CION Investment (CION) 10-Q 2022 Q2 Quarterly report

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q 

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

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022

OR

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

For the transition period from __________ to __________

Commission File Number 000-54755 

CĪON Investment Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland	45-3058280
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
3 Park Avenue, 36th Floor New York, New York	10016
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(212) 418-4700

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not applicable

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

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

Title of each class	Trading symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.001 per share	CION	The New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.                                                      

Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files).

Yes ☒ No ☐

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

Large accelerated filer	☐	Accelerated filer	☐
Non-accelerated filer	☒	Smaller reporting company	☐
		Emerging growth company	☐

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

☐

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

Yes ☐ No ☒

The number of shares of the registrant’s common stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding as of August 5, 2022 was 56,958,440.

CĪON INVESTMENT CORPORATION

FORM 10-Q

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	Page
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements	1
Consolidated Balance Sheets	1
Consolidated Statements of Operations	2
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets	3
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	4
Consolidated Schedules of Investments	5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	26
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	60
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	75
Item 4. Controls and Procedures	76
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings	77
Item 1A. Risk Factors	77
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	77
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities	77
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures	77
Item 5. Other Information	77
Item 6. Exhibits	78
Signatures	81

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

CĪON Investment Corporation

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

	June 30, 2022		December 31, 2021
	(unaudited)
Assets
Investments, at fair value:
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments (amortized cost of $1,660,187 and $1,617,126, respectively)	$	1,601,753	$	1,581,124
Non-controlled, affiliated investments (amortized cost of $131,439 and $91,476, respectively)	113,554		81,490
Controlled investments (amortized cost of $84,347 and $83,702, respectively)	90,145		91,425
Total investments, at fair value (amortized cost of $1,875,973 and $1,792,304, respectively)	1,805,452		1,754,039
Cash	42,542		3,774
Interest receivable on investments	21,962		21,549
Receivable due on investments sold and repaid	2,713		2,854
Prepaid expenses and other assets	2,112		466
Total assets	$	1,874,781	$	1,782,682

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Liabilities
Financing arrangements (net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $7,849 and $7,628, respectively)	$	939,651	$	822,372
Payable for investments purchased	11,635		11,327
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	1,194		1,922
Interest payable	5,603		4,339
Accrued management fees	6,839		6,673
Accrued subordinated incentive fee on income	4,091		3,942
Accrued administrative services expense	530		1,595
Total liabilities	969,543		852,170
Commitments and contingencies (Note 4 and Note 11)
Shareholders' Equity
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized;
56,958,440 and 56,958,440 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	57		57
Capital in excess of par value	1,059,989		1,059,989
Accumulated distributable losses	(154,808)		(129,534)
Total shareholders' equity	905,238		930,512
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	1,874,781	$	1,782,682
Net asset value per share of common stock at end of period	$	15.89	$	16.34

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,				Year Ended December 31,
	2022		2021		2022		2021		2021
	(unaudited)		(unaudited)		(unaudited)		(unaudited)
Investment income
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments
Interest income	$	31,749	$	30,167	$	62,743	$	56,269	$	119,792
Paid-in-kind interest income	4,613		3,853		9,219		9,988		17,306
Fee income	2,554		880		3,503		1,813		5,927
Dividend income	—		91		46		173		366
Non-controlled, affiliated investments
Interest income	1,545		1,041		2,568		2,442		4,961
Paid-in-kind interest income	874		1,056		2,319		1,879		3,160
Fee income	13		—		506		—		—
Dividend income	53		933		53		1,760		5,576
Controlled investments
Interest income	1,742		—		3,869		—		260
Paid-in-kind interest income	409		—		409		—		—
Total investment income	43,552		38,021		85,235		74,324		157,348
Operating expenses
Management fees	6,839		8,243		13,494		16,026		31,143
Administrative services expense	781		697		1,501		1,381		3,069
Subordinated incentive fee on income	4,091		—		8,224		—		6,875
General and administrative	1,712		2,563		3,934		5,241		9,805
Interest expense	10,841		7,828		19,300		15,376		31,807
Total operating expenses	24,264		19,331		46,453		38,024		82,699
Net investment income before taxes	19,288		18,690		38,782		36,300		74,649
Income tax expense, including excise tax	—		4		11		15		342
Net investment income after taxes	19,288		18,686		38,771		36,285		74,307
Realized and unrealized gains (losses)
Net realized gains (losses) on:
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments	180		445		208		471		(4,100)
Non-controlled, affiliated investments	—		—		(97)		(1,080)		8,010
Controlled investments	—		—		—		(3,067)		(3,067)
Foreign currency	—		(4)		—		(11)		(3)
Net realized gains (losses)	180		441		111		(3,687)		840
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on:
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments	(17,482)		5,957		(24,977)		25,195		25,566
Non-controlled, affiliated investments	(1,577)		2,885		(5,357)		16,823		7,261
Controlled investments	(1,675)		—		(1,925)		3,067		10,790
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation	(20,734)		8,842		(32,259)		45,085		43,617
Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains	(20,554)		9,283		(32,148)		41,398		44,457
Net (decrease) increase in net assets resulting from operations	$	(1,266)	$	27,969	$	6,623	$	77,683	$	118,764
Per share information—basic and diluted(1)
Net (decrease) increase in net assets per share resulting from operations	$	(0.02)	$	0.49	$	0.12	$	1.37	$	2.09
Net investment income per share	$	0.34	$	0.33	$	0.68	$	0.64	$	1.31
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding	56,958,440		56,747,687		56,958,440		56,750,588		56,808,960

(1) As discussed in Note 3, the Company completed a two-to-one reverse stock split, effective as of September 21, 2021. The weighted average shares used in the computation of the net increase in net assets per share resulting from operations and net investment income per share reflect the reverse stock split on a retroactive basis.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,				Year Ended December 31,
	2022		2021		2022		2021		2021
	(unaudited)		(unaudited)		(unaudited)		(unaudited)
Changes in net assets from operations:
Net investment income	$	19,288	$	18,686	$	38,771	$	36,285	$	74,307
Net realized gain (loss) on investments	180		445		111		(3,676)		843
Net realized loss on foreign currency	—		(4)		—		(11)		(3)
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments	(20,734)		8,842		(32,259)		45,085		43,617
Net (decrease) increase in net assets resulting from operations	(1,266)		27,969		6,623		77,683		118,764
Changes in net assets from shareholders' distributions:
Distributions to shareholders	(15,949)		(15,000)		(31,897)		(30,029)		(71,530)
Net decrease in net assets resulting from shareholders' distributions	(15,949)		(15,000)		(31,897)		(30,029)		(71,530)
Changes in net assets from capital share transactions:
Reinvestment of shareholders' distributions	—		5,132		—		10,424		15,489
Repurchase of common stock	—		(5,163)		—		(10,454)		(10,467)
Net (decrease) increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions	—		(31)		—		(30)		5,022
Total (decrease) increase in net assets	(17,215)		12,938		(25,274)		47,624		52,256
Net assets at beginning of period	922,453		912,942		930,512		878,256		878,256
Net assets at end of period	$	905,238	$	925,880	$	905,238	$	925,880	$	930,512
Net asset value per share of common stock at end of period(1)	$	15.89	$	16.34	$	15.89	$	16.34	$	16.34
Shares of common stock outstanding at end of period(1)	56,958,440		56,648,478		56,958,440		56,648,478		56,958,440

(1) As discussed in Note 3, the Company completed a two-to-one reverse stock split, effective as of September 21, 2021. The shares outstanding used in the computation of net asset value per share reflect the reverse stock split on a retroactive basis.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,				Year Ended December 31,
	2022		2021		2022		2021		2021
	(unaudited)		(unaudited)		(unaudited)		(unaudited)
Operating activities:
Net (decrease) increase in net assets resulting from operations	$	(1,266)	$	27,969	$	6,623	$	77,683	$	118,764
Adjustments to reconcile net (decrease) increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash used in operating activities:
Net accretion of discount on investments	(2,478)		(2,733)		(4,974)		(5,905)		(11,738)
Proceeds from principal repayment of investments	102,963		91,697		161,710		265,971		568,907
Purchase of investments	(173,224)		(222,098)		(311,047)		(405,732)		(920,039)
Paid-in-kind interest and dividends capitalized	(5,897)		(5,303)		(11,948)		(12,818)		(21,734)
Decrease (increase) in short term investments, net	1,418		39,110		73,572		25,114		(14,319)
Proceeds from sale of investments	6,591		5,131		8,875		20,131		259,050
Net realized (gain) loss on investments	(180)		(445)		(111)		3,676		(843)
Net change in unrealized depreciation (appreciation) on investments	20,734		(8,842)		32,259		(45,085)		(43,617)
Amortization of debt issuance costs	812		682		1,504		1,431		2,800
(Increase) decrease in interest receivable on investments	(746)		(2,092)		(162)		(2,814)		(4,400)
(Increase) decrease in dividends receivable on investments	—		128		—		(142)		45
(Increase) decrease in receivable due on investments sold and repaid	4,590		31,027		141		(2,695)		3,339
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets	1,506		241		(1,646)		1,362		1,322
Increase (decrease) in payable for investments purchased	11,635		(22,279)		308		17,805		11,194
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses	332		1,239		(728)		1,466		1,228
Increase (decrease) in interest payable	2,430		1,468		1,264		1,685		1,839
Increase (decrease) in accrued management fees	184		460		166		575		(995)
Increase (decrease) in accrued administrative services expense	154		516		(1,065)		(360)		330
Increase (decrease) in subordinated incentive fee on income payable	(42)		—		149		(4,323)		(381)
Net cash used in operating activities	(30,484)		(64,124)		(45,110)		(62,975)		(49,248)
Financing activities:
Repurchase of common stock	—		(5,163)		—		(10,454)		(10,467)
Shareholders' distributions paid	(15,949)		(9,868)		(31,897)		(19,605)		(56,041)
Repayments under financing arrangements	—		—		—		(125,000)		(171,000)
Borrowings under financing arrangements	72,500		80,000		117,500		205,000		276,000
Debt issuance costs paid	(1,025)		(990)		(1,725)		(5,384)		(5,384)
Net cash provided by financing activities	55,526		63,979		83,878		44,557		33,108
Net increase (decrease) in cash and restricted cash	25,042		(145)		38,768		(18,418)		(16,140)
Cash and restricted cash, beginning of period	17,500		1,641		3,774		19,914		19,914
Cash and restricted cash, end of period	$	42,542	$	1,496	$	42,542	$	1,496	$	3,774
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	$	7,586	$	5,676	$	16,511	$	12,258	$	27,129
Supplemental non-cash financing activities:
Reinvestment of shareholders' distributions	$	—	$	5,132	$	—	$	10,424	$	15,489
Restructuring of portfolio investment	$	—	$	2,286	$	—	$	2,286	$	5,455
Cash interest receivable exchanged for additional securities	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	1,304	$	1,304

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands)

Portfolio Company(a)	Index Rate(b)	Industry	Principal/ Par Amount/ Units(e)		Cost(d)		Fair Value(c)
Senior Secured First Lien Debt - 183.4%
Adapt Laser Acquisition, Inc., L+1200, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/31/2023(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Capital Equipment	$	11,114	$	11,114	$	9,781
Adapt Laser Acquisition, Inc., L+1200, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/31/2023(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Capital Equipment	2,051		2,051		1,754
Aegis Toxicology Sciences Corp., L+550, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 5/9/2025(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	6,104		6,046		6,119
AHF Parent Holding, Inc., S+625, 0.75% SOFR Floor, 2/1/2028(n)	3 Month SOFR	Construction & Building	2,981		2,924		2,853
Allen Media, LLC, S+550, 0.00% SOFR Floor, 2/10/2027(n)	3 Month SOFR	Media: Diversified & Production	8,909		8,832		8,530
ALM Media, LLC, L+650, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/25/2024(m)(n)	1 Month LIBOR	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	17,500		17,319		17,238
Alpine US Bidco, LLC, L+525, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 5/3/2028(i)(n)	3 Month LIBOR	Beverage, Food & Tobacco	2,000		1,870		1,855
American Clinical Solutions LLC, 7.00%, 12/31/2022(m)	None	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	3,500		3,482		3,439
American Consolidated Natural Resources, Inc., L+1600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/16/2025(m)(t)	1 Month LIBOR	Metals & Mining	225		173		229
American Health Staffing Group, Inc., L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/19/2026(m)	6 Month LIBOR	Services: Business	16,625		16,480		16,625
American Health Staffing Group, Inc., 0.50% Unfunded, 11/19/2026	None	Services: Business	3,333		(29)		—
American Teleconferencing Services, Ltd., Prime+550, 6/30/2022(q)	Prime	Telecommunications	3,116		3,116		1,772
American Teleconferencing Services, Ltd., Prime+550, 6/8/2023(q)	Prime	Telecommunications	16,154		15,621		—
American Teleconferencing Services, Ltd., 0.00% Unfunded, 6/30/2022(o)	None	Telecommunications	235		—		—
Analogic Corp., L+525, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/21/2024(m)(n)	3 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	4,875		4,838		4,771
Ancile Solutions, Inc., L+1000, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/22/2026(m)(t)	3 Month LIBOR	High Tech Industries	11,903		11,581		11,546
Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc., L+900, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/15/2026(m)(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Media: Diversified & Production	37,116		36,943		35,632
Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc., L+950, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/15/2026	3 Month LIBOR	Media: Diversified & Production	1,000		1,000		960
Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc., 0.50% Unfunded, 11/15/2026	None	Media: Diversified & Production	1,167		—		(47)
Appalachian Resource Company, LLC, L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/10/2023	1 Month LIBOR	Metals & Mining	11,137		10,285		10,552
Appalachian Resource Company, LLC, L+1000, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/10/2023	1 Month LIBOR	Metals & Mining	5,000		5,000		4,994
Associated Asphalt Partners, LLC, L+525, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/5/2024(m)(n)	1 Month LIBOR	Construction & Building	14,307		14,075		10,122
Atlas Supply LLC, 11.00%, 4/29/2025	None	Retail	5,000		5,000		4,988
Avison Young (USA) Inc., L+575, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 1/31/2026(h)(m)	(u)	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	2,679		2,648		2,638
BDS Solutions Intermediateco, LLC, S+650, 1.00% SOFR Floor, 2/7/2027(m)	3 Month SOFR	Services: Business	17,912		17,599		17,554
BDS Solutions Intermediateco, LLC, S+650, 1.00% SOFR Floor, 2/7/2027	3 Month SOFR	Services: Business	2,383		2,326		2,335
BDS Solutions Intermediateco, LLC, 0.50% Unfunded, 2/7/2027	None	Services: Business	474		—		(9)
Berlitz Holdings, Inc., S+900, 1.00% SOFR Floor, 2/14/2025	1 Month SOFR	Services: Business	13,800		12,840		13,007
Bradshaw International Parent Corp., L+575, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/21/2027(m)	1 Month LIBOR	Consumer Goods: Durable	13,090		12,790		12,746
Bradshaw International Parent Corp., L+575, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/21/2026	1 Month LIBOR	Consumer Goods: Durable	307		267		299
Bradshaw International Parent Corp., 0.50% Unfunded, 10/21/2026	None	Consumer Goods: Durable	1,537		—		(40)
Cabi, LLC, S+950, 1.00% SOFR Floor, 2/28/2027(m)	1 Month SOFR	Retail	22,358		22,033		22,022
Cadence Aerospace, LLC, L+850, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/14/2023(m)(n)(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Aerospace & Defense	39,168		38,939		38,531

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands)

Portfolio Company(a)	Index Rate(b)	Industry	Principal/ Par Amount/ Units(e)	Cost(d)	Fair Value(c)
Cardenas Markets LLC, L+625, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/3/2027(m)	6 Month LIBOR	Retail	10,890	10,791	10,890
CB URS Holdings Corp., L+575, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/1/2024(m)	6 Month LIBOR	Transportation: Cargo	15,090	15,057	12,374
Celerity Acquisition Holdings, LLC, L+850, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 5/28/2026	3 Month LIBOR	Services: Business	14,850	14,850	14,702
Cennox, Inc., L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 5/4/2026(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Services: Business	22,618	22,618	22,618
Cennox, Inc., L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 5/4/2026(n)	3 Month LIBOR	Services: Business	6,243	6,243	6,243
Cennox, Inc., L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 5/4/2026	3 Month LIBOR	Services: Business	1,680	1,680	1,680
Cennox, Inc., 1.00% Unfunded, 11/22/2023	None	Services: Business	12,979	(44)	—
Cennox, Inc., 0.50% Unfunded, 5/4/2026	None	Services: Business	1,307	—	—
Charming Charlie LLC, 20.00%, 4/24/2023(q)(r)	None	Retail	662	560	17
CHC Solutions Inc., 12.00%, 7/20/2023(n)(t)	None	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	8,128	8,128	8,067
CION/EagleTree Partners, LLC, 14.00%, 12/21/2026(h)(s)(t)	None	Diversified Financials	62,274	62,274	62,274
CircusTrix Holdings, LLC, L+550, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 1/16/2024(m)(n)	1 Month LIBOR	Hotel, Gaming & Leisure	26,918	26,874	26,414
CircusTrix Holdings, LLC, L+550, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 1/16/2024(m)	1 Month LIBOR	Hotel, Gaming & Leisure	2,740	2,718	2,689
CircusTrix Holdings, LLC, L+550, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/16/2023(m)	1 Month LIBOR	Hotel, Gaming & Leisure	1,565	1,500	1,858
Community Tree Service, LLC, S+850, 1.00% SOFR Floor, 6/17/2027	3 Month SOFR	Construction & Building	12,500	12,500	12,500
Country Fresh Holdings, LLC, L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/29/2023(q)	3 Month LIBOR	Beverage, Food & Tobacco	877	765	114
Country Fresh Holdings, LLC, L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/29/2023(q)	3 Month LIBOR	Beverage, Food & Tobacco	355	316	46
Coyote Buyer, LLC, L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 2/6/2026(m)(n)	6 Month LIBOR	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	34,213	34,019	33,699
Coyote Buyer, LLC, L+800, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/6/2026(n)	3 Month LIBOR	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	6,156	6,064	6,156
Coyote Buyer, LLC, L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 2/6/2025(n)	3 Month LIBOR	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	750	750	739
Coyote Buyer, LLC, 0.50% Unfunded, 2/6/2025	None	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	1,750	—	(26)
Critical Nurse Staffing, LLC, L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/1/2026(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	12,993	12,993	12,993
Critical Nurse Staffing, LLC, L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/1/2026	3 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	1,004	1,004	1,004
Critical Nurse Staffing, LLC, 1.00% Unfunded, 11/1/2026	None	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	4,899	—	—
Critical Nurse Staffing, LLC, 0.50% Unfunded, 11/1/2026	None	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	1,000	—	—
David's Bridal, LLC, L+1000, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/23/2023(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Retail	5,760	5,338	5,587
David's Bridal, LLC, L+1000, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 5/23/2024(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Retail	5,222	5,222	5,105
David's Bridal, LLC, L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/30/2023(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Retail	820	768	734
Deluxe Entertainment Services, Inc., L+650, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 3/25/2024(m)(q)(r)(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Media: Diversified & Production	2,652	2,632	245
DMT Solutions Global Corp., L+750, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/2/2024(n)	(v)	Services: Business	9,403	9,299	8,909
Emerald Technologies (U.S.) Acquisitionco, Inc., S+625, 1.00% SOFR Floor, 12/29/2027(n)	1 Month SOFR	Services: Business	2,981	2,925	2,881
Entertainment Studios P&A LLC, 5.71%, 5/18/2037(j)(m)	None	Media: Diversified & Production	11,280	11,185	9,390
Entertainment Studios P&A LLC, 5.00%, 5/18/2037(j)	None	Media: Diversified & Production	—	—	1,848
Extreme Reach, Inc., L+700, 1.25% LIBOR Floor, 3/29/2024(m)(n)	1 Month LIBOR	Media: Diversified & Production	18,367	18,282	18,367
Extreme Reach, Inc., 0.50% Unfunded, 3/29/2024(m)(n)	None	Media: Diversified & Production	1,744	—	—

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands)

Portfolio Company(a)	Index Rate(b)	Industry	Principal/ Par Amount/ Units(e)	Cost(d)	Fair Value(c)
Foundation Consumer Healthcare, LLC, L+550, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 2/12/2027(m)(n)	3 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	29,291	29,071	29,291
Foundation Consumer Healthcare, LLC, 0.50% Unfunded, 2/12/2027	None	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	2,094	—	—
FuseFX, LLC, L+575, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/1/2024(m)(n)	1 Month LIBOR	Media: Diversified & Production	19,898	19,737	19,724
Fusion Connect Inc., L+750, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 1/18/2027(m)	3 Month LIBOR	High Tech Industries	19,900	19,354	19,303
Future Pak, LLC, L+800, 2.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/2/2024(m)	1 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	28,908	28,908	28,583
Gold Medal Holdings, Inc., S+700, 1.00% SOFR Floor, 3/17/2027(m)	3 Month SOFR	Services: Business	14,759	14,618	14,575
GSC Technologies Inc., L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/30/2025(r)	3 Month LIBOR	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	2,404	2,309	1,986
GSC Technologies Inc., L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/30/2025(r)(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	884	846	410
GSC Technologies Inc., L+1000, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/30/2025(r)(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	162	162	161
H.W. Lochner, Inc., L+575, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/2/2027(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Construction & Building	11,910	11,809	11,850
H.W. Lochner, Inc., L+575, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/2/2027	3 Month LIBOR	Construction & Building	325	315	323
H.W. Lochner, Inc., 0.50% Unfunded, 7/2/2027	None	Construction & Building	675	—	(3)
Harland Clarke Holdings Corp., L+775, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/16/2026(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Services: Business	9,343	9,333	7,288
Heritage Power, LLC, L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/30/2026(i)	6 Month LIBOR	Energy: Oil & Gas	8,622	6,719	5,173
Hilliard, Martinez & Gonzales, LLP, L+1200, 2.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/17/2022(m)(t)	1 Month LIBOR	Services: Consumer	20,251	20,207	20,251
Homer City Generation, L.P., 15.00%, 4/5/2023(m)(t)	None	Energy: Oil & Gas	10,943	11,267	8,481
Homer City Generation, L.P., 0.00% Unfunded, 1/29/2023(o)	None	Energy: Oil & Gas	4,000	—	(90)
Hoover Group, Inc., L+825, 1.25% LIBOR Floor, 10/1/2024(n)	3 Month LIBOR	Services: Business	5,104	5,092	5,047
HUMC Holdco, LLC, 9.00%, 12/31/2022(m)	None	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	8,843	8,843	8,799
HW Acquisition, LLC, L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/28/2026(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Capital Equipment	18,971	18,808	18,378
HW Acquisition, LLC, L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/28/2026	3 Month LIBOR	Capital Equipment	733	708	710
HW Acquisition, LLC, 0.50% Unfunded, 9/28/2026	None	Capital Equipment	2,200	—	(69)
Independent Pet Partners Intermediate Holdings, LLC, 6.00%, 11/20/2023(t)	None	Retail	10,608	10,565	9,839
Independent Pet Partners Intermediate Holdings, LLC, Prime+550, 12/22/2022(t)	Prime	Retail	2,127	2,127	2,127
Independent Pet Partners Intermediate Holdings, LLC, L+650, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/22/2022(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Retail	268	268	268
InfoGroup Inc., L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/3/2023(m)(n)	3 Month LIBOR	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	15,351	15,348	14,603
Inotiv, Inc., L+625, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/5/2026(m)	1 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	12,239	12,024	11,933
Inotiv, Inc., L+625, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/5/2026(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	2,090	2,052	2,037
Inotiv, Inc., 1.00% Unfunded, 5/5/2023	None	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	2,100	(39)	(53)
Instant Web, LLC, L+700, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 2/25/2027(m)(n)(r)(t)	1 Month LIBOR	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	37,844	37,833	27,295
Instant Web, LLC, Prime+375, 2/25/2027(r)	Prime	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	458	458	457
Instant Web, LLC, L+650, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 2/25/2027(r)	1 Month LIBOR	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	321	321	320
Instant Web, LLC, 0.50% Unfunded, 2/25/2027(r)	None	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	2,383	—	(6)
Instant Web, LLC, 0.50% Unfunded, 2/25/2027(r)	None	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	3,246	—	(8)
Invincible Boat Company LLC, L+650, 1.50% LIBOR Floor, 8/28/2025(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Consumer Goods: Durable	13,536	13,461	13,536

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands)

Portfolio Company(a)	Index Rate(b)	Industry	Principal/ Par Amount/ Units(e)	Cost(d)	Fair Value(c)
Invincible Boat Company LLC, L+650, 1.50% LIBOR Floor, 8/28/2025	1 Month LIBOR	Consumer Goods: Durable	239	239	239
Invincible Boat Company LLC, 0.50% Unfunded, 8/28/2025	None	Consumer Goods: Durable	559	—	—
INW Manufacturing, LLC, L+575, 0.75% LIBOR Floor, 5/7/2027(n)	3 Month LIBOR	Services: Business	19,250	18,766	18,191
Isagenix International, LLC, L+575, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/14/2025(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Beverage, Food & Tobacco	15,994	14,706	13,755
Jenny C Acquisition, Inc., L+900, 1.75% LIBOR Floor, 10/1/2024(m)(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Services: Consumer	11,664	11,620	9,687
JP Intermediate B, LLC, L+550, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/20/2025(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Beverage, Food & Tobacco	13,896	13,732	11,638
K&N Parent, Inc., L+475, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/20/2023	3 Month LIBOR	Consumer Goods: Durable	13,090	12,647	12,370
Klein Hersh, LLC, S+750, 0.50% SOFR Floor, 4/27/2027(m)	3 Month SOFR	Services: Business	19,922	19,922	19,922
KNB Holdings Corp., L+550, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/26/2024(m)	6 Month LIBOR	Consumer Goods: Durable	7,744	7,677	4,346
LaserAway Intermediate Holdings II, LLC, L+575, 0.75% LIBOR Floor, 10/12/2027(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Services: Consumer	9,950	9,772	9,807
LAV Gear Holdings, Inc., S+750, 1.00% SOFR Floor, 10/31/2024(m)(n)(t)	3 Month SOFR	Services: Business	27,914	27,640	27,077
LAV Gear Holdings, Inc., S+750, 1.00% SOFR Floor, 10/31/2024(m)(n)(t)	3 Month SOFR	Services: Business	4,579	4,550	4,442
LGC US Finco, LLC, L+650, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/20/2025(m)	1 Month LIBOR	Capital Equipment	11,699	11,409	11,348
LH Intermediate Corp., L+750, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/2/2026(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Consumer Goods: Durable	14,063	13,880	14,063
Lift Brands, Inc., L+750, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/29/2025(m)(n)	1 Month LIBOR	Services: Consumer	23,405	23,405	23,288
Lift Brands, Inc., 9.50%, 6/29/2025(m)(n)	None	Services: Consumer	5,556	5,481	5,126
Lift Brands, Inc., 6/29/2025(m)(n)(p)	None	Services: Consumer	5,296	4,880	4,594
Longview Power, LLC, L+1000, 1.50% LIBOR Floor, 7/30/2025(r)	3 Month LIBOR	Energy: Oil & Gas	4,168	2,693	4,533
MacNeill Pride Group Corp., S+625, 1.00% SOFR Floor, 4/28/2026(m)	3 Month SOFR	Services: Consumer	17,895	17,780	17,626
MacNeill Pride Group Corp., S+625, 1.00% SOFR Floor, 4/28/2026(m)	3 Month SOFR	Services: Consumer	7,949	7,887	7,830
MacNeill Pride Group Corp., 1.00% Unfunded, 4/30/2024	None	Services: Consumer	2,017	(18)	(30)
Manus Bio Inc., 11.00%, 8/20/2026	None	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	15,000	14,902	15,000
Marble Point Credit Management LLC, L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/11/2028	3 Month LIBOR	Diversified Financials	6,253	6,141	6,245
Marble Point Credit Management LLC, L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/11/2028	3 Month LIBOR	Diversified Financials	1,474	1,454	1,473
Marble Point Credit Management LLC, 0.50% Unfunded, 8/11/2028	None	Diversified Financials	—	—	—
Mimeo.com, Inc., L+640, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/21/2024	3 Month LIBOR	Services: Business	22,673	22,673	22,503
Mimeo.com, Inc., L+640, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/21/2024	3 Month LIBOR	Services: Business	1,256	1,256	1,246
Mimeo.com, Inc., 1.00% Unfunded, 12/21/2024	None	Services: Business	4,000	—	(30)
Molded Devices, Inc., L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/1/2026(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Services: Business	15,496	15,361	15,496
Molded Devices, Inc., L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/1/2026	3 Month LIBOR	Services: Business	1,098	1,082	1,098
Molded Devices, Inc., 1.00% Unfunded, 11/1/2026	None	Services: Business	673	—	—
Molded Devices, Inc., 0.50% Unfunded, 11/1/2026	None	Services: Business	2,656	(11)	—
Moss Holding Company, S+700, 1.00% SOFR Floor, 4/17/2024(m)(n)(t)	3 Month SOFR	Services: Business	19,660	19,553	18,628
Moss Holding Company, 7.00% Unfunded, 4/17/2023	None	Services: Business	106	—	—
Moss Holding Company, 0.50% Unfunded, 4/17/2023	None	Services: Business	2,126	—	(117)
NASCO Healthcare Inc., L+550, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/30/2023(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Services: Business	9,536	9,536	9,536

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands)

Portfolio Company(a)	Index Rate(b)	Industry	Principal/ Par Amount/ Units(e)	Cost(d)	Fair Value(c)
Neptune Flood Inc., L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/21/2026(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	9,117	9,058	9,117
NewsCycle Solutions, Inc., L+700, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/29/2022(m)(n)	3 Month LIBOR	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	12,508	12,483	12,508
Novum Orthopedic Partners Management, LLC, L+525, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/29/2027(m)	6 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	10,083	9,936	10,083
Novum Orthopedic Partners Management, LLC, 1.00% Unfunded, 12/29/2023	None	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	4,891	(47)	—
NWN Parent Holdings LLC, L+650, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 5/7/2026(m)	3 Month LIBOR	High Tech Industries	13,033	12,929	13,000
NWN Parent Holdings LLC, 0.50% Unfunded, 5/7/2026	None	High Tech Industries	1,800	(18)	(5)
Optio Rx, LLC, L+700, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/28/2024(m)(n)	1 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	22,719	22,649	22,548
Optio Rx, LLC, L+1000, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/28/2024(n)	1 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	2,515	2,501	2,631
Optio Rx, LLC, 0.00% Unfunded, 12/21/2022(m)(n)(o)	None	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	1,530	—	(11)
Pentec Acquisition Corp., L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/8/2026(m)	1 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	24,875	24,660	24,564
PH Beauty Holdings III. Inc., L+500, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/28/2025(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Consumer Goods: Non-Durable	9,625	9,183	8,759
Playboy Enterprises, Inc., L+575, 0.50% LIBOR Floor, 5/25/2027(h)(n)	3 Month LIBOR	Consumer Goods: Non-Durable	28,463	27,917	25,901
Polymer Additives, Inc., L+600, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/31/2025(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	19,300	19,107	18,624
Project Castle, Inc., S+550, 0.50% SOFR Floor, 6/1/2029(i)(m)	1 Month SOFR	Services: Business	10,000	8,950	8,950
RA Outdoors, LLC, S+675, 1.00% SOFR Floor, 4/8/2026(m)	3 Month SOFR	Media: Diversified & Production	10,979	10,979	10,938
RA Outdoors, LLC, 0.50% Unfunded, 4/8/2026	None	Media: Diversified & Production	1,049	(170)	(4)
Retail Services WIS Corp., L+775, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 5/20/2025(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Services: Business	9,799	9,601	9,652
Robert C. Hilliard, L.L.P., L+1200, 2.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/17/2022(m)(t)	1 Month LIBOR	Services: Consumer	1,686	1,686	1,686
Rogers Mechanical Contractors, LLC, L+650, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/9/2025(m)	1 Month LIBOR	Services: Business	16,808	16,808	16,808
Rogers Mechanical Contractors, LLC, 1.00% Unfunded, 9/9/2025	None	Services: Business	1,923	—	—
Rogers Mechanical Contractors, LLC, 0.75% Unfunded, 9/9/2022	None	Services: Business	2,885	—	—
RumbleOn, Inc., L+825, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/31/2026	3 Month LIBOR	Automotive	4,204	4,171	3,983
RumbleOn, Inc., L+825, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/31/2026(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Automotive	13,895	12,983	13,166
RumbleOn, Inc., 0.00% Unfunded, 2/28/2023(o)	None	Automotive	1,775	(18)	(93)
Securus Technologies Holdings, Inc., L+450, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/1/2024(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Telecommunications	3,888	3,291	3,888
Sequoia Healthcare Management, LLC, 12.75%, 8/21/2023(m)(n)(q)	None	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	8,525	8,457	6,394
Service Compression, LLC, S+1000, 1.00% SOFR Floor, 5/6/2027(m)(t)	3 Month SOFR	Energy: Oil & Gas	22,674	22,297	22,277
Service Compression, LLC, 0.50% Unfunded, 5/6/2025	None	Energy: Oil & Gas	7,326	(120)	(128)
SIMR, LLC, L+1700, 2.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/7/2023(q)(r)(t)	1 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	22,066	21,277	18,094
Sleep Opco, LLC, L+650, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/12/2026(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Retail	13,184	12,954	13,068
Sleep Opco, LLC, 0.50% Unfunded, 10/12/2026	None	Retail	1,750	(30)	(15)
Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc., L+950, 10/1/2022(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	12,465	12,456	9,972
Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc., L+950, 10/1/2022(m)(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	1,106	1,106	841
Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc., L+950, 10/1/2022(m)(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	723	674	546

