UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

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

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 20172020

 

OR

 

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

 

Commission file number: 814-00866

 

MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

Maryland27-4895840

(State or Other Jurisdiction of


Incorporation or Organization)

(I.R.S. Employer


Identification No.)

  

311 South Wacker Drive, Suite 6400


Chicago, Illinois

60606
(Address of Principal Executive Office)(Zip Code)

 

(312) 258-8300

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

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

Title of Each ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
5.75% Notes due 2023
MRCC
MRCCL
The Nasdaq Global Select Market
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  x    No  ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted 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 and post such files). Yes x  No  ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”,filer,” “accelerated filer”,filer,” “smaller reporting company”company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (check one):

 

Large accelerated filer¨Accelerated filerx
    
Non-accelerated filer¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)     Smaller reporting company¨
    
Emerging growth companyx¨  

 

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. x¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes ¨    No x

 

As of November 7, 2017,3, 2020, the registrant had 20,239,95721,303,540 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding.

 

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

  Page
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION3
  
Item 1.Consolidated Financial Statements3
   
 Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of September 30, 20172020 (unaudited) and December 31, 201620193
   
 Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 (unaudited)2020 and 20162019 (unaudited)4
   
 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 (unaudited)2020 and 20162019 (unaudited)5
   
 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 (unaudited)2020 and 20162019 (unaudited)6
   
 Consolidated Schedules of Investments as of September 30, 20172020 (unaudited) and December 31, 201620197
   
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)1824
   
Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations3654
   
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk5078
   
Item 4.Controls and Procedures5179
   
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION5180
   
Item 1.Legal Proceedings5180
   
Item 1A.Risk Factors5180
   
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds5184
   
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities5184
   
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures5184
   
Item 5.Other Information5184
   
Item 6.Exhibits5284
   
Signatures 5385

 

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Part I. Financial Information

Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements

 

MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

 September 30, 2017  December 31, 2016  September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 
 (unaudited)      (unaudited)     
ASSETS                
Investments, at fair value:                
Non-controlled/non-affiliate company investments $368,634  $353,980  $406,702  $513,959 
Non-controlled affiliate company investments  53,595   50,041   78,041   59,860 
Controlled affiliate company investments  8,868   8,899   37,524   42,412 
Total investments, at fair value (amortized cost of: $439,922 and $413,242, respectively)  431,097   412,920 
Total investments, at fair value (amortized cost of: $576,340 and $634,736, respectively)  522,267   616,231 
Cash  3,721   5,958   4,405   2,234 
Restricted cash  5,689   2,373   19,073   27,409 
Interest receivable  4,220   2,643   5,822   8,689 
Other assets  535   651   1,159   495 
Total assets  445,262   424,545   552,726   655,058 
                
LIABILITIES                
Debt:                
Revolving credit facility  60,612   129,000   99,351   180,294 
2023 Notes  109,000   109,000 
SBA debentures payable  92,100   51,500   115,000   115,000 
Total debt  152,712   180,500   323,351   404,294 
Less: Unamortized deferred financing costs  (4,524)  (3,945)  (7,566)  (8,053)
Total debt, less unamortized deferred financing costs  148,188   176,555   315,785   396,241 
Secured borrowings, at fair value (proceeds of: $0 and $1,320, respectively)  -   1,314 
Payable for open trades  7,425   - 
Interest payable  541   735   1,691   2,763 
Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts  40   59 
Management fees payable  1,953   1,749   2,414   2,751 
Incentive fees payable  1,721   1,222      1,374 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  1,855   2,120   2,075   2,513 
Directors' fees payable  37   -   38    
Total liabilities  161,720   183,695   322,043   405,701 
Net assets $283,542  $240,850  $230,683  $249,357 
                
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 10)        
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 11)        
                
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS                
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 20,240 and 16,582 shares issued and outstanding, respectively $20  $17 
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 21,304 and 20,445 shares issued and outstanding, respectively $21  $20 
Capital in excess of par value  286,269   233,526   295,344   288,850 
Undistributed net investment income (accumulated distributions in excess of net investment income)  6,081   7,037 
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments and secured borrowings  81   587 
Accumulated net unrealized gain (loss) on investments, secured borrowings and foreign currency borrowings  (8,909)  (317)
Accumulated undistributed (overdistributed) earnings  (64,682)  (39,513)
Total net assets $283,542  $240,850  $230,683  $249,357 
                
Net asset value per share $14.01  $14.52  $10.83  $12.20 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

 Three months ended September 30,  Nine months ended September 30,  Three months ended September 30,  Nine months ended September 30, 
 2017  2016  2017  2016  2020  2019  2020  2019 
Investment income:                                
Interest income:                
Non-controlled/non-affiliate company investments $10,887  $8,387  $30,995  $25,109 
Non-controlled affiliate company investments  1,470   1,117   3,777   3,282 
Controlled affiliate company investments  200   20   594   30 
Total interest income  12,557   9,524   35,366   28,421 
Dividend income:                
Non-controlled/non-affiliate company investments  251   251   751   751 
Non-controlled affiliate company investments  -   1,133   -   3,546 
Total dividend income  251   1,384   751   4,297 
Fee income:                
Non-controlled/non-affiliate company investments  661   220   1,626   1,067 
Total fee income  661   220   1,626   1,067 
Non-controlled/non-affiliate company investments:                
Interest income $9,992  $14,308  $36,800  $40,881 
Payment-in-kind interest income  553   156   1,479   369 
Dividend income  5   13   (71)  39 
Fee income  26   57   3,047   686 
Total investment income from non-controlled/non-affiliate company investments  10,576   14,534   41,255   41,975 
Non-controlled affiliate company investments:                
Interest income  659   231   894   1,921 
Payment-in-kind interest income  1,010   1,465   3,624   3,567 
Dividend income  40      106    
Total investment income from non-controlled affiliate company investments  1,709   1,696   4,624   5,488 
Controlled affiliate company investments:                
Dividend income  1,100   1,100   3,150   2,745 
Total investment income from controlled affiliate company investments  1,100   1,100   3,150   2,745 
Total investment income  13,469   11,128   37,743   33,785   13,385   17,330   49,029   50,208 
                                
Operating expenses:                                
Interest and other debt financing expenses  1,907   1,523   6,101   4,987   4,358   5,549   13,743   15,010 
Base management fees  1,953   1,594   5,661   4,598   2,414   2,785   7,399   8,029 
Incentive fees  1,721   1,223   4,471   4,282      1,469      4,237 
Professional fees  277   237   854   682   201   262   738   823 
Administrative service fees  295   324   926   956   321   322   973   988 
General and administrative expenses  292   265   760   611   284   281   729   793 
Excise taxes  100   342   100   429 
Directors' fees  37   37   111   111   38   40   113   115 
Expenses before incentive fee waiver  6,582   5,545   18,984   16,656   7,616   10,708   23,695   29,995 
Incentive fee waiver  -   -   (250)  -      (616)     (1,182)
Total expenses, net of incentive fee waiver  6,582   5,545   18,734  16,656   7,616   10,092   23,695   28,813 
Net investment income before income taxes  5,769   7,238   25,334   21,395 
Income taxes, including excise taxes  125      272   10 
Net investment income  6,887   5,583   19,009   17,129   5,644   7,238   25,062   21,385 
                                
Net gain (loss) on investments, secured borrowings and foreign currency borrowings:                
Net gain (loss):                
Net realized gain (loss):                                
Non-controlled/non-affiliate company investments  (2,900)  -   (572)  587   (10)  11   2,545   46 
Secured borrowings  -   -   66   - 
Foreign currency forward contracts  (15)  16   3   10 
Foreign currency and other transactions  3   (1)  (13)  (3)
Net realized gain (loss)  (2,900)  -   (506)  587   (22)  26   2,535   53 
                                
Net change in unrealized gain (loss):                                
Non-controlled/non-affiliate company investments  3,099   200   3,788   (920)  3,048   (1,568)  (22,527)  (2,029)
Non-controlled affiliate company investments  454   618   (8,902)  3,814   5,456   (2,355)  (8,153)  (5,163)
Controlled affiliate company investments  (1,155)  (2,666)  (3,389)  (3,741)  1,969   (350)  (4,888)  85 
Secured borrowings  -   (123)  (6)  (36)
Foreign currency borrowings  (67)  -   (83)  - 
Foreign currency forward contracts  (55)  60   19   67 
Foreign currency and other transactions  (855)  602   521   688 
Net change in unrealized gain (loss)  2,331   (1,971)  (8,592)  (883)  9,563   (3,611)  (35,028)  (6,352)
                                
Net gain (loss) on investments, secured borrowings and foreign currency borrowings  (569)  (1,971)  (9,098)  (296)
Net gain (loss)  9,541   (3,585)  (32,493)  (6,299)
                                
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $6,318  $3,612  $9,911  $16,833  $15,185  $3,653  $(7,431) $15,086 
                                
Per common share data:                                
Net investment income per share - basic and diluted $0.34  $0.36  $1.05  $1.24  $0.26  $0.35  $1.21  $1.05 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations per share - basic and diluted $0.31  $0.23  $0.55  $1.21 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations per share - basic and diluted $0.71  $0.17  $(0.36) $0.73 
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted  20,240   15,559   18,081   13,864   21,303   20,445   20,797   20,445 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

(unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

(in thousands)

  Common Stock     Accumulated
undistributed
    
  Number of
shares
  Par
value
  Capital in excess
of par value
  (overdistributed)
earnings
  Total
net assets
 
Balances at June 30, 2019  20,445  $20  $288,911  $(33,043) $255,888 
Net investment income           7,238   7,238 
Net realized gain (loss)           26   26 
Net change in unrealized gain (loss)           (3,611)  (3,611)
Issuance of common stock, net of offering and underwriting costs               
Distributions to stockholders           (7,156)  (7,156)
Balances at September 30, 2019  20,445  $20  $288,911  $(36,546) $252,385 
                     
Balances at June 30, 2020  21,270  $21  $295,116  $(74,541) $220,596 
Net investment income           5,644   5,644 
Net realized gain (loss)           (22)  (22)
Net change in unrealized gain (loss)           9,563   9,563 
Issuance of common stock, net of offering and underwriting costs  34      228      228 
Distributions to stockholders           (5,326)  (5,326)
Balances at September 30, 2020  21,304  $21  $295,344  $(64,682) $230,683 

 

  Common Stock  Capital in excess  Undistributed net investment
income (accumulated distributions in excess of net
  Accumulated net
realized gain (loss) on investments and
  Accumulated net unrealized gain
(loss) on investments, secured borrowings and foreign
    
  Number of
shares
  Par
value
  of par
value
  

investment

income)

  secured
borrowings
  currency
borrowings
  Total
net assets
 
Balances at December 31, 2015  13,008  $13  $184,419  $1,692  $-  $(1,589) $184,535 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations  -   -   -   17,129   587   (883)  16,833 
Issuance of common stock, net of offering and underwriting costs  3,566   4   52,551   -   -   -   52,555 
Distributions to stockholders:                            
Stock issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan  4   -   70   (70)  -   -   - 
Distributions from net investment income  -   -   -   (14,836)  -   -   (14,836)
Balances at September 30, 2016  16,578  $17  $237,040  $3,915  $587  $(2,472) $239,087 
                             
Balances at December 31, 2016  16,582  $17  $233,526  $7,037  $587  $(317) $240,850 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations  -   -   -   19,009  (506)  (8,592)  9,911 
Issuance of common stock, net of offering and underwriting costs  3,624   3   52,218   -   -   -   52,221 
Distributions to stockholders:                            
Stock issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan  34   -   525   (525)  -   -   - 
Distributions from net investment income  -   -   -   (19,440)  -   -   (19,440)
Balances at September 30, 2017  20,240  $20  $286,269  $6,081  $81  $(8,909) $283,542 

  Common Stock     Accumulated
undistributed
    
  Number of
shares
  Par
value
  Capital in excess
of par value
  (overdistributed)
earnings
  Total
net assets
 
Balances at December 31, 2018  20,445  $20  $288,911  $(30,164) $258,767 
Net investment income           21,385   21,385 
Net realized gain (loss)           53   53 
Net change in unrealized gain (loss)           (6,352)  (6,352)
Issuance of common stock, net of offering and underwriting costs               
Distributions to stockholders           (21,468)  (21,468)
Balances at September 30, 2019  20,445  $20  $288,911  $(36,546) $252,385 
                     
Balances at December 31, 2019  20,445  $20  $288,850  $(39,513) $249,357 
Net investment income           25,062   25,062 
Net realized gain (loss)           2,535   2,535 
Net change in unrealized gain (loss)           (35,028)  (35,028)
Issuance of common stock, net of offering and underwriting costs  859   1   6,494      6,495 
Distributions to stockholders           (17,738)  (17,738)
Balances at September 30, 2020  21,304  $21  $295,344  $(64,682) $230,683 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

(in thousands)

 Nine months ended September 30, 
 2017  2016  Nine months ended September 30, 
      2020  2019 
Cash flows from operating activities:                
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $9,911  $16,833  $(7,431) $15,086 
Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:                
Net realized (gain) loss on investments  (2,545)  (46)
Net realized (gain) loss on foreign currency forward contracts  (3)  (10)
Net realized (gain) loss on foreign currency and other transactions  13   3 
Net change in unrealized (gain) loss on investments  8,503   847   35,568   7,107 
Net change in unrealized (gain) loss on secured borrowings  6   36 
Net change in unrealized (gain) loss on foreign currency borrowings  83   - 
Net realized (gain) loss on investments  572   (587)
Net realized (gain) loss on secured borrowings  (66)  - 
Net change in unrealized (gain) loss on foreign currency forward contracts  (19)  (67)
Net change in unrealized (gain) loss on foreign currency and other transactions  (521)  (688)
Payment-in-kind interest income  (1,363)  (1,430)  (5,103)  (3,936)
Net accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums  (1,278)  (1,137)  (960)  (1,180)
Proceeds from principal payments and sales of investments  144,445   62,459 
Purchases of investments  (169,056)  (95,717)  (96,451)  (188,363)
Proceeds from principal payments, sales of investments and settlement of forward contracts  163,458   82,599 
Amortization of deferred financing costs  760   603   1,586   1,374 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                
Interest receivable  (1,577)  (515)  2,867   (2,940)
Other assets  116   329   (664)  116 
Payable for open trades  7,425   (4,693)
Interest payable  (194)  (369)  (1,072)  (763)
Management fees payable  204   91   (337)  467 
Incentive fees payable  499   109   (1,374)  853 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  (265)  827   (438)  384 
Directors' fees payable  37   (37)  38   40 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  (1,238)  (22,351)  86,612   (89,964)
                
Cash flows from financing activities:                
Borrowings on revolving credit facility  93,529   64,000   56,700   309,250 
Repayments of revolving credit facility  (162,000)  (83,200)  (137,100)  (227,950)
SBA debentures borrowings  40,600   - 
Proceeds from 2023 Notes     40,000 
Payments of deferred financing costs  (1,339)  (917)  (1,099)  (3,616)
Repayments on secured borrowings  (1,254)  (902)
Proceeds from shares sold, net of offering and underwriting costs  52,221   52,555   6,495    
Stockholder distributions paid, net of stock issued under the dividend reinvestment plan of $525 and $70, respectively  (19,440)  (14,836)
Stockholder distributions paid, net of stock issued under the dividend reinvestment plan of $0 and $0, respectively  (17,738)  (21,468)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  2,317   16,700   (92,742)  96,216 
                
Net increase (decrease) in Cash and Restricted Cash  1,079   (5,651)  (6,130)  6,252 
Cash and Restricted Cash, beginning of period(1)  8,331   13,866 
Cash and Restricted Cash, end of period(2) $9,410  $8,215 
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates  (35)  (3)
Cash and Restricted Cash, beginning of period  29,643   17,726 
Cash and Restricted Cash, end of period $23,478  $23,975 
                
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:                
Cash interest paid during the period $5,405  $4,545  $13,171  $14,343 
Cash paid for excise taxes during the period $495  $284 
Cash paid (refund received) for excise taxes during the period $85  $(13)

 

 

(1)Represents cash and restricted cash of $5,958 and $2,373, respectively, from the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2016. Represents cash and restricted cash of $5,278 and $8,588, respectively, from the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2015.

The following tables provide a reconciliation of cash and restricted cash reported on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities that sum to the total of the same such amounts on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:

 

(2)Represents cash and restricted cash of $3,721 and $5,689, respectively, from the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2017. Represents cash and restricted cash of $5,974 and $2,241, respectively, from the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2016.
  September 30, 2020  December 31, 2019 
Cash $4,405  $2,234 
Restricted cash  19,073   27,409 
Total cash and restricted cash shown on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows $23,478  $29,643 

  September 30, 2019  December 31, 2018 
Cash $3,199  $3,744 
Restricted cash  20,776   13,982 
Total cash and restricted cash shown on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows $23,975  $17,726 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited)

September 30, 20172020

(in thousands, except for shares and units)

 

Portfolio Company(a) Spread
Above
Index(b)
 Interest
Rate
  Maturity Principal  Amortized
Cost
  Fair
Value(c)
  % of
Net Assets(d)
 
Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Company Investments                        
Senior Secured Loans                        
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate                        
Bartlett Reserve Durham, LLC(e) L+9.00%  10.23% 6/1/2018  6,468  $6,385  $6,346   2.2%
Echelon Funding I, LLC (Delayed Draw) (e) (f) (g) L+10.25%  11.49% 2/24/2021  15,000   13,159   13,350   4.7%
Liftforward SPV II, LLC(e) (f) L+10.75%  11.99% 11/10/2020  10,000   5,177   5,251   1.8%
           31,468   24,721   24,947   8.7%
Beverage, Food & Tobacco                        
All Holding Company, LLC(h) L+7.00%  8.24% 11/15/2021  5,363   5,275   5,416   1.9%
California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. L+6.00%  7.24% 8/23/2022  6,930   6,864   6,884   2.4%
           12,293   12,139   12,300   4.3%
Construction & Building                        
Cali Bamboo, LLC L+8.00%  9.24% 7/10/2020  5,332   5,274   5,332   1.9%
Cali Bamboo, LLC (Revolver)(f) L+8.00%  9.24% 7/10/2020  2,165   823   823   0.3%
Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc.(i) L+9.50%  

9.74% Cash/

1.00% PIK

  4/8/2019  3,566   3,541   3,530   1.2%
Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. (Revolver)(f) L+8.50%  9.83% 4/8/2019  400   200   198   0.1%
L.A.R.K. Industries, Inc. L+8.50%  9.74% 9/3/2019  8,038   7,939   8,050   2.8%
           19,501   17,777   17,933   6.3%
Consumer Goods: Durable                        
Parterre Flooring & Surface Systems LLC(h) L+7.25%  8.49% 8/22/2022  12,000   11,762   11,952   4.2%
Parterre Flooring & Surface Systems LLC (Revolver)(f) L+7.25%  8.49% 8/22/2022  2,400   -   -   0.0%
           14,400   11,762   11,952   4.2%
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable                        
Bluestem Brands, Inc. L+7.50%  8.74% 11/6/2020  2,637   2,620   1,870   0.7%
Solaray, LLC L+6.50%  7.82% 9/9/2023  3,264   3,235   3,264   1.2%
Solaray, LLC  (Delayed Draw) L+6.50%  7.83% 9/9/2023  701   701   701   0.2%
           6,602   6,556   5,835   2.1%
Energy: Oil & Gas                        
Landpoint, LLC L+12.75%  

12.00% Cash/

2.25% PIK

(j) 12/20/2019  2,394   2,376   2,346   0.8%
Landpoint, LLC (Revolver)(f) L+10.50%  12.00% 12/20/2019  313   -   -   0.0%
           2,707   2,376   2,346   0.8%
Environmental Industries                        
Synergy Environmental Corporation(h) L+8.00%  9.24% 4/29/2021  3,051   2,993   3,082   1.1%
Synergy Environmental Corporation(h) L+8.00%  9.24% 4/29/2021  510   501   515   0.2%
Synergy Environmental Corporation (Delayed Draw) (f) (g) L+8.00%  9.24% 4/29/2018  1,342   -   -   0.0%
Synergy Environmental Corporation (Revolver)(f) L+8.00%  9.24% 4/29/2021  671   47   47   0.0%
           5,574   3,541   3,644   1.3%
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals                        
American Optics Holdco, Inc.(e) (k) L+8.00%  9.24% 9/13/2022  4,144   4,062   4,061   1.4%
American Optics Holdco, Inc. (Revolver)(e) (f) (k) L+8.00%  9.24% 9/13/2022  440   -   -   0.0%
American Optics Holdco, Inc.(e) (k) L+8.00%  9.24% 9/13/2022  762   747   747   0.3%
American Optics Holdco, Inc. (Revolver)(e) (f) (k) L+8.00%  9.24% 9/13/2022  440   -   -   0.0%
Beaver-Visitec International Holdings, Inc. L+5.00%  6.33% 8/19/2023  4,950   4,907   4,975   1.7%
Edge Systems Holdings Corp. L+7.75%  8.99% 12/1/2021  3,406   3,347   3,465   1.2%
Portfolio Company (a) Spread
Above
 Index (b)
 Interest Rate  Acquisition
Date (c)
 Maturity  Principal  Amortized
Cost
  Fair
Value (d)
  % of
Net
Assets (e)
 
Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Company Investments                        
 Senior Secured Loans                        
Automotive                        
Hastings Manufacturing Company  L+10.25% 9.25% Cash/ 2.00% PIK  4/24/2018 4/24/2023  2,853  $2,819  $2,743  1.2%
Magneto & Diesel Acquisition, Inc.  L+6.05% 7.10% 12/18/2018 12/18/2023  4,912   4,852   4,913  2.1%
Magneto & Diesel Acquisition, Inc.  L+6.05% 7.10% 7/6/2020 12/18/2023  1,933   1,896   1,940  0.9%
Magneto & Diesel Acquisition, Inc. (Revolver) (f)  L+6.05% 7.10% 12/18/2018 12/18/2023  500        0.0%
            10,198   9,567   9,596  4.2%
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate                        
777 SPV I, LLC (Delayed Draw) (g) (h)  L+8.50% 10.25% 4/15/2019 4/14/2023  4,844   4,803   4,850  2.1%
Echelon Funding I, LLC (g)  L+10.25% 10.75% 12/31/2019 1/11/2021  1,113   1,113   1,116  0.5%
Echelon Funding I, LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (g) (h)  L+10.25% 10.75% 2/24/2017 1/11/2021  14,175   1,690   1,695  0.8%
HFZ Capital Group, LLC (g)  L+12.50% 14.00% 10/20/2017 11/25/2020  18,000   18,000   17,705  7.7%
HFZ Member RB Portfolio, LLC (g)  L+12.00% 13.00% 10/30/2018 10/29/2021  9,780   9,771   9,710  4.2%
Kudu Investment Holdings, LLC (g)  L+5.75% 6.75% 12/23/2019 12/23/2025  5,500   5,413   5,555  2.4%
Kudu Investment Holdings, LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (g) (h)  L+5.75% 6.75% 12/23/2019 12/23/2025  3,667   1,640   1,657  0.7%
Kudu Investment Holdings, LLC (Revolver) (f) (g)  L+5.75% 6.75% 12/23/2019 12/23/2025  482        0.0%
Liftforward SPV II, LLC (g)  L+10.75% 11.25% 11/10/2016 11/10/2020  2,192   2,192   2,044  0.9%
TCP-NG (U.S.), LLC (g)  L+10.25% 8.75% Cash/ 3.00% PIK  8/23/2019 8/22/2024  2,170   2,141   2,164  0.9%
            61,923   46,763   46,496  20.2%
Beverage, Food & Tobacco                        
California Pizza Kitchen, Inc.  L+6.00% 7.00%(i) 8/19/2016 8/23/2022  6,755   6,729   2,060  0.9%
LX/JT Intermediate Holdings, Inc. (j)  L+6.00% 7.50% 3/11/2020 3/11/2025  9,821   9,643   9,650  4.2%
LX/JT Intermediate Holdings, Inc. (Revolver) (f)  L+6.00% 7.50% 3/11/2020 3/11/2025  833        0.0%
Toojay's Management, LLC (ac) n/a n/a(i)  10/26/2018 10/26/2022  1,448   1,407     0.0%
Toojay's Management, LLC (ac) n/a n/a(i)  10/26/2018 10/26/2022  199   199     0.0%
Toojay's Management, LLC (Revolver) (ac) n/a n/a(i)  10/26/2018 10/26/2022  66   66     0.0%
            19,122   18,044   11,710  5.1%
Capital Equipment                        
MCP Shaw Acquisitionco, LLC (j)  L+6.50% 7.50% 2/28/2020 11/28/2025  9,949   9,770   9,735  4.2%
MCP Shaw Acquisitionco, LLC (Revolver) (f)  L+6.50% 7.50% 2/28/2020 11/28/2025  1,784        0.0%
            11,733   9,770   9,735  4.2%
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber                        
Midwest Composite Technologies, LLC (j)  L+6.75% 7.75% 12/2/2019 8/31/2023  14,925   14,684   14,743  6.4%
Midwest Composite Technologies, LLC  L+6.75% 7.75% 8/31/2018 8/31/2023  887   875   876  0.4%
Midwest Composite Technologies, LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (h)  L+6.75% 7.75% 8/31/2018 8/31/2023  509   179   177  0.1%
Midwest Composite Technologies, LLC (Revolver) (f)  L+6.75% 7.75% 8/31/2018 8/31/2023  90        0.0%
Valudor Products, LLC  L+7.50% 7.00% Cash/ 1.50% PIK  6/18/2018 6/19/2023  1,553   1,534   1,678  0.7%
Valudor Products, LLC (k)  L+7.50% 7.00% Cash/ 1.50% PIK  6/18/2018 6/19/2023  211   207     0.0%
Valudor Products, LLC (Revolver) (f)  L+9.50% 10.50% 6/18/2018 6/19/2023  818   483   459  0.2%
            18,993   17,962   17,933  7.8%
Construction & Building                        
Cali Bamboo, LLC  L+9.50% 8.00% Cash/ 2.50% PIK  7/10/2015 3/31/2022  7,876   7,875   7,876  3.4%
Cali Bamboo, LLC (Revolver) (f)  L+9.50% 8.00% Cash/ 2.50% PIK  7/10/2015 3/31/2022  2,165        0.0%
Dude Solutions Holdings, Inc.  L+7.50% 8.50% 6/14/2019 6/13/2025  9,987   9,796   9,958  4.3%
Dude Solutions Holdings, Inc. (Revolver) (f)  L+7.50% 8.50% 6/14/2019 6/13/2025  1,304   348   347  0.2%
            21,332   18,019   18,181  7.9%
Consumer Goods: Durable                        
Franchise Group Intermediate Holdco, LLC  L+8.00% 9.50% 2/24/2020 2/14/2025  3,867   3,797   3,764  1.6%
Nova Wildcat Amerock, LLC  L+5.75% 6.75% 10/12/2018 10/12/2023  9,032   8,911   9,021  3.9%
Nova Wildcat Amerock, LLC (Revolver) (f)  L+5.75% 6.75% 10/12/2018 10/12/2023  931        0.0%
Parterre Flooring & Surface Systems, LLC (j)  L+9.00% 10.00%(i) 8/22/2017 8/22/2022  7,920   7,837   5,188  2.3%
Parterre Flooring & Surface Systems, LLC (Revolver)  L+9.00% 10.00%(i) 8/22/2017 8/22/2022  696   696   456  0.2%
            22,446   21,241   18,429  8.0%

 

7


MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – (continued)

(unaudited)

September 30, 20172020

(in thousands, except for shares and units)

Portfolio Company(a) Spread
Above
Index(b)
 Interest
Rate
  Maturity Principal  Amortized
Cost
  Fair
Value(c)
  % of
Net Assets(d)
 
Edge Systems Holdings Corp. (Revolver)(f) P+6.75%  11.00% 12/1/2021  260  31  31   0.0%
Familia Dental Group Holdings, LLC(h) L+8.00%  9.24% 4/8/2021  5,294   5,229   5,336   1.9%
Familia Dental Group Holdings, LLC L+8.00%  9.24% 4/8/2021  509   509   513   0.2%
Familia Dental Group Holdings, LLC (Revolver)(f) L+8.00%  9.24% 4/8/2021  573   229   229   0.1%
           20,778   19,061   19,357   6.8%
High Tech Industries                        
Answers Finance, LLC L+5.00%  6.24% 4/15/2021  254   251   248   0.1%
BCC Software, LLC(h) L+8.00%  9.24% 6/20/2019  3,139   3,109   3,150   1.1%
BCC Software, LLC (Revolver)(f) L+8.00%  9.24% 6/20/2019  469   -   -   0.0%
Corbett Technology Solutions, Inc.(h) L+7.00%  8.24% 11/7/2021  4,331   4,276   4,375   1.5%
Corbett Technology Solutions, Inc. (Revolver)(f) L+7.00%  8.24% 11/7/2021  868   217   217   0.1%
Energy Services Group, LLC L+9.82%  11.16% 5/4/2022  4,620   4,564   4,657   1.6%
Energy Services Group, LLC(e) (l) L+9.82%  10.82% 5/4/2022  2,474   2,360   2,485   0.9%
Energy Services Group, LLC (Delayed Draw)(f) (g) L+9.82%  11.16% 5/4/2022  1,313   1,096   1,121   0.4%
Newforma, Inc.(h) L+7.50%  8.83% 6/30/2022  15,000   14,782   15,060   5.3%
Newforma, Inc. (Revolver)(f) L+7.50%  8.83% 6/30/2022  1,250   175   175   0.1%
           33,718   30,830   31,488   11.1%
Hotels, Gaming & Leisure                        
BC Equity Ventures LLC L+6.50%  7.74% 8/31/2022  2,592   2,548   2,631   0.9%
Miles Partnership LLC L+11.00%  

10.33% Cash/

2.00% PIK

  3/24/2021  5,925   5,884   5,964   2.1%
Miles Partnership LLC (Delayed Draw)(f) (g) L+11.00%  

10.33% Cash/

2.00% PIK

  3/24/2021  1,417   1,071   1,076   0.4%
Miles Partnership LLC (Revolver)(f) L+11.00%  

10.33% Cash/

2.00% PIK

  3/24/2021  320   160   160   0.1%
TRG, LLC L+12.41%  

8.74% Cash/

4.91% PIK

(m) 3/31/2021  17,079   16,982   17,173   6.1%
TRG, LLC (CapEx)(f) L+9.50%  

8.73% Cash/

2.00% PIK

  3/31/2021  1,592   958   967   0.3%
TRG, LLC (Revolver)(f) L+9.50%  10.74% 3/31/2021  262   131   131   0.0%
Vacation Innovations, LLC(n) L+9.66%  

8.24% Cash/

2.66% PIK

(o) 8/20/2020  9,477   9,353   10,414   3.7%
Vacation Innovations, LLC (Delayed Draw)(f) (g) L+7.00%  8.24% 8/20/2020  2,037   -   -   0.0%
Vacation Innovations, LLC (Revolver)(f) L+7.00%  8.24% 8/20/2020  342   -   -   0.0%
           41,043   37,087   38,516   13.6%
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing                  
AdTheorent, Inc. L+8.50%  9.74% 12/22/2021  4,938   4,851   4,965   1.8%
Destination Media, Inc.(h) L+6.50%  7.74% 4/7/2022  7,900   7,791   8,034   2.8%
Destination Media, Inc. (Revolver)(f) L+6.50%  7.74% 4/7/2022  542   -   -   0.0%
           13,380   12,642   12,999   4.6%
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription                  
Jerry Lee Radio, LLC L+9.50%  10.74% 12/17/2020  11,927   11,719   11,927   4.2%
           11,927   11,719   11,927   4.2%
Retail                        
Forman Mills, Inc.(h) L+7.50%  8.74% 10/4/2021  8,500   8,358   8,415   3.0%
LuLu's Fashion Lounge, LLC L+7.00%  8.24% 8/23/2022  5,000   4,852   5,010   1.8%
The Worth Collection, Ltd.(h) L+8.50%  9.74% 9/29/2021  10,588   10,411   9,095   3.2%
Yandy Holding, LLC L+9.00%  10.24% 9/30/2019  4,884   4,851   4,748   1.7%
Yandy Holding, LLC (Revolver)(f) L+9.00%  10.24% 9/30/2019  907   -   -   0.0%
           29,879   28,472   27,268   9.7%
Services: Business                        
APCO Worldwide, Inc. L+8.00%  9.24% 6/30/2022  5,000   4,904   4,990   1.8%
EB Employee Solutions, LLC (h) L+8.50%  10.00% 2/28/2019  3,219   3,188   3,127   1.1%
First Call Resolution, LLC(h) L+8.00%  9.24% 9/22/2022  5,000   4,913   4,913   1.7%
Madison Logic, Inc.(h) L+8.00%  9.24% 11/30/2021  10,303   10,124   10,355   3.6%
Madison Logic, Inc. (Delayed Draw)(f) (g) L+8.00%  9.24% 11/30/2021  4,818   -   -   0.0%
Madison Logic, Inc. (Revolver)(f) L+8.00%  9.24% 11/30/2021  988   -   -   0.0%

 

8
Portfolio Company (a) Spread
Above
 Index (b)
 Interest Rate  Acquisition
Date (c)
 Maturity  Principal  Amortized
Cost
  Fair
Value (d)
  % of
Net
Assets (e)
 
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable                        
Quirch Foods Holdings, LLC  L+5.75% 5.90% 2/14/2019 12/19/2025  1,965  $1,949  $1,936  0.8%
            1,965   1,949   1,936  0.8%
Environmental Industries                        
StormTrap, LLC  L+5.50% 6.50% 12/10/2018 12/8/2023  7,860   7,764   7,794  3.4%
StormTrap, LLC (Revolver) (f)  L+5.50% 6.50% 12/10/2018 12/8/2023  432        0.0%
Synergy Environmental Corporation (j)  L+6.00% 6.50% 4/29/2016 9/30/2021  2,893   2,879   2,868  1.2%
Synergy Environmental Corporation (j)  L+6.00% 6.50% 4/29/2016 9/30/2021  484   482   480  0.2%
Synergy Environmental Corporation  L+6.00% 6.50% 4/29/2016 9/30/2021  827   827   820  0.4%
Synergy Environmental Corporation (Revolver) (f)  L+6.00% 6.50% 4/29/2016 9/30/2021  671   270   267  0.1%
            13,167   12,222   12,229  5.3%
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals                        
American Optics Holdco, Inc. (g) (l)  L+6.50% 7.50% 9/13/2017 9/13/2022  2,186   2,166   2,186  0.9%
American Optics Holdco, Inc. (g) (l)  L+6.50% 7.50% 9/13/2017 9/13/2022  1,637   1,620   1,637  0.7%
American Optics Holdco, Inc. (Revolver) (f) (g) (l)  L+6.50% 7.50% 9/13/2017 9/13/2022  220        0.0%
American Optics Holdco, Inc. (Revolver) (f) (g) (l)  L+6.50% 7.50% 9/13/2017 9/13/2022  440        0.0%
Apotheco, LLC  L+8.50% 6.50% Cash/ 3.00% PIK  4/8/2019 4/8/2024  3,514   3,461   3,222  1.4%
Apotheco, LLC (Revolver)  L+8.50% 6.50% Cash/ 3.00% PIK  4/8/2019 4/8/2024  920   920   843  0.3%
Familia Dental Group Holdings, LLC (j)  L+10.75% 10.50% Cash/ 0.75% PIK  4/8/2016 4/8/2021  5,049   5,037   4,770  2.1%
Familia Dental Group Holdings, LLC  L+10.75% 10.50% Cash/ 0.75% PIK  4/8/2016 4/8/2021  486   486   459  0.2%
Familia Dental Group Holdings, LLC (Revolver) (f)  L+10.75% 10.50% Cash/ 0.75% PIK  4/8/2016 4/8/2021  805   713   674  0.3%
Rockdale Blackhawk, LLC  n/a n/a(m) 3/31/2015 n/a(n)       1,772  0.8%
            15,257   14,403   15,563  6.7%
High Tech Industries                        
Mindbody, Inc.  L+8.50% 8.00% Cash/ 1.50% PIK  2/15/2019 2/14/2025  6,365   6,269   6,085  2.6%
Mindbody, Inc. (Revolver) (f)  L+8.00% 9.00% 2/15/2019 2/14/2025  667        0.0%
Newforma, Inc. (j)  L+5.00% 6.00% 6/30/2017 6/30/2022  11,993   11,920   11,953  5.2%

Newforma, Inc. (Revolver) (f)  L+5.00% 6.00% 6/30/2017 6/30/2022  1,250        0.0%
Planful, Inc.  L+6.00% 7.00% 12/28/2018 12/28/2023  9,500   9,366   9,381  4.1%
Planful, Inc. (Revolver) (f)  L+6.00% 7.00% 12/28/2018 12/28/2023  442        0.0%
RPL Bidco Limited  (g) (l) (o)  L+7.50% 8.00% 11/9/2017 11/9/2023  13,694   13,911   13,655  5.9%
RPL Bidco Limited (g) (l) (o)  L+7.50% 8.00% 5/22/2018 11/9/2023  1,680   1,639   1,675  0.7%
RPL Bidco Limited (Revolver) (f) (g) (l) (o)  L+7.50% 8.00% 11/9/2017 11/9/2023  517        0.0%
            46,108   43,105   42,749  18.5%
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing                        
AdTheorent Holding Company, LLC  L+8.50% 9.00% 12/22/2016 12/22/2021  3,146   3,127   3,108  1.4%
Destination Media, Inc. (j)  L+5.50% 6.50% 4/7/2017 4/7/2022  4,425   4,400   4,352  1.9%
Destination Media, Inc. (Revolver)  L+5.50% 6.50% 4/7/2017 4/7/2022  542   542   533  0.2%
Stratus Unlimited, LLC (fka MC Sign Lessor Corp.)  L+7.00% 8.00% 12/22/2017 8/30/2024  15,602   15,533   15,050  6.5%
Stratus Unlimited, LLC (fka MC Sign Lessor Corp.) (Revolver) (f)  L+7.00% 8.00% 12/22/2017 8/30/2024  3,490   1,396   1,347  0.6%
XanEdu Publishing, Inc.  L+6.50% 7.50% 1/28/2020 1/28/2025  1,890   1,857   1,881  0.8%
XanEdu Publishing, Inc. (Revolver) (f)  L+6.50% 7.50% 1/28/2020 1/28/2025  495   494   491  0.2%
            29,590   27,349   26,762  11.6%
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription                        
Vice Group Holding, Inc.  L+12.00% 5.50% Cash/ 8.00% PIK  5/2/2019 11/2/2022  1,328   1,320   1,343  0.6%
Vice Group Holding, Inc.  L+12.00% 5.50% Cash/ 8.00% PIK  11/4/2019 11/2/2022  255   251   258  0.1%
Vice Group Holding, Inc.  L+12.00% 5.50% Cash/ 8.00% PIK  5/2/2019 11/2/2022  416   416   421  0.2%
Vice Group Holding, Inc. (Delayed Draw) (f) (h)  L+12.00% 13.50% 5/2/2019 11/2/2022  160        0.0%
            2,159   1,987   2,022  0.9%
Media: Diversified & Production                        
Attom Intermediate Holdco, LLC  L+5.75% 6.75% 1/4/2019 1/4/2024  1,965   1,938   1,916  0.9%
Attom Intermediate Holdco, LLC  L+7.50% 8.75% 6/25/2020 1/4/2024  479   470   493  0.2%
Attom Intermediate Holdco, LLC (Revolver) (f)  L+5.75% 6.75% 1/4/2019 1/4/2024  320        0.0%
Crownpeak Technology, Inc.  L+6.25% 7.25% 2/28/2019 2/28/2024  4,000   3,942   3,971  1.7%
Crownpeak Technology, Inc.  L+6.25% 7.25% 2/28/2019 2/28/2024  60   60   60  0.0%
Crownpeak Technology, Inc. (Revolver) (f)  L+6.25% 7.25% 2/28/2019 2/28/2024  167        0.0%
            6,991   6,410   6,440  2.8%

 


MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – (continued)

(unaudited)

September 30, 20172020

(in thousands, except for shares and units)

 

Portfolio Company(a) Spread
Above
Index(b)
 Interest
Rate
  Maturity Principal  Amortized
Cost
  Fair
Value(c)
  % of
Net Assets(d)
 
Q-Tragon Holdings, LLC(h) L+7.00%  8.24% 5/2/2022  3,908  3,854  3,879   1.4%
Q-Tragon Holdings, LLC (Revolver)(f) L+7.00%  8.24% 5/2/2022  307   -   -   0.0%
           33,543   26,983   27,264   9.6%
Services: Consumer                        
PeopleConnect Intermediate, LLC (formerly Intelius, Inc.) L+5.50%  6.80% 7/1/2020  4,560   4,499   4,571   1.6%
PeopleConnect Intermediate, LLC (formerly Intelius, Inc.) L+11.50%  12.80% 7/1/2020  4,780   4,712   4,758   1.7%
PeopleConnect Intermediate, LLC (formerly Intelius, Inc.) (Revolver)(f) L+8.50%  9.80% 8/11/2018  236   -   -   0.0%
           9,576   9,211   9,329   3.3%
Telecommunications                        
Peerless Network, Inc.(h) L+9.25%  

9.74% Cash/

0.75% PIK

(p) 12/11/2020  3,325   3,268   3,333   1.2%
           3,325   3,268   3,333   1.2%
Utilities: Electric                        
CRCI Holdings, Inc. L+5.50%  6.83% 8/31/2023  2,782   2,758   2,801   1.0%
           2,782   2,758   2,801   1.0%
Wholesale                        
Mid-West Wholesale Hardware Co.(h) L+8.00%  9.24% 2/9/2022  11,910   11,697   11,803   4.2%
Mid-West Wholesale Hardware Co. (Revolver)(f) L+8.00%  9.24% 2/9/2022  4,421   505   501   0.2%
           16,331   12,202   12,304   4.4%
Total Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Senior Secured Loans    308,827   273,105   275,543   97.2%
                         
Unitranche Loans                        
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber                        
MFG Chemical, LLC(h) L+6.00%  7.24% 6/23/2022  8,855   8,729   8,864   3.1%
           8,855   8,729   8,864   3.1%
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable                        
Incipio Technologies, Inc.(q) L+7.75%  8.99% 12/26/2019  13,728   13,546   13,371   4.7%
           13,728   13,546   13,371   4.7%
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals                        
Collaborative Neuroscience Network, LLC L+11.50%  13.00% 12/27/2017  6,120   6,071   5,955   2.1%
Collaborative Neuroscience Network, LLC L+15.00%  

12.00% Cash/

3.00% PIK

  12/26/2017  293   293   293   0.1%
Collaborative Neuroscience Network, LLC (Revolver) L+10.00%  11.24% 12/27/2017  200   191   195   0.1%
Priority Ambulance, LLC(h) L+6.50%  7.83% 4/12/2022  7,000   6,870   7,014   2.5%
           13,613   13,425   13,457   4.8%
Hotels, Gaming & Leisure                        
Playtime, LLC L+7.50%  9.00% 12/31/2021  4,409   4,405   4,189   1.5%
           4,409   4,405   4,189   1.5%
Wholesale                        
Gracelock Industries, LLC L+13.74%  

11.00% Cash/

4.24% PIK

(r) 5/7/2019  4,721   4,671   4,711   1.6%
           4,721   4,671   4,711   1.6%
Total Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Unitranche Loans    45,326   44,776   44,592   15.7%
                         
Junior Secured Loans                        
Aerospace & Defense                        
AIM Aerospace, Inc. L+9.00%  10.31% 8/2/2022  5,000   4,940   5,028   1.8%
           5,000   4,940   5,028   1.8%
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate                        
Confie Seguros Holdings II Co. L+9.75%  11.00% 5/8/2019  8,594   8,322   8,458   3.0%
           8,594   8,322   8,458   3.0%
Beverage, Food & Tobacco                        
CSM Bakery Supplies LLC L+7.75%  9.05% 7/3/2021  5,792   5,792   5,488   1.9%
           5,792   5,792   5,488   1.9%
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals                        
Heartland Dental, LLC L+8.50%  9.82% 7/31/2024  3,000   2,956   3,034   1.1%
           3,000   2,956   3,034   1.1%
Portfolio Company (a) Spread
Above
 Index (b)
 Interest Rate  Acquisition
Date (c)
 Maturity  Principal  Amortized
Cost
  Fair
Value (d)
  % of
Net
Assets (e)
 
Retail                        
BLST Operating Company, LLC (fka Bluestem Brands, Inc.)  L+8.50% 1.00% Cash/ 9.00% PIK(i) 8/28/2020 8/28/2025  1,259  $1,254  $567  0.2%
Forman Mills, Inc. (j)  L+9.50% 8.50% Cash/ 2.00% PIK  1/14/2020 10/4/2021  1,308   1,308   1,284  0.6%
Forman Mills, Inc. (j)  L+9.50% 8.50% Cash/ 2.00% PIK  10/4/2016 10/4/2021  744   740   730  0.3%
Forman Mills, Inc. (j)  L+9.50% 8.50% Cash/ 2.00% PIK  10/4/2016 10/4/2021  7,459   7,421   6,683  2.9%
LuLu's Fashion Lounge, LLC  L+9.50% 8.00% Cash/ 2.50% PIK  8/21/2017 8/29/2022  4,190   4,134   3,583  1.5%
The Worth Collection, Ltd. (j)  L+8.50% 9.00%(i) 9/29/2016 9/29/2021  10,587   10,248   120  0.1%
            25,547   25,105   12,967  5.6%
Services: Business                        
Arcserve (USA), LLC  L+6.00% 7.00% 5/1/2019 5/1/2024  4,664   4,593   4,709  2.0%
Atlas Sign Industries of FLA, LLC (j)  L+11.50% 11.50% Cash/ 1.00% PIK  5/14/2018 5/15/2023  3,554   3,359   3,282  1.4%
Burroughs, Inc. (j)  L+7.50% 8.50% 12/22/2017 12/22/2022  5,726   5,681   5,726  2.5%
Burroughs, Inc. (Revolver) (f)  L+7.50% 8.50% 12/22/2017 12/22/2022  1,220   170   170  0.1%
Certify, Inc.  L+5.75% 6.75% 2/28/2019 2/28/2024  9,000   8,900   9,024  3.9%
Certify, Inc.  L+5.75% 6.75% 2/28/2019 2/28/2024  1,227   1,227   1,231  0.5%
Certify, Inc. (Revolver) (f)  L+5.75% 6.75% 2/28/2019 2/28/2024  409        0.0%
HS4 Acquisitionco, Inc.  L+6.75% 7.75% 7/9/2019 7/9/2025  10,050   9,880   9,849  4.3%
HS4 Acquisitionco, Inc. (Revolver) (f)  L+6.75% 7.75% 7/9/2019 7/9/2025  817        0.0%
IT Global Holding, LLC  L+9.00% 10.00% 11/15/2018 11/10/2023  10,041   9,900   9,935  4.3%
IT Global Holding, LLC  L+9.00% 10.00% 7/19/2019 11/10/2023  3,743   3,681   3,704  1.6%
IT Global Holding, LLC (Revolver)  L+9.00% 10.00% 11/15/2018 11/10/2023  875   875   875  0.4%
Madison Logic, Inc. (j)  L+8.00% 8.50% 11/30/2016 11/30/2021  9,440   9,384   9,430  4.1%
Madison Logic, Inc. (Revolver) (f)  L+8.00% 8.50% 11/30/2016 11/30/2021  988        0.0%
RedZone Robotics, Inc.  L+7.25% 7.75% Cash/ 0.50% PIK  6/1/2018 6/5/2023  619   612   578  0.3%
RedZone Robotics, Inc. (Revolver) (f)  L+6.75% 7.75% 6/1/2018 6/5/2023  158        0.0%
Security Services Acquisition Sub Corp. (j)  L+6.00% 7.00% 2/15/2019 2/15/2024  3,447   3,399   3,427  1.5%
Security Services Acquisition Sub Corp. (Delayed Draw) (f) (h) (j)  L+6.00% 7.00% 2/15/2019 2/15/2024  2,478   1,749   1,738  0.8%
Security Services Acquisition Sub Corp. (Delayed Draw) (f) (h) (j)  L+6.00% 7.00% 2/15/2019 2/15/2024  2,181   1,061   1,055  0.5%
Security Services Acquisition Sub Corp. (Revolver)  L+6.00% 7.00% 2/15/2019 2/15/2024  1,563   1,563   1,553  0.7%
VPS Holdings, LLC  L+7.00% 8.00% 10/5/2018 10/4/2024  4,113   4,051   3,794  1.6%
VPS Holdings, LLC  L+7.00% 8.00% 10/5/2018 10/4/2024  3,355   3,355   3,096  1.3%
VPS Holdings, LLC (Revolver) (f)  L+7.00% 8.00% 10/5/2018 10/4/2024  1,000   100   92  0.0%
            80,668   73,540   73,268  31.8%
Services: Consumer                        
Mammoth Holdings, LLC  L+6.00% 7.00% 10/16/2018 10/16/2023  1,965   1,939   1,954  0.8%
Mammoth Holdings, LLC  L+6.00% 7.00% 10/16/2018 10/16/2023  4,125   4,125   4,102  1.8%
Mammoth Holdings, LLC (Revolver) (f)  L+6.00% 7.00% 10/16/2018 10/16/2023  500        0.0%
            6,590   6,064   6,056  2.6%
Wholesale                        
Nearly Natural, Inc. (j)  L+6.75% 7.75% 12/15/2017 12/15/2022  6,729   6,661   6,676  2.9%
Nearly Natural, Inc. (j)  L+6.75% 7.75% 9/22/2020 12/15/2022  1,739   1,705   1,725  0.7%
Nearly Natural, Inc. (j)  L+6.75% 7.75% 8/28/2019 12/15/2022  1,894   1,894   1,879  0.8%
Nearly Natural, Inc. (Revolver) (f)  L+6.75% 7.75% 12/15/2017 12/15/2022  2,397        0.0%
            12,759   10,260   10,280  4.4%
 Total Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Senior Secured Loans           406,548   363,760   342,352  148.4%
                         
 Unitranche Secured Loans (p)                        
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber                        
MFG Chemical, LLC (j)  L+6.00% 6.50% 6/23/2017 6/23/2022  9,232   9,176   8,599  3.7%
MFG Chemical, LLC  L+6.00% 6.50% 3/15/2018 6/23/2022  979   979   912  0.4%
            10,211   10,155   9,511  4.1%
Consumer Goods: Durable                        
RugsUSA, LLC  L+6.00% 7.00% 5/2/2018 4/28/2023  3,992   3,970   3,968  1.7%
            3,992   3,970   3,968  1.7%

 

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MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – (continued)

(unaudited)

September 30, 20172020

(in thousands, except for shares and units)

Portfolio Company(a) Spread
Above
Index(b)
 Interest
Rate
  Maturity Principal  Amortized
Cost
  Fair
Value(c)
  % of
Net Assets(d)
 
High Tech Industries                        
Answers Finance, LLC P+7.90%  12.15% 9/15/2021  395  393  366   0.1%
Micro Holdings Corp.(s) L+7.50%  8.82% 8/18/2025  3,000   2,970   2,987   1.0%
           3,395   3,363   3,353   1.1%
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription                        
Mergermarket USA, Inc.(s) L+7.25%  8.49% 8/3/2025  4,500   4,455   4,539   1.6%
           4,500   4,455   4,539   1.6%
Media: Diversified & Production                        
SCP TPZ Acquisition, Inc. L+8.25%  9.57% 5/29/2022  5,000   4,945   5,006   1.8%
           5,000   4,945   5,006   1.8%
Services: Consumer                        
Education Corporation of America L+11.00%  12.33% 12/31/2018  625   618   625   0.2%
Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. (Legal Shield) L+9.00%  10.25% 7/1/2020  3,000   3,000   3,024   1.1%
           3,625   3,618   3,649   1.3%
Total Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Junior Secured Loans    38,906   38,391   38,555   13.6%
                         
