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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
March 31, 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
May 5, 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 March 31, 2020 (unaudited) and December 31, 2019
3
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three month periods ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)
4
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the three month periods ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)
5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three month periods ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)
6
Consolidated Schedules of Investments as of March 31, 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
66
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
96
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
96
Part II.
Other Information
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
97
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
97
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
98
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
99
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
99
Item 5.
Other Information
99
Item 6.
Exhibits
99
Signatures
100
2
TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
(dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
March 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
ASSETS
(unaudited)
Investments, at fair value
Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated, at fair value (amortized cost of $2,007,160 and $1,960,755, respectively)
$
1,826,422
$
1,897,057
Investments—controlled/affiliated, at fair value (amortized cost of $240,167 and $240,696, respectively)
197,855
226,907
Total investments, at fair value (amortized cost of $2,247,327 and $2,201,451, respectively)
2,024,277
2,123,964
Cash and cash equivalents
65,525
36,751
Receivable for investment sold
15,655
6,162
Deferred financing costs
4,026
4,032
Interest receivable from non-controlled/non-affiliated investments
10,406
9,462
Interest and dividend receivable from controlled/affiliated investments
6,350
6,845
Prepaid expenses and other assets
587
317
Total assets
$
2,126,826
$
2,187,533
LIABILITIES
Secured borrowings (Note 6)
$
701,609
$
616,543
2015-1 Notes payable, net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $2,849 and $2,911, respectively (Note 7)
446,351
446,289
Senior Notes (Note 7)
115,000
115,000
Payable for investments purchased
24,345
—
Interest and credit facility fees payable (Notes 6 and 7)
6,100
6,764
Dividend payable (Note 9)
20,824
31,760
Base management and incentive fees payable (Note 4)
12,333
13,236
Administrative service fees payable (Note 4)
98
77
Other accrued expenses and liabilities
1,632
1,393
Total liabilities
1,328,292
1,231,062
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 8 and 11)
EQUITY
NET ASSETS
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 56,308,616 and 57,763,811 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 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)
(293,646
)
(151,712
)
Total net assets
$
798,534
$
956,471
NET ASSETS PER SHARE
$
14.18
$
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
March 31, 2020
March 31, 2019
Investment income:
From non-controlled/non-affiliated investments:
Interest income
$
41,465
$
45,242
Other income
2,344
2,028
Total investment income from non-controlled/non-affiliated investments
43,809
47,270
From non-controlled/affiliated investments:
Interest income
—
379
Total investment income from non-controlled/affiliated investments
—
379
From controlled/affiliated investments:
Interest income
3,236
3,538
Dividend income
3,500
4,000
Total investment income from controlled/affiliated investments
6,736
7,538
Total investment income
50,545
55,187
Expenses:
Base management fees (Note 4)
7,386
7,685
Incentive fees (Note 4)
5,086
5,846
Professional fees
667
745
Administrative service fees (Note 4)
106
216
Interest expense (Notes 6 and 7)
12,179
11,991
Credit facility fees (Note 6)
590
568
Directors’ fees and expenses
96
93
Other general and administrative
411
421
Total expenses
26,521
27,565
Net investment income (loss) before taxes
24,024
27,622
Excise tax expense
52
60
Net investment income (loss)
23,972
27,562
Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation):
Net realized gain (loss) on investments:
Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments
(1,697
)
899
Controlled/affiliated investments
—
—
Currency gains (losses) on non-investment assets and liabilities
(150
)
—
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments:
Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments
(117,042
)
2,473
Non-controlled/affiliated investments
—
2,296
Controlled/affiliated investments
(28,521
)
496
Net change in unrealized currency gains (losses) on non-investment assets and liabilities
2,338
—
Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and non-investment assets and liabilities
(145,072
)
6,164
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
$
(121,100
)
$
33,726
Basic and diluted earnings per common share (Note 9)
$
(2.12
)
$
0.55
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding—Basic and Diluted (Note 9)
57,112,193
61,772,774
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 three month periods ended
March 31, 2020
March 31, 2019
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations:
Net investment income (loss)
$
23,972
$
27,562
Net realized gain (loss)
(1,847
)
899
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
(145,563
)
5,265
Net change in unrealized currency gains (losses) on non-investment assets and liabilities
2,338
—
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
(121,100
)
33,726
Capital transactions:
Repurchase of common stock
(16,003
)
(14,085
)
Dividends declared (Note 12)
(20,834
)
(22,672
)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions
(36,837
)
(36,757
)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
(157,937
)
(3,031
)
Net Assets at beginning of period
956,471
1,063,218
Net Assets at end of period
$
798,534
$
1,060,187
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 three month periods ended
March 31, 2020
March 31, 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
$
(121,100
)
$
33,726
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
305
298
Net accretion of discount on investments
(2,586
)
(2,161
)
Paid-in-kind interest
(179
)
(1,052
)
Net realized (gain) loss on investments
1,697
(899
)
Net realized currency (gain) loss on non-investment assets and liabilities
150
—
Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments
145,563
(5,265
)
Net change in unrealized currency (gains) losses on non-investment assets and liabilities
(2,338
)
—
Cost of investments purchased and change in payable for investments purchased
(307,148
)
(247,039
)
Proceeds from sales and repayments of investments and change in receivable for investments sold
277,451
79,554
Changes in operating assets:
Interest receivable
(949
)
(1,361
)
Dividend receivable
500
(300
)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
(270
)
121
Changes in operating liabilities:
Due to Investment Adviser
—
(67
)
Interest and credit facility fees payable
(664
)
494
Base management and incentive fees payable
(903
)
(303
)
Administrative service fees payable
21
45
Other accrued expenses and liabilities
239
698
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
(10,211
)
(143,511
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repurchase of common stock
(16,003
)
(14,085
)
Borrowings on SPV Credit Facility and Credit Facility
226,500
253,950
Repayments of SPV Credit Facility and Credit Facility
(139,443
)
(107,626
)
Debt issuance costs paid
(299
)
(355
)
Dividends paid in cash
(31,770
)
(35,488
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
38,985
96,396
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
28,774
(47,115
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
36,751
87,186
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
65,525
$
40,071
Supplemental disclosures:
Interest paid during the period
$
12,647
$
11,515
Taxes, including excise tax, paid during the period
$
387
$
225
Dividends declared during the period
$
20,834
$
22,672
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
6
TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
As of March 31, 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 (75.19% of fair value)
Airnov, Inc. (Clariant)
^*
(2) (3) (12)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
L + 5.25%
6.37%
12/20/2019
12/19/2025
$
12,813
$
12,610
$
12,396
1.55
%
Alpha Packaging Holdings, Inc.
+*
(2) (3)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
L + 6.00%
7.13%
6/26/2015
11/12/2021
2,829
2,828
2,770
0.35
Alpine SG, LLC
^*
(2) (3)
High Tech Industries
L + 5.75%
7.20%
2/2/2018
11/16/2022
15,301
15,196
14,996
1.88
American Physician Partners, LLC
^+*
(2) (3) (12)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 6.50%
7.95%
1/7/2019
12/21/2021
38,753
38,435
37,555
4.70
AMS Group HoldCo, LLC
^+*
(2) (3) (12)
Transportation: Cargo
L + 6.00%
7.77%
9/29/2017
9/29/2023
32,603
32,183
31,998
4.01
Analogic Corporation
^+*
(2) (3) (12)
Capital Equipment
L + 5.25%
6.25%
6/22/2018
6/22/2024
2,393
2,358
2,269
0.28
Anchor Hocking, LLC
^
(2) (3)
Durable Consumer Goods
L + 8.75%
10.51%
1/25/2019
1/25/2024
10,418
10,143
9,872
1.24
Apptio, Inc.
^
(2) (3) (12)
Software
L + 7.25%
8.25%
1/10/2019
1/10/2025
35,541
34,901
33,468
4.19
Aurora Lux FinCo S.Á.R.L. (Accelya) (Luxembourg)
^
(2) (3) (7)
Software
L + 6.00%
7.00%
12/24/2019
12/24/2026
37,500
36,589
35,104
4.40
Avenu Holdings, LLC
+*
(2) (3)
Sovereign & Public Finance
L + 5.25%
6.70%
9/28/2018
9/28/2024
38,567
38,060
35,293
4.42
Barnes & Noble, Inc.
^
(2) (3) (11)
Retail
L + 5.50%
9.18%
8/7/2019
8/7/2024
17,414
17,025
15,634
1.96
BMS Holdings III Corp.
^*
(2) (3) (12)
Construction & Building
L + 5.25%
6.70%
9/30/2019
9/30/2026
11,608
11,256
10,919
1.37
Brooks Equipment Company, LLC
+*
(2) (3)
Construction & Building
L + 5.00%
6.60%
6/26/2015
8/29/2020
2,406
2,403
2,383
0.30
Captive Resources Midco, LLC
^*
(2) (3)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 6.00%
7.00%
6/30/2015
5/31/2025
32,368
32,046
30,733
3.85
Central Security Group, Inc.
^*
(2) (3) (8)
Consumer Services
L + 5.63%
6.63%
6/26/2015
10/6/2021
18,449
18,012
8,117
1.02
Chartis Holding, LLC
^*
(2) (3) (12)
Business Services
L + 5.25%
6.63%
5/1/2019
5/1/2025
18,287
17,916
17,541
2.20
Chemical Computing Group ULC (Canada)
^*
(2) (3) (7) (12)
Software
L + 5.00%
6.00%
8/30/2018
8/30/2023
14,637
14,537
14,157
1.77
CircusTrix Holdings, LLC
^+*
(2) (3)
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure
L + 5.50%
(100% PIK)
6.50%
2/2/2018
12/6/2021
9,397
9,346
7,800
0.98
Cobblestone Intermediate Holdco LLC
^
(2) (3) (12)
Consumer Services
L + 5.00%
6.77%
1/29/2020
1/29/2026
463
455
452
0.06
Comar Holding Company, LLC
^+*
(2) (3) (12)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
L + 5.75%
6.75%
6/18/2018
6/18/2024
31,807
31,304
31,157
3.90
Cority Software Inc. (Canada)
^
(2) (3) (7) (12)
Software
L + 5.75%
7.64%
7/2/2019
7/2/2026
31,970
31,325
31,271
3.92
Derm Growth Partners III, LLC (Dermatology Associates)
^
(2) (3) (8)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 6.25% (100% PIK)
7.70%
5/31/2016
5/31/2022
56,310
56,055
31,266
3.92
DermaRite Industries, LLC
^*
(2) (3) (12)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 7.00%
8.07%
3/3/2017
3/3/2022
21,788
21,648
19,769
2.48
Digicel Limited (Jamaica)
^
(7)
Telecommunications
6.00%
6.00%
7/23/2019
4/15/2021
250
210
134
0.02
Dimensional Dental Management, LLC
^
(2) (3) (8)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 5.75%
10.00%
2/12/2016
2/12/2021
1,272
1,247
1,272
0.16
Dimensional Dental Management, LLC
^
(2) (3) (8) (11)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 5.75%
8.20%
2/12/2016
7/22/2020
33,674
33,301
—
—
Direct Travel, Inc.
^+*
(2) (3)
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure
L + 6.50%
7.54%
10/14/2016
12/1/2021
36,711
36,458
33,653
4.21
7
TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of March 31, 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
DTI Holdco, Inc.
*
(2) (3)
High Tech Industries
L + 4.75%
6.53%
12/18/2018
9/30/2023
$
1,969
$
1,872
$
1,383
0.17
%
Emergency Communications Network, LLC
^+*
(2) (3)
Telecommunications
L + 6.25%
7.25%
6/1/2017
6/1/2023
24,313
24,180
20,418
2.56
Ensono, LP
*
(2) (3)
Telecommunications
L + 5.25%
6.24%
4/30/2018
6/27/2025
8,515
8,434
7,215
0.90
Ethos Veterinary Health LLC
^+
(2) (3) (12)
Consumer Services
L + 4.75%
5.74%
5/17/2019
5/15/2026
10,850
10,730
10,298
1.29
EvolveIP, LLC
^+*
(2) (3) (12)
Telecommunications
L + 5.75%
6.75%
11/26/2019
6/7/2023
34,922
34,836
34,035
4.26
Frontline Technologies Holdings, LLC
^+*
(2) (3)
Software
L + 5.75%
6.85%
9/18/2017
9/18/2023
48,125
47,851
47,378
5.93
FWR Holding Corporation
^+*
(2) (3) (12)
Beverage, Food & Tobacco
L + 5.50%
6.76%
8/21/2017
8/21/2023
47,823
47,185
43,878
5.49
Green Energy Partners/Stonewall, LLC
+*
(2) (3)
Energy: Electricity
L + 5.50%
6.95%
6/26/2015
11/10/2021
19,500
19,347
14,066
1.76
Hydrofarm, LLC
^
(2) (3)
Wholesale
L + 8.50%
9.50%
5/15/2017
5/12/2022
19,446
19,164
11,749
1.47
iCIMS, Inc.
^
(2) (3) (12)
Software
L + 6.50%
7.50%
9/12/2018
9/12/2024
23,930
23,525
22,762
2.85
Individual FoodService Holdings, LLC
^
(2) (3) (12)
Wholesale
L + 5.75%
6.75%
2/21/2020
11/22/2025
3,847
3,748
3,682
0.46
Innovative Business Services, LLC
^*
(2) (3)
High Tech Industries
L + 5.50%
7.25%
4/5/2018
4/5/2023
18,334
17,989
17,791
2.23
Integrity Marketing Acquisition, LLC
^
(2) (3) (12)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 5.75%
7.26%
1/15/2020
8/27/2025
710
635
428
0.05
K2 Insurance Services, LLC
^+*
(2) (3) (12)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 5.00%
6.42%
7/3/2019
7/1/2024
23,116
22,605
22,492
2.82
Kaseya Inc.
^
(2) (3) (12)
High Tech Industries
L + 5.50%, 1.00% PIK
7.95%
5/3/2019
5/2/2025
21,561
21,139
20,261
2.54
Legacy.com, Inc.
^
(2) (3) (11)
High Tech Industries
L + 6.00%
11.43%
3/20/2017
3/20/2023
17,066
16,834
15,357
1.92
Lifelong Learner Holdings, LLC
^*
(2) (3) (12)
Business Services
L + 5.75%
6.76%
10/18/2019
10/18/2026
24,943
24,409
23,073
2.89
Liqui-Box Holdings, Inc.
^
(2) (3) (12)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
L + 4.50%
5.69%
6/3/2019
6/3/2024
2,279
2,254
2,147
0.27
Mailgun Technologies, Inc.
^
(2) (3) (12)
High Tech Industries
L + 6.00%
7.19%
3/26/2019
3/26/2025
11,824
11,588
11,367
1.42
National Carwash Solutions, Inc.
