Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL) 10-Q 2010 Q2 Quarterly report

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2010

OR

o 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: 01-33901

Fifth Street Finance Corp.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	26-1219283
(State or jurisdiction of	(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)	Identification No.)
10 Bank Street, Suite 1210
White Plains, NY	10606
(Address of principal executive office)	(Zip Code)

REGISTRANT’S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE:
(914) 286-6800

SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT:

	Name of Each Exchange
Title of Each Class	on Which Registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	New York Stock Exchange

SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(g) OF THE ACT:

None

     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 periods as the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YESþ NOo

     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). YESo NOo

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

Large accelerated filero	Accelerated filerþ	Non-accelerated filero	Smaller reporting companyo
		(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act) YESo NOþ

     The registrant had 45,282,596 shares of common stock outstanding as of April 30, 2010.

FIFTH STREET FINANCE CORP.

FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2010

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited):
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2010 and September 30, 2009	3
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2010 and March 31, 2009	4
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the six months ended March 31, 2010 and March 31, 2009	5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended March 31, 2010 and March 31, 2009	6
Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of March 31, 2010	7
Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of September 30, 2009	12
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	16
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	39
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	57
Item 4. Controls and Procedures	57
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION	58
Item 1. Legal Proceedings	58
Item 1A. Risk Factors	58
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	59
Item 6. Exhibits	60
Signatures	61
EX-3.1
EX-31.1
EX-31.2
EX-32.1
EX-32.2

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements

Fifth Street Finance Corp.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(unaudited)

	March 31, 2010			September 30, 2009
Assets
Investments at fair value:
Control investments (cost 3/31/10: $12,045,029; cost 9/30/09: $12,045,029)	$	8,171,182		$	5,691,107
Affiliate investments (cost 3/31/10: $54,530,199; cost 9/30/09: $71,212,035)		52,052,097			64,748,560
Non-control/Non-affiliate investments (cost 3/31/10: $419,735,310; cost 9/30/09: $243,975,221)		400,642,117			229,171,470
Total investments at fair value		460,865,396			299,611,137
Cash and cash equivalents		23,468,594			113,205,287
Interest and fees receivable		4,648,429			2,866,991
Due from portfolio company		75,803			154,324
Prepaid expenses and other assets		1,785,996			49,609
Total Assets	$	490,844,218		$	415,887,348
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Liabilities:
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	$	638,800		$	723,856
Base management fee payable		2,336,878			1,552,160
Incentive fee payable		2,801,562			1,944,263
Due to FSC, Inc.		551,055			703,900
Interest payable		24,537			—
Payments received in advance from portfolio companies		94,381			190,378
Offering costs payable		—			216,720
Total Liabilities		6,447,213			5,331,277
Stockholders’ Equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 200,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding		—			—
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 49,800,000 shares authorized, 45,282,596 and 37,878,987 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2010 and September 30, 2009		452,826			378,790
Additional paid-in-capital		518,621,766			439,989,597
Net unrealized depreciation on investments		(25,445,142	)		(27,621,147	)
Net realized loss on investments		(17,112,797	)		(14,310,713	)
Accumulated undistributed net investment income		7,880,352			12,119,544
Total Stockholders’ Equity		484,397,005			410,556,071
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity	$	490,844,218		$	415,887,348

See notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Fifth Street Finance Corp.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(unaudited)

	Three months			Three months			Six months			Six months
	ended March 31, 2010			ended March 31, 2009			ended March 31, 2010			ended March 31, 2009
Interest income:
Control investments	$	(41,919	)	$	—		$	182,827		$	—
Affiliate investments		2,257,404			2,649,912			4,516,905			5,368,398
Non-control/Non-affiliate investments		11,874,938			6,605,804			19,548,264			13,477,109
Interest on cash and cash equivalents		5,521			10,765			201,183			89,955
Total interest income		14,095,944			9,266,481			24,449,179			18,935,462
PIK interest income:
Control investments		—			—			—			—
Affiliate investments		323,533			443,809			655,149			796,846
Non-control/Non-affiliate investments		1,981,640			1,456,893			3,611,798			2,920,641
Total PIK interest income		2,305,173			1,900,702			4,266,947			3,717,487
Fee income:
Control investments		—			—			—			—
Affiliate investments		425,261			257,258			679,038			704,171
Non-control/Non-affiliate investments		1,018,639			495,466			1,680,003			1,112,076
Total fee income		1,443,900			752,724			2,359,041			1,816,247
Dividend and other income:
Control investments		—			—			—			—
Affiliate investments		—			—			—			—
Non-control/Non-affiliate investments		11,333			—			22,666			—
Other income		—			—			—			35,396
Total dividend and other income		11,333			—			22,666			35,396
Total Investment Income		17,856,350			11,919,907			31,097,833			24,504,592
Expenses:
Base management fee		2,336,878			1,488,079			4,603,881			2,858,754
Incentive fee		2,801,562			1,871,827			4,888,826			3,924,422
Professional fees		329,014			416,925			630,619			802,868
Board of Directors fees		43,000			49,000			81,000			88,250
Interest expense		260,941			128,201			352,120			168,359
Administrator expense		318,806			241,168			570,624			421,598
General and administrative expenses		559,901			237,399			1,142,524			542,651
Total expenses		6,650,102			4,432,599			12,269,594			8,806,902
Base management fee waived		—			—			(727,067	)		—
Net Expenses		6,650,102			4,432,599			11,542,527			8,806,902
Net Investment Income		11,206,248			7,487,308			19,555,306			15,697,690
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments:
Control investments		486,853			—			2,480,075			—
Affiliate investments		3,327,908			3,121,821			3,727,842			(2,747,604	)
Non-control/Non-affiliate investments		(2,638,050	)		4,627,913			(4,031,912	)		(7,985,100	)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments		1,176,711			7,749,734			2,176,005			(10,732,704	)
Realized gain (loss) on investments:
Control investments		—			—			—			—
Affiliate investments		(2,908,084	)		(4,000,000	)		(2,908,084	)		(4,000,000	)
Non-control/Non-affiliate investments		—			(8,400,000	)		106,000			(8,400,000	)
Net realized loss on investments		(2,908,084	)		(12,400,000	)		(2,802,084	)		(12,400,000	)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations	$	9,474,875		$	2,837,042		$	18,929,227		$	(7,435,014	)
Net investment income per common share — basic and diluted	$	0.26		$	0.33		$	0.48		$	0.69
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) per common share		0.03			0.33			0.06			(0.49	)
Net realized loss per common share		(0.07	)		(0.54	)		(0.07	)		(0.54	)
Earnings per common share — basic and diluted	$	0.22		$	0.12		$	0.47		$	(0.34	)
Weighted average common shares outstanding — basic and diluted		43,019,350			22,752,668			40,421,657			22,656,383

See notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Fifth Street Finance Corp.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets

(unaudited)

	Six months ended			Six months ended
	March 31, 2010			March 31, 2009
Operations:
Net investment income	$	19,555,306		$	15,697,690
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments		2,176,005			(10,732,704	)
Net realized loss on investments		(2,802,084	)		(12,400,000	)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations		18,929,227			(7,435,014	)
Stockholder transactions:
Distributions to stockholders from net investment income		(23,794,498	)		(15,815,427	)
Net decrease in net assets from stockholder transactions		(23,794,498	)		(15,815,427	)
Capital share transactions:
Issuance of common stock		77,537,266			—
Issuance of common stock under dividend reinvestment plan		1,168,939			1,729,790
Repurchases of common stock		—			(462,482	)
Net increase in net assets from capital share transactions		78,706,205			1,267,308
Total increase (decrease) in net assets		73,840,934			(21,983,133	)
Net assets at beginning of period		410,556,071			294,335,839
Net assets at end of period	$	484,397,005		$	272,352,706
Net asset value per common share	$	10.70		$	11.94
Common shares outstanding at end of period		45,282,596			22,802,821

See notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Fifth Street Finance Corp.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(unaudited)

	Six months ended			Six months ended
	March 31, 2010			March 31, 2009
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations	$	18,929,227		$	(7,435,014	)
Net unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments		(2,176,005	)		10,732,704
Net realized loss on investments		2,802,084			12,400,000
PIK interest income, net of cash received		(3,631,753	)		(3,553,912	)
Recognition of fee income		(2,359,041	)		(1,816,247	)
Fee income received		6,466,569			2,227,846
Accretion of original issue discount on investments		(448,427	)		(400,738	)
Other income		—			(35,396	)
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase in interest and fees receivable		(1,781,438	)		(411,335	)
Decrease in due from portfolio company		78,521			36,873
Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets		(1,736,387	)		(258,640	)
Decrease in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities		(85,056	)		(124,025	)
Increase in base management fee payable		784,718			106,867
Increase in incentive fee payable		857,299			57,814
Decrease in due to FSC, Inc.		(152,845	)		(192,880	)
Increase (decrease) in interest payable		24,537			(35,936	)
Decrease in payments received in advance from portfolio companies		(95,997	)		(58,306	)
Purchase of investments		(177,416,609	)		(47,850,000	)
Proceeds from the sale of investments		4,191,721			—
Principal payments received on investments (scheduled repayments and revolver paydowns)		4,932,202			2,892,201
Principal payments received on investments (payoffs)		6,385,000			8,350,000
Net cash used by operating activities		(144,431,680	)		(25,368,124	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Dividends paid in cash		(22,625,559	)		(14,085,637	)
Repurchases of common stock		—			(462,482	)
Borrowings		38,000,000			22,000,000
Repayments of borrowings		(38,000,000	)		(1,000,000	)
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock		78,086,148			—
Offering costs paid		(765,602	)		(268,065	)
Net cash provided by financing activities		54,694,987			6,183,816
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents		(89,736,693	)		(19,184,308	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		113,205,287			22,906,376
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	23,468,594		$	3,722,068
Supplemental Information:
Cash paid for interest	$	213,855		$	141,795
Non-cash financing activities:
Issuance of shares of common stock under dividend reinvestment plan	$	1,168,939		$	1,729,790

See notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Fifth Street Finance Corp.

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

March 31, 2010

(unaudited)

Portfolio Company /Type of Investment (1)(2)(5)	Industry	Principal (8)		Cost		Fair Value
Control Investments (3)
Lighting By Gregory, LLC (14)(15)	Housewares & Specialties
First Lien Term Loan A, 9.75% due 2/28/2013		$	5,158,489	$	4,728,589	$	3,324,924
First Lien Term Loan B, 14.5% due 2/28/2013			7,969,990		6,906,440		4,846,258
97.38% membership interest					410,000		—
					12,045,029		8,171,182
Total Control Investments				$	12,045,029	$	8,171,182
Affiliate Investments (4)
O’Currance, Inc.	Data Processing & Outsourced Services
First Lien Term Loan A, 16.875% due 3/21/2012			10,741,185		10,616,958		10,523,617
First Lien Term Loan B, 16.875%, 3/21/2012			2,314,211		2,280,235		2,380,876
1.75% Preferred Membership interest in O’Currance Holding Co., LLC					130,413		130,413
3.3% Membership Interest in O’Currance Holding Co., LLC					250,000		3,305
					13,277,606		13,038,211
MK Network, LLC	Healthcare technology
First Lien Term Loan A, 13.5% due 6/1/2012			9,500,000		9,272,590		9,225,025
First Lien Term Loan B, 17.5% due 6/1/2012			5,049,964		4,849,255		4,846,212
First Lien Revolver, Prime + 1.5% (10% floor), due 6/1/2010 (10)			—		—		—
11,030 Membership Units (6)					771,575		—
					14,893,420		14,071,237
Martini Park, LLC (9)(15)	Restaurants
First Lien Term Loan, 14% due 2/20/2013			4,571,400		3,408,351		2,220,905
5% membership interest					650,000		—
					4,058,351		2,220,905
Caregiver Services, Inc.	Healthcare services
Second Lien Term Loan A, LIBOR+6.85% (12% floor) due 2/25/2013			7,855,893		7,453,752		7,808,586
Second Lien Term Loan B, 16.5% due 2/25/2013			14,463,950		13,766,672		13,554,536
1,080,399 shares of Series A Preferred Stock					1,080,398		1,358,622
					22,300,822		22,721,744
Total Affiliate Investments				$	54,530,199	$	52,052,097
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments (7)
CPAC, Inc. (9)	Household Products & Specialty Chemicals
Second Lien Term Loan, 17.5% due 4/13/2012			1,000,000		1,000,000		1,000,000
					1,000,000		1,000,000
Vanguard Vinyl, Inc. (9)	Building Products
First Lien Term Loan, 12% due 3/30/2013			7,000,000		6,811,565		5,986,783
First Lien Revolver, LIBOR+7% (10% floor) due 3/30/2013			1,750,000		1,703,947		1,498,709
25,641 Shares of Series A Preferred Stock					253,846		—
25,641 Shares of Common Stock					2,564		—
					8,771,922		7,485,492

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Portfolio Company /Type of Investment (1)(2)(5)	Industry	Principal (8)		Cost		Fair Value
Repechage Investments Limited	Restaurants
First Lien Term Loan, 15.5% due 10/16/2011			3,955,807		3,647,742		3,652,668
7,500 shares of Series A Preferred Stock of Elephant & Castle, Inc.					750,000		558,138
					4,397,742		4,210,806
Traffic Control & Safety Corporation	Construction and Engineering
Second Lien Term Loan, 15% due 6/29/2014			19,601,335		19,347,925		16,824,249
24,750 shares of Series B Preferred Stock					247,500		—
25,000 shares of Common Stock					2,500		—
					19,597,925		16,824,249
Nicos Polymers & Grinding Inc. (9)(15)	Environmental & facilities services
First Lien Term Loan A, LIBOR+5% (10% floor), due 7/17/2012			3,123,367		3,040,465		1,835,925
First Lien Term Loan B, 13.5% due 7/17/2012			6,079,060		5,713,125		3,346,849
3.32% Interest in Crownbrook Acquisition I LLC					168,086		—
					8,921,676		5,182,774
TBA Global, LLC (9)	Media: Advertising
Second Lien Term Loan A, LIBOR+5% (10% floor), due 8/3/2010			101,979		101,977		109,158
Second Lien Term Loan B, 14.5% due 8/3/2012			11,018,142		10,706,196		10,658,791
53,994 Senior Preferred Shares					215,975		215,975
191,977 Shares A Shares					191,977		13,456
					11,216,125		10,997,380
Fitness Edge, LLC	Leisure Facilities
First Lien Term Loan A, LIBOR+5.25% (10% floor), due 8/8/2012			1,500,000		1,492,777		1,510,709
First Lien Term Loan B, 15% due 8/8/2012			5,560,507		5,489,197		5,499,527
1,000 Common Units					42,908		91,263
					7,024,882		7,101,499
Filet of Chicken (9)	Food Distributors
Second Lien Term Loan, 14.5% due 7/31/2012			9,341,854		9,021,995		8,880,527
					9,021,995		8,880,527
Boot Barn (9)	Footwear and Apparel
Second Lien Term Loan, 14.5% due 10/3/2013			23,030,378		22,730,784		22,688,420
24,706 shares of Series A Preferred Stock					247,060		28,764
1,308 shares of Common Stock					131		—
					22,977,975		22,717,184
Premier Trailer Leasing, Inc. (9)(14)(15)	Trailer Leasing Services
Second Lien Term Loan, 16.5% due 10/23/2012			18,151,010		17,063,645		8,065,658
285 shares of Common Stock					1,140		—
					17,064,785		8,065,658
Pacific Press Technologies, Inc.
Second Lien Term Loan, 14.75% due 1/10/2013	Capital Goods		9,951,227		9,787,138		9,609,027
33,463 shares of Common Stock					344,513		5,810
					10,131,651		9,614,837
Rose Tarlow, Inc. (9)	Home Furnishing Retail
First Lien Term Loan, 12% due 1/25/2014			10,195,152		10,037,180		8,455,134
First Lien Revolver, LIBOR+4% (9% floor) due 1/25/2014 (10)			1,550,000		1,540,097		1,311,686
0.00% membership interest in RTMH Acquisition Company (13)					1,275,000		—
0.00% membership interest in RTMH Acquisition Company (13)					25,000		—
					12,877,277		9,766,820
Goldco, LLC
Second Lien Term Loan, 17.5% due 1/31/2013	Restaurants		8,187,786		8,070,425		8,113,550
					8,070,425		8,113,550
Rail Acquisition Corp.	Manufacturing - Mechanical Products
First Lien Term Loan, 17% due 4/1/2013			15,420,845		15,197,757		14,846,867
					15,197,757		14,846,867

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Portfolio Company /Type of Investment (1)(2)(5)	Industry	Principal (8)		Cost			Fair Value
Western Emulsions, Inc.	Emulsions Manufacturing
Second Lien Term Loan, 15% due 6/30/2014			17,637,889		17,392,084			17,701,865
					17,392,084			17,701,865
Storytellers Theaters Corporation	Entertainment - Theaters
First Lien Term Loan, 15% due 7/16/2014			7,367,750		7,270,614			7,380,662
First Lien Revolver, LIBOR+3.5% (10% floor), due 7/16/2014			500,000		485,834			464,609
1,692 shares of Common Stock					169			49,990
20,000 shares of Preferred Stock					200,000			200,000
					7,956,617			8,095,261
HealthDrive Corporation (9)	Healthcare services
First Lien Term Loan A, 10% due 7/17/2013			7,600,000		7,405,155			7,582,154
First Lien Term Loan B, 13% due 7/17/2013			10,127,137		9,997,137			9,624,445
First Lien Revolver, 12% due 7/17/2013			500,000		487,000			561,074
					17,889,292			17,767,673
idX Corporation	Merchandise Display
Second Lien Term Loan, 14.5% due 7/1/2014			13,451,457		13,181,541			12,932,624
					13,181,541			12,932,624
Cenegenics, LLC	Healthcare services
First Lien Term Loan, 17% due 10/27/2014			20,412,116		19,399,601			19,700,763
414,419 Common Units (6)					598,382			1,837,618
					19,997,983			21,538,381
IZI Medical Products, Inc.	Healthcare technology
First Lien Term Loan A, 12% due 3/31/2014			5,200,000		5,121,540			5,190,455
First Lien Term Loan B, 16% due 3/31/2014			17,172,066		16,537,062			16,781,037
First Lien Revolver, 10% due 3/31/2014 (11)			—		(40,000	)		(40,000	)
453,755 Preferred units of IZI Holdings, LLC					453,755			586,775
					22,072,357			22,518,267
Trans-Trade, Inc.	Air freight & logistics
First Lien Term Loan, 15.5% due 9/10/2014			11,156,007		11,008,084			11,135,248
First Lien Revolver, 12% due 9/10/2014 (11)			—		(35,333	)		(35,333	)
					10,972,751			11,099,915
Riverlake Equity Partners II, LP	Multi-sector holdings
1.63% limited partnership interest					33,640			33,640
					33,640			33,640
Riverside Fund IV, LP	Multi-sector holdings
0.25% limited partnership interest					82,969			82,969
					82,969			82,969
ADAPCO, Inc.	Fertilizers & agricultural chemicals
First Lien Term Loan A, 10% due 12/17/2014			10,000,000		9,742,971			9,638,921
First Lien Term Loan B, 14% due 12/17/2014			14,081,842		13,709,057			13,897,287
First Lien Term Revolver, 10% due 12/17/2014			3,500,000		3,233,726			3,210,100
					26,685,754			26,746,308
Ambath/Rebath Holdings, Inc.	Home improvement retail
First Lien Term Loan A, LIBOR+7% (10% floor) due 12/30/2014			10,000,000		9,736,169			9,344,205
First Lien Term Loan B, 15% due 12/30/2014			22,140,861		21,561,711			21,890,059
First Lien Term Revolver, LIBOR+6.5% (9.5% floor) due 12/30/2014			750,000		674,400			694,046
					31,972,280			31,928,310

