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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

(Mark One)

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2020

 

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

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 814-01196

 

 

AB Private Credit Investors Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Maryland   47-5049745
(State of incorporation)  

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

1345 Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY 10105

(Address of principal executive offices)

(212) 969-1000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

 

Title of each class

 

Trading Symbol(s)

 

Name of each exchange on which registered

   

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

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

(Title of Class)

 

 

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 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 Exchange Act).    Yes  ☐    No  ☒

The issuer had 19,729,142.943 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share, outstanding as of June 3, 2020.

 

 

 


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AB PRIVATE CREDIT INVESTORS CORPORATION

FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED March 31, 2020

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INDEX

   PAGE
NO.
 

PART I.

   FINANCIAL INFORMATION   

Item 1.

   Consolidated Financial Statements      3  

Item 2.

   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations      44  

Item 3.

   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk      66  

Item 4.

   Controls and Procedures      67  

PART II.

   OTHER INFORMATION      67  

Item 1.

   Legal Proceedings      67  

Item 1A.

   Risk Factors      67  

Item 2.

   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds      69  

Item 3.

   Defaults Upon Senior Securities      69  

Item 4.

   Mine Safety Disclosures      69  

Item 5.

   Other Information      69  

Item 6.

   Exhibits      70  

SIGNATURES. 

     

 

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Item 1.

Financial Statements

AB Private Credit Investors Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities

 

     As of
March 31, 2020
(Unaudited)
    As of
December 31,
2019
 

Assets

 

Investments, at fair value (amortized cost of $391,572,934 and $346,873,740, respectively)

   $ 370,688,284     $ 345,025,318  

Cash and cash equivalents

     16,251,625       14,931,791  

Receivable for fund shares

     41,873,602       19,909,278  

Interest receivable

     1,609,436       1,849,816  

Receivable for investments sold

     74,494       286,935  

Deferred financing costs

     46,313       64,959  

Prepaid expenses

     44,568       112,166  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 430,588,322     $ 382,180,263  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

Notes payable (net of unamortized discount of $29,882 and $32,835, respectively and debt issuance costs of $2,405,817 and $2,780,532, respectively)

   $ 210,714,301     $ 210,336,633  

Credit facility payable

     43,000,000       19,500,000  

Interest and borrowings expenses payable

     1,765,221       3,412,567  

Distribution payable

     1,619,867       964,833  

Incentive fee payable

     1,331,530       1,049,291  

Management fees payable

     1,147,126       1,053,696  

Professional fees payable

     917,012       650,840  

Payable to Adviser

     476,585       355,255  

Administrator and custodian fees payable

     132,404       260,061  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     98,774       —    

Directors’ fees payable

     50,000       —    

Miscellaneous payable

     25,295       25,295  

Transfer agent fees payable

     20,155       9,397  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   $ 261,298,270     $ 237,617,868  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 6)

 

Net Assets

 

Common stock, par value $0.01 per share (200,000,000 shares authorized, 19,729,143 and 14,627,401 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively)

     197,291       146,274  

Paid-in capital in excess of par value

     189,821,799       146,096,298  

Distributable earnings (accumulated loss)

     (20,729,038     (1,680,177
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net assets

   $ 169,290,052     $ 144,562,395  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and net assets

   $ 430,588,322     $ 382,180,263  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value per share

   $ 8.58     $ 9.88  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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AB Private Credit Investors Corporation

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

     For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2020     2019  

Investment Income:

 

Interest income, net of amortization/accretion

   $ 7,052,300     $ 3,400,195  

Payment-in-kind interest

     206,351       28,637  

Other fee income

     182,600        
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

     7,441,251       3,428,832  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses:

 

Interest and borrowing expenses

     2,568,667       1,409,152  

Management fees

     1,352,351       615,859  

Income-based incentive fee

     769,023       106,087  

Professional fees

     547,269       342,361  

Collateral management fees

     459,059        

Administration and custodian fees

     91,783       65,825  

Directors’ fees

     50,000       37,500  

Insurance expenses

     67,596       61,027  

Transfer agent fees

     10,758       4,662  

Other expenses

     235,122       55,914  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

     6,151,628       2,698,387  

Waived collateral management fees

     (459,059     —    

Expense reimbursement from Adviser

     (89,757     (156,418

Waived management fees

     (1,227,046     (63,171

Waived incentive fees

     (486,784     (76,072
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net expenses

     3,888,982       2,402,726  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income before taxes

     3,552,269       1,026,106  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Excise tax expense

     —         —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

     3,552,269       1,026,106  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions:

 

Net realized gain (loss) from investments

     (13,369     (1,754

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (19,036,228     358,007  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions

     (19,049,597     356,253  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (15,497,328   $ 1,382,359  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income per share (basic and diluted):

 

Net investment income per share (basic and diluted):

   $ 0.24     $ 0.15  

Earnings per share (basic and diluted):

   $ (1.06   $ 0.20  

Weighted average shares outstanding:

     14,683,464       6,914,873  

See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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AB Private Credit Investors Corporation

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Common Stock                      
     Shares      Par
Amount
     Paid in
Capital in
Excess of Par
     Distributable
Earnings
    Total
Net Assets
 

Net assets at December 31, 2019

     14,627,401      $ 146,274      $ 146,096,298      $ (1,680,177   $ 144,562,395  

Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations:

 

Net investment income

     —          —          —          3,552,269       3,552,269  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     —          —          —          (13,369     (13,369

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     —          —          —          (19,036,228     (19,036,228

Capital transactions:

 

Issuance of common stock

     4,876,625        48,766        41,796,086        —         41,844,852  

Issuance of common shares pursuant to distribution reinvestment plan

     225,117        2,251        1,929,415        —         1,931,666  

Repurchase of common stock

     —          —          —          —         —    

Distributions to stockholders

     —          —          —          (3,551,533     (3,551,533
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) for the three months ended March 31, 2020

     5,101,742        51,017        43,725,501        (19,048,861     24,727,657  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net assets at March 31, 2020

     19,729,143      $ 197,291      $ 189,821,799      $ (20,729,038   $ 169,290,052  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions declared per share

     —        $ —        $ —        $ 0.24     $ 0.24  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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AB Private Credit Investors Corporation

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Common Stock                    
     Shares     Par
Amount
    Paid in
Capital in
Excess of Par
    Distributable
Earnings
    Total
Net Assets
 

Net assets at December 31, 2018

     6,383,672     $ 63,837     $ 63,838,147     $ (628,274   $ 63,273,710  

Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations:

 

Net investment income

     —         —         —         1,026,106       1,026,106  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     —         —         —         (1,754     (1,754

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     —         —         —         358,007       358,007  

Capital transactions:

 

Issuance of common stock

     2,317,068       23,171       23,102,137       —         23,125,308  

Issuance of common shares pursuant to distribution reinvestment plan

     58,319       583       580,714       —         581,297  

Repurchase of common stock

     (7,331     (74     (72,594     —         (72,668

Distributions to stockholders

     —         —         —         (1,057,242     (1,057,242
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) for the three months ended March 31, 2019

     2,368,056       23,680       23,610,257       325,117       23,959,054  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net assets at March 31, 2019

     8,751,728     $ 87,517     $ 87,448,404     $ (303,157   $ 87,232,764  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions declared per share

     —       $ —       $ —       $ 0.15     $ 0.15  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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AB Private Credit Investors Corporation

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

     Three Months
Ended
March 31, 2020
    Three Months
Ended
March 31, 2019
 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (15,497,328   $ 1,382,359  

Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:

 

Purchases of investments

     (57,511,820     (60,724,441

Payment-in-kind investments

     (206,351     (28,637

Proceeds from sales of investments and principal repayments

     13,458,168       2,479,560  

Net realized (gain) loss on investments

     13,369       1,754  

Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments

     19,036,228       (358,007

Amortization of premium and (accretion) of discount, net

     (452,560     (124,006

Amortization of debt issuance and deferred financing costs

     396,314       142,897  

Increase (decrease) in operating assets and liabilities:

 

(Increase) decrease in receivable for investments sold

     212,441       (66,507

(Increase) decrease in interest receivable

     240,380       (352,249

(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses

     67,598       61,027  

Increase (decrease) in investments purchased payable

     —         136,194  

Increase (decrease) in management fees payable

     93,430       552,688  

Increase (decrease) in payable to Adviser

     121,330       (87,581

Increase (decrease) in administrator and custodian fees payable

     (127,657     (69,439

Increase (decrease) in professional fees payable

     266,172       134,064  

Increase (decrease) in incentive fees payable

     282,239       30,015  

Increase (decrease) in directors’ fees payable

     50,000       34,500  

Increase (decrease) in transfer agent fees payable

     10,758       4,663  

Increase (decrease) in interest and borrowings expenses payable

     (1,647,346     702,105  

Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities

     98,774       10,710  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities

     (41,095,861     (56,138,331
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

Issuance of common stock

     19,880,528       20,266,912  

Repurchase of common stock

     —         (72,668

Distributions paid

     (964,833     (403,998

Financing costs paid

     —         (899,946

Borrowings on credit facility

     56,000,000       144,000,000  

Repayments of credit facility

     (32,500,000     (90,200,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities

     42,415,695       72,690,300  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

     1,319,834       16,551,969  

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     14,931,791       2,510,208  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 16,251,625     $ 19,062,177  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental and non-cash financing activities

 

Cash paid during the period for interest

   $ 3,787,866     $ 528,010  

Issuance of common shares pursuant to distribution reinvestment plan

   $ 1,931,666     $ 581,297  

See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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AB Private Credit Investors Corporation

Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of March 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

Portfolio Company

  Industry   Facility Type  

Interest

  Maturity   Funded
Par Amount
    Cost     Fair
Value
 
Investments at Fair Value —218.97% + * # ^  

U.S. Corporate Debt —213.17%

 

1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt —208.82%

 

Amercareroyal, LLC(1)

  Business Services   Term Loan   6.81% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)   11/25/2025   $ 4,682,293     $ 4,637,733     $ 4,495,001  

BEP Borrower Holdco,
LLC(1)

  Business Services   Term Loan A   5.24% (L + 4.25%; 1.00% Floor)   06/12/2024     3,435,477       3,391,099       3,126,284  

BEP Borrower Holdco,
LLC(2) (3)

  Business Services   Revolver   5.24% (L + 4.25%; 1.00% Floor)   06/12/2024     —         (5,436     (38,649

BEP Borrower Holdco,
LLC(2) (3)

  Business Services   Delayed Draw Term Loan B   5.24% (L + 4.25%; 1.00% Floor)   06/12/2024     —         (21,683     (219,012

BEP Borrower Holdco,
LLC(2) (3)

  Business Services   Delayed Draw Term

Loan A

  5.24% (L + 4.25%; 1.00% Floor)   06/12/2024     —         (10,842     (109,506

Edgewood Partners Holdings LLC(1)

  Business Services   Term Loan   5.25% (L + 4.25%; 1.00% Floor)   09/06/2024     5,608,636       5,560,183       5,356,248  

Metametrics, Inc.(1)

  Business Services   Term Loan   7.20% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)   09/10/2025     5,889,296       5,780,306       5,594,831  

Metametrics, Inc.(2)

  Business Services   Revolver   7.20% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)   09/10/2025     434,122       422,287       401,563  

Quirch Foods Holdings,
LLC(1)

  Business Services   Term Loan B   6.93% (L + 6.00%)   12/19/2025     2,112,200       2,093,820       2,027,712  

Single Digits, Inc.(1)

  Business Services   Term Loan   7.46% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)   12/21/2023     3,287,566       3,260,548       3,024,560  

Single Digits, Inc.(2) (3)

  Business Services   Revolver   7.46% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)   12/21/2023     —         (3,110     (33,292

Single Digits, Inc.(2) (3)

  Business Services   Delayed Draw Term Loan   7.46% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)   12/21/2023     —         (7,777     (83,230

Smile Brands, Inc.(1)

  Business Services   Term Loan   6.28% (L + 4.50%)   10/12/2024     1,635,547       1,622,871       1,545,592  

Smile Brands, Inc.(2)

  Business Services   Revolver   6.75% (P + 3.50%)   10/12/2023     225,363       223,546       211,349  

Smile Brands, Inc.(2)

  Business Services   Delayed Draw Term Loan   6.28% (L + 4.50%)   10/12/2024     482,126       477,274       447,247  

Blink Holdings, Inc.(1)

  Consumer Non-Cyclical   Term Loan   6.64% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   11/08/2024     1,656,068       1,640,917       1,548,424  

Blink Holdings, Inc.(2)

  Consumer Non-Cyclical   Delayed Draw Term Loan   6.77% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   11/08/2024     824,456       810,306       730,439  

Blink Holdings, Inc.(1)

  Consumer Non-Cyclical   Delayed Draw Term Loan   6.57% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   11/08/2024     1,184,620       1,173,757       1,107,619  

Captain D’s, Inc.(1)

  Consumer Non-Cyclical   Term Loan   5.50% (L + 4.50%; 1.00% Floor)   12/15/2023     2,015,002       2,001,600       1,793,352  

Captain D’s, Inc.(2)

  Consumer Non-Cyclical   Revolver   6.75% (P + 3.50%; 1.00% Floor)   12/15/2023     145,851       144,552       124,278  

GPS Hospitality Holding Company LLC(1)

  Consumer Non-Cyclical   Term Loan B   5.70% (L + 4.25%)   12/08/2025     2,423,183       2,392,545       2,120,285  

PF Growth Partners, LLC(1)

  Consumer Non-Cyclical   Term Loan   6.45% (L + 5.00%)   07/11/2025     2,027,105       2,008,798       1,824,394  

PF Growth Partners, LLC(2)

  Consumer Non-Cyclical   Delayed Draw Term Loan   6.12% (L + 5.00%)   07/11/2025     120,143       116,938       84,100  

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC(1)

  Consumer Non-Cyclical   Term Loan   6.50% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   09/24/2023     1,336,588       1,326,849       1,303,173  

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC

  Consumer Non-Cyclical   Revolver   6.50% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   09/24/2023     135,009       134,028       131,634  

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC(1) (2)

  Consumer Non-Cyclical   Delayed Draw Term Loan   6.50% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   09/24/2023     7,698,435       7,626,577       7,505,464  

5 Bars, LLC(1)

  Digital Infrastructure &
Services
  Term Loan   7.50% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)   09/27/2024     4,742,121       4,677,270       4,623,568  

5 Bars, LLC(2) (3)

  Digital Infrastructure &
Services
  Revolver   7.50% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)   09/27/2024     —         (8,720     (16,166

5 Bars, LLC(2) (3)

  Digital Infrastructure &
Services
  Delayed Draw Term Loan   7.50% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)   09/27/2024     —         (46,509     (86,220

Ahead Data Blue, LLC(1)

  Digital Infrastructure &
Services
  Term Loan   6.20% (L + 4.75%; 1.00% Floor)   11/08/2024     5,419,884       5,318,877       5,203,088  

Ahead Data Blue, LLC(2)

  Digital Infrastructure &
Services
  Revolver   7.00% (P + 3.75%; 1.00% Floor)   11/08/2024     443,657       425,932       405,207  

 

See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Portfolio Company

  Industry   Facility Type  

Interest

  Maturity   Funded
Par Amount
    Cost     Fair
Value
 

D1 Holdings LLC

  Digital Infrastructure
& Services
  Note   7.00%   06/26/2020     32,804       32,804       —    

EvolveIP, LLC(1)

  Digital
Infrastructure &
Services
  Term Loan A   6.75% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)   06/07/2023     6,617,196       6,526,536       6,418,680  

EvolveIP, LLC(2)

  Digital Infrastructure
& Services
  Revolver   6.75% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)   06/07/2023     113,374       105,695       96,368  

EvolveIP, LLC(2) (3)

  Digital Infrastructure
& Services
  Delayed Draw Term Loan   6.75% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)   06/07/2023     —         (10,246     (22,675

Fuze, Inc.(1)

  Digital Infrastructure
& Services
  Term Loan   7.25% (L + 6.25%; 1.00% Floor)   09/20/2024     11,015,029       10,965,679       10,857,514  

Fuze, Inc.(2) (3)

  Digital Infrastructure
& Services
  Revolver   7.25% (L+ 6.25%; 1.00% Floor)   09/20/2024     —         (5,798     (18,531

Fuze, Inc.(2)

  Digital Infrastructure
& Services
  Delayed Draw Term Loan   7.79% (L + 6.25%; 1.00% Floor)   09/20/2024     777,531       194,636       766,905  

InSite Wireless Group,
LLC(1) (2)

  Digital Infrastructure
& Services
  Term Loan   5.38% (L + 4.61%; 0.50% Floor)   03/15/2023     10,210,781       10,087,339       10,048,118  

InSite Wireless Group, LLC

  Digital Infrastructure
& Services
  Revolver   5.38% (L + 4.61%; 0.50% Floor)   03/15/2023     460,172       455,435       454,419  

Star2star Communications, LLC(1)

  Digital Infrastructure
& Services
  Term Loan   6.50% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   03/13/2025     5,444,894       5,336,539       5,335,996  

Star2star Communications, LLC(2) (3)

  Digital Infrastructure
& Services
  Revolver   6.50% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   03/13/2025     —         (19,025     (19,217

Star2star Communications, LLC(2) (3)

  Digital Infrastructure
& Services
  Delayed Draw Term Loan   6.50% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   03/13/2025   $ —       $ (12,683   $ (12,812

AEG Holding Company, Inc.(1)

  Education   Term Loan   7.08% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)   11/20/2023     6,090,673       6,011,995       5,816,593  

AEG Holding Company, Inc.(1)

  Education   Term Loan   7.00% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)   11/20/2023     1,871,541       1,839,991       1,787,322  

AEG Holding Company, Inc.

  Education   Revolver   7.00% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)   11/20/2023     1,116,864       1,101,185       1,066,606  

AEG Holding Company, Inc.(1)

  Education   Delayed Draw Term Loan   7.00% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)   11/20/2023     1,075,502       1,062,110       1,027,104  

Accelerate Resources Operating, LLC

  Energy   Term Loan   7.00% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)   02/24/2026     4,977,171       4,879,252       4,355,025  

Accelerate Resources Operating, LLC(2) (3)

  Energy   Revolver   7.00% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)   02/24/2026     —         (8,160     (51,846

Accelerate Resources Operating, LLC(2) (3)

  Energy   Delayed Draw Term Loan   7.00% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)   02/24/2026     —         (57,119     (362,919

BCP Raptor II, LLC(1)

  Energy   Term Loan   5.74% (L + 4.75%)   11/03/2025     5,697,857       5,696,961       4,301,882  

Brazos Delaware II, LLC(1)

  Energy   Term Loan B   4.92% (L + 4.00%)   05/21/2025     4,034,893       3,943,343       2,824,425  

Nine Point Energy, LLC(1)

  Energy   Term Loan   6.50% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   06/07/2024     4,921,875       4,836,347       4,085,156  

Nine Point Energy, LLC(1)

  Energy   Revolver   6.50% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   06/07/2024     328,125       322,517       272,344  

Nine Point Energy, LLC(1) (2)

  Energy   Delayed Draw Term Loan   6.50% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   06/07/2024     437,500       407,847       336,875  

Higginbotham Insurance Agency, Inc.

  Financial Services   Incremental Term Loan   5.25% (L + 4.25%, 1.00% Floor)   12/19/2024     3,404,667       3,371,933       3,276,992  

American Physician Partners, LLC

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan C   7.95% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)   12/21/2021     1,189,788       1,180,137       1,142,197  

American Physician Partners, LLC(1)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan A   7.95% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)   12/21/2021     5,498,506       5,447,151       5,278,566  

American Physician Partners, LLC(2)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Revolver   7.95% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)   12/21/2021     346,322       342,460       328,562  

American Physician Partners, LLC(1)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Delayed Draw Term Loan   7.95% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)   12/21/2021     1,037,754       1,028,688       996,243  

Analogic Corporation(1)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan   6.25% (L + 5.25%; 1.00% Floor)   06/24/2024     2,133,542       2,103,630       2,026,865  

Analogic Corporation(2)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Revolver   6.25% (L + 5.25%; 1.00% Floor)   06/22/2023     18,333       15,710       7,639  

BK Medical Holding Company, Inc.

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan A   6.25% (L + 5.25%; 1.00% Floor)   06/22/2024     3,002,838       2,974,096       2,882,724  

BK Medical Holding Company, Inc.(2) (3)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Revolver   6.25% (L + 5.25%; 1.00% Floor)   06/22/2023     —         (3,038     (12,869

CutisPharma, Inc.(1)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan   6.84% (L + 5.25%; 1.00% Floor)   03/21/2023     7,292,268       7,190,658       7,073,500  

CutisPharma, Inc.(2) (3)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Revolver   6.84% (L + 5.25%; 1.00% Floor)   03/21/2023     —         (6,553     (14,488

 

See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Portfolio Company

  Industry   Facility Type  

Interest

  Maturity   Funded
Par Amount
    Cost     Fair
Value
 

CutisPharma, Inc.(2) (3)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Delayed Draw Term Loan   6.84% (L + 5.25%; 1.00% Floor)   03/21/2023     —         (6,553     (14,488

Delaware Valley Management Holdings, Inc.

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan   6.75% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)   03/21/2024     4,299,211       4,228,711       3,288,896  

Delaware Valley Management Holdings, Inc.

  Healthcare & HCIT   Revolver   6.75% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)   03/21/2024     526,880       518,399       403,063  

Delaware Valley Management Holdings, Inc.(2) (3)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Delayed Draw Term Loan   6.75% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)   03/21/2024     —         (65,360     (1,238,167

Ethos Veterinary Health LLC(1)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan   5.99% (L + 5.00%)   05/15/2026     2,309,120       2,288,131       2,124,391  

Ethos Veterinary Health LLC(1) (2)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Delayed Draw Term Loan   5.99% (L + 5.00%)   05/15/2026     1,067,934       1,049,318       915,372  

GHA Buyer, Inc.(1)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan   6.95% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   10/23/2023     1,993,069       1,963,370       1,893,415  

GHA Buyer, Inc.(1)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan   6.95% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   10/23/2023     569,488       558,578       541,014  

GHA Buyer, Inc.(2) (3)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Revolver   6.95% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   10/23/2023     —         (2,899     (10,126

GHA Buyer, Inc.(2) (3)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Delayed Draw Term Loan   6.95% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   10/23/2023     —         (4,844     (27,002

GHA Buyer, Inc.(2) (3)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Delayed Draw Term Loan   6.95% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   10/23/2023     —         (5,426     (22,837

INH Buyer, Inc.(1)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan   10.28% (L + 6.50%; 2.00% PIK, 1.00% Floor)   01/31/2025     8,636,935       8,526,212       7,859,611  

INH Buyer, Inc.(2)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Revolver   7.50% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)   01/31/2024     109,791       107,391       91,264  

OMH-HealthEdge Holdings,
LLC(1)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan   6.50% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   10/24/2025     3,765,523       3,685,802       3,614,902  

OMH-HealthEdge Holdings,
LLC(2) (3)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Revolver   6.50% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   10/24/2024     —         (9,438     (18,349

Pace Health Companies, LLC(1)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan   5.95% (L + 4.50%; 1.00% Floor)   08/02/2024     5,399,670       5,351,008       5,075,690  

Pace Health Companies, LLC(2)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Revolver   5.50% (L + 4.50%; 1.00% Floor)   08/02/2024     533,430       527,951       496,429  

Pinnacle Dermatology Management, LLC(1)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan   5.32% (L + 4.25%; 1.00% Floor)   05/18/2023     6,314,350       6,210,668       5,809,202  

Pinnacle Dermatology Management, LLC

  Healthcare & HCIT   Revolver   5.37% (L + 4.25%; 1.00% Floor)   05/18/2023     322,749       318,676       296,929  

Pinnacle Dermatology Management, LLC(2) (3)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Delayed Draw Term Loan   5.37% (L + 4.25%; 1.00% Floor)   05/18/2023     —         (53,858     (263,091

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan   8.03% (L + 6.25%; 1.00% Floor)   12/31/2022     4,247,838       4,208,129       4,162,881  

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.(4)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Revolver   8.25% (P + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)   12/31/2022     292,954       290,136       287,095  

Pinnacle Treatment Centers,
Inc.(2) (3)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Delayed Draw Term Loan   8.25% (P + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)   12/31/2022     —         (4,107     (10,253

Platinum Dermatology Partners, LLC

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan   8.10% (L + 4.00%; 2.25% PIK, 1.00% Floor)   01/03/2023   $ 3,147,110     $ 3,110,731     $ 2,407,539  

Platinum Dermatology Partners, LLC

  Healthcare & HCIT   Specified Delayed Draw
Term Loan
  8.50% (P + 3.00%; 2.25% PIK, 1.00% Floor)   01/03/2023     1,970,427       1,947,512       1,507,376  

Platinum Dermatology Partners, LLC(5)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Revolver   8.50% (P + 3.00%; 2.25% PIK, 1.00% Floor)   01/03/2023     500,683       494,966       383,023  

Platinum Dermatology Partners, LLC(6)

  Healthcare & HCIT   General Delayed Draw
Term Loan
  8.20% (L + 4.00%; 2.25% PIK, 1.00% Floor)   01/03/2023     1,430,469       1,414,213       1,094,309  

RCP Encore Acquisition, Inc.(1)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan   6.20% (L + 4.75%; 1.00% Floor)   06/09/2025     3,964,703       3,929,569       3,746,645  

The Center for Orthopedic and Research Excellence, Inc.(1)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan   6.25% (L + 5.25%; 1.00% Floor)   08/15/2025     4,981,325       4,901,591       4,794,525  

The Center for Orthopedic and Research Excellence, Inc.

  Healthcare & HCIT   Revolver   6.33% (L + 5.25%; 1.00% Floor)   08/15/2025     690,532       679,592       664,637  

The Center for Orthopedic and Research Excellence, Inc.(2) (3)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Delayed Draw Term Loan   6.33% (L + 5.25%; 1.00% Floor)   08/15/2025     —         (13,572     (49,632

 

See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Portfolio Company

  Industry   Facility Type  

Interest

  Maturity   Funded
Par Amount
    Cost     Fair
Value
 

Theranest, LLC(1)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan   6.81% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)   07/24/2023     2,992,500       2,950,912       2,902,725  

Theranest, LLC

  Healthcare & HCIT   Revolver   7.25% (P + 4.00%; 1.00% Floor)   07/24/2023     428,571       422,853       415,714  

Theranest, LLC(1) (2)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Delayed Draw Term Loan   6.81% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)   07/24/2023     1,613,143       1,579,374       1,536,943  

ZBS Alliance Animal Health,
LLC(1)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan   5.75% (L + 4.75%; 1.00% Floor)   11/08/2025     2,714,557       2,663,290       2,592,402  

ZBS Alliance Animal Health, LLC

  Healthcare & HCIT   Revolver   5.75% (L + 4.75%; 1.00% Floor)   11/08/2025     680,340       667,523       649,725  

ZBS Alliance Animal Health,
LLC(1) (2)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Delayed Draw Term Loan   5.75% (L + 4.75%; 1.00% Floor)   11/08/2025     2,095,447       2,010,619       1,891,345  

RxBenefits, Inc.(1)

  Pharmaceutical   Term Loan A   6.58% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)   03/28/2025     5,763,430       5,763,430       5,475,259  

RxBenefits, Inc.(2)

  Pharmaceutical   Revolver   6.00% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)   03/29/2024     469,151       464,531       440,363  

AMI US Holdings, Inc.(1)

  Software & Services   Term Loan   6.34% (L + 5.25%; 1.00% Floor)   04/01/2025     8,235,807       8,093,648       7,947,554  

AMI US Holdings, Inc.(2)

  Software & Services   Revolver   6.39% (L + 5.25%; 1.00% Floor)   04/01/2024     1,007,037       989,120       968,725  

Avetta, LLC(1)

  Software & Services   Term Loan   6.82% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)   04/10/2024     3,278,775       3,202,758       3,164,018  

Avetta, LLC(2) (3)

  Software & Services   Revolver   6.82% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)   04/10/2024     —         (6,687     (17,304

Avetta, LLC(1)

  Software & Services   Incremental Term Loan B   6.82% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)   04/10/2024     4,315,915       4,242,622       4,164,858  

Avetta, LLC(2) (3)

  Software & Services   Delayed Draw Term Loan   6.82% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)   04/10/2024     —         (10,480     —    

Businesssolver.com, Inc.

  Software & Services   Term Loan   8.81% (L + 7.50%; 1.00% Floor)   05/15/2023     1,390,037       1,362,730       1,337,911  

Businesssolver.com, Inc.(1)

  Software & Services   Term Loan   9.19% (L + 7.50%; 1.00% Floor)   05/15/2023     2,588,235       2,553,710       2,491,176  

Businesssolver.com, Inc.(2) (3)

  Software & Services   Revolver   9.19% (L + 7.50%; 1.00% Floor)   05/15/2023     —         (4,117     (12,132

Businesssolver.com, Inc.(1)

  Software & Services   Delayed Draw Term Loan   9.19% (L + 7.50%; 1.00% Floor)   05/15/2023     388,235       385,254       373,676  

Degreed, Inc.(1)

  Software & Services   Term Loan   7.35% (L + 6.35%; 1.00% Floor)   05/31/2024     2,228,335       2,208,906       2,189,784  

Degreed, Inc.

  Software & Services   Revolver   7.35% (L + 6.35%; 1.00% Floor)   05/31/2024     417,813       414,320       410,585  

Degreed, Inc.