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands)

Portfolio Company(a)	Index Rate(b)	Industry	Principal/ Par Amount/ Units(e)	Cost(d)	Fair Value(c)
Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc., L+950, 10/1/2022(m)(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	681	679	518
Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc., L+950, 10/1/2022(m)(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	573	534	467
Tenere Inc., L+850, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 5/5/2025(m)(n)	3 Month LIBOR	Capital Equipment	18,080	18,071	18,080
Thrill Holdings LLC, S+650, 1.00% SOFR Floor, 5/27/2027(m)	6 Month SOFR	Media: Diversified & Production	20,652	20,652	20,652
Thrill Holdings LLC, 1.00% Unfunded, 5/27/2024	None	Media: Diversified & Production	3,261	—	—
Thrill Holdings LLC, 0.50% Unfunded, 5/27/2027	None	Media: Diversified & Production	1,739	—	—
Tony's Finer Foods Enterprises, LLC, S+600, 1.00% SOFR Floor, 4/20/2028(n)	3 Month SOFR	Services: Consumer	17,674	17,503	17,674
Tony's Finer Foods Enterprises, LLC, 0.50% Unfunded, 4/20/2027	None	Services: Consumer	2,326	—	—
Trademark Global, LLC, L+625, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/30/2024	1 Month LIBOR	Services: Business	15,269	15,215	14,449
Trademark Global, LLC, 1.00% Unfunded, 7/30/2023	None	Services: Business	4,615	(17)	(248)
Trammell, P.C., S+1550, 2.00% SOFR Floor, 4/28/2026(t)	1 Month SOFR	Services: Consumer	13,211	13,211	13,211
USALCO, LLC, L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/19/2027(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	24,875	24,653	24,782
Vesta Holdings, LLC, L+1000, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 2/25/2024(m)	1 Month LIBOR	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	23,782	23,782	23,782
Volta Charging, LLC, 12.00%, 6/19/2024(m)	None	Media: Diversified & Production	12,000	11,989	13,035
Volta Charging, LLC, 12.00%, 6/19/2024(m)	None	Media: Diversified & Production	6,000	6,000	6,518
Williams Industrial Services Group, Inc., L+900, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/16/2025(n)	1 Month LIBOR	Services: Business	9,625	9,625	9,588
Wind River Systems, Inc., L+675, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/24/2024(n)	3 Month LIBOR	High Tech Industries	23,026	22,889	23,026
Wok Holdings Inc., L+625, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 3/1/2026(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Beverage, Food & Tobacco	20,235	19,831	18,414
WorkGenius, Inc., S+700, 0.50% SOFR Floor, 6/7/2027(m)	3 Month SOFR	Services: Business	13,000	13,000	13,000
Xenon Arc, Inc., L+525, 0.75% LIBOR Floor, 12/17/2027(m)	3 Month LIBOR	High Tech Industries	9,950	9,840	9,776
Total Senior Secured First Lien Debt				1,732,780	1,660,828
Senior Secured Second Lien Debt - 3.0%
Deluxe Entertainment Services, Inc., L+850, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/25/2024(m)(q)(r)(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Media: Diversified & Production	10,666	10,017	—
Global Tel*Link Corp., S+1000, 0.00% SOFR Floor, 11/29/2026(n)	1 Month SOFR	Telecommunications	11,500	11,369	11,471
Premiere Global Services, Inc., L+950, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/6/2024(q)(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Telecommunications	3,968	3,364	—
RA Outdoors, LLC, S+900, 1.00% SOFR Floor, 10/8/2026(m)	3 Month SOFR	Media: Diversified & Production	1,836	1,836	1,832
Securus Technologies Holdings, Inc., L+825, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/1/2025	3 Month LIBOR	Telecommunications	2,942	2,926	2,935
TMK Hawk Parent, Corp., L+800, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/28/2025	1 Month LIBOR	Services: Business	13,393	13,225	10,848
Total Senior Secured Second Lien Debt				42,737	27,086
Collateralized Securities and Structured Products - Equity - 0.2%
APIDOS CLO XVI Subordinated Notes, 0.00% Estimated Yield, 1/19/2025(h)	(g)	Diversified Financials	9,000	1,279	89
Galaxy XV CLO Ltd. Class A Subordinated Notes, 19.30% Estimated Yield, 4/15/2025(h)	(g)	Diversified Financials	4,000	1,562	1,513
Total Collateralized Securities and Structured Products - Equity				2,841	1,602

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

10

CĪON Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands)

Portfolio Company(a)	Index Rate(b)	Industry	Principal/ Par Amount/ Units(e)	Cost(d)	Fair Value(c)
Unsecured Debt - 3.1%
Lucky Bucks Holdings LLC, 12.50%, 5/29/2028(t)	None	Hotel, Gaming & Leisure	21,492	21,492	21,465
WPLM Acquisition Corp., 15.00%, 11/24/2025(t)	None	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	6,628	6,565	6,529
Total Unsecured Debt				28,057	27,994
Equity - 8.1%
ARC Financial Partners, LLC, Membership Interests (25% ownership)(o)(r)		Metals & Mining	NA	—	—
Ascent Resources - Marcellus, LLC, Membership Units(o)		Energy: Oil & Gas	511,255 Units	1,642	1,169
Ascent Resources - Marcellus, LLC, Warrants(o)		Energy: Oil & Gas	132,367 Units	13	3
CION/EagleTree Partners, LLC, Participating Preferred Shares(h)(o)(s)		Diversified Financials	22,072,841 Units	22,073	27,871
CION/EagleTree Partners, LLC, Membership Units (85% ownership)(h)(o)(s)		Diversified Financials	NA	—	—
DBI Investors, Inc., Series A1 Preferred Stock(o)		Retail	20,000 Units	802	2,326
DBI Investors, Inc., Series A2 Preferred Stock(o)		Retail	1,733 Units	—	192
DBI Investors, Inc., Series A Preferred Stock(o)		Retail	1,396 Units	140	168
DBI Investors, Inc., Series B Preferred Stock(o)		Retail	4,183 Units	410	138
DBI Investors, Inc., Common Stock(o)		Retail	39,423 Units	—	30
DBI Investors, Inc., Reallocation Rights(o)		Retail	7,500 Units	—	2
GSC Technologies Inc., Common Shares(o)(r)		Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	807,268 Units	—	—
Independent Pet Partners Intermediate Holdings, LLC, Class A Preferred Units(o)		Retail	1,000,000 Units	1,000	90
Independent Pet Partners Intermediate Holdings, LLC, Class B-2 Preferred Units(o)		Retail	2,632,771 Units	2,133	3,739
Independent Pet Partners Intermediate Holdings, LLC, Class C Preferred Units(o)		Retail	2,632,771 Units	2,633	2,264
Independent Pet Partners Intermediate Holdings, LLC, Warrants(o)		Retail	155,880 Units	—	—
Instant Web Holdings, LLC, Class A Common Units(o)(r)		Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	10,819 Units	—	—
Language Education Holdings GP LLC, Common Units(o)		Services: Business	366,667 Units	—	—
Language Education Holdings LP, Ordinary Common Units(o)		Services: Business	366,667 Units	825	887
Longview Intermediate Holdings C, LLC, Membership Units(o)(r)		Energy: Oil & Gas	653,989 Units	2,704	18,979
Mooregate ITC Acquisition, LLC, Class A Units(o)		High Tech Industries	500 Units	562	252
Mount Logan Capital Inc., Common Stock(f)(h)(r)		Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	1,075,557 Units	3,534	2,841
NS NWN Acquisition, LLC, Class A Preferred Units(o)		High Tech Industries	111 Units	110	2,018
NS NWN Acquisition, LLC, Non-Voting Units(o)		High Tech Industries	346 Units	393	—
NS NWN Holdco LLC, Voting Units(o)		High Tech Industries	522 Units	504	445
NSG Co-Invest (Bermuda) LP, Partnership Interests(h)(o)		Consumer Goods: Durable	1,575 Units	1,000	644
Palmetto Clean Technology, Inc., Warrants(o)		High Tech Industries	724,112 Units	472	3,186
RumbleOn, Inc., Warrants(o)		Automotive	60,606 Units	927	91
Service Compression, LLC, Warrants(o)		Energy: Oil & Gas	N/A	509	540

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands)

Portfolio Company(a)	Industry	Principal/ Par Amount/ Units(e)	Cost(d)		Fair Value(c)
SIMR Parent, LLC, Class B Common Units(o)(r)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	12,283,163 Units	8,002		—
SIMR Parent, LLC, Class W Units(o)(r)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	1,778,219 Units	—		—
Snap Fitness Holdings, Inc., Class A Common Stock(o)(r)	Services: Consumer	9,858 Units	3,078		3,716
Snap Fitness Holdings, Inc., Warrants(o)(r)	Services: Consumer	3,996 Units	1,247		1,506
WorkGenius, LLC, Class A Units(o)	Services: Business	500 Units	500		500
Total Equity			55,213		73,597
Short Term Investments - 1.6%(k)
First American Treasury Obligations Fund, Class Z Shares, 1.76%(l)			14,345		14,345
Total Short Term Investments			14,345		14,345
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 199.4%			$	1,875,973	1,805,452
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (99.4)%					(900,214)
NET ASSETS - 100%					$	905,238

a.All of the Company’s investments are issued by eligible U.S. portfolio companies, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or the 1940 Act, except for investments specifically identified as non-qualifying per note h. below. Unless specifically identified in note t. below, investments do not contain a paid-in-kind, or PIK, interest provision.

b.The 1, 3 and 6 month London Interbank Offered Rate, or LIBOR, rates were 1.79%, 2.29% and 2.93%, respectively, as of June 30, 2022.  The actual LIBOR rate for each loan listed may not be the applicable LIBOR rate as of June 30, 2022, as the loan may have been priced or repriced based on a LIBOR rate prior to or subsequent to June 30, 2022. The 1, 3 and 6 month Secured Overnight Financing Rate, or SOFR, rates were 1.69%, 2.12% and 2.63%, respectively, as of June 30, 2022.  The actual SOFR rate for each loan listed may not be the applicable SOFR rate as of June 30, 2022, as the loan may have been priced or repriced based on a SOFR rate prior to or subsequent to June 30, 2022.

c.Fair value determined in good faith by the Company’s board of directors (see Note 9), including via delegation to CIM, as the Company’s valuation designee (see Note 2), using significant unobservable inputs unless otherwise noted.

d.Represents amortized cost for debt securities and cost for equity investments.

e.Denominated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.

f.Fair value determined using level 1 inputs.

g.The CLO subordinated notes are considered equity positions in the CLO vehicles and are not rated. Equity investments are entitled to recurring distributions, which are generally equal to the remaining cash flow of the payments made by the underlying vehicle's securities less contractual payments to debt holders and expenses. The estimated yield indicated is based upon a current projection of the amount and timing of these recurring distributions and the estimated amount of repayment of principal upon termination. Such projections are periodically reviewed and adjusted, and the estimated yield may not ultimately be realized.

h.The investment or a portion thereof is not a qualifying asset under the 1940 Act. A business development company may not acquire any asset other than qualifying assets, unless, at the time the acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the company’s total assets as defined under Section 55 of the 1940 Act. As of June 30, 2022, 93.3% of the Company’s total assets represented qualifying assets.

i.Position or a portion thereof unsettled as of June 30, 2022.

j.In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this loan, which is the amount reflected in this schedule, the Company may be entitled to receive additional residual amounts.

k.Short term investments represent an investment in a fund that invests in highly liquid investments with average original maturity dates of three months or less.

l.7-day effective yield as of June 30, 2022.

m.Investment or a portion thereof held within the Company’s wholly-owned consolidated subsidiary, 34th Street Funding, LLC, or 34th Street, and was pledged as collateral supporting the amounts outstanding under the credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, or JPM, as of June 30, 2022 (see Note 8).

n.Investment or a portion thereof held within the Company’s wholly-owned consolidated subsidiary, Murray Hill Funding II, LLC, or Murray Hill Funding II, and was pledged as collateral supporting the amounts outstanding under the repurchase agreement with UBS AG, or UBS, as of June 30, 2022 (see Note 8).

o.Non-income producing security.

p.The ultimate interest earned on this loan will be determined based on the portfolio company’s EBITDA at a specified trigger event.

q.Investment or a portion thereof was on non-accrual status as of June 30, 2022.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands)

r.Investment determined to be an affiliated investment as defined in the 1940 Act as the Company owns between 5% and 25% of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities but does not control the portfolio company. Fair value as of December 31, 2021 and June 30, 2022, along with transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2022 in these affiliated investments, were as follows:

			Six Months Ended June 30, 2022								Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
Non-Controlled, Affiliated Investments	Fair Value at December 31, 2021		Gross Additions (Cost)(1)		Gross Reductions (Cost)(2)		Net Unrealized Gain (Loss)		Fair Value at June 30, 2022		Net Realized Gain (Loss)		Interest Income(3)		Dividend Income
ARC Financial, LLC
Membership Interests	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	25
Berlitz Holdings, Inc.
First Lien Term Loan	—		13,956		(13,956)		—		—		—		392		—
Charming Charlie, LLC
Vendor Payment Financing Facility	350		—		(97)		(236)		17		(97)		—		—
DESG Holdings, Inc.
First Lien Term Loan	1,787		—		(298)		(1,244)		245		—		5		—
Second Lien Term Loan	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
GSC Technologies Inc.
Incremental Term Loan	170		4		(12)		(1)		161		—		13		—
First Lien Term Loan A	2,001		13		—		(28)		1,986		—		85		—
First Lien Term Loan B	485		31		—		(106)		410		—		31		—
Common Shares	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Instant Web Holdings, LLC
Class A Common Units	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Instant Web, LLC
Revolving Loan	—		537		(216)		(7)		314		—		10		—
Priming Term Loan	—		458		—		(1)		457		—		13		—
First Lien Term Loan	—		35,296		—		(8,001)		27,295		—		1,329		—
First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan	—		—		—		(8)		(8)		—		6		—
Language Education Holdings GP LLC
Common Units	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Language Education Holdings LP
Ordinary Common Units	—		1,125		(1,125)		—		—		—		—		—
Lift Brands, Inc.
Term Loan A	23,406		—		(118)		—		23,288		—		1,005		—
Term Loan B	5,156		226		—		(256)		5,126		—		270		—
Term Loan C	4,700		66		—		(172)		4,594		—		66		—
Longview Intermediate Holdings C, LLC
Membership Units	15,127		—		—		3,852		18,979		—		—		—
Longview Power, LLC
First Lien Term Loan	4,504		90		(22)		(39)		4,533		—		337		—
Mount Logan Capital Inc.
Common Stock	3,404		—		—		(563)		2,841		—		—		28
SIMR, LLC
First Lien Term Loan	16,000		1,463		—		631		18,094		—		1,325		—
SIMR Parent, LLC
Class B Membership Units	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Class W Membership Units	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Snap Fitness Holdings, Inc.
Class A Stock	3,131		—		—		585		3,716		—		—		—
Warrants	1,269		—		—		237		1,506		—		—		—
Totals	$	81,490	$	53,265	$	(15,844)	$	(5,357)	$	113,554	$	(97)	$	4,887	$	53

(1)Gross additions include increases in the cost basis of investments resulting from new portfolio investments, PIK interest, the amortization of unearned income, the exchange of one or more existing securities for one or more new securities and the movement of an existing portfolio company into this category from a different category.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands)

(2)Gross reductions include decreases in the cost basis of investments resulting from principal collections related to investment repayments or sales, the exchange of one or more existing securities for one or more new securities and the movement of an existing portfolio company out of this category into a different category.

(3)Includes PIK interest income.

s.Investment determined to be a controlled investment as defined in the 1940 Act as the Company is deemed to exercise a controlling influence over the management or policies of the portfolio company due to beneficially owning, either directly or through one or more controlled companies, more than 25% of the outstanding voting securities of such portfolio company. Fair value as of December 31, 2021 and June 30, 2022, along with transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2022 in these controlled investments, were as follows:

			Six Months Ended June 30, 2022								Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
Controlled Investments	Fair Value at December 31, 2021		Gross Additions (Cost)(1)		Gross Reductions (Cost)(2)		Net  Unrealized Gain (Loss)		Fair Value at June 30, 2022		Net Realized Gain (Loss)		Interest Income(3)		Dividend Income
CION/EagleTree Partners, LLC
Senior Secured Note	$	61,629	$	645	$	—	$	—	$	62,274	$	—	$	4,278	$	—
Participating Preferred Shares	29,796		—		—		(1,925)		27,871		—		—		—
Common Shares	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Totals	$	91,425	$	645	$	—	$	(1,925)	$	90,145	$	—	$	4,278	$	—

(1)Gross additions include increases in the cost basis of investments resulting from new portfolio investments, PIK interest, the amortization of unearned income, the exchange of one or more existing securities for one or more new securities and the movement of an existing portfolio company into this category from a different category.

(2)Gross reductions include decreases in the cost basis of investments resulting from principal collections related to investment repayments or sales, the exchange of one or more existing securities for one or more new securities and the movement of an existing portfolio company out of this category into a different category.

(3)Includes PIK interest income.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands)

t.As of June 30, 2022, the following investments contain a PIK interest provision whereby the issuer has either the option or the obligation to make interest payments with the issuance of additional securities:

		Interest Rate
Portfolio Company	Investment Type	Cash	PIK	All-in-Rate
Adapt Laser Acquisition, Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	12.25%	2.00%	14.25%
American Consolidated Natural Resources, Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	14.64%	3.00%	17.64%
Ancile Solutions, Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	8.74%	3.00%	11.74%
Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	9.00%	2.25%	11.25%
Cadence Aerospace, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	7.74%	2.00%	9.74%
CHC Solutions Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	8.00%	4.00%	12.00%
CION/EagleTree Partners, LLC	Senior Secured Note	—	14.00%	14.00%
David's Bridal, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	6.10%	5.00%	11.10%
David's Bridal, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	1.00%	6.67%	7.67%
Deluxe Entertainment Services, Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	7.25%	1.50%	8.75%
Deluxe Entertainment Services, Inc.	Senior Secured Second Lien Debt	8.25%	2.50%	10.75%
GSC Technologies Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	6.00%	6.00%
GSC Technologies Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	6.00%	5.00%	11.00%
Hilliard, Martinez & Gonzales, LLP	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	14.00%	14.00%
Homer City Generation, L.P.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	15.00%	15.00%
Independent Pet Partners Intermediate Holdings, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	6.00%	6.00%
Independent Pet Partners Intermediate Holdings, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	10.25%	10.25%
Independent Pet Partners Intermediate Holdings, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	7.28%	7.28%
Instant Web, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	8.24%	8.24%
Jenny C Acquisition, Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	11.25%	11.25%
LAV Gear Holdings, Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	7.70%	2.00%	9.70%
Lucky Bucks Holdings LLC	Unsecured Note	—	12.50%	12.50%
Moss Holding Company	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	8.82%	0.50%	9.32%
Premiere Global Services, Inc.	Senior Secured Second Lien Debt	0.50%	10.00%	10.50%
Robert C. Hilliard, L.L.P.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	14.00%	14.00%
Service Compression, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	10.30%	2.00%	12.30%
SIMR, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	19.00%	19.00%
Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	10.47%	10.47%
Trammell, P.C.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	17.50%	17.50%
WPLM Acquisition Corp.	Unsecured Note	—	15.00%	15.00%

u.As of June 30, 2022, the index rate for $2,236 and $443 was 1 Month LIBOR and 3 Month LIBOR, respectively.

v.As of June 30, 2022, the index rate for $4,804 and $4,599 was 1 Month LIBOR and 3 Month LIBOR, respectively.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2021

(in thousands)

Portfolio Company(a)	Index Rate(b)	Industry	Principal/ Par Amount/ Units(e)		Cost(d)		Fair Value(c)
Senior Secured First Lien Debt - 164.1%
ABB/CON-CISE Optical Group LLC, L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/15/2023(i)(n)	6 Month LIBOR	Consumer Goods: Non-Durable	$	8,473	$	8,263	$	8,219
Adapt Laser Acquisition, Inc., L+1200, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/31/2023(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Capital Equipment	11,181		11,181		9,392
Adapt Laser Acquisition, Inc., L+1000, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/31/2023	3 Month LIBOR	Capital Equipment	2,000		2,000		1,680
Aegis Toxicology Sciences Corp., L+550, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 5/9/2025(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	7,186		7,105		7,186
Alchemy US Holdco 1, LLC, L+550, 10/10/2025(m)	1 Month LIBOR	Construction & Building	2,287		2,270		2,289
Allen Media, LLC, L+550, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 2/10/2027(n)	3 Month LIBOR	Media: Diversified & Production	8,955		8,868		8,955
ALM Media, LLC, L+700, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/25/2024(m)(n)	3 Month LIBOR	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	18,000		17,774		17,460
American Clinical Solutions LLC, 7.00%, 12/31/2022(m)	None	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	3,500		3,462		3,447
American Consolidated Natural Resources, Inc., L+1600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/16/2025(m)(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Metals & Mining	379		284		389
American Health Staffing Group, Inc., L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/19/2026(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Services: Business	16,667		16,502		16,500
American Health Staffing Group, Inc., Prime+500, 11/19/2026	Prime	Services: Business	1,000		1,000		990
American Health Staffing Group, Inc., 0.50% Unfunded, 11/19/2026	None	Services: Business	2,333		(33)		(23)
American Media, LLC, L+675, 1.50% LIBOR Floor, 12/31/2023(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	9,847		9,735		9,847
American Media, LLC, 0.50% Unfunded, 12/31/2023(m)	None	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	1,702		(17)		—
American Teleconferencing Services, Ltd., Prime+550, 6/8/2023(m)(q)	Prime	Telecommunications	16,154		15,621		3,211
American Teleconferencing Services, Ltd., Prime+550, 3/31/2022(m)	Prime	Telecommunications	3,116		3,033		3,116
American Teleconferencing Services, Ltd., 0.00% Unfunded, 3/31/2022(m)(o)	None	Telecommunications	235		—		—
Analogic Corp., L+525, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/21/2024(m)(n)	1 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	4,900		4,853		4,820
Ancile Solutions, Inc., L+1000, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/22/2026(t)	1 Month LIBOR	High Tech Industries	12,537		12,194		12,161
Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc., L+900, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/15/2026(m)(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Media: Diversified & Production	37,966		37,758		36,543
Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc., L+950, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/15/2026	3 Month LIBOR	Media: Diversified & Production	1,000		1,000		962
Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc., 0.50% Unfunded, 11/15/2026	None	Media: Diversified & Production	1,167		—		(44)
Appalachian Resource Company, LLC, L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/10/2023	1 Month LIBOR	Metals & Mining	11,137		9,959		10,538
Appalachian Resource Company, LLC, 0.00% Unfunded, 9/10/2023(o)	None	Metals & Mining	500		—		—
Associated Asphalt Partners, LLC, L+525, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/5/2024(m)(n)	1 Month LIBOR	Construction & Building	14,393		14,095		12,666
Avison Young (USA) Inc., L+500, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 1/31/2026(h)(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	2,692		2,658		2,679
Bradshaw International Parent Corp., L+575, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/21/2027(m)	1 Month LIBOR	Consumer Goods: Durable	13,156		12,831		12,827
Bradshaw International Parent Corp., L+575, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/21/2026	1 Month LIBOR	Consumer Goods: Durable	400		387		390
Bradshaw International Parent Corp., 0.50% Unfunded, 10/21/2026	None	Consumer Goods: Durable	1,445		(32)		(36)
Cadence Aerospace, LLC, L+850, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/14/2023(m)(n)(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Aerospace & Defense	38,960		38,623		38,279
Cardenas Markets LLC, L+625, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/3/2027	6 Month LIBOR	Retail	10,945		10,840		10,972
CB URS Holdings Corp., L+575, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/1/2024(m)	6 Month LIBOR	Transportation: Cargo	15,354		15,310		14,106
Celerity Acquisition Holdings, LLC, L+850, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 5/28/2026	1 Month LIBOR	Services: Business	14,925		14,925		14,944
Charming Charlie LLC, 20.00%, 4/24/2023(q)(r)	None	Retail	662		657		350
CHC Solutions Inc., 12.00%, 7/20/2023(n)(t)	None	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	7,966		7,966		7,916

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2021

(in thousands)

Portfolio Company(a)	Index Rate(b)	Industry	Principal/ Par Amount/ Units(e)	Cost(d)	Fair Value(c)
CION/EagleTree Partners, LLC, 14.00%, 12/21/2026(h)(s)(t)	None	Diversified Financials	61,629	61,629	61,629
CircusTrix Holdings, LLC, L+800, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 1/16/2024(m)(n)(t)	1 Month LIBOR	Hotel, Gaming & Leisure	26,754	26,734	25,718
CircusTrix Holdings, LLC, L+800, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 1/16/2024(m)(t)	1 Month LIBOR	Hotel, Gaming & Leisure	2,723	2,723	2,618
CircusTrix Holdings, LLC, L+800, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/16/2023(m)(t)	1 Month LIBOR	Hotel, Gaming & Leisure	1,953	1,836	2,300
Country Fresh Holdings, LLC, L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/29/2023(q)	3 Month LIBOR	Beverage, Food & Tobacco	1,020	984	168
Country Fresh Holdings, LLC, L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/29/2023(m)(q)	3 Month LIBOR	Beverage, Food & Tobacco	414	414	68
Coyote Buyer, LLC, L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 2/6/2026(m)(n)	3 Month LIBOR	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	34,388	34,157	34,302
Coyote Buyer, LLC, L+800, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/6/2026(n)	3 Month LIBOR	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	6,188	6,084	6,188
Coyote Buyer, LLC, 0.50% Unfunded, 2/6/2025	None	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	2,500	—	(6)
Critical Nurse Staffing, LLC, L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/1/2026(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	13,059	13,059	13,059
Critical Nurse Staffing, LLC, L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/1/2026	3 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	1,009	1,009	1,009
Critical Nurse Staffing, LLC, 1.00% Unfunded, 11/1/2026	None	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	4,899	—	—
Critical Nurse Staffing, LLC, 0.50% Unfunded, 11/1/2026	None	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	1,000	—	—
David's Bridal, LLC, L+1000, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/23/2023(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Retail	5,617	5,008	5,617
David's Bridal, LLC, L+1000, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 5/23/2024(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Retail	5,093	5,093	5,093
David's Bridal, LLC, L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/30/2023(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Retail	791	719	791
Deluxe Entertainment Services, Inc., L+650, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 3/25/2024(m)(q)(r)(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Media: Diversified & Production	2,930	2,930	1,787
DMT Solutions Global Corp., L+750, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/2/2024(m)	(u)	Services: Business	9,696	9,563	9,503
Entertainment Studios P&A LLC, 5.71%, 5/18/2037(j)(m)	None	Media: Diversified & Production	11,649	11,554	10,047
Entertainment Studios P&A LLC, 5.00%, 5/18/2037(j)	None	Media: Diversified & Production	—	—	2,182
EnTrans International, LLC, L+600, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/1/2024(m)	1 Month LIBOR	Capital Equipment	24,750	24,617	23,430
Extreme Reach, Inc., L+700, 1.25% LIBOR Floor, 3/29/2024(m)(n)	1 Month LIBOR	Media: Diversified & Production	18,774	18,662	18,844
Extreme Reach, Inc., 0.50% Unfunded, 3/29/2024(m)(n)	None	Media: Diversified & Production	1,744	—	7
Foundation Consumer Healthcare, LLC, L+638, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 2/12/2027(m)(n)	3 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	30,799	30,535	31,145
Foundation Consumer Healthcare, LLC, 0.50% Unfunded, 11/2/2023	None	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	2,094	—	24
FuseFX, LLC, L+575, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/1/2024(m)(n)	1 Month LIBOR	Media: Diversified & Production	20,000	19,800	19,800
Future Pak, LLC, L+800, 2.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/2/2024(m)	1 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	33,764	33,565	33,426
Genesis Healthcare, Inc., 0.50% Unfunded, 3/6/2023(h)	None	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	35,000	—	—
GSC Technologies Inc., L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/30/2025(r)	3 Month LIBOR	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	2,404	2,294	2,001
GSC Technologies Inc., L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/30/2025(r)(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	858	814	485
GSC Technologies Inc., L+1000, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/30/2025(r)(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	170	170	170
H.W. Lochner, Inc., L+625, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/2/2027	3 Month LIBOR	Construction & Building	11,970	11,856	11,910
H.W. Lochner, Inc., L+625, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/2/2027	3 Month LIBOR	Construction & Building	725	715	721
H.W. Lochner, Inc., 0.50% Unfunded, 7/2/2027	None	Construction & Building	275	—	(1)
Harland Clarke Holdings Corp., L+775, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/16/2026(m)	1 Month LIBOR	Services: Business	9,657	9,641	8,848

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2021

(in thousands)