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Portfolio Company /Type of Investment (1)(2)(5)	Industry	Principal (8)		Cost			Fair Value
JTC Education, Inc.	Education services
First Lien Term Loan, LIBOR+9.5% (12.5% floor) due 12/31/2014			31,250,000		30,353,332			30,307,895
First Lien Revolver, LIBOR+9.5% (12.5% floor) due 12/31/2014 (11)			—		(280,000	)		(280,000	)
					30,073,332			30,027,895
Tegra Medical, LLC	Healthcare equipment
First Lien Term Loan A, LIBOR+7% (10% floor) due 12/31/2014			28,000,000		27,479,496			27,041,530
First Lien Term Loan B, 14% due 12/31/2014			18,392,674		18,051,074			18,697,833
First Lien Revolver, LIBOR+7% (10% floor) due 12/31/2014 (11)			—		(74,667	)		(74,667	)
					45,455,903			45,664,696
Flatout, Inc.	Food retail
First Lien Term Loan A, 10% due 12/31/2014			7,550,000		7,335,300			7,335,300
First Lien Term Loan B, 15% due 12/31/2014			12,765,709		12,404,082			12,404,082
First Lien Revolver, 10% due 12/31/2014 (11)			—		(42,712	)		(42,712	)
					19,696,670			19,696,670
Psilos Group Partners IV, LP	Multi-sector holdings
0.22% limited partnership interest (12)					—			—
Total Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments				$	419,735,310		$	400,642,117
Total Portfolio Investments				$	486,310,538		$	460,865,396

(1)	All debt investments are income producing. Equity is non-income producing unless otherwise noted.
(2)	See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for portfolio composition by geographic region.
(3)	Control Investments are defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“1940 Act”) as investments in companies in which the Company owns more than 25% of the voting securities or maintains greater than 50% of the board representation.
(4)	Affiliate Investments are defined by the 1940 Act as investments in companies in which the Company owns between 5% and 25% of the voting securities.
(5)	Equity ownership may be held in shares or units of companies related to the portfolio companies.
(6)	Income producing through payment of dividends or distributions.
(7)	Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments are defined by the 1940 Act as investments that are neither Control Investments nor Affiliate Investments.
(8)	Principal includes accumulated PIK interest and is net of repayments.
(9)	Interest rates have been adjusted on certain term loans and revolvers. These rate adjustments are temporary in nature due to financial or payment covenant violations in the original credit agreements, or permanent in nature per loan amendment or waiver documents. The table below summarizes these rate adjustments by portfolio company:

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Portfolio Company	Effective date	Cash interest	PIK interest	Reason
Rose Tarlow, Inc.	January 1, 2009	+0.5% on Term Loan, + 3.0% on Revolver	+ 2.5% on Term Loan	Tier pricing per waiver agreement
Martini Park, LLC	October 1, 2008	- 6.0% on Term Loan	+ 6.0% on Term Loan	Per waiver agreement
Vanguard Vinyl, Inc.	April 1, 2008	+ 0.5% on Term Loan		Per loan amendment
Nicos Polymers & Grinding, Inc.	February 10, 2008		+ 2.0% on Term Loan A & B	Per waiver agreement
TBA Global, LLC	February 15, 2008		+ 2.0% on Term Loan B	Per waiver agreement
Filet of Chicken	January 1, 2009	+ 1.0% on Term Loan		Tier pricing per waiver agreement
Boot Barn	January 1, 2009	+ 1.0% on Term Loan	+ 2.5% on Term Loan	Tier pricing per waiver agreement
Premier Trailer Leasing, Inc.	August 4, 2009	+ 4.0% on Term Loan		Default interest per credit agreement
HealthDrive Corporation	April 30, 2009	+ 2.0% on Term Loan A		Per waiver agreement

(10)	Revolving credit line has been suspended and is deemed unlikely to be renewed in the future.
(11)	Amounts represent unearned income related to undrawn commitments.
(12)	Represents an unfunded commitment to fund limited partnership interest.
(13)	Represents a de minimis membership interest percentage.
(14)	Investment was on cash non-accrual status as of March 31, 2010.
(15)	Investment was on PIK non-accrual status as of March 31, 2010.

See notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Fifth Street Finance Corp.

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2009

Portfolio Company/Type of Investment(1)(2)(5)	Industry	Principal(8)		Cost			Fair Value
Control Investments(3)
Lighting by Gregory, LLC (15)(16)	Housewares & Specialties
First Lien Term Loan A, 9.75% due 2/28/2013		$	4,800,003	$	4,728,589		$	2,419,627
First Lien Term Loan B, 14.5% due 2/28/2013			7,115,649		6,906,440			3,271,480
97.38% membership interest					410,000			—
					12,045,029			5,691,107
Total Control Investments				$	12,045,029		$	5,691,107
Affiliate Investments(4)
O’Currance, Inc.	Data Processing & Outsourced Services
First Lien Term Loan A, 16.875% due 3/21/2012		$	10,526,514	$	10,370,246		$	10,186,501
First Lien Term Loan B, 16.875% due 3/21/2012			2,765,422		2,722,952			2,919,071
1.75% Preferred Membership Interest in O’Currance Holding Co., LLC					130,413			130,413
3.3% Membership Interest in O’Currance Holding Co., LLC					250,000			53,831
					13,473,611			13,289,816
CPAC, Inc.(9)(16)	Household Products & Specialty Chemicals
Second Lien Term Loan, 17.5% due 4/13/2012			11,398,948		9,506,805			4,448,661
Charge-off of cost basis of impaired loan(12)					(4,000,000	)		—
2,297 shares of Common Stock					2,297,000			—
					7,803,805			4,448,661
Elephant & Castle, Inc.	Restaurants
Second Lien Term Loan, 15.5% due 4/20/2012			8,030,061		7,553,247			7,311,604
7,500 shares of Series A Preferred Stock					750,000			492,469
					8,303,247			7,804,073
MK Network, LLC	Healthcare technology
First Lien Term Loan A, 13.5% due 6/1/2012			9,500,000		9,220,111			9,033,826
First Lien Term Loan B, 17.5% due 6/1/2012			5,212,692		4,967,578			5,163,544
First Lien Revolver, Prime + 1.5% (10% floor), due 6/1/2010(10)			—		—			—
11,030 Membership Units(6)					771,575			—
					14,959,264			14,197,370
Martini Park, LLC(9)(16)	Restaurants
First Lien Term Loan, 14% due 2/20/2013			4,390,798		3,408,351			2,068,303
5% membership interest					650,000			—
					4,058,351			2,068,303
Caregiver Services, Inc.	Healthcare services
Second Lien Term Loan A, LIBOR+6.85% (12% floor) due 2/25/2013			8,570,595		8,092,364			8,225,400
Second Lien Term Loan B, 16.5% due 2/25/2013			14,242,034		13,440,995			13,508,338
1,080,399 shares of Series A Preferred Stock					1,080,398			1,206,599
					22,613,757			22,940,337
Total Affiliate Investments				$	71,212,035		$	64,748,560
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments(7)
Best Vinyl Acquisition Corporation(9)	Building Products
Second Lien Term Loan, 12% due 3/30/2013		$	7,000,000	$	6,779,947		$	6,138,582
25,641 Shares of Series A Preferred Stock					253,846			20,326
25,641 Shares of Common Stock					2,564			—
					7,036,357			6,158,908

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Portfolio Company/Type of Investment(1)(2)(5)	Industry	Principal(8)		Cost		Fair Value
Traffic Control & Safety Corporation	Construction and Engineering
Second Lien Term Loan, 15% due 6/29/2014			19,310,587		19,025,031		17,693,780
24,750 shares of Series B Preferred Stock					247,500		158,512
25,000 shares of Common Stock					2,500		—
					19,275,031		17,852,292
Nicos Polymers & Grinding Inc.(9)(16)	Environmental & facilities services
First Lien Term Loan A, LIBOR+5% (10% floor), due 7/17/2012			3,091,972		3,040,465		2,162,593
First Lien Term Loan B, 13.5% due 7/17/2012			5,980,128		5,716,250		3,959,643
3.32% Interest in Crownbrook Acquisition I LLC			��		168,086		—
					8,924,801		6,122,236
TBA Global, LLC(9)	Media: Advertising
Second Lien Term Loan A, LIBOR+5% (10% floor), due 8/3/2010			2,583,805		2,576,304		2,565,305
Second Lien Term Loan B, 14.5% due 8/3/2012			10,797,936		10,419,185		10,371,277
53,994 Senior Preferred Shares					215,975		162,621
191,977 Shares A Shares					191,977		—
					13,403,441		13,099,203
Fitness Edge, LLC	Leisure Facilities
First Lien Term Loan A, LIBOR+5.25% (10% floor), due 8/8/2012			1,750,000		1,740,069		1,753,262
First Lien Term Loan B, 15% due 8/8/2012			5,490,743		5,404,192		5,321,281
1,000 Common Units					42,908		70,354
					7,187,169		7,144,897
Filet of Chicken(9)	Food Distributors
Second Lien Term Loan, 14.5% due 7/31/2012			9,307,547		8,922,946		8,979,657
					8,922,946		8,979,657
Boot Barn(9)	Footwear and Apparel
Second Lien Term Loan, 14.5% due 10/3/2013			22,518,091		22,175,818		22,050,462
24,706 shares of Series A Preferred Stock					247,060		32,259
1,308 shares of Common Stock					131		—
					22,423,009		22,082,721
Premier Trailer Leasing, Inc.(15)(16)	Trailer Leasing Services
Second Lien Term Loan, 16.5% due 10/23/2012			17,855,617		17,063,645		9,860,940
285 shares of Common Stock					1,140		—
					17,064,785		9,860,940
Pacific Press Technologies, Inc.	Capital Goods
Second Lien Term Loan, 14.75% due 1/10/2013			9,813,993		9,621,279		9,606,186
33,463 shares of Common Stock					344,513		160,299
					9,965,792		9,766,485
Rose Tarlow, Inc.(9)	Home Furnishing Retail
First Lien Term Loan, 12% due 1/25/2014			10,191,188		10,016,956		8,827,182
First Lien Revolver, LIBOR+4% (9% floor) due 1/25/2014(10)			1,550,000		1,538,806		1,509,219
0.00% membership interest in RTMH Acquisition Company(14)					1,275,000		—
0.00% membership interest in RTMH Acquisition Company(14)					25,000		—
					12,855,762		10,336,401
Goldco, LLC	Restaurants
Second Lien Term Loan, 17.5% due 1/31/2013			8,024,147		7,926,647		7,938,639
					7,926,647		7,938,639
Rail Acquisition Corp.	Manufacturing - Mechanical Products
First Lien Term Loan, 17% due 4/1/2013			15,668,956		15,416,411		15,081,138
					15,416,411		15,081,138

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Portfolio Company/Type of Investment(1)(2)(5)	Industry	Principal(8)		Cost			Fair Value
Western Emulsions, Inc.	Emulsions Manufacturing
Second Lien Term Loan, 15% due 6/30/2014			11,928,600		11,743,630			12,130,945
					11,743,630			12,130,945
Storytellers Theaters Corporation	Entertainment - Theaters
First Lien Term Loan, 15% due 7/16/2014			7,275,313		7,166,749			7,162,190
First Lien Revolver, LIBOR+3.5% (10% floor), due 7/16/2014			250,000		234,167			223,136
1,692 shares of Common Stock					169			—
20,000 shares of Preferred Stock					200,000			156,256
					7,601,085			7,541,582
HealthDrive Corporation(9)	Healthcare services
First Lien Term Loan A, 10% due 7/17/2013			7,800,000		7,574,591			7,731,153
First Lien Term Loan B, 13% due 7/17/2013			10,076,089		9,926,089			9,587,523
First Lien Revolver, 12% due 7/17/2013			500,000		485,000			534,693
					17,985,680			17,853,369
idX Corporation	Merchandise Display
Second Lien Term Loan, 14.5% due 7/1/2014			13,316,247		13,014,576			13,074,682
					13,014,576			13,074,682
Cenegenics, LLC	Healthcare services
First Lien Term Loan, 17% due 10/27/2013			10,372,069		10,076,277			10,266,770
116,237 Common Units(6)					151,108			515,782
					10,227,385			10,782,552
IZI Medical Products, Inc.	Healthcare technology
First Lien Term Loan A, 12% due 3/31/2014			5,600,000		5,504,943			5,547,944
First Lien Term Loan B, 16% due 3/31/2014			17,042,500		16,328,120			16,532,244
First Lien Revolver, 10% due 3/31/2014(11)			—		(45,000	)		(45,000	)
453,755 Preferred units of IZI Holdings, LLC					453,755			530,016
					22,241,818			22,565,204
Trans-Trade, Inc.	Air freight & logistics
First Lien Term Loan, 15.5% due 9/10/2014			11,016,042		10,798,229			10,838,952
First Lien Revolver, 12% due 9/10/2014(11)			—		(39,333	)		(39,333	)
					10,758,896			10,799,619
Riverlake Equity Partners II, LP	Multi-sector holdings
0.14% limited partnership interest (13)
					—			—
Riverside Fund IV, LP	Multi-sector holdings
0.92% limited partnership interest (13)
					—			—
Total Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments				$	243,975,221		$	229,171,470
Total Portfolio Investments				$	327,232,285		$	299,611,137

(1)	All debt investments are income producing. Equity is non-income producing unless otherwise noted.
(2)	See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for portfolio composition by geographic region.
(3)	Control Investments are defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“1940 Act”) as investments in companies in which the Company owns more than 25% of the voting securities or maintains greater than 50% of the board representation.
(4)	Affiliate Investments are defined by the 1940 Act as investments in companies in which the Company owns between 5% and 25% of the voting securities.

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(5)	Equity ownership may be held in shares or units of companies related to the portfolio companies.
(6)	Income producing through payment of dividends or distributions.
(7)	Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments are defined by the 1940 Act as investments that are neither Control Investments nor Affiliate Investments.
(8)	Principal includes accumulated PIK interest and is net of repayments.
(9)	Interest rates have been adjusted on certain term loans and revolvers. These rate adjustments are temporary in nature due to financial or payment covenant violations in the original credit agreements, or permanent in nature per loan amendment or waiver documents. The table below summarizes these rate adjustments by portfolio company:

Portfolio Company	Effective date	Cash interest	PIK interest	Reason
CPAC, Inc.	November 21, 2008	—	+ 1.0% on Term Loan	Per waiver agreement
Rose Tarlow, Inc.	January 1, 2009	+0.5% on Term Loan, + 3.0% on Revolver	+ 2.5% on Term Loan	Tier pricing per waiver agreement
Martini Park, LLC	October 1, 2008	- 6.0% on Term Loan	+ 6.0% on Term Loan	Per waiver agreement
Best Vinyl Acquisition Corporation	April 1, 2008	+ 0.5% on Term Loan	—	Per loan amendment
Nicos Polymers & Grinding, Inc.	February 10, 2008	—	+ 2.0% on Term Loan A & B	Per waiver agreement
TBA Global, LLC	February 15, 2008	—	+ 2.0% on Term Loan A & B	Per waiver agreement
Filet of Chicken	January 1, 2009	+ 1.0% on Term Loan	—	Tier pricing per waiver agreement
Boot Barn	January 1, 2009	+ 1.0% on Term Loan	+ 2.5% on Term Loan	Tier pricing per waiver agreement
HealthDrive Corporation	April 30, 2009	+ 2.0% on Term Loan A	—	Per waiver agreement

(10)	Revolving credit line has been suspended and is deemed unlikely to be renewed in the future.
(11)	Amounts represent unearned income related to undrawn commitments.
(12)	All or a portion of the loan is considered permanently impaired and, accordingly, the charge-off of the cost basis has been recorded as a realized loss for financial reporting purposes.
(13)	Represents an unfunded commitment to fund limited partnership interest.
(14)	Represents a de minimis membership interest percentage.
(15)	Investment was on cash non-accrual status as of September 30, 2009.
(16)	Investment was on PIK non-accrual status as of September 30, 2009.

See notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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FIFTH STREET FINANCE CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1. Organization

     Fifth Street Mezzanine Partners III, L.P. (the “Partnership”), a Delaware limited partnership, was organized on February 15, 2007 to primarily invest in debt securities of small and/or middle market companies. FSMPIII GP, LLC was the Partnership’s general partner (the “General Partner”). The Partnership’s investments were managed by Fifth Street Management LLC (the “Investment Adviser”). The General Partner and Investment Adviser were under common ownership.

     Effective January 2, 2008, the Partnership merged with and into Fifth Street Finance Corp. (the “Company”), an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company that has elected to be treated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”). The merger involved the exchange of shares between companies under common control. In accordance with the guidance on exchanges of shares between entities under common control, the Company’s results of operations and cash flows for the year ended September 30, 2008 are presented as if the merger had occurred as of October 1, 2007. Accordingly, no adjustments were made to the carrying value of assets and liabilities (or the cost basis of investments) as a result of the merger. The Company is managed by the Investment Adviser. Prior to January 2, 2008, references to the Company are to the Partnership. Since January 2, 2008, references to the “Company,” “FSC,” “we” or “our” are to Fifth Street Finance Corp., unless the context otherwise requires.

     The Company also has certain wholly-owned subsidiaries, including subsidiaries which are not consolidated for income tax filing purposes, which hold certain portfolio investments of the Company. The subsidiaries are consolidated with the Company, and the portfolio investments held by the subsidiaries are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

     On June 17, 2008, the Company completed an initial public offering of 10,000,000 shares of its common stock at the offering price of $14.12 per share. On July 21, 2009, the Company completed a follow-on public offering of 9,487,500 shares of its common stock at the offering price of $9.25 per share. On September 25, 2009, the Company completed a follow-on public offering of 5,520,000 shares of its common stock at the offering price of $10.50 per share. On January 27, 2010, the Company completed a follow-on public offering of 7,000,000 shares of its common stock at the offering price of $11.20 per share, with 300,500 additional shares being sold as part of the underwriters’ partial exercise of their over-allotment option on February 25, 2010. The Company’s shares are currently listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FSC.”

     On February 3, 2010, the Company’s consolidated wholly-owned subsidiary, Fifth Street Mezzanine Partners IV, L.P., received a license, effective February 1, 2010, from the United States Small Business Administration, or SBA, to operate as a small business investment company, or SBIC, under Section 301(c) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958. SBICs are designated to stimulate the flow of private equity capital to eligible small businesses. Under SBA regulations, SBICs may make loans to eligible small businesses and invest in the equity securities of small businesses.

     The SBIC license allows the Company’s SBIC subsidiary to obtain leverage by issuing SBA-guaranteed debentures, subject to the issuance of a capital commitment by the SBA and other customary procedures. SBA-guaranteed debentures are non-recourse, interest only debentures with interest payable semi-annually and have a ten year maturity. The principal amount of SBA-guaranteed debentures is not required to be paid prior to maturity but may be prepaid at any time without penalty. The interest rate of SBA-guaranteed debentures is fixed at the time of issuance at a market-driven spread over U.S. Treasury Notes with 10-year maturities.

     SBA regulations currently limit the amount that the Company’s SBIC subsidiary may borrow up to a maximum of $150 million when it has at least $75 million in regulatory capital, receives a capital commitment from the SBA and has been through an examination by the SBA subsequent to licensing. As of March 31, 2010, the Company’s SBIC subsidiary had $75 million in regulatory capital. The SBA has issued a capital commitment to the Company’s SBIC subsidiary in the amount of $75 million. The Company’s SBIC subsidiary will not be able to access more than half of the commitment until it is examined by the SBA, and the Company cannot predict the timing for completion of an examination by the SBA.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

     The SBA restricts the ability of SBICs to repurchase their capital stock. SBA regulations also include restrictions on a “change of control” or transfer of an SBIC and require that SBICs invest idle funds in accordance with SBA regulations. In addition, the Company’s SBIC subsidiary may also be limited in its ability to make distributions to the Company if it does not have sufficient capital, in accordance with SBA regulations.

