.
(u)
Food & Staples Retailing
12.0% PIK (12.0% Max PIK)
1/3/20
$ 6,538 $ 6,538 $ 6,375
Fairway Group Acquisition Co.
(l)(m)(s)(u)
Food & Staples Retailing
10.0% PIK (10.0% Max PIK)
1/3/20
4,221 3,916 464
Fox Head, Inc.
(f)
Consumer Durables & Apparel
L+850
1.0%
12/19/20
1,072 1,072 1,077
FullBeauty Brands Holdings Corp.
Consumer Durables & Apparel
L+800
1.0%
10/14/20
13,000 13,000 13,000
GC Agile Intermediate Holdings Ltd.
(j)(k)
Commercial & Professional Services
L+650
6/15/23
1,957 1,896 1,896
GC Agile Intermediate Holdings Ltd.
(f)(h)(j)
Commercial & Professional Services
L+650
1.0%
6/15/25
13,296 13,032 13,030
GC Agile Intermediate Holdings Ltd.
(j)(k)
Commercial & Professional Services
L+650
1.0%
6/15/25
6,382 6,255 6,255
GC Agile Intermediate Holdings Ltd.
(j)(k)
Commercial & Professional Services
L+650
1.0%
6/15/25
5,319 5,214 5,214
Greystone Equity Member Corp.
(j)
Diversified Financials
L+725
3.8%
4/1/26
95,415 95,415 95,415
Greystone Equity Member Corp.
(j)(k)
Diversified Financials
L+725
3.8%
4/1/26
23,835 23,835 23,835
Gulf Finance, LLC
(h)(s)
Energy
L+525
1.0%
8/25/23
4,710 4,599 4,087
H.M. Dunn Co., Inc.
(l)(m)(u)(t)
Capital Goods
L+875 PIK (L+875 Max PIK)
6/30/21
6,016 5,786 1,790
Harrison Gypsum, LLC
(f)
Materials
L+700
1.0%
4/29/24
17,928 17,758 17,721
Harrison Gypsum, LLC
(k)
Materials
L+700
1.0%
4/29/24
5,737 5,737 5,670
Hudson Technologies Co.
(g)
Commercial & Professional Services
L+725
1.0%
10/10/23
7,949 7,949 6,826
Hudson Technologies Co.
(k)
Commercial & Professional Services
L+725
1.0%
10/10/23
1,902 1,902 1,633
Hybrid Promotions, LLC
(f)
Consumer Durables & Apparel
L+850
1.0%
12/19/20
6,129 6,129 6,159
Icynene U.S. Acquisition Corp.
(f)(g)(h)(i)(j)
Materials
L+700
1.0%
11/30/24
76,615 76,615 78,868
Industrial Group Intermediate Holdings, LLC
(g)
Materials
L+800
1.3%
5/31/20
10,735 10,735 10,735
JAKKS Pacific, Inc.
Consumer Durables & Apparel
L+900
1.5%
6/14/21
2,374 2,356 2,356
JMC Acquisition Merger Corp.
(f)(g)(h)(i)
Capital Goods
L+750
1.0%
1/29/24
176,168 176,168 176,168
JMC Acquisition Merger Corp.
(k)
Capital Goods
L+750
1.0%
1/29/24
21,787 21,786 21,787
JSS Holdings, Inc.
(f)(g)(h)
Capital Goods
L+800, 0.0% PIK (2.5% Max PIK)
1.0%
3/31/23
65,652 65,103 68,889
JSS Holdings, Inc.
(k)
Capital Goods
L+800, 0.0% PIK (2.5% Max PIK)
1.0%
3/31/23
12,000 12,000 12,592
Kodiak BP, LLC
(f)(g)(h)(i)
Capital Goods
L+725
1.0%
12/1/24
83,922 83,922 82,978
Kodiak BP, LLC
(k)
Capital Goods
L+725
1.0%
12/1/24
3,782 3,782 3,739
Latham Pool Products, Inc.
(g)(h)
Commercial & Professional Services
L+775
1.0%
6/29/21
36,118 36,118 36,118
Logan’s Roadhouse, Inc.
Consumer Services
L+1300 PIK (L+1300 Max PIK)
1.0%
5/5/19
1,523 1,523 1,523
Logan’s Roadhouse, Inc.
Consumer Services
L+1300 PIK (L+1300 Max PIK)
1.0%
5/5/19
342 342 342
Logan’s Roadhouse, Inc.
(k)
Consumer Services
L+1300 PIK (L+1300 Max PIK)
1.0%
5/5/19
220 220 220
Murray Energy Corp.
Energy
L+900
1.0%
2/12/21
9,258 9,188 9,188
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FS Investment Corporation III
Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
As of June 30, 2018
(in thousands, except share amounts)
Portfolio Company(a)
Footnotes
Industry
Rate(b)
Floor
Maturity
Principal
Amount(c)
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value(d)
Nobel Learning Communities, Inc.
Consumer Services
L+450
1.0%
5/5/21
$ 3,354 $ 3,354 $ 3,354
Nobel Learning Communities, Inc.
(k)
Consumer Services
L+450
1.0%
5/5/21
7,826 7,826 7,826
Nobel Learning Communities, Inc.
(f)(g)(h)(i)
Consumer Services
L+378
4.5%
5/5/23
84,472 84,472 83,687
Nobel Learning Communities, Inc.
(k)
Consumer Services
L+375
4.5%
5/5/23
49,689 49,689 49,227
North Haven Cadence Buyer, Inc.
(k)
Consumer Services
L+500
1.0%
9/2/21
750 750 750
North Haven Cadence Buyer, Inc.
(f)(g)
Consumer Services
L+804
1.0%
9/2/22
17,686 17,686 17,687
North Haven Cadence Buyer, Inc.
(k)
Consumer Services
L+750
1.0%
9/2/22
1,917 1,917 1,917
One Call Corp.
(g)(i)
Health Care Equipment & Services
L+375, 6.0% PIK (6.0% Max PIK)
4/11/24
2,687 2,661 2,655
PHRC License, LLC
(f)
Consumer Services
L+850
1.5%
4/28/22
16,875 16,875 17,276
Polymer Additives, Inc.
(f)(i)
Materials
L+886
1.0%
12/19/22
18,920 18,920 19,488
Polymer Additives, Inc.
(f)(h)
Materials
L+833
1.0%
12/19/22
21,623 21,623 22,272
Power Distribution, Inc.
Capital Goods
L+725
1.3%
1/25/23
19,665 19,665 20,133
Production Resource Group, LLC
(f)
Media
L+750
1.0%
1/14/19
65,208 65,208 66,838
Propulsion Acquisition, LLC
(f)(h)(i)(s)
Commercial & Professional Services
L+600
1.0%
7/13/21
60,603 59,393 59,997
Roadrunner Intermediate Acquisition Co., LLC
(f)(g)(h)(i)
Health Care Equipment & Services
L+675
1.0%
3/15/23
95,354 95,354 96,767
Rogue Wave Software, Inc.
(f)(g)(h)(i)
Software & Services
L+846
1.0%
9/25/21
151,900 151,900 153,229
Safariland, LLC
(f)(h)
Capital Goods
L+768
1.1%
11/18/23
42,893 42,893 39,301
Sequel Youth and Family Services, LLC
(f)(g)
Health Care Equipment & Services
L+776
1.0%
9/1/22
15,283 15,283 15,435
Sequel Youth and Family Services, LLC
(k)
Health Care Equipment & Services
L+700
1.0%
9/1/22
765 765 772
Sequential Brands Group, Inc.
(f)(g)(h)(i)
Consumer Durables & Apparel
L+900
7/1/22
127,128 127,128 128,558
Sorenson Communications, Inc.
(f)(s)
Telecommunication Services
L+575
2.3%
4/30/20
4,824 4,816 4,845
Specialty Building Products Holdings, LLC
(h)(s)
Capital Goods
L+600
1.0%
10/26/23
9,491 9,190 9,562
SSC (Lux) Limited S.Ã r.l.
(f)(g)(j)
Health Care Equipment & Services
L+750
1.0%
9/10/24
45,455 45,455 46,420
Strike, LLC
(s)
Energy
L+800
1.0%
5/30/19
611 607 614
Strike, LLC
(h)(s)
Energy
L+800
1.0%
11/30/22
2,936 2,865 2,984
SunGard Availability Services Capital, Inc.
(f)(h)(i)(s)
Software & Services
L+700
1.0%
9/30/21
24,325 24,134 22,500
SunGard Availability Services Capital, Inc.
(s)
Software & Services
L+1000
1.0%
10/1/22
2,450 2,329 2,422
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
As of June 30, 2018
(in thousands, except share amounts)
Portfolio Company(a)
Footnotes
Industry
Rate(b)
Floor
Maturity
Principal
Amount(c)
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value(d)
Swift Worldwide Resources US Holdings Corp.
Energy
L+1000, 1.0% PIK (1.0% Max
PIK)
1.0%
7/20/21
$ 17,227 $ 17,227 $ 17,550
Trace3, LLC
(f)(h)
Software & Services
L+750
1.0%
6/6/23
15,485 15,485 15,678
UTEX Industries, Inc.
(f)(s)
Energy
L+400
1.0%
5/21/21
738 737 733
VP Parent Holdings, Inc.
(f)(g)(i)
Software & Services
L+650
1.0%
5/22/25
54,970 54,430 54,474
Warren Resources, Inc.
(g)(u)
Energy
L+900, 1.0% PIK (1.0% Max PIK)
1.0%
5/22/20
6,144 6,144 6,160
York Risk Services Holding Corp.
(s)
Insurance
L+375
1.0%
10/1/21
985 979 958
Zeta Interactive Holdings Corp.
(g)(h)(i)
Software & Services
L+750
1.0%
7/29/22
62,929 62,929 64,188
Zeta Interactive Holdings Corp.
(k)
Software & Services
L+750
1.0%
7/29/22
11,143 11,143 11,366
Total Senior Secured Loans—First Lien
2,557,406 2,560,535
Unfunded Loan Commitments
(197,296) (197,296)
Net Senior Secured Loans—First Lien
2,360,110 2,363,239
Senior Secured Loans—Second Lien—10.7%
Arena Energy, LP
(f)(g)
Energy
L+900, 4.0% PIK (4.0% Max PIK)
1.0%
1/24/21
25,349 25,349 25,349
Byrider Finance, LLC
Automobiles & Components
L+1000, 0.5% PIK (4.0% Max PIK)
1.3%
8/22/20
5,924 5,924 5,783
CDS U.S. Intermediate Holdings, Inc.
(f)(j)(s)
Media
L+825
1.0%
7/10/23
9,000 8,903 8,753
Chisholm Oil and Gas Operating, LLC
Energy
L+800
1.0%
3/21/24
16,000 16,000 15,892
Crossmark Holdings, Inc.
(l)(m)(s)
Media
L+750
1.3%
12/21/20
1,500 1,340 115
Fairway Group Acquisition Co.
(l)(m)(s)(u)
Food & Staples Retailing
11.0% PIK (11.0% Max PIK)
10/3/21
3,730 3,436 410
Gruden Acquisition, Inc.
(i)(s)
Transportation
L+850
1.0%
8/18/23
10,000 9,672 10,058
Jazz Acquisition, Inc.
(s)
Capital Goods
L+675
1.0%
6/19/22
1,998 2,005 1,928
Logan’s Roadhouse, Inc.
(l)(m)
Consumer Services
L+850 PIK (L+850 Max PIK)
1.0%
11/23/20
4,163 3,983 1,098
LTI Holdings, Inc.
(i)(s)
Materials
L+875
1.0%
5/16/25
9,259 9,097 9,398
Panda Temple Power, LLC
(s)
Energy
L+800 PIK (L+800 Max PIK)
1.0%
2/7/23
8,965 8,803 9,032
Production Resource Group, LLC
(f)(g)(h)(i)
Media
L+850
1.0%
7/23/19
128,402 128,350 125,191
Spencer Gifts LLC
(g)(i)(s)
Retailing
L+825
1.0%
6/29/22
37,000 36,958 28,028
Titan Energy Operating, LLC
(g)(l)(m)
Energy
L+1300 PIK (L+1300 Max PIK)
1.0%
2/23/20
41,291 33,111 7,221
UTEX Industries, Inc.
(s)
Energy
L+725
1.0%
5/20/22
1,273 1,269 1,253
Total Senior Secured Loans—Second Lien
294,200 249,509
Senior Secured Bonds—3.4%
APX Group, Inc.
(e)(s)
Consumer Services
7.9%
12/1/22
10,708 10,628 10,641
Avantor, Inc.
(e)(s)
Materials
6.0%
10/1/24
1,361 1,361 1,350
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FS Investment Corporation III
Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
As of June 30, 2018
(in thousands, except share amounts)
Portfolio Company(a)
Footnotes
Industry
Rate(b)
Floor
Maturity
Principal
Amount(c)
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value(d)
Black Swan Energy Ltd.
(j)
Energy
9.0%
1/20/24
$ 1,333 $ 1,333 $ 1,320
Boyne USA Inc.
(e)(s)
Consumer Services
7.3%
5/1/25
54 56 57
CSVC Acquisition Corp.
(e)(s)
Diversified Financials
7.8%
6/15/25
13,774 13,774 11,168
Diamond Resorts International, Inc.
(e)(s)
Consumer Services
7.8%
9/1/23
11,965 11,965 12,536
DJO Finance LLC
(e)(s)
Health Care Equipment & Services
8.1%
6/15/21
2,660 2,681 2,702
Eagle Intermediate Global Holding B.V.
(e)(j)(s)
Consumer Durables & Apparel
7.50%
5/1/25
2,925 2,989 2,927
Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc.
(e)(s)
Software & Services
10.0%
11/30/24
1,409 1,566 1,572
Global A&T Electronics Ltd.
(e)(j)(s)
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
8.5%
1/12/23
7,910 7,983 7,524
JW Aluminum Co.
(s)
Materials
10.3%
6/1/26
759 759 763
Pisces Midco Inc.
(e)(s)
Capital Goods
8.0%
4/15/26
3,277 3,215 3,163
Ridgeback Resources Inc.
(j)
Energy
12.0%
12/29/20
335 330 335
Sorenson Communications, Inc.
(e)(s)
Telecommunication Services
9.0%, 0.0% PIK (9.0% Max PIK)
10/31/20
11,820 11,592 11,746
Sunnova Energy Corp.
Energy
6.0%, 6.0% PIK (6.0% Max PIK)
1/24/19
2,453 2,453 2,450
Talos Production LLC
(s)
Energy
11.0%
4/3/22
4,500 4,723 4,736
Velvet Energy Ltd.
(j)
Energy
9.0%
10/5/23
4,500 4,500 4,702
Total Senior Secured Bonds
81,908 79,692
Subordinated Debt—23.5%
AmWINS Group, Inc.
(e)(s)(t)
Insurance
7.8%
7/1/26
2,557 2,557 2,557
APX Group, Inc.
(e)(s)
Consumer Services
8.8%
12/1/20
3,018 2,702 2,892
Ascent Resources Utica Holdings, LLC
(e)(s)
Energy
10.0%
4/1/22
30,000 30,000 33,038
Avantor, Inc.
(e)(g)(i)(s)
Materials
9.0%
10/1/25
52,500 52,502 52,970
Bellatrix Exploration Ltd.
(e)(j)(s)
Energy
8.5%
5/15/20
10,000 9,914 6,658
Byrider Holding Corp.
Automobiles & Components
20.0% PIK (20.0% Max PIK)
4/1/22
278 278 278
Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P.
(e)(j)(s)
Energy
7.8%
4/15/23
10,300 10,247 10,324
Canbriam Energy Inc.
(e)(j)(s)
Energy
9.8%
11/15/19
19,550 19,483 19,753
CEC Entertainment, Inc.
(e)(s)
Consumer Services
8.0%
2/15/22
39,014 37,860 34,527
ClubCorp Holdings, Inc.
(e)(s)(t)
Consumer Services
8.5%
9/15/25
9,202 8,856 8,753
Eclipse Resources Corp.
(e)(j)(s)
Energy
8.9%
7/15/23
9,175 9,038 8,729
Exterran Energy Solutions, L.P.
(e)(j)(s)
Capital Goods
8.1%
5/1/25
7,714 7,714 8,210
Global Jet Capital Inc.
Commercial & Professional Services
15.0% PIK (15.0% Max PIK)
1/30/25
915 915 908
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FS Investment Corporation III
Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
As of June 30, 2018
(in thousands, except share amounts)
Portfolio Company(a)
Footnotes
Industry
Rate(b)
Floor
Maturity
Principal
Amount(c)
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value(d)
Global Jet Capital Inc.
Commercial & Professional Services
15.0% PIK (15.0% Max PIK)
4/30/25
$ 5,813 $ 5,813 $ 5,762
Global Jet Capital Inc.
Commercial & Professional Services
15.0% PIK (15.0% Max PIK)
9/3/25
1,201 1,201 1,189
Global Jet Capital Inc.
Commercial & Professional Services
15.0% PIK (15.0% Max PIK)
9/29/25
1,131 1,131 1,119
Global Jet Capital Inc.
(j)
Commercial & Professional Services
15.0% PIK (15.0% Max PIK)
12/4/25
75,120 75,120 74,369
Global Jet Capital Inc.
(j)
Commercial & Professional Services
15.0% PIK (15.0% Max PIK)
12/9/25
12,286 12,286 12,163
Global Jet Capital Inc.
(j)
Commercial & Professional Services
15.0% PIK (15.0% Max PIK)
1/29/26
6,434 6,434 6,369
Global Jet Capital Inc.
Commercial & Professional Services
15.0% PIK (15.0% Max PIK)
2/17/26
15,731 15,730 15,573
Global Jet Capital Inc.
Commercial & Professional Services
15.0% PIK (15.0% Max PIK)
4/14/26
9,742 9,742 9,632
Global Jet Capital Inc.
Commercial & Professional Services
15.0% PIK (15.0% Max PIK)
12/2/26
14,398 14,398 14,218
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp.
(e)(j)(s)
Capital Goods
8.0%
5/15/22
8,352 8,365 8,545
Greystone Mezzanine Equity Member
Corp.
(j)(k)
Diversified Financials
L+650
4.5%
9/15/25
39,750 39,750 39,750
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Inc.
(e)(g)(i)(s)
Consumer Services
10.3%
6/30/20
66,387 66,255 61,242
PriSo Acquisition Corp.
(e)(s)
Capital Goods
9.0%
5/15/23
47,859 47,532 50,035
Quorum Health Corp.
(e)(s)
Health Care Equipment & Services
11.6%
4/15/23
2,624 2,615 2,629
S1 Blocker Buyer Inc.
Commercial & Professional Services
10.0% PIK (10.0% Max PIK)
10/31/22
116 116 116
Sorenson Communications, Inc.
(e)(s)
Telecommunication Services
13.9%, 0.0% PIK (13.9% Max PIK)
10/31/21
8,983 9,280 9,230
SRS Distribution Inc.
(e)(s)
Capital Goods
8.3%
7/1/26
11,566 11,515 11,588
Stars Group Holdings B.V.
(e)(j)(t)(s)
Consumer Services
7.0%
7/15/26
2,770 2,770 2,806
SunGard Availability Services Capital, Inc.
(e)(s)
Software & Services
8.8%
4/1/22
16,400 12,501 9,690
Surgery Center Holdings, Inc.
(e)(s)
Health Care Equipment & Services
6.8%
7/1/25
2,654 2,523 2,523
Team Health Holdings Inc
(e)(s)
Health Care Equipment & Services
6.4%
2/1/25
8,677 7,628 7,468
TI Group Automotive Systems, LLC
(e)(j)(s)
Automobiles & Components
8.8%
7/15/23
3,408 3,408 3,571
Vertiv Group Corp.
(e)(s)
Capital Goods
9.3%
10/15/24
14,697 14,310 14,561
York Risk Services Holding Corp.
(e)(i)(s)
Insurance
8.5%
10/1/22
36,050 33,963 33,143
Total Subordinated Debt
596,452 586,888
Unfunded Debt Commitment
(39,750) (39,750)
Net Subordinated Debt
556,702 547,138
Collateralized Securities—0.3%
NewStar Clarendon 2014-1A Class D
(j)(s)
Diversified Financials
L+435
1/25/27
730 697 732
NewStar Clarendon 2014-1A Class Subord. B
(j)(s)
Diversified Financials
9.6%
1/25/27
8,310 5,609 6,004
Total Collateralized Securities
6,306 6,736
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FS Investment Corporation III
Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
As of June 30, 2018
(in thousands, except share amounts)
Portfolio Company(a)
Footnotes
Industry
Rate(b)
Floor
Maturity
Number of
Shares
Cost
Fair
Value(d)
Equity/Other—4.7%
5 Arches, LLC, Common Equity
(j)(n)
Diversified Financials 56,000 $ 1,381 $ 2,800
ACP FH Holdings GP, LLC, Common
Equity
(l)
Consumer Durables & Apparel 11,429 12 7
ACP FH Holdings, LP, Common Equity
(l)
Consumer Durables & Apparel 1,131,428 1,131 681
Altus Power America Holdings, LLC, Common Equity
(l)
Energy 462,008 462 81
Altus Power America Holdings, LLC, Preferred Equity
(p)
Energy
9.0%, 5.0% PIK
10/3/23 995,935 996 996
ASG Everglades Holdings, Inc., Warrants
(l)
Software & Services 6/27/22 48,325 1,377 1,359
Aspect Software Parent, Inc., Common Equity
(l)(u)
Software & Services 1,142,735 28,097
ATX Holdings, LLC, Common Equity
(j)(l)
Technology Hardware & Equipment 83,488 134 108
Byrider Holding Corp., Common Equity
(l)
Automobiles & Components 278
Chisholm Oil and Gas, LLC, Series A Units
(l)(n)
Energy 75,000 75 61
CSF Group Holdings, Inc., Common Equity
(l)
Capital Goods 173,900 174 152
Escape Velocity Holdings, Inc., Common Equity
(l)
Software & Services 7,725 77 279
Fairway Group Holdings Corp., Common Equity
(l)(u)
Food & Staples Retailing 71,465 2,296
Global Jet Capital Holdings, LP, Preferred Equity
(j)(l)
Commercial & Professional Services 42,484,416 42,484 28,677
H.I.G. Empire Holdco, Inc., Common Equity
(l)
Retailing 206 614 607
HM Dunn Aerosystems, Inc. Preferred Equity, Series A
(l)(u)(t)
Capital Goods 1,929
HM Dunn Aerosystems, Inc. Preferred Equity, Series B
(l)(u)(t)
Capital Goods 1,929
Harvest Oil & Gas Corp., Common Equity
(l)
Energy 59,487 1,309 1,309
Harvey Holdings, LLC, Common Equity
(l)
Capital Goods 2,000,000 2,000 5,450
Industrial Group Intermediate Holdings, LLC, Common Equity
(l)(n)
Materials 220,619 221 165
JMC Acquisition Holdings, LLC, Common Equity
Capital Goods 8,068 8,068 8,854
JSS Holdco, LLC, Net Profits Interest
(l)
Capital Goods 386
JW Aluminum Co., Common Equity
(l)
Materials 41
JW Aluminum Co., Preferred Equity
Materials
12.5% PIK
11/17/25 1,003 4,158 6,264
North Haven Cadence TopCo, LLC, Common Equity
(l)
Consumer Services 833,333 833 1,292
PDI Parent LLC, Common Equity
Capital Goods 923,077 923 877
Ridgeback Resources Inc., Common Equity
(j)(l)(r)
Energy 827,156 5,082 5,526
Roadhouse Holding Inc., Common Equity
(l)
Consumer Services 1,202,991 1,250
S1 Blocker Buyer Inc., Common Equity
Commercial & Professional Services 60 581 772
Sequential Brands Group, Inc., Common Equity
(l)(s)
Consumer Durables & Apparel 125,391 1,693 247
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FS Investment Corporation III
Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
As of June 30, 2018
(in thousands, except share amounts)
Portfolio Company(a)
Footnotes
Industry
Rate(b)
Floor
Maturity
Number of
Shares
Cost
Fair
Value(d)
SSC Holdco Limited, Common Equity
(j)(l)
Health Care Equipment & Services 113,636 $ 2,273 $ 2,239
Sunnova Energy Corp., Common Equity
(l)
Energy 577,086 2,166
Sunnova Energy Corp., Preferred Equity
(l)
Energy 105,341 561 524
T1 Power Holdings LLC, Common Equity
(l)(n)(s)
Energy 616,122 9,396 14,171
TE Holdings, LLC, Common Equity
(l)(n)(s)
Energy 129,829 1,103 143
TE Holdings, LLC, Preferred Equity
(l)(s)
Energy 86,061 859 602
Titan Energy, LLC, Common Equity
(l)(s)
Energy 72,739 2,299 28
Warren Resources, Inc., Common Equity
(l)(u)
Energy 998,936 4,695 3,746
White Star Petroleum Holdings, LLC, Common Equity
(l)(n)
Energy 1,738,244 1,477 760
Zeta Interactive Holdings Corp., Preferred Equity, Series E-1
(l)
Software & Services 1,051,348 8,357 10,615
Zeta Interactive Holdings Corp., Preferred Equity, Series F
(l)
Software & Services 956,233 8,357 9,376
Zeta Interactive Holdings Corp., Warrants
(l)
Software & Services 4/20/27 143,435 536
Total Equity/Other
146,971 109,690
TOTAL INVESTMENTS—144.0%
$ 3,446,197 3,356,004
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS—(44.0%)
(1,025,471)
NET ASSETS—100.0%
$ 2,330,533
Total Return Swap
Notional
Amount
Unrealized
Depreciation
Citibank TRS Facility (Note 8)
(j)
$ 468,902 $ (10,941)
(a)
Security may be an obligation of one or more entities affiliated with the named company.
(b)
Certain variable rate securities in the Company’s portfolio bear interest at a rate determined by a publicly disclosed base rate plus a basis point spread. As of June 30, 2018, the three-month London Interbank Offered Rate, or LIBOR, or “L” was 2.34%, and the U.S. Prime Lending Rate, or Prime, was 5.00%. PIK means paid-in-kind. PIK income accruals may be adjusted based on the fair value of the underlying investment.
(c)
Denominated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
(d)
Fair value determined by the Company’s board of directors (see Note 7).
(e)
Security or portion thereof held within Burholme Funding LLC and is pledged as collateral supporting the amounts outstanding under the prime brokerage facility with BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage International, Ltd. (as assignee of BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage, Inc., or BNPP. Securities held within Burholme Funding LLC may be rehypothecated from time to time as permitted under Rule 15c-1(a)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, subject to the terms and conditions governing the prime brokerage facility with BNPP (see Note 8).
(f)
Security or portion thereof held within Dunlap Funding LLC and is pledged as collateral supporting the amounts outstanding under a revolving credit facility with Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch (see Note 8).
(g)
Security or portion thereof held within Jefferson Square Funding LLC and is pledged as collateral supporting the amounts outstanding under a term loan credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (see Note 8).
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FS Investment Corporation III
Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
As of June 30, 2018
(in thousands, except share amounts)
(h)
Security or portion thereof held within Chestnut Hill Funding LLC and is pledged as collateral supporting the amounts outstanding under a revolving credit facility with Capital One, National Association (see Note 8).
(i)
Security or portion thereof held within Germantown Funding LLC and is pledged as collateral supporting the amounts outstanding under the notes issued to Society Hill Funding LLC pursuant to an indenture with Citibank, N.A., as trustee (see Note 8).
(j)
The investment is not a qualifying asset under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or the 1940 Act. A business development company may not acquire any asset other than qualifying assets, unless, at the time the acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the company’s total assets. As of June 30, 2018, 85.1% of the Company’s total assets represented qualifying assets. In addition, the Company also calculates its compliance with the qualifying asset test on a “look through” basis by disregarding the value of the Company’s total return swap and treating each loan underlying the total return swap as either a qualifying asset or non-qualifying asset based on whether the obligor is an eligible portfolio company. On this basis, 84.4% of the Company’s total assets represented qualifying assets as of June 30, 2018.
(k)
Security is an unfunded commitment. The stated rate reflects the spread disclosed at the time of commitment and may not indicate the actual rate received upon funding.
(l)
Security is non-income producing.
(m)
Security was on non-accrual status as of June 30, 2018.
(n)
Security held within FSIC III Investments, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.
(o)
Security held within IC III Arches Investments, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.
(p)
Security held within IC III Altus Investments, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.
(q)
Security or portion thereof held within Burholme Funding LLC has been rehypothecated under Rule 15c-1(a)(1) of the Exchange Act, subject to the terms and conditions governing the prime brokerage facility with BNPP (see Note 8). As of June 30, 2018, the fair value of securities rehypothecated by BNPP was $154,737.
(r)
Investment denominated in Canadian dollars. Cost and fair value are converted into U.S. dollars at an exchange rate of CAD $1.00 to USD $0.76 as of June 30, 2018.
(s)
Security is classified as Level 1 or Level 2 in the Company’s fair value hierarchy (see Note 7).
(t)
Position or portion thereof unsettled as of June 30, 2018.
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
As of June 30, 2018
(in thousands, except share amounts)
(u)
