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UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
Commission File Number: 001-33723
Main Street Capital Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
(713) 350-6000(Registrant's telephone number including area code)
n/a(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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 ý No o
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 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes o No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company" and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Emerging growth company o
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. o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No ý
The number of shares outstanding of the issuer's common stock as of November 7, 2019 was 63,424,793.
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance SheetsSeptember 30, 2019 (unaudited) and December 31, 2018
Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)Three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)Nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)Nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)September 30, 2019
Consolidated Schedule of InvestmentsDecember 31, 2018
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Consolidated Schedules of Investments in and Advances to Affiliates (unaudited)Nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018
Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Legal Proceedings
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 6.
Exhibits
Signatures
MAIN STREET CAPITAL CORPORATION
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(dollars in thousands, except shares and per share amounts)
ASSETS
Investments at fair value:
Control investments (cost: $762,945 and $750,618 as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively)
Affiliate investments (cost: $358,086 and $381,307 as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively)
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments (cost: $1,237,769 and $1,137,108 as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively)
Total investments (cost: $2,358,800 and $2,269,033 as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively)
Cash and cash equivalents
Interest receivable and other assets
Receivable for securities sold
Deferred financing costs (net of accumulated amortization of $7,267 and $6,562 as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively)
Total assets
LIABILITIES
Credit facility
SBIC debentures (par: $311,800 ($37,000 due within one year) and $345,800 as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively)
5.20% Notes due 2024 (par: $250,000 as of September 30, 2019)
4.50% Notes due 2022 (par: $185,000 as of both September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018)
4.50% Notes due 2019 (par: $175,000 as of both September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018)
Accounts payable and other liabilities
Payable for securities purchased
Interest payable
Dividend payable
Deferred tax liability, net
Total liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Note K)
NET ASSETS
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share (150,000,000 shares authorized; 63,309,513 and 61,264,861 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively)
Additional paid-in capital
Total undistributed earnings
Total net assets
Total liabilities and net assets
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
1
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Interest, fee and dividend income:
Control investments
Affiliate investments
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments
Total investment income
EXPENSES:
Interest
Compensation
General and administrative
Share-based compensation
Expenses allocated to the External Investment Manager
Total expenses
NET INVESTMENT INCOME
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS):
Realized loss on extinguishment of debt
Total net realized gain (loss)
NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION):
SBIC debentures
Total net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
INCOME TAXES:
Federal and state income, excise and other taxes
Deferred taxes
Income tax benefit (provision)
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS
NET INVESTMENT INCOME PER SHAREBASIC AND DILUTED
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS PER SHAREBASIC AND DILUTED
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDINGBASIC AND DILUTED
2
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets
(dollars in thousands, except shares)
Balances at December 31, 2017
Public offering of common stock, net of offering costs
Purchase of vested stock for employee payroll tax withholding
Dividend reinvestment
Amortization of directors' deferred compensation
Issuance of restricted stock
Dividends to stockholders
Net increase resulting from operations
Balances at March 31, 2018
Issuance of restricted stock, net of forfeited shares
Balances at June 30, 2018
Balances at September 30, 2018
Balances at December 31, 2018
Balances at March 31, 2019
Balances at June 30, 2019
Balances at September 30, 2019
3
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(dollars in thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Investments in portfolio companies
Proceeds from sales and repayments of debt investments in portfolio companies
Proceeds from sales and return of capital of equity investments in portfolio companies
Net unrealized appreciation
Net realized loss
Accretion of unearned income
Payment-in-kind interest
Cumulative dividends
Share-based compensation expense
Amortization of deferred financing costs
Deferred tax (benefit) provision
Changes in other assets and liabilities:
Deferred fees and other
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from public offering of common stock, net of offering costs
Proceeds from public offering of 5.20% Notes due 2024
Dividends paid
Proceeds from issuance of SBIC debentures
Repayments of SBIC debentures
Redemption of 6.125% Notes
Proceeds from credit facility
Repayments on credit facility
Payment of deferred issuance costs and SBIC debenture fees
Purchases of vested stock for employee payroll tax withholding
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
Supplemental cash flow disclosures:
Interest paid
Taxes paid
Operating non-cash activities:
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities
Non-cash financing activities:
Shares issued pursuant to the DRIP
4
MAIN STREET CAPITAL CORPORATION Consolidated Schedule of Investments September 30, 2019 (dollars in thousands) (unaudited)
Control Investments(5)
Access Media Holdings, LLC(10)
Private Cable Operator
10% PIK Secured Debt (MaturityJuly 22, 2020)(14)(19)
Preferred Member Units (9,481,500 units)(27)
Member Units (45 units)
ASC Interests, LLC
Recreational and Educational Shooting Facility
11% Secured Debt (MaturityJuly 31, 2020)
Member Units (1,500 units)
Analytical Systems Keco, LLC
Manufacturer of Liquid and Gas Analyzers
LIBOR Plus 10.00% (Floor 2.00%), Current Coupon 12.50%, Secured Debt (MaturityAugust 16, 2024)(9)
Preferred Member Units (3,200 units)
Warrants (420 equivalent shares; ExpirationAugust 16, 2029; Strike price$0.01 per share)
ATS Workholding, LLC(10)
Manufacturer of MachineCutting Tools andAccessories
5% Secured Debt (MaturityNovember 16, 2021)
Preferred Member Units (3,725,862 units)
Bond-Coat, Inc.
Casing and Tubing Coating Services
15% Secured Debt (MaturityDecember 28, 2020)
Common Stock (57,508 shares)
Brewer Crane Holdings, LLC
Provider of Crane Rental and Operating Services
LIBOR Plus 10.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 12.10%, Secured Debt (MaturityJanuary 9, 2023)(9)
Preferred Member Units (2,950 units)(8)
5
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)
September 30, 2019
(unaudited)
Bridge Capital Solutions Corporation
Financial Services and Cash Flow Solutions Provider
13% Secured Debt (MaturityJuly 25, 2021)
Warrants (82 equivalent shares; ExpirationJuly 25, 2026; Strike price$0.01 per share)
13% Secured Debt (Mercury Service Group, LLC) (MaturityJuly 25, 2021)
Preferred Member Units (Mercury Service Group, LLC) (17,742 units)(8)
Café Brazil, LLC
Casual Restaurant Group
Member Units (1,233 units)(8)
California Splendor Holdings LLC
Processor of Frozen Fruits
LIBOR Plus 8.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 10.38%, Secured Debt (MaturityMarch 30, 2023)(9)
LIBOR Plus 10.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 12.38%, Secured Debt (MaturityMarch 30, 2023)(9)
Preferred Member Units (7,000 units)(8)
Preferred Member Units (6,157 units)(8)
CBT Nuggets, LLC
Produces and Sells IT Training Certification Videos
Member Units (416 units)(8)
Centre Technologies Holdings, LLC
Provider of IT Hardware Services and Software Solutions
LIBOR Plus 9.00% (Floor 2.00%), Current Coupon 11.13%, Secured Debt (MaturityJanuary 4, 2024)(9)
Preferred Member Units (12,696 units)
Chamberlin Holding LLC
Roofing and Waterproofing Specialty Contractor
LIBOR Plus 10.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 12.25%, Secured Debt (MaturityFebruary 26, 2023)(9)
Member Units (4,347 units)(8)
Member Units (Chamberlin Langfield Real Estate, LLC) (1,047,146 units)(8)
Charps, LLC
Pipeline Maintenance and Construction
15% Secured Debt (MaturityJune 5, 2022)
Preferred Member Units (1,600 units)(8)
6
Clad-Rex Steel, LLC
Specialty Manufacturer of Vinyl-Clad Metal
LIBOR Plus 9.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 11.10%, Secured Debt (MaturityDecember 20, 2021)(9)
Member Units (717 units)(8)
10% Secured Debt (Clad-Rex Steel RE Investor, LLC) (MaturityDecember 20, 2036)
Member Units (Clad-Rex Steel RE Investor, LLC) (800 units)
CMS Minerals Investments
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
Member Units (CMS Minerals II, LLC) (100 units)(8)
CompareNetworks Topco, LLC
Internet Publishing and Web Search Portals
LIBOR Plus 11.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 13.13%, Secured Debt (MaturityJanuary 29, 2024)(9)
Preferred Member Units (1,975 units)
Copper Trail Fund Investments(12) (13)
Investment Partnership
LP Interests (CTMH, LP) (Fully diluted 38.8%)
Datacom, LLC
Technology and Telecommunications Provider
8% Secured Debt (MaturityMay 31, 2021)(14)
10.50% PIK Secured Debt (MaturityMay 31, 2021)(14)(19)
Class A Preferred Member Units
Class B Preferred Member Units (6,453 units)
Digital Products Holdings LLC
Designer and Distributor of Consumer Electronics
LIBOR Plus 10.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 12.13%, Secured Debt (MaturityApril 1, 2023)(9)
Preferred Member Units (3,857 shares)(8)
Direct Marketing Solutions, Inc.
Provider of Omni-Channel Direct Marketing Services
LIBOR Plus 11.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 13.13%, Secured Debt (MaturityFebruary 13, 2023)(9)
Preferred Stock (8,400 shares)
7
Gamber-Johnson Holdings, LLC
Manufacturer of Ruggedized Computer Mounting Systems
LIBOR Plus 7.00% (Floor 2.00%), Current Coupon 9.10%, Secured Debt (MaturityJune 24, 2021)(9)
Member Units (8,619 units)(8)
Garreco, LLC
Manufacturer and Supplier of Dental Products
LIBOR Plus 8.00% (Floor 1.00%, Ceiling 1.50%), Current Coupon 9.50%, Secured Debt (MaturityMarch 31, 2020)(9)
Member Units (1,200 units)(8)
GRT Rubber Technologies LLC
Manufacturer of Engineered Rubber Products
LIBOR Plus 7.00%, Current Coupon 9.10%, Secured Debt (MaturityDecember 31, 2023)
Member Units (5,879 units)(8)
Guerdon Modular Holdings, Inc.
Multi-Family and Commercial Modular Construction Company
LIBOR Plus 8.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 10.82%, Secured Debt (MaturityOctober 1, 2019)(9)(14)
16% Secured Debt (MaturityOctober 1, 2019)(14)
Preferred Stock (404,998 shares)
Common Stock (212,033 shares)
Warrants (6,208,877 equivalent shares; ExpirationApril 25, 2028; Strike price$0.01 per share)
Gulf Manufacturing, LLC
Manufacturer of Specialty Fabricated Industrial Piping Products
Member Units (438 units)(8)
Gulf Publishing Holdings, LLC
Energy Industry Focused Media and Publishing
LIBOR Plus 9.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 11.60%, Secured Debt (MaturitySeptember 30, 2020)(9)
12.5% Secured Debt (MaturityApril 29, 2021)
Member Units (3,681 units)
Harborside Holdings, LLC
Real Estate Holding Company
Member units (100 units)
Harris Preston Fund Investments(12)(13)
LP Interests (2717 MH, L.P.) (Fully diluted 49.3%)
8
Harrison Hydra-Gen, Ltd.
Manufacturer of Hydraulic Generators
Common Stock (107,456 shares)(8)
IDX Broker, LLC
Provider of Marketing and CRM Tools for the Real Estate Industry
11.5% Secured Debt (MaturityNovember 15, 2020)
Preferred Member Units (5,607 units)(8)
Jensen Jewelers of Idaho, LLC
Retail Jewelry Store
Prime Plus 6.75% (Floor 2.00%), Current Coupon 12.00%, Secured Debt (MaturityNovember 14, 2019)(9)
Member Units (627 units)(8)
KBK Industries, LLC
Manufacturer of Specialty Oilfield and Industrial Products
Member Units (325 units)(8)
Kickhaefer Manufacturing Company, LLC
Precision Metal Parts Manufacturing
11.5% Secured Debt (MaturityOctober 31, 2023)
Member Units (581 units)
9.0% Secured Debt (MaturityOctober 31, 2048)
Member Units (KMC RE Investor, LLC) (800 units)(8)
Market Force Information, LLC
Provider of Customer Experience Management Services
LIBOR Plus 7.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 9.13%, Secured Debt (MaturityJuly 28, 2022)(9)
LIBOR Plus 11.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 13.13%, Secured Debt (MaturityJuly 28, 2022)(9)
Member Units (657,113 units)
MH Corbin Holding LLC
Manufacturer and Distributor of Traffic Safety Products
5% Current / 5% PIK Secured Debt (MaturityMarch 31, 2022)(19)
Preferred Member Units (66,000 shares)
Preferred Member Units (4,000 shares)
9
Mid-Columbia Lumber Products, LLC
Manufacturer of Finger-Jointed Lumber Products
10% Secured Debt (MaturityJanuary 15, 2020)
12% Secured Debt (MaturityJanuary 15, 2020)
Member Units (7,874 units)
9.5% Secured Debt (Mid-Columbia Real Estate, LLC) (MaturityMay 13, 2025)
Member Units (Mid-Columbia Real Estate, LLC) (500 units)(8)
MSC Adviser I, LLC(16)
Third Party Investment Advisory Services
Member Units (Fully diluted 100.0%)(8)
Mystic Logistics Holdings, LLC
Logistics and Distribution Services Provider for Large Volume Mailers
12% Secured Debt (MaturityAugust 15, 2019)(17)
Common Stock (5,873 shares)(8)
NAPCO Precast, LLC
Precast Concrete Manufacturing
Member Units (2,955 units)(8)
NexRev LLC
Provider of Energy Efficiency Products & Services
11% Secured Debt (MaturityFebruary 28, 2023)
Preferred Member Units (86,400,000 units)(8)
NRI Clinical Research, LLC
Clinical Research Service Provider
14% Secured Debt (MaturityJune 8, 2022)
Warrants (251,723 equivalent units; ExpirationJune 8, 2027; Strike price$0.01 per unit)
Member Units (1,454,167 units)(8)
NRP Jones, LLC
Manufacturer of Hoses, Fittings and Assemblies
12% Secured Debt (MaturityMarch 20, 2023)
Member Units (65,962 units)(8)
NuStep, LLC
Designer, Manufacturer and Distributor of Fitness Equipment
12% Secured Debt (MaturityJanuary 31, 2022)
Preferred Member Units (406 units)
OMi Holdings, Inc.
Manufacturer of Overhead Cranes
Common Stock (1,500 shares)(8)
10
Pegasus Research Group, LLC
Provider of Telemarketing and Data Services
Member Units (460 units)
PPL RVs, Inc.
Recreational Vehicle Dealer
LIBOR Plus 7.00% (Floor 0.50%), Current Coupon 9.32%, Secured Debt (MaturityNovember 15, 2021)(9)
Common Stock (1,962 shares)
Principle Environmental, LLC (d/b/a TruHorizon Environmental Solutions)
Noise Abatement Service Provider
13% Secured Debt (MaturityApril 30, 2020)
Preferred Member Units (19,631 units)(8)
Warrants (1,018 equivalent units; ExpirationJanuary 31, 2021; Strike price$0.01 per unit)
Quality Lease Service, LLC
Provider of Rigsite Accommodation Unit Rentals and Related Services
Member Units (1,000 units)
River Aggregates, LLC
Processor of Construction Aggregates
Zero Coupon Secured Debt (MaturityJune 30, 2018)(17)
Member Units (1,150 units)
Member Units (RA Properties, LLC) (1,500 units)
Tedder Industries, LLC
Manufacturer of Firearm Holsters and Accessories
12% Secured Debt (MaturityAugust 31, 2020)
12% Secured Debt (MaturityAugust 31, 2023)
Preferred Member Units (479 units)
The MPI Group, LLC
Manufacturer of Custom Hollow Metal Doors, Frames and Accessories
9% Secured Debt (MaturityOctober 2, 2019)
Series A Preferred Units (2,500 units)
Warrants (1,424 equivalent units; ExpirationJuly 1, 2024; Strike price$0.01 per unit)
Member Units (MPI Real Estate Holdings, LLC) (100 units)(8)
Trantech Radiator Topco, LLC
Transformer Cooling Products and Services
12% Secured Debt (MaturityMay 31, 2024)
Common Stock (615 shares)(8)
11
Vision Interests, Inc.
Manufacturer / Installer of Commercial Signage
13% Secured Debt (MaturitySeptember 30, 2019)(17)
Series A Preferred Stock (3,000,000 shares)
Common Stock (1,126,242 shares)
Ziegler's NYPD, LLC
6.5% Secured Debt (MaturityOctober 1, 2019)
12% Secured Debt (MaturityOctober 1, 2019)
14% Secured Debt (MaturityOctober 1, 2019)
Warrants (587 equivalent units; ExpirationOctober 1, 2019; Strike price$0.01 per unit)
Preferred Member Units (10,072 units)
Subtotal Control Investments (66.9% of net assets at fair value)
12
Affiliate Investments(6)
AFG Capital Group, LLC
Provider of Rent-to-Own Financing Solutions and Services
10% Secured Debt (MaturityMay 25, 2022)
Preferred Member Units (186 units)
American Trailer Rental Group LLC
Provider of Short-term Trailer and Container Rental
LIBOR Plus 7.25% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 9.58%, Secured Debt (MaturityJune 7, 2022)(9)
Member Units (Milton Meisler Holdings LLC) (48,555 units)
BBB Tank Services, LLC
Maintenance, Repair and Construction Services to the Above-Ground Storage Tank Market
LIBOR Plus 11.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 13.10%, (MaturityApril 8, 2021)(9)
Preferred Stock (non-voting)(8)
Member Units (800,000 units)
Boccella Precast Products LLC
Manufacturer of Precast Hollow Core Concrete
LIBOR Plus 12.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 14.32%, Secured Debt (MaturityJune 30, 2022)(9)
Member Units (2,160,000 units)(8)
Buca C, LLC
LIBOR Plus 9.25% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 11.33%, Secured Debt (MaturityJune 30, 2020)(9)
Preferred Member Units (6 units; 6% cumulative)(8)(19)
CAI Software LLC
Provider of Specialized Enterprise Resource Planning Software
12% Secured Debt (MaturityDecember 7, 2023)
Member Units (66,968 units)(8)
Chandler Signs Holdings, LLC(10)
Sign Manufacturer
12% Secured Debt (MaturityJuly 4, 2021)
Class A Units (1,500,000 units)(8)
Charlotte Russe, Inc(11)
Fast-Fashion Retailer to Young Women
Common Stock (19,041 shares)
13
Congruent Credit Opportunities Funds(12)(13)
LP Interests (Congruent Credit Opportunities Fund II, LP) (Fully diluted 19.8%)
LP Interests (Congruent Credit Opportunities Fund III, LP) (Fully diluted 17.4%)(8)
Copper Trail Fund Investments(12)(13)
LP Interests (Copper Trail Energy Fund I, LP) (Fully diluted 12.4%)
Dos Rios Partners(12)(13)
LP Interests (Dos Rios Partners, LP) (Fully diluted 20.2%)
LP Interests (Dos Rios PartnersA, LP) (Fully diluted 6.4%)
East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc.
Distributor of Hardwood Products
Common Stock (6,250 shares)(8)
EIG Fund Investments(12)(13)
LP Interests (EIG Global Private Debt FundA, L.P.) (Fully diluted 11.1%)(8)
Freeport Financial Funds(12)(13)
LP Interests (Freeport Financial SBIC Fund LP) (Fully diluted 9.3%)
LP Interests (Freeport First Lien Loan Fund III LP) (Fully diluted 6.0%)(8)
Fuse, LLC(11)
Cable Networks Operator
12% Secured Debt (MaturityJune 28, 2024)
Common Stock (10,429 shares)
LP Interests (HPEP 3, L.P.) (Fully diluted 8.2%)
Hawk Ridge Systems, LLC(13)
Value-Added Reseller of Engineering Design and Manufacturing Solutions
LIBOR Plus 6.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.10%, Secured Debt (MaturityDecember 2, 2021)(9)
10.0% Secured Debt (MaturityDecember 2, 2021)
Preferred Member Units (226 units)(8)
Preferred Member Units (HRS Services, ULC) (226 units)
14
Houston Plating and Coatings, LLC
Provider of Plating and Industrial Coating Services
8% Unsecured Convertible Debt (MaturityMay 1, 2022)
Member Units (318,462 units)(8)
I-45 SLF LLC(12)(13)
Member Units (Fully diluted 20.0%; 24.4% profits interest)(8)
L.F. Manufacturing Holdings, LLC(10)
Manufacturer of Fiberglass Products
Preferred Member Units (non-voting; 14% cumulative)(8)(19)
Member Units (2,179,001 units)
OnAsset Intelligence, Inc.
Provider of Transportation Monitoring / Tracking Products and Services
12% PIK Secured Debt (MaturityJune 30, 2021)(19)
10% PIK Unsecured Debt (MaturityJune 30, 2021)(19)
Preferred Stock (912 shares)
Warrants (5,333 equivalent shares; ExpirationApril 18, 2021; Strike price$0.01 per share)
PCI Holding Company, Inc.
