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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020
OR
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period
to
Commission File No. 814-00995
TCG BDC, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland
80-0789789
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
520 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor, New York, NY 10022
(212) 813-4900
(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)
(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:
Title of Each Class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common stock, $0.01 par value
CGBD
The Nasdaq Global Select Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☐ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer
x
Accelerated filer
o
Non-accelerated filer
o
Smaller reporting company
o
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. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No
x
The number of shares of the registrant’s common stock, $0.01 par value per share, outstanding at November 4, 2020 was 56,308,616.
TCG BDC, INC.
INDEX
Part I.
Financial Information
Item 1.
Financial Statements
Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of
September
30, 2020 (unaudited) and December 31, 2019
3
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and
nine
month periods ended
Sept
ember
30, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)
4
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the
nine
month periods ended
September
30, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)
5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the
nine
month periods ended
September
30, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)
6
Consolidated Schedules of Investments as of
September
30, 2020 (unaudited) and December 31, 2019
7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
31
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
70
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
103
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
104
Part II.
Other Information
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
105
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
105
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
105
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
105
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
105
Item 5.
Other Information
105
Item 6.
Exhibits
106
Signatures
107
2
TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
(dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
September 30, 2020
December 31, 2019
ASSETS
(unaudited)
Investments, at fair value
Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated, at fair value (amortized cost of $1,840,796 and $1,960,755, respectively)
$
1,737,044
$
1,897,057
Investments—controlled/affiliated, at fair value (amortized cost of $233,131 and $240,696, respectively)
211,129
226,907
Total investments, at fair value (amortized cost of $2,073,927 and $2,201,451, respectively)
1,948,173
2,123,964
Cash and cash equivalents
37,088
36,751
Receivable for investment sold
74
6,162
Deferred financing costs
3,651
4,032
Interest receivable from non-controlled/non-affiliated investments
12,791
9,462
Interest and dividend receivable from controlled/affiliated investments
5,754
6,845
Prepaid expenses and other assets
856
317
Total assets
$
2,008,387
$
2,187,533
LIABILITIES
Secured borrowings (Note 6)
$
513,332
$
616,543
2015-1 Notes payable, net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $2,726 and $2,911, respectively (Note 7)
446,474
446,289
Senior Notes (Note 7)
115,000
115,000
Interest and credit facility fees payable (Notes 6 and 7)
3,405
6,764
Dividend payable (Note 9)
20,830
31,760
Base management and incentive fees payable (Note 4)
11,473
13,236
Administrative service fees payable (Note 4)
85
77
Other accrued expenses and liabilities
2,566
1,393
Total liabilities
1,113,165
1,231,062
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 8 and 11)
EQUITY
NET ASSETS
Cumulative convertible preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 2,000,000 and 0 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively
50,000
—
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 198,000,000 and 200,000,000 shares authorized; 56,308,616 and 57,763,811 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively
563
578
Paid-in capital in excess of par value
1,093,250
1,109,238
Offering costs
(1,633)
(1,633)
Total distributable earnings (loss)
(246,958)
(151,712)
Total net assets
$
895,222
$
956,471
NET ASSETS PER COMMON SHARE
$
15.01
$
16.56
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
3
TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
For the three month periods ended
For the nine month periods ended
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2019
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2019
Investment income:
From non-controlled/non-affiliated investments:
Interest income
$
34,789
$
47,118
$
112,290
$
139,584
Other income
2,110
1,756
8,001
6,050
Total investment income from non-controlled/non-affiliated investments
36,899
48,874
120,291
145,634
From non-controlled/affiliated investments:
Interest income
—
446
—
1,209
Total investment income from non-controlled/affiliated investments
—
446
—
1,209
From controlled/affiliated investments:
Interest income
135
2,459
3,563
9,240
Dividend income
5,750
4,000
14,750
11,750
Total investment income from controlled/affiliated investments
5,885
6,459
18,313
20,990
Total investment income
42,784
55,779
138,604
167,833
Expenses:
Base management fees (Note 4)
7,134
8,016
21,585
23,614
Incentive fees (Note 4)
4,322
5,710
14,075
17,489
Professional fees
937
534
2,282
1,879
Administrative service fees (Note 4)
167
61
539
442
Interest expense (Notes 6 and 7)
7,291
13,538
28,913
38,561
Credit facility fees (Note 6)
728
545
2,106
1,784
Directors’ fees and expenses
86
88
303
269
Other general and administrative
498
483
1,364
1,338
Total expenses
21,163
28,975
71,167
85,376
Net investment income (loss) before taxes
21,621
26,804
67,437
82,457
Excise tax expense
387
49
539
169
Net investment income (loss)
21,234
26,755
66,898
82,288
Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation):
Net realized gain (loss) on investments:
Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments
(209)
(10,909)
(49,690)
(8,600)
Controlled/affiliated investments
—
—
—
(9,091)
Currency gains (losses) on non-investment assets and liabilities
(11)
—
474
—
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments:
Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments
12,906
(22,343)
(40,054)
(34,074)
Non-controlled/affiliated investments
—
(48)
—
1,903
Controlled/affiliated investments
2,134
(2,850)
(8,213)
1,662
Net change in unrealized currency gains (losses) on non-investment assets and liabilities
(2,446)
406
(749)
406
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and non-investment assets and liabilities
12,374
(35,744)
(98,232)
(47,794)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
33,608
(8,989)
(31,334)
34,494
Preferred stock dividend
856
—
1,410
—
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations attributable to Common Stockholders
$
32,752
$
(8,989)
$
(32,744)
$
34,494
Basic and diluted earnings per common share (Note 9)
Basic
$
0.58
$
(0.15)
$
(0.58)
$
0.57
Diluted
$
0.55
$
(0.15)
$
(0.58)
$
0.57
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding (Note 9)
Basic
56,308,616
59,587,941
56,575,498
60,644,479
Diluted
61,571,773
59,587,941
56,575,498
60,644,479
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
4
TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
For the nine month periods ended
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2019
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations:
Net investment income (loss)
$
66,898
$
82,288
Net realized gain (loss)
(49,216)
(17,691)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
(48,267)
(30,509)
Net change in unrealized currency gains (losses) on non-investment assets and liabilities
(749)
406
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
(31,334)
34,494
Capital transactions:
Preferred stock issued
50,000
—
Repurchase of common stock
(16,003)
(47,521)
Dividends declared on preferred and common stock (Note 9)
(63,912)
(71,590)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions
(29,915)
(119,111)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
(61,249)
(84,617)
Net Assets at beginning of period
956,471
1,063,218
Net Assets at end of period
$
895,222
$
978,601
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
5
TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
For the nine month periods ended
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
$
(31,334)
$
34,494
Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Amortization of deferred financing costs
939
931
Net accretion of discount on investments
(5,510)
(9,012)
Paid-in-kind interest
(3,878)
(6,841)
Net realized (gain) loss on investments
49,690
17,691
Net realized currency (gain) loss on non-investment assets and liabilities
(474)
—
Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments
48,267
30,509
Net change in unrealized currency (gains) losses on non-investment assets and liabilities
749
(406)
Cost of investments purchased and change in payable for investments purchased
(449,658)
(707,910)
Proceeds from sales and repayments of investments and change in receivable for investments sold
542,846
521,508
Changes in operating assets:
Interest receivable
(3,329)
(5,705)
Dividend receivable
1,091
454
Prepaid expenses and other assets
(211)
32
Changes in operating liabilities:
Due to Investment Adviser
—
(94)
Interest and credit facility fees payable
(3,359)
180
Base management and incentive fees payable
(1,763)
(108)
Administrative service fees payable
8
(28)
Other accrued expenses and liabilities
1,173
(616)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
145,247
(124,921)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock
50,000
—
Repurchase of common stock
(16,003)
(47,521)
Borrowings on SPV Credit Facility and Credit Facility
293,792
590,179
Repayments of SPV Credit Facility and Credit Facility
(397,484)
(347,897)
Debt issuance costs paid
(373)
(1,483)
Dividends paid in cash
(74,842)
(85,262)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
(144,910)
108,016
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
337
(16,905)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
36,751
87,186
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
37,088
$
70,281
Supplemental disclosures:
Interest paid during the period
$
31,708
$
38,244
Taxes, including excise tax, paid during the period
$
387
$
169
Dividends declared on preferred stock and common stock during the period
$
63,912
$
71,590
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
6
TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
As of September 30, 2020
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated
(1)
Footnotes
Industry
Reference Rate & Spread
(2)
Interest Rate
(2)
Acquisition Date
Maturity Date
Par/ Principal Amount **
Amortized Cost
(4)
Fair Value
(5)
% of Net Assets
First Lien Debt (72.71% of fair value)
Airnov, Inc. (Clariant)
^*
(2)(3)(12)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
L + 5.25%
6.25%
12/20/2019
12/19/2025
$
12,748
$
12,562
$
12,648
1.41
%
Alpha Packaging Holdings, Inc.
+*
(2)(3)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
L + 6.00%
7.00%
6/26/2015
11/12/2021
2,802
2,802
2,799
0.31
Alpine SG, LLC
^*
(2)(3)
High Tech Industries
L + 5.75%
6.75%
2/2/2018
11/16/2022
15,301
15,215
15,229
1.70
Alpine SG, LLC
^
(2)(3)
High Tech Industries
L + 8.50%
9.50%
7/24/2020
11/16/2022
1,618
1,573
1,624
0.18
American Physician Partners, LLC
^+*
(2)(3)(12)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 6.50%
7.50%
1/7/2019
12/21/2021
37,966
37,741
36,391
4.07
AMS Group HoldCo, LLC
^+
(2)(3)(12)
Transportation: Cargo
L + 6.50%
7.50%
9/29/2017
9/29/2023
30,479
30,117
30,238
3.38
Analogic Corporation
^+*
(2)(3)(12)
Capital Equipment
L + 5.25%
6.25%
6/22/2018
6/22/2024
2,367
2,336
2,363
0.26
Anchor Hocking, LLC
^
(2)(3)
Durable Consumer Goods
L + 11.75%
12.75%
1/25/2019
1/25/2024
10,047
9,816
9,623
1.07
Apptio, Inc.
^
(2)(3)(12)
Software
L + 7.25%
8.25%
1/10/2019
1/10/2025
10,541
10,340
10,582
1.18
At Home Holding III, Inc.
^
(2)(3)(7)
Retail
L + 9.00%
10.00%
6/12/2020
7/27/2022
898
878
882
0.10
Aurora Lux FinCo S.Á.R.L. (Accelya) (Luxembourg)
^*
(2)(3)(7)
Software
L + 6.00%
7.00%
12/24/2019
12/24/2026
37,313
36,460
34,051
3.81
Avenu Holdings, LLC
+*
(2)(3)
Sovereign & Public Finance
L + 5.25%
6.25%
9/28/2018
9/28/2024
38,371
37,932
37,815
4.22
Barnes & Noble, Inc.
^
(2)(3)(11)
Retail
L + 5.50%
6.50%
8/7/2019
8/7/2024
16,967
16,626
15,859
1.77
BMS Holdings III Corp.
^*
(2)(3)
Construction & Building
L + 5.25%
6.25%
9/30/2019
9/30/2026
4,917
4,793
4,882
0.55
Brooks Equipment Company, LLC
+
(2)(3)
Construction & Building
L + 5.00%
6.00%
6/26/2015
5/1/2021
367
367
367
0.04
Captive Resources Midco, LLC
^*
(2)(3)(12)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 6.00%
7.00%
6/30/2015
5/31/2025
19,698
19,408
19,777
2.21
Central Security Group, Inc.
^+*
(2)(3)(8)
Consumer Services
L + 5.63%
6.63%
6/26/2015
10/6/2021
18,400
17,863
7,949
0.89
Chartis Holding, LLC
^*
(2)(3)(12)
Business Services
L + 5.50%
6.50%
5/1/2019
5/1/2025
15,806
15,469
15,702
1.75
Chemical Computing Group ULC (Canada)
^*
(2)(3)(7)(12)
Software
L + 5.00%
6.00%
8/30/2018
8/30/2023
472
471
469
0.05
CircusTrix Holdings, LLC
^*
(2)(3)(12)
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure
L + 6.75% (100% PIK)
7.75%
2/2/2018
12/6/2021
9,757
9,714
7,733
0.86
Cobblestone Intermediate Holdco LLC
^
(2)(3)(12)
Consumer Services
L + 5.00%
6.00%
1/29/2020
1/29/2026
615
609
618
0.07
Comar Holding Company, LLC
^+*
(2)(3)(12)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
L + 5.50%
6.50%
6/18/2018
6/18/2024
30,915
30,467
30,902
3.45
Cority Software Inc. (Canada)
^*
(2)(3)(7)(12)
Software
L + 5.25%
6.25%
7/2/2019
7/2/2026
19,470
19,083
19,508
2.18
Cority Software Inc. (Canada)
^
(2)(3)(7)
Software
L + 7.25%
8.25%
9/3/2020
7/2/2026
1,902
1,846
1,931
0.22
Derm Growth Partners III, LLC (Dermatology Associates)
^
(2)(3)(8)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 6.25% (100% PIK)
7.25%
5/31/2016
5/31/2022
56,320
56,046
28,680
3.20
DermaRite Industries, LLC
^*
(2)(3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 7.00%
8.00%
3/3/2017
3/3/2022
21,966
21,861
21,424
2.39
Designer Brands Inc.
^
(2)(3)(7)
Retail
L + 8.50%
9.75%
8/7/2020
8/7/2025
18,182
17,738
18,037
2.02
Diligent Corporation
^
(2)(3)(12)
Telecommunications
L + 6.25%
7.25%
8/4/2020
8/4/2025
580
562
576
0.06
Direct Travel, Inc.
^*
(2)(3)(8)
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure
L + 8.50%
9.50%
10/14/2016
12/1/2021
36,711
36,476
25,985
2.90
DTI Holdco, Inc.
*
(2)(3)
High Tech Industries
L + 4.75%
5.75%
12/18/2018
9/30/2023
1,959
1,875
1,670
0.19
7
TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2020
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated
(1)
Footnotes
Industry
Reference Rate & Spread
(2)
Interest Rate
(2)
Acquisition Date
Maturity Date
Par/ Principal Amount **
Amortized Cost
(4)
Fair Value
(5)
% of Net Assets
Emergency Communications Network, LLC
^+*
(2)(3)
Telecommunications
L + 2.625%, 5.125% PIK
8.75%
6/1/2017
6/1/2023
$
24,218
$
24,107
$
20,948
2.34
%
Ensono, LP
^*
(2)(3)
Telecommunications
L + 5.25%
5.40%
4/30/2018
6/27/2025
8,472
8,406
8,376
0.94
Ensono, LP
^*
(2)(3)
Telecommunications
L + 5.75%
5.89%
6/25/2020
6/27/2025
18,176
18,047
17,964
2.01
Ethos Veterinary Health LLC
^+
(2)(3)(12)
Consumer Services
L + 4.75%
4.90%
5/17/2019
5/15/2026
10,813
10,701
10,502
1.17
EvolveIP, LLC
^+*
(2)(3)(12)
Telecommunications
L + 5.75%
6.75%
11/26/2019
6/7/2023
34,749
34,670
34,470
3.85
Frontline Technologies Holdings, LLC
*+
(2)(3)
Software
L + 5.75%
6.75%
9/18/2017
9/18/2023
3,107
3,087
3,128
0.35
FWR Holding Corporation
^+*
(2)(3)(12)
Beverage, Food & Tobacco
L + 5.50%, 1.50% PIK
8.00%
8/21/2017
8/21/2023
34,537
34,124
30,685
3.43
Hydrofarm, LLC
^
(2)(3)
Wholesale
L + 8.50%
8.65%
5/15/2017
5/12/2022
19,327
19,063
14,697
1.64
iCIMS, Inc.
^
(2)(3)(12)
Software
L + 6.50%
7.50%
9/12/2018
9/12/2024
—
(17)
(10)
—
Individual FoodService Holdings, LLC
^+
(2)(3)(12)
Wholesale
L + 5.75%
6.75%
2/21/2020
11/22/2025
3,928
3,837
3,553
0.40
Innovative Business Services, LLC
^*
(2)(3)(12)
High Tech Industries
L + 5.50%
6.50%
4/5/2018
4/5/2023
16,913
16,601
16,659
1.86
Integrity Marketing Acquisition, LLC
^
(2)(3)(12)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 5.50%
6.50%
1/15/2020
8/27/2025
4,863
4,797
4,911
0.55
K2 Insurance Services, LLC
^+*
(2)(3)(12)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 5.00%
6.00%
7/3/2019
7/1/2024
25,633
25,177
25,415
2.84
Kaseya, Inc.
^
(2)(3)(12)
High Tech Industries
L + 5.50%, 1.00% PIK
7.50%
5/3/2019
5/2/2025
21,217
20,831
21,229
2.37
Legacy.com, Inc.
^
(2)(3)(11)
High Tech Industries
L + 6.00%
7.00%
3/20/2017
3/20/2023
17,066
16,868
16,369
1.83
Lifelong Learner Holdings, LLC
^*
(2)(3)(12)
Business Services
L + 5.75%
6.75%
10/18/2019
10/18/2026
23,872
23,396
20,046
2.24
Liqui-Box Holdings, Inc.
^
(2)(3)(12)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
L + 4.50%
5.50%
6/3/2019
6/3/2024
1,227
1,204
1,189
0.13
Mailgun Technologies, Inc.
^
(2)(3)(12)
High Tech Industries
L + 5.00%
6.00%
3/26/2019
3/26/2025
11,764
11,550
11,419
1.28
National Carwash Solutions, Inc.
^+*
(2)(3)(12)
Automotive
L + 6.00%
7.00%
8/7/2018
4/28/2023
10,245
10,118
10,042
1.12
National Technical Systems, Inc.
^+*
(2)(3)(12)
Aerospace & Defense
L + 6.00%
7.00%
6/26/2015
6/12/2021
27,581
27,511
27,476
3.07
NES Global Talent Finance US, LLC (United Kingdom)
+*
(2)(3)(7)
Energy: Oil & Gas
L + 5.50%
6.50%
5/9/2018
5/11/2023
9,814
9,713
9,712
1.09
NMI AcquisitionCo, Inc.
^+*
(2)(3)(12)
High Tech Industries
L + 5.50%
6.50%
9/6/2017
9/6/2022
49,683
49,246
49,637
5.54
Northland Telecommunications Corporation
^*
(2)(3)(12)
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription
L + 5.75%
6.75%
10/1/2018
10/1/2025
46,266
45,660
46,654
5.21
Paramit Corporation
+*
(2)(3)
Capital Equipment
L + 4.50%
5.50%
5/3/2019
5/3/2025
6,213
6,164
6,162
0.69
PF Growth Partners, LLC
^+*
(2)(3)(12)
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure
L + 5.00%
6.00%
7/1/2019
7/11/2025
7,313
7,211
6,432
0.72
Plano Molding Company, LLC
^
(2)(3)
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure
L + 7.50%, 1.50% PIK
10.00%
5/1/2015
5/12/2022
14,674
14,625
12,759
1.43
Plano Molding Company, LLC
^
(2)(3)
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure
L + 7.50%, 1.50% PIK
10.00%
8/7/2020
5/12/2022
1,077
1,067
937
0.10
PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC
^+*
(2)(3)(12)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
L + 5.50%
6.50%
11/23/2018
11/23/2024
14,565
14,440
14,411
1.61
8
TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2020
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated
(1)
Footnotes
Industry
Reference Rate & Spread
(2)
Interest Rate
(2)
Acquisition Date
Maturity Date
Par/ Principal Amount **
Amortized Cost
(4)
Fair Value
(5)
% of Net Assets
PPT Management Holdings, LLC
^
(2)(3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 6.00%, 2.50% PIK
9.50%
12/15/2016
12/16/2022
$
27,893
$
27,804
$
22,505
2.51
%
PricewaterhouseCoopers Public Sector LLP
^
(2)(3)(12)
Aerospace & Defense
L + 3.25%
3.48%
5/1/2018
5/1/2023
—
(82)
(46)
(0.01)
Product Quest Manufacturing, LLC
^
(2)(3)(8)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
L + 6.75%
10.00%
9/21/2017
3/31/2020
840
840
441
0.05
Propel Insurance Agency, LLC
^
(2)(3)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 4.25%
5.25%
6/1/2018
6/1/2024
2,345
2,332
2,321
0.26
QW Holding Corporation (Quala)
^+*
(2)(3)(12)
Environmental Industries
L + 6.25%
7.25%
8/31/2016
8/31/2022
43,231
42,831
40,685
4.55
Redwood Services Group, LLC
^*
(2)(3)
High Tech Industries
L + 6.00%
7.00%
11/13/2018
6/6/2023
8,364
8,313
8,252
0.92
Redwood Services Group, LLC
^
(2)(3)(12)
High Tech Industries
L + 8.50%
9.50%
8/14/2020
6/6/2023
977
877
990
0.11
Regency Entertainment, Inc.
^+
(2)(3)
Media: Diversified & Production
L + 6.75%
7.75%
5/22/2020
10/22/2025
20,000
19,621
19,600
2.19
Reladyne, Inc.
^
(2)(3)
Wholesale
L + 5.00%
6.00%
8/21/2020
7/22/2022
16,667
16,510
16,500
1.84
Riveron Acquisition Holdings, Inc.
^+*
(2)(3)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 5.75%
6.75%
5/22/2019
5/22/2025
19,818
19,501
19,838
2.22
RSC Acquisition, Inc.
^
(2)(3)(12)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 5.50%
6.50%
11/1/2019
11/1/2026
17,640
17,304
17,320
1.94
Sapphire Convention, Inc. (Smart City)
^+*
(2)(3)
Telecommunications
L + 5.25%
6.25%
11/20/2018
11/20/2025
32,467
31,975
27,444
3.07
Smile Doctors, LLC
^+*
(2)(3)(12)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 6.00%
7.00%
10/6/2017
10/6/2022
23,401
23,333
22,465
2.51
Sovos Brands Intermediate, Inc.
+*
(2)(3)
Beverage, Food & Tobacco
L + 4.75%
4.90%
11/16/2018
11/20/2025
19,748
19,585
19,523
2.18
SPay, Inc.
^*
(2)(3)(12)
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure
L + 2.30%, 5.45% PIK
8.75%
6/15/2018
6/17/2024
20,983
20,700
17,006
1.90
Superior Health Linens, LLC
^+
(2)(3)(12)
Business Services
L + 6.50%
7.50%
9/30/2016
9/30/2021
21,110
21,030
20,900
2.34
Surgical Information Systems, LLC
^+*
(2)(3)(11)
High Tech Industries
L + 5.00%
6.00%
4/24/2017
4/24/2023
26,168
26,040
25,906
2.89
T2 Systems, Inc.
^+*
(2)(3)(12)
Transportation: Consumer
L + 6.75%
7.75%
9/28/2016
9/28/2022
35,473
35,090
34,705
3.88
Tank Holding Corp.
^
(2)(3)(12)
Capital Equipment
L + 4.00%
4.15%
3/26/2019
3/26/2024
4
4
4
—
TCFI Aevex LLC
^*
(2)(3)
Aerospace & Defense
L + 6.00%
7.00%
3/18/2020
3/18/2026
10,006
9,842
9,843
1.10
The Leaders Romans Bidco Limited (United Kingdom) Term Loan B
^
(2)(3)(7)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 6.75%, 3.50% PIK
11.00%
7/23/2019
6/30/2024
£
20,420
24,920
25,822
2.88
The Leaders Romans Bidco Limited (United Kingdom) Term Loan C
^
(2)(3)(7)(12)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 6.75%, 3.50% PIK
11.00%
7/23/2019
6/30/2024
£
3,377
4,284
4,426
0.49
Trump Card, LLC
+^*
(2)(3)(12)
Transportation: Cargo
L + 5.50%
6.50%
6/26/2018
4/21/2022
7,613
7,587
7,401
0.83
TSB Purchaser, Inc. (Teaching Strategies, LLC)
^+*
(2)(3)(12)
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
L + 6.00%
7.00%
5/14/2018
5/14/2024
28,083
27,604
27,698
3.09
Turbo Buyer, Inc. (Portfolio Holdings, Inc.)
^+*
(2)(3)(12)
Automotive
L + 5.50%
6.50%
12/2/2019
12/2/2025
32,579
31,814
32,242
3.60
9
TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2020
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated
(1)
Footnotes
Industry
Reference Rate & Spread
(2)
Interest Rate
(2)
Acquisition Date
Maturity Date
Par/ Principal Amount **
Amortized Cost
(4)
Fair Value
(5)
% of Net Assets
Tweddle Group, Inc.
^
(2)(3)
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
L + 4.50%
5.50%
9/17/2018
9/17/2023
$
1,825
$
1,807
$
1,782
0.20
%
U.S. Acute Care Solutions, LLC
*
(2)(3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 6.00%
7.00%
2/21/2019
5/15/2021
4,265
4,252
3,851
0.43
Unifrutti Financing PLC (Cyprus)
^
(7)
Beverage, Food & Tobacco
7.50%, 1.00% PIK
8.50%
9/15/2019
9/15/2026
€
4,575
4,825
5,177
0.58
US INFRA SVCS Buyer, LLC (AIMS Companies)
^
(2)(3)(12)
Environmental Industries
L + 6.00%
7.00%
4/13/2020
4/13/2026
6,564
5,915
5,829
0.65
USLS Acquisition, Inc.
^*
(2)(3)(12)
Business Services
L + 5.75%
6.75%
11/30/2018
11/30/2024
21,975
21,633
20,336
2.27
USLS Acquisition, Inc.
^*
(2)(3)(12)
Business Services
L + 5.75%
6.75%
9/3/2020
11/30/2024
—
(23)
(42)
—
VRC Companies, LLC
^+*
(2)(3)(12)
Business Services
L + 6.50%
7.50%
3/31/2017
3/31/2023
37,457
37,147
37,457
4.18
Westfall Technik, Inc.
^*
(2)(3)
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber
L + 6.25%
7.25%
9/13/2018
9/13/2024
28,254
27,974
26,024
2.91
YLG Holdings, Inc.
^
(2)(3)(12)
Consumer Services
L + 6.25%
7.25%
9/30/2020
11/1/2025
1,210
1,150
1,150
0.13
Zemax Software Holdings, LLC
^*
(2)(3)(12)
Software
L + 5.75%
6.75%
6/25/2018
6/25/2024
10,710
10,598
10,568
1.18
Zenith Merger Sub, Inc.
^+*
(2)(3)(12)
Business Services
L + 5.25%
6.25%
12/13/2017
12/13/2023
18,607
18,434
18,389
2.05
First Lien Debt Total
$
1,504,621
$
1,416,398
158.22
%
Second Lien Debt (14.77% of fair value)
Access CIG, LLC
*
(2)(3)
Business Services
L + 7.75%
7.91%
2/14/2018
2/27/2026
$
2,700
$
2,688
$
2,543
0.28
%
AI Convoy S.A.R.L (Cobham) (United Kingdom)
^
(2)(3)(7)
Aerospace & Defense
L + 8.25%
9.25%
1/17/2020
1/17/2028
30,327
29,689
31,213
3.49
Aimbridge Acquisition Co., Inc.
^
(2)(3)
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure
L + 7.50%
7.66%
2/1/2019
2/1/2027
9,241
9,100
8,043
0.90
AQA Acquisition Holding, Inc.
^+
(2)(3)
High Tech Industries
L + 8.00%
9.00%
10/1/2018
5/24/2024
40,000
39,717
39,940
4.46
Brave Parent Holdings, Inc.
^*
(2)(3)
Software
L + 7.50%
8.50%
10/3/2018
4/19/2026
19,062
18,698
18,463
2.06
Drilling Info Holdings, Inc.
^
(2)(3)
Energy: Oil & Gas
L + 8.25%
8.40%
2/11/2020
7/30/2026
18,600
18,129
18,042
2.02
Higginbotham Insurance Agency, Inc.
^
(2)(3)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 7.50%
8.50%
12/3/2019
12/19/2025
2,500
2,478
2,500
0.28
Jazz Acquisition, Inc.
^
(2)(3)
Aerospace & Defense
L + 8.00%
8.15%
6/13/2019
6/18/2027
23,450
23,141
17,278
1.93
Le Tote, Inc.
^
(2)(3)
Retail
L + 8.75%
10.25%
11/8/2019
11/8/2024
7,511
7,359
7,196
0.80
Outcomes Group Holdings, Inc.
^*
(2)(3)
Business Services
L + 7.50%
7.72%
10/23/2018
10/26/2026
4,500
4,491
4,442
0.50
Pharmalogic Holdings Corp.
^
(2)(3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 8.00%
9.00%
6/7/2018
12/11/2023
800
797
770
0.09
Quartz Holding Company (QuickBase, Inc.)
^
(2)(3)
Software
L + 8.00%
8.15%
4/2/2019
4/2/2027
11,900
11,694
11,547
1.29
Reladyne, Inc.
^+
(2)(3)
Wholesale
L + 9.50%
10.50%
4/19/2018
1/21/2023
12,242
12,121
11,861
1.32
Stonegate Pub Company Bidco Limited (United Kingdom)
^
(2)(3)(7)
Beverage, Food & Tobacco
L + 8.50%
8.86%
3/12/2020
3/12/2028
£
20,000
24,716
21,025
2.35
Tank Holding Corp.
^*
(2)(3)
Capital Equipment
L + 8.25%
8.39%
3/26/2019
3/26/2027
37,380
36,862
37,466
4.19
Ultimate Baked Goods MIDCO, LLC (Rise Baking)
^
(2)(3)
Beverage, Food & Tobacco
L + 8.00%
9.00%
8/9/2018
8/9/2026
8,333
8,199
7,808
0.87
10
TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2020
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated
(1)
Footnotes
Industry
Reference Rate & Spread
(2)
Interest Rate
(2)
Acquisition Date
Maturity Date
Par/ Principal Amount **
Amortized Cost
(4)
Fair Value
(5)
% of Net Assets
Watchfire Enterprises, Inc.
^
(2)(3)
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
L + 8.00%
9.00%
10/2/2013
10/2/2021
$
7,000
$
6,980
$
6,969
0.78
%
World 50, Inc.
^
(9)
Business Services
11.50%
11.50%
1/10/2020
1/9/2027
10,000
9,817
9,792
1.09
WP CPP Holdings, LLC (CPP)
^*
(2)(3)
Aerospace & Defense
L + 7.75%
8.75%
7/18/2019
4/30/2026
39,500
39,160
30,297
3.38
Zywave, Inc.
^
(2)(3)
High Tech Industries
L + 9.00%
10.00%
11/18/2016
11/17/2023
464
459
464
0.05
Second Lien Debt Total
$
306,295
$
287,659
32.13
%
Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated
(1)
Footnotes
Industry
Acquisition Date
Shares/ Units
Cost
Fair
Value
(5)
% of Net Assets
Equity Investments (1.69% of fair value)
ANLG Holdings, LLC
^
(6)
Capital Equipment
6/22/2018
592
$
592
$
978
0.11
%
Avenu Holdings, LLC
^
(6)
Sovereign & Public Finance
9/28/2018
172
172
259
0.03
BK Intermediate Company, LLC
^
(6)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
5/27/2020
288
288
271
0.03
Chartis Holding, LLC
^
(6)
Business Services
5/1/2019
433
433
601
0.07
CIP Revolution Holdings, LLC
^
(6)
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
8/19/2016
318
318
154
0.02
Cority Software Inc. (Canada)
^
(6)
Software
7/2/2019
250
250
280
0.03
DecoPac, Inc.
^
(6)
Non-durable Consumer Goods
9/29/2017
1,500
1,500
2,084
0.23
Derm Growth Partners III, LLC (Dermatology Associates)
^
(6)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
5/31/2016
1,000
1,000
—
—
GRO Sub Holdco, LLC (Grand Rapids)
^
(6)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
3/29/2018
500
500
—
—
K2 Insurance Services, LLC
^
(6)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
7/3/2019
433
433
556
0.06
Legacy.com, Inc.
^
(6)
High Tech Industries
3/20/2017
1,500
1,500
665
0.07
Mailgun Technologies, Inc.
^
(6)
High Tech Industries
3/26/2019
424
424
784
0.09
North Haven Goldfinch Topco, LLC
^
(6)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
6/18/2018
2,315
2,315
2,717
0.30
Paramit Corporation
^
(6)
Capital Equipment
6/17/2019
150
500
737
0.08
PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC
^
(6)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
2/1/2019
965
965
1,247
0.14
Rough Country, LLC
^
(6)
Durable Consumer Goods
5/25/2017
755
755
1,830
0.20
SiteLock Group Holdings, LLC
^
(6)
High Tech Industries
4/5/2018
446
446
560
0.06
T2 Systems Parent Corporation
^
(6)
Transportation: Consumer
9/28/2016
556
556
825
0.09
Tailwind HMT Holdings Corp.
^
(6)
Energy: Oil & Gas
11/17/2017
20
1,334
2,025
0.23
Tank Holding Corp.
^
(6)
Capital Equipment
3/26/2019
850
850
943
0.11
Titan DI Preferred Holdings, Inc. (Drilling Info)
^
(6)
Energy: Oil & Gas
2/11/2020
10,876
10,589
10,549
1.18
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TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2020
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated
(1)
Footnotes
Industry
Acquisition Date
Shares/ Units
Cost
Fair
Value
(5)
% of Net Assets
Turbo Buyer, Inc. (Portfolio Holdings, Inc.)
^
(6)
Automotive
12/2/2019
1,925
$
1,925
$
2,368
0.27
%
Tweddle Holdings, Inc.
*^
(6)
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
9/17/2018
17
—
—
—
USLS Acquisition, Inc.
^
(6)
Business Services
11/30/2018
641
641
560
0.06
W50 Parent LLC
^
(6)
Business Services
1/10/2020
500
500
542
0.06
Zenith American Holding, Inc.
^
(6)
Business Services
12/13/2017
1,564
782
1,287
0.14
Zillow Topco LP
^
(6)
Software
6/25/2018
313
312
165
0.02
Equity Investments Total
$
29,880
$
32,987
3.68
%
Total investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated
$
1,840,796
$
1,737,044
194.03
%
Investments—controlled/affiliated
Footnotes
Industry
Reference Rate & Spread
(2)
Interest
Rate
(2)
Acquisition Date
Maturity
Date
Par/
Principal
Amount
Amortized
Cost
(6)
Fair
Value
(5)
% of Net Assets
First Lien Debt (0.35% of fair value)
SolAero Technologies Corp. (A1 Term Loan)
^
(2)(3)(8)(10)
Telecommunications
L + 8.00% (100% PIK)
9.00%
4/12/2019
10/12/2022
$
3,166
$
3,166
$
1,151
0.13
%
SolAero Technologies Corp. (A2 Term Loan)
^
(2)(3)(8)(10)
Telecommunications
L + 8.00% (100% PIK)
9.00%
4/12/2019
10/12/2022
8,707
8,707
3,165
0.35
SolAero Technologies Corp. (Priority Facilities)
^
(2)(3)(10)(12)
Telecommunications
L + 6.00%
7.00%
4/12/2019
10/12/2022
2,477
2,442
2,477
0.28
First Lien Debt Total
$
14,315
$
6,793
0.76
%
Investments—controlled/affiliated
Footnotes
Industry
Acquisition Date
Shares/ Units
Cost
Fair
Value
(5)
% of Net Assets
Equity Investments (0.00% of fair value)
SolAero Technologies Corp.
^
(6)(10)
Telecommunications
4/12/2019
3
$
2,815
$
—
—
%
Equity Investments Total
$
2,815
$
—
—
%
12
TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2020
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
Investments—controlled/affiliated
Footnotes
Industry
Reference Rate & Spread
(2)
Interest Rate
(2)
Acquisition Date
Maturity Date
Par Amount/ LLC Interest
Cost
Fair
Value
(7)
% of Net Assets
Investment Fund (10.49% of fair value)
Middle Market Credit Fund, LLC, Subordinated Loan and Member's Interest
^
(7)(10)
Investment Fund
N/A
—%
2/29/2016
3/1/2021
$
216,000
$
216,001
$
204,336
22.83
%
Middle Market Credit Fund, Mezzanine Loan
^
(2)(7)(9)(10)
Investment Fund
L + 9.00%
9.23%
6/30/2016
3/22/2021
—
—
—
—
Investment Fund Total
$
216,001
$
204,336
22.83
%
Total investments—controlled/affiliated
$
233,131
$
211,129
23.59
%
Total Investments
$
2,073,927
$
1,948,173
217.62
%
^ Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by TCG BDC, Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “we,” “us,” “our,” “TCG BDC” or the “Company”). The Company has entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility (as amended, the “Credit Facility”). The lenders of the Credit Facility have a first lien security interest in substantially all of the portfolio investments held by the Company (see Note 6, Borrowings). Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of TCG BDC SPV LLC (the “SPV”) or Carlyle Direct Lending CLO 2015-1R LLC (formerly known as Carlyle GMS Finance MM CLO 2015-1 LLC) (the “2015-1 Issuer”).
+ Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, the SPV. The SPV has entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility (as amended, the “SPV Credit Facility” and, together with the Credit Facility, the “Facilities”). The lenders of the SPV Credit Facility have a first lien security interest in substantially all of the assets of the SPV (see Note 6, Borrowings). Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of the Company or the 2015-1 Issuer.
* Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, the 2015-1 Issuer, and secure the notes issued in connection with a term debt securitization completed by the Company on June 26, 2015 (see Note 7, Notes Payable). Accordingly, such assets are not available to the creditors of the Company or the SPV.
** Par amount is denominated in USD ("$") unless otherwise noted, as denominated in Euro (“€”) or British Pound (“£”).
(1)
Unless otherwise indicated, issuers of debt and equity investments held by the Company are domiciled in the United States. Under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the “Investment Company Act”), the Company would be deemed to “control” a portfolio company if the Company owned more than 25% of its outstanding voting securities and/or held the power to exercise control over the management or policies of the portfolio company. As of September 30, 2020, the Company does not “control” any of these portfolio companies. Under the Investment Company Act, the Company would be deemed an “affiliated person” of a portfolio company if the Company owns 5% or more of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities. As of September 30, 2020, the Company is not an “affiliated person” of any of these portfolio companies. Certain portfolio company investments are subject to contractual restrictions on sales.
(2)
Variable rate loans to the portfolio companies bear interest at a rate that is determined by reference to either LIBOR (“L”) or an alternate base rate (commonly based on the Federal Funds Rate or the U.S. Prime Rate), which generally resets quarterly. For each such loan, the Company has indicated the reference rate used and provided the spread and the interest rate in effect as of September 30, 2020. As of September 30, 2020, the reference rates for our variable rate loans were the 30-day LIBOR at 0.15%, the 90-day LIBOR at 0.23% and the 180-day LIBOR at 0.26%.
(3)
Loan includes interest rate floor feature, which is generally 1.00%.
(4)
Amortized cost represents original cost, including origination fees and upfront fees received that are deemed to be an adjustment to yield, adjusted for the accretion/amortization of discounts/premiums, as applicable, on debt investments using the effective interest method.
(5)
Fair value is determined in good faith by or under the direction of the Board of Directors of the Company (see Note 2, Significant Accounting Policies, and Note 3, Fair Value Measurements), pursuant to the Company’s valuation policy. The fair value of all first lien and second lien debt investments, equity investments and the investment fund was determined using significant unobservable inputs.
(6)
Security acquired in transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and may be deemed to be “restricted securities” under the Securities Act. As of September 30, 2020, the aggregate fair value of these securities is $32,987, or 3.68% of the Company’s net assets.
(7)
The Company has determined the indicated investments are non-qualifying assets under Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act. Under the Investment Company Act, the Company may not acquire any non-qualifying assets unless, at the time such acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the Company’s total assets.
(8)
Loan was on non-accrual status as of September 30, 2020.
(9)
Represents a corporate mezzanine loan, which is subordinated to senior secured term loans of the portfolio company.
