UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number: 811-23270
Blackstone / GSO Floating Rate Enhanced Income Fund
(exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)
345 Park Avenue, 31st Floor
New York, New York 10154
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(Name and address of agent for service)
Marisa Beeney
Blackstone Alternative Credit Advisors LP
345 Park Avenue, 31st Floor
New York, New York 10154
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (877) 876-1121
Date of fiscal year end: September 30
Date of reporting period: March 31, 2021
Item 1. Report to Stockholders.
(a)
As permitted by regulations adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), paper copies of the Fund’s shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from the Fund or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer or bank. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website. You will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.
If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. Shareholders who hold accounts directly with Blackstone Securities Partners L.P. (the “Distributor”) or the Fund may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically by calling (212) 583-5200 to make such arrangements. For shareholders who hold accounts through an investment advisor, bank, or broker-dealer, please contact that financial intermediary directly for information on how to receive shareholder reports and other communications electronically.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you hold accounts directly with the Distributor, you can inform the Fund that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports by calling (212) 583-5200 to make such arrangements. For shareholders who hold accounts through an investment advisor, bank, or broker-dealer, please contact your financial intermediary directly to inform them that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. If your shares are held through a financial intermediary,your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with that financial intermediary.
Table of Contents
Manager Commentary | 2 |
Fund Summary | 4 |
Portfolio of Investments | 6 |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 19 |
Statement of Operations | 20 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | 21 |
Statement of Cash Flows | 23 |
Financial Highlights | 24 |
Notes to Financial Statements | 29 |
Additional Information | 44 |
Privacy Procedures | 45 |
Trustees & Officers | 55 |
Blackstone / GSO Floating Rate Enhanced Income Fund | Manager Commentary |
| March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
To Our Shareholders:
US loans outperformed all other categories of fixed income in the first quarter of 2021, returning 1.78% against a backdrop of an improving economic recovery, generous stimulus and expectations for a sharp increase in consumer spending as vaccinations reached critical mass.1 In reaction, interest rates moved sharply higher with the 10-year Treasury ending March at 1.74%, up 81 basis points (“bps”) since the end of 2020.2 This caused equity and fixed-rate credit markets to experience pockets of volatility, while loans remained relatively stable due to their floating rate coupon and near-zero duration.
Retail investors reacted to the steepening Treasury curve by withdrawing $10.6 billion from high yield funds in the first quarter compared to net retail inflows of $14.0 billion for US loans.3 This was a meaningful reversal of fourth quarter activity when high yield retail funds logged $9 billion of inflows while loan retail funds posted $0.6 billion in outflows.4
Credit markets globally experienced a surge in new loan, high yield, and collateralized loan obligation (“CLO”) issuance in the first quarter of 2021, logging a record-breaking quarter of volumes and leading to elevated levels of secondary trading. US loan issuance totaled $301 billion, the second highest quarter on record, led mostly by refinancings which accounted for 76% of issuance.5 US high yield issuance totaled $159 billion, surpassing the prior high of $146 billion reached in the second quarter of 2020.6 The US CLO market, the top investor in US loans, also experienced record issuance in the first quarter, with 81 new issue deals priced for a total of $39.3 billion. Additional refinancing and reset activity totaled over $68 billion across 150 deals in the US. This breakneck pace of issuance is likely to continue given that an additional $170-180 billion of US CLOs are likely to be refinanced or reset in 2021.7
In a sign of improving credit fundamentals, US loan default volume was muted in the first quarter and the last-twelve-month default rate decreased by 61 bps, ending at 3.34%, an eleven-month-low.8 JP Morgan has revised downward their full year 2021 default forecast to just 2%.
6-Month Total Returns as of March 31, 2021 | |
US Loans (S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Index) | 5.66% |
US High Yield Bonds (Bloomberg Barclays U.S. High Yield Index) | 7.36% |
3-month Treasury Bills (Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Treasury Bellwethers: 3 Month) | 0.06% |
10-year Treasuries (Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Treasury Bellwethers: 10 Year) | -8.79% |
US Aggregate Bonds (Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index) | -2.73% |
US Investment Grade Bonds (Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate Investment Grade Index) | -1.74% |
Emerging Markets (Bloomberg Barclays EM USD Aggregate Index) | 0.86% |
US Large Cap Equities (S&P 500® Index) | 19.06% |
Sources: Bloomberg, Barclays, S&P/LCD
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Index performance is shown for illustrative purposes only. You cannot invest directly in an index.
Additionally, the number of rating agency upgrades of US corporates outnumbered downgrades in the first quarter of 2021, marking the first sign of this trend since 2014. This will likely continue given favorable financing conditions and improving economic recovery.9
As we pass the one-year mark since COVID-19 drove historic dislocations in global markets, our outlook remains optimistic. Vaccination rates have increased dramatically in the US and UK, and, although we continue to closely monitor variants as well as elevated case counts in certain pockets of the world, the line-of-sight to reopening and recovery in most developed economies is becoming clearer.
| 1 | S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Index (Loans), Bloomberg Barclays High Yield Bond Index (High Yield), Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index (Agg), and Bloomberg Barclays Corporate Bond Index (Investment Grade), as of March 31, 2021 |
| 3 | JPMorgan, Lipper as of March 31, 2021 |
| 4 | JPMorgan, Lipper as of December 31, 2020 |
| 5 | JPMorgan High Yield Bond and Leverage Loan Monitor, April 1, 2021 |
| 6 | JPMorgan High Yield Bond and Leverage Loan Monitor, April 1, 2021 |
| 7 | Barclays Credit Research, March 2021 |
| 8 | JPMorgan Default Monitor, April 1, 2021 |
| 9 | LCD, S&P Global Market Intelligence |
Blackstone / GSO Floating Rate Enhanced Income Fund | Manager Commentary |
| March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
Markets are increasingly pricing in a robust economic recovery, but with a clear divergence between performing and stressed assets. Much of the recent outperformance has been driven by a recovery in stressed, lower-rated issuers in COVID-impacted sectors. We believe this wave may be cresting in credit as the momentum of the reopening trade has carried bonds and loans closer to fair value. As a result, careful credit selection will play a larger role in determining performance in the coming months and quarters.
At Blackstone, we value your continued investment and confidence in us and in our family of funds. Additional information about our funds is available on our website at www.blackstone-credit.com and www.bgflx.com.
Sincerely,
Blackstone Liquid Credit Strategies LLC
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Blackstone / GSO Floating Rate Enhanced Income Fund | Fund Summary |
| March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
Fund Overview
Blackstone / GSO Floating Rate Enhanced Income Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company that continuously offers its shares and is operated as an “interval fund.” The Fund’s investment objective is to provide attractive current income with low sensitivity to rising interest rates. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its Managed Assets in floating rate loans, notes or bonds. “Managed Assets” means net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes. In addition, the Fund may invest up to 20% of its Managed Assets in each of (i) structured products, (ii) derivatives, (iii) warrants and equity securities that are incidental to the Fund’s purchase of floating rate instruments or acquired in connection with a reorganization of a Borrower (as defined below) or issuer, (iv) fixed rate instruments, and (v) equity investments in other investment companies, including ETFs. In pursuing the Fund’s investment objective, the Adviser will seek to enhance the Fund’s return with the use of leverage.
Portfolio Management Commentary
Fund Performance
The Fund’s Class I outperformed the Fund’s benchmark, the S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Index (“S&P LLI”), for the three-month, six-month, one-year, and three-year periods and since inception. The Fund’s Class D, Class T, Class T-I, and Class U outperformed the S&P LLI for the three-month, six-month, and one-year periods and since inception.
NAV Performance Factors
The Fund’s outperformance relative to the benchmark for the six months ended March 31, 2021 was primarily attributable to the Fund’s positive selection within loans, and its allocation to bonds and CLO securities. By issuer, the largest positive contributors to performance relative to the benchmark were Envision, Travel Leaders, and Vantage Specialty, and the most significant detractors were Cineworld, American Airlines, and Eagle Claw.
Portfolio Activity and Positioning1
During the period, we continued to dynamically manage the Fund to take advantage of relative value opportunities between loans, high yield, and CLO securities. The Fund’s largest sector overweights were Electronics/Electric, Business Equipment & Services, and Healthcare; the largest sector underweights included Lodging & Casinos, Telecom, and Oil & Gas. The Fund reduced its allocation to high yield bonds and CLOs during the period in favor of loans.
As of March 31, 2021, the Fund held 79.6% of its Managed Assets in first lien loans, 5.1% in second lien loans, 12.5% in corporate bonds, 4.2% in CLO securities, and 0.2% in equity and warrants. The Fund’s investments represented the obligations of 252 companies, with an average position size representing 0.33% of Managed Assets of the Fund.
| 1 | Industries per S&P’s Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS). |
Blackstone / GSO Floating Rate Enhanced Income Fund | Fund Summary |
| March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
Portfolio Composition*
| * | The Fund’s Cash & Other Assets less Liabilities represents net cash and other assets and liabilities, which includes amounts payable for investments purchased but not yet settled and amounts receivable for investments sold but not yet settled. At period end, the amounts payable for investments purchased but not yet settled exceeded the amount of cash on hand. The Fund uses sales proceeds or its leverage program to settle amounts payable for investments purchased, but such amounts are not reflected in the Fund’s net cash. |
Moody’s Rating Distribution**
| ** | For more information on Moody's ratings and descriptions refer to www.moodys.com. |
Portfolio Characteristics | |
Weighted Average Coupon | 4.90% |
Current Dividend Yield – I Share^ | 5.61% |
Current Dividend Yield – T Share^ | 5.12% |
Current Dividend Yield – D Share^ | 5.37% |
Current Dividend Yield – T-I Share^ | 5.12% |
Current Dividend Yield – U Share^ | 5.12% |
Average Duration^^ | 0.58 yr |
Average Position* | 0.33% |
Leverage* | 32.01% |
| ^ | Represents annualized distribution rate of I Share, T Share, D Share, T-I Share and U Share. Reflects March month cumulative distribution rate annualized. The cumulative distribution rate for the month presented represents the sum of the daily dividend distribution rate as calculated by dividing the daily dividend per share by the daily net asset value (“NAV”) per share, for each respective class, for each day in the month for which a daily dividend is declared. |
| ^^ | Loan durations are based on the actual remaining time until LIBOR is reset for each individual loan. |
| * | As a percentage of Managed Assets. |
Top 10 Issuers* | |
Edelman Financial Center LLC | 1.0% |
Parallel Ltd | 1.0% |
Veritas US, Inc. | 0.9% |
Project Alpha Intermediate Holding, Inc. | 0.9% |
NMSC Holdings, Inc. | 0.8% |
Syncsort, Inc. | 0.8% |
Epicor Software Corp. | 0.8% |
Project Leopard Holdings, Inc. | 0.8% |
Weld North Education LLC | 0.8% |
Deerfield Dakota Holding LLC | 0.8% |
Top 10 Issuers | 8.7% |
| * | As a percentage of Managed Assets. |
Portfolio holdings and distributions are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.
Top 5 Industries*^ | |
Electronics/Electric | 17.2% |
Business Equipment & Services | 16.0% |
Healthcare | 13.6% |
Insurance | 4.6% |
Structured Finance Obligations | 4.2% |
Top 5 Industries | 55.6% |
| * | As a percentage of Managed Assets. |
| ^ | S&P Industry Classification Schema. |
Total Return | | | | | |
| 3 | 6 | 1 | 3 | Since |
| Month | Month^ | Year | Year^^ | Inception^^ |
Class I* | 2.44% | 7.96% | 34.04% | 5.05% | 4.95% |
Class T* | 2.36% | 7.70% | 33.43% | N/A | 4.47% |
Class T* w/ 2.5% Sales Load** | -0.21% | 5.03% | 30.07% | N/A | 3.57% |
Class D* | 2.42% | 7.82% | 33.72% | N/A | 4.68% |
Class T-I* | 2.33% | 7.66% | 33.82% | N/A | 4.88% |
Class T-I* w/ 3.5% Sales Load*** | -1.25% | 3.89% | 29.14% | N/A | 2.97% |
Class U* | 2.35% | 7.70% | 33.41% | N/A | 5.69% |
S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Index**** | 1.78% | 1.78% | 20.71% | 4.13% | 4.16% |
| * | Assumes distributions are reinvested pursuant to the Fund's dividend reinvestment plan. Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. |
| ** | Assumes payment of the full front-end 2.5% sales load at initial subscription. |
| *** | Assumes payment of the full front-end 3.5% sales load at initial subscription. |
| **** | Inception to date returns for the S&P LLI are based on the I Share inception date of 1/18/18. |
| ^ | Excludes adjustments in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value and total return for shareholder transactions reported to the market at period ended March 31, 2021 may differ from the net asset value for financial reporting purposes. |
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Blackstone / GSO Floating Rate Enhanced Income Fund | Portfolio of Investments |
| March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
| | Principal | | | | |
| | Amount | | | Value | |
| | | | | | |
FLOATING RATE LOAN INTERESTS(a) - 124.67% | | | | | | |
Aerospace & Defense - 1.78% | | | | | | | | |
Dynasty Acquisition Co., Inc., First Lien 2020 B-1 Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 04/06/2026 | | $ | 1,561,902 | | | $ | 1,518,239 | |
Dynasty Acquisition Co., Inc., First Lien 2020 B-2 Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 04/06/2026 | | | 839,524 | | | | 816,055 | |
Peraton Corp., First Lien B Term Loan, 2M US L + 3.75%, 0.75% Floor, 02/01/2028 | | | 1,178,667 | | | | 1,180,635 | |
Peraton Corp., First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 0.75% Floor, 02/01/2028 | | | 2,074,345 | | | | 2,077,809 | |
| | | | | | | 5,592,738 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Air Transport - 1.81% | | | | | | | | |
AAdvantage Loyality IP, Ltd., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.75%, 0.75% Floor, 04/20/2028 | | | 1,601,729 | | | | 1,643,029 | |
American Airlines, Inc., First Lien 2017 Class B Term Loan, 1M US L + 2.00%, 04/28/2023 | | | 1,073,000 | | | | 1,025,890 | |
Atlantic Aviation FBO, Inc., First Lien B Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 12/06/2025 | | | 690,625 | | | | 691,489 | |
Global Medical Response, Inc., First Lien 2020 Refinancing Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.75%, 1.00% Floor, 10/02/2025 | | | 2,334,061 | | | | 2,330,268 | |
| | | | | | | 5,690,676 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Automotive - 1.19% | | | | | | | | |
Bright BidCo B.V., First Lien 2018 Refinancing B Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 1.00% Floor, 06/30/2024 | | | 1,820,635 | | | | 1,397,337 | |
Clarios Global LP, First Lien Amendment No. 1 Dollar Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 04/30/2026 | | | 2,375,732 | | | | 2,354,944 | |
| | | | | | | 3,752,281 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Beverage & Tobacco - 0.82% | | | | | | | | |
Triton Water Holdings, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 0.50% Floor, 03/31/2028 | | | 2,576,471 | | | | 2,569,823 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Brokers, Dealers & Investment Houses - 4.12% | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Group Holdings, Inc., First Lien B-1 Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.50%, 07/31/2026 | | | 2,281,792 | | | | 2,283,937 | |
Deerfield Dakota Holding LLC, First Lien Initial Dollar Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 1.00% Floor, 04/09/2027 | | | 3,574,177 | | | | 3,583,113 | |
Edelman Financial Center LLC, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 6.75%, 07/20/2026 | | | 384,615 | | | | 385,577 | |
Edelman Financial Engines Center LLC, First Lien Initial (2021) Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 0.75% Floor, 03/15/2028 | | | 4,377,030 | | | | 4,359,259 | |
Newport Group Holdings II, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 09/12/2025 | | | 2,344,410 | | | | 2,337,388 | |
| | | | | | | 12,949,274 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Building & Development - 2.88% | | | | | | | | |
C.H.I. Overhead Doors, Inc., First Lien Third Amendment Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 1.00% Floor, 07/31/2025(b) | | | 1,678,163 | | | | 1,681,310 | |
Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc., First Lien B Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 0.50% Floor, 04/12/2028 | | | 1,199,297 | | | | 1,196,298 | |
Foundation Building Materials, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 0.50% Floor, 01/31/2028 | | | 455,955 | | | | 452,365 | |
Foundation Building Materials, Inc., First Lien Sailor Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 0.50% Floor, 01/31/2028 | | | 263,685 | | | | 261,608 | |
LBM Acquisition LLC, First Lien Initial Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 0.75% Floor, 12/17/2027 | | | 192,953 | | | | 192,465 | |
LBM Acquisition LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 0.75% Floor, 12/17/2027 | | | 868,289 | | | | 866,092 | |
MI Windows and Doors LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 0.75% Floor, 12/18/2027 | | | 1,630,360 | | | | 1,638,520 | |
Tutor Perini Corp., First Lien B Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.75%, 1.00% Floor, 08/18/2027 | | | 744,476 | | | | 754,016 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Blackstone / GSO Floating Rate Enhanced Income Fund | Portfolio of Investments |
| March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
| | Principal | | | | |
| | Amount | | | Value | |
| | | | | | |
Building & Development (continued) | | | | | | |
White Cap Buyer LLC, First Lien Initial Closing Date Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 0.50% Floor, 10/19/2027 | | $ | 2,022,581 | | | $ | 2,021,458 | |
| | | | | | | 9,064,132 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Business Equipment & Services - 22.24% | | | | | | | | |
Access CIG LLC, First Lien B Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 02/27/2025 | | | 1,738,404 | | | | 1,726,914 | |
Access CIG LLC, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.75%, 02/27/2026 | | | 1,537,662 | | | | 1,539,585 | |
Allied Universal Holdco LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 07/10/2026 | | | 1,382,500 | | | | 1,380,343 | |
APFS Staffing Holdings, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.75%, 04/15/2026 | | | 1,786,364 | | | | 1,781,344 | |
AqGen Ascensus, Inc., First Lien Seventh Amendment Replacement Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 1.00% Floor, 12/03/2026 | | | 3,210,298 | | | | 3,212,802 | |
BMC Acquisition, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 5.25%, 1.00% Floor, 12/28/2024 | | | 1,952,109 | | | | 1,943,568 | |
Cambium Learning Group, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.50%, 0.75% Floor, 12/18/2025 | | | 3,153,310 | | | | 3,161,004 | |
Camelot U.S. Acquisition 1 Co., First Lien Amendment No. 2 Incremental Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.00%, 1.00% Floor, 10/30/2026 | | | 1,076,439 | | | | 1,077,246 | |
Cast & Crew Payroll LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 02/09/2026 | | | 2,769,692 | | | | 2,734,642 | |
Convergint Technologies LLC, First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 0.75% Floor, 03/18/2028 | | | 179,665 | | | | 179,048 | |
Convergint Technologies LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 0.75% Floor, 03/18/2028 | | | 857,899 | | | | 854,952 | |
Convergint Technologies LLC, Second Lien 2nd lien TL Term Loan, 3M US L + 6.75%, 0.75% Floor, 03/18/2029(b) | | | 860,357 | | | | 864,659 | |
Dun & Bradstreet Corp., First Lien Initial Borrowing Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 02/06/2026 | | | 2,740,491 | | | | 2,729,364 | |
Epicor Software Corp., First Lien C Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 0.75% Floor, 07/30/2027 | | | 2,018,479 | | | | 2,015,421 | |
Epicor Software Corp., Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.75%, 1.00% Floor, 07/31/2028 | | | 1,677,966 | | | | 1,738,792 | |
eResearchTechnology, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.50%, 1.00% Floor, 02/04/2027 | | | 1,211,688 | | | | 1,214,717 | |
Garda World Security Corp., First Lien B-2 Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 10/30/2026 | | | 2,567,918 | | | | 2,573,799 | |
GI Revelation Acquisition LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 5.00%, 04/16/2025 | | | 1,956,774 | | | | 1,963,299 | |
Globallogic Holdings, Inc., First Lien 2020 Incremental B-2 Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 0.75% Floor, 09/14/2027 | | | 686,601 | | | | 687,459 | |
IG Investments Holdings LLC, First Lien Refinancing Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 1.00% Floor, 05/23/2025 | | | 3,513,003 | | | | 3,518,501 | |
Informatica LLC, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 7.125%, 02/25/2025 | | | 1,403,828 | | | | 1,438,053 | |
KUEHG Corp., First Lien B-3 Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 1.00% Floor, 02/21/2025 | | | 2,270,899 | | | | 2,226,117 | |
Learning Care Group No. 2, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.25%, 1.00% Floor, 03/13/2025 | | | 958,779 | | | | 941,804 | |
LegalZoom.com, Inc., First Lien 2018 Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.50%, 11/21/2024 | | | 2,474,684 | | | | 2,475,711 | |
Minotaur Acquisition, Inc., First Lien B Term Loan, 1M US L + 5.00%, 03/27/2026 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,000,840 | |
Mitchell International, Inc., First Lien Amendment No. 2 New Facility Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 0.50% Floor, 11/29/2024 | | | 271,776 | | | | 272,727 | |
Mitchell International, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 11/29/2024 | | | 1,098,222 | | | | 1,082,589 | |
Mitchell International, Inc., Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.25%, 12/01/2025 | | | 1,566,667 | | | | 1,567,646 | |
National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance Company, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 05/23/2025 | | | 2,167,009 | | | | 2,163,401 | |
PriceWaterhouseCoopers, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 05/01/2025 | | | 2,694,265 | | | | 2,699,559 | |
Project Boost Purchaser LLC, First Lien Tranche 1 Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 06/01/2026 | | | 2,202,512 | | | | 2,177,051 | |
ProQuest LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 10/23/2026 | | | 2,877,418 | | | | 2,862,671 | |
Revspring, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 10/11/2025 | | | 1,759,500 | | | | 1,755,832 | |
Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc., First Lien 2020 Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 1.00% Floor, 09/03/2026 | | | 1,985,000 | | | | 1,992,027 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Blackstone / GSO Floating Rate Enhanced Income Fund | Portfolio of Investments |
| March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
| | Principal | | | | |
| | Amount | | | Value | |
| | | | | | |
Business Equipment & Services (continued) | | | | | | |
Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 12/31/2025 | | $ | 520,622 | | | $ | 514,367 | |
St. George's University Scholastic Services LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 07/17/2025 | | | 1,349,558 | | | | 1,338,600 | |
ThoughtWorks, Inc., First Lien Incremental Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 0.50% Floor, 03/24/2028 | | | 1,031,250 | | | | 1,030,394 | |
Virtusa Corp., First Lien Closing Date Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 0.75% Floor, 02/11/2028 | | | 754,717 | | | | 756,608 | |
Weld North Education LLC, First Lien 2020 Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 0.75% Floor, 12/21/2027 | | | 3,708,747 | | | | 3,706,688 | |
| | | | | | | 69,900,144 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Cable & Satellite Television - 2.47% | | | | | | | | |
NewCo I B.V., First Lien Facility AV1 Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 01/31/2029 | | | 833,333 | | | | 832,146 | |
