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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q/A10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021

or

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

For the transition period from ______________________ to ___________________

Commission File Number 811-22778814-00991

MILL CITY VENTURES III, LTD.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Minnesota

    

90-0316651

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

 

 

1907 Wayzata Blvd, #205, Wayzata, Minnesota

 

55391

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

(952) 479-1923

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

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

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes     No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See 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 filer

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company

 

Emerging growth company

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

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

As of October 8,November 12, 2021, Mill City Ventures III, Ltd. had 10,790,413 shares of common stock, and no other classes of capital stock, outstanding.

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NOTE OF EXPLANATION

This Amendment No. 1 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Amendment”) of Mill City Ventures III, Ltd. (the “Company”) amends the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three-month period ended June 30, 2021 originally filed with the SEC on August 16, 2021. The Company is filing this Amendment to (i) include the inline XBRL files required as Exhibit 101, and (ii) update the Exhibit Index (Part II, Item 6). In addition, new Section 302 and 907 certifications are being filed with this Amendment, as required under Rule 12b- 15 under the Securities Exchange of 1934. No other changes to the report, including the financial statements and accompanying notes thereto, are being made pursuant to this Amendment.

MILL CITY VENTURES III, LTD.

Index to Form 10-Q

for the Quarter Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021

PART I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

    

Page No.

Item 1.

Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Balance Sheets – JuneSeptember 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Statements of Operations – Three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021 and JuneSeptember 30, 2020

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Statements of Shareholders’ Equity – Three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021 and JuneSeptember 30, 2020

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Statements of Cash Flows – SixNine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021 and JuneSeptember 30, 2020

6

Condensed Schedule of Investments – September 30, 2021 and Schedule of Investments – December 31, 2020

 

7

 

 

 

 

Condensed Schedule of Investments – June 30, 2021 and Schedule of Investments – December 31, 2020

8

 

Condensed Notes to Financial Statements – JuneSeptember 30, 2021

 

109

 

 

 

 

Item 22..

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

 

19

 

 

 

 

Item 44..

Controls and Procedures

 

1923

 

 

 

 

PART II.

OTHER INFORMATION

 

19

 

 

 

 

Item 6.

Exhibits

 

1924

SIGNATURES

 

2025

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MILL CITY VENTURES III, LTD.

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

    

June 30, 2021

    

    

(unaudited)

    

December 31, 2020

ASSETS

  

  

Investments, at fair value:

$

13,133,933

$

6,667,897

Non-control/non-affiliate investments (cost: $11,864,762 and $4,968,576 respectively)

 

  

 

  

Cash

 

1,515,005

 

5,440,579

Note receivable

 

250,000

 

250,000

Prepaid expenses

 

188,838

 

43,838

Receivable for sale of investments

 

94,778

 

19,313

Interest and dividend receivables

 

331,415

 

65,911

Right-of-use lease asset

 

14,279

 

23,345

Total Assets

$

15,528,248

$

12,510,883

LIABILITIES

 

  

 

  

Accounts payable

$

40,687

$

32,917

Dividend payable

 

 

539,296

Lease liability

 

15,973

 

26,061

Accrued income tax expense

 

920,000

 

13,722

Deferred taxes

 

363,000

 

258,000

Total Liabilities

 

1,339,660

 

869,996

Commitments and Contingencies

 

  

 

  

SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY (NET ASSETS)

 

  

 

  

Common stock, par value $0.001 per share (250,000,000 authorized; 10,790,413 and 10,785,913 outstanding)

 

10,790

 

10,786

Additional paid-in capital

 

10,694,163

 

10,673,014

Accumulated deficit

 

(1,159,665)

 

(1,159,665)

Accumulated undistributed investment loss

 

(2,697,320)

 

(2,124,419)

Accumulated undistributed net realized gains on investment transactions

 

6,071,449

 

2,541,850

Net unrealized appreciation in value of investments

 

1,269,171

 

1,699,321

Total Shareholders' Equity (Net Assets)

 

14,188,588

 

11,640,887

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

$

15,528,248

$

12,510,883

Net Asset Value Per Common Share

$

1.31

$

1.08

    

September 30, 2021

    

    

(unaudited)

    

December 31, 2020

ASSETS

  

  

Investments, at fair value:

$

11,057,453

$

6,667,897

Non-control/non-affiliate investments (cost: $10,562,451 and $4,968,576 respectively)

 

  

 

  

Cash

 

3,594,508

 

5,440,579

Note receivable

 

250,000

 

250,000

Prepaid expenses

 

128,682

 

43,838

Receivable for sale of investments

 

60,080

 

19,313

Interest and dividend receivables

 

471,340

 

65,911

Right-of-use lease asset

 

9,661

 

23,345

Total Assets

$

15,571,724

$

12,510,883

LIABILITIES

 

  

 

  

Accounts payable

$

27,616

$

32,917

Dividend payable

 

1,079,041

 

539,296

Payable for purchase of investments

30,689

Lease liability

 

10,843

 

26,061

Accrued income tax expense

 

1,141,700

 

13,722

Deferred taxes

 

141,000

 

258,000

Total Liabilities

 

2,430,889

 

869,996

Commitments and Contingencies

 

  

 

  

SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY (NET ASSETS)

 

  

 

  

Common stock, par value $0.001 per share (250,000,000 authorized; 10,790,413 and 10,785,913 outstanding)

 

10,790

 

10,786

Additional paid-in capital

 

10,694,163

 

10,673,014

Accumulated deficit

 

(1,159,665)

 

(1,159,665)

Accumulated undistributed investment loss

 

(2,181,001)

 

(2,124,419)

Accumulated undistributed net realized gains on investment transactions

 

5,281,546

 

2,541,850

Net unrealized appreciation in value of investments

 

495,002

 

1,699,321

Total Shareholders' Equity (Net Assets)

 

13,140,835

 

11,640,887

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

$

15,571,724

$

12,510,883

Net Asset Value Per Common Share

$

1.22

$

1.08

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

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MILL CITY VENTURES III, LTD.

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

    

Three Months Ended

    

Six Months Ended

    

Three Months Ended

    

Nine Months Ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

June 30, 

June 30, 

September 30, 

September 30, 

September 30, 

September 30, 

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

Investment Income

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Interest income

$

675,549

$

276,425

$

1,222,391

$

454,670

$

755,601

$

285,338

$

1,977,992

$

740,008

Dividend income

 

 

7,031

 

 

13,765

 

 

1,696

 

 

15,461

Total Investment Income

 

675,549

 

283,456

 

1,222,391

 

468,435

 

755,601

 

287,034

 

1,977,992

 

755,469

Operating Expenses

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Professional fees

 

77,539

 

90,529

 

220,347

 

74,297

 

79,950

 

58,719

 

300,297

 

133,016

Payroll

 

85,346

 

58,080

 

387,426

 

116,577

 

80,840

 

58,191

 

468,266

 

174,768

Insurance

 

27,854

 

20,668

 

52,133

 

41,121

 

27,890

 

20,672

 

80,023

 

61,793

Occupancy

 

16,337

 

16,569

 

33,026

 

33,131

 

16,689

 

16,562

 

49,716

 

49,693

Director's fees

 

30,000

 

22,500

 

60,000

 

45,000

 

30,000

 

22,500

 

90,000

 

67,500

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

644

 

 

1,287

 

 

643

 

 

1,930

Other general and administrative

 

13,080

 

4,920

 

31,082

 

7,889

 

4,213

 

3,659

 

35,294

 

11,548

Total Operating Expenses

 

250,156

 

213,910

 

784,014

 

319,302

 

239,582

 

180,946

 

1,023,596

 

500,248

Net Investment Gain

 

425,393

 

69,546

 

438,377

$

149,133

 

516,019

 

106,088

 

954,396

255,221

Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Net realized gain on investments

 

621,600

 

175,222

 

3,529,599

 

199,724

 

289,138

 

335,440

 

3,818,737

 

535,164

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

 

83,100

 

348,602

 

(430,150)

 

(37,405)

 

(774,169)

 

141,816

 

(1,204,319)

 

104,411

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments

 

704,700

 

523,824

 

3,099,449

 

162,319

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

(485,031)

 

477,256

 

2,614,418

 

639,575

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations Before Taxes

$

1,130,093

$

593,370

$

3,537,826

$

311,452

30,988

583,344

3,568,814

894,796

Provision for Income Taxes

 

348,587

 

 

1,011,278

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

781,506

$

593,370

$

2,526,548

 

311,452

Provision For (Benefit From) Income Taxes

 

(300)

 

 

1,010,978

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

31,288

$

583,344

$

2,557,836

$

894,796

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations per share:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Basic and diluted

$

0.07

$

0.05

$

0.23

$

0.03

$

0.00

$

0.05

$

0.24

$

0.08

Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding - basic and diluted

 

10,790,413

 

10,882,039

 

10,788,175

 

10,974,721

 

10,790,413

 

10,696,735

 

10,788,918

 

10,881,382

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

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MILL CITY VENTURES III, LTD.