^+
(2) (3) (12)
Automotive
L + 6.00%
7.54%
8/7/2018
4/28/2023
9,792
9,642
9,523
1.19
National Technical Systems, Inc.
^+*
(2) (3) (12)
Aerospace & Defense
L + 6.25%
7.78%
6/26/2015
6/12/2021
30,359
30,237
29,927
3.75
NES Global Talent Finance US, LLC (United Kingdom)
+*
(2) (3) (7)
Energy: Oil & Gas
L + 5.50%
7.28%
5/9/2018
5/11/2023
9,865
9,746
9,253
1.16
Nexus Technologies, LLC
*
(2) (3)
High Tech Industries
L + 5.50%, 1.50% PIK
8.45%
12/11/2018
12/5/2023
6,188
6,139
5,053
0.63
NMI AcquisitionCo, Inc.
^+*
(2) (3)
High Tech Industries
L + 5.50%
6.50%
9/6/2017
9/6/2022
51,219
50,676
50,718
6.35
Northland Telecommunications Corporation
^*
(2) (3) (12)
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription
L + 5.75%
6.96%
10/1/2018
10/1/2025
47,262
46,601
45,510
5.70
Paramit Corporation
+*
(2) (3)
Capital Equipment
L + 4.50%
5.50%
5/3/2019
5/3/2025
6,298
6,243
6,040
0.76
PF Growth Partners, LLC
^+*
(2) (3) (12)
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure
L + 5.00%
6.00%
7/1/2019
7/11/2025
7,349
7,238
6,865
0.86
8
TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of March 31, 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
Plano Molding Company, LLC
^
(2) (3)
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure
L + 7.50%
8.50%
5/1/2015
5/12/2021
$
14,715
$
14,626
$
12,881
1.61
%
PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC
^+*
(2) (3) (12)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
L + 5.25%
6.25%
11/23/2018
11/23/2024
15,025
14,878
14,640
1.83
PPT Management Holdings, LLC
^
(2) (3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 1.00%, 5.75% PIK
8.20%
12/15/2016
12/16/2022
27,735
27,627
20,523
2.57
PricewaterhouseCoopers Public Sector LLP
^
(2) (3) (12)
Aerospace & Defense
L + 3.25%
4.70%
5/1/2018
5/1/2023
2,000
1,903
1,734
0.22
Product Quest Manufacturing, LLC
^
(2) (3) (8)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
L + 6.75%
9.00%
9/21/2017
3/31/2020
840
840
334
0.04
Propel Insurance Agency, LLC
^
(2) (3)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 4.25%
5.70%
6/1/2018
6/1/2024
2,357
2,342
2,298
0.29
QW Holding Corporation (Quala)
^+*
(2) (3) (12)
Environmental Industries
L + 6.25%
7.70%
8/31/2016
8/31/2022
43,467
42,969
42,423
5.31
Redwood Services Group, LLC
^*
(2) (3)
High Tech Industries
L + 6.00%
7.00%
11/13/2018
6/6/2023
8,406
8,347
8,217
1.03
Riveron Acquisition Holdings, Inc.
^+*
(2) (3)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 6.00%
7.45%
5/22/2019
5/22/2025
19,918
19,571
19,379
2.43
RSC Acquisition, Inc.
^
(2) (3) (12)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 5.50%
7.26%
11/1/2019
11/1/2026
12,729
12,369
11,707
1.47
Sapphire Convention, Inc. (Smart City)
^+*
(2) (3) (12)
Telecommunications
L + 5.25%
6.92%
11/20/2018
11/20/2025
30,769
30,224
29,612
3.71
Smile Doctors, LLC
^+*
(2) (3) (12)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 6.25%
7.69%
10/6/2017
10/6/2022
23,541
23,457
22,645
2.84
Sovos Brands Intermediate, Inc.
+*
(2) (3)
Beverage, Food & Tobacco
L + 5.00%
6.59%
11/16/2018
11/20/2025
19,849
19,671
18,916
2.37
SPay, Inc.
^+*
(2) (3) (12)
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure
L + 5.75%
6.84%
6/15/2018
6/17/2024
20,512
20,194
15,558
1.95
Superior Health Linens, LLC
^+*
(2) (3) (12)
Business Services
L + 7.50%
8.95%
9/30/2016
9/30/2021
21,700
21,580
20,746
2.60
Surgical Information Systems, LLC
^+*
(2) (3) (11)
High Tech Industries
L + 4.50%
7.21%
4/24/2017
4/24/2023
26,168
26,018
25,417
3.18
T2 Systems, Inc.
^+*
(2) (3) (12)
Transportation: Consumer
L + 6.75%
8.34%
9/28/2016
9/28/2022
35,265
34,818
34,926
4.37
Tank Holding Corp.
^
(2) (3) (12)
Capital Equipment
L + 4.00%
5.45%
3/26/2019
3/26/2024
45
45
43
0.01
TCFI Aevex LLC
^
(2) (3) (12)
Aerospace & Defense
L + 6.00%
7.00%
3/18/2020
3/18/2026
8,325
8,126
8,125
1.02
The Leaders Romans Bidco Limited (United Kingdom) Term Loan B
^
(2) (3) (7)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 6.75%, 3.50% PIK
11.02%
7/23/2019
6/30/2024
£
20,074
24,420
23,465
2.94
The Leaders Romans Bidco Limited (United Kingdom) Term Loan C
^
(2) (3) (7)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 6.75%, 3.50% PIK
11.02%
7/23/2019
6/30/2024
£
3,922
4,809
4,617
0.58
Trump Card, LLC
^+*
(2) (3)
Transportation: Cargo
L + 5.50%
6.92%
6/26/2018
4/21/2022
8,287
8,254
8,064
1.01
TSB Purchaser, Inc. (Teaching Strategies, LLC)
^+*
(2) (3) (12)
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
L + 6.00%
7.45%
5/14/2018
5/14/2024
28,224
27,685
27,465
3.44
Turbo Buyer, Inc. (Portfolio Holdings, Inc.)
^
(2) (3) (12)
Automotive
L + 6.00%
7.48%
12/2/2019
12/2/2025
29,978
29,146
29,105
3.64
Tweddle Group, Inc.
^
(2) (3)
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
L + 4.50%
5.50%
9/17/2018
9/17/2023
1,825
1,804
1,730
0.22
9
TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of March 31, 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
U.S. Acute Care Solutions, LLC
*
(2) (3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 5.00%
6.45%
2/21/2019
5/15/2021
$
4,258
$
4,232
$
3,755
0.47
%
USLS Acquisition, Inc.
^*
(2) (3) (12)
Business Services
L + 5.75%
6.82%
11/30/2018
11/30/2024
22,954
22,575
22,166
2.78
Unifrutti Financing PLC (Cyprus)
^
(7)
Beverage, Food & Tobacco
7.50%, 1.00% PIK
8.50%
9/15/2019
9/15/2026
€
4,553
4,778
4,571
0.57
VRC Companies, LLC
^+*
(2) (3) (12)
Business Services
L + 6.50%
7.99%
3/31/2017
3/31/2023
58,916
58,440
57,624
7.22
Westfall Technik, Inc.
^*
(2) (3) (12)
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber
L + 5.75%
7.20%
9/13/2018
9/13/2024
28,341
27,824
25,520
3.20
WP CPP Holdings, LLC (CPP)
^
(2) (3)
Aerospace & Defense
L + 3.75%
5.53%
7/18/2019
4/30/2025
14,952
14,826
11,214
1.40
Zemax Software Holdings, LLC
^*
(2) (3) (12)
Software
L + 5.75%
7.20%
6/25/2018
6/25/2024
10,762
10,636
10,492
1.31
Zenith Merger Sub, Inc.
^+*
(2) (3) (12)
Business Services
L + 5.25%
6.70%
12/13/2017
12/13/2023
18,076
17,879
17,484
2.19
First Lien Debt Total
$
1,669,607
$
1,522,044
190.60
%
Second Lien Debt (13.59% of fair value)
Access CIG, LLC
*
(2) (3)
Business Services
L + 7.75%
9.53%
2/14/2018
2/27/2026
$
2,700
$
2,687
$
2,196
0.28
%
AI Convoy S.A.R.L (Cobham) (United Kingdom)
^
(2) (3) (7)
Aerospace & Defense
L + 8.25%
10.09%
1/17/2020
1/17/2028
30,327
29,659
27,470
3.44
Aimbridge Acquisition Co., Inc.
^*
(2) (3)
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure
L + 7.50%
9.08%
2/1/2019
2/1/2027
9,241
9,092
7,907
0.99
AQA Acquisition Holding, Inc.
^
(2) (3)
High Tech Industries
L + 8.00%
9.91%
10/1/2018
5/24/2024
40,000
39,685
37,440
4.69
Brave Parent Holdings, Inc.
^*
(2) (3)
Software
L + 7.50%
9.28%
10/3/2018
4/19/2026
19,062
18,672
17,323
2.17
Drilling Info Holdings, Inc.
^
(2) (3)
Energy: Oil & Gas
L + 8.25%
9.24%
2/11/2020
7/30/2026
18,600
18,098
17,307
2.17
Higginbotham Insurance Agency, Inc.
^
(2) (3)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 7.50%
8.50%
12/3/2019
12/19/2025
2,500
2,476
2,344
0.29
Jazz Acquisition, Inc.
^
(2) (3)
Aerospace & Defense
L + 8.00%
8.99%
6/13/2019
6/18/2027
23,450
23,124
18,760
2.35
Le Tote, Inc.
^
(2) (3)
Retail
L + 6.75%
8.33%
11/8/2019
11/8/2024
7,143
6,977
6,456
0.81
Outcomes Group Holdings, Inc.
^*
(2) (3)
Business Services
L + 7.50%
9.11%
10/23/2018
10/26/2026
4,500
4,490
4,184
0.52
Pharmalogic Holdings Corp.
^
(2) (3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 8.00%
9.00%
6/7/2018
12/11/2023
800
797
777
0.10
Quartz Holding Company (QuickBase, Inc.)
^
(2) (3)
Software
L + 8.00%
8.86%
4/2/2019
4/2/2027
11,900
11,683
10,900
1.37
Reladyne, Inc.
^+*
(2) (3)
Wholesale
L + 9.50%
10.95%
4/19/2018
1/21/2023
12,242
12,092
11,643
1.46
Stonegate Pub Company Limited (United Kingdom)
^
(2) (3) (7)
Beverage, Food & Tobacco
L + 8.50%
9.23%
3/12/2020
3/12/2028
£
20,000
24,692
22,467
2.81
Tank Holding Corp.
^*
(2) (3)
Capital Equipment
L + 8.25%
9.17%
3/26/2019
3/26/2027
37,380
36,799
34,420
4.31
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
8,191
7,913
0.99
Watchfire Enterprises, Inc.
^
(2) (3)
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
L + 8.00%
9.06%
10/2/2013
10/2/2021
7,000
6,970
6,929
0.87
World 50, Inc.
^
(9)
Business Services
11.50%
11.50%
1/10/2020
1/9/2027
10,000
9,807
9,335
1.17
10
TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of March 31, 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
WP CPP Holdings, LLC (CPP)
^*
(2) (3)
Aerospace & Defense
L + 7.75%
9.53%
7/18/2019
4/30/2026
$
39,500
$
39,137
$
25,940
3.25
%
Zywave, Inc.
^
(2) (3)
High Tech Industries
L + 9.00%
10.80%
11/18/2016
11/17/2023
3,468
3,435
3,344
0.42
Second Lien Debt Total
$
308,563
$
275,055
34.44
%
Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated
(1)
Footnotes
Industry
Acquisition Date
Shares/ Units
Cost
Fair
Value
(5)
% of Net Assets
Equity Investments (1.45% of fair value)
ANLG Holdings, LLC
^
(6)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
6/22/2018
880
$
880
$
757
0.09
%
Avenu Holdings, LLC
^
(6)
Sovereign & Public Finance
9/28/2018
172
172
74
0.01
Chartis Holding, LLC
^
(6)
Business Services
5/1/2019
433
433
599
0.08
CIP Revolution Holdings, LLC
^
(6)
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
8/19/2016
318
318
344
0.04
Cority Software Inc. (Canada)
^
(6)
Software
7/2/2019
250
250
306
0.04
DecoPac, Inc.
^
(6)
Non-durable Consumer Goods
9/29/2017
1,500
1,500
2,800
0.35
Derm Growth Partners III, LLC (Dermatology Associates)
^
(6)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
5/31/2016
1,000
1,000
0
—
GRO Sub Holdco, LLC (Grand Rapids)
^
(6)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
3/29/2018
500
500
108
0.01
K2 Insurance Services, LLC
^
(6)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
7/3/2019
433
433
465
0.06
Legacy.com, Inc.
^
(6)
High Tech Industries
3/20/2017
1,500
1,500
615
0.08
Mailgun Technologies, Inc.
^
(6)
High Tech Industries
3/26/2019
424
424
447
0.06
North Haven Goldfinch Topco, LLC
^
(6)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
6/18/2018
2,315
2,315
2,359
0.30
Paramit Corporation
^
(6)
Capital Equipment
6/17/2019
150
500
202
0.03
PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC
^
(6)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
2/1/2019
965
965
1,112
0.14
Rough Country, LLC
^
(6)
Durable Consumer Goods
5/25/2017
755
755
1,278
0.16
SiteLock Group Holdings, LLC
^
(6)
High Tech Industries
4/5/2018
446
446
506
0.06
T2 Systems Parent Corporation
^
(6)
Transportation: Consumer
9/28/2016
556
555
706
0.09
Tailwind HMT Holdings Corp.
^
(6)
Energy: Oil & Gas
11/17/2017
20
1,334
2,173
0.27
Tank Holding Corp.
^
(6)
Capital Equipment
3/26/2019
850
850
944
0.12
Titan DI Preferred Holdings, Inc. (Drilling Info)
^
(6)
Energy: Oil & Gas
2/11/2020
10,000
9,700
9,100
1.14
Turbo Buyer, Inc. (Portfolio Holdings, Inc.)
^
(6)
Automotive
12/2/2019
1,925
1,925
1,925
0.24
Tweddle Holdings, Inc.
^
(6)
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
9/17/2018
17
0
0
—
11
TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of March 31, 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
USLS Acquisition, Inc.
^
(6)
Business Services
11/30/2018
641
$
641
$
588
0.07
%
W50 Parent LLC
^
(6)
Business Services
1/10/2020
500
500
500
0.06
Zenith American Holding, Inc.
