FS Investment Corp IV 10Q 2017 Q3 Quarterly report

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

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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: 814-01151

FS Investment Corporation IV

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

	Maryland			47-3258730
	(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
	201 Rouse Boulevard Philadelphia, Pennsylvania			19112
	(Address of principal executive offices)			(Zip Code)

(215) 495-1150
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

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

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

Large accelerated filer

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Accelerated filer

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Non-accelerated filer

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Smaller reporting company

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Emerging growth company

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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 ☒

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

There were 29,266,501 shares of the registrant’s Class T common stock outstanding as of October 31, 2017.

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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2017 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2016		1
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016		2
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016		3
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016		4
Consolidated Schedules of Investments as of September 30, 2017 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2016		5
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements		10
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS		44
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK		62
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES		63
PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS		64
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS		64
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS		64
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES		64
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES		64
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION		64
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS		65
SIGNATURES		68

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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.

Financial Statements.

FS Investment Corporation IV

Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

	September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)			December 31, 2016
Assets
Investments, at fair value (amortized cost—$227,007 and $61,752, respectively)		$	232,097		$	63,310
Cash			41,063			47,008
Due from counterparty			69,500			46,000
Receivable for investments sold and repaid			8,895			15,677
Interest receivable			3,595			659
Receivable due on total return swap(1)			1,345			977
Unrealized appreciation on total return swap(1)			2,611			2,422
Deferred financing costs			16			—
Prepaid expenses and other assets			36			36
Total assets		$	359,158		$	176,089
Liabilities
Payable for investments purchased		$	20,000		$	11,148
Credit facility payable(1)			19,900			—
Stockholder distributions payable			107			105
Distribution fees payable			241			—
Management fees payable			1,432			816
Accrued capital gains incentive fees(2)			2,204			1,302
Administrative services expense payable			136			180
Interest payable(1)			6			—
Directors’ fees payable			138			88
Other accrued expenses and liabilities			445			454
Total liabilities			44,609			14,093
Commitments and contingencies ($276 and $6,345, respectively)(3)
Stockholders’ equity
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding			—			—
Class A common stock, $0.001 par value, 250,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding			—			—
Class D common stock, $0.001 par value, 250,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding			—			—
Class T common stock, $0.001 par value, 250,000,000 shares authorized, 28,234,550 and 14,782,671 shares issued and outstanding, respectively			28			15
Class I common stock, $0.001 par value, 350,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding			—			—
Capital in excess of par value			306,719			157,392
Accumulated net realized gains (losses) on investments and total return swap(4)			9,136			2,032
Accumulated distributions in excess of net investment income(4)			(9,035)			(1,423)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and total return swap			7,701			3,980
Total stockholders’ equity			314,549			161,996
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	359,158		$	176,089
Net asset value per share of common stock at period end		$	11.14		$	10.96

(1)

See Note 8 for a discussion of the Company’s financing arrangements.

(2)

See Note 2 for a discussion of the methodology employed by the Company in calculating the capital gains incentive fees.

(3)

See Note 9 for a discussion of the Company’s commitments and contingencies.

(4)

See Note 5 for a discussion of the sources of distributions paid by the Company.

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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FS Investment Corporation IV

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Investment income
Interest income		$	4,968		$	887		$	10,730		$	1,174
Paid-in-kind interest income			5			9			25			18
Fee income			439			165			2,398			194
Total investment income			5,412			1,061			13,153			1,386
Operating expenses
Management fees(1)			1,636			520			4,017			888
Capital gains incentive fees(2)			476			582			1,387			800
Administrative services expenses			90			60			290			180
Stock transfer agent fees			25			47			132			82
Accounting and administrative fees			33			13			87			23
Interest expense(3)			230			—			481			—
Distribution fees			536			—			1,840			—
Organization costs			—			—			—			317
Offering costs			266			286			1,118			517
Directors’ fees			138			71			323			117
Other general and administrative expenses			207			121	��		724			568
Operating expenses			3,637			1,700			10,399			3,492
Management fee waiver(1)			(204)			—			(462)			—
Less: Expense reimbursement from sponsor(4)			—			—			—			(666)
Add: Expense recoupment to sponsor(4)			—			—			666			—
Net expenses			3,433			1,700			10,603			2,826
Net investment income (loss)			1,979			(639)			2,550			(1,440)
Realized and unrealized gain/loss
Net realized gain (loss) on investments			461			277			1,279			466
Net realized gain (loss) on total return swap(3)			2,794			1,660			7,857			2,395
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments			1,340			672			3,532			1,095
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on total return swap(3)			(247)			1,662			189			1,902
Total net realized gain (loss) and unrealized appreciation (depreciation)			4,348			4,271			12,857			5,858
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations		$	6,327		$	3,632		$	15,407		$	4,418
Per share information—basic and diluted
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations (Earnings per Share)		$	0.24		$	0.42		$	0.70		$	0.90
Weighted average shares outstanding			26,648,343			8,639,995			22,005,883			4,916,430

(1)

See Note 4 for a discussion of the waiver by FSIC IV Advisor, LLC, the Company’s investment adviser, of certain management fees to which it was otherwise entitled during the applicable period.

(2)

See Note 2 for a discussion of the methodology employed by the Company in calculating the capital gains incentive fees.

(3)

See Note 8 for a discussion of the Company’s financing arrangements.

(4)

See Note 4 for a discussion of expense reimbursements paid to the Company by its investment adviser and affiliates and recoupment of such amounts paid by the Company to its investment adviser and affiliates.

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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FS Investment Corporation IV

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets
(in thousands)

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016
Operations
Net investment income (loss)		$	2,550		$	(1,440)
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and total return swap(1)			9,136			2,861
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments			3,532			1,095
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on total return swap(1)			189			1,902
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations			15,407			4,418
Stockholder distributions(2)
Distributions from net investment income			(10,162)			(1,415)
Distributions from net realized gain on investments			(2,032)			(946)
Net decrease in net assets resulting from stockholder distributions			(12,194)			(2,361)
Capital share transactions(3)
Issuance of common stock			143,275			108,924
Reinvestment of stockholder distributions			7,561			1,469
Repurchases of common stock			(1,496)			(113)
Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions			149,340			110,280
Total increase (decrease) in net assets			152,553			112,337
Net assets at beginning of period			161,996			200
Net assets at end of period		$	314,549		$	112,537
Accumulated distributions in excess of net investment income(2)		$	(9,035)		$	(2,855)

(1)

See Note 8 for a discussion of the Company’s financing arrangements.

(2)

See Note 5 for a discussion of the sources of distributions paid by the Company.

(3)

See Note 3 for a discussion of the Company’s capital share transactions.

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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FS Investment Corporation IV

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016
Cash flows from operating activities
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations		$	15,407		$	4,418
Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Purchases of investments			(222,010)			(123,560)
Paid-in-kind interest			(25)			(18)
Proceeds from sales and repayments of investments			58,583			73,072
Net realized (gain) loss on investments			(1,279)			(466)
Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments			(3,532)			(1,095)
Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on total return swap(1)			(189)			(1,902)
Accretion of discount			(524)			(158)
Amortization of deferred financing costs			59			—
(Increase) decrease in due from counterparty			(23,500)			(45,000)
(Increase) decrease in receivable for investments sold and repaid			6,782			(33,504)
(Increase) decrease in interest receivable			(2,936)			(403)
(Increase) decrease in receivable due on total return swap(1)			(368)			(1,027)
Increase (decrease) in payable for investments purchased			8,852			41,733
Increase (decrease) in distribution fees payable			241			—
Increase (decrease) in management fees payable			616			520
Increase (decrease) in accrued capital gains incentive fees			902			800
Increase (decrease) in administrative services expense payable			(44)			115
Increase (decrease) in interest payable(1)			6			—
Increase (decrease) in directors’ fees payable			50			71
Increase (decrease) in other accrued expenses and liabilities			(9)			332
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities			(162,918)			(86,072)
Cash flows from financing activities
Issuance of common stock			143,275			108,924
Reinvestment of stockholder distributions			7,561			1,469
Repurchases of common stock			(1,496)			(113)
Stockholder distributions			(12,192)			(2,306)
Borrowings under credit facility(1)			24,800			—
Repayment under credit facility(1)			(4,900)			—
Deferred financing costs paid			(75)			—
Net cash provided by financing activities			156,973			107,974
Total increase (decrease) in cash			(5,945)			21,902
Cash at beginning of period			47,008			200
Cash at end of period		$	41,063		$	22,102
Supplemental disclosure
Excise and state taxes paid		$	43		$	—

(1)

See Note 8 for a discussion of the Company’s financing arrangements. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company paid $416 in interest expense on the credit facility.

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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FS Investment Corporation IV

Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments
As of September 30, 2017
(in thousands, except share amounts)

Portfolio Company(a)	Footnotes	Industry	Rate(b)	Floor		Maturity	Principal Amount(c)			Amortized Cost			Fair Value(d)
Senior Secured Loans—First Lien—34.1%
Actian Corp.		Software & Services	L+796		1.0%	6/30/22		$	1,524		$	1,524		$	1,535
AG Group Merger Sub, Inc.		Commercial & Professional Services	L+750		1.0%	12/29/23			8,939			8,939			9,051
All Systems Holding LLC		Commercial & Professional Services	L+770		1.0%	10/31/23			3,000			3,000			3,045
American Bath Group, LLC		Capital Goods	L+525		1.0%	9/30/23			2,977			2,965			2,996
AVF Parent, LLC		Retailing	L+725		1.3%	3/1/24			7,900			7,900			8,198
AVF Parent, LLC	(e)	Retailing	L+725		1.3%	3/1/24			2,400			2,400			2,490
Borden Dairy Co.		Food, Beverage & Tobacco	L+825		1.0%	7/6/23			4,375			4,375			4,355
Casablanca US Holdings Inc.		Consumer Services	L+475		1.0%	3/29/24			2,469			2,410			2,470
CEVA Group Plc	(g)	Transportation	L+550		1.0%	3/19/21			554			514			535
CEVA Intercompany BV	(g)	Transportation	L+550		1.0%	3/19/21			564			524			548
CEVA Logistics Canada, ULC	(g)	Transportation	L+550		1.0%	3/19/21			97			90			95
CEVA Logistics U.S. Holdings, Inc.		Transportation	L+550		1.0%	3/19/21			778			722			755
CSafe Acquisition Co., Inc.		Capital Goods	L+725		1.0%	11/1/21			96			96			96
CSafe Acquisition Co., Inc.	(e)	Capital Goods	L+725		1.0%	11/1/21			165			165			166
CSafe Acquisition Co., Inc.		Capital Goods	L+725		1.0%	10/31/23			2,086			2,086			2,099
CSafe Acquisition Co., Inc.	(e)	Capital Goods	L+725		1.0%	10/31/23			1,117			1,117			1,124
Dade Paper & Bag, LLC		Capital Goods	L+750		1.0%	6/10/24			3,353			3,353			3,395
Empire Today, LLC		Retailing	L+800		1.0%	11/17/22			2,978			2,977			3,007
FullBeauty Brands Holdings Corp.		Consumer Durables & Apparel	L+800		1.0%	10/14/20			7,000			7,000			7,105
JSS Holdings, Inc.		Capital Goods	L+800, 0.0% PIK (2.5% Max PIK)		1.0%	3/31/23			9,980			9,886			9,986
JSS Holdings, Inc.	(e)	Capital Goods	L+800, 0.0% PIK (2.5% Max PIK)		1.0%	3/31/23			1,818			1,818			1,819
North Haven Cadence Buyer, Inc.	(e)	Consumer Services	L+500		1.0%	9/2/21			188			188			188
North Haven Cadence Buyer, Inc.		Consumer Services	L+810		1.0%	9/2/22			5,434			5,434			5,516
North Haven Cadence Buyer, Inc.	(e)	Consumer Services	L+750		1.0%	9/2/22			813			813			825
Power Distribution, Inc.		Capital Goods	L+725		1.3%	1/25/23			5,001			5,001			5,051
Propulsion Acquisition, LLC		Commercial & Professional Services	L+600		1.0%	7/13/21			8,388			8,272			8,304
Safariland, LLC		Capital Goods	L+769		1.1%	11/18/23			4,766			4,766			4,825
Safariland, LLC	(e)	Capital Goods	L+725		1.1%	11/18/23			1,285			1,285			1,301
Sequel Youth and Family Services, LLC		Health Care Equipment & Services	L+796		1.0%	9/1/22			7,000			7,000			6,998
Sequel Youth and Family Services, LLC	(e)	Health Care Equipment & Services	L+700		1.0%	9/1/22			1,647			1,647			1,647
SSC (Lux) Limited S.à r.l.	(g)	Health Care Equipment & Services	L+750		1.0%	9/10/24			4,545			4,545			4,602
Strike, LLC		Energy	L+800		1.0%	5/30/19			667			663			683
Strike, LLC	(e)	Energy	L+800		1.0%	5/30/19			2,667			2,627			2,733
Trace3, LLC		Software & Services	L+775		1.0%	6/6/23			2,494			2,494			2,506
USI Senior Holdings, Inc.		Capital Goods	L+780		1.0%	1/5/22			5,144			5,144			5,159
USI Senior Holdings, Inc.	(e)	Capital Goods	L+725		1.0%	1/5/22			1,047			1,047			1,050

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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FS Investment Corporation IV

Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
As of September 30, 2017
(in thousands, except share amounts)

Portfolio Company(a)	Footnotes	Industry	Rate(b)	Floor		Maturity	Principal Amount(c)			Amortized Cost			Fair Value(d)
Westbridge Technologies, Inc.		Software & Services	L+850		1.0%	4/28/23		$	2,981		$	2,925		$	2,959
York Risk Services Holding Corp.		Insurance	L+375		1.0%	10/1/21			992			986			978
Total Senior Secured Loans—First Lien												118,698			120,195
Unfunded Loan Commitments												(13,107)			(13,107)
Net Senior Secured Loans—First Lien												105,591			107,088
Senior Secured Loans—Second Lien—9.4%
Casablanca US Holdings Inc.		Consumer Services	L+900		1.0%	3/31/25			8,337			8,056			8,402
Chisholm Oil and Gas Operating, LLC		Energy	L+800		1.0%	3/21/24			1,000			1,000			1,003
LBM Borrower, LLC		Capital Goods	L+925		1.0%	8/20/23			2,427			2,377			2,422
LTI Holdings, Inc.		Materials	L+875		1.0%	5/16/25			3,000			2,942			3,011
TKC Holdings, Inc.		Retailing	L+800		1.0%	2/1/24			8,500			8,486			8,617
TravelCLICK, Inc.		Software & Services	L+775		1.0%	11/6/21			6,009			6,027			6,039
Total Senior Secured Loans—Second Lien												28,888			29,494
Senior Secured Bonds—9.6%
AssuredPartners, Inc.	(f)	Insurance	7.0%			8/15/25			5,682			5,682			5,821
Avantor, Inc.	(f)(h)	Materials	6.0%			10/1/24			1,282			1,282			1,313
Black Swan Energy Ltd.	(g)	Energy	9.0%			1/20/24			1,334			1,334			1,317
Caesars Growth Properties Holdings, LLC	(f)	Consumer Services	9.4%			5/1/22			7,000			7,490			7,550
CH2M Hill Companies, Ltd.		Capital Goods	10.0%			4/28/20			3,000			3,000			3,300
CSVC Acquisition Corp.	(f)	Diversified Financials	7.8%			6/15/25			9,183			9,183			9,011
Velvet Energy Ltd.	(g)	Energy	9.0%			10/5/23			2,000			2,000			1,985
Total Senior Secured Bonds												29,971			30,297
Subordinated Debt—20.3%
Ascent Resources Utica Holdings, LLC	(f)	Energy	10.0%			4/1/22			10,000			10,000			10,789
Avantor, Inc.	(f)(h)	Materials	9.0%			10/1/25			10,000			10,000			10,245
CEC Entertainment, Inc.	(f)	Consumer Services	8.0%			2/15/22			7,297			6,892			7,624
Coveris Holdings S.A.	(f)(g)	Materials	7.9%			11/1/19			12,529			12,434			12,349
Covey Park Energy LLC	(f)	Energy	7.5%			5/15/25			1,667			1,667			1,745
Exterran Energy Solutions, L.P.	(f)(g)	Capital Goods	8.1%			5/1/25			5,143			5,143			5,362
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp.	(f)(g)	Capital Goods	8.0%			5/15/22			7,000			7,000			7,266
S1 Blocker Buyer Inc.		Commercial & Professional Services	10.0% PIK (10.0% Max PIK)			10/31/22			9			9			9
York Risk Services Holding Corp.	(f)	Insurance	8.5%			10/1/22			8,695			8,228			8,576
Total Subordinated Debt												61,373			63,965

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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FS Investment Corporation IV

Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
As of September 30, 2017
(in thousands, except share amounts)

Portfolio Company(a)	Footnotes	Industry	Number of Shares		Cost			Fair Value(d)
Equity/Other—0.4%
ASG Everglades Holdings, Inc., Warrants, 6/27/2022	(i)	Software & Services		12,081		$	344		$	258
Chisholm Oil and Gas, LLC, Series A Units	(i)(j)	Energy		58,533			59			57
CSF Group Holdings, Inc., Common Equity	(i)	Capital Goods		17,400			17			15
Escape Velocity Holdings, Inc., Common Equity	(i)	Software & Services		1,545			15			17
H.I.G. Empire Holdco, Inc., Common Equity	(i)	Retailing		14			41			47
JSS Holdco, LLC, Net Profits Interest	(i)	Capital Goods		—			—			44
North Haven Cadence TopCo, LLC, Common Equity	(i)	Consumer Services		208,333			209			280
PDI Parent LLC, Common Equity	(i)	Capital Goods		230,769			231			242
S1 Blocker Buyer Inc., Common Equity		Commercial & Professional Services		4			40			35
SSC Holdco Limited, Common Equity	(g)(i)	Health Care Equipment & Services		11,364			228			258
Total Equity/Other							1,184			1,253
TOTAL INVESTMENTS—73.8%						$	227,007			232,097
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES—26.2%										82,452
NET ASSETS—100.0%									$	314,549

Total Return Swap		Notional Amount			Unrealized Appreciation
Citibank TRS Facility (Note 8)	(g)		$	169,931		$	2,611

(a)

Security may be an obligation of one or more entities affiliated with the named company.

(b)

Certain variable rate securities in the Company’s portfolio bear interest at a rate determined by a publicly disclosed base rate plus a basis point spread. As of September 30, 2017, the three-month London Interbank Offered Rate, or LIBOR, or “L,” was 1.33%. PIK means paid-in-kind.

(c)

Denominated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.

(d)

Fair value determined by the Company’s board of directors (see Note 7).

(e)

Security is an unfunded commitment. The stated rate reflects the spread disclosed at the time of commitment and may not indicate the actual rate received upon funding.

(f)

Security or portion thereof held within Broomall Funding LLC and is pledged as collateral supporting the amounts outstanding under the prime brokerage facility with BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage, Inc., or BNP. Securities held within Broomall Funding LLC may be rehypothecated from time to time as permitted under Rule 15c-1(a)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, subject to the terms and conditions governing the prime brokerage facility with BNP (see Note 8).

(g)

The investment is not a qualifying asset under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or 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 of September 30, 2017, 89.7% of the Company’s total assets represented qualifying assets. In addition, as described in Note 8, the Company also calculates its compliance with the qualifying asset test on a “look through” basis by disregarding the value of the Company’s total return swap and treating each loan underlying the total return swap as either a qualifying asset or non-qualifying asset based on whether the obligor is an eligible portfolio company. On this basis, 86.6% of the Company’s total assets represented qualifying assets as of September 30, 2017.

(h)

Position or portion thereof unsettled as of September 30, 2017.

(i)

Security is non-income producing.