Manufacturer of Industrial Gas Generating Systems
12% Current Secured Debt (MaturityMarch 31, 2020)
Preferred Stock (1,740,000 shares) (non-voting)
Preferred Stock (1,500,000 shares)
Rocaceia, LLC (Quality Lease and Rental Holdings, LLC)
12% Secured Debt (MaturityJanuary 8, 2018)(14)(15)
Preferred Member Units (250 units)
Salado Stone Holdings, LLC(10)
Limestone and Sandstone Dimension Cut Stone Mining Quarries
Class A Preferred Units (Salado Acquisition, LLC) (2,000,000 units)
SI East, LLC
Rigid Industrial Packaging Manufacturing
10.25% Current, Secured Debt (MaturityAugust 31, 2023)
Preferred Member Units (157 units)(8)
15
Slick Innovations, LLC
Text Message Marketing Platform
14% Current, Secured Debt (MaturitySeptember 13, 2023)
Member Units (70,000 units)
Warrants (18,084 equivalent units; Expiration-September 13, 2028; Strike price$0.01 per unit)
UniTek Global Services, Inc.(11)
Provider of Outsourced Infrastructure Services
LIBOR Plus 6.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.54%, Secured Debt (MaturityAugust 20, 2024)(9)
Preferred Stock (755,401 shares; 20% cumulative)(8)(19)
Preferred Stock (1,521,122 shares; 19% cumulative)(8)(19)
Preferred Stock (2,281,682 shares; 19% cumulative)(8)(19)
Preferred Stock (4,336,866 shares; 13.50% cumulative)(8)(19)
Common Stock (945,507 shares)
Universal Wellhead Services Holdings, LLC(10)
Provider of Wellhead Equipment, Designs, and Personnel to the Oil & Gas Industry
Preferred Member Units (UWS Investments, LLC) (716,949 units; 14% cumulative)(8)(19)
Member Units (UWS Investments, LLC) (4,000,000 units)
Volusion, LLC
Provider of Online Software-as-a-Service eCommerce Solutions
11.5% Secured Debt (MaturityJanuary 26, 2020)
8% Unsecured Convertible Debt (MaturityNovember 16, 2023)
Preferred Member Units (4,876,670 units)
Warrants (1,831,355 equivalent units; ExpirationJanuary 26, 2025; Strike price$0.01 per unit)
Subtotal Affiliate Investments (22.1% of net assets at fair value)
16
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments(7)
AAC Holdings, Inc.(11)
Substance Abuse Treatment Service Provider
LIBOR Plus 11.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 13.29%, Secured Debt (MaturityApril 15, 2020)(9)
LIBOR Plus 12.75% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 15.01%, Secured Debt (MaturityJune 30, 2023)(9)(14)
Adams Publishing Group, LLC(10)
Local Newspaper Operator
Prime Plus 5.00% (Floor 1.50%), Current Coupon 9.00%, Secured Debt (MaturityJuly 3, 2023)(9)
LIBOR Plus 7.50% (Floor 1.50%), Current Coupon 9.78%, Secured Debt (MaturityJuly 3, 2023)(9)
LIBOR Plus 7.50% (Floor 1.50%), Current Coupon 9.61%, Secured Debt (MaturityJuly 3, 2023)(9)
ADS Tactical, Inc.(10)
Value-Added Logistics and Supply Chain Provider to the Defense Industry
LIBOR Plus 6.25% (Floor 0.75%), Current Coupon 8.29%, Secured Debt (MaturityJuly 26, 2023)(9)
Aethon United BR LP(10)
LIBOR Plus 6.75% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.79%, Secured Debt (MaturitySeptember 8, 2023)(9)
Affordable Care Holding Corp.(10)
Dental Service Organization
LIBOR Plus 4.75% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 6.84%, Secured Debt (MaturityOctober 22, 2022)(9)
Allen Media, LLC.(11)
Operator of Cable Television Networks
LIBOR Plus 6.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.60%, Secured Debt (MaturityAugust 30, 2023)(9)
Allen Media Broadcasting LLC(10)
Operator of Television Broadcasting Networks
LIBOR Plus 6.25% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.35%, Secured Debt (MaturityJuly 3, 2024)(9)
American Nuts, LLC(10)
Roaster, Mixer and Packager of Bulk Nuts and Seeds
LIBOR Plus 9.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 11.82%, Secured Debt (MaturityApril 10, 2023)(9)
17
American Teleconferencing Services, Ltd.(11)
Provider of Audio Conferencing and Video Collaboration Solutions
LIBOR Plus 6.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.71%, Secured Debt (MaturityDecember 8, 2021)(9)
APTIM Corp.(11)
Engineering, Construction & Procurement
7.75% Secured Debt (MaturityJune 15, 2025)
Arcus Hunting LLC(10)
Manufacturer of Bowhunting and Archery Products and Accessories
LIBOR Plus 10.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 12.32%, Secured Debt (MaturityJanuary 13, 2020)(9)
Arise Holdings, Inc.(10)
Tech-Enabled Business Process Outsourcing
Preferred Stock (1,000,000 shares)
ASC Ortho Management Company, LLC(10)
Provider of Orthopedic Services
LIBOR Plus 7.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 9.82%, Secured Debt (MaturityAugust 31, 2023)(9)
13.25% PIK Secured Debt (MaturityDecember 1, 2023)(19)
ATI Investment Sub, Inc.(11)
Manufacturer of Solar Tracking Systems
LIBOR Plus 7.25% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 9.31%, Secured Debt (MaturityJune 22, 2021)(9)
ATX Networks Corp.(11)(13)(21)
Provider of Radio Frequency Management Equipment
LIBOR Plus 6.00% (Floor 1.00%) Current Coupon 8.35% / 1.00% PIK, Current Coupon Plus PIK 9.35% Secured Debt (MaturityJune 11, 2021)(9)(19)
Barfly Ventures, LLC(10)
Options (3 equivalent units)
Warrant (2 equivalent unit; ExpirationAugust 31, 2025; Strike price$1.00 per unit)
Berry Aviation, Inc.(10)
Charter Airline Services
10.50% Current / 1.5% PIK, Secured Debt (MaturityJanuary 6, 2024)(19)
Preferred Member Units (Berry Acquisition, LLC) (1,548,387 units; 8% cumulative)(8)(19)
18
BigName Commerce, LLC(10)
Provider of Envelopes and Complimentary Stationery Products
LIBOR Plus 7.25% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 9.57%, Secured Debt (MaturityMay 11, 2022)(9)
Binswanger Enterprises, LLC(10)
Glass Repair and Installation Service Provider
LIBOR Plus 8.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 10.10%, Secured Debt (MaturityMarch 9, 2022)(9)
Member Units (1,050,000 units)
Bluestem Brands, Inc.(11)
Multi-Channel Retailer of General Merchandise
LIBOR Plus 7.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 9.65%, Secured Debt (MaturityNovember 6, 2020)(9)
Bojangles', Inc.(11)
Quick Service Restaurant Group
LIBOR Plus 4.75%, Current Coupon 6.79%, Secured Debt (MaturityJanuary 28, 2026)
LIBOR Plus 8.50%, Current Coupon 10.54%, Secured Debt (MaturityJanuary 28, 2027)
Brainworks Software, LLC(10)
Advertising Sales and Newspaper Circulation Software
4.00% Secured Debt (MaturityJuly 22, 2019)(9)(17)
Brightwood Capital Fund Investments(12)(13)
LP Interests (Brightwood Capital Fund III, LP) (Fully diluted 1.6%)(8)
LP Interests (Brightwood Capital Fund IV, LP) (Fully diluted 0.6%)(8)
Cadence Aerospace LLC(10)
Aerostructure Manufacturing
LIBOR Plus 6.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.54%, Secured Debt (MaturityNovember 14, 2023)(9)
California Pizza Kitchen, Inc.(11)
LIBOR Plus 6.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.53%, Secured Debt (MaturityAugust 23, 2022)(9)
Central Security Group, Inc.(11)
Security Alarm Monitoring Service Provider
LIBOR Plus 5.63% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 7.67%, Secured Debt (MaturityOctober 6, 2021)(9)
19
Cenveo Corporation(11)
Provider of Digital Marketing Agency Services
Libor Plus 9.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 11.56%, Secured Debt (MaturityJune 7, 2023)(9)
Common Stock (177,130 shares)
Chisholm Energy Holdings, LLC(10)
LIBOR Plus 6.25% (Floor 1.50%), Current Coupon 8.41%, Secured Debt (MaturityMay 15, 2026)(9)
Clarius BIGS, LLC(10)
Prints & Advertising Film Financing
15% PIK Secured Debt (MaturityJanuary 5, 2015)(14)(17)
Clickbooth.com, LLC(10)
Provider of Digital Advertising Performance Marketing Solutions
LIBOR Plus 8.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 10.82%, Secured Debt (MaturityDecember 5, 2022)(9)
Construction Supply Investments, LLC(10)
Distribution Platform of Specialty Construction Materials to Professional Concrete and Masonry Contractors
LIBOR Plus 6.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.12%, Secured Debt (MaturityJune 30, 2023)(9)
Member Units (43,463 units)
Corel Corporation(11)(13)(21)
Publisher of Desktop and Cloud-based Software
LIBOR Plus 5.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 7.09%, Secured Debt (MaturityJuly 2, 2026)(9)
CTVSH, PLLC(10)
Emergency Care and Specialty Service Animal Hospital
LIBOR Plus 8.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 10.13%, Secured Debt (MaturityAugust 3, 2022)(9)
Darr Equipment LP(10)
Heavy Equipment Dealer
11.5% Current / 1% PIK Secured Debt (Maturity-June 22, 2023)(19)
Warrants (915,734 equivalent units; ExpirationDecember 23, 2023; Strike price$1.50 per unit)
Digital River, Inc.(11)
Provider of Outsourced e-Commerce Solutions and Services
LIBOR Plus 6.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.12%, Secured Debt (MaturityFebruary 12, 2021)(9)
20
DTE Enterprises, LLC(10)
Industrial Powertrain Repair and Services
LIBOR Plus 7.50% (Floor 1.50%), Current Coupon 9.69%, Secured Debt (MaturityApril 13, 2023)(9)
Class AA Preferred Member Units (non-voting; 10% cumulative)(8)(19)
Class A Preferred Member Units (776,316 units)
Dynamic Communities, LLC(10)
Developer of Business Events and Online Community Groups
LIBOR Plus 8.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 10.10%, Secured Debt (MaturityJuly 17, 2023)(9)
EnCap Energy Fund Investments(12)(13)
LP Interests (EnCap Energy Capital Fund VIII, L.P.) (Fully diluted 0.1%)(8)
LP Interests (EnCap Energy Capital Fund VIII Co-Investors, L.P.) (Fully diluted 0.4%)
LP Interests (EnCap Energy Capital Fund IX, L.P.) (Fully diluted 0.1%)(8)
LP Interests (EnCap Energy Capital Fund X, L.P.) (Fully diluted 0.1%)(8)
LP Interests (EnCap Flatrock Midstream Fund II, L.P.) (Fully diluted 0.8%)(8)
LP Interests (EnCap Flatrock Midstream Fund III, L.P.) (Fully diluted 0.2%)(8)
Encino Acquisition Partners Holdings, Inc.(11)
LIBOR Plus 6.75% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.79%, Secured Debt (MaturityOctober 29, 2025)(9)
EPIC Y-Grade Services, LP(11)
NGL Transportation & Storage
LIBOR Plus 5.50%, Current Coupon 7.54%, Secured Debt (MaturityJune 13, 2024)
Evergreen Skills Lux S.á r.l. (d/b/a Skillsoft)(11)(13)
Technology-based Performance Support Solutions
LIBOR Plus 8.25% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 10.45%, Secured Debt (MaturityApril 28, 2022)(9)
Felix Investments Holdings II(10)
LIBOR Plus 6.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.68%, Secured Debt (MaturityAugust 9, 2022)(9)
21
Flavors Holdings Inc.(11)
Global Provider of Flavoring and Sweetening Products
LIBOR Plus 5.75% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 7.85%, Secured Debt (MaturityApril 3, 2020)(9)
Fortna, Inc.(10)
Process, Physcial Distribution and Logistics Consulting Services
LIBOR Plus 5.00%, Current Coupon 7.04%, Secured Debt (MaturityApril 8, 2025)
GeoStabilization International (GSI)(11)
Geohazard Engineering Services & Maintenance
LIBOR Plus 5.50%, Current Coupon 7.54%, Secured Debt (MaturityDecember 19, 2025)
GI KBS Merger Sub LLC(11)
Outsourced Janitorial Service Provider
LIBOR Plus 4.75% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 6.81%, Secured Debt (MaturityOctober 29, 2021)(9)
LIBOR Plus 8.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 10.77%, Secured Debt (MaturityApril 29, 2022)(9)
Good Source Solutions, Inc.(10)
Specialized Food Distributor
LIBOR Plus 8.32% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 10.36%, Secured Debt (MaturityJune 29, 2023)(9)(23)
GoWireless Holdings, Inc.(11)
Provider of Wireless Telecommunications Carrier Services
LIBOR Plus 6.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.54%, Secured Debt (MaturityDecember 22, 2024)(9)
Grupo Hima San Pablo, Inc.(11)
Tertiary Care Hospitals
LIBOR Plus 9.00% (Floor 1.50%), Current Coupon 11.58%, Secured Debt (MaturityApril 30, 2019)(9)(17)
13.75% Secured Debt (MaturityOctober 15, 2018)(17)
HDC/HW Intermediate Holdings(10)
Managed Services and Hosting Provider
LIBOR Plus 7.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 9.61%, Secured Debt (MaturityDecember 21, 2023)(9)
Hoover Group, Inc.(10)(13)
Provider of Storage Tanks and Related Products to the Energy and Petrochemical Markets
LIBOR Plus 7.25% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 9.38%, Secured Debt (MaturityJanuary 28, 2021)(9)
22
Hunter Defense Technologies, Inc.(10)
Provider of Military and Commercial Shelters and Systems
LIBOR Plus 7.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 9.10%, Secured Debt (MaturityMarch 29, 2023)(9)
HW Temps LLC
Temporary Staffing Solutions
8.00% Secured Debt (MaturityMarch 29, 2023)
Hydrofarm Holdings LLC(10)
Wholesaler of Horticultural Products
LIBOR Plus 10.00%, Current Coupon 3.64% / 8.50% PIK, Current Coupon Plus PIK 12.14% Secured Debt (MaturityMay 12, 2022)(19)
Hyperion Materials & Technologies, Inc.(11)(13)
Manufacturer of Cutting and Machine Tools & Speciality Polishing Compounds
LIBOR Plus 5.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 7.54%, Secured Debt (MaturityAugust 28, 2026)(9)
iEnergizer Limited(10)(13)(21)
Provider of Business Outsourcing Solutions
LIBOR Plus 6.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.06%, Secured Debt (MaturityApril 17, 2024)(9)
Implus Footcare, LLC(10)
Provider of Footwear and Related Accessories
LIBOR Plus 6.25% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.35%, Secured Debt (MaturityApril 30, 2024)(9)
Independent Pet Partners Intermediate Holdings, LLC(10)
Omnichannel Retailer of Specialty Pet Products
LIBOR Plus 9.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 11.48%, Secured Debt (MaturityNovember 19, 2023)(9)
Member Units (1,558,333 units)
Industrial Services Acquisition, LLC(10)
Industrial Cleaning Services
6% Current / 7% PIK Unsecured Debt (MaturityDecember 17, 2022)(19)
Preferred Member Units (Industrial Services Investments, LLC) (144 units; 10% cumulative)(8)(19)
Preferred Member Units (Industrial Services Investments, LLC) (80 units; 20% cumulative)(8)(19)
Member Units (Industrial Services Investments, LLC) (900 units)
23
Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino(11)
Hotel & Casino Owner & Operator
9.25% Secured Debt (MaturityNovember 30, 2020)
Interface Security Systems, L.L.C(10)
Commercial Security & Alarm Services
LIBOR Plus 7.00% (Floor 1.75%), Current Coupon 9.04%, Secured Debt (MaturityAugust 7, 2023)(9)
Intermedia Holdings, Inc.(11)
Unified Communications as a Service
LIBOR Plus 6.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.04%, Secured Debt (MaturityJuly 19, 2025)(9)
Invincible Boat Company, LLC.(10)
Manufacturer of Sport Fishing Boats
LIBOR Plus 6.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.61%, Secured Debt (MaturityAugust 28, 2025)(9)
Isagenix International, LLC(11)
Direct Marketer of Health & Wellness Products
LIBOR Plus 5.75% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 7.85%, Secured Debt (MaturityJune 14, 2025)(9)
JAB Wireless, Inc.(10)
Fixed Wireless Broadband Provider
LIBOR Plus 8.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 10.03%, Secured Debt (MaturityMay 2, 2023)(9)
Jackmont Hospitality, Inc.(10)
Franchisee of Casual Dining Restaurants
LIBOR Plus 6.75% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.79%, Secured Debt (MaturityMay 26, 2021)(9)
Joerns Healthcare, LLC(11)
Manufacturer and Distributor of Health Care Equipment & Supplies
LIBOR Plus 6.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.79% Secured Debt (MaturityAugust 21, 2024)(9)
Common Stock (472,579 shares)
Kemp Technologies Inc.(10)
Provider of Application Delivery Controllers
LIBOR Plus 6.25% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.58%, Secured Debt (MaturityMarch 29, 2024)(9)
Kore Wireless Group Inc.(11)
Mission Critical Software Platform
LIBOR Plus 5.50%, Current Coupon 7.60%, Secured Debt (MaturityDecember 20, 2024)
24
Larchmont Resources, LLC(11)
LIBOR Plus 7.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 9.14%, Secured Debt (MaturityAugust 7, 2020)(9)
Member Units (Larchmont Intermediate Holdco, LLC) (2,828 units)
Laredo Energy VI, LP(10)
LIBOR Plus 10.50% (Floor 2.00%) PIK, Current Coupon 12.76% PIK, Secured Debt (MaturityNovember 19, 2021)(9)(19)
Lightbox Holdings, L.P.(11)
Provider of Commercial Real Estate Software
LIBOR Plus 5.00%, Current Coupon 7.05%, Secured Debt (MaturityMay 9, 2026)
LKCM Headwater Investments I, L.P.(12)(13)
LP Interests (Fully diluted 2.3%)(8)
LL Management, Inc.(10)
Medical Transportation Service Provider
LIBOR Plus 6.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.56%, Secured Debt (MaturitySeptember 25, 2023)(9)
Logix Acquisition Company, LLC(10)
Competitive Local Exchange Carrier
LIBOR Plus 5.75% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 7.79%, Secured Debt (MaturityDecember 22, 2024)(9)
Looking Glass Investments, LLC(12)(13)
Specialty Consumer Finance
Member Units (2.5 units)
Member Units (LGI Predictive Analytics LLC) (190,712 units)(8)
LSF9 Atlantis Holdings, LLC(11)
LIBOR Plus 6.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.04%, Secured Debt (MaturityMay 1, 2023)(9)
Lulu's Fashion Lounge, LLC(10)
Fast Fashion E-Commerce Retailer
LIBOR Plus 9.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 11.04%, Secured Debt (MaturityAugust 28, 2022)(9)
25
Lynx FBO Operating LLC(10)
Fixed Based Operator in the General Aviation Industry
LIBOR Plus 5.75% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 7.86%, Secured Debt (MaturitySeptember 30, 2024)(9)
Member Units (3,704 units)
Mac Lean-Fogg Company(10)
Manufacturer and Supplier for Auto and Power Markets
LIBOR Plus 5.00%, Current Coupon 7.04%, Secured Debt (MaturityDecember 22, 2025)
Preferred Stock (1,516 shares; 4.50% Cash/ 9.25% PIK cumulative)(8)(19)
MHVC Acquisition Corp.(11)
Provider of differentiated information solutions, systems engineering, and analytics
LIBOR Plus 5.25% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 7.30%, Secured Debt (MaturityApril 29, 2024)(9)
Mills Fleet Farm Group, LLC(10)
Omnichannel Retailer of Work, Farm and Lifestyle Merchandise
LIBOR Plus 6.25% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.29% /0.75% PIK, Current Coupon Plus PIK 9.04%, Secured Debt (MaturityOctober 24, 2024)(9)(19)
NBG Acquisition Inc(11)
Wholesaler of Home Décor Products
LIBOR Plus 5.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 7.60%, Secured Debt (MaturityApril 26, 2024)(9)
New Media Holdings II LLC(11)(13)
LIBOR Plus 6.25% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.29%, Secured Debt (MaturityJuly 14, 2022)(9)
NNE Partners, LLC(10)
LIBOR Plus 8.00%, Current Coupon 10.14%, Secured Debt (MaturityMarch 2, 2022)
North American Lifting Holdings, Inc.(11)
Crane Service Provider
LIBOR Plus 4.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 6.60%, Secured Debt (MaturityNovember 27, 2020)(9)
Novetta Solutions, LLC(11)
Provider of Advanced Analytics Solutions for Defense Agencies
LIBOR Plus 5.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 7.05%, Secured Debt (MaturityOctober 17, 2022)(9)
26
NTM Acquisition Corp.(11)
Provider of B2B Travel Information Content
LIBOR Plus 6.25% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.29%, Secured Debt (MaturityJune 7, 2022)(9)
Ospemifene Royalty Sub LLC (QuatRx)(10)
Estrogen-Deficiency Drug Manufacturer and Distributor
11.5% Secured Debt (MaturityNovember 15, 2026)(14)
PaySimple, Inc.(10)
Leading technology services commerce platform
LIBOR Plus 5.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 7.55%, Secured Debt (MaturityAugust 23, 2025)(9)
Permian Holdco 2, Inc.(11)
Storage Tank Manufacturer
14% PIK Unsecured Debt (MaturityOctober 15, 2021)(19)
18% PIK Unsecured Debt (MaturityJune 30, 2022)(19)
Preferred Stock (Permian Holdco 1, Inc.) (154,558 units)
Point.360(10)
Fully Integrated Provider of Digital Media Services
Warrants (65,463 equivalent shares; ExpirationJuly 7, 2020; Strike price$0.75 per share)
Common Stock (163,658 shares)
PricewaterhouseCoopers Public Sector LLP(11)
Provider of Consulting Services to Governments
LIBOR Plus 7.50%, Current Coupon 9.54%, Secured Debt (MaturityMay 1, 2026)
PT Network, LLC(10)
Provider of Outpatient Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Services
LIBOR Plus 5.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 7.80% /2.00% PIK, Current Coupon Plus PIK 9.80%, Secured Debt (MaturityNovember 30, 2023)(9)(19)
Research Now Group, Inc. and Survey Sampling International, LLC(11)
Provider of Outsourced Online Surveying
LIBOR Plus 5.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 7.75%, Secured Debt (MaturityDecember 20, 2024)(9)
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RM Bidder, LLC(10)
Scripted and Unscripted TV and Digital Programming Provider
Warrants (327,532 equivalent units; ExpirationOctober 20, 2025; Strike price$14.28 per unit)
Member Units (2,779 units)
SAFETY Investment Holdings, LLC
Provider of Intelligent Driver Record Monitoring Software and Services
Member Units (2,000,000 units)
Salient Partners L.P.(11)
Provider of Asset Management Services
LIBOR Plus 6.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.04%, Secured Debt (MaturityJune 9, 2021)(9)
SMART Modular Technologies, Inc.(10)(13)
Provider of Specialty Memory Solutions
LIBOR Plus 6.25% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.43%, Secured Debt (MaturityAugust 9, 2022)(9)
Staples Canada ULC(10)(13)(21)
Office Supplies Retailer
LIBOR Plus 7.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.97%, Secured Debt (MaturitySeptember 12, 2023)(9)(22)
TE Holdings, LLC(11)
Member Units (97,048 units)
Tectonic Financial, Inc.
Financial Services Organization
Common Stock (400,000 shares)(8)
TeleGuam Holdings, LLC(11)
Cable and Telecom Services Provider
LIBOR Plus 8.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 10.54%, Secured Debt (MaturityApril 12, 2024)(9)
TGP Holdings III LLC(11)
Outdoor Cooking & Accessories
LIBOR Plus 8.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 10.54%, Secured Debt (MaturitySeptember 25, 2025)(9)
The Pasha Group(11)
Diversified Logistics and Transportation Provided
LIBOR Plus 7.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 9.58%, Secured Debt (MaturityJanuary 26, 2023)(9)
TMC Merger Sub Corp.(11)
Refractory & Maintenance Services Provider
LIBOR Plus 6.75% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.81%, Secured Debt (MaturityOctober 31, 2022)(9)(24)
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TOMS Shoes, LLC(11)
Global Designer, Distributor, and Retailer of Casual Footwear
LIBOR Plus 5.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 7.76%, Secured Debt (MaturityOctober 30, 2020)(9)
U.S. TelePacific Corp.(11)
Provider of Communications and Managed Services
LIBOR Plus 5.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 7.10%, Secured Debt (MaturityMay 2, 2023)(9)
VIP Cinema Holdings, Inc.(11)
Supplier of Luxury Seating to the Cinema Industry
LIBOR Plus 6.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.04%, Secured Debt (MaturityMarch 1, 2023)(9)
Vistar Media, Inc.(10)
Operator of Digital Out-of-Home Advertising Platform
LIBOR Plus 8.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 10.09%, Secured Debt (MaturityApril 3, 2023)(9)
Preferred Stock (70,207 shares)(19)
Warrants (69,675 equivalent shares; ExpirationApril 3, 2029; Strike price$10.92 per share)
Wireless Vision Holdings, LLC(10)
LIBOR Plus 9.91% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 11.69% /1.00% PIK, Current Coupon Plus PIK 12.69%, Secured Debt (MaturitySeptember 29, 2022)(9)(19)(28)
LIBOR Plus 8.91% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 10.96% /1.00% PIK, Current Coupon Plus PIK 11.96%, Secured Debt (MaturitySeptember 29, 2022)(9)(19)(28)
YS Garments, LLC(11)
Designer and Provider of Branded Activewear
LIBOR Plus 6.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 7.95% Secured Debt (MaturityAugust 9, 2024)(9)
Zilliant Incorporated
Price Optimization and Margin Management Solutions
Preferred Stock (186,777 shares)
Warrants (952,500 equivalent shares; ExpirationJune 15, 2022; Strike price$0.001 per share)
Subtotal Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments (77.9% of net assets at fair value)
Total Portfolio Investments, September 30, 2019
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments
December 31, 2018
Manufacturer of Machine Cutting Tools and Accessories
12% Secured Debt (MaturityDecember 28, 2020)
LIBOR Plus 10.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 12.35%, Secured Debt (MaturityJanuary 9, 2023)(9)
LIBOR Plus 8.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 10.50%, Secured Debt (MaturityMarch 30, 2023)(9)
LIBOR Plus 10.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 12.50%, Secured Debt (MaturityMarch 30, 2023)(9)
31
LIBOR Plus 10.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 12.75%, Secured Debt (MaturityFebruary 26, 2023)(9)
Member Units (Chamberlin Langfield Real Estate, LLC) (732,160 units)
12% Secured Debt (MaturityFebruary 3, 2022)
LIBOR Plus 9.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 11.35%, Secured Debt (MaturityDecember 20, 2021)(9)
LP Interests (Copper Trail Energy Fund I, LP) (Fully diluted 30.1%)(8)
8% Secured Debt (MaturityMay 30, 2019)(14)
10.50% PIK Secured Debt (MaturityMay 30, 2019)(14)(19)
LIBOR Plus 10.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 12.38%, Secured Debt (MaturityApril 1, 2023)(9)
Preferred Member Units (3,451 shares)(8)
32
LIBOR Plus 11.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 13.38%, Secured Debt (MaturityFebruary 13, 2023)(9)
LIBOR Plus 7.50% (Floor 2.00%), Current Coupon 9.85%, Secured Debt (MaturityJune 24, 2021)(9)
Member Units (1,200 units)
LIBOR Plus 7.00%, Current Coupon 9.35%, Secured Debt (MaturityDecember 31, 2023)(9)
13% Secured Debt (MaturityMarch 1, 2019)
Warrants (6,208,877 equivalent shares; ExpirationApril 25, 2028; Strike price$0.01 per unit)
33
LIBOR Plus 13.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 15.35%, Secured Debt (Maturity July 2, 2020)(9)
Preferred Member Units (3,200 units)(8)
11.5% Secured Debt (MaturityOctober 31, 2020)
Member Units (KMC RE Investor, LLC) (800 units)
Lamb Ventures, LLC
Aftermarket Automotive Services Chain
11% Secured Debt (MaturityJuly 1, 2022)
Preferred Stock (non-voting)
Member Units (742 units)
9.5% Secured Debt (Lamb's Real Estate Investment I, LLC) (MaturityMarch 31, 2027)
Member Units (Lamb's Real Estate Investment I, LLC) (1,000 units)(8)
34
LIBOR Plus 7.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 9.74%, Secured Debt (MaturityJuly 28, 2022)(9)
LIBOR Plus 11.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 13.74%, Secured Debt (MaturityJuly 28, 2022)(9)
10% Current / 3% PIK Secured Debt (MaturityAugust 31, 2020)(14)(19)
12% Secured Debt (MaturityAugust 15, 2019)
Common Stock (5,873 shares)
LIBOR Plus 8.50%, Current Coupon 11.24%, Secured Debt (MaturityMay 31, 2019)
35
Member Units (1,454,167 units)
Member Units (65,962 units)
LIBOR Plus 7.00% (Floor 0.50%), Current Coupon 9.40%, Secured Debt (MaturityNovember 15, 2021)(9)
Common Stock (1,962 shares)(8)
Zero Coupon Secured Debt (MaturityJune 8, 2021)
36
Preferred Member Units (440 units)
13% Secured Debt (MaturityDecember 23, 2018)(17)
Subtotal Control Investments (68.1% of net assets at fair value)
37
Warrants (42 equivalent units; ExpirationNovember 7, 2024; Strike price$0.01 per unit)
Preferred Member Units (186 units)(8)
Warrant (1 equivalent unit; ExpirationAugust 31, 2025; Strike price$1.00 per unit)
LIBOR Plus 11.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 13.35%, (MaturityApril 8, 2021)(9)
LIBOR Plus 10.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 12.40%, Secured Debt (MaturityJune 30, 2022)(9)
Boss Industries, LLC
Manufacturer and Distributor of Air, Power and Other Industrial Equipment
Preferred Member Units (2,242 units)(8)
38
LIBOR Plus 9.25% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 11.63%, Secured Debt (MaturityJune 30, 2020)(9)
12% Current / 1% PIK Secured Deb (MaturityJuly 4, 2021)(19)
8.50% Secured Debt (MaturityFebruary 2, 2023)
Condit Exhibits, LLC
Tradeshow Exhibits / Custom Displays Provider
Member Units (3,936 units)(8)
LP Interests (Freeport Financial SBIC Fund LP) (Fully diluted 9.3%)(8)
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10.5% Secured Debt (MaturityDecember 2, 2021)
Meisler Operating LLC
LIBOR Plus 8.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 10.90%, Secured Debt (MaturityJune 7, 2022)(9)
12% Current / 3% PIK Secured Debt (MaturityMarch 31, 2019)(19)
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Class A Preferred Units (Salado Acquisition, LLC) (2,000,000 units)(8)
Preferred Member Units (157 units)
Warrants (18,084 equivalent units; ExpirationSeptember 13, 2028; Strike price$0.01 per unit)
LIBOR Plus 5.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.01%, Secured Debt (MaturityAugust 20, 2024)(9)
Preferred Stock (4,336,866 shares; 13.5% cumulative)(8)(19)
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Subtotal Affiliate Investments (24.4% of net assets at fair value)
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LIBOR Plus 6.75% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 9.28%, Secured Debt (MaturityJune 30, 2023)(9)
Prime Plus 4.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 9.50%, Secured Debt (MaturityJuly 3, 2023)(9)
LIBOR Plus 7.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 9.93%, Secured Debt (MaturityJuly 3, 2023)(9)
LIBOR Plus 6.25% (Floor 0.75%), Current Coupon 8.77%, Secured Debt (MaturityJuly 26, 2023)(9)
LIBOR Plus 6.75% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 9.14%, Secured Debt (MaturitySeptember 8, 2023)(9)
LIBOR Plus 6.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 9.21%, Secured Debt (MaturityAugust 30, 2023)(9)
Allflex Holdings III Inc.(11)
Manufacturer of Livestock Identification Products
LIBOR Plus 7.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 9.48%, Secured Debt (MaturityJuly 19, 2021)(9)
LIBOR Plus 8.50% (Floor 1.00%) PIK, 9.50% PIK Secured Debt, (MaturityApril 10, 2023)(9)(19)
LIBOR Plus 8.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 10.90%, Secured Debt (MaturityApril 10, 2023)(9)
American Scaffold Holdings, Inc.(10)
Marine Scaffolding Service Provider
LIBOR Plus 6.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 9.30%, Secured Debt (MaturityMarch 31, 2022)(9)
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LIBOR Plus 6.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 9.09%, Secured Debt (MaturityDecember 8, 2021)(9)
Apex Linen Service, Inc.