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

Accumulated

Net Unrealized

Accumulated

Undistributed

Appreciation

Additional

Undistributed

Net Realized Gain

(Depreciation)

Total

Common

Par

Paid In

Accumulated

Net Investment

on Investments

in value of

Shareholders'

Three Months Ended September 30, 2021

   

Shares

   

Value

   

Capital

   

Deficit

   

Loss

   

Transactions

   

Investments

   

Equity

Balance as of June 30, 2021

10,790,413

$

10,790

$

10,694,163

$

(1,159,665)

$

(2,697,320)

$

6,071,449

$

1,269,171

$

14,188,588

Dividend Declared

(1,079,041)

  

  

(1,079,041)

Undistributed net investment gain

516,319

516,319

Undistributed net realized gain on investment transactions

289,138

  

289,138

Depreciation in value of investments

(774,169)

  

(774,169)

Balance as of September 30, 2021

 

10,790,413

$

10,790

$

10,694,163

$

(1,159,665)

$

(2,181,001)

$

5,281,546

$

495,002

$

13,140,835

Accumulated

Net Unrealized

Accumulated

Undistributed

Appreciation

Additional

Undistributed

Net Realized Gain

(Depreciation)

Total

Common

Paid In

Accumulated

Net Investment

on Investments

in value of

Shareholders'

Three Months Ended September 30, 2020

    

Shares

    

Par Value

    

Capital

    

Deficit

    

Loss

    

Transactions

    

Investments

    

Equity

Balance as of June 30, 2020

10,696,735

$

10,696

$

10,616,757

$

(1,159,665)

$

(2,248,732)

$

3,275,540

$

(272,878)

$

10,221,718

Undistributed net investment gain

106,088

  

106,088

Undistributed net realized gain on investment transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

335,440

 

 

335,440

Appreciation in value of investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

141,816

 

141,816

Balance as of September 30, 2020

 

10,696,735

$

10,696

$

10,616,757

$

(1,159,665)

$

(2,142,644)

$

3,610,980

$

(131,062)

$

10,805,062

Net

Accumulated

Unrealized

Accumulated

Undistributed

Appreciation

Undistributed

Net

(Depreciation)

Additional

Net

Realized Gain on

in value

Total

Common

Par

Paid In

Accumulated

Investment

Investments

of

Shareholders'

Three Months Ended June 30, 2021

   

Shares

   

Value

   

Capital

   

Deficit

   

Loss

   

Transactions

   

Investments

   

Equity

Balance as of March 31, 2021

10,786,913

$

10,787

$

10,678,763

$

(1,159,665)

$

(2,774,126)

$

5,449,849

$

1,186,071

$

13,391,679

Common shares issued in consideration for expense payment

 

3,500

 

3

 

15,400

 

 

 

 

 

15,403

Undistributed net investment gain

 

 

 

 

 

76,806

 

 

 

76,806

Undistributed net realized gain on investment transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

621,600

 

 

621,600

Appreciation in value of investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

83,100

 

83,100

Balance as of June 30, 2021

 

10,790,413

$

10,790

$

10,694,163

$

(1,159,665)

$

(2,697,320)

$

6,071,449

$

1,269,171

$

14,188,588

Accumulated

Net

Accumulated

Undistributed

Unrealized

Additional

Undistributed

Net Realized Gain

Appreciation

Total

Common

Paid In

Accumulated

Net Investment

on Investments

in value of

Shareholders'

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021

   

Shares

   

Par Value

   

Capital

   

Deficit

   

Loss

   

Transactions

   

Investments

   

Equity

Balance as of December 31, 2020

10,785,913

$

10,786

$

10,673,014

$

(1,159,665)

$

(2,124,419)

$

2,541,850

$

1,699,321

$

11,640,887

Common shares issued in consideration for expense payment

 

4,500

 

4

 

21,149

 

 

 

 

 

21,153

Dividend declared

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,079,041)

 

 

(1,079,041)

Undistributed net investment loss

(56,582)

(56,582)

Undistributed net realized gain on investment transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,818,737

 

 

3,818,737

Depreciation in value of investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,204,319)

 

(1,204,319)

Balance as of September 30, 2021

 

10,790,413

$

10,790

$

10,694,163

$

(1,159,665)

$

(2,181,001)

$

5,281,546

$

495,002

$

13,140,835

Accumulated

Net Unrealized

Undistributed

Appreciation

Accumulated

Net Realized Gain

(Depreciation)

Total

Common

Additional

Accumulated

Undistributed

on Investments

in value of

Shareholders'

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020

    

Shares

    

Par Value

    

Paid In Capital

    

Deficit

    

Net Investment Loss

    

Transactions

    

Investments

    

Equity

Balance as of March 31, 2020

11,067,402

$

11,067

$

10,774,653

$

(1,159,665)

$

(2,318,278)

$

3,100,318

$

(621,480)

$

9,786,615

Repurchase of shares

(370,667)

(371)

(157,896)

  

(158,267)

Undistributed net investment loss

 

 

 

 

 

69,546

 

 

 

69,546

Undistributed net realized gain on investment transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

175,222

 

 

175,222

Appreciation in value of investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

348,602

 

348,602

Balance as of June 30, 2020

 

10,696,735

$

10,696

$

10,616,757

$

(1,159,665)

$

(2,248,732)

$

3,275,540

$

(272,878)

$

10,221,718

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Accumulated

Accumulated

Undistributed

Net

Undistributed

Net

Unrealized

Additional

Net

Realized Gain on

Appreciation

Total

Common

Par

Paid In

Accumulated

Investment

Investments

in value of

Shareholders'

Six Months Ended June 30, 2021

   

Shares

   

Value

   

Capital

   

Deficit

   

Loss

   

Transactions

   

Investments

   

Equity

Balance as of December 31, 2020

10,785,913

$

10,786

$

10,673,014

$

(1,159,665)

$

(2,124,419)

$

2,541,850

$

1,699,321

$

11,640,887

Issuance of shares

4,500

4

21,149

  

  

21,153

Undistributed net investment loss

(572,901)

  

(572,901)

Undistributed net realized loss on investment transactions

3,529,599

  

3,529,599

Depreciation in value of investments

(430,150)

  

(430,150)

Balance as of June 30, 2021

 

10,790,413

$

10,790

$

10,694,163

$

(1,159,665)

$

(2,697,320)

$

6,071,449

$

1,269,171

$

14,188,588

Accumulated

Accumulated

Accumulated

Undistributed Net

Net Unrealized

Accumulated

Undistributed

Net Unrealized

Additional

Undistributed

Realized Gain

Appreciation

Total

Additional

Undistributed

Net Realized Gain

Appreciation

Total

Common

Paid

Accumulated

Net Investment

on Investments

in value

Shareholders'

Common

Paid In

Accumulated

Net Investment

on Investments

in value

Shareholders'

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020

   

Shares

   

Par Value

   

In Capital

   

Deficit

   

Loss

   

Transactions

   

of Investments

   

Equity

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020

   

Shares

   

Par Value

   

Capital

   

Deficit

   

Loss

   

Transactions

   

of Investments

   

Equity

Balance as of December 31, 2019

11,067,402

$

11,067

$

10,774,653

$

(1,159,665)

$

(2,397,865)

$

3,075,816

$

(235,473)

$

10,068,533

11,067,402

$

11,067

$

10,774,653

$

(1,159,665)

$

(2,397,865)

$

3,075,816

$

(235,473)

$

10,068,533

Repurchase of shares

(370,667)

(371)

(157,896)

  

(158,267)

(370,667)

(371)

(157,896)

  

(158,267)

Undistributed net investment loss

 

 

 

 

 

149,133

 

 

 

149,133

Undistributed net realized loss on investment transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

199,724

 

 

199,724

Depreciation in value of investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(37,405)

 

(37,405)

Balance as of June 30, 2020

 

10,696,735

$

10,696

$

10,616,757

$

(1,159,665)

$

(2,248,732)

$

3,275,540

$

(272,878)

$

10,221,718

Undistributed net investment gain

 

 

 

 

 

255,221

 

 

 

255,221

Undistributed net realized gain on investment transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

535,164

 

 

535,164

Appreciation in value of investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

104,411

 

104,411

Balance as of September 30, 2020

 

10,696,735

$

10,696

$

10,616,757

$

(1,159,665)

$

(2,142,644)

$

3,610,980

$

(131,062)

$

10,805,062

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

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MILL CITY VENTURES III, LTD.

