UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM10-Q

 

 

 

Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018

 

Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Commission File Number:814-00849

 

 

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Maryland 27-4288022
(State of Incorporation) 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

500 Park Avenue

New York, N.Y.

 10022
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(212) 993-1670

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

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 and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ☒    No  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of RegulationS-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ☐    No  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, anon-accelerated filer, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer   Accelerated filer 
Non-accelerated filer   Smaller Reporting Company 
Emerging growth company    

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ☐    No  ☒

The number of shares of the registrant’s Common Stock, $.01 par value, outstanding as of October 31, 2017May 4, 2018 was 16,034,553.16,040,485.

 

 

 


SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

FORM10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017MARCH 31, 2018

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

   PAGE 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  

Item 1.

 

Financial Statements

  
 

Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of September  30, 2017March  31, 2018 (unaudited) and December 31, 20162017

   3 
 

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March  31, 2018 (unaudited) and the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 (unaudited)

   4 
 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 (unaudited) and the year ended December 31, 20162017

   5 
 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March  31, 2018 (unaudited) and the nine months ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 (unaudited)

   6 
 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of September  30, 2017March 31, 2018 (unaudited)

   7 
 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 20162017

   11 
 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

   15 
 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

   3738 

Item 2.

 

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

   3839 

Item 3.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

   5758 

Item 4.

 

Controls and Procedures

   5758 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

  

Item 1.

 

Legal Proceedings

   5859 

Item 1A.

 

Risk Factors

   5859 

Item 2.

 

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

   5859 

Item 3.

 

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

   5859 

Item 4.

 

Mine Safety Disclosures

   5859 

Item 5.

 

Other Information

   5859 

Item 6.

 

Exhibits

   5960 
 

Signatures

   6162 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

In this Quarterly Report, “Solar Senior”, “Company”, “Fund”, “we”, “us”, and “our” refer to Solar Senior Capital Ltd. unless the context states otherwise.

 

Item 1.Financial Statements

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

(in thousands, except share amounts)

 

  September 30, 2017
(unaudited)
 December 31, 2016   March 31, 2018
    (unaudited)    
 December 31,
    2017    
 

Assets

      

Investments at fair value:

      

Companies less than 5% owned (cost: $299,132 and $295,037, respectively)

  $293,015  $289,399 

Companies 5% to 25% owned (cost: $3,710 and $3,710, respectively)

   2,176  1,825 

Companies more than 25% owned (cost: $72,398 and $74,026, respectively)

   72,817  74,310 

Companies less than 5% owned (cost: $306,623 and $289,848, respectively)

  $299,316  $283,983 

Companies 5% to 25% owned (cost: $3,630 and $3,625, respectively)

   2,326  2,213 

Companies more than 25% owned (cost: $120,773 and $121,298, respectively)

   122,564  121,885 

Cash

   3,726  11,876    3,827  3,726 

Cash equivalents (cost: $124,799 and $139,952, respectively)

   124,799  139,952 

Cash equivalents (cost: $109,884 and $104,874, respectively)

   109,884  104,874 

Dividends receivable

   1,552  1,422    3,015  2,723 

Interest receivable

   1,112  1,463    1,414  1,732 

Other receivable

   20  19    19  20 

Receivable for investments sold

   808  1,450    —    508 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

   325  273    197  277 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total assets

  $500,350  $521,989   $542,562  $521,941 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Liabilities

      

Payable for investments and cash equivalents purchased

  $135,943  $151,312   $127,276  $122,110 

Credit facility payable (see notes 6 and 7)

   91,000  98,300 

Credit facility (see notes 6 and 7)

   140,400  124,200 

Distributions payable

   1,884  1,883    1,885  1,884 

Management fee payable (see note 3)

   474  104    1,048  999 

Performance-based incentive fee payable (see note 3)

   310  374 

Interest payable (see note 7)

   301  241    464  401 

Administrative services expense payable (see note 3)

   660  621    124  944 

Other liabilities and accrued expenses

   592  383    1,018  898 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total liabilities

  $230,854  $252,844   $272,525  $251,810 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (see notes 10, 11 and 12)

      

Net Assets

      

Common stock, par value $0.01 per share, 200,000,000 and 200,000,000 common shares authorized, respectively, and 16,033,733 and 16,025,011 issued and outstanding, respectively

  $160  $160 

Common stock, par value $0.01 per share, 200,000,000 and 200,000,000 common shares authorized, respectively, and 16,039,206 and 16,036,730 issued and outstanding, respectively

  $160  $160 

Paid-in capital in excess of par

   287,666  287,515    287,884  287,841 

Distributions in excess of net investment income

   (5,342 (5,342   (5,336 (5,336

Accumulated net realized loss

   (5,756 (5,949   (5,851 (5,844

Net unrealized depreciation

   (7,232 (7,239   (6,820 (6,690
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total net assets

  $269,496  $269,145   $270,037  $270,131 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

  $16.81  $16.80   $16.84  $16.84 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)

(in thousands, except share amounts)

 

 Three months ended Nine months ended   Three months ended 
 September 30,
2017
 September 30,
2016
 September 30,
2017
 September 30,
2016
   March 31, 2018 March 31, 2017 

INVESTMENT INCOME:

       

Interest:

       

Companies less than 5% owned

 $5,946  $5,165  $16,812  $14,456   $5,817  $5,256 

Companies 5% to 25% owned

 51  51  152  153    51  49 

Dividends:

       

Companies more than 25% owned

 1,924  1,767  5,771  5,278    3,387  1,924 

Other income:

       

Companies less than 5% owned

 25  1  326  97    67  247 

Companies more than 25% owned

 20  17  59  47    19  20 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total investment income

 7,966  7,001  23,120  20,031    9,341  7,496 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

EXPENSES:

       

Management fees (see note 3)

 $955  $852  $2,862  $2,483   $1,048  $948 

Performance-based incentive fees (see note 3)

 231  636  428  1,486    618  75 

Interest and other credit facility expenses (see note 7)

 977  870  2,717  2,634    1,586  844 

Administrative services expense (see note 3)

 372  301  1,107  895    382  368 

Other general and administrative expenses

 491  324  1,444  997    361  476 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total expenses

 3,026  2,983  8,558  8,495    3,995  2,711 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Management fees waived (see note 3)

 (481  —    (1,962  —      —    (789

Performance-based incentive fees waived (see note 3)

 (231 (518 (428 (1,131   (308 (75
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net expenses

 2,314  2,465  6,168  7,364    3,687  1,847 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net investment income

 $5,652  $4,536  $16,952  $12,667   $5,654  $5,649 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:

       

Net realized gain on investments and cash equivalents (companies less than 5% owned)

 $52  $8  $193  $39 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) on investments and cash equivalents (companies less than 5% owned):

  $(7 $103 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments and cash equivalents:

       

Companies less than 5% owned

 (457 1,170  (478 4,996    (1,442 (42

Companies 5% to 25% owned

 281  (281 351  (375   108  70 

Companies more than 25% owned

 484  (264 134  930    1,204  131 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments and cash equivalents

 308  625  7  5,551    (130 159 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and cash
equivalents

 360  633  200  5,590    (137 262 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

 $6,012  $5,169  $17,152  $18,257   $5,517  $5,911 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

EARNINGS PER SHARE (see note 5)

 $0.37  $0.42  $1.07  $1.55   $0.34  $0.37 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

(in thousands, except share amounts)

 

  Nine months ended
September 30, 2017
(unaudited)
 Year ended
December 31, 2016
   Three months ended
March 31, 2018
(unaudited)
 Year ended
December 31, 2017
 

Increase in net assets resulting from operations:

      

Net investment income

  $16,952  $18,316   $5,654  $22,604 

Net realized gain

   193  81 

Net realized gain (loss)

   (7 233 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss)

   7  5,855    (130 549 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   17,152  24,252    5,517  23,386 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Distributions to stockholders:

   

Distributions to stockholders:

 

 

From net investment income

   (16,952 (18,316   (5,654 (22,604
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Capital transactions (see note 13):

   

Net proceeds from shares sold

   —    75,255 

Less common stock offering costs

   —    (376

Capital transactions (see note 14):

   

Reinvestment of distributions

   151  26    43  204 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from capital transactions

   151  74,905    43  204 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total increase in net assets

   351  80,841 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

   (94 986 

Net assets at beginning of period

   269,145  188,304    270,131  269,145 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net assets at end of period(1)

  $269,496  $269,145   $270,037  $270,131 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Capital share activity:

   

Common stock sold

   —    4,490,152 

Capital share activity (see note 14):

   

Common stock issued from reinvestment of distributions

   8,722  1,544    2,476  11,719 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net increase from capital share activity

   8,722  4,491,696    2,476  11,719 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

 

(1)Includes over distributedoverdistributed net investment income of ($5,342)5,336) and ($5,342)5,336), respectively.

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

  Nine months ended   Three months ended 
  September 30,
2017
 September 30,
2016
   March 31, 2018 March 31, 2017 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

      

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  $17,152  $18,257   $5,517  $5,911 

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

      

Net realized gain on investments and cash equivalents

   (193 (39

Net realized (gain) loss on investments and cash equivalents

   7  (103

Net change in unrealized (gain) loss on investments and cash equivalents

   (7 (5,551   130  (159

(Increase) decrease in operating assets:

      

Purchase of investments

   (113,348 (74,812   (41,985 (62,819

Proceeds from disposition of investments

   111,452  59,007    25,821  55,627 

Capitalization ofpayment-in-kind interest

   (378  —      (98 (126

Receivable for investments sold

   642  28    508  1,433 

Interest receivable

   351  889    318  371 

Dividends receivable

   (130 (865   (292 (125

Other receivable

   (1 (5   1   —   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

   (52 57    80  (144

Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities:

      

Payable for investments and cash equivalents purchased

   (15,369 149,415    5,166  1,719 

Management fee payable

   370  21    49  55 

Performance-based incentive fee payable

   —    118 

Performance-based incentive fees payable

   (64  —   

Administrative services expense payable

   39  (79   (820 (406

Interest payable

   60  (38   63  11 

Other liabilities and accrued expenses

   209  253    120  26 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

   797  146,656 

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities

   (5,479 1,271 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

      

Net proceeds from shares sold

   —    75,255 

Common stock offering costs

   —    (309

Cash distributions paid

   (16,800 (12,171   (5,610 (5,603

Proceeds from borrowings

   84,200  61,600    45,600  29,500 

Repayments of borrowings

   (91,500 (134,800   (29,400 (41,000
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net Cash Used in Financing Activities

   (24,100 (10,425

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities

   10,590  (17,103
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

   (23,303 136,231    5,111  (15,832

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

   151,828  53,067    108,600  151,828 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

  $128,525  $189,298   $113,711  $135,996 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

      

Cash paid for interest

  $2,657  $2,672   $1,523  $833 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Non-cash financing activities consist of the reinvestment of distributionsdividends of $151$43 and $26$46 for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017, and September 30, 2016, respectively.

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited)

September 30, 2017March 31, 2018

(in thousands, except share/unit amounts)

 

Description

 Industry Spread
above
Index(3)
 Libor
Floor
 Interest
Rate(1)
 Acquisition
Date
 Maturity
Date
 Par
Amount
 Cost Fair
Value
  

Industry

 Spread
above
Index(3)
 Libor
Floor
 Interest
Rate(1)
 Acquisition
Date
 Maturity
Date
 Par
Amount
 Cost Fair
Value
 

Bank Debt/Senior Secured Loans—109.5%

         

ABB/Con-Cise Optical Group LLC(2)(14)

 Health Care Equipment
& Supplies
  L+500   1.00  6.32  6/14/2016   6/15/2023  $11,880  $11,836  $11,910 

Bank Debt/Senior Secured Loans—111.7%

         

1A Smart Start LLC(2)(14)

 

Electrical Equipment, Instruments &

Components

 L+450  1.00 6.38 12/21/2017  2/21/2022  $6,095  $6,081  $6,095 

Acrisure, LLC(2)

 Insurance  L+500   1.00  6.27  5/3/2017   11/22/2023   6,965   6,948  7,061  Insurance L+425  1.00 5.99 5/3/2017  11/22/2023  7,428  7,412  7,533 

Advantage Sales and Marketing, Inc.(2)

 Professional Services  L+650   1.00  7.74  2/14/2013   7/25/2022   8,000   7,960  7,246  Professional Services L+325  1.00 5.02 2/14/2018  7/25/2021  4,987  4,890  4,900 

Advantage Sales and Marketing, Inc.

 Professional Services L+650  1.00 8.27 2/14/2013  7/25/2022  8,000  7,963  7,706 

Aegis Toxicology Sciences Corporation(14)

 Health Care Providers
& Services
  L+850   1.00  9.83  2/20/2014   8/24/2021   4,000   3,963  3,920  Health Care Providers & Services L+850  1.00 10.79 2/20/2014  8/24/2021  4,000  3,967  4,000 

Alera Group Intermediate Holdings, Inc.(2)(14)

 Insurance  L+550   1.00  6.74  11/28/2016   12/30/2022   3,661   3,628  3,652  Insurance L+550  1.00 7.16 11/28/2016  12/30/2022  5,363  5,316  5,363 

Alimera Sciences, Inc.(2)(14)

 Pharmaceuticals L+765   —    9.34 1/5/2018  7/1/2022  5,000  4,964  4,950 

Alteon Health, LLC (fka Island Medical)(2)(14)

 Health Care Providers & Services L+550  1.00 7.80 3/31/2017  9/1/2022  4,558  4,519  4,284 

American Teleconferencing Services, Ltd. (PGI)(2)(14)

 Communications Equipment  L+650   1.00  7.78  5/5/2016   12/8/2021   15,139   14,423  14,836  Communications Equipment L+650  1.00 8.29 5/5/2016  12/8/2021  14,728  14,114  14,655 

Anesthesia Consulting & Management, LP(2)(14)

 Health Care Providers
& Services
  L+525   1.00  6.58  10/20/2016   10/31/2022   4,963   4,919  4,615  Health Care Providers & Services L+625  1.00 8.24 10/20/2016  10/31/2022  4,483  4,448  4,483 

Capstone Logistics Acqusition, Inc.(2)(14)

 Professional Services  L+450   1.00  5.74  10/3/2014   10/7/2021   8,159   8,108  8,098 

Capstone Logistics Acquisition, Inc.(2)(14)

 Professional Services L+450  1.00 6.38 10/3/2014  10/7/2021  8,159  8,114  8,078 

Confie Seguros Holding II Co.(2)(14)

 Insurance  L+550   1.00  6.74  10/13/2016   4/19/2022   9,925   9,840  9,798  Insurance L+525  1.00 7.23 10/13/2016  4/19/2022  9,875  9,799  9,886 

DB Datacenter Holdings, Inc.(2)(14)

 IT Services  L+475   1.00  8.00  12/28/2016   7/13/2021   5,000   4,937  5,000 

Empower Payments Acquisition, Inc. (RevSpring)(2)(14)

 Professional Services  L+550   1.00  6.83  11/28/2016   11/30/2023   4,590   4,507  4,590 

Edgewood Partners Holdings, LLC(2)(14)

 Insurance L+425  1.00 6.13 3/28/2018  9/8/2024  15,600  15,600  15,600 

Empower Payments Acquisition, Inc. (RevSpring).(2)(14)

 Professional Services L+450  1.00 6.80 11/28/2016  11/30/2023  8,977  8,900  8,977 

Engineering Solutions & Products, LLC(6)(14)

 Aerospace & Defense  L+600   2.00  8.00  11/5/2013   11/5/2018   2,343   2,343  2,108  Aerospace & Defense L+600  2.00 8.00 11/5/2013  11/5/2019  2,509  2,263  2,258 

Falmouth Group Holdings Corp. (AMPAC)(2)(14)

 Chemicals  L+675   1.00  7.99  12/15/2016   12/14/2021   8,826   8,826  8,826  Chemicals L+675  1.00 8.63 12/15/2016  12/14/2021  8,668  8,668  8,668 

GenMark Diagnostics, Inc(2)(4)(14)

 Health Care Providers
& Services
  —     —     6.90  4/22/2016   1/12/2019   8,110   8,317  8,391  Health Care Providers & Services  —     —    6.90 4/22/2016  10/12/2019  7,633  8,135  8,123 

Global Holdings LLC &
Payment Concepts LLC(2)(14)

 Consumer Finance  L+650   1.00  7.82  3/31/2017   5/5/2022   8,750   8,587  8,575  Consumer Finance L+750  1.00 9.51 3/31/2017  5/5/2022  12,000  11,801  12,000 

Global Tel*Link Corporation(2)

 Communications Equipment  L+375   1.25  5.33  11/6/2015   5/23/2020   3,374   3,104  3,413  Communications Equipment L+400  1.25 6.30 11/6/2015  5/23/2020  3,354  3,132  3,379 

Global Tel*Link Corporation

 Communications Equipment  L+775   1.25  9.08  5/21/2013   11/23/2020   3,000   2,970  2,995  Communications Equipment L+825  1.25 10.55 5/21/2013  11/23/2020  3,000  2,974  3,007 

Hostway Corporation(2)(14)

 Internet Software & Services  L+475   1.25  8.08  6/27/2014   12/13/2019   8,526   8,509  8,100  Internet Software & Services L+575  1.25 7.63 6/27/2014  12/13/2019  7,801  7,789  7,684 

Island Medical Management Holdings, LLC(2)(14)

 Health Care Providers
& Services
  L+550   1.00  6.83  3/31/2017   9/1/2022   4,581   4,538  4,535 

Kellermeyer Bergensons Services, LLC (KBS)(2)(14)

 Commercial Services
& Supplies
  L+500   1.00  6.32  10/31/2014   10/29/2021   4,863   4,832  4,814  Commercial Services & Supplies L+500  1.00 6.98 10/31/2014  10/29/2021  4,840  4,813  4,840 

LegalZoom.com, Inc.(2)(14)

 Internet Software & Services L+450  1.00 6.34 11/17/2017  11/21/2024  4,988  4,940  5,031 

Logix Holding Company, LLC(2)(14)

 Communications Equipment  L+575   1.00  6.98  8/11/2017   11/30/2024   11,250   11,138  11,138  Communications Equipment L+575  1.00 7.60 8/11/2017  12/22/2024  10,772  10,667  10,664 

Lumeris Solutions Company, LLC(2)(14)

 Health Care

Technology

  L+860   0.25  9.83  3/22/2017   2/1/2020   4,000   4,014  4,020  Health Care Technology L+860  0.25 10.29 3/22/2017  2/1/2020  4,000  4,058  4,060 

Metamorph US 3, LLC (Metalogix)(2)(14) ††

 Software  L+750(7)   1.00  8.74  12/1/2014   12/1/2020   7,975   7,862  5,742 

Meter Readings Holding, LLC (Aclara)(2)(14)

 Electronic Equipment,
Instruments & Components
  L+575   1.00  7.07  6/15/2017   8/29/2023   7,960   7,941  8,119 

Metamorph US 3, LLC (Metalogix)(2)(14)*††

 Software  L+750(7)  1.00 9.38 12/1/2014  12/1/2020  8,083  7,797  3,637 

MHE Intermediate Holdings, LLC(TFS-Miner)(2)(14)

 Air Freight & Logistics  L+500   1.00  6.33  3/8/2017   3/10/2024   5,473   5,422  5,446  Air Freight & Logistics L+500  1.00 7.30 3/8/2017  3/10/2024  5,618  5,569  5,505 

Ministry Brands, LLC(2)(14)

 Software  L+500   1.00  6.24  11/21/2016   12/2/2022   9,278   9,198  9,208  Software L+500  1.00 6.81 11/21/2016  12/2/2022  10,041  9,963  10,041 

MRI Software LLC(2)(14)

 Software  L+600   1.00  7.32  6/7/2017   6/30/2023   8,245   8,165  8,162  Software L+625  1.00 8.02 6/7/2017  6/30/2023  8,291  8,216  8,249 

MYI Acquiror Corp. (McLarens Young)(2)(14)

 Insurance  L+450   1.25  5.80  5/21/2014   5/28/2019   3,356   3,344  3,356  Insurance L+450  1.25 6.19 5/21/2014  5/28/2019  3,339  3,330  3,339 

MYI Acquiror Ltd. (McLarens Young)(2)(4)(14)

 Insurance  L+450   1.25  5.80  5/21/2014   5/28/2019   4,282   4,267  4,282 

PetVet Care Centers, LLC(2)(14)

 Health Care Facilities  L+600   1.00  7.31  6/1/2017   6/8/2023   9,312   9,222  9,219��

Polycom, Inc.(2)(14)

 Communications Equipment  L+525   1.00  6.48  9/29/2016   9/27/2023   12,905   12,451  13,095 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) (continued)

September 30, 2017March 31, 2018

(in thousands, except share/unit amounts)

 

Description

 Industry Spread
above
Index(3)
 Libor
Floor
 Interest
Rate(1)
 Acquisition
Date
 Maturity
Date
 Par
Amount
 Cost Fair
Value
  

Industry

 Spread
above
Index(3)
 Libor
Floor
 Interest
Rate(1)
 Acquisition
Date
 Maturity
Date
 Par
Amount
 Cost Fair
Value
 

MYI Acquiror Ltd. (McLarens Young)(2)(4)(14)

 Insurance L+450  1.25 6.19 5/21/2014  5/28/2019  4,260  4,249  4,260 

On Location Events, LLC & PrimeSport Holdings Inc.(2)(14)

 Media L+550  1.00 7.57 12/7/2017  9/29/2021  14,760  14,589  14,650 

Polycom, Inc.(2)(14)

 Communications Equipment L+525  1.00 7.04 9/29/2016  9/27/2023  11,218  10,851  11,330 

PPT Management Holdings, LLC(2)(14)

  
Health Care Providers &
Services
 
 
  L+600   1.00  7.33  12/15/2016   12/16/2022   7,940   7,869  7,781  Health Care Providers & Services L+600  1.00 7.70 12/15/2016  12/16/2022  7,900  7,835  7,110 

PSP Group, LLC (Pet Supplies Plus)(2)(8)(14)

  Specialty Retail   L+475   1.00  6.09  4/2/2015   4/6/2021   483   480  483  Specialty Retail L+475  1.00 6.63 4/2/2015  4/6/2021  480  478  480 

QBS Holding Company, Inc. (Quorum)(2)(14)

  Software   L+475   1.00  6.06  8/1/2014   8/7/2021   6,059   6,023  5,999  Software L+475  1.00 6.52 8/1/2014  8/7/2021  6,059  6,027  6,029 

Richelieu Foods, Inc.(2)(14)

  Food Products   L+475   1.00  6.08  11/21/2014   5/21/2020   5,958   5,912  5,958 

Salient Partners, L.P.(2)(14)

  Asset Management   L+850   1.00  9.80  6/10/2015   6/9/2021   3,988   3,934  3,988  Asset Management L+850  1.00 10.32 6/10/2015  6/9/2021  3,848  3,802  3,848 

Securus Technologies, Inc.(14)

  
Communications
Equipment
 
 
  L+775   1.25  9.00  4/17/2013   4/30/2021   10,000   9,955  10,058 

SHO Holding I Corporation (Shoes for Crews)(2)(14)

  Footwear   L+500   1.00  6.24  11/20/2015   10/27/2022   5,895   5,852  5,836  Footwear L+500  1.00 6.79 11/20/2015  10/27/2022  5,865  5,826  5,718 

Suburban Broadband, LLC (Jab Wireless, Inc.)(2)(14)

  

Wireless
Telecommunication
Services
 
 
 
  L+450   1.00  5.83  11/29/2016   3/26/2019   4,962   4,930  4,913 

The Edelman Financial Center,
LLC(2)(14)

  
Diversified Financial
Services
 
 
  L+550   1.00  6.81  12/16/2015   12/18/2022   4,913   4,835  4,913 

Suburban Broadband, LLC (Jab Wireless, Inc.)(2)(14)††

 Wireless Telecommunication Services  L+650(15)  1.00 12.25 11/29/2016  3/26/2019  4,962  4,940  4,962 

The Hilb Group, LLC & Gencorp Insurance Group, Inc.(2)(14)

  Insurance   L+475   1.00  6.08  3/16/2016   6/24/2021   3,900   3,843  3,871  Insurance L+475  1.00 7.05 3/16/2016  6/24/2021  4,423  4,368  4,423 

Trident USA Health
Services(2)(14)

  
Health Care Providers &
Services
 
 
  L+575   1.25  7.08  7/29/2013   7/31/2019   8,718   8,691  7,192  Health Care Providers & Services L+575  1.25 8.05 7/29/2013  7/31/2019  8,668  8,648  7,671 

TwentyEighty, Inc.(14) ††

  Professional Services   L+800(9)   1.00  9.27  1/31/2017   3/31/2020   911   877  911  Professional Services  L+800(9)  1.00 10.30 1/31/2017  3/31/2020  911  883  911 

TwentyEighty, Inc.(14) ††

  Professional Services   —     —     8.00%(10)   1/31/2017   3/31/2020   1,949   1,850  1,832  Professional Services  —     —     8.00%(10)  1/31/2017  3/31/2020  2,005  1,923  1,984 

TwentyEighty, Inc.(14) ††

  Professional Services   —     —     9.00%(11)   1/31/2017   3/31/2020   1,775   1,685  1,615  Professional Services  —     —     9.00%(11)  1/31/2017  3/31/2020  1,854  1,781  1,836 

U.S. Acute Care Solutions, LLC(2)(14)

  
Health Care Providers &
Services
 
 
  L+500   1.00  6.33  12/22/2016   5/15/2021   6,451   6,396  6,403  Health Care Providers & Services L+500  1.00 7.30 12/22/2016  5/15/2021  6,419  6,371  6,355 

VetCor Professional Practices LLC(2)(14)

 Health Care Facilities L+625  1.00 8.56 3/30/2018  4/20/2021  1,479  1,453  1,464 

VT Buyer Acquisition Corp. (Veritext)(2)(14)

  Professional Services   L+475   1.00  6.08  2/17/2017   1/29/2022   4,604   4,584  4,581  Professional Services L+475  1.00 7.05 2/17/2017  1/29/2022  5,272  5,250  5,272 

WIRB-Copernicus Group, Inc.(2)(14)

  Professional Services   L+500   1.00  6.33  3/27/2017   8/12/2022   4,478   4,457  4,478  Professional Services L+425  1.00 6.14 3/27/2017  8/15/2022  6,255  6,227  6,224 
        

 

  

 

 
        

 

  

 

 

Total Bank Debt/Senior Secured Loans

Total Bank Debt/Senior Secured Loans

 

 $298,292  $295,082 

Total Bank Debt/Senior Secured Loans

 

 $305,703  $301,522 
        

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 
Common Equity/Equity Interests/Warrants—45.4%Common Equity/Equity Interests/Warrants—45.4%           Shares/Units     

Engineering Solutions & Products, LLC(6)(12)(14)

 Aerospace & Defense    11/5/2013   133,668  $1,367  $68 

Essence Group Holdings Corporation (Lumeris) Warrants(14)

 Health Care Technology    3/22/2017   52,000  16  52 

First Lien Loan Program LLC(4)(5)

 Asset Management    2/13/2015    —    36,934  34,514 

Gemino Healthcare Finance, LLC(4)(5)(14)

 Diversified Financial Services    9/30/2013   32,839  32,839  34,950 

NorthMill LLC(4)(5)(14)(16)

 Diversified Financial Services    10/20/2017   100  51,000  53,100 

TwentyEighty Investors, LLC(14)

 Professional Services    1/31/2017   17,214  3,167   —   
             Shares/Units             

 

  

 

 

Common Equity/Equity Interests/Warrants—27.1%

         

Engineering Solutions & Products, LLC(6)(12)(14)

  Aerospace & Defense      11/5/2013    133,668  $1,367  $68 

Essence Group Holdings Corporation (Lumeris) Warrants(14)†.