Equity Securities(t)                        
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals                        
Collaborative Neuroscience Network, LLC (warrant to purchase up to 4 LLC units) -  -(u) 12/27/2022  -   -   -   0.0%
               -   -   0.0%
High Tech Industries                        
Answers Finance, LLC (76,539 shares of common stock) -  -(u) -  -   2,413   1,244   0.4%
               2,413   1,244   0.4%
Hotels, Gaming & Leisure                        
Playtime, LLC - Preferred Units (8,665 units) -  -(u) -  -   200   33   0.0%
               200   33   0.0%
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing                        
AdTheorent, Inc. (128,866 units) -  -(u) -  -   129   142   0.1%
InMobi Pte, Ltd. (represents the right to purchase 2.80% of the equity)(e) (k) -  -(u) 9/18/2025  -   -   215   0.1%
               129   357   0.2%
Retail                        
The Tie Bar Operating Company, LLC - Class A Preferred Units (1,275 units) -  -  -  -   86   118   0.0%
The Tie Bar Operating Company, LLC - Class B Preferred Units (1,275 units) -  -  -  -   1   -   0.0%
               87   118   0.0%
Services: Consumer                        
Education Corporation of America - Series G Preferred Stock (8,333 shares)  n/a  12.00% -  -   8,125   8,192   2.9%
               8,125   8,192   2.9%
Total Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Equity Securities        10,954   9,944   3.5%
Total Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Company Investments       $367,226  $368,634   130.0%
                         
Non-Controlled Affiliate Company Investments(v)               
Senior Secured Loans                        
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate               
American Community Homes, Inc. L+8.00%  9.50% 7/22/2019  7,667  $7,581  $7,441   2.6%
American Community Homes, Inc. L+12.50%  

9.50% Cash/

4.50% PIK

  7/22/2019  4,363   4,320   4,269   1.5%
American Community Homes, Inc. L+12.50%  

9.50% Cash/

4.50% PIK

  n/a(w) 536   529   536   0.2%
American Community Homes, Inc. L+8.00%  9.50% 7/22/2019  444   433   430   0.2%
American Community Homes, Inc. L+12.50%  

9.50% Cash/

4.50% PIK

  7/22/2019  226   220   221   0.1%
American Community Homes, Inc. (Delayed Draw)(f) (g) L+8.00%  9.50% 7/22/2019  444   -   -   0.0%
American Community Homes, Inc. (Delayed Draw)(f) (g) L+12.50%  

9.50% Cash/

4.50% PIK

  7/22/2019  222   -   -   0.0%
           13,902   13,083   12,897   4.6%
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable                        
Rocket Dog Brands, LLC n/a  12.00% PIK(x) 8/29/2019  1,157   1,157   -   0.0%

 

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Portfolio Company (a) Spread
Above
 Index (b)
 Interest Rate  Acquisition
Date (c)
 Maturity  Principal  Amortized
Cost
  Fair
Value (d)
  % of
Net
Assets (e)
 
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals                      
Priority Ambulance, LLC (q)  L+6.50% 7.50% 7/18/2018 4/12/2022  10,015  $10,015  $9,915  4.3%
Priority Ambulance, LLC (r)  L+6.50% 7.50% 4/12/2017 4/12/2022  1,253   1,240   1,241  0.5%
Priority Ambulance, LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (h)  L+6.50% 7.50% 12/13/2018 4/12/2022  2,466   676   670  0.3%
            13,734   11,931   11,826  5.1%
High Tech Industries                        
Energy Services Group, LLC  L+8.42% 9.42% 5/4/2017 5/4/2022  4,003   3,983   3,986  1.7%
Energy Services Group, LLC (g) (o)  L+8.42% 9.42% 5/4/2017 5/4/2022  4,659   4,757   4,659  2.0%
Energy Services Group, LLC  L+8.42% 9.42% 5/4/2017 5/4/2022  1,139   1,125   1,134  0.5%
WillowTree, LLC  L+5.50% 6.50% 10/9/2018 10/9/2023  7,860   7,768   7,671  3.4%
            17,661   17,633   17,450  7.6%
 Total Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Unitranche Secured Loans           45,598   43,689   42,755  18.5%
                         
 Junior Secured Loans                        
Beverage, Food & Tobacco                        
CSM Bakery Solutions, LLC  L+10.00% 1.00% Cash/ 10.00% PIK  5/23/2013 2/4/2022  5,954   5,954   5,080  2.2%
            5,954   5,954   5,080  2.2%
Capital Equipment                        
ALTA Enterprises, LLC (g)  L+8.00% 9.80% 2/14/2020 8/13/2025  3,900   3,776   3,930  1.7%
            3,900   3,776   3,930  1.7%
High Tech Industries                        
Micro Holdings Corp.  L+7.50% 7.65% 8/16/2017 8/18/2025  3,000   2,981   2,993  1.3%
            3,000   2,981   2,993  1.3%
Services: Consumer                        
Education Corporation of America  L+11.00% 5.72% Cash/ 5.50% PIK(i) 9/3/2015 n/a(n) 833   831   762  0.3%
            833   831   762  0.3%
 Total Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Junior Secured Loans           13,687   13,542   12,765  5.5%
                         
 Equity Securities (s) (t)                        
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate                        
PKS Holdings, LLC (5,680 Preferred Units) (g)  5.00% PIK  11/30/2017      58   214  0.1%
PKS Holdings, LLC (5,714 Preferred Units) (g)  5.00% PIK  11/30/2017      9   33  0.0%
PKS Holdings, LLC (132 Preferred Units) (g)  5.00% PIK  11/30/2017      1   5  0.0%
PKS Holdings, LLC (916 Preferred Units) (g)  5.00% PIK  11/30/2017      9   33  0.0%
                77   285  0.1%
Capital Equipment                        
MCP Shaw Acquisitionco, LLC (118,906 Class A-2 units)  (u) 2/28/2020      119   136  0.1%
                119   136  0.1%
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber                        
Valudor Products, LLC (501,014 Class A-1 units)  n/a 10.00% PIK(i) 6/18/2018      501     0.0%
                501     0.0%
High Tech Industries                        
Answers Finance, LLC (76,539 shares of common stock)  (u) 4/14/2017      2,344   49  0.0%
Planful, Inc. (473,082 Class A units)  (u) 12/28/2018      473   670  0.3%
Recorded Future, Inc. (80,486 Class A units) (v)  (u) 7/3/2019      81   115  0.1%
                2,898   834  0.4%
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing                        
AdTheorent Holding Company, LLC (128,866 Class A voting units)  (u) 12/22/2016      129   406  0.2%
Stratus Unlimited LLC (fka MC Sign Lessor Corp.) (686 shares of common units)  (u) 8/30/2019      872   786  0.4%
InMobi Pte, Ltd. (warrant to purchase up to 2.8% of the equity) (g) (l)  (u) 9/18/2015 9/18/2025        193  0.1%
XanEdu Publishing, Inc. (49,479 Class A units)  n/a 8.00% PIK  1/28/2020      49   63  0.0%
                1,050   1,448  0.7%
Media: Diversified & Production                        
Attom Intermediate Holdco, LLC (297,197 Class A units)  (u) 1/4/2019      297   309  0.1%
                297   309  0.1%
Retail                        
BLST Operating Company, LLC (fka Bluestem Brands, Inc.) (139,883 Class A units)  (u) 8/28/2020      1,072   105  0.1%
Forman Mills, Inc. (warrant to purchase up to 2.6% of the equity)  (u) 1/14/2020 1/14/2029        69  0.0%
The Tie Bar Operating Company, LLC - Class A Preferred Units (1,275 units)  (u) 6/25/2013      87   15  0.0%
The Tie Bar Operating Company, LLC - Class B Preferred Units (1,275 units)  (u) 6/25/2013           0.0%
                1,159   189  0.1%

 


MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – (continued)

(unaudited)

September 30, 20172020

(in thousands, except for shares and units)

Portfolio Company(a) Spread
Above
Index(b)
 Interest
Rate
  Maturity Principal  Amortized
Cost
  Fair
Value(c)
  % of
Net Assets(d)
 
Rocket Dog Brands, LLC n/a  15.00% PIK(x) 8/29/2019  422  $416  54   0.0%
Rocket Dog Brands, LLC n/a  17.00% PIK(x) 3/30/2018  235   235   202   0.1%
           1,814   1,808   256   0.1%
Containers, Packaging & Glass                        
Summit Container Corporation(h) L+12.00%  

12.00% Cash/

2.00% PIK

  1/6/2019  3,575   3,552   3,421   1.2%
Summit Container Corporation(h) L+12.00%  

12.00% Cash/

2.00% PIK

  9/27/2022  1,500   1,500   1,498   0.5%
           5,075   5,052   4,919   1.7%
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals                        
Rockdale Blackhawk, LLC L+13.00%  14.24% 3/31/2020  10,922   10,302   10,797   3.8%
Rockdale Blackhawk, LLC (Capex) L+13.00%  14.24% 3/31/2020  549   549   542   0.2%
Rockdale Blackhawk, LLC (Revolver) L+13.00%  14.24% 3/31/2020  1,849   1,849   1,824   0.6%
Rockdale Blackhawk, LLC (Revolver) L+13.00%  14.24% 3/31/2020  3,236   3,236   3,192   1.1%
SHI Holdings, Inc.(h) L+9.75%  10.99% 7/10/2019  2,625   2,604   2,625   0.9%
SHI Holdings, Inc. (Revolver)(f) L+9.75%  10.99% 7/10/2019  2,046   2,024   2,035   0.7%
           21,227   20,564   21,015   7.3%
Retail                        
Luxury Optical Holdings Co. L+8.00%  9.24% PIK  9/12/2019  4,151   4,116   3,580   1.3%
Luxury Optical Holdings Co.  (Delayed Draw)(f)(g) L+11.50%  12.74% PIK  9/12/2019  1,176   741   741   0.3%
Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (Revolver) L+8.00%  9.24% PIK  9/12/2019  191   191   165   0.1%
           5,518   5,048   4,486   1.7%
Total Non-Controlled Affiliate Senior Secured Loans   47,536   45,555   43,573   15.4%
                         
Junior Secured Loans                        
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable                        
Rocket Dog Brands, LLC n/a  15.00% PIK(x) 5/1/2020  2,011   2,011   -   0.0%
           2,011   2,011   -   0.0%
Total Non-Controlled Affiliate Company Junior Secured Loans   2,011   2,011   -   0.0%
                         
Equity Securities                        
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate                 
American Community Homes, Inc. (warrant to purchase up to 9.0% of the equity) -  -(u) 10/9/2024  -   -   610   0.2%
               -   610   0.2%
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable                        
Rocket Dog Brands, LLC - Common Units (75,502 units) -  -(u) -  -   -   -   0.0%
Rocket Dog Brands, LLC - Preferred Units (10 units)  n/a  15.00% PIK(y) -  -   967   -   0.0%
               967   -   0.0%
Containers, Packaging & Glass                        
Summit Container Corporation (warrant to purchase up to 19.50% of the equity) -  -(u) 1/6/2024  -   -   -   0.0%
               -   -   0.0%
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals                        
Rockdale Blackhawk, LLC - LLC Units (11.56% of the LLC interest) -  -  -  -   1,093   8,620   3.0%
SHI Holdings, Inc. (24 shares of common stock) -  -(u) -  -   27   792   0.3%
               1,120   9,412   3.3%
Retail                        
Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (86 shares of common stock) -  -(u) -  -   -   -   0.0%
               -   -   0.0%
Total Non-Controlled Affiliate Equity Securities       2,087   10,022   3.5%
Total Non-Controlled Affiliate Company Investments      $49,653  $53,595   18.9%
                         
Controlled Affiliate Company Investments(z)               
Senior Secured Loans                        
Retail                        
TPP Operating, Inc. L+6.00%  7.50% PIK(x) 11/8/2018  9,370  $9,330  $-   0.0%
TPP Operating, Inc. L+6.00%  7.50%(x) 11/8/2018  6,885   6,885   5,295   1.9%

 

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Portfolio Company (a) Spread
Above
Index (b)
 Interest Rate  Acquisition
Date (c)
 Maturity  Principal  Amortized
Cost
  Fair
Value (d)
  % of
Net
Assets (e)
 
Services: Business                        
APCO Worldwide, Inc. (100 Class A voting common stock)  (u) 11/1/2017     $395  281  0.1%

Atlas Sign Industries of FLA, LLC (warrant to purchase up to 0.8% of the

equity) (j)

  (u) 5/14/2018 5/14/2026     125   34  0.0%
                520   315  0.1%
Services: Consumer                        
Education Corporation of America - Series G Preferred Stock (8,333 shares)  n/a 12.00% PIK(i) 9/3/2015      7,492   5,117  2.2%
                7,492   5,117  2.2%
Wholesale                        
Nearly Natural, Inc. (152,174 Class A units)  (u) 12/15/2017      152   197  0.1%
                152   197  0.1%
 Total Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Equity Securities               14,265   8,830  3.9%
Total Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Company Investments              $435,256  $406,702  176.3%
                         
Non-Controlled Affiliate Company Investments (w)                        
 Senior Secured Loans                        
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate                        
American Community Homes, Inc.  L+10.00% 11.50% PIK  7/22/2014 12/31/2020  9,641  $9,639  $9,183  4.0%
American Community Homes, Inc.  L+14.50% 16.00% PIK  7/22/2014 12/31/2020  6,325   6,323   6,024  2.6%
American Community Homes, Inc.  L+14.50% 16.00% PIK  3/17/2016 12/31/2020  836   836   796  0.4%
American Community Homes, Inc.  L+10.00% 11.50% PIK  5/24/2017 12/31/2020  584   584   556  0.3%
American Community Homes, Inc.  L+14.50% 16.00% PIK  5/24/2017 12/31/2020  340   340   324  0.1%
American Community Homes, Inc.  L+10.00% 11.50% PIK  8/10/2018 12/31/2020  2,158   2,158   2,158  0.9%
American Community Homes, Inc.  L+10.00% 11.50% PIK  3/29/2019 12/31/2020  3,994   3,994   3,804  1.7%
American Community Homes, Inc.  L+10.00% 11.50% PIK  9/30/2019 12/31/2020  19   19   18  0.0%
American Community Homes, Inc.  L+10.00% 11.50% PIK  12/30/2019 12/31/2020  92   92   87  0.0%
American Community Homes, Inc. (Revolver)  L+10.00% 9.50% cash/ 2.00% PIK  3/30/2020 12/31/2020  2,525   2,525   2,405  1.0%
            26,514   26,510   25,355  11.0%
Beverage, Food & Tobacco                        
TJ Management HoldCo, LLC (Revolver) (f) (ac)  L+5.50% 6.50% 9/9/2020 9/8/2023  795        0.0%
            795        0.0%
Containers, Packaging & Glass                        
Summit Container Corporation  L+8.00% 9.00% 12/5/2013 1/6/2021  3,259   3,269   3,145  1.3%
Summit Container Corporation (Revolver) (f)  L+8.00% 9.00% 6/15/2018 1/6/2021  7,000   1,818   1,805  0.8%
            10,259   5,087   4,950  2.1%
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals                        
Ascent Midco, LLC (j)  L+5.50% 6.50% 2/5/2020 2/5/2025  6,947   6,825   6,872  2.9%
Ascent Midco, LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (h) (j)  L+5.50% 6.50% 2/5/2020 2/5/2025  2,838        0.0%
Ascent Midco, LLC (Revolver) (f)  L+5.50% 6.50% 2/5/2020 2/5/2025  1,129        0.0%
SHI Holdings, Inc. (j)  L+10.75% 10.90% PIK(i) 7/10/2014 12/31/2020  2,899   2,897   145  0.1%
SHI Holdings, Inc. (Revolver) (f)  L+10.75% 10.90% PIK(i) 7/10/2014 12/31/2020  4,667   4,585   230  0.1%
            18,480   14,307   7,247  3.1%
High Tech Industries                        
Mnine Holdings, Inc.  L+8.00% 4.00% cash/ 5.00% PIK  11/2/2018 12/30/2022  11,570   11,461   12,149  5.3%
            11,570   11,461   12,149  5.3%
Retail                        
Luxury Optical Holdings Co.  L+8.00% 9.00% PIK(i) 9/12/2014 4/30/2021  4,953   4,949   3,382  1.5%
Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (Delayed Draw) (f) (h)  L+11.50% 12.50%(i) 9/29/2017 4/30/2021  1,212   624   616  0.2%
Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (Revolver)  L+8.00% 9.00% PIK(i) 9/12/2014 4/30/2021  228   228   156  0.1%
            6,393   5,801   4,154  1.8%
Services: Business                        
Curion Holdings, LLC (j)  n/a 14.00% PIK(i) 5/2/2017 5/2/2022  4,226   4,189   3,121  1.4%
Curion Holdings, LLC (Revolver) (f)  n/a 14.00% PIK(i) 5/2/2017 5/2/2022  594   451   441  0.2%
            4,820   4,640   3,562  1.6%

 


MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – (continued)

(unaudited)

September 30, 20172020

(in thousands, except for shares and units)

 

Portfolio Company(a) Spread
Above
Index(b)
 Interest
Rate
  Maturity Principal  Amortized
Cost
  Fair
Value(c)
  % of
Net Assets(d)
 
TPP Operating, Inc. L+9.61%  11.11%(x) 11/8/2018  3,573  3,573  3,573   1.2%
Total Controlled Affiliate Senior Secured Loans 19,828   19,788   8,868   3.1%
                
Equity Securities                        
Retail                        
TPP Acquisition, Inc. (829 shares of common stock) -  -(u) -  -   -   -   0.0%
TPP Operating, Inc. (40 shares of common stock) -  -(u) -  -   3,255   -   0.0%
Total Controlled Affiliate Equity Securities     3,255   -   0.0%
Total Controlled Affiliate Company Investments    $23,043  $8,868   3.1%
                         
TOTAL INVESTMENTS             $439,922  $431,097   152.0%

Portfolio Company (a) Spread
Above
 Index (b)
 Interest Rate  Acquisition
Date (c)
 Maturity  Principal  Amortized
Cost
  Fair
Value (d)
  % of
Net
Assets (e)
 
Services: Consumer                        
NECB Collections, LLC (Revolver) (f)  L+11.00% 12.00% PIK(i) 6/25/2019 6/30/2021  1,356  $1,312  $1,312  0.6%
            1,356   1,312   1,312  0.6%
 Total Non-Controlled Affiliate Senior Secured Loans           80,187   69,118   58,729  25.5%
                         
 Unitranche Secured Loans (p)                        
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable                        
Incipio, LLC (x)  L+8.50% 9.50% PIK(i) 12/26/2014 8/22/2022  14,701   14,677   3,418  1.5%
Incipio, LLC (y)  L+8.50% 9.50% PIK  3/9/2018 8/22/2022  4,177   4,177   4,105  1.8%
Incipio, LLC  L+8.50% 9.50% PIK  7/6/2018 8/22/2022  1,775   1,775   1,754  0.8%
Incipio, LLC  L+8.50% 9.50% PIK  1/15/2020 8/22/2022  1,494   1,494   1,476  0.6%
Incipio, LLC  L+8.50% 9.50% PIK  4/17/2019 8/22/2022  748   748   739  0.3%
Incipio, LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (h)  L+8.50% 9.50% PIK  7/8/2020 8/22/2022  2,485   1,041   1,029  0.4%
            25,380   23,912   12,521  5.4%
 Total Non-Controlled Affiliate Unitranche Secured Loans           25,380   23,912   12,521  5.4%
                         
 Junior Secured Loans                        
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable                        
Incipio, LLC (z)  n/a 10.70% PIK(i) 6/18/2018 8/22/2022  3,766        0.0%
Incipio, LLC (aa)  n/a 10.70% PIK(i) 6/18/2018 8/22/2022  7,194        0.0%
            10,960        0.0%
Services: Business                        
Curion Holdings, LLC (j)  n/a 15.00% PIK(i) 8/17/2018 1/2/2023  1,720   1     0.0%
Curion Holdings, LLC (j)  n/a 15.00% PIK(i) 8/17/2018 1/2/2023  44        0.0%
            1,764   1     0.0%
 Total Non-Controlled Affiliate Company Junior Secured Loans           12,724   1     0.0%
                         
 Equity Securities (t) (w)                        
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate                        
American Community Homes, Inc. (warrant to purchase up to 22.3% of the equity)  (u) 10/9/2014 12/18/2024          0.0%
                     0.0%
Beverage, Food & Tobacco                     
TJ Management HoldCo, LLC (16 shares of common stock) (ac)  (u) 9/9/2020      2,386   3,750  1.6%
                2,386   3,750  1.6%
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable                        
Incipio, LLC (1,774 shares of Series C common units)  (u) 7/6/2018           0.0%
                     0.0%
Containers, Packaging & Glass                        
Summit Container Corporation (warrant to purchase up to 19.5% of the equity)  (u) 1/6/2014 1/6/2024        188  0.1%
                   188  0.1%
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals                        
Ascent Midco, LLC (2,032,258 Class A units)  n/a 8.00% PIK  2/5/2020      2,032   2,839  1.2%
SHI Holdings, Inc. (24 shares of common stock)  (u) 12/14/2016      27     0.0%
                2,059   2,839  1.2%
High Tech Industries                        
 Mnine Holdings, Inc. (6,400 Class B units)  (u) 6/30/2020           0.0%
                     0.0%
Retail                        
Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (86 shares of common stock)  (u) 9/29/2017           0.0%
                     0.0%
Services: Business                        
Curion Holdings, LLC (58,779 shares of common stock)  (u) 8/17/2018           0.0%
                     0.0%
Services: Consumer                        
NECB Collections, LLC (20.8% of units)  (u) 6/21/2019      1,458   14  0.0%
                1,458   14  0.0%
 Total Non-Controlled Affiliate Equity Securities               5,903   6,791  2.9%
Total Non-Controlled Affiliate Company Investments              $98,934  $78,041  33.8%

 


MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – (continued)

(unaudited)

September 30, 2020

(in thousands, except for shares and units)

Portfolio Company (a) Spread
Above
 Index (b)
 Interest Rate  Acquisition
Date (c)
 Maturity  Principal  Amortized
Cost
  Fair
Value (d)
  % of
Net
Assets (e)
 
Controlled Affiliate Company Investments (ab)                      
 Equity Securities                      
Investment Funds & Vehicles                      
MRCC Senior Loan Fund I, LLC (50.0% of the equity interests) (g)    10/31/2017     $42,150  $37,524  16.3%
 Total Controlled Affiliate Equity Securities               42,150   37,524  16.3%
Total Controlled Affiliate Company Investments              $42,150  $37,524  16.3%
                         
TOTAL INVESTMENTS              $576,340  $522,267  226.4%

Derivative Instruments

Foreign currency forward contracts

  Notional Amount  Notional Amount      Unrealized Gain 
Description to be Purchased  to be Sold  Counterparty Settlement Date (Loss) 
Foreign currency forward contract $108  £88  Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC 10/2/2020 $(5)
Foreign currency forward contract $294  £229  Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC 11/30/2020  (2)
Foreign currency forward contract $34  £26  Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC 12/2/2020  (1)
Foreign currency forward contract $107  £87  Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC 1/4/2021  (5)
Foreign currency forward contract $103  £84  Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC 4/2/2021  (5)
Foreign currency forward contract $103  £83  Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC 7/2/2021  (5)
Foreign currency forward contract $102  £83  Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC 10/4/2021  (5)
Foreign currency forward contract $101  £82  Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC 1/3/2022  (5)
Foreign currency forward contract $97  £79  Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC 4/4/2022  (5)
Foreign currency forward contract $36  £29  Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC 5/6/2022  (2)
              $(40)

 

(a) All of our investments are issued by eligible portfolio companies, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), unless otherwise noted. All of our investments are issued by U.S. portfolio companies unless otherwise noted.

(b) The majority of the investments bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR” or “L”) or Prime Rate (“Prime” or “P”) which reset daily, monthly, quarterly, or semiannually. For each such investment, the Company has provided the spread over LIBOR or Prime and the current contractual interest rate in effect at

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September 30, 2017. Certain investments are subject to a LIBOR or Prime interest rate floor.2020

(c) Because there is no readily available market value(in thousands, except for these investments, the fair value of these investments is determined in good faith using significant unobservable inputs by our board of directors as required by the Investment Company Act of 1940. (See Note 4 in the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.)shares and units)

(d) Percentages are based on net assets of $283,542

(a)All of our investments are issued by eligible portfolio companies, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), unless otherwise noted. All of our investments are issued by U.S. portfolio companies unless otherwise noted.
(b)The majority of the investments bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR” or “L”) or Prime Rate (“Prime” or “P”) which reset daily, monthly, quarterly, or semiannually. For each such investment, the Company has provided the spread over LIBOR or Prime and the current contractual interest rate in effect at September 30, 2020. Certain investments are subject to a LIBOR or Prime interest rate floor, or rate cap.
(c)Except as otherwise noted, all of the Company’s portfolio company investments, which as of September 30, 2020 represented 226.4% of the Company’s net assets or 94.5% of the Company’s total assets, are subject to legal restrictions on sales.
(d)Because there is no readily available market value for these investments, the fair value of these investments is determined in good faith using significant unobservable inputs by our board of directors as required by the 1940 Act. (See Note 4 in the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.)
(e)Percentages are based on net assets of $230,683 as of September 30, 2020.
(f)All or a portion of this commitment was unfunded at September 30, 2020. As such, interest is earned only on the funded portion of this commitment.
(g)This investment is treated as a non-qualifying investment under Section 55(a) of the 1940 Act. Under the 1940 Act, the Company may not acquire any non-qualifying asset unless, at the time the acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the Company’s total assets. As of September 30, 2020, non-qualifying assets totaled 20.3% of the Company’s total assets.
(h)This delayed draw loan requires that certain financial covenants be met by the portfolio company prior to any fundings.
(i)This position was on non-accrual status as of September 30, 2020, meaning that the Company has ceased accruing interest income on the position. See Note 2 in the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements for additional information on the Company’s accounting policies.
(j)All of this loan is held in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP, and is therefore not collateral to the Company’s revolving credit facility.
(k)This investment represents a note convertible to preferred shares of the borrower.
(l)This is an international company.
(m)In May 2020, an arbitrator issued a final award in favor of the estate of Rockdale Blackhawk, LLC (the “Estate”) in the legal proceeding between the Estate and a national insurance carrier. The Company’s share of the net proceeds from the award exceeded the contractual obligations due to the Company as a result of the Company’s right to receive excess proceeds pursuant to the terms of a sharing agreement between the lenders and the Estate. In June 2020, the Company received $33,135 as an initial payment of proceeds from the legal proceedings from the Estate, of which $19,540 was recorded as a reduction in the cost basis of the Company’s investment in Rockdale, $3,878 was recorded as the collection of previously accrued interest, $7,378 was recorded as investment income for previously unaccrued interest and fees and $2,339 was recorded as realized gains. Additionally, as an offset, the Company recorded net change in unrealized (loss) of ($8,243) primarily as a result of the reversal associated with the collection of proceeds from the Estate. Total net income associated with the Company’s investment in Rockdale was $1,887 during the nine months ended September 30, 2020. As of September 30, 2020, the Company has this remaining investment in Rockdale associated with residual proceeds currently expected from the Estate. This investment is a non-income producing security.
(n)This is a demand note with no stated maturity.
(o)This loan is denominated in Great Britain pounds and is translated into U.S. dollars as of the valuation date.


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(unaudited)

September 30, 2017.2020

(e) This investment is treated as a non-qualifying investment under Section 55(a) of the 1940 Act. Under the 1940 Act, the Company may not acquire any non-qualifying asset unless, at the time the acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the Company’s total assets. As of September 30, 2017, non-qualifying assets totaled 7.29% of the Company’s total assets.(in thousands, except for shares and units) 

(f) All or a portion of this commitment was unfunded at September 30, 2017. As such, interest is earned only on the funded portion of this commitment.

(g) This delayed draw loan requires that certain financial covenants be met by the portfolio company prior to any fundings.

(h) All of this loan is held in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP and is therefore not collateral to the Company’s revolving credit facility.

(i) A portion of this loan (principal of $2,139) is held in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP and is therefore not collateral to the Company’s revolving credit facility.

(j) The PIK portion of the interest rate for Landpoint, LLC is structured as a fee paid upon the termination of the commitment. The fee currently accrues at 2.25% per annum.

(k) This is an international company.

(l) This term loan is denominated in Great Britain pounds and is translated into U.S. dollars as of the valuation date.

(m) A portion of the PIK interest rate for TRG, LLC is structured as a fee paid upon the termination of the commitment. The fee currently accrues at 2.91% per annum.

(n) A portion of this loan (principal of $4,185) is held in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP and is therefore not collateral to the Company’s revolving credit facility.

(o) A portion of the PIK interest rate for Vacation Innovations, LLC is structured as a fee paid upon the termination of the commitment. The fee currently accrues at 2.16% per annum.

(p) The PIK portion of the interest rate for Peerless Network, Inc. is structured as a fee paid upon the termination of the commitment. The fee currently accrues at 0.75% per annum.

(q) A portion of this loan (principal of $5,034) is held in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP and is therefore not collateral to the Company’s revolving credit facility.

(r) The PIK portion of the interest rate for Gracelock Industries, LLC is structured as a fee paid upon the termination of the commitment. The fee currently accrues at 4.24% per annum.

(s) Investment position or portion thereof unsettled as of September 30, 2017.

(t) Represents less than 5% ownership of the portfolio company’s voting securities.

(u) Represents a non-income producing security.

(v) As defined in the 1940 Act, the Company is deemed to be an “Affiliated Person” of the portfolio company as it owns five percent or more of the portfolio company’s voting securities. See Note 5 in the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements for additional information on transactions in which the issuer was an Affiliated Person (but not a portfolio company that the Company is deemed to control).

(w) This is a demand note with no stated maturity.

(x) This position was on non-accrual status as of September 30, 2017, meaning that the Company has ceased accruing interest income on the position. See Note 2 in the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements for additional information on the Company's accounting policies.

(y) This position includes a PIK dividend and is currently on non-accrual status.

(z)
(p)The Company structures its unitranche secured loans as senior secured loans. The Company obtains security interests in the assets of these portfolio companies that serve as collateral in support of the repayment of these loans. This collateral may take the form of first-priority liens on the assets of a portfolio company. Generally, the Company syndicates a “first out” portion of the loan to an investor and retains a “last out” portion of the loan, in which case the “first out” portion of the loan will generally receive priority with respect to payments of principal, interest and any other amounts due thereunder. Unitranche structures combine characteristics of traditional first lien senior secured as well as second lien and subordinated loans and the Company’s unitranche secured loans will expose the Company to the risks associated with second lien and subordinated loans and may limit the Company’s recourse or ability to recover collateral upon a portfolio company’s bankruptcy. Unitranche secured loans typically provide for moderate loan amortization in the initial years of the facility, with the majority of the amortization deferred until loan maturity. Unitranche secured loans generally allow the borrower to make a large lump sum payment of principal at the end of the loan term, and there is a risk of loss if the borrower is unable to pay the lump sum or refinance the amount owed at maturity. In many cases the Company, together with its affiliates, are the sole or majority lender of these unitranche secured loans, which can afford the Company additional influence with a borrower in terms of monitoring and, if necessary, remediation in the event of underperformance.
(q)A portion of this loan (principal of $9,258) is held in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP, and is therefore not collateral to the Company’s revolving credit facility.
(r)A portion of this loan (principal of $525) is held in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP, and is therefore not collateral to the Company’s revolving credit facility.
(s)Represents less than 5% ownership of the portfolio company’s voting securities.
(t)Ownership of certain equity investments may occur through a holding company or partnership.
(u)Represents a non-income producing security.
(v)As of September 30, 2020, the Company was party to a subscription agreement with a commitment to fund an additional equity investment of $16.
(w)As defined in the 1940 Act, the Company is deemed to be an “Affiliated Person” of the portfolio company as it owns 5% or more of the portfolio company’s voting securities. See Note 5 in the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements for additional information on transactions in which the issuer was an Affiliated Person (but not a portfolio company that the Company is deemed to control).
(x)A portion of this loan (principal of $5,390) is held in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP, and is therefore not collateral to the Company’s revolving credit facility.
(y)A portion of this loan (principal of $53) is held in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP, and is therefore not collateral to the Company’s revolving credit facility.
(z)A portion of this loan (principal of $1,015) is held in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP, and is therefore not collateral to the Company’s revolving credit facility.
(aa)A portion of this loan (principal of $1,938) is held in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP, and is therefore not collateral to the Company’s revolving credit facility.
(ab)As defined in the 1940 Act, the Company is deemed to be both an “Affiliated Person” of and to “Control” this portfolio company as it owns more than 25% in company’s voting securities. See Note 5 in the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements for additional information on transactions in which the issuer was both an Affiliated Person and a portfolio company that the Company is deemed to Control.
(ac)During the three months ended September 30, 2020, the senior secured lender group of Toojay’s Management, LLC (“Toojay’s OldCo”) established TJ Management HoldCo, LLC (“Toojay’s NewCo”) in order to acquire certain of the assets of Toojay’s OldCo as part of a bankruptcy restructuring.  The Company owns 15.9% of the equity in Toojay’s NewCo.  Toojay’s NewCo credit bid a portion of the senior secured debt in Toojay’s OldCo to acquire certain assets of Toojay’s OldCo which constitute the ongoing operations of the portfolio company.  The Company’s portion of this credit bit was $2,386, and as such the Company’s outstanding senior secured debt investment in Toojay’s OldCo was reduced by the amount of the credit bid and the Company’s cost basis of its new equity investment in Toojay’s NewCo was increased by the amount of the credit bid.  While the Company still has loans outstanding at Toojay’s OldCo, the Company has valued these positions at zero as of September 30, 2020.

n/a - not applicable

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

December 31, 2019

(in thousands, except for shares and units)

 

Portfolio Company (a) Spread
Above
Index (b)
 Interest
Rate
  Acquisition
Date (c)
 Maturity  Principal  Amortized
Cost
  Fair
Value (d)
  % of Net
Assets (e)
 
Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Company Investments                          
Senior Secured Loans                          
Automotive                          
Hastings Manufacturing Company L+8.25% 10.05% 4/24/2018 4/24/2023   2,812  $2,771  $2,705   1.0%
Magneto & Diesel Acquisition, Inc. L+5.50% 7.30% 12/18/2018 12/18/2023   4,950   4,877   4,957   2.0%
Magneto & Diesel Acquisition, Inc. (Revolver) (f) L+5.50% 7.30% 12/18/2018 12/18/2023   500   125   125   0.1%
             8,262   7,773   7,787   3.1%
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate                          
777 SPV I LLC (Delayed Draw) (g) (h) L+8.50% 10.30% 4/15/2019 4/14/2023   5,325   5,267   5,341   2.1%
Echelon Funding I, LLC (h) L+7.50% 9.28% 12/31/2019 1/11/2021   2,205   2,172   2,204   0.9%
Echelon Funding I, LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (g) (h) L+7.50% 9.19% 2/24/2017 1/11/2021   14,175   10,200   10,197   4.1%
HFZ Capital Group, LLC (h) L+10.00% 12.10% 10/20/2017 11/25/2020   18,000   17,991   17,995   7.2%
HFZ Member RB Portfolio, LLC (h) L+12.00% 14.10% 10/30/2018 10/29/2021   9,780   9,765   9,765   3.9%
Kudu Investment Holdings, LLC (h) L+6.25% 8.18% 12/23/2019 12/23/2025   5,500   5,404   5,404   2.2%
Kudu Investment Holdings, LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (g) (h) L+6.25% 8.18% 12/23/2019 12/23/2025   3,667         0.0%
Kudu Investment Holdings, LLC (Revolver) (f) (h) L+6.25% 8.18% 12/23/2019 12/23/2025   482         0.0%
Liftforward SPV II, LLC (h) L+10.75% 12.55% 11/10/2016 11/10/2020   3,240   3,235   3,240   1.3%
PKS Holdings, LLC (h) L+14.25% 15.94% 11/30/2017 11/30/2022   1,645   1,512   1,656   0.7%
PKS Holdings, LLC (Revolver) (f) (h) L+14.25% 15.94% 11/30/2017 11/30/2022   80         0.0%
TCP-NG (U.S.), LLC (h) L+7.25% 9.21% 8/23/2019 8/22/2024   2,925   2,880   2,919   1.2%
TCP-NG (U.S.), LLC (Revolver) (f) (h) L+7.25% 9.21% 8/23/2019 8/22/2024   180         0.0%
             67,204   58,426   58,721   23.6%
Beverage, Food & Tobacco                          
California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. L+6.00% 7.91% 8/19/2016 8/23/2022   6,772   6,737   5,910   2.4%
Toojay's Management LLC L+5.50% 7.30% 10/26/2018 10/26/2022   3,465   3,413   3,472   1.4%
Toojay's Management LLC L+5.50% 7.30% 10/26/2018 10/26/2022   476   476   476   0.2%
Toojay's Management LLC (Revolver) (f) L+5.50% 7.30% 10/26/2018 10/26/2022   318   239   238   0.1%
             11,031   10,865   10,096   4.1%
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber                          
Midwest Composite Technologies, LLC (i) L+6.50% 8.30% 12/2/2019 8/31/2023   14,962   14,667   14,980   6.0%
Midwest Composite Technologies, LLC L+6.50% 8.30% 8/31/2018 8/31/2023   889   876   890   0.4%
Midwest Composite Technologies, LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (g) L+6.50% 8.30% 8/31/2018 8/31/2023   510   60   60   0.0%
Midwest Composite Technologies, LLC (Revolver) (f) L+6.50% 8.30% 8/31/2018 8/31/2023   90         0.0%
Valudor Products, LLC L+7.50% 9.30% 6/18/2018 6/19/2023   1,563   1,539   1,522   0.6%
Valudor Products, LLC (j) L+7.50% 9.30% 6/18/2018 6/19/2023   211   206   205   0.1%
Valudor Products, LLC (Revolver) (f) L+9.50% 11.30% 6/18/2018 6/19/2023   818   325   318   0.1%
             19,043   17,673   17,975   7.2%
Construction & Building                          
Cali Bamboo, LLC L+7.00% 8.80% 7/10/2015 7/10/2020   7,855   7,822   7,602   3.0%
Cali Bamboo, LLC (Revolver) (f) L+7.00% 8.80% 7/10/2015 7/10/2020   2,165   930   900   0.4%
Dude Solutions Holdings, Inc. L+7.00% 8.80% 6/14/2019 6/13/2025   10,000   9,787   9,970   4.0%
Dude Solutions Holdings, Inc. (Revolver) (f) L+7.00% 8.80% 6/14/2019 6/13/2025   1,304         0.0%
             21,324   18,539   18,472   7.4%
Consumer Goods: Durable                          
Nova Wildcat Amerock, LLC L+5.75% 7.55% 10/12/2018 10/12/2023   9,182   9,033   9,138   3.7%
Nova Wildcat Amerock, LLC (Revolver) (f) L+5.75% 7.55% 10/12/2018 10/12/2023   931         0.0%
Parterre Flooring & Surface Systems, LLC (i) L+9.00% 10.80% 8/22/2017 8/22/2022   8,550   8,448   7,486   3.0%
Parterre Flooring & Surface Systems, LLC (Revolver) L+9.00% 10.80% 8/22/2017 8/22/2022   696   696   609   0.2%
             19,359   18,177   17,233   6.9%
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable                          
Quirch Foods Holdings, LLC L+6.00% 7.79% 2/14/2019 12/19/2025   1,980   1,962   1,980   0.8%
             1,980   1,962   1,980   0.8%
Energy: Oil & Gas                          
BJ Services, LLC L+7.00% 8.91% 1/28/2019 1/3/2023   4,331   4,296   4,306   1.7%
             4,331   4,296   4,306   1.7%
Environmental Industries                          
StormTrap, LLC L+5.50% 7.30% 12/10/2018 12/8/2023   7,920   7,804   7,609   3.0%
StormTrap, LLC (Revolver) (f) L+5.50% 7.30% 12/10/2018 12/8/2023   432         0.0%
Synergy Environmental Corporation (i) L+8.00% 9.80% 4/29/2016 9/30/2021   2,893   2,869   2,884   1.2%
Synergy Environmental Corporation (i) L+8.00% 9.80% 4/29/2016 9/30/2021   484   479   482   0.2%
Synergy Environmental Corporation L+8.00% 9.80% 4/29/2016 9/30/2021   827   827   824   0.3%
Synergy Environmental Corporation (Revolver) (f) L+8.00% 9.80% 4/29/2016 9/30/2021   671   203   202   0.1%
             13,227   12,182   12,001   4.8%
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December 31, 2019

(in thousands, except for shares and units)

Portfolio Company (a) Spread
Above
Index (b)
 Interest
Rate
  Acquisition
Date (c)
 Maturity  Principal  Amortized
Cost
  Fair
Value (d)
  % of Net
Assets (e)
 
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals                          
American Optics Holdco, Inc. (h) (k) L+7.00% 8.80% 9/13/2017 9/13/2022   4,210  4,159  $4,185   1.7%
American Optics Holdco, Inc. (h) (k) L+7.00% 8.80% 9/13/2017 9/13/2022   1,637   1,614  1,627   0.7%
American Optics Holdco, Inc. (Revolver) (f) (h) (k) L+7.00% 8.80% 9/13/2017 9/13/2022   440         0.0%
American Optics Holdco, Inc. (Revolver) (f) (h) (k) L+7.00% 8.80% 9/13/2017 9/13/2022   440         0.0%
Apotheco, LLC L+5.50% 7.30% 4/8/2019 4/8/2024   3,482   3,420   3,482   1.4%
Apotheco, LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (g) L+5.50% 7.30% 4/8/2019 4/8/2024   1,647         0.0%
Apotheco, LLC (Revolver) (f) L+5.50% 7.30% 4/8/2019 4/8/2024   909   341   341   0.1%
Familia Dental Group Holdings, LLC (i) L+8.75% 9.80% Cash/
0.75% PIK
  4/8/2016 4/8/2021   5,019   4,993   4,726   1.9%
Familia Dental Group Holdings, LLC L+8.75% 9.80% Cash/
0.75% PIK
  4/8/2016 4/8/2021   483   483   455   0.2%
Familia Dental Group Holdings, LLC (Revolver) (f) L+8.75% 9.80% Cash/
0.75% PIK
  4/8/2016 4/8/2021   573   372   351   0.1%
Rockdale Blackhawk, LLC (DIP Facility) n/a 15.10% 8/30/2018 n/a(l)   198   198   198   0.1%
Rockdale Blackhawk, LLC (DIP Facility) n/a 15.10% 8/6/2018 n/a(l)  8,877   8,877   10,169   4.1%

Rockdale Blackhawk, LLC

 L+13.00% 14.80%(m) 3/31/2015 3/31/2020   10,923   10,465   19,171   7.7%
             38,838   34,922   44,705   18.0%
High Tech Industries                          
Host Analytics, Inc. L+6.00% 7.69% 12/28/2018 12/28/2023   9,500   9,340   9,519   3.8%
Host Analytics, Inc. (Revolver) (f) L+6.00% 7.69% 12/28/2018 12/28/2023   442         0.0%
Mindbody, Inc. L+7.00% 8.79% 2/15/2019 2/14/2025   6,333   6,223   6,311   2.5%
Mindbody, Inc. (Revolver) (f) L+7.00% 8.79% 2/15/2019 2/14/2025   667         0.0%
Newforma, Inc. (i) L+5.50% 7.46% 6/30/2017 6/30/2022   13,251   13,139   13,251   5.3%
Newforma, Inc. (Revolver) (f) L+5.50% 7.46% 6/30/2017 6/30/2022   1,250         0.0%
Prototek Sheetmetal Fabrication, LLC L+7.50% 9.30% 12/11/2017 12/12/2022   3,360   3,316   3,335   1.3%
Prototek Sheetmetal Fabrication, LLC L+7.50% 9.30% 6/27/2019 12/12/2022   1,596   1,568   1,584   0.6%
Prototek Sheetmetal Fabrication, LLC L+7.50% 9.30% 12/11/2017 12/12/2022   2,295   2,295   2,277   0.9%
Prototek Sheetmetal Fabrication, LLC (Revolver) (f) L+7.50% 9.30% 12/11/2017 12/12/2022   233         0.0%
Recorded Future, Inc. L+6.75% 8.55% 7/3/2019 7/3/2025   7,333   7,193   7,331   3.0%
Recorded Future, Inc. (Delayed Draw) (f) (g) L+6.75% 8.55% 7/3/2019 7/3/2025   587         0.0%
Recorded Future, Inc. (Revolver) (f) L+6.75% 8.55% 7/3/2019 7/3/2025   880         0.0%
RPL Bidco Limited  (h) (k) (n) L+7.50% 8.28% 11/9/2017 11/9/2023   14,225   14,062   14,225   5.7%
RPL Bidco Limited (h) (k) (n) L+7.50% 8.28% 5/22/2018 11/9/2023   1,723   1,639   1,723   0.7%
RPL Bidco Limited (Revolver) (f) (h) (k) (n) L+7.50% 8.28% 11/9/2017 11/9/2023   530         0.0%
WillowTree, LLC L+5.50% 7.30% 10/9/2018 10/9/2023   7,900   7,788   7,916   3.2%
WillowTree, LLC (Revolver) (f) L+5.50% 7.30% 10/9/2018 10/9/2023   1,000   945   945   0.4%
             73,105   67,508   68,417   27.4%
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing                          
AdTheorent, Inc. L+8.50% 10.19% 12/22/2016 12/22/2021   3,398   3,367   3,393   1.4%
Destination Media, Inc. (i) L+5.50% 7.30% 4/7/2017 4/7/2022   4,725   4,687   4,772   1.9%
Destination Media, Inc. (Revolver) (f) L+5.50% 7.30% 4/7/2017 4/7/2022   542         0.0%
MC Sign Lessor Corp. L+7.00% 8.69% 12/22/2017 8/30/2024   15,720   15,639   15,674   6.3%
MC Sign Lessor Corp. (Revolver) (f) L+7.00% 8.69% 12/22/2017 8/30/2024   3,490   1,047   1,047   0.4%
             27,875   24,740   24,886   10.0%
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription                          
Vice Group Holding, Inc. L+12.00% 5.92% Cash/
8.00% PIK
  5/2/2019 11/2/2022   1,250   1,240   1,251   0.5%
Vice Group Holding, Inc. L+12.00% 5.92% Cash/
8.00% PIK
  11/4/2019 11/2/2022   240   235   240   0.1%
Vice Group Holding, Inc. (Delayed Draw) (f) (g) L+12.00% 13.92% 5/2/2019 11/2/2022   400         0.0%
Vice Group Holding, Inc. (Delayed Draw) (f) (g) L+12.00% 13.92% 5/2/2019 11/2/2022   160         0.0%
             2,050   1,475   1,491   0.6%
Media: Diversified & Production                          
Attom Intermediate Holdco, LLC L+5.75% 7.55% 1/4/2019 1/4/2024   1,980   1,947   1,971   0.8%
Attom Intermediate Holdco, LLC (Revolver) (f) L+5.75% 7.55% 1/4/2019 1/4/2024   320         0.0%
Crownpeak Technology, Inc. L+6.25% 7.94% 2/28/2019 2/28/2024   4,000   3,931   4,011   1.6%
Crownpeak Technology, Inc. (Delayed Draw) (f) (g) L+6.25% 7.94% 2/28/2019 2/28/2024   333   60   60   0.0%
Crownpeak Technology, Inc. (Revolver) (f) L+6.25% 7.94% 2/28/2019 2/28/2024   167         0.0%
             6,800   5,938   6,042   2.4%

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - (continued)

December 31, 20162019

(in thousands, except for shares and units)

 

Portfolio Company(a) Spread
Above
Index(b)
 Interest
Rate
  Maturity Principal  Amortized
Cost
  Fair
Value(c)
  % of
Net Assets(d)
 
Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Company Investments               
Senior Secured Loans                        
Aerospace & Defense                        
Cyalume Technologies Holdings, Inc.(e) L+9.00%  10.00% 5/18/2020  4,291  $4,204  $4,462   1.9%
Cyalume Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Delayed Draw) L+9.00%  10.00% 5/18/2020  387   387   402   0.2%
Cyalume Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Revolver)(f) L+9.00%  10.00% 5/18/2020  1,528   -   -   0.0%
           6,206   4,591   4,864   2.1%
Automotive                        
Inteva Products, LLC L+8.50%  9.75% 9/8/2021  1,978   1,967   1,998   0.8%
Tectum Holdings, Inc. L+4.75%  5.75% 8/24/2023  1,995   1,976   2,025   0.8%
           3,973   3,943   4,023   1.6%
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate                        
Liftforward SPV II, LLC(f) (g) L+10.75%  11.51% 11/10/2020  10,000   254   254   0.1%
Repay Holdings, LLC L+9.00%  9.76% 9/1/2021  12,000   11,802   11,934   5.0%
Repay Holdings, LLC (Revolver)(f) L+9.00%  9.76% 9/1/2021  1,200   -   -   0.0%
Shields Land Company of Georgia, LLC(g) L+9.50%  10.15% 12/28/2017  2,450   2,425   2,445   1.0%
           25,650   14,481   14,633   6.1%
Beverage, Food & Tobacco                        
All Holding Company, LLC(e) L+7.00%  7.76% 11/15/2021  5,466   5,363   5,493   2.3%
California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. L+6.00%  7.00% 8/23/2022  6,983   6,913   6,966   2.9%
           12,449   12,276   12,459   5.2%
Construction & Building                        
Cali Bamboo, LLC L+8.50%  9.26% 7/10/2020  5,423   5,350   5,531   2.3%
Cali Bamboo, LLC (Revolver)(f) L+8.50%  9.26% 7/10/2020  1,624   65   65   0.0%
Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc.(h) L+10.50%  

10.50% Cash/

1.00% PIK

  4/8/2019  3,784   3,747   3,599   1.5%
Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. (Revolver)(f) L+9.50%  10.50% 4/8/2019  400   -   -   0.0%
G&M Opco LLC(e) L+7.50%  8.26% 6/23/2020  3,006   2,951   3,066   1.3%
L.A.R.K. Industries, Inc. L+7.00%  8.00% 9/3/2019  6,257   6,169   6,341   2.6%
           20,494   18,282   18,602   7.7%
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable                        
360 Holdings III Corp. L+9.00%  10.00% 10/1/2021  5,925   5,718   5,718   2.4%
Bluestem Brands, Inc. L+7.50%  8.50% 11/6/2020  2,758   2,737   2,404   1.0%
Solaray, LLC L+6.50%  7.50% 9/9/2023  3,297   3,265   3,280   1.4%
Solaray, LLC  (Delayed Draw)(f) (i) L+6.50%  7.50% 9/9/2023  703   -   -   0.0%
           12,683   11,720   11,402   4.8%
Energy: Oil & Gas                        
Diesel Direct Holdings, Inc.(e) L+7.00%  7.76% 2/17/2020  5,225   5,217   5,277   2.2%
Landpoint, LLC L+12.75%  

12.00% Cash/

2.25% PIK

(j)  12/20/2019  2,632   2,602   2,526   1.1%
Landpoint, LLC (Revolver)(f) L+10.50%  12.00% 12/20/2019  313   -   -   0.0%
           8,170   7,819   7,803   3.3%
Environmental Industries                        
Synergy Environmental Corporation(e) L+8.00%  8.76% 4/29/2021  3,130   3,068   3,148   1.3%
Synergy Environmental Corporation(e) L+8.00%  8.76% 4/29/2021  523   513   526   0.2%
Synergy Environmental Corporation (Delayed Draw)(f) (i) L+8.00%  8.76% 4/29/2018  1,342   -   -   0.0%
Synergy Environmental Corporation (Revolver)(f) L+8.00%  8.76% 4/29/2021  671   94   94   0.0%
           5,666   3,675   3,768   1.5%
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals                        
Beaver-Visitec International Holdings, Inc. L+5.00%  6.00% 8/19/2023  4,988   4,939   4,988   2.1%
Edge Systems Holdings Corp. L+8.00%  9.00% 11/29/2021  3,740   3,667   3,665   1.5%
Edge Systems Holdings Corp. (Revolver)(f) L+8.00%  9.00% 11/29/2021  260   -   -   0.0%
Familia Dental Group Holdings, LLC(e) L+8.00%  8.76% 4/8/2021  5,397   5,327   5,480   2.3%
Familia Dental Group Holdings, LLC (Delayed Draw) L+8.00%  8.76% 4/8/2021  519   519   527   0.2%
Familia Dental Group Holdings, LLC (Revolver)(f) L+8.00%  8.76% 4/8/2021  573   57   57   0.0%
Precision Toxicology, LLC(e) L+11.50%  

