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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 March 31, 2020

or

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

Commission file number: 000-56052

 

Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit II LLC

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

 

Delaware

83-3053002

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

 

200 West Street, New York, New York

10282

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (212) 902-0300

 

Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, If Changed Since Last Report.

 

Not Applicable

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

 

Title of each class

 

Trading Symbol(s)

 

Name of each exchange

on which registered

None

 

None

 

None

 

 

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 every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 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:

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 Act).    YES        NO  

The number of the registrant’s limited liability company common units outstanding as of May 15, 2020 was 4,381,853.

 

 

 

 


 

GOLDMAN SACHS PRIVATE MIDDLE MARKET CREDIT II LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

INDEX

 

 

PAGE

 

PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

4

ITEM 1.

Financial Statements

 

4

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2019

 

4

 

Statement of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2020 (Unaudited)

 

5

 

Statement of Changes in Net Assets for the three months ended March 31, 2020 (Unaudited)

 

6

 

Statement of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2020 (Unaudited)

 

7

 

Schedules of Investments as of March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2019

 

8

 

Notes to the Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

13

ITEM 2.

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

 

28

ITEM 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

38

ITEM 4.

Controls and Procedures

 

40

 

 

 

 

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

 

40

ITEM 1.

Legal Proceedings

 

40

ITEM 1A.

Risk Factors

 

40

ITEM 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

43

ITEM 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

43

ITEM 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

 

43

ITEM 5.

Other Information

 

43

ITEM 6.

Exhibits

 

43

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

45

 

 

2


 

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. You can identify these statements by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “target,” “estimate,” “intend,” “continue” or “believe” or the negatives of, or other variations on, these terms or comparable terminology. You should read statements that contain these words carefully because they discuss our plans, strategies, prospects and expectations concerning our business, operating results, financial condition and other similar matters. We believe that it is important to communicate our future expectations to our investors. Our forward-looking statements include information in this report regarding general domestic and global economic conditions, our future financing plans, our ability to operate as a business development company (“BDC”) and the expected performance of, and the yield on, our portfolio companies. There may be events in the future, however, that we are not able to predict accurately or control. The factors listed under “Risk Factors” in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, as well as any cautionary language in this report, provide examples of risks, uncertainties and events that may cause our actual results to differ materially from the expectations we describe in our forward-looking statements. The occurrence of the events described in these risk factors and elsewhere in this report could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial position. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this report speaks only as of the date of this report. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ, from our forward-looking statements may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. You are advised to consult any additional disclosures that we may make directly to you or through reports that we in the future may file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. Under Section 21E(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 do not apply to statements made in periodic reports we file under the Exchange Act, such as this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.

The following factors are among those that may cause actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements:

 

our future operating results;

 

the impact of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic on our business and our portfolio companies, including our and their ability to access capital and liquidity;

 

changes in political, economic or industry conditions, the interest rate environment or conditions affecting the financial and capital markets, including the effect of the current COVID-19 pandemic;

 

uncertainty surrounding the financial and political stability of the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union and China, including the effect of the current COVID-19 pandemic;

 

our business prospects and the prospects of our portfolio companies;

 

the impact of investments that we expect to make;

 

the impact of increased competition;

 

our contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties;

 

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

 

the ability of our current and prospective portfolio companies to achieve their objectives;

 

the relative and absolute performance of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P., the investment adviser (the “Investment Adviser”) of the Company;

 

the use of borrowed money to finance a portion of our investments;

 

our ability to make distributions;

 

the adequacy of our cash resources and working capital;

 

changes in interest rates, including the decommissioning of London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”);

 

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

 

the impact of future acquisitions and divestitures;

 

the effect of changes in tax laws and regulations and interpretations thereof;

 

our ability to qualify for and maintain our status as a BDC and a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”);

 

actual and potential conflicts of interest with the Investment Adviser and its affiliates;

 

the ability of the Investment Adviser to attract and retain highly talented professionals;

 

the impact on our business from new or amended legislation or regulations;

 

the availability of credit and/or our ability to access the equity and capital markets; and

 

currency fluctuations, particularly to the extent that we receive payments denominated in currency other than U.S. dollars.

3


 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit II LLC

Statements of Financial Condition

(in thousands, except unit and per unit amounts)

 

 

 

March 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

 

December 31, 2019

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments, at fair value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments (cost of $539,696 and $406,440)

 

$

506,674

 

 

$

405,878

 

Investments in affiliated money market fund (cost of $110,862 and $—)

 

 

110,862

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

 

17,855

 

 

 

6,605

 

Receivable for investments sold

 

 

94

 

 

 

 

Receivable for common units sold

 

 

8,117

 

 

 

148

 

Interest and dividends receivable from non-controlled/affiliated investments and non-controlled/non-affiliated investments

 

 

2,012

 

 

 

1,520

 

Deferred financing costs

 

 

1,770

 

 

 

1,727

 

Deferred offering costs

 

 

38

 

 

 

360

 

Other assets

 

 

61

 

 

 

5

 

Total assets

 

$

647,483

 

 

$

416,243

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debt

 

$

269,200

 

 

$

182,000

 

Interest and other debt expenses payable

 

 

632

 

 

 

378

 

Management fees payable

 

 

1,132

 

 

 

678

 

Distribution payable

 

 

 

 

 

4,585

 

Accrued offering costs

 

 

201

 

 

 

104

 

Accrued organization costs

 

 

22

 

 

 

22

 

Directors’ fees payable

 

 

90

 

 

 

 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

 

644

 

 

 

551

 

Total liabilities

 

$

271,921

 

 

$

188,318

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Members’ Capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred units (0 units issued and outstanding)

 

$

 

 

$

 

Common units (4,068,933 and 2,313,277 units issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019)

 

 

403,503

 

 

 

228,832

 

Distributable earnings

 

 

(27,941

)

 

 

(907

)

TOTAL MEMBERS’ CAPITAL

 

$

375,562

 

 

$

227,925

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS’ CAPITAL

 

$

647,483

 

 

$

416,243

 

Net asset value per unit

 

$

92.30

 

 

$

98.53

 

 

The accompanying notes are part of these unaudited financial statements.

4


 

Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit II LLC

Statement of Operations

(in thousands, except unit and per unit amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31, 2020

 

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

From non-controlled/non-affiliated investments:

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

$

9,614

 

Other income

 

 

133

 

Total investment income from non-controlled/non-affiliated investments

 

 

9,747

 

From non-controlled affiliated investments:

 

 

 

 

Dividend income

 

 

9

 

Total investment income from non-controlled affiliated investments

 

 

9

 

Total investment income

 

$

9,756

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

Interest and other debt expenses

 

$

2,306

 

Management fees

 

 

1,132

 

Offering costs

 

 

418

 

Professional fees

 

 

123

 

Administration, custodian and transfer agent fees

 

 

130

 

Directors’ fees

 

 

90

 

Other expenses

 

 

131

 

Total expenses

 

$

4,330

 

NET INVESTMENT INCOME

 

$

5,426

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses):

 

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) from:

 

 

 

 

Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments

 

$

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from:

 

 

 

 

Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments

 

 

(32,460

)

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

 

$

(32,460

)

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN MEMBERS’ CAPITAL

   RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

 

$

(27,034

)

Weighted average units outstanding

 

 

2,693,389

 

Net investment income per unit (basic and diluted)

 

$

2.01

 

Earnings (loss) per unit (basic and diluted)

 

$

(10.04

)

 

The accompanying notes are part of these unaudited financial statements.

5


 

Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit II LLC

Statement of Changes in Members’ Capital

(in thousands, except per unit amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31, 2020

 

Members’ Capital at beginning of period

 

$

227,925

 

Increase (decrease) in Members’ Capital resulting from operations:

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

5,426

 

Net realized gain (loss)

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

 

 

(32,460

)

(Provision) benefit for taxes on realized gain/loss on investments

 

 

 

(Provision) benefit for unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in Members’ Capital resulting from operations

 

$

(27,034

)

Distributions to Unitholders from:

 

 

 

 

Distributable earnings

 

$

 

Total distributions to Unitholders

 

$

 

Capital transactions:

 

 

 

 

Issuance of units

 

$

174,671

 

Net increase in Members’ Capital resulting from capital transactions

 

$

174,671

 

TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN MEMBERS’ CAPITAL

 

$

147,637

 

Members’ Capital at end of period

 

$

375,562

 

Distributions declared per unit

 

$

 

 

The accompanying notes are part of these unaudited financial statements.

6


 

Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit II LLC

Statement of Cash Flows

(in thousands, except unit and per unit amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31, 2020

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in Members’ Capital resulting from operations:

 

$

(27,034

)

Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in Members’ Capital resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used for)

   operating activities:

 

 

 

 

Purchases of investments

 

 

(149,258

)

Investments in affiliated money market fund, net

 

 

(110,862

)

Proceeds from sales of investments and principal repayments

 

 

16,578

 

Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments

 

 

32,460

 

Amortization of premium and accretion of discount, net

 

 

(576

)

Amortization of deferred financing costs

 

 

389

 

Amortization of deferred offering costs

 

 

418

 

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

(Increase) decrease in receivable for investments sold

 

 

(94

)

(Increase) decrease in receivable for common units sold

 

 

(7,969

)

(Increase) decrease in interest and dividends receivable

 

 

(492

)

(Increase) decrease in other assets

 

 

(56

)

Increase (decrease) in interest and other debt expenses payable

 

 

224

 

Increase (decrease) in management fees payable

 

 

454

 

Increase (decrease) in directors’ fees payable

 

 

90

 

Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

 

93

 

Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities

 

$

(245,635

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from issuance of common units

 

$

174,671

 

Offering costs paid

 

 

1

 

Distributions paid

 

 

(4,585

)

Financing costs paid

 

 

(402

)

Borrowings on debt

 

 

152,300

 

Repayments of debt

 

 

(65,100

)

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities

 

$

256,885

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

 

 

11,250

 

Cash, beginning of period

 

 

6,605

 

Cash, end of period

 

$

17,855

 

Supplemental and non-cash activities

 

 

 

 

Interest expense paid

 

$

1,612

 

Accrued but unpaid deferred financing costs

 

$

30

 

Accrued but unpaid offering costs

 

$

201

 

 

The accompanying notes are part of these unaudited financial statements.

 

7


 

Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit II LLC

Schedule of Investments as of March 31, 2020

(in thousands, except unit and per unit amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

Investment

 

Industry

 

Interest Rate (+)

 

 

Reference Rate and

Spread (+)

 

Maturity

 

Par

Amount

/Shares (++)

 

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt - 134.91% #

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3SI Security Systems, Inc.(1)

 

Commercial Services & Supplies

 

6.75%

 

 

L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor

 

06/16/2023

 

$

2,260

 

 

$

2,239

 

 

$

2,176

 

Acquia, Inc.(1) (2)

 

Software

 

8.58%

 

 

L + 7.00%; 1.00% Floor

 

10/31/2025

 

 

18,077

 

 

 

17,735

 

 

 

17,174

 

Acquia, Inc.(1) (2) (3)

 

Software

 

 

 

 

 

L + 7.00%; 1.00% Floor

 

10/31/2025

 

 

1,933

 

 

 

(36

)

 

 

(96

)

BJH Holdings III Corp. (dba Jack’s Family

   Restaurants)(1) (2)

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

 

7.20%

 

 

L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor

 

08/19/2025

 

 

7,875

 

 

 

7,803

 

 

 

7,501

 

Bullhorn, Inc.(1) (2)

 

Professional Services

 

6.57%

 

 

L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor

 

10/01/2025

 

 

13,946

 

 

 

13,751

 

 

 

13,318

 

Bullhorn, Inc.(1) (2)

 

Professional Services

 

6.50%

 

 

L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor

 

10/01/2025

 

693

 

 

684

 

 

662

 

Bullhorn, Inc.(1) (2)

 

Professional Services

 

6.57%

 

 

L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor

 

10/01/2025

 

231

 

 

227

 

 

220

 

Bullhorn, Inc.(1) (2) (3)

 

Professional Services

 

6.57%

 

 

L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor

 

10/01/2025

 

924

 

 

161

 

 

132

 

CFS Management, LLC (dba Center for Sight

   Management)(1) (2)

 

Health Care Providers & Services

 

7.34%

 

 

L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor

 

07/01/2024

 

 

6,083

 

 

 

6,029

 

 

 

5,794

 

CFS Management, LLC (dba Center for Sight

   Management)(1) (2) (3)

 

Health Care Providers & Services

 

 

 

 

 

L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor

 

07/01/2024

 

 

1,803

 

 

 

(16

)

 

 

(86

)

Chronicle Bidco Inc. (dba Lexitas)(1) (2)

 

Professional Services

 

7.45%

 

 

L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor

 

11/14/2025

 

 

10,424

 

 

 

10,226

 

 

 

10,059

 

Chronicle Bidco Inc. (dba Lexitas)(1) (2) (3)

 

Professional Services

 

7.38%

 

 

L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor

 

11/14/2025

 

 

4,384

 

 

 

2,301

 

 

 

2,212

 

Chronicle Bidco Inc. (dba Lexitas)(1) (2) (3)

 

Professional Services

 

 

 

 

 

L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor

 

11/14/2025

 

 

1,320

 

 

(25

)

 

(46

)

ConnectWise, LLC(1) (2)

 

IT Services

 

7.07%

 

 

L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor

 

02/28/2025

 

 

20,066

 

 

 

19,687

 

 

 

18,611

 

ConnectWise, LLC(1) (2) (3)

 

IT Services

 

 

 

 

 

L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor

 

02/28/2025

 

 

1,537

 

 

 

(29

)

 

 

(112

)

Convene 237 Park Avenue, LLC (dba

   Convene)(1) (2)

 

Real Estate Management & Development

 

9.09%

 

 

L + 7.50%; 1.50% Floor

 

08/30/2024

 

 

26,900

 

 

 

26,413

 

 

 

22,865

 

Convene 237 Park Avenue, LLC (dba

  Convene)(1) (2) (3)

 

Real Estate Management & Development

 

9.24%

 

 

L + 7.50%; 1.50% Floor

 

08/30/2024

 

 

7,910

 

 

 

4,003

 

 

 

2,926

 

CorePower Yoga LLC(2)

 

Diversified Consumer Services

 

5.47%

 

 

L + 4.50%

 

05/14/2025

 

 

9,289

 

 

 

9,167

 

 

 

8,360

 

CorePower Yoga LLC(2) (3)

 

Diversified Consumer Services

 

 

 

 

 

L + 4.50%

 

05/14/2025

 

148

 

 

 

(2

)

 

 

(15

)

CorePower Yoga LLC(2) (3)

 

Diversified Consumer Services

 

 

 

 

 

L + 4.75%

 

05/14/2025

 

633

 

 

 

(8

)

 

 

(63

)

CST Buyer Company (dba Intoxalock)(2)

 

Diversified Consumer Services

 

6.82%

 

 

L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor

 

10/03/2025

 

 

18,135

 

 

 

17,918

 

 

 

15,415

 

CST Buyer Company (dba Intoxalock)(2) (3)

 

Diversified Consumer Services

 

6.82%

 

 

L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor

 

10/03/2025

 

 

1,291

 

 

760

 

 

581

 

E2open, LLC(1) (2)

 

Software

 

7.36%

 

 

L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor

 

11/26/2024

 

 

18,806

 

 

 

18,639

 

 

 

17,959

 

Elemica Parent, Inc.(1) (2)

 

Chemicals

 

6.39%

 

 

L + 5.50%

 

09/18/2025

 

 

3,611

 

 

 

3,527

 

 

 

3,340

 

Elemica Parent, Inc.(1) (2) (3)

 

Chemicals

 

6.68%

 

 

L + 5.50%

 

09/18/2025

 

470

 

 

333

 

 

309

 

Elemica Parent, Inc.(1) (2) (3)

 

Chemicals

 

 

 

 

 

L + 5.50%

 

09/18/2025

 

700

 

 

 

(8

)

 

 

(53

)

Eptam Plastics, Ltd.(1) (2)

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

 

6.50%

 

 

L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor

 

12/06/2025

 

 

6,414

 

 

 

6,322

 

 

 

6,141

 

Eptam Plastics, Ltd.(1) (2)

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

 

6.50%

 

 

L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor

 

12/06/2025

 

 

1,365

 

 

 

1,345

 

 

 

1,307

 

Eptam Plastics, Ltd.(1) (2) (3)

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

 

 

 

 

 

L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor

 

12/06/2025

 

 

2,729

 

 

 

(19

)

 

 

(116

)

FWR Holding Corporation (dba First Watch

   Restaurants)(1) (3)

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

 

6.50%

 

 

L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor

 

08/21/2023

 

 

8,889

 

 

 

8,718

 

 

 

8,289

 

GlobalTranz Enterprises, Inc.(2)

 

Road & Rail

 

5.93%

 

 

L + 5.00%

 

05/15/2026

 

 

7,161

 

 

 

7,032

 

 

 

5,067

 

Governmentjobs.com, Inc. (dba NeoGov)(1) (2)

 

Software

 

8.24%

 

 

L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor

 

02/05/2026

 

 

33,643

 

 

 

32,983

 

 

 

32,886

 

Governmentjobs.com, Inc. (dba NeoGov)(1) (2) (3)

 

Software

 

 

 

 

 

L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor

 

02/05/2026

 

 

4,486

 

 

(88)

 

 

(101

)

HS4 AcquisitionCo, Inc. (dba HotSchedules &

   Fourth)(1) (2)

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

 

8.20%

 

 

L + 6.75%; 1.00% Floor

 

07/09/2025

 

 

26,888

 

 

 

26,525

 

 

 

24,199

 

HS4 AcquisitionCo, Inc. (dba HotSchedules &

   Fourth)(1) (2) (3)

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

 

7.75%

 

 

L + 6.75%; 1.00% Floor

 

07/09/2025

 

 

2,186

 

 

 

1,228

 

 

 

1,038

 

Instructure Holdings(2)

 

Diversified Consumer Services

 

8.21%

 

 

L + 7.00%; 1.00% Floor

 

03/24/2026

 

 

47,612

 

 

 

47,019

 

 

 

47,017

 

Instructure Holdings(2) (3)

 

Diversified Consumer Services

 

 

 

 

 

L + 7.00%; 1.00% Floor

 

03/24/2026

 

 

3,690

 

 

 

(46

)

 

 

(46

)

8


Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit II LLC

Schedule of Investments as of March 31, 2020

(in thousands, except unit and per unit amounts) (continued)

(Unaudited)

 

Investment

 

Industry

 

Interest Rate (+)

 

 

Reference Rate and

Spread (+)

 

Maturity

 

Par

Amount

/Shares (++)

 

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

Mailgun Technologies, Inc.(1) (2)

 

Interactive Media & Services

 

7.08%

 

 

L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor

 

03/26/2025

 

$

20,197

 

 

$

19,824

 

 

$

19,188

 

Mailgun Technologies, Inc.(1) (2) (3)

 

Interactive Media & Services

 

 

 

 

 

L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor

 

03/26/2025

 

 

1,263

 

 

             —

 

 

 

(63

)

MRI Software LLC

 

Real Estate Management & Development

 

6.57%

 

 

L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor

 

02/10/2026

 

 

14,412

 

 

 

14,274

 

 

 

12,539

 

MRI Software LLC(3)

 

Real Estate Management & Development

 