     The Company’s SBIC subsidiary is subject to regulation and oversight by the SBA, including requirements with respect to maintaining certain minimum financial ratios and other covenants. Receipt of an SBIC license does not assure that the SBIC subsidiary will receive SBA-guaranteed debenture funding and is dependent upon the SBIC subsidiary continuing to be in compliance with SBA regulations and policies.

     The SBA, as a creditor, will have a superior claim to our SBIC subsidiary’s assets over the Company’s stockholders in the event the Company liquidates the SBIC subsidiary or the SBA exercises its remedies under the SBA-guaranteed debentures issued by the SBIC subsidiary upon an event of default.

     The Company applied for exemptive relief from the SEC to permit it to exclude the debt of the SBIC subsidiary guaranteed by the SBA from the 200% asset coverage test under the 1940 Act. If the Company receives an exemption for this SBA debt, the Company would have increased flexibility under the 200% asset coverage test.

Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies

  FASB Accounting Standards Codification:

     The issuance ofFASB Accounting Standards Codificationtm (the “Codification”) on July 1, 2009 (effective for interim or annual reporting periods ending after September 15, 2009), changes the way that U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) are referenced. Beginning on that date, the Codification officially became the single source of authoritative nongovernmental GAAP; however, SEC registrants must also consider rules, regulations, and interpretive guidance issued by the SEC or its staff. The switch affects the way companies refer to GAAP in financial statements and in their accounting policies. All existing standards that were used to create the Codification became superseded. Instead, references to standards will consist solely of the number used in the Codification’s structural organization.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

     Consistent with the effective date of the Codification, financial statements for periods ending after September 15, 2009, refer to the Codification structure, not pre-Codification historical GAAP.

  Basis of Presentation and Liquidity:

     The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with GAAP and pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X. In the opinion of management, all adjustments of a normal recurring nature considered necessary for the fair presentation of the Consolidated Financial Statements for the interim period have been made. The financial results of the Company’s portfolio investments are not consolidated in the Company’s financial statements.

     Although the Company expects to fund the growth of its investment portfolio through the net proceeds of the recent and future equity offerings, the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan, and issuances of senior securities or future borrowings, to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act, the Company cannot assure that its plans to raise capital will be successful. In addition, the Company intends to distribute to its stockholders between 90% and 100% of its taxable income each year in order to satisfy the requirements applicable to Regulated Investment Companies (“RICs”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“Code”). Consequently, the Company may not have the funds or the ability to fund new investments, to make additional investments in its portfolio companies, to fund its unfunded commitments to portfolio companies or to repay borrowings. In addition, the illiquidity of its portfolio investments may make it difficult for the Company to sell these investments when desired and, if the Company is required to sell these investments, the Company may realize significantly less than their recorded value.

  Use of Estimates:

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions affecting amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. These estimates are based on the information that is currently available to the Company and on various other assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates under different assumptions and conditions. The most significant estimate inherent in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements is the valuation of investments and the related amounts of unrealized appreciation and depreciation.

     The consolidated financial statements include portfolio investments at fair value of $460.9 million and $299.6 million at March 31, 2010 and September 30, 2009, respectively. The portfolio investments represent 95.1% and 73.0% of stockholders’ equity at March 31, 2010 and September 30, 2009, respectively, and their fair values have been determined by the Company’s Board of Directors in good faith in the absence of readily available market values. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, the determined values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for the investments, and the differences could be material. The illiquidity of these portfolio investments may make it difficult for the Company to sell these investments when desired and, if the Company is required to sell these investments, it may realize significantly less than the investments’ recorded value.

     The Company classifies its investments in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act. Under the 1940 Act, “Control Investments” are defined as investments in companies in which the Company owns more than 25% of the voting securities or has rights to maintain greater than 50% of the board representation; “Affiliate Investments” are defined as investments in companies in which the Company owns between 5% and 25% of the voting securities; and “Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments” are defined as investments that are neither Control Investments nor Affiliate Investments.

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Fair Value Measurements:

     In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASC 820 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), which was effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. ASC 820 defines fair value as the price at which an asset could be exchanged in a current transaction between knowledgeable, willing parties. A liability’s fair value is defined as the amount that would be paid to transfer the liability to a new obligor, not the amount that would be paid to settle the liability with the creditor. Where available, fair value is based on observable market prices or parameters or derived from such prices or parameters. Where observable prices or inputs are not available or reliable, valuation techniques are applied. These valuation techniques involve some level of management estimation and judgment, the degree of which is dependent on the price transparency for the investments or market and the investments’ complexity.

     Effective October 1, 2008, the Company adopted ASC 820. Assets recorded at fair value in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets are categorized based upon the level of judgment associated with the inputs used to measure their fair value. Hierarchical levels, defined by ASC 820 and directly related to the amount of subjectivity associated with the inputs to fair valuation of these assets and liabilities, are as follows:

• Level 1 — Unadjusted, quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.

• Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data at the measurement date for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

• Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that reflect management’s best estimate of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. Consideration is given to the risk inherent in the valuation technique and the risk inherent in the inputs to the model.

     Under ASC 820, the Company performs detailed valuations of its debt and equity investments on an individual basis, using market based, income based, and bond yield approaches as appropriate.

     Under the market approach, the Company estimates the enterprise value of the portfolio companies in which it invests. There is no one methodology to estimate enterprise value and, in fact, for any one portfolio company, enterprise value is best expressed as a range of fair values, from which the Company derives a single estimate of enterprise value. To estimate the enterprise value of a portfolio company, the Company analyzes various factors, including the portfolio company’s historical and projected financial results. Typically, private companies are valued based on multiples of EBITDA, cash flows, net income, revenues, or in limited cases, book value. The Company generally requires portfolio companies to provide annual audited and quarterly and monthly unaudited financial statements, as well as annual projections for the upcoming fiscal year.

     Under the income approach, the Company generally prepares and analyzes discounted cash flow models based on projections of the future free cash flows of the business. Under the bond yield approach, the Company uses bond yield models to determine the present value of the future cash flow streams of its debt investments. The Company reviews various sources of transactional data, including private mergers and acquisitions involving debt investments with similar characteristics, and assesses the information in the valuation process.

     The Company also may, when conditions warrant, utilize an expected recovery model, whereby it uses alternate procedures to determine value when the customary approaches are deemed to be not as relevant or reliable.

     The Company’s Board of Directors undertakes a multi-step valuation process each quarter in connection with determining the fair value of our investments:

• The quarterly valuation process begins with each portfolio company or investment being initially valued by the deal team within the Investment Adviser responsible for the portfolio investment;

• Preliminary valuations are then reviewed and discussed with the principals of the Investment Adviser;

• Separately, an independent valuation firm engaged by the Board of Directors prepares preliminary valuations on a selected basis and submits a report to the Company;

• The deal team compares and contrasts its preliminary valuations to the report of the independent valuation firm and resolves any differences;

• The deal team prepares a final valuation report for the Valuation Committee of the Board of Directors;

• The Valuation Committee of the Board of Directors reviews the preliminary valuations, and the deal team responds and supplements the preliminary valuations to reflect any comments provided by the Valuation Committee;

• The Valuation Committee of the Board of Directors makes a recommendation to the Board of Directors; and

• The Board of Directors discusses valuations and determines the fair value of each investment in the Company’s portfolio in good faith.

     The fair value of all of the Company’s investments at March 31, 2010 and September 30, 2009 was determined by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is solely responsible for the valuation of the portfolio investments at fair value as determined in good faith pursuant to the Company’s valuation policy and a consistently applied valuation process.

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     Realized gain or loss on the sale of investments is the difference between the proceeds received from dispositions of portfolio investments and their stated costs. Realized losses may also be recorded in connection with the Company’s determination that certain investments are other than temporarily impaired.

     Interest income, adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of original issue discount, is recorded on an accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are expected to be collected. The Company stops accruing interest on investments when it is determined that interest is no longer collectible.

     Distributions of earnings from portfolio companies are recorded as dividend income when the distribution is received.

     The Company has investments in debt securities which contain a payment-in-kind or “PIK” interest provision. PIK interest is computed at the contractual rate specified in each investment agreement and added to the principal balance of the investment and recorded as income.

     Fee income consists of the monthly collateral management fees that the Company receives in connection with its debt investments and the accreted portion of the debt origination and exit fees.

     The Company capitalizes upfront loan origination fees received in connection with investments. The unearned fee income from such fees is accreted into fee income based on the effective interest method over the life of the investment. In connection with its investment, the Company sometimes receives nominal cost equity that is valued as part of the negotiation process with the particular portfolio company. When the Company receives nominal cost equity, the Company allocates its cost basis in its investment between its debt securities and its nominal cost equity at the time of origination. Any resulting discount from recording the loan is accreted into fee income over the life of the loan.

     As of March 31, 2010, the Company was entitled to receive exit fees upon the future exit of certain investments. These fees will typically be paid to the Company upon the sooner to occur of (i) a sale of the borrower or substantially all of the assets of the borrower, (ii) the maturity date of the loan, or (iii) the date when full prepayment of the loan occurs. Exit fees, which are contractually payable by borrowers to the Company, previously were to be recognized by the Company on a cash basis when received and not accrued or otherwise included in net investment income until received. None of the loans with exit fees, all of which were originated in 2008 and 2009, have been exited and, as a result, no exit fees were recognized. Beginning with the quarter ended December 31, 2009, the Company recognizes income pertaining to contractual exit fees on an accrual basis and adds exit fee income to the principal balance of the related loan to the extent the Company determines that collection of the exit fee income is probable. Additionally, the Company includes the cash flows of contractual exit fees that it determines are probable of collection in determining the fair value of its loans. The Company believes the effect of this cumulative adjustment in the quarter ended December 31, 2009 was not material to its financial statements as of any date or for any period.

  Cash and Cash Equivalents:

     Cash and cash equivalents consist of demand deposits and highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less when acquired. The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with financial institutions and, at times, cash held in bank accounts may exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insured limit.

  Offering Costs:

     Offering costs consist of fees and expenses paid in connection with the public offer and sale of the Company’s common stock, including legal, accounting and printing fees. Approximately $0.5 million of offering costs were charged to capital during the six months ended March 31, 2010 relating to such public offerings.

  Income Taxes:

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     As a RIC, the Company is not subject to federal income tax on the portion of its taxable income and gains distributed currently to its stockholders as a dividend. The Company anticipates distributing between 90% and 100% of its taxable income and gains, within the Subchapter M rules, and thus the Company anticipates that it will not incur any federal or state income tax at the RIC level. As a RIC, the Company is also subject to a federal excise tax based on distributive requirements of its taxable income on a calendar year basis (e.g., calendar year 2010). The Company anticipates timely distribution of its taxable income within the tax rules; however, the Company incurred a de minimis federal excise tax for calendar years 2008 and 2009. In addition, the Company may incur a federal excise tax in future years.

     The purpose of the Company’s taxable subsidiaries is to permit the Company to hold equity investments in portfolio companies which are “pass through” entities for federal tax purposes in order to comply with the “source income” requirements contained in the RIC tax requirements. The taxable subsidiaries are not consolidated with the Company for income tax purposes and may generate income tax expense as a result of their ownership of certain portfolio investments. This income tax expense, if any, is reflected in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company uses the asset and liability method to account for its taxable subsidiaries’ income taxes. Using this method, the Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the estimated future tax effects attributable to temporary differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities. In addition, the Company recognizes deferred tax benefits associated with net operating carry forwards that it may use to offset future tax obligations. The Company measures deferred tax assets and liabilities using the enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which it expects to recover or settle those temporary differences.

     The Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board ASC Topic 740Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes(“ASC 740”) at inception on February 15, 2007. ASC 740 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented, and disclosed in the consolidated financial statements. ASC 740 requires the evaluation of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Company’s tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold are recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. Adoption of ASC 740 was applied to all open taxable years as of the effective date. The adoption of ASC 740 did not have an effect on the financial position or results of operations of the Company as there was no liability for unrecognized tax benefits and no change to the beginning capital of the Company. Management’s determinations regarding ASC 740 may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based upon factors including, but not limited to, an ongoing analysis of tax laws, regulations and interpretations thereof.

  Recent Accounting Pronouncements:

     In February 2010, the FASB amended its authoritative guidance related to subsequent events to alleviate potential conflicts with current United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) guidance. Effective immediately, these amendments remove the requirement that an SEC filer disclose the date through which it has evaluated subsequent events. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

     In January 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2010-06,Fair Value Measurements and Improving Disclosures About Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820),which provides for improving disclosures about fair value measurements, primarily significant transfers in and out of Levels 1 and 2, and activity in Level 3 fair value measurements. The new disclosures and clarifications of existing disclosures are effective for the interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, while the disclosures about the purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements in the roll forward activity in Level 3 fair value measurements are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010 and for the interim periods within those fiscal years. Except for certain detailed Level 3 disclosures, which are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010 and interim periods within those years, the new guidance became effective for the Company’s fiscal 2010 second quarter. The Company did not have transfers of assets or liabilities in or out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. The adoption of this disclosure-only guidance is included in Note 3 - Portfolio Investments and did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial results.

     In September 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2009-12,Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820) — Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent), which provides guidance on estimating the fair value of an alternative investment, amending ASC 820-10. The amendment is effective for interim and annual periods ending after December 15, 2009. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on either the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

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Note 3. Portfolio Investments

     At March 31, 2010, 95.1% of stockholders’ equity or $460.9 million was invested in 34 long-term portfolio investments and 4.8% of stockholders’ equity or $23.5 million was invested in cash and cash equivalents. In comparison, at September 30, 2009, 73.0% of stockholders’ equity or $299.6 million was invested in 28 long-term portfolio investments and 27.6% of stockholders’ equity or $113.2 million was invested in cash and cash equivalents. As of March 31, 2010, all of the Company’s debt investments were secured by first or second priority liens on the assets of the portfolio companies. Moreover, the Company held equity investments in certain of its portfolio companies consisting of common stock, preferred stock or limited liability company interests designed to provide the Company with an opportunity for an enhanced rate of return. These instruments generally do not produce a current return, but are held for potential investment appreciation and capital gain.

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     At March 31, 2010 and September 30, 2009, $375.4 million and $281.0 million, respectively, of the Company’s portfolio debt investments at fair value were at fixed rates, which represented approximately 82.4% and 95.0%, respectively, of the Company’s total portfolio of debt investments at fair value. During the three and six months ended March 31, 2010, the Company recorded net realized losses on investments of $2.9 million and $2.8 million, respectively. During the three and six months ended March 31, 2009, the Company recorded net realized losses on investments of $12.4 million. During the three and six months ended March 31, 2010, the Company recorded unrealized appreciation of $1.2 million and $2.2 million, respectively. During the three and six months ended March 31, 2009, the Company recorded unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of $7.7 million and ($10.7 million), respectively.

     The composition of the Company’s investments as of March 31, 2010 and September 30, 2009 at cost and fair value was as follows:

	March 31, 2010				September 30, 2009
	Cost		Fair Value		Cost			Fair Value
Investments in debt securities	$	477,881,037	$	455,668,658	$	317,069,667	$	295,921,400
Investments in equity securities		8,429,501		5,196,738		10,162,618		3,689,737
Total	$	486,310,538	$	460,865,396	$	327,232,285	$	299,611,137

     The following table presents the financial instruments carried at fair value as of March 31, 2010, by caption on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet for each of the three levels of hierarchy established by ASC 820.

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Cash equivalents	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Investments in debt securities (first lien)		—		—		317,721,667		317,721,667
Investments in debt securities (second lien)						137,946,991		137,946,991
Investments in equity securities		—		—		5,196,738		5,196,738
Total	$	—	$	—	$	460,865,396	$	460,865,396

     When a determination is made to classify a financial instrument within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy, the determination is based upon the fact that the unobservable factors are the most significant to the overall fair value measurement. However, Level 3 financial instruments typically include, in addition to the unobservable or Level 3 components, observable components (that is, components that are actively quoted and can be validated by external sources). Accordingly, the appreciation (depreciation) in the tables below include changes in fair value due in part to observable factors that are part of the valuation methodology.

     The following table provides a roll-forward in the changes in fair value from January 1, 2010 to March 31, 2010, for all investments for which the Company determines fair value using unobservable (Level 3) factors.

	First lien debt			Second lien debt			Equity			Total
Fair value as of January 1, 2010	$	280,768,502		$	152,254,769		$	3,670,269		$	436,693,540
Net realized gains (losses)		—			(2,908,084	)		—			(2,908,084	)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)		(408,039	)		(1,828,808	)		3,413,558			1,176,711
Purchases, issuances, settlements and other, net		37,361,204			(9,570,886	)		(1,887,089	)		25,903,229
Fair value at March 31, 2010	$	317,721,667		$	137,946,991		$	5,196,738		$	460,865,396

     The following table provides a roll-forward in the changes in fair value from January 1, 2009 to March 31, 2009, for all investments for which the Company determines fair value using unobservable (Level 3) factors.

	First lien debt		Second lien debt			Equity			Total
Fair value as of January 1, 2009	$	104,634,347	$	163,472,449		$	3,104,354		$	271,211,150
Net realized gains (losses)		—		(12,400,000	)		—			(12,400,000	)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)		5,036,965		2,971,320			(258,551	)		7,749,734
Purchases, issuances, settlements and other, net		23,434,449		328,210			453,756			24,216,415
Fair value at March 31, 2009	$	133,105,761	$	154,371,979		$	3,299,559		$	290,777,299

     The following table provides a roll-forward in the changes in fair value from September 30, 2009 to March 31, 2010, for all investments for which the Company determines fair value using unobservable (Level 3) factors.

	First lien debt		Second lien debt			Equity			Total
Fair value as of September 30, 2009	$	142,016,942	$	153,904,458		$	3,689,737		$	299,611,137
Net realized gains (losses)		—		(2,908,084	)		—			(2,908,084	)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)		1,477,258		(2,541,371	)		3,240,118			2,176,005
Purchases, issuances, settlements and other, net		174,227,467		(10,508,012	)		(1,733,117	)		161,986,338
Fair value at March 31, 2010	$	317,721,667	$	137,946,991		$	5,196,738		$	460,865,396

     The following table provides a roll-forward in the changes in fair value from September 30, 2008 to March 31, 2009, for all investments for which the Company determines fair value using unobservable (Level 3) factors.

	First lien debt			Second lien debt			Equity			Total
Fair value as of September 30, 2008	$	96,666,351		$	172,488,597		$	4,604,206		$	273,759,154
Net realized gains (losses)		—			(12,400,000	)		—			(12,400,000	)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)		(2,737,273	)		(5,899,140	)		(2,096,291	)		(10,732,704	)
Purchases, issuances, settlements and other, net		39,176,683			182,522			791,644			40,150,849
Fair value at March 31, 2009	$	133,105,761		$	154,371,979		$	3,299,559		$	290,777,299

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     Concurrent with its adoption of ASC 820, effective October 1, 2008, the Company augmented the valuation techniques it uses to estimate the fair value of its debt investments where there is not a readily available market value (Level 3). Prior to October 1, 2008, the Company estimated the fair value of its Level 3 debt investments by first estimating the enterprise value of the portfolio company which issued the debt investment. To estimate the enterprise value of a portfolio company, the Company analyzed various factors, including the portfolio companies historical and projected financial results. Typically, private companies are valued based on multiples of EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization), cash flow, net income, revenues or, in limited instances, book value.

     In estimating a multiple to use for valuation purposes, the Company looked to private merger and acquisition statistics, discounted public trading multiples or industry practices. In some cases, the best valuation methodology may have been a discounted cash flow analysis based on future projections. If a portfolio company was distressed, a liquidation analysis may have provided the best indication of enterprise value.

     If there was adequate enterprise value to support the repayment of the Company’s debt, the fair value of the Level 3 loan or debt security normally corresponded to cost plus the amortized original issue discount unless the borrower’s condition or other factors lead to a determination of fair value at a different amount.