10.26% Cash/

2.00% PIK

  3/24/2020  4,242   4,186   4,244   1.8%
           19,719   18,695   18,961   7.9%
Portfolio Company (a) Spread
Above
Index (b)
 Interest
Rate
  Acquisition
Date (c)
 Maturity  Principal  Amortized
Cost
  Fair
Value (d)
  % of Net
Assets (e)
 
Retail                          
Bluestem Brands, Inc. L+7.50% 9.30% 6/26/2015 11/6/2020   2,275   $2,270   $1,707   0.7%
Forman Mills, Inc. (i) L+9.50% 9.30% Cash/
2.00% PIK
  10/4/2016 10/4/2021   8,202   8,133   5,885   2.4%
LuLu's Fashion Lounge, LLC L+9.00% 10.80% 8/21/2017 8/29/2022   4,156   4,082   4,073   1.6%
The Worth Collection, Ltd. (i) L+8.50% 

6.05% Cash/

4.25% PIK

(m)  9/29/2016 9/29/2021   10,587   10,248   1,034   0.4%
             25,220   24,733   12,699   5.1%
Services: Business                          
APCO Worldwide, Inc. L+8.00% 9.80% 6/30/2017 6/30/2022   4,625   4,572   4,590   1.8%
Arcserve (USA), LLC L+6.00% 7.91% 5/1/2019 5/1/2024   4,755   4,668   4,785   1.9%
Atlas Sign Industries of FLA, LLC (i) L+11.50% 12.30% Cash/
1.00% PIK
  5/14/2018 5/15/2023   3,527   3,332   3,255   1.3%
Burroughs, Inc. (i) L+7.50% 9.19% 12/22/2017 12/22/2022   5,757   5,698   5,635   2.3%
Burroughs, Inc. (Revolver) (f) L+7.50% 9.19% 12/22/2017 12/22/2022   1,219   1,129   1,129   0.5%
Certify, Inc. L+5.75% 7.55% 2/28/2019 2/28/2024   9,000   8,882   8,938   3.6%
Certify, Inc. (Delayed Draw) (f) (g) L+5.75% 7.55% 2/28/2019 2/28/2024   1,227   614   609   0.2%
Certify, Inc. (Revolver) (f) L+5.75% 7.55% 2/28/2019 2/28/2024   409   61   61   0.0%
HaystackID, LLC L+6.50% 8.30% 1/14/2019 1/12/2024   4,950   4,867   4,965   2.0%
HaystackID, LLC (Revolver) (f) L+6.50% 8.30% 1/14/2019 1/12/2024   403   40   40   0.0%
HS4 Acquisitionco, Inc. L+6.75% 8.71% 7/9/2019 7/9/2025   10,050   9,859   10,010   4.0%
HS4 Acquisitionco, Inc. (Revolver) (f) L+6.75% 8.54% 7/9/2019 7/9/2025   817   123   122   0.0%
IT Global Holding, LLC L+8.50% 10.30% 11/15/2018 11/10/2023   10,237  10,066   10,160   4.1%
IT Global Holding, LLC L+8.50% 10.30% 7/19/2019 11/10/2023   3,816   3,743   3,787   1.5%
IT Global Holding, LLC (Revolver) L+8.50% 10.30% 11/15/2018 11/10/2023   875   875   875   0.4%
Kaseya Traverse, Inc. L+6.50% 7.72% Cash/
1.00% PIK
  5/3/2019 5/2/2025   6,026   5,913   6,011   2.5%
Kaseya Traverse, Inc. (Delayed Draw) (f) (g) L+6.50% 7.69% Cash/
1.00% PIK
  5/3/2019 5/2/2025   723   94   94   0.0%
Kaseya Traverse, Inc. (Revolver) (f) L+6.50% 8.30% 5/3/2019 5/2/2025   506   289   289   0.1%
Madison Logic, Inc. (i) L+8.00% 9.80% 11/30/2016 11/30/2021   9,621   9,531   9,621   3.9%
Madison Logic, Inc. (Revolver) (f) L+8.00% 9.80% 11/30/2016 11/30/2021   988         0.0%
RedZone Robotics, Inc. L+8.75% 8.55% Cash/
2.00% PIK
  6/1/2018 6/5/2023   646   636   596   0.2%
RedZone Robotics, Inc. (Revolver) (f) L+6.75% 8.55% 6/1/2018 6/5/2023   158         0.0%
Security Services Acquisition Sub Corp. (i) L+6.00% 7.74% 2/15/2019 2/15/2024   3,474   3,416   3,479   1.4%
Security Services Acquisition Sub Corp. (Delayed Draw) (f) (g) (i) L+6.00% 7.74% 2/15/2019 2/15/2024   2,491   1,762   1,765   0.7%
Security Services Acquisition Sub Corp. (Delayed Draw) (f) (g) (i) L+6.00% 7.74% 2/15/2019 2/15/2024   2,186   1,065   1,067   0.4%
Security Services Acquisition Sub Corp. (Revolver) (f) L+6.00% 7.74% 2/15/2019 2/15/2024   1,563   104   104   0.0%
TRP Construction Group, LLC (i) L+7.00% 8.80% 10/5/2017 10/5/2022   7,863   7,767   7,815   3.1%
TRP Construction Group, LLC L+7.00% 8.80% 9/5/2018 10/5/2022   6,682   6,682   6,642   2.7%
TRP Construction Group, LLC (Revolver) (f) L+7.00% 8.80% 10/5/2017 10/5/2022   2,133         0.0%
VPS Holdings, LLC L+7.00% 8.80% 10/5/2018 10/4/2024   4,537   4,459   4,448   1.8%
VPS Holdings, LLC L+7.00% 8.80% 10/5/2018 10/4/2024   3,700   3,700   3,627   1.5%
VPS Holdings, LLC (Revolver) (f) L+7.00% 8.80% 10/5/2018 10/4/2024   1,000   100   100   0.0%
             115,964   104,047   104,619   41.9%
Services: Consumer                          
Mammoth Holdings, LLC L+6.00% 8.10% 10/16/2018 10/16/2023   1,980   1,948   1,984   0.8%
Mammoth Holdings, LLC L+6.00% 7.79% 10/16/2018 10/16/2023   4,156   4,156   4,165   1.7%
Mammoth Holdings, LLC (Revolver) (f) L+6.00% 8.10% 10/16/2018 10/16/2023   500         0.0%
PeopleConnect Intermediate, LLC L+6.50% 8.45% 7/1/2015 7/1/2020   4,030   4,019   4,030   1.6%
PeopleConnect Intermediate, LLC L+12.50% 14.45% 7/1/2015 7/1/2020   4,515   4,500   4,515   1.8%
PeopleConnect Intermediate, LLC (Revolver) (f) L+9.50% 11.45% 7/1/2015 7/1/2020   236         0.0%
             15,417   14,623   14,694   5.9%
Wholesale                          
Nearly Natural, Inc. (i) L+7.00% 8.96% 12/15/2017 12/15/2022   6,860   6,771   6,771   2.7%
Nearly Natural, Inc. (Delayed Draw) (f) (g) (i) L+7.00% 8.96% 8/28/2019 12/15/2022   1,924   349   344   0.1%
Nearly Natural, Inc. (Revolver) (f) L+7.00% 8.96% 12/15/2017 12/15/2022   1,522   761   761   0.3%
             10,306   7,881   7,876   3.1%
Total Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Senior Secured Loans            481,336   435,760   434,000   174.0%

 


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MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - (continued)

December 31, 2016
2019

(in thousands, except for shares and units)

Portfolio Company(a) Spread
Above
Index(b)
 Interest
Rate
  Maturity Principal  Amortized
Cost
  Fair
Value(c)
  % of
Net Assets(d)
 
High Tech Industries                        
Answers Corporation P+6.25%  10.00%(k) 10/1/2021  2,903  2,819  1,495   0.6%
BCC Software, LLC(e) L+8.00%  9.00% 6/20/2019  2,204   2,186   2,203   0.9%
BCC Software, LLC (Revolver)(f) L+8.00%  9.00% 6/20/2019  469   -   -   0.0%
Corbett Technology Solutions, Inc.(e) L+7.00%  7.76% 11/7/2021  4,500   4,434   4,511   1.9%
Corbett Technology Solutions, Inc. (Revolver) (f) L+7.00%  7.76% 11/7/2021  867   -   -   0.0%
           10,943   9,439   8,209   3.4%
Hotels, Gaming & Leisure                        
BC Equity Ventures LLC L+6.50%  7.50% 8/31/2022  2,612   2,562   2,635   1.1%
BC Equity Ventures LLC L+6.50%  7.50% 8/31/2022  375   372   373   0.2%
Miles Media Group LLC L+11.00%  

10.00% Cash/

2.00% PIK

  3/24/2021  6,110   6,052   6,119   2.5%
Miles Media Group LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (i) L+11.00%  

10.00% Cash/

2.00% PIK

  3/24/2021  1,455   -   -   0.0%
Miles Media Group LLC (Revolver) (f) L+11.00%  

10.00% Cash/

2.00% PIK

  3/24/2021  320   -   -   0.0%
TRG, LLC L+13.80%  

8.12% Cash/

6.30% PIK

(l)  3/31/2021  11,876   11,837   11,960   5.0%
TRG, LLC (Revolver) L+9.50%  10.12% 3/31/2021  131   131   131   0.1%
TRG, LLC (CapEx) (f) L+9.50%  

8.12% Cash/

2.00% PIK

  3/31/2021  1,609   943   946   0.4%
Vacation Innovations, LLC (m) L+9.40%  

7.76% Cash/

2.42% PIK

(n)  8/20/2020  10,553   10,382   10,848   4.5%
Vacation Innovations, LLC (Revolver) (f) L+8.50%  

7.76% Cash/

1.50% PIK

  8/20/2020  342   -   -   0.0%
Vacation Innovations, LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (i) L+8.50%  

7.76% Cash/

1.50% PIK

  8/20/2020  2,037   -   -   0.0%
           37,420   32,279   33,012   13.8%
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing                        
AdTheorent, Inc. L+8.50%  9.26% 12/22/2021  5,000   4,908   4,900   2.0%
AdTheorent, Inc. (Revolver) (f) L+8.50%  9.26% 12/22/2021  515   77   77   0.0%
InMobi Pte, Ltd. (Delayed Draw) (f) (g) (i) L+10.17%  10.98% 9/1/2018  10,000   6,667   6,587   2.7%
           15,515   11,652   11,564   4.7%
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription                        
Jerry Lee Radio, LLC L+9.50%  10.26% 12/17/2020  13,407   13,127   13,675   5.7%
           13,407   13,127   13,675   5.7%
Metals & Mining                        
O'Brien Industrial Holdings, LLC L+7.75%  8.75% 5/13/2019  5,286   5,219   5,268   2.2%
           5,286   5,219   5,268   2.2%
Retail                        
Forman Mills, Inc. (e) L+7.50%  8.50% 10/4/2021  8,500   8,337   8,470   3.5%
Luxury Optical Holdings Co. L+11.50%  

9.00% Cash/

3.50% PIK

  9/12/2019  4,012   3,965   3,948   1.6%
Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (Revolver) (f) L+8.00%  9.00 9/12/2019  273   -   -   0.0%
The Worth Collection, Ltd. (e) L+8.50%  9.26% 9/29/2021  11,000   10,789   11,132   4.6%
Yandy Holding, LLC L+9.00%  10.00% 9/30/2019  5,677   5,625   5,581   2.3%
Yandy Holding, LLC (Revolver) (f) L+9.00%  10.00% 9/30/2019  907   -   -   0.0%
           30,369   28,716   29,131   12.0%
Services: Business                        
EB Employee Solutions, LLC (e) L+8.50%  10.00% 2/28/2019  3,370   3,324   3,263   1.4%
Madison Logic, Inc. (e) L+8.00%  8.76% 11/30/2021  10,500   10,291   10,610   4.4%
Madison Logic, Inc. (Delayed Draw) (f) (i) L+8.00%  8.76% 11/30/2021  4,818   -   -   0.0%
Madison Logic, Inc. (Revolver) (f) L+8.00%  8.76% 11/30/2021  988   -   -   0.0%
SNI Companies (o) L+8.00%  9.00% 12/31/2018  5,357   5,299   5,378   2.2%
SNI Companies (Revolver) (f) L+8.00%  9.00% 12/31/2018  1,250   313   313   0.1%
           26,283   19,227   19,564   8.1%
Services: Consumer                        
PeopleConnect Intermediate, LLC (formerly Intelius, Inc.) L+5.50%  6.50% 7/1/2020  4,698   4,619   4,693   1.9%
PeopleConnect Intermediate, LLC (formerly Intelius, Inc.) L+11.50%  12.50% 7/1/2020  4,849   4,765   4,805   2.0%
PeopleConnect Intermediate, LLC (formerly Intelius, Inc.) (Revolver) (f) L+8.50%  9.50% 8/11/2017  236   -   -   0.0%
           9,783   9,384   9,498   3.9%
Telecommunications                        
Peerless Network, Inc. (e) L+8.50%  

9.18% Cash/

0.75% PIK

(p)  12/11/2020  3,500   3,431   3,430   1.4%
           3,500   3,431   3,430   1.4%
Utilities: Electric                   ��    
CRCI Holdings, Inc. L+5.50%  6.50% 8/31/2023  2,993   2,964   2,999   1.3%
           2,993   2,964   2,999   1.3%
Total Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Senior Secured Loans   270,509   230,920   232,865   96.7%
                         
Unitranche Loans                        
Automotive                        
Fabco Automotive Corporation L+11.25%  

8.00% Cash/

4.25% PIK

  4/3/2019  8,587   8,553   3,491   1.4%
           8,587   8,553   3,491   1.4%
Consumer Goods: Durable                        
MooreCo, Inc. L+14.50%  

13.50% Cash/

2.50% PIK

  12/27/2017  3,620   3,600   3,620   1.5%
           3,620   3,600   3,620   1.5%

 

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Portfolio Company (a) Spread
Above
Index (b)
 Interest
Rate
  Acquisition
Date (c)
 Maturity  Principal  Amortized
Cost
  Fair
Value (d)
  % of Net
Assets (e)
 
Unitranche Secured Loans (o)                          
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber                          
MFG Chemical, LLC (i) L+6.00% 7.80% 6/23/2017 6/23/2022   10,477  $10,388  $10,173   4.1%
MFG Chemical, LLC L+6.00% 7.80% 3/15/2018 6/23/2022   1,121   1,121   1,088   0.4%
             11,598   11,509   11,261   4.5%
Construction & Building                          
Inland Pipe Rehabilitation LLC L+5.50% 7.46% 12/27/2018 12/26/2024   12,375   12,156   12,415   5.0%
             12,375   12,156   12,415   5.0%
Consumer Goods: Durable                          
RugsUSA, LLC L+6.50% 8.45% 5/2/2018 4/28/2023   4,000   3,971   4,004   1.6%
             4,000   3,971   4,004   1.6%
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals                          
Priority Ambulance, LLC (p) L+6.50% 8.46% 7/18/2018 4/12/2022   10,015   10,015   10,015   4.0%
Priority Ambulance, LLC (q) L+6.50% 8.46% 4/12/2017 4/12/2022   1,253   1,234   1,256   0.5%
Priority Ambulance, LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (g) L+6.50% 8.46% 12/13/2018 4/12/2022   2,480   689   691   0.3%
             13,748   11,938   11,962   4.8%
High Tech Industries                          
Energy Services Group, LLC L+8.42% 10.22% 5/4/2017 5/4/2022   4,170   4,139   4,154   1.6%
Energy Services Group, LLC (h) (n) L+8.42% 9.42% 5/4/2017 5/4/2022   4,979   4,941   4,965   2.0%
Energy Services Group, LLC L+8.42% 10.22% 5/4/2017 5/4/2022   1,187   1,172   1,182   0.5%
Mnine Holdings, Inc. P+7.75% 12.50% 11/2/2018 11/2/2023   7,940   7,809   7,919   3.2%
             18,276   18,061   18,220   7.3%
Total Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Unitranche Secured Loans            59,997   57,635   57,862   23.2%
                           
Junior Secured Loans                          
Beverage, Food & Tobacco                          
CSM Bakery Supplies, LLC L+7.75% 9.78% 5/23/2013 7/5/2021   5,792   5,792   5,538   2.2%
             5,792   5,792   5,538   2.2%
High Tech Industries                          
Micro Holdings Corp. L+7.50% 9.30% 8/16/2017 8/18/2025   3,000   2,974   3,009   1.2%
             3,000   2,974   3,009   1.2%
Media: Diversified & Production                          
The Octave Music Group, Inc. L+8.25% 9.95% 5/29/2015 5/27/2022   4,355   4,325   4,355   1.8%
             4,355   4,325   4,355   1.8%
Services: Consumer                          
Education Corporation of America L+11.00% 7.46% Cash/
5.50% PIK
(m)  9/3/2015 3/31/2020   833   831   774   0.3%
             833   831   774   0.3%
Total Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Junior Secured Loans            13,980  13,922  13,676   5.5%
                           
Equity Securities  (r) (s)                          
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate                          
PKS Holdings, LLC (warrant to purchase up to 0.8% of the equity) (h)  (t) 11/30/2017 11/30/2027      116   14   0.0%
                 116   14   0.0%
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber                          
Valudor Products, LLC (501,014 Class A-1 units) n/a 10.00% PIK  6/18/2018       501   273   0.1%
                 501   273   0.1%
High Tech Industries                          
Answers Finance, LLC (76,539 shares of common stock)  (t) 4/14/2017       2,344   52   0.0%
Host Analytics, Inc. (441,860 Class A units)  (t) 12/28/2018       442   603   0.3%
Recorded Future, Inc. (80,080 Class A units) (u)  (t) 7/3/2019       80   84   0.0%
                 2,866   739   0.3%
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing                          
AdTheorent, Inc. (128,866 Class A voting units)  (t) 12/22/2016       129   395   0.2%
MC Sign Lessor Corp. (686 shares of common units)  (t) 8/30/2019       872   864   0.3%
InMobi Pte, Ltd. (warrant to purchase up to 2.8% of the equity) (h) (k)  (t) 9/18/2015 9/18/2025         188   0.1%
                 1,001   1,447   0.6%

 


MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - (continued)

December 31, 2016
2019

(in thousands, except for shares and units)

 

Portfolio Company (a) Spread
Above
Index (b)
 Interest
Rate
  Maturity Principal  Amortized
Cost
  Fair
Value (c)
  % of
Net Assets (d)
 
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable                        
Incipio Technologies, Inc. (q) L+6.00%  7.00% 12/26/2019  14,291  14,045  14,219   5.9%
           14,291   14,045   14,219   5.9%
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals                        
Collaborative Neuroscience Network, LLC (r) L+11.50%  13.00% 12/27/2017  6,120   6,059   5,814   2.4%
Collaborative Neuroscience Network, LLC n/a  

12.00% Cash/

3.00% PIK

  12/27/2017  286   286   286   0.1%
           6,406   6,345   6,100   2.5%
Hotels, Gaming & Leisure                        
Playtime, LLC L+8.50%  

9.00% Cash/

1.00% PIK

  12/31/2021  5,405   5,381   4,797   2.0%
           5,405   5,381   4,797   2.0%
Services: Business                        
Output Services Group, Inc. L+9.00%  

9.50% Cash/

1.00% PIK

  12/17/2020  6,500   6,432   6,520   2.7%
Output Services Group, Inc. L+9.00%  

9.50% Cash/

1.00% PIK

  12/17/2020  8,296   8,189   8,391   3.5%
           14,796   14,621   14,911   6.2%
Wholesale                        
Gracelock Industries, LLC L+13.74%  

11.00% Cash/

4.24% PIK

(s)  5/7/2019  4,888   4,816   4,500   1.9%
           4,888   4,816   4,500   1.9%
Total Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Unitranche Loans   57,993   57,361   51,638   21.4%
                         
Junior Secured Loans                        
Aerospace & Defense                        
AIM Aerospace, Inc. L+9.00%  10.00% 8/2/2022  5,000   4,933   5,040   2.1%
           5,000   4,933   5,040   2.1%
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate                        
Confie Seguros Holdings II Co. L+9.00%  10.25% 5/8/2019  8,594   8,215   8,547   3.5%
           8,594   8,215   8,547   3.5%
Beverage, Food & Tobacco                        
CSM Bakery Supplies LLC L+7.75%  8.75% 7/3/2021  5,792   5,792   4,335   1.8%
           5,792   5,792   4,335   1.8%
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber                        
New NSI Holdings, Inc. L+8.25%  9.25% 7/28/2022  4,000   3,949   4,040   1.7%
           4,000   3,949   4,040   1.7%
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable                        
Mud Pie, LLC n/a  

10.00% Cash/

1.50% PIK

  11/4/2020  5,221   5,145   5,325   2.2%
           5,221   5,145   5,325   2.2%
High Tech Industries                        
Hyland Software Inc. L+7.25%  8.25% 7/1/2023  5,000   4,832   5,100   2.1%
Micro Holdings Corp. L+7.50%  8.50% 7/8/2022  5,590   5,475   5,590   2.3%
           10,590   10,307   10,690   4.4%
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription                        
Mergermarket USA, Inc. L+6.50%  7.50% 12/19/2021  4,500   4,400   4,371   1.8%
           4,500   4,400   4,371   1.8%
Media: Diversified & Production                        
SCP TPZ Acquisition, Inc. L+8.25%  9.25% 5/29/2022  5,000   4,938   4,938   2.1%
           5,000   4,938   4,938   2.1%
Services: Business                        
Sterling Merger Sub Corp. L+7.75%  8.75% 6/19/2023  5,000   4,958   4,892   2.0%
           5,000   4,958   4,892   2.0%
Services: Consumer                        
Education Corporation of America L+11.00%  12.00% 12/31/2018  4,167   4,099   4,167   1.7%
Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. (Legal Shield) L+9.00%  10.25% 7/1/2020  3,000   3,000   3,021   1.3%
           7,167   7,099   7,188   3.0%
Total Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Junior Secured Loans   60,864   59,736   59,366   24.6%
                         
Equity Securities (t)                        
Aerospace & Defense                        
Cyalume Technologies Holdings, Inc. - Series D Preferred Stock (3.06 shares) -  -(u) -  -   -   697   0.3%
               -   697   0.3%
Automotive                        
Fabco Automotive Corporation (warrant to purchase up to 1.87% of the equity) -  -(u) -  -   -   -   0.0%
               -   -   0.0%
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals                        
Collaborative Neuroscience Network, LLC (warrant to purchase up to 4 LLC units) -  -(u) 12/27/2022  -   -   -   0.0%
               -   -   0.0%
Portfolio Company (a) Spread
Above
Index (b)
 Interest
Rate
  Acquisition
Date (c)
 Maturity  Principal  Amortized
Cost
  Fair
Value (d)
  % of Net
Assets (e)
 
Media: Diversified & Production                          
Attom Intermediate Holdco, LLC (260,000 Class A units)  (t) 1/4/2019      $260  $255   0.1%
                 260   255   0.1%
Retail                          
The Tie Bar Operating Company, LLC - Class A Preferred Units (1,275 units)    6/25/2013       87   63   0.0%
The Tie Bar Operating Company, LLC - Class B Preferred Units (1,275 units)    6/25/2013             0.0%
                 87   63   0.0%
Services: Business                          
APCO Worldwide, Inc. (100 Class A voting common stock)  (t) 11/1/2017       395   281   0.1%
Atlas Sign Industries of FLA, LLC (warrant to purchase up to 0.8% of the equity)  (t) 5/14/2018 5/14/2026      125   84   0.0%
                 520   365   0.1%
Services: Consumer                          
Education Corporation of America - Series G Preferred Stock (8,333 shares) n/a 12.00% PIK(m) 9/3/2015       7,492   5,117   2.1%
                 7,492   5,117   2.1%
Wholesale                          
Nearly Natural, Inc. (152,174 Class A units)  (t) 12/15/2017       152   148   0.1%
                 152   148   0.1%
Total Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Equity Securities                12,995   8,421   3.4%
Total Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Company Investments               $520,312  $513,959   206.1%
                           
Non-Controlled Affiliate Company Investments (v)                          
Senior Secured Loans                          
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate                          
American Community Homes, Inc. L+10.00% 11.80% PIK  7/22/2014 12/31/2020   8,830  $8,821  $6,764   2.7%
American Community Homes, Inc. L+14.50% 16.30% PIK  7/22/2014 12/31/2020   5,599   5,594   4,289   1.7%
American Community Homes, Inc. L+10.00% 11.80% PIK  3/17/2016 12/31/2020   668   667   512   0.2%
American Community Homes, Inc. L+10.00% 11.80% PIK  5/24/2017 12/31/2020   535   534   410   0.2%
American Community Homes, Inc. L+14.50% 16.30% PIK  5/24/2017 12/31/2020   301   300   230   0.1%
American Community Homes, Inc. L+8.00% 9.80% PIK  8/10/2018 12/31/2020   1,922   1,922   1,472   0.6%
American Community Homes, Inc. L+8.00% 9.80% PIK  3/29/2019 12/31/2020   3,603   3,603   2,760   1.1%
American Community Homes, Inc. L+8.00% 9.80% PIK  9/30/2019 12/31/2020   14   14   11   0.0%
American Community Homes, Inc. L+8.00% 9.80% PIK  12/30/2019 12/31/2020   1,186   1,186   1,168   0.5%
             22,658   22,641   17,616   7.1%
Containers, Packaging & Glass                          
Summit Container Corporation (i) L+8.00% 9.80% 12/5/2013 1/6/2021   3,259   3,269   2,971   1.1%
Summit Container Corporation (Revolver) (f) (i) L+8.00% 9.80% 6/15/2018 1/6/2021   7,300   5,475   5,406   2.2%
             10,559   8,744   8,377   3.3%
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals                          
SHI Holdings, Inc. (i) L+10.25% 12.05% PIK  7/10/2014 12/31/2020   2,899   2,897   2,459   1.0%
SHI Holdings, Inc. (Revolver) (f) L+10.25% 12.05% PIK  7/10/2014 12/31/2020   4,667   4,240   3,601   1.4%
             7,566   7,137   6,060   2.4%
Retail                          
Luxury Optical Holdings Co. L+8.00% 9.80% PIK(m)  9/12/2014 9/30/2020   4,953   4,949   3,457   1.4%
Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (Delayed Draw) (g) L+11.50% 13.30%(m)  9/29/2017 9/30/2020   624   624   620   0.2%
Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (Revolver) L+8.00% 9.80% PIK(m)  9/12/2014 9/30/2020   228   228   159   0.1%
             5,805   5,801   4,236   1.7%
Services: Business                          
Curion Holdings, LLC (i) n/a 14.00% PIK(m)  5/2/2017 5/2/2022   4,226   4,189   3,279   1.3%
Curion Holdings, LLC (Revolver) (f) n/a 14.00% PIK(m)  5/2/2017 5/2/2022   478   451   441   0.2%
             4,704   4,640   3,720   1.5%
Services: Consumer                          
New England College of Business and Finance, LLC (Revolver) (f) L+11.00% 12.69% 6/25/2019 6/30/2021   1,275   1,148   1,148   0.5%
             1,275   1,148   1,148   0.5%
Total Non-Controlled Affiliate Senior Secured Loans            52,567   50,111   41,157   16.5%

 

15

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MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - (continued)

December 31, 2016
2019

(in thousands, except for shares and units)

 

Portfolio Company (a) Spread
Above
Index (b)
 Interest
Rate
  Maturity Principal  Amortized
Cost
  Fair
Value (c)
  % of
Net Assets (d)
 
Hotels, Gaming & Leisure                        
BookIt Operating LLC (warrant to purchase up to 3.0% of the equity) -  -(u) 12/21/2023  -  -  201   0.1%
Playtime, LLC - Preferred Units (8,665 units) -  -(u) -  -   200   -   0.0%
               200   201   0.1%
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing                 
InMobi Pte, Ltd. (represents the right to purchase 0.42% of the equity) (g) -  -(u) 9/18/2025  -   -   49   0.0%
AdTheorent, Inc. (128,866 shares of common stock) -  -(u) -  -   129   129   0.1%
               129   178   0.1%
Metals & Mining                        
O'Brien Industrial Holdings, LLC (warrants to purchase up to 2.44% of certain affiliated entities of the company) -  -(u) 5/13/2024  -   -   -   0.0%
               -   -   0.0%
Retail                        
The Tie Bar Operating Company, LLC - Class A Preferred Units (1,275 units) -  -  -  -   86   117   0.0%
The Tie Bar Operating Company, LLC - Class B Preferred Units (1,275 units) -  -  -  -   1   -   0.0%
               87   117   0.0%
Services: Business                        
Output Services Group, Inc. (warrant to purchase up to 3.89% of the common stock) -  -(u) 12/17/2022  -   -   797   0.3%
               -   797   0.3%
Services: Consumer                        
Education Corporation of America - Series G Preferred Stock (8,333 shares)  n/a  12.00% -  -   8,125   8,121   3.4%
               8,125   8,121   3.4%
Total Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Equity Securities       8,541   10,111   4.2%
Total Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Company Investments      $356,558  $353,980   146.9%
                         
Non-Controlled Affiliate Company Investments (v)                 
Senior Secured Loans                        
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate                 
American Community Homes, Inc. L+8.00%  9.50% 7/22/2019  7,667  $7,550  $7,816   3.3%
American Community Homes, Inc. L+12.50%  

9.50% Cash/

4.50% PIK

  7/22/2019  4,217   4,158   4,301   1.8%
American Community Homes, Inc. L+12.50%  

9.50% Cash/

4.50% PIK

  n/a(w)  518   508   518   0.2%
           12,402   12,216   12,635   5.3%
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable                        
Rocket Dog Brands, LLC n/a  12.00% PIK  8/29/2019  1,124   1,125   464   0.2%
Rocket Dog Brands, LLC n/a  15.00% PIK  8/29/2019  407   402   365   0.2%
Rocket Dog Brands, LLC n/a  17.00% PIK  3/31/2017  225   225   225   0.1%
           1,756   1,752   1,054   0.5%
Containers, Packaging & Glass                        
Summit Container Corporation (e) L+12.00%  

12.00% Cash/

2.00% PIK

  1/6/2019  3,624   3,582   3,550   1.5%
           3,624   3,582   3,550   1.5%
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals                        
Rockdale Blackhawk, LLC L+11.00%  12.00% 3/31/2020  10,923   10,155   10,933   4.5%
Rockdale Blackhawk, LLC (Revolver) (f) L+11.00%  12.00% 3/31/2020  1,849   924   924   0.4%
Rockdale Blackhawk, LLC (Capex) L+11.00%  12.00% 3/31/2020  565   565   565   0.2%
SHI Holdings, Inc. (e) L+9.25%  10.01% 7/10/2019  2,625   2,592   2,625   1.1%
SHI Holdings, Inc. (Revolver) (f) L+9.25%  10.01% 7/10/2019  1,773   1,188   1,203   0.5%
           17,735   15,424   16,250   6.7%
Total Non-Controlled Affiliate Senior Secured Loans   35,517   32,974   33,489   14.0%
                         
Junior Secured Loans                        
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable                        
Rocket Dog Brands, LLC n/a  15.00% PIK  5/1/2020  1,938   1,938   -   0.0%
           1,938   1,938   -   0.0%
Total Non-Controlled Affiliate Junior Secured Loans 1,938   1,938   -   0.0%
                         
Equity Securities                        
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate                 
American Community Homes, Inc. (warrant to purchase up to 9.0% of the equity) -  -(u) 10/9/2024  -   -   1,315   0.6%
               -   1,315   0.6%
Portfolio Company (a) Spread
Above
Index (b)
 Interest
Rate
  Acquisition
Date (c)
 Maturity  Principal  Amortized
Cost
  Fair
Value (d)
  % of Net
Assets (e)
 
Unitranche Secured Loans (o)                          
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable                          
Incipio, LLC (w) L+8.72% 10.41% PIK(x)  12/26/2014 8/22/2022   14,573  $14,549  $12,343   5.0%
Incipio, LLC (y) L+8.50% 10.19% PIK  3/9/2018 8/22/2022   3,815   3,815   3,750   1.5%
Incipio, LLC L+8.50% 10.19% PIK  7/6/2018 8/22/2022   1,621   1,621   1,606   0.6%
Incipio, LLC L+8.50% 10.19% PIK  4/17/2019 8/22/2022   692   692   686   0.3%
             20,701   20,677   18,385   7.4%
Total Non-Controlled Affiliate Unitranche Secured Loans            20,701   20,677   18,385   7.4%
                           
Junior Secured Loans                          
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable                          
Incipio, LLC (z) n/a 10.70% PIK(m)  6/18/2018 8/22/2022   3,766         0.0%
Incipio, LLC (aa) n/a 10.70% PIK(m)  6/18/2018 8/22/2022   7,194         0.0%
             10,960         0.0%
Services: Business                          
Curion Holdings, LLC (i) n/a 15.00% PIK(m)  8/17/2018 1/2/2023   1,720   1      0.0%
Curion Holdings, LLC (i) n/a 15.00% PIK(m)  8/17/2018 1/2/2023   44         0.0%
             1,764   1      0.0%
Total Non-Controlled Affiliate Junior Secured Loans            12,724   1      0.0%
                           
Equity Securities (s) (v)                          
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate                          
American Community Homes, Inc. (warrant to purchase up to 22.3% of the equity)  (t) 10/9/2014 12/18/2024            0.0%
                       0.0%
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable                          
Incipio, LLC (1,774 shares of Series C common units)  (t) 7/6/2018             0.0%
                       0.0%
Containers, Packaging & Glass                          
Summit Container Corporation (warrant to purchase up to 19.5% of the equity)  (t) 1/6/2014 1/6/2024            0.0%
                       0.0%
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals                          
SHI Holdings, Inc. (24 shares of common stock)  (t) 12/14/2016       27      0.0%
                 27      0.0%
Retail                          
Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (86 shares of common stock)  (t) 9/29/2017             0.0%
                       0.0%
Services: Business                          
Curion Holdings, LLC (58,779 shares of common stock)  (t) 8/17/2018             0.0%
                       0.0%
Services: Consumer                          
New England College of Business and Finance, LLC (20.8% of units)  (t) 6/21/2019       1,458   318   0.1%
                 1,458   318   0.1%
Total Non-Controlled Affiliate Equity Securities                1,485   318   0.1%
Total Non-Controlled Affiliate Company Investments            $72,274  $59,860   24.0%
                           
Controlled Affiliate Company Investments (ab)                          
Equity Securities                          
Investment Funds & Vehicles                          
MRCC Senior Loan Fund I, LLC (50.0% of the equity interests) (h)    10/31/2017      $42,150  $42,412   17.0%
Total Controlled Affiliate Equity Securities                42,150   42,412   17.0%
Total Controlled Affiliate Company Investments               $42,150  $42,412   17.0%
                           
TOTAL INVESTMENTS               $634,736  $616,231   247.1%

 

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MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - (continued)

December 31, 2016
2019

(in thousands, except for shares and units)

 

Portfolio Company (a) Spread
Above
Index (b)
 Interest
Rate
  Maturity Principal  Amortized
Cost
  Fair
Value (c)
  % of
Net Assets (d)
 
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable                        
Rocket Dog Brands, LLC - Common Units (75,502 units) -  -(u) -  -  -  -   0.0%
Rocket Dog Brands, LLC - Preferred Units (10 units) -  15.00% PIK(x)  -  -   967   -   0.0%
               967   -   0.0%
Containers, Packaging & Glass                        
Summit Container Corporation (warrant to purchase up to 19.50% of the equity) -  -(u) 1/6/2024  -   -   113   0.0%
               -   113   0.0%
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals                        
Rockdale Blackhawk, LLC - LLC Units (11.56% of the LLC interest) -  -  -  -   1,093   14,655   6.1%
SHI Holdings, Inc. (24 shares of common stock) -  -(u) -  -   27   469   0.2%
               1,120   15,124   6.3%
Total Non-Controlled Affiliate Equity Securities       2,087   16,552   6.9%
Total Non-Controlled Affiliate Company Investments      $36,999  $50,041   20.9%
                         
Controlled Affiliate Company Investments (y)                 
Senior Secured Loans                        
Retail                        
TPP Operating, Inc. L+6.00%  7.50%(k) 11/8/2018  9,370  $9,330  $1,799   0.7%
TPP Operating, Inc. L+6.00%  7.50%(k) 11/8/2018  4,344   4,344   4,344   1.8%
TPP Operating, Inc. L+9.61%  11.11%(k) 11/8/2018  2,756   2,756   2,756   1.1%
           16,470   16,430   8,899   3.6%
Total Controlled Affiliate Senior Secured Loans   16,470   16,430   8,899   3.6%
                         
Equity Securities                        
Retail                        
TPP Acquisition, Inc. (829 shares of common stock) -  -(u) -  -   -   -   0.0%
TPP Operating, Inc. (40 shares of common stock) -  -(u) -  -   3,255   -   0.0%
Total Controlled Affiliate Equity Securities       3,255   -   0.0%
Total Controlled Affiliate Company Investments      $19,685  $8,899   3.6%
                         
TOTAL INVESTMENTS             $413,242  $412,920   171.4%

Derivative Instruments

Foreign currency forward contracts

  Notional Amount  Notional Amount      Unrealized Gain 
Description to be Purchased  to be Sold  Counterparty Settlement Date (Loss) 
Foreign currency forward contract $133  £104  Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC 1/2/2020 $ (5)
Foreign currency forward contract $296  £231  Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC 2/28/2020  (10)
Foreign currency forward contract $35  £27  Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC 3/2/2020  (1)
Foreign currency forward contract $132  £103  Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC 4/1/2020  (5)
Foreign currency forward contract $130  £102  Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC 5/5/2020  (4)
Foreign currency forward contract $295  £230  Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC 5/29/2020  (10)
Foreign currency forward contract $34  £27  Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC 6/1/2020  (1)
Foreign currency forward contract $296  £230  Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC 8/28/2020  (10)
Foreign currency forward contract $35  £28  Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC 9/3/2020  (2)
Foreign currency forward contract $294  £229  Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC 11/30/2020  (10)
Foreign currency forward contract $34  £26  Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC 12/2/2020  (1)
              $(59)

 

 

(a)
(a)All of our investments are issued by eligible U.S. portfolio companies, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), unless otherwise noted. All of our investments are issued by U.S. portfolio companies unless otherwise noted.
(b)The majority of the investments bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR” or “L”) or Prime Rate (“Prime” or “P”) which reset daily, monthly, quarterly, or semiannually. For each such investment, the Company has provided the spread over LIBOR or Prime and the current contractual interest rate in effect at December 31, 2019. Certain investments are subject to a LIBOR or Prime interest rate floor, or rate cap.
(c)Except as otherwise noted, all of the Company’s portfolio company investments, which as of December 31, 2019 represented 247.1% of the Company’s net assets or 94.1% of the Company’s total assets, are subject to legal restrictions on sales.
(d)Because there is no readily available market value for these investments, the fair value of these investments is determined in good faith using significant unobservable inputs by our board of directors as required by the 1940 Act. (See Note 4 in the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.)
(e)Percentages are based on net assets of $249,357 as of December 31, 2019.
(f)All or a portion of this commitment was unfunded at December 31, 2019. As such, interest is earned only on the funded portion of this commitment.
(g)This delayed draw loan requires that certain financial covenants be met by the portfolio company prior to any fundings.
(h)This investment is treated as a non-qualifying investment under Section 55(a) of the 1940 Act. Under the 1940 Act, the Company may not acquire any non-qualifying asset unless, at the time the acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the Company’s total assets. As of December 31, 2019, non-qualifying assets totaled 19.6% of the Company’s total assets.
(i)All of this loan is held in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP, and is therefore not collateral to the Company’s revolving credit facility.
(j)This investment represents a note convertible to preferred shares of the borrower.
(k)This is an international company.
(l)This is a demand note with no stated maturity.
(m)This position was on non-accrual status as of December 31, 2019, meaning that the Company has ceased accruing interest income on the position. See Note 2 in the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements for additional information on the Company’s accounting policies.
(n)This loan is denominated in Great Britain pounds and is translated into U.S. dollars as of the valuation date.


MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - (continued)

December 31, 2019

(in thousands, except for InMobi Pte, Ltd. which is an international company headquartered in California.shares and units)

(b) The majority of the investments bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR” or “L”) or Prime Rate (“Prime” or “P”) which reset daily, monthly, quarterly, or semiannually. For each such investment, the Company has provided the spread over LIBOR or Prime and the current contractual interest rate in effect at December 31, 2016. Certain investments are subject to a LIBOR or Prime interest rate floor.

(c) Because there is no readily available market value for these investments, the fair value of these investments is determined in good faith using significant unobservable inputs by our board of directors as required by the Investment Company Act of 1940. (See Note 4 in the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.)

(d) Percentages are based on net assets of $240,850 as of December 31, 2016.

(e) All of this loan is held in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP and is therefore not collateral to the Company’s revolving credit facility.

(f) All or a portion of this commitment was unfunded at December 31, 2016. As such, interest is earned only on the funded portion of this commitment.

(g) This investment is treated as a non-qualifying investment under Section 55(a) of the 1940 Act. Under the 1940 Act, the Company may not acquire any non-qualifying asset unless, at the time the acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the Company’s total assets. As of December 31, 2016, non-qualifying assets totaled 2.20% of the Company’s total assets.

(h) A portion of this loan (principal of $2,271) is held in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP and is therefore not collateral to the Company’s revolving credit facility.

(i) This delayed draw loan requires that certain financial covenants be met by the portfolio company prior to any fundings.

(j) The PIK portion of the interest rate for Landpoint, LLC is structured as a fee paid upon the termination of the commitment. The fee currently accrues at 2.25% per annum.

(k) This position was on non-accrual status as of December 31, 2016, meaning that the Company has ceased recognizing interest income on the position. See Note 2 in the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements for additional information on the Company's accounting policies.

(l) A portion of the PIK interest rate for TRG, LLC is structured as a fee paid upon the termination of the commitment. The fee currently accrues at 4.30% per annum.

(m) A portion of this loan (principal of $4,660) is held in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP and is therefore not collateral to the Company’s revolving credit facility.

(n) A portion of the PIK interest rate for Vacation Innovations, LLC is structured as a fee paid upon the termination of the commitment. The fee currently accrues at 0.92% per annum.

(o) A portion of this loan (principal of $3,435) is held in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP and is therefore not collateral to the Company’s revolving credit facility.

(p) The PIK portion of the interest rate for Peerless Network, Inc. is structured as a fee paid upon the termination of the commitment. The fee currently accrues at 0.75% per annum.

(q) A portion of this loan (principal of $5,240) is held in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP and is therefore not collateral to the Company’s revolving credit facility.

(r) The sale of a portion of this loan does not qualify for sale accounting under ASC Topic 860 — Transfers and Servicing, and therefore, the entire unitranche loan asset remains in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments.

(s) The PIK portion of the interest rate for Gracelock Industries, LLC is structured as a fee paid upon the termination of the commitment. The fee currently accrues at 4.24% per annum.

(t) Represents less than 5% ownership of the portfolio company’s voting securities.

(u) Represents a non-income producing security.

(v) As defined in the 1940 Act, the Company is deemed to be an “Affiliated Person” of the portfolio company as it owns five percent or more of the portfolio company’s voting securities. See Note 5 in the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements for additional information on transactions in which the issuer was an Affiliated Person (but not a portfolio company that the Company is deemed to control).

(w) This is a demand note with no stated maturity.

(x) This position includes a PIK dividend and is currently on non-accrual status.

(y) As defined in the 1940 Act, the Company is deemed to be both an “Affiliated Person” of and to “Control” this portfolio company as it owns more than 25% in company’s voting securities. See Note 5 in the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements for additional information on transactions in which the issuer was both an Affiliated Person and a portfolio company that the Company is deemed to Control.

(o)The Company structures its unitranche secured loans as senior secured loans. The Company obtains security interests in the assets of these portfolio companies that serve as collateral in support of the repayment of these loans. This collateral may take the form of first-priority liens on the assets of a portfolio company. Generally, the Company syndicates a “first out” portion of the loan to an investor and retains a “last out” portion of the loan, in which case the “first out” portion of the loan will generally receive priority with respect to payments of principal, interest and any other amounts due thereunder. Unitranche structures combine characteristics of traditional first lien senior secured as well as second lien and subordinated loans and the Company’s unitranche secured loans will expose the Company to the risks associated with second lien and subordinated loans and may limit the Company’s recourse or ability to recover collateral upon a portfolio company’s bankruptcy. Unitranche secured loans typically provide for moderate loan amortization in the initial years of the facility, with the majority of the amortization deferred until loan maturity. Unitranche secured loans generally allow the borrower to make a large lump sum payment of principal at the end of the loan term, and there is a risk of loss if the borrower is unable to pay the lump sum or refinance the amount owed at maturity. In many cases the Company, together with its affiliates, are the sole or majority lender of these unitranche secured loans, which can afford the Company additional influence with a borrower in terms of monitoring and, if necessary, remediation in the event of underperformance.
(p)A portion of this loan (principal of $9,258) is held in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP, and is therefore not collateral to the Company’s revolving credit facility.
(q)A portion of this loan (principal of $525) is held in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP, and is therefore not collateral to the Company’s revolving credit facility.
(r)Represents less than 5% ownership of the portfolio company’s voting securities.
(s)Ownership of certain equity investments may occur through a holding company or partnership.
(t)Represents a non-income producing security.
(u)As of December 31, 2019, the Company was party to a subscription agreement with a commitment to fund an additional equity investment of $16.
(v)As defined in the 1940 Act, the Company is deemed to be an “Affiliated Person” of the portfolio company as it owns 5% or more of the portfolio company’s voting securities. See Note 5 in the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements for additional information on transactions in which the issuer was an Affiliated Person (but not a portfolio company that the Company is deemed to control).
(w)A portion of this loan (principal of $5,343) is held in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP, and is therefore not collateral to the Company’s revolving credit facility.
(x)A portion of the PIK interest rate for Incipio Technologies, Inc. is structured as a fee paid upon the termination of the commitment. The fee currently accrues at 0.22% per annum.
(y)A portion of this loan (principal of $48) is held in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP, and is therefore not collateral to the Company’s revolving credit facility.
(z)A portion of this loan (principal of $1,015) is held in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP, and is therefore not collateral to the Company’s revolving credit facility.
(aa)A portion of this loan (principal of $1,938) is held in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP, and is therefore not collateral to the Company’s revolving credit facility.
(ab)As defined in the 1940 Act, the Company is deemed to be both an “Affiliated Person” of and to “Control” this portfolio company as it owns more than 25% of the portfolio company’s voting securities. See Note 5 in the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements for additional information on transactions in which the issuer was both an Affiliated Person and a portfolio company that the Company is deemed to Control.

n/a - not applicable

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

Note 1. Organization and Principal Business

 

Monroe Capital Corporation (“Monroe Capital” and together(together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) was formed in February 2011 to act asis an externally managed, non-diversified, closed-end management investment company and has elected to be treatedregulated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Company had no substantive operating activities prior to October 24, 2012, the date of its initial public offering. Monroe Capital’sCompany’s investment objective is to maximize the total return to its stockholders in the form of current income and capital appreciation through investment in senior secured, junior secured and unitranche secured (a combination of senior secured and junior secured debt in the same facility in which the Company syndicates a “first out” portion of the loan to an investor and retains a “last out” portion of the loan) debt and, to a lesser extent, unsecured subordinated debt and equity investments. Monroe CapitalThe Company is managed by Monroe Capital BDC Advisors, LLC (“MC Advisors”), a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. In addition, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, Monroe Capitalthe Company has elected to be treated as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).

 

On February 28, 2014, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP (“MRCC SBIC”), a Delaware limited partnership, received a license from the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) to operate as a Small Business Investment Company (“SBIC”) under Section 301(c) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended. MRCC SBIC commenced operations on September 16, 2013. As of September 30, 2017, MRCC SBIC had $57,624 in leverageable capital and $92,100 in SBA-guaranteed debentures outstanding. See Note 7 for additional information.

On June 9, 2017, the Company closed a public offering of 3,000,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $15.00 per share, raising approximately $45,000 in gross proceeds. On June 14, 2017, pursuant to the underwriters’ exercise of the over-allotment option, the Company sold an additional 450,000 shares of its common stock, at a public offering price of $15.00 per share, and additional $6,750 in gross proceeds for a total of $51,750. Aggregate underwriters’ discounts and commissions were $2,070 and offering costs were $127, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $49,553.

 

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company and related financial information have been prepared pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Articles 6 orand 10 of Regulation S-X. The Company has determined it meets the definition of an investment company and follows the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946 Financial Services —  – Investment Companies (“ASC Topic 946”). Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Consolidation

 

As permitted under Regulation S-X and ASC Topic 946, the Company will generally not consolidate its investment in a portfolio company other than an investment company subsidiary or a controlled operating company whose business consists of providing services to the Company. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the results of the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, MRCC SBIC and its wholly-owned general partner MCC SBIC GP, LLC, MC Forest Park Lender,MRCC Holding Company I, LLC, MRCC Holding Company II, LLC, MRCC Holding Company III, LLC, MRCC Holding Company IV, LLC, MRCC Holding Company V, LLC, MRCC Holding Company VI, LLC, MRCC Holding Company VII, LLC and MC Reserve Lender,MRCC Holding Company VIII, LLC, in its consolidated financial statements. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. The Company does not consolidate its non-controlling interest in MRCC Senior Loan Fund I, LLC (“SLF”). See further description of the Company’s investment in SLF in Note 3.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The Company applies fair value to substantially all of its financial instruments in accordance with ASC Topic 820 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC Topic 820”). ASC Topic 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework used to measure fair value, and requires disclosures for fair value measurements, including the categorization of financial instruments into a three-level hierarchy based on the transparency of valuation inputs. See Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion regarding the fair value measurements and hierarchy.

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ASC Topic 820 requires disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments for which it is practical to estimate such value. The Company believes that the carrying amounts of its other financial instruments such as cash, receivables and payables approximate the fair value of such items due to the short maturity of such instruments.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

The Company’s revenue recognition policies are as follows:

 

Investments and related investment income:Interest and dividend income areis recorded on the accrual basis to the extent that the Company expects to collect such amounts. Interest income is accrued based upon the outstanding principal amount and contractual terms of debt and preferred equity investments. Interest is accrued on a daily basis. All other income is recorded into income when earned. The Company records prepayment fees and amendment fees on loans based on the determination of whether the fee is considered a yield enhancement or payment for a service. If the fee is considered a yield enhancement associated with a funding of cash on a loan, the fee is generally deferred and recognized into interest income using the effective interest method if captured in the cost basis or using the straight-line method if the loan is unfunded and therefore there is no cost basis. If the fee is not considered a yield enhancement because a service was provided, and the fee is payment for that service, the fee is deemed earned and recognized as fee income in the period earned.the service has been completed.

 

Dividend income on preferred equity securities is recorded as dividend income on an accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are payable by the portfolio company and are expected to be collected. Dividend income on common equity securities is recorded on the record date for private portfolio companies. Each distribution received from limited liability company (“LLC”) and limited partnership (“LP”) investments is evaluated to determine if the distribution should be recorded as dividend income or a return of capital. Generally, the Company will not record distributions from equity investments in LLCs and LPs as dividend income unless there are sufficient accumulated tax-basis earnings and profits in the LLC or LP prior to the applicable distribution. Distributions that are classified as a return of capital are recorded as a reduction in the cost basis of the investment. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company did not receive return of capital distributions from its equity investments and its investment in LLC equity interest in SLF. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company received return of capital distributions from its equity investments and its investment in LLC equity interest in SLF of $69 and $69, respectively.

The Company has certain investments in its portfolio that contain a payment-in-kind (“PIK”) provision, which represents contractual interest or dividends that are added to the principal balance and recorded as income. The Company stops accruing PIK interest or PIK dividends when it is determined that PIK interest or PIK dividends are no longer collectible. To maintain RIC tax treatment, and to avoid incurring corporate U.S. federal income tax, substantially all of this income must be paid out to stockholders in the form of distributions, even though the Company has not yet collected the cash.