Numericable U.S. LLC, First Lien USD TLB-[12] Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.69%, 01/31/2026 | | | 2,954,198 | | | | 2,936,355 | |
Radiate HoldCo LLC, First Lien B Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 0.75% Floor, 09/25/2026 | | | 3,154,832 | | | | 3,157,339 | |
UPC Financing Partnership, First Lien Facility AV Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 01/31/2029 | | | 833,333 | | | | 832,146 | |
| | | | | | | 7,757,986 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Chemical & Plastics - 3.27% | | | | | | | | |
Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC, First Lien 2021 Refinancing Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.75%, 0.75% Floor, 08/27/2026 | | | 1,885,031 | | | | 1,913,109 | |
Composite Resins Holding B.V., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 1.00% Floor, 08/01/2025 | | | 948,424 | | | | 949,609 | |
CPC Acquisition Corp., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 0.75% Floor, 12/29/2027 | | | 647,059 | | | | 648,139 | |
DCG Acquisition Corp., First Lien B Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.50%, 09/30/2026(b) | | | 2,190,000 | | | | 2,187,263 | |
PQ Corp., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.00%, 1.00% Floor, 02/07/2027 | | | 506,876 | | | | 508,196 | |
Spectrum Holdings III Corp., First Lien Closing Date Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.25%, 1.00% Floor, 01/31/2025 | | | 1,260,049 | | | | 1,205,186 | |
Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc., First Lien Closing Date Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 1.00% Floor, 10/28/2024 | | | 1,844,287 | | | | 1,745,932 | |
Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc., Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 8.25%, 1.00% Floor, 10/27/2025 | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,123,626 | |
| | | | | | | 10,281,060 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Clothing & Textiles - 0.34% | | | | | | | | |
S&S Holdings LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 2M US L + 5.00%, 0.50% Floor, 03/11/2028 | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,073,875 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Conglomerates - 1.63% | | | | | | | | |
Genuine Financial Holdings LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 07/11/2025 | | | 3,538,213 | | | | 3,492,146 | |
Sabre GLBL, Inc., First Lien 2020 Other B Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 0.75% Floor, 12/17/2027 | | | 281,138 | | | | 284,478 | |
Spring Education Group, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 07/30/2025 | | | 1,401,996 | | | | 1,342,706 | |
| | | | | | | 5,119,330 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Containers & Glass Products - 3.22% | | | | | | | | |
Charter NEX US, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 0.75% Floor, 12/01/2027 | | | 1,413,201 | | | | 1,417,872 | |
Flex Acquisition Company, Inc., First Lien 2021 Specified Refinancing Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 0.50% Floor, 03/02/2028 | | | 1,409,007 | | | | 1,393,818 | |
IBC Capital I, Ltd., First Lien Tranche B-1 Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 09/11/2023 | | | 1,994,859 | | | | 1,982,391 | |
ProAmpac PG Borrower LLC, First Lien 2020-1 Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 1.00% Floor, 11/03/2025 | | | 2,392,754 | | | | 2,394,740 | |
Transcendia Holdings, Inc., First Lien 2017 Refinancing Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 1.00% Floor, 05/30/2024 | | | 1,254,852 | | | | 1,050,939 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Blackstone / GSO Floating Rate Enhanced Income Fund | Portfolio of Investments |
| March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
| | Principal | | | | |
| | Amount | | | Value | |
| | | | | | |
Containers & Glass Products (continued) | | | | | | |
Tricorbraun Holdings, Inc., First Lien Closing Date Initial Term Loan, 6M US L + 3.25%, 0.50% Floor, 03/03/2028 | | $ | 1,632,747 | | | $ | 1,619,481 | |
Tricorbraun Holdings, Inc., First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan, 6M US L + 3.25%, 0.50% Floor, 03/03/2028(c) | | | 280,947 | | | | 278,664 | |
| | | | | | | 10,137,905 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Diversified Insurance - 1.07% | | | | | | | | |
Broadstreet Partners, Inc., First Lien Initial (2020) Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 01/27/2027 | | | 1,791,891 | | | | 1,774,098 | |
Ryan Specialty Group LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.00%, 0.75% Floor, 09/01/2027 | | | 1,590,183 | | | | 1,592,830 | |
| | | | | | | 3,366,928 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Drugs - 1.24% | | | | | | | | |
Albany Molecular Research, Inc., First Lien 2020 Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 1.00% Floor, 08/30/2024 | | | 554,167 | | | | 555,089 | |
Cambrex Corp., First Lien Tranche B-2 Dollar Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 0.75% Floor, 12/04/2026 | | | 3,328,660 | | | | 3,333,520 | |
| | | | | | | 3,888,609 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Ecological Services & Equipment - 1.71% | | | | | | | | |
Emerald 2, Ltd., First Lien Initial B-1 Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 07/10/2026 | | | 2,177,355 | | | | 2,168,646 | |
EnergySolutions LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 1.00% Floor, 05/09/2025 | | | 3,219,230 | | | | 3,213,194 | |
| | | | | | | 5,381,840 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Electronics/Electric - 23.19% | | | | | | | | |
Applovin Corp., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 08/15/2025 | | | 3,096,788 | | | | 3,097,934 | |
Boxer Parent Company, Inc., First Lien 2021 Replacement Dollar Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 10/02/2025 | | | 2,001,008 | | | | 1,994,985 | |
Brave Parent Holdings, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 04/18/2025 | | | 974,937 | | | | 975,751 | |
ConvergeOne Holdings, Corp., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 5.00%, 01/04/2026 | | | 2,940,000 | | | | 2,847,669 | |
CPI International, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 1.00% Floor, 07/26/2024 | | | 2,382,468 | | | | 2,380,610 | |
DCert Buyer, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 10/16/2026 | | | 2,005,773 | | | | 2,004,800 | |
DCert Buyer, Inc., Second Lien First Amendment Refinancing Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.00%, 02/19/2029 | | | 943,235 | | | | 952,082 | |
Delta Topco, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 0.75% Floor, 12/01/2027 | | | 1,459,434 | | | | 1,459,697 | |
ECI Macola/MAX Holding LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 0.75% Floor, 11/09/2027 | | | 2,275,106 | | | | 2,271,125 | |
Endurance International Group Holdings, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 0.75% Floor, 02/10/2028 | | | 1,115,974 | | | | 1,106,209 | |
Excelitas Technologies Corp., First Lien Initial USD Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 1.00% Floor, 12/02/2024 | | | 2,901,825 | | | | 2,905,365 | |
Fiserv Investment Solutions, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 02/18/2027 | | | 886,661 | | | | 887,397 | |
Flexera Software LLC, First Lien B-1 Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 0.75% Floor, 03/03/2028 | | | 2,530,008 | | | | 2,537,914 | |
Gigamon, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 0.75% Floor, 12/27/2024 | | | 2,089,398 | | | | 2,094,632 | |
Help/Systems Holdings, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.75%, 1.00% Floor, 11/19/2026 | | | 2,433,165 | | | | 2,449,893 | |
Hyland Software, Inc., First Lien 2018 Refinancing Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 0.75% Floor, 07/01/2024 | | | 636,977 | | | | 637,442 | |
Hyland Software, Inc., Second Lien 2021 Refinancing Term Loan, 1M US L + 6.25%, 0.75% Floor, 07/07/2025 | | | 1,893,843 | | | | 1,901,731 | |
Idera, Inc., First Lien B-1 Term Loan, 6M US L + 3.75%, 0.75% Floor, 03/02/2028 | | | 851,504 | | | | 847,353 | |
Imperva, Inc., First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 1.00% Floor, 01/12/2026 | | | 1,722,441 | | | | 1,724,456 | |
Infinite BidCo LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 0.50% Floor, 03/02/2028 | | | 1,032,836 | | | | 1,027,672 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Blackstone / GSO Floating Rate Enhanced Income Fund | Portfolio of Investments |
| March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
| | Principal | | | | |
| | Amount | | | Value | |
| | | | | | |
Electronics/Electric (continued) | | | | | | |
Internet Brands, Inc., First Lien 2020 June New Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 1.00% Floor, 09/13/2024 | | $ | 3,316,244 | | | $ | 3,320,688 | |
Ivanti Software, Inc., First Lien First Amendment Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 0.75% Floor, 12/01/2027 | | | 362,130 | | | | 361,406 | |
Ivanti Software, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.75%, 1.00% Floor, 12/01/2027 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,010,630 | |
LI Group Holdings, Inc., First Lien 2021 Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 0.75% Floor, 03/11/2028 | | | 1,056,000 | | | | 1,059,960 | |
MA FinanceCo. LLC, First Lien Tranche B-4 Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 1.00% Floor, 06/05/2025 | | | 1,738,556 | | | | 1,752,682 | |
McAfee LLC, First Lien B USD Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 09/30/2024 | | | 2,380,738 | | | | 2,384,166 | |
MH SUB I LLC, Second Lien 2021 Replacement Term Loan, 1M US L + 6.25%, 02/23/2029 | | | 972,997 | | | | 980,295 | |
MLN US HoldCo LLC, First Lien B Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.50%, 11/30/2025 | | | 894,886 | | | | 793,339 | |
Navico, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.50%, 1.00% Floor, 03/31/2023 | | | 554,968 | | | | 531,382 | |
Park Place Technologies LLC, First Lien Closing Date Term Loan, 1M US L + 5.00%, 1.00% Floor, 11/10/2027 | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,000,000 | |
Perforce Software, Inc., First Lien New Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 07/01/2026 | | | 1,074,291 | | | | 1,065,563 | |
Project Alpha Intermediate Holding, Inc., First Lien 2021 Refinancing Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 04/26/2024 | | | 4,015,019 | | | | 4,009,499 | |
Project Angel Parent LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 1.00% Floor, 05/30/2025 | | | 317,822 | | | | 317,822 | |
Project Leopard Holdings, Inc., First Lien 2018 Repricing Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.75%, 1.00% Floor, 07/05/2024 | | | 2,442,135 | | | | 2,440,913 | |
Project Leopard Holdings, Inc., First Lien 2019 Incremental Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.75%, 1.00% Floor, 07/05/2024 | | | 1,287,959 | | | | 1,286,832 | |
Quest Software US Holdings, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 05/16/2025 | | | 989,873 | | | | 990,670 | |
Quest Software US Holdings, Inc., Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 8.25%, 05/18/2026 | | | 500,000 | | | | 500,520 | |
Riverbed Technology, Inc., First Lien 2020 Extension Term Loan, 3M US L + 6.00%, 1.00% Floor, 12/31/2025 | | | 349,470 | | | | 336,552 | |
Rocket Software, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 11/28/2025 | | | 1,836,519 | | | | 1,835,720 | |
S2P Acquisition Borrower, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 08/14/2026 | | | 1,630,722 | | | | 1,633,788 | |
Sophia LP, First Lien Closing Date Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 0.75% Floor, 10/07/2027 | | | 994,186 | | | | 995,121 | |
Syncsort, Inc., First Lien Facility B2 Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 0.75% Floor, 03/19/2028 | | | 3,823,150 | | | | 3,804,034 | |
Veritas US, Inc., First Lien Dollar B-2021 Term Loan, 3M US L + 5.00%, 1.00% Floor, 09/01/2025 | | | 1,361,491 | | | | 1,365,746 | |
| | | | | | | 72,882,045 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Equipment Leasing - 0.82% | | | | | | | | |
Spin Holdco, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 0.75% Floor, 03/04/2028 | | | 2,590,703 | | | | 2,571,959 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Financial Intermediaries - 2.43% | | | | | | | | |
ION Trading Finance, Ltd., First Lien Initial Dollar (2021) Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 1.00% Floor, 03/26/2028 | | | 2,241,732 | | | | 2,244,534 | |
Misys, Ltd., First Lien Dollar Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 1.00% Floor, 06/13/2024 | | | 813,510 | | | | 798,452 | |
PI UK Holdco II, Ltd., First Lien Facility B1 Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 1.00% Floor, 01/03/2025 | | | 2,127,017 | | | | 2,128,102 | |
Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 05/01/2025 | | | 2,507,615 | | | | 2,479,090 | |
| | | | | | | 7,650,178 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Food Products - 3.32% | | | | | | | | |
Alphabet Holding Company, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 09/26/2024 | | | 2,376,179 | | | | 2,363,003 | |
Dole Food Company, Inc., First Lien Tranche B Term Loan, 1M US L + 2.75%, 1.00% Floor, 04/06/2024 | | | 2,154,907 | | | | 2,157,159 | |
Froneri International, Ltd., Second Lien Facility Term Loan, 1M US L + 5.75%, 01/31/2028 | | | 1,340,000 | | | | 1,360,944 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Blackstone / GSO Floating Rate Enhanced Income Fund | Portfolio of Investments |
| March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
| | Principal | | | | |
| | Amount | | | Value | |
| | | | | | |
Food Products (continued) | | | | | | |
Snacking Investments BidCo Pty, Ltd., First Lien Initial US Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 1.00% Floor, 12/18/2026 | | $ | 1,912,709 | | | $ | 1,920,283 | |
TKC Holdings, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 1.00% Floor, 02/01/2023 | | | 1,592,054 | | | | 1,558,358 | |
TKC Holdings, Inc., Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 8.00%, 1.00% Floor, 02/01/2024 | | | 1,149,770 | | | | 1,072,758 | |
| | | | | | | 10,432,505 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Food Service - 3.26% | | | | | | | | |
CEC Entertainment, Inc., Exit Facility, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 1.00%, 1.00% Floor, 12/30/2025 | | | 297,100 | | | | 407,028 | |
CEC Entertainment, Inc., Second Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 6.50%, 1.00% Floor, 12/30/2027 | | | 201,863 | | | | 198,027 | |
Fogo de Chao, Inc., First Lien 2018 Refinancing Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 1.00% Floor, 04/07/2025 | | | 537,059 | | | | 508,418 | |
IRB Holding Corp., First Lien 2020 Replacement B Term Loan, 3M US L + 2.75%, 1.00% Floor, 02/05/2025 | | | 1,606,368 | | | | 1,595,597 | |
IRB Holding Corp., First Lien Fourth Amendment Incremental Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.25%, 1.00% Floor, 12/15/2027 | | | 1,144,672 | | | | 1,141,988 | |
K-Mac Holdings Corp., Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 6.75%, 03/16/2026 | | | 1,720,833 | | | | 1,708,357 | |
Quidditch Acquisition, Inc., First Lien B Term Loan, 3M US L + 7.00%, 1.00% Floor, 03/21/2025 | | | 2,737,837 | | | | 2,683,081 | |
Tacala Investment Corp., Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.50%, 0.75% Floor, 02/04/2028 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,000,840 | |
| | | | | | | 10,243,336 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Food/Drug Retailers - 0.89% | | | | | | | | |
EG Group, Ltd., First Lien Additional Facility Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 02/07/2025 | | | 2,509,935 | | | | 2,474,080 | |
EG Group, Ltd., First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 0.50% Floor, 03/11/2026 | | | 317,961 | | | | 315,179 | |
| | | | | | | 2,789,259 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Healthcare - 18.85% | | | | | | | | |
athenahealth, Inc., First Lien B-1 Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 02/11/2026 | | | 2,179,979 | | | | 2,188,154 | |
Auris Luxembourg III SARL, First Lien Facility B2 Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 02/27/2026 | | | 3,289,041 | | | | 3,198,593 | |
BioClinica Holding I LP, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 1.00% Floor, 10/20/2023 | | | 839,148 | | | | 839,497 | |
Carestream Health, Inc., Second Lien 2023 Extended Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.50%, 8.00% PIK, 1.00% Floor, 08/08/2023 | | | 1,633,878 | | | | 1,492,278 | |
CHG Healthcare Services, Inc., First Lien 2017 New Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.00%, 1.00% Floor, 06/07/2023 | | | 1,845,208 | | | | 1,841,748 | |
Covenant Surgical Partners, Inc., First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 07/01/2026(c) | | | 168,412 | | | | 166,097 | |
Covenant Surgical Partners, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 07/01/2026 | | | 2,741,435 | | | | 2,703,741 | |
CPI Holdco LLC, First Lien B-1 Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 11/04/2026 | | | 1,292,554 | | | | 1,293,039 | |
CryoLife, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.25%, 1.00% Floor, 12/02/2024 | | | 2,435,004 | | | | 2,444,135 | |
Envision Healthcare Corp., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 10/10/2025 | | | 2,284,326 | | | | 1,978,329 | |
Femur Buyer, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.50%, 03/05/2026 | | | 1,892,150 | | | | 1,814,099 | |
Genesis Care Finance Pty, Ltd., First Lien Facility B5 Term Loan, 3M US L + 5.00%, 1.00% Floor, 05/14/2027 | | | 1,910,526 | | | | 1,906,552 | |
LifePoint Health, Inc., First Lien B Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 11/16/2025 | | | 2,059,657 | | | | 2,057,906 | |
Maravai Intermediate Holdings LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 1.00% Floor, 10/19/2027 | | | 1,706,444 | | | | 1,717,110 | |
Navicure, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 10/22/2026 | | | 1,008,048 | | | | 1,011,203 | |
NMSC Holdings, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 5.00%, 1.00% Floor, 04/19/2023 | | | 3,879,185 | | | | 3,829,725 | |
Onex TSG Intermediate Corp., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.75%, 0.75% Floor, 02/28/2028 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,982,140 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
| | Principal | | | | |
| | Amount | | | Value | |
| | | | | | |
Healthcare (continued) | | | | | | |
Pathway Vet Alliance LLC, First Lien 2021 Replacement Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 03/31/2027 | | $ | 1,600,635 | | | $ | 1,593,464 | |
PetVet Care Centers LLC, First Lien 2021 Replacement Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 0.75% Floor, 02/14/2025 | | | 882,608 | | | | 881,836 | |
PetVet Care Centers LLC, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 6.25%, 02/13/2026 | | | 1,770,588 | | | | 1,771,704 | |
Phoenix Guarantor, Inc., First Lien Tranche B-1 Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 03/05/2026 | | | 783,556 | | | | 776,214 | |
Phoenix Guarantor, Inc., First Lien Tranche B-2 Retired 04/08/2021 Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 0.50% Floor, 03/05/2026 | | | 1,491,105 | | | | 1,481,554 | |
Phoenix Guarantor, Inc., First Lien Tranche B-3 Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 03/05/2026 | | | 971,774 | | | | 965,549 | |
Pluto Acquisition I, Inc., First Lien 2020 Incremental Term Loan, 1M US L + 5.00%, 0.50% Floor, 06/22/2026 | | | 266,000 | | | | 266,997 | |
Project Ruby Ultimate Parent Corp., First Lien Closing Date Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.25%, 0.75% Floor, 03/10/2028 | | | 1,060,457 | | | | 1,057,806 | |
Sunshine Luxembourg VII SARL, First Lien Facility B3 Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 0.75% Floor, 10/01/2026 | | | 269,759 | | | | 269,826 | |
Surgery Center Holdings, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 1.00% Floor, 09/03/2024 | | | 3,144,009 | | | | 3,118,951 | |
Team Health Holdings, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 2.75%, 1.00% Floor, 02/06/2024 | | | 2,187,370 | | | | 2,040,477 | |
Tecostar Holdings, Inc., First Lien 2017 Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 1.00% Floor, 05/01/2024 | | | 2,409,902 | | | | 2,376,260 | |
TTF Holdings LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 0.75% Floor, 03/24/2028(b) | | | 309,091 | | | | 309,091 | |
U.S. Anesthesia Partners, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.00%, 1.00% Floor, 06/23/2024 | | | 2,762,040 | | | | 2,730,774 | |
Unified Women’s Healthcare LP, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 0.75% Floor, 12/20/2027(b) | | | 2,287,125 | | | | 2,292,843 | |
Verscend Holding Corp., First Lien B-1 Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 08/27/2025 | | | 2,144,138 | | | | 2,147,118 | |
Viant Medical Holdings, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 07/02/2025 | | | 2,777,236 | | | | 2,699,140 | |
| | | | | | | 59,243,950 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Home Furnishings - 1.66% | | | | | | | | |
AI Aqua Merger Sub, Inc., First Lien Tranche B-1 Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 1.00% Floor, 12/13/2023 | | | 3,470,805 | | | | 3,471,899 | |
APX Group, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 5.00%, 12/31/2025 | | | 1,753,854 | | | | 1,756,291 | |
| | | | | | | 5,228,190 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Industrial Equipment - 3.63% | | | | | | | | |
Apex Tool Group LLC, First Lien Third Amendment Term Loan, 1M US L + 5.25%, 1.25% Floor, 08/01/2024 | | | 2,673,299 | | | | 2,676,440 | |
Blount International, Inc., First Lien New Refinancing Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 1.00% Floor, 04/12/2023 | | | 1,855,814 | | | | 1,862,773 | |
Fluid-Flow Products, Inc., First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 0.50% Floor, 03/17/2028 | | | 135,484 | | | | 134,891 | |
Fluid-Flow Products, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 0.50% Floor, 03/17/2028 | | | 711,290 | | | | 708,179 | |
Justrite Safety Group, First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.50%, 06/28/2026(b)(c) | | | 59,958 | | | | 57,710 | |
Justrite Safety Group, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.50%, 06/28/2026(b) | | | 1,109,228 | | | | 1,067,632 | |
LTI Holdings, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 09/06/2025 | | | 2,258,707 | | | | 2,228,825 | |
Tailwind Smith Cooper Intermediate Corp., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 5.00%, 05/28/2026 | | | 767,023 | | | | 751,970 | |
Vertical Midco GmbH, First Lien Facility B Term Loan, 6M US L + 4.25%, 07/30/2027 | | | 1,910,412 | | | | 1,917,462 | |
| | | | | | | 11,405,882 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Blackstone / GSO Floating Rate Enhanced Income Fund | Portfolio of Investments |
| March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
| | Principal | | | | |
| | Amount | | | Value | |
| | | | | | |
Insurance - 1.90% | | | | | | |
Baldwin Risk Partners LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 0.75% Floor, 10/14/2027(b) | | $ | 1,492,500 | | | $ | 1,492,500 | |
HIG Finance 2, Ltd., First Lien 2021 Dollar Refinancing Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 0.75% Floor, 11/12/2027 | | | 2,313,383 | | | | 2,310,167 | |
Outcomes Group Holdings, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.25%, 10/24/2025 | | | 2,043,864 | | | | 2,025,990 | |
Outcomes Group Holdings, Inc., Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 7.50%, 10/26/2026(b) | | | 147,929 | | | | 144,601 | |
| | | | | | | 5,973,258 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Leisure Goods/Activities/Movies - 3.56% | | | | | | | | |
Alterra Mountain Company, First Lien Additional Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.50%, 1.00% Floor, 08/01/2026 | | | 464,063 | | | | 466,383 | |
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., First Lien B-1 Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.00%, 04/22/2026 | | | 1,067,957 | | | | 926,955 | |
Amplify Finco Pty, Ltd., First Lien U.S. Dollar Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 0.75% Floor, 11/26/2026(b) | | | 2,490,000 | | | | 2,452,650 | |
Crown Finance US, Inc., First Lien Initial Dollar Tranche Term Loan, 3M US L + 2.50%, 1.00% Floor, 02/28/2025 | | | 1,080,180 | | | | 926,060 | |
Recess Holdings, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 1.00% Floor, 09/30/2024 | | | 1,900,000 | | | | 1,886,747 | |
SMG US Midco 2, Inc., First Lien 2020 Refinancing Term Loan, 3M US L + 2.50%, 01/23/2025 | | | 1,142,672 | | | | 1,091,252 | |
Travel Leaders Group LLC, First Lien 2018 Refinancing Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 01/25/2024 | | | 2,269,167 | | | | 2,133,697 | |
Travelport Finance SARL, First Lien Initial (Priority) Term Loan, 3M US L + 8.00, 6.50% PIK, 1.00% Floor, 02/28/2025(d) | | | 204,750 | | | | 208,930 | |
Travelport Finance SARL, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 5.00%, 05/29/2026 | | | 1,362,330 | | | | 1,112,642 | |
| | | | | | | 11,205,316 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Lodging & Casinos - 0.64% | | | | | | | | |
Flutter Entertainment PLC, First Lien USD Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 07/10/2025 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,005,840 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Nonferrous Metals/Minerals - 0.62% | | | | | | | | |
American Rock Salt Company LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 1.00% Floor, 03/21/2025 | | | 1,939,682 | | | | 1,951,078 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Property & Casualty Insurance - 1.24% | | | | | | | | |
AssuredPartners, Inc., First Lien 2020 June Incremental Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.50%, 1.00% Floor, 02/12/2027 | | | 450,000 | | | | 451,631 | |
ExamWorks Group, Inc., First Lien B-1 Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.25%, 1.00% Floor, 07/27/2023 | | | 3,441,985 | | | | 3,444,756 | |
| | | | | | | 3,896,387 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Publishing - 1.22% | | | | | | | | |
