Borrowings

12 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2023

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Borrowings

Note 8. Borrowings

Credit Facility

As a BDC, we are only allowed to employ leverage to the extent that our asset coverage, as defined in the 1940 Act, equals at least 200% after giving effect to such leverage, or, 150% if certain requirements under the 1940 Act are met. On April 16, 2018, as permitted by the Small Business Credit Availability Act, which was signed into law on March 23, 2018, our board of directors, including a majority of our directors who are not “interested persons” (as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act”) of the Company (“independent directors”), approved a minimum asset coverage ratio of 150%. The 150% asset coverage ratio became effective on April 16, 2019. The amount of leverage that we employ at any time depends on our assessment of the market and other factors at the time of any proposed borrowing. Our asset coverage ratio, as defined in the 1940 Act, was 165.9% as of February 28, 2023 and 209.3% as of February 28, 2022.

On April 11, 2007, we entered into a $100.0 million revolving securitized credit facility (the “Revolving Facility”). On May 1, 2007, we entered into a $25.7 million term securitized credit facility (the “Term Facility” and, together with the Revolving Facility, the “Facilities”), which was fully drawn at closing. In December 2007, we consolidated the Facilities by using a draw under the Revolving Facility to repay the Term Facility. In response to the market wide decline in financial asset prices, which negatively affected the value of our portfolio, we terminated the revolving period of the Revolving Facility effective January 14, 2009 and commenced a two-year amortization period during which all principal proceeds from the collateral were used to repay outstanding borrowings. A significant percentage of our total assets had been pledged under the Revolving Facility to secure our obligations thereunder. Under the Revolving Facility, funds were borrowed from or through certain lenders and interest was payable monthly at the greater of the commercial paper rate and our lender’s prime rate plus 4.00% plus a default rate of 2.00% or, if the commercial paper market was unavailable, the greater of the prevailing LIBOR rates and our lender’s prime rate plus 6.00% plus a default rate of 3.00%.

On July 30, 2010, we used the net proceeds from (i) the stock purchase transaction and (ii) a portion of the funds available to us under the $45.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility with Madison Capital Funding LLC (the “Madison Credit Facility”), in each case, to pay the full amount of principal and accrued interest, including default interest, outstanding under the Revolving Facility. As a result, the Revolving Facility was terminated in connection therewith. Substantially all of our total assets, other than those held by SBIC LP, SBIC II LP and SBIC III LP, was pledged under the Madison Credit Facility to secure our obligations thereunder.

On February 24, 2012, we amended the Madison Credit Facility to, among other things:

● expand the borrowing capacity under the Madison Credit Facility from $40.0 million to $45.0 million;

● extend the period during which we may make and repay borrowings under the Madison Credit Facility from July 30, 2013 to February 24, 2015 (the “Revolving Period”). The Revolving Period may, upon the occurrence of an event of default, by action of the lenders or automatically, be terminated. All borrowings and other amounts payable under the Madison Credit Facility are due and payable five years after the end of the Revolving Period; and

● remove the condition that we may not acquire additional loan assets without the prior written consent of Madison Capital Funding LLC.

On September 17, 2014, we entered into a second amendment to the Madison Credit Facility to, among other things:

● extend the commitment termination date from February 24, 2015 to September 17, 2017;

● extend the maturity date of the Madison Credit Facility from February 24, 2020 to September 17, 2022 (unless terminated sooner upon certain events);

● reduce the applicable margin rate on base rate borrowings from 4.50% to 3.75%, and on LIBOR borrowings from 5.50% to 4.75%; and

● reduce the floor on base rate borrowings from 3.00% to 2.25%, and on LIBOR borrowings from 2.00% to 1.25%.

On May 18, 2017, we entered into a third amendment to the Madison Credit Facility to, among other things:

● extend the commitment termination date from September 17, 2017 to September 17, 2020;

● extend the final maturity date of the Madison Credit Facility from September 17, 2022 to September 17, 2025 (unless terminated sooner upon certain events);

● reduce the floor on base rate borrowings from 2.25% to 2.00%;

● reduce the floor on LIBOR borrowings from 1.25% to 1.00%; and

● reduce the commitment fee rate from 0.75% to 0.50% for any period during which the ratio of advances outstanding to aggregate commitments, expressed as a percentage, is greater than or equal to 50%.

On April 24, 2020, we entered into a fourth amendment to the Madison Credit Facility to, among other things:

● permit certain amendments related to the Paycheck Protection Program (“Permitted PPP Amendment”) to Loan Asset Documents;

● exclude certain debt and interest amounts allowed by the Permitted PPP Amendments from certain calculations related to Net Leverage Ratio, Interest Coverage Ratio and EBITDA; and

● exclude such Permitted PPP Amendments from constituting a Material Modification.

On September 14, 2020, we entered into a fifth amendment to the Madison Credit Facility to, among other things:

● extend the commitment termination date of the Madison Credit Facility from September 17, 2020 to September 17, 2021, with no change to the maturity date of September 17, 2025.

● provide for the transition away from the LIBOR Rate in the market, and

● expand the definition of “Eligible Loan Asset” to allow investments with certain recurring revenue features to qualify as collateral and be included in the borrowing base.

On September 13, 2021, we entered into a sixth amendment to the Madison Credit Facility to, among other things:

● Extend the commitment termination date of the Madison Credit Facility from September 17, 2021 to October 1, 2021, with no change to maturity date of September 17, 2025.

On October 4, 2021, all outstanding amounts on the Madison Credit Facility were repaid and the Madison Credit Facility was terminated. The repayment and termination of the Madison Credit Facility resulted in a realized loss on the extinguishment of debt of $0.8 million.

In addition to any fees or other amounts payable under the terms of the Madison Credit Facility, an administrative agent fee per annum equal to $0.1 million is payable in equal monthly installments in arrears.

