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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended June 30,December 31, 2021

OR

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

For the transition period from                     to

Commission file number: 814-00704

GLADSTONE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE83-0423116

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

1521 WESTBRANCH DRIVE, SUITE 100

22102
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA

22102(Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

(703) 287-5800

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)

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

Title of Each Class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common Stock, $0.001 par value per shareGAINThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
5.00% Notes due 2026
6.375% Series E Cumulative Term Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value per shareGAINNGAINLThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
4.875% Notes due 2028
5.00% Notes due 2026, $25.00 par value per noteGAINZGAINNThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No

o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes o No

o

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

Large accelerated fileroAccelerated filero
Non-accelerated filerxSmaller reporting company
o
Emerging growth companyo

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

o

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

x

The number of shares of the issuer’s Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share, outstanding as of July 30, 2021February 7, 2022 was 33,205,023.



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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
GLADSTONE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

(UNAUDITED)

   June 30,
2021
  March 31,
2021
 

ASSETS

   

Investments at fair value

   

Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments (Cost of $307,652 and $297,400, respectively)

  $325,375  $298,222 

Affiliate investments (Cost of $328,650 and $341,651, respectively)

   324,185   307,977 

Control investments (Cost of $24,512 and $24,512, respectively)

   29,034   27,630 

Cash and cash equivalents

   26,796   2,062 

Restricted cash and cash equivalents

   481   336 

Interest receivable

   2,563   3,369 

Due from administrative agent

   1,823   1,164 

Deferred financing costs, net

   1,299   1,359 

Other assets, net

   1,636   1,612 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

  $713,192  $643,731 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

   

Borrowings:

   

Line of credit at fair value (Cost of $41,900 and $22,400, respectively)

  $41,900  $22,400 

Notes payable, net

   124,057   123,883 

Secured borrowing

   5,096   5,096 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total borrowings

   171,053   151,379 

Mandatorily redeemable preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share, $25.00 liquidation preference per share; 5,990,000 shares authorized; 3,774,853 shares issued and outstanding, net

   92,332   92,209 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

   1,464   563 

Interest payable

   1,162   591 

Fees due to Adviser(A)

   25,409   15,664 

Fee due to Administrator(A)

   671   577 

Other liabilities

   563   384 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

  $292,654  $261,367 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies(B)

   

NET ASSETS

  $420,538  $382,364 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS

   

Common stock, $0.001 par value per share, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 33,205,023 shares issued and outstanding

  $33  $33 

Capital in excess of par value

   400,223   400,796 

Cumulative net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments

   17,780   (29,734

(Overdistributed) underdistributed net investment income

   (7,190  2,592 

Accumulated net realized gain in excess of distributions

   9,692   8,677 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total distributable earnings

   20,282   (18,465
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

  $420,538  $382,364 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE

  $12.66  $11.52 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(A)

Refer to Note 4 — Related Party Transactions in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

(B)

Refer to Note 10 — Commitments and Contingencies in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.


December 31,
2021
March 31,
2021
ASSETS
Investments at fair value
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments (Cost of $385,819 and $297,400, respectively)
$424,918 $298,222 
Affiliate investments (Cost of $289,737 and $341,651, respectively)
275,820 307,977 
Control investments (Cost of $620 and $24,512, respectively)
 27,630 
Cash and cash equivalents27,950 2,062 
Restricted cash and cash equivalents694 336 
Interest receivable2,755 3,369 
Due from administrative agent1,807 1,164 
Deferred financing costs, net1,030 1,359 
Other assets, net1,121 1,612 
TOTAL ASSETS$736,095 $643,731 
LIABILITIES
Borrowings:
Line of credit at fair value (Cost of $0 and $22,400, respectively)
$ $22,400 
Notes payable, net255,939 123,883 
Secured borrowing5,096 5,096 
Total borrowings261,035 151,379 
Mandatorily redeemable preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share, $25.00 liquidation preference per share; 0 and 5,990,000 shares authorized; 0 and 3,774,853 shares issued and outstanding, respectively, net
 92,209 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses1,346 563 
Interest payable2,263 591 
Fees due to Adviser(A)
29,605 15,664 
Fee due to Administrator(A)
537 577 
Other liabilities720 384 
TOTAL LIABILITIES$295,506 $261,367 
Commitments and contingencies(B)
NET ASSETS$440,589 $382,364 
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS
Common stock, $0.001 par value per share, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 33,205,023 shares issued and outstanding
$33 $33 
Capital in excess of par value397,950 400,796 
Cumulative net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments25,182 (29,734)
(Overdistributed) underdistributed net investment income(9,022)2,592 
Accumulated net realized gain in excess of distributions26,446 8,677 
Total distributable earnings42,606 (18,465)
TOTAL NET ASSETS$440,589 $382,364 
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE$13.27 $11.52 
(A)Refer to Note 4 — Related Party Transactions in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(B)Refer to Note 10 — Commitments and Contingencies in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

(UNAUDITED)

   Three Months Ended June 30, 
       2021          2020     

INVESTMENT INCOME

   

Interest income

   

Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments

  $6,877  $5,964 

Affiliate investments

   8,831   4,348 

Control investments

   284   209 

Cash and cash equivalents

   —     4 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total interest income

   15,992   10,525 

Dividend income

   

Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments

   2   —   
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total dividend income

   2   —   

Success fee income

   

Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments

   —     182 

Affiliate investments

   2,032   —   
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total success fee income

   2,032   182 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total investment income

   18,026   10,707 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

EXPENSES

   

Base management fee(A)

   3,320   2,856 

Loan servicing fee(A)

   1,868   1,709 

Incentive fee(A)

   12,248   (754

Administration fee(A)

   399   446 

Interest expense on borrowings

   2,300   917 

Dividends on mandatorily redeemable preferred stock

   1,504   2,102 

Amortization of deferred financing costs and discounts

   456   374 

Professional fees

   306   571 

Other general and administrative expenses

   1,048   757 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Expenses before credits from Adviser

   23,449   8,978 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Credits to base management fee – loan servicing fee(A)

   (1,868  (1,709

Credits to fees from Adviser—other(A)

   (1,251  (735
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total expenses, net of credits to fees

   20,330   6,534 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

NET INVESTMENT (LOSS) INCOME

   (2,304  4,173 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

   

Net realized gain (loss):

   

Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments

   143   13 

Affiliate investments

   1,786   740 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total net realized gain

   1,929   753 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation):

   

Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments

   16,902   (8,938

Affiliate investments

   29,208   1,358 

Control investments

   1,404   2,693 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   47,514   (4,887
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   49,443   (4,134
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

  $47,139  $39 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(A)

Refer to Note 4 — Related Party Transactions in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.


Three Months Ended December 31,Nine Months Ended December 31,

2021202020212020
INVESTMENT INCOME
Interest income
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments$8,240 $6,804 $22,524 $19,782 
Affiliate investments5,100 5,123 20,609 14,087 
Control investments3 220 500 639 
Cash and cash equivalents1 1 
Total interest income13,344 12,148 43,634 34,513 
Dividend income
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments 908 3 908 
Affiliate investments 4,127 1,589 4,127 
Total dividend income 5,035 1,592 5,035 
Success fee income
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments 189 1,650 371 
Affiliate investments3,398 — 6,430 — 
Total success fee income3,398 189 8,080 371 
Total investment income16,742 17,372 53,306 39,919 
EXPENSES
Base management fee(A)
3,630 3,116 10,527 8,961 
Loan servicing fee(A)
1,768 1,786 5,430 5,242 
Incentive fee(A)
2,587 3,756 22,186 3,454 
Administration fee(A)
437 382 1,407 1,218 
Interest expense on borrowings3,918 1,092 9,300 3,064 
Dividends on mandatorily redeemable preferred stock 2,291 2,306 6,551 
Amortization of deferred financing costs and discounts447 451 1,355 1,291 
Professional fees444 322 1,093 1,147 
Other general and administrative expenses562 496 2,735 2,031 
Expenses before credits from Adviser13,793 13,692 56,339 32,959 
Credits to base management fee – loan servicing fee(A)
(1,768)(1,786)(5,430)(5,242)
Credits to fees from Adviser - other(A)
(3,682)(789)(5,863)(2,594)
Total expenses, net of credits to fees8,343 11,117 45,046 25,123 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME8,399 6,255 8,260 14,796 
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
Net realized gain (loss):
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments113 5,816 256 5,876 
Affiliate investments21,936 3,289 24,186 4,603 
Other — (1,998)— 
Total net realized gain22,049 9,105 22,444 10,479 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation):
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments6,275 (5,358)38,278 (18,372)
Affiliate investments$(26,377)4,894 19,757 12,864 
Control investments 375 (3,119)2,173 
Total net unrealized (depreciation) appreciation(20,102)(89)54,916 (3,335)
Net realized and unrealized gain1,947 9,016 77,360 7,144 
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS$10,346 $15,271 $85,620 $21,940 
BASIC AND DILUTED PER COMMON SHARE:
Net investment income$0.25 $0.19 $0.25 $0.45 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations$0.31 $0.46 $2.58 $0.66 
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING:
Basic and diluted33,205,023 33,205,023 33,205,023 33,167,511 
(A)Refer to Note 4 — Related Party Transactions in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)

(DOLLAR AMOUNTSCHANGES IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

NET ASSETS

(IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)

   Three Months Ended June 30, 
   2021  2020 

BASIC AND DILUTED PER COMMON SHARE:

   

Net investment (loss) income

  $(0.07 $0.13 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  $1.42  $—   
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

WEIGHTED-AVERAGE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING:

   

Basic and diluted

   33,205,023   33,091,662 


20212020
NET ASSETS, MARCH 31$382,364 $369,031 
OPERATIONS
Net investment (loss) income(2,304)4,173 
Net realized gain on investments1,929 753 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments47,514 (4,887)
Net increase in net assets from operations47,139 39 
DISTRIBUTIONS(A)
Distributions to common stockholders from net investment income ($0.20 and $0.28 per share, respectively)
(6,593)(9,272)
Distributions to common stockholders from net realized gains ($0.07 and $0.02 per share, respectively)
(2,372)(666)
Net decrease in net assets from distributions(8,965)(9,938)
CAPITAL ACTIVITY
Issuance of common stock 1,772 
Discounts, commissions, and offering costs for issuance of common stock (35)
Net increase in net assets from capital activity 1,737 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS38,174 (8,162)
NET ASSETS, JUNE 30$420,538 $360,869 
OPERATIONS
Net investment income$2,165 $4,368 
Net realized gain on investments464 621 
Net realized loss on other(1,998)— 
Net unrealized appreciation of investments27,504 1,641 
Net increase in net assets from operations28,135 6,630 
DISTRIBUTIONS(A)
Distributions to common stockholders from net investment income ($0.16 and $0.20 per share, respectively)
(5,490)(6,553)
Distributions to common stockholders from net realized gains ($0.08 and $0.01 per share, respectively)
(2,482)(420)
Net decrease in net assets from distributions(7,972)(6,973)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS20,163 (343)
NET ASSETS, SEPTEMBER 30$440,701 $360,526 
OPERATIONS
Net investment income$8,399 $6,255 
Net realized gain on investments22,049 9,105 
Net unrealized depreciation of investments(20,102)(89)
Net increase in net assets from operations10,346 15,271 
DISTRIBUTIONS(A)
Distributions to common stockholders from net investment income ($0.23 and $0.20 per share, respectively)
(7,456)(6,619)
Distributions to common stockholders from net realized gains ($0.09 and $0.01 per share, respectively)
(3,002)(355)
Net decrease in net assets from distributions(10,458)(6,974)
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN NET ASSETS(112)8,297 
NET ASSETS, DECEMBER 31$440,589 $368,823 
(A)Refer to Note 9 — Distributions to Common Stockholders in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

CASH FLOWS

(IN THOUSANDS)

(UNAUDITED)

   2021  2020 

NET ASSETS, MARCH 31

  $382,364  $369,031 

OPERATIONS

   

Net investment (loss) income

   (2,304  4,173 

Net realized gain on investments

   1,929   753 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments

   47,514   (4,887
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets from operations

   47,139   39 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS(A)

   

Distributions to common stockholders from net investment income ($0.20 and $0.28 per share, respectively)

   (6,593  (9,272

Distributions to common stockholders from net realized gains ($0.07 and $0.02 per share, respectively)

   (2,372  (666
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets from distributions

   (8,965  (9,938
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

CAPITAL ACTIVITY

   

Issuance of common stock

   —     1,772 

Discounts, commissions, and offering costs for issuance of common stock

   —     (35
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets from capital activity

   —     1,737 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

   38,174   (8,162
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS, JUNE 30

  $420,538  $360,869 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(A)

Refer to Note 9 — Distributions to Common Stockholders in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.


Nine Months Ended December 31,

20212020
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations$85,620 $21,940 
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash used in operating activities:
Purchase of investments(84,550)(89,571)
Principal repayments of investments46,898 20,734 
Net proceeds from the sale of investments50,018 30,515 
Net realized gain on investments(24,442)(10,479)
Net realized loss on other1,998 — 
Net unrealized (appreciation) depreciation of investments(54,916)3,335 
Amortization of premiums, discounts, and acquisition costs, net(14)(14)
Amortization of deferred financing costs and discounts1,355 1,291 
Bad debt expense, net of recoveries698 61 
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Decrease in interest receivable156 1,610 
Increase in due from administrative agent(643)(3,608)
Decrease in other assets, net378 
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses782 (93)
Increase in interest payable1,672 110 
Increase in fees due to Adviser(A)
13,887 4,663 
Decrease in fee due to Administrator(A)
(39)(120)
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities435 (12,934)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities39,293 (32,559)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 1,772 
Discounts, commissions, and offering costs for issuance of common stock (31)
Proceeds from line of credit111,700 111,700 
Repayments on line of credit(134,100)(76,900)
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable134,550 — 
Proceeds from issuance of mandatorily redeemable preferred stock 19,276 
Redemption of mandatorily redeemable preferred stock(94,371)— 
Deferred financing and offering costs(3,431)(773)
Distributions paid to common stockholders(27,395)(23,885)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(13,047)31,159 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, RESTRICTED CASH, AND RESTRICTED CASH EQUIVALENTS26,246 (1,400)

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, RESTRICTED CASH, AND RESTRICTED CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD2,398 4,060 

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, RESTRICTED CASH, AND RESTRICTED CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD$28,644 $2,660 

CASH PAID FOR INTEREST$6,437 $2,370 
(A)Refer to Note 4 — Related Party Transactions in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTSSCHEDULE OF CASH FLOWS

INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2021
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)

(UNAUDITED)

   Three Months Ended June 30, 
       2021          2020     

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  $47,139  $39 

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

   

Purchase of investments

   (17,150  (300

Principal repayments of investments

   14,060   —   

Net proceeds from the sale of investments

   7,775   620 

Net realized gain on investments

   (1,929  (753

Net unrealized (appreciation) depreciation of investments

   (47,514  4,887 

Amortization of premiums, discounts, and acquisition costs, net

   (5  (5

Amortization of deferred financing costs and discounts

   456   374 

Bad debt expense, net of recoveries

   55   74 

Changes in assets and liabilities:

   

Decrease in interest receivable

   806   912 

Increase in due from administrative agent

   (659  (560

Increase in other assets, net

   (68  (231

Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses

   901   190 

Increase (decrease) in interest payable

   571   (5

Increase in fees due to Adviser(A)

   9,708   313 

Increase in fee due to Administrator(A)

   94   152 

Increase (decrease) in other liabilities

   179   (10,837
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

   14,419   (5,130
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

   

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

   —     1,772 

Discounts, commissions, and offering costs for issuance of common stock

   —     (31

Proceeds from line of credit

   29,800   18,200 

Repayments on line of credit

   (10,300  (7,900

Proceeds from issuance of mandatorily redeemable preferred stock

   —     2,321 

Deferred financing and offering costs

   (75  (285

Distributions paid to common stockholders

   (8,965  (9,938
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

   10,460   4,139 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, RESTRICTED CASH, AND RESTRICTED CASH EQUIVALENTS

   24,879   (991
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, RESTRICTED CASH, AND RESTRICTED CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD

   2,398   4,060 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, RESTRICTED CASH, AND RESTRICTED CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD

  $27,277  $3,069 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

CASH PAID FOR INTEREST

  $1,339  $554 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

NON-CASH ACTIVITIES

  $—    $—   
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(A)

Refer to Note 4 — Related Party Transactions in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Company and Investment(A)(B)(D)(E)
Principal/Shares/
Units(F)(J)
CostFair Value
NON-CONTROL/NON-AFFILIATE INVESTMENTS(N) – 96.7%
Secured First Lien Debt – 53.0%
Diversified/Conglomerate Manufacturing – 1.0%
Phoenix Door Systems, Inc. – Line of Credit, $600 available (L+7.0%, 9.0% Cash (0.3% Unused Fee), Due 3/2024)(K)
$1,550 $1,550 $1,504 
Phoenix Door Systems, Inc. – Term Debt (L+11.0%, 13.0% Cash, Due 9/2024)(K)
3,200 3,200 3,104 
4,750 4,608 
Diversified/Conglomerate Services –29.2%
Bassett Creek Services, Inc. – Term Debt (L+10.0%, 12.0% Cash, Due 4/2023)(L)
48,000 48,000 48,000 
Counsel Press, Inc. – Term Debt (L+11.8%, 12.8% Cash, Due 3/2023)(L)
21,100 21,100 21,100 
Counsel Press, Inc. – Term Debt (L+13.0%, 14.0% Cash, Due 3/2023)(L)
6,400 6,400 6,400 
Horizon Facilities Services, Inc. – Term Debt (L+9.5%, 12.0% Cash, Due 6/2024)(L)
27,700 27,700 27,700 
Mason West, LLC – Term Debt (L+10.0%, 12.5% Cash, Due 7/2025)(L)
25,250 25,250 25,250 
128,450 128,450 
Healthcare, Education, and Childcare – 4.5%
Educators Resource, Inc. – Term Debt (L+10.5%, 13.0% Cash, Due 11/2023)(L)
20,000 20,000 20,000 

Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares, and Durable Consumer Products – 5.6%
Brunswick Bowling Products, Inc. – Term Debt (L+10.0%, 12.0% Cash, Due 1/2023)(L)
17,700 17,700 17,700 
Brunswick Bowling Products, Inc. – Term Debt (L+10.0%, 12.0% Cash, Due 1/2023)(L)
6,850 6,850 6,850 

24,550 24,550 
Hotels, Motels, Inns, and Gaming Total –6.3%
Nocturne Villa Rentals, Inc. – Line of Credit, $2,000 available (L+8.0%, 10.0% Cash, Due 6/2023)(L)
— — — 
Nocturne Villa Rentals, Inc. – Term Debt (L+10.5%, 12.5% Cash, Due 6/2026)(L)
27,700 27,700 27,700 

27,700 27,700 
Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures, and Entertainment – 6.4%
Schylling, Inc. – Term Debt (L+11.0%, 13.0% Cash, Due 8/2024)(L)
13,081 13,081 13,081 
Schylling, Inc. – Term Debt (L+11.0%, 13.0% Cash, Due 8/2024)(L)
8,500 8,500 8,500 
Schylling, Inc. – Term Debt (L+11.0%, 13.0% Cash, Due 8/2024)(L)
6,400 6,400 6,400 

27,981 27,981 
Total Secured First Lien Debt$233,431 $233,289 
Secured Second Lien Debt – 15.2%
Aerospace and Defense – 5.8%
Galaxy Technologies Holdings, Inc. – Term Debt (L+4.1%, 7.1% Cash, Due 10/2026)(L)
$6,500 $6,500 $6,500 
Galaxy Technologies Holdings, Inc. – Term Debt (L+7.0%, 10.0% Cash, Due 10/2026)(L)
18,796 18,796 18,796 

25,296 25,296 
Automobile – 0.9%
Country Club Enterprises, LLC – Term Debt (L+8.0%, 10.0% Cash, Due 2/2022)(K)
4,000 4,000 3,980 
Country Club Enterprises, LLC – Guaranty ($1,000)(T)
— — — 
4,000 3,980 
Cargo Transport – 3.0%
Diligent Delivery Systems – Term Debt (L+9.0%, 11.0% Cash, Due 11/2022)(K)
13,000 12,983 13,064 
Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares, and Durable Consumer Products – 3.0%
Ginsey Home Solutions, Inc. – Term Debt (L+10.0%, 13.5% Cash, Due 1/2025)(H)(L)
13,300 13,300 13,300 
Machinery (Non-Agriculture, Non-Construction, and Non-Electronic) – 2.5%
SBS Industries Holdings, Inc. – Term Debt (L+7.0%, 9.0% Cash, Due 11/2024)(G)(K)
11,736 11,736 10,885 
Total Secured Second Lien Debt$67,315 $66,525 
Preferred Equity – 28.1%
Diversified/Conglomerate Services – 12.4%
Bassett Creek Services, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
4,900 $4,900 $7,033 
Counsel Press, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
6,995 6,995 24,714 
Horizon Facilities Services, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
10,080 10,080 15,209 
Mason West, LLC – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
11,206 11,206 7,556 
33,181 54,512 
Healthcare, Education, and Childcare – 4.6%
Educators Resource, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
8,560 8,560 20,070 
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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2021
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
Company and Investment(A)(B)(D)(E)
Principal/Shares/
Units(F)(J)
CostFair Value

Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares, and Durable Consumer Products – 4.4%
Brunswick Bowling Products, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
6,653 6,653 14,856 
Ginsey Home Solutions, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
19,280 9,583 4,538 
16,236 19,394 
Hotels, Motels, Inns, and Gaming Total -1.8%
Nocturne Villa Rentals, Inc.- Preferred Stock (C)(L)
6,600 6,600 8,104 
Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures, and Entertainment – 4.9 %
Schylling, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
4,000 4,000 21,390 
Machinery (Non-Agriculture, Non-Construction, and Non-Electronic) – 0.0%
SBS Industries Holdings, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
27,705 2,771  
Total Preferred Equity$71,348 $123,470 
Common Equity/Equivalents – 0.4%
Aerospace and Defense -0.1%
Galaxy Technologies Holdings, Inc. – Common Stock(C)(L)
16,957 $11,513 $296 

Cargo Transport – 0.3%
Diligent Delivery Systems – Common Stock Warrants(C)(L)
%500 1,258 
Diversified/Conglomerate Manufacturing – 0.0%
Phoenix Door Systems, Inc. – Common Stock(C)(L)
3,195 1,452  
Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares, and Durable Consumer Products – 0.0%
Ginsey Home Solutions, Inc. – Common Stock(C)(L)
63,747 8  
Machinery (Non-Agriculture, Non-Construction, and Non-Electronic) – 0.0%
SBS Industries Holdings, Inc. – Common Stock(C)(L)
221,500 222  

Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products (Manufacturing Only) – 0.0%
Funko Acquisition Holdings, LLC(M) – Common Units(C)(S)
6,290 30 80 
Total Common Equity/Equivalents$13,725 $1,634 
Total Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments$385,819 $424,918 
AFFILIATE INVESTMENTS(O) – 62.6%
Secured First Lien Debt – 45.4%
Chemicals, Plastics, and Rubber – 6.0%
PSI Molded Plastics, Inc. – Term Debt (L+5.5%, 7.0% Cash, Due 1/2024)(L)
$26,618 $26,618 $26,618 
Diversified/Conglomerate Manufacturing –2.1%
Edge Adhesives Holdings, Inc.(M) – Term Debt (L+10.5%, 12.5% Cash, Due 8/2024)(K)
9,210 9,210 9,117 
Diversified/Conglomerate Services – 22.4%
ImageWorks Display and Marketing Group, Inc. – Term Debt (L+11.0%, 13.0% Cash, Due 11/2022)(L)
22,000 22,000 22,000 
J.R. Hobbs Co. - Atlanta, LLC - Term Debt (L+6.0%, 8.0% Cash, Due 10/2024) (G)(K)
36,000 36,000 33,120 
J.R. Hobbs Co. - Atlanta, LLC – Term Debt (L+10.3%, 11.8% Cash, Due 10/2024) (G)(K)
16,500 16,500 15,180 
The Maids International, LLC – Term Debt (L+10.5%, 12.0% Cash, Due 3/2025)(L)
28,560 28,560 28,560 
103,060 98,860 
Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares, and Durable Consumer Products – 6.1%
Old World Christmas, Inc. – Secured First Lien Term Loan (L+9.5%, 11.0% Cash, Due 12/2025)(L)
27,000 27,000 27,000 
Mining, Steel, Iron and Non-Precious Metals Total – 4.1%
Utah Pacific Bridge & Steel, Ltd., $2,000 available (L+8.5%, 10.0% Cash, Due 7/2022)(L)
— — — 
Utah Pacific Bridge & Steel, Ltd. (L+10.0%, 11.5% Cash, Due 7/2026)(L)
18,250 18,250 18,250 
18,250 18,250 
Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products (Manufacturing Only) – 0.9%
The Mountain Corporation – Line of Credit, $0 available (L+5.0%, 9.0% Cash, Due 5/2022)(G)(L)
3,400 3,400 3,400 
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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2021
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
Company and Investment(A)(B)(D)(E)
Principal/Shares/
Units(F)(J)
CostFair Value
The Mountain Corporation – Line of Credit, $0 available (L+5.0%, 9.0% Cash, Due 5/2022)(G)(L)
500 500 500 
3,900 3,900 
Telecommunications – 3.8%
B+T Group Acquisition, Inc.(M) – Line of Credit, $0 available (L+11.0%, 13.0% Cash, Due 12/2024)(L)
2,800 2,800 2,800 
B+T Group Acquisition, Inc.(M) – Term Debt (L+11.0%, 13.0% Cash, Due 12/2024)(L)
14,000 14,000 14,000 
16,800 16,800 
Total Secured First Lien Debt$204,838 $200,545 
Secured Second Lien Debt – 0.4%
Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products (Manufacturing Only) – 0.4%
The Mountain Corporation – Term Debt (L+4.0%, 7.0% Cash, Due 4/2024)(G)(L)
$11,700 $11,700 $1,568 
The Mountain Corporation – Delayed Draw Term Debt, $0 available (L+4.0%, 7.0% Cash, Due 4/2024)(G)(L)
1,500 1,500 201 
13,200 1,769 
Total Secured Second Lien Debt$13,200 $1,769 
Preferred Equity – 16.6%
Chemicals, Plastics, and Rubber – 0.0%
PSI Molded Plastics, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
158,598 $19,730 $— 
Diversified/Conglomerate Manufacturing – 0.0%
Edge Adhesives Holdings, Inc.(M) – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
8,199 8,199 — 
Diversified/Conglomerate Services – 4.5%
ImageWorks Display and Marketing Group, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
67,490 6,749 16,139 
J.R. Hobbs Co. – Atlanta, LLC – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
10,920 10,920 — 
The Maids International, LLC – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
6,640 6,640 3,398 
24,309 19,537 
Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares, and Durable Consumer Products – 7.7%
Old World Christmas, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
6,180 — 33,807 
Mining, Steel, Iron and Non-Precious Metals – 1.4%
Utah Pacific Bridge & Steel, Ltd. - Preferred Stock(C)(L)
6,000 6,000 6,000 
Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products (Manufacturing Only) – 0.0%
The Mountain Corporation – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
6,899 6,899 — 
6,899  
Telecommunications – 3.0%
B+T Group Acquisition, Inc.(M) – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
14,304 4,722 13,290 
Total Preferred Equity$69,859 $72,634 
Common Equity/Equivalents – 0.2%
Diversified/Conglomerate Services – 0.0%
Nth Degree Investment Group, LLC – Common Units(C)(L)
14,360,000 $1,219 100 
Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products (Manufacturing Only) – 0.0%
The Mountain Corporation – Common Stock(C)(L)
751 1  
Telecommunications – 0.2%
B+T Group Acquisition, Inc.(M) – Common Stock Warrant(C)(L)
3.5 % 772 
Total Common Equity/Equivalents$1,220 $872 
Total Affiliate Investments$289,117 $275,820 
CONTROL INVESTMENTS(P) –0.0%
Common Equity/Equivalents – 0.0%
Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures, and Entertainment – 0.0%
Gladstone SOG Investments, Inc. - Common Stock(C)(I)(L)
100 $620 — 
Total Common Equity/Equivalents$620 $ 
Total Control Investments$620 $ 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 159.3%$675,556 $700,738 
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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
DECEMBER 31, 2021
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
(A)Certain of the securities listed are issued by affiliate(s) of the indicated portfolio company. The majority of the securities listed, totaling $524.7 million at fair value, are pledged as collateral to our revolving line of credit, as described further in Note 5 — Borrowings in the accompanying Notes toConsolidated Financial Statements. Additionally, under Section 55 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), we may not acquire any non-qualifying assets unless, at the time such acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of our total assets. As of December 31, 2021, our investment in Funko Acquisition Holdings, LLC (“Funko”) was considered a non-qualifying asset under Section 55 of the 1940 Act and represented less than 0.1% of total investments, at fair value.
(B)Unless indicated otherwise, all cash interest rates are indexed to 30-day London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR” or “L”), which was 0.1% as of December 31, 2021. If applicable, paid-in-kind interest rates are noted separately from the cash interest rate. Certain securities are subject to an interest rate floor. The cash interest rate is the greater of the floor or 30-day LIBOR plus a spread. Due dates represent the contractual maturity date.
(C)Security is non-income producing.
(D)Category percentages represent the fair value of each category and subcategory as a percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2021.
(E)Unless indicated otherwise, all of our investments are valued using Level 3 inputs within the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASC 820”) fair value hierarchy. Refer to Note 3 — Investments in the accompanying Notes toConsolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(F)Where applicable, aggregates all shares of a class of stock owned without regard to specific series owned within such class (some series of which may or may not be voting shares) or aggregates all warrants to purchase shares of a class of stock owned without regard to specific series of such class of stock such warrants allow us to purchase.
(G)Debt security is on non-accrual status.
(H)$5.1 million of the debt security was participated to a third-party but is accounted for as collateral for a secured borrowing under accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. and presented as Secured borrowing on our accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2021.
(I)In connection with the sale of SOG Specialty Knives & Tools, LLC, we retained a common stock investment in the intermediary entity, Gladstone SOG Investments, Inc.
(J)Represents the principal balance for debt investments and the number of shares/units held for equity investments. Warrants are represented as a percentage of ownership, as applicable.
(K)Fair value was based on internal yield analysis or on estimates of value submitted by ICE Data Pricing and Reference Data, LLC. Refer to Note 3 — Investments in the accompanying Notes toConsolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(L)Fair value was based on the total enterprise value of the portfolio company, which is generally allocated to the portfolio company’s securities in order of their relative priority in the capital structure. Refer to Note 3 — Investments in the accompanying Notes toConsolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(M)One of our affiliated funds, Gladstone Capital Corporation, co-invested with us in this portfolio company pursuant to an exemptive order granted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
(N)Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments, as defined by the 1940 Act, are those that are neither Control nor Affiliate investments and in which we own less than 5.0% of the issued and outstanding voting securities.
(O)Affiliate investments, as defined by the 1940 Act, are those that are not Control investments and in which we own, with the power to vote, between and inclusive of 5.0% and 25.0% of the issued and outstanding voting securities.
(P)Control investments, as defined by the 1940 Act, are those where we have the power to exercise a controlling influence over the management or policies of the portfolio company, which may include owning, with the power to vote, more than 25.0% of the issued and outstanding voting securities.
(Q)Reserved.
(R)Reserved.
(S)Our investment in Funko was valued using Level 2 inputs within the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy. Our common units in Funko are convertible into class A common stock in Funko, Inc. upon meeting certain requirements. Fair value was based on the closing market price of shares of Funko, Inc. as of the reporting date, less a discount for lack of marketability. Funko, Inc. is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the trading symbol “FNKO.” Refer to Note 3 — Investments in the accompanying Notes toConsolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(T)Refer to Note 10 — Commitments and Contingencies in the accompanying Notes toConsolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding this guaranty.
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

JUNE 30,

MARCH 31, 2021

(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)

(UNAUDITED)

Company and Investment(A)(B)(D)(E)

 Principal/Shares/
Units(F)(J)
  Cost  Fair
Value
 

NON-CONTROL/NON-AFFILIATE INVESTMENTS(N) – 77.4%

   

Secured First Lien Debt – 45.7%

   

Diversified/Conglomerate Manufacturing – 1.1%

   

Phoenix Door Systems, Inc. – Line of Credit, $0 available (L+7.0%, 9.0% Cash (0.3% Unused Fee), Due 3/2022)(K)

 $1,150  $1,150  $1,136 

Phoenix Door Systems, Inc. – Term Debt (L+11.0%, 13.0% Cash, Due 9/2024)(K)

  3,200   3,200   3,160 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   4,350   4,296 

Diversified/Conglomerate Services – 28.0%

   

Bassett Creek Services, Inc. – Term Debt (L+10.0%, 12.0% Cash, Due 4/2023)(L)

  37,500   37,500   37,500 

Counsel Press, Inc. – Term Debt (L+11.8%, 12.8% Cash, Due 3/2023)(L)

  21,100   21,100   21,100 

Counsel Press, Inc. – Term Debt (L+13.0%, 14.0% Cash, Due 3/2023)(L)

  6,400   6,400   6,400 

Horizon Facilities Services, Inc. – Term Debt (L+9.5%, 12.0% Cash, Due 6/2024)(L)

  27,700   27,700   27,700 

Mason West, LLC – Term Debt (L+10.0%, 12.5% Cash, Due 7/2025)(L)

  25,250   25,250   25,250 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   117,950   117,950 

Healthcare, Education, and Childcare – 4.8%

   

Educators Resource, Inc. – Term Debt (L+10.5%, 13.0% Cash, Due 11/2023)(L)

  20,000   20,000   20,000 

Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares, and Durable Consumer Products – 5.8%

   

Brunswick Bowling Products, Inc. – Term Debt (L+10.0%, 12.0% Cash, Due 1/2023)(L)

  17,700   17,700   17,700 

Brunswick Bowling Products, Inc. – Term Debt (L+10.0%, 12.0% Cash, Due 1/2023)(L)

  6,850   6,850   6,850 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   24,550   24,550 

Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures, and Entertainment – 5.1%

   

Schylling, Inc. – Term Debt (L+11.0%, 13.0% Cash, Due 8/2024)(L)

  13,081   13,081   13,081 

Schylling, Inc. – Term Debt (L+11.0%, 13.0% Cash, Due 8/2024)(L)