 

Loan origination fees, original issue discount and market discount or premiums are capitalized, and the Company then amortizes such amounts using the effective interest method as interest income over the life of the investment. Unamortized discounts and loan origination fees totaled $5,571$4,599 and $6,192$6,279 as of September 30, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively. Upfront loan origination and closing fees received for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172020 totaled $755$94 and $2,732,$1,080, respectively. ForUpfront loan origination and closing fees received for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, upfront loan origination2019 totaled $883 and closing fees received totaled $694 and $2,190, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, interest income included $532 and $1,278 of accretion of loan origination fees, original issue discounts and market discounts or premiums, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, interest income included $383 and $1,137 of accretion of loan origination fees, original issue discounts and market discounts or premiums,$2,683, respectively. Upon the prepayment of a loan or debt security, any unamortized premium or discount or loan origination fees are recorded as interest income. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, interest income included $514 and $1,488 of unamortized discount or loan origination fees recorded as interest income upon prepayment of a loan or debt security, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, interest income included $227 and $836 of unamortized discount or loan origination fees recorded as interest income upon prepayment of a loan or debt security, respectively.

 

The Company has certain investments in its portfolio that contain a payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest provision, which represents contractual interest or dividends that are added tocomponents of the principal balance and recordedCompany’s investment income were as income. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, interest income included $345 and $1,363 of PIK interest, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, interest income included $600 and $1,430 of PIK interest, respectively. The Company stops accruing PIK interest when it is determined that PIK interest is no longer collectible. To maintain RIC tax treatment, and to avoid corporate tax, substantially all of this income must be paid out to stockholders in the form of distributions, even though the Company has not yet collected the cash.follows:

 

  Three months ended September 30, 
  2020  2019 
Interest income $10,179  $13,960 
PIK interest income  1,563   1,621 
Dividend income (1)  1,145   1,113 
Fee income  26   57 
Prepayment gain (loss)  192   218 
Accretion of discounts and amortization of premium  280   361 
Total investment income $13,385  $17,330 

  Nine months ended September 30, 
  2020  2019 
Interest income $35,689  $41,200 
PIK interest income  5,103   3,936 
Dividend income (2)  3,185   2,784 
Fee income  3,047   686 
Prepayment gain (loss)  1,045   422 
Accretion of discounts and amortization of premium  960   1,180 
Total investment income $49,029  $50,208 

(1)Includes PIK dividends of $45 and $13, respectively.
(2)Includes PIK dividends of $35 and $39, respectively.


Investment transactions are recorded on a trade-date basis. Realized gains or losses on portfolio investments are calculated based upon the difference between the net proceeds from the disposition and the amortized cost basis of the investment, without regard to unrealized gains andor losses previously recognized. Realized gains and losses are recorded within net realized gain (loss) on investments inon the consolidated statements of operations. Changes in the fair value of investments from the prior period, as determined by the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) through the application of the Company’s valuation policy, are included within net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments inon the consolidated statements of operations.

 

Non-accrual: Loans or preferred equity securities are placed on non-accrual status when principal, interest or dividend payments become materially past due, or when there is reasonable doubt that principal, interest or dividends will be collected. The Company generally reverses accrued interest when a loan is placed on non-accrual status. Additionally, any original issue discount and market discount are no longer accreted to interest income as of the date the 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. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past due principal, interest, or dividends are paid, and, in management’s judgment are likely to remain current. The fair value of the Company’s investments on non-accrual status totaled $9,124$27,091 and $10,394$34,052 at September 30, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively.

Partial loan sales: The Company follows the guidance in ASC Topic 860 — Transfers and Servicing (“ASC Topic 860”), when accounting for loan participations and other partial loan sales. Such guidance requires a participation or other partial loan sale to meet the definition of a “participating interest,” as defined in the guidance, in order for sale treatment to be allowed. Participations or other partial loan sales which do not meet the definition of a participating interest remain on the Company’s consolidated statements of assets and liabilities and the proceeds are recorded as a secured borrowing until the definition is met. For these partial loan sales, the interest earned on the entire loan balance is recorded within “interest income” and the interest earned by the buyer in the partial loan sale is recorded within “interest and other debt financing expenses” in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Changes in the fair value of secured borrowings from the prior period, as determined by the Board through the application of the Company’s valuation policy, are included as changes in unrealized gain (loss) on secured borrowings in the consolidated statements of operations. See Note 7 “Secured Borrowings” for additional information.

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Distributions

 

Distributions to common stockholders are recorded on the applicable record date. The amount, if any, to be distributed is determined by the Board each quarter and is generally based upon the earnings estimated by management. Net realized capital gains, if any, are generally distributed at least annually, although the Company may decide to retain such capital gains for investment.annually.

 

The determination of the tax attributes for the Company’s distributions is made annually, based upon its taxable income for the full year and distributions paid for the full year. Ordinary dividend distributions from a RIC do not qualify for the preferential tax rate on qualified dividend income from domestic corporations and qualified foreign corporations, except to the extent that the RIC received the income in the form of qualifying dividends from domestic corporations and qualified foreign corporations. The tax attributes for distributions will generally include both ordinary income and capital gains, but may also include qualified dividends or return of capital.

 

TheIn October 2012, the Company has adopted a dividend reinvestment plan (“DRIP”) that provides for the reinvestment of dividends on behalf of its stockholders, unless a stockholder has elected to receive dividends in cash. As a result, ifWhen the Company declares a cash dividend, the Company’s stockholders who have not “opted out” of the DRIP at least three days prior to the dividend payment date will have their cash dividend automatically reinvested into additional shares of the Company’s common stock. The Company has the option to satisfy the share requirements of the DRIP through the issuance of new shares of common stock or through open market purchases of common stock by the DRIP plan administrator. Newly issued shares are valued based upon the final closing price of the Company’s common stock on a date determined by the Board. Shares purchased in the open market to satisfy the DRIP requirements will be valued based upon the average price of the applicable shares purchased by the DRIP plan administrator, before any associated brokerage or other costs. See Note 8 regarding distributions for additional information.

Earnings per Share

In accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 260 —Earnings per Share (“ASC Topic 260”), basic earnings per share is computed by dividing earnings available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. The weighted average shares outstanding utilized in the calculation of earnings per share take into account share issues on the issuance date and the Company’s repurchases of its common stock on the repurchase date. See Note 9 for additional information on the Company’s share activity. For the periods presented in these consolidated financial statements, there were no potentially dilutive common shares issued.distributions.

 

Segments

 

In accordance with ASC Topic 280 Segment Reporting, the Company has determined that it has a single reporting segment and operating unit structure.

 

Cash

 

The Company deposits its cash in a financial institution and, at times, such balances may be in excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limits.

 

Restricted Cash

 

Restricted cash includes amounts held within MRCC SBIC. Cash held within an SBIC is generally restricted to the originations of new loans from the SBIC and the payment of SBA debentures and related interest expense.

 


Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs

 

Deferred financing costs represent fees and other direct incremental costs incurred in connection with the Company’s borrowings. As of September 30, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, the Company had unamortized deferred financing costs of $4,524$7,566 and $3,945,$8,053, respectively, presented as a direct reduction of the carrying amount of debt on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities. These amounts are amortized and included in interest expense inand other debt financing expenses on the consolidated statements of operations over the estimated average life of the borrowings. Amortization of deferred financing costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172020 was $274$582 and $760,$1,586, respectively. Amortization of deferred financing costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20162019 was $222$473 and $603,$1,374, respectively.

 

Offering Costs

 

Offering costs include, among other things, fees paid in relation to legal, accounting, regulatory and printing work completed in preparation of debt and equity offerings. Offering costs from equity offerings are charged against the proceeds from equity offeringsthe offering within the consolidated statements of changes in net assets. Offering costs from debt offerings are reclassified to unamortized deferred financing costs on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities as noted above. As of September 30, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, other assets on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities included $308$554 and $281,$378, respectively, of deferred offering costs which will be charged against the proceeds from future debt or equity offerings when received.completed.

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Investments Denominated in Foreign Currency

 

As of both September 30, 2017,2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company held an investmentinvestments in onetwo portfolio companycompanies that waswere denominated in Great Britain pounds.

 

At each balance sheet date, portfolio company investments denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using the spot exchange rate on the last business day of the period. Purchases and sales of foreign portfolio company investments, and any income from such investments, are translated into U.S. dollars using the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.

 

Although the fair values of foreign portfolio company investments and the fluctuation in such fair values are translated into U.S. dollars using the applicable foreign exchange rates described above, the Company does not isolate thatthe portion of the change in fair valuesvalue resulting from foreign currency exchange rates fluctuations from the change in fair valuesvalue of the underlying investment. All fluctuations in fair value are included in net change in unrealized gain (loss) ofon investments inon the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.

 

Investments denominated in foreign currencies and foreign currency transactions may involve certain consideration and risks not typically associated with those of domestic origin, including unanticipated movements in the value of the foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar.

Derivative Instruments

The Company may enter into foreign currency forward contracts to reduce the Company’s exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. In a foreign currency forward contract, the Company agrees to receive or deliver a fixed quantity of one currency for another, at a pre-determined price at a future date. Foreign currency forward contracts are marked-to-market based on the difference between the forward rate and the exchange rate at the current period end. Unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts are recorded on the Company’s consolidated statements of assets and liabilities by counterparty on a net basis.

The Company does not utilize hedge accounting and as such values its foreign currency forward contracts at fair value with the change in unrealized gain or loss recorded in net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts and the realized gain or loss recorded in net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company has elected to be treated as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code and operates in a manner so as to qualify for the tax treatment available to RICs. To maintain qualification as a RIC, the Company must, among other things, meet certain source-of-income and asset diversification requirements and distribute to stockholders, for each taxable year, at least 90% of the Company’s “investment company taxable income,” which is generally the Company’s net ordinary income plus the excess, if any, of realized net short-term capital gains over realized net long-term capital losses. If the Company qualifies as a RIC and satisfies the annual distribution requirement, the Company will not have to pay corporate-level federal income taxes on any income that the Company distributes to its stockholders. The Company intends to make distributions in an amount sufficient to maintain RIC status each year and to avoid any federal income taxes on income. The Company willis also be subject to nondeductible federal excise taxes if the Company does not distribute at least 98% of net ordinary income, 98.2% of any capital gain net income, if any, and any recognized and undistributed income from prior years for which it paid no federal income taxes. To the extent that the Company determines that its estimated current year annual taxable income may exceed estimated current year dividend distributions, the Company accrues excise tax, if any, calculated as 4% of the estimated excess taxable income, if any, as taxable income is earned. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, $100 and $100, respectively, were2020, the Company recorded a net expense on the consolidated statements of operations of $125 and $270, respectively, for U.S. federal excise tax. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company recorded a net expense on the consolidated statements of operations of zero and $10, respectively, for U.S. federal excise tax. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company had payables of $208 and $23 for excise taxes, respectively, which were included in accounts payable and accrued expenses on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities.


Certain of the Company’s consolidated subsidiaries may be subject to U.S. federal and state corporate-level income taxes. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, $3422020, the Company recorded a net tax expense of zero and $429,$2, respectively, were recorded on the consolidated statements of operations for U.S. federal excise taxes.these subsidiaries. For both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company recorded a net tax expense of zero on the consolidated statements of operations for these subsidiaries. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, payables for corporate-level income taxes of zero and $7, respectively, were included in accounts payable and accrued expenses on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities.

 

The Company accounts for income taxes in conformity with ASC Topic 740 Income Taxes (“ASC Topic 740”). ASC Topic 740 provides guidelines for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the consolidated financial statements. ASC Topic 740 requires the evaluation of tax positions taken in the course of preparing the Company’s tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” to be sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax benefits of positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold would be recorded as a tax expense in the current year. It is the Company’s policy to recognize accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax benefits in income tax expense. There were noThe Company did not take any material uncertain income tax positions through September 30, 2017.2020. The 20132016 through 20162019 tax years remain subject to examination by U.S. federal and state tax authorities.

 

Subsequent Events

 

The Company has evaluated the need for disclosures and/or adjustments resulting from subsequent events through the date the consolidated financial statements were issued and such disclosure is included in Note 12. Other than what was disclosed in Note 12, thereissued. There have been no subsequent events that occurred during such period that would require disclosure in this Form 10-Q or would be required to be recognized in the consolidated financial statements as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2017.2020.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In May 2014,August 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09,Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC Topic 606) (“ASU 2014-09”2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework – Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement (“ASU 2018-13”). The core principleprimary objective of ASU 2014-092018-13 is that an entity should recognize revenue to depictimprove the transfereffectiveness of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchangedisclosure requirements for those goods or services. To achieve that core principle, an entity should apply the following steps: Step 1: Identify the contract(s) with a customer. Step 2: Identify the performance obligationsfair value measurements in the contract. Step 3: Determine the transaction price. Step 4: Allocate the transaction pricenotes to the performance obligations in the contract. Step 5: Recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation.

financial statements. ASU 2014-09 also specified the accounting2018-13 is effective for some costs to obtain or fulfill a contract with a customer. In addition, ASU 2014-09 requires that an entity disclose sufficient information to enable users of financial statements to understand the nature, amount, timinginterim and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The initial effective date of ASU 2014-09 was for fiscalannual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. However, in August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14,Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date, which deferred the effective date to fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Management is currently evaluating the impact these changes will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

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In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01,Financial Instruments — Overall (Subtopic 825-10):Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (“ASU 2016-01”). ASU 2016-01 retains many current requirements for the classification and measurement of financial instruments; however, it significantly revises an entity’s accounting related to (1) the classification and measurement of investments in equity securities and (2) the presentation of certain fair value changes for financial liabilities measured at fair value. ASU 2016-01 also amends certain disclosure requirements associated with the fair value of financial instruments. This guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and2019, although early adoption is permitted. The Company has adopted ASU 2018-13 and the adoption did not permitted for public business entities. Management is currently evaluating thehave a significant impact these changes will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

 

In October 2016,March 2020, the U.S. SecuritiesFASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (“ASU 2020-04”). The amendments in ASU 2020-04 provide optional expedients and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new rulesexceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and amended rules (together “final rules”) intended to modernizeother transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The standard is effective as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. Management is currently evaluating the reporting and disclosuresimpact of information by registered investment companies. In part, the final rules amend Regulation S-X and require standardized, enhanced disclosure about derivatives in investment company financial statements, as well as other amendments. The compliance date for the amendments to Regulation S-X was August 1, 2017. The Company has adopted the final rules, as applicable, and the revised presentation is reflected inoptional guidance on the Company’s consolidated financial statements forand disclosures. The Company did not utilize the periods presented.optional expedients and exceptions provided by ASU 2020-04 during the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

 

The SEC recently adopted a final rule under SEC Release No. 34-88365 (the “Final Rule”), amending the accelerated filer and large accelerated filer definitions in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2. The amendments include a provision under which a BDC will be excluded from the “accelerated filer” and “large accelerated filer” definitions if the BDC has (1) less than $700,000 in public float, and (2) annual investment income of less than $100,000. In November 2016,addition, BDCs are subject to the FASB issued ASU 2016-18,Statementsame transition provisions for accelerated filer and large accelerated filer status as other issuers, but instead substituting investment income for revenue. The amendments will reduce the number of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash (“ASU 2016-18”). ASU 2016-18 requires thatissuers required to comply with the statements of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. Therefore, amounts generally described as restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents should be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts shownauditor attestation on the statementsinternal control over financial reporting requirement provided under Section 404(b) of cash flows.the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The new guidance is effective forFinal Rule applies to annual and interim periods, beginningreport filings due on or after December 15, 2017, and early adoption is permitted and is to be applied on a retrospective basis.April 27, 2020. The Company has adopted ASU 2016-18 and the revised presentation is reflected in the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the periods presented.currently assessing this Final Rule, but believes it will no longer be an accelerated filer.

 

Note 3. Investments

 

The following tables show the composition of the Company’s investment portfolio, at amortized cost and fair value (with corresponding percentage of total portfolio investments):

 

 September 30, 2017  December 31, 2016  September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 
Amortized Cost:                         
Senior secured loans $338,448   76.9% $280,324   67.8% $432,878 75.1% $485,871 76.6%
Unitranche loans  44,776   10.2   57,361   13.9 
Unitranche secured loans 67,601 11.7 78,312 12.3 
Junior secured loans  40,402   9.2   61,674   14.9  13,543 2.4 13,923 2.2 
LLC equity interest in SLF 42,150 7.3 42,150 6.6 
Equity securities  16,296   3.7   13,883   3.4   20,168  3.5  14,480  2.3 
Total $439,922   100.0% $413,242   100.0% $576,340  100.0% $634,736  100.0%

 

 September 30, 2017  December 31, 2016  September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 
Fair Value:                         
Senior secured loans $327,984   76.1% $275,253   66.7% $401,081 76.8% $475,157 77.1%
Unitranche loans  44,592   10.4   51,638   12.5 
Unitranche secured loans 55,276 10.6 76,247 12.4 
Junior secured loans  38,555   8.9   59,366   14.4  12,765 2.4 13,676 2.2 
LLC equity interest in SLF 37,524 7.2 42,412 6.9 
Equity securities  19,966   4.6   26,663   6.4   15,621  3.0  8,739  1.4 
Total $431,097   100.0% $412,920   100.0% $522,267  100.0% $616,231  100.0%

 

The following tables show the composition of the Company’s investment portfolio by geographic region, at amortized cost and fair value (with corresponding percentage of total portfolio investments). The geographic composition is determined by the location of the corporate headquarters of the portfolio company, which may not be indicative of the primary source of the portfolio company’s business:

 

 September 30, 2017  December 31, 2016  September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 
Amortized Cost:                         
International $4,809   1.1% $6,667   1.6% $19,336 3.3% $21,474 3.4%
Midwest  61,311   14.0   59,710   14.5  154,980 26.9 135,258 21.3 
Northeast  123,686   28.1   105,482   25.5  131,732 22.9 160,184 25.3 
South        2,425   0.6 
Southeast  69,641   15.8   60,719   14.7  141,016 24.5 150,486 23.7 
Southwest  50,681   11.5   50,562   12.2  21,204 3.7 57,971 9.1 
West  129,794   29.5   127,677   30.9   108,072  18.7  109,363  17.2 
Total $439,922   100.0% $413,242   100.0% $576,340  100.0% $634,736  100.0%

 

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 September 30, 2017  December 31, 2016  September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 
Fair Value:                         
International $5,023   1.2% $6,636   1.6% $19,153 3.7% $21,760 3.5%
Midwest  60,373   14.0   60,579   14.7  144,539 27.7 127,532 20.7 
Northeast  124,326   28.8   108,188   26.2  116,755 22.4 147,673 24.0 
South        2,445   0.6 
Southeast  70,959   16.5   61,128   14.8  135,909 26.0 147,634 23.9 
Southwest  44,416   10.3   54,263   13.1  23,139 4.4 68,205 11.1 
West  126,000   29.2   119,681   29.0   82,772  15.8  103,427  16.8 
Total $431,097   100.0% $412,920   100.0% $522,267  100.0% $616,231  100.0%

 

The following tables show the composition of the Company’s investment portfolio by industry, at amortized cost and fair value (with corresponding percentage of total portfolio investments):

 

 September 30, 2017  December 31, 2016  September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 
Amortized Cost:                         
Aerospace & Defense $4,940   1.1% $9,524   2.3%
Automotive        12,496   3.0  $9,567 1.6% $7,773 1.2%
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate  46,126   10.5   34,912   8.4  73,350 12.7 81,183 12.8 
Beverage, Food & Tobacco  17,931   4.1   18,068   4.4  26,384 4.6 16,657 2.6 
Capital Equipment 13,665 2.4   
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber  8,729   2.0   3,949   1.0  28,618 5.0 29,683 4.7 
Construction & Building  17,777   4.0   18,282   4.4  18,019 3.1 30,695 4.8 
Consumer Goods: Durable  11,762   2.7   3,600   0.9  25,211 4.4 22,148 3.5 
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable  24,888   5.7   35,567   8.6  25,861 4.5 22,639 3.6 
Containers, Packaging & Glass  5,052   1.2   3,582   0.9  5,087 0.9 8,744 1.4 
Energy: Oil & Gas  2,376   0.5   7,819   1.9    4,296 0.7 
Environmental Industries  3,541   0.8   3,675   0.9  12,222 2.1 12,182 1.9 
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals  57,126   13.0   41,584   10.1  42,700 7.4 54,024 8.5 
High Tech Industries  36,606   8.3   19,746   4.8  78,078 13.5 91,409 14.4 
Hotels, Gaming & Leisure  41,692   9.5   37,860   9.2 
Investment Funds & Vehicles 42,150 7.3 42,150 6.6 
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing  12,771   2.9   11,781   2.8  28,399 4.9 25,741 4.1 
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription  16,174   3.7   17,527   4.2  1,987 0.3 1,475 0.2 
Media: Diversified & Production  4,945   1.1   4,938   1.2  6,707 1.2 10,523 1.7 
Metals & Mining        5,219   1.3 
Retail  56,650   12.9   48,488   11.7  32,065 5.6 30,621 4.8 
Services: Business  26,983   6.1   38,806   9.4  78,701 13.7 109,208 17.2 
Services: Consumer  20,954   4.8   24,608   5.9  17,157 3.0 25,552 4.0 
Telecommunications  3,268   0.7   3,431   0.8 
Utilities: Electric  2,758   0.6   2,964   0.7 
Wholesale  16,873   3.8   4,816   1.2   10,412  1.8  8,033  1.3 
Total $439,922   100.0% $413,242   100.0% $576,340  100.0% $634,736  100.0%

 

 September 30, 2017  December 31, 2016  September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 
Fair Value:                         
Aerospace & Defense $5,028   1.2% $10,601   2.6%
Automotive        7,514   1.8  $9,596 1.8% $7,787 1.3%
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate  46,912   10.9   37,130   9.0  72,136 13.8 76,351 12.4 
Beverage, Food & Tobacco  17,788   4.1   16,794   4.1  20,540 3.9 15,634 2.5 
Capital Equipment 13,801 2.6   
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber  8,864   2.1   4,040   1.0  27,444 5.3 29,509 4.8 
Construction & Building  17,933   4.2   18,602   4.5  18,181 3.5 30,887 5.0 
Consumer Goods: Durable  11,952   2.8   3,620   0.9  22,397 4.3 21,237 3.4 
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable  19,462   4.5   32,000   7.7  14,457 2.8 20,365 3.3 
Containers, Packaging & Glass  4,919   1.1   3,663   0.9  5,138 1.0 8,377 1.4 
Energy: Oil & Gas  2,346   0.5   7,803   1.9    4,306 0.7 
Environmental Industries  3,644   0.8   3,768   0.9  12,229 2.3 12,001 1.9 
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals  66,275   15.4   56,435   13.7  37,475 7.2 62,727 10.2 
High Tech Industries  36,085   8.4   18,899   4.6  76,175 14.6 90,385 14.7 
Hotels, Gaming & Leisure  42,738   9.9   38,010   9.2 
Investment Funds & Vehicles 37,524 7.2 42,412 6.9 
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing  13,356   3.1   11,742   2.8  28,210 5.4 26,333 4.3 
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription  16,466   3.8   18,046   4.4  2,022 0.4 1,491 0.2 
Media: Diversified & Production  5,006   1.2   4,938   1.2  6,749 1.3 10,652 1.7 
Metals & Mining        5,268   1.3 
Retail  40,740   9.5   38,147   9.2  17,310 3.3 16,998 2.8 
Services: Business  27,264   6.3   40,164   9.7  77,145 14.8 108,704 17.6 
Services: Consumer  21,170   4.9   24,807   6.0  13,261 2.5 22,051 3.6 
Telecommunications  3,333   0.8   3,430   0.8 
Utilities: Electric  2,801   0.6   2,999   0.7 
Wholesale  17,015   3.9   4,500   1.1   10,477  2.0  8,024  1.3 
Total $431,097   100.0% $412,920   100.0% $522,267  100.0% $616,231  100.0%

MRCC Senior Loan Fund I, LLC

The Company co-invests with NLV Financial Corporation (“NLV”) in senior secured loans and equity securities through SLF, an unconsolidated Delaware LLC. SLF is capitalized as underlying investment transactions are completed, taking into account available debt and equity commitments available for funding these investments. All portfolio and investment decisions in respect to SLF must be approved by the SLF investment committee, consisting of one representative from the Company and one representative from NLV. SLF may cease making new investments upon notification of either member but operations will continue until all investments have been sold or paid-off in the normal course of business. Investments held by SLF are measured at fair value using the same valuation methodologies as described in Note 4. The Company’s investment is illiquid in nature as SLF does not allow for withdrawal from the LLC or the sale of a member’s interest unless approved by the board members of SLF. The full withdrawal of a member would result in an orderly wind-down of SLF.

SLF’s profits and losses are allocated to the Company and NLV in accordance with their respective ownership interests. As of both September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company and NLV each owned 50.0% of the LLC equity interests of SLF. As of both September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, SLF had $100,000 in equity commitments from its members (in the aggregate), of which $84,300 was funded.

As of both September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company had committed to fund $50,000 of LLC equity interest subscriptions to SLF. As of both September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, $42,150 of the Company’s LLC equity interest subscriptions to SLF had been called and contributed, net of return of capital distributions subject to recall.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company received $1,100 and $3,150 of dividend income from its LLC equity interest in SLF, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company received dividend income of $1,100 and $2,745 from its LLC equity interest in SLF, respectively.

SLF has a senior secured revolving credit facility (as amended, the “SLF Credit Facility”) with Capital One, N.A., through its wholly-owned subsidiary MRCC Senior Loan Fund I Financing SPV, LLC (“SLF SPV”), which as of September 30, 2020 allowed SLF SPV to borrow up to $170,000 at any one time, subject to leverage and borrowing base restrictions. Borrowings under the SLF Credit Facility bear interest at an annual rate of LIBOR (three-month) plus 2.25%. The maturity date on the SLF Credit Facility is March 22, 2023.

SLF does not pay any fees to MC Advisors or its affiliates; however, SLF has entered into an administration agreement with Monroe Capital Management Advisors, LLC (“MC Management”), pursuant to which certain loan servicing and administrative functions are delegated to MC Management. SLF may reimburse MC Management for its allocable share of overhead and other expenses incurred by MC Management. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, SLF incurred $51 and $157, respectively, of allocable expenses. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, SLF incurred $51 and $144, respectively, of allocable expenses. There are no agreements or understandings by which the Company guarantees any SLF obligations.

As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, SLF had total assets at fair value of $216,712 and $245,469, respectively. As of September 30, 2020, SLF had one portfolio company investment on non-accrual status with a fair value of $1,093. As of December 31, 2019, SLF had no portfolio company investments on non-accrual status. The portfolio companies in SLF are in industries and geographies similar to those in which the Company may invest directly. Additionally, as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, SLF had $2,055 and $4,861, respectively, in outstanding commitments to fund investments under undrawn revolvers and delayed draw commitments.


Below is a summary of SLF’s portfolio, followed by a listing of the individual investments in SLF’s portfolio as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

  As of 
  September 30, 2020  December 31, 2019 
Senior secured loans (1)  221,229   243,778 
Weighted average current interest rate on senior secured loans (2)  5.8%  7.0%
Number of borrowers in SLF  59   64 
Largest portfolio company investment (1)  6,808   6,860 
Total of five largest portfolio company investments (1)  27,103   28,880 

 

(1)23Represents outstanding principal amount, excluding unfunded commitments.
(2)Computed as the (a) annual stated interest rate on accruing senior secured loans divided by (b) total senior secured loans at outstanding principal amount.

 


MRCC SENIOR LOAN FUND I, LLC

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited)

September 30, 2020

Portfolio Company (a) Spread Above
Index (b)
  Interest
Rate (b)
  Maturity Principal  Fair
Value
 
Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Company Investments                 
Senior Secured Loans                 
Aerospace & Defense                 
Bromford Industries Limited  (c) L+5.25%   6.25% 11/5/2025  2,779  $2,666 
Bromford Industries Limited  (c) L+5.25%   6.25% 11/5/2025  1,853   1,778 
Trident Maritime SH, Inc. L+5.50%   6.50% 6/4/2024  4,412   4,346 
Trident Maritime SH, Inc. (Revolver) (d) L+5.50%   6.50% 6/4/2024  340    
            9,384   8,790 
Automotive                 
Truck-Lite Co., LLC L+6.25%   7.25% 12/14/2026  1,731   1,705 
Truck-Lite Co., LLC (Delayed Draw) (d) L+6.25%   7.25% 12/14/2026  256    
Wheel Pros, LLC L+4.75%   4.90% 4/4/2025  4,894   4,806 
            6,881   6,511 
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate                 
Avison Young (USA), Inc. (c) L+5.00%   5.22% 1/30/2026  4,913   4,661 
Harbour Benefit Holdings, Inc. (fka Zenith Merger Sub, Inc.) L+5.25%   6.25% 12/13/2024  4,664   4,559 
Harbour Benefit Holdings, Inc. (fka Zenith Merger Sub, Inc.) (Delayed Draw) (d) L+5.25%   6.25% 12/13/2024  264   101 
Lightbox Intermediate, L.P. L+5.00%   5.15% 5/11/2026  4,938   4,715 
Minotaur Acquisition, Inc. L+5.00%   5.15% 3/27/2026  2,955   2,827 
Nuvei Technologies Corp. (c) L+5.00%   6.00% 9/26/2025  821   823 
            18,555   17,686 
Beverage, Food & Tobacco                 
CBC Restaurant Corp. L+6.50%   2.00% Cash/
5.50% PIK
(e) 11/10/2022  2,578   980 
CBC Restaurant Corp. (Delayed Draw) (d) L+6.50%   2.00% Cash/
5.50% PIK
(e) 11/10/2022  370   113 
SW Ingredients Holdings, LLC L+4.25%   5.25% 7/3/2025  3,666   3,629 
            6,614   4,722 
Capital Equipment                 
Analogic Corporation L+5.25%   6.25% 6/24/2024  4,812   4,812 
            4,812   4,812 
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber                 
Polymer Solutions Group L+7.00%   8.00% 6/30/2021  1,225   1,199 
            1,225   1,199 
Construction & Building                 
ISC Purchaser, LLC L+5.00%   6.00% 7/11/2025  4,950   4,908 
The Cook & Boardman Group, LLC L+5.75%   6.75% 10/20/2025  2,948   2,859 
            7,898   7,767 
Consumer Goods: Durable                 
International Textile Group, Inc. L+5.00%   5.37% 5/1/2024  1,770   1,455 
            1,770   1,455 
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable                 
PH Beauty Holdings III, Inc. L+5.00%   5.19% 9/26/2025  2,449   1,984 
            2,449   1,984 
Containers, Packaging & Glass                 
Liqui-Box Holdings, Inc. L+4.50%   5.50% 2/26/2027  4,323   3,674 
Polychem Acquisition, LLC L+5.00%   5.15% 3/17/2025  2,955   2,951 
Port Townsend Holdings Company, Inc. L+4.75%   5.75% 4/3/2024  4,697   4,274 
PVHC Holding Corp. L+4.75%   5.75% 8/5/2024  3,259   2,721 
            15,234   13,620 


MRCC SENIOR LOAN FUND I, LLC

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – (continued)

(unaudited)

September 30, 2020

Portfolio Company (a) Spread Above
Index (b)
  Interest
Rate (b)
  Maturity Principal  Fair
Value
 
Energy: Oil & Gas                 
Drilling Info Holdings, Inc. L+4.25%   4.40% 7/30/2025  4,574  $4,186 
Offen, Inc. L+5.00%   5.15% 6/22/2026  2,418   2,277 
Offen, Inc. (Delayed Draw) (d) L+5.00%   5.15% 6/22/2026  885    
            7,877   6,463 
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals                 
LSCS Holdings, Inc. L+4.25%   4.47% 3/17/2025  2,305   2,189 
LSCS Holdings, Inc. L+4.25%   4.47% 3/17/2025  595   565 
P&L Developments, LLC L+7.50%   9.50% 6/28/2024  2,959   2,944 
Radiology Partners, Inc. L+4.25%   5.29% 7/9/2025  4,760   4,580 
            10,619   10,278 
High Tech Industries                 
AQA Acquisition Holding, Inc. L+4.25%   5.25% 5/24/2023  3,266   3,266 
Corel, Inc. (c) L+5.00%   5.26% 7/2/2026  3,925   3,832 
LW Buyer, LLC L+5.00%   5.15% 12/30/2024  4,938   4,888 
TGG TS Acquisition Company L+6.50%   6.64% 12/12/2025  3,985   3,950 
            16,114   15,936 
Hotels, Gaming & Leisure                 
Excel Fitness Holdings, Inc. L+5.25%   6.25% 10/7/2025  4,218   3,817 
North Haven Spartan US Holdco, LLC L+5.00%   6.00% 6/6/2025  2,327   1,839 
Tait, LLC L+5.00%   5.30% 3/28/2025  4,178   3,685 
Tait, LLC (Revolver) P+4.00%   7.25% 3/28/2025  769   715 
            11,492   10,056 
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing                 
Cadent, LLC L+5.50%   6.50% 9/11/2023  4,728   4,622 
Cadent, LLC (Revolver) (d) L+5.50%   6.50% 9/11/2023  167    
Digital Room Holdings, Inc. L+5.00%   5.27% 5/21/2026  4,373   3,925 
Monotype Imaging Holdings, Inc. L+5.50%   6.50% 10/9/2026  4,938   4,638 
            14,206   13,185 
Media: Diversified & Production                 
Research Now Group, Inc. and Survey Sampling International, LLC L+5.50%   6.50% 12/20/2024  6,808   6,481 
Stats Intermediate Holding, LLC L+5.25%   5.40% 7/10/2026  4,963   4,900 
The Octave Music Group, Inc. L+6.00%   6.25% Cash/
0.75% PIK
  5/29/2025  4,914   4,349 
            16,685   15,730 
Services: Business                 
AQ Carver Buyer, Inc. L+5.00%   6.00% 9/23/2025  4,950   4,727 
CHA Holdings, Inc. L+4.50%   5.50% 4/10/2025  2,007   1,877 
CHA Holdings, Inc. L+4.50%   5.50% 4/10/2025  423   396 
Eliassen Group, LLC L+4.25%   4.40% 11/5/2024  3,021   2,883 
Engage2Excel, Inc. L+8.00%   7.00% Cash/
2.00% PIK
  3/7/2023  4,288   4,125 
Engage2Excel, Inc. L+8.00%   7.00% Cash/
2.00% PIK
  3/7/2023  771   741 
Engage2Excel, Inc. (Revolver) (d) L+8.00%   7.00% Cash/
2.00% PIK
  3/7/2023  546   359 
GI Revelation Acquisition, LLC L+5.00%   5.15% 4/16/2025  1,369   1,324 
Legility, LLC L+6.00%   7.00% 12/17/2025  4,938   4,797 
Orbit Purchaser, LLC L+4.50%   5.50% 10/21/2024  2,463   2,358 
Orbit Purchaser, LLC L+4.50%   5.50% 10/21/2024  1,902   1,821 
Orbit Purchaser, LLC L+4.50%   5.50% 10/21/2024  556   532 
Output Services Group, Inc. L+4.50%   4.69% 3/27/2024  4,877   3,625 
SIRVA Worldwide, Inc. L+5.50%   5.65% 8/4/2025  1,913   1,597 
Teneo Holdings, LLC L+5.25%   6.25% 7/11/2025  4,950   4,795 
The Kleinfelder Group, Inc. L+4.75%   5.75% 11/29/2024  2,456   2,407 
            41,430   38,364 


MRCC SENIOR LOAN FUND I, LLC

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – (continued)

(unaudited)

September 30, 2020

Portfolio Company (a) Spread Above
Index (b)
  Interest
Rate (b)
  Maturity Principal  Fair
Value
 
Services: Consumer                 
Cambium Learning Group, Inc. L+4.50%   4.72% 12/18/2025  4,912  $4,863 
LegalZoom.com, Inc. L+4.50%   4.65% 11/21/2024  2,701   2,683 
            7,613   7,546 
Telecommunications                 
Intermedia Holdings, Inc. L+6.00%   7.00% 7/21/2025  1,801   1,795 
Mavenir Systems, Inc. L+6.00%   7.00% 5/8/2025  3,910   3,900 
            5,711   5,695 
Transportation: Cargo                 
GlobalTranz Enterprises, LLC L+5.00%   5.16% 5/15/2026  3,271   2,723 
            3,271   2,723 
Utilities: Oil & Gas                 
NGS US Finco, LLC L+4.25%   5.25% 10/1/2025  1,717   1,451 
            1,717   1,451 
Wholesale                 
BMC Acquisition, Inc. L+5.25%   6.25% 12/30/2024  4,863   4,738 
HALO Buyer, Inc. L+4.50%   5.50% 6/30/2025  4,887   4,447 
PT Intermediate Holdings III, LLC L+5.50%   6.50% 10/15/2025  1,985   1,856 
            11,735   11,041 
                  
Total Senior Secured Loan Investments              $207,014 
                  
Equity Securities                 
Beverage, Food & Tobacco                 
CBC Restaurant Corp. (warrant to purchase up to 0.4% of the equity)    (f) 6/30/2027    $ 
                  
Total Equity Securities              $ 
                  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS              $207,014 

(a)All investments are U.S. companies unless otherwise noted.
(b)The majority of investments bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR” or “L”) or Prime (“P”) which reset daily, monthly, quarterly or semiannually. The Company has provided the spread over LIBOR or Prime and the current contractual rate of interest in effect at September 30, 2020. Certain investments are subject to a LIBOR or Prime interest rate floor.
(c)This is an international company.
(d)All or a portion of this commitment was unfunded as of September 30, 2020. As such, interest is earned only on the funded portion of this commitment. Principal reflects the commitment outstanding.
(e)This position was on non-accrual status as of September 30, 2020, meaning that the Company has ceased accruing interest income on the position.
(f)Represents a non-income producing security.


MRCC SENIOR LOAN FUND I, LLC

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

December 31, 2019

Portfolio Company (a) Spread Above
Index (b)
 Interest
Rate (b)
  Maturity Principal  Fair
Value
 
Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Company Investments                 
Senior Secured Loans                 
Aerospace & Defense                 
Bromford Industries Limited (e) L+5.25%   7.14% 11/5/2025  2,800  $2,772 
Bromford Industries Limited (e) L+5.25%   7.14% 11/5/2025  1,867   1,848 
IMIA Holdings, Inc. L+4.50%   6.44% 10/28/2024  4,277   4,277 
IMIA Holdings, Inc. (Revolver) (c) L+4.50%   6.44% 10/28/2024  680    
MAG Aerospace Industries, Inc. L+4.75%   6.55% 6/6/2025  3,251   3,234 
Novaria Holdings, LLC L+4.75%   6.55% 12/19/2024  4,290   4,288 
Trident Maritime SH, Inc. L+5.50%   7.30% 6/4/2024  4,435   4,404 
Trident Maritime SH, Inc. (Revolver) (c) L+5.50%   7.30% 6/4/2024  340    
            21,940   20,823 
Automotive                 
Innovative Aftermarkets Systems L+5.50%   7.30% 1/25/2021  1,893   1,891 
Wheel Pros, LLC L+4.75%   6.55% 4/4/2025  4,933   4,875 
            6,826   6,766 
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate                 
Avison Young (USA), Inc. (e) L+5.00%   6.94% 1/30/2026  4,950   4,874 
Lightbox Intermediate, L.P. L+5.00%   6.74% 5/11/2026  4,975   4,913 
Minotaur Acquisition, Inc. L+5.00%   6.80% 3/27/2026  2,978   2,940 
Nuvei Technologies Corp. (e) L+5.00%   6.80% 9/26/2025  4,657   4,692 
Zenith Merger Sub, Inc. L+5.25%   7.19% 12/13/2024  4,700   4,700 
Zenith Merger Sub, Inc. (Delayed Draw) (c) L+5.25%   7.19% 12/13/2024  265   66 
            22,525   22,185 
Beverage, Food & Tobacco                 
CBC Restaurant Corp. L+6.50%   8.30% 11/10/2022  2,537   2,502 
SW Ingredients Holdings, LLC L+4.00%   6.21% 7/3/2025  3,694   3,688 
US Salt, LLC L+4.75%   6.55% 1/16/2026  2,729   2,743 
            8,960   8,933 
Capital Equipment                 
Analogic Corporation L+6.00%   7.80% 6/24/2024  4,874   4,854 
            4,874   4,854 
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber                 
Polymer Solutions Group L+6.75%   8.45% 6/30/2021  1,271   1,271 
            1,271   1,271 
Construction & Building                 
ISC Purchaser, LLC L+5.00%   6.94% 7/11/2025  4,988   4,988 
The Cook & Boardman Group, LLC L+5.75%   7.67% 10/20/2025  2,970   2,866 
            7,958   7,854 
Consumer Goods: Durable                 
International Textile Group, Inc. L+5.00%   6.69% 5/1/2024  1,805   1,498 
            1,805   1,498 
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable                 
PH Beauty Holdings III, Inc. L+5.00%   6.80% 9/26/2025  2,468   2,356 
            2,468   2,356 
Containers, Packaging & Glass                 
Liqui-Box Holdings, Inc. (d) L+4.50%   6.30% 6/3/2026  4,333   4,241 
Polychem Acquisition, LLC L+5.00%   6.95% 3/17/2025  2,978   2,978 
Port Townsend Holdings Company, Inc. L+4.75%   6.55% 4/3/2024  4,838   4,777 
PVHC Holding Corp. L+4.75%   6.69% 8/5/2024  3,283   2,947 
PVHC Holding Corp. (Delayed Draw) (c) L+4.75%   6.69% 8/5/2024  425    
            15,857   14,943 


MRCC SENIOR LOAN FUND I, LLC

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – (continued)

December 31, 2019

Portfolio Company (a) Spread Above
Index (b)
 Interest
Rate (b)
  Maturity Principal  Fair
Value
 
Energy: Oil & Gas                 
Drilling Info Holdings, Inc. L+4.25%   6.05% 7/30/2025  4,609  $4,586 
Offen, Inc. L+5.00%   6.94% 6/22/2026  2,436   2,436 
Offen, Inc. (Delayed Draw) (c) L+5.00%   6.94% 6/22/2026  885    
            7,930   7,022 
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals                 
LSCS Holdings, Inc. L+4.25%   6.19% 3/17/2025  2,322   2,299 
LSCS Holdings, Inc. L+4.25%   6.19% 3/17/2025  599   593 
P&L Developments, LLC L+7.50%   9.50% 6/28/2024  2,993   2,978 
Radiology Partners, Inc. L+4.75%   6.62% 7/9/2025  4,938   4,970 
Solara Medical Supplies, LLC L+6.00%   7.94% 2/27/2024  5,515   5,515 
Solara Medical Supplies, LLC L+6.00%   7.94% 2/27/2024  1,068   1,068 
Solara Medical Supplies, LLC (Revolver) (c) L+6.00%   7.94% 2/27/2024  714    
            18,149   17,423 
High Tech Industries                 
AQA Acquisition Holding, Inc. L+4.25%   6.19% 5/24/2023  3,291   3,275 
Corel, Inc. (e) L+5.00%   6.91% 7/2/2026  4,000   3,875 
Gigamon, Inc. L+4.25%   6.04% 12/27/2024  2,940   2,914 
LW Buyer, LLC L+5.00%   6.80% 12/30/2024  4,975   4,938 
Perforce Software, Inc. L+4.50%   6.30% 7/1/2026  3,325   3,331 
TGG TS Acquisition Company L+6.50%   8.24% 12/12/2025  4,058   4,037 
            22,589   22,370 
Hotels, Gaming & Leisure                 
Excel Fitness Holdings, Inc. L+5.25%   7.05% 10/7/2025  4,250   4,255 
North Haven Spartan US Holdco, LLC L+5.00%   6.89% 6/6/2025  2,344   2,343 
Tait, LLC L+4.50%   6.61% 3/28/2025  4,210   4,210 
Tait, LLC (Revolver) (c) L+4.50%   6.61% 3/28/2025  769    
            11,573   10,808 
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing                 
Cadent, LLC L+5.25%   7.05% 9/11/2023  4,938   4,925 
Cadent, LLC (Revolver) (c) L+5.25%   7.05% 9/11/2023  167    
Digital Room Holdings, Inc. L+5.00%   6.80% 5/21/2026  4,406   4,186 
Monotype Imaging Holdings Corp. (d) L+5.50%   7.30% 10/9/2026  5,000   4,825 
            14,511   13,936 
Media: Diversified & Production                 
Research Now Group, Inc. and Survey Sampling International, LLC L+5.50%   7.41% 12/20/2024  6,860   6,869 
Stats Intermediate Holding, LLC L+5.25%   7.30% 7/10/2026  5,000   4,894 
            11,860   11,763 
Services: Business                 
AQ Carver Buyer, Inc. (d) L+5.00%   6.80% 9/24/2025  5,000   4,925 
CHA Holdings, Inc. L+4.50%   6.44% 4/10/2025  2,023   2,020 
CHA Holdings, Inc. L+4.50%   6.44% 4/10/2025  426   426 
Eliassen Group, LLC L+4.50%   6.30% 11/5/2024  3,032   3,022 
Engage2Excel, Inc. L+6.50%   8.71% 3/7/2023  4,298   4,181 
Engage2Excel, Inc. L+6.50%   8.42% 3/7/2023  775   754 
Engage2Excel, Inc. (Delayed Draw) (c) L+6.50%   8.42% 3/7/2023  500    
Engage2Excel, Inc. (Revolver) (c) P+5.50%   10.25% 3/7/2023  545   354 
GI Revelation Acquisition, LLC L+5.00%   6.80% 4/16/2025  1,379   1,305 


MRCC SENIOR LOAN FUND I, LLC

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – (continued)

December 31, 2019

Portfolio Company (a) Spread Above
Index (b)
 Interest
Rate (b)
  Maturity Principal  Fair
Value
 
Orbit Purchaser, LLC L+4.50%   6.45% 10/21/2024  2,481  $2,479 
Orbit Purchaser, LLC L+4.50%   6.45% 10/21/2024  1,916   1,914 
Orbit Purchaser, LLC L+4.50%   6.45% 10/21/2024  560   560 
Output Services Group, Inc. L+4.50%   6.30% 3/27/2024  4,916   4,166 
SIRVA Worldwide, Inc. L+5.50%   7.30% 8/4/2025  1,950   1,931 
Teneo Holdings, LLC L+5.25%   6.99% 7/11/2025  4,988   4,757 
The Kleinfelder Group, Inc. L+4.75%   6.37% 11/29/2024  2,475   2,474 
            37,264   35,268 
Services: Consumer                 
Cambium Learning Group, Inc. L+4.50%   6.30% 12/18/2025  4,950   4,801 
LegalZoom.com, Inc. L+4.50%   6.30% 11/21/2024  2,722   2,747 
            7,672   7,548 
Telecommunications                 
Intermedia Holdings, Inc. L+6.00%   7.80% 7/21/2025  1,815   1,820 
Mavenir Systems, Inc. L+6.00%   7.91% 5/8/2025  3,940   3,920 
            5,755   5,740 
Transportation: Cargo                 
GlobalTranz Enterprises, LLC L+5.00%   6.79% 5/15/2026  3,295   3,032 
            3,295   3,032 
Utilities: Oil & Gas                 
NGS US Finco, LLC L+4.25%   6.05% 10/1/2025  1,733   1,733 
            1,733   1,733 
Wholesale                 
BMC Acquisition, Inc. L+5.25%   7.17% 12/30/2024  4,900   4,888 
Halo Buyer, Inc. L+4.50%   6.30% 6/30/2025  4,925   4,827 
PT Intermediate Holdings III, LLC L+5.50%   7.44% 10/15/2025  2,000   1,995 
            11,825   11,710 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS              $239,836 

(a)All investments are U.S. companies unless otherwise noted.
(b)The majority of investments bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR” or “L”) or Prime (“P”) which reset daily, monthly, quarterly or semiannually. The Company has provided the spread over LIBOR or Prime and the current contractual rate of interest in effect at December 31, 2019. Certain investments are subject to a LIBOR or Prime interest rate floor.
(c)All or a portion of this commitment was unfunded as of December 31, 2019. As such, interest is earned only on the funded portion of this commitment. Principal reflects the commitment outstanding.
(d)Investment position or portion thereof unsettled as of December 31, 2019.
(e)This is an international company.


Below is certain summarized financial information for SLF as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019:

  September 30, 2020  December 31, 2019 
  (unaudited)    
Assets        
Investments, at fair value $207,014  $239,836 
Cash  416   446 
Restricted cash  8,680   4,226 
Interest receivable  557   920 
Other assets  45   41 
Total assets $216,712  $245,469 
Liabilities        
Revolving credit facility $142,147  $147,232 
Less: Unamortized deferred financing costs  (1,079)  (1,407)
Total debt, less unamortized deferred financing costs  141,068   145,825 
Payable for open trades     13,940 
Interest payable  312   533 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  283   346 
Total liabilities  141,663   160,644 
Members’ capital  75,049   84,825 
Total liabilities and members’ capital $216,712  $245,469 

  Three months ended September 30,  Nine months ended September 30, 
  2020  2019  2020  2019 
  (unaudited)  (unaudited) 
Investment income:                
Interest income $3,726  $4,637  $11,990  $11,972 
Total investment income  3,726   4,637   11,990   11,972 
Expenses:                
Interest and other debt financing expenses  1,111   1,918   4,213   5,287 
Professional fees  169   214   517   554 
Total expenses  1,280   2,132   4,730   5,841 
Net investment income (loss)  2,446   2,505   7,260   6,131 
Net gain (loss):                
Net realized gain (loss)  15      15    
Net change in unrealized gain (loss)  3,677   (1,005  (10,751)  (472
Net gain (loss)  3,692   (1,005  (10,736)  (472
Net increase (decrease) in members’ capital $6,138  $1,500  $(3,476) $5,659 

 

Note 4. Fair Value Measurements

 

Investments

 

The Company values all investments in accordance with ASC Topic 820. ASC Topic 820 requires enhanced disclosures about assets and liabilities that are measured and reported at fair value. As defined in ASC Topic 820, fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Where available, fair value is based on observable market prices or parameters, or derived from such prices or parameters. Where observable prices or inputs are not available, valuation models are applied. These valuation models involve some level of management estimation and judgment, the degree of which is dependent on the price transparency for the assets or liabilities or market and the assets’ or liabilities’ complexity.

 

ASC Topic 820 establishes a hierarchal disclosure framework which prioritizes and ranks the level of market price observability of inputs used in measuring investments at fair value. Market price observability is affected by a number of factors, including the type of investment and the characteristics specific to the investment. Investments with readily available active quoted prices or for which fair value can be measured from actively quoted prices generally will have a higher degree of market price observability and a lesser degree of judgment used in measuring fair value.

 

Based on the observability of the inputs used in the valuation techniques, the Company is required to provide disclosures on fair value measurements according to the fair value hierarchy. The fair value hierarchy ranks the observability of the inputs used to determine fair values. Investments carried at fair value are classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:

 


 ·Level 1  Valuations based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.

 

 ·Level 2  Valuations based on inputs other than quoted prices in active markets, including quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, which are either directly or indirectly observable.

 

 ·Level 3  Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement. This includes situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the assets or liabilities. The inputs into the determination of fair value are based upon the best information available and may require significant management judgment or estimation.

 

In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an asset’s or liability’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’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 asset or liability. All investments, with the exception of investments measured at fair value using net asset value (“NAV”), as of September 30, 20172020 and December 31, 20162019 were categorized as Level 3 investments.