6.57%

 

 

L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor

 

02/10/2026

 

 

1,143

 

 

            560

 

 

          422

 

MRI Software LLC(3)

 

Real Estate Management & Development

 

 

 

 

 

L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor

 

02/10/2026

 

 

2,506

 

 

 

(16

)

 

 

(326

)

Picture Head Midco LLC(1) (2)

 

Entertainment

 

7.75%

 

 

L + 6.75%; 1.00% Floor

 

08/31/2023

 

 

19,778

 

 

 

19,364

 

 

 

17,899

 

Premier Imaging, LLC (dba Lucid Health)(1) (2)

 

Health Care Providers & Services

 

6.50%

 

 

L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor

 

01/02/2025

 

 

17,413

 

 

 

17,165

 

 

 

16,455

 

PT Intermediate Holdings III, LLC (dba Parts

   Town)(2)

 

Trading Companies & Distributors

 

6.95%

 

 

L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor

 

10/15/2025

 

 

17,516

 

 

 

17,433

 

 

 

14,363

 

Riverpoint Medical, LLC(1) (2)

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

 

5.75%

 

 

L + 4.75%; 1.00% Floor

 

06/21/2025

 

 

9,859

 

 

 

9,814

 

 

 

9,119

 

Riverpoint Medical, LLC(1) (2) (3)

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

 

5.75%

 

 

L + 4.75%; 1.00% Floor

 

06/21/2025

 

 

1,806

 

 

895

 

 

768

 

Selectquote, Inc.(2)

 

Insurance

 

7.03%

 

 

L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor

 

11/05/2024

 

 

15,700

 

 

 

15,407

 

 

 

14,130

 

The Center for Orthopedic and Research Excellence,

   Inc. (dba HOPCo)(1) (2)

 

Health Care Providers & Services

 

6.25%

 

 

L + 5.25%; 1.00% Floor

 

08/15/2025

 

 

17,031

 

 

 

16,798

 

 

 

16,137

 

The Center for Orthopedic and Research Excellence,

  Inc. (dba HOPCo)(1) (2)

 

Health Care Providers & Services

 

6.28%

 

 

L + 5.25%; 1.00% Floor

 

08/15/2025

 

 

2,361

 

 

 

2,329

 

 

 

2,237

 

The Center for Orthopedic and Research Excellence,

   Inc. (dba HOPCo)(1) (2) (3)

 

Health Care Providers & Services

 

 

 

 

 

L + 5.25%; 1.00% Floor

 

08/15/2025

 

 

5,902

 

 

 

(44

)

 

 

(310

)

Viant Medical Holdings, Inc.(1) (2)

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

 

7.70%

 

 

L + 6.25%; 1.00% Floor

 

07/02/2025

 

 

19,340

 

 

 

19,029

 

 

 

16,922

 

Villa Bidco Inc (dba Authority Brands)(2)

 

Diversified Consumer Services

 

6.75%

 

 

L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor

 

03/21/2025

 

 

19,855

 

 

 

19,412

 

 

 

19,408

 

Villa Bidco Inc (dba Authority Brands)(2) (3)

 

Diversified Consumer Services

 

8.00%

 

 

L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor

 

03/21/2025

 

 

1,592

 

 

404

 

 

404

 

VRC Companies, LLC (dba Vital Records

   Control)

 

Commercial Services & Supplies

 

7.95%

 

 

L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor

 

03/31/2023

 

 

10,988

 

 

 

10,897

 

 

 

10,768

 

VRC Companies, LLC (dba Vital Records

   Control) (3)

 

Commercial Services & Supplies

 

7.95%

 

 

L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor

 

03/31/2023

 

 

12,395

 

 

 

5,667

 

 

 

5,661

 

WebPT, Inc.(1) (2)

 

Health Care Technology

 

8.36%

 

 

L + 6.75%; 1.00% Floor

 

08/28/2024

 

 

12,701

 

 

 

12,472

 

 

 

11,653

 

WebPT, Inc.(1) (2)

 

Health Care Technology

 

7.95%

 

 

L + 6.75%; 1.00% Floor

 

08/28/2024

 

 

1,323

 

 

 

1,300

 

 

 

1,214

 

WebPT, Inc.(1) (2) (3)

 

Health Care Technology

 

 

 

 

 

L + 6.75%; 1.00% Floor

 

08/28/2024

 

 

1,588

 

 

 

(14

)

 

 

(131

)

Wolfpack IP Co. (dba Lone Wolf

   Technologies)(1) (2) (4)

 

Real Estate Management & Development

 

7.50%

 

 

L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor

 

06/13/2025

 

 

34,011

 

 

 

33,403

 

 

 

33,160

 

Wolfpack IP Co. (dba Lone Wolf

   Technologies)(1) (2) (3) (4)

 

Real Estate Management & Development

 

 

 

 

 

L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor

 

06/13/2025

 

 

3,401

 

 

 

(59

)

 

 

(85

)

WorkForce Software, LLC(1) (2)

 

Software

 

8.11%

 

 

L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor

 

07/31/2025

 

 

11,104

 

 

 

10,902

 

 

 

10,382

 

WorkForce Software, LLC(1) (2) (3)

 

Software

 

 

 

 

 

L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor

 

07/31/2025

 

980

 

 

 

(18

)

 

 

(64

)

Total 1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

539,696

 

 

 

506,674

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yield

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

Investments in Affiliated Money Market

   Fund - 29.52% #

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government

   Fund - Institutional Shares^^^

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.34%(5)

 

 

 

 

110,861,762

 

 

$

110,862

 

 

$

110,862

 

Total Investments in Affiliated Money

   Market Fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

110,862

 

 

 

110,862

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 164.43%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

650,558

 

 

$

617,536

 

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER

   ASSETS - (64.43%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(241,974

)

NET ASSETS - 100.00%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

375,562

 

 

(+)

Represents the actual interest rate for partially or fully funded debt in effect as of the reporting date. Variable rate loans bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to either LIBOR ("L") or alternate base rate (commonly based on the Prime Rate ("P")), at the borrower's option, which reset periodically based on the terms of the credit agreement. L loans are typically indexed to 12 month, 6 month, 3 month, 2 month, 1 month or 1 week L rates. As of March 31, 2020, rates for the 12 month, 6 month, 3 month, 2 month, 1 month and 1 week L are 1.00%, 1.18%, 1.45%, 1.26%, 0.99% and 0.50%. As of March 31, 2020, P was 3.25%. For investments with multiple reference rates or alternate base rates, the interest rate shown is the weighted average interest rate in effect at March 31, 2020.

(++)

The total par amount is presented for debt investments. Par amount is denominated in U.S. Dollars ("$").

#

Percentages are based on net assets.

9


Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit II LLC

Schedule of Investments as of March 31, 2020

(in thousands, except unit and per unit amounts) (continued)

(Unaudited)

 

^^^

The portfolio company is otherwise deemed to be an “affiliated person” of the Company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. See Note 3 "Significant Agreements and Related Party Transactions".

(1)

The fair value of the investment was determined using significant unobservable inputs. See Note 5 “Fair Value Measurement”.

(2)

Represent co-investments made with the Company’s affiliates in accordance with the terms of the exemptive relief that the Company received from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. See Note 3 “Significant Agreements and Related Party Transactions”.

(3)

Position or portion thereof is an unfunded loan commitment, and no interest is being earned on the unfunded portion. The unfunded loan commitment may be subject to a commitment termination date that may expire prior to the maturity date stated. The negative cost, if applicable, is the result of the capitalized discount being greater than the principal amount outstanding on the loan. The negative fair value, if applicable, is the result of the capitalized discount on the loan. See Note 7 "Commitments and Contingencies".

(4)

The investment is not a qualifying asset under Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Company may not acquire any non-qualifying asset unless, at the time of acquisition, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the Company’s total assets. As of March 31, 2020 the aggregate fair value of these securities is $33,075 or 5.11% of the Company's total assets.

(5)

The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield as of March 31, 2020.

 

The accompanying notes are part of these unaudited financial statements.

 

10


 

Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit II LLC

Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2019

(in thousands, except unit and per unit amounts)

 

Investment

 

Industry

 

Interest Rate (+)

 

 

Reference Rate and

Spread (+)

 

Maturity

 

Par

Amount (++)

 

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt  - 178.08%#

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3SI Security Systems, Inc.(1)

 

Commercial Services & Supplies

 

7.65%

 

 

L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor

 

06/16/2023

 

$

2,266

 

 

$

2,244

 

 

$

2,244

 

Acquia, Inc.(2)

 

Software

 

8.91%

 

 

L + 7.00%; 1.00% Floor

 

10/31/2025

 

 

18,077

 

 

 

17,723

 

 

 

17,716

 

Acquia, Inc.(2) (3)

 

Software

 

 

 

 

 

L + 7.00%; 1.00% Floor

 

10/31/2025

 

 

1,933

 

 

 

(38

)

 

 

(39

)

BJH Holdings III Corp. (dba Jack’s Family

   Restaurants)(1) (2)

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

 

7.55%

 

 

L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor

 

08/19/2025

 

 

7,895

 

 

 

7,820

 

 

 

7,816

 

Bullhorn, Inc.(1) (2)

 

Professional Services

 

7.44%

 

 

L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor

 

10/01/2025

 

 

13,981

 

 

 

13,778

 

 

 

13,771

 

Bullhorn, Inc.(1) (2) (3)

 

Professional Services

 

7.46%

 

 

L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor

 

10/01/2025

 

 

1,155

 

 

 

214

 

 

 

214

 

Bullhorn, Inc.(1) (2) (3)

 

Professional Services

 

 

 

 

 

L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor

 

10/01/2025

 

 

693

 

 

 

(10

)

 

 

(10

)

CFS Management, LLC (dba Center for Sight

   Management)(1) (2)

 

Health Care Providers & Services

 

7.95%

 

 

L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor

 

07/01/2024

 

 

6,098

 

 

 

6,041

 

 

 

6,037

 

CFS Management, LLC (dba Center for Sight

   Management)(1) (2) (3)

 

Health Care Providers & Services

 

 

 

 

 

L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor

 

07/01/2024

 

 

1,803

 

 

 

(17

)

 

 

(18

)

Chronicle Bidco Inc. (dba Lexitas)(2)

 

Professional Services

 

7.66%

 

 

L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor

 

11/14/2025

 

 

10,450

 

 

 

10,245

 

 

 

10,241

 

Chronicle Bidco Inc. (dba Lexitas)(2) (3)

 

Professional Services

 

 

 

 

 

L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor

 

11/14/2025

 

 

1,320

 

 

 

(26

)

 

 

(26

)

Chronicle Bidco Inc. (dba Lexitas)(2) (3)

 

Professional Services

 

 

 

 

 

L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor

 

11/14/2025

 

 

4,390

 

 

 

(43

)

 

 

(44

)

Clarkson Eyecare, LLC (dba EyeCare Partners)(2)

 

Health Care Providers & Services

 

8.05%

 

 

L + 6.25%; 1.00% Floor

 

04/02/2021

 

 

9,506

 

 

 

9,353

 

 

 

9,316

 

Clarkson Eyecare, LLC (dba EyeCare Partners)(2)

 

Health Care Providers & Services

 

8.05%

 

 

L + 6.25%; 1.00% Floor

 

04/02/2021

 

 

6,285

 

 

 

6,182

 

 

 

6,159

 

ConnectWise, LLC(2)

 

IT Services

 

7.94%

 

 

L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor

 

02/28/2025

 

 

20,117

 

 

 

19,720

 

 

 

19,865

 

ConnectWise, LLC(2) (3)

 

IT Services

 

 

 

 

 

L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor

 

02/28/2025

 

 

1,537

 

 

 

(30

)

 

 

(19

)

Convene 237 Park Avenue, LLC (dba Convene)(1) (2)

 

Real Estate Management & Development

 

9.54%

 

 

L + 7.50%; 1.50% Floor

 

08/30/2024

 

 

26,900

 

 

 

26,391

 

 

 

26,362

 

Convene 237 Park Avenue, LLC (dba Convene)(1) (2) (3)

 

Real Estate Management & Development

 

 

 

 

 

L + 7.50%; 1.50% Floor

 

08/30/2024

 

 

7,910

 

 

 

(74

)

 

 

(158

)

CorePower Yoga LLC(2)

 

Diversified Consumer Services

 

6.44%

 

 

L + 4.50%

 

05/14/2025

 

 

7,772

 

 

 

7,665

 

 

 

7,655

 

CorePower Yoga LLC(2) (3)

 

Diversified Consumer Services

 

 

 

 

 

L + 4.75%

 

05/14/2025

 

 

633

 

 

 

(8

)

 

 

(10

)

CorePower Yoga LLC(2) (3)

 

Diversified Consumer Services

 

 

 

 

 

L + 4.50%

 

05/14/2025

 

 

1,689

 

 

 

(23

)

 

 

(25

)

CST Buyer Company (dba Intoxalock)(2)

 

Diversified Consumer Services

 

7.55%

 

 

L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor

 

10/03/2025

 

 

18,181

 

 

 

17,955

 

 

 

18,181

 

CST Buyer Company (dba Intoxalock)(2) (3)

 

Diversified Consumer Services

 

 

 

 

 

L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor

 

10/03/2025

 

 

1,291

 

 

 

(16

)

 

 

 

E2open, LLC(1) (2)

 

Software

 

7.66%

 

 

L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor

 

11/26/2024

 

 

18,853

 

 

 

18,679

 

 

 

18,664

 

Elemica Parent, Inc.(1) (2)

 

Chemicals

 

7.40%

 

 

L + 5.50%

 

09/18/2025

 

 

3,620

 

 

 

3,533

 

 

 

3,529

 

Elemica Parent, Inc.(1) (2) (3)

 

Chemicals

 

7.40%

 

 

L + 5.50%

 

09/18/2025

 

 

470

 

 

 

146

 

 

 

146

 

Elemica Parent, Inc.(1) (2) (3)

 

Chemicals

 

 

 

 

 

L + 5.50%

 

09/18/2025

 

 

700

 

 

 

(8

)

 

 

(18

)

Eptam Plastics, Ltd.(2)

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

 

7.30%

 

 

L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor

 

12/06/2025

 

 

6,414

 

 

 

6,319

 

 

 

6,318

 

Eptam Plastics, Ltd.(2) (3)

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

 

7.30%

 

 

L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor

 

12/06/2025

 

 

1,365

 

 

 

321

 

 

 

321

 

Eptam Plastics, Ltd.(2) (3)

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

 

 

 

 

 

L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor

 

12/06/2025

 

 

2,729

 

 

 

(20

)

 

 

(20

)

FWR Holding Corporation (dba First Watch

   Restaurants)(1) (3)

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

 

 

 

 

 

L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor

 

08/21/2023

 

 

8,889

 

 

 

(88

)

 

 

(89

)

GlobalTranz Enterprises, Inc.(2)

 

Road & Rail

 

6.79%

 

 

L + 5.00%

 

05/15/2026

 

 

7,179

 

 

 

7,045

 

 

 

6,533

 

GlobalTranz Enterprises, Inc.(2) (3)

 

Road & Rail

 

 

 

 

 

L + 5.00%

 

05/15/2026

 

 

1,862

 

 

 

 

 

 

(168

)

HS4 AcquisitionCo, Inc. (dba HotSchedules &

   Fourth)(1) (2)

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

 

8.71%

 

 

L + 6.75%; 1.00% Floor

 

07/09/2025

 

 

26,888

 

 

 

26,384

 

 

 

26,350

 

HS4 AcquisitionCo, Inc. (dba HotSchedules &

   Fourth)(1) (2) (3)

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

 

8.54%

 

 

L + 6.75%; 1.00% Floor

 

07/09/2025

 

 

2,186

 

 

 

288

 

 

 

284

 

Mailgun Technologies, Inc.(1) (2)

 

Interactive Media & Services

 

6.95%

 

 

L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor

 

03/26/2025

 

 

20,248

 

 

 

19,858

 

 

 

19,894

 

Mailgun Technologies, Inc.(1) (2) (3)

 

Interactive Media & Services

 

 

 

 

 

L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor

 

03/26/2025

 

 

1,263

 

 

 

 

 

 

(22

)

Picture Head Midco LLC(1) (2)

 

Entertainment

 

8.55%

 

 

L + 6.75%; 1.00% Floor

 

08/31/2023

 

 

19,778

 

 

 

19,337

 

 

 

19,481

 

Premier Imaging, LLC (dba Lucid Health)(2)

 

Health Care Providers & Services

 

7.49%

 

 

L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor

 

01/02/2025

 

 

17,456

 

 

 

17,198

 

 

 

17,194

 

PT Intermediate Holdings III, LLC (dba Parts

   Town)(2)

 

Trading Companies & Distributors

 

7.44%

 

 

L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor

 

10/15/2025

 

 

17,560

 

 

 

17,474

 

 

 

17,472

 

Riverpoint Medical, LLC(1) (2)

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

 

6.97%

 

 

L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor

 

06/21/2025

 

 

9,883

 

 

 

9,837

 

 

 

9,784

 

Riverpoint Medical, LLC(1) (2) (3)

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

 

 

 

 

 

L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor

 

06/21/2025

 

 

1,806

 

 

 

(8

)

 

 

(18

)

Selectquote, Inc.(2)

 

Insurance

 

7.70%

 

 

L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor

 

11/05/2024

 

 

15,700

 

 

 

15,394

 

 

 

15,386

 

The Center for Orthopedic and Research Excellence,

   Inc. (dba HOPCo)(1) (2)

 

Health Care Providers & Services

 

7.31%

 

 

L + 5.25%; 1.00% Floor

 

08/15/2025

 

 

17,074

 

 

 

16,831

 

 

 

16,775

 

The Center for Orthopedic and Research Excellence,

   Inc. (dba HOPCo)(1) (2) (3)

 

Health Care Providers & Services

 

7.31%

 

 

L + 5.25%; 1.00% Floor

 

08/15/2025

 

 

2,361

 

 

 

85

 

 

 

77

 

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Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit II LLC

Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2019

(in thousands, except unit and per unit amounts) (continued)

 

Investment

 

Industry

 

Interest Rate (+)

 

 

Reference Rate and

Spread (+)

 

Maturity

 

Par

Amount (++)

 

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

The Center for Orthopedic and Research Excellence,

   Inc. (dba HOPCo)(1) (2) (3)

 

Health Care Providers & Services

 

 

 

 

 

L + 5.25%; 1.00% Floor

 

08/15/2025

 

$

5,902

 

 

$

(47

)

 

$

(103

)

Viant Medical Holdings, Inc.(2)

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

 

8.16%

 

 

L + 6.25%; 1.00% Floor

 

07/02/2025

 

 

19,388

 

 

 

19,065

 

 

 

19,195

 

VRC Companies, LLC (dba Vital Records

   Control)(1) (3)

 

Commercial Services & Supplies

 

8.30%

 

 

L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor

 

03/31/2023

 

 

11,014

 

 

 

7,156

 

 

 

7,172

 

WebPT, Inc.(1) (2)

 

Health Care Technology

 

8.66%

 

 

L + 6.75%; 1.00% Floor

 

08/28/2024

 

 

12,701

 

 

 

12,461

 

 

 

12,447

 

WebPT, Inc.(1) (2) (3)

 

Health Care Technology

 

 

 

 

 

L + 6.75%; 1.00% Floor

 

08/28/2024

 

 

1,323

 

 

 

(25

)

 

 

(26

)

WebPT, Inc.(1) (2) (3)

 

Health Care Technology

 

 

 

 

 

L + 6.75%; 1.00% Floor

 

08/28/2024

 

 

1,588

 

 

 

(15

)

 

 

(32

)

Wolfpack IP Co. (dba Lone Wolf

   Technologies)(1) (2) (4)

 

Real Estate Management & Development

 

8.29%

 

 

L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor

 

06/13/2025

 

 

34,011

 

 

 

33,380

 

 

 

33,330

 

Wolfpack IP Co. (dba Lone Wolf

   Technologies)(1) (2) (3) (4)

 

Real Estate Management & Development

 

 

 

 

 

L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor

 

06/13/2025

 

 

3,401

 

 

 

(62

)

 

 

(68

)

WorkForce Software, LLC(1) (2)

 

Software

 

8.41%

 

 

L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor

 

07/31/2025

 

 

11,104

 

 

 

10,894

 

 

 

10,882

 

WorkForce Software, LLC(1) (2) (3)

 

Software

 

 

 

 

 

L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor

 

07/31/2025

 

 

980

 

 

 

(18

)

 

 

(20

)

Total 1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

406,440

 

 

 

405,878

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 178.08%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

406,440

 

 

$

405,878

 

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER

   ASSETS - (78.08%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(177,953

)

NET ASSETS - 100.00%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

227,925

 

 

(+)

Represents the actual interest rate for partially or fully funded debt in effect as of the reporting date. Variable rate loans bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to either LIBOR ("L") or alternate base rate (commonly based on the Prime Rate ("P")), at the borrower's option, which reset periodically based on the terms of the credit agreement. L loans are typically indexed to 12 month, 6 month, 3 month, 2 month, 1 month or 1 week L rates. As of December 31, 2019, rates for the 12 month, 6 month, 3 month, 2 month, 1 month and 1 week L are 2.00%, 1.91%, 1.91%, 1.83%, 1.76% and 1.63%. As of December 31, 2019, P was 4.75%. For investments with multiple reference rates or alternate base rates, the interest rate shown is the weighted average interest rate in effect at December 31, 2019.