  8,500   8,500   8,500 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   21,581   21,581 

Hotels, Motels, Inns, and Gaming Total – 0.9%

   

Nocturne Villa Rentals, Inc. – Line of Credit, $2,200 available (L+8.0%, 10.0% Cash, Due 7/2022) (L)

  800   800   800 

Nocturne Villa Rentals, Inc. – Term Debt (L+10.5%, 12.5% Cash, Due 7/2026) (L)

  2,850   2,850   2,850 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   3,650   3,650 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Secured First Lien Debt

  $192,081  $192,027 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Secured Second Lien Debt – 10.0%

   

Automobile – 0.9%

   

Country Club Enterprises, LLC – Term Debt (L+8.0%, 10.0% Cash, Due 2/2022)(K)

 $4,000  $4,000  $3,950 

Country Club Enterprises, LLC – Guaranty ($1,000)(T)

         
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   4,000   3,950 

Cargo Transport – 3.1%

   

Diligent Delivery Systems – Term Debt (L+9.0%, 11.0% Cash, Due 11/2022)(K)

  13,000   12,974   12,967 

Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares, and Durable Consumer Products – 3.2%

   

Ginsey Home Solutions, Inc. – Term Debt (L+10.0%, 13.5% Cash, Due 1/2025)(H)(L)

  13,300   13,300   13,300 

Machinery (Non-Agriculture, Non-Construction, and Non-Electronic) – 2.8%

   

SBS Industries Holdings, Inc. – Term Debt (L+7.0%, 9.0% Cash, Due 11/2024)(G)(L)

  11,736   11,736   11,736 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Secured Second Lien Debt

  $42,010  $41,953 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Company and Investment(A)(B)(D)(E)
Principal/Shares/
Units(F)(J)
CostFair Value
NON-CONTROL/NON-AFFILIATE INVESTMENTS(N) – 77.9%
Secured First Lien Debt – 48.9%
Diversified/Conglomerate Manufacturing – 1.1%
Phoenix Door Systems, Inc. – Line of Credit, $0 available (L+7.0%, 9.0% Cash (0.3% Unused Fee), Due 3/2022)(L)
$1,150 $1,150 $1,150 
Phoenix Door Systems, Inc. – Term Debt (L+11.0%, 13.0% Cash, Due 9/2024)(L)
3,200 3,200 3,200 
4,350 4,350 
Diversified/Conglomerate Services – 30.6%
Bassett Creek Services, Inc. – Term Debt (L+10.0%, 12.0% Cash, Due 4/2023)(K)
37,500 37,500 36,656 
Counsel Press, Inc. – Term Debt (L+11.8%, 12.8% Cash, Due 3/2023)(L)
21,100 21,100 21,100 
Counsel Press, Inc. – Term Debt (L+13.0%, 14.0% Cash, Due 3/2023)(L)
6,400 6,400 6,400 
Horizon Facilities Services, Inc. – Term Debt (L+9.5%, 12.0% Cash, Due 6/2024)(G)(L)
27,700 27,700 27,700 
Mason West, LLC – Line of Credit, $3,000 available (L+8.0%, 10.0% Cash, Due 7/2021)(L)
— — — 
Mason West, LLC – Term Debt (L+10.0%, 12.5% Cash, Due 7/2025)(L)
25,250 25,250 25,250 
117,950 117,106 
Healthcare, Education, and Childcare – 5.2%
Educators Resource, Inc. – Term Debt (L+10.5%, 13.0% Cash, Due 11/2023)(L)
20,000 20,000 20,000 
Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares, and Durable Consumer Products – 6.4%
Brunswick Bowling Products, Inc. – Term Debt (L+10.0%, 12.0% Cash, Due 1/2023)(L)
17,700 17,700 17,700 
Brunswick Bowling Products, Inc. – Term Debt (L+10.0%, 12.0% Cash, Due 1/2023)(L)
6,850 6,850 6,850 
24,550 24,550 
Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures, and Entertainment – 5.6%
Schylling, Inc. – Term Debt (L+11.0%, 13.0% Cash, Due 8/2024)(L)
13,081 13,081 13,081 
Schylling, Inc. – Term Debt (L+11.0%, 13.0% Cash, Due 8/2024)(L)
8,500 8,500 8,500 
21,581 21,581 
Total Secured First Lien Debt$188,431 $187,587 
Secured Second Lien Debt – 11.0%
Automobile – 1.0%
Country Club Enterprises, LLC – Term Debt (L+8.0%, 10.0% Cash, Due 2/2022)(K)
$4,000 $4,000 $3,890 
Country Club Enterprises, LLC – Guaranty ($1,000)(T)
— — — 
4,000 3,890 
Cargo Transport – 3.4%
Diligent Delivery Systems – Term Debt (L+9.0%, 11.0% Cash, Due 11/2022)(Q)
13,000 12,970 13,000 
Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares, and Durable Consumer Products – 3.5%
Ginsey Home Solutions, Inc. – Term Debt (L+10.0%, 13.5% Cash, Due 1/2025)(H)(L)
13,300 13,300 13,300 
Machinery (Non-Agriculture, Non-Construction, and Non-Electronic) – 3.1%
SBS Industries Holdings, Inc. – Term Debt (L+7.0%, 9.0% Cash, Due 11/2024)(L)
11,736 11,736 11,736 
Total Secured Second Lien Debt$42,006 $41,926 
Preferred Equity – 17.3%
Diversified/Conglomerate Services – 9.2%
Bassett Creek Services, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
4,900 $4,900 $— 
Counsel Press, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
6,995 6,995 21,348 
Horizon Facilities Services, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
10,080 10,080 3,663 
Mason West, LLC – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
11,206 11,206 9,774 
33,181 34,785 
Healthcare, Education, and Childcare – 2.9%
Educators Resource, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
8,560 8,560 11,194 
Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares, and Durable Consumer Products – 2.5%
Brunswick Bowling Products, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
6,653 6,653 1,015 
Ginsey Home Solutions, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
19,280 9,583 8,550 
16,236 9,565 
Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures, and Entertainment – 2.1%
Schylling, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
4,000 4,000 7,936 
Machinery (Non-Agriculture, Non-Construction, and Non-Electronic) – 0.6%
SBS Industries Holdings, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
27,705 2,771 2,463 
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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
MARCH 31, 2021
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
Company and Investment(A)(B)(D)(E)
Principal/Shares/
Units(F)(J)
CostFair Value
Total Preferred Equity$64,748 $65,943 
Common Equity/Equivalents – 0.7%
Cargo Transport – 0.6%
Diligent Delivery Systems – Common Stock Warrants(C)(Q)
%

$500 $2,211 
Diversified/Conglomerate Manufacturing – 0.1%
Phoenix Door Systems, Inc. – Common Stock(C)(L)
3,195 1,452 460 
Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares, and Durable Consumer Products – 0.0%
Ginsey Home Solutions, Inc. – Common Stock(C)(L)
63,747 8  
Machinery (Non-Agriculture, Non-Construction, and Non-Electronic) – 0.0%
SBS Industries Holdings, Inc. – Common Stock(C)(L)
221,500 222  

Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products (Manufacturing Only) – 0.0%
Funko Acquisition Holdings, LLC(M) – Common Units(C)(S)
7,178 33 95 
Total Common Equity/Equivalents$2,215 $2,766 
Total Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments$297,400 $298,222 
AFFILIATE INVESTMENTS(O) – 80.9%
Secured First Lien Debt – 47.6%
Beverage, Food, and Tobacco – 2.4%
Head Country, Inc. – Term Debt (L+10.5%, 12.5% Cash, Due 2/2023)(L)
$9,050 $9,050 $9,050 
Chemicals, Plastics, and Rubber – 6.0%
PSI Molded Plastics, Inc. – Term Debt (L+5.5%, 7.0% Cash, Due 1/2024)(L)
26,618 26,618 22,985 
Diversified/Conglomerate Manufacturing – 5.4%
D.P.M.S., Inc. – Line of Credit, $0 available (L+6.5%, 9.0% Cash (0.5% Unused Fee), Due 10/2023)(L)
1,500 1,500 1,500 
D.P.M.S., Inc. – Term Debt (10.0% Cash, Due 10/2023)(I)(L)
10,796 10,796 5,751 
Edge Adhesives Holdings, Inc.(M) – Line of Credit, $0 available (L+8.0%, 10.0% Cash, Due 9/2021)(K)
1,020 1,020 1,005 
Edge Adhesives Holdings, Inc.(M) – Term Debt (L+10.5%, 12.5% Cash, Due 2/2022)(K)
9,300 9,300 9,161 
Edge Adhesives Holdings, Inc.(M) – Term Debt (L+11.8%, 13.8% Cash, Due 2/2022)(K)
3,000 3,000 2,955 
25,616 20,372 
Diversified/Conglomerate Services – 13.3%
ImageWorks Display and Marketing Group, Inc. – Term Debt (L+11.0%, 13.0% Cash, Due 11/2022)(L)
22,000 22,000 22,000 
The Maids International, LLC – Term Debt (L+10.5%, 12.0% Cash, Due 3/2025)(L)
28,560 28,560 28,560 
50,560 50,560 
Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares, and Durable Consumer Products – 7.1%
Old World Christmas, Inc. – Secured First Lien Term Loan (L+9.5%, 11.0% Cash, Due 12/2025)(L)
27,000 27,000 27,000 
Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures, and Entertainment – 2.3%
SOG Specialty Knives & Tools, LLC – Term Debt (Due 12/2023)(L)(R)
538 538 538 
SOG Specialty Knives & Tools, LLC – Term Debt (L+4.0%, 6.0% Cash, Due 12/2023)(L)
8,399 8,399 8,399 
8,937 8,937 
Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products (Manufacturing Only) – 7.0%
The Mountain Corporation – Line of Credit, $0 available (L+5.0%, 9.0% Cash, Due 4/2021)(G)(L)
3,400 3,400 3,400 
Pioneer Square Brands, Inc. – Term Debt (L+12.0%, 13.0% Cash, Due 8/2022)(Q)23,100 23,100 23,215 
26,500 26,615 
Telecommunications – 4.1%
B+T Group Acquisition, Inc.(M) – Line of Credit, $0 available (L+11.0%, 13.0% Cash, Due 12/2021)(G)(K)
2,800 2,800 2,597 
B+T Group Acquisition, Inc.(M) – Term Debt (L+11.0%, 13.0% Cash, Due 12/2021)(G)(K)
14,000 14,000 12,985 
16,800 15,582 
Total Secured First Lien Debt$191,081 $181,101 
Secured Second Lien Debt – 12.6%
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GLADSTONE INVESTMENT CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
MARCH 31, 2021
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
Company and Investment(A)(B)(D)(E)
Principal/Shares/
Units(F)(J)
CostFair Value
Diversified/Conglomerate Services – 12.0%
J.R. Hobbs Co. – Atlanta, LLC – Line of Credit, $0 available (L+6.0%, 8.0% Cash, Due 10/2024)(K)
$10,000 $10,000 $9,975 
J.R. Hobbs Co. – Atlanta, LLC – Term Debt (L+10.3%, 11.8% Cash, Due 10/2024)(K)
36,000 36,000 35,910 
46,000 45,885 
Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products (Manufacturing Only) – 0.6%
The Mountain Corporation – Term Debt (L+4.0%, 7.0% Cash, Due 4/2024)(G)(L)
11,700 11,700 1,849 
The Mountain Corporation – Delayed Draw Term Debt, $0 available (L+4.0%, 7.0% Cash, Due 4/2024)(G)(L)
1,500 1,500 237 
13,200 2,086 
Total Secured Second Lien Debt$59,200 $47,971 
Preferred Equity – 20.7%
Beverage, Food, and Tobacco – 1.7%
Head Country, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
4,000 $4,000 $6,469 
Chemicals, Plastics, and Rubber – 0.0%
PSI Molded Plastics, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
158,598 19,730  
Diversified/Conglomerate Manufacturing – 0.0%
Channel Technologies Group, LLC – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
2,279 1,841 — 
Edge Adhesives Holdings, Inc.(M) – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
8,199 8,199 — 
10,040  
Diversified/Conglomerate Services – 3.5%
ImageWorks Display and Marketing Group, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
67,490 6,749 9,819 
J.R. Hobbs Co. – Atlanta, LLC – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
10,920 10,920 — 
The Maids International, LLC – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
6,640 6,640 3,560 
24,309 13,379 
Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares, and Durable Consumer Products – 5.3%
Old World Christmas, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
6,180  20,248 
Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures, and Entertainment – 1.8%
SOG Specialty Knives & Tools, LLC – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
14,949 14,949 6,754 
Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products (Manufacturing Only) – 8.4%
The Mountain Corporation – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
6,899 6,899 — 
Pioneer Square Brands, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(Q)
5,502 5,500 32,055 
12,399 32,055 
Telecommunications – 0.0%
B+T Group Acquisition, Inc.(M) – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
14,304 4,722  
Total Preferred Equity$90,149 $78,905 
Common Equity/Equivalents – 0.0%
Diversified/Conglomerate Manufacturing – 0.0%
Channel Technologies Group, LLC – Common Stock(C)(L)
2,319,184 $— $— 
D.P.M.S., Inc. – Common Stock(C)(L)
627 1 — 
1  
Diversified/Conglomerate Services – 0.0%
Nth Degree Investment Group, LLC – Common Units(C)(L)
14,360,000 1,219  
Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products (Manufacturing Only) – 0.0%
The Mountain Corporation – Common Stock(C)(L)
751 1  
Telecommunications – 0.0%
B+T Group Acquisition, Inc.(M) – Common Stock Warrant(C)(L)
3.5 %—  
Total Common Equity/Equivalents$1,221 $ 
Total Affiliate Investments$341,651 $307,977 
CONTROL INVESTMENTS(P) – 7.2%:
Secured Second Lien Debt – 3.4%
Aerospace and Defense – 3.4%
Galaxy Technologies, Inc. – Line of Credit, $0 available (L+4.5%, 6.5% Cash (0.5% Unused Fee), Due 8/2023)(L)
$5,000 $5,000 $5,000 
Galaxy Technologies, Inc. – Term Debt (L+6.0%, 10.0% Cash, Due 8/2023)(L)
8,000 8,000 8,000 
$13,000 $13,000 
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GLADSTONE INVESTMENT CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
MARCH 31, 2021
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
Company and Investment(A)(B)(D)(E)
Principal/Shares/
Units(F)(J)
CostFair Value
Preferred Equity – 3.8%
Aerospace and Defense – 3.8%
Galaxy Technologies, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)
5,517,444 $11,464 $14,630 
Common Equity – 0.0%
Aerospace and Defense – 0.0%
Galaxy Technologies, Inc. – Common Stock(C)(L)
88,843 $48 $ 
Total Control Investments$24,512 $27,630 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 166.0%$663,563 $633,829 
(A)Certain of the securities listed are issued by affiliate(s) of the indicated portfolio company. The majority of the securities listed, totaling $524.0 million at fair value, are pledged as collateral to our revolving line of credit, as described further in Note 5 — Borrowings in the accompanying Notes toConsolidated Financial Statements. Additionally, under Section 55 of the 1940 Act, we may not acquire any non-qualifying assets unless, at the time such acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of our total assets. As of March 31, 2021, our investment in Funko was considered a non-qualifying asset under Section 55 of the 1940 Act and represented less than 0.1% of total investments, at fair value.
(B)Unless indicated otherwise, all cash interest rates are indexed to 30-day LIBOR, which was 0.1% as of March 31, 2021. If applicable, paid-in-kind interest rates are noted separately from the cash interest rate. Certain securities are subject to an interest rate floor. The cash interest rate is the greater of the floor or 30-day LIBOR plus a spread.Due dates represent the contractual maturity date.
(C)Security is non-income producing.
(D)Category percentages represent the fair value of each category and subcategory as a percentage of net assets as of March 31, 2021.
(E)Unless indicated otherwise, all of our investments are valued using Level 3 inputs within the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy. Refer to Note 3 — Investments in the accompanying Notes toConsolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(F)Where applicable, aggregates all shares of a class of stock owned without regard to specific series owned within such class (some series of which may or may not be voting shares) or aggregates all warrants to purchase shares of a class of stock owned without regard to specific series of such class of stock such warrants allow us to purchase.
(G)Debt security is on non-accrual status.
(H)$5.1 million of the debt security was participated to a third-party, but is accounted for as collateral for a secured borrowing under accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. and presented as Secured borrowing on our accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of March 31, 2021.
(I)Debt security has a fixed interest rate.
(J)Represents the principal balance for debt investments and the number of shares/units held for equity investments. Warrants are represented as a percentage of ownership, as applicable.
(K)Fair value was based on internal yield analysis or on estimates of value submitted by ICE Data Pricing and Reference Data, LLC. Refer to Note 3 — Investments in the accompanying Notes toConsolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(L)Fair value was based on the total enterprise value of the portfolio company, which is generally allocated to the portfolio company’s securities in order of their relative priority in the capital structure. Refer to Note 3 — Investments in the accompanying Notes toConsolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(M)One of our affiliated funds, Gladstone Capital Corporation, co-invested with us in this portfolio company pursuant to an exemptive order granted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
(N)Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments, as defined by the 1940 Act, are those that are neither Control nor Affiliate investments and in which we own less than 5.0% of the issued and outstanding voting securities.
(O)Affiliate investments, as defined by the 1940 Act, are those that are not Control investments and in which we own, with the power to vote, between and inclusive of 5.0% and 25.0% of the issued and outstanding voting securities.
(P)Control investments, as defined by the 1940 Act, are those where we have the power to exercise a controlling influence over the management or policies of the portfolio company, which may include owning, with the power to vote, more than 25.0% of the issued and outstanding voting securities.
(Q)Fair value was based on the expected exit or payoff amount, where such event has occurred or is expected to occur imminently.
(R)Debt security does not have a stated current interest rate.
(S)Our investment in Funko was valued using Level 2 inputs within the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy. Our common units in Funko are convertible into class A common stock in Funko, Inc. upon meeting certain requirements. Fair value was based on the closing market price of shares of Funko, Inc. as of the reporting date, less a discount for lack of marketability. Funko, Inc. is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the trading symbol “FNKO.” Refer to Note 3 — Investments in the accompanying Notes toConsolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(T)Refer to Note 10 — Commitments and Contingencies in the accompanying Notes toConsolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding this guaranty.
(U)Reserved.
(V)Cumulative gross unrealized depreciation for federal income tax purposes is $109.0 million; cumulative gross unrealized appreciation for federal income tax purposes is $78.5 million. Cumulative net unrealized depreciation is $30.5 million, based on a tax cost of $664.3 million.
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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GLADSTONE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

JUNE 30, 2021

(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)

(UNAUDITED)

Company and Investment(A)(B)(D)(E)

  Principal/Shares/
    Units(F)(J)    
  Cost   Fair Value 

Preferred Equity – 21.3%

     

Diversified/Conglomerate Services – 9.9%

     

Bassett Creek Services, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   4,900  $4,900   $2,169 

Counsel Press, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   6,995   6,995    23,489 

Horizon Facilities Services, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   10,080   10,080    7,097 

Mason West, LLC – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   11,206   11,206    8,883 
   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    33,181    41,638 

Healthcare, Education, and Childcare – 3.9%

     

Educators Resource, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   8,560   8,560    16,398 

Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares, and Durable Consumer Products – 2.4%

     

Brunswick Bowling Products, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   6,653   6,653    2,186 

Ginsey Home Solutions, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   19,280   9,583    8,148 
   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    16,236    10,334 

Hotels, Motels, Inns, and Gaming Total -1.6%

     

Nocturne Villa Rentals, Inc.- Preferred Stock (C)(L)

   6,600   6,600    6,600 

Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures, and Entertainment – 2.9 %

     

Schylling, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   4,000   4,000    12,181 

Machinery (Non-Agriculture, Non-Construction, and Non-Electronic) – 0.6%

     

SBS Industries Holdings, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   27,705   2,771    2,574 
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Preferred Equity

   $71,348   $89,725 
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Common Equity/Equivalents – 0.4%

     

Cargo Transport – 0.4%

     

Diligent Delivery Systems – Common Stock Warrants(C)(L)

   8 $500   $1,579 

Diversified/Conglomerate Manufacturing – 0.0%

     

Phoenix Door Systems, Inc. – Common Stock(C)(L)

   3,195   1,452    —   

Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares, and Durable Consumer Products – 0.0%

     

Ginsey Home Solutions, Inc. – Common Stock(C)(L)

   63,747   8    —   

Machinery (Non-Agriculture, Non-Construction, and Non-Electronic) – 0.0%

     

SBS Industries Holdings, Inc. – Common Stock(C)(L)

   221,500   222    —   

Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products (Manufacturing Only) – 0.0%

     

Funko Acquisition Holdings, LLC(M) – Common Units(C)(S)

   6,290   31    91 
     
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Common Equity/Equivalents

   $2,213   $1,670 
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments

   $307,652   $325,375 
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

GLADSTONE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

JUNE 30, 2021

(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)

(UNAUDITED)

Company and Investment(A)(B)(D)(E)

  Principal/Shares/
    Units(F)(J)    
   Cost   Fair Value 

AFFILIATE INVESTMENTS(O) – 77.2%

      

Secured First Lien Debt – 53.5%

      

Chemicals, Plastics, and Rubber – 6.3%

      

PSI Molded Plastics, Inc. – Term Debt (L+5.5%, 7.0% Cash, Due 1/2024)(L)

   26,618    26,618    26,618 

Diversified/Conglomerate Manufacturing – 3.8%

      

D.P.M.S., Inc. – Line of Credit, $0 available (L+6.5%, 9.0% Cash (0.5% Unused Fee), Due 10/2023)(L)

   1,500    1,500    1,500 

D.P.M.S., Inc. – Term Debt (10.0% Cash, Due 10/2023)(I)(L)

   10,796    10,796    5,841 

Edge Adhesives Holdings, Inc.(M) – Term Debt (L+10.5%, 12.5% Cash, Due 2/2022)(K)

   8,310    8,310    8,290 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     20,606    15,631 

Diversified/Conglomerate Services – 24.5%

      

ImageWorks Display and Marketing Group, Inc. – Term Debt (L+11.0%, 13.0% Cash, Due 11/2022)(L)

   22,000    22,000    22,000 

J.R. Hobbs Co. – Atlanta, LLC – Term Debt (L+6.0%, 8.0% Cash, Due 10/2024)(K)

   36,000    36,000    36,000 

J.R. Hobbs Co. – Atlanta, LLC – Term Debt (L+10.3%, 11.8% Cash, Due 10/2024)(K)

   16,500    16,500    16,500 

The Maids International, LLC – Term Debt (L+10.5%, 12.0% Cash, Due 3/2025)(L)

   28,560    28,560    28,560 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     103,060    103,060 

Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares, and Durable Consumer Products – 6.4%

      

Old World Christmas, Inc. – Secured First Lien Term Loan (L+9.5%, 11.0% Cash, Due 12/2025)(L)

   27,000    27,000    27,000 

Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures, and Entertainment – 2.1%

      

SOG Specialty Knives & Tools, LLC – Term Debt (Due 12/2023)(L)(R)

   538    538    538 

SOG Specialty Knives & Tools, LLC – Term Debt (L+4.0%, 6.0% Cash, Due 12/2023)(L)

   8,399    8,399    8,399 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     8,937    8,937 

Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products (Manufacturing Only) – 6.4%

      

The Mountain Corporation – Line of Credit, $0 available (L+5.0%, 9.0% Cash, Due 5/2022)(G)(L)

   3,400    3,400    3,400 

The Mountain Corporation – Line of Credit, $100 available (L+5.0%, 9.0% Cash, Due 5/2022)(G)(L)

   400    400    400 

Pioneer Square Brands, Inc. – Term Debt (L+12.0%, 13.0% Cash, Due 8/2022)(L)

   23,100    23,100    23,100 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     26,900    26,900 

Telecommunications – 4.0%

      

B+T Group Acquisition, Inc.(M) – Line of Credit, $0 available (L+11.0%, 13.0% Cash, Due 12/2021)(L)

   2,800    2,800    2,800 

B+T Group Acquisition, Inc.(M) – Term Debt (L+11.0%, 13.0% Cash, Due 12/2021)(L)

   14,000    14,000    14,000 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     16,800    16,800 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Secured First Lien Debt

    $229,921   $224,946 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

GLADSTONE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

JUNE 30, 2021

(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)

(UNAUDITED)

Company and Investment(A)(B)(D)(E)

  Principal/Shares/
    Units(F)(J)    
   Cost   Fair
Value
 

Secured Second Lien Debt – 0.5%

      

Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products (Manufacturing Only) – 0.5%

      

The Mountain Corporation – Term Debt (L+4.0%, 7.0% Cash, Due 4/2024)(G)(L)

   11,700    11,700    1,853 

The Mountain Corporation – Delayed Draw Term Debt, $0 available (L+4.0%, 7.0% Cash, Due 4/2024)(G)(L)

   1,500    1,500    238 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     13,200    2,091 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Secured Second Lien Debt

    $13,200   $2,091 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Preferred Equity – 23.1%

      

Chemicals, Plastics, and Rubber – 0.0%

      

PSI Molded Plastics, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   158,598    19,730    —   

Diversified/Conglomerate Manufacturing – 0.0%

      

Edge Adhesives Holdings, Inc.(M) – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   8,199    8,199    —   

Diversified/Conglomerate Services – 3.6%

      

ImageWorks Display and Marketing Group, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   67,490    6,749    12,183 

J.R. Hobbs Co. – Atlanta, LLC – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   10,920    10,920    —   

The Maids International, LLC – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   6,640    6,640    2,741 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     24,309    14,924 

Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares, and Durable Consumer Products – 6.9%

      

Old World Christmas, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   6,180    —      28,898 

Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures, and Entertainment – 3.0%

      

SOG Specialty Knives & Tools, LLC – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   14,949    14,949    12,539 

Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products (Manufacturing Only) – 7.3%

      

The Mountain Corporation – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   6,899    6,899    —   

Pioneer Square Brands, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   5,502    5,500    30,708 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     12,399    30,708 

Telecommunications – 2.3%

      

B+T Group Acquisition, Inc.(M) – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   14,304    4,722    9,637 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Preferred Equity

    $84,308   $96,706 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

GLADSTONE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

JUNE 30, 2021

(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)

(UNAUDITED)

Company and Investment(A)(B)(D)(E)

  Principal/Shares/
Units(F)(J)
  Cost   Fair Value 

Common Equity/Equivalents – 0.1%

     

Diversified/Conglomerate Manufacturing – 0.0%

     

D.P.M.S., Inc. – Common Stock(C)(L)

   627   1    —   

Diversified/Conglomerate Services – 0.0%

     

Nth Degree Investment Group, LLC – Common Stock(C)(L)

   14,360,000   1,219    —   

Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products (Manufacturing Only) – 0.0%

     

The Mountain Corporation – Common Stock(C)(L)

   751   1    —   

Telecommunications – 0.1%

     

B+T Group Acquisition, Inc.(M) – Common Stock Warrant(C)(L)

   3.5  —      442 
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Common Equity/Equivalents

   $1,221   $442 
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Affiliate Investments

   $328,650   $324,185 
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CONTROL INVESTMENTS(P) – 6.9%:

     

Secured Second Lien Debt – 3.1%

     

Aerospace and Defense – 3.1%

     

Galaxy Technologies, Inc. – Line of Credit, $0 available (L+4.5%, 6.5% Cash (0.5% Unused Fee), Due 8/2023)(L)

  $5,000  $5,000   $5,000 

Galaxy Technologies, Inc. – Term Debt (L+6.0%, 10.0% Cash, Due 8/2023)(L)

   8,000   8,000    8,000 
   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $13,000   $13,000 
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Preferred Equity – 3.8%

     

Aerospace and Defense – 3.8%

     

Galaxy Technologies, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   5,517,444  $11,464   $16,034 

Common Equity – 0.0%

     

Aerospace and Defense – 0.0%

     

Galaxy Technologies, Inc. – Common Stock(C)(L)

   88,843  $48   $—   
   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     

Total Control Investments

   $24,512   $29,034 
   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     

TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 161.5%

   $660,814   $678,594 
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

GLADSTONE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

JUNE 30, 2021

(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)

(UNAUDITED)

(A)

Certain of the securities listed are issued by affiliate(s) of the indicated portfolio company. The majority of the securities listed, totaling $523.6 million at fair value, are pledged as collateral to our revolving line of credit, as described further in Note 5 — Borrowings in the accompanying Notes toConsolidated Financial Statements. Additionally, under Section 55 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), we may not acquire any non-qualifying assets unless, at the time such acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of our total assets. As of June 30, 2021, our investment in Funko Acquisition Holdings, LLC (“Funko”) was considered a non-qualifying asset under Section 55 of the 1940 Act and represented less than 0.1% of total investments, at fair value.

(B)

Unless indicated otherwise, all cash interest rates are indexed to 30-day London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR” or “L”), which was 0.1% as of June 30, 2021. If applicable, paid-in-kind interest rates are noted separately from the cash interest rate. Certain securities are subject to an interest rate floor. The cash interest rate is the greater of the floor or 30-day LIBOR plus a spread. Due dates represent the contractual maturity date.

(C)

Security is non-income producing.

(D)

Category percentages represent the fair value of each category and subcategory as a percentage of net assets as of June 30, 2021.

(E)

Unless indicated otherwise, all of our investments are valued using Level 3 inputs within the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASC 820”) fair value hierarchy. Refer to Note 3 — Investments in the accompanying Notes toConsolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

(F)

Where applicable, aggregates all shares of a class of stock owned without regard to specific series owned within such class (some series of which may or may not be voting shares) or aggregates all warrants to purchase shares of a class of stock owned without regard to specific series of such class of stock such warrants allow us to purchase.

(G)

Debt security is on non-accrual status.

(H)

$5.1 million of the debt security was participated to a third-party, but is accounted for as collateral for a secured borrowing under accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. and presented as Secured borrowing on our accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2021.

(I)

Debt security has a fixed interest rate.

(J)

Represents the principal balance for debt investments and the number of shares/units held for equity investments. Warrants are represented as a percentage of ownership, as applicable.

(K)

Fair value was based on internal yield analysis or on estimates of value submitted by ICE Data Pricing and Reference Data, LLC. Refer to Note 3 — Investments in the accompanying Notes toConsolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

(L)

Fair value was based on the total enterprise value of the portfolio company, which is generally allocated to the portfolio company’s securities in order of their relative priority in the capital structure. Refer to Note 3 — Investments in the accompanying Notes toConsolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

(M)

One of our affiliated funds, Gladstone Capital Corporation, co-invested with us in this portfolio company pursuant to an exemptive order granted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

(N)

Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments, as defined by the 1940 Act, are those that are neither Control nor Affiliate investments and in which we own less than 5.0% of the issued and outstanding voting securities.

(O)

Affiliate investments, as defined by the 1940 Act, are those that are not Control investments and in which we own, with the power to vote, between and inclusive of 5.0% and 25.0% of the issued and outstanding voting securities.

(P)

Control investments, as defined by the 1940 Act, are those where we have the power to exercise a controlling influence over the management or policies of the portfolio company, which may include owning, with the power to vote, more than 25.0% of the issued and outstanding voting securities.

(Q)

Reserved.

(R)

Debt security does not have a stated current interest rate.

(S)

Our investment in Funko was valued using Level 2 inputs within the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy. Our common units in Funko are convertible into class A common stock in Funko, Inc. upon meeting certain requirements. Fair value was based on the closing market price of shares of Funko, Inc. as of the reporting date, less a discount for lack of marketability. Funko, Inc. is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the trading symbol “FNKO.” Refer to Note 3 — Investments in the accompanying Notes toConsolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

(T)

Refer to Note 10 — Commitments and Contingencies in the accompanying Notes toConsolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding this guaranty.

THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

GLADSTONE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

MARCH 31, 2021

(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)

Company and Investment(A)(B)(D)(E)

  Principal/Shares/
    Units(F)(J)    
   Cost   Fair Value 

NON-CONTROL/NON-AFFILIATE INVESTMENTS(N) – 77.9%

      

Secured First Lien Debt – 48.9%

      

Diversified/Conglomerate Manufacturing – 1.1%

      

Phoenix Door Systems, Inc. – Line of Credit, $0 available (L+7.0%, 9.0% Cash (0.3% Unused Fee), Due 3/2022)(L)

  $1,150   $1,150   $1,150 

Phoenix Door Systems, Inc. – Term Debt (L+11.0%, 13.0% Cash, Due 9/2024)(L)

   3,200    3,200    3,200 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     4,350    4,350 

Diversified/Conglomerate Services – 30.6%

      

Bassett Creek Services, Inc. – Term Debt (L+10.0%, 12.0% Cash, Due 4/2023)(K)

   37,500    37,500    36,656 

Counsel Press, Inc. – Term Debt (L+11.8%, 12.8% Cash, Due 3/2023)(L)

   21,100    21,100    21,100 

Counsel Press, Inc. – Term Debt (L+13.0%, 14.0% Cash, Due 3/2023)(L)

   6,400    6,400    6,400 

Horizon Facilities Services, Inc. – Term Debt (L+9.5%, 12.0% Cash, Due 6/2024)(G)(L)

   27,700    27,700    27,700 

Mason West, LLC – Line of Credit, $3,000 available (L+8.0%, 10.0% Cash, Due 7/2021)(L)

   —      —      —   

Mason West, LLC – Term Debt (L+10.0%, 12.5% Cash, Due 7/2025)(L)

   25,250    25,250    25,250 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     117,950    117,106 

Healthcare, Education, and Childcare – 5.2%

      

Educators Resource, Inc. – Term Debt (L+10.5%, 13.0% Cash, Due 11/2023)(L)

   20,000    20,000    20,000 

Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares, and Durable Consumer Products – 6.4%

      

Brunswick Bowling Products, Inc. – Term Debt (L+10.0%, 12.0% Cash, Due 1/2023)(L)

   17,700    17,700    17,700 

Brunswick Bowling Products, Inc. – Term Debt (L+10.0%, 12.0% Cash, Due 1/2023)(L)

   6,850    6,850    6,850 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     24,550    24,550 

Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures, and Entertainment – 5.6%

      

Schylling, Inc. – Term Debt (L+11.0%, 13.0% Cash, Due 8/2024)(L)

   13,081    13,081    13,081 

Schylling, Inc. – Term Debt (L+11.0%, 13.0% Cash, Due 8/2024)(L)

   8,500    8,500    8,500 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     21,581    21,581 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Secured First Lien Debt

    $188,431   $187,587 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Secured Second Lien Debt – 11.0%

      

Automobile – 1.0%

      

Country Club Enterprises, LLC – Term Debt (L+8.0%, 10.0% Cash, Due 2/2022)(K)

  $4,000   $4,000   $3,890 

Country Club Enterprises, LLC – Guaranty ($1,000)(T)

   —      —      —   
    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     4,000    3,890 

Cargo Transport – 3.4%

      

Diligent Delivery Systems – Term Debt (L+9.0%, 11.0% Cash, Due 11/2022)(Q)

   13,000    12,970    13,000 

Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares, and Durable Consumer Products – 3.5%

      

Ginsey Home Solutions, Inc. – Term Debt (L+10.0%, 13.5% Cash, Due 1/2025)(H)(L)

   13,300    13,300    13,300 

Machinery (Non-Agriculture, Non-Construction, and Non-Electronic) – 3.1%

      

SBS Industries Holdings, Inc. – Term Debt (L+7.0%, 9.0% Cash, Due 11/2024)(L)

   11,736    11,736    11,736 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Secured Second Lien Debt

    $42,006   $41,926 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

GLADSTONE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

MARCH 31, 2021

(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)

Company and Investment(A)(B)(D)(E)

  Principal/Shares/
    Units(F)(J)    
  Cost   Fair Value 

Preferred Equity – 17.3%

     

Diversified/Conglomerate Services – 9.2%

     

Bassett Creek Services, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   4,900  $4,900   $—   

Counsel Press, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   6,995   6,995    21,348 

Horizon Facilities Services, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   10,080   10,080    3,663 

Mason West, LLC – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   11,206   11,206    9,774 
   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    33,181    34,785 

Healthcare, Education, and Childcare – 2.9%

     

Educators Resource, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   8,560   8,560    11,194 

Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares, and Durable Consumer Products – 2.5%

     

Brunswick Bowling Products, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   6,653   6,653    1,015 

Ginsey Home Solutions, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   19,280   9,583    8,550 
   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    16,236    9,565 

Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures, and Entertainment – 2.1%

     

Schylling, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   4,000   4,000    7,936 

Machinery (Non-Agriculture, Non-Construction, and Non-Electronic) – 0.6%

     

SBS Industries Holdings, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   27,705   2,771    2,463 
     
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Preferred Equity

   $64,748   $65,943 
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Common Equity/Equivalents – 0.7%

     

Cargo Transport – 0.6%

     

Diligent Delivery Systems – Common Stock Warrants(C)(Q)

   8 $500   $2,211 

Diversified/Conglomerate Manufacturing – 0.1%

     

Phoenix Door Systems, Inc. – Common Stock(C)(L)

   3,195   1,452    460 

Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares, and Durable Consumer Products – 0.0%

     

Ginsey Home Solutions, Inc. – Common Stock(C)(L)

   63,747   8    —   

Machinery (Non-Agriculture, Non-Construction, and Non-Electronic) – 0.0%

     

SBS Industries Holdings, Inc. – Common Stock(C)(L)

   221,500   222    —   

Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products (Manufacturing Only) – 0.0%

     

Funko Acquisition Holdings, LLC(M) – Common Units(C)(S)

   7,178   33    95 
     
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Common Equity/Equivalents

   $2,215   $2,766 
   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments

   $297,400   $298,222 
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

GLADSTONE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

MARCH 31, 2021

(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)

Company and Investment(A)(B)(D)(E)

  Principal/Shares/
    Units(F)(J)    
   Cost   Fair Value 

AFFILIATE INVESTMENTS(O) – 80.9%

      

Secured First Lien Debt – 47.6%

      

Beverage, Food, and Tobacco – 2.4%

      

Head Country, Inc. – Term Debt (L+10.5%, 12.5% Cash, Due 2/2023)(L)

  $9,050   $9,050   $9,050 

Chemicals, Plastics, and Rubber – 6.0%

      

PSI Molded Plastics, Inc. – Term Debt (L+5.5%, 7.0% Cash, Due 1/2024)(L)

   26,618    26,618    22,985 

Diversified/Conglomerate Manufacturing – 5.4%

      

D.P.M.S., Inc. – Line of Credit, $0 available (L+6.5%, 9.0% Cash (0.5% Unused Fee), Due 10/2023)(L)

   1,500    1,500    1,500 

D.P.M.S., Inc. – Term Debt (10.0% Cash, Due 10/2023)(I)(L)

   10,796    10,796    5,751 

Edge Adhesives Holdings, Inc.(M) – Line of Credit, $0 available (L+8.0%, 10.0% Cash, Due 9/2021)(K)

   1,020    1,020    1,005 

Edge Adhesives Holdings, Inc.(M) – Term Debt (L+10.5%, 12.5% Cash, Due 2/2022)(K)

   9,300    9,300    9,161 

Edge Adhesives Holdings, Inc.(M) – Term Debt (L+11.8%, 13.8% Cash, Due 2/2022)(K)

   3,000    3,000    2,955 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     25,616    20,372 

Diversified/Conglomerate Services – 13.3%

      

ImageWorks Display and Marketing Group, Inc. – Term Debt (L+11.0%, 13.0% Cash, Due 11/2022)(L)

   22,000    22,000    22,000 

The Maids International, LLC – Term Debt (L+10.5%, 12.0% Cash, Due 3/2025)(L)

   28,560    28,560    28,560 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     50,560    50,560 

Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares, and Durable Consumer Products – 7.1%

      

Old World Christmas, Inc. – Secured First Lien Term Loan (L+9.5%, 11.0% Cash, Due 12/2025)(L)

   27,000    27,000    27,000 

Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures, and Entertainment – 2.3%

      

SOG Specialty Knives & Tools, LLC – Term Debt (Due 12/2023)(L)(R)

   538    538    538 

SOG Specialty Knives & Tools, LLC – Term Debt (L+4.0%, 6.0% Cash, Due 12/2023)(L)

   8,399    8,399    8,399 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     8,937    8,937 

Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products (Manufacturing Only) – 7.0%

      

The Mountain Corporation – Line of Credit, $0 available (L+5.0%, 9.0% Cash, Due 4/2021)(G)(L)

   3,400    3,400    3,400 

Pioneer Square Brands, Inc. – Term Debt (L+12.0%, 13.0% Cash, Due 8/2022)(Q)

   23,100    23,100    23,215 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     26,500    26,615 

Telecommunications – 4.1%

      

B+T Group Acquisition, Inc.(M) – Line of Credit, $0 available (L+11.0%, 13.0% Cash, Due 12/2021)(G)(K)

   2,800    2,800    2,597 

B+T Group Acquisition, Inc.(M) – Term Debt (L+11.0%, 13.0% Cash, Due 12/2021)(G)(K)

   14,000    14,000    12,985 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     16,800    15,582 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Secured First Lien Debt

    $191,081   $181,101 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

GLADSTONE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

MARCH 31, 2021

(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)

Company and Investment(A)(B)(D)(E)

  Principal/Shares/
Units(F)(J)
   Cost   Fair
Value
 

Secured Second Lien Debt – 12.6%

      

Diversified/Conglomerate Services – 12.0%

      

J.R. Hobbs Co. – Atlanta, LLC – Line of Credit, $0 available (L+6.0%, 8.0% Cash, Due 10/2024)(K)

  $10,000   $10,000   $9,975 

J.R. Hobbs Co. – Atlanta, LLC – Term Debt (L+10.3%, 11.8% Cash, Due 10/2024)(K)

   36,000    36,000    35,910 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     46,000    45,885 

Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products (Manufacturing Only) – 0.6%

      

The Mountain Corporation – Term Debt (L+4.0%, 7.0% Cash, Due 4/2024)(G)(L)

   11,700    11,700    1,849 

The Mountain Corporation – Delayed Draw Term Debt, $0 available (L+4.0%, 7.0% Cash, Due 4/2024)(G)(L)

   1,500    1,500    237 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     13,200    2,086 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Secured Second Lien Debt

    $59,200   $47,971 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Preferred Equity – 20.7%

      

Beverage, Food, and Tobacco – 1.7%

      

Head Country, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   4,000   $4,000   $6,469 

Chemicals, Plastics, and Rubber – 0.0%

      

PSI Molded Plastics, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   158,598    19,730    —   

Diversified/Conglomerate Manufacturing – 0.0%

      

Channel Technologies Group, LLC – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   2,279    1,841    —   

Edge Adhesives Holdings, Inc.(M) – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   8,199    8,199    —   
    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     10,040    —   

Diversified/Conglomerate Services – 3.5%

      

ImageWorks Display and Marketing Group, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   67,490    6,749    9,819 

J.R. Hobbs Co. – Atlanta, LLC – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   10,920    10,920    —   

The Maids International, LLC – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   6,640    6,640    3,560 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     24,309    13,379 

Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares, and Durable Consumer Products – 5.3%

      

Old World Christmas, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   6,180    —      20,248 

Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures, and Entertainment – 1.8%

      

SOG Specialty Knives & Tools, LLC – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   14,949    14,949    6,754 

Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products (Manufacturing Only) – 8.4%

      

The Mountain Corporation – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   6,899    6,899    —   

Pioneer Square Brands, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(Q)

   5,502    5,500    32,055 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     12,399    32,055 

Telecommunications – 0.0%

      

B+T Group Acquisition, Inc.(M) – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   14,304    4,722    —   
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Preferred Equity

    $90,149   $78,905 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.    

GLADSTONE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

MARCH 31, 2021

(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)

Company and Investment(A)(B)(D)(E)

  Principal/Shares/
Units(F)(J)
  Cost   Fair Value 

Common Equity/Equivalents – 0.0%

     

Diversified/Conglomerate Manufacturing – 0.0%

     

Channel Technologies Group, LLC – Common Stock(C)(L)

   2,319,184  $—     $—   

D.P.M.S., Inc. – Common Stock(C)(L)

   627   1    —   
   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    1    —   

Diversified/Conglomerate Services – 0.0%

     

Nth Degree Investment Group, LLC – Common Stock(C)(L)

   14,360,000   1,219    —   

Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products (Manufacturing Only) – 0.0%

     

The Mountain Corporation – Common Stock(C)(L)

   751   1    —   

Telecommunications – 0.0%

     

B+T Group Acquisition, Inc.(M) – Common Stock Warrant(C)(L)

   3.5  —      —   
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Common Equity/Equivalents

   $1,221   $—   
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Affiliate Investments

   $341,651   $307,977 
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CONTROL INVESTMENTS(P) – 7.2%:

     

Secured Second Lien Debt – 3.4%

     

Aerospace and Defense – 3.4%

     

Galaxy Technologies, Inc. – Line of Credit, $0 available (L+4.5%, 6.5% Cash (0.5% Unused Fee), Due 8/2023)(L)

  $5,000  $5,000   $5,000 

Galaxy Technologies, Inc. – Term Debt (L+6.0%, 10.0% Cash, Due 8/2023)(L)

   8,000   8,000    8,000 
   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $13,000   $13,000 
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Preferred Equity – 3.8%

     

Aerospace and Defense – 3.8%

     

Galaxy Technologies, Inc. – Preferred Stock(C)(L)

   5,517,444  $11,464   $14,630 

Common Equity – 0.0%

     

Aerospace and Defense – 0.0%

     

Galaxy Technologies, Inc. – Common Stock(C)(L)

   88,843  $48   $—   
   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Control Investments

   $24,512   $27,630 
   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 166.0%

   $663,563   $633,829 
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

GLADSTONE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

MARCH 31, 2021

(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)

(A)

Certain of the securities listed are issued by affiliate(s) of the indicated portfolio company. The majority of the securities listed, totaling $524.0 million at fair value, are pledged as collateral to our revolving line of credit, as described further in Note 5 — Borrowings in the accompanying Notes toConsolidated Financial Statements. Additionally, under Section 55 of the 1940 Act, we may not acquire any non-qualifying assets unless, at the time such acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of our total assets. As of March 31, 2021, our investment in Funko Acquisition Holdings, LLC (“Funko”) was considered a non-qualifying asset under Section 55 of the 1940 Act and represented less than 0.1% of total investments, at fair value.

(B)

Unless indicated otherwise, all cash interest rates are indexed to 30-day LIBOR, which was 0.1% as of March 31, 2021. If applicable, paid-in-kind interest rates are noted separately from the cash interest rate. Certain securities are subject to an interest rate floor. The cash interest rate is the greater of the floor or 30-day LIBOR plus a spread. Due dates represent the contractual maturity date.

(C)

Security is non-income producing.

(D)

Category percentages represent the fair value of each category and subcategory as a percentage of net assets as of March 31, 2021.

(E)

Unless indicated otherwise, all of our investments are valued using Level 3 inputs within the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy. Refer to Note 3 — Investments in the accompanying Notes toConsolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

(F)

Where applicable, aggregates all shares of a class of stock owned without regard to specific series owned within such class (some series of which may or may not be voting shares) or aggregates all warrants to purchase shares of a class of stock owned without regard to specific series of such class of stock such warrants allow us to purchase.

(G)

Debt security is on non-accrual status.

(H)

$5.1 million of the debt security was participated to a third-party, but is accounted for as collateral for a secured borrowing under accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. and presented as Secured borrowing on our accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of March 31, 2021.

(I)

Debt security has a fixed interest rate.

(J)

Represents the principal balance for debt investments and the number of shares/units held for equity investments. Warrants are represented as a percentage of ownership, as applicable.

(K)

Fair value was based on internal yield analysis or on estimates of value submitted by ICE Data Pricing and Reference Data, LLC. Refer to Note 3 — Investments in the accompanying Notes toConsolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

(L)

Fair value was based on the total enterprise value of the portfolio company, which is generally allocated to the portfolio company’s securities in order of their relative priority in the capital structure. Refer to Note 3 — Investments in the accompanying Notes toConsolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

(M)

One of our affiliated funds, Gladstone Capital Corporation, co-invested with us in this portfolio company pursuant to an exemptive order granted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

(N)

Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments, as defined by the 1940 Act, are those that are neither Control nor Affiliate investments and in which we own less than 5.0% of the issued and outstanding voting securities.

(O)

Affiliate investments, as defined by the 1940 Act, are those that are not Control investments and in which we own, with the power to vote, between and inclusive of 5.0% and 25.0% of the issued and outstanding voting securities.

(P)

Control investments, as defined by the 1940 Act, are those where we have the power to exercise a controlling influence over the management or policies of the portfolio company, which may include owning, with the power to vote, more than 25.0% of the issued and outstanding voting securities.

(Q)

Fair value was based on the expected exit or payoff amount, where such event has occurred or is expected to occur imminently.

(R)

Debt security does not have a stated current interest rate.

(S)

Our investment in Funko was valued using Level 2 inputs within the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy. Our common units in Funko are convertible into class A common stock in Funko, Inc. upon meeting certain requirements. Fair value was based on the closing market price of shares of Funko, Inc. as of the reporting date, less a discount for lack of marketability. Funko, Inc. is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the trading symbol “FNKO.” Refer to Note 3 — Investments in the accompanying Notes toConsolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

(T)

Refer to Note 10 — Commitments and Contingencies in the accompanying Notes toConsolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding this guaranty.

(U)

Reserved.

(V)

Cumulative gross unrealized depreciation for federal income tax purposes is $109.0 million; cumulative gross unrealized appreciation for federal income tax purposes is $78.5 million. Cumulative net unrealized depreciation is $30.5 million, based on a tax cost of $664.3 million.

THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

GLADSTONE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30,

DECEMBER 31, 2021

(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA AND AS OTHERWISE INDICATED)

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 1. ORGANIZATION

Gladstone Investment Corporation (“Gladstone Investment”) was incorporated under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware on February 18, 2005, and completed an initial public offering on June 22, 2005. The terms “the Company,” “we,” “our” and “us” all refer to Gladstone Investment and its consolidated subsidiaries. We are an externally advised, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company that has elected to be treated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and are applying the guidance of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946, “Financial Services-Investment Companies” (“ASC 946”). In addition, we have elected to be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). We were established for the purpose of investing in debt and equity securities of established private businesses in the United States (“U.S.”). Debt investments primarily take the form of two types of loans: secured first lien loans and secured second lien loans. Equity investments primarily take the form of preferred or common equity (or warrants or options to acquire the foregoing), often in connection with buyouts and other recapitalizations. Our investment objectives are to: (i) achieve and grow current income by investing in debt securities of established businesses that we believe will provide stable earnings and cash flow to pay expenses, make principal and interest payments on our outstanding indebtedness and make distributions to stockholders that grow over time, and (ii) provide our stockholders with long-term capital appreciation in the value of our assets by investing in equity securities of established businesses, generally in combination with the aforementioned debt securities, that we believe can grow over time to permit us to sell our equity investments for capital gains. We intend that our investment portfolio over time will consist of approximately 75.0% in debt investments and 25.0% in equity investments, at cost.

As of December 31, 2021, our investment portfolio was comprised of 76.8% in debt securities and 23.2% in equity securities, at cost.

Gladstone Business Investment, LLC (“Business Investment”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of ours, was established on August 11, 2006 for the sole purpose of holding certain investments pledged as collateral under our line of credit. The financial statements of Business Investment are consolidated with those of Gladstone Investment. Refer to Note 12 — Unconsolidated Significant Subsidiaries for additional information regarding our unconsolidated significant subsidiaries.

We are externally managed by Gladstone Management Corporation (the “Adviser”), an affiliate of ours and a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) registered investment adviser, pursuant to an investment advisory and management agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”). Administrative services are provided by Gladstone Administration, LLC (the “Administrator”), an affiliate of ours and the Adviser, pursuant to an administration agreement (the “Administration Agreement”). Refer to Note 4 — Related Party Transactions for more information regarding these arrangements.

NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Unaudited Interim Financial Statements and Basis of Presentation

We prepare our interim financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Articles 6, 10 and 12 of SEC Regulation S-X. Accordingly, we have not included in this quarterly report all of the information and notes required by GAAP for annual financial statements. The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include our accounts and those of our wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation S-X, we do not consolidate portfolio company investments. Under the investment company rules and regulations pursuant to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“AICPA”) Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies, codified in ASC 946, we are precluded from consolidating any entity other than another investment company, except that ASC 946 provides for the consolidation of a controlled operating company that provides substantially all of its services to the investment company or its consolidated subsidiaries. In our opinion, all adjustments, consisting solely of normal recurring accruals, necessary for the fair statement of financial statements for the interim periods have been included. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of results that ultimately may be achieved for the fiscal year
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ending March 31, 2022 or any future interim period. The interim financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, as filed with the SEC on May 11, 2021.

Use of Estimates

Preparing financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in our accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

Reclassifications

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation in the Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Reclassifications did not impact net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations, total assets, total liabilities or total net assets, or Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows classifications.

Investment Valuation Policy

Accounting Recognition

We record our investments at fair value in accordance with the FASB ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASC 820”) and the 1940 Act. Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains or losses are generally measured by the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the cost basis of the investment, without regard to unrealized appreciation or depreciation previously recognized, and include investments charged off during the period, net of recoveries. Unrealized appreciation or depreciation primarily reflects the change in investment fair values, including the reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation or depreciation when gains or losses are realized.

Board Responsibility

In accordance with the 1940 Act, our board of directors (“Board of Directors”) has the ultimate responsibility for reviewing and determining, in good faith, the fair value of our investments for which market quotations are not readily available based on our investment valuation policy (which has been approved by our Board of Directors) (the(the “Policy”). Such review occurs in three phases. First, prior to its quarterly meetings, the Board of Directors receives written valuation recommendations and supporting materials provided by professionals of the Adviser and Administrator with oversight and direction from the chief valuation officer (the “Valuation Team”). Second, the Valuation Committee of our Board of Directors (comprised entirely of independent directors) meets to review the valuation recommendations and supporting materials, discusses the information provided by the Valuation Team, determines whether the Valuation Team has followed the Policy, determines whether the Valuation Team’s recommended fair value is reasonable in light of the Policy, and reviews other facts and circumstances. Third, after the Valuation Committee concludes its meeting, it and the chief valuation officer present the Valuation Committee’s findings to the entire Board of Directors so that the full Board of Directors may review and determine in good faith the fair value of such investments in accordance with the Policy.

There is no single standard for determining fair value (especially for privately-held businesses), as fair value depends upon the specific facts and circumstances of each individual investment. In determining the fair value of our investments, the Valuation Team, led by the chief valuation officer, uses the Policy, and each quarter the Valuation Committee and Board of Directors review the Policy to determine if changes thereto are advisable and whether the Valuation Team has applied the Policy consistently.

Use of Third-Party Valuation Firms

The Valuation Team engages third-party valuation firms to provide independent assessments of fair value of certain of our investments.

ICE Data Pricing and Reference Data, LLC (“ICE”), a valuation specialist, generally provides estimates of fair value on our debt investments. The Valuation Team generally assigns ICE’s estimates of fair value to our debt investments where we do not have the ability to effectuate a sale of the applicable portfolio company. The Valuation Team corroborates ICE’s
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estimates of fair value using one or more of the valuation techniques discussed below. The Valuation Team’s estimate of value on a specific debt investment may significantly differ from ICE’s. When this occurs, our Valuation Committee and Board of Directors review whether the Valuation Team has followed the Policy and whether the Valuation Team’s recommended fair value is reasonable in light of the Policy and other facts and circumstances before determining fair value.

We may engage other independent valuation firms to provide earnings multiple ranges, as well as other information, and evaluate such information for incorporation into the total enterprise value (“TEV”) of certain of our investments. Generally, at least once per year, we engage an independent valuation firm to value or review the valuation of each of our significant equity investments, which includes providing the information noted above. The Valuation Team evaluates such information for incorporation into our TEV, including review of all inputs provided by the independent valuation firm. The Valuation Team then makes a recommendation to our Valuation Committee and Board of Directors as to the fair value. Our Board of Directors reviews the recommended fair value and whether it is reasonable in light of the Policy and other relevant facts and circumstances before determining fair value.

Valuation Techniques

In accordance with ASC 820, the Valuation Team uses the following techniques when valuing our investment portfolio:

Total Enterprise Value — In determining the fair value using a TEV, the Valuation Team first calculates the TEV of the portfolio company by incorporating some or all of the following factors: the portfolio company’s ability to make payments and other specific portfolio company attributes; the earnings of the portfolio company (the trailing or projected twelve month revenue or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”)); EBITDA multiples obtained from our indexing methodology whereby the original transaction EBITDA multiple at the time of our closing is indexed to a general subset of comparable disclosed transactions and EBITDA multiples from recent sales to third parties of similar securities in similar industries; a comparison to publicly traded securities in similar industries; and other pertinent factors. The Valuation Team generally reviews industry statistics and may use outside experts when gathering this information. Once the TEV is determined for a portfolio company, the Valuation Team generally allocates the TEV to the portfolio company’s securities based on the facts and circumstances of the securities, which typically results in the allocation of fair value to securities based on the order of their relative priority in the capital structure. Generally, the Valuation Team uses TEV to value our equity investments and, in the circumstances where we have the ability to effectuate a sale of a portfolio company, our debt investments.

Total Enterprise Value — In determining the fair value using a TEV, the Valuation Team first calculates the TEV of the portfolio company by incorporating some or all of the following factors: the portfolio company’s ability to make payments and other specific portfolio company attributes; the earnings of the portfolio company (the trailing or projected twelve month revenue or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”)); EBITDA multiples obtained from our indexing methodology whereby the original transaction EBITDA multiple at the time of our closing is indexed to a general subset of comparable disclosed transactions and EBITDA multiples from recent sales to third parties of similar securities in similar industries; a comparison to publicly traded securities in similar industries; and other pertinent factors. The Valuation Team generally reviews industry statistics and may use outside experts when gathering this information. Once the TEV is determined for a portfolio company, the Valuation Team generally allocates the TEV to the portfolio company’s securities based on the facts and circumstances of the securities, which typically results in the allocation of fair value to securities based on the order of their relative priority in the capital structure. Generally, the Valuation Team uses TEV to value our equity investments and, in the circumstances where we have the ability to effectuate a sale of a portfolio company, our debt investments.
TEV is primarily calculated using EBITDA and EBITDA multiples; however, TEV may also be calculated using revenue and revenue multiples or a discounted cash flow (“DCF”) analysis whereby future expected cash flows of the portfolio company are discounted to determine a net present value using estimated risk-adjusted discount rates, which incorporate adjustments for nonperformance and liquidity risks. Generally, the Valuation Team uses a DCF analysis to calculate TEV to corroborate estimates of value for our equity investments where we do not have the ability to effectuate a sale of a portfolio company or for debt of credit-impaired portfolio companies.

Yield Analysis — The Valuation Team generally determines the fair value of our debt investments for which we do not have the ability to effectuate a sale of the applicable portfolio company using the yield analysis, which includes a DCF calculation and assumptions that the Valuation Team believes market participants would use, including: estimated remaining life, current market yield, current leverage, and interest rate spreads. This technique develops a modified discount rate that incorporates risk premiums including, among other things, increased probability of default, increased loss upon default, and increased liquidity risk. Generally, the Valuation Team uses the yield analysis to corroborate both estimates of value provided by ICE and market quotes.

Market Quotes — For our investments for which a limited market exists, we generally base fair value on readily available and reliable market quotations, which are corroborated by the Valuation Team (generally by using the yield analysis described above). In addition, the Valuation Team assesses trading activity for similar investments and evaluates variances in quotations and other market insights to determine if any available quoted prices are reliable. Typically, the Valuation Team uses the lower indicative bid price in the bid-to-ask price range obtained from the respective originating syndication agent’s trading desk on or near the valuation date. The Valuation Team may take further steps to consider additional information to validate that price in accordance with the Policy. For securities that are publicly traded, we generally base fair value on the closing market price of the securities we hold as of the reporting date. For restricted securities that are publicly traded, we generally base fair value on the closing market price of the securities we hold as of the reporting date less a discount for the restriction, which includes consideration of the nature and term to expiration of the restriction.

Investments in Funds — For equity investments in other funds for which we cannot effectuate a sale of the fund, the Valuation Team generally determines the fair value of our invested capital at the net asset value (“NAV”) provided by the fund. Any invested capital that is not yet reflected in the NAV provided by the fund is valued at par value. The Valuation Team may also determine fair value of our investments in other investment funds based on the capital accounts of the underlying entity.

Yield Analysis — The Valuation Team generally determines the fair value of our debt investments for which we do not have the ability to effectuate a sale of the applicable portfolio company using the yield analysis, which includes a DCF calculation and assumptions that the Valuation Team believes market participants would use, including: estimated remaining life, current market yield, current leverage, and interest rate spreads. This technique develops a modified discount rate that incorporates risk premiums including, among other things, increased probability of default, increased loss upon default, and increased liquidity risk. Generally, the Valuation Team uses the yield analysis to corroborate both estimates of value provided by ICE and market quotes.

Market Quotes — For our investments for which a limited market exists, we generally base fair value on readily available and reliable market quotations, which are corroborated by the Valuation Team (generally by using the yield analysis described above). In addition, the Valuation Team assesses trading activity for similar investments and evaluates variances in quotations and other market insights to determine if any available quoted prices are reliable. Typically, the Valuation Team uses the lower indicative bid price in the bid-to-ask price range obtained from the respective originating syndication agent’s trading desk on or near the valuation date. The Valuation Team may take further steps to consider additional information to validate that price in accordance with the Policy. For securities that are publicly traded, we generally base fair value on the closing market price of the securities we hold as of the reporting date. For restricted securities that are publicly traded, we generally base fair
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value on the closing market price of the securities we hold as of the reporting date less a discount for the restriction, which includes consideration of the nature and term to expiration of the restriction.
Investments in Funds — For equity investments in other funds for which we cannot effectuate a sale of the fund, the Valuation Team generally determines the fair value of our invested capital at the net asset value (“NAV”) provided by the fund. Any invested capital that is not yet reflected in the NAV provided by the fund is valued at par value. The Valuation Team may also determine fair value of our investments in other investment funds based on the capital accounts of the underlying entity.
In addition to the valuation techniques listed above, the Valuation Team may also consider other factors when determining the fair value of our investments, including: the nature and realizable value of the collateral, including external parties’ guaranties, any relevant offers or letters of intent to acquire the portfolio company, timing of expected loan repayments, and the markets in which the portfolio company operates.

Fair value measurements of our investments may involve subjective judgments and estimates and, due to the uncertainty inherent in valuing these securities, the determinations of fair value may fluctuate from period to period and may differ materially from the values that could be obtained if a ready market for these securities existed. Our NAV could be materially affected if the determinations regarding the fair value of our investments are materially different from the values that we ultimately realize upon our disposal of such securities. Additionally, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investment may cause the gains or losses ultimately realized on these investments to be different than the valuations currently assigned. Further, such investments are generally subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise are less liquid than publicly traded securities. If we were required to liquidate a portfolio investment in a forced or liquidation sale, we could realize significantly less than the value at which it is recorded.

Refer to Note 3 Investments for additional information regarding fair value measurements and our application of ASC 820.

Revenue Recognition

Interest Income Recognition

Interest income, adjusted for amortization of premiums, amendment fees and acquisition costs and the accretion of discounts, is recorded on the accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are expected to be collected. Generally, when a loan becomes 90 days or more past due, or if our qualitative assessment indicates that the debtor is unable to service its debt or other obligations, we will place the loan on non-accrual status and cease recognizing interest income on that loan until the borrower has demonstrated the ability and intent to pay contractual amounts due. However, we remain contractually entitled to this interest. Interest payments received on non-accrual loans may be recognized as income or applied to the cost basis, depending upon management’s judgment. Generally, non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past-due principal and interest are paid and, in management’s judgment, are likely to remain current, or, due to a restructuring, the interest income is deemed to be collectible. As of June 30,December 31, 2021, our loans to J.R. Hobbs Co. – Atlanta, LLC (“J.R. Hobbs”), The Mountain Corporation (“The Mountain”), and SBS Industries Holdings, Inc. were on non-accrual status, with an aggregate debt cost basis of $28.7$81.3 million, or 5.9%15.7% of the cost basis of all debt investments in our portfolio, and an aggregate fair value of $17.6$64.9 million, or 3.7%12.9% of the fair value of all debt investments in our portfolio. As of March 31, 2021, our loans to B+T Group Acquisition, Inc., Horizon Facilities Services, Inc., and The Mountain were on non-accrual status, with an aggregate debt cost basis of $61.1 million, or 12.4% of the cost basis of all debt investments in our portfolio, and an aggregate fair value of $48.8 million, or 10.3% of the fair value of all debt investments in our portfolio.

Paid-in-kind (“PIK”) interest, computed at the contractual rate specified in the loan agreement, is added to the principal balance of the loan and recorded as interest income. As of June 30,December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021, we did not have any loans with a PIK interest component.

Success Fee Income Recognition

We record success fees as income when earned, which often occurs upon receipt of cash. Success fees are generally contractually due upon a change of control in a portfolio company, typically resulting from an exit or sale, and are non-recurring.
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Dividend Income Recognition

We accrue dividend income on preferred and common equity securities to the extent that such amounts are expected to be collected and if we have the option to collect such amounts in cash or other consideration.

Related Party Fees

We are party to the Advisory Agreement with the Adviser, which is owned and controlled by our chairman and chief executive officer. In accordance with the Advisory Agreement, we pay the Adviser fees as compensation for its services, consisting of a base management fee and an incentive fee. Additionally, we pay the Adviser a loan servicing fee as compensation for its services as servicer under the terms of the Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated April 30, 2013, as amended (the “Credit Facility”).

from time to time.

We are also party to the Administration Agreement with the Administrator, which is owned and controlled by our chairman and chief executive officer, whereby we pay separately for administrative services.

Refer to Note 4 Related Party Transactions for additional information regarding these related party fees and agreements.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In August 2021, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2021-06, “Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205): Financial Services – Depository and Lending (Topic 924), and Financial Services – Investment Companies (Topic 946)” (“ASU 2021-06”), which modifies the disclosure requirements for acquired and disposed businesses. ASU 2021-06 was effective upon issuance. Our adoption of ASU 2021-06 did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
NOTE 3. INVESTMENTS

Fair Value

In accordance with ASC 820, we determine the fair value of our investments to be the price that would be received for an investment in a current sale, which assumes an orderly transaction between willing market participants on the measurement date. This fair value definition focuses on exit price in the principal, or most advantageous, market and prioritizes, within a measurement of fair value, the use of market-based inputs over entity-specific inputs. ASC 820 also establishes the following three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of a financial instrument as of the measurement date.

Level 1 — inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical financial instruments in active markets;

Level 2 — inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar financial instruments in active or inactive markets, and inputs that are observable for the financial instrument, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. Level 2 inputs are those in markets for which there are few transactions, the prices are not current, little public information exists, or instances where prices vary substantially over time or among brokered market makers; and

Level 3 — inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement. Unobservable inputs are those inputs that reflect assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the financial instrument and can include the Valuation Team’s assumptions based upon the best available information.

Level 1 — inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical financial instruments in active markets;
Level 2 — inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar financial instruments in active or inactive markets, and inputs that are observable for the financial instrument, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. Level 2 inputs are those in markets for which there are few transactions, the prices are not current, little public information exists, or instances where prices vary substantially over time or among brokered market makers; and
Level 3 — inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement. Unobservable inputs are those inputs that reflect assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the financial instrument and can include the Valuation Team’s assumptions based upon the best available information.
When a determination is made to classify our investments within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy, such determination is based upon the significance of the unobservable factors to the overall fair value measurement. However, Level 3 financial instruments typically include, in addition to the unobservable, or Level 3, inputs, observable inputs (or components that are actively quoted and can be validated to external sources). 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.

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As of June 30,December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021, all of our investments were valued using Level 3 inputs within the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy, except for our investment in Funko Acquisition Holdings, LLC (“Funko”), which was valued using Level 2 inputs.