(j)

Security held within FSIC IV Investments, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments
As of December 31, 2016
(in thousands, except share amounts)

Portfolio Company(a)	Footnotes	Industry	Rate(b)	Floor		Maturity	Principal Amount(c)			Amortized Cost			Fair Value(d)
Senior Secured Loans—First Lien—25.5%
AG Group Merger Sub, Inc.		Commercial & Professional Services	L+750		1.0%	12/29/23		$	6,250		$	6,250		$	6,250
AG Group Merger Sub, Inc.	(g)	Commercial & Professional Services	L+750		1.0%	12/29/23			2,750			2,750			2,750
All Systems Holding LLC		Commercial & Professional Services	L+770		1.0%	10/31/23			3,000			3,000			3,025
AqGen Ascensus, Inc.		Diversified Financials	L+450		1.0%	12/5/22			1,986			1,963			1,988
ASG Technologies Group, Inc.		Software & Services	L+786, 1.2% PIK (1.2% Max PIK)		1.0%	4/30/20			3,111			3,043			3,158
Corner Investment PropCo, LLC		Consumer Services	L+975		1.3%	11/2/19			4,792			4,760			4,840
CSafe Acquisition Co., Inc.		Capital Goods	L+725			11/1/21			35			35			35
CSafe Acquisition Co., Inc.	(g)	Capital Goods	L+725			11/1/21			226			226			226
CSafe Acquisition Co., Inc.		Capital Goods	L+725			10/31/23			2,000			2,000			2,000
CSafe Acquisition Co., Inc.	(g)	Capital Goods	L+725			10/31/23			1,217			1,217			1,217
Empire Today, LLC		Retailing	L+800		1.0%	11/17/22			3,000			3,000			3,027
JSS Holdings, Inc.		Capital Goods	L+650		1.0%	8/31/21			3,516			3,403			3,498
North Haven Cadence Buyer, Inc.	(g)	Consumer Services	L+500		1.0%	9/2/21			188			188			188
North Haven Cadence Buyer, Inc.		Consumer Services	L+813		1.0%	9/2/22			5,354			5,354			5,354
North Haven Cadence Buyer, Inc.	(g)	Consumer Services	L+750		1.0%	9/2/22			896			896			896
Propulsion Acquisition, LLC		Commercial & Professional Services	L+600		1.0%	7/13/21			3,439			3,343			3,371
Safariland, LLC		Capital Goods	L+769		1.0%	11/18/23			4,766			4,766			4,754
Safariland, LLC	(g)	Capital Goods	L+725		1.0%	11/18/23			1,285			1,285			1,282
Strike, LLC	(g)	Energy	L+800		1.0%	5/30/19			3,333			3,284			3,283
Total Senior Secured Loans—First Lien												50,763			51,142
Unfunded Loan Commitments												(9,846)			(9,846)
Net Senior Secured Loans—First Lien												40,917			41,296
Senior Secured Loans—Second Lien—3.6%
ASG Technologies Group, Inc.		Software & Services	L+1100, 0.0% PIK (6.0% Max PIK)		1.0%	6/27/22			1,246			917			1,209
BBB Industries US Holdings, Inc.		Automobiles & Components	L+875		1.0%	11/3/22			3,000			2,828			2,925
LBM Borrower, LLC		Capital Goods	L+925		1.0%	8/20/23			1,427			1,369			1,395
Peak 10, Inc.		Software & Services	L+725		1.0%	6/17/22			333			309			314
Total Senior Secured Loans—Second Lien												5,423			5,843
Senior Secured Bond—1.3%
Velvet Energy Ltd.	(e)	Energy	9.0%			10/5/23			2,000			2,000			2,045
Total Senior Secured Bond												2,000			2,045
Subordinated Debt—8.3%
BMC Software Finance, Inc.		Software & Services	7.3%			6/1/18			6,000			5,913			6,026
CEC Entertainment, Inc.		Consumer Services	8.0%			2/15/22			7,297			6,839			7,467
S1 Blocker Buyer Inc.		Commercial & Professional Services	10.0% PIK (10.0% Max PIK)			10/31/22			9			9			9
Total Subordinated Debt												12,761			13,502

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
As of December 31, 2016
(in thousands, except share amounts)

Portfolio Company(a)	Footnotes	Industry	Number of Shares		Cost			Fair Value(d)
Equity/Other—0.4%
ASG Technologies Group, Inc., Warrants, 6/27/2022	(f)	Software & Services		12,081		$	344		$	307
CSF Group Holdings, Inc., Common Equity	(f)	Capital Goods		17,400			17			17
H.I.G. Empire Holdco, Inc., Common Equity	(f)	Retailing		14			42			42
North Haven Cadence Buyer, Inc., Common Equity	(f)	Consumer Services		208,333			208			219
S1 Blocker Buyer Inc., Common Equity		Commercial & Professional Services		4			40			39
Total Equity/Other							651			624
TOTAL INVESTMENTS—39.1%						$	61,752			63,310
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES—60.9%										98,686
NET ASSETS—100.0%									$	161,996

Total Return Swap									Notional Amount						Unrealized Appreciation
Citibank TRS Facility (Note 8)			(e)							$	110,444					$	2,422

(a)

Security may be an obligation of one or more entities affiliated with the named company.

(b)

Certain variable rate securities in the Company’s portfolio bear interest at a rate determined by a publicly disclosed base rate plus a basis point spread. As of December 31, 2016, the three-month London Interbank Offered Rate, or LIBOR, or “L,” was 1.00%. PIK means paid-in-kind.

(c)

Denominated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.

(d)

Fair value determined by the Company’s board of directors (see Note 7).

(e)

The investment is not a qualifying asset under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or 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 of December 31, 2016, 98.8% of the Company’s total assets represented qualifying assets. In addition, as described in Note 8, the Company also calculates its compliance with the qualifying asset test on a “look through” basis by disregarding the value of the Company’s total return swap and treating each loan underlying the total return swap as either a qualifying asset or non-qualifying asset based on whether the obligor is an eligible portfolio company. On this basis, 93.7% of the Company’s total assets represented qualifying assets as of December 31, 2016.

(f)

Security is non-income producing.

(g)

Security is an unfunded commitment. The stated rate reflects the spread disclosed at the time of commitment and may not indicate the actual rate received upon funding.

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 1. Principal Business and Organization

FS Investment Corporation IV, or the Company, was incorporated under the general corporation laws of the State of Maryland on February 25, 2015 and formally commenced investment operations on January 6, 2016 upon raising gross proceeds in excess of $1,000, or the minimum offering requirement, from sales of shares of its Class T common stock in its continuous public offering to persons who were not affiliated with the Company or the Company’s investment adviser, FSIC IV Advisor, LLC, or FSIC IV Advisor, a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, or the Advisers Act, and an affiliate of the Company. Prior to satisfying the minimum offering requirement, the Company had no operations except for matters relating to its organization.

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 Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or the 1940 Act. In addition, the Company has elected to be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and intends to qualify annually, as a regulated investment company, or RIC, as defined under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the Code. As of September 30, 2017, the Company had two wholly-owned subsidiaries through which it has entered into financing arrangements, one wholly-owned subsidiary through which it holds an interest in a certain non-controlled and non-affiliated portfolio company and one wholly-owned subsidiary through which it may in the future enter into a financing arrangement. The unaudited consolidated financial statements include both the Company’s accounts and the accounts of its wholly-owned subsidiaries as of September 30, 2017. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The Company’s investment objectives are to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in senior secured loans and second lien secured loans of private U.S. companies. The Company seeks to generate superior risk-adjusted returns by focusing on debt investments in a broad array of private U.S. companies, including middle market companies, which the Company defines as companies with annual revenues of $50 million to $2.5 billion at the time of investment. The Company may purchase interests in loans or make other debt investments, including investments in senior secured bonds, through secondary market transactions in the “over-the-counter” market or directly from the Company’s target companies as primary market or directly originated investments. In connection with the Company’s debt investments, the Company may on occasion receive equity interests such as warrants or options as additional consideration. The Company may also purchase or otherwise acquire interests, in the form of common or preferred equity or equity-related securities, such as rights and warrants that may be converted into or exchanged for common stock or other equity or the cash value of common stock or other equity in the Company’s target companies, generally in conjunction with one of the Company’s debt investments, including through the restructuring of such investments, or through a co-investment with a financial sponsor, such as an institutional investor or private equity firm. In addition, a portion of the Company’s portfolio may be comprised of corporate bonds, collateralized loan obligations, or CLOs, other debt securities and derivatives, including total return swaps and credit default swaps. FSIC IV Advisor will seek to tailor the Company’s investment focus as market conditions evolve. Depending on market conditions, the Company may increase or decrease its exposure to less senior portions of the capital structure or otherwise make opportunistic investments.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation: 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 with 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 accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. For a more complete discussion

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

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 and for the year ended December 31, 2016 included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017. The December 31, 2016 consolidated balance sheet and consolidated schedule of investments are derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2016. The Company is considered an investment company under GAAP and follows the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies under Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services—Investment Companies. The Company has evaluated the impact of subsequent events through the date the consolidated financial statements were issued and filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of the unaudited consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and 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. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Many of the amounts have been rounded, and all amounts are in thousands, except share and per share amounts.

Capital Gains Incentive Fee: The Company entered into an investment advisory and administrative services agreement with FSIC IV Advisor, dated as of September 21, 2015, or the investment advisory and administrative services agreement. Pursuant to the terms of the investment advisory and administrative services agreement, the incentive fee on capital gains is determined and payable in arrears as of the end of each calendar year (or upon termination of such agreement). Such fee will equal 20.0% 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 the applicable period, 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. 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.

The Company includes unrealized gains in the calculation of the capital gains incentive fee expense and related accrued capital gains incentive fee. This accrual reflects the incentive fees that would be payable to FSIC IV Advisor if the Company’s entire portfolio was liquidated at its fair value as of the balance sheet date even though FSIC IV Advisor is not entitled to an incentive fee with respect to unrealized gains unless and until such gains are actually realized.

The Company “looks through” its total return swap, or TRS, between its wholly-owned financing subsidiary Cheltenham Funding LLC, or Cheltenham Funding, and Citibank, N.A., or Citibank, in calculating the capital gains incentive fee. Under this methodology, the portion of the net settlement payments received by the Company pursuant to the TRS which would have represented net investment income to the Company had the Company held the loans underlying the TRS directly is treated as net investment income subject to the subordinated incentive fee on income payable to FSIC IV Advisor pursuant to the investment advisory and administrative services agreement, rather than as realized capital gains in accordance with GAAP, and any unrealized depreciation on individual loans underlying the TRS further reduces the capital gains incentive fee payable to FSIC IV Advisor with respect to realized gains. See Note 8 for additional information regarding the Company’s TRS.

Subordinated Income Incentive Fee: Pursuant to the investment advisory and administrative services agreement, FSIC IV Advisor may also be entitled to receive a subordinated incentive fee on income. The subordinated incentive fee on income, which is calculated and payable quarterly in arrears, equals 20.0% of

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

the Company’s “pre-incentive fee net investment income” for the immediately preceding quarter and is subject to a hurdle rate, expressed as a rate of return on adjusted capital equal to 1.875% per quarter, or an annualized hurdle rate of 7.5%. For purposes of this fee, “adjusted capital” means cumulative gross proceeds generated from sales of the Company’s common stock (including proceeds from its distribution reinvestment plan) reduced for amounts paid for share repurchases pursuant to the Company’s share repurchase program. As a result, FSIC IV Advisor will not earn this incentive fee for any quarter until the Company’s pre-incentive fee net investment income for such quarter exceeds the hurdle rate of 1.875%. Once the Company’s pre-incentive fee net investment income in any quarter exceeds the hurdle rate, FSIC IV Advisor is entitled to a “catch-up” fee equal to the amount of the pre-incentive fee net investment income in excess of the hurdle rate, until the Company’s pre-incentive fee net investment income for such quarter equals 2.34375%, or 9.375% annually, of adjusted capital. Thereafter, FSIC IV Advisor is entitled to receive 20.0% of the Company’s pre-incentive fee net investment income.

Organization Costs: Organization costs include, among other things, the cost of incorporating, including the cost of legal services and other fees pertaining to the Company’s organization. These costs are expensed as the Company raises proceeds in its continuous public offering. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company expensed $0 and $317, respectively, of organization costs as it raised proceeds in its continuous public offering, which commenced on January 6, 2016. During the period from February 25, 2015 (Inception) to December 31, 2015, the Company incurred organization costs of $317 which were paid on the Company’s behalf by Franklin Square Holdings, L.P. (which does business as FS Investments), or FS Investments, the Company’s sponsor and an affiliate of FSIC IV Advisor (see Note 4).

Offering Costs: Offering costs primarily include, among other things, marketing expenses and printing, legal, and due diligence fees and other costs pertaining to the Company’s continuous public offering of shares of its common stock, including the preparation of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 and salaries and direct expenses of FSIC IV Advisor’s personnel, employees of its affiliates and others while engaged in such activities. The Company will defer and amortize such costs as an expense over twelve months as the Company raises proceeds in its continuous public offering. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company expensed $266 and $1,118, respectively, of offering costs as it raised proceeds in its continuous public offering, which commenced on January 6, 2016. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company expensed $286 and $517, respectively, of offering costs as it raised proceeds in its continuous public offering. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and the period from February 25, 2015 (Inception) to December 31, 2016, the Company incurred offering costs of $2,114 and $6,554, respectively, which were paid on the Company’s behalf by FS Investments (see Note 4). On October 13, 2017, the Company’s board of directors approved the closing of its public offering to new investors on or around November 1, 2017. The Company expects the last weekly closing in its continuous public offering to new investors to take place on or about November 15, 2017.

Under the terms of the investment advisory and administrative services agreement, upon satisfaction of the minimum offering requirement, FSIC IV Advisor became entitled to receive up to 0.75% of gross proceeds raised in the Company’s continuous public offering until all organization and offering costs funded by FSIC IV Advisor or its affiliates (including FS Investments) have been recovered.

Reclassifications: Certain amounts in the unaudited consolidated financial statements as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and the audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2016 may have been reclassified to conform to the classifications used to prepare the unaudited consolidated financial statements as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017. These reclassifications had no material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows as previously reported.

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Revenue Recognition: In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or the FASB, issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which provides for revenue recognition based on the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring goods or services to a customer. When it becomes effective, the new revenue recognition guidance in ASU No. 2014-09 will replace most revenue recognition guidance under existing GAAP. In 2016, the FASB issued additional guidance that clarified, amended and technically corrected prior revenue recognition guidance. The new revenue recognition guidance applies to all entities and all contracts with customers to provide goods or services in the ordinary course of business, excluding, among other things, financial instruments as well as certain other contractual rights and obligations. For public entities, the new standards are effective during the interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The standards permit the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. The Company is currently evaluating the applicability of the new revenue recognition guidance to the Company’s revenue recognition policies and assessing the impact of this guidance on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Note 3. Share Transactions

Below is a summary of transactions with respect to shares of the Company’s common stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017					2016
	Shares		Amount			Shares		Amount
Gross Proceeds from Offering		12,906,965		$	148,980		10,252,472		$	111,166
Reinvestment of Distributions		679,651			7,561		137,034			1,469
Total Gross Proceeds		13,586,616			156,541		10,389,506			112,635
Upfront Selling Commissions and Dealer Manager Fees(1)		—			(5,705)		—			(2,242)
Net Proceeds to Company		13,586,616			150,836		10,389,506			110,393
Share Repurchase Program(2)		(134,737)			(1,496)		(10,521)			(113)
Net Proceeds from Share Transactions		13,451,879		$	149,340		10,378,985		$	110,280

(1)

Effective January 25, 2017, in connection with certain changes to the Company’s plan of distribution, FS Investment Solutions, LLC (formerly FS2 Capital Partners, LLC), or FS Investment Solutions, the dealer manager for the Company’s continuous public offering and an affiliate of the Company, began receiving upfront selling commissions of up to 3.00% and dealer manager fees of up to 1.25% of the gross proceeds received on Class T shares sold in the offering. The Company expects that all of the upfront selling commissions and all or a portion of the dealer manager fees will be reallowed to selected broker-dealers and financial representatives. Prior to January 25, 2017, Class T shares were subject to upfront selling commissions of up to 2.20% of gross proceeds and were not subject to dealer manager fees.

(2)

Share repurchase program amounts are presented including any applicable contingent deferred sales charge. Beginning with the quarterly tender offer conducted during the three months ended March 31, 2017, Class T shares tendered pursuant to the Company’s share repurchase program were no longer subject to a contingent deferred sales charge. See below for a discussion of the Company’s share repurchase program and see Note 4 for the amount of the contingent deferred sales charge earned by FS Investment Solutions.

Public Offering of Shares

On October 13, 2017, the Company’s board of directors approved the closing of its public offering to new investors on or around November 1, 2017. The Company expects the last weekly closing in its continuous public offering to new investors to take place on or about November 15, 2017.

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 3. Share Transactions (continued)

Since commencing its continuous public offering and through October 31, 2017, the Company has issued 29,450,790 shares of Class T common stock for gross proceeds of $330,740, including Class T common stock issued under its distribution reinvestment plan and $9,241 in gross proceeds from the principal of FSIC IV Advisor, certain members of the Company’s board of directors and other individuals and entities affiliated with FSIC IV Advisor and GSO / Blackstone Debt Funds Management LLC, or GDFM, the Company’s investment sub-adviser. As of October 31, 2017, the Company had raised total gross proceeds of $330,940, including $200 of seed capital contributed by the principal of FSIC IV Advisor in February 2015 (see Note 4). During the period from October 1, 2017 to October 31, 2017, the Company issued 1,081,765 shares of common stock for gross proceeds of $12,589.

The proceeds from the issuance of common stock as presented on the Company’s unaudited consolidated statements of changes in net assets and unaudited consolidated statements of cash flows are presented net of upfront selling commissions and dealer manager fees, as applicable, of $5,705 and $2,242 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

The Company has submitted to the SEC an application for an exemptive order to permit it to offer additional classes of common stock. In the event the Company obtains such relief, it intends to amend its registration statement to offer additional classes of common stock, with each class having a different upfront sales load and fee and expense structure. There can be no assurance that the Company will receive an exemptive order from the SEC.

Share Repurchase Program

The Company intends to continue to conduct quarterly tender offers pursuant to its share repurchase program. The Company’s board of directors will consider the following factors, among others, in making its determination regarding whether to cause the Company to offer to repurchase shares and under what terms:

•

the effect of such repurchases on the Company’s qualification as a RIC (including the consequences of any necessary asset sales);

•

the liquidity of the Company’s assets (including fees and costs associated with disposing of assets);

•

the Company’s investment plans and working capital requirements;

•

the relative economies of scale with respect to the Company’s size;

•

the Company’s history in repurchasing shares of common stock or portions thereof; and

•

the condition of the securities markets.

Historically, the Company limited the number of shares of common stock to be repurchased during any calendar year to the lesser of (i) the number of shares of common stock it can repurchase with the proceeds it receives from the issuance of shares of its common stock under its distribution reinvestment plan and (ii) 10.0% of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding in the prior calendar year, or 2.5% in each calendar quarter. On May 9, 2017, the Company’s board of directors amended the share repurchase program. As amended, the Company will limit the maximum number of shares of common stock to be repurchased for any repurchase offer to the greater of (A) the number of shares of common stock that the Company can repurchase with the proceeds it has received from the sale of shares of common stock under its distribution reinvestment plan during the twelve-month period ending on the date the applicable repurchase offer expires (less the amount of proceeds used to repurchase shares of common stock on each previous repurchase date for repurchase offers conducted during such twelve-month

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 3. Share Transactions (continued)

period) (the Company refers to this limitation as the twelve-month repurchase limitation) and (B) the number of shares of common stock that the Company can repurchase with the proceeds it receives from the sale of shares of common stock under its distribution reinvestment plan during the three-month period ending on the date the applicable repurchase offer expires (the Company refers to this limitation as the three-month repurchase limitation). In addition to this limitation, the maximum number of shares of common stock to be repurchased for any repurchase offer will also be limited to 10.0% of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding in the prior calendar year, or 2.5% in each calendar quarter. As a result, the maximum number of shares of common stock to be repurchased for any repurchase offer will not exceed the lesser of (i) 10.0% of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding in the prior calendar year, or 2.5% in each calendar quarter, and (ii) whichever is greater of the twelve-month repurchase limitation described in clause (A) above and the three-month repurchase limitation described in clause (B) above. The purpose of this amendment was to provide the potential for the repurchase of a greater number of shares under the share repurchase program, particularly in the early quarters of the calendar year, in light of the limitation relating to proceeds received in connection with the Company’s distribution reinvestment plan. At the discretion of the Company’s board of directors, the Company may also use cash on hand, cash available from borrowings and cash from the liquidation of securities investments as of the end of the applicable period to repurchase shares of common stock. The Company’s board of directors reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to limit the number of shares to be repurchased for each class by applying the limitations on the number of shares to be repurchased, noted above, on a per class basis.

On October 13, 2017, the Company further amended the terms of its share repurchase program, or the amended share repurchase program, which will be effective as of the commencement of the Company’s quarterly repurchase offer for the fourth quarter of 2017. Under the existing share repurchase program, the Company offers to repurchase shares of its common stock on a quarterly basis at a repurchase price equal to the net offering price in effect on each date of repurchase. Under the amended share repurchase program, the Company will offer to repurchase shares of its common stock at a repurchase price equal to the price at which shares of its common stock are issued pursuant to the Company’s distribution reinvestment plan on the distribution date coinciding with the applicable share repurchase date. See Note 5 for additional information regarding the Company’s distribution reinvestment plan.

Prior to January 25, 2017, if a stockholder tendered his or her shares for repurchase by the Company, such shares were subject to a contingent deferred sales charge of 3.90%, which was calculated based upon the lesser of the estimated value of Class T shares as of the date of repurchase and the public offering price at the time such shares were purchased. The contingent deferred sales charge was not payable with respect to shares issued under the Company’s distribution reinvestment plan. Beginning with the tender offer conducted during the three months ended March 31, 2017, shares were no longer subject to a contingent deferred sales charge.

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Note 3. Share Transactions (continued)

The following table provides information concerning the Company’s repurchases of shares of its common stock pursuant to its share repurchase program during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016:

For the Three Months Ended	Repurchase Date	Shares Repurchased		Percentage of Shares Tendered That Were Repurchased		Percentage of Outstanding Shares Repurchased as of the Repurchase Date		Repurchase Price Per Share			Aggregate Consideration for Repurchased Shares
Fiscal 2016
June 30, 2016	July 6, 2016		10,521		100%		0.15%		$	10.7091		$	113
Fiscal 2017
December 31, 2016	January 4, 2017		24,998		100%		0.17%		$	10.9536		$	274
March 31, 2017	April 5, 2017		41,792		100%		0.22%		$	11.1070			464
June 30, 2017	July 5, 2017		67,947		100%		0.27%		$	11.1549			758
Total			134,737									$	1,496

On October 4, 2017, the Company repurchased 49,814 shares of common stock (representing 100% of the shares of common stock tendered for repurchase and 0.18% of the shares outstanding as of such date) at $11.1549 per share for aggregate consideration totaling $556.

Note 4. Related Party Transactions

Compensation of the Investment Adviser and Dealer Manager

Pursuant to the investment advisory and administrative services agreement, FSIC IV Advisor is entitled to an annual base management fee of 2.0% of the average weekly value of the Company’s gross assets (gross assets equal the total assets of the Company set forth on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets) and an incentive fee based on the Company’s performance. The Company commenced accruing fees under the investment advisory and administrative services agreement on January 6, 2016, upon commencement of the Company’s investment operations. Base management fees are paid on a quarterly basis in arrears. Effective February 1, 2017, FSIC IV Advisor contractually agreed to permanently waive 0.25% of the base management fee to which it is entitled under the investment advisory and administrative services agreement, so that the fee received equals 1.75% of the average weekly value of the Company’s gross assets. See Note 2 for a discussion of the capital gains and subordinated income incentive fees that FSIC IV Advisor may be entitled to under the investment advisory and administrative services agreement.

Pursuant to an investment sub-advisory agreement between FSIC IV Advisor and GDFM, or the investment sub-advisory agreement, GDFM will receive 50% of all management and incentive fees payable to FSIC IV Advisor under the investment advisory and administrative services agreement with respect to each year.