Encina Credit Facility

On October 4, 2021, the Company entered into the Credit and Security Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) relating to a $50.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility with the Lender, supported by loans held by SIF II and pledged to the Encina Credit Facility. The terms of the Encina Credit Facility required a minimum drawn amount of $12.5 million at all times during the first six months following the closing date, which increased to the greater of $25.0 million or 50% of the commitment amount in effect at any time thereafter. The term of the Encina Credit Facility is three years. Advances under the Encina Credit Facility originally bore interest at a floating rate per annum equal to LIBOR plus 4.0%, with LIBOR having a floor of 0.75%, with customary provisions related to the selection by the Lender and the Company of a replacement benchmark rate. The commitment termination date was October 4, 2024.

On January 27, 2023, we entered into the first amendment to the Credit Agreement to, among other things:

● increased the borrowings available under the Encina Credit Facility from up to $50.0 million to up to $65.0 million;

● changed the underlying benchmark used to compute interest under the Credit Agreement from LIBOR to Term SOFR for a one-month tenor plus a 0.10% credit spread adjustment;

● increased the applicable effective margin rate on borrowings from 4.00% to 4.25%;

● extended the revolving period from October 4, 2024 to January 27, 2026;

● extended the period during which the borrower may request one or more increases in the borrowings available under the Encina Credit Facility (each such increase, a “Facility Increase”) from October 4, 2023 to January 27, 2025, and increased the maximum borrowings available pursuant to such Facility Increase from $75.0 million to $150.0 million;

● revised the eligibility criteria for eligible collateral loans to exclude certain industries in which an obligor or related guarantor may be involved; and

● amended the provisions permitting the borrower to request an extension in the Commitment Termination Date (as defined in the Credit Agreement) to allow requests to extend any applicable Commitment Termination Date, rather than a one-time request to extend the original Commitment Termination Date, subject to a notice requirement.

In addition to any fees or other amounts payable under the terms of the Encina Credit Facility, an administrative agent fee per annum equal to $0.1 million is payable in equal monthly installments in arrears.

As of February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022, there were $32.5 million and $12.5 million outstanding borrowings under the Encina Credit Facility. During the applicable periods, the Company was in compliance with all of the limitations and requirements of the facility. Financing costs of $2.0 million related to the Encina Credit Facility have been capitalized and are being amortized over the term of the facility, with all existing financing costs amortized through January 27, 2026 from the date of the amendment and extension. For the years ended February 28, 2023, February 28, 2022 and February 28, 2021, we recorded $2.0 million, $0.8 million and $0.5 million of interest expense related to the Encina Credit Facility and the Madison Credit Facility, respectively, which includes commitment and administrative agent fees.

For the years ended February 28, 2023, February 28, 2022 and February 28, 2021, we recorded $0.5 million, $0.3 million and $0.1 million of amortization of deferred financing costs related to the Encina Credit Facility and Madison Credit Facility, respectively. Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs are reported as interest and debt financing expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. For the fiscal year ended February 28, 2023, the average borrowings outstanding and the weighted average interest rate on outstanding borrowings under the Encina Credit Facility and the Madison Credit Facility were approximately $26.3 million and 6.72%, respectively. For the fiscal year ended February 28, 2022, the average borrowings outstanding and the weighted average interest rate on outstanding borrowings under the Encina Credit Facility and the Madison Credit Facility were approximately $8.7 million and 5.22%, respectively. For the fiscal year ended February 28, 2021, the average borrowings outstanding and the weighted average interest rate on outstanding borrowings under the Madison Credit Facility were approximately $1.8 million and 0.17%, respectively.

The Encina Credit Facility contains limitations as to how borrowed funds may be used, such as restrictions on industry concentrations, asset size, weighted average life, currency denomination and collateral interests. The Encina Credit Facility also includes certain requirements relating to portfolio performance, the violation of which could result in the limit of further advances and, in some cases, result in an event of default, allowing the lenders to accelerate repayment of amounts owed thereunder. The Encina Credit Facility has a three-year term. Availability on the Encina Credit Facility will be subject to a borrowing base calculation, based on, among other things, applicable advance rates (which vary from 50.0% to 75.0% of par or fair value depending on the type of loan asset) and the value of certain “eligible” loan assets included as part of the borrowing base. Funds may be borrowed at the greater of the prevailing one-month SOFR rate, plus an applicable effective margin of 4.25%. In addition, the Company will pay the lender a commitment fee of 0.75% per year (or 0.50% if the ratio of advances outstanding to aggregate commitments is greater than or equal to 50%) on the unused amount of the Encina Credit Facility.

Our borrowing base under the Encina Credit Facility was $63.6 million subject to the Encina Credit Facility cap of $65.0 million at February 28, 2023. For purposes of determining the borrowing base, most assets are assigned the values set forth in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, the February 28, 2023 borrowing base relies upon the valuations set forth in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended November 30, 2022. The valuations presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q will not be incorporated into the borrowing base until after this Annual Report on Form 10-K is filed with the SEC.

SBA Debentures

Our wholly owned SBIC Subsidiaries are able to borrow funds from the SBA against regulatory capital (which approximates equity capital in respective SBIC) and is subject to customary regulatory requirements including but not limited to, a periodic examination by the SBA.

Our wholly owned Subsidiaries, SBIC LP, SBIC II LP, and SBIC III LP, received an SBIC license from the SBA on March 28, 2012, August 14, 2019, and September 29, 2022, respectively. SBIC LP’s license provided up to $150.0 million in additional long-term capital in the form of SBA debentures, while SBIC II LP’s and SBIC III LP’s SBIC licenses provide up to $175.0 million each. Under current SBIC regulations, for two or more SBICs under common control, the maximum amount of outstanding SBA debentures cannot exceed $350.0 million.  With the third license approval, Saratoga can continue to grow its SBA relationship from $150.0 million to $350.0 million of committed capital.