 

With respect to investments for which market quotations are not readily available, the Company’s Board undertakes a multi-step valuation process each quarter, as described below:

 

 ·the quarterly valuation process begins with each portfolio company or investment being initially evaluated and rated by the investment professionals of MC Advisors responsible for the credit monitoring of the portfolio investment;

 ·preliminary valuation conclusions are then documented and discussed with the investment committee of the Company;

 ·the Board also engages one or more independent valuation firm(s) to conduct independent appraisals of a selection of investments for which market quotations are not readily available. The Company will consult with independent valuation firm(s) relative to each portfolio company at least once in every calendar year, but the independent appraisals are generally received quarterly;quarterly for each investment;

 

·to the extent an independent valuation firm is not engaged to conduct an investment appraisal on an investment for which market quotations are not readily available, the investment will be valued by the MC Advisors investment professional responsible for the credit monitoring;
·preliminary valuation conclusions are then documented and discussed with the investment committee of the Company;
 ·the audit committee of the Board reviews the preliminary valuations of MC Advisors and of the independent valuation firm(s) and responds andMC Advisors adjusts or further supplements the valuation recommendations to reflect any comments;comments provided by the audit committee; and

 ·the Board discusses these valuations and determines the fair value of each investment in the portfolio in good faith, based on the input of MC Advisors, the independent valuation firm(s) and the audit committee.

 

The accompanying consolidated schedules of investments held by the Company consist primarily of private debt instruments (“Level 3 debt”). The Company generally uses the yieldincome approach to determine fair value for Level 3 debt where market quotations are not readily available, as long as it is appropriate. If there is deterioration in credit quality or a debt investment is in workout status, the Company may consider other factors in determining the fair value, including the value attributable to the debt investment from the enterprise value of the portfolio company or the proceeds that would be received in a liquidation analysis. This liquidation analysis may include probability weighting of alternative outcomes. The Company generally considers its Level 3 debt to be performing loans if the borrower is not in default, the borrower is remitting payments in a timely manner; the loan is in covenant compliance or is otherwise not deemed to be impaired. In determining the fair value of the performing Level 3 debt, the Company considers fluctuations in current interest rates, the trends in yields of debt instruments with similar credit ratings, financial condition of the borrower, economic conditions and other relevant factors, both qualitative and quantitative. In the event that a Level 3 debt instrument is not performing, as defined above, the Company will evaluate the value of the collateral utilizing the same framework described above for a performing loan to determine the value of the Level 3 debt instrument.

 

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Under the yieldincome approach, the Company uses discounted cash flow models are utilized to determine the present value of the future cash flow streams of its debt investments, based on future interest and principal payments as set forth in the associated loan agreements. In determining fair value under the yieldincome approach, the Company also considers the following factors: applicable market yields and leverage levels, credit quality, prepayment penalties, the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio company’s ability to make payments, and changes in the interest rate environment and the credit markets that generally may affect the price at which similar investments may be made.

 

Under the market approach, the Company typically uses the enterprise value methodology is typically utilized to determine the fair value of an investment. There is no one methodology to estimate enterprise value and, in fact, for any one portfolio company, enterprise value is generally best expressed as a range of values, from which the Company derives a single estimate of enterprise value. In estimating the enterprise value of a portfolio company, the Company analyzes various factors consistent with industry practice, including but not limited to original transaction multiples, the portfolio company’s historical and projected financial results, applicable market trading and transaction comparables, applicable market yields and leverage levels, the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the markets in which the portfolio company does business, and comparisons of financial ratios of peer companies that are public. Typically, the enterprise values of private companies are based on multiples of earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”), cash flows, net income, revenues, or in limited cases, book value.

 


Secured Borrowings

 In addition, for certain debt investments, the Company may base its valuation on indicative bid and ask prices provided by an independent third-party pricing service. Bid prices reflect the highest price that the Company and others may be willing to pay. Ask prices represent the lowest price that the Company and others may be willing to accept. The Company generally uses the midpoint of the bid/ask range as its best estimate of fair value of such investment.

 

The Company has electedBoard determined, in good faith, the fair value option under ASC Topic 825 —Financial Instruments (“ASC Topic 825”) relating to accounting for debt obligations at theirof the Company’s investment portfolio as of September 30, 2020 and these valuations were determined in accordance with the Company's valuation policy based on information known or knowable as of the valuation date. The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented circumstance that materially impacts the fair value of the Company’s investments. As a result, the fair value of the Company’s portfolio investments may be further negatively impacted after September 30, 2020 by circumstances and events that are not yet known.

Foreign Currency Forward Contracts

The valuation for its secured borrowings which arose due to partial loan sales which did not meet the criteria for sale treatment under ASC Topic 860. The Company reports changesCompany’s foreign currency forward contracts is based on the difference between the exchange rate associated with the forward contract and the exchange rate at the current period end. Foreign currency forward contracts are categorized as Level 2 in the fair value of its secured borrowings within net change in unrealized gain (loss) on secured borrowings in the consolidated statements of operations. The net gain or loss reflects the difference between the fair value and the principal amount due on maturity.hierarchy.

 

Due to the absence of a liquid trading market for these secured borrowings, they are valued by calculating the net present value of the future expected cash flow streams using an appropriate risk-adjusted discount rate model. The discount rate considers projected performance of the related loan investment, applicable market yields and leverage levels, credit quality, prepayment penalties and comparable company analysis. The Company consults with an independent valuation firm relative to the fair value of its secured borrowings at least once in every calendar year.

Fair Value Disclosures

 

The following table presentstables present fair value measurements of investments and secured borrowings,foreign currency forward contracts, by major class as of September 30, 2017, according to the fair value hierarchy:

 

 Fair Value Measurements  Fair Value Measurements 
 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
September 30, 2020 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total 
Investments:                         
Senior secured loans $  $  $327,984  $327,984  $ $ $401,081 $401,081 
Unitranche loans        44,592   44,592 
Unitranche secured loans   55,276 55,276 
Junior secured loans        38,555   38,555    12,765 12,765 
Equity securities        19,966   19,966    15,621 15,621 
Total Investments $  $  $431,097  $431,097 
                
Secured borrowings $  $  $  $ 
Investments measured at NAV (1) (2)        37,524 
Total investments $ $ $484,743 $522,267 
Foreign currency forward contracts asset (liability) $ $(40 $ $(40

 

  Fair Value Measurements 
December 31, 2019 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
Investments:                
Senior secured loans $  $  $475,157  $475,157 
Unitranche secured loans        76,247   76,247 
Junior secured loans        13,676   13,676 
Equity securities        8,739   8,739 
Investments measured at NAV (1) (2)           42,412 
Total investments $  $  $573,819  $616,231 
Foreign currency forward contracts asset (liability) $  $(59) $  $(59)

The following table presents fair value measurements of

(1)Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the NAV have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities.
(2)Represents the Company’s investment in LLC equity interests in SLF. The fair value of this investment has been determined using the NAV of the Company’s ownership interest in members’ capital.


Senior secured, borrowings, by major class, as of December 31, 2016, according to the fair value hierarchy:

  Fair Value Measurements 
  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
Investments:                
Senior secured loans $  $  $275,253  $275,253 
Unitranche loans        51,638   51,638 
Junior secured loans        59,366   59,366 
Equity securities        26,663   26,663 
Total Investments $  $  $412,920  $412,920 
                 
Secured borrowings $  $  $1,314  $1,314 

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 Senior, unitranche secured and junior secured loans are collateralized by tangible and intangible assets of the borrowers. These investments include loans to entities that have some level of challenge in obtaining financing from other, more conventional institutions, such as a bank. Interest rates on these loans are either fixed or floating, and are based on current market conditions and credit ratings of the borrower. TheExcluding loans on non-accrual, the contractual interest rates on the loans ranged between 6.24%from 5.90% to 15.24%16.00% at September 30, 20172020 and 5.75%7.30% to 17.00%16.30% at December 31, 2016.2019. The maturity dates on the loans outstanding at September 30, 20172020 range between December 2017November 2020 and AugustDecember 2025.

 

The following tables provide a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for investments and secured borrowingsat fair value that use Level 3 inputs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017:2020:

 

  Investments    
  Senior
secured loans
  

Unitranche

loans

  

Junior

secured loans

  

Equity

securities

  

Total

investments

  

Secured

borrowings

 
Balance as of June 30, 2017 $351,491  $37,302  $37,709  $19,047  $445,549  $ 
Reclassifications(1)  (15,747)  15,747             
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments  (3,380  4,554   305   919   2,398    
Net realized gain (loss) on investments     (3,399  7   492   (2,900   
Purchases of investments and other adjustments to cost(2)  44,119   225   10,691      55,035    
Proceeds from principal payments and sales on investments (3)  (48,499)  (9,837)  (10,157)  (492)  (68,985)   
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on secured borrowings                  
Repayments on secured borrowings                  
Net realized (gain) loss on secured borrowings                  
Balance as of September 30, 2017 $327,984  $44,592  $38,555  $19,966  $431,097  $ 
  Investments 
  Senior
secured loans
  Unitranche
secured loans
  Junior
secured loans
  Equity
securities
  Total
investments
 
Balance as of June 30, 2020 $449,815  $54,015  $12,376  $11,535  $527,741 
Net realized gain (loss) on investments  (10)           (10
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments  6,727   170   271   1,336   8,504 
Purchases of investments and other adjustments to cost (1)  15,456   1,262   166      16,884 
Proceeds from principal payments and sales of investments (2)  (68,157)  (171)  (48)     (68,376)
Reclassifications (3)  (2,750)        2,750    
Balance as of September 30, 2020 $401,081  $55,276  $12,765  $15,621  $484,743 

 

  Investments    
  Senior
secured loans
  

Unitranche

loans

  

Junior

secured loans

  

Equity

securities

  

Total

investments

  

Secured

borrowings

 
Balance as of December 31, 2016 $275,253  $51,638  $59,366  $26,663  $412,920  $1,314 
Reclassifications(1)  (18,542)  15,747   382   2,413       
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments  (5,237)   5,382   462   (9,110  (8,503)   
Net realized gain (loss) on investments  41   (3,399  7   2,779   (572   
Purchases of investments and other adjustments to cost(2)  155,915   4,889   10,893      171,697    
Proceeds from principal payments and sales on investments (3)  (79,446)  (29,665)  (32,555)  (2,779)  (144,445)   
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on secured borrowings                 6 
Repayments on secured borrowings                 (1,254
Net realized (gain) loss on secured borrowings                 (66)
Balance as of September 30, 2017 $327,984  $44,592  $38,555  $19,966  $431,097  $ 
  Investments 
  Senior
secured loans
  Unitranche
secured loans
  Junior
secured loans
  Equity
securities
  Total
investments
 
Balance as of December 31, 2019 $475,157  $76,247  $13,676  $8,739  $573,819 
Net realized gain (loss) on investments  2,335   89      121   2,545 
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments  (21,775)  (10,277)  (529)  1,901   (30,680)
Purchases of investments and other adjustments to cost (1)  92,888   3,315   4,041   2,270   102,514 
Proceeds from principal payments and sales of investments (2)  (144,777)  (14,095)  (4,423)  (160  (163,455)
Reclassifications (3)  (2,747  (3)     2,750    
Balance as of September 30, 2020 $401,081  $55,276  $12,765  $15,621  $484,743 

  

 

(1)Represents non-cash reclassifications of investment type due to restructuring of the investments in portfolio companies.
(2)Includes purchases of new investments, effects of refinancing and restructurings, premium and discount accretion and amortization and PIK interest.
(3)(2)Represents net proceeds from investments sold and principal paydowns received.
(3)Represents non-cash reclassification of investment type due to a restructuring.

 

The following tables provide a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for investments and secured borrowingsat fair value that use Level 3 inputs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016:2019:

  Investments 
  Senior
secured loans
  Unitranche
secured loans
  Junior
secured loans
  Equity
securities
  Total
investments
 
Balance as of June 30, 2019 $483,682  $83,343  $18,858  $8,977  $594,860 
Net realized gain (loss) on investments  11            11 
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments  (2,953)  (369)  (437  (164  (3,923)
Purchases of investments and other adjustments to cost (1)  51,064   599   3   953   52,619 
Proceeds from principal payments and sales of investments (2)  (17,451)  (6,807)  (4,459)  (69)  (28,786)
Reclassifications (3)               
Balance as of September 30, 2019 $514,353  $76,766  $13,965  $9,697  $614,781 

 

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  Investments    
  Senior
secured loans
  

Unitranche

loans

  

Junior

secured loans

  

Equity

securities

  

Total

investments

  

Secured

borrowings

 
Balance as of June 30, 2016 $201,002  $53,920  $64,955  $22,931  $342,808  $2,112 
Reclassifications                  
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments  (2,739  (635  873   653   (1,848)   
Net realized gain (loss) on investments                  
Purchases of investments and other adjustments to cost(2)  50,384   197   191      50,772    
Proceeds from principal payments and sales on investments (3)  (8,127)  (1,624)  (5,325)     (15,076)   
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on secured borrowings                 123 
Proceeds from secured borrowings                  
Repayments on secured borrowings                 (625)
Balance as of September 30, 2016 $240,520  $51,858  $60,694  $23,584  $376,656  $1,610 

  Investments    
  Senior
secured loans
  

Unitranche

loans

  

Junior

secured loans

  

Equity

securities

  

Total

investments

  

Secured

borrowings

 
Balance as of December 31, 2015 $190,559  $68,090  $63,388  $19,054  $341,091  $2,476 
Reclassifications(1)  6,525   (6,525            
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments  (3,360)   (2,349  332   4,530   (847)   
Net realized gain (loss) on investments           587   587    
Purchases of investments and other adjustments to cost(2)  88,497   1,719   8,068      98,284    
Proceeds from principal payments and sales on investments (3)  (41,701)  (9,077)  (11,094)  (587)  (62,459)   
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on secured borrowings                 36 
Proceeds from secured borrowings                  
Repayments on secured borrowings                 (902)
Balance as of September 30, 2016 $240,520  $51,858  $60,694  $23,584  $376,656  $1,610 
  Investments 
  Senior
secured loans
  Unitranche
secured loans
  Junior
secured loans
  Equity
securities
  Total
investments
 
Balance as of December 31, 2018 $439,068  $58,852  $21,154  $6,913  $525,987 
Net realized gain (loss) on investments  46            46 
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments  (6,632)  (100)  (642)  182   (7,192)
Purchases of investments and other adjustments to cost (1)  175,259   2,047   10   1,213   178,529 
Proceeds from principal payments and sales of investments (2)  (70,266)  (7,155)  (5,099)  (69  (82,589)
Reclassifications (3)  (23,122  23,122   (1,458  1,458    
Balance as of September 30, 2019 $514,353  $76,766  $13,965  $9,697  $614,781 

 

 

(1)Represents non-cash reclassifications of investment type due to restructuring of the investments in portfolio companies.
(2)Includes purchases of new investments, effects of refinancing and restructurings, premium and discount accretion and amortization and PIK interest.
(3)(2)Represents net proceeds from investments sold and principal paydowns received.
(3)Represents non-cash reclassification of investment type due to a restructuring.

 

The total change in unrealized gain (loss) included in the consolidated statements of operations within net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments included on the consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2020, attributable to Level 3 investments still held at September 30, 2017,2020, was ($254)$8,579 and ($11,637)19,939), respectively. The total change in unrealized gain (loss) included in the consolidated statements of operations within net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments included on the consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016,2019, attributable to Level 3 investments still held at September 30, 2016,2019, was ($1,821)3,670) and ($377), respectively. The total change in unrealized gain (loss) included in the consolidated statements of operations within net change in unrealized gain (loss) on secured borrowings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, attributable to Level 3 secured borrowings still held at September 30, 2016, was($123) and ($36)7,202), respectively. Reclassifications impacting Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are reported as transfers in or out of Level 3 as of the beginning of the period in which the reclassifications occur. There were no transfers among Levels 1, 2 and 3 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172020 and 2016.2019.

 

Significant Unobservable Inputs

 

ASC Topic 820 requires disclosure of quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used in the valuation of assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. Disclosure of this information is not required in circumstances where a valuation (unadjusted) is obtained from a third-party pricing service and the information regarding the unobservable inputs is not reasonably available to the Company and as such, the disclosures provided below exclude those investments valued in that manner. The tables below are not intended to be all-inclusive, but rather to provide information on significant unobservable inputs and valuation techniques used by the Company.

 

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The valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used in recurring Level 3 fair value measurements of assets and liabilities as of September 30, 20172020 were as follows:

 

         Weighted  Range 
  Fair
Value
  Valuation Technique Unobservable
Input
 Average
Mean
  Minimum  Maximum 
Assets:                    
Senior secured loans $257,683  Discounted cash flow EBITDA multiples  6.9x   1.3x   14.0x 
        Market yields  11.5%  6.8%  22.0%
Senior secured loans  13,350  Waterfall Delinquency ratio  0.0%  0.0%  0.0%
Senior secured loans  12,897  Discounted cash flow Tangible book value multiples  1.4x   1.3x   1.4x 
        Market yields  13.8%  9.8%  19.2%
Senior secured loans  9,124  Enterprise value Revenue multiples  0.3x   0.3x   0.6x 
Senior secured loans  8,405  Enterprise value EBITDA multiples  7.1x   5.5x   9.0x 
Unitranche loans  44,299  Discounted cash flow EBITDA multiples  7.2x   4.5x   8.5x 
        Market yields  13.6%  6.5%  20.9%
Unitranche loans  293  Enterprise value EBITDA multiples  5.0x   4.5x   5.5x 
Junior secured loans  5,653  Discounted cash flow EBITDA multiples  8.9x   3.8x   10.0x 
        Market yields  11.5%  10.6%  13.5%
Equity securities  9,705  Enterprise value EBITDA multiples  5.2x   4.5x   9.5x 
Equity securities  8,192  Discounted cash flow EBITDA multiples  4.0x   3.8x   4.3x 
        Market yields  19.0%  18.0%  20.0%
Equity securities  610  Enterprise value Tangible book value multiples  1.4x   1.3x   1.4x 
Equity securities  215  Enterprise value Revenue multiples  2.5x   2.4x   2.6x 
Total Level 3 Assets $370,426(1)                
                     
Liabilities:                    
Secured Borrowings $                 

         Weighted       
       Unobservable Average  Range 
  Fair Value  Valuation Technique Input Mean  Minimum  Maximum 
Assets:                    
Senior secured loans $248,457  Discounted cash flow EBITDA multiples  7.1x  4.3x  13.8x
        Market yields  10.9%  6.8%  30.8%
Senior secured loans  74,299  Discounted cash flow Revenue multiples  4.6x  0.3x  10.0x
        Market yields  9.2%  6.4%  18.8%
Senior secured loans  25,491  Enterprise value Revenue multiples  1.2x  0.3x  1.9x
Senior secured loans  25,355  Enterprise value Book value multiples  1.8x  1.8x  1.8x
Senior secured loans  11,547  Enterprise value EBITDA multiples  7.9x  6.5x  9.3x
Senior secured loans  5,623  Liquidation Probability weighting of alternative outcomes  89.1%  1.1%  100.0%
Senior secured loans  2,164  Discounted cash flow Book value multiples  1.3x  1.3x  1.3x
        Market yields  10.1%  10.1%  10.1%
Unitranche loans  42,755  Discounted cash flow EBITDA multiples  9.1x  7.5x  12.0x
        Market yields  9.8%  7.8%  12.3%
Unitranche loans  9,103  Discounted cash flow Revenue multiples  0.6x  0.6x  0.6x
        Market yields  10.9%  10.8%  11.3%
Unitranche loans  3,418  Enterprise value Revenue multiples  0.6x  0.6x  0.6x
Junior secured loans  3,930  Discounted cash flow Market yields  10.1%  10.1%  10.1%
Junior secured loans  762  Liquidation Probability weighting of alternative outcomes  91.5%  91.5%  91.5%
Equity securities  5,506  Enterprise value EBITDA multiples  8.4x  4.8x  13.8x
Equity securities  5,131  Liquidation Probability weighting of alternative outcomes  54.5%  0.9%  54.6%
Equity securities  4,830  Enterprise value Revenue multiples  1.3x  0.3x  10.8x
Total Level 3 Assets $468,371(1)                

 

 

(1)Excludes loans of $57,521$16,372 at fair value where valuation (unadjusted) is obtained from a third-party pricing service for which such disclosure is not required. Also excludes loans of $3,150 at fair value which were fully repaid subsequent to September 30, 2017 where valuation represents the repayment price.

 


The valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used in recurring Level 3 fair value measurements of assets and liabilities as of December 31, 20162019 were as follows:follows:

 

         Weighted  Range 
  Fair
Value
  Valuation Technique Unobservable
Input
 Average
Mean
  Minimum  Maximum 
Assets:                    
Senior secured loans $214,267  Discounted cash flow EBITDA multiples  7.0x   3.2x   13.3x 
        Market yields  11.7%  7.0%  22.0%
Senior secured loans  1,054  Enterprise value Revenue multiples  0.6x   0.5x   0.6x 
Senior secured loans  12,727  Enterprise value EBITDA multiples  4.1x   3.3x   5.5x 
Unitranche loans  47,861  Discounted cash flow EBITDA multiples  6.1x   4.8x   8.0x 
        Market yields  13.4%  9.5%  22.1%
Unitranche loans  3,491  Combination of discounted cash flow and enterprise value Revenue multiples  0.5x   0.5x   0.6x 
        Market yields  29.2%  29.2%  29.2%
Unitranche loans  286  Enterprise value EBITDA multiples  6.0x   5.5x   6.5x 
Junior secured loans  18,572  Discounted cash flow EBITDA multiples  7.5x   3.5x   9.5x 
        Market yields  11.5%  7.0%  13.5%
Junior secured loans    Enterprise value Revenue multiples  0.6x   0.5x   0.6x 
Equity securities  8,121  Discounted cash flow EBITDA multiples  3.8x   3.5x   4.0x 
        Market yields  17.0%  16.0%  18.0%
Equity securities  18,164  Enterprise value EBITDA multiples  4.6x   3.3x   13.3x 
Equity securities  249  Enterprise value Revenue multiples  0.8x   0.1x   3.8x 
Total Level 3 Assets $324,792(1)                
                     
Liabilities:                    
Secured Borrowings $1,314  Discounted cash flow Market yields  7.7%  7.1%  8.2%

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         Weighted       
       Unobservable Average  Range 
  Fair Value  Valuation Technique Input Mean  Minimum  Maximum 
Assets:                    
Senior secured loans  $287,776  Discounted cash flow EBITDA multiples  7.0x  4.0x  14.0x
        Market yields  10.0%  6.5%  17.5%
Senior secured loans  94,468  Discounted cash flow Revenue multiples  5.7x  0.7x  11.8x
        Market yields  8.2%  6.5%  15.8%
Senior secured loans  31,720  Liquidation Probability weighting of alternative outcomes  147.4%  9.8%  175.5%
Senior secured loans  17,616  Enterprise value Book value multiples  1.6x  1.6x  1.6x
Senior secured loans  20,742  Enterprise value EBITDA multiples  6.6x  4.8x  8.5x
Senior secured loans  9,164  Enterprise value Revenue multiples  0.4x  0.2x  0.7x
Unitranche secured loans  49,943  Discounted cash flow EBITDA multiples  8.6x  7.8x  10.5x
        Market yields  9.0%  7.4%  10.8%
Unitranche secured loans  13,961  Discounted cash flow Revenue multiples  2.3x  0.6x  3.6x
        Market yields  10.9%  10.7%  11.5%
Unitranche secured loans  12,343  Enterprise value Revenue multiples  0.6x  0.6x  0.6x
Junior secured loans  774  Liquidation Probability weighting of alternative outcomes  52.4%  52.4%  52.4%
Equity securities  5,435  Liquidation Probability weighting of alternative outcomes  52.7%  21.8%  54.6%
Equity securities  2,375  Enterprise value EBITDA multiples  6.7x  4.0x  10.5x
Equity securities  877  Enterprise value Revenue multiples  4.4x  1.5x  11.8x
 Total Level 3 Assets $547,194 (1)                

 

 

(1)Excludes loans of $88,128$26,625 at fair value where valuation (unadjusted) is obtained from a third-party pricing service for which such disclosure is not required.

 

The significant unobservable inputsinput used in the market approach of fair value measurement of the Company’s investments are the market multiples of EBITDA or revenue of the comparable guideline public companies. The Company selects a population of public companies for each investment with similar operations and attributes of the portfolio company. Using these guideline public companies’ data, a range of multiples of enterprise value to EBITDA is calculated. The Company selects percentages from the range of multiples for purposes of determining the portfolio company’s estimated enterprise value based on said multiple and generally the latest twelve months EBITDA of the portfolio company (or other meaningful measure). Increases (decreases) in the multiple will result in an increase (decrease) in enterprise value, resulting in an increase (decrease) in the fair value estimate of the investment.

The significant unobservable inputs used in the yieldincome approach of fair value measurement of the Company’s investments is the discount rate used to discount the estimated future cash flows expected to be received from the underlying investment, which include both future principal and interest payments. Increases (decreases) in the discount rate would result in a decrease (increase) in the fair value estimate of the investment. Included in the consideration and selection of discount rates are the following factors: risk of default, rating of the investment and comparable investments, and call provisions.

 

The significant unobservable inputs used in the market approach of fair value measurement of the Company’s investments are the market multiples of EBITDA or revenue of the comparable guideline public companies. The Company selects a population of public companies for each investment with similar operations and attributes of the portfolio company. Using these guideline public companies’ data, a range of multiples of enterprise value to EBITDA or revenue is calculated. The Company selects percentages from the range of multiples for purposes of determining the portfolio company’s estimated enterprise value based on said multiple and generally the latest twelve months EBITDA or revenue of the portfolio company (or other meaningful measure). Increases (decreases) in the multiple will result in an increase (decrease) in enterprise value, resulting in an increase (decrease) in the fair value estimate of the investment.

Other Financial Assets and Liabilities

 

ASC Topic 820 requires disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments for which it is practical to estimate such value. The Company believes that the carrying amounts of its other financial instruments such as cash, receivables and payables approximate the fair value of such items due to the short maturity of such instruments. Fair value of the Company’s revolving credit facility is estimated by discounting remaining payments using applicable market rates or market quotes for similar instruments at the measurement date, if applicable. TheAs of both September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company believes that the carrying value of its revolving credit facility approximates fair value. SBA-guaranteedAs of September 30, 2020, the senior unsecured notes (“2023 Notes”) were trading on The Nasdaq Global Select Market for $24.54 per unit at par value. The par value at underwriting for the 2023 Notes was $25.00 per unit. Based on this Level 1 input, the fair value of the $109,000 in principal outstanding 2023 Notes was $106,994. As of December 31, 2019, the 2023 Notes were trading on The Nasdaq Global Select Market for $25.70 per unit at par value. Based on this Level 1 input, the fair value of the $109,000 in principal outstanding 2023 Notes was $112,052. SBA debentures are carried at cost and with their longer maturity dates, fair value is estimated by discounting remaining payments using current market rates for similar instruments and considering such factors as the legal maturity date and the ability of market participants to prepay the debentures. As of both September 30, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, the fair value ofCompany believes that the Company’s SBA debentures using Level 3 inputs were estimated at $92,100 and $51,500, respectively, which is the same as the Company’s carrying value of the SBA debentures.debentures approximates fair value.

 


Note 5. Transactions with Affiliated Companies

 

An affiliated company is a company in which the Company has an ownership interest of 5% or more of its voting securities. A controlled affiliate company is a company in which the Company has an ownership interest of more than 25% of its voting securities. Please see the Company’s consolidated schedule of investments for the type of investment, principal amount, interest rate including the spread, and the maturity date. Transactions related to the Company’s investments with affiliates for the nine months ended September 30, 20172020 and 20162019 were as follows:

 

Portfolio Company Fair value
at
December
31,
2016
  

 

Transfers in
(out)

  Purchases
(cost)
  Sales and
paydowns
(cost)
  PIK
interest
(cost)
  Discount
accretion
  Net
realized
gains (losses)
  Net
unrealized
gains
(losses)
  

Fair value
at
September
30,

2017

 
Non-controlled affiliate company investments(1) :                                    
American Community Homes, Inc. $13,950  $  $647  $  $168  $52  $  $(1,310) $13,507 
Luxury Optical Holdings Co.(2)     3,970   808      68   4      (364)  4,486 
Rockdale Blackhawk, LLC(3)  27,077      4,161   (16)     147      (6,394)  24,975 
Rocket Dog Brands, LLC  1,054            130   (1)     (927)  256 
SHI Holdings, Inc.  4,297      833         15       307   5,452 
Summit Container Corporation  3,663      1,499   (102)  55   18      (214)  4,919 
Total non-controlled affiliate company investments $50,041  $3,970  $7,948  $(118) $421  $235  $  $(8,902) $53,595 
Controlled affiliate company investments(1) :                                    
TPP Acquisition, Inc.(4) $  $  $  $  $  $  $  $  $ 
TPP Operating, Inc.(4)  8,899      4,330   (972)           (3,389)  8,868 
Total controlled affiliate company investments $8,899  $  $4,330  $(972) $  $  $  $(3,389) $8,868 

Portfolio Company Fair value at
December 31, 2019
  Transfers
in (out)
  Purchases
(cost)
  Sales and
paydowns
(cost)
  

PIK
interest

(cost)

  Discount
accretion
  Net
realized
gain (loss)
  Net
unrealized
gain (loss)
  Fair value at
September 30, 2020
 
Non-controlled affiliate company investment:                                    
American Community Homes, Inc. $6,764  $  $  $  $812  $6  $  $1,601  $9,183 
American Community Homes, Inc.  4,289            726   3      1,006   6,024 
American Community Homes, Inc.  512            168   1      115   796 
American Community Homes, Inc.  410            48   2      96   556 
American Community Homes, Inc.  230            40         54   324 
American Community Homes, Inc.  1,472            236         450   2,158 
American Community Homes, Inc.  2,760            391         653   3,804 
American Community Homes, Inc.  11            5         2   18 
American Community Homes, Inc.  1,168         (1,111)  17         13   87 
American Community Homes, Inc. (Revolver)        2,500      25         (120)  2,405 
American Community Homes, Inc. (warrant to
purchase up to 22.3% of the equity)
                           
   17,616      2,500   (1,111)  2,468   12      3,870   25,355 
                                     
Ascent Midco, LLC        6,860   (52)     17      47   6,872 
Ascent Midco, LLC (Delayed Draw)                           
Ascent Midco, LLC (Revolver)        734   (734)               
Ascent Midco, LLC (2,032,258 Class A units)        2,032               807   2,839 
         9,626   (786)     17      854   9,711 
                                     
Curion Holdings, LLC  3,279                     (158)  3,121 
Curion Holdings, LLC (Revolver)  441                        441 
Curion Holdings, LLC (Junior secured loan)                           
Curion Holdings, LLC (Junior secured loan)                           
Curion Holdings, LLC (58,779 shares of common stock)                           
   3,720                     (158)  3,562 
                                     
Incipio, LLC  12,343            128         (9,053)  3,418 
Incipio, LLC  3,750            362         (7)  4,105 
Incipio, LLC  1,606            154         (6)  1,754 
Incipio, LLC  686            56         (3)  739 
Incipio, LLC        1,404      90         (18)  1,476 
Incipio, LLC (Delayed Draw)        1,026      15         (12)  1,029 
Incipio, LLC (Junior secured loan)                           
Incipio, LLC (Junior secured loan)                           
Incipio, LLC (1,774 shares of Series C common units)                           
   18,385      2,430      805         (9,099)  12,521 
                                     
Luxury Optical Holdings Co.  3,457                     (75)  3,382 
Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (Delayed Draw)  620                     (4)  616 
Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (Revolver)  159                     (3)  156 
Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (86 shares of common stock)                           
   4,236                     (82)  4,154 
                                     
Mnine Holdings, Inc. (1)     10,321         964   14      850   12,149 
Mnine Holdings, Inc. (6,400 Class B units) (1)                           
      10,321         964   14      850   12,149 
                                     
NECB Collections, LLC (Revolver)  1,148      112      52            1,312 
NECB Collections, LLC (20.8% of units)  318                     (304)  14 
   1,466      112      52         (304)  1,326 
                                     
SHI Holdings, Inc.  2,459                     (2,314)  145 
SHI Holdings, Inc. (Revolver)  3,601      345               (3,716)  230 
SHI Holdings, Inc. (24 shares of common stock)                           
   6,060      345               (6,030)  375 
                                     
Summit Container Corporation  2,971                     174   3,145 
Summit Container Corporation (Revolver)  5,406      24,103   (27,760)           56   1,805 
Summit Container Corporation (warrant to
purchase up to 19.5% of the equity)
                       188   188 
   8,377      24,103   (27,760)           418   5,138 
                                     
TJ Management HoldCo, LLC (Revolver) (2)                           
TJ Management HoldCo, LLC (16 shares of common stock) (2)     2,222                  1,528   3,750 
      2,222                  1,528  3,750 
Total non-controlled affiliate company investments $59,860  $12,543  $39,116  $(29,657) $4,289  $43  $  $(8,153) $78,041 
                                     
Controlled affiliate company investments:                                    
MRCC Senior Loan Fund I, LLC $42,412  $  $  $  $  $  $  $(4,888) $37,524 
   42,412                     (4,888)  37,524 
Total controlled affiliate company investments $42,412  $  $  $  $  $  $  $(4,888) $37,524 

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 Portfolio Company Fair value
at
December
31,
2015
  

 

 

Transfers in
(out)

  Purchases
(cost)
  Sales and
paydowns
(cost)
  PIK
interest
(cost)
  Discount
accretion
  Net
realized
gains
(losses)
  Net
unrealized
gains
(losses)
  

Fair value
at
September
30,

2016

 
Non-controlled affiliate company investments(1) :                                    
American Community Homes, Inc. $11,692  $  $488  $  $153  $44  $  $1,045  $13,422 
Rockdale Blackhawk, LLC  21,903      462   (2,187)     140      3,945   24,263 
Rocket Dog Brands, LLC  1,752      384   (12)  319   7      (1,293)  1,157 
Summit Container Corporation  3,400      137   (141)  48   20      117   3,581 
Total non-controlled affiliate company investments $38,747  $  $1,471  $(2,340) $520  $211  $  $3,814  $42,423 
Controlled affiliate company investments(1) :                                    
TPP Acquisition, Inc. $6,525  $  $4,769  $(1,304) $  $  $  $(3,741) $6,249 
Total controlled affiliate company investments $6,525  $  $4,769  $(1,304) $  $  $  $(3,741) $6,249 

Portfolio Company Fair value at
December 31, 2018
 Transfers
in (out)
 Purchases
(cost)
 Sales and
paydowns
(cost)
 PIK
interest
(cost)
 Discount
accretion
 Net
realized
gain (loss)
 Net
unrealized
gain (loss)
  Fair value at
September 30, 2019
 
Non-controlled affiliate company investments:                                    
American Community Homes, Inc. $6,596  $  $  $  $773  $17  $  $(733) $6,653 
American Community Homes, Inc.  3,997            649   9      (483)  4,172 
American Community Homes, Inc.  499            59   1      (56)  503 
American Community Homes, Inc.  400            47   2      (46)  403 
American Community Homes, Inc.  215            35   1      (27)  224 
American Community Homes, Inc.  1,446            165         (156)  1,455 
American Community Homes, Inc.        3,333      182         (786)  2,729 
American Community Homes, Inc.        1,111                  1,111 
American Community Homes, Inc. (warrant to purchase up to 22.3% of the equity)                           
 For the nine months ended September 30,   13,153      4,444      1,910   30      (2,287)  17,250 
 2017 2016                                     
Portfolio Company Interest
income
 Dividend
income
 Fee
income
 Interest
income
 Dividend
income
 Fee
income
 
Non-controlled affiliate company investments (1) :                   
American Community Homes, Inc. $1,142 $ $ $1,073 $ $ 
Curion Holdings, LLC  3,592            273   4      (457)  3,412 
Curion Holdings, LLC (Revolver)  244      138      17         (4)  395 
Curion Holdings, LLC (Junior secured loan)                           
Curion Holdings, LLC (Junior secured loan)                           
Curion Holdings, LLC (58,779 shares of common stock)                           
  3,836      138      290   4      (461)  3,807 
                                    
Incipio, LLC  12,830            395   29      57   13,311 
Incipio, LLC  3,573            104         (17)  3,660 
Incipio, LLC  1,518            44         6   1,568 
Incipio, LLC        656      18         (5)  669 
Incipio, LLC (Junior secured loan)  1,260                     (816)  444 
Incipio, LLC (Junior secured loan)                           
Incipio, LLC (1,774 shares of Series C common units)                           
  19,181      656      561   29      (775)  19,652 
                                    
Luxury Optical Holdings Co. 142        4,334            255   10      (577)  4,022 
Rockdale Blackhawk, LLC 1,518   1,373 3,546  
Rocket Dog Brands, LLC 126   351   
Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (Delayed Draw)  622                     (2)  620 
Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (Revolver)  200            11         (26)  185 
Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (86 shares of common stock)                           
  5,156            266   10      (605)  4,827 
                                    
Millennial Brands LLC (10 preferred units)                           
Millennial Brands LLC (75,502 common units)                           
                           
                                    
NECB Collections, LLC (Revolver) (3)        735                  735 
NECB Collections, LLC (20.8% of units) (3)     1,458                  (406)  1,052 
     1,458   735               (406)  1,787 
                                    
SHI Holdings, Inc. 367        2,598         (14)  229   4      (177)  2,640 
SHI Holdings, Inc. (Revolver)  3,342      464      311   (3)     (249)  3,865 
SHI Holdings, Inc. (24 shares of common stock)  307                     (231)  76 
  6,247      464   (14)  540   1      (657)  6,581 
                                    
Summit Container Corporation  482      485       3,034                     25   3,059 
Summit Container Corporation (Revolver)  6,660      23,898   (25,778)           3   4,783 
Summit Container Corporation (warrant to purchase up to 19.5% of the equity)                           
  9,694      23,898   (25,778)           28   7,842 
Total non-controlled affiliate company investments $3,777 $ $ $3,282 $3,546 $  $57,267  $1,458  $30,335  $(25,792) $3,567  $74  $  $(5,163) $61,746 
Controlled affiliate company investments(1):             
TPP Acquisition, Inc. $ $ $ $30 $ $ 
TPP Operating, Inc.  594           
                                    
Controlled affiliate company investments:                                    
MRCC Senior Loan Fund I, LLC $27,634  $  $14,950  $  $  $  $  $85  $42,669 
  27,634      14,950               85   42,669 
Total controlled affiliate company investments $594 $ $ $30 $ $  $27,634  $  $14,950  $  $  $  $  $85  $42,669 

 

 

(1)(1)Includes both loan and equity security investment transactions for these portfolio companies.
(2)

The Company provided a follow-onrestructured its investment to Luxury Opticalin Mnine Holdings, Co.Inc. (“LOH”Mnine”) as a part of a restructuring during the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017.2020. As a part of the restructuring, the Company also received 9.6%5.3% of the equity of LOH.Mnine. For the purpose of this schedule, transfers in represents the fair value at March 31, 2020.  

(2)

During the three months ended September 30, 2020, the senior secured lender group of Toojay’s Management, LLC (“Toojay’s OldCo”) established TJ Management HoldCo, LLC (“Toojay’s NewCo”) in order to acquire certain of the assets of Toojay’s OldCo as part of a bankruptcy restructuring.  The Company owns 15.9% of the equity in Toojay’s NewCo.  Toojay’s NewCo credit bid a portion of the senior secured debt in Toojay’s OldCo to acquire certain assets of Toojay’s OldCo which constitute the ongoing operations of the portfolio company.  The Company’s portion of this credit bit was $2,386, and as such the Company’s outstanding senior secured debt investment in Toojay’s OldCo was reduced by the amount of the credit bid and the Company’s cost basis of its new equity investment in Toojay’s NewCo was increased by the amount of the credit bid.  For the purpose of this schedule, transfers in represents the fair value at June 30, 2017.

(3)2020 of the senior secured debt investment that was exchanged in the credit bid. The Company also provided a follow-on investmentrevolver commitment to Rockdale Blackhawk, LLC (“Rockdale”) duringToojay’s NewCo.

(3)During the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017. In conjunction with the follow-on investment,2019, the Company also received an additional 6.4% of the equity of Rockdale, increasing total equity ownership to 18.0%.
(4)On September 2, 2016, TPP Acquisition, Inc. filed for bankruptcy as part of a restructuring process. The existing lenders, including the Company, submittedparticipated in a credit bid to purchase certainacquire the assets of TPP Acquisition, Inc.NECB Collections (“NECB”), which was approved bya subsidiary of Education Corporation of America (“ECA”). As a result, the bankruptcy court. The sale closed on November 8, 2016. A new operating company, TPP Operating, Inc., was formed to acquire certainCompany obtained a 20.8% equity stake in NECB in exchange for a $1,458 reduction of the assets of TPP Acquisition, Inc. and continue business operations. These new operations are no longer encumbered by significant lease liabilities.secured loan position in ECA. The Company owns 40% of the equity interests in both the former operating company, TPP Acquisition, Inc. (which is in wind-down) and the new operating company, TPP Operating, Inc. During the bankruptcy period, the Company and the other existing lendersalso provided additional financing through a debtor-in-possession financing (“DIP”) facility. Upon the purchase of TPP Acquisition, Inc.’s assets, TPP Operating, Inc. entered into a new credit facility with the existing lenders, including the Company. The principal amount of the new facility with TPP Operating, Inc. represented the amount owedfollow-on revolver commitment to the lenders under the pre-petition facilities plus the amount funded under the DIP facility, less the amount of the credit bid. The cost basis of the Company’s equity investment in TPP Operating, Inc. represents the credit bid and equates to the reduction of principal outstanding on the debt facilities when the new facility was issued to TPP Operating, Inc. As of September 30, 2017, the Company valued its positions in TPP Operating, Inc. utilizing an enterprise value waterfall model. The key inputs to the model were an estimated 2017 revenue forecast and revenue multiple developed using comparable public and private company data.NECB.

  For the nine months ended September 30, 
  2020  2019 
Portfolio Company Interest
Income
  Dividend
Income
  Fee Income  Interest
Income
  Dividend
Income
  Fee Income 
Non-controlled affiliate company investments:                        
American Community Homes, Inc. $815  $  $  $781  $  $ 
American Community Homes, Inc.  727         652       
American Community Homes, Inc.  168         60       
American Community Homes, Inc.  50         48       
American Community Homes, Inc.  40         36       
American Community Homes, Inc.  235         142       
American Community Homes, Inc.  426         183       
American Community Homes, Inc.  5                
American Community Homes, Inc.  16                
American Community Homes, Inc.(Revolver)  146                
American Community Homes, Inc. (Warrant)                  
   2,628         1,902       
                         
Ascent Midco, LLC  334          n/a    n/a    n/a 
Ascent Midco, LLC (Delayed Draw)  10          n/a    n/a    n/a 
Ascent Midco, LLC (Revolver)  19          n/a    n/a    n/a 
Ascent Midco, LLC (Class A units)     106       n/a    n/a    n/a 
   363   106       n/a    n/a    n/a 
                         
Curion Holdings, LLC           286       
Curion Holdings, LLC (Revolver)           20       
Curion Holdings, LLC (Junior secured loan)                  
Curion Holdings, LLC (Junior secured loan)                  
Curion Holdings, LLC (Common units)                  
            306       
                         
Incipio, LLC  (309)        1,164       
Incipio, LLC  299         298       
Incipio, LLC  126         128       
Incipio, LLC  53         33       
Incipio, LLC  101                
Incipio, LLC (Delayed Draw)  23                
Incipio, LLC (Junior secured loan)                  
Incipio, LLC (Junior secured loan)                  
Incipio, LLC (Common units)                  
   293         1,623       
                         
Luxury Optical Holdings Co.           259       
Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (Delayed Draw)  61         65       
Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (Revolver)           12       
Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (Common stock)                  
   61         336       
                         
Millennial Brands, LLC (Preferred units)   n/a    n/a    n/a          
Millennial Brands, LLC (Common units)   n/a    n/a    n/a          
    n/a    n/a    n/a          
                         
Mnine Holdings, Inc.  602          n/a    n/a    n/a 
Mnine Holdings, Inc. (Common units)            n/a    n/a    n/a 
   602          n/a    n/a    n/a 
                         
NECB Collections, LLC (Revolver)  77         15       
NECB Collections, LLC (LLC units)                  
   77         15       
                         
SHI Holdings, Inc.  (2)        261       
SHI Holdings, Inc. (Revolver)  (3)        349       
SHI Holdings, Inc. (Common stock)                  
   (5)        610       
                         
Summit Container Corporation  229         257       
Summit Container Corporation                  
Summit Container Corporation (Revolver)  269         439       
Summit Container Corporation (Warrant)                  
   498         696       
                         
TJ Management HoldCo, LLC (Revolver)  1          n/a    n/a    n/a 
TJ Management HoldCo, LLC (Common stock)            n/a    n/a    n/a 
   1          n/a    n/a    n/a 
                         
Total non-controlled affiliate company investments $4,518  $106  $  $5,488  $  $ 
Controlled affiliate company investments:                        
MRCC Senior Loan Fund I, LLC $  $3,150  $  $  $2,745  $ 
      3,150         2,745    
Total controlled affiliate company investments $  $3,150  $  $  $2,745  $ 


Note 6. Transactions with Related Parties

 

The Company has entered into an Investment Advisory and Management Agreementinvestment advisory agreement with MC Advisors (the “Investment Advisory Agreement”), under which MC Advisors, subject to the overall supervision of the Board, provides investment advisory services to the Company. The Company pays MC Advisors a fee for its services under the Investment Advisory and Management Agreement consisting of two components—components - a base management fee and an incentive fee. The cost of both the base management fee and the incentive fee are borne by the Company’s stockholders, unless such fees are waived by MC Advisors.

On November 4, 2019, the Board approved a change to the Investment Advisory Agreement to amend the base management fee structure. Effective July 1, 2019, the base management fee is calculated initially at an annual rate equal to 1.75% of average invested assets (calculated as total assets excluding cash, which includes assets financed using leverage); provided, however, the base management fee is calculated at an annual rate equal to 1.75%1.00% of the Company’s average invested assets (calculated as total assets excluding cash)cash, which includes assets financed using leverage) that exceeds the product of (i) 200% and (ii) the Company’s average net assets. For the avoidance of doubt, the 200% is calculated in accordance with the asset coverage limitation as defined in the 1940 Act to give effect to the Company’s exemptive relief with respect to MRCC SBIC’s SBA debentures. This change has the effect of reducing the Company’s base management fee rate on assets in excess of regulatory leverage of 1:1 debt to equity to 1.00% per annum. The base management fee is payable quarterly in arrears.

Prior to July 1, 2019, the base management fee was calculated at an annual rate equal to 1.75% of average invested assets (calculated as total assets excluding cash, which included assets financed using leverage) and was payable quarterly in arrears.

Base management fees for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172020 were $1,953$2,414 and $5,661,$7,399, respectively. Base management fees for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20162019 were $1,594$2,785 and $4,598,$8,029, respectively.

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The incentive fee consists of two parts. The first part is calculated and payable quarterly in arrears and equals 20% of “pre-incentive fee net investment income” for the immediately preceding quarter, subject to a 2% (8% annualized) preferred return, or “hurdle,” and a “catch up” feature. The foregoing incentive fee is subject to a total return requirement, which provides that no incentive fee in respect of pre-incentive fee net investment income will be payable except to the extent that 20% of the cumulative net increase in net assets resulting from operations over the then current and 11 preceding calendar quarters exceeds the cumulative incentive fees accrued and/or paid for the 11 preceding calendar quarters.quarters (the “Incentive Fee Limitation”). Therefore, any ordinary income incentive fee that is payable in a calendar quarter will be limited to the lesser of (1) 20% of the amount by which pre-incentive fee net investment income for such calendar quarter exceeds the 2% hurdle, subject to the “catch-up” provision, and (2) (x) 20% of the cumulative net increase in net assets resulting from operations for the then current and 11 preceding calendar quarters minus (y) the cumulative incentive fees accrued and/or paid for the 11 preceding calendar quarters. For the foregoing purpose, the “cumulative net increase in net assets resulting from operations” is the sum of pre-incentive fee net investment income, realized gains and losses and unrealized gains and losses for the then current and 11 preceding calendar quarters. The second part of the incentive fee is determined and payable in arrears as of the end of each fiscal year in an amount equal to 20% of realized capital gains, if any, on a cumulative basis from inception through the end of the year, computed net of all realized capital losses on a cumulative basis and unrealized depreciation, less the aggregate amount of any previously paid capital gain incentive fees.

 

Incentive fees, excluding the impactThe composition of the incentive fee waiver, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 were $1,721 and $4,471, respectively. Incentive fees for the three months ended September 30, 2017 consisted solely of part oneCompany’s incentive fees (based on net investment income) of $1,721. Incentive fees for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, consisted of part one incentive fees of $4,646 and part two incentive fees (based upon net realized and unrealized gains and losses, or capital gains) of ($175). Part two incentive fees reduced total incentive fees for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, primarilywas as a result of net unrealized losses during the period. Incentive fees for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 were $1,223 and $4,282, respectively. Incentive fees for the three months ended September 30, 2016, consisted of part one incentive fees of $1,361 and part two incentive fees of ($138). Part two incentive fees reduced the total incentive fees for the three months ended September 30, 2016, primarily as a result of net unrealized losses during the period. Incentive fees for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, consisted solely of part one incentive fees of $4,282. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, MC Advisors waived part one incentive fees of zero and $250, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 no incentive fees were waived. The Company accrues, but does not pay, a capital gains incentive fee in connection with any unrealized capital appreciation, as appropriate. If, on a cumulative basis, the sum of net realized gain (loss) plus net unrealized gain (loss) during a period, the Company will reverse any excess capital gains incentive fee previously accrued such that the amount of capital gains incentive fee accrued is no more than 20% of the sum of net realized gain (loss) plus net unrealized gain (loss).follows:

 

  

Three months ended

September 30,

  

Nine months ended

September 30,

 
  2020  2019  2020  2019 
Part one incentive fees (1) $1,129  $1,618  $5,012  $4,888 
Part two incentive fees (2)            
Incentive Fee Limitation  (1,129)  (149)  (5,012)  (651)
Incentive fees, excluding the impact of the incentive fee waiver     1,469      4,237 
Incentive fee waiver (3)     (616)     (1,182)
Total incentive fees, net of incentive fee waiver $  $853  $  $3,055 

(1)Based on pre-incentive fee net investment income.
(2)Based upon net realized and unrealized gains and losses, or capital gains. The Company accrues, but does not pay, a capital gains incentive fee in connection with any unrealized capital appreciation, as appropriate. If, on a cumulative basis, the sum of net realized gain (loss) plus net unrealized gain (loss) decreases during a period, the Company will reverse any excess capital gains incentive fee previously accrued such that the amount of capital gains incentive fee accrued is no more than 20% of the sum of net realized gain (loss) plus net unrealized gain (loss).
(3)Represents part one incentive fees waived by MC Advisors.


The Company has entered into an Administration Agreementadministration agreement with Monroe CapitalMC Management Advisors, LLC (“MC Management”(the “Administration Agreement”), under which the Company reimburses MC Management, (subjectsubject to the review and approval of the Board)Board, for its allocable portion of overhead and other expenses, including the costs of furnishing the Company with office facilities and equipment and providing clerical, bookkeeping, record-keeping and other administrative services at such facilities, and the Company’s allocable portion of the cost of the chief financial officer and chief compliance officer and their respective staffs. To the extent that MC Management outsources any of its functions, the Company will pay the fees associated with such functions on a direct basis, without incremental profit to MC Management. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2020, the Company incurred $864$806 and $2,540,$2,440, respectively, in administrative expenses (included within Professional fees, Administrative service fees and General and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations) under the Administration Agreement, of which $295$321 and $926,$973, respectively, was related to MC Management overhead and salary allocation and paid directly to MC Management. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016,2019, the Company incurred $826$865 and $2,249,$2,604, respectively, in administrative expenses (included within Professional fees, Administrative service fees and General and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations) under the Administration Agreement, of which $324$322 and $956,$988, respectively, was related to MC Management overhead and salary allocation and paid directly to MC Management. As of September 30, 20172020 and December 31, 2016, $2952019, $321 and $330,$322, respectively, of expenses were due to MC Management under this agreement and are included in accounts payable and accrued expenses on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities.

  

The Company has entered into a license agreement with Monroe Capital LLC under which Monroe Capital LLC has agreed to grant the Company a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use the name “Monroe Capital” for specified purposes in its business. Under this agreement, the Company will have ahas the right to use the “Monroe Capital” name at no cost, subject to certain conditions, for so long as the AdvisorMC Advisors or one of its affiliates remains its investment advisor.adviser. Other than with respect to this limited license, the Company has no legal right to the “Monroe Capital” name.name or logo.