^
(6)
Business Services
12/13/2017
1,564
782
1,170
0.15
Zillow Topco LP
^
(6)
Software
6/25/2018
313
312
245
0.03
Equity Investments Total
$
28,990
$
29,323
3.67
%
Total investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated
$
2,007,160
$
1,826,422
228.7
%
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 (0.63% of fair value)
SolAero Technologies Corp. (A1 Term Loan)
^
(2) (3) (8) (10)
Telecommunications
L + 8.00% (100% PIK)
9.45%
4/12/2019
44,846
$
3,166
$
3,166
$
834
0.10
%
SolAero Technologies Corp. (A2 Term Loan)
^
(2) (3) (8) (10)
Telecommunications
L + 8.00% (100% PIK)
9.45%
4/12/2019
44,846
8,707
8,707
2,293
0.29
SolAero Technologies Corp. (Priority Term Loan)
^
(2) (3) (10) (12)
Telecommunications
L + 6.00%
7.45%
4/12/2019
44,846
9,594
9,478
9,594
1.20
First Lien Debt Total
$
21,351
$
12,721
1.59
%
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
$
—
—
%
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TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of March 31, 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 (9.15% of fair value)
Middle Market Credit Fund, Mezzanine Loan
^
(2) (7) (9) (10)
Investment Fund
L + 9.00%
10.97%
6/30/2016
3/22/2021
$
—
$
—
$
—
—
%
Middle Market Credit Fund, LLC, Subordinated Loan and Member's Interest
^
(7) (10)
Investment Fund
N/A
2/29/2016
3/1/2021
216,001
216,001
185,134
23.18
Investment Fund Total
$
216,001
$
185,134
23.18
%
Total investments—controlled/affiliated
$
240,167
$
197,855
24.78
%
Total Investments
$
2,247,327
$
2,024,277
253.50
%
^ 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
March 31, 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
March 31, 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
March 31, 2020
. As of
March 31, 2020
, the reference rates for our variable rate loans were the 30-day LIBOR at
0.99%
, the 90-day LIBOR at
1.45%
and the 180-day LIBOR at
1.18%
.
(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, unless otherwise noted. As of
March 31, 2020
, the aggregate fair value of these securities is
$29,323
, or
1.45%
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
March 31, 2020
.
(9)
Represents a corporate mezzanine loan, which is subordinated to senior secured term loans of the portfolio company.
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TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of March 31, 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 three month period ended
March 31, 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 March 31, 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
—
—
(18,962
)
185,134
3,500
Total investments—controlled/affiliated
$
204,596
$
156,000
$
(156,500
)
$
—
$
(18,962
)
$
185,134
$
6,549
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 March 31, 2020
Dividend and Interest Income
SolAero Technologies Corp. (Priority Term Loan)
$
9,612
$
—
$
(18
)
$
—
$
—
$
9,594
$
202
SolAero Technologies Corp. (A1 Term Loan)
3,166
—
—
—
(2,332
)
834
—
SolAero Technologies Corp. (A2 Term Loan)
8,707
—
—
—
(6,414
)
2,293
—
Solaero Technology Corp. (Equity)
826
—
—
—
(826
)
—
—
Total investments—controlled/affiliated
$
22,311
$
—
$
(18
)
$
—
$
(9,572
)
$
12,721
$
202
(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. (
3.93%
), 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.
(12)
As of
March 31, 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.
Revolver
0.50%
$
1,250
$
(37
)
American Physician Partners, LLC
Revolver
0.50
550
(17
)
AMS Group HoldCo, LLC
Revolver
0.50
475
(9
)
Analogic Corporation
Revolver
0.50
154
(8
)
Apptio, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
2,367
(129
)
BMS Holdings III Corp.
Delayed Draw
2.63
3,333
(154
)
Chartis Holdings, LLC
Delayed Draw
0.50
6,402
(193
)
Chemical Computing Group ULC (Canada)
Revolver
0.50
903
(28
)
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TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of March 31, 2020
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated
Type
Unused Fee
Par/ Principal Amount
Fair Value
Cobblestone Intermediate Holdco LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00%
$
271
$
(4
)
Comar Holding Company, LLC
Revolver
0.50
2,201
(42
)
Cority Software Inc. (Canada)
Revolver
0.50
3,000
(60
)
DermaRite Industries, LLC
Revolver
0.50
393
(36
)
Ethos Veterinary Health LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
2,696
(110
)
EvolveIP, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
3,922
(93
)
EvolveIP, LLC
Revolver
0.50
2,353
(56
)
FWR Holding Corporation
Revolver
0.50
1,444
(116
)
iCIMS, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
1,252
(58
)
Individual FoodService Holdings, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
745
(24
)
Individual FoodService Holdings, LLC
Revolver
0.50
400
(13
)
Integrity Marketing Acquisition, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
4,289
(242
)
K2 Insurance Services, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
5,344
(113
)
K2 Insurance Services, LLC
Revolver
0.50
1,145
(24
)
Kaseya Inc.
Delayed Draw
0.75
2,800
(149
)
Kaseya Inc.
Revolver
0.50
15
(1
)
Lifelong Learner Holdings, LLC
Delayed Draw
—
2,878
(191
)
Lifelong Learner Holdings, LLC
Revolver
0.50
422
(28
)
Liqui-Box Holdings, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
351
(18
)
Mailgun Technologies, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
1,342
(47
)
National Carwash Solutions, Inc.
Delayed Draw
1.00
1,111
(28
)
National Carwash Solutions, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
5
—
National Technical Systems, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
19
—
Northland Telecommunications Corporation
Revolver
0.50
2,199
(78
)
PF Growth Partners, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
823
(49
)
PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC
Revolver
0.50
489
(12
)
PricewaterhouseCoopers Public Sector LLP
Revolver
0.50
4,250
(181
)
QW Holding Corporation (Quala)
Delayed Draw
1.00
600
(14
)
RSC Acquisition, Inc.
Delayed Draw
1.00
6,593
(338
)
RSC Acquisition, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
608
(31
)
Sapphire Convention, Inc. (Smart City)
Revolver
0.50
2,264
(79
)
Smile Doctors, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
813
(30
)
Smile Doctors, LLC
Revolver
0.50
1
—
SolAero Technologies Corp. (Priority Term Loan)
Revolver
0.50
1,526
—
SPay, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
682
(159
)
Superior Health Linens, LLC
Revolver
0.50
693
(30
)
T2 Systems, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
2,346
(21
)
Tank Holding Corp.
Revolver
0.50
2
—
15
TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of March 31, 2020
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated
Type
Unused Fee
Par/ Principal Amount
Fair Value
TCFI Aevex LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00%
$
1,722
$
(34
)
TSB Purchaser, Inc. (Teaching Strategies, LLC)
Revolver
0.50
1,342
(34
)
Turbo Buyer, Inc. (Portfolio Holdings, Inc.)
Delayed Draw
1.00
4,904
(123
)
USLS Acquisition, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
76
(3
)
VRC Companies, LLC
Delayed Draw
0.75
612
(13
)
Westfall Technik, Inc.
Delayed Draw
1.00
12,190
(848
)
Zemax Software Holdings, LLC
Revolver
0.50
642
(15
)
Zenith American Holding, Inc.
Delayed Draw
1.00
3,189
(83
)
Zenith American Holding, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
1,590
(41
)
Total unfunded commitments
$
103,988
$
(4,244
)
As of
March 31, 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)
$
1,597,780
$
1,478,357
73.02
%
First Lien/Last Out Unitranche
93,178
56,408
2.79
Second Lien Debt
308,563
275,055
13.59
Equity Investments
31,805
29,323
1.45
Investment Fund
216,001
185,134
9.15
Total
$
2,247,327
$
2,024,277
100.00
%
16
TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of March 31, 2020
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
The rate type of debt investments at fair value as of
March 31, 2020
was as follows:
Rate Type
Amortized Cost
Fair Value
% of Fair Value of First and Second Lien Debt
Floating Rate
$
1,984,726
$
1,795,780
99.22
%
Fixed Rate
14,795
14,040
0.78
Total
$
1,999,521
$
1,809,820
100.00
%
The industry composition of investments at fair value as of
March 31, 2020
was as follows:
Industry
Amortized Cost
Fair Value
% of Fair Value
Aerospace & Defense
$
147,012
$
123,170
6.08
%
Automotive
40,713
40,553
2.00
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
121,706
117,928
5.83
Beverage, Food & Tobacco
104,517
97,745
4.83
Business Services
182,139
177,206
8.75
Capital Equipment
46,795
43,918
2.17
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber
27,824
25,520
1.26
Construction & Building
13,659
13,302
0.66
Consumer Services
29,197
18,867
0.93
Containers, Packaging & Glass
67,994
66,915
3.31
Durable Consumer Goods
10,898
11,150
0.55
Energy: Electricity
19,347
14,066
0.69
Energy: Oil & Gas
38,878
37,833
1.87
Environmental Industries
42,969
42,423
2.10
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
209,179
138,427
6.84
High Tech Industries
221,288
212,912
10.52
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure
96,954
84,664
4.18
Investment Fund
216,001
185,134
9.15
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
36,777
36,468
1.80
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription
46,601
45,510
2.25
Non-durable Consumer Goods
1,500
2,800
0.14
Retail
24,002
22,090
1.09
Software
230,281
223,406
11.03
Sovereign & Public Finance
38,232
35,367
1.75
Telecommunications
122,050
104,135
5.14
Transportation: Cargo
40,437
40,062
1.98
Transportation: Consumer
35,373
35,632
1.76
Wholesale
35,004
27,074
1.34
Total
$
2,247,327
$
2,024,277
100.00
%
17
TCG BDC, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of March 31, 2020
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
The geographical composition of investments at fair value as of
March 31, 2020
was as follows:
Geography
Amortized Cost
Fair Value
% of Fair Value
Canada
$
46,112
$
45,734
2.26
%
Cyprus
4,778
4,571
0.23
Jamaica
210
134
0.01
Luxembourg
36,589
35,104
1.73
United Kingdom
93,326
87,272
4.31
United States
2,066,312
1,851,462
91.46
Total
$
2,247,327
$
2,024,277
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
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
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) (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
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
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
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
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
21
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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
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
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
%
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
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
0.41
%
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
$
237,988
$
240,696
$
226,907
24.04
%
Total investments
$
2,201,002
$
2,201,451
$
2,123,964
222.4
%
^ 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, unless otherwise noted. 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
)
26
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)
$
1,649,721
$
1,585,042
74.63
%
First Lien/Last Out Unitranche
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
%
29
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.
30
TCG BDC, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
As of
March 31, 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 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.
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 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 month period ended March 31, 2020
are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for the full year.
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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
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
, the fair value of the loans in the portfolio with PIK provisions was
$120,683
and
$164,902
, respectively, which represents approximately
6.0%
and
7.8%
of total investments at fair value, respectively.
For the three month period ended March 31, 2020
, the Company earned
$643 in PIK income.
For the three month period ended March 31, 2019
, the Company earned
$1,150 in PIK income.
Dividend Income
Dividend income from the investment 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.
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
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accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
For the three month period ended March 31, 2020
, the Company earned
$2,344 in other income,
primarily from underwriting and prepayment fees.
For the three month period ended March 31, 2019
, the Company earned
$2,028 in other income,
primarily from amendment and arranger 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
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
, the fair value of the loans in the portfolio on non-accrual status was
$44,116
and
$52,429
, respectively. The remaining first and second lien debt investments were performing and current on their interest payments as of
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
.
The Facilities, Senior Notes, and 2015-1R Notes – Related Costs, Expenses and Deferred Financing Costs
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.
The Facilities 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.
The notes are recorded at carrying value, which approximates fair value.
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.
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 intends to make sufficient distributions each taxable year to satisfy the excise distribution requirements.
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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 month period ended March 31, 2020
, the Company incurred
$52 in excise tax expense.
For the three month period ended March 31, 2019
, the Company incurred
$60 in excise tax expense.
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.
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, 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.
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
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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;
•
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
March 31, 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.
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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 periods ended
March 31, 2020
and
2019
, there were
no
transfers between levels.
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
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
:
March 31, 2020
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Assets
First Lien Debt
$
—
$
—
$
1,534,765
$
1,534,765
Second Lien Debt
—
—
275,055
275,055
Equity Investments
—
—
29,323
29,323
Investment Fund
Mezzanine Loan
—
—
—
—
Subordinated Loan and Member's Interest
—
—
185,134
185,134
Total
$
—
$
—
$
2,024,277
$
2,024,277
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
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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 March 31, 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
76,323
89,409
10,200
63,500
92,500
331,932
Sales
(44,060
)
—
—
(156,500
)
—
(200,560
)
Paydowns
(70,129
)
(15,232
)
(1,024
)
—
—
(86,385
)
Accretion of discount
2,206
380
—
—
—
2,586
Net realized gains (losses)
(2,054
)
—
357
—
—
(1,697
)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
(90,659
)
(34,034
)
(1,908
)
—
(18,962
)
(145,563
)
Balance, end of period
$
1,534,765
$
275,055
$
29,323
$
—
$
185,134
$
2,024,277
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
$
(92,299
)
$
(33,774
)
$
(1,908
)
$
—
$
(18,962
)
$
(146,943
)
Financial Assets
For the three month period ended March 31, 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
165,076
48,405
2,240
30,500
—
246,221
Sales
(6,815
)
—
(1,738
)
—
—
(8,553
)
Paydowns
(44,241
)
—
—
(18,700
)
—
(62,941
)
Accretion of discount
2,092
69
—
—
—
2,161
Net realized gains (losses)
(60
)
—
959
—
—
899
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
978
1,419
2,372
—
496
5,265
Balance, end of period
$
1,663,301
$
228,851
$
28,466
$
123,800
$
110,791
$
2,155,209
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
$
1,242
$
1,419
$
2,648
$
—
$
496
$
5,805
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
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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.
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
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
:
Fair Value as of March 31, 2020
Valuation Techniques
Significant Unobservable Inputs
Range
Low
High
Weighted Average
Investments in First Lien Debt
$
1,384,548
Discounted Cash Flow
Discount Rate
6.24
%
25.03
%
9.77
%
115,824
Consensus Pricing
Indicative Quotes
44.00
100.00
86.37
34,393
Income Approach
Discount Rate
12.22
%
19.32
%
16.06
%
Market Approach
Comparable Multiple
7.89x
8.55x
8.49x
Total First Lien Debt
1,534,765
Investments in Second Lien Debt
221,704
Discounted Cash Flow
Discount Rate
9.52
%
13.87
%
11.64
%
53,351
Consensus Pricing
Indicative Quotes
65.67
90.38
74.34
Total Second Lien Debt
275,055
Investments in Equity
29,323
Income Approach
Discount Rate
7.93
%
16.28
%
9.71
%
Market Approach
Comparable Multiple
6.05x
16.40x
9.49x
Total Equity Investments
29,323
Investments in Investment Fund
Mezzanine Loan
—
Collateral Analysis
Recovery Rate
100.00
%
100.00
%
100.00
%
Subordinated Loan and
Member's Interest
185,134
Discounted Cash Flow
Discount Rate
11.00
%
11.00
%
11.00
%
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
185,134
Total Level 3 Investments
$
2,024,277
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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.