The Company reimburses FSIC IV Advisor for expenses necessary to perform services related to the Company’s administration and operations, including FSIC IV Advisor’s allocable portion of the compensation and related expenses of certain personnel of FS Investments, the Company’s sponsor and an affiliate of FSIC IV Advisor, providing administrative services to the Company on behalf of FSIC IV Advisor. The amount of this reimbursement is set at the lesser of (1) FSIC IV Advisor’s actual costs incurred in providing such services and (2) the amount that the Company estimates it would be required to pay alternative service providers for comparable services in the same geographic location. FSIC IV Advisor allocates the cost of such services to the Company based on factors such as assets, revenues, time allocations

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Note 4. Related Party Transactions (continued)

and/or other reasonable metrics. The Company’s board of directors reviews the methodology employed in determining how expenses are allocated to the Company and the proposed allocation of administrative expenses among the Company and certain affiliates of FSIC IV Advisor. The Company’s board of directors then assesses the reasonableness of such reimbursements for expenses allocated to the Company based on the breadth, depth and quality of such services as compared to the estimated cost to the Company of obtaining similar services from third-party service providers known to be available. In addition, the Company’s board of directors considers whether any single third-party service provider would be capable of providing all such services at comparable cost and quality. Finally, the Company’s board of directors compares the total amount paid to FSIC IV Advisor for such services as a percentage of the Company’s net assets to the same ratio as reported by other comparable BDCs. The Company does not reimburse FSIC IV Advisor for any services for which it receives a separate fee, or for rent, depreciation, utilities, capital equipment or other administrative items allocated to a controlling person of FSIC IV Advisor.

Under the investment advisory and administrative services agreement, the Company, either directly or through reimbursement to FSIC IV Advisor or its affiliates, is responsible for its organization and offering costs in an amount up to 0.75% of gross proceeds raised in the Company’s continuous public offering. Organization and offering costs primarily include legal, accounting, printing and other expenses relating to the Company’s continuous public offering, including costs associated with technology integration between the Company’s systems and those of its selected broker-dealers, marketing expenses, salaries and direct expenses of FSIC IV Advisor’s personnel, employees of its affiliates and others while engaged in registering and marketing the Company’s common stock, which includes the development of marketing materials and presentations, training and educational meetings, and generally coordinating the marketing process for the Company.

Prior to satisfaction of the minimum offering requirement and for a period of time thereafter, FS Investments, an affiliate of FSIC IV Advisor, funded the Company’s organization and offering costs. Following this period, the Company has paid certain of its organization and offering costs directly and has reimbursed FSIC IV Advisor for offering costs incurred by FSIC IV Advisor on the Company’s behalf, including marketing expenses, salaries and other direct expenses of FSIC IV Advisor’s personnel and employees of its affiliates while engaged in registering and marketing the Company’s shares of common stock. On January 6, 2016, the investment advisory and administrative services agreement became effective upon satisfaction of the minimum offering requirement, and FSIC IV Advisor became entitled to receive up to 0.75% of the gross proceeds raised in the Company’s continuous public offering until all organization and offering costs incurred have been recovered. As the Company reimburses FSIC IV Advisor for such costs, organization costs are charged to expense and offering costs are deferred and amortized to expense over twelve months.

FS Investments funded certain of the Company’s organization and offering costs in the amounts of $2,114 and $6,871, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and the period from February 25, 2015 (Inception) to December 31, 2016. Under the investment advisory and administrative services agreement, there was no liability on the Company’s part for the organization and offering costs funded by FSIC IV Advisor or its affiliates (including FS Investments) until the Company satisfied the minimum offering requirement on January 6, 2016. Since commencing its continuous public offering and through September 30, 2017, the Company has paid total reimbursements of $2,310 to FSIC IV Advisor and its affiliates for organization and offering costs funded by them. No amounts will remain reimbursable to FS Investments and its affiliates under this arrangement after the Company closes its continuous public offering in November 2017.

The dealer manager for the Company’s continuous public offering is FS Investment Solutions, which is one of the Company’s affiliates. Under a second amended and restated dealer manager agreement, dated as of January 25, 2017, among the Company, FSIC IV Advisor and FS Investment Solutions, FS Investment

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Note 4. Related Party Transactions (continued)

Solutions is entitled to receive upfront selling commissions and dealer manager fees in connection with the sale of shares of common stock in the Company’s continuous public offering, all or a portion of which may be reallowed to selected broker-dealers and financial representatives. The dealer manager reallowed to selected broker dealers and other financial representatives the upfront selling commissions and dealer manager fees, as applicable, it was entitled to receive during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, unless otherwise noted in the table below.

Shares of Class T common stock are subject to annual distribution fees of 1.00% of the estimated value of such shares, as determined in accordance with applicable rules of The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc., or FINRA. The annual distribution fees is paid by the Company to the dealer manager pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Company in compliance with Rules 12b-1 and 17d-3 under the 1940 Act, as if those rules applied to the Company. Among other requirements, such plan must be approved annually by a vote of the Company’s board of directors, including the directors who are not “interested persons” as defined in the 1940 Act and have no direct or indirect financial interest in the operation of such plan or in any agreements related to such plan.

Except for Class T shares purchased by the principal of FSIC IV Advisor, members of the Company’s board of directors and other individuals and entities affiliated with FSIC IV Advisor and GDFM, or through investment advisors whose contracts for investment advisory and related services include a fixed or “wrap” fee or other asset-based fee arrangement, annual distribution fees are expected to be reallowed to selected broker-dealers and financial representatives, unless noted in the table below. The annual distribution fees are intended to compensate the dealer manager and its affiliates, selected broker-dealers and financial representatives for services rendered and expenses incurred in connection with the ongoing marketing, sale and distribution of such shares.

The annual distribution fee accrues daily commencing upon the initial sale of shares of common stock in the Company’s continuous public offering until an investor reaches the sales charge cap, as defined below. The accrual as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 reflects amounts beginning with the initial sale of shares of common stock in the Company’s continuous public offering through September 30, 2017. The annual distribution fees are payable with respect to all shares of Class T common stock, other than shares issued under the Company’s distribution reinvestment plan. The annual distribution fees will terminate for all Class T stockholders upon a liquidity event. In addition, the Company will stop paying the annual distribution fees with respect to any outstanding Class T share when the total underwriting compensation from the upfront selling commissions, dealer manager fees and annual distribution fees attributable to any share equals 7.25% of gross offering proceeds, or the sales charge cap. The sales charge cap applicable to certain shares, including shares sold prior to January 25, 2017, will be reduced by the amount of any upfront sales load that is waived for such shares or to otherwise account for any lower upfront sales load paid by an investor with respect to such shares.

The annual distribution fees for all Class T shares currently will terminate upon the earliest of (i) any Class T share purchased after January 25, 2017 reaching the applicable sales charge cap, (ii) the Company’s dealer manager advising the Company that the aggregate underwriting compensation payable from all sources (determined in accordance with applicable FINRA rules) would be in excess of 10% of the gross proceeds of this offering and (iii) a liquidity event. If, in the future, the Company receives exemptive relief to offer multiple share classes and if it offers a class of common stock with no sales load or asset-based service or annual distribution fee, or a No-Load Share Class, upon a Class T share reaching the applicable sales charge cap, such share will be converted into a share of such No-Load Share Class and will no longer be subject to ongoing annual distribution fees.

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(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 4. Related Party Transactions (continued)

The following table describes the fees and expenses the Company accrued under the investment advisory and administrative services agreement, amounts recouped by FS Investments under the expense reimbursement agreement, as defined below, and fees that FS Investment Solutions received pursuant to the Company’s distribution plan and share repurchase program during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016:

			Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
Related Party	Source	Description	2017			2016			2017			2016
FSIC IV Advisor	Investment Advisory and Administrative Services Agreement	Base Management Fees(1)		$	1,432		$	520		$	3,555		$	888
FSIC IV Advisor	Investment Advisory and Administrative Services Agreement	Capital Gains Incentive Fees(2)		$	476		$	582		$	1,387		$	800
FSIC IV Advisor	Investment Advisory and Administrative Services Agreement	Administrative Services Expenses(3)		$	90		$	60		$	290		$	180
FSIC IV Advisor	Investment Advisory and Administrative Services Agreement	Offering Costs(4)		$	266		$	286		$	1,118		$	517
FSIC IV Advisor	Expense Support and Conditional Reimbursement Agreement	Expense Recoupment(5)			—			—		$	666			—
FS Investment Solutions	Distribution Plan	Distribution Fees(6)		$	29			—		$	71			—
FS Investment Solutions	Share Repurchase Program	Contingent Deferred Sales Charges(7)			—		$	4		$	10		$	4

(1)

FSIC IV Advisor contractually agreed, effective February 1, 2017, to permanently waive 0.25% of the base management fee to which it is entitled under the investment advisory and administrative services agreement so that the fee received equals 1.75% of the average weekly value of the Company’s gross assets. As a result, the amount shown for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 is net of waivers of $204 and $462, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, $2,939 and $68 in base management fees were paid to FSIC IV Advisor, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, $300 in base management fees were applied to offset the liability of FS Investments under the expense reimbursement agreement (see “—Expense Reimbursement” below). As of September 30, 2017, $1,432 in base management fees were payable to FSIC IV Advisor.

(2)

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company accrued capital gains incentive fees of $1,387 and $800, respectively, based on the performance of its portfolio. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company had accrued $2,204 and $1,302, respectively, in capital gains incentive fees, of which $1,859 and $817, respectively, was based on unrealized gains and $345 and $485, respectively, was based on realized gains. No capital gains incentive fees are actually payable by the Company with respect to unrealized gains unless and until those gains are actually realized. The Company paid FSIC IV Advisor $485 in capital gains incentive fees during the nine months ended September 30, 2017. See Note 2 for a discussion of the methodology employed by the Company in calculating the capital gains incentive fees.

(3)

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, $257 and $142, respectively, of the accrued administrative services expenses related to the allocation of costs of administrative personnel for services rendered to the Company by FSIC IV Advisor and the remainder related to other reimbursable expenses. The Company paid $334 and $65 in administrative services expenses to FSIC IV Advisor during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

(4)

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company expensed offering costs of $1,118 and $517, respectively, all of which related to reimbursements to FSIC IV Advisor for offering costs incurred on the Company’s behalf, including marketing expenses, salaries and other direct expenses of FSIC IV Advisor’s personnel and employees of its affiliates while engaged in registering and marketing the Company’s shares of common stock.

(5)

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company accrued $666 for expense recoupments payable to FSIC IV Advisor under the expense reimbursement agreement (see “—Expense Reimbursement” below). During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company paid $666 to FSIC IV Advisor. As of September 30, 2017, the Company did not have any expense recoupments payable to FSIC IV Advisor.

(6)

Represents the distribution fees retained by FS Investment Solutions and not re-allowed to selected broker-dealers or financial representatives.

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Note 4. Related Party Transactions (continued)

(7)

Represents the total amount of contingent deferred sales charges paid to FS Investment Solutions by stockholders who tendered shares pursuant to the Company’s share repurchase program. Beginning with the quarterly tender offer conducted during the three months ended March 31, 2017, Class T shares tendered pursuant to the Company’s share repurchase program were no longer subject to a contingent deferred sales charge.

Capital Contributions by FSIC IV Advisor and GDFM

In February 2015, Michael C. Forman, one of the principals of FSIC IV Advisor, contributed $200, which was used in its entirety to purchase 20,000 shares of Class T common stock at $10.00 per share. Mr. Forman will not tender these shares of common stock for repurchase as long as FSIC IV Advisor remains the Company’s investment adviser.

As of October 31, 2017, the Company issued an aggregate of 886,394 shares of Class T common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of $9,241 to the principals of FSIC IV Advisor, members of the Company’s board of directors and other individuals and entities affiliated with FSIC IV Advisor and GDFM, including shares of Class T common stock sold to Mr. Forman in February 2015.

Potential Conflicts of Interest

FSIC IV Advisor’s senior management team is comprised of substantially the same personnel as the senior management teams of the investment advisers to certain other BDCs, open- and closed-end management investment companies and a real estate investment trust sponsored by FS Investments, or the Fund Complex. As a result, such personnel provide, or expect to provide, investment advisory services to certain other funds in the Fund Complex and such personnel may serve in similar or other capacities for the investment advisers to future investment vehicles in the Fund Complex. While none of the investment advisers are currently providing investment advisory services to clients other than the funds in the Fund Complex, any, or all, may do so in the future. In the event that FSIC IV Advisor or its management team undertakes to provide investment advisory services to other clients in the future, it intends to allocate investment opportunities in a fair and equitable manner consistent with the Company’s investment objectives and strategies, if necessary, so that the Company will not be disadvantaged in relation to any other client of FSIC IV Advisor or its management team. For additional information regarding potential conflicts of interest, see the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Co-Investment Exemptive Relief

As a BDC, the Company is subject to certain regulatory restrictions in making its investments. For example, BDCs generally are not permitted to co-invest with certain affiliated entities in transactions originated by the BDC or its affiliates in the absence of an exemptive order from the SEC. However, BDCs are permitted to, and may, simultaneously co-invest in transactions where price is the only negotiated term. In an order dated June 4, 2013, the SEC granted exemptive relief to affiliates of the Company, upon which the Company may rely, and which permits the Company, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, to co-invest in certain privately negotiated investment transactions with certain affiliates of FSIC IV Advisor, including FS Investment Corporation, FS Energy and Power Fund, FS Investment Corporation II, FS Investment Corporation III and any future BDCs that are advised by FSIC IV Advisor or its affiliated investment advisers, or collectively the Company’s co-investment affiliates. The Company believes this relief has and may continue to enhance its ability to further its investment objectives and strategies. The Company believes this relief may also increase favorable investment opportunities for it, in part, by allowing it to participate in larger investments, together with its co-investment affiliates, than would be available to the

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Note 4. Related Party Transactions (continued)

Company if such relief had not been obtained. Because the Company’s affiliates did not seek exemptive relief to engage in co-investment transactions with GDFM and its affiliates, the Company is permitted to co-invest with GDFM and its affiliates only in accordance with existing regulatory guidance (e.g., where price is the only negotiated term).

Expense Reimbursement

Pursuant to an amended and restated expense support and conditional reimbursement agreement, dated as of October 9, 2015, by and between FS Investments and the Company, or the expense reimbursement agreement, FS Investments has agreed to reimburse the Company for expenses in an amount that is sufficient to ensure that no portion of the Company’s distributions to stockholders will be paid from its offering proceeds or borrowings. However, because certain investments the Company may make, including preferred and common equity investments, may generate dividends and other distributions to the Company that are treated for tax purposes as a return of capital, a portion of the Company’s distributions to stockholders may also be deemed to constitute a return of capital to the extent that the Company may use such dividends or other distribution proceeds to fund its distributions to stockholders. Under those circumstances, FS Investments will not reimburse the Company for the portion of such distributions to stockholders that represent a return of capital, as the purpose of the expense reimbursement arrangement is not to prevent tax-advantaged distributions to stockholders.

Under the expense reimbursement agreement, FS Investments will reimburse the Company for expenses in an amount equal to the difference between the Company’s cumulative distributions paid to its stockholders in each quarter, less the sum of the Company’s net investment company taxable income, net capital gains and dividends and other distributions paid to the Company on account of preferred and common equity investments in portfolio companies (to the extent such amounts are not included in net investment company taxable income or net capital gains) in each quarter.

Pursuant to the expense reimbursement agreement, the Company has a conditional obligation to reimburse FS Investments for any amounts funded by FS Investments under such agreement if (and only to the extent that), during any fiscal quarter occurring within three years of the date on which FS Investments funded such amount, the sum of the Company’s net investment company taxable income, net capital gains and the amount of any dividends and other distributions paid to the Company on account of preferred and common equity investments in portfolio companies (to the extent not included in net investment company taxable income or net capital gains) exceeds the cumulative distributions paid by the Company to its stockholders during such quarter; provided, however, that (i) the Company will only reimburse FS Investments for expense support payments made by FS Investments with respect to any calendar quarter to the extent that the payment of such reimbursement (together with any other reimbursement paid during such fiscal year) does not cause “other operating expenses” (as defined below) (on an annualized basis and net of any expense support payments received by the Company during such fiscal year) to exceed the lesser of (A) 1.75% of the Company’s average net assets attributable to shares of its common stock for the fiscal year-to-date period after taking such payments into account and (B) the percentage of the Company’s average net assets attributable to shares of its common stock represented by “other operating expenses” during the fiscal year in which such expense support payment from FS Investments was made (provided, however, that this clause (B) shall not apply to any reimbursement payment which relates to an expense support payment from FS Investments made during the same fiscal year); and (ii) the Company will not reimburse FS Investments for expense support payments made by FS Investments for any calendar quarter if the annualized rate of regular cash distributions declared by the Company at the time of such reimbursement payment is less than the annualized rate of regular cash distributions declared by the Company at the time FS Investments made the expense support payment to which such reimbursement payment relates. The Company is not obligated to pay interest on the reimbursements it is required to make

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Note 4. Related Party Transactions (continued)

to FS Investments under the expense reimbursement agreement. “Other operating expenses” means the Company’s total “operating expenses” (as defined below), excluding base management fees, incentive fees, annual distribution fees, organization and offering expenses, financing fees and costs, interest expense, brokerage commissions and extraordinary expenses. “Operating expenses” means all operating costs and expenses incurred, as determined in accordance with GAAP for investment companies.

The Company or FS Investments may terminate the expense reimbursement agreement at any time. FS Investments has indicated that it expects to continue such reimbursements until it deems that the Company has achieved economies of scale sufficient to ensure that it bears a reasonable level of expenses in relation to its income. The specific amount of expenses reimbursed by FS Investments, if any, will be determined at the end of each quarter. Upon termination of the expense reimbursement agreement by FS Investments, FS Investments will be required to fund any amounts accrued thereunder as of the date of termination. Similarly, the Company’s conditional obligation to reimburse FS Investments pursuant to the terms of the expense reimbursement agreement shall survive the termination of such agreement by either party.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company did not accrue any amounts for expense reimbursements that FS Investments has agreed to pay. During the period from January 6, 2016 (Commencement of Operations) through September 30, 2016, the Company accrued $666 for expense reimbursements that FS Investments agreed to pay. These reimbursements were funded, in part, through the offset of management fees payable by the Company to FSIC IV Advisor. As of September 30, 2017, the Company did not have any reimbursements due from FS Investments.

As discussed above, under the expense reimbursement agreement, amounts reimbursed to the Company by FS Investments may become subject to repayment by the Company in the future. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company repaid $666 of expense recoupments to FS Investments. As of September 30, 2017, the Company did not have any expense recoupments due to FS Investments and no further amounts remain subject to repayment by the Company to FS Investments in the future.

FS Investments is controlled by the Company’s chairman, president and chief executive officer, Michael C. Forman, and FS Investments’ co-founder, David J. Adelman. There can be no assurance that the expense reimbursement agreement will remain in effect or that FS Investments will reimburse any portion of the Company’s expenses in future quarters.

FS Benefit Trust

FS Benefit Trust was formed as a Delaware statutory trust for the purpose of awarding equity incentive compensation to employees of FS Investments and its affiliates. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, FS Benefit Trust purchased $1 of the Company’s shares of common stock at a purchase price equal to 97.80% of the public offering price in effect on the purchase date.

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 5. Distributions

The following table reflects the cash distributions per share that the Company declared and paid to stockholders on its common stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016:

	Distribution(1)
For the Three Months Ended	Per Share			Amount
Fiscal 2016
March 31, 2016		$	0.14960		$	205
June 30, 2016			0.16200			755
September 30, 2016			0.16200			1,401
Total		$	0.47360		$	2,361
Fiscal 2017
March 31, 2017(2)		$	0.18767		$	2,917
June 30, 2017(2)			0.20171			4,712
September 30, 2017			0.17475			4,565
Total		$	0.56413		$	12,194

(1)

Distribution amounts and per share amounts shown are net of annual distribution fees, which began accruing on February 1, 2017, and reflect the special cash distributions described in footnote (2) below. See Note 4 for a discussion regarding annual distribution fees.

(2)

On a monthly basis from February 2017 through June 2017, the Company paid special cash distributions in the weekly amount of approximately $0.002 per share, to stockholders of record as of the weekly record dates previously determined by the Company’s board of directors for that period. The Company paid a total of approximately $884 in special cash distributions to stockholders. The Company’s board of directors ratified and approved such monthly special cash distribution payments on August 10, 2017.

The Company previously declared regular cash distributions on a quarterly basis and paid such distributions on a monthly basis to stockholders of record, as determined on a weekly basis. On August 10, 2017, the Company’s board of directors declared regular weekly cash distributions for October 2017 through December 2017, each in the gross amount of $0.015521 per share. The gross amount declared includes the portion of the annual distribution fee amount, which is an expense of the Company and not paid to stockholders. These distributions, less the annual distribution fee amount, have been or will be paid monthly to stockholders of record as of weekly record dates previously determined by the Company’s board of directors. Following the closing of the Company’s continuous public offering, the Company intends to declare regular cash distributions on a quarterly basis and pay such distributions on a monthly basis to Class T stockholders of record, as determined on a monthly basis. On November 6, 2017, the Company’s board of directors declared regular monthly cash distributions for January 2018 through March 2018, each in the gross amount of $0.067258 per share. These distributions, less the annual distribution fee amount, will be paid monthly to Class T stockholders of record as of monthly record dates previously determined by the Company’s board of directors. The timing and amount of any future distributions to stockholders are subject to applicable legal restrictions and the sole discretion of the Company’s board of directors.

The Company has adopted an “opt in” distribution reinvestment plan for its stockholders. As a result, if the Company makes a cash distribution, its stockholders will receive the distribution in cash unless they specifically “opt in” to the distribution reinvestment plan so as to have their cash distributions reinvested in additional shares of the Company’s common stock. However, certain state authorities or regulators may impose restrictions from time to time that may prevent or limit a stockholder’s ability to participate in the distribution reinvestment plan.