13
TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2020
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
(10)
Under the Investment Company Act, the Company is deemed to be an “affiliated person” of and “control” this investment fund because the Company owns more than 25% of the investment fund’s outstanding voting securities and/or has the power to exercise control over management or policies of such investment fund. See Note 5, Middle Market Credit Fund, LLC, for more details. Transactions related to investments in controlled affiliates for the nine month period ended September 30, 2020, were as follows:
Investments—controlled/affiliated
Fair Value as of December 31, 2019
Additions/Purchases
Reductions/Sales/ Paydowns
Net Realized Gain (Loss)
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
Fair Value as of September 30, 2020
Dividend and Interest Income
Middle Market Credit Fund, LLC, Mezzanine Loan
$
93,000
$
63,500
$
(156,500)
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
3,049
Middle Market Credit Fund, LLC, Subordinated Loan and Member’s Interest
111,596
92,500
—
—
240
204,336
14,750
Total investments—controlled/affiliated
$
204,596
$
156,000
$
(156,500)
$
—
$
240
$
204,336
$
17,799
Investments—controlled/affiliated
Fair Value as of December 31, 2019
Additions/Purchases
Reductions/Sales/ Paydowns
Net Realized Gain (Loss)
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
Fair Value as of September 30, 2020
Dividend and Interest Income
SolAero Technologies Corp. (Priority Term Loan)
$
9,612
$
—
$
(7,135)
$
—
$
—
$
2,477
$
237
SolAero Technologies Corp. (A1 Term Loan)
3,166
—
—
—
(2,015)
1,151
—
SolAero Technologies Corp. (A2 Term Loan)
8,707
—
—
—
(5,542)
3,165
—
Solaero Technology Corp. (Equity)
826
—
—
—
(826)
—
—
Total investments—controlled/affiliated
$
22,311
$
—
$
(7,135)
$
—
$
(8,383)
$
6,793
$
237
(11) In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this loan, which is the amount reflected in this schedule, the Company is entitled to receive additional interest as a result of an agreement among lenders as follows: Barnes & Noble, Inc. (1.83%), Legacy.com Inc. (4.44%), and Surgical Information Systems, LLC (1.01%). Pursuant to the agreement among lenders in respect of this loan, this investment represents a first lien/last out loan, which has a secondary priority behind the first lien/first out loan with respect to principal, interest and other payments.
(12)
As of September 30, 2020, the Company had the following unfunded commitments to fund delayed draw and revolving senior secured loans:
Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated
Type
Unused Fee
Par/ Principal Amount
Fair Value
First and Second Lien Debt—unfunded delayed draw and revolving term loans commitments
Airnov, Inc. (Clariant)
Revolver
0.50%
$
1,250
$
(9)
American Physician Partners, LLC
Revolver
0.50
550
(22)
AMS Group HoldCo, LLC
Revolver
0.50
2,315
(17)
Analogic Corporation
Revolver
0.50
168
—
Apptio, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
2,367
8
Captive Resources Midco, LLC
Revolver
0.50
2,143
8
Chartis Holding, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
6,402
(27)
Chartis Holding, LLC
Revolver
0.50
2,401
(10)
Chemical Computing Group ULC (Canada)
Revolver
0.50
29
—
14
TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2020
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated
Type
Unused Fee
Par/ Principal Amount
Fair Value
CircusTrix Holdings, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00%
$
836
$
(160)
Cobblestone Intermediate Holdco LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
117
—
Comar Holding Company, LLC
Revolver
0.50
2,935
(1)
Cority Software Inc. (Canada)
Revolver
0.50
3,000
5
Diligent Corporation
Delayed Draw
1.00
141
(1)
Diligent Corporation
Revolver
0.50
47
—
Ethos Veterinary Health LLC
Delayed Draw
2.00
2,696
(62)
EvolveIP, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
3,922
(27)
EvolveIP, LLC
Revolver
0.50
2,353
(16)
FWR Holding Corporation
Revolver
0.50
4,444
(439)
iCIMS, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
1,252
(10)
Individual FoodService Holdings, LLC
Revolver
0.50
400
(30)
Individual FoodService Holdings, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
644
(49)
Innovative Business Services, LLC
Revolver
0.50
1,339
(19)
Integrity Marketing Acquisition, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
120
1
K2 Insurance Services, LLC
Revolver
0.50
2,290
(17)
K2 Insurance Services, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
1,571
(12)
Kaseya, Inc.
Delayed Draw
1.00
1,786
1
Kaseya, Inc.
Delayed Draw
0.50
882
—
Kaseya, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
787
—
Lifelong Learner Holdings, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
1,690
(240)
Lifelong Learner Holdings, LLC
Revolver
0.50
1,377
(196)
Liqui-Box Holdings, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
1,403
(20)
Mailgun Technologies, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
1,342
(35)
National Carwash Solutions, Inc.
Delayed Draw
1.00
611
(11)
National Carwash Solutions, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
5
—
National Technical Systems, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
2,500
(9)
NMI AcquisitionCo, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
1,280
(1)
Northland Telecommunications Corporation
Revolver
0.50
1,702
13
Northland Telecommunications Corporation
Revolver
0.50
1,257
10
PF Growth Partners, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
823
(89)
PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC
Revolver
0.50
881
(9)
PricewaterhouseCoopers Public Sector LLP
Revolver
0.50
6,250
(46)
QW Holding Corporation (Quala)
Delayed Draw
1.00
600
(35)
Redwood Services Group, LLC
Delayed Draw
4.25
2,500
10
RSC Acquisition, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
608
(10)
RSC Acquisition, Inc.
Delayed Draw
1.00
1,606
(26)
Smile Doctors, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
414
(16)
15
TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2020
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated
Type
Unused Fee
Par/ Principal Amount
Fair Value
Smile Doctors, LLC
Revolver
0.50%
$
424
$
(16)
SolAero Technologies Corp. (Priority Facilities)
Revolver
0.50
2,068
—
SPay, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
664
(122)
Superior Health Linens, LLC
Revolver
0.50
1,000
(10)
T2 Systems, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
2,933
(59)
Tank Holding Corp.
Revolver
0.38
43
—
The Leaders Romans Bidco Limited (United Kingdom) Term Loan C
Delayed Draw
1.69
587
(12)
Trump Card, LLC
Revolver
0.50
635
(16)
TSB Purchaser, Inc. (Teaching Strategies, LLC)
Revolver
0.50
1,342
(18)
Turbo Buyer, Inc. (Portfolio Holdings, Inc.)
Revolver
0.50
2,151
(21)
US INFRA SVCS Buyer, LLC (AIMS Companies)
Revolver
0.50
2,275
(48)
US INFRA SVCS Buyer, LLC (AIMS Companies)
Delayed Draw
1.00
26,153
(549)
USLS Acquisition, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
946
(68)
USLS Acquisition, Inc.
Delayed Draw
0.50
591
(42)
VRC Companies, LLC
Revolver
0.50
1,646
—
VRC Companies, LLC
Delayed Draw
0.75
236
—
YLG Holdings, Inc.
Delayed Draw
1.00
790
(24)
Zemax Software Holdings, LLC
Revolver
0.50
642
(8)
Zenith Merger Sub, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
1,590
(15)
Zenith Merger Sub, Inc.
Delayed Draw
1.00
2,572
(25)
Total unfunded commitments
$
125,324
$
(2,668)
As of September 30, 2020, investments at fair value consisted of the following:
Type
Amortized Cost
Fair Value
% of Fair Value
First Lien Debt (excluding First Lien/Last Out Debt)
$
1,438,903
$
1,344,575
69.01
%
First Lien/Last Out Debt
80,033
78,616
4.04
Second Lien Debt
306,295
287,659
14.77
Equity Investments
32,695
32,987
1.69
Investment Fund
216,001
204,336
10.49
Total
$
2,073,927
$
1,948,173
100.00
%
16
TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2020
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
The rate type of debt investments at fair value as of September 30, 2020 was as follows:
Rate Type
Amortized Cost
Fair Value
% of Fair Value of First and Second Lien Debt
Floating Rate
$
1,810,589
$
1,695,881
99.13
%
Fixed Rate
14,642
14,969
0.87
Total
$
1,825,231
$
1,710,850
100.00
%
The industry composition of investments at fair value as of September 30, 2020 was as follows:
Industry
Amortized Cost
Fair Value
% of Fair Value
Aerospace & Defense
$
129,261
$
116,061
5.96
%
Automotive
43,857
44,652
2.29
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
120,634
122,886
6.31
Beverage, Food & Tobacco
91,449
84,218
4.32
Business Services
156,438
152,555
7.83
Capital Equipment
47,308
48,653
2.50
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber
27,974
26,024
1.34
Construction & Building
5,160
5,249
0.27
Consumer Services
30,323
20,219
1.04
Containers, Packaging & Glass
65,595
66,354
3.41
Durable Consumer Goods
10,571
11,453
0.59
Energy: Oil & Gas
39,765
40,328
2.07
Environmental Industries
48,746
46,514
2.39
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
173,622
136,357
7.00
High Tech Industries
211,535
211,397
10.85
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure
98,893
78,895
4.05
Investment Fund
216,001
204,336
10.49
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
36,709
36,603
1.88
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription
45,660
46,654
2.39
Media: Diversified & Production
19,621
19,600
1.01
Non-durable Consumer Goods
1,500
2,084
0.11
Retail
42,601
41,974
2.15
Software
112,822
110,682
5.68
Sovereign & Public Finance
38,104
38,074
1.95
Telecommunications
134,897
116,571
5.98
Transportation: Cargo
37,704
37,639
1.93
Transportation: Consumer
35,646
35,530
1.82
Wholesale
51,531
46,611
2.39
$
2,073,927
$
1,948,173
100.00
%
17
TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2020
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
The geographical composition of investments at fair value as of September 30, 2020 was as follows:
Geography
Amortized Cost
Fair Value
% of Fair Value
Canada
$
21,650
$
22,188
1.14
%
Cyprus
4,825
5,177
0.27
Luxembourg
36,460
34,051
1.75
United Kingdom
93,322
92,198
4.73
United States
1,917,670
1,794,559
92.11
Total
$
2,073,927
$
1,948,173
100.00
%
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
18
TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
As of December 31, 2019
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated
(1)
Footnotes
Industry
Reference Rate & Spread
(2)
Interest Rate
(2)
Acquisition Date
Maturity Date
Par/ Principal Amount **
Amortized Cost
(4)
Fair Value
(5)
% of Net Assets
First Lien Debt (77.29%)
Aero Operating, LLC (Dejana Industries, Inc.)
^+*
(2) (3) (13)
Business Services
L + 7.25%
9.16%
1/5/2018
12/29/2022
$
3,517
$
3,491
$
3,449
0.36
%
Airnov, Inc.
^
(2) (3) (13)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
L + 5.25%
7.16%
12/20/2019
12/19/2025
12,813
12,602
12,601
1.32
Alpha Packaging Holdings, Inc.
+*
(2) (3)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
L + 4.25%
6.35%
6/26/2015
5/12/2020
2,836
2,836
2,822
0.30
Alpine SG, LLC
^*
(2) (3)
High Tech Industries
L + 6.50%
8.43%
2/2/2018
11/16/2022
15,301
15,187
15,244
1.59
American Physician Partners, LLC
^+*
(2) (3) (13)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 6.50%
8.58%
1/7/2019
12/21/2021
38,235
37,868
38,110
3.98
AMS Group HoldCo, LLC
^+*
(2) (3) (13)
Transportation: Cargo
L + 6.00%
8.07%
9/29/2017
9/29/2023
30,808
30,361
30,457
3.18
Analogic Corporation
^+*
(2) (3) (13)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 6.00%
7.70%
6/22/2018
6/22/2024
34,784
34,190
34,784
3.64
Anchor Hocking, LLC
^
(2) (3)
Durable Consumer Goods
L + 8.75%
10.66%
1/25/2019
1/25/2024
10,707
10,410
10,359
1.08
Apptio, Inc.
^
(2) (3) (13)
Software
L + 7.25%
8.96%
1/10/2019
1/10/2025
35,541
34,874
35,237
3.68
Aurora Lux FinCo S.Á.R.L. (Luxembourg)
^
(2) (3) (7)
Software
L + 6.00%
7.93%
12/24/2019
12/24/2026
37,500
36,563
36,563
3.82
Avenu Holdings, LLC
+*
(2) (3)
Sovereign & Public Finance
L + 5.25%
7.35%
9/28/2018
9/28/2024
38,665
38,125
37,227
3.89
Barnes & Noble, Inc.
^
(2) (3) (11)
Retail
L + 5.50%
9.07%
8/7/2019
8/7/2024
17,637
17,225
17,196
1.80
BMS Holdings III Corp.
^*
(2) (3) (13)
Construction & Building
L + 5.25%
7.35%
9/30/2019
9/30/2026
11,638
11,274
11,591
1.21
Brooks Equipment Company, LLC
+*
(2) (3)
Construction & Building
L + 5.00%
6.91%
6/26/2015
8/29/2020
2,443
2,439
2,441
0.26
Capstone Logistics Acquisition, Inc.
+*
(2) (3)
Transportation: Cargo
L + 4.50%
6.20%
6/26/2015
10/7/2021
3,976
3,962
3,894
0.41
Captive Resources Midco, LLC
^*
(2) (3) (13)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 6.00%
8.18%
6/30/2015
5/31/2025
30,301
29,814
30,158
3.15
Central Security Group, Inc.
+*
(2) (3)
Consumer Services
L + 5.63%
7.33%
6/26/2015
10/6/2021
22,634
22,531
19,466
2.04
Chartis Holding, LLC
^
(2) (3) (13)
Business Services
L + 5.25%
7.28%
5/1/2019
5/1/2025
15,926
15,538
15,723
1.64
Chemical Computing Group ULC (Canada)
^*
(2) (3) (7) (13)
Software
L + 5.25%
6.95%
8/30/2018
8/30/2023
14,674
14,567
14,539
1.52
CircusTrix Holdings, LLC
^+*
(2) (3)
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure
L + 5.50%
7.20%
2/2/2018
12/6/2021
9,397
9,342
9,242
0.97
Comar Holding Company, LLC
^+*
(2) (3) (13)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
L + 5.25%
6.96%
6/18/2018
6/18/2024
27,783
27,254
27,101
2.83
Cority Software Inc. (Canada)
^
(2) (3) (7) (13)
Software
L + 5.50%
7.57%
7/2/2019
7/2/2026
27,000
26,435
26,400
2.76
Dent Wizard International Corporation
+
(2) (3)
Automotive
L + 4.00%
5.70%
4/28/2015
4/7/2022
877
877
873
0.09
Derm Growth Partners III, LLC (Dermatology Associates)
^
(2) (3) (9)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 6.25% (100% PIK)
8.16%
5/31/2016
5/31/2022
56,310
56,026
39,716
4.15
DermaRite Industries, LLC
^*
(2) (3) (13)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 7.00%
8.70%
3/3/2017
3/3/2022
22,647
22,481
21,690
2.27
Digicel Limited (Jamaica)
^
(7)
Telecommunications
6.00%
6.00%
7/23/2019
4/15/2021
250
202
195
0.02
19
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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of December 31, 2019
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated
(1)
Footnotes
Industry
Reference Rate & Spread
(2)
Interest Rate
(2)
Acquisition Date
Maturity Date
Par/ Principal Amount **
Amortized Cost
(4)
Fair Value
(5)
% of Net Assets
Dimensional Dental Management, LLC
^
(2) (3) (11) (13)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 5.75%
10.00%
2/12/2016
2/12/2021
$
1,224
$
1,199
$
1,224
0.13
%
Dimensional Dental Management, LLC
^
(2) (3) (9) (11)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 5.75%
8.66%
2/12/2016
7/22/2020
33,674
33,301
—
—
Direct Travel, Inc.
^+*
(2) (3)
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure
L + 6.50%
8.41%
10/14/2016
12/1/2021
36,805
36,515
36,757
3.84
DTI Holdco, Inc.
*
(2) (3)
High Tech Industries
L + 4.75%
6.68%
12/18/2018
9/30/2023
1,974
1,871
1,841
0.19
Emergency Communications Network, LLC
^+*
(2) (3)
Telecommunications
L + 6.25%
8.14%
6/1/2017
6/1/2023
24,375
24,233
22,323
2.33
Ensono, LP
*
(2) (3)
Telecommunications
L + 5.25%
6.95%
4/30/2018
6/27/2025
8,537
8,452
8,537
0.89
Ethos Veterinary Health LLC
^+
(2) (3) (13)
Consumer Services
L + 4.75%
6.45%
5/17/2019
5/15/2026
10,869
10,744
10,807
1.13
EvolveIP, LLC
^+*
(2) (3)
Telecommunications
L + 5.75%
7.45%
11/26/2019
6/7/2023
34,420
33,923
34,420
3.60
Frontline Technologies Holdings, LLC
^*
(2) (3)
Software
L + 5.75%
7.85%
9/18/2017
9/18/2023
48,242
47,949
48,705
5.09
FWR Holding Corporation
^+*
(2) (3) (13)
Beverage, Food & Tobacco
L + 5.50%
7.29%
8/21/2017
8/21/2023
48,630
47,950
48,393
5.06
Green Energy Partners/Stonewall, LLC
+*
(2) (3)
Energy: Electricity
L + 5.50%
7.60%
6/26/2015
11/10/2021
19,550
19,374
18,034
1.89
GRO Sub Holdco, LLC (Grand Rapids)
^+*
(2) (3) (13)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 6.00%
8.10%
2/28/2018
2/22/2023
6,465
6,380
6,085
0.64
Hummel Station, LLC
+*
(2) (3)
Energy: Electricity
L + 6.00%
7.70%
2/3/2016
10/27/2022
14,641
14,169
12,896
1.35
Hydrofarm, LLC
^
(2) (3)
Wholesale
L+10.00% (30% Cash / 70% PIK)
11.91%
5/15/2017
5/12/2022
21,556
21,254
13,647
1.43
iCIMS, Inc.
^
(2) (3) (13)
Software
L + 6.50%
8.29%
9/12/2018
9/12/2024
23,930
23,507
23,927
2.50
Innovative Business Services, LLC
^*
(2) (3) (13)
High Tech Industries
L + 5.50%
7.53%
4/5/2018
4/5/2023
16,143
15,782
15,880
1.66
K2 Insurance Services, LLC
^+*
(2) (3) (13)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 5.00%
7.19%
7/3/2019
7/1/2024
22,027
21,487
22,062
2.31
Kaseya Inc.
^
(2) (3) (13)
High Tech Industries
L + 5.50%, 1.00% PIK
8.41%
5/3/2019
5/2/2025
19,545
19,145
19,590
2.05
Legacy.com, Inc.
^
(2) (3) (11)
High Tech Industries
L + 9.98%
11.77%
3/20/2017
3/20/2023
17,080
16,832
16,325
1.71
Lifelong Learner Holdings, LLC
^*
(2) (3) (13)
Business Services
L + 5.75%
7.51%
10/18/2019
10/18/2026
23,523
22,971
23,240
2.43
Liqui-Box Holdings, Inc.
^
(2) (3) (13)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
L + 4.50%
6.41%
6/3/2019
6/3/2024
—
(26)
(37)
—
Mailgun Technologies, Inc.
^
(2) (3) (13)
High Tech Industries
L + 5.00%
7.10%
3/26/2019
3/26/2025
11,853
11,607
11,655
1.22
National Carwash Solutions, Inc.
^+
(2) (3) (13)
Automotive
L + 6.00%
7.69%
8/7/2018
4/28/2023
9,511
9,342
9,428
0.99
National Technical Systems, Inc.
^+*
(2) (3) (13)
Aerospace & Defense
L + 6.25%
7.94%
6/26/2015
6/12/2021
27,950
27,801
27,920
2.92
NES Global Talent Finance US, LLC (United Kingdom)
+*
(2) (3) (7)
Energy: Oil & Gas
L + 5.50%
7.43%
5/9/2018
5/11/2023
9,890
9,762
9,763
1.02
20
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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of December 31, 2019
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated
(1)
Footnotes
Industry
Reference Rate & Spread
(2)
Interest Rate
(2)
Acquisition Date
Maturity Date
Par/ Principal Amount **
Amortized Cost
(4)
Fair Value
(5)
% of Net Assets
Nexus Technologies, LLC
*
(2) (3)
High Tech Industries
L + 5.50%, 1.50% PIK
8.91%
12/11/2018
12/5/2023
$
6,172
$
6,119
$
5,621
0.59
%
NMI AcquisitionCo, Inc.
^+*
(2) (3) (13)
High Tech Industries
L + 5.75%
7.45%
9/6/2017
9/6/2022
50,067
49,471
49,888
5.22
Northland Telecommunications Corporation
^*
(2) (3) (13)
Media: Broadcast & Subscription
L + 5.75%
7.46%
10/1/2018
10/1/2025
46,603
45,916
46,529
4.86
Paramit Corporation
+*
(2) (3)
Capital Equipment
L + 4.50%
6.22%
5/3/2019
5/3/2025
6,298
6,241
6,268
0.66
PF Growth Partners, LLC
^+*
(2) (3) (13)
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure
L + 5.00%
6.70%
7/1/2019
7/11/2025
7,161
7,045
7,135
0.75
Plano Molding Company, LLC
^
(2) (3)
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure
L + 7.50%
9.20%
5/1/2015
5/12/2021
14,752
14,645
14,085
1.47
PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC
+*
(2) (3) (13)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
L + 5.50%
7.19%
11/23/2018
11/23/2024
13,591
13,404
13,464
1.41
PPT Management Holdings, LLC
^
(2) (3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 6.00%, 0.75% PIK
8.66%
12/15/2016
12/16/2022
27,744
27,627
23,155
2.42
Pretium Packaging, LLC
^
(2) (3)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
L + 5.00%
6.91%
8/15/2019
11/14/2023
7,700
7,631
7,700
0.81
PricewaterhouseCoopers Public Sector LLP
^
(2) (3) (13)
Aerospace & Defense
L + 3.25%
5.16%
5/1/2018
5/1/2023
—
(105)
(46)
—
Product Quest Manufacturing, LLC
^
(2) (3) (9)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
L + 6.75%
5.75%
9/21/2017
3/31/2020
840
840
840
0.09
Propel Insurance Agency, LLC
^
(2) (3)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 4.25%
6.35%
6/1/2018
6/1/2024
2,363
2,347
2,353
0.25
QW Holding Corporation (Quala)
^+*
(2) (3) (13)
Environmental Industries
L + 5.75%
7.73%
8/31/2016
8/31/2022
43,358
42,802
43,106
4.51
Redwood Services Group, LLC
^
(2) (3)
High Tech Industries
L + 6.00%
7.91%
11/13/2018
6/6/2023
8,427
8,363
8,342
0.87
Riveron Acquisition Holdings, Inc.
^+*
(2) (3)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 6.00%
7.91%
5/22/2019
5/22/2025
19,968
19,605
19,587
2.05
RSC Acquisition, Inc.
^
(2) (3) (13)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 5.50%
7.41%
11/1/2019
11/1/2026
11,594
11,222
11,449
1.20
Sapphire Convention, Inc. (Smart City)
*+^
(2) (3) (13)
Telecommunications
L + 5.25%
7.27%
11/20/2018
11/20/2025
28,577
28,009
28,329
2.96
Smile Doctors, LLC
^*+
(2) (3) (13)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 6.00%
8.07%
10/6/2017
10/6/2022
22,227
22,136
21,996
2.30
Sovos Brands Intermediate, Inc.
+*
(2) (3)
Beverage, Food & Tobacco
L + 5.00%
7.20%
11/16/2018
11/20/2025
19,899
19,714
19,750
2.06
SPay, Inc.
^+*
(2) (3) (13)
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure
L + 5.75%
7.46%
6/15/2018
6/17/2024
20,512
20,179
18,694
1.95
Superior Health Linens, LLC
^+*
(2) (3) (13)
Business Services
L + 7.50%, 0.50% PIK
9.91%
9/30/2016
9/30/2021
21,805
21,666
19,933
2.08
Surgical Information Systems, LLC
^+*
(2) (3) (11)
High Tech Industries
L + 4.50%
7.47%
4/24/2017
4/24/2023
26,168
26,007
25,715
2.69
T2 Systems, Inc.
^+*
(2) (3) (13)
Transportation: Consumer
L + 6.75%
8.85%
9/28/2016
9/28/2022
35,648
35,159
35,648
3.73
Tank Holding Corp.
^
(2) (3) (13)
Capital Equipment
L + 4.00%
5.76%
3/26/2019
3/26/2024
—
—
—
—
The Leaders Romans Bidco Limited (United Kingdom)
^
(2) (3) (7) (13)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 6.75%, 3.50% PIK
11.01%
7/23/2019
6/30/2024
£
19,577
24,865
26,531
2.77
21
TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of December 31, 2019
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated
(1)
Footnotes
Industry
Reference Rate & Spread
(2)
Interest Rate
(2)
Acquisition Date
Maturity Date
Par/ Principal Amount **
Amortized Cost
(4)
Fair Value
(5)
% of Net Assets
Transform SR Holdings, LLC
^
(2) (3)
Retail
L + 7.25%
9.18%
2/11/2019
2/12/2024
$
19,050
$
18,887
$
18,860
1.97
%
Trump Card, LLC
^+*
(2) (3) (13)
Transportation: Cargo
L + 5.50%
7.63%
6/26/2018
4/21/2022
7,918
7,881
7,869
0.82
TSB Purchaser, Inc. (Teaching Strategies, LLC)
^+*
(2) (3) (13)
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
L + 6.00%
8.10%
5/14/2018
5/14/2024
28,294
27,726
28,105
2.94
Turbo Buyer, Inc.
^
(2) (3) (13)
Automotive
L + 6.00%
7.69%
12/2/2019
12/2/2025
27,897
27,033
27,439
2.87
Tweddle Group, Inc.
^
(2) (3)
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
L + 4.50%
6.20%
9/17/2018
9/17/2023
1,908
1,885
1,859
0.19
U.S. Acute Care Solutions, LLC
+*
(2) (3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 5.00%
6.91%
2/21/2019
5/15/2021
4,265
4,230
4,053
0.42
Unifrutti Financing PLC (Cyprus)
^
(2) (3) (7)
Beverage, Food & Tobacco
7.50%, 1.00% PIK
8.50%
9/15/2019
9/15/2026
€
4,530
4,746
4,836
0.51
USLS Acquisition, Inc.
^*
(2) (3) (13)
Business Services
L + 5.75%
7.85%
11/30/2018
11/30/2024
22,139
21,741
21,674
2.27
VRC Companies, LLC
^+*
(2) (3) (13)
Business Services
L + 6.50%
8.21%
3/31/2017
3/31/2023
57,164
56,674
57,106
5.97
Westfall Technik, Inc.
^
(2) (3) (13)
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber
L + 5.75%
7.66%
9/13/2018
9/13/2024
27,973
27,432
26,962
2.82
WP CPP Holdings, LLC (CPP)
^
(2) (3)
Aerospace & Defense
L + 3.75%
5.66%
7/18/2019
4/30/2025
20,000
19,817
19,826
2.07
Zemax Software Holdings, LLC
^*
(2) (3) (13)
Software
L + 5.75%
7.85%
6/25/2018
6/25/2024
10,146
10,013
10,087
1.05
Zenith Merger Sub, Inc.
^
(2) (3) (13)
Business Services
L + 5.25%
7.35%
12/13/2017
12/13/2023
16,530
16,321
16,405
1.72
First Lien Debt Total
$
1,725,479
$
1,707,292
$
1,641,653
171.66
%
Second Lien Debt (11.04%)
Access CIG, LLC
*
(2) (3)
Business Services
L + 7.75%
9.44%
2/14/2018
2/27/2026
$
2,700
$
2,687
$
2,681
0.28
%
Aimbridge Acquisition Co., Inc.
^*
(2) (3)
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure
L + 7.50%
9.19%
2/1/2019
2/1/2027
9,241
9,089
9,160
0.96
AQA Acquisition Holding, Inc.
^
(2) (3)
High Tech Industries
L + 8.00%
10.09%
10/1/2018
5/24/2024
40,000
39,670
39,740
4.15
Brave Parent Holdings, Inc.
^*
(2) (3)
Software
L + 7.50%
9.43%
10/3/2018
4/19/2026
19,062
18,660
18,261
1.91
Higginbotham Insurance Agency, Inc.
^
(2) (3)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 7.50%
9.20%
12/3/2019
12/19/2025
2,500
2,475
2,493
0.26
Jazz Acquisition, Inc.
^
(2) (3)
Aerospace & Defense
L + 8.00%
10.10%
6/13/2019
6/18/2027
23,450
23,117
23,225
2.43
Le Tote, Inc.
^
(2) (3)
Retail
L + 6.75%
8.66%
11/8/2019
11/8/2024
7,143
6,969
6,964
0.73
Outcomes Group Holdings, Inc.
^*
(2) (3)
Business Services
L + 7.50%
9.41%
10/23/2018
10/26/2026
4,500
4,490
4,487
0.47
Pathway Vet Alliance, LLC
^
(2) (3) (13)
Consumer Services
L + 8.50%
10.22%
11/14/2019
12/23/2025
8,050
7,814
8,074
0.84
Pharmalogic Holdings Corp.
^
(2) (3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 8.00%
9.70%
6/7/2018
12/11/2023
800
797
796
0.08
Quartz Holding Company (QuickBase, Inc.)
^
(2) (3)
Software
L + 8.00%
9.71%
4/2/2019
4/2/2027
11,900
11,677
11,662
1.22
Reladyne, Inc.
^+*
(2) (3) (13)
Wholesale
L + 9.50%
11.60%
4/19/2018
1/21/2023
12,242
12,080
12,234
1.28
Tank Holding Corp.
^*
(2) (3)
Capital Equipment
L + 8.25%
11.04%
3/26/2019
3/26/2027
37,380
36,771
37,223
3.89
Ultimate Baked Goods MIDCO, LLC (Rise Baking)
^
(2) (3)
Beverage, Food & Tobacco
L + 8.00%
9.70%
8/9/2018
8/9/2026
8,333
8,187
8,243
0.86
Watchfire Enterprises, Inc.
^
(2) (3)
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
L + 8.00%
9.95%
10/2/2013
10/2/2021
7,000
6,966
6,998
0.73
WP CPP Holdings, LLC (CPP)
^*
(2) (3)
Aerospace & Defense
L + 7.75%
9.68%
7/18/2019
4/30/2026
39,500
39,125
38,833
4.06
22
TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of December 31, 2019
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated
(1)
Footnotes
Industry
Reference Rate & Spread
(2)
Interest Rate
(2)
Acquisition Date
Maturity Date
Par/ Principal Amount **
Amortized Cost
(4)
Fair Value
(5)
% of Net Assets
Zywave, Inc.
^
(2) (3)
High Tech Industries
L + 9.00%
10.94%
11/18/2016
11/17/2023
$
3,468
$
3,432
$
3,458
0.36
%
Second Lien Debt Total
$
237,269
$
234,006
$
234,532
24.51
%
Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated
(1)
Footnotes
Industry
Acquisition Date
Shares/ Units
Cost
Fair Value
(5)
% of Net Assets
Equity Investments (0.98%)
ANLG Holdings, LLC
^
(6)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
6/22/2018
880
$
880
$
973
0.10
%
Avenu Holdings, LLC
^
(6)
Sovereign & Public Finance
9/28/2018
172
172
154
0.02
Chartis Holding, LLC
^
(6)
Business Services
5/1/2019
433
433
589
0.06
CIP Revolution Holdings, LLC
^
(6)
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
8/19/2016
318
318
444
0.05
Cority Software Inc. (Canada)
^
(6)
Software
7/2/2019
250
250
306
0.03
DecoPac, Inc.
^
(6)
Non-durable Consumer Goods
9/29/2017
1,500
1,500
1,999
0.21
Derm Growth Partners III, LLC (Dermatology Associates)
^
(6)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
5/31/2016
1,000
1,000
—
—
GRO Sub Holdco, LLC (Grand Rapids)
^
(6)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
3/29/2018
500
500
137
0.01
K2 Insurance Services, LLC
^
(6)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
7/3/2019
433
433
486
0.05
Legacy.com, Inc.
^
(6)
High Tech Industries
3/20/2017
1,500
1,500
783
0.08
Mailgun Technologies, Inc.
^
(6)
High Tech Industries
3/26/2019
424
424
605
0.06
North Haven Goldfinch Topco, LLC
^
(6)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
6/18/2018
2,315
2,315
2,542
0.27
Paramit Corporation
^
(6)
Capital Equipment
6/17/2019
150
500
501
0.05
PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC
^
(6)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
2/1/2019
965
965
1,174
0.12
Rough Country, LLC
^
(6)
Durable Consumer Goods
5/25/2017
755
755
1,225
0.13
SiteLock Group Holdings, LLC
^
(6)
High Tech Industries
4/5/2018
446
446
587
0.06
T2 Systems Parent Corporation
^
(6)
Transportation: Consumer
9/28/2016
556
556
628
0.07
Tailwind HMT Holdings Corp.
^
(6)
Energy: Oil & Gas
11/17/2017
20
2,000
2,211
0.23
Tank Holding Corp.
^
(6)
Capital Equipment
3/26/2019
850
850
1,035
0.11
Turbo Buyer, Inc.
^
(6)
Automotive
12/2/2019
1,925
1,925
1,925
0.20
Tweddle Holdings, Inc.
^*
(6)
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
9/17/2018
17
—
—
—
USLS Acquisition, Inc.
^
(6)
Business Services
11/30/2018
641
641
720
0.08
Zenith American Holding, Inc.
^
(6)
Business Services
12/13/2017
1,564
782
1,490
0.16
Zillow Topco LP
^
(6)
Software
6/25/2018
313
312
358
0.04
Equity Investments Total
$
19,457
$
20,872
2.19
%
Total investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated
$
1,960,755
$
1,897,057
198.36
%
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TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of December 31, 2019
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Investments—controlled/affiliated
Footnotes
Industry
Reference Rate & Spread
(2)
Interest Rate
(2)
Acquisition Date
Maturity Date
Par/ Principal Amount **
Amortized Cost
(4)
Fair
Value
(5)
% of Net Assets
First Lien Debt (1.01%)
SolAero Technologies Corp. (A1 Term Loan)
^
(2) (3) (9) (10)
Telecommunications
L + 8.00% (100% PIK)
9.91%
4/12/2019
10/12/2022
$
3,166
$
3,166
$
3,166
0.33
%
SolAero Technologies Corp. (A2 Term Loan)
^
(2) (3) (9) (10)
Telecommunications
L + 8.00% (100% PIK)
9.91%
4/12/2019
10/12/2022
8,707
8,707
8,707
0.91
SolAero Technologies Corp. (Priority Term Loan)
^
(2) (3) (10) (13)
Telecommunications
L + 6.00%
7.91%
4/12/2019
10/12/2022
9,612
9,507
9,612
1.00
First Lien Debt Total
$
21,485
$
21,380
$
21,485
2.24
%
Investments—controlled/affiliated
Footnotes
Industry
Acquisition Date
Shares/ Units
Cost
Fair
Value
(5)
% of Net Assets
Equity Investments (—)
SolAero Technologies Corp.
^
(6) (10)
Telecommunications
4/12/2019
3
$
2,815
$
826
0.09
%
Equity Investments Total
$
2,815
$
826
0.09
%
Investments—controlled/affiliated
Industry
Reference Rate & Spread
(2)
Interest Rate
(2)
Acquisition Date
Maturity Date
Par Amount/ LLC Interest
Cost
Fair Value
(7)
% of Net Assets
Investment Fund (9.63%)
Middle Market Credit Fund, Mezzanine Loan
^
(2) (7) (8) (10)
Investment Fund
L + 9.00%
10.97%
6/30/2016
5/18/2021
$
93,000
$
93,000
$
93,000
9.72
%
Middle Market Credit Fund, LLC, Subordinated Loan and Member's Interest
^
(7) (10)
Investment Fund
N/A
0.001%
2/29/2016
3/1/2021
123,500
123,501
111,596
11.67
%
Investment Fund Total
$
216,500
$
216,501
$
204,596
21.39
%
Total investments—controlled/affiliated
$
237,985
$
240,696
$
226,907
23.72
%
Total investments
$
2,200,733
$
2,201,451
$
2,123,964
222.08
%
^ Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by TCG BDC, Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “we,” “us,” “our,” “TCG BDC” or the “Company”). The Company has entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility (as amended, the “Credit Facility”). The lenders of the Credit Facility have a first lien security interest in substantially all of the portfolio investments held by the Company (see Note 6, Borrowings). Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of TCG BDC SPV LLC (the “SPV”) or Carlyle Direct Lending CLO 2015-1R LLC (formerly known as Carlyle GMS Finance MM CLO 2015-1 LLC) (the “2015-1 Issuer”).
+ Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, the SPV. The SPV has entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility (as amended, the “SPV Credit Facility” and, together with the Credit Facility, the “Facilities”). The lenders of the SPV Credit Facility have a first lien security interest in substantially all of the assets of the SPV (see Note 6, Borrowings). Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of the Company or the 2015-1 Issuer.
* Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, the 2015-1 Issuer, and secure the notes issued in connection with a term debt securitization completed by the Company on June 26, 2015 (see Note 7, Notes Payable). Accordingly, such assets are not available to the creditors of the Company or the SPV.
** Par amount is denominated in USD ("$") unless otherwise noted, as denominated in Euro (“€”) or British Pound (“£”).
(1)
Unless otherwise indicated, issuers of debt and equity investments held by the Company are domiciled in the United States. Under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the “Investment Company Act”), the Company would be deemed to “control” a portfolio company if the Company owned more than 25% of its outstanding voting securities and/or held the power to exercise control over the management or policies of the portfolio company. As of December 31, 2019, the Company does not “control” any of these portfolio companies.
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TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of December 31, 2019
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Under the Investment Company Act, the Company would be deemed an “affiliated person” of a portfolio company if the Company owns 5% or more of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities. As of December 31, 2019, the Company is not an “affiliated person” of any of these portfolio companies. Certain portfolio company investments are subject to contractual restrictions on sales.
(2)
Variable rate loans to the portfolio companies bear interest at a rate that is determined by reference to either LIBOR (“L”) or an alternate base rate (commonly based on the Federal Funds Rate or the U.S. Prime Rate), which generally resets quarterly. For each such loan, the Company has indicated the reference rate used and provided the spread and the interest rate in effect as of December 31, 2019. As of December 31, 2019, the reference rates for our variable rate loans were the 30-day LIBOR at 1.75%, the 90-day LIBOR at 1.91% and the 180-day LIBOR at 1.91%.
(3)
Loan includes interest rate floor feature, which is generally 1.00%.
(4)
Amortized cost represents original cost, including origination fees and upfront fees received that are deemed to be an adjustment to yield, adjusted for the accretion/amortization of discounts/premiums, as applicable, on debt investments using the effective interest method.
(5)
Fair value is determined in good faith by or under the direction of the Board of Directors of the Company (see Note 2, Significant Accounting Policies, and Note 3, Fair Value Measurements), pursuant to the Company’s valuation policy. The fair value of all first lien and second lien debt investments, equity investments and the investment fund was determined using significant unobservable inputs.
(6)
Security acquired in transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and may be deemed to be “restricted securities” under the Securities Act. As of December 31, 2019, the aggregate fair value of these securities is $21,698, or 2.60% of the Company’s net assets.
(7)
The Company has determined the indicated investments are non-qualifying assets under Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act. Under the Investment Company Act, the Company may not acquire any non-qualifying assets unless, at the time such acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the Company’s total assets.
(8)
Represents a corporate mezzanine loan, which is subordinated to senior secured term loans of the portfolio company/investment fund.
(9)
Loan was on non-accrual status as of December 31, 2019.