Under the 1940 Act, the Company generally is deemed to be an “affiliated person” of a portfolio company if it owns 5% or more of the portfolio company’s voting securities and generally is deemed to “control” a portfolio company if it owns more than 25% of the portfolio company’s voting securities or it has the power to exercise control over the management or policies of such portfolio company. As of June 30, 2018, the Company held investments in portfolio companies of which it is deemed to be an “affiliated person” but is not deemed to “control.” The following table presents certain financial information with respect to investments in portfolio companies of which the Company was deemed to be an “affiliated person” for the six months ended June 30, 2018:
Portfolio Company
Fair Value at
December 31, 2017
Transfers
In or Out
Purchases
and Paid-
in-Kind
Interest
Sales and
Repayments
Accretion
of
Discount
Net
Realized
Gain
(Loss)
Net Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
Fair Value at
June 30, 2018
Interest
Income(3)
PIK
Income(3)
Fee
Income(3)
Senior Secured Loans—First Lien
Aspect Software, Inc.
$ 5,004 $ $ $ (5,004) $ $ $ $ $ 286 $ $
Aspect Software, Inc.(1)
9,156 (129) (757) 8,270 610 6
Aspect Software, Inc.(2)
(1,822) 1,822 (1,822) 1,822 22 3
Aspect Software, Inc.
9,902 (157) (1,145) 8,600 29 1
Fairway Group Acquisition Co.
6,159 379 (163) 6,375 377 379
Fairway Group Acquisition Co.
903 (439) 464
H.M. Dunn Co., Inc.
9,643 (3,857) (3,996) 1,790 279
Warren Resources, Inc.
18,372 44 (11,824) (432) 6,160 459 44 473
Senior Secured Loans—Second Lien
Fairway Group Acquisition Co.
795 (385) 410
Equity/Other
Aspect Software Parent, Inc., Common Equity
5 (5) (25,711) 25,711
Fairway Group Holdings Corp., Common Equity
HM Dunn Aerosystems, Inc. Preferred Equity, Series A 
HM Dunn Aerosystems, Inc. Preferred Equity,
Series B 
Warren Resources, Inc., Common Equity
1,698 2,048 3,746
Total
$ 40,265 $ 9,643 $ 12,152 $ (18,941) $ $ (29,568) $ 22,264 $ 35,815 $ 2,062 $ 423 $ 483
(1)
Security includes a partially unfunded commitment with an amortized cost of  $2,998 and a fair value of  $2,646.
(2)
Security was an unfunded commitment with an amortized cost of  $1,822 and a fair value of  $0 as of December 31, 2017.
(3)
Interest income, PIK income and fee income presented for the full six months ended June 30, 2018.
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FS Investment Corporation III
Consolidated Schedule of Investments
As of December 31, 2017
(in thousands, except share amounts)
Portfolio Company(a)
Footnotes
Industry
Rate(b)
Floor
Maturity
Principal
Amount(c)
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value(d)
Senior Secured Loans—First Lien—93.0%
5 Arch Income Fund 2, LLC
(j)(p)
Diversified Financials
10.5%
11/18/21
$ 104,385 $ 104,547 $ 104,385
5 Arch Income Fund 2, LLC
(j)(l)(p)
Diversified Financials
10.5%
11/18/21
28,615 28,615 28,615
Actian Corp.
(g)(i)
Software & Services
L+806
1.0%
6/30/22
21,333 21,333 21,600
AG Group Merger Sub, Inc.
(g)
Commercial & Professional Services
L+750
1.0%
12/29/23
17,834 17,834 18,146
All Systems Holding LLC
(f)(g)(i)
Commercial & Professional Services
L+767
1.0%
10/31/23
50,108 50,108 50,860
Altus Power America, Inc.
Energy
L+750
1.5%
9/30/21
2,866 2,866 2,809
Altus Power America, Inc.
(l)
Energy
L+750
1.5%
9/30/21
884 884 866
Aspect Software, Inc.
(u)
Software & Services
L+1050
1.0%
5/25/18
5,004 5,004 5,004
Aspect Software, Inc.
(l)(u)
Software & Services
L+1050
1.0%
5/25/18
128 128 128
Aspect Software, Inc.
(f)(u)
Software & Services
L+1050
1.0%
5/25/20
9,899 9,899 9,156
Aspect Software, Inc.
(l)(u)
Software & Services
L+1200
1.0%
5/25/18
1,822 1,822
Atlas Aerospace LLC
(f)(g)
Capital Goods
L+802
1.0%
12/29/22
42,667 42,667 42,667
ATX Networks Corp.
(h)(i)(j)
Technology Hardware & Equipment
L+600, 1.0% PIK (1.0% Max PIK)
1.0%
6/11/21
9,649 9,561 9,589
ATX Networks Corp.
(g)(h)(i)(j)
Technology Hardware & Equipment
L+600, 1.0% PIK (1.0% Max PIK)
1.0%
6/11/21
29,390 28,692 29,206
Avaya Inc.
(h)
Technology Hardware & Equipment
L+475
1.0%
12/15/24
8,000 7,920 7,888
AVF Parent, LLC
(f)(h)
Retailing
L+725
1.3%
3/1/24
30,198 30,198 30,823
BMC Software Finance, Inc.
(l)
Software & Services
L+400
9/10/20
10,000 10,000 9,100
Borden Dairy Co.
(f)(g)
Food, Beverage & Tobacco
L+804
1.0%
7/6/23
48,125 48,125 48,111
Cactus Wellhead, LLC
(f)(i)
Energy
L+600
1.0%
7/31/20
11,365 10,909 11,384
CEVA Group Plc
(j)(l)
Transportation
L+500
3/19/19
15,000 14,350 14,062
ConnectiveRx, LLC
(f)(g)(h)(i)
Health Care Equipment & Services
L+828
1.0%
11/25/21
157,004 157,004 157,067
CSafe Acquisition Co., Inc.
Capital Goods
L+725
1.0%
11/1/21
1,478 1,478 1,465
CSafe Acquisition Co., Inc.
(l)
Capital Goods
L+725
1.0%
11/1/21
1,130 1,131 1,121
CSafe Acquisition Co., Inc.
(f)(h)
Capital Goods
L+725
1.0%
10/31/23
20,806 20,806 20,624
CSafe Acquisition Co., Inc.
(l)
Capital Goods
L+725
1.0%
10/31/23
11,165 11,165 11,068
Dade Paper & Bag, LLC
(g)(i)
Capital Goods
L+750
1.0%
6/10/24
44,589 44,589 46,150
Elo Touch Solutions, Inc.
(h)
Technology Hardware & Equipment
L+600
1.0%
10/25/23
4,267 4,225 4,277
Empire Today, LLC
(f)(g)(h)
Retailing
L+800
1.0%
11/17/22
44,550 44,550 44,995
Fairway Group Acquisition Co.
(u)
Food & Staples Retailing
12.0% PIK (12.0% Max PIK)
1/3/20
6,159 6,159 6,159
Fairway Group Acquisition Co.
(m)(n)(u)
Food & Staples Retailing
10.0% PIK (10.0% Max PIK)
1/3/20
4,015 3,916 903
Fox Head, Inc.
(f)
Consumer Durables & Apparel
L+850
1.0%
12/19/20
1,680 1,680 1,679
FullBeauty Brands Holdings Corp.
Consumer Durables & Apparel
L+800
1.0%
10/14/20
13,000 13,000 12,837
Greystone Equity Member Corp.
(j)
Diversified Financials
L+1050
3/31/21
19,015 19,054 19,038
Greystone Equity Member Corp.
(j)
Diversified Financials
L+1100
3/31/21
50,000 50,000 50,500
Greystone Equity Member Corp.
(j)
Diversified Financials
L+1100
3/31/21
29,467 29,467 29,762
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FS Investment Corporation III
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
As of December 31, 2017
(in thousands, except share amounts)
Portfolio Company(a)
Footnotes
Industry
Rate(b)
Floor
Maturity
Principal
Amount(c)
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value(d)
Greystone Equity Member Corp.
(j)(l)
Diversified Financials
L+1100
3/31/21
$ 7,518 $ 7,518 $ 7,594
Gulf Finance, LLC
(h)
Energy
L+525
1.0%
8/25/23
4,864 4,745 4,391
H.M. Dunn Co., Inc.
Capital Goods
L+946
1.0%
3/26/21
9,643 9,643 9,209
Hudson Technologies Co.
(g)(j)
Commercial & Professional Services
L+725
1.0%
10/10/23
7,989 7,989 8,099
Hudson Technologies Co.
(j)(l)
Commercial & Professional Services
L+725
1.0%
10/10/23
1,902 1,902 1,928
Hybrid Promotions, LLC
(f)
Consumer Durables & Apparel
L+850
1.0%
12/19/20
6,160 6,160 6,155
Icynene U.S. Acquisition Corp.
(f)(g)(h)(i)
Materials
L+700
1.0%
11/30/24
77,000 77,000 77,015
Industrial Group Intermediate Holdings, LLC
(g)
Materials
L+800
1.3%
5/31/20
10,746 10,746 10,907
JMC Acquisition Merger Corp.
(f)(g)(h)(i)
Capital Goods
L+854
1.0%
11/6/21
114,086 114,086 115,940
JSS Holdings, Inc.
(f)(g)(h)
Capital Goods
L+800, 0.0% PIK (2.5% Max PIK)
1.0%
3/31/23
65,742 65,147 66,761
JSS Holdings, Inc.
(l)
Capital Goods
L+800, 0.0% PIK (2.5% Max PIK)
1.0%
3/31/23
12,000 12,000 12,186
Kodiak BP, LLC
(f)(g)(h)(i)
Capital Goods
L+725
1.0%
12/1/24
68,348 68,348 68,519
Kodiak BP, LLC
(l)
Capital Goods
L+725
1.0%
12/1/24
19,697 19,697 19,746
Latham Pool Products, Inc.
(g)(h)
Commercial & Professional Services
L+775
1.0%
6/29/21
36,118 36,118 36,524
Logan’s Roadhouse, Inc.
Consumer Services
L+1100 PIK (L+1100 Max PIK)
1.0%
5/5/19
1,256 1,256 1,256
Logan’s Roadhouse, Inc.
(l)
Consumer Services
L+1100 PIK (L+1100 Max PIK)
1.0%
5/5/19
202 204 202
Nobel Learning Communities, Inc.
Consumer Services
L+450
1.0%
5/5/21
3,075 3,075 3,075
Nobel Learning Communities, Inc.
(l)
Consumer Services
L+450
1.0%
5/5/21
8,106 8,106 8,106
Nobel Learning Communities, Inc.
(f)(g)(h)(i)
Consumer Services
L+436
4.5%
5/5/23
84,472 84,472 84,044
Nobel Learning Communities, Inc.
(l)
Consumer Services
L+375
4.5%
5/5/23
49,689 49,689 49,439
North Haven Cadence Buyer, Inc.
(l)
Consumer Services
L+500
1.0%
9/2/21
750 750 750
North Haven Cadence Buyer, Inc.
(f)(g)
Consumer Services
L+810
1.0%
9/2/22
22,149 22,149 22,564
North Haven Cadence Buyer, Inc.
(l)
Consumer Services
L+750
1.0%
9/2/22
2,833 2,833 2,886
Panda Temple Power, LLC
(m)(n)
Energy
L+625
1.0%
3/6/22
24,808 21,322 18,048
Panda Temple Power, LLC
Energy
L+900
1.0%
4/28/18
943 943 944
PHRC License, LLC
(f)
Consumer Services
L+850
1.5%
4/28/22
16,875 16,875 17,297
Polymer Additives, Inc.
(f)(i)
Materials
L+888
1.0%
12/19/22
18,920 18,920 19,583
Polymer Additives, Inc.
(f)(h)
Materials
L+834
1.0%
12/19/22
21,623 21,623 22,056
Power Distribution, Inc.
Capital Goods
L+725
1.3%
1/25/23
19,952 19,952 20,252
Production Resource Group, LLC
(f)
Media
L+750
1.0%
1/14/19
65,208 65,208 68,958
Propulsion Acquisition, LLC
(f)(h)(i)(k)
Commercial & Professional Services
L+600
1.0%
7/13/21
60,966 59,633 60,356
Quest Software US Holdings Inc.
(h)
Software & Services
L+550
1.0%
10/31/22
5,867 5,838 5,971
Roadrunner Intermediate Acquisition Co., LLC
(f)(g)(h)(i)
Health Care Equipment & Services
L+725
1.0%
3/15/23
99,094 99,094 99,931
Rogue Wave Software, Inc.
(f)(g)(h)(i)
Software & Services
L+858
1.0%
9/25/21
151,900 151,900 151,900
Safariland, LLC
(f)(h)
Capital Goods
L+768
1.1%
11/18/23
42,893 42,893 43,483
Safariland, LLC
(l)
Capital Goods
L+725
1.1%
11/18/23
11,566 11,566 11,725
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FS Investment Corporation III
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
As of December 31, 2017
(in thousands, except share amounts)
Portfolio Company(a)
Footnotes
Industry
Rate(b)
Floor
Maturity
Principal
Amount(c)
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value(d)
Sequel Youth and Family Services, LLC
(f)(g)
Health Care Equipment & Services
L+778
1.0%
9/1/22
$ 15,294 $ 15,294 $ 15,435
Sequel Youth and Family Services, LLC
(l)
Health Care Equipment & Services
L+700
1.0%
9/1/22
765 765 772
Sequential Brands Group, Inc.
(f)(g)(h)(i)
Consumer Durables & Apparel
L+900
7/1/22
128,439 128,439 127,154
Sorenson Communications, Inc.
(f)
Telecommunication Services
L+575
2.3%
4/30/20
4,849 4,838 4,889
Specialty Building Products Holdings, LLC
(h)
Capital Goods
L+600
1.0%
10/26/23
9,538 9,213 9,574
SSC (Lux) Limited S.Ã r.l.
(f)(g)(j)
Health Care Equipment & Services
L+750
1.0%
9/10/24
45,455 45,455 46,364
Strike, LLC
Energy
L+800
1.0%
5/30/19
3,734 3,687 3,752
Strike, LLC
(h)
Energy
L+800
1.0%
11/30/22
3,015 2,939 3,060
SunGard Availability Services Capital, Inc.
(l)
Software & Services
L+450
3/8/18
7,000 5,539 6,685
SunGard Availability Services Capital, Inc.
(f)(h)(i)
Software & Services
L+700
1.0%
9/30/21
24,822 24,600 23,022
SunGard Availability Services Capital, Inc.
(k)
Software & Services
L+1000
1.0%
10/1/22
2,500 2,375 2,405
Swift Worldwide Resources US Holdings Corp.
Energy
L+1000, 1.0% PIK (1.0% Max PIK)
1.0%
7/20/21
17,226 17,226 17,571
Trace3, LLC
(f)
Software & Services
L+775
1.0%
6/6/23
12,438 12,438 12,733
U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc.
(f)
Transportation
L+1075, 0.0% PIK (1.8% Max PIK)
1.5%
5/30/20
10,537 10,537 10,563
USI Senior Holdings, Inc.
(f)
Capital Goods
L+779
1.0%
1/5/22
5,144 5,144 5,173
USI Senior Holdings, Inc.
(l)
Capital Goods
L+725
1.0%
1/5/22
1,047 1,047 1,053
UTEX Industries, Inc.
(f)
Energy
L+400
1.0%
5/21/21
742 740 730
Warren Resources, Inc.
(g)(u)
Energy
L+900, 1.0% PIK (1.0% Max PIK)
1.0%
5/22/20
17,924 17,924 18,372
Waste Pro USA, Inc.
(f)(g)
Commercial & Professional Services
L+750
1.0%
10/15/20
33,032 33,032 33,651
York Risk Services Holding Corp.
Insurance
L+375
1.0%
10/1/21
990 983 971
Zeta Interactive Holdings Corp.
(g)(h)(i)
Software & Services
L+750
1.0%
7/29/22
57,358 57,358 58,218
Zeta Interactive Holdings Corp.
(l)
Software & Services
L+750
1.0%
7/29/22
10,892 10,892 11,056
Total Senior Secured Loans—First Lien
2,413,551 2,423,047
Unfunded Loan Commitments
(200,603) (200,603)
Net Senior Secured Loans—First Lien
2,212,948 2,222,444
Senior Secured Loans—Second Lien—11.0%
Arena Energy, LP
(f)(g)
Energy
L+900, 4.0% PIK (4.0% Max PIK)
1.0%
1/24/21
24,844 24,844 23,621
Byrider Finance, LLC
Automobiles & Components
L+1000, 0.5% PIK (4.0% Max PIK)
1.3%
8/22/20
4,522 4,522 4,256
Casablanca US Holdings Inc.
Consumer Services
L+900
1.0%
3/31/25
3,330 3,220 3,409
CDS U.S. Intermediate Holdings, Inc.
(f)(j)
Media
L+825
1.0%
7/10/23
9,000 8,905 8,916
Chief Exploration & Development LLC
Energy
L+650
1.0%
5/16/21
165 154 163
Chisholm Oil and Gas Operating, LLC
Energy
L+800
1.0%
3/21/24
16,000 16,000 15,998
Compuware Corp.
(f)(g)
Software & Services
L+825
1.0%
12/15/22
2,901 2,709 2,915
Crossmark Holdings, Inc.
Media
L+750
1.3%
12/21/20
1,500 1,331 169
Fairway Group Acquisition Co.
(m)(n)(u)
Food & Staples Retailing
11.0% PIK (11.0% Max PIK)
10/3/21
3,531 3,436 795
Fieldwood Energy LLC
(m)(n)
Energy
L+713
1.3%
9/30/20
5,011 4,127 1,679
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FS Investment Corporation III
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
As of December 31, 2017
(in thousands, except share amounts)
Portfolio Company(a)
Footnotes
Industry
Rate(b)
Floor
Maturity
Principal
Amount(c)
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value(d)
Gruden Acquisition, Inc.
(i)
Transportation
L+850
1.0%
8/18/23
$ 10,000 $ 9,642 $ 9,988
Jazz Acquisition, Inc.
Capital Goods
L+675
1.0%
6/19/22
1,998 2,005 1,890
JW Aluminum Co.
Materials
L+850
0.8%
11/17/20
779 779 791
Logan’s Roadhouse, Inc.
Consumer Services
L+850 PIK (L+850 Max PIK)
1.0%
11/23/20
3,953 3,930 1,817
LTI Holdings, Inc.
(i)
Materials
L+875
1.0%
5/16/25
9,259 9,087 9,421
Production Resource Group, LLC
(f)(g)(h)(i)
Media
L+850
1.0%
7/23/19
128,402 128,329 129,284
Spencer Gifts LLC
(g)(i)
Retailing
L+825
1.0%
6/29/22
37,000 36,951 19,980
Talos Production LLC
Energy
11.0%
4/3/22
4,500 4,211 4,466
Titan Energy Operating, LLC
(g)
Energy
2.0%, L+1100 PIK
(L+1100 Max PIK)
1.0%
2/23/20
38,598 33,110 20,469
UTEX Industries, Inc.
Energy
L+725
1.0%
5/20/22
1,273 1,269 1,212
Total Senior Secured Loans—Second Lien
298,561 261,239
Senior Secured Bonds—2.5%
Avantor, Inc.
(e)
Materials
6.0%
10/1/24
1,361 1,361 1,363
Black Swan Energy Ltd.
(j)
Energy
9.0%
1/20/24
1,333 1,333 1,343
CSVC Acquisition Corp.
(e)
Diversified Financials
7.8%
6/15/25
13,774 13,774 13,257
Diamond Resorts International, Inc.
(e)(r)
Consumer Services
7.8%
9/1/23
11,965 11,965 12,992
Global A&T Electronics Ltd.
(e)(j)(m)(n)
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
10.0%
2/1/19
12,550 12,179 11,635
Ridgeback Resources Inc.
(j)
Energy
12.0%
12/29/20
335 330 335
Sorenson Communications, Inc.
(e)
Telecommunication Services
9.0%, 0.0% PIK (9.0% Max PIK)
10/31/20
11,820 11,551 11,820
Sunnova Energy Corp.
Energy
6.0%, 6.0% PIK (6.0% Max PIK)
10/24/18
3,175 3,175 3,175
Velvet Energy Ltd.
(j)
Energy
9.0%
10/5/23
4,500 4,500 4,558
Total Senior Secured Bonds
60,168 60,478
Subordinated Debt—28.8%
Ascent Resources Utica Holdings, LLC
(e)(r)
Energy
10.0%
4/1/22
30,000 30,000 32,420
Avantor, Inc.
(e)(g)(i)
Materials
9.0%
10/1/25
52,500 52,502 52,205
Bellatrix Exploration Ltd.
(e)(j)
Energy
8.5%
5/15/20
10,000 9,894 9,550
Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P.
(e)(j)(r)
Energy
7.8%
4/15/23
10,300 10,243 10,403
Canbriam Energy Inc.
(e)(j)
Energy
9.8%
11/15/19
20,300 20,193 20,731
CEC Entertainment, Inc.
(e)(r)
Consumer Services
8.0%
2/15/22
39,014 37,733 36,917
Ceridian HCM Holding, Inc.
(e)(r)
Commercial & Professional Services
11.0%
3/15/21
92,439 92,417 96,707
Coveris Holdings S.A.
(e)(i)(j)
Materials
7.9%
11/1/19
64,255 63,530 64,135
Eclipse Resources Corp.
(e)(j)
Energy
8.9%
7/15/23
9,175 9,028 9,439
EV Energy Partners, L.P.
(n)
Energy
8.0%
4/15/19
2,150 2,028 1,097
Exterran Energy Solutions, L.P.
(e)(j)(r)
Capital Goods
8.1%
5/1/25
7,714 7,714 8,331
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FS Investment Corporation III
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
As of December 31, 2017
(in thousands, except share amounts)
Portfolio Company(a)
Footnotes
Industry
Rate(b)
Floor
Maturity
Principal
Amount(c)
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value(d)
Global Jet Capital Inc.
Commercial & Professional Services
15.0% PIK (15.0% Max PIK)
1/30/25
$ 849 $ 849 $ 864
Global Jet Capital Inc.
Commercial & Professional Services
15.0% PIK (15.0% Max PIK)
4/30/25
5,398 5,398 5,492
Global Jet Capital Inc.
Commercial & Professional Services
15.0% PIK (15.0% Max PIK)
9/3/25
1,115 1,115 1,135
Global Jet Capital Inc.
Commercial & Professional Services
15.0% PIK (15.0% Max PIK)
9/29/25
1,050 1,050 1,069
Global Jet Capital Inc.
(j)
Commercial & Professional Services
15.0% PIK (15.0% Max PIK)
12/4/25
69,760 69,760 70,980
Global Jet Capital Inc.
(j)
Commercial & Professional Services
15.0% PIK (15.0% Max PIK)
12/9/25
11,409 11,409 11,609
Global Jet Capital Inc.
(j)
Commercial & Professional Services
15.0% PIK (15.0% Max PIK)
1/29/26
5,975 5,975 6,079
Global Jet Capital Inc.
Commercial & Professional Services
15.0% PIK (15.0% Max PIK)
2/17/26
14,608 14,608 14,864
Global Jet Capital Inc.
Commercial & Professional Services
15.0% PIK (15.0% Max PIK)
4/14/26
9,047 9,047 9,205
Global Jet Capital Inc.
Commercial & Professional Services
15.0% PIK (15.0% Max PIK)
12/2/26
13,370 13,371 13,604
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp.
(e)(j)
Capital Goods
8.0%
5/15/22
8,352 8,366 8,773
Greystone Mezzanine Equity Member Corp.
(j)
Diversified Financials
L+650
4.5%
9/15/25
2,680 2,680 2,680
Greystone Mezzanine Equity Member Corp.
(j)(l)
Diversified Financials
L+650
4.5%
9/15/25
50,320 50,320 50,320
Jupiter Resources Inc.
(e)(j)
Energy
8.5%
10/1/22
31,850 29,228 19,667
Northern Oil and Gas, Inc.
(e)
Energy
8.0%
6/1/20
3,150 3,065 2,461
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Inc.
(e)(g)(i)(r)
Consumer Services
10.3%
6/30/20
73,286 73,162 67,162
PriSo Acquisition Corp.
(e)(r)
Capital Goods
9.0%
5/15/23
47,859 47,506 50,760
S1 Blocker Buyer Inc.
Commercial & Professional Services
10.0% PIK (10.0% Max PIK)
10/31/22
143 143 159
Sorenson Communications, Inc.
(e)
Telecommunication Services
13.9%, 0.0% PIK (13.9% Max PIK)
10/31/21
8,983 9,312 9,320
SunGard Availability Services Capital, Inc.
(e)(r)
Software & Services
8.8%
4/1/22
16,400 12,157 10,230
TI Group Automotive Systems, LLC
(e)(j)
Automobiles & Components
8.8%
7/15/23
3,408 3,408 3,664
York Risk Services Holding Corp.
(e)(i)
Insurance
8.5%
10/1/22
36,050 33,775 35,509
Total Subordinated Debt
740,986 737,541
Unfunded Debt Commitments
(50,320) (50,320)
Net Subordinated Debt
690,666 687,221
Collateralized Securities—0.3%
NewStar Clarendon 2014-1A Class D
(j)
Diversified Financials
L+435
1/25/27
730 695 731
NewStar Clarendon 2014-1A Class Subord. B
(j)
Diversified Financials
15.8%
1/25/27
8,310 6,002 6,831
Total Collateralized Securities
6,697 7,562
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FS Investment Corporation III
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
As of December 31, 2017
(in thousands, except share amounts)
Portfolio Company(a)
Footnotes
Industry
Rate(b)
Floor
Maturity
Number of
Shares
Cost
Fair
Value(d)
Equity/Other—4.3%
5 Arches, LLC, Common Equity
(j)(o)
Diversified Financials 70,000 $ 1,750 $ 1,750
ACP FH Holdings GP, LLC, Common Equity
(m)
Consumer Durables & Apparel 11,429 11 9
ACP FH Holdings, LP, Common Equity
(m)
Consumer Durables & Apparel 1,131,428 1,132 860
Altus Power America Holdings, LLC, Common Equity
(m)
Energy 462,008 462 69
Altus Power America Holdings, LLC, Preferred Equity
(q)
Energy
9.0%, 5.0% PIK
10/3/23
955,284 955 955
ASG Everglades Holdings, Inc., Warrants, 6/27/2022
(m)
Software & Services 48,325 1,377 1,324
Aspect Software Parent, Inc., Common Equity
(m)(u)
Software & Services 1,142,735 53,808
ATX Holdings, LLC, Common Equity
(j)(m)
Technology Hardware & Equipment
83,488 134 96
Chisholm Oil and Gas, LLC, Series A Units
(m)(o)
Energy 70,947 71 70
CSF Group Holdings, Inc., Common Equity
(m)
Capital Goods 173,900 174 122
Escape Velocity Holdings, Inc., Common Equity
(m)
Software & Services 7,725 77 182
Fairway Group Holdings Corp., Common Equity
(m)(u)
Food & Staples Retailing 71,465 2,296
Global Jet Capital Holdings, LP, Preferred Equity
(j)(m)
Commercial & Professional Services
42,484,416 42,484 38,236
H.I.G. Empire Holdco, Inc., Common Equity 
(m)
Retailing 206 614 613
Harvey Holdings, LLC, Common Equity
(m)
Capital Goods 2,000,000 2,000 5,100
Industrial Group Intermediate Holdings, LLC, Common Equity
(m)(o)
Materials 220,619 221 331
JMC Acquisition Holdings, LLC, Common Equity 
(m)
Capital Goods 8,068 8,068 10,932
JSS Holdco, LLC, Net Profits Interest
(m)
Capital Goods 452
JW Aluminum Co., Common Equity
(m)
Materials 18
JW Aluminum Co., Preferred Equity
(m)
Materials 83 294 827
North Haven Cadence TopCo, LLC, Common Equity
(m)
Consumer Services 833,333 833 1,292
PDI Parent LLC, Common Equity
(m)
Capital Goods 923,077 923 969
Ridgeback Resources Inc., Common Equity
(j)(m)(s)
Energy 827,156 5,082 5,022
Roadhouse Holding Inc., Common Equity
(m)
Consumer Services 1,202,991 1,250
S1 Blocker Buyer Inc., Common Equity
Commercial & Professional Services
60 600 913
SandRidge Energy, Inc., Common Equity
(e)(j)(m)(t)
Energy 253,009 5,647 5,331
Sequential Brands Group, Inc., Common Equity 
(m)(t)
Consumer Durables & Apparel 125,391 1,693 223
SSC Holdco Limited, Common Equity
(j)(m)
Health Care Equipment & Services 113,636 2,273 2,716
Sunnova Energy Corp., Common Equity
(m)
Energy 577,086 2,166
Sunnova Energy Corp., Preferred Equity
(m)
Energy 105,341 561 425
TE Holdings, LLC, Common Equity
(m)(o)
Energy 129,829 1,104 211
TE Holdings, LLC, Preferred Equity
(m)
Energy 86,061 859 818
Titan Energy, LLC, Common Equity
(m)(t)
Energy 72,739 2,299 111
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FS Investment Corporation III
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
As of December 31, 2017
(in thousands, except share amounts)
Portfolio Company(a)
Footnotes
Industry
Rate(b)
Floor
Maturity
Number of
Shares
Cost
Fair
Value(d)
Warren Resources, Inc., Common Equity
(m)(u)
Energy 998,936 $ 4,695 $ 1,698
White Star Petroleum Holdings, LLC, Common Equity
(m)(o)
Energy 1,738,244 1,478 1,304
Zeta Interactive Holdings Corp., Preferred Equity, Series E-1
(m)
Software & Services 1,051,348 8,357 10,200
Zeta Interactive Holdings Corp., Preferred Equity, Series F
(m)
Software & Services 956,233 8,357 8,922
Zeta Interactive Holdings Corp., Warrants, 4/20/2027
(m)
Software & Services 143,435 499
Total Equity/Other
164,105 102,582
TOTAL INVESTMENTS—139.9%
$ 3,433,145 3,341,526
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS—(39.9%)
(952,802)
NET ASSETS—100.0%
$ 2,388,724
Total Return Swap
Notional
Amount
Unrealized
Depreciation
Citibank TRS Facility (Note 8)
(j)
$ 340,523 $ (3,756)
(a)
Security may be an obligation of one or more entities affiliated with the named company.
(b)
Certain variable rate securities in the Company’s portfolio bear interest at a rate determined by a publicly disclosed base rate plus a basis point spread. As of December 31, 2017, the three-month London Interbank Offered Rate, or LIBOR, or L, was 1.69% and the U.S. Prime Lending Rate, or Prime, was 4.50%. PIK means paid-in-kind.
(c)
Denominated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
(d)
Fair value determined by the Company’s board of directors (see Note 7).
(e)