Portfolio Company(a)	Index Rate(b)	Industry	Principal/ Par Amount/ Units(e)	Cost(d)	Fair Value(c)
Heritage Power, LLC, L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/30/2026	6 Month LIBOR	Energy: Oil & Gas	4,854	4,692	3,956
Hilliard, Martinez & Gonzales, LLP, L+1800, 2.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/17/2022(m)(t)	1 Month LIBOR	Services: Consumer	22,885	22,752	21,947
Homer City Generation, L.P., 15.00%, 4/5/2023(m)(t)	None	Energy: Oil & Gas	10,173	10,521	7,935
Hoover Group, Inc., L+850, 1.25% LIBOR Floor, 10/1/2024(n)	3 Month LIBOR	Services: Business	5,156	5,139	5,079
HUMC Holdco, LLC, 9.00%, 1/14/2022(m)	None	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	9,346	9,346	9,323
HW Acquisition, LLC, L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/28/2026m)	3 Month LIBOR	Capital Equipment	19,067	18,885	18,828
HW Acquisition, LLC, 0.50% Unfunded, 9/28/2026	None	Capital Equipment	2,933	(28)	(37)
Independent Pet Partners Intermediate Holdings, LLC, 6.00%, 11/20/2023(m)(t)	None	Retail	10,295	10,235	9,085
Independent Pet Partners Intermediate Holdings, LLC, Prime+500, 12/22/2022(m)	Prime	Retail	2,085	2,085	2,085
Independent Pet Partners Intermediate Holdings, LLC, L+600, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/22/2022(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Retail	264	264	264
InfoGroup Inc., L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/3/2023(m)(n)	3 Month LIBOR	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	15,432	15,428	14,815
Inotiv, Inc., L+625, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/5/2026(m)	1 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	9,900	9,709	9,764
Inotiv, Inc., 1.00% Unfunded, 5/5/2023	None	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	2,100	(41)	(29)
Instant Web, LLC, L+650, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/15/2022(m)(n)	1 Month LIBOR	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	36,605	36,580	34,042
Instant Web, LLC, 0.50% Unfunded, 12/15/2022	None	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	2,704	—	—
Invincible Boat Company LLC, L+650, 1.50% LIBOR Floor, 8/28/2025	3 Month LIBOR	Consumer Goods: Durable	14,034	13,937	14,034
Invincible Boat Company LLC, 0.50% Unfunded, 8/28/2025	None	Consumer Goods: Durable	798	—	(8)
INW Manufacturing, LLC, L+575, 0.75% LIBOR Floor, 5/7/2027(n)	3 Month LIBOR	Services: Business	19,625	19,087	19,232
Isagenix International, LLC, L+575, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/14/2025(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Beverage, Food & Tobacco	16,663	15,160	15,122
Island Medical Management Holdings, LLC, L+650, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/1/2023(m)(n)	3 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	11,049	11,028	11,049
Jenny C Acquisition, Inc., L+900, 1.75% LIBOR Floor, 10/1/2024(m)(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Services: Consumer	11,123	11,069	10,157
JP Intermediate B, LLC, L+550, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/20/2025(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Beverage, Food & Tobacco	14,355	14,160	13,458
K&N Parent, Inc., L+475, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/20/2023	3 Month LIBOR	Consumer Goods: Durable	11,154	10,779	10,373
KNB Holdings Corp., L+550, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/26/2024(m)	6 Month LIBOR	Consumer Goods: Durable	7,854	7,774	5,517
LaserAway Intermediate Holdings II, LLC, L+575, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/12/2027(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Services: Consumer	10,000	9,805	9,963
LAV Gear Holdings, Inc., L+750, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/31/2024(m)(n)(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Services: Business	26,408	26,103	24,988
LAV Gear Holdings, Inc., L+750, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/31/2024(m)(n)(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Services: Business	4,555	4,518	4,310
LGC US Finco, LLC, L+650, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/20/2025(m)	1 Month LIBOR	Capital Equipment	11,760	11,431	11,422
LH Intermediate Corp., L+750, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/2/2026(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Consumer Goods: Durable	14,438	14,230	14,257
Lift Brands, Inc., L+750, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/29/2025(m)(n)(r)	1 Month LIBOR	Services: Consumer	23,523	23,523	23,406
Lift Brands, Inc., 9.50%, 6/29/2025(m)(n)(r)(t)	None	Services: Consumer	5,343	5,255	5,156
Lift Brands, Inc., 6/29/2025(m)(n)(p)(r)	None	Services: Consumer	5,296	4,814	4,700
Longview Power, LLC, L+1000, 1.50% LIBOR Floor, 7/30/2025(r)	3 Month LIBOR	Energy: Oil & Gas	4,189	2,624	4,504
MacNeill Pride Group Corp., L+625, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/20/2026(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Services: Consumer	14,925	14,790	14,776
MacNeill Pride Group Corp., L+625, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/20/2026	3 Month LIBOR	Services: Consumer	4,992	4,947	4,942
Manus Bio Inc., 11.00%, 8/20/2026	None	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	10,000	10,000	10,000

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2021

(in thousands)

Portfolio Company(a)	Index Rate(b)	Industry	Principal/ Par Amount/ Units(e)	Cost(d)	Fair Value(c)
Marble Point Credit Management LLC, L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/11/2028	1 Month LIBOR	Diversified Financials	6,418	6,294	6,370
Marble Point Credit Management LLC, L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/11/2028	1 Month LIBOR	Diversified Financials	250	241	248
Marble Point Credit Management LLC, 0.50% Unfunded, 8/11/2028	None	Diversified Financials	1,250	—	(9)
Mimeo.com, Inc., L+640, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/21/2023	3 Month LIBOR	Services: Business	23,018	23,018	23,018
Mimeo.com, Inc., L+640, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/21/2023	3 Month LIBOR	Services: Business	256	256	256
Mimeo.com, Inc., 1.00% Unfunded, 12/21/2023	None	Services: Business	5,000	—	—
Molded Devices, Inc., Prime + 500, 11/1/2026(m)	Prime	Services: Business	15,574	15,407	15,418
Molded Devices, Inc., 1.00% Unfunded, 11/1/2026	None	Services: Business	1,771	(17)	(18)
Molded Devices, Inc., 0.50% Unfunded, 11/1/2026	None	Services: Business	2,656	—	(27)
Moss Holding Company, L+700, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/17/2024(m)(n)(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Services: Business	19,641	19,506	17,922
Moss Holding Company, 0.50% Unfunded, 4/17/2024	None	Services: Business	2,126	—	—
Moss Holding Company, 7.00% Unfunded, 4/17/2024	None	Services: Business	106	—	—
Napa Management Services Corp., L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/19/2023	1 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	5,318	5,267	5,324
NASCO Healthcare Inc., L+550, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/30/2023(m)	6 Month LIBOR	Services: Business	17,458	17,458	17,218
Neptune Flood Inc., L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/21/2026(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	9,667	9,596	9,618
NewsCycle Solutions, Inc., L+700, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/29/2022(m)(n)	3 Month LIBOR	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	12,064	12,020	12,049
NWN Parent Holdings LLC, L+650, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 5/7/2026	3 Month LIBOR	High Tech Industries	13,100	12,980	13,100
NWN Parent Holdings LLC, L+650, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 5/7/2026	3 Month LIBOR	High Tech Industries	420	420	421
NWN Parent Holdings LLC, 0.50% Unfunded, 5/7/2026	None	High Tech Industries	1,380	(18)	3
Optio Rx, LLC, L+700, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/28/2024(m)(n)	3 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	23,344	23,255	22,994
Optio Rx, LLC, L+1000, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/28/2024(n)	3 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	2,515	2,498	2,647
Pentec Acquisition Corp., L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/8/2026	3 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	25,000	24,756	24,750
PetroChoice Holdings, Inc., L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/20/2022	3 Month LIBOR	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	3,896	3,836	3,725
PH Beauty Holdings III. Inc., L+500, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/28/2025(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Consumer Goods: Non-Durable	9,675	9,172	9,143
Playboy Enterprises, Inc., L+575, 0.50% LIBOR Floor, 5/25/2027(h)(n)	3 Month LIBOR	Consumer Goods: Non-Durable	28,606	28,043	28,320
Polymer Additives, Inc., L+600, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/31/2025(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	19,400	19,173	18,963
RA Outdoors, LLC, L+675, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/8/2026(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Media: Diversified & Production	15,911	15,911	15,772
RA Outdoors, LLC, 0.50% Unfunded, 4/8/2026	None	Media: Diversified & Production	1,049	(170)	(9)
Retail Services WIS Corp., L+775, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 5/20/2025(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Services: Business	9,924	9,699	9,788
Robert C. Hilliard, L.L.P., L+1800, 2.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/17/2022(m)(t)	1 Month LIBOR	Services: Consumer	1,905	1,905	1,827
Rogers Mechanical Contractors, LLC, L+650, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/9/2025(m)	1 Month LIBOR	Services: Business	17,250	17,250	17,250
Rogers Mechanical Contractors, LLC, 0.75% Unfunded, 9/9/2025	None	Services: Business	2,885	—	—
Rogers Mechanical Contractors, LLC, 1.00% Unfunded, 9/9/2022	None	Services: Business	1,923	—	—
RumbleOn, Inc., L+825, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/31/2026(m)(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Automotive	13,965	12,962	13,389
RumbleOn, Inc., 0.00% Unfunded, 2/28/2023(o)	None	Automotive	6,000	(56)	—
Securus Technologies Holdings, Inc., L+450, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/1/2024(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Telecommunications	3,908	3,201	3,908
Sequoia Healthcare Management, LLC, 12.75%, 8/21/2023(m)(n)(q)	None	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	8,525	8,457	6,394

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2021

(in thousands)

Portfolio Company(a)	Index Rate(b)	Industry	Principal/ Par Amount/ Units(e)	Cost(d)	Fair Value(c)
SIMR, LLC, L+1700, 2.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/7/2023(r)(t)	1 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	19,938	19,813	16,000
Sleep Opco, LLC, L+650, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/12/2026(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Retail	13,250	12,991	12,985
Sleep Opco, LLC, 0.50% Unfunded, 10/12/2026(m)	None	Retail	1,750	(34)	(35)
Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc., L+950, 10/1/2022(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	12,526	12,491	11,743
Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc., L+950, 10/1/2022(m)(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	1,054	1,054	991
Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc., L+950, 10/1/2022(m)(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	689	600	644
Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc., L+950, 10/1/2022(m)(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	649	647	609
Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc., L+950, 10/1/2022(m)(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	546	475	560
Tenere Inc., L+850, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/1/2025(m)(n)	3 Month LIBOR	Capital Equipment	18,080	18,080	18,080
Tensar Corp., L+675, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/20/2025(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	4,950	4,850	4,982
Trademark Global, LLC, L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/30/2024	1 Month LIBOR	Services: Business	15,346	15,278	15,250
Trademark Global, LLC, 1.00% Unfunded, 7/30/2023	None	Services: Business	4,615	(21)	(29)
Trammell, P.C., L+1800, 2.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/25/2022(i)(t)	1 Month LIBOR	Services: Consumer	18,091	18,091	18,091
USALCO, LLC, L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/19/2027(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	25,000	24,753	24,875
Vesta Holdings, LLC, L+1000, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 2/25/2024(m)(t)	1 Month LIBOR	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	24,933	24,933	24,933
Volta Charging, LLC, 12.00%, 6/19/2024(m)	None	Media: Diversified & Production	12,000	11,984	13,095
Volta Charging, LLC, 12.00%, 6/19/2024(m)	None	Media: Diversified & Production	10,500	10,500	11,458
West Dermatology Management Holdings, LLC, L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 2/11/2025(m)(n)	3 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	9,441	9,396	9,417
West Dermatology Management Holdings, LLC, L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 2/11/2025	3 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	3,562	3,553	3,553
West Dermatology Management Holdings, LLC, L+750, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 2/11/2025	3 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	1,179	1,179	1,191
West Dermatology Management Holdings, LLC, L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 2/11/2025(m)	3 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	1,105	1,094	1,102
West Dermatology Management Holdings, LLC, 0.50% Unfunded, 2/11/2025(m)	None	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	552	—	(1)
West Dermatology Management Holdings, LLC, 0.75% Unfunded, 2/11/2022	None	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	5,755	(13)	(8)
Williams Industrial Services Group, Inc, L+900, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/16/2025(n)	1 Month LIBOR	Services: Business	9,775	9,775	9,861
Williams Industrial Services Group, Inc, 0.50% Unfunded, 12/16/2025	None	Services: Business	5,000	—	44
Wind River Systems, Inc., L+675, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/24/2024(n)	3 Month LIBOR	High Tech Industries	23,684	23,507	23,684
Wok Holdings Inc., L+625, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 3/1/2026(m)	1 Month LIBOR	Beverage, Food & Tobacco	20,340	19,882	20,238
Xenon Arc, Inc., L+600, 0.75% LIBOR Floor, 12/17/2027(m)	3 Month LIBOR	High Tech Industries	10,000	9,875	9,875
Total Senior Secured First Lien Debt				1,564,891	1,526,989
Senior Secured Second Lien Debt - 4.1%
Deluxe Entertainment Services, Inc., L+850, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/25/2024(m)(q)(r)(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Media: Diversified & Production	10,534	10,017	—
Global Tel*Link Corp., L+825, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/29/2026(n)	1 Month LIBOR	Telecommunications	11,500	11,356	11,471
PetroChoice Holdings, Inc., L+875, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/21/2023	3 Month LIBOR	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	15,000	14,524	14,175
Premiere Global Services, Inc., L+950, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/6/2024(q)(t)	3 Month LIBOR	Telecommunications	3,775	3,435	—
Securus Technologies Holdings, Inc., L+825, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/1/2025	3 Month LIBOR	Telecommunications	2,942	2,924	2,943

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2021

(in thousands)

Portfolio Company(a)	Index Rate(b)	Industry	Principal/ Par Amount/ Units(e)	Cost(d)	Fair Value(c)
TMK Hawk Parent, Corp., L+800, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/28/2025	1 Month LIBOR	Services: Business	13,393	13,199	9,994
Total Senior Secured Second Lien Debt				55,455	38,583
Collateralized Securities and Structured Products - Equity - 0.3%
APIDOS CLO XVI Subordinated Notes, 0.00% Estimated Yield, 1/19/2025(h)	(g)	Diversified Financials	9,000	2,136	984
Galaxy XV CLO Ltd. Class A Subordinated Notes, 5.76% Estimated Yield, 4/15/2025(h)	(g)	Diversified Financials	4,000	1,749	2,014
Total Collateralized Securities and Structured Products - Equity				3,885	2,998
Unsecured Debt - 2.9%
Lucky Bucks Holdings LLC, 12.50%, 5/29/2028(t)	None	Hotel, Gaming & Leisure	20,219	20,219	20,219
WPLM Acquisition Corp., 15.00%, 11/24/2025(t)	None	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	6,628	6,558	6,397
Total Unsecured Debt				26,777	26,616
Equity - 7.6%
ARC Financial Partners, LLC, Membership Interests (25% ownership)(o)(r)		Metals & Mining	NA	—	—
Ascent Resources - Marcellus, LLC, Membership Units(o)		Energy: Oil & Gas	511,255 Units	1,642	639
Ascent Resources - Marcellus, LLC, Warrants(o)		Energy: Oil & Gas	132,367 Units	13	3
CION/EagleTree Partners, LLC, Participating Preferred Shares(h)(o)(s)		Diversified Financials	22,072,841 Units	22,073	29,796
CION/EagleTree Partners, LLC, Membership Units (85% ownership)(h)(o)(s)		Diversified Financials	NA	—	—
DBI Investors, Inc., Series A1 Preferred Stock(o)		Retail	20,000 Units	802	2,251
DBI Investors, Inc., Series A2 Preferred Stock(o)		Retail	1,733 Units	—	182
DBI Investors, Inc., Series A Preferred Stock(o)		Retail	1,396 Units	140	164
DBI Investors, Inc., Series B Preferred Stock(o)		Retail	4,183 Units	410	162
DBI Investors, Inc., Common Stock(o)		Retail	39,423 Units	—	—
DBI Investors, Inc., Reallocation Rights(o)		Retail	7,500 Units	—	—
GSC Technologies Inc., Common Shares(o)(r)		Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	807,268 Units	—	—
Independent Pet Partners Intermediate Holdings, LLC, Class A Preferred Units(o)		Retail	1,000,000 Units	1,000	20
Independent Pet Partners Intermediate Holdings, LLC, Class B-2 Preferred Units(o)		Retail	2,632,771 Units	2,133	3,949
Independent Pet Partners Intermediate Holdings, LLC, Class C Preferred Units(o)		Retail	2,632,771 Units	2,633	2,791
Independent Pet Partners Intermediate Holdings, LLC, Warrants(o)		Retail	155,880 Units	—	—
Longview Intermediate Holdings C, LLC, Membership Units(o)(r)		Energy: Oil & Gas	653,989 Units	2,704	15,127
Mooregate ITC Acquisition, LLC, Class A Units(o)		High Tech Industries	500 Units	562	171
Mount Logan Capital Inc., Common Stock(f)(h)(r)		Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	1,075,557 Units	3,534	3,404
NS NWN Acquisition, LLC, Class A Preferred Units(o)		High Tech Industries	111 Units	110	2,382
NS NWN Acquisition, LLC, Non-voting Units(o)		High Tech Industries	346 Units	393	—
NS NWN Holdco LLC, Voting Units (o)		High Tech Industries	522 Units	504	525
NSG Co-Invest (Bermuda) LP, Partnership Interests(h)(o)		Consumer Goods: Durable	1,575 Units	1,000	770
Palmetto Clean Technology, Inc., Warrants(o)		High Tech Industries	724,112 Units	472	3,222
RumbleOn, Inc., Warrants(o)		Automotive	60,606 Units	927	978

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2021

(in thousands)

Portfolio Company(a)	Industry	Principal/ Par Amount/ Units(e)	Cost(d)		Fair Value(c)
SIMR Parent, LLC, Class B Common Units(o)(r)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	12,283,163 Units	8,002		—
SIMR Parent, LLC, Class W Units(o)(r)	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	1,778,219 Units	—		—
Snap Fitness Holdings, Inc., Class A Common Stock(o)(r)	Services: Consumer	9,858 Units	3,078		3,131
Snap Fitness Holdings, Inc., Warrants(o)(r)	Services: Consumer	3,996 Units	1,247		1,269
Total Equity			53,379		70,936
Short Term Investments - 9.5%(k)
First American Treasury Obligations Fund, Class Z Shares, 0.01% (l)			87,917		87,917
Total Short Term Investments			87,917		87,917
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 188.5%			$	1,792,304	1,754,039
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (88.5%)					(823,527)
NET ASSETS - 100%					$	930,512

a.All of the Company’s investments are issued by eligible U.S. portfolio companies, as defined in the 1940 Act, except for investments specifically identified as non-qualifying per note h. below. Unless specifically identified in note t. below, investments do not contain a PIK interest provision.

b.The 1, 3 and 6 month LIBOR rates were 0.10%, 0.21% and 0.34%, respectively, as of December 31, 2021.  The actual LIBOR rate for each loan listed may not be the applicable LIBOR rate as of December 31, 2021, as the loan may have been priced or repriced based on a LIBOR rate prior to or subsequent to December 31, 2021.

c.Fair value determined in good faith by the Company’s board of directors (see Note 9) using significant unobservable inputs unless otherwise noted.

d.Represents amortized cost for debt securities and cost for equity investments.

e.Denominated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.

f.Fair value determined using level 1 inputs.

g.The CLO subordinated notes are considered equity positions in the CLO vehicles and are not rated. Equity investments are entitled to recurring distributions, which are generally equal to the remaining cash flow of the payments made by the underlying vehicle's securities less contractual payments to debt holders and expenses. The estimated yield indicated is based upon a current projection of the amount and timing of these recurring distributions and the estimated amount of repayment of principal upon termination. Such projections are periodically reviewed and adjusted, and the estimated yield may not ultimately be realized.

h.The investment or a portion thereof is not a qualifying asset under the 1940 Act. A business development company may not acquire any asset other than qualifying assets, unless, at the time the acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the company’s total assets as defined under Section 55 of the 1940 Act. As of December 31, 2021, 92.6% of the Company’s total assets represented qualifying assets.

i.Position or a portion thereof unsettled as of December 31, 2021.

j.In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this loan, which is the amount reflected in this schedule, the Company may be entitled to receive additional residual amounts.

k.Short term investments represent an investment in a fund that invests in highly liquid investments with average original maturity dates of three months or less.

l.7-day effective yield as of December 31, 2021.

m.Investment or a portion thereof held within the Company’s wholly-owned consolidated subsidiary, 34th Street, and was pledged as collateral supporting the amounts outstanding under the credit facility with JPM as of December 31, 2021 (see Note 8).

n.Investment or a portion thereof held within the Company’s wholly-owned consolidated subsidiary, Murray Hill Funding II, and was pledged as collateral supporting the amounts outstanding under the repurchase agreement with UBS as of December 31, 2021 (see Note 8).

o.Non-income producing security.

p.The ultimate interest earned on this loan will be determined based on the portfolio company’s EBITDA at a specified trigger event.

q.Investment or a portion thereof was on non-accrual status as of December 31, 2021.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2021

(in thousands)

r.Investment determined to be an affiliated investment as defined in the 1940 Act as the Company owns between 5% and 25% of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities but does not control the portfolio company. Fair value as of December 31, 2020 and 2021, along with transactions during the year ended December 31, 2021 in these affiliated investments, were as follows:

			Year Ended December 31, 2021								Year Ended December 31, 2021
Non-Controlled, Affiliated Investments	Fair Value at December 31, 2020		Gross Additions (Cost)(1)		Gross Reductions (Cost)(2)		Net Unrealized Gain (Loss)		Fair Value at December 31, 2021		Net Realized Gain (Loss)		Interest Income(3)		Dividend Income
Alert 360 Opco, Inc.
First Lien Term Loan	$	—	$	12,240	$	(12,240)	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	796	$	—
Common Stock	—		3,624		(3,624)		—		—		(117)		—		—
American Clinical Solutions LLC
Tranche I Term Loan	3,124		35		(3,421)		262		—		—		282		—
First Amendment Tranche I Term Loan	242		—		(250)		8		—		—		18		—
Class A Membership Interests	663		—		(1,658)		995		—		3,542		—		—
ARC Financial, LLC
Membership Interests	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
BCP Great Lakes Fund LP
Membership Interests	12,611		5,377		(18,241)		253		—		33		—		1,078
Charming Charlie, LLC
Vendor Payment Financing Facility	350		—		—		—		350		—		—		—
Conisus Holdings, Inc.
Series B Preferred Stock	16,481		951		(16,094)		(1,338)		—		—		—		4,428
Common Stock	12,401		—		(200)		(12,201)		—		19,110		—		—
DESG Holdings, Inc.
First Lien Term Loan	3,978		48		(1,176)		(1,063)		1,787		180		(291)		—
Second Lien Term Loan	—��		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Common Stock	—		—		(13,675)		13,675		—		(13,675)		—		—
F+W Media, Inc.
First Lien Term Loan B-1	—		—		(1,115)		1,115		—		(1,080)		—		—
GSC Technologies Inc.
Incremental Term Loan	—		176		(6)		—		170		—		5		—
First Lien Term Loan A	2,289		18		(17)		(289)		2,001		1		165		—
First Lien Term Loan B	755		58		—		(328)		485		—		58		—
Common Shares	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Lift Brands, Inc.
Term Loan A	23,642		—		(118)		(118)		23,406		—		2,036		—
Term Loan B	4,751		502		—		(97)		5,156		—		503		—
Term Loan C	4,687		129		—		(116)		4,700		—		129		—
Longview Power, LLC
First Lien Term Loan	2,414		2,019		(26)		97		4,504		16		581		—
Longview Intermediate Holdings C, LLC
Membership Units	7,988		179		—		6,960		15,127		—		—		—
Mount Logan Capital Inc.
Common Stock	2,409		—		—		995		3,404		—		—		70
SIMR, LLC
First Lien Term Loan	13,347		3,839		—		(1,186)		16,000		—		3,839		—
SIMR Parent, LLC
Class B Membership Units	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Class W Membership Units	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Snap Fitness Holdings, Inc.
Class A Stock	3,389		—		—		(258)		3,131		—		—		—
Warrants	1,374		—		—		(105)		1,269		—		—		—
Totals	$	116,895	$	29,195	$	(71,861)	$	7,261	$	81,490	$	8,010	$	8,121	$	5,576

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2021

(in thousands)

(1)Gross additions include increases in the cost basis of investments resulting from new portfolio investments, PIK interest, the amortization of unearned income, the exchange of one or more existing securities for one or more new securities and the movement of an existing portfolio company into this category from a different category.

(2)Gross reductions include decreases in the cost basis of investments resulting from principal collections related to investment repayments or sales, the exchange of one or more existing securities for one or more new securities and the movement of an existing portfolio company out of this category into a different category.

(3)Includes PIK interest income.

s.Investment determined to be a controlled investment as defined in the 1940 Act as the Company is deemed to exercise a controlling influence over the management or policies of the portfolio company due to beneficially owning, either directly or through one or more controlled companies, more than 25% of the outstanding voting securities of such portfolio company. Fair value as of December 31, 2020 and 2021, along with transactions during the year ended December 31, 2021 in these controlled investments, were as follows:

			Year Ended December 31, 2021								Year Ended December 31, 2021
Controlled Investments	Fair Value at December 31, 2020		Gross Additions (Cost)(1)		Gross Reductions (Cost)(2)		Net  Unrealized Gain (Loss)		Fair Value at December 31, 2021		Net Realized Gain (Loss)		Interest Income(3)		Dividend Income
CION SOF Funding, LLC
Membership Interests	$	12,472	$	—	$	(15,539)	$	3,067	$	—	$	(3,067)	$	—	$	—
CION/EagleTree Partners, LLC
Senior Secured Note	—		61,629		—		—		61,629		—		260		—
Participating Preferred Shares	—		22,073		—		7,723		29,796		—		—		—
Common Shares	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Totals	$	12,472	$	83,702	$	(15,539)	$	10,790	$	91,425	$	(3,067)	$	260	$	—

(1)Gross additions include increases in the cost basis of investments resulting from new portfolio investments, PIK interest, the amortization of unearned income, the exchange of one or more existing securities for one or more new securities and the movement of an existing portfolio company into this category from a different category.

(2)Gross reductions include decreases in the cost basis of investments resulting from principal collections related to investment repayments or sales, the exchange of one or more existing securities for one or more new securities and the movement of an existing portfolio company out of this category into a different category.

(3)Includes PIK interest income.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2021

(in thousands)

t.As of December 31, 2021, the following investments contain a PIK interest provision whereby the issuer has either the option or the obligation to make interest payments with the issuance of additional securities:

		Interest Rate
Portfolio Company	Investment Type	Cash	PIK	All-in-Rate
Adapt Laser Acquisition, Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	11.00%	2.00%	13.00%
American Consolidated Natural Resources, Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	14.00%	3.00%	17.00%
Ancile Solutions, Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	8.00%	3.00%	11.00%
Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	7.75%	2.25%	10.00%
Cadence Aerospace, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	7.50%	2.00%	9.50%
CHC Solutions Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	8.00%	4.00%	12.00%
CION/EagleTree Partners, LLC	Senior Secured Note	—	14.00%	14.00%
CircusTrix Holdings, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	6.50%	2.50%	9.00%
David's Bridal, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	6.00%	5.00%	11.00%
David's Bridal, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	1.00%	6.00%	7.00%
Deluxe Entertainment Services, Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	6.00%	1.50%	7.50%
Deluxe Entertainment Services, Inc.	Senior Secured Second Lien Debt	7.00%	2.50%	9.50%
GSC Technologies Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	6.00%	6.00%
GSC Technologies Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	6.00%	5.00%	11.00%
Hilliard, Martinez & Gonzales, LLP	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	20.00%	20.00%
Homer City Generation, L.P.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	15.00%	15.00%
Independent Pet Partners Intermediate Holdings, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	6.00%	6.00%
LAV Gear Holdings, Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	6.50%	2.00%	8.50%
Lift Brands, Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	9.50%	9.50%
Lucky Bucks Holdings LLC	Unsecured Note	—	12.50%	12.50%
Moss Holding Company	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	7.50%	0.50%	8.00%
Premiere Global Services, Inc.	Senior Secured Second Lien Debt	0.50%	10.00%	10.50%
Robert C. Hilliard, L.L.P.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	20.00%	20.00%
RumbleOn, Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	8.25%	1.00%	9.25%
SIMR, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	12.00%	7.00%	19.00%
Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	9.63%	9.63%
Trammell, P.C.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	20.00%	20.00%
Vesta Holdings, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	7.00%	4.00%	11.00%
WPLM Acquisition Corp.	Unsecured Note	—	15.00%	15.00%

u.As of December 31, 2021, the index rate for $4,804 and $4,892 was 1 Month LIBOR and 3 Month LIBOR, respectively.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 1. Organization and Principal Business    

CĪON Investment Corporation, or the Company, was incorporated under the general corporation laws of the State of Maryland on August 9, 2011. On December 17, 2012, the Company successfully raised gross proceeds from unaffiliated outside investors of at least $2,500, or the minimum offering requirement, and commenced operations. The Company is an externally managed, non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company, or BDC, under the 1940 Act. The Company elected to be treated for federal income tax purposes as a regulated investment company, or RIC, as defined under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the Code.

The Company’s investment objective is to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation for investors. The Company’s portfolio is comprised primarily of investments in senior secured debt, including first lien loans, second lien loans and unitranche loans, and, to a lesser extent, collateralized securities, structured products and other similar securities, unsecured debt, and equity, of private and thinly-traded U.S. middle-market companies.

The Company is managed by CION Investment Management, LLC, or CIM, a registered investment adviser and an affiliate of the Company. Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Company, CIM oversees the management of the Company’s activities and is responsible for making investment decisions for the Company’s investment portfolio. On April 5, 2021, the board of directors of the Company, including a majority of the board of directors who are not interested persons, approved the amended and restated investment advisory agreement with CIM for a period of twenty four months, which was subsequently approved by shareholders on August 9, 2021 (as described in further detail below). The Company and CIM previously engaged Apollo Investment Management, L.P., or AIM, a subsidiary of Apollo Global Management, Inc., or, together with its subsidiaries, Apollo, a leading global alternative investment manager, to act as the Company’s investment sub-adviser.

On July 11, 2017, the members of CIM entered into a third amended and restated limited liability company agreement of CIM, or the Third Amended CIM LLC Agreement, for the purpose of creating a joint venture between AIM and CION Investment Group, LLC, or CIG, an affiliate of the Company. Under the Third Amended CIM LLC Agreement, AIM became a member of CIM and was issued a newly-created class of membership interests in CIM pursuant to which AIM, among other things, shares in the profits, losses, distributions and expenses of CIM with the other members in accordance with the terms of the Third Amended CIM LLC Agreement, which results in CIG and AIM each owning a 50% economic interest in CIM.

On July 10, 2017, the Company’s independent directors unanimously approved the termination of the investment sub-advisory agreement with AIM, effective as of July 11, 2017. Although the investment sub-advisory agreement and AIM's engagement as the Company’s investment sub-adviser were terminated, AIM continues to perform certain services for CIM and the Company. AIM is not paid a separate fee in exchange for such services, but is entitled to receive distributions as a member of CIM as described above.

On December 4, 2017, the members of CIM entered into a fourth amended and restated limited liability company agreement of CIM, or the Fourth Amended CIM LLC Agreement, under which AIM performs certain services for CIM, which include, among other services, providing (a) trade and settlement support; (b) portfolio and cash reconciliation; (c) market pipeline information regarding syndicated deals, in each case, as reasonably requested by CIM; and (d) monthly valuation reports and support for all broker-quoted investments. AIM may also, from time to time, provide the Company with access to potential investment opportunities made available on Apollo's credit platform on a similar basis as other third-party market participants. All of the Company's investment decisions are the sole responsibility of, and are made at the sole discretion of, CIM's investment committee, which consists entirely of CIG senior personnel.

The amended and restated investment advisory agreement was approved by shareholders on August 9, 2021 at the Company’s reconvened 2021 annual meeting of shareholders. As a result, on August 10, 2021, the Company and CIM entered into the amended and restated investment advisory agreement in order to implement the change to the calculation of the subordinated incentive fee payable from the Company to CIM that expresses the hurdle rate required for CIM to earn, and be paid, the incentive fee as a percentage of the Company’s net assets rather than adjusted capital.

On October 5, 2021, the Company's shares of common stock commenced trading on the New York Stock Exchange, or the NYSE, under the ticker symbol "CION", or the Listing. As a result, on October 5, 2021, the Company and CIM entered into the second amended and restated investment advisory agreement in order to implement the changes to the advisory fees payable from the Company to CIM that became effective upon the Listing that (i) reduced the annual base management fee, (ii) amended the structure of the subordinated incentive fee on income payable by the Company to CIM and reduced the hurdle and incentive fee rates, and (iii) reduced the incentive fee on capital gains payable by the Company to CIM (as described in further detail in Notes 2 and 4). Also, a complete description of the second amended and restated investment advisory agreement is set forth in Proposal No. 3 in the Company's definitive proxy statement filed on May 13, 2021.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

On September 21, 2021, the Company filed articles of amendment to its articles of incorporation, or the Reverse Stock Split Amendment, with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of the State of Maryland to effect a two to one reverse split of the Company’s shares of common stock, or the Reverse Stock Split. The Reverse Stock Split became effective in accordance with the terms of the Reverse Stock Split Amendment on September 21, 2021 (as described in further detail in Note 3). A summary of the Company’s weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding and earnings per share after adjusting for the Reverse Stock Split is as follows:

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2021		Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
Weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding (as reported)	113,495,366		113,501,166
Weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding (pro-forma)	56,747,687		56,750,588
Net increase in net assets per share resulting from operations (as reported)	$	0.25	$	0.68
Net increase in net assets per share resulting from operations (pro-forma)	$	0.49	$	1.37

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation and Consolidation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, for interim financial information and pursuant to the instructions for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. For a more complete discussion of significant accounting policies and certain other information, the Company’s interim unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with its audited consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2021 and for the year then ended included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2022. The consolidated balance sheet and the consolidated schedule of investments as of December 31, 2021 and the consolidated statements of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2021 are derived from the 2021 audited consolidated financial statements and include the accounts of the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company does not consolidate its equity interests in CION SOF Funding, LLC, or CION SOF, or CION/EagleTree Partners, LLC, or CION/EagleTree. See Note 7 for a description of the Company’s investments in CION SOF and CION/EagleTree.