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

    

Six Months Ended

    

Nine Months Ended

June 30, 2021

    

June 30, 2020

September 30, 2021

    

September 30, 2020

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$

2,526,548

$

311,452

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

 

  

 

  

Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments

 

430,150

 

37,405

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

$

2,557,836

$

894,796

Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash used in operating activities:

 

  

 

  

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

 

1,204,319

 

(104,411)

Net realized gain on investments

 

(3,529,599)

 

(199,724)

 

(3,818,737)

 

(535,164)

Purchases of investments

 

(13,250,664)

 

(6,217,296)

 

(18,133,352)

 

(7,655,802)

Proceeds from sales of investments

 

9,889,827

 

1,192,824

 

16,363,964

 

1,858,011

Depreciation & amortization expense

 

 

1,287

 

 

1,930

Deferred income taxes

 

1,011,278

 

Income taxes payable

 

1,010,978

 

Common shares issued as consideration for expense payment

 

15,403

 

 

15,403

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

(135,934)

 

(32,007)

 

(71,160)

 

(6,409)

Interest and dividends receivable

 

(265,504)

 

(62,644)

 

(405,429)

 

(100,223)

Receivable for investment sales

 

(75,465)

 

(158,649)

 

(40,767)

 

(127,679)

Payable for investment purchase

 

 

1,680,000

 

30,689

 

Accounts payable and other liabilities

 

(2,318)

 

(10,047)

 

(20,519)

 

(13,049)

Deferred interest income

 

 

Payable for investment purchase

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

(3,386,278)

 

(3,457,399)

 

(1,306,775)

 

(5,788,000)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Payments for repurchase of common stock

 

 

(158,267)

 

 

(158,267)

Payments for common stock dividend

 

(539,296)

 

 

(539,296)

 

Net cash used by financing activities

 

(539,296)

 

(158,267)

 

(539,296)

 

(158,267)

Net decrease in cash

 

(3,925,574)

 

(3,615,666)

 

(1,846,071)

 

(5,946,267)

Cash, beginning of period

 

5,440,579

 

8,066,656

 

5,440,579

 

8,066,656

Cash, end of period

$

1,515,005

$

4,450,990

$

3,594,508

$

2,120,389

Non-cash financing activities:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Common shares issued as consideration for investment

$

5,750

 

$

5,750

$

Dividend declared to common stock shareholders

1,079,041

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

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MILL CITY VENTURES III, LTD.

CONDENSED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

JUNESEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Percentage

 

Percentage

 

of Net

of Net

Investment / Industry

    

Cost

    

Fair Value

    

Assets

    

Cost

    

Fair Value

    

Assets

Short-Term Non-banking Loans

  

  

  

 

  

  

  

 

Consumer - 15% secured loans

AirDog Supplies, Inc.

$

1,250,000

$

1,250,000

 

9.51

%

Consumer - 20% secured loans

$

400,000

$

400,000

 

2.82

%

 

400,000

 

400,000

 

3.04

%

Financial - 47% secured loans

 

  

 

  

 

  

Benton Financial, LLC

 

1,133,333

 

1,133,333

 

7.99

%

Financial - 44% secured loans

 

  

 

  

 

  

Benton Financial, LLC

 

840,000

 

840,000

 

5.92

%

 

2,082,000

 

2,082,000

 

15.84

%

Financial - 42% secured loans

 

313,333

 

313,333

 

2.21

%

Financial - 40% secured loans

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Benton Financial, LLC

 

1,333,334

 

1,333,334

 

9.40

%

 

1,753,333

 

1,753,333

 

13.34

%

Financial - 34% secured loans

 

293,333

 

293,333

 

2.07

%

Financial - 12% secured loans

 

500,000

 

500,000

 

3.52

%

 

500,000

 

500,000

 

3.80

%

Litigation Financing - 23% secured loans

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

The Cross Law Firm, LLC

 

1,805,750

 

1,800,000

 

12.68

%

 

1,805,750

 

1,800,000

 

13.70

%

Real Estate - 15% secured loans

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

600,000

 

600,000

 

4.57

%

Alatus Development, LLC

 

1,250,000

 

1,250,000

 

8.81

%

 

1,250,000

 

1,250,000

 

9.51

%

Real Estate - 12% secured loans

 

  

 

  

 

  

Tailwinds, LLC

 

3,000,000

 

3,000,000

 

21.14

%

Total Short-Term Non-Banking Loans

 

10,869,083

 

10,863,333

 

76.56

%

 

9,641,083

 

9,635,333

 

73.31

%

Common Stock

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Consumer

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

140,000

 

492,000

 

3.74

%

Ammo, Inc.

 

245,000

 

1,370,600

 

9.66

%

Financial Services

 

30,689

 

30,120

 

0.23

%

Total Common Stock

170,689

522,120

3.97

%

Preferred Stock

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Information Technology

 

150,000

 

300,000

 

2.11

%

 

150,000

 

300,000

 

2.28

%

Warrants

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Healthcare

 

679

 

 

0.00

%

 

679

 

 

0.00

%

Other Equity

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Financial

 

600,000

 

600,000

 

4.23

%

 

600,000

 

600,000

 

4.57

%

Total Investments

$

11,864,762

$

13,133,933

 

92.56

%

$

10,562,451

$

11,057,453

 

84.13

%

Total Cash

 

1,515,005

 

1,515,005

 

10.68

%

 

3,594,508

 

3,594,508

 

27.35

%

Total Investments and Cash

$

13,379,767

$

14,648,938

 

103.24

%

$

14,156,959

$

14,651,961

 

111.48

%

See accompanying Notes to the Financial Statements

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MILL CITY VENTURES III, LTD.

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Percentage

of Net

Investment / Industry

    

Cost

    

Fair Value

    

Assets

 

Short-Term Non-banking Loans

  

  

  

 

Consumer - 20% secured loans

$

400,000

$

400,000

 

3.44

%

Financial - 44% secured loans

 

400,000

 

400,000

 

3.44

%

Financial - 36% secured loans

 

500,000

 

500,000

 

4.30

%

Real Estate - 15% secured loans

 

  

 

  

 

  

Alatus Development, LLC

 

1,250,000

 

1,250,000

 

10.74

%

Other

 

239,000

 

239,000

 

2.05

%

Total Short-Term Non-Banking Loans

 

2,789,000

 

2,789,000

 

23.97

%

Common Stock

 

  

 

  

 

  

Consumer

 

  

 

  

 

  

Ammo, Inc.

 

1,750,000

 

3,300,000

 

28.34

%

Preferred Stock

 

  

 

  

 

  

Information Technology

 

150,000

 

300,000

 

2.58

%

Warrants

 

  

 

  

 

  

Healthcare

 

679

 

 

0.00

%

Other Equity

 

  

 

  

 

  

Leisure & Hospitality

 

278,897

 

278,897

 

2.40

%

Total Investments

$

4,968,576

$

6,667,897

 

57.30

%

Total Cash

 

5,440,579

 

5,440,579

 

46.74

%

Total Investments and Cash

$

10,409,155

$

12,108,476

 

104.04

%

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NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

In this report, we generally refer to Mill City Ventures III, Ltd. in the first person “we.” On occasion, we refer to our company in the third person as “Mill City Ventures” or the “Company.” The Company follows accounting and reporting guidance in Accounting Standards (“ASC”) 946.