Recorded Books, Inc., First Lien 2021 Replacement Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 08/29/2025 | | | 2,237,743 | | | | 2,235,103 | |
Shutterfly, Inc., First Lien B Term Loan, 3M US L + 6.00%, 1.00% Floor, 09/25/2026 | | | 1,601,935 | | | | 1,610,057 | |
| | | | | | | 3,845,160 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Radio & Television - 2.11% | | | | | | | | |
E.W. Scripps Company, First Lien Tranche B-3 Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.00%, 0.75% Floor, 01/07/2028 | | | 1,330,167 | | | | 1,327,573 | |
Terrier Media Buyer, Inc., First Lien 2021 B Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 12/17/2026 | | | 1,760,230 | | | | 1,746,905 | |
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment LLC, First Lien B-1 Term Loan, 1M US L + 2.75%, 05/18/2025 | | | 3,749,554 | | | | 3,553,227 | |
| | | | | | | 6,627,705 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Blackstone / GSO Floating Rate Enhanced Income Fund | Portfolio of Investments |
| March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
| | Principal | | | | |
| | Amount | | | Value | |
| | | | | | |
Retailers (except food & drug) - 0.68% | | | | | | |
Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.25%, 0.75% Floor, 03/03/2028 | | $ | 1,614,953 | | | $ | 1,611,166 | |
PetSmart LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 0.75% Floor, 02/11/2028 | | | 533,773 | | | | 533,693 | |
| | | | | | | 2,144,859 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Steel - 0.34% | | | | | | | | |
Phoenix Services International LLC, First Lien B Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 1.00% Floor, 03/01/2025 | | | 1,077,915 | | | | 1,070,844 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Surface Transport - 0.52% | | | | | | | | |
The Kenan Advantage Group, Inc., First Lien U.S. B-1 Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 0.75% Floor, 03/24/2026 | | | 1,632,170 | | | | 1,626,049 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Telecommunications - 4.00% | | | | | | | | |
Aventiv Technologies LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.50%, 1.00% Floor, 11/01/2024 | | | 1,800,218 | | | | 1,671,853 | |
CCI Buyer, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 0.75% Floor, 12/17/2027 | | | 1,161,790 | | | | 1,164,881 | |
Greeneden U.S. Holdings I LLC, First Lien Initial Dollar (2020) Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 0.75% Floor, 12/01/2027 | | | 2,255,153 | | | | 2,257,408 | |
Masergy Holdings, Inc., First Lien 2017 Replacement Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.25%, 1.00% Floor, 12/15/2023 | | | 1,798,005 | | | | 1,798,851 | |
Masergy Holdings, Inc., Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 7.50%, 1.00% Floor, 12/16/2024 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 997,500 | |
Peak 10 Holding Corp., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 08/01/2024 | | | 483,709 | | | | 453,175 | |
Rackspace Technology Global, Inc., First Lien 2021 B Term Loan, 3M US L + 2.75%, 0.75% Floor, 02/15/2028 | | | 1,395,145 | | | | 1,384,604 | |
TierPoint LLC, First Lien Initial (2021) Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 0.75% Floor, 05/05/2026 | | | 2,853,458 | | | | 2,842,458 | |
| | | | | | | 12,570,730 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL FLOATING RATE LOAN INTERESTS | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $391,701,470) | | | | | | | 391,891,131 | |
| | | | | | | | |
COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATION SECURITIES(a) - 6.15% | | | | | | | | |
Structured Finance Obligations - 6.15% | | | | | | | | |
522 Funding CLO 2021-7, Ltd., 3M US L + 6.22%, 04/23/2034(b)(e) | | | 500,000 | | | | 495,700 | |
AIG CLO 2019-2, Ltd., 3M US L + 7.25%, 10/25/2032(b)(e) | | | 250,000 | | | | 251,338 | |
AMMC CLO 22, Ltd., 3M US L + 2.70%, 04/25/2031(b)(e) | | | 250,000 | | | | 243,836 | |
Ares LIV CLO, Ltd., 3M US L + 7.34%, 10/15/2032(b)(e) | | | 500,000 | | | | 501,191 | |
Barings CLO, Ltd. 2020-II, 3M US L + 7.90%, 10/15/2033(b)(e) | | | 750,000 | | | | 757,853 | |
BlueMountain CLO 2016-2, Ltd., 3M US L + 4.00%, 08/20/2032(b)(e) | | | 750,000 | | | | 753,631 | |
California Street CLO IX LP, 3M US L + 3.70%, 07/16/2032(b)(e) | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,507,482 | |
CarVal CLO III, Ltd., 3M US L + 3.70%, 07/20/2032(b)(e) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,002,535 | |
CIFC Funding 2016-I, Ltd.: | | | | | | | | |
3M US L + 4.00%, 10/21/2031(b)(e) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,007,331 | |
3M US L + 7.70%, 10/21/2031(b)(e) | | | 500,000 | | | | 502,877 | |
Dryden 65 CLO, Ltd., 3M US L + 5.75%, 07/18/2030(b)(e) | | | 500,000 | | | | 483,794 | |
Dryden 80 CLO, Ltd., 3M US L + 4.10%, 01/17/2033(b)(e) | | | 250,000 | | | | 252,422 | |
Eaton Vance CLO 2013-1, Ltd., 3M US L + 6.80%, 01/15/2034(b)(e) | | | 250,000 | | | | 250,462 | |
Fort Washington CLO 2019-1: | | | | | | | | |
3M US L + 3.90%, 10/20/2032(b)(e) | | | 500,000 | | | | 502,766 | |
3M US L + 7.25%, 10/20/2032(b)(e) | | | 750,000 | | | | 746,681 | |
HPS Loan Management 6-2015, Ltd., 3M US L + 5.10%, 02/05/2031(b)(e) | | | 833,000 | | | | 761,641 | |
Kayne CLO 5, Ltd., 3M US L + 6.70%, 07/24/2032(b)(e) | | | 500,000 | | | | 500,876 | |
OHA Credit Funding 6, Ltd., 3M US L + 7.33%, 07/20/2031(b)(e) | | | 500,000 | | | | 502,083 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Blackstone / GSO Floating Rate Enhanced Income Fund | Portfolio of Investments |
| March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
| | Principal | | | | |
| | Amount | | | Value | |
| | | | | | |
Structured Finance Obligations (continued) | | | | | | |
OHA Credit Partners XIII, Ltd., 3M US L + 7.15%, 01/21/2030(b)(e) | | $ | 750,000 | | | $ | 751,893 | |
Parallel 2018-2, Ltd., 3M US L + 3.15%, 10/20/2031(b)(e) | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,887,407 | |
Parallel 2019-1, Ltd.: | | | | | | | | |
3M US L + 4.20%, 07/20/2032(b)(e) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,003,080 | |
3M US L + 6.72%, 07/20/2032(b)(e) | | | 667,000 | | | | 649,044 | |
Parallel 2020-1, Ltd.: | | | | | | | | |
3M US L + 4.10%, 07/20/2031(b)(e) | | | 500,000 | | | | 501,766 | |
3M US L + 5.00%, 07/20/2031(b)(e) | | | 500,000 | | | | 502,262 | |
Regatta XV Funding, Ltd., 3M US L + 3.30%, 10/25/2031(b)(e) | | | 250,000 | | | | 250,300 | |
Romark CLO II, Ltd., 3M US L + 3.35%, 07/25/2031(b)(e) | | | 500,000 | | | | 489,039 | |
Romark CLO III, Ltd., 3M US L + 3.90%, 07/15/2032(b)(e) | | | 531,250 | | | | 532,571 | |
Romark CLO, Ltd., 3M US L + 3.00%, 10/23/2030(b)(e) | | | 500,000 | | | | 489,816 | |
TIAA CLO IV, Ltd., 3M US L + 5.95%, 01/20/2032(b)(e) | | | 800,000 | | | | 763,237 | |
Voya CLO 2016-2, Ltd., 3M US L + 4.00%, 07/19/2028(b)(e) | | | 250,000 | | | | 250,338 | |
Voya CLO 2019-4, Ltd., 3M US L + 7.48%, 01/15/2033(b)(e) | | | 250,000 | | | | 252,155 | |
| | | | | | | 19,347,407 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATION SECURITIES | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $19,228,975) | | | | | | | 19,347,407 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CORPORATE BONDS - 18.41% | | | | | | | | |
Brokers, Dealers & Investment Houses - 0.24% | | | | | | | | |
AG Issuer LLC, 6.250%, 03/01/2028(e) | | | 721,000 | | | | 756,149 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Building & Development - 1.75% | | | | | | | | |
Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc., 6.125%, 01/15/2029(e) | | | 882,000 | | | | 940,984 | |
Foundation Building Materials, Inc., 6.000%, 03/01/2029(e) | | | 1,314,000 | | | | 1,299,217 | |
Griffon Corp., 5.750%, 03/01/2028 | | | 1,615,000 | | | | 1,719,975 | |
Tutor Perini Corp., 6.875%, 05/01/2025(e) | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,552,950 | |
| | | | | | | 5,513,126 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Business Equipment & Services - 1.36% | | | | | | | | |
Austin BidCo, Inc., 7.125%, 12/15/2028(e) | | | 571,000 | | | | 582,063 | |
Diebold Nixdorf, Inc., 9.375%, 07/15/2025(e) | | | 1,047,000 | | | | 1,168,059 | |
Outfront Media Capital LLC / Outfront Media Capital Corp., 6.250%, 06/15/2025(e) | | | 2,381,000 | | | | 2,522,372 | |
| | | | | | | 4,272,494 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Cable & Satellite Television - 1.32% | | | | | | | | |
Altice France Holding SA, 6.000%, 02/15/2028(e) | | | 2,149,000 | | | | 2,121,375 | |
CSC Holdings LLC, 4.625%, 12/01/2030(e) | | | 1,413,000 | | | | 1,391,805 | |
VMed O2 UK Financing I PLC, 4.250%, 01/31/2031(e) | | | 666,000 | | | | 649,083 | |
| | | | | | | 4,162,263 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Containers & Glass Products - 1.07% | | | | | | | | |
Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC / Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc., 5.250%, 08/15/2027(e) | | | 1,481,000 | | | | 1,512,219 | |
Intelligent Packaging, Ltd. Finco, Inc. / Intelligent Packaging Ltd Co.-Issuer LLC, 6.000%, 09/15/2028(e) | | | 413,000 | | | | 427,197 | |
Trident TPI Holdings, Inc.: | | | | | | | | |
9.250%, 08/01/2024(e) | | | 636,000 | | | | 678,930 | |
6.625%, 11/01/2025(e) | | | 750,000 | | | | 765,859 | |
| | | | | | | 3,384,205 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
| | Principal | | | | |
| | Amount | | | Value | |
| | | | | | |
Diversified Insurance - 1.86% | | | | | | |
HUB International, Ltd., 7.000%, 05/01/2026(e) | | $ | 2,850,000 | | | $ | 2,962,333 | |
NFP Corp., 6.875%, 08/15/2028(e) | | | 2,775,000 | | | | 2,882,531 | |
| | | | | | | 5,844,864 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Electronics/Electric - 2.11% | | | | | | | | |
Plantronics, Inc., 4.750%, 03/01/2029(e) | | | 3,232,000 | | | | 3,183,520 | |
Spectrum Brands, Inc., 5.500%, 07/15/2030(e) | | | 477,000 | | | | 511,285 | |
Veritas US, Inc. / Veritas Bermuda, Ltd., 7.500%, 09/01/2025(e) | | | 2,818,000 | | | | 2,930,438 | |
| | | | | | | 6,625,243 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Food Products - 0.28% | | | | | | | | |
Dole Food Co., Inc., 7.250%, 06/15/2025(e) | | | 846,000 | | | | 871,380 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Food Service - 0.25% | | | | | | | | |
IRB Holding Corp., 6.750%, 02/15/2026(e) | | | 750,000 | | | | 777,188 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Healthcare - 1.10% | | | | | | | | |
Envision Healthcare Corp., 8.750%, 10/15/2026(e) | | | 1,584,000 | | | | 1,177,799 | |
Team Health Holdings, Inc., 6.375%, 02/01/2025(e) | | | 750,000 | | | | 664,635 | |
US Acute Care Solutions LLC, 6.375%, 03/01/2026(e) | | | 1,555,000 | | | | 1,615,256 | |
| | | | | | | 3,457,690 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Home Furnishings - 0.44% | | | | | | | | |
Prime Security Services Borrower LLC / Prime Finance, Inc., 6.250%, 01/15/2028(e) | | | 1,317,000 | | | | 1,372,841 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Industrial Equipment - 0.20% | | | | | | | | |
Vertical Holdco GmbH, 7.625%, 07/15/2028(e) | | | 340,000 | | | | 366,223 | |
Vertical US Newco, Inc., 5.250%, 07/15/2027(e) | | | 259,000 | | | | 271,626 | |
| | | | | | | 637,849 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Leisure Goods/Activities/Movies - 0.76% | | | | | | | | |
Cinemark USA, Inc., 5.875%, 03/15/2026(e) | | | 1,246,000 | | | | 1,278,944 | |
Lions Gate Capital Holdings LLC, 5.500%, 04/15/2029(e) | | | 1,115,000 | | | | 1,117,910 | |
| | | | | | | 2,396,854 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Property & Casualty Insurance - 0.72% | | | | | | | | |
AssuredPartners, Inc.: | | | | | | | | |
7.000%, 08/15/2025(e) | | | 1,150,000 | | | | 1,192,222 | |
5.625%, 01/15/2029(e) | | | 1,053,000 | | | | 1,074,323 | |
| | | | | | | 2,266,545 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Publishing - 0.52% | | | | | | | | |
Photo Holdings Merger Sub, Inc., 8.500%, 10/01/2026(e) | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,628,205 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Radio & Television - 2.51% | | | | | | | | |
Entercom Media Corp.: | | | | | | | | |
6.500%, 05/01/2027(e) | | | 1,717,000 | | | | 1,779,241 | |
6.750%, 04/02/2029(e) | | | 275,000 | | | | 286,090 | |
Sinclair Television Group, Inc.: | | | | | | | | |
5.125%, 02/15/2027(e) | | | 624,000 | | | | 610,350 | |
5.500%, 03/01/2030(e) | | | 1,573,000 | | | | 1,532,401 | |
4.125%, 12/01/2030(e) | | | 736,000 | | | | 710,700 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Blackstone / GSO Floating Rate Enhanced Income Fund | Portfolio of Investments |
| March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
| | Principal | | | | |
| | Amount | | | Value | |
| | | | | | |
Radio & Television (continued) | | | | | | |
Univision Communications, Inc., 6.625%, 06/01/2027(e) | | $ | 2,775,000 | | | $ | 2,968,695 | |
| | | | | | | 7,887,477 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Steel - 0.55% | | | | | | | | |
GrafTech Finance, Inc., 4.625%, 12/15/2028(e) | | | 1,713,000 | | | | 1,727,989 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Surface Transport - 0.53% | | | | | | | | |
XPO Logistics, Inc., 6.250%, 05/01/2025(e) | | | 1,539,000 | | | | 1,658,026 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Utilities - 0.84% | | | | | | | | |
Pike Corp., 5.500%, 09/01/2028(e) | | | 2,586,000 | | | | 2,637,720 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $56,809,172) | | | | | | | 57,878,108 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | Shares | | | | | |
COMMON STOCK - 0.31% | | | | | | | | |
Food Service - 0.31% | | | | | | | | |
CEC Brands, LLC - Equity(f) | | | 53,298 | | | | 959,364 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $212,475) | | | | | | | 959,364 | |
| | | | | | | | |
WARRANTS - 0.04% | | | | | | | | |
Healthcare - 0.04% | | | | | | | | |
Carestream Health expires 12/31/2049 at $0.01(b) | | | 33 | | | | 117,613 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL WARRANTS | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $0) | | | | | | | 117,613 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 5.38% | | | | | | | | |
Fidelity Treasury Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
(0.010% 7-Day Yield) | | | 16,922,875 | | | | 16,922,875 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $16,922,875) | | | | | | | 16,922,875 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments- 154.96% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $484,874,967) | | | | | | | 487,116,498 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (7.88)% | | | | | | | (24,771,236 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Leverage Facility - (47.08)% | | | | | | | (148,000,000 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets - 100.00% | | | | | | $ | 314,345,262 | |
Amounts above are shown as a percentage of net assets as of March 31, 2021.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Blackstone / GSO Floating Rate Enhanced Income Fund | Portfolio of Investments |
| March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
Investment Abbreviations:
LIBOR - London Interbank Offered Rate
Reference Rates:
1M US L - 1 Month LIBOR as of March 31, 2021 was 0.11%
2M US L - 2 Month LIBOR as of March 31, 2021 was 0.13%
3M US L - 3 Month LIBOR as of March 31, 2021 was 0.19%
6M US L - 6 Month LIBOR as of March 31, 2021 was 0.21%
| (a) | Floating or variable rate security. The reference rate is described above. The rate in effect as of March 31, 2021 is based on the reference rate plus the displayed spread as of the security's last reset date. Where applicable, the reference rate is subject to a floor rate. |
| (b) | Level 3 assets valued using significant unobservable inputs as a result of unavailable quoted prices from an active market or the unavailability of other significant observable inputs. |
| (c) | A portion of this position was not funded as of March 31, 2021. The Portfolio of Investments records only the funded portion of each position. As of March 31, 2021, the Fund has unfunded delayed draw loans in the amount of $550,543. Fair value of these unfunded delayed draws was $541,631. |
| (d) | Represents a payment-in-kind (“PIK”) security which may pay interest/dividend in additional par/shares. |
| (e) | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Total market value of Rule 144A securities amounts to $75,505,540, which represented approximately 24.02% of net assets as of March 31, 2021. Such securities may normally be sold to qualified institutional buyers in transactions exempt from registration. |
| (f) | Non-income producing security. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Blackstone / GSO Floating Rate | |
Enhanced Income Fund | Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
| March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
ASSETS: | | | |
Investments, at fair value (Cost $484,874,967) | | $ | 487,116,498 | |
Cash | | | 2,141,327 | |
Receivable for investment securities sold | | | 35,460,562 | |
Interest receivable | | | 1,562,394 | |
Receivable for shares sold | | | 723,746 | |
Prepaid offering costs | | | 36,820 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 36,914 | |
Total Assets | | | 527,078,261 | |
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LIABILITIES: | | | | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | | 62,384,798 | |
Leverage facility | | | 148,000,000 | |
Interest due on leverage facility | | | 69,718 | |
Net unrealized depreciation on unfunded loan commitments | | | 5,752 | |
Distributions payable to common shareholders | | | 1,418,749 | |
Accrued advisory fee | | | 2,335 | |
Accrued trustees' fees payable | | | 50,152 | |
Accrued distribution fees payable | | | 35,647 | |
Accrued shareholder servicing fees payable | | | 35,640 | |
Accrued transfer agent fees payable | | | 77,020 | |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | | 653,188 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 212,732,999 | |
Net Assets Attributable to Common Shareholders | | $ | 314,345,262 | |
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COMPOSITION OF NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHARES: | | | | |
Par value ($0.001 per share, applicable to 13,082,443 shares issued and outstanding) | | $ | 13,082 | |
Paid-in capital in excess of par value | | | 334,848,647 | |
Total distributable earnings | | | (20,516,467 | ) |
Net Assets Attributable to Common Shareholders | | $ | 314,345,262 | |
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NET ASSET VALUE | | | | |
Class I: | | | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 23.98 | |
Net assets | | | 148,206,154 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited shares authorized, par value $0.001 per share) | | | 6,179,832 | |
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Class T: | | | | |
Net asset value per share | | | 23.94 | |
Net assets | | | 141,931,931 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited shares authorized, par value $0.001 per share) | | | 5,928,986 | |
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Class D: | | | | |
Net asset value per share | | | 24.02 | |
Net assets | | | 114,650 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited shares authorized, par value $0.001 per share) | | | 4,774 | |
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Class T-I: | | | | |
Net asset value per share | | | 24.53 | |
Net assets | | | 6,695,428 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited shares authorized, par value $0.001 per share) | | | 272,920 | |
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Class U: | | | | |
Net asset value per share | | | 25.00 | |
Net assets | | | 17,397,099 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited shares authorized, par value $0.001 per share) | | | 695,932 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Blackstone / GSO Floating Rate | |
Enhanced Income Fund | Statement of Operations |
| For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
INVESTMENT INCOME: | | | |
Interest | | $ | 11,964,501 | |
Facility and other fees | | | 149,852 | |
Total Investment Income | | | 12,114,353 | |
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EXPENSES: | | | | |
Advisory fee | | | 1,534,004 | |
Fund accounting and administration fees | | | 199,553 | |
Distribution fees | | | 212,043 | |
Shareholder servicing fees | | | 212,123 | |
Offering cost | | | 48,749 | |
Insurance expense | | | 43,682 | |
Legal and audit fees | | | 314,105 | |
Custodian fees | | | 86,159 | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | | | 85,779 | |
Printing expense | | | 76,448 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 126,893 | |
Interest on leverage facility | | | 867,544 | |
Other expenses | | | 31,240 | |
Total expenses | | | 3,838,322 | |
Reimbursement from Adviser/Advisory fee waiver | | | (474,776 | ) |
Net Expenses | | | 3,363,546 | |
Net Investment Income | | | 8,750,807 | |
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS: | | | | |
Net realized loss on: | | | | |
Investment securities | | | (649,924 | ) |
Net realized loss | | | (649,924 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investment securities and unfunded commitments | | | 14,991,342 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments | | | 14,991,342 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments | | | 14,341,418 | |
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Net Increase in Net Assets Attributable to Common Shares from Operations | | $ | 23,092,225 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Blackstone / GSO Floating Rate | |
Enhanced Income Fund | Statements of Changes in Net Assets |
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended September 30, 2020 | |
FROM OPERATIONS: | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 8,750,807 | | | $ | 21,635,658 | |
Net realized loss on investments | | | (649,924 | ) | | | (21,120,102 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investment securities and unfunded commitments | | | 14,991,342 | | | | (4,408,587 | ) |
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Attributable to Common Shares from Operations | | | 23,092,225 | | | | (3,893,031 | ) |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS: | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | | (3,896,249 | ) | | | (11,599,458 | ) |
Class T | | | (3,811,269 | ) | | | (9,360,170 | ) |
Class D | | | (3,153 | ) | | | (7,163 | ) |
Class T-I | | | (160,135 | ) | | | (162,959 | ) |
Class U | | | (445,967 | ) | | | (450,865 | ) |
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Distributions to Common Shareholders | | | (8,316,773 | ) | | | (21,580,615 | ) |
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SHARES TRANSACTIONS, IN DOLLARS: | | | | | | | | |
Class I(a) | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 24,249,546 | | | | 31,631,244 | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 1,174,847 | | | | 6,377,258 | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (15,915,389 | ) | | | (104,524,931 | ) |
Redemption fees | | | 657 | | | | 20,241 | |
Class T(b) | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 3,781,566 | | | | 11,163,343 | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 1,471,961 | | | | 4,527,199 | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (21,569,325 | ) | | | (31,608,400 | ) |
Redemption fees | | | 773 | | | | 49,280 | |
Class D(c) | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 15,000 | | | | 88,900 | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 98 | | | | 1,217 | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (49,325 | ) | | | (9,286 | ) |
Redemption fees | | | – | | | | 186 | |
Class T-I(d) | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 826,445 | | | | 6,311,462 | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 8,331 | | | | 17,232 | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (122,897 | ) | | | (973,310 | ) |
Redemption fees | | | 219 | | | | 19,464 | |
Class U(e) | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | – | | | | 15,308,934 | |
Distributions reinvested | | | 327,839 | | | | 414,568 | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (362,915 | ) | | | (200,000 | ) |
Redemption fees | | | 2,411 | | | | 3,860 | |
Net Decrease from Capital Share Transactions | | | (6,160,158 | ) | | | (61,381,539 | ) |
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 8,615,294 | | | | (86,855,185 | ) |
| (a) | The Fund's Class I commenced operations on January 18, 2018. |
| (b) | The Fund's Class T commenced operations on May 7, 2018. |
| (c) | The Fund's Class D commenced operations on October 1, 2018. |
| (d) | The Fund's Class T-I commenced operations on April 22, 2019. |
| (e) | The Fund's Class U commenced operations on November 29, 2019. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Blackstone / GSO Floating Rate | |
Enhanced Income Fund | Statements of Changes in Net Assets |
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended September 30, 2020 | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | $ | 305,729,968 | | | $ | 392,585,153 | |
End of period | | $ | 314,345,262 | | | $ | 305,729,968 | |
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SHARE TRANSACTIONS, IN SHARES: | | | | | | | | |
Class I(a) | | | | | | | | |
Beginning shares | | | 5,784,140 | | | | 8,878,040 | |
Shares sold | | | 1,024,005 | | | | 1,376,501 | |
Reinvestment in shares | | | 49,896 | | | | 283,468 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (678,209 | ) | | | (4,753,869 | ) |
Net change in shares resulting from shares transactions | | | 395,692 | | | | (3,093,900 | ) |
Ending shares | | | 6,179,832 | | | | 5,784,140 | |
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Class T(b) | | | | | | | | |
Beginning shares | | | 6,622,925 | | | | 7,318,446 | |
Shares sold | | | 158,885 | | | | 477,918 | |
Reinvestment in shares | | | 62,551 | | | | 201,046 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (915,375 | ) | | | (1,374,485 | ) |
Net change in shares resulting from shares transactions | | | (693,939 | ) | | | (695,521 | ) |
Ending shares | | | 5,928,986 | | | | 6,622,925 | |
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Class D(c) | | | | | | | | |
Beginning shares | | | 6,262 | | | | 2,870 | |