  Health Care Technology      3/22/2017    52,000   16  41 

First Lien Loan Program LLC(4)(5)(14)

  Asset Management      2/13/2015    —     39,559  37,667 

Gemino Healthcare Finance, LLC(4)(5)(14)

  
Diversified Financial
Services
 
 
     9/30/2013    32,839   32,839  35,150 

TwentyEighty Investors, LLC(14)†.

  Professional Services      1/31/2017    17,214   3,167   —   
        

 

  

 

 

Total Common Equity/Equity Interests/Warrants

Total Common Equity/Equity Interests/Warrants

 

  $76,948  $72,926 

Total Common Equity/Equity Interests/Warrants

 

 $125,323  $122,684 
        

 

  

 

         

 

  

 

 

Total Investments(13)—136.6%

 

  $375,240  $368,008 

Total Investments(13)—157.1%

Total Investments(13)—157.1%

 

 $431,026  $424,206 
         
             Par Amount     

Cash Equivalents—46.3%

         
Cash Equivalents—40.7%Cash Equivalents—40.7%           Par Amount     

U.S. Treasury Bill

  Government      9/29/2017   11/30/2017   125,000  $124,799  $124,799  Government    3/29/2018  4/26/2018  110,000  $109,884  $109,884 
        

 

  

 

         

 

  

 

 

Total Investments & Cash Equivalents—182.9%

 

  $500,039  $492,807 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets(82.9%)

 

   (223,311

Total Investments & Cash Equivalents—197.8%

Total Investments & Cash Equivalents—197.8%

 

 $540,910  $534,090 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets(97.8%)

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets(97.8%)

 

  (264,053
         

 

          

 

 

Net Assets—100.0%

Net Assets—100.0%

 

   $269,496 

Net Assets—100.0%

 

  $270,037 
         

 

    

 

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) (continued)

September 30, 2017March 31, 2018

(in thousands)

 

(1)Floating rate debt investments typically bear interest at a rate determined by reference to either the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR” or “L”) index rate or the prime index rate (PRIME or “P”), and which typically reset monthly, quarterly or semi-annually. For each debt investment we have provided the current interest rate in effect as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018.
(2)Indicates an investment that is wholly or partially held by Solar Senior Capital Ltd. through its wholly-owned financing subsidiary SUNS SPV LLC (the “SPV”). Such investments are pledged as collateral under the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility (see Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements) and are not generally available to creditors, if any, of Solar Senior Capital Ltd. The respective par amount for the investment partially held through the SPV is $3,903$3,673 for Genmark Diagnostics, Inc. The par balance in excess of this stated amount is held directly by Solar Senior Capital Ltd.
(3)Floating rate instruments accrue interest at a predetermined spread relative to an index, typically the LIBOR or PRIME rate. These instruments are typically subject to a LIBOR or PRIME rate floor.
(4)Indicates assets that the Company believes may not represent “qualifying assets” under Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“1940 Act”), as amended. If we fail to invest a sufficient portion of our assets in qualifying assets, we could be prevented from makingfollow-on investments in existing portfolio companies or could be required to dispose of investments at inappropriate times in order to comply with the 1940 Act. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, on a fair value basis,non-qualifying assets in the portfolio represented 17.1%24.9% of the total assets of the Company.
(5)Denotes investments in which we are deemed to exercise a controlling influence over the management or policies of a company, as defined in the 1940 Act, due to beneficially owning, either directly or through one or more controlled companies, more than 25% of the outstanding voting securities of the investment. Transactions during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 in these controlled investments are as follows:

 

Name of Issuer

  Fair Value at
December 31,
2016
   Gross
Additions
   Gross
Reductions
   Realized
Gain
(Loss)
   Change in
Unrealized
Gain
(Loss)
 Dividend
/Other
Income
   Fair Value at
September 30,
2017
  Fair Value at
December 31,
2017
 Gross
Additions
 Gross
Reductions
 Realized
Gain
(Loss)
 Change in
Unrealized Gain
(Loss)
 Dividend/Other
      Income      
 Fair Value at
March 31,
2018
 

First Lien Loan Program LLC (“FLLP”)

  $38,810   $2,835   $4,462   $—     $484  $3,059   $37,667  $35,835  $—    $525  $—    $(796 $1,069  $34,514 

Gemino Healthcare Finance, LLC

   35,500    —      —      —      (350 2,771    35,150  35,050   —     —     —    (100 903  34,950 

NorthMill LLC

 51,000   —     —     —    2,100  1,434  53,100 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 
  $74,310   $2,835   $4,462   $—     $134  $5,830   $72,817  $121,885  $—    $525  $—    $1,204  $3,406  $122,564 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

(6)Denotes investments in which we are an “Affiliated Person” but not exercising a controlling influence, as defined in the 1940 Act, due to beneficially owning, either directly or through one or more controlled companies, more than 5% but less than 25% of the outstanding voting securities of the investment. Transactions during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 in these affiliated investments are as follows:

 

Name of Issuer

  Fair Value at
December 31,
2016
   Gross
Additions
   Gross
Reductions
   Realized
Gain
(Loss)
   Change in
Unrealized
Gain
(Loss)
   Interest/
Dividend
Income
   Fair Value at
September 30,
2017
 

Engineering Solutions & Products, LLC (2nd lien)

   1,757    —      —      —      351   152    2,108 

Engineering Solutions & Products, LLC (equity interests)

   68    —      —      —      —      —      68 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $1,825   $—     $—     $—     $351   $152   $2,176 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Name of Issuer

 Fair Value at
December 31,
2017
  Gross
Additions
  Gross
Reductions
  Realized
Gain (Loss)
  Change in
Unrealized Gain
(Loss)
  Interest/Dividend
Income
  Fair Value at
March 31,
2018
 

Engineering Solutions & Products, LLC (1st lien)

  —     134   134   —     —     —     —   

Engineering Solutions & Products, LLC (2nd lien)

  2,145   —     —     —     108   51   2,258 

Engineering Solutions & Products, LLC (equity interests)

  68   —     —     —     —     —     68 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
 $2,213  $134  $134  $—    $108  $51  $2,326 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
(7)Spread is 5.50% Cash / 2.00% PIK.
(8)PSP Group, LLC, PSP Service Newco, Inc., PSP Subco, LLC, PSP Stores, LLC, and PSP Distribution, LLC areco-borrowers.
(9)Spread is 3.50% Cash / 4.50% PIK.
(10)Coupon is 1.00% Cash / 7.00% PIK.
(11)Coupon is 0.25% Cash / 8.75% PIK.
(12)Our equity investment in Engineering Solutions & Products, LLC is held through ESP SSC Corp.,Corporation, a taxable consolidated subsidiary.
(13)Aggregate net unrealized depreciation for federal income tax purposes is $10,634;$9,528; aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation for federal tax purposes is $3,003$5,375 and $13,637,$14,903, respectively, based on a tax cost of $378,642.
(14)Investment valued using significant unobservable inputs.
Non-income producing security.
††Investment contains apayment-in-kind (“PIK”) feature.$433,734.

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) (continued)

September 30, 2017March 31, 2018

(14)Level 3 investment valued using significant unobservable inputs.
(15)Spread is 4.50% Cash / 2.00% PIK.
(16)Our equity investment in NorthMill LLC is partially held through ESP SSC Corporation, a taxable consolidated subsidiary.
*Investment is onnon-accrual status.
Non-income producing security.
††Investment contains apayment-in-kind (“PIK”) feature.

 

Industry Classification

  Percentage of Total
Investments (at
fair value) as of
September 30, 2017March 31, 2018

Diversified Financial Services (includes Gemino Healthcare Finance, LLC and NorthMill LLC)

20.8

Insurance

11.9

Professional Services

10.8% 

Communications Equipment

   15.110.1

Health Care Providers & Services

   11.79.9

Asset Management (includes FLLP)

   11.3

Diversified Financial Services (includes Gemino Healthcare Finance, LLC)

10.9

Professional Services

9.1

Insurance

8.79.0

Software

   7.96.6

Health Care Equipment & SuppliesMedia

   3.23.5

Health Care FacilitiesInternet Software & Services

   2.5

Chemicals

2.43.0

Consumer Finance

   2.32.8

Chemicals

2.0

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

   2.2

Internet Software & Services

2.2

Food Products

1.61.4

Footwear

   1.61.4

Air Freight & Logistics

   1.5

IT Services

1.41.3

Wireless Telecommunication Services

   1.31.2

Pharmaceuticals

1.2

Commercial Services & Supplies

   1.31.1

Health Care Technology

   1.11.0

Aerospace & Defense

   0.6

Health Care Facilities

0.3

Specialty Retail

   0.1
  

 

 

 

Total Investments

   100.0
  

 

 

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

December 31, 20162017

(in thousands, except share/unit amounts)

 

Description

 Industry Spread
above
Index(3)
  Libor
Floor
  Interest
Rate(1)
  Acquisition
Date
  Maturity
Date
  Par
Amount
  Cost  Fair
Value
 

Bank Debt/Senior Secured Loans—108.2%

         

ABB/Con-Cise Optical Group LLC(2)

 Health Care Equipment &
Supplies
  L+500   1.00  6.00  6/14/2016   6/15/2023  $11,970  $11,920  $12,135 

Advantage Sales and Marketing, Inc.

 Professional Services  L+650   1.00  7.50  2/14/2013   7/25/2022   8,000   7,955   7,835 

Aegis Toxicology Sciences Corporation

 Health Care Providers &
Services
  L+850   1.00  9.50  2/20/2014   8/24/2021   4,000   3,958   3,740 

Alera Group Intermediate Holdings, Inc.(2).

 Insurance  L+550   1.00  6.50  11/28/2016   12/30/2022   8,640   8,554   8,554 

ALG B.V. (Apple Leisure)(2)(4)

 Hotels, Restaurants &
Leisure
  L+575   1.25  7.00  2/28/2013   2/28/2019   2,692   2,681   2,692 

ALG USA Holdings, LLC (Apple Leisure)(2)

 Hotels, Restaurants &
Leisure
  L+575   1.25  7.00  2/28/2013   2/28/2019   3,568   3,553   3,568 

American Seafoods Group LLC(2)

 Food Products  L+500   1.00  6.00  8/10/2015   8/19/2021   4,817   4,798   4,781 

American Teleconferencing Services, Ltd. (PGI)(2)

 Communications
Equipment
  L+650   1.00  7.50  5/5/2016   12/8/2021   8,662   7,871   8,423 

Anesthesia Consulting & Management, LP(2)

 Health Care Providers &
Services
  L+500   1.00  6.00  10/20/2016   10/31/2022   5,000   4,951   4,950 

Asurion, LLC

 Insurance  L+750   1.00  8.50  2/27/2014   3/3/2021   840   785   855 

Capstone Logistics Acqusition, Inc.(2)

 Professional Services  L+450   1.00  5.50  10/3/2014   10/7/2021   8,278   8,218   8,196 

CIBT Holdings, Inc.(2)

 Professional Services  L+525   1.00  6.25  6/28/2016   6/28/2022   2,620   2,596   2,594 

Confie Seguros Holding II Co.(2)

 Insurance  L+475   1.00  5.75  10/13/2016   4/19/2022   10,000   9,903   10,067 

ConvergeOne Holdings Corp.(2)

 Communications
Equipment
  L+538   1.00  6.38  6/16/2014   6/17/2020   4,830   4,800   4,806 

CT Technologies Intermediate Holdings(2)

 Health Care Technology  L+425   1.00  5.25  12/1/2014   12/1/2021   3,393   3,377   3,253 

DB Datacenter Holdings, Inc.(2)

 IT Services  L+475   1.00  5.75  12/28/2016   7/13/2021   5,000   4,925   4,925 

Empower Payments Acquisition, Inc.(2)

 Professional Services  L+550   1.00  6.50  11/28/2016   11/30/2023   4,625   4,533   4,532 

Engineering Solutions & Products, LLC(6)

 Aerospace & Defense  L+600   2.00  8.00  11/5/2013   11/5/2018   2,343   2,343   1,757 

Epic Health Services, Inc.(2)

 Health Care Providers &
Services
  L+475   1.00  5.75  2/20/2015   2/17/2021   4,798   4,770   4,798 

Falmouth Group Holdings Corp. (AMPAC)(2)

 Chemicals  L+675   1.00  7.75  12/15/2016   12/14/2021   9,476   9,476   9,476 

GenMark Diagnostics, Inc.(2)(4)

 Health Care Providers &
Services
  —     —     6.90  4/22/2016   1/12/2019   9,643   9,538   9,739 

Global Tel*Link Corporation(2)

 Communications
Equipment
  L+375   1.25  5.00  11/6/2015   5/23/2020   3,426   3,083   3,418 

Global Tel*Link Corporation

 Communications
Equipment
  L+775   1.25  9.00  5/21/2013   11/23/2020   3,000   2,964   2,921 

HC Group Holdings III, Inc. (Walgreens)(2)

 Health Care Providers &
Services
  L+500   1.00  6.00  3/25/2015   4/7/2022   4,938   4,918   4,765 

Hostway Corporation(2)

 Internet Software &
Services
  L+475   1.25  8.00  6/27/2014   12/13/2019   8,776   8,753   8,162 

Kellermeyer Bergensons Services, LLC (KBS)(2)

 Commercial Services &
Supplies
  L+500   1.00  6.00  10/31/2014   10/29/2021   4,875   4,840   4,778 

Lumeris Solutions Company, LLC(2)

 Health Care Technology  —     —     9.42  4/22/2016   12/27/2017   2,074   2,115   2,095 

Material Handling Services, LLC (TFS)(2)

 Air Freight & Logistics  L+500   1.00  6.00  3/3/2014   3/26/2020   11,056   10,991   10,946 

Mediware Information Systems, Inc.(2)

 Health Care Technology  L+475   1.00  5.75  9/26/2016   9/28/2023   4,988   4,939   4,988 

Metamorph US 3, LLC (Metalogix)(2)

 Software  L+650   1.00  7.50  12/1/2014   12/1/2020   8,000   7,860   5,720 

Ministry Brands, LLC(2)

 Software  L+500   1.00  6.00  11/21/2016   12/2/2022   5,493   5,438   5,438 

MYI Acquiror Corp. (McLarens Young)(2)

 Insurance  L+450   1.25  5.75  5/21/2014   5/28/2019   3,356   3,339   3,298 

MYI Acquiror Ltd. (McLarens Young)(2)(4)

 Insurance  L+450   1.25  5.75  5/21/2014   5/28/2019   4,282   4,260   4,208 

nThrive, Inc. (Precyse)(2)

 Health Care Providers &
Services
  L+550   1.00  6.50  4/19/2016   10/20/2022   5,977   5,901   6,067 

Description

 

Industry

 Spread
above
Index(3)
 Libor
Floor
 Interest
Rate(1)
 Acquisition
Date
  Maturity
Date
  Par
Amount
  Cost  Fair
Value
 

Bank Debt/Senior Secured Loans—105.9%

         

1A Smart Start LLC(2)(14)

 

Electrical Equipment, Instruments &

Components

 L+450 1.00% 6.19%  12/21/2017   2/21/2022  $6,105  $6,089  $6,089 

Acrisure, LLC(2)

 Insurance L+425 1.00% 5.65%  5/3/2017   11/22/2023   7,446   7,429   7,531 

Advantage Sales and Marketing, Inc.

 Professional Services L+650 1.00% 7.88%  2/14/2013   7/25/2022   8,000   7,961   7,520 

Aegis Toxicology Sciences Corporation(14)

 Health Care Providers & Services L+850 1.00% 10.17%  2/20/2014   8/24/2021   4,000   3,965   3,880 

Alera Group Intermediate Holdings, Inc.(2)(14).

 Insurance L+550 1.00% 6.85%  11/28/2016   12/30/2022   4,279   4,241   4,257 

American Teleconferencing Services, Ltd. (PGI)(2)(14)

 Communications Equipment L+650 1.00% 7.90%  5/5/2016   12/8/2021   14,933   14,269   14,710 

Anesthesia Consulting & Management, LP(2)(14)

 Health Care Providers & Services L+625 1.00% 7.94%  10/20/2016   10/31/2022   4,530   4,492   4,258 

Capstone Logistics Acquisition, Inc.(2)(14)

 Professional Services L+450 1.00% 6.07%  10/3/2014   10/7/2021   8,159   8,111   8,078 

Confie Seguros Holding II Co.(2)(14)

 Insurance L+525 1.00% 6.73%  10/13/2016   4/19/2022   9,900   9,820   9,909 

Empower Payments Acquisition, Inc. (RevSpring).(2)(14)

 Professional Services L+550 1.00% 7.19%  11/28/2016   11/30/2023   4,579   4,499   4,579 

Engineering Solutions & Products, LLC(6)(14)

 Aerospace & Defense L+600 2.00% 8.00%  11/5/2013   11/5/2018   2,258   2,258   2,145 

Falmouth Group Holdings Corp. (AMPAC) (2)(14)

 Chemicals L+675 1.00% 8.44%  12/15/2016   12/14/2021   8,668   8,668   8,668 

GenMark Diagnostics, Inc(2)(4)(14)

 Health Care Providers & Services —   —   6.90%  4/22/2016   10/12/2019   7,633   8,040   8,039 

Global Holdings LLC & Payment Concepts LLC(2)(14)

 Consumer Finance L+650 1.00% 7.99%  3/31/2017   5/5/2022   9,341   9,173   9,341 

Global Tel*Link Corporation(2)

 Communications Equipment L+400 1.25% 5.69%  11/6/2015   5/23/2020   3,364   3,118   3,381 

Global Tel*Link Corporation

 Communications Equipment L+825 1.25% 9.94%  5/21/2013   11/23/2020   3,000   2,972   3,007 

Hostway Corporation(2)(14)

 Internet Software & Services L+475 1.25% 8.44%  6/27/2014   12/13/2019   8,526   8,511   8,185 

Island Medical Management Holdings, LLC(2)(14)

 Health Care Providers & Services L+550 1.00% 7.00%  3/31/2017   9/1/2022   4,570   4,528   4,432 

Kellermeyer Bergensons Services, LLC (KBS)(2)(14)

 Commercial Services & Supplies L+500 1.00% 6.48%  10/31/2014   10/29/2021   4,850   4,821   4,850 

LegalZoom.com, Inc.(2)(14)

 Internet Software & Services L+450 1.00% 5.94%  11/17/2017   11/21/2024   5,000   4,950   4,950 

Logix Holding Company, LLC(2)(14)

 Communications Equipment L+575 1.00% 7.28%  8/11/2017   12/22/2024   10,800   10,692   10,692 

Lumeris Solutions Company, LLC(2)(14)

 Health Care Technology L+860 0.25% 9.98%  3/22/2017   2/1/2020   4,000   4,037   4,040 

Metamorph US 3, LLC (Metalogix)(2)(14) ††

 Software L+750(7) 1.00% 9.07%  12/1/2014   12/1/2020   7,953   7,848   5,805 

Meter Readings Holding, LLC (Aclara)(2)(14)

 

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

 L+575 1.00% 7.23%  6/15/2017   8/29/2023   7,940   7,921   7,940 

MHE Intermediate Holdings, LLC(TFS-Miner)(2)(14)

 Air Freight & Logistics L+500 1.00% 6.69%  3/8/2017   3/10/2024   5,460   5,410   5,405 

Ministry Brands, LLC(2)(14)

 Software L+500 1.00% 6.38%  11/21/2016   12/2/2022   9,636   9,557   9,636 

MRI Software LLC(2)(14)

 Software L+625 1.00% 7.83%  6/7/2017   6/30/2023   8,224   8,147   8,183 

MYI Acquiror Corp. (McLarens Young)(2)(14)

 Insurance L+450 1.25% 5.83%  5/21/2014   5/28/2019   3,348   3,337   3,348 

MYI Acquiror Ltd. (McLarens Young)(2)(4)(14)

 Insurance L+450 1.25% 5.84%  5/21/2014   5/28/2019   4,271   4,258   4,271 

On Location Events, LLC & PrimeSport Holdings
Inc.(2)(14)

 Media L+550 1.00% 7.04%  12/7/2017   9/29/2021   15,000   14,815   14,812 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

December 31, 20162017

(in thousands, except share/unit amounts)

 

Description

 Industry  Spread
above
Index(3)
  Libor
Floor
  Interest
Rate(1)
  Acquisition
Date
  Maturity
Date
  Par
Amount
  Cost  Fair
Value
 

Pearl Merger Sub LLC (PetVet)(2)

  Health Care Facilities   L+475   1.00  5.75  1/29/2015   12/17/2020   4,410   4,347   4,360 

Polycom, Inc.(2)

  
Communications
Equipment
 
 
  L+650   1.00  7.50  9/29/2016   9/27/2023   14,506   13,940   14,434 

PPT Management Holdings, LLC(2)

  
Health Care Providers &
Services
 
 
  L+600   1.00  7.00  12/15/2016   12/16/2022   8,000   7,920   7,920 

PSP Group, LLC (Pet Supplies Plus)(2)(7)

  Specialty Retail   L+475   1.00  5.75  4/2/2015   4/6/2021   487   483   484 

QBS Holding Company, Inc. (Quorum)(2)

  Software   L+475   1.00  5.75  8/1/2014   8/7/2021   6,370   6,325   6,115 

Richelieu Foods, Inc.(2)

  Food Products   L+475   1.00  5.75  11/21/2014   5/21/2020   6,510   6,446   6,510 

Salient Partners, L.P.(2)

  Asset Management   L+850   1.00  9.50  6/10/2015   6/9/2021   4,217   4,150   4,111 

Securus Technologies, Inc.

  
Communications
Equipment
 
 
  L+775   1.25  9.00  4/17/2013   4/30/2021   10,000   9,946   9,759 

SHO Holding I Corporation (Shoes for Crews)(2)

  Footwear   L+500   1.00  6.00  11/20/2015   10/27/2022   5,940   5,890   5,940 

Strategic Partners Acquisition Corp.(2)

  
Textiles, Apparel &
Luxury Goods
 
 
  L+525   1.00  6.25  6/24/2016   6/30/2023   1,995   1,976   2,015 

Stratose Intermediate Holdings II, LLC(2)

  Health Care Services   L+500   1.00  6.00  1/25/2016   1/26/2022   4,950   4,907   4,962 

Suburban Broadband, LLC (Jab Wireless, Inc.)(2)

  

Wireless
Telecommunication
Services
 
 
 
  L+450   1.00  5.50  11/29/2016   3/26/2019   5,000   4,952   4,950 

The Edelman Financial Center, LLC(2)

  
Diversified Financial
Services
 
 
  L+550   1.00  6.50  12/16/2015   12/18/2022   4,950   4,862   4,950 

The Hilb Group, LLC & Gencorp Insurance Group, Inc.(2)

  Insurance   L+500   1.00  6.00  3/16/2016   6/24/2021   3,814   3,747   3,776 

Trident USA Health Services(2)

  
Health Care Providers &
Services
 
 
  L+575   1.25  7.00  7/29/2013   7/31/2019   8,793   8,755   8,001 

TwentyEighty, Inc. (fka Miller Heiman)(2)*

  Professional Services   L+600   1.00  7.00  9/30/2013   9/30/2019   6,991   6,950   3,495 

U.S. Acute Care Solutions, LLC(2)

  
Health Care Providers &
Services
 
 
  L+500   1.00  6.00  12/22/2016   5/15/2021   6,500   6,435   6,435 

VT Buyer Acquisition Corp. (Veritext)(2)

  Professional Services   L+500   1.00  6.00  1/29/2016   1/29/2022   4,481   4,443   4,459 
        

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Bank Debt/Senior Secured Loans

 

 $297,380  $291,156 
        

 

 

  

 

 

 
                    Shares/Units       

Common Equity/Equity Interests—27.6%

         

Engineering Solutions & Products, LLC(6)(8)

  Aerospace & Defense      11/5/2013    133,668  $1,367  $68 

First Lien Loan Program LLC(4)(5)

  Asset Management      2/13/2015    —     41,187   38,810 

Gemino Healthcare Finance,
LLC(4)(5)

  
Diversified Financial
Services
 
 
     9/30/2013    32,839   32,839   35,500 
        

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Common Equity/Equity Interests

 

  $75,393  $74,378 
 

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Investments(9)—135.8%

 

  $372,773  $365,534 
   Par Amount       
Cash Equivalents—52.0%         

U.S. Treasury Bill

  Government      12/29/2016   2/2/2017   140,000  $139,952  $139,952 
        

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Investments & Cash Equivalents—187.8%

 

  $512,725  $505,486 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets(87.8%)

 

    (236,341
         

 

 

 

Net Assets—100.0%

 

   $269,145 
         

 

 

 

Description

 

Industry

 Spread
above
Index(3)
 Libor
Floor
 Interest
Rate(1)
 Acquisition
Date
  Maturity
Date
  Par
Amount
  Cost  Fair
Value
 

PetVet Care Centers, LLC(2)(14)

 Health Care Facilities L+600 1.00% 7.35%  6/1/2017   6/8/2023   10,332   10,235   10,435 

Polycom, Inc. (2)(14)

 Communications Equipment L+525 1.00% 6.72%  9/29/2016   9/27/2023   11,811   11,411   11,933 

PPT Management Holdings, LLC(2)(14)

 Health Care Providers & Services L+600 1.00% 9.50%  12/15/2016   12/16/2022   7,920   7,854   7,603 

PSP Group, LLC (Pet Supplies Plus)(2)(8)(14)

 Specialty Retail L+475 1.00% 6.32%  4/2/2015   4/6/2021   482   479   482 

QBS Holding Company, Inc. (Quorum)(2)(14)

 Software L+475 1.00% 6.13%  8/1/2014   8/7/2021   6,059   6,025   6,014 

Salient Partners, L.P.(2)(14)

 Asset Management L+850 1.00% 9.85%  6/10/2015   6/9/2021   3,932   3,882   3,932 

SHO Holding I Corporation (Shoes for Crews)(2)(14)

 Footwear L+500 1.00% 6.42%  11/20/2015   10/27/2022   5,880   5,839   5,762 

Suburban Broadband, LLC (Jab Wireless, Inc.)(2)(14)††

 

 

Wireless Telecommunication Services

 L+650(15) 1.00% 8.19%  11/29/2016   3/26/2019   4,938   4,911   4,938 

The Hilb Group, LLC & Gencorp Insurance Group, Inc.(2)(14)

 Insurance L+475 1.00% 6.44%  3/16/2016   6/24/2021   4,436   4,377   4,436 

Trident USA Health Services(2)(14)

 Health Care Providers & Services L+575 1.25% 7.44%  7/29/2013   7/31/2019   8,693   8,670   7,389 

TwentyEighty, Inc.(14) ††

 Professional Services L+800(9) 1.00% 9.42%  1/31/2017   3/31/2020   918   887   918 

TwentyEighty, Inc.(14) ††

 Professional Services —   —   8.00%(10)  1/31/2017   3/31/2020   1,984   1,894   1,865 

TwentyEighty, Inc.(14) ††

 Professional Services —   —   9.00%(11)  1/31/2017   3/31/2020   1,814   1,733   1,651 

U.S. Acute Care Solutions, LLC(2)(14)

 Health Care Providers & Services L+500 1.00% 6.69%  12/22/2016   5/15/2021   6,435   6,384   6,371 

VT Buyer Acquisition Corp. (Veritext)(2)(14)

 Professional Services L+475 1.00% 6.44%  2/17/2017   1/29/2022   5,983   5,957   5,953 

WIRB-Copernicus Group, Inc.(2)(14)

 Professional Services L+500 1.00% 6.69%  3/27/2017   8/15/2022   4,466   4,447   4,466 
        

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Bank Debt/Senior Secured Loans

 

 $288,923  $286,089 
        

 

 

  

 

 

 
                Shares/Units       

Common Equity/Equity Interests/Warrants—45.2%

         

Engineering Solutions & Products,
LLC(6)(12)(14)

 Aerospace & Defense     11/5/2013    133,668  $1,367  $68 

Essence Group Holdings Corporation (Lumeris) Warrants(14)†.

