Exhibit 99.3
PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC
Consolidated Financial Statements and
Independent Auditor’s Report
September 30, 2024 and 2023
Contents
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Independent Auditor’s Report | 1 |
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Financial Statements: | |
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Consolidated Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Members’ Equity as of September 30, 2024 and 2023 | 3 |
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Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 | 4 |
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Members’ Equity for the years ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 | 5 |
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 | 6 |
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Consolidated Schedules of Investments as of September 30, 2024 and 2023 | 7 |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | 11 |
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Independent Auditor’s Report
Member Designees’ Committee
PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC
Opinion
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC and its subsidiaries (the Fund), which comprise the consolidated statements of assets, liabilities, and members’ equity, including the consolidated schedule of investments, as of September 30, 2024 and 2023, the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in members’ equity and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements (collectively, the financial statements).
In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of September 30, 2024 and 2023, and the results of its operations, changes in members’ equity and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAS). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are required to be independent of the Fund and to meet our other ethical responsibilities, in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audit. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Responsibilities of Management for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and for the design, implementation and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Fund’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued or available to be issued.
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with GAAS will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Misstatements are considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in the aggregate, they would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user based on the financial statements.
In performing an audit in accordance with GAAS, we:
•Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.
•Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.
•Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund’s internal control. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.
•Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluate the overall presentation of the financial statements.
•Conclude whether, in our judgment, there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Fund’s ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time.
We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control-related matters that we identified during the audit.
/s/ RSM US LLP
New York, New York
November 25, 2024
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PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC | |
Consolidated Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Members' Equity | |
($ in thousands) | |
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| | September 30, 2024 | | | September 30, 2023 | |
Assets | | | | | | |
Investments at fair value (amortized cost—$1,036,305 and $810,737, respectively) | | $ | 1,031,225 | | | $ | 804,187 | |
Cash and cash equivalents (cost—$36,595 and $59,096, respectively) | | | 36,595 | | | | 59,096 | |
Interest receivable | | | 5,089 | | | | 5,248 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 372 | | | | 936 | |
Due from affiliates | | | 71 | | | | 3,296 | |
Total assets | | | 1,073,352 | | | | 872,763 | |
Liabilities | | | | | | |
2034 Asset-backed debt, net (par—$246,000 and $246,000, respectively) | | | 244,672 | | | | 244,284 | |
2035 Asset-backed debt, net (par—$246,000 and $246,000, respectively) | | | 244,118 | | | | 243,727 | |
Notes payable to members | | | 191,546 | | | | 169,131 | |
Credit facility payable | | | 247,600 | | | | 88,600 | |
Interest payable on credit facility and asset backed debt | | | 12,525 | | | | 10,421 | |
Distribution payable to members | | | 8,000 | | | | 7,250 | |
Payable for investments purchased | | | 7,314 | | | | 2,002 | |
Interest payable on notes to members | | | 4,372 | | | | 3,895 | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | 934 | | | | 835 | |
Total liabilities | | | 961,081 | | | | 770,145 | |
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 11) | | | | | | |
Members' equity | | | 112,271 | | | | 102,618 | |
Total liabilities and members' equity | | $ | 1,073,352 | | | $ | 872,763 | |
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SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC | |
Consolidated Statements of Operations | |
($ in thousands) | |
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| | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Investment income: | | | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 114,231 | | | $ | 88,280 | |
Other income | | | 1,023 | | | | 1,410 | |
Total investment income | | | 115,254 | | | | 89,690 | |
Expenses: | | | | | | |
Interest expense on credit facility and asset-backed debt | | | 54,405 | | | | 37,977 | |
Interest expense on notes to members | | | 24,861 | | | | 20,858 | |
Administration fees | | | 2,423 | | | | 2,027 | |
General and administrative expenses | | | 1,360 | | | | 1,090 | |
Total expenses | | | 83,049 | | | | 61,952 | |
Net investment income | | | 32,205 | | | | 27,738 | |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments: | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | (2,838 | ) | | | (498 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 1,462 | | | | 1,575 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (1,376 | ) | | | 1,077 | |
Net increase (decrease) in members' equity resulting from operations | | $ | 30,829 | | | $ | 28,815 | |
SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC | |
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Members’ Equity | |
($ in thousands) | |
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| | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Net change in members’ equity resulting from operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 32,205 | | | $ | 27,738 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | (2,838 | ) | | | (498 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 1,462 | | | | 1,575 | |
Net increase (decrease) in members’ equity resulting from operations | | | 30,829 | | | | 28,815 | |
Capital Transactions | | | | | | |
Capital contributions | | | 14,534 | | | | 15,341 | |
Distributions | | | (35,710 | ) | | | (26,000 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in members’ equity | | | 9,653 | | | | 18,156 | |
Members’ equity | | | | | | |
Beginning of year | | | 102,618 | | | | 84,462 | |
End of year | | $ | 112,271 | | | $ | 102,618 | |
SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC | |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | |
($ in thousands) | |
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| | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in members’ equity resulting from operations | | | $ | 30,829 | | | $ | 28,815 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in members’ equity resulting from operations to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: | | | | | | | |
Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments | | | | (1,462 | ) | | | (1,575 | ) |
Net realized (gain) loss on investments | | | | 2,838 | | | | 498 | |
Net accretion of discount and amortization of premium | | | | (3,560 | ) | | | (3,146 | ) |
Purchases of investments | | | | (396,119 | ) | | | (176,199 | ) |
Amortization of deferred financing costs | | | | 779 | | | | 460 | |
Payment-in-kind interest | | | | (1,645 | ) | | | (225 | ) |
Proceeds from disposition of investments | | | | 172,910 | | | | 106,568 | |
(Increase) Decrease in: | | | | | | | |
Receivable for investments sold | | | | — | | | | 3,870 | |
Interest receivable | | | | 159 | | | | (2,278 | ) |
Due from affiliate | | | | 3,225 | | | | (1,275 | ) |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | | 564 | | | | 437 | |
Increase (Decrease) in: | | | | | | | |
Payable for investments purchased | | | | 5,312 | | | | (35,656 | ) |
Interest payable on credit facility and asset backed debt | | | | 2,104 | | | | 5,745 | |
Interest payable on notes to members | | | | 477 | | | | 1,192 | |
Accrued expenses | | | | 99 | | | | 14 | |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | | | (183,490 | ) | | | (72,755 | ) |
Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | | | |
Members’ capital contributions | | | | 14,534 | | | | 15,341 | |
Notes issued to members | | | | 22,415 | | | | 23,659 | |
Distribution paid to members | | | | (34,960 | ) | | | (22,750 | ) |
Proceeds from 2035 Asset Backed Debt issued | | | | — | | | | 246,000 | |
Discount on 2035 Asset Backed Debt issued | | | | — | | | | (2,344 | ) |
Borrowings under credit facility | | | | 218,000 | | | | 89,000 | |
Repayments under credit facility | | | | (59,000 | ) | | | (258,000 | ) |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | | | | 160,989 | | | | 90,906 | |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | | | | (22,501 | ) | | | 18,151 | |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year | | | | 59,096 | | | | 40,945 | |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year | | | | 36,595 | | | | 59,096 | |
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | | | | | | | |
Interest paid on notes to members | | | $ | 24,384 | | | $ | 19,666 | |
Interest paid on credit facility and asset backed debt | | | $ | 52,301 | | | $ | 32,232 | |
Non-Cash Operating and Financing activity: | | | | | | | |
Non-Cash exchanges and conversions | | | $ | 15,878 | | | $ | — | |
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PennantPark Senior Loan Fund LLC | |
Consolidated Schedule of Investments | |
September 30, 2024 | |
($ in thousands) | |
Issuer Name 3,4 | | Maturity | | | Industry | | Current Coupon | | | Basis Point Spread Above Index 1 | | | Par/Shares | | | Cost | | | Fair Value 2 | |
First Lien Secured Debt - 916.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A1 Garage Merger Sub, LLC | | 12/22/28 | | | Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services | | | 10.95 | % | | SOFR+610 | | | | 14,738 | | | $ | 14,504 | | | $ | 14,738 | |
ACP Avenu Buyer, LLC | | 10/02/29 | | | Business Services | | | 10.57 | % | | SOFR+525 | | | | 7,667 | | | | 7,526 | | | | 7,418 | |
ACP Falcon Buyer, Inc. | | 08/01/29 | | | Business Services | | | 10.83 | % | | SOFR+550 | | | | 15,351 | | | | 15,067 | | | | 15,412 | |
Ad.net Acquisition, LLC | | 05/07/26 | | | Media | | | 11.28 | % | | SOFR+626 | | | | 4,838 | | | | 4,838 | | | | 4,838 | |
Aeronix, Inc. - Term Loan | | 12/18/28 | | | Aerospace and Defense | | | 9.85 | % | | SOFR+525 | | | | 14,888 | | | | 14,700 | | | | 14,888 | |
AFC - Dell Holding Corp. | | 04/09/27 | | | Distribution | | | 10.49 | % | | SOFR+550 | | | | 7,131 | | | | 7,059 | | | | 7,059 | |
Alpine Acquisition Corp II | | 11/30/26 | | | Containers, Packaging and Glass | | | 11.30 | % | | SOFR+610 | | | | 14,687 | | | | 14,459 | | | | 14,100 | |
Amsive Holding Corporation (f/k/a Vision Purchaser Corporation) | | 06/10/25 | | | Media | | | 10.75 | % | | SOFR+650 | | | | 13,813 | | | | 13,769 | | | | 13,675 | |
Anteriad Holdings Inc (fka MeritDirect) | | 06/30/26 | | | Media | | | 10.50 | % | | SOFR+590 | | | | 14,714 | | | | 14,638 | | | | 14,714 | |
Applied Technical Services, LLC | | 12/29/26 | | | Environmental Services | | | 10.50 | % | | SOFR+590 | | | | 14,522 | | | | 14,389 | | | | 14,304 | |
Arcfield Acquisition Corp. | | 08/03/29 | | | Aerospace and Defense | | | 11.56 | % | | SOFR+625 | | | | 21,574 | | | | 21,270 | | | | 21,466 | |
Beacon Behavioral Support Services, LLC | | 06/21/29 | | | Healthcare, Education and Childcare | | | 9.92 | % | | SOFR+525 | | | | 14,963 | | | | 14,750 | | | | 14,738 | |
Beta Plus Technologies, Inc. | | 07/01/29 | | | Business Services | | | 10.35 | % | | SOFR+575 | | | | 14,700 | | | | 14,486 | | | | 14,259 | |
Big Top Holdings, LLC | | 02/28/30 | | | Manufacturing / Basic Industries | | | 11.18 | % | | SOFR+625 | | | | 6,965 | | | | 6,852 | | | | 6,965 | |
Bioderm, Inc. | | 01/31/28 | | | Healthcare, Education and Childcare | | | 11.84 | % | | SOFR+650 | | | | 8,887 | | | | 8,795 | | | | 8,776 | |
Blackhawk Industrial Distribution, Inc. | | 09/17/26 | | | Distribution | | | 10.92 | % | | SOFR+640 | | | | 20,504 | | | | 20,245 | | | | 20,152 | |
BlueHalo Global Holdings, LLC | | 10/31/25 | | | Aerospace and Defense | | | 10.70 | % | | SOFR+600 | | | | 13,292 | | | | 13,218 | | | | 13,026 | |
Broder Bros., Co. | | 12/04/25 | | | Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products | | | 10.97 | % | | SOFR+611 | | | | 9,374 | | | | 9,374 | | | | 9,374 | |
Burgess Point Purchaser Corporation | | 07/25/29 | | | Auto Sector | | | 10.20 | % | | SOFR+535 | | | | 4,874 | | | | 4,625 | | | | 4,585 | |
Carisk Buyer, Inc. | | 11/30/29 | | | Healthcare, Education and Childcare | | | 10.35 | % | | SOFR+575 | | | | 5,473 | | | | 5,400 | | | | 5,390 | |
Carnegie Dartlet, LLC | | 02/07/30 | | | Education | | | 10.35 | % | | SOFR+550 | | | | 9,950 | | | | 9,810 | | | | 9,801 | |
Cartessa Aesthetics, LLC | | 06/14/28 | | | Distribution | | | 10.35 | % | | SOFR+575 | | | | 17,106 | | | | 16,879 | | | | 17,106 | |
CF512, Inc. | | 08/20/26 | | | Media | | | 11.21 | % | | SOFR+619 | | | | 2,891 | | | | 2,876 | | | | 2,848 | |
Connatix Buyer, Inc. | | 07/13/27 | | | Media | | | 10.53 | % | | SOFR+561 | | | | 8,716 | | | | 8,702 | | | | 8,716 | |
Crane 1 Services, Inc. | | 08/16/27 | | | Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services | | | 10.71 | % | | SOFR+586 | | | | 2,549 | | | | 2,529 | | | | 2,530 | |
Dr. Squatch, LLC | | 08/31/27 | | | Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products | | | 9.95 | % | | SOFR+535 | | | | 22,993 | | | | 22,842 | | | | 22,993 | |
DRI Holding Inc. | | 12/21/28 | | | Media | | | 10.20 | % | | SOFR+535 | | | | 5,830 | | | | 5,423 | | | | 5,626 | |
DRS Holdings III, Inc. | | 11/03/25 | | | Consumer Products | | | 11.20 | % | | SOFR+635 | | | | 13,777 | | | | 13,760 | | | | 13,667 | |
Dynata, LLC - First Out Term Loan | | 07/15/28 | | | Business Services | | | 10.38 | % | | SOFR+526 | | | | 1,588 | | | | 1,476 | | | | 1,586 | |
Dynata, LLC - Last Out Term Loan | | 10/15/28 | | | Business Services | | | 10.88 | % | | SOFR+576 | | | | 9,768 | | | | 9,768 | | | | 8,993 | |
EDS Buyer, LLC | | 01/10/29 | | | Aerospace and Defense | | | 10.35 | % | | SOFR+575 | | | | 11,144 | | | | 11,013 | | | | 10,977 | |
ETE Intermediate II, LLC | | 05/29/29 | | | Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services | | | 11.56 | % | | SOFR+650 | | | | 12,249 | | | | 12,049 | | | | 12,249 | |
Eval Home Health Solutions Intermediate, LLC | | 05/10/30 | | | Healthcare, Education and Childcare | | | 10.85 | % | | SOFR+575 | | | | 7,396 | | | | 7,293 | | | | 7,322 | |
Exigo Intermediate II, LLC | | 03/15/27 | | | Business Services | | | 11.20 | % | | SOFR+635 | | | | 9,651 | | | | 9,556 | | | | 9,603 | |
Fairbanks Morse Defense | | 06/17/28 | | | Aerospace and Defense | | | 9.74 | % | | SOFR+450 | | | | 3,491 | | | | 3,417 | | | | 3,495 | |
Five Star Buyer, Inc. | | 02/23/28 | | | Hotels, Motels, Inns and Gaming | | | 12.21 | % | | SOFR+710 | | | | 4,241 | | | | 4,175 | | | | 4,241 | |
Global Holdings InterCo LLC | | 03/16/26 | | | Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | | | 11.43 | % | | SOFR+615 | | | | 6,952 | | | | 6,940 | | | | 6,605 | |
Graffiti Buyer, Inc. | | 08/10/27 | | | Distribution | | | 10.45 | % | | SOFR+560 | | | | 3,118 | | | | 3,081 | | | | 3,087 | |
Hancock Roofing and Construction L.L.C. | | 12/31/26 | | | Insurance | | | 10.20 | % | | SOFR+560 | | | | 6,146 | | | | 6,146 | | | | 6,023 | |
HEC Purchaser Corp. | | 06/17/29 | | | Healthcare, Education and Childcare | | | 9.75 | % | | SOFR+550 | | | | 7,980 | | | | 7,887 | | | | 7,924 | |
Hills Distribution, Inc | | 11/08/29 | | | Distribution | | | 11.11 | % | | SOFR+600 | | | | 14,292 | | | | 14,106 | | | | 14,149 | |
HV Watterson Holdings, LLC | | 12/17/26 | | | Business Services | | 12.00% (PIK 4.0%) | | | | | | | 15,144 | | | | 15,019 | | | | 13,887 | |
HW Holdco, LLC | | 05/10/26 | | | Media | | | 11.04 | % | | SOFR+590 | | | | 18,355 | | | | 18,296 | | | | 18,355 | |
IG Investments Holdings, LLC | | 09/22/28 | | | Business Services | | | 11.35 | % | | SOFR+610 | | | | 4,383 | | | | 4,322 | | | | 4,339 | |
Imagine Acquisitionco, LLC | | 11/15/27 | | | Business Services | | | 10.20 | % | | SOFR+510 | | | | 5,509 | | | | 5,440 | | | | 5,481 | |
Infinity Home Services Holdco, Inc. | | 12/28/28 | | | Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services | | | 11.49 | % | | SOFR+685 | | | | 13,890 | | | | 13,730 | | | | 14,029 | |
Infolinks Media Buyco, LLC | | 11/01/26 | | | Media | | | 10.10 | % | | SOFR+550 | | | | 12,286 | | | | 12,214 | | | | 12,194 | |
Inventus Power, Inc. | | 06/30/25 | | | Consumer Products | | | 12.46 | % | | SOFR+761 | | | | 13,101 | | | | 12,980 | | | | 12,905 | |
Kinetic Purchaser, LLC | | 11/10/27 | | | Consumer Products | | | 10.75 | % | | SOFR+615 | | | | 13,701 | | | | 13,520 | | | | 13,701 | |
LAV Gear Holdings, Inc. | | 10/31/25 | | | Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures, Entertainment | | | 11.66 | % | | SOFR+640 | | | | 4,613 | | | | 4,601 | | | | 4,530 | |
Lash OpCo, LLC | | 02/18/27 | | | Consumer Products | | 12.94% (PIK 5.10%) | | | SOFR+785 | | | | 20,447 | | | | 20,338 | | | | 20,243 | |
