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 | 811-23330 |
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| BNY Mellon Alcentra Global Multi-Strategy Credit Fund, Inc. | |
| (Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter) | |
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| c/o BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. 240 Greenwich Street New York, New York 10286 | |
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| Deirdre Cunnane, Esq. 240 Greenwich Street New York, New York 10286 | |
| (Name and address of agent for service) | |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: | (212) 922-6400 |
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Date of fiscal year end: | 03/31 | |
Date of reporting period: | 09/30/2021 | |
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FORM N-CSR
| Item 1. | Reports to Stockholders. |
BNY Mellon Alcentra Global Multi-Strategy Credit Fund, Inc.
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SEMIANNUAL REPORT September 30, 2021 |
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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited)
For the period from April 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021, as provided by Chris Barris, Kevin Cronk, Jonathan Desimone, Hiram Hamilton, Graham Rainbow and Suhail A. Shaikh, Portfolio Managers
Market and Fund Performance Overview
For the six-month period ended September 30, 2021, BNY Mellon Alcentra Global Multi-Strategy Credit Fund, Inc. produced a total return of 4.75% on a net-asset-value basis.1 Over the same time period, the fund paid dividends of $3.50 per share. In comparison, the ICE BofA Merrill Lynch Global High Yield Index (the “Index”), the fund’s benchmark, posted a total return of 2.21% for the same period.2
Global high yield, fixed-income instruments produced positive returns over the reporting period, supported in part by accommodative central bank policies, increasing investor risk appetites, improving economic fundamentals and a strong corporate earnings environment in both the United States and Europe. The fund outperformed the Index due to strong asset allocation and security selections across asset types, including structured credit, high yield, bank loans and special situations.
The Fund’s Investment Approach
The fund seeks to provide total return consisting of high current income and capital appreciation. The fund normally will invest at least 80% of its Managed Assets3 in credit instruments and other investments with similar economic characteristics, including: first and second lien, senior secured loans, as well as investments in participations and assignments of such loans; senior unsecured, mezzanine and other collateralized and uncollateralized subordinated loans; unitranche loans; corporate debt obligations other than loans; and structured products, including collateralized bond, loan and other debt obligations, structured notes and credit-linked notes. The fund’s assets will be allocated to certain credit strategies, focusing on (i) senior structured loans; (ii) direct lending and subordinated loans; (iii) special situations; (iv) structured credit; and (v) corporate debt. The fund expects to invest a substantial portion of its Managed Assets, and may invest without limit, in credit instruments that, at the time of investment, are rated below investment grade, or, if unrated, determined to be of comparable quality by Alcentra NY, LLC, the fund’s sub-investment adviser.
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Economic Growth Supports Lower-Credit-Rated Corporate Securities
U.S. Treasury yields declined during the first half of the reporting period against a backdrop of strong economic growth and rising inflation, as the United States began to emerge from the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19 slowed the rate of reopening, reversing it in some parts of the country, which caused U.S. growth rates to moderate. The closely watched Fed policy meeting in June signaled a more hawkish tone, with the open market policy committee indicating their expectation that interest rates would rise sooner than previously expected. Short-term Treasury rates rose after the meeting, while the 10-year yield fell, and the curve flattened. Corporate bonds outperformed government fixed-income securities, with high yield securities outpacing their investment-grade counterparts due to strong corporate earnings and low default rates. Although European government bonds benefited from optimism regarding pandemic recovery prospects, they underperformed their U.S. counterparts as the region lagged in vaccinations and economic growth.
The second half of the period saw a continuation of the trends that characterized the first half, with increasingly hawkish language from central banks and growing evidence of rising inflation. The Fed indicated that it might start tapering asset purchases before the end of the year, winding up the program by mid-2022, earlier than previously expected. U.S. and European high yield markets continued to gain ground on generally positive economic data, while investment-grade bonds remained flat. Energy-related issues within the high yield market and issues with lower credit ratings tended to outperform higher-rated securities, while long duration outperformed short duration. Energy-related issues generated particularly strong returns as oil and gas prices rose sharply.
Performance Bolstered by Selection and Allocation
Strong asset allocation and security selection decisions bolstered the fund’s performance across multiple areas of investment. The fund allocated more assets to U.S. and European structured credit, including collateralized loan obligation (CLO) paper and equity, than any other asset class, with an emphasis on lower-quality instruments rated BB and B. The entire asset class performed well, with returns further enhanced by strong security selection. Strong returns from U.S. and European high yield exposure with an emphasis on middle and lower-quality bonds added value as well, as did holdings among select, B rated bank loans. The fund further benefited from monetization of special situations, although we reduced exposure to the area during the reporting period as spreads compressed, and as we found declining opportunities in stressed credit.
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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)
In terms of relative detractors, the fund’s U.S. loan portfolio was least accretive to results, though it delivered positive returns and performed well compared to the overall U.S. loan market. In the high yield corporate arena, the fund allocated relatively few assets to the energy sector, which benefitted from soaring oil and gas prices and outperformed overall the Index.
Positioned for Continued Economic Growth
As the distribution and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines continues to increase, and as the U.S. and European economies further recover from the pandemic, we expect the prevailing trends toward healthy corporate earnings and low default rates to remain intact during the coming months. In this favorable environment, we have continued to allocate assets in areas where we find the most attractive relative values. As of the end of the period, the fund maintained a healthy exposure to structured credit where we see strong, underlying market technicals. We have slightly reduced exposure to special situations and high yield in favor of bank loans. On a geographical basis, the fund holds slightly more exposure to the United States than Europe, a position it maintained throughout the period. The fund has minimal exposure to emerging markets and it holds no exposure to Asian high yield, avoiding the debt crisis surrounding the Chinese real estate market.
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1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid, based upon net asset value per share. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price, yield and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost.
2 Source: FactSet — The ICE BofA Merrill Lynch Global High Yield Index is a measure of the global high yield debt market. The Index represents the union of the U.S. high yield, the pan-European high yield and emerging-markets, hard currency, high yield indices. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.
3 “Managed Assets” of the fund means the total assets of the fund, including any assets attributable to leverage (i.e., any loans from certain financial institutions and/or the issuance of debt securities (collectively, “Borrowings”), preferred stock or other similar preference securities (“Preferred Shares”), or the use of derivative instruments that have the economic effect of leverage), minus the fund’s accrued liabilities, other than any liabilities or obligations attributable to leverage obtained through (i) indebtedness of any type (including, without limitation, Borrowings), (ii) the issuance of Preferred Shares, and/or (iii) any other means, all as determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Bonds are subject generally to interest-rate, credit, liquidity and market risks, to varying degrees. Generally, all other factors being equal, bond prices are inversely related to interest-rate changes, and rate increases can cause price declines. High yield bonds are subject to increased credit risk and are considered speculative in terms of the issuer’s perceived ability to continue making interest payments on a timely basis and to repay principal upon maturity. The use of leverage may magnify the fund’s gains or losses. For derivatives with a leveraging component, adverse changes in the value or level of the underlying asset can result in a loss that is much greater than the original investment in the derivative.
Recent market risks include pandemic risks related to COVID-19. The effects of COVID-19 have contributed to increased volatility in global markets and will likely affect certain countries, companies, industries and market sectors more dramatically than others. To the extent the fund may overweight its investments in certain countries, companies, industries or market sectors, such positions will increase the fund’s exposure to risk of loss from adverse developments affecting those countries, companies, industries or sectors.
The fund may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments. A small investment in derivatives could have a potentially large impact on the fund’s performance. The use of derivatives involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in the underlying assets.
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT
September 30, 2021 (Unaudited)
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | a,b | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 88.2% | | | | | |
Advertising - 1.0% | | | | | |
Advantage Sales & Marketing, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 6.50 | | 11/15/2028 | | 685,000 | c | 714,880 | |
Clear Channel International, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 6.63 | | 8/1/2025 | | 415,000 | c | 433,623 | |
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Gtd. Notes | | 7.50 | | 6/1/2029 | | 270,000 | c | 281,138 | |
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Gtd. Notes | | 7.75 | | 4/15/2028 | | 330,000 | c | 347,767 | |
Terrier Media Buyer, Gtd. Notes | | 8.88 | | 12/15/2027 | | 606,000 | c | 641,566 | |
| 2,418,974 | |
Aerospace & Defense - .7% | | | | | |
Bombardier, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 6.00 | | 2/15/2028 | | 162,000 | c | 164,040 | |
Bombardier, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 7.13 | | 6/15/2026 | | 310,000 | c | 325,888 | |
TransDigm, Gtd. Notes | | 4.88 | | 5/1/2029 | | 286,000 | | 287,021 | |
TransDigm, Gtd. Notes | | 5.50 | | 11/15/2027 | | 70,000 | | 72,017 | |
TransDigm, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 8.00 | | 12/15/2025 | | 750,000 | c | 800,625 | |
| 1,649,591 | |
Airlines - .4% | | | | | |
American Airlines, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 11.75 | | 7/15/2025 | | 252,000 | c | 312,165 | |
American Airlines Group, Gtd. Notes | | 3.75 | | 3/1/2025 | | 401,000 | c | 361,842 | |
United Airlines, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 4.63 | | 4/15/2029 | | 250,000 | c | 258,675 | |
| 932,682 | |
Automobiles & Components - 1.6% | | | | | |
Clarios Global, Gtd. Notes | | 8.50 | | 5/15/2027 | | 1,025,000 | c | 1,091,625 | |
Dealer Tire, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 8.00 | | 2/1/2028 | | 980,000 | c | 1,027,581 | |
Ford Motor, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 5.29 | | 12/8/2046 | | 175,000 | | 195,125 | |
Ford Motor, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 9.00 | | 4/22/2025 | | 390,000 | | 469,474 | |
Real Hero Merger Sub 2, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 6.25 | | 2/1/2029 | | 615,000 | c | 638,884 | |
Standard Profil Automotive GmbH, Sr. Scd. Bonds | EUR | 6.25 | | 4/30/2026 | | 490,000 | c | 521,333 | |
| 3,944,022 | |
Building Materials - .7% | | | | | |
Builders FirstSource, Gtd. Notes | | 4.25 | | 2/1/2032 | | 239,000 | c | 244,676 | |
Cornerstone Building Brands, Gtd. Notes | | 6.13 | | 1/15/2029 | | 235,000 | c | 250,093 | |
CP Atlas Buyer, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 7.00 | | 12/1/2028 | | 882,000 | c | 885,418 | |
PCF GmbH, Sr. Scd. Bonds | EUR | 4.75 | | 4/15/2026 | | 285,000 | c | 341,843 | |
PGT Innovations, Gtd. Notes | | 4.38 | | 10/1/2029 | | 96,000 | c | 96,840 | |