  Software & Services   Delayed Draw Term Loan   7.35% (L + 6.35%; 1.00% Floor)   05/31/2024     2,924,689       2,853,263       2,874,092  

Dispatch Track, LLC(1)

  Software & Services   Term Loan   6.41% (L + 4.50%; 1.00% Floor)   12/17/2024     6,038,593       5,953,108       5,736,663  

Dispatch Track, LLC(2)

  Software & Services   Revolver   6.41% (L + 4.50%; 1.00% Floor)   12/17/2024     132,849       128,575       117,753  

Drilling Info Holdings, Inc.(1)

  Software & Services   Term Loan   5.24% (L + 4.25%)   07/30/2025     3,386,643       3,374,308       3,149,578  

E2open LLC(1)

  Software & Services   Term Loan   7.36% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)   11/26/2024     4,932,505       4,872,158       4,611,892  

E2open LLC(2)

  Software & Services   Revolver   6.95% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)   11/26/2024     155,682       152,044       135,444  

Engage2Excel, Inc.(1)

  Software & Services   Term Loan   8.42% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)   03/07/2023     1,027,882       1,011,702       914,815  

Engage2Excel, Inc.(1)

  Software & Services   Term Loan   8.40% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)   03/07/2023     2,962,633       2,923,106       2,636,743  

Engage2Excel, Inc.(1) (2) (7)

  Software & Services   Revolver   7.71% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)   03/07/2023     257,552       253,005       216,092  

Engage2Excel, Inc.(2) (3)

  Software & Services   Delayed Draw Term Loan   8.75% (P + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   03/07/2023     —         (5,056     (66,449

EnterpriseDB Corporation(1)

  Software & Services   Term Loan   6.50% (L + 4.50%; 0.75% PIK; 1.00% Floor)   06/21/2024     7,844,102       7,708,704       7,706,831  

EnterpriseDB Corporation(2) (3)

  Software & Services   Revolver   6.50% (L + 4.50%; 0.75% PIK; 1.00% Floor)   06/21/2024     —         (11,797     (12,186

Exterro, Inc.(1)

  Software & Services   Term Loan   6.76% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   05/31/2024     5,809,123       5,703,908       5,780,077  

Exterro, Inc.

  Software & Services   Revolver   7.75% (P + 4.50%; 1.00% Floor)   05/31/2024     330,000       325,357       328,350  

Exterro, Inc.(1)

  Software & Services   Initial Term Loan   6.76% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   05/31/2024     2,793,450       2,755,165       2,779,483  

Finalsite Holdings, Inc.(1)

  Software & Services   Term Loan   7.28% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   09/25/2024     3,324,594       3,278,954       3,224,856  

Finalsite Holdings, Inc.(2) (3)

  Software & Services   Revolver   7.75% (P + 4.50%; 1.00% Floor)   09/25/2024     —         (3,327     (7,594

Genesis Acquisition Co.(1)

  Software & Services   Term Loan   5.20% (L + 3.75%)   07/31/2024     1,359,260       1,338,765       1,247,121  

Genesis Acquisition Co.

  Software & Services   Revolver   4.73% (L + 3.75%)   07/31/2024     202,400       199,435       185,702  

Genesis Acquisition Co.(2) (3)

  Software & Services   Delayed Draw Term Loan   4.74% (L + 3.75%)   07/31/2024     —         (2,656     (26,424

GS AcquisitionCo, Inc.(1)

  Software & Services   Term Loan   6.83% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)   05/24/2024     3,553,584       3,513,527       3,429,208  

GS AcquisitionCo, Inc.(2)

  Software & Services   Second Supplemental
Delayed Draw Term Loan
  6.83% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)   05/24/2024     1,149,970       1,135,849       1,081,288  

GS AcquisitionCo, Inc.(2)

  Software & Services   Revolver   6.83% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)   05/24/2024     218,809       214,527       205,407  

Kaseya Inc.(1) (8)

  Software & Services   Term Loan   8.09% (L + 4.00%; 3.00% PIK; 1.00% Floor)   05/02/2025     4,844,900       4,800,677       4,687,441  

Kaseya Inc.(2) (8)

  Software & Services   Revolver   7.50% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)   05/02/2025     372,230       369,014       360,011  

 

See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Portfolio Company

  Industry   Facility Type    

Interest

  Maturity     Funded
Par Amount
    Cost     Fair
Value
 

Kaseya Inc.(2) (8)

  Software & Services     Delayed Draw Term Loan     8.09% (L + 4.00%; 3.00% PIK; 1.00% Floor)     05/02/2025     $ 70,128     $ 64,905     $ 57,337  

Kaseya Inc.(2) (3) (8)

  Software & Services     Delayed Draw Term Loan     8.09% (L + 4.00%; 3.00% PIK; 1.00% Floor)     05/02/2025       —         (2,286     (5,939

Ministry Brands, LLC(1)

  Software & Services     Term Loan     5.62% (L + 4.00%; 1.00% Floor)     12/02/2022       3,136,744       3,127,383       3,058,325  

Ministry Brands, LLC(1)

  Software & Services     Delayed Draw Term Loan     5.62% (L + 4.00%; 1.00% Floor)     12/02/2022       655,979       654,010       639,579  

Real Capital Analytics, Inc.(1)

  Software & Services     Term Loan     6.91% (L + 5.00%, 1.00% Floor)     10/02/2024       4,863,178       4,840,938       4,765,915  

Real Capital Analytics, Inc.(2)

  Software & Services     Revolver     6.32% (L + 5.00%, 1.00% Floor)     10/02/2024       555,792       552,635       541,897  

Real Capital Analytics, Inc.(1)

  Software & Services    
First Supplemental Term
Loan
 
 
  6.91% (L + 5.00%, 1.00% Floor)     10/02/2024       3,019,297       3,005,101       2,958,911  

Selligent, Inc.(15)

  Software & Services     Term Loan     6.96% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     11/05/2024       1,902,253       1,879,343       1,845,186  

Selligent, Inc.(2) (3) (15)

  Software & Services     Revolver     6.96% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     11/03/2023       —         (2,174     (6,020

Sirsi Corporation(1)

  Software & Services     Term Loan     5.75% (L + 4.75%; 1.00% Floor)     03/15/2024       8,908,313       8,796,304       8,551,981  

Sirsi
Corporation(2) (9)

  Software & Services     Revolver     5.75% (L + 4.75%; 1.00% Floor)     03/15/2024       110,748       104,042       88,599  

Smartlinx Solutions, LLC(1)

  Software & Services     Term Loan     7.00% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)     03/04/2026       5,779,256       5,664,318       5,620,327  

Smartlinx Solutions,
LLC(2) (3)

  Software & Services     Revolver     7.00% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)     03/04/2026       —         (5,131     (14,286

Sugarcrm, Inc.(1)

  Software & Services     Term Loan     7.50% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)     07/31/2024       3,600,024       3,550,598       3,573,024  

Sugarcrm, Inc.

  Software & Services     Revolver     7.50% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)     07/31/2024       310,244       306,236       307,917  

Summit Infrastructure Group, Inc.(1)

  Software & Services     Term Loan     5.20% (L + 4.00%; 1.00% Floor)     03/15/2024       7,003,611       6,886,326       7,003,611  

Summit Infrastructure Group, Inc.(2) (3)

  Software & Services     Revolver     5.20% (L + 4.00%; 1.00% Floor)     03/15/2024       —         (8,963     —    

Summit Infrastructure Group, Inc.(2) (3)

  Software & Services     Delayed Draw Term Loan     5.20% (L + 4.00%; 1.00% Floor)     03/15/2024       —         (17,902     —    

Swiftpage, Inc.

  Software & Services     Term Loan A     6.13% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)     06/13/2023       229,216       225,645       221,194  

Swiftpage, Inc.

  Software & Services     Term Loan     6.00% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)     06/13/2023       2,490,452       2,456,950       2,403,286  

Swiftpage, Inc.

  Software & Services     Revolver     7.25% (P + 4.00%; 1.00% Floor)     06/13/2023       225,317       222,411       217,430  

Symplr Software, Inc.(1)

  Software & Services     Term Loan     6.57% (L + 5.50%)     11/28/2025       5,742,372       5,668,272       5,397,829  

Symplr Software, Inc.

  Software & Services     Revolver     6.60% (L + 5.50%)     11/30/2023       296,459       293,141       278,672  

Telesoft Holdings, LLC

  Software & Services     Term Loan     7.45% (L + 6.00%, 1.00% Floor)     12/16/2025       5,968,665       5,839,738       5,700,075  

Telesoft Holdings, LLC(2)

  Software & Services     Revolver     7.00% (L + 6.00%, 1.00% Floor)     12/16/2025       397,911       385,112       371,052  

TRGRP, Inc.(1)

  Software & Services     Term Loan     8.00% (L + 4.50%; 2.50% PIK; 1.00% Floor)     11/01/2023       4,836,525       4,763,567       4,691,430  

TRGRP, Inc.

  Software & Services     Revolver     8.00% (L + 4.50%; 2.50% PIK; 1.00% Floor)     11/01/2023       333,333       328,524       323,333  

TRGRP, Inc.(1)

  Software & Services     Incremental Term Loan     8.00% (L + 4.50%; 2.50% PIK; 1.00% Floor)     11/01/2023       1,080,778       1,062,852       1,048,354  

Velocity Purchaser Corporation(1)

  Software & Services     Term Loan     7.08% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)     12/01/2022       2,815,750       2,784,493       2,815,750  

Velocity Purchaser Corporation(1)

  Software & Services     Term Loan     7.00% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)     12/01/2022       700,038       690,443       700,038  

Velocity Purchaser Corporation

  Software & Services     Revolver     7.00% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)     12/01/2022       193,237       191,131       193,237  

Watermark Insights, LLC(1)

  Software & Services     Term Loan     6.50% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     06/07/2024       2,606,074       2,586,998       2,449,709  

Watermark Insights, LLC(1)

  Software & Services     Delayed Draw Term Loan     6.50% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     06/07/2024       327,047       325,325       307,425  

Purchasing Power, LLC(1)

  Specialty Finance     Term Loan     8.25% (L + 7.25%; 1.00% Floor)     02/06/2024       2,816,062       2,775,000       2,661,178  

Dillon Logistics, Inc.

  Transport &
Logistics
    Term Loan B     9.81% (L + 1.00%; 7.50% PIK, 1.00% Floor)     12/11/2023       1,195,878       1,178,279       717,527  

Dillon Logistics, Inc.

  Transport &
Logistics
    Term Loan A     9.81% (L + 1.00%; 7.50% PIK, 1.00% Floor)     12/11/2023       2,710,658       2,670,661       1,626,395  

Dillon Logistics, Inc.(2) (10)

  Transport &
Logistics
    Revolver     8.71% (L + 7.00%; 1.00% Floor)     12/11/2023       365,443       360,675       202,789  

OSG Bulk Ships, Inc.(1)

  Transport &
Logistics
    Term Loan     5.98% (L + 5.00%)     12/21/2023       5,891,434       5,834,456       5,685,233  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total U.S. 1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

 

    373,483,172       353,520,684  

2nd Lien/Junior Secured Debt —4.35%

           

Brave Parent Holdings, Inc.(1)

  Energy     Term Loan     9.28% (L + 7.50%)     04/17/2026       1,230,107       1,205,643       1,088,644  

 

See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Portfolio Company

  Industry   Facility Type  

Interest

  Maturity     Funded
Par Amount
    Cost     Fair
Value
 

Conterra Ultra Broadband Holdings, Inc.(1)

  Software &
Services
  Term Loan   9.00% (L + 8.00%; 1.00% Floor)     04/30/2027       6,537,710       6,447,439       6,276,202  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total 2nd Lien/Junior Secured Debt

 

    7,653,082       7,364,846  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total U.S. Corporate Debt

 

    381,136,254       360,885,530  

Canadian Corporate Debt - 1.63%

 

1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt - 1.63%

 

JHMCRN Holdings, Inc.(1)(15)

  Business Services   Term Loan   6.81% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)     11/25/2025       846,198       838,144       812,350  

Nuvei Technologies Corp.(1)(15)

  Business Services   Term Loan   6.00% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)     09/29/2025       2,015,143       2,010,808       1,939,575  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Canadian 1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

 

    2,848,952       2,751,925  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Canadian Corporate Debt

 

    2,848,952       2,751,925  

U.S. Preferred Stock - 3.21%

 

Concerto, LLC(11) (12)

  Healthcare & HCIT         65,614     $ 349,977     $ 349,977  

Health Platforms Group, Inc.(12)

  Healthcare & HCIT         16,502       90,761       90,761  

Datarobot, Inc.(12)

  Software & Services         38,190       289,278       289,278  

Degreed, Inc.(12)

  Software & Services         43,819       278,541       377,720  

Heap(12)

  Software & Services         189,617       696,351       696,349  

Netskope, Inc.(12)

  Software & Services         36,144       302,536       302,536  

Phenom People, Inc.(12)

  Software & Services         35,055       220,610       220,612  

Protoscale Rubrik(12)

  Software & Services         25,397       598,212       598,201  

Punchh(12)

  Software & Services         24,262       275,337       275,337  

Symplr Software Intermediate Holdings, Inc.(12)

  Software & Services         1,196       1,160,532       1,230,642  

Workfront, Inc.(12)

  Software & Services         104,058       999,997       999,997  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total U.S. Preferred Stock

 

    5,262,132       5,431,410  

U.S. Common Stock - 0.81%

 

NC Holdings, LLC(12) (13)

  Digital Infrastructure & Services         396,513       439,931       294,754  

Leeds FEG Investors, LLC(12)

  Education         320       321,309       331,162  

INH Group Holdings(12)

  Healthcare & HCIT         484,552       484,552       290,731  

Aggregator, LLC(12)

  Software & Services         417,813       417,813       452,909  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total U.S. Common Stock

 

      1,663,605       1,369,556  

U.S. Warrants - 0.15%

 

Fuze, Inc., Warrants expire 09/20/2029(12)

  Digital Infrastructure & Services         196,328       615,168       190,438  

Degreed, Inc., Warrants expire 05/31/2026(12)

  Software & Services         26,294       46,823       59,425  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total U.S. Warrants

 

      661,991       249,863  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 218.97%(14)

 

  $  391,572,934     $ 370,688,284  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS —(118.97%)

 

    $ (201,398,232
             

 

 

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

 

  $ 169,290,052  

 

+ 

As of March 31, 2020, qualifying assets represented 98.52% of total assets. Under the 1940 Act we may not acquire any non-qualifying assets unless, at the time the acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of our total assets.

* 

Unless otherwise indicated, all securities are valued using significant unobservable inputs, which are categorized as Level 3 assets under the definition of Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Accounting Standards Codification 820 fair value hierarchy.

# 

Percentages are based on net assets.

^ 

Generally, the interest rate on floating interest rate investments is at benchmark rate plus spread. The borrower has an option to choose the benchmark rate, such as the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or the U.S. Prime rate. The spread may change based on the type of rate used. The terms in the consolidated schedule of investments disclose the actual interest rate in effect as of the reporting period. LIBOR loans are typically indexed to 7-day, 30-day, 60-day, 90-day or 180-day LIBOR rates (Weekly,1M L, 2M L, 3M L or 6M L, respectively) at the borrower’s option. LIBOR loans may be subject to interest floors. As of March 31, 2020, rates for weekly 1M L, 2M L, 3M L and 6M L are 0.50%, 0.99%, 1.26%, 1.45% and 1.18%, respectively. As of March 31, 2020, the U.S. Prime rate was 3.25%.

(1) 

Position, or a portion thereof, has been segregated to collateralize ABPCI Direct Lending Fund CLO VI Ltd.

 

See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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(2) 

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. See Note 6 “Commitments and Contingencies”.

(3) 

The negative cost is the result of the capitalized discount being greater than the principal amount outstanding on the loan. The negative fair value is the result of the capitalized discount on the loan.

(4) 

$29,295 of the funded par amount accrues interest at 8.03% (L + 6.25%).

(5) 

$124,648 of the funded par amount accrues interest at 5.32% (L + 4.00%).

(6) 

$295,075 of the funded par amount accrues interest at 6.25% (P + 3.00%).

(7) 

$125,635 of the funded par amount accrues interest at 8.75% (P + 5.50%).

(8) 

Rhode Holdings, Inc. has been renamed to Kaseya Inc. in 2020.

(9) 

$55,374 of the funded par amount accrues interest at 7.00% (P + 3.75%).

(10) 

$62,056 of the funded par amount accrues interest at 9.25% (P + 6.00%).

(11) 

Concerto, LLC is held through ABPCIC Concerto Holdings LLC.

(12) 

Non-income producing investment.

(13) 

NC Holdings LLC is held through ABPCIC NC Holdings LLC.

(14) 

Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for federal income tax purposes is $1,145,114; aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for federal income tax purposes is $22,029,764. Net unrealized depreciation is $20,884,650 based upon a tax cost basis of $391,572,934.

(15) 

Positions considered non-qualified assets therefore excluded from the qualifying assets calculation as noted in footnote + above.

 

L   -   LIBOR
P   -   Prime
PIK   -   Payment-In-Kind

See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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AB Private Credit Investors Corporation

Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2019

 

Portfolio Company

  Industry  

Facility Type

 

Interest

  Maturity      Funded
Par Amount
    Cost     Fair Value  
Investments at Fair Value —238.67% + * # ^  
U.S. Corporate Debt —231.87%  
1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt —226.60%  

Amercareroyal, LLC(1)

  Business Services   Term Loan   6.80% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)     11/25/2025      $ 4,682,293     $ 4,636,124     $ 4,635,470  

BEP Borrower Holdco,
LLC(1)

  Business Services   Term Loan A   6.80% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)     06/12/2024        3,435,477       3,388,842       3,383,945  

BEP Borrower Holdco,
LLC(2)(3)

  Business Services   Revolver   6.80% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)     06/12/2024        —         (5,753     (6,442

BEP Borrower Holdco,
LLC(2)(3)

  Business Services   Delayed Draw Term Loan B   6.80% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)     06/12/2024        —         (22,949     (25,766

BEP Borrower Holdco,
LLC(2)(3)

  Business Services   Delayed Draw Term Loan A   6.80% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)     06/12/2024        —         (11,474     (12,883

Edgewood Partners Holdings LLC(1)

  Business Services   Term Loan   6.05% (L + 4.25%; 1.00% Floor)     09/06/2024        5,622,980       5,572,024       5,568,438  

Metametrics, Inc.(1)

  Business Services   Term Loan   7.89% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)     09/10/2025        5,904,056       5,790,820       5,785,975  

Metametrics, Inc.(2)(3)

  Business Services   Revolver   7.89% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)     09/10/2025        —         (12,365     (13,024

Quirch Foods Holdings,
LLC(1)

  Business Services   Term Loan B   7.93% (L + 6.00%)     12/19/2025        2,117,548       2,098,488       2,096,372  

Single Digits, Inc.(1)

  Business Services   Term Loan   7.95% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)     12/21/2023        3,295,889       3,267,258       3,262,930  

Single Digits, Inc.(2)(3)

  Business Services   Revolver   7.95% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)     12/21/2023        —         (3,315     (4,161

Single Digits, Inc.(2)(3)

  Business Services   Delayed Draw Term Loan   7.95% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)     12/21/2023        —         (8,290     (10,404

Smile Brands, Inc.(1)

  Business Services   Term Loan   6.70% (L + 4.50%)     10/12/2024        1,639,688       1,626,385       1,639,688  

Smile Brands, Inc.(2)

  Business Services   Revolver   8.25% (P + 3.50%)     10/12/2023        33,974       32,034       33,974  

Smile Brands, Inc.(2)

  Business Services   Delayed Draw Term Loan   6.70% (L + 4.50%)     10/12/2024        301,121       296,019       301,121  

GPS Hospitality Holding Company LLC(1)

  Consumer Non-Cyclical   Term Loan B   6.19% (L + 4.25%)     12/08/2025        2,429,318       2,397,496       2,392,878  

Blink Holdings, Inc.(1)

  Consumer Non-Cyclical   Term Loan   6.49% (L + 4.75%; 1.00% Floor)     11/08/2024        1,660,261       1,644,369       1,643,658  

Blink Holdings, Inc.(1)(2)

  Consumer Non-Cyclical   Delayed Draw Term Loan   6.49% (L + 4.75%; 1.00% Floor)     11/08/2024        1,068,410       1,057,010       1,056,534  

Captain D’s, Inc.(1)

  Consumer Non-Cyclical   Term Loan   6.44% (L + 4.50%; 1.00% Floor)     12/15/2023        2,003,178       1,988,982       1,983,146  

Captain D’s, Inc.(2)(5)

  Consumer Non-Cyclical   Revolver   8.25% (P + 3.50%, 1.00% Floor)     12/15/2023        134,587       133,209       132,636  

Lucky Bucks, LLC(1)

  Consumer Non-Cyclical   Term Loan   8.93% (L + 7.00%; 1.00% Floor)     04/10/2023        962,223       949,192       945,384  

Lucky Bucks, LLC(1)(2)(6)

  Consumer Non-Cyclical   Delayed Draw Term Loan   8.91% (L + 7.00%; 1.00% Floor)     04/10/2023        1,043,095       1,028,456       1,023,705  

PF Growth Partners, LLC(1)

  Consumer Non-Cyclical   Term Loan   6.80% (L + 5.00%)     07/11/2025        2,032,211       2,013,134       2,011,889  

PF Growth Partners, LLC(2)

  Consumer Non-Cyclical   Delayed Draw Term Loan   6.74% (L + 5.00%)     07/11/2025        60,071       56,721       56,467  

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC(1)

  Consumer Non-Cyclical   Term Loan   7.30% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     09/24/2023        1,343,338       1,332,936       1,343,338  

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC(2)

  Consumer Non-Cyclical   Revolver   7.30% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     09/24/2023        38,574       37,526       38,574  

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC(2)(3)

  Consumer Non-Cyclical   Delayed Draw Term Loan   7.30% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     09/24/2023        —         (65,980     —    

Ahead Data Blue, LLC(1)

  Digital Infrastructure &
Services
  Term Loan   6.49% (L + 4.75%; 1.00% Floor)     11/08/2024        5,447,119       5,340,940       5,338,177  

Ahead Data Blue, LLC(2)(3)

  Digital Infrastructure &
Services
  Revolver   6.49% (L + 4.75%; 1.00% Floor)     11/08/2024        —         (18,666     (19,225

 

See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Portfolio Company

  Industry  

Facility Type

 

Interest

  Maturity     Funded
Par Amount
    Cost     Fair Value  

EvolveIP, LLC(1)

  Digital
Infrastructure &
Services
  Term Loan A   7.55% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)     06/07/2023       6,633,822       6,536,708       6,534,315  

EvolveIP, LLC(2)(3)

  Digital Infrastructure &
Services
  Revolver   7.55% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)     06/07/2023       —         (8,269     (8,503

EvolveIP, LLC(2)(3)

  Digital
Infrastructure &
Services
  Delayed Draw Term Loan   7.55% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)     06/07/2023       —         (11,028     (11,337

5 Bars, LLC

  Digital
Infrastructure &
Services
  Term Loan   8.30% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)     09/27/2024       4,742,121       4,674,290       4,670,990  

5 Bars, LLC(2)(3)

  Digital
Infrastructure &
Services
  Revolver   8.30% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)     09/27/2024       —         (9,197     (9,700

5 Bars, LLC(2)(3)

  Digital
Infrastructure &
Services
  Delayed Draw Term Loan   8.30% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)     09/27/2024       —         (49,051     (51,732

D1 Holdings LLC

  Digital
Infrastructure &
Services
  Note   7.00%     06/26/2020       32,241       32,241       32,241  

Fuze, Inc.(1)

  Digital
Infrastructure &
Services
  Term Loan   8.34% (L + 6.25%; 1.00% Floor)     09/20/2024       11,015,029       10,961,643       10,513,845  

Fuze, Inc.(2)

  Digital
Infrastructure &
Services
  Revolver   10.00% (P + 5.25%; 1.00% Floor)     09/20/2024       907,120       901,003       848,157  

Fuze, Inc.(2)(3)

  Digital
Infrastructure &
Services
  Delayed Draw Term Loan   8.34% (L + 6.25%; 1.00% Floor)     09/20/2024       —         (586,835     (117,926

InSite Wireless Group, LLC(1)(2)

  Digital
Infrastructure &
Services
  Term Loan   6.28% (L + 4.52%; 0.50% Floor)     03/15/2023       6,833,574       6,700,275       6,670,911  

InSite Wireless Group, LLC

  Digital
Infrastructure &
Services
  Revolver   6.32% (L + 4.52%; 0.50% Floor)     03/15/2023       460,172       455,073       454,419  

AEG Holding Company, Inc.(1)

  Education   Term Loan   7.74% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)     11/20/2023       1,876,255       1,842,769       1,838,730  

AEG Holding Company, Inc.(1)

  Education   Term Loan   7.80% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)     11/20/2023     $ 6,106,250     $ 6,022,723     $ 5,984,125  

AEG Holding Company, Inc.(2)

  Education   Revolver   7.72% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)     11/20/2023       558,432       541,763       536,095  

AEG Holding Company, Inc.(1)

  Education   Delayed Draw Term Loan   7.74% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)     11/20/2023       1,078,211       1,063,994       1,056,647  

BCP Raptor II, LLC(1)(7)

  Energy   Term Loan   6.55% (L + 4.75%)     11/03/2025       5,712,209       5,711,278       5,255,233  

Brazos Delaware II, LLC(1)(7)

  Energy   Term Loan B   5.79% (L + 4.00%)     05/21/2025       4,045,160       3,949,599       3,441,743  

Nine Point Energy, LLC(1)

  Energy   Term Loan   7.24% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     06/07/2024       4,921,875       4,832,047       4,823,438  

Nine Point Energy, LLC(1)(2)(3)

  Energy   Revolver   7.21% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     06/07/2024       —         (5,998     (6,562

Nine Point Energy, LLC(1)(2)

  Energy   Delayed Draw Term Loan   7.24% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     06/07/2024       437,500       406,186       402,500  

Higginbotham Insurance Agency, Inc.