As of February 28, 2023, we have funded SBIC LP, SBIC II LP and SBIC III LP with an aggregate total of equity capital of $75.0 million, $87.5 million and $2.5 million, respectively, and have $202.0 million in SBA-guaranteed debentures outstanding, of which $27.0 million was held in SBIC LP, $175.0 million held was SBIC II LP and $0.0 million held in SBIC III LP.

SBICs are designed to stimulate the flow of private equity capital to eligible small businesses. Under SBA regulations, SBICs may make loans to eligible small businesses and invest in the equity securities of small businesses. Under present SBA regulations, eligible small businesses include businesses that have a tangible net worth not exceeding $24.0 million and have average annual fully taxed net income not exceeding $8.0 million for the two most recent fiscal years. In addition, an SBIC must devote 25.0% of its investment activity to “smaller enterprises’’ as defined by the SBA. A smaller enterprise is one that has a tangible net worth not exceeding $6.0 million and has average annual fully taxed net income not exceeding $2.0 million for the two most recent fiscal years. SBA regulations also provide alternative size standard criteria to determine eligibility, which depend on the industry in which the business is engaged and are based on such factors as the number of employees and gross sales. According to SBA regulations, SBICs may make long-term loans to small businesses, invest in the equity securities of such businesses and provide them with consulting and advisory services.

The SBIC Subsidiaries are subject to regulation and oversight by the SBA, including requirements with respect to maintaining certain minimum financial ratios and other covenants. Receipt of an SBIC license does not assure that the SBIC Subsidiaries will receive SBA-guaranteed debenture funding, which is dependent upon the SBIC Subsidiaries continuing to be in compliance with SBA regulations and policies. The SBA, as a creditor, will have a superior claim to each SBIC Subsidiaries’ assets over our stockholders and debtholders in the event we liquidate such SBIC Subsidiary or the SBA exercises its remedies under the SBA-guaranteed debentures issued by the SBIC Subsidiary upon an event of default.

The Company received exemptive relief from the SEC to permit it to exclude the senior securities issued by SBIC subsidiaries from the definition of senior securities in the asset coverage test under the 1940 Act. This allows the Company increased flexibility under the asset coverage requirement by permitting it to borrow up to $325.0 million more than it would otherwise be able to absent the receipt of this exemptive relief. On April 16, 2018, as permitted by the Small Business Credit Availability Act, which was signed into law on March 23, 2018, the independent directors of the Company approved of the Company becoming subject to a minimum asset coverage ratio of 150% from 200% under Sections 18(a)(1) and 18(a)(2) of the Investment Company Act, as amended. The 150% asset coverage ratio became effective on April 16, 2019.

At February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022, there was $202.0 million and $185.0 million outstanding of SBA debentures, respectively. The carrying amount of the amount outstanding of SBA debentures approximates its fair value, which is based on a waterfall analysis showing adequate collateral coverage and would be classified as a Level 3 liability within the fair value hierarchy. Financing costs of $5.0 million, $6.0, and $0.4 million related to the SBA debentures issued by SBIC LP, SBIC II LP and SBIC III LP, respectively, have been capitalized and are being amortized over the term of the commitment and drawdown. During the year ended February 28, 2023, the Company repaid $59.0 million of SBA debentures, resulting in a realized loss on extinguishment of $0.6 million related to the acceleration of deferred debt financing costs.

For the years ended February 28, 2023, February 28, 2022 and February 28, 2021, we recorded $6.4 million, $4.7 million and $5.5 million of interest expense related to the SBA debentures, respectively. For the years ended February 28, 2023, February 28, 2022 and February 28, 2021, we recorded $1.0 million, $0.7 million and $0.6 million of amortization of deferred financing costs related to the SBA debentures, respectively. Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs are reported as interest and debt financing expense on the consolidated statements of operations. The weighted average interest rate during the years ended February 28, 2023, February 28, 2022 and February 28, 2021 on the outstanding borrowings of the SBA debentures was 2.78%, 2.60% and 3.25%, respectively. During the years ended February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022, the average dollar amount of SBA debentures outstanding was $229.9 million and $180.4 million, respectively.

Notes

On May 10, 2013, the Company issued $48.3 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.50% fixed-rate notes due 2020 (the “2020 Notes”). The 2020 Notes were redeemed in full on January 13, 2017 and are no longer listed on the NYSE.

On May 29, 2015, the Company entered into a Debt Distribution Agreement with Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. through which the Company may offer for sale, from time to time, up to $20.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2020 Notes through an At-the-Market (“ATM”) offering. Prior to the 2020 Notes being redeemed in full, the Company had sold 539,725 units of the 2022 Notes with a principal of $13.5 million at an average price of $25.31 for aggregate net proceeds of $13.4 million (net of transaction costs).

On December 21, 2016, the Company issued $74.5 million in aggregate principal amount of our 6.75% fixed-rate notes due 2023 (the “2023 Notes”) for net proceeds of $71.7 million after deducting underwriting commissions of approximately $2.3 million and offering costs of approximately $0.5 million. The net proceeds from the offering were used to repay all of the outstanding indebtedness under the 2020 Notes (as described above), and for general corporate purposes in accordance with our investment objective and strategies.

On December 21, 2019 and February 7, 2020, the Company redeemed $50.0 million and $24.5 million, respectively, in aggregate principal amount of the $74.5 million in aggregate principal amount of issued and outstanding 2023 Notes. The 2023 Notes were listed on the NYSE under the trading symbol “SAB” with a par value of $25.00 per note and have been delisted following the redemption.