The Company evaluates subsequent events through the date that the consolidated financial statements are issued.

Recently Announced Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or the FASB, issued ASU 2022-03, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions, or ASU 2022-03, which clarifies the guidance when measuring the fair value of an equity security subject to contractual restrictions that prohibit the sale of an equity security and introduces new disclosure requirements for equity securities subject to contractual sale restrictions that are measured at fair value in accordance with Topic 820. ASU 2022-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023. The Company is evaluating the potential impact that the adoption of this guidance will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, or ASU 2020-04, which provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contract modifications, hedging relationships and other transactions, subject to meeting certain criteria, that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of the reference rate reform. ASU 2020-04 is effective for all entities as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. The Company is evaluating the potential impact that the adoption of this guidance will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in banks and highly liquid investments with original maturity dates of three months or less. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents are held principally at one financial institution and at times may exceed insured limits. The Company periodically evaluates the creditworthiness of this institution and has not experienced any losses on such deposits.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Foreign Currency Translations

The accounting records of the Company are maintained in U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the foreign exchange rate on the date of valuation. The Company does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Changes in the relationship of foreign currencies to the U.S. dollar can significantly affect the value of these investments and therefore the earnings of the Company.

Short Term Investments

Short term investments include an investment in a U.S. Treasury obligations fund, which seeks to provide current income and daily liquidity by purchasing U.S. Treasury securities and repurchase agreements that are collateralized by such securities. The Company had $14,345 and $87,917 of such investments at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, which are included in investments, at fair value on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and on the consolidated schedules of investments.

Offering Costs

Offering costs included, among other things, legal fees and other costs pertaining to the preparation of the Company’s registration statements in connection with the continuous public offerings of the Company’s shares. Certain initial offering costs that were funded by CIG on behalf of the Company were submitted by CIG for reimbursement upon meeting the minimum offering requirement on December 17, 2012. These costs were capitalized and amortized over a twelve month period as an adjustment to capital in excess of par value. All other offering costs were expensed as incurred by the Company. The Company's follow-on continuous public offering ended on January 25, 2019.

Income Taxes

The Company elected to be treated for federal income tax purposes as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. To qualify and maintain qualification as a RIC, the Company must, among other things, meet certain source of income and asset diversification requirements and distribute to shareholders, for each taxable year, at least 90% of the Company’s “investment company taxable income”, which is generally equal to the sum of the Company’s net ordinary income plus the excess, if any, of realized net short-term capital gains over realized net long-term capital losses. If the Company continues to qualify as a RIC and continues to satisfy the annual distribution requirement, the Company will not be subject to corporate level federal income taxes on any income that the Company distributes to its shareholders. The Company intends to make distributions in an amount sufficient to maintain RIC status each year and to avoid any federal income taxes on income. The Company will also be subject to nondeductible federal excise taxes if the Company does not distribute at least 98.0% of net ordinary income, 98.2% of capital gains, if any, and any recognized and undistributed income from prior years for which it paid no federal income taxes. 

Two of the Company’s wholly-owned consolidated subsidiaries, View ITC, LLC and View Rise, LLC, or collectively the Taxable Subsidiaries, have elected to be treated as taxable entities for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a result, the Taxable Subsidiaries are not consolidated with the Company for income tax purposes and may generate income tax expense or benefit, and the related tax assets and liabilities, as a result of its ownership of certain portfolio investments. The income tax expense or benefit, if any, and the related tax assets and liabilities, where material, are reflected in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. There were no deferred tax assets or liabilities as of June 30, 2022 or December 31, 2021.

Book/tax differences relating to permanent differences are reclassified among the Company’s capital accounts, as appropriate. Additionally, the tax character of distributions is determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from GAAP (see Note 5).

Uncertainty in Income Taxes

The Company evaluates its tax positions to determine if the tax positions taken meet the minimum recognition threshold for the purposes of measuring and recognizing tax liabilities in the consolidated financial statements. Recognition of a tax benefit or liability with respect to an uncertain tax position is required only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by the taxing authorities. The Company recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company did not have any uncertain tax positions during the periods presented herein. 

The Company is subject to examination by U.S. federal, New York State, New York City and Maryland income tax jurisdictions for 2018, 2019 and 2020.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.

During the first half of 2020, there was a global outbreak of a novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, which spread to over 100 countries, including the United States, and spread to every state in the United States. The World Health Organization designated COVID-19 as a pandemic, and numerous countries, including the United States, declared national emergencies with respect to COVID-19. The global impact of the outbreak has been rapidly evolving, and as cases of COVID-19 continued to be identified in additional countries, many countries reacted by instituting quarantines and restrictions on travel, closing financial markets and/or restricting trading, and limiting operations of non-essential businesses. Although countries, including the United States, have loosened these restrictions, such actions created and will continue to create disruption in global supply chains, and adversely impacted many industries. The outbreak could have a continued adverse impact on economic and market conditions and trigger a period of global economic slowdown. The rapid development and fluidity of this situation precludes any prediction as to the ultimate adverse impact of COVID-19 on economic and market conditions. The Company believes the estimates and assumptions underlying the consolidated financial statements are reasonable and supportable based on the information available as of June 30, 2022; however, uncertainty over the ultimate impact COVID-19 will have on the global economy generally, and the Company’s business in particular, makes any estimates and assumptions as of June 30, 2022 inherently less certain than they would be absent the current and potential impacts of COVID-19, including from new variants, such as Delta and Omicron. Actual results may materially differ from those estimates.

Valuation of Portfolio Investments

The fair value of the Company’s investments is determined quarterly in good faith by the Company’s board of directors pursuant to its consistently applied valuation procedures and valuation process in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure, or ASC 820. In accordance with Rule 2a-5 of the 1940 Act, the Company’s board of directors has designated CIM as the Company’s “valuation designee.” The Company’s board of directors and the audit committee of the board of directors, which is comprised solely of independent directors, oversees the activities, methodology and processes of the valuation designee. ASC 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received from the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 also establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy that prioritizes and ranks the level of market price observability of inputs used in measuring investments at fair value. Inputs used to measure these fair values are classified into the following hierarchy:

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

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

Level 3 -Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. The inputs used in the determination of fair value may require significant management judgment or estimation. Such information may be the result of consensus pricing information or broker quotes that include a disclaimer that the broker would not be held to such a price in an actual transaction. The non-binding nature of consensus pricing and/or quotes accompanied by the disclaimer would result in classification as a Level 3 asset, assuming no additional corroborating evidence.

Market price observability is affected by a number of factors, including the type of investment and the characteristics specific to the investment. Investments with readily available active quoted prices or for which fair value can be measured from actively quoted prices generally will have a higher degree of market price observability and a lesser degree of judgment used in measuring fair value.

Based on the observability of the inputs used in the valuation techniques, the Company is required to provide disclosures on fair value measurements according to the fair value hierarchy. The level in the fair value hierarchy for each fair value measurement has been determined based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each investment. The level assigned to the investment valuations may not be indicative of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in such investments. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the consolidated financial statements may differ materially from the value that would be received upon an actual sale of such investments. In addition, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the gains or losses that the Company ultimately realizes on these investments to materially differ from the valuations currently assigned.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

A portion of the Company’s investments consist of debt securities that are traded on a private over-the-counter market for institutional investments. CIM attempts to obtain market quotations from at least two brokers or dealers for each investment (if available, otherwise from a principal market maker or a primary market dealer or other independent pricing service). CIM typically uses the average midpoint of the broker bid/ask price to determine fair value unless a different point within the range is more representative. Because of the private nature of this marketplace (meaning actual transactions are not publicly reported) and the non-binding nature of consensus pricing and/or quotes, the Company believes that these valuation inputs result in Level 3 classification within the fair value hierarchy. As these quotes are only indicative of fair value, CIM benchmarks the implied fair value yield and leverage against what has been observed in the market. If the implied fair value yield and leverage fall within the range of CIM's market pricing matrix, the quotes are deemed to be reliable and used to determine the investment's fair value.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, if in the reasonable judgment of CIM, the price of any investment held by the Company and determined in the manner described above does not accurately reflect the fair value of such investment, CIM will value such investment at a price that reflects such investment’s fair value and report such change in the valuation to the board of directors or its designee as soon as practicable. Investments that carry certain restrictions on sale will typically be valued at a discount from the public market value of the investment.

Any investments that are not publicly traded or for which a market price is not otherwise readily available are valued at a price that reflects its fair value. With respect to such investments, if CIM is unable to obtain market quotations, the investments are reviewed and valued using one or more of the following types of analyses:

i.Market comparable statistics and public trading multiples discounted for illiquidity, minority ownership and other factors for companies with similar characteristics.

ii.Valuations implied by third-party investments in the applicable portfolio companies.

iii.A benchmarking analysis to compare implied fair value and leverage to comparable market investments.

iv.Discounted cash flow analysis, including a terminal value or exit multiple.

Determination of fair value involves subjective judgments and estimates. Accordingly, these notes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements refer to the uncertainty with respect to the possible effect of such valuations, and any change in such valuations, on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Below is a description of factors that CIM may consider when valuing the Company’s equity and debt investments where a market price is not readily available:

•the size and scope of a portfolio company and its specific strengths and weaknesses;

•prevailing interest rates for like securities;

•expected volatility in future interest rates;

•leverage; 

•call features, put features, fees and other relevant terms of the debt;

•the borrower’s ability to adequately service its debt;

•the fair market value of the portfolio company in relation to the face amount of its outstanding debt;

•the quality of collateral securing the Company’s debt investments;

•multiples of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA, cash flows, net income, revenues or, in some cases, book value or liquidation value; and

•other factors deemed applicable.

All of these factors may be subject to adjustment based upon the particular circumstances of a portfolio company or the Company’s actual investment position. For example, adjustments to EBITDA may take into account compensation to previous owners, or acquisition, recapitalization, and restructuring expenses or other related or non-recurring items. The choice of analyses and the weight assigned to such factors may vary across investments and may change within an investment if events occur that warrant such a change.

When CIM uses the discounted cash flow model to value the Company's investments, such model deemed appropriate by CIM is prepared for the applicable investments and reviewed by designated members of CIM’s management team. Such models are prepared at least quarterly or on an as needed basis. The model uses the estimated cash flow projections for the underlying investments and an appropriate discount rate is determined based on the latest financial information available for the borrower, prevailing market trends, comparable analysis and other inputs. The model, key assumptions, inputs, and results are reviewed by designated members of CIM’s management team with final approval from the board of directors or its designee.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Consistent with the Company’s valuation policy, the Company evaluates the source of inputs, including any markets in which the Company’s investments are trading, in determining fair value.

The Company periodically benchmarks the broker quotes from the brokers or dealers against the actual prices at which the Company purchases and sells its investments. Based on the results of the benchmark analysis and the experience of the Company’s management in purchasing and selling these investments, the Company believes that these quotes are reliable indicators of fair value. The Company may also use other methods to determine fair value for securities for which it cannot obtain market quotations through brokers or dealers, including the use of an independent valuation firm. Designated members of CIM’s management team and the Company's board of directors or its designee review and approve the valuation determinations made with respect to these investments in a manner consistent with the Company’s valuation process.

As a practical expedient, the Company used net asset value, or NAV, as the fair value for its equity investments in CION SOF and BCP Great Lakes Fund LP, and the Company uses NAV as the fair value for its equity investments in CION/EagleTree. CION SOF and BCP Great Lakes Fund LP recorded, and CION/EagleTree records, its underlying investments at fair value on a quarterly basis in accordance with ASC 820.

Revenue Recognition

Securities transactions are accounted for on the trade date. The Company records interest and dividend income on an accrual basis beginning on the trade settlement date or the ex-dividend date, respectively, to the extent that the Company expects to collect such amounts.  For investments in equity tranches of collateralized loan obligations, the Company records income based on the effective interest rate determined using the amortized cost and estimated cash flows, which is updated periodically. Loan origination fees, original issue discounts, or OID, and market discounts/premiums are recorded and such amounts are amortized as adjustments to interest income over the respective term of the loan using the effective interest rate method. Upon the prepayment of a loan or security, prepayment premiums, any unamortized loan origination fees, OID, or market discounts/premiums are recorded as interest income.

The Company may have investments in its investment portfolio that contain a PIK interest provision. PIK interest is accrued as interest income if the portfolio company valuation indicates that such PIK interest is collectible and recorded as interest receivable up to the interest payment date. On the interest payment dates, the Company will capitalize the accrued interest receivable attributable to PIK as additional principal due from the borrower. Additional PIK securities typically have the same terms, including maturity dates and interest rates, as the original securities. In order to maintain RIC status, substantially all of this income must be paid out to shareholders in the form of distributions, even if the Company has not collected any cash. For additional information on investments that contain a PIK interest provision, see the consolidated schedules of investments as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

Loans and debt securities, including those that are individually identified as being impaired under Accounting Standards Codification 310, Receivables, or ASC 310, are generally placed on non-accrual status immediately if, in the opinion of management, principal or interest is not likely to be paid, or when principal or interest is past due 90 days or more. Interest accrued but not collected at the date a loan or security is placed on non-accrual status is reversed against interest income. Interest income is recognized on non-accrual loans or debt securities only to the extent received in cash. However, where there is doubt regarding the ultimate collectibility of principal, cash receipts, whether designated as principal or interest, are thereafter applied to reduce the carrying value of the loan or debt security. Loans or securities are restored to accrual status only when interest and principal payments are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.

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

The Company may receive fees for capital structuring services that are fixed based on contractual terms, are normally paid at the closing of the investment, are generally non-recurring and non-refundable and are recognized as revenue when earned upon closing of the investment. The services that CIM provides vary by investment, but generally include reviewing existing credit facilities, arranging bank financing, arranging equity financing, structuring financing from multiple lenders, structuring financing from multiple equity investors, restructuring existing loans, raising equity and debt capital, and providing general financial advice, which concludes upon closing of the investment. In certain instances where the Company is invited to participate as a co-lender in a transaction and does not provide significant services in connection with the investment, a portion of loan fees paid to the Company in such situations will be deferred and amortized over the estimated life of the loan as interest income.

Other income includes amendment fees that are fixed based on contractual terms and are generally non-recurring and non-refundable and are recognized as revenue when earned upon closing of the transaction. Other income also includes fees for managerial assistance and other consulting services, loan guarantees, commitments, and other services rendered by the Company to its portfolio companies. Such fees are fixed based on contractual terms and are recognized as fee income when earned.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Net Realized Gains or Losses and Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation or Depreciation

Gains or losses on the sale of investments are calculated by using the weighted-average method. The Company measures realized gains or losses by the difference between the net proceeds from the sale and the weighted-average amortized cost of the investment, without regard to unrealized appreciation or depreciation previously recognized, but considering unamortized upfront fees. Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation reflects the change in portfolio investment values during the reporting period, including any reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation or depreciation when gains or losses are realized.

Capital Gains Incentive Fee

Pursuant to the terms of the investment advisory agreement the Company entered into with CIM, the incentive fee on capital gains earned on liquidated investments of the Company’s investment portfolio during operations is determined and payable in arrears as of the end of each calendar year. Prior to October 5, 2021 and under the investment advisory agreement, such fee equaled 20% of the Company’s incentive fee capital gains (i.e., the Company’s realized capital gains on a cumulative basis from inception, calculated as of the end of each calendar 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 gains incentive fees. Pursuant to the second amended and restated investment advisory agreement, the incentive fee on capital gains was reduced to 17.5%, which became effective on October 5, 2021.

On a cumulative basis and to the extent that all realized capital losses and unrealized capital depreciation exceed realized capital gains as well as the aggregate realized net capital gains for which a fee has previously been paid, the Company would not be required to pay CIM a capital gains incentive fee. On a quarterly basis, the Company accrues for the capital gains incentive fee by calculating such fee as if it were due and payable as of the end of such period.

While the investment advisory agreement with CIM neither includes nor contemplates the inclusion of unrealized gains in the calculation of the capital gains incentive fee, pursuant to an interpretation of the American Institute for Certified Public Accountants, or AICPA, Technical Practice Aid for investment companies, the Company accrues capital gains incentive fees on unrealized gains. This accrual reflects the incentive fees that would be payable to CIM if the Company’s entire investment portfolio was liquidated at its fair value as of the balance sheet date even though CIM is not entitled to an incentive fee with respect to unrealized gains unless and until such gains are actually realized.

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets per Share

Net increase (decrease) in net assets per share is calculated based upon the daily weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the reporting period.

Distributions

Distributions to shareholders are recorded as of the record date. The amount paid as a distribution is declared by the Company's co-chief executive officers and ratified by the board of directors on a quarterly basis. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.

Note 3. Share Transactions

The Company’s initial continuous public offering commenced on July 2, 2012 and ended on December 31, 2015. The Company’s follow-on continuous public offering commenced on January 25, 2016 and ended on January 25, 2019.

The following table summarizes transactions with respect to shares of the Company’s common stock during the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 and the year ended December 31, 2021:

	Six Months Ended June 30,						Year Ended December 31,
	2022			2021			2021
	Shares	Amount		Shares	Amount		Shares	Amount
Gross shares/proceeds from the offering	—	$	—	—	$	—	—	$	—
Reinvestment of distributions	—	—		659,488	10,424		970,223	15,489
Total gross shares/proceeds	—	—		659,488	10,424		970,223	15,489
Sales commissions and dealer manager fees	—	—		—	—		—	—
Net shares/proceeds	—	—		659,488	10,424		970,223	15,489
Share repurchase program	—	—		(657,877)	(10,454)		(658,650)	(10,467)
Net shares/proceeds from share transactions	—	$	—	1,611	$	(30)	311,573	$	5,022

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Since commencing its initial continuous public offering on July 2, 2012 and through June 30, 2022, the Company sold 56,958,440 shares of common stock for net proceeds of $1,160,307 at an average price per share of $20.37. The net proceeds include gross proceeds received from reinvested shareholder distributions of $237,451, for which the Company issued 13,523,489 shares of common stock, and gross proceeds paid for shares of common stock tendered for repurchase of $232,430, for which the Company repurchased 13,310,927 shares of common stock.

On August 9, 2021, the Company's shareholders approved a proposal that authorized the Company to issue shares of its common stock at prices below the then current NAV per share of the Company’s common stock in one or more offerings for a 12-month period following such shareholder approval, which authorization expired on August 9, 2022. The Company did not issue any such shares through the expiration date.

Distribution Reinvestment Plan

In connection with the Listing of its shares of common stock on the NYSE, on September 15, 2021, the Company terminated its previous fifth amended and restated distribution reinvestment plan, or the Old DRP. The final distribution reinvestment under the Old DRP was made as part of the regular monthly distribution paid on September 14, 2021 to shareholders of record as of September 13, 2021. On September 15, 2021, the Company adopted a new distribution reinvestment plan, or the New DRP, which became effective as of the Listing, and first applied to the reinvestment of distributions paid after October 5, 2021. For additional information regarding the terms of the New DRP, see Note 5.

Reverse Stock Split

As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, which was effective on September 21, 2021, every two shares of the Company's common stock issued and outstanding were automatically combined into one share of the Company's common stock, with the number of issued and outstanding shares reduced from 113,916,869 to 56,958,440. The Reverse Stock Split Amendment also provided that there was no change in the par value of $0.001 per share as a result of the Reverse Stock Split. In addition, the Reverse Stock Split did not modify the rights or preferences of the Company’s common stock.

Listing and Fractional Shares

On October 5, 2021, the Company's shares of common stock commenced trading on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “CION”. As approved by shareholders on September 7, 2021 at the Company’s final, reconvened 2021 annual meeting of shareholders, the Listing was staggered such that (i) up to 1/3rd of shares held by all shareholders were available for trading upon Listing, (ii) up to 2/3rd of shares held by all shareholders were available for trading starting 180 days after Listing, or April 4, 2022, and (iii) all shares were available for trading starting 270 days after Listing, or July 5, 2022. The Company eliminated all then outstanding fractional shares of its common stock in connection with the Listing, as permitted by the Maryland General Corporation Law, on July 14, 2022.

Pre-Listing Share Repurchase Program

Historically, the Company offered to repurchase shares on a quarterly basis on such terms as determined by the Company’s board of directors in its complete and absolute discretion unless, in the judgment of the independent directors of the Company’s board of directors, such repurchases would not have been in the best interests of the Company’s shareholders or would have violated applicable law.

On July 30, 2021, the Company's board of directors, including the independent directors, determined to suspend the Company's share repurchase program commencing with the third quarter of 2021 in anticipation of the Listing and the concurrent enhanced liquidity the Listing was expected to provide. The share repurchase program ultimately terminated upon the Listing and the Company does not expect to implement a new quarterly share repurchase program in the future.

Historically, the Company generally limited the number of shares to be repurchased during any calendar year to the number of shares it could have repurchased with the proceeds it received from the issuance of shares pursuant to the Old DRP. At the discretion of the Company’s board of directors, it could have also used cash on hand, cash available from borrowings and cash from liquidation of investments as of the end of the applicable period to repurchase shares. The Company offered to repurchase such shares at a price equal to the estimated net asset value per share on each date of repurchase.

Any periodic repurchase offers were subject in part to the Company’s available cash and compliance with the BDC and RIC qualification and diversification rules promulgated under the 1940 Act and the Code, respectively.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

The following table summarizes the share repurchases completed during the year ended December 31, 2021 and the six months ended June 30, 2022:

Three Months Ended	Repurchase Date	Shares Repurchased(1)	Percentage of Shares Tendered That Were Repurchased	Repurchase Price Per Share(1)		Aggregate Consideration for Repurchased Shares
2021
March 31, 2021	March 24, 2021	337,731	6%	$	15.67	$	5,291
June 30, 2021	June 23, 2021	320,127	7%	16.13		5,163
September 30, 2021(2)	N/A	792	N/A	16.13		13
December 31, 2021	N/A	—	N/A	N/A		—
Total for the year ended December 31, 2021		658,650				$	10,467
2022
March 31, 2022	N/A	—	N/A	N/A		$	—
June 30, 2022	N/A	—	N/A	N/A		—
Total for the year ended December 31, 2022		—				$	—

(1)Shares repurchased and repurchase price per share have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the two to one Reverse Stock Split as discussed in this Note 3.

(2)Represents an adjustment made during the three months ended September 30, 2021 to shares repurchased during the three months ended June 30, 2021. The Company suspended its share repurchase program on July 30, 2021 as discussed in this Note 3.

Post-Listing Share Repurchase Policy

On September 15, 2021, the Company’s board of directors, including the independent directors, approved a share repurchase policy authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $50 million of its outstanding common stock after the Listing. On June 24, 2022, the Company’s board of directors, including the independent directors, increased the amount of shares of the Company’s common stock that may be repurchased under the share repurchase policy by $10 million to up to an aggregate of $60 million. Under the share repurchase policy, the Company may purchase shares of its common stock through various means such as open market transactions, including block purchases, and privately negotiated transactions. The number of shares repurchased and the timing, manner, price and amount of any repurchases will be determined at the Company's discretion. Factors are expected to include, but are not limited to, share price, trading volume and general market conditions, along with the Company’s general business conditions. The policy may be suspended or discontinued at any time and does not obligate the Company to acquire any specific number of shares of its common stock.

As part of the share repurchase policy, the Company intends to enter into a trading plan in the near future adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, based in part on historical trading data with respect to the Company’s shares. The 10b5-1 trading plan would permit common stock to be repurchased at a time that the Company might otherwise be precluded from doing so under insider trading laws or self-imposed trading restrictions. The 10b5-1 trading plan will be administered by an independent broker and will be subject to price, market volume and timing restrictions.

Since the Company has not yet entered into a 10b5-1 trading plan, during the period from September 15, 2021 to August 5, 2022, the Company did not repurchase any shares of common stock pursuant to the share repurchase policy.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 4. Transactions with Related Parties

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 and the year ended December 31, 2021, fees and other expenses incurred by the Company related to CIM and its affiliates were as follows:

			Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,				Year Ended December 31,
Entity	Capacity	Description	2022		2021		2022		2021		2021
CIM	Investment adviser	Management fees(1)	$	6,839	$	8,243	$	13,494	$	16,026	$	31,143
CIM	Investment adviser	Incentive fees(1)	4,091		—		8,224		—		6,875
CIM	Administrative services provider	Administrative services expense(1)	781		697		1,501		1,381		3,069
Apollo Investment Administration, L.P.	Administrative services provider	Transaction costs(1)	—		38		—		85		105
			$	11,711	$	8,978	$	23,219	$	17,492	$	41,192

(1)Amounts charged directly to operations.

The Company has entered into an investment advisory agreement with CIM. On April 5, 2021, the board of directors of the Company, including a majority of the board of directors who are not interested persons, approved the amended and restated investment advisory agreement with CIM for a period of twenty four months, which was subsequently approved by shareholders on August 9, 2021. Pursuant to the investment advisory agreement, CIM was paid an annual base management fee equal to 2.0% of the average value of the Company’s gross assets, less cash and cash equivalents, and an incentive fee based on the Company’s performance, as described below. Pursuant to the second amended and restated investment advisory agreement, which was effective upon the Listing on October 5, 2021, the annual base management fee was reduced to 1.5% of the average value of the Company’s gross assets (including cash pledged as collateral for the Company’s secured financing arrangements, but excluding other cash and cash equivalents so that investors do not pay the base management fee on such assets), to the extent that the Company’s asset coverage ratio is greater than or equal to 200% (i.e., $1 of debt outstanding for each $1 of equity); provided that, the annual base management fee will be reduced further to 1.0% for any such gross assets purchased with leverage resulting in the Company’s asset coverage ratio dropping below 200%. At the Special Meeting of Shareholders on December 30, 2021, shareholders approved a proposal to reduce the Company’s asset coverage ratio to 150%. As a result, commencing on December 31, 2021, the Company is required to maintain asset coverage for its senior securities of 150% (i.e., $2 of debt outstanding for each $1 of equity) rather than 200%. The base management fee is payable quarterly in arrears and is calculated based on the two most recently completed calendar quarters.

The incentive fee consists of two parts. The first part, which is referred to as the subordinated incentive fee on income, is calculated and payable quarterly in arrears based on “pre-incentive fee net investment income” for the immediately preceding quarter and was subject to a hurdle rate, measured quarterly and expressed as a rate of return on adjusted capital, as defined in the investment advisory agreement, equal to 1.875% per quarter, or an annualized rate of 7.5%. Under the investment advisory agreement, the Company paid to CIM 100% of pre-incentive fee net investment income once the hurdle rate was exceeded until the annualized rate of 9.375% was exceeded, at which point the Company paid to CIM 20% of all pre-incentive fee net investment income that exceeded the annualized rate of 9.375%. Under the amended and restated investment advisory agreement, the change to the calculation of the subordinated incentive fee payable to CIM that expresses the hurdle rate required for CIM to earn, and be paid, the incentive fee as a percentage of the Company's net assets rather than adjusted capital was implemented. Under the second amended and restated investment advisory agreement, the hurdle rate was reduced to 1.625% per quarter, or an annualized rate of 6.5%, and the Company pays to CIM 100% of pre-incentive fee net investment income once the hurdle rate is exceeded until the annualized rate of 7.879% is exceeded, at which point the Company pays to CIM 17.5% of all pre-incentive fee net investment income. These changes to the subordinated incentive fee on income were effective upon the Listing, except for the change to the calculation of the subordinated incentive fee payable to CIM that replaced adjusted capital with the Company's net assets, which was effective on August 10, 2021. For the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company recorded subordinated incentive fees on income of $4,091 and $0, respectively. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the liabilities recorded for subordinated incentive fees were $4,091 and $3,942, respectively. The second part of the incentive fee, which is referred to as the capital gains incentive fee, is described in Note 2.

The Company accrues the capital gains incentive fee based on net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation; however, under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the fee payable to CIM is based on net realized gains and unrealized depreciation and no such fee is payable with respect to unrealized appreciation unless and until such appreciation is actually realized. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 and the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company had no liability for and did not record any capital gains incentive fees.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

On April 1, 2018, the Company entered into an administration agreement with CIM pursuant to which CIM furnishes the Company with administrative services including accounting, investor relations and other administrative services necessary to conduct its day-to-day operations. CIM is reimbursed for administrative expenses it incurs on the Company’s behalf in performing its obligations, provided that such reimbursement is for the lower of CIM’s actual costs or the amount that the Company would have been required to pay for comparable administrative services in the same geographic location. Such costs are reasonably allocated to the Company on the basis of assets, revenues, time records or other reasonable methods. The Company does not reimburse CIM for any services for which it receives a separate fee or for rent, depreciation, utilities, capital equipment or other administrative items allocated to a person with a controlling interest in CIM. On November 11, 2021, the board of directors of the Company, including a majority of the board of directors who are not interested persons, approved the renewal of the administration agreement with CIM for a period of twelve months commencing December 17, 2021.

On January 1, 2019, the Company entered into a servicing agreement with CIM’s affiliate, Apollo Investment Administration, L.P., or AIA, pursuant to which AIA furnishes the Company with administrative services including, but not limited to, loan and high yield trading services, trade and settlement support, and monthly valuation reports and support for all broker quoted investments. AIA is reimbursed for administrative expenses it incurs on the Company’s behalf in performing its obligations, provided that such reimbursement is reasonable, and costs and expenses incurred are documented. The servicing agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by either party, upon 60 days' written notice to the other party.

On January 30, 2013, the Company entered into the expense support and conditional reimbursement agreement with CIG, whereby CIG agreed to provide expense support to the Company in an amount that was sufficient to: (1) ensure that no portion of the Company’s distributions to shareholders was paid from its offering proceeds or borrowings, and/or (2) reduce the Company’s operating expenses until it achieved economies of scale sufficient to ensure that the Company bore a reasonable level of expense in relation to its investment income. On December 16, 2015, the Company further amended and restated the expense support and conditional reimbursement agreement for purposes of including AIM as a party to the agreement. On January 2, 2018, the Company entered into an expense support and conditional reimbursement agreement with CIM for purposes of, among other things, replacing CIG and AIM with CIM as the expense support provider pursuant to the terms of the expense support and conditional reimbursement agreement.

Pursuant to the expense support and conditional reimbursement agreement, the Company had a conditional obligation to reimburse CIM for any amounts funded by CIM under such agreement (i) if expense support amounts funded by CIM exceeded operating expenses incurred during any fiscal quarter, (ii) if the sum of the Company���s net investment income for tax purposes, net capital gains and the amount of any dividends and other distributions paid to the Company on account of investments in portfolio companies (to the extent not included in net investment income or net capital gains for tax purposes) exceeded the distributions paid by the Company to shareholders, and (iii) during any fiscal quarter that occurred within three years of the date on which CIM funded such amount. The obligation to reimburse CIM for any expense support provided by CIM under such agreement was further conditioned by the following: (i) in the period in which reimbursement was sought, the ratio of operating expenses to average net assets, when considering the reimbursement, could not have exceeded the ratio of operating expenses to average net assets, as defined, for the period when the expense support was provided; (ii) in the period when reimbursement was sought, the annualized distribution rate could not have fallen below the annualized distribution rate for the period when the expense support was provided; and (iii) the expense support could have only been reimbursed within three years from the date the expense support was provided.