Lightspeed Buyer Inc. | | 02/03/26 | | | Healthcare, Education and Childcare | | | 10.20 | % | | SOFR+535 | | | | 14,267 | | | | 14,170 | | | | 14,267 | |
LJ Avalon Holdings, LLC | | 01/31/30 | | | Environmental Services | | | 10.48 | % | | SOFR+525 | | | | 6,255 | | | | 6,151 | | | | 6,255 | |
MAG DS Corp. | | 04/01/27 | | | Aerospace and Defense | | | 10.20 | % | | SOFR+550 | | | | 8,266 | | | | 7,890 | | | | 7,770 | |
Magenta Buyer, LLC -First out | | 07/31/28 | | | Software | | | 12.13 | % | | SOFR+701 | | | | 450 | | | | 450 | | | | 425 | |
Magenta Buyer, LLC -Second out | | 07/31/28 | | | Software | | | 12.38 | % | | SOFR+801 | | | | 569 | | | | 569 | | | | 390 | |
Magenta Buyer, LLC -Third out | | 07/31/28 | | | Software | | | 11.63 | % | | SOFR+726 | | | | 2,109 | | | | 2,109 | | | | 617 | |
MBS Holdings, Inc. | | 04/16/27 | | | Telecommunications | | | 10.67 | % | | SOFR+585 | | | | 8,330 | | | | 8,256 | | | | 8,338 | |
Meadowlark Acquirer, LLC | | 12/10/27 | | | Business Services | | | 10.50 | % | | SOFR+590 | | | | 2,923 | | | | 2,884 | | | | 2,850 | |
Medina Health, LLC | | 10/20/28 | | | Healthcare, Education and Childcare | | | 10.85 | % | | SOFR+625 | | | | 14,912 | | | | 14,765 | | | | 14,912 | |
Megawatt Acquisitionco, Inc. | | 03/01/30 | | | Business Services | | | 9.85 | % | | SOFR+525 | | | | 7,960 | | | | 7,851 | | | | 7,514 | |
MOREgroup Holdings, LLC | | 01/16/30 | | | Business Services | | | 10.35 | % | | SOFR+575 | | | | 12,450 | | | | 12,303 | | | | 12,263 | |
Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. | | 10/01/27 | | | Distribution | | | 9.77 | % | | SOFR+515 | | | | 5,912 | | | | 5,822 | | | | 5,912 | |
NBH Group LLC | | 08/19/26 | | | Healthcare, Education and Childcare | | | 11.19 | % | | SOFR+585 | | | | 7,353 | | | | 7,311 | | | | 7,133 | |
NORA Acquisition, LLC | | 08/31/29 | | | Healthcare, Education and Childcare | | | 10.95 | % | | SOFR+635 | | | | 14,850 | | | | 14,597 | | | | 14,850 | |
Omnia Exterior Solutions, LLC | | 12/29/29 | | | Diversified Conglomerate Service | | | 10.01 | % | | SOFR+550 | | | | 9,768 | | | | 9,650 | | | | 9,622 | |
One Stop Mailing, LLC | | 05/07/27 | | | Transportation | | | 11.21 | % | | SOFR+636 | | | | 8,380 | | | | 8,256 | | | | 8,380 | |
Owl Acquisition, LLC | | 02/04/28 | | | Education | | | 10.20 | % | | SOFR+535 | | | | 3,893 | | | | 3,811 | | | | 3,825 | |
Ox Two, LLC (New Issue) | | 05/18/26 | | | Distribution | | | 11.12 | % | | SOFR+651 | | | | 9,340 | | | | 9,307 | | | | 9,340 | |
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PennantPark Senior Loan Fund LLC | |
Consolidated Schedule of Investments | |
September 30, 2024 | |
($ in thousands) | |
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Issuer Name 3,4 | | Maturity | | | Industry | | Current Coupon | | | Basis Point Spread Above Index 1 | | | Par/Shares | | | Cost | | | Fair Value 2 | |
Pacific Purchaser, LLC | | 10/02/28 | | | Business Services | | | 11.51 | % | | SOFR+600 | | | | 12,903 | | | $ | 12,682 | | | $ | 12,877 | |
PCS Midco, Inc. | | 03/01/30 | | | Financial Services | | | 10.81 | % | | SOFR+575 | | | | 5,812 | | | | 5,735 | | | | 5,812 | |
PL Acquisitionco, LLC | | 11/09/27 | | | Retail | | 11.99% (PIK 3.5%) | | | SOFR+725 | | | | 8,193 | | | | 8,100 | | | | 6,554 | |
Quantic Electronics, LLC | | 11/19/26 | | | Aerospace and Defense | | | 10.95 | % | | SOFR+635 | | | | 3,280 | | | | 3,245 | | | | 3,263 | |
RTIC Subsidiary Holdings, LLC | | 05/03/29 | | | Consumer Products | | | 10.35 | % | | SOFR+575 | | | | 19,950 | | | | 19,673 | | | | 19,551 | |
Radius Aerospace, Inc. | | 03/31/25 | | | Aerospace and Defense | | | 10.75 | % | | SOFR+575 | | | | 12,565 | | | | 12,543 | | | | 12,313 | |
Rancho Health MSO, Inc. | | 12/18/25 | | | Healthcare, Education and Childcare | | | 10.85 | % | | SOFR+560 | | | | 5,530 | | | | 5,530 | | | | 5,530 | |
Reception Purchaser, LLC | | 04/28/28 | | | Transportation | | | 25.00 | % | | SOFR+615 | | | | 4,937 | | | | 4,888 | | | | 3,703 | |
Recteq, LLC | | 01/29/26 | | | Consumer Products | | | 11.75 | % | | SOFR+715 | | | | 9,650 | | | | 9,592 | | | | 9,554 | |
Riverpoint Medical, LLC | | 06/21/25 | | | Healthcare, Education and Childcare | | | 9.85 | % | | SOFR+525 | | | | 3,932 | | | | 3,919 | | | | 3,936 | |
Rural Sourcing Holdings, Inc. (HPA SPQ Merger Sub, Inc.) | | 06/16/29 | | | Professional Services | | | 10.74 | % | | SOFR+575 | | | | 4,336 | | | | 4,268 | | | | 4,282 | |
S101 Holdings Inc. | | 12/29/26 | | | Electronics | | | 11.48 | % | | SOFR+615 | | | | 6,467 | | | | 6,387 | | | | 6,402 | |
Sales Benchmark Index LLC | | 01/03/25 | | | Business Services | | | 10.80 | % | | SOFR+620 | | | | 6,676 | | | | 6,668 | | | | 6,676 | |
Sargent & Greenleaf Inc. | | 12/20/24 | | | Electronics | | 12.45% (PIK 1.00%) | | | SOFR+760 | | | | 4,634 | | | | 4,634 | | | | 4,634 | |
Seaway Buyer, LLC | | 06/13/29 | | | Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber | | | 10.75 | % | | SOFR+615 | | | | 14,700 | | | | 14,510 | | | | 14,186 | |
Sigma Defense Systems, LLC | | 12/18/27 | | | Telecommunications | | | 11.50 | % | | SOFR+690 | | | | 14,621 | | | | 14,465 | | | | 14,475 | |
Simplicity Financial Marketing Group Holdings, Inc | | 12/02/26 | | | Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | | | 11.38 | % | | SOFR+640 | | | | 11,359 | | | | 11,207 | | | | 11,472 | |
Skopima Consilio Parent, LLC | | 05/17/28 | | | Business Services | | | 9.46 | % | | SOFR+461 | | | | 1,290 | | | | 1,269 | | | | 1,289 | |
Smartronix, LLC | | 11/23/28 | | | Aerospace and Defense | | | 10.35 | % | | SOFR+610 | | | | 25,078 | | | | 24,798 | | | | 25,073 | |
Solutionreach, Inc. | | 07/17/25 | | | Communications | | | 12.40 | % | | SOFR+715 | | | | 9,239 | | | | 9,216 | | | | 9,239 | |
SpendMend Holdings, LLC | | 03/01/28 | | | Business Services | | | 10.26 | % | | SOFR+565 | | | | 9,510 | | | | 9,302 | | | | 9,510 | |
Summit Behavioral Healthcare, LLC | | 11/24/28 | | | Healthcare, Education and Childcare | | | 9.31 | % | | SOFR+425 | | | | 3,554 | | | | 3,398 | | | | 3,305 | |
System Planning and Analysis, Inc. (f/k/a Management Consulting & Research, LLC) | | 08/16/27 | | | Aerospace and Defense | | | 10.26 | % | | SOFR+500 | | | | 15,803 | | | | 15,600 | | | | 15,772 | |
TCG 3.0 Jogger Acquisitionco, Inc. | | 01/23/29 | | | Media | | | 11.10 | % | | SOFR+650 | | | | 9,950 | | | | 9,800 | | | | 9,851 | |
TPC US Parent, LLC | | 11/24/25 | | | Food | | | 10.98 | % | | SOFR+565 | | | | 11,392 | | | | 11,330 | | | | 11,392 | |
TWS Acquisition Corporation | | 06/06/25 | | | Education | | | 11.33 | % | | SOFR+640 | | | | 1,568 | | | | 1,567 | | | | 1,568 | |
Team Services Group, LLC | | 11/24/28 | | | Healthcare, Education and Childcare | | | 9.95 | % | | SOFR+510 | | | | 9,661 | | | | 9,462 | | | | 9,537 | |
Teneo Holdings LLC | | 03/13/31 | | | Business Services | | | 9.60 | % | | SOFR+475 | | | | 2,985 | | | | 2,955 | | | | 2,994 | |
The Bluebird Group LLC | | 07/27/26 | | | Business Services | | | 11.25 | % | | SOFR+665 | | | | 14,445 | | | | 14,404 | | | | 14,445 | |
The Vertex Companies, LLC | | 08/31/27 | | | Business Services | | | 10.99 | % | | SOFR+610 | | | | 7,611 | | | | 7,536 | | | | 7,611 | |
Transgo, LLC | | 12/29/28 | | | Auto Sector | | | 10.60 | % | | SOFR+575 | | | | 14,479 | | | | 14,282 | | | | 14,479 | |
Tyto Athene, LLC | | 04/03/28 | | | Aerospace and Defense | | | 10.23 | % | | SOFR+490 | | | | 11,393 | | | | 11,306 | | | | 11,165 | |
Urology Management Holdings, Inc. | | 06/15/26 | | | Healthcare, Education and Childcare | | | 11.46 | % | | SOFR+550 | | | | 10,928 | | | | 10,836 | | | | 10,819 | |
Watchtower Buyer, LLC | | 12/01/29 | | | Consumer Products | | | 10.60 | % | | SOFR+600 | | | | 13,942 | | | | 13,769 | | | | 13,803 | |
Wildcat Buyerco, Inc. | | 02/27/27 | | | Electronics | | | 10.60 | % | | SOFR+575 | | | | 19,256 | | | | 19,126 | | | | 19,256 | |
Zips Car Wash, LLC | | 12/31/24 | | | Business Services | | 12.46% (PIK 1.5%) | | | SOFR+740 | | | | 19,687 | | | | 19,648 | | | | 18,801 | |
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Total First Lien Secured Debt | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,033,954 | | | | 1,028,874 | |
Equity Security - 2.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dynata, LLC - Common Equity | | | — | | | Business Services | | | — | | | | — | | | | 134 | | | | 2,351 | | | | 2,351 | |
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Total Investments - 918.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,036,305 | | | | 1,031,225 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents - 32.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BlackRock Federal FD Institutional 30 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 36,595 | | | | 36,595 | |
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 36,595 | | | | 36,595 | |
Total Investments and Cash Equivalents - 951.1)% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,072,900 | | | $ | 1,067,820 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (851.1)% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (955,549 | ) |