On August 28, 2018, the Company issued $40.0 million in aggregate principal amount of our 6.25% fixed-rate notes due 2025 (the “6.25% 2025 Notes”) for net proceeds of $38.7 million after deducting underwriting commissions of approximately $1.3 million. Offering costs incurred were approximately $0.3 million. The issuance included the full exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase an additional $5.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.25% 2025 Notes within 30 days. The net proceeds from the offering were used for general corporate purposes in accordance with our investment objective and strategies. Financing costs of $1.6 million related to the 6.25% 2025 Notes have been capitalized and were amortized over the term of the 6.25% 2025 Notes.

On February 5, 2019, the Company issued an additional $20.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the 6.25% 2025 Notes for net proceeds of $19.2 million after deducting underwriting commissions of approximately $0.6 million and discount of $0.2 million. Offering costs incurred were approximately $0.2 million. The issuance included the full exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase an additional $2.5 million aggregate principal amount of 6.25% 2025 Notes within 30 days. The additional 6.25% 2025 Notes were treated as a single series with the existing 6.25% 2025 Notes under the indenture and had the same terms as the existing 6.25% 2025 Notes. The net proceeds from this offering were used for general corporate purposes in accordance with our investment objective and strategies. The financing costs and discount of $1.0 million related to the 6.25% 2025 Notes have been capitalized and are being amortized over the term of the 6.25% 2025 Notes.

On August 31, 2021, the Company redeemed $60.0 million in aggregate principal amount of issued and outstanding 6.25% 2025 Notes. The 6.25% 2025 Notes were listed on the NYSE under the trading symbol of “SAF”, and have been delisted following the full redemption on August 31, 2021.

At August 31, 2021, the debt was extinguished. As such, it was not fair valued with market quotes and is not fair value leveled. As of February 28, 2021, the carrying amount and fair value of the 6.25% 2025 Notes was $60.0 million and $61.2 million, respectively. The repayment of the 6.25% 2025 Notes resulted in a realized loss on the extinguishment of debt of $1.5 million.

As discussed above, during the fourth quarter of 2020 fiscal year, the Company redeemed $74.45 million in aggregate principal amount of issued outstanding 2023 Notes.

On June 24, 2020, the Company issued $37.5 million in aggregate principal amount of our 7.25% fixed-rate notes due 2025 (the “7.25% 2025 Notes”) for net proceeds of $36.3 million after deducting underwriting commissions of approximately $1.2 million. Offering costs incurred were approximately $0.2 million. On July 6, 2020, the underwriters exercised their option in full to purchase an additional $5.625 million in aggregate principal amount of its 7.25% 2025 Notes. Net proceeds to the Company were $5.4 million after deducting underwriting commissions of approximately $0.2 million. Interest on the 7.25% 2025 Notes is paid quarterly in arrears on February 28, May 31, August 31 and November 30, at a rate of 7.25% per year, beginning August 31, 2020. The 7.25% 2025 Notes mature on June 30, 2025 and commencing June 24, 2022, may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at our option. The net proceeds from the offering were used for general corporate purposes in accordance with our investment objective and strategies. Financing costs of $1.6 million related to the 7.25% 2025 Notes have been capitalized and were being amortized over the term of the 7.25% 2025 Notes.

On July 14, 2022, the Company redeemed $43.1 million in aggregate principal amount of the issued and outstanding 7.25% 2025 Notes. The 7.25% 2025 Notes were listed on the NYSE under the trading symbol of “SAK” and have been delisted following the full redemption on July 14, 2022.

On July 14, 2022, the debt was extinguished. As such, it was not fair valued with market quotes and is not fair value leveled. The repayment of the 7.25% 2025 Notes resulted in a realized loss on the extinguishment of debt of $1.0 million.

For the years ended February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022, we recorded $1.2 million and $3.1 million, respectively, of interest expense and $0.1 million and $0.3 million, respectively, of amortization of deferred financing costs related to the 7.25% 2025 Notes. Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs are reported as interest and debt financing expense on the consolidated statements of operations. For the year ended February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022, the average dollar amount of 7.25% 2025 Notes outstanding was $13.5 million and $43.1 million, respectively.

On July 9, 2020, the Company issued $5.0 million aggregate principal amount of our 7.75% fixed-rate notes due in 2025 (the “7.75% 2025 Notes”) for net proceeds of $4.8 million after deducting underwriting commissions of approximately $0.2 million. Offering costs incurred were approximately $0.1 million. Interest on the 7.75% 2025 Notes is paid quarterly in arrears on February 28, May 31, August 31 and November 30, at a rate of 7.75% per year. The 7.75% 2025 Notes mature on July 9, 2025 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at our option subject to a fee depending on the date of repayment. The net proceeds from the offering were used for general corporate purposes in accordance with our investment objective and strategies. Financing costs of $0.3 million related to the 7.75% 2025 Notes have been capitalized and are being amortized over the term of the 7.75% 2025 Notes.

As of February 28, 2023, the total 7.75% 2025 Notes outstanding was $5.0 million. The 7.75% 2025 Notes are not listed and have a par value of $25.00 per note. The carrying amount of the outstanding 7.75% 2025 Notes had a fair value of $4.9 million, which is based on a market yield analysis and would be classified as a Level 3 liability within the fair value hierarchy.

For the years ended February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022, we recorded $0.4 million and $0.4 million, respectively, of interest expense and $0.05 million and $0.05 million, respectively, of amortization of deferred financing costs related to the 7.75% 2025 Notes. Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs are reported as interest and debt financing expense on the consolidated statements of operations. For the year ended February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022, the average dollar amount of 7.75% 2025 Notes outstanding was $5.0 million and $5.0 million, respectively.