(10)
Under the Investment Company Act, the Company is deemed to be an “affiliated person” of and “control” this investment fund because the Company owns more than 25% of the investment fund’s outstanding voting securities and/or has the power to exercise control over management or policies of such investment fund. See Note 5, Middle Market Credit Fund, LLC, for more details. Transactions related to investments in controlled affiliates for the year ended December 31, 2019, were as follows:
Investments—controlled/affiliated
Fair Value as of December 31, 2018
Additions/Purchases
Reductions/Sales/ Paydowns
Net Realized Gain (Loss)
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
Fair Value as of December 31, 2019
Dividend and Interest Income
Middle Market Credit Fund, LLC, Mezzanine Loan
$
112,000
$
126,200
$
(145,200)
$
—
$
—
$
93,000
$
12,181
Middle Market Credit Fund, LLC, Subordinated Loan and Member’s Interest
110,295
5,500
—
—
(4,199)
111,596
15,750
Total investments—controlled/affiliated
$
222,295
$
131,700
$
(145,200)
$
—
$
(4,199)
$
204,596
$
27,931
Investments—controlled/affiliated
Fair Value as of December 31, 2018
Additions/Purchases
Reductions/Sales/ Paydowns
Net Realized Gain (Loss)
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
Fair Value as of December 31, 2019
Dividend and Interest Income
SolAero Technologies Corp.
$
17,968
$
—
$
(18,319)
$
(9,091)
$
9,442
$
—
$
—
SolAero Technologies Corp. (Priority Term Loan)
—
9,630
—
—
—
9,630
226
SolAero Technologies Corp. (A1 Term Loan)
—
3,166
—
—
—
3,166
—
SolAero Technologies Corp. (A2 Term Loan)
—
8,707
—
—
—
8,707
—
Solaero Technology Corp. (Equity)
—
2,815
—
—
(554)
2,261
—
Total investments—controlled/affiliated
$
17,968
$
24,318
$
(18,319)
$
(9,091)
$
8,888
$
23,764
$
226
(11)
In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this loan, which is the amount reflected in this schedule, the Company is entitled to receive additional interest as a result of an agreement among lenders as follows: Barnes & Noble, Inc. (1.83%), Dimensional Dental Management, LLC (4.87%), Legacy.com Inc. (3.73%) and Surgical Information Systems, LLC (1.13%). Pursuant to the agreement among lenders in respect of this loan, this investment represents a first lien/last out loan, which has a secondary priority behind the first lien/first out loan with respect to principal, interest and other payments.
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TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of December 31, 2019
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(12)
Under the Investment Company Act, the Company is deemed an “affiliated person” of this portfolio company because the Company owns 5% or more of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities. Transactions related to investments in non-controlled affiliates for the year ended December 31, 2019, were as follows:
Investments—non-controlled/affiliated
Fair Value as of December 31, 2018
Purchases/ Paid-in-kind interest
Sales/ Paydowns
Net Accretion of Discount
Net Realized Gain (Loss)
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
Fair Value as of December 31, 2019
Interest Income
TwentyEighty, Inc. - Revolver
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
1
$
—
$
(1)
$
—
$
—
TwentyEighty, Inc. - (Term A Loans)
316
—
(415)
1
101
(1)
—
19
TwentyEighty, Inc. - (Term B Loans)
6,855
230
(7,102)
76
—
(59)
—
498
TwentyEighty, Inc. - (Term C Loans)
6,981
489
(7,397)
179
—
(252)
—
692
TwentyEighty Investors LLC (Equity)
4,391
—
—
—
7,990
(4,391)
—
—
Total investments—non-controlled/affiliated
$
18,543
$
719
$
(14,914)
$
257
$
8,091
$
(4,704)
$
—
$
1,209
(13)
As of December 31, 2019, the Company had the following unfunded commitments to fund delayed draw and revolving senior secured loans:
Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated
Type
Unused Fee
Par/ Principal Amount
Fair Value
First and Second Lien Debt—unfunded delayed draw and revolving term loans commitments
Aero Operating, LLC (Dejana Industries, Inc.)
Revolver
1.00%
$
159
$
(3)
Airnov, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
1,250
(19)
American Physician Partners, LLC
Revolver
0.50
1,500
(5)
AMS Group HoldCo, LLC
Revolver
0.50
2,315
(25)
Analogic Corporation
Revolver
0.50
3,029
—
Apptio, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
2,367
(19)
BMS Holdings III Corp.
Delayed Draw
1.00
3,333
(10)
Captive Resources Midco, LLC
Revolver
0.50
2,143
(9)
Chartis Group, LLC
Revolver
0.50
2,401
(20)
Chartis Group, LLC
Delayed Draw
0.50
6,402
(52)
Chemical Computing Group ULC (Canada)
Revolver
0.50
903
(8)
Comar Holding Company, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
5,136
(103)
Comar Holding Company, LLC
Revolver
0.50
1,168
(23)
Cority Software, Inc. (Canada)
Revolver
0.50
3,000
(60)
DermaRite Industries, LLC
Revolver
0.50
807
(33)
Dimensional Dental Management, LLC
Revolver
0.50
48
—
Ethos Veterinary Health, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
2,696
(12)
Evolve IP
Revolver
0.50
2,941
—
Evolve IP
Delayed Draw
1.00
3,922
—
FWR Holding Corporation
Delayed Draw
1.00
87
—
FWR Holding Corporation
Revolver
0.50
667
(3)
GRO Sub Holdco, LLC (Grand Rapids)
Revolver
0.50
1,071
(54)
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TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of December 31, 2019
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated
Type
Unused Fee
Par/ Principal Amount
Fair Value
iCIMS, Inc.
Revolver
0.50%
$
1,252
$
—
Innovative Business Services, LLC
Revolver
0.50
2,232
(32)
K2 Insurance Services, LLC
Revolver
0.50
2,290
3
K2 Insurance Services, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
5,344
6
Kaseya Inc.
Revolver
0.50
661
1
Kaseya Inc.
Delayed Draw
0.50
1,918
4
Lifelong Learner Holdings, LLC
Revolver
0.50
1,901
(19)
Lifelong Learner Holdings, LLC
Delayed Draw
—
2,878
(29)
Liqui-Box Holdings, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
2,630
(37)
Mailgun Technologies, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
1,342
(20)
National Car Wash Solutions, LP
Revolver
0.50
310
(2)
National Car Wash Solutions, LP
Delayed Draw
1.00
1,111
(8)
National Technical Systems, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
2,500
(2)
NMI AcquisitionCo, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
1,280
(4)
Northland Telecommunications Corporation
Revolver
0.50
2,960
(4)
Pathway Vet Alliance, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
7,950
12
PF Growth Partners, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
1,028
(3)
PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC
Revolver
0.50
1,957
(16)
PricewaterhouseCoopers Public Sector LLP
Revolver
0.50
6,250
(46)
QW Holding Corporation (Quala)
Delayed Draw
1.00
809
(5)
RSC Acquisition, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
608
(4)
RSC Acquisition, Inc.
Delayed Draw
1.00
7,757
(57)
Sapphire Convention, Inc. (Smart City
Revolver
0.50
4,528
(34)
Smile Doctors, LLC
Revolver
0.50
707
(7)
Smile Doctors, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
1,477
(14)
SolAero Technologies Corp. (Priority Term Loan)
Revolver
1.00
542
—
SPay, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
682
(58)
Superior Health Linens, LLC
Revolver
0.50
693
(58)
T2 Systems, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
2,053
—
Tank Holding Corp.
Revolver
0.50
47
—
TSB Purchaser, Inc. (Teaching Strategies, LLC)
Revolver
0.50
1,342
(9)
The Leaders Romans Bidco Limited (United Kingdom)
Delayed Draw
1.69
£
3,533
(94)
Trump Card, LLC
Revolver
0.50
369
(2)
Turbo Buyer, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
2,151
(28)
Turbo Buyer, Inc.
Delayed Draw
1.00
4,904
(64)
USLS Acquisition, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
946
(19)
VRC Companies, LLC
Delayed Draw
0.75
210
—
VRC Companies, LLC
Revolver
0.50
1,119
(1)
Westfall Technik, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
431
(11)
27
TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of December 31, 2019
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated
Type
Unused Fee
Par/ Principal Amount
Fair Value
Westfall Technik, Inc.
Delayed Draw
1.00%
$
12,190
$
(304)
Zemax Software Holdings, LLC
Revolver
0.50
1,284
(7)
Zenith American Holding, Inc.
Delayed Draw
1.00
3,189
(18)
Zenith American Holding, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
3,180
(17)
Total unfunded commitments
$
149,890
$
(1,465)
As of December 31, 2019, investments at fair value consisted of the following:
Type
Amortized Cost
Fair Value
% of Fair Value
First Lien Debt (excluding First Lien/Last Out Debt)
$
1,649,721
$
1,585,042
74.63
%
First Lien/Last Out Debt
78,951
78,096
3.68
Second Lien Debt
234,006
234,532
11.04
Equity Investments
22,272
21,698
1.02
Investment Fund
216,501
204,596
9.63
Total
$
2,201,451
$
2,123,964
100.00
%
28
TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of December 31, 2019
(dollar amounts in thousands)
The rate type of debt investments at fair value as of December 31, 2019 was as follows:
Rate Type
Amortized Cost
Fair Value
% of Fair Value of First and Second Lien Debt
Floating Rate
$
1,957,730
$
1,892,639
99.73
%
Fixed Rate
4,948
5,031
0.27
Total
$
1,962,678
$
1,897,670
100.00
%
The industry composition of investments at fair value as of December 31, 2019 was as follows:
Industry
Amortized Cost
Fair Value
% of Fair Value
Aerospace & Defense
$
109,755
$
109,758
5.17
%
Automotive
39,177
39,665
1.87
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
112,248
115,119
5.42
Beverage, Food & Tobacco
80,597
81,222
3.82
Business Services
167,435
167,497
7.89
Capital Equipment
44,362
45,027
2.12
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber
27,432
26,962
1.27
Construction & Building
13,713
14,032
0.66
Consumer Services
41,089
38,347
1.81
Containers, Packaging & Glass
67,821
68,207
3.21
Durable Consumer Goods
11,165
11,584
0.55
Energy: Electricity
33,543
30,930
1.46
Energy: Oil & Gas
11,762
11,974
0.56
Environmental Industries
42,802
43,106
2.03
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
248,615
192,719
9.07
High Tech Industries
215,856
215,274
10.13
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure
96,815
95,073
4.48
Investment Fund
216,501
204,596
9.63
Media: Broadcast & Subscription
45,916
46,529
2.19
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
36,895
37,406
1.76
Non-durable Consumer Goods
1,500
1,999
0.09
Retail
43,081
43,020
2.03
Software
224,807
226,045
10.63
Sovereign & Public Finance
38,297
37,381
1.76
Telecommunications
119,014
116,115
5.47
Transportation: Cargo
42,204
42,220
1.99
Transportation: Consumer
35,715
36,276
1.71
Wholesale
33,334
25,881
1.22
Total
$
2,201,451
$
2,123,964
100.00
%
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TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of December 31, 2019
(dollar amounts in thousands)
The geographical composition of investments at fair value as of December 31, 2019 was as follows:
Geography
Amortized Cost
Fair Value
% of Fair Value
Canada
$
41,002
$
40,939
1.93
%
Cyprus
4,746
4,836
0.23
Jamaica
202
195
0.01
Luxembourg
36,563
36,563
1.72
United Kingdom
24,865
26,531
1.25
United States
2,094,073
2,014,900
94.86
Total
$
2,201,451
$
2,123,964
100.00
%
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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TCG BDC, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
As of September 30, 2020
(dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
1. ORGANIZATION
TCG BDC, Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “we,” “us,” “our,” “TCG BDC” or the “Company”) is a Maryland corporation formed on February 8, 2012, and structured as an externally managed, non-diversified closed-end investment company. The Company is managed by its investment adviser, Carlyle Global Credit Investment Management L.L.C. (“CGCIM” or “Investment Adviser”), a wholly owned subsidiary of The Carlyle Group Inc. (formerly, The Carlyle Group L.P.). The Company has elected to be regulated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the “Investment Company Act”). In addition, the Company has elected to be treated, and intends to continue to comply with the requirements to qualify annually, as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the “Code”).
The Company’s investment objective is to generate current income and capital appreciation primarily through debt investments. The Company's core investment strategy focuses on lending to U.S. middle market companies, which the Company defines as companies with approximately $25 million to $100 million of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”), which the Company believes is a useful proxy for cash flow. The Company complements this core strategy with additive, diversifying assets including, but not limited to, specialty lending investments. The Company seeks to achieve its investment objective primarily through direct origination of secured debt instruments, including first lien senior secured loans (which may include stand-alone first lien loans, first lien/last out loans and “unitranche” loans) and second lien senior secured loans (collectively, “Middle Market Senior Loans”), with the balance of its assets invested in higher yielding investments (which may include unsecured debt, mezzanine debt and investments in equities). The Middle Market Senior Loans are generally made to private U.S. middle market companies that are, in many cases, controlled by private equity firms. Depending on market conditions, the Company expects that between 70% and 80% of the value of its assets will be invested in Middle Market Senior Loans. The Company expects that the composition of its portfolio will change over time given the Investment Adviser’s view on, among other things, the economic and credit environment (including with respect to interest rates) in which the Company is operating.
The Company invests primarily in loans to middle market companies whose debt, if rated, is rated below investment grade, and, if not rated, would likely be rated below investment grade if it were rated (that is, below BBB- or Baa3, which is often referred to as “junk”). Exposure to below investment grade instruments involves certain risks, including speculation with respect to the borrower’s capacity to pay interest and repay principal.
On May 2, 2013, the Company completed its initial closing of capital commitments (the “Initial Closing”) and subsequently commenced substantial investment operations. Effective March 15, 2017, the Company changed its name from “Carlyle GMS Finance, Inc.” to “TCG BDC, Inc.” On June 19, 2017, the Company closed its initial public offering (“IPO”), issuing 9,454,200 shares of its common stock (including shares issued pursuant to the exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option on July 5, 2017) at a public offering price of $18.50 per share. Net of underwriting costs, the Company received cash proceeds of $169,488. Shares of common stock of TCG BDC began trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “CGBD” on June 14, 2017.
Until December 31, 2017, the Company was an “emerging growth company,” as that term is used in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates exceeded $700,000. Accordingly, the Company ceased to be an emerging growth company as of December 31, 2017.
The Company is externally managed by the Investment Adviser, an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Carlyle Global Credit Administration L.L.C. (the “Administrator”) provides the administrative services necessary for the Company to operate. Both the Investment Adviser and the Administrator are wholly owned subsidiaries of Carlyle Investment Management L.L.C. (“CIM”), a subsidiary of The Carlyle Group Inc. “Carlyle” refers to The Carlyle Group Inc. and its affiliates and its consolidated subsidiaries (other than portfolio companies of its affiliated funds), a global investment firm publicly traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “CG”. Refer to the sec.gov website for further information on Carlyle.
TCG BDC SPV LLC (the “SPV”) is a Delaware limited liability company that was formed on January 3, 2013. The SPV invests in first and second lien senior secured loans. The SPV is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company and is
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consolidated in these consolidated financial statements commencing from the date of its formation, January 3, 2013. Effective March 15, 2017, the SPV changed its name from “Carlyle GMS Finance SPV LLC” to “TCG BDC SPV LLC”.
On June 9, 2017, pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated May 3, 2017 (the “Agreement”), by and between the Company and NF Investment Corp. (“NFIC”), NFIC merged with and into the Company (the “NFIC Acquisition”), with the Company as the surviving entity. The NFIC Acquisition was accounted for as an asset acquisition. NFIC SPV LLC (the “NFIC SPV” and, together with the SPV, the “SPVs”) is a Delaware limited liability company that was formed on June 18, 2013. Upon the consummation of the NFIC Acquisition, the NFIC SPV became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company and is consolidated in these consolidated financial statements commencing from the closing date of the NFIC Acquisition, June 9, 2017.
On June 26, 2015, the Company completed a $400,000 term debt securitization (the “2015-1 Debt Securitization”). The notes offered in the 2015-1 Debt Securitization (the “2015-1 Notes”) were issued by Carlyle Direct Lending CLO 2015-1R LLC (formerly known as Carlyle GMS Finance MM CLO 2015-1 LLC) (the “2015-1 Issuer”), a wholly owned and consolidated subsidiary of the Company. On August 30, 2018, the 2015-1 Issuer refinanced the 2015-1 Debt Securitization (the “2015-1 Debt Securitization Refinancing”) by redeeming in full the 2015-1 Notes and issuing new notes (the “2015-1R Notes”). The 2015-1R Notes are secured by a diversified portfolio of the 2015-1 Issuer consisting primarily of first and second lien senior secured loans. Refer to Note 7, Notes Payable, for details. The 2015-1 Issuer is consolidated in these consolidated financial statements commencing from the date of its formation, May 8, 2015.
On February 29, 2016, the Company and Credit Partners USA LLC (“Credit Partners”) entered into an amended and restated limited liability company agreement, which was subsequently amended on June 24, 2016 (as amended, the “Limited Liability Company Agreement”) to co-manage Middle Market Credit Fund, LLC (“Credit Fund”). Credit Fund primarily invests in first lien loans of middle market companies. Credit Fund is managed by a six-member board of managers, on which the Company and Credit Partners each have equal representation. The Company and Credit Partners each have 50% economic ownership of Credit Fund and have commitments to fund, from time to time, capital of up to $400,000 each. Refer to Note 5, Middle Market Credit Fund, LLC, for details.
On May 5, 2020, the Company issued and sold 2,000,000 shares of cumulative convertible preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Preferred Stock"), to an affiliate of Carlyle in a private placement at a price of $25 per share. See Note 9, Net Assets, for further information about the Preferred Stock.
As a BDC, the Company is required to comply with certain regulatory requirements. As part of these requirements, the Company must not acquire any assets other than “qualifying assets” specified in the Investment Company Act unless, at the time the acquisition is made, at least 70% of its total assets are qualifying assets (with certain limited exceptions).
To qualify as a RIC, the Company must, among other things, meet certain source-of-income and asset diversification requirements and timely distribute to its stockholders generally at least 90% of its investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code, for each year. Pursuant to this election, the Company generally does not have to pay corporate level taxes on any income that it distributes to stockholders, provided that the Company satisfies those requirements.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). The Company is an investment company for the purposes of accounting and financial reporting in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946,
Financial Services—Investment Companies
(“ASC 946”)
.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, the SPVs and the 2015-1 Issuer. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. U.S. GAAP for an investment company requires investments to be recorded at fair value. The carrying value for all other assets and liabilities approximates their fair value.
The interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP for interim financial information and pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Articles 6 and 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, certain disclosures accompanying the annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP are omitted. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for the fair presentation of consolidated financial statements for the interim periods presented have been included. These adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. This Form 10-Q
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should be read in conjunction with the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. The results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for the full year.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make assumptions and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management’s estimates are based on historical experiences and other factors, including expectations of future events that management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. It also requires management to exercise judgment in the process of applying the Company’s accounting policies. Assumptions and estimates regarding the valuation of investments and their resulting impact on base management and incentive fees involve a higher degree of judgment and complexity and these assumptions and estimates may be significant to the consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates and such differences could be material.
Investments
Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains or losses are measured by the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the amortized cost basis of the investment using the specific identification method without regard to unrealized appreciation or depreciation previously recognized, and includes investments charged off during the period, net of recoveries. Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments as presented in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations reflects the net change in the fair value of investments, including the reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation or depreciation when gains or losses are realized. See Note 3 for further information about fair value measurements.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of demand deposits and highly liquid investments (e.g., money market funds, U.S. treasury notes) with original maturities of three months or less. Cash equivalents are carried at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents are held with two large financial institutions and cash held in such financial institutions may, at times, exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insured limit.
Revenue Recognition
Interest from Investments and Realized Gain/Loss on Investments
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis and includes the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Discounts from and premiums to par value on debt investments purchased are accreted/amortized into interest income over the life of the respective security using the effective interest method. The amortized cost of debt investments represents the original cost, including origination fees and upfront fees received that are deemed to be an adjustment to yield, adjusted for the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums, if any. At time of exit, the realized gain or loss on an investment is the difference between the amortized cost at time of exit and the cash received at exit using the specific identification method.
The Company has loans in its portfolio that contain payment-in-kind (“PIK”) provisions. PIK represents interest that is accrued and recorded as interest income at the contractual rates, increases the loan principal on the respective capitalization dates, and is generally due at maturity. Such income is included in interest income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the fair value of the loans in the portfolio with PIK provisions was $202,223 and $164,902, respectively, which represents approximately 10.4% and 7.8% of total investments at fair value, respectively. For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020, the Company earned $1,810 and $3,655 in PIK income, respectively. For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2019, the Company earned $2,397 and $5,687 in PIK income, respectively.
Dividend Income
Dividend income from the investment fund, Credit Fund, is recorded on the record date for the investment fund to the extent that such amounts are payable by the investment fund and are expected to be collected.
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Other Income
Other income may include income such as consent, waiver, amendment, unused, underwriting, arranger and prepayment fees associated with the Company’s investment activities as well as any fees for managerial assistance services rendered by the Company to the portfolio companies. Such fees are recognized as income when earned or the services are rendered. The Company may receive fees for guaranteeing the outstanding debt of a portfolio company. Such fees are amortized into other income over the life of the guarantee. The unamortized amount, if any, is included in other assets in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020, the Company earned $2,110 and $8,001 in other income, respectively, primarily from amendment and underwriting fees. For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2019, the Company earned $1,756 and $6,050 in other income, respectively, primarily from prepayment and underwriting fees.
Non-Accrual Income
Loans are generally placed on non-accrual status when principal or interest payments are past due 30 days or more or when there is reasonable doubt that principal or interest will be collected in full. Accrued and unpaid interest is generally reversed when a loan is placed on non-accrual status. Interest payments received on non-accrual loans may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon management’s judgment regarding collectability. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past due principal and interest are paid current and, in management’s judgment, are likely to remain current. Management may determine not to place a loan on non-accrual status if the loan has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the fair value of the loans in the portfolio on non-accrual status was $67,371 and $52,429, respectively. The remaining first and second lien debt investments were performing and current on their interest payments as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
The Facilities, Senior Notes, and 2015-1R Notes – Related Costs, Expenses and Deferred Financing Costs
The Company has entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility (as amended, the "Credit Facility") and the SPV has entered into a senior secured credit facility (as amended, the "SPV Credit Facility", and together with the Credit Facility, the "Facilities"). Interest expense and unused commitment fees on the Facilities are recorded on an accrual basis. Unused commitment fees are included in credit facility fees in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
On December 30, 2019, the Company closed a private offering of $115.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.750% Senior Unsecured Notes due December 31, 2024 (the "Senior Notes"). The Facilities, the 2015-1R Notes and the Senior Notes are recorded at carrying value, which approximates fair value.
Deferred financing costs include capitalized expenses related to the closing or amendments of the Facilities. Amortization of deferred financing costs for each credit facility is computed on the straight-line basis over the respective term of each credit facility. The unamortized balance of such costs is included in deferred financing costs in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The amortization of such costs is included in credit facility fees in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Debt issuance costs include capitalized expenses including structuring and arrangement fees related to the offering of the 2015-1R Notes and Senior Notes. Amortization of debt issuance costs for the notes is computed on the effective yield method over the term of the notes. The unamortized balance of such costs is presented as a direct deduction to the carrying amount of the notes in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The amortization of such costs is included in interest expense in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Income Taxes
For federal income tax purposes, the Company has elected to be treated as a RIC under the Code, and intends to make the required distributions to its stockholders as specified therein. In order to qualify as a RIC, the Company must meet certain minimum distribution, source-of-income and asset diversification requirements. If such requirements are met, then the Company is generally required to pay income taxes only on the portion of its taxable income and gains it does not distribute.
The minimum distribution requirements applicable to RICs require the Company to distribute to its stockholders at least 90% of its investment company taxable income (“ICTI”), as defined by the Code, each year, although depending on the level of ICTI earned in a tax year, the Company may choose to carry forward ICTI in excess of current year distributions into the next tax year. Any such carryover ICTI must be distributed before the end of that next tax year through a dividend declared prior to filing the final tax return related to the year which generated such ICTI.
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In addition, based on the excise distribution requirements, the Company is subject to a 4% nondeductible federal excise tax on undistributed income unless the Company distributes in a timely manner an amount at least equal to the sum of (1) 98% of its ordinary income for each calendar year, (2) 98.2% of capital gain net income (both long-term and short-term) for the one-year period ending October 31 in that calendar year and (3) any income realized, but not distributed, in the preceding year. For this purpose, however, any ordinary income or capital gain net income retained by the Company that is subject to corporate income tax is considered to have been distributed.
The Company evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing its consolidated financial statements to determine whether the tax positions are “more likely than not” to be sustained by the applicable tax authority. The SPVs and the 2015-1 Issuer are disregarded entities for tax purposes and are consolidated with the tax return of the Company. All penalties and interest associated with income taxes, if any, are included in income tax expense. For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020, the Company incurred $387 and $539 in excise tax expense, respectively. For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2019, the Company incurred $49 and $169 in excise tax expense, respectively.
Dividends and Distributions to Common Stockholders
To the extent that the Company has taxable income available, the Company intends to make quarterly distributions to its common stockholders. Dividends and distributions to common stockholders are recorded on the record date. The amount to be distributed is determined by the Board of Directors each quarter and is generally based upon the taxable earnings estimated by management and available cash. Net realized capital gains, if any, are generally distributed at least annually, although the Company may decide to retain such capital gains for investment.
Prior to July 5, 2017, the Company had an “opt in” dividend reinvestment plan. Effective on July 5, 2017, the Company converted the “opt in” dividend reinvestment plan to an “opt out” dividend reinvestment plan that provides for reinvestment of dividends and other distributions on behalf of the stockholders, other than those stockholders who have “opted out” of the plan. As a result of adopting the plan, if the Board of Directors authorizes, and the Company declares, a cash dividend or distribution, the stockholders who have not elected to “opt out” of the dividend reinvestment plan will have their cash dividends or distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Company’s common stock, rather than receiving cash. Each registered stockholder may elect to have such stockholder’s dividends and distributions distributed in cash rather than participate in the plan. For any registered stockholder that does not so elect, distributions on such stockholder’s shares will be reinvested by State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Company’s plan administrator, in additional shares. The number of shares to be issued to the stockholder will be determined based on the total dollar amount of the cash distribution payable, net of applicable withholding taxes. The Company intends to use primarily newly issued shares to implement the plan so long as the market value per share is equal to or greater than the net asset value per share on the relevant valuation date. If the market value per share is less than the net asset value per share on the relevant valuation date, the plan administrator would implement the plan through the purchase of common stock on behalf of participants in the open market, unless the Company instructs the plan administrator otherwise.
Functional Translations
The functional currency of the Company is the U.S. Dollar. Investments are generally made in the local currency of the country in which the investments are domiciled and are translated into U.S. Dollars with foreign currency translation gains or losses recorded within net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. Foreign currency translation gains and losses on non-investment assets and liabilities are separately reflected in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Earnings Per Common Share
The Company computes earnings per common share in accordance with ASC 260,
Earnings Per Share
("ASC 260"). Basic earnings per common share is calculated by dividing the net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations attributable to common stock by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Diluted earnings per common share reflects the assumed conversion of all dilutive securities.
Recent Accounting Standards Updates
On June 16, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13,
Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.
This ASU is intended to introduce new guidance for the accounting for credit losses on instruments within scope based on an estimate of current expected credit losses. The guidance was effective for fiscal years,
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and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company adopted the new requirement within Form 10-Q filings starting with the quarter that began January 1, 2020, which did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
In May 2020, the SEC adopted rule amendments that will impact the requirement of investment companies, including BDCs, to disclose the financial statements of certain of their portfolio companies. Under Rules 3-09 and 4-08(g) of Regulation S-X, investment companies are required to include separate financial statements or summary financial information, respectively, in their periodic reports for any portfolio company that meets the definition of "significant subsidiary." The rule amendments adopted in May 2020 create a new definition of "significant subsidiary", as set forth in Rule 1-02(w)(2) of Regulation S-X under the Securities Act, which are applicable only to investment companies. This new definition modifies the investment test and income test, and eliminates the asset test, and is intended to more accurately capture those portfolio companies that are more likely to materially impact the financial condition of an investment company. The rule amendments are effective on January 1, 2021, but voluntary compliance is permitted in advance of the effective date. The Company adopted the rule amendments for the quarter ended September 30, 2020, which did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
3. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The Company applies fair value accounting in accordance with the terms of FASB ASC Topic 820,
Fair Value Measurement
(“ASC 820”). ASC 820 defines fair value as the amount that would be exchanged to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transfer between market participants at the measurement date. The Company values securities/instruments traded in active markets on the measurement date by multiplying the closing price of such traded securities/instruments by the quantity of shares or amount of the instrument held. The Company may also obtain quotes with respect to certain of its investments, such as its securities/instruments traded in active markets and its liquid securities/instruments that are not traded in active markets, from pricing services, brokers, or counterparties (i.e., “consensus pricing”). When doing so, the Company determines whether the quote obtained is sufficient according to U.S. GAAP to determine the fair value of the security. The Company may use the quote obtained or alternative pricing sources may be utilized including valuation techniques typically utilized for illiquid securities/instruments.
Securities/instruments that are illiquid or for which the pricing source does not provide a valuation or methodology or provides a valuation or methodology that, in the judgment of the Investment Adviser or the Company’s Board of Directors, does not represent fair value shall each be valued as of the measurement date using all techniques appropriate under the circumstances and for which sufficient data is available. These valuation techniques may vary by investment and include comparable public market valuations, comparable precedent transaction valuations and/or discounted cash flow analyses. The process generally used to determine the applicable value is as follows: (i) the value of each portfolio company or investment is initially reviewed by the investment professionals responsible for such portfolio company or investment and, for non-traded investments, a standardized template designed to approximate fair market value based on observable market inputs, updated credit statistics and unobservable inputs is used to determine a preliminary value, which is also reviewed alongside consensus pricing, where available; (ii) preliminary valuation conclusions are documented and reviewed by a valuation committee comprised of members of senior management; (iii) the Board of Directors engages a third-party valuation firm to provide positive assurance on portions of the Middle Market Senior Loans and equity investments portfolio each quarter (such that each non-traded investment other than Credit Fund is reviewed by a third-party valuation firm at least once on a rolling twelve month basis) including a review of management’s preliminary valuation and conclusion on fair value; (iv) the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Audit Committee”) reviews the assessments of the Investment Adviser and the third-party valuation firm and provides the Board of Directors with any recommendations with respect to changes to the fair value of each investment in the portfolio; and (v) the Board of Directors discusses the valuation recommendations of the Audit Committee and determines the fair value of each investment in the portfolio in good faith based on the input of the Investment Adviser and, where applicable, the third-party valuation firm.
All factors that might materially impact the value of an investment are considered, including, but not limited to the assessment of the following factors, as relevant:
•
the nature and realizable value of any collateral;
•
call features, put features and other relevant terms of debt;
•
the portfolio company’s leverage and ability to make payments;
•
the portfolio company’s public or private credit rating;
•
the portfolio company’s actual and expected earnings and discounted cash flow;
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•
prevailing interest rates and spreads for similar securities and expected volatility in future interest rates;
•
the markets in which the portfolio company does business and recent economic and/or market events; and
•
comparisons to comparable transactions and publicly traded securities.
Investment performance data utilized are the most recently available financial statements and compliance certificate received from the portfolio companies as of the measurement date which in many cases may reflect a lag in information.
Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Company’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, these estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been reported had a ready market for the investments existed, and it is reasonably possible that the difference could be material.
In addition, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the realized gains or losses on investments to be different from the net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation currently reflected in the consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
U.S. GAAP establishes a hierarchical disclosure framework which ranks the level of observability of market price inputs used in measuring investments at fair value. The observability of inputs is impacted by a number of factors, including the type of investment and the characteristics specific to the investment and state of the marketplace, including the existence and transparency of transactions between market participants. Investments with readily available quoted prices or for which fair value can be measured from quoted prices in active markets generally have a higher degree of market price observability and a lesser degree of judgment applied in determining fair value.
Investments measured and reported at fair value are classified and disclosed based on the observability of inputs used in determination of fair values, as follows:
•
Level 1—inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices available in active markets for identical investments as of the reporting date. Financial instruments in in this category generally include unrestricted securities, including equities and derivatives, listed in active markets. The Company does not adjust the quoted price for these investments, even in situations where the Company holds a large position and a sale could reasonably impact the quoted price.
•
Level 2—inputs to the valuation methodology are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date and are those other than quoted prices in active markets. Financial instruments in this category generally include less liquid and restricted securities listed in active markets, securities traded in other than active markets, government and agency securities, and certain over-the-counter derivatives where the fair value is based on observable inputs.
•
Level 3—inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to overall fair value measurement. The inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation. Financial instruments in this category generally include investments in privately-held entities, collateralized loan obligations, and certain over-the-counter derivatives where the fair value is based on unobservable inputs.
In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the overall fair value measurement. The Investment Adviser’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the investment.
Transfers between levels, if any, are recognized at the beginning of the quarter in which the transfers occur. For the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, there were no transfers between levels.
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The following tables summarize the Company’s investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis by the above fair value hierarchy levels as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
September 30, 2020
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Assets
First Lien Debt
$
—
$
—
$
1,423,191
$
1,423,191
Second Lien Debt
—
—
287,659
287,659
Equity Investments
—
—
32,987
32,987
Investment Fund
Subordinated Loan and Member's Interest
—
—
204,336
204,336
Total
$
—
$
—
$
1,948,173
$
1,948,173
December 31, 2019
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Assets
First Lien Debt
$
—
$
—
$
1,663,138
$
1,663,138
Second Lien Debt
—
—
234,532
234,532
Equity Investments
—
—
21,698
21,698
Investment Fund
Mezzanine Loan
—
—
93,000
93,000
Subordinated Loan and Member's Interest
—
—
111,596
111,596
Total
$
—
$
—
$
2,123,964
$
2,123,964
The changes in the Company’s investments at fair value for which the Company has used Level 3 inputs to determine fair value and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in earnings for Level 3 investments still held are as follows:
Financial Assets
For the three month period ended September 30, 2020
First Lien Debt
Second Lien Debt
Equity Investments
Investment Fund - Mezzanine Loan
Investment Fund - Subordinated Loan and Member's Interest
Total
Balance, beginning of period
$
1,394,913
$
278,623
$
31,756
$
—
$
202,263
$
1,907,555
Purchases
59,529
—
358
—
—
59,887
Sales
(6,045)
—
—
—
—
(6,045)
Paydowns
(29,034)
(4)
(468)
—
—
(29,506)
Accretion of discount
1,269
176
6
—
—
1,451
Net realized gains (losses)
(677)
—
468
—
—
(209)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
3,236
8,864
867
—
2,073
15,040
Balance, end of period
$
1,423,191
$
287,659
$
32,987
$
—
$
204,336
$
1,948,173
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in earnings related to investments still held at the reporting date included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations
$
2,161
$
8,864
$
867
$
—
$
2,073
$
13,965
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Financial Assets
For the nine month period ended September 30, 2020
First Lien Debt
Second Lien Debt
Equity Investments
Investment Fund - Mezzanine Loan
Investment Fund - Subordinated Loan and Member's Interest
Total
Balance, beginning of period
$
1,663,138
$
234,532
$
21,698
$
93,000
$
111,596
$
2,123,964
Purchases
196,562
89,776
11,076
63,500
92,500
453,414
Sales
(242,324)
(2,760)
—
(156,500)
—
(401,584)
Paydowns
(118,446)
(15,236)
(1,492)
—
—
(135,174)
Accretion of discount
4,774
722
14
—
—
5,510
Net realized gains (losses)
(50,302)
(213)
825
—
—
(49,690)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
(30,211)
(19,162)
866
—
240
(48,267)
Balance, end of period
$
1,423,191
$
287,659
$
32,987
$
—
$
204,336
$
1,948,173
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in earnings related to investments still held at the reporting date included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations
$
(66,484)
$
(18,905)
$
866
$
—
$
240
$
(84,283)
Financial Assets
For the three month period ended September 30, 2019
First Lien Debt
Second Lien Debt
Equity Investments
Investment Fund - Mezzanine Loan
Investment Fund - Subordinated Loan and Member's Interest
Total
Balance, beginning of period
$
1,651,899
$
203,187
$
29,142
$
80,000
$
111,386
$
2,075,614
Purchases
163,807
38,823
682
32,500
—
235,812
Sales
(52,865)
—
—
—
—
(52,865)
Paydowns
(70,592)
(9,498)
—
(18,500)
—
(98,590)
Accretion of discount
2,651
216
—
—
—
2,867
Net realized gains (losses)
(10,909)
—
—
—
—
(10,909)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
(23,196)
(593)
833
—
(2,285)
(25,241)
Balance, end of period
$
1,660,795
$
232,135
$
30,657
$
94,000
$
109,101
$
2,126,688
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in earnings related to investments still held at the reporting date included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations
$
(32,745)
$
(565)
$
867
$
—
$
(2,285)
$
(34,728)
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Financial Assets
For the nine month period ended September 30, 2019
First Lien Debt
Second Lien Debt
Equity Investments
Investment Fund - Mezzanine Loan
Investment Fund - Subordinated Loan and Member's Interest
Total
Balance, beginning of period
$
1,546,271
$
178,958
$
24,633
$
112,000
$
110,295
$
1,972,157
Purchases
495,081
122,475
6,670
83,200
5,500
712,926
Sales
(68,666)
—
(4,936)
—
—
(73,602)
Paydowns
(272,814)
(71,557)
—
(101,200)
—
(445,571)
Accretion of discount
7,813
1,199
—
—
—
9,012
Net realized gains (losses)
(20,382)
—
2,657
—
—
(17,725)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
(26,507)
1,059
1,633
—
(6,694)
(30,509)
Balance, end of period
$
1,660,796
$
232,134
$
30,657
$
94,000
$
109,101
$
2,126,688
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in earnings related to investments still held as of the reporting date included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations
$
(43,879)
$
1,234
$
1,806
$
—
$
(6,694)
$
(47,533)
The Company generally uses the following framework when determining the fair value of investments that are categorized as Level 3:
Investments in debt securities are initially evaluated to determine whether the enterprise value of the portfolio company is greater than the applicable debt. The enterprise value of the portfolio company is estimated using a market approach and an income approach. The market approach utilizes market value (EBITDA) multiples of publicly traded comparable companies and available precedent sales transactions of comparable companies. The Company carefully considers numerous factors when selecting the appropriate companies whose multiples are used to value its portfolio companies. These factors include, but are not limited to, the type of organization, similarity to the business being valued, relevant risk factors, as well as size, profitability and growth expectations. The income approach typically uses a discounted cash flow analysis of the portfolio company.
Investments in debt securities that do not have sufficient coverage through the enterprise value analysis are valued based on an expected probability of default and discount recovery analysis.
Investments in debt securities with sufficient coverage through the enterprise value analysis are generally valued using a discounted cash flow analysis of the underlying security. Projected cash flows in the discounted cash flow typically represent the relevant security’s contractual interest, fees and principal payments plus the assumption of full principal recovery at the security’s expected maturity date. The discount rate to be used is determined using an average of two market-based methodologies. Investments in debt securities may also be valued using consensus pricing.
Investments in equities are generally valued using a market approach and/or an income approach. The market approach utilizes market value (EBITDA) multiples of publicly traded comparable companies and available precedent sales transactions of comparable companies. The income approach typically uses a discounted cash flow analysis of the portfolio company.
Investments in Credit Fund’s mezzanine loan are valued using collateral analysis with the expected recovery rate of principal and interest. Investments in Credit Fund’s subordinated loan and member’s interest are valued using discounted cash flow analysis with the expected discount rate, default rate and recovery rate of principal and interest.