We were incorporated in Minnesota in January 2006. Until December 13, 2012, we were a development-stage company that focused on promoting and placing a proprietary poker game online and into casinos and entertainment facilities nationwide. In 2013, we elected to become a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”). We operated as a BDC until we withdrew our BDC election on December 27, 2019. As of the time of this filing, we remain a public reporting company that files periodic reports with the SEC. We primarily offer short-term specialty finance solutions primarily to private businesses, small-cap public companies and high-net-worth individuals. To avoid regulation under the 1940 Act, we generally seek to structure our investments so they do not constitute “investment securities” for purposes of federal securities law, and we monitor our investments as a whole to ensure that no more than 40% of our total assets may consist of investment securities.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of presentation: The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements of Mill City Ventures have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the quarter ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2021.

The condensed balance sheet as of December 31, 2020 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the financial statements and footnotes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.

Use of estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management and our Board of Directors to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities, at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and the differences could be material. For more information, see the “Valuation of portfolio investments” caption below, and “Note 4 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments” below. The Company is an investment company following accounting and reporting guidance in ASC 946.

Cash deposits: We maintain our cash balances in financial institutions and with regulated financial investment brokers. Cash on deposit in excess of FDIC and similar coverage is subject to the usual banking risk of funds in excess of those limits.

Valuation of investments: We carry our investments in accordance with ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and requires disclosures about fair value measurements. Fair value is generally based on quoted market prices provided by independent pricing services, broker or dealer quotations, or alternative price sources. In the absence of quoted market prices, broker or dealer quotations, or alternative price sources, investments are measured at fair value as determined by our Board of Directors, or by the Valuation Committee of our Board of Directors, based on, among other things, the input of our executive management, the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors, and any independent third-party valuation experts that may be engaged by management to assist in the valuation of our investments, but in all cases consistent with our written valuation policies and procedures.

Due to the inherent uncertainties of valuation, certain estimated fair values may differ significantly from the values that would have been realized had a ready market for these investments existed, and these differences could be material. In addition, such investments are generally less liquid than publicly traded securities. If we were required to liquidate an investment in a forced or liquidation sale, we could realize significantly less than the value at which we have recorded it.

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Accounting guidance establishes a hierarchal disclosure framework that prioritizes and ranks the level of market price observability of inputs used in measuring investments at fair value. Observable inputs must be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from independent sources. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect our assumptions about the factors market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability based upon the best information available. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are to be categorized into one of the three hierarchy levels based on the relative observability of inputs used in the valuation. The three levels are defined as follows:

Level 1: Observable inputs based on quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: Observable inputs based on quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, or quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in inactive markets.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect an entity’s own assumptions about what inputs a market participant would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available in the circumstances.

Our valuation policy and procedures: Under our valuation policies and procedures, we evaluate the source of inputs, including any markets in which our investments are trading, and then apply the resulting information in determining fair value. For our Level 1 investment assets, our valuation policy generally requires us to use a market approach, considering the last quoted closing price of a security we own that is listed on a securities exchange, and in a case where a security we own is listed on an over-the-counter market, to average the last quoted bid and ask price on the most active market on which the security is quoted. In the case of traded debt securities the prices for which are not readily available, we may value those securities using a present value approach, at their weighted-average yield to maturity.

The estimated fair value of our Level 3 investment assets is determined on a quarterly basis by our Board of Directors, pursuant to our written Valuation Policy and Procedures. These policies and procedures generally require that we value our Level 3 equity investments at fair market value, unless circumstances warrant a different approach. Our Valuation Policy and Procedures provide examples of these circumstances, such as when a company in which we have invested has engaged in a subsequent financing of more than a de minimis size involving sophisticated investors (in which case we may use the price involved in that financing as a determinative input absent other known factors), or when a company is engaged in the process of a transaction that we determine is reasonably likely to occur (in which case we may use the price involved in the pending transaction as a determinative input absent other known factors). Other situations identified in our Valuation Policy and Procedures that may serve as input supporting a change in the valuation of our Level 3 equity investments include (i) a third-party valuation conducted by an independent and qualified professional, (ii) changes in the performance of long-term financial prospects of the company, (iii) a subsequent financing that changes the distribution rights associated with the equity security we hold, or (iv) sale transactions involving comparable companies, but only if further supported by a third-party valuation conducted by an independent and qualified professional.

When valuing preferred equity investments, we generally view intrinsic value as a key input. Intrinsic value means the value of any conversion feature (if the preferred investment is convertible) or the value of any liquidation or other preference. Discounts to intrinsic value may be applied in cases where the issuer’s financial condition is impaired or, in cases where intrinsic value relating to a conversion is determined to be a key input, to account for resale restrictions applicable to the securities issuable upon conversion.

When valuing warrants, our Valuation Policy and Procedures indicate that value will generally be the difference between closing price of the underlying equity security and the exercise price, after applying an appropriate discount for restriction, if applicable, in situations where the underlying security is marketable. If the underlying security is not marketable, then intrinsic value will be considered consistent with the principles described above. Generally, “out-of-the-money” warrants will be valued at cost or zero.

For non-traded (Level 3) debt and loan investments with a residual maturity less than or equal to 60 days, the value will generally be based on a present value approach, considering the straight-line amortized face value of the debt unless justification for impairment exists. The fair value for short-term non-banking loans is determined as the present value of future contractual cash flows discounted at an interest rate that reflects the risks inherent to those cash flows. The discount ranges from 14%12% to 47% and approximate rates currently observed in publicly traded debt markets for debt of similar terms to companies with comparable credit risk.

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On a quarterly basis, our management provides members of our Board of Directors with (i) valuation reports for each investment (which reports include our cost, the most recent prior valuation and any current proposed valuation, and an indication of the valuation methodology used, together with any other supporting materials); (ii) Mill City Ventures’ bank and other statements pertaining to our cash and cash equivalents; (iii) quarter- or period-end statements from our custodial firms holding any of our investments; and (iv) recommendations to change any existing valuations of our investments or hierarchy levels for purposes of determining the fair value of such investments based upon the foregoing. The board or committee then discusses these materials and, consistent with the policies and approaches outlined above, makes final determinations respecting the valuation and hierarchy levels of our investments.

We made no changes to our Valuation Policy and Procedures during the reporting period other than to have our entire Board of Directors involved in implementing and discharging those policies and procedures.

Income taxes:

We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amount and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

We record net deferred tax assets to the extent we believe these assets will more likely than not be realized. In making such determination, we consider all available evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent financial operations. In the event we were to determine we would be able to realize our deferred income tax assets in the future in excess of their recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

We file income tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and various state jurisdictions. The Company does not believe there will be any material changes in its unrecognized tax positions over the next 12 months. Our evaluation was performed for the tax years ended December 31, 2017 through 2020, which are the tax years that remain subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions as of JuneSeptember 30, 2021.

Revenue recognition: Realized gains or losses on the sale of investments are calculated using the specific investment method.

Interest income, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts, is recorded on an accrual basis. Discounts from and premiums to par value on securities or other instruments purchased are accreted or amortized, as applicable, into interest income over the life of the related security using the effective-yield method. The amortized cost of investments represents the original cost, adjusted for the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums, if any. Loans are generally placed on non-accrual status when principal or interest payments are past due 30 days or more, or when there is reasonable doubt that principal or interest will be collected in full. Loan origination fees are recognized when loans are issued. Accrued and unpaid interest is generally reversed when a loan is placed on non-accrual status. Interest payments received on non-accrual loans may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon management’s judgment regarding collectability. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past-due principal and interest is paid and, in management’s judgment, are likely to remain current. We may make exceptions to the policy described above if a loan has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection.