Industrial Launderers
LIBOR Plus 9.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 11.35%, Secured Debt (MaturityOctober 30, 2022)(9)
16% Secured Debt (MaturityOctober 30, 2022)
LIBOR Plus 7.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 9.40%, Secured Debt (MaturityNovember 13, 2019)(9)
LIBOR Plus 7.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 9.90%, Secured Debt (MaturityAugust 31, 2023)(9)
LIBOR Plus 7.25% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 9.76%, Secured Debt (MaturityJune 22, 2021)(9)
LIBOR Plus 6.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.39% / 1.00% PIK, Current Coupon Plus PIK 9.39%, Secured Debt (MaturityJune 11, 2021)(9)(19)
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LIBOR Plus 7.25% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 9.65%, Secured Debt (MaturityMay 11, 2022)(9)
LIBOR Plus 8.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 10.74%, Secured Debt (MaturityMarch 9, 2022)(9)
LIBOR Plus 7.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 10.02%, Secured Debt (MaturityNovember 6, 2020)(9)
Prime Plus 9.25% (Floor 3.25%), Current Coupon 14.70%, Secured Debt (MaturityJuly 22, 2019)(9)
LIBOR Plus 6.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 9.06%, Secured Debt (MaturityNovember 14, 2023)(9)
LIBOR Plus 5.63% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.15%, Secured Debt (MaturityOctober 6, 2021)(9)
Libor Plus 9.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 11.54%, Secured Debt (MaturityJune 7, 2023)(9)
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LIBOR Plus 8.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 10.90%, Secured Debt (MaturityDecember 5, 2022)(9)
LIBOR Plus 6.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.62%, Secured Debt (MaturityJune 30, 2023)(9)
Member Units (42,207 units)
LIBOR Plus 8.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 10.74%, Secured Debt (MaturityAugust 3, 2022)(9)
11.5% Current / 1% PIK Secured Debt (MaturityJune 22, 2023)(19)
LIBOR Plus 6.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.78%, Secured Debt (MaturityFebruary 12, 2021)(9)
LIBOR Plus 7.50% (Floor 1.50%), Current Coupon 10.12%, Secured Debt (MaturityApril 13, 2023)(9)
Class A Preferred Member Units (776,316 units)(8)
LIBOR Plus 8.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 10.80%, Secured Debt (MaturityJuly 17, 2023)(9)
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Elite SEM INC.(10)
LIBOR Plus 8.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 11.27%, Secured Debt (MaturityFebruary 1, 2022)(9)(23)
LP Interests (EnCap Energy Capital Fund VIII Co-Investors, L.P.) (Fully diluted 0.4%)(8)
LIBOR Plus 6.75% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 9.27%, Secured Debt (MaturityOctober 29, 2025)(9)
LIBOR Plus 5.50%, Current Coupon 8.02%, Secured Debt (MaturityJune 13, 2024)
LIBOR Plus 8.25% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 10.77%, Secured Debt (MaturityApril 28, 2022)(9)
Extreme Reach, Inc.(11)
Integrated TV and Video Advertising Platform
LIBOR Plus 6.25% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.78%, Secured Debt (MaturityFebruary 7, 2020)(9)
LIBOR Plus 6.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 9.10%, Secured Debt (MaturityAugust 9, 2022)(9)
LIBOR Plus 5.75% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.55%, Secured Debt (MaturityApril 3, 2020)(9)
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LIBOR Plus 5.50%, Current Coupon 8.09%, Secured Debt (MaturityDecember 19, 2025)
LIBOR Plus 4.75% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 7.43%, Secured Debt (MaturityOctober 29, 2021)(9)
LIBOR Plus 8.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 11.02%, Secured Debt (MaturityApril 29, 2022)(9)
LIBOR Plus 8.34% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 11.14%, Secured Debt (MaturityJune 29, 2023)(9)(23)
LIBOR Plus 6.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 9.02%, Secured Debt (MaturityDecember 22, 2024)(9)
LIBOR Plus 7.00% (Floor 1.50%), Current Coupon 9.52%, Secured Debt (MaturityJanuary 31, 2019)(9)
LIBOR Plus 7.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 10.29%, Secured Debt (MaturityDecember 21, 2023)(9)
LIBOR Plus 6.00%, Current Coupon 8.71%, Secured Debt (MaturityJanuary 28, 2020)
LIBOR Plus 7.25% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 9.90%, Secured Debt (MaturityJanuary 28, 2021)(9)
LIBOR Plus 7.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 9.80%, Secured Debt (MaturityMarch 29, 2023)(9)
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LIBOR Plus 10.00%, Current Coupon 3.69% / 8.61% PIK, Current Coupon Plus PIK 12.30% Secured Debt (MaturityMay 12, 2022)(19)
iEnergizer Limited(11)(13)(21)
LIBOR Plus 6.00% (Floor 1.25%), Current Coupon 8.53%, Secured Debt (MaturityMay 1, 2019)(9)
LIBOR Plus 6.75% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 9.55%, Secured Debt (MaturityApril 30, 2021)(9)
LIBOR Plus 9.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 11.90%, Secured Debt (MaturityNovember 19, 2023)(9)
LIBOR Plus 6.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.52%, Secured Debt (MaturityJuly 19, 2025)(9)
irth Solutions, LLC
Provider of Damage Prevention Information Technology Services
Member Units (27,893 units)
LIBOR Plus 5.75% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.55%, Secured Debt (MaturityJune 14, 2025)(9)
LIBOR Plus 8.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 10.39%, Secured Debt (MaturityMay 2, 2023)(9)
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Jacent Strategic Merchandising, LLC(10)
General Merchandise Distribution
LIBOR Plus 7.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 10.27%, Secured Debt (MaturitySeptember 16, 2020)(9)
LIBOR Plus 6.75% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 9.26%, Secured Debt (MaturityMay 26, 2021)(9)
Jacuzzi Brands LLC(11)
Manufacturer of Bath and Spa Products
LIBOR Plus 7.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 9.52%, Secured Debt (MaturityJune 28, 2023)(9)
LIBOR Plus 6.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.71% Secured Debt (MaturityMay 9, 2020)(9)
LIBOR Plus 5.50%, Current Coupon 8.29%, Secured Debt (MaturityDecember 20, 2024)
LIBOR Plus 9.00% (Floor 1.00%) PIK, 11.77% PIK Secured Debt, (MaturityAugust 7, 2020)(9)(19)
LIBOR Plus 5.75% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.27%, Secured Debt (MaturityDecember 22, 2024)(9)
LIBOR Plus 6.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.38%, Secured Debt (MaturityMay 1, 2023)(9)
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LIBOR Plus 7.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 9.52%, Secured Debt (MaturityAugust 28, 2022)(9)
LIBOR Plus 5.25% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.06%, Secured Debt (MaturityApril 29, 2024)(9)
LIBOR Plus 6.25% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.77%, Secured Debt (MaturityOctober 24, 2024)(9)
Mobileum(10)
Provider of big data analytics to telecom service providers
LIBOR Plus 10.25% (Floor 0.75%), Current Coupon 13.06%, Secured Debt (MaturityMay 1, 2022)(9)
LIBOR Plus 5.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.09%, Secured Debt (MaturityApril 26, 2024)(9)
New Era Technology, Inc.(10)
LIBOR Plus 6.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.99%, Secured Debt (MaturityJune 22, 2023)(9)
LIBOR Plus 6.25% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.77%, Secured Debt (MaturityJuly 14, 2022)(9)
LIBOR Plus 8.00%, Current Coupon 10.74%, Secured Debt (MaturityMarch 2, 2022)
LIBOR Plus 4.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 7.30%, Secured Debt (MaturityNovember 27, 2020)(9)
LIBOR Plus 5.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 7.53%, Secured Debt (MaturityOctober 17, 2022)(9)
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LIBOR Plus 6.25% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.96%, Secured Debt (MaturityJune 7, 2022)(9)
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.(10)
Pharmaceutical Royalty
12% Secured Debt (MaturityAugust 1, 2020)
Pier 1 Imports, Inc.(11)
Decorative Home Furnishings Retailer
LIBOR Plus 3.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 6.38%, Secured Debt (MaturityApril 30, 2021)(9)
LIBOR Plus 7.50%, Current Coupon 9.74%, Secured Debt (MaturityMay 1, 2026)
Prowler Acquisition Corp.(11)
Specialty Distributor to the Energy Sector
LIBOR Plus 4.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 7.30%, Secured Debt (MaturityJanuary 28, 2020)(9)
LIBOR Plus 5.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 7.99%, Secured Debt (MaturityNovember 30, 2021)(9)
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LIBOR Plus 5.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.02%, Secured Debt (MaturityDecember 20, 2024)(9)
Resolute Industrial, LLC(10)
HVAC Equipment Rental and Remanufacturing
Member Units (601 units)
LIBOR Plus 5.75% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.27%, Secured Debt (MaturityJune 9, 2021)(9)
SiTV, LLC(11)
10.375% Secured Debt (MaturityJuly 1, 2019)
LIBOR Plus 6.25% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.86%, Secured Debt (MaturityAugust 9, 2022)(9)
Sorenson Communications, Inc.(11)
Manufacturer of Communication Products for Hearing Impaired
LIBOR Plus 5.75% (Floor 2.25%), Current Coupon 8.56%, Secured Debt (MaturityApril 30, 2020)(9)
LIBOR Plus 7.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 9.26%, Secured Debt (MaturitySeptember 12, 2023)(9)(22)
STL Parent Corp.(10)
Manufacturer and Servicer of Tank and Hopper Railcars
LIBOR Plus 7.00%, Current Coupon 9.52%, Secured Debt (MaturityDecember 5, 2022)
Strike, LLC(11)
Pipeline Construction and Maintenance Services
LIBOR Plus 8.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 10.59%, Secured Debt (MaturityNovember 30, 2022)(9)
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Tectonic Holdings, LLC
Member Units (200,000 units)(8)
LIBOR Plus 8.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 11.02%, Secured Debt (MaturityApril 12, 2024)(9)
LIBOR Plus 8.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 11.30%, Secured Debt (MaturitySeptember 25, 2025)(9)
LIBOR Plus 7.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 10.06%, Secured Debt (MaturityJanuary 26, 2023)(9)
LIBOR Plus 6.75% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 9.31%, Secured Debt (MaturityOctober 31, 2022)(9)(24)
LIBOR Plus 5.50% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.30%, Secured Debt (MaturityOctober 30, 2020)(9)
Turning Point Brands, Inc.(10)(13)
Marketer/Distributor of Tobacco Products
LIBOR Plus 7.00%, Current Coupon 9.46%, Secured Debt (MaturityMarch 7, 2024)
TVG-I-E CMN ACQUISITION, LLC(10)
Organic Lead Generation for Online Postsecondary Schools
LIBOR Plus 6.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.52%, Secured Debt (MaturityNovember 3, 2021)(9)
LIBOR Plus 5.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 7.80%, Secured Debt (MaturityMay 2, 2023)(9)
LIBOR Plus 6.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.53%, Secured Debt (MaturityMarch 1, 2023)(9)
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LIBOR Plus 10.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 12.74%, Secured Debt (MaturityFebruary 16, 2022)(9)
Warrants (70,207 equivalent shares; ExpirationFebruary 17, 2027; Strike price$0.01 per share)
LIBOR Plus 8.91% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 11.41%, Secured Debt (MaturitySeptember 29, 2022)(9)(28)
LIBOR Plus 6.00% (Floor 1.00%), Current Coupon 8.42% Secured Debt (MaturityAugust 9, 2024)(9)
Subtotal Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments (73.8% of net assets at fair value)
Total Portfolio Investments, December 31, 2018
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE AORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
1. Organization
Main Street Capital Corporation ("MSCC") is a principal investment firm primarily focused on providing customized debt and equity financing to lower middle market ("LMM") companies and debt capital to middle market ("Middle Market") companies. The portfolio investments of MSCC and its consolidated subsidiaries are typically made to support management buyouts, recapitalizations, growth financings, refinancings and acquisitions of companies that operate in a variety of industry sectors. MSCC seeks to partner with entrepreneurs, business owners and management teams and generally provides "one stop" financing alternatives within its LMM portfolio. MSCC and its consolidated subsidiaries invest primarily in secured debt investments, equity investments, warrants and other securities of LMM companies based in the United States and in secured debt investments of Middle Market companies generally headquartered in the United States.
MSCC was formed in March 2007 to operate as an internally managed business development company ("BDC") under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"). MSCC wholly owns several investment funds, including Main Street Mezzanine Fund, LP ("MSMF"), Main Street Capital II, LP ("MSC II") and Main Street Capital III, LP ("MSC III" and, collectively with MSMF and MSC II, the "Funds"), and each of their general partners. The Funds are each licensed as a Small Business Investment Company ("SBIC") by the United States Small Business Administration ("SBA"). Because MSCC is internally managed, all of the executive officers and other employees are employed by MSCC. Therefore, MSCC does not pay any external investment advisory fees, but instead directly incurs the operating costs associated with employing investment and portfolio management professionals.
MSC Adviser I, LLC (the "External Investment Manager") was formed in November 2013 as a wholly owned subsidiary of MSCC to provide investment management and other services to parties other than MSCC and its subsidiaries or their portfolio companies ("External Parties") and receives fee income for such services. MSCC has been granted no-action relief by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") to allow the External Investment Manager to register as a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Since the External Investment Manager conducts all of its investment management activities for External Parties, it is accounted for as a portfolio investment of MSCC and is not included as a consolidated subsidiary of MSCC in MSCC's consolidated financial statements.
MSCC has elected to be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a regulated investment company ("RIC") under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). As a result, MSCC generally will not pay corporate-level U.S. federal income taxes on any net ordinary taxable income or capital gains that it distributes to its stockholders.
MSCC has certain direct and indirect wholly owned subsidiaries that have elected to be taxable entities (the "Taxable Subsidiaries"). The primary purpose of the Taxable Subsidiaries is to permit MSCC to hold equity investments in portfolio companies which are "pass-through" entities for tax purposes.
Unless otherwise noted or the context otherwise indicates, the terms "we," "us," "our," the "Company" and "Main Street" refer to MSCC and its consolidated subsidiaries, which include the Funds and the Taxable Subsidiaries.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
2. Basis of Presentation
Main Street's consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). The Company is an investment company following accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 946, Financial ServicesInvestment Companies ("ASC 946"). For each of the periods presented herein, Main Street's consolidated financial statements include the accounts of MSCC and its consolidated subsidiaries. The Investment Portfolio, as used herein, refers to all of Main Street's investments in LMM portfolio companies, investments in Middle Market portfolio companies, Private Loan portfolio investments, Other Portfolio investments and the investment in the External Investment Manager (see Note CFair Value Hierarchy for Investments and DebenturesPortfolio CompositionInvestment Portfolio Composition for additional discussion of Main Street's Investment Portfolio and definitions for the terms Private Loan and Other Portfolio). Main Street's results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, and financial position as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, are presented on a consolidated basis. The effects of all intercompany transactions between Main Street and its consolidated subsidiaries have been eliminated in consolidation.
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Main Street are presented in conformity with U.S. GAAP for interim financial information and pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Articles 6, 10 and 12 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, certain disclosures accompanying annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP are omitted. In the opinion of management, the unaudited consolidated financial results included herein contain all adjustments, consisting solely of normal recurring accruals, considered necessary for the fair presentation of financial statements for the interim periods included herein. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for the full year. Also, the unaudited financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2018. Financial statements prepared on a U.S. GAAP basis require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts and disclosures reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Such estimates and assumptions could change in the future as more information becomes known, which could impact the amounts reported and disclosed herein.
Under ASC 946, Main Street is precluded from consolidating other entities in which Main Street has equity investments, including those in which it has a controlling interest, unless the other entity is another investment company. An exception to this general principle in ASC 946 occurs if Main Street holds a controlling interest in an operating company that provides all or substantially all of its services directly to Main Street or to its portfolio companies. Accordingly, as noted above, MSCC's consolidated financial statements include the financial position and operating results for the Funds and the Taxable Subsidiaries. Main Street has determined that all of its portfolio investments do not qualify for this exception, including the investment in the External Investment Manager. Therefore, Main Street's Investment Portfolio is carried on the consolidated balance sheet at fair value, as discussed further in Note B.1., with any adjustments to fair value recognized as "Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)" on the consolidated statements of operations until the investment is realized, usually upon exit, resulting in any gain or loss being recognized as a "Net Realized Gain (Loss)."
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Portfolio Investment Classification
Main Street classifies its Investment Portfolio in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act. Under the 1940 Act, (a) "Control Investments" are defined as investments in which Main Street owns more than 25% of the voting securities or has rights to maintain greater than 50% of the board representation, (b) "Affiliate Investments" are defined as investments in which Main Street owns between 5% and 25% (inclusive) of the voting securities and does not have rights to maintain greater than 50% of the board representation, and (c) "Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments" are defined as investments that are neither Control Investments nor Affiliate Investments.
NOTE BSUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
1. Valuation of the Investment Portfolio
Main Street accounts for its Investment Portfolio at fair value. As a result, Main Street follows the provisions of ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures ("ASC 820"). ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the quality of inputs used to measure fair value and enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. ASC 820 requires Main Street to assume that the portfolio investment is to be sold in the principal market to independent market participants, which may be a hypothetical market. Market participants are defined as buyers and sellers in the principal market that are independent, knowledgeable and willing and able to transact.
Main Street's portfolio strategy calls for it to invest primarily in illiquid debt and equity securities issued by privately held, LMM companies and more liquid debt securities issued by Middle Market companies that are generally larger in size than the LMM companies. Main Street categorizes some of its investments in LMM companies and Middle Market companies as Private Loan portfolio investments, which are primarily debt securities in privately held companies that have been originated through strategic relationships with other investment funds on a collaborative basis, and are often referred to in the debt markets as "club deals." Private Loan investments are typically similar in size, structure, terms and conditions to investments Main Street holds in its LMM portfolio and Middle Market portfolio. Main Street's portfolio also includes Other Portfolio investments, which primarily consist of investments that are not consistent with the typical profiles for its LMM portfolio investments, Middle Market portfolio investments or Private Loan portfolio investments, including investments which may be managed by third parties. Main Street's portfolio investments may be subject to restrictions on resale.
LMM investments and Other Portfolio investments generally have no established trading market while Middle Market securities generally have established markets that are not active. Private Loan investments may include investments which have no established trading market or have established markets that are not active. Main Street determines in good faith the fair value of its Investment Portfolio pursuant to a valuation policy in accordance with ASC 820 and a valuation process approved by its Board of Directors and in accordance with the 1940 Act. Main Street's valuation policies and processes are intended to provide a consistent basis for determining the fair value of Main Street's Investment Portfolio.
For LMM portfolio investments, Main Street generally reviews external events, including private mergers, sales and acquisitions involving comparable companies, and includes these events in the valuation process by using an enterprise value waterfall methodology ("Waterfall") for its LMM equity
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investments and an income approach using a yield-to-maturity model ("Yield-to-Maturity") for its LMM debt investments. For Middle Market portfolio investments, Main Street primarily uses quoted prices in the valuation process. Main Street determines the appropriateness of the use of third-party broker quotes, if any, in determining fair value based on its understanding of the level of actual transactions used by the broker to develop the quote and whether the quote was an indicative price or binding offer, the depth and consistency of broker quotes and the correlation of changes in broker quotes with underlying performance of the portfolio company and other market indices. For Middle Market and Private Loan portfolio investments in debt securities for which it has determined that third-party quotes or other independent pricing are not available or appropriate, Main Street generally estimates the fair value based on the assumptions that it believes hypothetical market participants would use to value the investment in a current hypothetical sale using the Yield-to-Maturity valuation method. For its Other Portfolio equity investments, Main Street generally calculates the fair value of the investment primarily based on the net asset value ("NAV") of the fund and adjusts the fair value for other factors deemed relevant that would affect the fair value of the investment. All of the valuation approaches for Main Street's portfolio investments estimate the value of the investment as if Main Street were to sell, or exit, the investment as of the measurement date.
These valuation approaches consider the value associated with Main Street's ability to control the capital structure of the portfolio company, as well as the timing of a potential exit. For valuation purposes, "control" portfolio investments are composed of debt and equity securities in companies for which Main Street has a controlling interest in the equity ownership of the portfolio company or the ability to nominate a majority of the portfolio company's board of directors. For valuation purposes, "non-control" portfolio investments are generally composed of debt and equity securities in companies for which Main Street does not have a controlling interest in the equity ownership of the portfolio company or the ability to nominate a majority of the portfolio company's board of directors.
Under the Waterfall valuation method, Main Street estimates the enterprise value of a portfolio company using a combination of market and income approaches or other appropriate valuation methods, such as considering recent transactions in the equity securities of the portfolio company or third-party valuations of the portfolio company, and then performs a waterfall calculation by allocating the enterprise value over the portfolio company's securities in order of their preference relative to one another. The enterprise value is the fair value at which an enterprise could be sold in a transaction between two willing parties, other than through a forced or liquidation sale. Typically, privately held companies are bought and sold based on multiples of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"), cash flows, net income, revenues, or in limited cases, book value. There is no single methodology for estimating enterprise value. For any one portfolio company, enterprise value is generally described as a range of values from which a single estimate of enterprise value is derived. In estimating the enterprise value of a portfolio company, Main Street analyzes various factors including the portfolio company's historical and projected financial results. Due to SEC deadlines for Main Street's quarterly and annual financial reporting, the operating results of a portfolio company used in the current period valuation are generally the results from the period ended three months prior to such valuation date and may include unaudited, projected, budgeted or pro forma financial information and may require adjustments for non-recurring items or to normalize the operating results that may require significant judgment in determining. In addition, projecting future financial results requires significant judgment regarding future growth assumptions. In evaluating the operating results, Main Street also analyzes the impact of exposure to litigation, loss of customers or other contingencies. After determining the appropriate enterprise value, Main Street allocates the enterprise value to
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investments in order of the legal priority of the various components of the portfolio company's capital structure. In applying the Waterfall valuation method, Main Street assumes the loans are paid off at the principal amount in a change in control transaction and are not assumed by the buyer, which Main Street believes is consistent with its past transaction history and standard industry practices.
Under the Yield-to-Maturity valuation method, Main Street also uses the income approach to determine the fair value of debt securities based on projections of the discounted future free cash flows that the debt security will likely generate, including analyzing the discounted cash flows of interest and principal amounts for the debt security, as set forth in the associated loan agreements, as well as the financial position and credit risk of the portfolio company. Main Street's estimate of the expected repayment date of its debt securities is generally the maturity date of the instrument, as Main Street generally intends to hold its loans and debt securities to maturity. The Yield-to-Maturity analysis also considers changes in leverage levels, credit quality, portfolio company performance and other factors. Main Street will generally use the value determined by the Yield-to-Maturity analysis as the fair value for that security; however, because of Main Street's general intent to hold its loans to maturity, the fair value will not exceed the principal amount of the debt security valued using the Yield-to-Maturity valuation method. A change in the assumptions that Main Street uses to estimate the fair value of its debt securities using the Yield-to-Maturity valuation method could have a material impact on the determination of fair value. If there is deterioration in credit quality or if a debt security is in workout status, Main Street may consider other factors in determining the fair value of the debt security, including the value attributable to the debt security from the enterprise value of the portfolio company or the proceeds that would most likely be received in a liquidation analysis.