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
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
:
March 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
Carrying Value
Fair Value
Carrying Value
Fair Value
Secured borrowings
$
701,609
$
701,609
$
616,543
$
616,543
Senior unsecured notes
$
115,000
$
115,000
$
115,000
$
115,000
Total
$
816,609
$
816,609
$
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
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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
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
:
March 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
Carrying Value
Fair Value
Carrying Value
Fair Value
Aaa/AAA Class A-1-1-R Notes
$
234,800
$
212,996
$
234,800
$
233,053
Aaa/AAA Class A-1-2-R Notes
50,000
45,773
50,000
49,908
Aaa/AAA Class A-1-3-R Notes
25,000
24,045
25,000
25,163
AA Class A-2-R Notes
66,000
66,000
66,000
66,000
A Class B Notes
46,400
37,370
46,400
46,400
BBB- Class C Notes
27,000
27,000
27,000
27,000
Total
$
449,200
$
413,184
$
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 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 6, 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors, including a majority of the Independent Directors, approved at an in-person meeting 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.
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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 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 periods ended
March 31, 2020
and
2019
.
For the three month periods ended
March 31, 2020
March 31, 2019
Base management fees
$
7,386
$
7,685
Incentive fees on pre-incentive fee net investment income
5,086
5,846
Realized capital gains incentive fees
—
—
Accrued capital gains incentive fees
—
—
Total capital gains incentive fees
—
—
Total incentive fees
5,086
5,846
Total base management fees and incentive fees
$
12,472
$
13,531
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
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
,
$12,333
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.
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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 6, 2019, 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 month period ended March 31, 2020
, the Company incurred
$106
in fees under the Administration Agreement.
For the three month period ended March 31, 2019
, the Company incurred
$216
in fees under the Administration Agreement. These fees are included in administrative service fees in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
,
$98
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 6, 2019, 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 month period ended March 31, 2020
, fees incurred in connection with the State Street Sub-Administration Agreement, which amounted to
$193
were included in other general and administrative in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
For the three month period ended March 31, 2019
, fees incurred in connection with the State Street Sub-Administration Agreement, which amounted to
$189
were included in other general and administrative in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
,
$572
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.”
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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 month period ended March 31, 2020
, the Company incurred
$96
, and
for the three month period ended March 31, 2019
, the Company incurred
$93
in fees and expenses associated with its Independent Directors' services on the Company's Board of Directors and its committees. As of
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
,
$10 and $0, respectively, in fees or expenses
associated with its Independent Directors were payable.
Transactions with Credit Fund
For the three month period ended March 31, 2020
, the Company sold
1 investment to Credit Fund for proceeds of $19,119 and realized gains (losses) of $264.
For the three month period ended March 31, 2019
, the Company sold
no investments to Credit Fund.
See Note 5, Middle Market Credit Fund, LLC, for further information about Credit Fund.
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
March 31, 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
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
.
As of
March 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
(unaudited)
Selected Consolidated Balance Sheet Information
ASSETS
Investments, at fair value (amortized cost of $1,296,794 and $1,258,157, respectively)
$
1,199,183
$
1,246,839
Cash and cash equivalents
79,802
64,787
Other assets
47,437
9,369
Total assets
$
1,326,422
$
1,320,995
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS’ EQUITY
Secured borrowings
$
462,421
$
441,077
Notes payable, net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $3,320 and $3,441, respectively
487,066
528,407
Mezzanine loans
(1)
—
93,000
Other Short-Term Borrowings
8,802
—
Other liabilities
43,135
32,383
Subordinated loans and members’ equity (1)
324,998
226,128
Liabilities and members’ equity
$
1,326,422
$
1,320,995
(1)
As of
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
, the Company's ownership interest in the subordinated loans and members’ equity was
$185,134
and
$111,596
, respectively, and
$0
and
$93,000
, respectively, in the mezzanine loans.
For the three month periods ended
March 31, 2020
March 31, 2019
(unaudited)
Selected Consolidated Statement of Operations Information:
Total investment income
$
21,592
$
22,606
Expenses
Interest and credit facility expenses
13,927
14,730
Other expenses
503
441
Total expenses
14,430
15,171
Net investment income (loss)
7,162
7,435
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
—
(8,285
)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
(86,293
)
17,778
Net increase (decrease) resulting from operations
$
(79,131
)
$
16,928
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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
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
:
As of
March 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
Senior secured loans
(1)
$
1,299,438
$
1,260,582
Weighted average yields of senior secured loans based on amortized cost
(2)
6.01
%
6.51
%
Weighted average yields of senior secured loans based on fair value
(2)
6.48
%
6.55
%
Number of portfolio companies in Credit Fund
63
61
Average amount per portfolio company
(1)
$
20,626
$
20,665
Number of loans on non-accrual status
1
1
Fair value of loans on non-accrual status
$
21,150
$
21,150
Percentage of portfolio at floating interest rates
(3)(4)
98.2
%
98.3
%
Percentage of portfolio at fixed interest rates
(4)
1.8
%
1.7
%
Fair value of loans with PIK provisions
$
21,150
$
21,150
Percentage of portfolio with PIK provisions
(4)
1.8
%
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
March 31, 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 March 31, 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 (98.17% of fair value)
Achilles Acquisition, LLC
+\#
(2) (3)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 4.00%
5.00%
10/13/2025
$
29,805
$
29,690
$
25,931
Acrisure, LLC
+\
(2) (3)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 3.50%
5.21%
2/15/2027
25,828
25,796
22,486
Advanced Instruments, LLC
+*\
(2) (3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 5.25%
6.26%
10/31/2022
36,087
36,019
35,405
Alku, LLC
+#
(2) (3)
Business Services
L + 5.50%
7.31%
7/29/2026
25,000
24,758
23,900
Alpha Packaging Holdings, Inc.
+*\
(2) (3)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
L + 6.00%
7.13%
11/12/2021
16,639
16,637
16,296
AmeriLife Holdings LLC
#
(2) (3) (7)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 4.00%
5.45%
3/18/2027
8,864
8,839
8,286
Analogic Corporation
^+
(2) (3) (7)
Capital Equipment
L + 5.25%
6.25%
6/22/2024
19,169
19,144
18,143
Anchor Packaging, Inc.
^+#
(2) (3) (7)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
L + 4.00%
4.99%
7/18/2026
20,410
20,315
19,056
API Technologies Corp.
+\
(2) (3)
Aerospace & Defense
L + 4.25%
5.24%
5/9/2026
14,888
14,818
12,887
Aptean, Inc.
+ \
(2) (3)
Software
L + 4.25%
5.24%
4/23/2026
12,375
12,313
10,271
AQA Acquisition Holding, Inc.
^*\
(2) (3) (7)
High Tech Industries
L + 4.25%
5.65%
5/24/2023
21,323
21,299
20,741
Astra Acquisition Corp.
+#
(2) (3)
Software
L + 5.50%
6.50%
3/1/2027
29,000
28,567
26,822
Avalign Technologies, Inc.
+\
(2) (3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 4.50%
5.57%
12/22/2025
14,704
14,578
13,893
Big Ass Fans, LLC
+*\
(2) (3)
Capital Equipment
L + 3.75%
5.20%
5/21/2024
13,873
13,809
13,515
BK Medical Holding Company, Inc.
^+
(2) (3) (7)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 5.25%
6.25%
6/22/2024
24,348
24,089
23,456
Brooks Equipment Company, LLC
+*
(2) (3)
Construction & Building
L + 5.00%
6.60%
8/29/2020
5,066
5,064
5,019
Clarity Telecom LLC.
+
(2) (3)
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription
L + 4.25%
5.24%
8/30/2026
14,925
14,880
14,058
Clearent Newco, LLC
^+\
(2) (3) (7)
High Tech Industries
L + 5.50%
6.87%
3/20/2025
29,675
29,386
27,402
Datto, Inc.
+\
(2) (3)
High Tech Industries
L + 4.25%
5.24%
4/2/2026
12,406
12,345
11,720
DecoPac, Inc.
^+ *\
(2) (3) (7)
Non-durable Consumer Goods
L + 4.25%
5.27%
9/29/2024
13,622
13,524
13,622
DTI Holdco, Inc.
+*\
(2) (3)
High Tech Industries
L + 4.75%
6.53%
9/30/2023
18,836
18,729
13,233
Eliassen Group, LLC
+\
(2) (3)
Business Services
L + 4.50%
5.49%
11/5/2024
7,571
7,540
7,376
EvolveIP, LLC
^+
(2) (3) (7)
Telecommunications
L + 5.75%
6.75%
6/7/2023
19,948
19,895
19,388
Exactech, Inc.
+\#
(2) (3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 3.75%
4.75%
2/14/2025
21,694
21,563
17,084
Excel Fitness Holdings, Inc.
+#
(2) (3)
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure
L + 5.25%
6.25%
10/7/2025
24,938
24,705
22,539
Golden West Packaging Group LLC
+*\
(2) (3)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
L + 5.75%
6.75%
6/20/2023
29,252
29,103
28,333
HMT Holding Inc.
^ +*\
(2) (3) (7)
Energy: Oil & Gas
L + 5.00%
6.02%
11/17/2023
37,305
36,855
36,630
Jensen Hughes, Inc.
^+*\
(2) (3) (7)
Utilities: Electric
L + 4.50%
5.57%
3/22/2024
34,871
34,726
33,326
KAMC Holdings, Inc.
+#
(2) (3)
Energy: Electricity
L + 4.00%
5.61%
8/14/2026
13,930
13,866
13,083
Lionbridge Technologies, Inc.
+
(2) (3)
Business Services
L + 6.25%
7.32%
12/29/2025
24,938
24,938
23,583
MAG DS Corp.
+\
(2) (3) (7)
Aerospace & Defense
L + 4.75%
6.20%
6/6/2025
27,632
27,413
27,632
Maravai Intermediate Holdings, LLC
+\#
(2) (3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 4.25%
5.75%
8/2/2025
29,550
29,313
28,040
Marco Technologies, LLC
^+\
(2) (3) (7)
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
L + 4.25%
5.78%
10/30/2023
7,444
7,394
6,979
47
Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of March 31, 2020
Investments
(1)
Footnotes
Industry
Reference Rate & Spread
(2)
Interest Rate
(2)
Maturity Date
Par/ Principal Amount
Amortized Cost
(4)
Fair Value
(5)
Mold-Rite Plastics, LLC
+\
(2) (3)
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber
L + 4.25%
5.32%
12/14/2021
$
14,557
$
14,524
$
14,288
MSHC, Inc.
^+*\
(2) (3) (7)
Construction & Building
L + 4.25%
5.25%
12/31/2024
42,477
42,340
40,467
Newport Group Holdings II, Inc.
+\#
(2) (3)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 3.75%
5.20%
9/13/2025
23,655
23,436
22,626
Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corp.
+*\#
(2) (3)
Transportation: Cargo
L + 4.00%
5.07%
10/12/2024
39,013
38,866
27,309
Output Services Group
^+\
(2) (3)
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
L + 4.50%
6.11%
3/27/2024
19,571
19,523
18,432
PAI Holdco, Inc.
+*\
(2) (3)
Automotive
L + 4.25%
5.39%
1/5/2025
19,486
19,415
18,956
Park Place Technologies, Inc.
+\#
(2) (3)
High Tech Industries
L + 4.00%
5.00%
3/28/2025
22,502
22,429
21,827
Pasternack Enterprises, Inc.
+\
(2) (3)
Capital Equipment
L + 4.00%
5.00%
7/2/2025
22,697
22,684
21,955
Pharmalogic Holdings Corp.
+\
(2) (3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 4.00%
5.00%
6/11/2023
11,292
11,269
11,091
Premise Health Holding Corp.
^+\#
(2) (3) (7)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 3.50%
4.95%
7/10/2025
13,689
13,632
13,081
Propel Insurance Agency, LLC
^+\
(2) (3) (7)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 4.25%
5.70%
6/1/2024
22,475
22,024
21,678
Q Holding Company
+*\#
(2) (3)
Automotive
L + 5.00%
6.45%
12/31/2023
21,900
21,732
20,560
QW Holding Corporation (Quala)
^+*
(2) (3) (7)
Environmental Industries
L + 6.25%
7.70%
8/31/2022
16,305
16,144
15,895
Radiology Partners, Inc.
+\#
(2) (3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 4.25%
5.98%
7/9/2025
27,686
27,566
22,149
RevSpring Inc.
*\#
(2) (3)
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
L + 4.00%
5.45%
10/11/2025
29,688
29,476
25,012
Situs Group Holdings Corporation
^+\
(2) (3)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 4.75%
5.81%
6/28/2025
14,897
14,790
13,954
Surgical Information Systems, LLC
+*\
(2) (3) (6)
High Tech Industries
L + 4.75%
7.21%
4/24/2023
26,168
26,016
25,417
Systems Maintenance Services Holding, Inc.
^*
(2) (3) (9)
High Tech Industries
L + 5.00%
6.45%
10/30/2023
23,735
23,647
16,837
T2 Systems, Inc.
^+*
(2) (3) (7)
Transportation: Consumer
L + 6.75%
8.34%
9/28/2022
17,804
17,570
17,630
The Original Cakerie, Ltd. (Canada)
^+*\
(2) (3)
Beverage, Food & Tobacco
L + 5.00%
6.62%
7/20/2022
8,906
8,879
8,723
The Original Cakerie, Ltd. (Canada)
^+*\
(2) (3)
Beverage, Food & Tobacco
L + 4.50%
5.95%
7/20/2022
8,009
7,988
7,858
Thoughtworks, Inc.
*\#
(2) (3)
Business Services
L + 3.75%
5.20%
10/11/2024
11,794
11,769
10,202
U.S. Acute Care Solutions, LLC
+*\
(2) (3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 5.00%
6.45%
5/15/2021
31,299
31,217
27,624
U.S. TelePacific Holdings Corp.
+*\
(2) (3)
Telecommunications
L + 5.00%
6.07%
5/2/2023
26,660
26,510
20,195
Valet Waste Holdings, Inc.
+\#
(2) (3)
Construction & Building
L + 3.75%
4.74%
9/28/2025
18,058
17,967
17,383
VRC Companies, LLC
^+
(2) (3) (7)
Business Services
L + 6.50%
7.99%
3/31/2023
5,548
5,321
5,295
Welocalize, Inc.
^+
(2) (3) (7)
Business Services
L + 4.50%
5.50%
12/2/2024
23,804
23,563
23,113
WRE Holding Corp.
^+*
(2) (3) (7)
Environmental Industries
L + 5.00%
6.45%
1/3/2023
7,854
7,800
7,718
Zywave, Inc.
^+*\
(2) (3)
High Tech Industries
L + 5.00%
6.72%
11/17/2022
20,177
20,066
19,870
First Lien Debt Total
$
1,270,073
$
1,177,280
Second Lien Debt (1.82% of fair value)
DBI Holding, LLC
^*
(8)
Transportation: Cargo
8.00% PIK
8.00%
2/1/2026
$
21,150
$
20,697
$
21,150
Zywave, Inc.