     Beginning on October 1, 2008, the Company also introduced a bond yield model to value these investments based on the present value of expected cash flows. The primary inputs into the model are market interest rates for debt with similar characteristics and an adjustment for the portfolio company’s credit risk. The credit risk component of the valuation considers several factors including financial performance, business outlook, debt priority and collateral position. During the three months ended March 31, 2010 and March 31, 2009, the Company recorded net unrealized appreciation of $1.2 million and $7.7 million, respectively, on its investments. For the three months ended March 31, 2010, the Company’s net unrealized appreciation consisted of $3.3 million of reclassifications to realized losses offset by unrealized depreciation of ($2.1 million) resulting from declines in EBITDA or market multiples of its portfolio companies requiring closer monitoring or performing below expectations.

     The table below summarizes the changes in the Company’s investment portfolio from September 30, 2009 to March 31, 2010.

	Debt			Equity			Total
Fair value at September 30, 2009	$	295,921,400		$	3,689,737		$	299,611,137
New investments		176,852,726			563,883			177,416,609
Redemptions/ repayments		(15,040,837	)		—			(15,040,837	)
Net accrual of PIK interest income		3,631,753			—			3,631,753
Accretion of original issue discount		448,427			—			448,427
Net change in unearned income		(4,157,365	)		—			(4,157,365	)
Recognition of exit fee income		49,837			—			49,837
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)		(1,064,113	)		3,240,118			2,176,005
Net changes from unrealized to realized		(973,170	)		(2,297,000	)		(3,270,170	)
Fair value at March 31, 2010	$	455,668,658		$	5,196,738		$	460,865,396

     The Company’s off-balance sheet arrangements consisted of $35.4 million and $9.8 million of unfunded commitments to provide debt financing to its portfolio companies or to fund limited partnership interests as of March 31, 2010 and September 30, 2009, respectively. Such commitments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheet and are not reflected on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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     A summary of the composition of the unfunded commitments (consisting of revolvers, term loans and limited partnership interests) as of March 31, 2010 and September 30, 2009 is shown in the table below:

	March 31, 2010		September 30, 2009
Storyteller Theaters Corporation	$	1,500,000	$	1,750,000
HealthDrive Corporation		1,500,000		1,500,000
IZI Medical Products, Inc.		2,500,000		2,500,000
Trans-Trade, Inc.		2,000,000		2,000,000
Riverlake Equity Partners II, LP (limited partnership interest)		966,360		1,000,000
Riverside Fund IV, LP (limited partnership interest)		917,031		1,000,000
ADAPCO, Inc.		6,500,000		—
AmBath/ReBath Holdings, Inc.		2,250,000		—
JTC Education, Inc.		10,000,000		—
Tegra Medical, LLC		4,000,000		—
Vanguard Vinyl, Inc.		750,000		—
Flatout, Inc.		1,500,000		—
Psilos Group Partners IV, LP (limited partnership interest)		1,000,000		—
Total	$	35,383,391	$	9,750,000

     Summaries of the composition of the Company’s investment portfolio at cost and fair value as a percentage of total investments are shown in the following tables:

	March 31, 2010				September 30, 2009
Cost:
First lien debt	$	328,256,903	67.50	%	$	153,207,248	46.82	%
Second lien debt		149,624,134	30.77	%		163,862,419	50.08	%
Purchased equity		3,170,368	0.65	%		4,170,368	1.27	%
Equity grants		5,142,524	1.06	%		5,992,250	1.83	%
Limited partnership interests		116,609	0.02	%		—	0.00	%
Total	$	486,310,538	100.00	%	$	327,232,285	100.00	%
	March 31, 2010				September 30, 2009
Fair value:
First lien debt	$	317,721,667	68.94	%	$	142,016,942	47.40	%
Second lien debt		137,946,991	29.93	%		153,904,458	51.37	%
Purchased equity		286,275	0.06	%		517,181	0.17	%
Equity grants		4,793,854	1.04	%		3,172,556	1.06	%
Limited partnership interests		116,609	0.03	%		—	0.00	%
Total	$	460,865,396	100.00	%	$	299,611,137	100.00	%

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     The Company invests in portfolio companies located in the United States. The following tables show the portfolio composition by geographic region at cost and fair value as a percentage of total investments. The geographic composition is determined by the location of the corporate headquarters of the portfolio company, which may not be indicative of the primary source of the portfolio company’s business.

	March 31, 2010				September 30, 2009
Cost:
Northeast	$	157,538,291	32.39	%	$	103,509,164	31.63	%
West		108,750,453	22.36	%		98,694,596	30.16	%
Southeast		66,078,996	13.59	%		39,463,350	12.06	%
Midwest		53,386,524	10.98	%		22,980,368	7.02	%
Southwest		100,556,274	20.68	%		62,584,807	19.13	%
Total	$	486,310,538	100.00	%	$	327,232,285	100.00	%
	March 31, 2010				September 30, 2009
Fair value:
Northeast	$	147,688,678	32.05	%	$	87,895,220	29.34	%
West		102,401,357	22.22	%		93,601,893	31.24	%
Southeast		66,462,129	14.42	%		39,858,633	13.30	%
Midwest		52,575,356	11.41	%		22,841,167	7.62	%
Southwest		91,737,876	19.90	%		55,414,224	18.50	%
Total	$	460,865,396	100.00	%	$	299,611,137	100.00	%

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     The composition of the Company’s portfolio by industry at cost and fair value as of March 31, 2010 and September 30, 2009 were as follows:

	March 31, 2010				September 30, 2009
Cost:
Healthcare services	$	60,188,097	12.38	%	$	50,826,822	15.53	%
Healthcare equipment		45,455,903	9.35	%		—	0.00	%
Healthcare technology		36,965,777	7.60	%		37,201,082	11.37	%
Home improvement retail		31,972,280	6.57	%		—	0.00	%
Education services		30,073,332	6.18	%		—	0.00	%
Fertilizers & agricultural chemicals		26,685,754	5.49	%		—	0.00	%
Footwear and apparel		22,977,975	4.72	%		22,423,009	6.85	%
Food retail		19,696,670	4.05	%		—	0.00	%
Construction and engineering		19,597,925	4.03	%		19,275,031	5.89	%
Emulsions manufacturing		17,392,084	3.58	%		11,743,630	3.59	%
Trailer leasing services		17,064,785	3.51	%		17,064,785	5.21	%
Restaurants		16,526,518	3.40	%		20,288,245	6.20	%
Manufacturing — mechanical products		15,197,757	3.13	%		15,416,411	4.71	%
Data processing and outsourced services		13,277,606	2.73	%		13,473,611	4.12	%
Merchandise display		13,181,541	2.71	%		13,014,576	3.98	%
Home furnishing retail		12,877,277	2.65	%		12,855,762	3.93	%
Housewares & specialties		12,045,029	2.48	%		12,045,029	3.68	%
Media — Advertising		11,216,125	2.31	%		13,403,441	4.10	%
Air freight and logistics		10,972,751	2.26	%		10,758,896	3.29	%
Capital goods		10,131,651	2.08	%		9,965,792	3.05	%
Food distributors		9,021,995	1.86	%		8,922,946	2.73	%
Environmental & facilities services		8,921,676	1.83	%		8,924,801	2.73	%
Building products		8,771,922	1.80	%		7,036,357	2.14	%
Entertainment — theaters		7,956,617	1.64	%		7,601,085	2.32	%
Leisure facilities		7,024,882	1.44	%		7,187,169	2.20	%
Household products/ specialty chemicals		1,000,000	0.21	%		7,803,805	2.38	%
Multi-sector holdings		116,609	0.01	%		—	0.00	%
Total	$	486,310,538	100.00	%	$	327,232,285	100.00	%

	March 31, 2010				September 30, 2009
Fair value:
Healthcare services	$	62,027,798	13.46	%	$	51,576,258	17.21	%
Healthcare equipment		45,664,696	9.91	%		—	0.00	%
Healthcare technology		36,589,504	7.94	%		36,762,574	12.27	%
Home improvement retail		31,928,310	6.93	%		—	0.00	%
Education services		30,027,895	6.52	%		—	0.00	%
Fertilizers & agricultural chemicals		26,746,308	5.80	%		—	0.00	%
Footwear and apparel		22,717,184	4.93	%		22,082,721	7.37	%
Food retail		19,696,670	4.27	%		—	0.00	%
Emulsions manufacturing		17,701,865	3.84	%		12,130,945	4.05	%
Construction and engineering		16,824,249	3.65	%		17,852,292	5.96	%
Manufacturing — mechanical products		14,846,867	3.22	%		15,081,138	5.03	%
Restaurants		14,545,261	3.16	%		17,811,015	5.94	%
Data processing and outsourced services		13,038,211	2.83	%		13,289,816	4.44	%
Merchandise display		12,932,624	2.81	%		13,074,682	4.36	%
Air freight and logistics		11,099,915	2.41	%		10,799,619	3.60	%
Media — Advertising		10,997,380	2.39	%		13,099,203	4.37	%
Home furnishing retail		9,766,820	2.12	%		10,336,401	3.45	%
Capital goods		9,614,837	2.09	%		9,766,485	3.26	%
Food distributors		8,880,527	1.93	%		8,979,657	3.00	%
Housewares & specialties		8,171,182	1.77	%		5,691,107	1.90	%
Entertainment — theaters		8,095,261	1.76	%		7,541,582	2.52	%
Trailer leasing services		8,065,658	1.75	%		9,860,940	3.29	%
Building products		7,485,492	1.62	%		6,158,908	2.06	%
Leisure facilities		7,101,499	1.54	%		7,144,897	2.38	%
Environmental & facilities services		5,182,774	1.12	%		6,122,236	2.04	%
Household products/ specialty chemicals		1,000,000	0.22	%		4,448,661	1.50	%
Multi-sector holdings		116,609	0.01	%		—	0.00	%
Total	$	460,865,396	100.00	%	$	299,611,137	100.00	%

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

     The Company’s investments are generally in small and mid-sized companies in a variety of industries. At March 31, 2010, the Company had no investments that represented greater than 10% of the total investment portfolio at fair value. At September 30, 2009, the Company had one investment that was greater than 10% of the total investment portfolio at fair value. This investment comprised 10.4% of the total portfolio at fair value. Income, consisting of interest, dividends, fees, other investment income, and realization of gains or losses on equity interests, can fluctuate upon repayment of an investment or sale of an equity interest and in any given year can be highly concentrated among several investments. For the three months ended March 31, 2010 and March 31, 2009, no individual investment produced income that exceeded 10% of investment income.

Note 4. Fee Income

     The Company receives a variety of fees in the ordinary course of business. Certain fees, such as origination fees, are capitalized and amortized in accordance with ASC 310-20Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs. In accordance with ASC 820, the net unearned fee income balance is netted against the cost and fair value of the respective investments. Other fees, such as servicing fees, are classified as fee income and recognized as they are earned on a monthly basis.

     Accumulated unearned fee income activity for the six months ended March 31, 2010 and March 31, 2009 was as follows:

	Six months			Six months
	ended March 31, 2010			ended March 31, 2009
Beginning unearned fee income balance	$	5,589,630		$	5,236,265
Net fees received		6,469,801			2,227,846
Unearned fee income recognized		(2,312,436	)		(1,816,247	)
Ending unearned fee income balance	$	9,746,995		$	5,647,864

     As of March 31, 2010, the Company was entitled to receive approximately $7.9 million in aggregate exit fees across 12 portfolio investments upon the future exit of those investments. These fees will typically be paid to the Company upon the sooner to occur of (i) a sale of the borrower or substantially all of the assets of the borrower, (ii) the maturity date of the loan, or (iii) the date when full prepayment of the loan occurs. Exit fees, which are contractually payable by borrowers to the Company, previously were to be recognized on a cash basis when received and not accrued or otherwise included in net investment income until received. None of the loans with exit fees, all of which were originated in 2008 and 2009, have been exited and, as a result, no exit fees were recognized. Beginning with the quarter ended December 31, 2009, the Company recognizes income pertaining to contractual exit fees on an accrual basis and adds exit fee income to the principal balance of the related loan to the extent the Company determines that collection of the exit fee income is probable. Additionally, the Company includes the cash flows of contractual exit fees that it determines are probable of collection in determining the fair value of its loans. The Company believes the effect of this cumulative adjustment in the quarter ended December 31, 2009 was not material to its financial statements as of any date or for any period. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2010, fee income included approximately $23,000 and $50,000, respectively, of income from accrued exit fees.

     The Company’s decision to accrue exit fees and the amount of each accrual involves subjective judgments and determinations based on the risks and uncertainties associated with the Company’s ability to ultimately collect exit fees relating to each individual loan, including the actions of the senior note holders to block the payment of the exit fees, the Company’s relationship with the equity sponsor, the potential modification and extension of a loan, and consideration of situations where exit fees have been added after the initial investment as a remedy for a covenant violation.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 5. Share Data and Stockholders’ Equity

     Effective January 2, 2008, the Partnership merged with and into the Company. At the time of the merger, all outstanding partnership interests in the Partnership were exchanged for 12,480,972 shares of common stock of the Company. An additional 26 fractional shares were payable to the stockholders in cash.

     On June 17, 2008, the Company completed an initial public offering of 10,000,000 shares of its common stock at the offering price of $14.12 per share. The net proceeds totaled approximately $129.5 million net of investment banking commissions of approximately $9.9 million and offering costs of approximately $1.8 million.

     On July 21, 2009, the Company completed a follow-on public offering of 9,487,500 shares of its common stock, which included the underwriters’ exercise of their over-allotment option, at the offering price of $9.25 per share. The net proceeds totaled approximately $82.7 million after deducting investment banking commissions of approximately $4.4 million and offering costs of $0.7 million.

     On September 25, 2009, the Company completed a follow-on public offering of 5,520,000 shares of its common stock, which included the underwriters’ exercise of their over-allotment option, at the offering price of $10.50 per share. The net proceeds totaled approximately $54.9 million after deducting investment banking commissions of approximately $2.8 million and offering costs of approximately $0.3 million.

     On January 27, 2010, the Company completed a follow-on public offering of 7,000,000 shares of its common stock at the offering price of $11.20 per share, with 300,500 additional shares being sold as part of the underwriters’ partial exercise of their over-allotment option on February 25, 2010. The net proceeds totaled approximately $77.5 million after deducting investment banking commissions of approximately $3.7 million and offering costs of approximately $0.5 million.

     No dilutive instruments were outstanding and reflected in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet at March 31, 2010 or September 30, 2009. The following table sets forth the weighted average common shares outstanding for computing basic and diluted earnings per common share for the three and six months ended March 31, 2010 and March 31, 2009:

		Three months		Three months		Six months		Six months
		ended March 31, 2010		ended March 31, 2009		ended March 31, 2010		ended March 31, 2009
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted	��		43,019,350		22,752,688		40,421,657		22,656,383

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

     During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009 and the six months ended March 31, 2010, the Company had declared and paid dividends as follows: On December 9, 2008, the Company declared a dividend of $0.32 per share to stockholders of record on December 19, 2008, and a $0.33 per share dividend to stockholders of record on December 30, 2008. On December 18, 2008, the Company declared a special dividend of $0.05 per share to stockholders of record on December 30, 2008. On December 29, 2008, the Company paid a cash dividend of approximately $6.4 million and issued 105,326 common shares totaling approximately $0.8 million under the dividend reinvestment plan. On January 29, 2009, the Company paid a cash dividend of approximately $7.6 million and issued 161,206 common shares totaling approximately $1.0 million under the dividend reinvestment plan. On April 14, 2009, the Company declared a dividend of $0.25 per share to stockholders of record as of May 26, 2009. On June 25, 2009, the Company paid a cash dividend of approximately $5.6 million and issued 11,776 common shares totaling approximately $0.1 million under the dividend reinvestment plan. On August 3, 2009, the Company declared a dividend of $0.25 per share to stockholders of record as of September 8, 2009. On September 25, 2009, the Company paid a cash dividend of approximately $7.5 million and issued 56,890 common shares totaling approximately $0.6 million under the dividend reinvestment plan. On November 21, 2009, the Company declared a dividend of $0.27 per share to stockholders of record as of December 10, 2009. On December 29, 2009, the Company paid a cash dividend of approximately $9.7 million and issued 44,420 common shares totaling approximately $0.5 million under the dividend reinvestment plan. On January 12, 2010, the Company declared a dividend of $0.30 per share to stockholders of record as of March 3, 2010. On March 30, 2010, the Company paid a cash dividend of approximately $12.9 million and issued 58,869 common shares totaling approximately $0.7 million under the dividend reinvestment plan.

     In October 2008, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program to acquire up to $8 million of the Company’s outstanding common stock. Stock repurchases under this program were made through the open market at times and in such amounts as Company management deemed appropriate. The stock repurchase program expired in December 2009. In October 2008, the Company repurchased 78,000 shares of common stock on the open market as part of its share repurchase program.

Note 6. Line of Credit

     On November 16, 2009, Fifth Street Funding, LLC, a consolidated wholly-owned bankruptcy remote, special purpose subsidiary (“Funding”), and the Company entered into a Loan and Servicing Agreement (“Agreement”), with respect to a three-year credit facility (“Facility”) with Wachovia Bank, National Association (“Wachovia”), Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as administrative agent (“Wells Fargo”), each of the additional institutional and conduit lenders party thereto from time to time, and each of the lender agents party thereto from time to time, in the amount of $50 million with an accordion feature, which allows for potential future expansion of the Facility up to $100 million. The Facility is secured by all of the assets of Funding, and all of the Company’s equity interest in Funding. The Facility bears interest at LIBOR plus 4.00% per annum and has a maturity date of November 16, 2012. The Facility may be extended for up to two additional years upon the mutual consent of Wells Fargo and each of the lender parties thereto. The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Facility to fund a portion of its loan origination activities and for general corporate purposes.

     In December 2009, the Company borrowed $38.0 million under the Facility. This amount was repaid in full in January 2010 and no amounts remained outstanding at March 31, 2010.

     In connection with the Facility, the Company concurrently entered into (i) a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Funding, pursuant to which the Company will sell to Funding certain loan assets it has originated or acquired, or will originate or acquire and (ii) a Pledge Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, pursuant to which the Company pledged all of its equity interests in Funding as security for the payment of Funding’s obligations under the Agreement and other documents entered into in connection with the Facility.

     The Agreement and related agreements governing the Facility required both Funding and the Company to, among other things (i) make representations and warranties regarding the collateral as well as each of their businesses, (ii) agree to certain indemnification obligations, and (iii) comply with various covenants, servicing procedures, limitations on acquiring and disposing of assets, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar credit facilities. The Facility agreements also include usual and customary default provisions such as the failure to make timely payments under the Facility, a change in control of Funding, and the failure by Funding or the Company to materially perform under the Agreement and related agreements governing the Facility, which, if not complied with, could accelerate repayment under the Facility, thereby materially and adversely affecting the Company’s liquidity, financial condition and results of operations.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

     Each loan origination under the Facility is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. The Company cannot be assured that Funding will be able to borrow funds under the Facility at any particular time or at all.

     Interest expense for the three and six months ended March 31, 2010 was $260,941 and $352,120, respectively. Interest expense for the three and six months ended March 31, 2009 was $128,201 and $168,359, respectively.

Note 7. Interest and Dividend Income

     Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are expected to be collected. In accordance with the Company’s policy, accrued interest is evaluated periodically for collectibility. The Company stops accruing interest on investments when it is determined that interest is no longer collectible. Distributions from portfolio companies are recorded as dividend income when the distribution is received.