Shares sold | | | 626 | | | | 3,746 | |
Reinvestment in shares | | | 4 | | | | 54 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (2,118 | ) | | | (408 | ) |
Net change in shares resulting from shares transactions | | | (1,488 | ) | | | 3,392 | |
Ending shares | | | 4,774 | | | | 6,262 | |
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Class T-I(d) | | | | | | | | |
Beginning shares | | | 243,498 | | | | 11,624 | |
Shares sold | | | 34,150 | | | | 272,624 | |
Reinvestment in shares | | | 345 | | | | 756 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (5,073 | ) | | | (41,506 | ) |
Net change in shares resulting from shares transactions | | | 29,422 | | | | 231,874 | |
Ending shares | | | 272,920 | | | | 243,498 | |
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Class U(e) | | | | | | | | |
Beginning shares | | | 697,249 | | | | – | |
Shares sold | | | – | | | | 687,572 | |
Reinvestment in shares | | | 13,344 | | | | 18,184 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (14,661 | ) | | | (8,507 | ) |
Net change in shares resulting from shares transactions | | | (1,317 | ) | | | 697,249 | |
Ending shares | | | 695,932 | | | | 697,249 | |
(a) | The Fund's Class I commenced operations on January 18, 2018. |
(b) | The Fund's Class T commenced operations on May 7, 2018. |
(c) | The Fund's Class D commenced operations on October 1, 2018. |
(d) | The Fund's Class T-I commenced operations on April 22, 2019. |
(e) | The Fund's Class U commenced operations on November 29, 2019. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Blackstone / GSO Floating Rate | |
Enhanced Income Fund | Statement of Cash Flows |
| For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | | |
Net increase in net assets attributable to common shares from operations | | $ | 23,092,225 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net increase/decrease in net assets attributable to common shares from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | | | | |
Purchases of investment securities | | | (248,367,266 | ) |
Payment-in-kind interest | | | (79,701 | ) |
Proceeds from disposition of investment securities | | | 263,610,158 | |
Discounts accreted/premiums amortized | | | (428,715 | ) |
Net realized loss on: | | | | |
Investment securities | | | 649,924 | |
Net change in unrealized (appreciation)/depreciation on: | | | | |
Investment securities and unfunded commitments | | | (14,991,342 | ) |
Net purchase of short term investments | | | (7,653,056 | ) |
(Increase)/Decrease in assets: | | | | |
Interest receivable | | | 81,033 | |
Prepaid offering costs | | | (8,251 | ) |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 24,352 | |
Increase/(Decrease) in liabilities: | | | | |
Interest due on leverage facility | | | 4,153 | |
Net unrealized depreciation on unfunded loan commitments | | | 5,752 | |
Payable to Adviser for offering costs | | | (11,983 | ) |
Accrued advisory fees payable | | | (9,218 | ) |
Accrued trustees' fees payable | | | 13,314 | |
Accrued distribution fees payable | | | (79 | ) |
Accrued shareholder servicing fees payable | | | (118 | ) |
Accrued transfer agent fees payable | | | (6,203 | ) |
Other payables and accrued expenses | | | (316,295 | ) |
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities | | | 15,608,684 | |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | |
Proceeds from leverage facility | | | 26,200,000 | |
Payments on leverage facility | | | (26,200,000 | ) |
Cost of shares redeemed - common shares | | | (38,015,791 | ) |
Proceeds from shares sold - common shares | | | 29,255,140 | |
Distributions paid to common shareholders (net of distributions reinvested) | | | (5,322,276 | ) |
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities | | | (14,082,927 | ) |
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Net Increase in Cash | | | 1,525,757 | |
Cash, beginning balance | | $ | 615,570 | |
Cash, ending balance | | $ | 2,141,327 | |
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | | | | |
Cash paid on interest on leverage facility | | $ | 863,391 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | $ | 2,983,076 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Enhanced Income Fund – Class I | Financial Highlights |
| For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Indicated |
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended September 30, 2020 | | | For the Year Ended September 30, 2019 | | | For the Period January 18, 2018 (Commencement of Operations) to September 30, 2018 | |
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - beginning of period | | $ | 22.85 | | | $ | 24.24 | | | $ | 25.00 | | | $ | 25.00 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.70 | | | | 1.46 | | | | 1.66 | | | | 0.90 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments and unfunded loan commitments | | | 1.10 | | | | (1.41 | ) | | | (0.76 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
Total Income from Investment Operations | | | 1.80 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.89 | |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.67 | ) | | | (1.44 | ) | | | (1.66 | ) | | | (0.89 | ) |
Total Distributions to Shareholders | | | (0.67 | ) | | | (1.44 | ) | | | (1.66 | ) | | | (0.89 | ) |
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REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN-CAPITAL | | | 0.00 | (b) | | | 0.00 | (b) | | | 0.00 | (b) | | | – | |
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Net asset value - end of period | | $ | 23.98 | | | $ | 22.85 | | | $ | 24.24 | | | $ | 25.00 | |
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Total Investment Return - Net Asset Value(c) | | | 7.96 | % | | | 0.49 | % | | | 3.82 | % | | | 3.61 | % |
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RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses before reimbursement from Adviser and Advisory fee waiver | | | 2.19 | %(d) | | | 2.63 | % | | | 3.30 | % | | | 3.40 | %(d) |
Advisory Fee | | | 1.00 | %(d) | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.00 | %(d) |
Expenses before reimbursement from Adviser and Advisory fee waiver | | | 0.62 | %(d) | | | 0.60 | % | | | 0.73 | % | | | 1.60 | %(d) |
Interest on leverage | | | 0.57 | %(d) | | | 1.03 | % | | | 1.57 | % | | | 0.80 | %(d) |
Reimbursement from Adviser and Advisory fee waiver | | | (0.27 | %)(d) | | | (0.27 | %) | | | (0.59 | %) | | | (2.15 | %)(d) |
Total expenses after reimbursement from Adviser and Advisory fee waiver | | | 1.92 | %(d) | | | 2.36 | % | | | 2.71 | % | | | 1.25 | %(d) |
Excluded expenses(e) | | | (1.57 | %)(d) | | | (2.01 | %) | | | (2.36 | %) | | | (0.90 | %)(d) |
Total expenses, net of excluded expenses, after reimbursement from Adviser and Advisory fee waiver | | | 0.35 | %(d) | | | 0.35 | % | | | 0.35 | % | | | 0.35 | %(d) |
Net investment income | | | 5.98 | %(f) | | | 6.42 | % | | | 6.82 | % | | | 5.17 | %(f) |
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Net assets, end of period (000s) | | $ | 148,206 | | | $ | 132,194 | | | $ | 215,196 | | | $ | 187,942 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 62 | %(g) | | | 87 | % | | | 72 | % | | | 40 | %(g) |
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LEVERAGE FACILITY: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Aggregate principal amount, end of period (000s) | | $ | 148,000 | | | $ | 148,000 | | | $ | 188,500 | | | $ | 115,000 | |
Average borrowings outstanding during the period (000s) | | $ | 149,496 | | | $ | 166,950 | | | $ | 168,989 | | | $ | 61,100 | (h) |
Asset coverage, end of period per $1,000(i) | | $ | 3,124 | | | $ | 3,066 | | | $ | 3,083 | | | $ | 3,658 | |
(a) | Calculated using average common shares outstanding. |
(b) | Less than $0.005 per share. |
(c) | Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of common share at the opening on the first day and a sale at closing on the last day of each period reported. Dividends and distributions are assumed for purposes of this calculation to be reinvested at prices obtained under the Fund's dividend reinvestment plan. Total investment returns do not reflect brokerage commissions, if any, and are not annualized. |
(d) | Financial ratios have been annualized except for non-recurring costs such as audit, offering and organizational costs. |
(e) | Represents expenses excluded from reimbursement by the Adviser, as defined in the Expense Limitation and Reimbursement Agreement. See Note 3. |
(f) | Annualized. |
(g) | Percentage represents the results for the period and is not annualized. |
(h) | Since first borrowing was made on March 6, 2018. |
(i) | Calculated by subtracting the Fund's total liabilities (excluding the principal amount of Tranche A Leverage Facility) from the Fund's total assets and dividing by the principal amount of the Leverage Facility and then multiplying by $1,000. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Blackstone / GSO Floating Rate | |
Enhanced Income Fund – Class T | Financial Highlights |
| For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Indicated |
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended September 30, 2020 | | | For the Year Ended September 30, 2019 | | | For the Period May 7, 2018 (Commencement of Operations) to September 30, 2018 | |
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - beginning of period | | $ | 22.81 | | | $ | 24.19 | | | $ | 24.94 | | | $ | 25.00 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.64 | | | | 1.33 | | | | 1.53 | | | | 0.58 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments and unfunded loan commitments | | | 1.10 | | | | (1.39 | ) | | | (0.75 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) |
Total Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations | | | 1.74 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.78 | | | | 0.49 | |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (1.33 | ) | | | (1.54 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) |
Total Distributions to Shareholders | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (1.33 | ) | | | (1.54 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) |
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REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN-CAPITAL | | | 0.00 | (b) | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.01 | | | | – | |
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Net asset value - end of period | | $ | 23.94 | | | $ | 22.81 | | | $ | 24.19 | | | $ | 24.94 | |
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Total Investment Return - Net Asset Value(c) | | | 7.70 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | 3.33 | % | | | 2.00 | % |
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RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses before reimbursement from Adviser and Advisory fee waiver | | | 2.70 | %(d) | | | 3.12 | % | | | 3.86 | % | | | 3.90 | %(e) |
Advisory Fee | | | 1.00 | %(d) | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.00 | %(e) |
Expenses before reimbursement from Adviser and Advisory fee waiver | | | 1.13 | %(d) | | | 1.12 | % | | | 1.29 | % | | | 1.83 | %(e) |
Interest on leverage | | | 0.57 | %(d) | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.07 | %(e) |
Reimbursement from Adviser and Advisory fee waiver | | | (0.28 | %)(d) | | | (0.29 | %) | | | (0.62 | %) | | | (1.85 | %)(e) |
Total expenses after reimbursement from Adviser and Advisory fee waiver | | | 2.42 | %(d) | | | 2.83 | % | | | 3.24 | % | | | 2.05 | %(e) |
Excluded expenses(f) | | | (2.07 | %)(d) | | | (2.48 | %) | | | (2.89 | %) | | | (1.70 | %)(e) |
Total expenses, net of excluded expenses, after reimbursement from Adviser and Advisory fee waiver | | | 0.35 | %(d) | | | 0.35 | % | | | 0.35 | % | | | 0.35 | %(e) |
Net investment income | | | 5.48 | %(d) | | | 5.88 | % | | | 6.31 | % | | | 5.86 | %(d) |
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Net assets, end of period (000s) | | $ | 141,932 | | | $ | 151,091 | | | $ | 177,032 | | | $ | 117,661 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 62 | %(g) | | | 87 | % | | | 72 | % | | | 40 | %(g) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LEVERAGE FACILITY: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Aggregate principal amount, end of period (000s) | | $ | 148,000 | | | $ | 148,000 | | | $ | 188,500 | | | $ | 115,000 | |
Average borrowings outstanding during the period (000s) | | $ | 149,496 | | | $ | 166,950 | | | $ | 168,989 | | | $ | 61,100 | (h) |
Asset coverage, end of period per $1,000(i) | | $ | 3,124 | | | $ | 3,066 | | | $ | 3,083 | | | $ | 3,658 | |
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(a) | Calculated using average common shares outstanding. |
(b) | Less than $0.005 per share. |
(c) | Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of common share at the opening on the first day and a sale at closing on the last day of each period reported. Dividends and distributions are assumed for purposes of this calculation to be reinvested at prices obtained under the Fund's dividend reinvestment plan. Total investment returns do not reflect brokerage commissions, if any, and are not annualized. |
(d) | Annualized. |
(e) | Financial ratios have been annualized except for non-recurring costs such as audit, offering and organizational costs. |
(f) | Represents expenses excluded from reimbursement by the Adviser, as defined in the Expense Limitation and Reimbursement Agreement. See Note 3. |
(g) | Percentage represents the results for the period and is not annualized. |
(h) | Since first borrowing was made on March 6, 2018. |
(i) | Calculated by subtracting the Fund's total liabilities (excluding the principal amount of Tranche A Leverage Facility) from the Fund's total assets and dividing by the principal amount of the Leverage Facility and then multiplying by $1,000. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Enhanced Income Fund – Class D | Financial Highlights |
| For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Indicated |
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended September 30, 2020 | | | For the Period October 1, 2018 (Commencement of Operations) to September 30, 2019 | |
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE: | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - beginning of period | | $ | 22.89 | | | $ | 24.24 | | | $ | 25.00 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.68 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 1.59 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments and unfunded loan commitments | | | 1.09 | | | | (1.38 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) |
Total Income from Investment Operations | | | 1.77 | | | | – | | | | 0.85 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (1.39 | ) | | | (1.61 | ) |
Total Distributions to Shareholders | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (1.39 | ) | | | (1.61 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN-CAPITAL | | | – | | | | 0.04 | | | | – | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - end of period | | $ | 24.02 | | | $ | 22.89 | | | $ | 24.24 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investment Return - Net Asset Value(b) | | | 7.82 | % | | | 0.41 | % | | | 3.57 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses before reimbursement from Adviser and Advisory fee waiver | | | 6.68 | %(c) | | | 2.89 | % | | | 3.65 | % |
Advisory Fee | | | 1.00 | %(c) | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.00 | % |
Expenses before reimbursement from Adviser and Advisory fee waiver | | | 5.11 | %(c) | | | 0.94 | % | | | 1.06 | % |
Interest on leverage | | | 0.57 | %(c) | | | 0.95 | % | | | 1.59 | % |
Reimbursement from Adviser and Advisory fee waiver | | | (4.52 | %)(c) | | | (0.35 | %) | | | (0.67 | %) |
Total expenses after reimbursement from Adviser and Advisory fee waiver | | | 2.16 | %(c) | | | 2.54 | % | | | 2.98 | % |
Excluded expenses(d) | | | (1.81 | %)(c) | | | (2.19 | %) | | | (2.63 | %) |
Total expenses, net of excluded expenses, after reimbursement from Adviser and Advisory fee waiver | | | 0.35 | %(c) | | | 0.35 | % | | | 0.35 | % |
Net investment income | | | 5.73 | %(e) | | | 6.11 | % | | | 6.57 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s) | | $ | 115 | | | $ | 143 | | | $ | 70 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 62 | %(f) | | | 87 | % | | | 72 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
LEVERAGE FACILITY: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Aggregate principal amount, end of period (000s) | | $ | 148,000 | | | $ | 148,000 | | | $ | 188,500 | |
Average borrowings outstanding during the period (000s) | | $ | 149,496 | | | $ | 166,950 | | | $ | 168,989 | |
Asset coverage, end of period per $1,000(g) | | $ | 3,124 | | | $ | 3,066 | | | $ | 3,083 | |
| (a) | Calculated using average common shares outstanding. |
| (b) | Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of common share at the opening on the first day and a sale at closing on the last day of each period reported. Dividends and distributions are assumed for purposes of this calculation to be reinvested at prices obtained under the Fund's dividend reinvestment plan. Total investment returns do not reflect brokerage commissions, if any, and are not annualized. |
| (c) | Financial ratios have been annualized except for non-recurring costs such as offering costs. |
| (d) | Represents expenses excluded from reimbursement by the Adviser, as defined in the Expense Limitation and Reimbursement Agreement.See Note 3. |
| (f) | Percentage represents the results for the period and is not annualized. |
| (g) | Calculated by subtracting the Fund's total liabilities (excluding the principal amount of Tranche A Leverage Facility) from the Fund's total assets and dividing by the principal amount of the Leverage Facility and then multiplying by $1,000. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Enhanced Income Fund – Class T-I | Financial Highlights |
| For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Indicated |
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended September 30, 2020 | | | For the Period April 22, 2019 (Commencement of Operations) to September 30, 2019 | |
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE: | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - beginning of period | | $ | 23.38 | | | $ | 24.71 | | | $ | 25.00 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.66 | | | | 1.28 | | | | 0.67 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments and unfunded loan commitments | | | 1.12 | | | | (1.41 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) |
Total Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations | | | 1.78 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 0.39 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (1.35 | ) | | | (0.68 | ) |
Total Distributions to Shareholders | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (1.35 | ) | | | (0.68 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN-CAPITAL | | | 0.00 | (b) | | | 0.15 | | | | – | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - end of period | | $ | 24.53 | | | $ | 23.38 | | | $ | 24.71 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investment Return - Net Asset Value(c) | | | 7.66 | % | | | 0.35 | % | | | 1.58 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses before reimbursement from Adviser and Advisory fee waiver | | | 2.89 | %(d) | | | 4.97 | % | | | 27.10 | %(d) |
Advisory Fee | | | 1.00 | %(d) | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.00 | %(d) |
Expenses before reimbursement from Adviser and Advisory fee waiver | | | 1.32 | %(d) | | | 3.23 | % | | | 24.49 | %(d) |
Interest on leverage | | | 0.57 | %(d) | | | 0.74 | % | | | 1.61 | %(d) |
Reimbursement from Adviser and Advisory fee waiver | | | (0.47 | %)(d) | | | (2.37 | %) | | | (23.65 | %)(d) |
Total expenses after reimbursement from Adviser and Advisory fee waiver | | | 2.42 | %(d) | | | 2.60 | % | | | 3.45 | %(d) |
Excluded expenses(e) | | | (2.07 | %)(d) | | | (2.25 | %) | | | (3.10 | %)(d) |
Total expenses, net of excluded expenses, after reimbursement from Adviser and Advisory fee waiver | | | 0.35 | %(d) | | | 0.35 | % | | | 0.35 | %(d) |
Net investment income | | | 5.48 | %(f) | | | 5.74 | % | | | 6.17 | %(f) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s) | | $ | 6,695 | | | $ | 5,693 | | | $ | 287 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 62 | %(g) | | | 87 | % | | | 72 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
LEVERAGE FACILITY: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Aggregate principal amount, end of period (000s) | | $ | 148,000 | | | $ | 148,000 | | | $ | 188,500 | |
Average borrowings outstanding during the period (000s) | | $ | 149,496 | | | $ | 166,950 | | | $ | 168,989 | |
Asset coverage, end of period per $1,000(h) | | $ | 3,124 | | | $ | 3,066 | | | $ | 3,083 | |
(a) | Calculated using average common shares outstanding. |
(b) | Less than $0.005 per share. |
(c) | Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of common share at the opening on the first day and a sale at closing on the last day of each period reported. Dividends and distributions are assumed for purposes of this calculation to be reinvested at prices obtained under the Fund's dividend reinvestment plan. Total investment returns do not reflect brokerage commissions, if any, and are not annualized. |
(d) | Financial ratios have been annualized except for non-recurring costs such as offering costs. |
(e) | Represents expenses excluded from reimbursement by the Adviser, as defined in the Expense Limitation and Reimbursement Agreement. See Note 3. |
(f) | Annualized. |
(g) | Percentage represents the results for the period and is not annualized. |
(h) | Calculated by subtracting the Fund's total liabilities (excluding the principal amount of Tranche A Leverage Facility) from the Fund's total assets and dividing by the principal amount of the Leverage Facility and then multiplying by $1,000. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Enhanced Income Fund – Class U | Financial Highlights |
| For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Period Indicated |
| | For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | | For the Period November 29, 2019 (Commencement of Operations) to September 30, 2020 | |
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE: | | | | | | |
Net asset value - beginning of period | | $ | 23.82 | | | $ | 25.00 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.67 | | | | 1.09 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments and unfunded loan commitments | | | 1.15 | | | | (1.15 | ) |
Total Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations | | | 1.82 | | | | (0.06 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (1.13 | ) |
Total Distributions to Shareholders | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (1.13 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
REDEMPTION FEES ADDED TO PAID-IN-CAPITAL | | | 0.00 | (b) | | | 0.01 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net asset value - end of period | | $ | 25.00 | | | $ | 23.82 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investment Return - Net Asset Value(c) | | | 7.70 | % | | | 0.01 | % |
| | | | | | | | |
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses before reimbursement from Adviser and Advisory fee waiver | | | 2.90 | %(d) | | | 2.42 | %(d) |
Advisory Fee | | | 1.00 | %(d) | | | 1.00 | %(d) |
Expenses before reimbursement from Adviser and Advisory fee waiver | | | 1.33 | %(d) | | | 4.11 | %(d) |
Interest on leverage | | | 0.57 | %(d) | | | 0.69 | %(d) |
Reimbursement from Adviser and Advisory fee waiver | | | (0.48 | %)(d) | | | (1.58 | %)(d) |
Total expenses after reimbursement from Adviser and Advisory fee waiver | | | 2.42 | %(d) | | | 2.53 | %(d) |
Excluded expenses(e) | | | (2.07 | %)(d) | | | (2.18 | %)(d) |
Total expenses, net of excluded expenses, after reimbursement from Adviser and Advisory fee waiver | | | 0.35 | %(d) | | | 0.35 | %(d) |
Net investment income | | | 5.48 | %(f) | | | 5.66 | %(f) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000s) | | $ | 17,397 | | | $ | 16,609 | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 62 | %(g) | | | 87 | %(g) |
| | | | | | | | |
LEVERAGE FACILITY: | | | | | | | | |
Aggregate principal amount, end of period (000s) | | $ | 148,000 | | | $ | 148,000 | |
Average borrowings outstanding during the period (000s) | | $ | 149,496 | | | $ | 166,950 | |
Asset coverage, end of period per $1,000(h) | | $ | 3,124 | | | $ | 3,066 | |
(a) | Calculated using average common shares outstanding. |
(b) | Less than $0.005 per share. |
(c) | Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of common share at the opening on the first day and a sale at closing on the last day of each period reported. Dividends and distributions are assumed for purposes of this calculation to be reinvested at prices obtained under the Fund's dividend reinvestment plan. Total investment returns do not reflect brokerage commissions, if any, and are not annualized. |
(d) | Financial ratios have been annualized except for non-recurring costs such as offering costs. |
(e) | Represents expenses excluded from reimbursement by the Adviser, as defined in the Expense Limitation and Reimbursement Agreement. See Note 3. |
(f) | Annualized. |
(g) | Percentage represents the results for the period and is not annualized. |
(h) | Calculated by subtracting the Fund's total liabilities (excluding the principal amount of Tranche A Leverage Facility) from the Fund's total assets and dividing by the principal amount of the Leverage Facility and then multiplying by $1,000. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Enhanced Income Fund | Notes to Financial Statements |
| March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
NOTE 1. ORGANIZATION
Blackstone / GSO Floating Rate Enhanced Income Fund (the “Fund”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), as amended, and operates as a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund engages in continuous offering of shares and operates as an interval fund that offers to make monthly repurchases of shares at the net asset value (the “NAV”).