Under the NAV valuation method, for an investment in an investment fund that does not have a readily determinable fair value, Main Street measures the fair value of the investment predominately based on the NAV of the investment fund as of the measurement date and adjusts the investment's fair value for factors known to Main Street that would affect that fund's NAV, including, but not limited to, fair values for individual investments held by the fund if Main Street holds the same investment or for a publicly traded investment. In addition, in determining the fair value of the investment, Main Street considers whether adjustments to the NAV are necessary in certain circumstances, based on the analysis of any restrictions on redemption of Main Street's investment as of the measurement date, recent actual sales or redemptions of interests in the investment fund, and expected future cash flows available to equity holders, including the rate of return on those cash flows compared to an implied market return on equity required by market participants, or other uncertainties surrounding Main Street's ability to realize the full NAV of its interests in the investment fund.
Pursuant to its internal valuation process and the requirements under the 1940 Act, Main Street performs valuation procedures on each of its portfolio investments quarterly. In addition to its internal valuation process, in arriving at estimates of fair value for its investments in its LMM portfolio companies, Main Street, among other things, consults with a nationally recognized independent financial advisory services firm. The nationally recognized independent financial advisory services firm analyzes and provides observations, recommendations and an assurance certification regarding the Company's determinations of the fair value of its LMM portfolio company investments. The nationally recognized independent financial advisory services firm is generally consulted relative to Main Street's investments in each LMM portfolio company at least once every calendar year, and for Main Street's investments in new LMM portfolio companies, at least once in the twelve-month period subsequent to the initial investment. In certain instances, Main Street may determine that it is not cost-effective, and as a result is not in its stockholders' best interest, to consult with the nationally recognized independent
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financial advisory services firm on its investments in one or more LMM portfolio companies. Such instances include, but are not limited to, situations where the fair value of Main Street's investment in a LMM portfolio company is determined to be insignificant relative to the total Investment Portfolio. Main Street consulted with and received an assurance certification from its independent financial advisory services firm in arriving at Main Street's determination of fair value on its investments in a total of 40 LMM portfolio companies for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, representing approximately 66% of the total LMM portfolio at fair value as of September 30, 2019, and on a total of 40 LMM portfolio companies for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, representing approximately 62% of the total LMM portfolio at fair value as of September 30, 2018. Excluding its investments in LMM portfolio companies that, as of September 30, 2019 and 2018, as applicable, had not been in the Investment Portfolio for at least twelve months subsequent to the initial investment or whose primary purpose is to own real estate for which a third-party appraisal is obtained on at least an annual basis, the percentage of the LMM portfolio reviewed and certified by its independent financial advisory services firm for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 was 69% and 73% of the total LMM portfolio at fair value as of September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
For valuation purposes, all of Main Street's Middle Market portfolio investments are non-control investments. To the extent sufficient observable inputs are available to determine fair value, Main Street uses observable inputs to determine the fair value of these investments through obtaining third-party quotes or other independent pricing. For Middle Market portfolio investments for which it has determined that third-party quotes or other independent pricing are not available or appropriate, Main Street generally estimates the fair value based on the assumptions that it believes hypothetical market participants would use to value such Middle Market debt investments in a current hypothetical sale using the Yield-to-Maturity valuation method and such Middle Market equity investments in a current hypothetical sale using the Waterfall valuation method. Because the vast majority of the Middle Market portfolio investments are typically valued using third-party quotes or other independent pricing services (including 90% and 94% of the Middle Market portfolio investments as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively), Main Street generally does not consult with any financial advisory services firms in connection with determining the fair value of its Middle Market investments.
For valuation purposes, all of Main Street's Private Loan portfolio investments are non-control investments. For Private Loan portfolio investments for which it has determined that third-party quotes or other independent pricing are not available or appropriate, Main Street generally estimates the fair value based on the assumptions that it believes hypothetical market participants would use to value such Private Loan debt investments in a current hypothetical sale using the Yield-to-Maturity valuation method and such Private Loan equity investments in a current hypothetical sale using the Waterfall valuation method.
In addition to its internal valuation process, in arriving at estimates of fair value for its investments in its Private Loan portfolio companies, Main Street, among other things, consults with a nationally recognized independent financial advisory services firm. The nationally recognized independent financial advisory services firm analyzes and provides observations and recommendations and an assurance certification regarding the Company's determinations of the fair value of its Private Loan portfolio company investments. The nationally recognized independent financial advisory services firm is generally consulted relative to Main Street's investments in each Private Loan portfolio company at least once every calendar year, and for Main Street's investments in new Private Loan portfolio companies, at least once in the twelve-month period subsequent to the initial investment. In certain instances, Main Street may determine that it is not cost-effective, and as a result is not in its
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stockholders' best interest, to consult with the nationally recognized independent financial advisory services firm on its investments in one or more Private Loan portfolio companies. Such instances include, but are not limited to, situations where the fair value of Main Street's investment in a Private Loan portfolio company is determined to be insignificant relative to the total Investment Portfolio. Main Street consulted with and received an assurance certification from its independent financial advisory services firm in arriving at its determination of fair value on its investments in a total of 27 Private Loan portfolio companies for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, representing approximately 51% of the total Private Loan portfolio at fair value as of September 30, 2019, and on a total of 17 Private Loan portfolio companies for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, representing approximately 43% of the total Private Loan portfolio at fair value as of September 30, 2018. Excluding its investments in Private Loan portfolio companies that, as of September 30, 2019 and 2018, as applicable, had not been in the Investment Portfolio for at least twelve months subsequent to the initial investment and its investments in Private Loan portfolio companies that were not reviewed because the investment is valued based upon third-party quotes or other independent pricing, the percentage of the Private Loan portfolio reviewed and certified by its independent financial advisory services firm for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 was 78% and 67% of the total Private Loan portfolio at fair value as of September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
For valuation purposes, all of Main Street's Other Portfolio investments are non-control investments. Main Street's Other Portfolio investments comprised 4.3% and 4.4% of Main Street's Investment Portfolio at fair value as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. Similar to the LMM investment portfolio, market quotations for Other Portfolio equity investments are generally not readily available. For its Other Portfolio equity investments, Main Street generally determines the fair value of these investments using the NAV valuation method.
For valuation purposes, Main Street's investment in the External Investment Manager is a control investment. Market quotations are not readily available for this investment, and as a result, Main Street determines the fair value of the External Investment Manager using the Waterfall valuation method under the market approach. In estimating the enterprise value, Main Street analyzes various factors, including the entity's historical and projected financial results, as well as its size, marketability and performance relative to the population of market comparables. This valuation approach estimates the value of the investment as if Main Street were to sell, or exit, the investment. In addition, Main Street considers its ability to control the capital structure of the company, as well as the timing of a potential exit, in connection with determining the fair value of the External Investment Manager.
Due to the inherent uncertainty in the valuation process, Main Street's determination of fair value for its Investment Portfolio may differ materially from the values that would have been determined had a ready market for the securities existed. In addition, changes in the market environment, portfolio company performance and other events that may occur over the lives of the investments may cause the gains or losses ultimately realized on these investments to be materially different than the valuations currently assigned. Main Street determines the fair value of each individual investment and records changes in fair value as unrealized appreciation or depreciation.
Main Street uses an internally developed portfolio investment rating system in connection with its investment oversight, portfolio management and analysis and investment valuation procedures for its LMM portfolio companies. This system takes into account both quantitative and qualitative factors of the LMM portfolio company and the investments held therein.
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The Board of Directors of Main Street has the final responsibility for overseeing, reviewing and approving, in good faith, Main Street's determination of the fair value for its Investment Portfolio, as well as its valuation procedures, consistent with 1940 Act requirements. Main Street believes its Investment Portfolio as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 approximates fair value as of those dates based on the markets in which Main Street operates and other conditions in existence on those reporting dates.
2. Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the period. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different conditions or assumptions. Additionally, as explained in Note B.1., the consolidated financial statements include investments in the Investment Portfolio whose values have been estimated by Main Street with the oversight, review and approval by Main Street's Board of Directors in the absence of readily ascertainable market values. Because of the inherent uncertainty of the Investment Portfolio valuations, those estimated values may differ materially from the values that would have been determined had a ready market for the securities existed.
3. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase. Cash and cash equivalents are carried at cost, which approximates fair value.
At September 30, 2019, cash balances totaling $48.0 million exceeded Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance protection levels, subjecting the Company to risk related to the uninsured balance. All of the Company's cash deposits are held at large established high credit quality financial institutions and management believes that the risk of loss associated with any uninsured balances is remote.
4. Interest, Dividend and Fee Income
Main Street records interest and dividend income on the accrual basis to the extent amounts are expected to be collected. Dividend income is recorded as dividends are declared by the portfolio company or at the point an obligation exists for the portfolio company to make a distribution. In accordance with Main Street's valuation policies, Main Street evaluates accrued interest and dividend income periodically for collectability. When a loan or debt security becomes 90 days or more past due, and if Main Street otherwise does not expect the debtor to be able to service all of its debt or other obligations, Main Street will generally place the loan or debt security on non-accrual status and cease recognizing interest income on that loan or debt security until the borrower has demonstrated the ability and intent to pay contractual amounts due. If a loan or debt security's status significantly improves regarding the debtor's ability to service the debt or other obligations, or if a loan or debt security is sold or written off, Main Street removes it from non-accrual status.
As of September 30, 2019, Main Street's total Investment Portfolio had seven investments on non-accrual status, which comprised approximately 1.6% of its fair value and 4.4% of its cost. As of
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December 31, 2018, Main Street's total Investment Portfolio had six investments on non-accrual status, which comprised approximately 1.3% of its fair value and 3.9% of its cost.
Main Street holds certain debt and preferred equity instruments in its Investment Portfolio that contain payment-in-kind ("PIK") interest and cumulative dividend provisions. The PIK interest, computed at the contractual rate specified in each debt agreement, is periodically added to the principal balance of the debt and is recorded as interest income. Thus, the actual collection of this interest may be deferred until the time of debt principal repayment. Cumulative dividends are recorded as dividend income, and any dividends in arrears are added to the balance of the preferred equity investment. The actual collection of these dividends in arrears may be deferred until such time as the preferred equity is redeemed or sold. To maintain RIC tax treatment (as discussed in Note B.9. below), these non-cash sources of income may need to be paid out to stockholders in the form of distributions, even though Main Street may not have collected the PIK interest and cumulative dividends in cash. Main Street stops accruing PIK interest and cumulative dividends and writes off any accrued and uncollected interest and dividends in arrears when it determines that such PIK interest and dividends in arrears are no longer collectible. For the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, (i) approximately 1.6% and 1.4%, respectively, of Main Street's total investment income was attributable to PIK interest income not paid currently in cash and (ii) approximately 1.0% and 1.1%, respectively, of Main Street's total investment income was attributable to cumulative dividend income not paid currently in cash. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, (i) approximately 1.9% and 1.0%, respectively, of Main Street's total investment income was attributable to PIK interest income not paid currently in cash and (ii) approximately 1.1% and 1.0%, respectively, of Main Street's total investment income was attributable to cumulative dividend income not paid currently in cash.
Main Street may periodically provide services, including structuring and advisory services, to its portfolio companies or other third parties. For services that are separately identifiable and evidence exists to substantiate fair value, fee income is recognized as earned, which is generally when the investment or other applicable transaction closes. Fees received in connection with debt financing transactions for services that do not meet these criteria are treated as debt origination fees and are deferred and accreted into income over the life of the financing.
A presentation of total investment income Main Street received from its Investment Portfolio in each of the periods presented is as follows:
Interest income
Dividend income
Fee income
Total interest, fee and dividend income
5. Deferred Financing Costs
Deferred financing costs include commitment fees and other costs related to Main Street's multi-year revolving credit facility (the "Credit Facility") and its unsecured notes, as well as the
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commitment fees and leverage fees (approximately 3.4% of the total commitment and draw amounts, as applicable) on the SBIC debentures which are not accounted for under the fair value option under ASC 825 (as discussed further in Note B.11.). See further discussion of Main Street's debt in Note E. Deferred financing costs in connection with the Credit Facility are capitalized as an asset. Deferred financing costs in connection with all other debt arrangements not using the fair value option are a direct deduction from the related debt liability.
6. Equity Offering Costs
The Company's offering costs are charged against the proceeds from equity offerings when the proceeds are received.
7. Unearned IncomeDebt Origination Fees and Original Issue Discount and Discounts / Premiums to Par Value
Main Street capitalizes debt origination fees received in connection with financings and reflects such fees as unearned income netted against the applicable debt investments. The unearned income from the fees is accreted into income based on the effective interest method over the life of the financing.
In connection with its portfolio debt investments, Main Street sometimes receives nominal cost warrants or warrants with an exercise price below the fair value of the underlying equity (together, "nominal cost equity") that are valued as part of the negotiation process with the particular portfolio company. When Main Street receives nominal cost equity, Main Street allocates its cost basis in its investment between its debt security and its nominal cost equity at the time of origination based on amounts negotiated with the particular portfolio company. The allocated amounts are based upon the fair value of the nominal cost equity, which is then used to determine the allocation of cost to the debt security. Any discount recorded on a debt investment resulting from this allocation is reflected as unearned income, which is netted against the applicable debt investment, and accreted into interest income based on the effective interest method over the life of the debt investment. The actual collection of this interest is deferred until the time of debt principal repayment.
Main Street may also purchase debt securities at a discount or at a premium to the par value of the debt security. In the case of a purchase at a discount, Main Street records the investment at the par value of the debt security net of the discount, and the discount is accreted into interest income based on the effective interest method over the life of the debt investment. In the case of a purchase at a premium, Main Street records the investment at the par value of the debt security plus the premium, and the premium is amortized as a reduction to interest income based on the effective interest method over the life of the debt investment.
To maintain RIC tax treatment (as discussed in Note B.9. below), these non-cash sources of income may need to be paid out to stockholders in the form of distributions, even though Main Street may not have collected the interest income. For the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, approximately 2.6% and 3.1%, respectively, of Main Street's total investment income was attributable to interest income from the accretion of discounts associated with debt investments, net of any premium reduction. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, approximately 2.6% and 3.0%, respectively, of Main Street's total investment income was attributable to interest income from the accretion of discounts associated with debt investments, net of any premium reduction.
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8. Share-Based Compensation
Main Street accounts for its share-based compensation plans using the fair value method, as prescribed by ASC 718, CompensationStock Compensation. Accordingly, for restricted stock awards, Main Street measures the grant date fair value based upon the market price of its common stock on the date of the grant and amortizes the fair value of the awards as share-based compensation expense over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting term.
Main Street has also adopted Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-09, CompensationStock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, which requires that all excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies (including tax benefits of dividends on share-based payment awards) be recognized as income tax expense or benefit in the income statement and not delay recognition of a tax benefit until the tax benefit is realized through a reduction to taxes payable. Accordingly, the tax effects of exercised or vested awards are treated as discrete items in the reporting period in which they occur. Additionally, Main Street has elected to account for forfeitures as they occur.
9. Income Taxes
MSCC has elected to be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a RIC. MSCC's taxable income includes the taxable income generated by MSCC and certain of its subsidiaries, including the Funds, which are treated as disregarded entities for tax purposes. As a RIC, MSCC generally will not pay corporate-level U.S. federal income taxes on any net ordinary taxable income or capital gains that MSCC distributes to its stockholders. MSCC must generally distribute at least 90% of its "investment company taxable income" (which is generally its net ordinary taxable income and realized net short-term capital gains in excess of realized net long-term capital losses) and 90% of its tax-exempt income to maintain its RIC status (pass-through tax treatment for amounts distributed). As part of maintaining RIC status, undistributed taxable income (subject to a 4% non-deductible U.S. federal excise tax) pertaining to a given fiscal year may be distributed up to 12 months subsequent to the end of that fiscal year, provided such dividends are declared on or prior to the later of (i) the filing of the U.S. federal income tax return for the applicable fiscal year or (ii) the fifteenth day of the ninth month following the close of the year in which such taxable income was generated.
The Taxable Subsidiaries primarily hold certain portfolio investments for Main Street. The Taxable Subsidiaries permit Main Street to hold equity investments in portfolio companies which are "pass-through" entities for tax purposes and to continue to comply with the "source-of-income" requirements contained in the RIC tax provisions of the Code. The Taxable Subsidiaries are consolidated with Main Street for U.S. GAAP financial reporting purposes, and the portfolio investments held by the Taxable Subsidiaries are included in Main Street's consolidated financial statements as portfolio investments and recorded at fair value. The Taxable Subsidiaries are not consolidated with MSCC for income tax purposes and may generate income tax expense, or benefit, and tax assets and liabilities, as a result of their ownership of certain portfolio investments. The taxable income, or loss, of the Taxable Subsidiaries may differ from their book income, or loss, due to temporary book and tax timing differences and permanent differences. The Taxable Subsidiaries are each taxed at their normal corporate tax rates based on their taxable income. The income tax expense, or benefit, if any, and the related tax assets and liabilities, of the Taxable Subsidiaries are reflected in Main Street's consolidated financial statements.
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The External Investment Manager is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of MSCC owned through a Taxable Subsidiary and is a disregarded entity for tax purposes. The External Investment Manager has entered into a tax sharing agreement with its Taxable Subsidiary owner. Since the External Investment Manager is accounted for as a portfolio investment of MSCC and is not included as a consolidated subsidiary of MSCC in MSCC's consolidated financial statements, and as a result of the tax sharing agreement with its Taxable Subsidiary owner, for its stand-alone financial reporting purposes the External Investment Manager is treated as if it is taxed at normal corporate tax rates based on its taxable income and, as a result of its activities, may generate income tax expense or benefit. The income tax expense, or benefit, if any, and the related tax assets and liabilities, of the External Investment Manager are reflected in the External Investment Manager's separate financial statements.
In December 2017, the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" legislation was enacted. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act includes significant changes to the U.S. corporate tax system, including a U.S. federal corporate income tax rate reduction from 35% to 21% and other changes. ASC 740, Income Taxes, requires the effects of changes in tax rates and laws on deferred tax balances to be recognized in the period in which the legislation was enacted. As such, Main Street has accounted for the tax effects as a result of the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act beginning with the period ended December 31, 2017.
The Taxable Subsidiaries and the External Investment Manager use the liability method in accounting for income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded for temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements, using statutory tax rates in effect for the year in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is provided, if necessary, against deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.
Taxable income generally differs from net income for financial reporting purposes due to temporary and permanent differences in the recognition of income and expenses. Taxable income generally excludes net unrealized appreciation or depreciation, as investment gains or losses are not included in taxable income until they are realized.
10. Net Realized Gains or Losses and Net Unrealized Appreciation or Depreciation
Realized gains or losses are measured by the difference between the net proceeds from the sale or redemption of an investment or a financial instrument and the cost basis of the investment or financial instrument, without regard to unrealized appreciation or depreciation previously recognized, and includes investments written-off during the period net of recoveries and realized gains or losses from in-kind redemptions. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation reflects the net change in the fair value of the Investment Portfolio and financial instruments and the reclassification of any prior period unrealized appreciation or depreciation on exited investments and financial instruments to realized gains or losses.
11. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair value estimates are made at discrete points in time based on relevant information. These estimates may be subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision. Main Street believes that the carrying amounts of its financial instruments, consisting of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, payables and other liabilities approximate the fair values of such items due to the short-term nature of these instruments.
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As part of Main Street's acquisition of the majority of the equity interests of MSC II in January 2010 (the "MSC II Acquisition"), Main Street elected the fair value option under ASC 825, Financial Instruments ("ASC 825"), relating to accounting for debt obligations at their fair value, for the MSC II SBIC debentures acquired as part of the acquisition accounting related to the MSC II Acquisition and values those obligations as discussed further in Note C. In order to provide for a more consistent basis of presentation, Main Street has continued to elect the fair value option for SBIC debentures issued by MSC II subsequent to the MSC II Acquisition. When the fair value option is elected for a given SBIC debenture, the deferred loan costs associated with the debenture are fully expensed in the current period to "Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)SBIC debentures" as part of the fair value adjustment. Interest incurred in connection with SBIC debentures which are valued at fair value is included in interest expense.
12. Earnings per Share
Basic and diluted per share calculations are computed utilizing the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period. In accordance with ASC 260, Earnings Per Share, the unvested shares of restricted stock awarded pursuant to Main Street's equity compensation plans are participating securities and, therefore, are included in the basic earnings per share calculation. As a result, for all periods presented, there is no difference between diluted earnings per share and basic earnings per share amounts.
13. Recently Issued or Adopted Accounting Standards
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). ASU 2014-09 supersedes the revenue recognition requirements under ASC 605, Revenue Recognition, and most industry-specific guidance throughout the Industry Topics of the ASC. The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Under the guidance, an entity is required to perform the following five steps: (1) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (5) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. The guidance significantly enhances comparability of revenue recognition practices across entities, industries, jurisdictions and capital markets. Additionally, the guidance requires improved disclosures as to the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue that is recognized. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net), which clarified the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing, which clarified the implementation guidance regarding performance obligations and licensing arrangements. In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-12, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients, which clarified guidance on assessing collectability, presenting sales tax, measuring noncash consideration, and certain transition matters. In December 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-20, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)Technical Corrections and Improvements, which provided disclosure relief, and clarified the scope and application of the new revenue standard and related cost guidance. The guidance was effective for the annual reporting period beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods
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within that reporting period. Substantially all of Main Street's income is outside the scope of ASU 2014-09. For those income items that are within the scope (primarily fee income), Main Street has similar performance obligations as compared with deliverables and separate units of account previously identified. As a result, Main Street's timing of its income recognition remains the same and the adoption of the standard was not material.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases, which amended the FASB Accounting Standards Codification and created ASC 842, Leases ("ASC 842"), to require lessees to recognize on the balance sheet a right-of-use asset, representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, and a lease liability for all leases with terms greater than 12 months, utilizing a modified retrospective transition approach, which includes a number of optional practical expedients that entities may elect to apply. The guidance in ASC 842 also requires qualitative and quantitative disclosures designed to assess the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. Main Street adopted ASC 842 effective January 1, 2019. Under ASC 842, Main Street evaluates leases to determine if the leases are considered financing or operating leases. Main Street currently has one operating lease for office space for which it has recorded a right-of-use asset and lease liability for the operating lease obligation. Non-lease components (maintenance, property tax, insurance and parking) are not included in the lease cost. The lease expense is presented as a single lease cost that is amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease.
In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230), which is intended to reduce the existing diversity in practice in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. The guidance was effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods therein. Main Street adopted ASU 2016-15 effective January 1, 2018. The impact of the adoption of this accounting standard on Main Street's consolidated financial statements was not material.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820), which is intended to improve fair value and defined benefit disclosure requirements by removing disclosures that are not cost-beneficial, clarifying disclosures' specific requirements, and adding relevant disclosure requirements. The amendments take effect for all organizations for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. Main Street elected to early adopt ASU 2018-13 during the year ended December 31, 2018. No significant changes to the fair value disclosures were necessary in the notes to the consolidated financial statements in order to comply with ASU 2018-13.
In August 2018, the SEC adopted rules (the "SEC Release") amending certain disclosure requirements intended to eliminate redundant, duplicative, overlapping, outdated or superseded, in light of other SEC disclosure requirements, U.S. GAAP requirements or changes in the information environment. In part, the SEC Release requires an investment company to present distributable earnings in total on the consolidated balance sheet and consolidated statement of changes in net assets, rather than showing the three components of distributable earnings as previously shown. Main Street adopted this part of the SEC Release during the year ended December 31, 2018. The impact of the adoption of these rules on Main Street's consolidated financial statements was not material. Additionally, the SEC Release requires disclosure of changes in net assets within a registrant's Form 10-Q filing on a quarter-to-date and year-to-date basis for both the current year and prior year comparative periods. Main Street adopted the new requirement to present changes in net assets in
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interim financial statements within Form 10-Q filings effective January 1, 2019. The adoption of these rules did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the FASB or other standards setting bodies that are adopted by Main Street as of the specified effective date. Main Street believes that the impact of recently issued standards and any that are not yet effective will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements upon adoption.
NOTE CFAIR VALUE HIERARCHY FOR INVESTMENTS AND DEBENTURESPORTFOLIO COMPOSITION
ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the quality of inputs used to measure fair value, and enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. Main Street accounts for its investments at fair value.
Fair Value Hierarchy
In accordance with ASC 820, Main Street has categorized its investments based on the priority of the inputs to the valuation technique into a three-level fair value hierarchy. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical investments (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3).
Investments recorded on Main Street's balance sheet are categorized based on the inputs to the valuation techniques as follows:
Level 1Investments whose values are based on unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets in an active market that Main Street has the ability to access (examples include investments in active exchange-traded equity securities and investments in most U.S. government and agency securities).
Level 2Investments whose values are based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or model inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly for substantially the full term of the investment. Level 2 inputs include the following:
Level 3Investments whose values are based on prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement (for example, investments in illiquid securities issued by privately held companies). These inputs reflect management's own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in pricing the investment.
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As required by ASC 820, when the inputs used to measure fair value fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the level within which the fair value measurement is categorized is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. For example, a Level 3 fair value measurement may include inputs that are observable (Levels 1 and 2) and unobservable (Level 3). Therefore, unrealized appreciation and depreciation related to such investments categorized within the Level 3 tables below may include changes in fair value that are attributable to both observable inputs (Levels 1 and 2) and unobservable inputs (Level 3).