     The Company holds debt in its portfolio that contains a payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest provision. The PIK interest, which represents contractually deferred interest added to the loan balance that is generally due at the end of the loan term, is generally recorded on the accrual basis to the extent such amounts are expected to be collected. The Company generally ceases accruing PIK interest if there is insufficient value to support the accrual or if the Company does not expect the portfolio company to be able to pay all principal and interest due. The Company’s decision to cease accruing PIK interest involves subjective judgments and determinations based on available information about a particular portfolio company, including whether the portfolio company is current with respect to its payment of principal and interest on its loans and debt securities; monthly and quarterly financial statements and financial projections for the portfolio company; the Company’s assessment of the portfolio company’s business development success, including product development, profitability and the portfolio company’s overall adherence to its business plan; information obtained by the Company in connection with periodic formal update interviews with the portfolio company’s management and, if appropriate, the private equity sponsor; and information about the general economic and market conditions in which the portfolio company operates. Based on this and other information, the Company determines whether to cease accruing PIK interest on a loan or debt security. The Company’s determination to cease accruing PIK interest on a loan or debt security is generally made well before the Company’s full write-down of such loan or debt security.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

     Accumulated PIK interest activity for the six months ended March 31, 2010 and March 31, 2009 was as follows:

					Six months ended			Six months ended
					March 31, 2010			March 31, 2009
PIK balance at beginning of period					$	12,059,478		$	5,367,032
Gross PIK interest accrued						5,187,143			4,170,923
PIK income reserves						(920,196	)		(453,436	)
PIK interest received in cash						(635,194	)		(163,575	)
Loan exits and other PIK adjustments						(1,143,830	)		—
PIK balance at end of period					$	14,547,401		$	8,920,944
Two investments did not pay all of their scheduled monthly cash interest payments for the three months ended March 31, 2010. As of March 31, 2010, the Company had stopped accruing PIK interest and original issue discount (“OID”) on four investments, including the two investments that had not paid all of their scheduled monthly cash interest payments. As of March 31, 2009, the Company had stopped accruing PIK interest and OID on four investments, including two investments that had not paid all of their scheduled monthly cash interest payments.      Income non-accrual amounts for the three and six months ended March 31, 2010 and March 31, 2009 were as follows:
	Three months ended		Three months ended		Six months ended			Six months ended
	March 31, 2010		March 31, 2009		March 31, 2010			March 31, 2009
Cash interest income	$	1,311,024	$	632,071	$	2,445,588		$	902,578
PIK interest income		451,313		249,035		920,196			453,436
OID income		103,911		97,350		207,822			194,700
Total	$	1,866,248	$	978,456	$	3,573,606		$	1,550,714

Note 8. Taxable/Distributable Income and Dividend Distributions

     Taxable income differs from net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations primarily due to: (1) unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, as investment gains and losses are not included in taxable income until they are realized; (2) origination fees received in connection with investments in portfolio companies, which are amortized into interest income over the life of the investment for book purposes, are treated as taxable income upon receipt; (3) organizational and deferred offering costs; (4) recognition of interest income on certain loans; and (5) income or loss recognition on exited investments.

     At September 30, 2009, the Company had a net loss carryforward of $1.5 million to offset net capital gains, to the extent provided by federal tax law. The capital loss carryforward will expire in the Company’s tax year ending September 30, 2017.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

     Listed below is a reconciliation of “net increase in net assets resulting from operations” to taxable/distributable income for the three and six months ended March 31, 2010.

	Three months ended			Six months ended
	March 31, 2010			March 31, 2010
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	$	9,475,000		$	18,929,000
Net change in unrealized appreciation from investments		(1,177,000	)		(2,176,000	)
Book/tax difference due to deferred loan origination fees, net		187,000			4,161,000
Book/tax difference due to organizational and deferred offering costs		(22,000	)		(44,000	)
Book/tax difference due to interest income on certain loans		958,000			1,745,000
Book/tax difference due to capital losses not recognized		2,908,000			2,802,000
Other book-tax differences		(11,000	)		67,000
Taxable/Distributable Income (1)	$	12,318,000		$	25,484,000

(1) The Company’s taxable income for 2010 is an estimate and will not be finally determined until the Company files its tax return for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010. Therefore, the final taxable income may be different than the estimate.

     Distributions to stockholders are recorded on the declaration date. The Company is required to distribute annually to its stockholders at least 90% of its net ordinary income and net realized short-term capital gains in excess of net realized long-term capital losses for each taxable year in order to be eligible for the tax benefits allowed to a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. The Company anticipates paying out as a dividend all or substantially all of those amounts. The amount to be paid out as a dividend is determined by the Board of Directors each quarter and is based on management’s estimate of the Company’s annual taxable income. Based on that, a dividend is declared and paid each quarter. The Company maintains an “opt out” dividend reimbursement plan for its stockholders.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

     To date, the Company’s Board of Directors declared, and the Company paid, the following distributions:

Dividend Type	Date Declared		Record Date		Payment Date		Amount
Quarterly		5/1/2008		5/19/2008		6/3/2008	$	0.30
Quarterly		8/6/2008		9/10/2008		9/26/2008	$	0.31
Quarterly		12/9/2008		12/19/2008		12/29/2008	$	0.32
Quarterly		12/9/2008		12/30/2008		1/29/2009	$	0.33
Special		12/18/2008		12/30/2008		1/29/2009	$	0.05
Quarterly		4/14/2009		5/26/2009		6/25/2009	$	0.25
Quarterly		8/3/2009		9/8/2009		9/25/2009	$	0.25
Quarterly		11/12/2009		12/10/2009		12/29/2009	$	0.27
Quarterly		1/12/2010		3/3/2010		3/30/2010	$	0.30

     For income tax purposes, the Company estimates that these distributions will be composed entirely of ordinary income, and will be reflected as such on the Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year 2010. The Company anticipates declaring further distributions to its stockholders to meet the RIC distribution requirements.

     As a RIC, the Company is also subject to a federal excise tax based on distributive requirements of its taxable income on a calendar year basis. Because the Company did not satisfy these distribution requirements for calendar years 2008 and 2009, the Company incurred a de minimis federal excise tax for those calendar years.

Note 9. Realized Gains or Losses from Investments and Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation or Depreciation from Investments

     Realized gains or losses are measured by the difference between the net proceeds from the sale or redemption and the cost basis of the investment without regard to unrealized appreciation or depreciation previously recognized, and includes investments written-off during the period, net of recoveries. Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation from investments reflects the net change in the valuation of the portfolio pursuant to the Company’s valuation guidelines and the reclassification of any prior period unrealized appreciation or depreciation on exited investments.

     During the six months ended March 31, 2010, the Company recorded a realized loss in the amount of $2.9 million in connection with the sale of a portion of its interest in CPAC, Inc., and received a cash payment in the amount of $0.1 million representing a payment in full of all amounts due in connection with the cancellation of its loan agreement with American Hardwoods Industries, LLC. The Company recorded a $0.1 million reduction to the previously recorded $10.4 million realized loss on the investment in American Hardwoods. During the six months ended March 31, 2009, the Company recorded $12.4 million of realized losses on two of its portfolio company investments in connection with the determination that such investments were permanently impaired based on, among other things, analysis of changes in each portfolio company’s business operations and prospects.

Note 10. Concentration of Credit Risks

     The Company places its cash in financial institutions, and at times, such balances may be in excess of the FDIC insured limit.

Note 11. Related Party Transactions

     The Company has entered into an investment advisory agreement with the Investment Adviser. Under the investment advisory agreement, the Company pays the Investment Adviser a fee for its services under the investment advisory agreement consisting of the following two components: a base management fee and an incentive fee.

   Base management Fee

     The base management fee is calculated at an annual rate of 2% of the Company’s gross assets, which includes any borrowings for investment purposes. The base management fee is payable quarterly in arrears, and will be calculated based on the value of the Company’s gross assets at the end of each fiscal quarter, and appropriately adjusted on a pro rata basis for any equity capital raises or repurchases during such quarter. The base management fee for any partial month or quarter will be appropriately prorated.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

     On January 6, 2010, the Company announced that the Investment Adviser has voluntarily agreed to take the following actions:

 • To waive the portion of its base management fee for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 attributable to four new portfolio investments, as well as cash and cash equivalents. The amount of the management fee waived was approximately $727,000; and

• To permanently waive that portion of its base management fee attributable to the Company’s assets held in the form of cash and cash equivalents as of the end of each quarter beginning March 31, 2010.

For purposes of the waiver, cash and cash equivalents is as defined in the notes to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

     For the three and six months ended March 31, 2010, the net base management fee was approximately $2.3 million and $3.9 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2009, the net base management fee was approximately $1.5 million and $2.9 million, respectively. At March 31, 2010, the Company had a liability on its balance sheet in the amount of approximately $2.3 million reflecting the unpaid portion of the base management fee payable to the Investment Adviser.

   Incentive Fee

     The incentive fee portion of the investment advisory agreement has two parts. The first part is calculated and payable quarterly in arrears based on the Company’s “Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income” for the immediately preceding fiscal quarter. For this purpose, “Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income” means interest income, dividend income and any other income (including any other fees (other than fees for providing managerial assistance), such as commitment, origination, structuring, diligence and consulting fees or other fees that the Company receives from portfolio companies) accrued during the fiscal quarter, minus the Company’s operating expenses for the quarter (including the base management fee, expenses payable under the Company’s administration agreement with FSC, Inc., and any interest expense and dividends paid on any issued and outstanding indebtedness or preferred stock, but excluding the incentive fee). Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income includes, in the case of investments with a deferred interest feature (such as original issue discount, debt instruments with PIK interest and zero coupon securities), accrued income that the Company has not yet received in cash. Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income does not include any realized capital gains, realized capital losses or unrealized capital appreciation or depreciation. Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income, expressed as a rate of return on the value of the Company’s net assets at the end of the immediately preceding fiscal quarter, will be compared to a “hurdle rate” of 2% per quarter (8% annualized), subject to a “catch-up” provision measured as of the end of each fiscal quarter. The Company’s net investment income used to calculate this part of the incentive fee is also included in the amount of its gross assets used to calculate the 2% base management fee. The operation of the incentive fee with respect to the Company’s Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income for each quarter is as follows:

• No incentive fee is payable to the Investment Adviser in any fiscal quarter in which the Company’s Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income does not exceed the hurdle rate of 2% (the “preferred return” or “hurdle”).

• 100% of the Company’s Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income with respect to that portion of such Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income, if any, that exceeds the hurdle rate but is less than or equal to 2.5% in any fiscal quarter (10% annualized) is payable to the Investment Adviser. The Company refers to this portion of its Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income (which exceeds the hurdle rate but is less than or equal to 2.5%) as the “catch-up.” The “catch-up” provision is intended to provide the Investment Adviser with an incentive fee of 20% on all of the Company’s Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income as if a hurdle rate did not apply when the Company’s Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income exceeds 2.5% in any fiscal quarter.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

• 20% of the amount of the Company’s Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income, if any, that exceeds 2.5% in any fiscal quarter (10% annualized) is payable to the Investment Adviser once the hurdle is reached and the catch-up is achieved (20% of all Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income thereafter is allocated to the Investment Adviser).

     The second part of the incentive fee will be determined and payable in arrears as of the end of each fiscal year (or upon termination of the investment advisory agreement, as of the termination date), commencing on September 30, 2008, and equals 20% of the Company’s realized capital gains, if any, on a cumulative basis from inception through the end of each fiscal year, computed net of all realized capital losses and unrealized capital depreciation on a cumulative basis, less the aggregate amount of any previously paid capital gain incentive fees. The incentive fee determined as of September 30, 2008 was calculated for a period of shorter than twelve calendar months to take into account any realized capital gains computed net of all realized capital losses and unrealized capital depreciation from inception.

     For the three and six months ended March 31, 2010, the incentive fee was approximately $2.8 million and $4.9 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2009, the incentive fee was approximately $1.9 million and $3.9 million, respectively. At March 31, 2010, the Company had a liability on its balance sheet in the amount of approximately $2.8 million reflecting the unpaid portion of the incentive fee payable to the Investment Adviser.

   Indemnification

     The investment advisory agreement provides that, absent willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of their respective duties or by reason of the reckless disregard of their respective duties and obligations, the Company’s Investment Adviser and its officers, managers, agents, employees, controlling persons, members (or their owners) and any other person or entity affiliated with it, are entitled to indemnification from the Company for any damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and amounts reasonably paid in settlement) arising from the rendering of the Investment Adviser’s services under the investment advisory agreement or otherwise as the Company’s Investment Adviser.

   Administration Agreement

     The Company has also entered into an administration agreement with FSC, Inc. under which FSC, Inc. provides administrative services for the Company, including office facilities and equipment, and clerical, bookkeeping and recordkeeping services at such facilities. Under the administration agreement, FSC, Inc. also performs or oversees the performance of the Company’s required administrative services, which includes being responsible for the financial records which the Company is required to maintain and preparing reports to the Company’s stockholders and reports filed with the SEC. In addition, FSC, Inc. assists the Company in determining and publishing the Company’s net asset value, overseeing the preparation and filing of the Company’s tax returns and the printing and dissemination of reports to the Company’s stockholders, and generally overseeing the payment of the Company’s expenses and the performance of administrative and professional services rendered to the Company by others. For providing these services, facilities and personnel, the Company reimburses FSC, Inc. the allocable portion of overhead and other expenses incurred by FSC, Inc. in performing its obligations under the administration agreement, including rent and the Company’s allocable portion of the costs of compensation and related expenses of the Company’s chief financial officer and chief compliance officer and their staff. FSC, Inc. has voluntarily determined to forgo receiving reimbursement for the services performed for the Company by its chief compliance officer, Bernard D. Berman, given his compensation arrangement with the Investment Adviser. However, although FSC, Inc. currently intends to forgo its right to receive such reimbursement, it is under no obligation to do so and may cease to do so at any time in the future. FSC, Inc. may also provide, on the Company’s behalf, managerial assistance to the Company’s portfolio companies. The administration agreement may be terminated by either party without penalty upon 60 days’ written notice to the other party.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

     For the three and six months ended March 31, 2010, the Company incurred administrative expenses of approximately $0.6 million and $1.0 million, respectively. At March 31, 2010, the Company had a liability on its balance sheet in the amount of approximately $0.6 million reflecting the unpaid portion of administrative expenses due to FSC, Inc.

Note 12. Financial Highlights

	Three			Three			Six			Six
	months ended			months ended			months ended			months ended
Per share data (2):	March 31, 2010 (1)			March 31, 2009 (1)			March 31, 2010 (1)			March 31, 2009 (1)
Net asset value at beginning of period	$	10.82		$	11.86		$	10.84		$	13.02
Dividends declared		(0.30	)		—			(0.57	)		(0.70	)
Issuance of common stock		(0.04	)		(0.04	)		(0.04	)		(0.03	)
Repurchases of common stock		—			—			—			(0.02	)
Net investment income		0.26			0.33			0.48			0.69
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments		0.03			0.33			0.06			(0.47	)
Realized loss on investments		(0.07	)		(0.54	)		(0.07	)		(0.55	)
Net asset value at end of period	$	10.70		$	11.94		$	10.70		$	11.94
Per share market value at beginning of period	$	10.74		$	7.55		$	10.93		$	10.05
Per share market value at end of period	$	11.61		$	7.74		$	11.61		$	7.74
Total return (3)		10.89	%		2.52	%		11.44	%		(16.02	%)
Common shares outstanding at beginning of period		37,923,407			22,641,615			37,878,987			22,614,289
Common shares outstanding at end of period		45,282,596			22,802,821			45,282,596			22,802,821
Stockholders’ equity at beginning of period	$	410,257,351		$	268,548,431		$	410,556,071		$	294,335,839
Stockholders’ equity at end of period	$	484,397,005		$	272,352,706		$	484,397,005		$	272,352,706
Average stockholders’ equity (4)	$	456,501,106		$	270,633,268		$	432,914,471		$	277,946,883
Ratio of total expenses, excluding interest expense, to average stockholders’ equity (5)		5.68	%		6.45	%		5.18	%		6.23	%
Ratio of total expenses to average stockholders’ equity (5)		5.91	%		6.64	%		5.35	%		6.35	%
Ratio of net investment income to average stockholders’ equity (5)		9.96	%		11.22	%		9.06	%		11.33	%
Total return to stockholders based on average stockholders’ equity		8.42	%		4.25	%		8.77	%		(5.36	%)
Ratio of portfolio turnover to average investments at fair value		1.00	%		0.00	%		1.18	%		0.00	%
Weighted average outstanding debt (6)	$	11,928,015		$	—		$	6,151,216		$	—

(1)	The amounts reflected in the financial highlights above represent net assets, income and expense ratios for all stockholders.
(2)	Based on actual shares outstanding at the end of the corresponding period or weighted average shares outstanding for the period, as appropriate.
(3)	Total return equals the increase or decrease of ending market value over beginning market value, plus distributions, divided by the beginning market value, assuming dividend reinvestment prices obtained under the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan. Total return is not annualized.
(4)	Calculated based upon the daily weighted average stockholders’ equity for the period.
(5)	Interim periods are annualized.
(6)	Calculated based upon the daily weighted average of loans payable for the period.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 13. Preferred Stock

     The Company’s restated certificate of incorporation had not authorized any shares of preferred stock. However, on April 4, 2008, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a certificate of amendment to its restated certificate of incorporation reclassifying 200,000 shares of its common stock as shares of non-convertible, non-participating preferred stock, with a par value of $0.01 and a liquidation preference of $500 per share (“Series A Preferred Stock”) and authorizing the issuance of up to 200,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock. The Company’s certificate of amendment was also approved by the holders of a majority of the shares of its outstanding common stock through a written consent first solicited on April 7, 2008. On April 24, 2008, the Company filed its certificate of amendment and on April 25, 2008, it sold 30,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock to a company controlled by Bruce E. Toll, one of the Company’s directors at that time. For the three months ended June 30, 2008, the Company paid dividends of approximately $234,000 on the 30,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock. The dividend payments were considered to be, and included in, interest expense for accounting purposes since the preferred stock has a mandatory redemption feature. On June 30, 2008, the Company redeemed 30,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock at the mandatory redemption price of 101% of the liquidation preference or $15,150,000. The $150,000 was considered to be, and was included in, interest expense for accounting purposes due to the stock’s mandatory redemption feature. As of March 31, 2010, no preferred stock was outstanding.

Note 14. Subsequent Events

     On April 2, 2010, ADAPCO, Inc. drew $2.0 million on its credit line. Prior to the draw, the Company’s unfunded commitment to ADAPCO was $6.5 million.

     On April 7, 2010, Trans-Trade, Inc. drew $0.5 million on its previously undrawn credit line. Prior to the draw, the Company’s unfunded commitment to Trans-Trade was $2.0 million.

     On April 20, 2010, Vanguard Vinyl, Inc. repaid $0.25 million on its credit line. Prior to the repayment, the Company’s unfunded commitment to Vanguard Vinyl was $0.75 million.

     On April 20, 2010, at the Company’s 2010 Annual Meeting, its stockholders approved, among other things, amendments to the Company’s restated certificate of incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from 49,800,000 shares to 150,000,000 shares and to remove the Company’s authority to issue shares of Series A Preferred Stock.

     On March 24, 2010, the Company’s SBIC subsidiary received an approval from the SBA to draw an aggregate of $37.5 million under its outstanding SBA commitment of $75 million. On April 21, 2010, the Company’s SBIC subsidiary drew $17.5 million from its SBA commitment to use to fund future transactions.

     On April 30, 2010, the Company notified ING Capital LLC that the financing commitment for a syndicated three year revolving credit facility for up to $150 million had been terminated. However, the Company continues to discuss with ING the possibility of entering into an ING-led credit facility on more favorable terms.

     On April 30, 2010, the Company closed an $11.0 million senior secured debt facility to support the acquisition of a technology-based marketing services company. The investment is backed by a private equity sponsor and $9.0 million was funded at closing. The terms of this investment include a $2.0 million revolver at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 6.0% per annum with a 3% LIBOR floor, a $5.0 million Term Loan A at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 7.0% per annum with a 3% LIBOR floor, and a $4.0 million Term Loan B at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 9.0% per annum in cash with a 3% LIBOR floor and 1.5% PIK. This is a first lien facility with a scheduled maturity of five years.

     On May 3, 2010, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.32 per share, payable on June 30, 2010 to stockholders of record on May 20, 2010.

     On May 3, 2010, the Company closed a $35.5 million senior secured debt facility to support the acquisition of a healthcare equipment manufacturing company. The investment is backed by a private equity sponsor and $31.5 million was funded at closing. The terms of this investment include a $5.0 million revolver at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 7.0% per annum with a 3% LIBOR floor and a $30.5 million Term Loan at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 9.75% per annum in cash with a 3% LIBOR floor and 1.0% PIK. This is a first lien facility with a scheduled maturity of five years.