(++)

The total par amount is presented for debt investments. Par amount is denominated in U.S. Dollars ("$").

#

Percentages are based on net assets.

(1)

The fair value of the investment was determined using significant unobservable inputs. See Note 5 “Fair Value Measurement”.

(2)

Represent co-investments made with the Company’s affiliates in accordance with the terms of the exemptive relief that the Company received from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. See Note 3 “Significant Agreements and Related Party Transactions”.

(3)

Position or portion thereof is an unfunded loan commitment, and no interest is being earned on the unfunded portion. The unfunded loan commitment may be subject to a commitment termination date that may expire prior to the maturity date stated. The negative cost, if applicable, is the result of the capitalized discount being greater than the principal amount outstanding on the loan. The negative fair value, if applicable, is the result of the capitalized discount on the loan. See Note 7 "Commitments and Contingencies".

(4)

The investment is not a qualifying asset under Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Company may not acquire any non-qualifying asset unless, at the time of acquisition, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the Company’s total assets. As of December 31, 2019 the aggregate fair value of these securities is $33,262 or 7.99% of the Company's total assets.

 

The accompanying notes are part of these unaudited financial statements.

 

 

 

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Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit II LLC

Notes to the Financial Statements

(in thousands, except unit and per unit amounts)

(Unaudited)

1.

ORGANIZATION

Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit II LLC (the “Company”) was formed on December 20, 2018 as a Delaware limited liability company and commenced operations on April 11, 2019. The Company has elected to be regulated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”). In addition, the Company intends to elect to be treated as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), commencing with its taxable year ended December 31, 2019.

The Company’s investment objective is to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation primarily through direct originations of secured debt, including first lien debt, unitranche, including last out portions of such loans, and second lien debt, and unsecured debt, including mezzanine debt, as well as through select equity investments.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (“GSAM”), a Delaware limited partnership and an affiliate of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (including its predecessors, “GS & Co.”), is the investment adviser (the “Investment Adviser”) of the Company. The term “Goldman Sachs” refers to The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (“Group Inc.”), together with GS & Co., GSAM and its other subsidiaries.

On March 25, 2019 (the “Initial Closing Date”), the Company began accepting subscription agreements (“Subscription Agreements”) from investors acquiring common units of the Company’s limited liability company interests (“Units”) in the Company’s private offering. Under the terms of the Subscription Agreements, investors are required to make capital contributions up to the undrawn amount of their capital commitment to purchase Units each time the Company delivers a drawdown notice. On February 26, 2020, the Company’s board of directors (the “Board of Directors” or the “Board”) approved an extension of the final date on which the Company will accept Subscription Agreements (the “Final Closing Date”) to September 26, 2020.

The investment period commenced on the Initial Closing Date and will continue until the third anniversary of the Final Closing Date in the Company’s private offering, provided that it may be extended by the Board of Directors, in its discretion, for one additional twelve-month period, and, with the approval of a majority-in-interest of the unitholders of the Company (the “Unitholders”), for up to one additional year thereafter. In addition, the Board of Directors may terminate the investment period at any time in its discretion.

Following the end of the investment period, the Company will have the right to issue drawdowns only (i) to pay, and/or establish reserves for, actual or anticipated Company expenses, liabilities, including the payment or repayment of indebtedness for borrowed money (including through the issuance of notes and other evidence of indebtedness), other indebtedness, financings or extensions of credit, or other obligations, contingent or otherwise, including the Management Fee (as defined below), whether incurred before or after the end of the investment period, (ii) to fulfill investment commitments made or approved by the investment committee of GSAM’s Private Credit Group (the “Investment Committee”) prior to the expiration of the investment period, (iii) to engage in hedging transactions or (iv) to make additional investments in existing portfolio companies (including transactions to hedge interest rate or currency risks related to such additional investment).

The term of the Company will expire on the five-year anniversary of the expiration of the investment period, subject to the Board of Directors’ right to liquidate the Company at any time and to extend the term of the Company for up to two successive one-year periods. Upon the request of the Board of Directors and the approval of a majority-in-interest of the Unitholders, the term of the Company may be further extended.

Credit Alternatives GP LLC (the “Initial Member”), an affiliate of the Investment Adviser, made a capital contribution to the Company of one hundred dollars on April 11, 2019 and served as the sole initial member of the Company. The Company cancelled the Initial Member’s interest in the Company on May 3, 2019, the first date on which investors (other than the Initial Member) made their initial capital contribution to purchase Units (the “Initial Drawdown Date”).

2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The Company’s functional currency is U.S. dollars (“USD”) and these financial statements have been prepared in that currency. The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and pursuant to Regulation S-X. This requires the Company to make certain estimates and assumptions that may affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. These financial statements reflect normal and recurring adjustments that in the opinion of the Company are necessary for the fair statement of the results for the periods presented. Actual results may differ from the estimates and assumptions included in the financial statements.

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Certain financial information that is included in annual consolidated financial statements, including certain financial statement disclosures, prepared in accordance with GAAP, is not required for interim reporting purposes and has been condensed or omitted herein. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements and notes related thereto for the year ended December 31, 2019, included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K, which was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on February 20, 2020. The results for the three months ended March 31, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year, any other interim period or any future year or period.

As an investment company, the Company applies the accounting and reporting guidance in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies (“ASC 946”) issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”).

Revenue Recognition

The Company records its investment transactions on a trade date basis, which is the date when the Company assumes the risks for gains and losses related to that instrument. Realized gains and losses are based on the specific identification method.

Interest income, adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discount, is recorded on an accrual basis. Discounts and premiums to par value on investments purchased are accreted and amortized, respectively, into interest income over the life of the respective investment using the effective interest method. Loan origination fees, original issue discount (“OID”) and market discounts or premiums are capitalized and amortized into interest income using the effective interest method or straight-line method, as applicable. Exit fees that are receivable upon repayment of a loan or debt security are amortized into interest income over the life of the respective investment. Upon prepayment of a loan or debt security, any prepayment premiums, unamortized upfront loan origination fees and unamortized discounts are recorded as interest income, for which the Company has earned the following:

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31, 2020

 

Prepayment premiums

 

$

 

Accelerated amortization of upfront loan origination fees and unamortized discounts

 

$

239

 

 

Fees received from portfolio companies (directors’ fees, consulting fees, administrative fees, tax advisory fees and other similar compensation) are paid to the Company, unless, to the extent required by applicable law or exemptive relief, if any, therefrom, the Company only receives its allocable portion of such fees when invested in the same portfolio company as another account managed by the Investment Adviser.

Dividend income on preferred equity investments is recorded on an accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are payable by the portfolio company and are expected to be collected. Dividend income on common equity investments is recorded on the record date for private portfolio companies and on the ex-dividend date for publicly traded portfolio companies. Interest and dividend income are presented net of withholding tax, if any.

Certain investments may have contractual payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest or dividends. PIK represents accrued interest or accumulated dividends that are added to the principal amount or shares (if equity) of the investment on the respective interest or dividend payment dates rather than being paid in cash and generally becomes due at maturity or upon the investment being called by the issuer. PIK is recorded as interest or dividend income, as applicable. If at any point the Company believes PIK is not expected to be realized, the investment generating PIK will be placed on non-accrual status. When a PIK investment is placed on non-accrual status, the accrued, uncapitalized interest or dividends are generally reversed through interest or dividend income, respectively.

Certain structuring fees, amendment fees, syndication fees and commitment fees are recorded as other income when earned. Administrative agent fees received by the Company are recorded as other income when the services are rendered over time.

Non-Accrual Investments

Investments are placed on non-accrual status when it is probable that principal, interest or dividends will not be collected according to contractual terms. Accrued interest or dividends generally are reversed when an investment is placed on non-accrual status. Interest or dividend payments received on non-accrual investments may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon management’s judgment. Non-accrual investments are restored to accrual status when past due principal and interest or dividends are paid and, in management’s judgment, principal and interest or dividend payments are likely to remain current. The Company may make exceptions to this treatment if an investment has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection. As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company did not have any investments on non-accrual status.

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Investments

The Company carries its investments in accordance with ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), issued by the FASB, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires disclosures about fair value measurements. Fair value is generally based on quoted market prices provided by independent pricing services, broker or dealer quotations or alternative price sources. In the absence of quoted market prices, broker or dealer quotations or alternative price sources, investments are measured at fair value as determined by the Board of Directors within the meaning of the Investment Company Act.

Due to the inherent uncertainties of valuation, certain estimated fair values may differ significantly from the values that would have been realized had a ready market for these investments existed, and these differences could be material. See Note 5 “Fair Value Measurement.”

The Company generally invests in illiquid securities, including debt and equity investments, of middle-market companies. The Board of Directors has delegated to the Investment Adviser day-to-day responsibility for implementing and maintaining internal controls and procedures related to the valuation of the Company’s portfolio investments. Under valuation procedures adopted by the Board of Directors, market quotations are generally used to assess the value of the investments for which market quotations are readily available. The Investment Adviser obtains these market quotations from independent pricing services or at the bid prices obtained from at least two brokers or dealers, if available; otherwise from a principal market maker or a primary market dealer. To assess the continuing appropriateness of pricing sources and methodologies, the Investment Adviser regularly performs price verification procedures and issues challenges as necessary to independent pricing services or brokers, and any differences are reviewed in accordance with the valuation procedures. If the Board of Directors or Investment Adviser has a bona fide reason to believe any such market quotation does not reflect the fair value of an investment, it may independently value such investment in accordance with valuation procedures for investments for which market quotations are not readily available.

With respect to investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or for which market quotations are deemed not reflective of the fair value, the valuation procedures adopted by the Board of Directors contemplate a multi-step valuation process each quarter, as described below:

 

(1)

The quarterly valuation process begins with each portfolio company or investment being initially valued by the investment professionals of the Investment Adviser responsible for the portfolio investment;

 

(2)

The Board of Directors also engages independent valuation firms (the “Independent Valuation Advisors”) to provide independent valuations of the investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or are readily available but deemed not reflective of the fair value of an investment. The Independent Valuation Advisors independently value such investments using quantitative and qualitative information provided by the investment professionals of the Investment Adviser and the portfolio companies as well as any market quotations obtained from independent pricing services, brokers, dealers or market dealers. The Independent Valuation Advisors also provide analyses to support their valuation methodology and calculations. The Independent Valuation Advisors provide an opinion on a final range of values on such investments to the Board of Directors or the Audit Committee. The Independent Valuation Advisors define fair value in accordance with ASC 820 and utilize valuation approaches including the market approach, the income approach or both. A portion of the portfolio is reviewed on a quarterly basis, and all investments in the portfolio for which market quotations are not readily available, or are readily available, but deemed not reflective of the fair value of an investment, are reviewed at least annually by an Independent Valuation Advisor;

 

(3)

The Independent Valuation Advisors’ preliminary valuations are reviewed by the Investment Adviser and the Valuation Oversight Group (“VOG”), a team that is part of the Controllers Department within the Finance Division of Goldman Sachs. The Independent Valuation Advisors’ valuation ranges are compared to the Investment Adviser’s valuations to ensure the Investment Adviser’s valuations are reasonable. VOG presents the valuations to the Private Investment Valuation and Side Pocket Working Group of the Investment Management Division Valuation Committee, which is comprised of representatives from GSAM who are independent of the investment decision making process;

 

(4)

The Investment Management Division Valuation Committee ratifies fair valuations and makes recommendations to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors;

 

(5)

The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors reviews valuation information provided by the Investment Management Division Valuation Committee, the Investment Adviser and the Independent Valuation Advisors. The Audit Committee then assesses such valuation recommendations; and

 

(6)

The Board of Directors discusses the valuations and, within the meaning of the Investment Company Act, determines the fair value of the investments in good faith, based on the inputs of the Investment Adviser, the Independent Valuation Advisors and the Audit Committee.

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Money Market Funds

Investments in money market funds are valued at net asset value (“NAV”) per share. See Note 3 “Significant Agreements and Related Party Transactions.”

Cash

Cash consists of deposits held at a custodian bank. As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company held $17,855 and $6,605 in cash.

Foreign Currency Translation

Amounts denominated in foreign currencies are translated into USD on the following basis: (i) investments and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into USD based upon currency exchange rates effective on the last business day of the period; and (ii) purchases and sales of investments, borrowings and repayments of such borrowings, income, and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into USD based upon currency exchange rates prevailing on the transaction dates.

The Company does not isolate the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included within the net realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments. Fluctuations arising from the translation of non-investment assets and liabilities, if any, are included with the net change in unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency translations on the Statement of Operations.

Foreign security and currency translations may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with investing in U.S. companies and U.S. government securities. These risks include, but are not limited to, currency fluctuations and revaluations and future adverse political, social and economic developments, which could cause investments in foreign markets to be less liquid and prices more volatile than those of comparable U.S. companies or U.S. government securities.

Income Taxes

The Company recognizes tax positions in its financial statements only when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination by the relevant taxing authority based on the technical merits of the position. A position that meets this standard is measured at the largest amount of benefit that will more likely than not be realized upon settlement. The Company reports any interest expense related to income tax matters in income tax expense, and any income tax penalties under expenses in the Statement of Operations.

The Company’s tax positions have been reviewed based on applicable statutes of limitation for tax assessments, which may vary by jurisdiction, and based on such review, the Company has concluded that no additional provision for income tax is required in the financial statements. The Company is subject to potential examination by certain taxing authorities in various jurisdictions. The Company’s tax positions are subject to ongoing interpretation of laws and regulations by taxing authorities.

The Company intends to elect to be treated as a RIC commencing with its taxable year ended December 31, 2019. So long as the Company obtains and maintains its status as a RIC, it will generally not be required to pay corporate-level U.S. federal income tax on any ordinary income or capital gains that it distributes at least annually to its stockholders as dividends. As a result, any U.S. federal income tax liability related to income earned and distributed by the Company represents obligations of the Company’s stockholders and will not be reflected in the financial statements of the Company.

To qualify for and maintain its tax treatment as a RIC, the Company must meet specified source-of-income and asset diversification requirements and timely distribute to its Unitholders for each taxable year at least 90% of its investment company taxable income (generally, its net ordinary income plus the excess of its realized net short-term capital gains over realized net long-term capital losses, determined without regard to the dividends paid deduction). In order for the Company not to be subject to U.S. federal excise taxes, it must distribute annually an amount at least equal to the sum of (i) 98% of its net ordinary income (taking into account certain deferrals and elections) for the calendar year, (ii) 98.2% of its capital gains in excess of capital losses for the one-year period ending on October 31 of the calendar year and (iii) any net ordinary income and capital gains in excess of capital losses for preceding years that were not distributed during such years. The Company, at its discretion, may carry forward taxable income in excess of calendar year dividends and pay a 4% nondeductible U.S. federal excise tax on this income. If the Company chooses to do so, this generally would increase expenses and reduce the amount available to be distributed to Unitholders. The Company will accrue excise tax on estimated undistributed taxable income as required.

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Distributions

Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gains are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from those amounts determined in accordance with GAAP. The Company may pay distributions in excess of its taxable net investment income. This excess would be a tax-free return of capital in the period and reduce the Unitholder’s tax basis in its Units. These book/tax differences are either temporary or permanent in nature. To the extent these differences are permanent they are charged or credited to common Units or distributable earnings, as appropriate, in the period that the differences arise. Temporary and permanent differences are primarily attributable to differences in the tax treatment of certain loans and the tax characterization of income and non-deductible expenses. These differences are generally determined in conjunction with the preparation of the Company’s annual RIC tax return. Distributions to common Unitholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The amount to be paid out as a distribution is determined by the Board of Directors each quarter and is generally based upon the earnings estimated by the Investment Adviser. The Company may pay distributions to its Unitholders in a year in excess of its net ordinary income and capital gains for that year and, accordingly, a portion of such distributions may constitute a return of capital for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The Company intends to timely distribute to its Unitholders substantially all of its annual taxable income for each year, except that the Company may retain certain net capital gains for reinvestment and carry forward taxable income for distribution in the following year and pay any applicable tax. The specific tax characteristics of the Company’s distributions will be reported to Unitholders after the end of the calendar year. All distributions will be subject to available funds, and no assurance can be given that the Company will be able to declare such distributions in future periods.

Deferred Financing Costs

Deferred financing costs consist of fees and expenses paid in connection with the closing of, and amendments to, the revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) dated as of May 7, 2019, with MUFG Union Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and lender. These costs are amortized using the straight-line method over the respective term of the Revolving Credit Facility. Deferred financing costs related to the Revolving Credit Facility are presented separately as an asset on the Company’s Statement of Financial Condition.

Offering Costs

Offering costs consist primarily of fees and expenses incurred in connection with the continuous offering of Units, including legal, printing and other costs, as well as costs associated with the preparation and filing of the Company’s registration statement on Form 10. Offering costs are recognized as a deferred charge and are amortized on a straight line basis over 12 months beginning on the date of commencement of operations.

Organization Costs

Organization costs include costs relating to the formation and organization of the Company. These costs are expensed as incurred. Upon the Initial Drawdown Date, Unitholders will bear such cost. Unitholders that make capital commitments after the Initial Drawdown Date will bear a pro rata portion of such cost at the time of their first investment in the Company.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In March 2020, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) No. 2020-04, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting.” This ASU provides optional exceptions for applying GAAP to contract modifications, hedging relationships and other transactions affected reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. ASU 2020-04 is elective and is effective on March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. The Company expects that the adoption of this guidance will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

3.