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(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 5. Distributions (continued)

In connection with the anticipated closing of the Company’s continuous public offering to new investors, the Company amended and restated its distribution reinvestment plan, or the amended distribution reinvestment plan, which will first apply to the reinvestment of cash distributions paid on or after November 29, 2017. Under the current distribution reinvestment plan, cash distributions to participating stockholders are reinvested in additional shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price equal to the net offering price in effect on the date of issuance. Under the amended distribution reinvestment plan, cash distributions to participating stockholders will be reinvested in additional shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price determined by the Company’s board of directors or a committee thereof, in its sole discretion, that is (i) not less than the net asset value per share of the Company’s common stock as determined in good faith by the Company’s board of directors or a committee thereof, in its sole discretion, immediately prior to the payment of the distribution and (ii) not more than 2.5% greater than the net asset value per share of the Company’s common stock as of such date. Although distributions paid in the form of additional shares of common stock will generally be subject to U.S. federal, state and local taxes in the same manner as cash distributions, stockholders who elect to participate in the Company’s distribution reinvestment plan will not receive any corresponding cash distributions with which to pay any such applicable taxes. Stockholders receiving distributions in the form of additional shares of common stock will be treated as receiving a distribution in the amount of the fair market value of the Company’s shares of common stock.

The Company may fund its cash distributions to stockholders from any sources of funds legally available to it, including proceeds from the sale of shares of the Company’s common stock, 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 the Company on account of preferred and common equity investments in portfolio companies and expense reimbursements from FS Investments. The Company has not established limits on the amount of funds it may use from available sources to make distributions. During certain periods, the Company’s distributions may exceed its earnings. As a result, it is possible that a portion of the distributions the Company makes may represent a return of capital. A return of capital generally is a return of a stockholder’s investment rather than a return of earnings or gains derived from the Company’s investment activities and will be made after the deduction of fees and expenses, including any fees payable to FSIC IV Advisor. Each year a statement on Form 1099-DIV identifying the sources of the distributions (i.e., paid from ordinary income, paid from net capital gains on the sale of securities, and/or a return of capital, which is a nontaxable distribution) will be mailed to the Company’s stockholders. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to pay distributions at a specific rate or at all.

For a period of time following commencement of the Company’s continuous public offering, which time period may be significant, substantial portions of the Company’s distributions have been, and may in the future, be funded through the reimbursement of certain expenses by FS Investments and its affiliates, including through the waiver of certain investment advisory fees by FSIC IV Advisor, that are subject to repayment by the Company within three years. The purpose of this arrangement is to ensure that no portion of the Company’s distributions to stockholders will be paid from offering proceeds or borrowings. Any such distributions funded through expense reimbursements or waivers of advisory fees are not based on the Company’s investment performance, and can only be sustained if the Company achieves positive investment performance in future periods and/or FS Investments continues to make such reimbursements or waivers of such fees. The Company’s future repayments of amounts reimbursed or waived by FS Investments or its affiliates will reduce the distributions that stockholders would otherwise receive in the future. FS Investments and its affiliates have no obligation to waive advisory fees or otherwise reimburse expenses in future periods. No portion of the distributions paid during the nine months ended

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 5. Distributions (continued)

September 30, 2017 was funded through the reimbursement of operating expenses by FS Investments. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, if FS Investments had not reimbursed certain of the Company’s expenses, 28% of the aggregate amount of distributions paid would have been funded from offering proceeds or borrowings.

The following table reflects the sources of the cash distributions paid to stockholders on a tax basis that the Company has paid on its common stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017					2016
Source of Distribution	Distribution Amount			Percentage		Distribution Amount			Percentage
Offering proceeds		$	—		—		$	—		—
Borrowings			—		—			—		—
Net investment income (prior to expense reimbursement)(1)			10,162		83%			749		32%
Short-term capital gains proceeds from the sale of assets			2,032		17%			946		40%
Long-term capital gains proceeds from the sale of assets			—		—			—		—
Non-capital gains proceeds from the sale of assets			—		—			—		—
Distributions on account of preferred and common equity			—		—			—		—
Expense reimbursement from sponsor			—		—			666		28%
Total		$	12,194		100%		$	2,361		100%

(1)

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, 98.2% and 93.5%, respectively, of the Company’s gross investment income was attributable to cash income earned, 1.6% and 5.2%, respectively, was attributable to non-cash accretion of discount and 0.2% and 1.3%, respectively, was attributed to paid-in-kind, or PIK, interest.

The Company’s net investment income on a tax basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 was $11,196 and $1,415, respectively. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company had $4,906 and $2,032, respectively, of undistributed net investment income and accumulated undistributed net realized gains on a tax basis.

The difference between the Company’s GAAP-basis net investment income (loss) and its tax-basis net investment income is primarily due to the reclassification of unamortized original issue discount, certain amendment fees and prepayment fees recognized upon prepayment of loans from income for GAAP purposes to realized gains for tax purposes, the reversal of the required accrual for GAAP purposes of incentive fees on unrealized gains even though no such incentive fees on unrealized gains are payable by the Company, the inclusion of a portion of the periodic net settlement payments due on its TRS in tax-basis net investment income and non-deductible offering costs.

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 5. Distributions (continued)

The following table sets forth a reconciliation between GAAP-basis net investment income (loss) and tax-basis net investment income during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016
GAAP-basis net investment income		$	2,550		$	(1,440)
Reversal of incentive fee accrual on unrealized gains			1,042			593
Reclassification of unamortized original issue discount, amendment fees and prepayment fees			(559)			(146)
Tax-basis net investment income portion of total return swap payments			5,822			1,371
Accretion of discount on total return swap			995			217
Nondeductible offering costs			1,118			—
Other miscellaneous differences			228			820
Tax-basis net investment income		$	11,196		$	1,415

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. Therefore, a determination made on a quarterly basis may not be representative of the actual tax attributes of the Company’s distributions for a full year. The actual tax characteristics of distributions to stockholders are reported to stockholders annually on Form 1099-DIV.

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the components of accumulated earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

	September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)			December 31, 2016
Distributable ordinary income (net investment income and short-term capital gains)		$	4,515		$	2,032
Distributable capital gains (accumulated capital losses)			391			—
Other temporary differences			(1,634)			(1,114)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and total return swap(1)			6,706			3,671
Total		$	9,978		$	4,589

(1)

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the gross unrealized appreciation on the Company’s investments and TRS was $7,120 and $3,725, respectively. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the gross unrealized depreciation on the Company’s investments was $414 and $54, respectively.

The aggregate cost of the Company’s investments, including the accretion of discount on the TRS, for U.S. federal income tax purposes totaled $228,002 and $62,061 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The aggregate net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on a tax basis, including the Company’s TRS, was $6,706 and $3,671 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 6. Investment Portfolio

The following table summarizes the composition of the Company’s investment portfolio at cost and fair value as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

	September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)								December 31, 2016
	Amortized Cost(1)			Fair Value			Percentage of Portfolio		Amortized Cost(1)			Fair Value			Percentage of Portfolio
Senior Secured Loans—First Lien		$	105,591		$	107,088		46%		$	40,917		$	41,296		65%
Senior Secured Loans—Second Lien			28,888			29,494		13%			5,423			5,843		9%
Senior Secured Bonds			29,971			30,297		13%			2,000			2,045		3%
Subordinated Debt			61,373			63,965		28%			12,761			13,502		22%
Equity/Other			1,184			1,253		0%			651			624		1%
Total		$	227,007		$	232,097		100%		$	61,752		$	63,310		100%

(1)

Amortized cost represents the original cost adjusted for the amortization of premiums and/or accretion of discounts, as applicable, on investments.

The following table summarizes the composition of the Company’s investment portfolio at cost and fair value as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 to include, on a look-through basis, the investments underlying the TRS, as disclosed in Note 8. The investments underlying the TRS had a notional amount and market value of $169,931 and $172,004, respectively as of September 30, 2017 and $110,444 and $112,411, respectively, as of December 31, 2016.

	September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)								December 31, 2016
	Amortized Cost(1)			Fair Value			Percentage of Portfolio		Amortized Cost(1)			Fair Value			Percentage of Portfolio
Senior Secured Loans—First Lien		$	236,790		$	239,457		59%		$	136,436		$	138,354		79%
Senior Secured Loans—Second Lien			67,620			69,129		17%			20,348			21,196		12%
Senior Secured Bonds			29,971			30,297		8%			2,000			2,045		1%
Subordinated Debt			61,373			63,965		16%			12,761			13,502		8%
Equity/Other			1,184			1,253		0%			651			624		0%
Total		$	396,938		$	404,101		100%		$	172,196		$	175,721		100%

(1)

Amortized cost represents the original cost adjusted for the amortization of premiums and/or accretion of discounts, as applicable, on investments.

In general, under the 1940 Act, the Company would be presumed to “control” a portfolio company if it owned more than 25% of its voting securities or it had the power to exercise control over the management or policies of such portfolio company, and would be an “affiliated person” of a portfolio company if it owned 5% or more of its voting securities. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company did not “control” and was not an “affiliated person” of any of its portfolio companies, each as defined in the 1940 Act.

The Company’s investment portfolio may contain loans and other unfunded arrangements that are in the form of lines of credit, revolving credit facilities, delayed draw credit facilities or other investments, pursuant to which the Company may be required to provide funding when requested by portfolio companies in accordance with the terms of the underlying agreements. As of September 30, 2017, the Company had ten unfunded debt investments with aggregate unfunded commitments of $13,107 and an unfunded equity/other commitment to purchase up to $16 in shares of series A units of Chisholm Oil and Gas, LLC. As of December 31, 2016, the Company had seven unfunded debt investments with aggregate

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 6. Investment Portfolio (continued)

unfunded commitments of $9,846. The Company maintains sufficient cash on hand, available borowings and liquid securities to fund such unfunded commitments should the need arise. For additional details regarding the Company’s unfunded debt investments, see the Company’s unaudited consolidated schedule of investments as of September 30, 2017 and audited consolidated schedule of investments as of December 31, 2016.

The table below describes investments by industry classification and enumerates the percentage, by fair value, of the total portfolio assets in such industries as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

	September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)					December 31, 2016
Industry Classification	Fair Value			Percentage of Portfolio		Fair Value			Percentage of Portfolio
Automobiles & Components		$	—		—		$	2,925		5%
Capital Goods			52,286		22%			11,696		19%
Commercial & Professional Services			20,444		9%			12,694		20%
Consumer Durables & Apparel			7,105		3%			—		—
Consumer Services			31,854		14%			17,880		28%
Diversified Financials			9,011		4%			1,988		3%
Energy			17,685		7%			2,044		3%
Food, Beverage & Tobacco			4,355		2%			—		—
Health Care Equipment & Services			11,858		5%			—		—
Insurance			15,375		6%			—		—
Materials			26,918		12%			—		—
Retailing			19,959		9%			3,069		5%
Software & Services			13,314		6%			11,014		17%
Transportation			1,933		1%			—		—
Total		$	232,097		100%		$	63,310		100%

Note 7. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Under existing accounting guidance, fair value is defined as the price that the Company would receive upon selling an investment or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction to a market participant in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment. This accounting guidance emphasizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable market inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability, including assumptions about risk. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances.

The Company classifies the inputs used to measure these fair values into the following hierarchy as defined by current accounting guidance:

Level 1: Inputs that are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Inputs that are quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets.

Level 3: Inputs that are unobservable for an asset or liability.

A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 7. Fair Value of Financial Instruments (continued)

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company’s investments and total return swap were categorized as follows in the fair value hierarchy:

	September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)						December 31, 2016
Valuation Inputs	Investments			Total Return Swap			Investments			Total Return Swap
Level 1—Price quotations in active markets		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Level 2—Significant other observable inputs			—			—			—			—
Level 3—Significant unobservable inputs			232,097			2,611			63,310			2,422
Total		$	232,097		$	2,611		$	63,310		$	2,422

The Company’s investments consist primarily of debt investments that are traded on a private over-the-counter market for institutional investors. Debt investments, for which broker quotes are not available are valued by independent valuation firms, which determine the fair value of such investments by considering, among other factors, the borrower’s ability to adequately service its debt, prevailing interest rates for like investments, expected cash flows, call features, anticipated prepayments and other relevant terms of the investments. Except as described below, all of the Company’s equity/other investments are also valued by independent valuation firms, which determine the fair value of such investments by considering, among other factors, contractual rights ascribed to such investments, as well as various income scenarios and multiples of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA, cash flows, net income or revenues, or, in limited instances, book value or liquidation value. An investment that is newly issued and purchased near the date of the financial statements is valued at cost if the Company’s board of directors determines that the cost of such investment is the best indication of its fair value. Investments that are traded on an active public market are valued at their closing price as of the date of the financial statements. Except as described above, the Company values its other investments by using the midpoint of the prevailing bid and ask prices from dealers on the date of the relevant period end, which are provided by an independent third-party pricing service and screened for validity by such service.

The Company values the TRS in accordance with the agreements between Cheltenham Funding and Citibank that collectively established the TRS, which agreements are collectively referred to herein as the TRS Agreement. Pursuant to the TRS Agreement, the value of the TRS is based on the increase or decrease in the value of the loans underlying the TRS, together with accrued interest income, interest expense and certain other expenses incurred under the TRS. The loans underlying the TRS are valued by Citibank. Citibank bases its valuation on the indicative bid prices provided by an independent third-party pricing service. Bid prices reflect the highest price that market participants may be willing to pay. These valuations are sent to the Company for review and testing. The valuation committee of the Company’s board of directors, or the valuation committee, and the board of directors review and approve the value of the TRS, as well as the value of the loans underlying the TRS, on a quarterly basis. To the extent the valuation committee or board of directors has any questions or concerns regarding the valuation of the loans underlying the TRS, such valuation is discussed or challenged pursuant to the terms of the TRS Agreement. See Note 8 for additional information regarding the Company’s TRS.

The Company periodically benchmarks the bid and ask prices it receives from the third-party pricing services and/or dealers, as applicable, 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 prices are reliable indicators of fair value. However, because of the private nature of this marketplace (meaning actual transactions are not publicly reported), the Company believes that these valuation inputs are classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. The Company may also use other methods, including the use of an

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 7. Fair Value of Financial Instruments (continued)

independent valuation firm, to determine fair value for securities for which it cannot obtain prevailing bid and ask prices through third-party pricing services or independent dealers, or where the Company’s board of directors otherwise determines that the use of such other methods is appropriate. The Company periodically benchmarks the valuations provided by the independent valuation firms against the actual prices at which the Company purchases and sells its investments. The valuation committee and the board of directors reviewed and approved the valuation determinations made with respect to these investments in a manner consistent with the Company’s valuation policy.

The following is a reconciliation for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 of investments for which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value:

	For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
	Senior Secured Loans— First Lien			Senior Secured Loans— Second Lien			Senior Secured Bonds			Subordinated Debt			Equity/ Other			Total
Fair value at beginning of period		$	41,296		$	5,843		$	2,045		$	13,502		$	624		$	63,310
Accretion of discount (amortization of premium)			84			354			(43)			129			—			524
Net realized gain (loss)			436			204			426			213			—			1,279
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)			1,118			186			281			1,851			96			3,532
Purchases			92,972			31,334			41,699			55,472			533			222,010
Paid-in-kind interest			25			—			—			—			—			25
Sales and repayments			(28,843)			(8,427)			(14,111)			(7,202)			—			(58,583)
Net transfers in or out of Level 3			—			—			—			—			—			—
Fair value at end of period		$	107,088		$	29,494		$	30,297		$	63,965		$	1,253		$	232,097
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in changes in net assets attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to investments still held at the reporting date		$	1,396		$	563		$	281		$	1,959		$	96		$	4,295

	For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
	Senior Secured Loans— First Lien			Senior Secured Loans— Second Lien			Subordinated Debt			Equity/ Other			Total
Fair value at beginning of period		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Accretion of discount (amortization of premium)			106			17			35			—			158
Net realized gain (loss)			407			56			3			—			466
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)			435			149			540			(29)			1,095
Purchases			89,597			16,336			17,075			552			123,560
Paid-in-kind interest			18			—			—			—			18
Sales and repayments			(61,194)			(5,465)			(6,413)			—			(73,072)
Net transfers in or out of Level 3			—			—			—			—			—
Fair value at end of period		$	29,369		$	11,093		$	11,240		$	523		$	52,225
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in changes in net assets attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to investments still held at the reporting date		$	435		$	149		$	540		$	(29)		$	1,095

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 7. Fair Value of Financial Instruments (continued)

The following is a reconciliation for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 of the total return swap for which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining the fair value:

	For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016
Fair value at beginning of period		$	2,422		$	—
Accretion of discount (amortization of premium)			—			—
Net realized gain (loss)			7,857			2,395
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)			189			1,902
Sales and repayments			(7,857)			(2,395)
Net transfers in or out of Level 3			—			—
Fair value at end of period		$	2,611		$	1,902
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in changes in net assets attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to the total return swap still held at the reporting date		$	189		$	1,902

The valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used in recurring Level 3 fair value measurements as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 were as follows:

Type of Investment	Fair Value at September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)			Valuation Technique(1)	Unobservable Input	Range	Weighted Average
Senior Secured Loans—First Lien		$	86,660	Market Comparables	Market Yield (%)	6.7% - 11.8%	9.0%
			20,428	Market Quotes	Indicative Dealer Quotes	96.0% - 103.0%	99.3%
Senior Secured Loans—Second Lien			1,003	Market Comparables	Market Yield (%)	8.9% - 10.8%	9.9%
			28,491	Market Quotes	Indicative Dealer Quotes	98.9% - 101.8%	100.8%
Senior Secured Bonds			3,303	Market Comparables	Market Yield (%)	9.0% - 10.0%	9.4%
			3,300	Other(2)	Other	N/A	N/A
			23,694	Market Quotes	Indicative Dealer Quotes	98.0% - 108.2%	102.5%
Subordinated Debt			9	Market Comparables	EBITDA Multiples (x)	10.3x - 11.3x	10.8x
			63,956	Market Quotes	Indicative Dealer Quotes	98.5% - 108.0%	102.7%
Equity/Other			1,253	Market Comparables	EBITDA Multiples (x)	5.3x - 16.0x	10.1x
				Option Valuation Model	Volatility (%)	30.0% - 30.0%	30.0%
Total		$	232,097
Total Return Swap		$	2,611	Market Quotes	Indicative Dealer Quotes	73.9% - 101.0%	98.1%

(1)

Investments using a market quotes valuation technique were valued by using the midpoint of the prevailing bid and ask prices from dealers on the date of the relevant period end, which was provided by an independent third-party pricing service and screened for validity by such service. For investments utilizing a market comparables valuation technique, a significant increase (decrease) in the market yield, in isolation, would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement, and a significant increase (decrease) in any of the valuation multiples, in isolation, would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement. For investments utilizing an option valuation model valuation technique, a significant increase (decrease) in the volatility, in isolation, would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement.

(2)

Fair value based on expected outcome of proposed corporate transactions or other various factors.

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(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 7. Fair Value of Financial Instruments (continued)

Type of Investment	Fair Value at December 31, 2016			Valuation Technique(1)	Unobservable Input	Range	Weighted Average
Senior Secured Loans—First Lien		$	21,315	Market Comparables	Market Yield (%)	8.0% - 10.5%	9.1%
			34	Other(2)	Other(2)	N/A	N/A
			13,697	Market Quotes	Indicative Dealer Quotes	97.0% - 101.5%	99.8%
			6,250	Cost	Cost	100.0% - 100.0%	100.0%
Senior Secured Loans—Second Lien			1,209	Market Comparables	Market Yield (%)	12.5% - 13.0%	12.8%
			4,634	Market Quotes	Indicative Dealer Quotes	93.5% - 98.5%	97.4%
Senior Secured Bonds			2,045	Market Comparables	Market Yield (%)	8.5% - 9.0%	8.8%
Subordinated Debt			9	Market Comparables	EBITDA Multiples (x)	9.3x - 10.3x	9.8x
			13,493	Market Quotes	Indicative Dealer Quotes	99.9% - 102.8%	101.5%
Equity/Other			624	Market Comparables	EBITDA Multiples (x)	7.0x - 14.3x	9.6x
Total		$	63,310
Total Return Swap		$	2,422	Market Quotes	Indicative Dealer Quotes	81.4% - 101.8%	97.6%

(1)

(2)

Fair value based on expected outcome of proposed corporate transactions or other various factors.

Note 8. Financing Arrangements

The following tables present summary information with respect to the Company’s outstanding financing arrangements as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. For additional information regarding these financing arrangements, see the notes to the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements contained in its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 and the additional disclosure set forth in this Note 8.

As of September 30, 2017
(Unaudited)

Arrangement

Type of Arrangement

Rate

Amount
Outstanding

Amount
Available

Maturity Date

BNP Facility

Prime Brokerage

L+1.25%

19,900

30,100

June 27, 2018(1)

Citibank Total Return Swap

Total Return Swap

L+1.60%

169,931

5,069

N/A(2)

(1)

As described below, this facility generally is terminable upon 270 days’ notice by either party. As of September 30, 2017, neither party to the facility had provided notice of its intent to terminate the facility.

(2)

The TRS may be terminated by Cheltenham Funding at any time, subject to payment of an early termination fee if prior to the date 30 days before January 19, 2018, or by Citibank on or after January 19, 2018, in each case, in whole or in part, upon prior written notice to the other party.

As of December 31, 2016

Arrangement

Type of Arrangement

Rate

Amount
Outstanding

Amount
Available

Maturity Date

Citibank Total Return Swap(1)

Total Return Swap

L+1.60%

110,444

14,556

N/A(2)

(1)

On January 30, 2017, Cheltenham Funding entered into an amendment to the TRS, effective January 19, 2017, to increase the maximum aggregate notional amount of the portfolio of loans subject to the TRS from $125,000 to $175,000.

(2)

The TRS was terminable by Cheltenham Funding at any time, subject to payment of an early termination fee if prior to the date 30 days before January 19, 2017, or by Citibank on or after January 19, 2017, in each case, in whole or in part, upon prior written notice to the other party.