 Health Care Technology     3/22/2017    52,000   16   39 

First Lien Loan Program LLC(4)(5)(14)

 Asset Management     2/13/2015    —     37,459   35,835 

Gemino Healthcare Finance, LLC(4)(5)(14)

 Diversified Financial Services     9/30/2013    32,839   32,839   35,050 

NorthMill LLC(4)(5)(14)(16)

 Diversified Financial Services     10/20/2017    100   51,000   51,000 

TwentyEighty Investors, LLC(14)†.

 Professional Services     1/31/2017    17,214   3,167   —   
        

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Common Equity/Equity Interests/Warrants

 

 $125,848  $121,992 
        

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Investments(13)—151.1%

 

 $414,771  $408,081 
                Par Amount       

Cash Equivalents—38.8%

         

U.S. Treasury Bill

 Government     12/28/2017   2/8/2018   105,000  $104,874  $104,874 
        

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Investments & Cash Equivalents—189.9%

 

 $519,645  $512,955 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets(89.9%)

 

   (242,824
         

 

 

 

Net Assets—100.0%

 

  $270,131 
         

 

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

December 31, 2017

(in thousands)

 

(1)Floating rate debt investments typically bear interest at a rate determined by reference to either the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR” or “L”) index rate or the prime index rate (PRIME or “P”), and which typically reset monthly, quarterly or semi-annually. For each debt investment we have provided the current interest rate in effect as of December 31, 2016.2017.

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

December 31, 2016

(in thousands, except share/unit amounts)

(2)Indicates an investment that is wholly or partially held by Solar Senior Capital Ltd. through its wholly-owned financing subsidiary SUNS SPV LLC.LLC (the “SPV”). Such investments are pledged as collateral under the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility (see Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements) and are not generally available to creditors, if any, of Solar Senior Capital Ltd. The respective par amount for the investment that is partially held through the SPV is $4,821$3,673 for Genmark Diagnostics, Inc. The par balance in excess of this stated amount is held directly by Solar Senior Capital Ltd.
(3)Floating rate instruments accrue interest at a predetermined spread relative to an index, typically the LIBOR or PRIME rate. These instruments are typically subject to a LIBOR or PRIME rate floor.
(4)Indicates assets that the Company believes may not represent “qualifying assets” under Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“1940 Act”), as amended. If we fail to invest a sufficient portion of our assets in qualifying assets, we could be prevented from makingfollow-on investments in existing portfolio companies or could be required to dispose of investments at inappropriate times in order to comply with the 1940 Act. As of December 31, 2016,2017, on a fair value basis,non-qualifying assets in the portfolio represented 17.4%25.7% of the total assets of the Company.
(5)Denotes investments in which we are deemed to exercise a controlling influence over the management or policies of a company, as defined in the 1940 Act, due to beneficially owning, either directly or through one or more controlled companies, more than 25% of the outstanding voting securities of the investment. Transactions during the year ended December 31, 20162017 in these controlled investments are as follows:

 

Name of Issuer

  Fair Value at
December 31, 2015
   Gross
Additions
   Gross
Reductions
   Realized
Gain
(Loss)
   Dividend/Other
Income
   Fair Value at
December 31, 2016
  Fair Value at
December 31, 2016
 Gross
Additions
 Gross
Reductions
 Realized
Gain
(Loss)
 Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
 Dividend /Other
Income
 Fair Value at
December 31, 2017
 

First Lien Loan Program LLC

  $27,593   $11,603   $—     $—       $3,264     $38,810 

First Lien Loan Program LLC (“FLLP”)

 $38,810  $2,835  $6,563  $—    $753  $4,129  $35,835 

Gemino Healthcare Finance, LLC

   34,000    —      —      —      3,878      35,500  35,500   —     —     —    (450 3,694  35,050 

NorthMill LLC

  —    51,000   —     —     —    1,122  51,000 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 
  $61,593   $11,603   $—     $—     $7,142     $74,310  $74,310  $53,835  $6,563  $—    $303  $8,945  $121,885 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

(6)Denotes investments in which we are an “Affiliated Person” but not exercising a controlling influence, as defined in the 1940 Act, due to beneficially owning, either directly or through one or more controlled companies, more than 5% but less than 25% of the outstanding voting securities of the investment. Transactions during the year ended December 31, 20162017 in these affiliated investments are as follows:

 

Name of Issuer

  Fair Value at
December 31, 2015
   Gross
Additions
   Gross
Reductions
   Realized
Gain
(Loss)
   Interest
Income
   Fair Value at
December 31, 2016
  Fair Value at
December 31, 2016
 Gross
Additions
 Gross
Reductions
 Realized
Gain
(Loss)
 Change in
Unrealized
Gain
(Loss)
 Interest/Dividend
Income
 Fair Value at
December 31, 2017
 

Engineering Solutions & Products, LLC (1st lien)

  $106   $376   $482   $—     $11   $—     —    2,257  2,257   —     —    11   —   

Engineering Solutions & Products, LLC (2nd lien)

   2,249    —      —      —      190    1,757  1,757   —     —     —    473  190  2,145 

Engineering Solutions & Products, LLC (equity interests)

   68    —      —      —      —      68  68   —     —     —     —     —    68 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 
  $2,423   $376   $482   $—     $201   $1,825  $1,825  $—    $—    $—    $473  $201  $2,213 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

(7)Spread is 5.50% Cash / 2.00% PIK.
(8)PSP Group, LLC, PSP Service Newco, Inc., PSP Subco, LLC, PSP Stores, LLC, and PSP Distribution, LLC areco-borrowers.
(8)(9)Our equity investment in Engineering Solutions & Products, LLCSpread is held through ESP SSC Corp., a taxable consolidated subsidiary.3.50% Cash / 4.50% PIK.
(9)(10)Aggregate net unrealized depreciation for federal income tax purposesCoupon is $10,676; aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation for federal tax purposes is $3,649 and $14,325, respectively, based on a tax cost of $376,210.1.00% Cash / 7.00% PIK.
*(11)Investment

Coupon is onnon-accrual status.

Non-income producing security.0.25% Cash / 8.75% PIK.

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

December 31, 20162017

 

(12)Our equity investment in Engineering Solutions & Products, LLC is held through ESP SSC Corporation, a taxable consolidated subsidiary.
(13)Aggregate net unrealized depreciation for federal income tax purposes is $9,267; aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation for federal tax purposes is $3,219 and $12,486, respectively, based on a tax cost of $417,348.
(14)Investment valued using significant unobservable inputs.
(15)Spread is 4.50% Cash / 2.00% PIK.
(16)Our equity investment in NorthMill LLC is partially held through ESP SSC Corporation, a taxable consolidated subsidiary.
Non-income producing security.
††Investment contains apayment-in-kind (“PIK”) feature.

 

Industry Classification

  Percentage of Total
Investments
 (at
(at fair value) as of
December 31, 20162017

Diversified Financial Services (includes Gemino Healthcare Finance, LLC and NorthMill LLC)

21.1

Communications Equipment

10.7% 

Health Care Providers & Services

   16.8

Communications Equipment

12.010.3

Asset Management (includes FLLP)

   11.7

Diversified Financial Services

11.19.8

Professional Services

   8.58.6

Insurance

   8.48.3

Software

   4.77.3

Media

3.6

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

3.4

Internet Software & Services

3.2

Health Care Equipment & SuppliesFacilities

   3.32.6

Food ProductsConsumer Finance

   3.12.3

Chemicals

2.1

Footwear

1.4

Air Freight & Logistics

   3.0

Health Care Technology

2.8

Chemicals

2.6

Internet Software & Services

2.2

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

1.7

Footwear

1.61.3

Wireless Telecommunication Services

   1.4

IT Services

1.41.2

Commercial Services & Supplies

   1.31.2

Health Care FacilitiesTechnology

   1.2

Textile, Apparel & Luxury Goods

0.61.0

Aerospace & Defense

   0.5

Specialty Retail

   0.1
  

 

 

 

Total Investments

   100.0
  

 

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)

September 30, 2017March 31, 2018

(in thousands, except share amounts)

Note 1. Organization

Solar Senior Capital Ltd. (“Solar Senior”, the “Company”, “SUNS”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), a Maryland corporation formed on December 16, 2010, is aclosed-end, externally managed,non-diversified management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”). Furthermore, as the Company is an investment company, it continues to apply the guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. In addition, for tax purposes, we have elected to be treated, and intend to qualify annually, as a regulated investment company (“RIC”), under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“the Code”).

On January 28, 2011, Solar Senior was capitalized with initial equity of $2 and commenced operations. On February 24, 2011, Solar Senior priced its initial public offering, selling 9.0 million shares, including the underwriters’ over-allotment, raising approximately $168,000 of net proceeds. Concurrent with this offering, our senior management team purchased an additional 500,000 shares through a private placement, raising another $10,000.

The Company’s investment objective is to seek to maximize current income consistent with the preservation of capital. We seek to achieve our investment objective by investing directly or indirectly in senior secured loans, including first lien and second lien debt instruments, made primarily to leveraged private middle-market companies whose debt is rated below investment grade, which the Company refers to collectively as “senior loans.” From time to time, we may also invest in public companies that are thinly traded. Under normal market conditions, at least 80% of the value of the Company’s net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) will be invested in senior loans.

Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), and include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments and reclassifications which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for the fair presentation of the results of the operations and financial condition for the periods presented. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. Certain prior period amounts may have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.

Interim consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP for interim financial information and pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form10-Q and RegulationS-X, as appropriate. Accordingly, they may not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for annual consolidated financial statements. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reported periods. Changes in the economic environment, financial markets and any other parameters used in determining these estimates could cause actual results to differ materially. The current period’s results of operations will not necessarily be indicative of results that ultimately may be achieved for the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2018.

In the opinion of management, all adjustments which are of a normal recurring nature considered necessary for the fair presentation of our consolidated financial statements, have been included.

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)

September 30, 2017March 31, 2018

(in thousands, except share amounts)

 

The significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Company are:

 

 (a)Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date;

 

 (b)The Company conducts the valuation of its assets in accordance with GAAP and the 1940 Act. The Company generally values its assets on a quarterly basis, or more frequently if required. Investments for which market quotations are readily available on an exchange are valued at the closing price on the date of valuation. The Company may also obtain quotes with respect to certain of its investments from pricing services or brokers or dealers in order to value assets. When doing so, management determines whether the quote obtained is sufficient according to GAAP to determine the fair value of the investment. If determined adequate, the Company uses the quote obtained. Debt investments with maturities of 60 days or less shall each be valued at cost plus accreted discount, or minus amortized premium, which is expected to approximate fair value, unless such valuation, in the judgment of Solar Capital Partners, LLC (the “Investment Adviser”), does not represent fair value, in which case such investments shall be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the direction of the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”).

Investments for which reliable market quotations are not readily available or for which the pricing sources do not provide a valuation or methodology or provide a valuation or methodology that, in the judgment of the Investment Adviser or the Board does not represent fair value, shall be valued as follows: (i) each portfolio company or investment is initially valued by the investment professionals responsible for the portfolio investment; (ii) preliminary valuations are discussed with senior management of the Investment Adviser; (iii) independent valuation firms engaged by, or on behalf of, the Board will conduct independent appraisals and review the Investment Adviser’s preliminary valuations and make their own independent assessment for (a) each portfolio investment that, when taken together with all other investments in the same portfolio company, exceeds 10% of estimated total assets, plus available borrowings, as of the end of the most recently completed fiscal quarter, and (b) each portfolio investment that is presently in payment default; (iv) the Board will discuss the valuations and determine the fair value of each investment in our portfolio in good faith based on the input of the Investment Adviser and, where appropriate, the respective independent valuation firm.

The recommendation of fair value generally considers the following factors among others, as relevant: applicable market yields; the nature and realizable value of any collateral; the portfolio company’s ability to make payments; the portfolio company’s earnings and discounted cash flow; the markets in which the issuer does business; and comparisons to publicly traded securities, among others.

When an external event such as a purchase transaction, public offering or subsequent equity sale occurs, the Company will consider the pricing indicated by the external event to corroborate the valuation. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the 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.

Investments are valued utilizing a market approach, an income approach, or both approaches, as appropriate. However, in accordance with ASC820-10, certain investments that qualify as investment companies in accordance with ASC 946, may be valued using net asset value as a practical expedient for fair value. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities (including a business). The income approach uses valuation approaches to convert future amounts (for example, cash flows or earnings) to a single present amount (discounted). The measurement is based on the value indicated by current

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)

September 30, 2017March 31, 2018

(in thousands, except share amounts)

 

market expectations about those future amounts. In following these approaches, the types of factors that we may take into account in fair value pricing our investments include, as relevant: available current market data, including relevant and applicable market trading and transaction comparables, applicable market yields and multiples, security covenants, call protection provisions, the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio company’s ability to make payments, its earnings and discounted cash flows, the markets in which the portfolio company does business, comparisons of financial ratios of peer companies that are public, M&A comparables, and enterprise values, among other factors. When available, broker quotations and/or quotations provided by pricing services are considered as an input in the valuation process. For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, there has been no change to the Company’s valuation approaches or techniques and the nature of the related inputs considered in the valuation process.

ASC Topic 820 classifies the inputs used to measure these fair values into the following hierarchy:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities, accessible by the Company at the measurement date.

Level 2: Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, or quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or other observable inputs other than quoted prices.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

In all cases, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls is determined based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each investment. The exercise of judgment is based in part on our knowledge of the asset class and our prior experience.

 

 (c)Gains or losses on investments are calculated by using the specific identification method.

 

 (d)The Company records dividend income and interest, adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discount, on an accrual basis. Loan origination fees, original issue discount, and market discounts are capitalized and we amortize such amounts into income using the effective interest method or on a straight-line basis, as applicable. Upon the prepayment of a loan, any unamortized loan origination fees are recorded as interest income. We record call premiums on loans repaid as interest income when we receive such amounts. Capital structuring fees, amendment fees, consent fees, and any othernon-recurring fee income as well as management fee and other fee income for services rendered, if any, are recorded as other income when earned.

 

 (e)The Company intends to comply with the applicable provisions of the Code pertaining to regulated investment companies to make distributions of taxable income sufficient to relieve it of substantially all U.S. federal income taxes. The Company, at its discretion, may carry forward taxable income in excess of calendar year distributions and pay a 4% excise tax on this income. The Company will accrue excise tax on such estimated excess taxable income as appropriate.

 

 (f)Book and tax basis differences relating to stockholder distributions and other permanent book and tax differences are typically reclassified among the Company’s capital accounts annually. In addition, the character of income and gains to be distributed is determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from GAAP.

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)

September 30, 2017March 31, 2018

(in thousands, except share amounts)

 

 (g)Distributions to common stockholders are recorded as of the record date. The amount to be paid out as a distribution is determined by the Board. Net realized capital gains, if any, are generally distributed or deemed distributed at least annually.

 

 (h)In accordance with RegulationS-X and ASC Topic 810—Consolidation, the Company consolidates its interest in investment company subsidiaries, financing subsidiaries and certain wholly-owned holding companies that serve to facilitate investment in portfolio companies. In addition, the Company may also consolidate any controlled operating companies substantially all of whose business consists of providing services to the Company.

 

 (i)The accounting records of the Company are maintained in U.S. dollars. Any assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the rate of exchange of such currencies against the U.S. dollar on the date of valuation. The Company will not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations would be included with the net unrealized gain or loss from investments. The Company’s investments in foreign securities, if any, may involve certain risks, including without limitation: foreign exchange restrictions, expropriation, taxation or other political, social or economic risks, all of which could affect the market and/or credit risk of the investment. In addition, changes in the relationship of foreign currencies to the U.S. dollar can significantly affect the value of these investments in terms of U.S. dollars and therefore the earnings of the Company.

 

 (j)The Company has made an irrevocable election to apply the fair value option of accounting to its senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”), in accordance with ASC825-10. The Company uses an independent third-party valuation firm to assist in measuring its fair value.

 

 (k)In accordance with ASC835-30, the Company records origination and other expenses related to certain debt issuances, if any, as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the debt liability. These expenses are deferred and amortized using either the effective interest method or the straight-line method over the stated life. The straight-line method may be used on revolving facilities and when it approximates the effective yield method.

 

 (l)The Company records expenses related to shelf registration statements and applicable equity offering costs as prepaid assets. These expenses are typically charged as a reduction of capital upon utilization, in accordance with ASC946-20-25. Certain subsequent costs are expensed per the AICPA Audit & Accounting Guide for Investment Companies.

 

 (m)Investments that are expected to pay regularly scheduled interest in cash are generally placed onnon-accrual status when principal or interest cash payments are past due 30 days or more and/or when it is no longer probable that principal or interest cash payments will be collected. Suchnon-accrual investments are restored to accrual status if past due principal and interest are paid in cash, and in management’s judgment, are likely to continue timely payment of their remaining principal and interest obligations. Cash interest payments received on such investments may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending on management’s judgment.

 

 (n)The Company defines cash equivalents as securities that are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only securities with a maturity of three months or less would qualify, with limited exceptions. The Company believes that certain U.S. Treasury bills, repurchase agreements and other high-quality, short-term debt securities would qualify as cash equivalents.

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)

September 30, 2017March 31, 2018

(in thousands, except share amounts)

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In OctoberNovember 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission adopted new rules and amended rules (together, “final rules”) interned to modernize the reporting and disclosure of information by registered investment companies. In part, the final rules amend RegulationS-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 RegulationS-X was August 1, 2017. The Company has evaluated the impact that the adoption of the amendments to RegulationS-X on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures and determined that the adoption of the amendments to RegulationS-X has not had a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In November 2016, FASB issued ASU2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows, which will amendamends FASB ASC 230. The amendments in this Update require that a statement 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 thebeginning-of-period andend-of-period total amounts shown on the statement of cash flows. The amendments in this Update apply to all entities that have restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents and are required to present a statement of cash flows under Topic 230. For public business entities, the amendments arewere effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. The Company is evaluating the impact of ASU2016-18 on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

In December 2016, the FASB issued ASU2016-19, Technical Corrections and Improvements. As part of this guidance, ASU2016-19 amends FASB ASC 820 to clarify the difference between a valuation approach and a valuation technique. The amendment also requires an entity to disclose when there has been a change in either or both a valuation approach and/or a valuation technique. ASU2016-19 is effective on a prospective basis for financial statements issued for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016 on a prospective basis. The Company has evaluated the impact ofadopted ASU2016-192016-18 on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures and determined that the adoption of ASU2016-19 has not had a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.statements and disclosures.

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU2017-08, Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities, which will amend FASB ASC310-20. The amendments in this Update shorten the amortization period for certain callable debt securities held at a premium, generally requiring the premium to be amortized to the earliest call date. For public business entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. The Company is evaluating the impact of ASU2017-08 on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASC 606, Revenue From Contracts With Customers, originally effective for public business entities with annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. On August 12, 2015, the FASB issued an ASU, Revenue From Contracts With Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date, which deferred the effective date of ASC 606 for one year. ASC 606 provides accounting guidance related to revenue from contracts with customers. For public business entities, ASC 606 iswas effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. The Company is evaluating the impact ofhas adopted ASC 606 but does not currently believeand determined that the application of ASC 606 will haveadoption has not had a material impact on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)

September 30, 2017

(in thousands, except share amounts)

Note 3. Agreements

Solar Senior has an Advisory Agreement with the Investment Adviser, under which the Investment Adviser manages theday-to-day operations of, and provides investment advisory services to, Solar Senior. For providing these services, the Investment Adviser receives a fee from Solar Senior, consisting of two components—a base management fee and a performance-based incentive fee. The base management fee is calculated at an annual rate of 1.00% of gross assets. For services rendered under the Advisory Agreement, the base management fee is payable quarterly in arrears. The base management fee is calculated based on the average value of our gross assets at the end of the two most recently completed calendar quarters. Base management fees for any partial month or quarter will be appropriatelypro-rated. For purposes of computing the base management fee, gross assets exclude temporary assets acquired at the end of each fiscal quarter for purposes of preserving investment flexibility in the next fiscal quarter. Temporary assets include, but are not limited to, U.S. treasury bills, other short-term U.S. government or government agency securities, repurchase agreements or cash borrowings.

The performance-based incentive fee has two parts, as follows: one is calculated and payable quarterly in arrears based on ourpre-incentive fee net investment income for the immediately preceding calendar quarter. For this purpose,pre-incentive fee net investment income means interest income, dividend income and any other

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)

March 31, 2018

(in thousands, except share amounts)

income (other than fees for providing managerial assistance) accrued during the calendar quarter, minus our operating expenses for the quarter (excluding the performance-based incentive fee).Pre-incentive fee net investment income includes, in the case of investments, if any, with a deferred interest feature (such as original issue discount, debt instruments withpay-in-kind interest andzero-coupon securities), accrued income that we have not yet received in cash.Pre-incentive fee net investment income does not include any realized capital gains or losses or unrealized capital appreciation or depreciation.Pre-incentive fee net investment income, expressed as a rate of return on the value of our net assets at the end of the immediately preceding calendar quarter, is compared to a hurdle of 1.75% per quarter (7.00% annualized). The Company pays the Investment Adviser a performance-based incentive fee with respect topre-incentive fee net investment income for each calendar quarter as follows:

 

no performance-based incentive fee in any calendar quarter in which ourpre-incentive fee net investment income does not exceed the hurdle of 1.75%;

 

50% ofpre-incentive fee net investment income with respect to that portion of suchpre-incentive fee net investment income, if any, that exceeds the hurdle but is less than 2.9167% in any calendar quarter (11.67% annualized);

and

 

20% of the amount ofpre-incentive fee net investment income, if any, that exceeds 2.9167% in any calendar quarter (11.67% annualized) will be payable to the Investment Adviser.

The second part of the performance-based incentive fee is determined and payable in arrears as of the end of each calendar year (or upon termination of the Investment Advisory Agreement, as of the termination date) and will equal 20% of the Company’s cumulative realized capital gains less cumulative realized capital losses, unrealized capital depreciation (unrealized depreciation on a grossinvestment-by-investment basis at the end of each calendar year) and all net capital gains upon which prior performance-based capital gains incentive fee payments were previously made to the Investment Adviser. For financial statement purposes, the second part of the performance-based incentive fee is accrued based upon 20% of cumulative net realized gains and net unrealized capital appreciation. No accrual was required for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and 2016.

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)

September 30, 2017

(in thousands, except share amounts)

2017.

For the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017 the Company recognized $955$1,048 and $2,862,$948, respectively, in gross base management fees and $231$618 and $428,$75, respectively, in gross performance-based incentive fees. For the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, $481$0 and $1,962,$789, respectively, of such base management fees were waived. For the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, $231$308 and $428, respectively, of such performance-based incentive fees were waived. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recognized $852 and $2,483, respectively, in gross base management fees and $636 and $1,486, respectively, in gross performance-based incentive fees. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, no base management fees were waived. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, $518 and $1,131,$75, respectively, of such performance-based incentive fees were waived. For the quarterly periods ended September 30, 2016 to June 30, 2017 (the “Waiver Period”), the Investment Adviser had agreed to voluntarily waive a portion or all of the performance-based incentive fees, and to the extent necessary a portion or all of the base management fees, that the Investment Adviser would otherwise be entitled to receive pursuant to our investment advisory and management agreement with the Investment Adviser to the extent required in order for the Company to earn net investment income (exclusive of costs related to the expansion, extension and/or amendments of our credit facilities), as determined in accordance with GAAP, sufficient to maintain the Company’s current level of distributions. A portion or all of the voluntary fee waivers made during the Waiver Period were made at the Investment Adviser’s discretion and are subject to recapture by the Investment Adviser and reimbursement by the Company through June 30, 2018 to the extent GAAP net investment income equals or exceeds the current level of distributions, among other conditions. As of June 30, 2017, which was the end of the waiver period, the total amount of fees waived that are subject to possible recoupment quarterly through June 30,

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)

March 31, 2018

(in thousands, except share amounts)

2018 was $3,067. The amount to be waived or recaptured was determined after the end of each quarter during the Waiver Period, with such amounts accrued on a quarterly basis. For the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, there were no fees recaptured by the Investment Adviser. The voluntary fee waiverwaivers for the three months ended September 30, 2017, wasDecember 31, 2017 and March 31, 2018 were made at the Investment Adviser’s discretion and isare subject to recapture by the Investment Adviser and reimbursement by the company under the conditions noted below. The voluntary fee waiver for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 was made at the Investment Adviser’s discretion and was subject to recapture by the Investment Adviser and reimbursement by the Company if net investment income during and/or for fiscal 2016 equaled or exceeded distributions declared in fiscal 2016, among other conditions. For fiscal 2016, there were no fees recaptured by the Investment Adviser. No fees will be recouped by the Investment Adviser if (i) for the period in which recoupment occurs, the ratio of operating expenses to average net assets, when considering the reimbursement, exceeds the same ratio for the period in which the waiver occurred; (ii) for the period in which recoupment occurs, the annualized distribution rate cannot fall below the annualized distribution rate for the period in which the waiver occurred; and (iii) recoupment can only occur within three years from the date of the waiver. The table below presents a summary of fees waived that may be subject to recoupment:

 

Three Months Ended

 Management and
Performance-
Based Incentive
Fees Waived
 Management and
Performance-
Based Incentive
Fees Recouped
 Unreimbursed
Management and
Performance-Based
Incentive Fees
 Ratio of Operating
Expense to
Average Net Assets
for the Period(1)
 Annualized
Distribution
Rate for the
Period(2)
 Eligible for
Recoupment
Through
 Management and
Performance-
Based Incentive
Fees Waived
 Management and
Performance-
Based Incentive
Fees Recouped
 Unreimbursed
Management
and Performance-
Based Incentive
Fees
 Ratio of
Operating
Expense to
Average
Net Assets
for the
Period(1)
 Annualized
Distribution
Rate for the
Period(2)
 Eligible for Recoupment
Through
 

September 30, 2016

 $518  $—    $518  0.32 8.41 June 30, 2018 $518  $—    $518  0.32 8.41 June 30, 2018 

December 31, 2016

 871   —    871  0.28 8.40 June 30, 2018 871   —    871  0.28 8.40 June 30, 2018 

March 31, 2017

 864   —    864  0.31 8.39 June 30, 2018 864   —    864  0.31 8.39 June 30, 2018 

June 30, 2017

 814   —    814  0.31 8.39 June 30, 2018 814   —    814  0.31 8.39 June 30, 2018 

September 30, 2017

 712   —    712  0.32 8.40 June 30, 2019 712   —    712  0.32 8.40 June 30, 2019 

December 31, 2017

 281   —    281  0.33 8.39 September 30, 2019 

March 31, 2018

 308   —    308  0.28 8.37 December 31, 2019 
 

 

  

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

  

 

    

Total

 $3,779  $—    $3,779     $4,368  $—    $4,368    
 

 

  

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

  

 

    

 

(1)Operating expense includes all expenses borne by the Company, except for organizational and offering costs, base management fees, performance-based incentive fees and interest expense.
(2)Annualized distribution rate equals the annualized rate of distributions paid to shareholders based on the amount of the distributions declared prior to the date that the waivers of expenses related to management and performance-based incentive fees were incurred.