SIGNIFICANT AGREEMENTS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Investment Advisory Agreement

The Company entered into an investment advisory agreement effective as of February 27, 2019 (the “Investment Advisory Agreement”) with the Investment Adviser, pursuant to which the Investment Adviser manages the Company’s investment program and related activities.

Management Fee

The Company pays the Investment Adviser a management fee (the “Management Fee”), payable quarterly in arrears, equal to 0.375% (i.e., an annual rate of 1.50%) of the average NAV of the Company (including un-invested cash and cash equivalents) at the end of the then-current quarter and the prior calendar quarter (and, in the case of the Company’s first quarter, the average of the NAV as of such quarter-end and zero). The Management Fee for any partial quarter will be appropriately prorated.

For the three months ended March 31, 2020, Management Fees amounted to $1,132. As of March 31, 2020, $1,132 remained payable.

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Incentive Fee

Pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Company pays to the Investment Adviser an Incentive Fee (the “Incentive Fee”) as follows:

 

a)

First, no Incentive Fee is payable to the Investment Adviser until the Company has made cumulative distributions pursuant to this clause (a) equal to aggregate Contributed Capital (as defined below);

 

b)

Second, no Incentive Fee is payable to the Investment Adviser until the Company has made cumulative distributions pursuant to this clause (b) equal to a 7% return per annum, compounded annually, on aggregate unreturned Contributed Capital, from the date each capital contribution is made through the date such capital has been returned;

 

c)

Third, subject to clauses (a) and (b), the Investment Adviser is entitled to an Incentive Fee equal to 100% of all amounts designated by the Company as proceeds intended for distribution and Incentive Fee payments, until such time as the cumulative Incentive Fee paid to the Investment Adviser pursuant to this clause (c) is equal to 15% of the amount by which the sum of (i) cumulative distributions to Unitholders pursuant to clauses (a) and (b) above and (ii) the cumulative Incentive Fee previously paid to the Investment Adviser pursuant to this clause exceeds Contributed Capital; and

 

d)

Fourth, at any time that clause (c) has been satisfied, the Investment Adviser is entitled to an Incentive Fee equal to 15% of all amounts designated by the Company as proceeds intended for distribution and Incentive Fee payments.

The Incentive Fee is calculated on a cumulative basis and the amount of the Incentive Fee payable prior to a proposed distribution will be determined and, if applicable, paid in accordance with the foregoing formula each time amounts are to be distributed to the Unitholders. The Incentive Fee is a fee owed by the Company to the Investment Adviser and is not paid out of distributions made to Unitholders.

“Contributed Capital” is the aggregate amount of capital contributions that have been made by all Unitholders in respect of their Units to the Company. All distributions (or deemed distributions), including investment income (i.e. proceeds received in respect of interest payments, dividends and fees) and proceeds attributable to the repayment or disposition of any Investment, to Unitholders will be considered a return of Contributed Capital. Unreturned Contributed Capital equals aggregate Contributed Capital minus cumulative distributions, but is never less than zero.

The term “proceeds intended for distribution and Incentive Fee payments” includes proceeds from the full or partial realization of the Company’s Investments and income from investing activities and may include return of capital, ordinary income and capital gains.

If, at the termination of the Company, the Investment Adviser has received aggregate payments of Incentive Fees in excess of the amount the Investment Adviser would have received had the Incentive Fees been determined upon such termination, then the Investment Adviser will reimburse the Company for the difference between the amount of Incentive Fees actually received and the amount determined at termination (the “Investment Adviser Reimbursement Obligation”). However, the Investment Adviser will not be required to reimburse the Company an amount greater than the aggregate Incentive Fees paid to the Investment Adviser, reduced by the excess (if any) of (a) the aggregate federal, state and local income tax liability the Investment Adviser incurred in connection with the payment of such Incentive Fees (assuming the highest marginal applicable federal and New York city and state income tax rates applied to such payments), over (b) an amount equal to the U.S. federal and state tax benefits available to the Investment Adviser by virtue of the payment made by the Investment Adviser pursuant to its Investment Adviser Reimbursement Obligation (assuming that, to the extent such payments are deductible by the Investment Adviser, the benefit of such deductions will be computed using the then highest marginal applicable federal and New York city and state income tax rates).

If the Investment Advisory Agreement is terminated prior to the termination of the Company (other than the Investment Adviser voluntarily terminating the agreement), the Company will pay to the Investment Adviser a final Incentive Fee payment (the “Final Incentive Fee Payment”). The Final Incentive Fee Payment will be calculated as of the date the Investment Advisory Agreement is terminated and will equal the amount of Incentive Fee that would be payable to the Investment Adviser if (a) all Investments were liquidated for their current value (but without taking into account any unrealized appreciation of any Investment), and any unamortized deferred Investment-related fees would be deemed accelerated, (b) the proceeds from such liquidation were used to pay all of the Company’s outstanding liabilities, and (c) the remainder was distributed to Unitholders and paid as Incentive Fee in accordance with the Incentive Fee waterfall described above for determining the amount of the Incentive Fee, subject to the Incentive Fee Cap. The Company will make the Final Incentive Fee Payment in cash on or immediately following the date the Investment Advisory Agreement is so terminated. The Investment Adviser Reimbursement Obligation will be determined as of the date of the termination of the Investment Advisory Agreement for purposes of the Final Incentive Fee Payment.

For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company accrued an unvested Incentive Fees of $0. As of March 31, 2020, $0 remained payable in accordance with the terms of the Investment Advisory Agreement.

Expense Limitation

Pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement, Company expenses borne by the Company in the ordinary course on an annual basis (excluding Management Fee, Incentive Fee, organizational and start-up expenses and leverage-related expenses) will not exceed an amount equal to 0.5% of the aggregate amount of commitments to the Company by holders of its common Units; provided, however, that expenses incurred outside of the ordinary course, including litigation and similar expenses, are not subject to such cap. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, there have been no reimbursements from the Investment Adviser pursuant to this provision.

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Administration and Custodian Fees

The Company has entered into an administration agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (the “Administrator”) under which the Administrator provides various accounting and administrative services to the Company. The Company pays the Administrator fees for its services as it determines are commercially reasonable in its sole discretion. The Company also reimburses the Administrator for all reasonable expenses. To the extent that the Administrator outsources any of its functions, the Administrator pays any compensation associated with such functions. The Administrator also serves as the Company’s custodian (the “Custodian”).

For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company incurred expenses for services provided by the Administrator and the Custodian of $110. As of March 31, 2020, $66 remained payable.

Transfer Agent Fees

State Street Bank and Trust Company serves as the Company’s transfer agent (“Transfer Agent”), registrar and disbursing agent. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company incurred expenses for services provided by the Transfer Agent of $20. As of March 31, 2020, $106 remained payable.

Affiliates

The table below presents the Company’s affiliated investments: 

 

 

 

Beginning

Fair Value

Balance

 

 

Gross

Additions(2)

 

 

Gross

Reductions(3)

 

 

Net

Realized

Gain (Loss)

 

 

Net Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 

 

Ending

Fair Value

Balance

 

 

Dividend,

Interest,

and Other

Income

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-Controlled Affiliates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government

   Fund(1)

 

$

 

 

$

207,032

 

 

$

(96,170

)

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

110,862

 

 

$

9

 

Total Non-Controlled Affiliates

 

$

 

 

$

207,032

 

 

$

(96,170

)

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

110,862

 

 

$

9

 

 

 

(1) 

Fund advised by an affiliate of Goldman Sachs.

(2) 

Gross additions may include increases in the cost basis of investments resulting from new portfolio investments, PIK interest or dividends, the accretion of discounts, the exchange of one or more existing securities for one or more new securities and the movement of an existing portfolio company into this category from a different category.

(3) 

Gross reductions may include decreases in the cost basis of investments resulting from principal collections related to investment repayments or sales, the exchange of one or more existing securities for one or more new securities and the movement of an existing portfolio company out of this category into a different category.

 

Due To Affiliates

 

The Investment Adviser pays certain general and administrative expenses, including legal expenses, on behalf of the Company in the ordinary course of business. As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, there were $267 and $179 included within Accrued expenses and other liabilities, $30 and $0 included within Interest and other expense payable, $201 and $37 included within Accrued offering costs, and $22 and $22 included within Accrued organization costs paid by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates on behalf of the Company.

 

Co-investment Activity

 

In certain circumstances, negotiated co-investments by the Company and other funds managed by the Investment Adviser may be made only pursuant to an order from the SEC permitting the Company to do so. On January 4, 2017, the SEC granted exemptive relief  that permits the Company to co-invest with Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc. (“GS BDC”), Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit LLC (“GS PMMC”), Goldman Sachs Middle Market Lending Corp. (“GS MMLC”) and certain other funds that may be managed by GSAM, including the GSAM Credit Alternatives Team, after the date of the exemptive order, subject to certain conditions including that co-investments are made in a manner consistent with the Company’s investment objectives, positions, policies, strategies and restrictions, as well as regulatory requirements and pursuant to the conditions required by the exemptive relief, and are allocated fairly among participants. The GSAM Credit Alternatives Team is comprised of investment professionals dedicated to the Company’s investment strategy and other funds that share a similar investment strategy with the Company, who are responsible for identifying investment opportunities, conducting research and due diligence on prospective investments, negotiating and structuring the Company’s investments and monitoring and servicing the Company’s investments, together with investment professionals who are primarily focused on investment strategies in syndicated, liquid credit. Under the terms of the exemptive relief, a “required majority” (as defined in Section 57(o) of the Investment Company Act) of the Company’s independent directors must make certain conclusions in connection with a co-investment transaction, including that (1) the terms of the proposed transaction are reasonable and fair to the Company and the Company’s stockholders and do not involve overreaching in respect of the Company or its stockholders on the part of any person concerned, and (2) the transaction is consistent with the interests of the Company’s stockholders and is consistent with the then-current investment objectives and strategies of the Company. As a result of the exemptive relief, there could be significant overlap in the Company’s investment portfolio and the investment portfolios of GS BDC, GS PMMC, GS MMLC and/or other funds established by the GSAM Credit Alternatives Team that could avail themselves of the exemptive relief.

 

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4.

INVESTMENTS

As of the dates indicated, the Company’s investments (excluding an investment in a money market fund, if any, managed by an affiliate of Group Inc.) consisted of the following:

 

 

 

March 31, 2020

 

 

December 31, 2019

 

Investment Type

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

 

$

539,696

 

 

$

506,674

 

 

$

406,440

 

 

$

405,878

 

Total Investments

 

$

539,696

 

 

$

506,674

 

 

$

406,440

 

 

$

405,878

 

 

As of the dates indicated, the industry composition of the Company’s portfolio at fair value and net assets was as follows:

 

 

 

March 31, 2020

 

 

December 31, 2019

 

Industry

 

Fair Value

 

 

Net Assets

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Net Assets

 

Diversified Consumer Services

 

 

18.0

%

 

 

24.2

%

 

 

6.4

%

 

 

11.3

%

Software

 

 

15.4

 

 

 

20.8

 

 

 

11.6

 

 

 

20.7

 

Real Estate Management & Development

 

 

14.1

 

 

 

19.0

 

 

 

14.6

 

 

 

26.1

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

 

 

8.1

 

 

 

10.9

 

 

 

8.5

 

 

 

15.1

 

Health Care Providers & Services

 

 

7.9

 

 

 

10.7

 

 

 

13.7

 

 

 

24.3

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

 

 

6.7

 

 

 

9.1

 

 

 

8.8

 

 

 

15.6

 

Professional Services

 

 

5.3

 

 

 

7.1

 

 

 

5.9

 

 

 

10.6

 

Interactive Media & Services

 

 

3.8

 

 

 

5.1

 

 

 

4.9

 

 

 

8.7

 

Commercial Services & Supplies

 

 

3.7

 

 

 

5.0

 

 

 

2.3

 

 

 

4.1

 

IT Services

 

 

3.7

 

 

 

4.9

 

 

 

4.9

 

 

 

8.7

 

Entertainment

 

 

3.5

 

 

 

4.8

 

 

 

4.8

 

 

 

8.6

 

Trading Companies & Distributors

 

 

2.8

 

 

 

3.8

 

 

 

4.3

 

 

 

7.7

 

Insurance

 

 

2.8

 

 

 

3.8

 

 

 

3.8

 

 

 

6.8

 

Health Care Technology

 

 

2.5

 

 

 

3.4

 

 

 

3.0

 

 

 

5.4

 

Road & Rail

 

 

1.0

 

 

 

1.3

 

 

 

1.6

 

 

 

2.8

 

Chemicals

 

 

0.7

 

 

 

1.0

 

 

 

0.9

 

 

 

1.6

 

Total

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

134.9

%

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

178.1

%

 

As of the dates indicated, the geographic composition of the Company’s portfolio at fair value was as follows:

 

Geographic

 

March 31, 2020

 

 

December 31, 2019

 

United States

 

 

93.5

%

 

 

91.8

%

Canada

 

 

6.5

 

 

 

8.2

 

Total

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

100.0

%

 

5.

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount that would be received to sell an asset or would be paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (i.e., the exit price).

The fair value hierarchy under ASC 820 prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The levels used for classifying investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in these securities. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:

Basis of Fair Value Measurement

Level 1 – Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices available in active markets for identical instruments as of the reporting date. The types of financial instruments included in Level 1 include unrestricted securities, including equities and derivatives, listed in active markets.

Level 2 – Inputs to the valuation methodology are other than quoted prices in active markets, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date. The types of financial instruments in this category include less liquid and restricted securities listed in active markets, securities traded in other than active markets, government and agency securities and certain over-the-counter derivatives where the fair value is based on observable inputs.

Level 3 – Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to overall fair value measurement. The inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation. Financial instruments that are included in this category include investments in privately held entities and certain over-the-counter derivatives where the fair value is based on unobservable inputs.

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A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Note 2 “Significant Accounting Policies” should be read in conjunction with the information outlined below.

The table below presents the valuation techniques and the nature of significant inputs generally used in determining the fair value of Level 2 Instruments.

 

Level 2 Instruments

Valuation Techniques and Significant Inputs

Equity and Fixed Income

The types of instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices, broker or dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources with reasonable levels of price transparency include commercial paper, most government agency obligations, most corporate debt securities, certain mortgage-backed securities, certain bank loans, less liquid publicly listed equities, certain state and municipal obligations, certain money market instruments and certain loan commitments.

 

Valuations of Level 2 Equity and Fixed Income instruments can be verified to quoted prices, broker or dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources with reasonable levels of price transparency. Consideration is given to the nature of the quotations (e.g. indicative or firm) and the relationship of recent market activity to the prices provided from alternative pricing sources.

Derivative Contracts

OTC derivatives (both centrally cleared and bilateral) are valued using market transactions and other market evidence whenever possible, including market-based inputs to models, calibration to market-clearing transactions, broker or dealer quotations, or other alternative pricing sources with reasonable levels of price transparency. Where models are used, the selection of a particular model to value an OTC derivative depends upon the contractual terms of, and specific risks inherent in, the instrument, as well as the availability of pricing information in the market. The Company generally uses similar models to value similar instruments. Valuation models require a variety of inputs, including contractual terms, market prices, yield curves, credit curves, measures of volatility, voluntary and involuntary prepayment rates, loss severity rates and correlations of such inputs. For OTC derivatives that trade in liquid markets, model inputs can generally be verified and model selection does not involve significant management judgment. OTC derivatives are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy when significant inputs are corroborated by market evidence.

 

The table below presents the valuation techniques and the nature of significant inputs generally used in determining the fair value of Level 3 Instruments.

 

Level 3 Instruments

Valuation Techniques and Significant Inputs

Bank Loans, Corporate Debt, and Other Debt Obligations

Valuations are generally based on discounted cash flow techniques, for which the significant inputs are the amount and timing of expected future cash flows, market yields and recovery assumptions. The significant inputs are generally determined based on relative value analyses, which incorporate comparisons both to credit default swaps that reference the same underlying credit risk and to other debt instruments for the same issuer for which observable prices or broker quotes are available. Other valuation methodologies are used as appropriate including market comparables, transactions in similar instruments and recovery/liquidation analysis.

Equity

Recent third-party investments or pending transactions are considered to be the best evidence for any change in fair value. When these are not available, the following valuation methodologies are used, as appropriate and available: (i) Transactions in similar instruments; (ii) Discounted cash flow techniques; (iii) Third party appraisals; and (iv) Industry multiples and public comparables.

Evidence includes recent or pending reorganizations (for example, merger proposals, tender offers and debt restructurings) and significant changes in financial metrics, including: (i) Current financial performance as compared to projected performance; (ii) Capitalization rates and multiples; and (iii)Market yields implied by transactions of similar or related assets.

 

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The table below presents the ranges of significant unobservable inputs used to value the Company’s Level 3 assets and liabilities as of March 31, 2020. These ranges represent the significant unobservable inputs that were used in the valuation of each type of instrument, but they do not represent a range of values for any one instrument. For example, the lowest yield in 1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt is appropriate for valuing that specific debt investment, but may not be appropriate for valuing any other debt investments in this asset class. Accordingly, the ranges of inputs presented below do not represent uncertainty in, or possible ranges of, fair value measurements of the Company’s Level 3 assets and liabilities.

 

Level 3 Instruments

Level 3 Assets as of

March 31, 2020(1)

Significant Unobservable Inputs by

Valuation Techniques(2)

Range(3) of Significant Unobservable

Inputs (Weighted Average(4))

as of March 31, 2020

Bank Loans, Corporate Debt, and Other Debt Obligations

1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

Discounted cash flows:

 

 

$

352,989

 

 

•  Discount Rate

7.4% - 13.6% (9.0%)

 

(1) 

Included within Level 3 assets of $486,192 is an amount of $133,203 for which the Investment Adviser did not develop the unobservable inputs (examples include single source broker quotations, third party pricing, and prior transactions). The income approach was used in the determination of fair value for $352,989 or 72.6% of Level 3 bank loans, corporate debt, and other debt obligations

(2) 

The fair value of any one instrument may be determined using multiple valuation techniques. For example, market comparable and discounted cash flows may be used together to determine fair value. Therefore, the Level 3 balance encompasses both of these techniques.

(3) 

The range for an asset category consisting of a single investment represents the relevant market data considered in determining the fair value of the investment.

(4) 

Weighted average for an asset category consisting of multiple investments is calculated by weighting the significant unobservable input by the relative fair value of the investment. Weighted average for an asset category consisting of a single investment represents the significant unobservable input used in the fair value of the investment.

 

Level 3 Instruments

Level 3 Assets as of

December 31, 2019(1)

Significant Unobservable Inputs by

Valuation Techniques(2)

Range(3) of Significant Unobservable

Inputs (Weighted Average(4))

as of December 31, 2019

Bank Loans, Corporate Debt, and Other Debt Obligations

1st Lien/Senior Secured

Discounted cash flows:

 

 

$

234,677

 

 

• Discount Rate

7.1% - 10.3% (8.6%)

 

(1) 

Included within Level 3 assets of $399,513 is an amount of $164,836 for which the Investment Adviser did not develop the unobservable inputs (examples include single source broker quotations, third party pricing, and prior transactions). The income approach was used in the determination of fair value for $234,677 or 58.7% of Level 3 bank loans, corporate debt, and other debt obligations

(2) 

The fair value of any one instrument may be determined using multiple valuation techniques. For example, market comparable and discounted cash flows may be used together to determine fair value. Therefore, the Level 3 balance encompasses both of these techniques.