  Financial Services   Incremental Term Loan   6.05% (L + 4.25%, 1.00% Floor)     12/19/2024       1,047,616       1,037,219       1,037,140  

Higginbotham Insurance Agency, Inc.(2)

  Financial Services   Delayed Draw Term Loan   6.05% (L + 4.25%, 1.00% Floor)     12/19/2024       —                

OMH-HealthEdge Holdings,
LLC(1)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan   7.30% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     10/24/2025       3,774,984       3,692,206       3,690,047  

OMH-HealthEdge Holdings,
LLC(2)(3)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Revolver   7.30% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     10/24/2024             (9,940     (10,321

ZBS Alliance Animal Health,
LLC(1)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan   5.97% (L + 4.25%; 1.00% Floor)     11/08/2025       2,721,360       2,668,061       2,666,933  

ZBS Alliance Animal Health,
LLC(2)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Revolver   6.04% (L + 4.25%; 1.00% Floor)     11/08/2025       498,916       485,603       485,309  

ZBS Alliance Animal Health,
LLC(2)(3)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Delayed Draw Term Loan   5.97% (L + 4.25%; 1.00% Floor)     11/08/2025       —         (88,520     (90,712

American Physician Partners, LLC

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan C   8.44% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)     12/21/2021       1,203,704       1,192,634       1,191,667  

 

See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Portfolio Company

  Industry  

Facility Type

 

Interest

  Maturity     Funded
Par Amount
    Cost     Fair Value  

American Physician Partners, LLC(1)

  Healthcare &
HCIT
  Term Loan A   8.44% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)     12/21/2021       5,562,816       5,503,929       5,507,188  

American Physician Partners, LLC(2)

  Healthcare &
HCIT
  Revolver   8.44% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)     12/21/2021       177,601       173,200       173,161  

American Physician Partners, LLC(1)

  Healthcare &
HCIT
  Delayed Draw Term Loan   8.44% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)     12/21/2021       1,049,891       1,039,517       1,039,392  

Analogic Corporation(1)

  Healthcare &
HCIT
  Term Loan   7.80% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)     06/24/2024       2,937,163       2,891,148       2,893,987  

Analogic Corporation(2)

  Healthcare &
HCIT
  Revolver   7.80% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)     06/22/2023       28,696       24,667       24,678  

CutisPharma, Inc.(1)

  Healthcare &
HCIT
  Term Loan   7.79% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)     03/21/2023       7,292,268       7,183,139       7,164,653  

CutisPharma, Inc.(2)(3)

  Healthcare &
HCIT
  Revolver   7.79% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)     03/21/2023       —         (7,096     (8,451

CutisPharma, Inc.(2)(3)

  Healthcare &
HCIT
  Delayed Draw Term Loan   7.79% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)     03/21/2023       —         (7,096     (8,451

Delaware Valley Management Holdings, Inc.(1)

  Healthcare &
HCIT
  Term Loan   7.55% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)     03/21/2024       4,414,146       4,337,516       4,325,863  

Delaware Valley Management Holdings, Inc.(2)

  Healthcare &
HCIT
  Revolver   7.50% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)     03/21/2024       368,816       359,862       358,278  

Delaware Valley Management Holdings, Inc.(2)(3)

  Healthcare &
HCIT
  Delayed Draw Term Loan   7.55% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)     03/21/2024       —         (69,365     (105,376

Ethos Veterinary Health LLC(1) (2)

  Healthcare &
HCIT
  Term Loan   6.80% (L + 5.00%)     05/15/2026       3,382,870       3,343,496       3,340,651  

GHA Buyer, Inc.(1)

  Healthcare &
HCIT
  Term Loan   7.22% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     10/23/2023       570,916       559,588       559,497  

GHA Buyer, Inc.(1)

  Healthcare &
HCIT
  Term Loan   7.30% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     10/23/2023       1,998,132       1,966,554       1,958,169  

GHA Buyer, Inc.(2)(3)

  Healthcare &
HCIT
  Revolver   7.30% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     10/23/2023       —         (3,098     (4,050

GHA Buyer, Inc.(2)(3)

  Healthcare &
HCIT
  Delayed Draw Term Loan   7.22% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     10/23/2023       —         (5,656     (5,709

GHA Buyer, Inc.(2)(3)

  Healthcare &
HCIT
  Delayed Draw Term Loan   7.30% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     10/23/2023       —         (5,175     (6,750

INH Buyer, Inc.(1)

  Healthcare &
HCIT
  Term Loan   10.43% (L + 6.50%; 2.00% PIK, 1.00% Floor)     01/31/2025       8,643,765       8,528,135       8,514,109  

INH Buyer, Inc.(2)(3)

  Healthcare &
HCIT
  Revolver   10.43% (L + 6.50%; 2.00% PIK, 1.00% Floor)     01/31/2024       —         (2,542     (3,088

Pace Health Companies, LLC(1)

  Healthcare &
HCIT
  Term Loan   6.44% (L + 4.50%; 1.00% Floor)     08/02/2024       5,413,237       5,362,021       5,359,104  

Pace Health Companies, LLC(2)(3)

  Healthcare &
HCIT
  Revolver   6.44% (L + 4.50%; 1.00% Floor)     08/02/2024       —         (5,789     (6,167

Pinnacle Dermatology Management,
LLC(1)

  Healthcare &
HCIT
  Term Loan   6.05% (L + 4.25%; 1.00% Floor)     05/18/2023       6,319,034       6,207,891       6,192,653  

Pinnacle Dermatology Management,
LLC(2)(3)

  Healthcare &
HCIT
  Revolver   6.11% (L + 4.25%; 1.00% Floor)     05/18/2023       —         (6,377     (9,368

Pinnacle Dermatology Management,
LLC(2)

  Healthcare &
HCIT
  Delayed Draw Term Loan   6.11% (L + 4.25%; 1.00% Floor)     05/18/2023       1,499,395       1,455,846       1,436,536  

Platinum Dermatology Partners, LLC

  Healthcare &
HCIT
  Term Loan   8.24% (L + 6.25%; 1.00% Floor)     01/03/2023       3,147,110       3,107,800       2,911,076  

Platinum Dermatology Partners, LLC(1)

  Healthcare &
HCIT
  Specified Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment   10.00% (P + 5.25%; 1.00% Floor)     01/03/2023       1,959,465       1,934,744       1,812,505  

Platinum Dermatology Partners, LLC(8)

  Healthcare &
HCIT
  Revolver   10.00% (P + 5.25%; 1.00% Floor)     01/03/2023       498,592       492,422       461,197  

Platinum Dermatology Partners, LLC(1)(9)

  Healthcare &
HCIT
  General Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment   8.20% (L + 6.25%; 1.00% Floor)     01/03/2023       1,422,407       1,404,839       1,315,726  

RCP Encore Acquisition, Inc.(1)

  Healthcare &
HCIT
  Term Loan   6.46% (L + 4.75%; 1.00% Floor)     06/09/2025       3,974,715       3,938,087       3,934,968  

The Center for Orthopedic and Research Excellence, Inc.(1)

  Healthcare &
HCIT
  Term Loan   7.31% (L + 5.25%; 1.00% Floor)     08/15/2025     $ 4,993,841     $ 4,910,901     $ 4,906,449  

The Center for Orthopedic and Research Excellence, Inc.(2)

  Healthcare &
HCIT
  Revolver   7.31% (L + 5.25%; 1.00% Floor)     08/15/2025       34,527       23,105       22,442  

 

See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Portfolio Company

  Industry  

Facility Type

 

Interest

  Maturity     Funded
Par Amount
    Cost     Fair Value  

The Center for Orthopedic and Research Excellence, Inc.(2)(3)

  Healthcare &
HCIT
  Delayed Draw Term Loan   7.31% (L + 5.25%; 1.00% Floor)     08/15/2025       —         (14,181     (15,105

Theranest, LLC(1)

  Healthcare &
HCIT
  Term Loan   6.93% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)     07/24/2023       3,000,000       2,955,526       2,940,000  

Theranest, LLC(2)(3)

  Healthcare &
HCIT
  Revolver   6.93% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)     07/24/2023       —         (6,143     (8,571

Theranest, LLC(1)(2)

  Healthcare &
HCIT
  Delayed Draw Term Loan   6.93% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)     07/24/2023       1,613,143       1,577,054       1,568,143  

RxBenefits, Inc.(1)

  Pharmaceutical   Term Loan A   7.17% (L + 5.25%; 1.00% Floor)     03/28/2025       5,777,984       5,777,984       5,720,204  

RxBenefits, Inc.(2)(3)

  Pharmaceutical   Revolver   7.17% (L + 5.25%; 1.00% Floor)     03/29/2024       —         (4,900     (5,758

Dispatch Track, LLC(1)

  Software &
Services
  Term Loan   6.41% (L + 4.50%; 1.00% Floor)     12/17/2024       6,038,593       5,948,735       5,948,014  

Dispatch Track, LLC(2)

  Software &
Services
  Revolver   6.41% (L + 4.50%; 1.00% Floor)     12/17/2024       132,849       128,320       128,320  

Real Capital Analytics, Inc.(1)

  Software &
Services
  Term Loan   7.09% (L + 5.00%, 1.00% Floor)     10/02/2024       4,863,178       4,839,901       4,838,862  

Real Capital Analytics, Inc.(2)

  Software &
Services
  Revolver   6.90% (L + 5.00%, 1.00% Floor)     10/02/2024       555,792       552,482       552,318  

Real Capital Analytics, Inc.

  Software &
Services
  First Supplemental Term Loan   6.71% (L + 5.00%, 1.00% Floor)     10/02/2024       3,019,297       3,004,200       3,004,200  

Telesoft Holdings, LLC

  Software &
Services
  Term Loan   7.69% (L + 5.75%, 1.00% Floor)     12/16/2025       5,968,665       5,834,630       5,834,370  

Telesoft Holdings, LLC(2)(3)

  Software &
Services
  Revolver   7.69% (L + 5.75%, 1.00% Floor)     12/16/2025       —         (13,366     (13,430

AMI US Holdings, Inc.(1)

  Software &
Services
  Term Loan   7.19% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     04/01/2025       8,256,605       8,108,278       8,091,473  

AMI US Holdings, Inc.(2)

  Software &
Services
  Revolver   7.30% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     04/01/2024       481,626       462,683       459,734  

Avetta, LLC(1)

  Software &
Services
  Term Loan   7.55% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)     04/10/2024       3,287,118       3,206,937       3,221,375  

Avetta, LLC(2)(3)

  Software &
Services
  Revolver   7.55% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)     04/10/2024       —         (7,093     (9,888

Avetta, LLC(1)

  Software &
Services
  Incremental Term Loan B   7.55% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)     04/10/2024       4,326,814       4,249,497       4,240,278  

Avetta, LLC(2)(3)

  Software &
Services
  Delayed Draw Term Loan   7.55% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)     04/10/2024       —         (11,111     (12,360

Broadway Technology, LLC(1)

  Software &
Services
  Term Loan   6.85% (L + 4.75%; 1.00% Floor)     04/01/2024       4,444,603       4,365,514       4,355,711  

Broadway Technology, LLC(2)(3)

  Software &
Services
  Revolver   6.85% (L + 4.75%; 1.00% Floor)     04/01/2024       —         (6,544     (7,677

Businesssolver.com, Inc.(1)

  Software &
Services
  Term Loan   9.41% (L + 7.50%; 1.00% Floor)     05/15/2023       2,588,235       2,551,360       2,588,235  

Businesssolver.com, Inc.(2)(10)

  Software &
Services
  Revolver   9.30% (L + 7.50%; 1.00% Floor)     05/15/2023       129,412       124,990       129,412  

Businesssolver.com, Inc.(1)

  Software &
Services
  Delayed Draw Term Loan   9.41% (L + 7.50%; 1.00% Floor)     05/15/2023       388,235       385,043       388,235  

Degreed, Inc.(1)

  Software &
Services
  Term Loan   8.15% (L + 6.35%; 1.00% Floor)     05/31/2024       2,228,335       2,207,938       2,189,784  

Degreed, Inc.(2)(3)

  Software &
Services
  Revolver   8.15% (L + 6.35%; 1.00% Floor)     05/31/2024       —         (3,698     (7,228

Degreed, Inc.(2)

  Software &
Services
  Delayed Draw Term Loan   8.06% (L + 6.35%; 1.00% Floor)     05/31/2024       1,114,167       1,068,684       1,085,798  

Drilling Info Holdings, Inc.(1)(7)

  Software &
Services
  Term Loan   6.05% (L + 4.25%)     07/30/2025       3,395,236       3,382,377       3,395,236  

E2open LLC(1)

  Software &
Services
  Term Loan   7.66% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)     11/26/2024       4,944,898       4,881,721       4,895,449  

E2open LLC(2)(3)

  Software &
Services
  Revolver   7.66% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)     11/26/2024       —         (3,830     (3,114

Engage2Excel, Inc.(1)

  Software &
Services
  Term Loan   8.42% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)     03/07/2023       1,030,478       1,013,050       1,009,868  

Engage2Excel, Inc.(1)

  Software &
Services
  Term Loan   8.71% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)     03/07/2023       2,970,191       2,927,623       2,910,787  

Engage2Excel, Inc.(1)(2)(11)

  Software &
Services
  Revolver   10.25% (P + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     03/07/2023       251,270       246,280       243,732  

 

See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Portfolio Company

  Industry  

Facility Type

 

Interest

  Maturity     Funded
Par Amount
    Cost     Fair Value  

Engage2Excel, Inc.(2)(3)

  Software &
Services
  Delayed Draw Term Loan   10.25% (P + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     03/07/2023       —         (5,481     (6,645

EnterpriseDB Corporation(1)

  Software &
Services
  Term Loan   7.33% (L + 4.50%; 0.75% PIK; 1.00% Floor)     06/21/2024       7,829,259       7,687,008       7,711,820  

EnterpriseDB Corporation(2)(3)

  Software &
Services
  Revolver   7.33% (L + 4.50%; 0.75% PIK; 1.00% Floor)     06/21/2024       —         (12,478     (10,445

Exterro, Inc.(1)

  Software &
Services
  Term Loan   7.41% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     05/31/2024       5,945,987       5,834,920       5,916,257  

Exterro, Inc.(2)(3)

  Software &
Services
  Revolver   7.41% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     05/31/2024       —         (4,915     (1,650

Exterro, Inc.(1)

  Software &
Services
  Initial Term Loan   7.41% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     05/31/2024       2,866,875       2,825,603       2,852,541  

Finalsite Holdings, Inc.(1)

  Software &
Services
  Term Loan   6.93% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)     09/25/2024       3,333,032       3,285,122       3,283,036  

Finalsite Holdings, Inc.(2)(3)

  Software &
Services
  Revolver   6.93% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)     09/25/2024       —         (3,509     (3,797

Genesis Acquisition Co.(1)

  Software &
Services
  Term Loan   5.69% (L + 3.75%)     07/31/2024       1,362,701       1,341,127       1,335,447  

Genesis Acquisition Co.(2)

  Software &
Services
  Revolver   5.69% (L + 3.75%)     07/31/2024       70,840       67,715       66,792  

Genesis Acquisition Co.(2)(3)

  Software &
Services
  Delayed Draw Term Loan   5.69% (L + 3.75%)     07/31/2024       —         (2,804     (3,645

GS AcquisitionCo, Inc.(1)

  Software &
Services
  Term Loan   7.55% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)     05/24/2024       2,716,747       2,685,271       2,682,788  

GS AcquisitionCo, Inc.(2)

  Software &
Services
  Second Supplemental Delayed Draw Term Loan   7.55% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)     05/24/2024       205,022       191,520       190,366  

GS AcquisitionCo, Inc.(2)

  Software &
Services
  Revolver   7.55% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)     05/24/2024       193,445       189,956       189,667  

Ministry Brands, LLC(1)

  Software &
Services
  Term Loan   5.85% (L + 4.00%; 1.00% Floor)     12/02/2022       3,144,605       3,134,417       3,128,882  

Ministry Brands, LLC(1)

  Software &
Services
  Delayed Draw Term Loan   5.85% (L + 4.00%; 1.00% Floor)     12/02/2022       657,623       655,480       654,335  

Rhode Holdings, Inc.(1)

  Software &
Services
  Term Loan   8.72% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% PIK; 1.00% Floor)     05/02/2025       4,477,141       4,437,548       4,387,598  

Rhode Holdings, Inc.(2)

  Software &
Services
  Revolver   8.30% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)     05/02/2025       214,851       211,489       207,332  

Rhode Holdings, Inc.(2)

  Software &
Services
  Delayed Draw Term Loan   8.69% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% PIK; 1.00% Floor)     05/02/2025       69,949       64,481       63,878  

Selligent, Inc.(19)

  Software &
Services
  Term Loan   7.45% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     11/05/2024       1,907,069       1,883,067       1,878,463  

Selligent, Inc.(2)(3)(19)

  Software &
Services
  Revolver   7.45% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     11/03/2023       —         (2,323     (3,010

Sirsi Corporation(1)

  Software &
Services
  Term Loan   6.49% (L + 4.75%; 1.00% Floor)     03/15/2024       8,965,418       8,846,501       8,830,937  

Sirsi Corporation(2)(12)

  Software &
Services
  Revolver   8.50% (P + 3.75%; 1.00% Floor)     03/15/2024     $ 221,497     $ 214,397     $ 213,190  

Sugarcrm, Inc.(1)

  Software &
Services
  Term Loan   8.30% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)     07/31/2024       3,600,024       3,548,249       3,600,024  

Sugarcrm, Inc.(2)(3)

  Software &
Services
  Revolver   8.54% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)     07/31/2024       —         (4,235     —    

Summit Infrastructure Group, Inc.(1)

  Software &
Services
  Term Loan   5.75% (L + 4.00%; 1.00% Floor)     03/15/2024       7,019,794       6,895,695       6,879,398  

Summit Infrastructure Group, Inc.(2)(3)

  Software &
Services
  Revolver   5.75% (L + 4.00%; 1.00% Floor)     03/15/2024       —         (9,518     (11,258

Summit Infrastructure Group, Inc.(2)(3)

  Software &
Services
  Delayed Draw Term Loan   5.75% (L + 4.00%; 1.00% Floor)     03/15/2024       —         (19,006     (22,515

 

See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Portfolio Company

  Industry  

Facility Type

 

Interest

  Maturity     Funded
Par Amount
    Cost     Fair Value  

Swiftpage, Inc.

  Software &
Services
  Term Loan A   7.24% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     06/13/2023     $ 229,796     $ 225,972     $ 225,200  

Swiftpage, Inc.

  Software &
Services
  Term Loan   7.30% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     06/13/2023       2,496,789       2,460,901       2,446,853  

Swiftpage, Inc.(2)(3)

  Software &
Services
  Revolver   7.30% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     06/13/2023             (3,128     (4,506

Symplr Software, Inc.(1)(13)

  Software &
Services
  Term Loan   7.94% (L + 6.00%)     11/28/2025       5,756,909       5,680,081       5,670,556  

Symplr Software, Inc.(2)(13)

  Software &
Services
  Revolver   7.94% (L + 6.00%)     11/30/2023       268,631       265,115       264,184  

TRGRP, Inc.(1)

  Software &
Services
  Term Loan   8.80% (L + 4.50%; 2.50% PIK; 1.00% Floor)     11/01/2023       4,806,090       4,728,641       4,709,968  

TRGRP, Inc.(2)(3)

  Software &
Services
  Revolver   8.80% (L + 4.50%; 2.50% PIK; 1.00% Floor)     11/01/2023             (5,139     (6,667

TRGRP, Inc.(1)

  Software &
Services
  Incremental Term Loan   8.80% (L + 4.50%; 2.50% PIK; 1.00% Floor)     11/01/2023       1,073,976       1,054,948       1,052,497  

Velocity Purchaser Corporation(1)

  Software &
Services
  Term Loan   7.80% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)     12/01/2022       2,815,750       2,781,894       2,815,750  

Velocity Purchaser Corporation(1)

  Software &
Services
  Term Loan   7.79% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)     12/01/2022       700,038       689,647       700,038  

Velocity Purchaser Corporation(2)(3)

  Software &
Services
  Revolver   7.80% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)     12/01/2022             (2,300      

Watermark Insights, LLC(1)

  Software &
Services
  Term Loan   7.29% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     06/07/2024       2,612,705       2,592,613       2,586,578  

Watermark Insights, LLC(1)

  Software &
Services
  Delayed Draw Term Loan   7.29% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     06/07/2024       327,878       326,063       324,599  

Purchasing Power, LLC(1)

  Specialty Finance   Term Loan   8.96% (L + 7.25%; 1.00% Floor)     02/06/2024       2,854,850       2,810,973       2,804,891  

Dillon Logistics, Inc.(1)

  Transport &
Logistics
  Term Loan B   10.48% (L + 3.00%; 5.00% PIK; 1.00% Floor)     12/11/2023       1,172,909       1,154,246       1,089,984  

Dillon Logistics, Inc.(1)

  Transport &
Logistics
  Term Loan A   10.48% (L + 3.00%; 5.00% PIK; 1.00% Floor)     12/11/2023       2,658,594       2,616,179       2,470,631  

Dillon Logistics, Inc.(2)(14)

  Transport &
Logistics
  Revolver   8.90% (L + 7.00%; 1.00% Floor)     12/11/2023       365,443       360,395       336,694  

OSG Bulk Ships, Inc.(1)

  Transport &
Logistics
  Term Loan   6.69% (L + 5.00%)     12/21/2023       6,017,292       5,955,690       5,942,076  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total 1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

        329,471,892       327,560,477  

2nd Lien/Junior Secured Debt —5.27%

 

Brave Parent Holdings, Inc.(1)

  Energy   Term Loan   9.43% (L + 7.50%)     04/17/2026       1,230,107       1,204,314       1,180,902  

Conterra Ultra Broadband Holdings, Inc.(1)

  Software &
Services
  Term Loan   9.70% (L + 8.00%; 1.00% Floor)     04/30/2027       6,537,710       6,445,244       6,439,645  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total 2nd Lien/Junior Secured Debt

        7,649,558       7,620,547  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total U.S. Corporate Debt

        337,121,450       335,181,024  

Canadian Corporate Debt—1.95%

       

1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt —1.95%

       

JHMCRN Holdings, Inc.(1)(19)

  Business Services   Term Loan   6.80% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)     11/25/2025       846,198       837,854       837,736  

Nuvei Technologies Corp.(1)(4)(19)

  Business Services   Term Loan   6.80% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)     09/29/2025       2,015,143       2,010,646       1,994,992  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total 1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

        2,848,500       2,832,728  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Canadian Corporate Debt

        2,848,500       2,832,728  

Portfolio Company

 

Industry

          Shares     Cost     Fair Value  

U.S. Preferred Stock —3.36%

       

Concerto, LLC(15)(16)

  Healthcare & HCIT         65,614     $ 349,977     $ 349,977  

Datarobot, Inc.(16)

  Software & Services         38,190       289,278       289,278  

Degreed, Inc.(16)

  Software & Services         43,819       278,541       278,540  

Heap(16)

  Software & Services         189,617       696,351       696,351  

Protoscale Rubrik(16)

  Software & Services         25,397       598,212       598,201  

Punchh(16)

  Software & Services         24,262       275,337       275,337  

Symplr Software Intermediate Holdings, Inc.(16)

  Software & Services         1,196       1,160,531       1,374,165  

Workfront, Inc.(16)

  Software & Services         104,058       999,998       999,998  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total U.S. Preferred Stock

        4,648,225       4,861,847  

 

See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Portfolio Company

 

Industry

          Shares     Cost     Fair Value  

U.S. Common Stock —1.05%

       

NC Holdings, LLC(16)(17)

  Digital Infrastructure & Services         360,996       400,525       400,525  

Leeds FEG Investors, LLC(16)

  Education         320       321,309       359,147  

INH Group Holdings(16)

  Healthcare & HCIT         484,552       484,552       290,731  

Aggregator, LLC(16)

  Software & Services         417,813       417,813       467,950  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total U.S. Common Stock

        1,624,199       1,518,353  

U.S. Warrants —0.44%

       

Degreed, Inc., Warrants expire 05/31/2026(16)

  Software & Services         17,749       27,511       27,511  

Fuze, Inc., Warrants expire 09/20/2029(16)

  Digital Infrastructure & Services         184,665     $ 603,855     $ 603,855  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total U.S. Warrants

        631,366       631,366  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—238.67%(18)

 

  $ 346,873,740     $ 345,025,318  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS —(138.67%)

 

    $ (200,462,923
         

 

 

 

NET ASSETS—100.00%

 

    $ 144,562,395  
             

 

 

 

 

+ 

As of December 31, 2019, qualifying assets represented 98.38% of total assets. Under the 1940 Act we may not acquire any non-qualifying assets unless, at the time the acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of our total assets.

* 

Unless otherwise indicated, all securities are valued using significant unobservable inputs, which are categorized as Level 3 assets under the definition of Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Accounting Standards Codification 820 fair value hierarchy.

# 

Percentages are based on net assets.

^ 

Generally, the interest rate on floating interest rate investments is at benchmark rate plus spread. The borrower has an option to choose the benchmark rate, such as the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or the U.S. Prime Rate. The spread may change based on the type of rate used. The terms in the consolidated schedule of investments disclose the actual interest rate in effect as of the reporting period. LIBOR loans are typically indexed to 30-day, 60-day, 90-day or 180-day LIBOR rates (1M L, 2M L, 3M L or 6M L, respectively) at the borrower’s option. LIBOR loans may be subject to interest floors. As of December 31, 2019, rates for 1M L, 2M L, 3M L and 6M L are 1.76%, 1.83%, 1.91% and 1.91%, respectively. As of December 31, 2019, the U.S. Prime Rate was 4.75%. See Note 4 “Borrowings.”

(1) 

Position, or a portion thereof, has been segregated to collateralize ABPCI Direct Lending Fund CLO VI Ltd.

(2) 

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. See Note 6 “Commitments and Contingencies”.

(3) 

The negative cost is the result of the capitalized discount being greater than the principal amount outstanding on the loan. The negative fair value is the result of the capitalized discount on the loan.

(4) 

Pivotal Payments, Inc. was renamed to Nuvei Technologies Corp. in 2019.

(5) 

$56,565 of the funded par amount accrues interest at 6.35% (L + 4.50%).

(6) 

$29,780 of the funded par amount accrues interest at 10.75 (P + 6.00%).

(7) 

Categorized as Level 2 assets under the definition of ASC 820 fair value hierarchy.

(8) 

$124,648 of the funded par amount accrues interest at 8.24% (L + 6.25%).

(9) 

$293,434 of the funded par amount accrues interest at 10.00% (P + 5.25%).

(10) 

$45,294 of the funded par amount accrues interest at 11.25% (P + 6.50%).

(11) 

$78,522 of the funded par amount accrues interest at 8.49% (L + 6.50%).

(12) 

$110,748 of the funded par amount accrues interest at 6.54% (L + 4.75%).

(13) 

Caliper Software, Inc. has been renamed to Symplr Software, Inc. in 2019.

(14) 

$62,056 of the funded par amount accrues interest at 10.75% (P + 6.00%).

(15) 

Concerto, LLC is held through ABPCIC Concerto Holdings LLC.

(16) 

Non-income producing investment.

(17) 

NC Holdings LLC is held through ABPCIC NC Holdings LLC.

(18) 

Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for federal income tax purposes is $1,824,555, aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for federal income tax purposes is $3,672,977. Net unrealized depreciation is $1,848,422 based upon a tax cost basis of $346,873,740.

(19) 

Positions considered non-qualifying assets therefore excluded from the qualifying assets calculation as noted in footnote + above.

 

L   -   LIBOR
P   -   Prime
PIK   -   Payment-In-Kind

 

See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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AB Private Credit Investors Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

March 31, 2020

1. Organization

AB Private Credit Investors Corporation (the “Fund,” “we,” “our,” and “us”), an externally managed, non-diversified, closed-end, management investment company that elected to be regulated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), was incorporated under the laws of the state of Maryland on February 6, 2015. The Fund was formed to invest in primary-issue middle-market credit opportunities that are directly sourced and privately negotiated. AB Private Credit Investors LLC serves as the Fund’s external investment adviser (the “Adviser”).

Prior to 2017, there were no significant operations other than the sale and issuance of 100 shares of common stock, par value $0.01, on June 27, 2016, at an aggregate purchase price of $1,000 ($10.00 per share) to the Adviser. The sale of common shares was approved by the unanimous consent of the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). In addition, prior to commencing operations in 2017, on May 26, 2017, the Fund issued and sold an additional 2,400 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 at an aggregate purchase price of $24,000 ($10.00 per share) to the Adviser. That sale was also approved by the unanimous consent of the Fund’s Board.

The Fund is conducting private offerings (each a “Private Offering”) of its common stock to investors in reliance on an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). At the closing of any Private Offering, each investor will make a capital commitment (a “Capital Commitment”) to purchase shares of the Fund’s common stock pursuant to a subscription agreement entered into with the Fund. Investors will be required to fund drawdowns to purchase shares of the Fund’s common stock up to the amount of their respective Capital Commitment on an as-needed basis each time the Fund delivers a capital draw-down notice to its investors.

On September 29, 2017, the Fund completed the initial closing (“Initial Closing”) of its Private Offering after entering into subscription agreements (collectively, the “Subscription Agreements”) with several investors, providing for the private placement of the Fund’s common shares. At March 31, 2020, the Fund had total Capital Commitments of $418,448,516, of which 56% is unfunded. Capital Commitments may be drawn down by the Fund on a pro rata basis, as needed (including follow-on investments), for paying the Fund’s expenses, including fees under the Advisory Agreement, and/or maintaining a reserve account for the payment of future expenses or liabilities.

There were no operating activities from February 6, 2015 to November 15, 2017. As described above, the Fund completed its Initial Closing on September 29, 2017, and commenced operations on November 15, 2017. The Fund’s fiscal year ends on December 31.

On December 19, 2018, the Adviser established ABPCIC Funding I LLC (“ABPCIC Funding”), a Delaware limited liability company. ABPCIC Funding is 100% owned by the Fund and is consolidated in the Fund’s consolidated financial statements commencing from the date of its formation.

On June 14, 2019, the Adviser established ABPCI Direct Lending Fund CLO VI Ltd (“CLO VI”), an exempted company incorporated with limited liability under the laws of the Cayman Islands. CLO VI is 100% owned by the Fund and is consolidated in the Fund’s consolidated financial statements.

On August 9, 2019, ABPCIC Funding and CLO VI entered into a merger agreement, pursuant to which ABPCIC Funding agreed to merge with and into CLO VI, with CLO VI as the surviving entity. CLO VI issued Class B, Class C and Subordinated Notes to the Fund through AB PCI Direct Lending Fund CLO VI Depositor LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund established on August 9, 2019.

On September 25, 2019, the Fund established ABPCIC NC Holdings LLC (“ABPCIC NC”), through which the Fund made an investment. ABPCIC NC is 100% owned by the Fund and is consolidated in the Fund’s consolidated financial statements commencing from the date of its formation.

 

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On December 17, 2019, the Fund established ABPCIC Concerto Holdings LLC (“ABPCIC Concerto”), through which the Fund made an investment. ABPCIC Concerto is 100% owned by the Fund and is consolidated in the Fund’s consolidated financial statements commencing from the date of its formation.

On February 7, 2020, the Fund and an affiliate of Abbott Capital Management, LLC (“Abbott”) became members of, ABPCIC Equity Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a special purpose vehicle designed to invest in private equity investments sourced by Abbott. The Fund owns 100% of the Class L Units and 93% of the Class A Units of ABPCIC Equity Holdings, LLC, which had not commenced operations as of March 31, 2020.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The Fund is an investment company under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and follows the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies. The Fund has prepared the consolidated financial statements and related financial information pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Articles 6 and 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, we have not included in this quarterly report all of the information and notes required by GAAP for annual financial statements. In the opinion of management, the unaudited financial information for the interim period presented in this report reflects all normal and recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of financial position and results from operations. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of operating results for an entire year.

The functional currency of the Fund is U.S. dollars and these consolidated financial statements have been prepared in that currency.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Fund and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

Reclassifications

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation, with no significant effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash consists of demand deposits and money market accounts. Cash is carried at cost, which approximates fair value. The Fund maintains deposits of its cash with financial institutions, and, at times, cash held in bank accounts may exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insured limit. The Fund considers all highly liquid investments, with original maturities of less than ninety days, as cash equivalents.

Revenue Recognition

Investment transactions are recorded on a trade-date basis. Interest income is recognized on an accrual basis. Interest income on debt instruments is accrued and recognized for those issuers who are currently paying in full or expected to pay in full. For those issuers who are in default or expected to default, interest is not accrued and is only recognized when received. Generally, when interest and/or principal payments on a loan become past due, or if the Fund otherwise does not expect the borrower to be able to service its debt and other obligations, the Fund will place the loan on non-accrual status and will cease recognizing interest income on that loan for financial reporting purposes until all principal and interest have been brought current through payment or due to restructuring such that the interest income is deemed to be collectible. The Fund generally restores non-accrual loans to accrual status when past due principal and interest is paid and, in the management’s judgment, is likely to remain current. Interest income and expense include discounts accreted and premiums amortized on certain debt instruments as determined in good faith by the Adviser and calculated using the effective interest method. Loan origination fees, original issue discounts and market discounts or premiums are capitalized as part of the underlying cost of the investments and accreted or amortized over the life of the investment as interest income.