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)

September 30, 2017

(in thousands, except share amounts)

Solar Senior has also entered into an Administration Agreement with Solar Capital Management, LLC (the “Administrator”) under which the Administrator provides administrative services for Solar Senior. For providing these services, facilities and personnel, Solar Senior reimburses the Administrator for Solar Senior’s allocable portion of overhead and other expenses incurred by the Administrator in performing its obligations under the Administration Agreement, including rent. The Administrator will also provide, on Solar Senior’s behalf, managerial assistance to those portfolio companies to which Solar Senior is required to provide such assistance. The Company typically reimburses the Administrator on a quarterly basis.

For the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company recognized expenses under the Administration Agreement of $372$382 and $1,107, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recognized expenses under the Administration Agreement of $301 and $895,$368, respectively. No managerial assistance fees were accrued or collected for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and 2016.2017.

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)

March 31, 2018

(in thousands, except share amounts)

Note 4. Net Asset Value Per Share

At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company’s total net assets and net asset value per share were $269,496$270,037 and $16.81,$16.84, respectively. This compares to total net assets and net asset value per share at December 31, 20162017 of $269,145$270,131 and $16.80,$16.84, respectively.

Note 5. Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net increase in net assets per share resulting from operations, pursuant to ASC260-10, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and 2016:2017:

 

  Three months ended
September 30,
   Nine months ended
September 30,
   Three months ended March 31, 
  2017   2016   2017   2016   2018   2017 

Earnings per share (basic & diluted)

            

Numerator—net increase in net assets resulting from operations:

  $6,012   $5,169   $17,152   $18,257   $5,517   $5,911 

Denominator—weighted average shares:

   16,033,270    12,359,049    16,029,844    11,810,569    16,038,791    16,026,312 

Earnings per share:

  $0.37   $0.42   $1.07   $1.55   $0.34   $0.37 

Note 6. Fair Value

Fair value is defined as 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. GAAP establishes a framework for measuring fair value that includes a hierarchy used to classify the inputs used in measuring fair value. The hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels. The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:

Level 1. Financial assets and liabilities whose values are based on unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in an active market that the Company has the ability to access.

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)

September 30, 2017

(in thousands, except share amounts)

Level 2. Financial assets and liabilities whose values are based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or model inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. Level 2 inputs include the following:

 

 a)Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets;

 

 b)Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities innon-active markets;

 

 c)Pricing models whose inputs are observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and

 

 d)Pricing models whose inputs are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data through correlation or other means for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

Level 3.Financial assets and liabilities whose values are based on prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement. These inputs reflect management’s and, if applicable, an independent third-party valuation firm’s own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in pricing the asset or liability.

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)

March 31, 2018

(in thousands, except share amounts)

When the inputs used to measure fair value fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the level within which the fair value measurement is categorized is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. For example, a Level 3 fair value measurement may include inputs that are observable (Levels 1 and 2) and unobservable (Level 3).

Gains and losses for assets and liabilities categorized within the Level 3 table below may include changes in fair value that are attributable to both observable inputs (Levels 1 and 2) and unobservable inputs (Level 3).

A review of fair value hierarchy classifications is conducted on a quarterly basis. Changes in the observability of valuation inputs may result in a reclassification for certain financial assets or liabilities. Such reclassifications are reported as transfers in/out of the appropriate category as of the end of the quarter in which the reclassifications occur.

The following tables present the balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016:2017:

Fair Value Measurements

As of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018

 

  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Measured at
Net Asset Value*
   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Measured at
Net Asset Value*
   Total 

Assets:

                    

Bank Debt/Senior Secured Loans

  $—     $20,715   $274,367   $—     $295,082   $—     $26,525   $274,997   $—     $301,522 

Common Equity/Equity Interests/Warrants

   —      —      35,259    37,667    72,926    —      —      88,170    34,514    122,684 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total Investments

  $—     $20,715   $309,626   $37,667   $368,008   $—     $26,525   $363,167   $34,514   $424,206 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Liabilities:

                    

Credit Facility

  $—     $—     $91,000   $—     $91,000   $—     $—     $140,400   $—     $140,400 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

*

In accordance with ASC820-10, certain investments that are measured using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient for fair value have not been classified 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 in the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The portfolio investment in this category is FLLP.    See Note 11 for more information on this investment, including its investment strategy and the Company’s unfunded equity commitment to FLLP. This investment is not redeemable by the Company absent an election by the members of the entity to liquidate all investments and distribute the proceeds to the members.

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)

September 30, 2017March 31, 2018

(in thousands, except share amounts)

 

Fair Value Measurements

As of December 31, 2017

   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Measured at
Net Asset Value*
   Total 

Assets:

          

Bank Debt/Senior Secured Loans

  $—     $21,439   $264,650   $—     $286,089 

Common Equity/Equity Interests/Warrants

   —      —      86,157    35,835    121,992 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $—     $21,439   $350,807   $35,835   $408,081 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities:

          

Credit Facility

  $—     $—     $124,200   $—     $124,200 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

*In accordance with ASC820-10, certain investments that are measured using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient for fair value have not been classified 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 in the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The portfolio investment in this category is FLLP.    See Note 11 for more information on this investment, including its investment strategy and the Company’s unfunded equity commitment to FLLP. This investment is not redeemable by the Company absent an election by the members of the entity to liquidate all investments and distribute the proceeds to the members.

The following table provides a summary of the changes in fair value of Level 3 assets and liabilities for the three months ended March 31, 2018, as well as the portion of gains or losses included in income attributable to unrealized gains or losses related to those assets and liabilities still held at March 31, 2018:

Fair Value Measurements

As of December 31, 2016 Using Level 3 Inputs

 

   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Measured at
Net Asset Value*
   Total 

Assets:

          

Bank Debt/Senior Secured Loans

  $—     $40,888   $250,268   $—     $291,156 

Common Equity/Equity Interests

   —      —      35,568    38,810    74,378 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

  $—     $40,888   $285,836   $38,810   $365,534 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities:

          

Credit Facility

  $—     $—     $98,300   $—     $98,300 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  Bank Debt/Senior
Secured Loans
  Common
Equity/Equity
Interests/Warrants
  Total 

Fair value, December 31, 2017

 $264,650  $86,157  $350,807 

Total gains or losses included in earnings:

   

Net realized gain (loss)

  4   —     4 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss)

  (1,543  2,013   470 

Purchase of investment securities

  37,152   —     37,152 

Proceeds from dispositions of investment securities

  (25,266  —     (25,266

Transfers in/out of Level 3

  —     —     —   
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Fair value, March 31, 2018

 $274,997  $88,170  $363,167 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Unrealized gains (losses) for the period relating to those Level 3 assets that were still held by the Company at the end of the period:

   

Net change in unrealized gain (loss):

 $(1,543 $2,013  $470 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2018, there were no transfers in and out of Levels 1 and 2.

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)

March 31, 2018

(in thousands, except share amounts)

 

*In accordance with ASC820-10, certain investments that are measured using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient for fair value have not been classified 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 in the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table shows a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for fair valued liabilities measured using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three months ended March 31, 2018:

Beginning fair value at December 31, 2017

  $124,200 

Borrowings

   45,600 

Repayments

   (29,400

Transfers in/out of Level 3

   —   
  

 

 

 

Ending fair value at March 31, 2018

  $140,400 
  

 

 

 

The Company has made an irrevocable election to apply the fair value option of accounting to the Credit Facility, in accordance with ASC825-10. On March 31, 2018, there were borrowings of $140,400 on the Credit Facility. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Credit Facility had no net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation.

The following table provides a summary of the changes in fair value of Level 3 assets and liabilities for the nine monthsyear ended September 30,December 31, 2017, as well as the portion of gains or losses included in income attributable to unrealized gains or losses related to those assets and liabilities still held at September 30,December 31, 2017:

Fair Value Measurements Using Level 3 Inputs

 

   Bank Debt/Senior
Secured Loans
  Common
Equity/Equity
Interests/Warrants
 

Fair value, December 31, 2016

  $250,268  $35,568 

Total gains or losses included in earnings:

   

Net realized gain (loss)

   86   —   

Net change in unrealized gain (loss)

   3,286   (3,491

Purchase of investment securities

   100,626   3,182 

Proceeds from dispositions of investment securities

   (95,725  —   

Transfers in/out of Level 3

   15,826   —   
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Fair value, September 30, 2017

  $274,367  $35,259 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Unrealized gains (losses) for the period relating to those Level 3 assets that were still held by the Company at the end of the period:

   

Net change in unrealized gain (loss):

  $3,286  $(3,491
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)

September 30, 2017

(in thousands, except share amounts)

   Bank Debt/Senior
Secured Loans
   Common
Equity/Equity
Interests/Warrants
 

Fair value, December 31, 2016

  $250,268   $35,568 

Total gains or losses included in earnings:

    

Net realized gain (loss)

   129    —   

Net change in unrealized gain (loss)

   3,436    (3,593

Purchase of investment securities

   132,045    54,182 

Proceeds from dispositions of investment securities

   (137,054   —   

Transfers in/out of Level 3

   15,826    —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fair value, December 31, 2017

  $264,650   $86,157 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Unrealized gains (losses) for the period relating to those Level 3 assets that were still held by the Company at the end of the period:

    

Net change in unrealized gain (loss):

  $3,436   $(3,593
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

During the three monthsfiscal year ended September 30, 2017, there were no transfers in and out of Levels 1 or 2. During the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2017, Securus Technologies, Inc. wasand nThrive, Inc. were transferred from Level 2 to Level 3.    At June 30, 2017, the Investment Adviser believed that Securus Technologies, Inc. was likely going to be prepaid at par in the near future. As such, the Investment Adviser, in its recommendation to the Board, feltprovided that it was more representative of fair value to price the position at par, matching the price we would receive if the investment was prepaid. During the three months ended March 31, 2017, nThrive,Securus Technologies, Inc. was transferred from Level 2 to Level 3.repaid at par in the quarter ended December 31, 2017. At March 31, 2017, the Investment Adviser also believed that nThrive, Inc. was likely going to be prepaid in the near future. As such, the Investment Adviser, in its recommendation to the Board, feltprovided that it was more representative of fair value to price the position at par, matching the price we would receive if the investment was prepaid. This positionnThrive, Inc. was repaid in the quarter ended June 30, 2017.

The following table shows a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for fair valued liabilities measured using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the nine months ended September 30, 2017:

Beginning fair value at December 31, 2016

  $98,300 

Borrowings

   84,200 

Repayments

   (91,500

Transfers in/out of Level 3

   —   
  

 

 

 

Ending fair value at September 30, 2017

  $91,000 
  

 

 

 

The Company has made an irrevocable election to apply the fair value option of accounting to the Credit Facility, in accordance with ASC825-10. On September 30, 2017, there were borrowings of $91,000 on the Credit Facility. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Credit Facility had no net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation. The Company used an independent third-party valuation firm to assist in measuring the fair value of the Credit Facility.

The following table provides a summary of the changes in fair value of Level 3 assets and liabilities for the year ended December 31, 2016, as well as the portion of gains or losses included in income attributable to unrealized gains or losses related to those assets and liabilities still held at December 31, 2016:

Fair Value Measurements Using Level 3 Inputs

   Bank Debt/Senior
Secured Loans
  Unsecured
Notes
  Common
Equity/Equity
Interests
 

Fair value, December 31, 2015

  $198,836  $3,650  $34,068 

Total gains or losses included in earnings:

    

Net realized gain (loss)

   6   —     —   

Net change in unrealized gain (loss)

   (1,812  (6  1,500 

Purchase of investment securities

   136,331   —     —   

Proceeds from dispositions of investment securities

   (83,093  (3,644  —   

Transfers in/out of Level 3

   —     —     —   
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Fair value, December 31, 2016

  $250,268  $—    $35,568 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Unrealized gains (losses) for the period relating to those Level 3 assets that were still held by the Company at the end of the period:

    

Net change in unrealized gain (loss):

  $(2,857 $—    $1,500 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)

September 30, 2017March 31, 2018

(in thousands, except share amounts)

 

During the year ended December 31, 2016, there were no transfers in and out of Levels 1 and 2.

The following table shows a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for fair valued liabilities measured using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the year ended December 31, 2016:2017:

 

Beginning fair value at December 31, 2015

  $116,200 

Beginning fair value at December 31, 2016

  $98,300 

Borrowings

   136,800    162,000 

Repayments

   (154,700   (136,100

Transfers in/out of Level 3

   —      —   
  

 

   

 

 

Ending fair value at December 31, 2016

  $98,300 

Ending fair value at December 31, 2017

  $124,200 
  

 

   

 

 

The Company has made an irrevocable election to apply the fair value option of accounting to the Credit Facility, in accordance with ASC825-10. On December 31, 2016,2017, there were borrowings of $98,300$124,200 on the Credit Facility. For the year ended December 31, 2016,2017, the Credit Facility had no net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation. The Company used an independent third-party valuation firm to assist in measuring the fair value of the Credit Facility.

Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

The Company typically determines the fair value of its performing debt investments utilizing a yield analysis. In a yield analysis, a price is ascribed for each investment based upon an assessment of current and expected market yields for similar investments and risk profiles. Additional consideration is given to current contractual interest rates, relative maturities and other key terms and risks associated with an investment. Among other factors, a significant determinant of risk is the amount of leverage used by the portfolio company relative to the total enterprise value of the company, and the rights and remedies of our investment within each portfolio company.

Significant unobservable quantitative inputs typically used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s Level 3 assets and liabilities primarily reflect current market yields, including indices, and readily available quotes from brokers, dealers, and pricing services as indicated by comparable assets and liabilities, as well as enterprise values, returns on equity and earnings before income taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) multiples of similar companies, and comparable market transactions for equity securities.

Quantitative information about the Company’s Level 3 asset and liability fair value measurements as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 is summarized in the table below:

 

  Asset or
Liability
 Fair Value at
September 30,
2017
  Principal
Valuation

Technique/
Methodology
 Unobservable Input Range (Weighted
Average)

Bank Debt / Senior Secured Loans

 Asset $274,367  Yield Analysis Market Yield 5.9% – 20.4% (8.2%)

Common Equity/Equity Interests/Warrants

 Asset $

$

109

35,150

 

 

 Enterprise Value

Enterprise Value

 EBITDA Multiple

Return on Equity

 6.8x – 18.2x (18.2x)
6.2% – 22.8% (12.5%)

Credit Facility

 Liability $91,000  Yield Analysis Market Yield L+1.4% – L+4.8%

(L+2.0%)

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)

September 30, 2017

(in thousands, except share amounts)

  

Asset or
Liability

 Fair Value at
March 31,
2018
  

Principal Valuation

Technique/
Methodology

 

Unobservable

Input

 

Range (Weighted
Average)

Bank Debt / Senior Secured Loans

 Asset $274,997  Yield Analysis Market Yield 6.7% – 44.4% (9.3%)

Common Equity/Equity
Interests/Warrants

 Asset $

$

120

88,050

 

 

 

Enterprise Value

Enterprise Value

 

EBITDA Multiple

Return on Equity

 

5.4x-15.0x (15.0x)

5.9% – 23.6% (13.4%)

Credit Facility

 Liability $140,400  Yield Analysis Market Yield 

L+1.4% – L+4.8%

(L+2.0%)

Significant increases or decreases in any of the above unobservable inputs in isolation, including unobservable inputs used in derivingbid-ask spreads, if applicable, would result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement for such assets and liabilities.

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)

March 31, 2018

(in thousands, except share amounts)

Quantitative information about the Company’s Level 3 asset and liability fair value measurements as of December 31, 20162017 is summarized in the table below:

 

  Asset or
Liability
 Fair Value at
December 31,
2016
  Principal
Valuation

Technique/
Methodology
 Unobservable Input Range (Weighted
Average)

Bank Debt / Senior Secured Loans

 Asset $250,268  Yield Analysis Market Yield 5.7% – 37.3% (8.0%)

Common Equity/Equity Interests

 Asset $

$

68

35,500

 

 

 Enterprise Value

Enterprise Value

 EBITDA Multiple

Return on Equity

 9.3x – 27.0x (27.0x)
3.0% – 21.7% (15.0%)

Credit Facility

 Liability $98,300  Yield Analysis Market Yield L+1.4% – L+4.8%

(L+2.0%)

Asset or
Liability

Fair Value at
December 31,
2017

Principal
Valuation

Technique/
Methodology

Unobservable Input

Range (Weighted
Average)

Bank Debt / Senior Secured Loans

Asset$264,650Yield AnalysisMarket Yield6.1%—21.6% (8.6%)

Common Equity/Equity Interests/Warrants

Asset

$107

$86,050


Enterprise Value

Enterprise Value

EBITDA Multiple

Return on Equity

5.5x-16.0x (16.0x)

5.9%—24.4% (13.4%)

Credit Facility

Liability$124,200Yield AnalysisMarket YieldL+1.4%—L+4.8% (L+2.0%)

Significant increases or decreases in any of the above unobservable inputs in isolation, including unobservable inputs used in derivingbid-ask spreads, if applicable, would result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement for such assets and liabilities.

Note 7. Debt

Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility—On August 26, 2011, the Company established the SPV which entered into the Credit Facility with Citigroup Global Markets Inc. acting as administrative agent. On January 10, 2017, commitments to the Credit Facility, as amended, were increased from $175,000 to $200,000 by utilizing the accordion feature. ItThe commitment can also be expanded up to $600,000. The stated interest rate on the Credit Facility is LIBOR plus 2.00% with no LIBOR floor requirement and the current final maturity date is June 30, 2020. The Credit Facility is secured by all of the assets held by the SPV. Under the terms of the Credit Facility, Solar Senior Capital and the SPV, as applicable, have made certain customary representations and warranties, and are required to comply with various covenants, including leverage restrictions, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar credit facilities. The Credit Facility also includes usual and customary events of default for credit facilities of this nature. The Credit Facility was amended on November 7, 2012, June 30, 2014 and May 29, 2015 to extend maturities and add greater investment flexibility, among other changes.

The Company has made an irrevocable election to apply the fair value option of accounting to the Credit Facility, in accordance with ASC825-10. We believe accounting for the Credit Facility at fair value better aligns the measurement methodologies of assets and liabilities, which may mitigate certain earnings volatility. ASC825-10 requires entities to display the fair value of the selected assets and liabilities on the face of the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities and changes in fair value of the Credit Facility are reported in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The average annualized interest cost for all borrowings for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 20162017 was 3.09%3.66% and 2.59%3.16%, respectively. These costs are exclusive of other credit facility expenses such as unused fees and fees paid to theback-up servicer, if any. The maximum amount borrowed on the Credit Facility during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2016,2017, was $111,600$146,900 and $141,600,$136,000, respectively.

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)

September 30, 2017March 31, 2018

(in thousands, except share amounts)

 

Note 8. Financial Highlights and Senior Securities Table

The following is a schedule of financial highlights for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and for the year ended December 31, 2016:2017:

 

  Nine months
ended
September 30,
2017
(unaudited)
 Year ended
December 31,
2016
   Three months ended
March 31, 2018
(unaudited)
 Year ended
December 31, 2017
 

Per Share Data: (a)

      

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $16.80  $16.33   $16.84  $16.80 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net investment income

   1.06  1.42    0.35  1.41 

Net realized and unrealized gain

   0.01  0.50 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   —    0.04 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   1.07  1.92    0.35  1.45 

Distributions to stockholders:

      

From net investment income

   (1.06 (1.42   (0.35 (1.41

Offering costs and other

   —    (0.03
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $16.81  $16.80   $16.84  $16.84 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Per share market value, end of period

  $17.23  $16.44   $16.80  $17.76 

Total Return(b)

   11.40 20.70

Total Return(b)

   (3.42)%  17.11

Net assets, end of period

  $269,496  $269,145   $270,037  $270,131 

Shares outstanding, end of period

   16,033,733  16,025,011    16,039,206  16,036,730 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Ratios to average net assets(c):

   

Ratios to average net assets(c):

   

Net investment income

   6.30 8.68   2.09 8.39
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Operating expenses

   1.28%*  2.65%*    0.77%*  2.12%* 

Interest and other credit facility expenses

   1.01 1.56   0.59 1.43
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total expenses

   2.29%*  4.21%*    1.36%*  3.55%* 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Average debt outstanding

  $94,681  $109,938   $139,807  $100,700 

Portfolio turnover ratio

   30.5 38.4   6.3 41.4

 

(a)Calculated using the average shares outstanding method.
(b)Total return is based on the change in market price per share during the period and takes into account distributions, if any, reinvested in accordance with the dividend reinvestment plan. Total return does not include a sales load.
(c)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
*The ratio of operating expenses to average net assets and the ratio of total expenses to average net assets is shown net of voluntary management and incentive fee waivers (see note 3). For the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2018, the ratios of operating expenses to average net assets and total expenses to average net assets would be 0.89% and 1.48%, respectively, without the voluntary incentive fee waiver. For the year ended December 31, 2017, the ratios of operating expenses to average net assets and total expenses to average net assets would be 2.17%3.11% and 3.18%, respectively, without the voluntary management and incentive fee waivers. For the year ended December 31, 2016, the ratios of operating expenses to average net assets and total expenses to average net assets would be 3.60% and 5.15%4.54%, respectively, without the voluntary management and incentive fee waivers.

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)

September 30, 2017March 31, 2018

(in thousands, except share amounts)

 

Information about our senior securities is shown in the following table as of each year ended December 31 since the Company commenced operations, unless otherwise noted. The “—” indicates information which the SEC expressly does not require to be disclosed for certain types of senior securities.

 

Class and Year

 Total Amount
Outstanding(1)
 Asset
Coverage
Per Unit(2)
 Involuntary
Liquidating
Preference
Per Unit(3)
 Average
Market Value
Per Unit(4)
   Total Amount
Outstanding(1)
   Asset
Coverage
Per Unit(2)
   Involuntary
Liquidating
Preference
Per Unit(3)
   Average
Market Value
Per Unit(4)
 

Revolving Credit Facility

            

Fiscal 2017 (through September 30, 2017)

 $91,000  $3,961  $—    N/A 

Fiscal 2018 (through March 31, 2018)

  $140,400   $2,923   $—      N/A 

Fiscal 2017

   124,200    3,175    —      N/A 

Fiscal 2016

 98,300  3,738   —    N/A    98,300    3,738    —      N/A 

Fiscal 2015

 116,200  2,621   —    N/A    116,200    2,621    —      N/A 

Fiscal 2014

 143,200  2,421   —    N/A    143,200    2,421    —      N/A 

Fiscal 2013

 61,400  4,388   —    N/A    61,400    4,388    —      N/A 

Fiscal 2012

 39,100  5,453   —    N/A    39,100    5,453    —      N/A 

Fiscal 2011

 8,600  21,051   —    N/A    8,600    21,051    —      N/A 

 

(1)Total amount of each class of senior securities outstanding at the end of the period presented.
(2)The asset coverage ratio for a class of senior securities representing indebtedness is calculated as our consolidated total assets, less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior securities, divided by senior securities representing indebtedness. This asset coverage ratio is multiplied by one thousand to determine the Asset Coverage Per Unit. In order to determine the specific Asset Coverage Per Unit for each class of debt, the total Asset Coverage Per Unit was divided based on the amount outstanding at the end of the period for each. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, asset coverage was 396.1%292.3%.
(3)The amount to which such class of senior security would be entitled upon the involuntary liquidation of the issuer in preference to any security junior to it.
(4)Not applicable, we do not have senior securities that are registered for public trading.

Note 9. Gemino Healthcare Finance, LLC

We acquired Gemino Healthcare Finance, LLC (d/b/a Gemino Senior Secured Healthcare Finance) (“Gemino”) on September 30, 2013. Gemino is a commercial finance company that originates, underwrites, and manages primarily secured, asset-based loans for small andmid-sized companies operating in the healthcare industry. Our initial investment in Gemino was $32,839. The management team of Geminoco-invested in the transaction and continues to lead Gemino.

Concurrent with the closing of the transaction, Gemino entered into a new, four-year,non-recourse, $100,000 credit facility withnon-affiliates, which was expandable to $150,000 under its accordion feature. Effective March 31, 2014, the credit facility was expanded to $105,000 and again on June 27, 2014 to $110,000. On May 27, 2016, Gemino entered into a new $125,000 credit facility which replaced the previously existing facility. The new facility has similar terms as compared to the previous facility and includes an accordion feature increase to $200,000 and has a maturity date of May 27, 2020.

On December 31, 2013, we contributed our 32,839 units in Gemino to Gemino Senior Secured Healthcare LLC (“Gemino Senior Secured Healthcare”). In exchange for this contribution, we received 19,839 units of equity interests and $13,000 in floating rate secured notes of Gemino Senior Secured Healthcare bearing interest at LIBOR plus 7.50%, maturing on December 31, 2018. However, our financial statements, including our schedule of investments, reflected our investments in Gemino Senior Secured Healthcare on a consolidated basis.

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)

September 30, 2017March 31, 2018

(in thousands, except share amounts)

 

schedule of investments, reflected our investments in Gemino Senior Secured Healthcare on a consolidated basis. On October 28, 2016, Gemino Senior Secured Healthcare was dissolved. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, Gemino’s management team and Solar Senior own approximately 7% and 93% of the equity in Gemino, respectively.

