UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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x | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2019
OR
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o | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period to
Commission File No. 000-55848
TCG BDC II, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Maryland | | 81-5320146 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
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520 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor, New York, NY 10022 | | (212) 813-4900 |
(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code) | | (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) |
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days: Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☐ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
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Large accelerated filer | | o | | Accelerated filer | | o |
Non-accelerated filer | | x | | Smaller reporting company | | o |
Emerging growth company | | x | | | | |
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. x
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No x
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of Each Class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
The number of shares of the registrant’s common stock, $0.01 par value per share, outstanding at May 8, 2019 was 20,260,641.
TCG BDC II, INC.
INDEX
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Part I. | Financial Information | |
Item 1. | Financial Statements | |
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Part II. | Other Information | |
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TCG BDC II, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
(dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
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| March 31, 2019 | | December 31, 2018 |
ASSETS | (unaudited) | | |
Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated, at fair value (amortized cost of $697,185 and $513,010, respectively) | $ | 696,897 |
| | $ | 510,427 |
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Cash and cash equivalents | 7,901 |
| | 4,245 |
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Deferred financing costs | 1,313 |
| | 1,527 |
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Receivable for investment sold | — |
| | 1,243 |
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Interest receivable from non-controlled/non-affiliated investments | 3,271 |
| | 2,181 |
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Prepaid expenses and other assets | 2,063 |
| | 573 |
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Total assets | $ | 711,445 |
| | $ | 520,196 |
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LIABILITIES | | | |
Secured borrowings (Note 5) | $ | 304,400 |
| | $ | 217,700 |
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Payable for investments purchased | — |
| | 1,870 |
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Due to Investment Adviser | 93 |
| | 18 |
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Interest and credit facility fees payable (Note 5) | 2,574 |
| | 1,848 |
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Dividend payable (Note 7) | 8,049 |
| | 6,545 |
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Management and incentive fees payable (Note 4) | 2,609 |
| | 2,020 |
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Administrative service fees payable (Note 4) | 94 |
| | 45 |
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Other accrued expenses and liabilities | 1,172 |
| | 936 |
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Total liabilities | 318,991 |
| | 230,982 |
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Commitments and contingencies (Notes 6 and 9) | | | |
NET ASSETS | | | |
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 19,065,026 shares and 14,229,500 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively | 191 |
| | 142 |
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Paid-in capital in excess of par value | 391,711 |
| | 291,820 |
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Subscribed but unissued shares | — |
| | 24,953 |
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Subscription receivable | — |
| | (24,953 | ) |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | 552 |
| | (2,748 | ) |
Total net assets | $ | 392,454 |
| | $ | 289,214 |
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NET ASSETS PER SHARE | $ | 20.59 |
| | $ | 20.32 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
TCG BDC II, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
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| For the three month periods ended |
| March 31, 2019 | | March 31, 2018 |
Investment income: | | | |
From non-controlled/non-affiliated investments: | | | |
Interest income | $ | 13,941 |
| | $ | 2,691 |
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Other income | 1,161 |
| | 52 |
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Total investment income from non-controlled/non-affiliated investments | 15,102 |
| | 2,743 |
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Total investment income | 15,102 |
| | 2,743 |
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Expenses: | | | |
Organization costs (Note 2) | — |
| | 7 |
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Offering costs (Note 2) | — |
| | 298 |
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Management fees (Note 4) | 1,057 |
| | 281 |
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Net investment income incentive fees (Note 4) | 1,552 |
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Professional fees | 120 |
| | 101 |
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Administrative service fees (Note 4) | 132 |
| | 100 |
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Interest expense (Note 5) | 2,882 |
| | 309 |
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Credit facility fees (Note 5) | 295 |
| | 204 |
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Directors’ fees and expenses | 48 |
| | 50 |
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Other general and administrative | 219 |
| | 147 |
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Total expenses | 6,305 |
| | 1,497 |
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Net investment income (loss) | 8,797 |
| | 1,246 |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments: | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | |
Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments | 257 |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation): | | | |
Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments | 2,295 |
| | 632 |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 2,552 |
| | 632 |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ | 11,349 |
| | $ | 1,878 |
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Basic and diluted earnings per common share (Note 8) | $ | 0.71 |
| | $ | 0.44 |
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Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding—Basic and Diluted (Note 8) | 16,051,688 |
| | 4,223,651 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
TCG BDC II, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
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| For the three month periods ended |
| March 31, 2019 | | March 31, 2018 |
Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations: | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 8,797 |
| | $ | 1,246 |
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Net realized gain (loss) on investments | 257 |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 2,295 |
| | 632 |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 11,349 |
| | 1,878 |
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Capital transactions: | | | |
Common stock issued | 99,940 |
| | 16,944 |
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Dividends declared (Note 10) | (8,049 | ) | | (1,312 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | 91,891 |
| | 15,632 |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 103,240 |
| | 17,510 |
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Net assets at beginning of period | 289,214 |
| | 82,722 |
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Net assets at end of period | $ | 392,454 |
| | $ | 100,232 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
TCG BDC II, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
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| For the three month periods ended |
| March 31, 2019 | | March 31, 2018 |
Cash flows from operating activities: | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ | 11,349 |
| | $ | 1,878 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | | | |
Amortization of deferred financing costs | 239 |
| | 114 |
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Amortization of deferred offering costs | — |
| | 298 |
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Net accretion of discount on investments | (464 | ) | | (68 | ) |
Net realized (gain) loss on investments | (257 | ) | | — |
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Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments | (2,295 | ) | | (632 | ) |
Cost of investments purchased and change in payable for investments purchased | (194,256 | ) | | (67,012 | ) |
Proceeds from sales and repayments of investments and change in receivable for investments sold | 10,175 |
| | 2,289 |
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Changes in operating assets: | | | |
Interest receivable | (1,090 | ) | | (605 | ) |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | (1,490 | ) | | (730 | ) |
Changes in operating liabilities: | | | |
Due to Investment Adviser | 75 |
| | (490 | ) |
Interest and credit facility fees payable | 726 |
| | 231 |
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Management and incentive fees payable | 589 |
| | 29 |
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Administrative service fees payable | 49 |
| | 17 |
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Other accrued expenses and liabilities | 236 |
| | 161 |
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | (176,414 | ) | | (64,520 | ) |
Cash flows from financing activities: | | | |
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | 99,940 |
| | 16,944 |
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Borrowings on Subscription Facility | 146,200 |
| | 61,600 |
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Repayments of Subscription Facility | (59,500 | ) | | (49,000 | ) |
Dividends paid in cash | (6,545 | ) | | — |
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Debt issuance costs paid | (25 | ) | | (2,112 | ) |
Offering costs paid | — |
| | (1,112 | ) |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 180,070 |
| | 26,320 |
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 3,656 |
| | (38,200 | ) |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 4,245 |
| | 70,570 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 7,901 |
| | $ | 32,370 |
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Supplemental disclosures: | | | |
Interest paid during the period | $ | 2,127 |
| | $ | 81 |
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Dividends declared during the period | $ | 8,049 |
| | $ | 1,312 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
TCG BDC II, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
As of March 31, 2019
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
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Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated (1) | | Footnotes | | Industry | | Reference Rate & Spread (2) | | Interest Rate (2) | | Acquisition Date | | Maturity Date | | Par/ Principal Amount | | Amortized Cost (4) | | Fair Value (5) | | Percentage of Net Assets |
First Lien Debt (82.69%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Aero Operating, LLC (Dejana Industries, Inc.) | | (2) (3) (6) | | Business Services | | L + 7.25% | | 9.74% | | 1/5/2018 | | 12/29/2022 | | $ | 6,813 |
| | $ | 6,761 |
| | $ | 6,784 |
| | 1.73 | % |
Alpine SG, LLC | | (2) (3) | | High Tech Industries | | L + 5.50% | | 8.24% | | 2/2/2018 | | 11/16/2022 | | 13,801 |
| | 13,684 |
| | 13,741 |
| | 3.50 |
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American Physician Partners, LLC | | (2) (3) (6) | | Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals | | L + 6.50% | | 9.10% | | 1/7/2019 | | 12/21/2021 | | 35,376 |
| | 34,798 |
| | 35,388 |
| | 9.02 |
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Analogic Corporation | | (2) (3) (6) | | Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals | | L + 6.00% | | 8.50% | | 6/22/2018 | | 6/22/2024 | | 35,160 |
| | 34,474 |
| | 34,586 |
| | 8.81 |
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Anchor Hocking, LLC | | (2) (3) | | Durable Consumer Goods | | L + 8.25% | | 10.99% | | 1/25/2019 | | 1/25/2024 | | 11,575 |
| | 11,208 |
| | 11,199 |
| | 2.85 |
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Apptio, Inc. | | (2) (3) (6) | | Software | | L + 7.25% | | 9.74% | | 1/10/2019 | | 1/10/2025 | | 28,402 |
| | 27,802 |
| | 28,332 |
| | 7.22 |
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Avenu Holdings, LLC | | (2) (3) | | Sovereign & Public Finance | | L + 5.25% | | 7.85% | | 9/28/2018 | | 9/28/2024 | | 38,959 |
| | 38,326 |
| | 38,199 |
| | 9.73 |
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Central Security Group, Inc. | | (2) (3) | | Consumer Services | | L + 5.63% | | 8.13% | | 4/5/2018 | | 10/6/2021 | | 3,612 |
| | 3,599 |
| | 3,558 |
| | 0.91 |
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Chemical Computing Group ULC (Canada) | | (2) (3) (6) (7) | | Software | | L + 5.50% | | 8.00% | | 8/30/2018 | | 8/30/2023 | | 15,755 |
| | 15,539 |
| | 15,619 |
| | 3.98 |
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CircusTrix Holdings, LLC | | (2) (3) (6) | | Hotel, Gaming & Leisure | | L + 5.50% | | 8.00% | | 2/2/2018 | | 12/16/2021 | | 9,190 |
| | 9,117 |
| | 9,037 |
| | 2.30 |
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Comar Holding Company, LLC | | (2) (3) (6) | | Containers, Packaging & Glass | | L + 5.25% | | 7.74% | | 6/18/2018 | | 6/18/2024 | | 27,137 |
| | 26,526 |
| | 26,647 |
| | 6.79 |
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Dade Paper & Bag, LLC | | (2) (3) | | Forest Products & Paper | | L + 7.00% | | 9.50% | | 1/24/2018 | | 6/9/2024 | | 6,266 |
| | 6,216 |
| | 6,251 |
| | 1.59 |
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Datto, Inc. | | (2) (3) (6) | | High Tech Industries | | L + 8.00% | | 10.49% | | 12/7/2017 | | 12/7/2022 | | 17,667 |
| | 17,452 |
| | 18,027 |
| | 4.59 |
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Derm Growth Partners III, LLC (Dermatology Associates) | | (2) (3) (6) | | Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals | | L + 6.25% | | 8.85% | | 2/15/2018 | | 5/31/2022 | | 15,189 |
| | 14,999 |
| | 13,988 |
| | 3.56 |
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DTI Holdco, Inc. | | (2) (3) | | High Tech Industries | | L + 4.75% | | 7.49% | | 12/18/2018 | | 9/30/2023 | | 1,990 |
| | 1,869 |
| | 1,860 |
| | 0.47 |
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Ensono, LP | | (2) (3) | | Telecommunications | | L + 5.25% | | 7.75% | | 4/30/2018 | | 6/27/2025 | | 8,602 |
| | 8,523 |
| | 8,505 |
| | 2.17 |
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GRO Sub Holdco, LLC (Grand Rapids) | | (2) (3) (6) | | Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals | | L + 6.00% | | 8.60% | | 2/28/2018 | | 2/22/2024 | | 6,653 |
| | 6,491 |
| | 6,241 |
| | 1.59 |
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iCIMS, Inc. | | (2) (3) (6) | | Software | | L + 6.50% | | 8.99% | | 9/12/2018 | | 9/12/2024 | | 20,025 |
| | 19,629 |
| | 19,798 |
| | 5.05 |
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Innovative Business Services, LLC | | (2) (3) (6) | | High Tech Industries | | L + 5.50% | | 8.30% | | 4/5/2018 | | 4/5/2023 | | 16,266 |
| | 15,756 |
| | 15,917 |
| | 4.06 |
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Mailgun Technologies, Inc. | | (2) (3) (6) | | High Tech Industries | | L + 6.00% | | 8.61% | | 3/26/2019 | | 3/26/2025 | | 11,526 |
| | 11,273 |
| | 11,268 |
| | 2.87 |
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National Carwash Solutions, Inc. | | (2) (3) (6) | | Automotive | | L + 6.00% | | 8.49% | | 8/7/2018 | | 4/28/2023 | | 8,391 |
| | 8,216 |
| | 8,292 |
| | 2.11 |
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NES Global Talent Finance US, LLC (United Kingdom) | | (2) (3) (7) | | Energy: Oil & Gas | | L + 5.50% | | 8.24% | | 5/9/2018 | | 5/11/2023 | | 9,967 |
| | 9,813 |
| | 9,773 |
| | 2.49 |
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Nexus Technologies, LLC | | (2) (3) | | High Tech Industries | | L + 5.50% | | 8.10% | | 12/11/2018 | | 12/5/2023 | | 6,219 |
| | 6,164 |
| | 6,083 |
| | 1.55 |
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North American Dental Management, LLC | | (2) (3) (6) | | Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals | | L + 5.25% | | 7.81% | | 10/26/2018 | | 7/7/2023 | | 5,538 |
| | 5,386 |
| | 5,390 |
| | 1.37 |
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Northland Telecommunications Corporation | | (2) (3) (6) | | Media: Broadcast & Subscription | | L + 5.75% | | 8.24% | | 10/1/2018 | | 10/1/2025 | | 21,584 |
| | 21,255 |
| | 21,284 |
| | 5.42 |
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PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC | | (2) (3) (6) | | Containers, Packaging & Glass | | L + 5.25% | | 7.75% | | 11/23/2018 | | 11/23/2024 | | 13,767 |
| | 13,552 |
| | 13,437 |
| | 3.42 |
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PSI Services, LLC | | (2) (3) | | Business Services | | L + 5.00% | | 7.51% | | 9/19/2018 | | 1/20/2023 | | 4,527 |
| | 4,473 |
| | 4,458 |
| | 1.14 |
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Redwood Services Group, LLC | | (2) (3) | | High Tech Industries | | L + 6.00% | | 8.63% | | 11/13/2018 | | 6/6/2023 | | 6,028 |
| | 5,984 |
| | 6,004 |
| | 1.53 |
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TCG BDC II, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of March 31, 2019
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
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Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated (1) | | Footnotes | | Industry | | Reference Rate & Spread (2) | | Interest Rate (2) | | Acquisition Date | | Maturity Date | | Par/ Principal Amount | | Amortized Cost (4) | | Fair Value (5) | | Percentage of Net Assets |
First Lien Debt (82.69%) (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sapphire Convention, Inc. (Smart City) | | (2) (3) (6) | | Telecommunications | | L + 5.25% | | 7.93% | | 11/20/2018 | | 11/20/2025 | | $ | 28,793 |
| | $ | 28,162 |
| | $ | 28,270 |
| | 7.20 | % |
Smile Doctors, LLC | | (2) (3) (6) | | Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals | | L + 5.75% | | 8.36% | | 10/6/2017 | | 10/6/2022 | | 19,034 |
| | 18,870 |
| | 18,715 |
| | 4.77 |
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Sovos Brands Intermediate, Inc. | | (2) (3) | | Beverage, Food & Tobacco | | L + 5.00% | | 7.50% | | 11/16/2018 | | 11/20/2025 | | 20,050 |
| | 19,858 |
| | 19,799 |
| | 5.05 |
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SPay, Inc. | | (2) (3) (6) | | Hotel, Gaming & Leisure | | L + 5.75% | | 8.26% | | 6/15/2018 | | 6/15/2024 | | 19,966 |
| | 19,415 |
| | 18,338 |
| | 4.67 |
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Tank Holding Corp. | | (2) (3) (6) | | Capital Equipment | | L + 4.00% | | 6.49% | | 3/26/2019 | | 3/26/2024 | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
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Transform SR Holdings, LLC | | (2) (3) (9) | | Retail | | L + 7.25% | | 9.74% | | 2/11/2019 | | 2/11/2024 | | 19,050 |
| | 18,862 |
| | 18,860 |
| | 4.81 |
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Trump Card, LLC | | (2) (3) (6) | | Transportation: Cargo | | L + 5.00% | | 7.61% | | 6/26/2018 | | 4/21/2022 | | 7,955 |
| | 7,892 |
| | 7,864 |
| | 2.00 |
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USLS Acquisition, Inc. | | (2) (3) (6) | | Business Services | | L + 5.75% | | 8.35% | | 11/30/2018 | | 11/30/2024 | | 19,128 |
| | 18,694 |
| | 18,623 |
| | 4.75 |
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VRC Companies, LLC | | (2) (3) (6) | | Business Services | | L + 6.50% | | 9.01% | | 1/29/2019 | | 3/31/2023 | | 4,407 |
| | 4,262 |
| | 4,296 |
| | 1.10 |
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Westfall Technik, Inc. | | (2) (3) (6) | | Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber | | L + 5.00% | | 7.60% | | 9/13/2018 | | 9/13/2024 | | 19,935 |