(3) 

The range for an asset category consisting of a single investment represents the relevant market data considered in determining the fair value of the investment.

(4) 

Weighted average for an asset category consisting of multiple investments is calculated by weighting the significant unobservable input by the relative fair value of the investment. Weighted average for an asset category consisting of a single investment represents the significant unobservable input used in the fair value of the investment.

 

As noted above, the income and market approaches were used in the determination of fair value of certain Level 3 assets as of March 31, 2020. The significant unobservable inputs used in the income approach are the discount rate or market yield used to discount the estimated future cash flows expected to be received from the underlying investment, which include both future principal and interest payments. An increase in the discount rate or market yield would result in a decrease in the fair value. Included in the consideration and selection of discount rates is risk of default, rating of the investment, call provisions and comparable company investments. The significant unobservable inputs used in the market approach are based on market comparable transactions and market multiples of publicly traded comparable companies. Increases or decreases in market comparable transactions or market multiples would result in an increase or decrease in the fair value.

As of the dates indicated, the following is a summary of the Company’s assets categorized within the fair value hierarchy:

 

 

 

March 31, 2020

 

 

December 31, 2019

 

Assets

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

 

$

 

 

$

20,482

 

 

$

486,192

 

 

$

506,674

 

 

$

 

 

$

6,365

 

 

$

399,513

 

 

$

405,878

 

Investments in Affiliated Money Market Fund

 

 

110,862

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

110,862

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

110,862

 

 

$

20,482

 

 

$

486,192

 

 

$

617,536

 

 

$

 

 

$

6,365

 

 

$

399,513

 

 

$

405,878

 

 

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The below table presents a summary of changes in fair value of Level 3 assets by investment type:

 

 

 

Beginning

Balance

 

 

Purchases(1)

 

 

Net

Realized

Gain (Loss)

 

 

Net Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 

 

Sales and

Settlements(1)

 

 

Net

Amortization

of Premium/

Discount

 

 

Transfers

In

 

 

Transfers

Out (2)

 

 

Ending

Balance

 

 

Net Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

for assets

still held

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

 

$

399,513

 

 

$

149,258

 

 

$

 

 

$

(28,447

)

 

$

(16,514

)

 

$

563

 

 

$

 

 

$

(18,181

)

 

$

486,192

 

 

$

(28,507

)

Total assets

 

$

399,513

 

 

$

149,258

 

 

$

 

 

$

(28,447

)

 

$

(16,514

)

 

$

563

 

 

$

 

 

$

(18,181

)

 

$

486,192

 

 

$

(28,507

)

 

(1)

Purchases may include PIK and securities received in corporate actions and restructurings. Sales and Settlements may include securities delivered in corporate actions and restructuring of investments.

(2)

Transfers out were primarily due to increased price transparency.

 

Debt Not Carried at Fair Value

The fair value of the Company’s debt, which would have been categorized as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2020, approximates its carrying value because the Revolving Credit Facility has variable interest based on selected short term rates.

6.

DEBT

On May 2, 2019, the Initial Member approved the application of the reduced asset coverage requirements in Section 61(a)(2) of the Investment Company Act to the Company and such election became effective the following day. As a result of this approval, the Company is currently allowed to borrow amounts such that its asset coverage ratio, as defined in the Investment Company Act, is at least 150% after such borrowing (if certain requirements are met). As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company’s asset coverage ratio based on the aggregate amount outstanding of senior securities was 240% and 225%.

As of the date indicated, the Company’s outstanding debt was as follows:

 

 

 

March 31, 2020

 

 

December 31, 2019

 

 

 

Aggregate

Borrowing

Amount

Committed

 

 

Amount

Available

 

 

Carrying

Value

 

 

Aggregate

Borrowing

Amount

Committed

 

 

Amount

Available

 

 

Carrying

Value

 

Revolving Credit Facility(1)(2)

 

$

500,000

 

 

$

230,800

 

 

$

269,200

 

 

$

400,000

 

 

$

218,000

 

 

$

182,000

 

Total Debt

 

$

500,000

 

 

$

230,800

 

 

$

269,200

 

 

$

400,000

 

 

$

218,000

 

 

$

182,000

 

 

(1) 

As of March 31, 2020, all outstanding borrowings were in USD.

(2)

Provides, under certain circumstances, a total borrowing capacity of $500,000.

Revolving Credit Facility

The Company entered into a Revolving Credit Facility on May 7, 2019 with MUFG Union Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (the “Administrative Agent”), lead arranger, letter of credit issuer and lender. The Company amended the Revolving Credit Facility on July 31, 2019, December 6, 2019, and January 27, 2020. Subject to availability under the “Borrowing Base,” the maximum principal amount of the Revolving Credit Facility was $500,000 as of March 31, 2020. The Borrowing Base is calculated based on the unfunded capital commitments of the investors meeting various eligibility requirements (subject to investor concentration limits) multiplied by specified advance rates. The stated maturity date of the Revolving Credit Facility is May 7, 2021.

Proceeds from the Revolving Credit Facility may be used for investments, working capital, expenses and general corporate purposes (including to pay dividends or distributions).

Under the Revolving Credit Facility, the Company has the ability to elect either LIBOR or the alternative base rate at the time of draw-down, and loans may be converted from one rate to another at any time, subject to certain conditions. Interest rate on obligations under the Revolving Credit Facility is the prevailing LIBOR for one month (the “Applicable LIBOR”) plus 2.15% per annum or (B) an alternate base rate (the greater of the prime rate of such commercial bank, the federal funds rate plus 0.50%, and LIBOR plus 1.00%) (“ABR”) plus 1.15% per annum. The Company pays a 0.25% annualized fee on a quarterly basis on committed but undrawn amounts under the Revolving Credit Facility.

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Amounts drawn under the Revolving Credit Facility may be prepaid at any time without premium or penalty, subject to applicable breakage costs. Loans are subject to mandatory prepayment for amounts exceeding the Borrowing Base or the lenders’ aggregate commitment and to the extent required to comply with the Investment Company Act, as applied to BDCs. Transfers of interests in the Company by investors are subject to certain restrictions under the Revolving Credit Facility. In addition, any transfer of Units from a Unitholder whose undrawn commitments are included in the Borrowing Base to a Unitholder that is not eligible to be included in the Borrowing Base (or that is eligible to be included in the Borrowing Base at a lower advance rate) may trigger mandatory prepayment obligations.

The Revolving Credit Facility is secured by a perfected first priority security interest in the unfunded capital commitments of the Company’s investors (with certain exceptions) and the proceeds thereof, including an assignment of the right to make capital calls, receive and apply capital contributions, and enforce remedies and claims related thereto, and a pledge of the collateral account into which capital call proceeds are deposited. Additionally, under the Revolving Credit Facility, in certain circumstances after an event of default, the Administrative Agent will be able to require investors to fund their capital commitments directly to the Administrative Agent for the purposes of repaying the loans, but lenders cannot seek recourse against a Unitholder in excess of such Unitholder’s obligation to contribute capital to the Company.

The Revolving Credit Facility contains customary representations, warranties, and affirmative and negative covenants, including without limitation, representations and covenants regarding treatment as a RIC under the Code and as a BDC under the Investment Company Act and restrictions on the Company’s ability to make certain distributions, to incur additional indebtedness, to incur any liens on the collateral and to permit certain transfers of Unitholders’ ownership interest in the Units. The Revolving Credit Facility includes customary conditions precedent to the draw-down of loans and customary events of default. The Company is in compliance with these covenants.

Costs of $2,697 were incurred in connection with obtaining and amending the Revolving Credit Facility and exercising its right under the accordion feature, which have been recorded as deferred financing costs on the Statement of Financial Condition and are being amortized over the life of the Revolving Credit Facility using the straight-line method. As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, outstanding deferred financing costs were $1,770 and $1,727.

The below table presents the summary information of the Revolving Credit Facility:

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31, 2020

 

Borrowing interest expense

 

$

1,738

 

Facility fees

 

 

179

 

Amortization of financing costs

 

 

389

 

Total

 

$

2,306

 

Weighted average interest rate

 

 

3.69

%

Average outstanding balance

 

$

189,547

 

 

 

 

7.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Capital Commitments

The Company had aggregate capital commitments and undrawn capital commitments from investors as follows:

 

 

 

March 31, 2020

 

 

December 31, 2019

 

 

 

Capital

Commitments

 

 

Unfunded

Capital

Commitments

 

 

% of Capital

Commitments

Funded

 

 

Capital

Commitments

 

 

Unfunded

Capital

Commitments

 

 

% of Capital

Commitments

Funded

 

Common Units

 

$

1,333,348

 

 

$

928,902

 

 

 

30

%

 

$

1,021,222

 

 

$

791,447

 

 

 

23

%

 

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Portfolio Company Commitments

The Company may enter into investment commitments to fund investments through signed commitment letters which in certain circumstances may be disclosed by the Company. In many circumstances, borrower acceptance and final terms are subject to transaction-related contingencies. These are disclosed as commitments upon execution of a final agreement. As of March 31, 2020, the Company believed that it had adequate financial resources to satisfy its unfunded commitments. The Company had the following unfunded commitments by investment types:  

 

 

 

 

 

Unfunded Commitment Balances

 

 

Fair Value(2)

 

 

 

Commitment

Expiration Date(1)

 

March 31, 2020

 

 

December 31, 2019

 

 

March 31, 2020

 

 

December 31, 2019

 

1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Convene 237 Park Avenue, LLC (dba Convene)

 

8/30/2020

 

$

3,797

 

 

$

7,910

 

 

$

(570

)

 

$

(158

)

VRC Companies, LLC (dba Vital Records Control)

 

2/25/2021

 

 

6,486

 

 

 

 

 

(130

)

 

 

CorePower Yoga LLC

 

5/14/2021

 

 

148

 

 

 

1,689

 

 

 

(15

)

 

 

(25

)

CFS Management, LLC (dba Center for Sight Management)

 

7/1/2021

 

 

1,803

 

 

 

1,803

 

 

 

(86

)

 

 

(18

)

The Center for Orthopedic and Research Excellence, Inc. (dba HOPCo)

 

8/15/2021

 

 

5,902

 

 

 

5,902

 

 

 

(310

)

 

 

(103

)

WebPT, Inc.

 

8/28/2021

 

 

1,588

 

 

 

1,588

 

 

 

(131

)

 

 

(32

)

Elemica Parent, Inc.

 

9/18/2021

 

 

700

 

 

 

700

 

 

 

(53

)

 

 

(18

)

Bullhorn, Inc.

 

10/1/2021

 

 

751

 

 

 

924

 

 

 

(34

)

 

 

(14

)

Chronicle Bidco Inc. (dba Lexitas)

 

11/14/2021

 

 

2,019

 

 

 

4,390

 

 

 

(71

)

 

 

(44

)

Eptam Plastics, Ltd.

 

12/6/2021

 

 

2,729

 

 

 

2,729

 

 

 

(116

)

 

 

(20

)

FWR Holding Corporation (dba First Watch Restaurants)

 

12/20/2021

 

 

89

 

 

 

8,889

 

 

 

(5

)

 

 

(89

)

MRI Software LLC

 

2/10/2022

 

 

2,506

 

 

 

 

 

(326

)

 

 

ConnectWise, LLC

 

2/28/2025

 

 

1,537

 

 

 

1,537

 

 

 

(112

)

 

 

(19

)

Villa Bidco Inc (dba Authority Brands)

 

3/21/2025

 

 

1,153

 

 

 

 

 

(26

)

 

 

Mailgun Technologies, Inc.

 

3/26/2025

 

 

1,263

 

 

 

1,263

 

 

 

(63

)

 

 

(22

)

CorePower Yoga LLC

 

5/14/2025

 

 

633

 

 

 

633

 

 

 

(63

)

 

 

(10

)

Wolfpack IP Co. (dba Lone Wolf Technologies)

 

6/13/2025

 

 

3,401

 

 

 

3,401

 

 

 

(85

)

 

 

(68

)

Riverpoint Medical, LLC

 

6/21/2025

 

 

903

 

 

 

1,806

 

 

 

(68

)

 

 

(18

)

HS4 AcquisitionCo, Inc. (dba HotSchedules & Fourth)

 

7/9/2025

 

 

929

 

 

 

1,858

 

 

 

(93

)

 

 

(37

)

WorkForce Software, LLC

 

7/31/2025

 

 

980

 

 

 

980

 

 

 

(64

)

 

 

(20

)

Elemica Parent, Inc.

 

9/18/2025

 

 

126

 

 

 

313

 

 

 

(9

)

 

 

(8

)

CST Buyer Company (dba Intoxalock)

 

10/3/2025

 

 

516

 

 

 

1,291

 

 

 

(77

)

 

 

Acquia, Inc.

 

10/31/2025

 

 

1,933

 

 

 

1,933

 

 

 

(96

)

 

 

(39

)

Chronicle Bidco Inc. (dba Lexitas)

 

11/14/2025

 

 

1,320

 

 

 

1,320

 

 

 

(46

)

 

 

(26

)

Governmentjobs.com, Inc. (dba NeoGov)

 

2/5/2026

 

 

4,486

 

 

 

 

 

(101

)

 

 

MRI Software LLC

 

2/10/2026

 

 

571

 

 

 

 

 

(74

)

 

 

Instructure Holdings

 

3/24/2026

 

 

3,690

 

 

 

 

 

(46

)

 

 

GlobalTranz Enterprises, Inc.

 

5/15/2020

 

 

 

 

1,862

 

 

 

 

 

(168

)

VRC Companies, LLC (dba Vital Records Control)

 

7/31/2020

 

 

 

 

3,760

 

 

 

 

 

(28

)

WebPT, Inc.

 

8/28/2024

 

 

 

 

1,323

 

 

 

 

 

(26

)

The Center for Orthopedic and Research Excellence, Inc. (dba HOPCo)

 

8/15/2025

 

 

 

 

2,243

 

 

 

 

 

(39

)

Bullhorn, Inc.

 

10/1/2025

 

 

 

 

693

 

 

 

 

 

(10

)

Eptam Plastics, Ltd.

 

12/6/2025

 

 

 

 

1,023

 

 

 

 

 

(15

)

Total 1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

 

 

$

 

51,959

 

$

 

63,763

 

$

 

(2,870

)

$

 

(1,074

)

Total

 

 

$

 

51,959

 

$

 

63,763

 

$

 

(2,870

)

$

 

(1,074

)

 

(1) 

Commitments are generally subject to borrowers meeting certain criteria such as compliance with covenants and certain operational metrics. These amounts may remain outstanding until the commitment period of an applicable loan expires, which may be shorter than its maturity.

(2) 

The fair value is reflected as investments, at fair value on the Statement of Financial Condition.

Contingencies

In the normal course of business, the Company enters into contracts that provide a variety of general indemnifications. Any exposure to the Company under these arrangements could involve future claims that may be made against the Company. Currently, no such claims exist or are expected to arise and, accordingly, the Company has not accrued any liability in connection with such indemnifications.

8.

MEMBERS’ CAPITAL

Capital Drawdowns

The following table summarizes the total Units issued and proceeds related to capital drawdowns:

 

Unit Issue Date

 

Units Issued

 

 

Proceeds Received

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

January 29, 2020

 

 

509,491

 

 

$

50,226

 

March 30, 2020

 

 

1,246,165

 

 

 

124,445

 

Total capital drawdowns

 

 

1,755,656

 

 

$

174,671

 

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Distributions

The following table reflects the distributions declared on the Company’s common Units:

 

Date Declared

 

Record Date

 

Payment Date

 

Amount Per Unit

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

February 19, 2020

 

April 3, 2020

 

April 29, 2020

 

$1.44

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.EARNINGS (LOSS) PER UNIT

The following information sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per unit:  

 

 

 

For the Three

Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31, 2020

 

Net increase (decrease) in Members’ Capital resulting from operations

 

$

(27,034

)

Weighted average Units outstanding

 

 

2,693,389

 

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per unit

 

$

(10.04

)

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per unit equal basic earnings (loss) per unit because there were no common unit equivalents outstanding during the period presented.

 

10.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The below table presents the schedule of financial highlights of the Company:

 

 

 

For the Three

Months Ended

March 31, 2020

 

Per Unit Data:(1)

 

 

 

 

NAV, beginning of period

 

$

98.53

 

Net investment income

 

 

2.01

 

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)(2)

 

 

(8.24

)

Income tax provision, realized and unrealized gains

 

 

-

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations(2)

 

 

(6.23

)

Distributions declared from net investment income

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

 

 

(6.23

)

NAV, end of period

 

$

92.30

 

Units outstanding, end of period

 

 

4,068,933

 

Weighted average units outstanding

 

 

2,693,389

 

Total return based on NAV(3)

 

 

(6.32)

%

Ratio/Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

Members’ Capital, end of period

 

$

375,562

 

Ratio of net expenses to average Members’ Capital(4)

 

 

6.41

%

Ratio of expenses (without incentive fees and interest and other debt expenses)   to Members’ Capital(4)

 

 

2.73

%

Ratio of interest and other debt expenses to average Members’ Capital(4)

 

 

3.68

%

Ratio of incentive fees to average Members’ Capital(4)

 

—%

 

Ratio of total expenses to average Members’ Capital(4)

 

 

6.41

%

Ratio of net investment income to average Members’ Capital(4)

 

 

9.18

%

Average debt outstanding

 

$

189,547

 

Average debt per unit(5)

 

$

70.37

 

Portfolio turnover

 

 

4

%

 

(1) 

The per unit data was derived by using the weighted average units outstanding during the applicable period, except for distributions declared, which reflects the actual amount of distributions declared per unit for the applicable period.

(2) 

The amount shown may not correspond with the aggregate amount for the period as it includes the effect of the timing of capital drawdowns.

(3) 

Total return based on NAV is calculated as the change in NAV per unit during the period plus dividends declared per unit, divided by the beginning NAV per unit.

(4)

Annualized, except for, as applicable, unvested Incentive Fees and certain operating expenses.

(5)

Average debt per unit is calculated as average debt outstanding divided by the weighted average units outstanding during the applicable period.

 

 

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11.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Subsequent events after the Statement of Financial Condition date have been evaluated through the date the unaudited financial statements were issued. Other than the items discussed below, the Company has concluded that there is no impact requiring adjustment or disclosure in the financial statements.

On April 17, 2020, the Company delivered a capital drawdown notice to certain of its investors relating to the sale of 312,920 common units for an aggregate offering price of approximately $28,892. The common units were issued on April 24, 2020.

On April 29, 2020, the Company paid net investment income distribution for the period January 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020 of $5,844, or $1.44 per unit to Unitholders of record as of April 3, 2020.

On May 5, 2020, the Board of Directors declared a distribution equal to an amount up to the Company’s taxable earnings per unit, including net investment income (if positive) for the period April 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020, payable on or about July 27, 2020 to Unitholders of record as of July 3, 2020.