Dividend income on preferred equity securities is recorded as dividend income on an accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are payable by a company in which we have invested and are expected to be collected. Dividend income on common equity securities is recorded on the record date for private companies or on the ex-dividend date for publicly traded companies.

Certain investments may have contractual payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest or dividends. PIK represents accrued interest or accumulated dividends that are added to the loan principal or stated value of the investment on the respective interest- or dividend-payment dates rather than being paid in cash, and generally becomes due at maturity or upon being repurchased by the issuer. PIK interest or dividends is recorded as interest or dividend income, as applicable. If at any point we believe that PIK interest or dividends is not expected be realized, the PIK-generating investment will be placed on non-accrual status. Accrued PIK interest or dividends are generally reversed through interest or dividend income, respectively, when an investment in placed on non-accrual status.

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Allocation of net gains and losses: All income, gains, losses, deductions and credits for any investment are allocated in a manner proportionate to the shares owned.

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Recently adopted accounting pronouncementspronouncements:

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740)—Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. ASU 2019-12 is intended to simplify accounting for income taxes. It removes certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740 and amends existing guidance to improve consistent application. ASU 2019-12 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020 and interim periods within those fiscal years, which is fiscal 2021 for us, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of the ASU effective January 1, 2021 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

NOTE 3 – INVESTMENTS

The following table shows the composition of our investments by major class, at amortized cost and fair value, as of JuneSeptember 30, 2021 (together with the corresponding percentage of the fair value of our total investments):

    

As of June 30, 2021

 

    

As of September 30, 2021

 

    

Investments at

    

Percentage of

    

Investments at 

    

Percentage of 

 

    

Investments at

    

Percentage of

    

Investments at 

    

Percentage of 

 

    

Amortized Cost

    

Amortized Cost

 

Fair Value

    

Fair Value

    

Amortized Cost

    

Amortized Cost

 

Fair Value

    

Fair Value

Short-term Non-banking Loans

$

10,869,083

 

91.6

%  

$

10,863,333

 

82.7

%

$

9,641,083

 

91.3

%

$

9,635,333

 

87.1

%

Preferred Stock

 

150,000

 

1.3

 

300,000

 

2.3

 

150,000

 

1.4

 

300,000

 

2.7

Common Stock

 

245,000

 

2.1

 

1,370,600

 

10.4

 

170,689

 

1.6

 

522,120

 

4.7

Warrants

 

679

 

 

 

 

679

 

 

 

Other Equity

 

600,000

 

5.0

 

600,000

 

4.6

 

600,000

 

5.7

 

600,000

 

5.5

Total

$

11,864,762

 

100.0

%  

$

13,133,933

 

100.0

%

$

10,562,451

 

100.0

%

$

11,057,453

 

100.0

%

The following table shows the composition of our investments by major class, at amortized cost and fair value, as of December 31, 2020 (together with the corresponding percentage of the fair value of our total investments):

As of December 31, 2020

 

    

Investments at

    

Percentage of

    

Investments at 

    

Percentage of 

 

 

Amortized Cost

 

Amortized Cost

 

Fair Value

 

Fair Value

Short-term Non-banking Loans

$

2,789,000

 

56.2

%

$

2,789,000

 

41.8

%

Preferred Stock

 

150,000

 

3.0

 

300,000

 

4.5

Common Stock

 

1,750,000

 

35.2

 

3,300,000

 

49.5

Warrants

 

679

 

 

 

Other Equity

 

278,897

 

5.6

 

278,897

 

4.2

Total

$

4,968,576

 

100.0

%

$

6,667,897

 

100.0

%

The following table shows the composition of our investments by industry grouping, based on fair value as of JuneSeptember 30, 2021:

 

As of June 30, 2021

 

    

Investments at 

    

Percentage of 

 

    

Investments at 

    

Percentage of 

 

 

Fair Value

 

Fair Value

 

Fair Value

 

Fair Value

Consumer

$

1,770,600

 

13.5

%

$

2,142,000

 

19.4

%

Financial

 

6,813,333

 

51.8

 

6,765,453

 

61.2

Information Technology

 

300,000

 

2.3

 

300,000

 

2.7

Real Estate

 

4,250,000

 

32.4

 

1,850,000

 

16.7

 

 

 

 

Total

$

13,133,933

 

100.0

%

$

11,057,453

 

100.0

%

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The following table shows the composition of our investments by industry grouping, based on fair value as of December 31, 2020:

As of December 31, 2020

 

    

Investments at 

    

Percentage of 

 

 

Fair Value

 

Fair Value

Consumer

$

3,700,000

 

55.5

%

Financial

 

900,000

 

13.5

Information Technology

 

300,000

 

4.5

Leisure & Hospitality

 

278,897

 

4.2

Real Estate

 

1,489,000

 

22.3

Total

$

6,667,897

 

100.0

%

NOTE 4 – FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Level 3 valuation information: Due to the inherent uncertainty in the valuation process, the estimate of the fair value of our investments as of JuneSeptember 30, 2021 may differ materially from values that would have been used had a readily available market for the securities or investments existed.

The following table presents the fair value measurements of our investments by major class, as of JuneSeptember 30, 2021, according to the fair value hierarchy:

    

As of June 30, 2021

    

As of September 30, 2021

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Total

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Total

Short-term Non-banking Loans

$

$

$

10,863,333

$

10,863,333

$

$

$

9,635,333

$

9,635,333

Preferred Stock

 

  

 

  

 

300,000

 

300,000

 

 

 

300,000

 

300,000

Common Stock

 

1,370,600

 

 

 

1,370,600

 

522,120

 

 

 

522,120

Warrants

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Equity

 

 

 

600,000

 

600,000

 

 

 

600,000

 

600,000

Total

$

1,370,600

$

$

11,763,333

$

13,133,933

$

522,120

$

$

10,535,333

$

11,057,453

The following table presents the fair value measurements of our investments by major class, as of December 31, 2020, according to the fair value hierarchy:

    

As of December 31, 2020

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Total

Short-term Non-banking Loans

$

$

$

2,789,000

$

2,789,000

Preferred Stock

 

 

 

300,000

 

300,000

Common Stock

 

3,300,000

 

 

 

3,300,000

Warrants

 

 

 

 

Other Equity

 

 

 

278,897

 

278,897

Total

$

3,300,000

$

$

3,367,897

$

6,667,897

The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending fair value balances for our Level 3 investment assets for the six months ended June 30, 2021:

For the six months ended June 30, 2021

    

ST Non-

    

    

    

    

 

banking

 

Preferred 

 

Common 

 

Loans

Stock

Stock

Warrants

Other Equity

Balance as of January 1, 2021

$

2,789,000

$

300,000

$

$

$

278,897

Net change in unrealized appreciation

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases and other adjustments to cost

 

12,513,333

 

 

 

 

600,000

Sales and redemptions

 

(4,439,000)

 

 

 

 

(278,897)

Net realized loss

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of June 30, 2021

$

10,863,333

$

300,000

$

$

$

600,000

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The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending fair value balances for our Level 3 investment assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2021:

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021

    

ST

    

    

    

    

 

Non-banking

 

Preferred 

 

Common 

 

Loans

Stock

Stock

Warrants

Other Equity

Balance as of January 1, 2021

$

2,789,000

$

300,000

$

$

$

278,897

Net change in unrealized appreciation

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases and other adjustments to cost

 

17,365,333

 

 

 

 

600,000

Sales and redemptions

 

(10,519,000)

 

 

 

 

(278,897)

Net realized loss

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of June 30, 2021

$

9,635,333

$

300,000

$

$

$

600,000

The net change in unrealized appreciation for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021 attributable to Level 3 investments still held as of JuneSeptember 30, 2021 is $0, and is included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments on the statement of operations.