Expense support, if any, was determined as appropriate to meet the objectives of the expense support and conditional reimbursement agreement. On December 31, 2021, the Company and CIM allowed the expense support and conditional reimbursement agreement to expire in accordance with its terms. There was no unreimbursed expense support funded by CIM upon such expiration. The specific amount of expense support provided by CIM, if any, was determined at the end of each quarter. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company did not receive any expense support from CIM. See Note 5 for additional information on the sources of the Company’s distributions. The Company did not record any obligation to repay expense support from CIM and the Company did not repay any expense support to CIM during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 or the year ended December 31, 2021.

As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the total liability payable to CIM and its affiliates was $11,582 and $12,332, respectively, which primarily related to fees earned by CIM during the three months ended June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

In the event that CIM undertakes to provide investment advisory services to other clients in the future, it will strive to allocate investment opportunities in a fair and equitable manner consistent with the Company’s investment objective and strategies so that the Company will not be disadvantaged in relation to any other client of the investment adviser or its senior management team. However, it is currently possible that some investment opportunities will be provided to other clients of CIM rather than to the Company.

Indemnifications

The investment advisory agreement, the administration agreement and the dealer manager agreement each provide certain indemnifications from the Company to the other relevant parties to such agreements. The Company’s maximum exposure under these agreements is unknown. However, the Company has not experienced claims or losses pursuant to these agreements and believes the risk of loss related to such indemnifications to be remote.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 5. Distributions

From February 1, 2014 through July 17, 2017, the Company’s board of directors authorized and declared on a monthly basis a weekly distribution amount per share of common stock. On July 18, 2017, the Company's board of directors authorized and declared on a quarterly basis a weekly distribution amount per share of common stock. Effective September 28, 2017, the Company's board of directors delegated to management the authority to determine the amount, record dates, payment dates and other terms of distributions to shareholders, which will be ratified by the board of directors, each on a quarterly basis. Beginning on March 19, 2020, management changed the timing of declaring distributions from quarterly to monthly and temporarily suspended the payment of distributions to shareholders commencing with the month ended April 30, 2020, whether in cash or pursuant to the Old DRP. On July 15, 2020, the board of directors determined to recommence the payment of distributions to shareholders in August 2020. On September 15, 2021, management changed the timing of declaring and paying regular distributions to shareholders from monthly to quarterly commencing with the fourth quarter of 2021. Distributions in respect of future quarters will be evaluated by management and the board of directors based on circumstances and expectations existing at the time of consideration. Declared distributions are paid quarterly.

The Company’s board of directors declared or ratified distributions for 11 and 2 record dates during the year ended December 31, 2021 and the six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively.

The following table presents distributions per share that were declared during the year ended December 31, 2021 and the six months ended June 30, 2022:

	Distributions
Three Months Ended	Per Share		Amount
2021
March 31, 2021 (three record dates)(1)	$	0.2648	$	15,029
June 30, 2021 (three record dates)(1)	0.2648		15,000
September 30, 2021 (three record dates)	0.2648		15,027
December 31, 2021 (two record dates)	0.4648		26,474
Total distributions for the year ended December 31, 2021	$	1.2592	$	71,530
2022
March 31, 2022 (one record date)	$	0.2800	$	15,948
June 30, 2022 (one record date)	$	0.2800	$	15,949
Total distributions for the six months ended June 30, 2022	$	0.5600	$	31,897

(1) The per share distribution amount has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the Reverse Stock Split as discussed in Note 3.

On August 9, 2022, the Company’s co-chief executive officers declared a regular quarterly distribution of $0.31 per share for the third quarter of 2022 payable on September 8, 2022 to shareholders of record as of September 1, 2022.

In connection with the Listing of its shares of common stock on the NYSE, on September 15, 2021, the Company terminated the Old DRP. The final distribution reinvestment under the Old DRP was made as part of the regular monthly distribution paid on September 14, 2021 to shareholders of record as of September 13, 2021. On September 15, 2021, the Company adopted the New DRP, which became effective as of the Listing and first applied to the reinvestment of distributions paid on December 8, 2021.

Under the Old DRP and prior to the Listing, distributions to participating shareholders who “opted in” to the Old DRP were reinvested in additional shares of the Company's common stock at a purchase price equal to the estimated net asset value per share of common stock as of the date of issuance.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Upon the Listing, all shareholders were automatically enrolled in the New DRP and will receive distributions as declared by the Company in additional shares of its common stock unless such shareholder affirmatively elects to receive an entire distribution in cash by notifying (i) such shareholder’s financial adviser; or (ii) if such shareholder has a registered account maintained at the Company’s transfer agent, the plan administrator. With respect to distributions to participating shareholders under the New DRP, the Company reserves the right to either issue new shares or cause the plan administrator to purchase shares in the open market in connection with implementation of the New DRP. Unless the Company, in its sole discretion, otherwise directs DST Asset Management Solutions, Inc., the plan administrator, (A) if the per share “market price” (as defined in the New DRP) is equal to or greater than the estimated net asset value per share on the payment date for the distribution, then the Company will issue shares at the greater of (i) the estimated net asset value or (ii) 95% of the market price, or (B) if the market price is less than the estimated net asset value, then, in the Company’s sole discretion, (i) shares will be purchased in open market transactions for the accounts of participating shareholders to the extent practicable, or (ii) the Company will issue shares at the estimated net asset value. Pursuant to the terms of the New DRP, the number of shares to be issued to a participating shareholder will be determined by dividing the total dollar amount of the distribution payable to a participating shareholder by the price per share at which the Company issues such shares; provided, however, that shares purchased in open market transactions by the plan administrator will be allocated to a participating shareholder based on the weighted average purchase price, excluding any brokerage charges or other charges, of all shares purchased in the open market with respect to such distribution. No other material terms of the Old DRP were amended in connection with the New DRP.

If a shareholder receives distributions in the form of common stock pursuant to the New DRP, such shareholder generally will be subject to the same federal, state and local tax consequences as if they elected to receive distributions in cash. If the Company’s common stock is trading at or below net asset value, a shareholder receiving distributions in the form of additional common stock will be treated as receiving a distribution in the amount of cash that such shareholder would have received if they had elected to receive the distribution in cash. If the Company’s common stock is trading above net asset value, a shareholder receiving distributions in the form of additional common stock will be treated as receiving a distribution in the amount of the fair market value of the Company’s common stock. The shareholder’s basis for determining gain or loss upon the sale of common stock received in a distribution will be equal to the total dollar amount of the distribution payable to the shareholder. Any stock received in a distribution will have a holding period for tax purposes commencing on the day following the day on which the shares of common stock are credited to the shareholder’s account.

The Company may fund its distributions to shareholders from any sources of funds available to the Company, including borrowings, net investment income from operations, capital gains proceeds from the sale of assets, non-capital gains proceeds from the sale of assets, and dividends or other distributions paid to it on account of preferred and common equity investments in portfolio companies. Any such distributions can only be sustained if the Company maintains positive investment performance in future periods. There can be no assurances that the Company will maintain such performance in order to sustain these distributions or be able to pay distributions at all. On December 31, 2021, the Company and CIM allowed the expense support and conditional reimbursement agreement to expire in accordance with its terms. As a result, CIM has no obligation to provide expense support to the Company in future periods. For the three months ended June 30, 2021 and the year ended December 31, 2021, none of the Company's distributions resulted from expense support from CIM. The Company has not established limits on the amount of funds it may use from available sources to make distributions.

The following table reflects the sources of distributions on a GAAP basis that the Company has declared on its shares of common stock during the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 and the year ended December 31, 2021:

	Six Months Ended June 30,												Year Ended December 31,
	2022						2021						2021
Source of Distribution	Per Share		Amount		Percentage		Per Share(1)		Amount		Percentage		Per Share		Amount		Percentage
Net investment income	$	0.5600	$	31,897	100.0	%	$	0.5296	$	30,029	100.0	%	$	1.2592	$	71,530	100.0	%
Total distributions	$	0.5600	$	31,897	100.0	%	$	0.5296	$	30,029	100.0	%	$	1.2592	$	71,530	100.0	%

(1) The per share amount has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the Reverse Stock Split as discussed in Note 3.

It is the Company's policy to comply with all requirements of the Code applicable to RICs and to distribute at least 90% of its taxable income to its shareholders. In addition, by distributing during each calendar year at least 90% of its “investment company taxable income”, which is generally equal to the sum of the Company’s net ordinary income plus the excess, if any, of realized net short-term capital gains over realized net long-term capital losses, the Company intends not to be subject to corporate level federal income tax. Accordingly, no federal income tax provision was required for the year ended December 31, 2021. The Company will also be subject to nondeductible federal excise taxes of 4% if the Company does not distribute at least 98.0% of net ordinary income, 98.2% of capital gains, if any, and any recognized and undistributed income from prior years for which it paid no federal income taxes.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with the Code and federal tax regulations, which may differ from amounts determined in accordance with GAAP. These book/tax differences, which could be material, are primarily due to differing treatments of income and gains on various investments held by the Company. Permanent book/tax differences result in reclassifications to capital in excess of par value, accumulated undistributed net investment income and accumulated undistributed realized gain on investments.

The determination of the tax attributes of the Company’s distributions is made annually as of the end of the Company’s fiscal year based upon the Company’s taxable income for the full year and distributions paid for the full year. The tax characteristics of distributions to shareholders are reported to shareholders annually on Form 1099-DIV. All distributions for 2021 were characterized as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes.

The tax components of accumulated earnings for the current year will be determined at year end. As of December 31, 2021, the components of accumulated losses on a tax basis were as follows:

	December 31, 2021
Undistributed ordinary income	$	7,156
Other accumulated losses	(59,977)
Net unrealized depreciation on investments	(76,059)
Total accumulated losses	$	(128,880)

As of June 30, 2022, the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost was $23,484; the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value was $131,795; the net unrealized depreciation was $108,311; and the aggregate cost of securities for Federal income tax purposes was $1,913,763.

As of December 31, 2021, the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost was $28,028; the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value was $104,087; the net unrealized depreciation was $76,059; and the aggregate cost of securities for Federal income tax purposes was $1,830,098.

Note 6. Investments

The composition of the Company’s investment portfolio as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 at amortized cost and fair value was as follows:

	June 30, 2022						December 31, 2021
	Cost(1)		Fair Value		Percentage of Investment Portfolio		Cost(1)		Fair Value		Percentage of Investment Portfolio
Senior secured first lien debt	$	1,732,780	$	1,660,828	92.7	%	$	1,564,891	$	1,526,989	91.6	%
Senior secured second lien debt	42,737		27,086		1.5	%	55,455		38,583		2.3	%
Collateralized securities and structured products - equity	2,841		1,602		0.1	%	3,885		2,998		0.2	%
Unsecured debt	28,057		27,994		1.6	%	26,777		26,616		1.6	%
Equity	55,213		73,597		4.1	%	53,379		70,936		4.3	%
Subtotal/total percentage	1,861,628		1,791,107		100.0	%	1,704,387		1,666,122		100.0	%
Short term investments(2)	14,345		14,345				87,917		87,917
Total investments	$	1,875,973	$	1,805,452			$	1,792,304	$	1,754,039

(1)Cost represents the original cost adjusted for the amortization of premiums and/or accretion of discounts, as applicable, for debt investments and cost for equity investments.

(2)Short term investments represent an investment in a fund that invests in highly liquid investments with average original maturity dates of three months or less.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

The following tables show the composition of the Company’s investment portfolio by industry classification and geographic dispersion, and the percentage, by fair value, of the total investment portfolio assets in such industries and geographies as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:

	June 30, 2022				December 31, 2021
Industry Classification	Investments at Fair Value		Percentage of Investment Portfolio		Investments at Fair Value		Percentage of Investment Portfolio
Services: Business	$	355,881	19.9	%	$	240,316	14.4	%
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	228,630		12.8	%	250,049		15.0	%
Media: Diversified & Production	147,620		8.2	%	139,399		8.4	%
Services: Consumer	135,972		7.6	%	119,365		7.2	%
Diversified Financials	99,465		5.6	%	101,032		6.1	%
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	86,531		4.8	%	109,860		6.6	%
Retail	83,579		4.7	%	56,726		3.4	%
High Tech Industries	82,547		4.6	%	65,544		3.9	%
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	78,936		4.4	%	94,610		5.7	%
Energy: Oil & Gas	60,937		3.4	%	32,164		1.9	%
Capital Equipment	59,982		3.3	%	82,795		5.0	%
Consumer Goods: Durable	58,203		3.2	%	58,124		3.5	%
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure	52,426		2.9	%	50,855		3.0	%
Beverage, Food & Tobacco	45,822		2.6	%	49,054		2.9	%
Aerospace & Defense	38,531		2.2	%	38,279		2.3	%
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	38,378		2.1	%	40,634		2.4	%
Construction & Building	37,645		2.1	%	27,585		1.7	%
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable	34,660		1.9	%	45,682		2.7	%
Telecommunications	20,066		1.1	%	24,649		1.5	%
Automotive	17,147		1.0	%	14,367		0.9	%
Metals & Mining	15,775		0.9	%	10,927		0.7	%
Transportation: Cargo	12,374		0.7	%	14,106		0.8	%
Subtotal/total percentage	1,791,107		100.0	%	1,666,122		100.0	%
Short term investments	14,345				87,917
Total investments	$	1,805,452			$	1,754,039

	June 30, 2022				December 31, 2021
Geographic Dispersion(1)	Investments at Fair Value		Percentage of Investment Portfolio		Investments at Fair Value		Percentage of Investment Portfolio
United States	$	1,780,825	99.5	%	$	1,653,615	99.3	%
Canada	8,036		0.4	%	8,739		0.5	%
Cayman Islands	1,602		0.1	%	2,998		0.2	%
Bermuda	644		—		770		—
Subtotal/total percentage	1,791,107		100.0	%	1,666,122		100.0	%
Short term investments	14,345				87,917
Total investments	$	1,805,452			$	1,754,039

(1)The geographic dispersion is determined by the portfolio company's country of domicile.

As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, investments on non-accrual status represented 1.5% and 0.7%, respectively, of the Company's investment portfolio on a fair value basis.

The Company’s investment portfolio may contain senior secured investments that are in the form of lines of credit, delayed draw term loans, revolving credit facilities, or unfunded commitments, which may require the Company to provide funding when requested in accordance with the terms of the underlying agreements. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company’s unfunded commitments amounted to $96,129 and $107,247, respectively. As of August 4, 2022, the Company’s unfunded commitments amounted to $81,369. Since these commitments may expire without being drawn upon, unfunded commitments do not necessarily represent future cash requirements or future earning assets for the Company.  Refer to Note 11 for further details on the Company’s unfunded commitments.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 7. Joint Ventures

CION/EagleTree Partners, LLC

On December 21, 2021, the Company formed CION/EagleTree, an off-balance sheet joint venture partnership with ET-BC Debt Opportunities, LP, or ET-BC, which is an affiliate of EagleTree Capital, LP, or EagleTree. EagleTree made a Firm-level investment with proprietary capital. CION/EagleTree will jointly pursue debt opportunities and special situation, crossover, subordinated and other junior capital investments that leverage the Company's and EagleTree's combined sourcing and portfolio management capabilities.

The Company contributed a portfolio of second lien loans and equity investments and ET-BC contributed proprietary Firm-level cash in exchange for 85% and 15%, respectively, of the senior secured notes, participating preferred equity, and common share interests of CION/EagleTree. The Company and ET-BC are not required to make any additional capital contributions to CION/EagleTree. The Company’s equity investment in CION/EagleTree is not redeemable. All portfolio and other material decisions regarding CION/EagleTree must be submitted to its board of managers, which is comprised of four members, two of whom were selected by the Company and the other two were selected by ET-BC. Further, all portfolio and other material decisions require the affirmative vote of at least one board member from the Company and one board member from ET-BC.

The Company also serves as administrative agent to CION/EagleTree to provide servicing functions and other administrative services. In certain cases, these servicing functions and other administrative services may be performed by CIM.

On December 21, 2021, CION/EagleTree issued senior secured notes of $61,629 to the Company and $10,875 to ET-BC, or the CION/EagleTree Notes. The CION/EagleTree Notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 14.0% per year and are secured by a first priority security interest in all of the assets of CION/EagleTree. The obligations of CION/EagleTree under the CION/EagleTree Notes are non-recourse to the Company.

In accordance with ASU 2015-02, Consolidation, the Company determined that CION/EagleTree is not a variable interest entity, or VIE. The Company's maximum exposure to losses from CION/EagleTree is limited to its investment in CION/EagleTree.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

The following table sets forth the individual investments in CION/EagleTree's portfolio as of June 30, 2022:

Portfolio Company	Index Rate(a)	Industry	Principal/ Par Amount/ Units		Cost(b)		Fair Value
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
Berlitz Holdings, Inc., S+900, 1.00% SOFR Floor, 2/14/2025	1 Month SOFR	Services: Business	$	1,200	$	1,111	$	1,131
Community Tree Service, LLC, S+8.50%, 1.00% SOFR Floor, 6/17/2027	3 Month SOFR	Construction & Building	500		500		500
Future Pak, LLC, L+800, 2.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/2/2024	1 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	1,668		1,650		1,650
Total Senior Secured First Lien Debt					3,261		3,281
Senior Secured Second Lien Debt
Access CIG, LLC, L+775, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 2/27/2026	1 Month LIBOR	Services: Business	7,250		7,217		6,960
Carestream Health, Inc., L+1250, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/8/2023	3 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	12,967		12,684		12,561
Dayton Superior Corp., L+700, 2.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/4/2024	1 Month LIBOR	Construction & Building	1,470		1,471		1,462
MedPlast Holdings, Inc., L+775, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/2/2026	1 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	6,750		6,072		6,283
Zest Acquisition Corp., L+750, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 3/14/2026	1 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	15,000		14,802		14,025
Total Senior Secured Second Lien Debt					42,246		41,291
Collateralized Securities and Structured Products - Equity
Ivy Hill Middle Market Credit Fund VIII, Ltd. Subordinated Loan, 11.84% Estimated Yield, 2/2/2026	(c)	Diversified Financials	10,000		9,918		9,710
Total Collateralized Securities and Structured Products - Equity					9,918		9,710
Equity
American Clinical Solutions LLC, Class A Membership Interests(d)		Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	6,030,384 Units		5,200		6,030
Anthem Sports and Entertainment Inc., Class A Preferred Stock Warrants(d)		Media: Diversified & Production	1,469 Units		486		1,792
Anthem Sports and Entertainment Inc., Class B Preferred Stock Warrants(d)		Media: Diversified & Production	255 Units		—		312
Anthem Sports and Entertainment Inc., Common Stock Warrants(d)		Media: Diversified & Production	4,746 Units		—		1,867
BCP Great Lakes Fund LP, Partnership Interests (5.6% ownership)		Diversified Financials	N/A		11,628		11,255
Carestream Health Holdings, Inc., Warrants(d)		Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	388 Units		500		370
CHC Medical Partners, Inc., Series C Preferred Stock, 12% Dividend		Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	2,727,273 Units		7,727		8,155
CTS Ultimate Holdings LLC, Class A Preferred Units(d)		Construction & Building	3,578,701 Units		1,000		1,000
Dayton HoldCo, LLC, Membership Units(d)		Construction & Building	37,264 Units		8,400		13,046
HDNet Holdco LLC, Preferred Unit Call Option(d)		Media: Diversified & Production	1 Unit		—		312
HW Ultimate Holdings, LP, Class A Membership Units, 4% Dividend		Capital Equipment	2,000,000 Units		2,042		1,690
Language Education Holdings GP LLC, Common Units(d)		Services: Business	133,333 Units		—		—
Language Education Holdings LP, Ordinary Common Units(d)		Services: Business	133,333 Units		300		323
Skillsoft Corp., Class A Common Stock(d)		High Tech Industries	243,425 Units		2,000		857
Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc., Warrants(d)		Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	20,667,324 Units		—		—
Tenere Inc., Warrants(d)		Capital Equipment	N/A		1,166		3,628
Total Equity					40,449		50,637
TOTAL INVESTMENTS					$	95,874	$	104,919

a.The 1 and 3 month LIBOR rates were 1.79% and 2.29%, respectively, as of June 30, 2022.  The actual LIBOR rate for each loan listed may not be the applicable LIBOR rate as of June 30, 2022, as the loan may have been priced or repriced based on a LIBOR rate prior to or subsequent to June 30, 2022. The 1 and 3 month SOFR rates were 1.69% and 2.12%, respectively, as of June 30, 2022.  The actual SOFR rate for each loan listed may not be the applicable SOFR rate as of June 30, 2022, as the loan may have been priced or repriced based on a SOFR rate prior to or subsequent to June 30, 2022.

b.Represents amortized cost for debt securities and cost for equity investments.

c.The CLO subordinated notes are considered equity positions in the CLO vehicles and are not rated. Equity investments are entitled to recurring distributions, which are generally equal to the remaining cash flow of the payments made by the underlying vehicle's securities less contractual payments to debt holders and expenses. The estimated yield indicated is based upon a current projection of the amount and timing of these recurring distributions and the estimated amount of repayment of principal upon termination. Such projections are periodically reviewed and adjusted, and the estimated yield may not ultimately be realized.

d.Non-income producing security.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

The following table sets forth the individual investments in CION/EagleTree's portfolio as of December 31, 2021:

Portfolio Company	Index Rate(a)	Industry	Principal/ Par Amount/ Units		Cost(b)		Fair Value
Senior Secured Second Lien Debt
Access CIG, LLC, L+775, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 2/27/2026	1 Month LIBOR	Services: Business	$	7,250	$	7,214	$	7,256
Carestream Health, Inc., L+1250, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/8/2023	3 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	12,460		12,057		12,242
Dayton Superior Corp., L+700, 2.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/4/2024	3 Month LIBOR	Construction & Building	1,477		1,479		1,478
MedPlast Holdings, Inc., L+775, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/2/2026	1 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	6,750		6,004		6,446
Ministry Brands, LLC, L+925, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/2/2023	1 Month LIBOR	Services: Business	7,000		6,983		7,000
Zest Acquisition Corp., L+750, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 3/14/2026	1 Month LIBOR	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	15,000		14,776		14,925
Total Senior Secured Second Lien Debt					48,513		49,347
Collateralized Securities and Structured Products - Equity
Ivy Hill Middle Market Credit Fund VIII, Ltd. Subordinated Loan, 11.84% Estimated Yield, 2/2/2026	(c)	Diversified Financials	10,000		9,997		9,856
Total Collateralized Securities and Structured Products - Equity					9,997		9,856
Equity
American Clinical Solutions LLC, Class A Membership Interests(d)		Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	6,030,384 Units		5,200		5,729
Anthem Sports and Entertainment Inc., Class A Preferred Stock Warrants(d)		Media: Diversified & Production	1,469 Units		486		1,704
Anthem Sports and Entertainment Inc., Class B Preferred Stock Warrants(d)		Media: Diversified & Production	255 Units		—		297
Anthem Sports and Entertainment Inc., Common Stock Warrants(d)		Media: Diversified & Production	4,746 Units		—		2,572
BCP Great Lakes Fund LP, Partnership Interests (5.6% ownership)		Diversified Financials	N/A		11,118		11,224
Carestream Health Holdings, Inc., Warrants(d)		Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	388 Units		500		801
CHC Medical Partners, Inc., Series C Preferred Stock, 12% Dividend		Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	2,727,273 Units		7,564		7,964
Dayton HoldCo, LLC, Membership Units(d)		Construction & Building	37,264 Units		8,400		11,166
HDNet Holdco LLC, Preferred Unit Call Option(d)		Media: Diversified & Production	1 Unit		—		—
HW Ultimate Holdings, LP, Class A Membership Units, 4% Dividend		Capital Equipment	2,000,000 Units		2,002		2,021
Skillsoft Corp., Class A Common Stock(d)		High Tech Industries	243,425 Units		2,000		2,227
Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc., Warrants(d)		Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	20,667,324 Units		—		—
Tenere Inc., Warrants(d)		Capital Equipment	N/A		1,166		1,235
Total Equity					38,436		46,940
TOTAL INVESTMENTS					$	96,946	$	106,143

a.The 1 and 3 month LIBOR rates were 0.10% and 0.21%, respectively, as of December 31, 2021.  The actual LIBOR rate for each loan listed may not be the applicable LIBOR rate as of December 31, 2021, as the loan may have been priced or repriced based on a LIBOR rate prior to or subsequent to December 31, 2021.

b.Represents amortized cost for debt securities and cost for equity investments.

c.The CLO subordinated notes are considered equity positions in the CLO vehicles and are not rated. Equity investments are entitled to recurring distributions, which are generally equal to the remaining cash flow of the payments made by the underlying vehicle's securities less contractual payments to debt holders and expenses. The estimated yield indicated is based upon a current projection of the amount and timing of these recurring distributions and the estimated amount of repayment of principal upon termination. Such projections are periodically reviewed and adjusted, and the estimated yield may not ultimately be realized.

d.Non-income producing security.

The following table includes selected balance sheet information for CION/EagleTree as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:

Selected Balance Sheet Information:	June 30, 2022		December 31, 2021
Investments, at fair value (amortized cost of $95,874 and $96,946, respectively)	$	104,919	$	106,143
Cash and other assets	2,949		1,776
Dividend receivable on investments	273		265
Interest receivable on investments	316		109
Total assets	$	108,457	$	108,293
Senior secured notes (net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $106 and $0, respectively)	$	73,158	$	72,504
Other liabilities	2,197		735
Total liabilities	75,355		73,239
Members' capital	33,102		35,054
Total liabilities and members' capital	$	108,457	$	108,293

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

The following table includes selected statement of operations information for CION/EagleTree for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and for the period from December 21, 2021 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2021:

Selected Statement of Operations Information:	Three Months Ended June 30, 2022		Six Months Ended June 30, 2022		Period From December 21, 2021 (Commencement of Operations) Through December 31, 2021
Total revenues	$	1,839	$	3,723	$	688
Total expenses	2,802		5,522		800
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments	(695)		(153)		9,197
Net (decrease) increase in net assets	$	(1,658)	$	(1,952)	$	9,085

CION SOF Funding, LLC

CION SOF was organized on May 21, 2019 as a Delaware limited liability company and commenced operations on October 2, 2019 when the Company and BCP Special Opportunities Fund I, LP, or BCP, entered into the limited liability company agreement of CION SOF for purposes of establishing the manner in which the parties would invest in and co-manage CION SOF. CION SOF invested primarily in senior secured loans of U.S. middle-market companies. The Company and BCP contributed a portfolio of loans to CION SOF representing membership equity of $31,289 and $4,470, respectively, in exchange for 87.5% and 12.5% of the membership interests of CION SOF, respectively. 

In December 2020, the Company and BCP elected to wind-down the operations of CION SOF. On January 28, 2021, CION SOF sold all of its remaining debt and equity investments to the Company. On March 18, 2021, CION SOF declared final distributions and on March 19, 2021, distributed all remaining capital to the Company and BCP.

The Company and BCP were not required to make any additional capital contributions to CION SOF. The Company’s equity investment in CION SOF was not redeemable. All portfolio and other material decisions regarding CION SOF required approval of its board of managers, which was comprised of four members, two of whom were selected by the Company and the other two were selected by BCP. Further, all portfolio and other material decisions required the affirmative vote of at least one board member from the Company and one board member from BCP.

The Company also served as administrative agent to CION SOF to provide loan servicing functions and other administrative services. In certain cases, these loan servicing functions and other administrative services were performed by CIM.

On October 2, 2019, CION SOF entered into a senior secured credit facility, or the SOF Credit Facility, with Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A., or MS, for borrowings of up to a maximum amount of $75,000. Advances under the SOF Credit Facility were available through October 2, 2022 and bore interest at a floating rate equal to the three-month LIBOR, plus a spread of (i) 3.0% per year through October 1, 2022 and (i) 3.5% per year thereafter through October 2, 2024. CION SOF's obligations to MS under the SOF Credit Facility were secured by a first priority security interest in all of the assets of CION SOF. The obligations of CION SOF under the SOF Credit Facility were non-recourse to the Company. On October 2, 2019, CION SOF drew down $64,702 of borrowings under the SOF Credit Facility. On December 14, 2020, CION SOF repaid to MS all amounts outstanding under the SOF Credit Facility.

The Company did not record any dividend income from its equity interest in CION SOF for the year ended December 31, 2021 or the six months ended June 30, 2022.

In accordance with ASU 2015-02, Consolidation, the Company determined that CION SOF was a VIE. However, the Company was not the primary beneficiary and therefore did not consolidate CION SOF. The Company's maximum exposure to losses from CION SOF was limited to its equity contribution to CION SOF.

The following table includes selected statement of operations information for CION SOF for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 and the year ended December 31, 2021:

	Six Months Ended June 30,				Year Ended December 31,
Selected Statement of Operations Information:	2022		2021		2021
Total revenues	$	—	$	29	$	29
Total expenses	—		29		29
Net increase in net assets	$	—	$	—	$	—

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 8. Financing Arrangements

The following table presents summary information with respect to the Company’s outstanding financing arrangements as of June 30, 2022: 

Financing Arrangement	Type of Financing Arrangement	Rate	Amount Outstanding		Amount Available		Maturity Date
JPM Credit Facility	Term Loan Credit Facility	L+3.10%	$	550,000	$	25,000	May 15, 2024
		SOFR+3.10%	50,000		50,000
2026 Notes(1)	Note Purchase Agreement	4.50%	125,000		—		February 11, 2026
UBS Facility	Repurchase Agreement	L+3.375%	142,500		7,500		November 19, 2023
2022 More Term Loan	Term Loan Facility Agreement	SOFR+3.50%	50,000		—		April 27, 2027
2021 More Term Loan(2)	Term Loan Facility Agreement	5.20%	30,000		—		September 30, 2024
			$	947,500	$	82,500

(1)As of June 30, 2022, the fair value of the 2026 Notes was $125,000, which was based on a yield analysis and discount rate commensurate with the market yields for similar types of debt. The fair value of these debt obligations would be categorized as Level 3 under ASC 820 as of June 30, 2022.

(2)As of June 30, 2022, the fair value of the 2021 More Term Loan was $30,000, which was based on a yield analysis and discount rate commensurate with the market yields for similar types of debt. The fair value of these debt obligations would be categorized as Level 3 under ASC 820 as of June 30, 2022.

JPM Credit Facility

On August 26, 2016, 34th Street entered into a senior secured credit facility with JPM. The senior secured credit facility with JPM, or the JPM Credit Facility, provided for borrowings in an aggregate principal amount of $150,000, of which $25,000 could have been funded as a revolving credit facility, each subject to conditions described in the JPM Credit Facility. On August 26, 2016, 34th Street drew down $57,000 of borrowings under the JPM Credit Facility. On August 21, 2018, 34th Street drew down $25,577 of additional borrowings under the Amended JPM Credit Facility (as defined below).

On September 30, 2016, July 11, 2017, November 28, 2017 and May 23, 2018, 34th Street amended and restated the JPM Credit Facility, or the Amended JPM Credit Facility, with JPM. Under the Amended JPM Credit Facility entered into on September 30, 2016, the aggregate principal amount available for borrowings was increased from $150,000 to $225,000, of which $25,000 could have been funded as a revolving credit facility, subject to conditions described in the Amended JPM Credit Facility. On September 30, 2016, 34th Street drew down $167,423 of additional borrowings under the Amended JPM Credit Facility, a portion of which was used to purchase the portfolio of loans from Credit Suisse Park View BDC, Inc. Under the Amended JPM Credit Facility entered into on July 11, 2017 and November 28, 2017, certain immaterial administrative amendments were made as a result of the termination of AIM as the Company's investment sub-adviser as discussed in Note 1. Under the Amended JPM Credit Facility entered into on May 23, 2018, (i) the aggregate principal amount available for borrowings was increased from $225,000 to $275,000, of which $25,000 could have been funded as a revolving credit facility, subject to conditions described in the Amended JPM Credit Facility, (ii) the reinvestment period was extended until August 24, 2020 and (iii) the maturity date was extended to August 24, 2021.

On May 15, 2020, 34th Street amended and restated the Amended JPM Credit Facility, or the Second Amended JPM Credit Facility, with JPM in order to fully repay all amounts outstanding under the Company's prior Citibank Credit Facility and MS Credit Facility and repay $100,000 of advances outstanding under the UBS Facility (as described below). Under the Second Amended JPM Credit Facility, the aggregate principal amount available for borrowings was increased from $275,000 to $700,000, of which $75,000 may be funded as a revolving credit facility, subject to conditions described in the Second Amended JPM Credit Facility, during the reinvestment period. Under the Second Amended JPM Credit Facility, the reinvestment period was extended until May 15, 2022 and the maturity date was extended to May 15, 2023. Advances under the Second Amended JPM Credit Facility bore interest at a floating rate equal to the three-month LIBOR, plus a spread of 3.25% per year.

On February 26, 2021, 34th Street amended and restated the Second Amended JPM Credit Facility, or the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility, with JPM. Under the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility, the aggregate principal amount available for borrowings was reduced from $700,000 to $575,000, subject to conditions described in the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility. In addition, under the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility, the reinvestment period was extended from May 15, 2022 to May 15, 2023 and the maturity date was extended from May 15, 2023 to May 15, 2024. Advances under the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility bear interest at a floating rate equal to the three-month LIBOR, plus a spread of 3.10% per year, which was reduced from a spread of 3.25% per year. 34th Street incurred certain customary costs and expenses in connection with the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility. No other material terms of the Second JPM Credit Facility were revised in connection with the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility. On February 17, 2021, 34th Street repaid $125,000 of borrowings under the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility.

On June 2, 2021 and October 19, 2021, 34th Street drew down $50,000 and $25,000 of borrowings under the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility, respectively. On December 13, 2021, 34th Street repaid $25,000 of borrowings under the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

On March 28, 2022, 34th Street entered into a First Amendment to the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility with JPM, or the JPM First Amendment. Under the JPM First Amendment, the aggregate principal amount available for borrowings was increased from $575,000 to $675,000, subject to conditions described in the JPM First Amendment. Additional advances of up to $100,000 under the JPM First Amendment bear interest at a floating rate equal to the three-month SOFR, plus a credit spread of 3.10% per year, and a LIBOR to SOFR credit spread adjustment of 0.15%. 34th Street incurred certain customary costs and expenses in connection with the JPM First Amendment. No other material terms of the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility were revised in connection with the JPM First Amendment.

Interest is payable quarterly in arrears. 34th Street may prepay advances pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility and the JPM First Amendment, subject to a 1% premium in certain circumstances. In addition, 34th Street will be subject to a non-usage fee of 1.0% per year on the amount, if any, of the aggregate principal amount available under the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility and the JPM First Amendment that has not been borrowed through May 14, 2023. The non-usage fees, if any, are payable quarterly in arrears.

As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the aggregate principal amount outstanding on the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility and the JPM First Amendment was $600,000 and $550,000, respectively.

The Company contributed loans and other corporate debt securities to 34th Street in exchange for 100% of the membership interests of 34th Street, and may contribute additional loans and other corporate debt securities to 34th Street in the future. 34th Street’s obligations to JPM under the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility and the JPM First Amendment are secured by a first priority security interest in all of the assets of 34th Street. The obligations of 34th Street under the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility and the JPM First Amendment are non-recourse to the Company, and the Company’s exposure under the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility and the JPM First Amendment is limited to the value of the Company’s investment in 34th Street.

In connection with the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility and the JPM First Amendment, 34th Street made certain representations and warranties and is required to comply with a borrowing base requirement, various covenants, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar facilities. As of and for the three months ended June 30, 2022, 34th Street was in compliance with all covenants and reporting requirements.

Through June 30, 2022, the Company incurred debt issuance costs of $12,102 in connection with obtaining and amending the JPM Credit Facility, which were recorded as a direct reduction to the outstanding balance of the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility and the JPM First Amendment, which is included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2022 and will amortize to interest expense over the term of the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility and the JPM First Amendment. At June 30, 2022, the unamortized portion of the debt issuance costs was $4,289.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 and the year ended December 31, 2021, the components of interest expense, average borrowings, and weighted average interest rate for the JPM First Amendment, the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility and the Second Amended JPM Credit Facility, as applicable, were as follows:

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,						Year Ended December 31,
	2022			2021			2022			2021			2021
Stated interest expense	$	6,056		$	4,275		$	10,763		$	9,093		$	18,299
Amortization of deferred financing costs	571			487			1,061			1,164			2,119
Non-usage fee	193			149			263			368			457
Total interest expense	$	6,820		$	4,911		$	12,087		$	10,625		$	20,875
Weighted average interest rate(1)	4.12		%	3.40		%	3.81		%	3.48		%	3.36		%
Average borrowings	$	598,571		$	515,934		$	575,083		$	540,470		$	549,110

(1)Includes the stated interest expense and non-usage fee on the unused portion of the JPM First Amendment, the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility and the Second Amended JPM Credit Facility, as applicable, and is annualized for periods covering less than one year.

2026 Notes

On February 11, 2021, the Company entered into a Note Purchase Agreement with certain purchasers, or the Note Purchase Agreement, in connection with the Company’s issuance of $125,000 aggregate principal amount of its 4.50% senior unsecured notes due in 2026, or the 2026 Notes. The net proceeds to the Company were approximately $122,300, after the deduction of placement agent fees and other financing expenses, which the Company used to repay debt under its secured financing arrangements.

46

CĪON Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

The 2026 Notes mature on February 11, 2026. The 2026 Notes bear interest at a rate of 4.50% per year payable semi-annually on February 11th and August 11th of each year, which commenced on August 11, 2021. The Company has the right to, at its option, redeem all or a part that is not less than 10% of the 2026 Notes (i) on or before February 11, 2024, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of 2026 Notes to be redeemed plus an applicable “make-whole” amount equal to (x) the discounted value of the remaining scheduled payments with respect to the principal of such 2026 Note that is to be prepaid or becomes due and payable pursuant to the Note Purchase Agreement over (y) the amount of such called principal, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, (ii) after February 11, 2024 but on or before February 11, 2025, at a redemption price equal to 102% of the principal amount of the 2026 Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, (iii) after February 11, 2025 but on or before August 11, 2025, at a redemption price equal to 101% of the principal amount of the 2026 Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, and (iv) after August 11, 2025, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2026 Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. For any redemptions occurring on or before February 11, 2024, the discounted value portion of the “make whole amount” is calculated by applying a discount rate on the same periodic basis as that on which interest on the 2026 Notes is payable equal to the sum of 0.50% plus the yield to maturity of the most recently issued U.S. Treasury securities having a maturity equal to the remaining average life of the 2026 Notes, or if there are no such U.S. Treasury securities, using such implied yield to maturity determined in accordance with the terms of the Note Purchase Agreement.

The 2026 Notes are general unsecured obligations of the Company that rank pari passu with all existing and future unsecured unsubordinated indebtedness issued by the Company, rank effectively junior to any of the Company’s secured indebtedness (including unsecured indebtedness that the Company later secures) to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness, and rank structurally junior to all existing and future indebtedness (including trade payables) incurred by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries, financing vehicles or similar facilities.

The Note Purchase Agreement contains other terms and conditions, including, without limitation, affirmative and negative covenants such as (i) information reporting, (ii) maintenance of the Company’s status as a BDC, (iii) minimum shareholders’ equity of 60% of the Company’s net asset value as of the year ended December 31, 2020 plus 50% of the net cash proceeds of the sale of certain equity interests by the Company after February 11, 2021, if any, (iv) a minimum asset coverage ratio of not less than 150%, (v) a minimum interest coverage ratio of 1.25 to 1.00 and (vi) an unencumbered asset coverage ratio of 1.25 to 1.00, provided that (a) first lien senior secured loans and cash represent more than 65% of the total value of unencumbered assets used by the Company for purposes of the ratio and (b) equity interests or structured products in the aggregate represent less than 15% of the total value of unencumbered assets used by the Company for purposes of the ratio. As of and for the three months ended June 30, 2022, the Company was in compliance with all covenants and reporting requirements.

The Note Purchase Agreement also contains a “most favored lender” provision in favor of the purchasers in respect of any new unsecured credit facilities, loans or indebtedness in excess of $25,000 incurred by the Company, which indebtedness contains a financial covenant not contained in, or more restrictive against the Company than those contained, in the Note Purchase Agreement. In addition, the Note Purchase Agreement contains customary events of default with customary cure and notice periods, including, without limitation, nonpayment, incorrect representation in any material respect, breach of covenant, cross-default under other indebtedness or derivative securities of the Company in an outstanding aggregate principal amount of at least $25,000, certain judgments and orders, and certain events of bankruptcy.

As of June 30, 2022, the aggregate principal amount of 2026 Notes outstanding was $125,000.

Through June 30, 2022, the Company incurred debt issuance costs of $2,669 in connection with issuing the 2026 Notes, which were recorded as a direct reduction to the outstanding balance of the 2026 Notes, which is included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2022 and will amortize to interest expense over the term of the 2026 Notes. At June 30, 2022, the unamortized portion of the debt issuance costs was $1,931.

For the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, for the six months ended June 30, 2022, for the period from February 11, 2021 through June 30, 2021 and for the period from February 11, 2021 through December 31, 2021, the components of interest expense, average borrowings, and weighted average interest rate for the 2026 Notes were as follows:

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2022			Three Months Ended June 30, 2021			Six Months Ended June 30, 2022			For the Period From February 11, 2021 Through June 30, 2021			For the Period From February 11, 2021 Through December 31, 2021
Stated interest expense	$	1,422		$	1,422		$	2,828		$	2,188		$	5,062
Amortization of deferred financing costs	133			132			264			204			473
Total interest expense	$	1,555		$	1,554		$	3,092		$	2,392		$	5,535
Weighted average interest rate(1)	4.50		%	4.50		%	4.50		%	4.50		%	4.50		%
Average borrowings	$	125,000		$	125,000		$	125,000		$	125,000		$	125,000

(1)Includes the stated interest expense on the 2026 Notes and is annualized for periods covering less than one year.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

UBS Facility

On May 19, 2017, the Company, through two newly-formed, wholly-owned, special-purpose financing subsidiaries, entered into a financing arrangement with UBS pursuant to which up to $125,000 was made available to the Company.

Pursuant to the financing arrangement, assets in the Company's portfolio may be contributed from time to time to Murray Hill Funding II through Murray Hill Funding, LLC, or Murray Hill Funding, each a newly-formed, wholly-owned, special-purpose financing subsidiary of the Company. On May 19, 2017, the Company contributed assets to Murray Hill Funding II. The assets held by Murray Hill Funding II secure the obligations of Murray Hill Funding II under Class A-1 Notes, or the Notes, issued by Murray Hill Funding II. Pursuant to an Indenture, dated May 19, 2017, between Murray Hill Funding II and U.S. Bank National Association, or U.S. Bank, as trustee, or the Indenture, the aggregate principal amount of Notes that may be issued by Murray Hill Funding II from time to time was $192,308. Murray Hill Funding purchased the Notes issued by Murray Hill Funding II at a purchase price equal to their par value. Murray Hill Funding makes capital contributions to Murray Hill Funding II to, among other things, maintain the value of the portfolio of assets held by Murray Hill Funding II.

Principal on the Notes will be due and payable on the stated maturity date of May 19, 2027. Pursuant to the Indenture, Murray Hill Funding II made certain representations and warranties and is required to comply with various covenants, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar transactions. The Indenture contains events of default customary for similar transactions, including, without limitation: (a) the failure to make principal payments on the Notes at their stated maturity or any earlier redemption date or to make interest payments on the Notes and such failure is not cured within three business days; (b) the failure to disburse amounts in accordance with the priority of payments and such failure is not cured within three business days; and (c) the occurrence of certain bankruptcy and insolvency events with respect to Murray Hill Funding II or Murray Hill Funding. As of and for the three months ended June 30, 2022, Murray Hill Funding II was in compliance with all covenants and reporting requirements.

Murray Hill Funding, in turn, entered into a repurchase transaction with UBS, pursuant to the terms of a Global Master Repurchase Agreement and the related Annex and Master Confirmation thereto, each dated May 19, 2017, or collectively, the UBS Facility. Pursuant to the UBS Facility, on May 19, 2017 and June 19, 2017, UBS purchased Notes held by Murray Hill Funding for an aggregate purchase price equal to 65% of the principal amount of Notes purchased. Subject to certain conditions, the maximum principal amount of Notes that may be purchased under the UBS Facility was $192,308. Accordingly, the aggregate maximum amount payable to Murray Hill Funding under the UBS Facility would not exceed $125,000. Murray Hill Funding was required to repurchase the Notes sold to UBS under the UBS Facility by no later than May 19, 2020. The repurchase price paid by Murray Hill Funding to UBS will be equal to the purchase price paid by UBS for the repurchased Notes (giving effect to any reductions resulting from voluntary partial prepayment(s)). The financing fee under the UBS Facility was equal to the three-month LIBOR plus a spread of up to 3.50% per year for the relevant period.

On December 1, 2017, Murray Hill Funding II amended and restated the Indenture, or the Amended Indenture, pursuant to which the aggregate principal amount of Notes that may be issued by Murray Hill Funding II was increased from $192,308 to $266,667. On December 1, 2017, Murray Hill Funding entered into a First Amended and Restated Master Confirmation to the Global Master Repurchase Agreement, or the Amended Master Confirmation, which sets forth the terms of the repurchase transaction between Murray Hill Funding and UBS under the UBS Facility. As part of the Amended Master Confirmation, on December 15, 2017 and April 2, 2018, UBS purchased the increased aggregate principal amount of Notes held by Murray Hill Funding for an aggregate purchase price equal to 75% of the principal amount of Notes issued. As a result of the Amended Master Confirmation, the aggregate maximum amount payable to Murray Hill Funding and made available to the Company under the UBS Facility was increased from $125,000 to $200,000. No other material terms of the UBS Facility were revised in connection with the amended UBS Facility, or the Amended UBS Facility.

On May 19, 2020, Murray Hill Funding entered into a Second Amended and Restated Master Confirmation to the Global Master Repurchase Agreement, or the Second Amended Master Confirmation, which extended the date that Murray Hill Funding will be required to repurchase the Notes sold to UBS under the Amended UBS Facility from May 19, 2020 to November 19, 2020, and increased the spread on the financing fee from 3.50% to 3.90% per year.

On May 19, 2020, Murray Hill Funding also repurchased Notes in the aggregate principal amount of $133,333 from UBS for an aggregate repurchase price of $100,000, which was then repaid by Murray Hill Funding II. The repurchase of the Notes on May 19, 2020 resulted in a repayment of one-half of the outstanding amount of borrowings under the Amended UBS Facility as of May 19, 2020. As of December 31, 2020, Notes remained outstanding in the aggregate principal amount of $133,333, which was purchased by Murray Hill Funding from Murray Hill Funding II and subsequently sold to UBS under the Amended UBS Facility for aggregate proceeds of $100,000.

On November 12, 2020, Murray Hill Funding entered into a Third Amended and Restated Master Confirmation to the Global Master Repurchase Agreement, or the Third Amended Master Confirmation, to further extend the date that Murray Hill Funding will be required to repurchase the Notes to December 18, 2020.

48

CĪON Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

On December 17, 2020, Murray Hill Funding entered into a Fourth Amended and Restated Master Confirmation to the Global Master Repurchase Agreement, or the Fourth Amended Master Confirmation, which further extended the date that Murray Hill Funding will be required to repurchase the Notes sold to UBS under the Amended UBS Facility from December 18, 2020 to November 19, 2023, and decreased the spread on the financing fee from 3.90% to 3.375% per year. No other material terms of the Amended UBS Facility were revised in connection with the Fourth Amended Master Confirmation.

On December 17, 2020, Murray Hill Funding also entered into a Revolving Credit Note Agreement, or the Revolving Note Agreement, with Murray Hill Funding II, UBS and U.S. Bank, as note agent and trustee, which provides for a revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $50,000, subject to compliance with a borrowing base. Murray Hill Funding II will issue Class A-R Notes, or the Class A-R Notes, in exchange for advances under the Revolving Note Agreement. Principal on the Class A-R Notes will be due and payable on the stated maturity date of May 19, 2027, which is the same stated maturity date as the Notes.

The Class A-R Notes will be issued pursuant to a Second Amended and Restated Indenture, dated December 17, 2020, between Murray Hill Funding II and U.S. Bank, as trustee, or the Second Amended Indenture. Under the Second Amended Indenture, the aggregate principal amount of Notes and Class A-R Notes that may be issued by Murray Hill Funding II from time to time is $150,000. Murray Hill Funding, in turn, entered into a repurchase transaction with UBS pursuant to the terms of the related Annex and Master Confirmation, dated December 17, 2020, to the Global Master Repurchase Agreement, dated May 19, 2017, related to the Class A-R Notes. Murray Hill Funding is required to repurchase the Class A-R Notes that will be sold to UBS by no later than November 19, 2023. The financing fee for the funded Class A-R Notes is equal to the three-month LIBOR plus a spread of 3.375% per year while the financing fee for the unfunded Class A-R Notes is equal to 0.75% per year.

Pursuant to the Amended UBS Facility, on July 1, 2021, December 14, 2021 and April 19, 2022, UBS purchased Class A-R Notes held by Murray Hill Funding for an aggregate purchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of Class A-R Notes purchased, which was $21,000, $25,000 and $17,500, respectively. On August 20, 2021, Murray Hill Funding repurchased Class A-R Notes in the aggregate principal amount of $21,000 from UBS for an aggregate repurchase price of $21,000, which was then repaid by Murray Hill Funding II. The repurchase of the A-R Notes on August 20, 2021 resulted in a repayment of $21,000 of the outstanding amount of borrowings under the Amended UBS Facility.

UBS may require Murray Hill Funding to post cash collateral if, without limitation, the sum of the market value of the portfolio of assets and the cash and eligible investments held by Murray Hill Funding II, together with any posted cash collateral, is less than the required margin amount under the Amended UBS Facility; provided, however, that Murray Hill Funding will not be required to post cash collateral with UBS until such market value has declined at least 10% from the initial market value of the portfolio assets.

The Company has no contractual obligation to post any such cash collateral or to make any payments to UBS on behalf of Murray Hill Funding. The Company may, but is not obligated to, increase its investment in Murray Hill Funding for the purpose of funding any cash collateral or payment obligations for which Murray Hill Funding becomes obligated in connection with the Amended UBS Facility. The Company’s exposure under the Amended UBS Facility is limited to the value of the Company’s investment in Murray Hill Funding.  

Pursuant to the Amended UBS Facility, Murray Hill Funding made certain representations and warranties and is required to comply with a borrowing base requirement, various covenants, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar transactions. The Amended UBS Facility contains events of default customary for similar financing transactions, including, without limitation: (a) failure to transfer the Notes to UBS on the applicable purchase date or repurchase the Notes from UBS on the applicable repurchase date; (b) failure to pay certain fees and make-whole amounts when due; (c) failure to post cash collateral as required; (d) the occurrence of insolvency events with respect to Murray Hill Funding; and (e) the admission by Murray Hill Funding of its inability to, or its intention not to, perform any of its obligations under the Amended UBS Facility. As of and for the three months ended June 30, 2022, Murray Hill Funding was in compliance with all covenants and reporting requirements.

Murray Hill Funding paid an upfront fee and incurred certain other customary costs and expenses totaling $2,637 in connection with obtaining the Amended UBS Facility, which were recorded as a direct reduction to the outstanding balance of the Amended UBS Facility, which is included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets and amortized to interest expense over the term of the Amended UBS Facility. At June 30, 2022, all upfront fees and other expenses were fully amortized.

As of June 30, 2022, Notes in the aggregate principal amount of $142,500 had been purchased by Murray Hill Funding from Murray Hill Funding II and subsequently sold to UBS under the Amended UBS Facility for aggregate proceeds of $142,500. The carrying amount outstanding under the Amended UBS Facility approximates its fair value. The Company funded each purchase of Notes by Murray Hill Funding through a capital contribution to Murray Hill Funding. As of June 30, 2022, the amount due at maturity under the Amended UBS Facility was $142,500. The Notes issued by Murray Hill Funding II and purchased by Murray Hill Funding eliminate in consolidation on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

As of June 30, 2022, the fair value of assets held by Murray Hill Funding II was $259,277.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 and the year ended December 31, 2021, the components of interest expense, average borrowings, and weighted average interest rate for the Amended UBS Facility were as follows:

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,						Year Ended December 31,
	2022			2021			2022			2021			2021
Stated interest expense	$	1,533		$	893		$	2,680		$	1,795		$	3,731
Non-usage fee	21			95			68			189			349
Total interest expense	$	1,554		$	988		$	2,748		$	1,984		$	4,080
Weighted average interest rate(1)	4.42		%	3.98		%	4.14		%	3.94		%	3.86		%
Average borrowings	$	139,038		$	100,000		$	132,058		$	100,000		$	104,110

(1)Includes the stated interest expense and non-usage fee on the unused portion of the Amended UBS Facility and is annualized for periods covering less than one year.

2022 More Term Loan

On April 27, 2022, the Company entered into an Unsecured Term Loan Facility Agreement, or the More Term Loan Agreement, with More Provident Funds and Pension Ltd., or More Provident, as lender, which provided for an unsecured term loan to the Company in an aggregate principal amount of $50,000, or the 2022 More Term Loan. On April 27, 2022, the Company drew down $50,000 of borrowings under the 2022 More Term Loan. After the deduction of fees and other financing expenses, the Company received net borrowings of approximately $49,000, which it used for working capital and other general corporate purposes.

Advances under the 2022 More Term Loan bear interest at a floating rate equal to the three-month SOFR, plus a credit spread of 3.50% per year and subject to a 1.0% SOFR floor, payable quarterly in arrears. Advances under the 2022 More Term Loan mature on April 27, 2027. The Company has the right to, at its option, prepay all or any portion of advances then outstanding together with a prepayment fee equal to the higher of (i) zero, or (ii) the discounted present value of all remaining interest payments that would have been paid by the Company through the maturity date with respect to the principal amount of such advance that is to be prepaid or becomes due and payable pursuant to the More Term Loan Agreement. The discounted present value portion of the prepayment fee is calculated by applying a discount rate on the same periodic basis as that on which interest on advances is payable equal to the three-month SOFR plus 2.00%.

Advances under the 2022 More Term Loan are general unsecured obligations of the Company that rank pari passu with all existing and future unsecured unsubordinated indebtedness issued by the Company, rank effectively junior to any of the Company’s secured indebtedness (including unsecured indebtedness that the Company later secures) to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness, and rank structurally junior to all existing and future indebtedness (including trade payables) incurred by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries, financing vehicles or similar facilities.

The More Term Loan Agreement contains other terms and conditions, including, without limitation, affirmative and negative covenants such as (i) information reporting, (ii) maintenance of the Company’s status as a BDC within the meaning of the 1940 Act, (iii) minimum shareholders’ equity of 60% of the Company’s net asset value as of the year ended December 31, 2021 plus 50% of the net cash proceeds of the sale of certain equity interests by the Company after April 27, 2022, if any, (iv) a minimum asset coverage ratio of not less than 150%, and (v) an unencumbered asset coverage ratio of 1.25 to 1.00, provided that (a) first lien senior secured loans and cash represent more than 65% of the total value of unencumbered assets used by the Company for purposes of the ratio and (b) equity interests or structured products in the aggregate represent less than 15% of the total value of unencumbered assets used by the Company for purposes of the ratio. In addition, the More Term Loan Agreement contains customary events of default with customary cure and notice periods, including, without limitation, nonpayment, incorrect representation in any material respect, breach of covenant, cross-default under other indebtedness or derivative securities of the Company in an outstanding aggregate principal amount of at least $25,000, certain judgments and orders, and certain events of bankruptcy. As of and for the three months ended June 30, 2022, the Company was in compliance with all covenants and reporting requirements.

Through June 30, 2022, the Company incurred debt issuance costs of $1,025 in connection with obtaining the 2022 More Term Loan, which were recorded as a direct reduction to the outstanding balance of the 2022 More Term Loan, which is included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2022 and will amortize to interest expense over the term of the 2022 More Term Loan. At June 30, 2022, the unamortized portion of the debt issuance costs was $988.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

For the period from April 27, 2022 through June 30, 2022, the components of interest expense, average borrowings, and weighted average interest rate for the 2022 More Term Loan were as follows:

	For the Period From April 27, 2022 Through June 30, 2022
Stated interest expense	$	410
Amortization of deferred financing costs	36
Total interest expense	$	446
Weighted average interest rate(1)	4.54		%
Average borrowings	$	50,000

(1) Includes the stated interest expense on the 2022 More Term Loan and is annualized for periods covering less than one year.

2021 More Term Loan

On April 14, 2021, the Company entered into an Unsecured Term Loan Facility Agreement, or the Term Loan Agreement, with More Provident Funds Ltd., or More, as lender. The Term Loan Agreement with More, or the 2021 More Term Loan, provided for an unsecured term loan to the Company in an aggregate principal amount of $30,000. On April 20, 2021, the Company drew down $30,000 of borrowings under the 2021 More Term Loan. After the deduction of fees and other financing expenses, the Company received net borrowings of approximately $29,000, which the Company used for working capital and other general corporate purposes.

Advances under the 2021 More Term Loan mature on September 30, 2024, and bear interest at a rate of 5.20% per year payable quarterly in arrears. The Company has the right to, at its option, prepay all or any portion of advances then outstanding together with a prepayment fee equal to the higher of (i) zero, or (ii) the discounted present value of all remaining interest payments that would have been paid by the Company through the maturity date with respect to the principal amount of such advance that is to be prepaid or becomes due and payable pursuant to the Term Loan Agreement. The discounted present value portion of the prepayment fee is calculated by applying a discount rate on the same periodic basis as that on which interest on advances is payable equal to the sum of 2.00% plus the yield to maturity of the most recently issued U.S. Treasury securities having a maturity equal to the remaining average life of the 2021 More Term Loan, or if there are no such U.S. Treasury securities, using such implied yield to maturity determined in accordance with the terms of the Term Loan Agreement.

Advances under the 2021 More Term Loan are general unsecured obligations of the Company that rank pari passu with all existing and future unsecured unsubordinated indebtedness issued by the Company, rank effectively junior to the Company's secured indebtedness (including unsecured indebtedness that the Company later secures) to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness, and rank structurally junior to all existing and future indebtedness (including trade payables) incurred by certain of the Company's subsidiaries, financing vehicles or similar facilities.

The Term Loan Agreement contains other terms and conditions, including, without limitation, affirmative and negative covenants such as (i) information reporting, (ii) maintenance of the Company's status as a BDC within the meaning of the 1940 Act, (iii) minimum shareholders’ equity of 60% of the Company’s net asset value as of the year ended December 31, 2020 plus 50% of the net cash proceeds of the sale of certain equity interests by the Company after April 14, 2021, if any, (iv) a minimum asset coverage ratio of not less than 150%, and (v) an unencumbered asset coverage ratio of 1.25 to 1.00, provided that (a) first lien senior secured loans and cash represent more than 65% of the total value of unencumbered assets used by the Company for purposes of the ratio and (b) equity interests or structured products in the aggregate represent less than 15% of the total value of unencumbered assets used by the Company for purposes of the ratio. In addition, the Term Loan Agreement contains customary events of default with customary cure and notice periods, including, without limitation, nonpayment, incorrect representation in any material respect, breach of covenant, cross default under other indebtedness or derivative securities of the Company in an outstanding aggregate principal amount of at least $25,000, certain judgments and orders, and certain events of bankruptcy. As of and for the three months ended June 30, 2022, the Company was in compliance with all covenants and reporting requirements.

Through June 30, 2022, the Company incurred debt issuance costs of $992 in connection with obtaining the 2021 More Term Loan, which were recorded as a direct reduction to the outstanding balance of the 2021 More Term Loan, which is included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2022 and will amortize to interest expense over the term of the 2021 More Term Loan. At June 30, 2022, the unamortized portion of the debt issuance costs was $641.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, for the period from April 14, 2021 through June 30, 2021 and for the period from April 14, 2021 through December 31, 2021, the components of interest expense, average borrowings, and weighted average interest rate for the 2021 More Term Loan were as follows:

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2022			For the Period From April 14, 2021 Through June 30, 2021			Six Months Ended June 30, 2022			For the Period From April 14, 2021 Through December 31, 2021
Stated interest expense	$	394		$	312		$	784		$	1,109
Amortization of deferred financing costs	72			63			143			208
Total interest expense	$	466		$	375		$	927		$	1,317
Weighted average interest rate(1)	5.20		%	5.20		%	5.20		%	5.20		%
Average borrowings	$	30,000		$	30,000		$	30,000		$	30,000

(1) Includes the stated interest expense on the 2021 More Term Loan and is annualized for periods covering less than one year.

Note 9. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following table presents fair value measurements of the Company’s portfolio investments as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, according to the fair value hierarchy: 

	June 30, 2022(1)								December 31, 2021(2)
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Senior secured first lien debt	$	—	$	—	$	1,660,828	$	1,660,828	$	—	$	—	$	1,526,989	$	1,526,989
Senior secured second lien debt	—		—		27,086		27,086		—		—		38,583		38,583
Collateralized securities and structured products - equity	—		—		1,602		1,602		—		—		2,998		2,998
Unsecured debt	—		—		27,994		27,994		—		—		26,616		26,616
Equity	2,841		—		42,885		45,726		3,404		—		37,736		41,140
Short term investments	14,345		—		—		14,345		87,917		—		—		87,917
Total Investments	$	17,186	$	—	$	1,760,395	$	1,777,581	$	91,321	$	—	$	1,632,922	$	1,724,243

(1)Excludes the Company's $27,871 investment in CION/EagleTree, which is measured at NAV.

(2)Excludes the Company's $29,796 investment in CION/EagleTree, which is measured at NAV.

The following tables provide a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for investments that use Level 3 inputs for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021:

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
	Senior Secured First Lien Debt		Senior Secured Second Lien Debt		Collateralized Securities and Structured Products - Equity		Unsecured Debt		Equity		Total
Beginning balance, March 31, 2022	$	1,597,364	$	36,875	$	2,632	$	27,280	$	42,405	$	1,706,556
Investments purchased(2)	175,707		1,836		—		650		1,008		179,201
Net realized (loss) gain	(34)		10		—		—		204		180
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation	(21,144)		3,021		(176)		61		(229)		(18,467)
Accretion of discount	2,131		344		—		3		—		2,478
Sales and principal repayments	(93,196)		(15,000)		(854)		—		(503)		(109,553)
Ending balance, June 30, 2022	$	1,660,828	$	27,086	$	1,602	$	27,994	$	42,885	$	1,760,395
Change in net unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments still held as of June 30, 2022(1)	$	(21,519)	$	525	$	(176)	$	61	$	(229)	$	(21,338)

(1)Included in net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments in the consolidated statements of operations.

(2)Investments purchased includes PIK interest.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
	Senior Secured First Lien Debt		Senior Secured Second Lien Debt		Collateralized Securities and Structured Products - Equity		Unsecured Debt		Equity		Total
Beginning balance, December 31, 2021	$	1,526,989	$	38,583	$	2,998	$	26,616	$	37,736	$	1,632,922
Investments purchased(2)	317,499		1,836		—		1,273		2,133		322,741
Net realized (loss) gain	(107)		14		—		—		204		111
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation	(34,050)		1,221		(352)		98		3,315		(29,768)
Accretion of discount	4,535		432		—		7		—		4,974
Sales and principal repayments	(154,038)		(15,000)		(1,044)		—		(503)		(170,585)
Ending balance, June 30, 2022	$	1,660,828	$	27,086	$	1,602	$	27,994	$	42,885	$	1,760,395
Change in net unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments still held as of June 30, 2022(1)	$	(34,992)	$	873	$	(352)	$	98	$	3,315	$	(31,058)

(1)Included in net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments in the consolidated statements of operations.

(2)Investments purchased includes PIK interest.

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
	Senior Secured First Lien Debt		Senior Secured Second Lien Debt		Collateralized Securities and Structured Products - Equity		Unsecured Debt		Equity		Total
Beginning balance, March 31, 2021	$	1,255,426	$	154,626	$	13,840	$	5,493	$	91,409	$	1,520,794
Investments purchased(2)(3)	224,407		614		—		—		2,843		227,864
Net realized (loss) gain	(341)		—		—		—		805		464
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)	4,756		(877)		920		11		3,362		8,172
Accretion of discount	2,555		174		—		4		—		2,733
Sales and principal repayments(3)	(79,579)		(12,827)		(665)		—		(6,062)		(99,133)
Ending balance, June 30, 2021	$	1,407,224	$	141,710	$	14,095	$	5,508	$	92,357	$	1,660,894
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments still held as of June 30, 2021(1)	$	6,482	$	(815)	$	920	$	11	$	4,076	$	10,674

(1)Included in net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments in the consolidated statements of operations.

(2)Investments purchased includes PIK interest.

(3)Includes non-cash restructured securities.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
	Senior Secured First Lien Debt		Senior Secured Second Lien Debt		Collateralized Securities and Structured Products - Equity		Unsecured Debt		Equity		Total
Beginning balance, December 31, 2020	$	1,223,268	$	151,506	$	12,131	$	5,464	$	75,913	$	1,468,282
Investments purchased(2)(3)	413,433		1,641		—		—		4,141		419,215
Net realized (loss) gain	(1,414)		—		—		—		805		(609)
Net change in unrealized appreciation	19,674		1,053		2,782		37		17,560		41,106
Accretion of discount	5,557		341		—		7		—		5,905
Sales and principal repayments(3)	(253,294)		(12,831)		(818)		—		(6,062)		(273,005)
Ending balance, June 30, 2021	$	1,407,224	$	141,710	$	14,095	$	5,508	$	92,357	$	1,660,894
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments still held as of June 30, 2021(1)	$	17,778	$	(218)	$	2,782	$	37	$	18,507	$	38,886

(1)Included in net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments in the consolidated statements of operations.

(2)Investments purchased includes PIK interest.

(3)Includes non-cash restructured securities.

Significant Unobservable Inputs

The valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used in recurring Level 3 fair value measurements of investments as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 were as follows:

	June 30, 2022
	Fair Value		Valuation Techniques/ Methodologies	Unobservable Inputs	Range			Weighted Average(1)
Senior secured first lien debt	$	1,510,246	Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rates	6.5%	—	31.0%	12.6%
	100,757		Broker Quotes	Broker Quotes	N/A			N/A
	18,504		Market Comparable Approach	EBITDA Multiple	4.75x	—	29.00x	28.46x
	17,245			Revenue Multiple	0.38x	—	1.60x	1.34x
	5,173			$ per kW	$142			N/A
	8,903		Other(2)	Other(2)	N/A			N/A
Senior secured second lien debt	27,086		Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rates	10.3%	—	20.5%	16.0%
Collateralized securities and structured products - equity	1,602		Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rates	19.0%			N/A
Unsecured debt	27,994		Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rates	13.4%	—	16.0%	14.0%
Equity	18,979		Market Comparable Approach	$ per kW	$387.5			N/A
	13,273			Revenue Multiple	0.13x	—	2.00x	0.96x
	9,370			EBITDA Multiple	3.75x	—	29.00x	9.98x
	1,169		Broker Quotes	Broker Quotes	N/A			N/A
	94		Options Pricing Model	Expected Volatility	61%	—	100%	99%
Total	$	1,760,395

(1)Weighted average amounts are based on the estimated fair values.

(2)Fair value is based on the expected outcome of proposed corporate transactions and/or other factors.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

	December 31, 2021
	Fair Value		Valuation Techniques/ Methodologies	Unobservable Inputs	Range			Weighted Average(1)
Senior secured first lien debt	$	1,292,635	Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rates	5.5%	—	24.7%	9.9%
	183,768		Broker Quotes	Broker Quotes	N/A			N/A
	27,557		Market Comparable Approach	EBITDA Multiple	3.50x	—	6.00x	4.98x
	6,327			Revenue Multiple	2.25x			N/A
	16,702		Other(2)	Other(2)	N/A			N/A
Senior secured second lien debt	24,408		Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rates	8.5%	—	18.6%	12.7%
	14,175		Broker Quotes	Broker Quotes	N/A			N/A
Collateralized securities and structured products - equity	2,998		Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rates	16.0%			N/A
Unsecured debt	26,616		Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rates	12.7%		16.2%	13.6%
Equity	17,596		Market Comparable Approach	EBITDA Multiple	3.25x	—	21.50x	9.88x
	15,127			$ per kW	$325			N/A
	4,032			Revenue Multiple	0.68x	—	2.00x	1.87x
	981		Options Pricing Model	Expected Volatility	73.0%	—	84.2%	73.0%
Total	$	1,632,922

(1)Weighted average amounts are based on the estimated fair values.

(2)Fair value is based on the expected outcome of proposed corporate transactions and/or other factors.

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s senior secured first lien debt, senior secured second lien debt, collateralized securities and structured products, unsecured debt and equity are discount rates, EBITDA multiples, revenue multiples, broker quotes and expected volatility. A significant increase or decrease in discount rates would result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement, respectively. A significant increase or decrease in the EBITDA multiples, revenue multiples, expected proceeds from proposed corporate transactions, broker quotes and expected volatility would result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement, respectively.

Note 10. General and Administrative Expense

General and administrative expense consisted of the following items for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 and the year ended December 31, 2021:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,				Year Ended December 31,
	2022		2021		2022		2021		2021
Professional fees	$	519	$	1,213	$	1,152	$	2,478	$	4,214
Dues and subscriptions	80		27		615		196		411
Transfer agent expense	303		253		594		675		1,290
Insurance expense	254		137		505		269		612
Valuation expense	212		269		391		521		904
Director fees and expenses	161		111		315		214		516
Accounting and administrative costs	145		175		302		412		759
Printing and marketing expense	28		355		33		399		990
Other expenses	10		23		27		77		109
Total general and administrative expense	$	1,712	$	2,563	$	3,934	$	5,241	$	9,805

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 11. Commitments and Contingencies

The Company entered into certain contracts with related and other parties that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not experienced claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and believes the risk of loss related to such indemnifications to be remote.

As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company’s unfunded commitments were as follows:

Unfunded Commitments	June 30, 2022(1)		December 31, 2021(1)
Cennox, Inc.	$	14,286	$	—
Service Compression, LLC	7,326		—
Critical Nurse Staffing, LLC	5,899		5,899
Instant Web, LLC	5,628		2,704
Thrill Holdings LLC	5,000		—
Novum Orthopedic Partners Management, LLC	4,891		—
Rogers Mechanical Contractors, LLC	4,808		4,808
Trademark Global, LLC	4,615		4,615
Mimeo.com, Inc.	4,000		5,000
Homer City Holdings LLC	4,000		—
American Health Staffing Group, Inc.	3,333		2,333
Molded Devices, Inc.	3,329		4,426
Tony's Finer Foods Enterprises, LLC	2,326		—
Moss Holding Company	2,232		2,232
HW Acquisition, LLC	2,200		2,933
Inotiv, Inc.	2,100		2,100
Foundation Consumer Healthcare, LLC	2,094		2,094
MacNeill Pride Group Corp.	2,017		—
NWN Parent Holdings LLC	1,800		1,380
RumbleOn, Inc.	1,775		6,000
Coyote Buyer, LLC	1,750		2,500
Sleep Opco, LLC	1,750		1,750
Extreme Reach, Inc.	1,744		1,744
Bradshaw International Parent Corp.	1,537		1,445
Optio Rx, LLC	1,530		—
Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc.	1,167		1,167
RA Outdoors, LLC	1,049		1,049
H.W. Lochner, Inc.	675		275
Invincible Boat Company LLC	559		798
BDS Solutions Intermediateco, LLC	474		—
American Teleconferencing Services, Ltd.	235		235
Genesis Healthcare, Inc.	—		35,000
West Dermatology Management Holdings, LLC	—		6,308
Williams Industrial Services Group, Inc.	—		5,000
American Media, Inc.	—		1,702
Marble Point Credit Management LLC	—		1,250
Appalachian Resource Company, LLC	—		500
Total	$	96,129	$	107,247

(1)Unless otherwise noted, the funding criteria for these unfunded commitments had not been met at the date indicated.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Unfunded commitments to provide funds to companies are not recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. Since these commitments may expire without being drawn upon, unfunded commitments do not necessarily represent future cash requirements or future earning assets for the Company. The Company intends to use cash on hand, short-term investments, proceeds from borrowings, and other liquid assets to fund these commitments should the need arise. For information on the companies to which the Company is committed to fund additional amounts as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, refer to the table above and the consolidated schedules of investments. As of August 4, 2022, the Company was committed, upon the satisfaction of certain conditions, to fund an additional $81,369.

The Company will fund its unfunded commitments from the same sources it uses to fund its investment commitments that are funded at the time they are made (i.e., advances from its financing arrangements and/or cash flows from operations). The Company will not fund its unfunded commitments from future net proceeds generated by securities offerings, if any. The Company follows a process to manage its liquidity and ensure that it has available capital to fund its unfunded commitments. Specifically, the Company prepares detailed analyses of the level of its unfunded commitments relative to its then available liquidity on a daily basis.  These analyses are reviewed and discussed on a weekly basis by the Company's executive officers and senior members of CIM (including members of the investment committee) and are updated on a “real time” basis in order to ensure that the Company has adequate liquidity to satisfy its unfunded commitments.

Note 12. Fee Income

Fee income consists of amendment fees, capital structuring and other fees, and administrative agent fees. The following table summarizes the Company’s fee income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 and the year ended December 31, 2021:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,				Year Ended December 31,
	2022		2021		2022		2021		2021
Capital structuring and other fees	$	1,992	$	790	$	3,014	$	1,084	$	4,973
Amendment fees	575		90		970		674		869
Administrative agent fees	—		—		25		55		85
Total	$	2,567	$	880	$	4,009	$	1,813	$	5,927

Administrative agent fees are recurring income as long as the Company remains the administrative agent for the related investment. Income from all other fees was non-recurring.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 13. Financial Highlights

The following is a schedule of financial highlights as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 and the year ended December 31, 2021:

	Six Months Ended June 30,						Year Ended December 31,
	2022			2021			2021
Per share data:(1)
Net asset value at beginning of period	$	16.34		$	15.50		$	15.50
Results of operations:
Net investment income	0.68			0.64			1.31
Net realized (loss) gain and net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments and (loss) gain on foreign currency(2)	(0.57)			0.73			0.79
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations(2)	0.11			1.37			2.10
Shareholder distributions:
Distributions from net investment income	(0.56)			(0.53)			(1.26)
Net decrease in net assets resulting from shareholders' distributions	(0.56)			(0.53)			(1.26)
Capital share transactions:
Issuance of common stock above net asset value(3)	—			—			—
Repurchases of common stock(4)	—			—			—
Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions	—			—			—
Net asset value at end of period	$	15.89		$	16.34		$	16.34
Shares of common stock outstanding at end of period(5)	56,958,440			56,648,478			56,958,440
Total investment return-net asset value(6)	1.87		%	9.00		%	14.43		%
Total investment return-market value(7)	(30.29)		%	—			3.87		%
Net assets at beginning of period	$	930,512		$	878,256		$	878,256
Net assets at end of period	$	905,238		$	925,880		$	930,512
Average net assets	$	926,144		$	903,354		$	918,824
Ratio/Supplemental data:
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets	4.19		%	4.02		%	8.09		%
Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets(8)	5.02		%	4.21		%	9.04		%
Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets	5.02		%	4.21		%	9.04		%
Portfolio turnover rate(9)	9.96		%	18.43		%	52.04		%
Total amount of senior securities outstanding	$	947,500		$	805,000		$	830,000
Asset coverage ratio(10)	1.96			2.15			2.12

(1)The per share data for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 and the year ended December 31, 2021 was derived by using the weighted average shares of common stock outstanding during each period. The share information utilized to determine per share data in this table has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the Reverse Stock Split discussed in Note 3.

(2)The amount shown for net realized (loss) gain and net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments is the balancing figure derived from the other figures in the schedule. The amount shown at this caption for a share outstanding throughout the period may not agree with the change in the aggregate gains and losses in portfolio securities for the period because of the timing of sales and repurchases of the Company’s shares in relation to fluctuating market values for the portfolio. As a result, net increase in net assets resulting from operations in this schedule may vary from the consolidated statements of operations.

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CĪON Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(3)The continuous issuance of shares of common stock may have caused an incremental increase in net asset value per share due to the sale of shares at the then prevailing public offering price and the receipt of net proceeds per share by the Company in excess of net asset value per share on each subscription closing date. The per share impact of the continuous issuance of shares of common stock was an increase to net asset value of less than $0.01 per share during the six months ended June 30, 2021 and the year ended December 31, 2021. The Company's follow-on continuous public offering ended on January 25, 2019.

(4)Repurchases of common stock may have caused an incremental decrease in net asset value per share due to the repurchase of shares at a price in excess of net asset value per share on each repurchase date. The per share impact of repurchases of common stock was a decrease to net asset value of less than $0.01 per share during the six months ended June 30, 2021 and the year ended December 31, 2021.

(5)Shares of common stock outstanding has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the Reverse Stock Split discussed in Note 3.

(6)Total investment return-net asset value is a measure of the change in total value for shareholders who held the Company’s common stock at the beginning and end of the period, including distributions paid or payable during the period. Total investment return-net asset value is based on (i) the beginning period net asset value per share on the first day of the period, (ii) the net asset value per share on the last day of the period of (A) one share plus (B) any fractional shares issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions, and (iii) the value of distributions payable, if any, on the last day of the period. The total investment return-net asset value calculation assumes that distributions are reinvested in accordance with the Company's distribution reinvestment plan then in effect as described in Note 5. The total investment return-net asset value does not consider the effect of the sales load from the sale of the Company’s common stock. The total investment return-net asset value includes the effect of the issuance of shares at a net offering price that is greater than net asset value per share, which causes an increase in net asset value per share. Total returns covering less than a full year are not annualized.

(7)Total investment return-market value for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was calculated by taking the change in the market price of the Company's common stock since the first day of the period, and including the impact of distributions reinvested in accordance with the Company’s New DRP. Total investment return-market value does not consider the effect of any sales commissions or charges that may be incurred in connection with the sale of shares of the Company’s common stock. The historical calculation of total investment return-market value in the table should not be considered a representation of the Company’s future total return based on market value, which may be greater or less than the return shown in the table due to a number of factors, including the Company’s ability or inability to make investments in companies that meet its investment criteria, the interest rates payable on the debt securities the Company acquires, the level of the Company’s expenses, variations in and the timing of the recognition of realized and unrealized gains or losses, the degree to which the Company encounters competition in its markets, general economic conditions and fluctuations in per share market value. As a result of these factors, results for any previous period should not be relied upon as being indicative of performance in future periods.

(8)Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets does not include expense support provided by CIM, if any.

(9)Portfolio turnover rate is calculated using the lesser of year-to-date sales or purchases over the average of the invested assets at fair value, excluding short term investments, and is not annualized.

(10)Asset coverage ratio is equal to (i) the sum of (a) net assets at the end of the period and (b) total senior securities outstanding at the end of the period (excluding unfunded commitments), divided by (ii) total senior securities outstanding at the end of the period.

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

As used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, “we,” “us,” “our” or similar terms include CĪON Investment Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries. In addition, the term "portfolio companies" refers to companies in which we have invested, either directly or indirectly through our consolidated subsidiaries.

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. In addition to historical information, the following discussion and other parts of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contain forward-looking information that involves risks and uncertainties. Amounts and percentages presented herein may have been rounded for presentation and all dollar amounts, excluding share and per share amounts, are presented in thousands unless otherwise noted. In addition, all share and per share amounts have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the Reverse Stock Split discussed below and in Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

Forward-Looking Statements

Some of the statements within 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 involve numerous risks and uncertainties, including statements as to:

•our future operating results;

•our business prospects and the prospects of our portfolio companies, including our and their ability to achieve our respective objectives as a result of COVID-19, inflation and supply-chain disruptions;

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

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

•our current and expected financings and investments;

•the adequacy of our cash resources, financing sources and working capital;

•the use of borrowed money to finance a portion of our investments;

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

•our contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties;

•the actual and potential conflicts of interest with CIM and its affiliates;

•the ability of CIM's investment professionals to locate suitable investments for us and the ability of CIM to monitor and administer our investments;

•the ability of CIM and its affiliates to attract and retain highly talented professionals;

•the dependence of our future success on the general economy and its impact on the industries in which we invest, including COVID-19, inflation and supply-chain disruptions and the related economic disruptions caused thereby;

•the effects of a changing interest rate environment;

•our ability to source favorable private investments;

•our tax status;

•the effect of changes to tax legislation and our tax position;

•the tax status of the companies in which we invest; and

•the timing and amount of distributions and dividends from the companies in which we invest.

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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 Item 1A of Part II of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include: 

•changes in the economy;

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

•future changes in laws or regulations and conditions in our operating areas;

•the price at which shares of our common stock may trade on and volume fluctuations in the NYSE; and

•the costs associated with being a publicly traded company.

We have based the forward-looking statements on information available to us on the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Except as required by the federal securities laws, 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 review any additional disclosures that we may make directly to you or through reports that we in the future may file with the SEC, including annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. The forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are excluded from the safe harbor protection provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Overview

We were incorporated under the general corporation laws of the State of Maryland on August 9, 2011 and commenced operations on December 17, 2012 upon raising proceeds of $2,500 from persons not affiliated with us, CIM or its affiliates. We are an externally managed, non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a BDC under the 1940 Act. We elected to be treated for federal income tax purposes as a RIC, as defined under Subchapter M of the Code.

Our investment objective is to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation for investors. Our portfolio is comprised primarily of investments in senior secured debt, including first lien loans, second lien loans and unitranche loans, and, to a lesser extent, collateralized securities, structured products and other similar securities, unsecured debt, and equity, of private and thinly-traded U.S. middle-market companies. In connection with our debt investments, we may receive equity interests such as warrants or options as additional consideration. We may also purchase equity interests in the form of common or preferred stock in our target companies, either in conjunction with one of our debt investments or through a co-investment with a financial sponsor.

On October 5, 2021, shares of our common stock began trading on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “CION”. The Listing accomplished our goal of providing our shareholders with greatly enhanced liquidity.

We are managed by CIM, our affiliate and a registered investment adviser. Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with us, CIM oversees the management of our activities and is responsible for making investment decisions for our portfolio. On April 5, 2021, our board of directors, including a majority of directors who are not interested persons, approved the amended and restated investment advisory agreement with CIM for a period of twenty four months, which was subsequently approved by shareholders on August 9, 2021 (as described in further detail below). We and CIM previously engaged AIM to act as our investment sub-adviser.

On July 11, 2017, the members of CIM entered into the Third Amended CIM LLC Agreement for the purpose of creating a joint venture between AIM and CIG. Under the Third Amended CIM LLC Agreement, AIM became a member of CIM and was issued a newly-created class of membership interests in CIM pursuant to which AIM, among other things, shares in the profits, losses, distributions and expenses of CIM with the other members in accordance with the terms of the Third Amended CIM LLC Agreement, which results in CIG and AIM each owning a 50% economic interest in CIM.

On July 10, 2017, our independent directors unanimously approved the termination of the investment sub-advisory agreement with AIM, effective as of July 11, 2017, as part of the new and ongoing relationship among us, CIM and AIM. Although the investment sub-advisory agreement and AIM's engagement as our investment sub-adviser were terminated, AIM continues to perform certain services for CIM and us. AIM is not paid a separate fee in exchange for such services, but is entitled to receive distributions as a member of CIM as described above.

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On December 4, 2017, the members of CIM entered into the Fourth Amended CIM LLC Agreement under which AIM performs certain services for CIM, which include, among other services, providing (a) trade and settlement support; (b) portfolio and cash reconciliation; (c) market pipeline information regarding syndicated deals, in each case, as reasonably requested by CIM; and (d) monthly valuation reports and support for all broker-quoted investments. AIM may also, from time to time, provide us with access to potential investment opportunities made available on Apollo's credit platform on a similar basis as other third-party market participants. All of our investment decisions are the sole responsibility of, and are made at the sole discretion of, CIM's investment committee, which consists entirely of CIG personnel.

The amended and restated investment advisory agreement was approved by shareholders on August 9, 2021 at our reconvened 2021 annual meeting of shareholders. As a result, on August 10, 2021, we and CIM entered into the amended and restated investment advisory agreement in order to implement the change to the calculation of the subordinated incentive fee payable from us to CIM that expresses the hurdle rate required for CIM to earn, and be paid, the incentive fee as a percentage of our net assets rather than adjusted capital.

Upon the occurrence of the Listing on October 5, 2021, we and CIM entered into the second amended and restated investment advisory agreement in order to implement the changes to the advisory fees payable from us to CIM that (i) reduced the annual base management fee, (ii) amended the structure of the subordinated incentive fee on income payable from us to CIM and reduced the hurdle and incentive fee rates, and (iii) reduced the incentive fee on capital gains payable from us to CIM (as described in further detail in Notes 2 and 4 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report). Also, a complete description of the second amended and restated investment advisory agreement is set forth in Proposal No. 3 in our definitive proxy statement filed on May 13, 2021.

On September 21, 2021, we effected a two to one reverse split of our shares of common stock under which every two shares of our common stock issued and outstanding were automatically combined into one share of our common stock, with the number of issued and outstanding shares reduced from 113,916,869 to 56,958,440. The Reverse Stock Split Amendment also provided that there was no change in the par value of $0.001 per share as a result of the Reverse Stock Split. The Reverse Stock Split did not modify the rights or preferences of our common stock.

We seek to meet our investment objective by utilizing the experienced management team of CIM, which includes its access to the relationships and human capital of its affiliates in sourcing, evaluating and structuring transactions, as well as monitoring and servicing our investments. We focus primarily on the senior secured debt of private and thinly-traded U.S. middle-market companies, which we define as companies that generally possess annual EBITDA of $75 million or less, with experienced management teams, significant free cash flow, strong competitive positions and potential for growth.

Revenue

We primarily generate revenue in the form of interest income on the debt securities that we hold and capital gains on debt or other equity interests that we acquire in portfolio companies. The majority of our senior debt investments bear interest at a floating rate. Interest on debt securities is generally payable quarterly or monthly. In some cases, some of our investments may provide for deferred interest payments or PIK interest. The principal amount of the debt securities and any accrued, but unpaid, interest generally will become due at the maturity date. In addition, we may generate revenue in the form of commitment and capital structuring fees, monitoring fees, fees for providing managerial assistance and possibly consulting fees and performance-based fees. Any such fees generated in connection with our investments will be recognized when earned.

Operating Expenses

Our primary operating expenses are the payment of management fees and subordinated incentive fees on income under the investment advisory agreement and interest expense on our financing arrangements. Our investment advisory fees compensate CIM for its work in identifying, evaluating, negotiating, executing, monitoring and servicing our investments. We bear all other expenses of our operations and transactions.

Recent Developments

Share Repurchase Policy

On June 24, 2022, our board of directors, including the independent directors, increased the amount of shares of our common stock that may be repurchased under our existing share repurchase policy by $10 million to up to an aggregate of $60 million. Additionally, we expect to enter into a trading plan adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act to facilitate repurchases under the share repurchase policy during our first available trading window after the filing of this report.

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Under the share repurchase policy, we expect to purchase shares of our common stock through various means such as open market transactions, including block purchases, and privately negotiated transactions. The number of shares repurchased and the timing, manner, price and amount of any repurchases will be determined at our discretion. Factors are expected to include, but are not limited to, share price, trading volume and general market conditions, along with our general business conditions. The share repurchase policy may be suspended or discontinued at any time and does not obligate us to acquire any specific number of shares of our common stock.

The 10b5-1 trading plan will be entered into by us and adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act based in part on historical trading data with respect to our shares. The 10b5-1 trading plan would permit common stock to be repurchased at a time that we might otherwise be precluded from doing so under insider trading laws or self-imposed trading restrictions. The 10b5-1 trading plan will be administered by an independent broker and will be subject to price, market volume and timing restrictions.

Portfolio Investment Activity for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 and the Year Ended December 31, 2021

The following table summarizes our investment activity, excluding short term investments and PIK securities, for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 and the year ended December 31, 2021:

	Three Months Ended June 30,		Year Ended December 31,
Net Investment Activity	2022			2021		2021
Purchases and drawdowns
Senior secured first lien debt	$	170,379		$	221,361	$	868,031
Senior secured second lien debt	1,836			—		—
Unsecured debt	—			—		20,000
Equity	1,009			737		32,008
Sales and principal repayments	(109,553)			(96,828)		(827,958)
Net portfolio activity	$	63,671		$	125,270	$	92,081

The following tables summarize the composition of our investment portfolio at amortized cost and fair value as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:

	June 30, 2022
	Investments Cost(1)		Investments Fair Value		Percentage of Investment Portfolio
Senior secured first lien debt	$	1,732,780	$	1,660,828	92.7	%
Senior secured second lien debt	42,737		27,086		1.5	%
Collateralized securities and structured products - equity	2,841		1,602		0.1	%
Unsecured debt	28,057		27,994		1.6	%
Equity	55,213		73,597		4.1	%
Subtotal/total percentage	1,861,628		1,791,107		100.0	%
Short term investments(2)	14,345		14,345
Total investments	$	1,875,973	$	1,805,452
Number of portfolio companies					121
Average annual EBITDA of portfolio companies			$49.6 million
Median annual EBITDA of portfolio companies					$33.7 million
Purchased at a weighted average price of par					97.99	%
Gross annual portfolio yield based upon the purchase price(3)					8.90	%

(1)Represents amortized cost for debt investments and cost for equity investments. Amortized cost represents the original cost adjusted for the amortization of premiums and/or accretion of discounts, as applicable, on our investments.

(2)Short term investments represent an investment in a fund that invests in highly liquid investments with average original maturity dates of three months or less.

(3)The gross annual portfolio yield does not represent and may be higher than an actual investment return to shareholders because it excludes our expenses and all sales commissions and dealer manager fees and does not consider the cost of leverage.

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	December 31, 2021
	Investments Cost(1)		Investments Fair Value		Percentage of Investment Portfolio
Senior secured first lien debt	$	1,564,891	$	1,526,989	91.6	%
Senior secured second lien debt	55,455		38,583		2.3	%
Collateralized securities and structured products - equity	3,885		2,998		0.2	%
Unsecured debt	26,777		26,616		1.6	%
Equity	53,379		70,936		4.3	%
Subtotal/total percentage	1,704,387		1,666,122		100.0	%
Short term investments(2)	87,917		87,917
Total investments	$	1,792,304	$	1,754,039
Number of portfolio companies					113
Average annual EBITDA of portfolio companies			$50.4 million
Median annual EBITDA of portfolio companies			$36.3 million
Purchased at a weighted average price of par					98.13	%
Gross annual portfolio yield based upon the purchase price(3)					8.62	%

(1)Represents amortized cost for debt investments and cost for equity investments. Amortized cost represents the original cost adjusted for the amortization of premiums and/or accretion of discounts, as applicable, on our investments.

(2)Short term investments represent an investment in a fund that invests in highly liquid investments with average original maturity dates of three months or less.

(3)The gross annual portfolio yield does not represent and may be higher than an actual investment return to shareholders because it excludes our expenses and all sales commissions and dealer manager fees and does not consider the cost of leverage.

The following table summarizes the composition of our investment portfolio by the type of interest rate as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, excluding short term investments of $14,345 and $87,917, respectively:

	June 30, 2022						December 31, 2021
Interest Rate Allocation	Investments Cost		Investments Fair Value		Percentage of Investment Portfolio		Investments Cost		Investments Fair Value		Percentage of Investment Portfolio
Floating interest rate investments	$	1,603,065	$	1,521,137	84.9	%	$	1,454,429	$	1,403,097	84.2	%
Fixed interest rate investments	184,462		179,133		10.0	%	176,326		172,162		10.3	%
Non-income producing investments	51,661		70,562		4.0	%	49,845		67,532		4.1	%
Other income producing investments	22,440		20,275		1.1	%	23,787		23,331		1.4	%
Total investments	$	1,861,628	$	1,791,107	100.0	%	$	1,704,387	$	1,666,122	100.0	%

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The following table shows the composition of our investment portfolio by industry classification and the percentage, by fair value, of the total assets in such industries as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:

	June 30, 2022				December 31, 2021
Industry Classification	Investments Fair Value		Percentage of Investment Portfolio		Investments Fair Value		Percentage of Investment Portfolio
Services: Business	$	355,881	19.9	%	$	240,316	14.4	%
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	228,630		12.8	%	250,049		15.0	%
Media: Diversified & Production	147,620		8.2	%	139,399		8.4	%
Services: Consumer	135,972		7.6	%	119,365		7.2	%
Diversified Financials	99,465		5.6	%	101,032		6.1	%
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	86,531		4.8	%	109,860		6.6	%
Retail	83,579		4.7	%	56,726		3.4	%
High Tech Industries	82,547		4.6	%	65,544		3.9	%
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	78,936		4.4	%	94,610		5.7	%
Energy: Oil & Gas	60,937		3.4	%	32,164		1.9	%
Capital Equipment	59,982		3.3	%	82,795		5.0	%
Consumer Goods: Durable	58,203		3.2	%	58,124		3.5	%
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure	52,426		2.9	%	50,855		3.0	%
Beverage, Food & Tobacco	45,822		2.6	%	49,054		2.9	%
Aerospace & Defense	38,531		2.2	%	38,279		2.3	%
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	38,378		2.1	%	40,634		2.4	%
Construction & Building	37,645		2.1	%	27,585		1.7	%
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable	34,660		1.9	%	45,682		2.7	%
Telecommunications	20,066		1.1	%	24,649		1.5	%
Automotive	17,147		1.0	%	14,367		0.9	%
Metals & Mining	15,775		0.9	%	10,927		0.7	%
Transportation: Cargo	12,374		0.7	%	14,106		0.8	%
Subtotal/total percentage	1,791,107		100.0	%	1,666,122		100.0	%
Short term investments	14,345				87,917
Total investments	$	1,805,452			$	1,754,039

Our investment portfolio may contain senior secured investments that are in the form of lines of credit, delayed draw term loans, revolving credit facilities, or unfunded commitments, which may require us to provide funding when requested in accordance with the terms of the underlying agreements. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, our unfunded commitments amounted to $96,129 and $107,247, respectively. As of August 4, 2022, our unfunded commitments amounted to $81,369. Since these commitments may expire without being drawn upon, unfunded commitments do not necessarily represent future cash requirements or future earning assets for us. Refer to the section “Commitments and Contingencies” for further details on our unfunded commitments.

Investment Portfolio Asset Quality

CIM uses an investment rating system to characterize and monitor our expected level of returns on each investment in our portfolio. These ratings are just one of several factors that CIM uses to monitor our portfolio, are not in and of themselves determinative of fair value or revenue recognition and are presented for indicative purposes. CIM rates the credit risk of all investments on a scale of 1 to 5 no less frequently than quarterly. This system is intended primarily to reflect the underlying risk of a portfolio investment relative to our initial cost basis in respect of such portfolio investment (i.e., at the time of acquisition), although it may also take into account under certain circumstances the performance of the portfolio company’s business, the collateral coverage of the investment and other relevant factors.

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The following is a description of the conditions associated with each investment rating used in this ratings system:

Investment Rating	Description
1	Indicates the least amount of risk to our initial cost basis. The trends and risk factors for this investment since origination or acquisition are generally favorable, which may include the performance of the portfolio company or a potential exit.
2	Indicates a level of risk to our initial cost basis that is similar to the risk to our initial cost basis at the time of origination or acquisition. This portfolio company is generally performing in accordance with our analysis of its business and the full return of principal and interest or dividend is expected.
3	Indicates that the risk to our ability to recoup the cost of such investment has increased since origination or acquisition, but full return of principal and interest or dividend is expected. A portfolio company with an investment rating of 3 requires closer monitoring.
4	Indicates that the risk to our ability to recoup the cost of such investment has increased significantly since origination or acquisition, including as a result of factors such as declining performance and noncompliance with debt covenants, and we expect some loss of interest, dividend or capital appreciation, but still expect an overall positive internal rate of return on the investment.
5	Indicates that the risk to our ability to recoup the cost of such investment has increased materially since origination or acquisition and the portfolio company likely has materially declining performance. Loss of interest or dividend and some loss of principal investment is expected, which would result in an overall negative internal rate of return on the investment.

For investments rated 3, 4, or 5, CIM enhances its level of scrutiny over the monitoring of such portfolio company.

The following table summarizes the composition of our investment portfolio based on the 1 to 5 investment rating scale at fair value as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, excluding short term investments of $14,345 and $87,917, respectively:    

	June 30, 2022				December 31, 2021
Investment Rating	Investments Fair Value		Percentage of Investment Portfolio		Investments Fair Value		Percentage of Investment Portfolio
1	$	130,882	7.3	%	$	47,221	2.8	%
2	1,482,352		82.8	%	1,373,509		82.5	%
3	150,849		8.4	%	233,223		14.0	%
4	26,595		1.5	%	8,201		0.5	%
5	429		—		3,968		0.2	%
	$	1,791,107	100.0	%	$	1,666,122	100.0	%

The amount of the investment portfolio in each rating category may vary substantially from period to period resulting primarily from changes in the composition of such portfolio as a result of new investment, repayment and exit activities. In addition, changes in the rating of investments may be made to reflect our expectation of performance and changes in investment values.

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Current Investment Portfolio

The following table summarizes the composition of our investment portfolio at fair value as of August 4, 2022:

	Investments Fair Value		Percentage of Investment Portfolio
Senior secured first lien debt	$	1,549,613	91.8	%
Senior secured second lien debt	27,091		1.6	%
Collateralized securities and structured products - equity	1,526		0.1	%
Unsecured debt	27,994		1.6	%
Equity	82,380		4.9	%
Subtotal/total percentage	1,688,604		100.0	%
Short term investments(2)	32,832
Total investments	$	1,721,436
Number of portfolio companies			114
Average annual EBITDA of portfolio companies	$50.7 million
Median annual EBITDA of portfolio companies	$36.3 million
Purchased at a weighted average price of par			97.96	%
Gross annual portfolio yield based upon the purchase price(2)			9.46	%

(1)Short term investments represent an investment in a fund that invests in highly liquid investments with average original maturity dates of three months or less.

(2)The gross annual portfolio yield does not represent and may be higher than an actual investment return to shareholders because it excludes our expenses and all sales commissions and dealer manager fees and does not consider the cost of leverage.

Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021

Our results of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:

	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2022		2021
Investment income	$	43,552	$	38,021
Operating expenses and income taxes	24,264		19,335
Net investment income after taxes	19,288		18,686
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency	180		441
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments	(20,734)		8,842
Net (decrease) increase in net assets resulting from operations	$	(1,266)	$	27,969

Investment Income

For the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, we generated investment income of $43,552 and $38,021, respectively, consisting primarily of interest income on investments in senior secured debt, collateralized securities and structured products, and unsecured debt of 113 and 123 portfolio companies held during each respective period. Our average investment portfolio size, excluding our short term investments, increased $160,519, from $1,604,801 for the three months ended June 30, 2021 to $1,765,321 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. In addition, LIBOR and SOFR rates were higher during the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2021.

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Operating Expenses and Income Taxes

The composition of our operating expenses and income taxes for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 was as follows:

	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2022		2021
Management fees	$	6,839	$	8,243
Administrative services expense	781		697
Subordinated incentive fee on income	4,091		—
General and administrative	1,712		2,563
Interest expense	10,841		7,828
Income tax expense, including excise tax	—		4
Total operating expenses and income taxes	$	24,264	$	19,335

The increase in subordinated incentive fee on income was primarily the result of entering into (i) the amended and restated investment advisory agreement in August 2021, which changed the calculation of the subordinated incentive fee to express the hurdle rate required for CIM to earn, and be paid, the incentive fee as a percentage of our net assets rather than adjusted capital, and (ii) the second amended and restated investment advisory agreement in October 2021, which reduced the hurdle rate applicable to the subordinated incentive fee. The increase in interest expense was primarily the result of (a) higher average borrowings under our financing arrangements during the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2021, and (b) higher LIBOR and SOFR rates during the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease in management fees was also primarily due to entering into the second amended and restated investment advisory agreement in October 2021, which among other things reduced the annual rate from 2.0% to 1.5%.

The composition of our general and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 was as follows:

	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2022		2021
Professional fees	$	519	$	1,213
Transfer agent expense	303		253
Insurance expense	254		137
Valuation expense	212		269
Director fees and expenses	161		111
Accounting and administrative costs	145		175
Dues and subscriptions	80		27
Printing and marketing expense	28		355
Other expenses	10		23
Total general and administrative expense	$	1,712	$	2,563

Net Investment Income After Taxes

Our net investment income after taxes totaled $19,288 and $18,686 for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The increase in our investment income during the three months ended June 30, 2022 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2021 was partially offset by an increase in our operating expenses during the same period, which was driven primarily by increases in the subordinated incentive fee on income and interest expense.

Net Realized Gain on Investments and Foreign Currency

Our net realized gain on investments and foreign currency totaled $180 and $441 for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, which was driven primarily by less sale activity during the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2021.

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Net Change in Unrealized (Depreciation) Appreciation on Investments

The net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on our investments totaled $(20,734) and $8,842 for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. This change was driven primarily by widening credit spreads and decreased multiples in equity markets as well as the underperformance of certain portfolio companies during the three months ended June 30, 2022 that negatively impacted the fair value of certain of our investments, as compared to tightening credit spreads and increased multiples in equity markets during the three months ended June 30, 2021 that positively impacted the fair value of certain of our investments.

Net (Decrease) Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

For the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, we recorded a net (decrease) increase in net assets resulting from operations of $(1,266) and $27,969, respectively, as a result of our operating activity for the respective periods.

Results of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021

Our results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2022		2021
Investment income	$	85,235	$	74,324
Operating expenses and income taxes	46,464		38,039
Net investment income after taxes	38,771		36,285
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency	111		(3,687)
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments	(32,259)		45,085
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	$	6,623	$	77,683

Investment Income

For the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, we generated investment income of $85,235 and $74,324, respectively, consisting primarily of interest income on investments in senior secured debt, collateralized securities and structured products, and unsecured debt of 119 and 127 portfolio companies held during each respective period. Our average investment portfolio size, excluding our short term investments, increased $142,951, from $1,585,664 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 to $1,728,615 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Additionally, the increase in LIBOR rates during the six months ended June 30, 2022 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021 also contributed to the increase in interest income generated on our investments.

Operating Expenses and Income Taxes

The composition of our operating expenses and income taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 was as follows:

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2022		2021
Management fees	$	13,494	$	16,026
Administrative services expense	1,501		1,381
Subordinated incentive fee on income	8,224		—
General and administrative	3,934		5,241
Interest expense	19,300		15,376
Income tax expense, including excise tax	11		15
Total operating expenses and income taxes	$	46,464	$	38,039

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The increase in subordinated incentive fee on income was primarily the result of entering into (i) the amended and restated investment advisory agreement in August 2021, which changed the calculation of the subordinated incentive fee to express the hurdle rate required for CIM to earn, and be paid, the incentive fee as a percentage of our net assets rather than adjusted capital, and (ii) the second amended and restated investment advisory agreement in October 2021, which reduced the hurdle rate applicable to the subordinated incentive fee. The increase in interest expense was primarily the result of (a) higher average borrowings under our financing arrangements during the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021, and (b) higher LIBOR rates during the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease in management fees was also primarily due to entering into the second amended and restated investment advisory agreement in October 2021, which among other things reduced the annual rate from 2.0% to 1.5%.

The composition of our general and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 was as follows:

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2022		2021
Professional fees	$	1,152	$	2,478
Dues and subscriptions	615		196
Transfer agent expense	594		675
Insurance expense	505		269
Valuation expense	391		521
Director fees and expenses	315		214
Accounting and administrative costs	302		412
Printing and marketing expense	33		399
Other expenses	27		77
Total general and administrative expense	$	3,934	$	5,241

The decrease in general and administrative expenses was primarily the result of (i) higher professional fees incurred during the six months ended June 30, 2021 associated with the listing of our shares on the NYSE with no comparable listing-related fees during the six months ended June 30, 2022, and (ii) higher printing and marketing expense incurred during the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2022 associated with shareholder proxy solicitation costs.

Net Investment Income After Taxes

Our net investment income after taxes totaled $85,235 and $74,324 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The increase in our investment income during the six months ended June 30, 2022 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021 was partially offset by an increase in our operating expenses during the same period, which was driven primarily by increases in the subordinated incentive fee on income and interest expense.

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency

Our net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency totaled $111 and $(3,687) for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, which were driven primarily by losses realized on the exit of certain investments during the six months ended June 30, 2021.

Net Change in Unrealized (Depreciation) Appreciation on Investments

The net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on our investments totaled $(32,259) and $45,085 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. This change was driven primarily by widening credit spreads and decreased multiples in equity markets during the six months ended June 30, 2022 that negatively impacted the fair value of certain of our investments, as compared to tightening credit spreads and increased multiples in equity markets during the six months ended June 30, 2021 that positively impacted the fair value of certain of our investments.

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

For the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, we recorded a net increase in net assets resulting from operations of $6,623 and $77,683, respectively, as a result of our operating activity for the respective periods.

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Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources

We generate cash primarily from cash flows from interest, fees and dividends earned from our investments as well as principal repayments and proceeds from sales of our investments. We also employ leverage to seek to enhance our returns as market conditions permit and at the discretion of CIM and pursuant to the 1940 Act. On March 23, 2018, an amendment to Section 61(a) of the 1940 Act was signed into law to permit BDCs to reduce the minimum “asset coverage” ratio from 200% to 150% and, as a result, to potentially increase the ratio of a BDC’s debt to equity from a maximum of 1-to-1 to a maximum of 2-to-1, so long as certain approval and disclosure requirements are satisfied. At our Special Meeting of Shareholders on December 30, 2021, shareholders approved a proposal to reduce our asset coverage ratio to 150%. As a result, commencing on December 31, 2021, we are required to maintain asset coverage for our senior securities of 150% (i.e., $2 of debt outstanding for each $1 of equity) rather than 200% (i.e., $1 of debt outstanding for each $1 of equity), which allows us to increase the maximum amount of leverage that we are permitted to incur.

On July 30, 2021, our board of directors, including the independent directors, determined to suspend our pre-Listing share repurchase program commencing with the third quarter of 2021 in anticipation of the Listing. The pre-Listing share repurchase program terminated upon the Listing on October 5, 2021.

On August 9, 2021, our shareholders approved a proposal that authorized us to issue shares of our common stock at prices below the then current NAV per share of our common stock in one or more offerings for a 12-month period following such shareholder approval, which authorization expired on August 9, 2022. We did not issue any such shares through the expiration date. We are currently seeking approval from our shareholders to again authorize us to issue shares below the then current NAV per share in one or more offerings for an additional 12-month period following such shareholder approval. There can be no assurance that such approval will be received from our shareholders.

On September 15, 2021, our co-chief executive officers changed the timing of declaring and paying regular distributions to shareholders from monthly to quarterly commencing with the fourth quarter of 2021. On August 9, 2022, our co-chief executive officers declared a regular quarterly distribution of $0.31 per share for the third quarter of 2022 payable on September 8, 2022 to shareholders of record as of September 1, 2022. We intend to make distributions in an amount sufficient to maintain RIC status each year and to avoid any federal income taxes on income. Therefore, subject to applicable legal restrictions and the sole discretion of our board of directors, we intend to authorize, declare, and pay regular distributions on a quarterly basis. Regular and special distributions in respect of future periods will be evaluated by management and our board of directors based on circumstances and expectations existing at the time of consideration. For an additional discussion of our RIC status and distributions, refer to Note 2 and Note 5, respectively, of our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

On September 15, 2021, our board of directors, including the independent directors, approved a share repurchase policy authorizing us to repurchase up to $50 million of our outstanding common stock after the Listing. On June 24, 2022, our board of directors, including the independent directors, increased the amount of shares of our common stock that may be repurchased under the share repurchase policy by $10 million to up to an aggregate of $60 million. Under the share repurchase policy, we may purchase shares of our common stock through various means such as open market transactions, including block purchases, and privately negotiated transactions. The number of shares repurchased and the timing, manner, price and amount of any repurchases will be determined at our discretion. Factors are expected to include, but are not limited to, share price, trading volume and general market conditions, along with our general business conditions. The policy may be suspended or discontinued at any time and does not obligate us to acquire any specific number of shares of our common stock.

As part of the share repurchase policy, we intend to enter into a trading plan during our first available trading window after the filing of this report adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, based in part on historical trading data with respect to our shares. The 10b5-1 trading plan would permit common stock to be repurchased at a time that we might otherwise be precluded from doing so under insider trading laws or self-imposed trading restrictions. The 10b5-1 trading plan will be administered by an independent broker and will be subject to price, market volume and timing restrictions. Since we have not yet entered into a 10b5-1 trading plan, during the period from September 15, 2021 to August 5, 2022, we did not repurchase any shares of common stock pursuant to the share repurchase policy.

As further described in Note 1 and Note 4 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report, the second amended and restated investment advisory agreement (i) reduced the annual base management fees payable by us to CIM and (ii) amended the way the subordinated incentive fee on income and the capital gains incentive fee is payable by us to CIM by reducing the hurdle and incentive fee rates and expressing the hurdle rate as a percentage of our net assets rather than our adjusted capital. These changes were effective upon the Listing on October 5, 2021, except for the change to the calculation of the subordinated incentive fee payable to CIM that expresses the hurdle rate required for CIM to earn, and be paid, the incentive fee as a percentage of our net assets rather than adjusted capital, which was effective on August 10, 2021. These changes, in the aggregate, may lead to the payment of higher advisory fees to CIM depending upon our performance.

As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we had cash of $42,542 and $3,774, respectively. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we had $14,345 and $87,917 in short term investments, respectively, invested in a fund that primarily invests in U.S. government securities.

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JPM Credit Facility

As of June 30, 2022 and August 4, 2022, our aggregate outstanding borrowings under the JPM First Amendment were $600,000 and the aggregate unfunded principal amount in connection with the JPM First Amendment was $75,000. For a detailed discussion of our JPM First Amendment, refer to Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

UBS Facility

As of June 30, 2022 and August 4, 2022, our outstanding borrowings under the Amended UBS Facility were $142,500 and the aggregate unfunded principal amount in connection with the Amended UBS Facility was $7,500. For a detailed discussion of our Amended UBS Facility, refer to Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

2026 Notes

As of June 30, 2022 and August 4, 2022, we had $125,000 in aggregate principal amount of 2026 Notes outstanding and there was no unfunded principal amount in connection with the 2026 Notes. For a detailed discussion of our 2026 Notes, refer to Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

2021 More Term Loan

As of June 30, 2022 and August 4, 2022, our outstanding borrowings under the 2021 More Term Loan were $30,000 and there was no unfunded principal amount in connection with the 2021 More Term Loan. For a detailed discussion of our 2021 More Term Loan, refer to Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

2022 More Term Loan

As of June 30, 2022 and August 4, 2022, our outstanding borrowings under the 2022 More Term Loan were $50,000 and there was no unfunded principal amount in connection with the 2022 More Term Loan. For a detailed discussion of our 2022 More Term Loan, refer to Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

Unfunded Commitments

As of June 30, 2022 and August 4, 2022, our unfunded commitments amounted to $96,129 and $81,369, respectively. For a detailed discussion of our unfunded commitments, refer to Note 11 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

RIC Status and Distributions

To qualify for and maintain RIC tax treatment, we must, among other things, distribute in respect of each taxable year at least 90% of our net ordinary income and realized net short-term capital gains in excess of realized net long-term capital losses, if any. We will incur an excise tax of 4% imposed on RICs to the extent we do not distribute in respect of each calendar year an amount at least equal to the sum of (1) 98.0% of our net ordinary income (taking into account certain deferrals and elections) for the calendar year, (2) 98.2% of our capital gains in excess of capital losses, or capital gain net income (adjusted for certain ordinary losses), for the one-year period ending on October 31 of the calendar year and (3) any net ordinary income and capital gain net income from preceding years that were not distributed during such years and on which we paid no federal income tax.

For an additional discussion of our RIC status and distributions, refer to Note 2 and Note 5, respectively, of our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report for a discussion of certain recent accounting pronouncements that are applicable to us.

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Critical Accounting Policies

Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with GAAP, which requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Critical accounting policies are those that require the application of management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often because of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain and that may change in subsequent periods. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, we also utilize available information, including our past history, industry standards and the current economic environment, among other factors, in forming our estimates and judgments, giving due consideration to materiality. Actual results may differ from these estimates. In addition, other companies may utilize different estimates, which may impact the comparability of our results of operations to those of companies in similar businesses.

Valuation of Portfolio Investments

The value of our assets is determined quarterly and at such other times that an event occurs that materially affects the valuation. The valuation is made pursuant to Section 2(a)(41) of the 1940 Act, which requires that we value our assets as follows: (i) the market price for those securities for which a market quotation is readily available, and (ii) for all other securities and assets, at fair value, as determined in good faith by our board of directors. As a BDC, Section 2(a)(41) of the 1940 Act requires the board of directors to determine in good faith the fair value of portfolio securities for which a market price is not readily available, and it does so in conjunction with the application of our valuation procedures by CIM. In accordance with Rule 2a-5 of the 1940 Act, our board of directors has designated CIM as our “valuation designee.” Our board of directors and the audit committee of our board of directors, which is comprised solely of our independent directors, oversees the activities, methodology and processes of the valuation designee.

There is no single standard for determining fair value in good faith. As a result, determining fair value requires that judgment be applied to the specific facts and circumstances of each asset while employing a valuation process that is consistently followed. Determinations of fair value involve subjective judgments and estimates. Accordingly, the notes to our consolidated financial statements refer to the uncertainty with respect to the possible effect of such valuations, and any change in such valuations in our consolidated financial statements.

Valuation Methods

With respect to investments for which market quotations are not readily available, CIM, as the valuation designee of our board of directors, undertakes a multi-step valuation process each quarter, as described below:

•the quarterly valuation process generally begins with each portfolio company or investment either being sent directly to an independent valuation firm or initially valued by certain of CIM’s investment professionals and certain members of its management team, with such valuation taking into account information received from various sources, including independent valuation firms, if applicable;

•preliminary valuation conclusions are then documented and discussed by members of CIM’s management team;

•designated members of CIM’s management team review the preliminary valuation, and, if applicable, deliver such preliminary valuation to an independent valuation firm for its review;

•designated members of CIM’s management team and, if appropriate, the relevant investment professionals meet with the independent valuation firm to discuss the preliminary valuation;

•designated members of CIM’s management team respond and supplement the preliminary valuation to reflect any comments provided by the independent valuation firm;

•our audit committee meets with members of CIM’s management team and the independent valuation firms to discuss the assistance provided and the results of the independent valuation firms' review; and

•our board of directors and our audit committee provide oversight with respect to this valuation process, including requesting such materials as they may determine appropriate.

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We shall promptly (but no later than five business days after we become aware) report to our board of directors in writing on the occurrence of matters that materially affect the fair value of the designated portfolio of investments. Material matters in this instance include a significant deficiency or material weakness in the design or effectiveness of CIM’s fair value determination process resulting in a material error in the calculation of net asset value of $0.01 per share or greater.

In addition to the foregoing, certain investments for which a market price is not readily available are evaluated on a quarterly basis by an independent valuation firm and certain other investments are on a rotational basis reviewed by an independent valuation firm. Finally, certain investments are not evaluated by an independent valuation firm unless certain aspects of such investments in the aggregate meet certain criteria.

Given the expected types of investments, excluding short term investments and stock of publicly traded companies that are classified as Level 1, management expects our portfolio holdings to be classified as Level 3. Due to the uncertainty inherent in the valuation process, particularly for Level 3 investments, such fair value estimates may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had an active market for the investments existed. In addition, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the gains or losses that we ultimately realize on these investments to materially differ from the valuations currently assigned. Inputs used in the valuation process are subject to variability in the future and can result in materially different fair values.

For an additional discussion of our investment valuation process, refer to Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

Related Party Transactions

For a discussion of our relationship with related parties including CIM, CIG, and AIA and amounts incurred under agreements with such related parties, refer to Note 4 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

Contractual Obligations

On August 26, 2016, 34th Street entered into the JPM Credit Facility with JPM, as amended and restated on September 30, 2016, July 11, 2017, November 28, 2017, May 23, 2018, May 15, 2020, February 26, 2021 and March 28, 2022. See Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements for a more detailed description of the JPM Credit Facility.

On May 19, 2017, Murray Hill Funding II entered into the UBS Facility with UBS, as amended on December 1, 2017, May 19, 2020, November 12, 2020 and December 17, 2020. See Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements for a more detailed description of the UBS Facility.

On February 11, 2021, we entered into the Note Purchase Agreement with purchasers of the 2026 Notes. See Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements for a more detailed description of the 2026 Notes.

On April 14, 2021, we entered into the 2021 More Term Loan with More. See Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements for a more detailed description of the 2021 More Term Loan.

On April 27, 2022, we entered into the 2022 More Term Loan with More Provident. See Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements for a more detailed description of the 2022 More Term Loan.

Commitments and Contingencies

We have entered into certain contracts with other parties that contain a variety of indemnifications. Our maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, we have not experienced claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and believe the risk of loss related to such indemnifications to be remote.

Our investment portfolio may contain debt investments that are in the form of lines of credit, delayed draw term loans, revolving credit facilities, or other unfunded commitments, which may require us to provide funding when requested in accordance with the terms of the underlying agreements. For further details on such debt investments, refer to Note 11 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

We currently have no off-balance sheet arrangements, except for those discussed in Note 7 and Note 11 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates. As of June 30, 2022, 84.9% of our investments paid variable interest rates. A rise in the general level of interest rates can be expected to lead to higher interest rates applicable to our debt investments, especially to the extent that we hold variable rate investments, and to declines in the value of any fixed rate investments we may hold. To the extent that a majority of our investments may be in variable rate investments, an increase in interest rates could make it easier for us to meet or exceed our incentive fee hurdle rate, as defined in our investment advisory agreement, and may result in a substantial increase in our net investment income, and also to the amount of incentive fees payable to CIM with respect to our pre-incentive fee net investment income.

As of June 30, 2022, under the terms of the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility, advances bear interest at a floating rate equal to the three-month LIBOR, plus a spread of 3.10% per year. Under the terms of the JPM First Amendment, additional advances of up to $100,000 bear interest at a floating rate equal to the three-month SOFR, plus a credit spread of 3.10% per year, and a LIBOR to SOFR credit spread adjustment of 0.15%. Pursuant to the terms of the Amended UBS Facility, we currently pay a financing fee equal to the three-month LIBOR, plus a spread of 3.375% per year. Pursuant to the terms of the 2022 More Term Loan, advances bear interest at a floating rate equal to the three-month SOFR, plus a credit spread of 3.50% per year and subject to a 1.0% SOFR floor. In addition, we may seek to further borrow funds in order to make additional investments. Our net investment income will be impacted, in part, by the difference between the rate at which we borrow funds and the rate at which we invest those funds. As a result, we would be subject to risks relating to changes in market interest rates. In periods of rising interest rates when we have debt outstanding, our cost of funds would increase, which could reduce our net investment income, especially to the extent we hold fixed rate investments. We expect that our long-term investments will be financed primarily with equity and long-term debt. Our interest rate risk management techniques may include various interest rate hedging activities to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act. Adverse developments resulting from changes in interest rates could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The following table shows the effect over a twelve month period of changes in interest rates on our net interest income, excluding short term investments, assuming no changes in our investment portfolio, the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility (including the JPM First Amendment), the Amended UBS Facility or the 2022 More Term Loan in effect as of June 30, 2022:

Basis Point Change in Interest Rates	Increase (Decrease) in Net Interest Income(1)		Percentage Change in Net Interest Income
Down 100 basis points	$	(2,171)	(2.0)	%
Down 50 basis points	(2,501)		(2.3)	%
No change to current base rate (1.68% as of June 30, 2022)	—		—
Up 50 basis points	3,566		3.2	%
Up 100 basis points	7,300		6.6	%
Up 200 basis points	14,786		13.3	%
Up 300 basis points	22,273		20.0	%

(1)This table assumes no change in defaults or prepayments by portfolio companies over the next twelve months.

The interest rate sensitivity analysis presented above does not consider the potential impact of the changes in fair value of our fixed rate debt investments, our fixed rate borrowings (the 2026 Notes and the 2021 More Term Loan), or the net asset value of our common stock in the event of sudden changes in interest rates. Approximately 10.0% of our investments paid fixed interest rates as of June 30, 2022. Rising market interest rates will most likely lead to fair value declines for fixed interest rate investments and fixed interest rate borrowings and a decline in the net asset value of our common stock, while declining market interest rates will most likely lead to an increase in the fair value of fixed interest rate investments and fixed interest rate borrowings and an increase in the net asset value of our common stock.

In addition, we may have risk regarding portfolio valuation as discussed in Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

Inflation and Supply Chain Risk

Economic activity has continued to accelerate across sectors and regions. Nevertheless, due to global supply chain issues, geopolitical events, a rise in energy prices and strong consumer demand as economies continue to reopen, inflation is showing signs of acceleration in the U.S. and globally. Inflation is likely to continue in the near to medium-term, particularly in the U.S., with the possibility that monetary policy may tighten in response. Persistent inflationary pressures could affect our portfolio companies' respective profit margins.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures 

In connection with the preparation of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2022, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Co-Chief Executive Officers and our Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) and Rule 15d-15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Based on the foregoing evaluation, the Co-Chief Executive Officers and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, we recognized that disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the disclosure controls and procedures are met.  Our disclosure controls and procedures have been designed to meet reasonable assurance standards. Disclosure controls and procedures cannot detect or prevent all error and fraud. Some inherent limitations in disclosure controls and procedures include costs of implementation, faulty decision-making, simple error and mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based, in part, upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all anticipated and unanticipated future conditions. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with established policies or procedures.

Evaluation of internal control over financial reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended June 30, 2022 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

We are not currently subject to any material legal proceedings, nor, to our knowledge, is any material legal proceeding threatened against us. From time to time, we may be party to certain legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, including proceedings relating to the enforcement of our rights under contracts with our portfolio companies and other third parties. While the outcome of these legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not expect that any such proceedings will have a material effect upon our financial condition or results of operations.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.

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

We did not engage in any unregistered sales of equity securities during the three months ended June 30, 2022.

During the three months ended June 30, 2022, we did not repurchase any shares of common stock pursuant to our share repurchase policy.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

Not applicable.

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Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit Number	Description of Document
2.1	Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of September 30, 2016, by and between Park South Funding, LLC and Credit Suisse Alternative Capital, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 4, 2016 (File No. 814-00941)).
3.1	Third Articles of Amendment and Restatement of the Articles of Incorporation of CĪON Investment Corporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to Registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on May 13, 2021 (File No. 814-00941)).
3.2	Articles of Amendment to the Third Articles of Amendment and Restatement of the Articles of Incorporation of CĪON Investment Corporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 16, 2021(File No. 814-00941)).
3.3	Bylaws of CĪON Investment Corporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (B) to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 4 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on June 29, 2012 (File No. 333-178646)).
4.1	Fifth Amended and Restated Distribution Reinvestment Plan of CĪON Investment Corporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 8, 2016 (File No. 814-00941)).
4.2	Distribution Reinvestment Plan of CĪON Investment Corporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 16, 2021 (File No. 814-00941)).
4.3	Description of Registrant’s Securities (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 10, 2022 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.1	Second Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement, dated as of October 5, 2021, by and between CĪON Investment Corporation and CION Investment Management, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 5, 2021 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.2	Third Amended and Restated Expense Support and Conditional Reimbursement Agreement, dated as of December 9, 2020, by and between CĪON Investment Corporation and CION Investment Management, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 15, 2020 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.3	Sale and Contribution Agreement, dated as of August 26, 2016, by and between 34th Street Funding, LLC and CĪON Investment Corporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 1, 2016 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.4	Master Participation Agreement, dated as of August 26, 2016, by and between 34th Street Funding, LLC and CĪON Investment Corporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 1, 2016 (File No. 814-00941)).

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Exhibit Number	Description of Document
10.5	Amended and Restated Portfolio Management Agreement, dated as of September 30, 2016, by and among 34th Street Funding, LLC, CION Investment Management, LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 4, 2016 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.6	Contribution Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2017, by and among CION Investment Corporation, Murray Hill Funding, LLC and Murray Hill Funding II, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 25, 2017 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.7	Murray Hill Funding II, LLC Class A Notes Due 2027 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 25, 2017 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.8	Contribution Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2017, by and among UBS AG, London Branch, Murray Hill Funding II, LLC, U.S. Bank National Association, Murray Hill Funding, LLC and CION Investment Management, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 25, 2017 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.9	October 2000 Version Global Master Repurchase Agreement, by and between UBS AG and Murray Hill Funding, LLC, together with the related Annex and Master Confirmation thereto, each dated as of May 19, 2017 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 25, 2017 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.10	Collateral Management Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2017, by and between CION Investment Management, LLC and Murray Hill Funding II, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 25, 2017 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.11	Collateral Administration Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2017, by and among Murray Hill Funding II, LLC, CION Investment Management, LLC and U.S. Bank National Association (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 25, 2017 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.12	Murray Hill Funding II, LLC Class A Notes Due 2027 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 7, 2017 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.13	Administration Agreement, dated as of April 1, 2018, by and between CĪON Investment Corporation and CION Investment Management, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 3, 2018 (File No. 814-00941)).

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Exhibit Number	Description of Document
10.14	Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of May 15, 2020, by and among 34th Street Funding, LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, U.S. Bank National Association and CION Investment Management, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 21, 2020 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.15	Fourth Amended and Restated Master Confirmation to the Global Master Repurchase Agreement, dated as of December 17, 2020, by and between Murray Hill Funding, LLC and UBS AG (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 23, 2020 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.16	Revolving Credit Note Agreement, dated as of December 17, 2020, by and among Murray Hill Funding II, LLC, Murray Hill Funding, LLC, U.S. Bank National Association, and the Class A-R Noteholders (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 23, 2020 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.17	Murray Hill Funding II, LLC Class A-R Notes Due 2027 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 23, 2020 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.18	Second Amended and Restated Indenture, dated as of December 17, 2020, by and between Murray Hill Funding II, LLC and U.S. Bank National Association (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 23, 2020 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.19	Master Confirmation to the Global Master Repurchase Agreement (Class A-R Notes), dated as of December 17, 2020, by and between Murray Hill Funding, LLC and UBS AG (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 23, 2020 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.20	Note Purchase Agreement of CĪON Investment Corporation related to the 2026 Notes, dated as of February 11, 2021 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 16, 2021 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.21	Third Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of February 26, 2021, by and among 34th Street Funding, LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, U.S. Bank National Association and CION Investment Management, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 1, 2021 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.22	Unsecured Term Loan Facility Agreement, dated as of April 14, 2021, by and between CĪON Investment Corporation and More Provident Funds Ltd. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 20, 2021 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.23	First Amendment to Third Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of March 28, 2022, by and among 34th Street Funding, LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, U.S. Bank National Association and CION Investment Management, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 29, 2022 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.24	Unsecured Term Loan Facility Agreement, dated as of April 27, 2022, by and between CĪON Investment Corporation and More Provident Funds and Pension Ltd. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 27, 2022 (File No. 814-00941)).
31.1	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Co-Chief Executive Officer.*
31.2	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Co-Chief Executive Officer.*
31.3	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.*
32.1	Certification of Co-Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
32.2	Certification of Co-Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
32.3	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).

* Filed 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.

Date: August 10, 2022

CĪON Investment Corporation

(Registrant)

By: /s/ Michael A. Reisner

Michael A. Reisner

Co-Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

By: /s/ Mark Gatto

Mark Gatto

Co-Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

By: /s/ Keith S. Franz

Keith S. Franz

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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