Security or portion thereof held within Burholme Funding LLC and is pledged as collateral supporting the amounts outstanding under the prime brokerage facility with BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage International, Ltd. (as assignee of BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage, Inc., or BNPP. Securities held within Burholme Funding LLC may be rehypothecated from time to time as permitted under Rule 15c-1(a)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, subject to the terms and conditions governing the prime brokerage facility with BNPP (see Note 8).
(f)
Security or portion thereof held within Dunlap Funding LLC and is pledged as collateral supporting the amounts outstanding under a revolving credit facility with Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch (see Note 8).
(g)
Security or portion thereof held within Jefferson Square Funding LLC and is pledged as collateral supporting the amounts outstanding under a term loan credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (see Note 8).
(h)
Security or portion thereof held within Chestnut Hill Funding LLC and is pledged as collateral supporting the amounts outstanding under a revolving credit facility with Capital One, National Association (see Note 8).
(i)
Security or portion thereof held within Germantown Funding LLC and is pledged as collateral supporting the amounts outstanding under the notes issued to Society Hill Funding LLC pursuant to an indenture with Citibank, N.A., as trustee (see Note 8).
(j)
The investment is not a qualifying asset under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or the 1940 Act. A business development company may not acquire any asset other than qualifying assets, unless, at the time the acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the company’s total assets. As of December 31, 2017, 86.1% of the Company’s total assets represented qualifying assets. In addition, the Company also calculates its compliance with the qualifying asset test on a “look through” basis by disregarding the value of the Company’s total return swap and treating each loan underlying the total return swap as either a qualifying asset or non-qualifying asset based on whether the obligor is an eligible portfolio company. On this basis, 85.9% of the Company’s total assets represented qualifying assets as of December 31, 2017.
(k)
Position or portion thereof unsettled as of December 31, 2017.
(l)
Security is an unfunded commitment. The stated rate reflects the spread disclosed at the time of commitment and may not indicate the actual rate received upon funding.
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FS Investment Corporation III
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
As of December 31, 2017
(in thousands, except share amounts)
(m)
Security is non-income producing.
(n)
Security was on non-accrual status as of December 31, 2017.
(o)
Security held within FSIC III Investments, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.
(p)
Security held within IC III Arches Investments, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.
(q)
Security held within IC III Altus Investments, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.
(r)
Security or portion thereof held within Burholme Funding LLC has been rehypothecated under Rule 15c-1(a)(1) of the Exchange Act, subject to the terms and conditions governing the prime brokerage facility with BNPP (see Note 8). As of December 31, 2017, the fair value of securities rehypothecated by BNPP was $185,262.
(s)
Investment denominated in Canadian dollars. Cost and fair value are converted into U.S. dollars at an exchange rate of CAD $1.00 to USD $0.80 as of December 31, 2017.
(t)
Security is classified as Level 1 in the Company’s fair value hierarchy (see Note 7).
(u)
Under the 1940 Act, the Company generally is deemed to be an “affiliated person” of a portfolio company if it owns 5% or more of the portfolio company’s voting securities and generally is deemed to “control” a portfolio company if it owns more than 25% of the portfolio company’s voting securities or it has the power to exercise control over the management or policies of such portfolio company. As of December 31, 2017, the Company held investments in portfolio companies of which it is deemed to be an “affiliated person” but is not deemed to “control.” The following table presents certain financial information with respect to investments in portfolio companies of which the Company was deemed to be an “affiliated person” for the year ended December 31, 2017:
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FS Investment Corporation III
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
As of December 31, 2017
(in thousands, except share amounts)
Portfolio Company
Fair Value at
December 31,
2016
Purchases
and Paid-
in-Kind
Interest
Sales and
Repayments
Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
Net Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
Fair Value at
December 31, 2017
Interest
Income
PIK
Income
Fee
Income
Senior Secured Loans—First Lien
Aspect Software, Inc.(1)
$ 3,200 $ 2,703 $ (899) $ $ $ 5,004 $ 1,151 $ $ 51
Aspect Software, Inc.
10,270 (257) (857) 9,156 453 90
Aspect Software, Inc.(2)
(1,822) (1,822) 21 63
Fairway Group Acquisition Co.
5,687 528 (56) 6,159 132 528
Fairway Group Acquisition Co.
3,306 283 (2,686) 903 283
Warren Resources, Inc.(2)
17,744 180 448 18,372 1,845 180
Senior Secured Loans—Second Lien
Fairway Group Acquisition Co.
2,595 272 (2,072) 795 272
Equity/Other
Aspect Software, Inc., Common Equity
59,634 270 811 (60,715)
Fairway Group Acquisition Co., Common Equity
1,858 (1,858)
Warren Resources, Inc., Common Equity
4,295 (2,597) 1,698
Total
$ 108,589 $ 4,236 $ (1,156) $ 811 $ (72,215) $ 40,265 $ 3,602 $ 1,263 $ 204
(1)
Security includes a partially unfunded commitment with an amortized cost of  $128 and a fair value of  $128.
(2)
Security includes a partially unfunded commitment with an amortized cost of  $1,822 and a fair value of  $0.
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FS Investment Corporation III
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 1. Principal Business and Organization
FS Investment Corporation III, or the Company, was incorporated under the general corporation laws of the State of Maryland on June 7, 2013 and formally commenced investment operations on April 2, 2014. In November 2017, the Company closed its continuous public offering of common stock to new investors. The Company is an externally managed, non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company, or BDC, under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or the 1940 Act. In addition, the Company has elected to be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and intends to qualify annually, as a regulated investment company, or RIC, as defined under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the Code. As of June 30, 2018, the Company had seven wholly-owned financing subsidiaries, three wholly-owned subsidiaries through which it holds equity interests in non-controlled portfolio companies and one wholly-owned subsidiary through which it expects to hold equity interests in non-controlled portfolio companies. The unaudited consolidated financial statements include both the Company’s accounts and the accounts of its wholly-owned subsidiaries as of June 30, 2018. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. One of the Company’s consolidated subsidiaries is subject to U.S. federal and state income taxes.
The Company’s investment objectives are to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in senior secured loans and second lien secured loans of private U.S. companies. The Company seeks to generate superior risk-adjusted returns by focusing on debt investments in a broad array of private U.S. companies, including middle market companies, which the Company defines as companies with annual revenues of  $50 million to $2.5 billion at the time of investment. The Company may purchase interests in loans or make other debt investments, including investments in senior secured bonds, through secondary market transactions in the “over-the-counter” market or directly from the Company’s target companies as primary market or directly originated investments. In connection with the Company’s debt investments, the Company may on occasion receive equity interests such as warrants or options as additional consideration. The Company may also purchase or otherwise acquire interests in the form of common or preferred equity or equity-related securities, such as rights and warrants that may be converted into or exchanged for common stock or other equity or the cash value of common stock or other equity, in the Company’s target companies, generally in conjunction with one of the Company’s debt investments, including through the restructuring of such investments, or through a co-investment with a financial sponsor, such as an institutional investor or private equity firm. In addition, a portion of the Company’s portfolio may be comprised of corporate bonds, collateralized loan obligations, or CLOs, other debt securities and derivatives, including total return swaps and credit default swaps. The Company’s investment adviser will seek to tailor the Company’s investment focus as market conditions evolve. Depending on market conditions, the Company may increase or decrease its exposure to less senior portions of the capital structure or otherwise make opportunistic investments.
As the Company previously announced on April 9, 2018, GSO/Blackstone Debt Funds Management LLC, or GDFM, resigned as the investment sub-adviser to the Company and terminated the investment sub-advisory agreement, or the investment sub-advisory agreement, between FSIC III Advisor, LLC, or FSIC III Advisor, and GDFM, effective April 9, 2018. In connection with GDFM’s resignation as the investment sub-adviser to the Company, on April 9, 2018, the Company entered into an investment advisory and administrative services agreement, or the FS/KKR Advisor investment advisory and administrative services agreement, with FS/KKR Advisor, LLC, or FS/KKR Advisor, a newly-formed investment adviser jointly operated by an affiliate of Franklin Square Holdings, L.P. (which does business as FS Investments) and by KKR Credit Advisors (US), LLC, or KKR Credit, pursuant to which FS/KKR Advisor acts as investment adviser to the Company. The FS/KKR Advisor investment advisory and administrative services agreement replaced the amended and restated investment advisory and administrative services agreement, dated August 6, 2014, or the FSIC III Advisor investment advisory and administrative services agreement, by and between the Company and FSIC III Advisor.
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FS Investment Corporation III
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation:   The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, for interim financial information and with the instructions for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. For a more complete discussion of significant accounting policies and certain other information, the Company’s interim unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with its audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2017 included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017. Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. The December 31, 2017 consolidated balance sheet and consolidated schedule of investments are derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2017. The Company is considered an investment company under GAAP and follows the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies under Accounting Standards Codification, or ASC, Topic 946, Financial Services—Investment Companies. The Company has evaluated the impact of subsequent events through the date the consolidated financial statements were issued and filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC.
Use of Estimates:   The preparation of the unaudited consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and 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. Many of the amounts have been rounded, and all amounts are in thousands, except share and per share amounts.
Capital Gains Incentive Fee:   Pursuant to the terms of the FS/KKR Advisor investment advisory and administrative services agreement, 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 FS/KKR Advisor investment advisory and administrative services agreement). This fee equals 20.0% of the Company’s incentive fee capital gains, which equals the Company’s 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. The Company accrues for the capital gains incentive fee, which, if earned, is paid annually. The Company accrues the incentive fee on capital gains based on net realized and unrealized gains; however, the fee payable to FS/KKR Advisor is based on realized gains and no such fee is payable with respect to unrealized gains unless and until such gains are actually realized. The terms of the incentive fee on capital gains were substantially similar under the FSIC III Advisor investment advisory and administrative services agreement.
The Company “looks through” its total return swap, or TRS, between its wholly-owned financing subsidiary Center City Funding LLC, or Center City Funding, and Citibank, N.A., or Citibank, in calculating the capital gains incentive fee. Under this methodology, the portion of the net settlement payments received by the Company pursuant to the TRS which would have represented net investment income to the Company had the Company held the loans underlying the TRS directly is treated as net investment income subject to the subordinated incentive fee on income payable to FS/KKR Advisor pursuant to the FS/KKR Advisor investment advisory and administrative services agreement, rather than as realized capital gains in accordance with GAAP, and any unrealized depreciation on individual loans underlying the TRS further reduces the capital gains incentive fee payable to FS/KKR Advisor with respect to realized gains. See Note 8 for additional information regarding the Company’s TRS.
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FS Investment Corporation III
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Subordinated Income Incentive Fee:   Pursuant to the terms of the FS/KKR Advisor investment advisory and administrative services agreement, FS/KKR Advisor may also be entitled to receive a subordinated incentive fee on income. The subordinated incentive fee on income under the FS/KKR Advisor investment advisory and administrative services agreement is calculated and payable quarterly in arrears, and equals 20.0% of the Company’s “pre-incentive fee net investment income” for the immediately preceding quarter subject to a hurdle rate, expressed as a rate of return on the value of the Company’s adjusted capital, equal to 1.75% per quarter (1.875% under the FSIC III Advisor investment advisory and administrative services agreement), or an annualized hurdle rate of 7.0% (7.5% under the FSIC III Advisor investment advisory and administrative services agreement). For purposes of this fee, “adjusted capital” means cumulative gross proceeds generated from sales of the Company’s common stock (including proceeds from its distribution reinvestment plan) reduced for distributions paid to stockholders from proceeds of non-liquidating dispositions of the Company’s investments and amounts paid for share repurchases pursuant to the Company’s share repurchase program. As a result, FS/KKR Advisor will not earn this incentive fee for any quarter until the Company’s pre-incentive fee net investment income for such quarter exceeds the hurdle rate of 1.75% (1.875% under the FSIC III Advisor investment advisory and administrative services agreement). Once the Company’s pre-incentive fee net investment income in any quarter exceeds the hurdle rate, FS/KKR Advisor will be entitled to a “catch-up” fee equal to the amount of the Company’s pre-incentive fee net investment income in excess of the hurdle rate, until the Company’s pre-incentive fee net investment income for such quarter equals 2.1875%, or 8.75% annually (2.34375%, or 9.375% annually under the FSIC III Advisor investment advisory and administrative services agreement), of the Company’s adjusted capital. Thereafter, FS/KKR Advisor will be entitled to receive 20.0% of the Company’s pre-incentive fee net investment income.
Offering Costs:   Offering costs primarily included, among other things, marketing expenses and printing, legal and due diligence fees and other costs pertaining to the Company’s continuous public offering of shares of its common stock. Historically, the Company has charged offering costs against capital in excess of par value on its consolidated balance sheets. Following discussions with the Staff of the Division of Investment Management of the SEC, the Company changed its accounting treatment of offering costs to defer and amortize such costs to expense over twelve months. The Company evaluated this change in accounting treatment of offering costs, which it implemented effective January 1, 2016, and determined that it did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Following the closing of the Company’s continuous public offering to new investors in November 2017, all deferred offering costs that had not been amortized were expensed.
Partial Loan Sales:   The Company follows the guidance in ASC Topic 860, Transfers and Servicing, or ASC Topic 860, when accounting for loan participations and other partial loan sales. This guidance requires a participation or other partial loan sale to meet the definition of a participating interest, as defined in the guidance, in order for sale treatment to be allowed. Participations or other partial loan sales which do not meet the definition of a participating interest remain on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets and the proceeds are recorded as a secured borrowing until the participation or other partial loan sale meets the definition. Secured borrowings were carried at fair value to correspond with the related investments, which were carried at fair value. See Note 8 for additional information.
Reclassifications:   Certain amounts in the unaudited consolidated financial statements as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and the audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2017 may have been reclassified to conform to the classifications used to prepare the unaudited consolidated financial statements as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018. These reclassifications had no material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows as previously reported.
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FS Investment Corporation III
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Revenue Recognition:   Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. The Company records interest income on an accrual basis to the extent that it expects to collect such amounts. The Company records dividend income on the ex-dividend date. The Company does not accrue as a receivable interest or dividends on loans and securities if it has reason to doubt its ability to collect such income. The Company’s policy is to place 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 the Company’s judgment.
Loan origination fees, original issue discount and market discount are capitalized and the Company amortizes such amounts as interest income over the respective term of the loan or security. Upon the prepayment of a loan or security, any unamortized loan origination fees and original issue discount are recorded as interest income. The Company records prepayment premiums on loans and securities as fee income when it receives such amounts.
Effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, or ASC Topic 606, using the cumulative effect method applied to in-scope contracts with customers that have not been completed as of the date of adoption. The Company did not identify any in-scope contracts that had not been completed as of the date of adoption and, as a result, the Company did not recognize a cumulative effect on stockholders’ equity in connection with the adoption of the new revenue recognition guidance.
The new revenue recognition guidance applies to all entities and all contracts with customers to provide goods or services in the ordinary course of business, excluding, among other things, financial instruments as well as certain other contractual rights and obligations. Under the new revenue recognition guidance, which the Company has applied to all new in-scope contracts as of the date of adoption, structuring and other upfront fees are recognized as revenue based on the transaction price as the performance obligation is fulfilled. The related performance obligation consists of structuring activities and is satisfied over time as such activities are performed. Consideration is variable and is constrained from being included in the transaction price until the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved, typically as of the trade date of the related transaction. Payment is typically due on the settlement date of the related transaction.
For the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company recognized $2,822 in structuring fee revenue under the new revenue recognition guidance and included such revenue in the fee income line item on its consolidated statement of operations. Comparative periods are presented in accordance with revenue recognition guidance effective prior to January 1, 2018, under which the Company recorded structuring and other non-recurring upfront fees as income when earned. The Company has determined that the adoption of the new revenue recognition guidance did not have a material impact on the amount of revenue recognized for the six months ended June 30, 2018.
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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 3. Share Transactions
Below is a summary of transactions with respect to shares of the Company’s common stock during the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:
Six Months Ended June 30,
2018
2017
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Gross Proceeds from Offering
$ 10,253,607 $ 88,459
Reinvestment of Distributions
5,795,345 47,956 5,718,475 49,357
Total Gross Proceeds
5,795,345 47,956 15,972,082 137,816
Share Repurchase Program
(5,929,447) (49,216) (4,006,607) (34,479)
Net Proceeds from Share Transactions
(134,102) $ (1,260) 11,965,475 $ 103,337
During the period from July 1, 2018 to August 10, 2018, the Company issued 934,423 shares of common stock pursuant to its distribution reinvestment plan, or DRP, for gross proceeds of $7,665 and at an average price per share of  $8.20. For additional information regarding the terms of the DRP, see Note 5.
Share Repurchase Program
The Company intends to continue to conduct quarterly tender offers pursuant to its share repurchase program. The Company’s board of directors will consider the following factors, among others, in making its determination regarding whether to cause the Company to offer to repurchase shares of common stock and under what terms:

the effect of such repurchases on the Company’s qualification as a RIC (including the consequences of any necessary asset sales);

the liquidity of the Company’s assets (including fees and costs associated with disposing of assets);

the Company’s investment plans and working capital requirements;

the relative economies of scale with respect to the Company’s size;

the Company’s history in repurchasing shares of common stock or portions thereof; and

the condition of the securities markets.
Historically, the Company limited the number of shares of common stock to be repurchased during any calendar year to the lesser of (i) the number of shares of common stock that the Company could repurchase with the proceeds it received from the issuance of shares of common stock under the DRP and (ii) 10% of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding in the prior calendar year, or 2.5% in each calendar quarter. On May 10, 2017, the board of directors of the Company amended the share repurchase program. As amended, the Company limits the maximum number of shares of common stock to be repurchased for any repurchase offer to the greater of  (A) the number of shares of common stock that the Company can repurchase with the proceeds it has received from the sale of shares of common stock under the DRP during the twelve-month period ending on the date the applicable repurchase offer expires (less the amount of proceeds used to repurchase shares of common stock on each previous repurchase date for repurchase offers conducted during such twelve-month period) (the Company refers to this limitation as the twelve-month repurchase limitation) and (B) the number of shares of common stock that the Company can repurchase with the proceeds it received from the sale of shares of common stock under the DRP during the three-month period ending on the date the applicable repurchase offer expires (the Company refers to this limitation as the three-month repurchase limitation). In addition to this limitation, the maximum number of shares of common stock to be repurchased for any repurchase offer will also be limited to 10% of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding in
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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 3. Share Transactions (continued)
the prior calendar year, or 2.5% in each calendar quarter. As a result, the maximum number of shares of common stock to be repurchased for any repurchase offer will not exceed the lesser of   (i) 10% of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding in the prior calendar year, or 2.5% in each calendar quarter, and (ii) whichever is greater of the twelve-month repurchase limitation described in clause (A) above and the three-month repurchase limitation described in clause (B) above. At the discretion of the Company’s board of directors, the Company may also use cash on hand, cash available from borrowings and cash from the liquidation of securities investments as of the end of the applicable period to repurchase shares of common stock. The actual number of shares of common stock that the Company offers to repurchase may be less in light of the limitations noted above. The Company’s board of directors may amend, suspend or terminate the share repurchase program at any time upon 30 days’ notice.
On October 13, 2017, the Company further amended the terms of its share repurchase program, or the amended share repurchase program, which was first effective for the Company’s quarterly repurchase offer for the fourth quarter of 2017. Prior to amending the share repurchase program, the Company offered to repurchase shares of its common stock on a quarterly basis at a repurchase price equal to the institutional offering price in effect on each date of repurchase. Under the amended share repurchase program, the Company intends to offer to repurchase shares of its common stock at a price equal to the price at which shares of its common stock are issued pursuant to the DRP on the distribution date coinciding with the applicable share repurchase date. The price at which shares of common stock are issued under the DRP is determined by the Company’s board of directors or a committee thereof, in its sole discretion, and will be (i) not less than the net asset value per share of the Company’s common stock as determined in good faith by the Company’s board of directors or a committee thereof, in its sole discretion, immediately prior to the payment of the distribution and (ii) not more than 2.5% greater than the net asset value per share of the Company’s common stock as of such date. See Note 4 for additional information regarding the institutional offering price and Note 5 for additional information regarding the DRP.
The following table provides information concerning the Company’s repurchases of shares of its common stock pursuant to its share repurchase program during the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:
For the Three Months Ended
Repurchase
Date
Shares
Repurchased
Percentage of
Shares
Tendered
That Were
Repurchased
Percentage of
Outstanding
Shares
Repurchased
as of the
Repurchase
Date
Repurchase
Price Per
Share
Aggregate
Consideration
for
Repurchased
Shares
Fiscal 2017
December 31, 2016
January 4, 2017
1,536,048 100% 0.56% $ 8.55 $ 13,133
March 31, 2017
April 5, 2017
2,470,559 100% 0.88% $ 8.64 21,346
Total
4,006,607 $ 34,479
Fiscal 2018
December 31, 2017
January 10, 2018
2,986,249 40% 1.03% $ 8.35 $ 24,935
March 31, 2018
April 2, 2018
2,943,198 28% 1.01% $ 8.25 24,281
Total
5,929,447 $ 49,216
On July 2, 2018, the Company repurchased 2,887,475 shares of common stock (representing approximately 19% of the shares of common stock tendered for repurchase and 0.99% of the shares outstanding as of such date) at $8.20 per share for aggregate consideration totaling $23,677.
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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 4. Related Party Transactions
Compensation of the Investment Adviser and Dealer Manager
Pursuant to the FS/KKR Advisor investment advisory and administrative services agreement, FS/KKR Advisor is entitled to an annual base management fee based on the average weekly value of the Company’s gross assets (gross assets equal the total assets of the Company as set forth on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets) and an incentive fee based on the Company’s performance. The base management fee is payable quarterly in arrears, and is calculated at an annual rate of 1.50% of the average weekly value of the Company’s gross assets. See Note 2 for a discussion of the capital gains and subordinated income incentive fees that FS/KKR Advisor may be entitled to under the FS/KKR Advisor investment advisory and administrative services agreement.
Pursuant to the FSIC III Advisor investment advisory and administrative services agreement, FSIC III Advisor was entitled to an annual base management fee equal to 2.0% of the average weekly value of the Company’s gross assets (gross assets equal the total assets of the Company set forth on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets) and an incentive fee based on the Company’s performance. Effective February 3, 2017, FSIC III Advisor contractually agreed to permanently waive 0.25% of the base management fee to which it was entitled under the FSIC III Advisor investment advisory and administrative services agreement, so that the fee received equaled 1.75% of the Company’s average weekly gross assets. Pursuant to the investment sub-advisory agreement, GDFM was entitled to receive 50% of all management and incentive fees payable to FSIC III Advisor under the FSIC III Advisor investment advisory and administrative services agreement with respect to each year.
Pursuant to the FS/KKR Advisor investment advisory and administrative services agreement, FS/KKR Advisor also oversees the Company’s day-to-day operations, including the provision of general ledger accounting, fund accounting, legal services, investor relations, certain government and regulatory affairs activities and other administrative services. FS/KKR Advisor also performs, or oversees the performance of, the Company’s corporate operations and required administrative services, which includes being responsible for the financial records that the Company is required to maintain and preparing reports for the Company’s stockholders and reports filed with the SEC. In addition, FS/KKR Advisor assists the Company in calculating its net asset value, overseeing the preparation and filing of tax returns and the printing and dissemination of reports to the Company’s stockholders, and generally overseeing the payment of the Company’s expenses and the performance of administrative and professional services rendered to the Company by others.
Pursuant to the FS/KKR Advisor investment advisory and administrative services agreement, the Company reimburses FS/KKR Advisor for expenses necessary to perform services related to its administration and operations, including FS/KKR Advisor’s allocable portion of the compensation and related expenses of certain personnel of FS Investments and KKR Credit providing administrative services to the Company on behalf of FS/KKR Advisor. The Company reimburses FS/KKR Advisor no less than monthly for expenses necessary to perform services related to the Company’s administration and operations. The amount of this reimbursement is set at the lesser of  (1) FS/KKR Advisor’s actual costs incurred in providing such services and (2) the amount that the Company estimates it would be required to pay alternative service providers for comparable services in the same geographic location. FS/KKR Advisor allocates the cost of such services to the Company based on factors such as total assets, revenues, time allocations and/or other reasonable metrics. The Company’s board of directors reviews the methodology employed in determining how the expenses are allocated to the Company and the proposed allocation of administrative expenses among the Company and certain affiliates of FS/KKR Advisor. The Company’s board of directors then assesses the reasonableness of such reimbursements for expenses allocated to it based on the breadth, depth and quality of such services as compared to the estimated cost to the Company of obtaining similar services from third-party service providers known to be available. In addition, the
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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 4. Related Party Transactions (continued)
Company’s board of directors considers whether any single third-party service provider would be capable of providing all such services at comparable cost and quality. Finally, the Company’s board of directors compares the total amount paid to FS/KKR Advisor for such services as a percentage of the Company’s net assets to the same ratio as reported by other comparable BDCs. The administrative services provisions of the FSIC III Advisor investment advisory and administrative services agreement were substantially similar to the administrative services provisions of the FS/KKR Advisor investment advisory and administrative services agreement.
Under the FSIC III investment advisory and administrative services agreement, the Company, either directly or through reimbursement to FSIC III Advisor or its affiliates, was responsible for its organization and offering costs in an amount up to 1.5% of gross proceeds raised in the Company’s continuous public offering. Organization and offering costs primarily included legal, accounting, printing and other expenses relating to the Company’s continuous public offering, including costs associated with technology integration between the Company’s systems and those of its selected broker-dealers, marketing expenses, salaries and direct expenses of FSIC III Advisor’s personnel, employees of its affiliates and others while engaged in registering and marketing the Company’s common stock, which included the development of marketing materials and presentations, training and educational meetings, and generally coordinating the marketing process for the Company.
Prior to satisfaction of the minimum offering requirement and for a period of time thereafter, FS Investments funded certain of the Company’s organization and offering costs. Following this period, the Company has paid certain of its organization and offering costs directly and reimbursed FSIC III Advisor for offering costs incurred by FSIC III Advisor on the Company’s behalf, including marketing expenses, salaries and other direct expenses of FSIC III Advisor’s personnel and employees of its affiliates while engaged in registering and marketing the Company’s shares of common stock. Organization and offering costs funded directly by FS Investments were recorded by the Company as a contribution to capital. The offering costs were offset against capital in excess of par value on the consolidated financial statements and the organization costs were charged to expense as incurred by the Company. All other offering costs, including costs incurred directly by the Company, amounts reimbursed to FSIC III Advisor for ongoing offering costs and any reimbursements paid to FS Investments for organization and offering costs previously funded, were recorded as a reduction of capital. Commencing January 1, 2016, offering costs incurred by the Company were deferred and amortized to expense over twelve months. Following the closing of the Company’s continuous public offering to new investors in November 2017, all deferred offering costs were expensed (see Note 2).
The dealer manager for the Company’s continuous public offering was FS Investment Solutions, which is one of the Company’s affiliates. Prior to the closing of the Company’s continuous public offering, the dealer manager was entitled under the dealer manager agreement, dated as of December 20, 2013, by and among the Company, FSIC III Advisor and FS Investment Solutions, or the dealer manager agreement, to receive selling commissions and dealer manager fees in connection with the sale of shares of common stock in the Company’s continuous public offering, all or a portion of which could be re-allowed to selected broker-dealers. In February 2016, the Company closed its continuous public offering to investors investing through the IBD Channel, or the IBD Channel closing. As used herein, the IBD Channel refers to sales of shares of the Company’s common stock through broker-dealers (other than the dealer manager) that are members of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA, and other properly licensed financial securities firms whose contracts for investment advisory and related services do not include a fixed or “wrap” fee or other asset-based fee arrangement, and who are collectively referred to herein as selected broker-dealers. Historically, sales through the IBD Channel constituted the majority of shares sold in the Company’s continuous public offering. Prior to the IBD Channel closing, shares of the Company’s common stock in its continuous public offering were subject to a sales load of up to 10.0% of the public
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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 4. Related Party Transactions (continued)
offering price, which consisted of selling commissions and dealer manager fees of up to 7.0% and 3.0%, respectively, of the public offering price. Following the IBD Channel closing, the dealer manager waived its right to receive any selling commissions or dealer manager fees in connection with shares of the Company’s common stock sold pursuant to its continuous public offering and, as a result, no selling commissions or dealer manager fees were paid to the dealer manager from that date forward. The price at which shares of the Company’s common stock were sold following the IBD Channel closing is referred to as the institutional offering price. The dealer manager agreement terminated in connection with the closing of the Company’s continuous public offering in November 2017.
The following table describes the fees and expenses the Company accrued under the FSIC III Advisor investment advisory and administrative services agreement and the FS/KKR Advisor investment advisory and administrative services agreement, as applicable, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:
Related Party
Source Agreement
Description
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2018
2017
2018
2017
FSIC III Advisor and FS/KKR Advisor
FSIC III Advisor Investment
Advisory and Administrative
Services Agreement and
FS/KKR Advisor Investment
Advisory and Administrative
Services Agreement
Base Management
Fee(1)
$ 14,237 $ 16,776 $ 30,930 $ 33,888
FSIC III Advisor and FS/KKR Advisor
FSIC III Advisor Investment
Advisory and Administrative
Services Agreement and
FS/KKR Advisor Investment
Advisory and Administrative
Services Agreement
Subordinated Incentive Fee on Income(2) $ 11,181 $ 11,493 $ 12,804 $ 21,112
FSIC III Advisor and FS/KKR Advisor
FSIC III Advisor Investment
Advisory and Administrative
Services Agreement and
FS/KKR Advisor Investment
Advisory and Administrative
Services Agreement
Administrative
Services Expenses(3)
$ 662 $ 710 $ 1,516 $ 1,529
FSIC III Advisor
FSIC III Advisor Investment
Advisory and Administrative
Services Agreement
Offering Costs(4) $ 306 $ 753
(1)
FSIC III Advisor contractually agreed, effective February 3, 2017, to permanently waive 0.25% of its base management fee to which it was entitled under the FSIC III Advisor investment advisory and administrative services agreement, so that the fee received equaled 1.75% of the average value of the Company’s weekly gross assets. As a result, the amounts shown for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 are net of waivers of  $209 and $2,594, respectively, and the amounts shown for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 are net of waivers of  $2,397 and $3,901, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, $33,708 and $34,935, respectively, in base management fees were paid to FSIC III Advisor. As of June 30, 2018, $14,237 in net base management fees were payable to FSIC III Advisor and FS/KKR Advisor.
(2)
During the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, $16,110 and $21,942, respectively, of subordinated incentive fees on income were paid to FSIC III Advisor. As of June 30, 2018, a subordinated incentive fee on income of  $11,181 was payable to FSIC III Advisor and FS/KKR Advisor.
(3)
During the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, $1,267 and $1,481, respectively, of the accrued administrative services expenses related to the allocation of costs of administrative personnel for services rendered to the Company by FSIC III Advisor and FS/KKR Advisor and the remainder related to other reimbursable expenses. The Company paid $1,027 and $1,149 in administrative services expenses to FSIC III Advisor and FS/KKR Advisor during the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
(4)
During the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Company incurred offering costs of  $1,151, of which $753 generally related to the reimbursement of marketing expenses, salaries and direct expenses of FSIC III Advisor’s employees and employees of its affiliates while engaged in registering and marketing the Company’s shares of common stock. See Note 2 for a discussion regarding the Company’s change in accounting treatment of offering costs.
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FS Investment Corporation III
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 4. Related Party Transactions (continued)
Potential Conflicts of Interest
The members of the senior management and investment teams of FS/KKR Advisor serve or may serve as officers, directors or principals of entities that operate in the same or a related line of business as the Company does, or of investment vehicles managed by the same personnel. For example, FS/KKR Advisor is the investment adviser to FS Investment Corporation, FS Investment Corporation II, FS Investment Corporation IV, Corporate Capital Trust, Inc. and Corporate Capital Trust II, and the officers, managers and other personnel of FS/KKR Advisor may serve in similar or other capacities for the investment advisers to future investment vehicles affiliated with FS Investments or KKR Credit. In serving in these multiple and other capacities, they may have obligations to other clients or investors in those entities, the fulfillment of which may not be in the Company’s best interests or in the best interest of the Company’s stockholders. The Company’s investment objectives may overlap with the investment objectives of such investment funds, accounts or other investment vehicles. For additional information regarding potential conflicts of interest, see the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.
Exemptive Relief
As a BDC, the Company is subject to certain regulatory restrictions in making its investments. For example, BDCs generally are not permitted to co-invest with certain affiliated entities in transactions originated by the BDC or its affiliates in the absence of an exemptive order from the SEC. However, BDCs are permitted to, and may, simultaneously co-invest in transactions where price is the only negotiated term.
In an order dated June 4, 2013, or the FS Order, the SEC granted exemptive relief permitting the Company, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, to co-invest in certain privately negotiated investment transactions with certain affiliates of FSIC III Advisor, including FS Energy and Power Fund, FS Investment Corporation, FS Investment Corporation II, FS Investment Corporation IV and any future BDCs that are advised by FSIC III Advisor or its affiliated investment advisors. However, in connection with the investment advisory relationship with FS/KKR Advisor, and in an effort to mitigate potential future conflicts of interest, the Company’s board of directors authorized and directed that the Company (i) withdraw from the FS Order, except with respect to any transaction in which the Company participated in reliance on the FS Order prior to April 9, 2018, and (ii) rely on an exemptive relief order, dated April 3, 2018, that permits the Company, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, to co-invest in certain privately negotiated investment transactions, including investments originated and directly negotiated by FS/KKR Advisor or KKR Credit, with certain affiliates of FS/KKR Advisor.
FS Benefit Trust
FS Benefit Trust, or FS Trust, was formed as a Delaware statutory trust for the purpose of awarding equity incentive compensation to employees of FS Investments and its affiliates. During the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2018, FS Trust purchased $216 and $0, respectively, of the Company’s shares at a purchase price per share of  $8.64 for the six months ended June 30, 2017, which price was equal to the institutional offering price in effect on the date of purchase.
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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 5. Distributions
The following table reflects the cash distributions per share that the Company declared and paid on its common stock during the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:
Distribution
For the Three Months Ended
Per Share
Amount
Fiscal 2017
March 31, 2017
$ 0.17499 $ 48,011
June 30, 2017
0.17499 48,942
Total
$ 0.34998 $ 96,953
Fiscal 2018
March 31, 2018
$ 0.17499 $ 50,490
June 30, 2018
0.17499 50,489
Total
$ 0.34998 $ 100,979
The Company intends to declare regular cash distributions on a quarterly basis and pay such distributions on a monthly basis. On May 10, 2018 and August 8, 2018, the Company’s board of directors declared regular monthly cash distributions for July 2018 through September 2018 and October 2018 through December 2018, respectively, each in the amount of  $0.058331 per share. These distributions have been or will be paid monthly to stockholders of record as of monthly record dates previously determined by the Company’s board of directors. The timing and amount of any future distributions to stockholders are subject to applicable legal restrictions and the sole discretion of the Company’s board of directors.
The Company has adopted an “opt in” distribution reinvestment plan for its stockholders. As a result, if the Company makes a cash distribution, its stockholders will receive the distribution in cash unless they specifically “opt in” to the DRP so as to have their cash distributions reinvested in additional shares of the Company’s common stock. However, certain state authorities or regulators may impose restrictions from time to time that may prevent or limit a stockholder’s ability to participate in the DRP.
On October 13, 2017, the Company amended and restated its DRP, or the amended DRP, which first applied to the reinvestment of cash distributions paid on or after November 29, 2017. Under the original DRP, cash distributions to participating stockholders were reinvested in additional shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price equal to the institutional offering price in effect on the date of issuance. Under the amended DRP, cash distributions to participating stockholders will be reinvested in additional shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price determined by the Company’s board of directors or a committee thereof, in its sole discretion, that is (i) not less than the net asset value per share of the Company’s common stock as determined in good faith by the Company’s board of directors or a committee thereof, in its sole discretion, immediately prior to the payment of the distribution and (ii) not more than 2.5% greater than the net asset value per share of the Company’s common stock as of such date. Although distributions paid in the form of additional shares of common stock will generally be subject to U.S. federal, state and local taxes in the same manner as cash distributions, stockholders who elect to participate in the DRP will not receive any corresponding cash distributions with which to pay any such applicable taxes. Stockholders receiving distributions in the form of additional shares of common stock will be treated as receiving a distribution in the amount of the fair market value of the Company’s shares of common stock.
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 and expense reimbursements from FS
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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 5. Distributions (continued)
Investments. 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. No portion of the distributions paid during the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 was funded through the reimbursement of operating expenses by FS Investments.
The following table reflects the sources of the cash distributions on a tax basis that the Company paid on its common stock during the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:
Six Months Ended June 30,
2018
2017
Source of Distribution
Distribution
Amount
Percentage
Distribution
Amount
Percentage
Offering proceeds
$ $
Borrowings
Net investment income(1)
100,979 100% 96,953 100%
Short-term capital gains proceeds from the sale of assets
Long-term capital gains proceeds from the sale of assets
Non-capital gains proceeds from the sale of assets
Distributions on account of preferred and common equity
Expense reimbursement from sponsor
Total
$ 100,979 100% $ 96,953 100%
(1)
During the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, 91.7% and 91.2%, respectively, of the Company’s gross investment income was attributable to cash income earned, 0.8% and 1.9%, respectively, was attributable to non-cash accretion of discount and 7.5% and 6.9%, respectively, was attributable to PIK interest.
The Company’s net investment income on a tax basis for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 was $102,124 and $95,736, respectively. As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company had $18,484 and $17,339, respectively, of undistributed net investment income and $98,545 and $54,056, respectively, of accumulated capital losses on a tax basis.
The difference between the Company’s GAAP-basis net investment income and its tax-basis net investment income is primarily due to the reclassification of unamortized original issue discount and prepayment fees recognized upon prepayment of loans from income for GAAP purposes to realized gains for tax purposes, the inclusion of a portion of the periodic net settlement payments due on the TRS in tax-basis net investment income and the accretion of discount on the TRS.
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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 5. Distributions (continued)
The following table sets forth a reconciliation between GAAP-basis net investment income and tax-basis net investment income during the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:
Six Months Ended June 30,
2018
2017
GAAP-basis net investment income
$ 92,415 $ 93,327
Reclassification of unamortized original issue discount and prepayment fees
(1,280) (9,016)
Tax-basis net investment income portion of total return swap payments
8,333 9,073
Accretion of discount on total return swap
718 1,805
Other miscellaneous differences
1,938 547
Tax-basis net investment income
$ 102,124 $ 95,736
The determination of the tax attributes of the Company’s distributions is made annually as of the end of the Company’s fiscal year based upon the Company’s taxable income for the full year and distributions paid for the full year. Therefore, a determination made on a quarterly basis may not be representative of the actual tax attributes of the Company’s distributions for a full year. The actual tax characteristics of distributions to stockholders are reported to stockholders annually on Form 1099-DIV.
As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the components of accumulated earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
June 30, 2018
(Unaudited)
December 31, 2017
Distributable ordinary income
$ 18,484 $ 17,339
Accumulated capital losses(1)
(98,545) (54,056)
Other temporary differences
(181) (189)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, secured borrowing and total return swap and gain/loss on foreign currency(2)
(112,873) (103,759)
Total
$ (193,115) $ (140,665)
(1)
Net capital losses may be carried forward indefinitely, and their character is retained as short-term or long-term losses. As of June 30, 2018, the Company had short-term and long-term capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized capital gains of  $0 and $98,545, respectively.
(2)
As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the gross unrealized appreciation on the Company’s investments, secured borrowing and TRS and gain on foreign currency was $62,951 and $65,093, respectively, and the gross unrealized depreciation on the Company’s investments, secured borrowing and TRS and loss on foreign currency was $175,824 and $168,852, respectively.
The aggregate cost of the Company’s investments for U.S. federal income tax purposes totaled $3,457,658 and $3,441,720 as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. The aggregate net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments on a tax basis, including the TRS, was $(112,873) and $(103,759) as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.
As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company had total deferred tax assets of  $249 and $1,384, respectively, comprised of the Company’s wholly-owned taxable subsidiary’s unrealized depreciation on investments, net operating loss carryforward and capital loss carryforward. As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the wholly-owned taxable subsidiary anticipated that it would be unable to fully utilize the components of the deferred tax assets, therefore, the deferred tax assets were offset by valuation allowances of  $249 and $1,384, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company did not record provisions for taxes related to its wholly-owned taxable subsidiary.
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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 6. Investment Portfolio
The following table summarizes the composition of the Company’s investment portfolio at cost and fair value as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017:
June 30, 2018
(Unaudited)
December 31, 2017
Amortized
Cost(1)
Fair Value
Percentage
of Portfolio
Amortized
Cost(1)
Fair Value
Percentage
of Portfolio
Senior Secured Loans—First Lien
$ 2,360,110 $ 2,363,239 71% $ 2,212,948 $ 2,222,444 66%
Senior Secured Loans—Second Lien
294,200 249,509 8% 298,561 261,239 8%
Senior Secured Bonds
81,908 79,692 2% 60,168 60,478 2%
Subordinated Debt
556,702 547,138 16% 690,666 687,221 21%
Collateralized Securities
6,306 6,736 0% 6,697 7,562 0%
Equity/Other
146,971 109,690 3% 164,105 102,582 3%
Total
$ 3,446,197 $ 3,356,004 100% $ 3,433,145 $ 3,341,526 100%
(1)
Amortized cost represents the original cost adjusted for the amortization of premiums and/or accretion of discounts, as applicable, on investments.
The following table summarizes the composition of the Company’s investment portfolio at cost and fair value as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 to include, on a look-through basis, the investments underlying the TRS, as disclosed in Note 8. The investments underlying the TRS had a notional amount and market value of  $468,902 and $456,814, respectively, as of June 30, 2018 and $340,523 and $334,647, respectively, as of December 31, 2017.
June 30, 2018
(Unaudited)
December 31, 2017
Amortized
Cost(1)
Fair Value
Percentage
of Portfolio
Amortized
Cost(1)
Fair Value
Percentage
of Portfolio
Senior Secured Loans—First Lien
$ 2,750,284 $ 2,741,609 72% $ 2,489,749 $ 2,493,086 68%
Senior Secured Loans—Second Lien
372,928 327,953 9% 362,283 325,244 9%
Senior Secured Bonds
81,908 79,692 2% 60,168 60,478 1%
Subordinated Debt
556,702 547,138 14% 690,666 687,221 19%
Collateralized Securities
6,306 6,736 0% 6,697 7,562 0%
Equity/Other
146,971 109,690 3% 164,105 102,582 3%
Total
$ 3,915,099 $ 3,812,818 100% $ 3,773,668 $ 3,676,173 100%
(1)
Amortized cost represents the original cost adjusted for the amortization of premiums and/or accretion of discounts, as applicable, on investments.
In general, under the 1940 Act, the Company would be presumed to “control” a portfolio company if it owned more than 25% of its voting securities or it had the power to exercise control over the management or policies of such portfolio company, and would be an “affiliated person” of a portfolio company if it owned 5% or more of its voting securities.
As of June 30, 2018, the Company did not “control” any of its portfolio companies. As of June 30, 2018, the Company held investments in four portfolio companies of which it is deemed to be an “affiliated person” but is not deemed to “control.” For additional information with respect to such portfolio companies, see footnote (u) to the unaudited consolidated schedule of investments as of June 30, 2018 in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.
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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 6. Investment Portfolio (continued)
As of December 31, 2017, the Company did not “control” any of its portfolio companies. As of December 31, 2017, the Company held investments in three portfolio companies of which it was deemed to be an “affiliated person” but was not deemed to “control.” For additional information with respect to such portfolio companies, see footnote (u) to the consolidated schedule of investments as of December 31, 2017 in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.
The Company’s investment portfolio may contain loans and other unfunded arrangements that are in the form of lines of credit, revolving credit facilities, delayed draw credit facilities or other investments, which require the Company to provide funding when requested by portfolio companies in accordance with the terms of the underlying agreements. As of June 30, 2018, the Company had twenty-four unfunded debt investments with aggregate unfunded commitments of  $237,046 and one unfunded commitment to purchase up to $112 in shares of preferred stock of Altus Power America Holdings, LLC. As of December 31, 2017, the Company had twenty-three unfunded debt investments with aggregate unfunded commitments of  $250,923, one unfunded commitment to purchase up to $295 in shares of preferred stock of Altus Power America Holdings, LLC and one unfunded commitment to purchase up to $4 in shares of common stock of Chisholm Oil and Gas, LLC. The Company maintains sufficient cash on hand, available borrowings and liquid securities to fund such unfunded commitments should the need arise. For additional details regarding the Company’s unfunded debt investments, see the Company’s unaudited consolidated schedule of investments as of June 30, 2018 and audited consolidated schedule of investments as of December 31, 2017.
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 June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017:
June 30, 2018
(Unaudited)
December 31, 2017
Industry Classification
Fair Value
Percentage
of Portfolio
Fair Value
Percentage
of Portfolio
Automobiles & Components
$ 9,632 0% $ 7,920 0%
Capital Goods
628,211 19% 537,439 16%
Commercial & Professional Services
357,969 11% 478,578 14%
Consumer Durables & Apparel
155,012 5% 148,917 4%
Consumer Services
259,251 8% 251,626 8%
Diversified Financials
254,719 8% 229,010 7%
Energy
222,956 7% 279,844 8%
Food & Staples Retailing
7,249 0% 7,857 0%
Food, Beverage & Tobacco
72,735 2% 48,111 1%
Health Care Equipment & Services
354,846 11% 321,520 10%
Insurance
36,658 1% 36,480 1%
Materials
219,927 6% 258,634 8%
Media
200,897 6% 207,327 6%
Retailing
101,670 3% 96,411 3%
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
7,524 0% 11,635 0%
Software & Services
384,084 11% 322,869 10%
Technology Hardware & Equipment
46,461 1% 51,056 2%
Telecommunication Services
25,821 1% 26,029 1%
Transportation
10,382 0% 20,263 1%
Total
$ 3,356,004 100% $ 3,341,526 100%
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FS Investment Corporation III
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 7. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Under existing accounting guidance, 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. This accounting guidance emphasizes valuation techniques that 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 Company classifies the inputs used to measure these fair values into the following hierarchy as defined by current accounting guidance:
Level 1:   Inputs that are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2:   Inputs that are quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 3:   Inputs that are unobservable for an asset or liability.
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.
As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company’s investments and total return swap were categorized as follows in the fair value hierarchy:
Valuation Inputs
June 30, 2018
(Unaudited)
December 31, 2017
Investments
Total Return
Swap
Investments
Total Return
Swap
Level 1—Price quotations in active markets
$ 275 $ $ 5,665 $
Level 2—Significant other observable inputs
714,324
Level 3—Significant unobservable inputs
2,641,405 (10,941) 3,335,861 (3,756)
Total
$ 3,356,004 $ (10,941) $ 3,341,526 $ (3,756)
The Company has elected the fair value option under ASC Topic 825, Financial Instruments, relating to accounting for debt obligations at their fair value for its secured borrowing which arose due to partial loan sales which did not meet the criteria for sale treatment under ASC Topic 860. The Company reports changes in the fair value of its secured borrowing as a component of the net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on secured borrowing in the consolidated statements of operations. The net gain or loss reflects the difference between the fair value and the principal amount due on maturity.
The Company’s investments consist primarily of debt investments that were acquired directly from the issuer. Debt investments, for which broker quotes are not available, are valued by independent valuation firms, which determine the fair value of such investments by considering, among other factors, the borrower’s ability to adequately service its debt, prevailing interest rates for like investments, expected cash flows, call features, anticipated prepayments and other relevant terms of the investments. Except as described below, all of the Company’s equity/other investments are also valued by independent valuation firms, which determine the fair value of such investments by considering, among other factors, contractual rights ascribed to such investments, as well as various income scenarios and multiples of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA, cash flows, net income, revenues or, in limited instances, book value or liquidation value. An investment that is newly issued and purchased near the date of the financial statements is valued at cost if the Company’s board of directors determines that the cost of
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FS Investment Corporation III
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 7. Fair Value of Financial Instruments (continued)
such investment is the best indication of its fair value. Such investments described above are typically classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. Investments that are traded on an active public market are valued at their closing price as of the date of the financial statements and are classified as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Except as described above, the Company values its other investments by using the midpoint of the prevailing bid and ask prices from dealers on the date of the relevant period end, which are provided by independent third-party pricing services and screened for validity by such services and are typically classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.
The Company values the TRS in accordance with the agreements between Center City Funding and Citibank, that collectively established the TRS, which agreements are collectively referred to herein as the TRS Agreement. Pursuant to the TRS Agreement, the value of the TRS is based on the increase or decrease in the value of the loans underlying the TRS, together with accrued interest income, interest expense and certain other expenses incurred under the TRS. The loans underlying the TRS are valued by Citibank. Citibank bases its valuation on the indicative bid prices provided by an independent third-party pricing service. Bid prices reflect the highest price that market participants may be willing to pay. These valuations are sent to the Company for review and testing. The valuation committee of the Company’s board of directors, or the valuation committee, and the board of directors review and approve the value of the TRS, as well as the value of the loans underlying the TRS, on a quarterly basis. To the extent the Company’s valuation committee or board of directors has any questions or concerns regarding the valuation of the loans underlying the TRS, such valuation is discussed or challenged pursuant to the terms of the TRS Agreement. See Note 8 for additional information regarding the TRS.
The Company periodically benchmarks the bid and ask prices it receives from the third-party pricing services and/or dealers and independent valuation firms as applicable, against the actual prices at which the Company purchases and sells its investments. Based on the results of the benchmark analysis and the experience of the Company’s management in purchasing and selling these investments, the Company believes that these prices are reliable indicators of fair value. The valuation committee of the Company’s board of directors, or the valuation committee, and the board of directors reviewed and approved the valuation determinations made with respect to these investments in a manner consistent with the Company’s valuation policy.
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FS Investment Corporation III
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 7. Fair Value of Financial Instruments (continued)
The following is a reconciliation for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 of investments for which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value:
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
Senior Secured
Loans—
First Lien
Senior Secured
Loans—
Second Lien
Senior
Secured
Bonds
Subordinated
Debt
Collateralized
Securities
Equity/​
Other
Total
Fair value at beginning of
period
$ 2,222,444 $ 261,239 $ 60,478 $ 687,221 $ 7,562 $ 96,917 $ 3,335,861
Accretion of discount (amortization of premium)
60 45 (391) (286)
Net realized gain (loss)
(3,895) 604 (1,064) (25,406) (29,761)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
(5,955) (17,160) 662 (3,803) (435) 19,493 (7,198)
Purchases
423,527 1,390 48,930 4,849 478,696
Paid-in-kind interest
1,001 570 96 10,187 516 12,370
Sales and repayments
(230,232) (5,617) (11,933) (48,801) (841) (297,424)
Net transfers in or out of
Level 3(1)
(200,374) (60,537) (39,432) (549,481) (1,029) (850,853)
Fair value at end of period
$ 2,206,576 $ 180,534 $ 8,807 $ 144,253 $ 6,736 $ 94,499 $ 2,641,405
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
$ (6,136) $ (16,891) $ 118 $ (3,803) $ (435) $ (5,619) $ (32,766)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2017
Senior Secured
Loans—
First Lien
Senior Secured
Loans—
Second Lien
Senior
Secured
Bonds
Subordinated
Debt
Collateralized
Securities
Equity/​
Other
Total
Fair value at beginning of period 
$ 2,135,929 $ 235,293 $ 84,664 $ 614,442 $ 7,327 $ 160,682 $ 3,238,337
Accretion of discount (amortization of premium)
1,938 2,875 261 1,568 (237) 6,405
Net realized gain (loss)
723 281 1,611 1,182 811 4,608
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
13,829 (16,980) 2,045 13,532 440 (15,817) (2,951)
Purchases
426,527 156,596 75,258 112,955 12,901 784,237
Paid-in-kind interest
750 2,723 34 8,775 12,282
Sales and repayments
(449,365) (58,922) (39,424) (60,546) (608,257)
Net transfers in or out of
Level 3
Fair value at end of period
$ 2,130,331 $ 321,866 $ 124,449 $ 691,908 $ 7,530 $ 158,577 $ 3,434,661
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
$ 16,235 $ (16,302) $ 3,389 $ 12,763 $ 440 $ (25,268) $ (8,743)
(1)
As of June 30, 2018, the Company determined to classify certain investments whose valuations were obtained from independent third-party pricing services as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy as the Company identified significant other observable inputs used in these market quotations. It is the Company’s policy to recognize transfers between levels at the beginning of the reporting period.
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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 7. Fair Value of Financial Instruments (continued)
The following is a reconciliation for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 of the secured borrowing and total return swap for which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value:
Secured Borrowing
Total Return Swap
For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
2018
2017
2018
2017
Fair value at beginning of period
$      — $ (14,040) $ (3,756) $ 11,403
Amortization of premium (accretion of discount)
(14)
Net realized gain (loss)
10,237 7,179
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
(49) (7,185) (2,398)
Proceeds
Sales and repayments
(10,237) (7,179)
Net transfers in or out of Level 3
Fair value at end of period
$ $ (14,103) $ (10,941) $ 9,005
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 a secured borrowing and the total return swap still held at the reporting date
$ $ (49) $ (7,185) $ (2,398)
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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 7. Fair Value of Financial Instruments (continued)
The valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used in recurring Level 3 fair value measurements as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 were as follows:
Type of Investment
Fair Value at
June 30, 2018
(Unaudited)
Valuation
Technique(1)
Unobservable Input
Range
Weighted
Average
Senior Secured Loans—First
Lien
   