 

As of September 30, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, the Company had accounts payable to members of the Board of $37$38 and zero, respectively, representing accrued and unpaid fees for their services.

 

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Note 7. Borrowings

 

Revolving Credit Facility:In accordance with the 1940 Act, the Company is permitted to borrow amounts such that its asset coverage ratio, as defined in the 1940 Act, is at least 150% after such borrowing. As of September 30, 2017,2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company’s asset coverage ratio based on aggregate borrowings outstanding was 211% and 183%, respectively.

Revolving Credit Facility: The Company had U.S. dollar borrowings of $58,200 and non-U.S. dollar borrowings denominated in Great Britain pounds of £1,800 ($2,412 in U.S. dollars) under itshas a $255,000 revolving credit facility with ING Capital LLC, as agent, to finance the purchase of the Company’s assets.agent. The borrowings denominated in Great Britain pounds are translated into U.S. dollars based on the spot rate at each balance sheet date. The impact resulting from changes in foreign currency borrowings is included in change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency borrowings in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. The borrowings denominated in Great Britain pounds may be positively or negatively affected by movements in the rate of exchange between the U.S. dollar and the Great Britain pound. These movements are beyond the control of the Company and cannot be predicted. As of December 31, 2016, the Company had U.S. dollar borrowings of $129,000 outstanding under the revolving credit facility. As of September 30, 2017, the maximum amount the Company was able to borrow was $200,000 and this borrowing can be increased to $300,000 pursuant tofacility has an accordion feature which permits the Company, under certain circumstances to increase the size of the facility up to $400,000 (subject to maintaining 200%150% asset coverage, as defined by the 1940 Act). On February 22, 2017, the Company closed a $40,000 upsize to the revolving credit facility, bringing the maximum amount the Company is able to borrow from $160,000 to the now current maximum amount of $200,000, in accordance with the facility’s accordion feature. The maturity date on the facility is December 14, 2020.

The revolving credit facility is secured by a lien on all of the Company’s assets, including cash on hand, but excluding the assets of the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, MRCC SBIC. The Company’s ability to borrow under the revolving credit facility is subject to availability under a defined borrowing base, which varies based on portfolio characteristics and certain eligibility criteria and concentration limits, as well as required valuation methodologies. The Company may make draws under the revolving credit facility to make or purchase additional investments through December 2019March 1, 2023 and for general working capital purposes until March 1, 2024, the maturity date of the revolving credit facility. Borrowings under

On May 21, 2020, the Company amended and restated its revolving credit facility bear(the “Amended Credit Agreement”) with ING Capital LLC, as agent. The amendment provided certain relief during a temporary COVID-19 relief period of up to 9 months, including expanded borrowing base capacity, flexibility within the asset coverage ratio definition to utilize an expanded base of assets to determine compliance and flexibility to utilize SEC COVID-19 relief for the calculation thereof. The Amended Credit Agreement also set out certain temporary restrictions during the COVID-19 relief period, including limiting additional indebtedness and additional investments, setting additional parameters which may cap the total amount of cash dividends payable and requiring certain mandatory prepayments after the receipt of proceeds from the issuances of equity or debt. During the three months ended September 30, 2020, the Company exited the COVID-19 relief period.

Additionally, the Amended Credit Agreement provided for certain permanent amendments, including elimination of the liquidity covenant, reduction of the net worth requirement from $125,000 to $110,000, and lowering the minimum consolidated total net assets from at least equal to $175,000 plus 65% of the net proceeds from sales of the Company’s equity securities to at least equal to $150,000 plus 65% of the net proceeds from sales of the Company’s equity securities. As conditions of the Amended Credit Agreement, the Company agreed to certain pricing considerations, including an increase in the interest rate margins (a) for LIBOR loans (which may be one-, three- or six-month, at the Company’s election, at an annualoption), from 2.375% to 2.625% and (b) for alternate base rate of LIBOR (one-month, two-month, three-month or six-month at our discretion based on the termloans, from 1.375% to 1.625%. The other significant terms of the borrowing) plus 2.75% or at a daily rate equal to 2.00% per annum plus the greater of the prime interest rate, the federal funds rate plus 0.5% or LIBOR plus 1.0%. The LIBOR rate on the revolving credit facility was reduced to LIBOR plus 2.75% from LIBOR plus 3.00%remained unchanged. The Company incurred expenses of $1,099 in conjunction with the Company’s capital raise on June 9, 2017, as net worth (excluding investments in MRCC SBIC) exceeded $225,000. In addition toamendment which have been capitalized within unamortized deferred financing costs and are amortized into interest expense over the stated interest rate on borrowings under the revolving credit facility, the Company is required to pay a fee of 0.5% per annum on any unused portionestimated average life of the revolving credit facility if the unused portion of the facility is less than 65% of the then available maximum borrowing or a fee of 1.0% per annum on any unused portion of the revolving credit facility if the unused portion of the facility is greater than or equal to 65% of the then available maximum borrowing. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the outstanding borrowings were accruing at a weighted average interest rate of 4.0% and 3.8%, respectively. The weighted average interest rate of the revolving credit facility borrowings (excluding debt issuance costs) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 was 4.1% and 4.1%, respectively. The weighted average fee rate on the unused portion of the revolving credit facility for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 was 0.5% and 0.5%, respectively. The weighted average interest rate of the revolving credit facility borrowings (excluding debt issuance costs) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 was 3.7% and 3.6%, respectively. The weighted average fee rate on the unused portion of the revolving credit facility for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 was 0.5% and 0.5%, respectively.borrowings.

 

The Company’s ability to borrow under the revolving credit facility is subject to availability under the borrowing base, which permits the Company to borrow up to 70%72.5% of the fair market value of its portfolio company investments depending on the type of the investment the Company holds and whether the investment is quoted. The Company’s ability to borrow is also subject to certain concentration limits, and continued compliance with the representations, warranties and covenants given by the Company under the facility. The revolving credit facility contains certain financial and restrictive covenants, including, but not limited to, the Company’s maintenance of: (1) a minimum consolidated total net assets at least equal to the greater of (a) 40% of the consolidated total assets on the last day of each quarter or (b) $120,000$150,000 plus 65% of the net proceeds to the Company from sales of its equity securities after December 14, 2015;March 1, 2019; (2) a ratio of total assets (less total liabilities other than indebtedness) to total indebtedness of not less than 2.1 times;1.5 to 1; and (3) a senior debt coverage ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to interest expense of at least 2.5 times.2 to 1. The revolving credit facility also requires the Company to undertake customary indemnification obligations with respect to ING Capital LLC and other members of the lending group and to reimburse the lenders for expenses associated with entering into the credit facility. The revolving credit facility also has customary provisions regarding events of default, including events of default for nonpayment, change in control transactions at both Monroe Capital Corporation and MC Advisors, failure to comply with financial and negative covenants, and failure to maintain ourthe Company’s relationship with MC Advisors. If the Company incurs an event of default under the revolving credit facility and fails to remedy such default under any applicable grace period, if any, then the entire revolving credit facility could become immediately due and payable, which would materially and adversely affect the Company’s liquidity, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

       


The Company’s revolving credit facility also imposes certain conditions that may limit the amount of the Company’s distributions to stockholders. Distributions payable in the Company’s common stock under the DRIP are not limited by the revolving credit facility. Distributions in cash or property other than common stock are generally limited to 115% of the amount of distributions required to maintain the Company’s status as a RIC.

 

As of September 30, 2020, the Company had U.S. dollar borrowings of $78,550 and non-U.S. dollar borrowings denominated in Great Britain pounds of £16,100 ($20,801 in U.S. dollars) under the revolving credit facility. As of December 31, 2019, the Company had U.S. dollar borrowings of $158,950 and non-U.S. dollar borrowings denominated in Great Britain pounds of £16,100 ($21,344 in U.S. dollars) under the revolving credit facility. The borrowings denominated in Great Britain pounds may be positively or negatively affected by movements in the rate of exchange between the U.S. dollar and the Great Britain pound. These movements are beyond the control of the Company and cannot be predicted. The borrowings denominated in Great Britain pounds are translated into U.S. dollars based on the spot rate at each balance sheet date. The impact resulting from changes in foreign currency borrowings is included in net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency and other transactions on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations and totaled ($835) and $543 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, and $602 and $688 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively.

Borrowings under the revolving credit facility bear interest, at the Company’s election, at an annual rate of LIBOR (one-month, three-month or six-month at the Company’s discretion based on the term of the borrowing) plus 2.625% or at a daily rate equal to 1.625% per annum plus the greater of the prime interest rate, the federal funds rate plus 0.5% or LIBOR plus 1.0%, with a LIBOR floor of 0.5%. In addition to the stated interest rate on borrowings under the revolving credit facility, the Company is required to pay a commitment fee and certain conditional fees based on usage of the expanded borrowing base and usage of the asset coverage ratio flexibility. A commitment fee of 0.5% per annum on any unused portion of the revolving credit facility if the unused portion of the facility is less than 35% of the then available maximum borrowing or a commitment fee of 1.0% per annum on any unused portion of the revolving credit facility if the unused portion of the facility is greater than or equal to 35% of the then available maximum borrowing. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the outstanding borrowings were accruing at a weighted average interest rate of 3.1% and 4.0%, respectively.

2023 Notes: The Company has issued $109,000 in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes that mature on October 31, 2023. Interest on the 2023 Notes is paid quarterly on January 31, April 30, July 31, and October 31, at an annual rate of 5.75%. The Company may redeem the 2023 Notes in whole or in part at any time or from time to time on or after October 31, 2020. The 2023 Notes are general, unsecured obligations and rank equal in right of payment with all of the Company’s existing and future unsecured indebtedness. The 2023 Notes are listed on The Nasdaq Global Select Market under the trading symbol MRCCL.

SBA Debentures: On February 28, 2014, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, MRCC SBIC received a license from the SBA to operate as a SBIC under Section 301(c) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended. MRCC SBIC commenced operations on September 16, 2013.

 

The SBIC license allows MRCC SBIC to obtain leverage by issuing SBA-guaranteedSBA debentures, subject to the issuance of a leverage commitment by the SBA and other customary procedures. SBA-guaranteedSBA debentures are non-recourse, interest only debentures with interest payable semi-annually and have a ten year10-year maturity. The principal amount of SBA-guaranteedSBA debentures is not required to be paid prior to maturity but may be prepaid at any time without penalty. The interest rate of SBA-guaranteedSBA debentures is fixed on a semi-annual basis (pooling date) at a market-driven spread over U.S. Treasury Notes with 10-year maturities. The SBA, as a creditor, has a superior claim to MRCC SBIC’s assets over the Company’s stockholders in the event the Company liquidates MRCC SBIC, or the SBA exercises its remedies upon an event of default. As of September 30, 2020, MRCC SBIC had $19,073 in cash and $137,325 in investments at fair value. As of December 31, 2019, MRCC SBIC had $27,409 in cash and $133,982 in investments at fair value.

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SBA regulations currently limit the amount that an individual SBIC may borrow to a maximum of $150,000$175,000 when it has at least $75,000$87,500 in regulatory capital, receives a leverage commitment from the SBA and has been through an audit examination by the SBA subsequent to licensing. The SBA also historically limitedlimits a related group of SBICs (commonly referred to as a “family of funds”) to a maximum of $225,000 in total borrowings. On December 18, 2015, this family of funds limitation was raised to $350,000 in total borrowings. As the Company has other affiliated SBICs already in operation, MRCC SBIC was historically limited to a maximum of $40,000 in borrowings. Pursuant to the increase in the family of funds limitation, the Company submitted a commitment application to the SBA and on April 13, 2016, MRCC SBIC was approved by the SBA for an additional $75,000 in SBA-guaranteed debentures, for a total of $115,000 in available debentures.

 


As of both September 30, 2017,2020 and December 31, 2019, MRCC SBIC had $57,624 in leverageable capital and $92,100 in SBA-guaranteedthe following SBA debentures outstanding. As of December 31, 2016, MRCC SBIC had $41,000 in leverageable capital and $51,500 in SBA-guaranteed debentures outstanding. As of September 30, 2017, theoutstanding:

Maturity Date Interest Rate  Amount 
September 2024  3.4% $12,920 
March 2025  3.3%  14,800 
March 2025  2.9%  7,080 
September 2025  3.6%  5,200 
March 2027  3.5%  20,000 
September 2027  3.2%  32,100 
March 2028  3.9%  18,520 
September 2028  4.2%  4,380 
Total     $115,000 

The Company has made all required leverageable capital contributions to MRCC SBIC in order to access the remaining $22,900 in available SBA-guaranteed debentures.

As of September 30, 2017, MRCC SBIC had the following SBA-guaranteed debentures outstanding (dollars in thousands):

Maturity Date Interest Rate  Amount 
September 2024  3.4% $12,920 
March 2025  3.3%  14,800 
March 2025  2.9%  7,080 
September 2025  3.6%  5,200 
March 2027  3.5%  20,000 
September 2027  3.2%  32,100 
Total     $92,100 

As of December 31, 2016, MRCC SBIC had the following SBA-guaranteed debentures outstanding (dollars in thousands):

Maturity Date Interest Rate  Amount 
September 2024  3.4% $12,920 
March 2025  3.3%  14,800 
March 2025  2.9%  7,080 
September 2025  3.6%  5,200 
March 2027  2.1%(1)  9,200 
March 2027  2.0%(1)  2,300 
Total     $51,500 

(1)Represents an interim rate of interest as the SBA-guaranteed debentures had not yet pooled.

On October 2, 2014, the Company wasbeen granted exemptive relief from the SEC for permission to exclude the debt of MRCC SBIC guaranteed by the SBA from the 200% asset coverage test under the 1940 Act. The receipt of this exemption for this SBA-guaranteedSBA debt increases flexibility under the 200% asset coverage test.

 

Secured Borrowings: Certain partial loan sales do not qualify for sale accounting under ASC Topic 860 because these sales do not meet the definition of a “participating interest,” as defined in the guidance, in order for sale treatment to be allowed. Participations or other partial loan sales which do not meet the definition of a participating interest remain as an investment on the accompanying consolidated statements of assets and liabilities and the portion sold is recorded as a secured borrowing in the liabilities section of the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities. For these partial loan sales, the interest earned on the entire loan balance is recorded within “interest income” and the interest earned by the buyer in the partial loan sale is recorded within “interest and other debt financing expenses” in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

As of September 30, 2017, there were no secured borrowings. As of December 31, 2016, secured borrowings at fair value totaled $1,314 and the fair value of the loans that are associated with these secured borrowings was $5,814. These secured borrowings were created as a result of the Company’s completion of partial loan sales of certain unitranche loan assets during the year ended December 31, 2013 that did not meet the definition of a “participating interest.” As a result, sale treatment was not allowed and these partial loan sales were treated as secured borrowings. No such partial loan sales occurred during the year ended December 31, 2016 and the nine months ended September 30, 2017. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, repayments on secured borrowings totaled zero and $1,254, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 repayments on secured borrowings totaled $625 and $902, respectively. The weighted average interest rate on the Company’s secured borrowings was approximately zero and 6.3% as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

Components of interest expense: The components of the Company’s interest expense and other debt financing expenses, areaverage outstanding balances and average stated interest rates (i.e. the rate in effect plus spread) were as follows:

 

  Three months ended September 30, 
  2017  2016 
Interest expense – revolving credit facility $944  $935 
Interest expense – SBA debentures  683   329 
Amortization of deferred financing costs  274   222 
Interest expense – secured borrowings     27 
Other  6   10 
Total interest and other debt financing expenses $1,907  $1,523 
  Three months ended September 30, 
  2020  2019 
Interest expense - revolving credit facility $1,218  $2,518 
Interest expense - 2023 Notes  1,567   1,567 
Interest expense - SBA debentures  991   991 
Amortization of deferred financing costs  582   473 
Total interest and other debt financing expenses $4,358  $5,549 
Average outstanding balance $350,992  $436,080 
Average stated interest rate  4.3%  4.6%

 

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  Nine months ended September 30, 
  2017  2016 
Interest expense – revolving credit facility $3,674  $3,251 
Interest expense – SBA debentures  1,607   981 
Amortization of deferred financing costs  760   603 
Interest expense – secured borrowings  34   99 
Other  26   53 
Total interest and other debt financing expenses $6,101  $4,987 
  Nine months ended September 30, 
  2020  2019 
Interest expense - revolving credit facility $4,504  $6,505 
Interest expense - 2023 Notes  4,701   4,189 
Interest expense - SBA debentures  2,952   2,942 
Amortization of deferred financing costs  1,586   1,374 
Total interest and other debt financing expenses $13,743  $15,010 
Average outstanding balance $384,452  $388,728 
Average stated interest rate  4.2%  4.5%

 

Note 8. Derivative Instruments

The Company enters into foreign currency forward contracts from time to time to help mitigate the impact that an adverse change in foreign exchange rates would have on future interest cash flows from the Company’s investments denominated in foreign currencies. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the counterparty to these foreign currency forward contracts was Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC. Net unrealized gain or loss on foreign currency forward contracts are included in net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts and net realized gain or loss on forward currency forward contracts are included in net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

Certain information related to the Company’s foreign currency forward contracts is presented below as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.  


  As of September 30, 2020
  Notional
Amount to be
Sold
  Settlement
Date
 Gross
Amount of
Unrealized
Gain
  Gross
Amount of
Unrealized
Loss
  Balance Sheet location of Net Amounts
Foreign currency forward contract £88  10/2/2020 $  $(5) Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract £229  11/30/2020     (2) Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract £26  12/2/2020     (1) Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract £87  1/4/2021     (5) Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract £84  4/2/2021     (5) Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract £83  7/2/2021     (5) Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract £83  10/4/2021     (5) Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract £82  1/3/2022     (5) Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract £79  4/4/2022     (5) Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract £29  5/6/2022     (2) Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts
Total £870    $  $(40)  

  As of December 31, 2019
  Notional
Amount to be
Sold
  Settlement
Date
 Gross
Amount of
Unrealized
Gain
  Gross
Amount of
Unrealized
Loss
  Balance Sheet location of Net Amounts
Foreign currency forward contract £104  1/2/2020 $  $(5) Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract £231  2/28/2020     (10) Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract £27  3/2/2020     (1) Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract £103  4/1/2020     (5) Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract £102  5/5/2020     (4) Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract £230  5/29/2020     (10) Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract £27  6/1/2020     (1) Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract £230  8/28/2020     (10) Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract £28  9/3/2020     (2) Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract £229  11/30/2020     (10) Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract £26  12/2/2020     (1) Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts
Total £1,337    $  $(59)  

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company recognized net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts of ($55) and $19, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company recognized net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts of ($15) and $3, respectively.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company recognized net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts of $60 and $67, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company recognized net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts of $16 and $10, respectively.

Note 9. Distributions

 

The Company’s distributions are recorded on the record date. The following table summarizes distributions declared during the nine months ended September 30, 20172020 and 2016:2019, respectively:

 

Date

Declared

 

Record

Date

 

Payment

Date

 Amount
Per Share
  Cash
Distribution
  DRIP
Shares
Issued
  DRIP
Shares
Value
  DRIP Shares
Repurchased
in the Open
Market
  Cost of
DRIP Shares
Repurchased
 
Nine months ended September 30, 2017:                        
March 7, 2017 March 17, 2017 March 31, 2017 $0.35  $5,549   16,217  $254     $ 
May 31, 2017 June 15, 2017 June 30, 2017  0.35   6,807   17,932   271       
August 31, 2017 September 15, 2017 September 29, 2017  0.35   7,084         6,508   93 
Total distributions declared  $1.05  $19,440   34,149  $525   6,508  $93 
                             
Nine months ended September 30, 2016:                        
March 4, 2016 March 15, 2016 March 31, 2016 $0.35  $4,553     $   20,144  $277 
June 1, 2016 June 15, 2016 June 30, 2016  0.35   4,553         18,518   275 
August 30, 2016 September 15, 2016 September 30, 2016  0.35   5,730   4,493   70       
Total distributions declared $1.05  $14,836   4,493  $70   38,662  $552 
Date
Declared
 Record
Date
 Payment
Date
 Amount
Per Share
  Cash
Distribution
  DRIP
Shares
Issued
  DRIP
Shares
Value
  DRIP Shares
Repurchased
in the Open
Market
  Cost of
DRIP Shares
Repurchased
 
Nine months ended September 30, 2020:                            
March 3, 2020 March 16, 2020 March 31, 2020 $0.35  $7,155     —  $   55,938  $374 
May 8, 2020 June 15, 2020 June 30, 2020  0.25   5,257         40,612   283 
September 4, 2020 September 16, 2020 September 30, 2020  0.25   5,326         44,246   305 
Total distributions declared     $0.85  $17,738     $   140,796  $962 
                             
Nine months ended September 30, 2019:                            
March 5, 2019 March 15, 2019 March 29, 2019 $0.35  $7,156     $   27,498  $342 
May 31, 2019 June 14, 2019 June 28, 2019  0.35   7,156         30,802   363 
September 3, 2019 September 16, 2019 September 30, 2019  0.35   7,156         33,674   355 
Total distributions declared     $1.05  $21,468     $   91,974  $1,060 


 

Note 9.10. Stock ActivityIssuances and Repurchases

Stock Issuances: On July 1, 2016, the Company amended the ATM securities offering program with MLV & Co, LLC (“MLV”) and JMP Securities LLC to replace MLV with FBR Capital Markets & Co. (“FBR”), an affiliate of MLV (the “Prior ATM Program”). On May 12, 2017, the Company entered into new equity distribution agreementsits current at-the-market (“ATM”) securities offering program with eachJMP Securities LLC (“JMP”) and FBR and JMP that reference the Company’s current registration statementCapital Markets & Co. (“FBR”) (the “ATM Program”). On May 8, 2020, the Company entered into an amendment to the ATM Program to extend its term. All other material terms of the Prior ATM Program remain unchanged under the ATM Program.unchanged. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2020, the Company sold 173,939858,976 shares at an average price of $15.71$7.78 per share for gross proceeds of $2,732 under the Prior ATM Program and no shares were sold$6,684 under the ATM Program.program. Aggregate underwriters’underwriter’s discounts and commissions were $41$100 and offering costs were $23,$89, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $2,668.$6,495. There were no stock issuances under the Prior ATM Program during the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

On June 9, 2017, the Company closed a public offering of 3,000,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $15.00 per share, raising approximately $45,000 in gross proceeds. On June 14, 2017, pursuant to the underwriters’ exercise of the over-allotment option, the Company sold an additional 450,000 shares of its common stock, at a public offering price of $15.00 per share, and additional $6,750 in gross proceeds for a total of $51,750. Aggregate underwriters’ discounts and commissions were $2,070 and offering costs were $127, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $49,553.

On July 25, 2016, the Company closed a public offering of 3,100,000 shares of common stock at a public offering price of $15.50 per share, raising approximately $48,050 in gross proceeds. On August 3, 2016, the Company sold an additional 465,000 shares of common stock at a public offering price of $15.50 per share, raising approximately $7,208 in gross proceeds pursuant to the underwriters’ exercise of the over-allotment option. Aggregate underwriters’ discounts and commissions were $2,210 and offering costs were $528, resulting in net proceeds of $52,520.2019.

 

Note 10.11. Commitments and Contingencies

 

Commitments: As of September 30, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, the Company had $33,110$53,234 and $37,716,$44,208, respectively, in outstanding commitments to fund investments under undrawn revolvers, capital expenditure loans, and delayed draw commitments.commitments and subscription agreements (excluding SLF). As described in Note 3, the Company had unfunded commitments of $7,850 to SLF as of both September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 that may be contributed primarily for the purpose of funding new investments approved by the SLF investment committee. Drawdowns of the commitments to SLF require authorization from one of the Company’s representatives on SLF’s board of managers. Management believes that the Company’s available cash balances and/or ability to draw on the revolving credit facility provide sufficient funds to cover its unfunded commitments as of September 30, 2020.

 

Indemnifications: In the normal course of business, the Company enters into contracts and agreements that contain a variety of representations and warranties that provide general indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these agreements is unknown, as these involve future claims that may be made against the Company but that have not occurred. The Company expects the risk of any future obligations under these indemnifications to be remote.

 

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Concentration of credit and counterparty risk: Credit risk arises primarily from the potential inability of counterparties to perform in accordance with the terms of the contract. In the event that the counterparties do not fulfill their obligations, the Company may be exposed to risk. The risk of default depends on the creditworthiness of the counterparties or issuers of the instruments. It is the Company’s policy to review, as necessary, the credit standing of each counterparty.

 

Market risk: The Company’s investments and borrowings are subject to market risk. Market risk is the potential for changes in the value due to market changes. Market risk is directly impacted by the volatility and liquidity in the markets in which the investments and borrowings are traded.

 

Legal proceedings: In the normal course of business, the Company may be subject to legal and regulatory proceedings that are generally incidental to its ongoing operations. While there can be no assurance of the ultimate disposition of any such proceedings, the Company is not currently aware of any such proceedings or disposition that would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

Note 11.12. Financial Highlights

 

The following is a schedule of financial highlights for the nine months ended September 30, 20172020 and 2016:2019:

 

  September 30, 2017  September 30, 2016 
Per share data:        
Net asset value at beginning of period $14.52  $14.19 
Net investment income(1)  1.05   1.24 
Net gain (loss) on investments, secured borrowings and foreign currency borrowings(1)  (0.50)  (0.03)
Net increase in net assets from operations(1)  0.55   1.21 
Stockholder distributions(2)  (1.05)  (1.05)
Other(3)  (0.01)  0.07 
Net asset value at end of period $14.01  $14.42 
         
Net assets at end of period $283,542  $239,087 
Shares outstanding at end of period  20,239,957   16,577,500 
Per share market value at end of period $14.31  $15.73 
Total return based on market value(4)  (0.29)%  28.98%
Total return based on average net asset value(5)  3.78%  8.41%
Ratio/Supplemental data:        
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(6)  10.24%  12.15%
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(6) (7)  9.01%  10.40%
Average debt outstanding $177,739  $153,163 
Average debt outstanding per share $9.83  $11.05 
Portfolio turnover(8)  33.83%  17.79%
  September 30, 2020  September 30, 2019 
Per share data:        
Net asset value at beginning of period $12.20  $12.66 
Net investment income (1)  1.21   1.05 
Net gain (loss) (1)  (1.57)  (0.32)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations (1)  (0.36)  0.73 
Stockholder distributions - income (2)  (0.85)  (1.05)
Effect of share issuances below NAV (3)  (0.16)   
Net asset value at end of period $10.83  $12.34 
Net assets at end of period $230,683  $252,385 
Shares outstanding at end of period  21,303,540   20,444,564 
Per share market value at end of period $6.84  $10.55 
Total return based on market value (4)  (28.85)%  20.21%
Total return based on average net asset value (5)  (3.28)%  5.88%
Ratio/Supplemental data:        
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (6)  14.78%  11.55%
Ratio of total expenses, net of incentive fee waiver, to average net assets (6) (7)  14.13%  14.62%
Portfolio turnover (8)  16.83%  13.55%

 

 


(1)Calculated using the weighted average shares outstanding during the period.periods presented.

(2)Management monitors available taxable earnings, including net investment income and realized capital gains, to determine if a tax return of capital may occur for the year. To the extent the Company’s taxable earnings fall below the total amount of the Company’s distributions for that fiscal year, a portion of those distributions may be deemed a tax return of capital to the Company’s stockholders. The tax character of distributions will be determined at the end of the fiscal year. However, if the character of such distributions were determined as of September 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, none of the distributions would have been characterized as a tax return of capital to the Company’s stockholders; this tax return of capital may differ from the return of capital calculated with reference to net investment income for financial reporting purposes.

(3)Includes the effect of share issuances above (below) net asset value and the impact of different share amounts used in calculating per share data as a result of calculating certain per share data based on weighted average shares outstanding during the period and certain per share data based on shares outstanding as of a period end or transaction date.

(4)Total return based on market value is calculated assuming a purchase of common shares at the market value on the first day and a sale at the market value on the last day of the periods reported. Distributions, if any, are assumed for purposes of this calculation to be reinvested at prices obtained under the Company’s DRIP. Total return based on market value does not reflect brokerage commissions. Return calculations are not annualized.

(5)Total return based on average net asset value is calculated by dividing the net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations by the average net asset value. Return calculations are not annualized.

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(6)Ratios are annualized. Incentive fees included within the ratio are not annualized.

(7)The following is a schedule of supplemental ratios for the nine months ended September 30, 20172020 and 2016.2019. These ratios have been annualized unless otherwise noted.

 

 September 30,
2017
  September 30,
2016
  September 30, 2020  September 30, 2019 
Ratio of total investment income to average net assets  28.91%  26.17%
Ratio of interest and other debt financing expenses to average net assets  3.11%  3.33%  8.10%  7.82%
Ratio of total expenses (without incentive fees) to average net assets  7.40%  8.26%  14.13%  13.43%
Ratio of incentive fees, net of incentive fee waiver, to average net assets (not annualized)(9)  1.61%  2.14%
Ratio of incentive fees, net of incentive fee waiver, to average net assets (8) (9)   0.00%  1.19%

 

(8)Ratios are not annualized.

(9)The ratio of waived incentive fees to average net assets was 0.10%zero and zero0.46% for the nine months ended September 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, respectively.

 


Note 12. Subsequent Events

On November 1, 2017, the Company announced the formation of a joint venture with NLV Financial Corporation (“NLV”), the parent of National Life Insurance Company, to create MRCC Senior Loan Fund I, LLC (the “Senior Loan Fund”). The Senior Loan Fund is expected to invest primarily in senior secured loans to middle market companies in the United States. The Company and NLV have each initially committed $50,000 of capital to the joint venture. In addition, the Senior Loan Fund intends to obtain third party financing that is expected to allow the joint venture to access market levels of leverage.

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Except as otherwise specified, references to “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Monroe Capital Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries.subsidiaries; MC Advisors refers to Monroe Capital BDC Advisors, LLC, our investment adviser and a Delaware limited liability company; MC Management refers to Monroe Capital Management Advisors, LLC, our administrator and a Delaware limited liability company; Monroe Capital refers to Monroe Capital LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and its subsidiaries and affiliates; and SLF refers to MRCC Senior Loan Fund I, LLC, an unconsolidated Delaware limited liability company, in which we co-invest with NLV Financial Corporation (“NLV”) primarily in senior secured loans. The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing in our annual report on Form 10-K (the “Annual Report”) for the year ended December 31, 2016,2019, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 7, 2017.3, 2020. The information contained in this section should also be read in conjunction with our unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes and other financial information appearing elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q (the “Quarterly Report”).

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This Quarterly Report, including Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements, which relate to future events or our future performance or future financial condition. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our company, our industry, our beliefs and our assumptions. The forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report involve risks and uncertainties, including statements as to:

 

·our future operating results;
our future operating results;

our business prospects and the prospects of our portfolio companies;

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

 

·the impact of global health epidemics, such as the current novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic, on our or our portfolio companies’ business prospects and the prospects of our prospective portfolio companies;global economy;

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

·the impact of a protracted decline in the liquidity of credit markets on our business;

·
the impact of increased competition;changes in London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) on our operating results;

 

·the impact of fluctuations in interest rates on our business and our portfolio companies;

·our contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties;

·the valuation of our investments in portfolio companies, particularly those having no liquid trading market;

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

·our expected financings and investments;

·the adequacy of our cash resources and working capital;

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the impact of increased competition;

 

·the ability of our Monroe Capital BDC Advisors, LLC (“MC Advisors”) to locate suitable investments for us and to monitor our investments; and
the impact of fluctuations in interest rates on our business and our portfolio companies;

 

·the impact of future legislation and regulation on our business and our portfolio companies.
our contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties;

 

the valuation of our investments in portfolio companies, particularly those having no liquid trading market;

actual and potential conflicts of interest with MC Advisors, MC Management and other affiliates of Monroe Capital;

the ability of our portfolio companies to achieve their objectives;

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

the adequacy of our financing sources and working capital;

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

the ability of MC Advisors to locate suitable investments for us and to monitor and administer our investments;

the ability of MC Advisors or its affiliates to attract and retain highly talented professionals;

our ability to qualify and maintain our qualification as a regulated investment company and as a business development company; and

the impact of future legislation and regulation on our business and our portfolio companies.


We use words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “seeks,” “plans,” “estimates,” “targets,” “expects”“targets” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. The forward lookingforward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those implied or expressed in the forward-looking statements for any reason, including the factors set forth in “Part I—ItemI-Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report and “Part II—ItemII-Item 1A. Risk Factors” in this Quarterly Report.

 

Although we believe that the assumptions on which these forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, any of those assumptions could prove to be inaccurate, and as a result, the forward-looking statements based on those assumptions also could be inaccurate. Important assumptions include our ability to originate new loans and investments, certain margins and levels of profitability and the availability of additional capital. In light of these and other uncertainties, the inclusion of a projection or forward-looking statementstatements in this Quarterly Report should not be regarded as a representation by us that our plans and objectives will be achieved.

  

We have based the forward-looking statements included in this Quarterly Report on information available to us on the date of this Quarterly Report, 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 in this Quarterly Report, 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 may file in the future may file with the SEC, including Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and current reportsCurrent Reports on Form 8-K.

 

Overview

 

Monroe Capital Corporation is an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company that has elected to be treatedregulated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). In addition, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, we have elected to be treated as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under the subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). We were incorporated under the Maryland General Corporation Law on February 9, 2011. We are a specialty finance company focused on providing financing solutions primarily to lower middle-market companies in the United States and Canada. We provide customized financing solutions focused primarily on senior secured, junior secured and unitranche secured (a combination of senior secured and junior secured debt in the same facility in which we syndicate a “first out” portion of the loan to an investor and retain a “last out” portion of the loan) debt and, to a lesser extent, unsecured subordinated debt and equity, including equity co-investments in preferred and common stock, and warrants.

 

Our shares are currently listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “MRCC”.

 

Our investment objective is to maximize the total return to our stockholders in the form of current income and capital appreciation through investment in senior secured, unitranche secured and junior secured debt and, to a lesser extent, subordinated debt and equity investments. We seek to use our extensive leveraged finance origination infrastructure and broad expertise in sourcing loans to invest in primarily senior secured, unitranche secured and junior secured debt of middle-market companies. Our investments in senior, unitranche, junior secured debt and other investmentswill generally will range between $2.0 million and $18.0 million each, although this investment size may vary proportionately with the size of our capital base. As of September 30, 2017,2020, our portfolio included approximately 76.1%76.8% senior secured debt, 10.4%loans, 10.6% unitranche debt, 8.9%secured loans, 2.4% junior secured debtloans and 4.6%10.2% equity securities, compared to December 31, 2016,2019, when our portfolio included approximately 66.7%77.1% senior secured debt, 12.5%loans, 12.4% unitranche debt, 14.4%secured loans, 2.2% junior secured debtloans and 6.4%8.3% equity securities. We expect that the companies in which we invest may be leveraged, often as a result of leveraged buy-outs or other recapitalization transactions, and, in certain cases, will not be rated by national ratings agencies. If such companies were rated, we believe that they would typically receive a rating below investment grade (between BB and CCC under the Standard & Poor’s system) from the national rating agencies.

 

While our primary focus is to maximize current income and capital appreciation through debt investments in thinly traded or private U.S. companies, we may invest a portion of the portfolio in opportunistic investments in order to seek to enhance returns to stockholders. Such investments may include investments in high-yield bonds, distressed debt, private equity or securities of public companies that are not thinly traded and securities of middle-market companies located outside of the United States. We expect that these public companies generally will have debt securities that are non-investment grade.

 

On February 28, 2014, our wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP (“MRCC SBIC”), a Delaware limited partnership, received a license from the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) to operate as a Small Business Investment Company (“SBIC”) under Section 301(c) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958. MRCC SBIC commenced operations on September 16, 2013. As of September 30, 2017, MRCC SBIC had $57.6 million in leverageable capital and $92.1 million in SBA-guaranteed debentures outstanding. See “SBA Debentures” below for more information.

 

On June 9, 2017, we closed a public offering of 3,000,000 shares of our common stock at a public offering price of $15.00 per share, raising approximately $45.0 million in gross proceeds. On June 14, 2017, pursuant to the underwriters’ exercise of the over-allotment option, we sold an additional 450,000 shares of our common stock, at a public offering price of $15.00 per share, and additional $6.8 million in gross proceeds for a total of $51.8 million. Aggregate underwriters’ discounts and commissions were $2.1 and offering costs were $0.1 million, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $49.6 million.

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Investment income

 

We generate interest income on the debt investments in portfolio company investments that we originate or acquire. Our debt investments, whether in the form of senior juniorsecured, unitranche secured or unitranchejunior secured debt, typically have an initial term of three to seven years and bear interest at a fixed or floating rate. In some instances, we receive payments on our debt investment 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. In some cases, our investments provide for deferred interest of payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest. In addition, we may generate revenue in the form of commitment, origination, amendment, structuring or due diligence fees, fees for providing managerial assistance and consulting fees. Loan origination fees, original issue discount and market discount or premium are capitalized, and we accrete or amortize such amounts as interest income. We record prepayment premiums and prepayment gains (losses) on loans as interest income. As the frequency or volume of the repayments which trigger these prepayment premiums and prepayment gains (losses) may fluctuate significantly from period to period, the associated interest income recorded may also fluctuate significantly from period to period. Interest and fee income isare recorded on the accrual basis to the extent we expect to collect such amounts. In addition, we also generate dividendInterest income is accrued based upon the outstanding principal amount and contractual terms of debt and preferred equity investments. Interest is accrued on a daily basis. We record fees on loans based on the determination of whether the fee is considered a yield enhancement or payment for a service. If the fee is considered a yield enhancement associated with a funding of cash on a loan, the fee is generally deferred and recognized into interest income using the effective interest method if captured in the cost basis or using the straight-line method if the loan is unfunded and therefore there is no cost basis. If the fee is not considered a yield enhancement because a service was provided, and the fee is payment for that service, the fee is deemed earned and recognized as fee income in the period the service has been completed.

Dividend income on preferred equity securities is recorded as dividend income on an accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are payable by the portfolio company and are expected to be collected. Dividend income on common equity securities is recorded on the record date for private portfolio companies. Each distribution received from limited liability company (“LLC”) and limited partnership (“LP”) investments is evaluated to determine if the distribution should be recorded as dividend income or a return of capital. Generally, we will not record distributions from equity investments in LLCs and LPs as dividend income unless there are sufficient accumulated tax-basis earnings and profits in the LLC or LP prior to the distribution. Distributions that are classified as a return of capital are recorded as a reduction in the cost basis of the investment. The frequency and volume of the distributions on common equity securities and LLC interests in accordance with our revenue recognition policies.and LP investments may fluctuate significantly from period to period.

 

Expenses

 

Our primary operating expenses include the payment of base management and incentive fees to MC Advisors, under the Investmentinvestment advisory and management agreement (the “Investment Advisory and Management Agreement (management and incentive fees)Agreement”), and the payment of fees to Monroe CapitalMC Management Advisors, LLC (“MC Management”) for our allocable portion of overhead and other expenses under the Administration Agreementadministration agreement (the “Administration Agreement”) and other operating costs. See Note 6 to our consolidated financial statements and “Related Party Transactions” below for additional information on our Investment Advisory and Management Agreement and Administration agreement.Agreement. Our expenses also include interest expense on our revolving credit facility, our SBA-guaranteed debentures and our secured borrowings.various forms of indebtedness. We bear all other out-of-pocket costs and expenses of our operations and transactions.

Net gain (loss) on investments, secured borrowings and foreign currency borrowings

 

We recognize realized gains or losses on investments based on the difference between the net proceeds from the disposition and the cost basis of the investment without regard to unrealized gains or losses previously recognized. We record current period changes in fair value of investments, secured borrowings, and foreign currency borrowingsforward contracts, foreign currency and other transactions within net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments, secured borrowings, and foreign currency borrowings in the consolidated statements of operations.

 

Portfolio and Investment Activity

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2017,2020, we did not invest in any new portfolio companies. During the three months ended September 30, 2020, we invested $29.7$15.0 million in six new portfolio companies and $24.5 million in 20eight existing portfolio companies and had $69.0$68.4 million in aggregate amount of sales and principal repayments, resulting in net sales and repayments of $14.8$53.4 million for the period.

  

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2020, we invested $125.0$41.3 million in 16six new portfolio companies and $44.1$55.1 million in 2637 existing portfolio companies and had $144.4$163.5 million in aggregate amount of sales and principal repayments, resulting in net sales and repayments of $67.1 million for the period.

During the three months ended September 30, 2019, we invested $20.7 million in three new portfolio companies and $37.0 million in 28 existing portfolio companies and had $28.8 million in aggregate amount of sales and principal repayments, resulting in net investments of $24.7$28.9 million for the period.

 


During the threenine months ended September 30, 2016,2019, we invested $44.3$91.6 million in eight17 new portfolio companies and $5.5$96.7 million in seven32 existing portfolio companies and had $15.1$82.6 million in aggregate amount of sales and principal repayments, resulting in net investments of $34.7 million for the period.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we invested $61.0 million in 12 new portfolio companies and $34.7 million in 16 existing portfolio companies and had $62.5 million in aggregate amount of sales and principal repayments, resulting in net investments of $33.2$105.7 million for the period.

 

The following tables show the composition of the investmenttable shows portfolio (in thousands) and associated yield data:by security type:

 

 September 30, 2017  September 30, 2020  December 31, 2019 
 Fair Value  

Percentage

of
Total Portfolio

  Weighted Average
Annualized
Contractual 
Coupon Yield(1)
  Weighted Average
Annualized
Effective Yield(2)
  Weighted Average
Annualized
Contractual
Coupon
Yield (1)
  Weighted
Average
Annualized
Effective
Yield (2)
  Weighted Average
Annualized
Contractual
Coupon
Yield (1)
  Weighted
Average
Annualized
Effective
Yield (2)
 
Senior secured loans $327,984   76.1%  9.5%  9.5%  8.0%  8.0%  8.9%  8.9%
Unitranche loans  44,592   10.4   9.7   11.1 
Unitranche secured loans  6.1   6.4   9.3   9.8 
Junior secured loans  38,555   8.9   9.4   9.4   9.3   9.3   9.1   9.1 
Equity securities  19,966   4.6   10.8   10.8 
Preferred equity securities  1.5   1.5   0.5   0.5 
Total $431,097   100.0%  9.8%  9.9%  7.6%  7.6%  8.8%  8.9%

 

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  December 31, 2016 
  Fair Value  

Percentage

of
Total Portfolio

  Weighted Average
Annualized
Contractual 
Coupon Yield(1)
  Weighted Average
Annualized
Effective Yield(2)
 
Senior secured loans $275,253   66.7%  9.2%  9.2%
Unitranche loans  51,638   12.5   10.9   11.4 
Junior secured loans  59,366   14.4   9.7   9.7 
Equity securities  26,663   6.4   10.8   10.8 
Total $412,920   100.0%  9.5%  9.6%

 

(1)The weighted average annualized contractual coupon yield at period end is computed by dividing (a) the interest income on debt investments and preferred equity investments (with a stated coupon rate) at the period end contractual coupon rate for each investment by (b) the par value of our debt investmentinvestments (excluding debt investments acquired for no cost in a restructuring on non-accrual status) and the cost basis of our preferred equity investments. We exclude loans acquired for no cost in a restructuring on non-accrual status within this metric as management believes this disclosure provides a better indication of return on invested capital. This exclusion impacts only the junior secured loans and total disclosed above. The weighted average contractual coupon yield including debt investments acquired for no cost in a restructuring on non-accrual status was 4.8% for junior secured loans and 7.4% in total as of September 30, 2020. The weighted average contractual coupon yield including debt investments acquired for no cost in a restructuring on non-accrual status was 4.8% for junior secured loans and 8.6% in total as of December 31, 2019.

(2)The weighted average annualized effective yield on portfolio investments at period end is computed by dividing (a) interest income on debt investments and preferred equity investments (with a stated coupon rate) at the period end effective rate for each investment by (b) the par value of our debt investments (excluding debt investments acquired for no cost in a restructuring on non-accrual status) and the cost basis of our preferred equity investments. We exclude loans acquired for no cost in a restructuring on non-accrual status within this metric as management believes this disclosure provides a better indication of return on invested capital. This exclusion impacts only the junior secured loans and total disclosed above. The weighted average effective yield including debt investments acquired for no cost in a restructuring on non-accrual status was 4.8% for junior secured loans and 7.5% in total as of September 30, 2020. The weighted average effective yield including debt investments acquired for no cost in a restructuring on non-accrual status was 4.8% for junior secured loans and 8.7% in total as of December 31, 2019. The weighted average annualized effective yield on portfolio investments is a metric on the investment portfolio alone and does not represent a return to stockholders. This metric is not inclusive of our fees and expenses, the impact of leverage on the portfolio or sales load that may be paid by investors.

 

The following table shows the composition of our investment portfolio weighted average(in thousands):

  September 30, 2020  December 31, 2019 
Fair Value:            
Senior secured loans $401,081   76.8% $475,157   77.1%
Unitranche secured loans  55,276   10.6   76,247   12.4 
Junior secured loans  12,765   2.4   13,676   2.2 
LLC equity interest in SLF  37,524   7.2   42,412   6.9 
Equity securities  15,621   3.0   8,739   1.4 
Total $522,267   100.0% $616,231   100.0%

Our portfolio composition remained relatively consistent with December 31, 2019. The decrease in total contractual coupon yield and weighted average effective yield increased slightlyyields on the portfolio was primarily attributed to general decreases in LIBOR and moving additional investments to non-accrual status during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and the portfolio mix continued to shift toward senior secured loans.2020.

 


The following table shows theour portfolio composition by industry grouping at fair value (dollars in(in thousands):

 

 September 30, 2017  December 31, 2016  September 30, 2020  December 31, 2019 
 Investments at
Fair Value
  Percentage of
Total Portfolio
  

Investments at

Fair Value

 

Percentage of

Total Portfolio

 
Aerospace & Defense $5,028   1.2% $10,601   2.6%
Fair Value:         
Automotive        7,514   1.8  $9,596   1.8% $7,787   1.3%
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate  46,912   10.9   37,130   9.0   72,136   13.8   76,351   12.4 
Beverage, Food & Tobacco  17,788   4.1   16,794   4.1   20,540   3.9   15,634   2.5 
Capital Equipment  13,801   2.6       
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber  8,864   2.1   4,040   1.0   27,444   5.3   29,509   4.8 
Construction & Building  17,933   4.2   18,602   4.5   18,181   3.5   30,887   5.0 
Consumer Goods: Durable  11,952   2.8   3,620   0.9   22,397   4.3   21,237   3.4 
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable  19,462   4.5   32,000   7.7   14,457   2.8   20,365   3.3 
Containers, Packaging & Glass  4,919   1.1   3,663   0.9   5,138   1.0   8,377   1.4 
Energy: Oil & Gas  2,346   0.5   7,803   1.9         4,306   0.7 
Environmental Industries  3,644   0.8   3,768   0.9   12,229   2.3   12,001   1.9 
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals  66,275   15.4   56,435   13.7   37,475   7.2   62,727   10.2 
High Tech Industries  36,085   8.4   18,899   4.6   76,175   14.6   90,385   14.7 
Hotels, Gaming & Leisure  42,738   9.9   38,010   9.2 
Investment Funds & Vehicles  37,524   7.2   42,412   6.9 
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing  13,356   3.1   11,742   2.8   28,210   5.4   26,333   4.3 
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription  16,466   3.8   18,046   4.4   2,022   0.4   1,491   0.2 
Media: Diversified & Production  5,006   1.2   4,938   1.2   6,749   1.3   10,652   1.7 
Metals & Mining        5,268   1.3 
Retail  40,740   9.5   38,147   9.2   17,310   3.3   16,998   2.8 
Services: Business  27,264   6.3   40,164   9.7   77,145   14.8   108,704   17.6 
Services: Consumer  21,170   4.9   24,807   6.0   13,261   2.5   22,051   3.6 
Telecommunications  3,333   0.8   3,430   0.8 
Utilities: Electric  2,801   0.6   2,999   0.7 
Wholesale  17,015   3.9   4,500   1.1   10,477   2.0   8,024   1.3 
Total $431,097   100.0% $412,920   100.0% $522,267   100.0% $616,231   100.0%

 

Portfolio Asset Quality

 

MC Advisors’ portfolio management staff closely monitors all credits, with senior portfolio managers covering agented and more complex investments. MC Advisors segregates our capital markets investments by industry. The MC Advisors’ monitoring process and projections developed by Monroe Capital both have daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly components and related reports, each to evaluate performance against historical, budget and underwriting expectations. MC Advisors’ analysts will monitor performance using standard industry software tools to provide consistent disclosure of performance. MC Advisors also monitors our investment exposure using a proprietary trend analysis tool. When necessary, MC Advisors will update our internal risk ratings, borrowing base criteria and covenant compliance reports.

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As part of the monitoring process, MC Advisors regularly assesses the risk profile of each of our investments and rates each of them based on an internal proprietary system that uses the categories listed below, which we refer to as MC Advisors’ investment performance rating. For any investment rated in grades 3, 4 or 5, MC Advisors, through its internal Portfolio Management Group (“PMG”), will increase its monitoring intensity and prepare regular updates for the investment committee, summarizing current operating results and material impending events and suggesting recommended actions. The PMG is responsible for oversight and management of any investments rated in grades 3, 4, or 5. MC Advisors monitors and, when appropriate, changes the investment ratings assigned to each investment in our portfolio. In connection with our valuation process, MC Advisors reviews these investment ratings on a quarterly basis, and our board of directors (the “Board”) reviews and affirms such ratings. A definition of thebasis. The investment performance rating system is described as follows:

 

Investment


Performance


Risk Rating

 Summary Description
Grade 1 Includes investments exhibiting the least amount of risk in our portfolio. The issuer is performing above expectations or the issuer’s operating trends and risk factors are generally positive.
   
Grade 2 Includes investments exhibiting an acceptable level of risk that is similar to the risk at the time of origination. The issuer is generally performing as expected or the risk factors are neutral to positive.
   
Grade 3 Includes investments performing below expectations and indicates that the investment’s risk has increased somewhat since origination. The issuer may be out of compliance with debt covenants; however, scheduled loan payments are generally not past due.
   
Grade 4 Includes an issuer performing materially below expectations and indicates that the issuer’s risk has increased materially since origination. In addition to the issuer being generally out of compliance with debt covenants, scheduled loan payments may be past due (but generally not more than six months past due). For grade 4 investments, we intend to increase monitoring of the issuer.
   
Grade 5 Indicates that the issuer is performing substantially below expectations and the investment risk has substantially increased since origination. Most or all of the debt covenants are out of compliance or payments are substantially delinquent. Investments graded 5 are not anticipated to be repaid in full and we will reduce the fair market value of the loan to the amount we expect to recover.full.

 


Our investment performance risk ratings do not constitute any rating of investments by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization or reflect or represent any third-party assessment of any of our investments.

 

In the event of a delinquency or a decision to rate an investment grade 4 or grade 5, the applicable analyst,PMG, in consultation with a member of the investment committee, will develop an action plan. Such a plan may require a meeting with the borrower’s management or the lender group to discuss reasons for the default and the steps management is undertaking to address the under-performance, as well as required amendments and waivers that may be required. In the event of a dramatic deterioration of a credit, MC Advisors intends toand the PMG will form a team or engage outside advisors to analyze, evaluate and take further steps to preserve itsour value in the credit. In this regard, we would expect to explore all options, including in a private equity sponsored investment, assuming certain responsibilities for the private equity sponsor or a formal sale of the business with oversight of the sale process by us. Several of Monroe Capital’s professionals are experiencedThe PMG and the investment committee have extensive experience in running debt work-out transactions and bankruptcies.