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ITEM 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and other parts of this report contain forward-looking information that involves risks and uncertainties. References to “we,” “us,” “our,” and the “Company,” mean Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit II LLC, unless otherwise specified. The terms “GSAM,” our “Adviser” or our “Investment Adviser” refer to Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership. The term “Group Inc.” refers to The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. The term “Goldman Sachs” refers to Group Inc., together with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (including its predecessors, “GS & Co.”), GSAM and its other subsidiaries and affiliates. The discussion and analysis contained in this section refers to our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report. Please see “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with this discussion and analysis. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated by such forward-looking information due to factors discussed under “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” appearing elsewhere in this report.

OVERVIEW

We are a specialty finance company focused on lending to middle-market companies. We are a closed-end management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”). In addition, intend to elect to be treated, and expect to qualify annually, as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), commencing with our taxable year ended December 31, 2019. From our commencement of investment operations on April 11, 2019 through March 31, 2020, we have originated $622.07 million in aggregate principal amount of debt and equity investments prior to any subsequent exits and repayments. We seek to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation primarily through direct originations of secured debt, including first lien, unitranche, including last out portions of such loans, and second lien debt, and unsecured debt, including mezzanine debt, as well as through select equity investments.

“Unitranche” loans are first lien loans that may extend deeper in a company’s capital structure than traditional first lien debt and may provide for a waterfall of cash flow priority between different lenders in the unitranche loan. In a number of instances, we may find another lender to provide the “first out” portion of such loan and retain the “last out” portion of such loan, in which case, the “first out” portion of the loan would generally receive priority with respect to payment of principal, interest and any other amounts due thereunder over the “last out” portion that we would continue to hold. In exchange for the greater risk of loss, the “last out” portion generally earns a higher interest rate than our “first out” portion. We use the term “mezzanine” to refer to debt that ranks senior only to a borrower’s equity securities and ranks junior in right of payment to all of such borrower’s other indebtedness. We may make multiple investments in the same portfolio company. We expect to invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of our net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes), directly or indirectly in private middle-market credit obligations and related instruments. We define “credit obligations and related instruments” for this purpose as any fixed-income instrument, including loans to, and bonds and preferred stock of, portfolio companies and other instruments that provide exposure to such fixed-income instruments. “Middle market” is used to refer to companies with between $5 million and $200 million of annual earnings before interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) excluding certain one-time and non-recurring items that are outside the operations of these companies. While, as a result of fluctuations in the net asset value (“NAV”) of one asset relative to another asset, private middle-market credit obligations and related instruments may represent less than 80% of our net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) at any time, we may not invest, under normal circumstances, more than 20% of our net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities and other instruments that are not private middle-market credit obligations and related instruments. To the extent we determine to invest indirectly in private middle-market credit obligations and related instruments, we may invest through certain synthetic instruments, including derivatives that have similar economic characteristics to private middle-market credit obligations. For purposes of determining compliance with our 80% policy, each applicable derivative instrument will be valued based upon its market value. We will notify our Unitholders at least 60 days prior to any change to the 80% investment policy described above.

We expect to directly or indirectly invest at least 70% of our total assets in middle-market companies domiciled in the United States. However, we may from time to time invest opportunistically in large U.S. companies, non-U.S. companies, stressed or distressed debt, structured products, private equity or other opportunities, subject to limits imposed by the Investment Company Act.

While our investment program is expected to focus primarily on debt investments, our investments may include equity features, such as a direct investment in the equity or convertible securities of a portfolio company or warrants or options to buy a minority interest in a portfolio company. Any warrants we may receive with debt securities will generally require only a nominal cost to exercise, so as a portfolio company appreciates in value, we may achieve additional investment return from these equity investments. We may structure the warrants to provide provisions protecting our rights as a minority-interest holder, as well as puts, or rights to sell such securities back to the portfolio company, upon the occurrence of specified events. In many cases, we may also obtain registration rights in connection with these equity investments, which may include demand and “piggyback” registration rights.

For a discussion of the competitive landscape we face, please see “Item 1A. Risk Factors—We operate in a highly competitive market for investment opportunities” and “Item 1. Business—Competitive Advantages,” in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

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Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in governments around the world implementing a broad suite of measures to help control the spread of the virus, including quarantines, travel restrictions and business curtailments and others.  The emergence of COVID-19 has created economic and financial disruptions that during the first quarter adversely affected, and are likely to continue to adversely affect, our business, financial condition, liquidity, our portfolio companies’ results of operations and by extension our operating results. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to negatively affect our business, financial condition, liquidity, our portfolio companies’ results of operations and by extension our operating results will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted.

Our investment portfolio continues to be focused on industries and sectors that are generally expected to be more durable than industries and sectors that are more prone to economic cycles. The largest five industries in the investment portfolio as of March 31, 2020, are Diversified Consumer Services, Software, Real Estate Management & Development, Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure, and Health Care Providers & Services. As of March 31, 2020, 8.1% of our investment portfolio at fair value is in Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure. Given the unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 exigency and the fiscal and monetary response designed to mitigate strain to businesses and the economy, the operating environment of our portfolio companies is evolving rapidly.  Business disruption experienced by our portfolio companies may reduce, over time, the amount of interest and dividend income that we receive from our investments companies and may require us to contribute additional capital to such portfolio companies. We may need to restructure our investments in some portfolio companies, which could result in reduced interest payments or permanent impairments on our investments. Any such decrease in our net investment income would increase the percentage of our cash flows dedicated to our debt obligations and distribution payments to our stockholders, for which we may be required to reduce the future amount of distributions to our stockholders. We continue to closely monitor our investment portfolio in order to be positioned to respond appropriately.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Goldman Sachs activated and executed on its business continuity planning (the “BCP”) strategy. Goldman Sachs priority has been to safeguard its employees and to ensure continuity of business operations on behalf of our investors. Goldman Sachs has a central team that manages its COVID-19 response, which is led by its chief administrative officer and chief medical officer. As a result of the execution of Goldman Sachs’s BCP, nearly all of its employees are working remotely. Our systems and infrastructure have continued to support our business operations. We implemented a heightened level of communication across senior management, the rest of our private credit group and our board of directors (the “Board of Directors” or the “Board”). Furthermore, we have proactively engaged with our vendors on a regular basis to ensure they continue to meet our criteria for business continuity.

For further information about the risks associated with COVID-19, see “—Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Part II.

KEY COMPONENTS OF OPERATIONS

Investments

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

As a BDC, we may not acquire any assets other than “qualifying assets” specified in the Investment Company Act, unless, at the time the acquisition is made, at least 70% of our total assets are qualifying assets (with certain limited exceptions). Qualifying assets include investments in “eligible portfolio companies.” Pursuant to rules adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), “eligible portfolio companies” include certain companies that do not have any securities listed on a national securities exchange and public companies whose securities are listed on a national securities exchange but whose market capitalization is less than $250 million.

Revenues

We generate revenue in the form of interest income on debt investments and, to a lesser extent, capital gains and distributions, if any, on equity securities that we may acquire in portfolio companies. Some of our investments may provide for deferred interest payments or payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest. The principal amount of the debt investments and any accrued but unpaid interest generally becomes due at the maturity date.

We generate revenues primarily through receipt of interest income from the investments we hold. In addition, we may generate revenue in the form of commitment, origination, structuring, syndication, exit fees or diligence fees, fees for providing managerial assistance and consulting fees. Portfolio company fees (directors’ fees, consulting fees, administrative fees, tax advisory fees and other similar compensation) will be paid to us, unless, to the extent required by applicable law or exemptive relief, if any, therefrom, we receive our allocable portion of such fees when invested in the same portfolio company as other client accounts managed by our Investment Adviser (including GS BDC, GS PMMC and GS MMLC, collectively with other client accounts managed by our Investment Adviser, the “Accounts”), which other Accounts could receive their allocable portion of such fee. We do not expect to receive material fee income as it is not our principal investment strategy. We record contractual prepayment premiums on loans and debt securities as interest income.

Dividend income on preferred equity investments is recorded on an accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are payable by the portfolio company and are expected to be collected. Dividend income on common equity investments is recorded on the record date for private portfolio companies and on the ex-dividend date for publicly traded portfolio companies. Interest and dividend income are presented net of withholding tax, if any.

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Expenses

Our primary operating expenses include the payment of the management fee (the “Management Fee”) and the incentive fee (the “Incentive Fee”) to the Investment Adviser, legal and professional fees, interest and other debt expenses and other operating and overhead related expenses. The Management Fee and Incentive Fee compensate our Investment Adviser for its work in identifying, evaluating, negotiating, closing and monitoring our investments. Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Investment Adviser (the “Investment Advisory Agreement”), Company expenses borne by us in the ordinary course on an annual basis (excluding Management Fees, Incentive Fees, organizational and start-up expenses and leverage-related expenses) will not exceed an amount equal to 0.5% of the aggregate amount of commitments to us by holders of common units of our limited liability company interests (“Units”); provided, however, that expenses incurred outside of the ordinary course, including litigation and similar expenses, are not subject to such cap. We bear all other expenses of our operations and transactions in accordance with our Investment Advisory Agreement and administration agreement (the “Administration Agreement”), including those relating to:

 

our operational and organizational expenses;

 

fees and expenses, including travel expenses, incurred by our Investment Adviser or payable to third parties related to our investments, including, among others, professional fees (including the fees and expenses of consultants and experts) and fees and expenses from evaluating, monitoring, researching and performing due diligence on investments and prospective investments;

 

interest, fees and other expenses payable on indebtedness for borrowed money (including through the issuance of notes and other evidence of indebtedness), other indebtedness, financings or extensions of credit, if any, incurred by us;

 

fees and expenses incurred by us in connection with membership in investment company organizations;

 

brokers’ commissions;

 

fees and expenses associated with calculating our net asset value (“NAV”) (including expenses of any independent valuation firm);

 

legal, auditing or accounting expenses;

 

taxes or governmental fees;

 

the fees and expenses of our administrator, transfer agent, or sub-transfer agent;

 

the cost of preparing unit certificates or any other expenses, including clerical expenses of issue or repurchase of our Units;

 

the expenses of and fees for registering or qualifying our Units for sale and of maintaining our registration or qualifying and registering us as a broker or a dealer;

 

the fees and expenses of our directors who are not affiliated with our Investment Adviser;

 

the cost of preparing and distributing reports, proxy statements and notices to our Unitholders, the SEC and other regulatory authorities;

 

costs of holding Unitholder meetings;

 

the fees or disbursements of custodians of our assets, including expenses incurred in the performance of any obligations enumerated by limited liability company agreement or other organizational documents insofar as they govern agreements with any such custodian;

 

insurance premiums; and

 

costs incurred in connection with any claim, litigation, arbitration, mediation, government investigation or dispute in connection with our business and the amount of any judgment or settlement paid in connection therewith, or the enforcement of our rights against any person and indemnification or contribution expenses payable by us to any person and other extraordinary expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of our business.

Our Investment Adviser will not be required to pay expenses of activities which are primarily intended to result in sales of Units.

We expect our general and administrative expenses to be relatively stable or decline as a percentage of total assets during periods of asset growth and to increase during periods of asset declines.

Leverage

The Revolving Credit Facility allows us to borrow money and lever our investment portfolio, subject to the limitations of the Investment Company Act, with the objective of increasing our yield. This is known as “leverage” and could increase or decrease returns to our Unitholders. The use of leverage involves significant risks. As a BDC, with certain limited exceptions, we are only permitted to borrow amounts such that our asset coverage ratio, as defined in the Investment Company Act, equals at least 150% after such borrowing (if certain requirements are met). As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, our asset coverage ratio based on the aggregate amount outstanding of our senior securities (which includes the Revolving Credit Facility) was 240% and 225%. Short-term credits necessary for the settlement of securities transactions and arrangements with respect to securities lending will not be considered borrowings for these purposes. Practices and investments that may

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involve leverage but are not considered borrowings are not subject to the Investment Company Act’s asset coverage requirement, and we will not otherwise segregate or earmark liquid assets or enter into offsetting positions for such transactions. The amount of leverage that we employ will depend on our Investment Adviser’s and our Board of Directors assessment of market conditions and other factors at the time of any proposed borrowing.

PORTFOLIO AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY

Our portfolio (excluding our investment in a money market fund, if any, managed by an affiliate of Group Inc.) consisted of the following:

 

 

 

As of

 

 

 

March 31, 2020

 

 

December 31, 2019

 

 

 

Amortized

Cost

 

 

Fair

Value

 

 

Percentage

of Total

Portfolio at

Fair Value

 

 

Amortized

Cost

 

 

Fair

Value

 

 

Percentage

of Total

Portfolio at

Fair Value

 

 

 

($ in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

($ in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

First Lien/Senior Secured Debt

 

$

539.70

 

 

$

506.67

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

406.44

 

 

$

405.88

 

 

 

100.0

%

Total Investments

 

$

539.70

 

 

$

506.67

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

406.44

 

 

$

405.88

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

The weighted average yield of our portfolio by asset type (excluding our investment in a money market fund, if any, managed by an affiliate of Group Inc.), at amortized cost and fair value, was as follows:

 

 

 

As of

 

 

 

March 31, 2020

 

 

December 31, 2019

 

 

 

Amortized

Cost

 

 

Fair

Value

 

 

Amortized

Cost

 

 

Fair

Value

 

Weighted Average Yield(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First Lien/Senior Secured Debt(2)

 

 

7.8

%

 

 

9.2

%

 

 

8.4

%

 

 

8.4

%

Total Portfolio

 

 

7.8

%

 

 

9.2

%

 

 

8.4

%

 

 

8.4

%

 

(1) 

The weighted average yield of our portfolio does not represent the total return to our Unitholders.

(2) 

Computed based on (a) the annual actual interest rate or yield earned plus amortization of fees and discounts on the performing debt and other income producing investments as of the reporting date, divided by (b) the total investments (including investments on non-accrual and non-income producing investments) at amortized cost or fair value, respectively.

As of March 31, 2020, the total portfolio weighted average yield measured at amortized cost and fair value was 7.8% and 9.2%, as compared to 8.4% and 8.4%, at December 31, 2019. The change in weighted average yield at amortized cost and fair value both on the total portfolio level and individual lien type was driven by the increased market volatility, economic disruption, and wider credit spreads resulting from the recent COVID-19 pandemic. For further discussion of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our portfolio, please see “Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic.”

The following table presents certain selected information regarding our investment portfolio (excluding our investment in a money market fund, if any, managed by an affiliate of Group Inc.):

 

 

As of

 

 

March 31,

2020

 

December 31,

2019

 

Number of portfolio companies

 

 

32

 

 

 

29

 

Percentage of performing debt bearing a floating rate(1)

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

100.0

%

Percentage of performing debt bearing a fixed rate(1)(2)

 

—%

 

 

—%

 

Weighted average leverage (net debt/EBITDA)(3)

 

5.6x

 

 

5.6x

 

Weighted average interest coverage(3)

 

2.5x

 

 

2.4x

 

Median EBITDA(3)

$

42.91 million

 

$

42.05 million

 

 

(1) 

Measured on a fair value basis. Excludes investments, if any, placed on non-accrual.

(2) 

Includes income producing preferred stock investments, if applicable.

(3) 

For a particular portfolio company, we calculate the level of contractual indebtedness net of cash (“net debt”) owed by the portfolio company and compare that amount to measures of cash flow available to service the net debt. To calculate net debt, we include debt that is both senior and pari passu to the tranche of debt owned by us but exclude debt that is legally and contractually subordinated in ranking to the debt owned by us. We believe this calculation method assists in describing the risk of our portfolio investments, as it takes into consideration contractual rights of repayment of the tranche of debt owned by us relative to other senior and junior creditors of a portfolio company. We typically calculate cash flow available for debt service at a portfolio company by taking EBITDA for the trailing twelve month period. Weighted average net debt to EBITDA is weighted based on the fair value of our debt investments, excluding investments where net debt to EBITDA may not be the appropriate measure of credit risk, such as cash collateralized loans and investments that are underwritten and covenanted based on recurring revenue.

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For a particular portfolio company, we also calculate the level of contractual interest expense owed by the portfolio company, and compare that amount to EBITDA (“interest coverage ratio”). We believe this calculation method assists in describing the risk of our portfolio investments, as it takes into consideration contractual interest obligations of the portfolio company. Weighted average interest coverage is weighted based on the fair value of our performing debt investments, excluding investments where interest coverage may not be the appropriate measure of credit risk, such as cash collateralized loans and investments that are underwritten and covenanted based on recurring revenue.

Median EBITDA is based on our debt investments, excluding investments where net debt to EBITDA may not be the appropriate measure of credit risk, such as cash collateralized loans and investments that are underwritten and covenanted based on recurring revenue.

Portfolio company statistics are derived from the most recently available financial statements of each portfolio company as of the reported end date. Statistics of the portfolio companies have not been independently verified by us and may reflect a normalized or adjusted amount.

As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, investments where net debt to EBITDA may not be the appropriate measure of credit risk represented 31.4% and 20.5% of total debt investments at fair value. Portfolio company statistics are derived from the most recently available financial statements of each portfolio company as of the respective reported end date. Portfolio company statistics have not been independently verified by us and may reflect a normalized or adjusted amount.

Our Investment Adviser monitors on an ongoing basis, the financial trends of each portfolio company to determine if it is meeting its respective business plan and to assess the appropriate course of action for each company. Our Investment Adviser has several methods of evaluating and monitoring the performance and fair value of our investments, which may include the following: (i) assessment of success in adhering to the portfolio company’s business plan and compliance with covenants; (ii) periodic or regular contact with portfolio company management and, if appropriate, the financial or strategic sponsor to discuss financial position, requirements and accomplishments; (iii) comparisons to our other portfolio companies in the industry, if any; (iv) attendance at and participation in board meetings or presentations by portfolio companies; and (v) review of monthly and quarterly financial statements and financial projections of portfolio companies.

As part of the monitoring process, our Investment Adviser also employs an investment rating system to categorize our investments. In addition to various risk management and monitoring tools, our Investment Adviser grades the credit risk of all investments on a scale of 1 to 4 no less frequently than quarterly. This system is intended primarily to reflect the underlying risk of a portfolio investment relative to our initial cost basis in respect of such portfolio investment (i.e., at the time of origination or acquisition), although it may also take into account in certain circumstances the performance of the portfolio company’s business, the collateral coverage of the investment and other relevant factors. The grading system for our investments is as follows:

 

Grade 1 investments involve the least amount of risk to our initial cost basis. The trends and risk factors for this investment since origination or acquisition are generally favorable, which may include the performance of the portfolio company or a potential exit;

 

Grade 2 investments involve a level of risk to our initial cost basis that is similar to the risk to our initial cost basis at the time of origination or acquisition. This portfolio company is generally performing as expected and the risk factors to our ability to ultimately recoup the cost of our investment are neutral to favorable. All investments or acquired investments in new portfolio companies are initially assessed a grade of 2; 

 

Grade 3 investments indicate that the risk to our ability to recoup the initial cost basis of such investment has increased materially since origination or acquisition, including as a result of factors such as declining performance and non-compliance with debt covenants; however, payments are generally not more than 120 days past due; and

 

Grade 4 investments indicate that the risk to our ability to recoup the initial cost basis of such investment has substantially increased since origination or acquisition, and the portfolio company likely has materially declining performance. For debt investments with an investment grade of 4, in most cases, most or all of the debt covenants are out of compliance and payments are substantially delinquent. For investments graded 4, it is anticipated that we will not recoup our initial cost basis and may realize a substantial loss of our initial cost basis upon exit.