$

1,911,214
   
Market Comparables
   
Market Yield (%)
   
6.8% – 14.2%
   
10.2%
EBITDA Multiples (x)
5.3x – 9.0x
7.2x
246,900
Other(2) Other
N/A
N/A
48,462
Cost Cost
100.0% – 100.0%
100.0%
Senior Secured
Loans—Second Lien 

   
173,313
   
Market Comparables
   
Market Yield (%)
   
9.7% – 18.2%
   
16.6%
EBITDA Multiples (x)
5.3x – 5.8x
5.5x
7,221
Other(2) Other
N/A
N/A
Senior Secured Bonds
8,807
Market Comparables
Market Yield (%)
7.5% – 12.6%
9.3%
EBITDA Multiples (x)
5.0x – 5.5x
5.3x
Production Multiples (Mboe/d)
$47,500.0 – $52,500.0
$50,000.0
Proved Reserves Multiples (Mmboe)
$16.0 – $17.5
$16.8
PV-10 Multiples (x)
1.1x – 1.2x
1.1x
Subordinated Debt
141,696
Market Comparables
Market Yield (%)
14.8% – 20.3%
15.0%
EBITDA Multiples (x)
11.2x – 11.7x
11.4x
2,557
Cost Cost
100.0% – 100.0%
100.0%
Collateralized Securities
6,736
Market Quotes Indicative Dealer Quotes
72.3% – 100.3%
75.3%
Equity/Other
38,225
Market Comparables
Market Yield (%)
16.5% – 17.0%
16.7%
Capacity Multiple ($/kW)
$1,875.0 – $2,125.0
$2,000.0
EBITDA Multiples (x)
4.3x – 14.0x
7.9x
Production Multiples (Mboe/d)
$37,500.0 – $52,500.0
$48,639.1
Proved Reserves Multiples (Mmboe)
$8.5 – $17.5
$15.8
PV-10 Multiples (x)
1.1x – 1.5x
1.1x
Option Valuation Model Volatility (%)
30.0% – 30.0%
30.0%
56,274
Other(2) Other
N/A
N/A
Total
$
2,641,405
Total Return Swap
$
(10,941)
Market Quotes Indicative Dealer Quotes
40.0% – 101.2%
96.3%
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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 7. Fair Value of Financial Instruments (continued)
Type of Investment
Fair Value at
December 31,
2017
Valuation
Technique(1)
Unobservable Input
Range
Weighted
Average
Senior Secured Loans—First
Lien
   
$

1,893,151
Market Comparables
Market Yield (%)
4.8% – 14.0%
9.6%
EBITDA Multiples (x)
5.0x – 7.5x
7.2x
128,916
Other(2) Other
N/A
N/A
200,377
Market Quotes Indicative Dealer Quotes
20.0% – 102.1%
95.8%
Senior Secured
Loans—Second Lien