| | 19,480 |
| | 19,376 |
| | 4.94 |
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Zemax Software Holdings, LLC | | (2) (3) (6) | | Software | | L + 5.75% | | 8.35% | | 6/25/2018 | | 6/25/2024 | | 10,223 |
| | 10,034 |
| | 10,132 |
| | 2.58 |
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Zenith Merger Sub, Inc. | | (2) (3) (6) | | Business Services | | L + 5.50% | | 8.10% | | 12/13/2017 | | 12/13/2023 | | 12,402 |
| | 12,208 |
| | 12,267 |
| | 3.13 |
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First Lien Debt Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 576,622 |
| | $ | 576,206 |
| | 146.82 | % |
Second Lien Debt (16.21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Access CIG, LLC | | (2) (3) | | Business Services | | L + 7.75% | | 10.24% | | 2/14/2018 | | 2/27/2026 | | $ | 2,700 |
| | $ | 2,678 |
| | $ | 2,653 |
| | 0.68 | % |
Aimbridge Acquisition Co., Inc. | | (2) (3) | | Hotel, Gaming & Leisure | | L + 7.50% | | 9.99% | | 2/1/2019 | | 2/1/2027 | | 7,727 |
| | 7,594 |
| | 7,631 |
| | 1.95 |
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Argon Medical Devices Holdings, Inc. | | (2) (3) | | Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals | | L + 8.00% | | 10.50% | | 11/2/2017 | | 1/23/2026 | | 9,497 |
| | 9,438 |
| | 9,458 |
| | 2.41 |
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Brave Parent Holdings, Inc. | | (2) (3) | | Software | | L + 7.50% | | 10.00% | | 10/3/2018 | | 4/19/2026 | | 19,062 |
| | 18,627 |
| | 18,495 |
| | 4.71 |
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Outcomes Group Holdings, Inc. | | (2) (3) | | Business Services | | L + 7.50% | | 10.00% | | 10/23/2018 | | 10/26/2026 | | 4,500 |
| | 4,491 |
| | 4,484 |
| | 1.14 |
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PharmaLogic Holdings Corp. | | (2) (3) (6) | | Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals | | L + 8.00% | | 10.50% | | 6/7/2018 | | 12/11/2023 | | 563 |
| | 560 |
| | 563 |
| | 0.14 |
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Project Accelerate Parent, LLC | | (2) (3) | | Software | | L + 8.50% | | 10.99% | | 1/2/2018 | | 1/2/2026 | | 17,500 |
| | 17,105 |
| | 17,278 |
| | 4.40 |
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Santa Cruz Holdco, Inc. | | (2) (3) | | Non-durable Consumer Goods | | L + 8.25% | | 10.85% | | 12/15/2017 | | 12/13/2024 | | 7,600 |
| | 7,534 |
| | 7,565 |
| | 1.93 |
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Tank Holding Corp. | | (2) (3) | | Capital Equipment | | L + 8.25% | | 10.74% | | 3/26/2019 | | 3/26/2027 | | 37,380 |
| | 36,634 |
| | 36,633 |
| | 9.33 |
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Ultimate Baked Goods MIDCO, LLC (Rise Baking) | | (2) (3) | | Beverage, Food & Tobacco | | L + 8.00% | | 10.50% | | 8/9/2018 | | 8/9/2026 | | 8,333 |
| | 8,175 |
| | 8,227 |
| | 2.10 |
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Second Lien Debt Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 112,836 |
| | $ | 112,987 |
| | 28.79 | % |
TCG BDC II, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of March 31, 2019
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
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Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated (1) | | Footnotes | | Industry | | Type | | Acquisition Date | | Shares/ Units | | Cost | | Fair Value (5) | | Percentage of Net Assets |
Equity Investment (1.10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ANLG Holdings, LLC | | (8) | | Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals | | Common stock | | 6/22/2018 | | 879,689 |
| | $ | 880 |
| | $ | 880 |
| | 0.22 | % |
Avenu Holdings, LLC | | (8) | | Sovereign & Public Finance | | Common stock | | 9/28/2018 | | 172,413 |
| | 172 |
| | 165 |
| | 0.04 |
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GRO Sub Holdco, LLC (Grand Rapids) | | (8) | | Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals | | Common stock | | 3/29/2018 | | 500,000 |
| | 500 |
| | 220 |
| | 0.06 |
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Mailgun Technologies, Inc. | | (8) | | High Tech Industries | | Common stock | | 3/26/2019 | | 423,729 |
| | 424 |
| | 424 |
| | 0.11 |
|
North Haven Goldfinch Topco, LLC | | (8) | | Containers, Packaging & Glass | | Common stock | | 6/18/2018 | | 2,314,815 |
| | 2,315 |
| | 2,362 |
| | 0.60 |
|
PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC | | (8) | | Containers, Packaging & Glass | | Common stock | | 2/1/2019 | | 965 |
| | 965 |
| | 965 |
| | 0.25 |
|
SiteLock Group Holdings, LLC | | (8) | | High Tech Industries | | Common stock | | 4/5/2018 | | 446,429 |
| | 446 |
| | 552 |
| | 0.14 |
|
Tank Holding Corp. | | (8) | | Capital Equipment | | Common stock | | 3/26/2019 | | 850 |
| | 850 |
| | 850 |
| | 0.22 |
|
USLS Acquisition, Inc. | | (8) | | Business Services | | Common stock | | 11/30/2018 | | 640,569 |
| | 641 |
| | 641 |
| | 0.16 |
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Zenith American Holding, Inc. | | (8) | | Business Services | | Preferred stock | | 12/13/2017 | | 219,616 |
| | 221 |
| | 331 |
| | 0.08 |
|
Zenith American Holding, Inc. | | (8) | | Business Services | | Common stock | | 12/13/2017 | | 219,616 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
Zillow Topco LP | | (8) | | Software | | Common stock | | 6/25/2018 | | 312,500 |
| | 313 |
| | 314 |
| | 0.08 |
|
Equity Investments Total | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 7,727 |
| | $ | 7,704 |
| | 1.96 | % |
Total investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated | | | | | | | | | | $ | 697,185 |
| | $ | 696,897 |
| | 177.57 | % |
Total investments | | | | | | | | | �� | | | $ | 697,185 |
| | $ | 696,897 |
| | 177.57 | % |
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(1) | Unless otherwise indicated, issuers of debt and equity investments held by TCG BDC II, Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “we,” “us,” “our,” “BDC II” or the “Company”) are domiciled in the United States. Under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the “Investment Company Act”), the Company would be deemed to “control” a portfolio company if the Company owned more than 25% of its outstanding voting securities and/or held the power to exercise control over the management or policies of the portfolio company. As of March 31, 2019, the Company does not “control” any of these portfolio companies. Under the Investment Company Act, the Company would be deemed an “affiliated person” of a portfolio company if the Company owns 5% or more of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities. As of March 31, 2019, the Company is not an “affiliated person” of any of these portfolio companies. Certain portfolio company investments are subject to contractual restrictions on sales. |
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(2) | Variable rate loans to the portfolio companies bear interest at a rate that is determined by reference to either LIBOR (“L”) or an alternate base rate (commonly based on the Federal Funds Rate or the U.S. Prime Rate), which generally resets quarterly. For each such loan, the Company has indicated the reference rate used and provided the spread and the interest rate in effect as of March 31, 2019. As of March 31, 2019, the reference rates for all LIBOR loans were the 30-day LIBOR at 2.49%, the 90-day LIBOR at 2.60% and the 180-day LIBOR rate at 2.66%. |
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(3) | Loan includes interest rate floor feature, generally 1.00%. |
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(4) | Amortized cost represents original cost, including origination fees and upfront fees received that are deemed to be an adjustment to yield, adjusted for the accretion/amortization of discounts/premiums, as applicable, on debt investments using the effective interest method. |
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(5) | Fair value is determined in good faith by or under the direction of the Board of Directors of the Company (see Note 2, Significant Accounting Policies, and Note 3, Fair Value Measurements), pursuant to the Company’s valuation policy. The fair value of all first lien and second lien debt investments and equity investments was determined using significant unobservable inputs. |
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(6) | As of March 31, 2019, the Company had the following unfunded commitments to fund delayed draw and revolving senior secured loans: |
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Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated | Type | | Unused Fee | | Par/ Principal Amount | | Fair Value |
First and Second Lien Debt—unfunded delayed draw and revolving term loans commitments | | | | | | |
Aero Operating, LLC (Dejana Industries, Inc.) | Revolver | | 1.00 | % | | $ | 378 |
| | $ | (2 | ) |
American Physician Partners, LLC | Delayed Draw | | 1.00 |
| | 4,200 |
| | 1 |
|
American Physician Partners, LLC | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 1,875 |
| | 1 |
|
Analogic Corporation | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 3,365 |
| | (50 | ) |
TCG BDC II, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of March 31, 2019
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
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Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated | Type | | Unused Fee | | Par/ Principal Amount | | Fair Value |
Apptio, Inc. | Revolver | | 0.50 | % | | $ | 2,367 |
| | $ | (5 | ) |
Chemical Computing Group ULC | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 903 |
| | (7 | ) |
CircusTrix Holdings, LLC | Delayed Draw | | 1.00 |
| | 1,115 |
| | (16 | ) |
Comar Holding Company, LLC | Delayed Draw | | 1.00 |
| | 5,135 |
| | (74 | ) |
Comar Holding Company, LLC | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 2,011 |
| | (29 | ) |
Datto, Inc. | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 360 |
| | 7 |
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Derm Growth Partners III, LLC (Dermatology Associates) | Delayed Draw | | 1.00 |
| | 2,736 |
| | (31 | ) |
GRO Sub Holdco, LLC (Grand Rapids) | Delayed Draw | | 1.00 |
| | 7,000 |
| | (165 | ) |
GRO Sub Holdco, LLC (Grand Rapids) | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 1,071 |
| | (25 | ) |
iCIMS, Inc. | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 1,252 |
| | (13 | ) |
Innovative Business Services, LLC | Delayed Draw | | 1.00 |
| | 3,886 |
| | (61 | ) |
Innovative Business Services, LLC | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 2,232 |
| | (35 | ) |
Mailgun Technologies, Inc. | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 1,342 |
| | (28 | ) |
National Carwash Solutions, Inc. | Delayed Draw | | 1.00 |
| | 1,494 |
| | (14 | ) |
National Carwash Solutions, Inc. | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 391 |
| | (4 | ) |
North American Dental Management, LLC | Delayed Draw | | 1.00 |
| | 2,847 |
| | (50 | ) |
Northland Telecommunications Corporation | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 1,702 |
| | (22 | ) |
Pharmalogic Holdings Corp. | Delayed Draw | | 1.00 |
| | 237 |
| | — |
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PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 1,884 |
| | (40 | ) |
Sapphire Convention, Inc. (Smart City) | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 4,528 |
| | (71 | ) |
Smile Doctors, LLC | Delayed Draw | | 1.00 |
| | 4,560 |
| | (59 | ) |
Smile Doctors, LLC | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 964 |
| | (13 | ) |
SPay, Inc. | Delayed Draw | | 1.00 |
| | 9,545 |
| | (204 | ) |
SPay, Inc. | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 1,227 |
| | (84 | ) |
Tank Holding Corp. | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 47 |
| | — |
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Trump Card, LLC | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 606 |
| | (6 | ) |
USLS Acquisition, Inc. | Delayed Draw | | 1.00 |
| | 3,168 |
| | (69 | ) |
USLS Acquisition, Inc. | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 946 |
| | (21 | ) |
VRC Companies, LLC | Delayed Draw | | 1.00 |
| | 10,627 |
| | (79 | ) |
Westfall Technik, Inc. | Delayed Draw | | 1.00 |
| | 5,022 |
| | (100 | ) |
Westfall Technik, Inc. | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 3,017 |
| | (60 | ) |
Zemax Software Holdings, LLC | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 1,284 |
| | (10 | ) |
Zenith Merger Sub, Inc. | Delayed Draw | | 1.00 |
| | 4,952 |
| | (36 | ) |
Zenith Merger Sub, Inc. | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 1,219 |
| | (9 | ) |
Total unfunded commitments | | | | | $ | 101,495 |
| | $ | (1,483 | ) |
TCG BDC II, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of March 31, 2019
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
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(7) | The Company has determined the indicated investments are non-qualifying assets under Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act. Under the Investment Company Act, the Company may not acquire any non-qualifying assets unless, at the time such acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the Company’s total assets. |
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(8) | Security acquired in transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and may be deemed to be “restricted securities” under the Securities Act, unless otherwise noted. As of March 31, 2019, the aggregate fair value of these securities is $7,704, or 1.96% of the Company's net assets. |
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(9) | In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this loan, which is the amount reflected in this schedule, the Company is entitled to receive additional interest as a result of an agreement among lenders as follows: Transform SR Holdings, LLC (nil). Pursuant to the agreement among lenders in respect of this loan, this investment represents a first lien/last out loan, which has a secondary priority behind the first lien/first out loan with respect to principal, interest and other payments. |
As of March 31, 2019, investments at fair value consisted of the following:
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Type | Amortized Cost | | Fair Value | | % of Fair Value |
First Lien Debt (excluding First Lien/Last Out) | $ | 557,760 |
| | $ | 557,346 |
| | 79.98 | % |
First Lien/Last Out Unitranche | 18,862 |
| | 18,860 |
| | 2.71 |
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Second Lien Debt | 112,836 |
| | 112,987 |
| | 16.21 |
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Equity Investments | 7,727 |
| | 7,704 |
| | 1.10 |
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Total | $ | 697,185 |
| | $ | 696,897 |
| | 100.00 | % |
The rate type of debt investments at fair value as of March 31, 2019 was as follows:
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Rate Type | Amortized Cost | | Fair Value | | % of Fair Value of First and Second Lien Debt |
Floating Rate | $ | 689,458 |
| | $ | 689,193 |
| | 100.00 | % |
Total | $ | 689,458 |
| | $ | 689,193 |
| | 100.00 | % |
TCG BDC II, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of March 31, 2019
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
The industry composition of investments at fair value as of March 31, 2019 was as follows:
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Industry | Amortized Cost | | Fair Value | | % of Fair Value |
Automotive | $ | 8,216 |
| | $ | 8,292 |
| | 1.19 | % |
Beverage, Food & Tobacco | 28,033 |
| | 28,026 |
| | 4.02 |
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Business Services | 54,429 |
| | 54,537 |
| | 7.83 |
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Capital Equipment | 37,484 |
| | 37,483 |
| | 5.38 |
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Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber | 19,480 |
| | 19,376 |
| | 2.78 |
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Consumer Services | 3,599 |
| | 3,558 |
| | 0.51 |
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Containers, Packaging & Glass | 43,358 |
| | 43,411 |
| | 6.23 |
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Durable Consumer Goods | 11,208 |
| | 11,199 |
| | 1.61 |
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Energy: Oil & Gas | 9,813 |
| | 9,773 |
| | 1.40 |
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Forest Products & Paper | 6,216 |
| | 6,251 |
| | 0.90 |
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Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals | 126,396 |
| | 125,429 |
| | 18.00 |
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High Tech Industries | 73,052 |
| | 73,876 |
| | 10.60 |
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Hotel, Gaming & Leisure | 36,126 |
| | 35,006 |
| | 5.02 |
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Media: Broadcast & Subscription | 21,255 |
| | 21,284 |
| | 3.05 |
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Non-durable Consumer Goods | 7,534 |
| | 7,565 |
| | 1.09 |
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Retail | 18,862 |
| | 18,860 |
| | 2.71 |
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Software | 109,049 |
| | 109,968 |
| | 15.78 |
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Sovereign & Public Finance | 38,498 |
| | 38,364 |
| | 5.49 |
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Telecommunications | 36,685 |
| | 36,775 |
| | 5.28 |
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Transportation: Cargo | 7,892 |
| | 7,864 |
| | 1.13 |
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Total | $ | 697,185 |
| | $ | 696,897 |
| | 100.00 | % |
The geographical composition of investments at fair value as of March 31, 2019 was as follows: |
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Geography | Amortized Cost | | Fair Value | | % of Fair Value |
Canada | $ | 15,539 |
| | $ | 15,619 |
| | 2.24 | % |
United Kingdom | 9,813 |
| | 9,773 |
| | 1.40 |
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United States | 671,833 |
| | 671,505 |
| | 96.36 |
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Total | $ | 697,185 |
| | $ | 696,897 |
| | 100.00 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
TCG BDC II, INC.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
As of December 31, 2018
(dollar amounts in thousands)
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Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated (1) | | Footnotes | | Industry | | Reference Rate & Spread (2) | | Interest Rate (2) | | Acquisition Date | | Maturity Date | | Par/ Principal Amount | | Amortized Cost (4) | | Fair Value (5) | | Percentage of Net Assets |
First Lien Debt (85.96%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Aero Operating, LLC (Dejana Industries, Inc.) | | (2)(3)(6)
| | Business Services | | L + 7.25% | | 9.60% | | 1/5/2018 | | 12/29/2022 | | $ | 6,805 |
| | $ | 6,749 |
| | $ | 6,720 |
| | 2.32 | % |
Alpine SG, LLC | | (2)(3) | | High Tech Industries | | L + 6.00% | | 8.52% | | 2/2/2018 | | 11/16/2022 | | 9,695 |
| | 9,613 |
| | 9,659 |
| | 3.34 |
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Analogic Corporation | | (2)(3)(6) | | Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals | | L + 6.00% | | 8.52% | | 6/22/2018 | | 6/22/2024 | | 35,249 |
| | 34,536 |
| | 34,414 |
| | 11.90 |
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Avenu Holdings, LLC | | (2)(3) | | Sovereign & Public Finance | | L + 5.25% | | 8.05% | | 9/28/2018 | | 9/28/2024 | | 39,056 |
| | 38,400 |
| | 38,354 |
| | 13.26 |
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Central Security Group, Inc. | | (2)(3) | | Consumer Services | | L + 5.63% | | 8.15% | | 4/5/2018 | | 10/6/2021 | | 4,680 |
| | 4,661 |
| | 4,587 |
| | 1.59 |
|
Chemical Computing Group ULC (Canada) | | (2)(3)(6)(7) | | Software | | L + 5.50% | | 8.02% | | 8/30/2018 | | 8/30/2023 | | 15,794 |
| | 15,565 |
| | 15,618 |
| | 5.40 |
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CircusTrix Holdings, LLC | | (2)(3)(6) | | Hotel, Gaming & Leisure | | L + 5.50% | | 8.02% | | 2/2/2018 | | 12/16/2021 | | 9,212 |
| | 9,134 |
| | 8,972 |
| | 3.10 |
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Comar Holding Company, LLC | | (2)(3)(6) | | Containers, Packaging & Glass | | L + 5.25% | | 7.77% | | 6/18/2018 | | 6/18/2024 | | 27,086 |
| | 26,450 |
| | 26,506 |
| | 9.17 |
|
Dade Paper & Bag, LLC | | (2)(3) | | Forest Products & Paper | | L + 7.00% | | 9.24% | | 1/24/2018 | | 6/9/2024 | | 6,282 |
| | 6,229 |
| | 6,080 |
| | 2.10 |
|
Datto, Inc. | | (2)(3)(6) | | High Tech Industries | | L + 8.00% | | 10.46% | | 12/7/2017 | | 12/7/2022 | | 17,667 |
| | 17,442 |
| | 17,498 |
| | 6.05 |