As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, all of Main Street's LMM portfolio investments consisted of illiquid securities issued by privately held companies. As a result, the fair value determination for all of Main Street's LMM portfolio investments primarily consisted of unobservable inputs. As a result, all of Main Street's LMM portfolio investments were categorized as Level 3 as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, Main Street's Middle Market portfolio investments consisted primarily of investments in secured and unsecured debt investments and independently rated debt investments. The fair value determination for these investments consisted of a combination of observable inputs in non-active markets for which sufficient observable inputs were not available to determine the fair value of these investments and unobservable inputs. As a result, all of Main Street's Middle Market portfolio investments were categorized as Level 3 as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, Main Street's Private Loan portfolio investments primarily consisted of investments in interest-bearing secured debt investments. The fair value determination for these investments consisted of a combination of observable inputs in non-active markets for which sufficient observable inputs were not available to determine the fair value of these investments and unobservable inputs. As a result, all of Main Street's Private Loan portfolio investments were categorized as Level 3 as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, Main Street's Other Portfolio investments consisted of illiquid securities issued by privately held companies. The fair value determination for these investments primarily consisted of unobservable inputs. As a result, all of Main Street's Other Portfolio investments were categorized as Level 3 as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
The fair value determination of each portfolio investment categorized as Level 3 required one or more of the following unobservable inputs:
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The use of significant unobservable inputs creates uncertainty in the measurement of fair value as of the reporting date. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of Main Street's LMM equity securities, which are generally valued through an average of the discounted cash flow technique and the market comparable/enterprise value technique (unless one of these approaches is determined to not be appropriate), are (i) EBITDA multiples and (ii) the weighted-average cost of capital ("WACC"). Significant increases (decreases) in EBITDA multiple inputs in isolation would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement. On the contrary, significant increases (decreases) in WACC inputs in isolation would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of Main Street's LMM, Middle Market and Private Loan securities are (i) risk adjusted discount rates used in the Yield-to-Maturity valuation technique (see "Note B.1.Valuation of the Investment Portfolio") and (ii) the percentage of expected principal recovery. Significant increases (decreases) in any of these discount rates in isolation would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. Significant increases (decreases) in any of these expected principal recovery percentages in isolation would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement. However, due to the nature of certain investments, fair value measurements may be based on other criteria, such as third-party appraisals of collateral and fair values as determined by independent third parties, which are not presented in the tables below.
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The following tables provide a summary of the significant unobservable inputs used to fair value Main Street's Level 3 portfolio investments as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:
Equity investments
Debt investments
Total Level 3 investments
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The following tables provide a summary of changes in fair value of Main Street's Level 3 portfolio investments for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 (amounts in thousands):
Debt
Equity
Equity Warrant
As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the fair value determination for the SBIC debentures recorded at fair value primarily consisted of unobservable inputs. As a result, the SBIC debentures which are recorded at fair value were categorized as Level 3. Main Street determines the fair value of these instruments primarily using a Yield-to-Maturity approach that analyzes the discounted cash flows of interest and principal for each SBIC debenture recorded at fair value based on estimated market interest rates for debt instruments of similar structure, terms and maturity. Main Street's estimate of the expected repayment date of principal for each SBIC debenture recorded at fair value is the legal maturity date of the instrument. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of Main Street's SBIC debentures recorded at fair value are the estimated market interest rates used to fair value each debenture using the yield valuation technique described above. Significant increases (decreases) in the estimated market interest rates in isolation would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement.
The following tables provide a summary of the significant unobservable inputs used to fair value Main Street's Level 3 SBIC debentures as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 (amounts in thousands):
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The following tables provide a summary of changes for the Level 3 SBIC debentures recorded at fair value for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 (amounts in thousands):
SBIC debentures at fair value
At September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, Main Street's investments and SBIC debentures at fair value were categorized as follows in the fair value hierarchy for ASC 820 purposes:
LMM portfolio investments
Middle Market portfolio investments
Private Loan portfolio investments
Other Portfolio investments
External Investment Manager
Total investments
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Investment Portfolio Composition
Main Street's LMM portfolio investments primarily consist of secured debt, equity warrants and direct equity investments in privately held, LMM companies based in the United States. Main Street's LMM portfolio companies generally have annual revenues between $10 million and $150 million, and its LMM investments generally range in size from $5 million to $50 million. The LMM debt investments are typically secured by either a first or second priority lien on the assets of the portfolio company, can include either fixed or floating rate terms and generally have a term of between five and seven years from the original investment date. In most LMM portfolio investments, Main Street receives nominally priced equity warrants and/or makes direct equity investments in connection with a debt investment.
Main Street's Middle Market portfolio investments primarily consist of direct investments in or secondary purchases of interest-bearing debt securities in privately held companies based in the United States that are generally larger in size than the companies included in Main Street's LMM portfolio. Main Street's Middle Market portfolio companies generally have annual revenues between $150 million and $1.5 billion, and its Middle Market investments generally range in size from $3 million to $20 million. Main Street's Middle Market portfolio debt investments are generally secured by either a first or second priority lien on the assets of the portfolio company and typically have a term of between three and seven years from the original investment date.
Main Street's private loan ("Private Loan") portfolio investments are primarily debt securities in privately held companies which have been originated through strategic relationships with other investment funds on a collaborative basis, and are often referred to in the debt markets as "club deals." Private Loan investments are typically similar in size, structure, terms and conditions to investments Main Street holds in its LMM portfolio and Middle Market portfolio. Main Street's Private Loan portfolio debt investments are generally secured by either a first or second priority lien on the assets of the portfolio company and typically have a term of between three and seven years from the original investment date.
Main Street's other portfolio ("Other Portfolio") investments primarily consist of investments which are not consistent with the typical profiles for LMM, Middle Market and Private Loan portfolio investments, including investments which may be managed by third parties. In the Other Portfolio,
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Main Street may incur indirect fees and expenses in connection with investments managed by third parties, such as investments in other investment companies or private funds. For Other Portfolio investments, Main Street generally receives distributions related to the assets held by the portfolio company. Those assets are typically expected to be liquidated over a five to ten year period.
Main Street's external asset management business is conducted through its External Investment Manager. The External Investment Manager earns management fees based on the assets of the funds under management and may earn incentive fees, or a carried interest, based on the performance of the funds managed. Main Street entered into an agreement with the External Investment Manager to share employees in connection with its asset management business generally, and specifically for its relationship with HMS Income Fund, Inc. ("HMS Income"). Through this agreement, Main Street shares employees with the External Investment Manager, including their related infrastructure, business relationships, management expertise and capital raising capabilities. Main Street allocates the related expenses to the External Investment Manager pursuant to the sharing agreement. Main Street's total expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 are net of expenses allocated to the External Investment Manager of $1.7 million and $1.6 million, respectively. Main Street's total expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 are net of expenses allocated to the External Investment Manager of $5.0 million and $5.3 million, respectively.
Investment income, consisting of interest, dividends and fees, can fluctuate dramatically due to various factors, including the level of new investment activity, repayments of debt investments or sales of equity interests. Investment income in any given year could also be highly concentrated among several portfolio companies. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, Main Street did not record investment income from any single portfolio company in excess of 10% of total investment income.
The following tables provide a summary of Main Street's investments in the LMM, Middle Market and Private Loan portfolios as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 (this information excludes the Other Portfolio investments and the External Investment Manager which are discussed further below):
Number of portfolio companies
Fair value
Cost
% of portfolio at costdebt
% of portfolio at costequity
% of debt investments at cost secured by first priority lien
Weighted-average annual effective yield(b)
Average EBITDA(c)
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As of September 30, 2019, Main Street had Other Portfolio investments in eleven companies, collectively totaling approximately $110.6 million in fair value and approximately $119.4 million in cost
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basis and which comprised approximately 4.3% of Main Street's Investment Portfolio at fair value. As of December 31, 2018, Main Street had Other Portfolio investments in eleven companies, collectively totaling approximately $108.3 million in fair value and approximately $116.0 million in cost basis and which comprised approximately 4.4% of Main Street's Investment Portfolio at fair value.
As discussed further in Note A.1., Main Street holds an investment in the External Investment Manager, a wholly owned subsidiary that is treated as a portfolio investment. As of September 30, 2019, there was no cost basis in this investment and the investment had a fair value of approximately $70.3 million, which comprised approximately 2.8% of Main Street's Investment Portfolio at fair value. As of December 31, 2018, there was no cost basis in this investment and the investment had a fair value of approximately $65.7 million, which comprised approximately 2.7% of Main Street's Investment Portfolio at fair value.
The following tables summarize the composition of Main Street's total combined LMM portfolio investments, Middle Market portfolio investments and Private Loan portfolio investments at cost and fair value by type of investment as a percentage of the total combined LMM portfolio investments, Middle Market portfolio investments and Private Loan portfolio investments, as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 (this information excludes the Other Portfolio investments and the External Investment Manager).
First lien debt
Second lien debt
Equity warrants
Other
The following tables summarize the composition of Main Street's total combined LMM portfolio investments, Middle Market portfolio investments and Private Loan portfolio investments by geographic region of the United States and other countries at cost and fair value as a percentage of the total combined LMM portfolio investments, Middle Market portfolio investments and Private Loan portfolio investments, as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 (this information excludes the Other
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Portfolio investments and the External Investment Manager). The geographic composition is determined by the location of the corporate headquarters of the portfolio company.
Southwest
West
Midwest
Northeast
Southeast
Canada
Other Non-United States
Main Street's LMM portfolio investments, Middle Market portfolio investments and Private Loan portfolio investments are in companies conducting business in a variety of industries. The following tables summarize the composition of Main Street's total combined LMM portfolio investments, Middle Market portfolio investments and Private Loan portfolio investments by industry at cost and fair value
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as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 (this information excludes the Other Portfolio investments and the External Investment Manager).
Machinery
Media
Construction & Engineering
Energy Equipment & Services
Aerospace & Defense
Commercial Services & Supplies
IT Services
Internet Software & Services
Diversified Telecommunication Services
Leisure Equipment & Products
Health Care Providers & Services
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Food Products
Specialty Retail
Communications Equipment
Software
Professional Services
Computers & Peripherals
Containers & Packaging
Construction Materials
Building Products
Road & Rail
Distributors
Transportation Infrastructure
Internet & Catalog Retail
Other(1)
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Diversified Consumer Services
At September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, Main Street had no portfolio investment that was greater than 10% of the Investment Portfolio at fair value.
Unconsolidated Significant Subsidiaries
In accordance with Rules 3-09 and 4-08(g) of Regulation S-X, Main Street must determine which of its unconsolidated controlled portfolio companies, if any, are considered "significant subsidiaries." In evaluating these unconsolidated controlled portfolio companies, there are three tests utilized to determine if any of Main Street's Control Investments (as defined in Note A, including those unconsolidated portfolio companies defined as Control Investments in which Main Street does not own greater than 50% of the voting securities) are considered significant subsidiaries: the investment test,
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the asset test and the income test. The income test is measured by dividing the absolute value of the combined total of total investment income, net realized gain (loss) and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from each Control Investment for the period being tested by the absolute value of Main Street's pre-tax income for the same period. Rule 3-09 of Regulation S-X, as interpreted by the SEC, requires Main Street to include separate audited financial statements of an unconsolidated majority-owned subsidiary (Control Investments in which Main Street owns greater than 50% of the voting securities) in an annual report if any of the three tests exceed 20% of Main Street's total investments at fair value, total assets or total income, respectively. Rule 4-08(g) of Regulation S-X requires summarized financial information of a Control Investment in an annual report if any of the three tests exceeds 10% of Main Street's annual total amounts and Rule 10-01(b)(1) of Regulation S-X requires summarized financial information in a quarterly report if any of the three tests exceeds 20% of Main Street's year-to-date total amounts.
As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, Main Street had no single investment that represented greater than 20% of its total Investment Portfolio at fair value and no single investment whose total assets represented greater than 20% of its total assets. After performing the income test for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, Main Street determined that no single Control Investment had income that represented greater than 20% of Main Street's total income, except for the External Investment Manager. As such, the External Investment Manager was considered a significant subsidiary. The summarized financial information for the External Investment Manager is included in Note D.
NOTE DEXTERNAL INVESTMENT MANAGER
As discussed further in Note A.1., the External Investment Manager provides investment management and other services to External Parties. The External Investment Manager is accounted for as a portfolio investment of MSCC since the External Investment Manager conducts all of its investment management activities for External Parties.
During May 2012, Main Street entered into an investment sub-advisory agreement with HMS Adviser, LP ("HMS Adviser"), which is the investment advisor to HMS Income, a non-listed BDC, to provide certain investment advisory services to HMS Adviser. In December 2013, after obtaining required no-action relief from the SEC to allow it to own a registered investment adviser, Main Street assigned the sub-advisory agreement to the External Investment Manager since the fees received from such arrangement could otherwise have negative consequences on MSCC's ability to meet the source-of-income requirement necessary for it to maintain its RIC tax treatment. Under the investment sub-advisory agreement, the External Investment Manager is entitled to 50% of the base management fee and the incentive fees earned by HMS Adviser under its advisory agreement with HMS Income. The External Investment Manager agreed to waive the historical incentive fees otherwise earned through December 31, 2018. During the three months ended September 30, 2019, the External Investment Manager earned $2.9 million in fee income, which consisted of $2.7 million of base management fees and $0.2 million in incentive fees, compared to $3.0 million in base management fees for the comparable period in 2018 under the sub-advisory agreement with HMS Adviser. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the External Investment Manager earned $10.0 million in fee income, which consisted of $8.4 million of base management fees and $1.6 million in incentive fees compared to $8.7 million of base management fees for the comparable period in 2018 under the sub-advisory agreement with HMS Adviser.
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The investment in the External Investment Manager is accounted for using fair value accounting, with the fair value determined by Main Street and approved, in good faith, by Main Street's Board of Directors. Main Street determines the fair value of the External Investment Manager using the Waterfall valuation method under the market approach (see further discussion in Note B.1.). Any change in fair value of the investment in the External Investment Manager is recognized on Main Street's consolidated statements of operations in "Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)Control investments."
The External Investment Manager is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of MSCC owned through a Taxable Subsidiary and is a disregarded entity for tax purposes. The External Investment Manager has entered into a tax sharing agreement with its Taxable Subsidiary owner. Since the External Investment Manager is accounted for as a portfolio investment of MSCC and is not included as a consolidated subsidiary of MSCC in MSCC's consolidated financial statements, and as a result of the tax sharing agreement with its Taxable Subsidiary owner, for financial reporting purposes the External Investment Manager is treated as if it is taxed at normal corporate tax rates based on its taxable income and, as a result of its activities, may generate income tax expense or benefit. Main Street owns the External Investment Manager through the Taxable Subsidiary to allow MSCC to continue to comply with the "source-of-income" requirements contained in the RIC tax provisions of the Code. The taxable income, or loss, of the External Investment Manager may differ from its book income, or loss, due to temporary book and tax timing differences and permanent differences. As a result of the above described financial reporting and tax treatment, the External Investment Manager provides for any income tax expense, or benefit, and any tax assets or liabilities in its separate financial statements.
Main Street shares employees with the External Investment Manager and allocates costs related to such shared employees to the External Investment Manager generally based on a combination of the direct time spent, new investment origination activity and assets under management, depending on the nature of the expense. For the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, Main Street allocated $1.7 million and $1.6 million of total expenses, respectively, to the External Investment Manager. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, Main Street allocated $5.0 million and $5.3 million of total expenses, respectively, to the External Investment Manager. The total contribution of the External Investment Manager to Main Street's net investment income consists of the combination of the expenses allocated to the External Investment Manager and the dividend income received from the External Investment Manager. For the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the total contribution to Main Street's net investment income was $2.6 million and $2.7 million, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the total contribution to Main Street's net investment income was $8.9 million and $8.0 million, respectively.
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Summarized financial information from the separate financial statements of the External Investment Manager as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 is as follows:
Management fee income
Incentive fees
Total revenues
Expenses allocated from MSCC or its subsidiaries:
Salaries, share-based compensation and other personnel costs
Other G&A expenses
Total allocated expenses
Pre-tax income
Tax expense
Net income
Cash
Accounts receivableHMS Income
Accounts payable to MSCC and its subsidiaries
Dividend payable to MSCC and its subsidiaries
Total liabilities and equity
NOTE EDEBT
SBIC Debentures
Under existing SBA regulations, SBA approved SBICs under common control have the ability to issue debentures guaranteed by the SBA up to a regulatory maximum amount of $350.0 million. Main Street, through the funds, has an effective maximum amount of $347.0 million as a result of certain voluntary prepayments of SBIC debentures under historical commitments from the SBA. SBIC debentures payable were $311.8 million and $345.8 million at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. SBIC debentures provide for interest to be paid semiannually, with principal due at the applicable 10-year maturity date of each debenture. During the nine months ended September 30,
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2019, Main Street received a $25.0 million commitment from the SBA in order to issue new SBIC debentures in the future and opportunistically prepaid $34.0 million of existing SBIC debentures that were scheduled to mature over the next year as part of an effort to manage the maturity dates of the oldest SBIC debentures. As a result of this prepayment, Main Street recognized a realized loss of $5.7 million due primarily to the previously recognized gain recorded as a result of recording the MSC II debentures at fair value on the date of the acquisition of the majority interests of MSC II. The effect of the realized loss is substantially offset by the reversal of all previously recognized unrealized depreciation due to fair value adjustments since the date of the acquisition. Main Street expects to issue new SBIC debentures under the SBIC program in the future in an amount up to the regulatory maximum amount for affiliated SBIC funds. The weighted-average annual interest rate on the SBIC debentures was 3.6% and 3.7% as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The first principal maturity due under the existing SBIC debentures is in 2020, and the weighted-average remaining duration as of September 30, 2019 was approximately 5.4 years. For each of the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, Main Street recognized interest expense, including the amortization of upfront leverage and other miscellaneous fees, attributable to the SBIC debentures of $3.2 million. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, Main Street recognized interest expense, including the amortization of upfront leverage and other miscellaneous fees, attributable to the SBIC debentures of $9.7 million and $9.3 million, respectively. In accordance with SBA regulations, the Funds are precluded from incurring additional non-SBIC debt without the prior approval of the SBA.
As of September 30, 2019, the recorded value of the SBIC debentures was $305.8 million, which consisted of (i) $21.8 million recorded at fair value, or $0.2 million less than the $22.0 million par value of the SBIC debentures issued by MSC II, (ii) $139.8 million par value of SBIC debentures outstanding issued by MSMF, with a recorded value of $138.4 million that was net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $1.4 million and (iii) $150.0 million par value of SBIC debentures issued by MSC III with a recorded value of $145.6 million that was net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $4.4 million. As of September 30, 2019, if Main Street had adopted the fair value option under ASC 825 for all of its SBIC debentures, Main Street estimates the fair value of its SBIC debentures would be approximately $302.0 million, or $9.8 million less than the $311.8 million face value of the SBIC debentures.
Credit Facility
Main Street maintains the Credit Facility to provide additional liquidity to support its investment and operational activities. The Credit Facility includes total commitments of $705.0 million from a diversified group of 17 lenders. The Credit Facility matures in September 2023 and contains an accordion feature which allows Main Street to increase the total commitments under the facility to up to $800.0 million from new and existing lenders on the same terms and conditions as the existing commitments.
Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest, subject to Main Street's election and resetting on a monthly basis on the first of each month, on a per annum basis at a rate equal to the applicable LIBOR rate (2.0% as of September 30, 2019) plus (i) 1.875% (or the applicable base rate (Prime Rate of 5.0% as of September 30, 2019) plus 0.875%) as long as Main Street meets certain agreed upon excess collateral and maximum leverage requirements or (ii) 2.0% (or the applicable base rate plus 1.0%) otherwise. Main Street pays unused commitment fees of 0.25% per annum on the unused lender commitments under the Credit Facility. The Credit Facility is secured by a first lien on the assets of MSCC and its subsidiaries, excluding the equity ownership or assets of the Funds and the External
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Investment Manager. The Credit Facility contains certain affirmative and negative covenants, including but not limited to: (i) maintaining a minimum availability of at least 10% of the borrowing base, (ii) maintaining an interest coverage ratio of at least 2.0 to 1.0, (iii) maintaining an asset coverage ratio (tangible net worth to Credit Facility borrowings) of at least 1.5 to 1.0 and (iv) maintaining a minimum tangible net worth. The Credit Facility is provided on a revolving basis through its final maturity date in September 2023, and contains two, one-year extension options which could extend the final maturity by up to two years, subject to certain conditions, including lender approval.
At September 30, 2019, Main Street had $150.0 million in borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility. As of September 30, 2019, if Main Street had adopted the fair value option under ASC 825 for its Credit Facility, Main Street estimates its fair value would approximate its recorded value. Main Street recognized interest expense related to the Credit Facility, including unused commitment fees and amortization of deferred issuance costs, of $1.9 million and $3.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $8.3 million and $8.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. As of September 30, 2019, the interest rate on the Credit Facility was 4.0% (based on the LIBOR rate of 2.1% as of the most recent reset date of September 1, 2019 plus 1.875%). The average interest rate was 4.1% and 4.3% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. As of September 30, 2019, Main Street was in compliance with all financial covenants of the Credit Facility.
6.125% Notes
In April 2013, Main Street issued $92.0 million, including the underwriters full exercise of their option to purchase additional principal amounts to cover over-allotments, in aggregate principal amount of 6.125% Notes due 2023 (the "6.125% Notes"). The 6.125% Notes bore interest at a rate of 6.125% per year payable quarterly on January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1 of each year. The total net proceeds to Main Street from the 6.125% Notes, after underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses payable, were approximately $89.0 million. On April 2, 2018, Main Street redeemed the entire principal amount of the issued and outstanding 6.125% Notes effective April 1, 2018 (the "Redemption Date"). The 6.125% Notes were redeemed at par value, plus the accrued and unpaid interest thereon from January 1, 2018, through, but excluding, the Redemption Date. As part of the redemption, Main Street recognized a realized loss on extinguishment of debt of $1.5 million in the second quarter of 2018 related to the write-off of the related unamortized deferred financing costs. Main Street recognized interest expense related to the 6.125% Notes, including amortization of unamortized deferred issuance costs, of $1.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018.
4.50% Notes due 2019
In November 2014, Main Street issued $175.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.50% unsecured notes due 2019 (the "4.50% Notes due 2019") at an issue price of 99.53%. The 4.50% Notes due 2019 are unsecured obligations and rank pari passu with Main Street's current and future unsecured indebtedness; senior to any of its future indebtedness that expressly provides it is subordinated to the 4.50% Notes due 2019; effectively subordinated to all of its existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness, including borrowings under its Credit Facility; and structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other obligations of any of its subsidiaries, including without limitation, the indebtedness of the Funds. The 4.50% Notes due 2019 mature on December 1, 2019, and may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time at Main Street's option subject to certain make-whole
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provisions. The 4.50% Notes due 2019 bear interest at a rate of 4.50% per year payable semiannually on June 1 and December 1 of each year. The total net proceeds from the 4.50% Notes due 2019, resulting from the issue price and after underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses payable, were approximately $171.2 million. Main Street may from time to time repurchase the 4.50% Notes due 2019 in accordance with the 1940 Act and the rules promulgated thereunder. As of September 30, 2019, the outstanding balance of the 4.50% Notes due 2019 was $175.0 million and the recorded value of $174.9 million was net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $0.1 million. As of September 30, 2019, if Main Street had adopted the fair value option under ASC 825 for the 4.50% Notes due 2019, Main Street estimates its fair value would be approximately $175.5 million. Main Street recognized interest expense related to the 4.50% Notes due 2019, including amortization of unamortized deferred issuance costs, of $2.1 million for each of the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, and $6.4 million for each of the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.
The indenture governing the 4.50% Notes due 2019 (the "4.50% Notes due 2019 Indenture") contains certain covenants, including covenants requiring Main Street's compliance with (regardless of whether Main Street is subject to) the asset coverage requirements set forth in Section 18(a)(1)(A) as modified by Section 61(a)(1) of the 1940 Act, as well as covenants requiring Main Street to provide financial information to the holders of the 4.50% Notes due 2019 and the Trustee if Main Street ceases to be subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). These covenants are subject to limitations and exceptions that are described in the 4.50% Notes due 2019 Indenture. As of September 30, 2019, Main Street was in compliance with these covenants.
4.50% Notes due 2022
In November 2017, Main Street issued $185.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.50% unsecured notes due 2022 (the "4.50% Notes due 2022") at an issue price of 99.16%. The 4.50% Notes due 2022 are unsecured obligations and rank pari passu with Main Street's current and future unsecured indebtedness; senior to any of its future indebtedness that expressly provides it is subordinated to the 4.50% Notes due 2022; effectively subordinated to all of its existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness, including borrowings under its Credit Facility; and structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other obligations of any of its subsidiaries, including without limitation, the indebtedness of the Funds. The 4.50% Notes due 2022 mature on December 1, 2022, and may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time at Main Street's option subject to certain make-whole provisions. The 4.50% Notes due 2022 bear interest at a rate of 4.50% per year payable semiannually on June 1 and December 1 of each year. The total net proceeds from the 4.50% Notes due 2022, resulting from the issue price and after underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses payable, were approximately $182.2 million. Main Street may from time to time repurchase the 4.50% Notes due 2022 in accordance with the 1940 Act and the rules promulgated thereunder. As of September 30, 2019, the outstanding balance of the 4.50% Notes due 2022 was $185.0 million and the recorded value of $183.1 million was net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $1.9 million. As of September 30, 2019, if Main Street had adopted the fair value option under ASC 825 for the 4.50% Notes due 2022, Main Street estimates its fair value would be approximately $191.6 million. Main Street recognized interest expense related to the 4.50% Notes due 2022, including amortization of unamortized deferred issuance costs, of $2.2 million and $6.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
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The indenture governing the 4.50% Notes due 2022 (the "4.50% Notes due 2022 Indenture") contains certain covenants, including covenants requiring Main Street's compliance with (regardless of whether Main Street is subject to) the asset coverage requirements set forth in Section 18(a)(1)(A) as modified by Section 61(a)(1) of the 1940 Act, as well as covenants requiring Main Street to provide financial information to the holders of the 4.50% Notes due 2022 and the Trustee if Main Street ceases to be subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act. These covenants are subject to limitations and exceptions that are described in the 4.50% Notes due 2022 Indenture. As of September 30, 2019, Main Street was in compliance with these covenants.