Our Investment Adviser grades the investments in our portfolio at least each quarter and it is possible that the grade of a portfolio investment may be reduced or increased over time. For investments with a grade of 3 or 4, the Investment Adviser enhances its level of scrutiny over the monitoring of such portfolio company. The following table shows the composition of our portfolio (excluding our investment in a money market fund, if any, managed by an affiliate of Group Inc.) on the 1 to 4 grading scale:

 

 

 

As of

 

 

 

March 31, 2020

 

 

December 31, 2019

 

Investment Performance Rating

 

Fair Value

 

 

Percentage of

Total Portfolio

at Fair Value

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Percentage of

Total Portfolio

at Fair Value

 

 

 

(in  millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(in  millions)

 

 

 

 

 

Grade 1

 

$

 

 

 

0.0

%

 

$

15.48

 

 

 

3.8

%

Grade 2

 

 

444.88

 

 

 

87.8

 

 

 

390.40

 

 

 

96.2

 

Grade 3

 

 

61.79

 

 

 

12.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grade 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Investments

 

$

506.67

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

405.88

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

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The decrease in investments with a grade 1 investment performance rating as of March 31, 2020 compared to December 31, 2019 was primarily due to the repayment of investments with an aggregate fair value of $15.48 million. The increase in investments with a grade 3 investment performance rating as of March 31, 2020 compared to December 31, 2019 was primarily driven by increased market volatility, economic disruption, and wider credit spreads resulting from the recent COVID-19 pandemic.  Given the unprecedented nature of COVID-19 and the fiscal and monetary response designed to mitigate strain to businesses and the economy, the operating environment of our portfolio companies is evolving rapidly. For further discussion of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our portfolio, please see “Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic.”

The following table shows the amortized cost of our performing and non-accrual investments (excluding our investment in a money market fund, if any, managed by an affiliate of Group Inc.):

 

 

 

As of

 

 

 

March 31, 2020

 

 

December 31, 2019

 

 

 

Amortized

Cost

 

 

Percentage of

Total Portfolio

at Amortized

Cost

 

 

Amortized

Cost

 

 

Percentage of

Total Portfolio

at Amortized

Cost

 

 

 

(in  millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(in  millions)

 

 

 

 

 

Performing

 

$

539.70

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

406.44

 

 

 

100.0

%

Non-accrual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Investments

 

$

539.70

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

406.44

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

Investments are placed on non-accrual status when it is probable that principal, interest or dividends will not be collected according to the contractual terms. Accrued interest or dividends generally are reversed when an investment is placed on non-accrual status. Interest or dividend payments received on non-accrual investments may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon management’s judgment. Non-accrual investments are restored to accrual status when past due principal and interest or dividends are paid and, in management’s judgment, principal and interest or dividend payments are likely to remain current. We may make exceptions to this treatment if the loan has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection.

The following table shows our investment activity by investment type:

 

  

 

For the Three

Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31, 2020

 

 

 

($ in millions)

 

New investments committed at cost:

 

 

 

 

Gross originations

 

$

139.08

 

Less: Syndications(1)

 

 

 

Net amount of new investments committed at cost:

 

$

139.08

 

Amount of investments committed at cost(2):

 

 

 

 

First Lien/Senior Secured Debt

 

$

139.08

 

Total

 

$

139.08

 

Proceeds from investments sold or repaid(9):

 

 

 

 

First Lien/Senior Secured Debt

 

$

16.42

 

Total

 

$

16.42

 

Net increase (decrease) in portfolio

 

$

122.66

 

Number of new portfolio companies with new investment commitments(3)

 

 

4

 

Total new investment commitment amount in new portfolio companies(3)

 

$

126.93

 

Average new investment commitment amount in new portfolio companies(3)

 

$

31.73

 

Number of existing portfolio companies with new investment commitments(3)

 

 

1

 

Total new investment commitment amount in existing portfolio companies(3)

 

$

12.15

 

Weighted average remaining term for new investment commitments (in years)(3)(4)

 

 

5.5

 

Percentage of new debt investment commitments at floating interest rates(3)(10)

 

 

100.0

%

Percentage of new debt investment commitments at fixed interest rates(3)(10)

 

%

Weighted average yield on new debt and income producing investment commitments(2)(3)(5)

 

 

8.2

%

Weighted average yield on new investment commitments(2)(3)(6)

 

 

8.2

%

Weighted average yield on debt and income producing investments sold or paid down(7)(9)

 

 

8.0

%

Weighted average yield on investments sold or paid down(8)(9)

 

 

8.0

%

 

(1) 

Only includes syndications, if any, that occurred at the initial close of the investment.

(2) 

Net of capitalized fees, expenses and original issue discount (“OID”) that occurred at the initial close of the investment.

(3) 

May include positions originated during the period but not held at the reporting date.

(4) 

Calculated as of the end of the relevant period and the maturity date of the individual investments.

(5) 

Computed based on (a) the annual actual interest rate on new debt and income producing investment commitments, divided by (b) the total new debt and income producing investment commitments. The calculation includes incremental yield earned on the “last-out” portion of the unitranche loan investments and excludes investments that are non-accrual. The annual actual interest rate used is as of the respective quarter end date when the investment activity occurred.

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(6) 

Computed based on (a) the annual actual interest rate on new investment commitments, divided by (b) the total new investment commitments (including investments on non-accrual and non-income producing investments). The calculation includes incremental yield earned on the “last-out” portion of the unitranche loan investments. The annual actual interest rate used is as of the respective quarter end date when the investment activity occurred.

(7) 

Computed based on (a) the annual actual interest rate on debt and income producing investments sold or paid down, divided by (b) the total debt and income producing investments sold or paid down. The calculation includes incremental yield earned on the “last-out” portion of the unitranche loan investments and excludes prepayment premiums earned on exited investments and investments that are non-accrual.

(8) 

Computed based on (a) the annual actual interest rate on investments sold or paid down, divided by (b) the total investments sold or paid down (including investments on non-accrual and non-income producing investments). The calculation includes incremental yield earned on the “last-out” portion of the unitranche loan investments and excludes prepayment premiums earned on exited investments.

(9) 

Excludes unfunded commitments that may have expired or otherwise been terminated without receipt of cash proceeds or other consideration.

(10) 

Computed based on amount of investments committed at cost.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Our operating results were as follows:

 

 

For the Three

Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31, 2020

 

 

 

($ in millions)

 

Total investment income

 

$

9.76

 

Net expenses

 

 

(4.33

)

Net investment income

 

 

5.43

 

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

 

 

(32.46

)

Net increase (decrease) in Members’ Capital resulting from operations

 

$

(27.03

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in Members’ Capital resulting from operations can vary from period to period as a result of various factors, including acquisitions, the level of new investment commitments, the recognition of realized gains and losses and changes in unrealized appreciation and depreciation on the investment portfolio.  

Investment Income

 

  

 

For the Three

Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31, 2020

 

 

 

($ in millions)

 

Interest

 

$

9.61

 

Dividend income

 

 

0.01

 

Other income

 

 

0.14

 

Total investment income

 

$

9.76

 

 

Investment Income

Investment income for the three months ended March 31, 2020, was driven by our deployment of capital and increasing invested balance.

Expenses

 

 

 

For the Three

Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31, 2020

 

 

 

($ in millions)

 

Interest and other debt expenses

 

$

2.31

 

Management fees

 

 

1.13

 

Offering costs

 

 

0.42

 

Organization expenses

 

 

 

Professional fees

 

 

0.12

 

Administration, custodian and transfer agent fees

 

 

0.13

 

Directors’ fees

 

 

0.09

 

Other expenses

 

 

0.13

 

Total expenses

 

$

4.33

 

 

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Interest and other debt expenses

Interest and other debt expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2020, was $2.31 million.

Management Fees

For the three months ended March 31, 2020, we accrued management fees of $1.13 million.

Organization Expenses and Offering Costs

We have incurred expenses related to our formation, organization and continuous offering of our Units. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, we accrued offering costs of $0.42 million. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, we did not incur any organization costs.

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments

Any changes in fair value are recorded in change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments. For further details on the valuation process, refer to Note 2 “Significant Accounting Policies—Investments” in our financial statements. Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments were as follows:

 

 

 

For the Three

Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31, 2020

 

 

 

($ in millions)

 

Unrealized appreciation

 

$

0.06

 

Unrealized depreciation

 

 

(32.52

)

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

 

$

(32.46

)

 

The change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments consisted of the following:

 

 

 

For the Three

Months Ended

March 31, 2020

 

 

 

 

($ in millions)

 

 

Portfolio Company:

 

 

 

 

 

Clarkson Eyecare, LLC (dba EyeCare Partners)

 

$

0.06

 

 

GlobalTranz Enterprises, Inc.

 

 

(1.29

)

 

ConnectWise, LLC

 

 

(1.32

)

 

Picture Head Midco LLC

 

 

(1.61

)

 

MRI Software LLC

 

 

(2.18

)

 

Viant Medical Holdings, Inc.

 

 

(2.24

)

 

HS4 AcquisitionCo, Inc. (dba HotSchedules & Fourth)

 

 

(2.48

)

 

CST Buyer Company (dba Intoxalock)

 

 

(2.92

)

 

PT Intermediate Holdings III, LLC (dba Parts Town)

 

 

(3.07

)

 

Convene 237 Park Avenue, LLC (dba Convene)

 

 

(4.51

)

 

Other, net

 

 

(10.90

)

 

Total

 

$

(32.46

)

 

 

(1)

For the three months ended March 31, 2020, other, net includes gross unrealized appreciation of $0.00 million and gross unrealized depreciation of $(10.90) million.

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in our investments for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was primarily driven by increased market volatility, economic disruption, and wider credit spreads resulting from the recent COVID-19 pandemic.  Given the unprecedented nature of COVID-19 and the fiscal and monetary response designed to mitigate strain to businesses and the economy, the operating environment of our portfolio companies is evolving rapidly. For further discussion of the impact of the COVD-19 pandemic on our portfolio, please see “—Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic.”

Valuations of investments are more difficult to determine when a severe economic shock occurs.  Recent market conditions, characterized by dislocations of asset prices, higher volatility and reduced price transparency have made it more challenging to determine the fair value of some of our investments.  Valuation under the current circumstances has required greater use of judgment. For further information about fair value measurements, see Note 5 “Fair Value Measurement” to our financial statements included in this report.

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FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The primary use of existing funds and any funds raised in the future is expected to be for our investments in portfolio companies, cash distributions to our Unitholders or for other general corporate purposes, including paying for operating expenses or debt service to the extent we borrow or issue senior securities.

We expect to generate cash primarily from the net proceeds of any future offerings of securities, drawdowns of capital commitments, future borrowings and cash flows from operations. 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 otherwise determines that leveraging our portfolio would be in our best interest and the best interests of our Unitholders, we may enter into credit facilities in addition to our Revolving Credit Facility, or issue other senior securities. We would expect any such credit facilities may be secured by certain of our assets and may contain advance rates based upon pledged collateral. The pricing and other terms of any such facilities would depend upon market conditions when we enter into any such facilities as well as the performance of our business, among other factors. As a BDC, with certain limited exceptions, we are only permitted to borrow amounts such that our asset coverage ratio, as defined in the Investment Company Act, is at least 150% after such borrowing (if certain requirements are met). See “—Key Components of Operations—Leverage.” As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, our asset coverage ratio based on the aggregate amount outstanding of our senior securities (which includes the Revolving Credit Facility) was 240% and 225%. We may also refinance or repay any of our indebtedness at any time based on our financial condition and market conditions.

We may enter into investment commitments through signed commitment letters which may ultimately become investment transactions in the future. We regularly evaluate and carefully consider our unfunded commitments using GSAM’s proprietary risk management framework for the purpose of planning our capital resources and ongoing liquidity, including our financial leverage.

As of March 31, 2020, we had cash of approximately $17.86 million, an increase of $11.25 from December 31, 2019. Cash used for operating activities for three months ended March 31, 2020 was approximately $245.64 million, primarily driven by purchases of investments of $149.26 million, net purchases of investments in affiliated money market fund of $110.86 and a decrease in Members’ Capital resulting from operations of $27.03 million, offset by proceeds from sales and principal repayments of $16.58 million, other operating activities of $24.93 million. Cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was approximately $256.89 million, primarily driven by proceeds from the issuance of common Units of $174.67 million and borrowings on debt of $152.30 million, offset by repayments on debt of $65.10 million, distributions paid of $4.59 million and other financing activities of $0.39 million.

To the extent permissible under the risk retention rules and applicable provisions of the Investment Company Act, we may raise capital by securitizing certain of our investments, including through the formation of one or more collateralized loan obligations or asset based facilities, while retaining all or most of the exposure to the performance of these investments. This would involve contributing a pool of assets to a special purpose entity, and selling debt interests in such entity on a non-recourse or limited-recourse basis to purchasers. We may also pursue other forms of debt financing, including potentially from the Small Business Administration through a future small business investment company subsidiary (subject to regulatory approvals).

Credit Alternatives GP LLC (the “Initial Member”), an affiliate of our Investment Adviser, made a capital contribution to us of $100 on April 11, 2019 and served as our sole initial member. We cancelled the Initial Member’s interest in the Company on May 3, 2019. We began accepting subscription agreements (“Subscription Agreements”) from investors acquiring common Units in our private offering. Under the terms of the Subscription Agreements, investors are required to make capital contributions up to the amount of their undrawn capital commitment to purchase Units each time we deliver a drawdown notice.

As of the dates indicated, we had aggregate capital commitments and undrawn capital commitments from investors as follows:

 

 

 

March 31, 2020

 

 

December 31, 2019

 

 

 

Capital

Commitments

($ in millions)

 

 

Unfunded

Capital

Commitments

($ in millions)

 

 

% of Capital

Commitments

Funded

 

 

Capital

Commitments

($ in millions)

 

 

Unfunded

Capital

Commitments

($ in millions)

 

 

% of Capital

Commitments

Funded

 

Common Units

 

$

1,333.35

 

 

$

928.90

 

 

 

30

%

 

$

1,021.22

 

 

$

791.45

 

 

 

23

%

 

 

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The following table summarizes the total Units issued and proceeds related to capital drawdowns:

 

Unit Issue Date

 

Units Issued

 

 

Proceeds

Received

($ in millions)

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

January 29, 2020

 

 

509,491

 

 

$

50.22

 

March 30, 2020

 

 

1,246,165

 

 

 

124.45

 

Total capital drawdowns

 

 

1,755,656

 

 

$

174.67

 

 

Contractual Obligations

We have entered into certain contracts under which we have future commitments. Payments under the Investment Advisory Agreement, pursuant to which GSAM has agreed to serve as our Investment Adviser, are equal to (1) a percentage of our average NAV and (2) an Incentive Fee based on investment performance. Under the Administration Agreement, pursuant to which State Street Bank and Trust Company has agreed to furnish us with the administrative services necessary to conduct our day-to-day operations, we pay our administrator such fees as may be agreed between us and our administrator that we determine are commercially reasonable in our sole discretion. Generally, either party may terminate the Investment Advisory Agreement without penalty on at least 60 days’ written notice to the other party. Either party may terminate the Administration Agreement without penalty upon at least 30 days’ written notice to the other party.

The following table shows our contractual obligations as of March 31, 2020:

 

 

 

Payments Due by Period ($ in millions)

 

 

 

Total

 

 

Less Than

1 Year

 

 

1 – 3

Years

 

 

3 – 5

Years

 

 

More Than

5 Years

 

Revolving Credit Facility

 

$

269.20

 

 

$

 

 

$

269.20

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

Revolving Credit Facility

We entered into the Revolving Credit Facility on May 7, 2019 with MUFG Union Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (the “Administrative Agent”), lead arranger, letter of credit issuer and a lender. We amended the Revolving Credit Facility on July 31, 2019 December 6, 2019, and January 27, 2020.

Subject to availability under the “Borrowing Base,” the maximum principal amount of the Revolving Credit Facility was $500.00 million as of March 31, 2020. The Borrowing Base is calculated based on the unfunded capital commitments of the investors meeting various eligibility requirements (subject to investor concentration limits) multiplied by specified advance rates. The stated maturity date of the Revolving Credit Facility is May 7, 2021.

Under the Revolving Credit Facility, we have the ability to elect either London InterBank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or the alternative base rate at the time of draw-down, and loans may be converted from one rate to another at any time, subject to certain conditions. Interest rate on obligations under the Revolving Credit Facility is the prevailing LIBOR for one month (the “Applicable LIBOR”) plus 2.15% per annum or (B) an alternate base rate (the greater of the prime rate of such commercial bank, the federal funds rate plus 0.50%, and LIBOR plus 1.00%) (“ABR”) plus 1.15% per annum. We pay a 0.25% annualized fee on a quarterly basis on committed but undrawn amounts under the Revolving Credit Facility.

For further details, see Note 6 “Debt – Revolving Credit Facility” to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.  

HEDGING

Subject to applicable provisions of the Investment Company Act and applicable Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) regulations, we may enter into hedging transactions in a manner consistent with SEC guidance. To the extent that any of our loans are denominated in a currency other than U.S. dollars, we may enter into currency hedging contracts to reduce our exposure to fluctuations in currency exchange rates. We may also enter into interest rate hedging agreements. Such hedging activities, which will be subject to compliance with applicable legal requirements, may include the use of futures, options, swaps and forward contracts. Costs incurred in entering into such contracts or in settling them, if any, will be borne by us. Our Investment Adviser has claimed no-action relief from CFTC registration and regulation as a commodity pool operator pursuant to a CFTC Rule 4.5 with respect to our operations, with the result that we will be limited in our ability to use futures contracts or options on futures contracts or engage in swap transactions. Specifically, CFTC Rule 4.5 imposes strict limitations on using such derivatives other than for hedging purposes, whereby the use of derivatives not used solely for hedging purposes is generally limited to situations where (i) the aggregate initial margin and premiums required to establish such positions does not exceed five percent of the liquidation value of our portfolio, after taking into account unrealized profits and unrealized losses on any such contracts it has entered into; or (ii) the aggregate net notional value of such derivatives does not exceed 100% of the liquidation value of our portfolio. Moreover, we anticipate entering into transactions involving such derivatives to a very limited extent solely for hedging purposes or otherwise within the limitations of CFTC Rule 4.5.

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OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

We may become a party to investment commitments and to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of our business to fund investments and to meet the financial needs of our portfolio companies. These instruments may include commitments to extend credit and involve, to varying degrees, elements of liquidity and credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheet. As of March 31, 2020, we believed that we had adequate financial resources to satisfy our unfunded commitments. Our unfunded commitments to provide funds to portfolio companies were as follows:

 

 

 

 

As of

 

 

 

March 31,

2020

 

 

December 31,

2019

 

 

 

(in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

Unfunded Commitments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First Lien/Senior Secured Debt

 

$

51.96

 

 

$

63.76

 

Total

 

$

51.96

 

 

$

63.76

 

 

We had aggregate Commitments and undrawn Commitments from investors as follows:

 

 

 

March 31, 2020

 

 

 

Capital

Commitments

($ in millions)

 

 

Unfunded

Capital

Commitments

($ in millions)

 

 

% of Capital

Commitments

Funded

 

Common Units

 

$

1,333.35

 

 

$

928.90

 

 

 

30

%

 

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

On April 17, 2020, the Company delivered a capital drawdown notice to certain of its investors relating to the sale of 312,920 common units for an aggregate offering price of approximately $28.89. The common units were issued on April 24, 2020.