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Derm Growth Partners III, LLC (Dermatology Associates) | | (2)(3)(6) | | Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals | | L + 6.25% | | 9.05% | | 2/15/2018 | | 5/31/2022 | | 14,342 |
| | 14,130 |
| | 14,119 |
| | 4.88 |
|
DTI Holdco, Inc. | | (2)(3) | | High Tech Industries | | L + 4.75% | | 7.28% | | 12/18/2018 | | 9/30/2023 | | 1,995 |
| | 1,870 |
| | 1,860 |
| | 0.64 |
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Ensono, LP | | (2)(3) | | Telecommunications | | L + 5.25% | | 7.77% | | 4/30/2018 | | 6/27/2025 | | 8,623 |
| | 8,542 |
| | 8,450 |
| | 2.92 |
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GRO Sub Holdco, LLC (Grand Rapids) | | (2)(3)(6) | | Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals | | L + 6.00% | | 8.80% | | 2/28/2018 | | 2/22/2024 | | 6,661 |
| | 6,489 |
| | 6,209 |
| | 2.15 |
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iCIMS, Inc. | | (2)(3)(6) | | Software | | L + 6.50% | | 8.94% | | 9/12/2018 | | 9/12/2024 | | 20,025 |
| | 19,616 |
| | 19,297 |
| | 6.67 |
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Innovative Business Services, LLC | | (2)(3)(6) | | High Tech Industries | | L + 5.50% | | 7.91% | | 4/5/2018 | | 4/5/2023 | | 16,307 |
| | 15,771 |
| | 15,948 |
| | 5.51 |
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National Carwash Solutions, Inc. | | (2)(3)(6) | | Automotive | | L + 6.00% | | 8.35% | | 8/7/2018 | | 4/28/2023 | | 5,843 |
| | 5,661 |
| | 5,688 |
| | 1.98 |
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NES Global Talent Finance US, LLC (United Kingdom) | | (2)(3)(7) | | Energy: Oil & Gas | | L + 5.50% | | 8.03% | | 5/9/2018 | | 5/11/2023 | | 9,992 |
| | 9,831 |
| | 9,695 |
| | 3.35 |
|
Nexus Technologies, LLC | | (2)(3) | | High Tech Industries | | L + 5.50% | | 8.30% | | 12/11/2018 | | 12/5/2023 | | 6,234 |
| | 6,177 |
| | 6,158 |
| | 2.13 |
|
North American Dental Management, LLC | | (2)(3)(6) | | Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals | | L + 5.25% | | 8.04% | | 10/26/2018 | | 7/7/2023 | | 3,422 |
| | 3,264 |
| | 3,276 |
| | 1.13 |
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Northland Telecommunications Corporation | | (2)(3)(6) | | Media: Broadcast & Subscription | | L + 5.75% | | 8.10% | | 10/1/2018 | | 10/1/2025 | | 21,638 |
| | 21,299 |
| | 21,311 |
| | 7.37 |
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PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC | | (2)(3)(6) | | Containers, Packaging & Glass | | L + 5.25% | | 7.77% | | 11/23/2018 | | 11/23/2024 | | 11,962 |
| | 11,764 |
| | 11,839 |
| | 4.09 |
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PSI Services, LLC | | (2)(3) | | Business Services | | L + 5.00% | | 7.52% | | 9/19/2018 | | 1/20/2023 | | 4,546 |
| | 4,489 |
| | 4,445 |
| | 1.54 |
|
Redwood Services Group, LLC | | (2)(3) | | High Tech Industries | | L + 6.00% | | 8.71% | | 11/13/2018 | | 6/6/2023 | | 5,323 |
| | 5,277 |
| | 5,242 |
| | 1.81 |
|
Sapphire Convention, Inc. (Smart City) | | (2)(3)(6) | | Telecommunications | | L + 5.25% | | 7.89% | | 11/20/2018 | | 11/20/2025 | | 28,866 |
| | 28,213 |
| | 28,264 |
| | 9.77 |
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Smile Doctors, LLC | | (2)(3)(6) | | Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals | | L + 5.75% | | 8.55% | | 10/6/2017 | | 10/6/2022 | | 18,155 |
| | 17,967 |
| | 17,782 |
| | 6.15 |
|
Sovos Brands Intermediate, Inc. | | (2) | | Beverage, Food & Tobacco | | L + 5.00% | | 7.64% | | 11/16/2018 | | 11/20/2025 | | 20,100 |
| | 19,902 |
| | 19,782 |
| | 6.84 |
|
SPay, Inc. | | (2)(3)(6) | | Hotel, Gaming & Leisure | | L + 5.75% | | 8.22% | | 6/15/2018 | | 6/15/2024 | | 19,909 |
| | 19,343 |
| | 19,009 |
| | 6.57 |
|
Trump Card, LLC | | (2)(3)(6) | | Transportation: Cargo | | L + 5.00% | | 7.80% | | 6/26/2018 | | 4/21/2022 | | 8,157 |
| | 8,087 |
| | 8,036 |
| | 2.78 |
|
USLS Acquisition, Inc. | | (2)(3)(6) | | Business Services | | L + 5.75% | | 8.46% | | 11/30/2018 | | 11/30/2024 | | 17,730 |
| | 17,281 |
| | 17,178 |
| | 5.94 |
|
TCG BDC II, INC.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of December 31, 2018
(dollar amounts in thousands)
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Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated (1) | | Footnotes | | Industry | | Reference Rate & Spread (2) | | Interest Rate (2) | | Acquisition Date | | Maturity Date | | Par/ Principal Amount | | Amortized Cost (4) | | Fair Value (5) | | Percentage of Net Assets |
First Lien Debt (85.96%) (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Westfall Technik, Inc. | | (2)(3)(6) | | Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber | | L + 5.00% | | 7.79% | | 9/13/2018 | | 9/13/2024 | | $ | 10,585 |
| | $ | 10,219 |
| | $ | 9,902 |
| | 3.42 | % |
Zemax Software Holdings, LLC | | (2)(3)(6) | | Software | | L + 5.75% | | 8.55% | | 6/25/2018 | | 6/25/2024 | | 10,248 |
| | 10,051 |
| | 10,144 |
| | 3.51 |
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Zenith Merger Sub, Inc. | | (2)(3)(6) | | Business Services | | L + 5.50% | | 8.30% | | 12/13/2017 | | 12/13/2023 | | 6,758 |
| | 6,672 |
| | 6,700 |
| | 2.32 |
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First Lien Debt Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 440,694 |
| | $ | 438,742 |
| | 151.70 | % |
Second Lien Debt (12.97%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Access CIG, LLC | | (2)(3)(6) | | Business Services | | L + 7.75% | | 10.46% | | 2/14/2018 | | 2/27/2026 | | $ | 2,700 |
| | $ | 2,676 |
| | $ | 2,650 |
| | 0.92 | % |
Argon Medical Devices Holdings, Inc. | | (2)(3) | | Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals | | L + 8.00% | | 10.52% | | 11/2/2017 | | 1/23/2026 | | 7,500 |
| | 7,467 |
| | 7,446 |
| | 2.57 |
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Brave Parent Holdings, Inc. | | (2)(3) | | Software | | L + 7.50% | | 10.02% | | 10/3/2018 | | 4/19/2026 | | 19,062 |
| | 18,617 |
| | 18,301 |
| | 6.33 |
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Outcomes Group Holdings, Inc. | | (2) | | Business Services | | L + 7.50% | | 10.28% | | 10/23/2018 | | 10/26/2026 | | 4,500 |
| | 4,490 |
| | 4,447 |
| | 1.54 |
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PharmaLogic Holdings Corp. | | (2)(3)(6) | | Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals | | L + 8.00% | | 10.52% | | 6/7/2018 | | 12/11/2023 | | 563 |
| | 560 |
| | 563 |
| | 0.19 |
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Project Accelerate Parent, LLC | | (2)(3) | | Software | | L + 8.50% | | 10.89% | | 1/2/2018 | | 1/2/2026 | | 17,500 |
| | 17,097 |
| | 17,196 |
| | 5.95 |
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Santa Cruz Holdco, Inc. | | (2)(3) | | Non-durable Consumer Goods | | L + 8.25% | | 10.69% | | 12/15/2017 | | 12/13/2024 | | 7,600 |
| | 7,532 |
| | 7,496 |
| | 2.59 |
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Ultimate Baked Goods MIDCO, LLC (Rise Baking) | | (2)(3) | | Beverage, Food & Tobacco | | L + 8.00% | | 10.52% | | 8/9/2018 | | 8/9/2026 | | 8,333 |
| | 8,172 |
| | 8,108 |
| | 2.80 |
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Second Lien Debt Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 66,611 |
| | $ | 66,207 |
| | 22.89 | % |
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Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated (1) | | Footnotes | | Industry | | Acquisition Date | | Shares/ Units | | Cost | | Fair Value (5) | | Percentage of Net Assets |
Equity Investment (1.07%)(5)(8) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ANLG Holdings, LLC | | | | Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals | | 6/22/2018 | | 879,689 |
| | $ | 880 |
| | $ | 880 |
| | 0.30 | % |
Avenu Holdings, LLC | | | | Sovereign & Public Finance | | 9/28/2018 | | 172,413 |
| | 172 |
| | 172 |
| | 0.06 |
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GRO Sub Holdco, LLC (Grand Rapids) | | | | Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals | | 3/29/2018 | | 500,000 |
| | 500 |
| | 219 |
| | 0.09 |
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North Haven Goldfinch Topco, LLC | | | | Containers, Packaging & Glass | | 6/18/2018 | | 2,314,815 |
| | 2,315 |
| | 2,102 |
| | 0.73 |
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SiteLock Group Holdings, LLC | | | | High Tech Industries | | 4/5/2018 | | 446,428 |
| | 446 |
| | 446 |
| | 0.15 |
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USLS Acquisition, Inc. | | | | Business Services | | 11/30/2018 | | 640,569 |
| | 641 |
| | 641 |
| | 0.22 |
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Zenith American Holding, Inc. | | | | Business Services | | 12/13/2017 | | 438,356 |
| | 438 |
| | 705 |
| | 0.24 |
|
Zillow Topco LP | | | | Software | | 6/25/2018 | | 312,500 |
| | 313 |
| | 313 |
| | 0.11 |
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Equity Investments Total | | | | | | | | | | $ | 5,705 |
| | $ | 5,478 |
| | 1.90 | % |
Total investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated | | | | | | | | | | $ | 513,010 |
| | $ | 510,427 |
| | 176.49 | % |
Total investments | | | | | | | | | | $ | 513,010 |
| | $ | 510,427 |
| | 176.49 | % |
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(1) | Unless otherwise indicated, issuers of debt and equity investments held by the Company are domiciled in the United States. Under the Investment Company Act, the Company would be deemed to “control” a portfolio company if the Company owned more than 25% of its outstanding voting securities and/or held the power to exercise control over the management or policies of the portfolio company. As of December 31, 2018, the Company does not “control” any of these portfolio companies. Under the Investment Company Act, the Company would be deemed an “affiliated person” of a portfolio company if the Company owns 5% or more of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities. As of December 31, 2018, the Company is not an “affiliated person” of any of these portfolio companies. Certain portfolio company investments are subject to contractual restrictions on sales. |
TCG BDC II, INC.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of December 31, 2018
(dollar amounts in thousands)
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(2) | Variable rate loans to the portfolio companies bear interest at a rate that is determined by reference to either LIBOR (“L”) or an alternate base rate (commonly based on the Federal Funds Rate or the U.S. Prime Rate), which generally resets quarterly. For each such loan, the Company has indicated the reference rate used and provided the spread and the interest rate in effect as of December 31, 2018. As of December 31, 2018, the reference rates for all LIBOR loans were the 30-day LIBOR at 2.50%, the 90-day LIBOR at 2.81% and the 180-day LIBOR rate at 2.88%. |
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(3) | Loan includes interest rate floor feature, generally 1.00%. |
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(4) | Amortized cost represents original cost, including origination fees and upfront fees received that are deemed to be an adjustment to yield, adjusted for the accretion/amortization of discounts/premiums, as applicable, on debt investments using the effective interest method. |
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(5) | Fair value is determined in good faith by or under the direction of the Board of Directors of the Company (see Note 2, Significant Accounting Policies, and Note 3, Fair Value Measurements), pursuant to the Company’s valuation policy. The fair value of all first lien and second lien debt investments and equity investments was determined using significant unobservable inputs. |
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(6) | As of December 31, 2018, the Company had the following unfunded commitments to fund delayed draw and revolving senior secured loans: |
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Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated | Type | | Unused Fee | | Par/ Principal Amount | | Fair Value |
First and Second Lien Debt—unfunded delayed draw and revolving term loans commitments | | | | | | |
Aero Operating LLC (Dejana Industries, Inc.) | Revolver | | 1.00 | % | | $ | 423 |
| | $ | (5 | ) |
Analogic Corporation | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 3,365 |
| | (73 | ) |
Chemical Computing Group ULC | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 903 |
| | (9 | ) |
CircusTrix Holdings, LLC | Delayed Draw | | 1.00 |
| | 1,115 |
| | (26 | ) |
Comar Holding Company, LLC | Delayed Draw | | 1.00 |
| | 5,136 |
| | (87 | ) |
Comar Holding Company, LLC | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 2,129 |
| | (36 | ) |
Datto, Inc. | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 360 |
| | (3 | ) |
Derm Growth Partners III, LLC (Dermatology Associates) | Delayed Draw | | 1.00 |
| | 2,735 |
| | (34 | ) |
Derm Growth Partners III, LLC (Dermatology Associates) | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 846 |
| | (10 | ) |
GRO Sub Holdco, LLC (Grand Rapids) | Delayed Draw | | 1.00 |
| | 7,000 |
| | (85 | ) |
GRO Sub Holdco, LLC (Grand Rapids) | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 1,071 |
| | (13 | ) |
iCIMS, Inc. | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 1,252 |
| | (43 | ) |
Innovative Business Services, LLC | Delayed Draw | | 1.00 |
| | 3,886 |
| | (62 | ) |
Innovative Business Services, LLC | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 2,232 |
| | (36 | ) |
National Carwash Solutions, Inc. | Delayed Draw | | 1.00 |
| | 3,817 |
| | (57 | ) |
National Carwash Solutions, Inc. | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 632 |
| | (9 | ) |
North American Dental Management, LLC | Delayed Draw | | 1.00 |
| | 4,986 |
| | (86 | ) |
Northland Telecommunications Corporation | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 1,702 |
| | (24 | ) |
PharmaLogic Holdings Corp. | Delayed Draw | | 1.00 |
| | 236 |
| | — |
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PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 1,737 |
| | (16 | ) |
Sapphire Convention, Inc. (Smart City) | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 4,528 |
| | (82 | ) |
Smile Doctors, LLC | Delayed Draw | | 1.00 |
| | 6,394 |
| | (97 | ) |
Smile Doctors, LLC | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 51 |
| | (1 | ) |
SPay, Inc. | Delayed Draw | | 1.00 |
| | 10,227 |
| | (197 | ) |
SPay, Inc. | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 546 |
| | (19 | ) |
Trump Card, LLC | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 635 |
| | (9 | ) |
USLS Acquisition, Inc. | Delayed Draw | | 1.00 |
| | 4,137 |
| | (98 | ) |
USLS Acquisition, Inc. | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 1,419 |
| | (34 | ) |
TCG BDC II, INC.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of December 31, 2018
(dollar amounts in thousands)
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Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated | Type | | Unused Fee | | Par/ Principal Amount | | Fair Value |
Westfall Technik, Inc. | Delayed Draw | | 1.00 | % | | $ | 15,258 |
| | $ | (372 | ) |
Westfall Technik, Inc. | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 2,155 |
| | (53 | ) |
Zemax Software Holdings, LLC | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 1,284 |
| | (11 | ) |
Zenith Merger Sub, Inc. | Revolver | | 0.50 |
| | 736 |
| | (6 | ) |
Total unfunded commitments | | | | | $ | 92,933 |
| | $ | (1,693 | ) |
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(7) | The Company has determined the indicated investments are non-qualifying assets under Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act. Under the Investment Company Act, the Company may not acquire any non-qualifying assets unless, at the time such acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the Company’s total assets. |
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(8) | Security acquired in transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and may be deemed to be “restricted securities” under the Securities Act, unless otherwise noted. As of December 31, 2018, the aggregate fair value of these securities is $5,478, or 1.90% of the Company's net assets. |
As of December 31, 2018, investments at fair value consisted of the following: |
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Type | Amortized Cost | | Fair Value | | % of Fair Value |
First Lien Debt | $ | 440,694 |
| | $ | 438,742 |
| | 85.96 | % |
Second Lien Debt | 66,611 |
| | 66,207 |
| | 12.97 |
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Equity Investments | 5,705 |
| | 5,478 |
| | 1.07 |
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Total | $ | 513,010 |
| | $ | 510,427 |
| | 100.00 | % |
The rate type of debt investments at fair value as of December 31, 2018 was as follows:
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Rate Type | Amortized Cost | | Fair Value | | % of Fair Value of First and Second Lien Debt |
Floating Rate | $ | 507,305 |
| | $ | 504,949 |
| | 100.00 | % |
Total | $ | 507,305 |
| | $ | 504,949 |
| | 100.00 | % |
TCG BDC II, INC.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of December 31, 2018
(dollar amounts in thousands)
The industry composition of investments at fair value as of December 31, 2018 was as follows:
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Industry | Amortized Cost | | Fair Value | | % of Fair Value |
Automotive | $ | 5,661 |
| | $ | 5,688 |
| | 1.11 | % |
Beverage, Food & Tobacco | 28,074 |
| | 27,890 |
| | 5.46 |
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Business Services | 43,436 |
| | 43,486 |
| | 8.52 |
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Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber | 10,219 |
| | 9,902 |
| | 1.94 |
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Consumer Services | 4,661 |
| | 4,587 |
| | 0.90 |
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Containers, Packaging & Glass | 40,529 |
| | 40,447 |
| | 7.93 |
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Energy: Oil & Gas | 9,831 |
| | 9,695 |
| | 1.90 |
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Forest Products & Paper | 6,229 |
| | 6,080 |
| | 1.19 |
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Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals | 85,793 |
| | 84,908 |
| | 16.63 |
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High Tech Industries | 56,596 |
| | 56,811 |
| | 11.13 |
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Hotel, Gaming & Leisure | 28,477 |
| | 27,981 |
| | 5.48 |
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Media: Broadcast & Subscription | 21,299 |
| | 21,311 |
| | 4.18 |
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Non-durable Consumer Goods | 7,532 |
| | 7,496 |
| | 1.47 |
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Software | 81,259 |
| | 80,869 |
| | 15.84 |
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Sovereign & Public Finance | 38,572 |
| | 38,526 |
| | 7.55 |
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Telecommunications | 36,755 |
| | 36,714 |
| | 7.19 |
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Transportation: Cargo | 8,087 |
| | 8,036 |
| | 1.58 |
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Total | $ | 513,010 |
| | $ | 510,427 |
| | 100.00 | % |
The geographical composition of investments at fair value as of December 31, 2018 was as follows:
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Geography | Amortized Cost | | Fair Value | | % of Fair Value |
Canada | $ | 15,565 |
| | $ | 15,618 |
| | 3.06 | % |
United Kingdom | 9,831 |
| | 9,695 |
| | 1.90 |
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United States | 487,614 |
| | 485,114 |
| | 95.04 |
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Total | $ | 513,010 |
| | $ | 510,427 |
| | 100.00 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
TCG BDC II, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
As of March 31, 2019
(dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
1. ORGANIZATION
TCG BDC II, Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “BDC II” or the “Company”) is a Maryland corporation formed on February 10, 2017 with the name Carlyle Private Credit, Inc., which was changed to TCG BDC II, Inc. on March 3, 2017. The Company is structured as an externally managed, non-diversified closed-end investment company. The Company is managed by its investment adviser, Carlyle Global Credit Investment Management L.L.C., “CGCIM” or “Investment Adviser”), a wholly owned subsidiary of The Carlyle Group L.P. The Company has elected to be regulated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the “Investment Company Act”). In addition, the Company has elected to be treated, and intends to continue to comply with the requirements to qualify annually, as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the “Code”).
