UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021

 

OR

 

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

 

Commission file number: 814-01175

 

BAIN CAPITAL SPECIALTY FINANCE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   81-2878769
(State or other jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)   Identification No.)
     
200 Clarendon Street, 37th Floor
Boston, MA

(Address of principal executive offices)
  02116
(Zip Code)

 

(617) 516-2000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ¨  No ¨

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer x Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨ Smaller reporting company ¨
  Emerging growth company ¨

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x

 

As of August 4, 2021, the registrant had 64,562,265.27 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding.

 

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

    Page
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION 4
     
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements 4
     
  Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2021 (unaudited) and December 31, 2020 4
     
  Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 (unaudited) 5
     
  Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 (unaudited) 6
     
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 (unaudited) 7
     
  Consolidated Schedules of Investments as of June 30, 2021 (unaudited) and December 31, 2020 8
     
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) 30
     
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 74
     
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 112
     
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 113
     
PART II OTHER INFORMATION 114
     
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 114
     
Item 1A. Risk Factors 114
     
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 114
     
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 114
     
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 114
     
Item 5. Other Information 114
     
Item 6. Exhibits 114
     
Signatures 118

 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the “Quarterly Report”) (including those relating to current and future market conditions and trends in respect thereof) that are not historical facts are based on current expectations, estimates, projections, opinions and/or beliefs of the Company, BCSF Advisors, LP (the “Advisor”) and/or Bain Capital Credit, LP and its affiliated advisers (collectively, “Bain Capital Credit”). Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors and undue reliance should not be placed thereon. Certain information contained in this Quarterly Report constitutes “forward-looking statements,” which can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “seek,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate,” “intend,” “continue,” “target,” or “believe” or the negatives thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology. Due to various risks and uncertainties, actual events or results or the actual performance of the Company may differ materially from those reflected or contemplated in such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, some of which are beyond our control and are difficult to predict, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements including, without limitation, the risks, uncertainties and other factors we identify in the section entitled Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “Annual Report”) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 and in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

 

Although we believe that the assumptions on which these forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, some of those assumptions may be based on the work of third parties and any of those assumptions could prove to be inaccurate; as a result, the forward-looking statements based on those assumptions also could prove to be inaccurate. In light of these and other uncertainties, the inclusion of a projection or forward-looking statement in this Quarterly Report should not be regarded as a representation by us that our plans and objectives will be achieved. These risks and uncertainties include those described or identified in the section entitled Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this Quarterly Report. We do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or any other information contained herein, except as required by applicable law. The safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), which preclude civil liability for certain forward-looking statements, do not apply to the forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report because we are an investment company.

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc.

 

Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

    As of     As of  
    June 30, 2021     December 31, 2020  
      (Unaudited)           
Assets                
Investments at fair value:                
Non-controlled/non-affiliate investments (amortized cost of $1,967,244 and $2,281,809, respectively)   $ 1,948,098     $ 2,261,461  
Non-controlled/affiliate investment (amortized cost of $97,567 and $93,089, respectively)     102,800       92,915  
Controlled affiliate investment (amortized cost of $280,122 and $147,841, respectively)     268,642       130,112  
Cash and cash equivalents     29,869       53,704  
Foreign cash (cost of $1,366 and $976, respectively)     1,707       972  
Restricted cash and cash equivalents     57,144       27,026  
Collateral on forward currency exchange contracts     3,754       4,934  
Deferred financing costs     930       3,131  
Interest receivable on investments     20,118       15,720  
Receivable for sales and paydowns of investments     3,853       5,928  
Prepaid Insurance     558       -  
Dividend receivable     11,818       7,589  
Total Assets   $ 2,449,291     $ 2,603,492  
                 
Liabilities                
Debt (net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $11,654 and $7,147, respectively)   $ 1,306,029     $ 1,458,360  
Interest payable     8,855       8,223  
Payable for investments purchased     -       10,991  
Unrealized depreciation on forward currency exchange contracts     2,010       22,614  
Base management fee payable     5,899       6,289  
Incentive fee payable     3,523       3,799  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses     2,736       3,261  
Distributions payable     21,951       21,951  
Total Liabilities     1,351,003       1,535,488  
                 
Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 10)                
                 
Net Assets                
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share, 10,000,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding
as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively
  $ -     $ -  
Common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 100,000,000,000 and 100,000,000,000 shares authorized,
64,562,265 and 64,562,265 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively
    65       65  
Paid in capital in excess of par value     1,166,453       1,166,453  
Total distributable earnings (loss)     (68,230 )     (98,514 )
Total Net Assets     1,098,288       1,068,004  
Total Liabilities and Total Net assets   $ 2,449,291     $ 2,603,492  
                 
Net asset value per share   $ 17.01     $ 16.54  

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc.

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

    For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
    For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
    For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
    For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
    2021     2020     2021     2020  
Income                                
Investment income from non-controlled/non-affiliate investments:                                
Interest from investments   $ 36,706     $ 44,147     $ 76,619     $ 92,018  
Dividend income     -       681       -       714  
PIK income     1,082       -       2,062       -  
Other income     875       59       4,331       499  
Total investment income from non-controlled/non-affiliate investments     38,663       44,887       83,012       93,231  
                                 
Investment income from non-controlled/affiliate investments:                                
Interest from investments     477       -       900       -  
PIK income     1,366       -       2,752       -  
Total investment income from non-controlled/affiliate investments     1,843       -       3,652       -  
                                 
Investment income from controlled affiliate investments:                                
Interest from investments     2,572       738       4,209       1,510  
Dividend income     2,929       2,246       4,964       4,626  
PIK income     483       -       483       -  
Total investment income from controlled affiliate investments     5,984       2,984       9,656       6,136  
Total investment income     46,490       47,871       96,320       99,367  
                                 
Expenses                                
Interest and debt financing expenses     13,017       17,312       24,850       35,188  
Base management fee     8,623       8,639       17,320       17,365  
Incentive fee     8,042       -       14,771       -  
Professional fees     714       643       1,673       1,613  
Directors fees     171       171       343       346  
Other general and administrative expenses     1,241       1,084       2,629       2,333  
Total expenses before fee waivers     31,808       27,849       61,586       56,845  
Base management fee waiver     (2,723 )     -       (4,837 )     -  
Incentive fee waiver     (4,519 )     -       (4,519 )     -  
Total expenses, net of fee waivers     24,566       27,849       52,230       56,845  
Net investment income     21,924       20,022       44,090       42,522  
                                 
                                 
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)                                
Net realized gain (loss) on non-controlled/non-affiliate investments     4,845       52       23,258       (10,404 )
Net realized loss on controlled affiliate investments     -       -       (3,237 )     -  
Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions     1,005       66       (2,021 )     (349 )
Net realized gain (loss) on forward currency exchange contracts     (18,396 )     5,097       (21,688 )     6,602  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency translation     (65 )     104       322       (105 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward currency exchange contracts     16,028       (9,865 )     20,604       3,256  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on non-controlled/non-affiliate investments     4,426       10,418       1,202       (118,969 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation on non-controlled/affiliate investments     5,780       3,008       5,407       3,008  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on controlled affiliate investments     6,886       (7,130 )     6,249       (8,236 )
Total net gains (losses)     20,509       1,750       30,096       (125,197 )
                                 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   $ 42,433     $ 21,772     $ 74,186     $ (82,675 )
                                 
                                 
Basic and diluted net investment income per common share   $ 0.34     $ 0.37     $ 0.68     $ 0.81  
Basic and diluted increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations per common share   $ 0.66     $ 0.40     $ 1.15     $ (1.57 )
Basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding     64,562,265       53,778,239       64,562,265       52,714,025  

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc.

 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

    For the Three Months
Ended June 30,
    For the Three Months
Ended June 30,
    For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
    For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
 
    2021     2020     2021     2020  
Operations:                                
Net investment income   $ 21,924     $ 20,022     $ 44,090     $ 42,522  
Net realized gain (loss)     (12,546 )     5,215       (3,688 )     (4,151 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     33,055       (3,465 )     33,784       (121,046 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     42,433       21,772       74,186       (82,675 )
Stockholder distributions:                                
Distributions from distributable earnings     (21,951 )     (21,951 )     (43,902 )     (43,127 )
Net decrease in net assets resulting from stockholder distributions     (21,951 )     (21,951 )     (43,902 )     (43,127 )
Capital share transactions:                                
Issuance of common stock, net     -       128,355       -       128,355  
Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions     -       128,355       -       128,355  
                                 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets     20,482       128,176       30,284       2,553  
Net assets at beginning of period     1,077,806       892,777       1,068,004       1,018,400  
Net assets at end of period   $ 1,098,288     $ 1,020,953     $ 1,098,288     $ 1,020,953  
                                 
Net asset value per common share   $ 17.01     $ 15.81     $ 17.01     $ 15.81  
Common stock outstanding at end of period     64,562,265       64,562,265       64,562,265       64,562,265  

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc.

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

    For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
    For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
 
    2021     2020  
Cash flows from operating activities                
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   $ 74,186       (82,675 )
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets from operations to net cash used in operating activities:                
Purchases of investments     (607,995 )     (325,370 )
Proceeds from principal payments and sales of investments     805,272       265,724  
Net realized (gain) loss from investments     (20,021 )     10,404  
Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions     2,021       349  
Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on forward currency exchange contracts     (20,604 )     (3,256 )
Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments     (12,858 )     124,197  
Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on foreign currency translation     (322 )     105  
Increase in investments due to PIK     (5,297 )     (1,658 )
Accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums     (2,951 )     (2,789 )
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance costs     3,351       1,135  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:              
Collateral on forward currency exchange contracts     1,180       (1,604 )
Interest receivable on investments     (4,398 )     6,268  
Prepaid Insurance     (558 )     -  
Dividend receivable     (4,229 )     (3,253 )
Interest payable     632       (4,646 )
Collateral payable on forward currency exchange contracts     -       (331 )
Base management fee payable     (390 )     1,375  
Incentive fee payable     (276 )     (4,513 )
Accounts payable and accrued expenses     (525 )     1,337  
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities     206,218       (19,201 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities                
Borrowings on debt     457,550       485,612  
Repayments on debt     (605,374 )     (514,502 )
Payments of financing costs     -       (4,408 )
Payments of offering costs     -       (2,277 )
Payments of debt issuance costs     (5,657 )     -  
Proceeds from issuance of common stock     -       131,917  
Stockholder distributions paid     (43,902 )     (42,352 )
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities     (197,383 )     53,990  
                 
Net increase (decrease) in cash, foreign cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents     8,835       34,789  
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates     (1,817 )     (736 )
Cash, foreign cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period     81,702       68,846  
Cash, foreign cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of period   $ 88,720     $ 102,899  
                 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:                
Cash interest paid during the period   $ 22,403     $ 38,699  
Cash paid for excise taxes during the period   $ -     $ -  
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash information:                
Debt investment sold by the Company to ISLP   $ 317,077     $ -  
Company investment into ISLP in exchange for investments sold   $ 128,970     $ -  

 

    As of June 30,  
    2021     2020  
Cash   $ 29,869     $ 76,364  
Restricted cash     57,144       26,230  
Foreign cash     1,707       305  
Total cash, foreign cash, restricted cash, and cash equivalents shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows   $ 88,720     $ 102,899  

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc.

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

As of June 30, 2021

(In thousands)

(unaudited)

 

Control
Type
  Industry   Portfolio
Company
  Investment
Type
  Spread
Above
Index (1)
  Interest
Rate
    Maturity Date     Principal/Shares (9)     Cost     Market Value     % of NAV (4)  
                                                     
Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Investments                                                          
    Aerospace & Defense   Forming & Machining Industries Inc. (18) (19)   Second Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 8.25%     8.40 %     10/9/2026     $ 6,540       6,492       5,755          
        Forming & Machining Industries Inc. (12) (18) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 4.25%     4.40 %     10/9/2025     $ 16,524       16,428       15,140          
        GSP Holdings, LLC (7) (12) (15) (19) (26) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 5.75% (0.25% PIK)     6.75 %     11/6/2025     $ 35,758       35,589       32,898          
        GSP Holdings, LLC (3) (7) (15) (19) (26)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver    L+ 5.75% (0.25% PIK)     6.75 %     11/6/2025     $ 1,588       1,555       1,225          
        Kellstrom Aerospace Group, Inc (14) (19) (25)   Equity Interest   -     -       -       1       1,963       840          
        Kellstrom Commercial Aerospace, Inc. (3) (18) (19) (24)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver    L+ 5.50%     6.50 %     7/1/2025     $ 4,478       4,406       4,105          
        Kellstrom Commercial Aerospace, Inc. (12) (15) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 5.50%     6.50 %     7/1/2025     $ 33,300       32,824       30,969          
        Novetta, LLC  (12) (15) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 5.00%     6.00 %     10/17/2022     $ 6,478       6,439       6,487          
        Precision Ultimate Holdings, LLC (14) (19) (25)   Equity Interest   -     -       -       1,417       1,417       1,317          
        Salient CRGT, Inc. (12) (15) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 6.50%     7.50 %     2/28/2022     $ 11,906       11,913       11,831          
        WCI-HSG HOLDCO, LLC (14) (19) (25)   Preferred Equity   -     -       -       675       675       1,535          
        WCI-HSG Purchaser, Inc. (3) (12) (15) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver    L+ 4.75%     5.75 %     2/24/2025     $ 672       647       672          
        WCI-HSG Purchaser, Inc. (12) (15) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 4.75%     5.75 %     2/24/2025     $ 17,511       17,352       17,511          
        Whitcraft LLC (2) (3) (5) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver   -     -       4/3/2023     $ -       (10 )     (86 )        
        Whitcraft LLC (12) (15) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 6.00%     7.00 %     4/3/2023     $ 39,978       39,743       38,079          
        WP CPP Holdings, LLC. (12) (15) (29)   Second Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 7.75%     8.75 %     4/30/2026     $ 11,724       11,643       11,470          
                                      Aerospace & Defense Total      $ 189,076     $ 179,748       16.4 %
                                                                 
    Automotive   American Trailer Rental Group (3) (19)   Subordinated Debt    L+ 9.00%     11.00 %     12/1/2027     $ 1,960       1,884       1,905          
        American Trailer Rental Group (19)   Subordinated Debt    L+ 9.00%     11.00 %     12/1/2027     $ 15,012       14,679       14,674          
        Cardo (6) (12) (17) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 6.00%     6.50 %     5/12/2028     $ 20,550       20,346       20,345          
        CST Buyer Company (3) (5) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver   -     -       10/3/2025     $ -       (16 )     -          
        CST Buyer Company (12) (15) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 6.00%     7.00 %     10/3/2025     $ 19,238       19,069       19,238          
        JHCC Holdings, LLC (3) (5) (15) (19) (28)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Delayed Draw   -     -       9/9/2025     $ -       (20 )     -          
        JHCC Holdings, LLC (3) (7) (19) (31)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver    P+ 4.50%     7.75 %     9/9/2025     $ 1,016       982       1,016          
        JHCC Holdings, LLC (7) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Delayed Draw    L+ 5.50%     6.50 %     9/9/2025     $ 5,825       5,818       5,825          
        JHCC Holdings, LLC (7) (12) (15) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 5.50%     6.50 %     9/9/2025     $ 29,230       28,914       29,230          
                                      Automotive Total      $ 91,656     $ 92,233       8.4 %

 

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    Banking   Green Street Parent, LLC (3) (18) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver    L+ 5.25%     5.75 %     8/27/2025     $ 387       354       387          
        Green Street Parent, LLC (12) (18) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 5.25%     5.44 %     8/27/2026     $ 14,262       14,043       14,262          
                                      Banking Total      $ 14,397     $ 14,649       1.3 %
                                                                 
    Beverage, Food & Tobacco   NPC International, Inc. (19) (25) (27)   Equity Interest   -     -     -     700       1,046       1,046          
                                      Beverage, Food & Tobacco Total      $ 1,046     $ 1,046       0.1 %
                                                                 
    Capital Equipment   East BCC Coinvest II, LLC (14) (19) (25)   Equity Interest   -     -       -       1,419       1,419       889          
        Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (12) (18) (19) (29)   Second Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 9.00%     9.10 %     7/23/2027     $ 12,070       11,423       10,561          
        Engineered Controls International, LLC (7) (12) (19) (29) (32)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 7.00%     8.50 %     11/5/2024     $ 53,304       52,415       53,304          
        FCG Acquisitions, Inc. (14) (19) (25)   Preferred Equity                       4       -       -          
        Jonathan Acquisition Company (19) (15)   Second Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 9.00%     10.00 %     12/22/2027     $ 8,000       7,813       7,920          
        Tidel Engineering, L.P. (3) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver   -     -       3/1/2023     $ -       -       -          
        Tidel Engineering, L.P. (7) (12) (15) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 6.25%     7.25 %     3/1/2024     $ 38,155       38,155       38,155          
        Tidel Engineering, L.P. (7) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 6.25%     7.25 %     3/1/2024     $ 6,371       6,294       6,371          
                                      Capital Equipment Total      $ 117,519     $ 117,200       10.7 %
                                                                 
    Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber   AP Plastics Group, LLC (3) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver    L+ 4.00%     5.00 %     8/2/2021     $ 1,417       1,417       1,417          
        AP Plastics Group, LLC (12) (15) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 5.25%     6.25 %     8/1/2022     $ 19,856       19,731       19,856          
        V Global Holdings LLC (7) (12) (15) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 6.00%     7.00 %     12/22/2027     $ 48,691       47,536       48,691          
        V Global Holdings LLC (3) (5) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver   -     -       12/22/2025     $ -       (177 )     -          
                                      Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber Total      $ 68,507     $ 69,964       6.4 %
                                                                 
    Construction & Building   Chase Industries, Inc.(15) (19) (26)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Delayed Draw    L+ 5.50% (1.5% PIK)     8.00 %     5/12/2025     $ 1,170       1,167       971          
        Chase Industries, Inc. (15) (19) (26)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 5.50% (1.5% PIK)     8.00 %     5/12/2025     $ 12,377       12,342       10,273          
        Elk Parent Holdings, LP (14) (19) (25)   Equity Interest   -     -       -       1       12       477          
        Elk Parent Holdings, LP (14) (19) (25)   Preferred Equity   -     -       -       120       1,202       1,372          
        PP Ultimate Holdings B, LLC (14) (19) (25)   Equity Interest   -     -       -       1       1,352       2,484          
        Profile Products LLC (3) (7) (19) (31)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver    P+ 5.00%     8.25 %     12/20/2024     $ 1,776       1,731       1,776          
        Profile Products LLC (7) (12) (15) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 6.00%     7.00 %     12/20/2024     $ 35,984       35,514       35,984          
        Regan Development Holdings Limited (6) (17) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    EURIBOR+ 6.50%     7.00 %     4/18/2022     2,087       2,274       2,362          
        Regan Development Holdings Limited (6) (17) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    EURIBOR+ 6.50%     7.00 %     4/18/2022     677       768       766          
        Regan Development Holdings Limited (6) (17) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    EURIBOR+ 6.50%     7.00 %     4/18/2022     6,335       6,879       7,150          
        YLG Holdings, Inc. (7) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Delayed Draw    L+ 6.00%     7.00 %     10/31/2025     $ 5,086       5,080       5,086          
        YLG Holdings, Inc. (3) (5) (7) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver   -     -       10/31/2025     $ -       (62 )     -          
        YLG Holdings, Inc. (7) (12) (15) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 6.00%     7.00 %     10/31/2025     $ 38,280       38,047       38,280          
                                      Construction & Building Total      $ 106,306     $ 106,981       9.7 %

 

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    Consumer Goods: Durable   New Milani Group LLC (12) (15) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 6.50%     7.50 %     6/6/2024     $ 16,839       16,750       15,576          
        TLC Holdco LP (14) (19) (25)   Equity Interest   -     -       -       1,188       1,186       882          
        TLC Purchaser, Inc. (2) (3) (5) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Delayed Draw   -     -       10/13/2025     $ -       (51 )     (659 )        
        TLC Purchaser, Inc. (3) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver    P + 4.75%     8.00 %     10/13/2025     $ 4,984       4,857       4,161          
        TLC Purchaser, Inc. (12) (15) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 5.75%     6.75 %     10/13/2025     $ 42,081       41,452       38,188          
                                      Consumer Goods: Durable Total      $ 64,194     $ 58,148       5.3 %
                                                                 
    Consumer Goods: Non-Durable   Fineline Parent Holdings (14) (19) (25)   Equity Interest   -     -       -       939       939       1,009          
        FL Hawk Intermediate Holdings, Inc. (6) (15) (19)   Second Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 9.00%     10.00 %     8/22/2028     $ 21,125       20,524       20,914          
        MND Holdings III Corp (12) (15) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 3.50%     4.50 %     6/19/2024     $ 7,472       7,474       7,252          
        New Era Cap Co., Inc. (12) (15) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 6.50%     7.50 %     9/10/2023     $ 10,022       10,022       10,022          
        RoC Opco LLC  (3) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver    L+ 8.50%     9.50 %     2/25/2025     $ 3,414       3,287       3,414          
        RoC Opco LLC (12) (15) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 8.50%     9.50 %     2/25/2025     $ 40,288       39,626       40,288          
        Solaray, LLC (7) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Delayed Draw    L+ 5.75%     6.75 %     9/11/2023     $ 14,351       14,351       14,351          
        Solaray, LLC (3) (7) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver    L+ 4.50%     5.50 %     9/9/2022     $ 4,590       4,570       4,590          
        Solaray, LLC (7) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 5.75%     6.75 %     9/11/2023     $ 41,949       41,949       41,949          
        WU Holdco, Inc. (3) (18) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver    L+ 5.25%     5.40 %     3/26/2025     $ 2,254       2,214       2,254          
        WU Holdco, Inc. (7) (12) (15) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 5.25%     6.25 %     3/26/2026     $ 44,679       44,010       44,679          
        WU Holdco, Inc. (12) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 5.50%     6.50 %     3/26/2026     $ 6,627       6,562       6,627          
        WU Holdco, Inc. (3) (5) (15) (19) (28)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   -     -       3/26/2026     $ -       (34 )     -          
                                      Consumer Goods: Non-Durable Total      $ 195,494     $ 197,349       18.0 %
                                                                 
    Containers, Packaging, & Glass   Automate Intermediate Holdings II S.à r.l. (6) (18) (19)   Second Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 7.75%     7.85 %     7/22/2027     $ 119       117       119          
                                      Containers, Packaging, & Glass Total      $ 117     $ 119       0.0 %
                                                                 
    Energy: Oil & Gas   Amspec Services, Inc. (3) (7) (19) (31)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver    P+ 3.75%     7.00 %     7/2/2024     $ 922       886       922          
        Amspec Services, Inc. (7) (12) (15) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 5.75%     6.75 %     7/2/2024     $ 43,430       43,092       43,430          
        Amspec Services, Inc. (7) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 5.75%     6.75 %     7/2/2024     $ 2,812       2,778       2,812          
                                      Energy: Oil & Gas Total      $ 46,756     $ 47,164       4.3 %

 

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    FIRE: Finance   Allworth Financial Group, L.P. (3) (5) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Delayed Draw   -     -       12/23/2026     $ -       (56 )     -          
        Allworth Financial Group, L.P. (12) (15) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 5.00%     6.00 %     12/23/2026     $ 10,088       9,949       10,088          
        Allworth Financial Group, L.P. (3) (5) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver   -     -       12/23/2026     $ -       (17 )     -          
        TA/Weg Holdings (3) (18) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Delayed Draw    L+ 5.75%     6.75 %     10/2/2025     $ 9,155       9,091       9,155          
        TA/Weg Holdings (3) (5) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Delayed Draw   -     -       10/2/2025     $ -       (12 )     -          
                                      FIRE: Finance Total      $ 18,955     $ 19,243       1.8 %
                                                                 
    FIRE: Insurance   Margaux Acquisition Inc. (7) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Delayed Draw    L+ 5.50%     6.50 %     12/19/2024     $ 9,245       9,216       9,245          
        Margaux Acquisition, Inc. (3) (5) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver   -     -       12/19/2024     $ -       (45 )     -          
        Margaux Acquisition Inc. (7) (12) (15) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 5.50%     6.50 %     12/19/2024     $ 28,479       28,100       28,479          
        Margaux UK Finance Limited (3) (5) (6) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver   -     -       12/19/2024     £ -       (7 )     -          
        Margaux UK Finance Limited (6) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    GBP LIBOR+ 5.50%     6.50 %     12/19/2024     £ 7,590       9,772       10,474          
        World Insurance (3) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Delayed Draw    L+ 5.75%     6.75 %     4/1/2026     $ 2,830       2,751       2,747          
        World Insurance (2) (3) (5) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver   -     -       4/1/2026     $ -       (18 )     (19 )        
        World Insurance (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 5.75%     6.75 %     4/1/2026     $ 3,160       3,099       3,097          
                                      FIRE: Insurance Total      $ 52,868     $ 54,023       4.9 %
                                                                 
    FIRE: Real Estate   Spectre (Carrisbrook House) Limited (6) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    EURIBOR+ 9.50%     10.50 %     8/9/2021     9,300       10,940       11,020          
                                      FIRE: Real Estate Total      $ 10,940     $ 11,020       1.0 %
                                                                 
    Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals   CB Titan Holdings, Inc. (14) (19) (25)   Preferred Equity   -     -       -       1,953       1,953       1,818          
        CPS Group Holdings, Inc. (3) (5) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver   -     -       3/3/2025     $ -       (58 )     -          
        CPS Group Holdings, Inc. (7) (12) (15) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 5.50%     6.50 %     3/3/2025     $ 55,068       54,694       55,068          
        Datix Bidco Limited (3) (6) (18) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver   -     -       10/28/2024     $ -       -       -          
        Datix Bidco Limited (6) (18) (19)   Second Lien Senior Secured Loan    GBP LIBOR+ 7.75%     7.86 %     4/27/2026     £ 121       164       167          
        Datix Bidco Limited (6) (18) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    BBSW+ 4.50%     4.65 %     4/28/2025      AUD 42       32       32          
        Great Expressions Dental Centers PC (3) (13) (15) (19) (26)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver    L+ 4.75% (0.5% PIK)     6.25 %     9/28/2022     $ 532       528       391          
        Great Expressions Dental Centers PC (15) (19) (26)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 4.75% (0.5% PIK)     6.25 %     9/28/2023     $ 7,821       7,821       6,883          
        Island Medical Management Holdings, LLC  (15) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 6.50%     7.50 %     9/1/2023     $ 8,574       8,536       7,909          
        Mendel Bidco, Inc. (18) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    EURIBOR+ 4.50%     4.50 %     6/17/2027     100       112       119          
        Mendel Bidco, Inc. (18) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 4.50%     4.65 %     6/17/2027     $ 19,966       19,570       19,966          
        Mertus 522. GmbH (6) (18) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Delayed Draw    EURIBOR+ 6.25%     6.25 %     5/28/2026     131       142       154          
        Mertus 522. GmbH (6) (18) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    EURIBOR+ 6.25%     6.25 %     5/28/2026     225       247       264          
        SunMed Group Holdings, LLC (2) (3) (5) (16) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver   -     -       6/16/2027     $ -       (21 )     (22 )        
        SunMed Group Holdings, LLC  (12) (16) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 5.75%     6.50 %     6/16/2028     $ 18,556       18,233       18,231          
        TecoStar Holdings, Inc. (12) (15) (19) (29)   Second Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 8.50%     9.50 %     11/1/2024     $ 9,472       9,336       9,283          
        U.S. Anesthesia Partners, Inc. (12) (15) (19)   Second Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 7.25%     8.25 %     6/23/2025     $ 15,639       15,508       15,639          
                                      Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Total      $ 136,797     $ 135,902       12.4 %

 

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    High Tech Industries   AMI US Holdings Inc. (3) (12) (18) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver    L+ 5.50%     5.61 %     4/1/2024     $ 698       678       698          
        AMI US Holdings Inc. (12) (15) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 5.50%     6.50 %     4/1/2025     $ 12,958       12,783       12,958          
        Appriss Holdings, Inc. (3) (5) (7) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver    P+ 5.00%     8.25 %     5/30/2025     $ 1,164       1,126       1,164          
        Appriss Holdings, Inc. (7) (12) (18) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 6.00%     7.00 %     5/29/2026     $ 48,141       47,689       48,141          
        Appriss Holdings, Inc. (7) (18) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 6.00%     7.00 %     5/29/2026     $ 4,963       4,831       4,963          
        Appriss Holdings, Inc. (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 7.25%     8.25 %     5/6/2027     $ 11,292       11,070       11,066          
        Appriss Holdings, Inc. (2) (3) (5) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver   -     -       5/6/2027     $ -       (15 )     (15 )        
        Appriss Holdings, Inc. (19) (25)   Equity Interest   -     -       -       2,136       1,606       2,136          
        Armstrong Bidco Limited (3) (6) (19) (21)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    GBP LIBOR+ 4.75%     5.00 %     4/30/2025     £ 5,647       7,749       7,792          
        CB Nike IntermediateCo Ltd (3) (5) (6) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver   -     -       10/31/2025     $ -       (1 )     -          
        CB Nike IntermediateCo Ltd (6) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 4.75%     5.75 %     10/31/2025     $ 349       344       349          
        Drilling Info Holdings, Inc (12) (18) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 4.25%     4.35 %     7/30/2025     $ 22,266       22,210       21,987          
        Element Buyer, Inc. (7) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Delayed Draw    L+ 5.50%     6.50 %     7/18/2025     $ 11,135       11,156       11,135          
        Element Buyer, Inc. (3) (7) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver    L+ 5.50%     6.50 %     7/19/2024     $ 283       250       283          
        Element Buyer, Inc. (7) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 5.50%     6.50 %     7/18/2025     $ 37,199       37,431       37,199          
        Everest Bidco (6) (15) (19)   Second Lien Senior Secured Loan    GBP LIBOR+ 7.50%     8.50 %     7/3/2026     £ 102       132       141          
        MRI Software LLC (7) (15) (19) (28)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 5.50%     6.50 %     2/10/2026     $ 25,326       25,245       25,326          
        MRI Software LLC (3) (5) (15) (19) (28)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Delayed Draw   -     -       2/10/2026     $ -       (6 )     -          
        MRI Software LLC (3) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver   -     -       2/10/2026     $ -       46       -          
        Utimaco, Inc. (6) (18) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 4.00%     4.15 %     8/9/2027     $ 148       146       148          
        Ventiv Topco, Inc. (3) (5) (7) (18) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver   -     -       9/3/2025     $ -       (41 )     -          
        Ventiv Topco, Inc. (14) (19) (25)   Equity Interest   -     -       -       28       2,833       3,006          
        Ventiv Holdco, Inc. (7) (12) (15) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 5.50%     6.50 %     9/3/2025     $ 23,934       23,668       23,934          
        VPARK BIDCO AB (6) (16) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    CIBOR+ 4.00%     4.75 %     3/10/2025     DKK  570       92       91          
        VPARK BIDCO AB (6) (16) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    NIBOR+ 4.00%     4.75 %     3/10/2025     NOK  740       92       86          
                                      High Tech Industries Total     $ 211,114     $ 212,588       19.4 %
                                                                 
    Hotel, Gaming & Leisure   Aimbridge Acquisition Co., Inc. (12) (18) (19) (29)   Second Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 7.50%     7.59 %     2/1/2027     $ 20,193       19,745       18,577          
        Captain D's LLC (3) (5) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver   -     -       12/15/2023     $ -       (8 )     -          
        Captain D's LLC (12) (15) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 4.50%     5.50 %     12/15/2023     $ 12,559       12,514       12,559          
        Captain D's LLC (6) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 4.50%     5.50 %     12/15/2023     $ 2,332       2,301       2,332          
        Quidditch Acquisition, Inc. (12) (15) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 7.00%     8.00 %     3/21/2025     $ 18,733       18,726       18,504          
                                      Hotel, Gaming & Leisure Total     $ 53,278     $ 51,972       4.7 %

 

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    Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing   Ansira Holdings, Inc. (15) (19) (26) (33)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Delayed Draw    L+ 6.50%     7.50 %     12/20/2024     $ 4,788       4,788       3,831          
        Ansira Holdings, Inc. (3) (19) (23) (31)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver    P+ 4.75%     8.00 %     12/20/2024     $ 5,383       5,383       5,383          
        Ansira Holdings, Inc. (15) (19) (26)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 6.50% PIK     7.50 %     12/20/2024     $ 38,592       38,549       30,874          
        TGI Sport Bidco Pty Ltd (6) (18) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    BBSW+ 7.50%     7.50 %     4/30/2026     $ 9,707       7,490       7,059          
        TGI Sport Bidco Pty Ltd (2) (3) (6) (18) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   -     -       4/30/2027     $ -       -       (94 )        
                                      Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing Total     $ 56,210     $ 47,053       4.3 %
                                                                 
    Media: Broadcasting & Subscription   Vital Holdco Limited (6) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 5.25%     6.25 %     5/29/2026     $ 354       347       354          
        Vital Holdco Limited (6) (18) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    EURIBOR+ 5.25%     5.25 %     5/29/2026     79       87       94          
                                      Media: Broadcasting & Subscription Total     $ 434     $ 448       0.0 %
                                                                 
    Media: Diversified & Production   9 Story Media Group Inc. (3) (6) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver   -     -       4/30/2026     CAD   -       -       -          
        9 Story Media Group Inc. (6) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    CDOR+ 5.50%     6.25 %     4/30/2026     CAD 73       54       59          
        9 Story Media Group Inc. (6) (18) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    EURIBOR+ 5.25%     5.25 %     4/30/2026     39       46       46          
        Aptus 1724 Gmbh (6) (19) (21)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    EURIBOR+ 6.00%     6.25 %     2/23/2028     9,162       11,128       10,856          
        Aptus 1724 Gmbh (6) (19) (21)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 6.25%     6.50 %     2/23/2028     $ 14,971       14,971       14,971          
        Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing Company, LLC (3) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver    L+ 5.25%     6.25 %     6/15/2022     $ 1,700       1,700       1,700          
        Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing Company, LLC (7) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 6.75%     7.75 %     6/15/2022     $ 15,095       15,133       14,642          
        Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing Company, LLC (7) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 6.75%     7.75 %     6/15/2022     $ 9,788       9,813       9,494          
        International Entertainment Investments Limited (6) (18) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    GBP LIBOR+ 4.75%     4.85 %     5/31/2023     £ 87       106       120          
                                      Media: Diversified & Production Total     $ 52,951     $ 51,888       4.7 %
                                                                 
    Retail   Batteries Plus Holding Corporation (3) (19) (31)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver    P+ 5.75%     9.00 %     7/6/2022     $ 1,133       1,133       1,133          
        Batteries Plus Holding Corporation (7) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 6.75%     7.75 %     7/6/2022     $ 28,672       28,672       28,672          
        New Look Vision Group (3) (6) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Delayed Draw    CDOR+ 5.50%     6.50 %     5/26/2028     CAD  513       380       370          
        New Look Vision Group (3) (6) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver    CDOR+ 5.50%     6.50 %     5/26/2026     CAD 632       492       480          
        Thrasio, LLC (3) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Delayed Draw    L+ 7.00%     8.00 %     12/18/2026     $ 3,794       3,505       3,794          
        Thrasio, LLC (12) (15) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 7.00%     8.00 %     12/18/2026     $ 10,910       10,659       10,910          
                                      Retail Total     $ 44,841     $ 45,359       4.1 %

 

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    Services: Business   AMCP Clean Acquisition Company, LLC (12) (18) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Delayed Draw    L+ 4.25%     4.35 %     7/10/2025     $ 3,835       3,829       3,178          
        AMCP Clean Acquisition Company, LLC (12) (18) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 4.25%     4.35 %     7/10/2025     $ 15,849       15,827       13,135          
        Chamber Bidco Limited (6) (17) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 6.00%     6.50 %     6/7/2028     $ 23,660       23,427       23,423          
        Elevator Holdco Inc. (14) (19) (25)   Equity Interest   -     -       -       2       2,448       1,564          
        Opus2 (6) (18) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    GBP LIBOR+ 5.50%     5.83 %     5/5/2028     £ 12,274       16,643       16,515          
        Opus2 (2) (3) (5) (6) (18) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Delayed Draw   -     -       5/5/2028     £ -       (190 )     (188 )        
        Opus2 (6) (25) (19)   Equity Interest   -     -       -       1,460       1,769       1,730          
        Refine Intermediate, Inc. (3) (5) (18) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver   -     -       9/3/2026     $ -       (107 )     -          
        Refine Intermediate, Inc. (12) (15) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 4.50%     5.50 %     3/3/2027     $ 21,894       21,433       21,894          
        SumUp Holdings Luxembourg S.à.r.l. (6) (19) (32)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    EURIBOR+ 8.50%     10.00 %     2/17/2026     6,650       7,933       7,880          
        SumUp Holdings Luxembourg S.à.r.l. (3) (5) (6) (19) (32)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   -     -       2/17/2026     -       (115 )     -          
        TEI Holdings Inc. (3) (7) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver    L+ 7.25%     8.25 %     12/23/2025     $ 1,509       1,464       1,283          
        TEI Holdings Inc. (7) (12) (15) (19) (26) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 6.00% (1.25% PIK)     8.25 %     12/23/2026     $ 48,699       48,240       46,264          
                                      Services: Business Total     $ 142,601     $ 136,678       12.4 %
                                                                 
    Services: Consumer   MZR Aggregator (14) (19) (25)   Equity Interest   -     -       -       1       798       821          
        MZR Buyer, LLC (3) (5) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver   -     -       12/21/2026     $ -       (95 )     -          
        MZR Buyer, LLC (7) (12) (15) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 6.75%     7.75 %     12/21/2026     $ 40,431       39,698       40,431          
        Sontiq, Inc. (fka EZShield, Inc.) (3) (5) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver   -     -       3/1/2026     $ -       (26 )     -          
        Sontiq, Inc. (fka EZShield, Inc.) (12) (15) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 7.50%     8.50 %     3/1/2026     $ 23,941       23,482       23,941          
        Surrey Bidco Limited (6) (17) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    GBP LIBOR+ 7.00%     7.50 %     5/11/2026     £ 50       62       65          
        Zeppelin BidCo Pty Limited (6) (18) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    BBSY+ 5.00%     5.07 %     6/28/2024     AUD  206       141       155          
                                      Services: Consumer Total     $ 64,060     $ 65,413       6.0 %
                                                                 
    Telecommunications   ACM dcBLOX LLC (14) (19) (25)   Preferred Equity   -     -       -       3,822       3,851       3,918          
        Conterra Ultra Broadband Holdings, Inc. (18) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 4.75%     4.86 %     4/30/2026     $ 6,353       6,331       6,376          
        DC Blox Inc. (15) (19) (26)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 2.00% (6.00% PIK)     9.00 %     3/22/2026     $ 14,833       14,552       14,833          
        DC Blox Inc. (3) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   -     -       3/22/2026     $ -       -       -          
        DC Blox Inc. (14) (19) (25)   Warrants   -     -       -       177       2       -          
        Horizon Telcom, Inc.  (15) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver    L+ 5.00%     6.00 %     6/15/2023     $ 116       114       115          
        Horizon Telcom, Inc. (12) (15) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Delayed Draw    L+ 5.00%     6.00 %     6/15/2023     $ 908       905       899          
        Horizon Telcom, Inc. (12) (15) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 5.00%     6.00 %     6/15/2023     $ 13,365       13,282       13,231          
        Masergy Holdings, Inc. (15) (29)   Second Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 7.50%     8.50 %     12/16/2024     $ 857       861       856          
                                      Telecommunications Total     $ 39,898     $ 40,228       3.7 %

 

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    Transportation: Cargo   A&R Logistics, Inc. (3) (19) (31)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver    P+ 6.00%     7.25 %     5/5/2025     $ 2,454       2,376       2,454          
        A&R Logistics, Inc. (7) (12) (15) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 6.25%     7.25 %     5/5/2025     $ 43,313       42,690       43,313          
        A&R Logistics, Inc. (7) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 6.25%     7.25 %     5/5/2025     $ 2,436       2,400       2,436          
        A&R Logistics, Inc. (7) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 6.25%     7.25 %     5/5/2025     $ 6,004       5,938       6,004          
        A&R Logistics, Inc. (7) (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 6.75%     7.75 %     5/5/2025     $ 2,729       2,707       2,729          
        ARL Holdings, LLC (14) (19) (25)   Equity Interest   -     -       -       -       445       548          
        ARL Holdings, LLC (14) (19) (25)   Equity Interest   -     -       -       9       9       55          
        Grammer Investment Holdings LLC (14) (19) (25)   Equity Interest   -     -       -       1,011       1,011       924          
        Grammer Investment Holdings LLC (19) (25) (26)   Preferred Equity    10% PIK     10.00 %     -       8       752       794          
        Grammer Investment Holdings LLC (14) (19) (25)   Warrants   -     -       -       122       -       -          
        Grammer Purchaser, Inc. (3) (12) (15) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver   -     -       9/30/2024     $ -       -       -          
        Grammer Purchaser, Inc. (12) (15) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver    L+ 4.50%     5.50 %     9/30/2024     $ 7,319       7,202       7,319          
        Omni Logistics, LLC (15) (19)   Second Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 9.00%     10.00 %     12/30/2027     $ 13,770       13,478       13,770          
        PS HoldCo, LLC (12) (15) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 4.50%     5.50 %     3/13/2025     $ 17,895       17,887       17,792          
        REP Coinvest III- A Omni, L.P. (6) (14) (19) (25)   Equity Interest   -     -       -       1,377       1,377       2,019          
                                      Transportation: Cargo Total     $ 98,272     $ 100,157       9.1 %
                                                                 
    Transportation: Consumer   Toro Private Investments II, L.P. (6) (14) (19) (25)   Equity Interest   -     -       -       3,090       3,090       2,458          
        Toro Private Investments II, L.P. (6) (12) (18) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 6.75%     6.90 %     5/29/2026     $ 6,681       4,629       6,123          
        Toro Private Investments II, L.P. (6) (15)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 8.00%     9.00 %     2/28/2025     $ 360       357       379          
                                      Transportation: Consumer Total     $ 8,076     $ 8,960       0.8 %
                                                                 
    Wholesale   Abracon Group Holding, LLC (14) (19) (25)   Equity Interest   -     -       -       2       1,833       2,281          
        Abracon Group Holding, LLC (15) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver    L+ 5.50%     6.50 %     7/18/2024     $ 2,833       2,812       2,833          
        Abracon Group Holding, LLC (7) (12) (15) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 5.50%     6.50 %     7/18/2024     $ 35,545       35,435       35,545          
        Aramsco, Inc. (3) (5) (7) (18) (19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver   -     -       8/28/2024     $ -       (33 )     -          
        Aramsco, Inc. (7) (12) (18) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 5.25%     5.35 %     8/28/2024     $ 23,919       23,642       23,919          
        Armor Group, LP (14) (19) (25)   Equity Interest   -     -       -       10       1,012       2,366          
        PetroChoice Holdings, Inc. (12) (15) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 5.00%     6.00 %     8/19/2022     $ 9,792       9,758       9,401          
        PetroChoice Holdings, Inc. (12) (15) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 5.00%     6.00 %     8/19/2022     $ 6,479       6,422       6,220          
                                      Wholesale Total     $ 80,881     $ 82,565       7.5 %
                                      Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Investments Total     $ 1,967,244     $ 1,948,098       177.4 %

 

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Non-Controlled/Affiliate Investments                                                                
    Beverage, Food & Tobacco   ADT Pizza, LLC (6) (10) (14) (19) (25)   Equity Interest   -     -       -       6,720       6,720       16,988          
                                      Beverage, Food & Tobacco Total     $ 6,720     $ 16,988       1.5 %
                                                                 
    Energy: Oil & Gas   Blackbrush Oil & Gas, L.P. (10) (14) (19) (25)   Equity Interest   -     -       -       1,123       -       -          
        Blackbrush Oil & Gas, L.P. (10) (14) (19) (25)   Preferred Equity   -     -       -       36,084       10,104       16,778          
        Blackbrush Oil & Gas, L.P. (10) (12) (15) (19) (26) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 5.00% (2% PIK)     8.00 %     9/3/2025     $ 12,211       12,211       12,211          
                                      Energy: Oil & Gas Total     $ 22,315     $ 28,989       2.6 %
                                                                 
    Transportation: Consumer   Direct Travel, Inc. (10) (18) (19) (26)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 1.00% (6.30% PIK)     7.50 %     10/2/2023     $ 4,615       4,615       4,615          
        Direct Travel, Inc. (10) (14) (19) (25)   Equity Interest   -     -       -       68       -       -          
        Direct Travel, Inc. (7) (10) (15) (19) (26)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Delayed Draw    L+ 1.00% (8.35% PIK)     9.50 %     10/2/2023     $ 3,228       3,228       2,598          
        Direct Travel, Inc. (7) (10) (15) (19) (26) (28)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Delayed Draw    L+ 1.00% (8.30% PIK)     9.50 %     10/2/2023     $ 1,639       1,639       1,319          
        Direct Travel, Inc. (7) (10) (19) (26)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 1.00% (8.35% PIK)     9.50 %     10/2/2023     $ 55,173       55,173       44,414          
        Direct Travel, Inc. (3) (10) (15) (19) (28)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Delayed Draw    L+ 6.00%     7.00 %     10/2/2023     $ 3,675       3,675       3,675          
        Direct Travel, Inc. (10) (18) (19) (28)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 6.00%     7.00 %     10/2/2023     $ 202       202       202          
                                      Transportation: Consumer Total     $ 68,532     $ 56,823       5.2 %
                                      Non-Controlled/Affiliate Investments Total     $ 97,567     $ 102,800       9.3 %
                                                                 
Controlled Affiliate Investments                                                                
    Aerospace & Defense   ACC Holdco, LLC (10) (11) (19) (25)   Preferred Equity   -     16.00 %     -       10,828       10,824       10,828          
        Air Comm Corporation LLC (10) (11) (12) (15) (19) (29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 6.50%     7.50 %     6/30/2025     $ 26,955       26,366       27,224          
        BCC Jetstream Holdings Aviation (Off I), LLC (6) (10) (11) (19) (20) (25)   Equity Interest   -     -       -       11,863       11,863       10,976          
        BCC Jetstream Holdings Aviation (On II), LLC (10) (11) (19) (20) (25)   Equity Interest   -     -       -       1,116       1,116       -          
        BCC Jetstream Holdings Aviation (On II), LLC (10) (11) (19) (20) (26)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan    L+ 10.00%     10.00 %     6/2/2022     $ 7,195       7,195       7,188          
        Gale Aviation (Offshore) Co (6) (10) (11) (19) (25)   Equity Interest   -     -       -       85,528       85,528       71,787          
                                      Aerospace & Defense Total     $ 142,892     $ 128,003       11.7 %

 

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    Investment Vehicles   International Senior Loan Program, LLC (6) (10) (11) (25)   Equity Interest Investment Vehicles   -     -       -       32,464       31,610       35,303          
        International Senior Loan Program, LLC (6) (10) (11) (15) (19)   Subordinated Note Investment Vehicles    L+ 8.00%     9.00 %     2/22/2028       97,360       97,360       97,360          
                                       Investment Vehicles Total      $ 128,970     $ 132,663       12.1 %
                                                                 
    Transportation: Cargo   Lightning Holdings B, LLC (6) (10) (11) (14) (19) (25)   Equity Interest   -     -       -       7,951       8,260       7,976          
                                      Transportation: Cargo Total     $ 8,260     $ 7,976       0.7 %
                                      Controlled Affiliate Investments Total     $ 280,122     $ 268,642       24.5 %
                                      Investments Total     $ 2,344,933     $ 2,319,540       211.2 %
                                                                 
Cash Equivalents                                                                
    Cash Equivalents   Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund Institutional Share Class (30)   Cash Equivalents   -     0.03 %     -     $ 85,534     $ 85,534     $ 85,534          
                                      Cash Equivalents Total     $ 85,534     $ 85,534       7.8 %
                                      Investments and Cash Equivalents Total     $ 2,430,467     $ 2,405,074       219.0 %

 

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts   

 

Currency Purchased   Currency Sold   Counterparty   Settlement Date     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation) (8)
 
US DOLLARS 7,742   AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS 9,960   Bank of New York Mellon   9/10/2021   $ 262  
US DOLLARS 30,202   POUND STERLING 28,838   Bank of New York Mellon   9/10/2021     (729 )
US DOLLARS 39,523   EURO 63,819   Bank of New York Mellon   9/10/2021     (823 )
US DOLLARS 151   CANADIAN DOLLAR 3,713   Goldman Sachs   9/10/2021     (151 )
US DOLLARS 8,187   NORWEGIAN KRONE 74,020   Goldman Sachs   9/10/2021     (569 )
                $ (2,010 )

 

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(1) The investments bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR” or “L”), the Euro Interbank Offered Rate (“EURIBOR” or “E”), British Pound Sterling LIBOR Rate (“GBP LIBOR”), the Norwegian Interbank Offered Rate (“NIBOR” or “N”), the Copenhagen Interbank Offered Rate (“CIBOR” or “C”), Canadian Dollar LIBOR Rate (“CDOR LIBOR”), the Bank Bill Swap Rate ("BBSW"),  the Bank Bill Swap Bid Rate ("BBSY"), or the Prime Rate (“Prime” or "P") and which reset daily, monthly, quarterly or semiannually. Investments or a portion thereof may bear Payment-in-Kind ("PIK"). For each, the Company has provided the PIK or the spread over LIBOR, EURIBOR, GBP LIBOR, NIBOR, CIBOR, CDOR, BBSW, BBSY, or Prime and the current weighted average interest rate in effect at June 30, 2021. Certain investments are subject to a LIBOR, EURIBOR, GBP LIBOR, NIBOR, CIBOR, CDOR, BBSW, or Prime interest rate floor.