The Fund’s investment objective is to provide attractive current income with low sensitivity to rising interest rates.
The Fund was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on June 20, 2017 pursuant to a Declaration of Trust governed by the laws of the State of Delaware. The Fund had no operations from that date to November 10, 2017, other than those related to organizational matters and the registration of its shares under applicable securities laws. Blackstone Liquid Credit Strategies LLC (formerly known as GSO / Blackstone Debt Funds Management LLC) (the “Adviser”) purchased 4,000 Institutional Class I Common Shares (“Class I Shares”) at a NAV of $25.00 per share on November 10, 2017. The Fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of Class I Shares, Advisory Class D Common Shares (“Class D Shares”), Brokerage Class T Common Shares (“Class T Shares”), Brokerage Class T-I Common Shares (“Class T-I Shares”) and Brokerage Class U Common Shares (“Class U Shares”), and a maximum offering of $3,000,000,000 of common shares. Class I Shares commenced operations on January 18, 2018, Class T Shares commenced operations on May 7, 2018, Class D Shares commenced operations on October 1, 2018, Class T-I Shares commenced operations on April 22, 2019 and Class U Shares commenced operations on November 29, 2019. As of March 31, 2021, Class I Shares (BGFLX), Class T Shares (BGFTX), Class D Shares (BGFDX), Class T-I Shares (BGFPX) and Class U Shares (BGFVX) were outstanding.
The Fund was previously classified as a non-diversified management investment company for purposes of the 1940 Act. As a result of ongoing operations, the Fund is now classified as a diversified management investment company. This means that with respect to 75% of the Fund’s total assets, no more than 5% of the Fund’s total assets may be invested in any one issuer or own more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of such issuer (except, in each case, excepting cash and cash items, U.S. government securities, and securities of other investment companies). The Fund may not resume operating in a non-diversified manner without first obtaining shareholder approval in accordance with the 1940 Act.
NOTE 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation: The Fund's financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and are stated in U.S. dollars. The Fund is considered an investment company under reporting requirements of U.S. GAAP and follows the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies in the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946.
The preparation of financial statements requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statement. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Portfolio Valuation: The Fund’s NAV is determined daily on each day that the New York Stock Exchange (“Exchange”) is open for business, as of the close of the regular trading session on the Exchange. The Fund calculates NAV per common share by subtracting liabilities (including accrued expenses or dividends) from the total assets of the Fund (the value of the securities plus cash or other assets, including interest accrued but not yet received) and dividing the result by the total number of outstanding common shares of the Fund.
Loans are primarily valued by using a composite loan price from a nationally recognized loan pricing service. The methodology used by the Fund’s nationally recognized loan pricing provider for composite loan prices is to value loans at the mean of the bid and ask prices from one or more brokers or dealers. Collateralized loan obligation securities (“CLOs”) are valued at the price provided by a nationally recognized pricing service. The prices provided by the nationally recognized pricing service are typically based on the evaluated mid-price of each of the CLOs. Non-U.S. Instruments are valued by translating available quotes into U.S. dollar equivalents, if the quotes are considered reliable, and are otherwise valued at fair value. Over-the-counter options are priced on the basis of dealer quotes. Other types of derivatives for which quotes may not be available are valued at fair value. Corporate bonds and convertible bonds, other than short-term investments, are valued at the price provided by a nationally recognized pricing service. The prices provided by the nationally recognized pricing service are typically based on the mean of bid and ask prices for each corporate bond security. In determining the value of a particular investment, pricing services may use certain information with respect to transactions in such investments, quotations from dealers, pricing matrices, market transactions in comparable investments, various relationships observed in the market between investments and calculated yield measures based on valuation technology commonly employed in the market for such investments. Equity securities for which market quotations are available are generally valued at the last sale price or official closing price on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. Futures contracts, if any, are ordinarily valued at the last sales price on the securities or commodities exchange on which they are traded. Written and purchased options, if any, are ordinarily valued at the closing price on the securities or commodities exchange on which they are traded. To the extent current market quotations are not readily available, short-term debt investments, if any, having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less when purchased would be valued at cost adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Any investments and other assets for which such current market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value (“Fair Valued Assets”) as determined in good faith by a committee of the Adviser (“Fair Valued Asset Committee”) under procedures established by, and under the general supervision and responsibility of, the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”). Such methods may include, but are not limited to, the use of a market comparable and/or income approach methodologies. A Fair Valued Asset Committee meeting may be called at any time by any member of the Fair Valued Asset Committee. The pricing of all Fair Valued Assets and determinations thereof shall be reported by the Fair Valued Asset Committee to the Board at each regularly scheduled quarterly meeting. The Fund has procedures to identify and investigate potentially stale prices for investments which are valued using a nationally recognized pricing service, exchange price or broker-dealer quotations. After performing such procedures, any prices which are deemed to be stale are reviewed by the Fair Valued Asset Committee and an alternative pricing source is determined.
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Enhanced Income Fund | Notes to Financial Statements |
| March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
Various inputs are used to determine the value of the Fund’s investments. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad levels listed below.
Level 1— Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments at the date of measurement.
Level 2— Significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
Level 3— Significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
The categorization of investments and other financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the investment and other financial instrument and does not necessarily correspond to the Fund’s perceived risk of investing in those securities. Investments measured and reported at fair value are classified and disclosed in one of the following levels within the fair value hierarchy based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
The following tables summarize valuation of the Fund’s investments under the fair value hierarchy levels as of March 31, 2021:
Blackstone / GSO Floating Rate Enhanced Income Fund
Investments in Securities at Value* | | Level 1 - Quoted Prices | | | Level 2 - Significant Observable Inputs | | | Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs | | | Total | |
Floating Rate Loan Interests | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Building & Development | | $ | – | | | $ | 7,382,822 | | | $ | 1,681,310 | | | $ | 9,064,132 | |
Business Equipment & Services | | | – | | | | 69,035,485 | | | | 864,659 | | | | 69,900,144 | |
Chemical & Plastics | | | – | | | | 8,093,797 | | | | 2,187,263 | | | | 10,281,060 | |
Healthcare | | | – | | | | 56,642,016 | | | | 2,601,934 | | | | 59,243,950 | |
Industrial Equipment | | | – | | | | 10,280,540 | | | | 1,125,342 | | | | 11,405,882 | |
Insurance | | | – | | | | 4,336,157 | | | | 1,637,101 | | | | 5,973,258 | |
Leisure Goods/Activities/Movies | | | – | | | | 8,752,666 | | | | 2,452,650 | | | | 11,205,316 | |
Other | | | – | | | | 214,817,389 | | | | – | | | | 214,817,389 | |
Collateralized Loan Obligation Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Structured Finance Obligations | | | – | | | | – | | | | 19,347,407 | | | | 19,347,407 | |
Corporate Bonds | | | – | | | | 57,878,108 | | | | – | | | | 57,878,108 | |
Common Stock | | | – | | �� | | 959,364 | | | | – | | | | 959,364 | |
Warrants | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Healthcare | | | – | | | | – | | | | 117,613 | | | | 117,613 | |
Short Term Investments | | | 16,922,875 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 16,922,875 | |
Total | | $ | 16,922,875 | | | $ | 438,178,344 | | | $ | 32,015,279 | | | $ | 487,116,498 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Unrealized Depreciation on Unfunded Loan Commitments | | | – | | | | (3,460 | ) | | | (2,292 | ) | | | (5,752 | ) |
Total | | | – | | | | (3,460 | ) | | | (2,292 | ) | | | (5,752 | ) |
| * | Refer to the Fund's Portfolio of Investments for a listing of securities by type. |
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Enhanced Income Fund | Notes to Financial Statements |
| March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
The changes of the fair value of investments for which the Fund has used Level 3 inputs to determine the fair value are as follows:
Blackstone / GSO Floating Rate Enhanced Income Fund | | Floating Rate Loan Interests | | | Collateralized Loan Obligations Securities | | | Warrants | | | Unfunded Loan Commitments | | | Total | |
Balance as of September 30, 2020 | | $ | 29,217,127 | | | $ | 23,158,139 | | | $ | – | | | $ | (7,435 | ) | | $ | 52,367,831 | |
Accrued discount/ premium | | | 3,852 | | | | 20,659 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 24,511 | |
Realized Gain/(Loss) | | | (31,982 | ) | | | 254,454 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 222,472 | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) | | | 692,161 | | | | 964,235 | | | | 117,613 | | | | 5,143 | | | | 1,768,866 | |
Purchases | | | 12,077,050 | | | | 2,249,598 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 14,326,648 | |
Sales Proceeds | | | (22,063,423 | ) | | | (7,299,678 | ) | | | – | | | | – | | | | (29,363,101 | ) |
Transfer into Level 3 | | | 144,601 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 144,601 | |
Transfer out of Level 3 | | | (7,489,127 | ) | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | (7,489,127 | ) |
Balance as of March 31, 2021 | | $ | 12,550,259 | | | $ | 19,347,407 | | | $ | 117,613 | | | $ | (2,292 | ) | | $ | 32,012,987 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) included in the Statements of Operations attributable to Level 3 investments held at March 31, 2021 | | $ | 410,270 | | | $ | 933,980 | | | $ | 117,613 | | | $ | (5,143 | ) | | $ | 1,456,720 | |
Information about Level 3 fair value measurements as of March 31, 2021:
| | Fair Value | | | Valuation Technique(s) | | Unobservable Input(s) | | Value/Range (Weighted Average) |
Floating Rate Loan Interests | | $ | 12,550,259 | | | Third-party vendor pricing service | | Broker quotes | | N/A |
Collateralized Loan Obligation Securities | | | 19,347,407 | | | Third-party vendor pricing service | | Broker quotes | | N/A |
Warrants | | | 117,613 | | | Performance Multiple Methodology | | EBITDA Multiple(a) | | 4.75x |
Unfunded Loan Commitments | | | (2,292 | ) | | Third Party Vendor Pricing Services | | Broker Quote | | N/A |
| (a) | A change to the unobservable input at the reporting date would result in a significant change to the value of the investment as follows: |
Unobservable Input | Impact to Value if Input Increases | Impact to Value if Input Decreases |
EBITDA Multiple | Increase | Decrease |
Securities Transactions and Investment Income: Securities transactions are recorded on trade date for financial reporting purposes and amounts payable or receivable for trades not settled at the time of period end are reflected as liabilities and assets, respectively. Interest Income is recognized on an accrual basis from the date of settlement. Accretion of discount and amortization of premium, which are included in interest income, are accreted or amortized daily using the accrual basis interest method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions and foreign currency transactions, if any, are recorded on the basis of identified cost and stated separately in the Statement of Operations.
Federal Income Taxes: The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) and distribute all of its taxable income and net realized gains, if any, to shareholders. Accordingly, no provision for Federal income taxes has been made.
Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments of income and gains on various investment securities held by the Fund, timing differences and differing characterization of distributions made by the Fund as a whole.
As of and during the period ended March 31, 2021, the Fund did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Fund files U.S. federal, state, and local tax returns as required. The Fund’s tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant tax authorities until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations which is generally three years after the filing of the tax return for federal purposes and four years for most state returns.
Distributions to Shareholders: The Fund distributes substantially all of its net investment income to shareholders in the form of dividends. The Fund declares income dividends daily and distributes them monthly. In addition, the Fund distributes any net capital gains it earns from the sale of portfolio securities to shareholders no less frequently than annually. Net short-term capital gains may be paid more frequently.
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Enhanced Income Fund | Notes to Financial Statements |
| March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
Offering Costs: Offering costs incurred by the Fund since inception of $1,622,394 were treated as deferred charges until operations commenced and were amortized over a 12-month period using the straight line method. During the period ended March 31, 2021, $48,749 in offering costs were amortized. Unamortized amounts are included in prepaid offering costs in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
COVID-19 and Global Economic and Market Conditions: The ongoing novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic and restrictions on certain non-essential businesses have caused disruption in the U.S. and global economies. Although an economic recovery is partially underway, it continues to be gradual, uneven, and characterized by meaningful dispersion across sectors and regions. The estimates and assumptions underlying the Fund’s financial statements are based on the information available as of March 31, 2021, including judgments about the financial market and economic conditions which may change over time.
NOTE 3. FEES AND EXPENSES
Investment Advisory
The Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackstone Alternative Credit Advisors LP (collectively with its affiliates in the credit-focused business of The Blackstone Group Inc., “Blackstone Credit”), is a registered investment adviser and is responsible for the day-to-day management of, and provides administrative and compliance oversight services to, the Fund.
Management Fees
The investment advisory agreement between the Fund and the Adviser provides for the Fund to pay a management fee to the Adviser at an annual rate equal to 1.00% of the average daily value of the Fund’s net assets (the “Management Fee”).
Expense Limitation and Reimbursement
Pursuant to an Expense Limitation and Reimbursement Agreement, through January 31, 2022, the Adviser has agreed to waive its compensation (and, to the extent necessary, bear other expenses of or make payments to the Fund) so that certain of the Fund’s expenses (“Specified Expenses”) will not exceed 0.35% of net assets (annualized). The Fund has agreed to repay waived amounts, when and if requested by the Adviser, but only if and to the extent that Specified Expenses are less than 0.35% of net assets (annualized) (or, if a lower expense limit is then in effect, such lower limit) within the three-year period after the Adviser bears the expense; provided, however, that the Adviser may recapture a Specified Expense in the same year it is incurred. “Specified Expenses” is defined to include all expenses incurred in the business of the Fund, including organizational and certain offering costs, with the exception of (i) the management fee, (ii) the service fee, (iii) the distribution fee, (iv) brokerage costs, (v) dividend/interest payments (including any dividend payments, interest expenses, commitment fees, or other expenses related to any leverage incurred by the Fund), (vi) taxes, and (vii) extraordinary expenses (as determined in the sole discretion of the Adviser). Pursuant to the Expense Limitation and Reimbursement Agreement, the Adviser reimbursed $474,776 in fees and expenses to the Fund.
As of March 31, 2021, the repayments that potentially may be made by the Fund are as follows:
| | Expenses reimbursed in year ending September 30, 2018 | | | Expenses reimbursed in year ending September 30, 2019 | | | Expenses reimbursed in period ending September 30, 2020 | | | Expenses reimbursed in period ending March 31, 2021 | |
Class | | Subject to repayment until maximum expiration date of September 30, 2021 | | | Subject to repayment until maximum expiration date of September 30, 2022 | | | Subject to repayment until maximum expiration date of September 30, 2023 | | | Subject to repayment until maximum expiration date of March 31, 2024 | |
Class I | | $ | 1,241,728 | | | $ | 739,694 | | | $ | 443,335 | | | $ | 187,319 | |
Class T | | | 396,344 | | | | 642,343 | | | | 430,571 | | | | 210,213 | |
Class D | | | ─ | | | | 256 | | | | 383 | | | | 5,058 | |
Class T-I | | | ─ | | | | 45,889 | | | | 68,442 | | | | 17,050 | |
Class U | | | ─ | | | | ─ | | | | 145,174 | | | | 55,136 | |
Total | | $ | 1,638,072 | | | $ | 1,428,182 | | | $ | 1,087,905 | | | $ | 474,776 | |
Blackstone / GSO Floating Rate | |
Enhanced Income Fund | Notes to Financial Statements |
| March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
Trustee Compensation
Effective January 1, 2020, the Fund and Blackstone Senior Floating Rate Term Fund, Blackstone Long-Short Credit Income Fund and Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund (collectively, the “Funds”) agreed to pay a retainer fee of $145,000 per annum to each Trustee who is not a director, officer, employee, or affiliate of Blackstone Credit or ALPS Fund Services, Inc. (“ALPS”). The Chairman of the Audit Committee and the Chairman of the Nominating and Governance Committee also agreed to receive a retainer fee of $12,000 per annum and the Lead Independent Trustee agreed to receive a retainer fee of $16,000 per annum from the Funds.
Distribution and Servicing Fees
Blackstone Securities Partners L.P. (formerly known as Blackstone Advisory Partners L.P.) (the “Distributor”), an affiliate of the Fund and of the Adviser, serves as the principal underwriter and distributor in the continuous public offering of the Fund’s Class I Shares, Class D Shares, Class T Shares, Class T-I Shares, and Class U Shares pursuant to a distribution agreement (“Distribution Agreement”) with the Fund, which is subject to annual approval by the Board. The Fund pays the Distributor a Service Fee that is calculated monthly and accrued daily at an annualized rate of 0.25% of the net assets of the Fund attributable to Class T Shares, Class D Shares, Class T-I Shares, and Class U Shares, respectively. The Fund pays the Distributor a Distribution Fee that is calculated monthly and accrued daily at an annualized rate of 0.25% of the net assets of the Fund attributable to Class T Shares, Class T-I Shares, and Class U Shares, respectively. For the period ended March 31, 2021, Class T Shares, Class D Shares, Class T-I Shares, and Class U Shares incurred servicing fees of $182,886, $125, $7,689, and $21,423, respectively, and Class T Shares, Class T-I Shares, and Class U Shares incurred distribution fees of $182,931, $7,689, and $21,423, respectively. Class I Shares do not incur a Service Fee or a Distribution Fee. The Distributor may pay all or a portion of these fees to selling agents.
Other Agreements
ALPS serves as administrator to the Fund. Under the administration agreement, ALPS is responsible for calculating the NAV of the common shares and generally managing the administrative affairs of the Fund.
The Bank of New York Mellon serves as the Fund’s primary custodian. UMB Bank, N.A. serves as the Fund’s custodian for purposes of processing investor subscriptions and repurchases.
DST Systems Inc. serves as transfer, dividend paying and shareholder servicing agent for the Fund (the “Transfer Agent”).
ALPS, The Bank of New York Mellon, UMB Bank, N.A. and DST Systems Inc., are not considered affiliates of the Fund as defined under the 1940 Act.
NOTE 4. SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS
Investment transactions for the period ended March 31, 2021, excluding temporary short-term investments, were as follows:
| | Cost of Investments | | | Proceeds from | |
Fund | | Purchased | | | Investments Sold | |
Blackstone / GSO Floating Rate Enhanced Income Fund | | $ | 295,952,072 | | | $ | 284,346,400 | |
NOTE 5. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Adviser and the Distributor are related parties of the Fund. Fees payable to related parties are disclosed in Note 3 and accrued amounts are disclosed in the Statement of Operations.
Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. L.L.C (“FINCO”), an affiliate of the investment adviser, pays expenses on behalf of the Fund from time to time. The Fund reimburses FINCO for such expenses paid on behalf of the Fund. FINCO does not charge any fees for providing such services. As of March 31, 2021, the reimbursement amount of $166,513, is recorded as other payables and accrued expenses to the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
During the period ended March 31, 2021, the Fund did not engage in cross trades with an affiliate pursuant to Rule 17a-7.
NOTE 6. LOANS AND OTHER INVESTMENTS
Under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its Managed Assets in floating rate loans, notes, or bonds. “Managed Assets” means net assets plus the amount of any borrowings, including loans from certain financial institutions and the issuance of debt securities (collectively, "Borrowings") for investment purposes. Under current market conditions, the Fund anticipates that its portfolio of floating rate instruments will primarily consist of floating rate loans (“Loans”). Loans are made to U.S. and non-U.S. corporations, partnerships and other business entities (“Borrowers”) that operate in various industries and geographical regions. At March 31, 2021, 84.78% of the Fund’s Managed Assets were held in floating rate loan interests.
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The Loans that the Fund may invest in include Loans that are first lien, second lien, third lien or that are unsecured. In addition, the Loans the Fund will invest in will usually be rated below investment grade or may also be unrated. The proceeds of Loans primarily are used to refinance existing debt and for acquisitions, dividends, leveraged buyouts, and general corporate purposes.
Loans typically have rates of interest which are determined daily, monthly, quarterly or semi-annually by reference to a base lending rate, plus a premium or credit spread. As a result, as short-term interest rates increase, interest payable to the Fund from its investments in Loans should increase, and as short-term interest rates decrease, interest payable to the Fund from its investments in Loans should decrease. Longer interest rate reset periods generally increase fluctuations in the Fund’s NAV as a result of changes in market interest rates. These base lending rates are primarily LIBOR (subject to the LIBOR transition as described in “Principal Risks—LIBOR Risk”) and secondarily the prime rate offered by one or more major U.S. banks and the certificate of deposit rate or other base lending rates used by commercial lenders.
Loans will usually require, in addition to scheduled payments of interest and principal, the prepayment of the Loan from free cash flow, as described above. The degree to which borrowers prepay Loans, whether as a contractual requirement or at their election, may be affected by general business conditions, the financial condition of the borrower and competitive conditions among Loan Investors, among others. As such, prepayments cannot be predicted with accuracy. Recent market conditions, including falling default rates among others, have led to increased prepayment frequency and loan renegotiations. These renegotiations are often on terms more favorable to borrowers. Upon a prepayment, either in part or in full, the actual outstanding debt on which the Fund derives interest income will be reduced. However, the Fund may receive a prepayment penalty fee assessed against the prepaying borrower.
Loans are subject to the risk of non-payment of scheduled interest or principal. Such non-payment would result in a reduction of income to the Fund, a reduction in the value of the investment and a potential decrease in the NAV of the Fund. To the extent a Loan is secured, there can be no assurance that the liquidation of any collateral securing a Loan would satisfy the Borrower’s obligation in the event of non-payment of scheduled interest or principal payments, or that such collateral could be readily liquidated. In the event of bankruptcy or insolvency of a Borrower, the Fund could experience delays or limitations with respect to its ability to realize the benefits of the collateral of a secured Loan. The collateral of a secured Loan may lose all or substantially all of its value in the event of the bankruptcy or insolvency of a Borrower. Some Loans are subject to the risk that a court, pursuant to fraudulent conveyance or other similar laws, could subordinate such Loans to presently existing or future indebtedness of the Borrower or take other action detrimental to the holders of Loans including, in certain circumstances, invalidating such Loans or causing interest previously paid to be refunded to the Borrower. If interest were required to be refunded, it could negatively affect the Fund’s performance. At March 31, 2021 the Fund had invested $23,739,575 in second lien secured loans.
