Debt

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt

Note 6. Debt

Debt consisted of the following (in thousands):
 

	December 31, 2023								December 31, 2022
	Aggregate Principal Amount Committed		Drawn Amount		Amount Available (1)		Carrying Value(2)(3)		Aggregate Principal Amount Committed		Drawn Amount		Amount Available (1)		Carrying Value(2)(3)
SPV Asset Facility	$	500,000	$	329,850	$	170,150	$	329,850	$	350,000	$	233,000	$	117,000	$	233,000
SMBC Corporate Revolving Facility		385,000		225,471		159,529		225,471		350,000		241,836		108,164		241,836
Series 2020A Unsecured Notes		—		—		—		—		50,000		50,000		—		50,000
Series 2021A Unsecured Notes(4)		135,000		135,000		—		135,000		135,000		135,000		—		135,000
FCRX Unsecured Notes(5)		111,600		111,600		—		111,600		—		—		—		—
Series 2023A Unsecured Notes(6)		50,000		50,000		—		50,000		—		—		—		—
Total Debt	$	1,181,600	$	851,921	$	329,679	$	851,921	$	885,000	$	659,836	$	225,164	$	659,836

(1)The amount available is subject to any limitations related to the respective debt facilities’ borrowing bases and foreign currency translation adjustments.

(2)The amount presented excludes netting of deferred financing costs.

(3)As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the carrying amount of the Company’s outstanding debt approximated fair value unless otherwise noted.

(4)As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the fair value of the Series 2021A Unsecured Notes was approximately $128,296 and $123,223, respectively.

(5)As of December 31, 2023, the fair value of the FCRX Unsecured Notes was approximately $104,458.

(6)As of December 31, 2023, the fair value of the Series 2023A Unsecured Notes was approximately $51,986.

The combined weighted average interest rate of the aggregate borrowings outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 was 7.02%, 4.73% and 3.72% respectively. The combined weighted average debt of the aggregate borrowings outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 was $836,999, $673,503 and $530,675 respectively.

The fair values of the Company’s debt are determined in accordance with ASC 820, which defines fair value in terms of the price that would be paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. The fair value of the Company's debt is calculated by discounting remaining payments using comparable market rates or market quotes for similar instruments at the measurement date. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, all the debt except for FCRX Unsecured Notes would be deemed to be Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. FCRX Unsecured Notes FCRX would be deemed to be Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company was in compliance with the terms and covenants of its debt arrangements.

SPV Asset Facility

On March 28, 2016, Crescent Capital BDC Funding, LLC (“CCAP SPV”), a wholly owned subsidiary of CCAP, entered into a loan and security agreement, as amended from time to time (the “SPV Asset Facility”), with the Company as the collateral manager, seller and equityholder, CCAP SPV as the borrower, the banks and other financial institutions from time to time party thereto as lenders, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo”), as administrative agent, collateral agent, and lender. CCAP SPV is consolidated into the Company’s financial statements and no gain or loss is recognized from transfer of assets to and from CCAP SPV.

The maximum commitment amount under the SPV Asset Facility is $500,000 and may be increased with the consent of Wells Fargo or reduced upon request of the Company. Proceeds of the advances under the SPV Asset Facility may be used to acquire portfolio investments, to make distributions to the Company in accordance with the SPV Asset Facility, and to pay related expenses. The maturity date is the earlier of (a) the date the Borrower voluntarily reduces the commitments to zero, (b) March 7, 2028 and (c) the date upon which Wells Fargo declares the obligations due and payable after the occurrence of an Event of Default. Borrowings under the SPV Asset Facility bear interest at daily simple SOFR plus a 2.75% margin with no floor. The Company pays unused facility fees of 0.50% per annum on committed but undrawn amounts under the SPV Asset Facility. The unused facility fee rate may vary based on the utilization. The SPV Asset Facility includes customary 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. The facility size is subject to availability under the borrowing base, which is based on the amount of CCAP SPV’s assets from time to time, and satisfaction of certain conditions, including certain concentration limits.

Costs incurred in connection with obtaining the SPV Asset Facility were recorded as deferred financing costs and are being amortized over the life of the SPV Asset Facility on an effective yield basis. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, deferred financing costs related to the SPV Asset Facility were $4,614 and $2,110, respectively, and were netted against debt outstanding on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

SMBC Corporate Revolving Facility

On October 27, 2021, the Company entered into a senior secured revolving credit agreement, as amended from time to time, with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as administrative agent, collateral agent and lender (the “SMBC Corporate Revolving Facility”). The maximum principal amount of the SMBC Corporate Revolving Facility is $385,000, subject to availability under the borrowing base. Borrowings under the SMBC Corporate Revolving Facility bear interest at adjusted SOFR plus 1.875% or 2.000%, subject to certain provisions in the SMBC Corporate Revolving Facility agreement, with no benchmark rate floor. The Company pays unused facility fees of 0.375% per annum on committed but undrawn amounts under the SMBC Corporate Revolving Facility. Any amounts borrowed under the SMBC Corporate Revolving Facility, and all accrued and unpaid interest, will be due and payable, on October 27, 2026.