The Company’s investment objective is to generate attractive risk adjusted returns and current income primarily by investing in senior secured term loans to U.S. middle market companies in which private equity sponsors hold, directly or indirectly, a financial interest in the form of debt and/or equity. The Company generally uses the term “middle market” to refer to companies with approximately $10 million to $100 million of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”), which the Company believes is a useful proxy for cash flow. The Company seeks to achieve its investment objective primarily through direct originations of secured debt, including first lien senior secured loans (which may include stand alone first lien loans, first lien/last out loans, and "unitranche" loans) and second lien senior secured loans (collectively, “Middle Market Senior Loans”), with the balance of its assets invested in higher yielding investments (which may include unsecured debt, mezzanine debt and investments in equities), although the Company may make investments in issuers with EBITDA outside of such range.
The Company expects to invest primarily in loans to middle market companies whose debt, if rated, is rated below investment grade and, if not rated, would likely be rated below investment grade if it were rated. Debt securities that are rated below investment grade are sometimes referred to as “high yield bonds,” “junk bonds” or “leveraged loans”. The Company also expects to invest in debt securities of foreign companies, which may expose the Company to additional risks not typically associated with investing in U.S. companies. The Company may employ hedging techniques to minimize these risks, but the Company can offer no assurance that it will, in fact, hedge currency risk, or that if it does, such strategies will be effective.
The Company expects its investments in equities to consist primarily of common stock, and potentially preferred stock, of private companies. The Company expects that its investments in equities will typically be higher yielding than Middle Market Senior Loans because, in the case of common stock, the return realized upon the deposition of the investment is expected to be higher than the yield on Middle Market Senior Loans, and in the case of preferred stock, the cash and/or payment-in-kind dividends are expected to be higher than the yield on Middle Market Senior Loans, reflecting the increased risk associated with these investments.
On September 11, 2017, the Company completed its initial closing of capital commitments (the “Initial Closing”) and subsequently commenced substantial investment operations.
The Company is an “emerging growth company” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012.
The Company is externally managed by the Investment Adviser, an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Carlyle Global Credit Administration L.L.C. (“CGCA” or the “Administrator”) provides the administrative services necessary for the Company to operate. Both the Investment Adviser and the Administrator are wholly owned subsidiaries of Carlyle Investment Management L.L.C., a subsidiary of The Carlyle Group L.P. “Carlyle” refers to The Carlyle Group L.P. and its affiliates and its consolidated subsidiaries (other than portfolio companies of its affiliated funds), a global investment firm publicly traded on NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “CG”. Refer to the sec.gov website for further information on Carlyle.
TCG BDC II SPV LLC (the “SPV”) is a Delaware limited liability company that was formed on January 28, 2019. The SPV had not yet commenced operations as of March 31, 2019 and intends to invest in first and second lien senior secured loans. The SPV is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company and is consolidated in these consolidated financial statements commencing from the date of its formation, January 28, 2019.
As a BDC, the Company is required to comply with certain regulatory requirements. As part of these requirements, the Company must not acquire any assets other than “qualifying assets” specified in the Investment Company Act unless, at the time the acquisition is made, at least 70% of its total assets are qualifying assets (with certain limited exceptions).
To qualify as a RIC, the Company must, among other things, meet certain source-of-income and asset diversification requirements and timely distribute to its stockholders generally at least 90% of its investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code, for each year. Pursuant to this election, the Company generally does not have to pay corporate level taxes on any income that it distributes to stockholders, provided that the Company satisfies those requirements.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“US GAAP”). The Company is an investment company for the purposes of accounting and financial reporting in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946, Financial Services—Investment Companies. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, the SPV. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. US GAAP for an investment company requires investments to be recorded at fair value. The carrying value for all other assets and liabilities approximates their fair value.
The interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with US GAAP for interim financial information and pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Articles 6 and 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, certain disclosures accompanying the annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with US GAAP are omitted. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for the fair presentation of consolidated financial statements for the interim periods presented have been included. These adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. This Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018. The results of operations for the three month period ended March 31, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for the full year.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make assumptions and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management’s estimates are based on historical experiences and other factors, including expectations of future events that management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. It also requires management to exercise judgment in the process of applying the Company’s accounting policies. Assumptions and estimates regarding the valuation of investments and their resulting impact on management and incentive fees involve a higher degree of judgment and complexity and these assumptions and estimates may be significant to the consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates and such differences could be material.
Investments
Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains or losses are measured by the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the amortized cost basis of the investment using the specific identification method without regard to unrealized appreciation or depreciation previously recognized, and includes investments charged off during the period, net of recoveries. Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments as presented in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations reflects the net change in the fair value of investments, including the reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation or depreciation when gains or losses are realized. See Note 3 for further information about fair value measurements.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of demand deposits and highly liquid investments (e.g., money market funds, U.S. treasury notes) with original maturities of three months or less. Cash equivalents are carried at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents are held with two large financial institutions and cash held in such financial institutions may, at times, exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insured limit.
Revenue Recognition
Interest from Investments and Realized Gain/Loss on Investments
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis and includes the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Discounts from and premiums to par value on debt investments purchased are accreted/amortized into interest income over the life of the respective security using the effective interest method. The amortized cost of debt investments represents the original cost, including origination fees and upfront fees received that are deemed to be an adjustment to yield, adjusted for the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums, if any. At time of exit, the realized gain or loss on an investment is the difference between the amortized cost at time of exit and the cash received at exit using the specific identification method.
The Company may have loans in its portfolio that contain payment-in-kind (“PIK”) provisions. PIK represents interest that is accrued and recorded as interest income at the contractual rates, increases the loan principal on the respective capitalization dates, and is generally due at maturity. Such income is included in interest income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 and for the periods then ended, no loans in the portfolio contained PIK provisions.
Other Income
Other income may include income such as consent, waiver, amendment, unused, syndication, arranger and prepayment fees associated with the Company’s investment activities as well as any fees for managerial assistance services rendered by the Company to the portfolio companies. Such fees are recognized as income when earned or the services are rendered. The Company may receive fees for guaranteeing the outstanding debt of a portfolio company. Such fees are amortized into other income over the life of the guarantee. The unamortized amount, if any, is included in other assets in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company earned $1,161 and $52, respectively, in other income, primarily from unused and arranger fees.
Non-Accrual Income
Loans are generally placed on non-accrual status when principal or interest payments are past due 30 days or more or when there is reasonable doubt that principal or interest will be collected in full. Accrued and unpaid interest is generally reversed when a loan is placed on non-accrual status. Interest payments received on non-accrual loans may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon management’s judgment regarding collectability. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past due principal and interest are paid current and, in management’s judgment, are likely to remain current. Management may not place a loan on non-accrual status if the loan has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 and for the periods then ended, no loans in the portfolio were on non-accrual status.
Subscription Facility Related Costs, Expenses and Deferred Financing Costs (See Note 5, Borrowings)
Interest expense and unused commitment fees on the senior secured revolving credit facility (as amended, the “Subscription Facility”) are recorded on an accrual basis. Unused commitment fees are included in credit facility fees in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The Subscription Facility is recorded at carrying value, which approximates fair value.
Deferred financing costs include capitalized expenses related to the closing or amendments of the Subscription Facility. Amortization of deferred financing costs for the credit facility is computed on the straight-line basis over the term of the credit facility. The unamortized balance of such costs is included in deferred financing costs in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The amortization of such costs is included in credit facility fees in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Organization and Offering Costs
The Company agreed to reimburse the Investment Adviser for initial organization and offering costs incurred on behalf of the Company up to $1,500. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, $1,500 of initial organization and offering costs had been incurred by the Company and $586 and $544, respectively, of excess initial organization and offering costs had been incurred by the Investment Adviser. The $1,500 of incurred organization and offering costs are allocated to all stockholders based on their respective capital commitment and are re-allocated amongst all stockholders at the time of each capital
drawdown subsequent to the Initial Closing. The Company’s initial organization costs incurred were expensed and the initial offering costs are being amortized over one year.
Income Taxes
For federal income tax purposes, the Company has elected to be treated as a RIC under the Code, and intends to make the required distributions to its stockholders as specified therein. In order to qualify as a RIC, the Company must meet certain minimum distribution, source-of-income and asset diversification requirements. If such requirements are met, then the Company is generally required to pay income taxes only on the portion of its taxable income and gains it does not distribute.
The minimum distribution requirements applicable to RICs require the Company to distribute to its stockholders at least 90% of its investment company taxable income (“ICTI”), as defined by the Code, each year. Depending on the level of ICTI earned in a tax year, the Company may choose to carry forward ICTI in excess of current year distributions into the next tax year. Any such carryover ICTI must be distributed before the end of that next tax year through a dividend declared prior to filing the final tax return related to the year which generated such ICTI.
In addition, based on the excise distribution requirements, the Company is subject to a 4% nondeductible federal excise tax on undistributed income unless the Company distributes in a timely manner an amount at least equal to the sum of (1) 98% of its ordinary income for each calendar year, (2) 98.2% of capital gain net income (both long-term and short-term) for the one-year period ending October 31 in that calendar year and (3) any income realized, but not distributed, in the preceding year. For this purpose, however, any ordinary income or capital gain net income retained by the Company that is subject to corporate income tax is considered to have been distributed. The Company intends to make sufficient distributions each taxable year to satisfy the excise distribution requirements.
The Company evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing its consolidated financial statements to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely than not” to be sustained by the applicable tax authority. All penalties and interest associated with income taxes, if any, are included in income tax expense. The SPV is a disregarded entity for tax purposes and will be consolidated with the tax return of the Company.
Dividends and Distributions to Common Stockholders
To the extent that the Company has taxable income available, the Company intends to make quarterly distributions to its common stockholders. Dividends and distributions to common stockholders are recorded on the record date. The amount to be distributed is determined by the Board of Directors each quarter and is generally based upon the taxable earnings estimated by management and available cash. Net realized capital gains, if any, are generally distributed at least annually, although the Company may decide to retain such capital gains for investment.
Dividends and distributions, if any, are paid in cash to common stockholders.
Functional Currency
The functional currency of the Company is the U.S. Dollar and all transactions were in U.S. Dollars.
Recent Accounting Standards Updates
The FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement in August 2018, which modifies disclosure requirements pertaining to fair value measurement of Level 3 securities for public companies. Under the new standard, reporting entities can remove the disclosures no longer required and amend the disclosures immediately with retrospective application. The effective date for the additional disclosures for all public and nonpublic companies is for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2019. An entity is permitted to early adopt any removed or modified disclosures immediately and delay adoption of the additional disclosures until their effective date. The Company has elected to early adopt ASU 2018-13 in 2018. No significant changes were made to the Company’s fair value disclosures in the notes to the consolidated financial statements in order to comply with ASU 2018-13.
In September 2018, related to the Disclosure Update and Simplification release (“the DUS Release”), the FASB issued Compliance and Disclosure Interpretation 105.09 guidance (“CDI 105.09”) on compliance with the new requirement to present changes in shareholders’ equity in interim financial statements within Form 10-Q filings. The DUS Release requires disclosure
of changes in shareholders’ equity within a registrant’s Form 10-Q filing on a quarter-to-date and year-to-date basis for both the current year and prior year comparative periods. CDI 105.09 notes that the SEC would not object if a registrant first discloses the changes in shareholders’ equity in its Form 10-Q for the quarter that begins after November 5, 2018. The Company has adopted the new requirement starting with the quarter that began on January 1, 2019, which did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
3. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The Company applies fair value accounting in accordance with the terms of FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement (“ASC 820”). ASC 820 defines fair value as the amount that would be exchanged to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transfer between market participants at the measurement date. The Company values securities/instruments traded in active markets on the measurement date by multiplying the closing price of such traded securities/instruments by the quantity of shares or amount of the instrument held. The Company may also obtain quotes with respect to certain of its investments, such as its securities/instruments traded in active markets and its liquid securities/instruments that are not traded in active markets, from pricing services, brokers, or counterparties (i.e., “consensus pricing”). When doing so, the Company determines whether the quote obtained is sufficient according to US GAAP to determine the fair value of the security. The Company may use the quote obtained or alternative pricing sources may be utilized including valuation techniques typically utilized for illiquid securities/instruments.
Securities/instruments that are illiquid or for which the pricing source does not provide a valuation or methodology or provides a valuation or methodology that, in the judgment of the Investment Adviser or the Company’s Board of Directors, does not represent fair value shall each be valued as of the measurement date using all techniques appropriate under the circumstances and for which sufficient data is available. These valuation techniques may vary by investment and include comparable public market valuations, comparable precedent transaction valuations and/or discounted cash flow analyses. The process generally used to determine the applicable value is as follows: (i) the value of each portfolio company or investment is initially reviewed by the investment professionals responsible for such portfolio company or investment and, for non-traded investments, a standardized template designed to approximate fair market value based on observable market inputs, updated credit statistics and unobservable inputs is used to determine a preliminary value, which is also reviewed alongside consensus pricing, where available; (ii) preliminary valuation conclusions are documented and reviewed by a valuation committee comprised of members of senior management; (iii) the Board of Directors engages a third-party valuation firm to provide positive assurance on portions of the Middle Market Senior Loans and equity investments portfolio each quarter (such that each non-traded investment is reviewed by a third-party valuation firm at least once on a rolling twelve month basis) including a review of management’s preliminary valuation and conclusion on fair value; (iv) the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Audit Committee”) reviews the assessments of the Investment Adviser and the third-party valuation firm and provides the Board of Directors with any recommendations with respect to changes to the fair value of each investment in the portfolio; and (v) the Board of Directors discusses the valuation recommendations of the Audit Committee and determines the fair value of each investment in the portfolio in good faith based on the input of the Investment Adviser and, where applicable, the third-party valuation firm.
All factors that might materially impact the value of an investment are considered, including, but not limited to the assessment of the following factors, as relevant:
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• | the nature and realizable value of any collateral; |
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• | call features, put features and other relevant terms of debt; |
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• | the portfolio company’s leverage and ability to make payments; |
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• | the portfolio company’s public or private credit rating; |
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• | the portfolio company’s actual and expected earnings and discounted cash flow; |
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• | prevailing interest rates and spreads for similar securities and expected volatility in future interest rates; |
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• | the markets in which the portfolio company does business and recent economic and/or market events; and |
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• | comparisons to comparable transactions and publicly traded securities. |
Investment performance data utilized are the most recently available financial statements and compliance certificates received from the portfolio companies as of the measurement date which in many cases may reflect a lag in information.
Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Company’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, these estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been reported had a ready market for the investments existed, and it is reasonably possible that the difference could be material.
In addition, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the realized gains or losses on investments to be different from the net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation currently reflected in the consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
US GAAP establishes a hierarchical disclosure framework which ranks the level of observability of market price inputs used in measuring investments at fair value. The observability of inputs is impacted by a number of factors, including the type of investment and the characteristics specific to the investment and state of the marketplace, including the existence and transparency of transactions between market participants. Investments with readily available quoted prices or for which fair value can be measured from quoted prices in active markets generally have a higher degree of market price observability and a lesser degree of judgment applied in determining fair value.
Investments measured and reported at fair value are classified and disclosed based on the observability of inputs used in the determination of fair values, as follows:
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• | Level 1—inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices available in active markets for identical investments as of the reporting date. Financial instruments in in this category generally include unrestricted securities, including equities and derivatives, listed in active markets. The Company does not adjust the quoted price for these investments, even in situations where the Company holds a large position and a sale could reasonably impact the quoted price. |
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• | Level 2—inputs to the valuation methodology are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date and are those other than quoted prices in active markets. Financial instruments in this category generally include less liquid and restricted securities listed in active markets, securities traded in other than active markets, government and agency securities, and certain over-the-counter derivatives where the fair value is based on observable inputs. |
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• | Level 3—inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to overall fair value measurement. The inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation. Financial instruments in this category generally include investments in privately-held entities, collateralized loan obligations, and certain over-the-counter derivatives where the fair value is based on unobservable inputs. |
In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the overall fair value measurement. The Investment Adviser’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the investment.
Transfers between levels, if any, are recognized at the beginning of the quarter in which the transfers occur. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, there were no transfers between levels.
The following tables summarize the Company’s investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis by the above fair value hierarchy levels as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:
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| March 31, 2019 |
| Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total |
Assets | | | | | |
First Lien Debt | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 576,206 |
| | $ | 576,206 |
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Second Lien Debt | — |
| | — |
| | 112,987 |
| | 112,987 |
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Equity Investments | — |
| | — |
| | 7,704 |
| | 7,704 |
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Total | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 696,897 |
| | $ | 696,897 |
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| December 31, 2018 |
| Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total |
Assets | | | | | |
First Lien Debt | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 438,742 |
| | $ | 438,742 |
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Second Lien Debt | — |
| | — |
| | 66,207 |
| | 66,207 |
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Equity Investments | — |
| | — |
| | 5,478 |
| | 5,478 |
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Total | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 510,427 |
| | $ | 510,427 |
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The changes in the Company’s investments at fair value for which the Company has used Level 3 inputs to determine fair value and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in earnings for Level 3 investments still held are as follows:
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| Financial Assets For the three month period ended March 31, 2019 |
| First Lien Debt | | Second Lien Debt | | Equity Investments | | Total |
Balance, beginning of period | $ | 438,742 |
| | $ | 66,207 |
| | $ | 5,478 |
| | $ | 510,427 |
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Purchases | 143,954 |
| | 46,193 |
| | 2,239 |
| | 192,386 |
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Sales | (1,042 | ) | | — |
| | (486 | ) | | (1,528 | ) |
Paydowns | (7,404 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (7,404 | ) |
Accretion of discount | 432 |
| | 32 |
| | — |
| | 464 |
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Net realized gains (losses) | (12 | ) | | — |
| | 269 |
| | 257 |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 1,536 |
| | 555 |
| | 204 |
| | 2,295 |
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Balance, end of period | $ | 576,206 |
| | $ | 112,987 |
| | $ | 7,704 |
| | $ | 696,897 |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in earnings related to investments still held as of March 31, 2019 included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations | $ | 1,519 |
| | $ | 555 |
| | $ | 338 |
| | $ | 2,412 |
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| Financial Assets For the three month period ended March 31, 2018 |
| First Lien Debt | | Second Lien Debt | | Equity Investments | | Total |
Balance, beginning of period | $ | 50,045 |
| | $ | 30,806 |
| | $ | 438 |
| | $ | 81,289 |
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Purchases | 39,132 |
| | 19,917 |
| | 500 |
| | 59,549 |
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Paydowns | (2,289 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (2,289 | ) |
Accretion of discount | 49 |
| | 19 |
| | — |
| | 68 |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 342 |
| | 253 |
| | 37 |
| | 632 |
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Balance, end of period | $ | 87,279 |
| | $ | 50,995 |
| | $ | 975 |
| | $ | 139,249 |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in earnings related to investments still held as of March 31, 2018 included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments on the Statements of Operations | $ | 345 |
| | $ | 253 |
| | $ | 37 |
| | $ | 635 |
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The Company generally uses the following framework when determining the fair value of investments that are categorized as Level 3:
Investments in debt securities are initially evaluated to determine whether the enterprise value of the portfolio company is greater than the applicable debt. The enterprise value of the portfolio company is estimated using a market approach and an income approach. The market approach utilizes market value (EBITDA) multiples of publicly traded comparable companies
and available precedent sales transactions of comparable companies. The Company carefully considers numerous factors when selecting the appropriate companies whose multiples are used to value its portfolio companies. These factors include, but are not limited to, the type of organization, similarity to the business being valued, relevant risk factors, as well as size, profitability and growth expectations. The income approach typically uses a discounted cash flow analysis of the portfolio company.