Gemino currently manages a highly diverse portfolio of directly-originated and underwritten senior-secured commitments. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the portfolio totaled approximately $190,153$170,898 of commitments, of which $106,455$109,828 were funded, on total assets of $112,131.$110,157. As of December 31, 2016,2017, the portfolio totaled approximately $186,360$176,332 of commitments, of which $114,386$106,620 were funded, on total assets of $118,490.$110,584. At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the portfolio consisted of 3228 issuers with an average balance of approximately $3,327$3,922 versus 3529 issuers with an average balance of approximately $3,268$3,677 at December 31, 2016.2017. All of the commitments in Gemino’s portfolio are floating-rate, senior-secured,cash-pay loans. Gemino’s credit facility, which isnon-recourse to us, had approximately $77,000$75,000 and $83,000$75,000 of borrowings outstanding at September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively. For the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, Gemino had net income of $1,139$712 and $1,027,$767, respectively, on gross income of $3,111$2,719 and $3,207, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, Gemino had net income of $2,562 and $3,415, respectively, on gross income of $8,723 and $10,340,$2,852, respectively. Due to timing andnon-cash items, there may be material differences between GAAP net income and cash available for distributions. The latest audited financial statements for Gemino were attached to our most recent Form10-K filing with the SEC.

Note 10. Commitments and Contingencies

The Company had unfunded debt and equity commitments to delayed draw and revolving loans, as well as to Gemino. The total amount of these unfunded commitments as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 20162017 is $16,232$29,684 and $13,073,$27,472, respectively, comprised of the following:

 

 September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
   March 31,
2018
   December 31,
2017
 

Gemino Healthcare Finance, LLC

 $5,000  $5,000 

WIRB-Copernicus Group, Inc.

  $8,200   $—   

VetCor Professional Practices LLC

   5,242    6,721 

Gemino Healthcare Finance, LLC*

   5,000    5,000 

Alera Group Intermediate Holdings, Inc

   3,600    4,695 

Edgewood Partners Holdings, LLC

   2,400    —   

MRI Software LLC

   2,274    2,361 

VT Buyer Acquisition Corp. (Veritext)

   1,150    3,450 

MHE Intermediate Holdings, LLC

   811    983 

Engineering Solutions & Products, LLC

   535    1,736 

The Hilb Group, LLC & Gencorp Insurance Group, Inc.

   332    332 

TwentyEighty, Inc

   140    140 

PetVet Care Centers, LLC

 2,670   —      —      1,627 

MRI Software LLC

 2,361   —   

Engineering Solutions & Products, LLC

 1,736  1,736 

Alera Group Intermediate Holdings, Inc

 1,312  3,860 

MHE Intermediate Holdings, LLC

 983   —   

The Hilb Group, LLC & Gencorp Insurance Group, Inc.

 881   —   

Ministry Brands, LLC

 809  1,507    —      427 

VT Buyer Acquisition Corp. (Veritext)

 340  486 

TwentyEighty, Inc

 140   —   

CIBT Holdings, Inc

  —    484 
 

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total Commitments*

 $16,232  $13,073 

Total Commitments

  $29,684   $27,472 
 

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

*The Company controls the funding of the Gemino Healthcare Finance, LLC commitment and may cancel it at its discretion.

As of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, the Company had sufficient cash available and/or liquid securities available to fund its commitments as well as the commitments to FLLP disclosed in Note 11 and Solar Life Science Program LLC (“LSJV”) disclosed in Note 12.

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)

September 30, 2017March 31, 2018

(in thousands, except share amounts)

 

Note 11. First Lien Loan Program LLC

On September 10, 2014, the Company entered into a limited liability company agreement to create FLLP with Voya Investment Management LLC (“Voya”). Voya acts as the investment advisor for several wholly-owned insurance subsidiaries of Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA). The joint venture vehicle, structured as an unconsolidated Delaware limited liability company, is expected to invest primarily in senior secured floating rate term loans to middle market companies predominantly owned by private equity sponsors or entrepreneurs. Solar Senior and Voya have committed to provide $50,750 and $7,250, respectively, of capital to the joint venture. All portfolio decisions and generally all other decisions in respect of the FLLP must be approved by an investment committee of the FLLP consisting of representatives of the Company and Voya (with approval from a representative of each required). On February 13, 2015, FLLP commenced operations. On February 13, 2015, FLLP as transferor and FLLP2015-1, LLC, a newly formed wholly owned subsidiary of FLLP, as borrower entered into a $75,000 senior secured revolving credit facility (the “FLLP Facility”) with Wells Fargo Securities, LLC acting as administrative agent. Solar Senior Capital Ltd. acts as servicer under the FLLP Facility. The FLLP Facility was scheduled to mature on February 13, 2020. The FLLP Facility generally bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus a range of2.25%-2.50%. FLLP and FLLP2015-1, LLC, as applicable, have made certain customary representations and warranties, and are required to comply with various covenants, including leverage restrictions, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar credit facilities. The FLLP Facility also includes usual and customary events of default for credit facilities of this nature. On August 15, 2016, the FLLP Facility was amended, expanding commitments to $100,000 and extending the maturity date to August 16, 2021. There were $79,858$76,691 and $75,941$78,644 of borrowings outstanding as of September 30,March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, and Dec, 31 2016, respectively. As of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, Solar Senior and Voya contributed combined equity capital in the amount of $45,211$42,211 and $47,071,$42,811, respectively. Of the $45,211$42,211 of contributed equity capital at September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company contributed $29,584 in the form of investments and $9,976$7,351 in the form of cash and Voya contributed $5,651$5,276 in the form of cash. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, Solar Senior and Voya’s remaining commitments totaled $11,190$13,815 and $1,599,$1,974, respectively. The Company, along with Voya, controls the funding of FLLP and FLLP may not call the unfunded commitments without approval of both the Company and Voya.

As of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, FLLP had total assets of $125,991$118,365 and $122,225,$121,791, respectively. For the same periods, FLLP’s portfolio consisted of first lien floating rate senior secured loans to 2523 and 2523 different borrowers, respectively. For the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, FLLP invested $7,186$2,624 across 74 portfolio companies. For the three months ended September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, FLLP invested $15,840$12,010 across 36 portfolio companies. Investments sold or prepaid totaled $4,672$429 for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and $495$4,970 for the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017. At September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, the weighted average yield of FLLP’s portfolio was 6.9%7.5% and 6.6%7.3%, respectively, measured at fair value and 6.9%7.5% and 6.5%7.2%, respectively, measured at cost. The latest audited financial statements for FLLP were attached to our most recent Form10-K filing with the SEC.

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)

September 30, 2017March 31, 2018

(in thousands, except share amounts)

 

FLLP Portfolio as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018

 

Description

 Industry Spread
Above
Index(1)
 LIBOR
Floor
 Interest
Rate(2)
 Maturity
Date
 Par
Amount
 Cost Fair
Value(3)
   

Industry

 Spread
Above
Index(1)
 LIBOR
Floor
 Interest
Rate(2)
 Maturity
Date
 Par
Amount
 Cost Fair
Value(3)
 

1A Smart Start LLC

  
Electronic Equipment,
Instruments & Components
 
 
 L+475  1.00 6.08 2/21/22  $7,860  $7,804  $7,860   

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

 L+475  1.00 6.63 2/21/22  $7,820  $7,770  $7,820 

Alera Group Intermediate Holdings, Inc.(4)

 Insurance  L+550  1.00 6.74 12/30/22  3,661  3,628  3,652   Insurance L+550  1.00 7.16 12/30/22  5,063  5,019  5,063 

Alteon Health, LLC (fka Island Medical)(4)

  Health Care Providers & Services L+550  1.00 7.80 9/1/22  4,558  4,519  4,285 

Anesthesia Consulting & Management, LP(4)

  
Health Care Providers &
Services
 
 
 L+525  1.00 6.58 10/31/22  4,963  4,920  4,615   Health Care Providers & Services L+625  1.00 8.24 10/31/22  4,483  4,448  4,483 

Capstone Logistics Acquisition, Inc.(4)

 Professional Services  L+450  1.00 5.74 10/7/21  5,284  5,250  5,244   Professional Services L+450  1.00 6.38 10/7/21  5,284  5,253  5,231 

Confie Seguros Holding II Co.(4)

 Insurance  L+550  1.00 6.74 4/19/22  5,459  5,412  5,389   Insurance L+525  1.00 7.23 4/19/22  5,431  5,389  5,437 

DB Datacenter Holdings, Inc.(4)

 IT Services  L+475  1.00 8.00 7/13/21  5,500  5,458  5,500 

Edgewood Partners Holdings, LLC (Epic)

 Insurance  L+475  1.00 5.98 9/8/24  3,467  3,449  3,449   Insurance L+475  1.00 6.63 9/8/24  4,456  4,437  4,456 

Empower Payments Acquisition, Inc. (RevSpring)(4)

 Professional Services  L+550  1.00 6.83 11/30/23  4,590  4,507  4,590   Professional Services L+450  1.00 6.80 11/30/23  5,985  5,908  5,985 

Falmouth Group Holdings Corp. (AMPAC)(4)

 Chemicals  L+675  1.00 7.99 12/14/21  5,110  5,110  5,110   Chemicals L+675  1.00 8.63 12/14/21  5,018  5,018  5,018 

Island Medical Management Holdings, LLC(4)

  
Health Care Providers &
Services
 
 
 L+550  1.00 6.83 9/1/22  4,581  4,538  4,535 

Kellermeyer Bergensons Services, LLC (KBS)(4)

  
Commercial Services &
Supplies
 
 
 L+500  1.00 6.32 10/29/21  4,426  4,391  4,382   Commercial Services & Supplies L+500  1.00 6.98 10/29/21  4,405  4,374  4,405 

Metamorph US 3, LLC (Metalogix)(4)

 Software   L+750(5)  1.00 8.74 12/1/20  3,987  3,929  2,871 

Metamorph US 3, LLC (Metalogix)(4)*

  Software  L+750(5)  1.00 9.38 12/1/20  4,041  3,896  1,819 

Ministry Brands, LLC(4)

 Software  L+500  1.00 6.24 12/2/22  4,639  4,598  4,604   Software L+500  1.00 6.81 12/2/22  5,020  4,980  5,020 

National Spine and Pain Centers, LLC

  
Health Care Providers &
Services
 
 
 L+450  1.00 5.83 6/2/24  2,993  2,978  2,978   Health Care Providers & Services L+450  1.00 6.80 6/2/24  2,978  2,964  2,933 

Pet Holdings ULC & Pet Supermarket, Inc.

 Specialty Retail  L+550  1.00 6.80 7/5/22  5,123  5,059  5,085   Specialty Retail L+550  1.00 7.19 7/5/22  5,305  5,244  5,305 

PSP Group, LLC (Pet Supplies Plus)(4)

 Specialty Retail  L+475  1.00 6.09 4/6/21  5,312  5,281  5,312   Specialty Retail L+475  1.00 6.63 4/6/21  5,285  5,258  5,285 

QBS Holding Company, Inc. (Quorum)(4)

 Software  L+475  1.00 6.06 8/7/21  3,263  3,242  3,230   Software L+475  1.00 6.52 8/7/21  3,263  3,244  3,246 

Salient Partners, L.P.(4)

 Asset Management  L+850  1.00 9.80 6/9/21  4,874  4,809  4,874   Asset Management L+850  1.00 10.32 6/9/21  4,703  4,647  4,703 

Sarnova HC, LLC

  
Trading Companies and
Distributors
 
 
 L+475  1.00 5.99 1/28/22  4,925  4,888  4,925   Trading Companies and Distributors L+475  1.00 6.63 1/28/22  4,900  4,867  4,900 

Suburban Broadband, LLC (Jab Wireless, Inc.) (4)

  

Wireless
Telecommunication
Services
 
 
 
 L+450  1.00 5.83 3/26/19  8,106  8,034  8,025   Wireless Telecommunication Services  L+650(6)  1.00 12.25 3/26/19  8,106  8,060  8,106 

Telular Corporation

  

Wireless
Telecommunication
Services
 
 
 
 L+425  1.25 5.58 6/24/19  5,830  5,814  5,801   Wireless Telecommunication Services L+425  1.25 6.55 6/24/19  5,655  5,644  5,655 

The Hilb Group, LLC & Gencorp Insurance Group, Inc.(4)

 Insurance  L+475  1.00 6.08 6/24/21  3,983  3,925  3,954   Insurance L+475  1.00 7.05 6/24/21  4,506  4,450  4,506 

Tronair Parent Inc.

 Aerospace & Defense  L+475  1.00 6.06 9/8/23  4,950  4,906  4,925 

VT Buyer Acquisition Corp. (Veritext)(4)

 Professional Services  L+475  1.00 6.08 1/29/22  5,542  5,514  5,514   Professional Services L+475  1.00 7.05 1/29/22  5,913  5,889  5,913 

Wirb-Copernicus Group, Inc.(4)

 Professional Services  L+500  1.00 6.33 8/12/22  5,943  5,895  5,943   Professional Services L+425  1.00 6.14 8/15/22  5,913  5,869  5,883 
       

 

  

 

         

 

  

 

 
       $123,339  $122,367              $117,147 $115,457 
       

 

  

 

         

 

  

 

 

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)

September 30, 2017March 31, 2018

(in thousands, except share amounts)

 

(1)Floating rate instruments accrue interest at a predetermined spread relative to an index, typically the LIBOR or PRIME rate. These instruments are typically subject to a LIBOR or PRIME rate floor.
(2)Floating rate debt investments typically bear interest at a rate determined by reference to either the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR” or “L”) index rate or the prime index rate (PRIME or “P”), and which typically reset monthly, quarterly or semi-annually. For each debt investment we have provided the current interest rate in effect as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018.
(3)Represents the fair value in accordance with ASC Topic 820. The determination of such fair value is not included in the Board’s valuation process described elsewhere herein.
(4)The Company also holds this security on its Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
(5)Spread is 5.50% Cash / 2.0% PIK.
(6)Spread is 4.50% Cash / 2.0% PIK.
*Investment is onnon-accrual status.

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)

September 30, 2017March 31, 2018

(in thousands, except share amounts)

 

FLLP Portfolio as of December 31, 20162017 (audited)

 

Description

 Industry Spread
Above
Index(1)
 LIBOR
Floor
 Interest
Rate(2)
 Maturity
Date
 Par
Amount
 Cost Fair
Value(3)
   

Industry

 Spread
Above
Index(1)
 LIBOR
Floor
 Interest
Rate(2)
 Maturity
Date
 Par
Amount
 Cost Fair
Value(3)
 

1A Smart Start LLC(4)

  
Electronic Equipment,
Instruments & Components
 
 
 L+475  1.00 5.75 2/21/22  $7,920  $7,855  $7,920   Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components L+475  1.00 6.44 2/21/22  $
$
7,840
 
 
 7,787  $7,820 

Alera Group Intermediate Holdings, Inc.(4)

 Insurance  L+550  1.00 6.50 12/30/22  3,456  3,422  3,422   Insurance L+550  1.00 6.85 12/30/22  4,279  4,241  4,257 

Anesthesia Consulting & Management, LP(4)

  
Health Care Providers &
Services
 
 
 L+500  1.00 6.00 10/31/22  5,000  4,951  4,950 

Anesthesia Consulting & Management, LP(4)

  Health Care Providers & Services L+625  1.00 7.94 10/31/22  4,530  4,493  4,258 

Capstone Logistics Acquisition, Inc.(4)

 Professional Services  L+450  1.00 5.50 10/7/21  5,361  5,320  5,308   Professional Services L+450  1.00 6.07 10/7/21  5,284  5,252  5,231 

CIBT Holdings, Inc.(4)

 Professional Services  L+525  1.00 6.25 6/28/22  2,620  2,596  2,594 

Confie Seguros Holding II Co.(4)

 Insurance  L+475  1.00 5.75 4/19/22  5,500  5,447  5,537   Insurance L+525  1.00 6.73 4/19/22  5,445  5,401  5,450 

DB Datacenter Holdings, Inc.(4)

 IT Services  L+475  1.00 5.75 7/13/21  5,500  5,450  5,417 

Edgewood Partners Holdings, LLC (Epic)

  Insurance L+475  1.00 6.14 9/8/24  4,467  4,447  4,444 

Empower Payments Acquisition, Inc. (RevSpring)(4)

 Professional Services  L+550  1.00 6.50 11/30/23  4,625  4,533  4,532   Professional Services L+550  1.00 7.19 11/30/23  4,579  4,499  4,579 

Falmouth Group Holdings Corp. (AMPAC)(4)

 Chemicals  L+675  1.00 7.75 12/14/21  5,486  5,486  5,486   Chemicals L+675  1.00 8.44 12/14/21  5,018  5,018  5,018 

Island Medical Management Holdings, LLC(4)

  Health Care Providers & Services L+550  1.00 7.00 9/1/22  4,570  4,528  4,432 

Kellermeyer Bergensons Services, LLC (KBS)(4)

  
Commercial Services &
Supplies
 
 
 L+500  1.00 6.00 10/29/21  2,438  2,419  2,389   Commercial Services & Supplies L+500  1.00 6.48 10/29/21  4,415  4,381  4,415 

MedRisk, LLC

  
Health Care Providers &
Services
 
 
 L+525  1.00 6.25 3/1/23  3,970  3,934  3,970 

Metamorph US 3, LLC (Metalogix)(4)

 Software  L+650  1.00 7.50 12/1/20  4,000  3,928  2,860   Software  L+750(5)  1.00 9.07 12/1/20  3,976  3,922  2,903 

Ministry Brands, LLC(4)

 Software  L+500  1.00 6.00 12/2/22  2,746  2,719  2,719   Software L+500  1.00 6.38 12/2/22  4,818  4,777  4,818 

Pearl Merger Sub, LLC (PetVet)(4)

 Health Care Facilities  L+475  1.00 5.75 12/17/20  5,390  5,313  5,329 

National Spine and Pain Centers, LLC

  Health Care Providers & Services L+450  1.00 6.19 6/2/24  2,985  2,971  2,963 

Pet Holdings ULC & Pet Supermarket, Inc.

 Specialty Retail  L+550  1.00 6.50 7/5/22  4,538  4,474  4,481   Specialty Retail L+550  1.00 6.84 7/5/22  5,111  5,050  5,086 

PSP Group, LLC (Pet Supplies Plus)(4)

 Specialty Retail  L+475  1.00 5.75 4/6/21  5,353  5,315  5,327   Specialty Retail L+475  1.00 6.32 4/6/21  5,298  5,269  5,298 

QBS Holding Company, Inc. (Quorum)(4)

 Software  L+475  1.00 5.75 8/7/21  3,430  3,404  3,293   Software L+475  1.00 6.13 8/7/21  3,263  3,243  3,238 

Salient Partners, L.P.(4)

 Asset Management  L+850  1.00 9.50 6/9/21  5,154  5,073  5,025   Asset Management L+850  1.00 9.85 6/9/21  4,806  4,745  4,806 

Sarnova HC, LLC

  
Trading Companies and
Distributors
 
 
 L+475  1.00 5.75 1/28/22  4,963  4,919  4,962   Trading Companies and Distributors L+475  1.00 6.32 1/28/22  4,913  4,877  4,913 

Suburban Broadband, LLC (Jab Wireless, Inc.) (4)

  

Wireless
Telecommunication
Services
 
 
 
 L+450  1.00 5.50 3/26/19  8,168  8,060  8,086   Wireless Telecommunication Services  L+650(6)  1.00 8.19 3/26/19  8,067  8,007  8,067 

Telular Corporation

  

Wireless
Telecommunication
Services
 
 
 
 L+425  1.25 5.50 6/24/19  5,063  5,047  5,051   Wireless Telecommunication Services L+425  1.25 5.94 6/24/19  5,743  5,729  5,728 

The Hilb Group, LLC & Gencorp Insurance Group, Inc.(4)

 Insurance  L+500  1.00 6.00 6/24/21  3,814  3,747  3,776   Insurance L+475  1.00 6.44 6/24/21  4,519  4,459  4,519 

Tronair Parent Inc.

 Aerospace & Defense  L+475  1.00 5.75 9/8/23  4,988  4,939  4,963 

VT Buyer Acquisition Corp. (Veritext)(4)

 Professional Services  L+500  1.00 6.00 1/29/22  4,481  4,443  4,459   Professional Services L+475  1.00 6.44 1/29/22  5,926  5,901  5,897 

Wirb-Copernicus Group, Inc.

 Professional Services  L+500  1.00 6.00 8/12/22  5,486  5,434  5,431 

Wirb-Copernicus Group, Inc.(4)

  Professional Services L+500  1.00 6.69 8/15/22  5,928  5,882  5,928 
       

 

  

 

         

 

  

 

 
       $118,228  $117,287              $114,879 $114,068 
       

 

  

 

         

 

  

 

 

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)

September 30, 2017March 31, 2018

(in thousands, except share amounts)

 

(1)Floating rate instruments accrue interest at a predetermined spread relative to an index, typically the LIBOR or PRIME rate. These instruments are typically subject to a LIBOR or PRIME rate floor.
(2)Floating rate debt investments typically bear interest at a rate determined by reference to either the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR” or “L”) index rate or the prime index rate (PRIME or “P”), and which typically reset monthly, quarterly or semi-annually. For each debt investment we have provided the current interest rate in effect as of December 31, 2016.2017.
(3)Represents the fair value in accordance with ASC Topic 820. The determination of such fair value is not included in the Board’s valuation process described elsewhere herein.
(4)The Company also holds this security on its Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
(5)Spread is 5.50% Cash / 2.0% PIK.
(6)Spread is 4.50% Cash / 2.0% PIK.

Below is certain summarized financial information for FLLP as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 20162017 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and 2016:2017:

 

  September 30,
2017
   December 31,
2016 (audited)
   March 31, 2018   December 31, 2017 

Selected Balance Sheet Information for FLLP:

        

Investments at fair value (cost $123,339 and $118,228, respectively)

  $122,367   $117,287 

Investments at fair value (cost $117,147 and $114,879, respectively)

  $115,457   $114,068 

Cash and other assets.

   3,624    4,938    2,908    7,723 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total assets

  $125,991   $122,225   $118,365   $121,791 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Debt outstanding

  $79,858   $75,941   $76,691   $78,644 

Distributions payable

   1,123    981    1,181    1,180 

Payable for investments purchased

   980    —   

Interest payable and other credit facility related expenses

   804    708    916    843 

Accrued expenses and other payables

   178    241    132    170 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total liabilities

  $82,943   $77,871   $78,920   $80,837 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Members’ equity

  $43,048   $44,354   $39,445   $40,954 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total liabilities and members’ equity

  $125,991   $122,225   $118,365   $121,791 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

   Three months
ended
September 30,
2017
   Three months
ended
September 30,
2016
  Nine months
ended
September 30,
2017
  Nine months
ended
September 30,
2016
 

Selected Income Statement Information for FLLP:

      

Interest income

  $2,160   $1,622  $6,260  $4,505 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Service fees*

  $20   $17  $59  $47 

Interest and other credit facility expenses

   786    1,412**   2,229   2,385** 

Other general and administrative expenses

   49    46   89   132 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total expenses

   855    1,475   2,377   2,564 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net investment income

  $1,305   $147  $3,883  $1,941 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Realized gain on investments

   —      —     69   —   

Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   486    (73  (30  302 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   486    (73  39   302 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income

  $1,791   $74  $3,922  $2,243 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)

September 30, 2017

(in thousands, except share amounts)

   Three months ended
March 31, 2018
  Three months ended
March 31, 2017
 

Selected Income Statement Information for FLLP:

   

Interest income

  $2,089  $2,007 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Service fees*

  $19  $20 

Interest and other credit facility expenses

   874   692 

Other general and administrative expenses

   45   (8
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total expenses

   938   704 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net investment income

  $1,151  $1,303 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   (880  (202
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income

  $271  $1,101 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

*Service fees are included within the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations as other income.
**FLLP made an irrevocable election to apply the fair value option of accounting to the FLLP Facility, in accordance with ASC825-10. As such, all expenses related to the amendment of the FLLP Facility were expensed during the periods shown. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, these amounts totaled $822 and $822, respectively.

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)

March 31, 2018

(in thousands, except share amounts)

Note 12. Solar Life Science Program LLC

On February 22, 2017, the Company and Solar Capital Ltd. formed LSJV with an affiliate of Deerfield Management. The Company committed $75,000 to LSJV. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, LSJV has not commenced operations.

Note 13. NorthMill LLC

We acquired 100% of the equity interests of North Mill Capital LLC (“NMC”) on October 20, 2017. NMC is a leading asset-backed lending commercial finance company that provides senior secured asset-backed financings to U.S. basedsmall-to-medium-sized businesses primarily in the manufacturing, services and distribution industries. We invested approximately $51,000 to effect the transaction. Subsequently, the Company contributed 1% of its equity interest in NMC to ESP SSC Corporation. Immediately thereafter, the Company and ESP SSC Corporation contributed their equity interests to NorthMill LLC (“NorthMill”). The Company and ESP SSC Corporation own 99% and 1% of the equity interests of NorthMill, respectively. The management team of NMC continues to lead NMC.

NorthMill currently manages a highly diverse portfolio of directly-originated and underwritten senior-secured commitments. As of March 31, 2018, the portfolio totaled approximately $318,135 of commitments, of which $162,237 were funded, on total assets of $185,814. As of December 31, 2017, the portfolio totaled approximately $283,461 of commitments, of which $151,604 were funded, on total assets of $176,354. At March 31, 2018, the portfolio consisted of 97 issuers with an average balance of approximately $1,675 versus 92 issuers with an average balance of approximately $1,600 at December 31, 2017. NMC has a senior credit facility with a bank lending group for $135,000 which expires on October 20, 2020. Borrowings are secured by substantially all of NMC’s assets. NMC’s credit facility, which isnon-recourse to us, had approximately $127,950 and $116,574 of borrowings outstanding at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, NorthMill had net income of $940 on gross income of $4,892. Due to timing andnon-cash items, there may be material differences between GAAP net income and cash available for distributions. As such, and subject to fluctuations in NorthMill’s funded commitments, the timing of originations, and the repayments of financings, the Company cannot guarantee that NorthMill will be able to maintain consistent dividend payments to us.

Note 13.14. Capital Share Transactions

As of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, 200,000,000 shares of $0.01 par value capital stock were authorized.

Transactions in capital stock were as follows:

 

  Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount 
  Nine months
ended
September 30,
2017
   Year ended
December 31,
2016
   Nine months
ended
September 30,
2017
   Year ended
December 31,
2016
   Three months
ended
March 31, 2018
   Year ended
December 31,
2017
   Three months
ended
March 31, 2018
   Year ended
December 31,
2017
 

Shares sold (less offering costs)

   —      4,490,152   $—     $74,879 

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   8,722    1,544    151    26    2,476    11,719   $43   $204 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Net increase

   8,722    4,491,696   $151   $74,905    2,476    11,719   $43   $204 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)

March 31, 2018

(in thousands, except share amounts)

Note 14.15. 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.