 

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Realized gains and losses on investment transactions are determined on the specific identification method.

Certain investments in debt securities may contain a contractual payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest provision. The PIK provisions generally feature the obligation, or the option, at each interest payment date of making interest payments in (i) cash, (ii) additional debt or (iii) a combination of cash and additional debt. PIK interest, computed at the contractual rate specified in the investment’s credit agreement, is accrued as interest income and recorded as interest receivable up to the interest payment date. On the interest payment date, the accrued interest receivable attributable to PIK is added to the principal balance of the investment. When additional debt is received on the interest payment date, it typically has the same terms, including maturity dates and interest rates, as the original loan. PIK interest generally becomes due on the investment’s maturity date or call date.

The Fund may earn various fees during the life of the loans. Such fees include, but are not limited to, syndication, commitment, administration, prepayment and amendment fees, some of which are paid to the Fund on an ongoing basis. These fees and any other income are recognized as earned.

Credit Facility Related Costs, Expenses and Deferred Financing Costs

The Revolving Credit Facility (as defined in Note 4) is recorded at carrying value, which approximates fair value. Interest expense and unused commitment fees on the Revolving Credit Facility are recorded on an accrual basis. Unused commitment fees are included in interest and borrowing expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. Deferred financing costs include capitalized expenses related to the closing of the Revolving Credit Facility. Amortization of deferred financing costs is computed on the straight-line basis over the contractual term. The amortization of such costs is included in interest and borrowing expenses in the consolidated statements of operations, with any unamortized amounts included in deferred financing costs on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities.

Notes Payable Related Costs, Expenses and Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs

The Notes (as defined in Note 4) are recorded at carrying value. Interest expense on notes payable is recorded on an accrual basis. Debt issuance costs relating to notes payable are amortized on a straight-line basis over the contractual term and included in interest and borrowing expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. The unamortized debt issuance costs are included as a direct reduction of the carrying value of the notes payable (i.e. a contra liability).

Upon early termination or partial principal pay down of the Notes, the unamortized costs related to the Notes are accelerated into interest and borrowing expenses on the Fund’s consolidated statements of operations.

Income Taxes

ASC 740, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“ASC 740”) provides guidance on the accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions. ASC 740 requires the evaluation of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Fund’s tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold are recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. Based on its analysis of its tax position for all open tax years (the current and prior two years), the Fund has concluded that it does not have any uncertain tax positions that met the recognition or measurement criteria of ASC 740. Such open tax years remain subject to examination and adjustment by tax authorities.

The Fund has elected to be treated and intends to continue to be treated for federal income tax purposes as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). So long as the Fund is able to maintain its status as a RIC, it intends not to be subject to U.S. federal income tax on the portion of its taxable income and gains distributed to stockholders, if any. To qualify for RIC tax treatment, the Fund is required to distribute at least 90% of its investment company taxable income annually, meet diversification and income requirements quarterly, meet gross income requirements annually and file Form 1120-RIC, as provided by the Code. In order for the Fund 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

 

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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 Fund, 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. The Fund will accrue excise tax on estimated undistributed taxable income as required. For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, the Fund accrued excise taxes of $0 and $0, respectively. As of March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, $0 and $0, respectively, of accrued excise taxes remained payable.

The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which the Fund invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued and applied to net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized gain (loss) as such income and/or gains are earned.

The Fund remains subject to examination by U.S. federal and state jurisdictions, as well as international jurisdictions, and upon completion of these examinations (if undertaken by the taxing jurisdiction) tax adjustments may be necessary and retroactive to all open tax years.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, if any, at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses recorded during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences could be material.

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 Fund 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 stockholder’s tax basis in its shares. These book/tax differences are either temporary or permanent in nature. To the extent these differences are permanent they are charged or credited to paid-in capital in excess of par, accumulated undistributed net investment income or accumulated net realized gain (loss), 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 Fund’s annual RIC tax return. Distributions to common stockholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The amount to be paid out as a distribution is determined by the Board each quarter and is generally based upon the earnings estimated by the Adviser. The Fund may pay distributions to its stockholders 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 Fund intends to timely distribute to its stockholders substantially all of its annual taxable income for each year, except that the Fund may retain certain net capital gains for reinvestment and, depending upon the level of the Fund’s taxable income earned in a year, the Fund may choose to carry forward taxable income for distribution in the following year and pay any applicable U.S. federal excise tax. The specific tax characteristics of the Fund’s distributions will be reported to stockholders after the end of the calendar year. All distributions will be subject to available funds, and no assurance can be given that the Fund will be able to declare such distributions in future periods.

The Fund has adopted a dividend reinvestment plan that provides for stockholders to receive dividends or other distributions declared by the Board in cash unless a stockholder elects to “opt in” to the dividend reinvestment plan. As a result, if the Board declares a cash distribution, then the stockholders who have “opted in” to the dividend reinvestment plan will have their cash distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of common stock, rather than receiving the cash distribution.

3. Related Party Transactions

Advisory Agreement

On November 13, 2019, the Fund entered into the Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement (the “Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement”), replacing the advisory agreement the Fund entered into with the Adviser on July 27, 2017 (the “Advisory

 

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Agreement”), pursuant to which the Fund will pay the Adviser, quarterly in arrears, a base management fee calculated at an annual rate of 1.50%. The base management fee is calculated based on a percentage of the average outstanding assets of the Fund (which equals the gross value of equity and debt instruments, including investments made utilizing leverage), excluding cash and cash equivalents, during such fiscal quarter. The average outstanding assets is calculated by taking the average of the amount of assets of the Fund at the beginning and end of each month that occurs during the calculation period. The base management fee is calculated and paid quarterly in arrears but will be accrued monthly by the Fund over the fiscal quarter for which such base management fee is paid. The base management fee for any partial month or quarter is appropriately prorated. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Fund incurred a management fee of $1,352,351, of which $1,227,046 was voluntarily waived by the Adviser. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Fund incurred a management fee of $615,859, of which $63,171 was voluntarily waived by the Adviser. As of March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, $1,147,126 and $1,053,696, respectively, of accrued management fee remained payable.

The Fund will also pay the Adviser an incentive fee that provides the Adviser with a share of the income that the Adviser generates for the Fund. The incentive fee will consist of an income-based incentive fee component and a capital-gains component, which are largely independent of each other, with the result that one component may be payable even if the other is not.

Income-Based Incentive Fee: The income-based incentive fee is calculated and payable quarterly in arrears based on the Fund’s net investment income prior to any deductions with respect to such income-based incentive fees and capital gains incentive fees (“Pre-incentive Fee Net Investment Income” or “PIFNII”) for the quarter, as further described below. PIFNII means interest income, dividend income and any other income (including any other fees, such as commitment, origination, structuring, diligence, managerial and consulting fees or other fees the Fund receives from portfolio companies) that the Fund accrues during the fiscal quarter, minus the Fund’s operating expenses for the quarter (including the base management fee, expenses payable under the administration agreement (the “Administration Agreement”) we have entered into with State Street Bank and Trust (the “Administrator”), and any interest expense and dividends paid on any issued and outstanding indebtedness or preferred stock, respectively, but excluding, for avoidance of doubt, the income-based incentive fee accrued under GAAP). PIFNII also includes, in the case of investments with a deferred interest feature (such as original issue discount, debt instruments with pay-in-kind interest and zero-coupon securities), accrued income that the Fund has not yet received in cash. The Adviser is not under any obligation to reimburse the Fund for any part of the income-based incentive fees it received that was based on accrued interest that the Fund never actually received.

PIFNII does not include any realized capital gains, realized capital losses or unrealized capital appreciation or depreciation. Because of the structure of the income-based incentive fee, it is possible that the Fund may accrue such income-based incentive fee in a quarter where the Fund incurs a net loss. For example, if the Fund receives PIFNII in excess of a hurdle rate (as defined below) for a quarter, the Fund will accrue the applicable income-based incentive fee even if the Fund has incurred a realized and/or unrealized capital loss in that quarter. However, cash payment of the income-based incentive fee may be deferred in this situation, subject to the restrictions detailed at the end of this section.

PIFNII, expressed as a rate of return on the average value of the Fund’s net assets (defined as total assets, less indebtedness and before taking into account any incentive fees payable during the period) as of the first day of each month during the course of the immediately preceding calendar quarter, will be compared to various “hurdle rates,” with the income-based incentive fee rate of return increasing at each hurdle rate.

Description of Quarterly Incentive Fee Calculations

The Fund pays the Adviser an income-based incentive fee with respect to PIFNII in each calendar quarter as follows:

 

   

No income-based incentive fee in any calendar quarter in which PIFNII does not exceed 1.5% per quarter (6% per annum), the “6% Hurdle Rate”;

 

   

100% of PIFNII with respect to that portion of such PIFNII, if any, that exceeds the 6% Hurdle Rate but is less than 1.67% in any calendar quarter (the “6% Catch-up Cap”), approximately 6.67% per annum. This portion of PIFNII (which exceeds the 6% Hurdle Rate but is less than the 6% Catch-up Cap) is referred to as the “6% Catch-up.” The 6% Catch-up is meant to provide the Adviser with 10.0% of the PIFNII as if hurdle rate did not apply if this net investment income exceeded 1.67% but was less than 1.94% in any calendar quarter; and

 

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10.0% of the amount of PIFNII, if any, that exceeds the 6% Catch-up Cap, but is less than 1.94% (the “7% Hurdle Rate”), approximately 7.78% per annum. The 7% Hurdle Rate is meant to limit the Adviser to 10% of the PIFNII until the amount of PIFNII exceeds 1.94%, approximately 7.78% per annum; and

 

   

100% of PIFNII with respect to that portion of such PIFNII, if any, that exceeds the 7% Hurdle Rate but is less than 2.06% in any calendar quarter (the “7% Catch-up Cap”), approximately 8.24% per annum. This portion of PIFNII (which exceeds the 7% Hurdle Rate but is less than the 7% Catch-up Cap) is referred to as the “7% Catch-up.” The 7% Catch-up is meant to provide the Adviser with 15.0% of the PIFNII as if a hurdle rate did not apply if this net investment income exceeded 2.06% but was less than 2.35% in any calendar quarter; and

 

   

15.0% of the amount of PIFNII, if any, that exceeds the 7% Catch-up Cap, but is less than 2.35% (the “8% Hurdle Rate”, approximately 9.41% per annum). The 8% Hurdle Rate is meant to limit the Adviser to 15% of the PIFNII until the amount of PIFNII exceeds 2.35%, approximately 9.41% per annum; and

 

   

100% of PIFNII with respect to that portion of such PIFNII, if any, that exceeds the 8% Hurdle Rate but is less than 2.50% in any calendar quarter (the “8% Catch-up Cap”), approximately 10% per annum. This portion of PIFNII(which exceeds the 8% Hurdle Rate but is less than the 8% Catch-up cap) is referred to as the “8% Catch-up”. The 8% Catch-up is meant to provide the Adviser with 20.0% of the PIFNII as if a hurdle rate did not apply if this net investment income exceeded 2.50% in any calendar quarter; and

 

   

20.0% of the amount of PIFNII, if any, that exceeds 2.50% in any calendar quarter.

For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Fund incurred income-based incentive fees of $769,023, of which $486,784, was voluntarily waived by the Adviser. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Fund incurred income-based incentive fees of $106,087, of which $76,072, was voluntarily waived by the Adviser. As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, $1,331,530, and $1,049,291 remained payable.

Capital Gains Incentive Fee: The capital gains incentive fee is determined and payable at the end of each fiscal year as 20% of aggregate cumulative realized capital gains from the date of the Fund’s election to be regulated as a BDC through the end of that year, computed net of all aggregate cumulative realized capital losses and aggregate cumulative unrealized depreciation through the end of such year, less the aggregate amount of any previously paid capital gain incentive fees. For the foregoing purpose, “aggregate cumulative realized capital gains” will not include any unrealized appreciation. For accounting purposes only, we are required under GAAP to accrue a hypothetical capital gains incentive fee based upon net realized gains and unrealized depreciation for that calendar year (in accordance with the terms of the Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement), plus unrealized appreciation on investments held at the end of the period. The accrual of this hypothetical capital gains incentive fee assumes all unrealized capital gain and loss is realized in order to reflect a hypothetical capital gains incentive fee that would be payable to the Adviser at each measurement date. The capital gains incentive fee is not subject to any minimum return to stockholders. If such amount is negative, then no capital gains incentive fee will be payable for such year. Additionally, if the Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement is terminated as of a date that is not a calendar year end, the termination date will be treated as though it were a calendar year end for purposes of calculating and paying the capital gains incentive fee.

Since inception, no capital gains incentive fees have been incurred or are payable as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, and for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019.

The amount of capital gains incentive fee expense related to a hypothetical liquidation of the portfolio (and assuming no other changes in realized or unrealized gains and losses) would only become payable to the Adviser in the event of a complete liquidation of the Fund’s portfolio as of period end and the termination of the Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement on such date. Also, it should be noted that the capital gains incentive fee expense fluctuates with the Fund’s overall investment results.

The Fund will defer cash payment of any income-based incentive fee and/or any capital gains incentive fee otherwise earned by the Adviser if during the most recent four full fiscal quarter periods ending on or prior to the date such payment is to be made, the sum of (a) the PIFNII, and (b) the realized capital gain / loss and (c) unrealized capital appreciation/ depreciation expressed as a rate of return on the value of our net assets, is less than 6.0%. Any such deferred fees are carried over for payment in subsequent calculation periods to the extent such payment is payable under the Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement.

 

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Administration Agreement and Expense Reimbursement Agreement

We have entered into the Administration Agreement with the Administrator and a separate expense reimbursement agreement with the Adviser (the “Expense Reimbursement Agreement”) under which any allocable portion of the cost of our Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Financial Officer and their respective staffs will be reimbursed by the Fund. Under the Administration Agreement, the Administrator will be responsible for providing us with clerical, bookkeeping, recordkeeping and other administrative services. We will reimburse the Adviser an amount equal to our allocable portion (subject to the review of our Board) of its overhead resulting from its obligations under the Expense Reimbursement Agreement, including the allocable portion of the cost of our Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Financial Officer and their respective staffs.

Expense Support and Conditional Reimbursement Agreement

On September 29, 2017, the Fund and the Adviser entered into an agreement (the “Expense Support and Conditional Reimbursement Agreement”) to limit certain of the Fund’s Operating Expenses, as defined below, to no more than 1.5% of the Fund’s average quarterly gross assets. To achieve this percentage limitation, the Adviser has agreed to reimburse the Fund for certain Operating Expenses on a quarterly basis (any such payment by the Adviser, an “Expense Payment”) and the Fund has agreed to later repay such amounts (any such payment by the Fund, a “Reimbursement Payment”), pursuant to the terms of the Expense Support and Conditional Reimbursement Agreement. The actual percentage of Operating Expenses paid by the Fund in any quarter after deducting any Expense Payment, as a percentage of the Fund’s average quarterly gross assets, is referred to as the “Percentage Limit.”

Any Expense Payment by the Adviser pursuant to the Expense Support and Conditional Reimbursement Agreement will be subject to repayment by the Fund on a quarterly basis within the three years following the fiscal quarter of the Fund in which the Operating Expenses were paid or absorbed, if the total Operating Expenses for the current quarter, including Reimbursement Payments, expressed as a percentage of the Fund’s average gross assets during such quarter is less than the then-current Percentage Limit, if any, and the Percentage Limit that was in effect at the time when the Adviser reimbursed the Operating Expenses that are the subject of the repayment, subject to certain provisions of the Expense Support and Conditional Reimbursement Agreement, as described below. For purposes of the Expense Support and Conditional Reimbursement Agreement, “Operating Expenses” means the Fund’s Total Operating Expenses (as defined below), excluding base management fees, incentive fees, distribution and stockholder servicing fees, financing fees and costs, interest expense, brokerage commissions and extraordinary expenses and “Total Operating Expenses” means all of the Fund’s operating costs and expenses incurred, as determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for investment companies.

However, no Reimbursement Payment for any quarter will be made if: (1) the Effective Rate of Distributions Per Share (as defined below) declared by the Fund at the time of such Reimbursement Payment is less than or equal to the Effective Rate of Distributions Per Share at the time the Expense Payment was made to which such Reimbursement Payment relates, or (2) the Fund’s Operating Expense Ratio at the time of such Reimbursement Payment is greater than or equal to the Operating Expense Ratio (as defined below) at the time the Expense Payment was made to which such Reimbursement Payment relates. For purposes of the Expense Support and Conditional Reimbursement Agreement, “Effective Rate of Distributions Per Share” means the annualized rate (based on a 365- day year) of regular cash distributions per share exclusive of returns of capital, distribution rate reductions due to distribution and stockholder fees, and declared special dividends or special distributions, if any. The “Operating Expense Ratio” is calculated by dividing Operating Expenses in any quarter by the Fund’s average net assets in such quarter.

The specific amount of expenses paid by the Adviser, if any, will be determined at the end of each quarter. The Fund or the Adviser may terminate the Expense Support and Conditional Reimbursement Agreement at any time, with or without notice. The Expense Support and Conditional Reimbursement Agreement will automatically terminate in the event of (a) the termination of the Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement, or (b) the Board of the Fund making a determination to dissolve or liquidate the Fund. Upon termination of the Expense Support and Conditional Reimbursement Agreement, the Fund will be required to fund any Expense Payments, subject to the aforementioned requirements per the Expense Support and Conditional Reimbursement Agreement, that have not been reimbursed by the Fund to the Adviser.

 

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As of March 31, 2020, the amount of Expense Payments provided by the Adviser since inception is $4,874,139. The following table reflects the Expense Payments that may be subject to reimbursement pursuant to the Expense Agreement:

 

For the Quarters Ended

   Amount of
Expense Support
     Amount of
Reimbursement
Payment
     Amount of
Unreimbursed
Expense
Support
     Effective Rate of
Distribution
per Share (1)
    Reimbursement Eligibility
Expiration
     Percentage
Limit (2)
 

September 30, 2017

   $ 1,002,147      $ 107,841      $ 894,306        n/a       September 30, 2020        1.5

December 31, 2017

     1,027,398        —          1,027,398        n/a       December 31, 2020        1.5

March 31, 2018

     503,592        —          503,592        n/a       March 31, 2021        1.5

June 30, 2018

     1,086,482        —          1,086,482        4.787     June 30, 2021        1.0

September 30, 2018

     462,465        —          462,465        4.715     September 30, 2021        1.0

December 31, 2018

     254,742        —          254,742        6.762     December 31, 2021        1.0

March 31, 2019

     156,418        —          156,418        5.599     March 31, 2022        1.0

June 30, 2019

     259,263        —          259,263        6.057     June 30, 2022        1.0

September 30, 2019

     31,875        —          31,875        5.154     September 30, 2022        1.0

December 31, 2019

     —          —          —          6.423     December 31, 2022        1.0

March 31, 2020

     89,757        —          89,757        10.17     March 31, 2023        1.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

         

Total

   $ 4,874,139      $ 107,841      $ 4,766,298          
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

         

 

(1)

The effective rate of distribution per share is expressed as a percentage equal to the projected annualized distribution amount as of the end of the applicable period (which is calculated by annualizing the regular quarterly cash distributions per share as of such date without compounding), divided by the Fund’s gross offering price per share as of such date.

(2)

Represents the actual percentage of Operating Expenses paid by the Fund in any quarter after deducting any Expense Payment, as a percentage of the Fund’s average quarterly gross assets.

Transfer Agency Agreement

On September 26, 2017, the Fund and AllianceBernstein Investor Services, Inc. (“ABIS”), an affiliate of the Fund, entered into an agreement pursuant to which ABIS will provide transfer agent services to the Fund. The Fund bears the expenses related to the agreement with ABIS.

For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, the Fund accrued $10,758 and $4,662 in transfer agent fees, respectively. As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, $20,155 and $9,397, respectively, of accrued transfer agent fees remained payable.

4. Borrowings

Credit Facilities

On November 15, 2017, the Fund entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) to establish a revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) with HSBC Bank USA, National Association (“HSBC”) as administrative agent (the “Administrative Agent”). The initial maximum commitment amount (the “Maximum Commitment”) under the Revolving Credit Facility was $30 million and may be increased in a minimum amount of $10 million and in $5 million increments thereof with the consent of HSBC or reduced upon request of the Fund. As of January 31, 2019, the Fund increased the Maximum Commitment to $50 million. So long as no request for borrowing is outstanding, the Fund may terminate the lenders’ commitments (“Commitments”) or reduce the Maximum Commitments by giving prior irrevocable written notice to the Administrative Agent. Any reduction of the Maximum Commitments shall be in an amount equal to $10 million or multiples thereof; and in no event, shall a reduction by the Fund reduce the Commitments to $35 million or less (in each case, except for a termination of all the Commitments). Proceeds under the Credit Agreement may be used for any purpose permitted under our organizational documents, including general corporate purposes such as the making of investments. The Credit Agreement contains certain customary covenants and events of default, with customary cure and notice provisions. As of March 31, 2020, the Fund is in compliance with these covenants. The Fund’s obligations under the Credit Agreement are secured by the Capital Commitments and capital contributions to the Fund.

 

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Borrowings under the Credit Agreement bear interest, at the Fund’s election at the time of drawdown, at a rate per annum equal to (i) with respect to LIBOR Rate Loans, Adjusted LIBOR (as defined in the Credit Agreement) for the applicable Interest Period (as defined in the Credit Agreement); and (ii) with respect to Reference Rate Loans (as defined in the Credit Agreement), the greatest of: (x) the rate of interest per annum publicly announced from time to time by HSBC as its prime rate, (y) the rate per annum equal to the weighted average of the rates on overnight Federal funds transactions with members of the Federal Reserve System arranged by Federal funds brokers on such day, plus two hundred basis points (2.00%), provided that if such rate is not so published for any day that is a Business Day (as defined in the Credit Agreement), the average of the quotation for such day on such transactions received by the Administrative Agent, from three (3) Federal funds brokers of recognized standing selected by the Administrative Agent and, upon request of Borrowers (as defined in the Credit Agreement), with notice of such quotations to the Borrowers and (z) except during any period of time during which LIBOR is unavailable, one-month Adjusted LIBOR plus one hundred ninety basis points (1.90%). The Fund will also pay an unused commitment fee of 35 basis points (0.35%) on any unused commitments.

The Revolving Credit Facility is scheduled to mature on November 11, 2020, subject to the Fund’s option to extend the maturity date for up to one additional term not longer than 364 days, subject to the following conditions: (i) each of the Lenders (as defined in the Credit Agreement) and the Administrative Agent consents to the extension in their sole discretion; (ii) the Fund has paid an extension fee to the Administrative Agent for the benefit of the extending Lenders consenting to such extension in an amount agreed to by the Administrative Agent and the Borrowers at the time of the extension and as set forth in the applicable extension request; (iii) no potential default or event of default has occurred and is continuing on the date on which notice is given in accordance with the following clause (iv) or on November 11, 2020; and (v) the Fund has delivered an extension request to the Administrative Agent not more than one hundred twenty (120) days or less than forty-five (45) days prior to November 11, 2020.

On January 30, 2019, ABPCIC Funding entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Barclays Credit Facility”) with Barclays Bank PLC, New York Branch (“Barclays”) as facility agent (in such capacity, the “Facility Agent”) and U.S. Bank National Association (“U.S. Bank”) as collateral agent (in such capacity, the “Collateral Agent”), collateral administrator (in such capacity, the “Collateral Administrator”) and custodian (in such capacity, the “Custodian”). The Barclays Credit Facility was terminated on August 9, 2019.

All of the collateral pledged to lenders by ABPCIC Funding under the Barclays Credit Facility was held in the custody of the Custodian under an account control agreement by and among ABPCIC Funding, the Collateral Agent and the Custodian. The Collateral Administrator maintained and performed certain collateral administration services with respect to the collateral pursuant to a collateral administration agreement among ABPCIC Funding, the Adviser and the Collateral Administrator. Borrowings under the Barclays Credit Facility were secured by all of the assets held by ABPCIC Funding. Pursuant to a collateral management agreement (the “Collateral Management Agreement”) by and between ABPCIC Funding and the Adviser as collateral manager, the Adviser performed certain duties with respect to the purchase and management of the assets securing the Barclays Credit Facility. The Adviser elected to waive any fees that would otherwise be payable under the Barclays Credit Facility and the Collateral Management Agreement. ABPCIC Funding was responsible for reimbursing the expenses incurred by the Adviser in the performance of its obligations under the Collateral Management Agreement other than any ordinary overhead expenses, which were not required to be reimbursed.

The Barclays Credit Facility provided for borrowings in an aggregate amount up to $150 million. Borrowings under the Barclays Credit Facility bore interest paid on an annual adjusted LIBOR for the relevant interest period, plus an applicable spread of 2.25%. ABPCIC Funding would also pay an unused commitment fee of .50% and the commitment would have expired on July 30, 2020. Interest and fees were paid quarterly in arrears. Any amounts borrowed under the Barclays Credit Facility would have matured, and all accrued and unpaid interest thereunder would have been due and payable, on the earlier of (i) January 20, 2029, (ii) the date on which ABPCIC Funding issues collateralized loan obligation securities in a transaction for which the sole arranger is Barclays (or an affiliate thereof) or (iii) upon certain other events which result in accelerated maturity under the credit facility. Borrowing under the Barclays Credit Facility was subject to certain restrictions contained in the 1940 Act. The Barclays Credit Facility matured and was paid down in 2019 in connection with the issuance of the Notes (as defined below). For a discussion of the CLO Transaction “See – Note 4. Collateralized Loan Obligations.

The Fund’s outstanding borrowings through the Revolving Credit Facility as of March 31, 2020 were as follows:

 

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     Aggregate Borrowing
Amount Committed
     Outstanding
Borrowing
     Amount
Available
     Carrying
Value
 

HSBC

   $  50,000,000      $  43,000,000      $  7,000,000      $  43,000,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 50,000,000      $ 43,000,000      $ 7,000,000      $ 43,000,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The Fund’s outstanding borrowings through the Revolving Credit Facility as of December 31, 2019 were as follows:

 

     Aggregate Borrowing
Amount Committed
     Outstanding
Borrowing
     Amount
Available
     Carrying
Value
 

HSBC

   $  50,000,000      $  19,500,000      $  30,500,000      $  19,500,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 50,000,000      $ 19,500,000      $ 30,500,000      $ 19,500,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, deferred financing costs were $46,313 and $64,959, respectively, which remain to be amortized, and are reflected on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities.

Collateralized Loan Obligations

On August 9, 2019, CLO VI (the “Issuer”) and ABPCI Direct Lending Fund CLO VI LLC, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Co-Issuer,” and together with the Issuer, the “Co-Issuers”), each a newly formed special purpose vehicle, completed a $300,500,000 term debt securitization (the “CLO Transaction”). The stated reinvestment date is August 9, 2022.

The CLO Transaction was executed through a private placement and the notes offered (the “Notes”) that remain outstanding as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were as follows:

 

March 31, 2020

 

     Principal
Amount
     Interest
Rate
    Carrying
Value(1)
 

Class A-1 Senior Secured Floating Rate Note (“Class A-1”)

   $ 178,200,000        L + 1.73   $ 176,185,732  

Class A-2A Senior Secured Floating Rate Note (“Class A-2A”)

   $ 25,000,000        L + 2.45   $ 24,717,415  

Class A-2B Senior Secured Fixed Rate Note (“Class A-2B”)

   $ 9,950,000        4.23   $ 9,811,154  

Class B Secured Deferrable Floating Rate Note (“Class B”)

   $ 16,400,000        L + 3.40   $ —  

Class C Secured Deferrable Floating Rate Note (“Class C”)

   $ 17,350,000        L + 4.40   $ —  

Subordinated Notes

   $ 53,600,000        N/A     $ —  

 

*

Class B, Class C and Subordinated Notes have been eliminated in consolidation.

(1)

Carrying value is net of unamortized discount and debt issuance costs. Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs associated with the Notes totaled $29,882 and $2,405,817, respectively, as of March 31, 2020 and are reflected on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities.

 

December 31, 2019  
     Principal
Amount
     Interest
Rate
    Carrying
Value(1)
 

Class A-1 Senior Secured Floating Rate Note (“Class A-1”)

   $ 178,200,000        L + 1.73   $ 175,875,031  

Class A-2A Senior Secured Floating Rate Note (“Class A-2A”)

   $ 25,000,000        L + 2.45   $ 24,673,826  

Class A-2B Senior Secured Fixed Rate Note (“Class A-2B”)

   $ 9,950,000        4.23   $ 9,787,776  

Class B Secured Deferrable Floating Rate Note (“Class B”)

   $ 16,400,000        L + 3.40   $ —  

Class C Secured Deferrable Floating Rate Note (“Class C”)

   $ 17,350,000        L + 4.40   $ —  

Subordinated Notes

   $ 53,600,000        N/A     $ —  

 

 

*

Class B, Class C and Subordinated Notes have been eliminated in consolidation.

(1)

Carrying value is net of unamortized discount and debt issuance costs. Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs associated with the Notes totaled $32,835 and $2,780,532, respectively, as of December 31, 2019 and are reflected on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities.