The following table lists our Level 3 investments held as of JuneSeptember 30, 2021 and the unobservable inputs used to determine their valuation:

Security Type

    

6/30/21 FMV

    

Valuation Technique

    

Unobservable Inputs

    

Range

 

    

9/30/21 FMV

    

Valuation Technique

    

Unobservable Inputs

    

Range

 

ST Non-banking Loans

$

10,863,333

discounted cash flow

determining private company interest rate based on credit

12-47

%

$

9,635,333

discounted cash flow

determining private company interest rate based on credit

12-44

%

Other Equity

 

600,000

 

last secured funding known by company

 

economic changes since last funding

 

  

 

600,000

 

last secured funding known by company

 

economic changes since last funding

 

  

Preferred Stock

 

300,000

 

last funding secured by company

 

economic changes since last funding

 

  

 

300,000

 

last funding secured by company

 

economic changes since last funding

 

  

$

11,763,333

 

  

 

  

 

  

$

10,535,333

 

  

 

  

 

  

The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending fair value balances for our Level 3 investment assets for the year ended December 31, 2020:

For the year ended December 31, 2020

    

ST Non-banking  

    

Preferred  

    

Common  

    

    

Loans

Stock

Stock

Warrants

Other Equity

Balance as of January 1, 2020

$

$

300,000

$

$

$

534,200

Net change in unrealized appreciation

 

 

 

 

 

486,018

Purchases and other adjustments to cost

 

7,543,000

 

 

 

 

Sales and redemptions

 

(4,754,000)

 

 

 

 

(91,313)

Net realized loss

 

 

 

 

 

(650,008)

Balance as of December 31, 2020

$

2,789,000

$

300,000

$

$

$

278,897

The net change in unrealized depreciation for the year ended December 31, 2020 attributable to Level 3 investments still held as of December 31, 2020 is $0, and is included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments on the statement of operations.

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The following table lists our Level 3 investments held as of December 31, 2020 and the unobservable inputs used to determine their valuation:

Security Type

    

12/31/20 FMV

    

Valuation Technique

    

Unobservable Inputs

    

Range

 

ST Non-banking Loans

$

2,789,000

 

discounted cash flow

 

determining private company interest rate based on credit

 

14-44

%

Other Equity

 

278,897

 

last secured funding known by company

 

economic changes since purchase

 

  

Preferred Stock

 

300,000

 

last funding secured by company

 

economic changes since last funding

 

  

$

3,367,897

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NOTE 5 – RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

We maintain a Code of Ethics and certain other policies relating to conflicts of interest and related-party transactions, as well as policies and procedures relating to what regulations applicable.interest. Nevertheless, from time to time we may hold investments in portfolio companiesbusinesses in which certain members of our management, our Board of Directors, or significant shareholders of ours, are also directly or indirectly invested. Our Board of Directors has adopted a policy to require our disclosure of these instances in our periodic filings with the SEC. Our only related-party transaction requiring disclosure under this policy relates to an August 10, 2018 loan transaction we entered into with Elizabeth Zbikowski. Ms. Zbikowski, along with her husband Scott Zbikowski, owns approximately 1,765,000 shares of our common stock. In the transaction, we obtained a two-year promissory note in the principal amount of $250,000. The promissory note was subsequently amended such that it matures in August 2021.2022. The note bears interest payable monthly at the rate of 10% per annum and is secured by the debtors’ pledge to us of 625,000 shares of our common stock. The pledged shares are held in physical custody for us by our custodial agent Millennium Trust Company.

NOTE 6 – INCOME TAXES

Presently, we are a C-CorporationC-corporation for tax purposes and have booked an income tax provision for the periods described below.

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we have a deferred tax liability of $363,000$141,000 and $258,000, respectively. Our determination of the realizable deferred tax assets and liabilities requires the exercise of significant judgment, based in part on business plans and expectations about future outcomes. In the event the actual results differ from these estimates in future periods, we may need to adjust the valuation allowance, which could materially impact our financial position and results of operations. We will continue to assess the need for a valuation allowance in future periods.

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we had accrued income taxes of $920,000$1,141,700 and $13,722 respectively. We recorded a benefit from income taxes of approximately $349,000$300 (28.9 percent effective tax rate) and $0 (0 percent effective tax rate) during the three months ended June 20,September 30, 2021 and JuneSeptember 30, 2020, respectively. We recorded income taxes of approximately $1,011,000 (28.8$1,010,978 (30.4 percent effective tax rate) and $0 (0 percent effective tax rate) during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021 and JuneSeptember 30, 2020, respectively. Due to the full valuation allowances in periods prior to December 31, 2020, our effective tax rate was expected to be near zero percent, and therefore income tax accruals and expense were not material for those prior periods presented.

As of December 31, 2020, we had a federal NOLnet operating loss carryfoward (NOL) of approximately $371,000.$351,000. The federal NOL is expected to bewas completely usedutilized and offset taxable income by Juneas of September 30, 2021. The federal NOL may be carried forward to offset future taxable income, subject to applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Due to tax reform enacted in 2017, NOLs created after 2017 carry forward indefinitely. The estimated federal NOL that does not expire included in the total above is $356,000. States may vary in their treatment of post-2017 NOLs. We lost some state NOL carryforwards when we filed final 2019 tax returns in several states. The remaining state NOLs are expected to be completely used and offset taxable income by JuneSeptember 30, 2021. The remaining state NOL carryforwards may expire in 2036 and 2037 if not used.

NOTE 7 – SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

At JuneSeptember 30, 2021, we had 10,790,413 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.

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On September 27, 2021 we announced that our Board of Directors had approved a cash dividend of $0.10 per common share. The dividend was paid on October 29, 2021 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on October 15, 2021.

On December 8, 2020 we announced that our Board of Directors had approved a cash dividend of $0.05 per common share. The dividend was paid on January 4, 2021 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 21, 2020.

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NOTE 8 – PER-SHARE INFORMATION

Basic net gain per common share is computed by dividing net increase in net assets resulting from operations by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. A reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in the calculation of basic and diluted net gain (loss) per common share is set forth below:

    

For the Three Months Ended

    

For the Three Months Ended

    

June 30, 

September 30, 

    

2021

    

2020

2021

2020

Numerator: Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$

781,506

$

593,370

Numerator: Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

$

31,288

$

583,344

Denominator: Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding

 

10,790,413

 

10,882,039

 

10,790,413

 

10,696,735

Basic and diluted net gain (loss) per common share

$

0.07

$

0.05

Basic and diluted net gain per common share

$

0.00

$

0.05

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 

For the Nine Months Ended

    

2021

    

2020

September 30, 

Numerator: Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$

2,526,548

$

311,452

2021

2020

Numerator: Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

$

2,557,836

$

894,796

Denominator: Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding

 

10,788,175

 

10,974,721

10,788,918

10,881,382

Basic and diluted net gain (loss) per common share

$

0.23

$

0.03

Basic and diluted net gain per common share

$

0.24

$

0.08

NOTE 9 – OPERATING LEASES

We are subject to 2 non-cancelable operating leases for office space expiring March 31, 2022. These leases do not have significant lease escalations, holidays, concessions, leasehold improvements, or other build-out clauses. Further, the leases do not contain contingent rent provisions. The leases do not include options to renew.

Because our lease does not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate in determining the present value of the lease payments. The incremental borrowing rate represents an estimate of the interest rate we would incur at lease commencement to borrow an amount equal to the lease payments on a collateralized basis over the term of a lease. The weighted-average discount rate as of December 31, 2020 was 4.5% and the weighted-average remaining lease term is one year.

Under ASC 840, rent expense for office facilities for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021 and JuneSeptember 30, 2020 was $16,337$16,689 and $16,569,$16,562, respectively.