*
(2) (3)
High Tech Industries
L + 9.00%
10.8%
11/17/2023
666
660
642
Second Lien Debt Total
$
21,357
$
21,792
48
Investments
(1)
Footnotes
Industry
Type
Shares/Units
Cost
Fair Value
(6)
Equity Investments (0.01% of fair value)
DBI Holding, LLC
^*
Transportation: Cargo
Common stock
16,957
$
5,364
$
111
Equity Investments Total
$
5,364
$
111
Total Investments
$
1,296,794
$
1,199,183
^ 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
March 31, 2020
, the geographical composition of investments as a percentage of fair value was
1.40%
in Canada and
98.60%
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
March 31, 2020
. As of
March 31, 2020
, the reference rates for Credit Fund’s variable rate loans were the 30-day LIBOR at
0.99%
, the 90-day LIBOR at
1.45%
and the 180-day LIBOR at
1.18%
.
(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 (
1.13%
). 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.
49
(7)
As of
March 31, 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
AmeriLife Holdings LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00%
$
1,136
$
(66
)
Analogic Corporation
Revolver
0.50
1,806
(88
)
Anchor Packaging, Inc.
Delayed Draw
1.00
4,487
(244
)
AQA Acquisition Holding, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
42
(1
)
BK Medical Holding Company, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
2,609
(86
)
Clearent Newco, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
6,636
(415
)
DecoPac, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
857
—
EvolveIP, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
2,240
(53
)
EvolveIP, LLC
Revolver
0.50
1,344
(32
)
HMT Holding Inc.
Revolver
0.50
1,940
(33
)
Jensen Hughes, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
91
(4
)
Jensen Hughes, Inc.
Delayed Draw
1.00
2,365
(98
)
MAG DS Corp.
Revolver
0.50
2,965
—
Marco Technologies, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
7,500
(233
)
MSHC, Inc.
Delayed Draw
1.00
747
(35
)
Premise Health Holding Corp.
Delayed Draw
1.00
1,103
(45
)
Propel Insurance Agency, LLC
Revolver
0.50
2,381
(59
)
Propel Insurance Agency, LLC
Delayed Draw
0.50
7,143
(178
)
QW Holding Corporation (Quala)
Revolver
0.50
852
(20
)
QW Holding Corporation (Quala)
Delayed Draw
1.00
161
(4
)
T2 Systems, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
1,564
(14
)
VRC Companies, LLC
Delayed Draw
0.75
6,091
(132
)
Welocalize, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
1,238
(34
)
WRE Holding Corp.
Delayed Draw
1.00
1,981
(27
)
Total unfunded commitments
$
59,279
$
(1,901
)
(8)
Loan was on non-accrual status as of
March 31, 2020
.
(9)
The sale of a portion of this loan does not qualify for sale accounting under ASC Topic 860 - Transfers and Servicing ("ASC Topic 860"), and therefore, the asset remains in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments
50
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
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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)
Mold-Rite Plastics, LLC
+\
(2) (3)
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber
L + 4.25%
5.95%
12/14/2021
$
14,557
$
14,519
$
14,524
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
8.00% PIK
8.00%
2/1/2026
$
21,150
$
20,697
$
21,150
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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)
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)
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
March 31, 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 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 March 31,
Outstanding balance, beginning of period
$
93,000
$
112,000
$
343,506
$
471,134
N/A
$
101,044
$
97,571
N/A
Borrowings
63,500
30,500
57,000
60,020
N/A
12,873
19,794
N/A
Repayments
(156,500
)
(18,700
)
(33,500
)
(20,404
)
N/A
—
(21,950
)
N/A
Outstanding balance, end of period
$
—
$
123,800
$
367,006
$
510,750
N/A
$
113,917
$
95,415
N/A
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%;
•
$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
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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
March 31, 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
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
, the 2019-2 Issuer was in compliance with all covenants and other requirements of the indenture.
Other Short-Term Borrowings
Borrowings with original maturities of less than one year are classified as short-term. Credit Fund’s short-term borrowings are the result of investments that were sold under repurchase agreements. Investments sold under repurchase agreements are accounted for as collateralized borrowings as the sale of the investment does not qualify for sale accounting under ASC Topic 860 and remains as an investment on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.
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. As of
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
, asset coverage was
163.08%
and
181.01%
, respectively. As of
March 31, 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 periods ended
2020
and
2019
, and the outstanding balances under the Facilities for the respective periods.
For the three month periods ended
March 31, 2020
March 31, 2019
Outstanding Borrowing, beginning of period
$
616,543
$
514,635
Borrowings
226,500
253,950
Repayments
(139,443
)
(107,626
)
Foreign currency translation
(1,991
)
—
Outstanding balance, end of period
$
701,609
$
660,959
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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. The availability period under the Credit Facility will terminate on June 14, 2023 and the Credit Facility will mature on June 14, 2024. During the period from June 14, 2023 to June 14, 2024, 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
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
:
March 31, 2020
Total Facility
Borrowings Outstanding
Unused
Portion
(1)
Amount Available
(2)
SPV Credit Facility
$
275,000
$
201,026
$
73,974
$
4,497
Credit Facility
688,000
500,583
187,417
122,832
Total
$
963,000
$
701,609
$
261,391
$
127,329
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 periods ended
March 31, 2020
and
2019
, the components of interest expense and credit facility fees were as follows:
For the three month periods ended
March 31, 2020
March 31, 2019
Interest expense
$
6,373
$
6,653
Facility unused commitment fee
318
303
Amortization of deferred financing costs
244
236
Other fees
29
29
Total interest expense and credit facility fees
$
6,964
$
7,221
Cash paid for interest expense
$
6,688
$
6,449
Average principal debt outstanding
$
672,263
$
568,519
Weighted average interest rate
3.75
%
4.68
%
As of
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
, the components of interest and credit facilities payable were as follows:
As of
March 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
Interest expense payable
$
2,093
$
2,201
Unused commitment fees payable
295
187
Other credit facility fees payable
22
30
Interest and credit facilities payable
$
2,410
$
2,418
Weighted average interest rate (based on floating LIBOR rates)
3.11
%
3.88
%
7. NOTES PAYABLE
4.750% Senior Unsecured Notes
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"). Interest is payable quarterly, beginning March
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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. Interest expense incurred and paid on the Senior Notes was $1.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020.
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
March 31, 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%;
(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;
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(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 month periods ended March 31, 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
March 31, 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
March 31, 2020
, the 2015-1R Notes were secured by
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first lien and second lien senior secured loans with a total fair value of approximately
$513,314
and cash of
$5,724
. 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
three month periods ended
March 31, 2020
and
2019
, the weighted average interest rate, the effective annualized weighted average interest rates, which include amortization of debt issuance costs on the 2015-1R Notes, were
3.92%
and
4.75%
, respectively, based on floating LIBOR rates. As of
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
the weighted average interest rates were
3.85%
and
4.75%
respectively, based on floating LIBOR rates.
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For the
for the three month periods ended March 31, 2020 and 2019
, the components of interest expense on the 2015-1R Notes were as follows:
For the three month periods ended
March 31, 2020
March 31, 2019
Interest expense
$
4,393
$
5,276
Amortization of deferred financing costs
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Total interest expense and credit facility fees
$
4,455
$
5,338
Cash paid for interest expense
$
4,594
$
5,066
As of
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
,
$3,690
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
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
:
Payment Due by Period
March 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
Less than 1 Year
$
—
$
—
1-3 Years
—
—
3-5 Years
816,609
731,543
More than 5 Years
449,200
449,200
Total
$
1,265,809
$
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
March 31, 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
March 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
Unfunded delayed draw commitments
$
65,237
$
75,874
Unfunded revolving term loan commitments
38,751
74,016
Total unfunded commitments
$
103,988
$
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.
On November 5, 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a $100,000 stock repurchase program (the “Company Stock Repurchase Program”). The Company Stock Repurchase Program was to be in effect until November 5, 2019, or until the approved dollar amount had been used to repurchase shares. On November 4, 2019, the Company's Board of Directors approved the continuation of the Company Stock Repurchase Program until November 5, 2020, or until the approved dollar amount has been used to repurchase shares. This program, which is temporarily suspended, may be resumed, extended, modified or discontinued by the Company at any time, subject to applicable law. Since the inception of the Company Stock Repurchase Program through
March 31, 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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For the three month period ended March 31, 2020
, the Company
repurchased and extinguished 1,455,195 shares for $16,003
. The following
table summarizes
capital activity during the
for the three month period ended March 31, 2020
:
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, beginning of period
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
)
Net investment income (loss)
—
—
—
—
23,972
—
—
23,972
Net realized gain (loss)
—
—
—
—
—
(1,847
)
—
(1,847
)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
—
—
—
—
—
—
(143,225
)
(143,225
)
Dividends declared
—
—
—
—
(20,834
)
—
—
(20,834
)
Balance, end of period
56,308,616
$
563
$
1,093,250
$
(1,633
)
$
13,506
$
(84,501
)
$
(222,651
)
$
798,534
For the three month period ended March 31, 2019
, the Company
repurchased and extinguished 958,182 shares for $14,085
. The following
table summarizes
capital activity
for the three month period ended March 31, 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, beginning of period
62,230,251
$
622
$
1,174,334
$
(1,633
)
$
5,901
$
(44,572
)
$
(71,434
)
$
1,063,218
Repurchase of common stock
(958,182
)
(9
)
(14,076
)
—
—
—
—
(14,085
)
Net investment income (loss)
—
—
—
—
27,562
—
—
27,562
Net realized gain (loss)
—
—
—
—
—
899
—
899
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
—
—
—
—
—
—
5,265
5,265
Dividends declared
—
—
—
—
(22,672
)
—
—
(22,672
)
Balance, end of period
61,272,069
$
613
$
1,160,258
$
(1,633
)
$
10,791
$
(43,673
)
$
(66,169
)
$
1,060,187
The Company computes earnings per common share in accordance with ASC 260,
Earnings Per Share
. Basic earnings per common share were calculated by dividing net increase (decrease) in
net assets
resulting from operations attributable to the Company by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period.
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Basic and diluted earnings per common share were as follows:
For the three month periods ended
March 31, 2020
March 31, 2019
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
$
(121,100
)
$
33,726
Weighted-average common shares outstanding
57,112,193
61,772,774
Basic and diluted earnings per common share
$
(2.12
)
$
0.55
The following table summarizes the Company’s dividends declared during the two most recent fiscal years and the current fiscal year to-date:
Date Declared
Record Date
Payment Date
Per 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
(1)
Represents a special dividend.
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10. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The following is a schedule of consolidated financial highlights for the
three month periods ended
March 31, 2020
and
2019
:
For the three month periods ended
March 31, 2020
March 31, 2019
Per Share Data:
Net asset value per share, beginning of period
$
16.56
$
17.09
Net investment income (loss)
(1)
0.42
0.45
Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and non-investment assets and liabilities
(2.57
)
0.09
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
(2.15
)
0.54
Dividends declared
(2)
(0.37
)
(0.37
)
Accretion due to share repurchases
0.14
0.04
Net asset value per share, end of period
$
14.18
$
17.30
Market price per share, end of period
$
5.22
$
14.48
Number of shares outstanding, end of period
56,308,616
61,272,069
Total return based on net asset value
(3)
(12.14
)%
3.39
%
Total return based on market price
(4)
(58.22
)%
19.76
%
Net assets, end of period
$
798,534
$
1,060,187
Ratio to average net assets (5):
Expenses before incentive fees
2.38
%
2.03
%
Expenses after incentive fees
2.94
%
2.58
%
Net investment income (loss)
2.66
%
2.58
%
Interest expense and credit facility fees
1.41
%
1.18
%
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
Asset coverage, end of period
163.08
%
195.50
%
Portfolio turnover
3.11
%
3.45
%
Weighted-average shares outstanding
57,112,193
61,772,774
(1)
Net investment income (loss) per share was calculated as net investment income (loss) for the period divided by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period.
(2)
Dividends declared per share was calculated as the sum of dividends declared during the period divided by the number of 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 share during the period plus the declared dividends, 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 share during the period plus the declared dividends, 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
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
March 31, 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
March 31, 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
March 31, 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 for
three month periods ended
March 31, 2020
and
2019
was as follows:
For the three month periods ended
March 31, 2020
March 31, 2019
Ordinary income
$
20,834
$
22,672
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.
Subsequent to March 31, 2020, the Company borrowed $24,792 under the Credit Facility and the SPV Credit Facility. The Company also voluntarily repaid $86,000 under the Credit Facility and SPV Credit Facility.
On May 4, 2020, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.37, which is payable on July 17, 2020 to stockholders of record on June 30, 2020.
On May 5, 2020, the Company issued and sold 2,000,000 shares of cumulative convertible preferred stock, par value $0.01, to Carlyle in a private placement at a price of $25 per share (the “Preferred Stock”). The Company intends to use the total proceeds to the Company of $50.0 million from the offering to repay certain indebtedness under the Facilities and for general corporate purposes, which includes investing in portfolio companies in accordance with its investment objective.
The Preferred Stock ranks senior to the Company’s common stock with respect to the payment of dividends and distribution of assets upon liquidation. 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. Additional information regarding the terms of the Preferred Stock is included under "Other" in Part II, Item 5 of this Form 10-Q.
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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 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;
•
currency fluctuations could adversely affect 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;
•
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
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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 this Form 10-Q. 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 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
March 31, 2020
, our Investment Adviser’s investment team included a team of more than 150 investment professionals across
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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;
•
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;
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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.
PORTFOLIO AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY
Below is a summary of certain characteristics of our investment portfolio as of
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
.
As of
March 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
Fair value of investments
$
2,024,277
$
2,123,964
Count of investments
138
136
Count of portfolio companies / investment fund
110
112
Count of industries
28
28
Count of sponsors
63
63
Percentage of total investment fair value:
First lien debt
73.0
%
74.6
%
First lien/last out loans
2.8
%
3.7
%
Second lien debt
13.6
%
11.0
%
Total secured debt
89.4
%
89.3
%
Credit Fund
9.2
%
9.6
%
Equity investments
1.5
%
1.0
%
Percentage of debt investment fair value:
Floating rate
(1)
99.2
%
99.7
%
Fixed interest rate
0.8
%
0.3
%
(1)
Primarily subject to interest rate floors.