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

     The following discussion should be read in connection with our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.

     Some of the statements in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q constitute forward-looking statements because they relate to future events or our future performance or financial condition. The forward-looking statements contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q may include statements as to:

• our future operating results and dividend projections;

• our business prospects and the prospects of our portfolio companies;

• the impact of the investments that we expect to make;

• the ability of our portfolio companies to achieve their objectives;

• our expected financings and investments;

• the adequacy of our cash resources and working capital; and

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

     In addition, words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect” and “intend” indicate a forward-looking statement, although not all forward-looking statements include these words. The forward-looking statements contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those implied or expressed in the forward-looking statements for any reason, including the factors set forth in “Risk Factors” in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2009 and elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include:

• changes in the economy and the financial markets;

• risks associated with possible disruption in our operations or the economy generally due to terrorism or natural disasters;

• future changes in laws or regulations (including the interpretation of these laws and regulations by regulatory authorities) and conditions in our operating areas, particularly with respect to business development companies and RICs; and

• other considerations that may be disclosed from time to time in our publicly disseminated documents and filings.

     We have based the forward-looking statements included in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q on information available to us on the date of this quarterly report, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Although we undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, you are advised to consult any additional disclosures that we may make directly to you or through reports that we in the future may file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, including annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K.

     Except as otherwise specified, references to “the Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our,” refer to Fifth Street Finance Corp.

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Overview

     We are a specialty finance company that lends to and invests in small and mid-sized companies in connection with investments by private equity sponsors. Our investment objective is to maximize our portfolio’s total return by generating current income from our debt investments and capital appreciation from our equity investments.

     We were formed as a Delaware limited partnership (Fifth Street Mezzanine Partners III, L.P.) on February 15, 2007. Effective as of January 2, 2008, Fifth Street Mezzanine Partners III, L.P. merged with and into Fifth Street Finance Corp. At the time of the merger, all outstanding partnership interests in Fifth Street Mezzanine Partners III, L.P. were exchanged for 12,480,972 shares of common stock in Fifth Street Finance Corp.

     Our consolidated financial statements prior to January 2, 2008 reflect our operations as a Delaware limited partnership (Fifth Street Mezzanine Partners III, L.P.) prior to our merger with and into a corporation (Fifth Street Finance Corp.).

     On June 17, 2008, we completed an initial public offering of 10,000,000 shares of our common stock at the offering price of $14.12 per share. Our shares are currently listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FSC.”

     On July 21, 2009, we completed a follow-on public offering of 9,487,500 shares of our common stock, which included the underwriters’ exercise of their over-allotment option, at the offering price of $9.25 per share.

     On September 25, 2009, we completed a follow-on public offering of 5,520,000 shares of our common stock, which included the underwriters’ exercise of their over-allotment option, at the offering price of $10.50 per share.

     On January 27, 2010, we completed a follow-on public offering of 7,000,000 shares of our common stock, which did not include the underwriters’ exercise of their over-allotment option, at the offering price of $11.20 per share. On February 25, 2010, we sold 300,500 shares of our common stock at the offering price of $11.20 per share upon the underwriters’ exercise of their over-allotment option in connection with this offering.

Current Market Conditions

     Since mid-2007, the financial services sector has been negatively impacted by significant write-offs related to sub-prime mortgages and the re-pricing of credit risk. Global debt and equity markets have suffered substantial stress, volatility, illiquidity and disruption, with sub-prime mortgage-related issues being the most significant contributing factor. These forces reached unprecedented levels by the fall of 2008, resulting in the insolvency or acquisition of, or government assistance to, several major domestic and international financial institutions. While the severe stress in the financial markets appears to have abated to a certain extent, these past events have significantly diminished overall confidence in the debt and equity markets and continue to cause economic uncertainty. In particular, the disruptions in the financial markets increased the spread between the yields realized on risk-free and higher risk securities, resulting in illiquidity in parts of the financial markets. This widening of spreads made it more difficult for lower middle market companies to access capital as traditional senior lenders became more selective, equity sponsors delayed transactions for better earnings visibility, and sellers hesitated to accept lower purchase multiples. While the market for corporate debt has improved of late, credit spreads have tightened and borrowing rates have trended lower, reduced confidence and economic uncertainty could further exacerbate overall market disruptions and risks to businesses in need of capital.

     Despite the economic uncertainty, our deal pipeline remains robust, with high quality transactions backed by private equity sponsors in small to mid-sized companies. As always, we remain cautious in selecting new investment opportunities, and will only deploy capital in deals which are consistent with our disciplined philosophy of pursuing superior risk-adjusted returns.

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As evidenced by our recent investment activities, we expect to grow the business in part by increasing the average investment size when and where appropriate. At the same time, we expect to focus more on first lien transactions. We also expect to invest in more floating rate facilities, with rate floors, to protect against interest rate decreases.

     Although we believe that we currently have sufficient capital available to fund investments, a prolonged period of market disruptions may cause us to reduce the volume of loans we originate and/or fund, which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Furthermore, because our common stock has at times traded at a price below our current net asset value per share and we are not generally able under the 1940 Act to sell our common stock at a price below net asset value per share, we may be limited in our ability to raise equity capital.

Critical Accounting Policies

   FASB Accounting Standards Codification

     The issuance ofFASB Accounting Standards Codification,tm or the Codification, on July 1, 2009 (effective for interim or annual reporting periods ending after September 15, 2009), changes the way that U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, are referenced. Beginning on that date, the Codification officially became the single source of authoritative nongovernmental GAAP; however, SEC registrants must also consider rules, regulations, and interpretive guidance issued by the SEC or its staff. The switch affects the way companies refer to U.S. GAAP in financial statements and in their accounting policies. All existing standards that were used to create the Codification were superseded by the Codification. Instead, references to standards will consist solely of the number used in the Codification’s structural organization.

     Consistent with the effective date of the Codification, financial statements for periods ending after September 15, 2009, refer to the Codification structure, not pre-Codification historical GAAP.

   Basis of Presentation

     Effective January 2, 2008, Fifth Street Mezzanine Partners III, L.P., or the Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership organized on February 15, 2007, merged with and into Fifth Street Finance Corp. The merger involved the exchange of shares between companies under common control. In accordance with the guidance on exchanges of shares between entities under common control, our results of operations and cash flows for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008 are presented as if the merger had occurred as of October 1, 2007. Accordingly, no adjustments were made to the carrying value of assets and liabilities (or the cost basis of investments) as a result of the merger. Prior to January 2, 2008, references to Fifth Street are to the Partnership. After January 2, 2008, references to Fifth Street, FSC, “we” or “our” are to Fifth Street Finance Corp., unless the context otherwise requires. Fifth Street’s financial results for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007 refer to the Partnership.

     The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions affecting amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements. We have identified investment valuation and revenue recognition as our most critical accounting estimates. We continuously evaluate our estimates, including those related to the matters described below. These estimates are based on the information that is currently available to us and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates under different assumptions or conditions. A discussion of our critical accounting policies follows.

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   Investment Valuation

     We are required to report our investments that are not publicly traded or for which current market values are not readily available at fair value. The fair value is deemed to be the value at which an enterprise could be sold in a transaction between two willing parties other than through a forced or liquidation sale.

     Under ASC 820, which we adopted effective October 1, 2008, we perform detailed valuations of our debt and equity investments on an individual basis, using market based, income based, and bond yield approaches as appropriate.

     Under the market approach, we estimate the enterprise value of the portfolio companies in which we invest. There is no one methodology to estimate enterprise value and, in fact, for any one portfolio company, enterprise value is best expressed as a range of fair values, from which we derive a single estimate of enterprise value. To estimate the enterprise value of a portfolio company, we analyze various factors, including the portfolio company’s historical and projected financial results. Typically, private companies are valued based on multiples of EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization), cash flows, net income, revenues, or in limited cases, book value. We generally require portfolio companies to provide annual audited and quarterly and monthly unaudited financial statements, as well as annual projections for the upcoming fiscal year.

     Under the income approach, we generally prepare and analyze discounted cash flow models based on our projections of the future free cash flows of the business. Under the bond yield approach, we use bond yield models to determine the present value of the future cash flow streams of our debt investments. We review various sources of transactional data, including private mergers and acquisitions involving debt investments with similar characteristics, and assess the information in the valuation process.

     We also may, when conditions warrant, utilize an expected recovery model, whereby we use alternate procedures to determine value when the customary approaches are deemed to be not as relevant or reliable.

     Our Board of Directors undertakes a multi-step valuation process each quarter in connection with determining the fair value of our investments:

• Our quarterly valuation process begins with each portfolio company or investment being initially valued by the deal team within our investment adviser responsible for the portfolio investment;

• Preliminary valuations are then reviewed and discussed with the principals of our investment adviser;

• Separately, an independent valuation firm engaged by the Board of Directors prepares preliminary valuations on a selected basis and submits a report to us;

• The deal team compares and contrasts its preliminary valuations to the report of the independent valuation firm and resolves any differences;

• The deal team prepares a final valuation report for the Valuation Committee of our Board of Directors;

• The Valuation Committee of our Board of Directors reviews the preliminary valuations, and the deal team responds and supplements the preliminary valuations to reflect any comments provided by the Valuation Committee;

• The Valuation Committee of our Board of Directors makes a recommendation to the Board of Directors; and

• The Board of Directors discusses valuations and determines the fair value of each investment in our portfolio in good faith.

     The fair value of all of our investments at March 31, 2010 and September 30, 2009 was determined by our Board of Directors. Our Board of Directors is solely responsible for the valuation of our portfolio investments at fair value as determined in good faith pursuant to our valuation policy and our consistently applied valuation process.

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     Our Board of Directors has engaged an independent valuation firm to provide us with valuation assistance. Upon completion of its process each quarter, the independent valuation firm provides us with a written report regarding the preliminary valuations of selected portfolio securities as of the close of such quarter. We will continue to engage an independent valuation firm to provide us with assistance regarding our determination of the fair value of selected portfolio securities each quarter; however, our Board of Directors is ultimately and solely responsible for determining the fair value of our investments in good faith.

     An independent valuation firm, Murray, Devine & Co., Inc., provided us with assistance in our determination of the fair value of 91.9% of our portfolio for the quarter ended December 31, 2007, 92.1% of our portfolio for the quarter ended March 31, 2008, 91.7% of our portfolio for the quarter ended June 30, 2008, 92.8% of our portfolio for the quarter ended September 30, 2008, 100% of our portfolio for the quarter ended December 31, 2008, 88.7% of our portfolio for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 (or 96% of our portfolio excluding our investment in IZI Medical Products, Inc., which closed on March 31, 2009 and therefore was not part of the independent valuation process), 92.1% of our portfolio for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, 28.1% of our portfolio for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, 17.2% of our portfolio for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 (or 24.8% of our portfolio excluding the four investments that closed in late December and therefore were not part of the independent valuation process), and 26.9% of our portfolio for the quarter ended March 31, 2010.

     Our $50 million credit facility with Bank of Montreal was terminated effective September 16, 2009. The facility required independent valuations for at least 90% of the portfolio on a quarterly basis. With the termination of this facility, this requirement is no longer applicable to us. However, we still intend to have a portion of the portfolio valued by an independent third party on a quarterly basis, with a substantial portion being valued on an annual basis.

     As of March 31, 2010 and September 30, 2009, approximately 93.9% and 72.0%, respectively, of our total assets represented investments in portfolio companies valued at fair value.

   Revenue Recognition

   Interest and Distribution Income

     Interest income, adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of original issue discount, is recorded on the accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are expected to be collected. We stop accruing interest on investments when it is determined that interest is no longer collectible. Distributions from portfolio companies are recorded as distribution income when the distribution is received.

   Fee Income

     We receive a variety of fees in the ordinary course of business. Certain fees, such as origination fees, are capitalized and amortized in accordance with ASC 310-20Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs. In accordance with ASC 820, the net unearned fee income balance is netted against the cost and fair value of the respective investments. Other fees, such as servicing fees, are classified as fee income and recognized as they are earned on a monthly basis.

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     As of March 31, 2010, we were entitled to receive approximately $7.9 million in aggregate exit fees across 12 portfolio investments upon the future exit of those investments. These fees will typically be paid to us upon the sooner to occur of (i) a sale of the borrower or substantially all of the assets of the borrower, (ii) the maturity date of the loan, or (iii) the date when full prepayment of the loan occurs. Exit fees, which are contractually payable by borrowers to us, previously were to be recognized by us on a cash basis when received and not accrued or otherwise included in net investment income until received. None of the loans with exit fees, all of which were originated in 2008 and 2009, have been exited and, as a result, no exit fees were recognized. Beginning with the quarter ended December 31, 2009, we recognize income pertaining to contractual exit fees on an accrual basis and add exit fee income to the principal balance of the related loan to the extent we determine that collection of the exit fee income is probable. Additionally, we include the cash flows of contractual exit fees that we determine are probable of collection in determining the fair value of our loans. We believe the effect of this cumulative adjustment in the quarter ended December 31, 2009 was not material to our financial statements as of any date or for any period.

     Our decision to accrue exit fees and the amount of each accrual involves subjective judgments and determinations by us based on the risks and uncertainties associated with our ability to ultimately collect exit fees relating to each individual loan, including the actions of the senior note holders to block the payment of the exit fees, our relationship with the equity sponsor, the potential modification and extension of a loan, and consideration of situations where exit fees have been added after the initial investment as a remedy for a covenant violation.

   Payment-in-Kind (PIK) Interest

     Our loans typically contain a contractual PIK interest provision. The PIK interest, which represents contractually deferred interest added to the loan balance that is generally due at the end of the loan term, is generally recorded on the accrual basis to the extent such amounts are expected to be collected. We generally cease accruing PIK interest if there is insufficient value to support the accrual or if we do not expect the portfolio company to be able to pay all principal and interest due. Our decision to cease accruing PIK interest involves subjective judgments and determinations based on available information about a particular portfolio company, including whether the portfolio company is current with respect to its payment of principal and interest on its loans and debt securities; monthly and quarterly financial statements and financial projections for the portfolio company; our assessment of the portfolio company’s business development success, including product development, profitability and the portfolio company’s overall adherence to its business plan; information obtained by us in connection with periodic formal update interviews with the portfolio company’s management and, if appropriate, the private equity sponsor; and information about the general economic and market conditions in which the portfolio company operates. Based on this and other information, we determine whether to cease accruing PIK interest on a loan or debt security. Our determination to cease accruing PIK interest on a loan or debt security is generally made well before our full write-down of such loan or debt security. In addition, if it is subsequently determined that we will not be able

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to collect any previously accrued PIK interest, the fair value of our loans or debt securities would decline by the amount of such previously accrued, but uncollectible, PIK interest.

     To maintain our status as a RIC, PIK income must be paid out to our stockholders in the form of dividends even though we have not yet collected the cash and may never collect the cash relating to the PIK interest. Accumulated PIK interest was approximately $14.5 million and represented 3% of the fair value of our portfolio of investments as of March 31, 2010 and approximately $12.1 million or 4% as of September 30, 2009. The net increase in loan balances as a result of contracted PIK arrangements are separately identified in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Portfolio Composition

     Our investments principally consist of loans, purchased equity investments and equity grants in privately-held companies. Our loans are typically secured by either a first or second lien on the assets of the portfolio company, generally have terms of up to six years (but an expected average life of between three and four years) and typically bear interest at fixed rates and, to a lesser extent, at floating rates. We are currently focusing our new debt origination efforts on first lien loans.

     A summary of the composition of our investment portfolio at cost and fair value as a percentage of total investments is shown in the following tables:

	March 31,			September 30,
	2010			2009
Cost:
First lien debt		67.50	%		46.82	%
Second lien debt		30.77	%		50.08	%
Purchased equity		0.65	%		1.27	%
Equity grants		1.06	%		1.83	%
Limited partnership interests		0.02	%		0.00	%
Total		100.00	%		100.00	%
	March 31,			September 30,
	2010			2009
Fair value:
First lien debt		68.94	%		47.40	%
Second lien debt		29.93	%		51.37	%
Purchased equity		0.06	%		0.17	%
Equity grants		1.04	%		1.06	%
Limited partnership interests		0.03	%		0.00	%
Total		100.00	%		100.00	%

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     The industry composition of our portfolio at cost and fair value were as follows:

	March 31,			September 30,
	2010			2009
Cost:
Healthcare services		12.38	%		15.53	%
Healthcare equipment		9.35	%		0.00	%
Healthcare technology		7.60	%		11.37	%
Home improvement retail		6.57	%		0.00	%
Education services		6.18	%		0.00	%
Fertilizers & agricultural chemicals		5.49	%		0.00	%
Footwear and apparel		4.72	%		6.85	%
Food retail		4.05	%		0.00	%
Construction and engineering		4.03	%		5.89	%
Emulsions manufacturing		3.58	%		3.59	%
Trailer leasing services		3.51	%		5.21	%
Restaurants		3.40	%		6.20	%
Manufacturing — mechanical products		3.13	%		4.71	%
Data processing and outsourced services		2.73	%		4.12	%
Merchandise display		2.71	%		3.98	%
Home furnishing retail		2.65	%		3.93	%
Housewares & specialties		2.48	%		3.68	%
Media — Advertising		2.31	%		4.10	%
Air freight and logistics		2.26	%		3.29	%
Capital goods		2.08	%		3.05	%
Food distributors		1.86	%		2.73	%
Environmental & facilities services		1.83	%		2.73	%
Building products		1.80	%		2.14	%
Entertainment — theaters		1.64	%		2.32	%
Leisure facilities		1.44	%		2.20	%
Household products/ specialty chemicals		0.21	%		2.38	%
Multi-sector holdings		0.01	%		0.00	%
Total		100.00	%		100.00	%

	March 31,			September 30,
	2010			2009
Fair value:
Healthcare services		13.46	%		17.21	%
Healthcare equipment		9.91	%		0.00	%
Healthcare technology		7.94	%		12.27	%
Home improvement retail		6.93	%		0.00	%
Education services		6.52	%		0.00	%
Fertilizers & agricultural chemicals		5.80	%		0.00	%
Footwear and apparel		4.93	%		7.37	%
Food retail		4.27	%		0.00	%
Emulsions manufacturing		3.84	%		4.05	%
Construction and engineering		3.65	%		5.96	%
Manufacturing — mechanical products		3.22	%		5.03	%
Restaurants		3.16	%		5.94	%
Data processing and outsourced services		2.83	%		4.44	%
Merchandise display		2.81	%		4.36	%
Air freight and logistics		2.41	%		3.60	%
Media — Advertising		2.39	%		4.37	%
Home furnishing retail		2.12	%		3.45	%
Capital goods		2.09	%		3.26	%
Food distributors		1.93	%		3.00	%
Housewares & specialties		1.77	%		1.90	%
Entertainment — theaters		1.76	%		2.52	%
Trailer leasing services		1.75	%		3.29	%
Building products		1.62	%		2.06	%
Leisure facilities		1.54	%		2.38	%
Environmental & facilities services		1.12	%		2.04	%
Household products/ specialty chemicals		0.22	%		1.50	%
Multi-sector holdings		0.01	%		0.00	%
Total		100.00	%		100.00	%

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Portfolio Asset Quality

     We employ a grading system to assess and monitor the credit risk of our loan portfolio. We rate all loans on a scale from 1 to 5. The system is intended to reflect the performance of the borrower’s business, the collateral coverage of the loan, and other factors considered relevant to making a credit judgment.

• Investment Rating 1 is used for investments that are performing above expectations and/or a capital gain is expected.

• Investment Rating 2 is used for investments that are performing substantially within our expectations, and whose risks remain neutral or favorable compared to the potential risk at the time of the original investment. All new loans are initially rated 2.