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The following tables summarize the quantitative information related to the significant unobservable inputs for Level 3 instruments which are carried at fair value as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
Fair Value as of September 30, 2020
Valuation Techniques
Significant Unobservable Inputs
Range
Low
High
Weighted Average
Investments in First Lien Debt
$
1,235,757
Discounted Cash Flow
Discount Rate
4.47
%
18.13
%
9.08
%
128,452
Consensus Pricing
Indicative Quotes
43.20
100.00
94.05
58,982
Income Approach
Discount Rate
12.22
%
13.33
%
13.25
%
Market Approach
Comparable Multiple
6.59x
8.07x
7.40x
Total First Lien Debt
1,423,191
Investments in Second Lien Debt
247,623
Discounted Cash Flow
Discount Rate
8.23
%
14.61
%
10.44
%
40,036
Consensus Pricing
Indicative Quotes
76.70
95.81
81.24
Total Second Lien Debt
287,659
Investments in Equity
32,987
Income Approach
Discount Rate
7.25
%
13.33
%
9.06
%
Market Approach
Comparable Multiple
6.66x
16.41x
10.30x
Total Equity Investments
32,987
Investments in Investment Fund
Subordinated Loan and
Member's Interest
204,336
Discounted Cash Flow
Discount Rate
9.00
%
9.00
%
9.00
%
Discounted Cash Flow
Default Rate
3.00
%
3.00
%
3.00
%
Discounted Cash Flow
Recovery Rate
65.00
%
65.00
%
65.00
%
Total Investments in Investment Fund
204,336
Total Level 3 Investments
$
1,948,173
Fair Value as of December 31, 2019
Valuation Techniques
Significant Unobservable Inputs
Range
Low
High
Weighted Average
Investments in First Lien Debt
$
1,332,584
Discounted Cash Flow
Discount Rate
3.64
%
24.45
%
8.13
%
318,681
Consensus Pricing
Indicative Quotes
77.94
100.00
96.96
11,873
Income Approach
Discount Rate
12.22
%
19.32
%
13.16
%
Market Approach
Comparable Multiple
7.89x
8.38x
8.49x
Total First Lien Debt
1,663,138
Investments in Second Lien Debt
188,736
Discounted Cash Flow
Discount Rate
7.40
%
10.66
%
8.85
%
45,796
Consensus Pricing
Indicative Quotes
97.50
98.31
98.19
Total Second Lien Debt
234,532
Investments in Equity
21,698
Income Approach
Discount Rate
7.76
%
15.31
%
8.84
%
Market Approach
Comparable Multiple
6.37x
16.65x
9.24x
Total Equity Investments
21,698
Investment in Investment Fund
Mezzanine Loan
93,000
Collateral Analysis
Recovery Rate
100.00
%
100.00
%
100.00
%
Subordinated Loan and Member's Interest
111,596
Discounted Cash Flow
Discount Rate
10.00
%
10.00
%
10.00
%
Discounted Cash Flow
Default Rate
2.00
%
2.00
%
2.00
%
Discounted Cash Flow
Recovery Rate
75.00
%
75.00
%
75.00
%
Total Investments in Investment Fund
204,596
Total Level 3 Investments
$
2,123,964
The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s investments in first and second lien debt securities are discount rates, indicative quotes and comparable EBITDA multiples. Significant increases in discount rates in isolation would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement. Significant decreases in indicative quotes or comparable EBITDA multiples in isolation may result in a significantly lower fair value measurement.
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The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s investments in equities are discount rates and comparable EBITDA multiples. Significant increases in discount rates in isolation would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement. Significant decreases in comparable EBITDA multiples in isolation would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement.
The significant unobservable input used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s investment in the mezzanine loan of Credit Fund is the recovery rate of principal and interest. A significant decrease in the recovery rate would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement.
The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s investments in the subordinated loan and member’s interest of Credit Fund are the discount rate, default rate and recovery rate. Significant increases in the discount rate or default rate in isolation would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement. A significant decrease in the recovery rate in isolation would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement.
Financial instruments disclosed but not carried at fair value
The following table presents the carrying value and fair value of the Company’s secured borrowings and senior unsecured notes disclosed but not carried at fair value as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
September 30, 2020
December 31, 2019
Carrying Value
Fair Value
Carrying Value
Fair Value
Secured borrowings
$
513,332
$
513,332
$
616,543
$
616,543
Senior unsecured notes
115,000
115,000
115,000
115,000
Total
$
628,332
$
628,332
$
731,543
$
731,543
The carrying values of the secured borrowings and senior unsecured notes approximate their respective fair values and are categorized as Level 3 within the hierarchy. Secured borrowings are valued generally using discounted cash flow analysis. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s secured borrowings and senior unsecured notes are discount rates. Significant increases in discount rates would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement.
The following table represents the carrying values (before debt issuance costs) and fair values of the Company’s 2015-1R Notes disclosed but not carried at fair value as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
September 30, 2020
December 31, 2019
Carrying Value
Fair Value
Carrying Value
Fair Value
Aaa/AAA Class A-1-1-R Notes
$
234,800
$
227,026
$
234,800
$
233,053
Aaa/AAA Class A-1-2-R Notes
50,000
48,814
50,000
49,908
Aaa/AAA Class A-1-3-R Notes
25,000
25,020
25,000
25,163
AA Class A-2-R Notes
66,000
66,000
66,000
66,000
A Class B Notes
46,400
44,153
46,400
46,400
BBB- Class C Notes
27,000
23,031
27,000
27,000
Total
$
449,200
$
434,044
$
449,200
$
447,524
The fair value determination of the Company’s notes payable was based on the market quotation(s) received from broker/dealer(s). These fair value measurements were based on significant inputs not observable and thus represent Level 3 measurements as defined in the accounting guidance for fair value measurement.
The carrying value of other financial assets and liabilities approximates their fair value based on the short term nature of these items.
4. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Investment Advisory Agreement
On April 3, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors, including a majority of the directors who are not “interested persons” as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act (the “Independent Directors”), approved an investment advisory agreement (the “Original Investment Advisory Agreement”) between the Company and the Investment Adviser in
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accordance with, and on the basis of an evaluation satisfactory to such directors as required by, Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act.
The Original Investment Advisory Agreement was amended on September 15, 2017 (as amended, the “First Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement”) after the approval of the Company’s Board of Directors, including a majority of the Independent Directors, at an in-person meeting of the Board of Directors held on May 30, 2017 and the approval of the Company’s stockholders at a special meeting of stockholders held on September 15, 2017. On August 6, 2018, the First Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement was further amended (as amended, the “Investment Advisory Agreement”) after the approval of the Company’s Board of Directors, including a majority of the Independent Directors, at an in-person meeting of the Board of Directors held on August 6, 2018. On May 29, 2020, the Company’s Board of Directors, including a majority of the Independent Directors, approved the continuance of the Company’s Investment Advisory Agreement with the Adviser for an additional one year term.
Effective September 15, 2017, the base management fee has been calculated and payable quarterly in arrears at an annual rate of 1.50% of the average value of the gross assets at the end of the two most recently completed fiscal quarters; provided, however, effective July 1, 2018, the base management fee has been calculated at an annual rate of 1.00% of the average value of the gross assets as of the end of the two most recently completed calendar quarters that exceeds the product of (A) 200% and (B) the average value of the Company’s net asset value at the end of the two most recently completed calendar quarters. The base management fee will be appropriately adjusted for any share issuances or repurchases during such fiscal quarter and the base management fees for any partial month or quarter will be pro-rated. The Company’s gross assets exclude any cash and cash equivalents and include assets acquired through the incurrence of debt from the use of leverage.
The incentive fee has two parts. The first part is calculated and payable quarterly in arrears based on the pre-incentive fee net investment income for the immediately preceding calendar quarter. The second part is determined and payable in arrears based on capital gains as of the end of each calendar year.
Pre-incentive fee net investment income means interest income, dividend income and any other income (including any other fees (other than fees for providing managerial assistance), such as commitment, origination, structuring, diligence and consulting fees or other fees that the Company receives from portfolio companies) accrued during the calendar quarter, minus the operating expenses accrued for the quarter (including the base management fee, expenses payable under the administration agreement, and any interest expense or fees on any credit facilities or outstanding debt and dividends paid on any issued and outstanding preferred stock, but excluding the incentive fee). Pre-incentive fee net investment income includes, in the case of investments with a deferred interest feature, accrued income that the Company has not yet received in cash. Pre-incentive fee net investment income does not include any realized capital gains, realized capital losses or unrealized capital appreciation or depreciation.
Effective September 15, 2017, pre-incentive fee net investment income, expressed as a rate of return on the value of the Company’s net assets at the end of the immediately preceding calendar quarter, has been compared to a “hurdle rate” of 1.50% per quarter (6% annualized) or a “catch-up rate” of 1.82% per quarter (7.28% annualized), as applicable.
Pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Company pays its Investment Adviser an incentive fee with respect to its pre-incentive fee net investment income in each calendar quarter as follows:
•
no incentive fee based on pre-incentive fee net investment income in any calendar quarter in which its pre-incentive fee net investment income does not exceed the hurdle rate of 1.50%;
•
100% of pre-incentive fee net investment income with respect to that portion of such pre-incentive fee net investment income, if any, that exceeds the hurdle rate but is less than 1.82% in any calendar quarter (7.28% annualized). The Company refers to this portion of the pre-incentive fee net investment income (which exceeds the hurdle rate but is less than 1.82%) as the “catch-up.” The “catch-up” is meant to provide the Investment Adviser with approximately 17.5% of the Company’s pre-incentive fee net investment income as if a hurdle rate did not apply if this net investment income exceeds 1.82% in any calendar quarter; and
•
17.5% of the amount of pre-incentive fee net investment income, if any, that exceeds 1.82% in any calendar quarter (7.28% annualized) will be payable to the Investment Adviser. This reflects that once the hurdle rate is reached and the catch-up is achieved, 17.5% of all pre-incentive fee net investment income thereafter is allocated to the Investment Adviser.
The second part of the incentive fee is determined and payable in arrears as of the end of each calendar year (or upon termination of the Investment Advisory Agreement, as of the termination date), and equals 17.5% of realized capital gains, if
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any, on a cumulative basis from inception through the date of determination, computed net of all realized capital losses on a cumulative basis and unrealized capital depreciation, less the aggregate amount of any previously paid capital gain incentive fees, provided that, the incentive fee determined at the end of the first calendar year of operations may be calculated for a period of shorter than twelve calendar months to take into account any realized capital gains computed net of all realized capital losses on a cumulative basis and unrealized capital depreciation.
Below is a summary of the base management fees and incentive fees incurred during the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019.
For the three month periods ended
For the nine month periods ended
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2019
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2019
Base management fees
$
7,134
$
8,016
$
21,585
$
23,614
Incentive fees on pre-incentive fee net investment income
4,322
5,710
14,075
17,489
Realized capital gains incentive fees
—
—
—
—
Accrued capital gains incentive fees
—
—
—
—
Total capital gains incentive fees
—
—
—
—
Total incentive fees
4,322
5,710
14,075
17,489
Total base management fees and incentive fees
$
11,456
$
13,726
$
35,660
$
41,103
Accrued capital gains incentive fees are based upon the cumulative net realized and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from inception. Accordingly, the accrual for any capital gains incentive fee under U.S. GAAP in a given period may result in an additional expense if such cumulative amount is greater than in the prior period or a reduction of previously recorded expense if such cumulative amount is less than in the prior period. If such cumulative amount is negative, then there is no accrual.
As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, $11,473 and $13,236, respectively, was included in base management and incentive fees payable in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
On April 3, 2013, the Investment Adviser entered into a personnel agreement with The Carlyle Group Employee Co., L.L.C. (“Carlyle Employee Co.”), an affiliate of the Investment Adviser, pursuant to which Carlyle Employee Co. provides the Investment Adviser with access to investment professionals.
Administration Agreement
Pursuant to the Administration Agreement, the Administrator provides services and receives reimbursements equal to an amount that reimburses the Administrator for its costs and expenses and the Company’s allocable portion of overhead incurred by the Administrator in performing its obligations under the Administration Agreement, including the Company’s allocable portion of the compensation paid to or compensatory distributions received by the Company’s officers (including the Chief Compliance Officer and Treasurer) and respective staff who provide services to the Company, operations staff who provide services to the Company, and any internal audit staff, to the extent internal audit performs a role in the Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended (the “Sarbanes-Oxley Act”), internal control assessment. Reimbursement under the Administration Agreement occurs quarterly in arrears.
Unless terminated earlier, the Administration Agreement will renew automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of the Board of Directors or by a majority vote of the outstanding voting securities of the Company and (ii) the vote of a majority of the Company’s Independent Directors. On May 29, 2020, the Company's Board of Directors, including a majority of the Independent Directors, approved the continuance of the Administration Agreement for a one-year period. The Administration Agreement may not be assigned by a party without the consent of the other party and may be terminated by either party without penalty upon at least 60 days’ written notice to the other party.
For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020, the Company incurred $167 and $539, respectively, in fees under the Administration Agreement. For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2019, the Company incurred $61 and $442, respectively, in fees under the Administration Agreement. These fees are included in administrative service fees in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019,
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$85 and $77, respectively, was unpaid and included in administrative service fees payable in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Sub-Administration Agreements
On April 3, 2013, the Administrator entered into a sub-administration agreement with Carlyle Employee Co. (the “Carlyle Sub-Administration Agreement”). Pursuant to the Carlyle Sub-Administration Agreement, Carlyle Employee Co. provides the Administrator with access to personnel.
On April 3, 2013, the Administrator entered into a sub-administration agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street” and, such agreement, the “State Street Sub-Administration Agreement” and, together with the Carlyle Sub-Administration Agreement, the “Sub-Administration Agreements”). On March 11, 2015, the Company's Board of Directors, including a majority of the Independent Directors, approved an amendment to the State Street Sub-Administration Agreement. The initial term of the State Street Sub-Administration Agreement ends on April 1, 2017, and unless terminated earlier, the State Street Sub-Administration Agreement will renew automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of the Board of Directors or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Company and (ii) the vote of a majority of the Company’s Independent Directors. On May 29, 2020, the Company's Board of Directors, including a majority of the Independent Directors, approved the continuance of the State Street Sub-Administration Agreement for a one-year period. The State Street Sub-Administration Agreement may be terminated upon at least 60 days’ written notice and without penalty by the vote of a majority of the outstanding securities of the Company, or by the vote of the Board of Directors or by either party to the State Street Sub-Administration Agreement.
For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020, fees incurred in connection with the State Street Sub-Administration Agreement, which amounted to $193 and $578, respectively, were included in other general and administrative in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2019, fees incurred in connection with the State Street Sub-Administration Agreement, which amounted to $188 and $563, respectively, were included in other general and administrative in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, $958 and $380, respectively, was unpaid and included in other accrued expenses and liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
License Agreement
The Company has entered into a royalty free license agreement with CIM, which wholly owns our Adviser and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Carlyle, pursuant to which CIM has granted the Company a non-exclusive, revocable and non-transferable license to use the name and mark “Carlyle.”
Board of Directors
The Company’s Board of Directors currently consists of five members, three of whom are Independent Directors. The Board of Directors has established an Audit Committee, a Pricing Committee, a Nominating and Governance Committee and a Compensation Committee, the members of each of which consist entirely of the Company’s Independent Directors. The Board of Directors may establish additional committees in the future. For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020, the Company incurred $86 and $303, respectively, and for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2019, the Company incurred $88 and $269, respectively, in fees and expenses associated with its Independent Directors' services on the Company's Board of Directors and its committees. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, no fees or expenses associated with its Independent Directors were payable.
Transactions with Credit Fund
For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020, the Company sold 0 and 4 investments, respectively, to Credit Fund for proceeds of $0 and $62,754, respectively, and realized gain (loss) of $0 and $(2,289), respectively. For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2019, the Company sold 1 and 2 investments, respectively, to Credit Fund for proceeds of $20,771 and $35,683, respectively, and realized gains of $208 and $208, respectively. See Note 5, Middle Market Credit Fund, LLC, for further information about Credit Fund.
Issuance and Sale of Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock
On May 5, 2020, the Company issued and sold 2,000,000 shares of the Preferred Stock to an affiliate of Carlyle in a private placement at a price of $25 per share. See Note 9, Net Assets, for further information about the Preferred Stock.
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5. MIDDLE MARKET CREDIT FUND, LLC
Overview
On February 29, 2016, the Company and Credit Partners entered into the Limited Liability Company Agreement to co-manage Credit Fund, a Delaware limited liability company that is not consolidated in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Credit Fund commenced operations in May 2016 and primarily invests in first lien loans of middle market companies. Credit Fund is managed by a six-member board of managers, on which the Company and Credit Partners each have equal representation. Establishing a quorum for Credit Fund’s board of managers requires at least four members to be present at a meeting, including at least two of the Company’s representatives and two of Credit Partners’ representatives. The Company and Credit Partners each have 50% economic ownership of Credit Fund and have commitments to fund, from time to time, capital of up to $400,000 each. Funding of such commitments generally requires the approval of the board of Credit Fund, including the board members appointed by the Company. By virtue of its membership interest, the Company and Credit Partners each indirectly bear an allocable share of all expenses and other obligations of Credit Fund.
Together with Credit Partners, the Company co-invests through Credit Fund. Investment opportunities for Credit Fund are sourced primarily by the Company and its affiliates. Portfolio and investment decisions with respect to Credit Fund must be unanimously approved by a quorum of Credit Fund’s investment committee consisting of an equal number of representatives of the Company and Credit Partners. Therefore, although the Company owns more than 25% of the voting securities of Credit Fund, the Company does not believe that it has control over Credit Fund (other than for purposes of the Investment Company Act). Middle Market Credit Fund SPV, LLC (the “Credit Fund Sub”), MMCF CLO 2017-1 LLC (the “2017-1 Issuer”), MMCF CLO 2019-2, LLC (the "2019-2 Issuer", formerly known as MMCF Warehouse, LLC (the "Credit Fund Warehouse")) and MMCF Warehouse II, LLC (the "Credit Fund Warehouse II"), each a Delaware limited liability company, were formed on April 5, 2016, October 6, 2017, November 26, 2018 and August 16, 2019, respectively. Credit Fund Sub, the 2017-1 Issuer, the 2019-2 Issuer and Credit Fund Warehouse II are wholly owned subsidiaries of Credit Fund and are consolidated in Credit Fund’s consolidated financial statements commencing from the date of their respective formations. Credit Fund Sub, the 2017-1 Issuer, the 2019-2 Issuer and Credit Fund Warehouse II primarily invest in first lien loans of middle market companies. Credit Fund and its wholly owned subsidiaries follow the same Internal Risk Rating System as the Company. Refer to "Debt" below for discussions regarding the credit facilities entered into and then notes issued by such wholly-owned subsidiaries.
Credit Fund, the Company and Credit Partners entered into an administration agreement with Carlyle Global Credit Administration L.L.C., the administrative agent of Credit Fund (in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”), pursuant to which the Administrative Agent is delegated certain administrative and non-discretionary functions, is authorized to enter into sub-administration agreements at the expense of Credit Fund with the approval of the board of managers of Credit Fund, and is reimbursed by Credit Fund for its costs and expenses and Credit Fund’s allocable portion of overhead incurred by the Administrative Agent in performing its obligations thereunder.
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Selected Financial Data
Since inception of Credit Fund and through September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company and Credit Partners each made capital contributions of $1 and $1 in members’ equity, respectively, and $216,000 and $123,500 in subordinated loans, respectively, to Credit Fund. Below is certain summarized consolidated financial information for Credit Fund as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
As of
September 30, 2020
December 31, 2019
(unaudited)
Selected Consolidated Balance Sheet Information
ASSETS
Investments, at fair value (amortized cost of $1,325,843 and $1,258,157, respectively)
$
1,291,412
$
1,246,839
Cash and cash equivalents
36,122
64,787
Other assets
10,298
9,369
Total assets
$
1,337,832
$
1,320,995
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS’ EQUITY
Secured borrowings
$
485,410
$
441,077
Notes payable, net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $3,097 and $3,441, respectively
444,113
528,407
Mezzanine loans
(1)
—
93,000
Other Short-Term Borrowings
—
—
Other liabilities
18,389
32,383
Subordinated loans and members’ equity (1)
389,920
226,128
Liabilities and members’ equity
$
1,337,832
$
1,320,995
(1)
As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company's ownership interest in the subordinated loans and members’ equity was $204,336 and $111,596, respectively, and $0 and $93,000, respectively, in the mezzanine loans.
For the three month periods ended
For the nine month periods ended
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2019
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2019
(unaudited)
Selected Consolidated Statement of Operations Information:
Total investment income
$
22,863
$
24,659
$
64,276
$
70,999
Expenses
Interest and credit facility expenses
7,696
15,094
31,175
45,495
Other expenses
602
496
1,695
1,409
Total expenses
8,298
15,590
32,870
46,904
Net investment income (loss)
14,565
9,069
31,406
24,095
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
—
—
—
(8,353)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
18,351
3,107
(23,114)
13,333
Net increase (decrease) resulting from operations
$
32,916
$
12,176
$
8,292
$
29,075
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Below is a summary of Credit Fund’s portfolio, followed by a listing of the loans in Credit Fund’s portfolio as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
As of
September 30, 2020
December 31, 2019
Senior secured loans
(1)
$
1,330,670
$
1,260,582
Weighted average yields of senior secured loans based on amortized cost
(2)
5.95
%
6.51
%
Weighted average yields of senior secured loans based on fair value
(2)
6.11
%
6.55
%
Number of portfolio companies in Credit Fund
65
61
Average amount per portfolio company
(1)
$
20,472
$
20,665
Number of loans on non-accrual status
—
1
Fair value of loans on non-accrual status
$
—
$
21,150
Percentage of portfolio at floating interest rates
(3)(4)
98.3
%
98.3
%
Percentage of portfolio at fixed interest rates
(4)
1.7
%
1.7
%
Fair value of loans with PIK provisions
$
22,180
$
21,150
Percentage of portfolio with PIK provisions
(4)
1.7
%
1.7
%
(1)
At par/principal amount.
(2)
Weighted average yields include the effect of accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums and are based on interest rates as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. Weighted average yield on debt and income producing securities at fair value is computed as (a) the annual stated interest rate or yield earned plus the net annual amortization of original issue discount ("OID") and market discount earned on accruing debt included in such securities, divided by (b) total first lien and second lien debt at fair value included in such securities. Weighted average yield on debt and income producing securities at amortized cost is computed as (a) the annual stated interest rate or yield earned plus the net annual amortization of OID and market discount earned on accruing debt included in such securities, divided by (b) total first lien and second lien debt at amortized cost included in such securities. Actual yields earned over the life of each investment could differ materially from the yields presented above.
(3)
Floating rate debt investments are generally subject to interest rate floors.
(4)
Percentages based on fair value.
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of September 30, 2020
Investments
(1)
Footnotes
Industry
Reference Rate & Spread
(2)
Interest Rate
(2)
Maturity Date
Par/ Principal Amount
Amortized Cost
(4)
Fair Value
(5)
First Lien Debt (97.67% of fair value)
Achilles Acquisition, LLC
+\#
(2)(3)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 4.00%
4.19%
10/13/2025
$
29,640
$
29,535
$
29,047
Acrisure, LLC
\#
(2)(3)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 3.50%
3.65%
2/15/2027
25,699
25,669
24,769
Advanced Instruments, LLC
+*\
(2)(3)(7)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 5.25%
6.25%
10/31/2022
33,416
33,362
33,150
Alku, LLC
+#
(2)(3)
Business Services
L + 5.50%
5.81%
7/29/2026
24,875
24,657
24,723
Alpha Packaging Holdings, Inc.
+*\
(2)(3)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
L + 6.00%
7.00%
11/12/2021
16,487
16,487
16,471
AmeriLife Holdings LLC
#
(2)(3)(7)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 4.00%
4.16%
3/18/2027
9,446
9,423
9,389
Analogic Corporation
^+
(2)(3)(7)
Capital Equipment
L + 5.25%
6.25%
6/22/2024
18,905
18,883
18,870
Anchor Packaging, Inc.
^+#
(2)(3)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
L + 3.75%
3.90%
7/18/2026
24,786
24,675
24,657
API Technologies Corp.
+\
(2)(3)
Aerospace & Defense
L + 4.25%
4.40%
5/9/2026
14,813
14,748
13,734
Aptean, Inc.
+\
(2)(3)
Software
L + 4.25%
4.40%
4/23/2026
12,313
12,256
12,070
AQA Acquisition Holding, Inc.
+*\
(2)(3)(7)
High Tech Industries
L + 4.25%
5.25%
5/24/2023
18,808
18,800
18,765
Astra Acquisition Corp.
+#
(2)(3)
Software
L + 5.50%
6.50%
3/1/2027
28,855
28,450
28,933
Avalign Technologies, Inc.
+\
(2)(3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 4.50%
4.65%
12/22/2025
14,629
14,513
13,759
Big Ass Fans, LLC
+*\
(2)(3)
Capital Equipment
L + 3.75%
4.75%
5/21/2024
13,801
13,744
13,401
BK Medical Holding Company, Inc.
^+
(2)(3)(7)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 5.25%
6.25%
6/22/2024
24,226
23,997
22,347
Brooks Equipment Company, LLC
+*
(2)(3)
Construction & Building
L + 5.00%
6.00%
5/1/2021
4,582
4,581
4,579
Chemical Computing Group ULC (Canada)
^+
(2)(3)(7)
Software
L + 5.00%
6.00%
8/30/2023
14,091
13,354
13,971
Clarity Telecom LLC.
+
(2)(3)
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription
L + 4.25%
4.40%
8/30/2026
14,850
14,809
14,711
Clearent Newco, LLC
^+\
(2)(3)(7)
High Tech Industries
L + 5.50%
6.50%
3/20/2025
33,632
33,370
31,819
Datto, Inc.
+\
(2)(3)
High Tech Industries
L + 4.25%
4.40%
4/2/2026
12,344
12,287
12,244
DecoPac, Inc.
^+*\
(2)(3)(7)
Non-durable Consumer Goods
L + 4.25%
5.25%
9/29/2024
12,336
12,248
12,287
Diligent Corporation
^+
(2)(3)(7)
Telecommunications
L + 6.25%
7.25%
8/4/2025
8,705
8,423
8,634
DTI Holdco, Inc.
+*\
(2)(3)
High Tech Industries
L + 4.75%
5.75%
9/30/2023
18,739
18,646
15,975
Eliassen Group, LLC
+\
(2)(3)
Business Services
L + 4.25%
4.40%
11/5/2024
7,552
7,524
7,466
EvolveIP, LLC
^+
(2)(3)(7)
Telecommunications
L + 5.75%
6.75%
6/7/2023
19,850
19,805
19,691
Exactech, Inc.
+\#
(2)(3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 3.75%
4.75%
2/14/2025
21,584
21,465
18,994
Excel Fitness Holdings, Inc.
+#
(2)(3)
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure
L + 5.25%
6.25%
10/7/2025
24,813
24,599
22,145
Frontline Technologies Holdings, LLC
+
(2)(3)
Software
L + 5.75%
6.75%
9/18/2023
14,925
14,181
15,027
Golden West Packaging Group LLC
+*\
(2)(3)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
L + 5.75%
6.75%
6/20/2023
29,092
28,965
28,969
HMT Holding Inc.
+
(2)(3)(7)
Energy: Oil & Gas
L + 4.75%
5.75%
11/17/2023
35,727
35,335
35,531
Integrity Marketing Acquisition, LLC
^
(2)(3)(7)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 6.25%
7.25%
8/27/2025
—
(162)
240
Jensen Hughes, Inc.
+*\
(2)(3)(7)
Utilities: Electric
L + 4.50%
5.50%
3/22/2024
33,093
32,974
32,469
KAMC Holdings, Inc.
+#
(2)(3)
Energy: Electricity
L + 4.00%
4.26%
8/14/2026
13,860
13,801
12,197
KBP Investments, LLC
^+
(2)(3)(7)
Beverage, Food & Tobacco
L + 5.25%
6.25%
5/15/2023
8,512
8,264
8,263
Lionbridge Technologies, Inc.
+
(2)(3)
Business Services
L + 6.25%
7.25%
12/29/2025
24,813
24,812
25,172
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of September 30, 2020
Investments
(1)
Footnotes
Industry
Reference Rate & Spread
(2)
Interest Rate
(2)
Maturity Date
Par/ Principal Amount
Amortized Cost
(4)
Fair Value
(5)
Maravai Intermediate Holdings, LLC
+\#
(2)(3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 4.25%
5.25%
8/2/2025
$
29,400
$
29,184
$
29,271
Marco Technologies, LLC
^+\
(2)(3)(7)
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
L + 4.00%
5.00%
10/30/2023
7,332
7,290
7,332
Mold-Rite Plastics, LLC
+\
(2)(3)
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber
L + 4.25%
5.25%
12/14/2021
14,557
14,533
14,557
MSHC, Inc.
^+*\
(2)(3)(7)
Construction & Building
L + 4.25%
5.25%
12/31/2024
44,202
44,084
43,748
Newport Group Holdings II, Inc.
+\#
(2)(3)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 3.50%
3.72%
9/13/2025
23,535
23,335
22,330
Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corp.
+*\#
(2)(3)
Transportation: Cargo
L + 4.00%
5.00%
10/12/2024
38,955
38,823
36,559
Output Services Group
^+\
(2)(3)
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
L + 4.50%
5.50%
3/27/2024
19,471
19,429
13,955
PAI Holdco, Inc.
+*\
(2)(3)
Automotive
L + 4.00%
5.00%
1/5/2025
19,393
19,328
19,393
Park Place Technologies, Inc.
+\#
(2)(3)
High Tech Industries
L + 4.00%
5.00%
3/28/2025
22,387
22,321
22,387
Pasternack Enterprises, Inc.
+\
(2)(3)
Capital Equipment
L + 4.00%
5.00%
7/2/2025
22,582
22,570
22,200
Pharmalogic Holdings Corp.
+\
(2)(3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 4.00%
5.00%
6/11/2023
11,234
11,215
11,105
Premise Health Holding Corp.
+\#
(2)(3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 3.50%
3.72%
7/10/2025
13,619
13,570
13,509
Propel Insurance Agency, LLC
^+\
(2)(3)(7)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 4.25%
5.25%
6/1/2024
30,498
30,098
30,173
Q Holding Company
+*\#
(2)(3)
Automotive
L + 5.00%
6.00%
12/31/2023
21,790
21,643
21,328
QW Holding Corporation (Quala)
+*
(2)(3)(7)
Environmental Industries
L + 6.25%
7.25%
8/31/2022
12,421
12,299
11,418
Radiology Partners, Inc.
+\#
(2)(3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 4.25%
5.29%
7/9/2025
27,686
27,576
26,614
RevSpring Inc.
*\#
(2)(3)
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
L + 4.25%
4.47%
10/11/2025
29,525
29,331
29,209
Situs Group Holdings Corporation
+\
(2)(3)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 4.75%
5.75%
6/28/2025
14,827
14,730
14,566
Surgical Information Systems, LLC
+*\
(2)(3)(6)
High Tech Industries
L + 5.00%
6.00%
4/24/2023
26,168
26,039
25,906
Systems Maintenance Services Holding, Inc.
^*
(2)(3)(9)
High Tech Industries
L + 5.00%
6.00%
10/30/2023
23,581
23,505
18,389
T2 Systems, Inc.
^+*
(2)(3)(7)
Transportation: Consumer
L + 6.75%
7.75%
9/28/2022
29,193
28,771
28,570
The Original Cakerie, Ltd. (Canada)
+*\
(2)(3)
Beverage, Food & Tobacco
L + 5.00%
6.00%
7/20/2022
8,860
8,834
8,838
The Original Cakerie, Ltd. (Canada)
+*\
(2)(3)(7)
Beverage, Food & Tobacco
L + 4.50%
5.50%
7/20/2022
6,311
6,292
6,294
Thoughtworks, Inc.
*\#
(2)(3)
Business Services
L + 3.75%
4.75%
10/11/2024
11,734
11,712
11,544
U.S. Acute Care Solutions, LLC
+*\
(2)(3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 6.00%
7.00%
5/15/2021
31,293
31,246
28,257
U.S. TelePacific Holdings Corp.
+*\
(2)(3)
Telecommunications
L + 5.50%
6.50%
5/2/2023
26,660
26,533
22,867
VRC Companies, LLC
^+
(2)(3)(7)
Business Services
L + 6.50%
7.50%
3/31/2023
28,307
27,069
28,307
Welocalize, Inc.
+
(2)(3)(7)
Business Services
L + 4.50%
5.50%
12/2/2024
21,558
21,334
21,349
WRE Holding Corp.
^+*
(2)(3)(7)
Environmental Industries
L + 5.25%
6.25%
1/3/2023
8,384
8,350
8,250
Zywave, Inc.
+*\
(2)(3)(7)
High Tech Industries
L + 5.00%
6.00%
11/17/2022
18,581
18,490
18,581
First Lien Debt Total
$
1,298,014
$
1,261,275
Second Lien Debt (1.77% of fair value)
DBI Holding, LLC
^*
Transportation: Cargo
9.00% PIK
9.00%
2/1/2026
$
22,180
$
21,823
$
22,180
Zywave, Inc.
+*\
(2)(3)
High Tech Industries
L + 9.00%
10.00%
11/17/2023
647
642
647
Second Lien Debt Total
$
22,465
$
22,827
50
Investments
(1)
Footnotes
Industry
Type
Shares/Units
Cost
Fair Value
(6)
Equity Investments (0.57% of fair value)
DBI Holding, LLC
^*
Transportation: Cargo
Common Stock
2,961
$
—
$
—
DBI Holding, LLC
^*
Transportation: Cargo
Preferred Equity
13,996
5,364
7,310
Equity Investments Total
$
5,364
$
7,310
Total Investments
$
1,325,843
$
1,291,412
^ Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by Credit Fund. Credit Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with the Company (the "Credit Fund Facility"). Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of Credit Fund Sub, the 2017-1 Issuer, the 2019-2 Issuer or Credit Fund Warehouse II.
+ Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by Credit Fund Sub. Credit Fund Sub has entered into a revolving credit facility (the “Credit Fund Sub Facility”). The lenders of the Credit Fund Sub Facility have a first lien security interest in substantially all of the assets of Credit Fund Sub. Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of Credit Fund, the 2017-1 Issuer, the 2019-2 Issuer or Credit Fund Warehouse II.
* Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by the 2017-1 Issuer and secure the notes issued in connection with a $399,900 term debt securitization completed by Credit Fund on December 19, 2017 (the “2017-1 Debt Securitization”). Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of Credit Fund, Credit Fund Sub, the 2019-2 Issuer or Credit Fund Warehouse II.
\ Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by the 2019-2 Issuer and secure the notes issued in connection with a $399,900 term debt securitization completed by Credit Fund on May 21, 2019 (the “2019-2 Debt Securitization”). Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of Credit Fund, Credit Fund Sub, the 2017-1 Issuer or Credit Fund Warehouse II.
# Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by the Credit Fund Warehouse II. Credit Fund Warehouse II has entered into a revolving credit facility (the "Credit Fund Warehouse II Facility"). The lenders of the Credit Fund Warehouse II Facility have a first lien security interest in substantially all of the assets of the Credit Fund Warehouse II. Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of Credit Fund, Credit Fund Sub, the 2017-1 Issuer or the 2019-2 Issuer.
(1)
Unless otherwise indicated, issuers of investments held by Credit Fund are domiciled in the United States. As of September 30, 2020, the geographical composition of investments as a percentage of fair value was 2.26% in Canada and 97.73% in the United States. Certain portfolio company investments are subject to contractual restrictions on sales.
(2)
Variable rate loans to the portfolio companies bear interest at a rate that is determined by reference to either LIBOR or an alternate base rate (commonly based on the Federal Funds Rate or the U.S. Prime Rate), which generally resets quarterly. For each such loan, Credit Fund has indicated the reference rate used and provided the spread and the interest rate in effect as of September 30, 2020. As of September 30, 2020, the reference rates for Credit Fund’s variable rate loans were the 30-day LIBOR at 0.15%, the 90-day LIBOR at 0.23% and the 180-day LIBOR at 0.26%.
(3)
Loan includes interest rate floor feature, which is generally 1.00%.
(4)
Amortized cost represents original cost, including origination fees and upfront fees received that are deemed to be an adjustment to yield, adjusted for the accretion/amortization of discounts/premiums, as applicable, on debt investments using the effective interest method.
(5)
Fair value is determined in good faith by or under the direction of the board of managers of Credit Fund, pursuant to Credit Fund’s valuation policy, with the fair value of all investments determined using significant unobservable inputs, which is substantially similar to the valuation policy of the Company provided in Note 3, Fair Value Measurements.
(6)
In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this loan, which is the amount reflected in this schedule, Credit Fund Sub and the 2017-1 Issuer is entitled to receive additional interest as a result of an agreement among lenders as follows: Surgical Information Systems, LLC (1.01%). Pursuant to the agreement among lenders in respect of these loans, these investments represent a first lien/last out loan, which has a secondary priority behind the first lien/first out loan with respect to principal, interest and other payments.
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(7)
As of September 30, 2020, Credit Fund and Credit Fund Sub had the following unfunded commitments to fund delayed draw and revolving senior secured loans:
First Lien Debt – unfunded delayed draw and revolving term loans commitments
Type
Unused Fee
Par/ Principal Amount
Fair Value
Advanced Instruments, LLC
Revolver
0.50%
$
2,500
$
(19)
AmeriLife Holdings LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
530
(3)
Analogic Corporation
Revolver
0.50
1,975
(3)
AQA Acquisition Holding, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
2,459
(5)
BK Medical Holding Company, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
2,609
(183)
Chemical Computing Group ULC (Canada)
Revolver
0.50
873
(7)
Clearent Newco, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
2,549
(128)
DecoPac, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
2,143
(7)
Diligent Corporation
Revolver
0.50
703
(4)
Diligent Corporation
Delayed Draw
1.00
2,109
(13)
EvolveIP, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
2,240
(15)
EvolveIP, LLC
Revolver
0.50
1,345
(10)
HMT Holding Inc.
Revolver
0.50
3,351
(17)
Integrity Marketing Acquisition, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
12,000
240
Jensen Hughes, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
2,000
(35)
Jensen Hughes, Inc.
Delayed Draw
1.00
2,068
(36)
KBP Investments, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
10,190
(127)
KBP Investments, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
1,297
(16)
Marco Technologies, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
7,500
—
MSHC, Inc.
Delayed Draw
1.00
5,130
(47)
Propel Insurance Agency, LLC
Revolver
0.50
1,369
(14)
QW Holding Corporation (Quala)
Revolver
0.50
4,674
(272)
QW Holding Corporation (Quala)
Delayed Draw
1.00
161
(9)
T2 Systems, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
1,955
(39)
The Original Cakerie, Ltd. (Canada)
Revolver
0.50
1,665
(4)
VRC Companies, LLC
Delayed Draw
0.75
2,347
—
VRC Companies, LLC
Revolver
0.50
858
—
Welocalize, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
3,375
(28)
WRE Holding Corp.
Delayed Draw
1.00
563
(8)
WRE Holding Corp.
Revolver
0.50
852
(12)
Zywave, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
1,500
—
Total unfunded commitments
$
84,890
$
(821)
52
Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2019
Investments
(1)
Footnotes
Industry
Reference Rate & Spread
(2)
Interest Rate
(2)
Maturity Date
Par/ Principal Amount
Amortized Cost
(5)
Fair Value
(6)
First Lien Debt (98.11% of fair value)
Achilles Acquisition, LLC
+\#
(2) (3)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 4.00%
5.75%
10/13/2025
$
17,865
$
17,776
$
17,763
Acrisure, LLC
+\
(2) (3)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 3.75%
5.85%
11/22/2023
11,820
11,810
11,805
Acrisure, LLC
+\#
(2) (3)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 4.25%
6.35%
11/22/2023
20,674
20,639
20,674
Advanced Instruments, LLC
^+*\
(2) (3) (7)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 5.25%
6.99%
10/31/2022
35,610
35,536
35,466
Alku, LLC
+#
(2) (3)
Business Services
L + 5.50%
7.44%
7/29/2026
25,000
24,754
24,624
Alpha Packaging Holdings, Inc.