(2) The negative fair value is the result of the capitalized discount on the loan or the unfunded commitment being valued below par. 

(3) Position or portion thereof is an unfunded loan commitment, and no interest is being earned on the unfunded portion. The investment may be subject to an unused/letter of credit facility fee. 

(4) Percentages are based on the Company’s net assets of $1,098,288 as of June 30, 2021.

(5) The negative amortized cost is the result of the capitalized discount being greater than the principal amount outstanding on the loan. 

(6) The investment is not a qualifying asset under Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Company may not acquire any non-qualifying asset unless, at the time of acquisition, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the Company’s total assets. As of June 30, 2021, non-qualifying assets totaled 15.61% of the Company’s total assets.

(7) Assets or a portion thereof are pledged as collateral for the BCSF Complete Financing Solution LLC. See Note 6  "Debt".

(8) Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on forward currency exchange contracts.

(9) The principal amount (par amount) for all debt securities is denominated in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted. £ represents Pound Sterling, € represents Euro, NOK represents Norwegian krone, AUD represents Australian, CAD represents Canadian Dollar and DKK represents Kroner.

(10) As defined in the 1940 Act, the Company is deemed to be an “Affiliated Investment” of the Company as the Company owns 5% or more of the portfolio company’s securities. 

(11) As defined in the 1940 Act, the Company is deemed to “Control” this portfolio company as the Company either owns more than 25% of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities or has the power to exercise control over management or policies of such portfolio company.

(12) Assets or a portion thereof are pledged as collateral for the 2018-1 Issuer. See Note 6  "Debt".

(13) $277 of the total par amount for this security is at P+ 4.25%.

(14) Non-Income Producing.

(15) Loan includes interest rate floor of 1.00%.

(16) Loan includes interest rate floor of 0.75%.

(17) Loan includes interest rate floor of 0.50%.

(18) Loan includes interest rate floor of 0.00%. 

(19) Security valued using unobservable inputs (Level 3).

(20) The Company holds non-controlling, affiliate interest in an aircraft-owning special purpose vehicle through this investment.

(21) Loan includes interest rate floor of 0.25%.

(22) The Company generally earns a higher interest rate on the “last out” tranche of debt, to the extent the debt has been allocated to “first out” and “last out” tranches, whereby the “first out” tranche will have priority as to the “last out” tranche with respect to payments of principal, interest and any other amounts due thereunder. 

(23)  $992 of the total par amount for this security is at L+ 5.75%.

(24) $768 of the total par amount for this security is at P+ 4.50%.

(25) Security exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”), and may be deemed to be “restricted securities” under the Securities Act. As of June 30, 2021, the aggregate fair value of these securities is $208,925 or 19.02% of the Company’s net assets. The acquisition dates of the restricted securities are as follows:

 

Investment    Acquisition Date
Abracon Group Holding, LLC   7/18/2018
ACC Holdco, LLC   6/28/2019
ACM dcBLOX LLC   3/22/2021
ADT Pizza, LLC   10/29/2018
Appriss Holdings, Inc.   5/3/2021
ARL Holdings, LLC   5/3/2019
ARL Holdings, LLC   5/3/2019
Armor Group, LP   8/28/2018
BCC Jetstream Holdings Aviation (Off I), LLC   6/1/2017
BCC Jetstream Holdings Aviation (On II), LLC   6/1/2017
Blackbrush Oil & Gas, L.P.   9/3/2020
Blackbrush Oil & Gas, L.P.   9/3/2020
CB Titan Holdings, Inc.   5/1/2017
DC Blox Inc.   3/23/2021
Direct Travel, Inc.   10/2/2020
East BCC Coinvest II, LLC   7/23/2019
Elevator Holdco Inc.   12/23/2019
Elk Parent Holdings, LP   11/1/2019
Elk Parent Holdings, LP   11/1/2019
FCG Acquisitions, Inc.   1/24/2019
Fineline Parent Holdings   2/22/2021
Gale Aviation (Offshore) Co   1/2/2019
Grammer Investment Holdings LLC   10/1/2018
Grammer Investment Holdings LLC   10/1/2018
Grammer Investment Holdings LLC   10/1/2018
International Senior Loan Program, LLC   2/22/2021
Kellstrom Aerospace Group, Inc   7/1/2019
Lightning Holdings B, LLC   1/2/2020
MZR Aggregator    12/22/2020
NPC International, Inc.    3/31/2021
Opus 2   6/16/2021
PP Ultimate Holdings B, LLC   12/20/2018
Precision Ultimate Holdings, LLC   11/6/2019
REP Coinvest III- A Omni, L.P.   2/5/2021
TLC Holdco LP   10/11/2019
Toro Private Investments II, L.P.   4/2/2019
Ventiv Topco, Inc.   9/3/2019
WCI-HSG HOLDCO, LLC   2/22/2019

 

(26)  Denotes that all or a portion of the debt investment includes PIK interest during the period.

(27) Asset is in an escrow liquidating trust.

(28) Assets or a portion thereof are pledged as collateral for the BCSF Complete Financing Solution Holdco LLC. See Note 6  "Debt".

(29) Assets or a portion thereof are pledged as collateral for the 2019-1 Issuer. See Note 6  "Debt".

(30) Cash equivalents include $57,144 of restricted cash.

(31) Loan includes interest rate floor of 2.00%.

(32) Loan includes interest rate floor of 1.50%.

(33) $2 of the total par amount for this security is at P+ 5.50%

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc.

Consolidated Schedule of Investments
As of December 31, 2020
(In thousands)

 

Control Type   Industry   Portfolio Company   Investment Type   Spread Above Index(1)   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
  Principal/Shares(9)     Cost     Market
Value
    % of
NAV(4)
 
Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Investments                                                    
    Aerospace & Defense   Forming & Machining Industries Inc.(18)(19)(21)   Second Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 8.25%     8.50 %   10/9/2026     6,540       6,486       5,036          
        Forming & Machining Industries Inc.(12)(18)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 4.25%     4.50 %   10/9/2025   $ 16,608       16,498       13,301          
        GSP Holdings, LLC(7)(12)(15)(19)(21)(26)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 5.75% (0.25% PIK)     7.00 %   11/6/2025   $ 35,917       35,686       31,607          
        GSP Holdings, LLC(3)(7)(15)(19)(26)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Revolver
  L+ 5.50% (0.25% PIK)     6.75 %   11/6/2025   $ 1,134       1,097       590          
        Kellstrom Aerospace Group, Inc(14)(19)(25)   Equity Interest               1       1,963       753          
        Kellstrom Commercial Aerospace, Inc.(3)(18)(19)(21)(24)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Revolver
  L+ 5.50%     6.88 %   7/1/2025   $ 5,331       5,234       4,755          
        Kellstrom Commercial Aerospace, Inc.(12)(15)(19)(21)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 5.50%     6.50 %   7/1/2025   $ 33,608       33,067       30,583          
        Novetta, LLC(12)(15)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 5.00%     6.00 %   10/17/2022   $ 6,513       6,457       6,499          
        Precision Ultimate Holdings, LLC(14)(19)(25)   Equity Interest               1,417       1,417       952          
        Salient CRGT, Inc.(12)(15)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 6.50%     7.50 %   2/28/2022   $ 12,087       12,109       11,634          
        WCI-HSG HOLDCO, LLC(14)(19)(25)   Preferred Equity               675       675       1,550          
        WCI-HSG Purchaser, Inc.(3)(12)(15)(19)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Revolver
  L+ 4.50%     5.50 %   2/24/2025   $ 1,075       1,047       1,048          
        WCI-HSG Purchaser, Inc.(12)(15)(19)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 4.50%     5.50 %   2/24/2025   $ 17,600       17,416       17,424          
        Whitcraft LLC(2)(3)(5)(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Revolver
          4/3/2023   $       (13 )     (91 )        
        Whitcraft LLC(12)(15)(19)(21)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 6.00%     7.00 %   4/3/2023   $ 40,182       39,870       38,172          
        WP CPP Holdings, LLC. (12)(15)(21)(29)   Second Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 7.75%     8.75 %   4/30/2026   $ 11,724       11,632       9,936          
                                  Aerospace & Defense Total     $ 190,641     $ 173,749       16.3 %
    Automotive   CST Buyer Company(3)(5)(15)(19)(21)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Revolver
          10/3/2025   $       (21 )              
        CST Buyer Company(12)(15)(19)(21)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 6.00%     7.00 %   10/3/2025   $ 34,166       33,764       34,166          
        JHCC Holdings, LLC(2)(3)(5)(15)(19)(28)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Delayed Draw
          9/9/2025   $       (33 )     (188 )        
        JHCC Holdings, LLC(3)(7)(15)(19)(22)(31)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Revolver
  P+ 4.50%     7.10 %   9/9/2025   $ 1,561       1,519       1,470          
        JHCC Holdings, LLC(7)(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Delayed Draw
  L+ 5.50%     6.50 %   9/9/2025   $ 2,222       2,214       2,155          
        JHCC Holdings, LLC(7)(12)(15)(19)(21)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 5.50%     6.50 %   9/9/2025   $ 29,379       29,027       28,497          
                                  Automotive Total     $ 66,470     $ 66,100       6.2 %
    Banking   Green Street Parent, LLC(2)(3)(5)(18)(19)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Revolver
          8/27/2025   $       (38 )     (103 )        
        Green Street Parent, LLC(12)(18)(19)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 5.25%     5.52 %   8/27/2026   $ 14,335       14,096       13,725          
                                  Banking Total     $ 14,058     $ 13,622       1.3 %
    Beverage, Food & Tobacco   NPC International, Inc.(15)(27)(31)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   P+ 4.50%     7.75 %   4/19/2024   $ 4,937       4,957       4,694          
        NPC International, Inc.(32)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 15.50%     17.00 %   1/21/2021   $ 412       410       412          

  

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Control Type   Industry   Portfolio Company   Investment Type   Spread Above Index(1)   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
  Principal/Shares(9)     Cost     Market
Value
    % of
NAV(4)
 
                                  Beverage, Food & Tobacco
Total
    $ 5,367     $ 5,106       0.5 %
    Capital Equipment   Dorner Manufacturing Corp.(3)(5)(15)(19)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Revolver
          3/15/2022   $       (7 )              
        Dorner Manufacturing Corp.(12)(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 5.75%     6.75 %   3/15/2023   $   6,799       6,721       6,799          
        East BCC Coinvest II, LLC(14)(19)(25)   Equity Interest               1,419       1,419       754          
        Electronics For Imaging, Inc.(12)(18)(19)(29)   Second Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 9.00%     9.15 %   7/23/2027   $ 13,070       12,327       10,717          
        Engineered Controls International,
LLC(12)(19)(21)(29)(32)
  First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 7.00%     8.50 %   11/5/2024   $ 32,759       32,174       32,759          
        EXC Holdings III Corp.(12)(15)(21)(29)   Second Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 7.50%     8.50 %   12/1/2025   $ 8,240       8,251       8,274          
        FCG Acquisitions, Inc.(14)(19)(25)   Preferred Equity               4       4,251       10,398          
        FFI Holdings I Corp(3)(19)(30)(31)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Revolver
  P+ 4.75%     8.00 %   1/24/2025   $ 1,494       1,437       1,494          
        FFI Holdings I Corp(7)(12)(13)(15)(19)(21)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 5.75%     6.75 %   1/24/2025   $ 68,317       67,850       68,317          
        FFI Holdings I Corp(3)(5)(15)(19)(28)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Delayed Draw
          1/24/2025   $       (63 )              
        FFI Holdings I Corp(7)(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 6.25%     7.25 %   1/24/2025   $ 789       781       789          
        Jonathan Acquisition Company(15)(19)(21)   Second Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 9.00%     10.00 %   12/22/2027   $ 8,000       7,801       7,800          
        Tidel Engineering, L.P.(3)(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Revolver
          3/1/2023   $                      
        Tidel Engineering, L.P.(7)(15)(19)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 6.25%     7.25 %   3/1/2024   $ 37,835       37,835       37,835          
        Velvet Acquisition B.V.(6)(18)(19)(21)   Second Lien Senior Secured Loan   EURIBOR+ 8.00%     8.00 %   4/17/2026   6,013       7,346       7,351          
                                  Capital Equipment Total     $ 188,123     $ 193,287       18.1 %
    Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber   AP Plastics Group, LLC(3)(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Revolver
  L+ 4.00%     5.00 %   8/2/2021   $ 2,833       2,833       2,833          
        AP Plastics Group, LLC(7)(15)(19)(21)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 5.25%     6.25 %   8/1/2022   $ 19,856       19,671       19,856          
        Niacet b.v.(15)(19)(21)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   EURIBOR+ 4.50%     5.50 %   2/1/2024   3,437       3,690       4,128          
        Plaskolite, Inc.(15)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 4.25%     5.25 %   12/15/2025   $ 2,253       2,218       2,250          
        V Global Holdings LLC(7)(12)(15)(19)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 6.00%     7.00 %   12/22/2027   $ 48,813       47,593       47,593          
        V Global Holdings LLC(2)(3)(5)(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Revolver
          12/22/2025   $       (197 )     (197 )        
                                  Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber Total     $ 75,808     $ 76,463       7.2 %
    Construction & Building   Chase Industries, Inc.(15)(19)(26)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Delayed Draw
  L+ 5.50% (1.5% PIK)     8.00 %   5/12/2025   $ 1,166       1,162       947          
        Chase Industries, Inc.(15)(19)(26)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 5.50% (1.5% PIK)     8.00 %   5/12/2025   $ 12,333       12,290       10,021          
        Elk Parent Holdings, LP(14)(19)(25)   Equity Interest               1       12       145          
        Elk Parent Holdings, LP(14)(19)(25)   Preferred Equity               120       1,202       1,319          
        PP Ultimate Holdings B, LLC(14)(19)(25)   Equity Interest               1       1,352       1,675          
        Profile Products LLC(3)(7)(19)(31)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Revolver
  P+ 5.00%     8.25 %   12/20/2024   $ 831       779       783          
        Profile Products LLC(7)(12)(15)(19)(21)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 6.00%     7.00 %   12/20/2024   $ 36,168       35,635       35,716          
        Regan Development Holdings Limited(6)(17)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   EURIBOR+ 6.50%     7.00 %   4/18/2022   2,087       2,274       2,488          
        Regan Development Holdings Limited(6)(17)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   EURIBOR+ 6.50%     7.00 %   4/18/2022   677       768       807          
        Regan Development Holdings
Limited (6)(17)(19)
  First Lien Senior Secured Loan   EURIBOR+ 6.50%     7.00 %   4/18/2022   6,335       6,869       7,513          

 

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                Spread Above         Maturity                 Market     % of  
Control Type   Industry   Portfolio Company   Investment Type   Index(1)     Interest Rate     Date     Principal/Shares(9)     Cost     Value     NAV(4)  
        YLG Holdings, Inc.(7)(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—Delayed Draw     L+ 6.25%       7.25 %     10/31/2025     $ 5,111       5,104       5,111          
        YLG Holdings, Inc.(3)(5)(7)(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—Revolver                 10/31/2025     $       (69 )              
        YLG Holdings, Inc.(7)(12)(15)(19)(21)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan     L+ 6.25%       7.25 %     10/31/2025     $ 38,474       38,189       38,474          
                                        Construction & Building Total     $ 105,567     $ 104,999       9.8 %
    Consumer Goods: Durable   New Milani Group LLC(12)(15)(19)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan     L+ 5.00%       6.00 %     6/6/2024     $ 16,926       16,822       15,403          
        TLC Holdco LP(14)(19)(25)   Equity Interest                       1,188       1,186       1,096          
        TLC Purchaser, Inc.(2)(3)(5)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—Delayed Draw                 10/13/2025     $       (57 )     (89 )        
        TLC Purchaser, Inc.(2)(3)(5)(19)(21)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—Revolver                 10/13/2025     $       (142 )     (111 )        
        TLC Purchaser, Inc.(12)(19)(21)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan     L+ 5.75%       6.75 %     10/13/2025     $ 42,294       41,590       41,766          
                                        Consumer Goods:                          
                                        Durable Total     $ 59,399     $ 58,065       5.4 %
    Consumer Goods: Non-Durable   FineLine Technologies, Inc.(2)(3)(5)(15)(19)(21)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—Revolver                 11/4/2022     $       (9 )     (72 )        
        FineLine Technologies, Inc.(12)(15)(19)(21)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan     L+ 4.25%       5.25 %     11/4/2022     $ 31,066       30,974       30,212          
        MND Holdings III Corp(12)(15)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan     L+ 3.50%       4.50 %     6/19/2024     $ 10,614       10,627       9,907          
        RoC Opco LLC(3)(5)(15)(19)(21)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—Revolver                 2/25/2025     $       (145 )              
        RoC Opco LLC(12)(15)(19)(21)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan     L+ 7.75%       8.75 %     2/25/2025     $ 40,487       39,737       40,487          
        Solaray, LLC(7)(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—Delayed Draw     L+ 6.00%       7.00 %     9/11/2023     $ 14,425       14,425       14,136          
        Solaray, LLC(3)(7)(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—Revolver     L+ 4.50%       5.50 %     9/9/2022     $ 7,424       7,395       7,424          
        Solaray, LLC(7)(15)(19)(21)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan     L+ 6.00%       7.00 %     9/11/2023     $ 42,170       42,170       41,326          
        WU Holdco, Inc.(7)(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—Delayed Draw     L+ 5.25%       6.25 %     3/26/2026     $ 5,588       5,536       5,588          
        WU Holdco, Inc.(3)(18)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—Revolver     L+ 5.25%       5.50 %     3/26/2025     $ 902       857       902          
        WU Holdco, Inc.(7)(15)(19)(21)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan     L+ 5.25%       6.25 %     3/26/2026     $ 39,319       38,649       39,319          
                                        Consumer Goods:                          
                                        Non-Durable Total     $ 190,216     $ 189,229       17.7 %
    Containers, Packaging, & Glass   Automate Intermediate Holdings II S.à r.l.(6)(18)(19)(21)   Second Lien Senior Secured Loan     L+ 7.75%       7.90 %     7/22/2027     $ 11,870       11,659       11,781          
                                        Containers, Packaging, &                          
                                        Glass Total     $ 11,659     $ 11,781       1.1 %
    Energy: Electricity   Infinite Electronics International Inc.(12)(18)(19)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan     L+ 4.00%       4.15 %     7/2/2025     $ 19,552       19,541       18,868          
        Infinite Electronics International Inc.(18)(19)(21)   Second Lien Senior Secured Loan     L+ 8.00%       8.15 %     7/2/2026     $ 2,480       2,438       2,381          
                                        Energy: Electricity Total     $ 21,979     $ 21,249       2.0 %
    Energy: Oil & Gas   Amspec Services, Inc.(3)(5)(7)(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—Revolver                 7/2/2024     $       (42 )              
        Amspec Services, Inc.(7)(12)(15)(19)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan     L+ 5.75%       6.75 %     7/2/2024     $ 43,653       43,261       43,653          
        Amspec Services, Inc.(7)(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan     L+ 5.75%       6.75 %     7/2/2024     $ 2,826       2,786       2,826          
                                        Energy: Oil & Gas Total     $ 46,005     $ 46,479       4.4 %

 

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                  Spread Above         Maturity                 Market     % of  
Control Type   Industry   Portfolio Company   Investment Type     Index(1)     Interest Rate     Date     Principal/Shares(9)     Cost     Value     NAV(4)  
    FIRE: Finance   Allworth Financial Group, L.P.(2)(3)(5)(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—Delayed Draw                 12/23/2026     $       (61 )     (61 )        
        Allworth Financial Group, L.P.(12)(15)(19)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan     L+ 5.50%       6.50 %     12/23/2026     $ 10,138       9,987       9,936          
        Allworth Financial Group, L.P.(2)(3)(5)(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—Revolver                 12/23/2026     $       (18 )     (18 )        
        TA/Weg Holdings(3)(18)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan— Delayed Draw     L+ 5.75%       6.75 %     10/2/2025     $ 1,992       1,922       1,921          
                                          FIRE: Finance Total     $ 11,830     $ 11,778       1.1 %
    FIRE: Insurance   Ivy Finco Limited(6)(18)(19)(21)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan     GBP LIBOR+ 5.75%       5.83 %     5/19/2025     £ 7,217       8,992       9,704          
        Ivy Finco Limited(6)(18)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan     GBP LIBOR+ 5.75%       5.83 %     5/19/2025     £ 7,077       8,827       9,502          
        Margaux Acquisition Inc.(7)(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—Delayed Draw     L+ 5.75%       6.75 %     12/19/2024     $ 9,288       9,256       9,195          
        Margaux Acquisition, Inc.(2)(3)(5)(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—Revolver                 12/19/2024     $       (50 )     (29 )        
        Margaux Acquisition Inc.(7)(12)(15)(19)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan     L+ 5.75%       6.75 %     12/19/2024     $ 28,625       28,196       28,339          
        Margaux UK Finance Limited(3)(5)(6)(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—Revolver                 12/19/2024     £       (8 )              
        Margaux UK Finance Limited(6)(15)(19)(21)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan     GBP LIBOR+ 5.75%       6.75 %     12/19/2024     £ 7,629       9,804       10,414          
                                          FIRE: Insurance Total     $ 65,017     $ 67,125       6.3 %
    FIRE: Real Estate   Spectre (Carrisbrook House) Limited(6)(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan     EURIBOR+ 9.50%       10.50 %     8/9/2021     £ 9,300       10,894       10,289          
                                          FIRE: Real Estate Total     $ 10,894     $ 10,289       1.0 %
    Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals   CB Titan Holdings, Inc.(14)(19)(25)   Preferred Equity                       1,953       1,953       2,625          
        CPS Group Holdings, Inc.(3)(5)(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—Revolver                 3/3/2025     $       (64 )              
        CPS Group Holdings, Inc.(7)(12)(15)(19)(21)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan     L+ 5.50%       6.50 %     3/3/2025     $ 55,347       54,925       55,347          
        Datix Bidco Limited(2)(3)(5)(6)(18)(19)(21)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—Revolver                 10/28/2024     £       (17 )     (7 )        
        Datix Bidco Limited(6)(18)(19)(21)   Second Lien Senior Secured Loan     GBP LIBOR+ 7.75%       7.81 %     4/27/2026     £ 12,134       16,369       16,564          
        Datix Bidco Limited(6)(18)(19)(21)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan     BBSW+ 4.50%       4.62 %     4/28/2025     AUD 4,212       3,215       3,224          
        Golden State Buyer, Inc.(12)(16)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan     L+ 4.75%       5.50 %     6/22/2026     $ 15,077       14,952       14,992          
        Great Expressions Dental Centers PC(3)(15)(19)(26)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—Revolver     L+ 4.75% (0.5% PIK)       6.25 %     9/28/2022     $ 661       655       454          
        Great Expressions Dental Centers PC(15)(19)(26)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan     L+ 4.75% (0.5% PIK)       6.25 %     9/28/2023     $ 7,802       7,789       6,437          
        Island Medical Management Holdings, LLC(15)(19)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan     L+ 6.50%       7.50 %     9/1/2023     $ 8,627       8,570       7,764          
        Medical Depot Holdings, Inc.(12)(15)(26)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan     L+ 5.50% (2% PIK)       8.50 %     1/3/2023     $ 16,520       15,638       14,084          
        Mendel Bidco, Inc.(18)(19)(21)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan     EURIBOR+ 4.50%       4.50 %     6/17/2027     10,033       11,169       12,204          
        Mendel Bidco, Inc.(18)(19)(21)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan     L+ 4.50%       4.73 %     6/17/2027     $ 19,966       19,541       19,667          
        Mertus 522. GmbH(6)(18)(19)(21)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—Delayed Draw     EURIBOR+ 6.00%       6.00 %     5/28/2026     13,131       14,138       15,892          
        Mertus 522. GmbH(6)(18)(19)(21)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan     EURIBOR+ 6.00%       6.00 %     5/28/2026     22,468       24,635       27,193          
        TecoStar Holdings, Inc.(12)(15)(19)(21)(29)   Second Lien Senior Secured Loan     L+ 8.50%       9.50 %     11/1/2024     $ 9,472       9,315       9,306          
        U.S. Anesthesia Partners, Inc.(12)(15)(19)(21)   Second Lien Senior Secured Loan     L+ 7.25%       7.49 %     6/23/2025     $ 16,520       16,364       15,859          
                                          Healthcare &                          
                                          Pharmaceuticals Total     $ 219,147     $ 221,605       20.7 %

 

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Control Type   Industry   Portfolio Company   Investment Type   Spread Above Index(1)   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
  Principal/Shares(9)     Cost     Market
Value
    % of
NAV(4)
 
    High Tech Industries   AMI US Holdings Inc.(3)(12)(18)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Revolver
  L+ 5.50%     5.65 %   4/1/2024   $ 1,256       1,232       1,256          
        AMI US Holdings Inc.(12)(15)(19)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 5.50%     6.50 %   4/1/2025   $ 13,025       12,825       13,025          
        Appriss Holdings, Inc.(2)(3)(5)(7)(18)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Revolver
          5/30/2025   $       (46 )     (47 )        
        Appriss Holdings, Inc.(7)(12)(18)(19)(21)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 5.25%     5.50 %   5/29/2026   $ 48,386       47,879       47,902          
        Appriss Holdings, Inc.(7)(18)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 6.00%     6.25 %   5/29/2026   $ 4,988       4,843       4,988          
        CB Nike IntermediateCo Ltd(3)(5)(6)(15)(19)(21)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Revolver
          10/31/2025   $       (71 )              
        CB Nike IntermediateCo Ltd(6)(12)(15)(19)(21)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 4.75%     5.75 %   10/31/2025   $ 35,068       34,485       35,068          
        CMI Marketing Inc(3)(5)(15)(19)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Revolver
          5/24/2023   $       (10 )              
        CMI Marketing Inc(12)(15)(19)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 4.50%     5.50 %   5/24/2024   $ 15,101       15,008       15,101          
        Drilling Info Holdings, Inc(12)(18)(21)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 4.25%     4.40 %   7/30/2025   $ 22,380       22,317       21,728          
        Element Buyer, Inc.(7)(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Delayed Draw
  L+ 5.25%     6.25 %   7/18/2025   $ 11,192       11,216       11,192          
        Element Buyer, Inc.(3)(7)(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Revolver
  L+ 5.25%     6.25 %   7/19/2024   $ 283       244       283          
        Element Buyer, Inc.(7)(15)(19)(21)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 5.25%     6.25 %   7/18/2025   $ 37,390       37,660       37,390          
        Everest Bidco(6)(15)(19)(21)   Second Lien Senior Secured Loan   GBP LIBOR+ 7.50%     8.50 %   7/3/2026   £ 10,216       13,142       13,946          
        MRI Software LLC(7)(15)(28)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 5.50%     6.50 %   2/10/2026   $ 25,454       25,359       25,390          
        MRI Software LLC(2)(3)(5)(15)(28)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Delayed Draw
          2/10/2026   $       (7 )     (2 )        
        MRI Software LLC(2)(3)(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Revolver
          2/10/2026   $       44       (45 )        
        nThrive, Inc.(15)(19)(21)   Second Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 9.75%     10.75 %   4/20/2023   $ 8,000       7,988       8,000          
        Utimaco, Inc.(6)(18)(19)(21)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 4.25%     4.91 %   8/9/2027   $ 14,849       14,535       14,849          
        Ventiv Topco, Inc.(14)(19)(25)   Equity Interest               28       2,833       3,065          
        Ventiv Holdco, Inc.(3)(7)(18)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Revolver
  L+ 5.50%     5.68 %   9/3/2025   $ 426       382       417          
        Ventiv Holdco, Inc.(7)(15)(19)(21)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 5.50%     6.50 %   9/3/2025   $ 24,056       23,760       23,996          
        VPARK BIDCO AB(6)(16)(19)(21)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   CIBOR+ 4.00%     4.75 %   3/10/2025   DKK                    56,999       9,198       9,364          
        VPARK BIDCO AB(6)(16)(19)(21)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   NIBOR+ 4.00%     4.75 %   3/10/2025   NOK                    74,020       9,230       8,620          
                                High Tech Industries Total     $ 294,046     $ 295,486       27.7 %
    Hotel, Gaming & Leisure   Aimbridge Acquisition Co., Inc.(12)(18)(19)(21)(29)   Second Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 7.50%     7.65 %   2/1/2027   $ 20,193       19,707       18,174          
        Captain D’s LLC(3)(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Revolver
  L+ 4.50%     5.50 %   12/15/2023   $ 1,382       1,373       1,382          
        Captain D’s LLC(12)(15)(19)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 4.50%     5.50 %   12/15/2023   $ 12,559       12,489       12,559          
        Quidditch Acquisition, Inc.(12)(15)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 9.00%     10.00 %   3/21/2025   $ 18,829       18,820       17,778          
                                Hotel, Gaming & Leisure Total     $ 52,389     $ 49,893       4.7 %
    Media: Advertising, Printing &
Publishing
  Ansira Holdings, Inc.(15)(19)(26)(33)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Delayed Draw
  L+ 6.50% PIK     7.50 %   12/20/2024   $ 4,613       4,610       3,944          
        Ansira Holdings, Inc.(3)(19)(23)(31)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Revolver
  P+ 4.75%     7.77 %   12/20/2024   $ 5,383       5,383       5,383          

 

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Control Type   Industry   Portfolio Company   Investment Type   Spread Above Index(1)   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
  Principal/Shares(9)     Cost     Market
Value
    % of
NAV(4)
 
        Ansira Holdings, Inc.(15)(19)(26)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 6.50% PIK     7.50 %   12/20/2024   $ 37,208       37,150       31,813          
                                Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing Total     $ 47,143     $ 41,140       3.9 %
    Media: Broadcasting &
Subscription
  Vital Holdco Limited(6)(12)(15)(19)(21)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 4.75%     5.75 %   5/29/2026   $ 35,357       34,654       35,357          
        Vital Holdco Limited(6)(18)(19)(21)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   EURIBOR+ 4.75%     4.75 %   5/29/2026   7,917       8,645       9,679          
                                Media: Broadcasting & Subscription Total     $ 43,299     $ 45,036       4.2 %
    Media: Diversified & Production   9 Story Media Group Inc.(3)(6)(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Revolver
  CDOR+ 5.50%     6.50 %   4/30/2026   CAD                        56       40       44          
        9 Story Media Group Inc.(6)(15)(19)(21)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   CDOR+ 5.50%     6.50 %   4/30/2026   CAD                    7,310       5,363       5,725          
        9 Story Media Group Inc.(6)(18)(19)(21)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   EURIBOR+ 5.50%     5.50 %   4/30/2026   3,938       4,507       4,814          
        Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing Company, LLC(3)(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Revolver
  L+ 5.25%     6.25 %   6/15/2022   $ 2,267       2,267       2,267          
        Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing Company,
LLC(7)(15)(19)(21)
  First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 6.75%     7.75 %   6/15/2022   $ 15,095       15,151       14,416          
        Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing Company,
LLC(7)(15)(19)
  First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 6.75%     7.75 %   6/15/2022   $ 9,788       9,825       9,347          
        International Entertainment Investments
Limited(6)(18)(19)(21)
  First Lien Senior Secured Loan   GBP LIBOR+ 4.75%     4.82 %   5/31/2023   £ 8,686       10,657       11,857          
                                Media: Diversified & Production Total     $ 47,810     $ 48,470       4.5 %
    Retail   Batteries Plus Holding Corporation(3)(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Revolver
          7/6/2022   $                      
        Batteries Plus Holding Corporation(7)(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 6.75%     7.75 %   7/6/2022   $ 28,672       28,672       28,672          
        Thrasio, LLC(2)(3)(5)(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Delayed Draw
          12/18/2026   $       (313 )     (313 )        
        Thrasio, LLC(15)(19)(21)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 7.00%     8.00 %   12/18/2026   $ 10,965       10,691       10,691          
                                Retail Total     $ 39,050     $ 39,050       3.7 %
    Services: Business   AMCP Clean Acquisition Company, LLC(12)(18)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Delayed Draw
  L+ 4.25%     4.40 %   7/10/2025   $ 3,855       3,848       2,660          
        AMCP Clean Acquisition Company, LLC(12)(18)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 4.25%     4.40 %   7/10/2025   $ 15,930       15,904       10,992          
        Comet Bidco Limited(6)(18)(21)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   GBP LIBOR+ 5.25%     5.34 %   9/30/2024   £ 7,362       9,523       8,911          
        Elevator Holdco Inc.(14)(19)(25)   Equity Interest               2       2,448       1,605          
        Hightower Holding, LLC(12)(15)(19)(21)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 5.00%     6.00 %   1/31/2025   $ 40,850       40,708       40,850          
        Refine Intermediate, Inc.(3)(5)(18)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Revolver
          9/3/2026   $       (117 )              
        Refine Intermediate, Inc.(15)(19)(21)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 4.75%     5.75 %   3/3/2027   $ 21,894       21,396       21,894          
        SumUp Holdings Luxembourg S.à.r.l.(6)(15)(19)(21)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   EURIBOR+ 8.00%     9.00 %   8/1/2024   15,715       17,453       19,212          
        SumUp Holdings Luxembourg S.à.r.l.(6)(15)(19)(21)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   EURIBOR+ 8.00%     9.00 %   8/1/2024   16,697       18,244       20,412          
        TEI Holdings Inc.(3)(7)(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Revolver
  L+ 7.25%     8.25 %   12/23/2025   $ 3,471       3,426       3,200          
        TEI Holdings Inc.(7)(12)(15)(19)(21)(26)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 6.00% (1.25% PIK)     8.25 %   12/23/2026   $ 48,749       48,204       45,824          
                                Services: Business Total     $ 181,037     $ 175,560       16.3 %
    Services: Consumer   MZR Aggregator(14)(19)(25)   Equity Interest               1       798       798          

 

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Control Type   Industry   Portfolio Company   Investment Type   Spread Above Index(1)   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
  Principal/Shares(9)     Cost     Market
Value
    % of
NAV(4)
 
    MZR Buyer, LLC(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Revolver
  L+ 6.75%     7.75 %   12/21/2026   $ 5,210       5,106       5,105        
    MZR Buyer, LLC(7)(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 6.75%     7.75 %   12/21/2026   $ 40,634       39,828       39,822        
    Pearl Intermediate Parent LLC(18)(29)   Second Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 6.25%     6.40 %   2/13/2026   $ 2,571       2,584       2,558        
    Surrey Bidco Limited(6)(17)(19)(21)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   GBP LIBOR+ 6.00%     6.50 %   5/11/2026   £ 5,000       6,163       6,501        
    Trafalgar Bidco Limited(6)(18)(19)(21)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   GBP LIBOR+ 5.00%     5.02 %   9/11/2024   £ 6,011       7,763       8,206        
    Zeppelin BidCo Pty Limited(6)(18)(19)(21)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   BBSY+ 6.00%     6.23 %   6/28/2024   AUD                   20,621       14,099       15,707        
                    Services: Consumer Total     $ 76,341     $ 78,697       7.4 %
  Telecommunications   Conterra Ultra Broadband Holdings, Inc.(18)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 4.50%     4.65 %   4/30/2026   $ 6,386       6,360       6,373        
    Horizon Telcom, Inc.(15)(19)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Revolver
  L+ 5.00%     6.00 %   6/15/2023   $ 116       113       114        
    Horizon Telcom, Inc.(12)(15)(19)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Delayed Draw
  L+ 5.00%     6.00 %   6/15/2023   $ 919       914       903        
    Horizon Telcom, Inc.(12)(15)(19)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 5.00%     6.00 %   6/15/2023   $ 13,538       13,431       13,302        
    Masergy Holdings, Inc.(15)(29)   Second Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 7.50%     8.50 %   12/16/2024   $ 857       862       851        
                    Telecommunications Total       21,680    $ 21,543       2.0 %
  Transportation: Cargo   A&R Logistics, Inc.(2)(3)(5)(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Revolver
          5/5/2025   $       (90 )     (46 )      
    A&R Logistics, Inc.(7)(12)(15)(19)(21)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 6.00%     7.00 %   5/5/2025   $ 43,534       42,827       43,207        
    A&R Logistics, Inc.(7)(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 6.00%     7.00 %   5/5/2025   $ 2,448       2,408       2,430        
    A&R Logistics, Inc.(7)(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 6.00%     7.00 %   5/5/2025   $ 6,035       5,961       5,989        
    A&R Logistics, Inc.(7)(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 6.50%     7.50 %   5/5/2025   $ 2,743       2,717       2,743        
    ARL Holdings, LLC(14)(19)(25)   Equity Interest                     445       522        
    ARL Holdings, LLC(14)(19)(25)   Equity Interest               9       9       16        
    ENC Holding Corporation(12)(18)(19)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 4.00%     4.25 %   5/30/2025   $ 10,173       10,163       10,072        
    Grammer Investment Holdings LLC(14)(19)(25)   Equity Interest               1,011       1,011       805        
    Grammer Investment Holdings LLC(19)(25)(26)   Preferred Equity   10% PIK     10.00 %       7       714       754        
    Grammer Investment Holdings LLC(14)(19)(25)   Warrants               122                    
    Grammer Purchaser, Inc.(3)(12)(15)(19)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Revolver
          9/30/2024   $       6              
    Grammer Purchaser, Inc.(12)(15)(19)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Revolver
  L+ 4.75%     5.75 %   9/30/2024   $ 9,277       9,128       9,277        
    Omni Logistics, LLC(15)(19)(21)   Second Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 9.00%     10.00 %   12/30/2027   $ 13,770       13,427       13,426        
    PS HoldCo, LLC(12)(15)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 4.75%     5.75 %   3/13/2025   $ 22,295       22,286       21,849        
                    Transportation: Cargo
Total
    $ 111,012     $ 111,044       10.3 %
  Transportation: Consumer   Toro Private Investments II, L.P.(6)(14)(19)(25)   Equity Interest               3,090       3,090       1,969        
    Toro Private Investments II, L.P.(6)(12)(18)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 5.00%     5.25 %   5/29/2026   $ 6,715       4,484       4,605        
                    Transportation: Consumer
Total
    $ 7,574     $ 6,574       0.6 %
  Wholesale   Abracon Group Holding, LLC(14)(19)(25)   Equity Interest               2       1,833       1,618        
    Abracon Group Holding, LLC(2)(3)(5)(15)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Revolver
          7/18/2024   $       (25 )     (50 )      