• Investment Rating 3 is used for investments that are performing below our expectations and that require closer monitoring, but where we expect no loss of investment return (interest and/or dividends) or principal. Companies with a rating of 3 may be out of compliance with financial covenants.

• Investment Rating 4 is used for investments that are performing below our expectations and for which risk has increased materially since the original investment. We expect some loss of investment return, but no loss of principal.

• Investment Rating 5 is used for investments that are performing substantially below our expectations and whose risks have increased substantially since the original investment. Investments with a rating of 5 are those for which some loss of principal is expected.

          The following table shows the distribution of our investments on the 1 to 5 investment rating scale at fair value, as of March 31, 2010 and September 30, 2009:

	March 31, 2010								September 30, 2009
			Percentage of			Leverage					Percentage of			Leverage
	Fair Value		Total Portfolio			Ratio			Fair Value		Total Portfolio			Ratio
1	$	69,063,489		14.99	%		3.19		$	22,913,497		7.65	%		1.70
2		368,161,388		79.88	%		4.29			248,506,393		82.94	%		4.34
3		7,403,679		1.61	%		12.53			6,122,236		2.04	%		10.04
4		—		0.00	%		—			16,377,904		5.47	%		8.31
5		16,236,840		3.52	%		NM	(1)		5,691,107		1.90	%		NM	(1)
Total	$	460,865,396		100.00	%		4.25		$	299,611,137		100.00	%		4.42

⁽¹⁾ Due to operating performance this ratio is not measurable and, as a result, is excluded from the total portfolio calculation.

          As a result of current economic conditions and their impact on certain of our portfolio companies, we have agreed to modify the payment terms of our investments in nine of our portfolio companies as of March 31, 2010. Such modified terms include increased PIK interest provisions and reduced cash interest rates. These modifications, and any future modifications to our loan agreements as a result of the current economic conditions or otherwise, may limit the amount of interest income that we recognize from the modified investments, which may, in turn, limit our ability to make distributions to our stockholders.

Loans and Debt Securities on Non-Accrual Status

          Two investments did not pay all of their scheduled monthly cash interest payments for the three months ended March 31, 2010. As of March 31, 2010, we had stopped accruing PIK interest and original issue discount (“OID”) on four investments, including the two investments that had not paid all of their scheduled monthly cash interest payments. As of March 31, 2009, we had stopped accruing PIK interest and OID on four investments, including two investments that had not paid all of their scheduled monthly cash interest payments.

          Income non-accrual amounts for the three and six months ended March 31, 2010 and March 31, 2009 were as follows:

	Three months ended		Three months ended		Six months ended		Six months ended
	March 31, 2010		March 31, 2009		March 31, 2010		March 31, 2009
Cash interest income	$	1,311,024	$	632,071	$	2,445,588	$	902,578
PIK interest income		451,313		249,035		920,196		453,436
OID income		103,911		97,350		207,822		194,700
Total	$	1,866,248	$	978,456	$	3,573,606	$	1,550,714

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Discussion and Analysis of Results and Operations

   Results of Operations

          The principal measure of our financial performance is the net income (loss) which includes net investment income (loss), net realized gain (loss) and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation). Net investment income is the difference between our income from interest, dividends, fees, and other investment income and total expenses. Net realized gain (loss) on investments is the difference between the proceeds received from dispositions of portfolio investments and their stated costs. Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments is the net change in the fair value of our investment portfolio.

   Comparison of the three and six months ended March 31, 2010 and March 31, 2009

   Total Investment Income

          Total investment income includes interest and dividend income on our investments, fee income and other investment income. Fee income consists principally of loan and arrangement fees, annual administrative fees, unused fees, prepayment fees, amendment fees, equity structuring fees, exit fees and waiver fees. Other investment income consists primarily of dividend income received from certain of our equity investments and interest on cash and cash equivalents on deposit with financial institutions.

          Total investment income for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and March 31, 2009 was approximately $17.9 million and $11.9 million, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2010, this amount primarily consisted of approximately $16.4 million of interest income from portfolio investments (which included approximately $2.3 million of PIK interest), and $1.5 million of fee income. For the three months ended March 31, 2010, fee income included approximately $23,000 of income from accrued exit fees. For the three months ended March 31, 2009, total investment income primarily consisted of approximately $11.2 million of interest income from portfolio investments (which included approximately $1.9 million of PIK interest), and $0.7 million of fee income. No exit fee income was recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2009.

          Total investment income for the six months ended March 31, 2010 and March 31, 2009 was approximately $31.1 million and $24.5 million, respectively. For the six months ended March 31, 2010, this amount primarily consisted of approximately $28.5 million of interest income from portfolio investments (which included approximately $4.3 million of PIK interest), $2.4 million of fee income and $0.2 million of interest income from cash and cash equivalents. For the six months ended March 31, 2010, fee income included approximately $50,000 of income from accrued exit fees. For the six months ended March 31, 2009, total investment income primarily consisted of approximately $22.6 million of interest income from portfolio investments (which included approximately $3.7 million of PIK interest), $1.8 million of fee income and $0.1 million of interest income from cash and cash equivalents. No exit fee income was recognized during the six months ended March 31, 2009.

          The increase in our total investment income for the three and six months ended March 31, 2010 as compared to the three and six months ended March 31, 2009 was primarily attributable to higher average levels of outstanding debt investments, which was principally due to an increase of eight investments in our portfolio in the year-over-year period, partially offset by scheduled amortization repayments received and other debt payoffs during the same period.

   Expenses

          Expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and March 31, 2009 were approximately $6.7 million and $4.4 million, respectively. Expenses increased for the three months ended March 31, 2010 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2009 by approximately $2.3 million, primarily as a result of increases in the base management fee, the incentive fee, interest expense and other general and administrative expenses.

          Expenses (net of the waived portion of the base management fee) for the six months ended March 31, 2010 and March 31, 2009 were approximately $11.5 million and $8.8 million, respectively. Expenses increased for the three months ended March 31, 2010 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2009 by approximately $2.7 million, primarily as a result of increases in the base management fee, the incentive fee, interest expense and other general and administrative expenses.

          The increase in the base management fee resulted from an increase in our total assets net of cash and cash equivalents, as reflected in the growth of the investment portfolio offset partially by our investment adviser’s unilateral decision to waive approximately $727,000 of the base management fee during the six months ended March 31, 2010. Incentive fees were implemented effective January 2, 2008 when Fifth Street Mezzanine Partners III, L.P. merged with and into Fifth Street Finance Corp., and reflect the growth of our net investment income before such fees.

   Net Investment Income

          As a result of the $6.0 million increase in total investment income as compared to the $2.3 million increase in total expenses, net investment income for the three months ended March 31, 2010 reflected a $3.7 million, or 49.7%, increase compared to the three months ended March 31, 2009.

          As a result of the $6.6 million increase in total investment income as compared to the $2.7 million increase in total expenses, net investment income for the six months ended March 31, 2010 reflected a $3.9 million, or 24.6%, increase compared to the six months ended March 31, 2009.

   Realized Gain (Loss) on Sale of Investments

          Net realized gain (loss) on the sale of investments is the difference between the proceeds received from dispositions of portfolio investments and their stated costs. During the six months ended March 31, 2010, we recorded a realized loss in the amount of $2.9 million in connection with the sale of a portion of our interest in CPAC, Inc., and received a cash payment in the amount of $0.1 million representing a payment in full of all amounts due in connection with the cancellation of our loan agreement with American Hardwoods Industries, LLC. We recorded a $0.1 million reduction to the previously recorded $10.4 million realized loss on the investment in American Hardwoods. During the six months ended March 31, 2009, we recorded $12.4 million of realized losses on two of our portfolio company investments in connection with the determination that such investments were permanently impaired based on, among other things, analysis of changes in each portfolio company’s business operations and prospects.

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   Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation or Depreciation on Investments

          Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments is the net change in the fair value of our investment portfolio during the reporting period, including the reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation or depreciation when gains or losses are realized.

          During the three months ended March 31, 2010, we recorded net unrealized appreciation of $1.2 million. This consisted of $3.3 million of reclassification to realized losses relating to the sale of CPAC, Inc. described above and $1.1 million of net unrealized appreciation on equity investments, partially offset by $3.2 million of net unrealized depreciation on debt investments. During the three months ended March 31, 2009, we recorded net unrealized appreciation of $7.7 million. This consisted of $12.4 million of reclassification to realized losses relating to the impairments described above, partially offset by $4.4 million of net unrealized depreciation on debt investments and $0.3 million of net unrealized depreciation on equity investments.

          During the six months ended March 31, 2010, we recorded net unrealized appreciation of $2.2 million. This consisted of $3.3 million of reclassification to realized losses relating to the sale of CPAC, Inc. described above and $0.9 million of net unrealized appreciation on equity investments, partially offset by $2.0 million of net unrealized depreciation on debt investments. During the six months ended March 31, 2009, we recorded net unrealized depreciation of $10.7 million. This consisted of $21.0 million of net unrealized depreciation on debt investments and $2.1 million of net unrealized depreciation on equity investments, partially offset by $12.4 million of reclassification to realized losses relating to the impairments described above.

   Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources

   Cash Flows

          We have a number of alternatives available to fund the growth of our investment portfolio and our operations, including, but not limited to, raising equity, increasing debt, or funding from operational cash flow. Additionally, we may reduce investment size by syndicating a portion of any given transaction.

          For the six months ended March 31, 2010, we experienced a net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $89.7 million. During that period, we used $144.4 million of cash in operating activities, primarily for the funding of $177.4 million of investments, partially offset by $4.2 million of cash proceeds from the sale of investments, $11.3 million of principal payments received and $19.6 million of net investment income. During the same period cash provided by financing activities was $54.7 million, primarily consisting of $78.1 million of proceeds from the issuance of our common stock, partially offset by $22.6 million of cash distributions paid and $0.8 million of offering costs paid. We intend to fund our future distribution obligations through operating cash flow or with funds obtained through future equity offerings or credit facilities, as we deem appropriate.

          For the six months ended March 31, 2009, we experienced a net decrease in cash and equivalents of $19.2 million. During that period, we used $25.4 million of cash in operating activities, primarily for the funding of $47.9 million of investments, partially offset by $11.2 million of principal payments received and $15.7 million of net investment income. During the same period cash provided by financing activities was $6.2 million, primarily consisting of $21.0 million of net borrowings from our credit facility, partially offset by $14.1 million of cash distributions paid and $0.5 million paid to repurchase shares of our common stock on the open market.

          As of March 31, 2010, we had $23.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, portfolio investments (at fair value) of $460.9 million, $4.6 million of interest and fees receivable, no borrowings outstanding under our credit facility (the “Facility”) with Wachovia Bank, N.A., a Wells Fargo company (“Wachovia”), in the amount of $50 million with an accordion feature, which allows for potential future expansion of the Facility up to $100 million, and unfunded commitments of $35.4 million.

          As of September 30, 2009, we had $113.2 million in cash and cash equivalents, portfolio investments (at fair value) of $299.6 million, $2.9 million of interest receivable, no borrowings outstanding and unfunded commitments of $9.8 million.

   Significant capital transactions that occurred from October 1, 2008 through March 31, 2010

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          In October 2008, we repurchased 78,000 shares of our common stock on the open market as part of our share repurchase program following its announcement on October 15, 2008.

          On December 9, 2008, our Board of Directors declared a distribution of $0.32 per share of common stock payable to stockholders of record as of December 19, 2008 and a distribution of $0.33 per share of common stock payable to stockholders of record as of December 30, 2008. On December 18, 2008, our Board of Directors declared a special distribution of $0.05 per share of common stock payable to stockholders of record as of December 30, 2008. On December 29, 2008, we paid a cash distribution of $6.4 million and issued 105,326 shares of common stock totaling $0.8 million under the dividend reinvestment plan. On January 29, 2009, we paid a cash distribution of $7.6 million and issued 161,206 shares of common stock totaling $1.0 million under the dividend reinvestment plan.

          On December 30, 2008, Bank of Montreal approved a renewal of our $50 million credit facility. The terms included a 50 basis points commitment fee, an interest rate of LIBOR plus 3.25% per annum and a term of 364 days.

          On April 14, 2009, our Board of Directors declared a distribution of $0.25 per share of common stock payable to stockholders of record as of May 26, 2009. On June 25, 2009, we paid a cash distribution of $5.6 million and issued 11,776 shares of common stock totaling $0.1 million under the dividend reinvestment plan.

          On July 21, 2009, we completed a public offering of 9,487,500 shares of common stock, which included the underwriters’ full exercise of their option to purchase up to 1,237,500 shares of common stock, at a price of $9.25 per share, raising approximately $87.8 million in gross proceeds.

          On August 3, 2009, our Board of Directors declared a distribution of $0.25 per share of common stock payable to stockholders of record as of September 8, 2009. On September 25, 2009, we paid a cash distribution of $7.5 million and issued 56,890 shares of common stock totaling $0.6 million under the dividend reinvestment plan.

          On September 16, 2009, as a result of our election, the $50 million Bank of Montreal credit facility was terminated.

          On September 25, 2009, we completed a public offering of 5,520,000 shares of common stock, which included the underwriters’ full exercise of their option to purchase up to 720,000 shares of common stock, at a price of $10.50 per share, raising approximately $58.0 million in gross proceeds.

          On November 12, 2009, our Board of Directors declared a distribution of $0.27 per share of common stock payable to stockholders of record as of December 10, 2009. On December 30, 2009, we paid a cash distribution of $9.7 million and issued 44,420 shares of common stock totaling $0.5 million under the dividend reinvestment plan.

          On November 16, 2009, we entered into the Facility with Wachovia in the amount of $50 million with an accordion feature, which allows for potential future expansion of the Facility up to $100 million, and bears interest at LIBOR plus 4% per annum. During the six months ended March 31, 2010, we borrowed $38.0 million under the Facility. No borrowings remained outstanding at March 31, 2010.

          On January 12, 2010, our Board of Directors declared a distribution of $0.30 per share of common stock payable to stockholders of record as of March 3, 2010. On March 30, 2010, we paid a cash distribution of $12.9 million and issued 58,689 shares of common stock totaling $0.7 million under the dividend reinvestment plan.

          On January 27, 2010, we completed a public offering of 7,000,000 shares of common stock at a price of $11.20 per share, raising approximately $78.4 million in gross proceeds. On February 25, 2010, we sold 300,500 shares of common stock at a price of $11.20 per share upon the underwriters’ exercise of their over-allotment option in connection with this offering, raising an additional $3.4 million in gross proceeds.

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   Other Sources of Liquidity

          We intend to continue to generate cash primarily from cash flows from operations, including interest earned from the temporary investment of cash in U.S. government securities and other high-quality debt investments that mature in one year or less, future borrowings and future offerings of securities. In the future, we may also securitize a portion of our investments in first and second lien senior loans or unsecured debt or other assets. To securitize loans, we would likely create a wholly-owned subsidiary and contribute a pool of loans to the subsidiary. We would then sell interests in the subsidiary on a non-recourse basis to purchasers and we would retain all or a portion of the equity in the subsidiary. Our primary use of funds is investments in our targeted asset classes and cash distributions to holders of our common stock.

          Although we expect to fund the growth of our investment portfolio through the net proceeds from future equity offerings, including our dividend reinvestment plan, and issuances of senior securities or future borrowings, to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act, our plans to raise capital may not be successful. In this regard, because our common stock has at times traded at a price below our current net asset value per share and we are limited in our ability to sell our common stock at a price below net asset value per share, we may be limited in our ability to raise equity capital.

          In addition, we intend to distribute between 90% and 100% of our taxable income to our stockholders in order to satisfy the requirements applicable to RICs under Subchapter M of the Code. See “Regulated Investment Company Status and Distributions” below. Consequently, we may not have the funds or the ability to fund new investments, to make additional investments in our portfolio companies, to fund our unfunded commitments to portfolio companies or to repay borrowings under the Facility. In addition, the illiquidity of our portfolio investments may make it difficult for us to sell these investments when desired and, if we are required to sell these investments, we may realize significantly less than their recorded value.

          Also, as a business development company, we generally are required to meet a coverage ratio of total assets, less liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior securities, to total senior securities, which include all of our borrowings and any outstanding preferred stock, of at least 200%. This requirement limits the amount that we may borrow. As of March 31, 2010, we were in compliance with this requirement. To fund growth in our investment portfolio in the future, we anticipate needing to raise additional capital from various sources, including the equity markets and the securitization or other debt-related markets, which may or may not be available on favorable terms, if at all.

          Finally, in light of the conditions in the financial markets and the U.S. economy overall, we, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, sought and obtained a license from the SBA to operate an SBIC.

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          In this regard, on February 3, 2010, our wholly-owned subsidiary, Fifth Street Mezzanine Partners IV, L.P., received a license, effective February 1, 2010, from the United States Small Business Administration, or SBA, to operate as an SBIC under Section 301(c) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958. SBICs are designated to stimulate the flow of private equity capital to eligible small businesses. Under SBA regulations, SBICs may make loans to eligible small businesses and invest in the equity securities of small businesses.

          The SBIC license allows our SBIC subsidiary to obtain leverage by issuing SBA-guaranteed debentures, subject to the issuance of a capital commitment by the SBA and other customary procedures. SBA-guaranteed debentures are non-recourse, interest only debentures with interest payable semi-annually and have a ten year maturity. The principal amount of SBA-guaranteed debentures is not required to be paid prior to maturity but may be prepaid at any time without penalty. The interest rate of SBA-guaranteed debentures is fixed at the time of issuance at a market-driven spread over U.S. Treasury Notes with 10-year maturities.

          SBA regulations currently limit the amount that our SBIC subsidiary may borrow up to a maximum of $150 million when it has at least $75 million in regulatory capital, receives a capital commitment from the SBA and has been through an examination by the SBA subsequent to licensing. As of March 31, 2010, our SBIC subsidiary had $75 million in regulatory capital. The SBA has issued a capital commitment to our SBIC subsidiary in the amount of $75 million. Our SBIC subsidiary will not be able to access more than half of the commitment until it is examined by the SBA, and we cannot predict the timing for completion of an examination by the SBA.

          We applied for exemptive relief from the SEC to permit us to exclude the debt of our SBIC subsidiary guaranteed by the SBA from our 200% asset coverage test under the 1940 Act. If we receive an exemption for this SBA debt, we would have increased flexibility under the 200% asset coverage test.

   Borrowings

          On November 16, 2009, Fifth Street Funding, LLC, our wholly-owned bankruptcy remote, special purpose subsidiary, or Funding, and we, entered into a Loan and Servicing Agreement, or the Loan Agreement, with respect to the Facility with Wachovia, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as administrative agent, each of the additional institutional and conduit lenders party thereto from time to time, and each of the lender agents party thereto from time to time, in the amount of $50 million with an accordion feature, which allows for potential future expansion of the Facility up to $100 million. The Facility is secured by all of the assets of Funding, and all of our equity interest in Funding. The Facility bears interest at LIBOR plus 4% per annum and has a maturity date of November 16, 2012. The Facility may be extended for up to two additional years upon the mutual consent of Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and each of the lender parties thereto. We intend to use the net proceeds of the Facility to fund a portion of our loan origination activities and for general corporate purposes.

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          In connection with the Facility, we concurrently entered into (i) a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Funding, pursuant to which we will sell to Funding certain loan assets we have originated or acquired, or will originate or acquire and (ii) a Pledge Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, pursuant to which we pledged all of our equity interests in Funding as security for the payment of Funding’s obligations under the Loan Agreement and other documents entered into in connection with the Facility.

          The Loan Agreement and related agreements governing the Facility required both Funding and us to, among other things (i) make representations and warranties regarding the collateral as well as each of our businesses, (ii) agree to certain indemnification obligations, and (iii) comply with various covenants, servicing procedures, limitations on acquiring and disposing of assets, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar credit facilities. The Facility agreements also include usual and customary default provisions such as the failure to make timely payments under the Facility, a change in control of Funding, and the failure by Funding or us to materially perform under the Loan Agreement and related agreements governing the Facility, which, if not complied with, could accelerate repayment under the Facility, thereby materially and adversely affecting our liquidity, financial condition and results of operations.