Investments in debt securities that do not have sufficient coverage through the enterprise value analysis are valued based on an expected probability of default and discount recovery analysis.
Investments in debt securities with sufficient coverage through the enterprise value analysis are generally valued using a discounted cash flow analysis of the underlying security. Projected cash flows in the discounted cash flow typically represent the relevant security’s contractual interest, fees and principal payments plus the assumption of full principal recovery at the security’s expected maturity date. The discount rate to be used is determined using an average of two market-based methodologies. Investments in debt securities may also be valued using consensus pricing.
Investments in equities are generally valued using a market approach and/or an income approach. The market approach utilizes EBITDA multiples of publicly traded comparable companies and available precedent sales transactions of comparable companies. The income approach typically uses a discounted cash flow analysis of the portfolio company.
The following tables summarize the quantitative information related to the significant unobservable inputs for Level 3 instruments which are carried at fair value as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:
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| Fair Value as of March 31, 2019 | | Valuation Techniques | | Significant Unobservable Inputs | | Range | | |
| Low | | High | | Weighted Average |
Investments in First Lien Debt | $ | 547,813 |
| | Discounted Cash Flow | | Discount Rate | | 6.81 | % | | 11.91 | % | | 9.14 | % |
| $ | 28,393 |
| | Consensus Pricing | | Indicative Quotes | | 93.50 | % | | 102.00 | % | | 100.51 | % |
Total First Lien Debt | 576,206 |
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Investments in Second Lien Debt | 110,334 |
| | Discounted Cash Flow | | Discount Rate | | 10.33 | % | | 11.45 | % | | 11.03 | % |
| 2,653 |
| | Consensus Pricing | | Indicative Quotes | | 98.25 | % | | 98.25 | % | | 98.25 | % |
Total Second Lien Debt | 112,987 |
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Investments in Equity | 7,704 |
| | Income Approach | | Discount Rate | | 8.08 | % | | 12.73 | % | | 9.95 | % |
| | | Market Approach | | Comparable Multiple | | 7.93x |
| | 16.48x |
| | 10.64x |
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Total Equity Investments | 7,704 |
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Total Level 3 Investments | $ | 696,897 |
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| Fair Value as of December 31, 2018 | | Valuation Techniques | | Significant Unobservable Inputs | | Range | | |
| Low | | High | | Weighted Average |
Investments in First Lien Debt | $ | 432,295 |
| | Discounted Cash Flow | | Discount Rate | | 5.57 | % | | 9.63 | % | | 7.38 | % |
| $ | 6,447 |
| | Consensus Pricing | | Indicative Quotes | | 93.25 | % | | 98.00 | % | | 96.63 | % |
Total First Lien Debt | 438,742 |
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Investments in Second Lien Debt | 63,556 |
| | Discounted Cash Flow | | Discount Rate | | 7.93 | % | | 9.81 | % | | 9.41 | % |
| 2,651 |
| | Consensus Pricing | | Indicative Quotes | | 98.17 | % | | 98.17 | % | | 98.17 | % |
Total Second Lien Debt | 66,207 |
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Investments in Equity | 5,478 |
| | Income Approach | | Discount Rate | | 8.51 | % | | 12.84 | % | | 10.14 | % |
| | | Market Approach | | Comparable Multiple | | 7.74x |
| | 14.70x |
| | 10.48x |
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Total Equity Investments | 5,478 |
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Total Level 3 Investments | $ | 510,427 |
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The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s investments in first and second lien debt securities are discount rates, indicative quotes and comparable EBITDA multiples. Significant increases in discount rates would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement. Significant decreases in indicative quotes or comparable EBITDA multiples in isolation may result in a significantly lower fair value measurement.
The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s investments in equities are discount rates and comparable EBITDA multiples. Significant increases in discount rates would result in a significantly lower
fair value measurement. Significant decreases in comparable EBITDA multiples would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement.
Financial instruments disclosed but not carried at fair value
The following table presents the carrying value and fair value of the Company’s secured borrowings disclosed but not carried at fair value as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:
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| March 31, 2019 | | December 31, 2018 |
| Carrying Value | | Fair Value | | Carrying Value | | Fair Value |
Secured borrowings | $ | 304,400 |
| | $ | 304,400 |
| | $ | 217,700 |
| | $ | 217,700 |
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Total | $ | 304,400 |
| | $ | 304,400 |
| | $ | 217,700 |
| | $ | 217,700 |
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The carrying values of the secured borrowings approximate their respective fair values and are categorized as Level 3 within the hierarchy. Secured borrowings are valued generally using discounted cash flow analysis. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s secured borrowings are discount rates. Significant increases in discount rates would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement.
The carrying value of other financial assets and liabilities approximates their fair value based on the short term nature of these items.
4. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Investment Advisory Agreement
On June 26, 2017, the Company entered into an investment advisory agreement (the “Investment Advisory Agreement”) with the Investment Adviser. The initial term of the Investment Advisory Agreement is two years from June 26, 2017 and, unless terminated earlier, the Investment Advisory Agreement will renew automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by the vote of the Board of Directors and by the vote of a majority of the directors who are not “interested persons” as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act (the “Independent Directors”). The Investment Advisory Agreement will automatically terminate in the event of an assignment and may be terminated by either party without penalty upon at least 60 days’ written notice to the other party. Pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement and subject to the overall supervision of the Board of Directors, the Investment Adviser provides investment advisory services to the Company. For providing these services, the Investment Adviser receives fees from the Company consisting of two components—a management fee and an incentive fee.
The management fee has been calculated and payable quarterly in arrears at an annual rate of 1.25% of the Company’s average Capital Under Management (as defined below) at the end of the then-current quarter and the prior calendar quarter (and, in the case of the Company’s first quarter, the Company’s Capital Under Management as of such quarter-end). “Capital Under Management” means cumulative capital called, less cumulative distributions categorized as Returned Capital. “Returned Capital” means unused capital commitments increased by the aggregate amount of (i) any portion of distributions made by the Company to an investor during the Investment Period which represents (A) proceeds realized from the sale or repayment of any investment (as opposed to investment income) during the Investment Period (but not in excess of the cost of any such investment) or (B) a return of such investor’s capital contributions to the Company, as determined by the Board of Directors, and (ii) any amount drawn down by the Company from unused capital commitments to pay management fees, incentive fees, organizational expenses or Company expenses, to the extent such investor receives subsequent distributions. The “Investment Period” commenced on September 11, 2017 and will continue until September 11, 2021, provided that it may be extended by the Board of Directors, in its discretion, for one additional one-year period, and, such end date may be further extended thereafter with the approval of holders of a majority of the shares of the Company’s common stock. For the avoidance of doubt, Capital Under Management does not include capital acquired through the use of leverage, and Returned Capital does not include distributions of the Company’s investment income (i.e., proceeds received in respect of interest payments, dividends or fees, net of expenses) or net realized capital gains to the investors.
The incentive fee consists of two parts. The first part has been calculated and payable quarterly in arrears and equals 15% of pre-incentive fee net investment income for the immediately preceding calendar quarter, subject to a preferred return of 1.75% per quarter (7% annualized), or “hurdle rate,” and a “catch-up” feature. The second part is determined and payable in arrears as of the end of each calendar year in an amount equal to 15% of realized capital gains, if any, on a cumulative basis from inception through the end of each calendar year, computed net of all realized capital losses on a cumulative basis and unrealized capital depreciation less the aggregate amount of any previously paid capital gain incentive fees, provided that no
incentive fee on capital gains is payable to the Investment Adviser unless cumulative total return exceeds a 7% annual return on weighted average cumulative capital called less cumulative distributions categorized as Returned Capital.
For the three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, management fees were $1,057 and $281 respectively, incentive fees related to pre-incentive fee net investment income were $1,552 and $0, respectively, and there were no incentive fees related to realized capital gains as computed in accordance with the Investment Advisory Agreement. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, there were no accrued capital gains incentive fees based upon the cumulative net realized and unrealized appreciation (depreciation). The accrual for any capital gains incentive fee under US GAAP in a given period may result in an additional expense if such cumulative amount is greater than in the prior period or a reduction of previously recorded expense if such cumulative amount is less than in the prior period. If such cumulative amount is negative, then there is no accrual. No incentive fees on capital gains have been paid through March 31, 2019.
As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, $2,609 and $2,020, respectively, were included in management and incentive fees payable in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
On June 26, 2017, the Investment Adviser entered into a personnel agreement with The Carlyle Group Employee Co., L.L.C. (“Carlyle Employee Co.”), an affiliate of the Investment Adviser, pursuant to which Carlyle Employee Co. provides the Investment Adviser with access to investment professionals.
Administration Agreement
On April 18, 2017, the Company entered into an administration agreement (the “Administration Agreement”) with the Administrator. Pursuant to the Administration Agreement, the Administrator furnishes the Company with office facilities, equipment and clerical, bookkeeping and record keeping services at such facilities. Under the Administration Agreement, the Administrator also performs, or oversees the performance of, required administrative services, which include, among other things, providing assistance in accounting, tax, legal, compliance, operations, technology and investor relations, and being responsible for the financial records of the Company. Payments under the Administration Agreement are equal to an amount that reimburses the Administrator for its costs and expenses and the allocable portion of overhead incurred by the Administrator in performing its obligations under the Administration Agreement, including the allocable portion of the compensation paid to or compensatory distributions received by the Company’s officers (including the Chief Compliance Officer and Treasurer) and respective staff who provide services to the Company, operations staff who provide services to the Company, and internal audit staff in their role of performing the internal control assessment under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Sarbanes-Oxley Act”). The Administration Agreement may be terminated by either party without penalty upon 60 days’ written notice to the other party.
The initial term of the Administration Agreement is two years from April 18, 2017 and, unless terminated earlier, the Administration Agreement will renew automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of the Board of Directors or by a majority vote of the outstanding voting securities of the Company and (ii) the vote of a majority of the Company’s Independent Directors. The Administration Agreement may not be assigned by a party without the consent of the other party and may be terminated by either party without penalty upon at least 60 days’ written notice to the other party.
For the three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company incurred $132 and $100, respectively, in fees under the Administrative Agreement, which were included in administrative service fees in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, $94 and $45, respectively, was unpaid and included in administrative service fees payable in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Sub-Administration Agreements
On June 26, 2017, the Administrator entered into sub-administration agreements with Carlyle Employee Co. (the “Carlyle Sub-Administration Agreement”). Pursuant to the Carlyle Sub-Administration Agreement, Carlyle Employee Co. provides the Administrator with access to personnel.
On June 22, 2017, the Administrator entered into a sub-administration agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street” and, such agreement, the “State Street Sub-Administration Agreement” and, together with the Carlyle Sub-Administration Agreements, the “Sub-Administration Agreements”).
For the three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, fees incurred in connection with the State Street Sub-Administration Agreement, which amounted to $154 and $93, were included in other general and administrative in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, $706 and $552, respectively, was unpaid and included in other accrued expenses and liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Placement Fees
On June 26, 2017, the Company entered into a placement fee arrangement with TCG Securities, L.L.C. (“TCG”), a licensed broker-dealer and an affiliate of the Investment Adviser, which may require stockholders to pay a placement fee to TCG for TCG’s services.
For the three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, TCG earned $413 and $0, respectively, in placement fees from the Company’s stockholders in connection with the issuance or sale of the Company’s common stock and paid $413 and $0, respectively, in placement fees to sub-placement agents.
Board of Directors
The Company’s Board of Directors currently consists of five members, three of whom are Independent Directors. The Board of Directors has established an Audit Committee and a Pricing Committee of the Board of Directors, and may establish additional committees in the future. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company incurred $48 and $50, respectively, in fees and expenses associated with its Independent Directors’ services on the Company’s Board of Directors and its committees. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, there were no unpaid directors’ fees and expenses.
5. BORROWINGS
In accordance with the Investment Company Act, the Company is currently only allowed to borrow amounts such that its asset coverage, as defined in the Investment Company Act, is at least 200% after such borrowing. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, asset coverage was 228.93% and 232.85%, respectively. During the three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, there were secured borrowings of $146,200 and $61,600, respectively, and repayments of $59,500 and $49,000 under the Subscription Facility. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, there was $304,400 and $217,700, respectively, in secured borrowings outstanding.
Credit Facility
The Company closed on October 3, 2017 on the Subscription Facility, which was subsequently amended on March 14, 2018 and November 16, 2018. The maximum principal amount of the Subscription Facility is $375,000, subject to availability under the Subscription Facility, which is based on certain of the Company’s unfunded investor equity capital commitments, and restrictions imposed on borrowings under the Investment Company Act. Proceeds of the Subscription Facility may be used for general corporate purposes, including the funding of portfolio investments. Maximum capacity under the Subscription Facility may be increased to $750,000 through the exercise by the Company of an uncommitted accordion feature through which existing and new lenders may, at their option, agree to provide additional financing. The Company may borrow amounts in U.S. dollars or certain other permitted currencies. Amounts drawn under the Subscription Facility bear interest initially at LIBOR plus an applicable spread of 1.55% per year. The Company also pays a fee of 0.25% on undrawn amounts under the Subscription Facility. The availability period under the Subscription Facility will terminate on the maturity date, October 3, 2020 (with two one-year extension options, subject to the Company’s and the lender’s consent).
Subject to certain exceptions, the Subscription Facility is secured by a first lien security interest in the Company’s unfunded investor equity capital commitments. The Subscription Facility includes customary covenants, including certain financial covenants related to shareholders’ equity and liquidity, certain limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness and liens, and other maintenance covenants, as well as usual and customary events of default for senior secured revolving credit facilities of this nature.
As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company was in compliance with all covenants and other requirements of the Subscription Facility.
Summary of Facility
The Subscription Facility consisted of the following as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:
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| March 31, 2019 |
| Total Facility | | Borrowings Outstanding | | Unused Portion (1) | | Amount Available (2) |
Subscription Facility | $ | 375,000 |
| | $ | 304,400 |
| | $ | 70,600 |
| | $ | 70,600 |
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Total | $ | 375,000 |
| | $ | 304,400 |
| | $ | 70,600 |
| | $ | 70,600 |
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| December 31, 2018 |
| Total Facility | | Borrowings Outstanding | | Unused Portion (1) | | Amount Available (2) |
Subscription Facility | $ | 375,000 |
| | $ | 217,700 |
| | $ | 157,300 |
| | $ | 157,300 |
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Total | $ | 375,000 |
| | $ | 217,700 |
| | $ | 157,300 |
| | $ | 157,300 |
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(1) | The unused portion is the amount upon which commitment fees are based. |
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(2) | Available for borrowing based on the computation of collateral to support the borrowings and subject to compliance with applicable covenants and financial ratios. |
As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, $2,518 and $1,763, respectively, of interest expense, $56 and $85, respectively, of unused commitment fees were included in interest and credit facility fees payable. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, the weighted average interest rate was 4.05% and 3.54%, respectively, and average principal debt outstanding was $284,768 and $35,302, respectively. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the weighted average interest rate was 4.05% and 4.05%, respectively, based on floating LIBOR rates.
For the three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, the components of interest expense and credit facility fees were as follows:
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| For the three month periods ended |
| March 31, 2019 | | March 31, 2018 |
Interest expense | $ | 2,882 |
| | $ | 309 |
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Facility unused commitment fee | 56 |
| | 90 |
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Amortization of deferred financing costs | 239 |
| | 114 |
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Total interest expense and credit facility fees | $ | 3,177 |
| | $ | 513 |
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Cash paid for interest expense | $ | 2,127 |
| | $ | 81 |
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6. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
A summary of significant contractual payment obligations was as follows as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:
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| | Subscription Facility |
Payment Due by Period | | March 31, 2019 | | December 31, 2018 |
Less than 1 Year | | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
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1-3 Years | | 304,400 |
| | 217,700 |
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3-5 Years | | — |
| | — |
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More than 5 Years | | — |
| | — |
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Total | | $ | 304,400 |
| | $ | 217,700 |
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In the ordinary course of its business, the Company enters into contracts or agreements that contain indemnification or warranties. Future events could occur that lead to the execution of these provisions against the Company. The Company believes that the likelihood of such an event is remote; however, the maximum potential exposure is unknown. No accrual has been made in the consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 for any such exposure.
The Company had the following unfunded commitments to fund delayed draw and revolving senior secured loans as of the indicated dates:
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| | Par Value as of |
| | March 31, 2019 | | December 31, 2018 |
Unfunded delayed draw commitments | | $ | 66,524 |
| | $ | 64,927 |
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Unfunded revolving term loan commitments | | 34,971 |
| | 28,006 |
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Total unfunded commitments | | $ | 101,495 |
| | $ | 92,933 |
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7. NET ASSETS
The Company has the authority to issue 200,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.01 per share par value.