   
200,702
Market Comparables
Market Yield (%)
8.3% – 20.7%
15.4%
EBITDA Multiples (x)
5.0x – 6.5x
6.2x
60,537
Market Quotes Indicative Dealer Quotes
9.4% – 103.3%
81.7%
Senior Secured Bonds
9,411
Market Comparables
Market Yield (%)
7.7% – 12.3%
10.0%
EBITDA Multiples (x)
4.8x – 5.3x
5.0x
Production Multiples (Mboe/d)
$42,250.0 – $44,750.0
$43,500.0
Proved Reserves Multiples (Mmboe)
$10.3 – $11.3
$10.8
PV-10 Multiples (x)
0.8x – 0.8x
0.8x
11,635
Other(2) Other
N/A
N/A
39,432
Market Quotes Indicative Dealer Quotes
95.5% – 109.0%
101.6%
Subordinated Debt
137,741
Market Comparables
Market Yield (%)
11.6% – 14.8%
14.4%
EBITDA Multiples (x)
10.5x – 11.0x
10.8x
549,480
Market Quotes Indicative Dealer Quotes
50.0% – 108.5%
98.4%
Collateralized Securities
7,562
Market Quotes Indicative Dealer Quotes
82.2% – 100.2%
83.9%
Equity/Other
72,394
Market Comparables
Market Yield (%)
15.3% – 15.8%
15.5%
Capacity Multiple ($/kW)
$2,000.0 – $2,250.0
$2,125.0
EBITDA Multiples (x)
4.8x – 23.5x
11.4x
Production Multiples (Mboe/d)
$42,250.0 – $51,250.0
$44,839.6
Proved Reserves Multiples (Mmboe)
$10.0 – $11.3
$10.6
PV-10 Multiples (x)
0.8x – 2.4x
1.1x
Option Valuation Model Volatility (%)
30.0%
30.0%
23,494
Other(2) Other
N/A
N/A
1,029
Market Quotes Indicative Dealer Quotes
1.6% – 9.5%
7.9%
Total
$
3,335,861
Total Return Swap
$
(3,756)
Market Quotes Indicative Dealer Quotes
58.3% – 101.5%
96.7%
(1)
Investments using a market quotes valuation technique were valued by using the midpoint of the prevailing bid and ask prices from dealers on the date of the relevant period end, which were provided by independent third-party pricing services and screened for validity by such services, with the exception of investments in the Total Return Swap, which was valued by using the bid price from dealers on the date of the relevant period end. For investments utilizing a market comparables valuation technique, a significant increase (decrease) in the market yield, in isolation, would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement, and a significant increase (decrease) in any of the valuation multiples, in isolation, would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement. For investments utilizing a discounted cash flow valuation technique, a significant increase (decrease) in the discount rate, in isolation, would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. For investments utilizing an option valuation model valuation technique, a significant increase (decrease) in the volatility, in isolation, would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement.
(2)
Fair value based on expected outcome of proposed corporate transactions and/or other factors.
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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 8. Financing Arrangements
The following tables present summary information with respect to the Company’s outstanding financing arrangements as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017. For additional information regarding these financing arrangements, see the notes to the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements contained in its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017. Any significant changes to the Company’s financing arrangements during the three months ended June 30, 2018 are discussed below.
As of June 30, 2018
(Unaudited)
Arrangement
Type of
Arrangement
Rate
Amount
Outstanding
Amount
Available
Maturity Date
BNP Facility(1)
Prime Brokerage Facility
L+1.25%
$ 157,700 $ 92,300
March 27, 2019(2)
Deutsche Bank Credit Facility(1)
Revolving Credit Facility
L+2.25%
324,000 26,000
September 22, 2019
JPM Credit Facility(1)
Term Loan Credit Facility
L+2.69%
400,000
May 8, 2019
Goldman Facility(1)
Repurchase Agreement
L+2.50%
300,000
July 15, 2019
Capital One Credit Facility(1)
Revolving Credit Facility
L+1.75% to
L+2.50%
129,000 21,000
August 13, 2020
Total
$ 1,310,700 $ 139,300
Citibank Total Return Swap
Total Return Swap
L+1.55%
$ 468,902 $ 31,098
N/A(3)
As of December 31, 2017
Arrangement
Type of
Arrangement
Rate
Amount
Outstanding
Amount
Available
Maturity Date
BNP Facility(1)
Prime Brokerage Facility
L+1.25%
$ 187,700 $ 62,300
September 27, 2018(2)
Deutsche Bank Credit Facility(1)
Revolving Credit Facility
L+2.25%
350,000
September 22, 2019
JPM Credit Facility(1)
Term Loan Credit Facility
L+2.69%
400,000
May 8, 2019
Goldman Facility(1)
Repurchase Agreement
L+2.50%
300,000
July 15, 2019
Capital One Credit Facility(1)
Revolving Credit Facility
L+1.75% to
L+2.50%
150,000
August 13, 2020
Total
$ 1,387,700 $ 62,300
Citibank Total Return Swap
Total Return Swap
L+1.55%
$ 340,523 $ 159,477
N/A(4)
(1)
The carrying amount outstanding under the facility approximates its fair value.
(2)
This facility generally is terminable upon 270 days’ notice by either party. As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, neither party to the facility had provided notice of its intent to terminate the facility.
(3)
The TRS may be terminated by Center City Funding at any time, subject to payment of an early termination fee if prior to the date 90 days before September 30, 2018, or by Citibank on or after September 30, 2018, in each case, in whole or in part, upon prior written notice to the other party.
(4)
The TRS may be terminated by Center City Funding at any time, subject to payment of an early termination fee if prior to the date 90 days before June 30, 2018, or by Citibank on or after June 30, 2018, in each case, in whole or in part, upon prior written notice to the other party.
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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 8. Financing Arrangements (continued)
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, the components of total interest expense for the Company’s financing arrangements were as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30,
2018
2017
Arrangement(1)
Interest
Expense(2)
Amortization of
Deferred
Financing Costs
Total
Interest
Expense
Interest
Expense(2)
Amortization of
Deferred
Financing Costs
Total
Interest
Expense
BNP Facility
$ 1,726 $ $ 1,726 $ 1,265 $ 25 $ 1,290
Deutsche Bank Credit Facility
4,113 233 4,346 3,124 233 3,357
JPM Credit Facility
5,000 36 5,036 3,752 37 3,789
Goldman Facility
3,598 99 3,697 2,756 99 2,855
Capital One Credit Facility
1,686 69 1,755 1,401 69 1,470
Partial Loan Sale(3)
198 7 205
Total
$ 16,123 $ 437 $ 16,560 $ 12,496 $ 470 $ 12,966
(1)
Borrowings of each of the Company’s wholly-owned financing subsidiaries are considered borrowings of the Company for purposes of complying with the asset coverage requirements applicable to BDCs under the 1940 Act.
(2)
Interest expense may include the effect of non-usage fees, administration fees and/or make-whole fees.
(3)
Total interest expense for the secured borrowing includes the effect of amortization of discount.
Six Months Ended June 30,
2018
2017
Arrangement(1)
Interest
Expense(2)
Amortization of
Deferred
Financing Costs
Total
Interest
Expense
Interest
Expense(2)
Amortization of
Deferred
Financing Costs
Total
Interest
Expense
BNP Facility
$ 3,319 $ $ 3,319 $ 2,455 $ 50 $ 2,505
Deutsche Bank Credit Facility
7,795 463 8,258 5,458 458 5,916
JPM Credit Facility
9,354 72 9,426 7,442 72 7,514
Goldman Facility
6,719 197 6,916 5,379 197 5,576
Capital One Credit Facility
3,196 137 3,333 2,734 137 2,871
Partial Loan Sale(3)
390 14 404
Total
$ 30,383 $ 869 $ 31,252 $ 23,858 $ 928 $ 24,786
(1)
Borrowings of each of the Company’s wholly-owned financing subsidiaries are considered borrowings of the Company for purposes of complying with the asset coverage requirements applicable to BDCs under the 1940 Act.
(2)
Interest expense may include the effect of non-usage fees, administration fees and/or make-whole fees.
(3)
Total interest expense for the secured borrowing includes the effect of amortization of discount.
The Company’s average borrowings and weighted average interest rate, including the effect of non-usage fees, for the six months ended June 30, 2018 were $1,372,927 and 4.40%, respectively. As of June 30, 2018, the Company’s weighted average effective interest rate on borrowings was 4.79%.
See Note 8 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 for a more detailed discussion of the Company’s financing arrangements.
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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 8. Financing Arrangements (continued)
Citibank Total Return Swap
Counterparty
Description
Termination Date
Value as of
June 30, 2018
Citibank A TRS is a contract in which one party agrees to make periodic payments to another party based on the change in the market value of the assets underlying the TRS, which may include a specified security, basket of securities or securities indices during a specified period, in return for periodic payments based on a fixed or variable interest rate. Citibank may terminate the TRS on or after September 30, 2018, unless certain specified events permit Citibank to terminate the TRS on an earlier date. Center City Funding may terminate the TRS at any time upon providing no more than 30 days, and no less than 10 days, prior notice to Citibank.
$(10,941)
As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the fair value of the TRS was $(10,941) and $(3,756), respectively, which is reflected in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on total return swap. As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the receivable due on the TRS was $2,030 and $1,107, respectively, which is reflected in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets as receivable due on total return swap. As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company posted $113,654 and $98,005, respectively, in cash collateral held by Citibank (of which only $112,048 and $80,867, respectively, was required to be posted). The cash collateral held by Citibank is reflected in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets as due from counterparty. The Company does not offset collateral posted in relation to the TRS with any unrealized appreciation (depreciation) outstanding on the consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.
For the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, transactions in the TRS resulted in net realized gain (loss) on total return swap of  $10,237 and $7,179, respectively, and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on total return swap of  $(7,185) and $(2,398), respectively, which are reflected in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.
On June 29, 2018, Center City Funding LLC entered into an amendment to the TRS to, among other things, extend the maturity date to September 30, 2018.
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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 8. Financing Arrangements (continued)
The following is a summary of the underlying loans subject to the TRS as of June 30, 2018:
Underlying Loan(1)
Industry
Rate(2)
Floor
Maturity
Notional
Amount
Market
Value
Unrealized
Appreciation/​
(Depreciation)
Acosta, Inc.
Media
L+325
1.0%
9/26/21
$
11,538
$
10,794
$
(744)
Advantage Sales & Marketing
Inc.
Commercial & Professional Services
L+325
1.0%
7/23/21
497
490
(7)
Advantage Sales & Marketing
Inc.
Commercial & Professional Services
L+650
1.0%
7/25/22
1,126
1,093
(33)
Aleris International, Inc.
Materials
L+475
2/27/23
2,619
2,620
1
Alison US LLC(3)
Capital Goods
L+450
1.0%
8/29/21
7,153
7,074
(79)
American Bath Group, LLC 
Capital Goods
L+975
1.0%
9/30/24
2,760
3,015
255
American Tire Distributors, Inc.
Retailing
L+425
1.0%
9/1/21
7,187
5,307
(1,880)
ATS Consolidated, Inc.
Technology Hardware & Equipment
L+375
1.0%
2/28/25
5,514
5,556
42
ATX Networks Corp.(3)(4)
Technology Hardware & Equipment
L+600, 1.0% PIK
(1.0% Max PIK)
1.0%
6/11/21
4,642
4,444
(198)
ATX Networks Corp.(3)
Technology Hardware & Equipment
L+600, 1.0% PIK
(1.0% Max PIK)
1.0%
6/11/21
7,407
7,201
(206)
Avantor, Inc.
Materials
L+400
1.0%
11/21/24
19,577
19,446
(131)
Avaya Inc.(4)
Technology Hardware & Equipment
L+425
12/15/24
6,142
6,208
66
BBB Industries US Holdings,
Inc.
Retailing
L+450
1.0%
11/3/21
7,275
7,424
149
Brand Energy & Infrastructure
Services, Inc.
Energy
L+425
1.0%
6/21/24
10,037
9,957
(80)
CDS U.S. Intermediate Holdings, Inc.(3)(4)
Media
L+825
1.0%
7/10/23
8,865
8,707
(158)
Confie Seguros Holding II Co.(3)
Insurance
L+525
1.0%
4/19/22
6,826
6,817
(9)
Dayton Superior Corp.
Materials
L+800
1.0%
11/15/21
11,147
8,963
(2,184)
Diamond Resorts International, Inc.
Consumer Services
L+375
1.0%
9/2/23
37,575
37,966
391
Elo Touch Solutions, Inc.(4)
Technology Hardware & Equipment
L+600
1.0%
10/31/23
6,899
7,021
122
EmployBridge, LLC(4)
Commercial & Professional Services
L+500
1.0%
4/18/25
1,201
1,193
(8)
FHC Health Systems, Inc.
Health Care Equipment & Services
L+400
1.0%
12/23/21
8,794
8,246
(548)
Foresight Energy LLC(3)
Materials
L+575
1.0%
3/28/22
11,546
11,519
(27)
FPC Holdings, Inc.
Capital Goods
L+450
1.3%
11/18/22
2,802
2,785
(17)
FullBeauty Brands Holdings Corp.
Consumer Durables & Apparel
L+475
1.0%
10/14/22
7,164
3,255
(3,909)
Gulf Finance, LLC(4)
Energy
L+525
1.0%
8/25/23
9,138
8,110
(1,028)
Inmar, Inc.
Software & Services
L+800
1.0%
5/1/25
14,775
15,000
225
Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A.(3)
Telecommunication Services
L+375
1.0%
11/27/23
20,024
19,934
(90)
Ivanti Software, Inc.
Software & Services
L+425
1.0%
1/20/24
7,422
7,380
(42)
J.C. Penney Corp., Inc.(3)
Retailing
L+425
1.0%
6/23/23
2,233
2,240
7
Jazz Acquisition, Inc.(4)
Capital Goods
L+675
1.0%
6/19/22
2,513
2,388
(125)
LBM Borrower, LLC
Capital Goods
L+375
1.0%
8/20/22
5,303
5,319
16
LBM Borrower, LLC
Capital Goods
L+925
1.0%
8/20/23
19,733
19,832
99
LD Intermediate Holdings, Inc.
Software & Services
L+588
1.0%
12/9/22
8,662
8,855
193
LTI Holdings, Inc.
Materials
L+475
1.0%
5/16/24
9,801
9,875
74
MORSCO, Inc.
Capital Goods
L+700
1.0%
10/31/23
8,622
9,071
449
Navistar, Inc.(3)
Capital Goods
L+350
11/6/24
9,677
9,720
43
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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 8. Financing Arrangements (continued)
Underlying Loan(1)
Industry
Rate(2)
Floor
Maturity
Notional
Amount
Market
Value
Unrealized
Appreciation/​
(Depreciation)
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Inc. 
Consumer Services
L+500
1.0%
9/1/22
$
3,350
$
3,432
$
82
P2 Upstream Acquisition Co.
Energy
L+400
1.3%
10/30/20
2,261
2,407
146
Peak 10 Holding Corp.
Software & Services
L+725
1.0%
8/1/25
6,873
6,889
16
Sequa Mezzanine Holdings L.L.C.
Capital Goods
L+900
1.0%
4/28/22
2,232
2,210
(22)
SGS Cayman, L.P.(3)
Software & Services
L+538
1.0%
4/23/21
1,968
1,953
(15)
Specialty Building Products Holdings, LLC(4)
Capital Goods
L+600
1.0%
10/26/23
7,327
7,631
304
Spencer Gifts LLC
Retailing
L+425
1.0%
7/16/21
15,196
14,185
(1,011)
Strike, LLC(4)
Energy
L+800
1.0%
11/30/22
2,848
2,970
122
SunGard Availability Services
Capital, Inc.(4)
Software & Services
L+700
1.0%
9/30/21
4,675
4,899
224
Sutherland Global Services Inc.
Software & Services
L+538
1.0%
4/23/21
8,452
8,392
(60)
ThermaSys Corp.
Capital Goods
L+400
1.3%
5/3/19
6,519
6,630
111
TierPoint, LLC
Software & Services
L+725
1.0%
5/5/25
6,930
6,904
(26)
TKC Holdings, Inc.
Retailing
L+800
1.0%
2/1/24
4,020
4,003
(17)
TravelCLICK, Inc.
Software & Services
L+775
1.0%
11/6/21
4,023
4,007
(16)
Veritas US Inc.
Software & Services
L+450
1.0%
1/27/23
19,843
18,188
(1,655)
West Corp.
Commercial & Professional Services
L+350
1.0%
10/10/24
4,994
4,956
(38)
West Corp.
Commercial & Professional Services
L+400
1.0%
10/10/24
20,134
19,810
(324)
Westbridge Technologies, Inc.
Software & Services
L+850
1.0%
4/28/23
21,569
21,665
96
Winebow Holdings, Inc.
Retailing
L+750
1.0%
1/2/22
4,878
4,396
(482)
York Risk Services Holding Corp.(4)
Insurance
L+375
1.0%
10/1/21
6,614
6,462
(152)
Total
$
468,902
$
456,814
(12,088)
Total TRS Accrued Income and Liabilities:
1,147
Total TRS Fair Value:
$
(10,941)
(1)
Loan may be an obligation of one or more entities affiliated with the named company.
(2)
The variable rate securities underlying the TRS bear interest at a rate determined by a publicly disclosed base rate plus a basis point spread. As of June 30, 2018, three-month LIBOR was 2.34%.
(3)
The investment is not a qualifying asset under the 1940 Act. A BDC may not acquire any asset other than qualifying assets, unless, at the time the acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the company’s total assets.
(4)
Security is also held directly by the Company or one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries.
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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 8. Financing Arrangements (continued)
The following is a summary of the underlying loans subject to the TRS as of December 31, 2017:
Underlying Loan(1)
Industry
Rate(2)
Floor
Maturity
Notional
Amount
Market
Value
Unrealized
Appreciation/​
(Depreciation)
Alison US LLC(3)
Capital Goods
L+450
1.0%
8/29/21
$
7,190
$
6,930
$
(260)
American Bath Group, LLC
Capital Goods
L+525
1.0%
9/30/23
3,318
3,481
163
American Bath Group, LLC
Capital Goods
L+975
1.0%
9/30/24
2,760
2,992
232
AqGen Ascensus, Inc.
Diversified Financials
L+400
1.0%
12/5/22
13,828
14,753
925
ATX Networks Corp.(3)(4)
Technology Hardware & Equipment
L+600, 1.0% PIK
(1.0% Max PIK)
1.0%
6/11/21
4,740
4,752
12
ATX Networks Corp.(3)
Technology Hardware & Equipment
L+600, 1.0% PIK
(1.0% Max PIK)
1.0%
6/11/21
7,563
7,699
136
Avaya Inc.(4)
Technology Hardware & Equipment
L+475
1.0%
12/15/24
14,850
14,744
(106)
BBB Industries US Holdings, Inc.
Automobiles & Components
L+450
1.0%
11/3/21
7,314
7,542
228
Casablanca US Holdings Inc.(4)
Consumer Services
L+900
1.0%
3/31/25
4,925
5,075
150
CDS U.S. Intermediate Holdings, Inc.(3)(4)
Media
L+825
1.0%
7/10/23
8,865
8,854
(11)
Confie Seguros Holding II Co.(3)
Insurance
L+525
1.0%
4/19/22
6,861
6,909
48
Dayton Superior Corp.
Materials
L+800
1.0%
11/15/21
11,203
9,702
(1,501)
Diamond Resorts International,
Inc.
Consumer Services
L+450
1.0%
9/2/23
26,959
27,831
872
Elo Touch Solutions, Inc.(4)
Technology Hardware & Equipment
L+600
1.0%
10/25/23
8,448
8,512
64
FHC Health Systems, Inc.
Health Care Equipment & Services
L+400
1.0%
12/23/21
8,839
8,683
(156)
FullBeauty Brands Holdings Corp.
Consumer Durables & Apparel
L+475
1.0%
10/14/22
7,201
4,765
(2,436)
Gulf Finance, LLC(4)
Energy
L+525
1.0%
8/25/23
9,437
8,712
(725)
Inmar, Inc.
Software & Services
L+800
1.0%
5/1/25
14,775
15,000
225
Ivanti Software, Inc.
Software & Services
L+425
1.0%
1/20/24
7,457
7,113
(344)
Jazz Acquisition, Inc.(4)
Capital Goods
L+675
1.0%
6/19/22
2,513
2,345
(168)
LBM Borrower, LLC
Capital Goods
L+450
1.0%
8/20/22
5,359
5,439
80
LD Intermediate Holdings, Inc.
Software & Services
L+588
1.0%
12/9/22
8,775
8,686
(89)
LTI Holdings, Inc.
Materials
L+475
1.0%
5/16/24
9,851
9,987
136
MORSCO, Inc.
Capital Goods
L+700
1.0%
10/31/23
9,360
9,872
512
Navistar, Inc.(3)
Capital Goods
L+350
11/6/24
9,701
9,777
76
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Inc. 
Consumer Services
L+500
1.0%
9/1/22
7,257
7,026
(231)
P2 Upstream Acquisition Co.
Energy
L+400
1.3%
10/30/20
2,283
2,398
115
Peak 10 Holding Corp.
Software & Services
L+725
1.0%
8/1/25
6,873
6,969
96
Quest Software US Holdings Inc.(4)
Software & Services
L+550
1.0%
10/31/22
17,877
18,233
356
Specialty Building Products Holdings, LLC(4)
Capital Goods
L+600
1.0%
10/26/23
7,364
7,631
267
Spencer Gifts LLC
Retailing
L+425
1.0%
7/16/21
15,939
11,464
(4,475)
SRS Distribution Inc.
Capital Goods
L+325
1.0%
8/25/22
10,098
10,099
1
Strike, LLC(4)
Energy
L+800
1.0%
11/30/22
2,925
3,045
120
SunGard Availability Services Capital, Inc.(4)
Software & Services
L+700
1.0%
9/30/21
4,770
4,986
216
ThermaSys Corp.
Capital Goods
L+400
1.3%
5/3/19
6,612
6,489
(123)
TierPoint, LLC
Software & Services
L+725
1.0%
5/5/25
6,930
7,009
79
TKC Holdings, Inc.
Retailing
L+800
1.0%
2/1/24
4,020
4,020
TravelCLICK, Inc.
Software & Services
L+775
1.0%
11/6/21
7,183
7,173
(10)
Westbridge Technologies, Inc.
Software & Services
L+850
1.0%
4/28/23
6,774
6,826
52
Winebow Holdings, Inc.
Retailing
L+750
1.0%
1/2/22
4,878
4,568
(310)
York Risk Services Holding Corp.(4)
Insurance
L+375
1.0%
10/1/21
6,648
6,556
(92)
Total
$
340,523
$
334,647
(5,876)
Total TRS Accrued Income and Liabilities:
2,120
Total TRS Fair Value:
$
(3,756)
(1)
Loan may be an obligation of one or more entities affiliated with the named company.
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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 8. Financing Arrangements (continued)
(2)
The variable rate securities underlying the TRS bear interest at a rate determined by a publicly disclosed base rate plus a basis point spread. As of December 31, 2017, three-month LIBOR was 1.69%.
(3)
The investment is not a qualifying asset under the 1940 Act. A BDC may not acquire any asset other than qualifying assets, unless, at the time the acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the company’s total assets.
(4)
Security is also held directly by the Company or one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries.
Note 9. Commitments and Contingencies
The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification provisions. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown; however, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts. Management of FS/KKR Advisor has reviewed the Company’s existing contracts and expects the risk of loss to the Company to be remote.
The Company is not currently subject to any material legal proceedings and, to the Company’s knowledge, no material legal proceedings are threatened against the Company. From time to time, the Company may be a party to certain legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, including proceedings relating to the enforcement of the Company’s rights under contracts with its portfolio companies. While the outcome of these legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company does not expect that any such proceedings will have a material effect upon its financial condition or results of operations.
See Note 6 for a discussion of the Company’s unfunded commitments.
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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 10. Financial Highlights
The following is a schedule of financial highlights of the Company for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2017:
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
(Unaudited)
Year Ended
December 31, 2017
Per Share Data:(1)
Net asset value, beginning of period
$ 8.22 $ 8.53
Results of operations(2)
Net investment income
0.32 0.69
Net realized gain (loss) and unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
(0.17) (0.32)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
0.15 0.37
Stockholder distributions(3)
Distributions from net investment income
(0.35) (0.70)
Net decrease in net assets resulting from stockholder distributions
(0.35) (0.70)
Capital share transactions
Issuance of common stock(4)
0.02
Repurchases of common stock(5)
Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions
0.02
Net asset value, end of period
$ 8.02 $ 8.22
Shares outstanding, end of period
290,431,939 290,566,041
Total return(6)
1.77% 4.50%
Total return (without assuming reinvestment of distributions)(6)
1.82% 4.57%
Ratio/Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period
$ 2,330,533 $ 2,388,724
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(7)
7.86% 8.08%
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets(7)
7.03% 7.64%
Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets(7)
6.81% 7.27%
Portfolio turnover(8)
17.21% 36.76%
Total amount of senior securities outstanding, exclusive of treasury securities
$ 1,667,554 $ 1,647,355
Asset coverage per unit(9)
2.40 2.45
(1)
Per share data may be rounded in order to recompute the ending net asset value per share.
(2)
The per share data was derived by using the weighted average shares outstanding during the applicable period.
(3)
The per share data for distributions reflects the actual amount of distributions paid per share during the applicable period.
(4)
The issuance of common stock on a per share basis reflects the incremental net asset value changes as a result of the issuance of shares of common stock in the Company’s continuous public offering and pursuant to the DRP. The issuance of common stock at an offering price, net of selling commissions and dealer manager fees, that is greater than the net asset value per share results in an increase in net asset value per share.
(5)
The per share impact of the Company’s repurchases of common stock is a reduction to net asset value of less than $0.01 per share during each period.
(6)
The total return for each period presented was calculated based on the change in net asset value during the applicable period, including the impact of distributions reinvested in accordance with the DRP. The total return (without assuming reinvestment of distributions) for each period presented was calculated by taking the net asset value per share as of the end of the applicable period, adding the cash distributions per share which were declared during the applicable period and dividing the total by the net asset value per share at the beginning of the applicable period. The total returns do not consider the effect of any selling commissions or charges that may be incurred in connection with the sale of shares of the Company’s common stock. The total returns include the effect of the issuance of shares at a net offering price that is greater than net asset value per share, which causes an
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FS Investment Corporation III
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 10. Financial Highlights (continued)
increase in net asset value per share. The historical calculations of total returns in the table should not be considered representations of the Company’s future total returns, which may be greater or less than the returns shown in the table due to a number of factors, including the Company’s ability or inability to make investments in companies that meet its investment criteria, the interest rates payable on the debt securities the Company acquires, the level of the Company’s expenses, variations in and the timing of the recognition of realized and unrealized gains or losses, the degree to which the Company encounters competition in its markets and general economic conditions. As a result of these factors, results for any previous period should not be relied upon as being indicative of performance in future periods. The total return calculations set forth above represent the total returns on the Company’s investment portfolio during the applicable period and do not represent actual returns to stockholders.
(7)
Weighted average net assets during the applicable period are used for this calculation. Ratios for the six months ended June 30, 2018 are annualized. Annualized ratios for the six months ended June 30, 2018, are not necessarily indicative of the ratios that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2018. The following is a schedule of supplemental ratios for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2017:
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
(Unaudited)
Year Ended
December 31, 2017
Ratio of subordinated income incentive fees to average net assets
1.09% 1.70%
Ratio of interest expense to average net assets
2.66% 2.20%
Ratio of offering costs to average net assets
0.14%
(8)
Portfolio turnover for the six months ended June 30, 2018 is not annualized.
(9)
Asset coverage per unit is the ratio of the carrying value of the Company’s total consolidated assets, less liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior securities, to the aggregate amount of senior securities representing indebtedness.
Note 11. Subsequent Events
Revolving Credit Facility
On August 9, 2018, or the Effective Date, the Company entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility, or the Revolving Credit Facility, with Corporate Capital Trust, Inc., FS Investment Corporation, FS Investment Corporation II, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., or JPMCB, as administrative agent, ING Capital LLC, or ING, as collateral agent and the lenders party thereto. The Revolving Credit Facility provides for borrowings in U.S. dollars and certain agreed upon foreign currencies in an initial aggregate amount of up to $3,435,000, with an option for the Company to request, at one or more times after the Effective Date, that existing or new lenders, at their election, provide up to $1,717,500 of additional commitments. As of the Effective Date, the Revolving Credit Facility provides that the Company may borrow up to a sublimit of  $650,000 of the total facility amount, which sublimit may be reduced or increased from time to time pursuant to the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility and subject to the oversight and approval of the Company’s board of directors. The Revolving Credit Facility provides for the issuance of letters of credit on behalf of the Company in an aggregate face amount not to exceed $25,000. The Company’s obligations under the Revolving Credit Facility are guaranteed by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries including FSIC III Investments, Inc., IC III Altus Investments, LLC and IC III Arches Investments LLC. The Company’s obligations under the Revolving Credit Facility are secured by a first priority security interest in substantially all of the assets of the Company and the subsidiary guarantors thereunder.
Availability under the Revolving Credit Facility will terminate on August 9, 2022, or the Revolver Termination Date, and the outstanding loans under the Revolving Credit Facility will mature on August 9, 2023. The Revolving Credit Facility also requires mandatory prepayment of interest and principal upon certain events during the term-out period commencing on the Revolver Termination Date.
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FS Investment Corporation III
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 11. Subsequent Events (continued)
Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility are subject to compliance with a borrowing base. Interest under the Revolving Credit Facility for (i) loans for which the Company elects the base rate option, (A) if the borrowing base is equal to or greater than 1.85 times the combined debt amount, is payable at an “alternate base rate” (which is the greatest of  (a) the prime rate as publicly announced by JPMCB, (b) the sum of  (x) the greater of  (I) the federal funds effective rate and (II) the overnight bank funding rate plus (y) 0.5%, and (c) the one month LIBOR plus 1% per annum) plus 1.00% and, (B) if the borrowing base is less than 1.85 times the combined debt amount, the alternate base rate plus 1.25%; and (ii) loans for which the Company elects the Eurocurrency option (A) if the borrowing base is equal to or greater than 1.85 times the combined debt amount, is payable at a rate equal to LIBOR plus 2.00% and (B) if the borrowing base is less than 1.85 times the combined debt amount, is payable at a rate equal to LIBOR plus 2.25%. The Revolving Credit Facility will be subject to a non-usage fee of at least 0.375% and up to 0.50% per annum (based on the immediately preceding period’s average usage) on the unused portion of the commitment under the Revolving Credit Facility during the revolving period. The Company will be required to pay letter of credit participation fees and a fronting fee on the average daily amount of any lender’s exposure with respect to any letters of credit issued under the Revolving Credit Facility.
In connection with the Revolving Credit Facility, the Company has made certain representations and warranties and must comply with various covenants and reporting requirements customary for facilities of this type. In addition, the Company must comply with the following financial covenants: (a) the Company must maintain a minimum shareholders’ equity, measured as of each fiscal quarter end; and (b) the Company must maintain at all times a 200% asset coverage ratio.
The Revolving Credit Facility contains events of default customary for facilities of this type. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, JPMCB, at the instruction of the lenders, may terminate the commitments and declare the outstanding advances and all other obligations under the Revolving Credit Facility immediately due and payable.
Jefferson Square Amended Loan and Security Agreement
On July 16, 2018, Jefferson Square Funding LLC, or Jefferson Square, entered into an Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement with JPMCB, as administrative agent and State Street Bank and Trust Company, as collateral agent, securities intermediary, and collateral administrator, amending the Loan Agreement, dated May 8, 2015.
The Amended and Restated Agreement provides for, among other things, (i) decreasing the interest rate on US dollar borrowings to 3-month LIBOR plus 2.50% per annum, (ii) extending the maturity date to July 16, 2022, (iii) temporarily increasing the total amount of available borrowings to $800,000 (iv) permitting Jefferson Square to borrow, pay down, and reborrow a certain percentage of the total available borrowings on a revolving basis, and (v) permitting a limited amount of borrowings in certain foreign currencies.
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Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts).
The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with our unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. In this report, “we,” “us,” “our” and the “Company” refer to FS Investment Corporation III.
Forward-Looking Statements
Some of the statements in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q constitute forward-looking statements because they relate to future events or our future performance or financial condition. The forward-looking statements contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q may include statements as to:

our future operating results;

our business prospects and the prospects of the companies in which we may invest;

the impact of the investments that we expect to make;

the ability of our portfolio companies to achieve their objectives;

our current and expected financings and investments;

changes in the general interest rate environment;

the adequacy of our cash resources, financing sources and working capital;

the timing and amount of cash flows, distributions and dividends, if any, from our portfolio companies;

our contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties;

actual and potential conflicts of interest with FS/KKR Advisor, FS Investments, KKR Credit or any of their respective affiliates;

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

our use of financial leverage;

the ability of FS/KKR Advisor to locate suitable investments for us and to monitor and administer our investments;

the ability of FS/KKR Advisor or its affiliates to attract and retain highly talented professionals;

our ability to maintain our qualification as a RIC and as a BDC;

the impact on our business of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, as amended, and the rules and regulations issued thereunder;

the effect of changes to tax legislation on us and the portfolio companies in which we may invest and our and their tax position; and

the tax status of the enterprises in which we may invest.
In addition, words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect” and “intend” indicate a forward-looking statement, although not all forward-looking statements include these words. The forward-looking statements contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those implied or expressed in the forward-looking statements for any reason. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include:

changes in the economy;

risks associated with possible disruption in our operations or the economy generally due to terrorism or natural disasters; and