Members' Equity—100.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 112,271 | |
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1 Represents floating rate instruments that accrue interest at a predetermined spread relative to an index, typically the applicable Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("S" or "SOFR"). The spread may change based on the type of rate used. The terms in the Schedule of Investments disclose the actual interest rate in effect as of the reporting period. SOFR loans are typically indexed to a 30-day, | |
60-day, 90-day or 180-day SOFR rate (1M S, 2M S, 3M S, or 6M S, respectively), at the borrower’s option. All securities are subject to the SOFR floor where a spread is provided, unless noted. The spread provided includes PIK interest and other fee rates, if any. | |
2 Valued based on PSLF's accounting policy . | |
3 All investments are in US Companies unless noted otherwise | |
4 The securities are, 1) pledged as collateral under the BNP Credit Facility and held through Funding I; or, 2) securing the 2034 Asset-Backed Debt and held through PennantPark CLO IV, LLC; or, 3) securing the 2035 Asset-Backed Debt held through PennantPark CLO VII, LLC | |
SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC | |
Consolidated Schedule of Investments | |
September 30, 2023 | |
($ In thousands) | |
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Issuer Name 4,5 | | Maturity | | Industry | | Current Coupon | | | Basis Point Spread Above Index 1 | | Par | | | Cost | | | Fair Value 2 | |
First Lien Secured Debt - 783.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A1 Garage Merger Sub, LLC | | 12/22/2028 | | Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services | | | 11.84 | % | | SOFR+660 | | | 14,925 | | | $ | 14,668 | | | $ | 14,850 | |
Ad.net Acquisition, LLC | | 5/7/2026 | | Media | | | 11.65 | % | | SOFR+600 | | | 4,888 | | | | 4,888 | | | | 4,863 | |
Alpine Acquisition Corp II | | 11/30/2026 | | Containers, Packaging and Glass | | | 11.26 | % | | SOFR+600 | | | 14,837 | | | | 14,528 | | | | 14,244 | |
Amsive Holding Corporation (f/k/a Vision Purchaser Corporation) | | 6/10/2025 | | Media | | | 11.79 | % | | SOFR+640 | | | 13,958 | | | | 13,869 | | | | 13,749 | |
Anteriad, LLC (f/k/a MeritDirect, LLC) | | 5/23/2024 | | Media | | | 12.04 | % | | SOFR+665 | | | 14,354 | | | | 14,319 | | | | 14,103 | |
Any Hour Services | | 7/21/2027 | | Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services | | | 11.22 | % | | SOFR+585 | | | 10,882 | | | | 10,847 | | | | 10,665 | |
Apex Service Partners, LLC | | 7/31/2025 | | Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services | | | 10.52 | % | | SOFR+525 | | | 6,424 | | | | 6,380 | | | | 6,408 | |
Apex Service Partners, LLC Term Loan B | | 7/31/2025 | | Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services | | | 11.11 | % | | SOFR+550 | | | 3,316 | | | | 3,299 | | | | 3,308 | |
Apex Service Partners, LLC - Term Loan C | | 7/31/2025 | | Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services | | | 10.76 | % | | SOFR+525 | | | 7,531 | | | | 7,531 | | | | 7,512 | |
Applied Technical Services, LLC | | 12/29/2026 | | Environmental Services | | | 11.51 | % | | SOFR+615 | | | 11,394 | | | | 11,271 | | | | 11,166 | |
Applied Technical Services, LLC - Unfunded Term Loan (3) | | 12/29/2026 | | Environmental Services | | | | | | | | 513 | | | | - | | | | (5 | ) |
Arcfield Acquisition Corp. | | 8/3/2029 | | Aerospace and Defense | | | 11.62 | % | | SOFR+625 | | | 11,820 | | | | 11,642 | | | | 11,702 | |
Beta Plus Technologies, Inc. | | 7/1/2029 | | Business Services | | | 11.14 | % | | SOFR+575 | | | 14,850 | | | | 14,604 | | | | 13,811 | |
Bioderm, Inc. | | 1/31/2028 | | Healthcare, Education and Childcare | | | 11.83 | % | | SOFR+650 | | | 8,978 | | | | 8,874 | | | | 8,933 | |
Blackhawk Industrial Distribution, Inc. | | 9/17/2024 | | Distribution | | | 11.79 | % | | SOFR+640 | | | 17,823 | | | | 17,588 | | | | 17,556 | |
Broder Bros., Co. | | 12/4/2025 | | Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products | | | 11.50 | % | | SOFR+626 | | | 9,683 | | | | 9,683 | | | | 9,683 | |
Burgess Point Purchaser Corporation | | 9/26/2029 | | Auto Sector | | | 10.67 | % | | SOFR+532 | | | 893 | | | | 836 | | | | 841 | |
Cartessa Aesthetics, LLC | | 6/14/2028 | | Distribution | | | 11.39 | % | | SOFR+600 | | | 17,281 | | | | 17,013 | | | | 17,281 | |
CF512, Inc. | | 8/20/2026 | | Media | | | 11.60 | % | | SOFR+600 | | | 2,921 | | | | 2,901 | | | | 2,862 | |
Connatix Buyer, Inc. | | 7/13/2027 | | Media | | | 11.16 | % | | SOFR+550 | | | 8,808 | | | | 8,792 | | | | 8,500 | |
Crane 1 Services, Inc. | | 8/16/2027 | | Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services | | | 10.90 | % | | SOFR+551 | | | 2,575 | | | | 2,550 | | | | 2,562 | |
Dr. Squatch, LLC | | 8/31/2027 | | Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products | | | 11.24 | % | | SOFR+585 | | | 10,882 | | | | 10,834 | | | | 10,882 | |
DRI Holding Inc. | | 12/21/2028 | | Media | | | 10.67 | % | | SOFR+525 | | | 4,382 | | | | 3,959 | | | | 3,993 | |
DRS Holdings III, Inc. | | 11/3/2025 | | Consumer Products | | | 11.77 | % | | SOFR+640 | | | 14,395 | | | | 14,345 | | | | 14,222 | |
Duraco Specialty Tapes LLC | | 6/30/2024 | | Manufacturing / Basic Industries | | | 11.93 | % | | SOFR+650 | | | 8,635 | | | | 8,561 | | | | 8,505 | |
EDS Buyer, LLC | | 1/10/2029 | | Aerospace and Defense | | | 11.64 | % | | SOFR+625 | | | 6,219 | | | | 6,148 | | | | 6,125 | |
Electro Rent Corporation | | 1/17/2024 | | Electronics | | | 10.93 | % | | SOFR+550 | | | 3,712 | | | | 3,665 | | | | 3,632 | |
ETE Intermediate II, LLC | | 5/29/2029 | | Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services | | | 11.89 | % | | SOFR+650 | | | 12,404 | | | | 12,171 | | | | 12,193 | |
Exigo Intermediate II, LLC | | 3/15/2027 | | Business Services | | | 11.17 | % | | SOFR+585 | | | 9,750 | | | | 9,637 | | | | 9,555 | |
Fairbanks Morse Defense | | 6/17/2028 | | Aerospace and Defense | | | 10.40 | % | | SOFR+475 | | | 1,518 | | | | 1,470 | | | | 1,506 | |
Five Star Buyer, Inc. | | 2/23/2028 | | Hotels, Motels, Inns and Gaming | | | 12.43 | % | | SOFR+710 | | | 4,373 | | | | 4,291 | | | | 4,307 | |
Global Holdings InterCo LLC | | 3/16/2026 | | Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | | | 11.96 | % | | SOFR+660 | | | 7,027 | | | | 7,008 | | | | 6,676 | |
Graffiti Buyer, Inc. | | 8/10/2027 | | Distribution | | | 10.99 | % | | SOFR+560 | | | 1,954 | | | | 1,925 | | | | 1,935 | |
Hancock Roofing and Construction L.L.C. | | 12/31/2026 | | Insurance | | | 10.93 | % | | SOFR+550 | | | 6,423 | | | | 6,423 | | | | 6,262 | |
Holdco Sands Intermediate, LLC | | 11/23/2028 | | Aerospace and Defense | | | 11.32 | % | | SOFR+585 | | | 19,717 | | | | 19,388 | | | | 19,717 | |
HV Watterson Holdings, LLC | | 12/17/2026 | | Business Services | | | 11.79 | % | | SOFR+625 | | | 15,140 | | | | 14,974 | | | | 15,110 | |
HW Holdco, LLC | | 12/10/2024 | | Media | | | 11.70 | % | | SOFR+640 | | | 14,250 | | | | 14,171 | | | | 14,036 | |
IG Investments Holdings, LLC | | 9/22/2028 | | Business Services | | | 11.45 | % | | SOFR+610 | | | 4,428 | | | | 4,355 | | | | 4,362 | |
Imagine Acquisitionco, LLC | | 11/15/2027 | | Business Services | | | 10.72 | % | | SOFR+535 | | | 5,565 | | | | 5,481 | | | | 5,482 | |
Inception Fertility Ventures, LLC | | 12/31/2024 | | Healthcare, Education and Childcare | | | 12.50 | % | | SOFR+715 | | | 19,737 | | | | 19,410 | | | | 19,737 | |
Infinity Home Services Holdco, Inc. | | 12/28/2028 | | Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services | | | 12.24 | % | | SOFR+685 | | | 11,053 | | | | 10,867 | | | | 11,053 | |
Infolinks Media Buyco, LLC | | 11/1/2026 | | Media | | | 11.17 | % | | SOFR+585 | | | 6,364 | | | | 6,364 | | | | 6,364 | |
Integrity Marketing Acquisition, LLC | | 8/27/2026 | | Insurance | | | 11.57 | % | | SOFR+615 | | | 19,701 | | | | 19,639 | | | | 19,504 | |
K2 Pure Solutions NoCal, L.P. | | 12/20/2023 | | Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber | | | 13.42 | % | | SOFR+810 | | | 12,061 | | | | 12,040 | | | | 12,061 | |
Kinetic Purchaser, LLC | | 11/10/2027 | | Consumer Products | | | 11.54 | % | | SOFR+615 | | | 16,920 | | | | 16,641 | | | | 16,666 | |
LAV Gear Holdings, Inc. | | 10/31/2024 | | Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures, Entertainment | | | 11.46 | % | | SOFR+625 | | | 4,658 | | | | 4,631 | | | | 4,603 | |
Lash OpCo, LLC | | 2/18/2027 | | Consumer Products | | | 12.13 | % | | SOFR+700 | | | 19,723 | | | | 19,565 | | | | 19,526 | |
Lightspeed Buyer Inc. | | 2/3/2026 | | Healthcare, Education and Childcare | | | 10.67 | % | | SOFR+535 | | | 12,218 | | | | 12,056 | | | | 12,096 | |
LJ Avalon Holdings, LLC | | 1/31/2030 | | Environmental Services | | | 11.77 | % | | SOFR+640 | | | 6,318 | | | | 6,206 | | | | 6,192 | |
MAG DS Corp. | | 4/1/2027 | | Aerospace and Defense | | | 10.99 | % | | SOFR+549 | | | 7,601 | | | | 7,153 | | | | 7,202 | |
Magenta Buyer, LLC | | 7/31/2028 | | Software | | | 10.63 | % | | SOFR+500 | | | 3,785 | | | | 3,550 | | | | 2,805 | |