Costs incurred in connection with obtaining the SMBC Corporate Revolving Facility were recorded as deferred financing costs and are being amortized over the life of the SMBC Corporate Revolving Facility on an effective yield basis. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, deferred financing costs related to the SMBC Corporate Revolving Facility were $1,721 and $2,217, respectively, and were netted against debt outstanding on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Series 2020A Unsecured Notes

On July 30, 2020, the Company completed a private offering of $50,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.95% senior unsecured notes due July 30, 2023 (the “Series 2020A Unsecured Notes”). Series 2020A Unsecured Notes were issued in two $25,000 issuances on July 30, 2020 and October 28, 2020. On July 28, 2023, Series 2020A Unsecured Notes were repaid upon the issuance of the Series 2023A Unsecured Notes, as defined below.

Series 2021A Unsecured Notes

On February 17, 2021, the Company completed a private offering of $135,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.00% senior unsecured notes due February 17, 2026 (the “Series 2021A Unsecured Notes”). The initial issuance of $50,000 of Series 2021A Unsecured Notes closed February 17, 2021. The issuance of the remaining $85,000 of Series 2021A Unsecured Notes closed on May 5, 2021.

The Series 2021A Unsecured Notes will mature on February 17, 2026 and may be redeemed in whole or in part, at the Company’s option, at any time or from time to time at par plus a “make-whole” premium, if applicable. Interest on the 2026 Unsecured Notes is due and payable semiannually in arrears on February 17 and August 17 of each year.

Costs incurred in connection with issuing the Series 2021A Unsecured Notes were recorded as deferred financing costs and are being amortized over the life of the Series 2021A Unsecured Notes on an effective yield basis. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, deferred financing costs related to the Series 2021A Unsecured Notes were $609 and $895, respectively, and were netted against debt outstanding on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

FCRX Unsecured Notes

On March 9, 2023, in connection with the FCRD Acquisition, the Company assumed $111,600 of unsecured notes (the "FCRX Unsecured Notes"). The FCRX Unsecured Notes mature on May 25, 2026 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at the Company’s option, at a redemption price of 100% of the outstanding principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest payments otherwise payable for the then-current quarterly interest period accrued to but not including the date fixed for redemption. The FCRX Unsecured Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.00% per year payable quarterly on March 30, June 30, September 30 and December 30 of each year. The FCRX Unsecured Notes trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “FCRX”.

Series 2023A Unsecured Notes

On May 9, 2023, the Company completed a private offering of $50,000 aggregate principal amount of 7.54% senior unsecured notes due July 28, 2026 ("Series 2023A Unsecured Notes"). These notes were issued immediately after the repayment of $50,000 of the Series 2020A Unsecured Notes on July 28, 2023.

The Series 2023A Unsecured Notes will mature on July 28, 2026 and may be redeemed in whole or in part, at the Company’s option, at any time or from time to time at par plus a “make-whole” premium, if applicable. Interest on the Series 2023A Unsecured Notes is due and payable semiannually in arrears on January 28 and July 28 of each year.

Costs incurred in connection with issuing the Series 2023A Unsecured Notes were recorded as deferred financing costs and are being amortized over the life of the 2026 Unsecured Notes - Series 2023A on an effective yield basis. As of December 31, 2023, deferred financing costs related to the Series 2023A Unsecured Notes of $193 were netted against debt outstanding on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Ally Corporate Revolving Facility

On August 20, 2019, the Company entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility with Ally Bank, as administrative agent and arranger (the “Ally Corporate Revolving Facility”). The maximum principal amount of the Ally Corporate Revolving Facility was $200,000, subject to availability under the borrowing base. Borrowings under the Ally Corporate Revolving Facility bore interest at LIBOR plus a 2.35% margin with no LIBOR floor.

The Company terminated the Ally Corporate Revolving Facility concurrent with the closing of the SMBC Corporate Revolving Facility on October 27, 2021.

InterNotes®

On January 31, 2020, in connection with an acquisition, the Company assumed direct unsecured fixed interest rate obligations or “InterNotes®”. The InterNotes® bore interest at fixed interest rates ranging between 6.25% and 6.75% and offered a variety of maturities ranging between February 15, 2021 and April 15, 2022. The Company redeemed or paid down the remaining $16,418 of InterNotes® during the first quarter of 2021.

Summary of Interest and Credit Facility Expenses

The borrowing expenses incurred by the SPV Asset Facility, SMBC Corporate Revolving Facility, Ally Corporate Revolving Facility, InterNotes®, Series 2020A Unsecured Notes, Series 2021A Unsecured Notes, Series 2023A Unsecured Notes and FCRX Unsecured Notes were as follows (in thousands):

	For the years ended December 31,
	2023		2022		2021
Borrowing interest expense	$	54,875	$	28,930	$	16,166
Unused facility fees		1,767		1,212		1,046
Amortization of financing costs		2,100		1,738		2,554
Total interest and credit facility expenses	$	58,742	$	31,880	$	19,766
Weighted average outstanding balance	$	836,999	$	673,503	$	530,675