  

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Control Type   Industry   Portfolio Company   Investment Type   Spread Above Index(1)   Interest
Rate
  Maturity
Date
  Principal/Shares(9)     Cost       Market
Value
      % of
NAV(4
)
        Abracon Group Holding, LLC(7)(15)(19)(21)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 5.75%     6.75 %   7/18/2024   $                    35,639       35,511       35,015          
        Aramsco, Inc.(2)(3)(5)(7)(18)(19)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Revolver
          8/28/2024   $       (36 )     (51)          
        Aramsco, Inc.(7)(12)(18)(19)(21)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 5.25%     5.40 %   8/28/2024   $ 24,042       23,729       23,681          
        Armor Group, LP(14)(19)(25)   Equity Interest               10       1,012       2,126          
        PetroChoice Holdings, Inc.(12)(15)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 5.00%     6.00 %   8/19/2022   $ 9,844       9,794       9,450          
        PetroChoice Holdings, Inc.(12)(15)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 5.00%     6.00 %   8/19/2022   $ 6,514       6,430       6,253          
                                  Wholesale Total     $ 78,248       $78,042        7.3
                                  Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Investments Total     $ 2,281,809       $2,261,461       211.7 
Non-Controlled/Affiliate Investments                                                            
    Beverage, Food & Tobacco   ADT Pizza, LLC(10)(14)(19)(25)   Equity Interest               6,720       6,720       15,918          
                                  Beverage, Food & Tobacco Total     $ 6,720       $15,918       1.5 
    Energy: Oil & Gas   Blackbrush Oil & Gas, L.P.(10)(14)(19)(25)   Equity Interest               1,123                      
        Blackbrush Oil & Gas, L.P.(10)(14)(19)(25)   Preferred Equity               36       10,104       10,239          
        Blackbrush Oil & Gas, L.P.(10)(12)(15)(19)(26)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 5.00% (2% PIK)     8.00 %   9/3/2025   $ 12,089       12,089       12,089          
                                  Energy: Oil & Gas     $ 22,193       $22,328       2.1 
    Transportation: Consumer   Direct Travel, Inc.(10)(18)(19)(21)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 1.00%     1.25 %   10/2/2023   $ 4,404       4,404       4,404          
        Direct Travel, Inc.(10)(14)(19)(25)   Equity Interest               68                      
        Direct Travel, Inc.(7)(10)(15)(19)(26)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Delayed Draw
  L+ 1.00% (8.25% PIK)     9.50 %   10/2/2023   $ 3,100       3,100       2,588          
        Direct Travel, Inc.(7)(10)(15)(19)(26)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Delayed Draw
  L+ 1.00% (8.25% PIK)     9.50 %   10/2/2023   $ 1,572       1,572       1,313          
        Direct Travel, Inc.(7)(10)(15)(19)(21)(26)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 1.00% (8.27% PIK)     9.50 %   10/2/2023   $ 52,948       52,948       44,212          
        Direct Travel, Inc.(3)(10)(15)(19)(28)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan—
Delayed Draw
  L+ 6.00%     7.00 %   10/2/2023   $ 1,950       1,950       1,950          
        Direct Travel, Inc.(10)(18)(19)(28)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 6.00%     7.00 %   10/2/2023   $ 202       202       202          
                                  Transportation: Consumer     $ 64,176       $54,669       5.1 
                                  Non-Controlled/Affiliate Investments Total     $ 93,089       $92,915       8.7 
Controlled Affiliate Investments                                                            
    Aerospace & Defense   ACC Holdco, LLC(10)(11)(19)(25)   Preferred Equity       16.00 %       10,828       10,824       10,828          
        Air Comm Corporation LLC(10)(11)(12)(15)(19)(21)(29)   First Lien Senior Secured Loan   L+ 6.50%     7.50 %   6/30/2025   $ 27,023       26,362       26,484          
        BCC Jetstream Holdings Aviation (Off I),
LLC(3)(6)(10)(11)(19)(20)(25)
  Equity Interest               11,863       11,863       11,703          
        BCC Jetstream Holdings Aviation (On II),
LLC(10)(11)(19)(20)(25)
  Equity Interest               1,116       1,116       629          
        BCC Jetstream Holdings Aviation (On II),
LLC(3)(10)(11)(19)(20)(26)
  First Lien Senior Secured Loan       10.00 %PIK   6/2/2022   $ 6,712       6,712       6,712          
        Gale Aviation (Offshore) Co(6)(10)(11)(19)(25)   Equity Interest               84       83,656       66,448          
                                  Aerospace & Defense Total     $ 140,533       $122,804       11.5 
    Transportation: Cargo   Lightning Holdings B, LLC(6)(10)(11)(19)(25)   Equity Interest               7,308       7,308       7,308          
                                        $ 7,308       $7,308       0.7 

 

 

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Control Type   Industry   Portfolio Company   Investment Type   Spread
Above
Index(1)
    Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Principal/Shares(9)     Cost     Market
Value
  % of
NAV(4)
 
                            Controlled Affiliate Investments Total     $ 147,841     $ 130,112    12.2
                            Investments Total     $ 2,522,739     $ 2,484,488   232.6
Cash Equivalents    
  Cash Equivalents   Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund Institutional Share Class   Cash Equivalents           0.03 %         $                         1,846       1,846       1,846      
  Cash Equivalents   Goldman Sachs US Treasury Liquid Reserves Fund(30)   Cash Equivalents           0.01 %         $ 53,106       53,106       53,106      
                            Cash Equivalents Total     $ 54,952     $ 54,952   5.2
                            Investments and Cash Equivalents Total     $ 2,577,691     $ 2,539,440   237.8

  

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

 
Currency Purchased   Currency Sold   Counterparty   Settlement Date   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)(8)
 
US DOLLARS 183   CANADIAN DOLLAR 256   Bank of New York Mellon          4/14/2021   $ (18 )
US DOLLARS 088   CANADIAN DOLLAR 122   Bank of New York Mellon   4/15/2021     (7 )
US DOLLARS 141   EURO 129   Bank of New York Mellon   4/15/2021     (17 )
POUND STERLING 6,460   US DOLLARS 8,406   Bank of New York Mellon   9/10/2021     (440 )
US DOLLARS 7,609   EURO 6,840   Citibank   3/26/2021     (776 )
US DOLLARS 5,616   CANADIAN DOLLAR 7,662   Citibank   4/15/2021     (400 )
US DOLLARS 4,217   EURO 3,731   Citibank   4/15/2021     (359 )
US DOLLARS 12,756   EURO 11,200   Citibank   5/21/2021     (990 )
US DOLLARS 31,103   EURO 27,540   Goldman Sachs   3/9/2021     (2,644 )
US DOLLARS 82,431   EURO 72,370   Goldman Sachs   5/21/2021     (6,395 )
US DOLLARS 16,734   AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS 23,870   Goldman Sachs   6/7/2021     (1,630 )
US DOLLARS 19,442   POUND STERLING 14,522   Goldman Sachs   6/7/2021     434  
US DOLLARS 97,874   POUND STERLING 77,470   Goldman Sachs   6/7/2021     (8,159 )
US DOLLARS 8,606   DANISH KRONE 56,290   Goldman Sachs   6/7/2021     (642 )
US DOLLARS 2,794   CANADIAN DOLLAR 3,713   Goldman Sachs   9/10/2021     (121 )
US DOLLARS 8,187   NORWEGIAN KRONE 74,020   Goldman Sachs   9/10/2021     (450 )
                $ (22,614 )

 

 

(1) The investments bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR” or “L”), the Euro Interbank Offered Rate (“EURIBOR” or “E”), British Pound Sterling LIBOR Rate (“GBP LIBOR”), the Norwegian Interbank Offered Rate (“NIBOR” or “N”), the Copenhagen Interbank Offered Rate (“CIBOR” or “C”), Canadian Dollar LIBOR Rate (“CDOR LIBOR”), the Bank Bill Swap Rate (“BBSW”), the Bank Bill Swap Bid Rate (“BBSY”), or the Prime Rate (“Prime” or “P”) and which reset daily, monthly, quarterly or semiannually. Investments or a portion thereof may bear Payment-in-Kind (“PIK”). For each, the Company has provided the PIK or the spread over LIBOR, EURIBOR, GBP LIBOR, NIBOR, CIBOR, CDOR, BBSW, BBSY, or Prime and the current weighted average interest rate in effect at December 31, 2020. Certain investments are subject to a LIBOR, EURIBOR, GBP LIBOR, NIBOR, CIBOR, CDOR, BBSW, or Prime interest rate floor.

(2) The negative fair value is the result of the capitalized discount on the loan or the unfunded commitment being valued below par.

(3) Position or portion thereof is an unfunded loan commitment, and no interest is being earned on the unfunded portion. The investment may be subject to an unused/letter of credit facility fee.

(4) Percentages are based on the Company’s net assets of $1,068,004 as of December 31, 2020.

 

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(5) The negative amortized cost is the result of the capitalized discount being greater than the principal amount outstanding on the loan.

(6) The investment is not a qualifying asset under Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Company may not acquire any non-qualifying asset unless, at the time of acquisition, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the Company’s total assets. As of December 31, 2020, non-qualifying assets totaled 17.6% of the Company’s total assets.

(7) Assets or a portion thereof are pledged as collateral for the BCSF Complete Financing Solution LLC. See Note 6 “Debt”.

(8) Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on forward currency exchange contracts.

(9) The principal amount (par amount) for all debt securities is denominated in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted. Share amounts of equity investments are presented in thousands. £ represents Pound Sterling, € represents Euro, NOK represents Norwegian krone, AUD represents Australian, CAD represents Canadian Dollar and DKK represents Kroner.

(10) As defined in the 1940 Act, the portfolio company is deemed to be an “Affiliated Investment” of the Company as the Company owns 5% or more of the portfolio company’s securities.

(11) As defined in the 1940 Act, the Company is deemed to “Control” this portfolio company as the Company either owns more than 25% of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting
securities or has the power to exercise control over management or policies of such portfolio company.

(12) Assets or a portion thereof are pledged as collateral for the 2018-1 Issuer. See Note 6 “Debt”.

(13) $85 of the total par amount for this security is at P+ 4.75%.

(14) Non-Income Producing.

(15) Loan includes interest rate floor of 1.00%.

(16) Loan includes interest rate floor of 0.75%.

(17) Loan includes interest rate floor of 0.50%.

(18) Loan includes interest rate floor of 0.00%.

(19) Security valued using unobservable inputs (Level 3).

(20) The Company holds non-controlling, affiliate interest in an aircraft-owning special purpose vehicle through this investment.

(21) Assets or a portion thereof are pledged as collateral for the BCSF Revolving Credit Facility. See Note 6 “Debt”.

(22) $751 of the total par amount for this security is at P+ 4.50%.

(23) $992 of the total par amount for this security is at L+ 5.75%.

(24) $1,621 of the total par amount for this security is at P+ 4.50%.

(25) Security exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”), and may be deemed to be “restricted securities” under the Securities Act. As of December 31, 2020, the aggregate fair value of these securities is $157,618 or 14.76% of the Company’s net assets. The acquisition dates of the restricted securities are as follows:

 

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Investment   Acquisition Date
BCC Jetstream Holdings Aviation (On II), LLC—Equity Interest   6/1/2017
BCC Jetstream Holdings Aviation (Off I), LLC—Equity Interest   6/1/2017
CB Titan Holdings, Inc.—Preferred Equity   11/14/2017
Abracon Group Holding, LLC.—Equity Interest   7/18/2018
Armor Group, LP—Equity Interest   8/28/2018
Grammer Investment Holdings LLC—Warrants   10/1/2018
Grammer Investment Holdings LLC—Equity Interest   10/1/2018
Grammer Investment Holdings LLC—Preferred Equity   10/1/2018
ADT Pizza, LLC—Equity Interest   10/29/2018
PP Ultimate Holdings B, LLC—Equity Interest   12/20/2018
FCG Acquisitions, Inc.—Preferred Equity   1/24/2019
WCI-HSG HOLDCO, LLC—Preferred Equity   2/22/2019
Toro Private Investments II, L.P.—Equity Interest   3/19/2019
ARL Holdings, LLC.—Equity Interest   5/3/2019
ARL Holdings, LLC.—Equity Interest   5/3/2019
ACC Holdco, LLC.—Equity Interest   6/28/2019
Kellstrom Aerospace Group, Inc—Equity Interest   7/1/2019
East BCC Coinvest II,LLC—Equity Interest   7/23/2019
Gale Aviation (Offshore) Co—Equity Interest   8/2/2019
Ventiv Topco, Inc.—Equity Interest   9/3/2019
TLC Holdco LP—Equity Interest   10/11/2019
Elk Parent Holdings, LP—Equity Interest   11/1/2019
Elk Parent Holdings, LP—Preferred Equity   11/1/2019
Precision Ultimate Holdings, LLC—Equity Interest   11/6/2019
Elevator Holdco Inc.—Equity Interest   12/23/2019
Blackbrush Oil & Gas, L.P.—Equity Interest   9/3/2020
Blackbrush Oil & Gas, L.P.—Preferred Equity   9/3/2020
Direct Travel, Inc.—Equity Interest   10/2/2020
Lightning Holdings—Equity Interest   11/5/2020
MZR Aggregator—Equity Interest   12/22/2020

 

(26) Denotes that all or a portion of the debt investment includes PIK interest during the period.

(27) Asset has been placed on non-accrual.

(28) Assets or a portion thereof are pledged as collateral for the BCSF Complete Financing Solution Holdco LLC. See Note 6 “Debt”.

(29) Assets or a portion thereof are pledged as collateral for the 2019-1 Issuer. See Note 6 “Debt”.

(30) Cash equivalents include $27,026 of restricted cash.

(31) Loan includes interest rate floor of 2.00%.

(32) Loan includes interest rate floor of 1.50%.

(33) $2 of the total par amount for this security is at P+ 5.50%.

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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 BAIN CAPITAL SPECIALTY FINANCE, INC.

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

Note 1. Organization

 

Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. (the “Company”) was formed on October 5, 2015 and commenced investment operations on October 13, 2016. The Company has elected to be treated and is regulated as a business development company (a “BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). In addition, for tax purposes the Company has elected to be treated and intends to operate in a manner so as to continuously qualify as a regulated investment company (a “RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). The Company is externally managed by BCSF Advisors, LP (the “Advisor” or “BCSF Advisors”), our investment adviser that is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”). The Advisor also provides the administrative services necessary for the Company to operate (in such capacity, the “Administrator” or “BCSF Advisors”).

 

On November 19, 2018, the Company closed its initial public offering (the “IPO”), which was a Qualified IPO, issuing 7,500,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $20.25 per share. Shares of common stock of the Company began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “BCSF” on November 15, 2018.

 

The Company’s primary focus is capitalizing on opportunities within its Advisor’s Senior Direct Lending Strategy, which seeks to provide risk-adjusted returns and current income to its stockholders by investing primarily in middle-market companies with between $10.0 million and $150.0 million in EBITDA. The Company focuses on senior investments with a first or second lien on collateral and strong structures and documentation intended to protect the lender. The Company generally seeks to retain voting control in respect of the loans or particular classes of securities in which the Company invests through maintaining affirmative voting positions or negotiating consent rights that allow the Company to retain a blocking position. The Company may also invest in mezzanine debt and other junior securities and in secondary purchases of assets or portfolios, as described below. Investments are likely to include, among other things, (i) senior first lien, stretch senior, senior second lien, unitranche, (ii) mezzanine debt and other junior investments and (iii) secondary purchases of assets or portfolios that primarily consist of middle-market corporate debt. The Company may also invest, from time to time, in equity securities, distressed debt, debtor-in-possession loans, structured products, structurally subordinate loans, investments with deferred interest features, zero-coupon securities and defaulted securities.

 

Our operations comprise only a single reportable segment.

 

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The Company’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“US GAAP”). The Company’s consolidated financial statements and related financial information have been prepared pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X. These consolidated financial statements reflect adjustments that in the opinion of the Company are necessary for the fair statement of the financial position and results of operations for the periods presented herein and are not necessarily indicative of the full fiscal year. The Company has determined it meets the definition of an investment company and follows the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946 — Financial Services — Investment Companies. The functional currency of the Company is U.S. dollars and these consolidated financial statements have been prepared in that currency. Certain prior period information has been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation and this had no effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or the consolidated results of operations as previously reported.

 

The information included in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.

 

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Basis of Consolidation

 

The Company will generally consolidate any wholly, or substantially, owned subsidiary when the design and purpose of the subsidiary is to act as an extension of the Company’s investment operations and to facilitate the execution of the Company’s investment strategy. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the results of its subsidiaries BCSF I, LLC, BCSF II-C, LLC, BCSF CFSH, LLC, BCSF CFS, LLC, BCC Middle Market CLO 2018-1, LLC, and BCC Middle Market CLO 2019-1, LLC in its consolidated financial statements. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Since the Company is an investment company, portfolio investments held by the Company are not consolidated into the consolidated financial statements. The portfolio investments held by the Company (including its investments held by consolidated subsidiaries) are included on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities as investments at fair value.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences could be material.

 

Valuation of Portfolio Investments

 

Investments for which market quotations are readily available are typically valued at such market quotations. Market quotations are obtained from an independent pricing service, where available. If a price cannot be obtained from an independent pricing service or if the independent pricing service is not deemed to be current with the market, certain investments held by the Company will be valued on the basis of prices provided by principal market makers. Generally, investments marked in this manner will be marked at the mean of the bid and ask of the independent broker quotes obtained. To validate market quotations, the Company utilizes a number of factors to determine if the quotations are representative of fair value, including the source and number of quotations. Debt and equity securities that are not publicly traded or whose market prices are not readily available are valued at fair value, subject at all times to the oversight and approval of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”), based on, among other things, the input of the Advisor, the Company’s audit committee of the Board (the “Audit Committee”) and one or more independent third-party valuation firms engaged by the Board.

 

With respect to unquoted portfolio investments, the Company will value each investment considering, among other measures, discounted cash flow models, comparisons of financial ratios of peer companies that are public and other factors. When an external event such as a purchase transaction, public offering or subsequent equity sale occurs, the Company will use the pricing indicated by the external event to corroborate and/or assist us in our valuation. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of our investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a readily available market value existed for such investments, and the differences could be material.

 

With respect to investments for which market quotations are not readily available, the Advisor will undertake a multi-step valuation process, which includes among other things, the below:

 

  The Company’s quarterly valuation process begins with each portfolio company or investment being initially valued by the investment professionals of the Advisor responsible for the portfolio investment or by an independent valuation firm;
  Preliminary valuation conclusions are then documented and discussed with the Company’s senior management and the Advisor. Agreed upon valuation recommendations are presented to the Audit Committee;
  The Audit Committee of the Board reviews the valuations presented and recommends values for each of the investments to the Board; and
  The Board will discuss valuations and determine the fair value of each investment in good faith based upon, among other things, the input of the Advisor, independent valuation firms, where applicable, and the Audit Committee.

 

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In following this approach, the types of factors that are taken into account in the fair value pricing of investments include, as relevant, but are not limited to: comparison to publicly traded securities, including factors such as yield, maturity and measures of credit quality; the enterprise value of a portfolio company; the nature and realizable value of any collateral; the portfolio company’s ability to make payments and its earnings and discounted cash flows; and the markets in which the portfolio company does business. In cases where an independent valuation firm provides fair valuations for investments, the independent valuation firm provides a fair valuation report, a description of the methodology used to determine the fair value and their analysis and calculations to support their conclusion.

 

The Company applies ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement (“ASC 820”), which establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with US GAAP and required disclosures of fair value measurements. The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount that would be received in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Company determines the fair value of investments consistent with its valuation policy. The Company discloses the fair value of its investments in a hierarchy which prioritizes and ranks the level of market observability used in the determination of fair value. In accordance with ASC 820, these levels are summarized below:

 

  Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.
     
  Level 2 — Valuations based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly.
     
  Level 3 — Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.

 

A financial instrument’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Valuations of Level 2 investments are generally based on quotations received from pricing services, dealers or brokers. Consideration is given to the source and nature of the quotations and the relationship of recent market activity to the quotations provided.

 

Transfers between levels, if any, are recognized at the beginning of the reporting period in which the transfers occur. The Company evaluates the source of inputs used in the determination of fair value, including any markets in which the investments, or similar investments, are trading. When the fair value of an investment is determined using inputs from a pricing service (or principal market makers), the Company considers various criteria in determining whether the investment should be classified as a Level 2 or Level 3 investment. Criteria considered includes the pricing methodologies of the pricing services (or principal market makers) to determine if the inputs to the valuation are observable or unobservable, as well as the number of prices obtained and an assessment of the quality of the prices obtained. The level of an investment within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. However, the determination of what constitutes “observable” requires significant judgment.

 

The fair value assigned to these investments is based upon available information and may fluctuate from period to period. In addition, it does not necessarily represent the amount that might ultimately be realized upon sale. Due to inherent uncertainty of valuation, the estimated fair value of investments may differ from the value that would have been used had a ready market for the security existed, and the difference could be material.

 

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Securities Transactions, Revenue Recognition and Expenses

 

The Company records its investment transactions on a trade date basis. The Company measures realized gains or losses by the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the amortized cost basis of the investment, using the specified identification method. Interest income, adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discount, is recorded on an accrual basis. Discount and premium to par value on investments acquired are accreted and amortized, respectively, into interest income over the life of the respective investment using the effective interest method. Commitment fees are recorded on an accrual basis and recognized as interest income. Loan origination fees, original issue discount and market discount or premium are capitalized and amortized against or accreted into interest income using the effective interest method or straight-line method, as applicable. For the Company’s investments in revolving bank loans, the cost basis of the investment purchased is adjusted for the cash received for the discount on the total balance committed. The fair value is also adjusted for price appreciation or depreciation on the unfunded portion. As a result, the purchase of commitments not completely funded may result in a negative value until it is offset by the future amounts called and funded. Upon prepayment of a loan or debt security, any prepayment premium, unamortized upfront loan origination fees and unamortized discount are recorded as interest income.

 

Dividend income on preferred equity investments is recorded on an accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are payable by the portfolio company and are expected to be collected. Dividend income on common equity investments is recorded on the record date for private portfolio companies and on the ex-dividend date for publicly traded portfolio companies. Distributions received from an equity interest, limited liability company or a limited partnership investment are evaluated to determine if the distribution should be recorded as dividend income or a return of capital.

 

Certain investments may have contractual payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest or dividends. PIK represents accrued interest or accumulated dividends that are added to the loan principal of the investment on the respective interest or dividend payment dates rather than being paid in cash and generally becomes due at maturity or upon being called by the issuer. PIK is recorded as interest or dividend income, as applicable. If at any point the Company believes PIK is not expected to be realized, the investment generating PIK will be placed on non-accrual status. Accrued PIK interest or dividends are generally reversed through interest or dividend income, respectively, when an investment is placed on non-accrual status.

 

Certain structuring fees and amendment fees are recorded as other income when earned. Administrative agent fees received by the Company are recorded as other income when the services are rendered.

 

Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis.

 

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Non-Accrual Loans

 

Loans or debt securities are placed on non-accrual status when there is reasonable doubt that principal or interest will be collected. Accrued interest generally is reversed when a loan or debt security is placed on non-accrual status. Interest payments received on non-accrual loans or debt securities may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon management’s judgment. Non-accrual loans and debt securities are restored to accrual status when past due principal and interest are paid and, in management’s judgment, principal and interest payments are likely to remain current. The Company may make exceptions to this treatment if a loan has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection. As of June 30, 2021, there were no loans on non-accrual. As of December 31, 2020, there was one loan placed on non-accrual status.

 

Distributions

 

Distributions to common stockholders are recorded on the record date. The amount to be distributed, if any, is determined by the Board each quarter, and is generally based upon the earnings estimated by the Advisor. Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gains are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from those amounts determined in accordance with US GAAP. The Company may pay distributions to its stockholders in a year in excess of its investment company taxable income and net capital gain for that year and, accordingly, a portion of such distributions may constitute a return of capital for U.S. federal income tax purposes. This excess generally would be a tax-free return of capital in the period and generally would reduce the stockholder’s tax basis in its shares. These book/tax differences are either temporary or permanent in nature. To the extent these differences are permanent, they are charged or credited to paid-in capital in excess of par, accumulated undistributed net investment income or accumulated net realized gain (loss), as appropriate, in the period that the differences arise. Temporary and permanent differences are primarily attributable to differences in the tax treatment of certain loans and the tax characterization of income and non-deductible expenses.

 

The Company intends to timely distribute to its stockholders substantially all of its annual taxable income for each year, except that the Company may retain certain net capital gains for reinvestment and, depending upon the level of the Company’s taxable income earned in a year, the Company may choose to carry forward taxable income for distribution in the following year and incur applicable U.S. federal excise tax. The specific tax characteristics of the Company’s distributions will be reported to stockholders after the end of the calendar year. All distributions will be subject to available funds, and no assurance can be given that the Company will be able to declare such distributions in future periods.

 

The Company distributes net capital gains (i.e., net long-term capital gains in excess of net short-term capital losses), if any, at least annually out of the assets legally available for such distributions. However, the Company may decide in the future to retain such capital gains for investment, incur a corporate-level tax on such capital gains, and elect to treat such capital gains as deemed distributions to stockholders.

 

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Dividend Reinvestment Plan

 

The Company has adopted a dividend reinvestment plan that provides for the reinvestment of cash dividends and distributions. Prior to the IPO, stockholders who elected to “opt in” to the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan had their cash dividends and distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Company’s common stock, rather than receiving cash dividends and distributions.

 

Subsequent to the IPO, stockholders who do not “opt out” of the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan will have their cash dividends and distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Company’s common stock, rather than receiving cash dividends and distributions.

 

Offering Costs

 

Offering costs consist primarily of fees and expenses incurred in connection with the offering of shares, legal, printing and other costs associated with the preparation and filing of applicable registration statements. To the extent such expenses relate to equity offerings, these expenses are charged as a reduction of paid-in-capital upon each such offering.

 

Cash, Restricted Cash, and Cash Equivalents

 

Cash and cash equivalents consist of deposits held at custodian banks and highly liquid investments, such as money market funds, with original maturities of three months or less. Cash and cash equivalents are carried at cost or amortized cost, which approximates fair value. The Company may deposit its cash and cash equivalents in financial institutions and, at certain times, such balances may exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limits. Cash equivalents are presented separately on the consolidated schedules of investments. Restricted cash is collected and held by the trustee who has been appointed as custodian of the assets securing certain of the Company’s financing transactions.

 

Foreign Currency Translation

 

The accounting records of the Company are maintained in U.S. dollars. The fair values of foreign securities, foreign cash and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency are translated to U.S. dollars based on the current exchange rates at the end of each business day. Income and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated at current exchange rates when accrued or incurred. Unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency holdings and non-investment assets and liabilities attributable to the changes in foreign currency exchange rates are included in the net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency translation on the consolidated statements of operations. Net realized gains and losses on foreign currency holdings and non-investment assets and liabilities attributable to changes in foreign currency exchange rates are included in net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions on the consolidated statements of operations. The portion of both realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments that result from changes in foreign currency exchange rates is not separately disclosed, but is included in net realized gain (loss) on investments and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively, on the consolidated statements of operations.

 

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Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

 

The Company may enter into forward currency exchange contracts to reduce the Company’s exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies. A forward currency exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set price on a future date. The Company does not utilize hedge accounting and as such the Company recognizes the value of its derivatives at fair value on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities with changes in the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward currency exchange contracts recorded on the consolidated statements of operations. Forward currency exchange contracts are valued using the prevailing forward currency exchange rate of the underlying currencies. Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward currency exchange contracts are recorded on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities by counterparty on a net basis, not taking into account collateral posted which is recorded separately, if applicable. Cash collateral maintained in accounts held by counterparties is included in collateral on forward currency exchange contracts on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities. Notional amounts and the gross fair value of forward currency exchange contracts assets and liabilities are presented separately on the consolidated schedules of investments.

 

Changes in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are recorded on the consolidated statements of operations in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward currency exchange contracts. Net realized gains and losses are recorded on the consolidated statements of operations in net realized gain (loss) on forward currency exchange contracts.

 

Realized gains and losses on forward currency exchange contracts are determined using the difference between the fair market value of the forward currency exchange contract at the time it was opened and the fair market value at the time it was closed or covered. Additionally, losses, up to the fair value, may arise if the counterparties do not perform under the contract terms.

 

Deferred Financing Costs and Debt Issuance Costs

 

The Company records costs related to issuance of revolving debt obligations as deferred financing costs. These costs are deferred and amortized using the straight-line method over the stated maturity life of the obligation. The Company records costs related to the issuance of term debt obligations as debt issuance costs. These costs are deferred and amortized using the effective interest method. These costs are presented as a reduction to the outstanding principal amount of the term debt obligations on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities.

 

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Income Taxes

 

The Company has elected to be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a RIC under the Code. So long as the Company maintains its status as a RIC, it will generally not be subject to corporate-level U.S. federal income taxes on any ordinary income or capital gains that it distributes at least annually as dividends to its stockholders. As a result, any tax liability related to income earned and distributed by the Company represents obligations of the Company’s stockholders and will not be reflected in the consolidated financial statements of the Company.

 

The Company intends to comply with the applicable provisions of the Code pertaining to RICs and to make distributions of taxable income sufficient to relieve it from substantially all federal income taxes. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes is required in the consolidated financial statements. For income tax purposes, distributions made to stockholders are reported as ordinary income, capital gains, non-taxable return of capital, or a combination thereof. The tax character of distributions paid to stockholders through June 30, 2021 may include return of capital, however, the exact amount cannot be determined at this point. The final determination of the tax character of distributions will not be made until the Company files our tax return for the tax year ending December 31, 2021. The character of income and gains that the Company distributes is determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from GAAP. BCSF I, LLC, BCSF II-C, LLC, BCSF CFSH, LLC, BCSF CFS, LLC, BCC Middle Market CLO 2018-1, LLC, and BCC Middle Market CLO 2019-1, LLC are disregarded entities for tax purposes and are consolidated with the tax return of the Company.

 

The Company evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing its consolidated financial statements to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” to be sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the “more-likely-than-not” threshold are reversed and recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. All penalties and interest associated with income taxes, if any, are included in income tax expense. Conclusions regarding tax positions are subject to review and may be adjusted at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, on-going analyses of tax laws, regulations and interpretations thereof. Management has analyzed the Company’s tax positions and has concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions on returns to be filed by the Company for all open tax years should be recorded. The Company identifies its major tax jurisdiction as the United States, and the Company is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months. As of June 30, 2021, the tax years that remain subject to examination are from 2017 forward.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848),” which provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The amendments apply only to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. In January 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-01, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848), which expanded the scope of Topic 848 to include derivative instruments impacted by discounting transition. ASU 2020-04 and ASU 2021-01 are effective for all entities through December 31, 2022. The expedients and exceptions provided by the amendments do not apply to contract modifications and hedging relationships entered into or evaluated after December 31, 2022, except for hedging transactions as of December 31, 2022, that an entity has elected certain optional expedients for and that are retained through the end of the hedging relationship. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2020-04 and 2021-01 on its consolidated financial statements.

 

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Note 3. Investments

 

The following table shows the composition of the investment portfolio, at amortized cost and fair value as of June 30, 2021 (with corresponding percentage of total portfolio investments):

 

    As of June 30, 2021  
    Amortized Cost     Percentage of
Total Portfolio
    Fair Value     Percentage of
Total Portfolio
 
First Lien Senior Secured Loans   $ 1,911,749       81.5 %   $ 1,881,504       81.1 %
Equity Interest      141,052       6.0        136,579       5.9  
Second Lien Senior Secured Loan      117,236       5.0        115,172       5.0  
Subordinated Note Investment Vehicles (1)      97,360       4.2        97,360       4.2  
Preferred equity      29,361       1.3        37,043       1.6  
Equity Interest Investment Vehicles (1)      31,610       1.3        35,303       1.5  
Subordinated Debt     16,563       0.7       16,579       0.7  
Warrants      2       0.0             0.0  
Total   $ 2,344,933       100.0 %   $ 2,319,540       100.0 %

 


(1) Represents debt and equity investment in ISLP

 

The following table shows the composition of the investment portfolio, at amortized cost and fair value as of December 31, 2020 (with corresponding percentage of total portfolio investments):

 

    As of December 31, 2020  
    Amortized Cost     Percentage of
Total Portfolio
    Fair Value     Percentage of
Total Portfolio
 
First Lien Senior Secured Loans   $ 2,193,827       87.0 %   $ 2,164,910       87.1 %
Second Lien Senior Secured Loans     167,698       6.6       161,960       6.6  
Equity Interests     131,491       5.2       119,905       4.8  
Preferred Equity     29,723       1.2       37,713       1.5  
Warrants           0.0             0.0  
Total   $ 2,522,739       100.0 %   $ 2,484,488       100.0 %

 

The following table shows the composition of the investment portfolio by geographic region, at amortized cost and fair value as of June 30, 2021 (with corresponding percentage of total portfolio investments):

 

    As of June 30, 2021  
    Amortized Cost     Percentage of
Total Portfolio
    Fair Value     Percentage of
Total Portfolio
 
United States   $ 2,101,306       89.6 %   $ 2,088,068       90.1 %
United Kingdom      80,307       3.4        80,923       3.6  
Cayman Islands      93,788       4.0        79,763       3.4  
Germany      26,488       1.1        26,245       1.1  
Ireland      20,861       0.9        21,298       0.9  
Luxembourg      12,921       0.6        14,501       0.6  
Australia      7,631       0.4        7,120       0.3  
Canada      972       0.0        955       0.0  
Israel      343       0.0        349       0.0  
Sweden      184       0.0        177       0.0  
France      132       0.0        141       0.0  
Total   $ 2,344,933       100.0 %   $ 2,319,540       100.0 %

 

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The following table shows the composition of the investment portfolio by geographic region, at amortized cost and fair value as of December 31, 2020 (with corresponding percentage of total portfolio investments):

 

    As of December 31, 2020  
    Amortized Cost    

Percentage of

Total Portfolio  

    Fair Value    

Percentage of

Total Portfolio

 
United States   $ 2,094,741       83.0 %   $ 2,055,861       82.7 %
United Kingdom     106,768       4.2       110,706       4.5  
Cayman Islands     90,964       3.7       73,756       3.0  
Luxembourg     51,840       2.1       56,010       2.3  
Germany     38,773       1.5       43,085       1.7  
Israel     34,414       1.4       35,068       1.4  
Ireland     20,805       0.8       21,097       0.8  
Jersey     17,819       0.7       19,206       0.8  
Sweden     18,428       0.7       17,984       0.7  
Australia     14,099       0.6       15,707       0.6  
France     13,142       0.5       13,946       0.6  
Netherlands     11,036       0.4       11,479       0.5  
Canada     9,910       0.4       10,583       0.4  
Total   $ 2,522,739       100.0 %   $ 2,484,488       100.0 %

 

The following table shows the composition of the investment portfolio by industry, at amortized cost and fair value as of June 30, 2021 (with corresponding percentage of total portfolio investments):

 

    As of June 30, 2021    
    Amortized Cost     Percentage of
Total Portfolio
    Fair Value     Percentage of
Total Portfolio
 
Aerospace & Defense   $ 331,968       14.2 %   $ 307,751       13.3 %
High Tech Industries      211,114       9.0        212,588       9.2  
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable      195,494       8.3        197,349       8.5  
Services: Business      142,601       6.1        136,678       5.9  
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals      136,797       5.8        135,902       5.9  
Investment Vehicles (2)      128,970       5.5        132,663       5.7  
Capital Equipment      117,519       5.0        117,200       5.1  
Transportation: Cargo      106,532       4.5        108,133       4.7  
Construction & Building      106,306       4.5        106,981       4.6  
Automotive      91,656       3.9        92,233       4.0  
Wholesale      80,881       3.4        82,565       3.6  
Energy: Oil & Gas      69,071       2.9        76,153       3.3  
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber      68,507       2.9        69,964       3.0  
Transportation: Consumer      76,608       3.3        65,783       2.8  
Services: Consumer      64,060       2.7        65,413       2.8  
Consumer Goods: Durable      64,194       2.7        58,148       2.5  
FIRE: Insurance (1)      52,868       2.4        54,023       2.3  
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure      53,278       2.3        51,972       2.2  
Media: Diversified & Production      52,951       2.3        51,888       2.2  
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing      56,210       2.4        47,053       2.0  
Retail      44,841       1.9        45,359       2.0  
Telecommunications      39,898       1.7        40,228       1.7  
FIRE: Finance (1)      18,955       0.8        19,243       0.8  
Beverage, Food & Tobacco      7,766       0.3        18,034       0.8  
Banking      14,397       0.6        14,649       0.6  
FIRE: Real Estate (1)      10,940       0.5        11,020       0.5  
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription      434       0.1        448       0.0  
Containers, Packaging, & Glass      117       0.0        119       0.0  
Total   $ 2,344,933       100.0 %   $ 2,319,540       100.0 %
                                     


(1) Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate (“FIRE”).

(2) Represents debt and equity investment in ISLP.

 

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The following table shows the composition of the investment portfolio by industry, at amortized cost and fair value as of December 31, 2020 (with corresponding percentage of total portfolio investments):

 

    As of December 31, 2020  
    Amortized Cost    

Percentage of

Total Portfolio

    Fair Value     Percentage of
Total Portfolio
 
Aerospace & Defense   $ 331,174       13.1 %   $ 296,553       11.9 %
High Tech Industries     294,046       11.7       295,486       11.9  
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals     219,147       8.7       221,605       8.9  
Capital Equipment     188,123       7.5       193,287       7.8  
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable     190,216       7.5       189,229       7.5  
Services: Business     181,037       7.1       175,560       7.1  
Transportation: Cargo     118,320       4.7       118,352       4.8  
Construction & Building     105,567       4.2       104,999       4.2  
Services: Consumer     76,341       3.0       78,697       3.2  
Wholesale     78,248       3.1       78,042       3.1  
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber     75,808       3.0       76,463       3.1  
Energy: Oil & Gas     68,198       2.7       68,807       2.7  
FIRE: Insurance (1)     65,017       2.6       67,125       2.7  
Automotive     66,470       2.6       66,100       2.7  
Transportation: Consumer     71,750       2.8       61,243       2.5  
Consumer Goods: Durable     59,399       2.3       58,065       2.3  
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure     52,389       2.1       49,893       2.0  
Media: Diversified & Production     47,810       1.9       48,470       2.0  
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription     43,299       1.7       45,036       1.8  
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing     47,143       1.9       41,140       1.7  
Retail     39,050       1.5       39,050       1.6  
Telecommunications     21,680       0.9       21,543       0.9  
Energy: Electricity     21,979       0.9       21,249       0.9  
Beverage, Food & Tobacco     12,087       0.5       21,024       0.8  
Banking     14,058       0.6       13,622       0.5  
Containers, Packaging, & Glass     11,659       0.5       11,781       0.5  
FIRE: Finance (1)     11,830       0.5       11,778       0.5  
FIRE: Real Estate (1)     10,894       0.4       10,289       0.4  
    $ 2,522,739       100.0 %   $ 2,484,488       100.0 %

 

 


(1) Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate (“FIRE”).

 

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International Senior Loan Program, LLC

 

On February 9, 2021, the Company and Pantheon ("Pantheon"), a leading global alternative private markets manager, formed the International Senior Loan Program, LLC (“ISLP”), an unconsolidated joint venture. ISLP invests primarily in non-US first lien senior secured loans. ISLP was formed as a Delaware limited liability company. The Company and Pantheon committed to initially provide $138.3 million of debt and $43.9 million of equity capital, to ISLP. Equity contributions will be called from each member on a pro-rata basis, based on their equity commitments. Pursuant to the terms of the transaction, Pantheon invested $50.0 million to acquire a 29.5% stake in ISLP. The Company contributed debt investments of $317.1 million for a 70.5% stake in ISLP, and received a one-time gross distribution of $190.2 million in cash in consideration of contributing such investments. As of June 30, 2021, the Company’s investment in ISLP consisted of subordinated notes of $97.4 million, and equity interests of $35.3 million.

 

In future periods, the Company may sell certain of its investments or a participating interest in certain of its investments to ISLP. Since inception, the Company had sold $377.2 million of its investments to ISLP. The sale of the investments met the criteria set forth in ASC 860, Transfers and Servicing for treatment as a sale.

 

The Company has determined that ISLP is an investment company under ASC, Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies; however, in accordance with such guidance, the Company will generally not consolidate its investment in a company other than a wholly or substantially owned investment company subsidiary, which is an extension of the operations of the Company, or a controlled operating company whose business consists of providing services to the Company. The Company does not consolidate its investments in ISLP as it is not a substantially wholly owned investment company subsidiary. In addition, the Company does not control ISLP due to the allocation of voting rights among ISLP members. The Company measures fair value of ISLP in accordance with ASC Subtopic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, using the net asset value (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient. The Company and Pantheon each appointed two members to ISLP's four-person Member Designees' Committee. All material decisions with respect to ISLP, including those involving its investment portfolio, require unanimous approval of a quorum of Member Designees' Committee.

 

As of June 30, 2021, ISLP had $394.5 million in debt investments, at fair value.

 

Additionally, ISLP, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, has entered into a $300.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility which bears interest at LIBOR (or an alternative risk-free interest rate index) plus 225 basis points with JP Morgan through its wholly-owned subsidiary, subject to leverage and borrowing base restrictions (the “ISLP Credit Facility”). The maturity date of the ISLP Credit Facility is February 9, 2026. As of June 30, 2021 the ISLP Credit Facility had $219.5 million of outstanding debt under the credit facility. As of June 30, 2021, the effective rate on the ISLP Credit Facility was 2.3% per annum.