5.20% Notes
In April 2019, Main Street issued $250.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.20% unsecured notes due 2024 (the "5.20% Notes") at an issue price of 99.125%. The 5.20% Notes are unsecured obligations and rank pari passu with Main Street's current and future unsecured indebtedness; senior to any of its future indebtedness that expressly provides it is subordinated to the 5.20% Notes; effectively subordinated to all of its existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness, including borrowings under its Credit Facility; and structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other obligations of any of its subsidiaries, including without limitation, the indebtedness of the Funds. The 5.20% Notes mature on May 1, 2024, and may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time at Main Street's option subject to certain make-whole provisions. The 5.20% Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.20% per year payable semiannually on May 1 and November 1 of each year. The total net proceeds from the 5.20% Notes, resulting from the issue price and after underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses payable, were approximately $245.8 million. Main Street may from time to time repurchase the 5.20% Notes in accordance with the 1940 Act and the rules promulgated thereunder. As of September 30, 2019, the outstanding balance of the 5.20% Notes was $250.0 million and the recorded value of $246.3 million was net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $3.7 million. As of September 30, 2019, if Main Street had adopted the fair value option under ASC 825 for the 5.20% Notes, Main Street estimates its fair value would be approximately $268.1 million. Main Street recognized interest expense related to the 5.20% Notes, including amortization of unamortized deferred issuance costs, of $3.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and $6.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.
The indenture governing the 5.20% Notes (the "5.20% Notes Indenture") contains certain covenants, including covenants requiring Main Street's compliance with (regardless of whether Main Street is subject to) the asset coverage requirements set forth in Section 18(a)(1)(A) as modified by Section 61(a)(1) of the 1940 Act, as well as covenants requiring Main Street to provide financial information to the holders of the 5.20% Notes and the Trustee if Main Street ceases to be subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act. These covenants are subject to limitations and exceptions that are described in the 5.20% Notes Indenture. As of September 30, 2019, Main Street was in compliance with these covenants.
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NOTE FFINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Per Share Data:
NAV at the beginning of the period
Net investment income(1)
Net realized loss(1)(2)
Net unrealized appreciation(1)(2)
Income tax provision(1)(2)
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations(1)
Dividends paid from net investment income
Distributions from capital gains
Total dividends paid
Impact of the net change in monthly dividends declared prior to the end of the period and paid in the subsequent period
Accretive effect of stock offerings (issuing shares above NAV per share)
Accretive effect of DRIP issuance (issuing shares above NAV per share)
Other(3)
NAV at the end of the period
Market value at the end of the period
Shares outstanding at the end of the period
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certain per share data based on the shares outstanding as of a period end or transaction date.
NAV at end of period
Average NAV
Average outstanding debt
Ratio of total expenses, including income tax expense, to average NAV(1)(2)
Ratio of operating expenses to average NAV(2)(3)
Ratio of operating expenses, excluding interest expense, to average NAV(2)(3)
Ratio of net investment income to average NAV(2)
Portfolio turnover ratio(2)
Total investment return(2)(4)
Total return based on change in NAV(2)(5)
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NOTE GDIVIDENDS, DISTRIBUTIONS AND TAXABLE INCOME
Main Street paid regular monthly dividends of $0.205 per share for each month of July through September 2019, totaling $38.9 million, or $0.615 per share, for the three months ended September 30, 2019, and $112.5 million, or $1.80 per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to regular monthly dividends of approximately $34.5 million, or $0.57 per share, for the three months ended September 30, 2018, and $101.8 million, or $1.71 per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2018. The third quarter 2019 regular monthly dividends represent a 7.9% increase from the regular monthly dividends paid for the third quarter of 2018. Additionally, Main Street paid a $0.25 per share semi-annual supplemental dividend, totaling $15.8 million, in June 2019 compared to $16.6 million, or $0.275 per share, paid in June 2018 resulting in total dividends paid of $2.05 and $1.985 per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018, respectively.
MSCC has elected to be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a RIC. MSCC's taxable income includes the taxable income generated by MSCC and certain of its subsidiaries, including the Funds, which are treated as disregarded entities for tax purposes. As a RIC, MSCC generally will not pay corporate-level U.S. federal income taxes on any net ordinary taxable income or capital gains that MSCC distributes to its stockholders. MSCC must generally distribute at least 90% of its "investment company taxable income" (which is generally its net ordinary taxable income and realized net short-term capital gains in excess of realized net long-term capital losses) and 90% of its tax-exempt income to maintain its RIC status (pass-through tax treatment for amounts distributed). As part of maintaining RIC status, undistributed taxable income (subject to a 4% non-deductible U.S. federal excise tax) pertaining to a given fiscal year may be distributed up to 12 months subsequent to the end of that fiscal year, provided such dividends are declared on or prior to the later of (i) filing of the U.S. federal income tax return for the applicable fiscal year or (ii) the fifteenth day of the ninth month following the close of the year in which such taxable income was generated.
The determination of the tax attributes for Main Street's distributions is made annually, based upon its taxable income for the full year and distributions paid for the full year. Therefore, a determination made on an interim basis may not be representative of the actual tax attributes of distributions for a full year. Ordinary dividend distributions from a RIC do not qualify for the 20% maximum tax rate (plus a 3.8% Medicare surtax, if applicable) on dividend income from domestic corporations and qualified foreign corporations, except to the extent that the RIC received the income in the form of qualifying dividends from domestic corporations and qualified foreign corporations. The tax attributes for distributions will generally include both ordinary income and qualified dividends, but may also include either one or both of capital gains and return of capital.
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Listed below is a reconciliation of "Net increase in net assets resulting from operations" to taxable income and to total distributions declared to common stockholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.
Book-tax difference from share-based compensation expense
Income tax provision
Pre-tax book (income) loss not consolidated for tax purposes
Book income and tax income differences, including debt origination, structuring fees, dividends, realized gains and changes in estimates
Estimated taxable income(1)
Taxable income earned in prior year and carried forward for distribution in current year
Taxable income earned prior to period end and carried forward for distribution next period
Dividend payable as of period end and paid in the following period
Total distributions accrued or paid to common stockholders
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The income tax provision (benefit) for Main Street is generally composed of (i) deferred tax expense (benefit), which is primarily the result of the net activity relating to the portfolio investments held in the Taxable Subsidiaries, including changes in loss carryforwards, changes in net unrealized appreciation or depreciation and other temporary book tax differences, and (ii) current tax expense, which is primarily the result of current U.S. federal income and state taxes and excise taxes on Main Street's estimated undistributed taxable income. For the three months ended September 30, 2019, Main Street recognized a net income tax benefit of $4.0 million, principally consisting of a deferred tax benefit of $5.1 million partially offset by a $1.1 million current tax expense, which is primarily related to a $0.7 million provision for current U.S. federal income and state taxes and a $0.4 million accrual for excise taxes. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, Main Street recognized a net income tax provision of $2.5 million, principally consisting of a $2.7 million current tax expense primarily related to a $2.0 million provision for current U.S. federal income and state taxes and a $0.7 million accrual for excise taxes, partially offset by a deferred tax benefit of $0.3 million. For the three months ended September 30, 2018, Main Street recognized a net income tax provision of $3.8 million, principally consisting of a deferred tax provision of $3.0 million and a $0.8 million current tax expense, which is primarily related to a $0.5 million accrual for excise taxes and $0.3 million provision for current U.S. federal income and state taxes. For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, Main Street recognized a net income tax provision of $4.1 million, principally consisting of a deferred tax provision of $3.3 million and a $0.8 million current tax expense, which is primarily related to a $1.0 million accrual for excise taxes, partially offset by a $0.2 million benefit for current U.S. federal income and state taxes.
The net deferred tax liability at September 30, 2019 was $17.9 million compared to $17.0 million at December 31, 2018, primarily related to changes in net unrealized appreciation or depreciation, changes in loss carryforwards, and other temporary book-tax differences relating to portfolio investments held by the Taxable Subsidiaries. At September 30, 2019, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the Taxable Subsidiaries had a net operating loss carryforward from prior years which, if unused, will expire in various taxable years from 2028 through 2037. Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, any net operating losses generated in 2018 and future periods will have an indefinite carryforward. The timing and manner in which Main Street will utilize any loss carryforwards generated before December 31, 2018 may be limited in the future under the provisions of the Code. Additionally, as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, our Taxable Subsidiaries have interest expense limitation carryforwards which have an indefinite carryforward.
NOTE HCOMMON STOCK
Main Street maintains a program with certain selling agents through which it can sell shares of its common stock by means of at-the-market offerings from time to time (the "ATM Program"). During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, Main Street sold 1,423,042 shares of its common stock at a weighted-average price of $38.41 per share and raised $54.7 million of gross proceeds under the ATM Program. Net proceeds were $53.8 million after commissions to the selling agents on shares sold and offering costs. As of September 30, 2019, sales transactions representing 5,000 shares had not settled and are not included in shares issued and outstanding on the face of the consolidated balance sheet but are included in the weighted-average shares outstanding in the consolidated statement of operations and in the shares used to calculate net asset value per share. As of September 30, 2019, 9,183,295 shares remained available for sale under the ATM Program.
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During the year ended December 31, 2018, Main Street sold 2,060,019 shares of its common stock at a weighted-average price of $38.48 per share and raised $79.3 million of gross proceeds under the ATM Program. Net proceeds were $78.0 million after commissions to the selling agents on shares sold and offering costs.
NOTE IDIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN ("DRIP")
Main Street's DRIP provides for the reinvestment of dividends on behalf of its stockholders, unless a stockholder has elected to receive dividends in cash. As a result, if Main Street declares a cash dividend, its stockholders who have not "opted out" of the DRIP by the dividend record date will have their cash dividend automatically reinvested into additional shares of MSCC common stock. The share requirements of the DRIP may be satisfied through the issuance of shares of common stock or through open market purchases of common stock by the DRIP plan administrator. Newly issued shares will be valued based upon the final closing price of MSCC's common stock on the valuation date determined for each dividend by Main Street's Board of Directors. Shares purchased in the open market to satisfy the DRIP requirements will be valued based upon the average price of the applicable shares purchased, before any associated brokerage or other costs. Main Street's DRIP is administered by its transfer agent on behalf of Main Street's record holders and participating brokerage firms. Brokerage firms and other financial intermediaries may decide not to participate in Main Street's DRIP but may provide a similar dividend reinvestment plan for their clients.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, $12.7 million of the total $128.3 million in dividends paid to stockholders represented DRIP participation. During this period, the DRIP participation requirements were satisfied with the issuance of 317,369 newly issued shares. For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, $9.7 million of the total $118.4 million in dividends paid to stockholders represented DRIP participation. During this period, the DRIP participation requirements were satisfied with the issuance of 253,125 newly issued shares. The shares disclosed above relate only to Main Street's DRIP and exclude any activity related to broker-managed dividend reinvestment plans.
NOTE JSHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
Main Street accounts for its share-based compensation plans using the fair value method, as prescribed by ASC 718, CompensationStock Compensation. Accordingly, for restricted stock awards, Main Street measured the grant date fair value based upon the market price of its common stock on the date of the grant and amortizes the fair value of the awards as share-based compensation expense over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting term.
Main Street's Board of Directors approves the issuance of shares of restricted stock to Main Street employees pursuant to the Main Street Capital Corporation 2015 Equity and Incentive Plan (the "Equity and Incentive Plan"). These shares generally vest over a three-year period from the grant date. The fair value is expensed over the service period, starting on the grant date. The following table summarizes the restricted stock issuances approved by Main Street's Board of Directors under the
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Equity and Incentive Plan, net of shares forfeited, if any, and the remaining shares of restricted stock available for issuance as of September 30, 2019.
Restricted stock authorized under the plan
Less net restricted stock granted during:
Year ended December 31, 2015
Year ended December 31, 2016
Year ended December 31, 2017
Year ended December 31, 2018
Nine months ended September 30, 2019
Restricted stock available for issuance as of September 30, 2019
As of September 30, 2019, the following table summarizes the restricted stock issued to Main Street's non-employee directors and the remaining shares of restricted stock available for issuance pursuant to the Main Street Capital Corporation 2015 Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Plan. These shares are granted upon appointment or election to the board and vest on the day immediately preceding the annual meeting of stockholders following the respective grant date and are expensed over such service period.
For the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, Main Street recognized total share-based compensation expense of $2.6 million and $2.1 million, respectively, related to the restricted stock issued to Main Street employees and non-employee directors. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, Main Street recognized total share-based compensation expense of $7.3 million and $6.9 million, respectively, related to the restricted stock issued to Main Street employees and non-employee directors.
As of September 30, 2019, there was $18.6 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to Main Street's non-vested restricted shares. This compensation expense is expected to be recognized over a remaining weighted-average period of approximately 2.3 years as of September 30, 2019.
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NOTE KCOMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
At September 30, 2019, Main Street had the following outstanding commitments (in thousands):
Investments with equity capital commitments that have not yet funded:
Congruent Credit Opportunities Funds
Congruent Credit Opportunities Fund II, LP
Congruent Credit Opportunities Fund III, LP
Encap Energy Fund Investments
EnCap Energy Capital Fund VIII, L.P.
EnCap Energy Capital Fund IX, L.P.
EnCap Energy Capital Fund X, L.P.
EnCap Flatrock Midstream Fund II, L.P.
EnCap Flatrock Midstream Fund III, L.P.
EIG Fund Investments
Brightwood Capital Fund Investments
Brightwood Capital Fund III, LP
Brightwood Capital Fund IV, LP
Freeport Fund Investments
Freeport Financial SBIC Fund LP
Freeport First Lien Loan Fund III LP
Harris Preston Fund Investments
HPEP 3, L.P.
LKCM Headwater Investments I, L.P.
Dos Rios Partners
Dos Rios Partners, LP
Dos Rios PartnersA, LP
Construction Supply Investments, LLC
Access Media Holdings, LLC
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Investments with commitments to fund revolving loans that have not been fully drawn or term loans with additional commitments not yet funded:
Independent Pet Partners Intermediate Holdings, LLC
Hunter Defense Technologies, Inc.
Fortna, Inc.
PaySimple, Inc.
NNE Partners, LLC
Lynx FBO Operating LLC
Chisholm Energy Holdings, LLC
Hawk Ridge Systems, LLC
LL Management, Inc.(Lab Logistics)
Invincible Boat Company, LLC.
CTVSH, PLLC
Adams Publishing Group, LLC
ASC Ortho Management Company, LLC
DTE Enterprises RLOC
Mac Lean-Fogg Company
PT Network, LLC
Wireless Vision Holdings, LLC
HDC/HW Intermediate Holdings
Barfly Ventures, LLC
American Nuts, LLC
Laredo Energy VI, LP
Dynamic Communities, LLC
Arcus Hunting LLC
Total loan commitments
Total commitments
Main Street will fund its unfunded commitments from the same sources it uses to fund its investment commitments that are funded at the time they are made (which are typically through existing cash and cash equivalents and borrowings under the Credit Facility). Main Street follows a
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process to manage its liquidity and ensure that it has available capital to fund its unfunded commitments as necessary. The Company had total unrealized depreciation of $0.3 million on the outstanding unfunded commitments as of September 30, 2019.
Effective January 1, 2019, ASC 842 required that a lessee evaluate its leases to determine whether they should be classified as operating or financing leases. Main Street identified one operating lease for its office space. The lease commenced May 15, 2017 and expires January 31, 2028. It contains two five-year extension options for a final expiration date of January 31, 2038.
As Main Street classified this lease as an operating lease prior to implementation, ASC 842-10-65-1 indicates that a right-of-use asset and lease liability should be recorded based on the effective date. Main Street adopted ASC 842 effective January 1, 2019 and recorded a right-of-use asset and a lease liability as of that date. After this date, Main Street has recorded lease expense on a straight-line basis, consistent with the accounting treatment for lease expense prior to the adoption of ASC 842.
Total lease expense incurred by Main Street for each of the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 was $0.2 million. Total lease expense incurred by Main Street for each of the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 was $0.5 million. As of September 30, 2019, the asset related to the operating lease was $4.9 million and the lease liability was $5.7 million. As of September 30, 2019, the remaining lease term was 8.3 years and the discount rate was 4.2%.
The following table shows future minimum payments under Main Street's operating lease as of September 30, 2019 (in thousands):
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Thereafter
Total
Main Street may, from time to time, be involved in litigation arising out of its operations in the normal course of business or otherwise. Furthermore, third parties may try to impose liability on Main Street in connection with the activities of its portfolio companies. While the outcome of any current legal proceedings cannot at this time be predicted with certainty, Main Street does not expect any current matters will materially affect its financial condition or results of operations; however, there can be no assurance whether any pending legal proceedings will have a material adverse effect on Main Street's financial condition or results of operations in any future reporting period.
NOTE LRELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
As discussed further in Note D, the External Investment Manager is treated as a wholly owned portfolio company of MSCC and is included as part of Main Street's Investment Portfolio. At September 30, 2019, Main Street had a receivable of approximately $3.0 million due from the External Investment Manager which included (i) approximately $2.0 million related primarily to operating expenses incurred by MSCC or its subsidiaries as required to support the External Investment Manager's business and amounts due from the External Investment Manager to Main Street under a tax sharing agreement (see further discussion in Note D) and (ii) approximately $1.0 million of dividends declared but not paid by the External Investment Manager.
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In November 2015, Main Street's Board of Directors approved and adopted the Main Street Capital Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan (the "2015 Deferred Compensation Plan"). The 2015 Deferred Compensation Plan became effective on January 1, 2016 and replaced the Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors previously adopted by the Board of Directors in June 2013 (the "2013 Deferred Compensation Plan"). Under the 2015 Deferred Compensation Plan, non-employee directors and certain key employees may defer receipt of some or all of their cash compensation and directors' fees, subject to certain limitations. Individuals participating in the 2015 Deferred Compensation Plan receive distributions of their respective balances based on predetermined payout schedules or other events as defined by the plan and are also able to direct investments made on their behalf among investment alternatives permitted from time to time under the plan, including phantom Main Street stock units. As of September 30, 2019, $7.8 million of compensation and directors' fees had been deferred under the 2015 Deferred Compensation Plan (including amounts previously deferred under the 2013 Deferred Compensation Plan). Of this amount, $4.2 million was deferred into phantom Main Street stock units, representing 119,064 shares of Main Street's common stock. Including phantom stock units issued through dividend reinvestment and net of any shares distributed, the phantom stock units outstanding as of September 30, 2019 represented 147,994 shares of Main Street's common stock. Any amounts deferred under the plan represented by phantom Main Street stock units will not be issued or included as outstanding on the consolidated statements of changes in net assets until such shares are actually distributed to the participant in accordance with the plan, but the related phantom stock units are included in weighted-average shares outstanding with the related dollar amount of the deferral included in total expenses in Main Street's consolidated statements of operations as earned. The amounts related to additional phantom stock units are included in the statement of changes in net assets as an increase to dividends to stockholders offset by a corresponding increase to additional paid-in capital.
NOTE MSUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In October 2019, Main Street declared a semi-annual supplemental cash dividend of $0.24 per share payable in December 2019. This supplemental cash dividend is in addition to the previously announced regular monthly cash dividends that Main Street declared for the fourth quarter of 2019 of $0.205 per share for each of October, November and December 2019.
During November 2019, Main Street declared regular monthly dividends of $0.205 per share for each month of January, February and March of 2020. These regular monthly dividends equal a total of $0.615 per share for the first quarter of 2020 and represent a 5.1% increase from the regular monthly dividends declared for the first quarter of 2019. Including the semi-annual supplemental dividend declared payable for December 2019 and the regular monthly dividends declared for the fourth quarter of 2019 and first quarter of 2020, Main Street will have paid $27.755 per share in cumulative dividends since its October 2007 initial public offering.
In November 2019, Main Street led a new portfolio investment to facilitate the recapitalization of J&J Services, Inc. ("J&J"), a leading provider of roll-off dumpster and portable toilet rental services. Main Street, along with its co-investors, partnered with the J&J's founders and senior management team to facilitate the recapitalization and provide growth capital, with Main Street funding $24.8 million in a combination of first-lien, senior secured term debt and a direct equity investment. Founded in 2000, and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, J&J is a second-generation family-owned business providing roll-off dumpster and portable toilet rental services to an expansive base of residential, commercial, and demolition customers.
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Schedule 12-14
MAIN STREET CAPITAL CORPORATION Consolidated Schedule of Investments In and Advances to Affiliates September 30, 2019 (dollars in thousands) (unaudited)
Majority-owned investments
LIBOR Plus 10.00% (Floor 2.00%)
(8)
MSC Adviser I, LLC
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Principle Environmental, LLC
(d/b.a TruHorizon Environmental Solutions)
Other controlled investments
10% PIK Secured Debt
(5)
ATS Workholding, LLC
Copper Trail Fund Investments
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Amounts related to investments transferred to or from other 1940 Act classification during the period
Total Control investments
Affiliate Investments
Warrants
Chandler Signs Holdings, LLC
Charlotte Russe, Inc
Freeport Financial Funds
Fuse, LLC
I-45 SLF LLC
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L.F. Manufacturing Holdings, LLC
Rocaceia, LLC (Quality Lease and Rental
Holdings, LLC)
Salado Stone Holdings, LLC
UniTek Global Services, Inc.
Universal Wellhead Services Holdings, LLC
Total Affiliate investments
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MAIN STREET CAPITAL CORPORATION Consolidated Schedule of Investments In and Advances to Affiliates September 30, 2018 (dollars in thousands) (unaudited)
Member Units
Hydratec, Inc.
Uvalco Supply, LLC
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Marine Shelters Holdings, LLC
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SoftTouch Medical Holdings LLC
Gault Financial, LLC (RMB Capital, LLC)
OPI International Ltd.
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Salado Acquisition, LLC
Tin Roof Acquisition Company
Valley Healthcare Group, LLC
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Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The information in this section contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Please see "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on March 1, 2019, for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with these statements. You should read the following discussion in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes and other financial information included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report and in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
ORGANIZATION
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OVERVIEW
Our principal investment objective is to maximize our portfolio's total return by generating current income from our debt investments and capital appreciation from our equity and equity-related investments, including warrants, convertible securities and other rights to acquire equity securities in a portfolio company. Our LMM companies generally have annual revenues between $10 million and $150 million, and our LMM portfolio investments generally range in size from $5 million to $50 million. Our Middle Market investments are made in businesses that are generally larger in size than our LMM portfolio companies, with annual revenues typically between $150 million and $1.5 billion, and our Middle Market investments generally range in size from $3 million to $20 million. Our private loan ("Private Loan") portfolio investments are primarily debt securities in privately held companies which have been originated through strategic relationships with other investment funds on a collaborative basis. Private Loan investments are typically similar in size, structure, terms and conditions to investments we hold in our LMM portfolio and Middle Market portfolio.
We seek to fill the financing gap for LMM businesses, which, historically, have had limited access to financing from commercial banks and other traditional sources. The underserved nature of the LMM creates the opportunity for us to meet the financing needs of LMM companies while also negotiating favorable transaction terms and equity participations. Our ability to invest across a company's capital structure, from secured loans to equity securities, allows us to offer portfolio companies a comprehensive suite of financing options, or a "one stop" financing solution. Providing customized, "one stop" financing solutions is important to LMM portfolio companies. We generally seek to partner directly with entrepreneurs, management teams and business owners in making our investments. Our LMM portfolio debt investments are generally secured by a first lien on the assets of the portfolio company and typically have a term of between five and seven years from the original investment date.
Our Middle Market portfolio investments primarily consist of direct investments in or secondary purchases of interest-bearing debt securities in privately held companies that are generally larger in size than the companies included in our LMM portfolio. Our Middle Market portfolio debt investments are generally secured by either a first or second priority lien on the assets of the portfolio company and typically have an expected duration of between three and seven years from the original investment date.
Our Private Loan portfolio investments are primarily debt securities in privately held companies which have been originated through strategic relationships with other investment funds on a collaborative basis, and are often referred to in the debt markets as "club deals." Private Loan investments are typically similar in size, structure, terms and conditions to investments we hold in our LMM portfolio and Middle Market portfolio. Our Private Loan portfolio debt investments are generally secured by either a first or second priority lien on the assets of the portfolio company and typically have a term of between three and seven years from the original investment date.
Our other portfolio ("Other Portfolio") investments primarily consist of investments which are not consistent with the typical profiles for our LMM, Middle Market or Private Loan portfolio investments, including investments which may be managed by third parties. In our Other Portfolio, we may incur indirect fees and expenses in connection with investments managed by third parties, such as investments in other investment companies or private funds.
Our external asset management business is conducted through the External Investment Manager. The External Investment Manager earns management fees based on the assets of the funds under management and may earn incentive fees, or a carried interest, based on the performance of the funds managed. We have entered into an agreement with the External Investment Manager to share
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employees in connection with its asset management business generally, and specifically for its relationship with HMS Income Fund, Inc. ("HMS Income"). Through this agreement, we share employees with the External Investment Manager, including their related infrastructure, business relationships, management expertise and capital raising capabilities.