Mars Acquisition Holdings Corp. | | 5/14/2026 | | Media | | | 11.04 | % | | SOFR+550 | | | 10,885 | | | | 10,811 | | | | 10,776 | |
MBS Holdings, Inc. | | 4/16/2027 | | Telecommunications | | | 11.22 | % | | SOFR+585 | | | 7,859 | | | | 7,780 | | | | 7,749 | |
Meadowlark Acquirer, LLC | | 12/10/2027 | | Business Services | | | 10.58 | % | | SOFR+550 | | | 2,958 | | | | 2,911 | | | | 2,884 | |
Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. | | 10/1/2027 | | Distribution | | | 11.04 | % | | SOFR+565 | | | 5,975 | | | | 5,860 | | | | 5,843 | |
NBH Group LLC | | 8/19/2026 | | Healthcare, Education and Childcare | | | 10.93 | % | | SOFR+525 | | | 7,429 | | | | 7,369 | | | | 7,280 | |
Neptune Flood Incorporated | | 5/9/2029 | | Financial Services | | | 11.97 | % | | SOFR+650 | | | 8,020 | | | | 7,910 | | | | 8,020 | |
One Stop Mailing, LLC | | 5/7/2027 | | Transportation | | | 11.68 | % | | SOFR+636 | | | 8,470 | | | | 8,311 | | | | 8,470 | |
Owl Acquisition, LLC | | 2/4/2028 | | Education | | | 10.80 | % | | SOFR+575 | | | 3,893 | | | | 3,794 | | | | 3,834 | |
Ox Two, LLC (New Issue) | | 5/18/2026 | | Distribution | | | 12.90 | % | | SOFR+725 | | | 4,378 | | | | 4,343 | | | | 4,301 | |
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PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC | |
Consolidated Schedule of Investments | |
September 30, 2023 | |
($ In thousands) | |
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Issuer Name 4,5 | | Maturity | | Industry | | Current Coupon | | | Basis Point Spread Above Index 1 | | Par | | | Cost | | | Fair Value 2 | |
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Pequod Merger Sub, Inc. | | 12/2/2026 | | Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | | | 11.79 | % | | SOFR+640 | | | 11,474 | | | $ | 11,267 | | | $ | 11,244 | |
PL Acquisitionco, LLC | | 11/9/2027 | | Retail | | | 12.42 | % | | SOFR+700 | | | 7,930 | | | | 7,818 | | | | 7,137 | |
PlayPower, Inc. | | 5/8/2026 | | Consumer Products | | | 10.92 | % | | SOFR+565 | | | 2,551 | | | | 2,481 | | | | 2,436 | |
Quantic Electronics, LLC | | 11/19/2026 | | Aerospace and Defense | | | 11.74 | % | | SOFR+635 | | | 3,314 | | | | 3,267 | | | | 3,264 | |
Radius Aerospace, Inc. | | 3/31/2025 | | Aerospace and Defense | | | 11.29 | % | | SOFR+575 | | | 12,703 | | | | 12,641 | | | | 12,576 | |
Rancho Health MSO, Inc. | | 12/18/2025 | | Healthcare, Education and Childcare | | | 11.22 | % | | SOFR+575 | | | 5,603 | | | | 5,603 | | | | 5,603 | |
Reception Purchaser, LLC | | 4/28/2028 | | Transportation | | | 11.54 | % | | SOFR+615 | | | 5,000 | | | | 4,937 | | | | 4,800 | |
Recteq, LLC | | 1/29/2026 | | Consumer Products | | | 12.54 | % | | SOFR+700 | | | 9,750 | | | | 9,655 | | | | 9,458 | |
Research Now Group, LLC and Dynata, LLC | | 12/20/2024 | | Business Services | | | 11.13 | % | | SOFR+576 | | | 14,389 | | | | 14,332 | | | | 12,591 | |
Riverpoint Medical, LLC | | 6/20/2025 | | Healthcare, Education and Childcare | | | 10.54 | % | | SOFR+515 | | | 3,176 | | | | 3,162 | | | | 3,131 | |
Riverside Assessments, LLC | | 3/10/2025 | | Education | | | 11.29 | % | | SOFR+575 | | | 10,895 | | | | 10,834 | | | | 10,786 | |
Rural Sourcing Holdings, Inc. (HPA SPQ Merger Sub, Inc.) | | 6/16/2029 | | Professional Services | | | 11.52 | % | | SOFR+625 | | | 3,749 | | | | 3,678 | | | | 3,692 | |
Sales Benchmark Index LLC | | 1/3/2025 | | Business Services | | | 11.59 | % | | SOFR+600 | | | 6,859 | | | | 6,815 | | | | 6,825 | |
Sargent & Greenleaf Inc. | | 12/20/2024 | | Electronics | | | 12.92 | % | | SOFR+750 | | | 4,872 | | | | 4,872 | | | | 4,823 | |
Seaway Buyer, LLC | | 6/13/2029 | | Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber | | | 11.54 | % | | SOFR+605 | | | 14,850 | | | | 14,633 | | | | 14,405 | |
Signature Systems Holding Company | | 5/3/2024 | | Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber | | | 12.04 | % | | SOFR+650 | | | 11,201 | | | | 11,173 | | | | 11,201 | |
Skopima Consilio Parent, LLC | | 5/17/2028 | | Business Services | | | 9.93 | % | | SOFR+450 | | | 1,300 | | | | 1,274 | | | | 1,272 | |
Solutionreach, Inc. | | 7/17/2025 | | Communications | | | 12.37 | % | | SOFR+715 | | | 9,239 | | | | 9,206 | | | | 9,202 | |
SpendMend Holdings, LLC | | 3/1/2028 | | Business Services | | | 11.04 | % | | SOFR+565 | | | 9,607 | | | | 9,352 | | | | 9,396 | |
STV Group Incorporated | | 12/11/2026 | | Transportation | | | 10.67 | % | | SOFR+535 | | | 12,099 | | | | 12,045 | | | | 11,857 | |
Summit Behavioral Healthcare, LLC | | 11/24/2028 | | Healthcare, Education and Childcare | | | 10.43 | % | | SOFR+475 | | | 3,572 | | | | 3,389 | | | | 3,559 | |
System Planning and Analysis, Inc. (f/k/a Management Consulting & Research, LLC) | | 8/16/2027 | | Aerospace and Defense | | | 11.49 | % | | SOFR+600 | | | 15,966 | | | | 15,695 | | | | 15,790 | |
Team Services Group, LLC | | 11/24/2028 | | Healthcare, Education and Childcare | | | 10.75 | % | | SOFR+515 | | | 2,688 | | | | 2,584 | | | | 2,627 | |
Teneo Holdings LLC | | 7/18/2025 | | Financial Services | | | 10.67 | % | | SOFR+535 | | | 2,936 | | | | 2,927 | | | | 2,931 | |
The Aegis Technologies Group, LLC | | 10/31/2025 | | Aerospace and Defense | | | 12.04 | % | | SOFR+665 | | | 11,095 | | | | 11,008 | | | | 10,929 | |
The Bluebird Group LLC | | 7/27/2026 | | Business Services | | | 12.79 | % | | SOFR+740 | | | 7,855 | | | | 7,872 | | | | 7,823 | |
The Vertex Companies, LLC | | 8/31/2027 | | Business Services | | | 11.70 | % | | SOFR+635 | | | 7,690 | | | | 7,596 | | | | 7,628 | |
TPC Canada Parent, Inc. and TPC US Parent, LLC | | 11/24/2025 | | Food | | | 10.68 | % | | SOFR+550 | | | 5,479 | | | | 5,378 | | | | 5,479 | |
TWS Acquisition Corporation | | 6/6/2025 | | Education | | | 11.80 | % | | SOFR+625 | | | 7,177 | | | | 7,161 | | | | 7,177 | |
Tyto Athene, LLC | | 4/3/2028 | | Aerospace and Defense | | | 10.90 | % | | SOFR+550 | | | 11,393 | | | | 11,285 | | | | 10,391 | |
Urology Management Holdings, Inc. | | 6/15/2026 | | Healthcare, Education and Childcare | | | 11.79 | % | | SOFR+625 | | | 3,860 | | | | 3,792 | | | | 3,780 | |
Wildcat Buyerco, Inc. | | 2/27/2026 | | Electronics | | | 10.54 | % | | SOFR+515 | | | 11,386 | | | | 11,323 | | | | 11,272 | |
Zips Car Wash, LLC | | 3/1/2024 | | Business Services | | | 12.67 | % | | SOFR+735 | | | 19,682 | | | | 19,581 | | | | 19,042 | |
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Total First Lien Secured Debt | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 810,737 | | | | 804,187 | |
Total Investments - 783.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents - 57.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BlackRock Federal FD Institutional 30 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 59,096 | | | | 59,096 | |
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 59,096 | | | | 59,096 | |
Total Investments and Cash Equivalents - 841.3% | | | | | | | | | | $ | 869,833 | | | $ | 863,283 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (741.3)% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (760,665 | ) |
Members' Equity—100.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 102,618 | |
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1 Represents floating rate instruments that accrue interest at a predetermined spread relative to an index, typically the applicable Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("S" or "SOFR"). The spread may change based on the type of rate used. The terms in the Schedule of Investments disclose the actual interest rate in effect as of the reporting period. SOFR loans are typically indexed to a 30-day, 60-day, 90-day or 180-day SOFR rate (1M S, 2M S, 3M S, or 6M S, respectively), at the borrower’s option. All securities are subject to the SOFR floor where a spread is provided, unless noted. The spread provided includes PIK interest and other fee rates, if any. | |
2 Valued based on PSLF's accounting policy . | |
3 Represents the purchase of a security with a delayed settlement or a revolving line of credit that is currently an unfunded investment. This security does not earn a basis point spread above an index while it is unfunded. | |
4 All investments are in US Companies unless noted otherwise | |
5 The securities are, 1) pledged as collateral under the BNP Credit Facility and held through Funding I; or, 2) securing the 2034 Asset-Backed Debt and held through PennantPark CLO IV, LLC; or, 3) securing the 2035 Asset-Backed Debt held through PennantPark CLO VII, LLC | |
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PENNANTPARK SENIOR LOAN FUND, LLC
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PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC, or PSLF, is organized as a Delaware limited liability company and commenced operations in July 2020. PSLF is a joint venture between PennantPark Investment Corporation ("PNNT") and Pantheon Ventures (UK), LLP ("Pantheon"). In this report, except where the context suggests otherwise, the terms “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us” refer to PSLF and its consolidated subsidiary.