The components of our operating lease were as follows for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021:

Three Months

Six Months

Ended

Ended

    

June 30, 2021

    

June 30, 2021

Operating lease costs

$

4,779

$

9,558

Variable lease cost

 

4,125

 

8,603

Short-term lease cost

 

7,433

 

14,865

Total

$

16,337

$

33,026

Supplemental balance sheet information consisted of the following at June 30, 2021:

Operating Lease

    

Right-of-use assets

$

14,279

  

Operating Lease Liability

$

15,973

Less: short term portion

 

(15,973)

Long term portion

$

Three Months

Nine Months

Ended

Ended

    

September 30, 2021

    

September 30, 2021

Operating lease costs

$

4,779

$

14,337

Variable lease cost

 

4,478

 

13,082

Short-term lease cost

 

7,432

 

22,297

Total

$

16,689

$

49,716

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Supplemental balance sheet information consisted of the following at September 30, 2021:

Operating Lease

    

Right-of-use assets

$

9,661

  

Operating Lease Liability

$

10,843

Less: short term portion

 

(10,843)

Long term portion

$

Maturity analysis under lease agreements consisted of the following as of JuneSeptember 30, 2021:

    

Operating 

    

Operating 

Leases

Leases

2021

$

10,581

$

5,290

2022

 

5,449

 

5,449

Total lease payments

 

16,030

 

10,739

Less: interest

 

(57)

Plus: interest

 

104

Present value of lease liabilities

$

15,973

$

10,843

NOTE 10 – FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The following is a schedule of financial highlights for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2021 through 2017:

a

Six Months Ended June 30, 

 

Nine Months Ended June 30,

 

    

2021

    

2020

    

2019

    

2018

    

2017

 

    

2021

    

2020

    

2019

    

2018

    

2017

 

Per Share Data (1)

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Net asset value at beginning of period

$

1.08

 

0.91

 

1.02

 

0.87

 

0.77

$

1.08

 

0.91

 

1.02

 

0.87

 

0.77

Net investment income (loss)

 

0.04

 

0.01

 

(0.03)

 

(0.02)

 

(0.02)

Net investment gain (loss)

 

0.09

 

0.02

 

(0.05)

 

(0.04)

 

(0.04)

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

 

0.28

 

0.02

 

0.02

 

0.09

 

0.04

 

0.24

 

0.06

 

0.01

 

0.15

 

0.06

Provision for income taxes

 

(0.09)

 

0.00

 

0.00

 

0.00

 

0.00

 

(0.09)

 

0.00

 

0.00

 

0.00

 

0.00

Repurchase of common stock

 

0.00

 

0.02

 

0.00

 

0.00

 

0.00

 

0.00

 

0.02

 

0.00

 

0.00

 

0.04

Payment of common stock dividend

 

0.00

 

0.00

 

(0.05)

 

0.00

 

0.00

 

(0.10)

 

0.00

 

(0.05)

 

0.00

 

0.00

Net asset value at end of period

$

1.31

 

0.96

 

0.96

 

0.94

 

0.79

$

1.22

 

1.01

 

0.93

 

0.98

 

0.83

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Ratio / Supplemental Data

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Per share market value of investments at end of period

$

1.22

 

0.65

 

0.70

 

0.82

 

0.51

$

1.02

 

0.76

 

0.70

 

0.82

 

0.51

Shares outstanding at end of period

 

10,790,413

 

10,696,735

 

11,067,402

 

11,067,402

 

12,151,493

 

10,790,413

 

10,696,735

 

11,067,402

 

11,067,402

 

12,151,493

Average weighted shares outstanding for the period

 

10,788,175

 

10,974,721

 

11,067,402

 

11,067,402

 

12,151,493

 

10,788,918

 

10,881,382

 

11,067,402

 

11,067,402

 

12,151,493

Net assets at end of period

$

14,188,588

 

10,221,718

 

10,588,689

 

11,278,889

 

9,555,551

$

13,140,835

 

10,805,062

 

10,588,689

 

11,278,889

 

9,555,551

Average net assets (2)

$

13,073,718

 

10,025,622

 

12,304,975

 

9,955,674

 

9,504,851

$

13,090,497

 

10,220,482

 

12,304,975

 

9,955,674

 

9,504,851

Total investment return

 

21.30

%  

3.30

%  

(5.88)

%  

8.05

%  

2.60

%

 

22.22

%  

8.79

%  

(8.82)

%  

12.64

%  

2.60

%

Portfolio turnover rate (3)

 

75.65

%  

11.90

%  

7.11

%  

11.55

%  

11.87

%

 

124.55

%  

18.18

%  

7.11

%  

11.55

%  

11.87

%

Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets (3)

 

(11.72)

%  

(9.41)

%  

(7.70)

%  

(6.98)

%  

(7.38)

%

 

(10.31)

%  

(6.49)

%  

(7.70)

%  

(6.98)

%  

(7.38)

%

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (3)

 

6.88

%  

3.02

%  

(6.40)

%  

(5.53)

%  

(5.89)

%

 

9.87

%  

3.35

%  

(6.40)

%  

(5.53)

%  

(5.89)

%

Ratio of realized gains (losses) to average net assets (3)

 

61.92

%  

4.06

%  

57.36

%  

(12.79)

%  

16.51

%

 

40.81

%  

7.06

%  

57.36

%  

(12.79)

%  

16.51

%

(1)Per-share data was derived using the ending number of shares outstanding for the period.
(2)Based on the monthly average of net assets as of the beginning and end of each period presented.
(3)Ratios are annualized.

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NOTE 11 – General Uncertainty

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) a pandemic. As a result, economic uncertainties and market volatility have arisen which are likely tomay negatively impact our investment valuations and net increase or decrease in net assets resulting from operations. Other financial impacts could occur though such potential impact is difficult to determine at this time.

NOTE 12 – Subsequent Events

On August 2, 2021, Tailwind Real Estate, LLC pre-paid in full all of their obligations owing to us, including $3,000,000 of loan principal provided at March 31, 2021, and $18,500 of accrued but unpaid interest thereon.None

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ITEM 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) is intended to provide a reader of our financial statements with a narrative from the perspective of management on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and certain other factors that may affect our future results. In addition, unless expressly stated otherwise, the comparisons presented in this MD&A refer to the same period in the prior year. Our MD&A is presented in seven sections:

Overview
Investment Activity
Results of Operations
Financial Condition
Critical Accounting Estimates
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Forward Looking Statements

OVERVIEW

Mill City Ventures III, Ltd. was incorporated in the State of Minnesota on January 10, 2006. In this report, we generally refer to Mill City Ventures III, Ltd. in the first person “we.” On occasion, we refer to our company in the third person as “Mill City Ventures” or the “company.”

The principal specialty finance solutions we provide are high-interest short-term lending arrangements. On occasion, these lending arrangements involve us obtaining collateral as security for the borrower’s repayment of funds to us. In some circles, short-term high-interest collateralized lending is referred to as “hard-money lending.”

We believe we are generally able to charge high interest for our specialty finance solutions because (i) banks and other traditional providers of credit may have neither the expertise nor the infrastructure needed to evaluate creditworthiness and risks in a timeframe suitable for a potential borrower, preferring instead to process transactions and structures that present few novel issues or risks; and (ii) we will often be able to devote time and attention to transactions involving a smaller dollar amount than an institutional lender will view as worthwhile. These beliefs essentially explain why we refer to our business as “specialty finance”— financing that may involve structures that are unique, creative, and often bespoke; and that may involve dollar amounts that are not suitable for institutional lenders.

We generally provide specialty finance solutions that are short-term in nature. By this, we mean lending arrangements that mature or come due within nine months of the lending date. We view the provision of short-term finance as desirable for two principal reasons. First, short-term lending requires a potential borrower to identify for us a near-term source of repayment for the funds they borrow from us. This permits us to evaluate that source of repayment clearly and carefully, thus helping identify the potential risks involved in a particular transaction and how we may be able to include structural terms that mitigate these risks. Second, short-term lending permits us to avail ourselves of a court-recognized exception for treating promissory notes (evidencing a loan) as “investment securities” under federal securities law. In sum, this exception generally applies to promissory notes with short-term maturities of nine months. Our ability to avail ourselves of this exception, and to more generally structure our transactions in such a way as to avoid them being properly considered as “investment securities” under federal securities laws, is important to our ability to avoid once again becoming subject to regulation under the 1940 Act.

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Examples of the kinds of the specialty finance solutions we have considered or provided to date, and may continue to provide in the future, include:

Short-term secured loans for real estate development
Short-term unsecured loans (with an option to acquire collateral security) to a business
Short-term secured loans to a business for operating capital
Short-term secured loans to an individual owed a forthcoming tax refund

We intend to remain opportunistic, however, and may engage in transactions that involve other rights (such as stock, warrants or other equity-linked investments) or that are structured differently or uniquely.