We transfer investments in and out of Level 1, 2 and 3 of the valuation hierarchy as of the beginning balance sheet date, based on changes in the use of observable and unobservable inputs utilized to perform the valuation for the period. There were no transfers in or out of Level 1, 2 and 3 during the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

As of June 30,December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021, our investments, by security type, at fair value were categorized as follows within the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy:

       Fair Value Measurements 
   Fair Value   Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets

(Level 1)
   Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
 

As of June 30, 2021:

       

Secured first lien debt

  $416,973   $—     $—    $416,973 

Secured second lien debt

   57,044    —      —     57,044 

Preferred equity

   202,465    —      —     202,465 

Common equity/equivalents

   2,112    —      91(A)   2,021 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Investments as of June 30, 2021

  $678,594   $    —     $    91  $678,503 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

       Fair Value Measurements 
   Fair Value   Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets

(Level 1)
   Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
 

As of March 31, 2021:

       

Secured first lien debt

  $368,688   $—     $—    $368,688 

Secured second lien debt

   102,897    —      —     102,897 

Preferred equity

   159,478    —      —     159,478 

Common equity/equivalents

   2,766    —      95(A)   2,671 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Investments as of March 31, 2021

  $633,829   $    —     $    95  $633,734 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

(A)

Fair value was determined based on the closing market price of shares of Funko, Inc. (our units in Funko can be converted into common shares of Funko, Inc.) at the reporting date less a discount for lack of marketability, as our investment was subject to certain restrictions.

Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
As of December 31, 2021:
Secured first lien debt$433,834 $— $— $433,834 
Secured second lien debt68,294 — — 68,294 
Preferred equity196,104 — — 

196,104 
Common equity/equivalents2,506 — 

80 (A)2,426 
Total Investments as of December 31, 2021$700,738 $ $80 $700,658 

Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
As of March 31, 2021:
Secured first lien debt$368,688 $— $— $368,688 
Secured second lien debt102,897 — — 102,897 
Preferred equity159,478 — — 159,478 
Common equity/equivalents2,766 — 95 (A)2,671 
Total Investments as of March 31, 2021$633,829 $— $95 $633,734 
(A)Fair value was determined based on the closing market price of shares of Funko, Inc. (our units in Funko can be converted into common shares of Funko, Inc.) at the reporting date less a discount for lack of marketability, as our investment was subject to certain restrictions.
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The following table presents our investments, valued using Level 3 inputs within the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy, and carried at fair value as of June 30,December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021, by caption on our accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities, and by security type:

   Total Recurring Fair Value Measurements
Reported in
Consolidated Statements
of Assets and Liabilities
Valued Using Level 3 Inputs
 
       June 30, 2021           March 31, 2021     

Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments

    

Secured first lien debt

  $192,027   $187,587 

Secured second lien debt

   41,953    41,926 

Preferred equity

   89,725    65,943 

Common equity/equivalents(A)

   1,579    2,671 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments

   325,284    298,127 

Affiliate Investments

    

Secured first lien debt

   224,946    181,101 

Secured second lien debt

   2,091    47,971 

Preferred equity

   96,706    78,905 

Common equity/equivalents

   442    —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Affiliate Investments

   324,185    307,977 

Control Investments

    

Secured first lien debt

   —      —   

Secured second lien debt

   13,000    13,000 

Preferred equity

   16,034    14,630 

Common equity/equivalents

   —      —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Control Investments

   29,034    27,630 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investments at fair value using Level 3 inputs

  $678,503   $633,734 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

(A)

Excludes our investment in Funko with a fair value of $91 and $95 as of June 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021, respectively, which was valued using Level 2 inputs.

Total Recurring Fair Value Measurements
Reported in Consolidated Statements
of Assets and Liabilities
Valued Using Level 3 Inputs
December 31, 2021March 31, 2021
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments
Secured first lien debt$233,289 $187,587 
Secured second lien debt66,525 41,926 
Preferred equity123,470 65,943 
Common equity/equivalents(A)
1,554 2,671 
Total Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments424,838 298,127 
Affiliate Investments
Secured first lien debt200,545 181,101 
Secured second lien debt1,769 47,971 
Preferred equity72,634 78,905 
Common equity/equivalents872 — 
Total Affiliate Investments275,820 307,977 
Control Investments
Secured first lien debt — 
Secured second lien debt 13,000 
Preferred equity 14,630 
Common equity/equivalents — 
Total Control Investments 27,630 
Total investments at fair value using Level 3 inputs$700,658 $633,734 

(A)Excludes our investment in Funko with a fair value of $80 and $95 as of December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021, respectively, which was valued using Level 2 inputs.
In accordance with ASC 820, the following table provides quantitative information about our investments valued using Level 3 fair value measurements as of June 30,December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021. The table below is not intended to be all-inclusive, but rather provides information on the significant Level 3 inputs as they relate to our fair value measurements. The weighted-average calculations in the table below are based on the principal balances for all debt-related calculations and on the cost basis for all equity-related calculations for the particular input.

   Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
   Fair Value as of  Valuation
Technique/

Methodology
  Unobservable
Input
  Range / Weighted-Average as of
   June 30,
2021
   March 31,
2021
   June 30, 2021  March 31, 2021

Secured first lien debt

  $351,888   $303,330(A)  TEV  EBITDA
multiple
  3.9x – 8.0x / 6.8x  4.6x – 8.0x / 7.0x
       

 

EBITDA

  

 

$1,397 – $20,969 /

$7,414

  

 

$1,403 – $9,500 /

$5,746

       

 

Revenue
multiple

  

 

0.7x – 0.7x / 0.7x

  

 

0.6x – 0.7x / 0.6x

       

 

Revenue

  

 

$14,298 – $14,298 /
$14,298

  

 

$14,474 – $30,537 /
$26,110

  

 

 

 

65,085

 

 

  

 

 

 

65,358

 

 

 

 

Yield
Analysis

  

 

Discount
Rate

  

 

8.0% – 13.5% /
11.0%

  

 

13.3% – 17.9% /
14.7%

 

Secured second lien debt

  

 

 

 

40,126

 

 

  

 

 

 

53,122

 

(B) 

 

 

TEV

  

 

EBITDA
multiple

  

 

6.0x – 6.7x / 6.4x

  

 

5.9x – 6.6x / 6.2x

       

 

EBITDA

  

 

$4,650 – $5,017 /
$4,859

  

 

$4,551 – $5,100 /
$4,772

       

 

Revenue
multiple

  

 

0.7x – 0.7x / 0.7x

  

 

0.7x – 0.7x / 0.7x

       

 

Revenue

  

 

$14,298 – $14,298 /
$14,298

  

 

$14,474 – $14,474 /
$14,474

  

 

 

 

16,918

 

 

  

 

 

 

49,775

 

 

 

 

Yield
Analysis

  

 

Discount
Rate

  

 

11.8% – 12.3% /
11.9%

  

 

8.1% – 13.5% /
11.2%

 

Preferred equity

  

 

 

 

202,465

 

 

  

 

 

 

159,478

 

(C) 

 

 

TEV

  

 

EBITDA
multiple

  

 

3.9x – 8.0x / 6.5x

  

 

5.6x – 8.0 / 6.6 x

       

 

EBITDA

  

 

$1,809 – $20,969 /
$6,329

  

 

$2,587– $9,720 /
$5,938

       

 

Revenue
multiple

  

 

0.7x – 0.7x / 0.7x

  

 

0.6x – 0.7x / 0.6x

       

 

Revenue

  

 

$14,298 – $14,298 /
$14,298

  

 

$14,474 – $30,537 /
$25,465

 

Common equity/equivalents(E)

  

 

 

 

2,021

 

 

  

 

 

 

2,671

 

(D) 

 

 

TEV

  

 

EBITDA
multiple

  

 

4.6x – 8.0x / 6.2x

  

 

4.6x – 7.1x / 5.7x

       

 

EBITDA

  

 

$856 – $12,964 /
$5,163

  

 

$1,403 – $7,135 /
$4,132

       

 

Revenue
multiple

  

 

0.7x – 0.7x / 0.7x

  

 

0.7x – 0.7x / 0.7x

       

 

Revenue

  

 

$14,298 – $14,298 /
$14,298

  

 

$14,474 – $14,474 /
$14,474

  

 

 

   

 

 

        

Total

  $678,503   $633,734  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

(A)

Fair value as of March 31, 2021 includes one proprietary debt investment with a fair value of $23.2 million, which was valued at the expected payoff amount as the unobservable input.

(B)

Fair value as of March 31, 2021 includes one proprietary debt investment with a fair value of $13.0 million, which was valued at the expected payoff amount as the unobservable input.

(C)

Fair value as of March 31, 2021 includes one proprietary equity investment with a fair value of $32.1 million, which was valued at the expected exit amount as the unobservable input.

(D)

Fair value as of March 31, 2021 includes one proprietary equity investment with a fair value of $2.2 million, which was valued at the expected exit amount as the unobservable input.

(E)

Fair value as of both June 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021 excludes our investment in Funko with a fair value of $91 and $95, respectively, which was valued using Level 2 inputs.

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Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value as ofValuation
Technique/
Methodology
Unobservable
Input
Range / Weighted-Average as of
December 31,
2021
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2021
March 31,
2021
Secured first
lien debt
$371,809 $303,330 (A)TEVEBITDA multiple
3.4x – 8.4x /
7.0x
4.6x – 8.0x /
7.0x
EBITDA
$3,990 –$13,488 /
$7,583
$1,403 – $9,500 /
$5,746
Revenue multiple
0.7x – 0.7x /
0.7x
0.6x – 0.7x /
0.6x
Revenue
$14,716 – $14,716 /
$14,716
$14,474 – $30,537 /
$26,110
62,025 65,358 Yield AnalysisDiscount Rate10.6% – 15.4% / 13.9%
13.3% – 17.9% /
14.7%
Secured second
lien debt
40,364 53,122 (B)TEVEBITDA multiple
5.8x – 7.0x /
 6.2x
5.9x – 6.6x /
6.2x
EBITDA
$3,953 – $5,637 /
$5,056
$4,551 – $5,100 /
$4,772
Revenue multiple
0.7x – 0.7x /
0.7x
0.7x – 0.7x /
0.7x
Revenue
$14,716 – $14,716 /
$14,716
$14,474 – $14,474 /
$14,474
27,930 49,775 Yield AnalysisDiscount Rate
10.1% – 12.1% /
11.0%
8.1% – 13.5% /
11.2%
Preferred
equity
196,104 159,478 (C)TEVEBITDA multiple
3.4x – 8.4x /
6.9x
5.6x – 8.0x /
6.6x
EBITDA
$1,632 – $13,488 /
$6,543
$2,587– $9,720 /
$5,938
Revenue multiple
0.7x – 0.7x /
0.7x
0.6x – 0.7x /
0.6x
Revenue
$14,716 – $14,716 /
$14,716
$14,474 – $30,537 /
$25,465
Common equity/
equivalents(E)
2,426 2,671 (D)TEVEBITDA multiple
4.9x – 8.6x /
6.0x
4.6x – 7.1x /
5.7x
EBITDA
$559 – $13,488 /
$5,491
$1,403 – $7,135 /
$4,132
Revenue multiple
0.7x – 0.7x /
0.7x
0.7x – 0.7x /
0.7x
Revenue
$14,716 – $14,716 /
$14,716
$14,474 – $14,474 /
$14,474
Total$700,658 $633,734 
(A)Fair value as of March 31, 2021 includes one proprietary debt investment with a fair value of $23.2 million, which was valued at the expected payoff amount as the unobservable input.
(B)Fair value as of March 31, 2021 includes one proprietary debt investment with a fair value of $13.0 million, which was valued at the expected payoff amount as the unobservable input.
(C)Fair value as of March 31, 2021 includes one proprietary equity investment with a fair value of $32.1 million, which was valued at the expected exit amount as the unobservable input.
(D)Fair value as of March 31, 2021 includes one proprietary equity investment with a fair value of $2.2 million, which was valued at the expected exit amount as the unobservable input.
(E)Fair value as of both December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021 excludes our investment in Funko with a fair value of $80 and $95, respectively, which was valued using Level 2 inputs.
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Fair value measurements can be sensitive to changes in one or more of the valuation inputs. Changes in discount rates, EBITDA or EBITDA multiples (or revenue or revenue multiples), each in isolation, may change the fair value of certain of our investments. Generally, an increase/(decrease) in discount rates or a (decrease)/increase in EBITDA or EBITDA multiples (or revenue or revenue multiples) may result in a (decrease)/increase in the fair value of certain of our investments.

Changes in Level 3 Fair Value Measurements of Investments

The following tables provide our portfolio’s changes in fair value, broken out by security type, during the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2021 and 2020 for all investments for which the Adviser determines fair value using unobservable (Level 3) inputs.

Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

   Secured
First Lien
Debt
  Secured
Second
Lien Debt
  Preferred
Equity
  Common
Equity/
Equivalents
  Total 

Three Months ended June 30, 2021:

      

Fair value as of March 31, 2021

  $368,688  $102,897  $159,478  $2,671  $633,734 

Total gain (loss):

      

Net realized gain (loss)(A)

   —     —     1,786   —     1,786 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)(B)

   5,850   27   42,855   (650  48,082 

Reversal of previously recorded (appreciation) depreciation upon realization(B)

   60   —     (628  —     (568

New investments, repayments and settlements(C):

      

Issuances / originations

   4,050   6,505   6,600    17,155 

Settlements / repayments

   (14,060  —     —     —     (14,060

Sales

   —     —     (7,626  —     (7,626

Transfers(D)

   52,385   (52,385  —     —     —   
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Fair value as of June 30, 2021

  $416,973  $57,044  $202,465  $2,021  $678,503 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

   Secured
First Lien
Debt
  Secured
Second
Lien Debt
  Preferred
Equity
   Common
Equity/
Equivalents
  Total 

Three Months ended June 30, 2020:

       

Fair value as of March 31, 2020

  $308,248  $123,340  $119,849   $14,454  $565,891 

Total gain (loss):

       

Net realized gain (loss)(A)

   —     —     —      —     —   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)(B)

   (2,570  (561  2,388    (4,159  (4,902

Reversal of previously recorded (appreciation) depreciation upon realization(B)

   —     —     —      —     —   

New investments, repayments and settlements(C):

       

Issuances / originations

   100   205   —      —     305 

Settlements / repayments

   —     —     —      —     —   

Sales

   —     —     —      —     —   

Transfers(D)

   6,850   (6,850  —      —     —   
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Fair value as of June 30, 2020

  $312,628  $116,134  $122,237   $10,295  $561,294 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

(A)

Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments on our accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations for the respective periods ended June 30, 2021 and 2020.

(B)

Included in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments on our accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations for the respective periods ended June 30, 2021 and 2020.

(C)

Includes increases in the cost basis of investments resulting from new portfolio investments, the amortization of discounts, PIK and other non-cash disbursements to portfolio companies, as well as decreases in the cost basis of investments resulting from principal repayments or sales, the amortization of premiums and acquisition costs, and other cost-basis adjustments.

(D)

2021: Transfers represent secured second lien debt of J.R. Hobbs Co. – Atlanta, LLC with a total cost basis and fair value of $52.5 million and $52.4 million, respectively, which was converted into secured first lien debt during the three months ended June 30, 2021.


Secured
First Lien
Debt
Secured
Second Lien
Debt
Preferred
Equity
Common
Equity/
Equivalents
Total
Three Months ended December 31, 2021:
Fair value as of September 30, 2021$431,413 $68,489 $228,931 $7,592 $736,425 
Total gain (loss):
Net realized gain (loss)(A)
— — 21,939 — 21,939 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)(B)
(1,741)(200)12,427 (5,166)5,320 
Reversal of previously recorded (appreciation) depreciation upon realization(B)
— — (25,425)— (25,425)
New investments, repayments and settlements(C):
Issuances / originations37,000 — 37,005 
Settlements / repayments(32,838)— — — (32,838)
Sales— — (41,768)— (41,768)
Transfers(D)
— — — — — 
Fair value as of December 31, 2021$433,834 $68,294 $196,104 $2,426 $700,658 
Secured
First Lien
Debt
Secured
Second Lien
Debt
Preferred
Equity
Common
Equity/
Equivalents
Total
Nine Months ended December 31, 2021:
Fair value as of March 31, 2021$368,688 $102,897 $159,478 $2,671 $633,734 
Total gain (loss):
Net realized gain (loss)(A)
— — 23,725 — 23,725 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)(B)
1,491 3,925 91,782 (16,279)80,919 
Reversal of previously recorded (appreciation) depreciation upon realization(B)
60 — (26,053)— (25,993)
New investments, repayments and settlements(C):
Issuances / originations65,450 6,515 12,600 — 84,565 
Settlements / repayments(46,898)— — — (46,898)
Sales— — (49,394)— (49,394)
Transfers(D)
45,043 (45,043)(16,034)16,034 — 
Fair value as of December 31, 2021$433,834 $68,294 $196,104 $2,426 $700,658 
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Secured
First Lien
Debt
Secured
Second Lien
Debt
Preferred
Equity
Common
Equity/
Equivalents
Total
Three Months ended December 31, 2020:
Fair value as of September 30, 2020$356,496 $100,076 $140,076 $12,266 $608,914 
Total gain (loss):
Net realized gain (loss)(A)
(8,470)— 3,292 14,030 8,852 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)(B)
(700)84 9,680 2,678 11,742 
Reversal of previously recorded (appreciation) depreciation upon realization(B)
— — (84)(11,785)(11,869)
New investments, repayments and settlements(C):
Issuances / originations27,280 3,205 1,709 — 32,194 
Settlements / repayments(12,734)— — — (12,734)
Sales— — (12,114)(14,182)(26,296)
Transfers(D)
— — — — — 
Fair value as of December 31, 2020$361,872 $103,365 $142,559 $3,007 $610,803 
Secured
First Lien
Debt
Secured
Second Lien
Debt
Preferred
Equity
Common
Equity/
Equivalents
Total
Nine Months ended December 31, 2020:
Fair value as of March 31, 2020$308,248 $123,340 $119,849 $14,454 $565,891 
Total gain (loss):
Net realized gain (loss)(A)
(8,470)— 3,292 14,144 8,966 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)(B)
(1,915)474 9,432 490 8,481 
Reversal of previously recorded (appreciation) depreciation upon realization(B)
— — (84)(11,785)(11,869)
New investments, repayments and settlements(C):
Issuances / originations60,779 3,515 25,290 — 89,584 
Settlements / repayments(20,734)— — — (20,734)
Sales— — (15,220)(14,296)(29,516)
Transfers(D)
23,964 (23,964)— — — 
Fair value as of December 31, 2020$361,872 $103,365 $142,559 $3,007 $610,803 
(A)Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments on our accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations for the respective periods ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.
(B)Included in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments on our accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations for the respective periods ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.
(C)Includes increases in the cost basis of investments resulting from new portfolio investments, the amortization of discounts and other non-cash disbursements to portfolio companies, as well as decreases in the cost basis of investments resulting from principal repayments or sales, the amortization of premiums and acquisition costs, and other cost-basis adjustments.
(D)2021: Transfers represent (1) secured second lien debt of J.R. Hobbs with a total cost basis and fair value of $52.5 million and $52.4 million, respectively, which was converted into secured first lien debt during the three months ended June 30, 2021, (2) secured first lien debt of D.P.M.S., Inc. ("Danco") with a total cost basis and fair value of $12.3 million and $7.3 million, respectively, which was converted into secured second lien debt of Galaxy Technologies Holdings, Inc. (“Galaxy Technologies Holdings”) during the three months ended September 30, 2021, (3) preferred equity of Galaxy Technologies, Inc. ("Galaxy") with a total cost basis and fair value of $11.5 million and $16.0 million, respectively, which was converted into common equity of Galaxy Technologies Holdings during the three months ended September 30, 2021 and (4) preferred equity of SOG Specialty Knives & Tools, LLC with a total cost and fair value of $0.6 million and $0.0 million, respectively, which was converted into common equity of Gladstone SOG Investments, Inc. during the three months ended December 31, 2021.
2020: Transfers represent (1) secured second lien debt of Brunswick Bowling Products, Inc. with a total cost basis and fair value of $6.9 million, which was converted into secured first lien debt during the three months ended June 30, 2020.

Investment Activity

During2020 and (2) secured second lien debt of PSI Molded Plastics, Inc., with a total cost basis and fair value of $26.6 million and $17.1 million, respectively, which

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was converted into secured first lien debt during the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2020. There was no transfer activity during the three months ended December 31, 2020.
Investment Activity
During the nine months ended December 31, 2021, the following significant transactions occurred:

In May 2021, we dissolved our investment in Channel Technologies Group, LLC and recorded a realized loss of $1.8 million.

In June 2021, we invested $10.0 million in Nocturne Villa Rentals, Inc. (“Nocturne”) through a combination of secured first lien debt and preferred equity. Nocturne, headquartered in Telluride, Colorado, is a luxury vacation rental manager.

In June 2021, we invested an additional $6.5 million in J.R. Hobbs Co. – Atlanta, LLC (“J.R. Hobbs”) in the form of secured second lien debt. In connection with the investment, our secured second lien debt was converted to secured first lien debt.

In June 2021, we sold our investment in Head Country, Inc. (“Head Country”), which resulted in success fee income of $2.0 million and a realized gain of $3.6 million. In connection with the sale, we received net cash proceeds of $16.7 million, including the repayment of our debt investment of $9.1 million at par.

In July 2021, we invested an additional $5.9 million in the form of secured first lien debt in Nocturne.
In July 2021, we invested $24.3 million in Utah Pacific Bridge & Steel, Ltd. (“Utah Pacific”) through a combination of secured first lien debt and preferred equity. Utah Pacific, headquartered in Lindon, Utah, is a manufacturer of large steel components used in bridge replacement, rehabilitation, and construction.
In September 2021, one of our portfolio companies, Danco, merged with another of our portfolio companies, Galaxy, into a newly formed portfolio company, Galaxy Technologies Holdings. Our debt investments in Danco, which totaled $12.3 million at principal and cost, and Galaxy, which totaled $13.0 million at principal and cost, were converted into two second lien term loans with an aggregate cost and principal of $25.3 million to Galaxy Technologies Holdings. Our common equity investment in Danco, with a cost basis of $0.0 million, and our preferred and common equity investments in Galaxy, with an aggregate cost basis of $11.5 million, were converted into a common equity investment in Galaxy Technologies Holdings with a combined cost basis of $11.5 million.
In October 2021, we invested an additional $10.5 million in Bassett Creek Services, Inc. ("Bassett Creek"), in the form of secured first lien debt.
In December 2021, we invested an additional $19.0 million in the form of secured first lien debt in Nocturne.
In December 2021, we invested an additional $6.4 million in the form of secured first lien debt in Schylling, Inc. ("Schylling").
In December 2021, we sold our investment in Pioneer Square Brands, Inc., which resulted in success fee income of $0.5 million and a realized gain of $21.9 million. In connection with the sale, we received net cash proceeds of $50.6 million, including the repayment of our debt investment of $23.1 million at par.
In December 2021, we sold our investment in SOG Specialty Knives & Tools, LLC, which resulted in success fee income of $2.9 million. In connection with the sale, we received net cash proceeds of $23.3 million, including the repayment of our debt investment of $8.9 million at par, and retained a common stock investment in the intermediary entity, Gladstone SOG Investments, Inc., which maintains a cost basis of $0.6 million.
Investment Concentrations

As of June 30,December 31, 2021, our investment portfolio consisted of investments in 2726 portfolio companies located in 1819 states across 1314 different industries with an aggregate fair value of $678.6$700.7 million. Our investments in Old World Christmas, Inc., Pioneer Square Brands Inc., J.R. Hobbs,Bassett Creek, Counsel Press, Inc., Schylling, and Bassett Creek Services, Inc.J.R. Hobbs represented our five largest portfolio investments at fair value and collectively comprised $252.9$265.7 million, or 37.1%38.0%, of our total investment portfolio at fair value as of June 30,December 31, 2021.

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The following table summarizes our investments by security type as of June 30,December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021:

   June 30, 2021  March 31, 2021 
   Cost  Fair Value  Cost  Fair Value 

Secured first lien debt

  $422,002    63.9 $416,973    61.4 $379,512    57.2 $368,688    58.2

Secured second lien debt

   68,210    10.3   57,044    8.4   114,206    17.2   102,897    16.2 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total debt

   490,212    74.2   474,017    69.8   493,718    74.4   471,585    74.4 
             

Preferred equity

   167,120    25.3   202,465    29.8   166,361    25.1   159,478    25.2 

Common equity/equivalents

   3,482    0.5   2,112    0.4   3,484    0.5   2,766    0.4 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity/equivalents

   170,602    25.8   204,577    30.2   169,845    25.6   162,244    25.6 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investments

  $660,814    100.0 $678,594    100.0 $663,563    100.0 $633,829    100.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

December 31, 2021March 31, 2021
CostFair ValueCostFair Value
Secured first lien debt$438,269 64.9 %$433,834 61.9 %$379,512 57.2 %$368,688 58.2 %
Secured second lien debt80,515 11.9 %68,294 9.7 %114,206 17.2 %102,897 16.2 %
Total debt518,784 76.8 %502,128 71.6 %493,718 74.4 %471,585 74.4 %
Preferred equity141,207 20.9 %196,104 28.0 %166,361 25.1 %159,478 25.2 %
Common equity/equivalents15,565 2.3 %2,506 0.4 %3,484 0.5 %2,766 0.4 %
Total equity/equivalents156,772 23.2 %198,610 28.4 %169,845 25.6 %162,244 25.6 %
Total investments$675,556 100.0 %$700,738 100.0 %$663,563 100.0 %$633,829 100.0 %
Investments at fair value consisted of the following industry classifications as of June 30,December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021:

   June 30, 2021  March 31, 2021 
   Fair Value   Percentage of
Total Investments
  Fair Value   Percentage
of Total
Investments
 

Diversified/Conglomerate Services

  $277,571    40.9 $261,714    41.3

Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares, and Durable Consumer Products

   104,082    15.4   94,663    15.0 

Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products (Manufacturing Only)

   59,791    8.8   60,852    9.6 

Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures, and Entertainment

   55,237    8.1   45,209    7.1 

Healthcare, Education, and Childcare

   36,398    5.4   31,194    4.9 

Aerospace and Defense

   29,034    4.3   27,630    4.4 

Telecommunications

   26,879    4.0   15,582    2.5 

Chemicals, Plastics, and Rubber

   26,618    3.9   22,985    3.6 

Diversified/Conglomerate Manufacturing

   19,928    2.9   25,181    4.0 

Cargo Transport

   14,546    2.1   15,211    2.4 

Machinery (Non-agriculture, Non-construction, and Non-electronic)

   14,310    2.1   14,199    2.2 

Hotels, Motels, Inns, and Gaming

   10,250    1.5   —      —   

Beverage, Food, and Tobacco

   —      —     15,519    2.4 

Other < 2.0%

   3,950    0.6   3,890    0.6 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investments

  $678,594    100.0 $633,829    100.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

December 31, 2021March 31, 2021
Fair ValuePercentage of
Total Investments
Fair ValuePercentage of Total Investments
Diversified/Conglomerate Services$301,459 43.0 %$261,714 41.3 %
Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares, and Durable Consumer Products118,051 16.8 %94,663 15.0 %
Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures, and Entertainment49,371 7.0 %45,209 7.1 %
Healthcare, Education, and Childcare40,070 5.7 %31,194 4.9 %
Hotels, Motels, Inns, and Gaming35,804 5.1 %— — %
Telecommunications30,862 4.4 %15,582 2.5 %
Chemicals, Plastics, and Rubber26,618 3.8 %22,985 3.6 %
Aerospace and Defense25,592 3.7 %27,630 4.4 %
Mining, Steel, Iron and Non-Precious Metals24,250 3.5 %— — %
Cargo Transport14,322 2.0 %15,211 2.4 %
Diversified/Conglomerate Manufacturing13,725 2.0 %25,181 4.0 %
Machinery (Non-Agriculture, Non-Construction, and Non-Electronic)10,885 1.6 %14,199 2.2 %
Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products (Manufacturing Only)5,749 0.8 %60,852 9.6 %
Beverage, Food, and Tobacco  %15,519 2.4 %
Other < 2.0%3,980 0.6 %3,890 0.6 %
Total investments$700,738 100.0 %$633,829 100.0 %
Investments at fair value were included in the following geographic regions of the U.S. as of June 30,December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021:

   June 30, 2021  March 31, 2021 

Location

  Fair
Value
   Percentage of
Total Investments
  Fair
Value
   Percentage
of

Total
Investments
 

South

  $187,105    27.6 $182,529    28.8

West

   182,998    27.0   160,581    25.3 

Northeast

   177,455    26.2   163,938    25.9 

Midwest

   131,036    19.2   126,781    20.0 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investments

  $678,594    100.0 $633,829    100.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

December 31, 2021March 31, 2021
LocationFair ValuePercentage of
Total Investments
Fair ValuePercentage of
Total Investments
Northeast$198,598 28.3 %$163,938 25.9 %
South191,795 27.4 182,529 28.8 
Midwest156,597 22.3 126,781 20.0 
West153,748 22.0 160,581 25.3 
Total investments$700,738 100.0 %$633,829 100.0 %
The geographic region indicates the location of the headquarters for our portfolio companies. A portfolio company may have additional business locations in other geographic regions.

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Investment Principal Repayments

The following table summarizes the contractual principal repayment and maturity of our investment portfolio by fiscal year, assuming no voluntary prepayments, as of June 30,December 31, 2021:

      Amount 

For the remaining nine months ending March 31:

  

2022

  $30,261 

For the fiscal years ending March 31:

  

2023

   114,750 
  

2024

   118,350 
  

2025

   171,777 
  

2026

   52,250 
  

Thereafter

   2,850 
    

 

 

 
  

Total contractual repayments

  $490,238 
  

Adjustments to cost basis of debt investments

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Investments in equity securities

   170,602 
    

 

 

 
  

Total cost basis of investments held as of June 30, 2021:

  $660,814 
    

 

 

 

Amount
For the remaining three months ending March 31:2022$4,000 
For the fiscal years ending March 31:202390,950 
202496,168 
2025204,187 
202652,250 
Thereafter71,246 
Total contractual repayments$518,801 
Adjustments to cost basis of debt investments(17)
Investments in equity securities156,772 
Total cost basis of investments held as of December 31, 2021:$675,556 
Receivables from Portfolio Companies

Receivables from portfolio companies represent non-recurring costs that we incurred on behalf of portfolio companies. Such receivables, net of any allowance for uncollectible receivables, are included in Other assets, net on our accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. We generally maintain an allowance for uncollectible receivables from portfolio companies when the receivable balance becomes 90 days or more past due or if it is determined, based upon management’s judgment, that the portfolio company is unable to pay its obligations. We write-off accounts receivable when we have exhausted collection efforts and have deemed the receivables uncollectible. As of June 30,December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021, we had gross receivables from portfolio companies of $1.9$1.8 million and $1.5 million, respectively. As of June 30,December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021, the allowance for uncollectible receivables was $1.0$1.2 million and $0.9 million, respectively.

NOTE 4. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Transactions with the Adviser

We pay the Adviser certain fees as compensation for its services under the Advisory Agreement, consisting of a base management fee and an incentive fee and a loan servicing fee for the Adviser’s role as servicer pursuant to the Credit Facility, all as described below. On July 13, 2021, our Board of Directors, including a majority of the directors who are not parties to the Advisory Agreement or interested persons of either party, approved the annual renewal of the Advisory Agreement through August 31, 2022.

Two of our executive officers, David Gladstone (our chairman and chief executive officer) and Terry Lee Brubaker (our vice chairman and chief operating officer) serve as directors and executive officers of the Adviser, which is 100% indirectly owned and controlled by Mr. Gladstone. David Dullum (our president) is also the executive vice president of private equity (buyouts) of the Adviser. Michael LiCalsi, our general counsel and secretary (who also serves as the Administrator’s president, general counsel and secretary), is also the executive vice president of administration of our Adviser.

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The following table summarizes the base management fees, loan servicing fees, incentive fees, and associated non-contractual, unconditional, and irrevocable credits reflected in our accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations:

   Three Months Ended June 30, 
   2021  2020 

Average total assets subject to base management fee(A)

  $664,000  $571,200 

Multiplied by prorated annual base management fee of 2.0%

   0.5  0.5
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Base management fee(B)

   3,320   2,856 

Credits to fees from Adviser—other(B)

   (1,251  (735
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net base management fee

  $2,069  $2,121 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Loan servicing fee(B)

   1,868   1,709 

Credits to base management fee—loan servicing fee(B)

   (1,868  (1,709
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net loan servicing fee

  $—    $—   
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Incentive fee – income-based

  $1,938  $—   

Incentive fee – capital gains-based(C)

   10,310   (754
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total incentive fee(B)

  $12,248  $(754

Credits to fees from Adviser—other(B)

   —     —   
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net total incentive fee

  $12,248  $(754
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(A)

Average total assets subject to the base management fee is defined in the Advisory Agreement as total assets, including investments made with proceeds of borrowings, less any uninvested cash or cash equivalents resulting from borrowings, valued at the end of the applicable quarters within the respective periods and adjusted appropriately for any share issuances or repurchases during the periods.

(B)

Reflected as a line item on our accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations.

(C)

The capital gains-based incentive fees are recorded in accordance with GAAP and do not necessarily reflect amounts contractually due under the terms of the Advisory Agreement.

Three Months Ended December 31,Nine Months Ended December 31,
2021202020212020
Average total assets subject to base management fee(A)
$726,000 $623,200 $701,800 $597,400 
Multiplied by prorated annual base management fee of 2.0%0.5 %0.5 %1.5 %1.5 %
Base management fee(B)
3,630 3,116 10,527 8,961 
Credits to fees from Adviser - other(B)
(3,682)(789)(5,863)(2,594)
Net base management fee$(52)$2,327 $4,664 $6,367 
Loan servicing fee(B)
1,768 1,786 5,430 5,242 
Credits to base management fee - loan servicing fee(B)
(1,768)(1,786)(5,430)(5,242)
Net loan servicing fee$ $— $ $— 
Incentive fee – income-based$2,197 $2,002 $5,892 $2,002 
Incentive fee – capital gains-based(C)
390 1,754 16,294 1,452 
Total incentive fee(B)
$2,587 $3,756 $22,186 $3,454 
Credits to fees from Adviser - other(B)
 —  — 
Net total incentive fee$2,587 $3,756 $22,186 $3,454 
(A)Average total assets subject to the base management fee is defined in the Advisory Agreement as total assets, including investments made with proceeds of borrowings, less any uninvested cash or cash equivalents resulting from borrowings, valued at the end of the applicable quarters within the respective periods and adjusted appropriately for any share issuances or repurchases during the periods.
(B)Reflected as a line item on our accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(C)The capital gains-based incentive fees are recorded in accordance with GAAP and do not necessarily reflect amounts contractually due under the terms of the Advisory Agreement.
Base Management Fee

The base management fee is payable quarterly to the Adviser pursuant to our Advisory Agreement and is assessed at an annual rate of 2.0%, computed on the basis of the value of our average gross assets at the end of the two most recently completed quarters (inclusive of the current quarter), which are total assets, including investments made with proceeds of borrowings, less any uninvested cash or cash equivalents resulting from borrowings, valued at the end of the applicable quarters within the respective period and adjusted appropriately for any share issuances or repurchases during the period.