 

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The Notes are scheduled to mature on August 9, 2030.

The CLO VI indenture provides that the holders of the CLO VI Class A-1, Class A-2A, Class A-2B, Class B and Class C Notes are to receive quarterly interest payments, in arrears, on the 20th day in January, April, July and October of each year, commencing in August 2019.

The Notes are the secured obligations of the Co-Issuers, and the indenture governing the Notes includes customary covenants and events of default. The Notes have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities or “blue sky” laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission or an applicable exemption from registration.

The Adviser serves as collateral manager to the Issuer pursuant to a collateral management agreement between the Adviser and the Issuer (the “CLO Collateral Management Agreement”). For so long as the Adviser serves as collateral manager to the Issuer, the Adviser will elect to irrevocably waive any base management fee or subordinated interest to which it may be entitled under the CLO Collateral Management Agreement. For the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, the Fund incurred a collateral management fee of $459,059, which was voluntarily waived by the Adviser.

As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility and Notes were $253,714,301 and $229,836,633, respectively.

For the three months ended March 31, 2020, and March 31, 2019, the components of interest and other debt expenses related to the borrowings were as follows:

 

     For the three months ended
March 31,
 
     2020     2019  

Interest and borrowing expenses

   $ 2,144,095     $ 1,187,000  

Commitment fees

     28,258       79,255  

Amortization of debt issuance and deferred financing costs

     396,314       142,897  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 2,568,667     $ 1,409,152  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average interest rate(1)

     3.73     4.87

Average outstanding balance

   $ 231,210,440     $ 98,848,889  

 

(1)

Calculated as the amount of the stated interest expense and fees divided by average borrowings during the period.

LIBOR Risk—The Fund may invest in certain debt securities, derivatives or other financial instruments that utilize the London Interbank Offered Rate, or “LIBOR,” as a “benchmark” or “reference rate” for various interest rate calculations. In July 2017, the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority, which regulates LIBOR, announced that it intends to phase out the use of LIBOR by the end of 2021. It is unclear if at that time LIBOR will cease to exist or if new methods of calculating LIBOR will be established such that it continues to exist after 2021. In addition, in April 2018, the Federal Reserve System, in conjunction with the Alternative Reference Rates Committee, announced the replacement of LIBOR with a new index, calculated by short-term repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. Treasury securities, called the Secured Overnight Financing Rate, or the “SOFR.” At this time, it is not possible to predict whether SOFR will attain market traction as a LIBOR replacement. Additionally, the future of LIBOR at this time is uncertain. Potential changes, or uncertainty related to such potential changes, may adversely affect the market for LIBOR-based securities, including our portfolio of LIBOR-indexed, floating-rate debt securities, or the cost of our borrowings. In addition, changes

 

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or reforms to the determination or supervision of LIBOR may result in a sudden or prolonged increase or decrease in reported LIBOR, which could have an adverse impact on the market for LIBOR-based securities, including the value of the LIBOR-indexed, floating-rate debt securities in our portfolio, or the cost of our borrowings. Additionally, if LIBOR ceases to exist, we may need to renegotiate our credit arrangements extending beyond 2021 with our portfolio companies that utilize LIBOR as a factor in determining the interest rate and certain of our existing credit facilities to replace LIBOR with the new standard that is established. The potential effect of the phase-out or replacement of LIBOR on our cost of capital and net investment income cannot yet be determined.

5. Fair Value Measurement

In accordance with ASC 820, fair value is defined as the price that the Fund would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 also establishes a framework for measuring fair value and a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability as of the reporting date.

Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Fund. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. Each investment is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation.

The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized below:

 

   

Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

 

   

Level 2 – Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).

 

   

Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments at the reporting date).

The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement is categorized in its entirety is determined on the basis of the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. For this purpose, the significance of an input is assessed against the fair value measurement in its entirety. If a fair value measurement uses observable inputs that require significant adjustment based on unobservable inputs, that measurement is a Level 3 measurement. If a fair value measurement uses price data vendors or observable market price quotations, that measurement is a Level 2 measurement. Assessing the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, considering factors specific to the asset or liability.

The determination of what constitutes “observable” requires significant judgment by the Fund. The Fund considers observable data to be that market data that is readily available, regularly distributed or updated, reliable and verifiable, not proprietary, and provided by independent sources that are actively involved in the relevant market.

Valuation of Investments

Investments are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by our Board, based on input of management, the audit committee and independent valuation firms that have been engaged to assist in the valuation of each portfolio investment without a readily available market quotation at least once during a trailing twelve-month period under a valuation policy and a consistently applied valuation process. This valuation process is conducted at the end of each fiscal quarter.

The fair values of loan investments based upon pricing data vendors or observable market price quotations are generally categorized as Level 2; however, those priced using models with significant unobservable inputs are categorized as Level 3.

In determining the fair value of the Fund’s Level 3 debt and equity positions, the Adviser uses the following factors where relevant: loan to value (“LTV”) based on an enterprise value determined using the original purchase price, public equity comparable, recent M&A transaction, and a discounted cash flow (“DCF”) analysis, and yields from comparable loans, comparable high yield bonds, high yield indexes and loan indexes (“comparable yields”).

 

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Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations, however, estimated fair values may differ from the values that would have been used had a readily available market for the securities existed and the differences could be material.

The following table summarizes the valuation of the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2020:

 

Assets*

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

   $ —        $ —        $ 356,272,609      $ 356,272,609  

2nd Lien/Junior Secured Debt

     —          —          7,364,846        7,364,846  

U.S. Preferred Stock

     —          —          5,431,410        5,431,410  

U.S. Common Stock

     —          —          1,369,556        1,369,556  

U.S Warrants

     —          —          249,863        249,863  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ —        $ —        $ 370,688,284      $ 370,688,284  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*

See consolidated schedule of investments for industry classifications.

The following table summarizes the valuation of the Fund’s investments as of December 31, 2019:

 

Assets*

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

   $ —        $ 12,092,212      $ 318,300,993      $ 330,393,205  

2nd Lien/Junior Secured Debt

     —          —          7,620,547        7,620,547  

U.S. Preferred Stock

     —          —          4,861,847        4,861,847  

U.S. Common Stock

     —          —          1,518,353        1,518,353  

U.S. Warrants

     —          —          631,366        631,366  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ —        $ 12,092,212      $ 332,933,106      $ 345,025,318  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*

See consolidated schedule of investments for industry classifications.

The following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for the three months ended March 31, 2020:

 

     1st Lien/Senior
Secured Debt
    2nd Lien/
Junior

Secured
Debt
    U.S. Common
Stock
    U.S. Preferred
Stock
    U.S.
Warrants
    Total  

Balance as of January 1, 2020

   $ 318,300,993     $ 7,620,547     $ 1,518,353     $ 4,861,847     $ 631,366     $ 332,933,106  

Purchases (including PIK)

     57,034,233       —         39,406       613,907       30,625       57,718,171  

Sales and principal payments

     (13,458,168     —         —         —         —         (13,458,168

Realized Gain (Loss)

     (13,369     —         —         —         —         (13,369

Net Amortization of Premium/Discount

     449,036       3,524       —         —         —         452,560  

Transfers In

     12,092,212       —         —         —         —         12,092,212  

Transfers Out

     —         —         —         —         —         —    

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

     (18,132,328     (259,225     (188,203     (44,344     (412,128     (19,036,228
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of March 31, 2020

   $ 356,272,609     $ 7,364,846     $ 1,369,556     $ 5,431,410     $ 249,863     $ 370,688,284  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) for Investments Still Held

   $ (18,388,026   $ (259,225   $ (188,203   $ (44,344   $ (412,128   $ (19,291,926

For the three months ended March 31, 2020, there were transfers of $12,092,212 from Level 2 to Level 3 fair value measurements for the Fund due to no visual trades and lack of liquidity. There were no transfers from Level 3.

 

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The following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for the year ended December 31, 2019:

 

     1st Lien/Senior
Secured Debt
    2nd Lien/
Junior

Secured
Debt
    U.S. Common
Stock
    U.S. Preferred
Stock
     U.S.
Warrants
     Total  

Balance as of January 1, 2019

   $ 122,981,395     $ 1,200,773     $ 379,849     $ 1,160,531      $ —        $ 125,722,548  

Purchases (including PIK)

     238,113,812       6,439,645       1,312,798       3,487,694        631,366        249,985,315  

Sales and principal payments

     (43,180,812     —         (183,182     —          —          (43,363,994

Realized Gain (Loss)

     (37,702     —         120,448       —          —          82,746  

Net Amortization of Premium/Discount

     1,319,839       8,480       —         —          —          1,328,319  

Transfers In

     —         —         —         —          —          —    

Transfers Out

     —         —         —         —          —          —    

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

     (895,539     (28,351     (111,560     213,622        —          (821,828
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2019

   $ 318,300,993     $ 7,620,547     $ 1,518,353     $ 4,861,847      $ 631,366      $ 332,933,106  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) for Investments Still Held

   $ (830,746   $ (28,351   $ (111,560   $ 213,622      $ —        $ (757,035

For the year ended December 31, 2019, there were no transfers to or from Level 3.

The following tables present the ranges of significant unobservable inputs used to value the Fund’s Level 3 investments as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. These ranges represent the significant unobservable inputs that were used in the valuation of each type of investment. These inputs are not representative of the inputs that could have been used in the valuation of any one investment. Accordingly, the ranges of inputs presented below do not represent uncertainty in, or possible ranges of, fair value measurements of the Fund’s Level 3 investments.

 

     Fair Value
as of
March 31, 2020
    

Valuation
Techniques

  

Unobservable

Input

  

Range

(Weighted

Average) (1)

  

Impact to

Valuation from

an Increase in

Input

Assets:

              

1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

   $ 348,421,931      Market Yield Analysis    Market Yield    5.0%-18.1% (8.5%)    Decrease
     2,546,711      Liquidation Value    Recovery Rate    85%    Increase
     5,303,967      Recent Purchase    Purchase Price    N/A    N/A

2nd Lien/Junior Secured Debt

     7,364,846     

Market Yield Analysis

  

Market Yield

   10.6%-13.1% (11.0%)    Decrease

U.S. Common

Stock

     621,893      Market Approach    EBITDA Multiple   

11.5x-15.7x

(13.5x)

   Increase
     452,909      Market Approach    Recurring Revenue Multiple    4.5x    Increase
     294,754      Market Approach    Network Cashflow Multiple    29.6x    Increase

U.S. Preferred Stock

     1,230,642      Market Approach    EBITDA Multiple    13.6x    Increase
     3,236,882      Market Approach    Revenue Multiple   

5.0x-13.4x

(9.2x)

   Increase
     963,886      Recent Purchase    Purchase Price    N/A    N/A

U.S. Warrants

     249,863      Market Approach    Revenue Multiple   

9.0x-13.3x

(10.0x)

   Increase
  

 

 

             

Total Assets

   $ 370,688,284              

 

(1)

Weighted averages are calculated based on fair value of investments.

 

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     Fair Value
as of
December 31,
2019
    

Valuation
Techniques

  

Unobservable Input

  

Range (Weighted

Average) (1)

  

Impact to

Valuation from

an Increase in

Input

Assets:

              

1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

   $ 233,166,392      Market Yield Analysis    Market Yield    6.3%-11.7% (8.2%)    Decrease
     85,134,601      Recent Purchase    Purchase Price    N/A    N/A

2nd Lien/Junior Secured Debt

     7,620,547      Market Yield Analysis    Market Yield    10.5%-11.0% (10.6%)    Decrease

U.S. Common

Stock

     1,117,827     

Market Approach

   EBITDA Multiple    5.0x-16.0x (10.3x)    Increase
     400,526      Recent Purchase    Purchase Price    N/A    N/A

U.S. Preferred Stock

     1,374,166      Market Approach    EBITDA Multiple    13.6x    Increase
     2,573,089      Market Approach    Revenue Multiple    5.0x-12.7x (9.0x)    Increase
     914,592      Recent Purchase    Purchase Price    N/A    N/A

U.S. Warrants

     27,511     

Market Approach

  

Revenue Multiple

   12.3x    Increase
     603,855      Recent Purchase    Purchase Price    N/A    N/A
  

 

 

             

Total Assets

   $ 332,933,106              

 

(1)

Weighted averages are calculated based on fair value of investments.

Financial Instruments Disclosed, But Not Carried, At Fair Value

The following table presents the carrying value and fair value of the Fund’s financial liabilities disclosed, but not carried, at fair value as of March 31, 2020 and the level of each financial liability within the fair value hierarchy.

 

     Carrying      Fair                       
     Value (1)      Value      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Class A-1 Senior Secured Notes

   $ 176,185,732      $ 168,371,201    $ —      $ —      $ 168,371,201

Class A-2A Senior Secured Notes

     24,717,415        22,404,575      —          —          22,404,575

Class A-2B Senior Secured Notes

     9,811,154        9,452,679      —          —          9,452,679
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 210,714,301      $ 200,228,455    $ —      $ —      $ 200,228,455

 

(1)

Carrying value is net of unamortized discount and debt issuance costs. Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs associated with the Notes totaled $29,882 and $2,405,817 as of March 31, 2020 and are reflected on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities.

The following table presents the carrying value and fair value of the Fund’s financial liabilities disclosed, but not carried, at fair value as of December 31, 2019 and the level of each financial liability within the fair value hierarchy.

 

     Carrying      Fair                       
     Value (1)      Value      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Class A-1 Senior Secured Notes

   $ 175,875,031      $ 178,195,723      $ —      $ —      $ 178,195,723

Class A-2A Senior Secured Notes

     24,673,826        24,889,050      —          —          24,889,050

Class A-2B Senior Secured Notes

     9,787,776        9,916,279      —          —          9,916,279
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 210,336,633      $ 213,001,052    $ —      $ —      $ 213,001,052

 

(1)

Carrying value is net of unamortized discount and debt issuance costs. Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs associated with the Notes totaled $32,835 and $2,780,532 as of December 31, 2019 and are reflected on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities.

 

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6. Commitments & Contingencies

Commitments

The Fund may enter into commitments to fund investments. As of March 31, 2020, the Fund believed that it had adequate financial resources to satisfy its unfunded commitments. The amounts associated with unfunded commitments to provide funds to portfolio companies are not recorded in the Fund’s consolidated statements of assets and liabilities. Since these commitments and the associated amounts may expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amount does not necessarily represent a future cash requirement. The Fund had the following unfunded commitments by investment types as of March 31, 2020:

 

Investment

Type

  

Facility

Type

   Commitment
Expiration Date (1)
     Unfunded
Commitment (2)
     Fair
Value (3)
 

1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

           

5 Bars, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      9/27/2024      $ 3,448,816      $ (86,220

5 Bars, LLC

   Revolver      9/27/2024      $ 646,653      $ (16,166

Accelerate Resources Operating, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      8/24/2021      $ 2,903,350      $ (362,919

Accelerate Resources Operating, LLC

   Revolver      2/24/2026      $ 414,764      $ (51,846

Ahead Data Blue, LLC

   Revolver      11/8/2024      $ 517,600      $ (20,704

American Physician Partners, LLC

   Revolver      12/21/2021      $ 97,681      $ (3,907

AMI US Holdings, Inc.

   Revolver      4/1/2024      $ 87,568      $ (3,065

Analogic Corporation

   Revolver      6/22/2023      $ 195,556      $ (9,778

Avetta, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      4/11/2020      $ 1,235,991      $ —    

Avetta, LLC

   Revolver      4/10/2024      $ 494,396      $ (17,304

BEP Borrower Holdco, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan A      6/12/2021      $ 1,288,304      $ (109,506

BEP Borrower Holdco, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan B      6/30/2020      $ 2,576,608      $ (219,012

BEP Borrower Holdco, LLC

   Revolver      6/12/2024      $ 429,435      $ (38,649

BK Medical Holding Company, Inc.

   Revolver      6/22/2023      $ 321,733      $ (12,869

Blink Holdings, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      9/10/2021      $ 621,958      $ (40,427

Businesssolver.com, Inc.

   Revolver      5/15/2023      $ 323,529      $ (12,132

Captain D’s, Inc.

   Revolver      12/15/2023      $ 50,267      $ (5,529

CutisPharma, Inc.

   Revolver      3/21/2023      $ 482,931      $ (14,488

CutisPharma, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      5/17/2021      $ 482,931      $ (14,488

Delaware Valley Management Holdings, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      3/21/2021      $ 5,268,797      $ (1,238,167

Dillon Logistics, Inc.

   Revolver      12/11/2023      $ 41,191      $ (16,476

Dispatch Track, LLC

   Revolver      12/17/2024      $ 169,081      $ (8,454

E2open LLC

   Revolver      11/26/2024      $ 155,682      $ (10,119

Engage2Excel, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      10/25/2020      $ 664,490      $ (66,449

Engage2Excel, Inc.

   Revolver      3/7/2023      $ 119,353      $ (13,129

EnterpriseDB Corporation

   Revolver      6/21/2024      $ 696,355      $ (12,186

Ethos Veterinary Health LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      5/17/2021      $ 839,091      $ (67,127

EvolveIP, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      11/26/2021      $ 755,824      $ (22,675

EvolveIP, LLC

   Revolver      6/7/2023      $ 453,495      $ (13,605

Finalsite Holdings, Inc.

   Revolver      9/25/2024      $ 253,142      $ (7,594

Fuze, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      9/20/2021      $ 1,814,240      $ (7,438

Fuze, Inc.

   Revolver      9/20/2024      $ 1,295,886      $ (18,531

Genesis Acquisition Co.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      7/31/2020      $ 364,466      $ (26,424

 

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Investment

Type

  

Facility

Type

   Commitment
Expiration Date (1)
     Unfunded
Commitment (2)
     Fair
Value (3)
 

GHA Buyer, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      12/31/2020      $ 570,916      $ (22,837

GHA Buyer, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      12/31/2020      $ 675,044      $ (27,002

GHA Buyer, Inc.

   Revolver      10/23/2023      $ 202,513      $ (10,126

GS AcquisitionCo, Inc.

   Revolver      5/24/2024      $ 164,107      $ (5,744

GS AcquisitionCo, Inc.

   Second Supplemental Delayed Draw Term Loan      8/2/2021      $ 988,988      $ (31,757

INH Buyer, Inc.

   Revolver      1/31/2024      $ 96,067      $ (8,646

InSite Wireless Group, LLC

   Term Loan      8/1/2022      $ 2,802,260      $ (35,028

Kaseya Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      5/3/2021      $ 467,302      $ (11,122

Kaseya Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      3/4/2022      $ 237,545      $ (5,939

Kaseya Inc.

   Revolver      5/2/2025      $ 3,760      $ (122

Metametrics, Inc.

   Revolver      9/10/2025      $ 217,061      $ (10,853

Nine Point Energy, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      6/7/2021      $ 1,312,500      $ (75,469

OMH-HealthEdge Holdings, LLC

   Revolver      10/24/2024      $ 458,720      $ (18,349

Pace Health Companies, LLC

   Revolver      8/2/2024      $ 83,252      $ (4,995

PF Growth Partners, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      7/11/2021      $ 240,285      $ (24,029

Pinnacle Dermatology Management, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      5/18/2020      $ 3,288,636      $ (263,091

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      1/17/2022      $ 585,909      $ (10,253

Real Capital Analytics, Inc.

   Revolver      10/2/2024      $ 138,948      $ (2,779

RxBenefits, Inc.

   Revolver      3/29/2024      $ 106,616      $ (5,331

Selligent, Inc.

   Revolver      11/3/2023      $ 200,660      $ (6,020

Single Digits, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      12/21/2020      $ 1,040,369      $ (83,230

Single Digits, Inc.

   Revolver      12/21/2023      $ 416,147      $ (33,292

Sirsi Corporation

   Revolver      3/15/2024      $ 442,993      $ (17,720

Smartlinx Solutions, LLC

   Revolver      3/4/2026      $ 519,484      $ (14,286

Smile Brands, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      10/12/2020      $ 152,035      $ (8,362

Smile Brands, Inc.

   Revolver      10/12/2023      $ 29,445      $ (1,619

Star2star Communications, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      3/11/2022      $ 640,576      $ (12,812

Star2star Communications, LLC

   Revolver      3/13/2025      $ 960,864      $ (19,217

Summit Infrastructure Group, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      3/15/2021      $ 1,125,756      $ —    

Summit Infrastructure Group, Inc.

   Revolver      3/15/2024      $ 562,878      $ —    

Telesoft Holdings, LLC

   Revolver      12/16/2025      $ 198,955      $ (8,953

The Center for Orthopedic and Research Excellence, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      8/15/2021      $ 1,726,330      $ (49,632

Theranest, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      7/23/2020      $ 1,386,857      $ (35,226

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      6/18/2021      $ 20,418      $ (510

ZBS Alliance Animal Health, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      11/8/2025      $ 2,440,153      $ (109,806
  

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total 1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

         $ 54,015,513      $ (3,541,540
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

         $ 54,015,513      $ (3,541,540
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

The Fund had the following unfunded commitments by investment types as of December 31, 2019:

 

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Investment

Type

  

Facility

Type

   Commitment
Expiration Date (1)
     Unfunded
Commitment (2)
     Fair
Value (3)
 

1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

           

5 Bars, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      9/27/2024      $ 3,448,816      $ (51,732

5 Bars, LLC

   Revolver      9/27/2024      $ 646,653      $ (9,700

AEG Holding Company, Inc.

   Revolver      11/20/2023      $ 558,432      $ (11,168

Ahead Data Blue, LLC

   Revolver      11/8/2024      $ 961,256      $ (19,225

American Physician Partners, LLC

   Revolver      12/21/2021      $ 266,402      $ (2,664

AMI US Holdings, Inc.

   Revolver      4/1/2024      $ 612,979      $ (12,260

Analogic Corporation

   Revolver      6/22/2023      $ 258,261      $ (3,616

Avetta, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      4/11/2020      $ 1,235,991      $ (12,360

Avetta, LLC

   Revolver      4/10/2024      $ 494,396      $ (9,888

BEP Borrower Holdco, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan A      6/12/2021      $ 1,288,304      $ (12,883

BEP Borrower Holdco, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan B      6/30/2020      $ 2,576,608      $ (25,766

BEP Borrower Holdco, LLC

   Revolver      6/12/2024      $ 429,435      $ (6,442

Blink Holdings, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      11/8/2020      $ 119,189      $ (1,192

Broadway Technology, LLC

   Revolver      4/1/2024      $ 383,845      $ (7,677

Businesssolver.com, Inc.

   Revolver      5/15/2023      $ 194,118      $ —    

Captain D’s, Inc.

   Revolver      12/15/2023      $ 60,466      $ (604

CutisPharma, Inc.

   Revolver      3/21/2023      $ 482,932      $ (8,451

CutisPharma, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      5/17/2021      $ 482,932      $ (8,451

Degreed, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      5/31/2021      $ 1,810,522      $ (17,562

Degreed, Inc.

   Revolver      5/31/2024      $ 417,813      $ (7,228

Delaware Valley Management Holdings, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      3/21/2021      $ 5,268,797      $ (105,376

Delaware Valley Management Holdings, Inc.

   Revolver      3/21/2024      $ 158,064      $ (3,161

Dillon Logistics, Inc.

   Revolver      12/11/2023      $ 41,191      $ (2,912

Dispatch Track, LLC

   Revolver      12/17/2024      $ 169,081      $ (2,537

E2open LLC

   Revolver      11/26/2024      $ 311,365      $ (3,114

Engage2Excel, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      10/25/2020      $ 664,490      $ (6,645

Engage2Excel, Inc.

   Revolver      3/7/2023      $ 125,635      $ (2,513

EnterpriseDB Corporation

   Revolver      6/21/2024      $ 696,355      $ (10,445

Ethos Veterinary Health LLC

   Term Loan      5/17/2021      $ 839,091      $ (8,391

EvolveIP, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      11/26/2021      $ 755,824      $ (11,337

EvolveIP, LLC

   Revolver      6/7/2023      $ 566,868      $ (8,503

Exterro, Inc.

   Revolver      5/31/2024      $ 330,000      $ (1,650

Finalsite Holdings, Inc.

   Revolver      9/25/2024      $ 253,142      $ (3,797

Fuze, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      9/20/2021      $ 2,591,772      $ (117,926

Fuze, Inc.

   Revolver      9/20/2024      $ 388,766      $ (17,689

Genesis Acquisition Co.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      7/31/2020      $ 364,466      $ (3,645

Genesis Acquisition Co.

   Revolver      7/31/2024      $ 131,560      $ (2,631

GHA Buyer, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      12/31/2020      $ 570,916      $ (5,709

GHA Buyer, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      12/31/2020      $ 675,044      $ (6,750

GHA Buyer, Inc.

   Revolver      10/23/2023      $ 202,513      $ (4,050

GS AcquisitionCo, Inc.

   Revolver      5/24/2024      $ 108,813      $ (1,360

GS AcquisitionCo, Inc.

   Second Supplemental Delayed Draw Term Loan      8/2/2021      $ 1,934,450      $ (13,251

Higginbotham Insurance Agency, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      3/11/2020      $ 2,365,584      $ —    

INH Buyer, Inc.

   Revolver      1/31/2024      $ 205,858      $ (3,088

InSite Wireless Group, LLC

   Term Loan      8/1/2022      $ 6,179,466      $ (77,243

Lucky Bucks, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      4/9/2020      $ 64,919      $ (1,136

Metametrics, Inc.

   Revolver      9/10/2025      $ 651,183      $ (13,024

Nine Point Energy, LLC

   Revolver      6/7/2024      $ 328,125      $ (6,562

Nine Point Energy, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      6/7/2021      $ 1,312,500      $ (26,250

 

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Investment

Type

  

Facility

Type

   Commitment
Expiration Date (1)
     Unfunded
Commitment (2)
     Fair
Value (3)
 

OMH-HealthEdge Holdings, LLC

   Revolver      10/24/2024      $ 458,721      $ (10,321

Pace Health Companies, LLC

   Revolver      8/2/2024      $ 616,682      $ (6,167

PF Growth Partners, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      7/11/2021      $ 300,356      $ (3,003

Pinnacle Dermatology Management, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      5/18/2020      $ 1,643,567      $ (32,871

Pinnacle Dermatology Management, LLC

   Revolver      5/18/2023      $ 468,424      $ (9,368

Real Capital Analytics, Inc.

   Revolver      10/2/2024      $ 138,948      $ (695

Rhode Holdings, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      5/3/2021      $ 467,302      $ (5,280

Rhode Holdings, Inc.

   Revolver      5/2/2025      $ 161,139      $ (3,223

RxBenefits, Inc.

   Revolver      3/29/2024      $ 575,767      $ (5,758

Selligent, Inc.

   Revolver      11/3/2023      $ 200,660      $ (3,010

Single Digits, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      12/21/2020      $ 1,040,369      $ (10,404

Single Digits, Inc.

   Revolver      12/21/2023      $ 416,148      $ (4,161

Sirsi Corporation

   Revolver      3/15/2024      $ 332,245      $ (4,984

Smile Brands, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      10/12/2020      $ 333,798      $ —    

Smile Brands, Inc.

   Revolver      10/12/2023      $ 220,833      $ —    

Sugarcrm, Inc.

   Revolver      7/31/2024      $ 310,244      $ —    

Summit Infrastructure Group, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      3/15/2021      $ 1,125,756      $ (22,515

Summit Infrastructure Group, Inc.

   Revolver      3/15/2024      $ 562,878      $ (11,258

Swiftpage, Inc.

   Revolver      6/13/2023      $ 225,317      $ (4,506

Symplr Software, Inc.

   Revolver      11/30/2023      $ 27,828      $ (417

Telesoft Holdings, LLC

   Revolver      12/16/2025      $ 596,865      $ (13,430

The Center for Orthopedic and Research Excellence, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      8/15/2021      $ 1,726,330      $ (15,105

The Center for Orthopedic and Research Excellence, Inc.

   Revolver      8/15/2025      $ 656,005      $ (11,480

Theranest, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      7/23/2020      $ 1,386,857      $ (20,803

Theranest, LLC

   Revolver      7/24/2023      $ 428,571      $ (8,571

TRGRP, Inc.

   Revolver      11/1/2023      $ 333,333      $ (6,667

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC

   Revolver      9/24/2023      $ 96,435      $ —    

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      6/18/2021      $ 6,659,893      $ —    

Velocity Purchaser Corporation

   Revolver      12/1/2022      $ 193,237      $ —    

ZBS Alliance Animal Health, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      11/8/2025      $ 4,535,600      $ (90,712

ZBS Alliance Animal Health, LLC

   Revolver      11/8/2025      $ 181,424      $ (3,628
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total 1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

         $ 71,406,720      $ (1,007,901
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

         $ 71,406,720      $ (1,007,901
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(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)

Net of capitalized fees, expenses and original issue discount (“OID”).

(3)

A negative fair value was reflected as investments, at fair value in the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities. The negative fair value is the result of the capitalized discount on the loan.

 

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Contingencies

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

7. Net Assets

Equity Issuance

In connection with its formation, the Fund has the authority to issue 200,000,000 shares of the Fund’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share.

On September 29, 2017, the Fund completed its Initial Closing after entering into Subscription Agreements with several investors, including the Adviser, providing for the private placement of the Fund’s common shares. Under the terms of the Subscription Agreements, investors are required to fund drawdowns to purchase the Fund’s common shares up to the amount of their respective Capital Commitments on an as-needed basis upon the issuance of a capital draw-down notice. At March 31, 2020 the Fund had total Capital Commitments of $418,448,516, of which 56% is unfunded. At December 31, 2019, the Fund had total Capital Commitments of $397,620,551. The minimum Capital Commitment of an investor is $50,000. The Adviser, however, may waive the minimum Capital Commitment at its discretion.