The Company's investment objectives are to generate both current income and capital appreciation while seeking to preserve capital through debt and equity investments primarily made to U.S. middle-market companies in the form of first lien secured debt, second lien secured debt and subordinated debt and equity investments.
PNNT and Pantheon (individually a "Member" and collectively the "Members"), provide capital to PSLF in the form of notes and equity interests. On July 31, 2020, PNNT contributed its formerly wholly-owned subsidiary, PennantPark Investment Funding I, LLC (“Funding I”) to the Company in exchange for a 72% stake in PSLF. As of July 31, 2020, Funding I held $356.1 million of senior loans at fair value and had $240.0 million of debt outstanding (see Note 10). On July 31, 2020 Pantheon invested $35.0 million to acquire a 28% stake in PSLF of which $22.5 million was used to partially pay down Funding I's outstanding debt. Subsequent to the contribution of Funding I by PNNT, Funding I became a wholly-owned subsidiary of PSLF and its operations are consolidated with and into the operations of PSLF.
On October 31, 2020, PNNT and Pantheon contributed an additional $1.8 million and $27.5 million, respectively, to PSLF. PNNT’s and Pantheon’s additional investments came in at PSLF’s then current Members’ equity. As a result of the additional capital contribution, PNNT and Pantheon owned 60.5% and 39.5%, respectively, of the outstanding notes and equity interests of PSLF.
On August 28, 2024, PNNT and Pantheon committed to fund additional capital in the form of notes and equity interest of $52.5 million and $75.0 million, respectively, to PSLF (see Note 6). As a result of this additional capital committed, PNNT and Pantheon will own 54.8% and 45.2%, respectively, of the outstanding notes and equity interests of PSLF after all the upsize commitments are funded.
On August 28, 2024, PSLF’s LLC agreement was amended to give Members the option to redeem at least 25% of its Membership interest, allocated proportionally between that redeeming Members note and equity interest and shall be redeemed within eighteen months and three years subject to sufficient liquidity.
The administrative agent of the Company is PennantPark Investment Administration, LLC (the "Administrative Agent"). The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (the "Sub-Administrator") provides certain services to the Company with respect to certain accounting matters and has the responsibility for the official books and records.
PNNT and Pantheon each appointed two members to PSLF’s four-person member designees’ committee. All material decisions with respect to PSLF, including those involving its investment portfolio, require unanimous approval of a quorum of the member designees. Quorum is defined as (i) the presence of two members of the member designees’ committee; provided that at least one individual is present that was elected, designated or appointed by each member; (ii) the presence of three members of the member designees’ committee, provided that the individual that was elected, designated or appointed by the member with only one individual present shall be entitled to cast two votes on each matter; and (iii) the presence of four members of the member designees or investment committee shall constitute a quorum, provided that two individuals are present that were elected, designated or appointed by each member.
PennantPark CLO IV, LLC ("CLO IV") is a wholly-owned subsidiary and was formed in March 2022 for the purpose of executing a debt securitization (See Note 10).
PennantPark CLO VII, LLC ("CLO VII") is a wholly-owned subsidiary and was formed in July 2023 for the purpose of executing a debt securitization (See Note 10).
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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
PSLF is considered an investment company under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and follows the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies in the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946. References to the Accounting Standards Codification, as amended ("ASC"), serves as a source of accounting literature. Subsequent events are evaluated and disclosed as appropriate for events occurring through the date the consolidated financial statements are issued. The preparation of our consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of our assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reported periods. In the opinion of the Company, all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, considered necessary for the fair presentation of financial statements have been included. Actual results could differ from these estimates due to changes in the economic and regulatory environment, financial markets and any other parameters used in determining such estimates and assumptions. We have eliminated all intercompany balances and transactions.
Our significant accounting policies consistently applied are as follows:
(a) Investment Valuations
We expect that there may not be readily available market values for many of our investments, which are or will be in our portfolio, and we value such investments at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the direction of our member designees’ using a documented valuation policy, described herein, and a consistently applied valuation process. With respect to investments for which there is no readily available market value, the factors that the member designees’ may consider in pricing our investments at fair value include, as relevant, the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio company’s ability to make payments and its earnings and discounted cash flow, the markets in which the portfolio company does business, comparison to publicly traded securities and other relevant factors. When an external event such as a purchase transaction, public offering or subsequent equity sale occurs, we consider the pricing indicated by the external event to corroborate or revise our valuation. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the price used in an actual transaction may be different than our valuation and the difference may be material. (see Note 4).
Our portfolio generally consists of illiquid securities, including debt investments. With respect to investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or for which market quotations are deemed not reflective of the fair value, our member designees’ undertakes a multi-step valuation process each quarter, as described below:
(1)Our quarterly valuation process begins with each portfolio company or investment being initially valued by the investment professionals of PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC, the investment adviser to PNNT, responsible for the portfolio investment;
(2)Preliminary valuation conclusions are then documented and discussed with the management of PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC;
(3)Our member designees also engages independent valuation firms to conduct independent appraisals of our investments for which market quotations are not readily available or are readily available but deemed not reflective of the fair value of the investment. The independent valuation firms review PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC’s preliminary valuations in light of their own independent assessment and also in light of any market quotations obtained from an independent pricing service, broker, dealer or market maker;
(4)Our member designees reviews the preliminary valuations of PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC and those of the independent valuation firms on a quarterly basis, periodically assesses the valuation methodologies of the independent valuation firms, and responds to and supplements the valuation recommendations of the independent valuation firms to reflect any comments; and
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(5)Our member designees assesses these valuations and determines the fair value of each investment in our portfolio in good faith, based on the input of PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC and the respective independent valuation firms.
Our member designees generally uses market quotations to assess the value of our investments for which market quotations are readily available. We obtain these market values from independent pricing services or at bid prices obtained from at least two brokers or dealers, if available, or otherwise from a principal market maker or a primary market dealer. PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC assesses the source and reliability of bids from brokers or dealers. If the member designees’ has a bona fide reason to believe any such market quote does not reflect the fair value of an investment, it may independently value such investments by using the valuation procedure that it uses with respect to assets for which market quotations are not readily available.
(b) Security Transactions, Revenue Recognition, and Realized/Unrealized Gains or Losses
Security transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. We record interest income on an accrual basis to the extent that we expect to collect such amounts. For loans and debt investments with contractual payment-in-kind, or PIK interest, which represents interest accrued and added to the loan balance that generally becomes due at maturity, we will generally not accrue PIK interest when the portfolio company valuation indicates that such PIK interest is not collectable. We do not accrue as a receivable, interest on loans and debt investments if we have reason to doubt our ability to collect such interest. Loan origination fees, original issue discount ("OID"), market discount or premium and deferred financing costs on liabilities, which we do not fair value, are capitalized and then accreted or amortized using the effective interest method as interest income or, in the case of deferred financing costs, as interest expense. Dividend income, if any, is recognized on an accrual basis on the ex-dividend date to the extent that we expect to collect such amounts. From time to time, the Company receives certain fees from portfolio companies, which are non-recurring in nature. Such fees include loan prepayment penalties, structuring fees and amendment fees, and are recorded as other investment income when earned.
Loans are placed on non-accrual status when principal or interest payments are past due 30 days or more and/or if there is reasonable doubt that principal or interest will be collected. Accrued interest receivable 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 the Company's judgment. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past due principal and interest is paid and, in the Company's judgment, are likely to remain current. There were no loans on non-accrual status as of September 30, 2024 and 2023.
We measure realized gains and losses by the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the amortized cost basis of the investment, using the specific identification method, without regard to unrealized appreciation or depreciation previously recognized, but considering prepayment penalties. Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation reflects the change in the fair values of our portfolio investments during the reporting period, including any reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation and depreciation, when gains or losses are realized.
(c) Income Taxes
PSLF is classified as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes and is not subject to U.S. federal income tax. Accordingly, no provisions for U.S. income taxes have been made. The Members are responsible for reporting their share of the PSLF’s income or loss on their U.S. income tax returns.
In accordance with FASB ASC Topic 740, the Company is required to determine whether a tax position of PSLF is more likely than not, based on the technical merits of the position, to be sustained upon examination including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes. The tax benefit to be recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. De-recognition of a tax benefit previously recognized could result in PSLF recording a tax liability that would reduce members’ capital.
For the years ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, there were no material uncertain income tax positions.
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(d) Foreign Currency Translation
Our books and records are maintained in U.S. dollars. Any foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis:
1.Fair value of investment securities, other assets and liabilities – at the exchange rates prevailing at the end of the applicable period; and
2.Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses – at the exchange rates prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.
Although net assets and fair values are presented based on the applicable foreign exchange rates described above, we do not isolate that portion of the results of operations due to changes in foreign exchange rates on investments, other assets and debt from the fluctuations arising from changes in fair values of investments held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments and liabilities.