Additionally, pursuant to the requirements of the 1940 Act, the Adviser makes available significant managerial assistance to our portfolio companies. The Adviser may also provide other services to our portfolio companies under certain agreements and may receive fees for services other than managerial assistance. Such services may include: (i) assistance obtaining, sourcing or structuring credit facilities, long term loans or additional equity from unaffiliated third parties; (ii) negotiating important contractual financial relationships; (iii) consulting services regarding restructuring of the portfolio company and financial modeling as it relates to raising additional debt and equity capital from unaffiliated third parties; and (iv) taking a primary role in interviewing, vetting and negotiating employment contracts with candidates in connection with adding and retaining key portfolio company management team members. The Adviser non-contractually, unconditionally, and irrevocably credits 100% of any fees received for such services against the base management fee that we would otherwise be required to pay to the Adviser; however, pursuant to the terms of the Advisory Agreement, a small percentage of certain of such fees, totaling $69$0.1 million and $26$0.2 million for the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2021, respectively, and $48 thousand and $0.1 million for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2020, respectively, was retained by the Adviser in the form of reimbursement, at cost, for tasks completed by personnel of the Adviser, primarily related to the valuation of portfolio companies.

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Loan Servicing Fee

The Adviser also services the loans held by our wholly-owned subsidiary, Business Investment (the borrower under the Credit Facility), in return for which the Adviser receives a 2.0% annual fee based on the monthly aggregate outstanding balance of loans pledged under the Credit Facility. Since Business Investment is a consolidated subsidiary of ours, coupled with the fact that the total base management fee paid to the Adviser pursuant to the Advisory Agreement cannot exceed 2.0% of total assets (less any uninvested cash or cash equivalents resulting from borrowings) during any given calendar year, we treat payment of the loan servicing fee pursuant to the Credit Facility as a pre-payment of the base management fee under the Advisory Agreement. Accordingly, these loan servicing fees are 100% non-contractually, unconditionally, and irrevocably credited back to us by the Adviser.

Incentive Fee

The incentive fee payable to the Adviser under our Advisory Agreement consists of two parts: an income-based incentive fee and a capital gains-based incentive fee.

The income-based incentive fee rewards the Adviser if our quarterly net investment income (before giving effect to any incentive fee) exceeds 1.75% of our net assets, which we define as total assets less indebtedness and before taking into account any incentive fees payable or contractually due but not payable during the period, at the end of the immediately preceding calendar quarter, adjusted appropriately for any share issuances or repurchases during the period (the “Hurdle Rate”). The income-based incentive fee with respect to our pre-incentive fee net investment income is payable quarterly to the Adviser and is computed as follows:

No incentive fee in any calendar quarter in which our pre-incentive fee net investment income does not exceed the Hurdle Rate;

100.0% of our pre-incentive fee net investment income with respect to that portion of such pre-incentive fee net investment income, if any, that exceeds the Hurdle Rate but is less than 2.1875% of our net assets, adjusted appropriately for any share issuances or repurchases during the period, in any calendar quarter; and

20.0% of the amount of our pre-incentive fee net investment income, if any, that exceeds 2.1875% of our net assets, adjusted appropriately for any share issuances or repurchases during the period, in any calendar quarter.

The second part of the incentive fee is a capital gains-based incentive fee that is determined and payable in arrears as of the end of each fiscal year (or upon termination of the Advisory Agreement, as of the termination date), and equals 20.0% of our realized capital gains, less any realized capital losses and unrealized depreciation, calculated as of the end of the preceding calendar year. The capital gains-based incentive fee payable to the Adviser is calculated based on (i) cumulative aggregate realized capital gains since our inception, less (ii) cumulative aggregate realized capital losses since our inception, less (iii) the entire portfolio’s aggregate unrealized capital depreciation, if any, as of the date of the calculation. If this number is positive at the applicable calculation date, then the capital gains-based incentive fee for such year equals 20.0% of such amount, less the aggregate amount of any capital gains-based incentive fees paid in respect of our portfolio in all prior years. For calculation purposes, cumulative aggregate realized capital gains, if any, equals the sum of the excess between the net sales price of each investment, when sold, and the original cost of such investment since our inception. Cumulative aggregate realized capital losses equals the sum of the deficit between the net sales price of each investment, when sold, and the original cost of such investment since our inception. The entire portfolio’s aggregate unrealized capital depreciation, if any, equals the sum of the deficit between the fair value of each investment security as of the applicable calculation date and the original cost of such investment security. As of and for the period ended June 30,December 31, 2021, no capital gains-based incentive fees of $5.3 million were contractually due to the Adviser. As of and for the year ended March 31, 2021, no capital gains-based incentive fees were contractually due and paid to the Adviser.

In accordance with GAAP, accrual of the capital gains-based incentive fee is determined as if our investments had been liquidated at their fair values as of the end of the reporting period. Therefore, GAAP requires that the capital gains-based incentive fee accrual consider the aggregate unrealized capital appreciation in the calculation, as a capital gains-based incentive fee would be payable if such unrealized capital appreciation were realized. There can be no assurance that any such unrealized capital appreciation will be realized in the future. Accordingly, a GAAP accrual is calculated at the end of the reporting period based on (i) cumulative aggregate realized capital gains since our inception, plus (ii) the entire portfolio’s aggregate unrealized capital appreciation, if any, less (iii) cumulative aggregate realized capital losses since our inception, less (iv) the entire portfolio’s aggregate unrealized capital depreciation, if any. If such amount is positive at the
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end of a reporting period, a capital gains-based incentive fee equal to 20.0% of such amount, less the aggregate amount of capital gains-based incentive fees accrued in all prior years, is recorded, regardless of whether such amount is contractually due under the terms of the Advisory Agreement. If such amount is negative, then there is no accrual for such period and prior period accruals are reversed, as appropriate. During the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2021, we recorded capital gains-based incentive fees of $10.3 million. $0.4 million and $16.3 million, respectively. During the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2020, we recorded a reversal of $0.8 million of previously accrued capital gains-based incentive fees.

fees of $1.8 million and $1.5 million, respectively.

Transactions with the Administrator

We reimburse the Administrator pursuant to the Administration Agreement for our allocable portion of the Administrator’s expenses incurred while performing services to us, which are primarily rent and salaries and benefits expenses of the Administrator’s employees, including our chief financial officer and treasurer, chief valuation officer, chief compliance officer, and general counsel and secretary, and their respective staffs. Two of our executive officers, David Gladstone (our chairman and chief executive officer) and Terry Lee Brubaker (our vice chairman and chief operating officer) serve as members of the board of managers and executive officers of the Administrator, which is 100% indirectly owned and controlled by Mr. Gladstone. Another of our officers, Mr. LiCalsi (our general counsel & secretary), serves as the Administrator’s president as well as the executive vice president of administration for the Adviser.

Our allocable portion of the Administrator’s expenses is generally derived by multiplying the Administrator’s total expenses by the approximate percentage of time during the current quarter the Administrator’s employees performed services for us in relation to their time spent performing services for all companies serviced by the Administrator. On July 13, 2021, our Board of Directors, including a majority of the directors who are not parties to the Administration Agreement or interested persons of either party, approved the annual renewal of the Administration Agreement through August 31, 2022.

Transactions with Gladstone Securities, LLC

Gladstone Securities, LLC (“Gladstone Securities”) is a privately held broker dealer registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and insured by the Securities Investor Protection Corporation. Gladstone Securities is an affiliate of ours, as its parent company is 100% owned and controlled by David Gladstone, our chairman and chief executive officer. Mr. Gladstone also serves on the board of managers of Gladstone Securities.

Other Transactions

From time to time, Gladstone Securities provides other services, such as investment banking and due diligence services, to certain of our portfolio companies, for which it receives a fee. Any such fees paid by portfolio companies to Gladstone Securities do not impact the fees we pay to the Adviser or the non-contractual, unconditional, and irrevocable credits against the base management fee. During the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2021, the fees received by Gladstone Securities from our portfolio companies totaled $0.1 million.$2.8 million and $3.2 million, respectively. During the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2020, nothe fees were received by Gladstone Securities from our portfolio companies.

companies totaled $0.3 million and $0.6 million, respectively.

Related Party Fees Due

Amounts due to related parties on our accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

   As of June 30,   As of March 31, 
   2021   2021 

Base management and loan servicing fee due to Adviser, net of credits

  $638   $1,435 

Incentive fee due to Adviser(A)

   24,718    14,163 

Other due to Adviser

   53    66 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total fees due to Adviser

  $25,409   $15,664 

Fee due to Administrator

  $671   $577 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total related party fees due

  $26,080   $16,241 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

(A)

Includes a capital gains-based incentive fee of $22.7 million and $12.4 million as of June 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021, respectively, recorded in accordance with GAAP requirements, and which was not contractually due under the terms of the Advisory Agreement. Refer to Note 4 — Related Party Transactions Transactions with the Adviser Incentive Fee for additional information, including capital gains-based incentive fee payments made.

As of December 31,As of March 31,
20212021
Base management and loan servicing fee due to Adviser, net of credits$(1,375)$1,435 
Incentive fee due to Adviser(A)
30,909 14,163 
Other due to Adviser71 66 
Total fees due to Adviser29,605 15,664 
Fee due to Administrator537 577 
Total related party fees due$30,142 $16,241 
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(A)Includes a capital gains-based incentive fee of $28.7 million and $12.4 million as of December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021, respectively, recorded in accordance with GAAP requirements, and which was not contractually due under the terms of the Advisory Agreement. Refer to Note 4 — Related Party Transactions Transactions with the Adviser Incentive Fee for additional information, including capital gains-based incentive fee payments made.
Net expenses receivable from Gladstone Capital Corporation, one of our affiliated funds, for reimbursement purposes, which includes certain co-investment expenses, totaled $37 thousand and $0, as of both June 30,December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021.2021, respectively. These amounts are generally settled in the quarter subsequent to being incurred and have been included in Other assets, net on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30,December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021, respectively.

NOTE 5. BORROWINGS

Revolving Line of Credit

On March 8, 2021, we, through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Business Investment, entered into Amendment No. 6 to the Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, originally entered into on April 30, 2013 and as previously amended (the "Credit Facility"), with KeyBank National Association (“KeyBank”) as administrative agent, lead arranger, managing agent and lender, the Adviser, as servicer, and certain other lenders party thereto. The revolving period was extended to February 29, 2024, and if not renewed or extended by such date, all principal and interest will be due and payable on February 28, 2026 (two years after the revolving period end date). As of June 30,December 31, 2021, the Credit Facility provided two one-year extension options that may be exercised on or before the first and second anniversary of March 8, 2021, subject to approval by all lenders. Additionally, the COVID-19 Relief Period (described below) was extended to September 30, 2021.

On August 10, 2020, we, through Business Investment, entered into Amendment No. 5 to the Credit Facility. Among other things, Amendment No. 5 amended the Credit Facility to (i) add London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) replacement language; (ii) implement a 0.5% LIBOR floor; (iii) reduce the facility size from $200.0 million to $180.0 million, which may be expanded to $300.0 million through additional commitments; and (iv) provide certain other changes to existing terms and covenants. In addition, Amendment No. 5 provided for certain temporary changes during the COVID-19 Relief Period (August 10, 2020 until March 31, 2021, which may be extended, subject to certain conditions) including: (i) amending the definition of “Effective Advance Rate,” provided that during such period the overall effective advance rate does not exceed 55%; and (ii) removing or changing certain “Excess Concentration Limits” (as defined in the Credit Facility).

Advances under the Credit Facility generally bear interest at 30-day LIBOR, subject to a floor of 0.5%, plus 2.85% per annum until February 29, 2024, with the margin then increasing to 3.10% for the period from February 29, 2024 to February 28, 2025, and increasing further to 3.35% thereafter. The Credit Facility has an unused commitment fee on the daily unused commitment amount of 0.50% per annum if the average unused commitment amount for the period is less than or equal to 50% of the total commitment amount, 0.75% per annum if the average unused commitment amount for the period is greater than 50% but less than or equal to 65% of the total commitment amount, and 1.00% per annum if the average unused commitment amount for the period is greater than 65% of the total commitment amount.

The following tables summarize noteworthy information related to the Credit Facility:

   As of June 30,
2021
   As of March 31,
2021
 

Commitment amount

  $180,000   $180,000 

Borrowings outstanding at cost

   41,900    22,400 

Availability(A)

   138,100    157,600 

   For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
   2021  2020 

Weighted-average borrowings outstanding

  $26,363  $54,601 

Effective interest rate(B)

   9.3  6.1

Commitment (unused) fees incurred

  $389  $368 

(A)

Availability is subject to various constraints, characteristics and applicable advance rates based on collateral quality under the Credit Facility, which equated to an adjusted availability of $138.1 million and $157.6 million as of June 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021, respectively.

(B)

Excludes the impact of deferred financing costs and includes unused commitment fees.

As of December 31, 2021As of March 31, 2021
Commitment amount$180,000$180,000
Borrowings outstanding at cost$$22,400
Availability(A)
$180,000$157,600
For the Three Months Ended December 31,For the Nine Months Ended December 31,
2021202020212020
Weighted-average borrowings outstanding$21,184 $104,829 $23,959 $88,652 
Effective interest rate(B)
11.1 %3.8 %10.1 %4.2 %
Commitment (unused) fees incurred$406 $95 $1,191 $585 
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(A)Availability is subject to various constraints, characteristics and applicable advance rates based on collateral quality under the Credit Facility, which equated to an adjusted availability of $179.4 million and $157.6 million as of December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021, respectively.
(B)Excludes the impact of deferred financing costs and includes unused commitment fees.
Among other things, the Credit Facility contains a performance guaranty that requires us to maintain (i) a minimum net worth (defined in the Credit Facility to include our mandatory redeemable term preferred stock) of the greater of $210.0 million or $210.0 million plus 50% of all equity and subordinated debt raised, minus 50% of any equity or subordinated debt redeemed or retired after November 16, 2016, which equated to $266.2$286.3 million as of June 30,December 31, 2021 (ii) asset coverage with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness of at least 150% (or such percentage as may be set forth in Section 18 of the 1940 Act, as modified by Section 61 of the 1940 Act); and (iii) our status as a BDC under the 1940 Act and as a RIC under the Code. As of June 30,December 31, 2021, and as defined in the performance guaranty of the Credit Facility, we had a net worth of $635.6$695.5 million, asset coverage on our senior securities representing indebtedness of 386.0%259.5%, calculated in compliance with the requirements of Sections 18 and 61 of the 1940 Act, and an active status as a BDC and RIC. As of June 30,December 31, 2021, we were in compliance with all covenants under the Credit Facility.

Fair Value

We elected to apply the fair value option of ASC Topic 825, “Financial Instruments,” to the Credit Facility, which was consistent with our application of ASC 820 to our investments. Generally, the fair value of the Credit Facility is determined using a yield analysis, which includes a DCF calculation and also takes into account the assumptions the Valuation Team believes market participants would use, including the estimated remaining life, counterparty credit risk, current market yield and interest rate spreads of similar securities as of the measurement date. As of June 30,December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021, the discount rate used to determine the fair value of the Credit Facility was 30-day LIBOR, with a 0.5% floor, plus 2.85% per annum, plus an unused commitment fee of 1.0%. Generally, an increase or decrease in the discount rate used in the DCF calculation may result in a corresponding decrease or increase, respectively, in the fair value of the Credit Facility. AtAs of each of June 30,December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021, the Credit Facility was valued using Level 3 inputs and any changes in its fair value are recorded in Net unrealized depreciation (appreciation) of other on our accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The following tables provide relevant information and disclosures about the Credit Facility as of June 30,December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021, and for the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2021 and 2020, as required by ASC 820:

   Level 3 – Borrowings 
   Recurring Fair Value Measurements 
   Reported in Consolidated 
   Statements of Assets and Liabilities Using
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
 
   June 30, 2021   March 31, 2021 

Credit Facility

  $41,900   $22,400 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements of Borrowings Using Significant 
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Reported in 

Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities

 
   Credit 
   Facility 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2021:

  

Fair value at March 30, 2021

  $22,400 

Borrowings

   29,800 

Repayments

   (10,300

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   —   
  

 

 

 

Fair value at June 30, 2021

  $41,900 
  

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020:

  

Fair value at March 31, 2020

  $49,200 

Borrowings

   18,200 

Repayments

   (7,900

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   —   
  

 

 

 

Fair value at June 30, 2020

  $59,500 
  

 

 

 

Level 3 – Borrowings
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
Reported in Consolidated
Statements of Assets and Liabilities Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
December 31, 2021March 31, 2021
Credit Facility$$22,400 
Fair Value Measurements of Borrowings Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
 Reported in Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities
Credit Facility
Three Months Ended December 31, 2021:
Fair value at September 30, 2021$8,900 
Borrowings49,000 
Repayments(57,900)
Fair value at December 31, 2021$
Nine Months Ended December 31, 2021:
Fair value at March 31, 2021$22,400 
Borrowings111,700 
Repayments(134,100)
Fair value at December 31, 2021$
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Fair Value Measurements of Borrowings Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Reported in Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities
Credit Facility
Three Months Ended December 31, 2020:
Fair value at September 30, 2020$116,600 
Borrowings30,200 
Repayments(62,800)
Fair value at December 31, 2020$84,000
Nine Months Ended December 31, 2020:
Fair value at March 31, 2020$49,200 
Borrowings111,700 
Repayments(76,900)
Fair value at December 31, 2020$84,000
The fair value of the collateral under the Credit Facility was $523.6$524.7 million and $524.0 million as of June 30,December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021, respectively.

Notes Payable

5.00% Notes due 2026
In March 2021, we completed a public offering of 5.00% Notes due 2026 with an aggregate principal amount of $127.9 million (the “2026 Notes”), which resulted in net proceeds of approximately $123.8 million after deducting underwriting discounts, commissions and offering costs borne by us. The 2026 Notes are traded under the ticker symbol “GAINN” on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (“Nasdaq”). The 2026 Notes will mature on May 1, 2026 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at the Company’s option on or after May 1, 2023. The 2026 Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.00% per year, which is payable quarterly in arrears.

The indenture relating to the 2026 Notes contains certain covenants, including (i) an inability to incur additional debt or issue additional debt or preferred securities unless the Company’s asset coverage meets the threshold specified in the 1940 Act after such borrowing, (ii) an inability to declare any dividend or distribution (except a dividend payable in our stock) on a class of our capital stock or to purchase shares of our capital stock unless the Company’s asset coverage meets the threshold specified in the 1940 Act at the time of (and giving effect to) such declaration or purchase, and (iii) if, at any time, we are not subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, we will provide the holders of the 2026 Notes, as applicable, and the trustee with audited annual consolidated financial statements and unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.

The 2026 Notes are recorded at the aggregate principal amount, less underwriting discounts, commissions, and offering costs, on our accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Total underwriting discounts, commissions, and offering costs related to this offering were $4.1 million, which have been recorded as discounts to the aggregate principal amount on our accompanyingConsolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities and are being amortized over the period ending May 1, 2026, the maturity date.

4.875% Notes due 2028

In August 2021, we completed a public offering of 4.875% Notes due 2028 with an aggregate principal amount of $134.6 million (the “2028 Notes”), which resulted in net proceeds of approximately $131.3 million after deducting underwriting discounts, commissions and offering costs borne by us. The 2028 Notes are traded under the ticker symbol “GAINZ” on the Nasdaq. The 2028 Notes will mature on November 1, 2028 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at the Company’s option on or after November 1, 2023. The 2028 Notes bear interest at a rate of 4.875% per year, which is payable quarterly in arrears.
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The indenture relating to the 2028 Notes contains certain covenants, including (i) an inability to incur additional debt or issue additional debt or preferred securities unless the Company’s asset coverage meets the threshold specified in the 1940 Act after such borrowing, (ii) an inability to declare any dividend or distribution (except a dividend payable in our stock) on a class of our capital stock or to purchase shares of our capital stock unless the Company’s asset coverage meets the threshold specified in the 1940 Act at the time of (and giving effect to) such declaration or purchase, and (iii) if, at any time, we are not subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, we will provide the holders of the 2028 Notes, as applicable, and the trustee with audited annual consolidated financial statements and unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.
The 2028 Notes are recorded at the aggregate principal amount, less underwriting discounts, commissions, and offering costs, on our accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Total underwriting discounts, commissions, and offering costs related to this offering were $3.3 million, which have been recorded as discounts to the aggregate principal amount on our accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities and are being amortized over the period ending November 1, 2028, the maturity date.
The following tables summarize our 2026 and 2028 Notes as of June 30,December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021:

As of December 31, 2021:
DescriptionTicker
Symbol
Date Issued
Maturity Date(A)
Interest
Rate
Notes
Outstanding
Principal
Amount per
Note
Aggregate
Principal Amount
2026 NotesGAINNMarch 2, 2021May 1, 20265.00%5,117,500$25.00 $127,938 
2028 NotesGAINZAugust 18, 2021November 1, 20284.875%5,382,000$25.00 134,550 
Notes payable, gross(B)
10,499,500262,488 
Less: Discounts(6,549)
Notes payable, net(C)
$255,939 
As of March 31, 2021:
DescriptionTicker
Symbol
Date Issued
Maturity Date(A)
Interest
Rate
Notes
Outstanding
Principal
Amount per
Note
Aggregate
Principal Amount
2026 NotesGAINNMarch 2, 2021May 1, 20265.00%5,117,500$25.00 $127,938 
Notes payable, gross(B)
127,938 
Less: Discounts(4,055)
Notes payable, net(C)
$123,883 
(A)The 2026 Notes can be redeemed at our option at any time on or after May 1, 2023. The 2028 Notes can be redeemed at our option at any time on or after November 1, 2023.
(B)As of June 30, 2021:

Description

  Ticker
Symbol
  Date Issued  Maturity Date(A)  Interest
Rate
  Notes
Outstanding
   Principal
Amount
per Note
   Aggregate
Principal
Amount
 

2026 Notes

  GAINN  March 2, 2021  May 1, 2026   5.00  5,117,500   $25.00   $127,938 
             

 

 

 

Notes payable, gross(B)

 

     $127,938 

Less: Discounts

 

      (3,881
     

 

 

 

Notes payable, net(C)

 

     $124,057 
     

 

 

 

As of MarchDecember 31, 2021:

Description

  Ticker
Symbol
  Date Issued  Maturity Date(A)  Interest
Rate
  Notes
Outstanding
   Principal
Amount
per Note
   Aggregate
Principal
Amount
 

2026 Notes

  GAINN  March 2, 2021  May 1, 2026   5.00  5,117,500   $25.00   $127,938 
             

 

 

 

Notes payable, gross(B)

 

     $127,938 

Less: Discounts

 

      (4,055
     

 

 

 

Notes payable, net(C)

 

     $123,883 
     

 

 

 

(A)

The 2026 Notes can be redeemed at our option at any time on or after May 1, 2023.

(B)

As of June 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021, asset coverage on our senior securities representing indebtedness, calculated pursuant to Sections 18 and 61 of the 1940 Act, was 386.0% and 398.0%, respectively.

(C)

Reflected as a line item on our accompanying Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

and March 31, 2021, asset coverage on our senior securities representing indebtedness, calculated pursuant to Sections 18 and 61 of the 1940 Act, was 259.5% and 398.0%, respectively.

(C)Reflected as a line item on our accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
The fair value, based on the last reported closing price,prices, of the 2026 Notes and 2028 Notes as of December 31, 2021 was $132.7 million and $141.4 million, respectively. The fair value, based on the last reported closing prices, of the 2026 Notes as of June 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021 was $132.8 million and $132.3 million, respectively.million. We consider the closing priceprices of the 2026 Notes and 2028 Notes to be a Level 1 inputinputs within the ASC 820 hierarchy.

Secured Borrowing

In August 2012, we entered into a participation agreement with a third-party related to $5.0 million of our secured second lien term debt investment in Ginsey Home Solutions, Inc. (“Ginsey”). In May 2014, we amended the agreement with the third-party to include an additional $0.1 million. ASC Topic 860, “Transfers and Servicing” requires us to treat the participation as a financing-type transaction. Specifically, the third-party has a senior claim to our remaining investment in the event of default by Ginsey which, in part, resulted in the loan participation bearing a rate of interest lower than the contractual rate established at origination. Therefore, our accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities reflect the entire secured second lien term debt investment in Ginsey and a corresponding $5.1 million secured borrowing liability. The secured borrowing has a stated fixed interest rate of 7.0% and a maturity date of January 3, 2025.

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NOTE 6. MANDATORILY REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK

The following tables summarize

In August 2021, we used a portion of the proceeds from the issuance of our 2028 Notes to voluntarily redeem all outstanding shares of our 6.375% Series E Cumulative Term Preferred Stock (our(or “Series E Term Preferred Stock” or “Series E”), which had a liquidation preference of $25.00 per share. In connection with the voluntary redemption of our Series E Term Preferred Stock, we incurred a loss on extinguishment of debt of $2.0 million, which was recorded in Realized loss on other in our accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations and which was primarily comprised of unamortized deferred issuance costs at the time of redemption.
The following table summarizes our Series E Term Preferred Stock outstanding as of June 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021:

As of June 30, 2021:

Class of
Term
Preferred
Stock

  Ticker
Symbol
  Date Issued  Mandatory
Redemption
Date(A)
  Interest
Rate
  Shares
Outstanding
   Liquidation
Preference
per Share
   Aggregate
Liquidation
Preference
 

Series E

  GAINL  August 22, 2018  August 31, 2025   6.375  3,774,853   $25.00   $94,371 
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Term preferred stock, gross(B)

 

  3,774,853    $25.00   $94,371 

Less: Discounts

 

      (2,039
     

 

 

 

Term preferred stock, net(C)

 

     $92,332 
     

 

 

 

Class of
Term
Preferred
Stock
Ticker
Symbol
Date IssuedMandatory
Redemption
 Date
Interest
Rate
Shares
Outstanding
Liquidation
Preference
per Share
Aggregate
Liquidation
Preference
Series EGAINLAugust 22, 2018August 31, 20256.375%3,774,853$25.00 $94,371 
Term preferred stock, gross(A)
3,774,853$25.00 $94,371 
Less: Discounts(2,162)
Term preferred stock, net(B)
$92,209 

(A)As of March 31, 2021,:

Class of
Term
Preferred
Stock

  Ticker
Symbol
  Date Issued  Mandatory
Redemption
Date(A)
  Interest
Rate
  Shares
Outstanding
   Liquidation
Preference
per Share
   Aggregate
Liquidation
Preference
 

Series E

  GAINL  August 22, 2018  August 31, 2025   6.375  3,774,853   $25.00   $94,371 
         

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Term preferred stock, gross(B)

 

  3,774,853   $25.00   $94,371 

Less: Discounts

 

      (2,162
     

 

 

 

Term preferred stock, net(C)

 

     $92,209 
     

 

 

 

(A)

Our Series E Term Preferred Stock is currently redeemable at our option.

(B)

As of June 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021, asset coverage on our senior securities that are stock, calculated pursuant to Sections 18 and 61 of the 1940 Act, was 251.8% and 248.6%, respectively.

(C)

Reflected as a line item on our accompanying Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

asset coverage on our senior securities that are stock, calculated pursuant to Sections 18 and 61 of the 1940 Act, was 248.6%.

(B)Reflected as a line item on our accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
The following tables summarize dividends declared by our Board of Directors and paid by us on our Series E Term Preferred Stock and our 6.25% Series D Cumulative Term Preferred Stock (“Series D Term Preferred Stock”) during the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2021 and 2020:

For the ThreeNine Months Ended June 30,December 31, 2021:

Declaration Date

  

Record Date

  

Payment Date

  Dividend per
Share of
Series E Term
Preferred Stock
 

April 13, 2021

  April 23, 2021  April 30, 2021  $0.13281250 

April 13, 2021

  May 19, 2021  May 28, 2021   0.13281250 

April 13, 2021

  June 18, 2021  June 30, 2021   0.13281250 
      

 

 

 
    Total  $0.39843750 
      

 

 

 

Declaration DateRecord
Date
Payment
Date
Dividend per
Share of
Series E Term
Preferred Stock(A)
April 13, 2021April 23, 2021April 30, 2021$0.13281250 
April 13, 2021May 19, 2021May 28, 20210.13281250 
April 13, 2021June 18, 2021June 30, 20210.13281250 
July 13, 2021July 23, 2021July 30, 20210.13281250 
July 13, 2021August 23, 2021August 31, 20210.07968750 (B)
Total$0.61093750
For the ThreeNine Months Ended June 30,December 31, 2020:

Declaration Date

  

Record Date

  

Payment Date

  Dividend per
Share of
Series D Term
Preferred
Stock(A)
   Dividend per
Share of
Series E Term
Preferred Stock
 

April 14, 2020

  April 24, 2020  April 30, 2020  $0.13020833   $0.13281250 

April 14, 2020

  May 19, 2020  May 29, 2020   0.13020833    0.13281250 

April 14, 2020

  June 19, 2020  June 30, 2020   0.13020833    0.13281250 
      

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Total  $0.39062499   $0.39843750 
      

 

 

   

 

 

 

(A)

We voluntarily redeemed all outstanding shares of our Series D Term Preferred Stock on March 3, 2021.

Declaration DateRecord
Date
Payment
Date
Dividend per
Share of
Series D Term
Preferred Stock(C)
Dividend per
Share of
Series E Term
Preferred Stock(A)
April 14, 2020April 24, 2020April 30, 2020$0.13020833 $0.13281250 
April 14, 2020May 19, 2020May 29, 20200.13020833 0.13281250 
April 14, 2020June 19, 2020June 30, 20200.13020833 0.13281250 
July 14, 2020July 24, 2020July 31, 20200.13020833 0.13281250 
July 14, 2020August 24, 2020August 31, 20200.13020833 0.13281250 
July 14, 2020September 23, 2020September 30, 20200.13020833 0.13281250 
October 13, 2020October 23, 2020October 30, 20200.13020833 0.13281250 
October 13, 2020November 20, 2020November 30, 20200.13020833 0.13281250 
October 13, 2020December 23, 2020December 31, 20200.13020833 0.13281250 
Total$1.17187497 $1.19531250 
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(A)We voluntarily redeemed all outstanding shares of our Series E Term Preferred Stock on August 19, 2021.
(B)Represents payment of accrued and unpaid dividends up to, but excluding, the redemption date of August 19, 2021.
(C)We voluntarily redeemed all outstanding shares of our Series D Term Preferred Stock on March 3, 2021.
The federal income tax characteristics of dividends paid to our preferred stockholders generally constitute ordinary income or capital gains to the extent of our current and accumulated earnings and profits and are reported after the end of the calendar year based on tax information for the full fiscal year. Estimates of tax characterization made on a quarterly basis may not be representative of the actual tax characterization of dividends for the full year. Estimates made on a quarterly basis are updated as of each interim reporting date.

If we determined the The tax characterization of dividends paid to our preferred stockholders induring the current calendar year as of June 30,ended December 31, 2021 72.5% would be was 71.3% from ordinary income and 27.5% would be28.7% from capital gains.

The tax characterization of dividends paid to our preferred stockholders during the calendar year ended December 31, 2020 was 42.1% from ordinary income and 57.9% from capital gains.

In accordance with ASC Topic 480, “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity,” mandatorily redeemable financial instruments should be classified as liabilities on the balance sheet. Our mandatorily redeemable preferred stock iswas recorded at the liquidation preference, less discounts, on our accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021. The related dividend payments to preferred stockholders are treated as dividend expense on our accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations on the ex-dividend date. date.

The following table summarizes the fair value of our Series E Term Preferred Stock, based on the last reported closing sale price as of June 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021, which we consider to be a Level 1 input within the fair value hierarchy:

   Fair Value as of 
   June 30, 2021   March 31, 2021 

Series E Term Preferred Stock

  $97,014   $96,108 
hierarchy, was $96.1 million.

NOTE 7. REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND COMMON EQUITY OFFERINGS

Registration Statement

On June 14, 2019,September 3, 2021, we filed a registration statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-232124)333-259302), which the SEC declared effective on July 24, 2019.October 15, 2021. The registration statement permits us to issue, through one or more transactions, up to an aggregate of $300.0 million in securities, consisting of common stock, preferred stock, subscription rights, debt securities, and warrants to purchase common stock, preferred stock, or debt securities, including through concurrent, separate offerings of such securities.As of June 30,December 31, 2021, we had the ability to issue up to $147.5$300.0 million of the securities registered under the registration statement.

NOTE 8. NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS PER WEIGHTED-AVERAGE COMMON SHARE

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted Net increase in net assets resulting from operations per weighted-average common share for the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2021 and 2020:

   Three Months Ended June 30, 
   2021   2020 

Numerator: net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  $47,139   $39 

Denominator: basic and diluted weighted-average common shares

   33,205,023    33,091,662 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic and diluted net increase in net assets resulting from operations per weighted-average common share

  $1.42   $—   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,Nine Months Ended December 31,

2021202020212020
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations$10,346 $15,271 $85,620 $21,940 
Basic and diluted weighted-average common shares33,205,023 33,205,023 33,205,023 33,167,511 
Basic and diluted net increase in net assets resulting from operations per weighted-average common share$0.31 $0.46 $2.58 $0.66 

NOTE 9. DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS

To qualify to be taxed as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code, we must generally distribute to our stockholders, for each taxable year, at least 90% of our taxable ordinary income plus the excess of our net short-term capital gains over net long-term capital losses (“Investment Company Taxable Income”). The amount to be paid out as distributions to our stockholders is determined by our Board of Directors and is based upon management’s estimate of Investment Company Taxable Income and net long-term capital gains, as well as amounts to be distributed in accordance with Section 855(a) of the Code. Based on that estimate, our Board of Directors declares monthly distributions, and supplemental distributions, as appropriate, to stockholders each quarter and deemed distributions of long-term capital gains annually as of the end of the fiscal year, as applicable.