+*\
(2) (3)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
L + 4.25%
6.35%
5/12/2020
16,684
16,676
16,601
AmeriLife Group, LLC
^#
(2) (3) (7)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 4.50%
6.20%
6/5/2026
16,627
16,557
16,558
Anchor Packaging, Inc.
^#
(2) (3) (7)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
L + 4.00%
5.70%
7/18/2026
20,462
20,363
20,457
API Technologies Corp.
+\
(2) (3)
Aerospace & Defense
L + 4.25%
5.95%
5/9/2026
14,925
14,853
14,807
Aptean, Inc.
+\
(2) (3)
Software
L + 4.25%
6.34%
4/23/2026
12,406
12,344
12,385
AQA Acquisition Holding, Inc.
^*\
(2) (3) (7)
High Tech Industries
L + 4.25%
6.16%
5/24/2023
18,954
18,922
18,860
Avalign Technologies, Inc.
+\
(2) (3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 4.50%
6.70%
12/22/2025
14,741
14,610
14,626
Big Ass Fans, LLC
+*\
(2) (3)
Capital Equipment
L + 3.75%
5.85%
5/21/2024
13,909
13,841
13,903
Borchers, Inc.
+*\
(2) (3) (7)
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber
L + 4.50%
6.60%
11/1/2024
15,116
15,072
15,085
Brooks Equipment Company, LLC
*
Construction & Building
L + 5.00%
6.91%
8/29/2020
5,144
5,141
5,141
Clarity Telecom LLC.
+
(2) (3)
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription
L + 4.50%
6.20%
8/30/2026
14,963
14,915
14,902
Clearent Newco, LLC
^+\
(2) (3) (7)
High Tech Industries
L + 5.50%
7.44%
3/20/2025
29,738
29,436
29,134
Datto, Inc.
+\
(2) (3)
High Tech Industries
L + 4.25%
5.95%
4/2/2026
12,438
12,375
12,420
DecoPac, Inc.
+*\
(2) (3) (7)
Non-durable Consumer Goods
L + 4.25%
6.01%
9/29/2024
12,336
12,233
12,292
Dent Wizard International Corporation
+\
(2) (3)
Automotive
L + 4.00%
5.70%
4/7/2020
36,880
36,843
36,717
DTI Holdco, Inc.
+*\
(2) (3)
High Tech Industries
L + 4.75%
6.68%
9/30/2023
18,885
18,771
17,611
Eliassen Group, LLC
+\
(2) (3)
Business Services
L + 4.50%
6.20%
11/5/2024
7,581
7,548
7,579
EIP Merger Sub, LLC (Evolve IP)
^+
(2) (3) (7)
Telecommunications
L + 5.75%
7.45%
6/7/2023
19,661
19,605
19,661
Exactech, Inc.
+\#
(2) (3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 3.75%
5.45%
2/14/2025
21,772
21,634
21,751
Excel Fitness Holdings, Inc.
+#
(2) (3)
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure
L + 5.25%
6.95%
10/7/2025
25,000
24,758
24,875
Golden West Packaging Group LLC
+*\
(2) (3)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
L + 5.75%
7.45%
6/20/2023
29,464
29,303
29,072
HMT Holding Inc.
^+*\
(2) (3) (7)
Energy: Oil & Gas
L + 5.00%
6.74%
11/17/2023
33,157
32,678
32,972
Jensen Hughes, Inc.
^+*\
(2) (3) (7)
Utilities: Electric
L + 4.50%
6.24%
3/22/2024
33,909
33,757
33,550
KAMC Holdings, Inc.
+#
(2) (3)
Energy: Electricity
L + 4.00%
5.91%
8/14/2026
13,965
13,899
13,881
MAG DS Corp.
^+\
(2) (3) (7)
Aerospace & Defense
L + 4.75%
6.46%
6/6/2025
28,471
28,242
28,286
Maravai Intermediate Holdings, LLC
+\#
(2) (3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 4.25%
6.00%
8/2/2025
29,625
29,378
29,400
Marco Technologies, LLC
^+\
(2) (3) (7)
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
L + 4.25%
6.16%
10/30/2023
7,463
7,410
7,463
Mold-Rite Plastics, LLC
+\
(2) (3)
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber
L + 4.25%
5.95%
12/14/2021
$
14,557
$
14,519
$
14,524
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2019
Investments
(1)
Footnotes
Industry
Reference Rate & Spread
(2)
Interest Rate
(2)
Maturity Date
Par/ Principal Amount
Amortized Cost
(5)
Fair Value
(6)
MSHC, Inc.
^+*\
(2) (3) (7)
Construction & Building
L + 4.25%
5.95%
12/31/2024
38,251
38,138
38,166
Newport Group Holdings II, Inc.
+\#
(2) (3)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 3.75%
5.65%
9/13/2025
23,715
23,487
23,663
Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corp.
+*\#
(2) (3)
Transportation: Cargo
L + 4.00%
5.70%
10/12/2024
39,013
38,859
38,763
Output Services Group
^+\
(2) (3) (7)
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
L + 4.50%
6.20%
3/27/2024
19,621
19,570
19,469
PAI Holdco, Inc.
+*\
(2) (3)
Automotive
L + 4.25%
6.35%
1/5/2025
19,532
19,458
19,532
Park Place Technologies, Inc.
+\#
(2) (3)
High Tech Industries
L + 4.00%
5.70%
3/28/2025
22,566
22,489
22,566
Pasternack Enterprises, Inc.
+\
(2) (3)
Capital Equipment
L + 4.00%
5.70%
7/2/2025
22,755
22,742
22,653
Pathway Vet Alliance LLC
+\
(2) (3) (7)
Consumer Services
L + 4.50%
6.21%
12/20/2024
19,085
18,708
19,217
Pharmalogic Holdings Corp.
+\
(2) (3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 4.00%
5.70%
6/11/2023
11,320
11,296
11,302
Premise Health Holding Corp.
^+\#
(2) (3) (7)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 3.50%
5.60%
7/10/2025
13,723
13,665
13,501
Propel Insurance Agency, LLC
^+\
(2) (3) (7)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 4.25%
6.35%
6/1/2024
22,532
22,056
22,395
Q Holding Company
+*\#
(2) (3)
Automotive
L + 5.00%
6.70%
12/31/2023
21,955
21,777
21,922
QW Holding Corporation (Quala)
^+*
(2) (3) (7)
Environmental Industries
L + 5.75%
7.73%
8/31/2022
11,630
11,449
11,531
Radiology Partners, Inc.
+\#
(2) (3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 4.75%
6.66%
7/9/2025
28,719
28,590
28,768
RevSpring Inc.
+*\#
(2) (3)
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
L + 4.00%
5.95%
10/11/2025
24,750
24,631
24,608
Situs Group Holdings Corporation
^+\
(2) (3) (7)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 4.75%
6.45%
6/28/2025
13,715
13,621
13,697
Systems Maintenance Services Holding, Inc.
+*
(2) (3)
High Tech Industries
L + 5.00%
6.70%
10/30/2023
23,765
23,672
18,180
Surgical Information Systems, LLC
+*\
(2) (3) (6)
High Tech Industries
L + 4.75%
7.47%
4/24/2023
26,168
26,005
25,715
T2 Systems, Inc.
^+*
(2) (3) (7)
Transportation: Consumer
L + 6.75%
8.85%
9/28/2022
18,045
17,789
18,045
The Original Cakerie, Ltd. (Canada)
+*
(2) (3) (7)
Beverage, Food & Tobacco
L + 5.00%
6.84%
7/20/2022
8,928
8,897
8,887
The Original Cakerie, Ltd. (Canada)
^*
(2) (3) (7)
Beverage, Food & Tobacco
L + 4.50%
6.34%
7/20/2022
6,826
6,801
6,790
ThoughtWorks, Inc.
+*\
(2) (3)
Business Services
L + 4.00%
5.70%
10/11/2024
11,824
11,794
11,824
U.S. Acute Care Solutions, LLC
+*\
(2) (3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 5.00%
6.91%
5/15/2021
31,431
31,331
29,869
U.S. TelePacific Holdings Corp.
+*\
(2) (3)
Telecommunications
L + 5.00%
7.10%
5/2/2023
26,660
26,499
25,430
Valet Waste Holdings, Inc.
+\
(2) (3)
Construction & Building
L + 3.75%
5.70%
9/28/2025
11,850
11,825
11,688
Welocalize, Inc.
+^
(2) (3) (7)
Business Services
L + 4.50%
6.21%
12/2/2024
23,038
22,788
22,787
WIRB - Copernicus Group, Inc.
+*\
(2) (3) (7)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 4.25%
5.95%
8/15/2022
20,888
20,822
20,887
WRE Holding Corp.
^+*
(2) (3) (7)
Environmental Industries
L + 5.00%
6.91%
1/3/2023
7,431
7,372
7,304
Zywave, Inc.
+*\
(2) (3) (7)
High Tech Industries
L + 5.00%
6.93%
11/17/2022
19,228
19,107
19,211
First Lien Debt Total
$
1,231,436
$
1,223,215
Second Lien Debt (1.75% of fair value)
DBI Holding, LLC
^*
(2) (3) (8)
Transportation: Cargo
9.00% PIK
8.00%
2/1/2026
$
21,150
$
20,697
$
21,150
Zywave, Inc.
*
(2) (3)
High Tech Industries
L + 9.00%
10.94%
11/17/2023
$
666
660
664
Second Lien Debt Total
$
21,357
$
21,814
Equity Investments (0.15%of fair value)
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2019
Investments
(1)
Footnotes
Industry
Reference Rate & Spread
(2)
Interest Rate
(2)
Maturity Date
Par/ Principal Amount
Amortized Cost
(5)
Fair Value
(6)
DBI Holding, LLC
^
Transportation: Cargo
$
16,957
$
5,364
$
1,810
Equity Investments Total
$
5,364
$
1,810
Total Investments
$
1,258,157
$
1,246,839
^ Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by Credit Fund. Credit Fund has entered into the Credit Fund Facility. Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of Credit Fund Sub, the 2017-1 Issuer, the 2019-2 Issuer or Credit Fund Warehouse II.
+ Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by Credit Fund Sub. Credit Fund Sub has entered into the Credit Fund Sub Facility. The lenders of the Credit Fund Sub Facility have a first lien security interest in substantially all of the assets of Credit Fund Sub. Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of Credit Fund, the 2017-1 Issuer, the 2019-2 Issuer or Credit Fund Warehouse II.
* Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by the 2017-1 Issuer and secure the notes issued in connection with the 2017-1 Debt Securitization. Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of Credit Fund, Credit Fund Sub, the 2019-2 Issuer or Credit Fund Warehouse II.
\ Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by the 2019-2 Issuer and secure the notes issued in connection with the 2019-2 Debt Securitization. Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of Credit Fund, Credit Fund Sub, the 2017-1 Issuer or Credit Fund Warehouse II.
# Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by the Credit Fund Warehouse II. Credit Fund Warehouse II has entered into the Credit Fund Warehouse II Facility. The lenders of the Credit Fund Warehouse II Facility have a first lien security interest in substantially all of the assets of the Credit Fund Warehouse II. Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of Credit Fund, Credit Fund Sub, the 2017-1 Issuer or the 2019-2 Issuer.
(1)
Unless otherwise indicated, issuers of investments held by Credit Fund are domiciled in the United States. As of December 31, 2019, the geographical composition of investments as a percentage of fair value was 1.26% in Canada and 98.74% in the United States. Certain portfolio company investments are subject to contractual restrictions on sales.
(2)
Variable rate loans to the portfolio companies bear interest at a rate that is determined by reference to either LIBOR or an alternate base rate (commonly based on the Federal Funds Rate or the U.S. Prime Rate), which generally resets quarterly. For each such loan, Credit Fund has indicated the reference rate used and provided the spread and the interest rate in effect as of December 31, 2019. As of December 31, 2019, the reference rates for Credit Fund's variable rate loans were the 30-day LIBOR at 1.75%, the 90-day LIBOR at 1.91% and the 180-day LIBOR at 1.91%.
(3)
Loan includes interest rate floor feature, which is generally 1.00%.
(4)
Amortized cost represents original cost, including origination fees and upfront fees received that are deemed to be an adjustment to yield, adjusted for the accretion/amortization of discounts/premiums, as applicable, on debt investments using the effective interest method.
(5)
Fair value is determined in good faith by or under the direction of the board of managers of Credit Fund, pursuant to Credit Fund’s valuation policy, with the fair value of all investments determined using significant unobservable inputs, which is substantially similar to the valuation policy of the Company provided in Note 3, Fair Value Measurements, to these consolidated financial statements.
(6)
In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this loan, which is the amount reflected in this schedule, Credit Fund is entitled to receive additional interest as a result of an agreement among lenders as follows: Surgical Information Systems, LLC (0.89%). Pursuant to the agreement among lenders in respect of these loans, these investments represent a first lien/last out loan, which has a secondary priority behind the first lien/first out loan with respect to principal, interest and other payments.
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(7)
As of December 31, 2019, Credit Fund and Credit Fund Sub had the following unfunded commitments to fund delayed draw and revolving senior secured loans:
First Lien Debt—unfunded delayed draw and revolving term loans commitments
Type
Unused Fee
Par/ Principal Amount
Fair Value
Advanced Instruments, LLC
Revolver
0.50
%
$
563
$
(2)
AmeriLife Group, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
298
(1)
Anchor Packaging, Inc.
Delayed Draw
1.00
4,487
(1)
AQA Acquisition Holding, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
2,459
(11)
Borchers, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
1,935
(3)
Clearent Newco, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
6,636
(110)
DecoPac, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
2,143
(7)
EIP Merger Sub, LLC (Evolve IP)
Revolver
0.50
1,680
—
EIP Merger Sub, LLC (Evolve IP)
Delayed Draw
1.00
2,240
—
HMT Holding Inc.
Revolver
0.50
6,173
(29)
Jensen Hughes, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
1,136
(11)
Jensen Hughes, Inc.
Delayed Draw
1.00
2,365
(23)
MAG DS Corp.
Revolver
0.50
2,188
(13)
Marco Technologies, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
7,500
—
MSHC, Inc.
Delayed Draw
1.00
1,913
(4)
Output Services Group
Delayed Draw
4.25
116
(1)
Pathway Vet Alliance LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
19,867
68
Premise Health Holding Corp.
Delayed Draw
1.00
1,103
(17)
Propel Insurance Agency, LLC
Revolver
0.50
2,381
(10)
Propel Insurance Agency, LLC
Delayed Draw
0.50
7,143
(31)
QW Holding Corporation (Quala)
Revolver
0.50
5,498
(31)
QW Holding Corporation (Quala)
Delayed Draw
1.00
217
(1)
Situs Group Holdings Corporation
Delayed Draw
1.00
1,216
(1)
T2 Systems, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
1,369
—
The Original Cakerie, Ltd. (Canada)
Revolver
0.50
1,199
(5)
Welocalize, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
2,057
(21)
WIRB - Copernicus Group, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
1,000
—
WIRB - Copernicus Group, Inc.
Delayed Draw
1.00
2,592
—
WRE Holding Corp.
Revolver
0.50
441
(6)
WRE Holding Corp.
Delayed Draw
1.00
1,981
(25)
Zywave, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
998
(1)
Total unfunded commitments
$
92,894
$
(297)
(8)
Loan was on non-accrual status as of December 31, 2019.
Debt
Credit Fund Facilities
The Credit Fund, Credit Fund Sub and Credit Fund Warehouse II are party to separate credit facilities as described below. In addition, until May 15, 2019, the 2019-2 Issuer (formerly known as the Credit Fund Warehouse) was party to the Credit Fund Warehouse Facility. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, Credit Fund, Credit Fund Sub and Credit Fund Warehouse II were in compliance with all covenants and other requirements of their respective credit facility agreements.
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Below is a summary of the borrowings and repayments under the credit facilities for the three month and nine month periods ended 2020 and 2019, and the outstanding balances under the credit facilities for the respective periods.
Credit Fund
Facility
Credit Fund Sub
Facility
Credit Fund Warehouse Facility
Credit Fund Warehouse II Facility
2020
2019
2020
2019
2020
2019
2020
2019
Three Month Periods Ended September 30,
Outstanding balance, beginning of period
$
—
$
80,000
$
353,006
$
384,493
$
—
$
—
$
108,994
$
—
Borrowings
—
32,500
25,000
35,500
—
—
5,000
77,935
Repayments
—
(18,500)
—
(76,987)
—
—
(6,590)
—
Outstanding balance, end of period
$
—
$
94,000
$
378,006
$
343,006
$
—
$
—
$
107,404
$
77,935
Nine Month Periods Ended September 30,
Outstanding Borrowing, beginning of period
$
93,000
$
112,000
$
343,506
$
471,134
$
—
$
101,045
$
97,571
$
—
Borrowings
63,500
83,200
125,000
144,370
—
34,544
38,373
77,935
Repayments
(156,500)
(101,200)
(90,500)
(272,498)
—
(135,589)
(28,540)
—
Outstanding balance, end of period
$
—
$
94,000
$
378,006
$
343,006
$
—
$
—
$
107,404
$
77,935
Credit Fund Facility
.
On June 24, 2016, Credit Fund entered into the Credit Fund Facility with the Company, which was subsequently amended on June 5, 2017, October 2, 2017, November 3, 2017, June 22, 2018, June 29, 2018, February 21, 2019 and March 20, 2020, pursuant to which Credit Fund may from time to time request mezzanine loans from the Company. The maximum principal amount of the Credit Fund Facility is $175,000. The maturity date of the Credit Fund Facility is March 22, 2021. Amounts borrowed under the Credit Fund Facility bear interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 9.00%.
Credit Fund Sub Facility
.
On June 24, 2016, Credit Fund Sub closed on the Credit Fund Sub Facility with lenders, which was subsequently amended on May 31, 2017, October 27, 2017, August 24, 2018, December 12, 2019 and March 11, 2020. The Credit Fund Sub Facility provides for secured borrowings during the applicable revolving period up to an amount equal to $640,000. The facility is secured by a first lien security interest in substantially all of the portfolio investments held by Credit Fund Sub. The maturity date of the Credit Fund Sub Facility is May 22, 2024. Amounts borrowed under the Credit Fund Sub Facility bear interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 2.25%.
Credit Fund Warehouse Facility
.
On November 26, 2018, Credit Fund Warehouse closed on the Credit Fund Warehouse Facility with lenders. The Credit Fund Warehouse Facility provided for secured borrowings during the applicable revolving period up to an amount equal to $150,000. The Credit Fund Warehouse Facility was secured by a first lien security interest in substantially all of the portfolio investments held by the Credit Fund Warehouse. The maturity date of the Credit Fund Warehouse Facility was November 26, 2019. Amounts borrowed under the Credit Fund Warehouse Facility bore interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 1.05%. Effective May 15, 2019, the Warehouse Facility changed its name from “MMCF Warehouse, LLC” to “MMCF CLO 2019-2, LLC” and secured borrowings outstanding were repaid in connection with the 2019-2 Debt Securitization.
Credit Fund Warehouse II Facility
.
On August 16, 2019, Credit Fund Warehouse II closed on a revolving credit facility (the "Credit Fund Warehouse II Facility") with lenders. The Credit Fund Warehouse II Facility provides for secured borrowings during the applicable revolving period up to an amount equal to $150,000. The Credit Fund Warehouse II Facility is secured by a first lien security interest in substantially all of the portfolio investments held by the Credit Fund Warehouse II Facility. The maturity date of the Credit Fund Warehouse II Facility is August 16, 2022. Amounts borrowed under the Credit Fund Warehouse II Facility bear interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 1.05% for the first 12 months, LIBOR plus 1.15% for the next 12 months, and LIBOR plus 1.50% in the final 12 months.
2017-1 Notes
On December 19, 2017, Credit Fund completed the 2017-1 Debt Securitization. The notes offered in the 2017-1 Debt Securitization (the “2017-1 Notes”) were issued by the 2017-1 Issuer, a wholly owned and consolidated subsidiary of Credit Fund, and are secured by a diversified portfolio of the 2017-1 Issuer consisting primarily of first and second lien senior secured loans. The 2017-1 Debt Securitization was executed through a private placement of the 2017-1 Notes, consisting of:
•
$231,700 of Aaa/AAA Class A-1 Notes, which bear interest at the three-month LIBOR plus 1.17%;
•
$48,300 of Aa2/AA Class A-2 Notes, which bear interest at the three-month LIBOR plus 1.50%;
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•
$15,000 of A2/A Class B-1 Notes, which bear interest at the three-month LIBOR plus 2.25%;
•
$9,000 of A2/A Class B-2 Notes which bear interest at 4.30%;
•
$22,900 of Baa2/BBB Class C Notes which bear interest at the three-month LIBOR plus 3.20%; and
•
$25,100 of Ba2/BB Class D Notes which bear interest at the three-month LIBOR plus 6.38%.
The 2017-1 Notes are scheduled to mature on January 15, 2028. Credit Fund received 100% of the preferred interests issued by the 2017-1 Issuer (the “2017-1 Issuer Preferred Interests”) on the closing date of the 2017-1 Debt Securitization in exchange for Credit Fund’s contribution to the 2017-1 Issuer of the initial closing date loan portfolio. The 2017-1 Issuer Preferred Interests do not bear interest and had a nominal value of $47,900 at closing.
As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the 2017-1 Issuer was in compliance with all covenants and other requirements of the indenture.
2019-2 Notes
On May 21, 2019, Credit Fund completed the 2019-2 Debt Securitization. The notes offered in the 2019-2 Debt Securitization (the “2019-2 Notes”) were issued by the 2019-2 Issuer, a wholly owned and consolidated subsidiary of Credit Fund, and are secured by a diversified portfolio of the 2019-2 Issuer consisting primarily of first and second lien senior secured loans. The 2019-2 Debt Securitization was executed through a private placement of the 2019-2 Notes, consisting of:
•
$233,000 of Aaa/AAA Class A-1 Notes, which bear interest at the three-month LIBOR plus 1.50%;
•
$48,000 of Aa2/AA Class A-2 Notes, which bear interest at the three-month LIBOR plus 2.40%;
•
$23,000 of A2/A Class B Notes, which bear interest at the three-month LIBOR plus 3.45%;
•
$27,000 of Baa2/BBB- Class C Notes which bear interest at the three-month LIBOR plus 4.55%; and
•
$21,000 of Ba2/BB- Class D Notes which bear interest at the three-month LIBOR plus 8.03%.
The 2019-2 Notes are scheduled to mature on April 15, 2029. Credit Fund received 100% of the preferred interests issued by the 2019-2 Issuer (the “2019-2 Issuer Preferred Interests”) on the closing date of the 2019-2 Debt Securitization in exchange for Credit Fund’s contribution to the 2019-2 Issuer of the initial closing date loan portfolio. The 2019-2 Issuer Preferred Interests do not bear interest and had a nominal value of $48,300 at closing.
As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the 2019-2 Issuer was in compliance with all covenants and other requirements of the indenture.
6. BORROWINGS
The Company and the SPV are party to facilities as described below. In accordance with the Investment Company Act, the Company is currently only allowed to borrow amounts such that its asset coverage, as defined in the Investment Company Act, is at least 150% after such borrowing. For the purposes of the asset coverage ratio under the Investment Company Act, the Preferred Stock, as defined in Note 1, is considered a senior security and is included in the denominator of the calculation. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, asset coverage was 174.96% and 181.01%, respectively. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company and the SPV were in compliance with all covenants and other requirements of their respective credit facility agreements.
Below is a summary of the borrowings and repayments under the credit facilities for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, and the outstanding balances under the Facilities for the respective periods.
For the three month periods ended
For the nine month periods ended
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2019
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2019
Outstanding Borrowing, beginning of period
$
474,386
$
649,397
$
616,543
$
514,635
Borrowings
36,500
187,229
293,792
590,179
Repayments
—
(79,709)
(397,484)
(347,897)
Foreign currency translation
2,446
(406)
481
(406)
Outstanding balance, end of period
$
513,332
$
756,511
$
513,332
$
756,511
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SPV Credit Facility
The SPV closed on the SPV Credit Facility on May 24, 2013, which was subsequently amended on June 30, 2014, June 19, 2015, June 9, 2016, May 26, 2017 and August 9, 2018. The SPV Credit Facility provides for secured borrowings during the applicable revolving period up to an amount equal to the lesser of $275,000 (the borrowing base as calculated pursuant to the terms of the SPV Credit Facility) and the amount of net cash proceeds and unpledged capital commitments the Company has received, with an accordion feature that can, subject to certain conditions, increase the aggregate maximum credit commitment up to an amount not to exceed $750,000, subject to restrictions imposed on borrowings under the Investment Company Act and certain restrictions and conditions set forth in the SPV Credit Facility, including adequate collateral to support such borrowings. The SPV Credit Facility has a revolving period through May 21, 2021 and a maturity date of May 23, 2023. Borrowings under the SPV Credit Facility bear interest initially at the applicable commercial paper rate (if the lender is a conduit lender) or LIBOR (or, if applicable, a rate based on the prime rate or federal funds rate) plus 2.00% per year through May 21, 2021, with pre-determined future interest rate increases of 0.875%-1.75% following the end of the revolving period. The SPV is also required to pay an undrawn commitment fee of between 0.50% and 0.75% per year depending on the drawings under the SPV Credit Facility. Payments under the SPV Credit Facility are made quarterly. The lenders have a first lien security interest on substantially all of the assets of the SPV.
As part of the SPV Credit Facility, the SPV is subject to limitations as to how borrowed funds may be used and the types of loans that are eligible to be acquired by the SPV including, but not limited to, restrictions on sector and geographic concentrations, loan size, payment frequency, tenor and minimum investment ratings (or estimated ratings). In addition, borrowed funds are intended to be used primarily to purchase first lien loan assets, and the SPV is limited in its ability to purchase certain other assets (including, but not limited to, second lien loans, covenant-lite loans, revolving and delayed draw loans and discount loans) and other assets are not permitted to be purchased (including, but not limited to paid-in-kind loans). The SPV Credit Facility has certain requirements relating to asset coverage, interest coverage, collateral quality and portfolio performance, including limitations on delinquencies and charge offs, certain violations of which could result in the immediate acceleration of the amounts due under the SPV Credit Facility. The SPV Credit Facility is also subject to a borrowing base that applies different advance rates to assets held by the SPV based generally on the fair market value of such assets. Under certain circumstances as set forth in the SPV Credit Facility, the Company could be obliged to repurchase loans from the SPV.
Credit Facility
The Company closed on the Credit Facility on March 21, 2014, which was subsequently amended on January 8, 2015, May 25, 2016, March 22, 2017, September 25, 2018 and June 14, 2019. The maximum principal amount of the Credit Facility is $688,000, subject to availability under the Credit Facility, which is based on certain advance rates multiplied by the value of the Company’s portfolio investments (subject to certain concentration limitations) net of certain other indebtedness that the Company may incur in accordance with the terms of the Credit Facility. Proceeds of the Credit Facility may be used for general corporate purposes, including the funding of portfolio investments. Maximum capacity under the Credit Facility may be increased to $900,000 through the exercise by the Company of an uncommitted accordion feature through which existing and new lenders may, at their option, agree to provide additional financing. The Credit Facility includes a $50,000 limit for swingline loans and a $20,000 limit for letters of credit. The Company may borrow amounts in U.S. dollars or certain other permitted currencies. Amounts drawn under the Credit Facility, including amounts drawn in respect of letters of credit, bear interest at either LIBOR plus an applicable spread of 2.25%, or an “alternative base rate” (which is the highest of a prime rate, the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50%, or one month LIBOR plus 1.00%) plus an applicable spread of 1.25%. The Company may elect either the LIBOR or the “alternative base rate” at the time of drawdown, and loans may be converted from one rate to another at any time, subject to certain conditions. The Company also pays a fee of 0.375% on undrawn amounts under the Credit Facility and, in respect of each undrawn letter of credit, a fee and interest rate equal to the then-applicable margin under the Credit Facility while the letter of credit is outstanding. On October 28, 2020, the Credit Facility was amended to extend the availability period to October 28, 2024 and the maturity date to October 28, 2025. During the period from October 29, 2024 to October 28, 2025, the Company will be obligated to make mandatory prepayments under the Credit Facility out of the proceeds of certain asset sales, other recovery events and equity and debt issuances.
Subject to certain exceptions, the Credit Facility is secured by a first lien security interest in substantially all of the portfolio investments held by the Company. The Credit Facility includes customary covenants, including certain financial covenants related to asset coverage, shareholders’ equity and liquidity, certain limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness and liens, and other maintenance covenants, as well as usual and customary events of default for senior secured revolving credit facilities of this nature.
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Summary of Facilities
The Facilities consisted of the following as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
September 30, 2020
Total Facility
Borrowings Outstanding
Unused
Portion
(1)
Amount Available
(2)
SPV Credit Facility
$
275,000
$
149,985
$
125,015
$
46,670
Credit Facility
688,000
363,347
324,653
198,282
Total
$
963,000
$
513,332
$
449,668
$
244,952
December 31, 2019
Total Facility
Borrowings Outstanding
Unused
Portion
(1)
Amount Available
(2)
SPV Credit Facility
$
275,000
$
232,469
$
42,531
$
4,225
Credit Facility
688,000
384,074
303,926
264,198
Total
$
963,000
$
616,543
$
346,457
$
268,423
(1)
The unused portion is the amount upon which commitment fees are based.
(2)
Available for borrowing based on the computation of collateral to support the borrowings and subject to compliance with applicable covenants and financial ratios.
For the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, the components of interest expense and credit facility fees were as follows:
For the three month periods ended
For the nine month periods ended
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2019
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2019
Interest expense
$
2,985
$
8,510
$
13,564
$
22,916
Facility unused commitment fee
542
271
1,269
870
Amortization of deferred financing costs
159
244
754
746
Other fees
27
30
83
168
Total interest expense and credit facility fees
$
3,713
$
9,055
$
15,670
$
24,700
Cash paid for interest expense
$
3,287
$
8,036
$
14,959
$
22,496
Average principal debt outstanding
$
495,469
$
755,035
$
584,032
$
663,766
Weighted average interest rate
2.36
%
4.41
%
3.05
%
4.55
%
As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the components of interest and credit facilities payable were as follows:
As of
September 30, 2020
December 31, 2019
Interest expense payable
$
856
$
2,201
Unused commitment fees payable
222
187
Other credit facility fees payable
22
30
Interest and credit facilities payable
$
1,100
$
2,418
Weighted average interest rate (based on floating LIBOR rates)
2.34
%
3.88
%
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7. NOTES PAYABLE
4.750% Senior Unsecured Notes
On December 30, 2019, the Company closed a private offering of the Senior Notes. Interest is payable quarterly, beginning March 31, 2020. This interest rate is subject to increase (up to 5.75%) in the event that, subject to certain exceptions, the Senior Notes cease to have an investment grade rating. The Company is obligated to offer to repay the notes at par if certain change in control events occur. The Senior Notes are general unsecured obligations of the Company that rank pari passu with all outstanding and future unsecured unsubordinated indebtedness issued by the Company. For the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020, the Company incurred and paid $1,366 and $4,082, respectively, in interest expense on the Senior Notes.
The note purchase agreement for the Senior Notes contains customary terms and conditions for senior unsecured notes issued in a private placement, including, without limitation, affirmative and negative covenants such as information reporting, maintenance of the Company’s status as a business development company within the meaning of the Investment Company Act and a regulated investment company under the Code, minimum asset coverage ratio and interest coverage ratio, and prohibitions on certain fundamental changes at the Company or any subsidiary guarantor, as well as customary events of default with customary cure and notice, including, without limitation, nonpayment, breach of covenant, material breach of representation or warranty under the note purchase agreement, cross-acceleration under other indebtedness of the Company or certain significant subsidiaries, certain judgments and orders, and certain events of bankruptcy. As of September 30, 2020, the Company was in compliance with these terms and conditions.
2015-1R Notes
On June 26, 2015, the Company completed the 2015-1 Debt Securitization. The 2015-1 Notes were issued by the 2015-1 Issuer, a wholly-owned and consolidated subsidiary of the Company. The 2015-1 Debt Securitization was executed through a private placement of the 2015-1 Notes, consisting of:
•
$160,000 of Aaa/AAA Class A-1A Notes;
•
$40,000 of Aaa/AAA Class A-1B Notes;
•
$27,000 of Aaa/AAA Class A-1C Notes; and
•
$46,000 of Aa2 Class A-2 Notes.
The 2015-1 Notes were issued at par and were scheduled to mature on July 15, 2027. The Company received 100% of the preferred interests issued by the 2015-1 Issuer (the “2015-1 Issuer Preferred Interests”) on the closing date of the 2015-1 Debt Securitization in exchange for the Company’s contribution to the 2015-1 Issuer of the initial closing date loan portfolio. The 2015-1 Issuer Preferred Interests do not bear interest and had a nominal value of $125,900 at closing. In connection with the contribution, the Company made customary representations, warranties and covenants to the 2015-1 Issuer in the purchase agreement. The Class A-1A, Class A-1B and Class A-1C and Class A-2 Notes are included in these consolidated financial statements. The 2015-1 Issuer Preferred Interests were eliminated in consolidation.
On the closing date of the 2015-1 Debt Securitization, the 2015-1 Issuer effected a one-time distribution to the Company of a substantial portion of the proceeds of the private placement of the 2015-1 Notes, net of expenses, which distribution was used to repay a portion of certain amounts outstanding under the SPV Credit Facility and the Credit Facility. As part of the 2015-1 Debt Securitization, certain first and second lien senior secured loans were distributed by the SPV to the Company pursuant to a distribution and contribution agreement.
On August 30, 2018, the Company and the 2015-1 Issuer closed the 2015-1 Debt Securitization Refinancing. On the closing date of the 2015-1 Debt Securitization Refinancing, the 2015-1 Issuer, among other things:
(a) refinanced the issued Class A-1A Notes by redeeming in full the Class A-1A Notes and issuing new AAA Class A-1-1-R Notes in an aggregate principal amount of $234,800 which bear interest at the three-month LIBOR plus 1.55%;
(b) refinanced the issued Class A-1B Notes by redeeming in full the Class A-1B Notes and issuing new AAA Class A-1-2-R Notes in an aggregate principal amount of $50,000 which bear interest at the three-month LIBOR plus 1.48% for the first 24 months and the three-month LIBOR plus 1.78% thereafter;
(c) refinanced the issued Class A-1C Notes by redeeming in full the Class A-1C Notes and issuing new AAA Class A-1-3-R Notes in an aggregate principal amount of $25,000 which bear interest at 4.56%;
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(d) refinanced the issued Class A-2 Notes by redeeming in full the Class A-2 Notes and issuing new Class A-2-R Notes in an aggregate principal amount of $66,000 which bear interest at the three-month LIBOR plus 2.20%;
(e) issued new single-A Class B Notes and BBB- Class C Notes in aggregate principal amounts of $46,400 and $27,000, respectively, which bear interest at the three-month LIBOR plus 3.15% and the three-month LIBOR plus 4.00%, respectively;
(f) reduced the 2015-1 Issuer Preferred Interests by approximately $21,375 from a nominal value of $125,900 to approximately $104,525 at close; and
(g) extended the reinvestment period end date and maturity date applicable to the 2015-1 Issuer to October 15, 2023 and October 15, 2031, respectively.
Following the 2015-1 Debt Securitization Refinancing, the Company retained the 2015-1 Issuer Preferred Interests. The 2015-1R Notes in the 2015-1 Debt Securitization Refinancing were issued by the 2015-1 Issuer and are secured by a diversified portfolio of the 2015-1 Issuer consisting primarily of first and second lien senior secured loans.
On the closing date of the 2015-1 Debt Securitization Refinancing, the 2015-1 Issuer effected a one-time distribution to the Company of a substantial portion of the proceeds of the private placement of the 2015-1R Notes, net of expenses, which distribution was used to repay a portion of certain amounts outstanding under the SPV Credit Facility and the Credit Facility. As part of the 2015-1 Debt Securitization Refinancing, certain first and second lien senior secured loans were distributed by the SPV to the Company pursuant to a distribution and contribution agreement. The Company contributed the loans that comprised the initial closing date loan portfolio (including the loans distributed to the Company from the SPV) to the 2015-1 Issuer pursuant to a contribution agreement. Future loan transfers from the Company to the 2015-1 Issuer will be made pursuant to a sale agreement and are subject to the approval of the Company’s Board of Directors. Assets of the 2015-1 Issuer are not available to the creditors of the SPV or the Company. In connection with the issuance and sale of the 2015-1R Notes, the Company made customary representations, warranties and covenants in the purchase agreement.
During the reinvestment period, pursuant to the indenture governing the 2015-1R Notes, all principal collections received on the underlying collateral may be used by the 2015-1 Issuer to purchase new collateral under the direction of Investment Adviser in its capacity as collateral manager of the 2015-1 Issuer and in accordance with the Company’s investment strategy.
The Investment Adviser serves as collateral manager to the 2015-1 Issuer under a collateral management agreement (the “Collateral Management Agreement”). Pursuant to the Collateral Management Agreement, the 2015-1 Issuer pays management fees (comprised of base management fees, subordinated management fees and incentive management fees) to the Investment Adviser for rendering collateral management services. As per the Collateral Management Agreement, for the period the Company retains all of the 2015-1 Issuer Preferred Interests, the Investment Adviser does not earn management fees for providing such collateral management services. The Company currently retains all of the 2015-1 Issuer Preferred Interests, thus the Investment Adviser did not earn any management fees from the 2015-1 Issuer for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019. Any such waived fees may not be recaptured by the Investment Adviser.
Pursuant to an undertaking by the Company in connection with the 2015-1 Debt Securitization Refinancing, the Company has agreed to hold on an ongoing basis the 2015-1 Issuer Preferred Interests with an aggregate dollar purchase price at least equal to 5% of the aggregate outstanding amount of all collateral obligations by the 2015-1 Issuer for so long as any securities of the 2015-1 Issuer remain outstanding. As of September 30, 2020, the Company was in compliance with its undertaking.
The 2015-1 Issuer pays ongoing administrative expenses to the trustee, independent accountants, legal counsel, rating agencies and independent managers in connection with developing and maintaining reports, and providing required services in connection with the administration of the 2015-1 Issuer.
As of September 30, 2020, the 2015-1R Notes were secured by 59 first lien and second lien senior secured loans with a total fair value of approximately $515,169 and cash of $5,231. The pool of loans in the securitization must meet certain requirements, including asset mix and concentration, term, agency rating, collateral coverage, minimum coupon, minimum spread and sector diversity requirements in the indenture governing the 2015-1R Notes.
For the nine month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, the effective annualized weighted average interest rates, which include amortization of debt issuance costs on the 2015-1R Notes, were 2.56% and 4.59%, respectively, based on
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floating LIBOR rates. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 the weighted average interest rates were 2.38% and 4.75% respectively, based on floating LIBOR rates.
For the for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, the components of interest expense on the 2015-1R Notes were as follows:
For the three month periods ended
For the nine month periods ended
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2019
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2019
Interest expense
$
2,878
$
4,966
$
11,081
$
15,460
Amortization of deferred financing costs
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185
185
Total interest expense and credit facility fees
$
2,940
$
5,028
$
11,266
$
15,645
Cash paid for interest expense
$
3,708
$
5,348
$
12,667
$
15,748
As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, $2,305 and $3,891, respectively, of interest expense was included in interest and credit facility fees payable.