future changes in laws or regulations and conditions in our operating areas.
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We have based the forward-looking statements included in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q on information available to us on the date of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Except as required by the federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Stockholders are advised to consult any additional disclosures that we may make directly to stockholders or through reports that we may file in the future with the SEC, including annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. The forward-looking statements and projections contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q are excluded from the safe harbor protection provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act.
Overview
We were incorporated under the general corporation laws of the State of Maryland on June 7, 2013 and formally commenced investment operations on April 2, 2014. We are an externally managed, non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a BDC under the 1940 Act and has elected to be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and intends to qualify annually, as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. In November 2017, we closed our continuous public offering of shares of common stock to new investors.
Our investment activities are managed by FS/KKR Advisor and supervised by our board of directors, a majority of whom are independent. Under the FS/KKR Advisor investment advisory and administrative services agreement, we have agreed to pay FS/KKR Advisor an annual base management fee based on the average weekly value of our gross assets and an incentive fee based on our performance.
Our investment activities were managed by FSIC III Advisor until April 9, 2018 and thereafter have been managed by FS/KKR Advisor. FSIC III Advisor previously engaged GDFM to act as our investment sub-adviser. GDFM resigned as our investment sub-adviser and terminated the investment sub-advisory agreement on April 9, 2018.
Our investment objectives are to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, long-term capital appreciation. We have identified and intend to focus on the following investment categories, which we believe will allow us to generate an attractive total return with an acceptable level of risk.
Direct Originations:   We intend 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, although we do not generally make equity investments independent of having an existing credit relationship. We believe directly originated investments may offer higher returns and more favorable protections than broadly syndicated transactions.
Opportunistic:   We intend to seek to capitalize on market price inefficiencies by investing in loans, bonds and other securities where the market price of such investment reflects a lower value than deemed warranted by our fundamental analysis. We believe that market price inefficiencies may occur due to, among other things, general dislocations in the markets, a misunderstanding by the market of a particular company or an industry being out of favor with the broader investment community. We seek to allocate capital to these securities that have been misunderstood or mispriced by the market and where we believe there is an opportunity to earn an attractive return on our investment. Such opportunities may include event driven investments, anchor orders (i.e., certain opportunities that are originated and then syndicated by a commercial or investment bank but where we provide a capital commitment significantly above the average syndicate participant) and CLOs.
In the case of event driven investments, we intend to take advantage of dislocations that arise in the markets due to an impending event and where the market’s apparent expectation of value differs substantially from our fundamental analysis. Such events may include a looming debt maturity or default, a merger, spin-off or other corporate reorganization, an adverse regulatory or legal ruling, or a material contract expiration, any of which may significantly improve or impair a company’s financial position. Compared to other investment strategies, event driven investing depends more heavily on our ability to
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successfully predict the outcome of an individual event rather than on underlying macroeconomic fundamentals. As a result, successful event driven strategies may offer both substantial diversification benefits and the ability to generate performance in uncertain market environments.
We may also invest in anchor orders. In these types of investments, we may receive fees, preferential pricing or other benefits not available to other lenders in return for our significant capital commitment. Our decision to provide an anchor order to a syndicated transaction is predicated on a rigorous credit analysis, our familiarity with a particular company, industry or financial sponsor, and the broader investment experiences of our investment adviser.
In addition, we opportunistically invest in CLOs. CLOs are a form of securitization where the cash flow from a pooled basket of syndicated loans is used to support distribution payments made to different tranches of securities. While collectively CLOs represent nearly fifty percent of the broadly syndicated loan universe, investing in individual CLO tranches requires a high degree of investor sophistication due to their structural complexity and the illiquid nature of their securities.
Broadly Syndicated/Other:   Although our primary focus is to invest in directly originated transactions and opportunistic investments, 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. In addition, and because we typically receive more attractive financing terms on these positions than we do on our less liquid assets, we are able to leverage the broadly syndicated portion of our portfolio in such a way that maximizes the levered return potential of our portfolio.
Our portfolio is comprised primarily of investments in senior secured loans and second lien secured loans of private middle market U.S. companies and, to a lesser extent, subordinated loans of private U.S. companies. Although we do not expect a significant portion of our portfolio to be comprised of subordinated loans, there is no limit on the amount of such loans in which we may invest. We may purchase interests in loans or make other debt investments, including investments in senior secured bonds, through secondary market transactions in the “over-the-counter” market or directly from our target companies as primary market or directly originated investments. In connection with our debt investments, we may on occasion receive equity interests such as warrants or options as additional consideration. We may also purchase or otherwise acquire interests in the form of common or preferred equity or equity-related securities, such as rights and warrants that may be converted into or exchanged for common stock or other equity or the cash value of common stock or other equity, in our target companies, generally in conjunction with one of our debt investments, including through the restructuring of such investments, or through a co-investment with a financial sponsor, such as an institutional investor or private equity firm. In addition, a portion of our portfolio may be comprised of corporate bonds, CLOs, other debt securities and derivatives, including total return swaps and credit default swaps. FS/KKR Advisor will seek to tailor our investment focus as market conditions evolve. Depending on market conditions, we may increase or decrease our exposure to less senior portions of the capital structure or otherwise make opportunistic investments. The senior secured loans, second lien secured loans and senior secured bonds in which we invest generally have stated terms of three to seven years and subordinated debt investments that we make generally have stated terms of up to ten years, but the expected average life of such securities is generally between three and seven years. However, there is no limit on the maturity or duration of any security in our portfolio. Our debt investments may be rated by a NRSRO and, in such case, generally will carry a rating below investment grade
Revenues
The principal measure of our financial performance is net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations, which includes net investment income, net realized gain or loss on investments, net realized gain or loss on foreign currency, net realized gain or loss on total return swap, net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments, net unrealized gain or loss on foreign currency and net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on total return swap.
Net investment income is the difference between our income from interest, dividends, fees and other investment income and our operating and other expenses. Net realized gain or loss on investments is the difference between the proceeds received from dispositions of portfolio investments and their amortized
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cost, including the respective realized gain or loss on foreign currency for those foreign denominated investment transactions. Net realized gain or loss on foreign currency is the portion of realized gain or loss attributable to foreign currency fluctuations. Net realized gain or loss on total return swap is the net monthly settlement payments received on the TRS. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments is the net change in the fair value of our investment portfolio, including the respective unrealized gain or loss on foreign currency for those foreign denominated investments. Net unrealized gain or loss on foreign currency is the net change in the value of receivables or accruals due to the impact of foreign currency fluctuations. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on total return swap is the net change in the fair value of the TRS.
We principally generate revenues in the form of interest income on the debt investments we hold. In addition, we may generate revenues in the form of non-recurring commitment, closing, origination, structuring or diligence fees, monitoring fees, fees for providing managerial assistance, consulting fees, prepayment fees and performance-based fees. We may also generate revenues in the form of dividends and other distributions on the equity or other securities we hold.
Expenses
Our primary operating expenses include the payment of management and incentive fees and other expenses under the FS/KKR Advisor investment advisory and administrative services agreement, interest expense from financing arrangements and other indebtedness, and other expenses necessary for our operations. The management and incentive fees compensate FS/KKR Advisor for its work in identifying, evaluating, negotiating, executing, monitoring and servicing our investments.
FS/KKR Advisor oversees our day-to-day operations, including the provision of general ledger accounting, fund accounting, legal services, investor relations, certain government and regulatory affairs activities, and other administrative services. FS/KKR Advisor also performs, or oversees the performance of, our corporate operations and required administrative services, which includes being responsible for the financial records that we are required to maintain and preparing reports for our stockholders and reports filed with the SEC. In addition, FS/KKR Advisor assists us in calculating our net asset value, overseeing the preparation and filing of tax returns and the printing and dissemination of reports to our stockholders, and generally overseeing the payment of our expenses and the performance of administrative and professional services rendered to us by others.
Pursuant to the FS/KKR Advisor investment advisory and administrative services agreement, we reimburse FS/KKR Advisor for expenses necessary to perform services related to our administration and operations, including FS/KKR Advisor’s allocable portion of the compensation and related expenses of certain personnel of FS Investments and KKR Credit providing administrative services to us on behalf of FS/KKR Advisor. We reimburse FS/KKR Advisor no less than monthly for expenses necessary to perform services related to our administration and operations. The amount of this reimbursement is set at the lesser of  (1) FS/KKR Advisor’s actual costs incurred in providing such services and (2) the amount that we estimate we would be required to pay alternative service providers for comparable services in the same geographic location. FS/KKR Advisor allocates the cost of such services to us based on factors such as total assets, revenues, time allocations and/or other reasonable metrics. Our board of directors reviews the methodology employed in determining how the expenses are allocated to us and the proposed allocation of administrative expenses among us and certain affiliates of FS/KKR Advisor. Our board of directors then assesses the reasonableness of such reimbursements for expenses allocated to us based on the breadth, depth and quality of such services as compared to the estimated cost to us of obtaining similar services from third-party service providers known to be available. In addition, our board of directors considers whether any single third-party service provider would be capable of providing all such services at comparable cost and quality. Finally, our board of directors compares the total amount paid to FS/KKR Advisor for such services as a percentage of our net assets to the same ratio as reported by other comparable BDCs.
We bear all other expenses of our operations and transactions, including all other expenses incurred by FS/KKR Advisor in performing services for us and administrative personnel paid by FS Investments and KKR Credit.
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In addition, we have contracted with State Street Bank and Trust Company to provide various accounting and administrative services, including, but not limited to, preparing preliminary financial information for review by FS/KKR Advisor, preparing and monitoring expense budgets, maintaining accounting and corporate books and records, processing trade information provided by us and performing testing with respect to RIC compliance.
Portfolio Investment Activity for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 and for the Year Ended December 31, 2017
Total Portfolio Activity
The following tables present certain selected information regarding our portfolio investment activity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018:
Net Investment Activity
For the Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018
For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
Purchases
$ 448,114 $ 625,964
Sales and Repayments
(413,144) (575,039)
Net Portfolio Activity
$ 34,970 $ 50,925
For the Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018
For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
New Investment Activity by Asset Class
Purchases
Percentage
Purchases
Percentage
Senior Secured Loans—First Lien
$ 324,190 72% $ 461,889 74%
Senior Secured Loans—Second Lien
9,849 2%
Senior Secured Bonds
26,627 6% 38,152 6%
Subordinated Debt
95,207 21% 101,830 16%
Collateralized Securities
Equity/Other
2,090 1% 14,244 2%
Total
$ 448,114 100% $ 625,964 100%
The following table summarizes the composition of our investment portfolio at cost and fair value as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017:
June 30, 2018
(Unaudited)
December 31, 2017
Amortized
Cost(1)
Fair
Value
Percentage
of Portfolio
Amortized
Cost(1)
Fair
Value
Percentage
of Portfolio
Senior Secured Loans—First Lien
$ 2,360,110 $ 2,363,239 71% $ 2,212,948 $ 2,222,444 66%
Senior Secured Loans—Second Lien
294,200 249,509 8% 298,561 261,239 8%
Senior Secured Bonds
81,908 79,692 2% 60,168 60,478 2%
Subordinated Debt
556,702 547,138 16% 690,666 687,221 21%
Collateralized Securities
6,306 6,736 0% 6,697 7,562 0%
Equity/Other
146,971 109,690 3% 164,105 102,582 3%
Total
$ 3,446,197 $ 3,356,004 100% $ 3,433,145 $ 3,341,526 100%
(1)
Amortized cost represents the original cost adjusted for the amortization of premiums and/or accretion of discounts, as applicable, on investments.
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The following table summarizes the composition of our investment portfolio at cost and fair value as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 to include, on a look-through basis, the investments underlying the TRS, as disclosed in Note 8 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein. The investments underlying the TRS had a notional amount and market value of  $468,902 and $456,814, respectively, as of June 30, 2018 and $340,523, and $334,647, respectively, as of December 31, 2017.
June 30, 2018
(Unaudited)
December 31, 2017
Amortized
Cost(1)
Fair
Value
Percentage
of Portfolio
Amortized
Cost(1)
Fair
Value
Percentage
of Portfolio
Senior Secured Loans—First Lien 
$ 2,750,284 $ 2,741,609 72% $ 2,489,749 $ 2,493,086 68%
Senior Secured Loans—Second Lien
372,928 327,953 9% 362,283 325,244 9%
Senior Secured Bonds
81,908 79,692 2% 60,168 60,478 1%
Subordinated Debt
556,702 547,138 14% 690,666 687,221 19%
Collateralized Securities
6,306 6,736 0% 6,697 7,562 0%
Equity/Other
146,971 109,690 3% 164,105 102,582 3%
Total
$ 3,915,099 $ 3,812,818 100% $ 3,773,668 $ 3,676,173 100%
(1)
Amortized cost represents the original cost adjusted for the amortization of premiums and/or accretion of discounts, as applicable, on investments.
The following table presents certain selected information regarding the composition of our investment portfolio as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017:
June 30, 2018
December 31, 2017
Number of Portfolio Companies
117
109
% Variable Rate (based on fair value)
73.5%
70.9%
% Fixed Rate (based on fair value)
23.2%
26.0%
% Income Producing Equity/Other Investments (based on fair value)
0.3%
0.1%
% Non-Income Producing Equity/Other Investments (based on fair value)
3.0%
3.0%
Average Annual EBITDA of Portfolio Companies
$137,600
$124,000
Weighted Average Purchase Price of Debt Investments (as a % of par)
99.1%
98.9%
% of Investments on Non-Accrual (based on fair value)
0.3%
1.0%
Gross Portfolio Yield Prior to Leverage (based on amortized cost)
9.8%
9.4%
Gross Portfolio Yield Prior to Leverage (based on amortized cost)—Excluding Non-Income Producing Assets
10.4%
10.0%
Based on our regular monthly cash distribution amount of  $0.058331 per share as of June 30, 2018 and our distribution reinvestment price of  $8.20 per share, the annualized distribution rate to stockholders as of June 30, 2018 was 8.54%. The annualized distribution rate to stockholders is expressed as a percentage equal to the projected annualized distribution amount per share divided by our distribution reinvestment price per share. Our annualized distribution rate to stockholders may include income, realized capital gains and a return of investors’ capital. During the six months ended June 30, 2018, our total return was 1.77% and our total return without assuming reinvestment of distributions was 1.82%.
Based on our regular monthly cash distribution amount of  $0.058331 per share as of December 31, 2017 and our distribution reinvestment price of  $8.35 per share as of December 31, 2017, the annualized distribution rate to stockholders was 8.38%. During the year ended December 31, 2017, our total return was 4.50% and our total return without assuming reinvestment of distributions was 4.57%.
Our estimated gross portfolio yield may be higher than a stockholder’s yield on an investment in shares of our common stock. Our estimated gross portfolio yield does not reflect operating expenses that may be incurred by us. In addition, our estimated gross portfolio yield and total return figures disclosed above do not consider the effect of any sales commissions or charges that may have been incurred in connection with the sale of shares of our common stock. Our estimated gross portfolio yield, total return and annualized distribution rate to stockholders do not represent actual investment returns to stockholders, are subject to change and, in the future, may be greater or less than the rates set forth above. See the section entitled
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“Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and our other periodic reports filed with the SEC for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with these statements. See footnote 6 to the financial highlights table included in Note 10 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein for information regarding the calculations of our total return.
Direct Originations
The following tables present certain selected information regarding our direct originations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018:
New Direct Originations
For the Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018
For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
Total Commitments (including unfunded commitments)
$ 182,665 $ 280,194
Exited Investments (including partial paydowns)
(63,735) (126,726)
Net Direct Originations
$ 118,930 $ 153,468
For the Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018
For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
New Direct Originations by Asset Class (including unfunded commitments)
Commitment
Amount
Percentage
Commitment
Amount
Percentage
Senior Secured Loans—First Lien
$ 182,075 100% $ 275,180 98%
Senior Secured Loans—Second Lien
1,389 1%
Senior Secured Bonds
Subordinated Debt
277 0%
Collateralized Securities
Equity/Other
590 0% 3,348 1%
Total
$ 182,665 100% $ 280,194 100%
For the Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018
For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
Average New Direct Origination Commitment Amount
$16,606
$16,482
Weighted Average Maturity for New Direct Originations
3/9/24
2/14/24
Gross Portfolio Yield Prior to Leverage (based on amortized cost) of New Direct Originations Funded during Period
9.8%
10.3%
Gross Portfolio Yield Prior to Leverage (based on amortized cost) of New Direct Originations Funded during Period—Excluding Non-Income Producing Assets
9.8%
10.3%
Gross Portfolio Yield Prior to Leverage (based on amortized cost) of Direct Originations Exited during Period
10.2%
10.4%
The following table presents certain selected information regarding our direct originations as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017:
Characteristics of All Direct Originations Held in Portfolio
June 30, 2018
December 31, 2017
Number of Portfolio Companies
63
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Average Annual EBITDA of Portfolio Companies
$76,400
$65,900
Average Leverage Through Tranche of Portfolio Companies—Excluding Equity/Other and Collateralized Securities
5.7x
4.7x
% of Investments on Non-Accrual (based on fair value)
0.4%
Gross Portfolio Yield Prior to Leverage (based on amortized cost) of Funded Direct Originations
10.0%
9.7%
Gross Portfolio Yield Prior to Leverage (based on amortized cost) of Funded Direct Originations—Excluding Non-Income Producing Assets
10.5%
10.1%
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Portfolio Composition by Strategy
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 as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017:
June 30, 2018
December 31, 2017
Portfolio Composition by Strategy
Fair
Value
Percentage
of Portfolio
Fair
Value
Percentage
of Portfolio
Direct Originations
$ 2,591,862 77% $ 2,427,744 73%
Opportunistic
497,403 15% 702,066 21%
Broadly Syndicated/Other
266,739 8% 211,716 6%
Total
$ 3,356,004 100% $ 3,341,526 100%
See Note 6 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein for additional information regarding the composition of our investment portfolio by industry classification.
Portfolio Asset Quality
In addition to various risk management and monitoring tools, FS/KKR Advisor uses, and FSIC III Advisor historically used, an investment rating system to characterize and monitor the expected level of returns on each investment in our portfolio. FS/KKR Advisor uses, and FSIC III Advisor historically used, 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.
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 June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017:
June 30, 2018
December 31, 2017
Investment Rating
Fair
Value
Percentage
of Portfolio
Fair
Value
Percentage
of Portfolio
1
$ 70,821 2% $ 66,286 2%
2
2,764,935 82% 3,006,809 90%
3
491,112 15% 211,214 6%
4
13,033 0% 1,817 0%
5
16,103 1% 55,400 2%
Total
$ 3,356,004 100% $ 3,341,526 100%
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.
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Results of Operations
Comparison of the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017
Revenues
Our investment income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 was as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2018
2017
2018
2017
Amount
Percentage of
Total Income
Amount
Percentage of
Total Income
Amount
Percentage of
Total Income
Amount
Percentage of
Total Income
Interest income
$ 76,645 87% $ 74,095 79% $ 151,812 88% $ 147,699 82%
Paid-in-kind interest income
6,550 7% 6,353 7% 12,938 8% 12,282 7%
Fee income
5,386 6% 12,791 14% 7,647 4% 18,895 11%
Dividend income
77 0% 74 0% 77 0% 74 0%
Total investment income(1)
$ 88,658 100% $ 93,313 100% $ 172,474 100% $ 178,950 100%
(1)
For the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, such revenues represent $81,504 and $85,294, respectively, of cash income earned as well as $7,154 and $8,019, respectively, in non-cash portions relating to accretion of discount and PIK interest. For the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, such revenues represent $158,085 and $163,197, respectively, of cash income earned as well as $14,389 and $15,753, respectively, in non-cash portions relating to accretion of discount and PIK interest. Cash flows related to such non-cash revenues may not occur for a number of reporting periods or years after such revenues are recognized.
The level of interest income we receive is generally related to the balance of income-producing investments multiplied by the weighted average yield of our investments. We expect the dollar amount of interest that we earn to increase as the proportion of directly originated investments in our investment portfolio increases. Fee income is transaction based, and typically consists of prepayment fees, structuring fees and other non-recurring fees. As such, fee income is generally dependent on new direct origination investments and the occurrence of events at existing portfolio companies resulting in such fees.
The increase in interest income during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 can be attributed to an increase in the LIBOR rate at June 30, 2018, as well as an increase in the number of directly originated loans in our portfolio over the last year. The decrease in fee income during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 was primarily due to the decrease of structuring and prepayment activity during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2017.
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Expenses
Our operating expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 were as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2018
2017
2018
2017
Management fees
$ 14,446 $ 19,173 $ 33,524 $ 37,789
Subordinated income incentive fees
11,181 11,493 12,804 21,112
Administrative services expenses
662 710 1,516 1,529
Stock transfer agent fees
391 391 778 778
Accounting and administrative fees
283 277 560 555
Interest expense
16,560 12,966 31,252 24,786
Directors’ fees
263 264 713 525
Offering costs
432 936
Expenses associated with our independent audit and related fees
100 105 199 204
Legal fees
35 35 69 78
Printing fees
319 319 569 634
Other
268 316 669 598
Operating expenses
44,508 46,481 82,653 89,524
Management fee waiver
(209) (2,397) (2,594) (3,901)
Net expenses
$ 44,299 $ 44,084 $ 80,059 $ 85,623
The following table reflects selected expense ratios as a percent of average net assets for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2018
2017
2018
2017
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets
1.91% 1.94% 3.52% 3.76%
Ratio of management fee waiver to average net assets(1)
(0.01)% (0.10)% (0.11)% (0.16)%
Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets
1.90% 1.84% 3.41% 3.60%
Ratio of incentive fees, interest expense and offering costs
to average net assets(1)
(1.19)% (1.04)% (1.88)% (1.97)%
Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets, excluding certain expenses
0.71% 0.80% 1.53% 1.63%
(1)
Data may be rounded in order to recompute the ending ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets, excluding certain expenses.
Incentive fees and interest expense, among other things, may increase or decrease our expense ratios relative to comparative periods depending on portfolio performance and changes in amounts outstanding under our financing arrangements and benchmark interest rates such as LIBOR, among other factors.
Net Investment Income
Our net investment income totaled $44,359 ($0.15 per share) and $49,229 ($0.18 per share) for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The decrease in net investment income for the three months ended June 30, 2018 can be attributed to the decline in fee income as discussed above.
Our net investment income totaled $92,415 ($0.32 per share) and $93,327 ($0.34 per share) for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The decrease in net investment income for the six months ended June 30, 2018 can be attributed to the decline in fee income as discussed above.
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Net Realized Gains or Losses
Our net realized gains (losses) on investments, TRS and foreign currency for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 were as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2018
2017
2018
2017
Net realized gain (loss) on investments(1)
$ (29,737) $ 696 $ (52,602) $ 4,608
Net realized gain (loss) on total return swap
4,952 939 10,237 7,179
Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency
137 226 137
Total net realized gain (loss)
$ (24,785) $ 1,772 $ (42,139) $ 11,924
(1)
We sold investments and received principal repayments of $375,046 and $38,098, respectively, during the three months ended June 30, 2018 and $194,278 and $206,448, respectively, during the three months ended June 30, 2017. We sold investments and received principal repayments of $470,320 and $104,719, respectively, during the six months ended June 30, 2018 and $332,463 and $275,794, respectively, during the six months ended June 30, 2017.
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
Our net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, TRS, secured borrowing and unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 were as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2018
2017
2018
2017
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
$ 28,694 $ (8,616) $ 1,426 $ (5,350)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on total return swap
(9,381) (3,522) (7,185) (2,398)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on secured borrowing
(4) (49)
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency
(428) 610 (469) 610
Total net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
$ 18,885 $ (11,532) $ (6,228) $ (7,187)
The net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on our investments and TRS during the three months ended June 30, 2018 was primarily driven by decreased valuations on several of our syndicated debt investments along with a reversal of unrealized depreciation into a realized loss for one of our largest equity investments.
The net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on our investments and TRS during the six months ended June 30, 2018 was primarily driven by a reversal of unrealized depreciation into a realized loss for one of our largest equity investments.
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
For the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, the net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $38,459 ($0.13 per share) and $39,469 ($0.14 per share), respectively.
For the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, the net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $44,048 ($0.15 per share) and $98,064 ($0.35 per share), respectively.
Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources
Overview
As of June 30, 2018, we had $193,015 in cash and foreign currency, which we or our wholly-owned financing subsidiaries held in custodial accounts, and $113,654 in cash held as collateral by Citibank under the terms of the TRS. In addition, as of June 30, 2018, we had $31,098 in capacity available under the TRS
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and $139,300 in borrowings available under our other financing arrangements, subject to borrowing base and other limitations. As of June 30, 2018, we also had broadly syndicated investments and opportunistic investments that could be sold to create additional liquidity. As of June 30, 2018, we had twenty-four unfunded debt investments with aggregate unfunded commitments of  $237,046 and one unfunded commitment to purchase up to $112 in shares of preferred stock. We maintain sufficient cash on hand, available borrowings and liquid securities to fund such unfunded commitments should the need arise.
We currently generate cash primarily from cash flows from fees, interest and dividends earned from our investments as well as from the issuance of shares under the DRP, and principal repayments and proceeds from sales of our investments. To seek to enhance our returns, we also employ leverage as market conditions permit and at the discretion of FS/KKR Advisor, but in no event will leverage employed exceed 50% of the value of our assets, as required by the 1940 Act. See “—Financing Arrangements.”
Prior to investing in securities of portfolio companies, we invest the cash received from fees, interest and dividends earned from our investments and from the issuance of shares under the DRP, as well as principal repayments and proceeds from sales of our investments primarily in cash, cash equivalents, including money market funds, 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 election to be taxed as a RIC.
Financing Arrangements
We 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 and the best interests of our stockholders. We do not currently anticipate issuing any preferred stock.
The following table presents summary information with respect to our outstanding financing arrangements as of June 30, 2018:
Arrangement
Type of
Arrangement
Rate
Amount
Outstanding
Amount
Available
Maturity Date
BNP Facility(1)
Prime Brokerage Facility
L+1.25%
$ 157,700 $ 92,300
March 27, 2019(2)
Deutsche Bank Credit Facility(1)
Revolving Credit Facility
L+2.25%
324,000 26,000
September 22, 2019
JPM Credit Facility(1)
Term Loan Credit Facility
L+2.69%
400,000
May 8, 2019
Goldman Facility(1)
Repurchase Agreement
L+2.50%
300,000
July 15, 2019
Capital One Credit Facility(1)
Revolving Credit Facility
L+1.75% to
L+2.50%
129,000 21,000
August 13, 2020
Total
$ 1,310,700 $ 139,300
Citibank Total Return Swap
Total Return Swap
L+1.55%
$ 468,902 $ 31,098
N/A(3)
(1)
The carrying amount outstanding under the facility approximates its fair value.
(2)
As described in Note 8 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein, this facility generally is terminable upon 270 days’ notice by either party. As of June 30, 2018, neither party to the facility had provided notice of its intent to terminate the facility.
(3)
The TRS may be terminated by Center City Funding at any time, subject to payment of an early termination fee if prior to the date 90 days before September 30, 2018, or by Citibank on or after September 30, 2018, in each case, in whole or in part, upon prior written notice to the other party.
For additional information regarding our financing arrangements, see Notes 8 and 11 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein.
RIC Status and Distributions
We have elected to be subject to tax as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. In order to qualify for RIC tax treatment, we must, among other things, make distributions of an amount at least equal to 90% of our investment company taxable income, determined without regard to any deduction for distributions paid, each tax year. As long as the distributions are declared by the later of the fifteenth day of the ninth month following the close of a tax year or the due date of the tax return for such tax year, including
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extensions, distributions paid up to twelve months after the current tax year can be carried back to the prior tax year for determining the distributions paid in such tax year. We intend to make sufficient distributions to our stockholders to qualify for and maintain our RIC tax status each tax year. We are also subject to a 4% nondeductible federal excise tax on certain undistributed income unless we make distributions in a timely manner to our stockholders generally of an amount at least equal to the sum of  (1) 98% of our net ordinary income (taking into account certain deferrals and elections) for the calendar year, (2) 98.2% of our capital gain net income, which is the excess of capital gains in excess of capital losses, or “capital gain net income” (adjusted for certain ordinary losses), for the one-year period ending October 31 of that calendar year and (3) any net ordinary income and capital gain net income for the preceding years that were not distributed during such years and on which we paid no U.S. federal income tax. Any distribution declared by us during October, November or December of any calendar year, payable to stockholders of record on a specified date in such a month and actually paid during January of the following calendar year, will be treated as if it had been paid by us, as well as received by our U.S. stockholders, on December 31 of the calendar year in which the distribution was declared. We can offer no assurance that we will achieve results that will permit us to pay any cash distributions. If we issue senior securities, we will be prohibited from making distributions if doing so causes us to fail to maintain the asset coverage ratios stipulated by the 1940 Act or if distributions are limited by the terms of any of our borrowings.
Subject to applicable legal restrictions and the sole discretion of our board of directors we intend to declare regular cash distributions on a quarterly basis and pay such distributions on a monthly basis. We will calculate each stockholder’s specific distribution amount for the period using record and declaration dates and each stockholder’s distributions will begin to accrue on the date that shares of our common stock are issued to such stockholder. From time to time, we may also pay special interim distributions in the form of cash or shares of our common stock at the discretion of our board of directors. The timing and amount of any future distributions to stockholders are subject to applicable legal restrictions and the sole discretion of our board of directors.
During certain periods, our distributions may exceed our earnings. As a result, it is possible that a portion of the distributions we make 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 our 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 non-taxable distribution) will be mailed to our stockholders. No portion of the distributions paid during the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 represented a return of capital.
We intend to continue to make our regular distributions in the form of cash, out of assets legally available for distribution, unless stockholders elect to receive their cash distributions in additional shares of our common stock under the DRP. Any distributions reinvested under the plan will nevertheless remain taxable to a U.S. stockholder.
The following table reflects the cash distributions per share that we have declared and paid on our common stock during the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:
Distribution
For the Three Months Ended
Per Share
Amount
Fiscal 2017
March 31, 2017
$ 0.17499 $ 48,011
June 30, 2017
0.17499 48,942
Total
$ 0.34998 $ 96,953
Fiscal 2018
March 31, 2018
$ 0.17499 $ 50,490
June 30, 2018
0.17499 50,489
Total
$ 0.34998 $ 100,979
See Note 5 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein for additional information regarding our distributions, including a reconciliation of our GAAP-basis net investment income to our tax-basis net investment income for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.
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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. As we execute our operating plans, we will describe additional critical accounting policies in the notes to our future financial statements in addition to those discussed below.
Valuation of Portfolio Investments
We determine the net asset value of our investment portfolio each quarter. Securities are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by our board of directors. In connection with that determination, FS/KKR Advisor provides our board of directors with portfolio company valuations which are based on relevant inputs, including, but not limited to, indicative dealer quotes, values of like securities, recent portfolio company financial statements and forecasts, and valuations prepared by independent third-party valuation services.
ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure, or ASC Topic 820, issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or the FASB, clarifies the definition of fair value and requires companies to expand their disclosure about the use of fair value to measure assets and liabilities in interim and annual periods subsequent to initial recognition. ASC Topic 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received from the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC Topic 820 also establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers include: Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; Level 2, which includes inputs such as quoted prices for similar securities in active markets and quoted prices for identical securities where there is little or no activity in the market; and Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs for which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.
With respect to investments for which market quotations are not readily available, we undertake a multi-step valuation process each quarter, as described below:

our quarterly fair valuation process begins with FS/KKR Advisor’s management team reviewing and documenting valuations of each portfolio company or investment, which valuations may be obtained from an independent third-party valuation service, if applicable;