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Note 8. Financing Arrangements (continued)

BNP Facility

On February 10, 2017, Broomall Funding LLC, or Broomall Funding, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, entered into a committed facility arrangement, or the BNP facility, with BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage International, Ltd., or BNPP, pursuant to which Broomall Funding may borrow, beginning March 1, 2017, and from time to time thereafter, up to $50,000 from BNPP. The BNP facility was effected through a committed facility agreement by and between Broomall Funding and BNPP, or the committed facility agreement, a U.S. PB Agreement by and between Broomall Funding and BNPP, on behalf of itself and as agent for BNP Paribas and BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage, Inc., or collectively, the BNPP Entities and a special custody and pledge agreement by and among Broomall Funding, BNPP and State Street Bank and Trust Company, or State Street Bank, as custodian, each dated and effective as of March 1, 2017, or collectively, the BNP financing agreements.

The Company may contribute securities to Broomall Funding from time to time, subject to certain restrictions set forth in the BNP financing agreements, and will retain a residual interest in any securities contributed through its ownership of Broomall Funding or will receive fair market value for any securities sold to Broomall Funding. Broomall Funding may purchase additional securities from various sources. Broomall Funding has appointed the Company to manage its portfolio of securities pursuant to the terms of an investment management agreement. Broomall Funding’s obligations to BNPP under the BNP facility are secured by a first priority security interest in substantially all of the assets of Broomall Funding, including its portfolio of securities. Such pledged portfolio of securities will be held in a segregated custody account with State Street Bank. The value of securities required to be pledged by Broomall Funding is determined in accordance with the margin requirements described in the BNP financing agreements. The obligations of Broomall Funding under the BNP facility are non-recourse to the Company.

Borrowings under the BNP facility accrue interest at a rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 1.25% per annum. Broomall Funding will be required to pay a commitment fee on all unused amounts equal to (a) 0.65% per annum on unused amounts so long as 75% or more of the facility amount is utilized or (b) 0.85% per annum on unused amounts if less than 75% of the facility amount is utilized. Interest and fees are payable monthly in arrears. Broomall Funding may terminate the committed facility agreement upon 270 days’ notice. Absent a default or facility termination event or the ratings decline described in the following sentence, BNPP is required to provide Broomall Funding with 270 days’ notice prior to terminating or materially amending the committed facility agreement. BNPP has a cancellation right if BNP Paribas’ long-term credit rating declines three or more notches below its highest rating by any of Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC, or S&P, Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., or Moody’s, or Fitch Ratings, Inc., during the period commencing on the closing date of the committed facility agreement and ending on the date of such long-term credit rating decline. Upon any such termination, BNPP shall pay Broomall Funding a fee equal to 0.50% of the maximum amount of financing available on the termination date. Broomall Funding paid an arrangement fee and incurred certain other customary costs and expenses in connection with obtaining the BNP facility.

As of September 30, 2017, $19,900 was outstanding under the BNP facility. The carrying amount outstanding under the BNP facility approximates its fair value. The Company incurred costs in connection with obtaining the facility, which the Company has recorded as deferred financing costs on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets and amortize to interest expense over the life of the facility. As of September 30, 2017, $16 of such deferred financing costs had yet to be amortized to interest expense.

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(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 8. Financing Arrangements (continued)

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the components of total interest expense for the BNP facility were as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2017			Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
Direct interest expense		$	131		$	255
Non-usage fees			66			167
Amortization of deferred financing costs			33			59
Total interest expense		$	230		$	481

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the cash paid for interest expense, average borrowings, effective interest rate and weighted average interest rate for the BNP facility were as follows:

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
Cash paid for interest expense(1)		$	416
Average borrowings under the facility(2)		$	20,320
Effective interest rate on borrowings (including the effect of non-usage fees)			3.43%
Weighted average interest rate (including the effect of non-usage fees)(3)			3.75%

(1)

Interest is payable monthly in arrears and commenced on May 23, 2017.

(2)

Average borrowings for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 were calculated for the period since the Company commenced borrowings thereunder to September 30, 2017.

(3)

Includes non-usage fees on the unused portion of the facility since the Company commenced borrowings thereunder to September 30, 2017.

Under the terms of the BNP financing agreements, BNPP has the ability to borrow a portion of the pledged collateral, or collectively, the rehypothecated securities, subject to certain limits. Broomall Funding receives a fee from BNPP in connection with any rehypothecated securities. Broomall Funding may designate any security within the pledged collateral as ineligible to be a rehypothecated security, provided there are eligible securities within the segregated custody account in an amount at least equal to the outstanding borrowings owed by Broomall Funding to BNPP. Broomall Funding may recall any rehypothecated security at any time and BNPP must return such security or equivalent security within a commercially reasonable period. In the event BNPP does not return the security, Broomall Funding will have the right to, among other things, apply and set off an amount equal to 100% of the then-current fair market value of such rehypothecated securities against any outstanding borrowings owed to BNPP under the BNP financing agreements. Rehypothecated securities are marked-to-market daily and if the value of all rehypothecated securities exceeds 100% of the outstanding borrowings owed by Broomall Funding under the BNP financing agreements, BNPP may either reduce the amount of rehypothecated securities to eliminate such excess or deposit into the segregated custody account an amount of cash equal to such excess. Broomall Funding will continue to receive interest and the scheduled repayment of principal balances on rehypothecated securities. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, Broomall Funding did not receive any fees from BNP for securities that had been rehypothecated pursuant to the BNP financing agreements. As of September 30, 2017, there were no securities rehypothecated by BNP.

Borrowings of Broomall Funding will be considered borrowings of the Company for purposes of complying with the asset coverage requirements applicable to BDCs under the 1940 Act.

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Note 8. Financing Arrangements (continued)

Citibank Total Return Swap

On January 19, 2016, the Company’s wholly-owned financing subsidiary, Cheltenham Funding, entered into the TRS for a portfolio of senior secured floating rate loans with Citibank. The TRS has subsequently been amended multiple times resulting in the maximum aggregate notional amount of the portfolio of loans subject to the TRS being increased from $20,000 originally to $175,000, effective as of January 19, 2017, and the optional termination date being extended to January 19, 2018.

A TRS is a contract in which one party agrees to make periodic payments to another party based on the change in the market value of the assets underlying the TRS, which may include a specified security, basket of securities or securities indices during a specified period, in return for periodic payments based on a fixed or variable interest rate. A TRS effectively adds leverage to a portfolio by providing investment exposure to a security or market without owning or taking physical custody of such security or investing directly in such market. Because of the unique structure of a TRS, a TRS often offers lower financing costs than are offered through more traditional borrowing arrangements.

The TRS with Citibank enables the Company, through its ownership of Cheltenham Funding, to obtain the economic benefit of owning the loans subject to the TRS, without actually owning them, in return for an interest-type payment to Citibank. As such, the TRS is analogous to Cheltenham Funding borrowing funds to acquire loans and incurring interest expense to a lender.

Until the date on which the reference portfolio under the TRS meets the full set of diversity and other portfolio criteria required under the TRS documents, or the Portfolio Criteria Satisfaction Date, the Company will guarantee Cheltenham Funding’s obligations under the TRS, or the Guarantee. Thereafter, the Guarantee will terminate and the obligations of Cheltenham Funding under the TRS will be non-recourse to the Company. Accordingly, on and after the Portfolio Criteria Satisfaction Date, the Company’s exposure under the TRS will be limited to the value of the Company’s investment in Cheltenham Funding, which generally will equal the value of cash collateral provided by Cheltenham Funding under the TRS.

Pursuant to the terms of the TRS, Cheltenham Funding may select a portfolio of loans with a maximum aggregate market value (determined at the time each such loan becomes subject to the TRS) of $175,000. Cheltenham Funding is required to initially cash collateralize a specified percentage of each loan included under the TRS in accordance with margin requirements described in the agreements between Cheltenham Funding and Citibank that collectively establish the TRS, or collectively, the TRS Agreement. Under the terms of the TRS, Cheltenham Funding has agreed not to draw upon, or post as collateral, such cash collateral in respect of other financings or operating requirements prior to the termination of the TRS. Neither the cash collateral required to be posted with Citibank nor any other assets of Cheltenham Funding are available to pay the debts of the Company.

Pursuant to the terms of an investment management agreement that the Company has entered into with Cheltenham Funding, the Company acts as the investment manager of the rights and obligations of Cheltenham Funding under the TRS, including selecting the specific loans to be included in the portfolio of loans subject to the TRS. Accordingly, the loans selected by Cheltenham Funding for purposes of the TRS are selected by the Company in accordance with its investment objectives and strategy to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, long-term capital appreciation. In addition, pursuant to the terms of the TRS, Cheltenham Funding may select any loan or obligation available in the market to be included in the portfolio of loans that meets the obligation criteria set forth in the TRS Agreement.

Each individual loan, and the portfolio of loans taken as a whole, must meet criteria described in the TRS Agreement, including a requirement that substantially all of the loans underlying the TRS be rated by Moody’s or S&P, and quoted by (a) at least three nationally-recognized pricing services prior to the

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Portfolio Criteria Satisfaction Date and (b) thereafter, at least two nationally-recognized pricing services or just one nationally recognized pricing service so long as the underlying loan meets other specified criteria. Under the terms of the TRS, Citibank, as calculation agent, determines whether there has been a failure to satisfy the portfolio criteria in the TRS. If such failure continues for 30 days following the delivery of notice thereof, then Citibank has the right, but not the obligation, to terminate the TRS. Cheltenham Funding receives from Citibank all interest and fees payable in respect of the loans included in the portfolio. Cheltenham Funding pays to Citibank interest at a rate equal to one-month LIBOR, plus (a) 1.60% per annum prior to the Portfolio Criteria Satisfaction Date and (b) thereafter, 1.50% per annum, in both cases on the full notional amount of the loans subject to the TRS. In addition, upon the termination or repayment of any loan subject to the TRS, Cheltenham Funding will either receive from Citibank the appreciation in the value of such loan or pay to Citibank any depreciation in the value of such loan. Other than during the first 90 days and last 30 days of the term of the TRS, Cheltenham Funding is required to pay a minimum usage fee if less than 85% of the maximum notional amount of the TRS is utilized and an unused fee on any amounts unutilized if greater than 85% but less than 100% of the maximum notional amount of the TRS is utilized.

Under the terms of the TRS, Cheltenham Funding may be required to post additional cash collateral, on a dollar-for-dollar basis, in the event of depreciation in the value of the underlying loans below a specified amount. The limit on the additional collateral that Cheltenham Funding may be required to post pursuant to the TRS is equal to the difference between the full notional amount of the loans underlying the TRS and the amount of cash collateral already posted by Cheltenham Funding. The amount of collateral required to be posted by Cheltenham Funding is determined primarily on the basis of the aggregate value of the underlying loans. The terms of the TRS with Citibank, the counter-party, incorporate a master netting arrangement. If Cheltenham Funding enters into another derivative with the counter-party, it could be offset with the TRS. As of September 30, 2017, there were no other contracts to offset the TRS. The terms of the TRS also provide that, in the case of certain termination events giving rise to the requirement to pay an early termination amount, the party to whom such early termination amount is owed (the “payee”) may elect, at its own option and without prior notice to the party owing such early termination amount (the “payer”), to set-off such early termination amount against any other amounts payable by the payee to the payer under the TRS or any other agreement between the two parties. As of September 30, 2017, Cheltenham Funding and Citibank are not parties to any other agreements that would give rise to amounts payable between the two parties, or that create any liens on collateral posted by one party to the other, to net against and offset any such early termination amount.

Except as required under the Guarantee, the Company has no contractual obligation to post any such additional collateral (as described above) or to make any interest payments to Citibank. When the Guarantee is no longer in effect and payment thereunder to satisfy Cheltenham Funding’s obligations is no longer required, the Company may, but is not obligated to, increase its equity investment in Cheltenham Funding for the purpose of funding any additional collateral or payment obligations for which Cheltenham Funding may become obligated during the term of the TRS. If the Company does not make any such additional investment in Cheltenham Funding and Cheltenham Funding fails to meet its obligations under the TRS, then Citibank will have the right to terminate the TRS and seize the cash collateral posted by Cheltenham Funding under the TRS. In the event of an early termination of the TRS, Cheltenham Funding would be required to pay an early termination fee.

Citibank may terminate the TRS on or after January 19, 2018, unless certain specified events permit Citibank to terminate the TRS on an earlier date. Cheltenham Funding may terminate the TRS at any time upon providing no more than 30 days, and no less than 10 days, prior notice to Citibank. Cheltenham Funding will be required to pay an early termination fee to Citibank if it elects to terminate the TRS at any time before 30 days prior to January 19, 2018. Under the terms of the TRS, the early termination fee will

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Note 8. Financing Arrangements (continued)

equal the present value of a stream of monthly payments based on the minimum utilization amount, which would be owed by Cheltenham Funding to Citibank for the period from the termination date through and including January 19, 2018. Such monthly payments will equal the present value of the product of (x) 85%, multiplied by (y) the maximum notional amount of the TRS ($175,000), multiplied by (z) 1.60% or 1.50% per annum, as applicable. If the TRS had been terminated as of September 30, 2017, Cheltenham Funding would have been required to pay an early termination fee of $526. Other than during the first 90 days and last 30 days of the term of the TRS, Cheltenham Funding is required to pay a minimum usage fee if less than 85% of the maximum notional amount of the TRS is utilized and an unused fee on any amounts unutilized if greater than 85% but less than 100% of the maximum notional amount of the TRS is utilized.

The value of the TRS is based primarily on the valuation of the underlying portfolio of loans subject to the TRS. Pursuant to the terms of the TRS, on each business day, Citibank values each underlying loan in good faith on a mark-to-market basis by determining how much Citibank would receive on such date if it sold the loan in the open market. Citibank reports the mark-to-market values of the underlying loans to Cheltenham Funding.

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the gross amount of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) under the TRS was $2,611 and $2,422, respectively, which is reported as the fair value of the TRS on the consolidated balance sheets as unrealized appreciation on total return swap. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the receivable due on the TRS was $1,345 and $977, respectively, which is reflected on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets as a receivable due on total return swap.

As of September 30, 2017, Cheltenham Funding had selected 39 underlying loans with a total notional amount and market value of $169,931 and $172,004, respectively, and posted $69,500 in cash collateral held by Citibank (of which only $65,124 was required to be posted), which is reflected as due from counterparty on the consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2016, Cheltenham Funding had selected 35 underlying loans with a total notional amount and market value of $110,444 and $112,411, respectively, and posted $46,000 in cash collateral held by Citibank (of which only $40,367 was required to be posted). The Company does not offset collateral posted in relation to the TRS with any unrealized appreciation or depreciation outstanding on its consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

Transactions in the TRS during the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 resulted in $2,794 and $1,660, respectively, of net realized gain (loss) on the total return swap and $(247) and $1,662, respectively, in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on total return swap, both of which are reported on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. Transactions in the TRS during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 resulted in $7,857 and $2,395, respectively, of net realized gain (loss) on the total return swap and $189 and $1,902, respectively, in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on total return swap, both of which are reported on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. The net change in fair value of the TRS is reflected in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations as net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on total return swap.

For purposes of the asset coverage ratio test applicable to the Company as a BDC, the Company treats the outstanding notional amount of the TRS, less the initial amount of any cash collateral required to be posted by Cheltenham Funding under the TRS, as a senior security for the life of that instrument. The Company may, however, accord different treatment to the TRS in the future in accordance with any applicable new rules or interpretations adopted by the staff of the SEC.

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Note 8. Financing Arrangements (continued)

Further, for purposes of Section 55(a) under the 1940 Act, the Company treats each loan underlying the TRS as a qualifying asset if the obligor on such loan is an eligible portfolio company and as a non-qualifying asset if the obligor is not an eligible portfolio company. The Company may, however, accord different treatment to the TRS in the future in accordance with any applicable new rules or interpretations adopted by the staff of the SEC.

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 8. Financing Arrangements (continued)

The following is a summary of the underlying loans subject to the TRS as of September 30, 2017:

Underlying Loan(1)	Industry	Rate(2)	Floor	Maturity	Notional Amount			Market Value			Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)
American Bath Group, LLC(4)	Capital Goods	L+525	1.0%	9/30/23		$	3,802		$	3,970		$	168
American Bath Group, LLC	Capital Goods	L+975	1.0%	9/30/24			2,760			2,992			232
ATX Networks Corp.(3)	Technology Hardware & Equipment	L+600	1.0%	6/11/21			6,685			6,789			104
Avantor Performance Materials Holdings, LLC	Materials	L+400	1.0%	3/11/24			4,418			4,430			12
Avantor Performance Materials Holdings, LLC	Materials	L+825	1.0%	3/10/25			3,046			3,077			31
Cadence Aerospace Finance, Inc.	Capital Goods	L+625	1.3%	5/9/18			1,841			1,888			47
CDS U.S. Intermediate Holdings, Inc.(3)	Media	L+825	1.0%	7/10/23			3,238			3,237			(1)
CEVA Group Plc(3)(4)	Transportation	L+550	1.0%	3/19/21			1,273			1,454			181
CEVA Intercompany BV(3)(4)	Transportation	L+550	1.0%	3/19/21			1,295			1,488			193
CEVA Logistics Canada, ULC(3)(4)	Transportation	L+550	1.0%	3/19/21			223			256			33
CEVA Logistics U.S. Holdings, Inc.(4)	Transportation	L+550	1.0%	3/19/21			1,786			2,052			266
Dayton Superior Corp.	Materials	L+800	1.0%	11/15/21			3,744			3,551			(193)
Diamond Resorts International, Inc.	Consumer Services	L+600	1.0%	9/2/23			6,757			6,952			195
FullBeauty Brands Holdings Corp.	Consumer Durables & Apparel	L+475	1.0%	10/14/22			4,631			3,601			(1,030)
Gulf Finance, LLC	Energy	L+525	1.0%	8/25/23			4,730			4,581			(149)
HNC Holdings, Inc.	Capital Goods	L+450	1.0%	10/5/23			3,070			3,109			39
Inmar, Inc.	Software & Services	L+800	1.0%	5/1/25			6,895			7,000			105
Interior Logic Group, Inc.	Consumer Durables & Apparel	L+600	1.0%	3/1/24			6,755			6,929			174
Ivanti Software, Inc.	Software & Services	L+425	1.0%	1/20/24			2,524			2,469			(55)
LBM Borrower, LLC	Capital Goods	L+450	1.0%	8/20/22			8,587			8,673			86
LBM Borrower, LLC(4)	Capital Goods	L+925	1.0%	8/20/23			2,876			2,968			92
LD Intermediate Holdings, Inc.	Software & Services	L+588	1.0%	12/9/22			7,065			7,291			226
LTI Holdings, Inc.	Materials	L+475	1.0%	5/16/24			6,913			7,017			104
MORSCO, Inc.	Capital Goods	L+700	1.0%	10/31/23			3,061			3,208			147
New Arclin U.S. Holding Corp.	Materials	L+425	1.0%	2/14/24			4,817			4,875			58
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Inc.	Consumer Services	L+500	1.0%	9/1/22			7,275			7,125			(150)
P2 Upstream Acquisition Co.	Energy	L+400	1.3%	10/30/20			2,443			2,518			75
P2 Upstream Acquisition Co.	Energy	L+800	1.0%	4/30/21			1,309			1,427			118
Peak 10 Holding Corp.	Software & Services	L+725	1.0%	8/1/25			4,582			4,644			62
Precyse Acquisition Corp.	Health Care Equipment & Services	L+550	1.0%	10/19/22			5,677			5,771			94
SRS Distribution Inc.	Capital Goods	L+325	1.0%	8/25/22			2,352			2,369			17
Strike, LLC	Energy	L+800	1.0%	11/30/22			4,668			4,861			193
Superior Industries International, Inc.(3)	Automobiles & Components	L+450	1.0%	3/22/24			9,874			9,825			(49)
TKC Holdings, Inc.(4)	Retailing	L+800	1.0%	2/1/24			7,772			7,909			137
TravelCLICK, Inc.(4)	Software & Services	L+775	1.0%	11/6/21			4,070			4,218			148
Weight Watchers International, Inc.(3)	Consumer Services	L+325	0.8%	4/2/20			4,238			4,640			402
Westbridge Technologies, Inc.(4)	Software & Services	L+850	1.0%	4/28/23			4,869			4,907			38
WP CPP Holdings, LLC	Capital Goods	L+775	1.0%	4/30/21			2,184			2,163			(21)
York Risk Services Holding Corp.(4)	Insurance	L+375	1.0%	10/1/21			5,826			5,770			(56)
Total						$	169,931		$	172,004			2,073
Total TRS Accrued Income and Liabilities:													538
Total TRS Fair Value:												$	2,611

(1)

Loan may be an obligation of one or more entities affiliated with the named company.

(2)

The variable rate securities underlying the TRS bear interest at a rate determined by a publicly disclosed base rate plus a basis point spread. As of September 30, 2017, three-month LIBOR was 1.33%.

(3)

The investment is not a qualifying asset under the 1940 Act. A BDC 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.

(4)

Security is also held directly by the Company or one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries.