 

The following table shows the distribution of our investments on the 1 to 5 investment performance risk rating scale as of September 30, 2017 (dollars in2020 (in thousands):

 

Investment Performance Rating Investments at
Fair Value
  Percentage of
Total Investments
 
Investment Performance Risk Rating Investments at
Fair Value
  Percentage of
Total Investments
 
1 $   % $   %
2  350,064   81.2   401,229   76.8 
3  62,504   14.5   94,773   18.1 
4  18,529   4.3   18,066   3.5 
5        8,199   1.6 
Total $431,097   100.0% $522,267   100.0%

 

The following table shows the distribution of our investments on the 1 to 5 investment performance risk rating scale as of December 31, 2016 (dollars in2019 (in thousands):

 

Investment Performance Rating Investments at
Fair Value
  Percentage of
Total Investments
 
Investment Performance Risk Rating Investments at
Fair Value
  Percentage of
Total Investments
 
1 $   % $   %
2  360,338   87.3   517,597   84.0 
3  40,192   9.7   83,701   13.6 
4  12,390   3.0   13,899   2.2 
5        1,034   0.2 
Total $412,920   100.0% $616,231   100.0%

 

As of September 30, 2020, we had 12 borrowers with loans or preferred equity securities on non-accrual status (BLST Operating Company, LLC, California Pizza Kitchen, Inc., Curion Holdings, LLC (“Curion”), Education Corporation of America (“ECA”), Incipio, LLC (“Incipio”) last out term loan and third lien tranches, Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (“LOH”), NECB Collections, LLC, Parterre Flooring & Surface Systems, LLC, SHI Holdings, Inc., The Worth Collection, Ltd. (“Worth”), Toojay’s Management, LLC and Valudor Products, LLC preferred equity), and these investments totaled $27.1 million in fair value, or 5.2% of our total investments at fair value. As of December 31, 2019, we had six borrowers with loans or preferred equity securities on non-accrual status (Curion, ECA, Incipio third lien tranches, LOH, Rockdale Blackhawk, LLC pre-petition debt, (“Rockdale”), and Worth), and these investments totaled $34.1 million in fair value, or 5.5% of our total investments at fair value. The Curion promissory notes and the Incipio third lien tranches were obtained in restructurings during the year ended December 31, 2018 for no cost. Loans or preferred equity securities are placed on non-accrual status when principal, interest or dividend payments become materially past due, or when there is reasonable doubt that principal, interest or dividends will be collected.

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Results of Operations

 

Operating results were as follows (dollars in(in thousands):

 

 Three months ended September 30,  Three months ended September 30, 
 2017  2016  2020  2019 
Total investment income $13,469  $11,128  $13,385  $17,330 
Total expenses  6,582   5,545 
Total expenses, net of incentive fee waiver  7,616   10,092 
Net investment income before income taxes  5,769   7,238 
Income taxes, including excise taxes  125    
Net investment income  6,887   5,583   5,644   7,238 
Net realized gain (loss) on investments  (2,900)     (10)  11 
Net realized gain (loss) on secured borrowings      
Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts  (15)  16 
Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency and other transactions  3   (1)
Net realized gain (loss)  (22)  26 
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments  2,398   (1,848)  10,473   (4,273)
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on secured borrowings     (123)
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency borrowings  (67)   
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts  (55)  60 
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency and other transactions  (855)  602 
Net change in unrealized gain (loss)  9,563   (3,611)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $6,318  $3,612  $15,185  $3,653 

 

 Nine months ended September 30,  Nine months ended September 30, 
 2017  2016  2020  2019 
Total investment income $37,743  $33,785  $49,029  $50,208 
Total expenses, net of incentive fee waiver  18,734   16,656   23,695   28,813 
Net investment income before income taxes  25,334   21,395 
Income taxes, including excise taxes  272   10 
Net investment income  19,009   17,129   25,062   21,385 
Net realized gain (loss) on investments  (572)  587   2,545   46 
Net realized gain (loss) on secured borrowings  66    
Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts  3   10 
Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency and other transactions  (13)  (3)
Net realized gain (loss)  2,535   53 
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments  (8,503)  (847)  (35,568)  (7,107)
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on secured borrowings  (6)  (36)
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency borrowings  (83)   
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts  19   67 
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency and other transactions  521   688 
Net change in unrealized gain (loss)  (35,028)  (6,352)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $9,911  $16,833  $(7,431) $15,086 


In May 2020, an arbitrator issued a final award in favor of the estate of Rockdale (the “Estate”) in the legal proceeding between the Estate and a national insurance carrier. Our share of the net proceeds from the award exceeded the contractual obligations due to us as a result of our right to receive excess proceeds pursuant to the terms of a sharing agreement between the lenders and the Estate. In June 2020, we received $33.1 million as an initial payment of proceeds from the legal proceedings from the Estate, of which $19.5 million was recorded as a reduction in the cost basis of our investment in Rockdale, $3.9 million was recorded as the collection of previously accrued interest, $7.4 million was recorded as investment income for previously unaccrued interest and fees and $2.3 million was recorded as realized gains. Additionally, as an offset, we recorded net change in unrealized (loss) of ($8.2) million primarily as a result of the reversal associated with the collection of proceeds from the Estate. Total net income associated with our investment in Rockdale was $1.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2020. As of September 30, 2020, we have a remaining investment in Rockdale associated with residual proceeds currently expected from the Estate of $1.8 million.

 

Investment Income

 

The composition of our investment income was as follows (dollars in(in thousands):

 

 Three months ended September 30,  Three months ended September 30, 
 2017  2016  2020 2019 
Interest income $11,511  $8,914  $10,179 $13,960 
Dividend income  251   1,384 
PIK interest income 1,563 1,621 
Dividend income (1) 1,145 1,113 
Fee income  661   220  26 57 
Prepayment gain (loss)  514   227  192 218 
Accretion of discounts and amortization of premium  532   383   280  361 
Total investment income $13,469  $11,128  $13,385 $17,330 

 

 Nine months ended September 30,   Nine months ended September 30, 
 2017  2016   2020 2019 
Interest income $32,600  $26,448 Interest income $35,689 $41,200 
Dividend income  751   4,297 
PIK interest incomePIK interest income 5,103 3,936 
Dividend income (2)Dividend income (2) 3,185 2,784 
Fee income  1,626   1,067 Fee income 3,047 686 
Prepayment gain (loss)  1,488   836 Prepayment gain (loss) 1,045 422 
Accretion of discounts and amortization of premium  1,278   1,137 Accretion of discounts and amortization of premium  960  1,180 
Total investment income $37,743  $33,785 Total investment income $49,029 $50,208 
      

(1)Includes PIK dividends of $45 thousand and $13 thousand, respectively.
(2)Includes PIK dividends of $35 thousand and $39 thousand, respectively.

 

The increasedecrease in investment income of $2.3 million and $4.0$3.9 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2020 as compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016,2019 is primarily the result of a decrease in interest income due to increasesa decrease in average outstanding loan balances and increasesdeclines in prepayment loan activity, partially offsetthe effective rate on the portfolio driven by decreases in dividend income. LIBOR and the placement of additional investments on non-accrual status.

The decrease in dividendinvestment income of $1.2 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2020 as compared to nine months ended September 30, 2019 is primarily the prior year periods, isresult of a decrease in interest income due to a decrease in average outstanding loan balances and declines in the effective rate on the portfolio driven by decreases in dividendLIBOR and the placement of additional investments on non-accrual status, partially offset by $7.4 million of interest and fee income fromassociated with our investment in Rockdale Blackhawk, LLC (“Rockdale”) of $1.1 million and $3.5 million, respectively. While we have received significant equity distributionsthat had not been recorded prior to the initial payment from our investment in Rockdale in the past, the timing and amount of these distributions are not within our control and are difficult to predict and may fluctuate significantly from period to period.Estate.

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Operating Expenses

 

The composition of our operating expenses was as follows (dollars in(in thousands):

 

 Three months ended September 30,  Three months ended September 30, 
 2017  2016  2020 2019 
Interest and other debt financing expenses $1,907  $1,523  $4,358 $5,549 
Base management fees  1,953   1,594  2,414 2,785 
Incentive fees  1,721   1,223 
Incentive fees, net of incentive fee waiver (1)  853 
Professional fees  277   237  201 262 
Administrative service fees  295   324  321 322 
General and administrative expenses  292   265  284 281 
Excise taxes  100   342 
Directors’ fees  37   37   38  40 
Total expenses $6,582  $5,545 
Total expenses, net of incentive fee waiver $7,616 $10,092 

 

  Nine months ended September 30, 
  2017  2016 
Interest and other debt financing expenses $6,101  $4,987 
Base management fees  5,661   4,598 
Incentive fees, net of incentive fee waiver  4,221   4,282 
Professional fees  854   682 
Administrative service fees  926   956 
General and administrative expenses  760   611 
Excise taxes  100   429 
Directors’ fees  111   111 
Total expenses, net of incentive fee waiver $18,734  $16,656 

  Nine months ended September 30, 
  2020  2019 
Interest and other debt financing expenses $13,743  $15,010 
Base management fees  7,399   8,029 
Incentive fees, net of incentive fee waiver (1)     3,055 
Professional fees  738   823 
Administrative service fees  973   988 
General and administrative expenses  729   793 
Directors’ fees  113   115 
Total expenses, net of incentive fee waiver $23,695  $28,813 

(1)During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, no incentive fees were waived as incentive fees were fully limited by $1,129 thousand and $5,012 thousand, respectively, due to the Incentive Fee Limitation. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, MC Advisors waived part one incentive fees (based on net investment income) of $616 thousand and $1,182 thousand, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, incentive fees were limited by $149 thousand and $651 thousand, respectively, due to the Incentive Fee Limitation. See Note 6 in our attached consolidated financial statements for additional information on the Incentive Fee Limitation.

  

The composition of our interest and other debt financing expenses, wasaverage outstanding balances and average stated interest rates (i.e. the rate in effect plus spread) were as follows (dollars in(in thousands):

 

 Three months ended September 30,  Three months ended September 30, 
 2017  2016  2020 2019 
Interest expense – revolving credit facility $944  $935  $1,218 $2,518 
Interest expense – 2023 Notes 1,567 1,567 
Interest expense – SBA debentures  683   329  991 991 
Amortization of deferred financing costs  274   222   582  473 
Interest expense – secured borrowings     27 
Other  6   10 
Total interest and other debt financing expenses $1,907  $1,523  $4,358 $5,549 
Average debt outstanding $350,992 $436,080 
Average stated interest rate 4.3% 4.6%

 

 Nine months ended September 30,  Nine months ended September 30, 
 2017  2016  2020 2019 
Interest expense – revolving credit facility $3,674  $3,251  $4,504 $6,505 
Interest expense – 2023 Notes 4,701 4,189 
Interest expense – SBA debentures  1,607   981  2,952 2,942 
Amortization of deferred financing costs  760   603   1,586  1,374 
Interest expense – secured borrowings  34   99 
Other  26   53 
Total interest and other debt financing expenses $6,101  $4,987  $13,743 $15,010 
Average outstanding balance $384,452 $388,728 
Average stated interest rate 4.2% 4.5%

 

The increasedecrease in expenses of $1.0$2.5 million and $5.1 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2020, as compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016,2019, is primarily due to an increasethe result of a decrease in base management fees and part one incentive fees (based on net investment income) due to the growth in invested assetsIncentive Fee Limitation and an increasea decrease in interest expense primarily as a result of additional SBA-guaranteed debenture borrowings requiredlower average debt outstanding and a reduction in LIBOR.

Income Taxes, Including Excise Taxes

We have elected to support the growthbe treated as a RIC under Subchapter M of the portfolio. These increases were partially offset byCode and operate in a decline in the accrual for excise taxesmanner so as to qualify for the three months ended September 30, 2017tax treatment available to RICs. To maintain qualification as compareda RIC, we must, among other things, meet certain source-of-income and asset diversification requirements and distribute to stockholders, for each taxable year, at least 90% of our “investment company taxable income,” which is generally our net ordinary income plus the three months ended September 30, 2016.excess, if any, of realized net short-term capital gains over realized net long-term capital losses.

Depending on the level of taxable income earned in a tax year, we may choose to carry forward such taxable income in excess of current year dividend distributions from such current year taxable income into the next year and pay a 4% excise tax on such income, as required. To the extent that we determine that our estimated current year annual taxable income may exceed estimated current year dividend distributions, we accrue excise tax, if any, on estimated excess taxable income as such taxable income is earned. For the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, no incentive fees were waived.

The increase in expenses of $2.1 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to2020, we recorded a net expense on the consolidated statements of operations of $125 thousand and $270 thousand, respectively, for U.S. federal excise tax. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, is primarily due2019, we recorded a net expense on the consolidated statements of operations of zero and $10 thousand, respectively, for U.S. federal excise taxes.

Certain of our consolidated subsidiaries are subject to an increase in base management fees due toU.S. federal and state corporate-level income taxes. For the growth in invested assetsthree and an increase in interest expense as a result of additional borrowings (including SBA-guaranteed debentures) required to support the growth of the portfolio. These increases were partially offset by a decline in the accrual for excise taxes for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to2020, we recorded a net tax expense of zero and $2 thousand, respectively, on the consolidated statements of operations for these subsidiaries. For both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016. During2019, we recorded a net tax expense of zero on the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, MC Advisors waived part one incentive fees (based on net investment income)consolidated statements of $0.3 million and zero, respectively.operations for these subsidiaries.

 

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Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Secured Borrowings

During the three months ended September 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, we had sales of investments of $12.5$19.1 million and zero$0.8 million, respectively, resulting in ($2.9) million10) thousand and zero$11 thousand of net realized gains (losses),gain (loss) on investments, respectively. The net realized losses on the portfolio were primarily driven by the exit of our investment in Fabco Automotive Corporation (“Fabco”). During the nine months ended September 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, we had sales of investments of $16.7$32.4 million and $0.6$1.5 million, respectively, resulting in ($0.6)$2.5 million and $0.6 million$46 thousand of net realized gains (losses),gain (loss) on investments, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, $2.3 million of the net realized gain was attributable to our investment in Rockdale.

 

We may enter into foreign currency forward contracts to reduce our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. During the three months ended September 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, we had no sales($15) thousand and $16 thousand of secured borrowings.net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, we recognized net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts of $3 thousand and $10 thousand, respectively. During the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, we had $3 thousand and ($1) thousand of net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency and other transactions, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, we had sales of secured borrowings of $1.3 million and zero resulting in $66($13) thousand and zero($3) thousand of net realized gains,gain (loss) on foreign currency and other transactions, respectively.

Net Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss)

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, our operating results were negatively impacted by the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic which has caused severe disruptions in the global economy and negatively impacted the fair value and performance of our investment portfolio. Loan valuations have been negatively impacted by broad market movements and spread widening in the loan market since December 31, 2019 as market participants have expected a higher yield on Investments, Secured Borrowingssimilar investments given the significant market volatility generated by the COVID-19 pandemic. While we have seen spreads tighten since March 31, 2020, spreads, and Foreign Currency Borrowingstherefore valuations, have not yet returned to the pre-COVID-19 levels.

 

For the three months ended September 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, our investments had $2.4$10.5 million and ($1.8) million of net change in unrealized gain (loss), respectively. During the three months ended September 30, 2017, the net change in unrealized gains on the portfolio included the reversal of a mark-to-market loss on Fabco. The sale of our investment in Fabco during the three months ended September 30, 2017 occurred at a value above the most recent fair market value. For the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, our secured borrowings had zero and ($0.1)4.3) million of net change in unrealized gain (loss), respectively. For the three months ended September 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, our foreign currency forward contracts had ($55) thousand and $60 thousand of net change in unrealized gain (loss), respectively. For the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, our foreign currency borrowings had ($67) thousand0.9) million and zero$0.6 million of net change in unrealized gain (loss), respectively.

 

We estimate that during the three months ended September 30, 2020, we recorded net unrealized gains of $6.3 million attributable to broad market movements and tightening of credit spreads, of which $2.0 million was attributable to our investment in the SLF, and $4.2 million in unrealized gains attributable to specific credit or fundamental performance of certain underlying portfolio companies. 

For the nine months ended September 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, our investments had ($8.5)35.6) million and ($0.8)7.1) million of net change in unrealized gain (loss), respectively. The net change in unrealized losses during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was primarily attributable to mark-to-market losses on our common equity investment in Rockdale and our debt investment in TPP Operating Inc. For the nine months ended September 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, our secured borrowingsforeign currency forward contracts had ($6)$19 thousand and ($36)$67 thousand of net change in unrealized gain (loss), respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, our foreign currency borrowings had ($83) thousand$0.5 million and zero$0.7 million of net change in unrealized gain (loss), respectively.

We estimate that during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, we recorded net unrealized losses of ($9.7) million attributable to broad market movements and widening of credit spreads, of which ($4.9) million was attributable to our investment in the SLF. The SLF’s underlying investments are loans to middle-market borrowers that are generally larger than the rest of our portfolio which is focused on lower middle-market companies. These upper middle-market loans held within the SLF experienced higher volatility in valuation than the rest of our portfolio. Additionally, we estimate approximately ($17.7) million of the net unrealized losses were attributable to specific credit or fundamental performance of the underlying portfolio companies, a significant portion of which is as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on individual credit performance. We also recorded ($8.2) million of net change in unrealized (loss) as a result of the reversal of previously recorded unrealized gains associated with the collection of proceeds from Rockdale. The fair value of our portfolio investments may be further negatively impacted after September 30, 2020 by circumstances and events that are not yet known. 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

For the three months ended September 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations was $6.3$15.2 million and $3.6$3.7 million, respectively. Based on the weighted average shares of common stock outstanding for the three months ended September 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, our per share net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations was $0.31$0.71 and $0.23,$0.17, respectively. The $2.7$11.5 million increase during the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to three months ended September 30, 2016, is primarily the result of an increase in net investment income and unrealized mark-to-market gains on investments in the portfolio during the three months ended September 30, 20172020 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016. These increases were2019, is primarily the result of mark-to-market gains on investments in the portfolio, partially offset by an increasea decrease in realized losses on the portfolio during the three months ended September 30, 2017.net investment income. 

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations was $9.9($7.4) million and $16.8$15.1 million, respectively. Based on the weighted average shares of common stock outstanding for the nine months ended September 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, our per share net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations was $0.55($0.36) and $1.21,$0.73, respectively. The $6.9($22.5) million decrease during the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2020 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016,2019, is primarily the result of an increase in net unrealized mark-to-market losses on investments in the portfolio, during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016, partially offset by an increase in net investment income over the same period.income.

 


Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

As of September 30, 2017,2020, we had $3.7$4.4 million in cash, $5.7$19.1 million in cash at MRCC SBIC, $60.6$99.4 million of total debt outstanding on our revolving credit facility, $109.0 million in 2023 Notes and $92.1$115.0 million in outstanding SBA-guaranteedSBA debentures. We had $139.4$155.6 million available for additional borrowings on our revolving credit facility, and $22.9 million in available SBA-guaranteed debentures.subject to borrowing base availability. See “Borrowings” below for additional information.

In accordance with the 1940 Act, we are permitted to borrow amounts such that our asset coverage ratio, as defined in the 1940 Act, is at least 150% after such borrowing. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, our asset coverage ratio based on aggregate borrowings outstanding was 211% and 183%, respectively.

Cash Flows

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, we experienced a net increase (decrease) in cash and restricted cash of $1.1($6.1) million and ($5.7)$6.2 million, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2020, operating activities provided $86.6 million, primarily as a result of principal repayments on portfolio investments, partially offset by purchases of portfolio investments. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, operating activities used $1.2$90.0 million, primarily as a result of purchases of portfolio investments and net investment income, partially offset by sales of and principal repayments on portfolio investments. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, operating activities used $22.4 million, primarily as a result of purchases of portfolio investments, partially offset by sales of and principal repayments on portfolio investments. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2020, we used $92.7 million in financing activities, primarily as a result of net repayments on our revolving credit facility and distributions to stockholders, partially offset by proceeds from shares issued under the at-the-market (“ATM”) securities offering program. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, we generated $2.3$96.2 million from financing activities, primarily as a result of net proceeds from capital raises and SBA debenturenet borrowings during the period, partially offset by net repayments on our revolving credit facility and distributions to stockholders. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we generated $16.7 million for financing activities primarily as a result of proceeds from our capital raise during the period,2023 Notes, partially offset by net repayments on our revolving credit facility and distributions to stockholders.

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Capital Resources

 

As a BDC, we distribute substantially all of our net income to our stockholders and have an ongoing need to raise additional capital for investment purposes. We intend to generate additional cash primarily from future offerings of securities, future borrowings and cash flows from operations, including income earned from investments in our portfolio companies. On both a short-term and long-term basis, our primary use of funds will be to invest in portfolio companies and make cash distributions to our stockholders. We may also use available funds to repay outstanding borrowings.

 

As a BDC, we are generally not permitted to issue and sell our common stock at a price below net asset value (“NAV”) per share. We may, however, sell our common stock, or warrants, options or rights to acquire our common stock, at a price below the then-current net asset valueNAV per share of our common stock if our Board,board of directors (“Board”), including our independent directors, determines that such sale is in the best interests of us and our stockholders, and if our stockholders have approved such sales. On July 14, 2016,June 19, 2019, our stockholders voted to allow us to sell or otherwise issue common stock at a price below net asset valueNAV per share for a period of one year, subject to certain limitations. On July 21, 2017June 17, 2020, our stockholders once again voted to allow us to sell or otherwise issue common stock at a price below net asset value per share for a period of one year, subject to certain limitations. As of September 30, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, we had 20,239,95721,303,540 and 16,581,86920,444,564, respectively, shares outstanding, respectively.outstanding.

 

On June 24, 2015, our stockholders approved a proposal to authorize us to issue warrants, options or rights to subscribe to, convert to, or purchase our common stock in one or more offerings. This is a standing authorization and does not require annual re-approval by our stockholders.

 

Stock Issuances:Issuances: On July 1, 2016,May 12, 2017, we amended theentered into our current ATM securities offering program with MLV & Co, LLC (“MLV”) and JMP Securities LLC to replace MLV with(“JMP”) and FBR Capital Markets & Co. (“FBR”), an affiliate of MLV (the “Prior ATM“ATM Program”). On May 12, 2017,8, 2020, we entered into new equity distribution agreements with each of FBR and JMP that reference our current registration statement (the “ATM Program”).an amendment to the ATM Program to extend its term. All other material terms of the Prior ATM Program remain unchanged under the ATM Program.unchanged. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2020, we sold 173,939858,976 shares at an average price of $15.71$7.78 per share for gross proceeds of $2.7$6.7 million under the Prior ATM Program and no shares were sold under the ATM Program.program. Aggregate underwriters’underwriter’s discounts and commissions were $41 thousand and offering costs were $23 thousand, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $2.7 million. There were no stock issuances under the Prior ATM Program during the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

 On June 9, 2017, we closed a public offering of 3,000,000 shares of our common stock at a public offering price of $15.00 per share, raising approximately $45.0$0.1 million in gross proceeds. On June 14, 2017, pursuant to the underwriters’ exercise of the over-allotment option, we sold an additional 450,000 shares of our common stock, at a public offering price of $15.00 per share, and additional $6.8 million in gross proceeds for a total of $51.8 million. Aggregate underwriters’ discounts and commissions were $2.1 and offering costs were $0.1 million, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $49.6$6.5 million.

On July 25, 2016, we closed a public offering of 3,100,000 shares of our common There were no stock at a public offering price of $15.50 per share, raising approximately $48.1 million in gross proceeds. On August 3, 2016, we sold an additional 465,000 shares of our common stock, at a public offering price of $15.50 per share, raising approximately $7.2 million in gross proceeds pursuant toissuances during the underwriters’ exercise of the over-allotment option. Aggregate underwriters’ discounts and commissions were $2.2 million and offering costs were $0.5 million, resulting in net proceeds of $52.5 million.nine months ended September 30, 2019.

 

Borrowings

Revolving Credit Facility:Facility As of September 30, 2017, we had U.S. dollar borrowings of $58.2: We have a $255.0 million and non-U.S. dollar borrowings denominated in Great Britain pounds of £1.8 million ($2.4 million in U.S. dollars) under our revolving credit facility with ING Capital LLC, as agent, to finance the purchase of our assets.agent. The borrowings denominated in Great Britain pounds are translated into U.S. dollars based on the spot rate at each balance sheet date. The impact resulting from changes in foreign currency borrowings is included in change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency borrowings in our consolidated statements of operations. The borrowings denominated in Great Britain pounds may be positively or negatively affected by movements in the rate of exchange between the U.S. dollar and the Great Britain pound. These movements are beyond our control and cannot be predicted. As of December 31, 2016, we had U.S. dollar borrowings of $129.0 million outstanding under the revolving credit facility. As of September 30, 2017, the maximum amount we were able to borrow was $200.0 million and this borrowing can be increased to $300.0 million pursuant tofacility has an accordion feature which permits us, under certain circumstances to increase the size of the facility up to $400.0 million (subject to maintaining 200%150% asset coverage, as defined by the 1940 Act). On February 22, 2017, we closed a $40.0 million upsize to the revolving credit facility, bringing the maximum amount we are able to borrow from $160.0 million to the now current maximum amount of $200.0 million, in accordance with the facility’s accordion feature. The maturity date on the facility is December 14, 2020.

The revolving credit facility is secured by a lien on all of our assets, including cash on hand, but excluding the assets of our wholly-owned subsidiary, MRCC SBIC. Our ability to borrow under the revolving credit facility is subject to availability under a defined borrowing base, which varies based on portfolio characteristics and certain eligibility criteria and concentration limits, as well as required valuation methodologies. We may make draws under the revolving credit facility to make or purchase additional investments through December 2019March 1, 2023 and for general working capital purposes until March 1, 2024, the maturity date of the revolving credit facility. Borrowings under the

On May 21, 2020, we amended and restated our revolving credit facility bear(the “Amended Credit Agreement”) with ING Capital LLC, as agent. The amendment provided certain relief during a temporary COVID-19 relief period of up to nine months, including expanded borrowing base capacity, flexibility within the asset coverage ratio definition to utilize an expanded base of assets to determine compliance and flexibility to utilize SEC COVID-19 relief for the calculation thereof. The Amended Credit Agreement also set out certain temporary restrictions during the COVID-19 relief period, including limiting additional indebtedness and additional investments, setting additional parameters which may cap the total amount of cash dividends payable and requiring certain mandatory prepayments after the receipt of proceeds from the issuances of equity or debt. During the three months ended September 30, 2020, we exited the COVID-19 relief period.

Additionally, the Amended Credit Agreement provided for certain permanent amendments, including elimination of the liquidity covenant, reduction of the net worth requirement from $125.0 million to $110.0 million, and lowering the minimum consolidated total net assets from at least equal to $175.0 million plus 65% of the net proceeds from sales of our equity securities to at least equal to $150.0 million plus 65% of the net proceeds from sales of our equity securities. As conditions of the Amended Credit Agreement, we agreed to certain pricing considerations, including an increase in the interest at our election, at an annual rate ofmargins (a) for LIBOR (one-month, two-month, three-monthloans (which may be one-, three- or six-month, at our discretion based on the termoption), from 2.375% to 2.625%, and (b) for alternate base rate loans, from 1.375% to 1.625%. The other significant terms of the borrowing) plus 2.75% or at a daily rate equal to 2.00% per annum plus the greater of the prime interest rate, the federal funds rate plus 0.5% or LIBOR plus 1.0%. The LIBOR rate on the revolving credit facility was reduced to LIBOR plus 2.75% from LIBOR plus 3.00%remained unchanged. We incurred expenses of $1.1 million in conjunction with our capital raise on June 9, 2017, as net worth (excluding investments in MRCC SBIC) exceeded $225.0 million. In addition to the statedamendment which have been capitalized within unamortized deferred financing costs and are amortized into interest rate on borrowings underexpense over the revolving credit facility, we are required to pay a fee of 0.5% per annum on any unused portionestimated average life of the revolving credit facility if the unused portion of the facility is less than 65% of the then available maximum borrowing or a fee of 1.0% per annum on any unused portion of the revolving credit facility if the unused portion of the facility is greater than or equal to 65% of the then available maximum borrowing. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the outstanding borrowings were accruing at a weighted average interest rate of 4.0% and 3.8%, respectively. The weighted average interest rate of the revolving credit facility borrowings (excluding debt issuance costs) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 was 4.1% and 4.1%, respectively. The weighted average fee rate on the unused portion of the revolving credit facility for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 was 0.5% and 0.5%, respectively. The weighted average interest rate of the revolving credit facility borrowings (excluding debt issuance costs) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 was 3.7% and 3.6%, respectively. The weighted average fee rate on the unused portion of the revolving credit facility for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 was 0.5% and 0.5%, respectively.borrowings.

 

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Our ability to borrow under the revolving credit facility is subject to availability under the borrowing base, which permits us to borrow up to 70%72.5% of the fair market value of our portfolio company investments depending on the type of the investment we hold and whether the investment is quoted. Our ability to borrow is also subject to certain concentration limits, and our continued compliance with the representations, warranties and covenants given by us under the facility. The revolving credit facility contains certain financial and restrictive covenants, including, but not limited to, our maintenance of: (1) a minimum consolidated total net assets at least equal to the greater of (a) 40% of the consolidated total assets on the last day of each quarter or (b) $120.0$150.0 million plus 65% of the net proceeds to us from sales of our equity securities after December 14, 2015;March 1, 2019; (2) a ratio of total assets (less total liabilities other than indebtedness) to total indebtedness of not less than 2.1 times;1.5 to 1; and (3) a senior debt coverage ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to interest expense of at least 2.5 times.2 to 1. The revolving credit facility also requires us to undertake customary indemnification obligations with respect to ING Capital LLC and other members of the lending group and to reimburse the lenders for expenses associated with entering into the credit facility. The revolving credit facility also has customary provisions regarding events of default, including events of default for nonpayment, change in control transactions at both Monroe Capital Corporation and MC Advisors, failure to comply with financial and negative covenants, and failure to maintain our relationship with MC Advisors. If we incur an event of default under the revolving credit facility and fail to remedy such default under any applicable grace period, if any, then the entire revolving credit facility could become immediately due and payable, which would materially and adversely affect our liquidity, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

 

Our revolving credit facility also imposes certain conditions that may limit the amount of our distributions to stockholders. Distributions payable in our common stock under the DRIP are not limited by the revolving credit facility. Distributions in cash or property other than common stock are generally limited to 115% of the amount of distributions required to maintain our status as a RIC.

 

As of September 30, 2020, we had U.S. dollar borrowings of $78.6 million and non-U.S. dollar borrowings denominated in Great Britain pounds of £16.1 million ($20.8 million in U.S. dollars) under the revolving credit facility. As of December 31, 2019, we had U.S. dollar borrowings of $159.0 million and non-U.S. dollar borrowings denominated in Great Britain pounds of £16.1 million ($21.3 million in U.S. dollars) under the revolving credit facility. The borrowings denominated in Great Britain pounds may be positively or negatively affected by movements in the rate of exchange between the U.S. dollar and the Great Britain pound. These movements are beyond our control and cannot be predicted. The borrowings denominated in Great Britain pounds are translated into U.S. dollars based on the spot rate at each balance sheet date. The impact resulting from changes in foreign currency borrowings is included in net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency and other transactions on our consolidated statements of operations and totaled ($0.8) million and $0.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, and $0.6 million and $0.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively.

Borrowings under the revolving credit facility bear interest, at our election, at an annual rate of LIBOR (one-month, three-month or six-month at our discretion based on the term of the borrowing) plus 2.625% or at a daily rate equal to 1.625% per annum plus the greater of the prime interest rate, the federal funds rate plus 0.5% or LIBOR plus 1.0%, with a LIBOR floor of 0.5%. In addition to the stated interest rate on borrowings under the revolving credit facility, we are required to pay a commitment fee and certain conditional fees based on usage of the expanded borrowing base and usage of the asset coverage ratio flexibility. A commitment fee of 0.5% per annum on any unused portion of the revolving credit facility if the unused portion of the facility is less than 35% of the then available maximum borrowing or a commitment fee of 1.0% per annum on any unused portion of the revolving credit facility if the unused portion of the facility is greater than or equal to 35% of the then available maximum borrowing. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the outstanding borrowings were accruing at a weighted average interest rate of 3.1% and 4.0%, respectively.

2023 Notes: We have issued $109.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes that mature on October 31, 2023. Interest on the 2023 Notes is paid quarterly on January 31, April 30, July 31, and October 31, at an annual rate of 5.75%. We may redeem the 2023 Notes in whole or in part at any time or from time to time on or after October 31, 2020. The 2023 Notes are general, unsecured obligations and rank equal in right of payment with all of our existing and future unsecured indebtedness. The 2023 Notes are listed on The Nasdaq Global Select Market under the trading symbol MRCCL.

SBA Debentures: On February 28, 2014, our wholly-owned subsidiary, MRCC SBIC, received a license from the SBA to operate as a SBIC under Section 301(c) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended. MRCC SBIC commenced operations on September 16, 2013.

  

The SBIC license allows MRCC SBIC to obtain leverage by issuing SBA-guaranteedSBA debentures, subject to the issuance of a leverage commitment by the SBA and other customary procedures. SBA-guaranteedSBA debentures are non-recourse, interest only debentures with interest payable semi-annually and have a ten yearten-year maturity. The principal amount of SBA-guaranteedSBA debentures is not required to be paid prior to maturity but may be prepaid at any time without penalty. The interest rate of SBA-guaranteedSBA debentures is fixed on a semi-annual basis (pooling date) at a market-driven spread over U.S. Treasury Notes with 10-year maturities. The SBA, as a creditor, has a superior claim to MRCC SBIC’s assets over our stockholders in the event we liquidate MRCC SBIC, or the SBA exercises its remedies upon an event of default. As of September 30, 2020, MRCC SBIC had $19.1 million in cash and $137.3 million in investments at fair value. As of December 31, 2019, MRCC SBIC had $27.4 million in cash and $134.0 million in investments at fair value.

 


SBA regulations currently limit the amount that an individual SBIC may borrow to a maximum of $150.0$175.0 million when it has at least $75.0$87.5 million in regulatory capital, receives a leverage commitment from the SBA and has been through an audit examination by the SBA subsequent to licensing. The SBA also historically limitedlimits a related group of SBICs (commonly referred to as a “family of funds”) to a maximum of $225.0 million in total borrowings. On December 18, 2015, this family of funds limitation was raised to $350.0 million in total borrowings. As we have other affiliated SBICs already in operation, MRCC SBIC was historically limited to a maximum of $40.0 million in borrowings. Pursuant to the increase in the family of funds limitation, we submitted a commitment application to the SBA and on April 13, 2016 we were approved for $75.0 million in additional SBA-guaranteed debentures for MRCC SBIC for a total of $115.0 million in available debentures.

 

As of both September 30, 2017,2020 and December 31, 2019, MRCC SBIC had $57.6 million in leverageable capital and $92.1 million in SBA-guaranteed debentures outstanding. As of December 31, 2016, MRCC SBIC had $41.0 million in leverageable capital and $51.5 million in SBA-guaranteed debentures outstanding. As of September 30, 2017, we have made all required leverageable capital contributions to MRCC SBIC in order to access the remaining $22.9 million in available SBA-guaranteed debentures.

As of September 30, 2017, MRCC SBIC had the following SBA-guaranteedSBA debentures outstanding (dollars in(in thousands):

 

Maturity Date Interest Rate  Amount  Interest Rate Amount 
September 2024  3.4% $12,920  3.4% $12,920 
March 2025  3.3%  14,800  3.3% 14,800 
March 2025  2.9%  7,080  2.9% 7,080 
September 2025  3.6%  5,200  3.6% 5,200 
March 2027  3.5%  20,000  3.5% 20,000 
September 2027  3.2%  32,100  3.2% 32,100 
March 2028 3.9% 18,520 
September 2028  4.2%  4,380 
Total     $92,100     $115,000 

 

As of December 31, 2016, MRCC SBIC had the following SBA-guaranteed debentures outstanding (dollars in thousands):

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Maturity Date Interest Rate  Amount 
September 2024  3.4% $12,920 
March 2025  3.3%  14,800 
March 2025  2.9%  7,080 
September 2025  3.6%  5,200 
March 2027  2.1%(1)  9,200 
March 2027  2.0%(1)  2,300 
Total     $51,500 

(1)Represents an interim rate of interest as the SBA-guaranteed debentures had not yet pooled.

On October 2, 2014, the Company wasWe were granted exemptive relief from the SEC for permission to exclude the debt of MRCC SBIC guaranteed by the SBA from the 200% asset coverage test under the 1940 Act. The receipt of this exemption for this SBA-guaranteedSBA debt increases flexibility under the 200% asset coverage test.

 

Secured Borrowings: Certain partial loan sales do not qualify for sale accounting under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 860 —Transfers and Servicing (“ASC Topic 860”) because these sales do not meet the definition of a “participating interest,” as defined in the guidance, in order for sale treatment to be allowed. Participations or other partial loan sales which do not meet the definition of a participating interest remain as an investment on the accompanying consolidated statements of assets and liabilities and the portion sold is recorded as a secured borrowing in the liabilities section of the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities. For these partial loan sales, the interest earned on the entire loan balance is recorded within “interest income” and the interest earned by the buyer in the partial loan sale is recorded within “interest and other debt financing expenses” in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

As of September 30, 2017, we did not have secured borrowings. As of December 31, 2016, secured borrowings at fair value totaled $1.3 million and the fair value of the loans that are associated with these secured borrowings was $5.8 million. These secured borrowings were created as a result of our completion of partial loan sales of certain unitranche loan assets during the year ended December 31, 2013, that did not meet the definition of a “participating interest.” As a result, sale treatment was not allowed and these partial loan sales were treated as secured borrowings. No such partial loan sales occurred during the year ended December 31, 2016 and the nine months ended September 30, 2017. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, repayments on secured borrowings totaled zero and $1.3 million, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 repayments on secured borrowings totaled $0.6 million and $0.9 million, respectively. The weighted average interest rate on our secured borrowings was approximately zero and 6.3% as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

Distribution PolicyDistributions

 

Our Board will determine the timing and amount, if any, of our distributions. We intend to pay distributions on a quarterly basis. In order to avoid corporate-level tax on the income we distribute as a RIC, we must distribute to our stockholders at least 90% of our ordinary income and realized net short-term capital gains in excess of realized net long-term capital losses, if any, on an annual basis out of the assets legally available for such distributions. In addition, we also intend to distribute any realized net capital gains (i.e., realized net long-term capital gains in excess of realized net short-term capital losses) at least annually out of the assets legally available for such distributions. Distributions to stockholders for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2020, totaled $7.1$5.3 million ($0.350.25 per share) and $20.0$17.7 million ($1.050.85 per share), respectively. Distributions to stockholders for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20162019, totaled $5.8$7.2 million ($0.35 per share) and $14.8$21.5 million ($1.05 per share), respectively. The tax character of such distributions is determined at the end of the fiscal year. However, if the character of such distributions werewas determined as of September 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, no portion of these distributions would have been characterized as a tax return of capital to stockholders.

 

We haveIn October 2012, we adopted an “opt out” dividend reinvestment plan (“DRIP”) for our common stockholders. As a result, ifWhen we declare a distribution, our stockholders’ cash distributions will automatically be automatically reinvested in additional shares of our common stock unless a stockholder specifically “opts out” of our DRIP. If a stockholder opts out, that stockholder will receive cash distributions. Although distributions paid in the form of additional shares of our common stock will generally be subject to U.S. federal, state and local taxes in the same manner as cash distributions, stockholders participating in our DRIP will not receive any corresponding cash distributions with which to pay any such applicable taxes.

MRCC Senior Loan Fund I, LLC

We co-invest with NLV in senior secured loans and equity securities through SLF, an unconsolidated Delaware LLC. SLF is capitalized as underlying investment transactions are completed, taking into account available debt and equity commitments available for funding these investments. All portfolio and investment decisions in respect to SLF must be approved by the SLF investment committee, consisting of one representative of each of us and NLV. SLF may cease making new investments upon notification of either member but operations will continue until all investments have been sold or paid-off in the normal course of business. Investments held by SLF are measured at fair value using the same valuation methodologies as described below. Our investment is illiquid in nature as SLF does not allow for withdrawal from the LLC or the sale of a member’s interest unless approved by the board members of SLF. The full withdrawal of a member would result in an orderly wind-down of SLF.

SLF’s profits and losses are allocated to us and NLV in accordance with the respective ownership interests. As of both September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we and NLV each owned 50.0% of the LLC equity interests of SLF. As of both September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, SLF had $100.0 million in equity commitments from its members (in the aggregate), of which $84.3 million was funded.

As of both September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we have committed to fund $50.0 million of LLC equity interest subscriptions to SLF. As of both September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, $42.2 million of our LLC equity interest subscriptions to SLF had been called and contributed, net of return of capital distributions subject to recall.


For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, we received $1.1 million and $3.2 million of dividend income from our LLC equity interest in SLF, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, we received $1.1 million and $2.7 million of dividend income from our LLC equity interest in SLF, respectively.

SLF has a senior secured revolving credit facility (as amended, the “SLF Credit Facility”) with Capital One, N.A., through its wholly-owned subsidiary MRCC Senior Loan Fund I Financing SPV, LLC (“SLF SPV”), which as of September 30, 2020 allowed SLF SPV to borrow up to $170.0 million at any one time, subject to leverage and borrowing base restrictions. Borrowings under the SLF Credit Facility bear interest at an annual rate of LIBOR (three-month) plus 2.25%. The maturity date on the SLF Credit Facility is March 22, 2023.

SLF does not pay any fees to MC Advisors or its affiliates; however, SLF has entered into an administration agreement with Monroe Capital Management Advisors, LLC (“MC Management”), pursuant to which certain loan servicing and administrative functions are delegated to MC Management. SLF may reimburse MC Management for its allocable share of overhead and other expenses incurred by MC Management. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, SLF incurred $51 thousand and $157 thousand respectively, of allocable expenses. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, SLF incurred $51 thousand and $144 thousand respectively, of allocable expenses. There are no agreements or understandings by which we guarantee any SLF obligations.

As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, SLF had total assets at fair value of $216.7 million and $245.5 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2020, SLF had one portfolio company investment on non-accrual status with a fair value of $1.1 million. As of December 31, 2019, SLF had no portfolio company investments on non-accrual status. The portfolio companies in SLF are in industries and geographies similar to those in which we may invest directly. Additionally, as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, SLF had $2.1 million and $4.9 million, respectively, in outstanding commitments to fund investments under undrawn revolvers and delayed draw commitments.

Below is a summary of SLF’s portfolio, followed by a listing of the individual investments in SLF’s portfolio as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019: 

  As of 
  September 30, 2020  December 31, 2019 
Senior secured loans (1)  221,229   243,778 
Weighted average current interest rate on senior secured loans (2)  5.8%  7.0%
Number of borrowers in SLF  59   64 
Largest portfolio company investment (1)  6,808   6,860 
Total of five largest portfolio company investments (1)  27,103   28,880 
          

(1)Represents outstanding principal amount, excluding unfunded commitments. Principal amounts in thousands.
(2)Computed as the (a) annual stated interest rate on accruing senior secured loans divided by (b) total senior secured loans at outstanding principal amount.


MRCC SENIOR LOAN FUND I, LLC

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited)

September 30, 2020

(in thousands)

Portfolio Company (a) Spread Above
Index (b)
  Interest
Rate (b)
  Maturity Principal  Fair
Value
 
Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Company Investments                 
Senior Secured Loans                 
Aerospace & Defense                 
Bromford Industries Limited  (c) L+5.25%   6.25% 11/5/2025  2,779  $2,666 
Bromford Industries Limited  (c) L+5.25%   6.25% 11/5/2025  1,853   1,778 
Trident Maritime SH, Inc. L+5.50%   6.50% 6/4/2024  4,412   4,346 
Trident Maritime SH, Inc. (Revolver) (d) L+5.50%   6.50% 6/4/2024  340    
            9,384   8,790 
Automotive                 
Truck-Lite Co., LLC L+6.25%   7.25% 12/14/2026  1,731   1,705 
Truck-Lite Co., LLC (Delayed Draw) (d) L+6.25%   7.25% 12/14/2026  256    
Wheel Pros, LLC L+4.75%   4.90% 4/4/2025  4,894   4,806 
            6,881   6,511 
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate                 
Avison Young (USA), Inc. (c) L+5.00%   5.22% 1/30/2026  4,913   4,661 
Harbour Benefit Holdings, Inc. (fka Zenith Merger Sub, Inc.) L+5.25%   6.25% 12/13/2024  4,664   4,559 
Harbour Benefit Holdings, Inc. (fka Zenith Merger Sub, Inc.) (Delayed Draw) (d) L+5.25%   6.25% 12/13/2024  264   101 
Lightbox Intermediate, L.P. L+5.00%   5.15% 5/11/2026  4,938   4,715 
Minotaur Acquisition, Inc. L+5.00%   5.15% 3/27/2026  2,955   2,827 
Nuvei Technologies Corp. (c) L+5.00%   6.00% 9/26/2025  821   823 
            18,555   17,686 
Beverage, Food & Tobacco                 
CBC Restaurant Corp. L+6.50%   2.00% Cash/
5.50% PIK
(e) 11/10/2022  2,578   980 
CBC Restaurant Corp. (Delayed Draw) (d) L+6.50%   2.00% Cash/
5.50% PIK
(e) 11/10/2022  370   113 
SW Ingredients Holdings, LLC L+4.25%   5.25% 7/3/2025  3,666   3,629 
            6,614   4,722 
Capital Equipment                 
Analogic Corporation L+5.25%   6.25% 6/24/2024  4,812   4,812 
            4,812   4,812 
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber                 
Polymer Solutions Group L+7.00%   8.00% 6/30/2021  1,225   1,199 
            1,225   1,199 
Construction & Building                 
ISC Purchaser, LLC L+5.00%   6.00% 7/11/2025  4,950   4,908 
The Cook & Boardman Group, LLC L+5.75%   6.75% 10/20/2025  2,948   2,859 
            7,898   7,767 
Consumer Goods: Durable                 
International Textile Group, Inc. L+5.00%   5.37% 5/1/2024  1,770   1,455 
            1,770   1,455 
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable                 
PH Beauty Holdings III, Inc. L+5.00%   5.19% 9/26/2025  2,449   1,984 
            2,449   1,984 
Containers, Packaging & Glass                 
Liqui-Box Holdings, Inc. L+4.50%   5.50% 2/26/2027  4,323   3,674 
Polychem Acquisition, LLC L+5.00%   5.15% 3/17/2025  2,955   2,951 
Port Townsend Holdings Company, Inc. L+4.75%   5.75% 4/3/2024  4,697   4,274 
PVHC Holding Corp. L+4.75%   5.75% 8/5/2024  3,259   2,721 
            15,234   13,620 


MRCC SENIOR LOAN FUND I, LLC

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – (continued)

(unaudited)

September 30, 2020

(in thousands)

Portfolio Company (a) Spread Above
Index (b)
  Interest
Rate (b)
  Maturity Principal  Fair
Value
 
Energy: Oil & Gas                 
Drilling Info Holdings, Inc. L+4.25%   4.40% 7/30/2025  4,574  $4,186 
Offen, Inc. L+5.00%   5.15% 6/22/2026  2,418   2,277 
Offen, Inc. (Delayed Draw) (d) L+5.00%   5.15% 6/22/2026  885    
            7,877   6,463 
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals                 
LSCS Holdings, Inc. L+4.25%   4.47% 3/17/2025  2,305   2,189 
LSCS Holdings, Inc. L+4.25%   4.47% 3/17/2025  595   565 
P&L Developments, LLC L+7.50%   9.50% 6/28/2024  2,959   2,944 
Radiology Partners, Inc. L+4.25%   5.29% 7/9/2025  4,760   4,580 
            10,619   10,278 
High Tech Industries                 
AQA Acquisition Holding, Inc. L+4.25%   5.25% 5/24/2023  3,266   3,266 
Corel, Inc. (c) L+5.00%   5.26% 7/2/2026  3,925   3,832 
LW Buyer, LLC L+5.00%   5.15% 12/30/2024  4,938   4,888 
TGG TS Acquisition Company L+6.50%   6.64% 12/12/2025  3,985   3,950 
            16,114   15,936 
Hotels, Gaming & Leisure                 
Excel Fitness Holdings, Inc. L+5.25%   6.25% 10/7/2025  4,218   3,817 
North Haven Spartan US Holdco, LLC L+5.00%   6.00% 6/6/2025  2,327   1,839 
Tait, LLC L+5.00%   5.30% 3/28/2025  4,178   3,685 
Tait, LLC (Revolver) P+4.00%   7.25% 3/28/2025  769   715 
            11,492   10,056 
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing                 
Cadent, LLC L+5.50%   6.50% 9/11/2023  4,728   4,622 
Cadent, LLC (Revolver) (d) L+5.50%   6.50% 9/11/2023  167    
Digital Room Holdings, Inc. L+5.00%   5.27% 5/21/2026  4,373   3,925 
Monotype Imaging Holdings, Inc. L+5.50%   6.50% 10/9/2026  4,938   4,638 
            14,206   13,185 
Media: Diversified & Production                 
Research Now Group, Inc. and Survey Sampling International, LLC L+5.50%   6.50% 12/20/2024  6,808   6,481 
Stats Intermediate Holding, LLC L+5.25%   5.40% 7/10/2026  4,963   4,900 
The Octave Music Group, Inc. L+6.00%   6.25% Cash/
0.75% PIK
  5/29/2025  4,914   4,349 
            16,685   15,730 
Services: Business                 
AQ Carver Buyer, Inc. L+5.00%   6.00% 9/23/2025  4,950   4,727 
CHA Holdings, Inc. L+4.50%   5.50% 4/10/2025  2,007   1,877 
CHA Holdings, Inc. L+4.50%   5.50% 4/10/2025  423   396 
Eliassen Group, LLC L+4.25%   4.40% 11/5/2024  3,021   2,883 
Engage2Excel, Inc. L+8.00%   7.00% Cash/
2.00% PIK
  3/7/2023  4,288   4,125 
Engage2Excel, Inc. L+8.00%   7.00% Cash/
2.00% PIK
  3/7/2023  771   741 
Engage2Excel, Inc. (Revolver) (d) L+8.00%   7.00% Cash/
2.00% PIK
  3/7/2023  546   359 
GI Revelation Acquisition, LLC L+5.00%   5.15% 4/16/2025  1,369   1,324 
Legility, LLC L+6.00%   7.00% 12/17/2025  4,938   4,797 
Orbit Purchaser, LLC L+4.50%   5.50% 10/21/2024  2,463   2,358 
Orbit Purchaser, LLC L+4.50%   5.50% 10/21/2024  1,902   1,821 
Orbit Purchaser, LLC L+4.50%   5.50% 10/21/2024  556   532 
Output Services Group, Inc. L+4.50%   4.69% 3/27/2024  4,877   3,625 
SIRVA Worldwide, Inc. L+5.50%   5.65% 8/4/2025  1,913   1,597 
Teneo Holdings, LLC L+5.25%   6.25% 7/11/2025  4,950   4,795 
The Kleinfelder Group, Inc. L+4.75%   5.75% 11/29/2024  2,456   2,407 
            41,430   38,364 


MRCC SENIOR LOAN FUND I, LLC

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – (continued)

(unaudited)

September 30, 2020

(in thousands)

Portfolio Company (a) Spread Above
Index (b)
  Interest
Rate (b)
  Maturity Principal  Fair
Value
 
Services: Consumer                 
Cambium Learning Group, Inc. L+4.50%   4.72% 12/18/2025  4,912  $4,863 
LegalZoom.com, Inc. L+4.50%   4.65% 11/21/2024  2,701   2,683 
            7,613   7,546 
Telecommunications                 
Intermedia Holdings, Inc. L+6.00%   7.00% 7/21/2025  1,801   1,795 
Mavenir Systems, Inc. L+6.00%   7.00% 5/8/2025  3,910   3,900 
            5,711   5,695 
Transportation: Cargo                 
GlobalTranz Enterprises, LLC L+5.00%   5.16% 5/15/2026  3,271   2,723 
            3,271   2,723 
Utilities: Oil & Gas                 
NGS US Finco, LLC L+4.25%   5.25% 10/1/2025  1,717   1,451 
            1,717   1,451 
Wholesale                 
BMC Acquisition, Inc. L+5.25%   6.25% 12/30/2024  4,863   4,738 
HALO Buyer, Inc. L+4.50%   5.50% 6/30/2025  4,887   4,447 
PT Intermediate Holdings III, LLC L+5.50%   6.50% 10/15/2025  1,985   1,856 
            11,735   11,041 
                  
Total Senior Secured Loan Investments              $207,014 
                  
Equity Securities                 
Beverage, Food & Tobacco                 
CBC Restaurant Corp. (warrant to purchase up to 0.4% of the equity)    (f) 6/30/2027    $ 
                  
Total Equity Securities              $ 
                  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS              $207,014 

(a)All investments are U.S. companies unless otherwise noted.
(b)The majority of investments bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR” or “L”) or Prime (“P”) which reset daily, monthly, quarterly or semiannually. We have provided the spread over LIBOR or Prime and the current contractual rate of interest in effect at September 30, 2020. Certain investments are subject to a LIBOR or Prime interest rate floor.
(c)This is an international company.
(d)All or a portion of this commitment was unfunded as of September 30, 2020. As such, interest is earned only on the funded portion of this commitment. Principal reflects the commitment outstanding.
(e)This position was on non-accrual status as of September 30, 2020, meaning that we have ceased accruing interest income on the position.
(f)Represents a non-income producing security.