Foreign security and currency translations may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with investing in U.S. companies and U.S. government securities. These risks include, but are not limited to, currency fluctuations and revaluations and future adverse political, social and economic developments, which could cause investments in foreign markets to be less liquid and prices to be more volatile than those of comparable U.S. companies or U.S. government securities.
(e) Consolidation
As explained by ASC paragraph 946-810-45, PSLF will generally not consolidate its investment in a company other than an investment company subsidiary or a controlled operating company whose business consists of providing services to us.
(f) Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2020, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2020-04, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting” ("ASU 2020-04"). The guidance provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contract modifications, hedging relationships and other transactions, subject to meeting certain criteria, that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of the reference rate reform. ASU 2020-04 is effective for all entities as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. The Company utilized the optional expedients and exceptions provided by ASU 2020-04 during the year ended September 30, 2023, the effect of which was not material to the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto.
In June 2022, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2022-03, "Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions", which changed the fair value measurement disclosure requirements of ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, or ASC 820. The amendments clarify that a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered part of the unit of account of the equity security and, therefore, is not considered in measuring fair value. The amendments also clarify that an entity cannot, as a separate unit of account, recognize and measure a contractual sale restriction. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods therein. Early application is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this new accounting standard will have on its consolidated financial statements, but the impact of the adoption is not expected to be material.
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3. AGREEMENTS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
For the years ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, PSLF purchased $308.7 million and $127.8 million of investments from PNNT, respectively.
For the years ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, PSLF incurred $2.4 million and $2.0 million of administration fees to the Administrative Agent, respectively. The Administrative Agent provides administration services to PSLF at an annual rate of 0.25% based on average gross assets under management payable quarterly in arrears and calculated based on average gross assets (measured at cost) at the end of the two recently completed calendar quarters.
For the years ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, PSLF incurred $24.9 million and $20.9 million of interest expense related to the notes outstanding with the Members, respectively.
As of September 30, 2024 and 2023, PSLF had a receivable from PNNT of $0.03 million and $3.3 million, respectively presented as a component of Due from Affiliate on the consolidated statement of assets, liabilities and members' equity. These amounts are related to cash owed from PNNT in connection with trades between the funds. Additionally, PSLF had a receivable from the Administrative Agent of $0.04 million as of September 30, 2024 related to loan agency fees received by the Administrative agent and is owed to PSLF.
4. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Fair value, as defined under ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement, is the price that we would receive upon selling an investment or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction to a market participant in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment or liability. ASC Topic 820 emphasizes that valuation techniques maximize the use of observable market inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability, including assumptions about risk. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of us. Unobservable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on the best information available to us on the reporting period date.
ASC 820 classifies the inputs used to measure these fair values into the following hierarchies:
Level 1: Inputs that are quoted prices (un-adjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities, accessible by us at the measurement date.
Level 2: Inputs that are quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, or that are quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term, if applicable, of the financial instrument.
Level 3: Inputs that are unobservable for an asset or liability because they are based on our own assumptions about how market participants would price the asset or liability.
A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Generally, most of our investments are classified as Level 3. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the price used in an actual transaction may be different than our valuation and those differences may be material.
The inputs into the determination of fair value may require significant management judgment or estimation. Even if observable market data is available, such information may be the result of consensus pricing information, disorderly transactions or broker quotes which include a disclaimer that the broker would not be held to such a price in an actual transaction. The non-binding nature of consensus pricing and/or quotes accompanied by disclaimer would result in
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classification as Level 3 information, assuming no additional corroborating evidence were available. Corroborating evidence that would result in classifying these non-binding broker/dealer bids as a Level 2 asset includes observable market-based transactions for the same or similar assets or other relevant observable market-based inputs that may be used in pricing an asset.
Our investments are generally structured as debt in the form of first lien secured debt, but may also include second lien secured debt, subordinated debt and equity investments. The transaction price, excluding transaction costs, is typically the best estimate of fair value at inception. Ongoing reviews by the Members and independent valuation firms are based on an assessment of each underlying investment, incorporating valuations that consider the evaluation of financing and sale transactions with third parties, expected cash flows and market-based information including comparable transactions, performance multiples and yields, among other factors. These non-public investments using unobservable inputs are included in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
A review of fair value hierarchy classifications is conducted on a quarterly basis. Changes in our ability to observe valuation inputs may result in a reclassification for certain financial assets or liabilities.
In addition to using the above inputs in valuing cash equivalents and investments, we employ the valuation policy approved by our member designees’ that is consistent with ASC 820. Consistent with our valuation policy, we evaluate the source of inputs, including any markets in which our investments are trading, in determining fair value. (see Note 2).
As outlined in the table below, some of our Level 3 investments using a market comparable valuation technique are valued using the average of the bids from brokers or dealers. The bids include a disclaimer, may not have corroborating evidence, may be the result of a disorderly transaction and may be the result of consensus pricing. The Members assess the source and reliability of bids from brokers or dealers. If the member designee has a bona fide reason to believe any such market quote does not reflect the fair value of an investment, it may independently value such investments by using the valuation procedure that it uses with respect to assets for which market quotations are not readily available.
Some of our investments can also be valued using a market comparable or an enterprise market value technique. With respect to investments for which there is no readily available market value, the factors that the member designees’ may consider in pricing our investments at fair value include, as relevant, the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio company’s ability to make payments, its earnings and discounted cash flow, the markets in which the portfolio company does business, comparison to publicly traded securities and other relevant factors. When an external event such as a purchase transaction, public offering or subsequent equity sale occurs, the pricing indicated by the external event, excluding transaction costs, is used to corroborate the valuation. When using earnings multiples to value a portfolio company, the multiple used requires the use of judgment and estimates in determining how a market participant would price such an asset. These non-public investments using unobservable inputs are included in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Generally, the sensitivity of unobservable inputs or combination of inputs such as industry comparable companies, market outlook, consistency, discount rates and reliability of earnings and prospects for growth, or lack thereof, affects the multiple used in pricing an investment. As a result, any change in any one of those factors may have a significant impact on the valuation of an investment. Generally, an increase in a market yield will result in a decrease in the valuation of a debt investment, while a decrease in a market yield will have the opposite effect. Generally, an increase in an EBITDA multiple will result in an increase in the valuation of an investment, while a decrease in an EBITDA will have the opposite effect.
Our Level 3 valuation techniques, unobservable inputs and ranges were categorized as follows for ASC 820 purposes ($ in thousands):
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Asset Category | | | Fair value at September 30, 2024 | | | Valuation Technique | | Unobservable Input | | Range of Input (Weighted Average) (1) |
First lien | | $ | | 88,632 | | | Market Comparable | | Broker/Dealer bids or quotes | | N/A |
First lien | | | | 933,688 | | | Market Comparable | | Market Yield | | 7.9% - 21.4% (10.2%) |
First lien | | | | 6,554 | | | Enterprise Market Value | | EBITDA Multiple | | 0.9x - 0.9x (0.9x) |
Equity | | | | 2,351 | | | Enterprise Market Value | | EBITDA Multiple | | 6.0x |
Total Level 3 investments | | $ | | 1,031,225 | | | | | | | |
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Asset Category | | | Fair value at September 30, 2023 | | | Valuation Technique | | Unobservable Input | | Range of Input (Weighted Average) (1) |
First lien | | $ | | 85,500 | | | Market Comparable | | Broker/Dealer bids or quotes | | N/A |
First lien | | | | 718,687 | | | Market Comparable | | Market Yield | | 10.0% - 25.0% (12.2%) |
Total Level 3 investments | | $ | | 804,187 | | | | | | | |
(1) The weighted average disclosed in the tables above was weighted by its relative fair value.
Our investments and cash and cash equivalents were categorized as follows in the fair value hierarchy for ASC 820 purposes ($ in thousands):
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Description | | Level 1 | | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
First lien | | $ | — | | | | $ | — | | | $ | | 1,028,874 | | | $ | | 1,028,874 | |
Equity | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | 2,351 | | | | | 2,351 | |
Total investments | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | 1,031,225 | | | | | 1,031,225 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | | | 36,595 | | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | 36,595 | |
Total investments, cash and cash equivalents | | $ | | 36,595 | | | | $ | — | | | $ | | 1,031,225 | | | $ | | 1,067,820 | |
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| | Fair Value at September 30, 2023 | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
First lien | | $ | — | | | | $ | — | | | $ | | 804,187 | | | $ | | 804,187 | |
Total investments | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | 804,187 | | | | | 804,187 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | | | 59,096 | | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | 59,096 | |
Total investments, cash and cash equivalents | | $ | | 59,096 | | | | $ | — | | | $ | | 804,187 | | | $ | | 863,283 | |
For the year ended September 30, 2024, the amount of Level 3 purchases, including PIK interest, net discount accretion and non-cash exchanges, for the year were $401.3 million. There were no Level 3 transfers.
For the year ended September 30, 2023, the amount of Level 3 purchases, including PIK interest, net discount accretion and non-cash exchanges, for the year were $179.6 million. There were no Level 3 transfers.
5. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash equivalents represent cash invested in overnight money market funds. These temporary investments with original maturities of 90 days or less are deemed cash equivalents. Cash deposited at financial institutions is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), up to specified limits. At times, such balances may exceed FDIC insured amounts. As of September 30, 2024 and 2023, the entire amount of $36.6 million and $59.1 million, respectively, included in the cash and cash equivalents balance on the Consolidated Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Members' Equity is comprised of money market funds, which are not subject to FDIC insurance. PSLF believes it is not exposed to any significant risk of loss on its cash and cash equivalents.
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6. MEMBERS’ EQUITY
PNNT and Pantheon provide capital to PSLF in the form of equity interests. As described in Note 1, PNNT and Pantheon's initial equity interests ownership percentages were 72.0% and 28.0%, respectively. On October 31, 2020, PNNT and Pantheon contributed an additional $10.8 million , non pro-rata, to PSLF. PNNT and Pantheon’s additional equity investments came in at PSLF’s then current Members' equity. As a result, PNNT and Pantheon owned 60.5% and 39.5%, respectively, of the equity interests of PSLF. As of September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023 the equity interest ownership percentages remained 60.5% and 39.5%, respectively based on commitments funded.