Capital Commitments may be drawn down by the Fund on a pro rata basis, as needed (including for follow-on investments), for paying the Fund’s expenses, including fees under the Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement, and/or maintaining a reserve account for the payment of future expenses or liabilities.

The following tables summarize the total shares issued and amount received related to capital drawdowns delivered pursuant to the Subscription Agreements during the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019:

 

     For the three months ended
March 31, 2020
     For the three months ended
March 31, 2019
 

Quarter Ended

   Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount  

March 31

     4,876,625        $41,844,852        2,317,068      $ 23,125,308  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total capital drawdowns

     4,876,625      $ 41,844,852        2,317,068      $ 23,125,308  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Distributions

The following tables reflect the distributions declared on shares of the Fund’s common stock during the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019:

 

Date Declared

 

Record Date

 

Payment Date

 

Amount Per Share

 

Dollar Amount

3/27/2020

  3/27/2020   4/29/2020   $0.24   $3,551,533
       

 

        $3,551,533
       

 

 

Date Declared

 

Record Date

 

Payment Date

 

Amount Per Share

 

Dollar Amount

3/27/2019

  3/27/2019   4/25/2019   $0.15   $1,057,242
       

 

        $1,057,242
       

 

 

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Distribution Reinvestment Plan

On September 26, 2017, the Fund adopted a dividend reinvestment plan, which was amended and restated on August 6, 2018 (the “DRIP”). Pursuant to the DRIP (both before and after it was amended), stockholders receive dividends or other distributions in cash unless a stockholder elects to reinvest his or her dividends and other distributions. As a result of adopting the DRIP, if the Board authorizes, and the Fund declares, a cash dividend or distribution, stockholders who have opted into the DRIP will have their cash dividends or distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of common stock, rather than receiving cash.

The following tables summarize shares distributed pursuant to the DRIP during the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019 to stockholders who opted into the DRIP:

 

Date Declared

 

Record Date

 

Reinvestment Date

 

Shares

 

Dollar Amount

3/27/2020

  3/27/2020   3/31/2020   225,117   $1,931,666
       

 

        $1,931,666
       

 

 

Date Declared

 

Record Date

 

Reinvestment Date

 

Shares

 

Dollar Amount

3/27/2019

  3/27/2019   3/29/2019   58,319   $581,297
       

 

        $581,297
       

 

Share Repurchase Plan

On March 23, 2018, the Small Business Credit Availability Act (the “SBCAA”) was signed into law. The SBCAA, among other things, modifies the applicable provisions of the 1940 Act to reduce the required asset coverage ratio applicable to BDCs from 200% to 150% subject to certain approval, time and disclosure requirements (including either stockholder approval or approval of a majority of the directors who are not interested persons of the BDC and who have no financial interest in the proposal). On September 26, 2018, the Fund’s stockholders approved the reduction of the asset coverage ratio applicable to the Fund from 200% to 150%. Pursuant to the SBCAA, on November 27, 2018, the Fund extended to its stockholders as of such date the opportunity to sell the shares held by that stockholder as of such date, with 25% of those shares to be repurchased in each of the four calendar quarters following the calendar quarter in which the approval was obtained.

There were no shares repurchased during the three months ended March 31, 2020.

The following table summarizes shares repurchased during the three months ended March 31, 2019:

 

Tender Period

 

Payment Date

 

Shares

 

Dollar Amount

 

Average Price Paid Per
Share(1)

2/22/2019-3/26/2019

  3/28/2019   7,331   $72,668   $9.91
   

 

 

 

 

 

    7,331   $72,668   $9.91

 

(1)

Per share price disclosed in this column is the actual price at which each share was repurchased.

8. Earnings Per Share

The following information sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019:

 

     For the three months ended
March 31,
 
     2020      2019  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

   $ (15,497,328    $ 1,382,359  

Weighted average common shares outstanding

     14,683,464        6,914,873  

Earnings per common share-basic and diluted

   $ (1.06    $ 0.20  

 

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9. Financial Highlights

Below is the schedule of financial highlights of the Fund for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019:

 

     For the three months
ended

March 31, 2020
    For the three months
ended

March 31, 2019
 

Per Share Data:(1)

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 9.88     $ 9.91  

Net investment income (loss)

     0.24       0.15  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

     (1.30     0.06  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (1.06     0.21  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to stockholders(2)

     (0.24     (0.15
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 8.58     $ 9.97  

Shares outstanding, end of period

     19,729,143       8,751,728  

Total return at net asset value before incentive fees(3)(4)

     (10.53 )%      2.09

Total return at net asset value after incentive fees(3)(4)

     (10.72 )%      2.05

Ratio/Supplemental Data:

 

Net assets, end of period

   $ 169,290,052     $ 87,232,764  

Ratio of total expenses to weighted average net assets(5)

     13.08     12.57

Ratio of net expenses to weighted average net assets(5)(6)

     8.32     11.71

Ratio of net investment income (loss) before waivers to weighted average net assets(5)

     5.99     5.91

Ratio of net investment income (loss) after waivers to weighted average net assets(5)(6)

     10.75     6.77

Ratio of interest and credit facility expenses to weighted average net assets(5)

     6.58     7.59

Ratio of incentive fees to weighted average net assets(4)(7)

     0.49     0.14

Portfolio turnover rate(4)

     3.75     1.51

Asset coverage ratio(8)

     167     161

 

(1)

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

(2)

The per share data for distributions is the actual amount of distributions paid or payable per share of common stock outstanding during the entire period.

(3)

Total return based on NAV is calculated as the change in NAV per share during the respective periods, assuming dividends and distributions, if any, are reinvested in accordance with the Fund’s dividend reinvestment plan.

(4)

Not annualized.

(5)

Annualized, except for professional fees, directors’ fees, and incentive fees.

(6)

For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, the Adviser voluntarily waived a portion of their management fees, incentive fees, and collateral management fees. Additionally, the Adviser also reimbursed the Fund for operating expenses exceeding the percentage limit as per the Expense Support and Conditional Reimbursement Agreement. The ratios include the effects of the waived expenses of 4.63% and 0.44% for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, respectively.

(7)

Ratio of incentive fees to weighted average net assets calculated before the voluntary waiver of incentive fees by the Adviser.

(8)

Asset coverage ratio is equal to (i) the sum of (A) net assets at end of period and (B) debt outstanding at end of period, divided by (ii) total debt outstanding at the end of the period.

 

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10. Subsequent Events

Subsequent events after the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities date have been evaluated through the date the financial statements were issued. The Fund has concluded that there are no events requiring adjustment or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

Item 2.

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

Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Quarterly Report”) contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, and undue reliance should not be placed thereon. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the Fund, its current and prospective portfolio investments, its industry, its beliefs and opinions, and its assumptions. Words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “may,” “continue,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “targets,” “projects,” “outlook,” “potential,” “predicts” and variations of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond the Fund’s control and difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements, including without limitation:

 

   

an economic downturn could impair the Fund’s portfolio companies’ ability to continue to operate, which could lead to the loss of some or all of the Fund’s investments in such portfolio companies;

 

   

such an economic downturn could disproportionately impact the companies that the Fund intends to target for investment, potentially causing the Fund to experience a decrease in investment opportunities and diminished demand for capital from these companies;

 

   

pandemics or other serious public health events, such as the recent global outbreak of a novel strain of the coronavirus, commonly known as “COVID-19”;

 

   

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

 

   

interest rate volatility could adversely affect the Fund’s results, particularly if the Fund elects to use leverage as part of its investment strategy;

 

   

the Fund’s future operating results;

 

   

the Fund’s business prospects and the prospects of the Fund’s portfolio companies;

 

   

the Fund’s contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties;

 

   

the ability of the Fund’s portfolio companies to achieve their objectives;

 

   

competition with other entities and the Fund’s affiliates for investment opportunities;

 

   

the speculative and illiquid nature of the Fund’s investments;

 

   

the use of borrowed money to finance a portion of the Fund’s investments;

 

   

the adequacy of the Fund’s financing sources and working capital;

 

   

the loss of key personnel;

 

   

the timing of cash flows, if any, from the operations of the Fund’s portfolio companies;

 

   

the ability of the Adviser to locate suitable investments for the Fund and to monitor and administer the Fund’s investments;

 

   

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

 

   

the Fund’s ability to qualify and maintain its qualification as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and as a business development company (“BDC”);

 

   

the effect of legal, tax and regulatory changes; and

 

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the other risks, uncertainties and other factors the Fund identifies under “Risk Factors” of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019.

Although the Fund believes that the assumptions on which these forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, any of those assumptions could prove to be inaccurate, and as a result, the forward-looking statements based on those assumptions also could be inaccurate. In light of these and other uncertainties, the inclusion of a projection or forward-looking statement in this report should not be regarded as a representation by the Fund that the Fund’s plans and objectives will be achieved. These risks and uncertainties include those described or identified in the section entitled “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 and elsewhere in this report. These forward-looking statements apply only as of the date of this report. Moreover, the Fund assumes no duty and does not undertake to update the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements and projections contained in this Quarterly Report are excluded from the safe harbor protection provided by Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) because the Fund is an investment company.

The following analysis of the Fund’s financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the Fund’s financial statements and the related notes thereto contained elsewhere in this Quarterly Report.

Overview

The Fund was formed on February 6, 2015 as a corporation under the laws of the State of Maryland. The Fund is structured as an externally managed, non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund was formed to invest primarily in primary-issue middle-market credit opportunities that are directly sourced and privately negotiated. The Fund commenced investment operations on November 15, 2017 (“Commencement”). The Fund is advised by AB Private Credit Investors LLC (the “Adviser”), which is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”). The Adviser is responsible for sourcing potential investments, conducting due diligence on prospective investments, analyzing investment opportunities, structuring investments and monitoring the Fund’s portfolio on an ongoing basis. State Street Bank and Trust Company (the “Administrator”) provides the administrative services necessary for the Fund to operate.

The Fund has elected to be treated as a BDC under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Fund has also elected to be treated and intends to qualify annually as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a BDC and a RIC, respectively, the Fund is and will be required to comply with various regulatory requirements, such as the requirement to invest at least 70% of its assets in “qualifying assets,” source of income limitations, asset diversification requirements, and the requirement to distribute annually at least 90% of its taxable income and tax exempt interest.

The Fund is an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”). The Fund will remain an emerging growth company for up to five years following its initial public offering, if any, although if the market value of its common stock that is held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of any June 30 before that time, the Fund would cease to be an emerging growth company as of the following December 31. For so long as the Fund remains an emerging growth company under the JOBS Act, it will be subject to reduced public company reporting requirements.

Effects of COVID-19 on the Fund’s Results of Operations

The rapid spread of COVID-19, a novel strain of coronavirus causing respiratory illness (“COVID-19”) has resulted in temporary closures of many corporate offices, retail stores, and manufacturing facilities and factories around the world, which could materially disrupt the demand for the Fund’s portfolio companies’ products and services. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic and recommended containment and mitigation measures worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the U.S. economy and supply chains worldwide have been interrupted, slowed or rendered inoperable, with an increasing number of individuals becoming ill, subject to quarantine, or otherwise unable to work and/or travel due to health reasons or governmental restrictions. Governmental mandates to control an outbreak may require forced shutdown of the Fund’s portfolio companies’ facilities for extended or indefinite periods. The extent of the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the financial performance of the Fund’s current and future investments will depend on future developments, including the duration and spread of the virus, related advisories and restrictions, and the health of the financial markets and economy as a result of COVID-19, all of which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted. Adverse impacts on the Fund’s investments may have a material adverse impact on the Fund’s future net investment income, the fair value of the Fund’s portfolio investments, the Fund’s financial condition and results of operations and the financial condition of the Fund’s portfolio companies.

 

 

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The Fund has had a reduction in its net asset value as of March 31, 2020, as compared to its net asset value as of December 31, 2019, which is primarily the result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decrease in net asset value as of March 31, 2020, primarily resulted from an increase in the aggregate unrealized depreciation of the Fund’s investment portfolio due to decreases in fair value of investments attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic. As of March 31, 2020, the Fund is in compliance with its asset coverage requirements under the 1940 Act. In addition, the Fund is not in default of any of the covenants under the Revolving Credit Facility as of March 31, 2020. However, any continued increase in unrealized depreciation of the Fund’s investment portfolio or further significant reductions in the Fund’s net asset value as a result of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic or otherwise, increase the risk of breaching the relevant covenants and requirements.

The Fund will continue to monitor the rapidly evolving situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and guidance from U.S. and international authorities, including federal, state and local public health authorities, and may take additional actions based on their recommendations. The majority of the Fund’s exposure is within sectors that the Fund expects to be relatively insulated from the impact of COVID-19 and related social distancing measures, such as software and technology enabled services, pharmaceutical and healthcare information technology, digital infrastructure and services, and other mission critical business services. The Fund has no direct investments in commercial aviation companies, and the Fund believes that it has limited exposure to sectors currently experiencing challenges, such as gym franchises (comprising approximately 1.4% of the Fund’s portfolio as of March 31, 2020), energy (comprising approximately 5.6% of the Fund’s portfolio as of March 31, 2020) and quick service restaurants (comprising approximately 3.1% of the Fund’s portfolio as of March 31, 2020). In sectors where the Fund believes that it has modest exposure, such as health care services/practice management (comprising approximately 20.5% of the Fund’s portfolio as of March 31, 2020), the Fund is closely monitoring these companies. In these circumstances, there may be developments outside the Fund’s control requiring it to adjust its plan of operation. As such, given the dynamic nature of this situation, the Fund cannot reasonably estimate the impact of COVID-19 on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows in the future.

The Private Offering

The Fund enters into separate subscription agreements with investors providing for the private placement of its common stock (the “Shares”) in reliance on exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act,” and such offering, the “Private Offering”). Each investor makes a capital commitment (a “Capital Commitment”) to purchase Shares pursuant to a subscription agreement. Investors are required to make capital contributions to purchase Shares each time the Fund delivers a capital call notice, which is issued based on the Fund’s anticipated investment activities and capital needs, delivered at least 10 business days prior to the required funding date, provided that investors may fund such requirements sooner than the deadline as agreed between the Fund and the investor. Generally, purchases of the Fund’s Shares are made pro rata in accordance with each investor’s Capital Commitment, in an amount not to exceed each investor’s remaining capital commitment (“Remaining Commitment”), at a per-Share price equal to the net asset value per share of the Fund’s common stock subject to any adjustments. Pursuant to the Private Offering, the Fund’s initial closing occurred on September 29, 2017.

The Fund may accept additional Capital Commitments quarterly (“Subsequent Closings”) from new investors as well as existing investors that wish to increase their commitment and shareholding in the Fund. These Subsequent Closings are expected to occur on a calendar-quarter end based on investor interest as well as the state of the market and the Fund’s capacity to invest the additional capital in a reasonable period. Each Capital Commitment is for the life of the Fund or for a shorter period based on the investor’s liquidation election, subject to the Fund’s receipt of exemptive relief that would permit stockholders to liquidate their investments pursuant to transactions that are currently prohibited by the 1940 Act and would require an SEC order in order to be established.

Revenues

The Fund’s investment objective is to generate current income and prioritize capital preservation through a portfolio that primarily invests in directly-sourced, privately-negotiated, secured, middle market loans. The Fund intends to primarily invest in middle market businesses based in the United States. The Fund expects that the primary use of proceeds by the companies in which the Fund invests will be for leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, mergers and acquisitions and growth capital.

 

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The Fund will seek to build its portfolio in a defensive manner that minimizes cyclical and correlated risks across individual names and sector verticals by targeting companies with strong underlying business models and durable intrinsic value.

The Fund will primarily hold secured loans, which encompass traditional first lien, unitranche and second lien loans, but may also invest in mezzanine, structured preferred stock and non-control equity co-investment opportunities. The Fund will seek to deliver attractive risk adjusted returns with lower volatility and low correlation relative to the public credit markets. The Adviser believes the Fund’s flexibility to invest across the capital structure and liquidity spectrum will allow the Fund to optimize investor risk-adjusted returns.

Expenses

Under the Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement, the Fund’s primary operating expenses will include the payment of fees to the Adviser, the Fund’s allocable portion of overhead expenses under the Expense Reimbursement Agreement and other operating costs described below. The Fund bears all other out-of-pocket costs and expenses of the Fund’s operations and transactions, including those relating to:

 

   

reasonable and documented organization and offering expenses to the extent reimbursement of such expenses is included in any future agreement with the Adviser;

 

   

calculating the Fund’s net asset value (including the cost and expenses of any independent valuation firm);

 

   

fees and expenses payable to third parties, including agents, consultants or other advisers, in connection with monitoring financial (including advising with respect to the Fund’s financing strategy) and legal affairs for the Fund and in providing administrative services, monitoring the Fund’s investments and performing due diligence on the Fund’s prospective portfolio companies or otherwise relating to, or associated with, evaluating and making investments;

 

   

interest payable on debt, if any, incurred to finance the Fund’s investments;

 

   

sales and purchases of the Fund’s common stock and other securities;

 

   

base management fees and incentive fees payable to the Adviser;

 

   

transfer agent and custodial fees;

 

   

federal and state registration fees;

 

   

all costs of registration and listing the Fund’s securities on any securities exchange;

 

   

U.S. federal, state and local taxes;

 

   

independent directors’ fees and expenses;

 

   

costs of preparing and filing reports or other documents required by the SEC, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority or other regulators;

 

   

costs of any reports, proxy statements or other notices to stockholders, including printing costs;

 

   

the Fund’s allocable portion of any fidelity bond, directors’ and officers’ errors and omissions liability insurance, and any other insurance premiums;

 

   

direct costs and expenses of administration, including printing, mailing, long distance telephone, copying, secretarial and other staff, independent auditors and outside legal costs; and

 

   

all other expenses incurred by the Fund, the Administrator or the Adviser in connection with administering the Fund’s business, including payments under the Administration Agreement and payments under the Expense Reimbursement Agreement based on the Fund’s allocable portion of the Adviser’s overhead in performing its obligations under the Expense Reimbursement Agreement, including the allocable portion of the cost of the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Financial Officer and their respective staffs.

 

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Portfolio and Investment Activity

During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Fund invested $26,047,107 in 12 portfolio companies, $31,464,713 was drawn down against the revolvers and delayed draw term loans, and the Fund had $12,615,490 in aggregate amount of principal repayments, which includes $3,988,364 in revolver and delayed draw term loan paydowns, and $842,678 in sales, resulting in net investments of $44,053,652 for the period.

During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Fund invested $57,136,514 in 11 portfolio companies, $3,587,927 was drawn down against the revolvers and delayed draw term loans, and the Fund had $2,348,789 in aggregate amount of principal repayments, which includes $1,876,665 in revolver and delayed draw term loan paydowns, and $130,771 in sales, resulting in net investments of $58,244,881 for the period.

The following table shows the composition of the investment portfolio and associated yield data as of March 31, 2020:

 

     As of March 31, 2020  
     Cost      Percentage of
Total Portfolio
    Fair Value      Percentage of
Total Portfolio
    Weighted
Average
Yield(1)
 

First Lien Senior Secured Debt

   $ 376,332,124        96.11   $ 356,272,609        96.11     9.63

Second Lien Junior Secured Debt

   $ 7,653,082        1.96   $ 7,364,846        1.99     11.42

Preferred Stock

   $ 5,262,132        1.34   $ 5,431,410        1.46     0

Common Stock

   $ 1,663,605        0.42   $ 1,369,556        0.37     0

Warrants

   $ 661,991        0.17   $ 249,863        0.07     0
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total

   $ 391,572,934        100   $ 370,688,284        100  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

(1) 

Based upon the par value of the Fund’s debt investments

The following table shows the composition of the investment portfolio and associated yield data as of December 31, 2019:

 

     As of December 31, 2019  
     Amortized Cost      Percentage of
Total Portfolio
    Fair Value      Percentage of
Total Portfolio
    Weighted
Average
Yield(1)
 

First Lien Senior Secured Debt

   $ 332,320,392        95.80   $ 330,393,205        95.76     8.31

Second Lien Junior Secured Debt

   $ 7,649,558        2.21   $ 7,620,547        2.21     10.49

Preferred Stock

   $ 4,648,225        1.34   $ 4,861,847        1.41     0

Common Stock

   $ 1,624,199        0.47   $ 1,518,353        0.44     0

Warrants

   $ 631,366        0.18   $ 631,366        0.18     0
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total

   $ 346,873,740        100   $ 345,025,318        100  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

(1) 

Based upon the par value of the Fund’s debt investments

The following table presents certain selected financial information regarding the Fund’s investment portfolio:

 

     As of
March 31, 2020
    As of
December 31, 2019
 

Number of portfolio companies

     90       85  

Percentage of debt bearing a floating rate(1)

     99.9     99.99

Percentage of debt bearing a fixed rate(1)

     0.01     0.01

 

(1) 

Measured on a fair value basis, and excludes equity securities.

 

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The following table shows the amortized cost and fair value of the Fund’s performing and non-accrual debt investments as of March 31, 2020:

 

     As of March 31, 2020  
     Amortized Cost      Percentage at
Amortized Cost
    Fair Value      Percentage at
Fair Value
 

Performing

   $ 383,985,206        100   $ 363,637,455        100

Non-accrual

     —          —         —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 383,985,206        100   $ 363,637,455        100
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following table shows the amortized cost and fair value of the Fund’s performing and non-accrual debt investments as of December 31, 2019:

 

     As of December 31, 2019  
     Amortized Cost      Percentage at
Amortized Cost
    Fair Value      Percentage at
Fair Value
 

Performing

   $ 339,969,950        100   $ 338,013,752        100

Non-accrual

     0        —         0        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 339,969,950        100   $ 338,013,752        100
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Generally, when interest and/or principal payments on a loan become past due, or if the Fund otherwise does not expect the borrower to be able to service its debt and other obligations, the Fund will place the loan on non-accrual status and will cease recognizing interest income on that loan for financial reporting purposes until all principal and interest have been brought current through payment or due to restructuring such that the interest income is deemed to be collectible. The Fund generally restores non-accrual loans to accrual status when past due principal and interest is paid and, in the management’s judgment, is likely to remain current. As of March 31, 2020 and as of December 31, 2019, the Fund had no investments that were on non-accrual status.

The following table shows the amortized cost and fair value of the investment portfolio and cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2020:

 

     As of March 31, 2020  
     Amortized Cost      Percentage of
Total Portfolio
    Fair Value      Percentage of
Total Portfolio
 

First Lien Senior Secured Debt

   $ 376,332,124        92.28   $ 356,272,609        92.08

Second Lien Junior Secured Debt

     7,653,082        1.88       7,364,846        1.90  

Preferred Stock

     5,262,132        1.29       5,431,410        1.40  

Common Stock

     1,663,605        0.41       1,369,556        0.35  

Warrants

     661,991        0.16       249,863        0.07  

Cash and cash equivalents

     16,251,625        3.98       16,251,625        4.20  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 407,824,559        100.00   $ 386,939,909        100.00
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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The following table shows the amortized cost and fair value of the investment portfolio and cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2019:

 

     As of December 31, 2019  
     Amortized Cost      Percentage of
Total
Portfolio
    Fair Value      Percentage of
Total
Portfolio
 

First Lien Senior Secured Debt

   $ 332,320,392        91.85   $ 330,393,205        91.79

Second Lien Junior Secured Debt

   $ 7,649,558        2.11   $ 7,620,547        2.11

Preferred Stock

   $ 4,648,225        1.28   $ 4,861,847        1.35

Common Stock

   $ 1,624,199        0.45   $ 1,518,353        0.42

Warrants

   $ 631,366        0.17   $ 631,366        0.18

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 14,931,791        4.14   $ 14,931,791        4.15
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 361,805,531        100   $ 359,957,109        100
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following table shows the composition of the investment portfolio by industry, at amortized cost and fair value as of March 31, 2020 (with corresponding percentage of total portfolio investments):

 

     As of March 31, 2020  
   Amortized Cost      Percentage of
Total Portfolio
    Fair Value      Percentage of
Total Portfolio
 

Business Services

   $ 30,269,771        7.73   $ 28,498,623        7.69

Consumer Non-Cyclical

   $ 19,376,867        4.95   $ 18,273,162        4.93

Digital Infrastructure & Services

   $ 45,078,860        11.51   $ 44,519,434        12.01

Education

   $ 10,336,590        2.64   $ 10,028,786        2.71

Energy

   $ 21,226,631        5.42   $ 16,849,586        4.55

Financial Services

   $ 3,371,933        0.86   $ 3,276,992        0.88

Healthcare & HCIT

   $ 87,637,397        22.38   $ 80,233,526        21.64

Pharmaceutical

   $ 6,227,961        1.59   $ 5,915,622        1.60

Software & Services

   $ 155,227,853        39.64   $ 152,199,431        41.05

Specialty Finance

   $ 2,775,000        0.71   $ 2,661,178        0.72

Transport & Logistics

   $ 10,044,071        2.57   $ 8,231,944        2.22
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 391,572,934        100   $ 370,688,284        100
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following table shows the composition of the investment portfolio by industry, at amortized cost and fair value as of December 31, 2019 (with corresponding percentage of total portfolio investments):

 

     As of December 31, 2019  
   Amortized Cost      Percentage of
Total Portfolio
    Fair Value      Percentage of
Total Portfolio
 

Business Services

   $ 29,492,348        8.50   $ 29,467,961        8.54

Consumer Non-Cyclical

   $ 12,573,051        3.63   $ 12,628,209        3.66

Digital Infrastructure & Services

   $ 35,923,507        10.36   $ 35,849,013        10.39

Education

   $ 9,792,558        2.82   $ 9,774,744        2.83

Energy

   $ 16,097,426        4.64   $ 15,097,254        4.38

Financial Services

   $ 1,037,219        0.30   $ 1,037,140        0.30

Healthcare & HCIT

   $ 77,923,042        22.46   $ 77,112,970        22.35

Pharmaceutical    

   $ 5,773,084        1.66   $ 5,714,446        1.66

 

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     As of December 31, 2019  
   Amortized Cost      Percentage of
Total Portfolio
    Fair Value      Percentage of
Total Portfolio
 

Software & Services

   $ 145,364,022        41.91   $ 145,699,305        42.23

Specialty Finance

   $ 2,810,973        0.81   $ 2,804,891        0.81

Transport & Logistics

   $ 10,086,510        2.91   $ 9,839,385        2.85
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 346,873,740        100   $ 345,025,318        100
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

The Adviser monitors the Fund’s portfolio companies on an ongoing basis. It monitors the financial trends of each portfolio company to determine if they are meeting their respective business plans and to assess the appropriate course of action for each company. The Adviser has several methods of evaluating and monitoring the performance and fair value of the Fund’s investments, which may include the following:

 

   

assessment of success in adhering to the portfolio company’s business plan and compliance with covenants;

 

   

periodic or regular contact with portfolio company management and, if appropriate, the financial or strategic sponsor to discuss financial position, requirements and accomplishments;

 

   

comparisons to the Fund’s other portfolio companies in the industry, if any;

 

   

attendance at and participation in board meetings or presentations by portfolio companies; and

 

   

review of monthly and quarterly consolidated financial statements and financial projections of portfolio companies.

Results of Operations

The following is a summary of the Fund’s operating results for the quarters ended March 31, 2020 and 2019:

 

     For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
2020
     For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
2019
 

Total investment income

   $ 7,441,251      $ 3,428,832  

Total expenses

     6,151,628        2,698,387  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Expense Reimbursement from Adviser

     (89,757      (156,418

Waived Collateral Management Fees

     (459,059      —    

Waived Management Fees

     (1,227,046      (63,171

Waived Incentive Fees

     (486,784      (76,072
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income

     3,552,269        1,026,106  

Net realized and change in unrealized depreciation on investments

     (19,049,597      356,253  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (15,497,328    $ 1,382,359  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment Income

During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Fund’s investment income was comprised of $7,052,300 of interest income, which includes $452,560 from the net amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, $206,351 of payment-in-kind interest and $182,600 of other fee income.

During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Fund’s investment income was comprised of $3,400,195 of interest income, which includes $124,006 from the net amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, $28,637 of payment-in-kind interest.

 

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Operating Expenses

The following is a summary of the Fund’s operating expenses for the quarters ended March 31, 2020 and 2019:

 

     For the Three
Months
Ended
March 31,
2020
     For the Three
Months

Ended
March 31,
2019
 

Interest and borrowing expenses

   $ 2,568,667      $ 1,409,152  

Management fees

     1,352,351        615,859  

Professional fees

     547,269        342,361  

Collateral management fees

     459,059        0  

Income-based incentive fee

     769,023        106,087  

Administration and custodian fees

     91,783        65,825  

Insurance expenses

     67,596        61,027  

Directors’ fees

     50,000        37,500  

Transfer agent fees

     10,758        4,662  

Other expenses

     235,122        55,914  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses

     6,151,628        2,698,387  

Expense reimbursement from Adviser

     (89,757      (156,418

Waived collateral management fees

     (459,059      0  

Waived management fees

     (1,227,046      (63,171

Waived incentive fees

     (486,784      (76,072
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net expenses

   $ 3,888,982      $ 2,402,726  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Interest and Borrowing Expenses

Interest and borrowing expenses includes interest, amortization of debt issuance and deferred financing costs, upfront commitment fees and unused fees on the unused portion of the Revolving Credit Facility and the Notes issued in the CLO Transaction. The Fund first drew on the Revolving Credit Facility on November 15, 2017. As of March 31, 2020, there was an outstanding balance of $43,000,000 on the Revolving Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2019, the Revolving Credit Facility had an outstanding balance of $19,500,000. On August 9, 2019, ABPCIC Funding issued collateralized loan obligation securities (“CLOs”), and terminated the Barclays Credit Facility. The outstanding amount on the Notes is $210,714,301, net of unamortized discount and debt issuance costs as of March 31, 2020. As of December 31, 2019, the amount outstanding on the Notes was $210,336,633, net of unamortized discount and debt issuance costs.