8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
A summary of significant contractual payment obligations was as follows as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
Payment Due by Period
September 30, 2020
December 31, 2019
Less than one year
$
—
$
—
1-3 years
149,985
—
3-5 years
478,347
731,543
More than 5 years
449,200
449,200
Total
$
1,077,532
$
1,180,743
In the ordinary course of its business, the Company enters into contracts or agreements that contain indemnification or warranties. Future events could occur that lead to the execution of these provisions against the Company. The Company believes that the likelihood of such an event is remote; however, the maximum potential exposure is unknown. No accrual has been made in the consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 for any such exposure.
We have in the past, currently are and may in the future become obligated to fund commitments such as revolving credit facilities, bridge financing commitments, or delayed draw commitments.
The Company had the following unfunded commitments to fund delayed draw and revolving senior secured loans as of the indicated dates:
Par Value as of
September 30, 2020
December 31, 2019
Unfunded delayed draw commitments
$
58,290
$
75,874
Unfunded revolving loan commitments
67,034
74,016
Total unfunded commitments
$
125,324
$
149,890
9. NET ASSETS
The Company has the authority to issue 200,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.01 per share par value.
Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock
On May 5, 2020, the Company issued and sold 2,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock to an affiliate of Carlyle in a private placement at a price of $25 per share. The Preferred Stock has a liquidation preference equal to $25 per share (the “Liquidation Preference”) plus any accumulated but unpaid dividends up to but excluding the date of distribution. Dividends are payable on a quarterly basis in an initial amount equal to 7.00% per annum of the Liquidation Preference per share, payable in cash, or at the Company’s option, 9.00% per annum of the Liquidation Preference payable in additional shares of Preferred Stock. After May 5, 2027, the dividend rate will increase annually, in each case by 1.00% per annum.
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After November 5, 2020, the Preferred Stock will be convertible, in whole or in part, at the option of the holder of the Preferred Stock into the number of shares of common stock equal to the Liquidation Preference plus any accumulated but unpaid dividends, divided by an initial conversion price of $9.50, subject to certain adjustments to prevent dilution as set forth in the Company's Articles Supplementary. At any time after May 5, 2023, the Company, with the approval of the Board of Directors, including a majority of the Independent Directors, will have the option to redeem all of the Preferred Stock for cash consideration equal to the Liquidation Preference plus any accumulated but unpaid dividends. The holders of the Preferred Stock will have the right to convert all or a portion of their shares of Preferred Stock prior to the date fixed for such redemption. At any time after May 5, 2027, the holders of the Preferred Stock will have the option to require the Company to redeem any or all of the then-outstanding Preferred Stock upon 90 days’ notice. The form of consideration used in any such redemption is at the option of the Board of Directors, including a majority of the Independent Directors, and may be cash consideration equal to the Liquidation Preference plus any accumulated but unpaid dividends, or shares of common stock. Holders also have the right to redeem the Preferred Stock upon a Change in Control (as defined in the Article Supplementary).
The following table summarizes the Company’s dividends declared on its preferred stock during the current fiscal year to-date. Unless otherwise noted, dividends were declared and paid, or are payable, in cash.
Date Declared
Record Date
Payment Date
Per Share Amount
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2020
September 30, 2020
$
0.277
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2020
0.423
Total
$
0.700
Company Stock Repurchase Program
On November 5, 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a $100,000 common stock repurchase program (the “Company Stock Repurchase Program”). The Company Stock Repurchase Program was to be in effect until November 5, 2020, or until the approved dollar amount had been used to repurchase shares of common stock. On November 2, 2020, the Company's Board of Directors approved the continuation of the Company Stock Repurchase Program until November 5, 2021, or until the approved dollar amount has been used to repurchase shares of common stock, as well as the expansion of the repurchase authorization to $150 million in the aggregate of the Company's outstanding common stock. This program may be suspended, extended, modified or discontinued by the Company at any time, subject to applicable law. Since the inception of the Company Stock Repurchase Program through September 30, 2020, the Company has repurchased 6,260,043 shares of the Company's common stock at an average cost of $13.67 per share, or $85,597 in the aggregate, resulting in accretion to net assets per share of $0.34.
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Changes in Net Assets
For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020, the Company repurchased and extinguished 0 and 1,455,195 shares, respectively, for $0 and $16,003, respectively. The following tables summarize capital activity during the for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020:
Preferred Stock
Common Stock
Capital in Excess of Par Value
Offering
Costs
Accumulated Net Investment Income (Loss)
Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss)
Accumulated Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
Total Net Assets
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Balance, July 1, 2020
2,000,000
$
50,000
56,308,616
$
563
$
1,093,250
$
(1,633)
$
13,810
$
(131,650)
$
(141,036)
$
883,304
Issuance of Preferred Stock
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Net investment income (loss)
—
—
—
—
—
—
21,234
—
—
21,234
Net realized gain (loss)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(220)
—
(220)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
12,594
12,594
Dividends declared on common stock and preferred stock
—
—
—
—
—
—
(21,690)
—
—
(21,690)
Balance, September 30, 2020
2,000,000
$
50,000
56,308,616
$
563
$
1,093,250
$
(1,633)
$
13,354
$
(131,870)
$
(128,442)
$
895,222
Preferred Stock
Common Stock
Capital in Excess of Par Value
Offering Costs
Accumulated Net Investment Income (Loss)
Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments
Accumulated Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
Total Net Assets
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Balance, January 1, 2020
—
$
—
57,763,811
$
578
$
1,109,238
$
(1,633)
$
10,368
$
(82,654)
$
(79,426)
$
956,471
Repurchase of common stock
—
—
(1,455,195)
(15)
(15,988)
—
—
—
—
(16,003)
Issuance of Preferred Stock
2,000,000
50,000
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
50,000
Net investment income (loss)
—
—
—
—
—
—
66,898
—
—
66,898
Net realized gain (loss)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(49,216)
—
(49,216)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(49,016)
(49,016)
Dividends declared on common stock and preferred stock
—
—
—
—
—
—
(63,912)
—
—
(63,912)
Balance, September 30, 2020
2,000,000
$
50,000
56,308,616
$
563
$
1,093,250
$
(1,633)
$
13,354
$
(131,870)
$
(128,442)
$
895,222
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For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2019, the Company repurchased and extinguished 1,168,383 and 3,216,775 shares, respectively, for $17,167 and $47,521, respectively. The following tables summarize capital activity for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2019:
Common Stock
Capital in Excess of Par Value
Offering Costs
Accumulated Net Investment Income (Loss)
Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss)
Accumulated Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
Total Net Assets
Shares
Amount
Balance, July 1, 2019
60,181,859
$
602
$
1,144,000
$
(1,633)
$
11,679
$
(51,354)
$
(76,702)
$
1,026,592
Repurchase of common stock
(1,168,383)
(12)
(17,155)
—
—
—
—
(17,167)
Net investment income (loss)
—
—
—
—
26,755
—
—
26,755
Net realized gain (loss)
—
—
—
—
—
(10,909)
—
(10,909)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
—
—
—
—
—
—
(24,835)
(24,835)
Dividends declared
—
—
—
—
(21,835)
—
—
(21,835)
Balance, September 30, 2019
59,013,476
$
590
$
1,126,845
$
(1,633)
$
16,599
$
(62,263)
$
(101,537)
$
978,601
Common Stock
Capital in Excess of Par Value
Offering Costs
Accumulated Net Investment Income (Loss)
Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments
Accumulated Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments
Total Net Assets
Shares
Amount
Balance, January 1, 2019
62,230,251
$
622
$
1,174,334
$
(1,633)
$
5,901
$
(44,572)
$
(71,434)
$
1,063,218
Repurchase of common stock
(3,216,775)
(32)
(47,489)
—
—
—
—
(47,521)
Net investment income (loss)
—
—
—
—
82,288
—
—
82,288
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
—
—
—
—
—
(17,691)
—
(17,691)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
—
—
—
—
—
—
(30,103)
(30,103)
Dividends declared
—
—
—
—
(71,590)
—
—
(71,590)
Balance, September 30, 2019
59,013,476
$
590
$
1,126,845
$
(1,633)
$
16,599
$
(62,263)
$
(101,537)
$
978,601
Earnings Per Share
The Company calculates earnings per share in accordance with ASC 260, "Earnings per Share." Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations, less preferred dividends, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding using the if-converted method for the convertible Preferred Stock. Diluted earnings per share excludes all dilutive potential common shares if their effect is anti-dilutive. Potential common shares for the nine months ended
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September 30, 2020 would be antidilutive due to the net loss in the period. Basic and diluted earnings per common share were as follows:
For the three month period ended September 30, 2020
For the nine month period ended September 30, 2020
Basic
Diluted
Basic
Diluted
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations attributable to Common Stockholders
$
32,752
$
33,608
$
(32,744)
$
(32,744)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding
56,308,616
61,571,773
56,575,498
56,575,498
Basic and diluted earnings per share
$
0.58
$
0.55
$
(0.58)
$
(0.58)
For the three month period ended September 30, 2019
For the nine month period ended September 30, 2019
Basic
Diluted
Basic
Diluted
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations attributable to Common Stockholders
$
(8,989)
$
(8,989)
$
34,494
$
34,494
Weighted-average common shares outstanding
59,587,941
59,587,941
60,644,479
60,644,479
Basic and diluted earnings per share
$
(0.15)
$
(0.15)
$
0.57
$
0.57
Common Stock Dividends
The following table summarizes the Company’s dividends declared on its common stock during the two most recent fiscal years and the current fiscal year to-date:
Date Declared
Record Date
Payment Date
Per Common Share Amount
February 26, 2018
March 29, 2018
April 17, 2018
$
0.37
May 2, 2018
June 29, 2018
July 17, 2018
$
0.37
August 6, 2018
September 28, 2018
October 17, 2018
$
0.37
November 5, 2018
December 28, 2018
January 17, 2019
$
0.37
December 12, 2018
December 28, 2018
January 17, 2019
$
0.20
(1)
February 22, 2019
March 29, 2019
April 17, 2019
$
0.37
May 6, 2019
June 28, 2019
July 17, 2019
$
0.37
June 17, 2019
June 28, 2019
July 17, 2019
$
0.08
(1)
August 5, 2019
September 30, 2019
October 17, 2019
$
0.37
November 4, 2019
December 31, 2019
January 17, 2020
$
0.37
December 12, 2019
December 31, 2019
January 17, 2020
$
0.18
(1)
February 24, 2020
March 31, 2020
April 17, 2020
$
0.37
May 4, 2020
June 30, 2020
July 17, 2020
$
0.37
August 3, 2020
September 30, 2020
October 16, 2020
$
0.32
(2)
August 3, 2020
September 30, 2020
October 16, 2020
$
0.05
(1)
(1)
Represents a special dividend.
(2)
The Company updated its dividend policy such that the regular dividend is $0.32 per share of common stock, effective with the third quarter 2020 dividend.
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10. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The following is a schedule of consolidated financial highlights for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019:
For the nine month periods ended
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2019
Per Common Share Data:
Net asset value per common share, beginning of period
$
16.56
$
17.09
Net investment income (loss)
(1)
1.16
1.37
Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and non-investment assets and liabilities
(1.74)
(0.81)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
(0.58)
0.56
Dividends declared
(2)
(1.11)
(1.19)
Accretion due to share repurchases
0.14
0.12
Net asset value per common share, end of period
$
15.01
$
16.58
Market price per common share, end of period
$
8.91
$
14.40
Number of common shares outstanding, end of period
56,308,616
59,013,476
Total return based on net asset value
(3)
(2.66)
%
3.98
%
Total return based on market price
(4)
(25.11)
%
25.73
%
Net assets attributable to Common Stockholders, end of period
$
845,222
$
978,601
Ratio to average net assets attributable to Common Stockholders
(5)
:
Expenses before incentive fees
6.87
%
6.50
%
Expenses after incentive fees
8.51
%
8.17
%
Net investment income (loss)
7.62
%
7.88
%
Interest expense and credit facility fees
3.61
%
3.86
%
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
Asset coverage, end of period
174.96
%
181.16
%
Portfolio turnover
21.94
%
24.35
%
Weighted-average shares outstanding
56,575,498
60,644,479
(1)
Net investment income (loss) per common share was calculated as net investment income (loss) less the preferred dividend for the period divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period.
(2)
Dividends declared per common share was calculated as the sum of dividends on common stock declared during the period divided by the number of common shares outstanding at each respective quarter-end date (refer to Note 9, Net Assets).
(3)
Total return based on net asset value (not annualized) is based on the change in net asset value per common share during the period plus the declared dividends on common stock, assuming reinvestment of dividends in accordance with the dividend reinvestment plan, divided by the beginning net asset value for the period.
(4)
Total return based on market value (not annualized) is calculated as the change in market value per common share during the period plus the declared dividends on common stock, assuming reinvestment of dividends in accordance with the dividend reinvestment plan, divided by the beginning market price for the period.
(5)
These ratios to average net assets attributable to Common Stockholders have not been annualized.
11. LITIGATION
The Company may become party to certain lawsuits in the ordinary course of business. The Company does not believe that the outcome of current matters, if any, will materially impact the Company or its consolidated financial statements. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company was not subject to any material legal proceedings, nor, to the Company’s knowledge, is any material legal proceeding threatened against the Company.
In addition, portfolio investments of the Company could be the subject of litigation or regulatory investigations in the ordinary course of business. The Company does not believe that the outcome of any current contingent liabilities of its portfolio investments, if any, will materially affect the Company or these consolidated financial statements.
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12. TAX
The Company has not recorded a liability for any uncertain tax positions pursuant to the provisions of ASC 740,
Income Taxes,
as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to examination by federal and certain state, local and foreign tax regulators. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company had filed tax returns and therefore is subject to examination.
The Company’s taxable income for each period is an estimate and will not be finally determined until the Company files its tax return for each year. Therefore, the final taxable income, and the taxable income earned in each period and carried forward for distribution in the following period, may be different than this estimate. The estimated tax character of dividends declared on preferred stock and common stock for nine month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 was as follows:
For the nine month periods ended
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2019
Ordinary income
$
63,912
$
71,590
Tax return of capital
$
—
$
—
13. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent events have been evaluated through the date the consolidated financial statements were issued. There have been no subsequent events that require recognition or disclosure through the date the consolidated financial statements were issued, except as disclosed below and elsewhere in the consolidated financial statements.
On November 2, 2020, the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly common dividend of $0.32 plus a special dividend of $0.04, which are payable on January 15, 2021 to common stockholders of record on December 31, 2020.
On November 3, 2020 (the "Closing Date"), pursuant to a contribution agreement, dated as of the Closing Date, by and between the Company and Middle Market Credit Fund II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("MMCF II"), the Company contributed certain senior secured debt investments with an aggregate principal balance of approximately $250 million to MMCF II in exchange for approximately 84% of MMCF II's membership interests and gross cash proceeds of approximately $170 million.
On the Closing Date, the Company and an unaffiliated private credit investment fund entered into a limited liability company agreement to co-manage MMCF II. The Company and the unaffiliated fund have approximately 84% and 16% economic ownership of MMCF II, respectively. MMCF II will be managed by a four-member board of managers, on which the Company and the unaffiliated fund will have equal representation. MMCF II is not consolidated in the Company's financial statements. MMCF II is expected to invest primarily in the senior secured loans of middle market companies. MMCF II's initial portfolio was funded on the Closing Date with existing senior secured debt investments contributed by the Company.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
(dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
We have included or incorporated by reference in this Form 10-Q, and from time to time our management may make, “forward-looking statements”. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but instead relate to future events or the future performance or financial condition of TCG BDC, Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “we,” “us,” “our,” “TCG BDC” or the “Company”). These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about us, our current or prospective portfolio investments, our industry, our beliefs, and our assumptions. The forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including statements concerning:
•
our, or our portfolio companies’, future business, operations, operating results or prospects, including our and their ability to achieve our respective objectives as a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic;
•
the return or impact of current and future investments;
•
the general economy and its impact on the industries in which we invest and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic thereon;
•
the impact of any protracted decline in the liquidity of credit markets on our business and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic thereon;
•
the impact of fluctuations in interest rates on our business;
•
our future operating results and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic thereon;
•
the impact of changes in laws, policies or regulations (including the interpretation thereof) affecting our operations or the operations of our portfolio companies;
•
the valuation of our investments in portfolio companies, particularly those having no liquid trading market, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic thereon;
•
our ability to recover unrealized losses;
•
market conditions and our ability to access alternative debt markets and additional debt and equity capital, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic thereon;
•
our contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties;
•
uncertainty surrounding the financial stability of the United States, Europe and China;
•
the social, geopolitical, financial, trade and legal implications of the exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union, or Brexit;
•
the financial condition of and ability of our current and prospective portfolio companies to achieve their objectives and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic thereon;
•
competition with other entities and our affiliates for investment opportunities;
•
the speculative and illiquid nature of our investments;
•
the use of borrowed money to finance a portion of our investments;
•
our expected financings and investments;
•
the adequacy of our cash resources and working capital;
•
the timing, form and amount of any dividend distributions;
•
the timing of cash flows, if any, from the operations of our portfolio companies and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic thereon;
•
the ability to consummate acquisitions;
•
the ability of our investment adviser to locate suitable investments for us and to monitor and administer our investments;
•
the impact of currency fluctuations on the results of our investments in foreign companies, particularly to the extent that we receive payments denominated in foreign currency rather than U.S. dollars;
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•
the ability of The Carlyle Group Employee Co., L.L.C. to attract and retain highly talented professionals that can provide services to our investment adviser and administrator;
•
our ability to maintain our status as a business development company; and
•
our intent to satisfy the requirements of a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
We use words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “will,” “should,” “may,” “plans,” “continue,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “would,” “could,” “targets,” “projects,” “outlook,” “potential,” “predicts” and variations of these words and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements include these words. Our actual results and condition could differ materially from those implied or expressed in the forward-looking statements for any reason, including the factors set forth in “Risk Factors” in Part II, Item 1A of and elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.
We have based the forward-looking statements included in this Form 10-Q on information available to us on the date of this Form 10-Q, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Although we undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, you are advised to consult any additional disclosures that we may make directly to you or through reports that we have filed or in the future may file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K.
OVERVIEW
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q “Financial Statements.” This discussion contains forward-looking statements and involves numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to those described in “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and Part II, Item 1A of our Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated by such forward-looking statements due to factors discussed under “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” appearing elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.
We are a Maryland corporation formed on February 8, 2012, and structured as an externally managed, non-diversified closed-end investment company. We have elected to be regulated as a BDC under the Investment Company Act. We have elected to be treated, and intend to continue to comply with the requirements to qualify annually, as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code.
Our investment objective is to generate current income and capital appreciation primarily through debt investments in U.S. middle market companies. Our core investment strategy focuses on lending to U.S. middle market companies, which we define as companies with approximately $25 million to $100 million of EBITDA, which we believe is a useful proxy for cash flow. We complement this core strategy with additive, diversifying assets including, but not limited to, specialty lending investments. We seek to achieve our investment objective primarily through direct origination of Middle Market Senior Loans, with the balance of our assets invested in higher yielding investments (which may include unsecured debt, mezzanine debt and investments in equities). We generally make Middle Market Senior Loans to private U.S. middle market companies that are, in many cases, controlled by private equity firms. Depending on market conditions, we expect that between 70% and 80% of the value of our assets will be invested in Middle Market Senior Loans. We expect that the composition of our portfolio will change over time given our Investment Adviser’s view on, among other things, the economic and credit environment (including with respect to interest rates) in which we are operating.
On June 19, 2017, we closed our IPO, issuing 9,454,200 shares of our common stock (including shares issued pursuant to the exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option on July 5, 2017) at a public offering price of $18.50 per share. Net of underwriting costs, we received cash proceeds of $169,488. Shares of common stock of TCG BDC began trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “CGBD” on June 14, 2017.
On June 9, 2017, we acquired NF Investment Corp. (“NFIC”), a BDC managed by our Investment Advisor (the “NFIC Acquisition”). As a result, we issued 434,233 shares of common stock to the NFIC stockholders and approximately $145,602 in cash, and acquired approximately $153,648 in net assets.
We are externally managed by our Investment Adviser, an investment adviser registered under the Advisers Act. Our Administrator provides the administrative services necessary for us to operate. Both our Investment Adviser and our
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Administrator are wholly owned subsidiaries of Carlyle Investment Management L.L.C., a subsidiary of Carlyle. Our Investment Adviser’s five-person investment committee is responsible for reviewing and approving our investment opportunities. The members of the investment committee have experience investing through different credit cycles. As of September 30, 2020, our Investment Adviser’s investment team included a team of more than 150 investment professionals across the Carlyle Global Credit segment. The five members of our Investment Adviser’s investment committee have an average of over 25 years of industry experience. In addition, our Investment Adviser and its investment team are supported by a team of finance, operations and administrative professionals currently employed by Carlyle Employee Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Carlyle.
In conducting our investment activities, we believe that we benefit from the significant scale, relationships and resources of Carlyle, including our Investment Adviser and its affiliates. We have operated our business as a BDC since we began our investment activities in May 2013.
KEY COMPONENTS OF OUR RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Investments
Our level of investment activity can and does vary substantially from period to period depending on many factors, including the amount of debt available to middle market companies, the general economic environment and the competitive environment for the type of investments we make.
Revenue
We generate revenue primarily in the form of interest income on debt investments we hold. In addition, we generate income from dividends on direct equity investments, capital gains on the sales of loans and debt and equity securities and various loan origination and other fees. Our debt investments generally have a stated term of five to eight years and generally bear interest at a floating rate usually determined on the basis of a benchmark such as LIBOR. Interest on these debt investments is generally paid quarterly. In some instances, we receive payments on our debt investments based on scheduled amortization of the outstanding balances. In addition, we receive repayments of some of our debt investments prior to their scheduled maturity date. The frequency or volume of these repayments fluctuates significantly from period to period. Our portfolio activity also reflects the proceeds of sales of securities. We may also generate revenue in the form of commitment, origination, amendment, structuring or due diligence fees, fees for providing managerial assistance and consulting fees.
Expenses
Our primary operating expenses include the payment of: (i) investment advisory fees, including base management fees and incentive fees, to our Investment Adviser pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement between us and our Investment Adviser; (ii) costs and other expenses and our allocable portion of overhead incurred by our Administrator in performing its administrative obligations under the Administration Agreement between us and our Administrator; and (iii) other operating expenses as detailed below:
•
administration fees payable under our Administration Agreement and Sub-Administration Agreements, including related expenses;
•
the costs of any offerings of our common stock and other securities, if any;
•
calculating individual asset values and our net asset value (including the cost and expenses of any independent valuation firms);
•
expenses, including travel expenses, incurred by our Investment Adviser, or members of our Investment Adviser team managing our investments, or payable to third parties, performing due diligence on prospective portfolio companies and, if necessary, expenses of enforcing our rights;
•
certain costs and expenses relating to distributions paid on our shares;
•
debt service and other costs of borrowings or other financing arrangements;
•
the allocated costs incurred by our Investment Adviser in providing managerial assistance to those portfolio companies that request it;
•
amounts payable to third parties relating to, or associated with, making or holding investments;
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•
the costs associated with subscriptions to data service, research-related subscriptions and expenses and quotation equipment and services used in making or holding investments;
•
transfer agent and custodial fees;
•
costs of hedging;
•
commissions and other compensation payable to brokers or dealers;
•
federal and state registration fees;
•
any U.S. federal, state and local taxes, including any excise taxes;
•
independent director fees and expenses;
•
costs of preparing financial statements and maintaining books and records, costs of preparing tax returns, costs of Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance and attestation and costs of filing reports or other documents with the SEC (or other regulatory bodies), and other reporting and compliance costs, including registration and listing fees, and the compensation of professionals responsible for the preparation or review of the foregoing;
•
the costs of any reports, proxy statements or other notices to our stockholders (including printing and mailing costs), the costs of any stockholders’ meetings and the compensation of investor relations personnel responsible for the preparation of the foregoing and related matters;
•
the costs of specialty and custom software for monitoring risk, compliance and overall portfolio, including any development costs incurred prior to the filing of our election to be regulated as a BDC;
•
our fidelity bond;
•
directors and officers/errors and omissions liability insurance, and any other insurance premiums;
•
indemnification payments;
•
direct fees and expenses associated with independent audits, agency, consulting and legal costs; and
•
all other expenses incurred by us or our Administrator in connection with administering our business, including our allocable share of certain officers and their staff compensation.
We expect our general and administrative expenses to be relatively stable or to decline as a percentage of total assets during periods of asset growth and to increase during periods of asset declines.
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PORTFOLIO AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY
Below is a summary of certain characteristics of our investment portfolio as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
As of
September 30, 2020
December 31, 2019
Fair value of investments
$
1,948,173
$
2,123,964
Count of investments
146
136
Count of portfolio companies / investment fund
114
112
Count of industries
28
28
Count of sponsors
63
63
Percentage of total investment fair value:
First lien debt (excluding first lien/last out debt)
69.0
%
74.6
%
First lien/last out debt
4.0
%
3.7
%
Second lien debt
14.8
%
11.0
%
Total secured debt
87.8
%
89.3
%
Credit Fund
10.5
%
9.6
%
Equity investments
1.7
%
1.0
%
Percentage of debt investment fair value:
Floating rate
(1)
99.1
%
99.7
%
Fixed interest rate
0.9
%
0.3
%
(1)
Primarily subject to interest rate floors.
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Our investment activity for the three month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 is presented below (information presented herein is at amortized cost unless otherwise indicated):
For the three month periods ended
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2019
Investments:
Total investments, beginning of period
$
2,048,349
$
2,152,317
New investments purchased
59,887
235,812
Net accretion of discount on investments
1,451
2,867
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
(209)
(10,909)
Investments sold or repaid
(35,551)
(151,456)
Total Investments, end of period
$
2,073,927
$
2,228,631
Principal amount of investments funded:
First Lien Debt (excluding First Lien/Last Out Debt)
$
60,468
$
139,276
First Lien/Last Out Debt
—
25,045
Second Lien Debt
—
39,500
Equity Investments
358
683
Investment Fund
—
32,500
Total
$
60,826
$
237,004
Principal amount of investments sold or repaid:
First Lien Debt (excluding First Lien/Last Out Debt)
$
(36,191)
$
(137,674)
First Lien/Last Out Debt
(246)
—
Second Lien Debt
(4)
(9,498)
Equity Investments
—
—
Investment Fund
—
(18,500)
Total
$
(36,441)
$
(165,672)
Number of new funded investments
7
11
Average amount of new funded investments
$
5,877
$
21,437
Percentage of new funded debt investments at floating interest rates
100
%
97
%
Percentage of new funded debt investments at fixed interest rates
—
%
3
%
As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, investments consisted of the following:
September 30, 2020
December 31, 2019
Amortized
Cost
Fair Value
Amortized
Cost
Fair Value
First Lien Debt (excluding First Lien/Last Out Debt)
$
1,438,903
$
1,344,575
$
1,649,721
$
1,585,042
First Lien/Last Out Debt
80,033
78,616
78,951
78,096
Second Lien Debt
306,295
287,659
234,006
234,532
Equity Investments
32,695
32,987
22,272
21,698
Investment Fund
216,001
204,336
216,501
204,596
Total
$
2,073,927
$
1,948,173
$
2,201,451
$
2,123,964
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The weighted average yields
(1)
for our first and second lien debt, based on the amortized cost and fair value as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, were as follows:
September 30, 2020
December 31, 2019
Amortized
Cost
Fair Value
Amortized
Cost
Fair Value
First Lien Debt (excluding First Lien/Last Out Debt)
6.98
%
7.47
%
8.00
%
8.17
%
First Lien/Last Out Debt
8.93
%
9.09
%
6.63
%
9.53
%
First Lien Debt Total
7.08
%
7.56
%
7.91
%
8.23
%
Second Lien Debt
9.23
%
9.82
%
10.44
%
10.42
%
First and Second Lien Debt Total
7.44
%
7.94
%
8.22
%
8.50
%
(1)
Weighted average yields include the effect of accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums and are based on interest rates as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. Weighted average yield on debt and income producing securities at fair value is computed as (a) the annual stated interest rate or yield earned plus the net annual amortization of original issue discount "OID") and market discount earned on accruing debt included in such securities, divided by (b) total first lien and second lien debt at fair value included in such securities. Weighted average yield on debt and income producing securities at amortized cost is computed as (a) the annual stated interest rate or yield earned plus the net annual amortization of OID and market discount earned on accruing debt included in such securities, divided by (b) total first lien and second lien debt at amortized cost included in such securities. Actual yields earned over the life of each investment could differ materially from the yields presented above.
Total weighted average yields (which includes the effect of accretion of discount and amortization of premiums) of our first and second lien debt investments as measured on an amortized cost basis decreased from 8.22% to 7.44% from December 31, 2019 to September 30, 2020. The decrease in weighted average yields was primarily due to a decrease in the effective LIBOR rate applicable to loans in the portfolio.
The following table summarizes the fair value of our performing and non-accrual/non-performing investments as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
September 30, 2020
December 31, 2019
Fair Value
Percentage
Fair Value
Percentage
Performing
$
1,880,802
96.54
%
$
2,071,535
97.53
%
Non-accrual
(1)
67,371
3.46
52,429
2.47
Total
$
1,948,173
100.00
%
$
2,123,964
100.00
%
(1)
For information regarding our non-accrual policy, see Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
See the Consolidated Schedules of Investments as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 in our consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for more information on these investments, including a list of companies and type and amount of investments.
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As part of the monitoring process, our Investment Adviser has developed risk policies pursuant to which it regularly assesses the risk profile of each of our debt investments and rates each of them based on categories, which we refer to as “Internal Risk Ratings”. During the second quarter of 2020, our Investment Advisor reevaluated and revised its Internal Risk Ratings and policies across the Carlyle Direct Lending platform to more appropriately assess portfolio risk across all market conditions, including the current COVID-19 environment. The revised methodology incorporates greater focus on expectations for future company performance and industry outlook, and creates greater consistency in risk rating assignment across all investments by removing from the ratings methodology the direct tie of historical financial results to the "base case" projections derived at the time of our initial investment. Under the revised methodology, an Internal Risk Rating of 1 – 5, which are defined below, is assigned to each debt investment in our portfolio, compared to Internal Risk Ratings of 1 – 6 under the legacy methodology. Key drivers of internal risk rating used in the revised methodology are substantially the same as the legacy methodology, including financial metrics, financial covenants, liquidity and enterprise value coverage.
Internal Risk Ratings Definitions
Rating
Definition
1
Borrower is operating above expectations, and the trends and risk factors are generally favorable.
2
Borrower is operating generally as expected or at an acceptable level of performance. The level of risk to our initial cost bases is similar to the risk to our initial cost basis at the time of origination. This is the initial risk rating assigned to all new borrowers.
3
Borrower is operating below expectations and level of risk to our cost basis has increased since the time of origination. The borrower may be out of compliance with debt covenants. Payments are generally current although there may be higher risk of payment default.
4
Borrower is operating materially below expectations and the loan’s risk has increased materially since origination. In addition to the borrower being generally out of compliance with debt covenants, loan payments may be past due, but generally not by more than 120 days. It is anticipated that we may not recoup our initial cost basis and may realize a loss of our initial cost basis upon exit.
5
Borrower is operating substantially below expectations and the loan’s risk has increased substantially since origination. Most or all of the debt covenants are out of compliance and payments are substantially delinquent. It is anticipated that we will not recoup our initial cost basis and may realize a substantial loss of our initial cost basis upon exit.
Our Investment Adviser monitors and, when appropriate, changes the investment ratings assigned to each debt investment in our portfolio. Our Investment Adviser reviews our investment ratings in connection with our quarterly valuation process. The below table summarizes the Internal Risk Ratings as of September 30, 2020. Given the forward-looking nature of certain elements of the revised methodology, it is impracticable to recast the risk ratings for the portfolio using the revised methodology as of December 31, 2019.
September 30, 2020
Fair Value
% of Fair Value
(dollar amounts in millions)
Internal Risk Rating 1
$
38.8
2.27
%
Internal Risk Rating 2
1,201.4
70.22
Internal Risk Rating 3
380.8
22.26
Internal Risk Rating 4
48.9
2.86
Internal Risk Rating 5
40.9
2.39
Total
$
1,710.9
100.00
%
As of September 30, 2020, the weighted average Internal Risk Rating of our debt investment portfolio was 2.3. As of September 30, 2020, seven of our debt investments, with an aggregate fair value of $89.9 million were assigned an Internal Risk Rating of 4-5. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, six and five debt investments were on non-accrual status. The fair values of debt investments in the portfolio on non-accrual status were $67.4 million and $52.4 million, respectively, which represented approximately 3.46% and 2.47%, respectively, of total investments at fair value. The remaining first and second lien debt investments were performing and current on their interest payments as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
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CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
For the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019
The net increase or decrease in net assets from operations may vary substantially from period to period as a result of various factors, including the recognition of realized gains and losses and net change in unrealized appreciation and depreciation. As a result, quarterly comparisons may not be meaningful.
Investment Income
Investment income for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 was as follows:
For the three month periods ended
For the nine month periods ended
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2019
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2019
Investment income
First Lien Debt
$
29,587
$
41,696
$
97,058
$
126,816
Second Lien Debt
7,084
7,542
22,814
19,534
Equity Investments
362
—
880
247
Investment Fund
5,750
6,459
17,799
20,990
Cash
1
82
53
246
Total investment income
$
42,784
$
55,779
$
138,604
$
167,833
The decrease in investment income for the three month period ended September 30, 2020 from the comparable period in 2019 was primarily driven by the decrease in LIBOR, a lower average principal outstanding, loans placed on non-accrual, and lower total income from Credit Fund. As of September 30, 2020, the size of our portfolio decreased to $2,073,927 from $2,228,631 as of September 30, 2019, at amortized cost. As of September 30, 2020, the weighted average yield of our first and second lien debt investments decreased to 7.44% from 8.88% as of September 30, 2019 on amortized cost, primarily due to the decrease in LIBOR.
Interest income on our first and second lien debt investments is dependent on the composition and credit quality of the portfolio. Generally, we expect the portfolio to generate predictable quarterly interest income based on the terms stated in each loan’s credit agreement. As of September 30, 2020 and 2019, six and five first lien debt investments, respectively, were on non-accrual status. Non-accrual investments had a fair value of $67,371 and $13,713 respectively, which represented approximately 3.5% and 0.6% of total investments at fair value, respectively. The remaining first and second lien debt investments were performing and current on their interest payments as of September 30, 2020 and 2019.
For the three month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company earned $2,110 and $1,756, respectively, in other income. For the nine month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company earned $8,001 and $6,050, respectively, in other income. The increase in other income for the three month period ended September 30, 2020 from the comparable period in 2019 was primarily driven by higher amendment fees, offset partially by lower underwriting fees. The increase in other income for the nine month period ended September 30, 2020 from the comparable period in 2019 was primarily driven by higher amendment fees, offset partially by lower prepayment fees.
For the three month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company earned $5,750 and $6,459, respectively, in dividend and interest income from Credit Fund. For the nine month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company earned $17,799 and $20,990, respectively, in dividend and interest income from Credit Fund. The decrease for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020 from the comparable periods in 2019 was driven by the lower interest income on the Mezzanine Loan due to a decrease in the invested balance, offset by a higher dividend from the Credit Fund.
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Net investment income (loss) for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 was as follows:
For the three month periods ended
For the nine month periods ended
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2019
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2019
Total investment income
$
42,784
$
55,779
$
138,604
$
167,833
Net expenses (including excise tax expense)
(21,550)
(29,024)
(71,706)
(85,545)
Net investment income (loss)
$
21,234
$
26,755
$
66,898
$
82,288
Expenses
For the three month periods ended
For the nine month periods ended
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2019
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2019
Base management fees
$
7,134
$
8,016
$
21,585
$
23,614
Incentive fees
4,322
5,710
14,075
17,489
Professional fees
937
534
2,282
1,879
Administrative service fees
167
61
539
442
Interest expense
7,291
13,538
28,913
38,561
Credit facility fees
728
545
2,106
1,784
Directors’ fees and expenses
86
88
303
269
Other general and administrative
498
483
1,364
1,338
Excise tax expense
387
49
539
169
Net expenses
$
21,550
$
29,024
$
71,706
$
85,545
Interest expense and credit facility fees for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were comprised of the following:
For the three month periods ended
For the nine month periods ended
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2019
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2019
Interest expense
$
7,291
$
13,538
$
28,913
$
38,561
Facility unused commitment fee
542
271
1,269
870
Amortization of deferred financing costs
159
243
754
745
Other fees
27
31
83
169
Total interest expense and credit facility fees
$
8,019
$
14,083
$
31,019
$
40,345
Cash paid for interest expense
$
8,361
$
13,384
$
31,708
$
38,244
Average principal debt outstanding
$
1,059,669
$
1,204,235
$
1,148,232
$
1,112,966
Weighted average interest rate
2.70
%
4.40
%
3.30
%
4.55
%
The decrease in interest expense for the three month period ended September 30, 2020 compared to the comparable period in 2019 was primarily driven by lower LIBOR and lower average principal balances outstanding. The decrease in interest expense for the nine month period ended September 30, 2020 compared to the comparable period in 2019 was primarily driven by lower LIBOR, partially offset by higher average principal balances outstanding.
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Below is a summary of the base management fees and incentive fees incurred during the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019.
For the three month periods ended
For the nine month periods ended
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2019
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2019
Base management fees
$
7,134
$
8,016
$
21,585
$
23,614
Incentive fees on pre-incentive fee net investment income
4,322
5,710
14,075
17,489
Realized capital gains incentive fees
—
—
—
—
Accrued capital gains incentive fees
—
—
—
—
Total capital gains incentive fees
—
—
—
—
Total incentive fees
4,322
5,710
14,075
17,489
Total base management fees and incentive fees
$
11,456
$
13,726
$
35,660
$
41,103
The decrease in base management fees and incentive fees related to pre-incentive fee net investment income for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020 from the comparable periods in 2019 was driven by lower investment fair value and lower pre-incentive fee net investment income, respectively.
For the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, there were no accrued capital gains incentive fees based upon the cumulative net realized and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as of September 30, 2020 and 2019. The accrual for any capital gains incentive fee under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) in a given period may result in an additional expense if such cumulative amount is greater than in the prior period or a reduction of previously recorded expense if such cumulative amount is less than in the prior period. If such cumulative amount is negative, then there is no accrual. See Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for more information on the incentive and base management fees.
Professional fees include legal, rating agencies, audit, tax, valuation, technology and other professional fees incurred related to the management of the Company. Administrative service fees represent fees paid to the Administrator for our allocable portion of overhead and other expenses incurred by the Administrator in performing its obligations under the administration agreement, including our allocable portion of the cost of certain of our executive officers and their respective staff. Other general and administrative expenses include insurance, filing, research, subscriptions and other costs.
Net Realized Gain (Loss) and Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments
During the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020, we had realized gains on 2 and 8 investments, respectively, totaling approximately $1,018 and $1,775, respectively, which was offset by realized losses on 1 and 18 investments, respectively, totaling approximately $1,227 and $51,465, respectively. During the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2019, we had realized gains on 1 and 5 investments, respectively, totaling approximately $208 and $2,899, respectively, which was offset by realized losses on 3 and 6 investments, respectively, totaling approximately $11,117 and $20,590, respectively. During the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020, we had unrealized appreciation on 104 and 59 investments, respectively, totaling approximately $26,841 and $51,354, respectively, which was offset by unrealized depreciation on 35 and 95 investments, respectively, totaling approximately $11,801 and $99,621, respectively. During the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2019, we had unrealized appreciation on 76 and 99 investments, respectively, totaling approximately $20,081 and $40,426, respectively, which was offset by unrealized depreciation on 56 and 53 investments, respectively, totaling approximately $45,322 and $70,935, respectively.
Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) by the type of investments for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:
For the three month periods ended
For the nine month periods ended
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2019
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2019
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
$
(209)
$
(10,909)
$
(49,690)
$
(17,725)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
15,040
(25,241)
(48,267)
(30,509)
Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
$
14,831
$
(36,150)
$
(97,957)
$
(48,234)
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Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) by the type of investments for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:
For the three month periods ended
For the nine month periods ended
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2019
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2019
Type
Net realized gain (loss)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
Net realized gain (loss)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
Net realized gain (loss)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
Net realized gain (loss)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
First Lien Debt
$
(677)
$
3,236
$
(10,909)
$
(23,196)
$
(50,302)
$
(30,211)
$
(20,382)
$
(26,507)
Second Lien Debt
—
8,864
—
(593)
(213)
(19,162)
—
1,059
Equity Investments
468
867
—
833
825
866
2,657
1,633
Investment Fund
—
2,073
—
(2,285)
—
240
—
(6,694)
Total
$
(209)
$
15,040
$
(10,909)
$
(25,241)
$
(49,690)
$
(48,267)
$
(17,725)
$
(30,509)
Net change in unrealized appreciation in our investments for the three month period ended September 30, 2020 compared to the comparable period in 2019 was primarily due to lower market yields and unrealized losses reflected on certain positions in 2019. Net change in unrealized depreciation in our investments for the nine month period ended September 30, 2020 compared to the comparable period in 2019 was primarily due to unrealized losses reflected on certain positions in 2020, combined with higher market yields, primarily related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is also driven by changes in other inputs utilized under our valuation methodology, including, but not limited to, enterprise value multiples, leverage multiples and borrower ratings, and the impact of exits.
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MIDDLE MARKET CREDIT FUND, LLC
Overview
On February 29, 2016, the Company and Credit Partners entered into the Limited Liability Company Agreement to co-manage Credit Fund, a Delaware limited liability company that is not consolidated in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Credit Fund primarily invests in first lien loans of middle market companies. Credit Fund is managed by a six-member board of managers, on which the Company and Credit Partners each have equal representation. Establishing a quorum for Credit Fund’s board of managers requires at least four members to be present at a meeting, including at least two of the Company’s representatives and two of Credit Partners’ representatives. The Company and Credit Partners each have 50% economic ownership of Credit Fund and have commitments to fund, from time to time, capital of up to $400,000 each. Funding of such commitments generally requires the approval of the board of Credit Fund, including the board members appointed by the Company. By virtue of its membership interest, the Company and Credit Partners each indirectly bear an allocable share of all expenses and other obligations of Credit Fund.
Together with Credit Partners, the Company co-invests through Credit Fund. Investment opportunities for Credit Fund are sourced primarily by the Company and its affiliates. Portfolio and investment decisions with respect to Credit Fund must be unanimously approved by a quorum of Credit Fund’s investment committee consisting of an equal number of representatives of the Company and Credit Partners. Therefore, although the Company owns more than 25% of the voting securities of Credit Fund, the Company does not believe that it has control over Credit Fund (other than for purposes of the Investment Company Act). Middle Market Credit Fund SPV, LLC (the “Credit Fund Sub”), MMCF CLO 2017-1 LLC (the “2017-1 Issuer”), MMCF CLO 2019-2, LLC (the "2019-2 Issuer", formerly known as MMCF Credit Warehouse, LLC (the "Credit Fund Warehouse")) and MMCF Warehouse II, LLC (the "Credit Fund Warehouse II"), each a Delaware limited liability company, were formed on April 5, 2016, October 6, 2017 November 26, 2018 and August 16, 2019, respectively. Credit Fund Sub, the 2017-1 Issuer, the 2019-2 Issuer, and Credit Fund Warehouse II are wholly owned subsidiaries of Credit Fund and are consolidated in Credit Fund’s consolidated financial statements commencing from the date of their respective formations. Credit Fund Sub, the 2017-1 Issuer, the 2019-2 Issuer and Credit Fund Warehouse II primarily invest in first lien loans of middle market companies. Credit Fund and its wholly owned subsidiaries follow the same Internal Risk Rating System as the Company. Refer to "Debt" below for discussions regarding the credit facilities entered into and the notes issued by such wholly-owned subsidiaries.
Credit Fund, the Company and Credit Partners entered into an administration agreement with Carlyle Global Credit Administration L.L.C., the administrative agent of Credit Fund (in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”), pursuant to which the Administrative Agent is delegated certain administrative and non-discretionary functions, is authorized to enter into sub-administration agreements at the expense of Credit Fund with the approval of the board of managers of Credit Fund, and is reimbursed by Credit Fund for its costs and expenses and Credit Fund’s allocable portion of overhead incurred by the Administrative Agent in performing its obligations thereunder.
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Selected Financial Data
Since inception of Credit Fund and through September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company and Credit Partners each made capital contributions of $1 and $1 in members’ equity, respectively, and $216,000 and $123,500 in subordinated loans, respectively, to Credit Fund. Below is certain summarized consolidated financial information for Credit Fund as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
September 30, 2020
December 31, 2019
(unaudited)
Selected Consolidated Balance Sheet Information
ASSETS
Investments, at fair value (amortized cost of $1,325,843 and $1,258,157, respectively)
$
1,291,412
$
1,246,839
Cash and cash equivalents
36,122
64,787
Other assets
10,298
9,369
Total assets
$
1,337,832
$
1,320,995
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS’ EQUITY
Secured borrowings
$
485,410
$
441,077
Notes payable, net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $3,097 and $3,441, respectively
444,113
528,407
Mezzanine loans
(1)
—
93,000
Other Short-Term Borrowings
—
—
Other liabilities
18,389
32,383
Subordinated loans and members’ equity
(1)
389,920
226,128
Liabilities and members’ equity
$
1,337,832
$
1,320,995
(1)
As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company’s ownership interest in the subordinated loans and members’ equity was $204,336 and $111,596, respectively, and $0 and $93,000, respectively, in the mezzanine loans.
For the three month periods ended
For the nine month periods ended
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2019
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2019
(unaudited)
Selected Consolidated Statement of Operations Information:
Total investment income
$
22,863
$
24,659
$
64,276
$
70,999
Expenses
Interest and credit facility expenses
7,696
15,094
31,175
45,495
Other expenses
602
496
1,695
1,409
Total expenses
8,298
15,590
32,870
46,904
Net investment income (loss)
14,565
9,069
31,406
24,095
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
—
—
—
(8,353)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
18,351
3,107
(23,114)
13,333
Net increase (decrease) resulting from operations
$
32,916
$
12,176
$
8,292
$
29,075
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Below is a summary of Credit Fund’s portfolio, followed by a listing of the loans in Credit Fund's portfolio, as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
As of
September 30, 2020
December 31, 2019
Senior secured loans
(1)
$
1,330,670
$
1,260,582
Weighted average yields of senior secured loans based on amortized cost
(2)
5.95
%
6.51
%
Weighted average yields of senior secured loans based on fair value
(2)
6.11
%
6.55
%
Number of portfolio companies in Credit Fund
65
61
Average amount per portfolio company
(1)
$
20,472
$
20,665
Number of loans on non-accrual status
—
1
Fair value of loans on non-accrual status
$
—
$
21,150
Percentage of portfolio at floating interest rates
(3)(4)
98.3
%
98.3
%
Percentage of portfolio at fixed interest rates
(4)
1.7
%
1.7
%
Fair value of loans with PIK provisions
$
22,180
$
21,150
Percentage of portfolio with PIK provisions
(4)
1.7
%
1.7
%
(1)
At par/principal amount.
(2)
Weighted average yields include the effect of accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums and are based on interest rates as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. Weighted average yield on debt and income producing securities at fair value is computed as (a) the annual stated interest rate or yield earned plus the net annual amortization of OID and market discount earned on accruing debt included in such securities, divided by (b) total first lien and second lien debt at fair value included in such securities. Weighted average yield on debt and income producing securities at amortized cost is computed as (a) the annual stated interest rate or yield earned plus the net annual amortization of OID and market discount earned on accruing debt included in such securities, divided by (b) total first lien and second lien debt at amortized cost included in such securities. Actual yields earned over the life of each investment could differ materially from the yields presented above.
(3)
Floating rate debt investments are primarily subject to interest rate floors.
(4)
Percentages based on fair value.
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of September 30, 2020
Investments
(1)
Footnotes
Industry
Reference Rate & Spread
(2)
Interest Rate
(2)
Maturity Date
Par/ Principal Amount
Amortized Cost
(5)
Fair Value
(6)
First Lien Debt (97.67% of fair value)
Achilles Acquisition, LLC
+\#
(2)(3)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 4.00%
4.19%
10/13/2025
$
29,640
$
29,535
$
29,047
Acrisure, LLC
\#
(2)(3)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 3.50%
3.65%
2/15/2027
25,699
25,669
24,769
Advanced Instruments, LLC
+*\
(2)(3)(7)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 5.25%
6.25%
10/31/2022
33,416
33,362
33,150
Alku, LLC
+#
(2)(3)
Business Services
L + 5.50%
5.81%
7/29/2026
24,875
24,657
24,723
Alpha Packaging Holdings, Inc.
+*\
(2)(3)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
L + 6.00%
7.00%
11/12/2021
16,487
16,487
16,471
AmeriLife Holdings LLC
#
(2)(3)(7)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 4.00%
4.16%
3/18/2027
9,446
9,423
9,389
Analogic Corporation
^+
(2)(3)(7)
Capital Equipment
L + 5.25%
6.25%
6/22/2024
18,905
18,883
18,870
Anchor Packaging, Inc.
(2)(3)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
L + 3.75%
3.90%
7/18/2026
24,786
24,675
24,657
API Technologies Corp.
+\
(2)(3)
Aerospace & Defense
L + 4.25%
4.40%
5/9/2026
14,813
14,748
13,734
Aptean, Inc.
+\
(2)(3)
Software
L + 4.25%
4.40%
4/23/2026
12,313
12,256
12,070
AQA Acquisition Holding, Inc.
+*\
(2)(3)(7)
High Tech Industries
L + 4.25%
5.25%
5/24/2023
18,808
18,800
18,765
Astra Acquisition Corp.
+#
(2)(3)
Software
L + 5.50%
6.50%
3/1/2027
28,855
28,450
28,933
Avalign Technologies, Inc.
+\
(2)(3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 4.50%
4.65%
12/22/2025
14,629
14,513
13,759
Big Ass Fans, LLC
+*\
(2)(3)
Capital Equipment
L + 3.75%
4.75%
5/21/2024
13,801
13,744
13,401
BK Medical Holding Company, Inc.
^+
(2)(3)(7)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 5.25%
6.25%
6/22/2024
24,226
23,997
22,347
Brooks Equipment Company, LLC
+*
(2)(3)
Construction & Building
L + 5.00%
6.00%
5/1/2021
4,582
4,581
4,579
Chemical Computing Group ULC (Canada)
^+
(2)(3)(7)
Software
L + 5.00%
6.00%
8/30/2023
14,091
13,354
13,971
Clarity Telecom LLC.
+
(2)(3)
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription
L + 4.25%
4.40%
8/30/2026
14,850
14,809
14,711
Clearent Newco, LLC
^+\
(2)(3)(7)
High Tech Industries
L + 5.50%
6.50%
3/20/2025
33,632
33,370
31,819
Datto, Inc.
+\
(2)(3)
High Tech Industries
L + 4.25%
4.40%
4/2/2026
12,344
12,287
12,244
DecoPac, Inc.
^+*\
(2)(3)(7)
Non-durable Consumer Goods
L + 4.25%
5.25%
9/29/2024
12,336
12,248
12,287
Diligent Corporation
^+
(2)(3)(7)
Telecommunications
L + 6.25%
7.25%
8/4/2025
8,705
8,423
8,634
DTI Holdco, Inc.
+*\
(2)(3)
High Tech Industries
L + 4.75%
5.75%
9/30/2023
18,739
18,646
15,975
Eliassen Group, LLC
+\
(2)(3)
Business Services
L + 4.25%
4.40%
11/5/2024
7,552
7,524
7,466
EvolveIP, LLC
^+
(2)(3)(7)
Telecommunications
L + 5.75%
6.75%
6/7/2023
19,850
19,805
19,691
Exactech, Inc.
+\#
(2)(3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 3.75%
4.75%
2/14/2025
21,584
21,465
18,994
Excel Fitness Holdings, Inc.
+#
(2)(3)
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure
L + 5.25%
6.25%
10/7/2025
24,813
24,599
22,145
Frontline Technologies Holdings, LLC
+
(2)(3)
Software
L + 5.75%
6.75%
9/18/2023
14,925
14,181
15,027
Golden West Packaging Group LLC
+*\
(2)(3)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
L + 5.75%
6.75%
6/20/2023
29,092
28,965
28,969
HMT Holding Inc.
(2)(3)(7)
Energy: Oil & Gas
L + 4.75%
5.75%
11/17/2023
35,727
35,335
35,531
Integrity Marketing Acquisition, LLC
^
(2)(3)(7)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 6.25%
7.25%
8/27/2025
—
(162)
240
Jensen Hughes, Inc.
+*\
(2)(3)(7)
Utilities: Electric
L + 4.50%
5.50%
3/22/2024
33,093
32,974
32,469
KAMC Holdings, Inc.
+#
(2)(3)
Energy: Electricity
L + 4.00%
4.26%
8/14/2026
13,860
13,801
12,197
KBP Investments, LLC
^+
(2)(3)(7)
Beverage, Food & Tobacco
L + 5.25%
6.25%
5/15/2023
8,512
8,264
8,263
Lionbridge Technologies, Inc.
+
(2)(3)
Business Services
L + 6.25%
7.25%
12/29/2025
$
24,813
$
24,812
$
25,172
Maravai Intermediate Holdings, LLC
+\#
(2)(3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 4.25%
5.25%
8/2/2025
29,400
29,184
29,271
85
Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of September 30, 2020
Investments
(1)
Footnotes
Industry
Reference Rate & Spread
(2)
Interest Rate
(2)
Maturity Date
Par/ Principal Amount
Amortized Cost
(5)
Fair Value
(6)
Marco Technologies, LLC
^+\
(2)(3)(7)
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
L + 4.00%
5.00%
10/30/2023
7,332
7,290
7,332
Mold-Rite Plastics, LLC
+\
(2)(3)
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber
L + 4.25%
5.25%
12/14/2021
14,557
14,533
14,557
MSHC, Inc.
^+*\
(2)(3)(7)
Construction & Building
L + 4.25%
5.25%
12/31/2024
44,202
44,084
43,748
Newport Group Holdings II, Inc.
+\#
(2)(3)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 3.50%
3.72%
9/13/2025
23,535
23,335
22,330
Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corp.
+*\#
(2)(3)
Transportation: Cargo
L + 4.00%
5.00%
10/12/2024
38,955
38,823
36,559
Output Services Group
^+\
(2)(3)
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
L + 4.50%
5.50%
3/27/2024
19,471
19,429
13,955
PAI Holdco, Inc.
+*\
(2)(3)
Automotive
L + 4.00%
5.00%
1/5/2025
19,393
19,328
19,393
Park Place Technologies, Inc.
+\#
(2)(3)
High Tech Industries
L + 4.00%
5.00%
3/28/2025
22,387
22,321
22,387
Pasternack Enterprises, Inc.
+\
(2)(3)
Capital Equipment
L + 4.00%
5.00%
7/2/2025
22,582
22,570
22,200
Pharmalogic Holdings Corp.
+\
(2)(3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 4.00%
5.00%
6/11/2023
11,234
11,215
11,105
Premise Health Holding Corp.
+\#
(2)(3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 3.50%
3.72%
7/10/2025
13,619
13,570
13,509
Propel Insurance Agency, LLC
^+\
(2)(3)(7)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 4.25%
5.25%
6/1/2024
30,498
30,098
30,173
Q Holding Company
+*\#
(2)(3)
Automotive
L + 5.00%
6.00%
12/31/2023
21,790
21,643
21,328
QW Holding Corporation (Quala)
+*
(2)(3)(7)
Environmental Industries
L + 6.25%
7.25%
8/31/2022
12,421
12,299
11,418
Radiology Partners, Inc.
+\#
(2)(3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 4.25%
5.29%
7/9/2025
27,686
27,576
26,614
RevSpring Inc.
*\#
(2)(3)
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
L + 4.25%
4.47%
10/11/2025
29,525
29,331
29,209
Situs Group Holdings Corporation
+\
(2)(3)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 4.75%
5.75%
6/28/2025
14,827
14,730
14,566
Surgical Information Systems, LLC
+*\
(2)(3)(6)
High Tech Industries
L + 5.00%
6.00%
4/24/2023
26,168
26,039
25,906
Systems Maintenance Services Holding, Inc.
^*
(2)(3)(9)
High Tech Industries
L + 5.00%
6.00%
10/30/2023
23,581
23,505
18,389
T2 Systems, Inc.
^+*
(2)(3)(7)
Transportation: Consumer
L + 6.75%
7.75%
9/28/2022
29,193
28,771
28,570
The Original Cakerie, Ltd. (Canada)
+*\
(2)(3)
Beverage, Food & Tobacco
L + 5.00%
6.00%
7/20/2022
8,860
8,834
8,838
The Original Cakerie, Ltd. (Canada)
+*\
(2)(3)(7)
Beverage, Food & Tobacco
L + 4.50%
5.50%
7/20/2022
6,311
6,292
6,294
Thoughtworks, Inc.
*\#
(2)(3)
Business Services
L + 3.75%
4.75%
10/11/2024
11,734
11,712
11,544
U.S. Acute Care Solutions, LLC
+*\
(2)(3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 6.00%
7.00%
5/15/2021
31,293
31,246
28,257
U.S. TelePacific Holdings Corp.
+*\
(2)(3)
Telecommunications
L + 5.50%
6.50%
5/2/2023
26,660
26,533
22,867
VRC Companies, LLC
^+
(2)(3)(7)
Business Services
L + 6.50%
7.50%
3/31/2023
28,307
27,069
28,307
Welocalize, Inc.
+
(2)(3)(7)
Business Services
L + 4.50%
5.50%
12/2/2024
21,558
21,334
21,349
WRE Holding Corp.
^+*
(2)(3)(7)
Environmental Industries
L + 5.25%
6.25
1/3/2023
8,384
8,350
8,250
Zywave, Inc.
+*\
(2)(3)(7)
High Tech Industries
L + 5.00%
6.00
11/17/2022
18,581
18,490
18,581
First Lien Debt Total
$
1,298,014
$
1,261,275
Second Lien Debt (1.77% of fair value)
DBI Holding, LLC
^*
Transportation: Cargo
9.00% PIK
9.00%
2/1/2026
$
22,180
$
21,823
$
22,180
Zywave, Inc.
+*\
(2)(3)
High Tech Industries
L + 9.00%
10%
11/17/2023
647
642
647
Second Lien Debt Total
$
22,465
$
22,827
86
Investments
(1)
Footnotes
Industry
Type
Shares/Units
Cost
Fair Value
(6)
Equity Investments (0.57% of fair value)
DBI Holding, LLC
^*
Transportation: Cargo
Common Stock
2,961
$
—
$
—
DBI Holding, LLC
^*
Transportation: Cargo
Preferred Equity
13,996
5,364
7,310
Equity Investments Total
$
5,364
$
7,310
Total Investments
$
1,325,843
$
1,291,412
^ Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by Credit Fund. Credit Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with the Company (the "Credit Fund Facility"). Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of Credit Fund Sub, the 2017-1 Issuer, the 2019-2 Issuer or Credit Fund Warehouse II.
+ Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by Credit Fund Sub. Credit Fund Sub has entered into a revolving credit facility (the “Credit Fund Sub Facility”). The lenders of the Credit Fund Sub Facility have a first lien security interest in substantially all of the assets of Credit Fund Sub. Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of Credit Fund, the 2017-1 Issuer, the 2019-2 Issuer or Credit Fund Warehouse II.
* Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by the 2017-1 Issuer and secure the notes issued in connection with a $399,900 term debt securitization completed by Credit Fund on December 19, 2017 (the “2017-1 Debt Securitization”). Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of Credit Fund, Credit Fund Sub, the 2019-2 Issuer or Credit Fund Warehouse II.
\ Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by the 2019-2 Issuer and secure the notes issued in connection with a $399,900 term debt securitization completed by Credit Fund on May 21, 2019 (the “2019-2 Debt Securitization”). Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of Credit Fund, Credit Fund Sub, the 2017-1 Issuer or Credit Fund Warehouse II.
# Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by the Credit Fund Warehouse II. Credit Fund Warehouse II has entered into a revolving credit facility (the "Credit Fund Warehouse II Facility"). The lenders of the Credit Fund Warehouse II Facility have a first lien security interest in substantially all of the assets of the Credit Fund Warehouse II. Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of Credit Fund, Credit Fund Sub, the 2017-1 Issuer or the 2019-2 Issuer.
(1)
Unless otherwise indicated, issuers of investments held by Credit Fund are domiciled in the United States. As of September 30, 2020, the geographical composition of investments as a percentage of fair value was 2.26% in Canada and 97.73% in the United States. Certain portfolio company investments are subject to contractual restrictions on sales.
(2)
Variable rate loans to the portfolio companies bear interest at a rate that is determined by reference to either LIBOR or an alternate base rate (commonly based on the Federal Funds Rate or the U.S. Prime Rate), which generally resets quarterly. For each such loan, Credit Fund has indicated the reference rate used and provided the spread and the interest rate in effect as of September 30, 2020. As of September 30, 2020, the reference rates for Credit Fund’s variable rate loans were the 30-day LIBOR at 0.15%, the 90-day LIBOR at 0.23% and the 180-day LIBOR at 0.26%.
(3)
Loan includes interest rate floor feature, which is generally 1.00%.
(4)
Amortized cost represents original cost, including origination fees and upfront fees received that are deemed to be an adjustment to yield, adjusted for the accretion/amortization of discounts/premiums, as applicable, on debt investments using the effective interest method.
(5)
Fair value is determined in good faith by or under the direction of the board of managers of Credit Fund, pursuant to Credit Fund’s valuation policy, with the fair value of all investments determined using significant unobservable inputs, which is substantially similar to the valuation policy of the Company provided in Note 3, Fair Value Measurements to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
(6)
In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this loan, which is the amount reflected in this schedule, Credit Fund Sub and the 2017-1 Issuer is entitled to receive additional interest as a result of an agreement among lenders as follows: Surgical Information Systems, LLC (1.01%). Pursuant to the agreement among lenders in respect of these loans, these investments represent a first lien/last out loan, which has a secondary priority behind the first lien/first out loan with respect to principal, interest and other payments.
87
(7)
As of September 30, 2020, Credit Fund and Credit Fund Sub had the following unfunded commitments to fund delayed draw and revolving senior secured loans:
First Lien Debt – unfunded delayed draw and revolving term loans commitments
Type
Unused Fee
Par/ Principal Amount
Fair Value
Advanced Instruments, LLC
Revolver
0.50%
$
2,500
$
(19)
AmeriLife Holdings LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
530
(3)
Analogic Corporation
Revolver
0.50
1,975
(3)
AQA Acquisition Holding, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
2,459
(5)
BK Medical Holding Company, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
2,609
(183)
Chemical Computing Group ULC (Canada)
Revolver
0.50
873
(7)
Clearent Newco, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
2,549
(128)
DecoPac, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
2,143
(7)
Diligent Corporation
Revolver
0.50
703
(4)
Diligent Corporation
Delayed Draw
1.00
2,109
(13)
EvolveIP, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
2,240
(15)
EvolveIP, LLC
Revolver
0.50
1,345
(10)
HMT Holding Inc.
Revolver
0.50
3,351
(17)
Integrity Marketing Acquisition, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
12,000
240
Jensen Hughes, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
2,000
(35)
Jensen Hughes, Inc.
Delayed Draw
1.00
2,068
(36)
KBP Investments, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
10,190
(127)
KBP Investments, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
1,297
(16)
Marco Technologies, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
7,500
—
MSHC, Inc.
Delayed Draw
1.00
5,130
(47)
Propel Insurance Agency, LLC
Revolver
0.50
1,369
(14)
QW Holding Corporation (Quala)
Revolver
0.50
4,674
(272)
QW Holding Corporation (Quala)
Delayed Draw
1.00
161
(9)
T2 Systems, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
1,955
(39)
The Original Cakerie, Ltd. (Canada)
Revolver
0.50
1,665
(4)
VRC Companies, LLC
Delayed Draw
0.75
2,347
—
VRC Companies, LLC
Revolver
0.50
858
—
Welocalize, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
3,375
(28)
WRE Holding Corp.
Delayed Draw
1.00
563
(8)
WRE Holding Corp.
Revolver
0.50
852
(12)
Zywave, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
1,500
—
Total unfunded commitments
$
84,890
$
(821)
88
Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2019
Investments
(1)
Footnotes
Industry
Reference Rate & Spread
(2)
Interest Rate
(2)
Maturity Date
Par/ Principal Amount
Amortized Cost
(5)
Fair Value
(6)
First Lien Debt (98.11% of fair value)
Achilles Acquisition, LLC
+\#
(2) (3)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 4.00%
5.75%
10/13/2025
$
17,865
$
17,776
$
17,763
Acrisure, LLC
+\
(2) (3)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 3.75%
5.85%
11/22/2023
11,820
11,810
11,805
Acrisure, LLC
+\#
(2) (3)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 4.25%
6.35%
11/22/2023
20,674
20,639
20,674
Advanced Instruments, LLC
^+*\
(2) (3) (7)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 5.25%
6.99%
10/31/2022
35,610
35,536
35,466
Alku, LLC
+#
(2) (3)
Business Services
L + 5.50%
7.44%
7/29/2026
25,000
24,754
24,624
Alpha Packaging Holdings, Inc.
+*\
(2) (3)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
L + 4.25%
6.35%
5/12/2020
16,684
16,676
16,601
AmeriLife Group, LLC
^#
(2) (3) (7)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 4.50%
6.20%
6/5/2026
16,627
16,557
16,558
Anchor Packaging, Inc.
^#
(2) (3) (7)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
L + 4.00%
5.70%
7/18/2026
20,462
20,363
20,457
API Technologies Corp.
+\
(2) (3)
Aerospace & Defense
L + 4.25%
5.95%
5/9/2026
14,925
14,853
14,807
Aptean, Inc.
+\
(2) (3)
Software
L + 4.25%
6.34%
4/23/2026
12,406
12,344
12,385
AQA Acquisition Holding, Inc.
^*\
(2) (3) (7)
High Tech Industries
L + 4.25%
6.16%
5/24/2023
18,954
18,922
18,860
Avalign Technologies, Inc.
+\
(2) (3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 4.50%
6.70%
12/22/2025
14,741
14,610
14,626
Big Ass Fans, LLC
+*\
(2) (3)
Capital Equipment
L + 3.75%
5.85%
5/21/2024
13,909
13,841
13,903
Borchers, Inc.
+*\
(2) (3) (7)
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber
L + 4.50%
6.60%
11/1/2024
15,116
15,072
15,085
Brooks Equipment Company, LLC
*
Construction & Building
L + 5.00%
6.91%
8/29/2020
5,144
5,141
5,141
Clarity Telecom LLC.
+
(2) (3)
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription
L + 4.50%
6.20%
8/30/2026
14,963
14,915
14,902
Clearent Newco, LLC
^+\
(2) (3) (7)
High Tech Industries
L + 5.50%
7.44%
3/20/2025
29,738
29,436
29,134
Datto, Inc.
+\
(2) (3)
High Tech Industries
L + 4.25%
5.95%
4/2/2026
12,438
12,375
12,420
DecoPac, Inc.
+*\
(2) (3) (7)
Non-durable Consumer Goods
L + 4.25%
6.01%
9/29/2024
12,336
12,233
12,292
Dent Wizard International Corporation
+\
(2) (3)
Automotive
L + 4.00%
5.70%
4/7/2020
36,880
36,843
36,717
DTI Holdco, Inc.
+*\
(2) (3)
High Tech Industries
L + 4.75%
6.68%
9/30/2023
18,885
18,771
17,611
Eliassen Group, LLC
+\
(2) (3)
Business Services
L + 4.50%
6.20%
11/5/2024
7,581
7,548
7,579
EIP Merger Sub, LLC (Evolve IP)
^+
(2) (3) (7)
Telecommunications
L + 5.75%
7.45%
6/7/2023
19,661
19,605
19,661
Exactech, Inc.
+\#
(2) (3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 3.75%
5.45%
2/14/2025
21,772
21,634
21,751
Excel Fitness Holdings, Inc.
+#
(2) (3)
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure
L + 5.25%
6.95%
10/7/2025
25,000
24,758
24,875
Golden West Packaging Group LLC
+*\
(2) (3)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
L + 5.75%
7.45%
6/20/2023
29,464
29,303
29,072
HMT Holding Inc.
^+*\
(2) (3) (7)
Energy: Oil & Gas
L + 5.00%
6.74%
11/17/2023
33,157
32,678
32,972
Jensen Hughes, Inc.
^+*\
(2) (3) (7)
Utilities: Electric
L + 4.50%
6.24%
3/22/2024
33,909
33,757
33,550
KAMC Holdings, Inc.
+#
(2) (3)
Energy: Electricity
L + 4.00%
5.91%
8/14/2026
13,965
13,899
13,881
MAG DS Corp.
^+\
(2) (3) (7)
Aerospace & Defense
L + 4.75%
6.46%
6/6/2025
28,471
28,242
28,286
Maravai Intermediate Holdings, LLC
+\#
(2) (3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 4.25%
6.00%
8/2/2025
29,625
29,378
29,400
Marco Technologies, LLC
^+\
(2) (3) (7)
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
L + 4.25%
6.16%
10/30/2023
7,463
7,410
7,463
Mold-Rite Plastics, LLC
+\
(2) (3)
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber
L + 4.25%
5.95%
12/14/2021
$
14,557
$
14,519
$
14,524
89
Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2019
Investments
(1)
Footnotes
Industry
Reference Rate & Spread
(2)
Interest Rate
(2)
Maturity Date
Par/ Principal Amount
Amortized Cost
(5)
Fair Value
(6)
MSHC, Inc.
^+*\
(2) (3) (7)
Construction & Building
L + 4.25%
5.95%
12/31/2024
38,251
38,138
38,166
Newport Group Holdings II, Inc.
+\#
(2) (3)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 3.75%
5.65%
9/13/2025
23,715
23,487
23,663
Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corp.
+*\#
(2) (3)
Transportation: Cargo
L + 4.00%
5.70%
10/12/2024
39,013
38,859
38,763
Output Services Group
^+\
(2) (3) (7)
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
L + 4.50%
6.20%
3/27/2024
19,621
19,570
19,469
PAI Holdco, Inc.
+*\
(2) (3)
Automotive
L + 4.25%
6.35%
1/5/2025
19,532
19,458
19,532
Park Place Technologies, Inc.
+\#
(2) (3)
High Tech Industries
L + 4.00%
5.70%
3/28/2025
22,566
22,489
22,566
Pasternack Enterprises, Inc.
+\
(2) (3)
Capital Equipment
L + 4.00%
5.70%
7/2/2025
22,755
22,742
22,653
Pathway Vet Alliance LLC
+\
(2) (3) (7)
Consumer Services
L + 4.50%
6.21%
12/20/2024
19,085
18,708
19,217
Pharmalogic Holdings Corp.
+\
(2) (3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 4.00%
5.70%
6/11/2023
11,320
11,296
11,302
Premise Health Holding Corp.
^+\#
(2) (3) (7)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 3.50%
5.60%
7/10/2025
13,723
13,665
13,501
Propel Insurance Agency, LLC
^+\
(2) (3) (7)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 4.25%
6.35%
6/1/2024
22,532
22,056
22,395
Q Holding Company
+*\#
(2) (3)
Automotive
L + 5.00%
6.70%
12/31/2023
21,955
21,777
21,922
QW Holding Corporation (Quala)
^+*
(2) (3) (7)
Environmental Industries
L + 5.75%
7.73%
8/31/2022
11,630
11,449
11,531
Radiology Partners, Inc.
+\#
(2) (3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 4.75%
6.66%
7/9/2025
28,719
28,590
28,768
RevSpring Inc.
+*\#
(2) (3)
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
L + 4.00%
5.95%
10/11/2025
24,750
24,631
24,608
Situs Group Holdings Corporation
^+\
(2) (3) (7)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 4.75%
6.45%
6/28/2025
13,715
13,621
13,697
Systems Maintenance Services Holding, Inc.
+*
(2) (3)
High Tech Industries
L + 5.00%
6.70%
10/30/2023
23,765
23,672
18,180
Surgical Information Systems, LLC
+*\
(2) (3) (6)
High Tech Industries
L + 4.75%
7.47%
4/24/2023
26,168
26,005
25,715
T2 Systems, Inc.
^+*
(2) (3) (7)
Transportation: Consumer
L + 6.75%
8.85%
9/28/2022
18,045
17,789
18,045
The Original Cakerie, Ltd. (Canada)
+*
(2) (3) (7)
Beverage, Food & Tobacco
L + 5.00%
6.84%
7/20/2022
8,928
8,897
8,887
The Original Cakerie, Ltd. (Canada)
^*
(2) (3) (7)
Beverage, Food & Tobacco
L + 4.50%
6.34%
7/20/2022
6,826
6,801
6,790
ThoughtWorks, Inc.
+*\
(2) (3)
Business Services
L + 4.00%
5.70%
10/11/2024
11,824
11,794
11,824
U.S. Acute Care Solutions, LLC
+*\
(2) (3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 5.00%
6.91%
5/15/2021
31,431
31,331
29,869
U.S. TelePacific Holdings Corp.
+*\
(2) (3)
Telecommunications
L + 5.00%
7.10%
5/2/2023
26,660
26,499
25,430
Valet Waste Holdings, Inc.
+\
(2) (3)
Construction & Building
L + 3.75%
5.70%
9/28/2025
11,850
11,825
11,688
Welocalize, Inc.
+^
(2) (3) (7)
Business Services
L + 4.50%
6.21%
12/2/2024
23,038
22,788
22,787
WIRB - Copernicus Group, Inc.
+*\
(2) (3) (7)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 4.25%
5.95%
8/15/2022
20,888
20,822
20,887
WRE Holding Corp.
^+*
(2) (3) (7)
Environmental Industries
L + 5.00%
6.91%
1/3/2023
7,431
7,372
7,304
Zywave, Inc.
+*\
(2) (3) (7)
High Tech Industries
L + 5.00%
6.93%
11/17/2022
19,228
19,107
19,211
First Lien Debt Total
$
1,231,436
$
1,223,215
Second Lien Debt (1.75% of fair value)
DBI Holding, LLC
^*
(2) (3) (8)
Transportation: Cargo
9.00% PIK
8.00%
2/1/2026
$
21,150
$
20,697
$
21,150
Zywave, Inc.
*
(2) (3)
High Tech Industries
L + 9.00%
10.94%
11/17/2023
666
660
664
90
Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2019
Investments
(1)
Footnotes
Industry
Reference Rate & Spread
(2)
Interest Rate
(2)
Maturity Date
Par/ Principal Amount
Amortized Cost
(5)
Fair Value
(6)
Second Lien Debt Total
$
21,357
$
21,814
Equity Investments (0.15% of fair value)
DBI Holding, LLC
^
Transportation: Cargo
$
16,957
$
5,364
$
1,810
Equity Investments Total
$
5,364
$
1,810
Total Investments
$
1,258,157
$
1,246,839
^ Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by Credit Fund. Credit Fund has entered into the Credit Fund Facility. Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of Credit Fund Sub, the 2017-1 Issuer, the 2019-2 Issuer or Credit Fund Warehouse II.
+ Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by Credit Fund Sub. Credit Fund Sub has entered into a revolving credit facility the Credit Fund Sub Facility. The lenders of the Credit Fund Sub Facility have a first lien security interest in substantially all of the assets of Credit Fund Sub. Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of Credit Fund, the 2017-1 Issuer, the 2019-2 Issuer or Credit Fund Warehouse II.
* Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by the 2017-1 Issuer and secure the notes issued in connection with the 2017-1 Debt Securitization. Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of Credit Fund, Credit Fund Sub, the 2019-2 Issuer or Credit Fund Warehouse II.
\ Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by the 2019-2 Issuer and secure the notes issued in connection with the 2019-2 Debt Securitization. Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of Credit Fund, Credit Fund Sub, the 2017-1 Issuer or Credit Fund Warehouse II.
# Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by the Credit Fund Warehouse II. Credit Fund Warehouse II has entered into the Credit Fund Warehouse II Facility. The lenders of the Credit Fund Warehouse II Facility have a first lien security interest in substantially all of the assets of the Credit Fund Warehouse II. Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of Credit Fund, Credit Fund Sub, the 2017-1 Issuer or the 2019-2 Issuer.
(1)
Unless otherwise indicated, issuers of investments held by Credit Fund are domiciled in the United States. As of December 31, 2019, the geographical composition of investments as a percentage of fair value was 1.26% in Canada and 98.74% in the United States. Certain portfolio company investments are subject to contractual restrictions on sales.
(2)
Variable rate loans to the portfolio companies bear interest at a rate that is determined by reference to either LIBOR or an alternate base rate (commonly based on the Federal Funds Rate or the U.S. Prime Rate), which generally resets quarterly. For each such loan, Credit Fund has indicated the reference rate used and provided the spread and the interest rate in effect as of December 31, 2019. As of December 31, 2019, the reference rates for Credit Fund's variable rate loans were the 30-day LIBOR at 1.75%, the 90-day LIBOR at 1.91% and the 180-day LIBOR at 1.91%.
(3)
Loan includes interest rate floor feature, which is generally 1.00%.
(4)
Amortized cost represents original cost, including origination fees and upfront fees received that are deemed to be an adjustment to yield, adjusted for the accretion/amortization of discounts/premiums, as applicable, on debt investments using the effective interest method.
(5)
Fair value is determined in good faith by or under the direction of the board of managers of Credit Fund, pursuant to Credit Fund’s valuation policy, with the fair value of all investments determined using significant unobservable inputs, which is substantially similar to the valuation policy of the Company provided in Note 3, Fair Value Measurements.
(6)
In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this loan, which is the amount reflected in this schedule, Credit Fund is entitled to receive additional interest as a result of an agreement among lenders as follows: Surgical Information Systems, LLC (0.89%). Pursuant to the agreement among lenders in respect of these loans, these investments represent a first lien/last out loan, which has a secondary priority behind the first lien/first out loan with respect to principal, interest and other payments.
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(7)
As of December 31, 2019, Credit Fund and Credit Fund Sub had the following unfunded commitments to fund delayed draw and revolving senior secured loans:
First Lien Debt—unfunded delayed draw and revolving term loans commitments
Type
Unused Fee
Par/ Principal Amount
Fair Value
Advanced Instruments, LLC
Revolver
0.50
%
$
563
$
(2)
AmeriLife Group, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
298
(1)
Anchor Packaging, Inc.
Delayed Draw
1.00
4,487
(1)
AQA Acquisition Holding, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
2,459
(11)
Borchers, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
1,935
(3)
Clearent Newco, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
6,636
(110)
DecoPac, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
2,143
(7)
EIP Merger Sub, LLC (Evolve IP)
Revolver
0.50
1,680
—
EIP Merger Sub, LLC (Evolve IP)
Delayed Draw
1.00
2,240
—
HMT Holding Inc.
Revolver
0.50
6,173
(29)
Jensen Hughes, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
1,136
(11)
Jensen Hughes, Inc.
Delayed Draw
1.00
2,365
(23)
MAG DS Corp.
Revolver
0.50
2,188
(13)
Marco Technologies, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
7,500
—
MSHC, Inc.
Delayed Draw
1.00
1,913
(4)
Output Services Group
Delayed Draw
4.25
116
(1)
Pathway Vet Alliance LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
19,867
68
Premise Health Holding Corp.
Delayed Draw
1.00
1,103
(17)
Propel Insurance Agency, LLC
Revolver
0.50
2,381
(10)
Propel Insurance Agency, LLC
Delayed Draw
0.50
7,143
(31)
QW Holding Corporation (Quala)
Revolver
0.50
5,498
(31)
QW Holding Corporation (Quala)
Delayed Draw
1.00
217
(1)
Situs Group Holdings Corporation
Delayed Draw
1.00
1,216
(1)
T2 Systems, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
1,369
—
The Original Cakerie, Ltd. (Canada)
Revolver
0.50
1,199
(5)
Welocalize, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
2,057
(21)
WIRB - Copernicus Group, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
1,000
—
WIRB - Copernicus Group, Inc.