During the three month period ended March 31, 2019, the Company issued 4,835,526 shares for $99,940. The following table summarizes capital activity during the three month period ended March 31, 2019:
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| Common Stock | | Capital in Excess of Par Value | | Subscribed But Unissued Shares | | Subscription Receivable | | Accumulated Net Investment Income (Loss) | | Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments | | Accumulated Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments | | Total Net Assets |
Shares | | Amount | |
Balance, beginning of period | 14,229,500 |
| | $ | 142 |
| | $ | 291,820 |
| | $ | 24,953 |
| | $ | (24,953 | ) | | $ | (141 | ) | | $ | (24 | ) | | $ | (2,583 | ) | | $ | 289,214 |
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Common stock issued | 4,835,526 |
| | 49 |
| | 99,891 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 99,940 |
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Subscribed but unissued shares | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (24,953 | ) | | | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (24,953 | ) |
Subscription receivable | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 24,953 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 24,953 |
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Net investment income (loss) | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 8,797 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 8,797 |
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Net realized gain (loss) on investments - non-controlled/non-affiliated | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 257 |
| | — |
| | 257 |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 2,295 |
| | 2,295 |
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Dividends declared | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (8,049 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (8,049 | ) |
Balance, end of period | 19,065,026 |
| | $ | 191 |
| | $ | 391,711 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 607 |
| | $ | 233 |
| | (288 | ) | | $ | 392,454 |
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During the three month period ended March 31, 2018, the Company issued 828,183 shares for $16,944. The following table summarizes capital activity during the three month period ended March 31, 2018:
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| | Common Stock | | Capital in Excess of Par Value | | Accumulated Net Investment Income (Loss) | | Accumulated Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments | | Total Net Assets |
| | Shares | | Amount | |
Balance, beginning of period | | 4,130,683 |
| | $ | 41 |
| | $ | 82,507 |
| | $ | (708 | ) | | $ | 882 |
| | $ | 82,722 |
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Common stock issued | | 828,183 |
| | 9 |
| | 16,935 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 16,944 |
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Net investment income (loss) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 1,246 |
| | — |
| | 1,246 |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 632 |
| | 632 |
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Dividends declared | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (1,312 | ) | | — |
| | (1,312 | ) |
Balance, end of period | | 4,958,866 |
| | $ | 50 |
| | $ | 99,442 |
| | $ | (774 | ) | | $ | 1,514 |
| | $ | 100,232 |
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The following table summarizes total shares issued and proceeds received related to capital activity during the three month periods ended March 31, 2019:
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| | Shares Issued | | Proceeds Received |
January 10, 2019 | | 1,218,407 |
| | $ | 24,953 |
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February 28, 2019 | | 1,677,049 |
| | 35,000 |
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March 26, 2019 | | 1,940,070 |
| | 39,987 |
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Total | | 4,835,526 |
| | $ | 99,940 |
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The following table summarizes total shares issued and proceeds received related to capital activity during the three month period ended March 31, 2018:
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| | Shares Issued | | Proceeds Received |
March 7, 2018 | | 240,683 |
| | $ | 4,941 |
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March 28, 2018 | | 587,500 |
| | 12,003 |
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Total | | 828,183 |
| | $ | 16,944 |
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Subscription transactions during the three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 were executed at an offering price at a premium to net asset value in order to effect a reallocation of organizational costs to subsequent investors. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, such subscription transactions increased net asset value by $0.03 per share and $0.04 per share, respectively.
The Company computes earnings per common share in accordance with ASC 260, Earnings Per Share. Basic earnings per common share were calculated by dividing net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations attributable to the Company by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period.
Basic and diluted earnings per common share were as follows:
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| | For the three month periods ended |
| | March 31, 2019 | | March 31, 2018 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 11,349 |
| | $ | 1,878 |
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Weighted-average common shares outstanding | | 16,051,688 |
| | 4,223,651 |
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Basic and diluted earnings per common share | | $ | 0.71 |
| | $ | 0.44 |
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The following table summarizes the Company’s dividends declared since inception: |
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Date Declared | | Record Date | | Payment Date | | Per Share Amount |
March 12, 2018 | | March 12, 2018 | | April 17, 2018 | | $ | 0.30 |
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June 6, 2018 | | June 6, 2018 | | July 18, 2018 | | $ | 0.37 |
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September 13, 2018 | | September 13, 2018 | | October 18, 2018 | | $ | 0.40 |
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December 26, 2018 | | December 26, 2018 | | January 18, 2019 | | $ | 0.46 |
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March 12, 2019 | | March 12, 2019 | | April 18, 2019 | | $ | 0.47 |
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8. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The following is a schedule of consolidated financial highlights for the three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018:
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| | For the three month periods ended |
| | March 31, 2019 | | March 31, 2018 |
Per Share Data: | | | | |
Net asset value per share, beginning of period | | $ | 20.32 |
| | $ | 20.03 |
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Net investment income (loss) (1) | | 0.55 |
| | 0.30 |
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Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | 0.16 |
| | 0.14 |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 0.71 |
| | 0.44 |
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Dividends declared (2) | | (0.47 | ) | | (0.30 | ) |
Effect of offering price of subscriptions (3) | | 0.03 |
| | 0.04 |
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Net asset value per share, end of period | | $ | 20.59 |
| | $ | 20.21 |
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Number of shares outstanding, end of period | | 19,065,026 |
| | 4,958,866 |
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Total return based on net asset value (4) | | 3.64 | % | | 2.40 | % |
Net assets, end of period | | $ | 392,454 |
| | $ | 100,232 |
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Ratio to average net assets (5): | | | | |
Expenses before incentive fees | | 0.33 | % | | 1.64 | % |
Expenses after incentive fees | | 0.44 | % | | 1.64 | % |
Net investment income (loss) | | 0.62 | % | | 1.37 | % |
Interest expense and credit facility fees | | 0.22 | % | | 0.56 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | |
Asset coverage, end of period | | 228.93 | % | | 236.65 | % |
Portfolio turnover | | 1.68 | % | | 3.58 | % |
Total committed capital, end of period | | $ | 1,227,753 |
| | $ | 703,906 |
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Ratio of total contributed capital to total committed capital, end of period | | 31.99 | % | | 14.13 | % |
Weighted-average shares outstanding | | 16,051,688 |
| | 4,223,651 |
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(1) | Net investment income (loss) per share was calculated as net investment income (loss) for the period divided by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period. |
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(2) | Dividends declared per share was calculated as the sum of dividends declared during the period divided by the number of shares outstanding at the quarter-end date (refer to Note 7, Net Assets). |
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(3) | Increase (decrease) is due to the offering price of subscriptions during the period (refer to Note 7, Net Assets). |
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(4) | Total return based on net asset value (not annualized) is based on the change in net asset value per share during the period plus the declared dividends divided by the beginning net asset value for the period. Total return for the three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 is inclusive of $0.03 and $0.04, respectively, per share increase (decrease) in net asset value for the period related to the offering price of subscriptions. Excluding the effects of these common stock issuances, total return (not annualized) would have been 3.49% and 2.20%, respectively, (refer to Note 7, Net Assets). |
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(5) | These ratios to average net assets have not been annualized. |
9. LITIGATION
The Company may become party to certain lawsuits in the ordinary course of business. The Company does not believe that the outcome of current matters, if any, will materially impact the Company or its consolidated financial statements. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company was not subject to any material legal proceedings, nor, to the Company’s knowledge, is any material legal proceeding threatened against the Company.
In addition, portfolio investments of the Company could be the subject of litigation or regulatory investigations in the ordinary course of business. The Company does not believe that the outcome of any current contingent liabilities of its portfolio investments, if any, will materially affect the Company or these consolidated financial statements.
10. TAX
The Company has not recorded a liability for any uncertain tax positions pursuant to the provisions of ASC 740, Income Taxes, as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to examination by federal and certain state, local and foreign tax regulators. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company had not yet filed any tax returns and therefore was not yet subject to examination. The Company elected a tax year-end of June 30 with the filing of its first tax return on April 11, 2019 covering the period from September 11, 2017 (commencement of operations) to June 30, 2018.
The Company’s taxable income for each period is an estimate and will not be finally determined until the Company files its tax return for each year. Therefore, the final taxable income, and the taxable income earned in each period and carried forward for distribution in the following period, may be different than this estimate. The estimated tax character of dividends declared for three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 was as follows:
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| | For the three month periods ended |
| | March 31, 2019 | | March 31, 2018 |
Ordinary income | | $ | 8,049 |
| | $ | 1,312 |
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Tax return of capital | | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
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11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent events have been evaluated through the date the consolidated financial statements were issued. There have been no subsequent events that require recognition or disclosure through the date the consolidated financial statements were issued, except as disclosed below.
The SPV closed on April 1, 2019 on a senior secured revolving credit facility (the “SPV Credit Facility”). The SPV Credit Facility provides for secured borrowings during the applicable revolving period up to a principal amount of $300,000, subject to availability under the SPV Credit Facility, which is based on certain advance rates multiplied by the value of the SPV’s portfolio investments, with an accordion feature that can, subject to certain conditions, increase the aggregate maximum commitment up to an amount not to exceed $600,000. The SPV Credit Facility has a revolving period through October 15, 2022 and a maturity date of April 1, 2024. Borrowings under the SPV Credit Facility bear interest initially at LIBOR (or, if applicable, a rate based on the prime rate or federal funds rate) plus 2.25% per year, which may be increased by 0.45% per year depending on asset mix and utilization. The SPV is also required to pay an undrawn commitment fee of 0.375% for the first 3 months after close and 0.50% thereafter. Payments under the SPV Credit Facility are made quarterly. The lenders have a first lien security interest on substantially all of the assets of the SPV. As part of the SPV Credit Facility, the SPV is subject to limitations as to how borrowed funds may be used and the types of loans that are eligible to be acquired by the SPV including, but not limited to, restrictions on sector and geographic concentrations and loan size. In addition, borrowed funds are intended to be used primarily to purchase first lien loan assets, and the SPV is limited in its ability to purchase certain other assets (including, but not limited to, second lien loans, revolving and delayed draw loans).
Subsequent to March 31, 2019, the Company borrowed $119,500 under the SPV Credit Facility and Subscription Facility to fund investment acquisitions, of which $50,000 was the initial advance under the SPV Credit Facility on April 1, 2019 utilized to purchase loans from the Company. The Company also voluntarily repaid $57,500 under the Subscription Facility.
On April 26, 2019, the Company issued a capital call and delivered capital drawdown notices totaling $25,000. Proceeds from the capital call and the related issuance of 1,195,615 shares were due and issued on May 8, 2019.
On May 6, 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors, including a majority of the Independent Directors, approved at an in-person meeting the continuance of the Company’s Investment Advisory Agreement with the Adviser, Administration Agreement with the Administrator, and the Sub-Administration Agreements, each for an additional one year term.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
(dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
We have included or incorporated by reference in this Form 10-Q, and from time to time our management may make, “forward-looking statements”. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but instead relate to future events or the future performance or financial condition of TCG BDC II, Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “we,” “us,” “our,” “BDC II” or the “Company”). These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about us, our current or prospective portfolio investments, our industry, our beliefs, and our assumptions. The forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q and the documents incorporated by reference herein involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including statements concerning:
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• | our, or our portfolio companies’, future business, operations, operating results or prospects; |
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• | the return or impact of current and future investments; |
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• | the impact of any protracted decline in the liquidity of credit markets on our business; |
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• | the impact of fluctuations in interest rates on our business; |
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• | our future operating results; |
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• | the impact of changes in laws, policies or regulations (including the interpretation thereof) affecting our operations or the operations of our portfolio companies; |
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• | the valuation of our investments in portfolio companies, particularly those having no liquid trading market; |
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• | our ability to recover unrealized losses; |
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• | market conditions and our ability to access alternative debt markets and additional debt and equity capital; |
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• | our contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties; |
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• | the general economy and its impact on the industries in which we invest; |
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• | uncertainty surrounding the financial stability of the United States, Europe and China; |
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• | the social, geopolitical, financial, trade and legal implications of Brexit; |
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• | the financial condition of and ability of our current and prospective portfolio companies to achieve their objectives; |
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• | competition with other entities and our affiliates for investment opportunities; |
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• | the speculative and illiquid nature of our investments; |
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• | the use of borrowed money to finance a portion of our investments; |
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• | our expected financings and investments; |
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• | the adequacy of our cash resources and working capital; |
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• | the timing, form and amount of any dividend distributions; |
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• | the timing of cash flows, if any, from the operations of our portfolio companies; |
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• | the ability of our investment adviser to locate suitable investments for us and to monitor and administer our investments; |
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• | currency fluctuations could adversely affect the results of our investments in foreign companies, particularly to the extent that we receive payments denominated in foreign currency rather than U.S. dollars; |
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• | the ability of The Carlyle Group Employee Co., L.L.C. to attract and retain highly talented professionals that can provide services to our investment adviser and administrator; |
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• | our ability to maintain our status as a business development company; |
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• | an inability to replicate the historical success of Carlyle; and |
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• | our intent to satisfy the requirements of a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. |
We use words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “will,” “should,” “may,” “plans,” “continue,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “would,” “could,” “targets,” “projects,” “outlook,” “potential,” “predicts” and variations of these words and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements include these words. Our actual results and condition could differ materially from those implied or expressed in the forward-looking statements for any reason, including the factors set forth in “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 and Part II, Item 1A of and elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.
We have based the forward-looking statements included in this Form 10-Q on information available to us on the date of this Form 10-Q, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Although we undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, you are advised to consult any additional disclosures that we may make directly to you or through reports that we have filed or in the future may file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K.
OVERVIEW
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q “Financial Statements.” This discussion contains forward-looking statements and involves numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to those described in Part I, Item 1A of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 and Part II, Item 1A of this Form 10-Q “Risk Factors.” Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated by such forward-looking statements due to factors discussed under “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” appearing elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.
We were incorporated on February 10, 2017 as a Maryland corporation with the name Carlyle Private Credit, Inc., and our name was changed to TCG BDC II, Inc. on March 3, 2017. We are structured as an externally managed, non-diversified closed-end investment company. We are conducting the private offering of our shares of common stock to investors in reliance on exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. We have elected to be regulated as a BDC under the Investment Company Act. We have elected to be treated, and intend to continue to comply with the requirements to qualify annually, as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code.
Our investment objective is to generate attractive risk adjusted returns and current income primarily by investing in senior secured term loans to U.S. middle market companies in which private equity sponsors hold, directly or indirectly, a financial interest in the form of debt and/or equity. In describing our business, we generally use the term “middle market” to refer to companies with approximately $10 million to $100 million of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”), which we believe is a useful proxy for cash flow. We seek to achieve our investment objective through direct originations of secured debt, including first lien senior secured loans, “unitranche” loans and second lien senior secured loans (“Middle Market Senior Loans”), with the balance our assets invested in investments that are typically higher yielding than Middle Market Senior Loans (which may include unsecured debt, mezzanine debt and investments in equities), although we may make investments in issuers with EBITDA outside of such range.
We expect to invest primarily in loans to middle market companies whose debt, if rated, is rated below investment grade and, if not rated, would likely be rated below investment grade if it were rated. Debt securities that are rated below investment grade are sometimes referred to as “high yield bonds,” “junk bonds” or “leveraged loans”. We also expect to invest in debt securities of foreign companies, which may expose us to additional risks not typically associated with investing in U.S. companies. We may employ hedging techniques to minimize these risks, but we can offer no assurance that we will, in fact, hedge currency risk, or that if we do, such strategies will be effective.
We expect our investments in equities to consist primarily of common stock, and potentially preferred stock, of private companies. We expect that our investments in equities will typically be higher yielding than Middle Market Senior Loans because, in the case of common stock, the return realized upon the deposition of the investment is expected to be higher than the yield on Middle Market Senior Loans, and in the case of preferred stock, the cash and/or payment-in-kind dividends are expected to be higher than the yield on Middle Market Senior Loans, reflecting the increased risk associated with these investments.
We are externally managed by our Investment Adviser, an investment adviser registered under the Advisers Act. Our Administrator provides the administrative services necessary for us to operate. Both our Investment Adviser and our Administrator are wholly owned subsidiaries of Carlyle Investment Management L.L.C., a subsidiary of Carlyle.
In conducting our investment activities, we believe that we benefit from the significant scale and resources of Carlyle, including our Investment Adviser and its affiliates.
KEY COMPONENTS OF OUR RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Investments
Our level of investment activity can and does vary substantially from period to period depending on many factors, including the amount of debt available to middle market companies, the general economic environment and the competitive environment for the type of investments we make.
Revenue
We generate revenue primarily in the form of interest income on debt investments we hold. In addition, we generate income from dividends on direct equity investments, capital gains on the sales of loans and debt and equity securities and various loan origination and other fees. Our debt investments generally have a stated term of five to eight years and generally bear interest at a floating rate usually determined on the basis of a benchmark such as LIBOR. Interest on these debt investments is generally paid quarterly. In some instances, we receive payments on our debt investments based on scheduled amortization of the outstanding balances. In addition, we receive repayments of some of our debt investments prior to their scheduled maturity date. The frequency or volume of these repayments fluctuates significantly from period to period. Our portfolio activity also reflects the proceeds of sales of securities. We may also generate revenue in the form of commitment, origination, amendment, structuring or due diligence fees, fees for providing managerial assistance and consulting fees.
Expenses
Our primary operating expenses include the payment of: (i) investment advisory fees, including management fees and incentive fees, to our Investment Adviser pursuant to an investment advisory agreement (the “Investment Advisory Agreement”) between us and our Investment Adviser; (ii) costs and other expenses and our allocable portion of overhead incurred by our Administrator in performing its administrative obligations under an administration agreement (the “Administration Agreement”) between us and our Administrator; and (iii) other operating expenses as detailed below:
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• | our organization expenses and initial offering costs incurred prior to the filing of our election to be regulated as a BDC (the initial offering costs amortized over the 12 months beginning on the Initial Drawdown Date) in an amount of $1,500; |
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• | administration fees payable under our Administration Agreement and Sub-Administration Agreements, including related expenses; |
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• | the costs of any offerings of our common stock and other securities, if any; |
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• | calculating individual asset values and our net asset value (including the cost and expenses of any independent valuation firms); |
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• | expenses, including travel expenses, incurred by our Investment Adviser, or members of our Investment Adviser team managing our investments, or payable to third parties, performing due diligence on prospective portfolio companies and, if necessary, expenses of enforcing our rights; |
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• | the management fee and any incentive fee payable under our Investment Advisory Agreement; |
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• | certain costs and expenses relating to distributions paid on our shares; |
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• | debt service and other costs of borrowings or other financing arrangements; |
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• | the allocated costs incurred by our Investment Adviser in providing managerial assistance to those portfolio companies that request it; |
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• | amounts payable to third parties relating to, or associated with, making or holding investments; |
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• | the costs associated with subscriptions to data service, research-related subscriptions and expenses and quotation equipment and services used in making or holding investments; |
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• | transfer agent and custodial fees; |
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• | commissions and other compensation payable to brokers or dealers; |
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• | federal and state registration fees; |
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• | any U.S. federal, state and local taxes, including any excise taxes; |
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• | independent director fees and expenses; |
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• | costs of preparing financial statements and maintaining books and records, costs of preparing tax returns, costs of Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance and attestation and costs of filing reports or other documents with the SEC (or other regulatory bodies), and other reporting and compliance costs, including registration and listing fees, and the compensation of professionals responsible for the preparation or review of the foregoing; |
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• | the costs of any reports, proxy statements or other notices to our stockholders (including printing and mailing costs), the costs of any stockholders’ meetings and the compensation of investor relations personnel responsible for the preparation of the foregoing and related matters; |
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• | the costs of specialty and custom software for monitoring risk, compliance and overall portfolio, including any development costs incurred prior to the filing of our election to be regulated as a BDC; |
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• | directors and officers/errors and omissions liability insurance, and any other insurance premiums; |
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• | indemnification payments; |
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• | direct fees and expenses associated with independent audits, agency, consulting and legal costs; and |
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• | all other expenses incurred by us or our Administrator in connection with administering our business, including our allocable share of certain officers and their staff compensation. |
We expect our general and administrative expenses to be relatively stable or to decline as a percentage of total assets during periods of asset growth and to increase during periods of asset declines.