Interest and borrowing expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2020, were $2,568,667, and for the three months ended March 31, 2019, were $1,409,152. The weighted average interest rate (excluding deferred upfront financing costs and unused fees) on the Fund’s debt outstanding was 3.73% and 4.87% as of March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, respectively.

Management Fee

The gross management fee expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019 were $1,352,351 and $615,859, respectively. The increase in the management fee for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was a result of the increase in average gross assets during the period, which are the basis used to calculate management fees. For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, the Adviser waived management fees of $1,227,046 and $63,171, respectively.

Fund Expenses

For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Fund incurred $6,151,628 of expenses in relation to professional fees, directors’ fees, collateral management fees, management fees, incentive fees, insurance expenses, interest and borrowing expenses, transfer agent fees, other fees, and administration and custodian fees, of which $89,757 was reimbursed by the Adviser and its affiliates on behalf of the Fund, and $1,227,046 of management fees, $486,784 of incentive fees and $459,059 of collateral management fees were waived by the Adviser.

 

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For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Fund incurred $2,698,387 of expenses in relation to professional fees, directors’ fees, management fees, incentive fees, insurance expenses, interest and borrowing expenses, transfer agent fees, other fees, and administration and custodian fees, of which $156,418 was reimbursed by the Adviser and its affiliates on behalf of the Fund, and $63,171 of management fees and $76,072 of incentive fees were waived by the Adviser.

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments

During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Fund had principal repayments of $12,615,490, which included $3,988,364 of revolver and delayed draw term loan paydowns, and $842,678 in sales, resulting in $13,369 of net realized loss.

During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Fund had principal repayments of $2,348,789, which included $1,876,665 of revolver and delayed draw term loan paydowns, and $130,771 in sales, resulting in $1,754 of net realized loss.

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments

During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Fund had $19,036,228 in net change in unrealized depreciation on $391,572,934 of investments in 90 portfolio companies. The increase in net unrealized depreciation for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was primarily due to the negative economic impact and the increased uncertainty caused by COVID-19.

During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Fund had $358,007 in net change in unrealized appreciation on $196,908,013 of investments in 55 portfolio companies.

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, the net decrease and increase in net assets resulting from operations was $(15,497,328) and $1,382,359, respectively. Based on the weighted average shares of common stock outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, the Fund’s per share net decrease and increase in net assets resulting from operations was $(1.06) and $0.21, respectively.

Cash Flows

For the three months ended March 31, 2020, cash increased by $1,319,834. During the same period, the Fund used $41,095,861 in operating activities, primarily as a result of purchases of investments. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Fund generated $42,415,695 from financing activities, primarily from issuance of common stock, and net borrowings on the Revolving Credit Facility.

For the three months ended March 31, 2019, cash increased by $16,551,969. During the same period, the Fund used $56,138,331 in operating activities, primarily as a result of purchases of investments. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Fund generated $72,690,300 from financing activities, primarily from issuance of common stock, and net borrowings on the Revolving Credit Facility.

Hedging

The Fund may enter into currency hedging contracts, interest rate hedging agreements such as futures, options, swaps and forward contracts, and credit hedging contracts, such as credit default swaps. However, no assurance can be given that such hedging transactions will be entered into or, if they are, that they will be effective. For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, the Fund did not enter into any hedging contracts.

 

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Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources

At March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, the Fund had $16,251,625 and $14,931,791 in cash and cash equivalents, respectively. The Fund expects to generate cash primarily from (i) the net proceeds of the Private Offering, (ii) cash flows from the Fund’s operations, (iii) any financing arrangements now existing or that the Fund may enter into in the future and (iv) any future offerings of the Fund’s equity or debt securities. The Fund may fund a portion of its investments through borrowings from banks, or other large global institutions such as insurance companies, and issuances of senior securities.

The Fund’s primary use of funds from a credit facility will be investments in portfolio companies, cash distributions to holders of its common stock and the payment of operating expenses.

In the future, the Fund may also securitize or finance a portion of the Fund’s investments with a special purpose vehicle. If the Fund undertakes a securitization transaction, the Fund will consolidate its allocable portion of the debt of any securitization subsidiary on its financial statements, and include such debt in its calculation of the asset coverage test, if and to the extent required pursuant to the guidance of the staff of the SEC.

Cash and cash equivalents as of the three months ended March 31, 2020, taken together with the Fund’s uncalled Capital Commitments of $234,905,730 and $7,000,000 undrawn amount on the Fund’s Revolving Credit Facility, is expected to be sufficient for the Fund’s investing activities and to conduct the Fund’s operations for at least the next twelve months. As of March 31, 2020, the Fund had $16,251,625 in cash and cash equivalents. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Fund used $41,095,861 for operating activities. This “Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources” section should be read in conjunction with “Effects of COVID-19 on the Fund’s Results of Operations” above.

Equity Activity

The Fund has the authority to issue 200,000,000 shares of common stock at a $0.01 per share par value.

The Fund has entered into Subscription Agreements with investors providing for the private placement of the Fund’s common shares. Under the terms of the Subscription Agreements, investors are required to fund drawdowns to purchase the Fund’s common shares up to the amount of their respective Capital Commitments on an as-needed basis upon the issuance of a capital draw down notice. As of March 31, 2020, the Fund received Capital Commitments of $418,448,516. Inception to March 31, 2020, the Fund received capital contributions to the Fund of $183,542,786.

For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Fund received total Capital Commitments of $20,827,965, had $1,931,666 of dividend reinvestments and issued 225,117 shares to investors that opted into the Fund’s dividend reinvestment plan, issued capital drawdown notices to its investors for an aggregate amount of $41,844,852 and issued 4,876,625 shares to investors in respect of such capital drawdowns. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Fund received additional capital commitments of $51,768,231, had $581,297 of dividend reinvestments and issued 58,319 shares to investors that opted into the Fund’s dividend reinvestment plan, issued capital drawdown notices to its investors for an aggregate amount of $23,125,308 and issued 2,317,068 shares to investors in respect of such capital drawdowns.

Distributions

Distributions to stockholders are recorded on the record date. To the extent that the Fund has income available, the Fund intends to distribute quarterly distributions to its stockholders. The Fund’s quarterly distributions, if any, will be determined by the Board. Any distributions to the Fund’s stockholders will be declared out of assets legally available for distribution.

 

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The following table summarizes distributions declared during the three months ended March 31, 2020:

 

Date Declared

   Record Date      Payment Date      Amount
Per Share
     Total
Distributions
 

March 27, 2020

     March 27, 2020        April 29, 2020      $ 0.24      $ 3,551,533  
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions declared

         $ 0.24      $ 3,551,533  
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following table summarizes distributions declared during the three months ended March 31, 2019:

 

Date Declared

   Record Date      Payment Date      Amount
Per Share
     Total
Distributions
 

March 27, 2019

     March 27, 2019        April 25, 2019      $ 0.15      $ 1,057,242  
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions declared

         $ 0.15      $ 1,057,242  
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

The federal income tax characterization of distributions declared and paid for the fiscal year will be determined at fiscal year-end based upon the Fund’s investment company taxable income for the full fiscal year and distributions paid during the full year. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Fund distributed $3,551,533 to stockholders, of which $3,551,533 was attributable to ordinary income. The character of distributions for federal income tax purposes are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. Stockholders should read any written disclosure accompanying a distribution payment carefully and should not assume that the source of any distribution is only ordinary income or gains.

To the extent the Fund’s taxable earnings fall below the total amount of its distributions paid for that fiscal year, a portion of those distributions may be deemed a return of capital to the Fund’s stockholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Thus, the source of a distribution to stockholders may be the original capital invested by the stockholder rather than the Fund’s income or gains.

For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Fund distributed $1,057,242 to stockholders, of which $1,057,242 was attributable to ordinary income and $0 was attributable to long-term capital gains. The character of distributions for federal income tax purposes are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. Stockholders should not assume that the source of any distribution is only ordinary income or gains.

Contractual Obligations

The Fund has entered into certain contracts under which it has future commitments. Payments under the Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement with the Adviser consist of (i) a base management fee equal to a percentage of the average outstanding assets of the Fund (which equals the gross value of equity and debt instruments, including investments made utilizing leverage), excluding cash and cash equivalents, during such fiscal quarter and (ii) an incentive fee based on the Fund’s performance. The cost of both the base management fee and the incentive fee will ultimately be borne by the Fund’s stockholders. Under the Administration Agreement, the Fund will reimburse the Adviser an amount equal to the Fund’s allocable portion (subject to the review of the Fund’s Board) of its overhead resulting from its obligations under the Expense Reimbursement Agreement. Stockholder approval is not required to amend the Administration Agreement or Expense Reimbursement Agreement. Any new investment advisory agreement would be subject to approval by the Fund’s stockholders.

The following table shows the Fund’s contractual obligations as of March 31, 2020:

 

     Payments Due by Period  
     Total      Less Than
1 Year
     1 – 3 Years      3 – 5 Years      More Than
5 Years
 

Revolving Credit Facility

   $ 43,000,000      $ 43,000,000      $ —      $ —      $ —  

Class A-1 Senior Secured Floating Rate Note

   $ 178,200,000      $ —        $ —      $ —      $ 178,200,000  

Class A-2A Senior Secured Floating Rate Note

   $ 25,000,000      $ —        $ —      $ —      $ 25,000,000  

Class A-2B Senior Secured Floating Rate Note

   $ 9,950,000      $ —        $ —      $ —      $ 9,950,000  

 

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The following table shows the Fund’s contractual obligations as of December 31, 2019:

 

     Payments Due by Period   
     Total      Less Than
1 Year
     1 –3 Years      3 – 5 Years      More Than
5 Years
 

HSBC Credit Facility

   $ 19,500,000      $ 19,500,000      $ —        $ —        $ —    

Class A-1 Senior Secured Floating Rate Note

   $ 178,200,000      $ —        $ —        $ —        $ 178,200,000  

Class A-2A Senior Secured Floating Rate Note

   $ 25,000,000      $ —        $ —        $ —        $ 25,000,000  

Class A-2B Senior Secured Floating Rate Note

   $ 9,950,000      $ —        $ —        $ —        $ 9,950,000  

See Notes to Financial Statements – Note 4. Borrowings,” for a discussion of the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility and Notes.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Fund had unfunded Capital Commitments related to Subscription Agreements of $234,905,730 and $255,922,617, respectively.

The Fund may become a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of the Fund’s business to fund investments and to meet the financial needs of the Fund’s 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 consolidated statements of assets and liabilities.

As of March 31, 2020, the Fund’s off-balance sheet arrangements consisted of the following:

 

Investment

Type

  

Facility

Type

   Commitment
Expiration Date (1)
     Unfunded
Commitment (2)
     Fair
Value (3)
 

1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

           

5 Bars, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      9/27/2024      $ 3,448,816      $ (86,220

5 Bars, LLC

   Revolver      9/27/2024      $ 646,653      $ (16,166

Accelerate Resources Operating, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      8/24/2021      $ 2,903,350      $ (362,919

Accelerate Resources Operating, LLC

   Revolver      2/24/2026      $ 414,764      $ (51,846

Ahead Data Blue, LLC

   Revolver      11/8/2024      $ 517,600      $ (20,704

American Physician Partners, LLC

   Revolver      12/21/2021      $ 97,681      $ (3,907

AMI US Holdings, Inc.

   Revolver      4/1/2024      $ 87,568      $ (3,065

Analogic Corporation

   Revolver      6/22/2023      $ 195,556      $ (9,778

Avetta, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      4/11/2020      $ 1,235,991      $ —    

Avetta, LLC

   Revolver      4/10/2024      $ 494,396      $ (17,304

BEP Borrower Holdco, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan A      6/12/2021      $ 1,288,304      $ (109,506

BEP Borrower Holdco, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan B      6/30/2020      $ 2,576,608      $ (219,012

BEP Borrower Holdco, LLC

   Revolver      6/12/2024      $ 429,435      $ (38,649

BK Medical Holding Company, Inc.

   Revolver      6/22/2023      $ 321,733      $ (12,869

Blink Holdings, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      9/10/2021      $ 621,958      $ (40,427

Businesssolver.com, Inc.

   Revolver      5/15/2023      $ 323,529      $ (12,132

Captain D’s, Inc.

   Revolver      12/15/2023      $ 50,267      $ (5,529

CutisPharma, Inc.

   Revolver      3/21/2023      $ 482,931      $ (14,488

CutisPharma, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      5/17/2021      $ 482,931      $ (14,488

Delaware Valley Management Holdings, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      3/21/2021      $ 5,268,797      $ (1,238,167

Dillon Logistics, Inc.

   Revolver      12/11/2023      $ 41,191      $ (16,476

Dispatch Track, LLC

   Revolver      12/17/2024      $ 169,081      $ (8,454

 

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Investment

Type

  

Facility

Type

   Commitment
Expiration Date (1)
     Unfunded
Commitment (2)
     Fair
Value (3)
 

E2open LLC

   Revolver      11/26/2024      $ 155,682      $ (10,119

Engage2Excel, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      10/25/2020      $ 664,490      $ (66,449

Engage2Excel, Inc.

   Revolver      3/7/2023      $ 119,353      $ (13,129

EnterpriseDB Corporation

   Revolver      6/21/2024      $ 696,355      $ (12,186

Ethos Veterinary Health LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      5/17/2021      $ 839,091      $ (67,127

EvolveIP, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      11/26/2021      $ 755,824      $ (22,675

EvolveIP, LLC

   Revolver      6/7/2023      $ 453,495      $ (13,605

Finalsite Holdings, Inc.

   Revolver      9/25/2024      $ 253,142      $ (7,594

Fuze, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      9/20/2021      $ 1,814,240      $ (7,438

Fuze, Inc.

   Revolver      9/20/2024      $ 1,295,886      $ (18,531

Genesis Acquisition Co.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      7/31/2020      $ 364,466      $ (26,424

GHA Buyer, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      12/31/2020      $ 570,916      $ (22,837

GHA Buyer, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      12/31/2020      $ 675,044      $ (27,002

GHA Buyer, Inc.

   Revolver      10/23/2023      $ 202,513      $ (10,126

GS AcquisitionCo, Inc.

   Revolver      5/24/2024      $ 164,107      $ (5,744

GS AcquisitionCo, Inc.

   Second Supplemental Delayed Draw Term Loan      8/2/2021      $ 988,988      $ (31,757

INH Buyer, Inc.

   Revolver      1/31/2024      $ 96,067      $ (8,646

InSite Wireless Group, LLC

   Term Loan      8/1/2022      $ 2,802,260      $ (35,028

Kaseya Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      5/3/2021      $ 467,302      $ (11,122

Kaseya Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      3/4/2022      $ 237,545      $ (5,939

Kaseya Inc.

   Revolver      5/2/2025      $ 3,760      $ (122

Metametrics, Inc.

   Revolver      9/10/2025      $ 217,061      $ (10,853

Nine Point Energy, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      6/7/2021      $ 1,312,500      $ (75,469

OMH-HealthEdge Holdings, LLC

   Revolver      10/24/2024      $ 458,720      $ (18,349

Pace Health Companies, LLC

   Revolver      8/2/2024      $ 83,252      $ (4,995

PF Growth Partners, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      7/11/2021      $ 240,285      $ (24,029

Pinnacle Dermatology Management, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      5/18/2020      $ 3,288,636      $ (263,091

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      1/17/2022      $ 585,909      $ (10,253

Real Capital Analytics, Inc.

   Revolver      10/2/2024      $ 138,948      $ (2,779

RxBenefits, Inc.

   Revolver      3/29/2024      $ 106,616      $ (5,331

Selligent, Inc.

   Revolver      11/3/2023      $ 200,660      $ (6,020

Single Digits, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      12/21/2020      $ 1,040,369      $ (83,230

Single Digits, Inc.

   Revolver      12/21/2023      $ 416,147      $ (33,292

Sirsi Corporation

   Revolver      3/15/2024      $ 442,993      $ (17,720

Smartlinx Solutions, LLC

   Revolver      3/4/2026      $ 519,484      $ (14,286

Smile Brands, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      10/12/2020      $ 152,035      $ (8,362

Smile Brands, Inc.

   Revolver      10/12/2023      $ 29,445      $ (1,619

Star2star Communications, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      3/11/2025      $ 640,576      $ (12,812

Star2star Communications, LLC

   Revolver      3/13/2025      $ 960,864      $ (19,217

Summit Infrastructure Group, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      3/15/2021      $ 1,125,756      $ —    

Summit Infrastructure Group, Inc.

   Revolver      3/15/2024      $ 562,878      $ —    

Telesoft Holdings, LLC

   Revolver      12/16/2025      $ 198,955      $ (8,953

The Center for Orthopedic and Research Excellence, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      8/15/2021      $ 1,726,330      $ (49,632

Theranest, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      7/23/2020      $ 1,386,857      $ (35,226

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      6/18/2021      $ 20,418      $ (510

ZBS Alliance Animal Health, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      11/8/2025      $ 2,440,153      $ (109,806

Total 1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

         $ 54,015,513      $ (3,541,540
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

         $ 54,015,513      $ (3,541,540
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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As of December 31, 2019, the Fund’s off-balance sheet arrangements consisted of the following:

 

Investment

Type

  

Facility

Type

   Commitment
Expiration Date(1)
     Unfunded
Commitment(2)
     Fair
Value(3)
 

1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

           

5 Bars, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      9/27/2024      $ 3,448,816      $ (51,732

5 Bars, LLC

   Revolver      9/27/2024      $ 646,653      $ (9,700

AEG Holding Company, Inc.

   Revolver      11/20/2023      $ 558,432      $ (11,168

Ahead Data Blue, LLC

   Revolver      11/8/2024      $ 961,256      $ (19,225

American Physician Partners, LLC

   Revolver      12/21/2021      $ 266,402      $ (2,664

AMI US Holdings, Inc.

   Revolver      4/1/2024      $ 612,979      $ (12,260

Analogic Corporation

   Revolver      6/22/2023      $ 258,261      $ (3,616

Avetta, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      4/11/2020      $ 1,235,991      $ (12,360

Avetta, LLC

   Revolver      4/10/2024      $ 494,396      $ (9,888

BEP Borrower Holdco, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan A      6/12/2021      $ 1,288,304      $ (12,883

BEP Borrower Holdco, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan B      6/30/2020      $ 2,576,608      $ (25,766

BEP Borrower Holdco, LLC

   Revolver      6/12/2024      $ 429,435      $ (6,442

Blink Holdings, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      11/8/2020      $ 119,189      $ (1,192

Broadway Technology, LLC

   Revolver      4/1/2024      $ 383,845      $ (7,677

Businesssolver.com, Inc.

   Revolver      5/15/2023      $ 194,118      $  

Captain D’s, Inc.

   Revolver      12/15/2023      $ 60,466      $ (604

CutisPharma, Inc.

   Revolver      3/21/2023      $ 482,932      $ (8,451

CutisPharma, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      5/17/2021      $ 482,932      $ (8,451

Degreed, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      5/31/2021      $ 1,810,522      $ (17,562

Degreed, Inc.

   Revolver      5/31/2024      $ 417,813      $ (7,228

Delaware Valley Management Holdings, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      3/21/2021      $ 5,268,797      $ (105,376

Delaware Valley Management Holdings, Inc.

   Revolver      3/21/2024      $ 158,064      $ (3,161

Dillon Logistics, Inc.

   Revolver      12/11/2023      $ 41,191      $ (2,912

Dispatch Track, LLC

   Revolver      12/17/2024      $ 169,081      $ (2,537

E2open LLC

   Revolver      11/26/2024      $ 311,365      $ (3,114

Engage2Excel, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      10/25/2020      $ 664,490      $ (6,645

Engage2Excel, Inc.

   Revolver      3/7/2023      $ 125,635      $ (2,513

EnterpriseDB Corporation

   Revolver      6/21/2024      $ 696,355      $ (10,445

Ethos Veterinary Health LLC

   Term Loan      5/17/2021      $ 839,091      $ (8,391

EvolveIP, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      11/26/2021      $ 755,824      $ (11,337

EvolveIP, LLC

   Revolver      6/7/2023      $ 566,868      $ (8,503

Exterro, Inc.

   Revolver      5/31/2024      $ 330,000      $ (1,650

Finalsite Holdings, Inc.

   Revolver      9/25/2024      $ 253,142      $ (3,797

Fuze, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      9/20/2021      $ 2,591,772      $ (117,926

Fuze, Inc.

   Revolver      9/20/2024      $ 388,766      $ (17,689

Genesis Acquisition Co.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      7/31/2020      $ 364,466      $ (3,645

Genesis Acquisition Co.

   Revolver      7/31/2024      $ 131,560      $ (2,631

GHA Buyer, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      12/31/2020      $ 570,916      $ (5,709

GHA Buyer, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      12/31/2020      $ 675,044      $ (6,750

 

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Investment

Type

  

Facility

Type

   Commitment
Expiration Date(1)
     Unfunded
Commitment(2)
     Fair
Value(3)
 

GHA Buyer, Inc.

   Revolver      10/23/2023      $ 202,513      $ (4,050

GS AcquisitionCo, Inc.

   Revolver      5/24/2024      $ 108,813      $ (1,360

GS AcquisitionCo, Inc.

   Second Supplemental
Delayed Draw Term Loan
     8/2/2021      $ 1,934,450      $ (13,251

Higginbotham Insurance Agency, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      3/11/2020      $ 2,365,584      $  

INH Buyer, Inc.

   Revolver      1/31/2024      $ 205,858      $ (3,088

InSite Wireless Group, LLC

   Term Loan      8/1/2022      $ 6,179,466      $ (77,243

Lucky Bucks, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      4/9/2020      $ 64,919      $ (1,136

Metametrics, Inc.

   Revolver      9/10/2025      $ 651,183      $ (13,024

Nine Point Energy, LLC

   Revolver      6/7/2024      $ 328,125      $ (6,562

Nine Point Energy, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      6/7/2021      $ 1,312,500      $ (26,250

OMH-HealthEdge Holdings, LLC

   Revolver      10/24/2024      $ 458,721      $ (10,321

Pace Health Companies, LLC

   Revolver      8/2/2024      $ 616,682      $ (6,167

PF Growth Partners, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      7/11/2021      $ 300,356      $ (3,003

Pinnacle Dermatology Management, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      5/18/2020      $ 1,643,567      $ (32,871

Pinnacle Dermatology Management, LLC

   Revolver      5/18/2023      $ 468,424      $ (9,368

Real Capital Analytics, Inc.

   Revolver      10/2/2024      $ 138,948      $ (695

Rhode Holdings, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      5/3/2021      $ 467,302      $ (5,280

Rhode Holdings, Inc.

   Revolver      5/2/2025      $ 161,139      $ (3,223

RxBenefits, Inc.

   Revolver      3/29/2024      $ 575,767      $ (5,758

Selligent, Inc.

   Revolver      11/3/2023      $ 200,660      $ (3,010

Single Digits, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      12/21/2020      $ 1,040,369      $ (10,404

Single Digits, Inc.

   Revolver      12/21/2023      $ 416,148      $ (4,161

Sirsi Corporation

   Revolver      3/15/2024      $ 332,245      $ (4,984

Smile Brands, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      10/12/2020      $ 333,798      $ —    

Smile Brands, Inc.

   Revolver      10/12/2023      $ 220,833      $ —    

Sugarcrm, Inc.

   Revolver      7/31/2024      $ 310,244      $ —    

Summit Infrastructure Group, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      3/15/2021      $ 1,125,756      $ (22,515

Summit Infrastructure Group, Inc.

   Revolver      3/15/2024      $ 562,878      $ (11,258

Swiftpage, Inc.

   Revolver      6/13/2023      $ 225,317      $ (4,506

Symplr Software, Inc.

   Revolver      11/30/2023      $ 27,828      $ (417

Telesoft Holdings, LLC

   Revolver      12/16/2025      $ 596,865      $ (13,430

The Center for Orthopedic and Research Excellence, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      8/15/2021      $ 1,726,330      $ (15,105

The Center for Orthopedic and Research Excellence, Inc.

   Revolver      8/15/2025      $ 656,005      $ (11,480

Theranest, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      7/23/2020      $ 1,386,857      $ (20,803

Theranest, LLC

   Revolver      7/24/2023      $ 428,571      $ (8,571

TRGRP, Inc.

   Revolver      11/1/2023      $ 333,333      $ (6,667

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC

   Revolver      9/24/2023      $ 96,435      $ —    

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      6/18/2021      $ 6,659,893      $ —    

Velocity Purchaser Corporation

   Revolver      12/1/2022      $ 193,237      $ —    

ZBS Alliance Animal Health, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      11/8/2025      $ 4,535,600      $ (90,712

ZBS Alliance Animal Health, LLC

   Revolver      11/8/2025      $ 181,424      $ (3,628
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total 1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

         $ 71,406,720      $ (1,007,901
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

         $ 71,406,720      $ (1,007,901
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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(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)

Net of capitalized fees, expenses and original issue discount (“OID”).

(3)

A negative fair value was reflected as investments, at fair value in the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities. The negative fair value is the result of the capitalized discount on the loan.

Co-investment Exemptive Order

On August 6, 2018, the SEC granted the Fund relief sought in a new exemptive application that expands the co-investment exemptive relief previously granted to the Fund in October 2016 to allow the Fund to co-invest in portfolio companies with Affiliated Funds in a manner consistent with its investment objective, positions, policies, strategies and restrictions as well as regulatory requirements and other pertinent factors, subject to compliance with the Order. Pursuant to the Order, the Fund is permitted to co-invest with Affiliated Funds, which the new exemptive relief defines to include affiliated managed accounts, if, among other things, a “required majority” (as defined in Section 57(o) of the 1940 Act) of the Fund’s independent directors make certain conclusions in connection with a co-investment transaction, including that (1) the terms of the transactions, including the consideration to be paid, are reasonable and fair to the Fund and the Fund’s stockholders and do not involve overreaching in respect of the Fund or the Fund’s stockholders on the part of any person concerned, and (2) the transaction is consistent with the interests of the Fund’s stockholders and is consistent with the Fund’s investment objective and strategies. The Fund intends to co-invest with Affiliated Funds, subject to the conditions included in the Order.

Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

On November 15, 2017, the Fund entered into the Credit Agreement to establish the Revolving Credit Facility with HSBC as Administrative Agent and any other lender that becomes a party to the Revolving Credit Facility in accordance with the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility, as lenders.

The Maximum Commitment of the Revolving Credit Facility is $30 million. The Maximum Commitment amount may be increased upon request of the Fund to an amount agreed upon by the Fund and the Administrative Agent. Such increase may be done in one or more requested increases, each in a minimum amount of $10 million and in $5 million increments thereof, or such lesser amount to be determined by the Administrative Agent, subject to certain terms and conditions. On January 31, 2019, the Fund increased the Maximum Commitment to $50 million. So long as no request for borrowing is outstanding, the Fund may terminate the Commitments or reduce the Maximum Commitments by giving prior irrevocable written notice to the Administrative Agent. Any reduction of the Maximum Commitments shall be in an amount equal to $10 million or multiples thereof; and in no event shall a reduction by the Fund reduce the Commitments to $35 million or less (in each case, except for a termination of all the Commitments). Proceeds under the Revolving Credit Facility may be used for any purpose permitted under the Fund’s organizational documents, including general corporate purposes such as the making of investments.

Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest, at the Fund’s election at the time of drawdown, at a rate per annum equal to (i) with respect to LIBOR Rate Loans, Adjusted LIBOR for the applicable Interest Period; and (ii) with respect to Reference Rate Loans, the greatest of: (x) the rate of interest per annum publicly announced from time to time by the Administrative Agent as its prime rate, (y) the rate per annum equal to the weighted average of the rates on overnight Federal funds transactions with members of the Federal Reserve System arranged by Federal funds brokers on such day, plus two hundred basis points (2.00%), provided that if such rate is not so published for any day that is a Business Day, the average of the quotation for such day on such transactions received by the Administrative Agent from three (3) Federal funds brokers of recognized standing selected by the Administrative Agent and, upon request of Borrowers, with notice of such quotations to the Borrowers and (z) except during any period of time during which LIBOR is unavailable, one-month Adjusted LIBOR plus one hundred ninety basis points (1.90%). The Fund will also pay an unused commitment fee of 35 basis points (0.35%) on any unused commitments.

 

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The Revolving Credit Facility is scheduled to mature on November 11, 2020, subject to the Fund’s option to extend the maturity date for up to one additional term not longer than 364 days, subject to the following conditions: (i) each of the Lenders and the Administrative Agent consents to the extension in their sole discretion; (ii) the Fund has paid an extension fee to the Administrative Agent for the benefit of the extending Lenders consenting to such extension in an amount agreed to by the Administrative Agent and the Borrowers at the time of the extension and as set forth in the applicable extension request; (iii) no potential default or event of default has occurred and is continuing on the date on which notice is given in accordance with the following clause (iv) or on November 11, 2020; and (v) the Fund has delivered an extension request to the Administrative Agent not more than one hundred twenty (120) days or less than forty-five (45) days prior to November 11, 2020.