Our principal sources of income are interest, dividends and other fees associated with lending such as origination fees, closing fees or exit fees. We may also receive reimbursement of legal costs associated with loan documentation. Our statement of operations also reflect increases and decreases in the carrying value of our asset and investments (i.e., unrealized appreciation and depreciation). Our principal expenses relate to operating expenses, the largest components of which are generally professional fees, payroll, occupancy, and insurance expenses.

Our MD&A should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, as well as our reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K and other publicly available information. All amounts herein are unaudited. In addition, the discussion of our results of operations and financial condition should be read in the context of this overview. Furthermore, we are including a full description of our business in this report.

INVESTMENT ACTIVITY

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we made $18,133,352 of investments and had $16,363,964 of sales and repayments, resulting in net investments at amortized cost of $10,562,451 at the end of the period.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, we made $7,655,802 of investments and had $1,858,011of sales and repayments, resulting in net investments at amortized cost of $8,309,325 at the end of the period.

Our investment composition by major class, based on fair value at September 30, 2021, was as follows:

    

Investments at

    

Percentage of

 

Fair Value

Fair Value

 

Short-term Non-banking Loans

$

9,635,333

 

87.1

%

Equity/Other

 

1,422,120

 

12.9

Total

$

11,057,453

 

100.0

%

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Our operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and September 30, 2021 were as follows:

For the Three Months Ended

For the Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

September 30, 

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

Investment Income:

$

755,601

$

287,034

$

1,977,992

$

755,469

Operating Expenses:

(239,582)

(180,946)

(1,023,596)

(500,248)

Net Investment Gain

$

516,019

$

106,088

$

954,396

$

255,221

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Investment Income

We generate revenue primarily in the form of interest income and capital gains, if any, on the debt instruments we own. We may also generate revenue from dividends and capital gains on equity investments we make, if any, or on warrants or other equity interests that we may acquire.  In some cases, the interest on our investments may accrue or be paid in the form of additional debt. The principal amount of the debt instruments, together with any accrued but unpaid interest thereon, will generally become due at the maturity date of those debt instruments.  We may also generate revenue in the form of commitment, origination, structuring, diligence, or consulting fees.  Any such fees will be recognized as earned.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, our total investment income was $755,601 and $1,977,992, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, our total investment income was $287,034 and $755,469, respectively.  The increase is due to the change in our business structure which now focuses on short-term non-bank lending.  Our loan portfolio generates interest income, with an average rate on the loans of 27%.

Professional Fees

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, we had $79,950 and $300,297 professional fees expense, respectively.  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, we had $58,719 and $133,016 professional fees expense, respectively. The increase is due to legal costs incurred to close on several new short-term banking loans. In 2020, we received a refund during the first quarter of $59,957 relating to certain audit expenses incurred during 2018 and 2019.

Net Realized Gain from Investments

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, we had $6,474,137 and $16,363,964, respectively, of sales of investments, resulting in $289,138 and $3,818,737, respectively, of realized gains. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, we had $665,187 and $1,858,011, respectively, of sales of investments, resulting in $335,440 and $535,164, respectively, of realized gains.

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, our investments had $774,169 and $1,204,319 of unrealized depreciation, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, our investments had $141,816 and $104,411 of unrealized appreciation, respectively.

Changes in Net Assets from Operations

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, we recorded a net increase in net assets from operations of $31,288 and $2,557,836, respectively.  Based on the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, our per-share net increase in net assets from operations was $0.00 and $0.24, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, we recorded a net increase in net assets from operations of $583,344 and $894,796, respectively.  Based on the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, our per-share net increase in net assets from operations was $0.05 and $0.08, respectively.

Cash Flows for the Nine months Ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

The level of cash flows used in or provided by operating activities is affected by the purchases of investments, redemptions and repayments of investments, among other factors. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, net cash used in operating activities was $1,306,775.  Cash flows used in operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 were primarily related to purchases of investments of $18,133,352, offset mostly by redemptions and repayments of investments totaling $16,363,964. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, net cash used in operating activities was $5,788,000.  Cash flows used in operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 were primarily related to purchases of investments of $7,655,802, offset mostly by redemptions and repayments of investments totaling $1,858,011.

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FINANCIAL CONDITION

As of September 30, 2021, we had cash of $3,594,508, a decrease of $1,846,071 from December 31, 2020.  The primary use of our existing funds and any funds raised in the future is expected to be for investments, cash distributions to our shareholders or for other general corporate purposes, including paying for operating expenses or debt service to the extent we borrow or issue senior securities.  Pending investment, our investments may consist of cash, cash equivalents, U.S. government securities or high-quality debt and loan securities maturing in one year or less from the time of investment.

To the extent our Board of Directors determines in the future, based on our financial condition and capital market conditions, that additional capital would allow us to take advantage of additional investment opportunities, we may seek to raise additional equity capital or to engage in borrowing.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

Our financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, or U.S. GAAP, which requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Critical accounting policies are those that require the application of management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often because of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain and that may change in subsequent periods.

In preparing the financial statements, management will make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. In preparing the financial statements, management also will utilize available information, including our past history, industry standards and the current economic environment, among other factors, in forming its estimates and judgments, giving due consideration to materiality. Actual results will almost certainly differ from these estimates. In addition, other companies may utilize different estimates, which may impact the comparability of our results of operations to those of companies in similar businesses. As our expected operating results occur, we will describe additional critical accounting policies in the notes to our financial statements. Our most critical accounting policies relate to the valuation of our investments and revenue recognition.  For more information, refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.

OFF-BALANCE-SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we did not engage in any off-balance sheet arrangements as described in Item 303(a)(4) of Regulation S-K.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Some of the statements made in this section of our report are forward-looking statements based on our management’s current expectations for our company.  These expectations involve assumptions and are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future financial performance, and can ordinarily be identified by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “intends,” “targets,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other similar words.  Important assumptions include our ability to identify and consummate new investments, achieve certain margins and levels of profitability, the availability of any needed additional capital, and the ability to maintain compliance with regulations applicable to us.  Some of the forward-looking statements contained in this report relate to, and are based our current assumptions regarding, the following:

our future operating results;
the success of our investments;
our relationships with third parties;

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the dependence of our success on the general economy and its impact on the industries in which we invest;
the ability of our portfolio companies to achieve their objectives;
our expected financings and investments;
our regulatory structure and tax treatment;
the adequacy of our cash resources and working capital; and
the timing of cash flows, if any, we receive from our investments.

The foregoing list is not exhaustive.  For a more complete summary of the risks and uncertainties facing our company and its business and relating to our forward-looking statements, please refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 10, 2021 (related to our year ended December 31, 2020) and in particular the section thereof entitled “Risk Factors.” Because of the significant uncertainties inherent in forward-looking statements pertaining to our company, the inclusion of those statements should not be regarded as a representation or warranty by us or any other person that our objectives, plans, expectations or projections that are contained in this filing will be achieved in any specified time frame, if ever. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this filing. The forward-looking statements made in this report relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made, and are excluded from the safe harbor protection provided by Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

ITEM 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance the objectives of the control system are met.

As of September 30, 2021, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded our disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of September 30, 2021.

There were no significant changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter covered by this report that materially affected, or were reasonably likely to materially affect such controls.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 6.    EXHIBITS

Exhibit 
Number

 

Description

3.1

 

Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 23, 2013)

3.2

 

Amended and Restated Bylaws of Mill City Ventures III, Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the registrant’s registration statement on Form 10-SB filed on January 29, 2008)

31.1

Section 302 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer

31.2

Section 302 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer

32.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

101.INS

*

Inline XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

101.SCH

*

Inline XBRL Schema Document

101.CAL

101.CAL

*

Inline XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

101.DEF

*

Inline XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

101.LAB

*

Inline XBRL Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE

101.PRE

*

Inline XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

104

104**

Cover Page Interactive Data File (Embedded within the Inline XBRL document and included in Exhibit)

*

Filed herewith

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SIGNATURES

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

 

MILL CITY VENTURES III, LTD.

 

 

Date: October 14,November 12, 2021

By:

/s/ Douglas M. Polinsky

 

 

DOUGLAS M. POLINSKY

 

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

Date: October 14,November 12, 2021

By:

/s/ Joseph A. Geraci, II

 

 

JOSEPH A. GERACI, II

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

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