          Each loan origination under the Facility is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. We cannot assure you that Funding will be able to borrow funds under the Facility at any particular time or at all.

          Since our inception we have had funds available under the following agreements which we repaid or terminated:

          Note Agreements.We received loans of $10 million on March 31, 2007 and $5 million on March 30, 2007 from Bruce E. Toll, a former member of our Board of Directors, on each occasion for the purpose of funding our investments in portfolio companies. These note agreements accrued interest at 12% per annum. On April 3, 2007, we repaid all outstanding borrowings under these note agreements.

          Loan Agreements.On January 15, 2008, we entered into a $50 million secured revolving credit facility with the Bank of Montreal, at a rate of LIBOR plus 1.5% per annum, with a one year maturity date. The secured revolving credit facility was secured by our existing investments. On December 30, 2008, Bank of Montreal renewed our $50 million credit facility. The terms included a 50 basis points commitment fee, an interest rate of LIBOR plus 3.25% per annum and a term of 364 days. On September 16, 2009, as a result of our election, this credit facility was terminated.

          On April 2, 2007, we entered into a $50 million loan agreement with Wachovia, which was available for funding investments. The borrowings under the loan agreement accrued interest at LIBOR plus 0.75% per annum and had a maturity date in April 2008. In order to obtain such favorable rates, Mr. Toll, a former member of our Board of Directors, Mr. Tannenbaum, our chief executive officer, and FSMPIII GP, LLC, the general partner of our predecessor fund, each guaranteed our repayment of the $50 million loan. We paid Mr. Toll a fee of 1% per annum of the $50 million loan for such guarantee, which was paid quarterly or monthly at our election. Mr. Tannenbaum and FSMPIII GP received no compensation for their respective guarantees. As of November 27, 2007, we repaid and terminated this loan with Wachovia.

   Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

          We may be a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financial needs of our portfolio companies. As of March 31, 2010, our only off-balance sheet arrangements consisted of $35.4 million of unfunded commitments, which was comprised of $32.5 million to provide debt financing to certain of our portfolio companies and $2.9 million related to unfunded limited partnership interests. As of September 30, 2009, our only off-balance sheet arrangements consisted of $9.8 million of unfunded commitments, which was comprised of $7.8 million to provide debt financing to certain of our portfolio companies and $2.0 million related to unfunded limited partnership interests. Such commitments involve, to varying degrees,

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elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheet and are not reflected on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

   Contractual Obligations

           As discussed herein, on November 16, 2009, we entered into the Facility with Wachovia, in the amount of $50 million with an accordion feature, which allows for potential future expansion of the Facility up to $100 million. The Facility bears interest at LIBOR plus 4% per annum and has a maturity date of November 16, 2012. As of March 31, 2010, we had no borrowings outstanding under the Facility. We also gave notice of termination, effective September 16, 2009, to Bank of Montreal with respect to our existing $50 million revolving credit facility with Bank of Montreal and, as a result, this facility was terminated on such date. The revolving credit facility with Bank of Montreal had an interest rate of LIBOR plus 3.25%.

          A summary of the composition of unfunded commitments (consisting of revolvers, term loans and limited partnership interests) as of March 31, 2010 and September 30, 2009 is shown in the table below:

	March 31, 2010		September 30, 2009
Storyteller Theaters Corporation	$	1,500,000	$	1,750,000
HealthDrive Corporation		1,500,000		1,500,000
IZI Medical Products, Inc.		2,500,000		2,500,000
Trans-Trade, Inc.		2,000,000		2,000,000
Riverlake Equity Partners II, LP (limited partnership interest)		966,360		1,000,000
Riverside Fund IV, LP (limited partnership interest)		917,031		1,000,000
ADAPCO, Inc.		6,500,000		—
AmBath/ReBath Holdings, Inc.		2,250,000		—
JTC Education, Inc.		10,000,000		—
Tegra Medical, LLC		4,000,000		—
Vanguard Vinyl, Inc.		750,000		—
Flatout, Inc.		1,500,000		—
Psilos Group Partners IV, LP (limited partnership interest)		1,000,000		—
Total	$	35,383,391	$	9,750,000

          We have entered into two contracts under which we have material future commitments, the investment advisory agreement, pursuant to which Fifth Street Management LLC has agreed to serve as our investment adviser, and the administration agreement, pursuant to which FSC, Inc. has agreed to furnish us with the facilities and administrative services necessary to conduct our day-to-day operations.

   Regulated Investment Company Status and Distributions

          Effective as of January 2, 2008, Fifth Street Mezzanine Partners III, L.P. merged with and into Fifth Street Finance Corp., which has elected to be treated as a business development company under the 1940 Act. We elected, effective as of January 2, 2008, to be treated as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. As long as we qualify as a RIC, we will not be taxed on our investment company taxable income or realized net capital gains, to the extent that such taxable income or gains are distributed, or deemed to be distributed, to stockholders on a timely basis.

          Taxable income generally differs from net income for financial reporting purposes due to temporary and permanent differences in the recognition of income and expenses, and generally excludes net unrealized appreciation or depreciation until realized. Distributions declared and paid by us in a year may differ from taxable income for that year as such distributions may include the distribution of current year taxable income or the distribution of prior year taxable income carried forward into and distributed in the current year. Distributions also may include returns of capital.

          To maintain RIC tax treatment, we must, among other things, distribute, with respect to each taxable year, at least 90% of our investment company taxable income (i.e., our net ordinary income and our realized net short-term capital gains in excess of realized net long-term capital losses, if any). As a RIC, we are also subject to a federal

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excise tax, based on distributive requirements of our taxable income on a calendar year basis (e.g., calendar year 2010). We anticipate timely distribution of our taxable income within the tax rules; however, we incurred a de minimis U.S. federal excise tax for calendar years 2008 and 2009. In addition, we may incur a U.S. federal excise tax in future years. We intend to make distributions to our stockholders on a quarterly basis of between 90% and 100% of our annual taxable income (which includes our taxable interest and fee income). However, in future periods, we will be partially dependent on our SBIC subsidiary for cash distributions to enable us to meet the RIC distribution requirements. Our SBIC subsidiary may be limited by the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and SBA regulations governing SBICs, from making certain distributions to us that may be necessary to enable us to maintain our status as a RIC. We may have to request a waiver of the SBA’s restrictions for our SBIC subsidiary to make certain distributions to maintain our RIC status. We cannot assure you that the SBA will grant such waiver. Also, the financial covenants under our loan agreement with Wachovia could, under certain circumstances, restrict Fifth Street Funding, LLC from making distributions to us and, as a result, hinder our ability to satisfy the distribution requirement. In addition, we may retain for investment some or all of our net taxable capital gains (i.e., realized net long-term capital gains in excess of realized net short-term capital losses) and treat such amounts as deemed distributions to our stockholders. If we do this, our stockholders will be treated as if they received actual distributions of the capital gains we retained and then reinvested the net after-tax proceeds in our common stock. Our stockholders also may be eligible to claim tax credits (or, in certain circumstances, tax refunds) equal to their allocable share of the tax we paid on the capital gains deemed distributed to them. To the extent our taxable earnings for a fiscal taxable year fall below the total amount of our distributions for that fiscal year, a portion of those distributions may be deemed a return of capital to our stockholders.

          We may not be able to achieve operating results that will allow us to make distributions at a specific level or to increase the amount of these distributions from time to time. In addition, we may be limited in our ability to make distributions due to the asset coverage test for borrowings applicable to us as a business development company under the 1940 Act and due to provisions in the Facility. If we do not distribute a certain percentage of our taxable income annually, we will suffer adverse tax consequences, including possible loss of our status as a RIC. We cannot assure stockholders that they will receive any distributions or distributions at a particular level.

          Pursuant to a recent revenue procedure (Revenue Procedure 2010-12), or the Revenue Procedure, issued by the Internal Revenue Service, or IRS, the IRS has indicated that it will treat distributions from certain publicly traded RICs (including BDCs) that are paid part in cash and part in stock as dividends that would satisfy the RIC’s annual distribution requirements and qualify for the dividends paid deduction for federal income tax purposes. In order to qualify for such treatment, the Revenue Procedure requires that at least 10% of the total distribution be payable in cash and that each stockholder have a right to elect to receive its entire distribution in cash. If too many stockholders elect to receive cash, each stockholder electing to receive cash must receive a proportionate share of the cash to be distributed (although no stockholder electing to receive cash may receive less than 10% of such stockholder’s distribution in cash). This Revenue Procedure applies to distributions declared on or before December 31, 2012 with respect to taxable years ending on or before December 31, 2011. We have no current intention of paying dividends in shares of our stock.

   Related Party Transactions

          We have entered into an investment advisory agreement with Fifth Street Management LLC, our investment adviser. Fifth Street Management is controlled by Leonard M. Tannenbaum, its managing member and the chairman of our Board of Directors and our chief executive officer. Pursuant to the investment advisory agreement, fees payable to our investment adviser will be equal to (a) a base management fee of 2.0% of the value of our gross assets, which includes any borrowings for investment purposes, and (b) an incentive fee based on our performance. Our investment adviser has agreed to permanently waive that portion of its base management fee attributable to our assets held in the form of cash and cash equivalents as of the end of each quarter beginning March 31, 2010. The incentive fee consists of two parts. The first part is calculated and payable quarterly in arrears and equals 20% of our “Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income” for the immediately preceding quarter, subject to a preferred return, or “hurdle,” and a “catch up” feature. The second part is determined and payable in arrears as of the end of each fiscal year (or upon termination of the investment advisory agreement) and equals 20% of our “Incentive Fee Capital Gains,” which equals our realized capital gains on a cumulative basis from inception through the end of the year, if any, computed net of all realized capital losses and unrealized capital depreciation on a cumulative basis, less the aggregate amount of any previously paid capital gain incentive fee.

          The investment advisory agreement may be terminated by either party without penalty upon no fewer than 60 days’ written notice to the other. Since we entered into the investment advisory agreement in December 2007, we have paid our investment adviser approximately $8.4 million and $13.7 million for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2008 and September 30, 2009, respectively, and approximately $9.5 million for the six months ended March 31, 2010, under the investment advisory agreement.

          Pursuant to the administration agreement with FSC, Inc., which is controlled by Mr. Tannenbaum, FSC, Inc. will furnish us with the facilities and administrative services necessary to conduct our day-to-day operations, including equipment, clerical, bookkeeping and recordkeeping services at such facilities. In addition, FSC, Inc. will assist us in connection with the determination and publishing of our net asset value, the preparation and filing of tax returns and the printing and dissemination of reports to our stockholders. We will pay FSC, Inc. our allocable portion of overhead and other expenses incurred by it in performing its obligations under the administration agreement, including a portion of the rent and the compensation of our chief financial officer, and chief compliance officer, and their staff. FSC, Inc. has voluntarily determined to forgo receiving reimbursement for the services performed for us by our chief compliance officer, Bernard D. Berman, given his compensation arrangement with our investment adviser. However, although FSC, Inc. currently intends to forgo its right to receive such reimbursement, it is under no obligation to do so and may cease to do so at any time in the future. The administration agreement may be terminated by either party without penalty upon no fewer than 60 days’ written notice to the other. Since we entered into the administration agreement in December 2007, we have paid FSC, Inc. approximately $1.6 million and $1.3 million for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2008 and September 30, 2009, respectively, and approximately $0.6 million for the six months ended March 31, 2010, under the administration agreement.

          We have also entered into a license agreement with Fifth Street Capital LLC pursuant to which Fifth Street Capital LLC has agreed to grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use the name “Fifth Street.” Under this agreement, we will have a right to use the “Fifth Street” name, for so long as Fifth Street Management LLC or one of its affiliates remains our investment adviser. Other than with respect to this limited license, we will have no legal right to the “Fifth Street” name. Fifth Street Capital LLC is controlled by Mr. Tannenbaum, its managing member.

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   Recent Developments

          On April 2, 2010, ADAPCO, Inc. drew $2.0 million on its credit line. Prior to the draw, our unfunded commitment to ADAPCO was $6.5 million.

          On April 7, 2010, Trans-Trade, Inc. drew $0.5 million on its previously undrawn credit line. Prior to the draw, our unfunded commitment to Trans-Trade was $2.0 million.

          On April 20, 2010, Vanguard Vinyl, Inc. repaid $0.25 million on its credit line. Prior to the repayment, our unfunded commitment to Vanguard Vinyl was $0.75 million.

          On April 20, 2010, at our 2010 Annual Meeting, our stockholders approved, among other things, amendments to our restated certificate of incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from 49,800,000 shares to 150,000,000 shares and to remove our authority to issue shares of Series A Preferred Stock.

          On March 24, 2010, our SBIC subsidiary received an approval from the SBA to draw an aggregate of $37.5 million under its outstanding SBA commitment of $75 million. On April 21, 2010, our SBIC subsidiary drew $17.5 million from its SBA commitment to use to fund future transactions.

          On April 30, 2010, we notified ING Capital LLC that the financing commitment for a syndicated three year revolving credit facility for up to $150 million had been terminated. However, we continue to discuss with ING the possibility of entering into an ING-led credit facility on more favorable terms.

          On April 30, 2010, we closed an $11.0 million senior secured debt facility to support the acquisition of a technology-based marketing services company. The investment is backed by a private equity sponsor and $9.0 million was funded at closing. The terms of this investment include a $2.0 million revolver at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 6.0% per annum with a 3% LIBOR floor, a $5.0 million Term Loan A at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 7.0% per annum with a 3% LIBOR floor, and a $4.0 million Term Loan B at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 9.0% per annum in cash with a 3% LIBOR floor and 1.5% PIK. This is a first lien facility with a scheduled maturity of five years.

          On May 3, 2010, our Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.32 per share, payable on June 30, 2010 to stockholders of record on May 20, 2010.

          On May 3, 2010, we closed a $35.5 million senior secured debt facility to support the acquisition of a healthcare equipment manufacturing company. The investment is backed by a private equity sponsor and $31.5 million was funded at closing. The terms of this investment include a $5.0 million revolver at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 7.0% per annum with a 3% LIBOR floor and a $30.5 million Term Loan at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 9.75% per annum in cash with a 3% LIBOR floor and 1.0% PIK. This is a first lien facility with a scheduled maturity of five years.

   Recently Issued Accounting Standards

          See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of recent accounting pronouncements, including the expected dates of adoption and the anticipated impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk

          We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates. Changes in interest rates may affect both our cost of funding and our interest income from portfolio investments, cash and cash equivalents and idle funds investments. Our risk management systems and procedures are designed to identify and analyze our risk, to set appropriate policies and limits and to continually monitor these risks and limits by means of reliable administrative and information systems and other policies and programs. Our investment income will be affected by changes in various interest rates, including LIBOR and prime rates, to the extent any of our debt investments include floating interest rates. The significant majority of our debt investments are made with fixed interest rates for the term of the investment. However, as of March 31, 2010, approximately 17.6% of our debt investment portfolio (at fair value) and 17.2% of our debt investment portfolio (at cost) bore interest at floating rates. As of March 31, 2010, we had not entered into any interest rate hedging arrangements. At March 31, 2010, based on our applicable levels of floating-rate debt investments, a 1.0% change in interest rates would not have a material effect on our level of interest income from debt investments.

          Our investments are carried at fair value as determined in good faith by our Board of Directors in accordance with the 1940 Act (See “Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Critical Accounting Policies — Investment Valuation”). Our valuation methodology utilizes discount rates in part in valuing our investments, and changes in those discount rates may have an impact on the valuation of our investments. Assuming no changes in our investment and capital structure, a hypothetical increase or decrease in discount rates of 100 basis points would increase or decrease our net assets resulting from operations by approximately $10 million.

Item 4.Controls and Procedures

(a)

As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in timely alerting them of material information relating to us that is required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

(b)

Changes in Internal Controls

          Other than the change made to our accounting policy to recognize income pertaining to contractual exit fees on an accrual basis and add exit fee income to the principal balance of the related loan to the extent we determine that collection of the exit fee income is probable, as disclosed in our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended December 31, 2009, there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2010 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.Legal Proceedings.

          Although we may, from time to time, be involved in litigation arising out of our operations in the normal course of business or otherwise, we are currently not a party to any pending material legal proceedings.

Item 1A.Risk Factors.

          Except as described below, there have been no material changes during the three months ended March 31, 2010 to the risk factors discussed in Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2009 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2009.

We have identified deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting from time to time. Future control deficiencies could prevent us from accurately and timely reporting our financial results.

           We have identified deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting from time to time, including significant deficiencies and material weaknesses. A “significant deficiency” is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those responsible for oversight of a company’s financial reporting. A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of a company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

           Our failure to identify deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting in a timely manner or remediate any deficiencies, or the identification of material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in the future could prevent us from accurately and timely reporting our financial results.

If we make unsecured debt investments, we may lack adequate protection in the event our portfolio companies become distressed or insolvent and will likely experience a lower recovery than more senior debtholders in the event our portfolio companies defaults on their indebtedness.

           As of March 31, 2010, all of our debt investments were secured by first or second priority liens on the assets of our portfolio companies. However, we may make unsecured debt investments in portfolio companies in the future. Unsecured debt investments are unsecured and junior to other indebtedness of the portfolio company. As a consequence, the holder of an unsecured debt investment may lack adequate protection in the event the portfolio company becomes distressed or insolvent and will likely experience a lower recovery than more senior debtholders in the event the portfolio company defaults on its indebtedness. In addition, unsecured debt investments of small and mid-sized companies are often highly illiquid and in adverse market conditions may experience steep declines in valuation even if they are fully performing.

If we invest in the securities and other obligations of distressed or bankrupt companies, such investments may be subject to significant risks, including lack of income, extraordinary expenses, uncertainty with respect to satisfaction of debt, lower-than expected investment values or income potentials and resale restrictions.

           We are authorized to invest in the securities and other obligations of distressed or bankrupt companies. At times, distressed debt obligations may not produce income and may require us to bear certain extraordinary expenses (including legal, accounting, valuation and transaction expenses) in order to protect and recover our investment. Therefore, to the extent we invest in distressed debt, our ability to achieve current income for our stockholders may be diminished.

           We also will be subject to significant uncertainty as to when and in what manner and for what value the distressed debt we invest in will eventually be satisfied (e.g., through a liquidation of the obligor’s assets, an exchange offer or plan of reorganization involving the distressed debt securities or a payment of some amount in satisfaction of the obligation). In addition, even if an exchange offer is made or plan of reorganization is adopted with respect to distressed debt held by us, there can be no assurance that the securities or other assets received by us in connection with such exchange offer or plan of reorganization will not have a lower value or income potential than may have been anticipated when the investment was made.

           Moreover, any securities received by us upon completion of an exchange offer or plan of reorganization may be restricted as to resale. As a result of our participation in negotiations with respect to any exchange offer or plan of reorganization with respect to an issuer of distressed debt, we may be restricted from disposing of such securities.

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

          We issued a total of 58,689 shares of common stock under our dividend reinvestment plan during the three months ended March 31, 2010. This issuance was not subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933. The aggregate price for the shares of common stock issued under the dividend reinvestment plan was approximately $0.7 million.

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Item 6.Exhibits.

Exhibit
Number	Description of Exhibit
3.1*	Certificate of Amendment to Restated Certificate of Incorporation, dated April 21, 2010
31.1*	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
31.2*	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
32.1*	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U. S. C. 1350).
32.2*	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U. S. C. 1350).

* Submitted herewith.

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SIGNATURES

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

	Fifth Street Finance Corp.
Date: May 5, 2010	/s/ Leonard M. TannenbaumLeonard M. Tannenbaum
	Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Date: May 5, 2010	/s/ William H. CraigWilliam H. Craig
	Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number	Description of Exhibit
3.1*	Certificate of Amendment to Restated Certificate of Incorporation, dated April 21, 2010
31.1*	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
31.2*	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
32.1*	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U. S. C. 1350).
32.2*	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U. S. C. 1350).

* Submitted herewith.

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