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Our investment activity for the three month periods ended
March 31, 2020
and
2019
is presented below (information presented herein is at amortized cost unless otherwise indicated):
For the three month periods ended
March 31, 2020
March 31, 2019
Investments:
Total investments, beginning of period
$
2,201,451
$
2,043,591
New investments purchased
331,932
246,221
Net accretion of discount on investments
2,586
2,161
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
(1,697
)
899
Investments sold or repaid
(286,945
)
(71,494
)
Total Investments, end of period
$
2,247,327
$
2,221,378
Principal amount of investments funded:
First Lien Debt (excluding First Lien/Last Out)
$
75,510
$
143,749
First Lien/Last Out Unitranche
—
23,879
Second Lien Debt
86,109
49,344
Equity Investments
10,500
2,241
Investment Fund
156,000
30,500
Total
$
328,119
$
249,713
Principal amount of investments sold or repaid:
First Lien Debt (excluding First Lien/Last Out)
$
(97,185
)
$
(25,902
)
First Lien/Last Out Unitranche
(19,273
)
(25,264
)
Second Lien Debt
(15,232
)
—
Equity Investments
—
—
Investment Fund
(156,500
)
(18,700
)
Total
$
(288,190
)
$
(69,866
)
Number of new funded investments
10
12
Average amount of new funded investments
$
10,277
$
20,518
Percentage of new funded debt investments at floating interest rates
90
%
100
%
Percentage of new funded debt investments at fixed interest rates
10
%
—
%
As of
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
, investments consisted of the following:
March 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
Amortized
Cost
Fair Value
Amortized
Cost
Fair Value
First Lien Debt (excluding First Lien/Last Out)
$
1,597,780
$
1,478,357
$
1,649,721
$
1,585,042
First Lien/Last Out Unitranche
93,178
56,408
78,951
78,096
Second Lien Debt
308,563
275,055
234,006
234,532
Equity Investments
31,805
29,323
22,272
21,698
Investment Fund
216,001
185,134
216,501
204,596
Total
$
2,247,327
$
2,024,277
$
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
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
, were as follows:
March 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
Amortized
Cost
Fair Value
Amortized
Cost
Fair Value
First Lien Debt (excluding First Lien/Last Out)
7.42
%
8.02
%
8.00
%
8.17
%
First Lien/Last Out Unitranche
6.06
%
10.02
%
6.63
%
9.53
%
First Lien Debt Total
7.35
%
8.10
%
7.91
%
8.23
%
Second Lien Debt
9.92
%
11.13
%
10.44
%
10.42
%
First and Second Lien Debt Total
7.74
%
8.56
%
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
March 31, 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.
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
7.74%
from
December 31, 2019
to
March 31, 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
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
:
March 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
Fair Value
Percentage
Fair Value
Percentage
Performing
$
1,980,161
97.82
%
$
2,071,535
97.53
%
Non-accrual
(1)
44,116
2.18
52,429
2.47
Total
$
2,024,277
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
March 31, 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 the following categories, which we refer to as “Internal Risk Ratings”:
Internal Risk Ratings Definitions
Rating
Definition
1
Performing—Low Risk:
Borrower is operating more than 10% ahead of the base case.
2
Performing—Stable Risk:
Borrower is operating within 10% of the base case (above or below). This is the initial rating assigned to all new borrowers.
3
Performing—Management Notice:
Borrower is operating more than 10% below the base case. A financial covenant default may have occurred, but there is a low risk of payment default.
4
Watch List:
Borrower is operating more than 20% below the base case and there is a high risk of covenant default, or it may have already occurred. Payments are current although subject to greater uncertainty, and there is moderate to high risk of payment default.
5
Watch List—Possible Loss:
Borrower is operating more than 30% below the base case. At the current level of operations and financial condition, the borrower does not have the ability to service and ultimately repay or refinance all outstanding debt on current terms. Payment default is very likely or may have occurred. Loss of principal is possible.
6
Watch List—Probable Loss:
Borrower is operating more than 40% below the base case, and at the current level of operations and financial condition, the borrower does not have the ability to service and ultimately repay or refinance all outstanding debt on current terms. Payment default is very likely or may have already occurred. Additionally, the prospects for improvement in the borrower’s situation are sufficiently negative that impairment of some or all principal is probable.
Our Investment Adviser’s risk rating model is based on evaluating portfolio company performance in comparison to the base case when considering certain credit metrics including, but not limited to, adjusted EBITDA and net senior leverage as well as specific events including, but not limited to, default and impairment.
Our Investment Adviser monitors and, when appropriate, changes the investment ratings assigned to each debt investment in our portfolio. In connection with our quarterly valuation process, our Investment Adviser reviews our investment ratings on a regular basis. The following table summarizes the Internal Risk Ratings as of
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
:
March 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
Fair Value
% of Fair Value
Fair Value
% of Fair Value
(dollar amounts in millions)
Internal Risk Rating 1
$
38.6
2.13
%
$
39.2
2.06
%
Internal Risk Rating 2
1,392.5
76.94
1,501.4
79.12
Internal Risk Rating 3
205.8
11.37
132.9
7.00
Internal Risk Rating 4
96.6
5.34
159.0
8.38
Internal Risk Rating 5
32.6
1.80
65.2
3.44
Internal Risk Rating 6
43.8
2.42
—
—
Total
$
1,809.8
100.00
%
$
1,897.7
100.00
%
As of
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
, the weighted average Internal Risk Rating of our debt investment portfolio was
2.3
and
2.3
, respectively. As of
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
,
18
and
18
of our debt investments, with an aggregate fair value of
$172.9 million
and
$224.3 million
, respectively, were assigned an Internal Risk Rating of 4-6 (“Watch List”). As of
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
,
seven and five first lien debt investments, respectively, were on non-accrual status.
The fair values of debt investments in the portfolio on non-accrual status were
$44.1 million
and
$52.4 million
, respectively, which represented approximately
2.18%
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
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
.
During the
three month period ended
March 31, 2020
,
two
investments with fair value of
$17.4 million
were downgraded to the Watch List due to changes in financial condition and performance of the respective portfolio companies,
one
investment
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with fair value of
$20.7 million
was upgraded and removed from the Watch List due to improved performance of the portfolio company and
one
investment on the Watch List with fair value of
$6.1 million
was repaid in full.
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
For the
three month periods ended
March 31, 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 periods ended
March 31, 2020
and
2019
was as follows:
For the three month periods ended
March 31, 2020
March 31, 2019
Investment income
First Lien Debt
$
35,650
$
41,574
Second Lien Debt
8,126
5,746
Equity Investments
185
247
Investment Fund
6,549
7,538
Cash
35
82
Total investment income
$
50,545
$
55,187
The decrease in investment income for the three month period ended
March 31, 2020
from the comparable period in
2019
was primarily driven by the decrease in LIBOR, loans placed on non-accrual, and lower interest and dividend income from Credit Fund. As of
March 31, 2020
, the size of our portfolio
increased
to
$2,247,327
from $2,221,378 as of
March 31, 2019
, at amortized cost, and total principal amount of investments outstanding
increased
to
2,259,466
from $2,253,682 as of
March 31, 2019
. As of
March 31, 2020
, the weighted average yield of our first and second lien debt investments
decreased
to
7.74%
from 9.51% as of
March 31, 2019
on amortized cost, primarily due to the decrease in LIBOR and loans placed on non-accrual status.
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
March 31, 2020
and
2019
,
seven and three first lien debt investments, respectively, were on non-accrual status.
Non-accrual investments had a fair value of
$44,116
and $17,482 respectively, which represented approximately
2.18%
and 0.81% 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
March 31, 2020
and
2019
.
For the three month periods ended
March 31, 2020
and
2019
, the Company earned
$2,344
and
$2,028
, respectively, in other income.
Our total dividend and interest income from investments in Credit Fund totaled
$6,736
and
$7,538
for the
three month periods ended
March 31, 2020
and
2019
, respectively. The decrease for the three month period ended
March 31, 2020
from the comparable period in
2019
, was primarily driven by the lower dividend from Credit Fund and the decrease in LIBOR on the Mezzanine Loan.
Net investment income (loss) for the
three month periods ended
March 31, 2020
and
2019
was as follows:
For the three month periods ended
March 31, 2020
March 31, 2019
Total investment income
$
50,545
$
55,187
Net expenses (including excise tax expense)
(26,573
)
(27,625
)
Net investment income (loss)
$
23,972
$
27,562
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Expenses
For the three month periods ended
March 31, 2020
March 31, 2019
Base management fees
$
7,386
$
7,685
Incentive fees
5,086
5,846
Professional fees
667
745
Administrative service fees
106
216
Interest expense
12,179
11,991
Credit facility fees
590
568
Directors’ fees and expenses
96
93
Other general and administrative
411
421
Excise tax expense
52
60
Net expenses
$
26,573
$
27,625
Interest expense and credit facility fees for the
three month periods ended
March 31, 2020
and
2019
were comprised of the following:
For the three month periods ended
March 31, 2020
March 31, 2019
Interest expense
$
12,179
$
11,991
Facility unused commitment fee
318
303
Amortization of deferred financing costs
243
236
Other fees
29
29
Total interest expense and credit facility fees
$
12,769
$
12,559
Cash paid for interest expense
$
12,647
$
11,515
Average principal debt outstanding
$
1,236,463
$
1,017,719
Weighted average interest rate
3.91
%
4.71
%
The increase in interest expense for the
three month periods ended
March 31, 2020
compared to the comparable
period
in
2019
was primarily driven by higher borrowings outstanding, partially offset by lower LIBOR.
Below is a summary of the base management fees and incentive fees incurred during the
three month periods ended
March 31, 2020
and
2019
.
For the three month periods ended
March 31, 2020
March 31, 2019
Base management fees
$
7,386
$
7,685
Incentive fees on pre-incentive fee net investment income
5,086
5,846
Realized capital gains incentive fees
—
—
Accrued capital gains incentive fees
—
—
Total capital gains incentive fees
—
—
Total incentive fees
5,086
5,846
Total base management fees and incentive fees
$
12,472
$
13,531
The decrease in base management fees and incentive fees related to pre-incentive fee net investment income for the three month period ended
March 31, 2020
from the comparable period in
2019
was driven by lower investment fair value and lower pre-incentive fee net investment income, respectively.
For the three month periods ended
March 31, 2020
and
2019
, there were no accrued capital gains incentive fees based upon the cumulative net realized and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as of
March 31, 2020
and
2019
. The accrual for
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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 periods ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, we had realized gains on 4 and 2 investments, respectively, totaling approximately $627 and $959, respectively, which was offset by realized losses on 3 and 1 investments, respectively, totaling approximately $2,324 and $60, respectively.
During the three month periods ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, we had unrealized appreciation on 15 and 70 investments, respectively, totaling approximately $4,389 and $16,195, respectively, which was offset by unrealized depreciation on 122 and 37 investments, respectively, totaling approximately $149,952 and $10,930, respectively.
Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) by the type of investments for the
three month periods ended
March 31, 2020
and
2019
were as follows:
For the three month periods ended
March 31, 2020
March 31, 2019
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
$
(1,697
)
$
899
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
(145,563
)
5,265
Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
$
(147,260
)
$
6,164
Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) by the type of investments for the
three month periods ended
March 31, 2020
and
2019
were as follows:
For the three month periods ended
March 31, 2020
March 31, 2019
Type
Net realized gain (loss)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
Net realized gain (loss)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
First Lien Debt
$
(2,054
)
$
(90,659
)
$
(60
)
$
978
Second Lien Debt
—
(34,034
)
—
1,419
Equity Investments
357
(1,908
)
959
2,372
Investment Fund
—
(18,962
)
—
496
Total
$
(1,697
)
$
(145,563
)
$
899
$
5,265
Net change in unrealized appreciation in our investments for the
three month periods ended
March 31, 2020
compared to the comparable period in
2019
was primarily due to higher market spreads related to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as to 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.
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-
75
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.
Selected Financial Data
Since inception of Credit Fund and through
March 31, 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
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
.
March 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
(unaudited)
Selected Consolidated Balance Sheet Information
ASSETS
Investments, at fair value (amortized cost of $1,296,794 and $1,258,157, respectively)
$
1,199,183
$
1,246,839
Cash and cash equivalents
79,802
64,787
Other assets
47,437
9,369
Total assets
$
1,326,422
$
1,320,995
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS’ EQUITY
Secured borrowings
$
462,421
$
441,077
Notes payable, net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $3,320 and $3,441, respectively
487,066
528,407
Mezzanine loans
(1)
—
93,000
Other Short-Term Borrowings
8,802
—
Other liabilities
43,135
32,383
Subordinated loans and members’ equity
(1)
324,998
226,128
Liabilities and members’ equity
$
1,326,422
$
1,320,995
(1)
As of
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
, the Company’s ownership interest in the subordinated loans and members’ equity was
$185,134
and
$111,596
, respectively, and
$0
and
$93,000
, respectively, in the mezzanine loans.
76
For the three month periods ended
March 31, 2020
March 31, 2019
(unaudited)
Selected Consolidated Statement of Operations Information:
Total investment income
$
21,592
$
22,606
Expenses
Interest and credit facility expenses
13,927
14,730
Other expenses
503
441
Total expenses
14,430
15,171
Net investment income (loss)
7,162
7,435
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
—
(8,285
)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
(86,293
)
17,778
Net increase (decrease) resulting from operations
$
(79,131
)
$
16,928
Below is a summary of Credit Fund’s portfolio, followed by a listing of the loans in Credit Fund's portfolio, as of
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
:
As of
March 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
Senior secured loans
(1)
$
1,299,438
$
1,260,582
Weighted average yields of senior secured loans based on amortized cost
(2)
6.01
%
6.51
%
Weighted average yields of senior secured loans based on fair value
(2)
6.48
%
6.55
%
Number of portfolio companies in Credit Fund
63
61
Average amount per portfolio company
(1)
$
20,626
$
20,665
Number of loans on non-accrual status
1
1
Fair value of loans on non-accrual status
$
21,150
$
21,150
Percentage of portfolio at floating interest rates
(3)(4)
98.2
%
98.3
%
Percentage of portfolio at fixed interest rates
(4)
1.8
%
1.7
%
Fair value of loans with PIK provisions
$
21,150
$
21,150
Percentage of portfolio with PIK provisions
(4)
1.8
%
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
March 31, 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.
77
Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of March 31, 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 (98.17% of fair value)
Achilles Acquisition, LLC
+\#
(2) (3)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 4.00%
5.00%
10/13/2025
$
29,805
$
29,690
$
25,931
Acrisure, LLC
+\
(2) (3)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 3.50%
5.21%
2/15/2027
25,828
25,796
22,486
Advanced Instruments, LLC
+*\
(2) (3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 5.25%
6.26%
10/31/2022
36,087
36,019
35,405
Alku, LLC
+#
(2) (3)
Business Services
L + 5.50%
7.31%
7/29/2026
25,000
24,758
23,900
Alpha Packaging Holdings, Inc.
+*\
(2) (3)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
L + 6.00%
7.13%
11/12/2021
16,639
16,637
16,296
AmeriLife Holdings LLC
#
(2) (3) (7)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 4.00%
5.45%
3/18/2027
8,864
8,839
8,286
Analogic Corporation
^+
(2) (3) (7)
Capital Equipment
L + 5.25%
6.25%
6/22/2024
19,169
19,144
18,143
Anchor Packaging, Inc.