| 1,818,870 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | a,b | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 88.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Chemicals - 3.1% | | | | | |
Consolidated Energy Finance, Gtd. Notes | | 5.63 | | 10/15/2028 | | 344,000 | | 344,000 | |
Consolidated Energy Finance, Gtd. Notes | | 6.50 | | 5/15/2026 | | 445,000 | c | 461,329 | |
Consolidated Energy Finance, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 6.88 | | 6/15/2025 | | 345,000 | c | 357,610 | |
CVR Partners, Scd. Notes | | 9.25 | | 6/15/2023 | | 54,000 | c | 54,222 | |
Herens Midco, Gtd. Notes | EUR | 5.25 | | 5/15/2029 | | 890,000 | c | 1,003,225 | |
Innophos Holdings, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 9.38 | | 2/15/2028 | | 745,000 | c | 806,269 | |
Iris Holdings, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 8.75 | | 2/15/2026 | | 311,000 | c,d | 317,483 | |
Italmatch Chemicals, Sr. Scd. Notes, 3 Month EURIBOR +4.75% | EUR | 4.75 | | 9/30/2024 | | 860,000 | c,e | 977,627 | |
Olympus Water US Holding, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 4.25 | | 10/1/2028 | | 1,111,000 | c,f | 1,096,263 | |
Polar US Borrower, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 6.75 | | 5/15/2026 | | 523,000 | c | 526,930 | |
Trinseo Materials Finance, Gtd. Bonds | | 5.13 | | 4/1/2029 | | 475,000 | c | 479,171 | |
Unifrax Escrow Issuer, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 5.25 | | 9/30/2028 | | 310,000 | c | 314,263 | |
Unifrax Escrow Issuer, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 7.50 | | 9/30/2029 | | 96,000 | c | 98,498 | |
Venator Finance, Gtd. Notes | | 5.75 | | 7/15/2025 | | 600,000 | c | 567,894 | |
Venator Finance, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 9.50 | | 7/1/2025 | | 225,000 | c | 249,188 | |
| 7,653,972 | |
Collateralized Loan Obligations Debt - 44.0% | | | | | |
Adagio VIII CLO, Ser. 8A, Cl. E, 3 Month EURIBOR +6.03% | EUR | 6.03 | | 4/15/2032 | | 3,000,000 | c,e | 3,438,725 | |
Barings CLO, Ser. 2019-4A, CI. E, 3 Month LIBOR +7.39% | | 7.52 | | 1/15/2033 | | 3,000,000 | c,e | 3,006,399 | |
Barings Euro CLO, Ser. 2018-3A, Cl. E, 3 Month EURIBOR +5.79% | EUR | 5.79 | | 7/27/2031 | | 2,150,000 | c,e | 2,452,864 | |
Barings Euro CLO, Ser. 2019-1A, CI. E, 3 Month EURIBOR +6.55% | EUR | 6.55 | | 10/21/2032 | | 1,500,000 | c,e | 1,733,204 | |
Birch Grove 2 CLO, Ser. 2021-2A, Cl. E, 3 Month LIBOR +6.95% | | 7.06 | | 10/19/2034 | | 1,250,000 | c,e | 1,225,510 | |
Blackrock European VIII CLO, Ser. 8A, Cl. E, 3 Month EURIBOR +5.75% | EUR | 5.75 | | 7/20/2032 | | 2,000,000 | c,e | 2,304,403 | |
BlueMountain CLO, Ser. 2016-2A, CI. DR, 3 Month LIBOR +7.79% | | 7.92 | | 8/20/2032 | | 2,250,000 | c,e | 2,276,512 | |
Cairn VI CLO, Ser. 2016-6A, CL. FR, 3 Month EURIBOR +8.25% | EUR | 8.25 | | 7/25/2029 | | 2,700,000 | c,e | 3,124,105 | |
Carlyle Euro CLO, Ser. 2019-1A, CI. D, 3 Month EURIBOR +6.12% | EUR | 6.12 | | 3/15/2032 | | 4,200,000 | c,e | 4,838,312 | |
Carlyle Global Market Strategies Euro CLO, Ser. 2014-2A, Cl. DRR, 3 Month EURIBOR +5.70% | EUR | 5.70 | | 11/17/2031 | | 2,034,000 | c,e | 2,306,219 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | a,b | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 88.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Collateralized Loan Obligations Debt - 44.0% (continued) | | | | | |
Carlyle Global Market Strategies Euro CLO, Ser. 2015-1A, CI. ER, 3 Month EURIBOR +8.03% | EUR | 8.03 | | 1/16/2033 | | 1,000,000 | c,e | 1,097,577 | |
Contego VII CLO, Ser. 7A, Cl. F, 3 Month EURIBOR +8.76% | EUR | 8.76 | | 5/14/2032 | | 3,500,000 | c,e | 4,066,870 | |
Crown Point 8 CLO, Ser. 2019-8A, Cl. E, 3 Month LIBOR +7.10% | | 7.23 | | 10/20/2032 | | 3,000,000 | c,e | 2,984,973 | |
CVC Cordatus Loan Fund XIV CLO, Ser. 14A, Cl. E, 3 Month EURIBOR +5.90% | EUR | 5.90 | | 5/22/2032 | | 3,000,000 | c,e | 3,466,984 | |
Dryden 66 Euro CLO, Ser. 2018-66A, CI. E, 3 Month EURIBOR +5.41% | EUR | 5.41 | | 1/18/2032 | | 2,000,000 | c,e | 2,287,350 | |
Elevation CLO, Ser. 2013-1A, Cl. D1R2, 3 Month LIBOR +7.65% | | 7.77 | | 8/15/2032 | | 2,500,000 | c,e | 2,499,577 | |
GoldenTree Loan Management EUR 4 CLO, Ser. 4A, Cl. ER, 3 Month EURIBOR +6.07% | EUR | 6.07 | | 7/20/2034 | | 1,500,000 | c,e | 1,712,758 | |
Greywolf II CLO, Ser. 2013-1, Cl. A, 3 Month LIBOR +7.05% | | 7.18 | | 4/15/2034 | | 2,000,000 | c,e | 1,975,434 | |
ICG Euro CLO, Ser. 2021-1A, Cl. E, 3 Month EURIBOR +6.46% | EUR | 6.46 | | 10/15/2034 | | 1,000,000 | c,e | 1,142,983 | |
Jamestown XIV CLO, Ser. 2019-14A, CI. D, 3 Month LIBOR +7.04% | | 7.17 | | 10/20/2032 | | 3,000,000 | c,e | 3,006,297 | |
KKR 24 CLO, Ser. 24, CI. E, 3 Month LIBOR +6.38% | | 6.51 | | 4/20/2032 | | 2,690,000 | c,e | 2,655,885 | |
KKR 27 CLO, Ser. 27A, Cl. E, 3 Month LIBOR +6.90% | | 7.03 | | 10/15/2032 | | 3,000,000 | c,e | 3,003,210 | |
KVK CLO, Ser. 2016-1A, CI. E, 3 Month LIBOR +7.90% | | 8.03 | | 1/15/2029 | | 4,000,000 | c,e | 3,965,372 | |
MidOcean Credit X CLO, Ser. 2019-10A, CI. E, 3 Month LIBOR +7.44% | | 7.58 | | 10/23/2032 | | 4,000,000 | c,e | 3,944,784 | |
Northwoods Capital 20 CLO, Ser. 2019-20A, Cl. ER, 3 Month LIBOR +7.85% | | 7.98 | | 1/25/2032 | | 2,437,500 | c,e | 2,425,308 | |
Northwoods Capital 25 CLO, Ser. 2021-25A, CI. E, 3 Month LIBOR +7.14% | | 7.26 | | 7/20/2034 | | 3,000,000 | c,e | 2,875,446 | |
Ocean Trails VI CLO, Ser. 2016-6A, CI. ER, 3 Month LIBOR +7.45% | | 7.58 | | 7/15/2028 | | 1,500,000 | c,e | 1,501,644 | |
Octagon Investment Partners 20-R CLO, Ser. 2019-4A, Cl. E, 3 Month LIBOR +6.80% | | 6.92 | | 5/12/2031 | | 4,000,000 | c,e | 3,966,368 | |
Purple Finance 2 CLO, Ser. 2A, Cl. E, 3 Month EURIBOR +6.40% | EUR | 6.40 | | 4/20/2032 | | 2,600,000 | c,e | 2,923,150 | |
Purple Finance 2 CLO, Ser. 2A, Cl. F, 3 Month EURIBOR +8.84% | EUR | 8.84 | | 4/20/2032 | | 2,300,000 | c,e | 2,618,378 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | a,b | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 88.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Collateralized Loan Obligations Debt - 44.0% (continued) | | | | | |
Rockford Tower Europe CLO, Ser. 2019-1A, Cl. E, 3 Month EURIBOR +6.03% | EUR | 6.03 | | 1/20/2033 | | 2,000,000 | c,e | 2,305,953 | |
Sound Point XXIII CLO, Ser. 2019-2A, Cl. ER, 3 Month LIBOR +6.47% | | 6.62 | | 7/15/2034 | | 4,750,000 | c,e | 4,638,156 | |
Toro European 2 CLO, Ser. 2A, Cl. ERR, 3 Month EURIBOR +6.47% | EUR | 6.47 | | 7/25/2034 | | 1,000,000 | c,e | 1,127,837 | |
Toro European 3 CLO, Ser. 3A, Cl. ERR, 3 Month EURIBOR +6.30% | EUR | 6.30 | | 7/15/2034 | | 2,000,000 | c,e | 2,296,074 | |
Toro European 6 CLO, Ser. 6A, Cl. E, 3 Month EURIBOR +6.49% | EUR | 6.49 | | 1/12/2032 | | 1,385,000 | c,e | 1,597,386 | |
Toro European 6 CLO, Ser. 6A, Cl. F, 3 Month EURIBOR +8.49% | EUR | 8.49 | | 1/12/2032 | | 2,745,000 | c,e | 3,146,125 | |
Trimaran CAVU CLO, Ser. 2019-1A, CI. E, 3 Month LIBOR +7.04% | | 7.17 | | 7/20/2032 | | 2,100,000 | c,e | 2,072,087 | |
Trimaran CAVU CLO, Ser. 2019-2A, Cl. D, 3 Month LIBOR +6.95% | | 7.08 | | 11/26/2032 | | 1,750,000 | c,e | 1,687,252 | |
Trinitas XI CLO, Ser. 2019-11A, CI. ER, 3 Month LIBOR +7.27% | | 7.27 | | 7/15/2034 | | 2,000,000 | c,e | 1,972,342 | |
Venture 39 CLO, Ser. 2021-39A, Cl. E, 3 Month LIBOR +7.63% | | 7.76 | | 4/15/2033 | | 2,350,000 | c,e | 2,353,548 | |
Venture 41 CLO, Ser. 2021-41A, Cl. E, 3 Month LIBOR +7.71% | | 7.84 | | 1/20/2034 | | 2,000,000 | c,e | 1,996,920 | |
Wellfleet X CLO, Ser. 2019-XA, Cl. DR, 3 Month LIBOR +6.61% | | 6.78 | | 7/20/2032 | | 4,000,000 | c,e | 3,971,280 | |
| 109,991,561 | |
Collateralized Loan Obligations Equity - 4.6% | | | | | |
Blackrock European VIII CLO, Ser. 8A, Cl. SUB | EUR | 5.31 | | 7/20/2032 | | 1,425,000 | c,g | 1,212,628 | |
BlueMountain Fuji III CLO, Ser. 3A, CI. SUB | EUR | 14.09 | | 1/15/2031 | | 3,000,000 | c,g | 2,444,743 | |
KVK CLO, Ser. 2016-1A, CI. SUB | | 27.61 | | 1/15/2029 | | 11,350,000 | c,g | 4,638,212 | |
Madison Park Funding X CLO, Ser. 2012-10A, Cl. SUB | | 36.20 | | 1/20/2029 | | 5,000,000 | c,g | 2,529,100 | |
Providus II CLO, Ser. 2A, Cl. SUB | EUR | 11.11 | | 7/15/2031 | | 1,000,000 | c,g | 770,210 | |
| 11,594,893 | |
Commercial & Professional Services - 1.9% | | | | | |
APX Group, Gtd. Notes | | 5.75 | | 7/15/2029 | | 512,000 | c | 506,086 | |
APX Group, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 6.75 | | 2/15/2027 | | 294,000 | c | 312,698 | |
HealthEquity, Gtd. Notes | | 4.50 | | 10/1/2029 | | 231,000 | c,f | 234,754 | |
La Financiere Atalian, Gtd. Notes | GBP | 6.63 | | 5/15/2025 | | 600,000 | | 807,037 | |
MPH Acquisition Holdings, Gtd. Notes | | 5.75 | | 11/1/2028 | | 318,000 | c | 300,030 | |
Prime Security Services Borrower, Scd. Notes | | 6.25 | | 1/15/2028 | | 525,000 | c | 543,454 | |
Team Health Holdings, Gtd. Notes | | 6.38 | | 2/1/2025 | | 1,035,000 | c | 1,002,077 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | a,b | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 88.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Commercial & Professional Services - 1.9% (continued) | | | | | |
The ADT Security, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 4.88 | | 7/15/2032 | | 220,000 | c | 222,200 | |
The House of Finance, Sr. Scd. Notes | EUR | 4.38 | | 7/15/2026 | | 100,000 | c | 119,073 | |
Verisure Midholding, Gtd. Notes | EUR | 5.25 | | 2/15/2029 | | 665,000 | c | 791,993 | |
| 4,839,402 | |
Consumer Discretionary - 3.7% | | | | | |
Allen Media, Gtd. Notes | | 10.50 | | 2/15/2028 | | 1,111,000 | c | 1,142,514 | |
Ashton Woods USA, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.63 | | 8/1/2029 | | 317,000 | c | 320,481 | |
Ashton Woods USA, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 6.63 | | 1/15/2028 | | 435,000 | c | 463,116 | |
Banijay Group, Sr. Unscd. Notes | EUR | 6.50 | | 3/1/2026 | | 1,010,000 | c | 1,223,692 | |
Boyd Gaming, Gtd. Notes | | 4.75 | | 6/15/2031 | | 315,000 | c | 325,238 | |
Caesars Entertainment, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.63 | | 10/15/2029 | | 205,000 | c | 207,819 | |
Caesars Entertainment, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 8.13 | | 7/1/2027 | | 465,000 | c | 523,346 | |
Carnival, Gtd. Bonds | EUR | 7.63 | | 3/1/2026 | | 365,000 | c | 457,531 | |
Carnival, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 5.75 | | 3/1/2027 | | 240,000 | c | 248,400 | |
Carnival, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 7.63 | | 3/1/2026 | | 230,000 | c | 245,813 | |
Cinemark USA, Gtd. Notes | | 5.88 | | 3/15/2026 | | 330,000 | c | 333,741 | |
Deuce Finco, Sr. Scd. Bonds | GBP | 5.50 | | 6/15/2027 | | 330,000 | c | 450,852 | |
Everi Holdings, Gtd. Notes | | 5.00 | | 7/15/2029 | | 275,000 | c | 282,131 | |
Gamma Bidco, Sr. Scd. Notes | EUR | 5.13 | | 7/15/2025 | | 300,000 | c | 355,299 | |
NCL, Gtd. Notes | | 5.88 | | 3/15/2026 | | 222,000 | c | 227,849 | |
NCL Finance, Gtd. Notes | | 6.13 | | 3/15/2028 | | 400,000 | c | 415,686 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.70 | | 3/15/2028 | | 191,000 | | 183,240 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 5.50 | | 8/31/2026 | | 140,000 | c | 144,087 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 5.50 | | 4/1/2028 | | 495,000 | c | 507,018 | |
Scientific Games International, Gtd. Notes | EUR | 5.50 | | 2/15/2026 | | 260,000 | c | 311,090 | |
Scientific Games International, Gtd. Notes | | 7.25 | | 11/15/2029 | | 237,000 | c | 266,598 | |
Scientific Games International, Gtd. Notes | | 8.25 | | 3/15/2026 | | 565,000 | c | 600,312 | |
| 9,235,853 | |
Diversified Financials - 2.5% | | | | | |
Compass Group Diversified Holdings, Gtd. Notes | | 5.25 | | 4/15/2029 | | 450,000 | c | 471,375 | |
Encore Capital Group, Sr. Scd. Bonds | GBP | 5.38 | | 2/15/2026 | | 330,000 | c | 467,903 | |
Encore Capital Group, Sr. Scd. Bonds, 3 Month EURIBOR +4.25% | EUR | 4.25 | | 1/15/2028 | | 350,000 | c,e | 415,111 | |
FS Energy & Power Fund, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 7.50 | | 8/15/2023 | | 875,000 | c | 908,937 | |
Garfunkelux Holdco 3, Sr. Scd. Bonds | GBP | 7.75 | | 11/1/2025 | | 455,000 | c | 642,059 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | a,b | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | | | |
Bonds and Notes - 88.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Diversified Financials - 2.5% (continued) | | | | | |
Garfunkelux Holdco 3, Sr. Scd. Notes | EUR | 6.75 | | 11/1/2025 | | 500,000 | c | 606,454 | |
Icahn Enterprises, Gtd. Notes | | 4.38 | | 2/1/2029 | | 390,000 | | 390,000 | |
Icahn Enterprises, Gtd. Notes | | 6.25 | | 5/15/2026 | | 635,000 | | 664,369 | |
Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Gtd. Notes | | 5.50 | | 8/15/2028 | | 790,000 | c | 814,770 | |
Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Gtd. Notes | | 6.00 | | 1/15/2027 | | 235,000 | c | 246,292 | |
PennyMac Financial Services, Gtd. Notes | | 5.75 | | 9/15/2031 | | 600,000 | c | 599,868 | |
| 6,227,138 | |
Energy - 5.3% | | | | | |
Antero Midstream Partners, Gtd. Notes | | 5.75 | | 1/15/2028 | | 320,000 | c | 332,000 | |
Antero Midstream Partners, Gtd. Notes | | 5.75 | | 3/1/2027 | | 545,000 | c | 563,693 | |
Antero Midstream Partners, Gtd. Notes | | 7.88 | | 5/15/2026 | | 200,000 | c | 219,042 | |
Antero Resources, Gtd. Notes | | 5.38 | | 3/1/2030 | | 160,000 | c | 168,704 | |
Antero Resources, Gtd. Notes | | 7.63 | | 2/1/2029 | | 330,000 | c | 369,353 | |
Antero Resources, Gtd. Notes | | 8.38 | | 7/15/2026 | | 97,000 | c | 109,996 | |
Apache, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 5.10 | | 9/1/2040 | | 306,000 | | 343,096 | |
Archrock Partners, Gtd. Notes | | 6.25 | | 4/1/2028 | | 779,000 | c | 806,725 | |
Blue Racer Midstream, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 6.63 | | 7/15/2026 | | 960,000 | c | 1,006,406 | |
Blue Racer Midstream, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 7.63 | | 12/15/2025 | | 185,000 | c | 200,263 | |
Centennial Resource Production, Gtd. Notes | | 6.88 | | 4/1/2027 | | 575,000 | c | 586,701 | |
Colgate Energy Partners III, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 5.88 | | 7/1/2029 | | 240,000 | c | 242,105 | |
Crestwood Midstream Partners, Gtd. Notes | | 5.63 | | 5/1/2027 | | 25,000 | c | 25,761 | |
Crestwood Midstream Partners, Gtd. Notes | | 6.00 | | 2/1/2029 | | 715,000 | c | 749,122 | |
CrownRock, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2029 | | 285,000 | c | 297,925 | |
CrownRock, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 5.63 | | 10/15/2025 | | 185,000 | c | 189,570 | |
Endeavor Energy Resources, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 5.75 | | 1/30/2028 | | 330,000 | c | 347,738 | |
EQM Midstream Partners, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 5.50 | | 7/15/2028 | | 170,000 | | 186,978 | |
EQM Midstream Partners, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 6.50 | | 7/1/2027 | | 205,000 | c | 230,830 | |
Genesis Energy, Gtd. Notes | | 6.25 | | 5/15/2026 | | 750,000 | | 737,389 | |
Genesis Energy, Gtd. Notes | | 6.50 | | 10/1/2025 | | 188,000 | | 187,308 | |
Genesis Energy, Gtd. Notes | | 8.00 | | 1/15/2027 | | 220,000 | | 223,039 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | a,b | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 88.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Energy - 5.3% (continued) | | | | | |
Matador Resources, Gtd. Notes | | 5.88 | | 9/15/2026 | | 80,000 | | 82,802 | |
Occidental Petroleum, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 6.13 | | 1/1/2031 | | 200,000 | | 240,345 | |
Occidental Petroleum, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 6.38 | | 9/1/2028 | | 167,000 | | 195,599 | |
Occidental Petroleum, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 6.45 | | 9/15/2036 | | 210,000 | | 264,469 | |
Occidental Petroleum, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 7.50 | | 5/1/2031 | | 430,000 | | 559,645 | |
Occidental Petroleum, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 8.88 | | 7/15/2030 | | 740,000 | | 1,006,163 | |
PDC Energy, Gtd. Notes | | 5.75 | | 5/15/2026 | | 280,000 | | 291,900 | |
Precision Drilling, Gtd. Notes | | 6.88 | | 1/15/2029 | | 280,000 | c | 292,880 | |
Precision Drilling, Gtd. Notes | | 7.13 | | 1/15/2026 | | 390,000 | c | 401,365 | |
Rockcliff Energy II, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 5.50 | | 10/15/2029 | | 205,000 | c,f | 208,331 | |
Southwestern Energy, Gtd. Notes | | 5.38 | | 2/1/2029 | | 429,000 | c | 459,485 | |
Southwestern Energy, Gtd. Notes | | 5.38 | | 3/15/2030 | | 200,000 | | 216,095 | |
Southwestern Energy, Gtd. Notes | | 8.38 | | 9/15/2028 | | 155,000 | | 175,767 | |
USA Compression Partners, Gtd. Notes | | 6.88 | | 9/1/2027 | | 732,000 | | 775,997 | |
| 13,294,587 | |
Environmental Control - .2% | | | | | |
Verde Bidco, Sr. Scd. Notes | EUR | 4.63 | | 10/1/2026 | | 164,000 | c,f | 193,883 | |
Waste Pro USA, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 5.50 | | 2/15/2026 | | 335,000 | c | 338,816 | |
| 532,699 | |
Food Products - .2% | | | | | |
United Natural Foods, Gtd. Notes | | 6.75 | | 10/15/2028 | | 465,000 | c | 503,944 | |
Food Service - .1% | | | | | |
TKC Holdings, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 10.50 | | 5/15/2029 | | 206,000 | c | 226,142 | |
Forest Products & Paper - .4% | | | | | |
Ahlstrom-Munksjo Holding 3, Sr. Scd. Bonds | | 4.88 | | 2/4/2028 | | 395,000 | c | 398,851 | |
Fabric BC, Sr. Scd. Notes, 3 Month EURIBOR +4.13% | EUR | 4.13 | | 11/30/2024 | | 537,931 | e | 624,973 | |
| 1,023,824 | |
Health Care - 3.8% | | | | | |
Air Methods, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 8.00 | | 5/15/2025 | | 1,260,000 | c | 1,205,347 | |
Bausch Health, Gtd. Notes | | 5.25 | | 1/30/2030 | | 115,000 | c | 107,412 | |
Bausch Health, Gtd. Notes | | 6.25 | | 2/15/2029 | | 55,000 | c | 54,502 | |
Bausch Health, Gtd. Notes | | 7.25 | | 5/30/2029 | | 660,000 | c | 677,312 | |
Bausch Health, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 4.88 | | 6/1/2028 | | 158,000 | c | 163,925 | |
CHEPLAPHARM Arzneimittel GmbH, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 5.50 | | 1/15/2028 | | 660,000 | c | 684,631 | |
Chrome Holdco, Gtd. Notes | EUR | 5.00 | | 5/31/2029 | | 240,000 | c | 285,755 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | a,b | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 88.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Health Care - 3.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Cidron Aida Finco, Sr. Scd. Bonds | GBP | 6.25 | | 4/1/2028 | | 480,000 | c | 655,418 | |
Community Health Systems, Scd. Notes | | 6.13 | | 4/1/2030 | | 480,000 | c | 467,059 | |
Community Health Systems, Scd. Notes | | 6.88 | | 4/15/2029 | | 305,000 | c | 306,139 | |
Community Health Systems, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 4.75 | | 2/15/2031 | | 230,000 | c | 231,725 | |
Community Health Systems, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 5.63 | | 3/15/2027 | | 226,000 | c | 236,934 | |
Grifols Escrow Issuer, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.75 | | 10/15/2028 | | 207,000 | c,f | 211,761 | |
LifePoint Health, Gtd. Notes | | 5.38 | | 1/15/2029 | | 250,000 | c | 243,571 | |
Mozart Debt Merger Sub, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 5.25 | | 10/1/2029 | | 475,000 | | 475,000 | |
Nidda BondCo GmbH, Gtd. Notes | EUR | 5.00 | | 9/30/2025 | | 330,000 | c | 381,797 | |
Nidda BondCo GmbH, Gtd. Notes | EUR | 5.00 | | 9/30/2025 | | 245,000 | | 283,455 | |
Organon & Co., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 5.13 | | 4/30/2031 | | 590,000 | c | 620,444 | |
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 7.25 | | 2/1/2028 | | 381,000 | c | 408,333 | |
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 7.38 | | 6/1/2025 | | 210,000 | c | 221,877 | |
Prime Healthcare Services, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 7.25 | | 11/1/2025 | | 325,000 | c | 348,969 | |
Surgery Center Holdings, Gtd. Notes | | 10.00 | | 4/15/2027 | | 330,000 | c | 356,813 | |
Tenet Healthcare, Gtd. Notes | | 6.13 | | 10/1/2028 | | 435,000 | c | 457,516 | |
Tenet Healthcare, Scd. Notes | | 6.25 | | 2/1/2027 | | 305,000 | c | 316,819 | |
| 9,402,514 | |
Industrial - 1.6% | | | | | |
Gates Global, Gtd. Notes | | 6.25 | | 1/15/2026 | | 705,000 | c | 732,319 | |
Husky III Holding, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 13.00 | | 2/15/2025 | | 595,000 | c,d | 634,148 | |
Norican A/S, Sr. Scd. Bonds | EUR | 4.50 | | 5/15/2023 | | 315,000 | | 361,178 | |
Promontoria Holding 264, Sr. Scd. Notes | EUR | 6.75 | | 8/15/2023 | | 430,000 | | 502,077 | |
Titan Acquisition, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 7.75 | | 4/15/2026 | | 1,205,000 | c | 1,233,016 | |
VM Consolidated, Gtd. Notes | | 5.50 | | 4/15/2029 | | 398,000 | c | 405,361 | |
| 3,868,099 | |
Information Technology - .2% | | | | | |
Boxer Parent, Sr. Scd. Notes | EUR | 6.50 | | 10/2/2025 | | 180,000 | c | 219,316 | |
Cedacri Mergeco, Sr. Scd. Notes, 3 Month EURIBOR +4.63% | EUR | 4.63 | | 5/15/2028 | | 300,000 | e | 350,111 | |
| 569,427 | |
Insurance - .6% | | | | | |
AmWINS Group, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.88 | | 6/30/2029 | | 470,000 | c | 477,191 | |
GTCR AP Finance, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 8.00 | | 5/15/2027 | | 985,000 | c | 1,040,717 | |
| 1,517,908 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | a,b | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 88.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Internet Software & Services - .8% | | | | | |
Endure Digital, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 6.00 | | 2/15/2029 | | 857,000 | c | 815,414 | |
HSE Finance, Sr. Scd. Notes | EUR | 5.63 | | 10/15/2026 | | 165,000 | c | 199,110 | |
Northwest Fiber, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 4.75 | | 4/30/2027 | | 153,000 | | 153,000 | |
Northwest Fiber, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 6.00 | | 2/15/2028 | | 695,000 | c | 692,283 | |
| 1,859,807 | |
Materials - 1.9% | | | | | |
ARD Finance, Sr. Scd. Notes | EUR | 5.00 | | 6/30/2027 | | 320,000 | c,d | 385,765 | |
ARD Finance, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 6.50 | | 6/30/2027 | | 610,000 | c,d | 648,796 | |
Graham Packaging, Gtd. Notes | | 7.13 | | 8/15/2028 | | 490,000 | c | 520,919 | |
LABL, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 6.75 | | 7/15/2026 | | 310,000 | c | 325,888 | |
LABL, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 10.50 | | 7/15/2027 | | 460,000 | c | 496,384 | |
Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 8.50 | | 4/15/2024 | | 222,000 | c | 231,133 | |
Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 7.25 | | 4/15/2025 | | 1,664,000 | c | 1,656,013 | |
Titan Holdings II, Sr. Unscd. Notes | EUR | 5.13 | | 7/15/2029 | | 480,000 | c | 565,378 | |
| 4,830,276 | |
Media - 1.9% | | | | | |
Altice Financing, Sr. Scd. Bonds | | 5.75 | | 8/15/2029 | | 290,000 | c | 281,300 | |
Altice Finco, Scd. Notes | EUR | 4.75 | | 1/15/2028 | | 970,000 | c | 1,071,297 | |
Diamond Sports Group, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 5.38 | | 8/15/2026 | | 140,000 | c | 92,575 | |
DISH DBS, Gtd. Notes | | 7.38 | | 7/1/2028 | | 265,000 | | 281,388 | |
Radiate Holdco, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 6.50 | | 9/15/2028 | | 759,000 | c | 775,000 | |
Scripps Escrow II, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 5.38 | | 1/15/2031 | | 610,000 | c | 600,621 | |
Sinclair Television Group, Gtd. Notes | | 5.50 | | 3/1/2030 | | 460,000 | c | 456,973 | |
Summer Bidco, Sr. Unscd. Bonds | EUR | 9.00 | | 11/15/2025 | | 178,287 | c,d | 211,728 | |
Summer BidCo, Sr. Unscd. Bonds | EUR | 9.00 | | 11/15/2025 | | 328,580 | c,d | 390,209 | |
Townsquare Media, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 6.88 | | 2/1/2026 | | 210,000 | c | 220,565 | |
UPC Broadband Finco, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 4.88 | | 7/15/2031 | | 380,000 | c | 389,542 | |
| 4,771,198 | |
Metals & Mining - .5% | | | | | |
Arconic, Scd. Notes | | 6.13 | | 2/15/2028 | | 435,000 | c | 461,652 | |
Hudbay Minerals, Gtd. Notes | | 4.50 | | 4/1/2026 | | 400,000 | c | 396,500 | |
Hudbay Minerals, Gtd. Notes | | 6.13 | | 4/1/2029 | | 353,000 | c | 370,226 | |
| 1,228,378 | |
Real Estate - 1.1% | | | | | |
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 4.63 | | 6/15/2029 | | 80,000 | c | 77,705 | |
Flamingo Lux II, Sr. Unscd. Notes | EUR | 5.00 | | 3/31/2029 | | 672,000 | c | 773,546 | |
Ladder Capital Finance Holdings, Gtd. Notes | | 5.25 | | 10/1/2025 | | 1,050,000 | c | 1,064,437 | |
Park Intermediate Holdings, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 4.88 | | 5/15/2029 | | 240,000 | c | 247,314 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | | | | | | | |
|
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | a,b | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 88.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Real Estate - 1.1% (continued) | | | | | |
Starwood Property Trust, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 5.50 | | 11/1/2023 | | 340,000 | c | 357,078 | |
XHR, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 4.88 | | 6/1/2029 | | 300,000 | c | 308,502 | |
| 2,828,582 | |
Retailing - 2.6% | | | | | |
BCPE Ulysses Intermediate, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 7.75 | | 4/1/2027 | | 715,000 | c,d | 710,764 | |
LBM Acquisition, Gtd. Notes | | 6.25 | | 1/15/2029 | | 480,000 | c | 480,439 | |
Macy's Retail Holdings, Gtd. Notes | | 4.50 | | 12/15/2034 | | 505,000 | | 497,329 | |
Park River Holdings, Gtd. Notes | | 5.63 | | 2/1/2029 | | 605,000 | c | 586,992 | |
Park River Holdings, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 6.75 | | 8/1/2029 | | 463,000 | c | 464,850 | |
Punch Finance, Sr. Scd. Bonds | GBP | 6.13 | | 6/30/2026 | | 195,000 | c | 269,403 | |
SRS Distribution, Gtd. Notes | | 6.13 | | 7/1/2029 | | 455,000 | c | 469,223 | |
Staples, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 7.50 | | 4/15/2026 | | 560,000 | c | 568,683 | |
Staples, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 10.75 | | 4/15/2027 | | 740,000 | c | 721,500 | |
The Very Group Funding, Sr. Scd. Bonds | GBP | 6.50 | | 8/1/2026 | | 469,000 | c | 641,800 | |
White Cap Buyer, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 6.88 | | 10/15/2028 | | 695,000 | c | 734,149 | |
White Cap Parent, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 8.25 | | 3/15/2026 | | 428,000 | c,d | 442,659 | |
| 6,587,791 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment - .3% | | | | | |
Banff Merger Sub, Sr. Unscd. Notes | EUR | 8.38 | | 9/1/2026 | | 650,000 | c | 784,118 | |
Telecommunication Services - 1.8% | | | | | |
Altice France, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 5.50 | | 10/15/2029 | | 532,000 | c,f | 527,301 | |
Altice France Holding, Gtd. Notes | | 6.00 | | 2/15/2028 | | 210,000 | c | 202,003 | |
Cincinnati Bell, Gtd. Notes | | 8.00 | | 10/15/2025 | | 650,000 | c | 678,242 | |
CommScope, Gtd. Notes | | 7.13 | | 7/1/2028 | | 550,000 | c | 562,034 | |
CommScope, Gtd. Notes | | 8.25 | | 3/1/2027 | | 305,000 | c | 319,632 | |
Connect Finco, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 6.75 | | 10/1/2026 | | 985,000 | c | 1,031,847 | |
Embarq, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 8.00 | | 6/1/2036 | | 310,000 | | 332,942 | |
Intrado, Gtd. Notes | | 8.50 | | 10/15/2025 | | 347,000 | c | 345,242 | |
ViaSat, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 5.63 | | 9/15/2025 | | 218,000 | c | 221,201 | |
ViaSat, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 6.50 | | 7/15/2028 | | 280,000 | c | 295,252 | |
| 4,515,696 | |
Utilities - .7% | | | | | |
Calpine, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2031 | | 650,000 | c | 650,812 | |
Energia Group ROI Holdings, Sr. Scd. Notes | GBP | 4.75 | | 9/15/2024 | | 380,000 | | 517,708 | |
NRG Energy, Gtd. Notes | | 3.88 | | 2/15/2032 | | 130,000 | c | 128,700 | |
Pike, Gtd. Notes | | 5.50 | | 9/1/2028 | | 505,000 | c | 515,294 | |
| 1,812,514 | |
Total Bonds and Notes (cost $209,948,050) | | 220,464,462 | |
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|
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | a,b | Value ($) | |
Floating Rate Loan Interests - 44.7% | | | | | |
Advertising - .9% | | | | | |
ABG Intermediate Holdings 2, 2021 Refinancing Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +3.25% | | 4.00 | | 12/4/2024 | | 354,905 | e | 354,905 | |
ABG Intermediate Holdings 2, First Lien Incremental Amendment No. 5 Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +5.25% | | 6.25 | | 9/29/2024 | | 51,480 | e | 51,609 | |
Advantage Sales & Marketing, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +5.25% | | 6.00 | | 10/28/2027 | | 424,708 | e | 427,439 | |
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Term Loan B, 3 Month LIBOR +3.50% | | 3.63 | | 8/21/2026 | | 394,745 | e | 387,188 | |
Polyconcept North America, First Lien Closing Date Term Loan, 6 Month LIBOR +4.50% | | 5.50 | | 8/16/2023 | | 275,107 | e | 254,469 | |
Red Ventures, First Lien Term Loan B-3, 3 Month LIBOR +3.50% | | 4.25 | | 11/8/2024 | | 105,718 | e | 105,685 | |
Summer BC Holdco B, USD Additional Facility Term Loan B-2, 3 Month LIBOR +4.50% | | 5.25 | | 12/25/2026 | | 570,605 | e | 571,678 | |
| 2,152,973 | |
Airlines - .4% | | | | | |
AAdvantage Loyalty, Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +4.75% | | 5.50 | | 4/20/2028 | | 399,327 | e | 413,385 | |
American Airlines, 2020 Replacement Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +1.75% | | 1.84 | | 1/29/2027 | | 547,020 | e | 526,028 | |
| 939,413 | |
Building Materials - .9% | | | | | |
BME Group Holding, Facility Term Loan B, 3 Month EURIBOR +4.00% | EUR | 4.00 | | 10/31/2026 | | 1,000,000 | e | 1,161,408 | |
LSF10 XL Bidco, Facility Term Loan B-4, 3 Month EURIBOR +4.25% | EUR | 4.25 | | 4/9/2028 | | 1,000,000 | e | 1,162,335 | |
| 2,323,743 | |
Chemicals - 3.3% | | | | | |
Aruba Investments Holdings, Euro Term Loan B, 6 Month EURIBOR +4.00% | EUR | 4.00 | | 11/24/2027 | | 995,000 | e | 1,158,321 | |
ColourOZ Investment 1 GmbH, New First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month EURIBOR +4.25% | EUR | 5.00 | | 9/21/2023 | | 148,636 | e | 172,926 | |
ColourOZ Investment 1 GmbH, Second Lien Initial Euro Term Loan, 3 Month EURIBOR +4.25% | EUR | 5.25 | | 9/7/2022 | | 124,030 | e | 144,532 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | | | | | | | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | a,b | Value ($) | |
Floating Rate Loan Interests - 44.7% (continued) | | | | | |
Chemicals - 3.3% (continued) | | | | | |
ColourOZ Investment 2, First Lien Initial Term Loan B-2, 3 Month LIBOR +4.25% | | 5.25 | | 9/7/2023 | | 1,687,285 | e | 1,692,203 | |
ColourOZ Investment 2, First Lien Initial Term Loan C, 3 Month LIBOR +4.25% | | 5.25 | | 9/7/2023 | | 278,928 | e | 279,741 | |
ColourOZ Investment 2, Second Lien Initial Term Loan B-2, 3 Month LIBOR +4.25% | | 5.25 | | 9/7/2022 | | 2,111,484 | e | 2,119,402 | |
Flexsys, Term Loan B, 1 Month LIBOR +5.25% | | 6.00 | | 8/12/2028 | | 340,000 | e | 339,150 | |
Flint Group GmbH, First Lien Euro Term Loan B-5, 3 Month EURIBOR +4.25% | EUR | 5.00 | | 9/21/2023 | | 842,621 | e | 980,320 | |
Flint Group GmbH, First Lien Term Loan B-8, 3 Month LIBOR +4.25% | | 5.25 | | 9/21/2023 | | 490,830 | e | 492,260 | |
LSF11 Skyscraper Holdco, USD Facility Term Loan B-3, 3 Month LIBOR +3.50% | | 4.25 | | 9/30/2027 | | 312,225 | e | 313,007 | |
Polar US Borrower, Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +4.75% and 3 Month PRIME +3.75% | | 5.58 | | 10/16/2025 | | 395,893 | e | 395,893 | |
Sparta US HoldCo, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +3.50% | | 4.25 | | 8/2/2028 | | 194,864 | e | 195,473 | |
| 8,283,228 | |
Commercial & Professional Services - 4.7% | | | | | |
Adtalem Global Education, Term Loan B, 1 Month LIBOR +4.50% | | 5.25 | | 8/12/2028 | | 653,000 | e | 654,714 | |
Amentum Government Services, First Lien Tranche 2 Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +4.75% | | 5.50 | | 1/31/2027 | | 153,412 | e | 154,908 | |
APX Group, Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +3.50% | | 4.00 | | 7/9/2028 | | 267,996 | e | 267,535 | |
AVSC Holding, Term Loan B-1, 3 Month LIBOR +3.50% | | 4.50 | | 3/1/2025 | | 221,095 | e | 198,322 | |
Axiom Global, Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +4.75% | | 5.50 | | 10/1/2026 | | 4,912,500 | e | 4,949,632 | |
Boels Topholding, Facility Term Loan B-2, 3 Month EURIBOR +3.25% | EUR | 3.25 | | 2/5/2027 | | 1,000,000 | e | 1,157,296 | |
Cast & Crew Payroll, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +3.75% | | 3.83 | | 2/7/2026 | | 67,620 | e | 67,446 | |
Electro Rent, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +5.00% | | 6.00 | | 1/31/2024 | | 198,437 | e | 199,182 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | a,b | Value ($) | |
Floating Rate Loan Interests - 44.7% (continued) | | | | | |
Commercial & Professional Services - 4.7% (continued) | | | | | |
Employbridge, Term Loan B, 3 Month LIBOR +4.75% | | 5.50 | | 7/19/2028 | | 208,456 | e | 207,622 | |
Infinitas Learning Finco, Term Loan B, 3 Month EURIBOR +4.50% | EUR | 4.50 | | 9/30/2028 | | 1,000,000 | e | 1,162,404 | |
Praesidiad, Facility Term Loan B, 3 Month EURIBOR +4.00% | EUR | 4.00 | | 10/4/2024 | | 1,000,000 | e | 1,033,538 | |
RLG Holdings, First Lien Closing Date Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +4.25% | | 5.00 | | 7/8/2028 | | 332,938 | e | 333,926 | |
RLG Holdings, First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +3.19% | | 3.56 | | 7/8/2028 | | 78,460 | e,h | 78,693 | |
Team Health Holdings, Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +2.75% | | 3.75 | | 2/6/2024 | | 188,316 | e | 184,079 | |
The Hertz, Initial Term Loan B, 1 Month LIBOR +3.50% | | 4.00 | | 6/30/2028 | | 169,301 | e | 169,645 | |
The Hertz, Initial Term Loan C, 1 Month LIBOR +3.50% | | 4.00 | | 6/30/2028 | | 31,987 | e | 32,052 | |
Verscend Holding, New Term Loan B, 1 Month LIBOR +4.00% | | 4.08 | | 8/27/2025 | | 491,182 | e | 492,510 | |
WW International, Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +3.50% | | 4.00 | | 4/13/2028 | | 479,191 | e | 479,241 | |
| 11,822,745 | |
Consumer Discretionary - 4.4% | | | | | |
Allen Media, Term Loan B, 3 Month LIBOR +5.50% | | 5.63 | | 2/10/2027 | | 366,750 | e | 367,324 | |
AP Gaming I, First Lien Incremental Term Loan B, 3 Month LIBOR +3.50% | | 4.50 | | 2/15/2024 | | 168,696 | e | 168,028 | |
AP Gaming I, Term Loan B-1, 3 Month LIBOR +13.00% | | 14.00 | | 2/15/2024 | | 30,003 | e | 31,203 | |
Caesars Resort Collection, Term Loan B-1, 1 Month LIBOR +3.50% | | 3.50 | | 7/20/2025 | | 273,930 | e | 274,481 | |
Center Parcs Europe, Facility Term Loan B-1, 3 Month EURIBOR +2.00% | EUR | 2.00 | | 9/23/2022 | | 1,946,407 | e,i | 2,080,868 | |
Dealer Tire, Term Loan B-1, 1 Month LIBOR +4.25% | | 4.33 | | 12/12/2025 | | 405,906 | e | 406,836 | |
Freshworld Holding IV GmbH, Facility Term Loan B-2, 3 Month EURIBOR +3.50% | EUR | 3.50 | | 10/2/2026 | | 1,000,000 | e | 1,157,140 | |
Great Canadian Gaming, Term Loan B, 3 Month LIBOR +4.00% | | 4.75 | | 11/1/2026 | | 261,969 | e | 263,083 | |
Landry's Finance Acquisition, 2020 Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +12.00% | | 13.00 | | 10/4/2023 | | 16,448 | e | 18,011 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | | | | | | | |
|
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | a,b | Value ($) | |
Floating Rate Loan Interests - 44.7% (continued) | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary - 4.4% (continued) | | | | | |
Silk Bidco, Facility Term Loan B, 6 Month EURIBOR +4.00% | EUR | 4.00 | | 2/22/2025 | | 2,000,000 | e | 2,198,178 | |
Stage Entertainment, Facility Term Loan B-2, 6 Month EURIBOR +3.25% | EUR | 3.25 | | 5/2/2026 | | 1,000,000 | e | 1,107,672 | |
Tecta America, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +4.25% | | 5.00 | | 4/9/2028 | | 757,800 | e | 760,641 | |
Travel Leaders Group, 2018 Refinancing Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +4.00% | | 4.08 | | 1/25/2024 | | 138,644 | e | 130,152 | |
Vacalians Holding, Facility Term Loan B, 3 Month EURIBOR +4.00% | EUR | 4.00 | | 11/30/2025 | | 1,000,000 | e | 1,114,912 | |
Varsity Brands Holding, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +3.50% | | 4.50 | | 12/15/2024 | | 676,080 | e | 664,353 | |
William Morris Endeavor, New Term Loan B-1, 1-3 Month LIBOR +2.75% | | 2.84 | | 5/18/2025 | | 257,233 | e | 252,755 | |
| 10,995,637 | |
Consumer Staples - .2% | | | | | |
Kronos Acquisition Holdings, Tranche Term Loan B-1, 1 Month LIBOR +3.75% | | 4.25 | | 12/22/2026 | | 572,321 | e | 559,753 | |
Diversified Financials - .1% | | | | | |
Tegra118 Wealth Solutions, Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +4.00% | | 4.12 | | 2/18/2027 | | 276,500 | e | 277,234 | |
Electronic Components - .5% | | | | | |
1A Smart Start, Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +4.75% | | 5.75 | | 8/19/2027 | | 138,071 | e | 138,530 | |
IDEMIA Identity & Security France, Term Loan B-3, 3 Month EURIBOR +4.50% | EUR | 4.50 | | 1/10/2026 | | 1,000,000 | e | 1,163,852 | |
| 1,302,382 | |
Energy - .7% | | | | | |
BCP Renaissance Parent, Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +3.50% | | 4.50 | | 11/1/2024 | | 240,904 | e | 239,277 | |
Brazos Delaware II, Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +4.00% | | 4.08 | | 5/29/2025 | | 296,129 | e | 292,242 | |
GIP III Stetson I, Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +4.25% | | 4.33 | | 7/18/2025 | | 202,000 | e | 194,551 | |
Traverse Midstream Partners, Advance Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +5.50% | | 6.50 | | 9/27/2024 | | 646,980 | e | 648,497 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | a,b | Value ($) | |
Floating Rate Loan Interests - 44.7% (continued) | | | | | |
Energy - .7% (continued) | | | | | |
WaterBridge Midstream Operating, Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +5.75% | | 6.75 | | 6/21/2026 | | 343,529 | e | 335,554 | |
| 1,710,121 | |
Environmental Control - .4% | | | | | |
Northstar Group Services, Term Loan B, 1 Month LIBOR +5.50% | | 6.50 | | 11/12/2026 | | 259,292 | e | 260,588 | |
Packers Holdings, Initial Term Loan, 6 Month LIBOR +3.25% | | 4.00 | | 3/9/2028 | | 158,876 | e | 158,380 | |
Waterlogic USA Holdings, Facility Term Loan B-2, 3 Month LIBOR +4.75% | | 5.25 | | 8/12/2028 | | 630,951 | e | 632,137 | |
| 1,051,105 | |
Food Products - 1.2% | | | | | |
CJ Foods, Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +6.00% | | 7.00 | | 3/5/2027 | | 2,468,672 | e | 2,462,500 | |
Sovos Brands Intermediate, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +3.75% | | 4.50 | | 6/8/2028 | | 411,779 | e | 412,722 | |
| 2,875,222 | |
Food Service - .1% | | | | | |
TKC Holdings, Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +5.50% | | 6.50 | | 5/14/2028 | | 210,000 | e | 209,967 | |
Forest Products & Paper - .1% | | | | | |
SPA US HoldCo, USD Facility Term Loan B, 3 Month LIBOR +4.00% | | 4.75 | | 3/18/2028 | | 335,668 | e | 336,787 | |
Health Care - 6.1% | | | | | |
Air Methods, Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +3.50% | | 4.50 | | 4/21/2024 | | 303,657 | e | 301,664 | |
Auris Luxembourg III, Facility Term Loan B-1, 6 Month EURIBOR +4.00% | EUR | 4.00 | | 2/21/2026 | | 1,000,000 | e | 1,157,869 | |
Auris Luxembourg III, Facility Term Loan B-2, 1 Month LIBOR +3.75% | | 3.83 | | 2/21/2026 | | 353,545 | e | 351,005 | |
Baart Programs, Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +3.00% | | 3.50 | | 6/11/2027 | | 250,000 | e,h | 249,375 | |
Baart Programs, Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +5.00% | | 6.00 | | 6/11/2027 | | 997,500 | e | 995,006 | |
Cerebro Bidco GmbH, Facility Term Loan B-1, 3 Month EURIBOR +4.25% | EUR | 4.25 | | 12/11/2027 | | 633,857 | e | 737,507 | |
Cerebro BidCo GmbH, Facility Term Loan B-2, 3 Month EURIBOR +4.25% | EUR | 4.25 | | 12/11/2027 | | 366,143 | e | 426,015 | |
CPI Holdco, First Lien Term Loan B-1, 1 Month LIBOR +3.75% | | 3.83 | | 11/4/2026 | | 190,814 | e | 191,053 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | | | | | | | |
|
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | a,b | Value ($) | |
Floating Rate Loan Interests - 44.7% (continued) | | | | | |
Health Care - 6.1% (continued) | | | | | |
eResearchTechnology, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +4.50% | | 5.50 | | 2/4/2027 | | 154,794 | e | 155,738 | |
Financiere Verdi I, Facility Term Loan B, 12 Month SONIA +4.50% | GBP | 4.55 | | 4/15/2028 | | 1,500,000 | e | 2,015,805 | |
Gainwell Acquisition, Term Loan B, 3 Month LIBOR +4.00% | | 4.75 | | 10/1/2027 | | 343,567 | e | 344,856 | |
Global Medical Response, 2017-2 New Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +4.25% | | 5.25 | | 3/14/2025 | | 105,337 | e | 105,877 | |
Global Medical Response, 2020 Term Loan, 3-6 Month LIBOR +4.75% | | 5.75 | | 10/2/2025 | | 178,650 | e | 179,566 | |
Hera, Facility Term Loan B, 3 Month EURIBOR +3.50% | EUR | 3.50 | | 9/20/2024 | | 2,000,000 | e | 2,309,275 | |
Inula Natural Health Group, Senior Facility Term Loan B, 3 Month EURIBOR +4.00% | EUR | 4.00 | | 12/11/2025 | | 1,000,000 | e | 1,151,400 | |
IWH UK Midco, Facility Term Loan B, 6 Month EURIBOR +4.00% | EUR | 4.00 | | 2/1/2025 | | 1,500,000 | e | 1,738,072 | |
MED ParentCo, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +4.25% | | 4.33 | | 8/31/2026 | | 606,615 | e | 606,378 | |
One Call, First Lien Term Loan B, 3 Month LIBOR +5.50% | | 6.25 | | 4/22/2027 | | 798,000 | e | 805,980 | |
Pathway Vet Alliance, 2021 Replacement Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +3.75% | | 3.83 | | 3/31/2027 | | 172,783 | e | 172,657 | |
PetVet Care Centers, 2021 First Lien New Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +3.50% | | 4.25 | | 2/15/2025 | | 277,365 | e | 277,799 | |
Pluto Acquisition I, 2021 First Lien Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +4.00% | | 4.12 | | 6/20/2026 | | 87,421 | e | 87,476 | |
Radnet Management, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +3.00% | | 3.75 | | 4/23/2028 | | 64,207 | e | 64,187 | |
Surgery Center Holdings, 2021 New Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +3.75% | | 4.50 | | 8/31/2026 | | 441,501 | e | 442,757 | |
WCG Purchaser, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +4.00% | | 5.00 | | 1/8/2027 | | 385,786 | e | 387,836 | |
| 15,255,153 | |
Industrial - 3.6% | | | | | |
Brand Industrial Services, Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +4.25% | | 5.25 | | 6/21/2024 | | 218,833 | e | 217,388 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | a,b | Value ($) | |
Floating Rate Loan Interests - 44.7% (continued) | | | | | |
Industrial - 3.6% (continued) | | | | | |
Osmose Utilities Services, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +3.25% | | 3.75 | | 6/17/2028 | | 233,960 | e | 233,412 | |
Polystorm Bidco, Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3 Month EURIBOR +4.00% | EUR | 4.00 | | 9/29/2028 | | 113,402 | e,h | 131,359 | |
Polystorm Bidco, Term Loan B, 3 Month EURIBOR +4.00% | EUR | 4.00 | | 9/29/2028 | | 886,598 | e | 1,026,991 | |
Pro Mach Group, Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +4.00% | | 5.00 | | 8/31/2028 | | 26,891 | e,h | 27,045 | |
Pro Mach Group, Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +4.00% | | 5.00 | | 8/31/2028 | | 165,648 | e | 166,595 | |
Qualtek USA, Tranche Term Loan B, 3 Month LIBOR +6.25% | | 7.25 | | 7/18/2025 | | 4,910,687 | e | 4,865,680 | |
Radar Bidco, Initial Term Loan, 6 Month EURIBOR +9.00% | EUR | 9.00 | | 12/16/2024 | | 1,050,556 | e | 1,281,310 | |
Titan Acquisition, Initial Term Loan, 6 Month LIBOR +3.00% | | 3.17 | | 3/28/2025 | | 346,467 | e | 340,719 | |
VAC Germany Holding GmbH, Term Loan B, 3 Month LIBOR +4.00% | | 5.00 | | 3/8/2025 | | 264,518 | e | 251,953 | |
Ventia Deco, 2019 Refinancing Term Loan B, 3 Month LIBOR +4.00% | | 5.00 | | 5/21/2026 | | 119,310 | e | 120,056 | |
Yak Access, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +5.00% | | 5.12 | | 7/11/2025 | | 270,510 | e | 216,632 | |
| 8,879,140 | |
Information Technology - 3.5% | | | | | |
Ascend Learning, Incremental Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +3.75% | | 4.75 | | 7/12/2024 | | 125,504 | e | 125,818 | |
Athenahealth, Additional Term Loan B-1, 3 Month LIBOR +4.25% | | 4.38 | | 2/11/2026 | | 130,706 | e | 131,245 | |
Boxer Parent, 2021 Replacement Dollar Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +3.75% | | 3.88 | | 10/2/2025 | | 653,095 | e | 650,375 | |
Boxer Parent, 2021 Replacement EURO Term Loan, 3 Month EURIBOR +4.00% | EUR | 4.00 | | 10/2/2025 | | 994,197 | e | 1,153,068 | |
Camelia Bidco, Facility Term Loan B-1, 3 Month GBPLIBOR +4.75% | GBP | 4.83 | | 10/5/2024 | | 1,500,000 | e | 2,016,553 | |
Concorde Lux, Term Loan B, 6 Month EURIBOR +4.00% | EUR | 4.00 | | 3/1/2028 | | 1,000,000 | e | 1,160,284 | |
CT Technologies, 2021 Reprice Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +4.25% | | 5.00 | | 12/16/2025 | | 152,878 | e | 153,332 | |
DCert Buyer, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +4.00% | | 4.08 | | 10/16/2026 | | 429,370 | e | 429,967 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | | | | | | | |
|
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | a,b | Value ($) | |
Floating Rate Loan Interests - 44.7% (continued) | | | | | |
Information Technology - 3.5% (continued) | | | | | |
DCert Buyer, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +7.00% | | 7.08 | | 2/16/2029 | | 200,000 | e | 202,312 | |
ECL Entertainment, Term Loan B, 1 Month LIBOR +7.50% | | 8.25 | | 4/30/2028 | | 169,575 | e | 174,026 | |
Finastra USA, First Lien Dollar Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +3.50% | | 4.50 | | 6/13/2024 | | 723,697 | e | 718,895 | |
Greeneden US Holdings II, Dollar Term Loan B-4, 1 Month LIBOR +4.00% | | 4.75 | | 12/1/2027 | | 176,072 | e | 176,874 | |
Ivanti Software, First Amendment Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +4.00% | | 4.75 | | 12/1/2027 | | 173,915 | e | 174,415 | |
Ivanti Software, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +4.75% | | 5.75 | | 12/1/2027 | | 479,181 | e | 481,390 | |
Mitchell International, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +3.25% | | 3.33 | | 12/1/2024 | | 264,518 | e | 264,560 | |
Quest Software US Holdings, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +4.25% | | 4.38 | | 5/18/2025 | | 361,764 | e | 361,699 | |
Thoughtworks, Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +3.00% | | 3.50 | | 3/26/2028 | | 70,638 | e | 70,704 | |
TIBCO Software, Term Loan B-3, 1 Month LIBOR +3.75% | | 3.84 | | 7/3/2026 | | 254,933 | e | 253,819 | |
Ultimate Software Group, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +6.75% | | 7.50 | | 5/3/2027 | | 10,045 | e | 10,241 | |
| 8,709,577 | |
Insurance - 3.5% | | | | | |
Asurion, New Term Loan B-4, 1 Month LIBOR +5.25% | | 5.33 | | 1/15/2029 | | 71,244 | e | 71,003 | |
Asurion, Second Lien Term Loan B-3, 1 Month LIBOR +5.25% | | 5.33 | | 2/3/2028 | | 1,083,367 | e | 1,081,563 | |
BidCo SB, Term Loan, 3 Month EURIBOR +4.00% | EUR | 4.00 | | 7/22/2028 | | 1,000,000 | e | 1,160,956 | |
Hestia Holding, Facility Term Loan B-1, 1 Month EURIBOR +4.00% | EUR | 4.00 | | 6/1/2027 | | 1,000,000 | e | 1,164,622 | |
Mayfield Agency Borrower, First Lien Term Loan B, 1 Month LIBOR +4.50% | | 4.58 | | 2/28/2025 | | 574,692 | e | 574,692 | |
Sedgwick Claims Management Services, 2019 New Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +3.75% | | 3.83 | | 9/3/2026 | | 771,339 | e | 770,425 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | a,b | Value ($) | |
Floating Rate Loan Interests - 44.7% (continued) | | | | | |
Insurance - 3.5% (continued) | | | | | |
Sedgwick Claims Management Services, 2020 Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +4.25% | | 5.25 | | 9/3/2026 | | 7,050 | e | 7,074 | |
Selectquote, Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +5.00% | | 5.75 | | 11/5/2024 | | 3,823,529 | e,i | 3,842,647 | |
| 8,672,982 | |
Internet Software & Services - 2.7% | | | | | |
Endure Digital, Initial Term Loan, 6 Month LIBOR +3.50% | | 4.25 | | 2/10/2028 | | 408,975 | e | 407,390 | |
Infinitas Learning, Facility Term Loan B-4, 6 Month EURIBOR +4.25% | EUR | 4.25 | | 5/3/2024 | | 1,967,274 | e | 2,289,046 | |
ION Trading Finance, Initial Dollar Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +4.75% | | 4.92 | | 4/1/2028 | | 129,675 | e | 130,097 | |
ION Trading Finance, Initial Euro Term Loan, 3 Month EURIBOR +4.25% | EUR | 4.25 | | 4/1/2028 | | 1,995,000 | e | 2,318,188 | |
Proofpoint, Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +3.25% | | 3.75 | | 8/31/2028 | | 488,687 | e | 486,732 | |
PUG, USD Term Loan B, 1 Month LIBOR +3.50% | | 3.58 | | 2/13/2027 | | 302,542 | e | 296,364 | |
Trader, Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +3.00% | | 4.00 | | 9/28/2023 | | 170,000 | e | 170,000 | |
WeddingWire, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +4.50% | | 4.63 | | 12/21/2025 | | 733,040 | e | 734,873 | |
| 6,832,690 | |
Materials - 2.3% | | | | | |
Ball Metalpack Finco, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +4.50% | | 4.62 | | 7/31/2025 | | 429,602 | e | 429,783 | |
Berlin Packaging, Tranche Term Loan B-5, 1-3 Month LIBOR +3.75% | | 4.25 | | 3/11/2028 | | 209,030 | e | 209,052 | |
Charter Nex US, 2021 Refinancing Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +3.75% | | 4.50 | | 12/1/2027 | | 79,370 | e | 79,637 | |
Fort Dearborn Holding, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1-3 Month LIBOR +4.00% | | 5.00 | | 10/19/2023 | | 172,733 | e | 173,004 | |
IFCO Management GmbH, Facility Term Loan B-1A, 6 Month EURIBOR +3.25% | EUR | 3.25 | | 5/31/2026 | | 1,000,000 | e | 1,154,504 | |
LABL, Facility Euro Term Loan B, 1 Month EURIBOR +4.25% | EUR | 4.25 | | 7/2/2026 | | 2,000,000 | e | 2,324,519 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | | | | | | | |
|
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | a,b | Value ($) | |
Floating Rate Loan Interests - 44.7% (continued) | | | | | |
Materials - 2.3% (continued) | | | | | |
MAR Bidco, USD Facility Term Loan B, 3 Month LIBOR +4.25% | | 4.75 | | 6/28/2028 | | 110,330 | e | 110,330 | |
Mauser Packaging Solutions, Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +3.25% | | 3.33 | | 4/3/2024 | | 111,544 | e | 109,443 | |
Proampac PG Borrower, 2020-1 Term Loan, 1-3 Month LIBOR +3.75% | | 4.50 | | 11/3/2025 | | 273,967 | e | 274,823 | |
Tecostar Holdings, 2017 First Lien Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +3.50% | | 4.50 | | 5/1/2024 | | 487,856 | e | 482,489 | |
Tosca Services, 2021 Refinancing Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +3.50% | | 4.25 | | 8/18/2027 | | 158,133 | e | 158,281 | |
Valcour Packaging, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +7.00% | | 7.50 | | 9/30/2029 | | 240,000 | e | 237,600 | |
| 5,743,465 | |
Media - 1.5% | | | | | |
Banijay Group US Holding, USD Facility Term Loan B, 1 Month LIBOR +3.75% | | 3.83 | | 3/1/2025 | | 211,205 | e | 211,106 | |
DIRECTV Financing, Closing Date Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +5.00% | | 5.75 | | 8/2/2027 | | 628,245 | e | 629,357 | |
Meredith, Tranche Term Loan B-3, 3 Month LIBOR +4.25% | | 5.25 | | 1/31/2025 | | 212,872 | e | 217,728 | |
NEP Europe Finco, Initial Euro Term Loan, 3 Month EURIBOR +3.50% | EUR | 3.50 | | 10/20/2025 | | 1,954,774 | e | 2,194,504 | |
WideOpenWest Finance, Refinancing Term Loan B, 1 Month LIBOR +3.25% | | 4.25 | | 8/19/2023 | | 386,224 | e | 386,948 | |
| 3,639,643 | |
Metals & Mining - .0% | | | | | |
American Rock Salt, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +4.00% | | 4.75 | | 6/11/2028 | | 98,294 | e | 98,941 | |
Retailing - 1.0% | | | | | |
Academy, Refinancing Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +3.75% | | 4.50 | | 11/6/2027 | | 254,361 | e | 255,219 | |
Great Outdoors Group, Term Loan B-1, 3 Month LIBOR +4.25% | | 5.00 | | 3/5/2028 | | 592,947 | e | 596,134 | |
LBM Acquisition, Amendment No. 1 Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +3.75% | | 4.50 | | 12/18/2027 | | 264,738 | e | 262,642 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | a,b | Value ($) | |
Floating Rate Loan Interests - 44.7% (continued) | | | | | |
Retailing - 1.0% (continued) | | | | | |
LBM Acquisition, Delayed Draw Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +3.75% | | 4.50 | | 12/18/2027 | | 132,701 | e,h | 131,651 | |
LBM Acquisition, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +3.75% | | 4.50 | | 12/18/2027 | | 156,414 | e | 155,176 | |
Park River Holdings, Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +3.25% | | 4.00 | | 12/28/2027 | | 202,668 | e | 202,098 | |
PetSmart, Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +3.75% | | 4.50 | | 2/12/2028 | | 125,600 | e | 126,048 | |
Staples, 2019 Refinancing New Term Loan B-1, 3 Month LIBOR +5.00% | | 5.13 | | 4/12/2026 | | 194,979 | e | 186,448 | |
Talbots, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +7.00% | | 7.13 | | 11/28/2022 | | 279,361 | e,i | 268,885 | |
Woof Holdings, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +3.75% | | 4.50 | | 12/21/2027 | | 359,419 | e | 360,431 | |
| 2,544,732 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - .5% | | | | | |
Bright Bidco, 2018 Refinancing Term Loan B, 3 Month LIBOR +3.50% | | 4.50 | | 6/30/2024 | | 407,873 | e | 326,044 | |
Natel Engineering, Initial Term Loan, 1-6 Month LIBOR +6.25% | | 8.25 | | 4/30/2026 | | 672,239 | e | 657,396 | |
Ultra Clean Holdings, Second Amendment Term Loan B, 1 Month LIBOR +3.75% | | 3.83 | | 8/27/2025 | | 243,732 | e | 244,494 | |
| 1,227,934 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment - 1.0% | | | | | |
Access CIG, First Lien Term Loan B, 1 Month LIBOR +3.75% | | 3.83 | | 2/27/2025 | | 171,885 | e | 171,259 | |
Atlas CC Acquisition, First Lien Term Loan B, 3 Month LIBOR +4.25% | | 5.00 | | 5/25/2028 | | 726,136 | e | 729,818 | |
Atlas CC Acquisition, First Lien Term Loan C, 3 Month LIBOR +4.25% | | 5.00 | | 5/25/2028 | | 147,689 | e | 148,438 | |
Marnix SAS, Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +4.00% | | 4.50 | | 8/2/2028 | | 93,090 | e | 93,090 | |
VeriFone Systems, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +4.00% | | 4.13 | | 8/20/2025 | | 201,600 | e | 197,890 | |
ZF Invest, Term Loan B, 3 Month EURIBOR +4.00% | EUR | 4.00 | | 7/1/2028 | | 1,000,000 | e | 1,161,883 | |
| 2,502,378 | |
Telecommunication Services - .7% | | | | | |
CCI Buyer, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR +3.75% | | 4.50 | | 12/17/2027 | | 450,173 | e | 451,909 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | | | | | | | |
|
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | a,b | Value ($) | |
Floating Rate Loan Interests - 44.7% (continued) | | | | | |
Telecommunication Services - .7% (continued) | | | | | |
Connect Finco, Amendment No. 1 Refinancing Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +3.50% | | 4.50 | | 12/12/2026 | | 263,201 | e | 263,695 | |
Crown Subsea Communications, Initial Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +5.00% | | 5.75 | | 4/27/2027 | | 270,264 | e | 272,966 | |
Cyxtera DC Holdings, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 6 Month LIBOR +3.00% | | 4.00 | | 5/1/2024 | | 162,420 | e | 161,492 | |
MTN Infrastructure TopCo, 2020 Incremental Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +4.00% | | 5.00 | | 11/17/2024 | | 35,163 | e | 35,181 | |
West, Initial Term Loan B, 3 Month LIBOR +4.00% | | 5.00 | | 10/10/2024 | | 423,009 | e | 417,453 | |
| 1,602,696 | |
Transportation - .1% | | | | | |
First Student Bidco, Initial Term Loan B, 3 Month LIBOR +3.00% | | 3.50 | | 7/21/2028 | | 150,534 | e | 149,894 | |
First Student Bidco, Initial Term Loan C, 3 Month LIBOR +3.00% | | 3.50 | | 7/21/2028 | | 55,566 | e | 55,330 | |
Worldwide Express, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 6 Month LIBOR +4.25% | | 5.00 | | 7/26/2028 | | 95,057 | e | 95,480 | |
| 300,704 | |
Utilities - .3% | | | | | |
Astoria Energy, Advance Term Loan B, 3 Month LIBOR +3.50% | | 4.50 | | 12/10/2027 | | 108,755 | e | 109,265 | |
Eastern Power, Term Loan B, 3 Month LIBOR +3.75% | | 4.75 | | 10/2/2025 | | 246,716 | e | 220,318 | |
EFS Cogen Holdings I, Advance Term Loan B, 3 Month LIBOR +3.50% | | 4.50 | | 10/1/2027 | | 272,777 | e | 274,043 | |
Helix Gen Funding, Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR +3.75% | | 4.75 | | 6/3/2024 | | 165,371 | e | 160,576 | |
| 764,202 | |
Total Floating Rate Loan Interests (cost $110,303,260) | | 111,614,547 | |
| | | | | Shares | | | |
Common Stocks - .5% | | | | | |
Information Technology - .5% | | | | | |
Skillsoft | | | | | | 104,668 | j | 1,223,569 | |
Media - .0% | | | | | |
Altice USA, Cl. A | | | | | | 2,500 | j | 51,800 | |
Total Common Stocks (cost $1,158,018) | | 1,275,369 | |
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Description | 1-Day Yield (%) | | | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Investment Companies - 7.0% | | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - 7.0% | | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares (cost $17,427,690) | | 0.06 | | | | 17,427,690 | k | 17,427,690 | |
Total Investments (cost $338,837,018) | | 140.4% | 350,782,068 | |
Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables | | (40.4%) | (100,866,758) | |
Net Assets | | 100.0% | 249,915,310 | |
EURIBOR—Euro Interbank Offered Rate
LIBOR—London Interbank Offered Rate
PRIME—Prime Lending Rate
SONIA—Sterling Overnight Index Average
EUR—Euro
GBP—British Pound
a Amount stated in U.S. Dollars unless otherwise noted above.
b Security, or portion thereof, has been pledged as collateral for the fund’s Revolving Credit and Security Agreement.
c Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At September 30, 2021, these securities were valued at $207,186,426 or 82.9% of net assets.
d Payment-in-kind security and interest may be paid in additional par.
e Variable rate security—interest rate resets periodically and rate shown is the interest rate in effect at period end. Security description also includes the reference rate and spread if published and available.
f Security purchased on a when-issued or delayed basis for which the fund has not taken delivery as of September 30, 2021.
g Collateralized Loan Obligations equity positions are entitled to recurring distributions which are generally equal to the remaining cash flow of payments made by underlying securities less contractual payments to debt holders and fund expenses. The effective yield is estimated based upon the current projection of the amount and timing of these recurring distributions in addition to the estimated amount of terminal principal payment. The estimated yield and investment cost may ultimately not be realized.
h Investment, or portion of investment, represents an unfunded floating note loan interest outstanding.
i The fund held Level 3 securities at September 30, 2021. These securities were valued at $6,192,400 or 2.48% of net assets.
j Non-income producing security.
k Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.
| |
Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | 48.6 |
Consumer, Non-cyclical | 18.1 |
Consumer, Cyclical | 14.3 |
Industrial | 12.5 |
Communications | 11.1 |
Financial | 8.3 |
Basic Materials | 7.5 |
Investment Companies | 7.0 |
Technology | 6.0 |
Energy | 6.0 |
Utilities | 1.0 |
| 140.4 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATED ISSUERS (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | |
Investment Companies | Value 3/31/21 ($) | Purchases ($)† | Sales ($) | Value 9/30/21 ($) | Net Assets (%) | Dividends/ Distributions ($) |
Registered Investment Companies; |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares | 9,749,804 | 116,526,266 | (108,848,380) | 17,427,690 | 7.0 | 3,509 |
† Includes reinvested dividends/distributions.
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS September 30, 2021 (Unaudited)
| | | | | |
Counterparty/ Purchased Currency | Purchased Currency Amounts | Currency Sold | Sold Currency Amounts | Settlement Date | Unrealized Appreciation ($) |
Goldman Sachs |
United States Dollar | 5,228,739 | British Pound | 3,790,000 | 10/20/2021 | 121,970 |
United States Dollar | 91,972,134 | Euro | 78,060,000 | 10/20/2021 | 1,516,871 |
United States Dollar | 3,781,031 | British Pound | 2,795,000 | 10/28/2021 | 14,913 |
United States Dollar | 16,029,297 | Euro | 13,720,000 | 10/28/2021 | 128,368 |
Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | | 1,782,122 |
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
September 30, 2021 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | Cost | | Value | |
Assets ($): | | | | |
Investments in securities—See Statement of Investments | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | 321,409,328 | | 333,354,378 | |
Affiliated issuers | | 17,427,690 | | 17,427,690 | |
Cash | | | | | 241,017 | |
Cash denominated in foreign currency | | | 1,498,207 | | 1,496,607 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | 3,756,864 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts—Note 4 | | 1,782,122 | |
Receivable for investment securities sold | | 1,561,774 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | | | 12,909 | |
| | | | | 359,633,361 | |
Liabilities ($): | | | | |
Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and affiliates—Note 3(b) | | 1,114,297 | |
Loan payable ($93,000,000 face amount, respectively, report net of unamortized debt issuance cost of $216,689)—Note 2 | | 92,783,311 | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | 15,662,711 | |
Interest and loan fees payable—Note 2 | | 8,217 | |
Directors’ fees and expenses payable | | 4,199 | |
Other accrued expenses | | | | | 145,316 | |
| | | | | 109,718,051 | |
Net Assets ($) | | | 249,915,310 | |
Composition of Net Assets ($): | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | | | | 239,482,712 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | | | 10,432,598 | |
Net Assets ($) | | | 249,915,310 | |
| | | | |
Shares Outstanding | | |
(100 million shares of $.001 par value Common Stock authorized) | 2,397,486 | |
Net Asset Value Per Share ($) | | 104.24 | |
| | | | |
See notes to financial statements. | | | | |
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Six Months Ended September 30, 2021 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Investment Income ($): | | | | |
Income: | | | | |
Interest | | | 12,736,063 | |
Dividends: | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | | 1,634 | |
Affiliated issuers | | | 3,509 | |
Total Income | | | 12,741,206 | |
Expenses: | | | | |
Management fee—Note 3(a) | | | 2,176,844 | |
Interest expense and loan fees—Note 2 | | | 1,038,992 | |
Professional fees | | | 114,901 | |
Custodian fees—Note 3(b) | | | 45,719 | |
Prospectus and shareholders’ reports | | | 25,966 | |
Directors’ fees and expenses—Note 3(c) | | | 22,801 | |
Shareholder servicing costs | | | 7,117 | |
Chief Compliance Officer fees—Note 3(b) | | | 4,202 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 151,679 | |
Total Expenses | | | 3,588,221 | |
Investment Income—Net | | | 9,152,985 | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments—Note 4 ($): | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions | 8,099,224 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 1,556,978 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | 9,656,202 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency transactions | (6,930,190) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | (29,406) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (6,959,596) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | | | 2,696,606 | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | 11,849,591 | |
| | | | | | |
See notes to financial statements. | | | | | |
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Six Months Ended September 30, 2021 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Cash Flows from Operating Activities ($): | | | | | |
Purchases of portfolio securities | | (110,266,287) | | | |
Proceeds from sales of portfolio securities | 122,990,721 | | | |
Net purchase (sales) of short-term securities | (7,677,886) | | | |
Dividends and interest received | | 12,870,748 | | | |
Interest and loan fees paid | | (922,080) | | | |
Paid to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and affiliates | | (2,228,474) | | | |
Operating expenses paid | | (370,969) | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from forward foreign currency | | | | | |
| exchange contracts transactions | | 1,556,978 | | | |
Net Cash Provided (or Used) in Operating Activities | | | | 15,952,751 | |
Cash Flows from Financing Activities ($): | | | | | |
Dividends paid to shareholders | | (12,912,299) | | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | (12,902,011) | | | |
Net Cash Provided (or Used) in Financing Activities | | (25,814,310) | |
Effect of Foreign Exchange Rate Changes on Cash | | (3,761) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash | | (9,865,320) | |
Cash and cash denominated in foreign currency at beginning of period | | 11,602,944 | |
Cash and Cash Denominated in Foreign Currency at End of Period | | 1,737,624 | |
Reconciliation of Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | |
| Resulting from Operations to Net Cash Provided | | | |
| by Operating Activities ($): | | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting From Operations | | 11,849,591 | |
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Increase in Net Assets | | | |
| Resulting from Operations to Net Cash | | | |
| Provided (or Used) in Operating Activities ($): | | | |
Increase in investments in securities at cost | | (8,403,717) | |
Decrease in dividends and interest receivable | | 129,542 | |
Decrease in receivable for investment securities sold | | 224,276 | |
Decrease in prepaid expenses | | 36,325 | |
Decrease in Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and affiliates | | (1,709) | |
Increase in payable for investment securities purchased | | 5,126,765 | |
Decrease in interest and loan fees payable | | (62) | |
Decrease in unamortized debt issuance cost | | 116,974 | |
Increase in Directors' fees and expenses payable | | 2,819 | |
Decrease in other accrued expenses | | (87,649) | |
Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments | | 6,959,596 | |
Net Cash Provided (or Used) in Operating Activities | | 15,952,751 | |
| | | | | | |
See notes to financial statements. | | | | | |
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Six Months Ended September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended March 31, 2021 | |
Operations ($): | | | | | | | | |
Investment income—net | | | 9,152,985 | | | | 19,412,124 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | 9,656,202 | | | | (10,426,057) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | (6,959,596) | | | | 95,859,626 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | 11,849,591 | | | | 104,845,693 | |
Distributions ($): | |
Distributions to shareholders | | | (8,498,781) | | | | (18,888,954) | |
Capital Stock Transactions ($): | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (12,902,011) | | | | (12,875,152) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Stock Transactions | (12,902,011) | | | | (12,875,152) | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | (9,551,201) | | | | 73,081,587 | |
Net Assets ($): | |
Beginning of Period | | | 259,466,511 | | | | 186,384,924 | |
End of Period | | | 249,915,310 | | | | 259,466,511 | |
Capital Share Transactions (Shares): | |
Shares redeemed | | | (124,524) | | | | (130,991) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | (124,524) | | | | (130,991) | |
| | | | | | | | | |
See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | |
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The following table describes the performance for the fiscal periods indicated. All information (except portfolio turnover rate) reflects financial results for a single fund share. Net asset value total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, distributions at net asset value during the period, and redemption at net asset value on the last day of the period. Net asset value total return includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. These figures have been derived from the fund’s financial statements.
| | | | | |
| | | Six Months Ended | | |
| | | September 30, 2021 | Year Ended March 31, |
| | | (Unaudited) | 2021 | 2020a |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | 102.88 | 70.25 | 100.00 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | |
Investment income—netb | | | 3.71 | 7.39 | 3.29 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | 1.15 | 32.49 | (29.41) |
Total from Investment Operations | | | 4.86 | 39.88 | (26.12) |
Distributions: | | | | | |
Dividends from investment income—net | | | (3.50) | (7.25) | (3.63) |
Net asset value, end of period | | | 104.24 | 102.88 | 70.25 |
Total Return (%) | | | 4.75c | 57.72 | (26.60)c |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%) | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | | 2.78d | 2.85 | 2.56d |
Ratio of interest expense and loan fees to average net assets | | | .80d | .79 | .84d |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 7.08d | 7.86 | 5.67d |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 34.79c | 56.47 | 34.44c |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | | 249,915 | 259,467 | 186,385 |
Average borrowings outstanding ($ x 1,000) | | | 93,000 | 89,597 | 35,321 |
Weighted average number of fund | | | | |
shares outstanding ($ x 1,000) | | | 2,467 | 2,625 | 2,653 |
Average amount of debt per share ($) | | | 37.70 | 34.13 | 13.31 |
a From August 31, 2019 (commencement of operations) to March 31, 2020.
b Based on average shares outstanding.
c Not annualized.
d Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies:
BNY Mellon Alcentra Global Multi-Strategy Credit Fund, Inc. (the “fund”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”) as a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. The fund has a limited term of approximately six years. The fund’s investment objective is to seek to provide total return consisting of high current income and capital appreciation. The fund will terminate at the close of business on August 30, 2025, the sixth anniversary of the closing date of the fund’s initial public offering (the “Termination Date”), although the fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) may choose to commence the liquidation and termination of the fund prior to the Termination Date. The Board may also, in its sole discretion and without shareholder approval, extend the Termination Date by up to one year to a date on or before August 30, 2026, the seventh anniversary of the fund’s initial public offering, which date shall then become the Termination Date. BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. (the “Adviser”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (“BNY Mellon”), serves as the fund’s investment adviser. Alcentra NY, LLC (the “Sub-Adviser”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of BNY Mellon and affiliate of the Adviser, serves as the fund’s sub-investment adviser.
The fund determines its net asset value quarterly for purposes of compliance with the Act, although it also calculates and publishes a daily net asset value. Shareholders are not able to transact in the fund’s shares on a daily basis and, as a result, should consider the daily net asset value provided by the fund for informational purposes only. Shareholders should not rely on third-party information that uses the published daily net asset value to calculate the fund’s performance. The fund’s performance, based on its quarterly net asset value, will be provided in the fund’s reports to shareholders.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) is the exclusive reference of authoritative U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities. Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under authority of federal laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. The fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the FASB ASC Topic 946 Financial Services-Investment Companies. The fund’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP, which may require the use of management estimates and assumptions. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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The fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. The fund does not anticipate recognizing any loss related to these arrangements.
(a) Portfolio valuation: The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (i.e., the exit price). GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs of valuation techniques used to measure fair value. This hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements).
Additionally, GAAP provides guidance on determining whether the volume and activity in a market has decreased significantly and whether such a decrease in activity results in transactions that are not orderly. GAAP requires enhanced disclosures around valuation inputs and techniques used during annual and interim periods.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the fund’s investments relating to fair value measurements. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.
Level 2—other 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 inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. Valuation techniques used to value the fund’s investments are as follows:
Registered investment companies that are not traded on an exchange are valued at their net asset value and are generally categorized within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.
Investments in debt securities, equity securities and floating rate loan interests, excluding short-term investments (other than U.S. Treasury Bills), and forward foreign currency exchange contracts (“forward
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contracts”) are valued each business day by one or more independent pricing services (each, a “Service”) approved by the Board. Investments for which quoted bid prices are readily available and are representative of the bid side of the market in the judgment of a Service are valued at the mean between the quoted bid prices (as obtained by a Service from dealers in such securities) and asked prices (as calculated by a Service based upon its evaluation of the market for such securities). Securities are valued as determined by a Service, based on methods which include consideration of the following: yields or prices of securities of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type; indications as to values from dealers; and general market conditions. These securities are generally categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Each Service and independent valuation firm is engaged under the general oversight of the Board.
When market quotations or official closing prices are not readily available, or are determined not to accurately reflect fair value, such as when the value of a security has been significantly affected by events after the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded, but before the fund calculates its net asset value, the fund may value these investments at fair value as determined in accordance with the procedures approved by the Board. Certain factors may be considered when fair valuing investments such as: fundamental analytical data, the nature and duration of restrictions on disposition, an evaluation of the forces that influence the market in which the securities are purchased and sold, and public trading in similar securities of the issuer or comparable issuers. Certain of the fund’s investments will be fair valued by the Board in accordance with valuation procedures approved by the Board. Those portfolio valuations will be based on unobservable inputs and certain assumptions about how market participants would price the instrument. The fund expects that inputs into the determination of fair value of those investments will require significant management judgment or estimation. Because valuations may fluctuate over short periods of time and may be based on estimates, fair value determinations may differ materially from the value received in an actual transaction. Additionally, valuations of private securities and private companies are inherently uncertain. The fund’s net asset value could be adversely affected if the fund’s determinations regarding the fair value of those investments were materially higher or lower than the values that it ultimately realize upon the disposal of such investments. These securities are either categorized within Level 2 or 3 of the fair value hierarchy depending on the relevant inputs used.
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For securities where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and such securities are generally categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Investments denominated in foreign currencies are translated to U.S. dollars at the prevailing rates of exchange.
Forward contracts are valued at the forward rate and are generally categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of September 30, 2021 in valuing the fund’s investments:
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| Level 1-Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2- Other Significant Observable Inputs | | Level 3-Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | |
Assets ($) | | |
Investments In Securities:† | | |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | - | 121,586,454 | | - | 121,586,454 | |
Corporate Bonds | - | 98,878,008 | | - | 98,878,008 | |
Equity Securities - Common Stocks | 1,275,369 | - | | - | 1,275,369 | |
Floating Rate Loan Interests | - | 105,422,147 | | 6,192,400 | 111,614,547 | |
Investment Companies | 17,427,690 | - | | - | 17,427,690 | |
Other Financial Instruments: | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts†† | - | 1,782,122 | | - | 1,782,122 | |
† See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any.
†† Amount shown represents unrealized appreciation (depreciation) at period end, but only variation margin on exchanged traded and centrally cleared derivatives, if any, are reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:
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| | |
| | Floating Rate Loan Interests and Equity Securities – Common Stocks ($)
|
Balance as of 3/31/2021 | | 6,773,372 |
Realized gain (loss) | | 1,120,863 |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | (652,449) |
Purchases/Issuances | | - |
Sales/Dispositions | | (3,399,139) |
Transfers into Level 3† | | 2,349,753 |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | - |
Balance as of 9/30/2021†† | | 6,192,400 |
The amount of total gains (losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to investments still held at 9/30/2021 | | (108,813) |
† Transfers into Level 3 represent the value at the date of transfer. The transfers into Level 3 for the current period were due to the lack of observable inputs.
†† Securities deemed as Level 3 due to the lack of observable inputs by management assessment.
(b) Foreign currency transactions: The fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.
Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized on securities transactions between trade and settlement date, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities other than investments resulting from changes in exchange rates. Foreign currency gains and losses on foreign currency transactions are also included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.
(c) Securities transactions and investment income: Securities transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions are recorded on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date and interest income, including, where applicable, accretion of discount and amortization of premium on investments, is recognized on the accrual basis. Interest income from investments in collateralized loan obligations (“CLO”) equity is recorded based upon an effective yield to maturity utilizing assumed cash flows. The Adviser monitors the expected cash
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flows from its CLOs equity investments and effective yield is determined and adjusted as needed. Securities purchased or sold on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis may be settled a month or more after the trade date.
(d) Affiliated issuers: Investments in other investment companies advised by the Adviser are considered “affiliated” under the Act.
(e) Risk: An investment in the fund is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire amount that you invest. Your investment in Common Shares represents an indirect investment in the credit instruments and other investments and assets owned by the fund. The value of the fund’s portfolio investments may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. The value of the instruments in which the fund invests may be affected by political, regulatory, economic and social developments, and developments that impact specific economic sectors, industries or segments of the market. In addition, turbulence in financial markets and reduced liquidity in equity, credit and/or fixed income markets may negatively affect many issuers, which could adversely affect the fund. Global economies and financial markets are becoming increasingly interconnected, and conditions and events in one country, region or financial market may adversely impact issuers in a different country, region or financial market. These risks may be magnified if certain events or developments adversely interrupt the global supply chain; in these and other circumstances, such risks might affect companies world-wide. Recent examples include pandemic risks related to COVID-19 and aggressive measures taken world-wide in response by governments, including closing borders, restricting international and domestic travel and imposing prolonged quarantines of large populations, and by businesses, including changes to operations and reducing staff. The effects of COVID-19 have contributed to increased volatility in global markets and will likely affect certain countries, companies, industries and market sectors more dramatically than others. The COVID-19 pandemic has had, and any other outbreak of an infectious disease or other serious public health concern could have, a significant negative impact on economic and market conditions and could trigger a prolonged period of global economic slowdown. To the extent the fund has significant investments in certain countries, regions, companies, industries or market sectors, such positions will increase the risk of loss from adverse developments affecting those countries, regions, companies, industries or sectors.
The fund invests primarily in credit instruments, which are subject to credit risk. Credit risk is the risk that one or more credit 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
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status. Losses may occur because the market value of a credit instrument is affected by the creditworthiness or perceived creditworthiness of the issuer and by general economic and specific industry conditions and the fund’s investments will often be subordinate to other debt in the issuer’s capital structure. Because the fund generally expects to invest a significant portion of its Managed Assets (as defined below) in below investment grade instruments, it will be exposed to a greater amount of credit risk than a fund which invests in investment grade securities. The prices of below investment 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 investment grade instruments, which may reduce the fund's net asset value.
The fund invests in floating rate loan interests. The floating rate loans in which the fund invests typically are below investment grade quality, and inherently speculative. 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 the borrower’s loan.
The fund invests in Collateraized Debt Obligations (“CDO”), including CLOs. CDOs may be thinly traded or have a limited trading market. CDOs, such as CLOs, are typically privately offered and sold, and thus are not registered under the securities laws. As a result, investments in CLOs and other types of CDOs may be characterized by the fund as illiquid securities, especially investments in mezzanine and subordinated/equity tranches of CLOs; however, an active dealer market may exist for certain investments and more senior CLO tranches, which would allow such securities to be considered liquid in some circumstances. In addition to the general risks associated with credit instruments discussed herein, CLOs and other types of CDOs 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 class of CLO or CDO held by the fund is subordinate to other classes; and (iv) 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.
The fund may directly originate loans as part of its Direct Lending Strategy. The Direct Lending Strategy seeks to generate attractive returns by lending to “middle market” businesses. Investing in middle market companies involves a number of significant risks, including but not limited to the following: (i) they may have limited financial resources and may be
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unable to meet their debt obligations, which may be accompanied by a deterioration in the value of any collateral and a reduction in the likelihood of the fund’s realizing any guarantees the fund may have obtained in connection with an investment; (ii) they typically have shorter operating histories, narrower product lines and smaller market shares than larger businesses, which tend to render them more vulnerable to competitors’ actions and changing market conditions, as well as general economic downturns; (iii) they are more likely to depend on the management talents and efforts of a small group of persons; therefore, the death, disability, resignation or termination of one or more of these persons could have a material adverse impact on the issuer; (iv) they generally have less predictable operating results, may from time to time be parties to litigation, may be engaged in rapidly changing businesses with products subject to a substantial risk of obsolescence, and may require substantial additional capital to support their operations, finance expansion or maintain their competitive position; (v) changes in laws and regulations, as well as their interpretations, may adversely affect the business, financial structure or prospects of middle market companies; and (vi) they may have difficulty accessing the capital markets to meet future capital needs, which may limit their ability to grow or to repay their outstanding indebtedness upon maturity.
There also is generally little public information about privately-held middle market companies. These middle market companies and their financial information generally are not subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and other regulations that govern public companies, and the fund may be unable to uncover all material information about these companies, which may prevent the Sub-Adviser from making a fully informed investment decision and cause the fund to lose money on its investments.
(f) Dividends and distributions to shareholders: Dividends and distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from investment income-net are normally declared and paid quarterly. To permit the fund to maintain a more stable quarterly distribution, the fund may from time to time distribute less than the entire amount of income earned in a particular period. Any such undistributed income would be available to supplement future distributions. As a result, the distributions paid by the fund for any particular quarterly period may be more or less than the amount of income actually earned by the fund during that period. Dividends from net realized capital gains, if any, are normally declared and paid annually, but the fund may make distributions on a more frequent basis to comply with the distribution requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). To the extent that net realized
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capital gains can be offset by capital loss carryovers, it is the policy of the fund not to distribute such gains. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
On August 31, 2021, the Board declared a cash dividend of $1.75 per share from undistributed investment income-net, payable on September 29, 2021 to Shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 15, 2021. The ex-dividend date was September 14, 2021.
(g) Federal income taxes: It is the policy of the fund to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company, if such qualification is in the best interests of its shareholders, by complying with the applicable provisions of the Code, and to make distributions of taxable income and net realized capital gain sufficient to relieve it from substantially all federal income and excise taxes.
As of and during the period ended September 30, 2021, the fund did not have any liabilities for any uncertain tax positions. The fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to uncertain tax positions as income tax expense in the Statement of Operations. During the period ended September 30, 2021, the fund did not incur any interest or penalties.
Each tax year in the two-year period ended March 31, 2021 remains subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities.
The fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses for an unlimited period. Furthermore, capital loss carryovers retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses.
The fund has an unused capital loss carryover of $9,617,611 available for federal income tax purposes to be applied against future net realized capital gains, if any, realized subsequent to March 31, 2021. These short-term capital losses can be carried forward for an unlimited period.