On December 29, 2020, the Company issued $5.0 million aggregate principal amount of our 6.25% fixed-rate notes due in 2027 (the “6.25% 2027 Notes”).  Offering costs incurred were approximately $0.1 million.  Interest on the 6.25% 2027 Notes is paid quarterly in arrears on February 28, May 31, August 31 and November 30, at a rate of 6.25% per year. The 6.25% 2027 Notes mature on December 29, 2027 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at our option, on or after December 29, 2024. The net proceeds from the offering were used for general corporate purposes in accordance with our investment objective and strategies. Financing costs of $0.1 million related to the 6.25% 2027 Notes have been capitalized and are being amortized over the term of the Notes.

On January 28, 2021, the Company issued $10.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 6.25% 2027 Notes for net proceeds of $9.7 million after deducting underwriting commissions of approximately $0.3 million. Offering costs incurred were approximately $0.1 million. Interest on the 6.25% 2027 Notes is paid quarterly in arrears on February 28, May 31, August 31 and November 30, at a rate of 6.25% per year, beginning February 28, 2021. The 6.25% 2027 Notes mature on January 28, 2027 and commencing January 28, 2023, may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at our option. The net proceeds from the offering were used for general corporate purposes in accordance with our investment objective and strategies. Financing costs of $0.4 million related to the 6.25% 2027 Notes have been capitalized and are being amortized over the term of the 6.25% 2027 Notes. The 6.25% 2027 Notes are not listed and have a par value of $25.00 per note.

As of February 28, 2023, the total 6.25% 2027 Notes outstanding was $15.0 million. The 6.25% 2027 Notes are not listed and have a par value of $25.00 per note. The carrying amount of the outstanding 6.25% 2027 Notes had a fair value of $13.7 million, which is based on a market yield analysis and would be classified as a Level 3 liability within the fair value hierarchy.

For the years ended February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022, we recorded $0.9 million and $0.9 million, respectively, of interest expense and $0.07 million and $0.07 million, respectively, of amortization of deferred financing costs related to the 6.25% 2027 Notes. Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing cost are reported as interest and debt financing expense on the consolidated statements of operations. For the year ended February 28, 2022 and February 28, 2022, the average dollar amount of 6.25% 2027 Notes outstanding was $15.0 million and $15.0 million, respectively.

On March 10, 2021, the Company issued $50.0 million aggregate principal amount of our 4.375% fixed-rate Notes due in 2026 (the “4.375% 2026 Notes”) for net proceeds of $49.0 million after deducting underwriting commissions of approximately $1.0 million. Offering costs incurred were approximately $0.3 million.  Interest on the 4.375% 2026 Notes is paid semi-annually in arrears on February 28 and August 28, at a rate of 4.375% per year. The 4.375% 2026 Notes mature on February 28, 2026 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time on or after November 28, 2025 at par plus a “make-whole” premium, and thereafter at par. The net proceeds from the offering were used for general corporate purposes in accordance with our investment objective and strategies. Financing costs of $1.3 million related to the 4.375% 2026 Notes have been capitalized and are being amortized over the term of the 4.375% 2026 Notes.

On July 15, 2021, the Company issued an additional $125.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 4.375% 2026 Notes (the “Additional 4.375% 2026 Notes”) for net proceeds for approximately $123.5 million, based on the public offering price of 101.00% of the aggregate principal amount of the Additional 4.375% 2026 Notes, after deducting the underwriting discount of $2.5 million and the offering payable by the Company. The Additional 4.375% 2026 Notes are treated as a single series with the existing 4.375% 2026 Notes under the indenture and had the same terms as the existing 4.375% 2026 Notes. The net proceeds from the offering were used to redeem all of the outstanding 6.25% 2025 Notes (as described above), and for general corporate purposes in accordance with our investment objective and strategies. Financing costs of $2.7 million have been capitalized and are being amortized over the term of the additional 4.375% 2026 Notes.

As of February 28, 2023, the total 4.375% 2026 Notes outstanding was $175.0 million. The 4.375% 2026 Notes are not listed and are issued in minimum denominations of $2,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof. As of February 28, 2022, there was $175.0 million outstanding. The carrying amount of the outstanding 4.375% 2026 Notes had a fair value of $156.1 million, which is based on a market yield analysis and would be classified as a Level 3 liability within the fair value hierarchy.

For the years ended February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022, we recorded $7.7 million and $5.5 million, respectively, of interest expense, $0.8 million and $0.4 million, respectively, of amortization of deferred financing costs and $0.3 million and $0.2 million, respectively, of amortization of premium on issuance of 4.375% Notes due 2026 (inclusive of the issuance of the Additional 4.375% 2026 Notes). Interest expense, amortization of deferred financing costs and amortization of premium on issuance of notes are reported as interest and debt financing expense on the consolidated statements of operations. During the years ended February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022, the average dollar amount of 4.375% 2026 Notes outstanding was $175.0 million and $130.8 million respectively.

On January 19, 2022, the Company issued $75.0 million aggregate principal amount of our 4.35% fixed-rate Notes due in 2027 (the “4.35% 2027 Notes”) for net proceeds of $73.0 million, based on the public offering price of 99.317% of the aggregate principal amount of the 4.35% 2027 Notes, after deducting the underwriting commissions of approximately $1.5 million. Offering costs incurred were approximately $0.3 million.  Interest on the 4.35% 2027 Notes is paid semi-annually in arrears on February 28 and August 28, at a rate of 4.35% per year. The 4.35% 2027 Notes mature on February 28, 2027 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at the Company’s option at any time prior to November 28, 2026, at par plus a “make-whole” premium, and thereafter at par. The net proceeds from the offering were used for general corporate purposes in accordance with our investment objective and strategies. Financing costs of $1.8 million related to the 4.35% 2027 Notes have been capitalized and are being amortized over the term of the 4.35% 2027 Notes.