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 8. Financing Arrangements (continued)

The following is a summary of the underlying loans subject to the TRS as of December 31, 2016:

Underlying Loan(1)	Industry	Rate(2)	Floor	Maturity	Notional Amount			Market Value			Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)
American Bath Group, LLC	Capital Goods	L+575	1.0%	9/30/23		$	3,830		$	3,985		$	155
American Bath Group, LLC	Capital Goods	L+975	1.0%	9/30/24			2,760			2,880			120
ATX Networks Corp. (3)	Technology Hardware & Equipment	L+600	1.0%	6/11/21			6,770			6,805			35
Avantor Performance Materials Holdings, Inc.	Materials	L+500	1.0%	6/21/22			4,594			4,705			111
Cadence Aerospace Finance, Inc.	Capital Goods	L+575	1.3%	5/9/18			1,850			1,920			70
Caesars Entertainment Resort Properties, LLC	Consumer Services	L+600	1.0%	10/11/20			4,887			5,171			284
CEVA Group Plc(3)	Transportation	L+550	1.0%	3/19/21			1,273			1,233			(40)
CEVA Intercompany BV(3)	Transportation	L+550	1.0%	3/19/21			1,305			1,264			(41)
CEVA Logistics Canada, ULC(3)	Transportation	L+550	1.0%	3/19/21			225			218			(7)
CEVA Logistics U.S. Holdings, Inc.	Transportation	L+550	1.0%	3/19/21			1,800			1,744			(56)
Dayton Superior Corp.	Materials	L+800	1.0%	11/15/21			3,772			3,899			127
Diamond Resorts International, Inc.	Consumer Services	L+600	1.0%	9/2/23			6,808			6,982			174
DTZ U.S. Borrower, LLC	Real Estate	L+825	1.0%	11/4/22			340			337			(3)
EagleView Technology Corp.	Software & Services	L+825	1.0%	7/14/23			990			992			2
FullBeauty Brands Holdings Corp.	Consumer Durables & Apparel	L+475	1.0%	10/14/22			4,667			4,397			(270)
Gulf Finance, LLC	Energy	L+525	1.0%	8/25/23			4,838			5,000			162
HNC Holdings, Inc.	Capital Goods	L+450	1.0%	10/5/23			3,093			3,138			45
Landslide Holdings, Inc.	Software & Services	L+450	1.0%	9/27/22			6,370			6,506			136
LBM Borrower, LLC	Capital Goods	L+525	1.0%	8/20/22			6,469			6,415			(54)
LBM Borrower, LLC	Capital Goods	L+925	1.0%	8/20/23			2,876			2,910			34
LD Intermediate Holdings, Inc.	Software & Services	L+588	1.0%	12/9/22			7,200			7,400			200
MORSCO Inc.	Capital Goods	L+700	1.0%	10/31/23			3,120			3,258			138
P2 Upstream Acquisition Co.	Energy	L+400	1.3%	10/30/20			2,463			2,476			13
P2 Upstream Acquisition Co.	Energy	L+800	1.3%	4/30/21			1,309			1,361			52
Peak 10, Inc.	Software & Services	L+725	1.0%	6/17/22			526			524			(2)
Precyse Acquisition Corp.	Health Care Equipment & Services	L+550	1.0%	10/19/22			5,720			5,865			145
QCP SNF East REIT, LLC(3)	Real Estate	L+525	1.0%	10/31/22			2,940			3,053			113
Strike LLC	Energy	L+800	1.0%	11/30/22			4,850			4,925			75
TierPoint, LLC	Software & Services	L+425	1.0%	12/2/21			975			993			18
TierPoint, LLC	Software & Services	L+450	1.0%	12/2/21			887			908			21
TNS, Inc.	Software & Services	L+800	1.0%	8/14/20			1,499			1,526			27
TravelCLICK, Inc.	Software & Services	L+450	1.0%	5/6/21			3,975			3,975			—
TravelCLICK, Inc.	Software & Services	L+775	1.0%	11/6/21			2,993			3,150			157
Weight Watchers International, Inc.(3)	Consumer Services	L+325	0.8%	4/2/20			838			823			(15)
WP CPP Holdings, LLC	Capital Goods	L+775	1.0%	4/30/21			1,632			1,673			41
Total						$	110,444		$	112,411			1,967
Total TRS Accrued Income and Liabilities:													455
Total TRS Fair Value:												$	2,422

(1)

Loan may be an obligation of one or more entities affiliated with the named company.

(2)

The variable rate securities underlying the TRS bear interest at a rate determined by a publicly disclosed base rate plus a basis point spread. As of December 31, 2016, three-month LIBOR was 1.00%.

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FS Investment Corporation IV

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 9. Commitments and Contingencies

The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification provisions. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown; however, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts. Management of FSIC IV Advisor has reviewed the Company’s existing contracts and expects the risk of loss to the Company to be remote.

The Company is not currently subject to any material legal proceedings and, to the Company’s knowledge, no material legal proceedings are threatened against the Company. From time to time, the Company may be a party to certain legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, including proceedings relating to the enforcement of the Company’s rights under contracts with its portfolio companies. While the outcome of these legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company does not expect that any such proceedings will have a material effect upon its financial condition or results of operations.

See Note 4 for a discussion of the Company’s commitments to FSIC IV Advisor and its affiliates (including FS Investments) and Note 6 for a discussion of the Company’s unfunded commitments.

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FS Investment Corporation IV

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 10. Financial Highlights

The following is a schedule of financial highlights of the Company for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and the period from January 6, 2016 (Commencement of Operations) through December 31, 2016:

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)			Period from January 6, 2016 (Commencement of Operations) through December 31, 2016
Per Share Data:(1)
Net asset value, beginning of period		$	10.96		$	10.28
Results of operations(2)
Net investment income (loss)			0.12			(0.26)
Net realized gain (loss) and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and total return swap			0.58			1.43
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations			0.70			1.17
Stockholder distributions(3)
Distributions from net investment income			(0.47)			(0.48)
Distributions from net realized gain on investments			(0.09)			(0.16)
Net decrease in net assets resulting from stockholder distributions			(0.56)			(0.64)
Capital share transactions
Issuance of common stock(4)			0.04			0.15
Repurchases of common stock(5)			—			—
Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions			0.04			0.15
Net asset value, end of period		$	11.14		$	10.96
Shares outstanding, end of period			28,234,550			14,782,671
Total return(6)			7.13%			13.20%
Total return (without assuming reinvestment of distributions)(6)			6.75%			12.84%
Ratio/Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period		$	314,549		$	161,996
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets(7)			1.81%			(2.43)%
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets(7)			5.47%			7.74%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(7)			5.48%			6.82%
Portfolio turnover(8)			34.85%			318.21%
Total amount of senior securities outstanding, exclusive of treasury securities		$	124,707		$	70,077
Asset coverage per unit(9)			3.52			3.31

(1)

Per share data may be rounded in order to recompute the ending net asset value per share.

(2)

The per share data was derived by using the weighted average shares outstanding during the applicable period.

(3)

The per share data for distributions reflects the actual amount of distributions paid per share during the period.

(4)

The issuance of common stock on a per share basis reflects the incremental net asset value changes as a result of the issuance of shares of common stock in the Company’s continuous public offering and pursuant to the Company’s distribution reinvestment plan. The issuance of common stock at an offering price, net of selling commissions, that is greater than the net asset value per share results in an increase in net asset value per share.

(5)

The per share impact of the Company’s repurchases of common stock was a reduction to net asset value of less than $0.01 per share during each period.

(6)

The total return for each period presented was calculated based on the change in net asset value during the applicable period, including the impact of distributions reinvested in accordance with the Company’s distribution reinvestment plan. The total return (without assuming reinvestment of distributions) for each period presented

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FS Investment Corporation IV

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 10. Financial Highlights (continued)

was calculated by taking the net asset value per share as of the end of the applicable period, adding the cash distributions per share which were declared during the applicable period and dividing the total by the net asset value per share at the beginning of the applicable period. The total returns (with and without assuming reinvestment of distributions) do not consider the effect of any selling commissions or charges that may be incurred in connection with the sale of shares of the Company’s common stock. The total returns (with and without assuming reinvestment of distributions) include 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. The historical calculations of total returns (with and without assuming reinvestment of distributions) in the table should not be considered representations of the Company’s future total returns (with and without assuming reinvestment of distributions), which may be greater or less than the returns 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 and general economic conditions. As a result of these factors, results for any previous period should not be relied upon as being indicative of performance in future periods. The total return calculations set forth above represent the total returns on the Company’s investment portfolio during the applicable period and do not represent actual returns to stockholders.

(7)

Weighted average net assets during the applicable period are used for this calculation. Ratios for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 are annualized, with the exception of certain expenses that may be non-recurring, such as capital gains incentive fees. Annualized ratios for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the ratios that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2017. Ratios applicable to the period from January 6, 2016 (Commencement of Operations) through December 31, 2016 are not annualized. The following is a schedule of supplemental ratios for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and for the period from January 6, 2016 (Commencement of Operations) through December 31, 2016:

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)		Period from January 6, 2016 (Commencement of Operations) through December 31, 2016
Ratio of accrued capital gains incentive fees to average net assets		0.58%		1.80%
Ratio of offering costs to average net assets		0.52%		1.21%
Ratio of interest expense to average net assets		0.27%		—

(8)

Portfolio turnover for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and the period from January 6, 2016 (Commencement of Operations) through December 31, 2016 are not annualized.

(9)

Asset coverage per unit is the ratio of the carrying value of the Company’s total consolidated assets, less liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior securities, to the aggregate amount of senior securities representing indebtedness.

Note 11. Subsequent Events

On October 13, 2017, the Company’s board of directors approved the closing of the Company’s public offering to new investors on or around November 1, 2017. The Company expects the last weekly closing in its continuous public offering to new investors to take place on or about November 15, 2017.

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Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with our unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. In this report, “we,” “us,” “our” and the Company refer to FS Investment Corporation IV.

Forward-Looking Statements

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

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our future operating results;

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our business prospects and the prospects of the companies in which we may invest;

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the impact of the investments that we expect to make;

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the ability of our portfolio companies to achieve their objectives;

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our current and expected financings and investments;

•

changes in the general interest rate environment;

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

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the timing and amount of cash flows, distributions and dividends, if any, from our portfolio companies;

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our contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties;

•

actual and potential conflicts of interest with the other funds in the Fund Complex or any of their affiliates thereof;

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the dependence of our future success on the general economy and its effect on the industries in which we may invest;

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our use of financial leverage;

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the ability of FSIC IV Advisor to locate suitable investments for us and to monitor and administer our investments;

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the ability of FSIC IV Advisor or its affiliates to attract and retain highly talented professionals;

•

our ability to maintain our qualification as a RIC and as a BDC;

•

the impact on our business of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, as amended, and the rules and regulations issued thereunder;

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the effect of changes to tax legislation on us and the portfolio companies in which we may invest and our and their tax position; and

•

the tax status of the enterprises in which we may invest.

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. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include:

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changes in the economy;

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

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future changes in laws or regulations and conditions in our operating areas.

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We have based the forward-looking statements included in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q on information available to us on the date of this quarterly report 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. Stockholders are advised to consult any additional disclosures that we may make directly to stockholders or through reports that we may file in the future 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 and projections 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 Exchange Act.

Overview

We were incorporated under the general corporation laws of the State of Maryland on February 25, 2015 and formally commenced investment operations on January 6, 2016 upon raising the minimum offering requirement from sales of shares of our Class T common stock in our continuous public offering to persons who were not affiliated with us or FSIC IV Advisor. 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 and has elected to be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and intends to qualify annually, as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. Prior to satisfying the minimum offering requirement, we had no operations except for matters relating to our organization.

Our investment activities are managed by FSIC IV Advisor and supervised by our board of directors, a majority of whom are independent. Under the investment advisory and administrative services agreement, we have agreed to pay FSIC IV Advisor an annual base management fee based on the average weekly value of our gross assets and an incentive fee based on our performance. FSIC IV Advisor has engaged GDFM to act as our investment sub-adviser. GDFM assists FSIC IV Advisor in identifying investment opportunities and makes investment recommendations for approval by FSIC IV Advisor according to guidelines set by FSIC IV Advisor.

Our investment objectives are to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, long-term capital appreciation. We have identified and intend to focus on the following investment categories, which we believe will allow us to generate an attractive total return with an acceptable level of risk.

Direct Originations: We intend to leverage our relationships and our relationship with GDFM and its global sourcing and origination platform, including its industry relationships, to directly source investment opportunities. Such investments are originated or structured for us or made by us and are not generally available to the broader market. These investments may include both debt and equity components, although we do not generally make equity investments independent of having an existing credit relationship. We believe directly originated investments may offer higher returns and more favorable protections than broadly syndicated transactions.

Opportunistic: We intend to seek to capitalize on market price inefficiencies by investing in loans, bonds and other securities where the market price of such investment reflects a lower value than deemed warranted by our fundamental analysis. We believe that market price inefficiencies may occur due to, among other things, general dislocations in the markets, a misunderstanding by the market of a particular company or an industry being out of favor with the broader investment community. We seek to allocate capital to these securities that have been misunderstood or mispriced by the market and where we believe there is an opportunity to earn an attractive return on our investment. Such opportunities may include event driven investments, anchor orders (i.e. certain opportunities that are originated and then syndicated by a commercial or investment bank, but where we provide a capital commitment significantly above the average syndicate participant) and CLOs.

In the case of event driven investments, we intend to take advantage of dislocations that arise in the markets due to an impending event and where the market’s apparent expectation of value differs substantially from our fundamental analysis. Such events may include a looming debt maturity or default, a merger, spin-off or other corporate reorganization, an adverse regulatory or legal ruling, or a material contract expiration, any of which may significantly improve or impair a company’s financial position. Compared to other investment strategies, event driven investing depends more heavily on our ability to

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successfully predict the outcome of an individual event rather than on underlying macroeconomic fundamentals. As a result, successful event driven strategies may offer both substantial diversification benefits and the ability to generate performance in uncertain market environments.

We may also invest in anchor orders. In these types of investments, we may receive fees, preferential pricing or other benefits not available to other lenders in return for our significant capital commitment. Our decision to provide an anchor order to a syndicated transaction is predicated on a rigorous credit analysis, our familiarity with a particular company, industry or financial sponsor, and the broader investment experiences of FSIC IV Advisor and GDFM.

In addition, we may opportunistically invest in CLOs. CLOs are a form of securitization where the cash flow from a pooled basket of syndicated loans is used to support distribution payments made to different tranches of securities. While collectively CLOs represent nearly fifty percent of the broadly syndicated loan universe, investing in individual CLO tranches requires a high degree of investor sophistication due to their structural complexity and the illiquid nature of their securities.

Broadly Syndicated/Other: Although our primary focus is to invest in directly originated transactions and opportunistic investments, in certain circumstances we will also invest in the broadly syndicated loan and high yield markets. Broadly syndicated loans and bonds are generally more liquid than our directly originated investments and provide a complement to our less liquid strategies. In addition, and because we typically receive more attractive financing terms on these positions than we do on our less liquid assets, we are able to leverage the broadly syndicated portion of our portfolio in such a way that maximizes the levered return potential of our portfolio.

Our portfolio is comprised primarily of investments in senior secured loans and second lien secured loans of private middle market U.S. companies and, to a lesser extent, subordinated loans of private U.S.companies. On a look through basis, taking into account the investments underlying the TRS, we do not expect a significant portion of our portfolio to be comprised of subordinated loans; however, there is no limit on the amount of such loans in which we may invest. We may purchase interests in loans or make other debt investments, including investments in senior secured bonds, through secondary market transactions in the “over-the-counter” market or directly from our target companies as primary market or directly originated investments. In connection with our debt investments, we may on occasion receive equity interests such as warrants or options as additional consideration. We may also purchase or otherwise acquire interests in the form of common or preferred equity or equity-related securities, such as rights and warrants that may be converted into or exchanged for common stock or other equity or the cash value of common stock or other equity, in our target companies, generally in conjunction with one of our debt investments, including through the restructuring of such investments, or through a co-investment with a financial sponsor, such as an institutional investor or private equity firm. In addition, a portion of our portfolio may be comprised of corporate bonds, CLOs, other debt securities and derivatives, including total return swaps and credit default swaps. FSIC IV Advisor will seek to tailor our investment focus as market conditions evolve. Depending on market conditions, we may increase or decrease our exposure to less senior portions of the capital structure or otherwise make opportunistic investments.

The senior secured loans, second lien secured loans and senior secured bonds in which we invest generally have stated terms of three to seven years and subordinated debt investments that we make generally have stated terms of up to ten years, but the expected average life of such securities is generally between three and seven years. However, there is no limit on the maturity or duration of any security in our portfolio. Our debt investments may be rated by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization and, in such case, generally will carry a rating below investment grade (rated lower than “Baa3” by Moody’s or lower than “BBB-” by S&P). We also invest in non-rated debt securities.

Revenues

The principal measure of our financial performance is net increase or decrease in net assets resulting from operations, which includes net investment income, net realized gain or loss on investments, net realized gain or loss on total return swap, net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments and net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on total return swap.

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Net investment income is the difference between our income from interest, dividends, fees and other investment income and our operating and other expenses. Net realized gain or loss on investments is the difference between the proceeds received from dispositions of portfolio investments and their amortized cost. Net realized gain or loss on total return swap is the net monthly settlement payments received on the TRS. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments is the net change in the fair value of our investment portfolio. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on total return swap is the net change in the fair value of the TRS.

We principally generate revenues in the form of interest income on the debt investments we hold. In addition, we generate revenues in the form of non-recurring commitment, closing, origination, structuring or diligence fees, fees for providing managerial assistance, consulting fees, prepayment fees and performance-based fees. Any such fees generated in connection with our investments will be recognized as earned. We may also generate revenues in the form of dividends and other distributions on the equity or other securities we hold.

Expenses

Our primary operating expenses include the payment of management and incentive fees and other expenses under the investment advisory and administrative services agreement, interest expense from our financing arrangement and other indebtedness, and other expenses necessary for our operations. The management and incentive fees compensate FSIC IV Advisor for its work in identifying, evaluating, negotiating, executing, monitoring and servicing our investments. FSIC IV Advisor is responsible for compensating our investment sub-adviser.

We reimburse FSIC IV Advisor for expenses necessary to perform services related to our administration and operations, including FSIC IV Advisor’s allocable portion of the compensation and related expenses of certain personnel of FS Investments providing administrative services to us on behalf of FSIC IV Advisor. Such services include the provision of general ledger accounting, fund accounting, legal services, investor relations and other administrative services. FSIC IV Advisor also performs, or oversees the performance of, our corporate operations and required administrative services, which includes being responsible for the financial records that we are required to maintain and preparing reports for our stockholders and reports filed with the SEC. In addition, FSIC IV Advisor assists us in calculating our net asset value, overseeing the preparation and filing of tax returns and the printing and dissemination of reports to our stockholders, and generally overseeing the payment of our expenses and the performance of administrative and professional services rendered to us by others. See Note 4 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein for additional information regarding the reimbursements payable to FSIC III Advisor for administrative services and the methodology for determining the amount of any such reimbursements. We bear all other expenses of our operations and transactions, including all other expenses incurred by FSIC IV Advisor, GDFM or us in connection with administering our business, including expenses incurred by FSIC IV Advisor or GDFM in performing administrative services for us and administrative personnel paid by FSIC IV Advisor or GDFM, to the extent they are not controlling persons of FSIC IV Advisor, GDFM or any of their respective affiliates, subject to the limitations included in the investment advisory and administrative services agreement. For additional information regarding these expenses, see our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

In addition, we have contracted with State Street Bank to provide various accounting and administrative services, including, but not limited to, preparing preliminary financial information for review by FSIC IV Advisor, preparing and monitoring expense budgets, maintaining accounting and corporate books and records, processing trade information provided by us and performing testing with respect to RIC compliance.

For additional information regarding our expense reimbursement arrangement with FS Investments, see Note 4 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein.

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Portfolio Investment Activity for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and for the Period from January 6, 2016 (Commencement of Operations) through December 31, 2016

Total Portfolio Activity

The following tables present certain selected information regarding our portfolio investment activity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017:

Net Investment Activity	For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017			For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
Purchases		$	48,905		$	222,010
Sales and Repayments			(20,630)			(58,583)
Net Portfolio Activity		$	28,275		$	163,427

	For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017					For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
New Investment Activity by Asset Class	Purchases			Percentage		Purchases			Percentage
Senior Secured Loans—First Lien		$	18,611		38%		$	92,972		42%
Senior Secured Loans—Second Lien			150		0%			31,334		14%
Senior Secured Bonds			15,681		32%			41,699		19%
Subordinated Debt			14,463		30%			55,472		25%
Equity/Other			—		—			533		0%
Total		$	48,905		100%		$	222,010		100%

The following table summarizes the composition of our investment portfolio at cost and fair value as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

	September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)								December 31, 2016
	Amortized Cost(1)			Fair Value			Percentage of Portfolio		Amortized Cost(1)			Fair Value			Percentage of Portfolio
Senior Secured Loans—First Lien		$	105,591		$	107,088		46%		$	40,917		$	41,296		65%
Senior Secured Loans—Second Lien			28,888			29,494		13%			5,423			5,843		9%
Senior Secured Bonds			29,971			30,297		13%			2,000			2,045		3%
Subordinated Debt			61,373			63,965		28%			12,761			13,502		22%
Equity/Other			1,184			1,253		0%			651			624		1%
Total		$	227,007		$	232,097		100%		$	61,752		$	63,310		100%

(1)

Amortized cost represents the original cost adjusted for the amortization of premiums and/or accretion of discounts, as applicable, on investments.

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The following table summarizes the composition of our investment portfolio at cost and fair value as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 to include, on a look-through basis, the investments underlying the TRS, as disclosed in Note 8 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein. The investments underlying the TRS had a notional amount and market value of $169,931 and $172,004, respectively, as of September 30, 2017 and $110,444 and $112,411, respectively, as of December 31, 2016.

	September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)								December 31, 2016
	Amortized Cost(1)			Fair Value			Percentage of Portfolio		Amortized Cost(1)			Fair Value			Percentage of Portfolio
Senior Secured Loans—First Lien		$	236,790		$	239,457		59%		$	136,436		$	138,354		79%
Senior Secured Loans—Second Lien			67,620			69,129		17%			20,348			21,196		12%
Senior Secured Bonds			29,971			30,297		8%			2,000			2,045		1%
Subordinated Debt			61,373			63,965		16%			12,761			13,502		8%
Equity/Other			1,184			1,253		0%			651			624		0%
Total		$	396,938		$	404,101		100%		$	172,196		$	175,721		100%

(1)

Amortized cost represents the original cost adjusted for the amortization of premiums and/or accretion of discounts, as applicable, on investments.