The following tables provide a summary of our investments in the LMM, Middle Market and Private Loan portfolios as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 (this information excludes the Other Portfolio investments and the External Investment Manager which are discussed further below):
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not a meaningful valuation metric for our investments in these portfolio companies, and those portfolio companies whose primary purpose is to own real estate.
As of September 30, 2019, we had Other Portfolio investments in eleven companies, collectively totaling approximately $110.6 million in fair value and approximately $119.4 million in cost basis and which comprised approximately 4.3% of our Investment Portfolio (as defined in "Critical Accounting PoliciesBasis of Presentation" below) at fair value. As of December 31, 2018, we had Other Portfolio investments in eleven companies, collectively totaling approximately $108.3 million in fair value and approximately $116.0 million in cost basis and which comprised approximately 4.4% of our Investment Portfolio at fair value.
As previously discussed, the External Investment Manager is a wholly owned subsidiary that is treated as a portfolio investment. As of September 30, 2019, there was no cost basis in this investment and the investment had a fair value of approximately $70.3 million, which comprised approximately 2.8% of our Investment Portfolio at fair value. As of December 31, 2018, there was no cost basis in this investment and the investment had a fair value of approximately $65.7 million, which comprised approximately 2.7% of our Investment Portfolio at fair value.
Our portfolio investments are generally made through MSCC and the Funds. MSCC and the Funds share the same investment strategies and criteria, although they are subject to different
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regulatory regimes. An investor's return in MSCC will depend, in part, on the Funds' investment returns as they are wholly owned subsidiaries of MSCC.
The level of new portfolio investment activity will fluctuate from period to period based upon our view of the current economic fundamentals, our ability to identify new investment opportunities that meet our investment criteria, and our ability to consummate the identified opportunities. The level of new investment activity, and associated interest and fee income, will directly impact future investment income. In addition, the level of dividends paid by portfolio companies and the portion of our portfolio debt investments on non-accrual status will directly impact future investment income. While we intend to grow our portfolio and our investment income over the long term, our growth and our operating results may be more limited during depressed economic periods. However, we intend to appropriately manage our cost structure and liquidity position based on applicable economic conditions and our investment outlook. The level of realized gains or losses and unrealized appreciation or depreciation on our investments will also fluctuate depending upon portfolio activity, economic conditions and the performance of our individual portfolio companies. The changes in realized gains and losses and unrealized appreciation or depreciation could have a material impact on our operating results.
Because we are internally managed, we do not pay any external investment advisory fees, but instead directly incur the operating costs associated with employing investment and portfolio management professionals. We believe that our internally managed structure provides us with a beneficial operating expense structure when compared to other publicly traded and privately held investment firms which are externally managed, and our internally managed structure allows us the opportunity to leverage our non-interest operating expenses as we grow our Investment Portfolio. For the trailing twelve months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the ratio of our total operating expenses, excluding interest expense, as a percentage of our quarterly average total assets was 1.3% and 1.5%, respectively, and 1.4% for the year ended December 31, 2018.
During May 2012, we entered into an investment sub-advisory agreement with HMS Adviser, LP ("HMS Adviser"), which is the investment advisor to HMS Income, a non-listed BDC, to provide certain investment advisory services to HMS Adviser. In December 2013, after obtaining required no-action relief from the SEC to allow us to own a registered investment adviser, we assigned the sub-advisory agreement to the External Investment Manager since the fees received from such arrangement could otherwise have negative consequences on our ability to meet the source-of-income requirement necessary for us to maintain our RIC tax treatment. Under the investment sub-advisory agreement, the External Investment Manager is entitled to 50% of the base management fee and the incentive fees earned by HMS Adviser under its advisory agreement with HMS Income. The External Investment Manager agreed to waive the historical incentive fees otherwise earned through December 31, 2018. During the three months ended September 30, 2019, the External Investment Manager earned $2.9 million in fees, which consisted of $2.7 million of base management fees and $0.2 million in incentive fees, compared to $3.0 million in base management fees for the comparable period in 2018 under the sub-advisory agreement with HMS Adviser. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the External Investment Manager earned $10.0 million in fee income, which consisted of $8.4 million of base management fees and $1.6 million in incentive fees compared to $8.7 million of base management fees for the comparable period in 2018 under the sub-advisory agreement with HMS Adviser.
During April 2014, we received an exemptive order from the SEC permitting co-investments by us and HMS Income in certain negotiated transactions where co-investing would otherwise be prohibited under the 1940 Act. We have made, and in the future intend to continue to make, such co-investments with HMS Income in accordance with the conditions of the order. The order requires, among other things, that we and the External Investment Manager consider whether each such investment opportunity is appropriate for HMS Income and, if it is appropriate, to propose an allocation of the investment opportunity between us and HMS Income. Because the External Investment Manager may receive performance-based fee compensation from HMS Income, this may provide it an incentive to allocate opportunities to HMS Income instead of us. However, both we and the External Investment Manager have policies and procedures in place to manage this conflict.
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). For each of the periods presented herein, our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of MSCC and its consolidated subsidiaries. The Investment Portfolio, as used herein, refers to all of our investments in LMM portfolio companies, investments in Middle Market portfolio companies, Private Loan portfolio investments, Other Portfolio investments, and the investment in the External Investment Manager. Our results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, and financial position as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, are presented on a consolidated basis. The effects of all intercompany transactions between us and our consolidated subsidiaries have been eliminated in consolidation.
Our accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements are presented in conformity with U.S. GAAP for interim financial information and pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Articles 6, 10 and 12 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, certain disclosures accompanying annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP are omitted. In the opinion of management, the unaudited consolidated financial results included herein contain all adjustments, consisting solely of normal recurring accruals, considered necessary for the fair presentation of financial statements for the interim periods included herein. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for the full year. Also, the unaudited financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2018. Financial statements prepared on a U.S. GAAP basis require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts and disclosures reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Such estimates and assumptions could change in the future as more information becomes known, which could impact the amounts reported and disclosed herein.
We are an investment company following the accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 946, Financial ServicesInvestment Companies ("ASC 946"). Under ASC 946, we are precluded from consolidating other entities in which we have equity investments, including those in which we have a controlling interest, unless the other entity is another investment company. An exception to this general principle in ASC 946 occurs if we hold a controlling interest in an operating company that provides all or substantially all of its services directly to us or to any of our portfolio companies. Accordingly, as noted above, our consolidated financial statements include the financial position and operating results for the Funds and the Taxable Subsidiaries. We have determined that all of our portfolio investments do not qualify for this exception, including the investment in the External Investment Manager. Therefore, our Investment Portfolio is carried on the consolidated balance sheet at fair value with any adjustments to fair value recognized as "Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)" on the consolidated statements of operations until the investment is realized, usually upon exit, resulting in any gain or loss being recognized as a "Net Realized Gain (Loss)."
Investment Portfolio Valuation
The most significant determination inherent in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements is the valuation of our Investment Portfolio and the related amounts of unrealized appreciation and depreciation. As of both September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, our Investment Portfolio valued at fair value represented approximately 96% of our total assets. We are required to report our investments at fair value. We follow the provisions of FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures ("ASC 820"). ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for
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measuring fair value, establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the quality of inputs used to measure fair value, and enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. ASC 820 requires us to assume that the portfolio investment is to be sold in the principal market to independent market participants, which may be a hypothetical market. Market participants are defined as buyers and sellers in the principal market that are independent, knowledgeable and willing and able to transact. See "Note B.1.Valuation of the Investment Portfolio" in the notes to consolidated financial statements for a detailed discussion of our investment portfolio valuation process and procedures.
Due to the inherent uncertainty in the valuation process, our determination of fair value for our Investment Portfolio may differ materially from the values that would have been determined had a ready market for the securities existed. In addition, changes in the market environment, portfolio company performance and other events that may occur over the lives of the investments may cause the gains or losses ultimately realized on these investments to be materially different than the valuations currently assigned. We determine the fair value of each individual investment and record changes in fair value as unrealized appreciation or depreciation.
Our Board of Directors has the final responsibility for overseeing, reviewing and approving, in good faith, our determination of the fair value for our Investment Portfolio and our valuation procedures, consistent with 1940 Act requirements. We believe our Investment Portfolio as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 approximates fair value as of those dates based on the markets in which we operate and other conditions in existence on those reporting dates.
Revenue Recognition
Interest and Dividend Income
We record interest and dividend income on the accrual basis to the extent amounts are expected to be collected. Dividend income is recorded as dividends are declared by the portfolio company or at the point an obligation exists for the portfolio company to make a distribution. In accordance with our valuation policies, we evaluate accrued interest and dividend income periodically for collectability. When a loan or debt security becomes 90 days or more past due, and if we otherwise do not expect the debtor to be able to service all of its debt or other obligations, we will generally place the loan or debt security on non-accrual status and cease recognizing interest income on that loan or debt security until the borrower has demonstrated the ability and intent to pay contractual amounts due. If a loan or debt security's status significantly improves regarding the debtor's ability to service the debt or other obligations, or if a loan or debt security is sold or written off, we remove it from non-accrual status.
Fee Income
We may periodically provide services, including structuring and advisory services, to our portfolio companies or other third parties. For services that are separately identifiable and evidence exists to substantiate fair value, fee income is recognized as earned, which is generally when the investment or other applicable transaction closes. Fees received in connection with debt financing transactions for services that do not meet these criteria are treated as debt origination fees and are deferred and accreted into income over the life of the financing.
Payment-in-Kind ("PIK") Interest and Cumulative Dividends
We hold certain debt and preferred equity instruments in our Investment Portfolio that contain PIK interest and cumulative dividend provisions. The PIK interest, computed at the contractual rate specified in each debt agreement, is periodically added to the principal balance of the debt and is recorded as interest income. Thus, the actual collection of this interest may be deferred until the time of debt principal repayment. Cumulative dividends are recorded as dividend income, and any dividends in arrears are added to the balance of the preferred equity investment. The actual collection of these
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dividends in arrears may be deferred until such time as the preferred equity is redeemed or sold. To maintain RIC tax treatment (as discussed below), these non-cash sources of income may need to be paid out to stockholders in the form of distributions, even though we may not have collected the PIK interest and cumulative dividends in cash. We stop accruing PIK interest and cumulative dividends and write off any accrued and uncollected interest and dividends in arrears when we determine that such PIK interest and dividends in arrears are no longer collectible. For the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, (i) approximately 1.6% and 1.4%, respectively, of our total investment income was attributable to PIK interest income not paid currently in cash and (ii) approximately 1.0% and 1.1%, respectively, of our total investment income was attributable to cumulative dividend income not paid currently in cash. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, (i) approximately 1.9% and 1.0%, respectively, of our total investment income was attributable to PIK interest income not paid currently in cash and (ii) approximately 1.1% and 1.0%, respectively, of our total investment income was attributable to cumulative dividend income not paid currently in cash.
Share-Based Compensation
We account for our share-based compensation plans using the fair value method, as prescribed by ASC 718, CompensationStock Compensation. Accordingly, for restricted stock awards, we measure the grant date fair value based upon the market price of our common stock on the date of the grant and amortize the fair value of the awards as share-based compensation expense over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting term.
We have also adopted Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-09, CompensationStock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, which requires that all excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies (including tax benefits of dividends on share-based payment awards) be recognized as income tax expense or benefit in the income statement and not delay recognition of a tax benefit until the tax benefit is realized through a reduction to taxes payable. Accordingly, the tax effects of exercised or vested awards are treated as discrete items in the reporting period in which they occur. Additionally, we have elected to account for forfeitures as they occur.
Income Taxes
The Taxable Subsidiaries primarily hold certain portfolio investments for us. The Taxable Subsidiaries permit us to hold equity investments in portfolio companies which are "pass-through" entities for tax purposes and to continue to comply with the "source-of-income" requirements contained in the RIC tax provisions of the Code. The Taxable Subsidiaries are consolidated with us for U.S. GAAP financial reporting purposes, and the portfolio investments held by the Taxable Subsidiaries are included in our consolidated financial statements as portfolio investments and recorded at fair value. The Taxable Subsidiaries are not consolidated with MSCC for income tax purposes and may
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generate income tax expense, or benefit, and tax assets and liabilities, as a result of their ownership of certain portfolio investments. The taxable income, or loss, of the Taxable Subsidiaries may differ from their book income, or loss, due to temporary book and tax timing differences and permanent differences. The Taxable Subsidiaries are each taxed at their normal corporate tax rates based on their taxable income. The income tax expense, or benefit, if any, and the related tax assets and liabilities, of the Taxable Subsidiaries are reflected in our consolidated financial statements.
In December 2017, the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" legislation was enacted. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act includes significant changes to the U.S. corporate tax system, including a U.S. federal corporate income tax rate reduction from 35% to 21% and other changes. ASC 740, Income Taxes, requires the effects of changes in tax rates and laws on deferred tax balances to be recognized in the period in which the legislation was enacted. As such, we have accounted for the tax effects as a result of the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act beginning with the period ended December 31, 2017.
INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION
Our LMM portfolio investments primarily consist of secured debt, equity warrants and direct equity investments in privately held, LMM companies based in the United States. Our LMM portfolio companies generally have annual revenues between $10 million and $150 million, and our LMM investments generally range in size from $5 million to $50 million. The LMM debt investments are typically secured by either a first or second priority lien on the assets of the portfolio company, can include either fixed or floating rate terms and generally have a term of between five and seven years from the original investment date. In most LMM portfolio investments, we receive nominally priced equity warrants and/or make direct equity investments in connection with a debt investment.
Our Middle Market portfolio investments primarily consist of direct investments in or secondary purchases of interest-bearing debt securities in privately held companies based in the United States that are generally larger in size than the companies included in our LMM portfolio. Our Middle Market portfolio companies generally have annual revenues between $150 million and $1.5 billion, and our Middle Market investments generally range in size from $3 million to $20 million. Our Middle Market portfolio debt investments are generally secured by either a first or second priority lien on the assets of
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the portfolio company and typically have a term of between three and seven years from the original investment date.
Our Other Portfolio investments primarily consist of investments which are not consistent with the typical profiles for LMM, Middle Market and Private Loan portfolio investments, including investments which may be managed by third parties. In the Other Portfolio, we may incur indirect fees and expenses in connection with investments managed by third parties, such as investments in other investment companies or private funds.
Our external asset management business is conducted through the External Investment Manager. The External Investment Manager earns management fees based on the assets of the funds under management and may earn incentive fees, or a carried interest, based on the performance of the funds managed. We have entered into an agreement with the External Investment Manager to share employees in connection with its asset management business generally, and specifically for its relationship with HMS Income. Through this agreement, we share employees with the External Investment Manager, including their related infrastructure, business relationships, management expertise and capital raising capabilities, and we allocate the related expenses to the External Investment Manager pursuant to the sharing agreement. Our total expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 are net of expenses allocated to the External Investment Manager of $1.7 million and $1.6 million, respectively. Our total expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 are net of expenses allocated to the External Investment Manager of $5.0 million and $5.3 million, respectively. The External Investment Manager earns management fees based on the assets of the funds under management and may earn incentive fees, or a carried interest, based on the performance of the funds managed. The total contribution of the External Investment Manager to our net investment income consists of the combination of the expenses allocated to the External Investment Manager and the dividend income received from the External Investment Manager. For the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the total contribution to our net investment income was $2.6 million and $2.7 million, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the total contribution to our net investment income was $8.9 million and $8.0 million, respectively.
The following tables summarize the composition of our total combined LMM portfolio investments, Middle Market portfolio investments and Private Loan portfolio investments at cost and fair value by type of investment as a percentage of the total combined LMM portfolio investments, Middle Market portfolio investments and Private Loan portfolio investments as of September 30, 2019
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and December 31, 2018 (this information excludes the Other Portfolio investments and the External Investment Manager).
Our LMM portfolio investments, Middle Market portfolio investments and Private Loan portfolio investments carry a number of risks including: (1) investing in companies which may have limited operating histories and financial resources; (2) holding investments that generally are not publicly traded and which may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale; and (3) other risks common to investing in below investment grade debt and equity investments in our Investment Portfolio. Please see "Risk FactorsRisks Related to Our Investments" contained in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 and "Risk Factors" below for a more complete discussion of the risks involved with investing in our Investment Portfolio.
PORTFOLIO ASSET QUALITY
We utilize an internally developed investment rating system to rate the performance of each LMM portfolio company and to monitor our expected level of returns on each of our LMM investments in relation to our expectations for the portfolio company. The investment rating system takes into consideration various factors, including each investment's expected level of returns, the collectability of our debt investments and the ability to receive a return of the invested capital in our equity investments, comparisons to competitors and other industry participants, the portfolio company's future outlook and other factors that are deemed to be significant to the portfolio company.
As of September 30, 2019, our total Investment Portfolio had seven investments on non-accrual status, which comprised approximately 1.6% of its fair value and 4.4% of its cost. As of December 31, 2018, our total Investment Portfolio had six investments on non-accrual status, which comprised approximately 1.3% of its fair value and 3.9% of its cost.
The operating results of our portfolio companies are impacted by changes in the broader fundamentals of the United States economy. In the event that the United States economy contracts, it is likely that the financial results of small to mid-sized companies, like those in which we invest, could experience deterioration or limited growth from current levels, which could ultimately lead to difficulty in meeting their debt service requirements, to an increase in defaults on our debt investments or in realized losses on our investments and to difficulty in maintaining historical dividend payment rates and unrealized appreciation on our equity investments. Consequently, we can provide no assurance that the
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performance of certain portfolio companies will not be negatively impacted by economic cycles or other conditions, which could also have a negative impact on our future results.
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Comparison of the three months ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018
Net investment income
Net realized gain (loss) from investments
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from:
Portfolio investments
Distributable net investment income(a)
Net investment income per share
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Investment Income
Total investment income for the three months ended September 30, 2019 was $60.1 million, a 3% increase over the $58.3 million of total investment income for the corresponding period of 2018. This comparable period increase was principally attributable to a $4.0 million increase in dividend income from Investment Portfolio equity investments, partially offset by (i) a $2.0 million decrease in fee income and (ii) a $0.2 million decrease in interest income. The $1.8 million increase in total investment income in the three months ended September 30, 2019 is net of the negative impact of a decrease of $1.9 million related to lower accelerated prepayment, repricing and other activity for certain Investment Portfolio debt investments.
Expenses
Total expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2019 increased to $21.1 million from $20.2 million in the corresponding period of 2018. This increase in operating expenses was principally attributable to (i) a $2.0 million increase in interest expense, primarily due to an increase in interest expense related to our 5.20% Notes (as defined in "Liquidity and Capital ResourcesCapital Resources" below) issued in April 2019, partially offset by decreased interest expense relating to our multi-year revolving credit facility (the "Credit Facility") due to the lower average balance outstanding and (ii) a $0.4 million increase in share-based compensation expense, partially offset by a $1.5 million decrease in compensation expense primarily due to a decrease in incentive compensation accruals.
Net Investment Income
Net investment income for the three months ended September 30, 2019 increased 2% to $39.0 million, or $0.62 per share, compared to net investment income of $38.1 million, or $0.63 per share, for the corresponding period of 2018. The increase in net investment income was principally attributable to the increase in total investment income, partially offset by higher operating expenses both as discussed above.
Distributable Net Investment Income
Distributable net investment income for the three months ended September 30, 2019 increased 3% to $41.6 million, or $0.66 per share, compared with $40.2 million, or $0.66 per share, in the corresponding period of 2018. The increase in distributable net investment income was primarily due to the higher level of total investment income, partially offset by higher operating expenses both as discussed above. Distributable net investment income on a per share basis for the three months ended September 30, 2019 includes the impacts of (i) a decrease of approximately $0.03 per share from the comparable period in 2018 attributable to the decrease in the comparable levels of accelerated prepayment, repricing and other activity for certain investment portfolio debt investments as discussed above and (ii) a greater number of average shares outstanding compared to the corresponding period in 2018 primarily due to shares issued through the ATM Program (as defined in "Liquidity and Capital ResourcesCapital Resources" below), shares issued pursuant to our equity incentive plans and shares issued pursuant to our dividend reinvestment plan.
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
The net increase in net assets resulting from operations for the three months ended September 30, 2019 was $33.9 million, or $0.54 per share, compared with $68.7 million, or $1.13 per share, during the three months ended September 30, 2018. This $34.8 million decrease from the prior year was primarily the result of (i) a $28.5 million decrease in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from portfolio investments, including the impact of accounting reversals relating to realized gains/income (losses), and SBIC debentures and (ii) a $15.1 million decrease in the net realized gain (loss) from investments, with
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these decreases partially offset by (i) a $7.8 million benefit from the change in the income tax benefit (provision) and (ii) a $0.9 million increase in net investment income as discussed above. The net realized loss from investments of $5.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 was primarily the result of (i) the realized loss of $7.0 million from the restructure of a Middle Market investment and (ii) the realized loss of $6.9 million resulting from the exit of a Middle Market investment, with these realized losses partially offset by the realized gain of $7.7 million resulting from the exit of two LMM investments.
The following table provides a summary of the total net unrealized depreciation of $3.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019:
Accounting reversals of net unrealized (appreciation) depreciation recognized in prior periods due to net realized (gains / income) losses recognized during the current period
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) relating to portfolio investments
Total net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) relating to portfolio investments
Unrealized depreciation relating to SBIC debentures(c)
Total net unrealized depreciation
The income tax benefit for the three months ended September 30, 2019 of $4.0 million principally consisted of a deferred tax benefit of $5.1 million, which is primarily the result of the net activity relating to our portfolio investments held in our Taxable Subsidiaries, including changes in loss carryforwards, changes in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation and other temporary book-tax differences, partially offset by current tax expense of $1.1 million related to (i) a $0.7 million provision for current U.S. federal and state income taxes and (ii) a $0.4 million provision for excise tax on our estimated undistributed taxable income.
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Comparison of the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018
Net realized loss on extinguishment of debt
Total net unrealized appreciation
Total investment income for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was $182.7 million, a 5% increase over the $174.1 million of total investment income for the corresponding period of 2018. This comparable period increase was principally attributable to (i) a $10.5 million net increase in interest income primarily related to higher average levels of Investment Portfolio debt investments, partially offset by decreased income from lower accelerated prepayment, repricing and other activities involving
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existing Investment Portfolio debt investments and (ii) a $1.7 million increase in dividend income from Investment Portfolio equity investments, partially offset by a $3.6 million decrease in fee income. The $8.6 million increase in total investment income in the nine months ended September 30, 2019 is net of the negative impacts of (i) a decrease of $8.0 million related to elevated dividend income activity from certain Investment Portfolio equity investments that is considered to be less consistent on a recurring basis or non-recurring and (ii) a decrease of $3.6 million related to lower accelerated prepayment, repricing and other activity from certain Middle Market and Private Loan Investment Portfolio debt investments, both when compared to the same period in 2018.
Total expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 increased to $64.6 million from $59.5 million for the corresponding period of 2018. This comparable period increase in operating expenses was principally attributable to (i) a $5.2 million increase in interest expense, primarily due to an increase in interest expense related to our 5.20% Notes issued in April 2019, partially offset by a decrease in interest expense resulting from the redemption of the 6.125% Notes (as defined in "Liquidity and Capital ResourcesCapital Resources" below) in April 2018, (ii) a $0.4 million increase in share-based compensation expense, (iii) a $0.3 million increase in general and administrative expenses and (iv) a $0.3 million decrease in the expenses allocated to the External Investment Manager primarily as a result of the non-recurring strategic activities at the External Investment Manager during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 which did not occur during the nine months ended September 30, 2019, with these increases partially offset by a $1.1 million decrease in compensation expense primarily due (i) to a decrease in incentive compensation accruals and (ii) a decrease of $0.4 million in the fair value of our deferred compensation plan assets.
Net investment income for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 increased 3% to $118.1 million, or $1.88 per share, compared to net investment income of $114.6 million, or $1.91 per share, for the corresponding period of 2018. The increase in net investment income was principally attributable to the increase in total investment income, partially offset by higher operating expenses both as discussed above.
Distributable net investment income for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 increased 3% to $125.4 million, or $2.00 per share, compared with $121.4 million, or $2.03 per share, in the corresponding period of 2018. The increase in distributable net investment income was primarily due to the higher level of total investment income, partially offset by higher operating expenses both as discussed above. Distributable net investment income on a per share basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 includes the impacts of (i) a decrease of approximately $0.20 per share from the comparable period in 2018 attributable to the net effect of the lower dividend income activity that is considered less recurring or non-recurring and the decrease in the comparable levels of accelerated prepayment, repricing and other activity as discussed above, (ii) a decrease of $0.01 per share due to the increase in the fair value of the deferred compensation plan assets as discussed above and (iii) a greater number of average shares outstanding compared to the corresponding period in 2018 primarily due to shares issued through the ATM Program (as defined in "Liquidity and Capital ResourcesCapital Resources" below), shares issued pursuant to our equity incentive plans and shares issued pursuant to our dividend reinvestment plan.