 

Below is a summary of ISLP’s portfolio at fair value:

 

    As of June 30, 2021  
Total investments   $ 394,503  
Weighted average yield on investments     6.6 %
Number of borrowers in ISLP     21  
Largest portfolio company investment   $ 44,291  
Total of five largest portfolio company investments   $ 180,605  
Unfunded commitments   $ 5,805  

 

Below is a listing of ISLP’s individual investments as of:

 

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International Senior Loan Program, LLC

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

As of June 30, 2021

in thousands

(unaudited)

            17     13       14.00 %   1/15/1900   $ 3       6       10          
Currency   Industry   Portfolio Company   Investment Type     Spread Above Index       Interest Rate     Maturity Date     Principal/Shares       Cost       Market Value       % of NAV  
Australian Dollar                                                                
    Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals   Datix Bidco Limited   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      BBSW+ 4.50%        4.65 %   4/28/2025   AUD 4,169       3,287       3,126          
                                      Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Total     $ 3,287     $ 3,126       6.4 %
                                                                 
    Information Technology Services   LEAP Legal Software PTY Ltd   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      BBSY+ 5.75%        6.75 %   9/12/2024   AUD 30,167       22,849       22,842          
                                      Information Technology Services Total     $ 22,849     $ 22,842       46.4 %
                                                                 
    Services: Consumer   Zeppelin BidCo Pty Limited   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      BBSY+ 5.00%        5.07 %   6/28/2024   AUD 20,415       16,023       15,305          
                                      Services: Consumer Total     $ 16,023     $ 15,305       31.1 %
                                                                 
                                      Australian Dollar Total     $ 42,159     $ 41,273       83.9 %
                                                                 
British Pounds                                                                
    Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals   Datix Bidco Limited   Second Lien Senior Secured Loan      GBP LIBOR+ 7.75%        7.86 %   4/27/2026   £ 12,013       16,916       16,577          
        Datix Bidco Limited   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver           -   10/28/2024   £ -       -       -          
                                      Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Total     $ 16,916     $ 16,577       33.7 %
                                                                 
    High Tech Industries   Everest Bidco   Second Lien Senior Secured Loan      GBP LIBOR+ 7.50%        8.50 %   7/3/2026   £ 10,114       14,243       13,957          
                                      High Tech Industries Total     $ 14,243     $ 13,957       28.4 %
                                                                 
    Media: Diversified & Production   International Entertainment Investments Limited   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      GBP LIBOR+ 4.75%        7.35 %   5/31/2023   £ 8,626       12,109       11,866          
                                      Media: Diversified & Production Total     $ 12,109     $ 11,866       24.1 %
                                                                 
    Services: Business   Comet Bidco Limited   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      GBP LIBOR+ 5.25%        5.37 %   9/30/2024   £ 7,362       9,305       9,495          
                                      Services: Business Total     $ 9,305     $ 9,495       19.3 %
                                                                 
    Services: Consumer   Surrey Bidco Limited   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      GBP LIBOR+ 7.00%        7.50 %   5/11/2026   £ 4,954       6,667       6,443          
                                      Services: Consumer Total     $ 6,667     $ 6,443       13.1 %
                                                                 
                                      British Pounds Total     $ 59,240     $ 58,338       118.6 %
                                                                 
Canadian Dollar                                                                
    Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals   9 Story Media Group Inc.   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver      CDOR+ 5.25%        6.25 %   4/30/2026   CAD 149       28       29          
        9 Story Media Group Inc.   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      CDOR+ 5.50%        6.25 %   4/30/2026   CAD 7,201       5,717       5,803          
                                      Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Total     $ 5,745     $ 5,832       11.9 %
                                                                 
    Retail & Wholesale   New Look Vision Group Inc.   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      CDOR+ 5.0%        6.50 %   5/26/2028   CAD 18,147       14,811       14,406          
                                      Retail & Wholesale Total     $ 14,811     $ 14,406       29.3 %
                                                                 
                                      Canadian Dollar Total     $ 20,556     $ 20,238       41.2 %
                                                                 
Danish Krone                                                                
    High Tech Industries   VPARK BIDCO AB   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      CIBOR+ 4.00%        4.75 %   3/10/2025   DKK 56,429       9,231       8,991          
                                      High Tech Industries Total     $ 9,231     $ 8,991       18.3 %
                                                                 
                                      Danish Krone Total     $ 9,231     $ 8,991       18.3 %
                                                                 
European Currency                                                                
    Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber   Niacet Corporation   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      EURIBOR+ 4.5%        5.50 %   2/1/2024   3,425       4,102       4,028          
                                      Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber Total     $ 4,102     $ 4,028       8.2 %
                                                                 
    Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals   Mendel Bidco, Inc.   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      EURIBOR+ 4.50%        4.50 %   6/17/2027   9,933       12,026       11,770          
        Mertus 522. GmbH   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Delayed Draw      EURIBOR+ 6.25%        6.25 %   5/28/2026   12,999       15,666       15,249          
        Mertus 522. GmbH   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      EURIBOR+ 6.25%        6.25 %   5/28/2026   22,244       26,806       26,093          
                                      Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Total     $ 54,498     $ 53,112       108.0 %
                                                                 
    Media: Broadcasting & Subscription   Vital Holdco Limited   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      EURIBOR+ 5.25%        5.25 %   5/29/2026   7,838       9,535       9,287          
                                      Media: Broadcasting & Subscription Total     $ 9,535     $ 9,287       18.9 %
                                                                 
    Media: Diversified & Production   9 Story Media Group Inc.   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      EURIBOR+ 5.25%        5.25 %   4/30/2026   3,879       4,718       4,596          
                                      Media: Diversified & Production Total     $ 4,718     $ 4,596       9.3 %
                                                                 
    Media: Diversified & Production   Aptus 1724 Gmbh   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      EURIBOR+ 6.00%        6.25 %   2/23/2028   30,000       35,033       35,547          
    Business Equipment and Services   SumUp Holdings Luxembourg S.à.r.l.   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Delayed Draw      EURIBOR+ 8.50%        10.00 %   2/17/2026   21,000       25,014       24,883          
                                      Media: Diversified & Production Total     $ 60,047     $ 60,430       122.8 %
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                      European Currency Total     $ 132,900     $ 131,453       267.2 %
                                                                 
                                                                 
Norwegian Krone                                                                
    High Tech Industries   VPARK BIDCO AB   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      NIBOR+ 4.00%        4.75 %   3/10/2025   NOK 73,280       8,651       8,506          
                                      High Tech Industries Total     $ 8,651     $ 8,506       17.3 %
                                                                 
                                      Norwegian Krone Total     $ 8,651     $ 8,506       17.3 %
                                                                 
U.S. Dollars                                                                
    Automotive   CST Buyer Company   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      L+ 6.00%        7.00 %   10/3/2025   $ 14,927       14,927       14,927          
                                      Automotive Total     $ 14,927     $ 14,927       30.3 %
                                                                 
    Containers, Packaging, & Glass   Automate Intermediate Holdings II S.à r.l.   Second Lien Senior Secured Loan      L+ 7.75%        7.85 %   7/22/2027   $ 11,752       11,668       11,752          
                                      Containers, Packaging, & Glass Total     $ 11,668     $ 11,752       23.9 %
                                                                 
    Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals   Golden State Buyer, Inc.   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      L+ 4.75%        5.50 %   6/22/2026   $ 14,779       14,701       14,779          
                                      Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Total     $ 14,701     $ 14,779       30.0 %
                                                                 
    High Tech Industries   CB Nike IntermediateCo Ltd   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver     -        -   10/31/2025   $ -       -       -          
        CB Nike IntermediateCo Ltd   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      L+ 4.75%        5.75 %   10/31/2025   $ 34,542       34,542       34,542          
        Utimaco, Inc.   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      L+ 4.00%        4.15 %   8/9/2027   $ 14,701       14,701       14,701          
                                      High Tech Industries Total     $ 49,243     $ 49,243       100.1 %
                                                                 
    Media: Broadcasting & Subscription   Vital Holdco Limited   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      L+ 5.25%        6.25 %   5/29/2026   $ 35,004       35,004       35,004          
                                      Media: Broadcasting & Subscription Total     $ 35,004     $ 35,004       71.2 %
                                                                 
                                      U.S. Dollars Total     $ 125,543     $ 125,704       255.5 %
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                      Total     $ 398,280     $ 394,503       802.0 %

 

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Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

 

Currency Purchased   Currency Sold   Counterparty     Settlement Date   Unrealized Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
EURO 1,843   AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS 2,855         7/19/2021   $ 44  
EURO 564   CANADIAN DOLLARS 847         7/19/2021     (14 )
EURO 882   DANISH KRONE 6,559         7/19/2021     (0 )
EURO 7,667   BRITISH POUNDS 6,667         7/19/2021     (113 )
EURO 847   NORWEGIAN KRONE 8,517         7/19/2021     15  
EURO 12,229   US DOLLARS 14,683           7/19/2021     (164 )
EURO 1,050   US DOLLARS 1,271         7/19/2021     (24 )
US DOLLARS 8,562   AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS 11,053         7/19/2021     262  
US DOLLARS 2,622   CANADIAN DOLLARS 3,278         7/19/2021     (26 )
US DOLLARS 4,098   DANISH KRONE 25,389         7/19/2021     45  
US DOLLARS 29,553   EURO 26,615         7/19/2021     329  
US DOLLARS 553   EURO 457         7/19/2021     11  
US DOLLARS 35,635   BRITISH POUNDS 25,809         7/19/2021     (40 )
US DOLLARS 3,940   NORWEGIAN KRONE 32,971           7/19/2021     105  
                  $ 430  

 

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Below is the financial information for ISLP:

 

Selected Balance Sheet Information

 

    As of  
    June 30, 2021  
Investments at fair value (cost - $398,280)   $ 394,503  
Cash     9,423  
Foreign cash     3,729  
Deferred financing costs     2,223  
Other assets     4,425  
Total assets   $ 414,303  
Debt   $ 219,529  
Subordinated notes payable to members     137,857  
Dividend payable     1,100  
Other payables     6,626  
Total liabilities   $ 365,112  
Members’ equity     49,191  
Total liabilities and members’ equity   $ 414,303  

 

Selected Statement of Operations Information

 

    For the Three
Months Ended
    For the Six
Months Ended
 
    June 30, 2021     June 30, 2021  
Investment Income                
Interest Income   $ 6,010     $ 8,112  
Other            
Total investment income     6,010       8,112  
Expenses                
Interest and debt financing expenses     1,353       1,908  
Interest expense on members subordinated notes     3,137       4,444  
General and administrative expenses     401       758  
Total expenses     4,891       7,110  
Net investment income     1,119       1,002  
Net realized and unrealized gain (losses)                
Net realized gain (loss) on investments     2       (20 )
Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions     (678 )     2,666  
Net realized gain (loss) on forward contracts     1,194       1,194  
Net unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency     1,877       4,869  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward contracts     (1,223 )     430  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     309       (3,777 )
Net gain (loss) on investments     1,481       5,362  
Net increase (decrease) in members’ equity resulting from operations   $ 2,600     $ 6,364  

 

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Note 4. Fair Value Measurements

 

Fair Value Disclosures

 

The following table presents fair value measurements of investments by major class, cash equivalents and derivatives as of June 30, 2021, according to the fair value hierarchy:

 

          Fair Value Measurements  
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Measured at
Net Asset
Value (2)
    Total  
Investments:                              
First Lien Senior Secured Loans   $     $ 137,682     $ 1,743,822           $ 1,881,504  
Equity Interests                 136,579             136,579  
Second Lien Senior Secured Loans           12,326       102,846             115,172  
Subordinated Note in Investment Vehicles (1)                 97,360             97,360  
Preferred Equity                 37,043               37,043  
Equity Interest in Investment Vehicles (1)                         35,303       35,303  
Subordinated Debt                     16,579             16,579  
Warrants                              
Total Investments   $     $ 150,008     $ 2,134,229     $ 35,303     $ 2,319,540  
Cash equivalents   $ 85,534     $     $     $     $ 85,534  
Forward currency exchange contracts (liability)   $     $ 2,010     $     $     $ 2,010  

 

 

(1) Represents debt and equity investment in ISLP.
(2) In accordance with ASC Subtopic 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, or ASC 820-10, our equity investment in ISLP is measured using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient for fair value, have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy.

 

 

The following table presents fair value measurements of investments by major class, cash equivalents and derivatives as of December 31, 2020, according to the fair value hierarchy:

 

    Fair Value Measurements  
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
Investments:                        
First Lien Senior Secured Loans   $     $ 213,760     $ 1,951,150     $ 2,164,910  
Second Lien Senior Secured Loans           21,619       140,341       161,960  
Equity Interests                 119,905       119,905  
Preferred Equity                 37,713       37,713  
Warrants                        
Total Investments   $     $ 235,379     $ 2,249,109     $ 2,484,488  
Cash equivalents   $ 54,952     $     $     $ 54,952  
Forward currency exchange contracts (liability)   $     $ 22,614     $     $ 22,614  

 

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

 

    First Lien
Senior
Secured
Loans
    Equity
Interests
    Second
Lien
Senior
Secured
Loans
    Subordinated
Note in
Investment
Vehicles (2)
    Preferred
Equity
    Subordinated Debt     Warrants     Total
Investments
 
Balance as
of January 1,
2021
  $ 1,951,150     $ 119,905     $ 140,341     $     $ 37,713     $     $     $ 2,249,109  
Purchases of
investments
and other
adjustments
to cost (1)
    390,853       9,563       44,741       97,360       3,889       16,557       2       562,965  
Paid-in-kind
interest
    5,297                                           5,297  
Net accretion of
discounts
(amortization
of premiums)
    2,543             244                   6             2,793  
Proceeds from
principal
repayments
and sales
of investments
(1)
    (641,023 )           (86,463 )           (11,268 )                 (738,754 )
Net change in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
on
investments
    (10,791 )     7,111       2,144             (309 )     16       (2 )     (1,831 )
Net realized
gains
(losses)
on
investments
    15,799             1,839             7,018                   24,656  
Transfers out of
Level 3
                                               
Transfers to
Level 3
    29,994                                           29,994  
Balance as of
June 30, 2021
  $ 1,743,822     $ 136,579     $ 102,846     $ 97,360     $ 37,043     $ 16,579     $     $ 2,134,229  
Change in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
attributable to
investments
still held at
June 30, 2021
  $ (5,208 )   $ 7,110     $ 2,103     $     $ (309 )   $ 16     $ (2 )   $ 3,710  

 

 

(1) Includes reorganizations and restructuring of investments.

 

(2) Represents debt investment in ISLP.

 

Transfers between levels, if any, are recognized at the beginning of the quarter in which transfers occur. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, transfers from Level 2 to Level 3 were primarily due to decreased price transparency. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, transfers from Level 3 to Level 2 were primarily due to increased price transparency.

 

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The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for investments that use Level 3 inputs for the six months ended June 30, 2020:

 

    First Lien
Senior Secured
Loans
    First Lien
Last Out
Loans
    Second Lien
Senior Secured
Loans
    Subordinated
Debt
    Equity
Interests
    Preferred
Equity
    Warrants     Total
Investments
 
Balance as of January 1, 2020   $ 1,989,621     $ 29,300     $ 124,027     $ 15,000     $ 99,293     $ 24,318     $ 122     $ 2,281,681  
Purchases of investments and other adjustments to cost     296,668       5,928                   22,314                   324,910  
Paid-in-kind interest     1,461                               33             1,494  
Net accretion of discounts (amortization of premiums)     2,239       24       179       25                         2,467  
Proceeds from principal repayments and sales of investments     (193,570 )     (11,628 )                                   (205,198 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on
investments
    (73,998 )     (1,585 )     (11,757 )     (25 )     (8,651 )     (1,024 )     (22 )     (97,062 )
Net realized losses on investments     (393 )                                         (393 )
Transfers out of Level 3     (83,029 )           (9,014 )                             (92,043 )
Transfers to Level 3     29,578             14,286                               43,864  
Balance as of June 30, 2020   $ 1,968,577     $ 22,039     $ 117,721     $ 15,000     $ 112,956     $ 23,327     $ 100     $ 2,259,720  
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) attributable to
investments still held at June 30, 2020
  $ (72,637 )   $ (1,399 )   $ (11,757 )   $ (25 )   $ (8,651 )   $ (1,024 )   $ (22 )   $ (95,515 )

 

Transfers between levels, if any, are recognized at the beginning of the quarter in which transfers occur. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, transfers from Level 2 to Level 3 were primarily due to decreased price transparency. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, transfers from Level 3 to Level 2 were primarily due to increased price transparency.

 

Significant Unobservable Inputs

 

ASC 820 requires disclosure of quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used in the valuation of assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. Disclosure of this information is not required in circumstances where a valuation (unadjusted) is obtained from a third-party pricing service and the information regarding the unobservable inputs is not reasonably available to the Company and as such, the disclosures provided below exclude those investments valued in that manner.

 

The valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used in Level 3 fair value measurements of assets as of June 30, 2021 were as follows:

 

    As of June 30, 2021        
    Fair Value
of Level 3 Assets (1)
  Valuation
Technique
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
    Range of Significant
Unobservable Inputs
(Weighted Average (2))
 
First Lien Senior Secured Loans   $ 1,518,617     Discounted Cash
Flows
      Comparative
Yields
      4.7%-16.1% (8.1% )
First Lien Senior Secured Loans     71,656     Comparable
Company Multiple
      EBITDA Multiple       7.5x-7.7x (7.5x )
First Lien Senior Secured Loans     19,399     Discounted Cash
Flows
      Discount Rate       10.0 %
First Lien Senior Secured Loans     14,012     Collateral
Analysis
      Recovery Rate       100.0 %
Second Lien Senior Secured Loans     102,846      Discounted Cash
Flows
      Comparative
Yields
      8.8%-14.2% (11.2% )
Subordinated Note Investment Vehicles     97,360     Discounted Cash
Flows
      Comparative
Yields
      9.9%  
Equity Interests     90,739     Discounted Cash
Flows
      Discount Rate       10.0%-16.4% (15.2% )
Equity Interests     23,940     Comparable
Company Multiple
      EBITDA Multiple       8.0x-19.0x (13.2x )
Equity Interests     16,988     Comparable
Company Multiple
      Comparative
Yields
      7.0%  
Preferred Equity     9,437    

Comparable

Company Multiple

      EBITDA Multiple       7.7x-13.3x (10.0x )
Preferred Equity     16,778     Discounted Cash
Flows
      Discount Rate       10.0 %
Warrants         Comparable
Company Multiple
      EBITDA Multiple       7.7x-8.0 x
Total investments   $ 1,981,772                        

 

 

(1) Included within the Level 3 assets of $2,134,229 is an amount of $152,457 for which the Advisor did not develop the unobservable inputs for the determination of fair value (examples include single source quotation and prior or pending transactions such as investments originated in the quarter or imminent payoffs).
(2) Weighted average is calculated by weighing the significant unobservable input by the relative fair value of each investment in the category.

 

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The Company used the income approach and market approach to determine the fair value of certain Level 3 assets as of June 30, 2021. The significant unobservable inputs used in the income approach are the comparative yield and discount rate. The comparative yield and discount rate are used to discount the estimated future cash flows expected to be received from the underlying investment. An increase/decrease in the comparative yield or discount rate would result in a decrease/increase, respectively, in the fair value. The significant unobservable inputs used in the market approach are the comparable company multiple and the recovery rate. The multiple is used to estimate the enterprise value of the underlying investment. An increase/decrease in the multiple would result in an increase/decrease, respectively, in the fair value. The recovery rate represents the extent to which proceeds can be recovered. An increase/decrease in the recovery rate would result in an increase/decrease, respectively, in the fair value.

 

The valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used in Level 3 fair value measurements of assets as of December 31, 2020 were as follows:

 

    As of December 31, 2020  
    Fair Value of
Level 3 Assets
(1)
    Valuation
Technique
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
    Range of Significant
Unobservable Inputs
(Weighted Average(2))
 
First Lien Senior Secured Loans   $ 1,730,334       Discounted Cash
Flows
      Comparative Yields       4.7%-15.2% (7.7 )%
First Lien Senior Secured Loans     54,669       Comparable
Company Multiple
      EBITDA Multiple       7.5x-7.5x (7.5x )
                      Probability weighting
of alternative
outcomes
      33.3%-66.7 %
First Lien Senior Secured Loans     18,801       Discounted Cash
Flows
      Discount Rate       10.0%-10.0% (10.0 )%
First Lien Senior Secured Loans     17,907       Collateral Analysis       Recovery Rate       100 %
Second Lien Senior Secured Loans     103,764       Discounted Cash
Flows
      Comparative Yields       8.3%-15.7% (10.5 )%
Equity Interests     33,019       Comparable
Company Multiple
      EBITDA Multiple       7.0x-17.0x (10.0x )
Equity Interests     78,780       Discounted Cash
Flows
      Discount Rate       10.0%-16.4% (15.4 )%
Preferred Equity     27,474       Comparable
Company Multiple
      EBITDA Multiple       7.8x-13.3x (11.5x )
Preferred Equity     10,239       Discounted Cash
Flows
      Discount Rate       10.0 %
Warrants           Comparable
Company Multiple
      EBITDA Multiple       7.8x  
Total investments   $ 2,074,987                          

 

 

(1) Included within the Level 3 assets of $2,249,109 is an amount of $174,122 for which the Advisor did not develop the unobservable inputs for the determination of fair value (examples include single source quotation and prior or pending transactions).
   
(2) Weighted average is calculated by weighing the significant unobservable input by the relative fair value of each investment in the category.

 

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The Company used the income approach and market approach to determine the fair value of certain Level 3 assets as of December 31, 2020. The significant unobservable input used in the income approach is the comparative yield. The significant unobservable inputs used in the income approach are the comparative yield and discount rate. The comparative yield and discount rate are used to discount the estimated future cash flows expected to be received from the underlying investment. An increase/decrease in the comparative yield or discount rate would result in a decrease/increase, respectively, in the fair value. The significant unobservable input used in the market approach is the comparable company multiple. The multiple is used to estimate the enterprise value of the underlying investment. An increase/decrease in the multiple would result in an increase/decrease, respectively, in the fair value. The recovery rate represents the extent to which proceeds can be recovered. An increase/decrease in the recovery rate would result in an increase/decrease, respectively, in the fair value.

 

The fair values of the 2018-1 Notes (as defined in Note 6), which are categorized as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, approximate the carrying value of such notes. The fair value of the JPM Credit Facility (as defined in Note 6), which is categorized as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, approximates the carrying value of such facility. The fair values of the 2019-1 Debt (as defined in Note 6), which are categorized as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, approximate the carrying value of such debt. The fair values of the 2023 Notes (as defined in Note 6), which are categorized as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, approximate the carrying value of such notes. The fair values of the 2026 Notes (as defined in Note 6), which are categorized as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy as of June 30, 2021, approximate the carrying value of such notes.

 

Note 5. Related Party Transactions

 

Investment Advisory Agreement

 

The Company entered into the first amended and restated investment advisory agreement as of November 14, 2018 (the “Investment Advisory Agreement”) with the Advisor, pursuant to which the Advisor manages the Company’s investment program and related activities. On November 28, 2018, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Directors, approved a second amended and restated advisory agreement (the “Amended Advisory Agreement”) between the Company and BCSF Advisors, LP (“the Advisor”). On February 1, 2019, Shareholders approved the Amended Advisory Agreement which replaced the existing Investment Advisory Agreement.

 

Base Management Fee

 

The Company pays the Advisor a base management fee (the “Base Management Fee”), accrued and payable quarterly in arrears. The Base Management Fee is calculated at an annual rate of 1.5% (0.375% per quarter) of the average value of the Company’s gross assets (excluding cash and cash equivalents, but including assets purchased with borrowed amounts) at the end of each of the two most recently completed calendar quarters. Such amount shall be appropriately adjusted (based on the actual number of days elapsed relative to the total number of days in such calendar quarter) for any share issuance or repurchases by the Company during a calendar quarter. The Base Management Fee for any partial quarter will be appropriately prorated. Effective February 1, 2019, the base management fee has been revised to a tiered management fee structure so that the base management fee of 1.5% (0.375% per quarter) of the average value of the Company’s gross assets (excluding cash and cash equivalents, but including assets purchased with borrowed amounts) will continue to apply to assets held at an asset coverage ratio down to 200%, but a lower base management fee of 1.0% (0.25% per quarter) of the average value of the Company’s gross assets (excluding cash and cash equivalents, but including assets purchased with borrowed amounts) will apply to any amount of assets attributable to leverage decreasing the Company’s asset coverage ratio below 200%.

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, management fees were $8.6 million and $8.6 million, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, management fees were $17.3 million and $17.4 million, respectively. For the three months ended June 30, 2021, $0.0 million was contractually waived and $2.7 million was voluntarily waived. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, $0.0 million was contractually waived and $4.8 million was voluntarily waived. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, there was no contractual or voluntary waivers.

 

As of June 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020, management fees payable were $5.9 million and $6.3 million, respectively.

 

Incentive Fee

 

The incentive fee consists of two parts that are determined independently of each other such that one component may be payable even if the other is not.

  

The first part, the Incentive Fee based on income is calculated and payable quarterly in arrears as detailed below.

 

The second part, the capital gains incentive fee, is determined and payable in arrears as detailed below.

 

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Incentive Fee on Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income

 

Pre-incentive fee net investment income means interest income, dividend income and any other income (including any other fees such as commitment, origination, structuring, diligence and consulting fees or other fees that the Company receives from portfolio companies but excluding fees for providing managerial assistance) accrued during the calendar quarter, minus operating expenses for the quarter (including the Base Management Fee, any expenses payable under the Administration Agreement, and any interest expense and dividends paid on any outstanding preferred stock, but excluding the incentive fee). Pre-incentive fee net investment income includes, in the case of investments with a deferred interest feature such as market discount, original issue discount (“OID”), debt instruments with PIK interest, preferred stock with PIK dividends and zero-coupon securities, accrued income that the Company has not yet received in cash.

 

Pre-incentive fee net investment income does not include any realized or unrealized capital gains or losses or unrealized capital appreciation or depreciation. Because of the structure of the incentive fee, it is possible that the Company may pay an incentive fee in a quarter where the Company incurs a loss. For example, if the Company receives pre-incentive fee net investment income in excess of the Hurdle rate for a quarter, the Company will pay the applicable incentive fee even if the Company has incurred a loss in that quarter due to realized and unrealized capital losses.

 

Prior to the calendar quarter that commenced on January 1, 2019 the incentive on income was calculated as follows:

 

  (i) 15.0% of the pre-incentive fee net investment income for the current quarter prior to the IPO; or
     
  (ii) 17.5% of the pre-incentive fee net income for the current quarter after the IPO; and
     
  (i) 15.0% of all remaining pre-incentive fee net investment income above the “catch-up” prior to the IPO, or
     
  (ii) 17.5% of all remaining pre-incentive fee net investment income above the “catch-up” after the IPO.

 

Beginning with the calendar quarter that commenced on January 1, 2019, the incentive fee based on income is calculated and payable quarterly in arrears based on the aggregate pre-incentive fee net investment income in respect of the current calendar quarter and the eleven preceding calendar quarters beginning with the calendar quarter that commenced on or after January 1, 2019 (or the appropriate portion thereof in the case of any of the Company’s first eleven calendar quarters that commence on or after January 1, 2019) (in either case, the “Trailing Twelve Quarters”). This calculation is referred to as the “Three-Year Lookback.”

 

With respect to any calendar quarter that commenced on or after January 1, 2019, pre-incentive fee net investment income in respect of the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters is compared to a “Hurdle Amount” equal to the product of (i) the hurdle rate of 1.5% per quarter (6% annualized) and (ii) the sum of our net assets (defined as total assets less indebtedness and before taking into account any incentive fees payable during the period) at the beginning of each applicable calendar quarter comprising the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters. The Hurdle Amount will be calculated after making appropriate adjustments to our NAV at the beginning of each applicable calendar quarter for our subscriptions (which shall include all issuances by us of shares of our Common Stock, including issuances pursuant to the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan) and distributions during the applicable calendar quarter.

 

Commencing on January 1, 2019, the quarterly incentive fee based on income is calculated, subject to the Incentive Fee Cap (as defined below), based on the amount by which (A) aggregate pre-incentive fee net investment income in respect of the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters exceeds (B) the Hurdle Amount for such Trailing Twelve Quarters. The amount of the excess of (A) over (B) described in this paragraph for such Trailing Twelve Quarters is referred to as the “Excess Income Amount.” The incentive fee based on income that is paid to the Advisor in respect of a particular calendar quarter will equal the Excess Income Amount less the aggregate incentive fees based on income that were paid to the Advisor in the preceding eleven calendar quarters (or portion thereof) comprising the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters.

 

The incentive fee based on income for each calendar quarter is determined as follows:

 

  (i) No incentive fee based on income is payable to the Advisor for any calendar quarter for which there is no Excess Income Amount;

 

  (ii) 100% of the aggregate pre-incentive fee net investment income in respect of the Trailing Twelve Quarters with respect to that portion of such pre-incentive fee net investment income, if any, that exceeds the Hurdle Amount, but is less than or equal to an amount, which the Company refers to as the “Catch-up Amount,” determined as the sum of 1.8182% multiplied by our NAV at the beginning of each applicable calendar quarter comprising the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters; and

 

  (iii) 17.5% of the aggregate pre-incentive fee net investment income in respect of the Trailing Twelve Quarters that exceeds the Catch-up Amount.

 

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Incentive Fee Cap

 

With respect to any calendar quarter that commences on or after January 1, 2019, the incentive fee based on income is subject to a cap (the “Incentive Fee Cap”). The Incentive Fee Cap in respect of any calendar quarter is an amount equal to 17.5% of the Cumulative Net Return (as defined below) during the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters less the aggregate incentive fees based on income that were paid to the Advisor in the preceding eleven calendar quarters (or portion thereof) comprising the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters.

 

“Cumulative Net Return” during the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters means (x) the pre-incentive fee net investment income in respect of the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters less (y) any Net Capital Loss, if any, in respect of the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters. If, in any quarter, the Incentive Fee Cap is zero or a negative value, the Company will pay no incentive fee based on income to the Advisor in respect of that quarter. If, in any quarter, the Incentive Fee Cap for such quarter is a positive value but is less than the incentive fee based on income that is payable to the Advisor for such quarter calculated as described above, the Company will pay an incentive fee based on income to the Advisor equal to the Incentive Fee Cap in respect of such quarter. If, in any quarter, the Incentive Fee Cap for such quarter is equal to or greater than the incentive fee based on income that is payable to the Advisor for such quarter calculated as described above, the Company will pay an incentive fee based on income to the Advisor equal to the incentive fee calculated as described above for such quarter without regard to the Incentive Fee Cap.

 

“Net Capital Loss” in respect of a particular period means the difference, if positive, between (i) aggregate capital losses, whether realized or unrealized, in respect of such period and (ii) aggregate capital gains, whether realized or unrealized, in respect of such period.

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the Company incurred $8.0 million and $0.0 million, respectively, of income incentive fees (before waivers), which are included in incentive fees on the consolidated statements of operations. The Advisor has voluntarily waived $4.5 million and $0.0 million, respectively, of the income incentive fees earned by the Advisor during the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020. Such income incentive fee waiver is irrevocable and such waived income incentive fees will not be subject to recoupment in future periods. This income incentive fee waiver does not impact any income incentive fees earned by the Advisor in future periods.

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the Company incurred $14.8 million and $0.0 million, respectively, of income incentive fees (before waivers), which are included in incentive fees on the consolidated statements of operations. The Advisor has voluntarily waived $4.5 million and $0.0 million, respectively, of the income incentive fees earned by the Advisor during the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020. Such income incentive fee waiver is irrevocable and such waived income incentive fees will not be subject to recoupment in future periods. This income incentive fee waiver does not impact any income incentive fees earned by the Advisor in future periods.

 

As of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, there was $3.5 million and $3.8 million, respectively, related to the income incentive fee accrued in incentive fee payable on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities.

 

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Annual Incentive Fee Based on Capital Gains

 

The second part of the incentive fee is a capital gains incentive fee that will be determined and payable in arrears in cash as of the end of each fiscal year (or upon termination of the Amended Advisory Agreement, as of the termination date), and equals (i) 15% of our realized capital gains as of the end of the fiscal year prior to the IPO, and (ii) 17.5% of our realized capital gains as of the end of the fiscal year after the IPO. In determining the capital gains incentive fee payable to the Advisor, the Company calculates the cumulative aggregate realized capital gains and cumulative aggregate realized capital losses since our inception, and the aggregate unrealized capital depreciation as of the date of the calculation, as applicable, with respect to each of the investments in our portfolio. For this purpose, cumulative aggregate realized capital gains, if any, equals the sum of the differences between the net sales price of each investment, when sold, and the cost of such investment. Cumulative aggregate realized capital losses equals the sum of the amounts by which the net sales price of each investment, when sold, is less than the cost of such investment. Aggregate unrealized capital depreciation equals the sum of the difference, if negative, between the valuation of each investment as of the applicable calculation date and the cost of such investment. At the end of the applicable year, the amount of capital gains that serves as the basis for our calculation of the capital gains incentive fee equals the cumulative aggregate realized capital gains less cumulative aggregate realized capital losses, less aggregate unrealized capital depreciation, with respect to our portfolio of investments. If this number is positive at the end of such year, then the capital gains incentive fee for such year will equal 15% before the IPO or 17.5% after the IPO, as applicable, of such amount, less the aggregate amount of any capital gains incentive fees paid in respect of our portfolio in all prior years.

  

Because the IPO occurred on a date other than the first day of a fiscal year, a capital gains incentive fee was calculated as of the day before the IPO, with such capital gains incentive fee paid to the Advisor following the end of the fiscal year in which the IPO occurred. For the avoidance of doubt, such capital gains incentive fee was equal to 15% of the Company’s realized capital gains on a cumulative basis from inception through the day before the IPO, computed net of all realized capital losses and unrealized capital depreciation on a cumulative basis, less the aggregate amount of any previously paid capital gains incentive fees. Following the IPO, solely for the purposes of calculating the capital gains incentive fee, the Company will be deemed to have previously paid capital gains incentive fees prior to the IPO equal to the product obtained by multiplying (a) the actual aggregate amount of previously paid capital gains incentive fees for all periods prior to the IPO by (b) the percentage obtained by dividing (x) 17.5% by (y) 15%. In the event that the Amended Advisory Agreement shall terminate as of a date that is not a fiscal year end, the termination date shall be treated as though it were a fiscal year end for purposes of calculating and paying a capital gains incentive fee.

 

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There was no capital gains incentive fee payable to the Advisor under the Amended Advisory Agreement as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.

 

US GAAP requires that the incentive fee accrual consider the cumulative aggregate unrealized capital appreciation of investments or other financial instruments in the calculation, as an incentive fee would be payable if such unrealized capital appreciation were realized, even though such unrealized capital appreciation is not permitted to be considered in calculating the fee actually payable under the Amended Advisory Agreement (“GAAP Incentive Fee”). There can be no assurance that such unrealized appreciation will be realized in the future. Accordingly, such fee, as calculated and accrued, would not necessarily be payable under the Amended Advisory Agreement, and may never be paid based upon the computation of incentive fees in subsequent period.

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the Company incurred no incentive fees related to the GAAP Incentive Fee. For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the Company incurred no incentive fees related to the GAAP Incentive Fee. As of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, there was $0.0 million and $0.0 million related to the GAAP Incentive Fee accrued in incentive fee payable on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities, respectively.

 

Administration Agreement

 

The Company has entered into an administration agreement (the “Administration Agreement”) with the advisor pursuant to which the Administrator will provide the administrative services necessary for us to operate, and the Company will utilize the Administrator’s office facilities, equipment and recordkeeping services. Pursuant to the Administration Agreement, the Administrator has agreed to oversee our public reporting requirements and tax reporting and monitor our expenses and the performance of professional services rendered to us by others. The Administrator has also hired a sub-administrator to assist in the provision of administrative services. The Company will reimburse the Administrator for its costs and expenses and our allocable portion of overhead incurred by it in performing its obligations under the Administration Agreement, including certain compensation paid to or compensatory distributions received by our officers (including our Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Financial Officer) and any of their respective staff who provide services to us, operations staff who provide services to us, and internal audit staff, if any, to the extent internal audit performs a role in our Sarbanes-Oxley internal control assessment. Our allocable portion of overhead will be determined by the Administrator, which expects to use various methodologies such as allocation based on the percentage of time certain individuals devote, on an estimated basis, to the business and affairs of the Company, and will be subject to oversight by the Board. The Company incurred expenses related to the Administrator of $0.0 million and $0.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, which is included in other general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. The Company incurred expenses related to the Administrator of $0.0 million and $0.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, which is included in other general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. As of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, there were $0.0 million and $0.0 million in expenses related to the Administrator that were payable and included in “accounts payable and accrued expenses” in the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities, respectively. The sub-administrator is paid its compensation for performing its sub-administrative services under the sub-administration agreement. The Company incurred expenses related to the sub-administrator of $0.1 million and $0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, which is included in other general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. The sub-administrator is paid its compensation for performing its sub-administrative services under the sub-administration agreement. The Company incurred expenses related to the sub-administrator of $0.2 million and $0.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, which is included in other general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. The Administrator will not seek reimbursement in the event that any such reimbursements would cause any distributions to our stockholders to constitute a return of capital. In addition, the Administrator is permitted to delegate its duties under the Administration Agreement to affiliates or third parties and the Company will reimburse the expenses of these parties incurred and paid by the Advisor on our behalf.

 

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Resource Sharing Agreement

 

The Company’s investment activities are managed by the Advisor, an investment adviser that is registered with the SEC under the Advisers Act. The Advisor is responsible for originating prospective investments, conducting research and due diligence investigations on potential investments, analyzing investment opportunities, negotiating and structuring our investments and monitoring our investments and portfolio companies on an ongoing basis.

 

The Advisor has entered into a Resource Sharing Agreement (the “Resource Sharing Agreement”) with Bain Capital Credit, LP (“Bain Capital Credit”), pursuant to which Bain Capital Credit provides the Advisor with experienced investment professionals (including the members of the Advisor’s Credit Committee) and access to the resources of Bain Capital Credit so as to enable the Advisor to fulfill its obligations under the Amended Advisory Agreement. Through the Resource Sharing Agreement, the Advisor intends to capitalize on the significant deal origination, credit underwriting, due diligence, investment structuring, execution, portfolio management and monitoring experience of Bain Capital Credit’s investment professionals. There can be no assurance that Bain Capital Credit will perform its obligations under the Resource Sharing Agreement. The Resource Sharing Agreement may be terminated by either party on 60 days’ notice, which if terminated may have a material adverse consequence on the Company’s operations.

 

Co-investments

 

The Company will invest alongside our affiliates, subject to compliance with applicable regulations and our allocation procedures. Certain types of negotiated co-investments will be made only in accordance with the terms of the exemptive order the Company received from the SEC initially on August 23, 2016, as amended on March 23, 2018 (the “Order”). Under the terms of the Order, a “required majority” (as defined in Section 57(o) of the 1940 Act) of our independent directors must be able to reach certain conclusions in connection with a co-investment transaction, including that (1) the terms of the proposed transaction are reasonable and fair to us and our stockholders and do not involve overreaching of us or our stockholders on the part of any person concerned, and (2) the transaction is consistent with the interests of our stockholders and is consistent with our Board’s approved criteria. In certain situations where co-investment with one or more funds managed by the Advisor or its affiliates is not covered by the Order, the personnel of the Advisor or its affiliates will need to decide which funds will proceed with the investment. Such personnel will make these determinations based on policies and procedures, which are designed to reasonably ensure that investment opportunities are allocated fairly and equitably among affiliated funds over time and in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws, rules and regulations.

 

Revolving Advisor Loan

 

On March 27, 2020, the Company entered into an unsecured revolving loan agreement (the “Revolving Advisor Loan”) with BCSF Advisors, LP, the investment adviser of the Company. The Revolving Advisor Loan has a maximum credit limit of $50.0 million and a maturity date of March 27, 2023. The Revolving Advisor Loan accrues interest at the Applicable Federal Rate from the date of such loan until the loan is repaid in full. Please see Note 6 for additional details.

 

Related Party Commitments

 

As of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Advisor held 487,756.81 and 487,574.03 shares of the Company’s common stock, respectively. An affiliate of the Advisor is the investment manager to certain pooled investment vehicles which are investors in the Company. Collectively, these investors held 12,875,920.66 and 12,875,920.66 shares of the Company at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

 

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Non-Controlled/Affiliate and Controlled Affiliate Investments

 

Transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2021 in which the issuer was either an Affiliated Person or an Affiliated Person that the Company is deemed to Control are as follows:

 

Portfolio Company   Fair Value
as of
December 31,
2020
    Gross
Additions
    Gross
Reductions
    Change in
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses)
    Realized
Gains
(Losses)
    Fair Value
as of
June 30,
2021
    Dividend,
Interest, and
PIK
Income
    Other
Income
 
Non-Controlled/affiliate investment                                                                
ADT Pizza, LLC, Equity Interest (1)   $ 15,918     $ -     $ -     $ 1,070     $ -     $ 16,988     $ -     $ -  
Blackbrush Oil & Gas, L.P. Equity Interest (1)     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Blackbrush Oil & Gas, L.P. Preferred Equity (1)     10,239       -       -       6,539       -       16,778       -       -  
Blackbrush Oil & Gas, L.P. First Lien Senior Secured Loan     12,089       122       -       -       -       12,211       488       -  
Direct Travel, Inc. First Lien Senior Secured Loan     4,404       211       -       -       -       4,615       240       -  
Direct Travel, Inc. Equity Interest (1)     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Direct Travel, Inc. First Lien Senior Secured Loan–Delayed Draw     2,588       128       -       (118 )     -       2,598       142       -  
Direct Travel, Inc. First Lien Senior Secured Loan–Delayed Draw     1,313       66       -       (60 )     -       1,319       76       -  
Direct Travel, Inc. First Lien Senior Secured Loan     44,212       2,226       -       (2,024 )     -       44,414       2,566       -  
Direct Travel, Inc. First Lien Senior Secured Loan–Delayed Draw     1,950       1,725       -       -       -       3,675       133       -  
Direct Travel, Inc. First Lien Senior Secured Loan     202       -       -       -       -       202       7       -  
Total Non-Controlled/affiliate investment   $ 92,915     $ 4,478     $ -     $ 5,407     $ -     $ 102,800     $ 3,652     $ -  

 

Portfolio Company    Fair Value
as of
December 31,
2020
    Gross
Additions
    Gross
Reductions
    Change in
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses)
    Realized
Gains
(Losses)
    Fair Value
as of
June 30,
2021
    Dividend,
Interest,
and PIK
Income
    Other
Income
 
Controlled affiliate investment                                                                
ACC Holdco, LLC, Preferred Equity   $ 10,828     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 10,828     $ 697     $ -  
Air Comm Corporation LLC, First Lien Senior Secured Loan     26,484       72       (69 )     737       -       27,224       1,090       -  
BCC Jetstream Holdings Aviation (On II), LLC, Equity Interest     629       -       -       (629 )     -       -       50       -  
BCC Jetstream Holdings Aviation (On II), LLC, First Lien Senior Secured Loan     6,712       483       -       (7 )     -       7,188       463       -  
BCC Jetstream Holdings Aviation (Off I), LLC, Equity Interest     11,703       -       -       (727 )     -       10,976       534       -  
Gale Aviation (Offshore) Co, Equity Interest     66,448       1,872       -       3,467       -       71,787       2,906       -  
International Senior Loan Program, LLC, Equity Interest Investment Vehicle     -       34,847       -       3,693       (3,237 )     35,303       776       -  
International Senior Loan Program, LLC, Subordinated Note Investment Vehicle     -       97,360       -       -       -       97,360       3,140       -  
Lightning Holdings Equity Interest     7,308       953       -       (285 )     -       7,976       -       -  
Total Controlled affiliate investment   $ 130,112     $ 135,587     $ (69 )   $ 6,249     $ (3,237 )   $ 268,642     $ 9,656     $ -  
Total   $ 223,027     $ 140,065     $ (69 )   $ 11,656     $ (3,237 )   $ 371,442     $ 13,308     $ -  

 

 

  (1) Non-income producing.