The following table presents certain selected information regarding the composition of our investment portfolio as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

	September 30, 2017	December 31, 2016
Number of Portfolio Companies	46	18
% Variable Rate (based on fair value)	58.9%	74.4%
% Fixed Rate (based on fair value)	40.6%	24.6%
% Non-Income Producing Equity/Other Investments (based on fair value)	0.5%	0.9%
% Income Producing Equity/Other Investments (based on fair value)	0.0%	0.1%
Average Annual EBITDA of Portfolio Companies	$128,048	$104,710
Weighted Average Purchase Price of Debt Investments (as a % of par)	99.3%	97.5%
% of Investments on Non-Accrual (based on fair value)	—	—
Gross Portfolio Yield Prior to Leverage (based on amortized cost)	8.9%	9.3%
Gross Portfolio Yield Prior to Leverage (based on amortized cost)—Excluding Non-Income Producing Assets	8.9%	9.4%

Based on our regular weekly gross cash distribution amount of $0.015521 and $0.012808 per share as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, and our public offering price of $11.65 and $11.20 per share as of such dates, respectively, the gross annualized distribution rate, which includes annualized distribution fees, as determined in accordance with applicable FINRA rules, was 6.93% and 5.95% as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The net annualized distribution rate to stockholders, which excludes annual distribution fees, was 6.00% as of September 30, 2017. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, our total return was 7.13% and our total return without assuming reinvestment of distributions was 6.75%. During the period from January 6, 2016 (Commencement of Operations) to December 31, 2016, our total return was 13.20% and our total return without assuming reinvestment of distributions was 12.84%.

Our estimated gross portfolio yield may be higher than a stockholder’s yield on an investment in shares of our common stock. Our estimated gross portfolio yield and total return figures do not reflect operating expenses that may be incurred by us. In addition, our estimated gross portfolio yield and total return figures disclosed above do not consider the effect of any selling commissions or charges that may have been incurred in connection with the sale of shares of our common stock. Our estimated gross portfolio yield, total return and annualized distribution rate to stockholders do not represent actual investment returns to stockholders, are subject to change and, in the future, may be greater or less than the rates set forth above.

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See the section entitled “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with these statements. See footnote 6 to the financial highlights table included in Note 10 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein for information regarding calculations of our total returns.

Direct Originations

The following tables present certain selected information regarding our direct originations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017:

New Direct Originations	For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017			For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
Total Commitments (including unfunded commitments)		$	20,022		$	68,804
Exited Investments (including partial paydowns)			(1,389)			(2,053)
Net Direct Originations		$	18,633		$	66,751

	For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017					For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
New Direct Originations by Asset Class (including unfunded commitments)	Commitment Amount			Percentage		Commitment Amount			Percentage
Senior Secured Loans—First Lien		$	20,022		100%		$	65,922		96%
Senior Secured Loans—Second Lien			—		—			1,000		1%
Senior Secured Bonds			—		—			1,334		2%
Equity/Other			—		—			548		1%
Total		$	20,022		100%		$	68,804		100%

	For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017	For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
Average New Direct Origination Commitment Amount	$6,674	$5,293
Weighted Average Maturity for New Direct Originations	3/12/22	2/6/23
Gross Portfolio Yield Prior to Leverage (based on amortized cost) of New Direct Originations Funded during Period	9.3%	8.9%
Gross Portfolio Yield Prior to Leverage (based on amortized cost) of New Direct Originations Funded during Period—Excluding Non-Income Producing Assets	9.3%	9.0%
Gross Portfolio Yield Prior to Leverage (based on amortized cost) of Direct Originations Exited during Period	19.9%	15.6%

The following table presents certain selected information regarding our direct originations as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

Characteristics of All Direct Originations Held in Portfolio	September 30, 2017	December 31, 2016
Number of Portfolio Companies	21	8
Average Annual EBITDA of Portfolio Companies	$53,827	$44,048
Average Leverage Through Tranche of Portfolio Companies—Excluding Equity/Other Securities	4.4x	4.4x
% of Investments on Non-Accrual (based on fair value)	—	—
Gross Portfolio Yield Prior to Leverage (based on amortized cost) of Funded Direct Originations	9.0%	9.0%
Gross Portfolio Yield Prior to Leverage (based on amortized cost) of Funded Direct Originations—Excluding Non-Income Producing Assets	9.1%	9.2%

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Portfolio Composition by Strategy

The table below summarizes the composition of our investment portfolio by strategy and enumerates the percentage, by fair value, of the total portfolio assets in such strategies as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

	September 30, 2017					December 31, 2016
Portfolio Composition by Strategy	Fair Value			Percentage of Portfolio		Fair Value			Percentage of Portfolio
Direct Originations		$	92,229		40%		$	28,329		45%
Opportunistic			77,853		33%			15,187		24%
Broadly Syndicated/Other			62,015		27%			19,794		31%
Total		$	232,097		100%		$	63,310		100%

See Note 6 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein for additional information regarding the composition of our investment portfolio by industry classification.

Portfolio Asset Quality

In addition to various risk management and monitoring tools, FSIC IV Advisor uses an investment rating system to characterize and monitor the expected level of returns on each investment in our portfolio. FSIC IV Advisor uses an investment rating scale of 1 to 5. The following is a description of the conditions associated with each investment rating:

Investment Rating			Summary Description
1			Investment exceeding expectations and/or capital gain expected.
2			Performing investment generally executing in accordance with the portfolio company’s business plan—full return of principal and interest expected.
3			Performing investment requiring closer monitoring.
4			Underperforming investment—some loss of interest or dividend possible, but still expecting a positive return on investment.
5			Underperforming investment with expected loss of interest and some principal.

The following table shows the distribution of our investments on the 1 to 5 investment rating scale at fair value as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

	September 30, 2017					December 31, 2016
Investment Rating	Fair Value			Percentage of Portfolio		Fair Value			Percentage of Portfolio
1		$	3,558		2%		$	—		—
2			228,539		98%			63,310		100%
3			—		—			—		—
4			—		—			—		—
5			—		—			—		—
Total		$	232,097		100%		$	63,310		100%

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

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Results of Operations

Comparison of the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016

Revenues

Our investment income for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 was as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2017					2016
	Amount			Percentage of Total Income		Amount			Percentage of Total Income
Interest income		$	4,968		92%		$	887		84%
Paid-in-kind interest income			5		0%			9		1%
Fee income			439		8%			165		15%
Total investment income(1)		$	5,412		100%		$	1,061		100%

(1)

Such revenues represent $5,336 and $1,000 of cash income earned as well as $76 and $61 in non-cash portions relating to accretion of discount and PIK interest for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Cash flows related to such non-cash revenues may not occur for a number of reporting periods or years after such revenues are recognized.

The level of interest income we receive is generally related to the balance of income-producing investments multiplied by the weighted average yield of our investments. We expect the dollar amount of interest and any dividend income that we earn to increase as the size of our investment portfolio increases and the proportion of directly originated investments in our portfolio increases.

Fee income is transaction based, and typically consists of prepayment fees, structuring fees, amendment and consent fees and other non-recurring fees. As such, future fee income is generally dependent on new direct origination investments and the occurrence of prepayments and other events at existing portfolio companies resulting in such fees.

Expenses

Our operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 were as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016
Management fees		$	1,636		$	520
Capital gains incentive fees			476			582
Administrative services expenses			90			60
Stock transfer agent fees			25			47
Accounting and administrative fees			33			13
Interest expense			230			—
Distribution fees			536			—
Offering costs			266			286
Directors’ fees			138			71
Expenses associated with our independent audit and related fees			118			60
Legal fees			15			—
Printing fees			74			35
Other			—			26
Total operating expenses		$	3,637		$	1,700
Management fee waiver			(204)			—
Net operating expenses		$	3,433		$	1,700

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During the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, the ratio of our net expenses to our average net assets was 1.17% and 1.87%, respectively. During the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, the ratio of our net expenses to average net assets included $230 and $0, respectively, related to interest expense, $476 and $582, respectively, related to accruals for our capital gains incentive fees, and $266 and $286, respectively, related to offering costs. Without such expenses, the ratio of our net expenses to average net assets for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 would have been 0.84% and 0.91%, respectively. Incentive fees and interest expense, among other things, may increase or decrease our expense ratios relative to comparative periods depending on portfolio performance.

Net Investment Income (Loss)

Our net investment income (loss) totaled $1,979 ($0.07 per share) and $(639) ($(0.07) per share), for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Net Realized Gains or Losses

We sold investments and received principal repayments of $15,276 and $5,354, respectively, during the three months ended September 30, 2017, from which we realized a net gain of $461. We sold investments of $36,557 and received principal repayments of $2,060, respectively, during the three months ended September 30, 2016, from which we realized a net gain of $277. During such periods, we earned $2,794 and $1,660, respectively, from periodic net settlement payments on our TRS, which are reflected as realized gains.

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Total Return Swap

For the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, the net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments totaled $1,340 and $672, respectively. The net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on our TRS was $(247) and $1,662, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016. The net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on our investments and TRS during the three months ended September 30, 2017 was primarily driven by the general performance of the underlying debt positions.

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

For the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, the net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations was $6,327 ($0.24 per share) and $3,632 ($0.42 per share), respectively.

Comparison of the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and the Period from January 6, 2016 (Commencement of Operations) through September 30, 2016

Revenues

Our investment income for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 was a follows:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017					2016
	Amount			Percentage of Total Income		Amount			Percentage of Total Income
Interest income		$	10,730		82%		$	1,174		85%
Paid-in-kind interest income			25		0%			18		1%
Fee income			2,398		18%			194		14%
Total investment income(1)		$	13,153		100%		$	1,386		100%

(1)

Such revenues represent $12,915 and $1,296 of cash income earned as well as $238 and $90 in non-cash portions relating to accretion of discount and PIK interest for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and for the period from January 6, 2016 (Commencement of Operations) through September 30, 2016, respectively. Cash flows related to such non-cash revenues may not occur for a number of reporting periods or years after such revenues are recognized.

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Expenses

Our operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and the period from January 6, 2016 (Commencement of Operations) through September 30, 2016 were as follows:

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017			Period from January 6, 2016 (Commencement of Operations) through September 30, 2016
Management fees		$	4,017		$	888
Capital gains incentive fees			1,387			800
Administrative services expenses			290			180
Stock transfer agent fees			132			82
Accounting and administrative fees			87			23
Interest expense			481			—
Distribution fees			1,840			—
Organization costs			—			317
Offering costs			1,118			517
Directors’ fees			323			117
Expenses associated with our independent audit and related fees			258			183
Legal fees			54			99
Printing fees			224			174
Other			188			112
Total operating expenses			10,399			3,492
Management fee waiver			(462)			—
Less: Expense reimbursement from sponsor			—			(666)
Add: Expense recoupment to sponsor			666			—
Net operating expenses		$	10,603		$	2,826

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and the period from January 6, 2016 (Commencement of Operations) through September 30, 2016, the ratio of our operating expenses, net of management fee waiver, to our average net assets was 4.13% and 6.75%, respectively. During such periods, the ratio of our net expenses to our average net assets, which includes $666 and $0, respectively, of expense recoupments to FS Investments and $0 and $666, respectively, of expense reimbursements from FS Investments, was 4.41% and 5.46%, respectively. During such periods, the ratio of our operating expenses, net of management fee waiver, to average net assets included $481 and $0, respectively, related to interest expense, $1,387 and $800, respectively, related to accruals for our capital gains incentive fees, and $1,118 and $517, respectively, related to offering costs. Without such expenses, the ratio of our operating expenses, net of management fee waiver, to average net assets for such periods would have been 2.89% and 4.20%, respectively. Incentive fees and interest expense, among other things, may increase or decrease our expense ratios relative to comparative periods depending on portfolio performance.

Expense Reimbursement

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we did not accrue any amounts for expense reimbursements that FS Investments has agreed to pay. During the period from January 6, 2016 (Commencement of Operations) through September 30, 2016, we accrued $666 for expense reimbursements

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that FS Investments agreed to pay. These reimbursements were funded, in part, through the offset of management fees payable by us to FSIC IV Advisor. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we accrued $666 for expense recoupments payable to FS Investments. See “—Overview—Expense Reimbursement” for a discussion of the expense reimbursement agreement.

Net Investment Income (Loss)

Our net investment income (loss) totaled $2,550 ($0.12 per share) and $(1,440) ($(0.29) per share), for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and the period from January 6, 2016 (Commencement of Operations) through September 30, 2016, respectively.

Net Realized Gains or Losses

We sold investments and received principal repayments of $38,684 and $19,899, respectively, during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, from which we realized a net gain of $1,279. We sold investments and received principal repayments of $69,960 and $3,112, respectively, during the period from January 6, 2016 (Commencement of Operations) through September 30, 2016, from which we realized a net gain of $466. During such periods, we earned $7,857 and $2,395, respectively, from periodic net settlement payments on our TRS, which are reflected as realized gains.

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Total Return Swap

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and the period from January 6, 2016 (Commencement of Operations) through September 30, 2016, the net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments totaled $3,532 and $1,095, respectively. The net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on our TRS was $189 and $1,902, respectively, for such periods. The net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on our investments and TRS during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was primarily driven by the performance of the underlying debt positions.

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and the period from January 6, 2016 (Commencement of Operations) through September 30, 2016, the net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations was $15,407 ($0.70 per share) and $4,418 ($0.88 per share), respectively.

Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources

Overview

As of September 30, 2017, we had $41,063 in cash, which we and our wholly-owned financing subsidiaries held in custodial accounts, and $69,500 in cash held as collateral by Citibank under the terms of the TRS. In addition, as of September 30, 2017, we had $30,100 in borrowings available under our financing arrangement. As of September 30, 2017, we also had broadly syndicated investments and opportunistic investments that could be sold to create additional liquidity. As of September 30, 2017, we had ten unfunded debt investments with aggregate unfunded commitments of $13,107 and an unfunded equity/other commitment to purchase up to $16 in shares of series A units of Chisholm Oil and Gas, LLC. We maintain sufficient cash on hand, available borrowings and liquid securities to fund such unfunded commitments should the need arise.

We generate cash primarily from the issuance of shares under our distribution reinvestment plan and from cash flows from fees and interest earned from our investments, as well as principal repayments and proceeds from sales of our investments. To seek to enhance our returns, we also employ leverage as market conditions permit and at the discretion of FSIC IV Advisor, but in no event will leverage employed exceed 50% of the value of our assets, as required by the 1940 Act. See “—Financing Arrangements.”

Prior to investing in securities of portfolio companies, we invest the cash received from the net proceeds from our continuous public offering, from the issuance of shares of common stock under our distribution reinvestment plan, from fees, and interest earned from our investments and principal

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repayments and proceeds from sales of our investments, primarily in cash, cash equivalents, U.S.government securities, repurchase agreements and high-quality debt instruments maturing in one year or less from the time of investment, consistent with our BDC election and our intention to be taxed as a RIC.

Public Offering of Shares, Distribution Reinvestment Plan and Share Repurchase Program

We expect to close our continuous public offering of common stock to new investors on or about November 15, 2017. Following the closing of our continuous public offering, we will continue to issue shares pursuant to our distribution reinvestment plan. We have submitted to the SEC an application for an exemptive order to permit us to offer additional classes of common stock. In the event we obtain such relief, we may offer additional classes of our common stock, with each class having a different upfront sales load and fee and expense structure. There can be no assurance that we will receive an exemptive order from the SEC.

To provide our stockholders with limited liquidity, we intend to continue to conduct quarterly tender offers pursuant to our share repurchase program.

For additional information regarding our public offering of shares, distribution reinvestment plan and share repurchase program, see Note 3 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein.

Financing Arrangements

We borrow funds to make investments to the extent we determine that additional capital would allow us to take advantage of additional investment opportunities, if the market for debt financing presents attractively priced debt financing opportunities, or if our board of directors determines that leveraging our portfolio would be in our best interests and the best interests of our stockholders. We do not currently anticipate issuing any preferred stock.

The following table presents summary information with respect to our outstanding financing arrangements as of September 30, 2017:

Arrangement

Type of Arrangement

Rate

Amount
Outstanding

Amount
Available

Maturity
Date

BNP Facility

Prime Brokerage

L+1.25%

19,900

30,100

June 27, 2018(1)

Citibank Total Return Swap

Total Return Swap

L+1.60%

169,931

5,069

N/A(2)

(1)

As described in Note 8 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein, this facility generally is terminable upon 270 days’ notice by either party. As of September 30, 2017, neither party to the facility had provided notice of its intent to terminate the facility.

(2)

For additional information regarding our financing arrangements, see Note 8 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein.

RIC Status and Distributions

We have elected to, and intend to qualify annually, to be subject to tax as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. In order to qualify for and maintain RIC tax treatment, we must, among other things, make distributions of an amount at least equal to 90% of our investment company taxable income, determined without regard to any deduction for distributions paid, each tax year. As long as the distributions are declared by the later of the fifteenth day of the ninth month following the close of a tax year or the due date of the tax return for such tax year, including extensions, distributions paid up to twelve months after the current tax year can be carried back to the prior tax year for determining the distributions paid in such tax year. We intend to make sufficient distributions to our stockholders to qualify for and maintain our RIC tax status each tax year. We also are subject to a nondeductible 4% federal excise tax on certain undistributed income unless we make distributions in a timely manner to our stockholders generally of an amount at least equal to the sum of (1) 98% of our net ordinary income (taking into account certain deferrals and elections) for the calendar year, (2) 98.2% of our capital gain net income, which is the excess of

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capital gains in excess of capital losses or “capital gain net income” (adjusted for certain ordinary losses), for the one-year period ending October 31 of that calendar year and (3) any net ordinary income and capital gain net income for the preceding years that were not distributed during such years and on which we paid no U.S. federal income tax. Any distribution declared by us during October, November or December of any calendar year, payable to stockholders of record on a specified date in such a month and actually paid during January of the following calendar year, will be treated as if it had been paid by us, as well as received by our U.S. stockholders, on December 31 of the calendar year in which the distribution was declared. We can offer no assurance that we will achieve results that will permit us to pay any cash distributions. If we issue senior securities, we will be prohibited from making distributions if doing so causes us to fail to maintain the asset coverage ratios stipulated by the 1940 Act or if distributions are limited by the terms of any of our borrowings.

Our first distribution was declared for stockholders of record as of January 12, 2016. We previously declared regular cash distributions on a quarterly basis and paid such distributions on a monthly basis to stockholders of record, as determined on a weekly basis. Subject to applicable legal restrictions and the sole discretion of our board of directors, following the closing of our public offering, we intend to declare regular cash distributions on a quarterly basis and pay such distributions on a monthly basis to stockholders of record, as determined on a monthly basis. The gross amount declared by our board of directors is reduced for annual distribution fees. We will calculate each stockholder’s specific distribution amount for the period using record and declaration dates and each stockholder’s distributions will begin to accrue on the date that shares of our common stock are issued to such stockholder. From time to time, we may also pay special interim distributions in the form of cash or shares of our common stock at the discretion of our board of directors. The timing and amount of any future distributions to stockholders are subject to applicable legal restrictions and the sole discretion of our board of directors.

During certain periods, our distributions may exceed our earnings. As a result, it is possible that a portion of the distributions we make may represent a return of capital. A return of capital generally is a return of a stockholder’s investment rather than a return of earnings or gains derived from our investment activities and will be made after deducting the fees and expenses payable in connection with our continuous public offering, including any fees payable to FSIC IV Advisor. Each year a statement on Form 1099-DIV identifying the sources of the distributions (i.e., paid from ordinary income, paid from net capital gains on the sale of securities, and/or a return of capital, which is a non-taxable distribution) will be mailed to our stockholders. No portion of the distributions paid during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was funded through the reimbursement of operating expenses by FS Investments. If FS Investments had not reimbursed certain of our expenses, 28% of the aggregate amount of distributions paid during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 would have been funded from offering proceeds or borrowings.

We intend to continue to make our regular distributions in the form of cash, out of assets legally available for distribution, except for those stockholders who elect to receive their cash distributions in the form of shares of our common stock under our distribution reinvestment plan. Any distributions reinvested under the plan will nevertheless remain taxable to a U.S. stockholder.

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The following table reflects the cash distributions per share that we declared and paid to stockholders on our common stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016:

	Distribution(1)
For the Three Months Ended	Per Share			Amount
Fiscal 2016
March 31, 2016		$	0.14960		$	205
June 30, 2016			0.16200			755
September 30, 2016			0.16200			1,401
Total		$	0.47360		$	2,361
Fiscal 2017
March 31, 2017(2)		$	0.18767		$	2,917
June 30, 2017(2)			0.20171			4,712
September 30, 2017			0.17475			4,565
Total		$	0.56413		$	12,194

(1)

Distribution amounts and per share amounts shown are net of annual distribution fees, which began accruing on February 1, 2017, and reflect the special cash distributions discussed in footnote (2) below. See Note 4 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein for a discussion regarding annual distribution fees.

(2)

On a monthly basis from February 2017 through June 2017, we paid special cash distributions in the weekly amount of approximately $0.002 per share, to stockholders of record as of the weekly record dates previously determined by our board of directors during that period. We paid a total of approximately $884 in special cash distributions to stockholders. Our board of directors ratified and approved such monthly special cash distribution payments on August 10, 2017.

See Note 5 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein for additional information regarding our distributions, including a description of our amended and restated distribution reinvestment plan and reconciliation of our GAAP-basis net investment income to our tax-basis net investment income for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.

Critical Accounting Policies

Our 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 financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Critical accounting policies are those that require the application of management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often because of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain and that may change in subsequent periods. In preparing the financial statements, management has made estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. In preparing the financial statements, management has utilized available information, including our past history, industry standards and the current economic environment, among other factors, in forming its estimates and judgments, giving due consideration to materiality. Actual results 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. As we execute our operating plans, we will describe additional critical accounting policies in the notes to our future financial statements in addition to those discussed below.

Valuation of Portfolio Investments

We determine the net asset value of our investment portfolio each quarter. Securities are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by our board of directors. In connection with that determination, FSIC IV Advisor provides our board of directors with portfolio company valuations which are based on relevant inputs, including, but not limited to, indicative dealer quotes, values of like securities, recent portfolio company financial statements and forecasts, and valuations prepared by independent third-party valuation services.