Subject to certain terms and conditions, the Revolving Credit Facility is secured by a first priority, exclusive, perfected security interest and lien in and on all of the Fund’s right, title and interest, in, to and under, whether now existing or hereafter acquired or arising and wherever located (a) all of the Fund’s rights, titles, interests and privileges in and to the Capital Commitments, and the Capital Contributions made by its Investors, and all other rights, titles, interests, powers and privileges related to, appurtenant to or arising out of the Capital Commitments; (b) all of the Fund’s rights, titles, interests, remedies, and privileges under the Constituent Documents (i) to issue and enforce Capital Calls and pending Capital Calls, (ii) to receive and enforce Capital Contributions and (iii) relating to Capital Calls, pending Capital Calls, Capital Commitments or Capital Contributions; (c) all proceeds of any and all of the foregoing.

The Revolving Credit Facility contains customary covenants and events of default (with customary cure and notice provisions).

As of March 31, 2020, the Fund had $43,000,000 outstanding on the Revolving Credit Facility and the Fund in compliance with the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2019, the Fund had $19,500,000 outstanding on the Revolving Credit Facility and the Fund was in compliance with the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility. The Fund intends to continue to utilize the Revolving Credit Facility on a revolving basis to fund investments and for other general corporate purposes.

For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, the components of interest expense related to the Revolving Credit Facility were as follows:

 

     For the Three Months Ended March 31,  
     2020      2019  

Borrowing interest expense

   $ 145,023      $ 303,967  

Commitment fees

   $ 28,258      $ 42,041  

Amortization of financing costs

   $ 18,646      $ 36,593  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest and debt financing expenses

   $ 191,927      $ 382,601  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Barclays Credit Agreement

On December 19, 2018, the Fund formed ABPCIC Funding, an indirectly wholly-owned Delaware limited liability company, the primary purpose of which was to function as the Fund’s special purpose, bankruptcy remote, financing subsidiary in connection with the Barclays Credit Agreement, providing for borrowings in an aggregate amount up to $150,000,000 collateralized with certain assets sold to ABPCIC Funding by the Fund (the “Collateral”). The Fund was appointed as the Designated Manager of ABPCIC Funding and as such had full and exclusive control of ABPCIC Funding’s business and makes all decisions affecting its affairs (except with respect to certain material actions). On January 30, 2019, ABPCIC Funding entered into the Barclays Credit Agreement. Concurrently with the closing of the Barclays Credit Agreement, the Fund contributed and/or sold certain assets to ABPCIC Funding pursuant to a transfer agreement (the “Transfer Agreement”), by and between the Fund as seller and ABPCIC Funding as buyer. The Fund expected to continue to contribute and/or sell assets to ABPCIC Funding pursuant to the Transfer Agreement in the future.

 

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All of the collateral pledged to lenders by ABPCIC Funding under the Barclays Credit Facility was held in the custody of the Custodian under an account control agreement by and among ABPCIC Funding, the Collateral Agent and the Custodian. The Collateral Administrator maintained and performed certain collateral administration services with respect to the collateral pursuant to a collateral administration agreement among ABPCIC Funding, the Adviser and the Collateral Administrator. Borrowings under the Barclays Credit Facility were secured by all of the assets held by ABPCIC Funding. Pursuant to a collateral management agreement (the “Collateral Management Agreement”) by and between ABPCIC Funding and the Adviser as collateral manager, the Adviser performed certain duties with respect to the purchase and management of the assets securing the Barclays Credit Facility. The Adviser elected to waive any fees that would otherwise be payable under the Barclays Credit Facility and the Collateral Management Agreement. ABPCIC Funding was responsible for reimbursing the expenses incurred by the Adviser in the performance of its obligations under the Collateral Management Agreement other than any ordinary overhead expenses, which were not required to be reimbursed. For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, the Fund incurred no collateral management fees.    

The Barclays Credit Facility provided for borrowings in an aggregate amount up to $150 million. Borrowings under the Barclays Credit Facility bore interest paid on an annual adjusted LIBOR for the relevant interest period, plus an applicable spread of 2.25%. ABPCIC Funding would also pay an unused commitment fee of .50% and the commitment would have expired on July 30, 2020. Interest and fees were paid quarterly in arrears. Any amounts borrowed under the Barclays Credit Facility would have matured, and all accrued and unpaid interest thereunder would have been due and payable, on the earlier of (i) January 20, 2029, (ii) the date on which ABPCIC Funding issues collateralized loan obligation securities in a transaction for which the sole arranger is Barclays (or an affiliate thereof) or (iii) upon certain other events which result in accelerated maturity under the credit facility. Borrowing under the Barclays Credit Facility was subject to certain restrictions contained in the 1940 Act. On August 9, 2019, ABPCIC Funding issued collateralized loan obligation securities, and terminated the Barclays Credit Facility. For a discussion of the CLO Transaction see Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 4. Collateralized Loan Obligations.

For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, the components of interest expense related to the Barclays Credit Facility were as follows:

 

     For the three Months Ended March 31  
     2020      2019  

Interest and borrowing expenses

   $ —        $ 883,033  

Commitment fees

     —          37,214  

Amortization of deferred financing costs

     —          106,304  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest and borrowing expenses

   $ —        $ 1,026,551  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Borrowings of ABPCIC Funding were considered borrowings by the Fund for purposes of complying with the asset coverage requirements under the 1940 Act applicable to business development companies. The obligations of ABPCIC Funding under the Barclays Credit Facility were non-recourse to the Fund. The Barclays Credit Facility was in effect during 2019, but terminated on August 9, 2019.

Debt Securitization

On August 9, 2019, the Issuer and the Co-Issuer, each a newly formed special purpose vehicle, completed the CLO Transaction. The Notes offered by the Co-Issuers in the CLO Transaction are secured by a diversified portfolio of the Co-Issuers consisting primarily of middle market loans and participation interests in middle market loans and may also include some broadly syndicated loans. The CLO Transaction was executed through a private placement of: (i) $178,200,000 of Class A-1 Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes, which bear interest at three-months LIBOR plus 1.73% per annum; (ii) $25,000,000 of Class A-2A Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes, which bear interest at LIBOR plus 2.45% per annum; (iii) $9,950,000 of Class A-2B Senior Secured Fixed Rate Notes, which bear interest at 4.23% per annum; (iv) $16,400,000 of Class B Secured Deferrable Floating Rate Notes, which bear interest at LIBOR plus 3.40% per annum; and (v) $17,350,000 of Class C Secured Deferrable Floating Rate Notes, which bear interest at LIBOR plus 4.40% per annum. The Notes are scheduled to mature on August 9, 2030.

 

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The Notes are the secured obligations of the Co-Issuers, and the indenture governing the Notes includes customary covenants and events of default. The Notes have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act, as amended, or any state securities or “blue sky” laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration with the SEC or an applicable exemption from registration.

The Adviser serves as collateral manager to the Issuer pursuant to the Collateral Management Agreement. For so long as the Adviser serves as collateral manager to the Issuer, the Adviser will elect to irrevocably waive any base management fee or subordinated interest to which it may be entitled under the Collateral Management Agreement. For the period ended March 31, 2020, the Fund incurred a collateral management fee of $459,059, which was voluntarily waived by the Adviser.

The interest rate and outstanding borrowings under the Notes as of March 31, 2020 were as follows:

 

Notes

   Principal Amount      Interest rate at March 31, 2020     Carrying Value      Fair Value  

Class A-1

   $ 178,200,000        L+1.73%     $ 176,185,732        168,371,201  

Class A-2A

     25,000,000        L+2.45%       24,717,415        22,404,575  

Class A-2B

     9,950,000        4.23%       9,811,154        9,452,679  

Class B

     16,400,000        L+3.40%       0        0

Class C

     17,350,000        L+4.40%       0        0

Subordinated Notes

     53,600,000        N/A       0        0
  

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 300,500,000        $ 210,714,301      $ 200,228,455  
  

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*

Class B, Class C and Subordinated Notes have been eliminated in consolidation.

The interest rate and outstanding borrowings under the Notes as of December 31, 2019 were as follows:

 

Notes

   Principal Amount      Interest rate at December 31, 2019     Carrying Value      Fair Value  

Class A-1

   $ 178,200,000        L+1.73%     $ 175,875,031        178,195,723  

Class A-2A

     25,000,000        L+2.45%       24,673,826        24,889,050  

Class A-2B

     9,950,000        4.23%       9,787,776        9,916,279  

Class B

     16,400,000        L+3.40%       0        0

Class C

     17,350,000        L+4.40%       0        0

Subordinated Notes

     53,600,000        N/A       0        0
  

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 300,500,000        $ 210,336,633      $ 213,001,052  
  

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*

Class B, Class C and Subordinated Notes have been eliminated in consolidation.

For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the components of interest expense related to the Notes were as follows:

 

     For the three Months Ended
March 31
 
     2020      2019  

Interest and borrowing expenses

   $ 1,999,072      $ —    

Amortization of debt issuance costs

     377,668        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest and borrowing expenses

   $ 2,376,740      $ —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Asset Coverage

In accordance with the 1940 Act, the Fund has historically only been allowed to borrow amounts such that its “asset coverage,” as defined in the 1940 Act, is at least 200% after such borrowing, permitting the Fund to borrow up to one dollar for investment purposes for every one dollar of investor equity. “Asset coverage” generally refers to a company’s total assets, less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by “senior securities,” as defined in the 1940 Act, divided by total senior securities representing indebtedness and, if applicable, preferred stock. “Senior securities” for this purpose includes borrowings from banks or other lenders, debt securities and preferred stock.

 

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On March 23, 2018, the SBCAA was signed into law. The SBCAA, among other things, modifies the applicable provisions of the 1940 Act to reduce the required asset coverage ratio applicable to BDCs from 200% to 150% subject to certain approval, time and disclosure requirements (including either stockholder approval or approval of a majority of the directors who are not interested persons of the BDC and who have no financial interest in the proposal). On July 5, 2018, the Board voted to approve the adoption of the reduced asset coverage ratio and separately recommended that Investors approve the reduced asset coverage requirements at the 2018 annual meeting of stockholders. On September 26, 2018, at the Fund’s 2018 annual meeting of stockholders, the Fund’s stockholders approved the reduction of the required minimum asset coverage ratio applicable to the Fund from 200% to 150%, which took effect on September 27, 2018. This reduction in the required minimum asset coverage ratio increases the amount of debt that the Fund is permitted to incur, permitting the Fund to borrow up to two dollars for investment purposes for every one dollar of investor equity.

As of March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, the Fund had total senior securities of $253,714,301 and $229,836,633, respectively, consisting of borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility and the Notes, and had asset coverage ratios of 167% and 163%, respectively.

Critical Accounting Policies

Valuation of Investment

The Fund measures the value of its investments at fair value accordance with Accounting Standards Codification Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure, or “ASC Topic 820,” issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or “FASB.” Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

The audit committee of the Fund’s Board (the “Audit Committee”) is also responsible for assisting the Fund’s Board in valuing investments that are not publicly traded or for which current market values are not readily available. Investments for which market quotations are readily available are valued using market quotations, which are generally obtained from independent pricing services, broker-dealers or market makers. With respect to portfolio investments for which market quotations are not readily available, the Fund’s Board, with the assistance of the Adviser and its senior investment team and independent valuation firms, is responsible for determining in good faith the fair value in accordance with the valuation policy approved by the Fund’s Board. If more than one valuation method is used to measure fair value, the results are evaluated and weighted, as appropriate, considering the reasonableness of the range indicated by those results. The Fund considers a range of fair values based upon the valuation techniques utilized and selects the value within that range that was most representative of fair value based on current market conditions as well as other factors the Adviser’s senior investment team considers relevant. Due to the unprecedented conditions surrounding COVID-19 spreading throughout the United States and the significant disruptions to the economy that have resulted from such spread during the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Fund undertook supplemental reviews of the fair value of its portfolio with the assistance of a third-party independent valuation firm.

ASC Topic 820 specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable or unobservable. ASC Topic 820 also provides guidance regarding a fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes information used to measure fair value and the effect of fair value measurements on earnings and provides for enhanced disclosures determined by the level within the hierarchy of information used in the valuation. In accordance with ASC Topic 820, these inputs are summarized in the three levels listed below:

 

   

Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

 

   

Level 2 – Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).

 

   

Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments at the reporting date).

 

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The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement is categorized in its entirety is determined on the basis of the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. For this purpose, the significance of an input is assessed against the fair value measurement in its entirety. If a fair value measurement uses observable inputs that require significant adjustment based on unobservable inputs, that measurement is a Level 3 measurement. If a fair value measurement uses price data vendors or observable market price quotations, that measurement is a Level 2 measurement. Assessing the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, considering factors specific to the asset or liability.

The determination of what constitutes “observable” requires significant judgment by the Fund. The Fund considers observable data to be that market data that is readily available, regularly distributed or updated, reliable and verifiable, not proprietary, and provided by independent sources that are actively involved in the relevant market.

Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation for all fair value investments and interests, the Board’s determination of fair value may differ from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed, or that could have been (or will be) realized in an actual sale, and such differences could be material.

The value of any investment on any valuation date is intended to represent the fair value of such investment on such date based upon the amount at which the investment could be exchanged between willing parties, other than in a forced liquidation sale, and reflects the Board’s determination of fair value using the methodology described herein. Any valuation of an investment may not reflect the actual amount received by the Fund upon the liquidation of such investment.

The Fund’s investments will be primarily loans made to middle-market companies. These investments are mostly considered Level 3 assets under ASC Topic 820 because there is not usually a known or accessible market or market indices for these types of debt instruments and, thus, the Adviser’s senior investment team must estimate the fair value of these investment securities based on models utilizing unobservable inputs.

Investment Transactions, Realized/Unrealized Gains or Losses, and Income Recognition

Investment transactions are recorded on a trade-date basis. The Fund measures realized gains or losses from the repayment or sale of investments using the identified cost method. The amortized cost basis of investments represents the original cost adjusted for the accretion/amortization of discounts and premiums and upfront loan origination fees. The Fund reports changes in fair value of investments that are measured at fair value as a component of net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments in the consolidated statement of operations.

Interest income, adjusted for amortization of market premium and accretion of market discount, is recorded on an accrual basis to the extent that the Fund expects to collect such amounts. Interest income on debt instruments is accrued and recognized for those issuers who are currently paying in full or expected to pay in full. For those issuers who are in default or expected to default, interest is not accrued and is only recognized when received. Interest income and expense include discounts accreted and premiums amortized on certain debt instruments as determined in good faith by the Adviser and calculated using the effective interest method. Loan origination fees, original issue discounts and market discounts or premiums are capitalized as part of the underlying cost of the investments and accreted or amortized over the life of the investment as interest income.

Management and Incentive Fees

The Fund will accrue for the base management fee and incentive fee. The accrual for the incentive fee includes the recognition of the incentive fee on unrealized capital gains, even though such incentive fee is neither earned nor payable to the Adviser until the gains are both realized and in excess of unrealized depreciation on investments. The amount of capital gains incentive fee expense related to the hypothetical liquidation of the portfolio (and assuming no other changes in realized or unrealized gains and losses) would only become payable to the Adviser in the event of a complete liquidation of the Fund’s portfolio as of period end and the termination of the Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement on such date. Also, it should be noted that the capital gains incentive fee expense fluctuates with the Fund’s overall investment results.

 

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Federal Income Taxes

The Fund has elected to be treated, and to qualify annually, as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. Generally, a RIC is not subject to federal income taxes on distributed income and gains if it distributes at least 90% of its net ordinary income and net short-term capital gains in excess of its net long-term capital losses, if any, to its stockholders. The Fund intends to distribute sufficient dividends to maintain its RIC status each year and the Fund does not anticipate paying any material federal income taxes in the future.

 

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The Fund is subject to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates. To the extent that the Fund borrows money to make investments, the Fund’s net investment income is dependent upon the difference between the rate at which the Fund borrows funds and the rate at which the Fund invests these funds. In periods of rising interest rates, the Fund’s cost of funds would increase, which may reduce the Fund’s net investment income. Because the Fund expects that most of its investments will bear interest at floating rates, the Fund anticipates that an increase in interest rates would have a corresponding increase in the Fund’s interest income that would likely offset any increase in the Fund’s cost of funds and, thus, net investment income would not be reduced. However, there can be no assurance that a significant change in market interest rates will not have an adverse effect on the Fund’s net investment income. In addition, U.S. and global capital markets and credit markets have experienced a higher level of stress due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, which has resulted in an increase in the level of volatility across such markets and a general decline in the value of the securities held by the Fund.

The Fund will generally invest in illiquid loans and securities including debt and equity securities of middle-market companies. Because the Fund expects that there will not be a readily available market for many of the investments in the Fund’s portfolio, the Fund expects to value many of its portfolio investments at fair value as determined in good faith by the Board using a documented valuation policy and a consistently applied valuation process. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Fund’s investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a readily available market value existed for such investments, and the differences could be material.

In connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Federal Reserve and other central banks have reduced certain interest rates and LIBOR has decreased. A prolonged reduction in interest rates will reduce the Fund’s gross investment income and could result in a decrease in the Fund’s net investment income if such decreases in LIBOR are not offset by a corresponding increase in the spread over LIBOR that the Fund earns on any portfolio investments, a decrease in the Fund’s operating expenses, including with respect to the Fund’s income incentive fee, or a decrease in the interest rate of the Fund’s floating interest rate liabilities tied to LIBOR.

Assuming that the consolidated statement of assets and liabilities as of March 31, 2020, were to remain constant and that the Fund took no actions to alter its existing interest rate sensitivity, the following table shows the annualized impact of hypothetical base rate changes in interest rates.

 

Change in Interest Rates

   Increase (Decrease) in
Interest Income
     Increase (Decrease) in
Interest Expense
     Net Increase (Decrease) in
Net Investment Income
 

Down 25 basis points

   $ (1,064,012    $ (615,500    $ (448,512

Up 100 basis points

     4,256,049        2,462,000        1,794,049  

Up 200 basis points

     8,512,098        4,924,000        3,588,098  

Up 300 basis points

     12,768,147        7,386,000        5,382,147  

In addition, although the Fund does not currently intend to make investments that are denominated in a foreign currency, to the extent it does, the Fund will be subject to risks associated with changes in currency exchange rates. These risks include the possibility of significant fluctuations in the foreign currency markets, the imposition or modification of foreign exchange controls and potential illiquidity in the secondary market. These risks will vary depending upon the currency or currencies involved.

The Fund may hedge against interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations by using standard hedging instruments such as futures, options and forward contracts subject to the requirements of the 1940 Act. While hedging activities may insulate the Fund against adverse changes in interest rates, they may also limit the Fund’s ability to participate in benefits of lower interest rates with respect to the Fund’s portfolio of investments with fixed interest rates.

 

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Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Fund carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Fund’s management, including the Fund’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Fund’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based on that evaluation, the Fund’s President and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Fund’s current disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information relating to the Fund that is required to be disclosed by the Fund in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act.

There have been no changes in the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Fund’s most recently completed fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

The Fund is not currently subject to any material legal proceedings, nor, to the Fund’s knowledge, is any material legal proceeding threatened against the Fund. From time to time, the Fund may be a party to certain legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, including proceedings relating to the enforcement of the Fund’s rights under contracts with its portfolio companies. The Fund’s business is also subject to extensive regulation, which may result in regulatory proceedings against the Fund. While the outcome of these legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, the Fund does not expect that these proceedings will have a material effect upon its financial condition or results of operations.

 

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Fund’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, which could materially affect the Fund’s business, financial condition and/or operating results. The risks described in the Fund’s Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks the Fund faces. Additional risks and uncertainties are not currently known to the Fund or that the Fund currently deems to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect the Fund’s business, financial condition and/or operating results. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, there have been no material changes from the risk factors set forth in the Fund’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 except for the following.

The Small Business Credit Availability Act allows the Fund to incur additional leverage, which may increase the risk of investing with the Fund.

On March 23, 2018, the SBCAA was signed into law. The SBCAA, among other things, modifies the applicable provisions of the 1940 Act to reduce the required asset coverage ratio applicable to BDCs from 200% to 150% subject to certain approval, time and disclosure requirements (including either stockholder approval or approval of a majority of the directors who are not interested persons of the BDC and who have no financial interest in the proposal). On July 5, 2018, the Board voted to approve the adoption of the reduced asset coverage ratio and separately recommended that Investors approve the reduced asset coverage requirements at the 2018 annual meeting of stockholders. On September 26, 2018, the Fund’s stockholders voted to approve the adoption of the reduced asset coverage ratio, effective September 27, 2018.

Increased leverage could increase the risks associated with investing in the Fund. For example, if the value of the Fund’s assets decreases, although the asset base and expected revenues would be larger because increased leverage would permit the Fund to acquire additional assets, leverage will cause the Fund’s net asset value to decline more sharply than it otherwise would have without leverage or with lower leverage. Similarly, any decrease in the Fund’s revenue would cause its net income to decline more sharply, on a relative basis, than it would have if the Fund had not borrowed or had borrowed less (although, as noted above, the Fund’s asset base and expected revenues would likely be larger). However, since the Fund already uses leverage in optimizing its investment portfolio, there are no material new risks associated with increased leverage other than the amount of the leverage.

 

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If the Fund’s asset coverage ratio falls below the required limit, the Fund will not be able to incur additional debt until it is able to comply with the asset coverage ratio. This could have a material adverse effect on the Fund’s operations, and the Fund may not be able to make distributions to stockholders. The actual amount of leverage that the Fund employs will depend on the Board’s and the Adviser’s assessment of market and other factors at the time of any proposed borrowing. The Fund currently anticipates being able to obtain sufficient credit on acceptable terms, although the Fund can make no assurance that this will be the case or that it will remain such in the future.

The following table illustrates the effect of leverage on returns from an investment in the shares of common stock assuming that the Fund employs leverage such that the Fund’s asset coverage equals (1) the Fund’s actual asset coverage as of March 31, 2020 and (2) 150%, each at various annual returns, net of expenses and as of March 31, 2020.

The calculations in the tables below are hypothetical, and are provided for illustrative purposes only. Actual returns may be higher or lower than those appearing below.

 

Assumed Return on the Fund’s Portfolio (net of expenses)

     (10.00 )%      (5.00 )%      0.00     5.00     10.00
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Corresponding net return to holders of common stock assuming actual asset coverage as of March 31, 2020(1)

     (18.6 )%      (5.9 )%      6.8     19.5     32.2

Corresponding net return to holders of common stock assuming 150% asset coverage(2)

     (21.2 )%      (6.2 )%      8.8     23.8     38.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) 

Assumes $430.6 million in total portfolio assets, $261.3 million in senior securities outstanding, $169.3 million in net assets, and an average cost of funds of 4.40%. Actual interest payments may be different.

(2) 

Assumes $430.6 million in total portfolio assets, $287.1 million in senior securities outstanding, $143.5 million in net assets, and an average cost of funds of 4.40%. Actual interest payments may be different.

Economic recessions or downturns could impair the Fund’s portfolio companies and harm the Fund’s operating results.

Certain of the Fund’s portfolio companies may be susceptible to economic downturns or recessions and may be unable to repay the Fund’s loans during these periods. Therefore, during these periods the Fund’s non-performing assets may increase and the value of the Fund’s portfolio may decrease if the Fund is required to write down the values of its investments. Adverse economic conditions also may decrease the value of collateral securing some of the Fund’s loans and the value of the Fund’s equity investments.

The Fund principally invests in floating-rate assets and incurs indebtedness on a floating-rate basis as well, and intends to incur indebtedness, when possible, on the same floating base rate applicable to the assets in which it invests, which is currently LIBOR. Regulators in the U.K. have set a 2021 deadline for a transition away from LIBOR. The discontinuation of LIBOR creates uncertainty around the indebtedness the Fund will incur on a floating-rate basis in the future. Because the base rate of the Fund’s assets and indebtedness are expected to be same and will therefore fluctuate on largely the same basis, the increased cost of the Fund’s indebtedness (resulting from rising interest rates in the event of a recession or downturn) would be expected to be accompanied by increased revenues resulting from the same rising interest rates on the Fund’s floating rate assets. Nonetheless, economic slowdowns or recessions could lead to financial losses in the Fund’s portfolio and a decrease in revenues, net income and assets. Unfavorable economic conditions also could increase the Fund’s funding costs, limit the Fund’s access to the capital markets or result in a decision by lenders not to extend credit to the Fund. Furthermore, while most of the Fund’s investments are not publicly traded, applicable accounting standards require the Fund to assume as part of its valuation process that the Fund’s investments are sold in a principal market to market participants (even if the Fund plans on holding an investment through its maturity) and impairments of the market values or fair market values of the Fund’s investments, even if unrealized, must be reflected in the Fund’s financial statements for the applicable period, which could result in significant reductions to the Fund’s net asset value for the period. These events could prevent the Fund from increasing investments and harm the Fund’s operating results.

 

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The recent global outbreak of COVID-19 has disrupted economic markets and the prolonged economic impact is uncertain. Some economists and major investment banks have expressed concern that the continued spread of COVID-19 globally could lead to a world-wide economic downturn. Many manufacturers of goods in China and other countries in Asia have seen a downturn in production due to the suspension of business and temporary closure of factories in an attempt to curb the spread of the illness. As the impact of COVID-19 spreads to other parts of the world, similar impacts may occur with respect to affected countries. Similarly, between 2008 and 2009, instability in the global capital markets resulted in disruptions in liquidity in the debt capital markets, significant write-offs in the financial services sector, the re-pricing of credit risk in the broadly syndicated credit market and the failure of major domestic and international financial institutions. In particular, the financial services sector was negatively impacted by significant write-offs as the value of the assets held by financial firms declined, impairing their capital positions and abilities to lend and invest. While market conditions have largely recovered from the events of 2008 and 2009, there have been continuing periods of volatility. There can be no assurance that market conditions will not worsen in the future.

A portfolio company’s failure to satisfy financial or operating covenants imposed by the Fund or other lenders could lead to defaults and, potentially, acceleration of the time when the loans are due and foreclosure on its assets representing collateral for its obligations, which could trigger cross defaults under other agreements and jeopardize the Fund’s portfolio company’s ability to meet its obligations under the debt investments that the Fund holds and the value of any equity securities the Fund owns. The Fund may incur expenses to the extent necessary to seek recovery upon default or to negotiate new terms with a defaulting portfolio company. Any extension or restructuring of the Fund’s loans could adversely affect the Fund’s cash flow. In addition, if one of the Fund’s portfolio companies were to go bankrupt, even though the Fund may have structured its interest as senior debt, depending on the facts and circumstances, including the extent to which the Fund actually provided managerial assistance to that portfolio company, a bankruptcy court might re-characterize the Fund’s debt holding and subordinate all or a portion of the Fund’s claim to those other creditors.

The Fund is currently operating in a period of capital markets disruption and economic uncertainty.

The U.S. capital markets have experienced extreme volatility and disruption following the global outbreak of COVID-19 that began in December 2019. Some economists and major investment banks have expressed concern that the continued spread of the virus globally could lead to a world-wide economic downturn. Disruptions in the capital markets 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 would be expected to have an adverse effect on the Fund’s business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Unfavorable economic conditions also would be expected to increase the Fund’s funding costs, limit the Fund’s access to the capital markets or result in a decision by lenders not to extend credit to the Fund. These events have limited and could continue to limit the Fund’s investment originations, limit the Fund’s ability to grow and have a material negative impact on the Fund’s operating results and the fair values of the Fund’s debt and equity investments.

 

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Except as previously reported by the Fund on its current reports on Form 8-K, the Fund did not sell any securities during the period covered by this Quarterly Report that were not registered under the Securities Act.

 

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

 

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosure

Not applicable.

 

Item 5.

Other Information

Due to the outbreak of, and local, state and federal government responses to, the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fund availed itself of an extension to file the Quarterly Report, originally due on May 15, 2020 by filing a Current Report on Form 8-K on May 8, 2020. In taking such action, the Fund relied on the order issued by the SEC on March 25, 2020 (which extended and superseded a prior order issued on March 4, 2020), pursuant to Section 36 of the Exchange Act (Release No. 34-88465) (the “COVID-19 Filing Extension Order”), regarding exemptions granted to certain public companies. The COVID-19 Filing Extension Order allows a registrant up to an additional 45 days after the original due date of certain reports required to be filed with the SEC if a registrant’s ability to file such report timely is affected due to COVID-19.

 

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Due to the unprecedented conditions surrounding COVID-19 spreading throughout the United States and the significant disruptions to the economy that have resulted from such spread, the Fund undertook additional review of the fair value of its portfolio with the assistance of a third-party independent valuation firm. Given the time taken for this additional review of the Fund’s portfolio investments, the Fund’s preparation of the Quarterly Report was disrupted. As such, the Fund relied on the COVID-19 Filing Extension Order and made use of the 45-day grace period provided by the COVID-19 Filing Extension Order to delay the filing of the Quarterly Report.

 

Item 6.

Exhibits

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

 

31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended*
31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended*
32.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer 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, as amended*

 

*

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.

 

      AB PRIVATE CREDIT INVESTORS CORPORATION
Date: June 3, 2020     By:  

/s/ J. Brent Humphries

      J. Brent Humphries
      President and Chief Executive Officer
      (Principal Executive Officer)
Date: June 3, 2020     By:  

/s/ Wesley Raper

      Wesley Raper
      Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
      (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)