 

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Transactions during the year ended December 31, 2020 in which the issuer was either an Affiliated Person or an Affiliated Person that the Company is deemed to Control are as follows:

 

Portfolio Company   Fair Value
as of
December 31,
2019
    Gross
Additions
    Gross
Reductions
    Change in
Unrealized Gains
(Losses)
    Realized
Gains
(Losses)
    Fair Value
as of
December 31,
2020
    Dividend
and
Interest
Income
    Other
Income
 
Non-Controlled/affiliate investment                                                                
ADT Pizza, LLC, Equity Interest (1)   $ 6,720     $ -     $ -     $ 9,198     $ -     $ 15,918     $ -     $ -  
Blackbrush Oil & Gas, L.P. Equity Interest (1)     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Blackbrush Oil & Gas, L.P. Preferred Equity (1)     -       10,104       -       135       -       10,239       -       -  
Blackbrush Oil & Gas, L.P. First Lien Senior Secured Loan     -       12,089       -       -       -       12,089       321       -  
Direct Travel, Inc. First Lien Senior Secured Loan     -       4,404       -       -       -       4,404       14       -  
Direct Travel, Inc. Equity Interest(1)     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Direct Travel, Inc. First Lien Senior Secured Loan–Delayed Draw     -       3,100       -       (512 )     -       2,588       73       -  
Direct Travel, Inc. First Lien Senior Secured Loan–Delayed Draw     -       1,572       -       (259 )     -       1,313       37       -  
Direct Travel, Inc. First Lien Senior Secured Loan     -       52,948       -       (8,736 )     -       44,212       1,236       -  
Direct Travel, Inc. First Lien Senior Secured Loan–Delayed Draw     -       1,950       -       -       -       1,950       28       -  
Direct Travel, Inc. First Lien Senior Secured Loan     -       202       -       -       -       202       157       202  
Total Non-Controlled/affiliate investment   $ 6,720     $ 86,369     $ -     $ (174 )   $ -     $ 92,915     $ 1,866     $ 202  

 

Portfolio Company   Fair Value
as of
December 31,
2019
    Gross
Additions
    Gross
Reductions
    Change in
Unrealized Gains
(Losses)
    Realized
Gains
(Losses)
    Fair Value
as of
December 31,
2020
    Dividend
and
Interest
Income
    Other
Income
 
Controlled affiliate investment                                                                
ACC Holdco, LLC, Preferred Equity   $ 10,828     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 10,828     $ 868     $ -  
Air Comm Corporation LLC, First Lien Senior Secured Loan     27,161       121       (274 )     (524 )     -       26,484       2,290       4  
BCC Jetstream Holdings Aviation (On II), LLC, Equity Interest     1,869       -       -       (1,240 )     -       629       100       -  
BCC Jetstream Holdings Aviation (On II), LLC, First Lien Senior Secured Loan     6,363       349       -       -       -       6,712       634       -  
BCC Jetstream Holdings Aviation (Off I), LLC, Equity Interest     13,091       -       -       (1,388 )     -       11,703       1,068       -  
Gale Aviation (Offshore) Co, Equity Interest     57,773       26,648       -       (17,973 )     -       66,448       6,500       -  
Lightning Holdings Equity Interest     -       7,308       -       -       -       7,308       -       -  
Total Controlled affiliate investment   $ 117,085     $ 34,426     $ (274 )   $ (21,125 )   $ -     $ 130,112     $ 11,460     $ 4  
Total   $ 123,805     $ 120,795     $ (274 )   $ (21,299 )   $ -     $ 223,027     $ 13,326     $ 206  

 

 

(1) Non-income producing.

 

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Note 6. Debt

 

In accordance with applicable SEC staff guidance and interpretations, as a BDC, with certain exceptions, effective February 2, 2019, the Company is permitted to borrow amounts such that its asset coverage ratio is at least 150% after such borrowing (if certain requirements are met), rather than 200%, as previously required. As of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company’s asset coverage ratio based on aggregated borrowings outstanding was 183% and 173%, respectively.

 

The Company’s outstanding borrowings as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 were as follows:

 

    As of June 30 2021     As of December 31, 2020  
    Total Aggregate
Principal
Amount
Committed
    Principal
Amount
Outstanding
    Carrying
Value (1)
    Total Aggregate
Principal
Amount
Committed
    Principal
Amount
Outstanding
    Carrying
Value (1)
 
BCSF Revolving Credit Facility   $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 425,000     $ 257,774     $ 257,774  
2018-1 Notes     365,700       365,700       364,092       365,700       365,700       364,006  
JPM Credit Facility     450,000       103,233       103,233       450,000       293,283       293,283  
2019-1 Debt     398,750       398,750       396,379       398,750       398,750       396,265  
Revolving Advisor Loan     50,000       -       -       50,000       -       -  
2023 Notes     150,000       150,000       147,635       150,000       150,000       147,032  
2026 Notes     300,000       300,000       294,690       -       -       -  
Total Debt   $ 1,714,450     $ 1,317,683     $ 1,306,029     $ 1,839,450     $ 1,465,507     $ 1,458,360  

 

 

(1) Carrying value represents aggregate principal amount outstanding less unamortized debt issuance costs.

 

The combined weighted average interest rate (excluding deferred upfront financing costs and unused fees) of the aggregate borrowings outstanding for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and year ended December 31, 2020 were 3.2% and 3.6%, respectively.

 

The following table shows the contractual maturities of our debt obligations as of June 30, 2021:

 

    Payments Due by Period  
    Total     Less than
1 year
    1 — 3 years     3 — 5 years     More than
5 years
 
2018-1 Notes   $ 365,700     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 365,700  
JPM Credit Facility     103,233       -       -       103,233       -  
2019-1 Debt     398,750       -       -       -       398,750  
2023 Notes     150,000       -       150,000       -       -  
2026 Notes     300,000       -       -       300,000       -  
Total Debt Obligations   $ 1,317,683     $ -     $ 150,000     $ 403,233     $ 764,450  

 

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BCSF Revolving Credit Facility

 

On October 4, 2017, the Company entered into the revolving credit agreement (the “BCSF Revolving Credit Facility”) with us, as equity holder, BCSF I, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned and consolidated subsidiary of the Company, as borrower, and Goldman Sachs Bank USA, as sole lead arranger (“Goldman Sachs”). The BCSF Revolving Credit Facility was subsequently amended on May 15, 2018 to reflect certain clarifications regarding margin requirements and hedging currencies. The maximum commitment amount under the BCSF Revolving Credit Facility is $500.0 million, and may be increased up to $750.0 million. Proceeds of the loans under the BCSF Revolving Credit Facility may be used to acquire certain qualifying loans and such other uses as permitted under the BCSF Revolving Credit Facility. The BCSF Revolving Credit Facility includes customary affirmative and negative covenants, including certain limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness and liens, as well as usual and customary events of default for revolving credit facilities of this nature.

 

On January 8, 2020, the Company entered into an amended and restated credit agreement of its BCSF Revolving Credit Facility. The amendment amended the existing credit facility to, among other things, modify various financial covenants, including removing a liquidity covenant and adding a net asset value covenant with respect to the Company, as sponsor.

 

On March 31, 2020, the Parties entered into Omnibus Amendment No. 1 to the amended and restated credit agreement. The amendment amended the existing credit facility to, among other things, provide for enhanced flexibility to purchase or contribute and borrow against revolving loans and delayed draw term loans, and to count certain additional assets in the calculation of collateral for the outstanding advances; increase the spread payable under the facility from 2.50% to 3.25% per annum; include additional events of default to the existing credit facility, including but not limited to, a qualified equity raise not effected on or prior to June 22, 2020; and, after June 22, 2020, require the Company to maintain at least $50.0 million of unencumbered liquidity or pay down the facility by at least $50.0 million.

 

On May 27, 2020, the Parties entered into Amendment No. 2 to the amended and restated credit agreement. The amendment amended the existing credit facility to, among other things, (i) permit the Company to incur a lien on assets purchased with the proceeds of the rights offering and (ii) remove the requirement that the Company maintain $50.0 million in unencumbered cash after the completion of the rights offering, instead requiring a pay down of $50.0 million within two business days after the closing of the rights offering, which was subsequently paid.

 

On August 14, 2020, the Parties entered into the second amended and restated credit agreement and the third amended and restated margining agreement (collectively, the “Amendment”), which amended and restated the terms of the existing credit facility (the “Amended and Restated Credit Facility”). The Amendment amends the existing credit facility to, among other things, (i) decrease the financing limit from $500.0 million to $425.0 million, (ii) decrease the interest rate on financing from LIBOR plus 3.25% per annum to LIBOR plus 3.00% per annum, and (iii) provide enhanced flexibility to contribute and borrow against revolving and delayed draw loans and modify certain other terms relating to collaterals.

 

Borrowings under the BCSF Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at LIBOR plus a margin. As of December 31, 2020, the BCSF Revolving Credit Facility was accruing interest expense at a rate of LIBOR plus 3.00%. The Company paid an unused commitment fee of 30 basis points (0.30%) per annum.

 

On March 11, 2021, the BCSF Revolving Credit Facility was terminated. The proceeds from the 2026 Notes were used to repay the total outstanding debt.

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the components of interest expense related to the BCSF Revolving Credit Facility were as follows:

 

    For the Three Months Ended June 30,  
    2021     2020  
Borrowing interest expense   $     $ 5,207  
Unused facility fee           70  
Amortization of deferred financing costs and upfront commitment fees           267  
Total interest and debt financing expenses   $     $ 5,544  

 

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For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the components of interest expense related to the BCSF Revolving Credit Facility were as follows:

 

    For the Six Months Ended June 30,  
    2021     2020  
Borrowing interest expense   $ 509     $ 9,605  
Unused facility fee     118       164  
Amortization of deferred financing costs and upfront commitment fees           533  
Total interest and debt financing expenses   $ 627     $ 10,302  

 

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2018-1 Notes

 

On September 28, 2018 (the “2018-1 Closing Date”), we, through BCC Middle Market CLO 2018-1 LLC (the “2018-1 Issuer”), a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned and consolidated subsidiary of the Company, completed its $451.2 million term debt securitization (the “CLO Transaction”). The notes issued in connection with the CLO Transaction (the “2018-1 Notes”) are secured by a diversified portfolio of the 2018-1 Issuer consisting primarily of middle market loans, the majority of which are senior secured loans (the “2018-1 Portfolio”). At the 2018-1 Closing Date, the 2018-1 Portfolio was comprised of assets transferred from the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries. All transfers were eliminated in consolidation and there were no realized gains or losses recognized in the CLO Transaction.

 

The CLO Transaction was executed through a private placement of the following 2018-1 Notes:

 

2018-1 Notes   Principal
Amount
    Spread above Index   Interest rate at
June 30, 2021
 
Class A-1 A   $ 205,900     1.55% + 3 Month LIBOR     1.74 %
Class A-1 B     45,000     1.50% + 3 Month LIBOR (first 24 months)     1.99 %
            1.80% + 3 Month LIBOR (thereafter)        
Class A-2     55,100     2.15% + 3 Month LIBOR     2.34 %
Class B     29,300     3.00% + 3 Month LIBOR     3.19 %
Class C     30,400     4.00% + 3 Month LIBOR     4.19 %
Total 2018-1 Notes     365,700              
Membership Interests     85,450     Non-interest bearing     Not applicable  
Total   $ 451,150              

 

The Class A-1 A, A-1 B, A-2, B and C 2018-1 Notes were issued at par and are scheduled to mature on October 20, 2030. The Company received 100% of the membership interests (the “Membership Interests”) in the 2018-1 Issuer in exchange for its sale to the 2018-1 Issuer of the initial closing date loan portfolio. The Membership Interests do not bear interest.

 

The Class A-1 A, A-1 B, A-2, B and C 2018-1 Notes are included in the consolidated financial statements. The Membership Interests are eliminated in consolidation.

 

The Company serves as portfolio manager of the 2018-1 Issuer pursuant to a portfolio management agreement between the Company and the 2018-1 Issuer. For so long as the Company serves as portfolio manager, the Company will not charge any management fee or subordinated interest to which it may be entitled.

 

During the reinvestment period (four years from the closing date of the CLO Transaction), pursuant to the indenture governing the 2018-1 Notes, all principal collections received on the underlying collateral may be used by the 2018-1 Issuer to purchase new collateral under the direction of the Company in its capacity as portfolio manager of the 2018-1 Issuer and in accordance with the 2018-1 Issuer’s investment strategy and the terms of the indenture.

 

The Company has agreed to hold on an ongoing basis the Membership Interests with an aggregate dollar purchase price of at least equal to 5% of the aggregate amount of all obligations issued by the 2018-1 Issuer for so long as the 2018-1 Notes remain outstanding.

 

The 2018-1 Issuer pays ongoing administrative expenses to the trustee, independent accountants, legal counsel, rating agencies and independent managers in connection with developing and maintaining reports and providing required services in connection with the administration of the 2018-1 Issuer.

 

As of June 30, 2021, there were 61 first lien and second lien senior secured loans with a total fair value of approximately $428.7 million and cash of $13.9 million securing the 2018-1 Notes. As of December 31, 2020, there were 60 first lien and second lien senior secured loans with a total fair value of approximately $424.0 million and cash of $11.1 million securing the 2018-1 Notes. Assets that are pledged as collateral for the 2018-1 Notes are not directly available to the creditors of the Company to satisfy any obligations of the Company other than the Company’s obligations under the indenture governing the 2018-1 Notes. Such assets are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The creditors of the 2018-1 Issuer have received security interests in such assets and such assets are not intended to be available to the creditors of the Company (or an affiliate of the Company). The 2018-1 Portfolio must meet certain requirements, including asset mix and concentration, term, agency rating, collateral coverage, minimum coupon, minimum spread and sector diversity requirements in the indenture governing the 2018-1 Notes. As of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company was in compliance with its covenants related to the 2018-1 Notes.

 

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Costs of $2.1 million were incurred in connection with debt securitization of the 2018-1 Notes by the 2018-1 Issuer which have been recorded as debt issuance costs and presented as a reduction to the outstanding principal amount of the 2018-1 Notes on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities and are being amortized over the life of the 2018-1 Issuer using the effective interest method. The balance of the unamortized debt issuance costs related to the 2018-1 Issuer was $1.6 million and $1.7 million as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the components of interest expense related to the 2018-1 Issuer were as follows:

 

    For the Three Months Ended June 30,  
    2021     2020  
Borrowing interest expense   $ 2,021     $ 2,988  
Amortization of debt issuance costs and upfront commitment fees     43       43  
Total interest and debt financing expenses   $ 2,064     $ 3,031  

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the components of interest expense related to the 2018-1 Issuer were as follows:

 

    For the Six Months Ended June 30,  
    2021     2020  
Borrowing interest expense   $ 4,045     $ 6,506  
Amortization of debt issuance costs and upfront commitment fees     86       86  
Total interest and debt financing expenses   $ 4,131     $ 6,592  

 

JPM Credit Facility

 

On April 30, 2019, the Company entered into a loan and security agreement (the “JPM Credit Agreement” or the “JPM Credit Facility”) as Borrower, with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Collateral Administrator, Collateral Agent, Securities Intermediary and Bank. The facility amount under the JPM Credit Agreement was $666.6 million. Borrowings under the JPM Credit Facility bore interest at LIBOR plus 2.75%.

 

On January 29, 2020, the Company entered into an amended and restated loan and security agreement (the "Amended Loan and Security Agreement") as Borrower, with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Collateral Administrator, Collateral Agent, Securities Intermediary and Bank. The Amended Loan and Security Agreement amended the Existing Loan and Security Agreement to, among other things, (1) decrease the financing limit under the agreement from $666.6 million to $500.0 million; (2) decrease the minimum facility amount from $466.6 million to $300.0 million period from January 29, 2020 to July 29, 2020 (the minimum facility amount will increase to $350.0 million after July 29, 2020 until the end of the reinvestment period); (3) decrease the interest rate on financing from 2.75% per annum over the applicable LIBOR to 2.375% per annum over the applicable LIBOR; and (4) extend the scheduled termination date of the agreement from November 29, 2022 to January 29, 2025.

 

On March 20, 2020, the Company entered into a second amended and restated loan and security agreement between the parties (the "Second Amended Loan and Security Agreement"). The Second Amended Loan and Security Agreement, among other things, provides flexibility to contribute and borrow against revolving loans, reduce the amount required to be reserved for unfunded revolvers and delayed draw obligations and decreases the financing limit by $50.0 million within 90 days or, based on the occurrence of certain events, such earlier period as may be set forth in the Second Amended Loan and Security Agreement. The Company shall pay to the Administrative Agent $50.0 million to the prepayment of Advances and the Financing Commitments shall be reduced by the amount of principal so prepaid on the earlier of two Business days following the closing of the Rights Offering and June 18, 2020, which the Company subsequently paid.

 

On July 2, 2020, the Company entered into a third amended and restated loan and security agreement with respect to the JPM Credit Agreement to, among other things, adjust the advance rates and make certain changes of an updating nature.

 

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The facility amount under the JPM Credit Agreement is $450.0 million. Proceeds of the loans under the JPM Credit Facility may be used to acquire certain qualifying loans and such other uses as permitted under the JPM Credit Agreement. The period from the effective date of the amendment until January 29, 2023 is referred to as the reinvestment period and during such reinvestment period, the Borrower may request drawdowns under the JPM Credit Facility.

 

The maturity date is the earliest of: (a) January 29, 2025, (b) the date on which the secured obligations become due and payable following the occurrence of an event of default, (c) the date on which the advances are repaid in full and (d) the date after a market value cure failure occurs on which all portfolio investments have been sold and proceeds there from have been received by the Borrower. The stated maturity date of January 29, 2025 may be extended for successive one year periods by mutual agreement of the Borrower and the Administrative Agent.

 

The JPM Credit Agreement includes customary affirmative and negative covenants, including certain limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness and liens, as well as usual and customary events of default for revolving credit facilities of this nature.

 

Borrowings under the JPM Credit Facility bear interest at LIBOR plus a margin. As of June 30, 2021, the JPM Credit Facility was accruing interest expense at a rate of LIBOR plus 2.375%. The Company pays an unused commitment fee of between 37.5 basis points (0.375%) and 75 basis points (0.75%) per annum depending on the size of the unused portion of the facility. Interest is payable quarterly in arrears.

 

As of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, there were $103.2 million and $293.3 million of borrowings under the JPM Credit Facility, respectively, and the Company was in compliance with the terms of the JPM Credit Facility.

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the components of interest expense related to the JPM Credit Facility were as follows:

 

    For the Three Months Ended June 30,  
    2021     2020  
Borrowing interest expense   $ 629     $ 4,101  
Unused facility fee     1,710       54  
Amortization of deferred financing costs and upfront commitment fees     65       62  
Total interest and debt financing expenses   $ 2,404     $ 4,217  

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the components of interest expense related to the JPM Credit Facility were as follows:

 

    For the Six Months Ended June 30,  
    2021     2020  
Borrowing interest expense   $ 2,419     $ 9,025  
Unused facility fee     2,344       216  
Amortization of deferred financing costs and upfront commitment fees     129       337  
Total interest and debt financing expenses   $ 4,892     $ 9,578  

 

2019-1 Debt

 

On August 28, 2019, the Company, through BCC Middle Market CLO 2019-1 LLC (the “2019-1 Issuer”), a Cayman Islands limited liability company and a wholly-owned and consolidated subsidiary of the Company, and BCC Middle Market CLO 2019-1 Co-Issuer, LLC (the “Co-Issuer” and, together with the Issuer, the “Co-Issuers”), a Delaware limited liability company, completed its $501.0 million term debt securitization (the “2019-1 CLO Transaction”). The notes issued in connection with the 2019-1 CLO Transaction (the “2019-1 Notes”) are secured by a diversified portfolio of the Co-Issuers consisting primarily of middle market loans, the majority of which are senior secured loans (the “2019-1 Portfolio”). The Co-Issuers also issued Class A-1L Loans (the “Loans” and, together with the 2019-1 Notes, the “2019-1 Debt”). The Loans are also secured by the 2019-1 Portfolio. At the 2019-1 closing date, the 2019-1 Portfolio was comprised of assets transferred from the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries. All transfers were eliminated in consolidation and there were no realized gains or losses recognized in the 2019-1 CLO Transaction.

 

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The 2019-1 CLO Transaction was executed through a private placement of the following 2019-1 Debt:

 

2019-1 Debt   Principal Amount     Spread above Index   Interest rate at June 30, 2021  
Class A-1L   $ 50,000     1.70% + 3 Month LIBOR     1.88 %
Class A-1     222,500     1.70% + 3 Month LIBOR     1.88 %
Class A-2A     50,750     2.70% + 3 Month LIBOR     2.88 %
Class A-2B     13,000     4.23% (Fixed)     4.23 %
Class B     30,000     3.60% + 3 Month LIBOR     3.78 %
Class C     32,500     4.75% + 3 Month LIBOR     4.93 %
Total 2019-1 Debt     398,750              
Membership Interests     102,250     Non-interest bearing     Not applicable  
Total   $ 501,000              

 

The Loans and the Class A-1, A-2A, A-2B, and B Notes were issued at par. The Class C Notes were issued at a discount. The Notes are scheduled to mature on October 15, 2031. The Company received 100% of the membership interests (the “Membership Interests”) in the 2019-1 Issuer in exchange for its sale to the 2019-1 Issuer of the initial closing date loan portfolio. The Membership Interests do not bear interest.

 

The Loans and Class A-1, A-2A, A-2B, B, and C Notes are included in the consolidated financial statements of the Company. The Membership Interests are eliminated in consolidation.

 

The Company serves as portfolio manager of the 2019-1 Issuer pursuant to a portfolio management agreement between the Company and the 2019-1 Issuer. For so long as the Company serves as portfolio manager, the Company will not charge any management fee or subordinated interest to which it may be entitled.

 

During the reinvestment period, pursuant to the indenture and loan agreement governing the 2019-1 Notes and Loans, respectively, all principal collections received on the underlying collateral may be used by the 2019-1 Issuer to purchase new collateral under the direction of the Company in its capacity as portfolio manager of the 2019-1 Issuer and in accordance with the 2019-1 Issuer investment strategy and the terms of the indenture and loan agreement, as applicable.

 

The Company has agreed to hold on an ongoing basis the Membership Interests with an aggregate dollar purchase price at least equal to 5% of the aggregate amount of all obligations issued by the 2019-1 Co-Issuers for so long as the 2019-1 Debt remains outstanding.

 

The 2019-1 Issuer pays ongoing administrative expenses to the trustee, independent accountants, legal counsel, rating agencies and independent managers in connection with developing and maintaining reports, and providing required services in connection with the administration of the 2019-1 Issuer.

 

As of June 30, 2021, there were 62 first lien and second lien senior secured loans with a total fair value of approximately $451.4 million and cash of $43.3 million securing the 2019-1 Debt. As of December 31, 2020, there were 67 first lien and second lien senior secured loans with a total fair value of approximately $469.4 million and cash of $15.9 million securing the 2019-1 Debt. Assets that are pledged as collateral for the 2019-1 Debt are not directly available to the creditors of the Company to satisfy any obligations of the Company other than the Company’s obligations under the indenture and loan agreement governing the 2019-1 Debt. The creditors of the 2019-1 Co-Issuers have received security interests in such assets and such assets are not intended to be available to the creditors of the Company (or an affiliate of the Company). The 2019-1 Portfolio must meet certain requirements, including asset mix and concentration, term, agency rating, collateral coverage, minimum coupon, minimum spread and sector diversity requirements in the indenture and loan agreement governing the 2019-1 Debt. As of June 30, 2021, the Company was in compliance with its covenants related to the 2019-1 Debt.

 

Costs of the offering, including the discount of the Class C Notes, of $2.8 million were incurred in connection with debt securitization of the 2019-1 Debt by the 2019-1 Co-Issuers which have been recorded as debt issuance costs and presented as a reduction to the outstanding principal amount of the 2019-1 Debt on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities and are being amortized over the life of the 2019-1 Issuer using the effective interest method. The balance of the unamortized debt issuance costs related to the 2019-1 Issuer was $2.4 million and $2.5 million as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

 

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For the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the components of interest expense related to the 2019-1 Co-Issuers were as follows:

 

    For the Three Months Ended June 30,  
    2021     2020  
Borrowing interest expense   $ 2,506     $ 3,598  
Amortization of debt issuance costs and upfront commitment fees     57       57  
Total interest and debt financing expenses   $ 2,563     $ 3,655  

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the components of interest expense related to the 2019-1 Co-Issuers were as follows:

 

    For the Six Months Ended June 30,  
    2021     2020  
Borrowing interest expense   $ 5,032     $ 7,735  
Amortization of debt issuance costs and upfront commitment fees     114       114  
Total interest and debt financing expenses   $ 5,146     $ 7,849  

 

Revolving Advisor Loan

 

On March 27, 2020, the Company entered into an unsecured revolving loan agreement (the “Revolving Advisor Loan”) with BCSF Advisors, LP, the investment adviser of the Company. The Revolving Advisor Loan has a maximum credit limit of $50.0 million and a maturity date of March 27, 2023. The Revolving Advisor Loan accrues interest at the Applicable Federal Rate from the date of such loan until the loan is repaid in full. As of June 30, 2021, there were no borrowings under the Revolving Advisor Loan.

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the components of interest expense related to the Revolving Advisor Loan were as follows:

 

    For the Three Months Ended June 30,  
    2021     2020  
Borrowing interest expense   $     $ 56  
Total interest and debt financing expenses   $     $ 56  

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the components of interest expense related to the Revolving Advisor Loan were as follows:

 

    For the Six Months Ended June 30,  
    2021     2020  
Borrowing interest expense   $     $ 58  
Total interest and debt financing expenses   $     $ 58  

 

2023 Notes

 

On June 10, 2020, the Company entered into a Master Note Purchase Agreement with institutional investors listed on the Purchaser Schedule thereto (the “Note Purchase Agreement”), in connection with the Company’s issuance of $150.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 8.50% senior unsecured notes due 2023 (the “2023 Notes”). The sale of the 2023 Notes generated net proceeds of approximately $146.4 million, including an offering discount of $1.5 million and debt issuance costs in connection with the transaction, including fees and commissions, of $2.1 million.

 

The 2023 Notes will mature on June 10, 2023 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at the Company’s option at any time or from time to time at the redemption prices set forth in the Note Purchase Agreement. The 2023 Notes will bear interest at a rate of 8.50% per year payable semi-annually on June 10 and December 10 of each year, commencing on December 10, 2020. As of June 30, 2021, the Company was in compliance with the terms of the Note Purchase Agreement governing the 2023 Notes.

 

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As of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the components of the carrying value of the 2023 Notes were as follows:

 

    June 30,
2021
    December 31,
2020
 
Principal amount of debt   $ 150,000     $ 150,000  
Unamortized debt issuance cost     (1,422 )     (1,785 )
Original issue discount, net of accretion     (943 )     (1,183 )
Carrying value of 2023 Notes   $ 147,635     $ 147,032  

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the components of interest expense related to the 2023 Notes were as follows:

 

    For the Three Months Ended June 30,  
    2021     2020  
Borrowing interest expense   $ 3,187     $ 744  
Amortization of debt issuance cost     183       38  
Accretion of original issue discount     121       27  
Total interest and debt financing expenses   $ 3,491     $ 809  

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the components of interest expense related to the 2023 Notes were as follows:

 

    For the Six Months Ended June 30,  
    2021     2020  
Borrowing interest expense   $ 6,375     $ 744  
Amortization of debt issuance cost     363       38  
Accretion of original issue discount     240       27  
Total interest and debt financing expenses   $ 6,978     $ 809  

 

2026 Notes

 

On March 10, 2021, the “Company and U.S. Bank National Association (the “Trustee”), entered into an Indenture (the “Base Indenture”) and First Supplemental Indenture (the “First Supplemental Indenture,” and together with the Base Indenture, the “Indenture”) between the Company and the Trustee. The First Supplemental Indenture relates to the Company’s issuance of $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 2.950% notes due 2026 (the “2026 Notes”).

 

The 2026 Notes will mature on March 10, 2026 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at the Company’s option at any time or from time to time at the redemption prices set forth in the Indenture. The 2026 Notes bear interest at a rate of 2.950% per year payable semi-annually on March 10th and September 10th of each year, commencing on September 10, 2021. The 2026 Notes are general unsecured obligations of the Company that rank senior in right of payment to all of the Company’s existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the 2026 Notes, rank pari passu with all existing and future unsecured unsubordinated indebtedness issued by the Company, rank effectively junior to any of the Company’s secured indebtedness (including unsecured indebtedness that the Company later secures) to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness, and rank structurally junior to all existing and future indebtedness (including trade payables) incurred by the Company’s subsidiaries, financing vehicles or similar facilities.

 

As of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the components of the carrying value of the 2026 Notes were as follows:

 

    June 30,
2021
    December 31,
2020
 
Principal amount of debt   $ 300,000     $  
Unamortized debt issuance cost     (3,046 )      
Original issue discount, net of accretion     (2,264 )      
Carrying value of 2026 Notes   $ 294,690     $  

 

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For the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the components of interest expense related to the 2026 Notes were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

    For the Three Months Ended June 30,  
    2021     2020  
Borrowing interest expense   $ 2,213     $  
Amortization of debt issuance cost     162        
Amortization of original issue discount     120        
Total interest and debt financing expenses   $ 2,495     $  

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the components of interest expense related to the 2026 Notes were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

    For the Six Months Ended June 30,  
    2021     2020  
Borrowing interest expense   $ 2,729     $  
Amortization of debt issuance cost     199        
Amortization of original issue discount     148        
Total interest and debt financing expenses   $ 3,076     $  

 

Note 7. Derivatives

 

The Company is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of foreign investments held by the Company may be significantly affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The dollar value of a foreign security generally decreases when the value of the dollar rises against the foreign currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when the value of the dollar declines against such foreign currency.

 

The Company may enter into forward currency exchange contracts to reduce the Company’s exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies, as described in Note 2. The fair value of derivative contracts open as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 is included on the consolidated schedules of investments by contract. The Company had collateral receivables of $3.8 million and $4.9 million for June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively with the counterparties on foreign currency exchange contracts. Collateral amounts posted are included in collateral on forward currency exchange contracts on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities. Collateral payable is included in collateral payable on forward currency exchange contracts on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities.

 

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company’s average U.S. dollar notional exposure to forward currency exchange contracts was $101.1 million and $184.3 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company’s average U.S. dollar notional exposure to forward currency exchange contracts was $263.4 million and $251.7 million, respectively.

 

By using derivative instruments, the Company is exposed to the counterparty’s credit risk—the risk that derivative counterparties may not perform in accordance with the contractual provisions offset by the value of any collateral received. The Company’s exposure to credit risk associated with counterparty non-performance is limited to collateral posted and the unrealized gains inherent in such transactions that are recognized in the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities. The Company minimizes counterparty credit risk through credit monitoring procedures, executing master netting arrangements and managing margin and collateral requirements, as appropriate.

 

The Company presents forward currency exchange contracts on a net basis by counterparty on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities. The Company has elected not to offset assets and liabilities in the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities that may be received or paid as part of collateral arrangements, even when an enforceable master netting arrangement or other arrangement is in place that provides the Company, in the event of counterparty default, the right to liquidate collateral and the right to offset a counterparty’s rights and obligations.

 

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The following table presents both gross and net information about derivative instruments eligible for offset in the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities as of June 30, 2021:

 

Counterparty   Account in the
consolidated
statements of
assets and liabilities
  Gross amount of
assets on the
consolidated
statements of
assets and liabilities
    Gross amount of
(liabilities) on the
consolidated
statements of
assets and liabilities
    Net amount of assets or
(liabilities)
presented on
the consolidated
statements of
assets and liabilities
    Cash Collateral
paid
(received) (1)
    Net
Amounts (2)
 
Bank of New York   Unrealized
depreciation on
forward currency
contracts
  $     $ (1,290 )   $ (1,290 )   $ 1,290     $  
Goldman Sachs   Unrealized
depreciation on
forward currency
contracts
  $     $ (720 )   $ (720 )   $ —      $ (720 )

 


(1)

Amount excludes excess cash collateral paid.

   
(2) Net amount represents the net amount due (to) from counterparty in the event of default based on the contractual set-off rights under the agreement. Net amount excludes any over-collateralized amounts.

 

The following table presents both gross and net information about derivative instruments eligible for offset in the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2020:

 

Counterparty   Account in the
consolidated
statements of
assets and liabilities
  Gross amount of
assets on the
consolidated
statements of
assets and liabilities
    Gross amount of
(liabilities) on the
consolidated
statements of
assets and liabilities
    Net amount of
assets or 
(liabilities) presented on
the consolidated statements of
assets and liabilities
    Cash Collateral
paid
(received)(1)
    Net
Amounts(2)
 
Bank of New York   Unrealized
depreciation on
forward currency
contracts
  $     $ (482 )   $ (482 )   $ 482     $  
Citibank   Unrealized
depreciation on
forward currency
contracts
  $     $ (2,525 )   $ (2,525 )   $ 2,525     $  
Goldman Sachs   Unrealized
depreciation on
forward currency
contracts
  $     $ (19,607 )   $ (19,607 )   $     $ (19,607 )

 

 

(1)

Amount excludes excess cash collateral paid.

(2) Net amount represents the net amount due (to) from counterparty in the event of default based on the contractual set-off rights under the agreement. Net amount excludes any over-collateralized amounts.

 

The effect of transactions in derivative instruments to the consolidated statements of operations during the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 was as follows:

 

    For the Three Months Ended June 30,  
    2021     2020  
Net realized gains (losses) on forward currency exchange contracts   $ (18,396 )   $ 5,097  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward currency exchange contracts     16,028       (9,865 )
Total net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on forward currency exchange contracts   $ (2,368 )   $ (4,768 )

 

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Included in total net gains (losses) on the consolidated statements of operations is net gains (losses) of $2.2 million and $5.8 million related to realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments, foreign currency holdings and non-investment assets and liabilities attributable to the changes in foreign currency exchange rates for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Including the total net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on forward currency exchange contracts of ($2.4) million and ($4.8) million, respectively, included in the above table, the net impact of foreign currency on total net gains (losses) on the consolidated statements of operations is ($0.2) million and $1.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

 

The effect of transactions in derivative instruments to the consolidated statements of operations during the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 was as follows:

 

    For the Six Months Ended June 30,  
    2021     2020  
Net realized gain (losses) on forward currency exchange contracts   $ (21,688 )   $ 6,602  
Net change in unrealized appreciation on forward currency exchange contracts     20,604       3,256  
Total net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on forward currency exchange contracts   $ (1,084 )   $ 9,858  

 

Included in total net gains (losses) on the consolidated statements of operations is net gains (losses) of ($1.9) million and ($7.8) million related to realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments, foreign currency holdings and non-investment assets and liabilities attributable to the changes in foreign currency exchange rates for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Including the total net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on forward currency exchange contracts of ($1.1) million and $9.9 million, respectively, included in the above table, the net impact of foreign currency on total net gains (losses) on the consolidated statements of operations is ($3.0) million and $2.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

 

Note 8. Distributions

 

The Company’s distributions are recorded on the record date. The following table summarizes distributions declared during the six months ended June 30, 2021:

 

Date Declared   Record Date   Payment Date   Amount
Per Share
    Total
Distributions
 
February 18, 2021   March 31, 2021   April 30, 2021   $ 0.34     $ 21,951  
April 27, 2021   June 30, 2021   July 30, 2021   $ 0.34     $ 21,951  
Total distributions declared           $ 0.68     $ 43,902  

 

The distributions declared during the six months ended June 30, 2021 were derived from investment company taxable income and net capital gain, if any.

 

The Company’s distributions are recorded on the record date. The following table summarizes distributions declared during the six months ended June 30, 2020:

 

Date Declared   Record Date   Payment Date   Amount
Per Share
    Total
Distributions
 
February 20, 2020   March 31, 2020   April 30, 2020   $ 0.41     $ 21,176  
May 4, 2020   June 30, 2020   July 30, 2020   $ 0.34     $ 21,951  
Total distributions declared           $ 0.75     $ 43,127  

  

The distributions declared during the six months ended June 30, 2020 were derived from investment company taxable income and net capital gain, if any.

 

The federal income tax characterization of distributions declared and paid for the fiscal year will be determined at fiscal year-end based upon the Company’s investment company taxable income for the full fiscal year and distributions paid during the full year.

 

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Note 9. Common Stock/Capital

 

The Company has authorized 100,000,000,000 shares of its common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share. The Company has authorized 10,000,000,000 shares of its preferred stock with a par value of $0.001 per share. Shares of preferred stock have not been issued.

 

Prior to the IPO, the Company had issued 43,982,137.46 shares in the private placement of the Company’s common shares (the “Private Offering”). Each investor had entered into a separate subscription agreement relating to the Company’s common stock (the “Subscription Agreements”). Each investor had made a capital commitment to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock pursuant to the Subscription Agreements. Investors were required to make capital contributions to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock each time the Company delivered a drawdown notice, which were delivered at least 10 business days prior to the required funding date in an aggregate amount not to exceed their respective capital commitments. The number of shares to be issued to a stockholder was determined by dividing the total dollar amount of the contribution by a stockholder by the net asset value per share of the common stock as of the last day of the Company’s fiscal quarter or such other date and price per share as determined by the Board in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act. As of December 31, 2018, aggregate commitments relating to the Private Offering were $1.3 billion. All outstanding commitments related to these Subscription Agreements were cancelled due to the completion of the IPO on November 15, 2018. As of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, BCSF Advisors, LP contributed in aggregate $8.9 million to the Company and received 487,756.81 shares of the Company and contributed $8.9 million to the Company and received 487,574.03 shares of the Company, respectively. At June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, BCSF Advisors, LP owned 0.76% and 0.76%, respectively, of the outstanding common stock of the Company.

 

On November 19, 2018, the Company closed its initial public offering (the “IPO”) issuing 7,500,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $20.25 per share. Shares of common stock of the Company began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “BCSF” on November 15, 2018. The offering generated proceeds, before expenses, of $147.3 million. All outstanding commitments were cancelled due to the completion of the initial public offering.

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, there were no shares issued pursuant to the dividend reinvestment plan. For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, there were no shares issued pursuant to the dividend reinvestment plan.

 

BCSF Investments, LLC and certain individuals, including Michael A. Ewald, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and a Managing Director of Bain Capital Credit; Jonathan S. Lavine, Co-Managing Partner of Bain Capital, LP and Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Bain Capital Credit; John Connaughton, Co-Managing Partner of Bain Capital, LP; Jeffrey B. Hawkins, Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors and a Managing Director of Bain Capital Credit; and Michael J. Boyle, the Company’s Vice President and Treasurer and a Managing Director of Bain Capital Credit, adopted the 10b5-1 Plan in accordance with Rules 10b5-1 and 10b-18 under the Exchange Act, under which such parties would buy up to $20 million in the aggregate of the Company’s common stock in the open market during the period beginning after four full calendar weeks after the closing of the IPO and ending on the earlier of the date on which the capital committed to the 10b5-1 has been exhausted or one year after the closing of the IPO. As of December 31, 2020, zero dollars remain under the 10b5-1 Plan and no further purchases are intended under the 10b5-1 Plan.

 

On May 7, 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to $50 million of its outstanding common stock in accordance with safe harbor rules under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Any such repurchases will depend upon market conditions and there is no guarantee that the Company will repurchase any particular number of shares or any shares at all. As of June 30, 2021, there have been no repurchases of common stock.

 

On May 4, 2020, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a transferable subscription rights offering to our stockholders of record as of May 13, 2020. The rights entitled record stockholders to subscribe for up to an aggregate of 12,912,453 shares of our common stock. Record stockholders received one right for each share of common stock owned on the record date. The rights entitled the holders to purchase one new share of common stock for every four rights held, and record stockholders who fully exercised their rights were entitled to subscribe, subject to certain limitations and allotment rules, for additional shares that remain unsubscribed as a result of any unexercised rights. The rights were transferable and on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “BCSF RT”. The rights offering expired June 5, 2020. Based on the terms of the offering and the market price of the stock during the applicable period, holders of rights participating in the offering were entitled to purchase one new share of common stock for every four rights held at a subscription price of $10.2163 per share. On June 16, 2020, the Company closed its transferrable rights offering and issued 12,912,453 shares. The offering generated net proceeds, before expenses, of $129.6 million, including the underwriting discount and commissions of $2.3 million.

 

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Note 10. Commitments and Contingencies

 

Commitments

 

The Company’s investment portfolio may contain debt investments that are in the form of lines of credit and unfunded delayed draw commitments, which require the Company to provide funding when requested by portfolio companies in accordance with the terms of the underlying loan agreements.

 

As of June 30, 2021, the Company had $213.0 million of unfunded commitments under loan and financing agreements as follows:

 

    Expiration Date (1)   Unfunded Commitments (2)  
First Lien Senior Secured Loans            
9 Story Media Group Inc. - Revolver   4/30/2026   $ 1  
A&R Logistics, Inc. - Revolver   5/5/2025     3,642  
Allworth Financial Group, L.P. - Delayed Draw   12/23/2026     3,042  
Allworth Financial Group, L.P. - Revolver   12/23/2026     2,440  
American Trailer Rental Group - Delayed Draw   12/1/2027     2,940  
AMI US Holdings Inc. - Revolver   4/1/2024     1,047  
Amspec Services, Inc. - Revolver   7/2/2024     4,745  
Ansira Holdings, Inc. - Revolver   12/20/2024     1,700  
AP Plastics Group, LLC - Revolver   8/2/2021     7,084  
Appriss Holdings, Inc. - Revolver   5/6/2027     753  
Appriss Holdings, Inc. - Revolver   5/30/2025     3,547  
Aramsco, Inc. - Revolver   8/28/2024     3,387  
Batteries Plus Holding Corporation - Revolver   7/6/2022     3,117  
Captain D's LLC - Revolver   12/15/2023     1,862  
CB Nike IntermediateCo Ltd - Revolver   10/31/2025     44  
CPS Group Holdings, Inc. - Revolver   3/3/2025     4,933  
CST Buyer Company - Revolver   10/3/2025     2,190  
Datix Bidco Limited - Revolver   10/28/2024     13  
DC Blox Inc. - First Lien Senior Secured Loan   3/22/2026     14,607  
Direct Travel, Inc. - Delayed Draw   10/2/2023     3,075  
Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing Company, LLC - Revolver   6/15/2022     1,842  
Element Buyer, Inc. - Revolver   7/19/2024     3,967  
Grammer Purchaser, Inc. - Revolver   9/30/2024     1,050  
Great Expressions Dental Center PC - Revolver   9/28/2022     643  
Green Street Parent, LLC - Revolver   8/27/2025     2,032  
GSP Holdings, LLC - Revolver   11/6/2025     2,947  
JHCC Holdings, LLC - Delayed Draw   9/9/2025     2,635  
JHCC Holdings, LLC - Revolver   9/9/2025     1,817  
Kellstrom Commercial Aerospace, Inc. - Revolver   7/1/2025     853  
Margaux Acquisition Inc. - Revolver   12/19/2024     2,872  
Margaux UK Finance Limited - Revolver   12/19/2024     689  
MRI Software LLC - Delayed Draw   2/10/2026     731  
MRI Software LLC - Revolver   2/10/2026     1,782  
MZR Buyer, LLC - Revolver   12/21/2026     5,210  
New Look Vision Group - Delayed Draw   5/26/2028     5,386  
New Look Vision Group – Revolver   5/26/2026     1,477  
Opus2 - Delayed Draw   4/30/2028     7,536  
Profile Products LLC - Revolver   12/20/2024     2,146  
Refine Intermediate, Inc. - Revolver   9/3/2026     5,340  
RoC Opco LLC - Revolver   2/25/2025     6,828  
Solaray, LLC - Revolver   9/9/2022     8,160  
Sontiq, Inc. (fka EZShield, Inc.) - Revolver   3/1/2026     1,412  
SumUp Holdings Luxembourg S.à.r.l. - First Lien Senior Secured Loan   2/17/2026     11,924  
SunMed Group Holdings, LLC - Revolver   6/16/2027     1,229  
TA/Weg Holdings  - Delayed Draw   10/2/2025     371  
TA/Weg Holdings  - Delayed Draw   10/2/2025     2,392  
TEI Holdings Inc. - Revolver   12/23/2025     3,169  
TGI Sport Bidco Pty Ltd - First Lien Senior Secured Loan   4/30/2027     3,128  
Thrasio, LLC - Delayed Draw   12/18/2026     8,727  
Tidel Engineering, L.P. - Revolver   3/1/2023     4,250  
TLC Purchaser, Inc. - Delayed Draw   10/13/2025     7,119  
TLC Purchaser, Inc. - Revolver   10/13/2025     3,916  
V Global Holdings LLC  - Revolver   12/22/2025     7,885  
Ventiv Holdco, Inc. - Revolver   9/3/2025     3,407  
WCI-HSG Purchaser, Inc. - Revolver   2/24/2025     2,015  
Whitcraft LLC - Revolver   4/3/2023     1,812  
World Insurance - Delayed Draw   4/1/2026     5,549  
World Insurance - Revolver   4/1/2026     931  
WU Holdco, Inc. - First Lien Senior Secured Loan   3/26/2026     1,708  
WU Holdco, Inc. - Revolver   3/26/2025     3,381  
YLG Holdings, Inc. - Revolver   10/31/2025     8,545  
Total First Lien Senior Secured Loans       $ 212,982  

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(1)

Commitments are generally subject to borrowers meeting certain criteria such as compliance with covenants and certain operational metrics. These amounts may remain outstanding until the commitment period of an applicable loan expires, which may be shorter than its maturity.