As of February 28, 2023, the total 4.35% 2027 Notes outstanding was $75.0 million. The 4.35% 2027 Notes are not listed. As of February 28, 2022, there was $75.0 million outstanding. The carrying amount of the outstanding 4.35% 2027 Notes had a fair value of $64.5 million, which is based on a market yield analysis and would be classified as a Level 3 liability within the fair value hierarchy.

For the years ended February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022, we recorded $3.3 million and $0.4 million, respectively, of interest expense, $0.3 million and $0.05 million, respectively, of amortization of deferred financing costs and $0.09 million and $0.07 million, respectively, of amortization of discount on issuance of 4.35% Notes due 2027 (inclusive of the issuance of the Additional 4.35% 2027 Notes). Interest expense, amortization of deferred financing costs and amortization of discount on issuance of notes are reported as interest and debt financing expense on the consolidated statements of operations. During the years ended February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022, the average dollar amount of 4.35% 2027 Notes outstanding was $75.0 million and $8.4 million respectively.

On April 27, 2022, the Company issued $87.5 million in aggregate principal amount of our 6.00% fixed-rate notes due 2027 (the “6.00% 2027 Notes”) for net proceeds of $84.8 million after deducting underwriting commissions of approximately $2.7 million. Offering costs incurred were approximately $0.1 million. On May 10, 2022, the underwriters partially exercised their option to purchase an additional $10.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the 6.00% 2027 Notes. Net proceeds to the Company were $9.7 million after deducting underwriting commissions of approximately $0.3 million. Interest on the 6.00% 2027 Notes is paid quarterly in arrears on February 28, May 31, August 31 and November 30, at a rate of 6.00% per year. The 6.00% 2027 Notes mature on April 30, 2027 and commencing April 27, 2024, may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at our option. The net proceeds from the offering were used for general corporate purposes in accordance with our investment objective and strategies. Financing costs of $3.3 million related to the 6.00% 2027 Notes have been capitalized and are being amortized over the term of the 6.00% 2027 Notes. The 6.00% 2027 Notes are listed on the NYSE under the trading symbol “SAT” with a par value of $25.00 per note.

On August 15, 2022, the Company issued an additional $8.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the 6.00% 2027 Notes (the “Additional 6.00% 2027 Notes”) for net proceeds of $7.8 million, based on the public offering price of 97.80% of the aggregate principal amount of the 6.00% 2027 Notes. The Additional 6.00% 2027 Notes are treated as a single series with the existing 6.00% 2027 Notes under the indenture and had the same terms as the existing 6.00% 2027 Notes. The net proceeds from the offering were used for general corporate purposes in accordance with our investment objective and strategies. Additional offering costs incurred were approximately $0.2 million. Additional financing costs of $0.2 million related to the 6.00% 2027 Notes have been capitalized and are being amortized over the term of the 6.00% 2027 Notes.

As of February 28, 2023, the total 6.00% 2027 Notes outstanding was $105.5 million. The 6.00% 2027 Notes are listed on the NYSE under the trading symbol “SAT” with a par value of $25.00 per note. As of February 28, 2023, the carrying amount and fair value of the 6.00% 2027 Notes was $105.5 million and $100.4 million, respectively. The fair value of the 6.00% 2027 Notes, which are publicly traded, is based upon closing market quotes as of the measurement date and would be classified as a Level 1 liability within the fair value hierarchy.

On September 8, 2022, the Company issued $12.0 million in aggregate principal amount of our 7.00% fixed-rate notes due 2025 (the “7.00% 2025 Notes”) for net proceeds of $11.6 million after deducting customary fees and offering expenses of approximately $0.4 million. Interest on the 7.00% 2025 Notes is paid quarterly in arrears on February 28, May 31, August 31 and November 30, at a rate of 7.00% per year. The 7.00% 2025 Notes mature on September 8, 2025 and commencing September 8, 2024, may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at our option. The net proceeds from the offering were used for general corporate purposes in accordance with our investment objective and strategies. Financing costs of $0.05 million related to the 7.00% 2025 Notes have been capitalized and are being amortized over the term of the 7.00% 2025 Notes.

As of February 28, 2023, the total 7.00% 2025 Notes outstanding was $12.0 million. The 7.00% 2025 Notes are not listed. As of February 28, 2022, there was $0.0 million outstanding. The carrying amount of the outstanding 7.00% 2025 Notes had a fair value of $11.5 million, which is based on a market yield analysis and would be classified as a Level 3 liability within the fair value hierarchy.

For the years ended February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022, we recorded $0.4 million and $0.0 million, respectively, of interest expense, $0.01 million and $0.00 million, respectively, of amortization of deferred financing costs and $0.06 million and $0.00 million, respectively, of amortization of discount on issuance of 7.00% Notes due 2025. Interest expense, amortization of deferred financing costs and amortization of discount on issuance of notes are reported as interest and debt financing expense on the consolidated statements of operations. During the years ended February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022, the average dollar amount of 7.00% 2025 Notes outstanding was $5.8 million and $0.0 million respectively.

On October 27, 2022, the Company issued $40.0 million in aggregate principal amount of our 8.00% fixed-rate notes due 2027 (the “8.00% 2027 Notes”) for net proceeds of $38.7 million after deducting underwriting commissions of approximately $1.3 million. Offering costs incurred were approximately $0.2 million. On November 10, 2022, the underwriters partially exercised their option to purchase an additional $6.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the 8.00% 2027 Notes. Net proceeds to the Company were $5.8 million after deducting underwriting commissions of approximately $0.2 million. Interest on the 8.00% 2027 Notes is paid quarterly in arrears on February 28, May 31, August 31 and November 30, at a rate of 8.00% per year, beginning February 28, 2023. The 8.00% 2027 Notes mature on October 31, 2027 and commencing October 27, 2024, may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at our option. The net proceeds from the offering were used for general corporate purposes in accordance with our investment objective and strategies. Financing costs of $1.7 million related to the 8.00% 2027 Notes have been capitalized and are being amortized over the term of the 8.00% 2027 Notes. The 8.00% 2027 Notes are listed on the NYSE under the trading symbol “SAJ” with a par value of $25.00 per note.