On April 29, 2020, the Company paid net investment income distribution for the period January 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020 of $5.84, or $1.44 per unit to Unitholders of record as of April 3, 2020.

On May 5, 2020, the Board of Directors declared a distribution equal to an amount up to the Company’s taxable earnings per unit, including net investment income (if positive) for the period April 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020, payable on or about July 27, 2020 to Unitholders of record as of July 3, 2020.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Changes in the economic environment, financial markets and any other parameters used in determining such estimates could cause actual results to differ materially.

For a description of our critical accounting policies, see Note 2 “Significant Accounting Policies” to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.  We consider the most significant accounting policies to be those related to our Valuation of Portfolio Investments, Revenue Recognition, Non-Accrual Investments, Distribution Policy, and Income Taxes.

ITEM 3.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are subject to financial market risks, most significantly changes in interest rates. Interest rate sensitivity refers to the change in our earnings that may result from changes in the level of interest rates. Because we expect to fund a portion of our investments with borrowings, our net investment income is expected to be affected by the difference between the rate at which we invest and the rate at which we borrow. As a result, we can offer no assurance that a significant change in market interest rates will not have a material adverse effect on our net investment income.

Uncertainty with respect to the economic effects of the COVID-19 outbreak has introduced significant volatility in the financial markets, and the effect of the volatility could materially impact our market risks, including those listed below.

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As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, on a fair value basis, 100.0% and of our performing debt investments bore interest at a floating rate. Our borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at a floating rate.

We regularly measure our exposure to interest rate risk. We assess interest rate risk and manage our interest rate exposure on an ongoing basis by comparing our interest rate sensitive assets to our interest rate sensitive liabilities.

Based on our March 31, 2020 balance sheet, the following table shows the annual impact on net income of base rate changes in interest rates (considering interest rate floors for variable rate instruments) assuming no changes in our investment and borrowing structure:

 

As of March 31, 2020

Basis Point Change

 

Interest

Income

 

 

Interest

Expense

 

 

Net

Income

 

($ in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Up 300 basis points

 

$

12.85

 

 

$

(7.52)

 

 

$

5.33

 

Up 200 basis points

 

 

8.56

 

 

 

(5.01)

 

 

 

3.55

 

Up 100 basis points

 

 

4.27

 

 

 

(2.51)

 

 

 

1.76

 

Up 75 basis points

 

 

3.20

 

 

 

(1.88)

 

 

 

1.32

 

Up 50 basis points

 

 

2.13

 

 

 

(1.25)

 

 

 

0.88

 

Up 25 basis points

 

 

1.05

 

 

 

(0.63)

 

 

 

0.42

 

Down 25 basis points

 

 

(0.66)

 

 

 

0.63

 

 

 

(0.03)

 

Down 50 basis points

 

 

(1.19)

 

 

 

1.25

 

 

 

0.06

 

Down 75 basis points

 

 

(1.23)

 

 

 

1.88

 

 

 

0.65

 

Down 100 basis points

 

 

(1.27)

 

 

 

2.49

 

 

 

1.22

 

Down 200 basis points

 

 

(1.30)

 

 

 

2.49

 

 

 

1.19

 

Down 300 basis points

 

 

(1.30)

 

 

 

2.49

 

 

 

1.19

 

 

We may, in the future, hedge against interest rate fluctuations by using standard hedging instruments such as futures, options and forward contracts subject to the requirements of the Investment Company Act, applicable CFTC regulations and in a manner consistent with SEC guidance. While hedging activities may insulate us against adverse changes in interest rates, they may also limit our ability to participate in benefits of lower interest rates with respect to our portfolio of investments with fixed interest rates.

 

 

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ITEM 4.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. As of the end of the period covered by this report, our management carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2020. In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives, and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the benefits of possible controls and procedures relative to their costs.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting. There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our most recently completed fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2020 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

Part II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

From time to time, we may be a party to certain legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, including proceedings relating to the enforcement of our rights under loans to or other contracts with our portfolio companies. We are not currently subject to any material legal proceedings, nor, to our knowledge, is any material legal proceeding threatened against us.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

An investment in our securities involves a high degree of risk. Except as set forth below, there have been no material changes to the risk factors previously reported under Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, which was filed with the SEC on February 20, 2020. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial may materially affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

Risks Relating to Our Business and Structure  

Political, social and economic uncertainty, including uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic, creates and exacerbates risks.

Social, political, economic and other conditions and events will occur that create uncertainty and have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets, to which the Company and its investments are exposed. In addition, global economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, and political, economic and other conditions and events in one country, region, or financial market may adversely impact issuers in a different country, region or financial market. Furthermore, the occurrence of, among other events, natural or man-made disasters, severe weather or geological events, fires, floods, earthquakes, outbreaks of disease (such as COVID-19, avian influenza or H1N1/09), epidemics, pandemics, malicious acts, cyber-attacks, terrorist acts or the occurrence of climate change, also adversely impact our performance from time to time. Such events may result in, and have resulted in, closing borders, securities exchange closures, health screenings, healthcare service delays, quarantines, cancellations, supply chain disruptions, lower consumer demand, market volatility and general uncertainty. Such events could adversely impact our portfolio companies and markets and economies over the short- and long-term, including in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen. We could be negatively impacted if the value of our portfolio company holdings were harmed by such political or economic conditions or events. Moreover, such negative political and economic conditions and events could disrupt the processes necessary for our operations. This could create widespread business continuity issues for us and our portfolio companies and heightened cybersecurity, information security and operational risks as a result of, among other things, remote work arrangements.

For example, in December 2019, COVID-19 emerged in China and has since spread rapidly to other countries, including the United States. This outbreak has led, and for an unknown period of time will continue to lead, to disruptions in local, regional, national and global markets and economies affected thereby. The global impact of the outbreak is rapidly evolving, and many countries have reacted by instituting quarantines, prohibitions on travel and the closure of offices, businesses, schools, retail stores and other public venues. With respect to the U.S. credit markets (in particular for middle market loans), this outbreak has resulted in, and until fully resolved is likely to continue to result in, the following, among other things: (i) government imposition of various forms of shelter-in-place orders and the closing of "non-essential" businesses, resulting in significant disruption to the businesses of many middle-market loan borrowers including supply chains, demand and practical aspects of their operations, as well as furloughs or lay-offs of employees (while such measures are hoped to be temporary, their impact may persist or become permanent); (ii) increased draws by borrowers on revolving lines of credit; (iii) increased requests by borrowers for amendments, forbearance agreements and waivers of provisions of their credit agreements in order to avoid default, increased defaults by such borrowers and/or increased difficulty in obtaining refinancing at the maturity dates of their loans; (iv) volatility and disruption of these markets including greater volatility in pricing and spreads and difficulty in valuing loans during periods of increased volatility, and liquidity issues; and (v) rapidly evolving proposals and/or actions by state and federal governments to address problems in functioning of the markets and by businesses and the economy in general which will not necessarily adequately address the problems facing the loan market and middle market businesses. The COVID-19 outbreak is having, and any future outbreaks could have, an adverse impact on the markets and the economy in general, which could have a material adverse impact on, among other things, the ability of lenders to originate loans, the volume and type of loans originated, and the volume and type of amendments and waivers granted to borrowers and remedial actions taken in the event of a borrower default, each of which could negatively impact the amount and quality of loans available for investment by us and returns to us, among other things. As of the date of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, it is impossible to determine the scope of this outbreak, or any future

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outbreaks, how long any such outbreak, market disruption or uncertainties may last, the effect any governmental actions will have or the full potential impact on us and our portfolio companies.  Further, even after the pandemic subsides, the U.S. economy, as well as most other major global economies may continue to experience a recession, and we anticipate our business could be materially and adversely affected by a prolonged recession in the U.S. and other major markets.

Although it is impossible to predict the precise nature and consequences of these events, or of any political or policy decisions and regulatory changes occasioned by emerging events or uncertainty on applicable laws or regulations that impact us, our portfolio companies and our investments, it is clear that these types of events are impacting and will, for at least some time, continue to impact us and our portfolio companies. In many instances, the impact will be adverse and profound. For example, middle market companies in which we may invest are being significantly impacted by these emerging events and the uncertainty caused by these events. The effects of a public health emergency may materially and adversely impact (i) the value and performance of us and our portfolio companies, (ii) the ability of our borrowers to continue to meet loan covenants or repay loans provided by us on a timely basis or at all, which may require us to restructure our investments or write down the value of our investments, (iii) our ability to comply with the covenants and other terms of our debt obligations and to repay such obligations, on a timely basis or at all, (iv) our ability to comply with certain regulatory requirements, such as asset coverage requirements, under the 1940 Act, (v) our ability to maintain our distributions at their current level or to pay them at all or (vi) our ability to source, manage and divest investments and achieve our investment objectives, all of which could result in significant losses to us. We will also be negatively affected if the operations and effectiveness of any of our portfolio companies (or any of the key personnel or service providers of the foregoing) is compromised or if necessary or beneficial systems and processes are disrupted.

Disruptions in the capital markets caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have increased the spread between the yields realized on risk-free and higher risk securities, resulting in illiquidity in parts of the capital markets. These and future market disruptions and/or illiquidity can be expected to have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Unfavorable economic conditions also would be expected to increase our funding costs, limit our access to the capital markets or result in a decision by lenders not to extend credit to us. These events have limited and could continue to limit our investment originations, limit our ability to grow and have a material negative impact on our and our portfolio companies’ operating results and the fair values of our debt and equity investments.

The capital markets are currently in a period of disruption and economic uncertainty. Such market conditions have materially and adversely affected debt and equity capital markets, which have had, and may continue to have, a negative impact on our business and operations.

The U.S. capital markets have experienced extreme disruption following the global outbreak of COVID-19. Such disruptions have been evidenced by volatility in global stock markets as a result of, among other things, uncertainty regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and the fluctuating price of commodities such as oil. Despite actions of the U.S. federal government and foreign governments, these events have contributed to worsening general economic conditions that are materially and adversely impacting broader financial and credit markets and reducing the availability of debt and equity capital for the market as a whole. These conditions could continue for a prolonged period of time or worsen in the future.

Significant changes or volatility in the capital markets may negatively affect the valuations of our investments. While most of our investments are not publicly traded, applicable accounting standards require us to assume as part of our valuation process that our investments are sold in a principal market to market participants (even if we plan to hold an investment to maturity). Our valuations, and particularly valuations of private investments and private companies, are inherently uncertain, fluctuate over short periods of time and are often based on estimates, comparisons and qualitative evaluations of private information that may not reflect the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and measures taken in response thereto. Any public health emergency, including the COVID-19 pandemic or an outbreak of other existing or new epidemic diseases, or the threat thereof, and the resulting financial and economic market uncertainty could have a significant adverse impact on us and the fair value of our investments and our portfolio companies.

Significant changes in the capital markets, such as the disruption in economic activity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, have limited and could continue to limit our investment originations, limit our ability to grow and have a material negative impact on our and our portfolio companies’ operating results and the fair values of our debt and equity investments. Additionally, the recent disruption in economic activity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has had, and may continue to have, a negative effect on the potential for liquidity events involving our investments. The illiquidity of our investments may make it difficult for us to sell such investments to access capital if required.  As a result, we could realize significantly less than the value at which we have recorded our investments if we were required to sell them to increase our liquidity. An inability on our part to raise incremental capital, and any required sale of all or a portion of our investments as a result, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

Further, current market conditions may make it difficult to raise equity capital, extend the maturity of or refinance our existing indebtedness or obtain new indebtedness with similar terms and any failure to do so could have a material adverse effect on our business. The debt capital available to us in the future, if available at all, may bear a higher interest rate and may be available only on terms and conditions less favorable than those of our existing debt and such debt may need to be incurred in a rising interest rate environment. If we are unable to raise new debt or refinance our existing debt, then our equity investors will not benefit from the potential for increased returns on equity resulting from leverage, and we may be unable to make new commitments or to fund existing commitments to our portfolio companies. Any inability to extend the maturity of or refinance our existing debt or to obtain new debt, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

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We are exposed to risks associated with changes in interest rates.

Our debt investments may be based on floating rates, such as LIBOR, the Euro Interbank Offered Rate, the Federal Funds Rate or the Prime Rate. General interest rate fluctuations may have a substantial negative impact on our investments, the value of our securities and our rate of return on invested capital. Currently, most of our floating rate investments are linked to LIBOR and it is unclear how increased regulatory oversight and the future of LIBOR may affect market liquidity and the value of the financial obligations to be held by or issued to us that are linked to LIBOR, or how such changes could affect our investments and transactions and financial condition or results of operations. Central banks and regulators in a number of major jurisdictions (for example, the United States, United Kingdom, European Union, Switzerland and Japan) have convened working groups to find, and implement the transition to, suitable replacements for interbank offered rates (“IBORs”). The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”), which regulates LIBOR, has announced that it intends not to compel panel banks to contribute to LIBOR after 2021. The E.U. Benchmarks Regulation imposed conditions under which only compliant benchmarks may be used in new contracts after 2021. To identify a successor rate for U.S. dollar LIBOR, the Alternative Reference Rates Committee (“ARRC”), a U.S.-based group convened by the Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, was formed. The ARRC has identified the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) as its preferred alternative rate for LIBOR. SOFR is a measure of the cost of borrowing cash overnight, collateralized by the U.S. Treasury securities, and is based on directly observable U.S. Treasury-backed repurchase transactions. In addition, on March 25, 2020, the FCA reaffirmed the central assumption that firms cannot rely on LIBOR being published after the end of 2021. However, the outbreak of COVID-19 may adversely impact the timing of many firms’ transition planning, and we continue to assess the potential impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on our transition plans. Although SOFR appears to be the preferred replacement rate for U.S. dollar LIBOR, at this time, it is not possible to predict the effect of any such changes, any establishment of alternative reference rates, whether the COVID-19 outbreak will have further effect on LIBOR transition timelines or plans, or other reforms to LIBOR that may be enacted in the United States, United Kingdom or elsewhere. The elimination of LIBOR or any other changes or reforms to the determination or supervision of LIBOR or alternative reference rates could have an adverse impact on the market for or value of any LIBOR-linked securities, loans, and other financial obligations or extensions of credit held by or due to us. In addition, if LIBOR ceases to exist, we may need to renegotiate the credit agreements extending beyond 2021 with our portfolio companies that utilize LIBOR as a factor in determining the interest rate, in order to replace LIBOR with the new standard that is established, which may have an adverse effect on our overall financial condition or results of operations. As such, some or all of these credit agreements may bear a lower interest rate, which would adversely impact our financial condition or results of operations. Moreover, if LIBOR ceases to exist, we may need to renegotiate certain terms of our Revolving Credit Facility. If we are unable to do so, amounts drawn under the Revolving Credit Facility may bear interest at a higher rate, which would increase the cost of our borrowings and, in turn, affect our results of operations.

Because we have borrowed money, and may issue preferred stock to finance investments, our net investment income depends, in part, upon the difference between the rate at which we borrow funds or pay distributions on preferred stock and the rate that our investments yield. As a result, we can offer no assurance that a significant change in market interest rates will not have a material adverse effect on our net investment income.

A reduction in the interest rates on new investments relative to interest rates on current investments could also have an adverse impact on our net interest income. However, an increase in interest rates could decrease the value of any investments we hold which earn fixed interest rates, including subordinated loans, senior and junior secured and unsecured debt securities and loans and high yield bonds, and also could increase our interest expense, thereby decreasing our net income. Also, an increase in interest rates available to investors could make an investment in our common stock less attractive if we are not able to increase our dividend rate, which could reduce the value of our common stock.

In periods of rising interest rates, to the extent we borrow money subject to a floating interest rate, our cost of funds would increase, which could reduce our net investment income. Further, rising interest rates could also adversely affect our performance if such increases cause our borrowing costs to rise at a rate in excess of the rate that our investments yield. Further, rising interest rates could also adversely affect our performance if we hold investments with floating interest rates, subject to specified minimum interest rates (such as a LIBOR floor), while at the same time engaging in borrowings subject to floating interest rates not subject to such minimums. In such a scenario, rising interest rates may increase our interest expense, even though our interest income from investments is not increasing in a corresponding manner as a result of such minimum interest rates.

If general interest rates rise, there is a risk that the portfolio companies in which we hold floating rate securities will be unable to pay escalating interest amounts, which could result in a default under their loan documents with us. Rising interest rates could also cause portfolio companies to shift cash from other productive uses to the payment of interest, which may have a material adverse effect on their business and operations and could, over time, lead to increased defaults. In addition, rising interest rates may increase pressure on us to provide fixed rate loans to our portfolio companies, which could adversely affect our net investment income, as increases in our cost of borrowed funds would not be accompanied by increased interest income from such fixed-rate investments.

 

A change in the general level of interest rates can be expected to lead to a change in the interest rate we receive on many of our debt investments. Accordingly, a change in the interest rate could make it easier for us to meet or exceed the performance threshold in the Investment Advisory Agreement and may result in a substantial increase in the amount of incentive fees payable to our Investment Adviser with respect to the portion of the Incentive Fee based on income.

 

 

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

The following table summarizes the total Units issued and proceeds related to capital drawdowns delivered pursuant to the Subscription Agreements for three months ended March 31, 2020:

 

Unit Issue Date

 

Units Issued

 

 

Proceeds Received

($ in millions)

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

January 29, 2020

 

 

509,491

 

 

$

50.22

 

March 30, 2020

 

 

1,246,165

 

 

 

124.45

 

Total capital drawdowns

 

 

1,755,656

 

 

$

174.67

 

Each of the above issuances and sales of the common Units was exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation D or Regulation S under the Securities Act. Each purchaser of common Units was required to represent that it is (i) either an “accredited investor” as defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D under the Securities Act or, in the case of Units sold outside the United States, not a “U.S. person” in accordance with Regulation S of the Securities Act and (ii) was acquiring the common Units purchased by it for investment and not with a view to resell or distribute. We did not engage in general solicitation or advertising, and did not offer securities to the public, in connection with such issuances and sales.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

Not applicable.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information.

None.

Item 6. Exhibits.

The exhibits filed as part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are set forth on the Index to Exhibits, which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

EXHIBIT NO. 

 

EXHIBIT 

 

 

 

  3.1

 

Certificate of Formation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10 (File No. 000-56052), filed on May 2, 2019).

 

 

 

  3.2

 

Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement dated March 21, 2019 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10 (File No. 000-56502), filed on May 2, 2019).

 

 

 

10.1

 

Third Amendment to Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of January 27, 2020, by and among the Company, as Borrower, and MUFG Union Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent and the Letter of Credit Issuer, and the Lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-56502), filed on January 30, 2020).

 

 

 

31.1*

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

31.2*

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

32.1*

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

*

Filed herewith.

 

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SIGNATURES

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GOLDMAN SACHS PRIVATE MIDDLE MARKET CREDIT II LLC

 

 

 

 

Date: May 15, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Brendan McGovern

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brendan McGovern

Chief Executive Officer and President

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

 

 

 

Date: May 15, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Jonathan Lamm

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jonathan Lamm

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

 

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