The Fund anticipates that substantially all of Fund’s assets, including its investments in Loans, may be invested in instruments rated below investment grade, such as those rated Ba1 or lower by Moody’s and BB+ or lower by S&P or Fitch or instruments comparably rated by other rating agencies, or in unrated instruments determined by the Adviser to be of comparable quality. Instruments rated Ba1 or lower by Moody’s are judged to have speculative elements, their future cannot be considered as well assured and often the protection of interest and principal payments may be very moderate. Instruments rated BB+ or lower by S&P or Fitch are regarded as having predominantly speculative characteristics and, while such obligations have less near-term vulnerability to default than other speculative grade debt, they face major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to adverse business, financial or economic conditions which could lead to inadequate capacity to meet timely interest and principal payments.
Lower grade instruments, though higher yielding, are characterized by higher risk. They may be subject to certain risks with respect to the issuing entity and to greater market fluctuations than certain lower yielding, higher rated instruments. The retail secondary market for lower grade instruments may be less liquid than that of higher rated instruments. Adverse conditions could make it difficult at times for the Fund to sell certain instruments or could result in lower prices than those used in calculating the Fund’s NAV.
The prices of credit instruments generally are inversely related to interest rate changes; however, the price volatility caused by fluctuating interest rates of instruments also is inversely related to the coupon of such instruments. Accordingly, lower grade instruments may be relatively less sensitive to interest rate changes than higher quality instruments of comparable maturity, because of their higher coupon. This higher coupon is what the investor receives in return for bearing greater credit risk. The higher credit risk associated with lower grade instruments potentially can have a greater effect on the value of such instruments than may be the case with higher quality issues of comparable maturity, and will be a substantial factor in the Fund’s relative share price volatility.
The Adviser has established a counterparty and liquidity sub-committee that regularly reviews each broker-dealer counterparty for, among other things, its quality and the quality of its execution. The established procedures and guidelines require trades to be placed for execution only with broker-dealer counterparties approved by the counterparty and liquidity sub-committee of the Adviser. The factors considered by the sub-committee when selecting and approving brokers and dealers include, but are not limited to: (i) quality, accuracy, and timeliness of execution, (ii) review of the reputation, financial strength and stability of the financial institution, (iii) willingness and ability of the counterparty to commit capital, (iv) ongoing reliability and (v) access to underwritten offerings and secondary markets.
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Enhanced Income Fund | Notes to Financial Statements |
| March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
The Fund may acquire Loans through assignments or participations. The Fund will typically acquire Loans through assignment. The purchaser of an assignment typically succeeds to all the rights and obligations of the assigning institution and becomes a lender under the credit agreement with respect to the debt obligation; however, the purchaser’s rights can be more restricted than those of the assigning institution, and the Fund may not be able to unilaterally enforce all rights and remedies under the loan and with regard to any associated collateral.
A participation typically results in a contractual relationship only with the institution selling the participation interest, not with the Borrower. Sellers of participations typically include banks, broker-dealers, other financial institutions and lending institutions. Certain participation agreements also include the option to convert the participation to a full assignment under agreed upon circumstances. The Adviser has adopted best execution procedures and guidelines to mitigate credit and counterparty risk in the atypical situation when the Fund must acquire a Loan through a participation. The Fund invests in CLO securities. A CLO is a financing company (generally called a Special Purpose Vehicle or “SPV”), created to reapportion the risk and return characteristics of a pool of assets. While the assets underlying CLOs are typically Loans, the assets may also include (i) unsecured loans, (ii) debt securities that are rated below investment grade, (iii) debt tranches of other CLOs and (iv) equity securities incidental to investments in Loans. When investing in CLOs, the Fund will not invest in equity tranches, which are the lowest tranche. However, the Fund may invest in lower rated debt tranches of CLOs, which typically experience a lower recovery, greater risk of loss or deferral or non-payment of interest than more senior tranches of the CLO. The underlying Loans purchased by CLOs are generally performing at the time of purchase but may become non-performing, distressed or defaulted. CLOs with underlying assets of non-performing, distressed or defaulted loans are not contemplated to comprise a significant portion of the Fund’s investments in CLOs. The key feature of the CLO structure is the prioritization of the cash flows from a pool of debt securities among the several classes of the CLO. The SPV is a company founded solely for the purpose of securitizing payment claims arising out of this diversified asset pool. On this basis, marketable securities are issued by the SPV which, due to the diversification of the underlying risk, generally represent a lower level of risk than the original assets. The redemption of the securities issued by the SPV typically takes place at maturity out of the cash flow generated by the collected claims.
The Fund may invest up to 20% of its Managed Assets in securities of other open- or closed-end investment companies, including exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), to the extent that such investments are consistent with the Fund’s investment objective, strategies and policies and permissible under the 1940 Act, including interpretations or modifications by the SEC. The Fund may invest in other investment companies to gain broad market or sector exposure, including during periods when it has large amounts of uninvested cash (such as the period shortly after the Fund receives the proceeds of the offering of its Common Shares) or when the Adviser believes share prices of other investment companies offer attractive values. The Fund may invest in investment companies that are advised or sub-advised by the Adviser or its affiliates to the extent permitted by applicable law and/or pursuant to exemptive relief from the SEC. As a shareholder in an investment company, the Fund will bear its ratable share of that investment company’s expenses and would remain subject to payment of the Fund’s management fees and other expenses with respect to assets so invested. Common shareholders would therefore be subject to duplicative expenses to the extent the Fund invests in other investment companies.
ETFs are pooled investment vehicles that are designed to provide investment results corresponding to an index. These indexes may be either broad-based, sector or international. ETFs usually are units of beneficial interest in an investment trust or represent undivided ownership interests in a portfolio of securities (or commodities), in each case with respect to a portfolio of all or substantially all of the component securities of, and in substantially the same weighting as, the relevant benchmark index. ETFs are designed to provide investment results that generally correspond to the price and yield performance of the component securities (or commodities) of the benchmark index. ETFs are listed on an exchange and trade in the secondary market on a per-share basis. The values of ETFs are subject to change as the values of their respective component securities (or commodities) fluctuate according to market volatility. Investments in ETFs may not exactly match the performance of a direct investment in the respective indices to which they are intended to correspond due to the temporary unavailability of certain index securities in the secondary market or other extraordinary circumstances, such as discrepancies with respect to the weighting of securities. Typically, the ETF bears its own operational expenses, which are deducted from its assets. To the extent that the Fund invests in ETFs, the Fund must bear these expenses in addition to the expenses of its own operation.
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NOTE 7. GENERAL COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
As of March 31, 2021, the Fund had unfunded loan commitments outstanding, which could be extended at the option of the borrower, as detailed below:
Borrower | | Par Value | | | Fair Value | |
Justrite Safety Group, First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan | | $ | 76,964 | | | $ | 74,078 | |
Covenant Surgical Partners, Inc., First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan | | | 387,273 | | | | 381,948 | |
Tricorbraun Holdings, Inc., First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan | | | 86,306 | | | | 85,605 | |
Total | | $ | 550,543 | | | $ | 541,631 | |
Unfunded loan commitments are marked to market on the relevant day of the valuation in accordance with the Fund’s valuation policies. Any related unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on unfunded loan commitments is recorded on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and the Statement of Operations. For the period ended March 31, 2021, the Fund recorded a net change in unrealized depreciation on unfunded loan commitments totaling $(29,216).
NOTE 8. LEVERAGE
The Fund entered into a Credit Agreement (the "Agreement") with a syndicate of lenders party thereto to borrow money pursuant to a one-year revolving line of credit ("Leverage Facility") dated January 18, 2018, as amended on June 22, 2018, and as further amended on August 16, 2018 and as amended and restated on October 23, 2018, and as further amended and restated on December 28, 2018, and as amended on January 17, 2019, as further amended on June 27, 2019, as further amended on September 11, 2019, as further amended on January 16, 2020, and as further amended on April 9, 2020, and as further amended on January 14, 2021, to borrow up to an aggregate limit of $228,000,000 under two loan tranches, Tranche A and Tranche B. The Tranche A commitment allows for borrowings up to $200,000,000. The Tranche B commitment allows for borrowings for temporary purposes up to $28,000,000 and includes a swing line component with a commitment equal to $28,000,000. Borrowings under the Agreement are secured by the assets of the Fund. Interest is charged at a rate of (a) 0.90% above LIBOR for each Tranche A loan, with LIBOR measured for the period commencing on the date of the making of such LIBOR loan (or the last date upon which any other Tranche A loan was converted to, or continued as, such LIBOR loan) and ending on the numerically corresponding day in the calendar month that is one (1), two (2), three (3), six (6) or nine (9) months thereafter, as the Fund may elect, or such other periods as the lender may agree in its sole and absolute discretion and (b) 0.95% above LIBOR with respect to each Tranche B Loan and each swing line loan with, LIBOR measured for the period commencing on the date of the making of such LIBOR loan (or the last date upon which any other loan was converted to, or continued as, such LIBOR loan) and ending on the numerically corresponding day in the calendar month that is one (1) month thereafter. Under the terms of the Agreement, the Fund must pay a commitment fee on any undrawn amounts. The commitment fee payable is (a) for Tranche A loans, 0.15% on the undrawn amounts when drawn amounts exceed 75% of the relevant borrowing limit and 0.25% on the undrawn amounts in all other events and (b) 0.15% for Tranche B loans. Interest and fees are generally payable quarterly. The Fund may elect to extend the Agreement for a further period with the consent of the lending bank. At March 31, 2021, the Fund had borrowings outstanding under its Leverage Facility of $148,000,000, at an interest rate of 1.02% for Tranche A. Due to the short term nature of the Agreement, face value approximates fair value at March 31, 2021. For the days leverage was drawn during the period ended March 31, 2021, the average borrowings under the Fund’s Leverage Facility and the average interest rate was $144,895,604 and 1.00%, respectively for Tranche A, and $4,600,000 and 0.98%, respectively for Tranche B.
Under the Agreement, the Fund has agreed to certain covenants and additional investment limitations while the leverage is outstanding. The Fund agreed to maintain asset coverage of three times over Borrowings. Compliance with the investment restrictions and calculations are performed by the Fund's custodian, The Bank of New York Mellon.
The use of Borrowings to leverage the common shares of the Fund can create risks. Changes in the value of the Fund's portfolio, including securities bought with the proceeds of leverage, are borne entirely by the holders of common shares of the Fund. All costs and expenses related to any form of leverage used by the Fund are borne entirely by common shareholders. If there is a net decrease or increase in the value of the Fund's investment portfolio, the leverage may decrease or increase, as the case may be, the NAV per common share to a greater extent than if the Fund did not utilize leverage.
NOTE 9. REPURCHASE OFFERS
The Board has adopted a repurchase offer fundamental policy setting forth that the Fund will conduct monthly repurchase offers. This fundamental policy may be changed only with the approval of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund. The Fund is required to offer to repurchase at least 5% of its outstanding common shares with each repurchase offer and, under normal market conditions, the Board expects to authorize a 5% offer (“Repurchase Offer”) each month. The Fund may not offer to repurchase less than 5% nor more than 25% of its outstanding common shares during any three month period.
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Enhanced Income Fund | Notes to Financial Statements |
| March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
The time and dates by which Repurchase Offers must be accepted (“Repurchase Request Deadline”) are 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the eighth business day of each month. The repurchase price will be the Fund’s NAV determined on the repurchase pricing date, which will be a date not more than 14 calendar days following the Repurchase Request Deadline (“Repurchase Offer Amount”). Payment for all common shares repurchased pursuant to these offers will be made not later than 7 calendar days after the repurchase pricing date. Under normal circumstances, it is expected that the Repurchase Request Deadline will be the same date as the repurchase pricing date. Payment for common shares tendered will normally be made by the fourth business day (but in any case no later than the seventh calendar day) following the repurchase pricing date and, in every case, at least five business days before sending notification of the next monthly Repurchase Offer. If the tendered shares have been purchased immediately prior to the tender, the Fund will not release repurchase proceeds until payment for the tendered shares has settled.
The Fund may impose redemption fees of up to 2.00% on shares accepted for repurchase that have been held for less than one year. The Fund has elected not to impose the redemption fee on repurchases of common shares acquired through the reinvestment of dividends and distributions or submitted pursuant to an auto-rebalancing mechanism of a shareholder account.
During the period ended March 31, 2021, the Fund completed 6 monthly repurchase offers. In these offers, the Fund offered to repurchase no less than 5% of the number of its outstanding shares as of the Repurchase Pricing Dates. The result of the repurchase offers were as follows:
Repurchase Request Deadline | | Percentage of Outstanding Shares the Fund Offered to Repurchase(a) | | Repurchase Pricing Date | | Amount Repurchased | | | Number of Shares Repurchased (all classes) | | Percentage of Outstanding Shares Repurchased |
October 12, 2020 | | 5% | | October 12, 2020 | | $ | 5,121,784 | | | 223,460 | | 1.67% |
November 11, 2020 | | 5% | | November 11, 2020 | | | 12,810,385 | | | 550,754 | | 4.15% |
December 10, 2020 | | 5% | | December 10, 2020 | | | 6,430,007 | | | 272,854 | | 2.08% |
January 13, 2021 | | 5% | | January 13, 2021 | | | 1,843,758 | | | 76,860 | | 0.59% |
February 10, 2021 | | 5% | | February 10, 2021 | | | 4,719,240 | | | 195,988 | | 1.50% |
March 10, 2021 | | 5% | | March 10, 2021 | | | 7,094,677 | | | 295,518 | | 2.30% |
| (a) | If total repurchase request exceeds 5% of the Fund’s outstanding shares, the Fund may increase the number of shares that it is offering to repurchase by up to an additional 2% of its total outstanding shares (provided that the Fund may not repurchase more than 2% in additional shares during any three-month period). |
NOTE 10. PRINCIPAL RISKS
In the normal course of business, the Fund invests in financial instruments and enters into financial transactions where risk of potential loss exists due to such things as changes in the market (market risk) or failure or inability of the other party to a transaction to perform (credit and counterparty risk). See below for a detailed description of select principal risks, which are further discussed in the Fund’s Prospectus. For a more comprehensive list of potential risks the Fund may be subject to, please refer to the Fund’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
Investment and Market Risk: An investment in the Fund’s common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Fund’s common shares represents an indirect investment in the portfolio of floating rate instruments, other securities and derivative investments owned by the Fund, and the value of these investments may fluctuate, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. At any point in time an investment in the Fund’s common shares may be worth less than the original amount invested, even after taking into account distributions paid by the Fund and the ability of shareholders to reinvest dividends. The Fund may also use leverage, which would magnify the Fund’s investment, market and certain other risks.
Repurchase Offers Risk: The Fund is an “interval fund” and, in order to provide liquidity to common shareholders, the Fund, subject to applicable law, will conduct repurchase offers for the Fund’s outstanding common shares at NAV, subject to approval of the Board. The Fund believes that these repurchase offers are generally beneficial to the common shareholders, and repurchases generally will be funded from available cash, cash from the sale of common shares or sales of portfolio securities. However, repurchase offers and the need to fund repurchase obligations may affect the ability of the Fund to be fully invested or force the Fund to maintain a higher percentage of its assets in liquid investments, which may harm the Fund’s investment performance. Moreover, diminution in the size of the Fund through repurchases may result in an increased expense ratio for common shareholders who do not tender their common shares for repurchase, untimely sales of portfolio securities (with associated imputed transaction costs, which may be significant), and may limit the ability of the Fund to participate in new investment opportunities or to achieve its investment objective. The Fund may accumulate cash by (i) holding back (i.e., not reinvesting) payments received in connection with the Fund’s investments and (ii) holding back (i.e., not investing) cash from the sale of common shares. The Fund believes that it can meet the maximum potential amount of the Fund’s repurchase obligations. If at any time cash and other liquid assets held by the Fund are not sufficient to meet the Fund’s repurchase obligations, the Fund intends, if necessary, to sell investments. If, as expected, the Fund employs leverage, repurchases of common shares would compound the adverse effects of leverage in a declining market. In addition, if the Fund borrows to finance repurchases, interest on that borrowing will negatively affect holders of common shares who do not tender their common shares by increasing the Fund’s expenses and reducing any net investment income.
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If a repurchase offer is oversubscribed, the Fund may determine to increase the amount repurchased by up to 2% of the Fund’s outstanding common shares as of the date of the repurchase request deadline, but any such increases in the amounts repurchased may not exceed an aggregate of 2% in any three month period. In the event that the Fund determines not to repurchase more than the repurchase offer amount, or if common shareholders tender more than the repurchase offer amount plus 2% of the Fund’s outstanding common shares (less any additional amounts repurchased in prior repurchase offers within a three month period) as of the date of the repurchase request deadline, the Fund will repurchase the common shares tendered on a pro rata basis, and common shareholders will have to wait until the next repurchase offer to make another repurchase request. As a result, common shareholders may be unable to liquidate all or a given percentage of their investment in the Fund during a particular repurchase offer. Some common shareholders, in anticipation of proration, may tender more common shares than they wish to have repurchased in a particular month, thereby increasing the likelihood that proration will occur. A common shareholder may be subject to market and other risks, and the NAV of common shares tendered in a repurchase offer may decline between the repurchase request deadline and the date on which the NAV for tendered common shares is determined. In addition, the repurchase of common shares by the Fund will generally be a taxable event to common shareholders.
Large Shareholder Risk: To the extent a large proportion of common shares are held by a small number of common shareholders (or a single common shareholder), including affiliates of the Adviser, the Fund is subject to the risk that these shareholders will seek to sell common shares in large amounts rapidly in connection with repurchase offers. These transactions could adversely affect the ability of the Fund to conduct its investment program. Furthermore, it is possible that in response to a repurchase offer, the total amount of common shares tendered by a small number of common shareholders (or a single common shareholder) may exceed the number of common shares that the Fund has offered to repurchase. If a repurchase offer is oversubscribed by common shareholders, the Fund will repurchase only a pro rata portion of shares tendered by each common shareholder.
Loans Risk: Under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest primarily in Loans. The Loans that the Fund may invest in include Loans that are first lien, second lien, third lien or that are unsecured. In addition, the Loans the Fund will invest in will usually be rated below investment grade or may also be unrated. Although most of the Fund’s investments are first lien loans and secured by first lien security interests in the applicable issuer’s assets, if an issuer defaults on its loan there is no guarantee we will be able to recover the principal amount of the loan. Although most of the Fund’s investments are first lien loans and secured by first lien security interests in the applicable issuer’s assets, if an issuer defaults on its loan there is no guarantee we will be able to recover the principal amount of the loan. Loans are subject to a number of risks, including, but not limited to, credit risk, “covenant-lite” obligations risk, liquidity risk, below investment grade instruments risk and management risk.
Although certain Loans in which the Fund may invest will be secured by collateral, there can be no assurance that such collateral could be readily liquidated or that the liquidation of such collateral would satisfy the Borrower’s obligation in the event of non-payment of scheduled interest or principal. In the event of the bankruptcy or insolvency of a Borrower, the Fund could experience delays or limitations with respect to its ability to realize the benefits of the collateral securing a Loan. In the event of a decline in the value of the already pledged collateral, if the terms of a Loan do not require the Borrower to pledge additional collateral, the Fund will be exposed to the risk that the value of the collateral will not at all times equal or exceed the amount of the Borrower’s obligations under the Loans. To the extent that a Loan is collateralized by stock in the Borrower or its subsidiaries, such stock may lose some or all of its value in the event of the bankruptcy or insolvency of the Borrower. Those Loans that are under-collateralized involve a greater risk of loss.
In general, the secondary trading market for Loans is not fully-developed. No active trading market may exist for certain Loans, which may make it difficult to value them. Illiquidity and adverse market conditions may mean that the Fund may not be able to sell certain Loans quickly or at a fair price. To the extent that a secondary market does exist for certain Loans, the market for them may be subject to irregular trading activity, wide bid/ask spreads and extended trade settlement periods.
Below Investment Grade, or High Yield, Instruments Risk: The Fund anticipates that it may invest substantially all of its assets in instruments that are rated below investment grade. Below investment grade instruments are commonly referred to as “junk” or high-yield instruments and are regarded as predominantly speculative with respect to the issuer’s capacity to pay interest and repay principal. Lower grade instruments may be particularly susceptible to economic downturns, which could adversely affect the ability of the issuers of such instruments to repay principal and pay interest thereon, increase the incidence of default for such instruments and severely disrupt the market value of such instruments.
Lower grade instruments, though higher yielding, are characterized by higher risk. They may be subject to certain risks with respect to the issuing entity and to greater market fluctuations than certain lower yielding, higher rated instruments. The retail secondary market for lower grade instruments may be less liquid than that for higher rated instruments. Adverse conditions could make it difficult at times for the Fund to sell certain instruments or could result in lower prices than those used in calculating the Fund’s NAV. Because of the substantial risks associated with investments in lower grade instruments, investors could lose money on their investment in Common Shares of the Fund, both in the short-term and the long-term.
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“Covenant-lite” Obligations Risk: The Fund may invest in, or obtain exposure to, obligations that may be “covenant-lite,” which means such obligations lack certain financial maintenance covenants. While these loans may still contain other collateral protections, a covenant-lite loan may carry more risk than a covenant-heavy loan made by the same borrower as it does not require the borrower to provide affirmation that certain specific financial tests have been satisfied on a routine basis as is required under a covenant-heavy loan agreement. Should a loan held by the Fund begin to deteriorate in quality, the Fund’s ability to negotiate with the borrower may be delayed under a covenant-lite loan compared to a loan with full maintenance covenants. This may in turn delay the Fund’s ability to seek to recover its investment.
Valuation Risk: Unlike publicly traded common stock which trades on national exchanges, there is no central place or exchange for most of the Fund’s investments to trade. The Fund’s investments generally trade on an “over-the-counter” market which may be anywhere in the world where the buyer and seller can settle on a price. Due to the lack of centralized information and trading, the valuation of loans or fixed-income instruments may carry more risk than that of common stock. Uncertainties in the conditions of the financial market, unreliable reference data, lack of transparency and inconsistency of valuation models and processes may lead to inaccurate asset pricing. In addition, other market participants may value securities differently than the Fund. As a result, the Fund may be subject to the risk that when an instrument is sold in the market, the amount received by the Fund is less than the value of such instrument carried on the Fund’s books.
Liquidity Risk: To the extent consistent with the applicable liquidity requirements for interval funds under Rule 23c-3 of the 1940 Act, the Fund may invest up to 20% of its Managed Assets in securities that, at the time of investment, are illiquid (determined using the SEC’s standard applicable to registered investment companies, i.e., securities that cannot be disposed of by the Fund within seven days in the ordinary course of business at approximately the amount at which the Fund has valued the securities). However, securities that cannot be disposed of within seven days due solely to the Adviser’s compliance policies and procedures will not be subject to the limitations set forth above. The Fund may also invest in restricted securities. Investments in restricted securities could have the effect of increasing the amount of the Fund’s assets invested in illiquid securities if qualified institutional buyers are unwilling to purchase these securities.