On October 5, 2017,April 3, 2018, the Board declared a monthly distribution of $0.1175 per share payable on November 1, 2017May 2, 2018 to holders of record as of OctoberApril 19, 2017.2018.

On October 24, 2017, the Company announced that it acquired 100% of the equity interests of North Mill Capital LLC (“North Mill”). North Mill is a leading asset-based lending commercial finance company that provides senior secured asset-backed financings to U.S. basedsmall-to-medium-sized businesses primarily in the manufacturing, services, and distribution industries. The Company invested approximately $51,000 to effect the transaction.

On November 2, 2017,May 7, 2018, the Board declared a monthly distribution of $0.1175 per share payable on DecemberJune 1, 20172018 to holders of record as of November 22, 2017.May 23, 2018.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

TheTo the Stockholders and Board of Directors and Stockholders

Solar Senior Capital Ltd.:

Results of Review of Interim Financial Information

We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated statement of assets and liabilities, including the consolidated schedule of investments, of Solar Senior Capital Ltd. (the “Company”)Company) as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the related consolidated statements of operations for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, the related consolidated statement of changes in net assets for the nine-monththree-month period ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, and the related consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine-monththree-month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016. Thesethe related notes (collectively, the consolidated interim financial statementsinformation). Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the responsibility of the Company’s management.consolidated interim financial information for it to be in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We conducted our reviewhave previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). (PCAOB), the consolidated statement of assets and liabilities, including the consolidated schedule of investments, of the Company as of December 31, 2017, the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated February 22, 2018, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying consolidated statement of assets and liabilities, including the consolidated schedule of investments, as of December 31, 2017, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated statement of assets and liabilities, including the consolidated schedule of investments, from which it has been derived.

Basis for Review Results

This consolidated interim financial information is the responsibility of the Company’s management. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our reviews in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. A review of consolidated interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States),PCAOB, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the consolidated interim financial statements referred to above for them to be in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated statement of assets and liabilities, including the consolidated schedule of investments, of Solar Senior Capital Ltd., as of December 31, 2016 and the related consolidated statement of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2016, and in our report dated February 22, 2017, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

/s/ KPMG LLP

New York, New York

November 2, 2017May 7, 2018

Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report.

Some of the statements in this report constitute forward-looking statements, which relate to future events or our future performance or financial condition. The forward-looking statements contained herein involve risks and uncertainties, including statements as to:

 

our future operating results;

 

our business prospects and the prospects of our portfolio companies;

 

the impact of investments that we expect to make;

 

our contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties;

 

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

 

the ability of our portfolio companies to achieve their objectives;

 

our expected financings and investments;

 

the adequacy of our cash resources and working capital; and

 

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

We generally use words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Our actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements for any reason, including any factors set forth in “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this report.

We have based the forward-looking statements included in this report on information available to us on the date of this 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, 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 in the future may file with the SEC, including any annual reports on Form10-K, quarterly reports on Form10-Q and current reports on Form8-K.

Overview

Solar Senior Capital Ltd. (“Solar Senior”, the “Company”, “we” or “our”), a Maryland corporation formed in December 2010, is aclosed-end, externally managed,non-diversified management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). Furthermore, as the Company is an investment company, it continues to apply the guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. In addition, for tax purposes, the Company has elected to be regulatedtreated, and intend to qualify annually, as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).

On February 24, 2011, we priced our initial public offering, selling 9.0 million shares, including the underwriters’ over-allotment, raising approximately $168 million in net proceeds. Concurrent with this offering, Solar Senior Capital Investors LLC, an entity controlled by Michael S. Gross, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Bruce Spohler, our Chief Operating Officer, purchased an additional 500,000 shares through a concurrent private placement, raising another $10 million.

On August 26, 2011, we established a $200 million senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) with Citigroup Global Markets Inc. acting as administrative agent. In connection with the Credit Facility, our wholly-owned subsidiary, SUNS SPV LLC (the “SPV”) was formed. The Credit Facility, as amended, currently has an aggregate of $200 million of commitments available. It can also be expanded up to $600 million. The stated interest rate on the Credit Facility is LIBOR plus 2.00% with no LIBOR floor requirement and the current final maturity date is June 30, 2020. The Credit Facility is secured by all of the assets held by the SPV. Under the terms of the Credit Facility, Solar Senior Capital and the SPV, as applicable, have made certain customary representations and warranties, and are required to comply with various covenants, including leverage restrictions, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar credit facilities. The Credit Facility also includes usual and customary events of default for credit facilities of this nature. The Credit Facility was amended on November 7, 2012, June 30, 2014 and May 29, 2015 to extend maturities and add greater investment flexibility, among other changes.

We invest primarily in privately held U.S. middle-market companies, where we believe the supply of primary capital is limited and the investment opportunities are most attractive. We define “middle market” to refer to companies with annual revenues between $50 million and $1 billion. Our investment objective is to seek to maximize current income consistent with the preservation of capital. We seek to achieve our investment objective by directly and indirectly investing in senior loans, including first lien, unitranche,stretch first lien, and second lien debt instruments, made to private middle-market companies whose debt is rated below investment grade, which we refer to collectively as “senior loans.” We may also invest in debt of public companies that are thinly traded or in equity securities. Under normal market conditions, at least 80% of the value of our net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) will be invested in senior loans. Senior loans typically pay interest at rates which are determined periodically on the basis of a floating base lending rate, primarily LIBOR, plus a premium. Senior loans in which we invest are typically made to U.S. and, to a limited extent,non-U.S. corporations, partnerships and other business entities which operate in various industries and geographical regions. Senior loans typically are rated below investment grade. Securities rated below investment grade are often referred to as “leveraged loans,” “high yield” or “junk” securities, and may be considered “high risk” compared to debt instruments that are rated investment grade. In addition, some of our debt investments are not scheduled to fully amortize over their stated terms, which could cause us to suffer losses if the respective issuer of such debt investment is unable to refinance or repay their remaining indebtedness at maturity. While the Company does not typically seek to invest in traditional equity securities as part of its investment objective, the Company may occasionally acquire some equity securities in connection with senior loan investments and in certain other unique circumstances, such as the Company’s equity investments in Gemino Healthcare Finance, LLC (“Gemino”) and, First Lien Loan Program LLC (“FLLP”) and NorthMill LLC (“NorthMill”).

We invest in senior loans made primarily to private, leveraged middle-market companies with approximately $20 million to $100 million of earnings before income taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”). Our business model is focused primarily on the direct origination of investments through portfolio companies or their financial sponsors. Our direct investments in individual securities will generally range between $5 million and $30 million each, although we expect that this investment size will vary proportionately with the size of our capital base and/or strategic initiatives. In addition, we may invest a portion of our portfolio in other types of investments, which we refer to as opportunistic investments, which are not our primary focus but are intended to enhance our overall returns. These opportunistic investments may include, but are not limited to, direct investments in public companies that are not thinly traded and securities of leveraged companies located in select countries outside of the United States. We may invest up to 30% of our total assets in such opportunistic investments, including loans issued bynon-U.S. issuers, subject to compliance with our regulatory obligations as a BDC under the 1940 Act. Our investment activities are managed by Solar Capital Partners, LLC (“Solar Capital Partners” or “Investment Adviser”) and supervised by our board of directors, a majority of whom arenon-interested, as such term is defined in the 1940 Act. Solar Capital Management, LLC (“Solar Capital Management” or “Administrator”) provides the administrative services necessary for us to operate.

As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Investment Adviser has directly invested approximately $6.6over $7 billion in more than 310325 different portfolio companies since 2006. Over the same period, the Investment Adviser completed transactions with more than 185 different financial sponsors.

Recent Developments

On October 5, 2017,April 3, 2018, the Board declared a monthly distribution of $0.1175 per share payable on November 1, 2017May 2, 2018 to holders of record as of OctoberApril 19, 2017.2018.

On October 24, 2017, the Company announced that it acquired 100% of the equity interests of North Mill Capital LLC (“North Mill”). North Mill is a leading asset-based lending commercial finance company that provides senior secured asset-backed financings to U.S. basedsmall-to-medium-sized businesses primarily in the manufacturing, services, and distribution industries. The Company invested approximately $51 million to effect the transaction.

On November 2, 2017,May 7, 2018, the Board declared a monthly distribution of $0.1175 per share payable on DecemberJune 1, 20172018 to holders of record as of November 22, 2017.May 23, 2018.

Investments

Our level of investment activity can and does vary substantially from period to period depending on many factors, including the amount of debt and equity capital available to middle market companies, the level of merger and acquisition activity for such companies, the general economic environment and the competitive environment for the types of investments we make. As a BDC, we must not acquire any assets other than “qualifying assets” specified in the 1940 Act unless, at the time the acquisition is made, at least 70% of our total assets are qualifying assets (with certain limited exceptions). Qualifying assets include investments in “eligible portfolio companies.” The definition of “eligible portfolio company” includes certain public companies that do not have any securities listed on a national securities exchange and companies whose securities are listed on a national securities exchange but whose market capitalization is less than $250 million.

Revenue

We generate revenue primarily in the form of interest and dividend income from the securities we hold and capital gains, if any, on investment securities that we may sell. Our debt investments generally have a stated term of three to seven years and typically bear interest at a floating rate usually determined on the basis of a benchmark London interbank offered rate (“LIBOR”), commercial paper rate, or the prime rate. Interest on our debt investments is generally payable quarterly but may be monthly or semi-annually. In addition, our investments may providepayment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest. Such amounts of accrued PIK interest are added to the cost of the investment on the respective capitalization dates and generally become due at maturity of the investment or upon the investment being called by the issuer. We may also generate revenue in the form of commitment, origination, structuring fees, fees for providing managerial assistance and, if applicable, consulting fees, etc.

Expenses

All investment professionals of the investment adviserInvestment Adviser and their respective staffs, when and to the extent engaged in providing investment advisory and management services, and the compensation and routine overhead expenses of such personnel allocable to such services, are provided and paid for by Solar Capital Partners. We bear all other costs and expenses of our operations and transactions, including (without limitation):

 

the cost of our organization and public offerings;

 

the cost of calculating our net asset value, including the cost of any third-party valuation services;

the cost of effecting sales and repurchases of our shares and other securities;

 

interest payable on debt, if any, to finance our investments;

 

fees payable to third parties relating to, or associated with, making investments, including fees and expenses associated with performing due diligence reviews of prospective investments and advisory fees;

transfer agent and custodial fees;

 

fees and expenses associated with marketing efforts;

 

federal and state registration fees, any stock exchange listing fees;

 

federal, state and local taxes;

 

independent directors’ fees and expenses;

 

brokerage commissions;

 

fidelity bond, directors and officers errors and omissions liability insurance and other insurance premiums;

 

direct costs and expenses of administration, including printing, mailing, long distance telephone and staff;

 

fees and expenses associated with independent audits and outside legal costs;

 

costs associated with our reporting and compliance obligations under the 1940 Act and applicable federal and state securities laws; and

 

all other expenses incurred by either Solar Capital Management or us in connection with administering our business, including payments under the Administration Agreement that will be based upon our allocable portion of overhead and other expenses incurred by Solar Capital Management in performing its obligations under the Administration Agreement, including rent, the fees and expenses associated with performing compliance functions, and our allocable portion of the costs of compensation and related expenses of our chief compliance officer and our chief financial officer and any administrative support staff.their respective staffs.

We expect our general and administrative operating expenses related to our ongoing operations to increase moderately in dollar terms. During periods of asset growth, we generally expect our general and administrative operating expenses to decline as a percentage of our total assets and increase during periods of asset declines. Incentive fees, interest expense and costs relating to future offerings of securities, among others, may also increase or reduce overall operating expenses based on portfolio performance, interest rate benchmarks, and offerings of our securities relative to comparative periods, among other factors.

Portfolio and Investment Activity

During the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, we invested $18.2$41.6 million across 813 portfolio companies. This compares to investing $21.4$62.5 million in 411 portfolio companies for the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017. Investments sold or prepaid during the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 totaled $26.5$26.0 million versus $20.5$55.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017.

At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, our portfolio consisted of 46 portfolio companies and was invested 80.2%71.1% directly in senior secured loans and 19.8%28.9% in common equity/equity interests/warrants (of which 9.6%8.2% is Gemino, Healthcare Finance, LLC8.1% is FLLP and 10.2%12.5% is First Lien Loan Program LLC)NorthMill, through which the Company indirectly invests in senior secured loans) measured at fair value versus 49 portfolio companies invested 80.3%80.0% in senior secured loans and 19.7%20.0% in common equity/equity interests (of which 10.7%9.6% is Gemino Healthcare Finance, LLC and 8.9%10.4% is First Lien Loan Program LLC)FLLP) at September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, we have one and zero issuers, respectively, onnon-accrual status.

At September 30, 2017, 96.8%March 31, 2018, 95.2% or $356.1 million of our income producing investment portfolio* was floating rate and 3.2% or $11.8 million was fixed rate, measured at fair value. At September 30, 2016, 96.3% or $315.6$398.1 million of our income producing investment portfolio* was floating rate and 3.7%4.8% or $12.2$19.9 million was fixed rate, measured at fair value. At March 31, 2017, 96.5% or $360.0 million of our income producing investment portfolio* was floating rate and 3.5% or $13.1 million was fixed rate, measured at fair value.

*We have included First Lien Loan Program LLC, Gemino Healthcare Finance, LLC and NorthMill LLC as 100%, 100% and 85% floating rate, respectively, within our income producing investment portfolio.

Since the initial public offering of Solar Senior on February 24, 2011 and through September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, invested capital totaled approximately $1.2over $1.3 billion in more than 120over 125 portfolio companies. Over the same period, Solar Senior completed transactions with more than 75 different financial sponsors.

Gemino Healthcare Finance, LLC

We acquired Gemino Healthcare Finance, LLC (d/b/a Gemino Senior Secured Healthcare Finance) (“Gemino”) on September 30, 2013. Gemino is a commercial finance company that originates, underwrites, and manages primarily secured, asset-based loans for small andmid-sized companies operating in the healthcare industry. Our initial investment in Gemino was $32.8 million. The management team of Geminoco-invested in the transaction and continues to lead Gemino.

Concurrent with the closing of the transaction, Gemino entered into a new, four-year,non-recourse, $100.0 million credit facility withnon-affiliates, which was expandable to $150.0 million under its accordion feature. Effective March 31, 2014, the credit facility was expanded to $105.0 million and again on June 27, 2014 to $110.0 million. On May 27, 2016, Gemino entered into a new $125.0 million credit facility which replaced the previously existing facility. The new facility has similar terms as compared to the previous facility and includes an accordion feature increase to $200.0 million and has a maturity date of May 27, 2020.

On December 31, 2013, we contributed our 32,839 units in Gemino to Gemino Senior Secured Healthcare LLC (“Gemino Senior Secured Healthcare”). In exchange for this contribution, we received 19,839 units of equity interests and $13.0 million in floating rate secured notes of Gemino Senior Secured Healthcare bearing interest at LIBOR plus 7.50%, maturing on December 31, 2018. However, our financial statements, including our schedule of investments, reflected our investments in Gemino Senior Secured Healthcare on a consolidated basis. On October 28, 2016, Gemino Senior Secured Healthcare was dissolved. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, Gemino’s management team and Solar Senior own approximately 7% and 93% of the equity in Gemino, respectively.

Gemino currently manages a highly diverse portfolio of directly-originated and underwritten senior-secured commitments. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the portfolio totaled approximately $190.2$170.9 million of commitments, of which $106.5$109.8 million were funded, on total assets of $112.1$110.2 million. As of December 31, 2016,2017, the portfolio totaled approximately $186.4$176.3 million of commitments, of which $114.4$106.6 million were funded, on total assets of $118.5$110.6 million. At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the portfolio consisted of 3228 issuers with an average balance of approximately $3.3$3.9 million versus 3529 issuers with an average balance of approximately $3.3$3.7 million at December 31, 2016.2017. All of the commitments in Gemino’s portfolio are floating-rate, senior-secured,cash-pay loans. Gemino’s credit facility, which isnon-recourse to us, had approximately $77.0$75.0 million and $83.0$75.0 million of borrowings outstanding at September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively. For the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, Gemino had net income of $1.1$0.7 million and $1.0$0.8 million, respectively, on gross income of $3.1$2.7 million and $3.2 million, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, Gemino had net income of $2.6 million and $3.4 million, respectively, on gross income of $8.7 million and $10.3$2.9 million, respectively. Due to timing andnon-cash items, there may be material differences between GAAP net income and cash available for distributions. As such, and subject to fluctuations in Gemino’s funded commitments, the timing of originations, and the repayments of financings, the Company cannot guarantee that Gemino will be able to maintain consistent dividend payments to us.

*We have included First Lien Loan Program LLC and Gemino Healthcare Finance, LLC as 100% floating rate within our income producing investment portfolio.

First Lien Loan Program LLC

On September 10, 2014, the Company entered into a limited liability company agreement to create a First Lien Loan Program (“FLLP”)FLLP with Voya Investment Management LLC (“Voya”). Voya acts as the investment advisor for several wholly-owned insurance subsidiaries of Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA). The joint venture vehicle, structured as an unconsolidated Delaware limited liability company, is expected to invest primarily in senior secured floating rate term loans to middle market companies predominantly owned by private equity sponsors or entrepreneurs. Solar Senior and Voya have committed to provide $50.75 million and $7.25 million, respectively, of capital to the joint venture. All portfolio decisions and generally all other decisions in respect of the FLLP must be approved by an investment committee of the FLLP consisting of representatives of the Company and Voya (with approval from a representative of each required). On February 13, 2015, FLLP commenced operations. On February 13, 2015,

FLLP as transferor and FLLP2015-1, LLC, a newly formed wholly owned subsidiary of FLLP, as borrower entered into a $75.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility (the “FLLP Facility”) with Wells Fargo Securities, LLC acting as administrative agent. Solar Senior Capital Ltd. acts as servicer under the FLLP Facility.    The FLLP Facility was scheduled to mature on February 13, 2020. The FLLP Facility generally bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus a range of2.25%-2.50%. FLLP and FLLP2015-1, LLC, as applicable, have made certain customary representations and warranties, and are required to comply with various covenants, including leverage restrictions, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar credit facilities. The FLLP Facility also includes usual and customary events of default for credit facilities of this nature. On August 15, 2016, the FLLP Facility was amended, expanding commitments to $100.0 million and extending the maturity date to August 16, 2021. There were $79.9$76.7 million and $75.9$78.6 million of borrowings outstanding as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively. As of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, Solar Senior and Voya contributed combined equity capital in the amount of $45.2$42.2 million and $47.1$42.8 million, respectively. Of the $45.2$42.2 million of contributed equity capital at September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company contributed $29.6 million in the form of investments and $10.0$7.3 million in the form of cash and Voya contributed $5.7$5.3 million in the form of cash. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, Solar Senior and Voya’s remaining commitments totaled $11.2$13.8 million and $1.6$2.0 million, respectively. The Company, along with Voya, controls the funding of FLLP and FLLP may not call the unfunded commitments without approval of both the Company and Voya.

As of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, FLLP had total assets of $126.0$118.4 million and $122.2$121.8 million, respectively. For the same periods, FLLP’s portfolio consisted of first lien floating rate senior secured loans to 2523 and 2523 different borrowers, respectively. For the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, FLLP invested $7.2$2.6 million across 74 portfolio companies and $15.8$12.0 million across 36 portfolio companies, respectively. Investments prepaid totaled $4.7$0.4 million and $0.5$5.0 million, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and 2016.2017. At September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, the weighted average yield of FLLP’s portfolio was 6.9%7.5% and 6.6%7.3%, respectively, measured at fair value and 6.9%7.5% and 6.5%7.2%, respectively, measured at cost.

FLLP Portfolio as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 (in thousands)

 

Description

 Industry Spread
Above
Index(1)
 LIBOR
Floor
 Interest
Rate(2)
 Maturity
Date
 Par
Amount
 Cost Fair
Value(3)
   Industry Spread
Above
Index(1)
 LIBOR
Floor
 Interest
Rate(2)
 Maturity
Date
 Par
Amount
 Cost Fair
Value(3)
 

1A Smart Start LLC

  
Electronic Equipment,
Instruments & Components
 
 
 L+475  1.00 6.08 2/21/22  $7,860  $7,804  $7,860    
Electronic Equipment,
Instruments & Components
 
 
 L+475  1.00 6.63 2/21/22  $7,820  $7,770  $7,820 

Alera Group Intermediate Holdings, Inc.(4)

 Insurance  L+550  1.00 6.74 12/30/22  3,661  3,628  3,652    Insurance  L+550  1.00 7.16 12/30/22  5,063  5,019  5,063 

Alteon Health, LLC (fka Island Medical)(4)

   
Health Care Providers &
Services
 
 
 L+550  1.00 7.80 9/1/22  4,558  4,519  4,285 

Anesthesia Consulting & Management, LP(4)

  
Health Care Providers &
Services
 
 
 L+525  1.00 6.58 10/31/22  4,963  4,920  4,615    
Health Care Providers &
Services
 
 
 L+625  1.00 8.24 10/31/22  4,483  4,448  4,483 

Capstone Logistics Acquisition, Inc.(4)

 Professional Services  L+450  1.00 5.74 10/7/21  5,284  5,250  5,244    Professional Services  L+450  1.00 6.38 10/7/21  5,284  5,253  5,231 

Confie Seguros Holding II Co.(4)

 Insurance  L+550  1.00 6.74 4/19/22  5,459  5,412  5,389    Insurance  L+525  1.00 7.23 4/19/22  5,431  5,389  5,437 

DB Datacenter Holdings, Inc.(4)

 IT Services  L+475  1.00 8.00 7/13/21  5,500  5,458  5,500 

Edgewood Partners Holdings, LLC (Epic)

 Insurance  L+475  1.00 5.98 9/8/24  3,467  3,449  3,449    Insurance  L+475  1.00 6.63 9/8/24  4,456  4,437  4,456 

Empower Payments Acquisition, Inc. (RevSpring)(4)

 Professional Services  L+550  1.00 6.83 11/30/23  4,590  4,507  4,590    Professional Services  L+450  1.00 6.80 11/30/23  5,985  5,908  5,985 

Falmouth Group Holdings Corp. (AMPAC)(4)

 Chemicals  L+675  1.00 7.99 12/14/21  5,110  5,110  5,110    Chemicals  L+675  1.00 8.63 12/14/21  5,018  5,018  5,018 

Island Medical Management Holdings, LLC(4)

  
Health Care Providers &
Services
 
 
 L+550  1.00 6.83 9/1/22  4,581  4,538  4,535 

Kellermeyer Bergensons Services, LLC (KBS)(4)

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Commercial Services &
Supplies
 
 
 L+500  1.00 6.32 10/29/21  4,426  4,391  4,382    
Commercial Services &
Supplies
 
 
 L+500  1.00 6.98 10/29/21  4,405  4,374  4,405 

Metamorph US 3, LLC (Metalogix)(4)

 Software   L+750(5)  1.00 8.74 12/1/20  3,987  3,929  2,871 

Metamorph US 3, LLC (Metalogix)(4)*

   Software   L+750(5)  1.00 9.38 12/1/20  4,041  3,896  1,819 

Ministry Brands, LLC(4)

 Software  L+500  1.00 6.24 12/2/22  4,639  4,598  4,604    Software  L+500  1.00 6.81 12/2/22  5,020  4,980  5,020 

National Spine and Pain Centers, LLC

  
Health Care Providers &
Services
 
 
 L+450  1.00 5.83 6/2/24  2,993  2,978  2,978    
Health Care Providers &
Services
 
 
 L+450  1.00 6.80 6/2/24  2,978  2,964  2,933 

Pet Holdings ULC & Pet Supermarket, Inc.

 Specialty Retail  L+550  1.00 6.80 7/5/22  5,123  5,059  5,085    Specialty Retail  L+550  1.00 7.19 7/5/22  5,305  5,244  5,305 

PSP Group, LLC (Pet Supplies Plus)(4)

 Specialty Retail  L+475  1.00 6.09 4/6/21  5,312  5,281  5,312    Specialty Retail  L+475  1.00 6.63 4/6/21  5,285  5,258  5,285 

QBS Holding Company, Inc. (Quorum)(4)

 Software  L+475  1.00 6.06 8/7/21  3,263  3,242  3,230    Software  L+475  1.00 6.52 8/7/21  3,263  3,244  3,246 

Salient Partners, L.P.(4)

 Asset Management  L+850  1.00 9.80 6/9/21  4,874  4,809  4,874    Asset Management  L+850  1.00 10.32 6/9/21  4,703  4,647  4,703 

Sarnova HC, LLC

  
Trading Companies and
Distributors
 
 
 L+475  1.00 5.99 1/28/22  4,925  4,888  4,925    
Trading Companies and
Distributors
 
 
 L+475  1.00 6.63 1/28/22  4,900  4,867  4,900 

Suburban Broadband, LLC (Jab Wireless, Inc.) (4)

  
Wireless
Telecommunication Services
 
 
 L+450  1.00 5.83 3/26/19  8,106  8,034  8,025    
Wireless Telecommunication
Services
 
 
  L+650(6)  1.00 12.25 3/26/19  8,106  8,060  8,106 

Telular Corporation

  
Wireless
Telecommunication Services
 
 
 L+425  1.25 5.58 6/24/19  5,830  5,814  5,801    
Wireless Telecommunication
Services
 
 
 L+425  1.25 6.55 6/24/19  5,655  5,644  5,655 

The Hilb Group, LLC & Gencorp Insurance Group, Inc.(4)

 Insurance  L+475  1.00 6.08 6/24/21  3,983  3,925  3,954    Insurance  L+475  1.00 7.05 6/24/21  4,506  4,450  4,506 

Tronair Parent Inc.

 Aerospace & Defense  L+475  1.00 6.06 9/8/23  4,950  4,906  4,925 

VT Buyer Acquisition Corp. (Veritext)(4)

 Professional Services  L+475  1.00 6.08 1/29/22  5,542  5,514  5,514    Professional Services  L+475  1.00 7.05 1/29/22  5,913  5,889  5,913 

Wirb-Copernicus Group, Inc.(4)

 Professional Services  L+500  1.00 6.33 8/12/22  5,943  5,895  5,943    Professional Services  L+425  1.00 6.14 8/15/22  5,913  5,869  5,883 
       

 

  

 

         

 

  

 

 
       $123,339  $122,367         $117,147  $115,457 
       

 

  

 

         

 

  

 

 

 

(1)Floating rate instruments accrue interest at a predetermined spread relative to an index, typically the LIBOR or PRIME rate. These instruments are typically subject to a LIBOR or PRIME rate floor.
(2)Floating rate debt investments typically bear interest at a rate determined by reference to either the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR” or “L”) index rate or the prime index rate (PRIME or “P”), and which typically reset monthly, quarterly or semi-annually. For each debt investment we have provided the current interest rate in effect as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018.