(2) (3) (7)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
L + 4.00%
4.99%
7/18/2026
20,410
20,315
19,056
API Technologies Corp.
+\
(2) (3)
Aerospace & Defense
L + 4.25%
5.24%
5/9/2026
14,888
14,818
12,887
Aptean, Inc.
+ \
(2) (3)
Software
L + 4.25%
5.24%
4/23/2026
12,375
12,313
10,271
AQA Acquisition Holding, Inc.
^*\
(2) (3) (7)
High Tech Industries
L + 4.25%
5.65%
5/24/2023
21,323
21,299
20,741
Astra Acquisition Corp.
+#
(2) (3)
Software
L + 5.50%
6.50%
3/1/2027
29,000
28,567
26,822
Avalign Technologies, Inc.
+\
(2) (3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 4.50%
5.57%
12/22/2025
14,704
14,578
13,893
Big Ass Fans, LLC
+*\
(2) (3)
Capital Equipment
L + 3.75%
5.20%
5/21/2024
13,873
13,809
13,515
BK Medical Holding Company, Inc.
^+
(2) (3) (7)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 5.25%
6.25%
6/22/2024
24,348
24,089
23,456
Brooks Equipment Company, LLC
+*
(2) (3)
Construction & Building
L + 5.00%
6.60%
8/29/2020
5,066
5,064
5,019
Clarity Telecom LLC.
+
(2) (3)
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription
L + 4.25%
5.24%
8/30/2026
14,925
14,880
14,058
Clearent Newco, LLC
^+\
(2) (3) (7)
High Tech Industries
L + 5.50%
6.87%
3/20/2025
29,675
29,386
27,402
Datto, Inc.
+\
(2) (3)
High Tech Industries
L + 4.25%
5.24%
4/2/2026
12,406
12,345
11,720
DecoPac, Inc.
^+ *\
(2) (3) (7)
Non-durable Consumer Goods
L + 4.25%
5.27%
9/29/2024
13,622
13,524
13,622
DTI Holdco, Inc.
+*\
(2) (3)
High Tech Industries
L + 4.75%
6.53%
9/30/2023
18,836
18,729
13,233
Eliassen Group, LLC
+\
(2) (3)
Business Services
L + 4.50%
5.49%
11/5/2024
7,571
7,540
7,376
EvolveIP, LLC
^+
(2) (3) (7)
Telecommunications
L + 5.75%
6.75%
6/7/2023
19,948
19,895
19,388
Exactech, Inc.
+\#
(2) (3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 3.75%
4.75%
2/14/2025
21,694
21,563
17,084
Excel Fitness Holdings, Inc.
+#
(2) (3)
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure
L + 5.25%
6.25%
10/7/2025
24,938
24,705
22,539
Golden West Packaging Group LLC
+*\
(2) (3)
Containers, Packaging & Glass
L + 5.75%
6.75%
6/20/2023
29,252
29,103
28,333
HMT Holding Inc.
^ +*\
(2) (3) (7)
Energy: Oil & Gas
L + 5.00%
6.02%
11/17/2023
37,305
36,855
36,630
Jensen Hughes, Inc.
^+*\
(2) (3) (7)
Utilities: Electric
L + 4.50%
5.57%
3/22/2024
34,871
34,726
33,326
KAMC Holdings, Inc.
+#
(2) (3)
Energy: Electricity
L + 4.00%
5.61%
8/14/2026
13,930
13,866
13,083
Lionbridge Technologies, Inc.
(2) (3)
Business Services
L + 6.25%
7.32%
12/29/2025
24,938
24,938
23,583
MAG DS Corp.
+\
(2) (3) (7)
Aerospace & Defense
L + 4.75%
6.20%
6/6/2025
27,632
27,413
27,632
Maravai Intermediate Holdings, LLC
+\#
(2) (3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 4.25%
5.75%
8/2/2025
29,550
29,313
28,040
Marco Technologies, LLC
^+\
(2) (3) (7)
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
L + 4.25%
5.78%
10/30/2023
7,444
7,394
6,979
78
Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of March 31, 2020
Investments
(1)
Footnotes
Industry
Reference Rate & Spread
(2)
Interest Rate
(2)
Maturity Date
Par/ Principal Amount
Amortized Cost
(5)
Fair Value
(6)
Mold-Rite Plastics, LLC
+\
(2) (3)
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber
L + 4.25%
5.32%
12/14/2021
$
14,557
$
14,524
$
14,288
MSHC, Inc.
^+*\
(2) (3) (7)
Construction & Building
L + 4.25%
5.25%
12/31/2024
42,477
42,340
40,467
Newport Group Holdings II, Inc.
+\#
(2) (3)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 3.75%
5.20%
9/13/2025
23,655
23,436
22,626
Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corp.
+*\#
(2) (3)
Transportation: Cargo
L + 4.00%
5.07%
10/12/2024
39,013
38,866
27,309
Output Services Group
^+\
(2) (3)
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
L + 4.50%
6.11%
3/27/2024
19,571
19,523
18,432
PAI Holdco, Inc.
+*\
(2) (3)
Automotive
L + 4.25%
5.39%
1/5/2025
19,486
19,415
18,956
Park Place Technologies, Inc.
+\#
(2) (3)
High Tech Industries
L + 4.00%
5.00%
3/28/2025
22,502
22,429
21,827
Pasternack Enterprises, Inc.
+\
(2) (3)
Capital Equipment
L + 4.00%
5.00%
7/2/2025
22,697
22,684
21,955
Pharmalogic Holdings Corp.
+\
(2) (3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 4.00%
5.00%
6/11/2023
11,292
11,269
11,091
Premise Health Holding Corp.
^+\#
(2) (3) (7)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 3.50%
4.95%
7/10/2025
13,689
13,632
13,081
Propel Insurance Agency, LLC
^+\
(2) (3) (7)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 4.25%
5.70%
6/1/2024
22,475
22,024
21,678
Q Holding Company
+*\#
(2) (3)
Automotive
L + 5.00%
6.45%
12/31/2023
21,900
21,732
20,560
QW Holding Corporation (Quala)
^+*
(2) (3) (7)
Environmental Industries
L + 6.25%
7.70%
8/31/2022
16,305
16,144
15,895
Radiology Partners, Inc.
+\#
(2) (3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 4.25%
5.98%
7/9/2025
27,686
27,566
22,149
RevSpring Inc.
*\#
(2) (3)
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
L + 4.00%
5.45%
10/11/2025
29,688
29,476
25,012
Situs Group Holdings Corporation
^+\
(2) (3)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
L + 4.75%
5.81%
6/28/2025
14,897
14,790
13,954
Surgical Information Systems, LLC
+*\
(2) (3) (6)
High Tech Industries
L + 4.75%
7.21%
4/24/2023
26,168
26,016
25,417
Systems Maintenance Services Holding, Inc.
^*
(2) (3) (9)
High Tech Industries
L + 5.00%
6.45%
10/30/2023
23,735
23,647
16,837
T2 Systems, Inc.
^+*
(2) (3) (7)
Transportation: Consumer
L + 6.75%
8.34%
9/28/2022
17,804
17,570
17,630
The Original Cakerie, Ltd. (Canada)
^+*\
(2) (3)
Beverage, Food & Tobacco
L + 5.00%
6.62%
7/20/2022
8,906
8,879
8,723
The Original Cakerie, Ltd. (Canada)
^+*\
(2) (3)
Beverage, Food & Tobacco
L + 4.50%
5.95%
7/20/2022
8,009
7,988
7,858
Thoughtworks, Inc.
*\#
(2) (3)
Business Services
L + 3.75%
5.20%
10/11/2024
11,794
11,769
10,202
U.S. Acute Care Solutions, LLC
+*\
(2) (3)
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
L + 5.00%
6.45%
5/15/2021
31,299
31,217
27,624
U.S. TelePacific Holdings Corp.
+*\
(2) (3)
Telecommunications
L + 5.00%
6.07%
5/2/2023
26,660
26,510
20,195
Valet Waste Holdings, Inc.
+\#
(2) (3)
Construction & Building
L + 3.75%
4.74%
9/28/2025
18,058
17,967
17,383
VRC Companies, LLC
^+
(2) (3) (7)
Business Services
L + 6.50%
7.99%
3/31/2023
5,548
5,321
5,295
Welocalize, Inc.
^+
(2) (3) (7)
Business Services
L + 4.50%
5.50%
12/2/2024
23,804
23,563
23,113
WRE Holding Corp.
^+*
(2) (3) (7)
Environmental Industries
L + 5.00%
6.45%
1/3/2023
7,854
7,800
7,718
Zywave, Inc.
^+*\
(2) (3)
High Tech Industries
L + 5.00%
6.72%
11/17/2022
20,177
20,066
19,870
First Lien Debt Total
$
1,270,073
$
1,177,280
Second Lien Debt (1.82% of fair value)
DBI Holding, LLC
^*
(8)
Transportation: Cargo
8.00% PIK
8.00%
2/1/2026
$
21,150
$
20,697
$
21,150
Zywave, Inc.
*
(2) (3)
High Tech Industries
L + 9.00%
10.8%
11/17/2023
666
660
642
Second Lien Debt Total
$
21,364
$
21,764
79
Investments
(1)
Footnotes
Industry
Type
Shares/Units
Cost
Fair Value
(6)
Equity Investments (0.01% of fair value)
DBI Holding, LLC
^*
Transportation: Cargo
Common stock
16,957
$
5,364
$
111
Equity Investments Total
$
5,364
$
111
Total Investments
$
1,296,794
$
1,199,183
^ 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
March 31, 2020
, the geographical composition of investments as a percentage of fair value was
1.40%
in Canada and
98.60%
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
March 31, 2020
. As of
March 31, 2020
, the reference rates for Credit Fund’s variable rate loans were the 30-day LIBOR at
0.99%
, the 90-day LIBOR at
1.45%
and the 180-day LIBOR at
1.18%
.
(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 (
1.13%
). 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.
(7)
As of
March 31, 2020
, Credit Fund and Credit Fund Sub had the following unfunded commitments to fund delayed draw and revolving senior secured loans:
80
First Lien Debt – unfunded delayed draw and revolving term loans commitments
Type
Unused Fee
Par/ Principal Amount
Fair Value
AmeriLife Holdings LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00%
$
1,136
$
(66
)
Analogic Corporation
Revolver
0.50
1,806
(88
)
Anchor Packaging, Inc.
Delayed Draw
1.00
4,487
(244
)
AQA Acquisition Holding, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
42
(1
)
BK Medical Holding Company, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
2,609
(86
)
Clearent Newco, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
6,636
(415
)
DecoPac, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
857
—
EvolveIP, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
2,240
(53
)
EvolveIP, LLC
Revolver
0.50
1,344
(32
)
HMT Holding Inc.
Revolver
0.50
1,940
(33
)
Jensen Hughes, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
91
(4
)
Jensen Hughes, Inc.
Delayed Draw
1.00
2,365
(98
)
MAG DS Corp.
Revolver
0.50
2,965
—
Marco Technologies, LLC
Delayed Draw
1.00
7,500
(233
)
MSHC, Inc.
Delayed Draw
1.00
747
(35
)
Premise Health Holding Corp.
Delayed Draw
1.00
1,103
(45
)
Propel Insurance Agency, LLC
Revolver
0.50
2,381
(59
)
Propel Insurance Agency, LLC
Delayed Draw
0.50
7,143
(178
)
QW Holding Corporation (Quala)
Revolver
0.50
852
(20
)
QW Holding Corporation (Quala)
Delayed Draw
1.00
161
(4
)
T2 Systems, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
1,564
(14
)
VRC Companies, LLC
Delayed Draw
0.75
6,091
(132
)
Welocalize, Inc.
Revolver
0.50
1,238
(34
)
WRE Holding Corp.
Delayed Draw
1.00
1,981
(27
)
Total unfunded commitments
$
59,279
$
(1,901
)
(8)
Loan was on non-accrual status as of
March 31, 2020
.
(9)
The sale of a portion of this loan does not qualify for sale accounting under ASC Topic 860 - Transfers and Servicing ("ASC Topic 860"), and therefore, the asset remains in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments.
81
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
82
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)
Mold-Rite Plastics, LLC
+\
(2) (3)
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber
L + 4.25%
5.95%
12/14/2021
$
14,557
$
14,519
$
14,524
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)
83
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
^*
(2) (3) (8)
Transportation: Cargo
8.00% 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)
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.
84
(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
0.01
298
(1
)
Anchor Packaging, Inc.
Delayed Draw
0.01
4,487
(1
)
AQA Acquisition Holding, Inc.
Revolver
0.01
2,459
(11
)
Borchers, Inc.
Revolver
0.01
1,935
(3
)
Clearent Newco, LLC
Delayed Draw
0.01
6,636
(110
)
DecoPac, Inc.
Revolver
0.01
2,143
(7
)
EIP Merger Sub, LLC (Evolve IP)
Revolver
0.01
1,680
—
EIP Merger Sub, LLC (Evolve IP)
Delayed Draw
0.01
2,240
—
HMT Holding Inc.
Revolver
0.01
6,173
(29
)
Jensen Hughes, Inc.
Revolver
0.01
1,136
(11
)
Jensen Hughes, Inc.
Delayed Draw
0.01
2,365
(23
)
MAG DS Corp.
Revolver
0.01
2,188
(13
)
Marco Technologies, LLC
Delayed Draw
0.01
7,500
—
MSHC, Inc.
Delayed Draw
0.01
1,913
(4
)
Output Services Group
Delayed Draw
0.04
116
(1
)
Pathway Vet Alliance LLC
Delayed Draw
0.01
19,867
68
Premise Health Holding Corp.
Delayed Draw
0.01
1,103
(17
)
Propel Insurance Agency, LLC
Revolver
0.01
2,381
(10
)
Propel Insurance Agency, LLC
Delayed Draw
0.01
7,143
(31
)
QW Holding Corporation (Quala)
Revolver
0.01
5,498
(31
)
QW Holding Corporation (Quala)
Delayed Draw
0.01
217
(1
)
Situs Group Holdings Corporation
Delayed Draw
0.01
1,216
(1
)
T2 Systems, Inc.
Revolver
0.01
1,369
—
The Original Cakerie, Ltd. (Canada)
Revolver
0.01
1,199
(5
)
Welocalize, Inc.
Revolver
0.01
2,057
(21
)
WIRB - Copernicus Group, Inc.
Revolver
0.01
1,000
—
WIRB - Copernicus Group, Inc.
Delayed Draw
0.01
2,592
—
WRE Holding Corp.
Revolver
0.01
441
(6
)
WRE Holding Corp.
Delayed Draw
0.01
1,981
(25
)
Zywave, Inc.