The tax character of distributions paid to shareholders during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021 was as follows: ordinary income $18,888,954. The tax character of current year distributions will be determined at the end of the current fiscal year.
(h) Share repurchases: As disclosed in its prospectus, beginning approximately one year after the completion of the fund’s initial public offering and ending upon the adoption by the Board of a plan of liquidation, the fund intends, but is not obligated, to conduct quarterly tender offers for up to 2.5% of its shares of common stock then outstanding in the sole discretion of the Board, until such time that the
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Board adopts a plan of liquidation. Any tender offer will be made, and shareholders will be notified, in accordance with the requirements of the Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. When the fund conducts a tender offer, shareholders should read carefully the tender offer documents once they are filed with the SEC and become available, as they will contain important information about the offer.
During the period, the fund conducted two quarterly tender offers, in the second and third quarters of 2021. The final results of those tender offers were as follows:
| | | | |
Tender Offer Period | Number of Shares Tendered | Number of Tendered Shares Purchased | Pro-Ration Factor | Purchase Price* |
April 16, 2021 – May 14, 2021 | 177,986 | 63,050 | 0.354674 | $102.88 |
July 16, 2021 – August 13, 2021 | 162,423 | 61,474 | 0.3789 | $104.36 |
* Purchases Price is equal to 100% of the fund’s net asset value per share as of March 31, 2021 for second quarter of 2021 and as of June 30, 2021 for third quarter of 2021.
(i) New accounting pronouncements: In March 2020, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting (“ASU 2020-04”), and in January 2021, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2021-01, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Scope (“ASU 2021-01”), which provides optional, temporary relief with respect to the financial reporting of contracts subject to certain types of modifications due to the planned discontinuation of the LIBOR and other interbank offered rates as of the end of 2021. The temporary relief provided by ASU 2020-04 and ASU 2021-01 is effective for certain reference rate-related contract modifications that occur during the period from March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. Management is evaluating the impact of ASU 2020-04 and ASU 2021-01 on the fund’s investments, derivatives, debt and other contracts that will undergo reference rate-related modifications as a result of the reference rate reform. Management is also currently actively working with other financial institutions and counterparties to modify contracts as required by applicable regulation and within the regulatory deadlines.
NOTE 2—Borrowings:
The fund has a $132,000,000 Revolving Credit and Security Agreement with Societe Generale (the “Agreement”), which will terminate on September 6, 2022 (or the prior business day, as necessary). Under the terms of the Agreement, the fund may borrow “Advances” (including
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Eurodollar Rate Advances). The interest paid by the fund on such Advances is determined with reference to the principal amount of each Advance (and/or Eurodollar Rate Advance) outstanding from time to time. The fund also paid additional fees pursuant to the Agreement. During the period ended September 30, 2021, total fees pursuant to the Agreement amounted to $1,038,992 inclusive of $803,068 of interest expenses and $235,924 of loan fees.
The average amount of borrowings outstanding under the Agreement during the period ended September 30, 2021 was $93,000,000, with a related weighted average annualized interest rate of 1.72%. The fund’s borrowings under the Agreement are secured by its portfolio holdings.
NOTE 3—Investment Management Fee, Sub-Investment Advisory Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates:
(a) Pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with the Adviser, the management fee is computed at the annual rate of 1.25% of the value of the fund’s “Managed Assets” determined as of the last day of each quarter, and is payable quarterly in arrears. “Managed Assets” of the fund means the total assets of the fund, including any assets attributable to leverage (i.e., any loans from certain financial institutions and/or the issuance of debt securities (collectively, “Borrowings”), preferred stock or other similar preference securities (“Preferred Shares”), or the use of derivative instruments that have the economic effect of leverage), minus the fund’s accrued liabilities, other than any liabilities or obligations attributable to leverage obtained through (i) indebtedness of any type (including, without limitation, Borrowings), (ii) the issuance of Preferred Shares, and/or (iii) any other means, all as determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Pursuant to a sub-investment advisory agreement between the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser, the Adviser pays the Sub-Adviser a fee at the annual rate of .625% of the value of the fund’s Managed Assets determined as of the last day of each quarter, and payable quarterly in arrears.
(b) The fund compensates The Bank of New York Mellon, a subsidiary of BNY Mellon and an affiliate of the Adviser, under a custody agreement for providing custodial services for the fund. These fees are determined based on net assets and transaction activity. During the period ended September 30, 2021, the fund was charged $45,719 pursuant to the custody agreement.
The fund has an arrangement with the custodian whereby the fund will receive interest income or be charged overdraft fees when cash balances
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
are maintained. These fees, if any, are included in interest income in the Statement of Operations.
During the period ended September 30, 2021, the fund was charged $4,202 for services performed by the Chief Compliance Officer and his staff. These fees are included in Chief Compliance Officer fees in the Statement of Operations.
The components of “Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and affiliates” in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities consist of: management fees of $1,083,833, custodian fees of $28,341 and Chief Compliance Officer fees of $2,123.
(c) Each Board member also serves as a Board member of other funds in the BNY Mellon Family of Funds complex. Annual retainer fees and attendance fees are allocated to each fund based on net assets.
NOTE 4—Securities Transactions:
The aggregate amount of purchases and sales (including paydowns) of investment securities, excluding short-term securities and forward contracts, during the period ended September 30, 2021, amounted to $116,343,912 and $124,873,866, respectively.
Floating Rate Loan Interests: Floating rate instruments are loans and other securities with interest rates that adjust or “float” periodically. Floating rate loans are made by banks and other financial institutions to their corporate clients. The rates of interest on the loans adjust periodically by reference to a base lending rate, such as the LIBOR plus a premium or credit spread. Floating rate loans reset on periodic set dates, typically 30 to 90 days, but not to exceed one year. The fund may invest in multiple series or tranches of a loan. A different series or tranche may have varying terms and carry different associated risks.
The fund may enter into certain credit agreements all or a portion of which may be unfunded. The fund is obligated to fund these commitments at the borrower’s discretion. The commitments are disclosed in the accompanying Statement of Investments. At September 30, 2021, the fund had sufficient cash and/or securities to cover these commitments.
Derivatives: A derivative is a financial instrument whose performance is derived from the performance of another asset. The fund enters into International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreements or similar agreements (collectively, “Master Agreements”) with its over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivative contract counterparties in order to, among other things, reduce its credit risk to counterparties. Master Agreements include provisions for general obligations, representations, collateral and
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events of default or termination. Under a Master Agreement, the fund may offset with the counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment in the event of default or termination.
Each type of derivative instrument that was held by the fund during the period ended September 30, 2021 is discussed below.
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts: The fund enters into forward contracts in order to hedge its exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on its foreign portfolio holdings, to settle foreign currency transactions or as a part of its investment strategy. When executing forward contracts, the fund is obligated to buy or sell a foreign currency at a specified rate on a certain date in the future. With respect to sales of forward contracts, the fund incurs a loss if the value of the contract increases between the date the forward contract is opened and the date the forward contract is closed. The fund realizes a gain if the value of the contract decreases between those dates. With respect to purchases of forward contracts, the fund incurs a loss if the value of the contract decreases between the date the forward contract is opened and the date the forward contract is closed. The fund realizes a gain if the value of the contract increases between those dates. Any realized or unrealized gains or losses which occurred during the period are reflected in the Statement of Operations. The fund is exposed to foreign currency risk as a result of changes in value of underlying financial instruments. The fund is also exposed to credit risk associated with counterparty nonperformance on these forward contracts, which is generally limited to the unrealized gain on each open contract. This risk may be mitigated by Master Agreements, if any, between the fund and the counterparty and the posting of collateral, if any, by the counterparty to the fund to cover the fund’s exposure to the counterparty. Forward Contracts open at September 30, 2021 are set forth in the Statement of Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts.
The provisions of ASC Topic 210 “Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities” require disclosure on the offsetting of financial assets and liabilities. These disclosures are required for certain investments, including derivative financial instruments subject to Master Agreements which are eligible for offsetting in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and require the fund to disclose both gross and net information with respect to such investments. For financial reporting purposes, the fund does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to Master Agreements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
At September 30, 2021, derivative assets and liabilities (by type) on a gross basis are as follows:
| | | | | |
Derivative Financial Instruments: | | Assets ($) | | Liabilities ($) | |
Forward contracts | | 1,782,122 | | - | |
Total gross amount of derivative | | | | | |
assets and liabilities in the | | | | | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | 1,782,122 | | - | |
Derivatives not subject to | | | | | |
Master Agreements | | - | | - | |
Total gross amount of assets | | | | | |
and liabilities subject to | | | | | |
Master Agreements | | 1,782,122 | | - | |
The following table presents derivative assets net of amounts available for offsetting under Master Agreements and net of related collateral received or pledged, if any, as of September 30, 2021:
| | | | | | |
| | | Financial | | | |
| | | Instruments | | | |
| | | and Derivatives | | | |
| Gross Amount of | | Available | Collateral | | Net Amount of |
Counterparty | Assets ($) | 1 | for Offset ($) | Received ($) | 2 | Assets ($) |
Goldman Sachs | 1,782,122 | | - | (1,040,000) | | 742,122 |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
1 Absent a default event or early termination, OTC derivative assets and liabilities are presented at gross amounts and are not offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
2 In some instances, the actual collateral received and/or pledged may be more than the amount shown due to over collateralization. |
The following summarizes the average market value of derivatives outstanding during the period ended September 30, 2021:
| | |
| | Average Market Value ($) |
Forward contracts | | 134,915,711 |
At September 30, 2021, accumulated net unrealized appreciation on investments inclusive of derivative contracts was $13,727,172, consisting of $2,454,481 gross unrealized appreciation and $16,181,653 gross unrealized depreciation.
At September 30, 2021, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was substantially the same as the cost for financial reporting purposes (see the Statement of Investments).
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NOTE 5—Subsequent Event:
The fund conducted a quarterly tender offer for up to 2.5% of its issued and outstanding shares of common stock, which commenced on October 14, 2021 and expired at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on November 12, 2021. The tender offer was oversubscribed. Therefore, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the tender offer, the fund will purchase shares from all tendering shareholders on a pro rata basis, after disregarding fractions, based on the number of shares properly tendered (and not timely withdrawn) by or on behalf of each shareholder. The final results of the tender offer are provided in the table below.
| | | |
Number of Shares Tendered | Number of Tendered Shares to Be Purchased | Pro-Ration Factor | Purchase Price* |
149,630 | 59,937 | 0.40129 | $104.24 |
* Purchases Price is equal to 100% of the fund’s net asset value per share as of September 30, 2021.
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OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
BNY Mellon Alcentra Global Multi-Strategy Credit Fund, Inc.
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286
| | | |
Directors | | Officers (continued) | |
Independent Board Members: | | Assistant Treasurers (continued) | |
Joseph S. DiMartino, Chairman | | Robert Salviolo | |
Francine J. Bovich | | Robert Svagna | |
Andrew J. Donohue | | Chief Compliance Officer | |
Kenneth A. Himmel | | Joseph W. Connolly | |
Stephen J. Lockwood | | Portfolio Managers | |
Roslyn M. Watson | | Chris Barris | |
Benaree Pratt Wiley | | Kevin Cronk | |
Interested Board Member: | | Jonathan DeSimone | |
Brad Skapyak | | Hiram Hamilton | |
Officers | | Graham Rainbow | |
President | | Suhail Shaikh | |
David DiPetrillo | | Adviser | |
Chief Legal Officer | | BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. | |
Peter M. Sullivan | | Sub-Investment Adviser | |
Vice President and Secretary | | Alcentra NY, LLC | |
James Bitetto | | Custodian | |
Vice Presidents and Assistant Secretaries | | The Bank of New York Mellon | |
Deirdre Cunnane | | Counsel | |
Sarah S. Kelleher | | Proskauer Rose LLP | |
Jeff Prusnofsky | | Transfer Agent, | |
Amanda Quinn | | Dividend Disbursing Agent | |
Natalya Zelensky | | Computershare Inc. | |
Treasurer | | Initial SEC Effective Date | |
James Windels | | 8/28/2019 | |
Assistant Treasurers | | | |
Gavin C. Reilly | | | |
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BNY Mellon Alcentra Global Multi-Strategy Credit Fund, Inc.
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286
Adviser
BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286
Sub-Adviser
Alcentra NY, LLC
200 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10166
Custodian
The Bank of New York Mellon
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286
Transfer Agent &
Registrar
Computershare Inc.
480 Washington Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ 07310
Dividend Disbursing Agent
Computershare Inc.
P.O. Box 30170
College Station, TX 77842
For more information about the fund visit https://im.bnymellon.com/us/en/intermediary/products/specialty-products/alcentra-closed-end-fund.jsp. Here you will find the fund’s daily and most recently available quarterly net asset values, press releases, quarterly fact sheets and portfolio manager commentary, distribution information, the fund’s Top 10 portfolio holdings and other information about the fund. The information posted on the fund’s website is subject to change without notice.
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. The fund’s Forms N-PORT will be available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
A description of the policies and procedures that the fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information regarding how the fund voted these proxies for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 will be available at www.im.bnymellon.com and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-373-9387.
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Not applicable.
| Item 3. | Audit Committee Financial Expert. |
Not applicable.
| Item 4. | Principal Accountant Fees and Services. |
Not applicable.
| Item 5. | Audit Committee of Listed Registrants. |
Not applicable.
(a) Not applicable.
| Item 7. | Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies. |
Not applicable.
| Item 8. | Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies. |
Not applicable.
| Item 9. | Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Companies and Affiliated Purchasers. |
Not applicable.
| Item 10. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. |
There have been no material changes to the procedures applicable to Item 10.
| Item 11. | Controls and Procedures. |
(a) The Registrant's principal executive and principal financial officers have concluded, based on their evaluation of the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report, that the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures are reasonably designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant on Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the required time periods and that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant in the reports that it files or submits on Form N-CSR is accumulated and communicated to the Registrant's management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b) There were no changes to the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are 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. |
The fund did not participate in a securities lending program during this period.
(a)(1) Not applicable.
(a)(2) Certifications of principal executive and principal financial officers as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
(a)(3) Not applicable.
(b) Certification of principal executive and principal financial officers as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
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.
BNY Mellon Alcentra Global Multi-Strategy Credit Fund, Inc.
By: /s/ David DiPetrillo
David DiPetrillo
President (Principal Executive Officer)
Date: November 22, 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.
By: /s/ David DiPetrillo
David DiPetrillo
President (Principal Executive Officer)
Date: November 22, 2021
By: /s/ James Windels
James Windels
Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer)
Date: November 22, 2021
EXHIBIT INDEX
(a)(2) Certifications of principal executive and principal financial officers as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940. (EX-99.CERT)
(b) Certification of principal executive and principal financial officers as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940. (EX-99.906CERT)