Delayed Draw
1.00
2,592
—
WRE Holding Corp.
Revolver
0.50
441
(6)
WRE Holding Corp.
Delayed Draw
1.00
1,981
(25)
Zywave, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
998
(1)
Total unfunded commitments
$
92,894
$
(297)
(8)
Loan was on non-accrual status as of December 31, 2019.
Debt
Credit Fund, Credit Fund Sub and Credit Fund Warehouse II are party to separate credit facilities as described below. In addition, until May 15, 2019, the 2019-2 Issuer (formerly known as Credit Fund Warehouse) was a party to the Credit Warehouse Facility. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, Credit Fund, Credit Fund Sub and Credit Fund Warehouse II were in compliance with all covenants and other requirements of their respective credit facility agreements. Below is a summary of the borrowings and repayments under the credit facilities for the three month and nine month periods ended 2020 and 2019, and the outstanding balances under the credit facilities for the respective periods.
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Credit Fund
Facility
Credit Fund Sub
Facility
Credit Fund Warehouse Facility
Credit Fund Warehouse II Facility
2020
2019
2020
2019
2020
2019
2020
2019
Three Month Periods Ended September 30,
Outstanding balance, beginning of period
$
—
$
80,000
$
353,006
$
384,493
$—
$
—
$
108,994
$
—
Borrowings
—
32,500
25,000
35,500
—
—
5,000
77,935
Repayments
—
(18,500)
—
(76,987)
—
—
(6,590)
—
Outstanding balance, end of period
$
—
$
94,000
$
378,006
$
343,006
$—
$
—
$
107,404
$
77,935
Nine Month Periods Ended September 30,
Outstanding Borrowing, beginning of period
$
93,000
$
112,000
$
343,506
$
471,134
$—
$
101,045
$
97,571
$
—
Borrowings
63,500
83,200
125,000
144,370
—
34,544
38,373
77,935
Repayments
(156,500)
(101,200)
(90,500)
(272,498)
—
(135,589)
(28,540)
—
Outstanding balance, end of period
$
—
$
94,000
$
378,006
$
343,006
$—
$
—
$
107,404
$
77,935
Credit Fund Facility
.
On June 24, 2016, Credit Fund entered into the Credit Fund Facility with the Company, which was subsequently amended on June 5, 2017, October 2, 2017, November 3, 2017, June 22, 2018, June 29, 2018, February 21, 2019 and March 20, 2020, pursuant to which Credit Fund may from time to time request mezzanine loans from the Company. The maximum principal amount of the Credit Fund Facility is $175,000. The maturity date of the Credit Fund Facility is March 22, 2021. Amounts borrowed under the Credit Fund Facility bear interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 9.00%.
Credit Fund Sub Facility
.
On June 24, 2016, Credit Fund Sub closed on the Credit Fund Sub Facility with lenders, which was subsequently amended on May 31, 2017, October 27, 2017, August 24, 2018, December 12, 2019 and March 11, 2020. The Credit Fund Sub Facility provides for secured borrowings during the applicable revolving period up to an amount equal to $640,000. The facility is secured by a first lien security interest in substantially all of the portfolio investments held by Credit Fund Sub. The maturity date of the Credit Fund Sub Facility is May 22, 2024. Amounts borrowed under the Credit Fund Sub Facility bear interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 2.25%.
Credit Fund Warehouse Facility
.
On November 26, 2018, Credit Fund Warehouse closed on the Credit Fund Warehouse Facility with lenders. The Credit Fund Warehouse Facility provided for secured borrowings during the applicable revolving period up to an amount equal to $150,000. The Credit Fund Warehouse Facility was secured by a first lien security interest in substantially all of the portfolio investments held by the Credit Fund Warehouse. The maturity date of the Credit Fund Warehouse Facility was November 26, 2019. Amounts borrowed under the Credit Fund Warehouse Facility bore interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 1.05%. Effective May 15, 2019, the Warehouse Facility changed its name from “MMCF Warehouse, LLC” to “MMCF CLO 2019-2, LLC” and secured borrowings outstanding were repaid in connection with the 2019-2 Debt Securitization.
Credit Fund Warehouse II Facility
.
On August 16, 2019, Credit Fund Warehouse II closed on a revolving credit facility (the "Credit Fund Warehouse II Facility") with lenders. The Credit Fund Warehouse II Facility provides for secured borrowings during the applicable revolving period up to an amount equal to $150,000. The Credit Fund Warehouse II Facility is secured by a first lien security interest in substantially all of the portfolio investments held by the Credit Fund Warehouse II Facility. The maturity date of the Credit Fund Warehouse II Facility is August 16, 2022. Amounts borrowed under the Credit Fund Warehouse II Facility bear interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 1.05% for the first 12 months, LIBOR plus 1.15% for the next 12 months, and LIBOR plus 1.50% in the final 12 months.
2017-1 Notes
On December 19, 2017, Credit Fund completed the 2017-1 Debt Securitization. The notes offered in the 2017-1 Debt Securitization (the “2017-1 Notes”) were issued by the 2017-1 Issuer, a wholly owned and consolidated subsidiary of Credit Fund, and are secured by a diversified portfolio of the 2017-1 Issuer consisting primarily of first and second lien senior secured loans. The 2017-1 Debt Securitization was executed through a private placement of the 2017-1 Notes, consisting of:
•
$231,700 of Aaa/AAA Class A-1 Notes, which bear interest at the three-month LIBOR plus 1.17%;
•
$48,300 of Aa2/AA Class A-2 Notes, which bear interest at the three-month LIBOR plus 1.50%;
•
$15,000 of A2/A Class B-1 Notes, which bear interest at the three-month LIBOR plus 2.25%;
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•
$9,000 of A2/A Class B-2 Notes which bear interest at 4.30%;
•
$22,900 of Baa2/BBB Class C Notes which bear interest at the three-month LIBOR plus 3.20%; and
•
$25,100 of Ba2/BB Class D Notes which bear interest at the three-month LIBOR plus 6.38%.
The 2017-1 Notes are scheduled to mature on January 15, 2028. Credit Fund received 100% of the preferred interests issued by the 2017-1 Issuer (the “2017-1 Issuer Preferred Interests”) on the closing date of the 2017-1 Debt Securitization in exchange for Credit Fund’s contribution to the 2017-1 Issuer of the initial closing date loan portfolio. The 2017-1 Issuer Preferred Interests do not bear interest and had a nominal value of $47,900 at closing.
As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the 2017-1 Issuer was in compliance with all covenants and other requirements of the indenture.
2019-2 Notes
On May 21, 2019, Credit Fund completed the 2019-2 Debt Securitization. The notes offered in the 2019-2 Debt Securitization (the “2019-2 Notes”) were issued by the 2019-2 Issuer, a wholly owned and consolidated subsidiary of Credit Fund, and are secured by a diversified portfolio of the 2019-2 Issuer consisting primarily of first and second lien senior secured loans. The 2019-2 Debt Securitization was executed through a private placement of the 2019-2 Notes, consisting of:
•
$233,000 of Aaa/AAA Class A-1 Notes, which bear interest at the three-month LIBOR plus 1.50%;
•
$48,000 of Aa2/AA Class A-2 Notes, which bear interest at the three-month LIBOR plus 2.40%;
•
$23,000 of A2/A Class B Notes, which bear interest at the three-month LIBOR plus 3.45%;
•
$27,000 of Baa2/BBB- Class C Notes which bear interest at the three-month LIBOR plus 4.55%; and
•
$21,000 of Ba2/BB- Class D Notes which bear interest at the three-month LIBOR plus 8.03%.
The 2017-1 Notes are scheduled to mature on April 15, 2029. Credit Fund received 100% of the preferred interests issued by the 2019-2 Issuer (the “2019-2 Issuer Preferred Interests”) on the closing date of the 2019-2 Debt Securitization in exchange for Credit Fund’s contribution to the 2019-2 Issuer of the initial closing date loan portfolio. The 2019-2 Issuer Preferred Interests do not bear interest and had a nominal value of $48,300 at closing.
As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the 2019-2 Issuer was in compliance with all covenants and other requirements of the indenture.
FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
We generate cash from the net proceeds of offerings of our common stock and through cash flows from operations, including investment sales and repayments as well as income earned on investments and cash equivalents. We may also fund a portion of our investments through borrowings under the Facilities, as well as through securitization of a portion of our existing investments. The primary use of existing funds and any funds raised in the future is expected to be for investments in portfolio companies, repayment of indebtedness, cash distributions to our stockholders and for other general corporate purposes.
While aggregate economic activity continued to improve through the third quarter of 2020, the dispersion in performance across industries and geographies has been substantial. However, anxiety over second and third coronavirus infection "waves", seesawing stimulus negotiations, continued pressure from heightened unemployment, and increasing political divisiveness and unrest leading up to the November 2020 elections have created significant uncertainty around the direction of future economic growth. Therefore, we expect that the pace and magnitude of economic recovery will be uneven, and continued market and business disruption created by the COVID-19 pandemic may impact certain aspects of our liquidity. Depreciation in the valuations of our investments may adversely impact collateral eligibility, which would reduce the availability under the Facilities. We are therefore continuously and critically monitoring our operating results, liquidity and anticipated capital requirements, and taking action to fortify our balance sheet and provide capital flexibility. For example, on October 28, 2020, the Company received stockholder approval to sell shares of its common stock below the net asset value per share. In addition, on November 3, 2020, we formed a joint venture with an unaffiliated private credit investment fund to create Middle Market Credit Fund II, LLC ("MMCF II"), as described in Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements. As part of the transaction, we contributed certain senior secured debt investments with an aggregate principal balance of $250 million, in exchange for equity ownership in MMCF II of approximately 84% and gross cash proceeds of $170 million. We expect to use the cash proceeds for repayment of debt, working capital and general corporate purposes, which will provide enhanced balance sheet flexibility and additional capital to deploy into an active origination environment. We believe our current cash position, available capacity on our revolving credit facilities – which is well in excess of our unfunded commitments – and net cash
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provided by operating activities will provide us with sufficient resources to meet our obligations and continue to support our investment objectives, including reserving for the capital needs which may arise at our portfolio companies.
The SPV closed on May 24, 2013 on the SPV Credit Facility, which was subsequently amended on June 30, 2014, June 19, 2015, June 9, 2016, May 26, 2017 and August 9, 2018. The SPV Credit Facility provides for secured borrowings during the applicable revolving period up to an amount equal to the lesser of $275,000 (the borrowing base as calculated pursuant to the terms of the SPV Credit Facility) and the amount of net cash proceeds and unpledged capital commitments the Company has received, with an accordion feature that can, subject to certain conditions, increase the aggregate maximum credit commitment up to an amount not to exceed $750,000, subject to restrictions imposed on borrowings under the Investment Company Act and certain restrictions and conditions set forth in the SPV Credit Facility, including adequate collateral to support such borrowings. On December 31, 2019, the Company irrevocably reduced its commitments under the SPV Credit Facility to $275,000. The SPV Credit Facility imposes financial and operating covenants on us and the SPV that restrict our and its business activities. Continued compliance with these covenants will depend on many factors, some of which are beyond our control.
We closed on the Credit Facility on March 21, 2014, which was subsequently amended on January 8, 2015, May 25, 2016, March 22, 2017, September 25, 2018, June 14, 2019 and October 28, 2020. The maximum principal amount of the Credit Facility is $688,000, subject to availability under the Credit Facility, which is based on certain advance rates multiplied by the value of the Company’s portfolio investments (subject to certain concentration limitations) net of certain other indebtedness that the Company may incur in accordance with the terms of the Credit Facility. Proceeds of the Credit Facility may be used for general corporate purposes, including the funding of portfolio investments. Maximum capacity under the Credit Facility may be increased, subject to certain conditions, to $900,000 through the exercise by the Company of an uncommitted accordion feature through which existing and new lenders may, at their option, agree to provide additional financing. The Credit Facility includes a $50,000 limit for swingline loans and a $20,000 limit for letters of credit. Subject to certain exceptions, the Credit Facility is secured by a first lien security interest in substantially all of the portfolio investments held by the Company. The Credit Facility includes customary covenants, including certain financial covenants related to asset coverage, shareholders’ equity and liquidity, certain limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness and liens, and other maintenance covenants, as well as usual and customary events of default for senior secured revolving credit facilities of this nature.
Although we believe that we and the SPV will remain in compliance, there are no assurances that we or the SPV will continue to comply with the covenants in the Credit Facility and SPV Credit Facility, as applicable. Failure to comply with these covenants could result in a default under the Credit Facility and/or the SPV Credit Facility that, if we or the SPV were unable to obtain a waiver from the applicable lenders, could result in the immediate acceleration of the amounts due under the Credit Facility and/or the SPV Credit Facility, and thereby have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Moreover, to the extent that we cannot meet our financing obligations, we risk the loss of some or all of our assets to liquidation or sale to satisfy the obligations. In such an event, we may be forced to sell assets at significantly depressed prices due to market conditions or otherwise, which may result in losses.
For more information on the SPV Credit Facility and the Credit Facility, see Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
On June 26, 2015, we completed the 2015-1 Debt Securitization. The 2015-1 Notes were issued by Carlyle Direct Lending CLO 2015-1R LLC (formerly known as Carlyle GMS Finance MM CLO 2015-1 LLC) (the “2015-1 Issuer”), a wholly owned and consolidated subsidiary of us. On August 30, 2018, the 2015-1 Issuer refinanced the 2015-1 Debt Securitization (the “2015-1 Debt Securitization Refinancing”) by redeeming in full the 2015-1 Notes and issuing new notes (the “2015-1R Notes”). The 2015-1R Notes are secured by a diversified portfolio of the 2015-1 Issuer consisting primarily of first and second lien senior secured loans. On the closing date of the 2015-1 Debt Securitization Refinancing, the 2015-1 Issuer, among other things:
(a) refinanced the issued Class A-1A Notes by redeeming in full the Class A-1A Notes and issuing new AAA Class A-1-1-R Notes in an aggregate principal amount of $234,800 which bear interest at the three-month LIBOR plus 1.55%;
(b) refinanced the issued Class A-1B Notes by redeeming in full the Class A-1B Notes and issuing new AAA Class A-1-2-R Notes in an aggregate principal amount of $50,000 which bear interest at the three-month LIBOR plus 1.48% for the first 24 months and the three-month LIBOR plus 1.78% thereafter;
(c) refinanced the issued Class A-1C Notes by redeeming in full the Class A-1C Notes and issuing new AAA Class A-1-3-R Notes in an aggregate principal amount of $25,000 which bear interest at 4.56%;
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(d) refinanced the issued Class A-2 Notes by redeeming in full the Class A-2 Notes and issuing new Class A-2-R Notes in an aggregate principal amount of $66,000 which bear interest at the three-month LIBOR plus 2.20%;
(e) issued new single-A Class B Notes and BBB- Class C Notes in aggregate principal amounts of $46,400 and $27,000, respectively, which bear interest at the three-month LIBOR plus 3.15% and the three-month LIBOR plus 4.00%, respectively;
(f) reduced the 2015-1 Issuer Preferred Interests by approximately $21,375 from a nominal value of $125,900 to approximately $104,525 at close; and
(g) extended the reinvestment period end date and maturity date applicable to the 2015-1 Issuer to October 15, 2023 and October 15, 2031, respectively. In connection with the contribution, we have made customary representations, warranties and covenants to the 2015-1 Issuer.
The Class A-1-1-R, Class A-1-2-R, Class A-1-3-R, Class A-2-R, Class B and Class C Notes are included in the consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q. The 2015-1 Issuer Preferred Interests were eliminated in consolidation. For more information on the 2015-1R Notes, see Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we had $37,088 and $36,751, respectively, in cash and cash equivalents. The Facilities consisted of the following as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
September 30, 2020
Total Facility
Borrowings Outstanding
Unused Portion
(1)
Amount Available
(2)
SPV Credit Facility
$
275,000
$
149,985
$
125,015
$
46,670
Credit Facility
688,000
363,347
324,653
198,282
Total
$
963,000
$
513,332
$
449,668
$
244,952
December 31, 2019
Total Facility
Borrowings Outstanding
Unused Portion
(1)
Amount Available
(2)
SPV Credit Facility
$
275,000
$
232,469
$
42,531
$
4,225
Credit Facility
688,000
384,074
303,926
264,198
Total
$
963,000
$
616,543
$
346,457
$
268,423
(1)
The unused portion is the amount upon which commitment fees are based.
(2)
Available for borrowing based on the computation of collateral to support the borrowings and subject to compliance with applicable covenants and financial ratios.
The following were the carrying values (before debt issuance costs) and fair values of the Company’s 2015-1R Notes as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
September 30, 2020
December 31, 2019
Carrying Value
Fair Value
Carrying Value
Fair Value
Aaa/AAA Class A-1-1-R Notes
$
234,800
$
227,026
$
234,800
$
233,053
Aaa/AAA Class A-1-2-R Notes
50,000
48,814
50,000
49,908
Aaa/AAA Class A-1-3-R Notes
25,000
25,020
25,000
25,163
AA Class A-2-R Notes
66,000
66,000
66,000
66,000
A Class B Notes
46,400
44,153
46,400
46,400
BBB- Class C Notes
27,000
23,031
27,000
27,000
Total
$
449,200
$
434,044
$
449,200
$
447,524
As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we had a combined $1,077,532 and $1,180,743, respectively, of outstanding consolidated indebtedness under our Facilities, the 2015-1R Notes and the Senior Notes. Our annualized interest cost as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, was 2.61% and 4.01%, excluding fees (such as fees on undrawn amounts and amortization of upfront fees). For the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, we incurred $7,291 and $13,538, respectively, of interest expense and $728 and $545, respectively, of unused commitment fees. For the nine month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, we incurred $28,913 and $38,561, respectively, of interest expense and $2,106 and $1,784, respectively, of unused commitment fees.
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Equity Activity
Common shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were 56,308,616 and 57,763,811, respectively.
The following table summarizes activity in the number of shares of our common stock outstanding during the nine month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019:
For the nine month periods ended
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2019
Common shares outstanding, beginning of period
57,763,811
62,230,251
Repurchase of common stock
(1)
(1,455,195)
(3,216,775)
Common shares outstanding, end of period
56,308,616
59,013,476
(1)
See Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional information regarding the Company Stock Repurchase Program.
On May 5, 2020, we issued and sold 2,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, par value $0.01, to an affiliate of Carlyle in a private placement at a price of $25 per share. Shares of Preferred Stock issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were 2,000,000 and 0, respectively.
Contractual Obligations
A summary of our significant contractual payment obligations was as follows as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
As of
Payment Due by Period
September 30, 2020
December 31, 2019
Less than 1 Year
$
—
$
—
1-3 Years
(1)
149,985
—
3-5 Years
(1)
478,347
731,543
More than 5 Years
(2)
449,200
449,200
Total
$
1,077,532
$
1,180,743
(1) Includes amounts outstanding under the Facilities and Senior Notes.
(2) Includes amounts outstanding under the 2015-1R Notes.
OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
In the ordinary course of our business, we enter into contracts or agreements that contain indemnifications or warranties. Future events could occur which may give rise to liabilities arising from these provisions against us. We believe that the likelihood of such an event is remote; however, the maximum potential exposure is unknown. No accrual has been made in these consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for any such exposure.
We have in the past, currently are and may in the future become obligated to fund commitments such as revolving credit facilities, bridge financing commitments, or delayed draw commitments.
We had the following unfunded commitments to fund delayed draw and revolving senior secured loans as of the indicated dates:
Principal Amount as of
September 30, 2020
December 31, 2019
Unfunded delayed draw commitments
$
58,290
$
75,874
Unfunded revolving commitments
67,034
74,016
Total unfunded commitments
$
125,324
$
149,890
Pursuant to an undertaking by us in connection with the 2015-1 Debt Securitization, we agreed to hold on an ongoing basis the 2015-1 Issuer Preferred Interests with an aggregate dollar purchase price at least equal to 5% of the aggregate
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outstanding amount of all collateral obligations by the 2015-1 Issuer for so long as any securities of the 2015-1 Issuer remains outstanding. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we were in compliance with this undertaking.
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS
Prior to July 5, 2017, we had an “opt in” dividend reinvestment plan in respect of our common stock. Effective on July 5, 2017, we converted our “opt in” dividend reinvestment plan to an “opt out” dividend reinvestment plan that provides for reinvestment of our dividends and other distributions on behalf of our common stockholders, other than those common stockholders who have “opted out” of the plan. As a result of adopting the plan, if our Board of Directors authorizes, and we declare, a cash dividend or distribution on our common stock, our common stockholders who have not elected to “opt out” of our dividend reinvestment plan will have their cash dividends or distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of our common stock, rather than receiving cash. Each registered common stockholder may elect to have such common stockholder’s dividends and distributions distributed in cash rather than participate in the plan. For any registered common stockholder that does not so elect, distributions on such common stockholder’s shares will be reinvested by State Street Bank and Trust Company, our plan administrator, in additional common shares. The number of common shares to be issued to the common stockholder will be determined based on the total dollar amount of the cash distribution payable, net of applicable withholding taxes. We intend to use primarily newly issued common shares to implement the plan so long as the market value per share is equal to or greater than the net asset value per share on the relevant valuation date. If the market value per share is less than the net asset value per share on the relevant valuation date, the plan administrator would implement the plan through the purchase of common stock on behalf of participants in the open market, unless we instruct the plan administrator otherwise.
The following table summarizes the Company's dividends declared per share of common stock during the two most recent fiscal years and the current fiscal year to date:
Date Declared
Record Date
Payment Date
Per Share Amount
2018
February 26, 2018
March 29, 2018
April 17, 2018
$
0.37
May 2, 2018
June 29, 2018
July 17, 2018
0.37
August 6, 2018
September 28, 2018
October 17, 2018
0.37
November 5, 2018
December 28, 2018
January 17, 2019
0.37
December 12, 2018
December 28, 2018
January 17, 2019
0.20
(1)
Total
$
1.68
2019
February 22, 2019
March 29, 2019
April 17, 2019
$
0.37
May 6, 2019
June 28, 2019
July 17, 2019
0.37
June 17, 2019
June 28, 2019
July 17, 2019
0.08
(1)
August 5, 2019
September 30, 2019
October 17, 2019
0.37
November 4, 2019
December 31, 2019
January 17, 2020
0.37
December 12, 2019
December 31, 2019
January 17, 2020
0.18
(1)
Total
$
1.74
2020
February 24, 2020
March 31, 2020
April 17, 2020
$
0.37
May 4, 2020
June 30, 2020
July 17, 2020
$
0.37
August 3, 2020
September 30, 2020
October 16, 2020
$
0.32
(2)
August 3, 2020
September 30, 2020
October 16, 2020
$
0.05
(1)
Total
$
0.74
(1)
Represents a special dividend.
(2)
The Company updated its dividend policy such that the regular dividend is $0.32 per share of common stock, effective with the third quarter 2020 dividend.
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Our Preferred Stock has a liquidation preference equal to $25 per share (the "Liquidation Preference") plus any accumulated but unpaid dividends up to but excluding the date of distribution. Dividends on our Preferred Stock are payable on a quarterly basis in an initial amount equal to 7.00% per annum of the Liquidation Preference per share, payable in cash, or at our option, 9.00% per annum of the Liquidation Preference payable in additional shares of Preferred Stock.
The following table summarizes the Company's dividends declared per share of preferred stock during the current fiscal year to date. Unless otherwise noted, dividends declared were paid in cash.
Date Declared
Record Date
Payment Date
Per Share Amount
2020
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2020
September 30, 2020
$
0.277
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2020
$
0.423
Total
$
0.700
ASSET COVERAGE
In accordance with the Investment Company Act, a BDC is only allowed to borrow amounts such that its “asset coverage,” as defined in the Investment Company Act, satisfies the minimum asset coverage ratio specified in the Investment Company Act after such borrowing. “Asset coverage” generally refers to a company’s total assets, less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by “senior securities,” as defined in the Investment Company Act, divided by total senior securities representing indebtedness and, if applicable, preferred stock. “Senior securities” for this purpose includes borrowings from banks or other lenders, debt securities and preferred stock.
Prior to March 23, 2018, BDCs were required to maintain a minimum asset coverage ratio of 200%. On March 23, 2018, an amendment to Section 61(a) of the Investment Company Act was signed into law to permit BDCs to reduce the minimum asset coverage ratio from 200% to 150%, so long as certain approval and disclosure requirements are satisfied. Under the 200% minimum asset coverage ratio, BDCs are permitted to borrow up to one dollar for investment purposes for every one dollar of investor equity, and under the 150% minimum asset coverage ratio, BDCs are permitted to borrow up to two dollars for investment purposes for every one dollar of investor equity. In other words, Section 61(a) of the Investment Company Act, as amended, permits BDCs to potentially increase their debt-to-equity ratio from a maximum of 1 to 1 to a maximum of 2 to 1.
On April 9, 2018 and June 6, 2018, the Board of Directors, including a “required majority” (as such term is defined in Section 57(o) of the Investment Company Act), and the stockholders of the Company, respectively, approved the application to the Company of the 150% minimum asset coverage ratio set forth in Section 61(a)(2) of the Investment Company Act. As a result, the minimum asset coverage ratio applicable to the Company was reduced from 200% to 150%, effective as of June 7, 2018.
On April 8, 2020, the SEC issued an order (Release No. 33837) providing temporary, conditional exemptive relief from certain Investment Company Act provisions for BDCs, including relief permitting BDCs to issue additional senior securities to meet liquidity needs subject to compliance with a reduced asset coverage ratio. The relief is subject to investor protection conditions, including specific requirements for obtaining an independent evaluation of the terms of the senior securities, limits on new investments and approval by a majority of a BDC’s independent board members as well as public disclosure in the case of the issuance of senior securities pursuant to the reduced asset coverage ratio.
These exemptions are in effect through the earlier of December 31, 2020 or the date by which a BDC ceases to rely on the order. The Company does not currently anticipate utilizing this relief.
As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company had total senior securities of $1,127,532 and $1,180,743, respectively, consisting of secured borrowings under the Facilities, the Notes Payable, and, only as of September 30, 2020, the Preferred Stock, and had asset coverage ratios of 174.96% and 181.01%, respectively.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The preparation of our consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. Changes in the economic environment, financial markets, and any other parameters used in determining such estimates could cause actual results to differ. Our critical accounting policies, including those relating to the valuation of our investment portfolio, are described below. The critical accounting policies
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should be read in connection with our consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q and in Part II, Item 8 of the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Fair Value Measurements
The Company applies fair value accounting in accordance with the terms of Financial Accounting Standards Board ASC Topic 820,
Fair Value Measurement
(“ASC 820”). ASC 820 defines fair value as the amount that would be exchanged to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transfer between market participants at the measurement date. The Company values securities/instruments traded in active markets on the measurement date by multiplying the closing price of such traded securities/instruments by the quantity of shares or amount of the instrument held. The Company may also obtain quotes with respect to certain of its investments, such as its securities/instruments traded in active markets and its liquid securities/instruments that are not traded in active markets, from pricing services, brokers, or counterparties (i.e., “consensus pricing”). When doing so, the Company determines whether the quote obtained is sufficient according to U.S. GAAP to determine the fair value of the security. The Company may use the quote obtained or alternative pricing sources may be utilized including valuation techniques typically utilized for illiquid securities/instruments.
Securities/instruments that are illiquid or for which the pricing source does not provide a valuation or methodology or provides a valuation or methodology that, in the judgment of the Investment Adviser or the Board of Directors, does not represent fair value shall each be valued as of the measurement date using all techniques appropriate under the circumstances and for which sufficient data is available. These valuation techniques may vary by investment and include comparable public market valuations, comparable precedent transaction valuations and/or discounted cash flow analyses. The process generally used to determine the applicable value is as follows: (i) the value of each portfolio company or investment is initially reviewed by the investment professionals responsible for such portfolio company or investment and, for non-traded investments, a standardized template designed to approximate fair market value based on observable market inputs, updated credit statistics and unobservable inputs is used to determine a preliminary value, which is also reviewed alongside consensus pricing, where available; (ii) preliminary valuation conclusions are documented and reviewed by a valuation committee comprised of members of senior management; (iii) the Board of Directors engages a third-party valuation firm to provide positive assurance on portions of the Middle Market Senior Loans and equity investments portfolio each quarter (such that each non-traded investment other than Credit Fund is reviewed by a third-party valuation firm at least once on a rolling twelve month basis) including a review of management’s preliminary valuation and conclusion on fair value; (iv) the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Audit Committee”) reviews the assessments of the Investment Adviser and the third-party valuation firm and provides the Board of Directors with any recommendations with respect to changes to the fair value of each investment in the portfolio; and (v) the Board of Directors discusses the valuation recommendations of the Audit Committee and determines the fair value of each investment in the portfolio in good faith based on the input of the Investment Adviser and, where applicable, the third-party valuation firm.
All factors that might materially impact the value of an investment are considered, including, but not limited to the assessment of the following factors, as relevant:
•
the nature and realizable value of any collateral;
•
call features, put features and other relevant terms of debt;
•
the portfolio company’s leverage and ability to make payments;
•
the portfolio company’s public or private credit rating;
•
the portfolio company’s actual and expected earnings and discounted cash flow;
•
prevailing interest rates and spreads for similar securities and expected volatility in future interest rates;
•
the markets in which the portfolio company does business and recent economic and/or market events; and
•
comparisons to comparable transactions and publicly traded securities.
Investment performance data utilized are the most recently available financial statements and compliance certificate received from the portfolio companies as of the measurement date which in many cases may reflect a lag in information.
Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Company’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, these estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been reported had a ready market for the investments existed, and it is reasonably possible that the difference could be material.
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In addition, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the realized gains or losses on investments to be different from the net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation currently reflected in the consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
U.S. GAAP establishes a hierarchical disclosure framework which ranks the level of observability of market price inputs used in measuring investments at fair value. The observability of inputs is impacted by a number of factors, including the type of investment and the characteristics specific to the investment and state of the marketplace, including the existence and transparency of transactions between market participants. Investments with readily available quoted prices or for which fair value can be measured from quoted prices in active markets generally have a higher degree of market price observability and a lesser degree of judgment applied in determining fair value.
For further information on the fair value hierarchies, our framework for determining fair value and the composition of our portfolio, see Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make assumptions and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management’s estimates are based on historical experiences and other factors, including expectations of future events that management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. It also requires management to exercise judgment in the process of applying the Company’s accounting policies. Assumptions and estimates regarding the valuation of investments and their resulting impact on base management and incentive fees involve a higher degree of judgment and complexity and these assumptions and estimates may be significant to the consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q. Actual results could differ from these estimates and such differences could be material.
Investments
Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains or losses are measured by the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the amortized cost basis of the investment using the specific identification method without regard to unrealized appreciation or depreciation previously recognized, and includes investments charged off during the period, net of recoveries. Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments as presented in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q reflects the net change in the fair value of investments, including the reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation or depreciation when gains or losses are realized.
Revenue Recognition
Interest from Investments and Realized Gain/Loss on Investments
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis and includes the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Discounts from and premiums to par value on debt investments purchased are accreted/amortized into interest income over the life of the respective security using the effective interest method. The amortized cost of debt investments represents the original cost, including origination fees and upfront fees received that are deemed to be an adjustment to yield, adjusted for the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums, if any. At time of exit, the realized gain or loss on an investment is the difference between the amortized cost at time of exit and the cash received at exit using the specific identification method.
The Company has loans in its portfolio that contain payment-in-kind (“PIK”) provisions. PIK represents interest that is accrued and recorded as interest income at the contractual rates, increases the loan principal on the respective capitalization dates, and is generally due at maturity. Such income is included in interest income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
Dividend Income
Dividend income from the investment fund, Credit Fund, is recorded on the record date for the investment fund to the extent that such amounts are payable by the investment fund and are expected to be collected.
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Other Income
Other income may include income such as consent, waiver, amendment, unused, underwriting, arranger and prepayment fees associated with the Company’s investment activities as well as any fees for managerial assistance services rendered by the Company to the portfolio companies. Such fees are recognized as income when earned or the services are rendered. The Company may receive fees for guaranteeing the outstanding debt of a portfolio company. Such fees are amortized into other income over the life of the guarantee. The unamortized amount, if any, is included in other assets in the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
Non-Accrual Income
Loans are generally placed on non-accrual status when principal or interest payments are past due 30 days or more or when there is reasonable doubt that principal or interest will be collected in full. Accrued and unpaid interest is generally reversed when a loan is placed on non-accrual status. Interest payments received on non-accrual loans may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon management’s judgment regarding collectability. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past due principal and interest are paid current and, in management’s judgment, are likely to remain current. Management may determine not to place a loan on non-accrual status if the loan has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection.
Income Taxes
For federal income tax purposes, the Company has elected to be treated as a RIC under the Code, and intends to make the required distributions to its stockholders as specified therein. In order to qualify as a RIC, the Company must meet certain minimum distribution, source-of-income and asset diversification requirements. If such requirements are met, then the Company is generally required to pay income taxes only on the portion of its taxable income and gains it does not distribute.
The minimum distribution requirements applicable to RICs require the Company to distribute to its stockholders at least 90% of its investment company taxable income (“ICTI”), as defined by the Code, each year. Depending on the level of ICTI earned in a tax year, the Company may choose to carry forward ICTI in excess of current year distributions into the next tax year. Any such carryover ICTI must be distributed before the end of that next tax year through a dividend declared prior to filing the final tax return related to the year which generated such ICTI.
In addition, based on the excise distribution requirements, the Company is subject to a 4% nondeductible federal excise tax on undistributed income unless the Company distributes in a timely manner an amount at least equal to the sum of (1) 98% of its ordinary income for each calendar year, (2) 98.2% of capital gain net income (both long-term and short-term) for the one-year period ending October 31 in that calendar year and (3) any income realized, but not distributed, in the preceding year. For this purpose, however, any ordinary income or capital gain net income retained by the Company that is subject to corporate income tax is considered to have been distributed.
The Company evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing its consolidated financial statements to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely than not” to be sustained by the applicable tax authority. All penalties and interest associated with income taxes, if any, are included in income tax expense.
The SPVs and the 2015-1 Issuer are disregarded entities for tax purposes and are consolidated with the tax return of the Company.
Dividends and Distributions to Common Stockholders
To the extent that the Company has taxable income available, the Company intends to make quarterly distributions to its common stockholders. Dividends and distributions to common stockholders are recorded on the record date. The amount to be distributed is determined by the Board of Directors each quarter and is generally based upon the taxable earnings estimated by management and available cash. Net realized capital gains, if any, are generally distributed at least annually, although the Company may decide to retain such capital gains for investment.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in the valuations of our investment portfolio and interest rates.
Valuation Risk
Our investments generally do not have a readily available market price, and we value these investments at fair value as determined in good faith by our Board of Directors in accordance with our valuation policy. There is no single standard for determining fair value in good faith. As a result, determining fair value requires that judgment be applied to the specific facts and circumstances of each portfolio investment while employing a consistently applied valuation process for the types of investments we make. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of our investments may fluctuate from period to period. In addition, because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, these estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the investments existed, and it is possible that the difference could be material.
Interest Rate Risk
As of September 30, 2020, on a fair value basis, approximately 0.9% of our debt investments bear interest at a fixed rate and approximately 99.1% of our debt investments bear interest at a floating rate, which primarily are subject to interest rate floors. Additionally, our Facilities are also subject to floating interest rates and are currently paid based on floating LIBOR rates.
Interest rate sensitivity refers to the change in earnings that may result from changes in the level of interest rates. There can be no assurance that a significant change in market interest rates will not have a material adverse effect on our income in the future.
The following table estimates the potential changes in net cash flow generated from interest income, should interest rates increase or decrease by 100, 200 or 300 basis points. These hypothetical interest income calculations are based on a model of the settled debt investments in our portfolio, excluding our investment in Credit Fund, held as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, and are only adjusted for assumed changes in the underlying base interest rates and the impact of that change on interest income. Interest expense is calculated based on outstanding secured borrowings and notes payable as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 and based on the terms of our Facilities and notes payable. Interest expense on our Facilities and notes payable is calculated using the stated interest rate as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, adjusted for the hypothetical changes in rates, as shown below. We intend to continue to finance a portion of our investments with borrowings and the interest rates paid on our borrowings may impact significantly our net interest income.
We regularly measure exposure to interest rate risk. We assess interest rate risk and manage interest rate exposure on an ongoing basis by comparing our interest rate sensitive assets to our interest rate sensitive liabilities. Based on that review, we determine whether or not any hedging transactions are necessary to mitigate exposure to changes in interest rates.
Based on our Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the following table shows the annual impact on net investment income of base rate changes in interest rates for our settled debt investments (considering interest rate floors for variable rate instruments), excluding our investment in Credit Fund, and outstanding secured borrowings and notes payable assuming no changes in our investment and borrowing structure:
September 30, 2020
December 31, 2019
Basis Point Change
Interest Income
Interest Expense
Net Investment Income
Interest Income
Interest Expense
Net Investment Income
Up 300 basis points
$
39,791
$
(28,126)
$
11,665
$
57,441
$
(31,167)
$
26,274
Up 200 basis points
$
22,693
$
(18,751)
$
3,942
$
38,294
$
(20,778)
$
17,516
Up 100 basis points
$
5,618
$
(9,375)
$
(3,757)
$
19,147
$
(10,389)
$
8,758
Down 100 basis points
$
(366)
$
2,005
$
1,639
$
(16,433)
$
10,389
$
(6,044)
Down 200 basis points
$
(366)
$
2,005
$
1,639
$
(18,678)
$
20,225
$
1,547
Down 300 basis points
$
(366)
$
2,005
$
1,639
$
(19,053)
$
20,823
$
1,770
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and our Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)). Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our current disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them of material information relating to the Company that is required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act.
Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the three month period ended September 30, 2020 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
The Company may become party to certain lawsuits in the ordinary course of business. The Company is not currently subject to any material legal proceedings, nor, to our knowledge, is any material legal proceeding threatened against the Company. See also Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
In addition to the other information set forth within this Form 10-Q, consideration should be given to the information disclosed in
“Risk Factors”
in Part I, Item 1A of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2020.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
Except as previously reported, we did not sell any equity securities during the period covered in this report that were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers
We did not repurchase any shares of our common stock during the three months ended September 30, 2020.
The Company entered into the Company Stock Repurchase Program on November 5, 2018. Pursuant to the program, the Company is authorized to repurchase up to $100 million in the aggregate of its outstanding common stock in the open market and/or through privately negotiated transactions at prices not to exceed the Company’s net asset value per share as reported in its most recent financial statements, in accordance with the guidelines specified in Rule 10b-18 of the Exchange Act. The timing, manner, price and amount of any repurchases will be determined by the Company, in its discretion, based upon the evaluation of economic and market conditions, stock price, available cash, applicable legal and regulatory requirements and other factors, and may include purchases pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act. On November 2, 2020, the Company's Board of Directors approved the continuation of the Company Stock Repurchase Program until November 5, 2021, or until the date the approved dollar amount has been used to repurchase shares, as well as the expansion of the repurchase authorization to $150 million in the aggregate of the Company’s outstanding common stock. The program does not require the Company to repurchase any specific number of shares and there can be no assurance as to the amount of shares repurchased under the Program. This Program may be suspended, extended, modified or discontinued by the Company at any time, subject to applicable law.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
Not applicable.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information.
None.
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Item 6. Exhibits.
31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.*
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.*
32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
32.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
* Filed herewith
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
TCG BDC, INC.
Dated: November 4, 2020
By
/s/ Thomas M. Hennigan
Thomas M. Hennigan
Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial officer)
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