MRCC SENIOR LOAN FUND I, LLC

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

December 31, 2019

(in thousands) 

Portfolio Company (a) Spread Above
Index (b)
  Interest
Rate (b)
  Maturity Principal  Fair
Value
 
Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Company Investments                 
Senior Secured Loans                 
Aerospace & Defense                 
Bromford Industries Limited (e) L+5.25%   7.14% 11/5/2025  2,800  $2,772 
Bromford Industries Limited (e) L+5.25%   7.14% 11/5/2025  1,867   1,848 
IMIA Holdings, Inc. L+4.50%   6.44% 10/28/2024  4,277   4,277 
IMIA Holdings, Inc. (Revolver) (c) L+4.50%   6.44% 10/28/2024  680    
MAG Aerospace Industries, Inc. L+4.75%   6.55% 6/6/2025  3,251   3,234 
Novaria Holdings, LLC L+4.75%   6.55% 12/19/2024  4,290   4,288 
Trident Maritime SH, Inc. L+5.50%   7.30% 6/4/2024  4,435   4,404 
Trident Maritime SH, Inc. (Revolver) (c) L+5.50%   7.30% 6/4/2024  340    
            21,940   20,823 
Automotive                 
Innovative Aftermarkets Systems L+5.50%   7.30% 1/25/2021  1,893   1,891 
Wheel Pros, LLC L+4.75%   6.55% 4/4/2025  4,933   4,875 
            6,826   6,766 
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate                 
Avison Young (USA), Inc. (e) L+5.00%   6.94% 1/30/2026  4,950   4,874 
Lightbox Intermediate, L.P. L+5.00%   6.74% 5/11/2026  4,975   4,913 
Minotaur Acquisition, Inc. L+5.00%   6.80% 3/27/2026  2,978   2,940 
Nuvei Technologies Corp. (e) L+5.00%   6.80% 9/26/2025  4,657   4,692 
Zenith Merger Sub, Inc. L+5.25%   7.19% 12/13/2024  4,700   4,700 
Zenith Merger Sub, Inc. (Delayed Draw) (c) L+5.25%   7.19% 12/13/2024  265   66 
            22,525   22,185 
Beverage, Food & Tobacco                 
CBC Restaurant Corp. L+6.50%   8.30% 11/10/2022  2,537   2,502 
SW Ingredients Holdings, LLC L+4.00%   6.21% 7/3/2025  3,694   3,688 
US Salt, LLC L+4.75%   6.55% 1/16/2026  2,729   2,743 
            8,960   8,933 
Capital Equipment                 
Analogic Corporation L+6.00%   7.80% 6/24/2024  4,874   4,854 
       ��    4,874   4,854 
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber                 
Polymer Solutions Group L+6.75%   8.45% 6/30/2021  1,271   1,271 
            1,271   1,271 
Construction & Building                 
ISC Purchaser, LLC L+5.00%   6.94% 7/11/2025  4,988   4,988 
The Cook & Boardman Group, LLC L+5.75%   7.67% 10/20/2025  2,970   2,866 
            7,958   7,854 
Consumer Goods: Durable                 
International Textile Group, Inc. L+5.00%   6.69% 5/1/2024  1,805   1,498 
            1,805   1,498 
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable                 
PH Beauty Holdings III, Inc. L+5.00%   6.80% 9/26/2025  2,468   2,356 
            2,468   2,356 
Containers, Packaging & Glass                 
Liqui-Box Holdings, Inc. (d) L+4.50%   6.30% 6/3/2026  4,333   4,241 
Polychem Acquisition, LLC L+5.00%   6.95% 3/17/2025  2,978   2,978 
Port Townsend Holdings Company, Inc. L+4.75%   6.55% 4/3/2024  4,838   4,777 
PVHC Holding Corp. L+4.75%   6.69% 8/5/2024  3,283   2,947 
PVHC Holding Corp. (Delayed Draw) (c) L+4.75%   6.69% 8/5/2024  425    
            15,857   14,943 
Energy: Oil & Gas                 
Drilling Info Holdings, Inc. L+4.25%   6.05% 7/30/2025  4,609   4,586 
Offen, Inc. L+5.00%   6.94% 6/22/2026  2,436   2,436 
Offen, Inc. (Delayed Draw) (c) L+5.00%   6.94% 6/22/2026  885    
            7,930   7,022 
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals                 
LSCS Holdings, Inc. L+4.25%   6.19% 3/17/2025  2,322   2,299 


MRCC SENIOR LOAN FUND I, LLC

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – (continued)

December 31, 2019 

(in thousands) 

Portfolio Company (a) Spread Above
Index (b)
  Interest
Rate (b)
  Maturity Principal  Fair
Value
 
LSCS Holdings, Inc. L+4.25%   6.19% 3/17/2025  599  $593 
P&L Developments, LLC L+7.50%   9.50% 6/28/2024  2,993   2,978 
Radiology Partners, Inc. L+4.75%   6.62% 7/9/2025  4,938   4,970 
Solara Medical Supplies, LLC L+6.00%   7.94% 2/27/2024  5,515   5,515 
Solara Medical Supplies, LLC L+6.00%   7.94% 2/27/2024  1,068   1,068 
Solara Medical Supplies, LLC (Revolver) (c) L+6.00%   7.94% 2/27/2024  714    
            18,149   17,423 
High Tech Industries                 
AQA Acquisition Holding, Inc. L+4.25%   6.19% 5/24/2023  3,291   3,275 
Corel, Inc. (e) L+5.00%   6.91% 7/2/2026  4,000   3,875 
Gigamon, Inc. L+4.25%   6.04% 12/27/2024  2,940   2,914 
LW Buyer, LLC L+5.00%   6.80% 12/30/2024  4,975   4,938 
Perforce Software, Inc. L+4.50%   6.30% 7/1/2026  3,325   3,331 
TGG TS Acquisition Company L+6.50%   8.24% 12/12/2025  4,058   4,037 
            22,589   22,370 
Hotels, Gaming & Leisure                 
Excel Fitness Holdings, Inc. L+5.25%   7.05% 10/7/2025  4,250   4,255 
North Haven Spartan US Holdco, LLC L+5.00%   6.89% 6/6/2025  2,344   2,343 
Tait, LLC L+4.50%   6.61% 3/28/2025  4,210   4,210 
Tait, LLC (Revolver) (c) L+4.50%   6.61% 3/28/2025  769    
            11,573   10,808 
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing                 
Cadent, LLC L+5.25%   7.05% 9/11/2023  4,938   4,925 
Cadent, LLC (Revolver) (c) L+5.25%   7.05% 9/11/2023  167    
Digital Room Holdings, Inc. L+5.00%   6.80% 5/21/2026  4,406   4,186 
Monotype Imaging Holdings Corp. (d) L+5.50%   7.30% 10/9/2026  5,000   4,825 
            14,511   13,936 
Media: Diversified & Production                 
Research Now Group, Inc. and Survey Sampling International, LLC L+5.50%   7.41% 12/20/2024  6,860   6,869 
Stats Intermediate Holding, LLC L+5.25%   7.30% 7/10/2026  5,000   4,894 
            11,860   11,763 


MRCC SENIOR LOAN FUND I, LLC

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – (continued)

December 31, 2019 

(in thousands) 

Portfolio Company (a) Spread Above
Index (b)
  Interest
Rate (b)
  Maturity Principal  Fair
Value
 
Services: Business                 
AQ Carver Buyer, Inc. (d) L+5.00%   6.80% 9/24/2025  5,000  $4,925 
CHA Holdings, Inc. L+4.50%   6.44% 4/10/2025  2,023   2,020 
CHA Holdings, Inc. L+4.50%   6.44% 4/10/2025  426   426 
Eliassen Group, LLC L+4.50%   6.30% 11/5/2024  3,032   3,022 
Engage2Excel, Inc. L+6.50%   8.71% 3/7/2023  4,298   4,181 
Engage2Excel, Inc. L+6.50%   8.42% 3/7/2023  775   754 
Engage2Excel, Inc. (Delayed Draw) (c) L+6.50%   8.42% 3/7/2023  500    
Engage2Excel, Inc. (Revolver) (c) P+5.50%   10.25% 3/7/2023  545   354 
GI Revelation Acquisition, LLC L+5.00%   6.80% 4/16/2025  1,379   1,305 
Orbit Purchaser, LLC L+4.50%   6.45% 10/21/2024  2,481   2,479 
Orbit Purchaser, LLC L+4.50%   6.45% 10/21/2024  1,916   1,914 
Orbit Purchaser, LLC L+4.50%   6.45% 10/21/2024  560   560 
Output Services Group, Inc. L+4.50%   6.30% 3/27/2024  4,916   4,166 
SIRVA Worldwide, Inc. L+5.50%   7.30% 8/4/2025  1,950   1,931 
Teneo Holdings, LLC L+5.25%   6.99% 7/11/2025  4,988   4,757 
The Kleinfelder Group, Inc. L+4.75%   6.37% 11/29/2024  2,475   2,474 
            37,264   35,268 
Services: Consumer                 
Cambium Learning Group, Inc. L+4.50%   6.30% 12/18/2025  4,950   4,801 
LegalZoom.com, Inc. L+4.50%   6.30% 11/21/2024  2,722   2,747 
            7,672   7,548 
Telecommunications                 
Intermedia Holdings, Inc. L+6.00%   7.80% 7/21/2025  1,815   1,820 
Mavenir Systems, Inc. L+6.00%   7.91% 5/8/2025  3,940   3,920 
            5,755   5,740 
Transportation: Cargo                 
GlobalTranz Enterprises, LLC L+5.00%   6.79% 5/15/2026  3,295   3,032 
            3,295   3,032 
Utilities: Oil & Gas                 
NGS US Finco, LLC L+4.25%   6.05% 10/1/2025  1,733   1,733 
           1,733   1,733 
Wholesale                
BMC Acquisition, Inc. L+5.25%   7.17% 12/30/2024  4,900   4,888 
Halo Buyer, Inc. L+4.50%   6.30% 6/30/2025  4,925   4,827 
PT Intermediate Holdings III, LLC L+5.50%   7.44% 10/15/2025  2,000   1,995 
           11,825   11,710 
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS             $239,836 

(a)All investments are U.S. companies unless otherwise noted.
(b)The majority of investments bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR” or “L”) or Prime (“P”) which reset daily, monthly, quarterly or semiannually. For each such investment, we have provided the spread over LIBOR or Prime and the current contractual rate of interest in effect at December 31, 2019. Certain investments are subject to a LIBOR or Prime interest rate floor, or rate cap.
(c)All or a portion of this commitment was unfunded as of December 31, 2019. As such, interest is earned only on the funded portion of this commitment. Principal reflects the commitment outstanding.
(d)Investment position or portion thereof unsettled as of December 31, 2019.
(e)This is an international company.


Below is certain summarized financial information for SLF as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 (in thousands):

  September 30, 2020  December 31, 2019
   (unaudited)     
Assets        
Investments, at fair value $207,014  $239,836 
Cash  416   446 
Restricted cash  8,680   4,226 
Interest receivable  557   920 
Other assets  45   41 
Total assets $216,712  $245,469 
Liabilities        
Revolving credit facility $142,147  $147,232 
Less: Unamortized deferred financing costs  (1,079)  (1,407)
Total debt, less unamortized deferred financing costs  141,068   145,825 
Payable for open trades     13,940 
Interest payable  312   533 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  283   346 
Total liabilities  141,663   160,644 
Members’ capital  75,049   84,825 
Total liabilities and members’ capital $216,712  $245,469 

  Three months ended September 30,  Nine months ended September 30, 
  2020  2019  2020  2019 
  (unaudited)  (unaudited) 
Investment income:                
Interest income $3,726  $4,637  $11,990  $11,972 
Total investment income  3,726   4,637   11,990   11,972 
Expenses:                
Interest and other debt financing expenses  1,111   1,918   4,213   5,287 
Professional fees  169   214   517   554 
Total expenses  1,280   2,132   4,730   5,841 
Net investment income (loss)  2,446   2,505   7,260   6,131 
Net gain (loss):                
Net realized gain (loss)  15      15    
Net change in unrealized gain (loss)  3,677   (1,005  (10,751)  (472
Net gain (loss)  3,692   (1,005  (10,736)  (472
Net increase (decrease) in members’ capital $6,138  $1,500  $(3,476) $5,659 

 

Related Party Transactions

 

We have a number of business relationships with affiliated or related parties, including the following:

 

 ·We have an Investment Advisory and Management Agreement with MC Advisors, an investment advisor registered with the SEC, to manage our day-to-day operating and investing activities. We pay MC Advisors a fee for its services under the Investment Advisory and Management Agreement consisting of two components - a base management fee and an incentive fee. On November 4, 2019, we amended the base management fee under the Investment Advisory Agreement, effective July 1, 2019. See Note 6 to our consolidated financial statements and “Significant Accounting Estimates and Critical Accounting Policies - Capital Gains Incentive Fee” for additional information.

 

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 ·We have an Administration Agreement with MC Management to provide us with the office facilities and administrative services necessary to conduct our day-to-day operations. See Note 6 to our consolidated financial statements for additional information.

·SLF has an administration agreement with MC Management to provide SLF with certain loan servicing and administrative functions. SLF may reimburse MC Management for its allocable share of overhead and other expenses incurred by MC Management. See Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements and “Liquidity and Capital Resources - MRCC Senior Loan Fund I, LLC” for additional information.

 

 ·Theodore L. Koenig, our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of our Board is also a manager of MC Advisors and the President and Chief Executive Officer of MC Management. Aaron D. Peck, our Chief Financial Officer and Chief Investment Officer, serves as a director on our Board and is also a managing director of MC Management.

 


 ·We have a license agreement with Monroe Capital LLC, under which Monroe Capital LLC has agreed to grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use the name “Monroe Capital” for specified purposes in our business.

 

In addition, we have adopted a formal code of ethics that governs the conduct of MC Advisors’ officers, directors and employees. Our officers and directors also remain subject to the duties imposed by both the 1940 Act and Maryland General Corporation Law.

 

Commitments and Contingencies and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

Commitments and Contingencies

 

As of September 30, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, we had $33.1 million and $37.7 million, respectively, in outstanding commitments to fund investments under undrawn revolvers, capital expenditure loans, and delayed draw commitments.commitments and subscription agreements, excluding unfunded commitments in SLF, totaling $53.2 million and $44.2 million, respectively. As of both September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we had unfunded commitments to SLF of $7.8 million that may be contributed primarily for the purpose of funding new investments approved by the SLF investment committee. Drawdowns of the commitments to SLF require authorization from one of our representatives on SLF’s board of managers. Additionally, we have entered into certain contracts with other parties that contain a variety of indemnifications. Our maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, we have not experienced claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and believe the risk of loss related to such indemnifications to be remote.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

WeOther than contractual commitments and other legal contingencies incurred in the normal course of our business, we do not have noany off-balance sheet arrangements that havefinancings or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.liabilities.

 

Market Trends

 

In late 2019 and early 2020, COVID-19 emerged in China and spread rapidly across the world, including to the United States. This outbreak has led to disruptions in local, regional, national and global markets and economies affected thereby and will continue to cause disruptions for an unknown and potentially significant amount of time. To date, cross border commercial activity and market sentiment have been negatively impacted by the outbreak and government and other measures seeking to contain its spread. The federal government and the Federal Reserve, as well as foreign governments and central banks, have implemented significant fiscal and monetary policies in response to these disruptions, and additional government and regulatory responses may be possible. It is currently impossible to determine the scope of this or any future outbreak, how long any such outbreak and market disruption, volatility or uncertainty may last, the effect any governmental actions and changes in base interest rates will have or the full potential impact on us, our industry and our portfolio companies.

We have also identified the following general trends that may affect our business:

 

Target Market:Market: We believe that small and middle-market companies in the United States with annual revenues between $10.0 million and $2.5 billion represent a significant growth segment of the U.S. economy and often require substantial capital investments to grow. Middle-market companies have generated a significant number of investment opportunities for investment funds managed or advised by Monroe Capital, and we believe that this market segment will continue to produce significant investment opportunities for us.

Specialized Lending Requirements:Requirements: We believe that several factors render many U.S. financial institutions ill-suited to lend to U.S. middle-market companies. For example, based on the experience of our management team, lending to U.S. middle-market companies (1) is generally more labor intensive than lending to larger companies due to the smaller size of each investment and the fragmented nature of information for such companies, (2) requires due diligence and underwriting practices consistent with the demands and economic limitations of the middle-market and (3) may also require more extensive ongoing monitoring by the lender.

Demand for Debt Capital:Capital: We believe there is a large pool of uninvested private equity capital for middle-market companies. We expect private equity firms will seek to leverage their investments by combining equity capital with senior secured loans and mezzanine debt from other sources, such as us.

Competition from Other Lenders:Lenders: We believe that many traditional bank lenders, in recent years, de-emphasized their service and product offerings to middle-market businesses in favor of lending to large corporate clients and managing capital market transactions. In addition, many commercial banks face significant balance sheet constraints as they seek to build capital and meet future regulatory capital requirements. These factors may result in opportunities for alternative funding sources to middle-market companies and therefore drive increased new investment opportunities for us. Conversely, there ishas been a significant amount of capital raised over the past several years dedicated to middle market lending which has increased competitive pressure in the BDC and investment company marketplace for senior and subordinated debt, which in turn could result in lower yields and weaker financial covenants for increasingly riskiernew assets.

Pricing and Deal Structures:Structures: We believe that the volatility in global markets over the last several years and current macroeconomic issues such as a weakened U.S. economyincluding changes in bank regulations for middle-market banks has reduced access to, and availability of, debt capital to middle-market companies, causing a reduction in competition and generally more favorable capital structures and deal terms. Recent capital raises in the BDC and investment company marketplace have created increased competition; however, we believe that current market conditions may continue to create favorable opportunities to invest at attractive risk-adjusted returns.

 


Recent Developments

 

On November 1, 2017, we announcedMarch 11, 2020, the formation ofWorld Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus COVID-19 as a joint venture with NLV Financial Corporation (“NLV”), the parent of National Life Insurance Company, to create MRCC Senior Loan Fund I, LLC (the “Senior Loan Fund”). The Senior Loan Fund is expected to invest primarily in senior secured loans to middle market companies inpandemic, and on March 13, 2020 the United States. Monroe Capital CorporationStates declared a national emergency with respect to COVID-19. The outbreak of COVID-19 has severely impacted global economic activity and NLV have each initially committed $50.0 millioncaused significant volatility and negative pressure in financial markets. We are actively monitoring the situation and continue to assess what additional adverse financial and operational consequences may result from the global spread of capital toCOVID-19 and the joint venture. In addition,associated economic turbulence, however, the Senior Loan Fund intends to obtain third party financing that is expected to allowextent of such consequences remains uncertain as of the joint venture to access market levelsfiling of leverage. this Form 10-Q.

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Significant Accounting Estimates and Critical Accounting Policies

 

Revenue Recognition

 

We record interest and fee income on an accrual basis to the extent that we expect to collect such amounts. For loans and debt securities with contractual PIK interest, we do not accrue PIK interest if the portfolio company valuation indicates that such PIK interest is not collectible. We do not accrue as a receivable interest on loans and debt securities if we have reason to doubt our ability to collect such interest. Loan origination fees, original issue discount and market discount or premium isare capitalized, and then we then amortize such amounts using the effective interest method as interest income over the life of the investment. Upon the prepayment of a loan or debt security, any unamortized premium or discount or loan origination fees are recorded as interest income. We record prepayment premiums on loans and debt securities as interest income when we receive such amounts. Interest income is accrued based upon the outstanding principal amount and contractual terms of debt and preferred equity investments. Interest is accrued on a daily basis. We record fees on loans based on the determination of whether the fee is considered a yield enhancement or payment for a service. If the fee is considered a yield enhancement associated with a funding of cash on a loan, the fee is generally deferred and recognized into interest income using the effective interest method if captured in the cost basis or using the straight-line method if the loan is unfunded and therefore there is no cost basis. If the fee is not considered a yield enhancement because a service was provided, and the fee is payment for that service, the fee is deemed earned and recognized as fee income in the period the service has been completed.

 

Dividend income on preferred equity securities is recorded as dividend income on an accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are payable by the portfolio company and are expected to be collected. Dividend income on common equity securities is recorded on the record date for private portfolio companies. Each distribution received from limited liability company (“LLC”)LLC and limited partnership (“LP”)LP investments is evaluated to determine if the distribution should be recorded as dividend income or a return of capital. Generally, we will not record distributions from equity investments in LLCs and LPs as dividend income unless there are sufficient accumulated tax-basis earnings and profits in the LLC or LP prior to the distribution. Distributions that are classified as a return of capital are recorded as a reduction in the cost basis of the investment.

 

Valuation of Portfolio Investments

 

As a BDC, we generally invest in illiquid securities including debt and, to a lesser extent, equity securities of middle-market companies. Under procedures established by our Board, we value investments for which market quotations are readily available and within a recent date at such market quotations. We obtain these market values from an independent pricing service or at the mean between the bid and ask prices obtained from at least two brokers or dealers (if available, otherwise by a principal market maker or a primary market dealer). When doing so, we determine whether the quote obtained is sufficient in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”)of America to determine the fair value of the security. Debt and equity securities that are not publicly traded or whose market prices are not readily available or whose market prices are not regularly updated are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by our Board. Such determination of fair values may involve subjective judgments and estimates. Investments purchased within 60 days of maturity are valued at cost plus accreted discount, or minus amortized premium, which approximates fair value.

  

Our Board is ultimately and solely responsible for determining the fair value of the portfolio investments that are not publicly traded, whose market prices are not readily available on a quarterly basis in good faith or in any other situation where portfolio investments require a fair value determination. Because we expect that there will not be a readily available market for many of the investments in our portfolio, we expect to value many of our portfolio investments at fair value as determined in good faith by our Board using a documented valuation policy and a consistently applied valuation process. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of our investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a readily available market value existed for such investments, and the differences could be material.

  

With respect to investments for which market quotations are not readily available, our Board undertakes a multi-step valuation process each quarter, as described below:

 

 ·the quarterly valuation process begins with each portfolio company or investment being initially evaluated and rated by the investment professionals of MC Advisors responsible for the credit monitoring of the portfolio investment;

·our Board engages one or more independent valuation firm(s) to conduct independent appraisals of a selection of investments for which market quotations are not readily available. We will consult with independent valuation firm(s) relative to each portfolio company at least once in every calendar year, but the independent appraisals are generally received quarterly for each investment;


·to the extent an independent valuation firm is not engaged to conduct an investment appraisal on an investment for which market quotations are not readily available, the investment will be valued by the MC Advisors investment professional responsible for the credit monitoring;

 

 ·preliminary valuation conclusions are then documented and discussed with the investment committee;

 

 ·our Board engages one or more independent valuation firm(s) to conduct fair value appraisals of material investments for which market quotations are not readily available. These fair value appraisals for material investments are received at least once in every calendar year for each portfolio company investment, but are generally received quarterly;

·ourthe audit committee of theour Board reviews the preliminary valuations of MC Advisors and of the independent valuation firm(s) and responds andMC Advisors adjusts or further supplements the valuation recommendations to reflect any comments;comments provided by the audit committee; and

 

 ·our Board discusses these valuations and determines the fair value of each investment in the portfolio in good faith, based on the input of MC Advisors, the independent valuation firm(s) and the audit committee.

 

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The Board, together with our independent valuation firms,We generally usesuse the yieldincome approach to determine fair value for loans where market quotations are not readily available, as long as it is appropriate. If there is deterioration in credit quality or a debt investment is in workout status, we may consider other factors in determining the fair value, including the value attributable to the debt investment from the enterprise value of the portfolio company under the market approach or the proceeds that would be received in a liquidation analysis. This liquidation analysis may also include probability weighting of alternative outcomes. We generally consider our debt to be performing if the borrower is not in default, the borrower is remitting payments in a timely manner;manner, the loan is in covenant compliance orand the loan is otherwise not deemed to be impaired. In determining the fair value of the performing debt, the Company considerswe consider fluctuations in current interest rates, the trends in yields of debt instruments with similar credit ratings, financial condition of the borrower, economic conditions and other relevant factors, both qualitative and quantitative. In the event that a debt instrument is not performing, as defined above, we will evaluate the value of the collateral utilizing the same framework described above for a performing loan to determine the value of the loan.debt instrument.

 

Under the yieldincome approach, we utilize discounted cash flow models are utilized to determine the present value of the future cash flow streams of our debt investments, based on future interest and principal payments as set forth in the associated loan agreements. In determining fair value under the yieldincome approach, we also consider the following factors: applicable market yields and leverage levels, credit quality, prepayment penalties, the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio company’s ability to make payments, and changes in the interest rate environment and the credit markets that generally may affect the price at which similar investments may be made.

 

Under the market approach, we typically use the enterprise value methodology is typically utilized to determine the fair value of an investment. There is no one methodology to estimate enterprise value and, in fact, for any one portfolio company, enterprise value is generally best expressed as a range of values, from which we derive a single estimate of enterprise value. In estimating the enterprise value of a portfolio company, we analyzesanalyze various factors consistent with industry practice, including but not limited to original transaction multiples, the portfolio company’s historical and projected financial results, applicable market trading and transaction comparables, applicable market yields and leverage levels, the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the markets in which the portfolio company does business, and comparisons of financial ratios of peer companies that are public. Typically, the enterprise values of private companies are based on multiples of earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, (“EBITDA”), cash flows, net income, revenues, or in limited cases, book value.

 

In addition, for certain debt investments, we may base our valuation on indicative bid and ask prices provided by an independent third-party pricing service. Bid prices reflect the highest price that we and others may be willing to pay. Ask prices represent the lowest price that we and others may be willing to accept. We generally use the midpoint of the bid/ask range as our best estimate of fair value of such investment.

Our Board determined, in good faith, the fair value of our investment portfolio as of September 30, 2020 and these valuations were determined in accordance with our valuation policy based on information known or knowable as of the valuation date. The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented circumstance that materially impacts the fair value of our investments. As a result, the fair value of our portfolio investments may be further negatively impacted after September 30, 2020 by circumstances and events that are not yet known.

Net Realized GainsGain or LossesLoss and Net Change in Unrealized Gain or Loss

 

We measure realized gainsgain or lossesloss by the difference between the net proceeds from the sale and the amortized cost basis of the investment, without regard to unrealized gain or loss previously recognized. Net change in unrealized gain or loss reflects the change in portfolio investment values during the reporting period, including any reversal of previously recorded unrealized gain or loss, when gainsgain or losses areloss is realized. Additionally, we do not isolate the portion of the change in fair value resulting from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations from the changes in fair values of the underlying investment. All fluctuations in fair value are included in net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments in fair value on our consolidated statements of operations. We report changes in the fair value of secured borrowings that are measured at fair value as a component of the net change in unrealized gain (loss) on secured borrowings inon the consolidated statements of operations. The impact resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on the revolving credit facility borrowings is included in net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency borrowings.and other transactions.

  

Capital Gains Incentive Fee

 

Pursuant to the terms of the Investment Advisory and Management Agreement with MC Advisors, the incentive fee on capital gains earned on liquidated investments of our portfolio is determined and payable in arrears as of the end of each calendar year (or upon termination of the investment advisory and administrative services agreement)Investment Advisory Agreement). This fee equals 20% of our incentive fee capital gains (i.e., our realized capital gains on a cumulative basis from inception, calculated as of the end of the applicable period, net of all realized capital losses and unrealized capital depreciation on a cumulative basis), less the aggregate amount of any previously paid capital gains incentive fees. On a quarterly basis, we accrue for the capital gains incentive fee by calculating such fee as if it were due and payable as of the end of such period.

 


While the Investment Advisory and Management Agreement with MC Advisors neither includes nor contemplates the inclusion of unrealized gains in the calculation of the capital gains incentive fee, pursuant to an interpretation of an American Institute for Certified Public Accountants Technical Practice Aid for investment companies, we include unrealized gains in the calculation of the capital gains incentive fee expense and related accrued capital gains incentive fee. This accrual reflects the incentive fees that would be payable to MC Advisors if our entire portfolio was liquidated at its fair value as of the balance sheet date even though MC Advisors is not entitled to an incentive fee with respect to unrealized gains unless and until such gains are actually realized.

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2017, we did not accrue capital gains incentive fees. During theand nine months ended September 30, 2017,2020 and 2019, we had a reductiondid not have any further reductions in accrued capital gains incentive fees of $0.2 million,as they were already at zero, primarily as a result of net declines in portfolio valuations during the period. During the three months ended September 30, 2016, we had a reduction in accrued capital gains incentive fees of $0.1 million, as a result of net declines in portfolio valuations during the period. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we did not accrue any capital gains incentive fees basedaccumulated realized and unrealized losses on the performance of our portfolio.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements

 

In May 2014,August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”)FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09,ASU 2018-13, Revenue from Contracts with CustomersFair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework – Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement (ASC Topic 606) (“ASU 2014-09”2018-13”). The core principleprimary objective of ASU 2014-092018-13 is that an entity should recognize revenue to depictimprove the transfereffectiveness of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchangedisclosure requirements for those goods or services. To achieve that core principle, an entity should apply the following steps: Step 1: Identify the contract(s) with a customer. Step 2: Identify the performance obligationsfair value measurements in the contract. Step 3: Determine the transaction price. Step 4: Allocate the transaction pricenotes to the performance obligations in the contract. Step 5: Recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation.

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financial statements. ASU 2014-09 also specified the accounting2018-13 is effective for some costs to obtain or fulfill a contract with a customer. In addition, ASU 2014-09 requires that an entity disclose sufficient information to enable users of financial statements to understand the nature, amount, timinginterim and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The initial effective date of ASU 2014-09 was for fiscalannual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. However, in August 2015,2019, although early adoption is permitted. We have adopted ASU 2018-13 and the FASB issued ASU 2015-14,Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date, which deferred the effective date to fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Management is currently evaluating theadoption did not have a significant impact these changes will have on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

 

In January 2016,March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments —2020-04, OverallReference Rate Reform (Subtopic 825-10):Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (“(“ASU 2016-01”2020-04”). The amendments in ASU 2016-01 retains many current requirements2020-04 provide optional expedients and exceptions for the classificationapplying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and measurement of financial instruments; however, it significantly revises an entity’s accounting related to (1) the classification and measurement of investments in equity securities and (2) the presentation ofother transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain fair value changes for financial liabilities measured at fair value. ASU 2016-01 also amends certain disclosure requirements associated with the fair value of financial instruments. This guidancecriteria are met. The standard is effective for annual and interim periods beginning afteras of March 12, 2020 through December 15, 2017, and early adoption is not permitted for public business entities.31, 2022. Management is currently evaluating the impact these changes will haveof the optional guidance on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures. We did not utilize the optional expedients and exceptions provided by ASU 2020-04 during the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

 

The SEC recently adopted a final rule under SEC Release No. 34-88365 (the “Final Rule”), amending the accelerated filer and large accelerated filer definitions in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2. The amendments include a provision under which a BDC will be excluded from the “accelerated filer” and “large accelerated filer” definitions if the BDC has (1) less than $700 million in public float, and (2) annual investment income of less than $100 million. In October 2016,addition, BDCs are subject to the SEC adopted new rulessame transition provisions for accelerated filer and amended rules (together “final rules”) intended to modernize the reporting and disclosures of information by registered investment companies. In part, the final rules amend Regulation S-X and require standardized, enhanced disclosure about derivatives in investment company financial statements, as welllarge accelerated filer status as other amendments.issuers, but instead substituting investment income for revenue. The compliance date foramendments will reduce the amendmentsnumber of issuers required to Regulation S-X was August 1, 2017. We have adoptedcomply with the final rules, as applicable, and the revised presentation is reflected in our consolidated financial statements for the periods presented.

In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18,Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230):Restricted Cash (“ASU 2016-18”). ASU 2016-18 requires that the statements of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. Therefore, amounts generally described as restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents should be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts shownauditor attestation on the statementsinternal control over financial reporting requirement provided under Section 404(b) of cash flows.the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The new guidance is effective forFinal Rule applies to annual and interim periods, beginningreport filings due on or after December 15, 2017, and early adoption is permitted and is toApril 27, 2020. We are currently assessing this Final Rule, but we believe we will no longer be applied on a retrospective basis. We have adopted ASU 2016-18 and the revised presentation is reflected in our consolidated financial statements for the periods presented.an accelerated filer.

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates. rates and the valuations of our investment portfolio. Uncertainty with respect to the economic effects of the COVID-19 outbreak has introduced significant volatility in the financial markets, and the effects of this volatility could materially impact our market risks. For additional information concerning the COVID-19 pandemic and its potential impact on our business and our operating results, see Part II – Other Information, Item 1A. Risk Factors, “Risk Factors – The COVID-19 pandemic has caused severe disruptions in the global economy, which has had, and may continue to have, a negative impact on our portfolio companies and our business and operations.”

The majority of the loans in our portfolio have floating interest rates, and we expect that our loans in the future may also have floating interest rates. These loans are usually based on a floating LIBOR and typically have interest rate re-set provisions that adjust applicable interest rates under such loans to current market rates on a monthly or quarterly basis. The majority of the loans in our current portfolio have interest rate floors which havewill effectively convertedconvert the loans to fixed rate loans in the currentevent interest rate environment.rates decrease. In addition, our revolving credit facility has a floating interest rate provision, whereas our SBA debentures and wethe 2023 Notes have fixed interest rates until maturity. We expect that other credit facilities into which we may enter in the future may also have floating interest rate provisions.

 

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority, which regulates LIBOR, has announced that it intends to phase out LIBOR by the end of 2021. It is unclear if at that time LIBOR will cease to exist or if new methods of calculating LIBOR will be established such that it continues to exist after 2021. At this time, it is not possible to predict the effect of any such changes, any establishment of alternative reference rates or any other reforms to LIBOR that may be enacted. The elimination of LIBOR or any other changes or reforms to the determination or supervision of LIBOR could have an adverse impact on the market for or value of any LIBOR-linked securities, loans, and other financial obligations or extensions of credit held by or due to us or on our overall financial condition or results of operations. In addition, if LIBOR ceases to exist, we may need to renegotiate agreements extending beyond 2021 with our portfolio companies that utilize LIBOR as a factor in determining the interest rate, in order to replace LIBOR with the new standard that is established, which may have an adverse effect on our overall financial condition or results of operations. Following the replacement of LIBOR, some or all of these agreements may bear interest a lower interest rate, which could have an adverse impact on our results of operations. Moreover, if LIBOR ceases to exist, we may need to renegotiate certain terms of our credit facilities. If we are unable to do so, amounts drawn under our credit facilities may bear interest at a higher rate, which would increase the cost of our borrowings and, in turn, affect our results of operations.


Assuming that the consolidated statement of financial conditionassets and liabilities as of September 30, 2017 were2020 was to remain constant and that we took no actions to alter our existing interest rate sensitivity, the following table shows the annualized impact of hypothetical base rate changes in interest rates.rates (in thousands):

 

 Increase (decrease) in Increase (decrease) in Net increase (decrease) in  Increase 
(decrease) in
 Increase 
(decrease) in
 Net increase 
(decrease) in net
 
Change in Interest Rates interest income  interest expense  net investment income  interest income interest expense investment income 
 (in thousands)
Down 25 basis points $(863) $(152) $(711) $(7) $- $(7)
Up 100 basis points  3,851   606   3,245  882 623 259 
Up 200 basis points  7,907   1,212   6,695  5,224 1,616 3,608 
Up 300 basis points  11,964   1,818   10,146  9,840 2,610 7,230 

 

Although we believe that this analysis is indicative of our existing sensitivity to interest rate changes, it does not adjust for changes in the credit market, credit quality, the size and composition of the assets in our portfolio and other business developments, including borrowing under the credit facility or other borrowings that could affect net increase in net assets resulting from operations, or net income. Accordingly, we can offer no assurances that actual results would not differ materially from the analysis above.

 

We may in the future hedge against interest rate fluctuations by using standard hedging instruments such as futures, options and forward contracts to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act and applicable commodities laws. While hedging activities may insulate us against adverse changes in interest rates, they may also limit our ability to participate in the benefits of lower interest rates with respect to the investments in our portfolio with fixed interest rates or interest rate floors.

 

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We may also have exposure to foreign currencies (currently the Great Britain pound) related to certain investments. Such investments are translated into U.S. dollars based on the spot rate at each balance sheet date, exposing us to movements in the exchange rate. In order to reduce our exposure to fluctuations in exchange rates, we generally borrow in Great Britain pounds under our revolving credit facility to finance such investments. As of September 30, 2017,2020, we have non-U.S. dollar borrowings denominated in Great Britain pounds of £1.8£16.1 million ($2.420.8 million U.S. dollars) outstanding under the revolving credit facility. We may also enter into foreign currency forward contracts to mitigate foreign currency exposure. As of September 30, 2020, we had foreign currency forward contracts in place for £0.9 million associated with future interest payments on certain investments. 

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

In accordance with Rules 13a-15(b) and 15d-15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), we, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act). Based on that evaluation, our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that, at the end of the period covered by our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective and provided reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our periodic SEC filings is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that it will detect or uncover failures within the Company to disclose material information otherwise required to be set forth in the Company’s periodic reports.

 

No change occurred in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in RuleRules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the ninethree months ended September 30, 20172020 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 


PART II

 

OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

Neither we, our subsidiaries nor our investment adviser are currently subject to any material legal proceedings.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

None.In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the risk factors disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 filed with the SEC on March 3, 2020, which could materially affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing us. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results. Other than as set forth below, there have been no material changes during the three months ended September 30, 2020 to the risk factors discussed in Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

 

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused severe disruptions in the global economy, which has had, and may continue to have, a negative impact on our portfolio companies and our business and operations.

In late 2019 and early 2020, COVID-19 emerged in China and spread rapidly to across the world, including to the United States. This outbreak has led and for an unknown period of time will continue to lead to disruptions in local, regional, national and global markets and economies affected thereby. 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 that 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. Such effects will likely continue for the duration of the pandemic, which is uncertain, and for some period thereafter. It is impossible to determine the scope of the COVID-19 pandemic, or any future outbreaks, how long any such outbreak, market disruption or uncertainties may last, the effect any governmental actions will have or the full potential impact on us, MC Advisors and our portfolio companies.

The COVID-19 pandemic (including the preventative measures taken in response thereto) has to date (i) created significant business disruption issues for certain of our portfolio companies, and (ii) adversely impacted the value and performance of certain of our portfolio companies. The COVID-19 pandemic is continuing as of the filing date of this Quarterly Report, and its extended duration may have further adverse impacts on our portfolio companies after September 30, 2020, including for the reasons described below. As a result of this disruption and the pressures on their liquidity, certain of our portfolio companies have been, or may continue to be, incentivized to draw on most, if not all, of the unfunded portion of any revolving or delayed draw term loans made by us, subject to availability under the terms of such loans. 

The effects described above on our portfolio companies have, for certain of our portfolio companies to date, impacted their ability to make payments on their loans on a timely basis and in some cases have required us to amend certain terms, including payment terms. In addition, an extended duration of the COVID-19 pandemic may impact the ability of our portfolio companies to continue making their loan payments on a timely basis or meeting their loan covenants. The inability of portfolio companies to make timely payments or meet loan covenants may in the future require us to undertake similar amendment actions with respect to other of our investments or to restructure our investments. The amendment or restructuring of our investments may include the need for us to make additional investments in our portfolio companies (including debt or equity investments) beyond any existing commitments, exchange debt for equity, or change the payment terms of our investments to permit a portfolio company to pay a portion of its interest through payment-in-kind, which would defer the cash collection of such interest and add it to the principal balance, which would generally be due upon repayment of the outstanding principal.

If the economy is unable to substantially reopen, and high levels of unemployment continue for an extended period of time, loan delinquencies, loan non-accruals, problem assets, and bankruptcies may increase. In addition, collateral for our loans may decline in value, which could cause loan losses to increase and the net worth and liquidity of loan guarantors could decline, impairing their ability to honor commitments to us. An increase in loan delinquencies and non-accruals or a decrease in loan collateral and guarantor net worth could result in increased costs and reduced income, which would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.


The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted the fair value of our investments as of September 30, 2020 and the values assigned as of this date may differ materially from the values that we may ultimately realize with respect to our investments. Our Board approved the fair value of our investment portfolio as of September 30, 2020 and these valuations were determined in good faith in accordance with our valuation policy based on information known or knowable as of the valuation date. As a result, the long term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic may not yet be fully reflected in the valuation of our investments and the fair value of our portfolio investments may be further negatively impacted after September 30, 2020 by circumstances and events that are not yet known, including the complete or continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting measures taken in response thereto. In addition, write downs in the value of our investments have reduced, and any additional write downs may further reduce, our net asset value (and, as a result, our asset coverage calculation). Accordingly, we may continue to incur additional net unrealized losses or may incur realized losses after September 30, 2020, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The volatility and disruption to the global economy from the COVID-19 pandemic has affected, and is expected to continue to affect, the pace of our investment activity, which may have a material adverse impact on our results of operations. Such volatility and disruption have also led to the increased credit spreads in the private debt capital markets.

Further, from an operational perspective, MC Advisors’ 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 that began in December 2019. The global impact of the outbreak is rapidly evolving, and many countries have reacted by instituting quarantines, prohibitions on travel and the closure of offices, businesses, schools, retail stores and other public venues. Businesses are also implementing similar precautionary measures. Such measures, as well as the general uncertainty surrounding the dangers and impact of COVID-19, have created significant disruption in supply chains and economic activity. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant volatility in the global public equity markets and it is uncertain how long this volatility will continue. As COVID-19 continues to spread, the potential impacts, including a global, regional or other economic recession, are increasingly uncertain and difficult to assess. Some economists and major investment banks have expressed concern that the continued spread of the virus globally could lead to a long-term 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, limit our ability to grow and have a material negative impact on our operating results and the fair values of our debt and equity investments.

Additionally, the recent disruption in economic activity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has had, and may continue to have, a negative effect on the potential for liquidity events involving our investments. The illiquidity of our investments may make it difficult for us to sell such investments to access capital if required, and as a result, we could realize significantly less than the value at which we have recorded our investments if we were required to sell them for liquidity purposes. An inability to raise or access capital, and any required sale of all or a portion of our investments as a result, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

The market price of our securities may fluctuate significantly.

The market price and liquidity of the market for our securities may be significantly affected by numerous factors, some of which are beyond our control and may not be directly related to our operating performance. These factors may include:

·significant volatility in the market price and trading volume of securities of BDCs or other companies in our sector, which is not necessarily related to the operating performance of these companies;

·changes in regulatory policies or tax guidelines, particularly with respect to RICs or BDCs;

·loss of RIC or BDC status;

·the ability of MRCC SBIC, or any other SBIC subsidiary we may form to obtain and maintain an SBIC license;

·changes or perceived changes in earnings or variations in operating results;


·changes or perceived changes in the value of our portfolio of investments;

·changes in accounting guidelines governing valuation of our investments;

·any shortfall in revenue or net income or any increase in losses from levels expected by investors or securities analysts;

·departure of MC Advisors’ key personnel;

·the occurrence of one or more natural disasters, pandemic outbreaks or other health crises (including but not limited to the COVID-19 outbreak);

·operating performance of companies comparable to us;

·general economic trends and other external factors, including the current COVID-19 pandemic; and

·loss of a major funding source.

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 decline 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 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 or maintain a specified level of cash distributions and we may choose to pay a portion of dividends in our own stock. Our ability to pay distributions might be adversely affected by the impact of one or more of the risk factors described in this report, 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. In addition, due to the asset coverage test applicable to us as a BDC, we may be limited in our ability to make distributions. Our revolving credit facility 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.

The 1940 Act allows us to incur additional leverage, which could increase the risk of investing in us.

The 1940 Act generally prohibits us from incurring indebtedness unless immediately after such borrowing we have an asset coverage for total borrowings of at least 200% (i.e., the amount of debt may not exceed 50% of the value of our total assets). However, on March 23, 2018, the Small Business Credit Availability Act (the “SBCAA”) was signed into law, which included various changes to regulations under the federal securities laws that impact BDCs. The SBCAA amended the 1940 Act to allow BDCs to decrease their asset coverage requirement from 200% to 150% (i.e. the amount of debt may not exceed 66.7% of the value of our total assets), if certain requirements are met. Under the SBCAA, BDCs are allowed to reduce their asset coverage requirement to 150%, and thereby increase leverage capacity, if stockholders representing at least a majority of the votes cast, when quorum is met, approve a proposal to do so. If a BDC receives stockholder approval, it would be allowed to reduce its asset coverage requirement to 150% on the first day after such approval. Alternatively, the SBCAA allows the majority of a BDCs independent directors to approve the reduction in its asset coverage requirement to 150%, and such approval would become effective after one year. In either case, a BDC would be required to make certain disclosures on its website and in SEC filings regarding, among other things, the receipt of approval to reduce its asset coverage requirement to 150%, its leverage capacity and usage, and risks related to leverage.

On March 27, 2018, our board of directors unanimously approved the application of the modified asset coverage requirements set forth in Section 61(a)(2) of the 1940 Act, as amended by the SBCAA. On March 27, 2018, our board of directors also recommended the submission of a proposal for stockholders to approve the application of the 150% minimum asset coverage requirements at our annual meeting of stockholders held on June 20, 2018. At the annual meeting, our stockholders approved this proposal, and we became subject to the 150% minimum asset coverage ratio, effective June 21, 2018.

Leverage is generally considered a speculative investment technique and may increase the risk of investing in our securities. Leverage magnifies the potential for loss on investments in our indebtedness and on invested equity capital. As we use leverage to partially finance our investments, you will experience increased risks of investing in our securities. If the value of our assets increases, then leveraging would cause the net asset value attributable to our common stock to increase more sharply than it would have had we not leveraged. Conversely, if the value of our assets decreases, leveraging would cause net asset value to decline more sharply than it otherwise would have had we not leveraged our business. Similarly, any increase in our income in excess of interest payable on the borrowed funds would cause our net investment income to increase more than it would without the leverage, while any decrease in our income would cause net investment income to decline more sharply than it would have had we not borrowed. Such a decline could negatively affect our ability to pay distributions, scheduled debt payments or other payments related to our securities. The effects of leverage would cause any decrease in net asset value for any losses to be greater than any increase in net asset value for any corresponding gains. If we incur additional leverage, you will experience increased risks of investing in our common stock. 


We maintain a revolving credit facility and use other borrowed funds to make investments or fund our business operations, which exposes us to risks typically associated with leverage and increases the risk of investing in us.

We maintain a revolving credit facility, have issued debt securities and may borrow money, including through the issuance of additional debt securities or preferred stock, to leverage our capital structure, which is generally considered a speculative investment technique. As a result:

·our common stock is exposed to an increased risk of loss because a decrease in the value of our investments would have a greater negative impact on the value of our common stock than if we did not use leverage;

·if we do not appropriately match the assets and liabilities of our business, adverse changes in interest rates could reduce or eliminate the incremental income we make with the proceeds of any leverage;

·our ability to pay distributions on our common stock may be restricted if our asset coverage ratio, as provided in the 1940 Act, is not at least 150% and any amounts used to service indebtedness or preferred stock would not be available for such distributions;

·any credit facility is subject to periodic renewal by its lenders, whose continued participation cannot be guaranteed;

·our revolving credit facility with ING Capital LLC, as agent, is, and any other credit facility we may enter into would be, subject to various financial and operating covenants, including that our portfolio of investments satisfies certain eligibility and concentration limits as well as valuation methodologies;

·such securities would be governed by an indenture or other instrument containing covenants restricting our operating flexibility;

·we bear the cost of issuing and paying interest or distributions on such securities, which costs are entirely borne by our common stockholders; and

·any convertible or exchangeable securities that we issue may have rights, preferences and privileges more favorable than those of our common stock.

The following table illustrates the effect of leverage on returns from an investment in our common stock assuming various annual returns, net of expenses. The calculations in the table below are hypothetical and actual returns may be higher or lower than those appearing in the table below.

  Assumed Return on Our Portfolio
(Net of Expenses) (1)
 
  -10%  -5%  0%  5%  10% 
Corresponding return to common stockholder (2)(3)  -33.29% -20.16%  -7.03%  6.11%  19.24%

(1)The assumed return on our portfolio is required by regulation of the SEC to assist investors in understanding the effects of leverage and is not a prediction of, and does not represent, our projected or actual performance.
(2)Assumes $655.1 million in total assets, $405.7 million in debt outstanding, of which $289.3 million is senior securities outstanding, $249.4 million in net assets and an average cost of funds of 4.32%, which was the weighted average interest rate of borrowing on our revolving credit facility, SBA debentures and 2023 Notes as of December 31, 2019. The interest rate on our revolving credit facility is a variable rate. Actual interest payments may be different.  
(3)In order for us to cover our annual interest payments on indebtedness, we must achieve annual returns on our December 31, 2019 total portfolio assets of at least 2.68%.

We are subject to risks associated with our revolving credit facility and the terms of our revolving credit facility may contractually limit our ability to incur additional indebtedness.

Our revolving credit facility, as amended, imposes certain conditions that may limit the amount of our distributions to stockholders. Distributions payable in our common stock under our dividend reinvestment plan are not limited by the revolving credit facility. Distributions in cash or property other than our common stock are generally limited to 115% of the amount of distributions required to maintain our ability to be subject to taxation as a RIC. We are required under the revolving credit facility to maintain our ability to be subject to taxation as a RIC.


The revolving credit facility requires us to comply with certain financial and operational covenants, including asset coverage ratios and a minimum net worth. For example, the revolving credit facility requires that we maintain an asset coverage ratio of at least 1.5 to 1 and a senior debt coverage ratio of at least 2 to 1 at all times. We may divert cash to pay the lenders in amounts sufficient to cause these tests to be satisfied. Our compliance with these covenants depends on many factors, some of which, such as market conditions, are beyond our control.

Our ability to sell our investments is also limited under the revolving credit facility. Under the revolving credit facility, the sale of any portfolio investment may not cause our covered debt amount to exceed our borrowing base. As a result, there may be times or circumstances during which we are unable to sell investments, pay distributions or take other actions that might be in our best interests.

Availability of borrowings under the revolving credit facility is linked to the valuation of the collateral pursuant to a borrowing base mechanism. As such, declines in the fair market value of our investments which are collateral to the revolving credit facility may reduce availability under our revolving credit facility.

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

 

None.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

None.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

 

None.

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

None.

 

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Item 6. Exhibits

 

Exhibit  
Number Description of Document
3.1Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Monroe Capital Corporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (a)(1) of the Registrant’s Pre-Effective Amendment No. 8 to the Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-172601) filed on October 18, 2012)
3.2Bylaws of Monroe Capital Corporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (b)(1) of the Registrant’s Pre-Effective Amendment No. 8 to the Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-172601) filed on October 18, 2012)
   
31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith)
   
31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith)
   
32.1 Certification 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.

 

Date: November 7, 20174, 2020By/s/ Theodore L. Koenig
  

Theodore L. Koenig

Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Director

(Principal Executive Officer)

  Monroe Capital Corporation
   
Date: November 7, 20174, 2020By/s/ Aaron D. Peck
  

Aaron D. Peck

Chief Financial Officer, Chief Investment Officer and Director

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

Monroe Capital Corporation

 

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