Credit Risk: Credit risk is the risk that one or more Loans or other instruments in the Fund’s portfolio will decline in price or fail to pay interest or principal when due because the issuer of the instrument experiences a decline in its financial status. While a senior position in the capital structure of a Borrower or issuer may provide some protection with respect to the Fund’s investments in certain Loans, losses may still occur because the market value of Loans is affected by the creditworthiness of Borrowers or issuers and by general economic and specific industry conditions and the Fund’s other investments will often be subordinate to other debt in the issuer’s capital structure. To the extent the Fund invests in below investment grade instruments, it will be exposed to a greater amount of credit risk than a fund that invests in investment grade securities. The prices of lower grade instruments are more sensitive to negative developments, such as a decline in the issuer’s revenues or a general economic downturn, than are the prices of higher grade instruments. Instruments of below investment grade quality are predominantly speculative with respect to the issuer’s capacity to pay interest and repay principal when due and therefore involve a greater risk of default. In addition, the Fund may enter into credit derivatives which may expose it to additional risk in the event that the instruments underlying the derivatives default.
Interest Rate Risk: The fixed-income instruments that the Fund may invest in are subject to the risk that market values of such securities will decline as interest rates increase. These changes in interest rates have a more pronounced effect on securities with longer durations. Typically, the impact of changes in interest rates on the market value of an instrument will be more pronounced for fixed-rate instruments, such as most corporate bonds, than it will for Loans or other floating rate instruments. Fluctuations in the value of portfolio securities will not affect interest income on existing portfolio securities but will be reflected in the Fund’s NAV.
LIBOR Risk: Changes in the method of determining LIBOR, or the replacement of LIBOR with an alternative reference rate, may adversely affect our credit arrangements and our CLO transactions. Instruments in which the Fund invests may pay interest at floating rates based on LIBOR or may be subject to interest caps or floors based on LIBOR. The Fund and issuers of instruments in which the Fund invests may also obtain financing at floating rates based on LIBOR. The underlying collateral of CLOs in which the Fund invests may pay interest at floating rates based on LIBOR. Derivative instruments utilized by the Fund and/or issuers of instruments in which the Fund may invest may also reference LIBOR. On July 27, 2017, the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) announced that it would phase out the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) as a benchmark by the end of 2021. It is unclear whether new methods of calculating LIBOR will be established such that it continues to exist after 2021. The administrator of LIBOR has announced it will consult on its intention to cease the publication of the one week and two month LIBOR settings immediately following the LIBOR publication on December 31, 2021, and the remaining USD LIBOR settings immediately following the LIBOR publication on June 30, 2023. The U.S. Federal Reserve System (“FRS”), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation have issued guidance encouraging market participants to adopt alternatives to LIBOR in new contracts as soon as practicable and no later than December 31, 2021, and the FCA has indicated that market participants should not rely on LIBOR being available after 2021. As an alternative to LIBOR, for example, the FRS, in conjunction with the Alternative Reference Rates Committee, a steering committee comprised of large U.S. financial institutions, is considering replacing U.S.-dollar LIBOR with the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”). Abandonment of, or modifications to, LIBOR could have adverse impacts on newly issued financial instruments and our existing financial instruments which reference LIBOR and could lead to significant short-term and long-term uncertainty and market instability. If LIBOR ceases to exist, the Fund and its underlying obligors may need to amend or restructure our existing LIBOR-based debt instruments and any related hedging arrangements that extend beyond December 31, 2021, or June 30, 2023, depending on the applicable LIBOR tenor and pending the outcome of the LIBOR administrator’s consultation. Uncertainty as to the nature of alternative reference rates and as to potential changes or other reforms to LIBOR, or any changes announced with respect to such reforms, may result in a sudden or prolonged increase or decrease in the reported LIBOR rates and the value of LIBOR-based loans and securities, including those of other issuers we or our funds currently own or may in the future own. It remains uncertain how such changes would be implemented and the effects such changes would have on us, issuers of instruments in which we invest and financial markets generally. The expected discontinuation of LIBOR could have a significant impact on our business. There could be significant operational challenges for the transition away from LIBOR including, but not limited to, amending loan agreements with borrowers on investments that may have not been modified with fallback language and adding effective fallback language to new agreements in the event that LIBOR is discontinued before maturity. Beyond these challenges, we anticipate there may be additional risks to our current processes and information systems that will need to be identified and evaluated by us. Due to the uncertainty of the replacement for LIBOR, the potential effect of any such event on our cost of capital and net investment income cannot yet be determined. There is no guarantee that a transition from LIBOR to an alternative will not result in financial market disruptions, significant increases in benchmark rates, or borrowing costs to borrowers, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, result of operations and financial condition. In addition, the transition to a successor rate could potentially cause (i) increased volatility or illiquidity in markets for instruments that currently rely on LIBOR, (ii) a reduction in the value of certain instruments held by the Fund, or (iii) reduced effectiveness of related Fund transactions, such as hedging. It remains uncertain how such changes would be implemented and the effects such changes would have on the Fund, issuers of instruments in which the Fund invests and financial markets generally.
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Force Majeure Risk: The Fund may be affected by force majeure events (e.g., acts of God, fire, flood, earthquakes, outbreaks of an infectious disease, pandemic or any other serious public health concern, war, terrorism, nationalization of industry and labor strikes). Force majeure events could adversely affect the ability of the Fund or a counterparty to perform its obligations. The liability and cost arising out of a failure to perform obligations as a result of a force majeure event could be considerable and could be borne by the Fund. Certain force majeure events, such as war or an outbreak of an infectious disease, could have a broader negative impact on the global or local economy, thereby affecting the Fund. Additionally, a major governmental intervention into industry, including the nationalization of an industry or the assertion of control, could result in a loss to the Fund if an investment is affected, and any compensation provided by the relevant government may not be adequate.
Epidemic and Pandemic Risk: The world has been susceptible to epidemics/pandemics, most recently the novel coronavirus and related respiratory disease (“COVID-19”), which has been designated as a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Any outbreak of COVID-19, SARS, H1N1/09 flu, avian flu, other coronavirus, Ebola or other existing or new epidemics/pandemics, or the threat thereof, together with any resulting restrictions on travel or quarantines imposed, has had, and will continue to have, an adverse impact on the economy and business activity globally (including in the countries in which the Fund invests), and thereby is expected to adversely affect the performance of the Fund’s investments and the Fund’s ability to fulfill its investment objectives. Furthermore, the rapid development of epidemics/pandemics could preclude prediction as to their ultimate adverse impact on economic and market conditions, and, as a result, presents material uncertainty and risk with respect to the Fund and the performance of its investments.
COVID-19 Risk: During the first quarter of 2020, there was a global outbreak of COVID-19, which has spread to over 200 countries and territories, including the United States, and has spread to every state in the United States. The World Health Organization has designated COVID-19 as a pandemic, and numerous countries, including the United States, have declared national emergencies with respect to COVID-19. The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been rapidly evolving, resulting in numerous deaths, and many countries have reacted by instituting (or strongly encouraging) quarantines and prohibitions/restrictions on travel, closing financial markets and/or restricting trading, closing offices, schools, courts and other public venues, and limiting operations of non-essential businesses, and other restrictive measures designed to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Such actions, as well as the general uncertainty surrounding the dangers and impact of COVID-19, are creating significant disruption in global supply chains and economic activity, increasing rates of unemployment and adversely impacting many industries. The outbreak could have a continued adverse impact on economic and market conditions and trigger a period of global economic slowdown.
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has at times had, and is expected to continue to pose a risk of having, a material adverse impact on the Fund’s NAV and portfolio liquidity among other factors. These impacts will likely continue to some extent as the outbreak persists and potentially even longer.
The rapid development and fluidity of this situation precludes any prediction as to the ultimate adverse impact of COVID-19 on economic and market conditions, and, as a result, present material uncertainty and risk with respect to the Fund and the performance of its investments. The full extent of the impact and effects of COVID-19 on the Fund’s and its investments’ operational and financial performance will depend on future developments, including, among other factors, the duration and spread of the outbreak, along with related travel advisories, quarantines and restrictions, development of viable treatment options or availability of vaccines, the recovery time of the disrupted supply chains and industries, the impact of COVID-19 on overall goods and services, investor liquidity, consumer confidence and spending levels, the impact of labor market interruptions, the impact of government interventions, and uncertainty with respect to the duration of the global economic slowdown. COVID-19 and the current financial, economic and capital markets environment, and future developments in these and other areas present uncertainty and risk with respect to the Fund’s performance, portfolio liquidity, ability to pay distributions and make share repurchases.
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| March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
Market Disruption and Geopolitical Risk: The Fund may be adversely affected by uncertainties such as terrorism, international political developments, and changes in government policies, taxation, restrictions on foreign investment and currency repatriation, currency fluctuations and other developments in the laws and regulations of the countries in which it is invested. Likewise, natural and environmental disasters, epidemics or pandemics, and systemic market dislocations may be highly disruptive to economies and markets. Uncertainties and events around the world may (i) result in market volatility, (ii) have long-term effects on the U.S. and worldwide financial markets and (iii) cause further economic uncertainties in the United States and worldwide. The Fund cannot predict the effects of geopolitical events in the future on the U.S. economy and securities markets.
Structured Products Risk: The Fund may invest up to 20% of its Managed Assets in structured products, including the rated debt tranches of CLOs, floating rate mortgage-backed securities and credit linked notes. Holders of structured products bear risks of the underlying investments, index or reference obligation and are subject to counterparty risk.
CLO Risk: In addition to the general risks associated with debt securities and structured products discussed herein, CLOs carry additional risks, including, but not limited to (i) the possibility that distributions from collateral securities will not be adequate to make interest or other payments; (ii) the quality of the collateral may decline in value or default; (iii) the possibility that the investments in CLOs are subordinate to other classes or tranches thereof; (iv) the potential of spread compression in the underlying loans of the CLO securities, which could reduce credit enhancement in the CLOs; and (v) the complex structure of the security may not be fully understood at the time of investment and may produce disputes with the issuer or unexpected investment results.
Leverage Risk: Under current market conditions, the Fund generally utilizes leverage principally through Borrowings in an amount up to 33 1/3% of the Fund’s total assets, less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior securities, immediately after such Borrowings. In the future, the Fund may elect to utilize leverage in an amount up to 50% of the Fund’s total assets through the issuance of Preferred Shares. Leverage may result in greater volatility of the NAV and distributions on the Common Shares because changes in the value of the Fund’s portfolio investments, including investments purchased with the proceeds from Borrowings or the issuance of Preferred Shares, if any, are borne entirely by Common Shareholders. Common Share income may fall if the interest rate on Borrowings or the dividend rate on Preferred Shares rises, and may fluctuate as the interest rate on Borrowings or the dividend rate on Preferred Shares varies. In addition, the Fund’s use of leverage will result in increased operating costs. Thus, to the extent that the then-current cost of any leverage, together with other related expenses, approaches the net return on the Fund’s investment portfolio, the benefit of leverage to Common Shareholders will be reduced, and if the then-current cost of any leverage together with related expenses were to exceed the net return on the Fund’s portfolio, the Fund’s leveraged capital structure would result in a lower rate of return to Common Shareholders than if the Fund were not so leveraged. In addition, the costs associated with the Fund’s incurrence and maintenance of leverage could increase over time. There can be no assurance that the Fund’s leveraging strategy will be successful.
Cyber-Security Risk and Identity Theft Risks: The Fund’s operations are highly dependent on the Adviser’s information systems and technology and the Fund relies heavily on the Adviser’s financial, accounting, communications and other data processing systems. The Adviser’s systems may fail to operate properly or become disabled as a result of tampering or a breach of its network security systems or otherwise. In addition, the Adviser’s systems face ongoing cybersecurity threats and attacks. Attacks on the Adviser’s systems could involve, and in some instances have in the past involved, attempts intended to obtain unauthorized access to its proprietary information, destroy data or disable, degrade or sabotage its systems, or divert or otherwise steal funds, including through the introduction of computer viruses, “phishing” attempts and other forms of social engineering. Cyberattacks and other security threats could originate from a wide variety of external sources, including cyber criminals, nation state hackers, hacktivists and other outside parties. Cyberattacks and other security threats could also originate from the malicious or accidental acts of insiders, such as employees of the Adviser.
There has been an increase in the frequency and sophistication of the cyber and security threats the Adviser faces, with attacks ranging from those common to businesses to those that are more advanced and persistent, which may target the Adviser because, as an alternative asset management firm, the Adviser holds a significant amount of confidential and sensitive information about its investors, its portfolio companies or obligors (as applicable) and potential investments. As a result, the Adviser may face a heightened risk of a security breach or disruption with respect to this information. There can be no assurance that measures the Adviser takes to ensure the integrity of its systems will provide protection, especially because cyberattack techniques used change frequently or are not recognized until successful. If the Adviser’s systems are compromised, do not operate properly or are disabled, or it fails to provide the appropriate regulatory or other notifications in a timely manner, the Adviser could suffer financial loss, a disruption of its businesses, liability to its investment funds and fund investors, including the Fund and common shareholders, regulatory intervention or reputational damage. The costs related to cyber or other security threats or disruptions may not be fully insured or indemnified by other means.
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In addition, the Fund could also suffer losses in connection with updates to, or the failure to timely update, the Adviser’s information systems and technology. In addition, the Adviser has become increasingly reliant on third party service providers for certain aspects of its business, including for the administration of certain funds, as well as for certain information systems and technology, including cloud-based services. These third party service providers could also face ongoing cyber security threats and compromises of their systems and as a result, unauthorized individuals could gain, and in some past instances have gained, access to certain confidential data.
Cybersecurity has become a top priority for regulators around the world. Many jurisdictions in which the Adviser operates have laws and regulations relating to data privacy, cybersecurity and protection of personal information, including, as examples, the General Data Protection Regulation in the EU and that went into effect in May 2018 and the California Consumer Privacy Act that went into effect in January 2020. Some jurisdictions have also enacted laws requiring companies to notify individuals and government agencies of data security breaches involving certain types of personal data.
Breaches in security, whether malicious in nature or through inadvertent transmittal or other loss of data, could potentially jeopardize the Adviser, its employees’ or the Fund’s investors’ or counterparties’ confidential, proprietary and other information processed and stored in, and transmitted through, the Adviser’s computer systems and networks, or otherwise cause interruptions or malfunctions in its, its employees’, the Fund’s investors’, the Fund’s counterparties’ or third parties’ business and operations, which could result in significant financial losses, increased costs, liability to the Fund’s investors and other counterparties, regulatory intervention and reputational damage. Furthermore, if the Adviser fails to comply with the relevant laws and regulations or fail to provide the appropriate regulatory or other notifications of breach in a timely matter, it could result in regulatory investigations and penalties, which could lead to negative publicity and reputational harm, and may cause the Fund’s investors and clients to lose confidence in the effectiveness of the Adviser’s security measures.
Obligors of the Fund also rely on data processing systems and the secure processing, storage and transmission of information, including payment and health information. A disruption or compromise of these systems could have a material adverse effect on the value of these businesses. The Fund may invest in strategic assets having a national or regional profile or in infrastructure, the nature of which could expose it to a greater risk of being subject to a terrorist attack or security breach than other assets or businesses. Such an event may have material adverse consequences on the Fund’s investment or assets of the same type or may require obligors of the Fund to increase preventative security measures or expand insurance coverage.
Finally, the Adviser’s and the Fund’s technology, data and intellectual property and the technology, data and intellectual property of their portfolio companies or obligors (as applicable) are also subject to a heightened risk of theft or compromise to the extent the Adviser and the Fund’s portfolio companies or obligors (as applicable) engage in operations outside the United States, in particular in those jurisdictions that do not have comparable levels of protection of proprietary information and assets such as intellectual property, trademarks, trade secrets, know-how and customer information and records. In addition, the Adviser and the Fund and their portfolio companies or obligors (as applicable) may be required to compromise protections or forego rights to technology, data and intellectual property in order to operate in or access markets in a foreign jurisdiction. Any such direct or indirect compromise of these assets could have a material adverse impact on the Adviser and the Fund and their portfolio companies or obligors (as applicable).
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Enhanced Income Fund | Notes to Financial Statements |
| March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
NOTE 11. INCOME TAX
Distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which differ from GAAP, and therefore may differ significantly in amount and/or character from net investment income and realized gains or losses for financial reporting purposes. The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund during the six month period ended March 31, 2021 and the twelve month period ended September 30, 2020, respectively, are as follows:
2021 | | Blackstone / GSO Floating Rate Enhanced Income Fund | |
Distributions Paid From: | | | |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 8,316,773 | |
Total | | $ | 8,316,773 | |
2020 | | Blackstone / GSO Floating Rate Enhanced Income Fund | |
Distributions Paid From: | | | |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 21,580,615 | |
Total | | $ | 21,580,615 | |
The amount of net tax unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and the tax cost of investments at March 31, 2021, calculated using book/tax differences as of the most recently ended fiscal year, September 30, 2020, are as follows:
| | Blackstone / GSO Floating Rate Enhanced Income Fund | |
Cost of investments for income tax purposes | | $ | 485,606,086 | |
Gross appreciation (excess of value over tax cost) | | $ | 5,211,447 | |
Gross depreciation (excess of tax cost over value) | | | (3,701,035 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 1,510,412 | |
NOTE 12. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT
In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance providing optional temporary financial reporting relief from the effect of certain types of contract modifications due to the planned discontinuation of the LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) or other interbank-offered based reference rates as of the end of December 2021. Management continues to evaluate the impact of the guidance and may apply other elections, as applicable, as the expected market transition to alternative reference rates evolves.
NOTE 13. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In preparing these financial statements, the Fund’s management has evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through the date the financial statements were issued.
The Fund completed a monthly repurchase offer on April 13, 2021, and 101,991 shares were repurchased for $2,459,694.
The Fund completed a monthly repurchase offer on May 12, 2021, and 220,182 shares were repurchased for $5,314,975.
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Enhanced Income Fund | Additional Information |
| March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) |
Portfolio Information.
The Fund files its complete schedules of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit on Form N-PORT within 60 days after the end of the Fund’s fiscal quarter. The Fund’s portfolio holdings information for the third month of each fiscal quarter on Form N-PORT is available (1) on the Fund’s website located at http://www.bgflx.com or (2) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Holdings and allocations shown on any Form N-PORT are as of the date indicated in the filing and may not be representative of future investments. Holdings and allocations should not be considered research or investment advice and should not be relied upon in making investment decisions.
Proxy Information. The policies and procedures used to determine how to vote proxies relating to securities held by the Fund are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-877-876-1121, (2) on the Fund’s website located at http://www.bgflx.com, and (3) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is available on Form N-PX by August 31 of each year (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-877-876-1121, (2) on the Fund’s website located at http://www.bgflx.com, and (3) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
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This privacy policy sets forth the Adviser’s policies with respect to nonpublic personal information of individual investors, shareholders, prospective investors and former investors of investment funds managed by the Adviser. These policies apply to individuals only and are subject to change.
Rev August 2020
FACTS | WHAT DOES BLACKSTONE DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION? |
Why? | Financial companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing. Federal law also requires us to tell you how we collect, share, and protect your personal information. Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do. |
What? | The types of personal information we collect and share depend on the product or service you have with us. This information can include: · Social Security number and income · Assets and investment experience · Risk tolerance and transaction history |
How? | All financial companies need to share customers' personal information to run their everyday business. In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can share their customers' personal information; the reasons Blackstone Registered Funds (as defined below) choose to share; and whether you can limit this sharing. (as defined below) choose to share; and whether you can limit this sharing. |
Reasons we can share your personal information | Does Blackstone share? | Can you limit this sharing? |
For our everyday business purposes – such as to process your transactions, maintain your account(s), respond to court orders and legal investigations, or report to credit bureaus | Yes | No |
For our marketing purposes – to offer our products and services to you | Yes | No |
For joint marketing with other financial companies | Yes | No |
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes – information about your transactions and experiences | Yes | No |
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes – information about your creditworthiness | Yes | Yes |
For our affiliates to market to you | Yes | Yes |
For nonaffiliates to market to you | No | We don't share |
To limit our sharing | · Email a copy of the Mail-in Form below identifying any/all you want to limit at PrivacyQueries@Blackstone.com, and/or mail to the address indicated below. |
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| Please note: If you are a new customer, we can begin sharing your information 30 days from the date we sent this notice. When you are no longer our customer, we continue to share your information as described in this notice. |
| However, you can contact us at any time to limit our sharing. |
Questions? | Email us at PrivacyQueries@Blackstone.com or go to www.blackstone.com/privacy. |
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Mail-in Form | |
| Mark any/all you want to limit: |
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| [ ] Do not share information about my creditworthiness with your affiliates for their everyday business purposes. |
| [ ] Do not allow your affiliates to use my personal information to market to me. |
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Mail to: | Attention: Data Policy and Strategy Officer, Legal & Compliance |
| The Blackstone Group |
| 345 Park Avenue |
| New York |
| NY 10154 |
Who We Are | |
Who is providing this notice? | Blackstone Registered Funds include Blackstone Real Estate Income Fund, Blackstone Real Estate Income Fund II, Blackstone Real Estate Income Master Fund, Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc., Blackstone Alternative Investment Funds, on behalf of its series Blackstone Alternative Multi-Strategy Fund, Blackstone Diversified Multi-Strategy Fund, a sub-fund of Blackstone Alternative Investment Funds plc, Blackstone Private Credit Fund and the Blackstone Credit Funds, consisting of Blackstone Senior Floating Rate Term Fund, Blackstone Long-Short Credit Income Fund, Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund, Blackstone / GSO Floating Rate Enhanced Income Fund and Blackstone Secured Lending Fund |
What We Do | |
How does Blackstone protect my personal information? | To protect your personal information from unauthorized access and use, we use security measures that comply with federal law. These measures include computer safeguards and secured files and buildings. |
How does Blackstone collect my | We collect your personal information, for example, when you |
personal information? | · open an account or give us your income information |
| · provide employment information or give us your contact information |
| · tell us about your investment or retirement portfolio |
| We also collect your personal information from others, such as credit bureaus, affiliates, or other companies. |
Why can’t I limit all sharing? | Federal law gives you the right to limit only |
| · sharing for affiliates’ everyday business purposes — information about your creditworthiness |
| · affiliates from using your information to market to you |
| · sharing for nonaffiliates to market to you |
| State laws and individual companies may give you additional rights to limit sharing. |
What happens when I limit sharing for an account I hold jointly with someone else? | Your choices will apply to everyone on your account — unless you tell us otherwise. |
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Definitions | |
Affiliates | Companies related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies. |
| | · | Our affiliates include companies with a Blackstone name, financial companies such as Blackstone Alternative Credit Advisors LP, Strategic Partners Fund Solutions, and our affiliates listed in Appendix A to our Online Privacy Notice at www.blackstone.com/privacy. |
Nonaffiliates | Companies not related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies. |
| · | Blackstone does not share with nonaffiliates so they can market to you. |
Joint marketing | A formal agreement between nonaffiliated financial companies that together market financial products or services to you. |
| · | Our joint marketing partners include financial services companies. |
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INVESTOR DATA PRIVACY NOTICE
1. Why are you seeing this notice?
| · | You may need to provide Personal Data to us as part of your investment into a fund or other investment vehicle (as applicable, the Fund) managed or advised by investment advisers that are subsidiaries of The Blackstone Group Inc. or its affiliates (and, where applicable, the general partner of the relevant Fund) (collectively, Blackstone). |
| · | We want you to understand how and why we use, store and otherwise process your Personal Data when you deal with us or our relevant affiliates (including under applicable data protection laws). If this notice (the Data Privacy Notice) has been made available to you, you may have certain rights with respect to your Personal Data under applicable data protection laws (including as described in this Data Privacy Notice). |
| · | "Personal Data" has the meaning given to it under data protection laws that apply to our processing of your personal information, and includes any information that relates to, describes, identifies or can be used, directly or indirectly, to identify an individual (such as name, address, date of birth, personal identification numbers, sensitive personal information, and economic information). |
| · | We ask that investors promptly provide the information contained in this Data Privacy Notice to any individuals whose Personal Data they provide to the Fund or its affiliates in connection with 'know your client'/anti-money laundering requests or otherwise. |
Please read the information below carefully. It explains how and why Personal Data is processed by us.
2.Who is providing this notice?
Blackstone is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Blackstone is a global financial services firm with offices, operations and entities globally, including as described at this link: https://www.blackstone.com/privacy#appendixA.
| · | For transparency, the Blackstone entities on whose behalf this privacy statement is made are: (i) the Fund; and (ii) where applicable, the Blackstone general partner and/or investment adviser of the relevant Fund, in each case, with which you contract, transact or otherwise share Personal Data with (together, the Fund Parties). |
| · | Where we use the terms "we", "us" and "our" in this Data Privacy Notice, we are referring to the Fund and the Fund Parties. |
| · | Please consult your subscription documents, private placement memorandum or other offering documentation provided to you by or on behalf of the Fund Parties which will further specify the entities and contact details of the Fund Parties relevant to our relationship with you. |
| · | We welcome investors and their representatives to contact us if they have any queries with respect to the Fund Parties (in particular, which Fund Parties are relevant to their relationship with Blackstone). If you have any queries, our contact details are below. |
When you provide us with your Personal Data, each Fund Party that decides how and why Personal Data is processed acts as a "data controller". In simple terms, this means that the Fund Party makes certain decisions on how to use and protect your Personal Data – but only to the extent that we have informed you about the use or are otherwise permitted by law.
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Where your Personal Data is processed by an entity controlled by, or under common control with, the Blackstone entity/ies managing a Fund for its own purposes, this entity will also be a data controller.
3.What Personal Data do we collect about you?
The types of Personal Data we collect and share depends on the product or service you have with us and the nature of your investment.
The Personal Data collected about you will help us to provide you with a better service and facilitate our business relationship.
We may combine Personal Data that you provide to us with Personal Data that we collect from, or about you from other sources, in some circumstances. This will include Personal Data collected in an online or offline context.
As a result of our relationship with you as an investor, in the past 12 months we may have collected Personal Data concerning you in the following categories:
| · | Identifiers (e.g., real name, alias, postal address, email address, social security or driver's license number, government ID, signature, telephone number, education, employment, employment history, financial information, including tax-related information/codes and bank account details, information used for monitoring and background checks to comply with laws and regulations, including 'know your client', anti-money laundering, and sanctions checks, online registration details, and other contact information); |
| · | Sensitive/protected characteristic information (e.g., age/date of birth, nationality, citizenship, country of residence, gender, and other information used to comply with laws and regulations); |
| · | Commercial information (e.g., assets, income, transaction and investment history, accounts at other institutions, financial positions/returns, information concerning source of funds and any applicable restrictions on your investment such as political exposure or sanctions); |
| · | Internet or other network activity (e.g., browsing or search history, information regarding interaction with an internet website, application, or advertisement, online identifiers such as cookies); |
| · | Sensory and surveillance data (e.g., recordings of telephone calls where permitted or required by law, video (surveillance) recordings, closed-circuit television (CCTV) images and recordings, and other records of your interactions with us or our service providers, including electronic communications); |
| · | Professional or employment-related information (e.g., current or past job history); and |
| · | Inferences drawn from other personal information (e.g., profiles reflecting preferences and trends, based on information such as assets, investment experience, risk tolerance, investment activity, and transaction history). |
4.Where do we obtain your Personal Data?
We collect, and have collected, Personal Data about you from a number of sources, including from you directly:
| WHAT | HOW |
1 | Personal Data that you give us | · from the forms and any associated documentation that you complete when subscribing for an investment, shares, interests, and/or opening an account with us. This can include information about your name, address, date of birth, passport details or other national identifier, driving license, your national insurance or social security number and income, employment information and details about your investment or retirement portfolio(s), and financial-related data (such as returns and financial positions) |
| | · when you provide it to us in correspondence and conversations, including electronic communications such as email and telephone calls |
| | · when you make transactions with respect to the Fund |
| | · when you interact with our online platforms and websites (such as bxaccess.com) |
| | · when you purchase securities from us and/or tell us where to send money |
| | · from cookies, web beacons, and similar interactions when you or your devices access our sites |
| | · when we need to identify you and/or complete necessary security checks, where you visit one of our buildings or attend meetings. This can include form of ID, and your image for CCTV purposes. |
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2 | Personal Data we obtain from others | · publicly available and accessible directories and sources |
| | · bankruptcy registers |
| | · tax authorities, including those that are based outside the territory in which you are located or domiciled, including the Cayman Islands, the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Economic Area (EEA), if you are subject to tax in another jurisdiction |
| | · governmental and competent regulatory authorities to whom we have regulatory obligations |
| | · credit agencies |
| | · fraud prevention and detection agencies and organisations |
| | · transaction counterparties |
5.Why do we process your Personal Data?
We may process or disclose your Personal Data for the following reasons:
| WHY | HOW | |
1 | Contract | It is necessary to perform our contract with you to: |
| | · | administer, manage and set up your investor account(s) to allow you to purchase your holding (of shares or interests) in our funds |
| | · | meet the resulting contractual obligations we have to you |
| | · | facilitate the continuation or termination of the contractual relationship between you and the Fund |
| | · | facilitate the transfer of funds, and administering and facilitating any other transaction, between you and the Fund |
2 | Compliance | It is necessary for compliance with an applicable legal or regulatory obligation to which we are subject, in order to: |
| with law | · | undertake our client and investor due diligence, and on-boarding checks |
| | · | carry out verification, 'know your client', terrorist financing, sanctions, and anti-money laundering checks |
| | · | verify the identity and addresses of our investors (and, if applicable, their beneficial owners) |
| | · | comply with requests from regulatory, governmental, tax and law enforcement authorities |
| | · | for surveillance and investigation purposes |
| | · | carry out audit checks |
| | · | maintain statutory registers |
| | · | prevent and detect fraud |
| | · | comply with sanctions requirements |
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3 | Legitimate | For our legitimate interests or those of a third party (such as a transaction counterparty or lender) to: |
| interests | · | manage and administer your holding in any Funds in which you are invested, and any related accounts on an ongoing basis |
| | · | assess and process any applications or requests made by you |
| | · | open, maintain or close accounts in connection with your investment in, or withdrawal from, the Fund scheme |
| | · | send updates, information and notices or otherwise correspond with you in connection with your investment in the Fund scheme |
| | · | address or investigate any complaints, claims, proceedings or disputes |
| | · | provide you with, and inform you about, our investment products and services |
| | · | monitor and improve our relationships with investors |
| | · | comply with applicable regulatory obligations, including anti-money laundering, sanctions and 'know your client' checks |
| | · | assist our transaction counterparties to comply with their regulatory and legal obligations (including anti- money laundering, 'know your client' and sanctions checks) |
| | · | manage our risk and operations |
| | · | comply with our accounting and tax reporting requirements |
| | · | comply with our audit requirements |
| | · | assist with internal compliance with our policies and processes |
| | · | ensure appropriate group management and governance |
| | · | keep our internal records |
| | · | prepare reports on incidents/accidents |
| | · | protect our business against fraud, breach of confidence, theft of proprietary materials, and other financial or business crimes (to the extent that this is not required of us by law) |
| | · | analyse and manage commercial risks |
| | · | seek professional advice, including legal advice |
| | · | enable any actual or proposed assignee or transferee, participant or sub-participant of the partnership's or Fund vehicles' rights or obligations to evaluate proposed transactions |
| | · | facilitate business asset transactions involving the Fund partnership or Fund-related vehicles |
| | · | monitor communications to/from us using our systems |
| | · | protect the security and integrity of our information technology systems |
| | · | protect the security and safety of our buildings and locations where we operate |
| | · | operate, run and schedule online meetings, webinars and conferences (for example, using Zoom and other online meeting platforms) |
| | · | manage our financing arrangements with our financiers and financing transaction counterparties, including payment providers, intermediaries, correspondent and agent banks |
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| | We only rely on these interests where we have considered that, on balance, the legitimate interests are not overridden by your interests, fundamental rights or freedoms. |
Monitoring as described at (3) above
We monitor communications where the law requires us to do so. We will also monitor where we are required to do so to comply with our regulatory rules and practices and, where we are permitted to do so, to protect our business and the security of our systems.
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6. Who we share your Personal Data with
Your Personal Data will be shared with:
WHO | WHY |
Fund associates | We share your Personal Data with our associates, related parties and members of our group. This is: |
| · to manage our relationship with you |
| · for the legitimate interests of a third party in carrying out anti-money laundering and compliance checks required of them under applicable laws and regulations |
| · for the purposes set out in this Data Privacy Notice |
Fund Managers, Depositories, Administrators, Custodians, Investment Advisers | · delivering the services you require · managing your investment · supporting and administering investment-related activities · complying with applicable investment, anti-money laundering and other laws and regulations |
Tax Authorities | · to comply with applicable laws and regulations |
| · where required or requested by tax authorities in the territory in which you are located or domiciled (in particular, Cayman Island or UK/EEA tax authorities) who, in turn, may share your Personal Data with foreign tax authorities |
| · where required or requested by foreign tax authorities, including outside of the territory in which you are located or domiciled (including outside of the Cayman Islands or UK/EEA) |
Service Providers | · delivering and facilitating the services needed to support our business relationship with you |
| · supporting and administering investment-related activities |
| · where disclosure to the service provider is considered necessary to support Blackstone with the purposes described in section 5 of this Data Privacy Notice |
Financing Counterparties, Lenders, Correspondent and Agent Banks | · assisting these transaction counterparties with regulatory checks, such as 'know your client', and anti-money laundering procedures · sourcing credit for Fund-related entities in the course of our transactions and fund life cycles |
Our Lawyers, Auditors and other Professional Advisers | · providing you with investment-related services · to comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements |
In exceptional circumstances, we will share your Personal Data with:
| · | competent regulatory, prosecuting and other governmental agencies or litigation counterparties, in any country or territory; and |
| · | other organisations and agencies – where we are required to do so by law. |
For California residents, in the preceding 12 months, we may have disclosed Personal Data listed in any of the categories in section 3 above for a business purpose (in particular, as described in this section).
We have not sold Personal Data in the 12 months preceding the date of this Data Privacy Notice.
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7. Do you have to provide us with this Personal Data?
Where we collect Personal Data from you, we will indicate if:
| · | provision of the Personal Data is necessary for our compliance with a legal obligation; or |
| · | it is purely voluntary and there are no implications for you if you do not wish to provide us with it. |
Unless otherwise indicated, you should assume that we require the Personal Data for business and/or compliance purposes.
Some of the Personal Data we request is necessary for us to perform our contract with you and if you do not wish to provide us with this Personal Data, it will affect our ability to provide our services to you and manage your investment.
8. Sending your Personal Data internationally
We will transfer your Personal Data between different countries to affiliates and our group members, Fund management, members of the Fund's partnership, transaction counterparties, and third party service providers. These countries may not have similarly strict data protection and privacy laws, and will include those countries in which our affiliates and service providers operate (for example, transfers from the UK/EEA, Cayman Islands, Australia, Hong Kong, Japan or Singapore to a jurisdiction outside of such territory).
Where we transfer Personal Data to other members of our group, our service providers or another third party recipient from one country to another, we will ensure that our arrangements with them are governed by data transfer agreements or appropriate safeguards, designed to ensure that your Personal Data is protected as required under applicable data protection law (including, where appropriate, under an agreement on terms approved for this purpose by the European Commission or by obtaining your consent).
Please contact us if you would like to know more about these agreements or receive a copy of them. Please see below for our contact details.
9. Consent – and your right to withdraw it
Except as may otherwise be required by local law, we do not generally rely on obtaining your consent to process your Personal Data. In particular, we do not generally rely on obtaining your consent where our processing of your personal data is subject only to the data protection laws of the UK/EEA (in these circumstances we will usually rely on another legal basis more appropriate in the circumstances, including those set out in section 5 above). If we do rely on consent for processing of your Personal Data, you have the right to withdraw this consent at any time. Please contact us or send us an email at PrivacyQueries@Blackstone.com at any time if you wish to do so.
Where required by applicable law, we will obtain your consent for the processing of your Personal Data for direct marketing purposes. If you do receive direct marketing communications from us (for example, by post, email, fax or telephone), you may opt-out by clicking the link in the relevant communication, completing the forms provided to you (where relevant), or by contacting us (see 13 below).
10. Retention and deletion of your Personal Data
We keep your Personal Data for as long as it is required by us for our legitimate business purposes, to perform our contractual obligations, or where longer, such longer period as is required or permitted by law or regulatory obligations which apply to us. We will generally:
| · | retain Personal Data about you throughout the life cycle of any investment you are involved in; and |
| · | retain some Personal Data after your relationship with us ends. |
As a general principle, we do not retain your Personal Data for longer than we need it.
We will usually delete your Personal Data (at the latest) after you cease to be an investor in any fund and there is no longer any legal or regulatory requirement, or business purpose, for retaining your Personal Data.
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11. Your rights
You may, subject to certain limitations, have data protection rights depending on the data protection laws that apply to our processing of your Personal Data, including the right to:
| · | access your Personal Data, and some related information, including the purpose for processing the Personal Data, the categories of recipients of that Personal Data to the extent that it has been transferred internationally, and, where the Personal Data has not been collected directly from you, the source (the category information) |
| · | restrict the use of your Personal Data in certain circumstances |
| · | have incomplete or inaccurate Personal Data corrected |
| · | ask us to stop processing your Personal Data |
| · | require us to delete your Personal Data in some limited circumstances |
You also have the right in some circumstances to request us to "port" your Personal Data in a portable, re-usable format to other organisations (where this is possible).
California residents may also request certain information about our disclosure of Personal Data during the prior year, including category information (as defined above).
We review and verify requests to protect your Personal Data, and will action data protection requests fairly and in accordance with applicable data protection laws and principles.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us (details below).
12. Concerns or queries
We take your concerns very seriously. We encourage you to bring it to our attention if you have any concerns about our processing your Personal Data. This Data Privacy Notice was drafted with simplicity and clarity in mind. We are, of course, happy to provide any further information or explanation needed. Our contact details are below.
Please also contact us via any of the below methods if you have a disability and require an alternative format of this notice.
If you want to make a complaint, you can also contact the body regulating data protection in your country, where you live or work, or the location where the data protection issue arose. In particular:
Country | Supervisory Authority |
Cayman Islands | Cayman Islands Ombudsman (available at: https://ombudsman.ky) |
European Union | A list of the EU data protection authorities and contact details is available by clicking this link: http://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/article29/item-detail.cfm?item_id=612080 |
United Kingdom | Information Commissioner's Office (available at: https://ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/) |
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13. Contact us
Please contact us if you have any questions about this Data Privacy Notice or the Personal Data we hold about you.
Contact us by email or access our web form by emailing PrivacyQueries@Blackstone.com.
Contact us in writing using this address:
Address | For EU/UK related queries: |
| 40 Berkeley Square, London, W1J 5AL, United Kingdom |
| All other queries: |
| 345 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10154 |
A list of country-specific addresses and contacts for locations where we operate is available at https://www.blackstone.com/privacy#appendixA.
14. Changes to this Data Privacy Notice
We keep this Data Privacy Notice under regular review. Please check regularly for any updates at our investor portal (www.bxaccess.com).
This Data Privacy Notice was last updated in July 2020.The overall management of the business and affairs of the Fund, including oversight of the Adviser, is vested in the Board of Trustees. Each member of the Board of Trustees shall hold office until the next meeting of common shareholders called for the purpose of considering the election of Trustees.
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Below is a list of the Trustees and officers of the Fund and their present positions and principal occupations during the past five years. The business address of the Fund, the Trustees, the Fund’s officers, and the Adviser is 345 Park Avenue, 31st Floor, New York, NY 10154, unless specified otherwise below.
NON-INTERESTED TRUSTEES:
Name, Address and Year of Birth(1) | Position(s) Held with the Fund | Length of Time Served | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee(2) | Other Directorships Held by the Trustee During the Past Five Years |
Edward H. D’Alelio Birth Year: 1952 | Lead Independent Trustee and member of Audit and Nominating and Governance Committees | Since September 2017 | Mr. D’Alelio was formerly a Managing Director and CIO for Fixed Income at Putnam Investments, Boston where he retired in 2002. He currently is an Executive in Residence with the School of Management, Univ. of Mass Boston. | 7 | Owl Rock Capital Corp. business development companies (5 portfolios overseen in Fund Complex). |
Michael F. Holland Birth Year: 1944 | Trustee and member of Audit and Nominating and Governance Committees | Since September 2017 | Mr. Holland is the Chairman of Holland & Company, a private investment firm he founded in 1995. | 7 | State Street Master Funds; Reaves Utility Income Fund; The China Fund, Inc. (until 2019); The Taiwan Fund (until 2017). |
Thomas W. Jasper Birth Year: 1948 | Trustee, Chairman of Audit Committee and member of Nominating and Governance Committee | Since September 2017 | Mr. Jasper is the Managing Partner of Manursing Partners LLC, a consulting firm. | 7 | Ciner Resources LP. (master limited partnership) |
Gary S. Schpero Birth Year: 1953 | Trustee, Chairman of Nominating and Governance Committee and member of Audit Committee | Since September 2017 | Mr. Schpero is retired. Prior to January 2000, Mr. Schpero was a partner at the law firm of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP where he served as managing partner of the Investment Management and Investment Company Practice Group. | 4 | EQ Premier VIP Trust; EQ Advisors Trust; 1290 Funds |
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INTERESTED TRUSTEES(3): | | | | |
Name, Address and Year of Birth(1) | Position(s) Held with the Fund | Length of Time Served | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee(2) | Other Directorships Held by the Trustee During the Past Five Years |
Daniel H. Smith, Jr. Birth Year: 1963 | Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer, Trustee | Since Inception | Mr. Smith is a Senior Managing Director of Blackstone Credit and is Head of Blackstone Liquid Credit Strategies LLC . Mr. Smith joined Blackstone Credit in 2005 from the Royal Bank of Canada where he was a Managing Partner and Co-head of RBC Capital Market's Alternative Investments Unit. | 5 | None |
OFFICERS: | | | |
Name, Address and Year of Birth | Position(s) Held with the Funds | Term of Office and Length of Time Served | Principal Occupation During the Past Five Years |
Daniel H. Smith, Jr. Birth Year: 1963 | Trustee, Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer | Since Inception | Mr. Smith is a Senior Managing Director of Blackstone Credit and is Head of Blackstone Liquid Credit Strategies LLC. Mr. Smith joined Blackstone Credit in 2005 from the Royal Bank of Canada where he was a Managing Partner and Co-head of RBC Capital Market’s Alternative Investments Unit. |
Robert W. Busch Birth Year: 1982 | Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | Since March 2019 | Mr. Busch is a Senior Vice President of Blackstone Credit and part of Blackstone Credit’s Finance team. Before joining Blackstone Credit in 2018, Mr. Busch worked previously at Fifth Street Asset Management, where he was Senior Vice President of Finance and served as Controller of the firm's two publicly traded business development companies and publicly traded alternative asset manager. Prior to that, Mr. Busch worked at Deloitte & Touche LLP, a global public accounting firm. |
Robert Zable Birth Year: 1972 | Executive Vice President and Assistant Secretary | Since Inception | Mr. Zable is a Senior Managing Director of Blackstone Credit and Senior Portfolio Manager of the U.S. CLOs and closed-end funds within Blackstone Credit’s Liquid Credit Strategies business. Before joining Blackstone Credit in 2007, Mr. Zable was a Vice President at FriedbergMilstein LLC, where he was responsible for credit opportunity investments and junior capital origination and execution. Prior to that, Mr. Zable was a Principal with Abacus Advisors Group, a restructuring and distressed investment firm. Mr. Zable began his career at JP Morgan Securities Inc., where he focused on leveraged finance in New York and London. |
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OFFICERS (continued):
Name, Address and Year of Birth | Position(s) Held with the Funds | Term of Office and Length of Time Served | Principal Occupation During the Past Five Years |
Marisa Beeney Birth Year: 1970 | Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Legal Counsel and Secretary | Since Inception | Ms. Beeney is a Senior Managing Director of Blackstone Credit and General Counsel of Blackstone Credit. Before joining Blackstone Credit in 2007, she was with the finance group of DLA Piper. Ms. Beeney began her career at Latham & Watkins LLP working primarily on project finance and development transactions, as well as other structured credit products. |
Valerie Naratil Birth Year: 1988 | Public Relations Officer | Since February 2021 | Ms. Naratil is a Principal of Blackstone Credit and part of the Investor Relations and Client Service team for Blackstone Credit’s Liquid Credit Strategies business. Before joining Blackstone Credit in 2014, Ms. Naratil worked at UBS Investment Bank, advising corporate clients across the Healthcare industry. |
(1) | The address of each Trustee/Nominee and Officer, unless otherwise noted, is Blackstone Alternative Credit Advisors LP, 345 Park Avenue, 31st Floor, New York, NY 10154. |
(2) | The “Fund Complex” consists of the Blackstone Credit Closed-End Funds (the Fund, Blackstone Senior Floating Rate Term Fund, Blackstone Long-Short Credit Income Fund and Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund), Blackstone Secured Lending Fund, Blackstone Private Credit Fund, the Blackstone Real Estate Income Funds (Blackstone Real Estate Income Fund, Blackstone Real Estate Income Fund II and Blackstone Real Estate Income Master Fund) and Blackstone Alternative Multi-Strategy Fund. BDCs are included in the list of funds in the “Fund Complex.” |
(3) | “Interested person” of the Fund as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act. Mr. Smith is an interested person due to his employment with the Adviser. |
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Not applicable to this Report.
| Item 3. | Audit Committee Financial Expert. |
Not applicable to this Report.
| Item 4. | Principal Accountant Fees and Services. |
Not applicable to this Report.
| Item 5. | Audit Committee of Listed Registrants. |
Not applicable to registrant.
| (a) | Schedule of Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers as of the close of the reporting period is included as part of the Report to Stockholders filed under Item 1(a) of this Form N-CSR. |
| Item 7. | Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies. |
Not applicable to this Report.
| Item 8. | Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies. |
| (a) | Not applicable to this Report. |
| (b) | As of the date of this filing, there have been no changes in any of the portfolio managers identified in the most recent annual report on Form N-CSR. |
| Item 9. | Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers. |
None.
| Item 10. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. |
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s Board of Trustees, where those changes were implemented after the registrant last provided disclosure in response to the requirements of Item 407(c)(2)(iv) of Regulation S-K, or this Item.
| Item 11. | Controls and Procedures. |
| (a) | The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”)) are effective as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this Report, based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |
| (b) | There was no change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act) that occurred during the period covered by this Report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
| Item 12. | Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies. |
Not applicable.
| (a)(1) | Not applicable to this Report. |
| (a)(3) | Not applicable to registrant. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Blackstone / GSO Floating Rate Enhanced Income Fund
By: | /s/ Daniel H. Smith, Jr. | |
| Daniel H. Smith, Jr. (Principal Executive Officer) | |
| Chief Executive Officer and President | |
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Date: | June 3, 2021 | |
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By: | /s/ Robert W. Busch | |
| Robert W. Busch (Principal Financial Officer) | |
| Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer | |
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Date: | June 3, 2021 | |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Blackstone / GSO Floating Rate Enhanced Income Fund
By: | /s/ Daniel H. Smith, Jr. | |
| Daniel H. Smith, Jr. (Principal Executive Officer) | |
| Chief Executive Officer and President | |
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Date: | June 3, 2021 | |
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By: | /s/ Robert W. Busch | |
| Robert W. Busch (Principal Financial Officer) | |
| Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer | |
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Date: | June 3, 2021 | |