FS/KKR Advisor’s management team then provides the valuation committee with the preliminary valuations for each portfolio company or investment;

preliminary valuations are then discussed with the valuation committee;

the valuation committee reviews the preliminary valuations and FS/KKR Advisor’s management team, together with our independent third-party valuation services, if applicable, supplement the preliminary valuations to reflect any comments provided by the valuation committee;

following its review, the valuation committee will recommend that our board of directors approve our fair valuations; and
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our board of directors discusses the valuations and determines the fair value of each such investment in our portfolio in good faith based on various statistical and other factors, including the input and recommendation of FS/KKR Advisor, the valuation committee and any independent third-party valuation services, if applicable.
Determination of fair value involves subjective judgments and estimates. Accordingly, the notes to our consolidated financial statements refer to the uncertainty with respect to the possible effect of such valuations and any change in such valuations on our consolidated financial statements. In making its determination of fair value, our board of directors may use any approved independent third-party pricing or valuation services. However, our board of directors is not required to determine fair value in accordance with the valuation provided by any single source, and may use any relevant data, including information obtained from FS/KKR Advisor or any approved independent third-party valuation or pricing service that our board of directors deems to be reliable in determining fair value under the circumstances. Below is a description of factors that FS/KKR Advisor’s management team, any approved independent third-party valuation services and our board of directors may consider when determining the fair value of our investments.
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, we 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 our debt investments.
For convertible debt securities, fair value generally approximates the fair value of the debt plus the fair value of an option to purchase the underlying security (i.e., the security into which the debt may convert) at the conversion price. To value such an option, a standard option pricing model may be used.
Our equity interests in portfolio companies for which there is no liquid public market are valued at fair value. Our board of directors, 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 our actual investment position. For example, adjustments to EBITDA may take into account compensation to previous owners or acquisition, recapitalization, restructuring or other related items.
FS/KKR Advisor’s management team, any approved independent third-party valuation services and our board of directors 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. FS/KKR Advisor’s management team, any approved independent third-party valuation services and our board of directors 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 our board of directors, in consultation with FS/KKR Advisor’s management team and any approved independent third-party valuation services, if applicable, may consider relevant in assessing fair value. Generally, the value of our equity interests in public companies for which market quotations are readily available is 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 we receive 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. Our board of directors subsequently values these warrants or other equity securities received at their fair value.
The fair values of our investments are determined in good faith by our board of directors. Our board of directors is responsible for the valuation of our portfolio investments at fair value as determined in good faith pursuant to our valuation policy and consistently applied valuation process. Our board of directors
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has delegated day-to-day responsibility for implementing our valuation policy to FS/KKR Advisor’s management team, and has authorized FS/KKR Advisor’s management team to utilize independent third-party valuation and pricing services that have been approved by our board of directors. The valuation committee is responsible for overseeing FS/KKR Advisor’s implementation of the valuation process.
See Note 7 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein for additional information regarding the fair value of our financial instruments.
Revenue Recognition
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. We record interest income on an accrual basis to the extent that we expect to collect such amounts. We record dividend income on the ex-dividend date. We do not accrue as a receivable interest or dividends on loans and securities if we have reason to doubt our ability to collect such income. Our policy is to place investments on non-accrual status when there is reasonable doubt that interest income will be collected. We consider 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 we 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 our judgment.
Loan origination fees, original issue discount and market discount are capitalized and we amortize such amounts as interest income over the respective term of the loan or security. Upon the prepayment of a loan or security, any unamortized loan origination fees and original issue discount are recorded as interest income. We record prepayment premiums on loans and securities as fee income when we receive such amounts.
Effective January 1, 2018, we adopted ASC Topic 606, using the cumulative effect method applied to in-scope contracts with customers that have not been completed as of the date of adoption. We did not identify any in-scope contracts that had not been completed as of the date of adoption and, as a result, we did not recognize a cumulative effect on stockholders’ equity in connection with the adoption of the new revenue recognition guidance.
The new revenue recognition guidance applies to all entities and all contracts with customers to provide goods or services in the ordinary course of business, excluding, among other things, financial instruments as well as certain other contractual rights and obligations. Under the new revenue recognition guidance, which we have applied to all new in-scope contracts as of the date of adoption, structuring and other upfront fees are recognized as revenue based on the transaction price as the performance obligation is fulfilled. The related performance obligation consists of structuring activities and is satisfied over time as such activities are performed. Consideration is variable and is constrained from being included in the transaction price until the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved, typically as of the trade date of the related transaction. Payment is typically due on the settlement date of the related transaction.
For the six months ended June 30, 2018, we recognized $2,822 in structuring fee revenue under the new revenue recognition guidance and included such revenue in the fee income line item on our consolidated statement of operations. Comparative periods are presented in accordance with revenue recognition guidance effective prior to January 1, 2018, under which we recorded structuring and other non-recurring upfront fees as income when earned. We have determined that the adoption of the new revenue recognition guidance did not have a material impact on the amount of revenue recognized for the six months ended June 30, 2018.
Net Realized Gains or Losses, Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation or Depreciation and Net Change in Unrealized Gains or Losses on Foreign Currency
Gains or losses on the sale of investments are calculated by using the specific identification method. We measure realized gains or losses by the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and
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the amortized cost basis of the investment, without regard to unrealized appreciation or depreciation previously recognized, but considering unamortized fees. Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation reflects the change in portfolio investment values during the reporting period, including any reversal of previously recorded unrealized gains or losses when gains or losses are realized. Net change in unrealized gains or losses on foreign currency reflects the change in the value of receivables or accruals during the reporting period due to the impact of foreign currency fluctuations.
We followed the guidance in ASC Topic 860 when accounting for loan participations and other partial loan sales. This guidance requires a participation or other partial loan sale to meet the definition of a participating interest, as defined in the guidance, in order for sale treatment to be allowed. Participations or other partial loan sales which do not meet the definition of a participating interest remain on our consolidated balance sheets and the proceeds are recorded as a secured borrowing until the participation or other partial loan sale meets the definition. Secured borrowings were carried at fair value to correspond with the related investments, which were carried at fair value.
Uncertainty in Income Taxes
We evaluate our tax positions to determine if the tax positions taken meet the minimum recognition threshold in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken for the purposes of measuring and recognizing tax benefits or liabilities in our consolidated financial statements. Recognition of a tax benefit or liability with respect to an uncertain tax position is required only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by taxing authorities. We recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax liabilities as income tax expense in our consolidated statements of operations. During the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, we did not incur any interest or penalties.
See Note 2 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein for additional information regarding our significant accounting policies.
Contractual Obligations
We have entered into an agreement with FS/KKR Advisor to provide us with investment advisory and administrative services. Payments for investment advisory services under the FS/KKR Advisor investment advisory and administrative services agreement are equal to (a) an annual base management fee based on the average weekly value of our gross assets and (b) an incentive fee based on our performance. FS/KKR Advisor is reimbursed for administrative expenses incurred on our behalf. See Note 4 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein for a discussion of these agreements and for the amount of fees and expenses accrued under similar agreements with FSIC III Advisor during the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.
A summary of our significant contractual payment obligations related to the repayment of our outstanding indebtedness at June 30, 2018 is as follows:
Payments Due By Period
Maturity Date(1)
Total
Less than 1 year
1-3 years
3-5 years
More than 5 years
BNP Facility(2)
March 27, 2019
$ 157,700 $ 157,700
Deutsche Bank Credit Facility(3)
September 22, 2019
$ 324,000 $ 324,000
JPM Credit Facility(4)
May 8, 2019
$ 400,000 $ 400,000
Goldman Facility(4)
July 15, 2019
$ 300,000 $ 300,000
Capital One Credit Facility(5)
August 13, 2020
$ 129,000 $ 129,000
(1)
Amounts outstanding under the financing arrangements will mature, and all accrued and unpaid interest thereunder will be due and payable, on the maturity date.
(2)
At June 30, 2018, $92,300 remained unused under the BNP facility. The BNP facility generally is terminable upon 270 days’ notice by either party. As of June 30, 2018, neither party to the facility had provided notice of its intent to terminate the facility.
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(3)
At June 30, 2018, $26,000 remained unused under the Deutsche Bank Credit facility.
(4)
At June 30, 2018, no amounts remained unused under the financing arrangement.
(5)
At June 30, 2018, $21,000 remained unused under the Capital One Credit facility.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We currently have no off-balance sheet arrangements, including any risk management of commodity pricing or other hedging practices.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
None.
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk (dollar amounts in thousands).
We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates. As of June 30, 2018, 73.5% of our portfolio investments (based on fair value) paid variable interest rates, 23.2% paid fixed interest rates, 3.0% were non-income producing equity/other investments and the remaining 0.3% were income producing equity/other investments. A rise in the general level of interest rates can be expected to lead to higher interest rates applicable to any variable rate investments we hold and to declines in the value of any fixed rate investments we hold. To the extent that a substantial portion of our investments may be in variable rate investments, an increase in interest rates beyond this threshold would make it easier for us to meet or exceed the hurdle rate applicable to the subordinated incentive fee on income under the FS/KKR Advisor investment advisory and administrative services agreement, and may result in a substantial increase in our net investment income and to the amount of incentive fees payable to FS/KKR Advisor with respect to our increased pre-incentive fee net investment income.
Pursuant to the terms of the TRS between Center City Funding and Citibank, Center City Funding pays fees to Citibank at a floating rate equal to one-month LIBOR plus 1.55% per annum on the utilized notional amount of the loans subject to the TRS in exchange for the right to receive the economic benefit of a pool of loans having a maximum notional amount of  $500,000. Pursuant to the terms of the BNP facility, Deutsche Bank credit facility, JPM credit facility, Goldman facility and the Capital One credit facility, borrowings are at a floating rate based on LIBOR. To the extent that any present or future credit facilities, total return swap agreements or other financing arrangements that we or any of our subsidiaries enter into are based on a floating interest rate, we will be subject to risks relating to changes in market interest rates. In periods of rising interest rates when we or our subsidiaries have such debt outstanding, or financing arrangements in effect, our interest expense would increase, which could reduce our net investment income, especially to the extent we hold fixed rate investments.
The following table shows the effect over a twelve-month period of changes in interest rates on our interest income, interest expense and net interest income, assuming no changes in the composition of our investment portfolio, including the accrual status of our investments, and our financing arrangements in effect as of June 30, 2018:
Basis Point Change in Interest Rates
Increase
(Decrease)
in Interest
Income(1)
Increase
(Decrease)
in Interest
Expense
Increase
(Decrease)
in Net
Interest Income
Percentage
Change
in Net
Interest Income
Down 100 basis points
$ (22,873) $ (12,620) $ (10,253) (3.5)%
No change
Up 100 basis points
$ 22,950 $ 12,620 $ 10,330 3.5%
Up 300 basis points
$ 71,095 $ 37,859 $ 33,236 11.3%
Up 500 basis points
$ 120,593 $ 63,099 $ 57,494 19.5%
(1)
Assumes no defaults or prepayments by portfolio companies over the next twelve months. Includes the net effect of the change in interest rates on the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the TRS. Pursuant to the TRS,
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Center City Funding receives from Citibank all interest payable in respect of the loans included in the TRS and pays to Citibank interest at a rate equal to one-month LIBOR plus 1.55% per annum on the utilized notional amount of the loans subject to the TRS. As of June 30, 2018, all of the loans underlying the TRS (based on fair value) paid variable interest rates.
We expect that our long-term investments will be financed primarily with equity and debt. 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 material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. During the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, we did not engage in interest rate hedging activities.
In addition, we may have risk regarding portfolio valuation. See “Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Policies—Valuation of Portfolio Investments.”
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As required by Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2018.
Based on the foregoing, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance that we would meet our disclosure obligations.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) or 15d-15(f)) that occurred during the three-month period ended June 30, 2018 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings.
We are not currently subject to any material legal proceedings, nor, to our knowledge, is any material legal proceeding threatened against us. From time to time, we may be party to certain legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, including proceedings relating to the enforcement of our rights under contracts with our portfolio companies. While the outcome of any legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not expect that these proceedings will have a material adverse effect upon our financial condition or results of operations.
Item 1A.
Risk Factors.
There have been no material changes from the risk factors set forth in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, as supplemented by our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2018.
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
The following table provides information concerning our repurchases of shares of our common stock during the three months ended June 30, 2018, pursuant to our share repurchase program.
Period
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
Average
Price Paid
per Share
Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plans or
Programs
Maximum Number of
Shares that May Yet
Be Purchased
Under the
Plans or Programs
April 1, 2018 to April 30, 2018
2,943,198 $ 8.25 2,943,198 (1)
May 1, 2018 to May 31, 2018
June 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018
Total
2,943,198 $ 8.25 2,943,198 (1)
(1)
The maximum number of shares available for repurchase on April 2, 2018 was 2,943,198. A description of the calculation of the maximum number of shares of our common stock that may be repurchased under our share repurchase program is set forth in Note 3 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein.
See Note 3 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein for a more detailed discussion of the terms of our share repurchase program.
Item 3.
Defaults upon Senior Securities.
Not applicable.
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable.
Item 5.
Other Information.
Not applicable.
Item 6.
Exhibits.
Please note that the agreements included as exhibits to this quarterly report on Form 10-Q are included to provide information regarding their terms and are not intended to provide any other factual or disclosure information about FS Investment Corporation III or the other parties to the agreements. The agreements contain representations and warranties by each of the parties to the applicable agreement that have been made solely for the benefit of the other parties to the applicable agreement and may not describe the actual state of affairs as of the date they were made or at any other time.
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The following exhibits are filed as part of this quarterly report or hereby incorporated by reference to exhibits previously filed with the SEC:
3.1 Articles of Amendment and Restatement of the Registrant (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 2, 2014).
3.2
Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (b)(2) filed with Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the Registrant’s registration statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-191925) filed on December 23, 2013).
4.1
Form of Subscription Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Appendix A filed with Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the Registrant’s registration statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-215360) filed on June 29, 2017.)
4.2
Amended and Restated Distribution Reinvestment Plan of the Registrant (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’ s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 6, 2015).
4.3
Second Amended and Restated Distribution Reinvestment Plan of the Registrant (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’ s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 13, 2017.)
10.1 Investment Advisory and Administrative Services Agreement, dated as of April 9, 2018, by and between the Registrant and FS/KKR Advisor, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 9, 2018).
10.2 Amended and Restated Investment Advisory and Administrative Services Agreement, dated as of August 6, 2014, by and between the Registrant and FSIC III Advisor, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 filed on August 14, 2014).
10.3 Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated as of January 2, 2014, by and between FSIC III Advisor, LLC and GSO / ​Blackstone Debt Funds Management LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 filed on March 31, 2014).
10.4 Investment Advisory and Administrative Services Agreement, dated as of December 20, 2013, by and between the Registrant and FSIC III Advisor, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (g)(1) filed with Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the Registrant’s registration statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-191925) filed on December 23, 2013).
10.5 Dealer Manager Agreement, dated as of December 20, 2013, by and among the Registrant, FSIC III Advisor, LLC and FS2 Capital Partners, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 filed on March 31, 2014).
10.6 Follow-On Dealer Manager Agreement, dated as of June 2, 2017, by and among the Registrant, FSIC III Adviser, LLC and FS Investment Solutions, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(2) filed with Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the Registrant’s registration statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-215360) filed on June 29, 2017).
Form of Selected Dealer Agreement (Included as Exhibit A to the Dealer Manager Agreement) (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 filed on March 31, 2014).
10.8 Form of Follow-On Selected Investment Adviser Agreement (Included as Exhibit A to the Form of Follow-On Dealer Manager Agreement).
10.9 Custodian Agreement, dated as of January 6, 2014, by and between the Registrant and State Street Bank and Trust Company (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 filed on March 31, 2014).
10.10 Escrow Agreement, dated as of January 9, 2014, by and among the Registrant, UMB Bank, N.A. and FS2 Capital Partners, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 filed on March 31, 2014).
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10.11 ISDA 2002 Master Agreement, together with the Schedule thereto and Credit Support Annex to such Schedule, each dated as of June 26, 2014, by and between Center City Funding LLC and Citibank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 2, 2014).
10.12 Confirmation Letter Agreement, dated as of June 26, 2014, by and between Center City Funding LLC and Citibank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 2, 2014).
10.13 Investment Management Agreement, dated as of June 26, 2014, by and between the Registrant and Center City Funding LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 2, 2014).
10.14 Amended and Restated Confirmation Letter Agreement, dated as of August 25, 2014, by and between Center City Funding LLC and Citibank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 27, 2014).
10.15 Second Amended and Restated Confirmation Letter Agreement, dated as of September 29, 2014, by and between Center City Funding LLC and Citibank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 2, 2014).
10.16 Third Amended and Restated Confirmation Letter Agreement, dated as of January 28, 2015, by and between Center City Funding LLC and Citibank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 3, 2015).
10.17 Fourth Amended and Restated Confirmation Letter Agreement, dated as of June 26, 2015, by and between Center City Funding LLC and Citibank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 2, 2015).
10.18 Fifth Amended and Restated Confirmation Letter Agreement, dated as of October 14, 2015, by and between Center City Funding LLC and Citibank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 16, 2015).
10.19 Sixth Amended and Restated Confirmation Letter Agreement, dated as of June 27, 2016, by and between Center City Funding LLC and Citibank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 1, 2016).
10.20 Seventh Amended and Restated Confirmation Letter Agreement, dated as of June 27, 2017, by and between Center City Funding LLC and Citibank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 28, 2017).
10.21 Eighth Amended and Restated Confirmation Letter Agreement, dated as of September 5, 2017, by and between Center City Funding LLC and Citibank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 11, 2017).
10.22 Ninth Amended and Restated Confirmation Letter Agreement, dated as of March 31, 2018, by and between Center City Funding LLC and Citibank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 4, 2018).
10.23 Tenth Amended and Restated Confirmation Letter Agreement, dated as of June 29, 2018, by and between Center City Funding LLC and Citibank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 5, 2018).
10.24 Expense Support and Conditional Reimbursement Agreement, dated as of December 20, 2013, by and between the Registrant and Franklin Square Holdings, L.P. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (k)(7) filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registrant’s registration statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-191925) filed on October 22, 2014).
10.25 Committed Facility Agreement, dated as of October 17, 2014, by and between Burholme Funding LLC and BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage, Inc., on behalf of itself and as agent for the BNPP Entities (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 23, 2014).
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10.26 U.S. PB Agreement, dated as of October 17, 2014, by and between Burholme Funding LLC and BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage, Inc., on behalf of itself and as agent for the BNPP Entities (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 23, 2014).
10.27 Special Custody and Pledge Agreement, dated as of October 17, 2014, by and among Burholme Funding LLC, BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage, Inc. and State Street Bank and Trust Company, as custodian (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 23, 2014).
10.28 Investment Management Agreement, dated as of October 17, 2014, by and between Burholme Funding LLC and the Registrant (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 23, 2014).
10.29 First Amendment Agreement, dated as of March 11, 2015, to the Committed Facility Agreement, dated as of October 17, 2014, between BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage, Inc., on behalf of itself and as agent for the BNPP Entities, and Burholme Funding LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 13, 2015).
10.30 Second Amendment Agreement, dated as of October 21, 2015, to the Committed Facility Agreement, dated as of October 17, 2014, between BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage, Inc., on behalf of itself and as agent for the BNPP Entities and Burholme Funding LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 11, 2016).
10.31 Third Amendment Agreement, dated as of March 16, 2016, to the Committed Facility Agreement, dated as of October 17, 2014, between BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage, Inc., on behalf of itself and as agent for the BNPP Entities and Burholme Funding LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2016 filed on November 14, 2016).
10.32 Fourth Amendment Agreement, dated as of August 29, 2016, to the Committed Facility Agreement, dated as of October 17, 2014, between BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage, Inc., on behalf of itself and as agent for the BNPP Entities and Burholme Funding LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 2, 2016).
10.33 Fifth Amendment Agreement, dated as of November 15, 2016, to the Committed Facility Agreement, dated as of October 17, 2014, between BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage, Inc., on behalf of itself and as agent for the BNPP Entities and Burholme Funding LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 21, 2016).
10.34* Sixth Amendment Agreement, dated as of May 29, 2018, to the Committed Facility Agreement, dated as of October 17, 2014, between BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage International, Ltd. and Burholme Funding LLC.
10.35 Loan Financing and Servicing Agreement, dated as of December 2, 2014, by and among Dunlap Funding LLC, as borrower, Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch, as administrative agent, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as collateral agent and collateral custodian, and the other lenders and lender agents from time to time party thereto (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 8, 2014).
10.36 Sale and Contribution Agreement, dated as of December 2, 2014, by and between the Registrant, as seller, and Dunlap Funding LLC, as purchaser (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 8, 2014).
10.37 Investment Management Agreement, dated as of December 2, 2014, by and between Dunlap Funding LLC and the Registrant, as investment manager (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 8, 2014).
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10.38 Amendment No. 1 to Investment Management Agreement, dated as of May 1, 2015, by and between Dunlap Funding LLC and the Registrant, as investment manager (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 11, 2016).
10.39 Securities Account Control Agreement, dated as of December 2, 2014, by and among Dunlap Funding LLC, as pledgor, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as secured party, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as securities intermediary (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant’ s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 8, 2014).
10.40 Amendment No. 1 to Loan Financing and Servicing Agreement, dated as of February 24, 2015, between Dunlap Funding LLC, as borrower, and Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch, as administrative agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 2, 2015).
10.41 Amendment No. 2 to Loan Financing and Servicing Agreement, dated as of March 24, 2015, between Dunlap Funding LLC, as borrower, and Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch, as administrative agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 26, 2015).
10.42 Amendment No. 3 to Loan Financing and Servicing Agreement, dated as of August 25, 2015, between Dunlap Funding LLC, as borrower, and Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch, as administrative agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 11, 2016).
10.43 Amendment No. 4 to Loan Financing and Servicing Agreement, dated as of September 22, 2015, between Dunlap Funding LLC, as borrower, and Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch, as administrative agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 24, 2015).
10.44 Amendment No. 5 to Loan Financing and Servicing Agreement, dated as of October 8, 2015, between Dunlap Funding LLC, as borrower, and Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch, as administrative agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.31 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 filed on March 11, 2016).
10.45 Amendment No. 7 to Loan Financing and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 12, 2017, between Dunlap Funding LLC, as borrower, Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch, as administrative agent, each lender party thereto, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as collateral agent and collateral custodian (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 19, 2017).
10.46 Amendment No. 8 to Loan Financing and Servicing Agreement, dated as of April 5, 2017, between Dunlap Funding LLC, as borrower, Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch, as administrative agent, each lender party thereto, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as collateral agent and collateral custodian (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.37 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2017 filed on May 10, 2017).
10.47 Amendment No. 9 to Loan Financing and Servicing Agreement, dated as of March 12, 2018, between Dunlap Funding LLC, as borrower, Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch, as facility agent (formerly administrative agent), each lender party thereto, and Wells Fargo, National Association, as collateral agent and collateral custodian (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 15, 2018).
10.48* Amendment No. 10 to Loan Financing and Servicing Agreement, dated as of June 20, 2018, among Dunlap Funding LLC, as borrower, Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch, as facility agent (formerly administrative agent), each lender party thereto, each agent party thereto, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as collateral agent and collateral custodian.
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10.49 Loan Agreement, dated as of May 8, 2015, by and among Jefferson Square Funding LLC, as borrower, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, each of the lenders from time to time party thereto, Citibank, N.A., as collateral agent and securities intermediary and Virtus Group, LP, as collateral administrator (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 14, 2015).
10.50 Amendment No. 1 to Loan Agreement, dated as of September 8, 2015, between Jefferson Square Funding LLC, as borrower, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, each of the lenders from time to time party thereto, Citibank, N.A., as collateral agent and securities intermediary and Virtus Group, LP, as collateral administrator (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 14, 2015).
10.51 Amendment No. 2 to Loan Agreement, dated as of March 1, 2016, between Jefferson Square Funding LLC, as borrower, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, each of the lenders from time to time party thereto, Citibank, N.A., as collateral agent and securities intermediary and Virtus Group, LP, as collateral administrator (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 7, 2016).
10.52 Sale and Contribution Agreement, dated as of May 8, 2015, between Jefferson Square Funding LLC, as purchaser, and the Registrant, as seller (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 14, 2015).
10.53 Investment Management Agreement, dated as of May 8, 2015, by and between Jefferson Square Funding LLC and the Registrant, as investment manager (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 14, 2015).
10.54 Collateral Administration Agreement, dated as of May 8, 2015, by and among Jefferson Square Funding LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, the Registrant, as investment manager and Virtus Group, LP, as collateral administrator (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 14, 2015).
10.55 Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of July 16, 2018, by and between Jefferson Square Funding LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., the lenders party thereto, and State Street Bank and Trust Company (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 20, 2018).
10.56 Amended and Restated Sale and Contribution Agreement, dated as of June 18, 2015, by and between the Registrant and Germantown Funding LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 24, 2015).
10.57 Indenture, dated as of June 18, 2015, by and between Germantown Funding LLC and Citibank, N.A., as trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 24, 2015).
10.58 Germantown Funding LLC Floating Rate Notes due 2027 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 24, 2015).
10.59 September 1996 Version Master Repurchase Agreement between Goldman Sachs Bank USA and Society Hill Funding LLC, together with the related Annex and Master Confirmation thereto, each dated as of June 18, 2015 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 24, 2015).
10.60 Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of June 18, 2015, by and between the Registrant and Society Hill Funding LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 24, 2015).
10.61 Amended and Restated Investment Management Agreement, dated as of June 18, 2015, by and between Germantown Funding LLC and the Registrant (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 24, 2015).
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10.62 Collateral Administration Agreement, dated as of June 18, 2015, by and among Germantown Funding LLC, the Registrant and Virtus Group, LP (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 24, 2015).
10.63 ISDA 2002 Master Agreement, together with the Schedule thereto and Credit Support Annex to such Schedule, each dated as of June 26, 2014, including the Amended and Restated Paragraph 13 to such Credit Support Annex, dated September 5, 2017, by and between Center City Funding LLC and Citibank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 11, 2017).
10.64* Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of August 9, 2018, among Corporate Capital Trust, Inc., FS Investment Corporation, FS Investment Corporation II, FS Investment Corporation III, each other person designated as a “borrower” thereunder pursuant to section 9.19 thereof, the lenders party thereto, JPMorgan Chase, N.A. as administrative agent, and ING Capital LLC, as collateral agent.
31.1* Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
31.2* Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
32.1* Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
*
Filed herewith.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this quarterly report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized on August 14, 2018.
FS INVESTMENT CORPORATION III
By:
/s/ Michael C. Forman
Michael C. Forman
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
By:
/s/ William Goebel
William Goebel
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
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