As of February 28, 2023, the total 8.00% 2027 Notes outstanding was $46.0 million. The 8.00% 2027 Notes are listed on the NYSE under the trading symbol “SAJ” with a par value of $25.00 per note. As of February 28, 2023, the carrying amount and fair value of the 8.00% 2027 Notes was $46.0 million and $46.4 million, respectively. The fair value of the 8.00% 2027 Notes, which are publicly traded, is based upon closing market quotes as of the measurement date and would be classified as a Level 1 liability within the fair value hierarchy.

On December 13, 2022, the Company issued $52.5 million in aggregate principal amount of our 8.125% fixed-rate notes due 2027 (the “8.125% 2027 Notes”) for net proceeds of $50.8 million after deducting underwriting commissions of approximately $1.6 million. Offering costs incurred were approximately $0.1 million. On December 21, 2022, the underwriters partially exercised their option to purchase an additional $7.9 million in aggregate principal amount of its 8.125% 2027 Notes. Net proceeds to the Company were $7.6 million after deducting underwriting commissions of approximately $0.2 million. Interest on the 8.125% 2027 Notes is paid quarterly in arrears on February 28, May 31, August 31 and November 30, at a rate of 8.125% per year, beginning February 28, 2023.  The 8.125% 2027 Notes mature on December 31, 2027 and commencing December 13, 2024, may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at our option. The net proceeds from this offering were used to make investments in middle-market companies (including investments made through our SBIC Subsidiaries) in accordance with our investment objective and strategies and for general corporate purposes. Financing costs of $2.0 million related to the 8.125% 2027 Notes have been capitalized and are being amortized over the term of the 8.125% 2027 Notes. The 8.125% 2027 Notes are listed on the NYSE under the trading symbol “SAY” with a par value of $25.00 per share.

As of February 28, 2023, the total 8.125% 2027 Notes outstanding was $60.4 million. The 8.125% 2027 Notes are listed on the NYSE under the trading symbol “SAY” with a par value of $25.00 per note. As of February 28, 2023, the carrying amount and fair value of the 8.125% 2027 Notes was $60.4 million and $61.1 million, respectively. The fair value of the 8.125% 2027 Notes, which are publicly traded, is based upon closing market quotes as of the measurement date and would be classified as a Level 1 liability within the fair value hierarchy.

Senior Securities

Information about our senior securities is shown in the following table as of February 28/29 for the fiscal years indicated in the table, unless otherwise noted. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Financial condition, liquidity and capital resources” for more detailed information regarding the senior securities.