(3)Represents the fair value in accordance with ASC Topic 820. The determination of such fair value is not included in the Board’s valuation process described elsewhere herein.
(4)The Company also holds this security on its Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
(5)Spread is 5.50% Cash / 2.0% PIK.
(6)Spread is 4.50% Cash / 2.0% PIK.
*Investment is onnon-accrual status.

FLLP Portfolio as of December 31, 20162017 (audited) (in thousands)

 

Description

 Industry  Spread
Above
Index(1)
  LIBOR
Floor
  Interest
Rate(2)
  Maturity
Date
  Par
Amount
  Cost  Fair
Value(3)
 

1A Smart Start LLC

  
Electronic Equipment,
Instruments & Components
 
 
  L+475   1.00  5.75  2/21/22  $7,920  $7,855  $7,920 

Alera Group Intermediate Holdings, Inc.(4)

  Insurance   L+550   1.00  6.50  12/30/22   3,456   3,422   3,422 

Anesthesia Consulting & Management, LP(4)

  
Health Care Providers &
Services
 
 
  L+500   1.00  6.00  10/31/22   5,000   4,951   4,950 

Capstone Logistics Acquisition, Inc.(4)

  Professional Services   L+450   1.00  5.50  10/7/21   5,361   5,320   5,308 

CIBT Holdings, Inc.(4)

  Professional Services   L+525   1.00  6.25  6/28/22   2,620   2,596   2,594 

Confie Seguros Holding II Co.(4)

  Insurance   L+475   1.00  5.75  4/19/22   5,500   5,447   5,537 

DB Datacenter Holdings, Inc.(4)

  IT Services   L+475   1.00  5.75  7/13/21   5,500   5,450   5,417 

Empower Payments Acquisition, Inc. (RevSpring)(4)

  Professional Services   L+550   1.00  6.50  11/30/23   4,625   4,533   4,532 

Falmouth Group Holdings Corp. (AMPAC)(4)

  Chemicals   L+675   1.00  7.75  12/14/21   5,486   5,486   5,486 

Kellermeyer Bergensons Services, LLC (KBS)(4)

  
Commercial Services &
Supplies
 
 
  L+500   1.00  6.00  10/29/21   2,438   2,419   2,389 

MedRisk, LLC

  
Health Care Providers &
Services
 
 
  L+525   1.00  6.25  3/1/23   3,970   3,934   3,970 

Metamorph US 3, LLC (Metalogix)(4)

  Software   L+650   1.00  7.50  12/1/20   4,000   3,928   2,860 

Ministry Brands, LLC(4)

  Software   L+500   1.00  6.00  12/2/22   2,746   2,719   2,719 

Pearl Merger Sub, LLC (PetVet)(4)

  Health Care Facilities   L+475   1.00  5.75  12/17/20   5,390   5,313   5,329 

Pet Holdings ULC & Pet Supermarket, Inc.

  Specialty Retail   L+550   1.00  6.50  7/5/22   4,538   4,474   4,481 

PSP Group, LLC (Pet Supplies Plus)(4)

  Specialty Retail   L+475   1.00  5.75  4/6/21   5,353   5,315   5,327 

QBS Holding Company, Inc. (Quorum)(4)

  Software   L+475   1.00  5.75  8/7/21   3,430   3,404   3,293 

Salient Partners, L.P.(4)

  Asset Management   L+850   1.00  9.50  6/9/21   5,154   5,073   5,025 

Sarnova HC, LLC

  
Trading Companies and
Distributors
 
 
  L+475   1.00  5.75  1/28/22   4,963   4,919   4,962 

Suburban Broadband, LLC (Jab Wireless, Inc.)(4)

  
Wireless
Telecommunication Services
 
 
  L+450   1.00  5.50  3/26/19   8,168   8,060   8,086 

Telular Corporation

  
Wireless
Telecommunication Services
 
 
  L+425   1.25  5.50  6/24/19   5,063   5,047   5,051 

The Hilb Group, LLC & Gencorp Insurance Group, Inc.(4)

  Insurance   L+500   1.00  6.00  6/24/21   3,814   3,747   3,776 

Tronair Parent Inc.

  Aerospace & Defense   L+475   1.00  5.75  9/8/23   4,988   4,939   4,963 

VT Buyer Acquisition Corp. (Veritext)(4)

  Professional Services   L+500   1.00  6.00  1/29/22   4,481   4,443   4,459 

Wirb-Copernicus Group, Inc.

  Professional Services   L+500   1.00  6.00  8/12/22   5,486   5,434   5,431 
       

 

 

  

 

 

 
       $118,228  $117,287 
       

 

 

  

 

 

 

Description

  Industry  Spread
Above
Index(1)
  LIBOR
Floor
  Interest
Rate(2)
  Maturity
Date
  Par
Amount
  Cost  Fair
Value(3)
 

1A Smart Start LLC(4)

   
Electronic Equipment,
Instruments & Components
 
 
  L+475   1.00  6.44  2/21/22  $7,840  $7,787  $7,820 

Alera Group Intermediate Holdings, Inc.(4)

   Insurance   L+550   1.00  6.85  12/30/22   4,279   4,241   4,257 

Anesthesia Consulting & Management, LP(4)

   
Health Care Providers &
Services
 
 
  L+625   1.00  7.94  10/31/22   4,530   4,493   4,258 

Capstone Logistics Acquisition, Inc.(4)

   Professional Services   L+450   1.00  6.07  10/7/21   5,284   5,252   5,231 

Confie Seguros Holding II Co.(4)

   Insurance   L+525   1.00  6.73  4/19/22   5,445   5,401   5,450 

Edgewood Partners Holdings, LLC (Epic)

   Insurance   L+475   1.00  6.14  9/8/24   4,467   4,447   4,444 

Empower Payments Acquisition, Inc. (RevSpring)(4)

   Professional Services   L+550   1.00  7.19  11/30/23   4,579   4,499   4,579 

Falmouth Group Holdings Corp. (AMPAC)(4)

   Chemicals   L+675   1.00  8.44  12/14/21   5,018   5,018   5,018 

Island Medical Management Holdings, LLC(4)

   
Health Care Providers &
Services
 
 
  L+550   1.00  7.00  9/1/22   4,570   4,528   4,432 

Kellermeyer Bergensons Services, LLC (KBS)(4)

   
Commercial Services &
Supplies
 
 
  L+500   1.00  6.48  10/29/21   4,415   4,381   4,415 

Metamorph US 3, LLC (Metalogix)(4)

   Software   L+750(5)   1.00  9.07  12/1/20   3,976   3,922   2,903 

Ministry Brands, LLC(4)

   Software   L+500   1.00  6.38  12/2/22   4,818   4,777   4,818 

National Spine and Pain Centers, LLC

   
Health Care Providers &
Services
 
 
  L+450   1.00  6.19  6/2/24   2,985   2,971   2,963 

Pet Holdings ULC & Pet Supermarket, Inc.

   Specialty Retail   L+550   1.00  6.84  7/5/22   5,111   5,050   5,086 

PSP Group, LLC (Pet Supplies Plus)(4)

   Specialty Retail   L+475   1.00  6.32  4/6/21   5,298   5,269   5,298 

QBS Holding Company, Inc. (Quorum)(4)

   Software   L+475   1.00  6.13  8/7/21   3,263   3,243   3,238 

Salient Partners, L.P.(4)

   Asset Management   L+850   1.00  9.85  6/9/21   4,806   4,745   4,806 

Sarnova HC, LLC

   
Trading Companies and
Distributors
 
 
  L+475   1.00  6.32  1/28/22   4,913   4,877   4,913 

Suburban Broadband, LLC (Jab Wireless, Inc.)(4)

   
Wireless Telecommunication
Services
 
 
  L+650(6)   1.00  8.19  3/26/19   8,067   8,007   8,067 

Telular Corporation

   
Wireless Telecommunication
Services
 
 
  L+425   1.25  5.94  6/24/19   5,743   5,729   5,728 

The Hilb Group, LLC & Gencorp Insurance Group, Inc.(4)

   Insurance   L+475   1.00  6.44  6/24/21   4,519   4,459   4,519 

VT Buyer Acquisition Corp. (Veritext)(4)

   Professional Services   L+475   1.00  6.44  1/29/22   5,926   5,901   5,897 

Wirb-Copernicus Group, Inc.(4)

   Professional Services   L+500   1.00  6.69  8/15/22   5,928   5,882   5,928 
        

 

 

  

 

 

 
        $114,879  $114,068 
        

 

 

  

 

 

 

(1)Floating rate instruments accrue interest at a predetermined spread relative to an index, typically the LIBOR or PRIME rate. These instruments are typically subject to a LIBOR or PRIME rate floor.
(2)Floating rate debt investments typically bear interest at a rate determined by reference to either the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR” or “L”) index rate or the prime index rate (PRIME or “P”), and which typically reset monthly, quarterly or semi-annually. For each debt investment we have provided the current interest rate in effect as of DecemberMarch 31, 2016.2018.
(3)Represents the fair value in accordance with ASC Topic 820. The determination of such fair value is not included in the Board’s valuation process described elsewhere herein.
(4)The Company also holds this security on its Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
(5)Spread is 5.50% Cash / 2.0% PIK.
(6)Spread is 4.50% Cash / 2.0% PIK.

Below is certain summarized financial information for FLLP as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 20162017 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and 2016:2017:

 

  September 30,
2017
   December 31,
2016
(audited)
   March 31,
2018
   December 31,
2017
 

Selected Balance Sheet Information for FLLP (in thousands):

        

Investments at fair value (cost $123,339 and $118,228, respectively)

  $122,367   $117,287 

Investments at fair value (cost $117,147 and $114,879, respectively)

  $115,457   $114,068 

Cash and other assets.

   3,624    4,938    2,908    7,723 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total assets

  $125,991   $122,225   $118,365   $121,791 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Debt outstanding

  $79,858   $75,941   $76,691   $78,644 

Distributions payable

   1,123    981    1,181    1,180 

Payable for investments purchased

   980    —   

Interest payable and other credit facility related expenses

   804    708    916    843 

Accrued expenses and other payables

   178    241    132    170 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total liabilities

  $82,943   $77,871   $78,920   $80,837 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Members’ equity

  $43,048   $44,354   $39,445   $40,954 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total liabilities and members’ equity

  $125,991   $122,225   $118,365   $121,791 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

  Three months
ended
September 30,
2017
   Three months
ended
September 30,
2016
 Nine months
ended
September 30,
2017
 Nine months
ended
September 30,
2016
   Three months
ended
March 31, 2018
 Three months
ended
March 31, 2017
 

Selected Income Statement Information for FLLP (in thousands):

         

Interest income

  $2,160   $1,622  $6,260  $4,505   $2,089  $2,007 
  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Service fees*

  $20   $17  $59  $47   $19  $20 

Interest and other credit facility expenses

   786    1,412**  2,229  2,385**    874  692 

Other general and administrative expenses

   49    46  89  132    45  (8
  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total expenses

   855    1,475  2,377  2,564    938  704 
  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net investment income

  $1,305   $147  $3,883  $1,941   $1,151  $1,303 
  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Realized gain on investments

   —      —    69   —   

Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   486    (73 (30 302    (880 (202
  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   486    (73 39  302 
  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net income

  $1,791   $74  $3,922  $2,243   $271  $1,101 
  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

 

*Service fees are included within the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations as other income.
**

FLLP made an irrevocable election to apply the fair value option

NorthMill LLC

We acquired 100% of the equity interests of North Mill Capital LLC (“NMC”) on October 20, 2017. NMC is a leading asset-backed lending commercial finance company that provides senior secured asset-backed financings to U.S. basedsmall-to-medium-sized businesses primarily in the manufacturing, services and distribution industries. We invested approximately $51 million to effect the transaction. Subsequently, the Company contributed 1% of its equity interest in NMC to ESP SSC Corporation. Immediately thereafter, the Company and ESP SSC Corporation contributed their equity interests to NorthMill. The Company and ESP SSC Corporation own 99% and 1% of the equity interests of NorthMill, respectively. The management team of NMC continues to lead NMC.

NorthMill currently manages a highly diverse portfolio of directly-originated and underwritten senior-secured commitments. As of March 31, 2018, the portfolio totaled approximately $318.1 million of commitments, of which $162.2 million were funded, on total assets of $185.8 million. As of December 31, 2017, the portfolio totaled approximately $283.5 million of commitments, of which $151.6 million were funded, on total assets of $176.4 million. At March 31, 2018, the portfolio consisted of 97 issuers with an average balance of accounting to the FLLP Facility, in accordance with ASC825-10. As such, all expenses related to the amendment of the FLLP Facility were

expensed during the periods shown. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, these amounts totaled $822 and $822, respectively.

approximately $1.7 million versus 92 issuers with an average balance of approximately $1.6 million at December 31, 2017. NMC has a senior credit facility with a bank lending group for $135.0 million which expires on October 20, 2020. Borrowings are secured by substantially all of NMC’s assets. NMC’s credit facility, which isnon-recourse to us, had approximately $128.0 million and $116.6 million of borrowings outstanding at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, NorthMill had net income of $0.9 million on gross income of $4.9 million. Due to timing andnon-cash items, there may be material differences between GAAP net income and cash available for distributions. As such, and subject to fluctuations in NorthMill’s funded commitments, the timing of originations, and the repayments of financings, the Company cannot guarantee that NorthMill will be able to maintain consistent dividend payments to us.

Solar Life Science Program LLC

On February 22, 2017, the Company and Solar Capital Ltd. formed LSJV with an affiliate of Deerfield Management. The Company committed $75.0 million to LSJV. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, LSJV has not commenced operations.

Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of consolidated financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and revenues and expenses during the periods reported. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates. We have identified the following items as critical accounting policies. Within the context of these critical accounting policies and disclosed subsequent events herein, we are not currently aware of any other reasonably likely events or circumstances that would result in materially different amounts being reported.

Valuation of Portfolio Investments

We conduct the valuation of our assets, pursuant to which our net asset value is determined, at all times consistent with GAAP, and the 1940 Act. Our valuation procedures are set forth in more detail below:

The Company conducts the valuation of its assets in accordance with GAAP and the 1940 Act. The Company generally values its assets on a quarterly basis, or more frequently if required. Investments for which market quotations are readily available on an exchange are valued at the closing price on the date of valuation. The Company may also obtain quotes with respect to certain of its investments from pricing services or brokers or dealers in order to value assets. When doing so, management determines whether the quote obtained is sufficient according to GAAP to determine the fair value of the investment. If determined adequate, the Company uses the quote obtained. Debt investments with maturities of 60 days or less shall each be valued at cost plus accreted discount, or minus amortized premium, which is expected to approximate fair value, unless such valuation, in the judgment of the Investment Adviser, does not represent fair value, in which case such investments shall be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the direction of the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”).

Investments for which reliable market quotations are not readily available or for which the pricing sources do not provide a valuation or methodology or provide a valuation or methodology that, in the judgment of the Investment Adviser or the Board does not represent fair value, each shall be valued as follows: (i) each portfolio company or investment is initially valued by the investment professionals responsible for the portfolio investment; (ii) preliminary valuations are discussed with senior management of the Investment Adviser; (iii) independent valuation firms engaged by, or on behalf of, the Board will conduct independent appraisals and review the Investment Adviser’s preliminary valuations and make their own independent assessment for (a) each portfolio investment that, when taken together with all other investments in the same portfolio company, exceeds 10% of estimated total assets, plus available borrowings, as of the end of the most recently completed fiscal

quarter, and (b) each portfolio investment that is presently in payment default; (iv) the Board will discuss the valuations and determine the fair value of each investment in our portfolio in good faith based on the input of the Investment Adviser and, where appropriate, the respective independent valuation firm.

The recommendation of fair value generally considers the following factors among others, as relevant: applicable market yields; the nature and realizable value of any collateral; the portfolio company’s ability to make payments; the portfolio company’s earnings and discounted cash flow; the markets in which the issuer does business; and comparisons to publicly traded securities, among others.

When an external event such as a purchase transaction, public offering or subsequent equity sale occurs, the Company will consider the pricing indicated by the external event to corroborate the valuation. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the 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.

Investments are valued utilizing a market approach, an income approach, or both approaches, as appropriate. However, in accordance with ASC820-10, certain investments that qualify as investment companies in accordance with ASC 946, may be valued using net asset value as a practical expedient for fair value. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities (including a business). The income approach uses valuation approaches to convert future amounts (for example, cash flows or earnings) to a single present amount (discounted). The measurement is based on the value indicated by current market expectations about those future amounts. In following these approaches, the types of factors that we may take into account in fair value pricing our investments include, as relevant: available current market data, including relevant and applicable market trading and transaction comparables, applicable market yields and multiples, security covenants, call protection provisions, the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio company’s ability to make payments, its earnings and discounted cash flows, the markets in which the portfolio company does business, comparisons of financial ratios of peer companies that are public, M&A comparables, and enterprise values, among other factors. When available, broker quotations and/or quotations provided by pricing services are considered as an input in the valuation process. For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, there has been no change to the Company’s valuation approaches or techniques and the nature of the related inputs considered in the valuation process.

Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820 classifies the inputs used to measure these fair values into the following hierarchy:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities, accessible by the Company at the measurement date.

Level 2: Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, or quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or other observable inputs other than quoted prices.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

In all cases, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls is determined based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each investment. The exercise of judgment is based in part on our knowledge of the asset class and our prior experience.

Determination of fair value involves subjective judgments and estimates. Accordingly, the notes to our consolidated financial statements express the uncertainty with respect to the possible effect of such valuations, and any change in such valuations, on our consolidated financial statements.

Valuation of Credit Facility

The Company has made an irrevocable election to apply the fair value option of accounting to the Credit Facility, in accordance with ASC825-10. We believe accounting for the Credit Facility at fair value better aligns the measurement methodologies of assets and liabilities, which may mitigate certain earnings volatility.

Revenue Recognition

The Company records dividend income and interest, adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discount, on an accrual basis. Investments that are expected to pay regularly scheduled interest and/or dividends

in cash are generally placed onnon-accrual status when principal or interest/dividend cash payments are past due 30 days or more and/or when it is no longer probable that principal or interest/dividend cash payments will be collected. Suchnon-accrual investments are restored to accrual status if past due principal and interest or dividends are paid in cash, and in management’s judgment, are likely to continue timely payment of their remaining interest or dividend obligations. Interest or dividend cash payments received on investments may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon management’s judgment. Some of our investments may have contractual PIK interest or dividends. PIK interest and dividends computed at the contractual rate are accrued into income and reflected as receivable up to the capitalization date. PIK investments offer issuers the option at each payment date of making payments in cash or in additional securities. When additional securities are received, they typically have the same terms, including maturity dates and interest rates as the original securities issued. On these payment dates, the Company capitalizes the accrued interest or dividends receivable (reflecting such amounts as the basis in the additional securities received). PIK generally becomes due at the maturity of the investment or upon the investment being called by the issuer. At the point the Company believes PIK is not expected to be realized, the PIK investment will be placed onnon-accrual status. When a PIK investment is placed onnon-accrual status, the accrued, uncapitalized interest or dividends is reversed from the related receivable through interest or dividend income, respectively. The Company does not reverse previously capitalized PIK interest or dividends. Upon capitalization, PIK is subject to the fair value estimates associated with their related investments. PIK investments onnon-accrual status are restored to accrual status if the Company again believes that PIK is expected to be realized. Loan origination fees, original issue discount, and market discounts are capitalized and amortized into income using the interest method or straight-line, as applicable. Upon the prepayment of a loan, any unamortized loan origination fees are recorded as interest income. We record prepayment premiums on loans and other investments as interest income when we receive such amounts. Capital structuring fees are recorded as other income when earned.

The typically higher yields and interest rates on PIK securities, to the extent we invested, reflects the payment deferral and increased credit risk associated with such instruments and that such investments may represent a significantly higher credit risk than coupon loans. PIK securities may have unreliable valuations because their continuing accruals require continuing judgments about the collectability of the deferred payments and the value of any associated collateral. PIK interest has the effect of generating investment income and increasing the incentive fees payable at a compounding rate. In addition, the deferral of PIK interest also increases theloan-to-value ratio at a compounding rate. PIK securities create the risk that incentive fees will be paid to the Investment Adviser based onnon-cash accruals that ultimately may not be realized, but the Investment Adviser will be under no obligation to reimburse the Company for these fees. For the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, capitalized PIK income totaled $0.1$0.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, capitalized PIK income totaled $0.0 million and less than $0.1 million, respectively.

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

We generally measure realized gain or loss by the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the amortized cost basis of the investment, without regard to unrealized appreciation or depreciation previously recognized, but considering unamortized origination or commitment fees and prepayment penalties. The net change in unrealized gain or loss reflects the change in portfolio investment values during the reporting period, including the reversal of previously recorded unrealized gain or loss, when gains or losses are realized. Gains or losses on investments are calculated by using the specific identification method.

Income Taxes

Solar Senior Capital, a U.S. corporation, has elected to be treated, and intends to qualify annually, as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. In order to qualify for taxation as a RIC, the Company is required, among other things, to timely distribute to its stockholders at least 90% of investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code, for each year. Depending on the level of taxable income earned in a given tax year, we may choose to carry forward taxable

income in excess of current year distributions into the next tax year and pay a 4% excise tax on such income, as required. To the extent that the Company determines that its estimated current year annual taxable income will be in excess of estimated current year distributions, the Company accrues an estimated excise tax, if any, on estimated excess taxable income.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In OctoberNovember 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission adopted new rules and amended rules (together, “final rules”) interned to modernize the reporting and disclosure of information by registered investment companies. In part, the final rules amend RegulationS-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 RegulationS-X was August 1, 2017. The Company has evaluated the impact that the adoption of the amendments to RegulationS-X on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures and determined that the adoption of the amendments to RegulationS-X has not had a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In November 2016, FASB issued ASU2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows, which will amendamends FASB ASC 230. The amendments in this Update require that a statement 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 thebeginning-of-period andend-of-period total amounts shown on the statement of cash flows. The amendments in this Update apply to all entities that have restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents and are required to present a statement of cash flows under Topic 230. For public business entities, the amendments arewere effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. The Company is evaluating the impact of ASU2016-18 on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

In December 2016, the FASB issued ASU2016-19, Technical Corrections and Improvements. As part of this guidance, ASU2016-19 amends FASB ASC 820 to clarify the difference between a valuation approach and a valuation technique. The amendment also requires an entity to disclose when there has been a change in either or both a valuation approach and/or a valuation technique. ASU2016-19 is effective on a prospective basis for financial statements issued for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016 on a prospective basis. The Company has evaluated the impact ofadopted ASU2016-192016-18 on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures and determined that the adoption of ASU2016-19 has not had a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.statements and disclosures.

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU2017-08, Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities, which will amend FASB ASC310-20. The amendments in this Update shorten the amortization period for certain callable debt securities held at a premium, generally requiring the premium to be amortized to the earliest call date. For public business entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. The Company is evaluating the impact of ASU2017-08 on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASC 606, Revenue From Contracts With Customers, originally effective for public business entities with annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. On August 12, 2015, the FASB issued an ASU, Revenue From Contracts With Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date, which deferred the effective date of ASC 606 for one year. ASC 606 provides accounting guidance related to revenue from contracts with customers. For public business entities, ASC 606 iswas effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. The Company is evaluating the impact ofhas adopted ASC 606 but does not currently believeand determined that the application of ASC 606 will haveadoption has not had a material impact on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Results comparisons are for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and 2016:2017:

Investment Income

For the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, gross investment income totaled $8.0$9.3 million and $23.1 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, gross investment income totaled $7.0 million and $20.0$7.5 million, respectively. The increase in gross investment income for the year over year three and nine month periods was primarily due to a larger averageour investment in NorthMill, which was not in the portfolio during the year ago three month period. In addition to the portfolio growth from the NorthMill investment, the investment portfolio size and yields increased year over year along with modest yield improvement on the overall portfolio.year.

Expenses

Net expenses totaled $2.3$3.7 million and $6.2$1.8 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, of which $1.2$1.7 million and $3.3$1.0 million, respectively, were gross base management fees and gross performance-based incentive fees and $1.0$1.6 million and $2.7$0.8 million, respectively, were interest and other credit facility expenses. Over the same periods, $0.5$0.0 million and $2.0$0.8 million, respectively, of base management fees were waived and $0.2$0.3 million and $0.4$0.1 million, respectively, of performance-based incentive fees were waived. Administrative services and other general and administrative expenses totaled $0.9$0.7 million and $2.6$0.8 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017. Net expenses totaled $2.5 million and $7.4 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, of which $1.5 million and $4.0 million, respectively, were gross base management fees and gross performance-based incentive fees and $0.9 million and $2.6 million, respectively, were interest and other credit facility expenses. Over the same periods, no base management fees were waived and $0.5 million and $1.1 million, respectively, of performance-based incentive fees were waived. Administrative services and other general and administrative expenses totaled $0.6 million and $1.9 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016. Expenses generally consist of management fees, performance-based incentive fees, administrative services expenses, insurance, legal expenses, directors’ expenses, audit and tax expenses, transfer agent fees and expenses, and other general and administrative expenses. Interest and other credit facility expenses generally consist of interest, unused fees, agency fees and loan origination fees, if any, among others. On an aggregate basis, grossFor the three month periods, the increase in net expenses were relatively stable year over year foris primarily due to higher interest, incentive and management fee expense on a larger, higher yielding portfolio as compared to the three and nine month periods.year ago period.

Net Investment Income

The Company’s net investment income totaled $5.7$5.6 million and $17.0$5.6 million, or $0.35 and $1.06,$0.35, per average share, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017. The Company’s net investment income totaled $4.5 million and $12.7 million, or $0.37 and $1.07, per average share, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016.

Net Realized Gain

The Company had investment sales and prepayments totaling approximately $26.5$26.0 million and $112.0$55.8 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017. Net realized gains (losses) over the same periods were $0.05$(0.0) million and $0.2$0.1 million, respectively. The Company had investment sales and prepayments totaling approximately $20.5 million and $59.5 million, respectively,Net realized losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016. Net realized gains over the same periodsMarch 31, 2018 were $0.01 million and $0.04 million, respectively.de minimis. Net realized gains for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2017 were related to the sale of select assets. Net realized gains for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 were primarily related to partial or complete sales of select investments.

Net Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss)

For the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, net change in unrealized gain (loss) on the Company’s assets and liabilities totaled $0.3$(0.1) million and $0.0 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, net change in unrealized gain on the Company’s assets and liabilities totaled $0.6 million and $5.6$0.2 million, respectively. Net unrealized gainloss for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 is primarily due to appreciationdepreciation in the value of our investments in Metamorph US 3, LLC, First Lien Loan Program LLC and Engineering Solutions & Products,PPT Management Holdings, LLC, among others, partially offset by depreciationappreciation in NorthMill LLC, Trident USA Health Services Advantage Sales and Marketing, Inc. and American Teleconferencing Services, Ltd.,Anesthesia Consulting & Management, LP, among others. Net unrealized gain for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was unremarkable. Net unrealized gain for the three months ended September 30, 2016 is primarily due to appreciation in the value of our investments in American Teleconferencing Services, Inc., Securus Technologies, Inc., Gemino and Global Tel*Link Corporation partially offset by depreciation in FLLP, Hostway Corporation, Metamorph US 3, LLC, Trident USA Health Services and Engineering Solutions & Products, LLC, among others. Net unrealized gain for the nine months ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 is primarily due to appreciation in the value of our investments in Securus Technologies, TwentyEighty, Inc., Gemino, Global Tel*Link Corporation, and American Teleconferencing Services, Inc. and Asurion, LLC,, among others, partially offset by depreciation in Trident USA Health Services, Hostway Corporation, TwentyEighty, Inc. and Metamorph US 3, LLC, Aegis Toxicology Sciences Corporation and nThrive, Inc., among others.