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Accounting Standards Codification Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure, or ASC Topic 820, issued by the FASB clarifies the definition of fair value and requires companies to expand their disclosure about the use of fair value to measure assets and liabilities in interim and annual periods subsequent to initial recognition. ASC Topic 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 Topic 820 also establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers include: Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; Level 2, which includes inputs such as quoted prices for similar securities in active markets and quoted prices for identical securities where there is little or no activity in the market; and Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs for which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

With respect to investments for which market quotations are not readily available, we undertake a multi-step valuation process each quarter, as described below:

•

our quarterly fair valuation process begins with FSIC IV Advisor’s management team reviewing and documenting valuations of each portfolio company or investment, which valuations may be obtained from an independent third-party valuation service, if applicable;

•

FSIC IV Advisor’s management team then provides the valuation committee with the preliminary valuations for each portfolio company or investment;

•

preliminary valuations are then discussed with the valuation committee;

•

our valuation committee reviews the preliminary valuations and FSIC IV Advisor’s management team, together with our independent third-party valuation services, if applicable, supplement the preliminary valuations to reflect any comments provided by the valuation committee;

•

following its review, the valuation committee will recommend that our board of directors approve our fair valuations; and

•

our board of directors discusses the valuations and determines the fair value of each such investment in our portfolio in good faith based on various statistical and other factors, including the input and recommendation of FSIC IV Advisor, the valuation committee and any independent third-party valuation services, if applicable.

Determination of fair value involves 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 on our consolidated financial statements. In making its determination of fair value, our board of directors may use any approved independent third-party pricing or valuation services. However, our board of directors is not required to determine fair value in accordance with the valuation provided by any single source, and may use any relevant data, including information obtained from FSIC IV Advisor or any approved independent third-party valuation or pricing service that our board of directors deems to be reliable in determining fair value under the circumstances. Below is a description of factors that FSIC IV Advisor’s management team, any approved independent third-party valuation services and our board of directors may consider when determining the fair value of our investments.

Valuation of fixed income investments, such as loans and debt securities, depends upon a number of factors, including prevailing interest rates for like securities, expected volatility in future interest rates, call features, put features and other relevant terms of the debt. For investments without readily available market prices, we may incorporate these factors into discounted cash flow models to arrive at fair value. Other factors that may be considered include the borrower’s ability to adequately service its debt, the fair market value of the borrower in relation to the face amount of its outstanding debt and the quality of collateral securing our debt investments.

For convertible debt securities, fair value generally approximates the fair value of the debt plus the fair value of an option to purchase the underlying security (i.e., the security into which the debt may convert) at the conversion price. To value such an option, a standard option pricing model may be used.

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Our equity interests in portfolio companies for which there is no liquid public market are valued at fair value. Our board of directors, in its determination of fair value, may consider various factors, such as multiples of EBITDA, cash flows, net income or revenues or, in limited instances, book value or liquidation value. All of these factors may be subject to adjustments based upon the particular circumstances of a portfolio company or our actual investment position. For example, adjustments to EBITDA may take into account compensation to previous owners or acquisition, recapitalization, restructuring or other related items.

FSIC IV Advisor’s management team, any approved independent third-party valuation services and our board of directors may also consider private merger and acquisition statistics, public trading multiples discounted for illiquidity and other factors, valuations implied by third-party investments in the portfolio companies or industry practices in determining fair value. FSIC IV Advisor’s management team, any approved independent third-party valuation services and our board of directors may also consider the size and scope of a portfolio company and its specific strengths and weaknesses, and may apply discounts or premiums, where and as appropriate, due to the higher (or lower) financial risk and/or the smaller size of portfolio companies relative to comparable firms, as well as such other factors as our board of directors, in consultation with FSIC IV Advisor’s management team and any approved independent third-party valuation services, if applicable, may consider relevant in assessing fair value. Generally, the value of our equity interests in public companies for which market quotations are readily available is based upon the most recent closing public market price. Portfolio securities that carry certain restrictions on sale are typically valued at a discount from the public market value of the security.

When we receive warrants or other equity securities at nominal or no additional cost in connection with an investment in a debt security, the cost basis in the investment will be allocated between the debt securities and any such warrants or other equity securities received at the time of origination. Our board of directors subsequently values these warrants or other equity securities received at their fair value.

The fair values of our investments are determined in good faith by our board of directors. Our board of directors is solely responsible for the valuation of our portfolio investments at fair value as determined in good faith pursuant to our valuation policy and consistently applied valuation process. Our board of directors has delegated day-to-day responsibility for implementing our valuation policy to FSIC IV Advisor’s management team, and has authorized FSIC IV Advisor’s management team to utilize independent third-party valuation and pricing services that have been approved by our board of directors. The valuation committee is responsible for overseeing FSIC IV Advisor’s implementation of the valuation process.

See Note 7 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein for additional information regarding the fair value of our financial instruments.

Revenue Recognition

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. We record interest income on an accrual basis to the extent that we expect to collect such amounts. We record dividend income on the ex-dividend date. We do not accrue as a receivable interest or dividends on loans and securities if we have reason to doubt our ability to collect such income. Our policy is to place investments on non-accrual status when there is reasonable doubt that interest income will be collected. We consider many factors relevant to an investment when placing it on or removing it from non-accrual status including, but not limited to, the delinquency status of the investment, economic and business conditions, the overall financial condition of the underlying investment, the value of the underlying collateral, bankruptcy status, if any, and any other facts or circumstances relevant to the investment. If there is reasonable doubt that we will receive any previously accrued interest, then the interest income will be written-off. Payments received on non-accrual investments may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon the collectability of the remaining principal and interest. Non-accrual investments may be restored to accrual status when principal and interest become current and are likely to remain current based on our judgment.

Loan origination fees, original issue discount and market discount are capitalized and we amortize such amounts as interest income over the respective term of the loan or security. Upon the prepayment of a loan or security, any unamortized loan origination fees and original issue discount are recorded as interest income. Structuring and other non-recurring upfront fees are recorded as fee income when earned. We record prepayment premiums on loans and securities as fee income when we earn such amounts.

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Net Realized Gains or Losses, Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation or Depreciation and Net Change in Unrealized Gains or Losses on Foreign Currency

Gains or losses on the sale of investments are calculated by using the specific identification method. We measure realized gains or losses by the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the amortized cost basis of the investment, without regard to unrealized appreciation or depreciation previously recognized, but considering unamortized 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 gains or losses when gains or losses are realized. Net change in unrealized gains or losses on foreign currency reflects the change in the value of receivables or accruals during the reporting period due to the impact of foreign currency fluctuations.

Uncertainty in Income Taxes

We evaluate our tax positions to determine if the tax positions taken meet the minimum recognition threshold in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken for the purposes of measuring and recognizing tax benefits or liabilities in our 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 taxing authorities. We recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax liabilities as income tax expense in our consolidated statements of operations. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, we did not incur any interest or penalties.

See Note 2 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein for additional information regarding our significant accounting policies.

Contractual Obligations

We have entered into an agreement with FSIC IV Advisor to provide us with investment advisory and administrative services. Payments for investment advisory services under the investment advisory and administrative services agreement are equal to (a) an annual base management fee based on the average weekly value of our gross assets and (b) an incentive fee based on our performance. FSIC IV Advisor, and, to the extent it is required to provide such services, GDFM, are reimbursed for administrative expenses and/or organization and offering costs incurred on our behalf, as applicable. See Note 4 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein for a discussion of this agreement and for the amount of fees and expenses accrued under this agreement during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.

A summary of our significant contractual payment obligations related to the repayment of our outstanding indebtedness at September 30, 2017 is as follows:

	Payments Due By Period
Total	Total			Less than 1 year			1–3 years		3–5 years		More than 5 years
BNP Facility(1)		$	19,900		$	19,900		—		—		—

(1)

At September 30, 2017, $30,100 remained unused under the BNP facility. The BNP facility generally is terminable upon 270 days notice by either party. As of September 30, 2017, neither party to the facility had provided notice of its intent to terminate the facility.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We currently have no off-balance sheet arrangements, including any risk management of commodity pricing or other hedging practices.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

None.

Related Party Transactions

Compensation of the Investment Adviser and Dealer Manager

Pursuant to the investment advisory and administrative services agreement, FSIC IV Advisor is entitled to an annual base management fee of 2.0% of the average weekly value of our gross assets and an

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incentive fee based on our performance. We commenced accruing fees under the investment advisory and administrative services agreement on January 6, 2016, upon commencement of our investment operations. Effective February 1, 2017, FSIC IV Advisor contractually agreed to permanently waive 0.25% of the base management fee to which it is entitled under the investment advisory and administrative services agreement, so that the fee received equals 1.75% of the average weekly value of our gross assets. We also reimburse FSIC IV Advisor and GDFM for expenses necessary to perform services related to our administration and operations, including FSIC IV Advisor’s allocable portion of the compensation and related expenses of certain personnel of FS Investments providing administrative services to us on behalf of FSIC IV Advisor. Pursuant to the investment advisory and administrative services agreement, we also reimburse FSIC IV Advisor and its affiliates for expenses necessary to perform services related to our organization and continuous public offering until we close our continuous public offering in November 2017.

The dealer manager for our continuous public offering is FS Investment Solutions, which is one of our affiliates. Under the dealer manager agreement, FS Investment Solutions is entitled to receive upfront selling commissions and dealer manager fees in connection with the sale of shares of our common stock in our continuous public offering, all or a portion of which may be reallowed to selected broker-dealers and financial representatives. The dealer manager is also entitled to receive annual distribution fees which accrue daily and are paid on a monthly basis. The dealer manager is entitled to reallow all or a portion of annual distribution fees to selected broker-dealers and financial representatives. Except for Class T shares purchased by the principals of FSIC IV Advisor, members of our board of directors and other individuals and entities affiliated with FSIC IV Advisor and GDFM, or through investment advisors whose contracts for investment advisory and related services included a fixed or “wrap” fee or other asset-based fee arrangement, all of the distribution fee is expected to be reallowed to selected broker dealers and financial representatives.

See Note 4 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein for additional information regarding our related party transactions and relationships, including compensation of the dealer manager, capital contributions by FSIC IV Advisor and GDFM, potential conflicts of interest, our co-investment exemptive relief order, our expense reimbursement arrangement with FS Investments and FS Benefit Trust’s purchases of our shares of Class T common stock.

Recent Developments

During the period from October 1, 2017 to October 31, 2017, we issued 1,081,765 shares of Class T common stock for gross proceeds of $12,589 at an average price per share of $11.64.

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
(in thousands)

We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates. As of September 30, 2017, 58.9% of our portfolio investments (based on fair value) paid variable interest rates, 40.6% paid fixed interest rates, 0.5% consisted of non-income producing equity/other investments and the remaining 0.0% were income producing equity/other investments. A rise in the general level of interest rates can be expected to lead to higher interest rates applicable to any variable rate investments we hold and to declines in the value of any fixed rate investments we hold. However, many of our variable rate investments provide for an interest rate floor, which may prevent our interest income from increasing until benchmark interest rates increase beyond a threshold amount. To the extent that a substantial portion of our investments may be in variable rate investments, an increase in interest rates beyond this threshold would make it easier for us to meet or exceed the hurdle rate applicable to the subordinated incentive fee on income, and may result in a substantial increase in our net investment income and to the amount of incentive fees payable to FSIC IV Advisor with respect to our increased pre-incentive fee net investment income.

Pursuant to the terms of the TRS between Cheltenham Funding and Citibank, Cheltenham Funding pays fees to Citibank at a floating rate equal to one-month LIBOR plus 1.60% or 1.50% per annum, as applicable, on the utilized notional amount of the loans subject to the TRS in exchange for the right to receive the economic benefit of a pool of loans having a maximum notional amount of $175,000. Pursuant to the terms of the BNP facility, borrowings are at a floating rate based on LIBOR. To the extent that any present or future credit facilities or other financing arrangements that we or any of our subsidiaries enter

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into are based on a floating interest rate, we will be subject to risks relating to changes in market interest rates. In periods of rising interest rates when we or our subsidiaries have such debt outstanding, or financing arrangements in effect, our interest expense would increase, which could reduce our net investment income, especially to the extent we hold fixed rate investments.

The following table shows the effect over a twelve-month period of changes in interest rates on our interest expense and net interest income, assuming no changes in the composition of our investment portfolio, including the accrual status of our investments, and our financing arrangements in effect as of September 30, 2017:

Basis Point Change in Interest Rates	Increase (Decrease) in Interest Income(1)			Increase (Decrease) in Interest Expense			Increase (Decrease) in Net Interest Income			Percentage Change in Interest Income
Down 100 basis points		$	649		$	(306)		$	955		3.6%
No change			—			—			—		—
Up 100 basis points		$	1,411		$	306		$	1,105		4.1%
Up 300 basis points		$	4,234		$	919		$	3,315		12.4%
Up 500 basis points		$	7,056		$	1,531		$	5,525		20.6%

(1)

Assumes no defaults or prepayments by portfolio companies over the next twelve months. Includes the net effect of the change in interest rates on the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the TRS. Pursuant to the TRS, Cheltenham Funding receives from Citibank all interest payable in respect of the loans included in the TRS and pays to Citibank interest at a rate equal to one-month LIBOR plus 1.60% per annum on the utilized notional amount of the loans subject to the TRS. As of September 30, 2017, 100% of the loans underlying the TRS (based on fair value) paid variable interest rates.

We expect that our long-term investments will be financed primarily with equity and debt. If deemed prudent, we may use interest rate risk management techniques in an effort to minimize our exposure to interest rate fluctuations. These techniques may include various interest rate hedging activities to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act. Adverse developments resulting from changes in interest rates or hedging transactions could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, we did not engage in interest rate hedging activities.

In addition, we may have risk regarding portfolio valuation. See “Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Policies—Valuation of Portfolio Investments.”

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As required by Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2017.

Based on the foregoing, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance that we would meet our disclosure obligations.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

During the three months ended September 30, 2017, there was no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) or 15d-15(f)) that has materially affected, or is 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. While the outcome of any legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not expect that these proceedings will have a material adverse effect upon our financial condition or results of operations.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

There have been no material changes from the risk factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

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

The following table provides information concerning our repurchases of shares of our Class T common stock pursuant to our share repurchase program during the quarter ended September 30, 2017:

Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased		Average Price Paid per Share			Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs		Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
July 1 to July 31, 2017		67,947		$	11.1549		67,947		(1)
August 1 to August 31, 2017		—			—		—		—
September 1 to September 30, 2017		—			—		—		—
Total		67,947		$	11.1549		67,947		(1)

(1)

The maximum number of shares available for repurchase on July 5, 2017 was 170,512. A description of the maximum number of shares of our common stock that may be repurchased under our share repurchase program is set forth in Note 3 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.

See Note 3 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for a more detailed discussion of the terms of our share repurchase program.

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.

		3.1				Articles of Amendment and Restatement of FS Investment Corporation IV (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (a)(2) to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 4 to FS Investment Corporation IV’s registration statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-204239) filed on September 24, 2015).
		3.2				Bylaws of FS Investment Corporation IV (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (b) to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 to FS Investment Corporation IV’s registration statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-204239) filed on September 14, 2015).
		4.1				Form of Subscription Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Appendix A filed with FS Investment Corporation IV’s final prospectus filed on April 28, 2017 with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 497 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended).
		4.2				Distribution Reinvestment Plan of FS Investment Corporation IV (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (e) to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 4 to FS Investment Corporation IV’s registration statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-204239) filed on September 24, 2015).
		4.3				Amended and Restated Distribution Reinvestment Plan of FS Investment Corporation IV. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to FS Investment Corporation IV’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 13, 2017.)
		10.3				Investment Advisory and Administrative Services Agreement, dated as of September 21, 2015, by and between FS Investment Corporation IV and FSIC IV Advisor, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (g)(1) to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 4 to FS Investment Corporation IV’s registration statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-204239) filed on September 24, 2015.)
		10.4				Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated as of September 21, 2015, by and between FSIC IV Advisor, LLC and GSO / Blackstone Debt Funds Management LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (g)(2) to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 4 to FS Investment Corporation IV’s registration statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-204239) filed on September 24, 2015).
		10.5				Dealer Manager Agreement, dated as of September 21, 2015, by and among FS Investment Corporation IV, FSIC IV Advisor, LLC and FS2 Capital Partners, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(1) to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 4 to FS Investment Corporation IV’s registration statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-204239) filed on September 24, 2015).
		10.6				Amended and Restated Dealer Manager Agreement, dated as of November 11, 2015, by and among FS Investment Corporation IV, FSIC IV Advisor, LLC and FS2 Capital Partners, LLC (Incorporated by reference to exhibit (h)(1) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to FS Investment Corporation IV’s registration statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-204239) filed on November 12, 2015).
		10.7				Second Amended and Restated Dealer Manager Agreement, dated as of January 25, 2017, by and among FS Investment Corporation IV, FSIC IV Advisor, LLC and FS Investment Solutions, LLC (Incorporated by reference to exhibit (h)(1) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 to FS Investment Corporation IV’s registration statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-204239) filed on February 2, 2017).
		10.8				Form of Selected Dealer Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (h)(2) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 to FS Investment Corporation IV’s registration statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-204239) filed on February 2, 2017).
		10.9				Custodian Agreement, by and between FS Investment Corporation IV and State Street Bank and Trust Company (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (j) to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 4 to FS Investment Corporation IV’s registration statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-204239) filed on September 24, 2015).
		10.10				Escrow Agreement, dated as of September 21, 2015, by and among FS Investment Corporation IV, UMB Bank, N.A. and FS2 Capital Partners, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (k)(1) to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 4 to FS Investment Corporation IV’s registration statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-204239) filed on September 24, 2015).

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		10.11				Amended and Restated Escrow Agreement, dated as of October 9, 2015, by and among FS Investment Corporation IV, UMB Bank, N.A. and FS2 Capital Partners, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (k)(1) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to FS Investment Corporation IV’s registration statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-204239) filed on October 13, 2015).
		10.12				Expense Support and Conditional Reimbursement Agreement, dated as of September 21, 2015, by and between FS Investment Corporation IV and Franklin Square Holdings, L.P. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (k)(2) to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 4 to FS Investment Corporation IV’s registration statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-204239) filed on September 24, 2015).
		10.13				Amended and Restated Expense Support and Conditional Reimbursement Agreement, dated as of October 9, 2015, by and between FS Investment Corporation IV and Franklin Square Holdings, L.P. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (k)(2) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to FS Investment Corporation IV’s registration statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-204239) filed on October 13, 2015).
		10.14				Amended and Restated Distribution Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (k)(3) filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 to FS Investment Corporation IV’s registration statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-204239) filed on February 2, 2017).
		10.15				Amended and Restated Class Shares Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (k)(4) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 to FS Investment Corporation IV’s registration statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-204239) filed on February 2, 2017).
		10.16				ISDA 2002 Master Agreement, together with the Schedule thereto and Credit Support Annex to such Schedule, each dated as of January 19, 2016, by and between Cheltenham Funding LLC and Citibank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to FS Investment Corporation IV’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 22, 2016).
		10.17				Amended and Restated Paragraph 13 of the Credit Support Annex, dated as of September 5, 2017, by and between Cheltenham Funding LLC and Citibank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (k)(6) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 9 to FS Investment Corporation IV’s registration statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-204239) filed on October 18, 2017).
		10.18				Confirmation Letter Agreement, dated as of January 19, 2016, by and between Cheltenham Funding LLC and Citibank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to FS Investment Corporation IV’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 22, 2016).
		10.19				Amended and Restated Confirmation Letter Agreement, dated as of April 12, 2016, by and between Cheltenham Funding LLC and Citibank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to FS Investment Corporation IV’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 14, 2016).
		10.20				Second Amended and Restated Confirmation Letter Agreement, effective as of June 3, 2016, by and between Cheltenham Funding LLC and Citibank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to FS Investment Corporation IV’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 8, 2016).
		10.21				Third Amended and Restated Confirmation Letter Agreement, effective as of June 30, 2016, by and between Cheltenham Funding LLC and Citibank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to FS Investment Corporation IV’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 13, 2016).
		10.22				Fourth Amended and Restated Confirmation Letter Agreement, effective as of January 19, 2017, by and between Cheltenham Funding LLC and Citibank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to FS Investment Corporation IV’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 1, 2017).
		10.23				Fifth Amended and Restated Confirmation Letter Agreement, effective as of July 19, 2017, by and between Cheltenham Funding LLC and Citibank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to FS Investment Corporation IV’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 24, 2017).
		10.24				Sixth Amended and Restated Confirmation Letter Agreement, effective as of September 5, 2017, by and between Cheltenham Funding LLC and Citibank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (k)(13) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 9 to FS Investment Corporation IV’s registration statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-204239) filed on October 18, 2017).
		10.25				Investment Management Agreement, dated as of January 19, 2016, by and between FS Investment Corporation IV and Cheltenham Funding LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to FS Investment Corporation IV’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 22, 2016).

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		10.26				Guarantee, dated as of January 19, 2016, by FS Investment Corporation IV in favor of Citibank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to FS Investment Corporation IV’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 22, 2016).
		10.27				Committed Facility Agreement, dated and effective as of March 1, 2017, by and between Broomall Funding LLC and BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage International, Ltd. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to FS Investment Corporation IV’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 15, 2017).
		10.28				U.S. PB Agreement, dated and effective as of March 1, 2017, by and between Broomall Funding LLC and BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage International, Ltd., on behalf of itself and as agent for the BNPP Entities (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to FS Investment Corporation IV’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 15, 2017).
		10.29				Special Custody and Pledge Agreement, dated and effective as of March 1, 2017, by and among Broomall Funding LLC, BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage International, Ltd., and State Street Bank and Trust Company, as custodian (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to FS Investment Corporation IV’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 15, 2017).
		10.30				Investment Management Agreement, dated and effective as of March 1, 2017, by and between Broomall Funding LLC and FS Investment Corporation IV (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to FS Investment Corporation IV’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 15, 2017).
		31.1*				Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
		31.2*				Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
		32.1*				Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002.

Filed herewith.

c. Financial statement schedules

No financial statement schedules are filed herewith because (1) such schedules are not required or (2) the information has been presented in the aforementioned financial statements.

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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 on November 9, 2017.

				FS INVESTMENT CORPORATION IV
				By:			/s/ Michael C. Forman Michael C. Forman Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
				By:			/s/ Edward T. Gallivan, Jr. Edward T. Gallivan, Jr. Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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