On August 28, 2024, PNNT and Pantheon committed to fund additional equity interest of $19.9 million and $28.5 million, respectively, to PSLF. As a result of the additional commitment, PNNT and Pantheon will own 54.8% and 45.2%, respectively, of the equity interests of PSLF after the upsize commitments are funded.
As of September 30, 2024 and 2023, PNNT had commitments to fund equity interests to PSLF of $87.4 million and $67.4 million, respectively, of which $19.9 million and $8.8 million, respectively, were unfunded.
As of September 30, 2024 and 2023, Pantheon had commitments to fund equity interests to PSLF of $73.4 million and $44.9 million, respectively, of which $28.5 million and $5.7 million, respectively were unfunded.
7. NOTES PAYABLE TO MEMBERS
PNNT and Pantheon provide capital to PSLF in the form of subordinated notes ("Member Notes"). As described in Note 1, PNNT and Pantheon initially owned 72.0% and 28.0% respectively, of the Member Notes. On October 31, 2020, PNNT and Pantheon contributed an additional $18.5 million, non pro-rata, to PSLF in the form of additional Member notes. As a result, PNNT and Pantheon owned 60.5% and 39.5%, respectively, of the Member notes of PSLF. As of September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2024, the subordinated notes ownership percentages remained 60.5% and 39.5% respectively based on commitments funded. The notes bear interest at 3-month LIBOR plus 8% prior to June 30, 2023 and 3-month SOFR plus 8% after June 30, 2023 and matures on July 31, 2027. As of September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023 interest on the Member Notes was 13.3% and 13.4%, respectively.
On August 28, 2024, PNNT and Pantheon committed to fund additional Member Notes of $32.6 million and $46.5 million, respectively, to PSLF. As part of the additional commitment, the Member Notes were extended to July 31, 2032. The Member Notes bear interest at the higher of 3-month SOFR or 1%. As a result of the additional commitment, PNNT and Pantheon will own 54.8% and 45.2%, respectively, of the Member Notes of PSLF after the upsize commitments are funded.
As of September 30, 2024 and 2023, PNNT had commitments to fund Member Notes to PSLF of $148.5 million and $115.9 million, respectively, of which $32.6 million and $13.6 million, respectively, were unfunded.
As of September 30, 2024 and 2023, Pantheon had commitments to fund Member Notes to PSLF of $122.2 million and $75.7 million, respectively, of which $46.5 million and $8.9 million, respectively were unfunded.
8. RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
Investments
PSLF seeks investment opportunities that offer the possibility of attaining income generation, capital preservation and capital appreciation including investments in private companies. Certain events particular to each industry in which PSLF’s investments conduct their operations, as well as general economic and political conditions, may have a significant negative impact on the investee’s operations and profitability. Such events are beyond PSLF’s controls, and the likelihood that they may occur cannot be predicted. Furthermore, investments of PSLF are made in private companies and there are
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generally no public markets for these securities at the current time. The ability of PSLF to liquidate these investments and realize value is subject to significant limitations and uncertainties.
Leverage Risk
PSLF may borrow funds in order to increase the amount of capital available for investment. The use of leverage can improve the return on invested capital, however, such use may also magnify the potential for loss on invested capital. If the value of PSLF’s assets decreases, leveraging would cause members’ equity to decline more sharply than it otherwise would have had PSLF not used leverage. Similarly, any decrease in PSLF’s income would cause net income to decline more sharply than it would have had PSLF not borrowed. Borrowings will usually be from credit facilities or debt securitizations which will typically be secured by PSLF’s securities and other assets. Under certain circumstances, such debt may demand an increase in the collateral that secures PSLF’s obligations and if PSLF was unable to provide additional collateral, the debt could liquidate assets held in the account to satisfy PSLF’s obligations. Liquidation in this manner could have adverse consequences. Additionally, the amount of PSLF’s borrowings and the interest rates on those borrowings, which will fluctuate, could have a significant effect on PSLF’s profitability.
Credit Risk
PSLF primarily invests in first lien secured debt to middle-market companies. A majority of the investments held by PSLF are subject to restrictions on their resale or are otherwise illiquid. PSLF assumes the credit risk of the borrower. In the event that the borrower becomes insolvent or enters bankruptcy, PSLF may incur certain costs and delays in realizing payment, or may suffer a loss of principal and/or interest.
9. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The Members are responsible for all investment making and business decisions, therefore, there is no requirement to show financial highlights per ASC Topic 946, which have been omitted accordingly.
10. LEVERAGE
Credit Facility
As described in Note 1 above, PNNT contributed Funding I to the Company. As of the contribution date Funding I had a $250 million senior secured revolving credit facility with BNP Paribas (the “BNP Credit Facility”). The BNP Credit Facility is secured by all of the assets of Funding I.
In November 2020, Funding I amended the BNP Credit Facility and increased the size to $275 million.
In March 2022, Funding I amended the BNP Credit Facility and reduced the total commitment to $225 million, extended the revolving period to March 2025 and extended maturity to March 2027.
In September 2022, Funding I amended the BNP Credit Facility and increased the total commitment to $325 million and amended the interest rate to SOFR plus 2.60%. As of September 30, 2023 there were $88.6 million in outstanding borrowings and we were in compliance with all required covenants.
On August 27, 2024, Funding I amended the BNP Credit Facility and increased the total commitment to $400 million and amended the interest rate to SOFR plus 2.53%. The credit facility term was not extended and will mature on March 2027 unless extended. As of September 30, 2024, there were $247.6 million in outstanding borrowings and we are in compliance with all required covenants.
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Asset - Backed Debt - CLO IV
On March 2, 2022, CLO IV completed a $304 million debt securitization in the form of a collateralized loan obligation (the "2034 Debt Securitization" or "2034 Asset-Backed Debt"). The 2034 Asset-Backed Debt is secured by a diversified portfolio consisting primarily of middle market loans. The 2034 Debt Securitization was executed through a private placement of: (i) $30.0 million Class A-1a Loans maturing 2034, which bear interest at the three-month SOFR plus 1.7%, (ii) $50.0 million Class A-1b Senior Secured Fixed Rate Notes due 2034, which bear interest at 3.45%, (iii) $12.0 million Class A-2 Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes due 2034, which bear interest at the three-month SOFR plus 1.9%, (iv) $21.0 million Class B Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes due 2034, which bear interest at the three-month SOFR plus 2.1%, (v) $24.0 million Class C Secured Deferrable Floating Rate Notes due 2034, which bear interest at the three-month SOFR plus 2.9%, (vi) $18.0 million Class D Secured Deferrable Floating Rate Notes due 2034, which bear interest at the three-month SOFR plus 4.0%, and (vii) $91.0 million Class A-1a Senior Secured Floating Rate notes due 2034 which bears interest at the three-month SOFR plus 1.7%, under a credit agreement by and among CLO IV, as issuer, various financial institutions, as lenders, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as collateral trustee and as loan agent. As of September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, there was $246.0 million and $246.0 million of 2034 Asset-Backed Debt and there was $1.7 million and $1.3 million, respectively of un-amortized financing costs. As of September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023 the weighted average interest rate was 6.0% and 6.6% respectively.
On the closing date of the 2034 Debt Securitization, in consideration of our transfer to CLO IV of the initial closing date loan portfolio, PSLF received 100% of the Subordinated Notes (the "2034 Sub Notes") of CLO IV, and a portion of the net cash proceeds received from the sale of the 2034 Asset-Backed Debt Securitization. The 2034 Sub Notes do not bear interest and had a stated value of approximately $58.0 million at the closing of the 2034 Debt Securitization.
Asset - Backed Debt - CLO VII
On July 26, 2023, CLO VII completed a $300 million debt securitization in the form of a collateralized loan obligation (the "2035 Debt Securitization" or "2035 Asset-Backed Debt"). The 2035 Asset-Backed Debt is secured by a diversified portfolio consisting primarily of middle market loans. The 2035 Debt Securitization was executed through a private placement of: (i) $151.0 million Class A-1a Notes maturing 2035, which bear interest at the three-month SOFR plus 2.7%, (ii) $20.0 million Class A-1b Loans 2035, which bear interest at 6.5%, (iii) $12.0 million Class A-2 Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes due 2035, which bear interest at the three-month SOFR plus 3.2%, (iv) $21.0 million Class B Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes due 2035, which bear interest at the three-month SOFR plus 4.1%, (v) $24.0 million Class C Secured Deferrable Floating Rate Notes due 2035, which bear interest at the three-month SOFR plus 4.7%, (vi) $18.0 million Class D Secured Deferrable Floating Rate Notes due 2035, which bear interest at the three-month SOFR plus 7.0%. As of September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, there was $246.0 million and $246.0 million of 2035 Asset-Backed Debt and there was $1.9 million and $2.3 million, respectively of un-amortized financing costs. As of September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023 the weighted average interest rate was 8.0% and 8.5% respectively.
On the closing date of the 2035 Debt Securitization, in consideration of our transfer to CLO VII of the initial closing date loan portfolio, PSLF received 100% of the Subordinated Notes (the "2035 Sub Notes") of CLO VII. The 2035 Sub Notes do not bear interest and had a stated value of approximately $54.0 million at the closing of the 2035 Debt Securitization.
The 2034 Asset-Backed Debt and 2035 Asset-Backed Debt are included in the Consolidated Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Members' Equity as debt of the Company and the sub notes were eliminated in consolidation.
11. COMMITMENT AND CONTINGENCIES
As of September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023 the Company had $0 and $0.5 million, respectively, of unfunded commitments to fund existing investments.
The Company has provided general indemnifications to the Members, any affiliate of the Members, and any person acting on behalf of the Members or that affiliate when they act, in good faith, in the best interest of the Company. The
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Company is unable to develop an estimate of the maximum potential amount of future payments that could potentially result from any hypothetical future claim but expects the risk of having to make any payments under these general business indemnifications to be remote.
12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent events are evaluated and disclosed as appropriate for events occurring through the date of the consolidated financial statements were available to be issued on November 25, 2024. There were no events that require disclosure.
On October 16, 2024, PSLF issued a capital call in the amount of $63.8 million to its Members.