   
(2) Unfunded commitments denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars have been converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable foreign currency exchange rate as of June 30, 2021.

 

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As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $189.9 million of unfunded commitments under loan and financing agreements as follows:

 

    Expiration Date (1)   Unfunded Commitments (2)  
First Lien Senior Secured Loans            
9 Story Media Group Inc. - Revolver   4/30/2026   $ 74  
A&R Logistics, Inc. - Revolver   5/5/2025     6,096  
Abracon Group Holding, LLC. - Revolver   7/18/2024     2,833  
Allworth Financial Group, L.P. - Delayed Draw   12/23/2026     3,042  
Allworth Financial Group, L.P. - Revolver   12/23/2026     2,440  
AMI US Holdings Inc. - Revolver   4/1/2024     488  
Amspec Services, Inc. - Revolver   7/2/2024     5,667  
Ansira Holdings, Inc. - Revolver   12/20/2024     1,700  
AP Plastics Group, LLC - Revolver   8/2/2021     5,667  
Appriss Holdings, Inc. - Revolver   5/30/2025     4,711  
Aramsco, Inc. - Revolver   8/28/2024     3,387  
Batteries Plus Holding Corporation - Revolver   7/6/2022     4,250  
Captain D’s LLC - Revolver   12/15/2023     490  
CB Nike IntermediateCo Ltd - Revolver   10/31/2025     4,428  
CMI Marketing Inc - Revolver   5/24/2023     2,112  
CPS Group Holdings, Inc. - Revolver   3/3/2025     4,933  
CST Buyer Company - Revolver   10/3/2025     2,190  
Datix Bidco Limited - Revolver   10/28/2024     1,328  
Direct Travel, Inc. - Delayed Draw   10/2/2023     4,800  
Dorner Manufacturing Corp - Revolver   3/15/2022     1,099  
Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing Company, LLC - Revolver   6/15/2022     1,275  
Element Buyer, Inc. - Revolver   7/19/2024     3,967  
FFI Holdings I Corp - Delayed Draw   1/24/2025     3,156  
FFI Holdings I Corp - Revolver   1/24/2025     3,938  
Fineline Technologies, Inc. - Revolver   11/4/2022     2,633  
Grammer Purchaser, Inc. - Revolver   9/30/2024     1,050  
Great Expressions Dental Center PC - Revolver   9/28/2022     513  
Green Street Parent, LLC - Revolver   8/27/2025     2,419  
GSP Holdings, LLC - Revolver   11/6/2025     3,400  
JHCC Holdings, LLC - Delayed Draw   9/9/2025     6,262  
JHCC Holdings, LLC - Revolver   9/9/2025     1,272  
Kellstrom Commercial Aerospace, Inc. - Revolver   7/1/2025     1,066  
Margaux Acquisition Inc. - Revolver   12/19/2024     2,872  
Margaux UK Finance Limited - Revolver   12/19/2024     681  
MRI Software LLC - Delayed Draw   2/10/2026     731  
MRI Software LLC - Revolver   2/10/2026     1,782  
Profile Products LLC - Revolver   12/20/2024     3,003  
Refine Intermediate, Inc. – Revolver   9/3/2026     5,340  
RoC Opco LLC – Revolver   2/25/2025     10,241  
Solaray, LLC - Revolver   9/9/2022     5,327  
TA/WEG Holdings - Delayed Draw   10/2/2025     7,538  
TEI Holdings Inc. - Revolver   12/23/2025     1,055  
Thrasio - Delayed Draw   12/18/2026     12,522  
Tidel Engineering, L.P. - Revolver   3/1/2023     4,250  
TLC Purchaser, Inc. - Delayed Draw   10/13/2025     7,119  
TLC Purchaser, Inc. - Revolver   10/13/2025     8,900  
V Global - Revolver   12/22/2025     7,885  
Ventiv Holdco, Inc. - Revolver   9/3/2025     2,981  
WCI-HSG Purchaser, Inc. - Revolver   2/24/2025     1,612  
Whitcraft LLC - Revolver   4/3/2023     1,812  
WU Holdco, Inc. - Revolver   3/26/2025     3,043  
YLG Holdings, Inc. - Revolver   10/31/2025     8,545  
Total First Lien Senior Secured Loans       $ 189,925  

(1)

Commitments are generally subject to borrowers meeting certain criteria such as compliance with covenants and certain operational metrics. These amounts may remain outstanding until the commitment period of an applicable loan expires, which may be shorter than its maturity.

   
(2) Unfunded commitments denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars have been converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable foreign currency exchange rate as of December 31, 2020.

 

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Contingencies

 

In the normal course of business, the Company may enter into certain contracts that provide a variety of indemnities. The Company’s maximum exposure under these indemnities is unknown as it would involve future claims that may be made against the Company. Currently, the Company is not aware of any such claims and no such claims are expected to occur. As such, the Company does not consider it necessary to record a liability in this regard.

 

Note 11. Financial Highlights

 

The following is a schedule of financial highlights for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020:

 

    For the Six months Ended June 30,  
    2021     2020  
Per share data:                
Net asset value at beginning of period   $ 16.54     $ 19.72  
Net investment income (1)     0.68       0.81  
Net realized gain (loss) (1) (7)     (0.06 )     (0.08 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) (1) (2) (8)     0.53       (2.30 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations (1) (9) (10)     1.15       (1.57 )
Stockholder distributions from income (3)     (0.68 )     (0.75 )
Dilution due to issuance of common stock           (1.59 )
Net asset value at end of period   $ 17.01     $ 15.81  
Net assets at end of period   $ 1,098,288     $ 1,020,953  
Shares outstanding at end of period     64,562,265.27       64,562,265.27  
Per share market value at end of period   $ 15.30     $ 11.08  
Total return based on market value (12)     31.90 %     (39.65 )%
Total return based on net asset value (4)     7.03 %     (16.16 )%
Ratios:                
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (5) (11) (13)     8.80 %     8.86 %
Ratio of total net expenses to average net assets (5) (11) (13)     9.30 %     11.84 %
Supplemental data:                
Ratio of interest and debt financing expenses to average net assets (5) (13)     4.67 %     7.33 %
Ratio of expenses (without incentive fees) to average net assets (5) (11) (13)     8.35 %     11.84 %
Ratio of incentive fees and management fees, net of contractual and voluntary waivers, to average net assets (5) (11) (13)     3.76 %     3.62 %
Average principal debt outstanding   $ 1,380,515     $ 1,615,436  
Portfolio turnover (6)     25.09 %     9.93 %

   

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(1) The per share data was derived by using the weighted average shares outstanding during the period.
(2) Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments per share may not be consistent with the consolidated statements of operations due to the timing of shareholder transactions.
(3) The per share data for distributions reflects the actual amount of distributions declared during the period.
(4) Total return based on net asset value is calculated as the change in net asset value per share during the period, assuming dividends and distributions, including those distributions that have been declared. Total return has not been annualized.
(5) The computation of average net assets during the period is based on averaging net assets for the periods reported.
(6) Portfolio turnover rate is calculated using the lesser of year-to-date sales or year-to-date purchases over the average of the invested assets at fair value for the periods reported.
(7) Net realized gain (loss) includes net realized gain (loss) on investments, net realized gain (loss) on forward currency exchange contracts and net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions.
(8) Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) includes net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward currency exchange contracts and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency translation.
(9) The sum of quarterly per share amounts presented in previously filed financial statements on Form 10-Q may not equal earnings per share. This is due to changes in the number of weighted average shares outstanding and the effects of rounding.
10) Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations per share in these financial highlights may be different from the net increase (decrease) in net assets per share on the consolidated statements of operations due to changes in the number of weighted average shares outstanding and the effects of rounding.
(11) The ratio of voluntary incentive fee waiver to average net assets was (0.42%) and 0.00% for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively (Note 5). The ratio of voluntary management fee waiver to average net assets was (0.45%) and 0.00% for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively (Note 5). The ratio of net investment income without the voluntary incentive fee waiver and voluntary management fee waiver to average net assets for the six months ended June 30, 2021 would be 7.93%. The ratio of net investment income without the voluntary incentive fee waiver to average net assets for the six months ended June 30, 2020 would be 8.86%. The ratio of total expenses without the voluntary incentive fee waiver and voluntary management fee waiver to average net assets for the six months ended June 30, 2021 would be 10.17%. The ratio of total expenses without the voluntary incentive fee waiver to average net assets for the six months ended June 30, 2020 would be 11.84%.
(12) Total return based on market value (not annualized) is calculated as the change in market value per share during the period, assuming dividends and distributions, plus the declared distributions, divided by the beginning market price for the period. Total return has not been annualized.
(13) Ratio is annualized. Incentive fees, voluntary incentive fee waivers, and voluntary management fee waivers, if any, included within the ratio are not annualized.

 

Note 12. Subsequent Events

 

On July 16, 2021 the Company repurchased $37.5 million of the 2023 Notes at a total cost of $39.5 million.

 

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

 

You should read the following analysis of our financial condition and results of operations in conjunction with our financial statements and related notes appearing in our Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “Annual Report”) for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 24, 2021. The information contained in this section should also be read in conjunction with our unaudited financial statements and related notes and other financial information appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the “Quarterly Report”).

 

Overview

 

Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. (the “Company”, “we”, “our” and “us”) is an externally managed specialty finance company focused on lending to middle market companies. We have elected to be regulated as a business development company (a “BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the “1940 Act”). We are managed by BCSF Advisors, LP (our “Advisor” or “BCSF Advisors”), a subsidiary of Bain Capital Credit, LP (“Bain Capital Credit”). Our Advisor is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”). Our Advisor also provides the administrative services necessary for us to operate (in such capacity, our “Administrator” or “BCSF Advisors”). Since we commenced operations on October 13, 2016 through June 30, 2021, we have invested approximately $4.4 billion in aggregate principal amount of debt and equity investments prior to any subsequent exits or repayments. We seek to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation through direct originations of secured debt, including first lien, first lien/last-out, unitranche and second lien debt, investments in strategic joint ventures, equity investments and, to a lesser extent, corporate bonds.

 

Our primary focus is capitalizing on opportunities within our Senior Direct Lending strategy, which seeks to provide risk-adjusted returns and current income to our stockholders by investing primarily in middle-market companies with between $10.0 million and $150.0 million in annual earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”). However, we may, from time to time, invest in larger or smaller companies. We generally seek to retain effective voting control in respect of the loans or particular classes of securities in which we invest through maintaining affirmative voting positions or negotiating consent rights that allow us to retain a blocking position. We focus on senior investments with a first or second lien on collateral and strong structures and documentation intended to protect the lender. We may also invest in mezzanine debt and other junior securities, including common and preferred equity, on an opportunistic basis, and in secondary purchases of assets or portfolios but such investments are not the principal focus of our investment strategy. In addition, we may invest, from time to time, in distressed debt, debtor-in-possession loans, structured products, structurally subordinate loans, investments with deferred interest features, zero-coupon securities and defaulted securities.

 

We generate revenues primarily through receipt of interest income from the investments we hold. In addition, we generate income from various loan origination and other fees, dividends on direct equity investments and capital gains on the sales of investments. The companies in which we invest use our capital for a variety of reasons, including to support organic growth, to fund changes of control, to fund acquisitions, to make capital investments and for refinancing and recapitalizations.

 

Investments

 

Our level of investment activity may vary substantially from period to period depending on many factors, including the amount of debt and equity capital available to middle-market companies, the level of merger and acquisition activity for such companies, the level of investment and capital expenditures of such companies, the general economic environment, the amount of capital we have available to us and the competitive environment for the type of investments we make. Due to the impact of COVID-19 and related measures taken to contain its spread, the future duration and breadth of the adverse impact of COVID-19 on the broader markets in which the Company invests cannot currently be accurately predicted and future investment activity of the Company will be subject to these effects and the related uncertainty.

 

As a BDC, we may not acquire any assets other than “qualifying assets” specified in the 1940 Act, unless, at the time the acquisition is made, at least 70% of our total assets are qualifying assets (with certain limited exceptions). Qualifying assets include investments in “eligible portfolio companies.” Pursuant to rules adopted by the SEC, “eligible portfolio companies” include certain companies that do not have any securities listed on a national securities exchange and public companies whose securities are listed on a national securities exchange but whose market capitalization is less than $250 million.

 

As a BDC, we may also invest up to 30% of our portfolio opportunistically in “non-qualifying” portfolio investments, such as investments in non-U.S. companies.

 

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Revenues

 

We primarily generate revenue in the form of interest income on debt investments and distributions on equity investments and, to a lesser extent, capital gains, if any, on equity securities that we may acquire in portfolio companies. Some of our investments may provide for deferred interest payments or payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest. The principal amount of the debt investments and any accrued but unpaid interest generally becomes due at the maturity date. In addition, we may generate revenue in the form of commitment, origination, structuring or diligence fees, fees for providing managerial assistance and consulting fees. Loan origination fees, original issue discount and market discount or premium are capitalized, and we accrete or amortize such amounts into or against income over the life of the loan. We record contractual prepayment premiums on loans and debt securities as interest income.

 

Our debt investment portfolio consists of primarily floating rate loans. As of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, 98.3% and 99.2%, respectively, of our debt investments, based on fair value, bore interest at floating rates, which may be subject to interest rate floors. Variable-rate investments subject to a floor generally reset periodically to the applicable floor, only if the floor exceeds the index. Trends in base interest rates, such as LIBOR, may affect our net investment income over the long term. In addition, our results may vary from period to period depending on the interest rates of new investments made during the period compared to investments that were sold or repaid during the period; these results reflect the characteristics of the particular portfolio companies that we invested in or exited during the period and not necessarily any trends in our business or macroeconomic trends.

 

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

 

Expenses

 

Our primary operating expenses include the payment of fees to our Advisor under the second amended and restated investment advisory agreement (the “Amended Advisory Agreement”), our allocable portion of overhead expenses under the administration agreement (the “Administration Agreement”) and other operating costs, including those described below. The Base Management Fee and Incentive Fee compensate our Advisor for its work in identifying, evaluating, negotiating, closing and monitoring our investments. We bear all other out-of-pocket costs and expenses of our operations and transactions, including:

 

  our operational and organizational cost;

 

  the costs of any public offerings of our common stock and other securities, including registration and listing fees;

 

  costs of calculating our net asset value (including the cost and expenses of any third-party valuation services);

 

  fees and expenses payable to third parties relating to evaluating, making and disposing of investments, including our Advisor’s or its affiliates’ travel expenses, research costs and out-of-pocket fees and expenses associated with performing due diligence and reviews of prospective investments, monitoring our investments and, if necessary, enforcing our rights;

 

  interest payable on debt and other borrowing costs, if any, incurred to finance our investments;

 

  costs of effecting sales and repurchases of our common stock and other securities;

 

  distributions on our common stock;

 

  transfer agent and custody fees and expenses;

 

  the allocated costs incurred by the Administrator in providing managerial assistance to those portfolio companies that request it;

 

  other expenses incurred by BCSF Advisors or us in connection with administering our business, including payments made to third-party providers of goods or services;

 

  brokerage fees and commissions;

 

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  federal and state registration fees;

 

  U.S. federal, state and local taxes;

 

  Independent Director fees and expenses;

 

  costs associated with our reporting and compliance obligations under the 1940 Act and applicable U.S. federal and state securities laws;

 

  costs of any reports, proxy statements or other notices to our stockholders, including printing costs;

 

  costs of holding stockholder meetings;

 

  our fidelity bond;

 

  directors’ and officers’ errors and omissions liability insurance, and any other insurance premiums;

 

  litigation, indemnification and other non-recurring or extraordinary expenses;

 

  direct costs and expenses of administration and operation, including printing, mailing, long distance telephone, staff, audit, compliance, tax and legal costs;

 

  fees and expenses associated with marketing efforts;

 

  dues, fees and charges of any trade association of which we are a member; and

 

  all other expenses reasonably incurred by us or the Administrator in connection with administering our business.

 

To the extent that expenses to be borne by us are paid by BCSF Advisors, we will generally reimburse BCSF Advisors for such expenses. To the extent the Administrator outsources any of its functions, the Company will pay the fees associated with such functions on a direct basis without profit to the Administrator. We will also reimburse the Administrator for its costs and expenses and our allocable portion of overhead incurred by it in performing its obligations under the Administration Agreement, including certain rent and compensation paid to or compensatory distributions received by our officers (including our Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Financial Officer) and any of their respective staff who provide services to us, operations staff who provide services to us, internal audit staff, if any, to the extent internal audit performs a role in our Sarbanes-Oxley internal control assessment and fees paid to third-party providers for goods or services. Our allocable portion of overhead will be determined by the Administrator, which expects to use various methodologies such as allocation based on the percentage of time certain individuals devote, on an estimated basis, to our business and affairs, and will be subject to oversight by our Board of Directors (our “Board”). We incurred expenses related to the Administrator of $0.0 million and $0.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and $0.0 million and $0.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, which is included in other general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. The sub-administrator is paid its compensation for performing its sub-administrative services under the sub-administration agreement. We incurred expenses related to the sub-administrator of $0.1 million and $0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and $0.2 million and $0.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, which is included in other general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. BCSF Advisors will not be reimbursed to the extent that such reimbursements would cause any distributions to our stockholders to constitute a return of capital. All of the foregoing expenses are ultimately borne by our stockholders.

 

Leverage

 

We may borrow money from time to time. However, our ability to incur indebtedness (including by issuing preferred stock), as of June 30, 2021, is limited by applicable regulations such that our asset coverage, as defined in the 1940 Act, must equal at least 150%. In determining whether to borrow money, we will analyze the maturity, covenant package and rate structure of the proposed borrowings as well as the risks of such borrowings compared to our investment outlook. As of June 30, 2021, the Company’s asset coverage was 183%.

 

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Impact of COVID-19

 

In late 2019 and early 2020, a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and related respiratory disease ("COVID-19") emerged in China and spread rapidly to across the world, including to the U.S. This outbreak has led and for an unknown period of time will continue to lead to disruptions in local, regional, national and global markets and economies affected thereby. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic will adversely impact the Company’s business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including the scope and duration of this outbreak, and any future outbreaks.

 

It is clear that these types of events are negatively impacting and will, for at least some time, continue to negatively impact the Company and portfolio companies and in many instances the impact will be profound. For example, smaller and middle market companies in which we may invest are being significantly impacted by these emerging events and the uncertainty caused by these events. With respect to loans to such companies, the Company will be impacted if, among other things, (i) amendments and waivers are granted (or are required to be granted) to borrowers permitting deferral of loan payments or allowing for payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest payments, (ii) borrowers default on their loans, are unable to refinance their loans at maturity, or go out of business permanently, and/or (iii) the value of loans held by the Company decreases as a result of such events and the uncertainty they cause. Such emerging events, to the extent experienced, will cause the Company to suffer a loss on its investments or interest thereon. The Company will also be negatively affected if the operations and effectiveness of the Adviser or a portfolio company (or any of the key personnel or service providers of the foregoing) is compromised or if necessary or beneficial systems and processes are disrupted as a result of stay-at-home orders or other related interruptions to regular business operations.

 

With respect to the Company’s investments, we have taken incremental steps in actively overseeing all of our individual portfolio companies. These measures include, among other things, (i) frequent communication with our portfolio company management teams and related private equity sponsors to understand the expected financial performance impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; (ii) re-underwriting our portfolio companies to understand the impact if the current economic environment persists; and (iii) the creation of an internal working group focused on understanding the potential financial needs of our portfolio companies and engaging with these companies and their private equity sponsors, as needed.

 

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on economic and market conditions have increased the Company’s demands to provide capital to its existing portfolio companies. During the month of March 2020, we received unprecedented draw requests on revolving credit and delayed draw facilities we provided to our portfolio companies as many of them sought to husband excess cash as a defensive measure in these uncertain times. All of those draws were met in a timely fashion and we maintain adequate cash and additional borrowing capacity in reserve to meet any further such draw requests.

 

As of June 30, 2021, the Company was in compliance with its asset coverage requirements under the 1940 Act. In addition, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants within its credit facilities as of June 30, 2021. However, any continued increase in realized or unrealized depreciation of our investment portfolio or further significant reductions in our net asset value as a result of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic or otherwise increase the risk of breaching the relevant covenants and requirements. Any breach of these requirements may adversely affect the Company’s access to sufficient debt and equity capital. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic may also cause the Company to limit distributions.

 

It is impossible to determine the scope of this outbreak, or any future outbreaks, how long any such outbreak, market disruption or uncertainties may last, the effect any governmental actions will have or the full potential impact on the Company, the Adviser and portfolio companies.

 

Investment Decision Process

 

The Advisor’s investment process can be broken into four processes: (1) Sourcing and Idea Generation, (2) Investment Diligence & Recommendation, (3) Credit Committee Approval and Portfolio Construction and (4) Portfolio & Risk Management.

 

Sourcing and Idea Generation

 

The investment decision-making process begins with sourcing ideas. Bain Capital Credit’s Private Credit Group interacts with over 1,500 global contacts as a means to generate middle market investment opportunities. Our Advisor also seeks to leverage the contacts of Bain Capital Credit’s industry groups, Trading Desk, Portfolio Group and Restructuring team, including private equity firms, banks and a variety of advisors and other intermediaries.

 

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Investment Diligence & Recommendation

 

Our Advisor utilizes Bain Capital Credit’s bottom-up approach to investing, and it starts with the due diligence performed by its Private Credit Group. The group works with the close support of Bain Capital Credit’s industry groups. This diligence process typically begins with a detailed review of an offering memorandum as well as Bain Capital Credit’s own independent diligence efforts, including in-house materials and expertise, third-party independent research and interviews, and hands-on field checks where appropriate. For deals that progress beyond an initial stage, the team will usually schedule one or more meetings with company management, facilities visits and also meetings with the sponsor in order to ask more detailed questions and to better understand the sponsor’s view of the business and plans for it going forward. The team’s diligence work is summarized in investment memoranda and accompanying credit packs. Work product also includes full models and covenant analysis.

 

Credit Committee Approval and Portfolio Construction

 

If the reviewing team deems an investment worthy of serious consideration, it generally must be presented to the credit committee, which is comprised of at least three experienced credit professionals, who are selected based on strategy and geography. A portfolio manager leads the decision making process for each investment and engages the credit committee throughout the investment process in order to prioritize and direct the underwriting of each potential investment opportunity. For middle market holdings, the path to exit an investment is often discussed at credit committee meetings, including restructurings, acquisitions and sale to strategic buyers. Since most middle market investments are illiquid, exits are driven by a sale of the portfolio company or a refinancing of the portfolio company’s debt.

 

Portfolio & Risk Management

 

Our Advisor utilizes Bain Capital Credit’s Private Credit Group for the daily monitoring of its respective credits after an investment has been made. Our Advisor believes that the ongoing monitoring of financial performance and market developments of portfolio investments is critical to successful investment management. Accordingly, our Advisor is actively involved in an on-going portfolio review process and attends board meetings. To the extent a portfolio investment is not meeting our Advisor’s expectations, our Advisor takes corrective action when it deems appropriate, which may include raising interest rates, gaining a more influential role on its board, taking warrants and, where appropriate, restructuring the balance sheet to take control of the company. Our Advisor will utilize the Bain Capital Credit Risk and Oversight Committee. The Risk and Oversight Committee is responsible for monitoring and reviewing risk management, including portfolio risk, counterparty risk and firm-wide risk issues. In addition to the methods noted above, there are a number of proprietary methods and tools used through all levels of Bain Capital Credit to manage portfolio risk.

 

Environmental, Social and Governance

 

Our Advisor believes that environmental, social, and governance (ESG) management helps to create lasting impact for all of its stakeholder groups, including investors, portfolio companies, employees and communities. ESG risks can have a negative impact on an issuer’s ability to meet its financial obligations. Therefore, strong ESG management aligns with our Advisor’s goal to seek and generate attractive risk-adjusted returns with the capital it invests. Our Advisor considers ESG factors throughout its investment decision-making process. These factors include, but are not limited to, applying a negative screen to avoid investing in companies with outsized ESG risks; examining the impact a company has on society and the environment during the diligence process; seeking to consider ESG factors from a company-specific and sector-wide perspective; and engaging companies via proxy voting, corporate actions and board seats, where applicable.

 

Portfolio and Investment Activity

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2021, we invested $216.1 million, including PIK, in 35 portfolio companies, and had $257.7 million in aggregate amount of principal repayments and sales, resulting in a net decrease in investments of $41.6 million for the period. Of the $216.1 million invested during the three months ended June 30, 2021, $52.3 million was related to drawdowns on delayed draw term loans and revolvers of our portfolio companies.

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2020, we invested $50.6 million, including PIK, in 21 portfolio companies, and had $67.1 million in aggregate amount of principal repayments and sales, resulting in a net decrease in investments of $16.5 million for the period. Of the $50.6 million invested during the three months ended June 30, 2020, $19.7 million was related to drawdowns on delayed draw term loans and revolvers of our portfolio companies.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2021, we invested $602.4 million, including PIK, in 48 portfolio companies, and had $807.1 million in aggregate amount of principal repayments and sales, resulting in a net decrease in investments of $204.7 million for the period. Of the 602.4 million invested during the six months ended June 30, 2021, $78.0 million was related to drawdowns on delayed draw term loans and revolvers of our portfolio companies.

 

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During the six months ended June 30, 2020, we invested $326.9 million, including PIK, in 56 portfolio companies, and had $247.8 million in aggregate amount of principal repayments and sales, resulting in a net increase in investments of $79.1 million for the period. Of the $326.9 million invested during the six months ended June 30, 2020, $185.1 million was related to drawdowns on delayed draw term loans and revolvers of our portfolio companies.

 

The following table shows the composition of the investment portfolio and associated yield data as of June 30, 2021 (dollars in thousands):

 

    As of June 30, 2021  
                            Weighted Average Yield (1)
at
 
    Amortized Cost     Percentage of
Total Portfolio
    Fair Value     Percentage of
Total Portfolio
    Amortized
Cost
    Market
Value
 
First Lien Senior Secured Loans   $ 1,911,749       81.5 %   $ 1,881,504       81.1 %     7.2 %     7.4 %
Equity Interest     141,052       6.0       136,579       5.9       7.0       8.3  
Second Lien Senior Secured Loans     117,236       5.0       115,172       5.0       9.6       9.7  
Subordinated Note Investment Vehicles (2)     97,360       4.2       97,360       4.2       9.0       9.0  
Preferred equity     29,361       1.3       37,043       1.6       15.0       14.9  
Equity Interest in Investment Vehicles (2)     31,610       1.3       35,303       1.5       9.8       8.8  
Subordinated Debt     16,563       0.7       16,579       0.7       11.4       11.4  
Warrants     2       0.0       -       0.0       N/A       N/A  
Total   $ 2,344,933       100.0 %   $ 2,319,540       100.0 %     7.5 %     7.7 %

 

 

 

(1) Weighted average yields are computed as (a) the annual stated interest rate or yield earned on the relevant accruing debt and other income producing securities, divided by (b) the total relevant investments at amortized cost or at fair value, as applicable. The weighted average yield does not represent the total return to our stockholders.
   
(2) Represents debt and equity investment in ISLP.

 

The following table shows the composition of the investment portfolio and associated yield data as of December 31, 2020 (dollars in thousands):

 

    As of December 31, 2020  
                            Weighted Average Yield (1)
at
 
    Amortized Cost     Percentage of
Total Portfolio
    Fair Value     Percentage of
Total Portfolio
    Amortized
Cost
    Market
Value
 
First Lien Senior Secured Loans   $ 2,193,827       87.0 %   $ 2,164,910       87.1 %     7.1 %     7.2 %
Second Lien Senior Secured Loans     167,698       6.6       161,960       6.6       9.0       9.3  
Equity Interests     131,491       5.2       119,905       4.8       8.8       10.7  
Preferred Equity     29,723       1.2       37,713       1.5       15.0       15.0  
Warrants           0.0             0.0       N/A       N/A  
Total   $ 2,522,739       100.0 %   $ 2,484,488       100.0 %     7.3 %     7.5 %

 

 

 

(1) Weighted average yields are computed as (a) the annual stated interest rate or yield earned on the relevant acquiring debt and other income producing securities, divided by (b) the total relevant investments at amortized cost or at fair value, as applicable. The weighted average yield does not represent the total return to our stockholders.

 

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The following table presents certain selected information regarding our investment portfolio as of June 30, 2021:

 

    As of  
    June 30, 2021  
Number of portfolio companies     104  
Percentage of debt bearing a floating rate (1)     98.3 %
Percentage of debt bearing a fixed rate (1)     1.7 %

 

 

(1)   Measured on a fair value basis.

 

The following table presents certain selected information regarding our investment portfolio as of December 31, 2020:

 

   

As of

December 31, 2020

 
Number of portfolio companies     105  
Percentage of debt bearing a floating rate (1)     99.2 %
Percentage of debt bearing a fixed rate (1)     0.8 %

 

 

(1)   Measured on a fair value basis.

 

The following table shows the amortized cost and fair value of our performing and non-accrual investments as of June 30, 2021 (dollars in thousands):

 

    As of June 30, 2021  
    Amortized Cost     Percentage at
Amortized Cost
    Fair Value     Percentage at
Fair Value
 
Performing   $ 2,344,933       100.0 %   $ 2,319,540       100.0 %
Non-accrual           0.0             0.0  
Total   $ 2,344,933       100.0 %   $ 2,319,540       100.0 %

 

The following table shows the amortized cost and fair value of our performing and non-accrual investments as of December 31, 2020 (dollars in thousands):

 

    As of December 31, 2020  
    Amortized Cost     Percentage at
Amortized Cost
    Fair Value     Percentage at
Fair Value
 
Performing   $ 2,517,782       99.8 %   $ 2,479,794       99.8 %
Non-accrual     4,957       0.2       4,694       0.2  
Total   $ 2,522,739       100.0 %   $ 2,484,488       100.0 %

 

Loans or debt securities are placed on non-accrual status when there is reasonable doubt that principal or interest will be collected. Accrued interest generally is reversed when a loan or debt security is placed on non-accrual status. Interest payments received on non-accrual loans or debt securities may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon management’s judgment. Non-accrual loans and debt securities are restored to accrual status when past due principal and interest is paid and, in management’s judgment, are likely to remain current. We may make exceptions to this treatment if the loan has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection. As of June 30, 2021, there are no loans on non-accrual. This is compared to one loan on non-accrual as of December 31, 2020, comprising 0.2% of the Company’s portfolio, based on fair value.

 

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The following table shows the amortized cost and fair value of the investment portfolio, cash and cash equivalents and foreign cash as of June 30, 2021 (dollars in thousands):

 

    As of June 30, 2021  
    Amortized Cost     Percentage of
Total
    Fair Value     Percentage of
Total
 
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 29,869       1.2 %   $ 29,869       1.2 %
Foreign cash     1,366       0.1       1,707       0.1  
Restricted cash     57,144       2.3       57,144       2.4  
First Lien Senior Secured Loans     1,911,749       78.6       1,881,504       78.1  
Equity Interest     141,052       5.8       136,579       5.7  
Second Lien Senior Secured Loan     117,236       4.8       115,172       4.8  
Subordinated Note in Investment
Vehicles (1)
    97,360       4.0       97,360       4.0  
Preferred Equity     29,361       1.2       37,043       1.5  
Equity Interests in Investment Vehicles (1)     31,610       1.3       35,303       1.5  
Subordinated Debt     16,563       0.7       16,579       0.7  
Warrants     2       0.0       -       0.0  
Total   $ 2,433,312       100.0 %   $ 2,408,260       100.0  

 

 

(1) Represents debt and equity investment in ISLP

 

The following table shows the amortized cost and fair value of the investment portfolio, cash and cash equivalents and foreign cash as of December 31, 2020 (dollars in thousands):

 

    As of December 31, 2020  
    Amortized Cost    

Percentage of

Total

    Fair Value    

Percentage of

Total

 
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 53,704       2.2 %   $ 53,704       2.1 %
Foreign cash     976       0.0       972       0.0  
Restricted cash and cash equivalents     27,026       1.0       27,026       1.1  
First Lien Senior Secured Loans     2,193,827       84.3       2,164,910       84.3  
Second Lien Senior Secured Loans     167,698       6.4       161,960       6.3  
Equity Interests     131,491       5.0       119,905       4.7  
Preferred Equity     29,723       1.1       37,713       1.5  
Warrants           0.0             0.0  
Total   $ 2,604,445       100.0 %   $ 2,566,190       100.0 %

 

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The following table shows the composition of the investment portfolio by industry, at amortized cost and fair value as of June 30, 2021 (with corresponding percentage of total portfolio investments) (dollars in thousands):

 

    As of June 30, 2021  
    Amortized Cost     Percentage of
Total Portfolio
    Fair Value     Percentage of
Total Portfolio
 
Aerospace & Defense   $ 331,968       14.2 %   $ 307,751       13.3 %
High Tech Industries     211,114       9.0       212,588       9.2  
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable     195,494       8.3       197,349       8.5  
Services: Business     142,601       6.1       136,678       5.9  
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals     136,797       5.8       135,902       5.9  
Investment Vehicles (2)     128,970       5.5       132,663       5.7  
Capital Equipment     117,519       5.0       117,200       5.1  
Transportation: Cargo     106,532       4.5       108,133       4.7  
Construction & Building     106,306       4.5       106,981       4.6  
Automotive     91,656       3.9       92,233       4.0  
Wholesale     80,881       3.4       82,565       3.6  
Energy: Oil & Gas     69,071       2.9       76,153       3.3  
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber     68,507       2.9       69,964       3.0  
Transportation: Consumer     76,608       3.3       65,783       2.8  
Services: Consumer     64,060       2.7       65,413       2.8  
Consumer Goods: Durable     64,194       2.7       58,148       2.5  
FIRE: Insurance (1)     52,868       2.4       54,023       2.3  
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure     53,278       2.3       51,972       2.2  
Media: Diversified & Production     52,951       2.3       51,888       2.2  
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing     56,210       2.4       47,053       2.0  
Retail     44,841       1.9       45,359       2.0  
Telecommunications     39,898       1.7       40,228       1.7  
FIRE: Finance (1)     18,955       0.8       19,243       0.8  
Beverage, Food & Tobacco     7,766       0.3       18,034       0.8  
Banking     14,397       0.6       14,649       0.6  
FIRE: Real Estate (1)     10,940       0.5       11,020       0.5  
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription     434       0.1       448       0.0  
Containers, Packaging, & Glass     117       0.0       119       0.0  
Total   $ 2,344,933       100.0 %   $ 2,319,540       100.0 %

 

 

(1) Finance, Insurance and Real Estate (“FIRE”).

(2) Represents debt and equity investment in ISLP.  

 

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The following table shows the composition of the investment portfolio by industry, at amortized cost and fair value as of December 31, 2020 (with corresponding percentage of total portfolio investments) (dollars in thousands):

 

    As of December 31, 2020  
    Amortized Cost    

Percentage of

Total Portfolio

    Fair Value     Percentage of
Total Portfolio
 
Aerospace & Defense   $ 331,174       13.1 %   $ 296,553       11.9 %
High Tech Industries     294,046       11.7       295,486       11.9  
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals     219,147       8.7       221,605       8.9  
Capital Equipment     188,123       7.5       193,287       7.8  
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable     190,216       7.5       189,229       7.5  
Services: Business     181,037       7.1       175,560       7.1  
Transportation: Cargo     118,320       4.7       118,352       4.8  
Construction & Building     105,567       4.2       104,999       4.2  
Services: Consumer     76,341       3.0       78,697       3.2  
Wholesale     78,248       3.1       78,042       3.1  
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber     75,808       3.0       76,463       3.1  
Energy: Oil & Gas     68,198       2.7       68,807       2.7  
FIRE: Insurance (1)     65,017       2.6       67,125       2.7  
Automotive     66,470       2.6       66,100       2.7  
Transportation: Consumer     71,750       2.8       61,243       2.5  
Consumer Goods: Durable     59,399       2.3       58,065       2.3  
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure     52,389       2.1       49,893       2.0  
Media: Diversified & Production     47,810       1.9       48,470       2.0  
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription     43,299       1.7       45,036       1.8  
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing     47,143       1.9       41,140       1.7  
Retail     39,050       1.5       39,050       1.6  
Telecommunications     21,680       0.9       21,543       0.9  
Energy: Electricity     21,979       0.9       21,249       0.9  
Beverage, Food & Tobacco     12,087       0.5       21,024       0.8  
Banking     14,058       0.6       13,622       0.5  
Containers, Packaging, & Glass     11,659       0.5       11,781       0.5  
FIRE: Finance (1)     11,830       0.5       11,778       0.5  
FIRE: Real Estate (1)     10,894       0.4       10,289       0.4  
    $ 2,522,739       100.0 %   $ 2,484,488       100.0 %

 

 

(1) Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate (“FIRE”).

 

Our Advisor monitors our portfolio companies on an ongoing basis. It monitors the financial trends of each portfolio company to determine if they are meeting their respective business plans and to assess the appropriate course of action for each company. The Advisor has several methods of evaluating and monitoring the performance and fair value of our investments, which may include the following:

 

  assessment of success in adhering to the portfolio company’s business plan and compliance with covenants;

 

  periodic or regular contact with portfolio company management and, if appropriate, the financial or strategic sponsor to discuss financial position, requirements and accomplishments;

 

  comparisons to our other portfolio companies in the industry, if any;

 

  attendance at and participation in board meetings or presentations by portfolio companies; and

 

  review of monthly and quarterly financial statements and financial projections of portfolio companies.

 

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Our Advisor rates the investments in our portfolio at least quarterly and it is possible that the rating of a portfolio investment may be reduced or increased over time. For investments rated 3 or 4, our Advisor enhances its level of scrutiny over the monitoring of such portfolio company. Our internal performance ratings do not constitute any rating of investments by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization or represent or reflect any third-party assessment of any of our investments.

 

  An investment is rated 1 if, in the opinion of our Advisor, it is performing above underwriting expectations, and the business trends and risk factors are generally favorable, which may include the performance of the portfolio company or the likelihood of a potential exit.

 

  An investment is rated 2 if, in the opinion of our Advisor, it is performing as expected at the time of our underwriting and there are generally no concerns about the portfolio company’s performance or ability to meet covenant requirements, interest payments or principal amortization, if applicable. All new investments or acquired investments in new portfolio companies are initially given a rating of 2.

 

  An investment is rated 3 if, in the opinion of our Advisor, the investment is performing below underwriting expectations and there may be concerns about the portfolio company’s performance or trends in the industry, including as a result of factors such as declining performance, non-compliance with debt covenants or delinquency in loan payments (but generally not more than 180 days past due).

 

  An investment is rated 4 if, in the opinion of our Advisor, the investment is performing materially below underwriting expectations. For debt investments, most of or all of the debt covenants are out of compliance and payments are substantially delinquent. Investments rated 4 are not anticipated to be repaid in full, if applicable, and there is significant risk that we may realize a substantial loss on our investment.

 

The following table shows the composition of our portfolio on the 1 to 4 rating scale as of June 30, 2021 (dollars in thousands):

 

      As of June 30, 2021  
Investment Performance Rating     Fair
Value
    Percentage of
Total
    Number of
Companies(1)
    Percentage of
Total
 
1     $ 20,287       0.9 %     3       2.9 %
2       2,050,293       88.4       92       88.4  
3       248,960       10.7       9       8.7  
4       -       0.0       -       0.0  
Total     $ 2,319,540       100.0 %     104       100.0 %

 

 

  (1) Number of investment rated companies may not agree to total portfolio companies due to investments across investment types and structures.

 

The following table shows the composition of our portfolio on the 1 to 4 rating scale as of December 31, 2020 (dollars in thousands):

 

    As of December 31, 2020  
Investment Performance Rating   Fair
Value
    Percentage of
Total
    Number of
Companies
    Percentage of
Total
 
1   $ 42,942       1.7 %     3       2.9 %
2     2,121,057       85.4       87       82.8  
3     315,383       12.7       14       13.3  
4     5,106       0.2       1       1.0  
Total   $ 2,484,488       100.0 %     105       100.0 %

 

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International Senior Loan Program, LLC

 

On February 9, 2021, the Company and Pantheon ("Pantheon"), a leading global alternative private markets manager, formed the International Senior Loan Program, LLC (“ISLP”), an unconsolidated joint venture. ISLP invests primarily in non-US first lien senior secured loans. ISLP was formed as a Delaware limited liability company. The Company and Pantheon committed to initially provide $138.3 million of debt and $43.9 million of equity capital, to ISLP. Equity contributions will be called from each member on a pro-rata basis, based on their equity commitments. Pursuant to the terms of the transaction, Pantheon invested $50.0 million to acquire a 29.5% stake in ISLP. The Company contributed debt investments of $317.1 million for a 70.5% stake in ISLP, and received a one-time gross distribution of $190.2 million in cash in consideration of contributing such investments. As of June 30, 2021, the Company’s investment in ISLP consisted of subordinated notes of $97.4 million, and equity interests of $35.3 million.

 

In future periods, the Company may sell certain of its investments or a participating interest in certain of its investments to ISLP. Since inception, the Company had sold $377.2 million of its investments to ISLP. The sale of the investments met the criteria set forth in ASC 860, Transfers and Servicing for treatment as a sale.

 

The Company has determined that ISLP is an investment company under ASC, Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies; however, in accordance with such guidance, the Company will generally not consolidate its investment in a company other than a wholly or substantially owned investment company subsidiary, which is an extension of the operations of the Company, or a controlled operating company whose business consists of providing services to the Company. The Company does not consolidate its investments in ISLP as it is not a substantially wholly owned investment company subsidiary. In addition, the Company does not control ISLP due to the allocation of voting rights among ISLP members. The Company measures fair value of ISLP in accordance with ASC Subtopic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, using the net asset value (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient. The Company and Pantheon each appointed two members to ISLP's four-person Member Designees' Committee. All material decisions with respect to ISLP, including those involving its investment portfolio, require unanimous approval of a quorum of Member Designees' Committee.

 

As of June 30, 2021, ISLP had $394.5 million in debt investments, at fair value.

 

Additionally, ISLP, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, has entered into a $300.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility which bears interest at LIBOR (or an alternative risk-free interest rate index) plus 225 basis points with JP Morgan through its wholly-owned subsidiary, subject to leverage and borrowing base restrictions (the “ISLP Credit Facility”). The maturity date of the ISLP Credit Facility is February 9, 2026. As of June 30, 2021 the ISLP Credit Facility had $219.5 million of outstanding debt under the credit facility. As of June 30, 2021, the effective rate on the ISLP Credit Facility was 2.3% per annum.