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The net increase in net assets resulting from operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was $113.6 million, or $1.81 per share, compared with $158.7 million, or $2.65 per share, during the nine months ended September 30, 2018. This $45.2 million decrease from the prior year was primarily the result of (i) a $30.6 million decrease in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from portfolio investments and SBIC debentures, including the impact of accounting reversals relating to realized gains/income (losses), (ii) a $16.9 million decrease in the net realized gain (loss) from investments, (iii) a $2.8 million increase in the net realized loss on extinguishment of debt, with these increases partially offset by (i) a $3.6 million increase in net investment income as discussed above and (ii) a $1.6 million decrease in the income tax provision. The net realized loss from investments of $14.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was primarily the result of (i) the realized loss of $12.2 million resulting from the exit of two Middle Market investments, (ii) the realized loss of $7.0 million resulting from the partial exit of a Middle Market investment, (iii) the realized loss of $7.0 million resulting from the restructure of a Middle Market investment and (iv) the net realized loss of $1.8 million resulting from the exit of three Private Loan investments, with these net realized losses partially offset by realized gains of $13.8 million resulting from the exit of four LMM investments.
The following table provides a summary of the total net unrealized appreciation of $17.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019:
Unrealized appreciation relating to SBIC debentures(c)
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The income tax provision for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 of $2.5 million principally consisted of a current tax expense of $2.7 million related to (i) a $2.0 million provision for current U.S. federal and state income taxes and (ii) a $0.7 million provision for excise tax on our estimated undistributed taxable income, partially offset by a deferred tax benefit of $0.3 million, which is primarily the result of the net activity relating to our portfolio investments held in our Taxable Subsidiaries, including changes in loss carryforwards, changes in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation and other temporary book-tax differences.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash Flows
For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, we experienced a net decrease in cash and cash equivalents in the amount of $1.9 million, which is the net result of $1.9 million of cash provided by our operating activities and $3.8 million of cash used in our financing activities.
The $1.9 million of cash provided by our operating activities resulted primarily from (i) cash flows we generated from the operating profits earned through our operating activities totaling $113.6 million, which is our distributable net investment income, excluding the non-cash effects of the accretion of unearned income, payment-in-kind interest income, cumulative dividends and the amortization expense for deferred financing costs, (ii) cash uses totaling $477.3 million for the funding of new portfolio company investments and settlement of accruals for portfolio investments existing as of December 31, 2018, (iii) cash proceeds totaling $363.6 million from the sales and repayments of debt investments and sales of and return on capital of equity investments and (iv) cash proceeds of $2.0 million related to changes in other assets and liabilities.
The $3.8 million of cash used in our financing activities principally consisted of (i) $250.0 million in cash proceeds from the issuance of the 5.20% Notes in April 2019 and (ii) $54.2 million in net cash proceeds from the ATM Program (described below), offset by (i) $151.0 million in net repayments on the Credit Facility, (ii) $115.3 million in cash dividends paid to stockholders, (iii) $34.0 million in repayment of SBIC debentures, (iv) $4.3 million for payment of deferred debt issuance costs, SBIC debenture fees and other costs and (v) $3.4 million for purchases of vested restricted stock from employees to satisfy their tax withholding requirements upon the vesting of such restricted stock.
Capital Resources
As of September 30, 2019, we had $52.3 million in cash and cash equivalents and $555.0 million of unused capacity under the Credit Facility, which we maintain to support our investment and operating activities. As of September 30, 2019, our net asset value totaled $1,532.1 million, or $24.20 per share.
The Credit Facility, which provides additional liquidity to support our investment and operational activities, provides for total commitments of $705.0 million from a diversified group of 17 lenders. The Credit Facility matures in September 2023 and contains an accordion feature which allows us to increase the total commitments under the facility to up to $800.0 million from new and existing lenders on the same terms and conditions as the existing commitments.
Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest, subject to our election and resetting on a monthly basis on the first of each month, on a per annum basis at a rate equal to the applicable LIBOR rate (2.0% as of September 30, 2019) plus (i) 1.875% (or the applicable base rate (Prime Rate of 5.0% as of September 30, 2019) plus 0.875%) as long as we meet certain agreed upon excess collateral and maximum leverage requirements or (ii) 2.0% (or the applicable base rate plus 1.0%) otherwise. We pay unused commitment fees of 0.25% per annum on the unused lender commitments under the Credit Facility. The Credit Facility is secured by a first lien on the assets of MSCC and its subsidiaries, excluding the equity ownership or assets of the Funds and the External Investment
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Manager. The Credit Facility contains certain affirmative and negative covenants, including but not limited to: (i) maintaining a minimum availability of at least 10% of the borrowing base, (ii) maintaining an interest coverage ratio of at least 2.0 to 1.0, (iii) maintaining an asset coverage ratio (tangible net worth to Credit Facility borrowings) of at least 1.5 to 1.0 and (iv) maintaining a minimum tangible net worth. The Credit Facility is provided on a revolving basis through its final maturity date in September 2023, and contains two, one-year extension options which could extend the final maturity by up to two years, subject to certain conditions, including lender approval. As of September 30, 2019, we had $150.0 million in borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility, the interest rate on the Credit Facility was 4.0% (based on the LIBOR rate of 2.1% as of the most recent reset date of September 1, 2019 plus 1.875%) and we were in compliance with all financial covenants of the Credit Facility.
Through the Funds, we have the ability to issue SBIC debentures guaranteed by the SBA at favorable interest rates and favorable terms and conditions. Under existing SBIC regulations, SBA approved SBICs under common control have the ability to issue debentures guaranteed by the SBA up to a regulatory maximum amount of $350.0 million. Through the Funds, we have an effective maximum amount of $347.0 million as a result of certain voluntary prepayments of SBIC debentures under historical commitments from the SBA. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, Main Street received a $25.0 million commitment from the SBA in order to issue new SBIC debentures in the future and opportunistically prepaid $34.0 million of existing SBIC debentures that were scheduled to mature over the next year as part of an effort to manage the maturity dates of the oldest SBIC debentures. Debentures guaranteed by the SBA have fixed interest rates that equal prevailing 10-year Treasury Note rates plus a market spread and have a maturity of ten years with interest payable semiannually. The principal amount of the debentures is not required to be paid before maturity, but may be pre-paid at any time with no prepayment penalty. We expect to issue new SBIC debentures under the SBIC program in the future in an amount up to the regulatory maximum amount for affiliated SBIC funds. As of September 30, 2019, through our three wholly owned SBICs, we had $311.8 million of outstanding SBIC debentures guaranteed by the SBA, which bear a weighted-average annual fixed interest rate of approximately 3.6%, paid semiannually, and mature ten years from issuance. The first maturity related to our SBIC debentures occurs in 2020, and the weighted-average remaining duration is approximately 5.4 years as of September 30, 2019.
In April 2013, we issued $92.0 million, including the underwriters' full exercise of their over-allotment option, in aggregate principal amount of the 6.125% Notes (the "6.125% Notes"). The 6.125% Notes bore interest at a rate of 6.125% per year payable quarterly on January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1 of each year. The total net proceeds to us from the 6.125% Notes, after underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses payable, were approximately $89.0 million. On April 2, 2018, we redeemed the entire principal amount of the issued and outstanding 6.125% Notes effective April 1, 2018 (the "Redemption Date"). The 6.125% Notes were redeemed at par value, plus the accrued and unpaid interest thereon from January 1, 2018, through, but excluding, the Redemption Date. As part of the redemption, we recognized a realized loss on extinguishment of debt of $1.5 million in the second quarter of 2018 related to the write-off of the related unamortized deferred financing costs.
In November 2014, we issued $175.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.50% unsecured notes due 2019 (the "4.50% Notes due 2019") at an issue price of 99.53%. The 4.50% Notes due 2019 are unsecured obligations and rank pari passu with our current and future unsecured indebtedness; senior to any of our future indebtedness that expressly provides it is subordinated to the 4.50% Notes due 2019; effectively subordinated to all of our existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness, including borrowings under our Credit Facility; and structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other obligations of any of our subsidiaries, including without limitation, the indebtedness of the Funds. The 4.50% Notes due 2019 mature on December 1, 2019, and may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time at our option subject to certain make-whole provisions. The 4.50% Notes due 2019 bear interest at a rate of 4.50%
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per year payable semiannually on June 1 and December 1 of each year. We may from time to time repurchase 4.50% Notes due 2019 in accordance with the 1940 Act and the rules promulgated thereunder. As of September 30, 2019, the outstanding balance of the 4.50% Notes due 2019 was $175.0 million.
The indenture governing the 4.50% Notes due 2019 (the "4.50% Notes due 2019 Indenture") contains certain covenants, including covenants requiring our compliance with (regardless of whether we are subject to) the asset coverage requirements set forth in Section 18(a)(1)(A) as modified by Section 61(a)(1) of the 1940 Act, as well as covenants requiring us to provide financial information to the holders of the 4.50% Notes due 2019 and the Trustee if we cease to be subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). These covenants are subject to limitations and exceptions that are described in the 4.50% Notes due 2019 Indenture.
In November 2017, we issued $185.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.50% unsecured notes due 2022 (the "4.50% Notes due 2022") at an issue price of 99.16%. The 4.50% Notes due 2022 are unsecured obligations and rank pari passu with our current and future unsecured indebtedness; senior to any of our future indebtedness that expressly provides it is subordinated to the 4.50% Notes due 2022; effectively subordinated to all of our existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness, including borrowings under our Credit Facility; and structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other obligations of any of our subsidiaries, including without limitation, the indebtedness of the Funds. The 4.50% Notes due 2022 mature on December 1, 2022, and may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time at our option subject to certain make-whole provisions. The 4.50% Notes due 2022 bear interest at a rate of 4.50% per year payable semiannually on June 1 and December 1 of each year. We may from time to time repurchase 4.50% Notes due 2022 in accordance with the 1940 Act and the rules promulgated thereunder. As of September 30, 2019, the outstanding balance of the 4.50% Notes due 2022 was $185.0 million.
The indenture governing the 4.50% Notes due 2022 (the "4.50% Notes due 2022 Indenture") contains certain covenants, including covenants requiring our compliance with (regardless of whether we are subject to) the asset coverage requirements set forth in Section 18(a)(1)(A) as modified by Section 61(a)(1) of the 1940 Act, as well as covenants requiring us to provide financial information to the holders of the 4.50% Notes due 2022 and the Trustee if we cease to be subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act. These covenants are subject to limitations and exceptions that are described in the 4.50% Notes due 2022 Indenture.
In April 2019, we issued $250.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.20% unsecured Notes due 2024 (the "5.20% Notes") at an issue price of 99.125%. The net proceeds were used to repay a portion of the borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility and we currently expect that we will re-borrow under the Credit Facility to repay the 4.50% Notes due 2019 upon maturity in December 2019. The 5.20% Notes are unsecured obligations and rank pari passu with our current and future unsecured indebtedness; senior to any of our future indebtedness that expressly provides it is subordinated to the 5.20% Notes; effectively subordinated to all of our existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness, including borrowings under our Credit Facility; and structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other obligations of any of our subsidiaries, including without limitation, the indebtedness of the Funds. The 5.20% Notes mature on May 1, 2024, and may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time at our option subject to certain make-whole provisions. The 5.20% Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.20% per year payable semiannually on May 1 and November 1 of each year. We may from time to time repurchase 5.20% Notes in accordance with the 1940 Act and the rules promulgated thereunder. As of September 30, 2019, the outstanding balance of the 5.20% Notes was $250.0 million.
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The indenture governing the 5.20% Notes (the "5.20% Notes Indenture") contains certain covenants, including covenants requiring our compliance with (regardless of whether we are subject to) the asset coverage requirements set forth in Section 18(a)(1)(A) as modified by Section 61(a)(1) of the 1940 Act, as well as covenants requiring us to provide financial information to the holders of the 5.20% Notes and the Trustee if we cease to be subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act. These covenants are subject to limitations and exceptions that are described in the 5.20% Notes Indenture.
We maintain a program with certain selling agents through which we can sell shares of our common stock by means of at-the-market offerings from time to time (the "ATM Program"). During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, we sold 1,423,042 shares of our common stock at a weighted-average price of $38.41 per share and raised $54.7 million of gross proceeds under the ATM Program. Net proceeds were $53.8 million after commissions to the selling agents on shares sold and offering costs. As of September 30, 2019, sales transactions representing 5,000 shares had not settled and are not included in shares issued and outstanding on the face of the consolidated balance sheet but are included in the weighted-average shares outstanding in the consolidated statement of operations and in the shares used to calculate net asset value per share. As of September 30, 2019, 9,183,295 shares remained available for sale under the ATM Program.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, we sold 2,060,019 shares of our common stock at a weighted-average price of $38.48 per share and raised $79.3 million of gross proceeds under the ATM Program. Net proceeds were $78.0 million after commissions to the selling agents on shares sold and offering costs.
We anticipate that we will continue to fund our investment activities through existing cash and cash equivalents, cash flows generated through our ongoing operating activities, utilization of available borrowings under our Credit Facility, and a combination of future issuances of debt and equity capital. Our primary uses of funds will be investments in portfolio companies, operating expenses and cash distributions to holders of our common stock.
We periodically invest excess cash balances into marketable securities and idle funds investments. The primary investment objective of marketable securities and idle funds investments is to generate incremental cash returns on excess cash balances prior to utilizing those funds for investment in our LMM, Middle Market and Private Loan portfolio investments. Marketable securities and idle funds investments generally consist of debt investments, independently rated debt investments, certificates of deposit with financial institutions, diversified bond funds and publicly traded debt and equity investments.
If our common stock trades below our net asset value per share, we will generally not be able to issue additional common stock at the market price unless our stockholders approve such a sale and our Board of Directors makes certain determinations. We did not seek stockholder authorization to sell shares of our common stock below the then current net asset value per share of our common stock at our 2019 annual meeting of stockholders because our common stock price per share had been trading significantly above the net asset value per share of our common stock since 2011. We would therefore need future approval from our stockholders to issue shares below the then current net asset value per share.
In order to satisfy the Code requirements applicable to a RIC, we intend to distribute to our stockholders, after consideration and application of our ability under the Code to carry forward certain excess undistributed taxable income from one tax year into the next tax year, substantially all of our taxable income. In addition, as a BDC, we generally are required to meet a coverage ratio of total assets to total senior securities, which include borrowings and any preferred stock we may issue in the future, of at least 200% (or 150% if certain requirements are met). This requirement limits the amount that we may borrow. In January 2008, we received an exemptive order from the SEC to exclude
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SBA-guaranteed debt securities issued by MSMF and any other wholly owned subsidiaries of ours which operate as SBICs from the asset coverage requirements of the 1940 Act as applicable to us, which, in turn, enables us to fund more investments with debt capital.
Although we have been able to secure access to additional liquidity, including through the Credit Facility, public debt issuances, leverage available through the SBIC program and equity offerings, there is no assurance that debt or equity capital will be available to us in the future on favorable terms, or at all.
Recently Issued or Adopted Accounting Standards
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). ASU 2014-09 supersedes the revenue recognition requirements under ASC 605, Revenue Recognition, and most industry-specific guidance throughout the Industry Topics of the ASC. The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Under the guidance, an entity is required to perform the following five steps: (1) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (5) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. The guidance significantly enhances comparability of revenue recognition practices across entities, industries, jurisdictions and capital markets. Additionally, the guidance requires improved disclosures as to the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue that is recognized. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net), which clarified the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing, which clarified the implementation guidance regarding performance obligations and licensing arrangements. In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-12, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients, which clarified guidance on assessing collectability, presenting sales tax, measuring noncash consideration, and certain transition matters. In December 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-20, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)Technical Corrections and Improvements, which provided disclosure relief, and clarified the scope and application of the new revenue standard and related cost guidance. The guidance was effective for the annual reporting period beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period. Substantially all of our income is outside the scope of ASU 2014-09. For those income items that are within the scope (primarily fee income), we have similar performance obligations as compared with deliverables and separate units of account previously identified. As a result, our timing of income recognition remains the same and the adoption of the standard was not material.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016 02, Leases, which amended the FASB Accounting Standards Codification and created ASC 842, Leases ("ASC 842"), to require lessees to recognize on the balance sheet a right of use asset, representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, and a lease liability for all leases with terms greater than 12 months, utilizing a modified retrospective transition approach, which includes a number of optional practical expedients that entities may elect to apply. The guidance in ASC 842 also requires qualitative and quantitative disclosures designed to assess the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. We adopted ASC 842 effective January 1, 2019. Under ASC 842, we evaluate leases to determine if the leases are considered financing or operating leases. We currently have one operating lease for office space for which we have recorded a right-of-use asset and lease liability for the operating lease obligation. Non-lease components (maintenance, property tax, insurance and parking) are not included in the lease
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cost. The lease expense is presented as a single lease cost that is amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease.
In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230), which is intended to reduce the existing diversity in practice in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. The guidance was effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods therein. We adopted ASU 2016-15 effective January 1, 2018. The impact of the adoption of this accounting standard on our consolidated financial statements was not material.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820), which is intended to improve fair value and defined benefit disclosure requirements by removing disclosures that are not cost-beneficial, clarifying disclosures' specific requirements, and adding relevant disclosure requirements. The amendments take effect for all organizations for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. We elected to early adopt ASU 2018-13 during the year ended December 31, 2018. No significant changes to our fair value disclosures were necessary in the notes to the consolidated financial statements in order to comply with ASU 2018-13.
In August 2018, the SEC adopted rules (the "SEC Release") amending certain disclosure requirements intended to eliminate redundant, duplicative, overlapping, outdated or superseded, in light of other SEC disclosure requirements, U.S. GAAP requirements or changes in the information environment. In part, the SEC Release requires an investment company to present distributable earnings in total on the consolidated balance sheet and consolidated statement of changes in net assets, rather than showing the three components of distributable earnings as previously shown. We adopted this part of the SEC Release during the year ended December 31, 2018. The impact of the adoption of these rules on our consolidated financial statements was not material. Additionally, the SEC Release requires disclosure of changes in net assets within a registrant's Form 10-Q filing on a quarter-to-date and year-to-date basis for both the current year and prior year comparative periods. We adopted the new requirement to present changes in net assets in interim financial statements within Form 10-Q filings effective January 1, 2019. The adoption of these rules did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the FASB or other standards setting bodies that are adopted by us as of the specified effective date. We believe that the impact of recently issued standards and any that are not yet effective will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements upon adoption.
Inflation
Inflation has not had a significant effect on our results of operations in any of the reporting periods presented herein. However, our portfolio companies have experienced, and may in the future experience, the impacts of inflation on their operating results, including periodic escalations in their costs for labor, raw materials and third-party services and required energy consumption.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We may be a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financial needs of our portfolio companies. These instruments include commitments to extend credit and fund equity capital and involve, to varying degrees, elements of liquidity and credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheet. At September 30, 2019, we had a total of $116.5 million in outstanding commitments comprised of (i) 38 investments with commitments to fund revolving loans that had not been fully drawn or term loans with additional
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commitments not yet funded and (ii) 10 investments with equity capital commitments that had not been fully called.
Contractual Obligations
As of September 30, 2019, the future fixed commitments for cash payments in connection with our SBIC debentures, the 4.50% Notes due 2019, the 4.50% Notes due 2022, the 5.20% Notes and rent obligations under our office lease for each of the next five years and thereafter are as follows:
Interest due on SBIC debentures
Interest due on 4.50% Notes due 2019
Interest due on 4.50% Notes due 2022
5.20% Notes due 2024
Interest due on 5.20% Notes
Operating Lease Obligation(1)
As of September 30, 2019, we had $150.0 million in borrowings outstanding under our Credit Facility, and the Credit Facility is currently scheduled to mature in September 2023. The Credit Facility contains two, one-year extension options which could extend the maturity to September 2025, subject to lender approval. See further discussion of the Credit Facility terms in "Liquidity and Capital ResourcesCapital Resources."
Related Party Transactions
As discussed further above, the External Investment Manager is treated as a wholly owned portfolio company of MSCC and is included as part of our Investment Portfolio. At September 30, 2019, we had a receivable of approximately $3.0 million due from the External Investment Manager which included approximately $2.0 million primarily related to operating expenses incurred by us as required to support the External Investment Manager's business and amounts due from the External Investment Manager to Main Street under a tax sharing agreement (see further discussion above in "Critical Accounting PoliciesIncome Taxes") and approximately $1.0 million of dividends declared but not paid by the External Investment Manager.
In November 2015, our Board of Directors approved and adopted the Main Street Capital Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan (the "2015 Deferred Compensation Plan"). The 2015 Deferred Compensation Plan became effective on January 1, 2016 and replaced the Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors previously adopted by the Board of Directors in June 2013 (the "2013 Deferred Compensation Plan"). Under the 2015 Deferred Compensation Plan, non-employee directors and certain key employees may defer receipt of some or all of their cash compensation and directors' fees, subject to certain limitations. Individuals participating in the 2015 Deferred Compensation Plan receive distributions of their respective balances based on predetermined payout schedules or other events as defined by the plan and are also able to direct investments made
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on their behalf among investment alternatives permitted from time to time under the plan, including phantom Main Street stock units. As of September 30, 2019, $7.8 million of compensation and directors' fees had been deferred under the 2015 Deferred Compensation Plan (including amounts previously deferred under the 2013 Deferred Compensation Plan). Of this amount, $4.2 million was deferred into phantom Main Street stock units, representing 119,064 shares of our common stock. Including phantom stock units issued through dividend reinvestment and net of any shares distributed, the phantom stock units outstanding as of September 30, 2019 represented 147,994 shares of our common stock. Any amounts deferred under the plan represented by phantom Main Street stock units will not be issued or included as outstanding on the consolidated statements of changes in net assets until such shares are actually distributed to the participant in accordance with the plan, but the related phantom stock units are included in weighted average shares outstanding with the related dollar amount of the deferral included in total expenses in Main Street's consolidated statements of operations as earned. The amounts related to additional phantom stock units are included in the statement of changes in net assets as an increase to dividends to stockholders offset by a corresponding increase to additional paid-in capital.
Recent Developments
In October 2019, we declared a semi-annual supplemental cash dividend of $0.24 per share payable in December 2019. This supplemental cash dividend is in addition to the previously announced regular monthly cash dividends that we declared for the fourth quarter of 2019 of $0.205 per share for each of October, November and December 2019.
During November 2019, we declared regular monthly dividends of $0.205 per share for each month of January, February and March of 2020. These regular monthly dividends equal a total of $0.615 per share for the first quarter of 2020 and represent a 5.1% increase from the regular monthly dividends declared for the first quarter of 2019. Including the semi-annual supplemental dividend declared payable for December 2019 and the regular monthly dividends declared for the fourth quarter of 2019 and first quarter of 2020, we will have paid $27.755 per share in cumulative dividends since our October 2007 initial public offering.
In November 2019, we led a new portfolio investment to facilitate the recapitalization of J&J Services, Inc. ("J&J"), a leading provider of roll-off dumpster and portable toilet rental services. We, along with our co-investors, partnered with the J&J's founders and senior management team to facilitate the recapitalization and provide growth capital, with us funding $24.8 million in a combination of first-lien, senior secured term debt and a direct equity investment. Founded in 2000, and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, J&J is a second-generation family-owned business providing roll-off dumpster and portable toilet rental services to an expansive base of residential, commercial, and demolition customers.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates. Changes in interest rates may affect both our interest expense on the debt outstanding under our Credit Facility and our interest income from portfolio investments. Our risk management systems and procedures are designed to identify and analyze our risk, to set appropriate policies and limits and to continually monitor these risks. Our investment income will be affected by changes in various interest rates, including LIBOR and prime rates, to the extent that any debt investments include floating interest rates. The majority of our debt investments are made with either fixed interest rates or floating rates that are subject to contractual minimum interest rates for the term of the investment. As of September 30, 2019, approximately 75% of our debt investment portfolio (at cost) bore interest at floating rates, 89% of which were subject to contractual minimum interest rates. Our interest expense will be affected by changes in the published LIBOR rate in connection with our Credit Facility; however, the interest rates
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on our outstanding SBIC debentures, 4.50% Notes due 2019, 4.50% Notes due 2022 and 5.20% Notes, which comprise the majority of our outstanding debt, are fixed for the life of such debt. As of September 30, 2019, we had not entered into any interest rate hedging arrangements. The following table shows the approximate annualized increase or decrease in the components of net investment income due to hypothetical base rate changes in interest rates, assuming no changes in our investments and borrowings as of September 30, 2019.
(200)
(175)
(150)
(125)
(100)
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(50)
(25)
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The hypothetical results would also be impacted by the changes in the amount of debt outstanding under our Credit Facility (with an increase (decrease) in the debt outstanding under the Credit Facility resulting in an (increase) decrease in the hypothetical interest expense).
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer, President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15 of the Exchange Act). Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer, President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Accounting Officer have concluded that our current disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them of material information relating to us that is required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act. There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2019 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART IIOTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
We may, from time to time, be involved in litigation arising out of our operations in the normal course of business or otherwise. Furthermore, third parties may seek to impose liability on us in connection with the activities of our portfolio companies. While the outcome of any current legal proceedings cannot at this time be predicted with certainty, we do not expect any current matters will materially affect our financial condition or results of operations; however, there can be no assurance whether any pending legal proceedings will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations in any future reporting period.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes to the risk factors as previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 that we filed with the SEC on March 1, 2019.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
During the three months ended September 30, 2019, we issued 88,052 shares of our common stock under our dividend reinvestment plan. These issuances were not subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The aggregate value of the shares of common stock issued during the three months ended September 30, 2019 under the dividend reinvestment plan was approximately $3.7 million.
Upon vesting of restricted stock awarded pursuant to our employee equity compensation plan, shares may be withheld to meet applicable tax withholding requirements. Any withheld shares are treated as common stock purchases by the Company in our consolidated financial statements as they reduce the number of shares received by employees upon vesting (see "Purchase of vested stock for employee payroll tax withholding" in the consolidated statements of changes in net assets for share amounts withheld).
Item 6. Exhibits
Listed below are the exhibits which are filed as part of this report (according to the number assigned to them in Item 601 of Regulation S-K):
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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.
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