Class and Year(1)(2)	Total Amount Outstanding Exclusive of Treasury Securities(3)		Asset Coverage per Unit(4)		Involuntary Liquidating Preference per Share(5)		Average Market Value per Share(6)
	(in thousands)
Credit Facility with Encina Lender Finance, LLC
Fiscal year 2023 (as of February 28, 2023)	$	32,500	$	1,659		-		N/A
Fiscal yaer 2022 (as of February 28, 2022)	$	12,500	$	2,093		-		N/A
Credit Facility with Madison Capital Funding(14)
Fiscal year 2021 (as of February 28, 2021)	$	-	$	3,471		-		N/A
Fiscal year 2020 (as of February 29, 2020)	$	-	$	6,071		-		N/A
Fiscal year 2019 (as of February 28, 2019)	$	-	$	2,345		-		N/A
Fiscal year 2018 (as of February 28, 2018)	$	-	$	2,930		-		N/A
Fiscal year 2017 (as of February 28, 2017)	$	-	$	2,710		-		N/A
Fiscal year 2016 (as of February 29, 2016)	$	-	$	3,025		-		N/A
Fiscal year 2015 (as of February 28, 2015)	$	9,600	$	3,117		-		N/A
Fiscal year 2014 (as of February 28, 2014)	$	-	$	3,348		-		N/A
Fiscal year 2013 (as of February 28, 2013)	$	24,300	$	5,421		-		N/A
Fiscal year 2012 (as of February 29, 2012)	$	20,000	$	5,834		-		N/A
Fiscal year 2011 (as of February 28, 2011)	$	4,500	$	20,077		-		N/A
Fiscal year 2010 (as of February 28, 2010)	$	-	$	-		-		N/A
Fiscal year 2009 (as of February 28, 2009)	$	-	$	-		-		N/A
Fiscal year 2008 (as of February 29, 2008)	$	-	$	-		-		N/A
Fiscal year 2007 (as of February 28, 2007)	$	-	$	-		-		N/A
7.50% Notes due 2020(7)
Fiscal year 2017 (as of February 28, 2017)	$	-	$	-		-		N/A
Fiscal year 2016 (as of February 29, 2016)	$	61,793	$	3,025		-	$	25.24	(8)
Fiscal year 2015 (as of February 28, 2015)	$	48,300	$	3,117		-	$	25.46	(8)
Fiscal year 2014 (as of February 28, 2014)	$	48,300	$	3,348		-	$	25.18	(8)
Fiscal year 2013 (as of February 28, 2013)	$	-	$	-		-		N/A
Fiscal year 2012 (as of February 29, 2012)	$	-	$	-		-		N/A
Fiscal year 2011 (as of February 28, 2011)	$	-	$	-		-		N/A
Fiscal year 2010 (as of February 28, 2010)	$	-	$	-		-		N/A
Fiscal year 2009 (as of February 28, 2009)	$	-	$	-		-		N/A
Fiscal year 2008 (as of February 29, 2008)	$	-	$	-		-		N/A
Fiscal year 2007 (as of February 28, 2007)	$	-	$	-		-		N/A
6.75% Notes due 2023(9)
Fiscal year 2020 (as of February 29, 2020)	$	-	$	-		-		N/A
Fiscal year 2019 (as of February 28, 2019)	$	74,451	$	2,345		-	$	25.74	(10)
Fiscal year 2018 (as of February 28, 2018)	$	74,451	$	2,930		-	$	26.05	(10)
Fiscal year 2017 (as of February 28, 2017)	$	74,451	$	2,710		-	$	25.89	(10)
6.25% Notes due 2025(13)
Fiscal year 2022 (as of February 28, 2022)		-		-		-		N/A
Fiscal year 2021 (as of February 28, 2021)	$	60,000	$	3,471		-	$	24.24	(11)
Fiscal year 2020 (as of February 29, 2020)	$	60,000	$	6,071		-	$	25.75	(11)
Fiscal year 2019 (as of February 28, 2019)	$	60,000	$	2,345		-	$	24.97	(11)
7.00% Notes due 2025
Fiscal year 2023 (as of February 28, 2023)	$	12,000	$	1,659		-	$	25.00	(12)
7.25% Notes due 2025(16)
Fiscal year 2023 (as of February 28, 2023)		-		-		-		N/A
Fiscal year 2022 (as of February 28, 2022)	$	43,125	$	2,093		-	$	25.46	(11)
Fiscal year 2021 (as of February 28, 2021)	$	43,125	$	3,471		-	$	25.77	(11)
7.75% Notes due 2025
Fiscal year 2023 (as of February 28, 2023)	$	5,000	$	1,659		-	$	25.00	(12)
Fiscal year 2022 (as of February 28, 2022)	$	5,000	$	2,093		-	$	25.00	(12)
Fiscal year 2021 (as of February 28, 2021)	$	5,000	$	3,471		-	$	25.00	(12)
4.375% Notes due 2026
Fiscal year 2023 (as of February 28, 2023)	$	175,000	$	1,659		-	$	25.00	(12)
Fiscal year 2022 (as of February 28, 2022)	$	175,000	$	2,093		-	$	25.00	(12)
4.35% Notes due 2027
Fiscal year 2023 (as of February 28, 2023)	$	75,000	$	1,659		-	$	25.00	(12)
Fiscal year 2022 (as of February 28, 2022)	$	75,000	$	2,093		-	$	25.00	(12)
6.25% Notes due 2027
Fiscal year 2023 (as of February 28, 2023)	$	15,000	$	1,659		-	$	25.00	(12)
Fiscal year 2022 (as of February 28, 2022)	$	15,000	$	2,093		-	$	25.00	(12)
Fiscal year 2021 (as of February 28, 2021)	$	15,000	$	3,471		-	$	25.00	(12)
6.00% Notes due 2027
Fiscal year 2023 (as of February 28, 2023)	$	105,500	$	1,659		-	$	23.97	(15)
8.00% Notes due 2027
Fiscal year 2023 (as of February 28, 2023)	$	46,000	$	1,659		-	$	25.08	(15)
8.125% Notes due 2027
Fiscal year 2023 (as of February 28, 2023)	$	60,375	$	1,659		-	$	25.10	(15)

(1) We have excluded our SBA-guaranteed debentures from this table because the SEC has granted us exemptive relief that permits us to exclude such debentures from the definition of senior securities in the 150% asset coverage ratio we are required to maintain under the 1940 Act.

(2)	This table does not include the senior securities of our predecessor entity, GSC Investment Corp., relating to a revolving securitized credit facility with Deutsche Bank, in light of the fact that the Company was under different management during the time that such credit facility was outstanding.
(3)	Total amount of senior securities outstanding at the end of the period presented.
(4)	Asset coverage per unit is the ratio of our total assets, less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior securities, to the aggregate amount of senior securities representing indebtedness. Asset coverage per unit is expressed in terms of dollar amounts per $1,000 of indebtedness, calculated on a total basis.
(5)	The amount to which such class of senior security would be entitled upon the involuntary liquidation of the issuer in preference to any security junior to it. The “—” indicates information which the Securities and Exchange Commission expressly does not require to be disclosed for certain types of senior securities.
(6)	Not applicable for credit facility because not registered for public trading.
(7)	On January 13, 2017, the Company redeemed in full its 2020 Notes. The Company used a portion of the net proceeds from the 2023 Notes offering, which was completed in December 2016, to redeem the 2020 Notes in full.
(8)	Based on the average daily trading price of the 2020 Notes on the NYSE.
(9)	On December 21, 2019 and February 7, 2020, the Company redeemed $50.0 million and $24.45 million, respectively, in aggregate principal amount of the $74.45 million in aggregate principal amount of issued and outstanding 2023 Notes.
(10)	Based on the average daily trading price of the 2023 Notes on the NYSE.
(11)	Based on the average daily trading price of the 2025 Notes on the NYSE.
(12)	The carrying value of this unlisted security approximates its fair value, based on a waterfall analysis showing adequate collateral coverage.
(13)	On August 31, 2021, the Company redeemed $60.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the issued and outstanding 6.25% 2025 Notes. The Company used a portion of the net proceeds from the 4.375% 2026 Notes offering, which was completed in July 2021, to redeem the 6.25% 2025 Notes in full.
(14)	On October 4, 2021, the Company repaid all remaining amounts outstanding under the Madison Credit Facility and the credit agreement relating to the Madison Credit Facility was terminated.
(15)	Based on the average daily trading price of the 2027 Notes on the NYSE.
(16)	On July 14, 2022, the Company redeemed $43.1 million in aggregate principal amount of the issued and outstanding 7.25% 2025 Notes.