 

Below is a summary of ISLP’s portfolio at fair value:

 

    As of June 30, 2021  
Total investments   $ 394,503  
Weighted average yield on investments     6.6 %
Number of borrowers in ISLP     21  
Largest portfolio company investment   $ 44,291  
Total of five largest portfolio company investments   $ 180,605  
Unfunded commitments   $ 5,805  

 

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Below is a listing of ISLP’s individual investments as of:

 

International Senior Loan Program, LLC

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

As of June 30, 2021

in thousands

(unaudited)

            17     13       14.00 %   1/15/1900   $ 3       6       10          
Currency   Industry   Portfolio Company   Investment Type     Spread Above Index       Interest Rate     Maturity Date     Principal/Shares       Cost       Market Value       % of NAV  
Australian Dollar                                                                
    Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals   Datix Bidco Limited   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      BBSW+ 4.50%        4.65 %   4/28/2025   AUD 4,169       3,287       3,126          
                                      Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Total     $ 3,287     $ 3,126       6.4 %
                                                                 
    Information Technology Services   LEAP Legal Software PTY Ltd   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      BBSY+ 5.75%        6.75 %   9/12/2024   AUD 30,167       22,849       22,842          
                                      Information Technology Services Total     $ 22,849     $ 22,842       46.4 %
                                                                 
    Services: Consumer   Zeppelin BidCo Pty Limited   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      BBSY+ 5.00%        5.07 %   6/28/2024   AUD 20,415       16,023       15,305          
                                      Services: Consumer Total     $ 16,023     $ 15,305       31.1 %
                                                                 
                                      Australian Dollar Total     $ 42,159     $ 41,273       83.9 %
                                                                 
British Pounds                                                                
    Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals   Datix Bidco Limited   Second Lien Senior Secured Loan      GBP LIBOR+ 7.75%        7.86 %   4/27/2026   £ 12,013       16,916       16,577          
        Datix Bidco Limited   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver     -       -   10/28/2024   £ -       -       -          
                                      Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Total     $ 16,916     $ 16,577       33.7 %
                                                                 
    High Tech Industries   Everest Bidco   Second Lien Senior Secured Loan      GBP LIBOR+ 7.50%        8.50 %   7/3/2026   £ 10,114       14,243       13,957          
                                      High Tech Industries Total     $ 14,243     $ 13,957       28.4 %
                                                                 
    Media: Diversified & Production   International Entertainment Investments Limited   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      GBP LIBOR+ 4.75%        7.35 %   5/31/2023   £ 8,626       12,109       11,866          
                                      Media: Diversified & Production Total     $ 12,109     $ 11,866       24.1 %
                                                                 
    Services: Business   Comet Bidco Limited   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      GBP LIBOR+ 5.25%        5.37 %   9/30/2024   £ 7,362       9,305       9,495          
                                      Services: Business Total     $ 9,305     $ 9,495       19.3 %
                                                                 
    Services: Consumer   Surrey Bidco Limited   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      GBP LIBOR+ 7.00%        7.50 %   5/11/2026   £ 4,954       6,667       6,443          
                                      Services: Consumer Total     $ 6,667     $ 6,443       13.1 %
                                                                 
                                      British Pounds Total     $ 59,240     $ 58,338       118.6 %
                                                                 
Canadian Dollar                                                                
    Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals   9 Story Media Group Inc.   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver      CDOR+ 5.25%        6.25 %   4/30/2026   CAD 149       28       29          
        9 Story Media Group Inc.   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      CDOR+ 5.50%        6.25 %   4/30/2026   CAD 7,201       5,717       5,803          
                                      Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Total     $ 5,745     $ 5,832       11.9 %
                                                                 
    Retail & Wholesale   New Look Vision Group Inc.   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      CDOR+ 5.0%        6.50 %   5/26/2028   CAD 18,147       14,811       14,406          
                                      Retail & Wholesale Total     $ 14,811     $ 14,406       29.3 %
                                                                 
                                      Canadian Dollar Total     $ 20,556     $ 20,238       41.2 %
                                                                 
Danish Krone                                                                
    High Tech Industries   VPARK BIDCO AB   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      CIBOR+ 4.00%        4.75 %   3/10/2025   DKK 56,429       9,231       8,991          
                                      High Tech Industries Total     $ 9,231     $ 8,991       18.3 %
                                                                 
                                      Danish Krone Total     $ 9,231     $ 8,991       18.3 %
                                                                 
European Currency                                                                
    Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber   Niacet Corporation   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      EURIBOR+ 4.5%        5.50 %   2/1/2024   3,425       4,102       4,028          
                                      Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber Total     $ 4,102     $ 4,028       8.2 %
                                                                 
    Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals   Mendel Bidco, Inc.   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      EURIBOR+ 4.50%        4.50 %   6/17/2027   9,933       12,026       11,770          
        Mertus 522. GmbH   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Delayed Draw      EURIBOR+ 6.25%        6.25 %   5/28/2026   12,999       15,666       15,249          
        Mertus 522. GmbH   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      EURIBOR+ 6.25%        6.25 %   5/28/2026   22,244       26,806       26,093          
                                      Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Total     $ 54,498     $ 53,112       108.0 %
                                                                 
    Media: Broadcasting & Subscription   Vital Holdco Limited   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      EURIBOR+ 5.25%        5.25 %   5/29/2026   7,838       9,535       9,287          
                                      Media: Broadcasting & Subscription Total     $ 9,535     $ 9,287       18.9 %
                                                                 
    Media: Diversified & Production   9 Story Media Group Inc.   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      EURIBOR+ 5.25%        5.25 %   4/30/2026   3,879       4,718       4,596          
                                      Media: Diversified & Production Total     $ 4,718     $ 4,596       9.3 %
                                                                 
    Media: Diversified & Production   Aptus 1724 Gmbh   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      EURIBOR+ 6.00%        6.25 %   2/23/2028   30,000       35,033       35,547          
    Business Equipment and Services   SumUp Holdings Luxembourg S.à.r.l.   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Delayed Draw      EURIBOR+ 8.50%        10.00 %   2/17/2026   21,000       25,014       24,883          
                                      Media: Diversified & Production Total     $ 60,047     $ 60,430       122.8 %
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                      European Currency Total     $ 132,900     $ 131,453       267.2 %
                                                                 
                                                                 
Norwegian Krone                                                                
    High Tech Industries   VPARK BIDCO AB   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      NIBOR+ 4.00%        4.75 %   3/10/2025   NOK 73,280       8,651       8,506          
                                      High Tech Industries Total     $ 8,651     $ 8,506       17.3 %
                                                                 
                                      Norwegian Krone Total     $ 8,651     $ 8,506       17.3 %
                                                                 
U.S. Dollars                                                                
    Automotive   CST Buyer Company   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      L+ 6.00%        7.00 %   10/3/2025   $ 14,927       14,927       14,927          
                                      Automotive Total     $ 14,927     $ 14,927       30.3 %
                                                                 
    Containers, Packaging, & Glass   Automate Intermediate Holdings II S.à r.l.   Second Lien Senior Secured Loan      L+ 7.75%        7.85 %   7/22/2027   $ 11,752       11,668       11,752          
                                      Containers, Packaging, & Glass Total     $ 11,668     $ 11,752       23.9 %
                                                                 
    Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals   Golden State Buyer, Inc.   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      L+ 4.75%        5.50 %   6/22/2026   $ 14,779       14,701       14,779          
                                      Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Total     $ 14,701     $ 14,779       30.0 %
                                                                 
    High Tech Industries   CB Nike IntermediateCo Ltd   First Lien Senior Secured Loan - Revolver     -       -   10/31/2025   $ -       -       -          
        CB Nike IntermediateCo Ltd   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      L+ 4.75%        5.75 %   10/31/2025   $ 34,542       34,542       34,542          
        Utimaco, Inc.   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      L+ 4.00%        4.15 %   8/9/2027   $ 14,701       14,701       14,701          
                                      High Tech Industries Total     $ 49,243     $ 49,243       100.1 %
                                                                 
    Media: Broadcasting & Subscription   Vital Holdco Limited   First Lien Senior Secured Loan      L+ 5.25%        6.25 %   5/29/2026   $ 35,004       35,004       35,004          
                                      Media: Broadcasting & Subscription Total     $ 35,004     $ 35,004       71.2 %
                                                                 
                                      U.S. Dollars Total     $ 125,543     $ 125,704       255.5 %
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                      Total     $ 398,280     $ 394,503       802.0 %

 

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Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

 

Currency Purchased   Currency Sold   Counterparty     Settlement Date   Unrealized Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
EURO 1,843   AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS 2,855         7/19/2021   $ 44  
EURO 564   CANADIAN DOLLARS 847         7/19/2021     (14 )
EURO 882   DANISH KRONE 6,559         7/19/2021     (0 )
EURO 7,667   BRITISH POUNDS 6,667         7/19/2021     (113 )
EURO 847   NORWEGIAN KRONE 8,517         7/19/2021     15  
EURO 12,229   US DOLLARS 14,683           7/19/2021     (164 )
EURO 1,050   US DOLLARS 1,271         7/19/2021     (24 )
US DOLLARS 8,562   AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS 11,053         7/19/2021     262  
US DOLLARS 2,622   CANADIAN DOLLARS 3,278         7/19/2021     (26 )
US DOLLARS 4,098   DANISH KRONE 25,389         7/19/2021     45  
US DOLLARS 29,553   EURO 26,615         7/19/2021     329  
US DOLLARS 553   EURO 457         7/19/2021     11  
US DOLLARS 35,635   BRITISH POUNDS 25,809         7/19/2021     (40 )
US DOLLARS 3,940   NORWEGIAN KRONE 32,971           7/19/2021     105  
                  $ 430  

   

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Below is the financial information for ISLP:

 

Selected Balance Sheet Information

 

    As of  
    June 30, 2021  
Investments at fair value (cost - $398,280)   $ 394,503  
Cash     9,423  
Foreign cash     3,729  
Deferred financing costs     2,223  
Other assets     4,425  
Total assets   $ 414,303  
Debt   $ 219,529  
Subordinated notes payable to members     137,857  
Dividend payable     1,100  
Other payables     6,626  
Total liabilities   $ 365,112  
Members’ equity     49,191  
Total liabilities and members’ equity   $ 414,303  

 

Selected Statement of Operations Information

 

    For the Three Months Ended     For the Six Months Ended  
    June 30, 2021     June 30, 2021  
Investment Income                
Interest Income   $ 6,010     $ 8,112  
Other            
Total investment income     6,010       8,112  
Expenses                
Interest and debt financing expenses     1,353       1,908  
Interest expense on members subordinated notes     3,137       4,444  
General and administrative expenses     401       758  
Total expenses     4,891       7,110  
Net investment income     1,119       1,002  
Net realized and unrealized gain (losses)                
Net realized gain (loss) on investments     2       (20 )
Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions     (678 )     2,666  
Net realized gain (loss) on forward contracts     1,194       1,194  
Net unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency     1,877       4,869  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward contracts     (1,223 )     430  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     309       (3,777 )
Net gain (loss) on investments     1,481       5,362  
Net increase (decrease) in members’ equity resulting from operations   $ 2,600     $ 6,364  

 

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Results of Operations

 

Our operating results for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

   

For the Three Months Ended

June 30,

 
    2021     2020  
Total investment income   $ 46,490     $ 47,871  
Total expenses, net of fee waivers     24,566       27,849  
Net investment income     21,924       20,022  
Net realized gain (loss)     (12,546 )     5,215  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     33,055       (3,465 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   $ 42,433     $ 21,772  

 

Our operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

   

For the Six Months Ended 

June 30,

 
    2021     2020  
Total investment income   $ 96,320     $ 99,367  
Total expenses, net of fee waivers     52,230       56,845  
Net investment income     44,090       42,522  
Net realized gain (loss)     (3,688 )     (4,151 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     33,784       (121,046 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   $ 74,186     $ (82,675 )

 

 Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations can vary from period to period as a result of various factors, including additional financing, new investment commitments, the recognition of realized gains and losses and changes in unrealized appreciation and depreciation on the investment portfolio. Due to these factors, comparisons may not be meaningful.

 

Investment Income

 

The composition of our investment income for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 was as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

   

For the Three Months Ended

June 30,

 
    2021     2020  
Interest income   $ 39,755     $ 44,885  
Dividend income     2,929       2,927  
PIK income     2,931        
Other income     875       59  
Total investment income   $ 46,490     $ 47,871  

 

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Interest income from investments, which includes interest and accretion of discounts and fees, decreased to $39.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021 from $44.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, primarily due to the decrease in LIBOR and investment portfolio between the periods. Our investment portfolio at amortized cost decreased to $2,344.9 million as June 30, 2021 compared to $2,610.4 million as of June 30, 2020. Accelerated unamortized discounts from paydowns increased to $0.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021 from $0.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020. Dividend income remained flat at $2.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021 from $2.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020. PIK income increased $2.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021 due to the number of investments earning PIK income. Other income increased to approximately $0.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021 from $0.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, primarily due to an increase in one-time fees earned on certain investments. As of June 30, 2021, the weighted average yield of our investment portfolio at amortized cost increased to 7.5% from 7.1% as of June 30, 2020.

 

The composition of our investment income for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 was as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

   

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
    2021     2020  
Interest income   $ 81,728     $ 93,528  
Dividend income     4,964       5,340  
PIK income     5,297        
Other income     4,331       499  
Total investment income   $ 96,320     $ 99,367  

 

Interest income from investments, which includes interest and accretion of discounts and fees, decreased to $81.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 from $93.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, primarily due to the decrease in LIBOR and investment portfolio between the periods. Our investment portfolio at amortized cost decreased to $2,344.9 million as June 30, 2021 compared to $2,610.4 million as of June 30, 2020. Accelerated unamortized discounts from paydowns increased to $2.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 from $1.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020. Dividend income decreased to $5.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 from $5.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, primarily due to a decrease in dividend income from our equity interests. PIK income increased $5.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 due to the number of investments earning PIK income. Other income increased to approximately $4.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 from $0.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, primarily due to an increase in one-time fees earned on certain investments.

 

Operating Expenses

 

The composition of our operating expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 was as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

   

For the Three Months Ended

June 30,

 
    2021     2020  
Interest and debt financing expenses   $ 13,017     $ 17,312  
Base management fee     8,623       8,639  
Incentive fee     8,042        
Professional fees     714       643  
Directors fees     171       171  
Other general and administrative expenses     1,241       1,084  
Total expenses, before fee waivers   $ 31,808     $ 27,849  
Base management fee waiver     (2,723 )      
Incentive fee waiver     (4,519 )      
Total expenses, net of fee waivers   $ 24,566     $ 27,849  

 

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The composition of our operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 was as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

   

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
    2021     2020  
Interest and debt financing expenses   $ 24,850     $ 35,188  
Base management fee     17,320       17,365  
Incentive fee     14,771        
Professional fees     1,673       1,613  
Directors fees     343       346  
Other general and administrative expenses     2,629       2,333  
Total expenses, before fee waivers   $ 61,586     $ 56,845  
Base management fee waiver     (4,837 )      
Incentive fee waiver     (4,519 )      
Total expenses, net of fee waivers   $ 52,230     $ 56,845  

 

Interest and Debt Financing Expenses

 

Interest and debt financing expenses on our borrowings totaled approximately $13.0 million and $17.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Interest and debt financing expense for the three months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to June 30, 2020 decreased primarily due to a decrease in total principal debt outstanding and LIBOR between periods. Interest and debt financing expenses on our borrowings totaled approximately $24.8 million and $35.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Interest and debt financing expense for the six months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to June 30, 2020 decreased primarily due to a decrease in total principal debt outstanding and LIBOR between periods. The weighted average principal debt balance outstanding for the three months ended June 30, 2021 was $1,311.1 million compared to $1,649.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020. The weighted average principal debt balance outstanding for the six months ended June 30, 2021 was $1,380.5 million compared to $1,615.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020.

 

The weighted average interest rate (excluding deferred upfront financing costs and unused fees) on our debt outstanding was 3.2% and 3.6% as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

 

Management Fees

 

Management fees (net of waivers) decreased to $5.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021 from $8.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020. Management fees (gross of waivers) remained flat at $8.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $8.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020. Management fees waived for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 were $2.7 million and $0.0 million, respectively.

 

Management fees (net of waivers) decreased to $12.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 from $17.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020. Management fees (gross of waivers) slightly decreased to $17.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $17.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020. Management fees waived for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 were $4.8 million and $0.0 million, respectively.

 

Incentive Fees

 

Incentive fee (net of waivers) increased to $3.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021 from $0.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020. Incentive fee waivers related to pre-incentive fee net investment income consisted of voluntary waivers of $4.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and $0.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020. For the three months ended June 30, 2021 there were no incentive fees related to the GAAP Incentive Fee. Incentive fee (net of waivers) increased to $10.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 from $0.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020. Incentive fee waivers related to pre-incentive fee net investment income consisted of voluntary waivers of $4.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and $0.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020. For the six months ended June 30, 2021 there were no incentive fees related to the GAAP Incentive Fee.

 

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Professional Fees and Other General and Administrative Expenses

 

Professional fees and other general and administrative expenses increased to $2.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021 from $1.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, primarily due to an increase in costs associated with servicing our investment portfolio and legal fees.

 

Professional fees and other general and administrative expenses increased to $4.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 from $3.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, primarily due to an increase in costs associated with servicing our investment portfolio and legal fees.

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gains and Losses

 

The following table summarizes our net realized and unrealized gains (losses) for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 (dollars in thousands):

 

   

For the Three Months Ended

June 30,

 
    2021     2020  
Net realized gain on investments   $ 7,917     $ 179  
Net realized loss on investments     (3,072 )     (127 )
Net realized gain on foreign currency transactions     1,298       106  
Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions     (293 )     (40 )
Net realized gain on forward currency exchange contracts     -       5,658  
Net realized loss on forward currency exchange contracts     (18,396 )     (561 )
Net realized gains (losses)   $ (12,546 )   $ 5,215  
Change in unrealized appreciation on investments   $ 32,411     $ 37,164  
Change in unrealized depreciation on investments     (15,319 )     (30,868 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     17,092       6,296  
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency translation     (65 )     104  
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward currency exchange contracts     16,028       (9,865 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation on foreign currency and forward currency exchange contracts     15,963       (9,761 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   $ 33,055     $ (3,465 )

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2021, and 2020, we had net realized gains on investments of $4.8 million and $0.1 million, respectively. During the three months ended June 30, 2021, we recorded gross realized gains of $7.9 million primarily from the pay down of one equity investment . For the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, we had net realized gains on foreign currency transactions of $1.0 million and $0.1 million, respectively. For the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, we had net realized gains (losses) on forward currency contracts of ($18.4) million and $5.1 million, respectively, primarily as a result of settling GBP, EUR, and AUD forward contracts.

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2021, we had $32.4 million in unrealized appreciation on 60 portfolio company investments, which was offset by $15.3 million in unrealized depreciation on 63 portfolio company investments. Unrealized appreciation for the three months ended June 30, 2021 resulted from an increase in fair value, primarily due to a tightening spread environment, positive investment-related adjustments, and the reversal of unrealized depreciation from the sale of our debt investments. Unrealized depreciation was primarily due to negative valuation adjustments.

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2020, we had $37.2 million in unrealized appreciation on 59 portfolio company investments, which was offset by $30.9 million in unrealized depreciation on 54 portfolio company investments. Unrealized appreciation for the three months ended June 30, 2020 resulted from an increase in fair value, primarily due to a tightening spread environment and positive investment-related adjustments. Unrealized depreciation was primarily due to negative valuation adjustments.

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, we had unrealized appreciation on forward currency exchange contracts of $16.0 million and ($9.9) million, respectively. For the three months ended June 30, 2021, unrealized appreciation on forward currency exchange contracts was due to EUR, GBP, DKK, AUD and CAD forward contracts. For the three months ended June 30, 2020, unrealized depreciation on forward currency exchange contracts was due to EUR, GBP, DKK, NOK, AUD and CAD forward contracts. 

 

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The following table summarizes our net realized and unrealized gains (losses) for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 (dollars in thousands):

 

    For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
    2021     2020  
Net realized gain on investments   $ 27,731     $ 365  
Net realized loss on investments     (7,710 )     (10,769 )
Net realized gain on foreign currency transactions     1,153       108  
Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions     (3,174 )     (457 )
Net realized gain on forward currency exchange contracts     -       6,675  
Net realized loss on forward currency exchange contracts     (21,688 )     (73 )
Net realized gains (losses)   $ (3,688 )   $ (4,151 )
                 
Change in unrealized appreciation on investments   $ 53,457     $ 9,208  
Change in unrealized depreciation on investments     (40,599 )     (133,405 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     12,858       (124,197 )
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency translation     322       (105 )
Unrealized appreciation on forward currency exchange contracts     20,604       3,256  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency and forward currency exchange contracts     20,926       3,151  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   $ 33,784     $ (121,046 )

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2021, and 2020, we had net realized gains (losses) on investments of $20.0 million and ($10.4) million, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, we had net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions of ($2.0) million and ($0.3) million, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, we had net realized gains (losses) on forward currency contracts of ($21.7) million and $6.6 million, respectively, primarily as a result of settling GBP, AUD, DKK, EUR and CAD forward contracts.

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2021, we had $53.5 million in unrealized appreciation on 72 portfolio company investments, which was offset by $40.6 million in unrealized depreciation on 62 portfolio company investments. Unrealized appreciation for the six months ended June 30, 2021 resulted from an increase in fair value, primarily due to a tightening spread environment, positive investment-related adjustments, and the reversal of unrealized depreciation from the sale of our debt investments. Unrealized depreciation was primarily due to negative valuation adjustments.

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2020, we had $9.2 million in unrealized appreciation on 13 portfolio company investments which was primarily related to unrealized appreciation due to the reversal of unrealized depreciation upon pay-off and positive valuation adjustments, which was offset by $133.4 million in unrealized depreciation on 110 portfolio company investments. Unrealized depreciation for the six months ended June 30, 2020 resulted from a decrease in fair value, primarily due to negative valuation adjustments.

 

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For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, we had unrealized appreciation on forward currency exchange contracts of $20.6 million and $3.3 million, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, unrealized appreciation on forward currency exchange contracts was due to EUR, GBP, DKK, AUD and CAD forward contracts. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, unrealized appreciation on forward currency exchange contracts was due to EUR, GBP, DKK, NOK, AUD and CAD forward contracts. 

 

The following table summarizes the impact of foreign currency for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 (dollars in thousands):

 

    For the Three months ended
June 30,
 
    2021     2020  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments due to foreign currency   $ 1,628     $ 5,622  
Net realized loss on investments due to foreign currency     (387 )     (2 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency translation     (65 )     104  
Net realized gain on foreign currency transactions     1,005       66  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward currency exchange contracts     16,028       (9,865 )
Net realized gain (loss) on forward currency exchange contracts     (18,396 )     5,097  
Foreign currency impact to net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   $ (187 )   $ 1,022  

 

Included in total net gains (losses) on the consolidated statements of operations is net gains (losses) of $2.2 million and $5.8 million related to realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments, foreign currency holdings and non-investment assets and liabilities attributable to the changes in foreign currency exchange rates for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Including the total net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on forward currency exchange contracts of ($2.4) million and ($4.8) million, respectively, included in the above table, the net impact of foreign currency on total net gains (losses) on the consolidated statements of operations is ($0.2) million and $1.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

 

The following table summarizes the impact of foreign currency for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 (dollars in thousands):

 

    For the Six months ended
June 30,
 
    2021     2020  
Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments due to foreign currency   $ (15,711 )   $ (7,390 )
Net realized gain (loss) on investments due to foreign currency     15,529       (1 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency translation     322       (105 )
Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions     (2,021 )     (349 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation on forward currency exchange contracts     20,604       3,256  
Net realized gain (loss) on forward currency exchange contracts     (21,688 )     6,602  
Foreign currency impact to net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   $ (2,965 )   $ 2,013  

 

Included in total net gains (losses) on the consolidated statements of operations is net gains (losses) of ($1.9) million and ($7.8) million related to realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments, foreign currency holdings and non-investment assets and liabilities attributable to the changes in foreign currency exchange rates for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Including the total net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on forward currency exchange contracts of ($1.1) million and $9.9 million, respectively, included in the above table, the net impact of foreign currency on total net gains (losses) on the consolidated statements of operations is ($3.0) million and $2.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

 

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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $42.4 million and $21.8 million, respectively. Based on the weighted average shares of common stock outstanding for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, our per share net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $0.66 and $0.40 respectively.

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations was $74.2 million and ($82.7) million, respectively. Based on the weighted average shares of common stock outstanding for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, our per share net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations was $1.15 and ($1.57), respectively.

 

Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Our liquidity and capital resources are derived primarily from proceeds from equity issuances, advances from our credit facilities, 2018-1 Notes, 2019-1 Debt, 2023 Notes, 2026 Notes and cash flows from operations. The primary uses of our cash are for (1) investments in portfolio companies and other investments and to comply with certain portfolio diversification requirements; (2) the cost of operations (including payments to the Advisor under the Investment Advisory and Administration Agreements); (3) debt service, repayment, and other financing costs; and, (4) cash distributions to the holders of our common shares.

 

We intend to continue to generate cash primarily from cash flows from operations, future borrowings and future offerings of securities. We may from time to time raise additional equity or debt capital through registered offerings, enter into additional debt facilities, or increase the size of existing facilities or issue debt securities. Any such incurrence or issuance would be subject to prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual and regulatory restrictions and other factors. We are required to meet an asset coverage ratio, defined under the 1940 Act as the ratio of our total assets (less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior securities) to our outstanding senior securities, of at least 150% after each issuance of senior securities. As of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, our asset coverage ratio was 183% and 173%, respectively.

 

At June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we had $88.7 million and $81.7 million in cash, foreign cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents, respectively.

 

At June 30, 2021, we had approximately $346.8 million of availability on our JPM Credit Facility and $50.0 million of availability on our Revolving Advisor Loan, subject to existing terms and regulatory requirements. At December 31, 2020, we had approximately $167.2 million of availability on our BCSF Revolving Credit Facility, $156.7 million of availability on our JPM Credit Facility and $50.0 million of availability on our Revolving Advisor Loan, subject to existing terms and regulatory requirements.

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2021, cash, foreign cash, restricted cash, and cash equivalents increased by $7.0 million. During the six months ended June 30, 2021, we provided $206.2 million in cash for operating activities. The increase in cash used for operating activities was primarily related to the proceeds from principal payments and sales of investments of $805.3 million, and a net increase in net assets resulting from operations of $74.2 million, which was offset by purchases of investments of $608.0 million and net realized loss from investments of $20.0 million.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2021, we used $197.4 million from financing activities, primarily from borrowings on our debt from the JPM Credit Facility and the issuance of the $300.0 million 2026 Notes, offset by repayments on our debt of $605.4 million, including the termination of our BCSF Revolving Credit Facility, and distributions paid during the period of $43.9 million.

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2020, cash, foreign cash, restricted cash, and cash equivalents increased by $34.1 million. During the six months ended June 30, 2020, we used $19.2 million in cash for operating activities. The decrease in cash used for operating activities was primarily related to the purchase of investments of $325.4 million and a net decrease in net assets resulting from operations of ($82.7) million, which was offset by proceeds from principal payments and sales of investments of $265.7 million and the net change in unrealized depreciation on investments of $124.2 million.

 

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During the six months ended June 30, 2020, we generated $54.0 million from financing activities, primarily from issuance of our common stock of $131.9 million and borrowings on our debt from BCSF Revolving Credit Facility, JPM Credit Facility, Revolving Advisor Loan, and the issuance of the 2023 Notes of $485.6 million, offset by repayments on our debt of $514.5 million and distributions paid during the period of $42.4 million.

 

Equity

 

On November 19, 2018, we closed our initial public offering (the “IPO”) issuing 7,500,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $20.25 per share. Shares of common stock of the Company began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “BCSF” on November 15, 2018. The offering generated net proceeds, after expenses, of $145.4 million. All outstanding capital commitments from the Company’s Private Offering were cancelled as of the completion of the IPO.

 

BCSF Investments, LLC and certain individuals adopted the 10b5-1 Plan in accordance with Rules 10b5-1 and 10b-18 under the Exchange Act, under which such parties would buy up to $20 million in the aggregate of our common stock in the open market during the period beginning after four full calendar weeks after the closing of the IPO and ending on the earlier of the date on which the capital committed to the 10b5-1 has been exhausted or one year after the closing of the IPO. As of December 31, 2019, zero dollars remain under the 10b5-1 Plan and no further purchases are intended under the 10b5-1 Plan.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2021, we did not issue shares of our common stock to investors who have opted into our dividend reinvestment plan. During the six months ended June 30, 2020, we did not issue shares of our common stock to investors who have opted into our dividend reinvestment plan.

 

On May 7, 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to $50 million of its outstanding common stock in accordance with safe harbor rules under the Exchange Act. Any such repurchases will depend upon market conditions and there is no guarantee that the Company will repurchase any particular number of shares or any shares at all. As of June 30, 2021, there have been no repurchases of common stock.

 

On May 4, 2020, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a transferable subscription rights offering to our stockholders of record as of May 13, 2020. The rights entitled record stockholders to subscribe for up to an aggregate of 12,912,453 shares of our common stock. Record stockholders received one right for each share of common stock owned on the record date. The rights entitled the holders to purchase one new share of common stock for every four rights held, and record stockholders who fully exercised their rights were entitled to subscribe, subject to certain limitations and allotment rules, for additional shares that remain unsubscribed as a result of any unexercised rights. The rights were transferable and listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “BCSF RT”. The rights offering expired June 5, 2020. Based on the terms of the offering and the market price of the stock during the applicable period, holders of rights participating in the offering were entitled to purchase one new share of common stock for every four rights held at a subscription price of $10.2163 per share. On June 16, 2020, the Company closed its transferrable rights offering and issued 12,912,453 shares. The offering generated net proceeds, before expenses, of $129.6 million, including the underwriting discount and commissions of $2.3 million.

 

Debt

 

Debt consisted of the following as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (dollars in thousands):

 

    As of June 30 2021     As of December 31, 2020  
    Total Aggregate
Principal
Amount
Committed
    Principal
Amount
Outstanding
    Carrying
Value (1)
    Total Aggregate
Principal
Amount
Committed
    Principal
Amount
Outstanding
    Carrying
Value (1)
 
BCSF Revolving Credit Facility   $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 425,000     $ 257,774     $ 257,774  
2018-1 Notes     365,700       365,700       364,092       365,700       365,700       364,006  
JPM Credit Facility     450,000       103,233       103,233       450,000       293,283       293,283  
2019-1 Debt     398,750       398,750       396,379       398,750       398,750       396,265  
Revolving Advisor Loan     50,000       -       -       50,000       -       -  
2023 Notes     150,000       150,000       147,635       150,000       150,000       147,032  
2026 Notes     300,000       300,000       294,690       -       -       -  
Total Debt   $ 1,714,450     $ 1,317,683     $ 1,306,029     $ 1,839,450     $ 1,465,507     $ 1,458,360  

 

 

(1)     Carrying value represents aggregate principal amount outstanding less unamortized debt issuance costs.

 

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BCSF Revolving Credit Facility

 

On October 4, 2017, the Company entered into the revolving credit agreement (the “BCSF Revolving Credit Facility”) with us, as equity holder, BCSF I, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned and consolidated subsidiary of the Company, as borrower, and Goldman Sachs Bank USA, as sole lead arranger (“Goldman Sachs”). The BCSF Revolving Credit Facility was subsequently amended on May 15, 2018 to reflect certain clarifications regarding margin requirements and hedging currencies. The maximum commitment amount under the BCSF Revolving Credit Facility is $500.0 million, and may be increased up to $750.0 million. Proceeds of the loans under the BCSF Revolving Credit Facility may be used to acquire certain qualifying loans and such other uses as permitted under the BCSF Revolving Credit Facility. The BCSF Revolving Credit Facility includes customary affirmative and negative covenants, including certain limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness and liens, as well as usual and customary events of default for revolving credit facilities of this nature.

 

On January 8, 2020, the Company entered into an amended and restated credit agreement of its BCSF Revolving Credit Facility. The amendment amended the existing credit facility to, among other things, modify various financial covenants, including removing a liquidity covenant and adding a net asset value covenant with respect to the Company, as sponsor.

 

On March 31, 2020, the Parties entered into Omnibus Amendment No. 1 to the amended and restated credit agreement. The amendment amended the existing credit facility to, among other things, provide for enhanced flexibility to purchase or contribute and borrow against revolving loans and delayed draw term loans, and to count certain additional assets in the calculation of collateral for the outstanding advances; increase the spread payable under the facility from 2.50% to 3.25% per annum; include additional events of default to the existing credit facility, including but not limited to, a qualified equity raise not effected on or prior to June 22, 2020; and, after June 22, 2020, require the Company to maintain at least $50.0 million of unencumbered liquidity or pay down the facility by at least $50.0 million.

 

On May 27, 2020, the Parties entered into Amendment No. 2 to the amended and restated credit agreement. The amendment amended the existing credit facility to, among other things, (i) permit the Company to incur a lien on assets purchased with the proceeds of the rights offering and (ii) remove the requirement that the Company maintain $50.0 million in unencumbered cash after the completion of the rights offering, instead requiring a pay down of $50.0 million within two business days after the closing of the rights offering, which was subsequently paid.

 

On August 14, 2020, the Parties entered into the second amended and restated credit agreement and the third amended and restated margining agreement (collectively, the “Amendment”), which amended and restated the terms of the existing credit facility (the “Amended and Restated Credit Facility”). The Amendment amends the existing credit facility to, among other things, (i) decrease the financing limit from $500.0 million to $425.0 million, (ii) decrease the interest rate on financing from LIBOR plus 3.25% per annum to LIBOR plus 3.00% per annum, and (iii) provide enhanced flexibility to contribute and borrow against revolving and delayed draw loans and modify certain other terms relating to collaterals.

 

Borrowings under the BCSF Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at LIBOR plus a margin. As of December 31, 2020, the BCSF Revolving Credit Facility was accruing interest expense at a rate of LIBOR plus 3.00%. The Company paid an unused commitment fee of 30 basis points (0.30%) per annum.

 

On March 11, 2021, the BCSF Revolving Credit Facility was terminated. The proceeds from the 2026 Notes were used to repay the total outstanding debt.

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the components of interest expense related to the BCSF Revolving Credit Facility were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

    For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
    2021     2020  
Borrowing interest expense   $     $ 5,207  
Unused facility fee           70  
Amortization of deferred financing costs and upfront commitment fees           267  
Total interest and debt financing expenses   $     $ 5,544  

 

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For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the components of interest expense related to the BCSF Revolving Credit Facility were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

    For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
    2021     2020  
Borrowing interest expense   $ 509     $ 9,605  
Unused facility fee     118       164  
Amortization of deferred financing costs and upfront commitment fees           533  
Total interest and debt financing expenses   $ 627     $ 10,302  

 

2018-1 Notes

 

On September 28, 2018 (the “2018-1 Closing Date”), we, through BCC Middle Market CLO 2018-1 LLC (the “2018-1 Issuer”), a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned and consolidated subsidiary of the Company, completed its $451.2 million term debt securitization (the “CLO Transaction”). The notes issued in connection with the CLO Transaction (the “2018-1 Notes”) are secured by a diversified portfolio of the 2018-1 Issuer consisting primarily of middle market loans, the majority of which are senior secured loans (the “2018-1 Portfolio”). At the 2018-1 Closing Date, the 2018-1 Portfolio was comprised of assets transferred from the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries. All transfers were eliminated in consolidation and there were no realized gains or losses recognized in the CLO Transaction.

 

The CLO Transaction was executed through a private placement of the following 2018-1 Notes (dollars in thousands):

 

2018-1 Notes   Principal Amount     Spread above Index   Interest rate at June 30, 2021  
Class A-1 A   $ 205,900     1.55% + 3 Month LIBOR     1.74 %
Class A-1 B     45,000     1.50% + 3 Month LIBOR (first 24 months)     1.99 %
            1.80% + 3 Month LIBOR (thereafter)        
Class A-2     55,100     2.15% + 3 Month LIBOR     2.34 %
Class B     29,300     3.00% + 3 Month LIBOR     3.19 %
Class C     30,400     4.00% + 3 Month LIBOR     4.19 %
Total 2018-1 Notes     365,700              
Membership Interests     85,450     Non-interest bearing     Not applicable  
Total   $ 451,150              

 

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The Class A-1 A, A-1 B, A-2, B and C 2018-1 Notes were issued at par and are scheduled to mature on October 20, 2030. The Company received 100% of the membership interests (the “Membership Interests”) in the 2018-1 Issuer in exchange for its sale to the 2018-1 Issuer of the initial closing date loan portfolio. The Membership Interests do not bear interest.

 

The Class A-1 A, A-1 B, A-2, B and C 2018-1 Notes are included in the consolidated financial statements. The Membership Interests are eliminated in consolidation.

 

The Company serves as portfolio manager of the 2018-1 Issuer pursuant to a portfolio management agreement between the Company and the 2018-1 Issuer. For so long as the Company serves as portfolio manager, the Company will not charge any management fee or subordinated interest to which it may be entitled.

 

During the reinvestment period (four years from the closing date of the CLO Transaction), pursuant to the indenture governing the 2018-1 Notes, all principal collections received on the underlying collateral may be used by the 2018-1 Issuer to purchase new collateral under the direction of the Company in its capacity as portfolio manager of the 2018-1 Issuer and in accordance with the 2018-1 Issuer’s investment strategy and the terms of the indenture.

 

The Company has agreed to hold on an ongoing basis the Membership Interests with an aggregate dollar purchase price of at least equal to 5% of the aggregate amount of all obligations issued by the 2018-1 Issuer for so long as the 2018-1 Notes remain outstanding.

 

The 2018-1 Issuer pays ongoing administrative expenses to the trustee, independent accountants, legal counsel, rating agencies and independent managers in connection with developing and maintaining reports, and providing required services in connection with the administration of the 2018-1 Issuer.

 

As of June 30, 2021, there were 61 first lien and second lien senior secured loans with a total fair value of approximately $428.7 million and cash of $13.9 million securing the 2018-1 Notes. As of December 31, 2020, there were 60 first lien and second lien senior secured loans with a total fair value of approximately $424.0 million and cash of $11.1 million securing the 2018-1 Notes. Assets that are pledged as collateral for the 2018-1 Notes are not directly available to the creditors of the Company to satisfy any obligations of the Company other than the Company’s obligations under the indenture governing the 2018-1 Notes. Such assets are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The creditors of the 2018-1 Issuer have received security interests in such assets and such assets are not intended to be available to the creditors of the Company (or an affiliate of the Company). The 2018-1 Portfolio must meet certain requirements, including asset mix and concentration, term, agency rating, collateral coverage, minimum coupon, minimum spread and sector diversity requirements in the indenture governing the 2018-1 Notes. As of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company was in compliance with its covenants related to the 2018-1 Notes.

 

Costs of $2.1 million were incurred in connection with debt securitization of the 2018-1 Notes by the 2018-1 Issuer which have been recorded as debt issuance costs and presented as a reduction to the outstanding principal amount of the 2018-1 Notes on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities and are being amortized over the life of the 2018-1 Issuer using the effective interest method. The balance of the unamortized debt issuance costs related to the 2018-1 Issuer was $1.6 million and $1.7 million as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

 

For the three months ended June30, 2021 and 2020, the components of interest expense related to the 2018-1 Issuer were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

    For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
    2021     2020  
Borrowing interest expense   $ 2,021     $ 2,988  
Amortization of debt issuance costs and upfront commitment fees     43       43  
  Total interest and debt financing expenses   $ 2,064     $ 3,031  

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the components of interest expense related to the 2018-1 Issuer were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

    For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
    2021     2020  
Borrowing interest expense   $ 4,045     $ 6,506  
Amortization of debt issuance costs and upfront commitment fees     86       86  
Total interest and debt financing expenses   $ 4,131     $ 6,592  

 

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JPM Credit Facility

 

On April 30, 2019, the Company entered into a loan and security agreement (the “JPM Credit Agreement” or the “JPM Credit Facility”) as Borrower, with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Collateral Administrator, Collateral Agent, Securities Intermediary and Bank. The facility amount under the JPM Credit Agreement was $666.6 million. Borrowings under the JPM Credit Facility bore interest at LIBOR plus 2.75%.

 

On January 29, 2020, the Company entered into an amended and restated loan and security agreement (the "Amended Loan and Security Agreement") as Borrower, with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Collateral Administrator, Collateral Agent, Securities Intermediary and Bank. The Amended Loan and Security Agreement amended the Existing Loan and Security Agreement to, among other things, (1) decrease the financing limit under the agreement from $666.6 million to $500.0 million; (2) decrease the minimum facility amount from $466.6 million to $300.0 million period from January 29, 2020 to July 29, 2020 (the minimum facility amount will increase to $350.0 million after July 29, 2020 until the end of the reinvestment period); (3) decrease the interest rate on financing from 2.75% per annum over the applicable LIBOR to 2.375% per annum over the applicable LIBOR; and (4) extend the scheduled termination date of the agreement from November 29, 2022 to January 29, 2025.

 

On March 20, 2020, the Company entered into a second amended and restated loan and security agreement between the parties (the "Second Amended Loan and Security Agreement"). The Second Amended Loan and Security Agreement, among other things, provides flexibility to contribute and borrow against revolving loans, reduce the amount required to be reserved for unfunded revolvers and delayed draw obligations and decreases the financing limit by $50.0 million within 90 days or, based on the occurrence of certain events, such earlier period as may be set forth in the Second Amended Loan and Security Agreement. The Company shall pay to the Administrative Agent $50.0 million to the prepayment of Advances and the Financing Commitments shall be reduced by the amount of principal so prepaid on the earlier of two Business days following the closing of the Rights Offering and June 18, 2020, which the Company subsequently paid.

 

On July 2, 2020, the Company entered into a third amended and restated loan and security agreement with respect to the JPM Credit Agreement to, among other things, adjust the advance rates and make certain changes of an updating nature.

 

The facility amount under the JPM Credit Agreement is currently $450.0 million. Proceeds of the loans under the JPM Credit Facility may be used to acquire certain qualifying loans and such other uses as permitted under the JPM Credit Agreement. The period from the effective date of the amendment until January 29, 2023 is referred to as the reinvestment period and during such reinvestment period, the Borrower may request drawdowns under the JPM Credit Facility.

 

The maturity date is the earliest of: (a) January 29, 2025, (b) the date on which the secured obligations become due and payable following the occurrence of an event of default, (c) the date on which the advances are repaid in full and (d) the date after a market value cure failure occurs on which all portfolio investments have been sold and proceeds therefrom have been received by the Borrower. The stated maturity date of January 29, 2025 may be extended for successive one year periods by mutual agreement of the Borrower and the Administrative Agent.

 

The JPM Credit Agreement includes customary affirmative and negative covenants, including certain limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness and liens, as well as usual and customary events of default for revolving credit facilities of this nature.

 

Borrowings under the JPM Credit Facility bear interest at LIBOR plus a margin. As of June 30, 2021, the JPM Credit Facility was accruing interest expense at a rate of LIBOR plus 2.375%. The Company pays an unused commitment fee of between 37.5 basis points (0.375%) and 75 basis points (0.75%) per annum depending on the size of the unused portion of the facility. Interest is payable quarterly in arrears.

 

As of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, there were $103.2 million and $293.3 million of borrowings under the JPM Credit Facility, respectively, the Company was in compliance with the terms of the JPM Credit Facility.