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The U.S. federal income tax characteristics of cash distributions paid to our common stockholders generally are reported to stockholders on IRS Form 1099 after the end of each calendar year. Estimates of tax characterization made on a quarterly basis may not be representative of the actual tax characterization of cash distributions for the full year. Estimates made on a quarterly basis are updated as of each interim reporting date. If we determined theThe tax characterization of cash distributions paid to common stockholders induring the current calendar year as of June 30,ended December 31, 2021 72.5% would bewas 71.3% from ordinary income and 27.5% would be28.7% from capital gains.

We paid the following cash distributions to our common stockholders for the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2021 and 2020:

Fiscal Year

  

Declaration Date

  

Record Date

  

Payment Date

  Distribution
per Common Share
 

2022

  April 13, 2021  April 23, 2021  April 30, 2021  $0.070 
  April 13, 2021  May 19, 2021  May 28, 2021   0.070 
  April 13, 2021  June 8, 2021  June 17, 2021   0.060(A) 
  April 13, 2021  June 18, 2021  June 30, 2021   0.070 
        

 

 

 
    Three Months Ended June 30, 2021:  $0.270 
      

 

 

 

Fiscal Year

  

Declaration Date

  

Record Date

  

Payment Date

  Distribution
per Common Share
 

2021

  April 14, 2020  April 24, 2020  April 30, 2020  $0.070 
  April 14, 2020  May 19, 2020  May 29, 2020   0.070 
  April 14, 2020  June 8, 2020  June 17, 2020   0.090(A) 
  April 14, 2020  June 19, 2020  June 30, 2020   0.070 
        

 

 

 
    Three Months Ended June 30, 2020:   0.300 
      

 

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2021:
Declaration DateRecord DatePayment DateDistribution per
Common Share
April 13, 2021April 23, 2021April 30, 2021$0.070
April 13, 2021May 19, 2021May 28, 20210.070
April 13, 2021June 8, 2021June 17, 20210.060(A)

Represents a supplemental distribution to common stockholders.

April 13, 2021
June 18, 2021June 30, 20210.070
July 13, 2021July 23, 2021July 30, 20210.070
July 13, 2021August 23, 2021August 31, 20210.070
July 13, 2021September 3, 2021September 15, 20210.030(A)
July 13, 2021September 22, 2021September 30, 20210.070
October 12, 2021October 22, 2021October 29, 20210.075
October 12, 2021November 19, 2021November 30, 20210.075
October 12, 2021December 7, 2021December 15, 20210.090(A)
October 12, 2021December 23, 2021December 31, 20210.075
Nine Months Ended December 31, 2021$0.825

For the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2020:
Declaration DateRecord DatePayment DateDistribution per
Common Share
April 14, 2020April 24, 2020April 30, 2020$0.070 
April 14, 2020May 19, 2020May 29, 20200.070 
April 14, 2020June 8, 2020June 17, 20200.090 (A)
April 14, 2020June 19, 2020June 30, 20200.070 
July 14, 2020July 24, 2020July 31, 20200.070 
July 14, 2020August 24, 2020August 31, 20200.070 
July 14, 2020September 23, 2020September 30, 20200.070 
October 13, 2020October 23, 2020October 30, 20200.070 
October 13, 2020November 20, 2020November 30, 20200.070 
October 13, 2020December 23, 2020December 31, 20200.070 
Nine Months Ended December 31, 2020$0.720 
(A)Represents a supplemental distribution to common stockholders.
Aggregate cash distributions to our common stockholders declared and paid were $9.0$27.4 million and $9.9$23.9 million for the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, Investment Company Taxable Income exceeded distributions declared and paid, and, in accordance with Section 855(a) of the Code, we elected to treat $16.1 million of the first distributions paid subsequent to fiscal year-end, as having been paid in the prior year. In addition, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021 net capital gains exceeded distributions declared and paid, and, in accordance with Section 855(a) of the Code, we elected to treat $8.5 million of the first distributions paid subsequent to fiscal year-end as having been paid in the prior year.

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For the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2021, we recorded $0.6$0.1 million of net adjustments for estimated permanent book-tax differences to reflect tax character, which decreased Capital in excess of par value and increased Overdistributed net investment income on our accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. For the nine months ended December 31, 2021, we recorded $2.8 million of net adjustments for estimated permanent book-tax differences to reflect tax character, which decreased Capital in excess of par value and Overdistributed net investment income and increased Accumulated net realized gain in excess of distributions on our accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

For the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2020, we recorded $0.2$0.4 million and $1.0 million, respectively, of net adjustments for estimated permanent book-tax differences to reflect tax character, which decreased Capital in excess of par value and Accumulated net realized gain in excess of distributions and increased Underdistributed net investment income for both periods on our accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

We may distribute our net long-term capital gains, if any, in cash or elect to retain some or all of such gains, pay taxes at the U.S. federal corporate-level income tax rate on the amount retained, and designate the retained amount as a “deemed distribution.” If we elect to retain net long-term capital gains and deem them distributed, each U.S. common stockholder will be treated as if they received a distribution of their pro-rata share of the retained net long-term capital gain and the U.S. federal income tax paid. As a result, each U.S. common stockholder will (i) be required to report their pro rata share of the retained gain on their tax return as long-term capital gain, (ii) receive a refundable tax credit for their pro-rata share of federal income tax paid by us on the retained gain, and (iii) increase the tax basis of their shares of common stock by an amount equal to the deemed distribution less the tax credit. To use the deemed distribution approach, we must provide written notice to our common stockholders prior to the expiration of 60 days after the close of the relevant taxable year. For the year ended March 31, 2021, we did not elect to retain long-term capital gains and to treat them as deemed distributions to common stockholders.

NOTE 10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Legal Proceedings

We are party to certain legal proceedings incidental to the normal course of our business. We are required to establish reserves for litigation matters where those matters present loss contingencies that are both probable and estimable. When loss contingencies are not both probable and estimable, we do not establish reserves. Based on current knowledge, we do not believe that loss contingencies, if any, arising from pending investigations, litigation or regulatory matters will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operation or cash flows. Additionally, based on our current knowledge, we do not believe such loss contingencies are both probable and estimable and therefore, as of June 30,December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021, we had no established reserves for such loss contingencies.

Escrow Holdbacks

From time to time, we enter into arrangements relating to exits of certain investments whereby specific amounts of the proceeds are held in escrow to be used to satisfy potential obligations, as stipulated in the sales agreements. We record escrow amounts in Restricted cash and cash equivalents, if received in cash but subject to potential obligations or other contractual restrictions, or as escrow receivables in Other assets, net, if not yet received in cash, on our accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. We establish reserves and holdbacks against escrow amounts if we determine that it is probable and estimable that a portion of the escrow amounts will not ultimately be released or received at the end of the escrow period. Reserves and holdbacks against escrow amounts were $0.9$0.2 million and $0.7 million as of June 30,December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021, respectively.

Financial Commitments and Obligations


We may have line of credit and delayed draw term loan commitments to certain of our portfolio companies that have not been fully drawn. Since these linelines of credit and delayed draw term loan commitments have expiration dates and we expect many will never be fully drawn, the total line of credit and delayed draw term loan commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. We estimate the fair value of the combined unused line of credit and delayed draw term loan commitments as of June 30,December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021 to be immaterial.

insignificant.

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We have also extended a guaranty on behalf of one of our portfolio companies. As of June 30,December 31, 2021, we have not been required to make any payments on this guaranty, or any guaranties that existed in previous periods, and we consider the credit risk to be remote and the fair value of the guaranty as of June 30,December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021 to be immaterial.

insignificant.

As of June 30,December 31, 2021, the following guaranty was outstanding:

A $1.0 million continuing guaranty of a wholesale financing facility agreement (the “Floor Plan Facility”) between DLL Finance LLC (f/k/a Agricredit Acceptance, LLC) and Country Club Enterprises, LLC (“CCE”). The Floor Plan Facility provides CCE with financing to bridge the time and cash flow gap between the order and delivery of golf carts to customers.

The following table summarizes the principal balances of unused line of credit and delayed draw term loan commitments and guaranties as of June 30,December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021, which are not reflected as liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities:

   June 30, 2021   March 31, 2021 

Unused line of credit and delayed draw term loan commitments

  $2,300   $3,000 

Guaranties

   1,000    1,000 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $3,300   $4,000 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


December 31, 2021March 31, 2021
Unused line of credit and delayed draw term loan commitments$4,600 $3,000 
Guaranties1,000 1,000 
Total$5,600 $4,000 
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NOTE 11. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

   Three Months Ended June 30, 
   2021  2020 

Per Common Share Data:

   

Net asset value at beginning of period(A)

  $11.52  $11.17 

Income from investment operations(B)

   

Net investment (loss) income

   (0.07  0.13 

Net realized gain on investments and other

   0.06   0.02 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and other

   1.43   (0.15
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

   1.42   —   

Effect of equity capital activity(B)

   

Cash distributions to common stockholders from net investment income(C)

   (0.20  (0.28

Cash distributions to common stockholders from realized gains(C)

   (0.07  (0.02
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total from equity capital activity

   (0.27  (0.30

Other, net(B)(E)

   (0.01  —   
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net asset value at end of period(A)

  $12.66  $10.87 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Per common share market value at beginning of period

  $12.23  $7.85 

Per common share market value at end of period

   14.41   10.24 

Total investment return(F)

   20.08  34.11

Common stock outstanding at end of period(A)

   33,205,023   33,205,023 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities Data:

   

Net assets at end of period

  $420,538  $360,869 

Average net assets(G)

   394,470   365,696 

Senior Securities Data:

   

Total borrowings, at cost

  $174,934  $64,596 

Mandatorily redeemable preferred stock (H)

   94,371   134,637 

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

   

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets – annualized(I)

   20.62  7.15

Ratio of net investment (loss) income to average net assets – annualized(J)

   (2.34  4.56 

(A)

Based on actual shares of common stock outstanding at the beginning or end of the corresponding period, as appropriate.

(B)

Based on weighted-average basic common share data for the corresponding period.

(C)

The tax character of distributions is determined based on taxable income calculated in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from amounts determined under GAAP. For further information on the estimated character of our distributions to common stockholders, including changes in estimates, as applicable, refer to Note 9 — Distributions to Common Stockholders.

(D)

Reserved.

(E)

Represents the impact of the different share amounts (weighted-average basic common shares outstanding for the corresponding period and actual common shares outstanding at the end of the period) in the Per Common Share Data calculations and rounding impacts.

(F)

Total return equals the change in the market value of our common stock from the beginning of the period, taking into account dividends reinvested in accordance with the terms of our dividend reinvestment plan. Total return does not take into account distributions that may be characterized as a return of capital. For further information on the estimated character of our distributions to common stockholders, including changes in estimates, as applicable, refer to Note 9 — Distributions to Common Stockholders.

(G)

Calculated using the average balance of net assets at the end of each month of the reporting period.

(H)

Represents the aggregate liquidation preference of our mandatorily redeemable preferred stock.

(I)

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets is computed using total expenses, net of any non-contractual, unconditional, and irrevocable credits of fees from the Adviser. Had we not received any non-contractual, unconditional, and irrevocable credits of fees from the Adviser, the ratio of expenses to average net assets—annualized would have been 23.78% and 9.82% for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

(J)

Had we not received any non-contractual, unconditional, and irrevocable credits of fees from the Adviser, the ratio of net investment (loss) income to average net assets—annualized would have been (5.50)% and 1.89% for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Three Months Ended December 31,Nine Months Ended December 31,

2021202020212020
Per Common Share Data:
Net asset value at beginning of period(A)
$13.27 $10.86 $11.52 $11.17 
Income from investment operations(B)
Net investment income (loss)0.25 0.19 0.25 0.45 
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and other0.67 0.27 0.68 0.31 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments(0.61)— 1.65 (0.10)
Total from investment operations0.31 0.46 2.58 0.66 
Effect of equity capital activity(B)
Cash distributions to common stockholders from net investment income(C)
(0.23)(0.20)(0.59)(0.68)
Cash distributions to common stockholders from realized gains(C)
(0.09)(0.01)(0.24)(0.04)
Total from equity capital activity(0.32)(0.21)(0.83)(0.72)
Other, net(B)(D)
0.01 —  — 
Net asset value at end of period(A)
$13.27 $11.11 $13.27 $11.11 

Per common share market value at beginning of period$13.87 $9.10 $12.23 $7.85 
Per common share market value at end of period$17.08 $10.09 $17.08 $10.09 
Total investment return(E)
25.52 %13.38 %47.50 %38.22 %
Common stock outstanding at end of period(A)
33,205,023 33,205,023 33,205,023 33,205,023 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities Data:
Net assets at end of period$440,589 $368,823 $440,589 $368,823 
Average net assets(F)
$439,754 $362,659 $420,286 $362,862 

Senior Securities Data:
Total borrowings, at cost$267,584 $89,096 $267,584 $89,096 
Mandatorily redeemable preferred stock (G)
$ $151,871 $ $151,871 

Ratios/Supplemental Data:
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets – annualized(H)
7.59 %12.26 %14.29 %9.23 %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets – annualized(I)
7.64 %6.90 %2.62 %5.44 %

(A)Based on actual shares of common stock outstanding at the beginning or end of the corresponding period, as appropriate.
(B)Based on weighted-average basic common share data for the corresponding period.
(C)The tax character of distributions is determined based on taxable income calculated in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from amounts determined under GAAP. For further information on the estimated character of our distributions to common stockholders, including changes in estimates, as applicable, refer to Note 9 — Distributions to Common Stockholders.
(D)Represents the impact of the different share amounts (weighted-average basic common shares outstanding for the corresponding period and actual common shares outstanding at the end of the period) in the Per Common Share Data calculations and rounding impacts.
(E)Total return equals the change in the market value of our common stock from the beginning of the period, taking into account dividends reinvested in accordance with the terms of our dividend reinvestment plan. Total return does not take into account distributions that may be characterized as a return of capital. For further information on the estimated character of our distributions to common stockholders, including changes in estimates, as applicable, refer to Note 9 — Distributions to Common Stockholders.
(F)Calculated using the average balance of net assets at the end of each month of the reporting period.
(G)Represents the aggregate liquidation preference of our mandatorily redeemable preferred stock.
(H)Ratio of net expenses to average net assets is computed using total expenses, net of any non-contractual, unconditional, and irrevocable credits of fees from the Adviser. Had we not received any non-contractual, unconditional, and irrevocable credits of fees from the Adviser, the ratio of expenses to average net assets - annualized would have been 12.55% and 15.10% for the three months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and 17.87% and 12.11% for the nine months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
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(I)Had we not received any non-contractual, unconditional, and irrevocable credits of fees from the Adviser, the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets - annualized would have been 2.68% and 4.06% for the three months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and (0.96)% and 2.56% for the nine months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

NOTE 12. UNCONSOLIDATED SIGNIFICANT SUBSIDIARIES


In accordance with the SEC’s Regulation S-X, we do not consolidate portfolio company investments. Further, in accordance with ASC 946, we are precluded from consolidating any entity other than another investment company, except that ASC 946 provides for the consolidation of a controlled operating company that provides substantially all of its services to the investment company or its consolidated subsidiaries.

We had onedid not have any unconsolidated subsidiary, Galaxy Tool Holding Corporation (“Galaxy”), whichsubsidiaries that met at least oneany of the significance conditions under Rule 1-02(w)(2) of the SEC’s Regulation S-X as of or during at least one of the threenine month periods ended June 30,December 31, 2021 and 2020. Accordingly, summarized, comparative financial information, pursuant to Rule 10-01(b), is presented below for Galaxy, which is a designer and manufacturer of precision tools for the business jet industry and of injection and blow molds for the plastics industry.

   For the Three Months Ended June 30, 

Income Statement

          2021                   2020         

Net sales

  $10,260   $6,943 

Gross profit

   1,258    1,463 

Net (loss) profit

   (361   482 

NOTE 13. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Investment Activity

In July 2021,January 2022, we invested an additional $5.9$5.0 million in the form of secured first lien debt into Nocturne.

In July 2021, we invested $24.3 million in Utah Pacific Bridge & Steel, Ltd. (“Utah Pacific”an existing portfolio company, SBS Industries Holdings, Inc. ("SBS"), through a combination of secured firstsecond lien debt and preferred equity. Utah Pacific, headquartered in Lindon, Utah, isAs part of the additional investment, SBS was renamed SFEG Holdings, Inc.

In February 2022, we extended a manufacturerguaranty on behalf of large steel components used in bridge replacement, rehabilitation,one of our portfolio companies, J.R. Hobbs, whereby we have guaranteed 50% of their obligations with another lender, with a maximum amount of $9.3 million. As of the date of this report, we have not been required to make payments on this guaranty and construction.

we consider the likelihood of future required payment to be remote and the fair value of the guaranty to be insignificant.

Distributions and Dividends

In July 2021,January 2022, our Board of Directors declared the following monthly and supplemental distributions to common stockholders and monthly dividends to holders of our Series E Term Preferred Stock:

    Record Date    

  

Payment Date

 Distribution per
Common Share
  Dividend per
Share of
Series E Term
Preferred Stock
 

July 23, 2021

  July 30, 2021 $0.07  $0.13281250 

August 23, 2021

  August 31, 2021  0.07   0.13281250 

September 3, 2021

  September 15, 2021  0.03(A)   —   

September 22, 2021

  September 30, 2021  0.07   0.13281250 
   

 

 

  

 

 

 
  

Total for the Quarter:

 $0.24  $0.39843750 
   

 

 

  

 

 

 

stockholders:
(A)

Represents a supplemental distribution to common stockholders.

Record DatePayment DateDistribution per Common Share
January 21, 2022January 31, 2022$0.075 
February 4, 2022February 14, 20220.120 (A)
February 18, 2022February 28, 20220.075 
March 23, 2022March 31, 20220.075 

Total for the Quarter:$0.345

(A)Represents a supplemental distribution to common stockholders.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

All statements contained herein, other than historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements.” These statements may relate to, among other things, our future operating results, our business prospects and the prospects of our portfolio companies, actual and potential conflicts of interest with Gladstone Management Corporation (the “Adviser”) and its affiliates, the use of borrowed money to finance our investments, the adequacy of our financing sources and working capital, and our ability to co-invest, among other factors. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “estimate,” “may,” “might,” “believe,” “will,” “provided,” “anticipate,” “future,” “could,” “growth,” “plan,” “project,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “if,” “seek,” “possible,” “potential,” “likely” or the negative or variations of such terms or comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include: (1) changes in the economy and the capital markets; (2) risks associated with negotiation and consummation of pending and future transactions; (3) the loss of one or more of our executive officers, in particular David Gladstone, David Dullum, or Terry Lee Brubaker; (4) changes in our investment objectives and strategy; (5) availability, terms (including the possibility of interest rate volatility) and deployment of capital; (6) changes in our industry, interest rates, exchange rates, regulation, or the general economy; (7) our business prospects and the prospects of our portfolio companies; (8) the degree and nature of our competition; (9) changes in governmental regulation, tax rates and similar matters; (10) our ability to exit investments in a timely manner; (11) our ability to maintain our qualification as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) and as a business development company (“BDC”); (12) the impact of COVID-19 generally and on the economy, the capital markets and our portfolio companies, including the measures taken by governmental authorities to address it; and (13) those factors described in Item 1A.Risk FactorsFactors” herein and the “Risk Factors” sections of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on May 11, 2021 (the “Annual Report”). We caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in our forward-looking statements and future results could differ materially from historical performance. We have based forward-looking statements on information available to us on the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the “Quarterly Report”). Except as required by the federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this Quarterly Report. Although we undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, you are advised to consult any additional disclosures that we may make directly to you or through reports that we have filed or in the future may file with the SEC, including subsequent annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. The forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report are excluded from the safe harbor protection provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

In this Quarterly Report, the “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Gladstone Investment Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries unless the context otherwise indicates. Dollar amounts, except per share amounts, are in thousands, unless otherwise indicated.

The following analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto contained elsewhere in this Quarterly Report and in our Annual Report. Historical financial condition and results of operations and percentage relationships among any amounts in the financial statements are not necessarily indicative of financial condition, results of operations or percentage relationships for any future periods.

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OVERVIEW

General

We were incorporated under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware on February 18, 2005. On June 22, 2005, we completed our initial public offering and commenced operations. We operate as an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company and have elected to be treated as a BDC under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). For U.S. federal income tax purposes, we have elected to be treated as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). To continue to qualify as a RIC for U.S. federal income tax purposes and obtain favorable RIC tax treatment, we must meet certain requirements, including certain minimum distribution requirements.

We are externally managed by the Adviser, an affiliate of ours and an SEC-registered investment adviser, pursuant to an investment advisory and management agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”). We have also entered into an administration agreement (the “Administration Agreement”) with Gladstone Administration, LLC (the “Administrator”), an affiliate of ours and the Adviser. Each of the Adviser and the Administrator are privately-held companies that are indirectly owned and controlled by David Gladstone, our chairman and chief executive officer. David Dullum, our president, also serves as the executive vice president of private equity (buyouts) of the Adviser. Michael LiCalsi, our general counsel and secretary, also serves as the Administrator’s president, general counsel, and secretary, as well as the executive vice president of administration of the Adviser).

Additionally, Gladstone Securities, LLC (“Gladstone Securities”), a privately-held broker-dealer (indirectly owned and controlled by Mr. Gladstone, our chairman and chief executive officer) registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and insured by the Securities Investor Protection Corporation, has provided other services, such as investment banking and due diligence services, to certain of our portfolio companies, for which Gladstone Securities receives a fee. Any such fees paid by portfolio companies to Gladstone Securities do not impact the fees we pay to the Adviser or the non-contractual, unconditional, and irrevocable credits against the base management fee. For additional information refer to Note 4 — Related Party Transactions in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

We were established for the purpose of investing in debt and equity securities of established private businesses operating in the United States (“U.S.”). Our investment objectives are to: (i) achieve and grow current income by investing in debt securities of established businesses that we believe will provide stable earnings and cash flow to pay expenses, make principal and interest payments on our outstanding indebtedness, and make distributions to our stockholders that grow over time; and (ii) provide our stockholders with long-term capital appreciation in the value of our assets by investing in equity securities of established businesses, generally in combination with the aforementioned debt securities, that we believe can grow over time to permit us to sell our equity investments for capital gains. To achieve our objectives, our investment strategy is to invest in several categories of debt and equity securities, with individual investments generally totaling up to $40 million, although investment size may vary depending upon our total assets or available capital at the time of investment. We expect that our investment portfolio over time will consist of approximately 75% in debt securities and 25% in equity securities, at cost. As of June 30,December 31, 2021, our investment portfolio was comprised of 74.2%76.8% in debt securities and 25.8%23.2% in equity securities, at cost.

We focus on investing in lower middle market private businesses (which we generally define as companies with annual earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) of $3 million to $20 million) (“Lower Middle Market”) in the U.S. that meet certain criteria, including: the sustainability of the business’ free cash flow and its ability to grow it over time, adequate assets for loan collateral, experienced management teams with a significant ownership interest in the portfolio company, reasonable capitalization of the portfolio company, including an ample equity contribution or cushion based on prevailing enterprise valuation multiples, and the potential to realize appreciation and gain liquidity in our equity position, if any. We anticipate that liquidity in our equity position will be achieved through a merger or acquisition of the portfolio company, a public offering of the portfolio company’s stock, or, to a lesser extent, by exercising our right to require the portfolio company to repurchase our warrants, though there can be no assurance that we will always have these rights. We invest in portfolio companies that need funds for growth capital, to finance acquisitions, including management buyouts, recapitalize or, to a lesser extent, refinance their existing debt facilities. We seek to avoid investing in high-risk, early-stage enterprises.

We invest by ourselves or jointly with other funds and/or management of the portfolio company, depending on the opportunity. In July 2012, the SEC granted us an exemptive order (the “Co-Investment“Co-Investment Order”) that expanded our ability to co-invest, under certain circumstances, with certain of our affiliates, including Gladstone Capital Corporation (“Gladstone
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Capital”) and any future BDC or closed-end management investment company that is advised (or sub-advised if it controls the fund) by the Adviser, or any combination of the foregoing, subject to the conditions in the Co-Investment Order. Since 2012, we have opportunistically made several co-investments with Gladstone Capital pursuant to the Co-Investment Order. We believe the Co-Investment Order has enhanced and will continue to enhance our ability to further our investment objectives and strategies. If we are participating in an investment with one or more co-investors, whether or not an affiliate of ours, our investment is likely to be smaller than if we were investing alone.

Our shares of common stock, 6.375% Series E Cumulative Term Preferred Stock (“Series E Term Preferred Stock”), and our 5.00% Notes due 2026 (“2026 Notes”), and our 4.875% Notes due 2028 (“2028 Notes”) are traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (“Nasdaq”) under the trading symbols “GAIN,” “GAINL,“GAINN,” and “GAINN,“GAINZ,” respectively.

Business

Portfolio Activity

While the business environment remains competitive, we continue to see new investment opportunities consistent with our investment strategy of providing a combination of debt and equity in support of management and independent sponsor-led buyouts of Lower Middle Market companies in the U.S. During the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2021, we invested in onetwo new portfolio company,companies, exited onethree portfolio companies, merged two existing portfolio companies into a new portfolio company, and dissolved one portfolio company. From our initial public offering in June 2005 through June 30,December 31, 2021, we invested in 5455 companies, excluding investments in syndicated loans, for a total of approximately $1.4$1.5 billion, before giving effect to principal repayments and divestitures.

The majority of the debt securities in our portfolio have a success fee component, which enhances the yield on our debt investments. Unlike paid-in-kind (“PIK”) income, we generally do not recognize success fees as income until payment has been received. Due to the contingent nature of success fees, there are no guarantees that we will be able to collect any or all of these success fees or know the timing of any such collections. As a result, as of June 30,December 31, 2021, we had unrecognized, contractual success fees of $47.9$49.3 million, or $1.44$1.48 per common share. Consistent with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”), we have not recognized success fee receivables and related income in our accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements until earned.

From inception through June 30,December 31, 2021, we completed sales of 2527 portfolio companies that we acquired under our buyout strategy (which excludes investments in syndicated loans). In the aggregate, these sales have generated $240.3$262.8 million in net realized gains and $33.4$36.4 million in other income upon exit, for a total increase to our net assets of $273.7$299.2 million. We believe, in aggregate, these transactions were equity-oriented investment successes and exemplify our investment strategy of striving to achieve returns through current income on the debt portion of our investments and capital gains from the equity portion. The 2527 liquidity events have offset any realized losses since inception, which were primarily incurred during the 2008-2009 recession in connection with the sale of performing syndicated loans at a realized loss to pay off a former lender. The successful exits, in part, enabled us to increase the monthly distribution by 75.0%87.5% from March 2011 through June 30,December 31, 2021, and allowed us to declare and pay 1214 supplemental distributions to common stockholders through June 30,December 31, 2021.

Capital Raising Efforts

We have been able to meet our capital needs through extensions of and increases to the Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated April 30, 2013, as amended from time to time (the “Credit Facility”), and by accessing the capital markets in the form of public offerings of common and preferred stock.stock and unsecured notes. We have successfully extended the Credit Facility’s revolving period multiple times, most recently to February 2024, and currently have a total commitment amount of $180.0 million (with a potential total commitment of $300.0 million through additional commitments from new or existing lenders). During the nine months ended December 31, 2021, we issued our 2028 Notes for gross proceeds of $134.6 million. During the year ended March 31, 2021, we issued our 2026 Notes for gross proceeds of $127.9 million and sold 155,560 shares of our common stock under our then existing at-the-market program (the “Common Stock ATM Program”) for gross proceeds of approximately $1.8 million, and 784,853 shares of our Series E Term Preferred Stock under our then existing preferred stock at-the-market program (the “Series E ATM Program”) for gross proceeds of approximately $19.3 million. Refer to “Liquidity and Capital Resources — Revolving Line of Credit” for further discussion of the Credit Facility and to “Liquidity and Capital Resources — Equity — Common Stock” and “Liquidity and Capital Resources — Equity — Term Preferred Stock” for further discussion of our common stock and mandatorily redeemable preferred stock, including our at-the-market programs.
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at-the-marketTable of Contents programs.

Although we have been able to access the capital markets historically, market conditions, including the impact of COVID-19, may continue to affect the trading price of our common stock and thus our ability to finance new investments through the issuance of common equity. On June 30,December 31, 2021, the closing market price of our common stock was $14.41$17.08 per share, representing a 13.8%28.7% premium to our net asset value (“NAV”) of $12.66$13.27 per share as of June 30,December 31, 2021. When our common stock trades below NAV, our ability to issue additional equity is constrained by provisions of the 1940 Act, which generally prohibits the issuance and sale of our common stock at an issuance price below the then-current NAV per share without stockholder approval, other than through sales to our then-existing stockholders pursuant to a rights offering.

At our 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on August 20, 2020, our stockholders approved a proposal authorizing us, with the subsequent approval of our board of directors (“Board of Directors”), to issue and sell shares of our common stock at a price below our then-current NAV per share, provided that the number of shares issued and sold pursuant to such authority does not exceed 25.0% of our then-outstanding common stock immediately prior to each such sale. This August 2020 stockholder authorization is in effect for one year from the date of stockholder approval. We sought and obtained stockholder approval concerning a similar proposal at each Annual Meeting of Stockholders since 2008, and with our Board of Directors’ subsequent approval, we issued shares of our common stock in three offerings at a price below the then-current NAV per share, once in May 2017, once in March 2015, and once in October 2012. Certain sales under the previous Common Stock ATM Program in March and April of 2018 were also below the then-current estimated NAV per share. The resulting proceeds, in part, have allowed us to (i) grow our portfolio by making new investments, (ii) generate additional income through these new investments, (iii) ensure continued compliance with regulatory tests and (iv) increase our debt capital while still complying with our applicable debt-to-equity ratios. We are not seeking stockholder approval for a similar proposal at the 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held in August 2021. Refer to “Liquidity and Capital Resources — Equity — Common Stock” for further discussion of our common stock.

Regulatory Compliance

Our ability to seek external debt financing, to the extent that it is available under current market conditions, is further subject to the asset coverage limitations of the 1940 Act, which require us to have asset coverage (as defined in Sections 18 and 61 of the 1940 Act), of at least 150% on each of our senior securities representing indebtedness and our senior securities that are stock (such as our twopreviously outstanding series of term preferred stock currently outstanding)stock).

On April 10, 2018, our Board of Directors, including a “required majority” (as such term is defined in Section 57(o) of the 1940 Act) thereof, approved the modified asset coverage requirements set forth in Section 61(a)(2) of the 1940 Act. As a result, our asset coverage requirements for senior securities changed from 200% to 150%, effective as of April 10, 2019, one year after the date of the Board of Directors’ approval.

As of June 30,December 31, 2021, our asset coverage ratio on our senior securities representing indebtedness was 386.0% and our asset coverage on our senior securities that are stock was 251.8%259.5%.

Investment Highlights

Investment Activity

During the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2021, the following significant transactions occurred:

In May 2021, we dissolved our investment in Channel Technologies Group, LLC (“CTG”) and recorded a realized loss of $1.8 million.

In June 2021, we invested $10.0 million in Nocturne Villa Rentals, Inc. (“Nocturne”) through a combination of secured first lien debt and preferred equity. Nocturne, headquartered in Telluride, Colorado, is a luxury vacation rental manager.

In June 2021, we invested an additional $6.5 million in J.R. Hobbs Co. Atlanta, LLC (“J.R. Hobbs”) in the form of secured second lien debt. In connection with the investment, our secured second lien debt was converted to secured first lien debt.

In June 2021, we sold our investment in Head Country, Inc. (“Head Country”), which resulted in success fee income of $2.0 million and a realized gain of $3.6 million. In connection with the sale, we received net cash proceeds of $16.7 million, including the repayment of our debt investment of $9.1 million at par.

The following significant investment activity occurred subsequent to June 30, 2021. Also refer to Note 13 — Subsequent Events in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

In July 2021, we invested an additional $5.9 million in the form of secured first lien debt intoin Nocturne.

In July 2021, we invested $24.3 million in Utah Pacific Bridge & Steel, Ltd. (“Utah Pacific”) through a combination of secured first lien debt and preferred equity. Utah Pacific, headquartered in Lindon, Utah, is a manufacturer of large steel components used in bridge replacement, rehabilitation, and construction.

In September 2021, one of our portfolio companies, D.P.M.S., Inc. (“Danco”), merged with another of our portfolio companies, Galaxy Technologies, Inc. (“Galaxy”), into a newly formed portfolio company, Galaxy Technologies Holdings, Inc. (“Galaxy Technologies Holdings”). Our debt investments in Danco, which totaled $12.3 million at principal and cost, and Galaxy, which totaled $13.0 million at principal and cost, were converted into two second lien term loans with an aggregate cost and principal of $25.3 million to Galaxy Technologies Holdings. Our common equity investment in Danco, with a cost basis of $0.0 million, and our preferred and common equity investments in Galaxy, with an aggregate cost basis of $11.5 million, were converted into a common equity investment in Galaxy Technologies Holdings with a combined cost basis of $11.5 million.
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In October 2021, we invested an additional $10.5 million in Bassett Creek Services, Inc., in the form of secured first lien debt.
In December 2021, we invested an additional $19.0 million in the form of secured first lien debt in Nocturne.
In December 2021, we invested an additional $6.4 million in the form of secured first lien debt in Schylling, Inc.
In December 2021, we sold our investment in Pioneer Square Brands, Inc. (“Pioneer”), which resulted in success fee income of $0.5 million and a realized gain of $21.9 million. In connection with the sale, we received net cash proceeds of $50.6 million, including the repayment of our debt investment of $23.1 million at par.
In December 2021, we sold our investment in SOG Specialty Knives & Tools, LLC (“SOG”), which resulted in success fee income of $2.9 million. In connection with the sale, we received net cash proceeds of $23.3 million, including the repayment of our debt investment of $8.9 million at par, and retained a common stock investment in the intermediary entity, Gladstone SOG Investments, Inc., which maintains a cost basis of $0.6 million.
The following significant investment activity occurred subsequent to December 31, 2021. Also refer to Note 13 – Subsequent Events in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
In January 2022, we invested $5.0 million in an existing portfolio company, SBS Industries Holdings, Inc. ("SBS"), through a combination of secured second lien debt and preferred equity. As part of the additional investment, SBS was renamed SFEG Holdings, Inc.
In February 2022, we extended a guaranty on behalf of one of our portfolio companies, J.R. Hobbs, whereby we have guaranteed 50% of their obligations with another lender, with a maximum amount of $9.3 million. As of the date of this report, we have not been required to make payments on this guaranty and we consider the likelihood of future required payment to be remote and the fair value of the guaranty to be insignificant.
Recent Developments

Distributions and Dividends

In July 2021,January 2022, our Board of Directors declared the following monthly and supplemental cash distributions to common stockholders and monthly dividendsstockholders:
Record DatePayment DateDistribution per
Common Share
January 21, 2022January 31, 2022$0.075 
February 4, 2022February 14, 20220.120 (A)
February 18, 2022February 28, 20220.075 
March 23, 2022March 31, 20220.075 

Total for the Quarter:$0.345
(A)Represents a supplemental distribution to holders of our Series E Term Preferred Stock:

Record Date

  

Payment Date

  Distribution per
Common Share
  Dividend per
Share of
Series E Term
Preferred Stock
 

July 23, 2021

  July 30, 2021  $0.07  $0.13281250 

August 23, 2021

  August 31, 2021   0.07   0.13281250 

September 3, 2021

  September 15, 2021   0.03(A)   —   

September 22, 2021

  September 30, 2021   0.07   0.13281250 
    

 

 

  

 

 

 
  

Total for the Quarter:

  $0.24  $0.39843750 
    

 

 

  

 

 

 

(A)

Represents a supplemental distribution to common stockholders.

common stockholders.

LIBOR Transition

In general, our investments in debt securities have a term of five years, accrue interest at variable rates (based on the one-month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”)) and, to a lesser extent, at fixed rates. Most U.S. dollar LIBOR are currently anticipated to be phased out in June 2023. LIBOR may transition to a new standard rate, the Secured Overnight Financing Overnight Rate (“SOFR”), which will incorporate certain overnight repo market data collected from multiple data sets. To attain an equivalent one-month rate, we currently intend to adjust the SOFR to minimize the difference between the interest that a borrower would be paying using LIBOR versus what it will be paying using SOFR. We are currently monitoring the transition and cannot assure you whether SOFR will become a standard rate for variable rate debt. We expect we will need to continue to renegotiate a limited number ofhave amended all outstanding loan agreements with our portfolio companies to include fallback language providing a mechanism for the parties to negotiate a new reference interest rate in the event that LIBOR ceases to exist. Assuming that SOFR replaces LIBOR and is appropriately adjusted to equate to one-month LIBOR, we expect that there should be minimal impact on our operations.

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COVID-19 Impact

We continue to closely monitor and work with our portfolio companies to navigate the significant challenges created by the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and remain focused on ensuring the safety of the Adviser’s and Administrator’s personnel and of the employees of our portfolio companies, while also managing our ongoing business activities. While we are closely monitoring all of our portfolio companies, our portfolio continues to be diverse from a geographic and industry perspective. Through proactive measures and continued diligence, the management teams of our portfolio companies continue to demonstrate their ability to respond effectively and efficiently to the challenges posed by COVID-19, including its variants, and related orders imposed by state and local governments, including paused or reversed reopening orders.orders, and operating challenges, including but not limited to, labor shortages, supply chain delays and increased material costs. We believe we have sufficient levels of liquidity to support our existing portfolio companies, as necessary, and selectively deploycontinue our buyout strategy by deploying capital in new investment opportunities.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Comparison of the Three Months Ended June 30,December 31, 2021 to the Three Months Ended June 30,December 31, 2020

   For the Three Months Ended June 30, 
           2021                  2020                  $ Change                  % Change         

INVESTMENT INCOME

     

Interest income

  $15,992  $10,525  $5,467   51.9

Dividend and success fee income

   2,034   182   1,852   NM 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total investment income

   18,026   10,707   7,319   68.4 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

EXPENSES

     

Base management fee

   3,320   2,856   464   16.2 

Loan servicing fee

   1,868   1,709   159   9.3 

Incentive fee

   12,248   (754  13,002   NM 

Administration fee

   399   446   (47  (10.5

Interest and dividend expense

   3,804   3,019   785   26.0 

Amortization of deferred financing costs and discounts

   456   374   82   21.9 

Other

   1,354   1,328   26   2.0 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Expenses before credits from Adviser

   23,449   8,978   14,471   161.2 

Credits to fees from Adviser

   (3,119  (2,444  (675  27.6 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total expenses, net of credits to fees

   20,330   6,534   13,796   211.1 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

NET INVESTMENT (LOSS) INCOME

   (2,304  4,173   (6,477  (155.2
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

     

Net realized gain on investments

   1,929   753   1,176   156.2 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments

   47,514   (4,887  52,401   NM 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   49,443   (4,134  53,577   NM 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

  $47,139  $39  $47,100   NM 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

BASIC AND DILUTED PER COMMON SHARE:

     

Net investment (loss) income

  $(0.07 $0.13  $(0.20  (153.8)% 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  $1.42  $—    $1.42   NM 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended December 31,
20212020$ Change% Change
INVESTMENT INCOME
Interest income$13,344 $12,148 $1,196 9.8 %
Dividend and success fee income3,398 5,224 (1,826)(35.0)%
Total investment income16,742 17,372 (630)(3.6)%
EXPENSES
Base management fee3,630 3,116 514 16.5 %
Loan servicing fee1,768 1,786 (18)(1.0)%
Incentive fee2,587 3,756 (1,169)(31.1)%
Administration fee437 382 55 14.4 %
Interest and dividend expense3,918 3,383 535 15.8 %
Amortization of deferred financing costs and discounts447 451 (4)(0.9)%
Other1,006 818 188 23.0 %
Expenses before credits from Adviser13,793 13,692 101 0.7 %
Credits to fees from Adviser(5,450)(2,575)(2,875)111.7 %
Total expenses, net of credits to fees8,343 11,117 (2,774)(25.0)%
NET INVESTMENT INCOME8,399 6,255 2,144 34.3 %
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
Net realized gain on investments22,049 9,105 12,944 142.2 %
Net unrealized depreciation of investments(20,102)(89)(20,013)NM
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)1,947 9,016 (7,069)NM
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS$10,346 $15,271 $(4,925)(32.3)%
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING
Basic and diluted33,205,023 33,205,023 — — 
BASIC AND DILUTED PER COMMON SHARE:
Net investment income$0.25 $0.19 $0.06 31.6 %
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations$0.31 $0.46 $(0.15)(32.6)%
NM = Not Meaningful

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Investment Income

Total investment income increased 68.4%decreased 3.6% for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2021, as compared to the prior year period. The increase wasperiod, due to increasesa decrease in both interest income and dividend and success fee income, partially offset by an increase in interest income.

Interest income from our investments in debt securities increased 51.9%9.8% for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2021, as compared to the prior year period. During the three months ended June 30, 2021, we received $2.3 million of past due interest from certain loans that were previously on non-accrual status. Generally, the level of interest income from investments is directly related to the principal balance of our interest-bearing investment portfolio outstanding during the period multiplied by the weighted-average yield. The weighted-average principal balance of our interest-bearing investment portfolio during the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2021was $466.1$443.6 million, compared to $358.6$404.0 million for the prior year period. This increase was primarily due to the origination of $35.9 million of new debt investments, $42.4 million of follow-on debt investments to existing portfolio companies, and $79.5 million of loans returned to accrual status, the origination of $21.6 million of new debt investments, and $58.3 million of follow-on debt investments to existing portfolio companies, partially offset by $34.2$64.2 million of loans placed on non-accrual status and $35.3 million of pay-offs, restructurings, or write-offs of debt investments and $11.7 million of loans placed on non-accrual status after March 31,September 30, 2020, and their respective impact on the weighted-average principal balance when considering timing of new investments, pay-offs, restructurings, write-offs, and accrual status changes, as applicable. The weighted-average yield on our interest-bearing investments, excluding cash and cash equivalents and receipts recorded as dividend and success fee income, was 13.8%11.9% for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2021, compared to 11.8%11.9% for the prior year period. The weighted-average yield may vary from period to period, based on the current stated interest rate on interest-bearing investments.

As of June 30,December 31, 2021, our loans to J.R. Hobbs, The Mountain Corporation (“The Mountain”), and SBS Industries Holdings, Inc. were on non-accrual status, with an aggregate debt cost basis of $28.7$81.3 million. As of June 30,December 31, 2020, certain of our loans to B+T Group Acquisition, Inc. (“B+T”), Horizon Facilities Services, Inc. (“Horizon”), The Mountain, PSI Molded Plastics, Inc. (“PSI Molded”), and SOG, Specialty Knives & Tools, LLC, were on non-accrual status, with an aggregate debt cost basis of $94.8$95.1 million.

Dividend and success fee income for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2021 increased $1.9decreased $1.8 million from the prior year period. During the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2021, dividend and success fee income primarily consisted of $2.0$3.4 million of success fee income. During the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2020, dividend and success fee income consisted primarily of $0.2$5.0 million of success feedividend income.

As of June 30,December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021, no single investment represented greater than 10% of the total investment portfolio at fair value.

Expenses

Total expenses, net of any non-contractual, unconditional, and irrevocable credits from the Adviser, increased 211.1%decreased 25.0% during the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2021, as compared to the prior year period, primarily due to an increase in credits to fees from the Adviser and a decrease in the incentive fee, partially offset by increases in interest and dividend expense and the base management fee.

In accordance with GAAP, we recorded a $10.3$0.4 million capital gains-based incentive fee during the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2021, compared to a reversal of capital gains-based incentive fee of $0.8$1.8 million during the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2020. The capital gains-based incentive fee was a result of the net impact of net realized gains (losses) and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments during the respective periods. The income-based incentive fee increased by $2.0$0.2 million for the three months June 30,ended December 31, 2021, as compared to the prior year period, as theprimarily due to an increase in pre-incentive fee net investment income, more than offset thecoupled with an increase in net assets, which drives the hurdle rate.

The base management fee, loan servicing fee, incentive fee, and their related non-contractual, unconditional, and irrevocable credits are computed quarterly, as described under “Transactions with the Adviser” in Note 4 — Related Party Transactions in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and are summarized in the following table:

   Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
   2021  2020 

Average total assets subject to base management fee(A)

  $664,000  $571,200 

Multiplied by prorated annual base management fee of 2.0%

   0.5  0.5
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Base management fee(B)

   3,320   2,856 

Credits to fees from Adviser — other(B)

   (1,251  (735
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net base management fee

  $2,069  $2,121 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Loan servicing fee(B)

   1,868   1,709 

Credits to base management fee — loan servicing fee(B)

   (1,868  (1,709
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net loan servicing fee

  $—    $—   
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Incentive fee — income-based

  $1,938  $—   

Incentive fee — capital gains-based(C)

   10,310   (754
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total incentive fee(B)

  $12,248  $(754

Credits to fees from Adviser — other(B)

   —     —   
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net total incentive fee

  $12,248  $(754
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(A)

Average total assets subject to the base management fee is defined in the Advisory Agreement as total assets, including investments made with proceeds of borrowings, less any uninvested cash or cash equivalents resulting from borrowings, valued at the end of the applicable quarters within the respective periods and adjusted appropriately for any share issuances or repurchases during the periods.

(B)

Reflected as a line item on our Consolidated Statement of Operations.

(C)

The capital gains-based incentive fees are recorded in accordance with GAAP and do not necessarily reflect amounts contractually due under the terms of the Advisory Agreement.

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Three Months Ended December 31,
20212020
Average total assets subject to base management fee(A)
$726,000 $623,200 
Multiplied by prorated annual base management fee of 2.0%0.5 %0.5 %
Base management fee(B)
$3,630 $3,116 
Credits to fees from Adviser - other(B)
(3,682)(789)
Net base management fee$(52)$2,327 
Loan servicing fee(B)
$1,768 $1,786 
Credits to base management fee - loan servicing fee(B)
(1,768)(1,786)
Net loan servicing fee$ $— 
Incentive fee – income-based$2,197 $2,002 
Incentive fee – capital gains-based(C)
390 1,754 
Total incentive fee(B)
$2,587 $3,756 
Credits to fees from Adviser - other(B)
 — 
Net total incentive fee$2,587 $3,756 
(A)Average total assets subject to the base management fee is defined in the Advisory Agreement as total assets, including investments made with proceeds of borrowings, less any uninvested cash or cash equivalents resulting from borrowings, valued at the end of the applicable quarters within the respective periods and adjusted appropriately for any share issuances or repurchases during the periods.
(B)Reflected as a line item on our Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(C)The capital gains-based incentive fees are recorded in accordance with GAAP and do not necessarily reflect amounts contractually due under the terms of the Advisory Agreement.
Interest and dividend expense increased 26.0%15.8% during the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2021, as compared to the prior year period, primarily due to thean increase in interest expense, partially offset by a decrease in dividend expense. Interest expense increased by $1.4$2.8 million primarily due to the issuance of the 2026 Notes in March 2021 and the 2028 Notes in August 2021, which was partially offset by lower interest expense related to the Credit Facility. The weighted-average balance outstanding on the Credit Facility during the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2021 was $26.4$21.2 million, as compared to $54.6$104.8 million in the prior year period. The effective interest rate on the Credit Facility, excluding the impact of deferred financing costs, during the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2021 was 9.3%11.1%, as compared to 6.1%3.8% in the prior year period. The increase in the effective interest rate on the Credit Facility was primarily a result of an increase in unused commitment fees on the undrawn portion of the Credit Facility. Dividend expense decreased by $0.6$2.3 million as a result of the 6.25% Series D Cumulative Term Preferred Stock (“Series D Term Preferred Stock”) redemptionand 6.375% Series E Cumulative Term Preferred Stock (“Series E Term Preferred Stock”) redemptions in March 2021 and August 2021, respectively, partially offset by the Series E ATM Program sales during the prior fiscal year.


Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments

During the three months ended June 30, 2021, we recorded net realized gains on investments of $1.9 million, primarily related to a $3.6 million realized gain from the exit of Head Country, partially offset by a $1.8 million realized loss from the dissolution of CTG. During the three months ended June 30, 2020, we recorded net realized gains on investments of $0.8 million related to previous exits.

Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments

During the three months ended June 30, 2021, we recorded net unrealized appreciation of investments of $47.5 million.


The realized gains (losses) and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) across our investments for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2021and 2020 were as follows:

   Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 

Portfolio Company

  Realized
Gain

(Loss)
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
   Reversal of
Unrealized
(Appreciation)
Depreciation
   Net
Gain
(Loss)
 

B+T Group Acquisition, Inc.

  $—     $11,297   $—     $11,297 

Old World Christmas, Inc.

   —      8,650    —      8,650 

SOG Specialty Knives and Tools, LLC

   —      5,785    —      5,785 

Educators Resource, Inc.

   —      5,204    —      5,204 

Schylling, Inc.

   —      4,244    —      4,244 

PSI Molded Plastics, Inc.

   —      3,633    —      3,633 

Horizon Facilities Service, Inc.

   —      3,435    —      3,435 

Basset Creek Services, Inc.

   —      3,013    —      3,013 

ImageWorks Display and Marketing Group, Inc.

   —      2,364    —      2,364 

Counsel Press, Inc.

   —      2,141    —      2,141 

Galaxy Tool Holding Corporation

   —      1,404    —      1,404 

Brunswick Bowling Products, Inc.

   —      1,172    —      1,172 

Head Country, Inc.

   3,627    —      (2,469   1,158 

Channel Technologies Group, LLC

   (1,841   —      1,841    —   

Diligent Delivery Systems

   —      (669   —      (669

The Maids International, LLC

   —      (819   —      (819

Mason West, LLC

   —      (891   —      (891

Pioneer Square Brands, Inc.

   —      (1,462   —      (1,462

Other, net (<$1.0 million, net)

   143    (411   52    (216
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $1,929   $48,090   $(576  $49,443 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The primary drivers

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Three Months Ended December 31, 2021
Portfolio CompanyRealized Gain (Loss)Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)Reversal of Unrealized (Appreciation) DepreciationNet Gain (Loss)
Brunswick Bowling Products, Inc.$— $10,344 $— $10,344 
Horizon Facilities Service, Inc.— 5,129 — 5,129 
Schylling, Inc.— 2,931 — 2,931 
ImageWorks Display and Marketing Group, Inc.— 1,019 — 1,019 
The Maids International, LLC— (1,216)— (1,216)
J.R. Hobbs Co. – Atlanta, LLC— (1,575)— (1,575)
Mason West, LLC— (3,390)— (3,390)
Pioneer Square Brands, Inc.21,939 — (25,425)(3,486)
Counsel Press, Inc.— (3,679)— (3,679)
Galaxy Technologies Holdings, Inc.— (4,464)— (4,464)
Other, net (<$1.0 million, net)110 224 — 334 
Total$22,049 $5,323 $(25,425)$1,947 
Three Months Ended December 31, 2020
Portfolio CompanyRealized Gain (Loss)Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)Reversal of Unrealized (Appreciation) DepreciationNet Gain (Loss)
Pioneer Square Brands, Inc.$— $4,420 $— $4,420 
Educators Resource, Inc.— 3,488 — 3,488 
Old World Christmas, Inc.3,289 27 — 3,316 
Diligent Delivery Systems— 2,961 — 2,961 
Frontier Packaging, Inc.14,032 — (11,869)2,163 
SOG Specialty Knives and Tools, LLC— 1,806 — 1,806 
Schylling, Inc.— 1,138 — 1,138 
Head Country, Inc.— 916 — 916 
Horizon Facilities Service, Inc.— 909 — 909 
The Maids International, LLC— 495 — 495 
Ginsey Home Solutions, Inc.— 480 — 480 
Bassett Creek Services, Inc.— 469 — 469 
PSI Molded Plastics, Inc.— 459 — 459 
ImageWorks Display and Marketing Group, Inc.— (1,411)— (1,411)
D.P.M.S., Inc.— (1,805)— (1,805)
Brunswick Bowling Products, Inc.— (4,825)— (4,825)
SBS Industries Holdings, Inc.(8,470)1,580 — (6,890)
Other, net (<$1.0 million, net)254 673 — 927 
Total$9,105 $11,780 $(11,869)$9,016 
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments
During the three months ended December 31, 2021, we recorded net realized gains on investments of $22.0 million, primarily due to a $21.9 million realized gain from the exit of Pioneer and realized gains related to prior period exits of certain investments. During the three months ended December 31, 2020, we recorded net realized gains on investments of $9.1 million primarily related to a $14.0 million realized gain from the exit of Frontier Packaging, Inc. ("Frontier") and a $3.3 million realized gain from the recapitalization of Old World Christmas, Inc. ("Old World"), partially offset by an $8.5 million realized loss related to the partial write-off of a debt investment in SBS.
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Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments
Net unrealized appreciationdepreciation of $47.5investments of $20.1 million for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2021 were the increased performance of certain portfolio companies,was primarily due to the reversal of previously recorded unrealized depreciationappreciation of our investment in CTGPioneer upon its dissolution,exit and an increasethe decreased performance of certain of our portfolio companies. These amounts were partially offset by the increased performance of certain of our other portfolio companies, driven partially by the reversal of the impact of COVID-19 on certain of our portfolio companies and the markets in which they operate, and increased comparable transaction multiples used to estimate the fair value of certain of our portfolio companies, which were partially offset by the reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation of our investment in Head Country and a decline in performance of certain other portfolio companies. In part, the performance of certain of our portfolio companies was driven by the impact COVID-19 has had or is expected to have on our portfolio companies and the markets in which they operate, including government restrictions on the portfolio companies’ ability to operate under historical conditions, current and future shutdowns and reopening restrictions, operating challenges, including but not limited to, labor shortages, supply chain delays, increased material costs and demand for their products, and general economic outlook, or the reversal of such impact towards pre-COVID-19 levels.
Net unrealized depreciation of investments of $0.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2020 was primarily due to the reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation of our investment in Frontier upon its exit and the decreased performance of certain of our portfolio companies, partially offset by the increased performance of certain of our portfolio companies. In part, the performance of certain of our portfolio companies was driven by the impact COVID-19 has had or is expected to have on our portfolio companies and the markets in which they operate, including government restrictions on the portfolio companies’ ability to operate under historical conditions, current and future shutdowns and reopening restrictions, as well as demand for their products and general economic outlook, or the reversal of such impact towards outlook.
pre-COVID-19 levels.

During the three months ended June 30, 2020,Across our entire investment portfolio, we recorded net unrealized depreciation of $1.9 million and $18.2 million on our debt and on our equity positions, respectively, for the three months ended December 31, 2021. As of December 31, 2021, the fair value of our investment portfolio was more than the cost basis by $25.2 million, as compared to September 30, 2021, when the fair value of our investment portfolio was more than the cost basis by $45.3 million, representing net unrealized depreciation of $20.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021. Our entire portfolio had a fair value of 103.7% of cost as of December 31, 2021.


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Comparison of the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2021 to the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2020
For the Nine Months Ended December 31,
20212020$ Change% Change
INVESTMENT INCOME
Interest income$43,634 $34,513 $9,121 26.4 %
Dividend and success fee income9,672 5,406 4,266 78.9 %
Total investment income53,306 39,919 13,387 33.5 %
EXPENSES
Base management fee10,527 8,961 1,566 17.5 %
Loan servicing fee5,430 5,242 188 3.6 %
Incentive fee22,186 3,454 18,732 NM
Administration fee1,407 1,218 189 15.5 %
Interest and dividend expense11,606 9,615 1,991 20.7 %
Amortization of deferred financing costs and discounts1,355 1,291 64 5.0 %
Other3,828 3,178 650 20.5 %
Expenses before credits from Adviser56,339 32,959 23,380 70.9 %
Credits to fees from Adviser(11,293)(7,836)(3,457)44.1 %
Total expenses, net of credits to fees45,046 25,123 19,923 79.3 %
NET INVESTMENT INCOME8,260 14,796 (6,536)(44.2 %)
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
Net realized gain on investments24,442 10,479 13,963 133.2 %
Net realized loss on other(1,998)— (1,998)NM
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments54,916 (3,335)58,251 NM
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)77,360 7,144 70,216 NM
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS$85,620 $21,940 $63,680 290.2 %
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING
Basic and diluted33,205,023 33,167,511 37,512 0.1 %
BASIC AND DILUTED PER COMMON SHARE:
Net investment income$0.25 $0.45 $(0.20)(44.4 %)
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations$2.58 $0.66 $1.92 NM
NM = Not Meaningful
Investment Income
Total investment income increased 33.5% for the nine months ended December 31, 2021, as compared to the prior year period, due to increases in both interest income and dividend and success fee income.
Interest income from our investments in debt securities increased 26.4% for the nine months ended December 31, 2021, as compared to the prior year period. During the nine months ended December 31, 2021, we received $3.9 million of $4.9past due interest from certain loans that were previously on non-accrual status. Generally, the level of interest income from investments is directly related to the principal balance of our interest-bearing investment portfolio outstanding during the period, multiplied by the weighted-average yield. The weighted-average principal balance of our interest-bearing investment portfolio during the nine months ended December 31, 2021 was $444.9 million, compared to $383.7 million for the prior year period. This increase was primarily due to $79.5 million of loans returned to accrual status, $59.2 million of follow-on debt investments to existing portfolio companies, and the origination of $54.2 million of new debt investments, partially offset by $64.2 million of loans placed on non-accrual status and $43.3 million of pay-offs, restructurings, or write-offs of debt investments after March 31, 2020, and their respective impact on the weighted-
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average principal balance when considering timing of new investments, pay-offs, restructurings, write-offs, and accrual status changes, as applicable. The weighted-average yield on our interest-bearing investments, excluding cash and cash equivalents and receipts recorded as dividend, success fee, and other income, was 13.0% for the nine months ended December 31, 2021, compared to 11.9% for the prior year period. The weighted-average yield may vary from period to period, based on the current stated interest rate on interest-bearing investments.
As of December 31, 2021, our loans to J.R. Hobbs, The Mountain, and SBS were on non-accrual status, with an aggregate debt cost basis of $81.3 million. As of December 31, 2020, our loans to B+T, Horizon, The Mountain, PSI Molded, and SOG were on non-accrual status, with an aggregate debt cost basis of $95.1 million.
Dividend and success fee income for the nine months ended December 31, 2021 increased by $4.3 million from the prior year period. During the nine months ended December 31, 2021, dividend and success fee income consisted of $8.1 million of success fee income and $1.6 million of dividend income. During the nine months ended December 31, 2020, dividend and success fee income consisted of $5.0 million of dividend income and $0.4 million of success fee income.
As of December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021, no single investment represented greater than 10% of the total investment portfolio at fair value.
Expenses
Total expenses, net of any non-contractual, unconditional, and irrevocable credits from the Adviser, increased 79.3% during the nine months ended December 31, 2021, as compared to the prior year period, primarily due to an increase in the incentive fee, as well as increases in interest and dividend expense and the base management fee, partially offset by an increase in credits to fees from the Adviser.
In accordance with GAAP, we recorded a $16.3 million capital gains-based incentive fee during the nine months ended December 31, 2021, compared to $1.5 million during the nine months ended December 31, 2020. The capital gains-based incentive fee was a result of the net impact of net realized gains (losses) and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments during the respective periods. The income-based incentive fee increased by $3.9 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2021, as compared to the prior year period, primarily due an increase in pre-incentive fee net investment income, coupled with an increase in net assets, which drives the hurdle rate.
The base management fee, loan servicing fee, incentive fee, and their related non-contractual, unconditional, and irrevocable credits are computed quarterly, as described under “Transactions with the Adviser” in Note 4 — Related Party Transactions in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and are summarized in the following table:
Nine Months Ended December 31,
20212020
Average total assets subject to base management fee(A)
$701,800 $597,400 
Multiplied by prorated annual base management fee of 2.0%1.5 %1.5 %
Base management fee(B)
10,527 8,961 
Credits to fees from Adviser - other(B)
(5,863)(2,594)
Net base management fee$4,664 $6,367 
Loan servicing fee(B)
5,430 5,242 
Credits to base management fee - loan servicing fee(B)
(5,430)(5,242)
Net loan servicing fee$ $— 
Incentive fee – income-based$5,892 $2,002 
Incentive fee – capital gains-based(C)
16,294 1,452 
Total incentive fee(B)
$22,186 $3,454 
Credits to fees from Adviser - other(B)
 — 
Net total incentive fee$22,186 $3,454 
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(A)Average total assets subject to the base management fee is defined in the Advisory Agreement as total assets, including investments made with proceeds of borrowings, less any uninvested cash or cash equivalents resulting from borrowings, valued at the end of the applicable quarters within the respective periods and adjusted appropriately for any share issuances or repurchases during the periods.
(B)Reflected as a line item on our Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(C)The capital gains-based incentive fees are recorded in accordance with GAAP and do not necessarily reflect amounts contractually due under the terms of the Advisory Agreement.
Interest and dividend expense increased 20.7% during the nine months ended December 31, 2021, as compared to the prior year period, primarily due to the increase in interest expense, partially offset by a decrease in dividend expense. Interest expense increased by $6.2 million primarily due to the issuance of the 2026 Notes in March 2021 and the 2028 Notes in August 2021, which was partially offset by lower interest expense related to the Credit Facility. The weighted-average balance outstanding on the Credit Facility during the nine months ended December 31, 2021 was $24.0 million, as compared to $88.7 million in the prior year period. The effective interest rate on the Credit Facility, excluding the impact of deferred financing costs, during the nine months ended December 31, 2021 was 10.1%, as compared to 4.2% in the prior year period. The increase in the effective interest rate on the Credit Facility was primarily a result of an increase in unused commitment fees on the undrawn portion of the Credit Facility. Dividend expense decreased by $4.2 million as a result of the Series D Term Preferred Stock and Series E Term Preferred Stock redemptions in March 2021 and August 2021, respectively, partially offset by the Series E ATM Program sales during the prior fiscal year.
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
The realized gains (losses) and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) across our investments for the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2021 and 2020were as follows:

   Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 

Portfolio Company

  Realized
Gain

(Loss)
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
   Reversal of
Unrealized
(Appreciation)
Depreciation
   Net Gain
(Loss)
 

Pioneer Square Brands, Inc.

  $—     $4,348   $—     $4,348 

Galaxy Tool Holding Corporation

   —      2,693    —      2,693 

Edge Adhesives Holdings, Inc.

   —      1,700    —      1,700 

Ginsey Home Solutions, Inc.

   —      1,257    —      1,257 

Head Country, Inc.

   —      881    —      881 

The Mountain Corporation

   —      (1,249   —      (1,249

ImageWorks Display and Marketing Group, Inc.

   —      (1,353   —      (1,353

Bassett Creek Services, Inc.

   —      (2,063   —      (2,063

Horizon Facilities Service, Inc.

   —      (2,205   —      (2,205

Nth Degree, Inc.

   —      (3,649   —      (3,649

Brunswick Bowling Products, Inc.

   —      (4,616   —      (4,616

Other, net (<$1.0 million, net)

   753    (631   —      122 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $753   $(4,887  $—     $(4,134
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The primary driver

Nine Months Ended December 31, 2021
Portfolio CompanyRealized Gain (Loss)Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)Reversal of Unrealized (Appreciation) DepreciationNet Gain (Loss)
B+T Group Acquisition, Inc.$— $15,279 $— $15,279 
Brunswick Bowling Products, Inc.— 13,842 — 13,842 
Old World Christmas, Inc.— 13,559 — 13,559 
Schylling, Inc.— 13,453 — 13,453 
Horizon Facilities Service, Inc.— 11,547 — 11,547 
Educators Resource, Inc.— 8,876 — 8,876 
Bassett Creek Services, Inc.— 7,877 — 7,877 
SOG Specialty Knives & Tools, LLC— 7,575 — 7,575 
ImageWorks Display and Marketing Group, Inc.— 6,321 — 6,321 
PSI Molded Plastics, Inc.— 3,633 — 3,633 
Counsel Press, Inc.— 3,366 — 3,366 
Nocturne Villa Rentals, Inc.— 1,504 — 1,504 
Galaxy Technologies Holdings, Inc.— 1,404 — 1,404 
Head Country, Inc.3,627 — (2,469)1,158 
Channel Technologies Group, LLC(1,841)— 1,841 — 
Diligent Delivery Systems— (903)— (903)
Mason West, LLC— (2,217)— (2,217)
SBS Industries Holdings, Inc.— (3,314)— (3,314)
Ginsey Home Solutions, Inc.— (4,012)— (4,012)
J.R. Hobbs Co. – Atlanta, LLC— (4,085)— (4,085)
Pioneer Square Brands, Inc.21,939 (1,245)(25,425)(4,731)
Galaxy Technologies Holdings, Inc.— (10,784)— (10,784)
Other, net (<$1.0 million, net)717 (759)5210 
Total$24,442 $80,917 $(26,001)$79,358 

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Nine Months Ended December 31, 2020
Portfolio CompanyRealized Gain (Loss)Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)Reversal of Unrealized (Appreciation) DepreciationNet Gain (Loss)
Pioneer Square Brands, Inc.$— $20,635 $— $20,635 
Frontier Packaging, Inc.14,032 2,534 (11,869)4,697 
Ginsey Home Solutions, Inc.— 4,151 — 4,151 
SOG Specialty Knives and Tools, LLC— 3,964 — 3,964 
Educators Resource, Inc.— 3,335 — 3,335 
Old World Christmas, Inc.3,289 37 — 3,326 
Diligent Delivery Systems— 2,409 — 2,409 
Galaxy Technologies, Inc.— 2,173 — 2,173 
Head Country, Inc.— 1,762 — 1,762 
Schylling, Inc.— 1,069 — 1,069 
Cambridge Sound Management, Inc.740 — — 740 
ImageWorks Display and Marketing Group, Inc.— (1,312)— (1,312)
Bassett Creek Services, Inc.— (1,359)— (1,359)
Counsel Press, Inc.— (1,850)— (1,850)
Nth Degree, Inc.113 (3,649)— (3,536)
PSI Molded Plastics, Inc.— (3,755)— (3,755)
D.P.M.S., Inc.— (4,442)— (4,442)
SBS Industries Holdings, Inc.(8,470)1,580 — (6,890)
Brunswick Bowling Products, Inc.— (18,048)— (18,048)
Other, net (<$1.0 million, net)775 (700)— 75 
Total$10,479 $8,534 $(11,869)$7,144 
Net Realized Gain on Investments
During the nine months ended December 31, 2021, we recorded net realized gains on investments of $24.4 million, primarily due to a $21.9 million realized gain from the exit of Pioneer, a $3.6 million realized gain from the exit of Head Country and $0.7 million realized gains related to prior period exits, partially offset by a $1.8 million realized loss from the dissolution of CTG. During the nine months ended December 31, 2020, we recorded net realized gains on investments of $10.5 million, primarily related to a $14.0 million realized gain from the exit of Frontier, a $3.3 million realized gain from the recapitalization of Old World, and gains from previous exits, partially offset by an $8.5 million realized loss related to the partial write-off of a debt investment in SBS.
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments
Net unrealized depreciationappreciation of $4.9investments of $54.9 million for the threenine months ended June 30, 2020 December 31, 2021 was a decline in performance of certain of our portfolio companies, which was partially offset byprimarily due to increased performance of certain of our portfolio companies, driven partially by the reversal of the impact of COVID-19 on certain of our portfolio companies and an increasethe markets in which they operate, increased comparable multiples used to estimate the fair value of somecertain of our portfolio companies and the reversal of previously recorded unrealized depreciation of our investments in CTG upon its dissolution. These amounts were partially offset by the reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation of our investment in Pioneer and Head Country upon exit and the decreased performance of certain of our portfolio companies. In part, the performance of certain of our portfolio companies was driven by the impact COVID-19 has had or is expected to have on our portfolio companies and the markets in which they operate, including government restrictions on the portfolio companies’ ability to operate under historical conditions, current and future shutdowns and reopening restrictions, operating challenges, including but not limited to, labor shortages, supply chain delays, increased material costs and demand for their products, and general economic outlook, or the reversal of such impact towards pre-COVID-19 levels.
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Net unrealized depreciation of investments of $3.3 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2020 was primarily due to the reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation of our investment in Frontier upon its exit, the decreased performance of certain of our portfolio companies and decreased comparable transaction multiples used to estimate the fair value of certain of our portfolio companies, partially offset by increased performance of certain of our portfolio companies. In part, the performance of certain of our portfolio companies was driven by the impact COVID-19 has had or is expected to have on our portfolio companies and the markets in which they operate, including government restrictions on the portfolio companies’ ability to operate under historical conditions, current and future shutdowns and reopening restrictions, as well as demand for their products and general economic outlook.

Across our entire investment portfolio, we recorded $5.9 million of net unrealized appreciation of $5.5 million and $49.4 million on our debt positions and $41.6 million of net unrealized appreciation on our equity positions, respectively, for the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2021. As of June 30,December 31, 2021, the fair value of our investment portfolio was more than ourthe cost basis by $17.8$25.2 million, as compared to March 31, 2021, when the fair value of our investment portfolio was less than the cost basis by $29.7 million, as of March 31, 2021, representing net unrealized appreciation of $47.5$54.9 million for the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2021. Our entire portfolio had a fair value of 102.7%103.7% of cost as of June 30,December 31, 2021.
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Other
During the nine months ended December 31, 2021, we recorded a net realized loss on other of $2.0 million which primarily related to unamortized deferred issuance costs written off upon the redemption of our Series E Term Preferred Stock in August 2021.

During the
nine months ended December 31, 2020, there were no realized gains or losses on other.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities for the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2021 was $14.4$39.3 million, as compared to net cash used in operating activities of $5.1$32.6 million for the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2020. This change was primarily due to an increase in Net increase in net assets resulting from operations and increases in principal repayments of investments and net proceeds from the sale of investments, partially offset by an increase in purchases of investments.

Purchases of investments were $17.2 million during the three months ended June 30, 2021, compared to $0.3 million during the three months ended June 30, 2020.

Principal repayments and net proceeds from the sale of investments totaled $21.8$96.9 million during the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2021, compared to $0.6$51.2 million during the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2020.

Purchases of investments were $84.6 million during the nine months ended December 31, 2021, compared to $89.6 million during the nine months ended December 31, 2020.

As of June 30,December 31, 2021, we had equity investments in or loans to 2726 portfolio companies with an aggregate cost basis of $660.8$675.6 million. As of June 30,December 31, 2020, we had equity investments in or loans to 28 portfolio companies with an aggregate cost basis of $609.9$657.9 million.

The following table summarizes our total portfolio investment activity during the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2021 and 2020:

   Three Months Ended June 30, 
   2021   2020 

Beginning investment portfolio, at fair value

  $633,829   $565,924 

New investments

   9,950    —   

Disbursements to existing portfolio companies

   7,200    300 

Unscheduled principal repayments

   (14,060   —   

Net proceeds from sales of investments

   (7,648   —   

Net realized gain on investments

   1,804    —   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments

   48,090    (4,887

Reversal of net unrealized appreciation of investments

   (576   —   

Amortization of premiums, discounts, and acquisition costs, net

   5    5 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending investment portfolio, at fair value

  $678,594   $561,342 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended December 31,
20212020
Beginning investment portfolio, at fair value$633,829 $565,924 
New investments34,200 46,902 
Disbursements to existing portfolio companies50,350 42,669 
Unscheduled principal repayments(46,898)(20,734)
Net proceeds from sales of investments(49,421)(29,410)
Net realized gain on investments23,748 8,858 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments80,917 8,534 
Reversal of net unrealized appreciation of investments(26,001)(11,869)
Amortization of premiums, discounts, and acquisition costs, net14 14 
Ending investment portfolio, at fair value$700,738 $610,888 
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The following table summarizes the contractual principal repayment and maturity of our investment portfolio by fiscal year, assuming no voluntary prepayments, as of June 30,December 31, 2021:

      Amount 

For the remaining nine months ending March 31:

  

2022

  $30,261 

For the fiscal years ending March 31:

  

2023

   114,750 
  

2024

   118,350 
  

2025

   171,777 
  

2026

   52,250 
  

Thereafter

   2,850 
    

 

 

 
  

Total contractual repayments

  $490,238 
  

Adjustments to cost basis of debt investments

   (26
  

Investments in equity securities

   170,602 
    

 

 

 
  

Total cost basis of investments held as of June 30, 2021:

  $660,814 
    

 

 

 

Amount
For the remaining three months ending March 31:2022$4,000 
For the fiscal years ending March 31:202390,950 
202496,168 
2025204,187 
202652,250 
Thereafter71,246 
Total contractual repayments$518,801 
Adjustments to cost basis of debt investments(17)
Investments in equity securities156,772 
Total cost basis of investments held as of December 31, 2021:$675,556 
Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended December 31, 2021 was $13.0 million, which consisted primarily of the redemption of our Series E Term Preferred Stock of $94.4 million, $27.4 million in distributions to common stockholders, $22.4 million of net repayments under the Credit Facility and $3.4 million of deferred financing and offering costs, partially offset by $134.6 million in gross proceeds from the issuance of our 2028 Notes.
Net cash provided by financing activities for the threenine months ended June 30, 2021December 31, 2020 was $10.5$31.2 million, which consisted primarily of $19.5 million of net borrowings on our Credit Facility, partially offset by $9.0 million in distributions to common stockholders.

Net cash used in financing activities for the three months ended June 30, 2020 was $4.1 million, which consisted primarily of $10.3$34.8 million of net borrowings under the Credit Facility, $2.3$19.3 million of netgross proceeds from the issuance of mandatorily redeemable preferred stock under the then existing Series E ATM Program, and $1.7 million of netgross proceeds from the issuance of common stock under the then existing Common Stock ATM Program, partially offset by $9.9$23.9 million in distributions to common stockholders.

Distributions and Dividends to Stockholders

Common Stock Distributions

To qualify to be taxed as a RIC and thus avoid corporate level federal income tax on the income we distribute to our stockholders, we are required, among other requirements, to distribute to our stockholders on an annual basis at least 90% of our taxable ordinary income plus the excess of our net short-term capital gains over net long-term capital losses (“Investment Company Taxable Income”), determined without regard to the dividends paid deduction. Additionally, the Credit Facility generally restricts the amount of distributions to stockholders that we can pay out to be no greater than the sum of certain amounts, including our net investment income, plus net capital gains, plus amounts elected by the Company to be considered as having been paid during the prior fiscal year in accordance with Section 855(a) of the Code. In accordance with these requirements, our Board of Directors declared, and we paid, monthly cash distributions of $0.07 per common share for each of the threesix months from April through JuneSeptember 2021, monthly cash distributions of $0.075 per common share for each of the three months from October through December 2021, and a supplemental distributiondistributions of $0.06, $0.03, and $0.09 per common share in June, 2021.September, and December 2021, respectively. See also “Recent Developments - Distributions and Dividends” for a discussion of cash distributions to common stockholders declared by our Board of Directors in July 2021.

January 2022.

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, Investment Company Taxable Income exceeded distributions declared and paid, and, in accordance with Section 855(a) of the Code, we elected to treat $16.1 million of the first distributions paid subsequent to fiscal year-end as having been paid in the prior year. In addition, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, net capital gains exceeded distributions declared and paid, and, in accordance with Section 855(a) of the Code, we elected to treat $8.5 million of the first distributions paid subsequent to fiscal year-end as having been paid in the prior year. For the year ended March 31, 2021, we recorded $2.0 million of net adjustments for estimated permanent book-tax differences to reflect tax character, which decreased Capital in excess of par value and Accumulated net realized gain in excess of distributions and increased Underdistributed net investment income. For the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2021, we recorded $0.6$2.8 million of net adjustments for estimated permanent book-tax differences to reflect tax character, which
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decreased Capital in excess of par value and Overdistributed net investment income and increased Accumulated net realized gain in excess of distributions.

Preferred Stock Dividends

Our Board of Directors declared and we paid monthly cash dividends of $0.1328125 per share to holders of our Series E Term Preferred Stock for each of the three monthsper month from April through JuneJuly 2021 and $0.07968750 per share of our Series E Term Preferred Stock for the period from August 1, 2021 up to, but excluding, the redemption date of August 19, 2021. In accordance with GAAP, we treat these monthly dividends as an operating expense. See also “Recent Developments — Distributions and Dividends” for a discussion of dividends to preferred stockholders declared by our Board of Directors in July 2021.

Dividend Reinvestment Plan

Our common stockholders who hold their shares through our transfer agent, Computershare, Inc. (“Computershare”), have the option to participate in a dividend reinvestment plan offered by Computershare, as the plan agent. This is an “opt in” dividend reinvestment plan, meaning that common stockholders may elect to have their cash distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of our common stock. Common stockholders who do not make such election will receive their distributions in cash. Any distributions reinvested under the plan will be taxable to a common stockholder to the same extent, and with the same character, as if the common stockholder had received the distribution in cash. The common stockholder generally will have an adjusted basis in the additional common shares purchased through the plan equal to the dollar amount that would have been received if the U.S. stockholder had received the dividend or distribution in cash. The additional common shares will have a new holding period commencing on the day following the date on which the shares are credited to the common stockholder’s account. Computershare purchases shares in the open market in connection with the obligations under the plan. The Computershare dividend reinvestment plan is not open to holders of our preferred stock.

Equity

Registration Statement

On June 14, 2019,September 3, 2021, we filed a registration statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-232124)333-259302), which the SEC declared effective on July 24, 2019.October 15, 2021. The registration statement permits us to issue, through one or more transactions, up to an aggregate of $300.0 million in securities, consisting of common stock, preferred stock, subscription rights, debt securities, and warrants to purchase common stock, preferred stock, or debt securities, including through concurrent, separate offerings of such securities.As of June 30, 2021,the date of this report, we hadhave the ability to issue up to $147.5$300.0 million inof the securities registered under the registration statement.

Common Stock

In December 2019, we entered into equity distribution agreements with Wedbush Securities, Inc., Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., and Ladenburg Thalmann & Co., Inc. (each, a “Common Stock ATM Sales Agent”), under which we have the ability to issue and sell shares of our common stock, from time to time, through the Common Stock ATM Sales Agents, up to an aggregate offering price of $35.0 million in the Common Stock ATM Program. As of June 30,On August 11, 2021, we had remaining capacity to sell up to $30.1 millionterminated the equity distribution agreements with each of common stock under the Common Stock ATM Program.

Sales Agents.

We did not sell any shares of our common stock under the Common Stock ATM Program during the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2021. During the year ended March 31, 2021, we sold 155,560 shares of our common stock under the Common Stock ATM Program at a weighted-average gross price of $11.39 per share and raised approximately $1.8 million of gross proceeds. The weighted-average net price per share, after deducting commissions and offering costs borne by us, was $11.17 and resulted in total net proceeds of approximately $1.7 million. These sales were above our then current estimated NAV per share.

We anticipate issuing equity securities to obtain additional capital in the future. However, we cannot determine the timing or terms of any future equity issuances or whether we will be able to issue equity on terms favorable to us, or at all. When our common stock is trading at a price below NAV per share, the 1940 Act places regulatory constraints on our ability to obtain additional capital by issuing common stock. Generally, the 1940 Act provides that we may not issue and sell our common stock at a price below our NAV per common share, other than to our then-existing common stockholders pursuant to a rights offering, without first obtaining approval from our stockholders and our independent directors and meeting other stated requirements. On June 30,December 31, 2021, the closing market price of our common stock was $14.41$17.08 per share, representing a 13.8%28.7% premium to our NAV per share of $12.66$13.27 as of June 30,December 31, 2021.

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Term Preferred Stock

In August 2018, we completed a public offering of 2,990,000 shares of our Series E Term Preferred Stock at a public offering price of $25.00 per share. Gross proceeds totaled $74.8 million and net proceeds, after deducting underwriting discounts and offering costs borne by us, were $72.1 million. Total underwriting discounts and offering costs related to this offering were $2.7 million, which have been recorded as discounts to the liquidation value on our accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities and are beingwere amortized over the period ending August 31, 2025, the mandatory redemption date.

Ourdate, prior to redemption in August 2021. Prior to redemption in August 2021, the Series E Term Preferred Stock is not convertible into our common stock or any other security and provides provided for a fixed dividend equal to 6.375% per year, payable monthly (which equates to $6.0 million per year as of June 30, 2021). We are required to redeem all outstanding shares of our Series E Term Preferred Stock on August 31, 2025, for cash at a redemption price equal to $25.00 per share, plus an amount equal to accumulated but unpaid dividends, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption. In addition, two other potential mandatory redemption triggers are as follows: (1) upon the occurrence of certain events that would constitute a change in control of us, we would be required to redeem all of our outstanding Series E Term Preferred Stock, and (2) if we fail to maintain asset coverage as required by Sections 18 and 61 of the 1940 Act (which is currently 150%) and are unable to correct such failure within a specific amount of time, we are required to redeem a portion of our outstanding Series E Term Preferred Stock or otherwise cure the asset coverage redemption trigger (we may also redeem additional securities to cause asset coverage to be up to 200%). We may also voluntarily redeem all or a portion of our Series E Term Preferred Stock at our sole option at the redemption price at any time.

In August 2018, we used the proceeds from the initial issuance of our Series E Term Preferred Stock, along with borrowings under the Credit Facility, to voluntarily redeem all outstanding shares of our 6.750% Series B Cumulative Term Preferred Stock (our “Series B Term Preferred Stock”) and our 6.500% Series C Cumulative Term Preferred Stock (our “Series C Term Preferred Stock”), each of which had a liquidation preference of $25.00 per share. In connection with the voluntary redemption of our Series B Term Preferred Stock and our Series C Term Preferred Stock, we incurred a loss on extinguishment of debt of $1.7 million, which was recorded in Realized loss on other in our accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations and which was primarily comprised of unamortized deferred issuance costs at the time of redemption.

monthly.

In May 2020, we entered into sales agreements with Wedbush Securities, Inc. and Virtu Americas LLC (each a “Series E ATM Sales Agent”), under which we have the ability to issue and sell shares of our Series E Term Preferred Stock, from time to time, through the Series E ATM Sales Agents, up to $50.0 million aggregate liquidation preference in the Series E ATM Program. As of June 30,On August 10, 2021, we had remaining capacity to sell up to $30.4 millionterminated our sales agreements with each of our Series E Term Preferred Stock under the Series E ATM Program.

Sales Agents.

We did not sell any shares of our Series E Term Preferred Stock under the Series E ATM Program during the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2021. During the year ended March 31, 2021, we sold 784,853 shares of our Series E Term Preferred Stock under the Series E ATM Program with an aggregate liquidation preference of $19.6 million. The weighted-average gross price per share net of discounts was $24.56 and resulted in gross proceeds of approximately $19.3 million. After deducting commissions and offering costs borne by us, net proceeds totaled approximately $19.1 million.

In March 2021, we used a portion of the proceeds from the issuance of our 2026 Notes, to voluntarily redeem all outstanding shares of our Series D Term Preferred Stock, which had a liquidation preference of $25.00 per share. In connection with the voluntary redemption, we incurred a loss on extinguishment of debt of $0.8 million, which was recorded in Realized loss on other in our accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations and which was primarily comprised of unamortized deferred issuance costs at the time of redemption.

Our mandatorily redeemable preferred stock has Prior to redemption in March 2021, the Series D Term Preferred Stock provided for a preference overfixed dividend equal to 6.25% per year, payable monthly, and would have otherwise been subject to mandatory redemption on September 30, 2023.

In August 2021, we used a portion of the proceeds from the issuance of our common stock with respect2028 Notes, to dividends, whereby no distributions are payable onvoluntarily redeem all outstanding shares of our common stock unless the stated dividends, including any accrued and unpaid dividends, on the mandatorily redeemable preferred stock have been paid in full. The Series E Term Preferred Stock, are considered liabilitieswhich had a liquidation preference of $25.00 per share. In connection with the voluntary redemption, we incurred a loss on extinguishment of debt of $2.0 million, which was recorded in accordance with GAAPRealized loss on other in our accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations and as such, affect our asset coverage, exposing us to additional leverage risks. The asset coverage on our senior securities that are stock (our Series E Term Preferred Stock) aswhich was primarily comprised of June 30, 2021 was 251.8%, calculated pursuant to Sections 18 and 61unamortized deferred issuance costs at the time of the 1940 Act.

redemption.

Revolving Line of Credit

On March 8, 2021, we, through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Gladstone Business Investment, LLC (“Business Investment”), entered into Amendment No. 6 to the Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, originally entered into on April 30, 2013,Facility with KeyBank National Association (“KeyBank”) as administrative agent, lead arranger, managing agent and lender, the Adviser, as servicer, and certain other lenders party thereto. The revolving period was extended to February 29, 2024, and if not renewed or extended by such date, all principal and interest will be due and payable on February 28, 2026 (two years after the revolving period end date). As of June 30,December 31, 2021, the Credit Facility provided two one-year extension options that may be exercised on or before the first and second anniversary of March 8, 2021, subject to approval by all lenders. Additionally, as part of this amendment, the COVID-19 Relief Period (described below) was extended to September 30, 2021. We incurred fees of approximately $1.0 million in connection with this amendment.

On August 10, 2020, we, through Business Investment, entered into Amendment No. 5 to the Credit Facility. Among other things, Amendment No. 5 amended the Credit Facility to (i) add LIBOR replacement language; (ii) implement a 0.5% LIBOR floor; (iii) reduce the facility size from $200.0 million to $180.0 million, which may be expanded to $300.0 million through additional commitments; and (iv) provide certain other changes to existing terms and covenants. In addition, Amendment No. 5 provided for certain temporary changes during the
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Advances under the Credit Facility generally bear interest at 30-day LIBOR, subject to a floor of 0.5%, plus 2.85% per annum until February 29, 2024, with the margin then increasing to 3.10% for the period from February 29, 2024 to February 28, 2025, and increasing further to 3.35% thereafter. The Credit Facility has an unused commitment fee on the daily unused commitment amount of 0.50% per annum if the average unused commitment amount for the period is less than or equal to 50% of the total commitment amount, 0.75% per annum if the average unused commitment amount for the period is greater than 50% but less than or equal to 65% of the total commitment amount, and 1.00% per annum if the average unused commitment amount for the period is greater than 65% of the total commitment amount.

At December 31, 2021, we had no borrowings outstanding on the Credit Facility.

Interest is payable monthly during the term of the Credit Facility. Available borrowings are subject to various constraints and applicable advance rates, which are generally based on the size, characteristics, and quality of the collateral pledged by Business Investment. The Credit Facility also requires that any interest and principal payments on pledged loans be remitted directly by the borrower into a lockbox account with KeyBank. KeyBank is also the trustee of the account and generally remits the collected funds to us once a month.

Among other things, the Credit Facility contains covenants that require Business Investment to maintain its status as a separate legal entity, prohibit certain significant corporate transactions (such as mergers, consolidations, liquidations or dissolutions) and restrict certain material changes to our credit and collection policies without the lenders’ consent. The Credit Facility also generally seeks to restrict distributions to stockholders to the sum of (i) our net investment income, (ii) net capital gains, and (iii) amounts deemed by the Company to be considered as having been paid during the prior fiscal year in accordance with Section 855(a) of the Code. Loans eligible to be pledged as collateral are subject to certain limitations, including, among other things, restrictions on geographic concentrations, industry concentrations, loan size, payment frequency and status, average life, portfolio company leverage, and lien property. The Credit Facility also requires Business Investment to comply with other financial and operational covenants, which obligate Business Investment to, among other things, maintain certain financial ratios, including asset and interest coverage and a minimum number of obligors required in the borrowing base. Additionally, the Credit Facility contains a performance guaranty that requires the Company to maintain (i) a minimum net worth (defined in the Credit Facility to include our mandatory redeemable term preferred stock) of the greater of $210.0 million or $210.0 million plus 50% of all equity and subordinated debt raised, minus 50% of any equity or subordinated debt redeemed or retired after November 16, 2016, which equated to $266.2$286.3 million as of June 30,December 31, 2021, (ii) asset coverage with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness of at least 150% (or such percentage as may be set forth in Section 18 of the 1940 Act, as modified by Section 61 of the 1940 Act), and (iii) our status as a BDC under the 1940 Act and as a RIC under the Code. As of June 30,December 31, 2021, and as defined in the performance guaranty of the Credit Facility, we had a net worth of $635.6$695.5 million, asset coverage on our senior securities representing indebtedness of 386.0%259.5%, calculated in accordancecompliance with the requirements of Sections 18 and 61 of the 1940 Act, and an active status as a BDC and RIC. As of June 30,December 31, 2021, we had availability, after adjustments for various constraints based on collateral quality, of $138.1$179.4 million under the Credit Facility and were in compliance with all covenants under the Credit Facility.

Notes Payable

5.00% Notes due 2026
In March 2021, we completed a public offering of the 2026 Notes with an aggregate principal amount of $127.9 million, which resulted in net proceeds of approximately $123.8 million after deducting underwriting discounts, commissions and offering costs borne by us. The 2026 Notes are traded under the ticker symbol “GAINN” on Nasdaq. The 2026 Notes will mature on May 1, 2026 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at the Company’s option on or after May 1, 2023. The 2026 Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.00% per year (which equates to $6.4 million per year), payable quarterly in arrears.

The indenture relating to the 2026 Notes contains certain covenants, including (i) an inability to incur additional debt or issue additional debt or preferred securities unless the Company’s asset coverage meets the threshold specified in the 1940 Act after such borrowing, (ii) an inability to declare any dividend or distribution (except a dividend payable in our stock) on a class of our capital stock or to purchase shares of our capital stock unless the Company’s asset coverage meets the threshold specified in the 1940 Act at the time of (and giving effect to) such declaration or purchase, and (iii) if, at any time, we are not subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, we will provide the holders of the 2026 Notes, as applicable, and the trustee with audited annual consolidated financial statements and unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.

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The 2026 Notes are recorded at the aggregate principal amount, less underwriting discounts, commissions, and offering costs, on our accompanyingConsolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Total underwriting discounts, commissions, and offering costs related to this offering were $4.1 million, which have been recorded as discounts to the aggregate principal amount on our accompanyingConsolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities and are being amortized over the period ending May 1, 2026, the maturity date.

4.875% Notes due 2028
In August 2021, we completed a public offering of the 2028 Notes with an aggregate principal amount of $134.6 million, which resulted in net proceeds of approximately $131.3 million after deducting underwriting discounts, commissions and offering costs borne by us. The 2028 Notes are traded under the ticker symbol “GAINZ” on Nasdaq. The 2028 Notes will mature on November 1, 2028 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at the Company’s option on or after November 1, 2023. The 2028 Notes bear interest at a rate of 4.875% per year (which equates to $6.6 million per year), payable quarterly in arrears.
The indenture relating to the 2028 Notes contains certain covenants, including (i) an inability to incur additional debt or issue additional debt or preferred securities unless the Company’s asset coverage meets the threshold specified in the 1940 Act after such borrowing, (ii) an inability to declare any dividend or distribution (except a dividend payable in our stock) on a class of our capital stock or to purchase shares of our capital stock unless the Company’s asset coverage meets the threshold specified in the 1940 Act at the time of (and giving effect to) such declaration or purchase, and (iii) if, at any time, we are not subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, we will provide the holders of the 2028 Notes, as applicable, and the trustee with audited annual consolidated financial statements and unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.
The 2028 Notes are recorded at the aggregate principal amount, less underwriting discounts, commissions, and offering costs, on our accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Total underwriting discounts, commissions, and offering costs related to this offering were $3.3 million, which have been recorded as discounts to the aggregate principal amount on our accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities and are being amortized over the period ending November 1, 2028, the maturity date.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

Unlike PIK income, we generally do not recognize success fees as income until payment has been received. Due to the contingent nature of success fees, there are no guarantees that we will be able to collect any or all of these success fees or know the timing of any such collections. As a result, as of June 30,December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021, we had unrecognized, contractual off-balance sheet success fee receivables of $47.9$49.3 million and $46.2 million (or approximately $1.44$1.48 and $1.39 per common share), respectively, on our debt investments. Consistent with GAAP, we have not recognized success fee receivables and related income in our accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements until earned.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

We have line of credit and delayed draw term loan commitments to certain of our portfolio companies that have not been fully drawn. Since these line of credit and delayed draw term loan commitments have expiration dates and we expect many will never be fully drawn, the total line of credit and delayed draw term loan commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. We estimate the fair value of the combined unused line of credit and delayed draw term loan commitments as of June 30,December 31, 2021 to be immaterial.

As of June 30,December 31, 2021, we have also extended a guaranty on behalf of one of our portfolio companies, Country Club Enterprises, LLC (“CCE”), whereby we have guaranteed $1.0 million of CCE’s obligations. As of June 30,December 31, 2021, we have not been required to make payments on this or any previous guaranties, and we consider the credit risks to be remote and the fair value of this guaranty to be immaterial.

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The following table shows our contractual obligations as of June 30,December 31, 2021, at cost/liquidation preference:

   Payments Due by Period 

Contractual Obligations(A)

  Total   Less than 1 Year   1-3 Years   3-5 Years   More than 5 Years 

Credit Facility(B)

  $41,900   $—     $—     $41,900   $—   

Notes payable

   127,938    —      —      127,938    —   

Mandatorily redeemable preferred stock

   94,371    —      —      94,371    —   

Secured borrowing

   5,096    —      —      5,096    —   

Interest payments on obligations(C)

   70,438    15,598    31,205    23,635    —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $339,743   $15,598   $31,205   $292,940   $—   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(A)

Excludes unused line of credit and delayed draw term loan commitments and guaranties to our portfolio companies in the aggregate principal amount of $3.3 million.

(B)

Principal balance of borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility, based on the maturity date following the current contractual revolving period end date.

(C)

Includes interest payments due on the Credit Facility, 2026 Notes, and secured borrowing and dividend obligations on our Series E Term Preferred Stock, as applicable. The amount of interest payments calculated for purposes of this table was based upon rates and outstanding balances as of June 30, 2021. Dividend obligations on our mandatorily redeemable preferred stock assume quarterly declarations and monthly dividend payments through the date of mandatory redemption of each series.

Payments Due by Period
Contractual Obligations(A)TotalLess than
1 Year
1-3 Years3-5 YearsMore than
5 Years
Credit Facility(B)$— $— $— $— $— 
Notes payable262,488 — — 127,938 134,550 
Secured borrowing5,096 — — 5,096 — 
Interest payments on obligations(C)81,231 15,143 30,292 23,771 12,025 
Total$348,815 $15,143 $30,292 $156,805 $146,575 
(A)Excludes unused line of credit and delayed draw term loan commitments and guaranties to our portfolio companies in the aggregate principal amount of $5.6 million.
(B)Principal balance of borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility, based on the maturity date following the current contractual revolving period end date.
(C)Includes interest payments due on the Credit Facility, 2026 Notes, 2028 Notes, and secured borrowing, as applicable. The amount of interest payments calculated for purposes of this table was based upon rates and outstanding balances as of December 31, 2021.
Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported consolidated amounts of assets and liabilities, including disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and revenues and expenses during the period reported. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We have identified our investment valuation policy (which(which has been approved by our Board of Directors) as our most critical accounting policy, which is described in Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report. Additionally, refer to Note 3 — Investments in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report for additional information regarding fair value measurements and our application of Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.” We have also identified our revenue recognition policy as a critical accounting policy, which is described in Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report.

Investment Valuation

Credit Monitoring and Risk Rating

The Adviser monitors a wide variety of key credit statistics that provide information regarding our portfolio companies to help us assess credit quality and portfolio performance and, in some instances, are used as inputs in our valuation techniques. Generally, we, through the Adviser, participate in periodic board meetings of our portfolio companies in which we hold board seats and also require them to provide annual audited and monthly unaudited financial statements. Using these statements or comparable information and board discussions, the Adviser calculates and evaluates certain credit statistics.

The Adviser risk rates all of our investments in debt securities. The Adviser does not risk rate equity securities. For loans that have been rated by a SEC-registered Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization (“NRSRO”), the Adviser generally uses the average of two corporate level NRSRO’s risk ratings for such security. For all other debt securities, the Adviser uses a proprietary risk rating system. While the Adviser seeks to mirror the NRSRO systems, we cannot provide any assurance that the Adviser’s risk rating system will provide the same risk rating as an NRSRO for these securities. The Adviser’s risk rating system is used to estimate the probability of default on debt securities and the expected loss, if there is a default. The Adviser’s risk rating system uses a scale of 0 to >10, with >10 being the lowest probability of default. It is the Adviser’s understanding that most debt securities of Lower Middle Market companies do not exceed the grade of BBB on an NRSRO scale, so there would be no debt securities in the Lower Middle Market that would meet the definition of AAA, AA or A. Therefore, the Adviser’s scale begins with the designation >10 as the best risk rating which may be equivalent to a BBB from an NRSRO; however, no assurance can be given that a >10 on the Adviser’s scale is equal to a BBB or Baa2 on an NRSRO scale. The Adviser’s risk rating system covers both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the business and the securities we hold.

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The following table reflects risk ratings for all loans in our portfolio as of June 30,December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021:

Rating

  June 30, 2021   March 31, 2021 

Highest

   9.0    9.0 

Average

   6.6    6.2 

Weighted-average

   7.1    6.6 

Lowest

   4.0    4.0 

RatingDecember 31, 2021March 31, 2021
Highest9.09.0
Average6.66.2
Weighted-average6.66.6
Lowest3.04.0
Tax Status

We intend to continue to maintain our qualification as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a RIC, we generally are not subject to U.S. federal income tax on the portion of our taxable income and gains distributed to our stockholders. To maintain our qualification as a RIC, we must maintain our status as a BDC and meet certain source-of-income and asset diversification requirements. In addition, to qualify to be taxed as a RIC, we must distribute to stockholders at least 90% of our Investment Company Taxable Income, determined without regard to the dividends paid deduction. Our policy generally is to make distributions to our stockholders in an amount up to 100% of Investment Company Taxable Income. We may retain some or all of our net long-term capital gains, if any, and designate them as deemed distributions, or distribute such gains to stockholders in cash. See Business Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations” and Liquidity and Capital Resources — Distributions and Dividends to Stockholders.

In an effort to limit federal excise taxes, we have to distribute to stockholders, during each calendar year, an amount close to the sum of: (1) 98% of our ordinary income for the calendar year, (2) 98.2% of our net capital gains (both long-term and short-term), if any, for the one-year period ending on October 31 of the calendar year, and (3) any income realized, but not distributed, in the preceding period (to the extent that income tax was not imposed on such amounts), less certain reductions, as applicable. Under the RIC Modernization Act, we are permitted to carryforward any capital losses that we may incur for an unlimited period, and such capital loss carryforwards will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses. Our capital loss carryforward balance was $0 as of both June 30,December 31, 2021and March 31, 2021.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Refer to Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report for a description of recent accounting pronouncements.

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ITEM 3.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Market risk includes risks that arise from changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices, equity prices and other market changes that affect market sensitive instruments. The prices of securities held by us may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the companies whose securities are owned by us; conditions affecting the general economy, including COVID-19 or other health emergencies; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and interest rate fluctuations.

The primary risk we believe we are exposed to is interest rate risk. Because we borrow money to make investments, our net investment income is dependent upon the difference between the rates at which we borrow funds, such as under the Credit Facility (which is variable) and our mandatorily redeemable preferred stockunsecured notes (which are fixed), and the rates at which we invest those funds. As a result, there can be no assurance that a significant change in market interest rates will not have a material adverse effect on our net investment income. We use a combination of debt and equity capital to finance our investing activities. We may use interest rate risk management techniques to limit our exposure to interest rate fluctuations. Such techniques may include various interest rate hedging activities to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act.

We target to have approximately 90% of the loans in our portfolio at variable rates or variable rates with a floor mechanism, and approximately up to approximately 10% at fixed rates. As of June 30,December 31, 2021and March 31, 2021, all of our variable-rate loans have rates associated with the current 30-day LIBOR rate and our total debt investment portfolio consisted of the following breakdown based on the principal balance:

Rates:

  June 30, 2021  March 31, 2021 

Variable rates with a floor

   97.7  97.7

Fixed rates

   2.3   2.3 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   100.0  100.0
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Rates:December 31, 2021March 31, 2021
Variable rates with a floor100.0 %97.7 %
Fixed rates 2.3 %
Total100.0 %100.0 %
There have been no material changes in the quantitative and qualitative market risk disclosures during the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2021 from those included in our Annual Report.

ITEM 4.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
a)Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of June 30,December 31, 2021 (the end of the period covered by this report), we, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness, design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, our management, including the chief executive officer and chief financial officer, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at a reasonable assurance level in timely alerting management, including the chief executive officer and chief financial officer, of material information about us required to be included in periodic SEC filings. However, in evaluation of 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 possible controls and procedures.

b)Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in internal controls for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2021 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II — II—OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
From time to time, we may become involved in various investigations, claims and legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of our business. Furthermore, third parties may try to seek to impose liability on us in connection with the activities of our portfolio companies. While we do not expect that the resolution of these matters, if they arise, would materially affect our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows, resolution will be subject to various uncertainties and could result in the expenditure of significant financial and managerial resources. Further, we are not named as a party to any proceeding that involves a claim for damages that exceeds 10% of our consolidated current assets.

ITEM 1A.

RISK FACTORS.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
Our business is subject to certain risks and events that, if they occur, could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations and the trading price of our securities. For a discussion of these risks, please refer to the section captioned “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, as filed with the SEC on May 11, 2021. The risks described in our Annual Report are not the only risks we face. 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.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
Not applicable.

ITEM 3.

DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
Not applicable.

ITEM 4.

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.
Not applicable.

ITEM 5.

OTHER INFORMATION.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.
Not applicable.

ITEM 6.

EXHIBITS

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
See the exhibit index.

EXHIBIT INDEX

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Exhibit

Description

3.1
  3.1a
3.2
  3.1.bCertificate of Designation of 6.375% Series E Cumulative Term Preferred Stock Due 2025, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form
  3.1.cCertificate of Increase of Shares Designated as 6.375% Series E Cumulative Term Preferred Stock due 2025 of Gladstone Investment Corporation incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00704), filed May 21, 2020.
  3.2Second Amended and Restated Bylaws, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File(File No. 814-00704), filed May 15, 20202020..
4.1
  4.1
4.2
  4.2Specimen 6.375% Series E Cumulative Term Preferred Stock Due 2025 Stock Certificate incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form
  4.3Indenture, dated as of May 22, 2020, between Gladstone Investment Corporation and UMB Bank, National Association, as trustee incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00704), filed May 22, 20202020..
4.3
  4.4
4.4
31.1*
31.2*
32.1†
32.2†

*

Filed herewith

Furnished herewith

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*Filed herewith
Furnished herewith
All other exhibits for which provision is made in the applicable regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission are not required under the related instruction or are inapplicable and therefore have been omitted.


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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

GLADSTONE INVESTMENT CORPORATION
By:

/s/ Julia Ryan

Rachael Easton
Rachael EastonJulia Ryan
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(principal financial and accounting officer)

Date: August 2, 2021

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