PORTFOLIO AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY
As of March 31, 2019, the fair value of our investments was approximately $696,897, comprised of 62 investments in 49 portfolio companies across 20 industries with 35 sponsors. As of December 31, 2018, the fair value of our investments was approximately $510,427, comprised of 49 investments in 41 portfolio companies across 17 industries with 31 sponsors.
Based on fair value as of March 31, 2019, our portfolio consisted of approximately 98.9% in secured debt (82.7% in first lien debt and 16.2% in second lien debt) and 1.1% in equity investments. Based on fair value as of March 31, 2019, all of our debt portfolio was invested in debt bearing a floating interest rate, which primarily are subject to interest rate floors.
Based on fair value as of December 31, 2018, our portfolio consisted of approximately 98.9% in secured debt (86.0% in first lien debt and 13.0% in second lien debt) and 1.1% in equity investments. Based on fair value as of December 31, 2018, all of our debt portfolio was invested in debt bearing a floating interest rate with an interest rate floor.
Our investment activity for the three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 is presented below (information presented herein is at amortized cost unless otherwise indicated):
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| | For the three month periods ended |
| | March 31, 2019 | | March 31, 2018 |
Investments: | | | | |
Total investments, beginning of period | | $ | 513,010 |
| | $ | 80,407 |
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New investments purchased | | 192,386 |
| | 59,549 |
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Net accretion of discount on investments | | 464 |
| | 68 |
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Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | 257 |
| | — |
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Investments sold or repaid | | (8,932 | ) | | (2,289 | ) |
Total Investments, end of period | | $ | 697,185 |
| | $ | 137,735 |
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Principal amount of investments funded: | | | | |
First Lien Debt (excluding First Lien/Last Out) | | $ | 127,385 |
| | $ | 39,898 |
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First Lien/Last Out Unitranche | | 19,050 |
| | — |
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Second Lien Debt | | 47,104 |
| | 20,379 |
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Equity Investments | | 2,239 |
| | 500 |
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Total | | $ | 195,778 |
| | $ | 60,777 |
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Principal amount of investments sold or repaid: | | | | |
First Lien Debt (excluding First Lien/Last Out) | | $ | (8,454 | ) | | $ | (2,289 | ) |
Total | | $ | (8,454 | ) | | $ | (2,289 | ) |
Number of new funded investments | | 12 |
| | 9 |
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Average amount of new funded investments | | $ | 16,032 |
| | $ | 6,617 |
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Percentage of new funded debt investments at floating interest rates | | 100 | % | | 100 | % |
As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, investments consisted of the following:
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| March 31, 2019 | | December 31, 2018 |
| Amortized Cost | | Fair Value | | Amortized Cost | | Fair Value |
First Lien Debt (excluding First Lien/Last Out) | $ | 557,760 |
| | $ | 557,346 |
| | $ | 440,694 |
| | $ | 438,742 |
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First Lien/Last Out Unitranche | 18,862 |
| | 18,860 |
| | — |
| | — |
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Second Lien Debt | 112,836 |
| | 112,987 |
| | 66,611 |
| | 66,207 |
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Equity Investments | 7,727 |
| | 7,704 |
| | 5,705 |
| | 5,478 |
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Total | $ | 697,185 |
| | $ | 696,897 |
| | $ | 513,010 |
| | $ | 510,427 |
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The weighted average yields (1) for our first and second lien debt, based on the amortized cost and fair value as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, were as follows:
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| March 31, 2019 | | December 31, 2018 |
| Amortized Cost | | Fair Value | | Amortized Cost | | Fair Value |
First Lien Debt (excluding First Lien/Last Out) | 8.93 | % | | 8.94 | % | | 8.76 | % | | 8.80 | % |
First Lien/Last Out Unitranche | 10.04 | % | | 10.04 | % | | — | % | | — | % |
First Lien Debt Total | 8.97 | % | | 8.97 | % | | 8.76 | % | | 8.80 | % |
Second Lien Debt | 10.97 | % | | 10.95 | % | | 10.90 | % | | 10.96 | % |
First and Second Lien Debt Total | 9.29 | % | | 9.30 | % | | 9.04 | % | | 9.09 | % |
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(1) | Weighted average yields include the effect of accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums and are based on interest rates as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018. Weighted average yield on debt and income producing securities at fair value is computed as (a) the annual stated interest rate or yield earned plus the net annual amortization of OID and market discount earned on accruing debt included in such securities, divided by (b) total first lien and second lien debt at fair value included in such securities. Weighted average yield on debt and income producing securities at amortized cost is computed as (a) the annual stated interest rate or yield earned plus the net annual amortization of OID and market discount earned on accruing debt included in such securities, divided by (b) total first |
lien and second lien debt at amortized cost included in such securities. Actual yields earned over the life of each investment could differ materially from the yields presented above.
Total weighted average yields (which includes the effect of accretion of discount and amortization of premiums) of our first and second lien debt investments as measured on an amortized cost basis increased from 9.04% to 9.29% from December 31, 2018 to March 31, 2019. The increase in weighted average yields was primarily due to the origination of higher yielding senior secured loans.
See the Consolidated Schedules of Investments as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 in our consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for more information on our investments, including a list of companies and type and amount of investments.
As part of the monitoring process, our Investment Adviser has developed risk policies pursuant to which it regularly assesses the risk profile of each of our debt investments and rates each of them based on the following categories, which we refer to as “Internal Risk Ratings”:
Internal Risk Ratings Definitions
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Rating | | Definition |
1 | | Performing—Low Risk: Borrower is operating more than 10% ahead of the base case. |
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2 | | Performing—Stable Risk: Borrower is operating within 10% of the base case (above or below). This is the initial rating assigned to all new borrowers. |
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3 | | Performing—Management Notice: Borrower is operating more than 10% below the base case. A financial covenant default may have occurred, but there is a low risk of payment default. |
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4 | | Watch List: Borrower is operating more than 20% below the base case and there is a high risk of covenant default, or it may have already occurred. Payments are current although subject to greater uncertainty, and there is moderate to high risk of payment default. |
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5 | | Watch List—Possible Loss: Borrower is operating more than 30% below the base case. At the current level of operations and financial condition, the borrower does not have the ability to service and ultimately repay or refinance all outstanding debt on current terms. Payment default is very likely or may have occurred. Loss of principal is possible. |
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6 | | Watch List—Probable Loss: Borrower is operating more than 40% below the base case, and at the current level of operations and financial condition, the borrower does not have the ability to service and ultimately repay or refinance all outstanding debt on current terms. Payment default is very likely or may have already occurred. Additionally, the prospects for improvement in the borrower’s situation are sufficiently negative that impairment of some or all principal is probable. |
Our Investment Adviser’s risk rating model is based on evaluating portfolio company performance in comparison to the base case when considering certain credit metrics including, but not limited to, adjusted EBITDA and net senior leverage as well as specific events including, but not limited to, default and impairment.
Our Investment Adviser monitors and, when appropriate, changes the investment ratings assigned to each debt investment in our portfolio. In connection with our quarterly valuation process, our Investment Adviser reviews our investment ratings on a regular basis. The following table summarizes the Internal Risk Ratings as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:
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| March 31, 2019 | | December 31, 2018 |
| Fair Value | | % of Fair Value | | Fair Value | | % of Fair Value |
(dollar amounts in millions) | | | | | | | |
Internal Risk Rating 1 | $ | 17.3 |
| | 2.51 | % | | $ | — |
| | — | % |
Internal Risk Rating 2 | 631.5 |
| | 91.63 |
| | 477.8 |
| | 94.63 |
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Internal Risk Rating 3 | 1.8 |
| | 0.26 |
| | 20.9 |
| | 4.14 |
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Internal Risk Rating 4 | 38.6 |
| | 5.60 |
| | 6.2 |
| | 1.23 |
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Internal Risk Rating 5 | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
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Internal Risk Rating 6 | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
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Total | $ | 689.2 |
| | 100.00 | % | | $ | 504.9 |
| | 100.00 | % |
As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the weighted average Internal Risk Rating of our debt investment portfolio was 2.1. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, 3 and 1 of our debt investments, with an aggregate fair value of $38.6 million and $6.2 million, respectively, was assigned an Internal Risk Rating of 4-6 and no investments in the portfolio were on non-accrual status. All of our first and second lien debt investments were performing and current on their interest payments as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
During the three month period ended March 31, 2019, 2 investments with fair value of $32.3 million were downgraded to an Internal Risk Rating of 4 due to changes in financial condition and performance of the respective portfolio companies.
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
For the three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018:
The net increase or decrease in net assets from operations may vary substantially from period to period as a result of various factors, including the recognition of realized gains and losses and net change in unrealized appreciation and depreciation. As a result, quarterly comparisons may not be meaningful.
Investment Income
Investment income for the three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 was as follows:
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| | For the three month periods ended |
| | March 31, 2019 | | March 31, 2018 |
First Lien Debt | | $ | 12,179 |
| | $ | 1,769 |
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Second Lien Debt | | 2,923 |
| | 974 |
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Total investment income | | $ | 15,102 |
| | $ | 2,743 |
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The increase in investment income for the three month period ended March 31, 2019 from the comparable period in 2018 was primarily driven by our deployment of capital and increasing invested balance. The size of our portfolio increased to $697,185 as of March 31, 2019 from $137,735 as of March 31, 2018 at amortized cost, and total principal amount of investments outstanding increased to $709,734 as of March 31, 2019 from $139,913 as of March 31, 2018. As of March 31, 2019, the weighted average yield of our first and second lien debt investments decreased to 9.29% from 9.35% as of March 31, 2018, on amortized cost.
Interest income on our first and second lien debt investments is dependent on the composition and credit quality of the portfolio. Generally, we expect the portfolio to generate predictable quarterly interest income based on the terms stated in each loan’s credit agreement. As of March 31, 2019 and 2018 and for the periods then ended, all of our first and second lien debt investments were performing and current on their interest payments.
Net investment income for the three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 was as follows:
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| | For the three month periods ended |
| | March 31, 2019 | | March 31, 2018 |
Total investment income | | $ | 15,102 |
| | $ | 2,743 |
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Total expenses | | 6,305 |
| | 1,497 |
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Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 8,797 |
| | $ | 1,246 |
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Expenses
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| | For the three month periods ended |
| | March 31, 2019 | | March 31, 2018 |
Organization costs | | $ | — |
| | $ | 7 |
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Offering costs | | — |
| | 298 |
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Management fees | | 1,057 |
| | 281 |
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Net investment income incentive fees | | 1,552 |
| | — |
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Professional fees | | 120 |
| | 101 |
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Administrative service fees | | 132 |
| | 100 |
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Interest expense | | 2,882 |
| | 309 |
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Credit facility fees | | 295 |
| | 204 |
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Directors’ fees and expenses | | 48 |
| | 50 |
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Other general and administrative | | 219 |
| | 147 |
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Total expenses | | $ | 6,305 |
| | $ | 1,497 |
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Interest expense and credit facility fees for the three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 were comprised of the following:
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| | For the three month periods ended |
| | March 31, 2019 | | March 31, 2018 |
Interest expense | | $ | 2,882 |
| | $ | 305 |
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Facility unused commitment fee | | 56 |
| | 90 |
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Amortization of deferred financing costs | | 239 |
| | 114 |
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Total interest expense and credit facility fees | | $ | 3,177 |
| | $ | 509 |
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Cash paid for interest expense | | $ | 2,127 |
| | $ | 81 |
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The increase in interest expense for the three month period ended March 31, 2019 compared to the comparable period in 2018 was driven by increased drawings under the Subscription Facility related to increased deployment of capital for investments. For the three month period ended March 31, 2019, the average interest rate increased to 4.05% from 3.54% for the comparable period in 2018 and average principal debt outstanding increased to $284,768 from $35,302 for the comparable period in 2018.
The increase in management fees and incentive fees for the three month period ended March 31, 2019 from the comparable period in 2018 were driven by our increased deployment of capital. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, management fees were $1,057 and $281, respectively, incentive fees related to pre-incentive fee net investment income were $1,552 and $0, respectively, and there were no incentive fees related to realized capital gains as computed in accordance with the Investment Advisory Agreement. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, there were no accrued capital gains incentive fees based upon the cumulative net realized and unrealized appreciation (depreciation). The accrual for any capital gains incentive fee under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“US GAAP”) in a given period may result in an additional expense if such cumulative amount is greater than in the prior period or a reduction of previously recorded expense if such cumulative amount is less than in the prior period. If such cumulative amount is negative, then there is no accrual. No incentive fees on capital gains have been paid through March 31, 2019. See Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for more information on the incentive and management fees.
Professional fees include legal, rating agencies, audit, tax, valuation, technology and other professional fees incurred related to the management of the Company. Administrative service fees represent fees paid to the Administrator for our allocable portion of overhead and other expenses incurred by the Administrator in performing its obligations under the administration agreement, including our allocable portion of the cost of certain of our executive officers and their respective staff. Other general and administrative expenses include insurance, filing, research, subscriptions and other costs.
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments
During the three month period ended March 31, 2019, we had realized gains on 2 investments, totaling $269 which was offset by a change in realized depreciation on 1 investment totaling approximately $12. During the three month period ended March 31, 2018, there were no realized gains investments. During the three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, we had a change in unrealized appreciation on 41 and 14 investments, respectively, totaling approximately $4,576 and $923, respectively, which was offset by a change in unrealized depreciation on 14 and 3 investments, respectively, totaling approximately $2,281 and $291, respectively.
Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) by the type of investments for the three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 were as follows:
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| | For the three month periods ended |
| | March 31, 2019 | | March 31, 2018 |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | $ | 257 |
| | $ | — |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | 2,295 |
| | 632 |
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Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | $ | 2,552 |
| | $ | 632 |
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Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) by the type of investments for the three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 were as follows:
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| | For the three month periods ended |
| | March 31, 2019 | | March 31, 2018 |
| | Net realized gain (loss) | Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | Net realized gain (loss) | Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
First Lien Debt | | $ | (12 | ) | $ | 1,536 |
| | $ | — |
| $ | 342 |
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Second Lien Debt | | — |
| 555 |
| | — |
| 253 |
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Equity Investments | | 269 |
| 204 |
| | — |
| 37 |
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Total | | $ | 257 |
| $ | 2,295 |
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| $ | — |
| $ | 632 |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation in our investments for the three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 was primarily due to changes in various inputs utilized under our valuation methodology, including, but not limited to, market spreads, leverage multiples and borrower ratings, and the impact of exits.
FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
We generate cash from the net proceeds of offerings of our common stock and through cash flows from operations, including investment sales and repayments as well as income earned on investments and cash equivalents. We may also fund a portion of our investments through borrowings under the Subscription Facility, as well as through securitization of a portion of our existing investments.
We entered into a revolving credit facility with a lender on October 3, 2017, which was subsequently amended on March 14, 2018 and November 16, 2018 (as amended, the “Subscription Facility”). The Subscription Facility provides for secured borrowings up to the lesser of $750,000 or certain of the unfunded capital commitments we have received, subject to restrictions imposed on borrowings under the Investment Company Act and adequate collateral to support such borrowings. The maximum principal amount of the Subscription Facility is currently $375,000. The Subscription Facility provides for a three-year revolving period and has a maturity date of October 3, 2020 (with two one-year extension options, subject to the Company’s and the lender’s consent). Borrowings under the Subscription Facility bear interest initially at LIBOR plus 1.55% per year. The Subscription Facility is secured by a first lien security interest in our equity investors’ unfunded capital commitments.
Although we believe that we will remain in compliance, there are no assurances that we will continue to comply with the covenants in the Subscription Facility. Failure to comply with these covenants could result in a default under the Subscription Facility that, if we were unable to obtain a waiver from the lender, could result in the immediate acceleration of the amounts
due under the Subscription Facility, and thereby have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
For more information on the Subscription Facility, see Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
The primary use of existing funds and any funds raised in the future is expected to be for investments in portfolio companies, repayment of indebtedness, cash distributions to our stockholders and for other general corporate purposes.
As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company had $7,901 and $4,245, respectively, in cash and cash equivalents. The Subscription Facility consisted of the following as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:
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| March 31, 2019 |
| Total Facility | | Borrowings Outstanding | | Unused Portion (1) | | Amount Available (2) |
Subscription Facility | $ | 375,000 |
| | $ | 304,400 |
| | $ | 70,600 |
| | $ | 70,600 |
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Total | $ | 375,000 |
| | $ | 304,400 |
| | $ | 70,600 |
| | $ | 70,600 |
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| December 31, 2018 |
| Total Facility | | Borrowings Outstanding | | Unused Portion (1) | | Amount Available (2) |
Subscription Facility | $ | 375,000 |
| | $ | 217,700 |
| | $ | 157,300 |
| | $ | 157,300 |
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Total | $ | 375,000 |
| | $ | 217,700 |
| | $ | 157,300 |
| | $ | 157,300 |
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(1) | The unused portion is the amount upon which commitment fees are based. |
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(2) | Available for borrowing based on the computation of collateral to support the borrowings and subject to compliance with applicable covenants and financial ratios. |
Equity Activity
Shares issued as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were 19,065,026 and 14,299,500, respectively. The following table summarizes activity in the number of shares of our common stock outstanding during the three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018:
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| | For the three month periods ended |
| | March 31, 2019 | | March 31, 2018 |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | 14,229,500 |
| | 4,130,683 |
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Common stock issued | | 4,835,526 |
| | 828,183 |
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Shares outstanding, end of period | | 19,065,026 |
| | 4,958,866 |
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Contractual Obligations
A summary of our significant contractual payment obligations was as follows as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:
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| | SPV Credit Facility and Credit Facility |
Payment Due by Period | | March 31, 2019 | | December 31, 2018 |
Less than 1 Year | | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
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1-3 Years | | 304,400 |
| | 217,700 |
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3-5 Years | | — |
| | — |
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More than 5 Years | | — |
| | — |
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Total | | $ | 304,400 |
| | $ | 217,700 |
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As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, $304,400 and $217,700, respectively, of secured borrowings were outstanding under the Subscription Facility. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, we incurred $2,882 and $309, respectively, of interest expense and $56 and $90, respectively, of unused commitment fees.
OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
In the ordinary course of our business, we enter into contracts or agreements that contain indemnifications or warranties. Future events could occur which may give rise to liabilities arising from these provisions against us. We believe that the likelihood of such an event is remote; however, the maximum potential exposure is unknown. No accrual has been made in these consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for any such exposure.
We have in the past and may in the future become obligated to fund commitments such as revolving credit facilities, bridge financing commitments, or delayed draw commitments.
We had the following unfunded commitments to fund delayed draw and revolving senior secured loans as of the indicated dates:
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| Par Value as of |
| March 31, 2019 | | December 31, 2018 |
Unfunded delayed draw commitments | $ | 66,524 |
| | $ | 64,927 |
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Unfunded revolving term loan commitments | 34,971 |
| | 28,006 |
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Total unfunded commitments | $ | 101,495 |
| | $ | 92,933 |
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DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
The following table summarizes our dividends declared and payable since inception through March 31, 2019:
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Date Declared | | Record Date | | Payment Date | | Per Share Amount | | Annualized Dividend Yield(1) |
March 12, 2018 | | March 12, 2018 | | April 17, 2018 | | $ | 0.30 |
| | 6.3 | % |
June 6, 2018 | | June 6, 2018 | | July 18, 2018 | | $ | 0.37 |
| | 7.9 | % |
September 13, 2018 | | September 13, 2018 | | October 18, 2018 | | $ | 0.40 |
| | 9.1 | % |
December 26, 2018 | | December 26, 2018 | | January 18, 2019 | | $ | 0.46 |
| | 9.9 | % |
March 12, 2019 | | March 12, 2019 | | April 18, 2019 | | $ | 0.47 |
| | 10.0 | % |
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(1) | Annualized dividend yield is calculated by dividend the declared dividend by the weighted average of the net asset value at the beginning of the quarter and the capital called during the quarter and annualizing over 4 quarterly periods. |
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The preparation of our consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. Changes in the economic environment, financial markets, and any other parameters used in determining such estimates could cause actual results to differ. Our critical accounting policies, including those relating to the valuation of our investment portfolio, are described below. The critical accounting policies should be read in connection with our consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q and in Part II, Item 8 of the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Fair Value Measurements
The Company applies fair value accounting in accordance with the terms of Financial Accounting Standards Board ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement (“ASC 820”). ASC 820 defines fair value as the amount that would be exchanged to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transfer between market participants at the measurement date. The Company values securities/instruments traded in active markets on the measurement date by multiplying the closing price of such traded securities/instruments by the quantity of shares or amount of the instrument held. The Company may also obtain quotes with respect to certain of its investments, such as its securities/instruments traded in active markets and its liquid securities/instruments that are not traded in active markets, from pricing services, brokers, or counterparties (i.e., “consensus pricing”). When doing so, the Company determines whether the quote obtained is sufficient according to US GAAP to determine the fair value of the security. The Company may use the quote obtained or alternative pricing sources may be utilized including valuation techniques typically utilized for illiquid securities/instruments.
Securities/instruments that are illiquid or for which the pricing source does not provide a valuation or methodology or provides a valuation or methodology that, in the judgment of the Investment Adviser or the Board of Directors, does not represent fair value shall each be valued as of the measurement date using all techniques appropriate under the circumstances and for which sufficient data is available. These valuation techniques may vary by investment and include comparable public market valuations, comparable precedent transaction valuations and/or discounted cash flow analyses. The process generally used to determine the applicable value is as follows: (i) the value of each portfolio company or investment is initially reviewed by the investment professionals responsible for such portfolio company or investment and, for non-traded investments, a standardized template designed to approximate fair market value based on observable market inputs, updated credit statistics and unobservable inputs is used to determine a preliminary value, which is also reviewed alongside consensus pricing, where available; (ii) preliminary valuation conclusions are documented and reviewed by a valuation committee comprised of members of senior management; (iii) the Board of Directors engages a third-party valuation firm to provide positive assurance on portions of the Middle Market Senior Loans and equity investments portfolio each quarter (such that each non-traded investment is reviewed by a third-party valuation firm at least once on a rolling twelve month basis) including a review of management’s preliminary valuation and conclusion on fair value; (iv) the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Audit Committee”) reviews the assessments of the Investment Adviser and the third-party valuation firm and provides the Board of Directors with any recommendations with respect to changes to the fair value of each investment in the portfolio; and (v) the Board of Directors discusses the valuation recommendations of the Audit Committee and determines the fair value of each investment in the portfolio in good faith based on the input of the Investment Adviser and, where applicable, the third-party valuation firm.
All factors that might materially impact the value of an investment are considered, including, but not limited to the assessment of the following factors, as relevant:
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• | the nature and realizable value of any collateral; |
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• | call features, put features and other relevant terms of debt; |
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• | the portfolio company’s leverage and ability to make payments; |
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• | the portfolio company’s public or private credit rating; |
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• | the portfolio company’s actual and expected earnings and discounted cash flow; |
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• | prevailing interest rates and spreads for similar securities and expected volatility in future interest rates; |
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• | the markets in which the portfolio company does business and recent economic and/or market events; and |
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• | comparisons to comparable transactions and publicly traded securities. |
Investment performance data utilized are the most recently available financial statements and compliance certificates received from the portfolio companies as of the measurement date which in many cases may reflect a lag in information.
Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Company’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, these estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been reported had a ready market for the investments existed, and it is reasonably possible that the difference could be material.
In addition, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the realized gains or losses on investments to be different from the net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation currently reflected in the consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
US GAAP establishes a hierarchical disclosure framework which ranks the level of observability of market price inputs used in measuring investments at fair value. The observability of inputs is impacted by a number of factors, including the type of investment and the characteristics specific to the investment and state of the marketplace, including the existence and transparency of transactions between market participants. Investments with readily available quoted prices or for which fair value can be measured from quoted prices in active markets generally have a higher degree of market price observability and a lesser degree of judgment applied in determining fair value.
Investments measured and reported at fair value are classified and disclosed based on the observability of inputs used in the determination of fair values, as follows:
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• | Level 1—inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices available in active markets for identical investments as of the reporting date. Financial instruments in this category generally include unrestricted securities, including |
equities and derivatives, listed in active markets. The Company does not adjust the quoted price for these investments, even in situations where the Company holds a large position and a sale could reasonably impact the quoted price.
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• | Level 2—inputs to the valuation methodology are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date and are those other than quoted prices in active markets. Financial instruments in this category generally include less liquid and restricted securities listed in active markets, securities traded in other than active markets, government and agency securities, and certain over-the-counter derivatives where the fair value is based on observable inputs. |
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• | Level 3—inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to overall fair value measurement. The inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation. Financial instruments in this category generally include investments in privately-held entities, collateralized loan obligations, and certain over-the-counter derivatives where the fair value is based on unobservable inputs. |
In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the overall fair value measurement. The Investment Adviser’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the investment.
Transfers between levels, if any, are recognized at the beginning of the quarter in which the transfers occur.
The Company generally uses the following framework when determining the fair value of investments that are categorized as Level 3:
Investments in debt securities are initially evaluated to determine whether the enterprise value of the portfolio company is greater than the applicable debt. The enterprise value of the portfolio company is estimated using a market approach and an income approach. The market approach utilizes market value (EBITDA) multiples of publicly traded comparable companies and available precedent sales transactions of comparable companies. The Company carefully considers numerous factors when selecting the appropriate companies whose multiples are used to value its portfolio companies. These factors include, but are not limited to, the type of organization, similarity to the business being valued, relevant risk factors, as well as size, profitability and growth expectations. The income approach typically uses a discounted cash flow analysis of the portfolio company.
Investments in debt securities that do not have sufficient coverage through the enterprise value analysis are valued based on an expected probability of default and discount recovery analysis.
Investments in debt securities with sufficient coverage through the enterprise value analysis are generally valued using a discounted cash flow analysis of the underlying security. Projected cash flows in the discounted cash flow typically represent the relevant security’s contractual interest, fees and principal payments plus the assumption of full principal recovery at the security’s expected maturity date. The discount rate to be used is determined using an average of two market-based methodologies. Investments in debt securities may also be valued using consensus pricing.
Investments in equities are generally valued using a market approach and/or an income approach. The market approach utilizes EBITDA multiples of publicly traded comparable companies and available precedent sales transactions of comparable companies. The income approach typically uses a discounted cash flow analysis of the portfolio company.
The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s investments in first and second lien debt securities are discount rates, indicative quotes and comparable EBITDA multiples. Significant increases in discount rates would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement. Significant decreases in indicative quotes or comparable EBITDA multiples in isolation may result in a significantly lower fair value measurement.
The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s investments in equities are discount rates and comparable EBITDA multiples. Significant increases in discount rates would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement. Significant decreases in comparable EBITDA multiples would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement.
The carrying values of the secured borrowings approximate their fair values and are categorized as Level 3 within the hierarchy. Secured borrowings are valued generally using discounted cash flow analysis. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s secured borrowings are discount rates. Significant increases in discount rates would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement.
The carrying value of other financial assets and liabilities approximates their fair value based on the short term nature of these items.
See Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for further information on fair value measurements.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make assumptions and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management’s estimates are based on historical experiences and other factors, including expectations of future events that management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. It also requires management to exercise judgment in the process of applying the Company’s accounting policies. Assumptions and estimates regarding the valuation of investments and their resulting impact on management and incentive fees involve a higher degree of judgment and complexity and these assumptions and estimates may be significant to the consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q. Actual results could differ from these estimates and such differences could be material.
Investments
Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains or losses are measured by the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the amortized cost basis of the investment using the specific identification method without regard to unrealized appreciation or depreciation previously recognized, and includes investments charged off during the period, net of recoveries. Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments as presented in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q reflects the net change in the fair value of investments, including the reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation or depreciation when gains or losses are realized.
Revenue Recognition
Interest from Investments and Realized Gain/Loss on Investments
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis and includes the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Discounts from and premiums to par value on debt investments purchased are accreted/amortized into interest income over the life of the respective security using the effective interest method. The amortized cost of debt investments represents the original cost, including origination fees and upfront fees received that are deemed to be an adjustment to yield, adjusted for the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums, if any. At time of exit, the realized gain or loss on an investment is the difference between the amortized cost at time of exit and the cash received at exit using the specific identification method.
The Company may have loans in its portfolio that contain payment-in-kind (“PIK”) provisions. PIK represents interest that is accrued and recorded as interest income at the contractual rates, increases the loan principal on the respective capitalization dates, and is generally due at maturity. Such income is included in interest income in the Consolidated Statements of Operation included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
Other Income
Other income may include income such as consent, waiver, amendment, unused, syndication, arranger and prepayment fees associated with the Company’s investment activities as well as any fees for managerial assistance services rendered by the Company to the portfolio companies. Such fees are recognized as income when earned or the services are rendered. The Company may receive fees for guaranteeing the outstanding debt of a portfolio company. Such fees are amortized into other income over the life of the guarantee. The unamortized amount, if any, is included in other assets in the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
Non-Accrual Income
Loans are generally placed on non-accrual status when principal or interest payments are past due 30 days or more or when there is reasonable doubt that principal or interest will be collected in full. Accrued and unpaid interest is generally reversed when a loan is placed on non-accrual status. Interest payments received on non-accrual loans may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon management’s judgment regarding collectability. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past due principal and interest are paid current and, in management’s judgment, are likely to remain
current. Management may not place a loan on non-accrual status if the loan has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection.
Income Taxes
For federal income tax purposes, the Company has elected to be treated as a RIC under the Code, and intends to make the required distributions to its stockholders as specified therein. In order to qualify as a RIC, the Company must meet certain minimum distribution, source-of-income and asset diversification requirements. If such requirements are met, then the Company is generally required to pay income taxes only on the portion of its taxable income and gains it does not distribute.
The minimum distribution requirements applicable to RICs require the Company to distribute to its stockholders at least 90% of its investment company taxable income (“ICTI”), as defined by the Code, each year. Depending on the level of ICTI earned in a tax year, the Company may choose to carry forward ICTI in excess of current year distributions into the next tax year. Any such carryover ICTI must be distributed before the end of that next tax year through a dividend declared prior to filing the final tax return related to the year which generated such ICTI.
In addition, based on the excise distribution requirements, the Company is subject to a 4% nondeductible federal excise tax on undistributed income unless the Company distributes in a timely manner an amount at least equal to the sum of (1) 98% of its ordinary income for each calendar year, (2) 98.2% of capital gain net income (both long-term and short-term) for the one-year period ending October 31 in that calendar year and (3) any income realized, but not distributed, in the preceding year. For this purpose, however, any ordinary income or capital gain net income retained by the Company that is subject to corporate income tax is considered to have been distributed. The Company intends to make sufficient distributions each taxable year to satisfy the excise distribution requirements.
The Company evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing its consolidated financial statements to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely than not” to be sustained by the applicable tax authority. All penalties and interest associated with income taxes, if any, are included in income tax expense.
The SPV is a disregarded entity for tax purposes and will be consolidated with the tax return of the Company.
Dividends and Distributions to Common Stockholders
To the extent that the Company has taxable income available, the Company intends to make quarterly distributions to its common stockholders. Dividends and distributions to common stockholders are recorded on the record date. The amount to be distributed is determined by the Board of Directors each quarter and is generally based upon the taxable earnings estimated by management and available cash. Net realized capital gains, if any, are generally distributed at least annually, although the Company may decide to retain such capital gains for investment.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in the valuations of our investment portfolio and interest rates.
Valuation Risk
Our investments may not have a readily available market price, and we value these investments at fair value as determined in good faith by our Board of Directors in accordance with our valuation policy. There is no single standard for determining fair value in good faith. As a result, determining fair value requires that judgment be applied to the specific facts and circumstances of each portfolio investment while employing a consistently applied valuation process for the types of investments we make. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of our investments may fluctuate from period to period. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, these estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the investments existed, and it is possible that the difference could be material.
Interest Rate Risk
As of March 31, 2019, on a fair value basis, all of our debt investments bear interest at a floating rate, which primarily are subject to interest rate floors. Interest rates on the investments held within our portfolio of investments are typically based on floating LIBOR, with many of these investments also having a LIBOR floor. Additionally, our Subscription Facility is also subject to floating interest rates and are currently paid based on floating LIBOR rates.
Interest rate sensitivity refers to the change in earnings that may result from changes in the level of interest rates. There can be no assurance that a significant change in market interest rates will not have a material adverse effect on our income in the future.
The following table estimates the potential changes in net cash flow generated from interest income, should interest rates increase or decrease by 100, 200 or 300 basis points. Interest income is calculated as revenue from interest generated from our settled portfolio of debt investments held as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018. These hypothetical calculations are based on a model of the settled debt investments in our portfolio, held as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, and are only adjusted for assumed changes in the underlying base interest rates and the impact of that change on interest income. Interest expense is calculated based on outstanding secured borrowings as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 and based on the terms of our Subscription Facility. Interest expense on our Subscription Facility is calculated using the interest rate as of March 31, 2019 and 2018, adjusted for the hypothetical changes in rates, as shown below. We intend to continue to finance a portion of our investments with borrowings and the interest rates paid on our borrowings may impact significantly our net interest income.
We regularly measure exposure to interest rate risk. We assess interest rate risk and manage interest rate exposure on an ongoing basis by comparing our interest rate sensitive assets to our interest rate sensitive liabilities. Based on that review, we determine whether or not any hedging transactions are necessary to mitigate exposure to changes in interest rates.
Based on our Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the following table shows the annual impact on net investment income of base rate changes in interest rates for our settled debt investments (considering interest rate floors for variable rate instruments) and outstanding secured borrowings assuming no changes in our investment and borrowing structure:
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Basis Point Change | Interest Income | | Interest Expense | | Net Investment Income | | Interest Income | | Interest Expense | | Net Investment Income |
Up 300 basis points | $ | 21,054 |
| | $ | (9,132 | ) | | $ | 11,922 |
| | $ | 15,441 |
| | $ | (6,531 | ) | | $ | 8,910 |
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Up 200 basis points | $ | 14,036 |
| | $ | (6,088 | ) | | $ | 7,948 |
| | $ | 10,294 |
| | $ | (4,354 | ) | | $ | 5,940 |
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Up 100 basis points | $ | 7,018 |
| | $ | (3,044 | ) | | $ | 3,974 |
| | $ | 5,147 |
| | $ | (2,177 | ) | | $ | 2,970 |
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Down 100 basis points | $ | (7,018 | ) | | $ | 3,044 |
| | $ | (3,974 | ) | | $ | (5,147 | ) | | $ | 2,177 |
| | $ | (2,970 | ) |
Down 200 basis points | $ | (11,432 | ) | | $ | 6,088 |
| | $ | (5,344 | ) | | $ | (8,267 | ) | | $ | 4,354 |
| | $ | (3,913 | ) |
Down 300 basis points | $ | (11,927 | ) | | $ | 7,618 |
| | $ | (4,309 | ) | | $ | (8,495 | ) | | $ | 4,921 |
| | $ | (3,574 | ) |
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and our Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15 of the Exchange Act). Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our current disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them of material information relating to the Company that is required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act.
Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the three month period ended March 31, 2019 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
The Company may become party to certain lawsuits in the ordinary course of business, including proceedings relating to the enforcement of our rights under contracts with our portfolio companies. The Company is not currently subject to any material legal proceedings, nor, to our knowledge, is any material legal proceeding threatened against the Company. See also Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018. For a discussion of our potential risks and uncertainties, see the information under the heading “Risk Factors” in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 filed with the SEC on February 28, 2019, which is accessible on the SEC’s website at sec.gov.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
Except as previously reported by the Company on Form 8-K, we did not sell any equity securities during the period covered in this report that were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
Not applicable.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information.
Not applicable.
Item 6. Exhibits.
* Filed herewith
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.
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Dated: May 8, 2019 | By | | /s/ Thomas M. Hennigan |
| | | Thomas M. Hennigan Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer) |