Net Increase in Net Assets From Operations

For the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company had a net increase in net assets resulting from operations of $6.0$5.5 million and $17.2$5.9 million, respectively. For the same periods, earnings per average share were $0.37$0.34 and $1.07, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company had a net increase in net assets resulting from operations of $5.2 million and $18.3 million, respectively. For the same periods, earnings per average share were $0.42 and $1.55,$0.37, respectively.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company’s liquidity and capital resources are generally available through its Credit Facility, through periodicfollow-on equity offerings, as well as from cash flows from operations, investment sales andpre-payments of investments. At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company had $91.0$140.4 million in borrowings outstanding on its Credit Facility and $109.0$59.6 million of unused capacity, subject to borrowing base limits.

In September 2016, the Company closed afollow-on public equity offering of 4.5 million shares of common stock at $16.76 per share raising approximately $75.0 million in net proceeds. In the future, the Company may raise additional equity or debt capital, among other considerations. The primary uses of funds will be investments in portfolio companies, reductions in debt outstanding and other general corporate purposes. The issuance of debt or equity securities will depend on future market conditions, funding needs and other factors and there can be no assurance that any such issuance will occur or be successful.

We currently expect that our liquidity needs will be met with cash flows from operations, borrowings under our Credit Facility, including its accordion feature, as well as from other available financing activities.

Cash Equivalents

We deem certain U.S. Treasury bills, repurchase agreements and other high-quality, short-term debt securities as cash equivalents. The Company makes purchases that are consistent with its purpose of making investments in securities described in paragraphs 1 through 3 of Section 55(a) of the 1940 Act. From time to time, including at or near the end of each fiscal quarter, we consider using various temporary investment strategies for our business. One strategy includes taking proactive steps by utilizing cash equivalents as temporary assets with the objective of enhancing our investment flexibility pursuant to Section 55 of the 1940 Act. More specifically, fromtime-to-time we may purchase U.S. Treasury bills or other high-quality, short-term debt securities at or near the end of the quarter and typically close out the position on a net cash basis subsequent

to quarter end. We may also utilize repurchase agreements or other balance sheet transactions, including drawing down on our credit facilities, as deemed appropriate. The amount of these transactions or such drawn cash for this purpose is excluded from total assets for purposes of computing the asset base upon which the management fee is determined. We held approximately $125$110 million in cash equivalents as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018.

Debt

Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility—On August 26, 2011, the Company established the SPV which entered into the Credit Facility with Citigroup Global Markets Inc. acting as administrative agent. On January 10, 2017, commitments to the Credit Facility, as amended, were increased from $175 million to $200 million by utilizing the accordion feature. ItThe commitments can also be expanded up to $600 million. The stated interest rate on the Credit Facility is LIBOR plus 2.00% with no LIBOR floor requirement and the current final maturity date is June 30, 2020. The Credit Facility is secured by all of the assets held by the SPV. Under the terms of the Credit Facility, Solar Senior Capital and the SPV, as applicable, have made certain customary representations and warranties, and are required to comply with various covenants, including leverage restrictions, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar credit facilities. The Credit Facility also includes usual and customary events of default for credit facilities of this nature. The Credit Facility was amended on November 7, 2012, June 30, 2014 and May 29, 2015 to extend maturities and add greater investment flexibility, among other changes. At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company was in compliance with all financial and operational covenants required by the Credit Facility.

Contractual Obligations

 

   Payments due by Period as of September 30, 2017
(dollars in millions)
 
   Total   Less than
1 year
   1-3 years   3-5 years   More than
5 years
 

Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility(1)

  $91.0   $—     $91.0   $—     $—   
   Payments due by Period as of March 31, 2018
(dollars in millions)
 
   Total   Less than
1 year
   1-3 years   3-5 years   More than
5 years
 

Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility(1)

  $140.4   $—     $140.4   $—     $—   

 

(1)At September 30, 2017, $109.0March 31, 2018, $59.6 million of capacity remained unused.

Information about our senior securities is shown in the following table (in thousands) as of each year ended December 31 since the Company commenced operations, unless otherwise noted. The “—” indicates information which the SEC expressly does not require to be disclosed for certain types of senior securities.

 

Class and Year

 Total Amount
Outstanding(1)
 Asset
Coverage
Per Unit(2)
 Involuntary
Liquidating
Preference
Per Unit(3)
 Average
Market Value
Per Unit(4)
   Total Amount
Outstanding(1)
   Asset
Coverage
Per Unit(2)
   Involuntary
Liquidating
Preference
Per Unit(3)
   Average
Market Value
Per Unit(4)
 

Revolving Credit Facility

            

Fiscal 2017 (through September 30, 2017)

 $91,000  $3,961  $—    N/A 

Fiscal 2018 (through March 31, 2018)

  $140,400   $2,923   $—      N/A 

Fiscal 2017

   124,200    3,175    —      N/A 

Fiscal 2016

 98,300  3,738   —    N/A    98,300    3,738    —      N/A 

Fiscal 2015

 116,200  2,621   —    N/A    116,200    2,621    —      N/A 

Fiscal 2014

 143,200  2,421   —    N/A    143,200    2,421    —      N/A 

Fiscal 2013

 61,400  4,388   —    N/A    61,400    4,388    —      N/A 

Fiscal 2012

 39,100  5,453   —    N/A    39,100    5,453    —      N/A 

Fiscal 2011

 8,600  21,051   —    N/A    8,600    21,051    —      N/A 

 

(1)Total amount of each class of senior securities outstanding at the end of the period presented.
(2)The asset coverage ratio for a class of senior securities representing indebtedness is calculated as our consolidated total assets, less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior securities, divided by senior securities representing indebtedness. This asset coverage ratio is multiplied by one thousand to determine the Asset Coverage Per Unit. In order to determine the specific Asset Coverage Per Unit for each class of debt, the total Asset Coverage Per Unit was divided based on the amount outstanding at the end of the period for each. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, asset coverage was 396.1%292.3%.

(3)The amount to which such class of senior security would be entitled upon the involuntary liquidation of the issuer in preference to any security junior to it.
(4)Not applicable, we do not have senior securities that are registered for public trading.

We have also entered into two contracts under which we have future commitments: the Advisory Agreement, pursuant to which Solar Capital Partners LLC has agreed to serve as our investment adviser, and the Administration Agreement, pursuant to which Solar Capital Management LLC has agreed to furnish us with the facilities and administrative services necessary to conduct ourday-to-day operations and provide on our behalf managerial assistance to those portfolio companies to which we are required to provide such assistance. Payments under the Advisory Agreement are equal to (1) a percentage of the value of our average gross assets and (2) atwo-part incentive fee. Payments under the Administration Agreement are equal to an amount based upon our allocable portion of the Administrator’s overhead in performing its obligations under the Administration Agreement, including rent, technology systems, insurance and our allocable portion of the costs of our chief financial officer and chief compliance officer and their respective staffs. Either party may terminate each of the Advisory Agreement and Administration Agreement without penalty upon 60 days’ written notice to the other. See note 3 to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

On September 10, 2014, FLLP entered into a servicing agreement with the Company. FLLP engaged and retained the Company to provide certain administrative services relating to the facilities, supplies and necessary ongoing overhead support services for the operation of FLLP’s ongoing business affairs in exchange for a fee. Either party may terminate this agreement upon 30 days’ written notice to the other.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

TheFromtime-to-time and in the normal course of business, the Company may make unfunded capital commitments to current or prospective portfolio companies. Typically, the Company may agree to provide delayed-draw term loans or, to a lesser extent, revolving loan or equity commitments. These unfunded capital commitments always take into account the Company’s liquidity and cash available for investment, portfolio and

issuer diversification, and other considerations. Accordingly, the Company had the following unfunded debt and equitycapital commitments to delayed draw and revolving loans as well as to Gemino Healthcare Finance, LLC. The total amount of these unfunded commitments as of September 30, 2017at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016 is $16.2 million and $13.1 million, respectively, comprised of the following:2017, respectively:

 

 September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
   March 31,
2018
   December 31,
2017
 
(in millions)             

Gemino Healthcare Finance, LLC

 $5.0  $5.0 

WIRB-Copernicus Group, Inc.

  $8.2   $—   

VetCor Professional Practices LLC

   5.3    6.7 

Gemino Healthcare Finance, LLC*

   5.0    5.0 

Alera Group Intermediate Holdings, Inc

   3.6    4.7 

Edgewood Partners Holdings, LLC

   2.4    —   

MRI Software LLC

   2.3    2.4 

VT Buyer Acquisition Corp. (Veritext)

   1.2    3.5 

MHE Intermediate Holdings, LLC

   0.8    1.0 

Engineering Solutions & Products, LLC

   0.5    1.7 

The Hilb Group, LLC & Gencorp Insurance Group, Inc.

   0.3    0.4 

TwentyEighty, Inc

   0.1    0.1 

PetVet Care Centers, LLC

 2.7   —      —      1.6 

MRI Software LLC

 2.4   —   

Engineering Solutions & Products, LLC

 1.7  1.7 

Alera Group Intermediate Holdings, Inc

 1.3  3.9 

MHE Intermediate Holdings, LLC

 1.0   —   

The Hilb Group, LLC & Gencorp Insurance Group, Inc.

 0.9   —   

Ministry Brands, LLC

 0.8  1.5    —      0.4 

VT Buyer Acquisition Corp. (Veritext)

 0.3  0.5 

TwentyEighty, Inc

 0.1   —   

CIBT Holdings, Inc

  —    0.5 
 

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total Commitments*

 $16.2  $13.1 

Total Commitments

  $29.7   $27.5 
 

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

*The Company controls the funding of the Gemino Healthcare Finance, LLC commitment and may cancel it at its discretion (also see First Lien Loan Program LLC section in Item 7).

As of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, the Company had sufficient cash available and/or liquid securities available to fund its commitments as well as the commitments to FLLP and LSJV disclosed earlier.

In the normal course of its business, we invest or trade in various financial instruments and may enter into various investment activities withoff-balance sheet risk, which may include forward foreign currency contracts. Generally, these financial instruments represent future commitments to purchase or sell other financial instruments at specific terms at future dates. These financial instruments contain varying degrees ofoff-balance

sheet risk whereby changes in the market value or our satisfaction of the obligations may exceed the amount recognized in our Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Distributions

The following table reflects the cash distributions per share on our common stock for the two most recent fiscal years and the current fiscal year to date:

 

Date Declared

  Record Date   Payment Date   Amount 

Fiscal 2017

      

November 2, 2017

   November 22, 2017    December 1, 2017   $0.1175 

October 5, 2017

   October 19, 2017    November 1, 2017    0.1175 

September 14, 2017

   September 22, 2017    October 3, 2017    0.1175 

August 1, 2017

   August 17, 2017    August 31, 2017    0.1175 

July 6, 2017

   July 20, 2017    August 1, 2017    0.1175 

June 7, 2017

   June 22, 2017    July 6, 2017    0.1175 

May 2, 2017

   May 18, 2017    June 2, 2017    0.1175 

April 6, 2017

   April 20, 2017    May 2, 2017    0.1175 

February 22, 2017

   March 23, 2017    April 4, 2017    0.1175 

February 7, 2017

   February 23, 2017    March 1, 2017    0.1175 

January 5, 2017

   January 19, 2017    February 1, 2017    0.1175 
      

 

 

 

YTD Total (2017)

      $1.2925 
      

 

 

 

Fiscal 2016

      

December 8, 2016

   December 22, 2016    January 4, 2017   $0.1175 

November 2, 2016

   November 23, 2016    December 1, 2016    0.1175 

October 5, 2016

   October 20, 2016    November 1, 2016    0.1175 

September 12, 2016

   September 22, 2016    October 4, 2016    0.1175 

August 2, 2016

   August 18, 2016    September 1, 2016    0.1175 

July 7, 2016

   July 21, 2016    August 2, 2016    0.1175 

June 7, 2016

   June 23, 2016    July 1, 2016    0.1175 

May 3, 2016

   May 19, 2016    June 2, 2016    0.1175 

April 7, 2016

   April 21, 2016    May 3, 2016    0.1175 

February 24, 2016

   March 24, 2016    April 1, 2016    0.1175 

February 4, 2016

   February 18, 2016    March 2, 2016    0.1175 

January 7, 2016

   January 21, 2016    February 2, 2016    0.1175 
      

 

 

 

Total (2016)

      $1.41 
      

 

 

 

Fiscal 2015

      

December 2, 2015

   December 17, 2015    January 5, 2016   $0.1175 

November 3, 2015

   November 19, 2015    December 1, 2015    0.1175 

October 7, 2015

   October 22, 2015    November 3, 2015    0.1175 

September 9, 2015

   September 24, 2015    October 1, 2015    0.1175 

August 4, 2015

   August 20, 2015    September 1, 2015    0.1175 

July 8, 2015

   July 23, 2015    July 31, 2015    0.1175 

June 9, 2015

   June 25, 2015    July 1, 2015    0.1175 

May 5, 2015

   May 21, 2015    June 2, 2015    0.1175 

April 9, 2015

   April 23, 2015    May 1, 2015    0.1175 

February 25, 2015

   March 19, 2015    April 2, 2015    0.1175 

February 3, 2015

   February 19, 2015    February 27, 2015    0.1175 

January 8, 2015

   January 22, 2015    January 30, 2015    0.1175 
      

 

 

 

Total (2015)

      $1.41 
      

 

 

 

Date Declared

  

Record Date

  

Payment Date

  Amount 

Fiscal 2018

      

May 7, 2018

  May 23, 2018  June 1, 2018  $0.1175 

April 3, 2018

  April 19, 2018  May 2, 2018   0.1175 

February 22, 2018

  March 22, 2018  April 3, 2018   0.1175 

February 7, 2018

  February 22, 2018  March 1, 2018   0.1175 

January 5, 2018

  January 18, 2018  January 31, 2018   0.1175 
      

 

 

 

YTD Total (2018)

      $0.5875 
      

 

 

 

Fiscal 2017

      

December 7, 2017

  December 21, 2017  January 4, 2018  $0.1175 

November 2, 2017

  November 22, 2017  December 1, 2017   0.1175 

October 5, 2017

  October 19, 2017  November 1, 2017   0.1175 

September 14, 2017

  September 22, 2017  October 3, 2017   0.1175 

August 1, 2017

  August 17, 2017  August 31, 2017   0.1175 

July 6, 2017

  July 20, 2017  August 1, 2017   0.1175 

June 7, 2017

  June 22, 2017  July 6, 2017   0.1175 

May 2, 2017

  May 18, 2017  June 2, 2017   0.1175 

April 6, 2017

  April 20, 2017  May 2, 2017   0.1175 

February 22, 2017

  March 23, 2017  April 4, 2017   0.1175 

February 7, 2017

  February 23, 2017  March 1, 2017   0.1175 

January 5, 2017

  January 19, 2017  February 1, 2017   0.1175 
      

 

 

 

Total (2017)

      $1.41 
      

 

 

 

Fiscal 2016

      

December 8, 2016

  December 22, 2016  January 4, 2017  $0.1175 

November 2, 2016

  November 23, 2016  December 1, 2016   0.1175 

October 5, 2016

  October 20, 2016  November 1, 2016   0.1175 

September 12, 2016

  September 22, 2016  October 4, 2016   0.1175 

August 2, 2016

  August 18, 2016  September 1, 2016   0.1175 

July 7, 2016

  July 21, 2016  August 2, 2016   0.1175 

June 7, 2016

  June 23, 2016  July 1, 2016   0.1175 

May 3, 2016

  May 19, 2016  June 2, 2016   0.1175 

April 7, 2016

  April 21, 2016  May 3, 2016   0.1175 

February 24, 2016

  March 24, 2016  April 1, 2016   0.1175 

February 4, 2016

  February 18, 2016  March 2, 2016   0.1175 

January 7, 2016

  January 21, 2016  February 2, 2016   0.1175 
      

 

 

 

Total (2016)

      $1.41 
      

 

 

 

Tax characteristics of all distributions will be reported to shareholders on Form 1099 after the end of the calendar year. Future distributions, if any, will be determined by our Board. We expect that our distributions to stockholders will generally be from accumulated net investment income, from net realized capital gains ornon-taxable return of capital, if any, as applicable.

We have elected to be taxed as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. To maintain our RIC status, we must distribute 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, out of the assets legally available for distribution. In addition, although we

currently intend to distribute realized net capital gains (i.e., net long-term capital gains in excess of short-term capital losses), if any, at least annually, out of the assets legally available for such distributions, we may in the future decide to retain such capital gains for investment.

We maintain an “opt out” dividend reinvestment plan for our common stockholders. As a result, if we declare a distribution, then stockholders’ cash distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional shares of our common stock, unless they specifically “opt out” of the dividend reinvestment plan so as to receive cash distributions.

We may not be able to achieve operating results that will allow us to make distributions at a specific level or to increase the amount of these distributions from time to time. In addition, due to the asset coverage test applicable to us as a business development company, we may in the future be limited in our ability to make distributions. Also, our revolving credit facility may limit our ability to declare distributions if we default under certain provisions. If we do not distribute a certain percentage of our income annually, we will suffer adverse tax consequences, including possible loss of the tax benefits available to us as a regulated investment company. In addition, in accordance with GAAP and tax regulations, we include in income certain amounts that we have not yet received in cash, such as contractualpayment-in-kind interest, which represents contractual interest added to the loan balance that becomes due at the end of the loan term, or the accrual of original issue or market discount. Since we may recognize income before or without receiving cash representing such income, we may have difficulty meeting the requirement to distribute at least 90% of our investment company taxable income to obtain tax benefits as a regulated investment company.

With respect to the distributions to stockholders, income from origination, structuring, closing and certain other upfront fees associated with investments in portfolio companies are treated as taxable income and accordingly, distributed to stockholders. For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2016, 14.1%2017, 5.4% and 10.9%11.8% of distributions were funded from the waiver of management and incentive fees.

Related Parties

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

 

We have entered into the Advisory Agreement with Solar Capital Partners. Mr. Gross, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Mr. Spohler, our Chief Operating Officer and board member, are managing members and senior investment professionals of, and have financial and controlling interests in, the Investment Adviser. In addition, Mr. Peteka, our Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Solar Capital Partners.

 

The Administrator provides us with the office facilities and administrative services necessary to conductday-to-day operations pursuant to our Administration Agreement. We reimburse the Administrator for the allocable portion of overhead and other expenses incurred by it in performing its obligations under the Administration Agreement, including rent, the fees and expenses associated with performing compliance functions, and the compensation of our chief compliance officer, our chief financial officer and any administrative support staff.their respective staffs.

We have entered into a license agreement with the Investment Adviser, pursuant to which the Investment Adviser has granted us anon-exclusive, royalty-free license to use the name “Solar Capital.”

The Investment Adviser may also manage other funds in the future that may have investment mandates that are similar, in whole and in part, with ours. For example, the Investment Adviser presently serves as investment adviser to Solar Capital Ltd., a publicly traded BDC, which focuses on investing in senior secured loans,

including unitranche loans, mezzanine loans and equity securities. In addition, Michael S. Gross, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Bruce Spohler, our Chief Operating Officer, and Richard L. Peteka, our Chief Financial Officer, serve in similar capacities for Solar Capital Ltd. The Investment Adviser and certain investment advisory affiliates may determine that an investment is appropriate for us and for one or more of those other funds. In such event, depending on the availability of such investment and other appropriate factors, the Investment Adviser or its affiliates may determine that we should investside-by-side with one or more other funds. Any such investments will be made only to the extent permitted by applicable law and interpretive positions of the SEC and its staff, and consistent with the Investment Adviser’s allocation procedures.

Related party transactions may occur betweenamong Solar Senior Capital Ltd. and Gemino, Healthcare Finance, LLC, between Solar Senior Capital Ltd. and First Lien Loan Program LLC, between Solar Senior Capital Ltd. and Solar Life Science Program LLC and between Solar Senior Capital Ltd.FLLP, NorthMill and FLLP2015-1, LLC. These transactions may occur in the normal course of business. No administrative fees are paid to Solar Capital Partners by Gemino, Healthcare Finance, LLC, Solar Life Science Program LLCNorthMill or First Lien Loan Program LLC.FLLP.

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

 

Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates. During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, most of the investments in our portfolio had floating interest rates. Our loans are primarily based on floating LIBOR and typically have durations of one to three months after which they reset to current market interest rates. Most of our loans to portfolio companies have LIBOR floors. The Company also has a revolving credit facility that is based on floating LIBOR and commercial paper rates. Assuming no changes to our balance sheet as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and no new defaults by portfolio companies, a hypotheticalone-quarter of one percent decrease in LIBOR on our floating rate assets and liabilities would decrease our net investment income per average share by approximately twothree cents per average share over the next twelve months. Assuming no changes to our balance sheet as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and no new defaults by portfolio companies, a hypothetical one percent increase in LIBOR on our floating rate assets and liabilities would increase our net investment income per average share by approximately teneight cents per average share over the next twelve months. However, we may hedge against interest rate fluctuations fromtime-to-time by using standard hedging instruments such as futures, options and forward contracts subject to the requirements of the 1940 Act. While hedging activities may insulate us against adverse changes in interest rates, they may also limit our ability to participate in any benefits of certain changes in interest rates with respect to our portfolio of investments.

 

Increase (Decrease) in LIBOR

   (0.25%)  1.00   (0.25%)  1.00

Increase (Decrease) in Net Investment Income Per Share Per Year

  $(0.02 $0.10   $(0.03 $0.08 

 

Item 4.Controls and Procedures

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 (the end of the period covered by this report), we, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule13a-15(e) of the 1934 Act). Based on that evaluation, our

management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that 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. However, in evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of such possible controls and procedures.

(b) Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting

Management has not identified any change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the thirdfirst quarter of 20172018 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.Legal Proceedings

We, Solar Capital Management, LLC and Solar Capital Partners, LLC are not currently subject to any material pending legal proceedings threatened against us. From time to time, we may be a party to certain legal proceedings incidental to the normal course of our business including the enforcement of our rights under contracts with our portfolio companies. While the outcome of these legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not expect that these proceedings will have a material effect upon our business, financial condition or results of operations beyond what has been disclosed with these financial statements.

 

Item 1A.Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in “Risk Factors” in the October 5, 2017March 21, 2018 filing of our Registration Statement on FormN-2, which could materially affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results. The risks described in our Registration Statement on FormN-2 are not the only risks facing our Company. 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.

 

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

We did not engage in unregistered sales of securities during the quarter ended September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018.

 

Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

 

Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

 

Item 5.Other Information

None.

Item 6.6. Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed as part of this report or hereby incorporated by reference to exhibits previously filed with the SEC:

 

Exhibit

Number

  

Description

  3.1  Articles of Amendment and Restatement(1)
  3.2  Amended and Restated Bylaws(1)
  4.1  Form of Common Stock Certificate(1)
10.1  Dividend Reinvestment Plan(1)
10.2  First Amended and Restated Investment Advisory and Management Agreement by and between Registrant and Solar Capital Partners, LLC(7)
10.3  Form of Custody Agreement(4)
10.4  Amended and Restated Administration Agreement by and between Registrant and Solar Capital Management, LLC(4)
10.5  Form of Indemnification Agreement by and between Registrant and each of its directors(1)
10.6  Trademark License Agreement by and between Registrant and Solar Capital Partners, LLC(1)
10.7  Form of Share Purchase Agreement by and between Registrant and Solar Senior Capital Investors, LLC(1)
10.8  Form of Amendment No. 1 to Share Purchase Agreement by and between Registrant and Solar Senior Capital Investors, LLC(2)
10.9  Form of Contribution Agreement, dated as of August  26, 2011, by and between SUNS SPV LLC, as the contributee, and Solar Senior Capital Ltd., as the contributor(3)
10.10  Form of Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of August 26, 2011 (as amended through May  29, 2015), by and among the Registrant, as the servicer and the transferor, SUNS SPV LLC, as the borrower, each of the conduit lenders from time to time party thereto, each of the liquidity banks from time to time party thereto, each of the lender agents from time to time party thereto, Citibank, N.A., as the administrative agent and collateral agent, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as the account bank, the backup servicer and the collateral custodian(5)
10.11  Fourth Amendment to the Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of May  29, 2015 by and among the Registrant, as the transferor and the servicer, SUNS SPV LLC, as the borrower, Citibank, N.A., as the administrative agent and collateral agent, each of the conduit lenders from time to time party thereto, each of the lender agents from time to time party thereto, each of the liquidity banks from time to time party thereto, each of the institutional lenders from time to time party thereto, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as the account bank, the collateral custodian and the backup servicer(5)
10.12  Form of Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated as of September  10, 2014, by and among the Registrant, Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company, ReliaStar Life Insurance Company, and Voya Insurance and Annuity Company, by and through Voya Investment Management LLC, as agent and investment manager(6)
10.13  Form of Solar Life Science Program LLC Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated as of February  22, 2017, by and between Solar Capital Ltd., Solar Senior Capital Ltd. and Deerfield Solar Holdings LLC(8)
11.1  Computation of Per Share Earnings (included in the notes to the financial statements contained in this report)

Exhibit

Number

  

Description

31.1  Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.*
31.2  Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.*
32.1  Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
32.2  Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*

 

(1)Previously filed in connection with Solar Senior Capital Ltd.’s registration statement on FormN-2 (FileNo. 333-171330) filed on February 14, 2011.
(2)Previously filed in connection with Solar Senior Capital Ltd.’s report on Form10-K filed on February 22, 2012.
(3)Previously filed in connection with Solar Senior Capital Ltd.’s report on Form8-K filed on August 31, 2011.
(4)Previously filed in connection with Solar Senior Capital Ltd.’s report on Form10-K filed on February 25, 2014.
(5)Previously filed in connection with Solar Senior Capital Ltd.’s report on Form10-Q filed on August 4, 2015.
(6)Previously filed in connection with Solar Senior Capital Ltd.’s report on Form10-Q filed on November 4, 2014.
(7)Previously filed in connection with Solar Senior Capital Ltd.’s report on Form10-Q filed on August 2, 2016.
(8)Previously filed in connection with Solar Senior Capital Ltd.’s report on Form10-Q filed on May 2, 2017.
*Filed herewith.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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 on November 2, 2017.May 7, 2018.

 

SOLAR SENIOR CAPITAL LTD.

By:

 

/s/    MICHAEL S. GROSS

 

Michael S. Gross

Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

By:

 

/s/    RICHARD L. PETEKA

 

Richard L. Peteka

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

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