Revolver
0.01
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
March 31, 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 periods ended
2020
and
2019
, and the outstanding balances under the credit facilities for the respective periods.
85
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 March 31,
Outstanding balance, beginning of period
$
93,000
$
112,000
$
343,506
$
471,134
N/A
$
101,044
$
97,571
N/A
Borrowings
63,500
30,500
57,000
60,020
N/A
12,873
19,794
N/A
Repayments
(156,500
)
(18,700
)
(33,500
)
(20,404
)
N/A
—
(21,950
)
N/A
Outstanding balance, end of period
$
—
$
123,800
$
367,006
$
510,750
N/A
$
113,917
$
95,415
N/A
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%;
•
$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
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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
March 31, 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
March 31, 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.
We expect that the market and business disruption created by the COVID-19 pandemic will impact certain aspects of our liquidity, and we are therefore continuously and critically monitoring our operating results, liquidity and anticipated capital requirements. For example, we saw an unprecedented level of calls for revolver fundings and a slowing in our expected repayments in March. High market spreads and other economic volatility resulted in significant depreciation in the valuations of our investments, which may adversely impact collateral eligibility, which would reduce the availability under the Facilities. However, our capacity under the Facilities as of March 31, 2020 is well in excess of our unfunded commitments. We believe our current cash position, available capacity on our revolving credit facilities and net cash 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. In addition, on May 5, 2020, we sold 2,000,000 newly issued shares of cumulative convertible preferred stock in a private placement for total proceeds to the Company of $50.0 million (see "Other" in Part II, Item 5 of this Form 10-Q). See "Risk Factors" in Part II, Item 1A of this Form 10-Q for a discussion of certain risks we face as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
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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 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, 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%;
(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
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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
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
, we had
$65,525
and
$36,751
, respectively, in cash and cash equivalents. The Facilities consisted of the following as of
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
:
March 31, 2020
Total Facility
Borrowings Outstanding
Unused Portion
(1)
Amount Available
(2)
SPV Credit Facility
$
275,000
$
201,026
$
73,974
$
4,497
Credit Facility
688,000
500,583
187,417
122,832
Total
$
963,000
$
701,609
$
261,391
$
127,329
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
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
:
March 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
Carrying Value
Fair Value
Carrying Value
Fair Value
Aaa/AAA Class A-1-1-R Notes
$
234,800
$
212,996
$
234,800
$
233,053
Aaa/AAA Class A-1-2-R Notes
50,000
45,773
50,000
49,908
Aaa/AAA Class A-1-3-R Notes
25,000
24,045
25,000
25,163
AA Class A-2-R Notes
66,000
66,000
66,000
66,000
A Class B Notes
46,400
37,370
46,400
46,400
BBB- Class C Notes
27,000
27,000
27,000
27,000
Total
$
449,200
$
413,184
$
449,200
$
447,524
As of
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
, we had a combined
$1,265,809
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
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
, was
3.52%
and
4.01%
, excluding fees (such as fees on undrawn amounts and amortization of upfront fees). For the
three month periods ended
March 31, 2020
and
2019
, we incurred
$12,179
and
$11,991
, respectively, of interest expense and
$590
and
$568
, respectively, of unused commitment fees.
Equity Activity
Shares issued and outstanding as of
March 31, 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
three month periods ended
March 31, 2020
and
2019
:
For the three month periods ended
March 31, 2020
March 31, 2019
Shares outstanding, beginning of period
57,763,811
62,230,251
Repurchase of common stock
(1)
(1,455,195
)
(958,182
)
Shares outstanding, end of period
56,308,616
61,272,069
(1)
In order to preserve capital, we have temporarily suspended the Company Stock Repurchase Program. 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.
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Contractual Obligations
A summary of our significant contractual payment obligations was as follows as of
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
:
As of
Payment Due by Period
March 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
Less than 1 Year
$
—
$
—
1-3 Years
—
—
3-5 Years
(1)
816,609
731,543
More than 5 Years
(2)
449,200
449,200
Total
$
1,265,809
$
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
March 31, 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
March 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
Unfunded delayed draw commitments
$
65,237
$
75,874
Unfunded revolving term loan commitments
38,751
74,016
Total unfunded commitments
$
103,988
$
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 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
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
, we were in compliance with this undertaking.
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
Prior to July 5, 2017, we had an “opt in” dividend reinvestment plan. 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 stockholders, other than those 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, our 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 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, our 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. We intend 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 we instruct the plan administrator otherwise.
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The following table summarizes the Company's dividends declared 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
(1)
Represents a special dividend.
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.
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As of
March 31, 2020
and
December 31, 2019
, the Company had total senior securities of
$1,265,809
and
$1,180,743
, respectively, consisting of secured borrowings under the Facilities and the Notes Payable, and had asset coverage ratios of
163.08%
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 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;
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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
March 31, 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.
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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 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.
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 intends to make sufficient distributions each taxable year to satisfy the excise distribution requirements.
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.
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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
March 31, 2020
, on a fair value basis, approximately
0.8%
of our debt investments bear interest at a fixed rate and approximately
99.2%
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
March 31, 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
March 31, 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
March 31, 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
March 31, 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:
March 31, 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
$
57,263
$
(33,774
)
$
23,489
$
57,441
$
(31,167
)
$
26,274
Up 200 basis points
$
38,175
$
(22,516
)
$
15,659
$
38,294
$
(20,778
)
$
17,516
Up 100 basis points
$
19,088
$
(11,258
)
$
7,830
$
19,147
$
(10,389
)
$
8,758
Down 100 basis points
$
(7,697
)
$
11,258
$
3,561
$
(16,433
)
$
10,389
$
(6,044
)
Down 200 basis points
$
(7,926
)
$
14,817
$
6,891
$
(18,678
)
$
20,225
$
1,547
Down 300 basis points
$
(7,926
)
$
14,817
$
6,891
$
(19,053
)
$
20,823
$
1,770
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
March 31, 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 the following risk factors we have added regarding the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, which reemphasizes and in some cases updates certain risk factors we have previously disclosed and provides specific context under the current environment.
The COVID-19 pandemic could materially and adversely affect our portfolio companies and the results of our operations.
In late 2019 and early 2020, SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 emerged in China and spread rapidly across the world, including the U.S. This outbreak has led and for an unknown period of time will continue to lead to disruptions in local, regional, national and global markets and economies affected thereby. With respect to the U.S. credit markets (in particular for middle market loans), this outbreak has resulted in, and until fully resolved is likely to continue to result in, the following among other things: (i) government imposition of various forms of “stay at home” orders and the closing of “non-essential” businesses, resulting in significant disruption to the businesses of many middle-market loan borrowers including supply chains, demand and practical aspects of their operations, as well as in lay-offs of employees, and, while these effects are hoped to be temporary, some effects could be persistent or even permanent; (ii) increased draws by borrowers on revolving lines of credit; (iii) increased requests by borrowers for amendments and waivers of their credit agreements to avoid default, increased defaults by such borrowers and/or increased difficulty in obtaining refinancing at the maturity dates of their loans; (iv) volatility and disruption of these markets including greater volatility in pricing and spreads and difficulty in valuing loans during periods of increased volatility, and liquidity issues; and (v) rapidly evolving proposals and/or actions by state and federal governments to address problems being experienced by the markets and by businesses and the economy in general which will not necessarily adequately address the problems facing the loan market and middle market businesses. This outbreak is having, and any future outbreaks could have, an adverse impact on our portfolio companies and us and on the markets and the economy in general, and that impact could be material.
Further, from an operational perspective, our Investment Adviser’s investment professionals are currently working remotely. An extended period of remote work arrangements could strain our business continuity plans, introduce operational risk, including but not limited to cybersecurity risks, and impair our ability to manage our business. In addition, we are highly dependent on third party service providers for certain communication and information systems. As a result, we rely upon the successful implementation and execution of the business continuity planning of such providers in the current environment. If one or more of these third parties to whom we outsource certain critical business activities experience operational failures as a result of the impacts from the spread of COVID-19, or claim that they cannot perform due to a force majeure, it may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and cash flows.
We are currently operating in a period of capital markets disruption and economic uncertainty.
The U.S. capital markets have experienced extreme volatility and disruption following the spread of COVID-19 in the United States. Some economists and major investment banks have expressed concern that the continued spread of the virus globally could lead to a world-wide economic downturn. Disruptions in the capital markets have increased the spread between the yields realized on risk-free and higher risk securities, resulting in illiquidity in parts of the capital markets. These and future market disruptions and/or illiquidity would be expected to have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Unfavorable economic conditions also would be expected to increase our funding costs, limit our access to the capital markets or result in a decision by lenders not to extend credit to us. These events have limited and could continue to limit our investment originations, and limit our ability to grow and could have a material negative impact on our operating results and the fair values of our debt and equity investments.
Our shares of common stock have traded at a discount from NAV and may do so again, which could limit our ability to raise additional equity capital.
We cannot assure you that a trading market for our common stock can be sustained. In addition, we cannot predict the prices at which our common stock will trade. Shares of closed-end investment companies, including BDCs, frequently trade at a discount from NAV and our common stock may also be discounted in the market. This characteristic of closed-end
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investment companies is separate and distinct from the risk that our NAV per share may decline. We cannot predict whether our common stock will trade at, above or below NAV. The risk of loss associated with this characteristic of closed-end management investment companies may be greater for investors expecting to sell shares of common stock purchased in the offering soon after the offering. Recently, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the stocks of BDCs as an industry, including shares of our common stock, have traded below or significantly below NAV and during much of 2009 the industry traded at or near historic lows as a result of concerns over liquidity, leverage restrictions and distribution requirements.
In addition, when our common stock is trading below its NAV, we will generally not be able to sell additional shares of our common stock to the public at its market price without, among other things, first obtaining the requisite approval of our stockholders or as otherwise permitted by the Investment Company Act.
If the current period of capital market disruption and instability continues for an extended period of time, there is a risk that our stockholders may not receive distributions or that our distributions may not grow over time and a portion of our distributions to you may be a return of capital for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
We intend to make distributions on a quarterly basis to our stockholders out of assets legally available for distribution. We cannot assure you that we will achieve investment results that will allow us to make a specified level of cash distributions or year-to-year increases in cash distributions. Our ability to pay distributions might be adversely affected by the impact of one or more of the risk factors described in this prospectus or incorporated herein by reference, including the COVID-19 pandemic described above. For example, if the temporary closure of many corporate offices, retail stores, and manufacturing facilities and factories in the jurisdictions, including the United States, affected by the COVID-19 pandemic were to continue for an extended period of time it could result in reduced cash flows to us from our existing portfolio companies, which could reduce cash available for distribution to our stockholders. If we declare a dividend and if enough stockholders opt to receive cash distributions rather than participate in our dividend reinvestment plan, we may be forced to sell some of our investments in order to make cash dividend payments. In addition, due to the asset coverage test applicable to us as a BDC, we may be limited in our ability to make distributions. The Facilities may also limit our ability to declare dividends if we default under certain provisions. Further, if we invest a greater amount of assets in equity securities that do not pay current dividends, it could reduce the amount available for distribution. The above referenced restrictions on distributions may also inhibit our ability to make required interest payments to holders of our debt, which may cause a default under the terms of our debt agreements. Such a default could materially increase our cost of raising capital, as well as cause us to incur penalties under the terms of our debt agreements.
The distributions we pay to our stockholders in a year may exceed our taxable income for that year and, accordingly, a portion of such distributions may constitute a return of capital for U.S. federal income tax purposes that would reduce a stockholder’s adjusted tax basis in its shares of our common stock or preferred stock and correspondingly increase such stockholder’s gain, or reduce such stockholder’s loss, on disposition of such shares. Distributions in excess of a stockholder’s adjusted tax basis in its shares of our common stock or preferred stock will constitute capital gains to such stockholder.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
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
The following table provides information regarding purchases of our common stock made by or on behalf of the Company or any “affiliated purchaser” (as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Exchange Act) during the three months ended
March 31, 2020
for the periods indicated.
Period
Total Number of Shares Purchased
(1)
Average Price Paid Per Share
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
(1)(2)
Maximum (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
January 1, 2020 through January 31, 2020
582,188
$
13.74
582,188
$
22,406
February 1, 2020 through February 29, 2020
40,861
12.24
40,861
21,906
March 1, 2020 through March 31, 2020
832,146
9.02
832,146
14,403
Total
1,455,195
1,455,195
(1)
On trade date basis.
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(2)
Shares purchased by the Company pursuant to the Company Stock Repurchase Program, which was entered into 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. The Program was expected to be in effect until the earlier of November 5, 2019 and the date the approved dollar amount has been used to repurchase shares. On November 4, 2019, the Company's Board of Directors approved the continuation of the Company Stock Repurchase Program until November 5, 2020, or until the date the approved dollar amount has been used to repurchase shares. 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, which is temporarily suspended, may be resumed, 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.
Sale of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock
On May 5, 2020, the Company issued and sold 2,000,000 shares of cumulative convertible preferred stock, par value $0.01, to
an affiliate of
Carlyle in a private placement at a price of $25 per share (the “Preferred Stock”). The Company intends to use the total proceeds to the Company of $50.0 million from the offering to repay certain indebtedness under the Facilities and for general corporate purposes. In connection with this transaction, the Company filed Articles Supplementary (the “Articles Supplementary”) with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of the State of Maryland.
The Preferred Stock ranks senior to the Company’s common stock with respect to the payment of dividends and distribution of assets upon liquidation. 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 will be 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.
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 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).
Each holder of Preferred Stock is entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote of stockholders of the Company. In addition, for so long as the Company is subject to the Investment Company Act, the holders of Preferred Stock, voting separately as a single class, have the right to elect two members of the Board of Directors at all times, and the balance of the directors will be elected by the holders of the common stock and the Preferred Stock voting together.
The Company will designate Linda Pace and Mark Jenkins for election by the
holders of the Preferred Stock
As required by the Investment Company Act, the Preferred Stock has certain
additional
voting rights,
as
set forth in
the
Articles Supplementary
.
Concurrent with the sale of the Preferred Stock to
an affiliate of
Carlyle,
the affiliate
and the Company entered into an agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) providing the affiliate with the right to require the Company to register with the SEC the resale of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Preferred Stock. The Registration Rights Agreement is subject to customary representations, warranties, conditions and limitations on the resale of such Common Stock.
The above summary of the material terms of the Articles Supplementary and the Registration Rights Agreement is qualified by reference to the Articles Supplementary and the Registration Rights Agreement, which are filed as Exhibits 3.1 and 4.1 hereto, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference.
Item 6. Exhibits.
3.1
Articles Supplementary of TCG BDC, Inc.*
4.1
Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of May 5, 2020, by and between TCG BDC, Inc. and Carlyle Investment Management L.L.C.*
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: May 5, 2020
By
/s/ Thomas M. Hennigan
Thomas M. Hennigan
Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial officer)
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