 

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For the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the components of interest expense related to the JPM Credit Facility were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

    For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
    2021     2020  
Borrowing interest expense   $ 629     $ 4,101  
Unused facility fee     1,710       54  
Amortization of deferred financing costs and upfront commitment fees     65       62  
Total interest and debt financing expenses   $ 2,404     $ 4,217  

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the components of interest expense related to the JPM Credit Facility were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

    For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
    2021     2020  
Borrowing interest expense   $ 2,419     $ 9,025  
Unused facility fee     2,344       216  
Amortization of deferred financing costs and upfront commitment fees     129       337  
Total interest and debt financing expenses   $ 4,892     $ 9,578  

 

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2019-1 Debt

 

On August 28, 2019, the Company, through BCC Middle Market CLO 2019-1 LLC (the “2019-1 Issuer”), a Cayman Islands limited liability company and a wholly-owned and consolidated subsidiary of the Company, and BCC Middle Market CLO 2019-1 Co-Issuer, LLC (the “Co-Issuer” and, together with the Issuer, the “Co-Issuers”), a Delaware limited liability company, completed its $501.0 million term debt securitization (the “2019-1 CLO Transaction”). The notes issued in connection with the 2019-1 CLO Transaction (the “2019-1 Notes”) are secured by a diversified portfolio of the Co-Issuers consisting primarily of middle market loans, the majority of which are senior secured loans (the “2019-1 Portfolio”). The Co-Issuers also issued Class A-1L Loans (the “Loans” and, together with the 2019-1 Notes, the “2019-1 Debt”). The Loans are also secured by the 2019-1 Portfolio. At the 2019-1 closing date, the 2019-1 Portfolio was comprised of assets transferred from the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries. All transfers were eliminated in consolidation and there were no realized gains or losses recognized in the 2019-1 CLO Transaction.

 

The 2019-1 CLO Transaction was executed through a private placement of the following 2019-1 Debt (dollars in thousands):

 

2019-1 Debt   Principal Amount     Spread above Index   Interest rate at June 30, 2021  
Class A-1L   $ 50,000     1.70% + 3 Month LIBOR     1.88 %
Class A-1     222,500     1.70% + 3 Month LIBOR     1.88 %
Class A-2A     50,750     2.70% + 3 Month LIBOR     2.88 %
Class A-2B     13,000     4.23% (Fixed)     4.23 %
Class B     30,000     3.60% + 3 Month LIBOR     3.78 %
Class C     32,500     4.75% + 3 Month LIBOR     4.94 %
Total 2019-1 Debt     398,750              
Membership Interests     102,250     Non-interest bearing     Not applicable  
Total   $ 501,000              

 

The Loans and the Class A-1, A-2A, A-2B, and B Notes were issued at par. The Class C Notes were issued at a discount. The Notes are scheduled to mature on October 15, 2031. The Company received 100% of the membership interests (the “Membership Interests”) in the 2019-1 Issuer in exchange for its sale to the 2019-1 Issuer of the initial closing date loan portfolio. The Membership Interests do not bear interest.

 

The Loans and Class A-1, A-2A, A-2B, B, and C Notes are included in the consolidated financial statements of the Company. The Membership Interests are eliminated in consolidation.

 

The Company serves as portfolio manager of the 2019-1 Issuer pursuant to a portfolio management agreement between the Company and the 2019-1 Issuer. For so long as the Company serves as portfolio manager, the Company will not charge any management fee or subordinated interest to which it may be entitled.

 

During the reinvestment period, pursuant to the indenture and loan agreement governing the 2019-1 Notes and Loans, respectively, all principal collections received on the underlying collateral may be used by the 2019-1 Issuer to purchase new collateral under the direction of the Company in its capacity as portfolio manager of the 2019-1 Issuer and in accordance with the 2019-1 Issuer investment strategy and the terms of the indenture and loan agreement, as applicable.

 

The Company has agreed to hold on an ongoing basis the Membership Interests with an aggregate dollar purchase price at least equal to 5% of the aggregate amount of all obligations issued by the 2019-1 Co-Issuers for so long as the 2019-1 Debt remains outstanding.

 

The 2019-1 Issuer pays ongoing administrative expenses to the trustee, independent accountants, legal counsel, rating agencies and independent managers in connection with developing and maintaining reports, and providing required services in connection with the administration of the 2019-1 Issuer.

 

As of June 30, 2021, there were 62 first lien and second lien senior secured loans with a total fair value of approximately $451.4 million and cash of $43.3 million securing the 2019-1 Debt. As of December 31, 2020, there were 67 first lien and second lien senior secured loans with a total fair value of approximately $469.4 million and cash of $15.9 million securing the 2019-1 Notes. Assets that are pledged as collateral for the 2019-1 Debt are not directly available to the creditors of the Company to satisfy any obligations of the Company other than the Company’s obligations under the indenture and loan agreement governing the 2019-1 Debt. The creditors of the 2019-1 Co-Issuers have received security interests in such assets and such assets are not intended to be available to the creditors of the Company (or an affiliate of the Company). The 2019-1 Portfolio must meet certain requirements, including asset mix and concentration, term, agency rating, collateral coverage, minimum coupon, minimum spread and sector diversity requirements in the indenture and loan agreement governing the 2019-1 Debt. As of June 30, 2021, the Company was in compliance with its covenants related to the 2019-1 Debt.

 

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Costs of the offering, including the discount of the Class C Notes, of $2.8 million were incurred in connection with debt securitization of the 2019-1 Debt by the 2019-1 Co-Issuers which have been recorded as debt issuance costs and presented as a reduction to the outstanding principal amount of the 2019-1 Debt on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities and are being amortized over the life of the 2019-1 Issuer using the effective interest method. The balance of the unamortized debt issuance costs related to the 2019-1 Issuer was $2.4 million and $2.5 million as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the components of interest expense related to the 2019-1 Co-Issuers were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

    For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
    2021     2020  
Borrowing interest expense   $ 2,506     $ 3,598  
Amortization of debt issuance costs and upfront commitment fees     57       57  
   Total interest and debt financing expenses   $ 2,563     $ 3,655  

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the components of interest expense related to the 2019-1 Co-Issuers were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

    For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
    2021     2020  
Borrowing interest expense   $ 5,032     $ 7,735  
Amortization of debt issuance costs and upfront commitment fees     114       114  
Total interest and debt financing expenses   $ 5,146     $ 7,849  

 

Revolving Advisor Loan

 

On March 27, 2020, the Company entered into an unsecured revolving loan agreement (the “Revolving Advisor Loan”) with BCSF Advisors, LP, the investment adviser of the Company. The Revolving Advisor Loan has a maximum credit limit of $50.0 million and a maturity date of March 27, 2023. The Revolving Advisor Loan accrues interest at the Applicable Federal Rate from the date of such loan until the loan is repaid in full. As of June 30, 2021, there were no borrowings under the Revolving Advisor Loan.

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the components of interest expense related to the Revolving Advisor Loan were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

    For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
    2021     2020  
Borrowing interest expense   $     $ 56  
Total interest and debt financing expenses   $     $ 56  

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the components of interest expense related to the Revolving Advisor Loan were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

    For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
    2021     2020  
Borrowing interest expense   $     $ 58  
Total interest and debt financing expenses   $     $ 58  

 

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2023 Notes

 

On June 10, 2020, the Company entered into a Master Note Purchase Agreement with institutional investors listed on the Purchaser Schedule thereto (the “Note Purchase Agreement”), in connection with the Company’s issuance of $150.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 8.50% senior unsecured notes due 2023 (the “2023 Notes”). The sale of the 2023 Notes generated net proceeds of approximately $146.4 million, including an offering discount of $1.5 million and debt issuance costs in connection with the transaction, including fees and commissions, of $2.1 million.

 

The 2023 Notes will mature on June 10, 2023 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at the Company’s option at any time or from time to time at the redemption prices set forth in the Note Purchase Agreement. The 2023 Notes will bear interest at a rate of 8.50% per year payable semi-annually on June 10 and December 10 of each year, commencing on December 10, 2020. As of June 30, 2021, the Company was in compliance with the terms of the Note Purchase Agreement governing the 2023 Notes.

 

As of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the components of the carrying value of the 2023 Notes were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

    June 30, 2021     December 31, 2020  
Principal amount of debt   $ 150,000     $ 150,000  
Unamortized debt issuance cost     (1,422 )     (1,785 )
Original issue discount, net of accretion     (943 )     (1,183 )
Carrying value of 2023 Notes   $ 147,635     $ 147,032  

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the components of interest expense related to the 2023 Notes were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

    For the Three Months Ended June 30,  
    2021     2020  
Borrowing interest expense   $ 3,187     $ 744  
Amortization of debt issuance cost     183       38  
Accretion of original issue discount     121       27  
Total interest and debt financing expenses   $ 3,491     $ 809  

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the components of interest expense related to the 2023 Notes were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

    For the Six Months Ended June 30,  
    2021     2020  
Borrowing interest expense   $        6,375     $                     744  
Amortization of debt issuance cost     363       38  
Accretion of original issue discount     240       27  
Total interest and debt financing expenses   $ 6,978     $ 809  

 

 2026 Notes

 

On March 10, 2021, the “Company and U.S. Bank National Association (the “Trustee”), entered into an Indenture (the “Base Indenture”) and First Supplemental Indenture (the “First Supplemental Indenture,” and together with the Base Indenture, the “Indenture”) between the Company and the Trustee. The First Supplemental Indenture relates to the Company’s issuance of $300,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 2.950% notes due 2026 (the “2026 Notes”).

 

The 2026 Notes will mature on March 10, 2026 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at the Company’s option at any time or from time to time at the redemption prices set forth in the Indenture. The 2026 Notes bear interest at a rate of 2.950% per year payable semi-annually on March 10th and September 10th of each year, commencing on September 10, 2021. The 2026 Notes are general unsecured obligations of the Company that rank senior in right of payment to all of the Company’s existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the 2026 Notes, rank pari passu with all existing and future unsecured unsubordinated indebtedness issued by the Company, rank effectively junior to any of the Company’s secured indebtedness (including unsecured indebtedness that the Company later secures) to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness, and rank structurally junior to all existing and future indebtedness (including trade payables) incurred by the Company’s subsidiaries, financing vehicles or similar facilities.

 

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As of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the components of the carrying value of the 2026 Notes were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

    June 30, 2021     December 31, 2020  
Principal amount of debt   $ 300,000     $  
Unamortized debt issuance cost     (3,046 )      
Original issue discount, net of accretion     (2,264 )      
Carrying value of 2026 Notes   $ 294,690     $  

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the components of interest expense related to the 2026 Notes were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

  For the Three Months Ended June 30,  
    2021     2020  
Borrowing interest expense   $ 2,213     $  
Amortization of debt issuance cost     162        
Amortization of original issue discount     120        
Total interest and debt financing expenses   $ 2,495     $  

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the components of interest expense related to the 2026 Notes were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

    For the Six Months Ended June 30,  
    2021     2020  
Borrowing interest expense   $ 2,729     $  
Amortization of debt issuance cost     199        
Amortization of original issue discount     148        
Total interest and debt financing expenses   $ 3,076     $  

 

Distribution Policy

 

The following table summarizes distributions declared during the six months ended June 30, 2021 (dollars in thousands, except per share data):

 

Date Declared   Record Date   Payment Date   Amount
Per Share
    Total
Distributions
 
February 18, 2021   March 31, 2021   April 30, 2021   $ 0.34     $ 21,951  
April 27, 2021   June 30, 2021   July 30, 2021   $ 0.34     $ 21,951  
Total distributions declared           $ 0.68     $ 43,902  

 

The following table summarizes distributions declared during the six months ended June 30, 2020 (dollars in thousands, except per share data):

 

Date Declared   Record Date   Payment Date   Amount
Per Share
    Total
Distributions
 
February 20, 2020   March 31, 2020   April 30, 2020   $ 0.41     $ 21,176  
May 4, 2020   June 30, 2020   July 30, 2020   $ 0.34     $ 21,951  
Total distributions declared           $ 0.75     $ 43,127  

 

Distributions to common stockholders are recorded on the record date. To the extent that we have income available, we intend to distribute quarterly distributions to our stockholders. Our quarterly distributions, if any, will be determined by the Board. Any distributions to our stockholders will be declared out of assets legally available for distribution.

 

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We have elected to be treated, and intend to operate in a manner so as to continuously qualify, as a regulated investment company (a “RIC) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), beginning with our taxable year ended December 31, 2016. To qualify for and maintain RIC tax treatment, among other things, we must distribute dividends to our stockholders in respect of each taxable year of an amount generally at least equal to 90% of the sum of our net ordinary income and net short-term capital gains in excess of our net long-term capital losses. In order to avoid the imposition of certain excise taxes imposed on RICs, we must distribute dividends to our stockholders in respect of each calendar year of an amount at least equal to the sum of: (1) 98% of our net ordinary income (taking into account certain deferrals and elections) for such calendar year; (2) 98.2% of our capital gains in excess of capital losses, adjusted for certain ordinary losses, generally for the one-year period ending on October 31 of such calendar year; and (3) the sum of any net ordinary income plus capital gains net income for preceding years that were not distributed during such years and on which we paid no federal income tax.

 

We intend to distribute net capital gains (i.e., net long-term capital gains in excess of net short-term capital losses), if any, at least annually out of the assets legally available for such distributions. However, we may decide in the future to retain all or a portion of our net capital gains for investment, incur a corporate-level tax on such capital gains, and elect to treat such capital gains as deemed distributions to our stockholders.

 

We have adopted a dividend reinvestment plan that provides for the reinvestment of cash dividends and distributions. Prior to the IPO, stockholders who “opted in” to our dividend reinvestment plan had their cash dividends and distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of our common stock, rather than receiving cash dividends and distributions. Subsequent to the IPO, stockholders who do not “opt out” of our dividend reinvestment plan will have their cash dividends and distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of our common stock, rather than receiving cash dividends and distributions. Stockholders could elect to “opt in” or “opt out” of our dividend reinvestment plan in their subscription agreements, through the private offering. The elections of stockholders prior to the IPO shall remain effective after the IPO.

 

The U.S. federal income tax characterization of distributions declared and paid for the fiscal year will be determined at fiscal year-end based upon our investment company taxable income for the full fiscal year and distributions paid during the full year.

 

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Commitments and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We may become a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of our business to fund investments and to meet the financial needs of our portfolio companies. These instruments may include commitments to extend credit and involve, to varying degrees, elements of liquidity and credit risk in excess of the amount recognized on the statements of assets and liabilities. 

 

As of June 30, 2021, the Company had $213.0 million of unfunded commitments under loan and financing agreements as follows (dollars in thousands): 

 
    Expiration Date (1)   Unfunded Commitments (2)  
First Lien Senior Secured Loans            
9 Story Media Group Inc. - Revolver   4/30/2026   $ 1  
A&R Logistics, Inc. - Revolver   5/5/2025     3,642  
Allworth Financial Group, L.P. - Delayed Draw   12/23/2026     3,042  
Allworth Financial Group, L.P. - Revolver   12/23/2026     2,440  
American Trailer Rental Group - Delayed Draw   12/1/2027     2,940  
AMI US Holdings Inc. - Revolver   4/1/2024     1,047  
Amspec Services, Inc. - Revolver   7/2/2024     4,745  
Ansira Holdings, Inc. - Revolver   12/20/2024     1,700  
AP Plastics Group, LLC - Revolver   8/2/2021     7,084  
Appriss Holdings, Inc. - Revolver   5/6/2027     753  
Appriss Holdings, Inc. - Revolver   5/30/2025     3,547  
Aramsco, Inc. - Revolver   8/28/2024     3,387  
Batteries Plus Holding Corporation - Revolver   7/6/2022     3,117  
Captain D's LLC - Revolver   12/15/2023     1,862  
CB Nike IntermediateCo Ltd - Revolver   10/31/2025     44  
CPS Group Holdings, Inc. - Revolver   3/3/2025     4,933  
CST Buyer Company - Revolver   10/3/2025     2,190  
Datix Bidco Limited - Revolver   10/28/2024     13  
DC Blox Inc. - First Lien Senior Secured Loan   3/22/2026     14,607  
Direct Travel, Inc. - Delayed Draw   10/2/2023     3,075  
Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing Company, LLC - Revolver   6/15/2022     1,842  
Element Buyer, Inc. - Revolver   7/19/2024     3,967  
Grammer Purchaser, Inc. - Revolver   9/30/2024     1,050  
Great Expressions Dental Center PC - Revolver   9/28/2022     643  
Green Street Parent, LLC - Revolver   8/27/2025     2,032  
GSP Holdings, LLC - Revolver   11/6/2025     2,947  
JHCC Holdings, LLC - Delayed Draw   9/9/2025     2,635  
JHCC Holdings, LLC - Revolver   9/9/2025     1,817  
Kellstrom Commercial Aerospace, Inc. - Revolver   7/1/2025     853  
Margaux Acquisition Inc. - Revolver   12/19/2024     2,872  
Margaux UK Finance Limited - Revolver   12/19/2024     689  
MRI Software LLC - Delayed Draw   2/10/2026     731  
MRI Software LLC - Revolver   2/10/2026     1,782  
MZR Buyer, LLC - Revolver   12/21/2026     5,210  
New Look Vision Group - Delayed Draw   5/26/2028     5,386  
New Look Vision Group – Revolver   5/26/2026     1,477  
Opus2 - Delayed Draw   4/30/2028     7,536  
Profile Products LLC - Revolver   12/20/2024     2,146  
Refine Intermediate, Inc. - Revolver   9/3/2026     5,340  
RoC Opco LLC - Revolver   2/25/2025     6,828  
Solaray, LLC - Revolver   9/9/2022     8,160  
Sontiq, Inc. (fka EZShield, Inc.) - Revolver   3/1/2026     1,412  
SumUp Holdings Luxembourg S.à.r.l. - First Lien Senior Secured Loan   2/17/2026     11,924  
SunMed Group Holdings, LLC - Revolver   6/16/2027     1,229  
TA/Weg Holdings  - Delayed Draw   10/2/2025     371  
TA/Weg Holdings  - Delayed Draw   10/2/2025     2,392  
TEI Holdings Inc. - Revolver   12/23/2025     3,169  
TGI Sport Bidco Pty Ltd - First Lien Senior Secured Loan   4/30/2027     3,128  
Thrasio, LLC - Delayed Draw   12/18/2026     8,727  
Tidel Engineering, L.P. - Revolver   3/1/2023     4,250  
TLC Purchaser, Inc. - Delayed Draw   10/13/2025     7,119  
TLC Purchaser, Inc. - Revolver   10/13/2025     3,916  
V Global Holdings LLC  - Revolver   12/22/2025     7,885  
Ventiv Holdco, Inc. - Revolver   9/3/2025     3,407  
WCI-HSG Purchaser, Inc. - Revolver   2/24/2025     2,015  
Whitcraft LLC - Revolver   4/3/2023     1,812  
World Insurance - Delayed Draw   4/1/2026     5,549  
World Insurance - Revolver   4/1/2026     931  
WU Holdco, Inc. - First Lien Senior Secured Loan   3/26/2026     1,708  
WU Holdco, Inc. - Revolver   3/26/2025     3,381  
YLG Holdings, Inc. - Revolver   10/31/2025     8,545  
Total First Lien Senior Secured Loans       $ 212,982  

 

 

  (1) Commitments are generally subject to borrowers meeting certain criteria such as compliance with covenants and certain operational metrics. These amounts may remain outstanding until the commitment period of an applicable loan expires, which may be shorter than its maturity.

 

  (2) Unfunded commitments denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars have been converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable foreign currency exchange rate as of June 30, 2021.

 

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As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $189.9 million of unfunded commitments under loan and financing agreements as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

    Expiration Date (1)   Unfunded Commitments (2)  
First Lien Senior Secured Loans            
9 Story Media Group Inc. - Revolver   4/30/2026   $ 74  
A&R Logistics, Inc. - Revolver   5/5/2025     6,096  
Abracon Group Holding, LLC. - Revolver   7/18/2024     2,833  
Allworth Financial Group, L.P. - Delayed Draw   12/23/2026     3,042  
Allworth Financial Group, L.P. - Revolver   12/23/2026     2,440  
AMI US Holdings Inc. - Revolver   4/1/2024     488  
Amspec Services, Inc. - Revolver   7/2/2024     5,667  
Ansira Holdings, Inc. - Revolver   12/20/2024     1,700  
AP Plastics Group, LLC - Revolver   8/2/2021     5,667  
Appriss Holdings, Inc. - Revolver   5/30/2025     4,711  
Aramsco, Inc. - Revolver   8/28/2024     3,387  
Batteries Plus Holding Corporation - Revolver   7/6/2022     4,250  
Captain D’s LLC - Revolver   12/15/2023     490  
CB Nike IntermediateCo Ltd - Revolver   10/31/2025     4,428  
CMI Marketing Inc - Revolver   5/24/2023     2,112  
CPS Group Holdings, Inc. - Revolver   3/3/2025     4,933  
CST Buyer Company - Revolver   10/3/2025     2,190  
Datix Bidco Limited - Revolver   10/28/2024     1,328  
Direct Travel, Inc. - Delayed Draw   10/2/2023     4,800  
Dorner Manufacturing Corp - Revolver   3/15/2022     1,099  

Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing Company, LLC - Revolver

  6/15/2022     1,275  
Element Buyer, Inc. - Revolver   7/19/2024     3,967  
FFI Holdings I Corp - Delayed Draw   1/24/2025     3,156  
FFI Holdings I Corp - Revolver   1/24/2025     3,938  
Fineline Technologies, Inc. - Revolver   11/4/2022     2,633  
Grammer Purchaser, Inc. - Revolver   9/30/2024     1,050  
Great Expressions Dental Center PC - Revolver   9/28/2022     513  
Green Street Parent, LLC - Revolver   8/27/2025     2,419  

 

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    Expiration Date (1)   Unfunded Commitments (2)  
GSP Holdings, LLC - Revolver   11/6/2025     3,400  
JHCC Holdings, LLC - Delayed Draw   9/9/2025     6,262  
JHCC Holdings, LLC - Revolver   9/9/2025     1,272  
Kellstrom Commercial Aerospace, Inc. - Revolver   7/1/2025     1,066  
Margaux Acquisition Inc. - Revolver   12/19/2024     2,872  
Margaux UK Finance Limited - Revolver   12/19/2024     681  
MRI Software LLC - Delayed Draw   2/10/2026     731  
MRI Software LLC - Revolver   2/10/2026     1,782  
Profile Products LLC - Revolver   12/20/2024     3,003  
Refine Intermediate, Inc. - Revolver   9/3/2026     5,340  
RoC Opco LLC - Revolver   2/25/2025     10,241  
 Solaray, LLC - Revolver   9/9/2022     5,327  
TA/WEG Holdings - Delayed Draw   10/2/2025     7,538  
TEI Holdings Inc. - Revolver   12/23/2025     1,055  
Thrasio - Delayed Draw   12/18/2026     12,522  
Tidel Engineering, L.P. - Revolver   3/1/2023     4,250  
TLC Purchaser, Inc. - Delayed Draw   10/13/2025     7,119  
TLC Purchaser, Inc. - Revolver   10/13/2025     8,900  
V Global - Revolver   12/22/2025     7,885  
Ventiv Holdco, Inc. - Revolver   9/3/2025     2,981  
WCI-HSG Purchaser, Inc. - Revolver   2/24/2025     1,612  
Whitcraft LLC - Revolver   4/3/2023     1,812  
WU Holdco, Inc. - Revolver   3/26/2025     3,043  
YLG Holdings, Inc. - Revolver   10/31/2025     8,545  
Total First Lien Senior Secured Loans       $ 189,925  

 

 

  (1) Commitments are generally subject to borrowers meeting certain criteria such as compliance with covenants and certain operational metrics. These amounts may remain outstanding until the commitment period of an applicable loan expires, which may be shorter than its maturity.

 

  (2) Unfunded commitments denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars have been converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable foreign currency exchange rate as of December 31, 2020.

 

Significant Accounting Estimates and Critical Accounting Policies

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The Company’s unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“US GAAP”). The Company’s unaudited consolidated financial statements and related financial information have been prepared pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Articles 1, 6, 10 and 12 of Regulation S-X. These consolidated financial statements reflect adjustments that in the opinion of the Company are necessary for the fair statement of the financial position and results of operations for the periods presented herein and are not necessarily indicative of the full fiscal year. We have determined we meet the definition of an investment company and follow the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946 — Financial ServicesInvestment Companies (“ASC 946”). Our financial currency is U.S. dollars and these consolidated financial statements have been prepared in that currency.

 

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Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences could be material.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

We record our investment transactions on a trade date basis. We record realized gains and losses based on the specific identification method. We record interest income, adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discount, on an accrual basis. Discount and premium to par value on investments acquired are accreted and amortized, respectively, into interest income over the life of the respective investment using the effective interest method. Loan origination fees, original issue discount and market discount or premium are capitalized and amortized into or against interest income using the effective interest method or straight-line method, as applicable. We record any prepayment premiums, unamortized upfront loan origination fees and unamortized discounts received upon prepayment of a loan or debt security as interest income.

 

Dividend income on preferred equity investments is recorded on an accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are payable by the portfolio company and are expected to be collected. Dividend income on common equity investments is recorded on the record date for such distributions in the case of private portfolio companies, and on the ex-dividend date for publicly traded portfolio companies. Distributions received from a limited liability company or limited partnership investment are evaluated to determine if the distribution should be recorded as dividend income or a return of capital.

 

Certain investments may have contractual PIK interest or dividends. PIK represents accrued interest or accumulated dividends that are added to the loan principal of the investment on the respective interest or dividend payment dates rather than being paid in cash and generally becomes due at maturity or upon being called by the issuer. We record PIK as interest or dividend income, as applicable. If at any point we believe PIK may not be realized, we place the investment generating PIK on non-accrual status. When a PIK investment is placed on non-accrual status, the accrued, uncapitalized interest or dividends are generally reversed through interest or dividend income, as applicable.

 

Certain structuring fees and amendment fees are recorded as other income when earned. We record administrative agent fees received as other income when the services are rendered.

 

Valuation of Portfolio Investments

 

Investments for which market quotations are readily available are typically valued at such market quotations. Market quotations are obtained from an independent pricing service, where available. If we cannot obtain a price from an independent pricing service or if the independent pricing service is not deemed to be representative with the market, we value certain investments held by us on the basis of prices provided by principal market makers. Generally investments marked in this manner will be marked at the mean of the bid and ask of the independent broker quotes obtained, in some cases, primarily illiquid securities, multiple quotes may not be available and the mid of the bid/ask from one broker will be used. To validate market quotations, we utilize a number of factors to determine if the quotations are representative of fair value, including the source and number of quotations. Debt and equity securities that are not publicly traded or whose market prices are not readily available are valued at fair value, subject at all times to the oversight and approval of the Board, based on the input of our Advisor, our Audit Committee and one or more independent third-party valuation firms engaged by our Board.

 

With respect to unquoted securities, we value each investment considering, among other measures, discounted cash flow models, comparisons of financial ratios of peer companies that are public and other factors. When an external event such as a purchase transaction, public offering or subsequent equity sale occurs, we use the pricing indicated by the external event to corroborate and/or assist us in our valuation. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of our investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a readily available market value existed for such investments, and the differences could be material.

 

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With respect to investments for which market quotations are not readily available, the Advisor will undertake a multi-step valuation process, which includes among other things, the below:

 

  Our quarterly valuation process begins with each portfolio company or investment being initially valued by the investment professionals of our Advisor responsible for the portfolio investment or by an independent valuation firm;

 

  Preliminary valuation conclusions are then documented and discussed with our senior management and our Advisor. Agreed upon valuation recommendations are presented to our Audit Committee;

 

  Our Audit Committee of our Board reviews the valuations presented and recommends values for each of the investments to our Board;

 

  At least once annually, the valuation for each portfolio investment constituting a material portion of the Company’s portfolio will be reviewed by an independent valuation firm; and

 

  Our Board discusses valuations and determines the fair value of each investment in good faith based upon, among other things, the input of our Advisor, independent valuation firms, where applicable, and our Audit Committee.

 

In following this approach, the types of factors that are taken into account in the fair value pricing of investments include, as relevant, but are not limited to: comparison to publicly traded securities, including factors such as yield, maturity and measures of credit quality; the enterprise value of a portfolio company; the nature and realizable value of any collateral; the portfolio companies ability to make payments and its earnings and discounted cash flows; and the markets in which the portfolio company does business. In cases where an independent valuation firm provides fair valuations for investments, the independent valuation firm provides a fair valuation report, a description of the methodology used to determine the fair value and their analysis and calculations to support their conclusion.

 

Contractual Obligations

 

We have entered into the Amended Advisory Agreement with our Advisor (which supersedes the Investment Advisory Agreement dated November 14, 2018 we had previously entered into). Our Advisor has agreed to serve as our investment adviser in accordance with the terms of the Amended Advisory Agreement. Under the Amended Advisory Agreement, we have agreed to pay an annual base management fee as well as an incentive fee based on our investment performance.

 

On October 11, 2018, the Board approved, subject to completion of the IPO, the Investment Advisory Agreement. Beginning with the calendar quarter that commences January 1, 2019, this Investment Advisory Agreement incorporates (i) a three-year lookback provision and (ii) a cap on quarterly income incentive fee payments based on net realized or unrealized capital loss, if any, during the applicable three-year lookback period.

 

On November 28, 2018, our Board, including a majority of our Independent Directors, approved the Amended Advisory Agreement. On February 1, 2019 the Company’s stockholders approved the Amended Advisory Agreement. Pursuant to this Agreement, effective February 1, 2019, the base management fee of 1.5% (0.375% per quarter) of the average value of the Company’s gross assets (excluding cash and cash equivalents, but including assets purchased with borrowed amounts) will continue to apply to assets held at an asset coverage ratio of 200%, but a lower base management fee of 1.0% (0.25% per quarter) of the average value of the Company’s gross assets (excluding cash and cash equivalents, but including assets purchased with borrowed amounts) will apply to any amount of assets attributable to leverage decreasing the Company’s asset coverage ratio below 200%.

 

We have entered into an Administration Agreement with the Administrator pursuant to which the Administrator will furnish us with administrative services necessary to conduct our day-to-day operations. We reimburse the Administrator for its costs and expenses and our allocable portion of overhead incurred by it in performing its obligations under the Administration Agreement, including certain compensation paid to or compensatory distributions received by our officers (including our Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Financial Officer) and any of their respective staff who provide services to us, operations staff who provide services to us, and internal audit staff, if any, to the extent internal audit performs a role in our Sarbanes-Oxley internal control assessment.

 

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If any of our contractual obligations discussed above are terminated, our costs may increase under any new agreements that we enter into as replacements. We would also likely incur expenses in locating alternative parties to provide the services we expect to receive under our Amended Advisory Agreement and Administration Agreement.

 

A summary of the maturities of our principal amounts of debt and other contractual payment obligations as of June 30, 2021 are as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

    Payments Due by Period  
    Total     Less than
1 year
    1 — 3 years     3 — 5 years     More than
5 years
 
2018-1 Notes   $ 365,700     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 365,700  
JPM Credit Facility     103,233       -       -       103,233       -  
2019-1 Debt     398,750       -       -       -       398,750  
2023 Notes     150,000       -       150,000       -       -  
2026 Notes     300,000       -       -       300,000       -  
Total Debt Obligations   $ 1,317,683     $ -     $ 150,000     $ 403,233     $ 764,450  

 

Subsequent Events

 

On July 16, 2021 the Company repurchased $37.5 million of the 2023 Notes at a total cost of $39.5 million.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates. We will generally invest in illiquid loans and securities including debt and equity securities of middle-market companies. Because we expect that there will not be a readily available market for many of the investments in our portfolio, we expect to value many of our portfolio investments at fair value as determined in good faith by the Board using a documented valuation policy and a consistently applied valuation process. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of our investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a readily available market value existed for such investments, and the differences could be material.

 

Assuming that the statement of financial condition as of June 30, 2021 were to remain constant and that we took no actions to alter our existing interest rate sensitivity, the following table shows the annualized impact of hypothetical base rate changes in interest rates (dollars in thousands):

 

Change in Interest Rates   Increase (Decrease) in
Interest Income
    Increase (Decrease) in
Interest Expense
    Net Increase
(Decrease) in
Net Investment Income
 
Down 25 basis points   $ (543 )   $ (1,249 )   $ 706  
Up 100 basis points     7,445       8,547       (1,102 )
Up 200 basis points     30,623       17,094       13,529  
Up 300 basis points     54,107       25,640       28,467  

 

From time to time, we may make investments that are denominated in a foreign currency. These investments are translated into U.S. dollars at the balance sheet date, exposing us to movements in foreign exchange rates. We may employ hedging techniques to minimize these risks, but we cannot assure you that such strategies will be effective or without risk to us. We may seek to utilize instruments such as, but not limited to, forward contracts to seek to hedge against fluctuations in the relative values of our portfolio positions from changes in currency exchange rates.

 

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

As of June 30, 2021 (the end of the period covered by this report), our management has carried out an evaluation, under the supervision of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15 under the Exchange Act). Based on that evaluation our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our current disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to material information relating to us that is required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act. In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives, and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the benefits of possible controls and procedures relative to their costs.

 

Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting

 

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act, that occurred during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

We are not currently subject to any material legal proceedings, nor, to our knowledge, is any material legal proceeding threatened against us. From time to time, we may be a party to certain legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, including proceedings relating to the enforcement of our rights under loans to or other contracts with our portfolio companies.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, which could materially affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties are not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results. During the six months ended June 30, 2021, there have been no material changes from the risk factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.

 

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

 

None.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

None.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

None.

 

Item 6. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules [TBU]

 

The following exhibits are included, or incorporated by reference, in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the six months ended June 30, 2021 (and are numbered in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act).

 

Exhibit
Number
  Description of Document
3.1   Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10 (File No. 000-55528) filed on October 6, 2016).
     
3.2   Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10 (File No. 000-55528) filed on October 6, 2016).
     
4.1   Dividend Reinvestment Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10 (File No. 000-55528) filed on October 6, 2016).
     
10.1   Investment Advisory Agreement, dated October 6, 2016, by and between the Company and the Advisor (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10 (File No. 000-55528) filed on October 6, 2016).
     
10.2   Administration Agreement, dated October 6, 2016, by and between the Company and the Administrator (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10 (File No. 000-55528) filed on October 6, 2016).
     
10.3   Form of Advisory Fee Waiver Agreement by and between the Company and the Advisor (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10 (File No. 000-55528) filed on October 6, 2016).
     
10.4   Form of Subscription Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10 (File No. 000-55528) filed on October 6, 2016).

 

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Exhibit
Number
  Description of Document
10.5   Form of Custodian Agreement by and between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10 (File No. 000-55528) filed on October 6, 2016).
     
10.6   Revolving Credit Agreement, dated December 22, 2016, among the Company, as Borrower, BCSF Holdings, L.P., as the Feeder Fund, and BCSF Holdings Investors, L.P., as the Feeder Fund General Partner and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as Sole Lead Arranger, Administrative Agent, Letter of Credit Issuer and Lender. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-01175), filed on December 23, 2016).
     
10.7   Revolving Credit Agreement, dated October 4, 2017, among the Company as Equity Holder, BCSF I, LLC as Borrower, and Goldman Sachs Bank USA, as Sole Lead Arranger, Syndication Agent and Administrative Agent, and U.S. Bank National Association as Collateral Administrator, Collateral Agent and Collateral Custodian (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7. to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 814-01175), filed on November 13, 2017).
     
10.8   Omnibus Amendment No. 1, dated May 15, 2018, to Revolving Credit Agreement, dated October 4, 2017, among the Company as Equity Holder, BCSF I, LLC as Borrower, and Goldman Sachs Bank USA, as Sole Lead Arranger, Syndication Agent and Administrative Agent, and U.S. Bank National Association as Collateral Administrator, Collateral Agent and Collateral Custodian (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-01175), filed on May 17, 2018).
     
10.9   Indenture, dated as of September 28, 2018, between BCC Middle Market CLO 2018-1, LLC, as issuer, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 814-01175), filed on October 17, 2018).
     
10.10   Portfolio Management Agreement, dated as of September 28, 2018, by and between BCC Middle Market CLO 2018-1, LLC, as issuer, and Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc., as portfolio manager (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 814-01175), filed on October 17, 2018).
     
10.11   Loan Sale Agreement, dated as of September 28, 2018, by and between BCC Middle Market CLO 2018-1, LLC, as issuer, and Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc., as the transferor (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 814-01175), filed on October 17, 2018).
     
10.12   Collateral Administration Agreement, dated as of September 28, 2018, by and between BCC Middle Market CLO 2018-1, LLC, as issuer, Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc., as portfolio manager, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as collateral administrator (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 814-01175), filed on October 17, 2018).
     
10.13   Master Participation Agreement, dated as of September 28, 2018, by and between BCSF I, LLC, as financing subsidiary, and BCC Middle Market CLO 2018-1, LLC, as issuer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 814-01175), filed on October 17, 2018).
     
10.14   Credit and Security Agreement, dated February 19, 2019, by and among the Company as Equityholder and Servicer, BCSF II-C, LLC as Borrower, Citibank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Collateral Administrator, Collateral Agent and Custodian (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 814-01175), filed on February 28, 2019).
     
10.15   Loan and Security Agreement, dated April 30, 2019, by and among BCSF Complete Financing Solution LLC, as Borrower, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Collateral Administrator, Collateral Agent, Securities Intermediary and Bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 814-01175), filed on August 7, 2019).
     
10.16   Indenture, dated as of August 28, 2019, between BCC Middle Market CLO 2019-1, LLC, as issuer, BCC Middle Market CLO 2019-1 Co-Issuer, LLC, as co-issuer and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 814-01175), filed on November 6, 2019).

 

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Exhibit
Number
  Description of Document
10.17   Class A-1L Credit Agreement, dated as of August 28, 2019, among BCC Middle Market CLO 2019-1, LLC, as borrower, BCC Middle Market CLO 2019-1 Co-Issuer, LLC, as co-borrower, Capital One, National Association, as lender, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as loan agent, and Wells Fargo, National Association, as collateral trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 814-01175), filed on February 26, 2020).
     
10.18   Portfolio Management Agreement, dated as of August 28, 2019, by and between BCC Middle Market CLO 2019-1, LLC, as issuer, and Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc., as portfolio manager (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 814-01175), filed on November 6, 2019).
     
10.19   Loan Sale Agreement, dated as of August 28, 2019, by and between BCC Middle Market CLO 2019-1, LLC, as issuer, and Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc., as the transferor (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 814-01175), filed on November 6, 2019).
     
10.20   Collateral Administration Agreement, dated as of August 28, 2019, by and between BCC Middle Market CLO 2019-1, LLC, as issuer, Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc., as portfolio manager, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as collateral administrator (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 814-01175), filed on November 6, 2019).
     
10.21   Master Participation Agreement, dated as of August 28, 2019, by and between BCSF I, LLC, as financing subsidiary, and BCC Middle Market CLO 2019-1, LLC, as issuer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 814-01175), filed on November 6, 2019).
     
10.22   Master Participation Agreement, dated as of August 28, 2019, by and between BCSF II-C, LLC, as financing subsidiary, and BCC Middle Market CLO 2019-1, LLC, as issuer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 814-01175), filed on November 6, 2019).
     
10.23   Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated January 8, 2020, among the Company as Equity Holder, BCSF I, LLC as Borrower, and Goldman Sachs Bank USA, as Sole Lead Arranger, Syndication Agent and Administrative Agent, and U.S. Bank National Association as Collateral Administrator, Collateral Agent and Collateral Custodian (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 814-01175), filed on February 26, 2020).
     
10.24   First Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement, dated January 29, 2020, by and among BCSF Complete Financing Solution LLC, as Borrower, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Collateral Administrator, Collateral Agent, Securities Intermediary and Bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 814-01175), filed on February 26, 2020).
     
10.25   Second Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement, dated March 20, 2020, by and among BCSF Complete Financing Solution LLC, as Borrower, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Collateral Administrator, Collateral Agent, Securities Intermediary and Bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 814-01175), filed on May 4, 2020).
     
10.26   Revolving Loan Agreement, dated March 27, 2020, by and between the Company, as Borrower, and BCSF Advisors, LP, as Lender (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 814-01175), filed on May 4, 2020).
     
10.27   Omnibus Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated March 31, 2020, among the Company as Equity Holder, BCSF I, LLC as Borrower, and Goldman Sachs Bank USA, as Sole Lead Arranger, Syndication Agent and Administrative Agent, and U.S. Bank National Association as Collateral Administrator, Collateral Agent and Collateral Custodian (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 814-01175), filed on May 4, 2020).

 

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Exhibit
Number
  Description of Document
10.28   Master Note Purchase Agreement, dated June 10, 2020, of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.28 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 814-01175), filed on August 5, 2020).
     
10.29   Third Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement, dated July 2, 2020, by and among BCSF Complete Financing Solution LLC, as Borrower, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Collateral Administrator, Collateral Agent, Securities Intermediary and Bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 814-01175), filed on August 5, 2020).
     
10.30   Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated August 14, 2020, among the Company as Equity Holder, BCSF I, LLC as Borrower, and Goldman Sachs Bank USA, as Sole Lead Arranger, Syndication Agent and Administrative Agent, and U.S. Bank National Association as Collateral Administrator, Collateral Agent and Collateral Custodian (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.30 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 814-01175), filed on November 5, 2020).
     
10.31   Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated February 9, 2021, of International Senior Loan Program, LLC, by and among the Company, Pantheon Private Debt Program SCSp SICAV—RAIF—Pantheon Senior Debt Secondaries II (USD), Pantheon Private Debt Program SCSp SICAV—RAIF—Tubera Credit 2020, Solutio Premium Private Debt I SCSp and Solutio Premium Private Debt II Master SCSp (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.31 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 814-01175), filed on February 24, 2021).
     
10.32   Underwriting Agreement, dated March 3, 2021, by and among Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc., BCSF Advisors, LP and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, as the representative of the underwriters (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-01175), filed on March 5, 2021).
     
10.33   Indenture, dated as of March 10, 2021, by and between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-01175), filed on March 10, 2021).
     
10.34   First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 10, 2021, relating to the 2.950% Notes due 2026, by and between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-01175), filed on March 10, 2021).
     
10.35   Form of 2.950% Notes due 2026 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-01175), filed on March 10, 2021).
     
14.1   Code of Conduct (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 14.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-01175), filed on November 15, 2018).
     
23.1   Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 23.1 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 814-01175) filed on February 24, 2021). 
     
24.1   Powers of Attorney (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 24.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 814-01175), filed on March 29, 2017).
     
31.1*   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended.
     
31.2*   Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended.
     
32*   Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended.

 

 

*             Filed herewith.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc.    
     
Date: August 4, 2021 By: /s/ Michael A. Ewald
  Name: Michael A. Ewald
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

Date: August 4, 2021 By: /s/ Sally F. Dornaus
  Name: Sally F. Dornaus
  Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

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Exhibit 31.1

 

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-14 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

I, Michael A. Ewald, certify that:

 

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc.;
   
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
   
3. Based on my knowledge, the consolidated financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
   
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:
   
  (a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
     
  (b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused, such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
     
  (c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
     
  (d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
     
5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s Board of Directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
   
  (a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
     
  (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: August 4, 2021  
   
  /s/ Michael A. Ewald
  Michael A. Ewald
  Chief Executive Officer
  Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc.

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 31.2

 

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-14 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

I, Sally F. Dornaus, certify that:

 

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc.;
   
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
   
3. Based on my knowledge, the consolidated financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
   
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:
   
  (a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
     
  (b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused, such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
     
  (c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
     
  (d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
     
5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s Board of Directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
   
  (a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
     
  (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: August 4, 2021

 

  /s/ Sally F. Dornaus
  Sally F. Dornaus
  Chief Financial Officer
  Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc.

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 32

 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. (the “Company”) for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Michael A. Ewald, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and I, Sally F. Dornaus, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, each certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to our knowledge:

 

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
   
2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

Date: August 4, 2021

 

  /s/ Michael A. Ewald
  Michael A. Ewald
  Chief Executive Officer
  Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc.
   
  /s/ Sally F. Dornaus
  Sally F. Dornaus
  Chief Financial Officer
  Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc.