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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

(Mark One)

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2019

 

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

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 814-01196

 

 

AB Private Credit Investors Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Maryland   47-5049745
(State of incorporation)  

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

1345 Avenues of the Americas

New York, NY 10105

(Address of principal executive offices)

(212) 969-1000

(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

   

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

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

(Title of Class)

 

 

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  ☒    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 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

 

  

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  ☒

The issuer had 10,620,261 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share, outstanding as of August 14, 2019.

 

 

 


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AB PRIVATE CREDIT INVESTORS CORPORATION

FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED June 30, 2019

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INDEX

   PAGE
NO.
 

PART I.

   FINANCIAL INFORMATION   

Item 1.

   Consolidated Financial Statements      3  

Item 2.

   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations      32  

Item 3.

   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk      51  

Item 4.

   Controls and Procedures      52  

PART II.

   OTHER INFORMATION      52  

Item 1.

   Legal Proceedings      52  

Item 1A.

   Risk Factors      52  

Item 2.

   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds      53  

Item 3.

   Defaults Upon Senior Securities      53  

Item 4.

   Mine Safety Disclosures      53  

Item 5.

   Other Information      53  

Item 6.

   Exhibits      54  

SIGNATURES

     

 

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Item 1.

Financial Statements

AB Private Credit Investors Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities

 

     As of
June 30, 2019
(Unaudited)
    As of
December 31,
2018
 

Assets

 

Investments, at fair value (amortized cost of $259,544,588 and $138,512,243, respectively)

   $ 258,883,191     $ 137,803,133  

Cash and cash equivalents

     9,057,243       2,510,208  

Interest receivable

     1,561,032       808,707  

Deferred financing costs

     737,052       172,580  

Receivable for investments sold

     488,708       —    

Prepaid expenses

     248,841       102,390  

Receivable for fund shares sold

     —         12,566,810  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 270,976,067     $ 153,963,828  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

Credit facility payable

   $ 160,050,000     $ 88,200,000  

Interest and credit facility expense payable

     1,556,593       247,376  

Payable to Adviser

     807,851       90,446  

Management fees payable

     776,284       830,130  

Distribution payable

     775,195       403,999  

Incentive fee payable

     529,625       199,862  

Professional fees payable

     485,302       491,910  

Administrator and custodian fees payable

     221,350       215,678  

Payable for investments purchased

     31,559       —    

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     14,146       —    

Transfer agent fees payable

     6,437       10,717  

Directors’ fees payable

     5,389       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   $ 165,259,731     $ 90,690,118  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 6)

 

Net Assets

 

Common stock, par value $0.01 per share (200,000,000 shares authorized, 10,620,261 and 6,383,672 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively)

     106,203       63,837  

Paid-in capital in excess of par value

     106,234,097       63,838,147  

Distributable earnings (accumulated loss)

     (623,964     (628,274
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net assets

   $ 105,716,336     $ 63,273,710  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and net assets

   $ 270,976,067     $ 153,963,828  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value per share

   $ 9.95     $ 9.91  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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AB Private Credit Investors Corporation

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

     For the three months ended
June 30,
    For the six months ended
June 30,
 
     2019     2018     2019     2018  

Investment Income:

 

Interest income, net of amortization/accretion

   $ 5,171,826     $ 998,748     $ 8,572,021     $ 1,607,238  

Payment-in-kind interest

     33,634       —         62,271       —    

Other fee income

     135,341       —         135,341       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

     5,340,801       998,748       8,769,633       1,607,238  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses:

 

Interest and credit facility expenses

     2,010,568       282,213       3,419,720       432,014  

Management fees

     844,211       173,401       1,460,070       278,873  

Professional fees

     475,161       925,354       817,522       1,244,542  

Collateral management fees

     325,809       —         325,809       —    

Income-based incentive fee

     299,748       —         405,835       —    

Administration and custodian fees

     79,884       59,681       145,709       115,958  

Insurance expenses

     63,648       61,706       124,675       122,733  

Directors’ fees

     37,500       34,160       75,000       71,123  

Transfer agent fees

     6,437       —         11,099       —    

Offering costs

     —         52,221       —         103,868  

Other expenses

     159,442       69,257       215,356       153,278  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

     4,302,408       1,657,993       7,000,795       2,522,389  

Waived collateral management fees

     (325,809     —         (325,809     —    

Expense reimbursement from Adviser

     (259,263     (1,086,482     (415,681     (1,590,074

Waived management fees

     (67,927     (24,837     (131,098     (37,290

Waived incentive fees

     —         —         (76,072     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net expenses

     3,649,409       546,674       6,052,135       895,025  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income before taxes

     1,691,392       452,074       2,717,498       712,213  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Excise tax expense

     —         —         —         3  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

     1,691,392       452,074       2,717,498       712,210  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions:

 

Net realized gain (loss) from investments

     (10,906     —         (12,660     —    

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments

     (310,294     (20,132     47,713       (46,171
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses)

     (321,200     (20,132     35,053       (46,171
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 1,370,192     $ 431,942     $ 2,752,551     $ 666,039  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income per share (basic and diluted):

 

Net investment income per share (basic and diluted):

   $ 0.18     $ 0.14     $ 0.33     $ 0.25  

Earnings per share (basic and diluted):

   $ 0.15     $ 0.14     $ 0.34     $ 0.24  

Weighted average shares outstanding:

     9,360,422       3,162,502       8,144,403       2,795,307  

See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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AB Private Credit Investors Corporation

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

    Common Stock                    
    Shares     Par
Amount
    Paid in
Capital in
Excess of Par
    Distributable
Earnings
    Total
Net Assets
 

Net assets at March 31, 2019

    8,751,728     $ 87,517     $ 87,448,404     $ (303,157   $ 87,232,764  

Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations:

 

Net investment income

    —         —         —         1,691,392       1,691,392  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

    —         —         —         (10,906     (10,906

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

    —         —         —         (310,294     (310,294

Capital transactions:

 

Issuance of common stock

    1,784,087       17,841       17,945,776       —         17,963,617  

Issuance of common shares pursuant to distribution reinvestment plan

    91,975       920       914,884       —         915,804  

Repurchase of common stock

    (7,529     (75     (74,967     —         (75,042

Distributions to shareholders

    —         —         —         (1,690,999     (1,690,999
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) for the three months ended June 30, 2019

    1,868,533       18,686       18,785,693       (320,807     18,483,572  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net assets at June 30, 2019

    10,620,261     $ 106,203     $ 106,234,097     $ (623,964   $ 105,716,336  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions declared per share

    —       $ —       $ —       $ 0.16     $ 0.16  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net assets at December 31, 2018

    6,383,672     $ 63,837     $ 63,838,147     $ (628,274   $ 63,273,710  

Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations:

 

Net investment income

    —         —         —         2,717,498       2,717,498  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

    —         —         —         (12,660     (12,660

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

    —         —         —         47,713       47,713  

Capital transactions:

 

Issuance of common stock

    4,101,155       41,012       41,047,913       —         41,088,925  

Issuance of common shares pursuant to distribution reinvestment plan

    150,294       1,503       1,495,598       —         1,497,101  

Repurchase of common stock

    (14,860     (149     (147,561     —         (147,710

Distributions to shareholders

    —         —         —         (2,748,241     (2,748,241
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) for the six months ended June 30, 2019

    4,236,589       42,366       42,395,950       4,310       42,442,626  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net assets at June 30, 2019

    10,620,261     $ 106,203     $ 106,234,097     $ (623,964   $ 105,716,336  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions declared per share

    —       $ —       $ —       $ 0.31     $ 0.31  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Unaudited Financial Statements

 

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AB Private Credit Investors Corporation

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

    Common Stock                    
    Shares     Par
Amount
    Paid in
Capital in
Excess of Par
    Distributable
Earnings
    Total
Net Assets
 

Net assets at March 31, 2018

    3,016,792     $ 30,168     $ 30,213,591     $ 289,520     $ 30,533,279  

Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations:

 

Net investment income

    —         —         —         452,074       452,074  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

    —         —         —         —         —    

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

    —         —         —         (20,132     (20,132

Capital transactions:

 

Issuance of common stock

    399,596       3,996       3,997,005       —         4,001,001  

Issuance of common shares pursuant to distribution reinvestment plan

    42,390       424       424,006       —         424,430  

Distributions to shareholders

    —         —         —         (759,327     (759,327
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) for the three months ended June 30, 2018

    441,986       4,420       4,421,011       (327,385     4,098,046  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net assets at June 30, 2018

    3,458,778     $ 34,588     $ 34,634,602     $ (37,865   $ 34,631,325  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions declared per share

    —       $ —       $ —       $ 0.25     $ 0.25  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net assets at December 31, 2017

    2,417,371     $ 24,174     $ 24,152,786     $ 55,423     $ 24,232,383  

Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations:

 

Net investment income

    —         —         —         712,210       712,210  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

    —         —         —         —         —    

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

    —         —         —         (46,171     (46,171

Capital transactions:

 

Issuance of common stock

    999,017       9,990       10,057,810       —         10,067,800  

Issuance of common shares pursuant to distribution reinvestment plan

    42,390       424       424,006       —         424,430  

Distributions to shareholders

    —         —         —         (759,327     (759,327
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) for the six months ended June 30, 2018

    1,041,407       10,414       10,481,816       (93,288     10,398,942  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net assets at June 30, 2018

    3,458,778     $ 34,588     $ 34,634,602     $ (37,865   $ 34,631,325  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions declared per share

    —       $ —       $ —       $ 0.25     $ 0.25  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Unaudited Financial Statements

 

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AB Private Credit Investors Corporation

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

     Six Months
Ended

June 30, 2019
    Six Months
Ended

June 30, 2018
 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 2,752,551     $ 666,039  

Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:

 

Purchases of investments

     (140,230,418     (42,010,623

Payment-in-kind investments

     (62,271     —    

Proceeds from sales of investments and principal repayments

     19,732,754       4,873,178  

Net realized (gain) loss on investments

     12,660       —    

Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments

     (47,713     46,171  

Amortization of premium and accretion of discount, net

     (485,070     (61,173

Amortization of deferred financing costs

     335,472       152,596  

Amortization of deferred offering costs

     —         103,868  

Increase (decrease) in operating assets and liabilities:

 

(Increase) decrease in receivable for investments sold

     (488,708     —    

(Increase) decrease in interest receivable

     (752,325     (308,544

(Increase) decrease in receivable from Adviser

     —         (964,089

(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses

     (146,451     (124,768

Increase (decrease) in investments purchased payable

     31,559       —    

Increase (decrease) in management fees payable

     (53,846     241,583  

Increase (decrease) in due to Adviser

     717,405       —    

Increase (decrease) in administrator and custodian fees payable

     5,672       115,958  

Increase (decrease) in professional fees payable

     (6,608     874,259  

Increase (decrease) in excise tax payable

     —         (2,336

Increase (decrease) in incentive fees payable

     329,763       —    

Increase (decrease) in directors’ fees payable

     5,389       (187

Increase (decrease) in transfer agent fees payable

     (4,280     3,949  

Increase (decrease) in interest and credit facility expense payable

     1,309,217       46,596  

Increase (decrease) in accrued organization and offering costs

     —         (90,308

Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities

     14,146       312,733  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities

     (117,031,102     (36,125,098
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

Issuance of common stock

     53,655,735       12,524,051  

Repurchase of common stock

     (147,710     —    

Distributions paid

     (879,944     —    

Financing costs paid

     (899,944     (92,993

Borrowings on debt

     199,300,000       54,950,000  

Repayments of debt

     (127,450,000     (46,600,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities

     123,578,137       20,781,058  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

     6,547,035       (15,344,040

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     2,510,208       17,139,858  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 9,057,243     $ 1,795,818  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental and non-cash financing activities

 

Cash paid during the period for interest

   $ 1,657,483     $ 232,822  

Issuance of common shares pursuant to distribution reinvestment plan

   $ 1,497,101     $ 424,430  

Excise taxes paid

   $ —       $ 2,339  

See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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AB Private Credit Investors Corporation

Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

Portfolio Company

  Industry  

Facility Type

 

Interest

  Maturity   Funded
Par Amount
    Cost     Fair
Value
 
Investments at Fair Value - 244.88% + * # ^  
U.S. Corporate Debt - 240.08%  
1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt - 232.86%  

BEP Borrower Holdco, LLC

  Business Services   Term Loan A   7.41% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)   06/12/2024   $ 3,435,477     $ 3,384,346     $ 3,383,945  

BEP Borrower Holdco, LLC(1)

  Business Services   Revolver   7.41% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)   06/12/2024     —         (6,383     (6,442

BEP Borrower Holdco, LLC(1)

  Business Services   Delayed Draw Term Loan B   7.41% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)   06/12/2024     —         (25,531     (25,766

BEP Borrower Holdco, LLC(1)

  Business Services   Delayed Draw Term Loan A   7.41% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)   06/12/2024     —         (12,765     (12,883

Edgewood Partners Holdings LLC

  Business Services   Term Loan   6.65% (L + 4.25%; 1.00% Floor)   09/06/2024     3,130,597       3,101,140       3,099,292  

Edgewood Partners Holdings LLC(1) (2)

  Business Services   Delayed Draw Term Loan   6.65% (L + 4.25%; 1.00% Floor)   09/06/2024     —         (15,801     (16,943

Nuvei Technologies Corp.(3)

  Business Services   Initial U.S. Term Loan Commitment   9.00% (P + 3.50%; 1.00% Floor)   09/29/2025     667,511       661,390       660,836  

Nuvei Technologies Corp.(3)

  Business Services   Initial Canadian Term Loan Commitment   9.00% (P + 3.50%; 1.00% Floor)   09/29/2025     1,001,267       992,084       991,255  

Nuvei Technologies Corp.(1) (3)

  Business Services   Delayed Draw Term Loan   6.89% (L + 4.50%; 1.00% Floor)   09/29/2025     410,885       406,438       406,046  

Quirch Foods Holdings, LLC

  Business Services   Term Loan B   8.40% (L + 6.00%)   12/19/2025     2,128,242       2,107,823       2,106,960  

Single Digits, Inc.

  Business Services   Term Loan   8.33% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)   12/21/2023     3,312,534       3,280,903       3,279,409  

Single Digits, Inc.(1) (2)

  Business Services   Revolver   8.33% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)   12/21/2023     —         (3,734     (4,161

Single Digits, Inc.(1) (2)

  Business Services   Delayed Draw Term Loan   8.33% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)   12/21/2023     —         (9,644     (10,404

Smile Brands, Inc.

  Business Services   Term Loan   7.38% (L + 4.50%)   10/12/2024     1,647,969       1,633,177       1,631,489  

Smile Brands, Inc.(1)

  Business Services   Revolver   9.00% (P + 3.50%)   10/12/2023     97,393       65,741       65,401  

Smile Brands, Inc.(1)

  Business Services   Delayed Draw Term Loan   7.38% (L + 4.50%)   10/12/2024     216,638       211,033       210,275  

Trade Supplies Acquisition, LLC

  Business Services   Term Loan   6.91% (L + 4.50%; 1.00% Floor)   11/21/2023     6,269,995       6,182,600       6,269,995  

Trade Supplies Acquisition, LLC(1) (2)

  Business Services   Revolver   6.91% (L + 4.50%; 1.00% Floor)   11/21/2023     —         (7,771     —    

D1 Holdings LLC

  Communications &
IT Infrastructure
  Note   7.00%   06/26/2020     31,109       31,109       31,109  

InSite Wireless Group, LLC(1)

  Communications &
IT Infrastructure
  Term Loan   7.91% (L + 5.53%; 0.50% Floor)   03/15/2023     2,317,464       2,287,419       2,264,212  

InSite Wireless Group, LLC(1)

  Communications &
IT Infrastructure
  Revolver   7.91% (L + 5.53%; 0.50% Floor)   03/15/2023     98,615       96,414       95,657  

Captain D’s, Inc.

  Consumer
Non-Cyclical
  Term Loan   6.89% (L + 4.50%; 1.00% Floor)   12/15/2023     2,013,581       1,997,651       1,993,445  

Captain D’s, Inc.(1) (4)

  Consumer
Non-Cyclical
  Revolver   6.89% (L + 4.50%; 1.00% Floor)   12/15/2023     123,087       71,284       70,869  

GPS Hospitality Holding Company LLC

  Consumer
Non-Cyclical
  Term Loan B   6.65% (L + 4.25%)   12/08/2025     2,441,587       2,407,330       2,404,963  

Lucky Bucks, LLC

  Consumer
Non-Cyclical
  Term Loan   9.62% (L + 7.00%; 1.00% Floor)   04/10/2023     1,020,539       1,004,868       1,002,680  

Lucky Bucks, LLC(1)

  Consumer
Non-Cyclical
  Delayed Draw Term Loan   9.52% (L + 7.00%; 1.00% Floor)   04/10/2023     662,826       646,165       643,435  

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC

  Consumer
Non-Cyclical
  Term Loan   7.90% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   09/24/2023     1,350,089       1,338,393       1,336,588  

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC(1)

  Consumer
Non-Cyclical
  Revolver   7.90% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   09/24/2023     38,574       37,398       37,224  

AEG Holding Company, Inc.

  Education   Term Loan   8.42% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)   11/20/2023     1,885,684       1,848,659       1,847,970  

AEG Holding Company, Inc.

  Education   Term Loan   8.41% (L + 6.00%, 1.00% Floor)   11/20/2023     6,137,405       6,043,747       6,014,657  

AEG Holding Company, Inc.(1)

  Education   Revolver   8.41% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)   11/20/2023     502,589       484,067       480,252  

AEG Holding Company, Inc.

  Education   Delayed Draw Term Loan   8.42% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)   11/20/2023     1,083,629       1,067,655       1,061,957  

BCP Raptor II, LLC(5)

  Energy   Term Loan   7.15% (L + 4.75%)   11/03/2025     5,740,914       5,733,592       5,449,103  

Brazos Delaware II, LLC(5)

  Energy   Term Loan B   6.38% (L + 4.00%)   05/21/2025     4,065,694       3,958,474       3,816,670  

Nine Point Energy, LLC

  Energy   Term Loan   7.92% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   06/07/2024     4,921,875       4,824,080       4,823,438  

Nine Point Energy, LLC(1)

  Energy   Revolver   7.92% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   06/07/2024     —         (6,497     (6,563

Nine Point Energy, LLC(1)

  Energy   Delayed Draw Term Loan   7.92% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   06/07/2024     —         (34,713     (35,000

American Physician Partners, LLC

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan A   8.83% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)   12/21/2021     5,730,469       5,655,562       5,644,512  

American Physician Partners, LLC(1)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Revolver   8.83% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)   12/21/2021     217,561       212,101       210,901  

American Physician Partners, LLC(1)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Delayed Draw Term Loan   8.83% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)   12/21/2021     707,573       694,410       691,365  

Analogic Corporation

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan   8.40% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)   06/24/2024     2,990,446       2,939,106       2,930,637  

Analogic Corporation(1) (2)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Revolver   8.40% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)   06/22/2023     —         (4,785     (5,739

CutisPharma Inc.

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan   8.28% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)   03/21/2023     7,292,268       7,167,992       7,164,653  

CutisPharma Inc.(1) (2)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Revolver   8.28% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)   03/21/2023     —         (8,199     (8,451

CutisPharma Inc.(1) (2)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Delayed Draw Term Loan   8.28% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)   03/21/2023     —         (32,794     (33,805

Delaware Valley Management Holdings, Inc.

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan   8.16% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)   03/21/2024     4,436,327       4,351,549       4,347,601  

 

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Portfolio Company

  Industry  

Facility Type

 

Interest

  Maturity   Funded
Par Amount
    Cost     Fair Value  

Delaware Valley Management Holdings, Inc.(1) (2)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Revolver   8.16% (L + 5.75%, 1.00% Floor)   03/21/2024   $ —       $ (9,977   $ (10,538

Delaware Valley Management Holdings, Inc.(1) (2)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Delayed Draw Term Loan   8.16% (L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor)   03/21/2024     —         (56,138     (105,376

Ethos Veterinary Health LLC(1)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan   7.40% (L + 5.00%)   05/15/2026     3,394,503       3,352,533       3,352,167  

GHA Buyer, Inc.

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan   7.90% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   10/23/2023     2,008,257       1,972,866       1,968,092  

GHA Buyer, Inc.(1) (2)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Revolver   7.90% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   10/23/2023     —         (3,505     (4,050

GHA Buyer, Inc.(1) (2)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Delayed Draw Term Loan   7.90% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   10/23/2023     —         (3,978     (13,501

INH Buyer, Inc.

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan   9.08% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)   01/31/2025     8,665,076       8,540,142       8,535,100  

INH Buyer, Inc.(1)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Revolver   9.08% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)   01/31/2024     27,448       24,568       24,360  

Pinnacle Dermatology Management, LLC

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan   6.60% (L + 4.25%; 1.00% Floor)   05/18/2023     1,854,957       1,825,508       1,817,858  

Pinnacle Dermatology Management, LLC(1) (2)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Revolver   6.60% (L + 4.25%; 1.00% Floor)   05/18/2023     —         (7,317     (9,368

Pinnacle Dermatology Management, LLC(1)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Delayed Draw Term Loan   6.58% (L + 4.25%; 1.00% Floor)   05/18/2023     2,833,963       2,761,299       2,740,278  

Platinum Dermatology Partners, LLC

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan   8.83% (L + 6.25%; 1.00% Floor)   01/03/2023     3,158,079       3,103,274       3,094,917  

Platinum Dermatology Partners, LLC

  Healthcare & HCIT   Specified Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment   8.78% (L + 6.25%; 1.00% Floor)   01/03/2023     1,969,437       1,940,738       1,930,048  

Platinum Dermatology Partners, LLC(1) (6)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Revolver   8.83% (L + 6.25%; 1.00% Floor)   01/03/2023     229,352       222,303       219,380  

Platinum Dermatology Partners, LLC(1)

  Healthcare & HCIT   General Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment   8.58% (L + 6.25%; 1.00% Floor)   01/03/2023     1,425,972       1,397,097       1,386,084  

Qualifacts Corporation

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan   8.44% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)   12/12/2022     2,820,000       2,775,556       2,820,000  

Qualifacts Corporation(1) (2)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Revolver   8.44% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)   12/12/2022     —         (4,173     —    

RCP Encore Acquisition, Inc.

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan   7.16% (L + 4.75%; 1.00% Floor)   06/09/2025     3,994,739       3,955,117       3,954,792  

Theranest, LLC

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan   7.59% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)   07/24/2023     3,000,000       2,949,937       2,940,000  

Theranest, LLC(1) (2)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Revolver   7.59% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)   07/24/2023     —         (7,000     (8,571

Theranest, LLC(1)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Delayed Draw Term Loan   7.52% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)   07/24/2023     1,062,214       1,027,334       1,017,214  

RxBenefits, Inc.

  Pharmaceutical   Term Loan A   7.70% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   03/28/2025     5,807,092       5,807,092       5,749,021  

RxBenefits, Inc.(1) (2)

  Pharmaceutical   Revolver   7.70% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   03/29/2024     92,427       —         (5,758

AMI US Holdings Inc.

  Software & Services   Term Loan   7.94% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   04/01/2025     8,298,200       8,137,541       8,132,236  

AMI US Holdings Inc.(1)

  Software & Services   Revolver   7.94% (L + 5.50%)   04/01/2024     218,921       198,072       197,029  

Avetta, LLC

  Software & Services   Term Loan   7.90% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   04/10/2024     3,303,804       3,215,782       3,237,728  

Avetta, LLC(1) (2)

  Software & Services   Revolver   7.90% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   04/10/2024     —         (7,519     (9,888

Avetta, LLC

  Software & Services   Incremental Term Loan B   7.90% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   04/10/2024     4,348,612       4,263,171       4,261,639  

Avetta, LLC(1) (2)

  Software & Services   Delayed Draw Term Loan   7.90% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   04/10/2024     —         (12,401     (12,360

Broadway Technology, LLC

  Software & Services   Term Loan   7.34% (L + 4.75%; 1.00% Floor)   04/01/2024     4,466,994       4,380,053       4,377,654  

Broadway Technology, LLC(1) (2)

  Software & Services   Revolver   7.34% (L + 4.75%; 1.00% Floor)   04/01/2024     —         (7,311     (7,677

Businesssolver.com, Inc.

  Software & Services   Term Loan   10.02% (L + 7.50%; 1.00% Floor)   05/15/2023     2,588,235       2,546,582       2,588,235  

Businesssolver.com, Inc.(1)

  Software & Services   Revolver   10.02% (L + 7.50%; 1.00% Floor)   05/15/2023     38,824       33,804       38,824  

Businesssolver.com, Inc.(1)

  Software & Services   Delayed Draw Term Loan   10.02% (L + 7.50%; 1.00% Floor)   05/15/2023     213,529       210,130       213,529  

Degreed, Inc.

  Software & Services   Term Loan   8.75% (L + 6.35%; 1.00% Floor)   05/31/2024     2,228,335       2,206,240       2,206,051  

Degreed, Inc.

  Software & Services   Revolver   8.75% (L + 6.35%; 1.00% Floor)   05/31/2024     417,813       413,689       413,635  

Degreed, Inc.(1) (2)

  Software & Services   Delayed Draw Term Loan   8.75% (L + 6.35%; 1.00% Floor)   05/31/2024     —         (14,432     (14,623

Drilling Info Holdings, Inc.(5)

  Software & Services   Term Loan   6.65% (L + 4.25%)   07/30/2025     3,395,236       3,381,242       3,378,259  

Drilling Info Holdings, Inc.(1) (2) (5)

  Software & Services   Delayed Draw Term Loan   6.65% (L + 4.25%)   07/30/2025     —         (78     (86

E2open LLC

  Software & Services   Term Loan   7.52% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)   11/26/2024     4,129,542       4,072,678       4,067,598  

E2open LLC(1) (2)

  Software & Services   Revolver   7.52% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)   11/26/2024     —         (4,219     (4,670

E2open LLC

  Software & Services   Delayed Draw Term Loan   7.52% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)   11/26/2024     827,750       821,732       815,334  

Engage2Excel, Inc.

  Software & Services   Term Loan   9.09% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)   03/07/2023     2,985,306       2,936,525       2,925,600  

Engage2Excel, Inc.

  Software & Services   Term Loan   9.12% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)   03/07/2023     1,035,669       1,015,757       1,014,956  

Engage2Excel, Inc.(1)

  Software & Services   Revolver   11.00% (P + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   03/07/2023     109,931       103,426       102,393  

Engage2Excel, Inc.(1) (2)

  Software & Services   Delayed Draw Term Loan   11.00% (P + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   03/07/2023     —         (6,345     (6,645

EnterpriseDB Corporation

  Software & Services   Term Loan   7.64% (L + 4.50%; 0.75% PIK; 1.00% Floor)   06/21/2024     7,799,171       7,643,764       7,643,188  

EnterpriseDB Corporation(1)

  Software & Services   Revolver   7.64% (L + 4.50%; 0.75% PIK; 1.00% Floor)   06/21/2024     —         (13,867     (13,927

Exterro, Inc.

  Software & Services   Term Loan   7.03% (L + 4.50%; 1.00% Floor)   05/31/2024     6,082,851       5,962,245       5,961,194  

Exterro, Inc.(1) (2)

  Software & Services   Revolver   7.03% (L + 4.50%; 1.00% Floor)   05/31/2024     —         (4,850     (6,600

Exterro, Inc.

  Software & Services   Initial Term Loan   7.01% (L + 4.50%; 1.00% Floor)   05/31/2024     2,940,300       2,893,748       2,881,494  

Finalsite Holdings, Inc.

  Software & Services   Term Loan   8.09% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   09/25/2024     3,349,908       3,297,464       3,299,659  

Finalsite Holdings, Inc.(1) (2)

  Software & Services   Revolver   8.09% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   09/25/2024     —         (3,880     (3,797

Genesis Acquisition Co.

  Software & Services   Term Loan   6.33% (L + 4.00%)   07/31/2024     1,369,583       1,345,819       1,342,192  

Genesis Acquisition Co.(1) (2)

  Software & Services   Revolver   6.33% (L + 4.00%)   07/31/2024     —         (3,446     (4,048

Portfolio Company

  Industry  

Facility Type

 

Interest

  Maturity   Funded
Par Amount
    Cost     Fair Value  

Genesis Acquisition Co.(1) (2)

  Software & Services   Delayed Draw Term Loan   6.33% (L + 4.00%)   07/31/2024   $ —       $ (3,107   $ (3,645

Ministry Brands, LLC

  Software & Services   Term Loan   6.33% (L + 4.00%; 1.00% Floor)   12/02/2022     3,160,387       3,148,453       3,144,585  

 

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Ministry Brands, LLC(1)

   Software & Services     
Delayed Draw Term
Loan
 
 
   6.33% (L + 4.00%; 1.00% Floor)      12/02/2022        660,923        655,644       653,958  

Perforce Intermediate Holdings, LLC

   Software & Services      Term Loan      9.00% (P + 3.50%; 1.00% Floor)      12/27/2024        6,336,042        6,173,633       6,336,042  

Perforce Intermediate Holdings, LLC(1)

   Software & Services      Revolver      9.00% (P + 3.50%; 1.00% Floor)      12/28/2022        40,221        27,902       40,221  

Rhode Holdings Inc.

   Software & Services      Term Loan      7.94% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% PIK; 1.00% Floor)      05/02/2025        4,462,010        4,418,747       4,372,770  

Rhode Holdings Inc.(1) (2)

   Software & Services      Revolver      7.94% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)      05/02/2025               (3,665     (7,520

Rhode Holdings Inc.(1) (2)

   Software & Services     
Delayed Draw Term
Loan
 
 
   7.94% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% PIK; 1.00% Floor)      05/02/2025               (5,234     (5,371

Selligent, Inc.

   Software & Services      Term Loan      7.83% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)      11/05/2024        1,916,701        1,891,001       1,887,950  

Selligent, Inc.(1) (2)

   Software & Services      Revolver      7.83% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)      11/03/2023               (2,625     (3,010

Sirsi Corporation

   Software & Services      Term Loan      7.27% (L + 4.75%; 1.00% Floor)      03/15/2024        9,079,627        8,952,532       8,943,433  

Sirsi Corporation(1)

   Software & Services      Revolver      7.16% (L + 4.75%; 1.00% Floor)      03/15/2024        221,497        213,660       213,190  

Sugarcrm Inc.

   Software & Services      Term Loan      9.15% (L + 6.75%; 1.00% Floor)      07/31/2024        3,235,401        3,185,731       3,178,782  

Sugarcrm Inc.(1)

   Software & Services      Revolver      9.39% (L + 6.75%; 1.00% Floor)      07/31/2024        186,146        181,525       180,717  

Summit Infrastructure Group, Inc.

   Software & Services      Term Loan      7.42% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)      03/15/2024        7,035,977        6,899,689       6,895,257  

Summit Infrastructure Group, Inc.(1) (2)

   Software & Services      Revolver      7.42% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)      03/15/2024               (10,622     (11,258

Summit Infrastructure Group, Inc.(1) (2)

   Software & Services     
Delayed Draw Term
Loan
 
 
   7.42% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)      03/15/2024               (21,244     (22,515

Swiftpage, Inc.

   Software & Services      Term Loan A      7.91% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)      06/13/2023        230,957        226,628       226,338  

Swiftpage, Inc.

   Software & Services      Term Loan      7.90% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)      06/13/2023        2,509,463        2,468,639       2,459,274  

Swiftpage, Inc.(1) (2)

   Software & Services      Revolver      7.90% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)      06/13/2023               (3,582     (4,506

Symplr Software, Inc.(7)

   Software & Services      Term Loan      8.33% (L + 6.00%)      11/28/2025        5,785,985        5,703,468       5,699,195  

Symplr Software, Inc.(1) (7)

   Software & Services      Revolver      8.33% (L + 6.00%)      11/30/2023        169,870        165,938       165,423  

TRGRP, Inc.

   Software & Services      Term Loan      9.33% (L + 4.50%; 2.50% PIK; 1.00% Floor)      11/01/2023        4,744,543        4,658,204       4,649,652  

TRGRP, Inc.(1) (2)

   Software & Services      Revolver      9.33% (L + 4.50%; 2.50% PIK; 1.00% Floor)      11/01/2023               (5,803     (6,667

TRGRP, Inc.

   Software & Services      Incremental Term Loan      9.33% (L + 4.50%; 2.50% PIK; 1.00% Floor)      11/01/2023        1,060,223        1,039,216       1,039,019  

Velocity Purchaser Corporation

   Software & Services      Term Loan      8.41% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)      12/01/2022        2,815,750        2,776,380       2,787,593  

Velocity Purchaser Corporation

   Software & Services      Term Loan      8.40% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)      12/01/2022        700,038        688,051       693,037  

Velocity Purchaser Corporation(1) (2)

   Software & Services      Revolver      8.40% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)      12/01/2022               (2,837     (1,932

Watermark Insights, LLC

   Software & Services      Term Loan      7.14% (L + 4.75%; 1.00% Floor)      06/07/2024        2,625,967        2,603,760       2,599,708  

Watermark Insights, LLC

   Software & Services     
Delayed Draw Term
Loan
 
 
   7.14% (L + 4.75%; 1.00% Floor)      06/07/2024        329,538        327,515       326,242  

Purchasing Power, LLC

   Specialty Finance      Term Loan      9.65% (L + 7.25%; 1.00% Floor)      02/06/2024        2,978,974        2,928,936       2,926,842  

Dillon Logistics, Inc.

   Transport &
Logistics
     Term Loan C      9.58% (L + 7.00%; 1.00% Floor)      12/31/2020        72,970        72,167       68,592  

Dillon Logistics, Inc.

   Transport &
Logistics
     Term Loan B      9.58% (L + 7.00%; 1.00% Floor)      12/11/2023        1,143,656        1,122,895       1,075,037  

Dillon Logistics, Inc.

   Transport &
Logistics
     Term Loan A      9.58% (L + 7.00%; 1.00% Floor)      12/11/2023        2,592,288        2,545,108       2,436,750  

Dillon Logistics, Inc.(1) (8)

   Transport &
Logistics
     Revolver      9.54% (L + 7.00%; 1.00% Floor)      12/11/2023        337,944        332,293       313,546  

OSG Bulk Ships, Inc.

   Transport &
Logistics
     Term Loan      7.44% (L + 5.00%)      12/21/2023        6,291,798        6,220,214       6,213,151  
                 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total 1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

           246,890,685       246,168,779  

2nd Lien/Junior Secured Debt —7.22%

 

Brave Parent Holdings, Inc.

   Energy      Term Loan      10.08% (L + 7.50%)      04/17/2026        1,230,107        1,202,817       1,200,773  

Conterra Ultra Broadband Holdings, Inc.

   Software &
Services
     Term Loan      10.44% (L + 8.00%; 1.00% Floor)      04/30/2027        6,537,710        6,440,954       6,439,645  
                 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total 2nd Lien/Junior Secured Debt

           7,643,771       7,640,418  
                 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total U.S. Corporate Debt

           254,534,456       253,809,197  

Portfolio Company

   Industry     

Coupon

          Shares      Cost     Fair Value  

U.S. Preferred Stock - 3.53%

                

Degreed, Inc.(9)

     Software & Services              43,819      $ 278,541     $ 278,540  

Heap(9)

     Software & Services              189,617        696,351       696,351  

Protoscale Rubrik(9)

     Software & Services              25,397        598,212       598,201  

Symplr Software Intermediate Holdings, Inc.(9)

     Software & Services              1,196        1,160,531       1,160,531  

Workfront, Inc.(9)

     Software & Services              104,058        999,998       999,998  
                 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total U.S. Preferred Stock

           3,733,633       3,733,621  

U.S. Common Stock - 1.27%

          

SSC TS Investments, LLC(9) (10)

     Business Services              62,734      $ 62,734     $ 67,753  

Leeds FEG Investors, LLC(9)

     Education              311        311,400       370,255  

Portfolio Company

   Industry     

Coupon

          Shares      Cost     Fair Value  

INH Group Holdings(9)

     Healthcare & HCIT              484,552      $ 484,552     $ 484,552  

Aggregator, LLC(9)

     Software & Services            417,813        417,813       417,813  

Total U.S. Common Stock

           1,276,499       1,340,373  
                 

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 244.88%(11)

 

   $ 259,544,588     $ 258,883,191  
                 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash Equivalents - 6.81%

          

U.S. Investment Companies - 6.81%

          

Fidelity Government Portfolio I(12)

     Money Market Portfolio      2.23% (13)         2,317,109      $ 2,317,109     $ 2,317,109  

 

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Fidelity Government Portfolio I(12)

     Money Market Portfolio      2.23% (13)         4,885,139        4,885,139        4,885,139  
                 

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Investment Companies

                 7,202,248        7,202,248  
                 

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Cash Equivalents

                 7,202,248        7,202,248  

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (151.69%)

 

   $ (160,369,103
                    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS—100.00%

 

   $ 105,716,336  
                    

 

 

 

 

+

As of June 30, 2019, qualifying assets represented 97.43% of total assets. Under the 1940 Act we may not acquire any non-qualifying assets unless, at the time the acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of our total assets.

*

Unless otherwise indicated, all securities are valued using significant unobservable inputs, which are categorized as Level 3 assets under the definition of ASC 820 fair value hierarchy.

#

Percentages are based on net assets.

^

Generally, the interest rate on floating interest rate investments is at benchmark rate plus spread. The borrower has an option to choose the benchmark rate, such as the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or the U.S. Prime rate. The spread may change based on the type of rate used. The terms in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments disclose the actual interest rate in effect as of the reporting period. LIBOR loans are typically indexed to 30-day, 60-day, 90-day or 180-day LIBOR rates (1M L, 3M L or 6M L, respectively) at the borrower’s option. LIBOR loans may be subject to interest floors. As of June 30, 2019, rates for 1M L, 2M L, 3M L and 6M L are 2.40%, 2.33%, 2.32% and 2.20%, respectively. As of June 30, 2019, the U.S. Prime rate was 5.50%.

(1)

Position or portion thereof is an unfunded loan commitment, and no interest is being earned on the unfunded portion. The unfunded loan commitment may be subject to a commitment termination date, that may expire prior to the maturity date stated. See Note 6 “Commitments and Contingencies”.

(2)

The negative cost is the result of the capitalized discount being greater than the principal amount outstanding on the loan. The negative fair value is the result of the capitalized discount on the loan.

(3)

Pivotal Payments, Inc. has been renamed to Nuvei Technologies Corp. in 2019.

(4)

$16,254 of the funded par amount accrues interest at 9.00% (P+3.50%).

(5)

Categorized as Level 2 assets under the definition of ASC 820 fair value hierarchy.

(6)

$104,704 of the funded par amount accrues interest at 10.75% (P+5.25%).

(7)

Caliper Software, Inc. has been renamed to Symplr Software, Inc. in 2019.

(8)

$9,143 of the funded par amount accrues interest at 11.50% (P+6.00%).

(9)

Non-income producing investment.

(10)

SSC TS Investments, LLC is held through ABPCIC SSC TS Holdings LLC.

(11)

Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for federal income tax purposes is $473,826; aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for federal income tax purposes is $1,135,223. Net unrealized depreciation is $661,397 based upon a tax cost basis of $259,544,588.

(12)

Included within ‘Cash and cash equivalents’ on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

(13)

The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield as of June 30, 2019.

 

L   -   LIBOR
P   -   Prime
PIK   -   Payment-In-Kind

See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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AB Private Credit Investors Corporation

Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2018

 

Portfolio Company

  Industry  

Facility Type

 

Interest

  Maturity   Funded
Par Amount
    Cost     Fair Value  
Investments at Fair Value—217.79% + * # ^  
U.S. Corporate Debt215.36%  
1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt213.46%  

Pivotal Payments Direct Corp.

  Business Services  

Initial Canadian Term

Loan Commitment

  9.00% (P + 3.50%; 1.00% Floor)   09/28/2025   $  1,004,630     $ 994,863     $ 994,584  

Pivotal Payments, Inc.

  Business Services  

Initial U.S. Term

Loan Commitment

  9.00% (P + 3.50%; 1.00% Floor)   09/28/2025     672,556       666,017       665,830  

Pivotal Payments, Inc.(1)

  Business Services  

Delayed Draw Term

Loan

  7.01% (L + 4.50%; 1.00% Floor)   09/28/2025     302,582       297,860       297,725  

Single Digits, Inc.

  Business Services   Term Loan   8.79% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)   12/21/2023     3,329,180       3,295,889       3,295,889  

Single Digits, Inc.(1) (2)

  Business Services   Revolver   8.79% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)   12/21/2023     —         (4,161     (4,161

Single Digits, Inc.(1) (2)

  Business Services  

Delayed Draw Term

Loan

  8.79% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)   12/21/2023     —         (10,404     (10,404

Smile Brands, Inc.

  Business Services   Term Loan   7.13% (L + 4.50%)   10/12/2024     1,656,250       1,640,203       1,639,688  

Smile Brands, Inc.(1)

  Business Services   Revolver   9.00% (P + 3.50%)   10/12/2023     42,468       40,015       39,920  

Smile Brands, Inc.(1)

  Business Services  

Delayed Draw Term

Loan

  7.13% (L + 4.50%)   10/12/2024     159,680       153,543       153,309  

Trade Supplies Acquisition, LLC

  Business Services   Term Loan   7.01% (L + 4.50%; 1.00% Floor)   11/21/2023     6,301,503       6,208,200       6,206,980  

Trade Supplies Acquisition,

LLC(1)

  Business Services   Revolver   9.00% (P + 3.50%; 1.00% Floor)   11/21/2023     119,748       111,113       110,914  

InSite Wireless Group, LLC(1)

  Communications & IT

Infrastructure

  Term Loan   8.03% (L + 5.61%; 0.50% Floor)   03/15/2023     2,238,572       2,206,783       2,185,319  

InSite Wireless Group, LLC(1) (2)

  Communications & IT

Infrastructure

  Revolver   8.03% (L + 5.61%; 0.50% Floor)   03/15/2023     —         (2,490     (2,958

Maintech, Incorporated(3)

  Communications & IT

Infrastructure

  Term Loan   9.80% (L + 7.00%; 1.00% Floor)   12/28/2022     2,887,500       2,845,887       2,844,187  

Maintech, Incorporated (1) (3) (4)

  Communications & IT

Infrastructure

  Revolver   11.50% (P + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)   12/28/2022     214,500       211,071       210,375  

Captain D’s, Inc.

  Consumer Non-Cyclical   Term Loan   7.30% (L + 4.50%; 1.00% Floor)   12/15/2023     2,057,194       2,039,173       2,036,622  

Captain D’s, Inc.(1) (5)

  Consumer Non-Cyclical   Revolver   9.00% (P + 3.50%; 1.00% Floor)   12/15/2023     82,573       80,898       80,622  

GPS Hospitality Holding Company LLC

  Consumer Non-Cyclical   Term Loan B   6.99% (L + 4.25%)   12/06/2025     2,453,856       2,417,343       2,417,048  

Lucky Bucks, LLC

  Consumer Non-Cyclical   Term Loan   9.78% (L + 7.00%; 1.00% Floor)   04/09/2023     1,078,856       1,060,428       1,059,976  

Lucky Bucks, LLC(1)

  Consumer Non-Cyclical  

Delayed Draw Term

Loan

  9.86% (L + 7.00%; 1.00% Floor)   04/09/2023     551,452       532,621       532,061  

Tropical Smoothie Café, LLC

  Consumer Non-Cyclical   Term Loan   8.00% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   09/24/2023     1,350,089       1,337,204       1,336,588  

Tropical Smoothie Café, LLC(1)

  Consumer Non-Cyclical   Revolver   8.00% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   09/24/2023     38,574       37,285       37,224  

AEG Holding Company, Inc.

  Education   Term Loan   8.53% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)   11/20/2023     6,168,559       6,064,136       6,045,188  

AEG Holding Company, Inc.(1)

  Education   Revolver   8.52% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)   11/20/2023     595,996       582,236       579,742  

AEG Holding Company,

Inc.(1)  (2)

  Education  

Delayed Draw Term

Loan

  8.53% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)   11/20/2023     —         (17,771     (21,673

BCP Raptor II, LLC(6)

  Energy   Term Loan   7.37% (L + 4.75%)   11/03/2025     5,740,914       5,712,752       5,303,169  

Brazos Delaware II, LLC(6)

  Energy   Term Loan B   6.50% (L + 4.00%)   05/21/2025     4,086,228       3,957,985       3,738,898  

American Physician Partners LLC

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan A   9.30% (L + 6.25%; 1.00% Floor)   12/21/2021     3,113,453       3,068,540       3,066,751  

American Physician Partners
LLC(1)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Revolver   9.29% (L + 6.25%; 1.00% Floor)   12/21/2021     241,459       232,964       232,626  

American Physician Partners
LLC(1)

  Healthcare & HCIT  

Delayed Draw Term

Loan

  9.30% (L + 6.25%; 1.00% Floor)   12/21/2021     446,243       393,462       391,355  

Analogic Corporation

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan   8.52% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)   06/22/2024     3,005,511       2,949,568       2,945,401  

Analogic Corporation(1) (2)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Revolver   8.52% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)   06/22/2023     —         (5,246     (5,739

GHA Buyer, Inc.

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan   8.02% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   10/22/2023     2,025,133       1,985,938       1,984,631  

GHA Buyer, Inc.(1) (2)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Revolver   8.02% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   10/22/2023     —         (3,895     (4,050

GHA Buyer, Inc.(1) (2)

  Healthcare & HCIT  

Delayed Draw Term

Loan

  8.02% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)   10/22/2023     —         (5,966     (13,501

Pinnacle Dermatology Management, LLC

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan   6.77% (L + 4.25%; 1.00% Floor)   05/18/2023     1,864,326       1,831,047       1,827,039  

Pinnacle Dermatology Management, LLC(1) (2)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Revolver   6.77% (L + 4.25%; 1.00% Floor)   05/18/2023     —         (8,226     (9,368

Pinnacle Dermatology Management, LLC(1)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Delayed Draw Term Loan   6.77% (L + 4.25%; 1.00% Floor)   05/18/2023     2,763,699       2,681,310       2,670,014  

Platinum Dermatology Partners, LLC

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan   9.05% (L + 6.25%; 1.00% Floor)   01/03/2023     3,169,048       3,108,282       3,105,667  

Platinum Dermatology Partners, LLC(1) (2)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Revolver   9.05% (L + 6.25%; 1.00% Floor)   01/03/2023     —         (8,024     (9,972

Platinum Dermatology Partners, LLC

  Healthcare & HCIT  

Specified Delayed

Draw Term Loan

Commitment

  9.11% (L + 6.25%; 1.00% Floor)   01/03/2023     1,979,408       1,946,432       1,939,820  

Platinum Dermatology Partners, LLC(1)

  Healthcare & HCIT  

General Delayed

Draw Term Loan

Commitment

  9.13% (L + 6.25%; 1.00% Floor)   01/03/2023     1,425,972       1,392,746       1,386,084  

Qualifacts Corporation

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan   9.78% (L + 7.00%; 1.00% Floor)   12/12/2022     2,820,000       2,773,525       2,805,900  

Qualifacts Corporation(1) (2)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Revolver   9.78% (L + 7.00%; 1.00% Floor)   12/12/2022     —         (4,756     (1,500

Theranest, LLC

  Healthcare & HCIT   Term Loan   7.76% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)   07/23/2023     3,000,000       2,944,416       2,940,000  

 

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Portfolio Company

  Industry  

Facility Type

 

Interest

  Maturity     Funded
Par Amount
    Cost     Fair Value  

Theranest, LLC(1) (2)

  Healthcare & HCIT   Revolver   7.76% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)     07/23/2023     $ —     $ (7,832)     $ (8,571)  

Theranest, LLC(1)

  Healthcare & HCIT  

Delayed Draw Term

Loan

  7.79% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)     07/23/2023       214,286       173,176       169,286  

Avetta, LLC

  Software & Services   Term Loan   7.76% (L + 5.25%; 1.00% Floor)     04/10/2024       3,320,490       3,260,667       3,287,285  

Avetta, LLC(1) (2)

  Software & Services   Revolver   7.76% (L + 5.25%; 1.00% Floor)     04/10/2024       —         (8,475     (4,944

Avetta, LLC(1) (2)

  Software & Services  

Delayed Draw Term

Loan

  7.76% (L + 5.25%; 1.00% Floor)     04/10/2024       —         (13,634     (12,360

Businesssolver.com, Inc.

  Software & Services   Term Loan   10.12% (L + 7.50%; 1.00% Floor)     05/15/2023       2,588,235       2,541,806       2,536,471  

Businesssolver.com, Inc.(1)

  Software & Services   Revolver   12.00% (P + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)     05/15/2023       129,412       123,756       122,941  

Businesssolver.com, Inc.(1)

  Software & Services  

Delayed Draw Term

Loan

  10.12% (L + 7.50%; 1.00% Floor)     05/15/2023       97,059       93,663       89,294  

Caliper Software, Inc.

  Software & Services   Term Loan   8.02% (L + 5.50%)     11/30/2025       3,891,026       3,832,660       3,832,660  

Caliper Software, Inc.(1)

  Software & Services   Revolver   8.02% (L + 5.50%)     11/30/2023       14,823       10,376       10,376  

Drilling Info Holdings, Inc.(6)

  Software & Services   Term Loan   6.77% (L + 4.25%)     07/30/2025       3,059,098       3,044,509       3,039,979  

Drilling Info Holdings,

Inc. (1) (2) (6)

  Software & Services  

Delayed Draw Term

Loan

  6.77% (L + 4.25%)     07/30/2025       —         (1,103     (1,461

E2open LLC

  Software & Services   Term Loan   7.68% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)     11/26/2024       4,150,293       4,088,890       4,088,039  

E2open LLC(1) (2)

  Software & Services   Revolver   7.68% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)     11/26/2024       —         (4,595     (4,670

E2open LLC(1)

  Software & Services  

Delayed Draw Term

Loan

  7.68% (L + 5.00%; 1.00% Floor)     11/26/2024       93,382       86,567       80,931  

Engage2Excel, Inc.

  Software & Services   Term Loan   9.36% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)     03/07/2023       3,000,421       2,945,737       2,940,413  

Engage2Excel, Inc.(1)

  Software & Services   Revolver   9.36% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)     03/07/2023       106,790       99,884       99,252  

Exterro, Inc.

  Software & Services   Initial Term Loan   8.24% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     05/31/2024       2,955,150       2,903,587       2,896,047  

Exterro, Inc.(1) (2)

  Software & Services   Revolver   8.24% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     05/31/2024       —         (5,651     (6,600

Finalsite Holdings, Inc.

  Software & Services   Term Loan   8.03% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     09/25/2024       3,366,784       3,309,983       3,307,865  

Finalsite Holdings, Inc.(1) (2)

  Software & Services   Revolver   8.03% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     09/25/2024       —         (4,234     (4,430

Genesis Acquisition Co.

  Software & Services   Term Loan   6.52% (L + 4.00%; 1.00% Floor)     07/31/2024       1,376,466       1,350,527       1,348,936  

Genesis Acquisition Co.(1) (2)

  Software & Services   Revolver   6.52% (L + 4.00%; 1.00% Floor)     07/31/2024       —         (3,772     (4,048

Genesis Acquisition Co.(1) (2)

  Software & Services  

Delayed Draw Term

Loan

  6.52% (L + 4.00%; 1.00% Floor)     07/31/2024       —         (3,399     (3,645

Ministry Brands, LLC

  Software & Services   1st Lien Term Loan   6.52% (L + 4.00%; 1.00% Floor)     12/02/2022       3,176,249       3,162,463       3,160,367  

Ministry Brands, LLC(1)

  Software & Services  

Delayed Draw Term

Loan

  6.52% (L + 4.00%; 1.00% Floor)     12/02/2022       448,683       442,681       441,704  

Perforce Intermediate Holdings, LLC

  Software & Services   Term Loan   6.77% (L + 4.25%; 1.00% Floor)     12/27/2024       3,835,253       3,758,340       3,796,900  

Perforce Intermediate Holdings, LLC(1) (2)

  Software & Services   Revolver   6.77% (L + 4.25%; 1.00% Floor)     12/28/2022       —         (10,987     (5,915

Selligent, Inc.

  Software & Services   Term Loan   8.09% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     11/05/2024       1,926,332       1,898,180       1,897,437  

Selligent, Inc.(1) (2)

  Software & Services   Revolver   8.09% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     11/03/2023       —         (2,917     (3,010

Sugarcrm, Inc.

  Software & Services   Term Loan   9.27% (L + 6.75%; 1.00% Floor)     07/31/2024       3,235,401       3,181,827       3,178,782  

Sugarcrm, Inc.(1)

  Software & Services   Revolver   9.43% (L + 6.75%; 1.00% Floor)     07/31/2024       77,561       72,502       72,132  

Swiftpage, Inc.

  Software & Services   Term Loan   8.01% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     06/13/2023       2,522,137       2,476,347       2,471,694  

Swiftpage, Inc.

  Software & Services   Term Loan A   8.01% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     06/13/2023       232,118       227,512       227,475  

Swiftpage, Inc.(1) (2)

  Software & Services   Revolver   8.01% (L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor)     06/13/2023       —         (4,019     (4,506

TRGRP Acquisition Corp.

  Software & Services   Term Loan   9.80% (L + 4.50%; 2.50% PIK; 1.00% Floor)     11/01/2023       4,686,111       4,595,436       4,592,389  

TRGRP Acquisition Corp.(1) (2)

  Software & Services   Revolver   9.80% (L + 4.50%; 2.50% PIK; 1.00% Floor)     11/01/2023       —         (6,447     (6,667

Velocity Purchaser

Corporation

  Software & Services   Term Loan   8.53% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)     12/01/2022       2,931,594       2,883,855       2,872,962  

Velocity Purchaser

Corporation

  Software & Services   Term Loan   8.52% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)     12/01/2022       728,749       714,791       714,174  

Velocity Purchaser

Corporation(1) (2)

  Software & Services   Revolver   8.53% (L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor)     12/01/2022       —         (3,174     (3,865

Veriforce Holdings, LLC

  Software & Services   Term Loan   9.14% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)     07/13/2023       3,082,612       3,032,743       3,028,666  

Veriforce Holdings, LLC(1) (2)

  Software & Services   Revolver   9.14% (L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor)     07/13/2023       —         (4,556     (4,929

Watermark Insights, LLC

  Software & Services   Term Loan   7.26% (L + 4.75%; 1.00% Floor)     06/07/2024       2,639,230       2,614,903       2,612,837  

Watermark Insights, LLC

  Software & Services  

Delayed Draw Term

Loan

  7.26% (L + 4.75%; 1.00% Floor)     06/07/2024       331,198       328,821       327,886  

Dillon Logistics, Inc.

  Transport &

Logistics

  Term Loan A   9.80% (L + 7.00%; 1.00% Floor)     12/11/2023       2,592,288       2,540,918       2,540,442  

Dillon Logistics, Inc.

  Transport &

Logistics

  Term Loan B   9.80% (L + 7.00%; 1.00% Floor)     12/11/2023       1,270,729       1,245,548       1,245,315  

Dillon Logistics, Inc.

  Transport &

Logistics

  Term Loan C   9.80% (L + 7.00%; 1.00% Floor)     12/31/2020       304,975       299,032       298,876  

Dillon Logistics, Inc.(1)

  Transport &

Logistics

  Revolver   9.65% (L + 7.00%; 1.00% Floor)     12/11/2023       333,571       325,211       325,133  

OSG Bulk Ships, Inc.

  Transport &

Logistics

  Term Loan   7.78% (L + 5.00%)     12/21/2023       6,544,642       6,463,245       6,462,835  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total 1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

        135,776,144       135,061,980  

2nd Lien/Junior Secured Debt —1.90%

 

Brave Parent Holdings, Inc.

  Energy   Term Loan   10.02% (L + 7.50%)     04/17/2026       1,230,107       1,201,433       1,200,773  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total 2nd Lien/Junior Secured Debt

        1,201,433       1,200,773  
         

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total U.S. Corporate Debt

        136,977,577       136,262,753  

 

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Portfolio Company

 

Industry

 

Coupon

        Shares     Cost     Fair Value  

U.S. Preferred Stock—1.83%

       

Symplr Software Intermediate Holdings, Inc.(7)

  Software & Services       $ 1,196     $ 1,160,531     $ 1,160,531  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total U.S. Preferred Stock

        1,160,531       1,160,531  

U.S. Common Stock—0.60%

       

SSC TS Investments, LLC(7) (8)

  Business Services         62,734     $ 62,735     $ 62,735  

Leeds FEG Investors, LLC(7)

  Education         311     $ 311,400     $ 317,114  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total U.S. Common Stock

        374,135       379,849  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—217.79%(9)

 

  $ 138,512,243     $ 137,803,133  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS—(117.79%)

 

  $ (74,529,423
       

 

 

 

NET ASSETS—100.00%

 

  $ 63,273,710  
             

 

 

 

 

+ 

As of December 31, 2018, qualifying assets represented 96.79% of total assets. Under the 1940 Act we may not acquire any non-qualifying assets unless, at the time the acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of our total assets.

* 

Unless otherwise indicated, all securities are valued using significant unobservable inputs, which are categorized as Level 3 assets under the definition of ASC 820 fair value hierarchy.

# 

Percentages are based on net assets.

^ 

Generally, the interest rate on floating interest rate investments is at benchmark rate plus spread. The borrower has an option to choose the benchmark rate, such as the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or the U.S. Prime rate. The spread may change based on the type of rate used. The terms in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments disclose the actual interest rate in effect as of the reporting period. LIBOR loans are typically indexed to 30-day, 60-day, 90-day or 180-day LIBOR rates (1M L, 3M L or 6M L, respectively) at the borrower’s option. LIBOR loans may be subject to interest floors. As of December 31, 2018, rates for 1M L, 2M L, 3M L and 6M L are 2.50%, 2.61%, 2.81% and 2.88%, respectively. As of December 31, 2018, the U.S. Prime rate was 5.50%.

(1) 

Position or portion thereof is an unfunded loan commitment, and no interest is being earned on the unfunded portion. The unfunded loan commitment may be subject to a commitment termination date, that may expire prior to the maturity date stated. See Note 6 “Commitments and Contingencies”.

(2) 

The negative cost is the result of the capitalized discount being greater than the principal amount outstanding on the loan. The negative fair value is the result of the capitalized discount on the loan.

(3) 

D1MT Holdings LLC has been renamed to Maintech, Incorporated in 2018.

(4) 

$55,000 of the funded par amount accrues interest at 9.39% (L+7.00%; 1.00% Floor).

(5) 

$33,159 of the funded par amount accrues interest at 6.89% (L+4.50%; 1.00% Floor).

(6) 

Categorized as Level 2 assets under the definition of ASC 820 fair value hierarchy.

(7) 

Non-income producing investment.

(8) 

SSC TS Investments, LLC is held through ABPCIC SSC TS Holdings LLC.

(9) 

Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for federal income tax purposes is $116,400; aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for federal income tax purposes is $825,510. Net unrealized depreciation is $709,110 based upon a tax cost basis of $138,512,243.

 

L   -   LIBOR
P   -   Prime
PIK   -   Payment-In-Kind

See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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AB Private Credit Investors Corporation

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2019

1. Organization

AB Private Credit Investors Corporation (the “Fund,” “we,” “our,” and “us”), an externally managed, non-diversified, closed-end, management investment company that elected to be regulated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), was incorporated under the laws of the state of Maryland on February 6, 2015. The Fund was formed to invest in primary-issue middle-market credit opportunities that are directly sourced and privately negotiated. AB Private Credit Investors LLC serves as the Fund’s external investment adviser (the “Adviser”).

Prior to 2017, there were no significant operations other than the sale and issuance of 100 shares of common stock, par value $0.01, on June 27, 2016, at an aggregate purchase price of $1,000 ($10.00 per share) to the Adviser. The sale of common shares was approved by the unanimous consent of the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). In addition, prior to commencing operations in 2017, on May 26, 2017, the Fund issued and sold an additional 2,400 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 at an aggregate purchase price of $24,000 ($10.00 per share) to the Adviser. That sale was also approved by the unanimous consent of the Fund’s Board.

The Fund is conducting private offerings (each a “Private Offering”) of its common stock to investors in reliance on an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). At the closing of any Private Offering, each investor will make a capital commitment (a “Capital Commitment”) to purchase shares of the Fund’s common stock pursuant to a subscription agreement entered into with the Fund. Investors will be required to fund drawdowns to purchase shares of the Fund’s common stock up to the amount of their respective Capital Commitment on an as-needed basis each time the Fund delivers a capital draw-down notice to its investors.

On September 29, 2017, the Fund completed the initial closing (“Initial Closing”) of its Private Offering after entering into subscription agreements (collectively, the “Subscription Agreements”) with several investors, providing for the private placement of the Fund’s common shares. At June 30, 2019, the Fund had total Capital Commitments of $359,356,251, of which 71% is unfunded. Capital Commitments may be drawn down by the Fund on a pro rata basis, as needed (including follow-on investments), for paying the Fund’s expenses, including fees under the Advisory Agreement, and/or maintaining a reserve account for the payment of future expenses or liabilities.

On October 31, 2018, the Adviser established ABPCIC SSC TS Holdings LLC (the “Blocker”), through which the Fund made an investment. The Blocker is 100% owned by the Fund and is consolidated in the Fund’s consolidated financial statements commencing from the date of its formation. On December 19, 2018 the Adviser established ABPCIC Funding I LLC (“ABPCIC Funding”), a Delaware limited liability company (the “Financing Subsidiary”). The Financing Subsidiary is 100% owned by the Fund and is consolidated in the Fund’s consolidated financial statements commencing from the date of its formation.

There were no operating activities from February 6, 2015 to November 15, 2017. As described above, the Fund completed its Initial Closing on September 29, 2017, and commenced operations on November 15, 2017. The Fund’s fiscal year ends on December 31.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The Fund is an investment company under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and follows the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies. The Fund has prepared the consolidated financial statements and related financial information pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Articles 6 and 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, we have not included in this quarterly report all of the information and notes required by GAAP for annual financial statements. In the opinion of management, the unaudited financial information for the interim period presented in this report reflects all normal and recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of financial position and results from operations. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of operating results for an entire year. The functional currency of the Fund is U.S. dollars and these consolidated financial statements have been prepared in that currency.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Fund and its wholly-owned Blocker and Financing Subsidiary. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

 

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Reclassifications

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation, with no significant effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash consists of demand deposits and money market portfolios. Cash is carried at cost, which approximates fair value. The Fund maintains deposits of its cash with financial institutions, and, at times, cash held in bank accounts may exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insured limit. The Fund considers all highly liquid investments, with original maturities of less than ninety days, as cash equivalents.

Revenue Recognition

Investment transactions are recorded on a trade-date basis. Interest income is recognized on an accrual basis. Interest income on debt instruments is accrued and recognized for those issuers who are currently paying in full or expected to pay in full. For those issuers who are in default or expected to default, interest is not accrued and is only recognized when received. Generally, when interest and/or principal payments on a loan become past due, or if the Fund otherwise does not expect the borrower to be able to service its debt and other obligations, the Fund will place the loan on non-accrual status and will cease recognizing interest income on that loan for financial reporting purposes until all principal and interest have been brought current through payment or due to restructuring such that the interest income is deemed to be collectible. The Fund generally restores non-accrual loans to accrual status when past due principal and interest is paid and, in the management’s judgment, is likely to remain current. Interest income and expense include discounts accreted and premiums amortized on certain debt instruments as determined in good faith by the Adviser and calculated using the effective interest method. Loan origination fees, original issue discounts and market discounts or premiums are capitalized as part of the underlying cost of the investments and accreted or amortized over the life of the investment as interest income.

Realized gains and losses on investment transactions are determined on the specific identification method.

Certain investments in debt securities may contain a contractual payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest provision. The PIK provisions generally feature the obligation, or the option, at each interest payment date of making interest payments in (i) cash, (ii) additional debt or (iii) a combination of cash and additional debt. PIK interest, computed at the contractual rate specified in the investment’s credit agreement, is accrued as interest income and recorded as interest receivable up to the interest payment date. On the interest payment date, the accrued interest receivable attributable to PIK is added to the principal balance of the investment. When additional debt is received on the interest payment date, it typically has the same terms, including maturity dates and interest rates, as the original loan. PIK interest generally becomes due on the investment’s maturity date or call date.

The Fund may earn various fees during the life of the loans. Such fees include, but are not limited to, syndication, commitment, administration, prepayment and amendment fees, some of which are paid to the Fund on an ongoing basis. These fees and any other income are recognized as earned.

Credit Facility Related Costs, Expenses and Deferred Financing Costs

Interest expense and unused commitment fees on the Credit Facility (as defined below) are recorded on an accrual basis. Unused commitment fees are included in interest and credit facility expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. Deferred financing costs include capitalized expenses related to the closing of the Credit Facility. Amortization of deferred financing costs is computed on the straight-line basis over the contractual term. The amortization of such costs is included in interest and credit facility expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.

Income Taxes

ASC 740, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“ASC 740”) provides guidance on the accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax position. ASC 740 requires the evaluation of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Fund’s tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold are recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. Based on its analysis of its tax position for all open tax years (the current and prior year), the Fund has concluded that it does not have any uncertain tax positions that met the recognition or measurement criteria of ASC 740. Such open tax years remain subject to examination and adjustment by tax authorities.

 

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The Fund has elected to be treated and intends to continue to be treated for federal income tax purposes as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). So long as the Fund is able to maintain its status as a RIC, it intends not to be subject to U.S. federal income tax on the portion of its taxable income and gains distributed to stockholders, if any. To qualify for RIC tax treatment, the Fund is required to distribute at least 90% of its investment company taxable income annually, meet diversification and income requirements quarterly, meet gross income requirements annually and file Form 1120-RIC, as provided by the Code. In order for the Fund not to be subject to U.S. federal excise taxes, it must distribute annually an amount at least equal to the sum of (i) 98% of its net ordinary income (taking into account certain deferrals and elections) for the calendar year, (ii) 98.2% of its capital gains in excess of capital losses for the one-year period ending on October 31 of the calendar year and (iii) any net ordinary income and capital gains in excess of capital losses for preceding years that were not distributed during such years. The Fund, at its discretion, may carry forward taxable income in excess of calendar year dividends and pay a 4% nondeductible U.S. federal excise tax on this income. The Fund will accrue excise tax on estimated undistributed taxable income as required. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, the Fund accrued excise taxes of $0 and $0, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund accrued excise taxes of $0 and $3, respectively. As of June 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, $0 and $0, respectively, of accrued excise taxes remained payable.

The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which the Fund invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued and applied to net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized gain (loss) as such income and/or gains are earned.

The Fund remains subject to examination by U.S. federal and state jurisdictions, as well as international jurisdictions, and upon completion of these examinations (if undertaken by the taxing jurisdiction) tax adjustments may be necessary and retroactive to all open tax years.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, if any, at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses recorded during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences could be material.

Distributions

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 GAAP. The Fund may pay distributions in excess of its taxable net investment income. This excess would be a tax-free return of capital in the period and 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. These differences are generally determined in conjunction with the preparation of the Fund’s annual RIC tax return. Distributions to common stockholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The amount to be paid out as a distribution is determined by the Board each quarter and is generally based upon the earnings estimated by the Adviser. The Fund may pay distributions to its stockholders in a year in excess of its net ordinary income and capital gains for that year and, accordingly, a portion of such distributions may constitute a return of capital for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The Fund intends to timely distribute to its stockholders substantially all of its annual taxable income for each year, except that the Fund may retain certain net capital gains for reinvestment and, depending upon the level of the Fund’s taxable income earned in a year, the Fund may choose to carry forward taxable income for distribution in the following year and pay any applicable U.S. federal excise tax. The specific tax characteristics of the Fund’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 Fund will be able to declare such distributions in future periods.

The Fund has adopted a dividend reinvestment plan that provides for stockholders to receive dividends or other distributions declared by the Board in cash unless a stockholder elects to “opt in” to the dividend reinvestment plan. As a result, if the Board declares a cash distribution, then the stockholders who have “opted in” to the dividend reinvestment plan will have their cash distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of common stock, rather than receiving the cash distribution.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

As of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, there are no recent accounting pronouncements that affect the Fund.

 

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3. Related Party Transactions

Advisory Agreement

On July 5, 2017, the Board approved the investment advisory agreement with the Adviser (the “Advisory Agreement”), pursuant to which the Fund will pay the Adviser, quarterly in arrears, a base management fee calculated at an annual rate of 1.50%. The base management fee is calculated based on a percentage of the average outstanding assets of the Fund (which equals the gross value of equity and debt instruments, including investments made utilizing leverage), excluding cash and cash equivalents, during such fiscal quarter. The average outstanding assets will be calculated by taking the average of the amount of assets of the Fund at the beginning and end of each month that occurs during the calculation period. The base management fee will be calculated and paid quarterly in arrears but will be accrued monthly by the Fund over the fiscal quarter for which such base management fee is paid. The base management fee for any partial month or quarter will be appropriately prorated. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, the Fund incurred a management fee of $844,211 and $1,460,070, respectively, of which $67,927 and $131,098, respectively, were voluntarily waived by the Adviser. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund incurred a management fee of $173,401 and $278,873, respectively, of which $24,837 and $37,290, respectively, were voluntarily waived by the Adviser. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, $776,284 and $830,130, respectively, of accrued management fee remained payable.

The Fund will also pay the Adviser an incentive fee that provides the Adviser with a share of the income that the Adviser generates for the Fund. The incentive fee will consist of an income-based incentive fee component and a capital-gains component, which are largely independent of each other, with the result that one component may be payable even if the other is not.

Income-Based Incentive Fee: The income-based incentive fee is calculated and payable quarterly in arrears based on the Fund’s net investment income prior to any deductions with respect to such income-based incentive fees and capital gains incentive fees (“Pre-incentive Fee Net Investment Income”) for the quarter, as further described below. 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, managerial and consulting fees or other fees the Fund receives from portfolio companies) that the Fund accrues during the fiscal quarter, minus the Fund’s operating expenses for the quarter (including the base management fee, expenses payable under the administration agreement (the “Administration Agreement”) we have entered into with State Street Bank and Trust (the “Administrator”), and any interest expense and dividends paid on any issued and outstanding indebtedness or preferred stock, respectively, but excluding, for avoidance of doubt, the income-based incentive fee accrued under GAAP). Pre-incentive Fee Net Investment Income also includes, in the case of investments with a deferred interest feature (such as original issue discount, debt instruments with pay in kind interest and zero-coupon securities), accrued income that the Fund has not yet received in cash. The Adviser is not under any obligation to reimburse the Fund for any part of the income-based incentive fees it received that was based on accrued interest that the Fund never actually received.

Pre-incentive Fee Net Investment Income does not include any realized capital gains, realized capital losses or unrealized capital appreciation or depreciation. Because of the structure of the income-based incentive fee, it is possible that the Fund may accrue such income-based incentive fee in a quarter where the Fund incurs a net loss. For example, if the Fund receives Pre-incentive Fee Net Investment Income in excess of a hurdle rate (as defined below) for a quarter, the Fund will accrue the applicable income-based incentive fee even if the Fund has incurred a realized and/or unrealized capital loss in that quarter. However, cash payment of the income-based incentive fee may be deferred in this situation, subject to the restrictions detailed at the end of this section.

Pre-incentive Fee Net Investment Income, expressed as a rate of return on the value of net assets (defined as total assets, less indebtedness and before taking into account any incentive fees payable during the period) at the end of the immediately preceding fiscal quarter, will be compared to various “hurdle rates,” with the income-based incentive fee rate of return increasing at each hurdle rate.

Description of Quarterly Incentive Fee Calculations

We pay the Adviser an income-based incentive fee with respect to Pre-incentive Fee Net Investment Income in each calendar quarter as follows:

 

   

No income-based incentive fee in any calendar quarter in which Pre-incentive Fee Net Investment Income does not exceed 1.5% per quarter (6% per annum), the “6% Hurdle Rate”;

 

   

100% of Pre-incentive Fee Net Investment Income with respect to that portion of such Pre-incentive Fee Net Investment Income, if any, that exceeds the 6% Hurdle Rate but is less than 1.67% in any calendar quarter (the “6% Catch-up Cap”), approximately 6.67% per annum. This portion of Pre-incentive Fee Net Investment Income (which exceeds the 6% Hurdle Rate but is less than the 6% Catch-up Cap) is referred to as the “6% Catch-up.” The 6% Catch-up is meant to provide the Adviser with 10.0% of the Pre-incentive Fee Net Investment Income as if hurdle rate did not apply if this net investment income exceeded 1.67% but was less than 1.94% in any calendar quarter; and

 

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10.0% of the amount of Pre-incentive Fee Net Investment Income, if any, that exceeds the 6% Catch-up Cap, but is less than 1.94% (the “7% Hurdle Rate”), approximately 7.78% per annum. The 7% Hurdle Rate is meant to limit the Adviser to 10% of the Pre-incentive Fee Net Investment Income until the amount of Pre-incentive Fee Net Investment Income exceeds 1.94%, approximately 7.78% per annum; and

 

   

100% of Pre-incentive Fee Net Investment Income with respect to that portion of such Pre-incentive Fee Net Investment Income, if any, that exceeds the 7% Hurdle Rate but is less than 2.06% in any calendar quarter (the “7% Catch-up Cap”), 8.24% per annum. This portion of Pre-incentive Fee Net Investment Income (which exceeds the 7% Hurdle Rate but is less than the 7% Catch-up Cap) is referred to as the “7% Catch-up.” The 7% Catch-up is meant to provide the Adviser with 15.0% of the Pre-incentive Fee Net Investment Income as if a hurdle rate did not apply if this net investment income exceeded 2.06% but was less than 2.35% in any calendar quarter; and

 

   

15.0% of the amount of Pre-incentive Fee Net Investment Income, if any, that exceeds the 7% Catch-up Cap, but is less than 2.35% (the “8% Hurdle Rate”, approximately 9.41% per annum). The 8% Hurdle Rate is meant to limit the Adviser to 15% of the Pre-incentive Fee Net Investment Income until the amount of Pre-incentive Fee Net Investment Income exceeds 2.06%, approximately 9.41% per annum; and

 

   

100% of Pre-incentive Fee Net Investment Income with respect to that portion of such Pre-incentive Fee Net Investment Income, if any, that exceeds the 8% Hurdle Rate but is less than 2.50% in any calendar quarter (the “8% Catch-up Cap”), approximately 10% per annum. This portion of Pre-incentive Fee Net Investment Income (which exceeds the 8% Hurdle Rate but is less than the 8% Catch-up cap) is referred to as the “8% Catch-up”. The 8% Catch-up is meant to provide the Adviser with 20.0% of the Pre-incentive Fee Net Investment Income as if a hurdle rate did not apply if this net investment income exceeded 2.50% in any calendar quarter; and

 

   

20.0% of the amount of Pre-incentive Fee Net Investment Income, if any, that exceeds 2.50% in any calendar quarter.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, the Fund incurred income-based incentive fees of $299,748 and $405,835, respectively, of which $0 and $76,072, respectively, was voluntarily waived by the Adviser. As of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, no incentive fees have been incurred or were payable. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, $529,625 and $199,862, respectively, of accrued income-based incentive fees remained payable.

Capital Gains Incentive Fee: The capital gains incentive fee is determined and payable at the end of each fiscal year as 20% of aggregate cumulative realized capital gains from the date of the Fund’s election to be regulated as a BDC through the end of that year, computed net of all aggregate cumulative realized capital losses and aggregate cumulative unrealized depreciation through the end of such year, less the aggregate amount of any previously paid capital gain incentive fees. For the foregoing purpose, “aggregate cumulative realized capital gains” will not include any unrealized appreciation. For accounting purposes only, we are required under GAAP to accrue a hypothetical capital gains incentive fee based upon net realized gains and unrealized depreciation for that calendar year (in accordance with the terms of the Advisory Agreement), plus unrealized appreciation on investments held at the end of the period. The accrual of this hypothetical capital gains incentive fee assumes all unrealized capital gain and loss is realized in order to reflect a hypothetical capital gains incentive fee that would be payable to the Adviser at each measurement date. The capital gains incentive fee is not subject to any minimum return to stockholders. If such amount is negative, then no capital gains incentive fee will be payable for such year. Additionally, if the Advisory Agreement is terminated as of a date that is not a calendar year end, the termination date will be treated as though it were a calendar year end for purposes of calculating and paying the capital gains incentive fee.

Since inception, no capital gains incentive fees have been incurred or are payable as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018.

The amount of capital gains incentive fee expense related to a hypothetical liquidation of the portfolio (and assuming no other changes in realized or unrealized gains and losses) would only become payable to the Adviser in the event of a complete liquidation of the Fund’s portfolio as of period end and the termination of the Advisory Agreement on such date. Also, it should be noted that the capital gains incentive fee expense fluctuates with the Fund’s overall investment results.

 

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The Fund will defer cash payment of any income-based incentive fee and/or any capital gains incentive fee otherwise earned by the Adviser if during the most recent four full fiscal quarter periods ending on or prior to the date such payment is to be made, the sum of (a) the Pre-incentive Fee Net Investment Income, and (b) the realized capital gain / loss and (c) unrealized capital appreciation/ depreciation expressed as a rate of return on the value of our net assets, is less than 6.0%. Any such deferred fees are carried over for payment in subsequent calculation periods to the extent such payment is payable under the Advisory Agreement.

Administration Agreement and Expense Reimbursement Agreement

We have entered into the Administration Agreement with the Administrator and a separate expense reimbursement agreement with the Adviser (the “Expense Reimbursement Agreement”) under which any allocable portion of the cost of our Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Financial Officer and their respective staffs will be reimbursed by the Fund. Under the Administration Agreement, the Administrator will be responsible for providing us with clerical, bookkeeping, recordkeeping and other administrative services. We will reimburse the Adviser an amount equal to our allocable portion (subject to the review of our Board) of its overhead resulting from its obligations under the Expense Reimbursement Agreement, including the allocable portion of the cost of our Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Financial Officer and their respective staffs.

Expense Support and Conditional Reimbursement Agreement

On September 29, 2017, the Fund and the Adviser entered into an agreement (the “Expense Support and Conditional Reimbursement Agreement”) to limit certain of the Fund’s Operating Expenses, as defined in the Expense Support and Conditional Reimbursement Agreement, to no more than 1.5% of the Fund’s average quarterly gross assets. To achieve this percentage limitation, the Adviser has agreed to reimburse the Fund for certain Operating Expenses on a quarterly basis (any such payment by the Adviser, an “Expense Payment”) and the Fund has agreed to later repay such amounts (any such payment by the Fund, a “Reimbursement Payment”), pursuant to the terms of the Expense Support and Conditional Reimbursement Agreement. The actual percentage of Operating Expenses paid by the Fund in any quarter after deducting any Expense Payment, as a percentage of the Fund’s average quarterly gross assets, is referred to as the “Percentage Limit.”

Any Expense Payment by the Adviser pursuant to the Expense Support and Conditional Reimbursement Agreement will be subject to repayment by the Fund on a quarterly basis within the three years following the fiscal quarter of the Fund in which the Operating Expenses were paid or absorbed, if the total Operating Expenses for the current quarter, including Reimbursement Payments, expressed as a percentage of the Fund’s average gross assets during such quarter is less than the then-current Percentage Limit, if any, and the Percentage Limit that was in effect at the time when the Adviser reimbursed the Operating Expenses that are the subject of the repayment, subject to certain provisions of the Expense Support and Conditional Reimbursement Agreement, as described below. For purposes of the Expense Support and Conditional Reimbursement Agreement, “Operating Expenses” means the Fund’s Total Operating Expenses (as defined below), excluding base management fees, incentive fees, distribution and shareholder servicing fees, financing fees and costs, interest expense, brokerage commissions and extraordinary expenses and “Total Operating Expenses” means all of the Fund’s operating costs and expenses incurred, as determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for investment companies.

However, no Reimbursement Payment for any quarter will be made if: (1) the Effective Rate of Distributions Per Share (as defined below) declared by the Fund at the time of such Reimbursement Payment is less than or equal to the Effective Rate of Distributions Per Share at the time the Expense Payment was made to which such Reimbursement Payment relates, or (2) the Fund’s Operating Expense Ratio at the time of such Reimbursement Payment is greater than or equal to the Operating Expense Ratio (as defined below) at the time the Expense Payment was made to which such Reimbursement Payment relates. For purposes of the Expense Support and Conditional Reimbursement Agreement, “Effective Rate of Distributions Per Share” means the annualized rate (based on a 365- day year) of regular cash distributions per share exclusive of returns of capital, distribution rate reductions due to distribution and shareholder fees, and declared special dividends or special distributions, if any. The “Operating Expense Ratio” is calculated by dividing Operating Expenses in any quarter by the Fund’s average net assets in such quarter.

The specific amount of expenses paid by the Adviser, if any, will be determined at the end of each quarter. The Fund or the Adviser may terminate the Expense Support and Conditional Reimbursement Agreement at any time, with or without notice. The Expense Support and Conditional Reimbursement Agreement will automatically terminate in the event of (a) the termination of the Advisory Agreement, or (b) the Board of the Fund makes a determination to dissolve or liquidate the Fund. Upon termination of the Expense Support and Conditional Reimbursement Agreement, the Fund will be required to fund any Expense Payments, subject to the aforementioned requirements per the Expense Support and Conditional Reimbursement Agreement that have not been reimbursed by the Fund to the Adviser.

 

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As of June 30, 2019, the amount of Expense Payments provided by the Adviser since inception is $4,752,507. Management believes that Reimbursement Payments by the Fund to the Adviser were not probable under the terms of the Expense Support Agreement as of June 30, 2019, and therefore have not been accrued. The following table reflects the Expense Payments that may be subject to reimbursement pursuant to the Expense Agreement:

 

For the Quarters Ended

   Amount of
Expense Support
    

Effective Rate of

Distribution per Share (1)

  

Reimbursement Eligibility

Expiration

   Percentage
Limit (2)
 

September 30, 2017

   $ 1,002,147      n/a   

September 30, 2020

     1.5

December 31, 2017

     1,027,398      n/a   

December 31, 2020

     1.5

March 31, 2018

     503,592      n/a   

March 31, 2021

     1.5

June 30, 2018

     1,086,482      4.787%   

June 30, 2021

     1.0

September 30, 2018

     462,465      4.715%   

September 30, 2021

     1.0

December 31, 2018

     254,742      6.762%   

December 31, 2021

     1.0

March 31, 2019

     156,418      5.599%   

March 31, 2022

     1.0

June 30, 2019

     259,263      6.057%   

June 30, 2022

     1.0
  

 

 

          

Total

   $ 4,752,507           
  

 

 

          

 

(1)

The effective rate of distribution per share is expressed as a percentage equal to the projected annualized distribution amount as of the end of the applicable period (which is calculated by annualizing the regular quarterly cash distributions per share as of such date without compounding), divided by the Fund’s gross offering price per share as of such date.

(2)

Represents the actual percentage of Operating Expenses paid by the Fund in any quarter after deducting any Expense Payment, as a percentage of the Fund’s average quarterly gross assets.

Transfer Agency Agreement

On September 26, 2017, the Fund and AllianceBernstein Investor Services, Inc. (“ABIS”), an affiliate of the Fund, entered into an agreement pursuant to which ABIS will provide transfer agent services to the Fund. The Fund bears the expenses related to the agreement with ABIS.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, the Fund accrued $6,437 and $11,099 in transfer agent fees, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund did not accrue any transfer agent fees. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, $6,437 and $10,717, respectively, of accrued transfer agent fees remained payable.

4. Credit Facility

On November 15, 2017, the Fund entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) to establish a revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) with HSBC Bank USA, National Association (“HSBC”). The initial maximum commitment amount (the “Maximum Commitment”) under the Revolving Credit Facility was $30 million and may be increased in a minimum amount of $10 million and in $5 million increments thereof with the consent of HSBC or reduced upon request of the Fund. As of June 30, 2019, the Fund has adjusted the Maximum Commitment to $50 million. So long as no request for borrowing is outstanding, the Fund may terminate the Commitments or reduce the Maximum Commitments by giving prior irrevocable written notice to the administrative agent. Any reduction of the Maximum Commitments shall be in an amount equal to $10 million or multiples thereof; and in no event, shall a reduction by the Fund reduce the Commitments to $35 million or less (in each case, except for a termination of all the Commitments). Proceeds under the Credit Agreement may be used for any purpose permitted under our organizational documents, including general corporate purposes such as the making of investments. The Credit Agreement contains certain customary covenants and events of default, with customary cure and notice provisions. As of June 30, 2019, the Fund is in compliance with these covenants. The Fund’s obligations under the Credit Agreement are secured by the Capital Commitments and capital contributions to the Fund.

Borrowings under the Credit Agreement bear interest, at the Fund’s election at the time of drawdown, at a rate per annum equal to (i) with respect to LIBOR Rate Loans, Adjusted LIBOR (as defined in the Credit Agreement) for the applicable Interest Period; and (ii) with respect to Reference Rate Loans (as defined in the Credit Agreement), the greatest of: (i) the rate of interest per annum publicly announced from time to time by HSBC as its prime rate, (ii) the rate per annum equal to the weighted average of the rates on overnight Federal funds transactions with members of the Federal Reserve System arranged by Federal funds brokers on such day, plus two hundred basis points (2.00%), provided that if such rate is not so published for any day that is a Business Day (as defined in the credit agreement), the average of the quotation for such day on such transactions received by the administrative agent (as defined in the credit agreement), from three (3) Federal funds brokers of recognized standing selected by the administrative agent and, upon request of Borrowers (as defined in the Credit Agreement), with notice of such quotations to the Borrowers and (iii) except during any period of time during which LIBOR is unavailable, one-month Adjusted LIBOR plus two hundred basis points (2.00%). The Fund will also pay an unused commitment fee of 35 basis points (0.35%) on any unused commitments.

The Revolving Credit Facility will mature on November 13, 2019, subject to the Fund’s option to extend the maturity date for up to one additional term not longer than 364 days, subject to the following conditions: (i) each of the Lenders and the administrative agent consents to the extension in their sole discretion; (ii) the Fund has paid an extension fee to the administrative agent for the benefit of the extending Lenders consenting to such extension in an amount agreed to by the administrative agent and the Borrowers at the time of the extension and as set forth in the applicable extension request; (iii) no potential default or event of default has occurred and is continuing on the date on which notice is given in accordance with the following clause (iv) or on November 13, 2019; and (v) the Fund has delivered an extension request to the administrative agent not more than one hundred twenty (120) days or less than forty-five (45) days prior to November 13, 2019.

 

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On January 30, 2019, ABPCIC Funding entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Barclays Credit Facility”) with Barclays Bank PLC, New York Branch (“Barclays”) as facility agent (in such capacity, the “Facility Agent”) and U.S. Bank National Association (“U.S. Bank”) as collateral agent (in such capacity, the “Collateral Agent”), collateral administrator (in such capacity, the “Collateral Administrator”) and custodian (in such capacity, the “Custodian”).

All of the collateral pledged to lenders by ABPCIC Funding under the Barclays Credit Facility is held in the custody of the Custodian under an account control agreement by and among ABPCIC Funding, the Collateral Agent and the Custodian. The Collateral Administrator will maintain and perform certain collateral administration services with respect to the collateral pursuant to a collateral administration agreement among ABPCIC Funding, the Adviser and the Collateral Administrator. Borrowings under the Barclays Credit Facility are secured by all of the assets held by ABPCIC Funding. Pursuant to a collateral management agreement (the “Collateral Management Agreement”) by and between ABPCIC Funding and the Adviser as collateral manager, the Adviser will perform certain duties with respect to the purchase and management of the assets securing the Barclays Credit Facility. The Adviser has elected to waive any fees that would otherwise be payable under the Barclays Credit Facility and the Collateral Management Agreement. ABPCIC Funding will reimburse the expenses incurred by the Adviser in the performance of its obligations under the Collateral Management Agreement other than any ordinary overhead expenses, which shall not be reimbursed. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, the Fund incurred a collateral management fee of $325,809 which was voluntarily waived by the Adviser.

The Barclays Credit Facility provides for borrowings in an aggregate amount up to $150 million. Borrowings under the Barclays Credit Facility will bear interest paid on an annual adjusted LIBOR for the relevant interest period, plus an applicable spread of 2.25%. ABPCIC Funding will also pay an unused commitment fee of .50% and the commitment will expire on July 30, 2020. Interest and fees are paid quarterly in arrears. Any amounts borrowed under the Barclays Credit Facility will mature, and all accrued and unpaid interest thereunder will be due and payable, on the earlier of (i) January 20, 2029, (ii) the date on which ABPCIC Funding issues collateralized loan obligation securities in a transaction for which the sole arranger is Barclays (or an affiliate thereof) or (iii) upon certain other events which result in accelerated maturity under the credit facility. Borrowing under the Barclays Credit Facility is subject to certain restrictions contained in the 1940 Act.

The Fund’s outstanding debt as of June 30, 2019 was as follows:

 

     Aggregate Borrowing
Amount Committed
     Outstanding
Borrowing
     Amount
Available
     Carrying
Value
 

HSBC

   $ 50,000,000      $ 12,500,000      $ 37,500,000      $ 12,500,000  

Barclays

     150,000,000        147,550,000        2,450,000        147,550,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 200,000,000      $ 160,050,000      $ 39,950,000      $ 160,050,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The Fund’s outstanding debt as of December 31, 2018 was as follows:

 

     Aggregate Borrowing
Amount Committed
     Outstanding
Borrowing
     Amount
Available
     Carrying
Value
 

HSBC

   $ 125,000,000      $ 88,200,000      $ 36,800,000      $ 88,200,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 125,000,000      $ 88,200,000      $ 36,800,000      $ 88,200,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, deferred financing costs were $737,052 and $172,580, respectively, which remain to be amortized, and are reflected on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018, the components of interest and other debt expenses related to the credit facilities were as follows:

 

     For the three months ended
June 30,
    For the six months ended
June 30,
 
     2019     2018     2019     2018  

Borrowing interest expense

   $ 1,764,322     $ 183,746     $ 2,951,322     $ 245,427  

Commitment fees

     53,671       13,509       132,926       33,991  

Amortization of financing costs

     192,575       84,958       335,472       152,596  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 2,010,568     $ 282,213     $ 3,419,720     $ 432,014  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average interest rate

     4.91     4.04     4.89     3.97

Average outstanding balance

   $ 144,110,440     $ 18,247,253     $ 121,604,696     $ 12,451,934  

 

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In July 2017, the head of the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority announced the intention to phase out the use of LIBOR by the end of 2021. Because the statements made by the head of the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority are recent in nature, there is no definitive information regarding the future of LIBOR or of any particular replacement index rate. As such, the potential effect of any such event on our cost of capital and net investment income cannot yet be determined.

5. Fair Value Measurement

In accordance with ASC 820, fair value is defined as the price that the Fund would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 also establishes a framework for measuring fair value and a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability as of the reporting date.

Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Fund. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. Each investment is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation.

The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized below:

 

   

Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

 

   

Level 2 – Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).

 

   

Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments at the reporting date).

The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement is categorized in its entirety is determined on the basis of the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. For this purpose, the significance of an input is assessed against the fair value measurement in its entirety. If a fair value measurement uses observable inputs that require significant adjustment based on unobservable inputs, that measurement is a Level 3 measurement. If a fair value measurement uses price data vendors or observable market price quotations, that measurement is a Level 2 measurement. Assessing the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, considering factors specific to the asset or liability.

The determination of what constitutes “observable” requires significant judgment by the Fund. The Fund considers observable data to be that market data that is readily available, regularly distributed or updated, reliable and verifiable, not proprietary, and provided by independent sources that are actively involved in the relevant market.

Valuation of Investments

Investments are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by our Board, based on input of management, the audit committee and independent valuation firms that have been engaged to assist in the valuation of each portfolio investment without a readily available market quotation at least once during a trailing twelve-month period under a valuation policy and a consistently applied valuation process. This valuation process is conducted at the end of each fiscal quarter.

The fair values of loan investments based upon price data vendors or observable market price quotations are generally categorized as Level 2; however, those priced using models with significant unobservable inputs are categorized as Level 3.

In determining the fair value of the Fund’s Level 3 debt and equity positions the Adviser uses the following factors, where relevant: loan to value (“LTV”) based on an enterprise value determined using the original purchase price, public equity comparable, recent M&A transaction, and a discounted cash flow (“DCF”) analysis, and yields from comparable loans, comparable high yield bonds, high yield indexes and loan indexes (“comparable yields”).

Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations, however, estimated fair values may differ from the values that would have been used had a readily available market for the securities existed and the differences could be material.

 

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The following table summarizes the valuation of the Fund’s investments as of June 30, 2019:

 

Assets*

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

   $ —        $ 12,643,946      $ 233,524,833      $ 246,168,779  

2nd Lien/Junior Secured Debt

     —          —          7,640,418        7,640,418  

Preferred Stock

     —          —          3,733,621        3,733,621  

Common Stock

     —          —          1,340,373        1,340,373  

Investment Companies

     7,202,248        —          —          7,202,248  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 7,202,248      $ 12,643,946      $ 246,239,245      $ 266,085,439  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*

See consolidated schedule of investments for industry classifications.

The following table summarizes the valuation of the Fund’s investments as of December 31, 2018:

 

Assets*

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

   $ —        $ 12,080,585      $ 122,981,395      $ 135,061,980  

2nd Lien/Junior Secured Debt

     —          —          1,200,773        1,200,773  

Preferred Stock

     —          —          1,160,531        1,160,531  

Common Stock

     —          —          379,849        379,849  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ —        $ 12,080,585      $ 125,722,548      $ 137,803,133  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*

See consolidated schedule of investments for industry classifications.

The following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for the six months ended June 30, 2019:

 

     1st Lien/Senior
Secured Debt
    2nd Lien/Junior
Secured Debt
    Common
Stock
     Preferred
Stock
    Total  

Balance as of January 1, 2019

   $ 122,981,395     $ 1,200,773     $ 379,849      $ 1,160,531     $ 125,722,548  

Purchases (including PIK)

     130,024,855       6,439,645       902,364        2,573,102       139,939,966  

Sales and principal payments

     (19,694,950     —         —          —         (19,694,950

Realized Gain (Loss)

     (13,702     —         —          —         (13,702

Net Amortization of Premium/Discount

     439,250       2,693       —          —         441,943  

Transfers In

     —         —         —          —         —    

Transfers Out

     —         —         —          —         —    

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

     (212,015     (2,693     58,160        (12     (156,560
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of June 30, 2019

   $ 233,524,833     $ 7,640,418     $ 1,340,373      $ 3,733,621     $ 246,239,245  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) for Investments Still Held

   $ (218,895   $ (2,693   $ 58,160      $ (12   $ (163,440

For the six months ended June 30, 2019, there were no transfers to or from Level 3.

The following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for the year ended December 31, 2018:

 

     1st Lien/Senior
Secured Debt
    2nd Lien/Junior
Secured Debt
    Common
Stock
     Preferred
Stock
     Total  

Balance as of January 1, 2018

   $ 23,561,630     $ —     $  311,400      $ —      $ 23,873,030  

Purchases (including PIK)

     115,019,854       1,200,773       62,735        1,160,531        117,443,893  

Sales and principal payments

     (15,791,044     —         —          —          (15,791,044

Realized Gain (Loss)

     8,664       —         —          —          8,664  

Net Amortization of Premium/Discount

     258,651       660       —          —          259,311  

Transfers In

     —         —         —          —          —    

Transfers Out

     —         —         —          —          —    

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

     (76,360     (660     5,714        —          (71,306
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2018

   $  122,981,395     $  1,200,773     $ 379,849      $  1,160,531      $  125,722,548  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) for Investments Still Held

   $ (77,132   $ (660   $ 5,714      $ —      $ (72,078

 

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For the year ended December 31, 2018, there were no transfers to or from Level 3.

The following tables present the ranges of significant unobservable inputs used to value the Fund’s Level 3 investments as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. These ranges represent the significant unobservable inputs that were used in the valuation of each type of investment. These inputs are not representative of the inputs that could have been used in the valuation of any one investment. Accordingly, the ranges of inputs presented below do not represent uncertainty in, or possible ranges of, fair value measurements of the Fund’s Level 3 investments.

 

     Fair Value
as of
June 30, 2019
    

Valuation
Techniques

  

Unobservable
Input

  

Range
(Weighted
Average) (1)

   Impact to
Valuation from
an Increase in
Input
 

Assets:

              

1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

   $ 137,532,105      Market Yield Analysis    Market Yield   

6.6% - 11.9%

(8.8%)

     Decrease  
     6,376,263      Recent Transaction    Transaction Price    N/A      N/A  
     89,616,465      Recent Purchase    Purchase Price    N/A      N/A  

2nd Lien/Junior Secured Debt

     1,200,773      Market Yield Analysis    Market Yield    10.9%      Decrease  
     6,439,645      Recent Purchase    Purchase Price    N/A      N/A  

Common

Stock

     438,008     

Market Approach

  

EBITDA Multiple

   10.0x - 12.5x (12.1x)      Increase  
     902,365      Recent Purchase    Purchase Price    N/A      N/A  

Preferred

Stock

     1,160,531      Market Approach    EBITDA Multiple    13.3x      Increase  
     2,573,090      Recent Purchase    Purchase Price    N/A      N/A  
  

 

 

             

Total Assets

   $ 246,239,245              

 

(1)

Weighted averages are calculated based on fair value of investments.

 

     Fair Value
as of
December 31.
2018
    

Valuation
Techniques

  

Unobservable

Input

  

Range
(Weighted
Average) (1)

   Impact to
Valuation from
an Increase in
Input
 

Assets:

              

1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

   $ 59,170,282      Market Yield Analysis    Market Yield   

6.0% - 15.5%

(9.2%)

     Decrease  
     63,811,113      Recent Purchase    Purchase Price    N/A      N/A  

2nd Lien/Junior Secured Debt

     1,200,773      Recent Purchase    Purchase Price    N/A      N/A  

Common

Stock

     317,114      Market Approach    EBITDA Multiple    12.5x      Increase  
     62,735      Recent Purchase    Purchase Price    N/A      N/A  

Preferred

Stock

     1,160,531      Recent Purchase    Purchase Price    N/A      N/A  
  

 

 

             

Total Assets

   $ 125,722,548              

 

(1)

Weighted averages are calculated based on fair value of investments.

 

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6. Commitments & Contingencies

Commitments

The Fund may enter into commitments to fund investments. As of June 30, 2019, the Fund believed that it had adequate financial resources to satisfy its unfunded commitments. The amounts associated with unfunded commitments to provide funds to portfolio companies are not recorded in the Fund’s consolidated statements of assets and liabilities. Since these commitments and the associated amounts may expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amount does not necessarily represent a future cash requirement. The Fund had the following unfunded commitments by investment types as of June 30, 2019:

 

Investment

Type

  

Facility

Type

   Commitment
Expiration Date (1)
     Unfunded
Commitment (2)
     Fair
Value (3)
 

1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

           

AEG Holding Company, Inc.

   Revolver      11/20/2023      $ 614,275      $ (12,286

American Physician Partners, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      01/29/2020      $ 372,962      $ (5,594

American Physician Partners, LLC

   Revolver      12/21/2021      $ 226,442      $ (3,397

AMI US Holdings Inc.

   Revolver      04/01/2024      $ 875,684      $ (17,514

Analogic Corporation

   Revolver      06/22/2023      $ 286,957      $ (5,739

Avetta, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      04/11/2020      $ 1,235,991      $ (12,360

Avetta, LLC

   Revolver      04/10/2024      $ 494,396      $ (9,888

BEP Borrower Holdco, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan A      06/12/2021      $ 1,288,304      $ (12,883

BEP Borrower Holdco, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan B      06/30/2020      $ 2,576,608      $ (25,766

BEP Borrower Holdco, LLC

   Revolver      06/12/2024      $ 429,435      $ (6,442

Broadway Technology, LLC

   Revolver      04/01/2024      $ 383,845      $ (7,677

Businesssolver.com, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      05/15/2020      $ 174,706      $ —    

Businesssolver.com, Inc.

   Revolver      05/15/2023      $ 284,706      $ —    

Captain D’s, Inc.

   Revolver      12/15/2023      $ 122,233      $ (1,222

CutisPharma Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      05/17/2021      $ 1,931,727      $ (33,805

CutisPharma Inc.

   Revolver      03/21/2023      $ 482,932      $ (8,451

Degreed, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      05/31/2021      $ 2,924,689      $ (14,623

Delaware Valley Management Holdings, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      03/21/2021      $ 5,268,797      $ (105,376

Delaware Valley Management Holdings, Inc.

   Revolver      03/21/2024      $ 526,880      $ (10,538

Dillon Logistics, Inc.

   Revolver      12/11/2023      $ 68,689      $ (4,121

Drilling Info Holdings, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      07/30/2020      $ 17,188      $ (86

E2open LLC

   Revolver      11/26/2024      $ 311,365      $ (4,670

Edgewood Partners Holdings LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      07/31/2019      $ 1,694,263      $ (16,943

Engage2Excel, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      10/25/2020      $ 664,490      $ (6,645

Engage2Excel, Inc.

   Revolver      03/07/2023      $ 266,975      $ (5,339

EnterpriseDB Corporation

   Revolver      06/21/2024      $ 696,355      $ (13,927

Ethos Veterinary Health LLC

   Term Loan      05/17/2021      $ 839,091      $ (8,391

Exterro, Inc.

   Revolver      05/31/2024      $ 330,000      $ (6,600

Finalsite Holdings, Inc.

   Revolver      09/25/2024      $ 253,142      $ (3,797

Genesis Acquisition Co.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      07/31/2020      $ 364,466      $ (3,645

Genesis Acquisition Co.

   Revolver      07/31/2024      $ 202,400      $ (4,048

GHA Buyer, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      06/20/2020      $ 675,044      $ (13,501

GHA Buyer, Inc.

   Revolver      10/22/2023      $ 202,513      $ (4,050

INH Buyer, Inc.

   Revolver      01/31/2024      $ 178,410      $ (2,676

InSite Wireless Group, LLC

   Revolver      03/15/2023      $ 98,616      $ (1,479

InSite Wireless Group, LLC

   Term Loan      03/15/2021      $ 1,232,693      $ (18,490

Lucky Bucks, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      04/09/2020      $ 445,189      $ (7,791

Ministry Brands, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      12/02/2022      $ 732,132      $ (3,661

Nine Point Energy, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      06/07/2021      $ 1,750,000      $ (35,000

 

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Nine Point Energy, LLC

   Revolver      06/07/2024      $ 328,125      $ (6,563

Nuvei Technologies Corp.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      03/28/2020      $ 73,063      $ (731

Perforce Intermediate Holdings, LLC

   Revolver      12/28/2022      $ 630,130      $ —    

Pinnacle Dermatology Management, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      05/18/2020      $ 1,850,273      $ (37,005

Pinnacle Dermatology Management, LLC

   Revolver      05/18/2023      $ 468,424      $ (9,368

Platinum Dermatology Partners, LLC

   General Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment      07/03/2019      $ 568,394      $ (11,368

Platinum Dermatology Partners, LLC

   Revolver      01/03/2023      $ 269,239      $ (5,385

Qualifacts Corporation

   Revolver      12/12/2022      $ 300,000      $ —    

Rhode Holdings Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      05/03/2021      $ 537,129      $ (5,371

Rhode Holdings Inc.

   Revolver      05/02/2025      $ 375,990      $ (7,520

RxBenefits, Inc.

   Revolver      03/29/2024      $ 575,767      $ (5,758

Selligent, Inc.

   Revolver      11/03/2023      $ 200,660      $ (3,010

Single Digits, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      12/21/2020      $ 1,040,369      $ (10,404

Single Digits, Inc.

   Revolver      12/21/2023      $ 416,148      $ (4,161

Sirsi Corporation

   Revolver      03/15/2024      $ 332,245      $ (4,984

Smile Brands, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      10/12/2020      $ 419,583      $ (4,196

Smile Brands, Inc.

   Revolver      10/12/2023      $ 186,859      $ (1,869

Sugarcrm Inc.

   Revolver      07/31/2024      $ 124,098      $ (2,172

Summit Infrastructure Group, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      03/15/2021      $ 1,125,756      $ (22,515

Summit Infrastructure Group, Inc.

   Revolver      03/15/2024      $ 562,878      $ (11,258

Swiftpage, Inc.

   Revolver      06/13/2023      $ 225,317      $ (4,506

Symplr Software, Inc.

   Revolver      11/30/2023      $ 126,589      $ (1,899

Theranest, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      07/23/2020      $ 1,937,786      $ (29,067

Theranest, LLC

   Revolver      07/23/2023      $ 428,571      $ (8,571

Trade Supplies Acquisition, LLC

   Revolver      11/21/2023      $ 588,925      $ —    

TRGRP, Inc.

   Revolver      11/01/2023      $ 333,333      $ (6,667

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC

   Revolver      09/24/2023      $ 96,435      $ (964

Velocity Purchaser Corporation

   Revolver      12/01/2022      $ 193,237      $ (1,932
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total 1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

         $ 45,839,913      $ (665,665
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

         $ 45,839,913      $ (665,665
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

The Fund had the following unfunded commitments by investment types as of December 31, 2018:

 

Investment

Type

  

Facility

Type

   Commitment
Expiration Date (1)
     Unfunded
Commitment (2)
     Fair
Value (3)
 

1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

           

AEG Holding Company, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      11/20/2019      $ 1,083,629      $ (21,673

AEG Holding Company, Inc.

   Revolver      11/20/2023      $ 216,726      $ (4,335

American Physician Partners LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      01/29/2020      $ 3,212,948      $ (48,194

American Physician Partners LLC

   Revolver      12/21/2021      $ 347,466      $ (5,212

Analogic Corporation

   Revolver      06/22/2023      $ 286,957      $ (5,739

Avetta, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      04/11/2020      $ 1,235,991      $ (12,360

Avetta, LLC

   Revolver      04/10/2024      $ 494,396      $ (4,944

Businesssolver.com, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      05/15/2020      $ 291,176      $ (5,824

Businesssolver.com, Inc.

   Revolver      05/15/2023      $ 194,118      $ (3,882

Caliper Software, Inc.

   Revolver      11/30/2023      $ 281,636      $ (4,225

Captain D’s, Inc.

   Revolver      12/15/2023      $ 112,481      $ (1,125

Dillon Logistics, Inc.

   Revolver      12/11/2023      $ 225,550      $ (3,404

Drilling Info Holdings, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      07/30/2020      $ 233,718      $ (1,461

E2open LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      05/26/2020      $ 736,677      $ (11,050

E2open LLC

   Revolver      11/26/2024      $ 311,365      $ (4,670

Engage2Excel, Inc.

   Revolver      03/07/2023      $ 270,115      $ (5,402

Exterro, Inc.

   Revolver      05/31/2024      $ 330,000      $ (6,600

Finalsite Holdings, Inc.

   Revolver      09/25/2024      $ 253,142      $ (4,430

Genesis Acquisition Co.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      07/31/2020      $ 364,466      $ (3,645

Genesis Acquisition Co.

   Revolver      07/31/2024      $ 202,400      $ (4,048

 

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GHA Buyer, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      06/20/2020      $ 675,044      $ (13,501

GHA Buyer, Inc.

   Revolver      10/22/2023      $ 202,513      $ (4,050

InSite Wireless Group, LLC

   Revolver      03/15/2023      $ 197,231      $ (2,958

InSite Wireless Group, LLC

   Term Loan      03/15/2021      $ 1,311,586      $ (19,674

Lucky Bucks, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      04/09/2020      $ 556,562      $ (9,740

Maintech, Incorporated

   Revolver      12/28/2022      $ 60,500      $ (908

Ministry Brands, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      12/02/2022      $ 947,111      $ (4,736

Perforce Intermediate Holdings, LLC

   Revolver      12/28/2022      $ 591,549      $ (5,915

Pinnacle Dermatology Management, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      05/18/2020      $ 1,920,536      $ (38,411

Pinnacle Dermatology Management, LLC

   Revolver      05/18/2023      $ 468,424      $ (9,368

Pivotal Payments, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      03/28/2020      $ 183,152      $ (1,832

Platinum Dermatology Partners, LLC

   General Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment      07/03/2019      $ 568,394      $ (11,368

Platinum Dermatology Partners, LLC

   Revolver      01/03/2023      $ 498,592      $ (9,972

Qualifacts Corporation

   Revolver      12/12/2022      $ 300,000      $ (1,500

Selligent, Inc.

   Revolver      11/03/2023      $ 200,660      $ (3,010

Single Digits, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      12/21/2020      $ 1,040,369      $ (10,404

Single Digits, Inc.

   Revolver      12/21/2023      $ 416,148      $ (4,161

Smile Brands, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      10/12/2020      $ 477,340      $ (4,773

Smile Brands, Inc.

   Revolver      10/12/2023      $ 212,340      $ (2,123

Sugarcrm, Inc.

   Revolver      07/31/2024      $ 232,683      $ (4,072

Swiftpage, Inc.

   Revolver      06/13/2023      $ 225,317      $ (4,506

Theranest, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      07/23/2020      $ 2,785,713      $ (41,786

Theranest, LLC

   Revolver      07/23/2023      $ 428,571      $ (8,571

Trade Supplies Acquisition, LLC

   Revolver      11/21/2023      $ 469,177      $ (7,038

TRGRP Acquisition Corp.

   Revolver      11/01/2023      $ 333,333      $ (6,667

Tropical Smoothie Café, LLC

   Revolver      09/24/2023      $ 96,435      $ (964

Velocity Purchaser Corporation

   Revolver      12/01/2022      $ 193,237      $ (3,865

Veriforce Holdings, LLC

   Revolver      07/13/2023      $ 281,646      $ (4,929
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total 1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

         $ 26,559,120      $ (403,025
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

         $ 26,559,120      $ (403,025
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(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)

Net of capitalized fees, expenses and original issue discount (“OID”).

(3)

A negative fair value was reflected as investments, at fair value in the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities. The negative fair value is the result of the capitalized discount on the loan.

Contingencies

In the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts that provide a variety of general indemnifications. Any exposure to the Fund under these arrangements could involve future claims that may be made against the Fund. Currently, no such claims exist or are expected to arise and, accordingly, the Fund has not accrued any liability in connection with such indemnifications.

7. Net Assets

Equity Issuance

In connection with its formation, the Fund has the authority to issue 200,000,000 shares of the Fund’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share.

On September 29, 2017, the Fund completed its Initial Closing after entering into Subscription Agreements with several investors, including the Adviser, providing for the private placement of the Fund’s common shares. Under the terms of the Subscription Agreements, investors are required to fund drawdowns to purchase the Fund’s common shares up to the amount of their respective Capital Commitments on an as-needed basis upon the issuance of a capital draw-down notice. At June 30, 2019, the Fund had total Capital Commitments of $359,356,251, of which 71% is unfunded. The minimum Capital Commitment of an investor is $50,000. The Adviser, however, may waive the minimum Capital Commitment at its discretion.

 

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Capital Commitments may be drawn down by the Fund on a pro rata basis, as needed (including follow-on investments), for paying the Fund’s expenses, including fees under the Advisory Agreement, and/or maintaining a reserve account for the payment of future expenses or liabilities.

The following table summarizes the total shares issued and amount received related to capital drawdowns delivered pursuant to the Subscription Agreements during the six months ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018:

 

     For the six months ended
June 30, 2019
     For the six months ended
June 30, 2018
 

Quarter Ended

   Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount  

March 31

     2,317,068      $ 23,125,308        599,421      $ 6,066,799  

June 30

     1,784,087      $ 17,963,617        399,596      $ 4,001,001  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total capital drawdowns

     4,101,155      $ 41,088,925        999,017      $ 10,067,800  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Distributions

The following tables reflect the distributions declared on shares of the Fund’s common stock during the six months ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018:

 

Date Declared

 

Record Date

 

Payment Date

 

Amount Per Share

 

Dollar Amount

3/27/2019

  3/27/2019   4/25/2019   $0.15   $1,057,242

6/28/2019

  6/28/2019   7/19/2019   $0.16   $1,690,999
       

 

        $2,748,241
       

 

 

Date Declared

 

Record Date

 

Payment Date

 

Amount Per Share

 

Dollar Amount

6/28/2018

  6/28/2018   6/29/2018   $0.25   $759,327

Distribution Reinvestment Plan

On September 26, 2017, the Fund adopted a dividend reinvestment plan, which was amended and restated on August 6, 2018 (the “DRIP”). Pursuant to the DRIP (both before and after it was amended), stockholders receive dividends or other distributions in cash unless a stockholder elects to reinvest his or her dividends and other distributions. As a result of adopting the DRIP, if the Board authorizes, and the Fund declares, a cash dividend or distribution, stockholders who have opted into the DRIP will have their cash dividends or distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of common stock, rather than receiving cash.

The following tables summarize shares distributed pursuant to the DRIP during the six months ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018 to stockholders who opted into the DRIP:

 

Date Declared

 

Record Date

 

Reinvestment Date

 

Shares

 

Dollar Amount

3/27/2019

  3/27/2019   3/29/2019   58,319   $ 581,297

6/28/2019

  6/28/2019   6/28/2019   91,975   $ 915,804
       

 

      150,294   $1,497,101
       

 

 

Date Declared

 

Record Date

 

Reinvestment Date

 

Shares

 

Dollar Amount

6/28/2018

  6/28/2018   6/29/2018   42,390   $424,430

Share Repurchase Plan

On March 23, 2018, the Small Business Credit Availability Act (the “SBCAA”) was signed into law. The SBCAA, among other things, modifies the applicable provisions of the 1940 Act to reduce the required asset coverage ratio applicable to BDCs from 200% to 150% subject to certain approval, time and disclosure requirements (including either stockholder approval or approval of a majority of the directors who are not interested persons of the BDC and who have no financial interest in the proposal). On September 26, 2018, the Fund’s stockholders approved the reduction of the asset coverage ratio applicable to the Fund from 200% to 150%. Pursuant to the SBCAA, on November 27, 2018, the Fund extended to its stockholders as of such date the opportunity to sell the shares held by that stockholder as of such date, with 25% of those shares to be repurchased in each of the four calendar quarters following the calendar quarter in which the approval was obtained. The first tender offer period began on November 27, 2018 and expired on December 27, 2018.

 

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The following table summarizes shares repurchased during the six months ended June 30, 2019:

 

Payment Date

 

Shares

 

Dollar Amount

3/28/2019

  7,331   $72,668

6/28/2019

  7,529   $75,042
 

 

 

 

  14,860   $147,710
 

 

 

 

There were no shares repurchased during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

8. Earnings Per Share

The following information sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018:

 

     For the three months ended
June 30,
     For the six months ended
June 30,
 
     2019      2018      2019      2018  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

   $ 1,370,192      $ 431,942      $ 2,752,551      $ 666,039  

Weighted average common shares outstanding

     9,360,422        3,162,502        8,144,403        2,795,307  

Earnings per common share-basic and diluted

   $ 0.15      $ 0.14      $ 0.34      $ 0.24  

9. Financial Highlights

Below is the schedule of financial highlights of the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018:

 

    For the six months
ended
June 30, 2019
    For the six months
ended
June 30, 2018
 

Per Share Data:(1)

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 9.91     $ 10.02  

Net investment income (loss)

    0.33       0.25  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

    0.02       (0.01
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    0.35       0.24  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders(2)

    (0.31     (0.25
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 9.95     $ 10.01  

Shares outstanding, end of period

    10,620,261       3,458,778  

Total return at net asset value before incentive fees(3)(4)

    3.88     0.00

Total return at net asset value after incentive fees(3)(4)

    3.56     2.39

Ratio/Supplemental Data:

 

Net assets, end of period

  $ 105,716,336     $ 34,631,325  

Ratio of total expenses to weighted average net assets(5)

    14.89     12.15

Ratio of net expenses to weighted average net assets(5) (7)

    13.07     4.31

Ratio of net investment income (loss) before waivers to weighted average net assets(5)

    5.69     (1.34 )% 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) after waivers to weighted average net assets(5)

    7.51     6.49

Ratio of interest and credit facility expenses to weighted average net assets(5)

    8.03     2.90

Ratio of incentive fees to weighted average net assets

    0.47     —  

Portfolio turnover rate(4)

    10.10     12.84

Asset coverage ratio(6)

    166     209

 

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(1)

The per share data was derived by using the weighted average shares outstanding during the applicable period.

(2)

The per share data for distributions is the actual amount of distributions paid or payable per share of common stock outstanding during the entire period.

(3)

Total return based on NAV is calculated as the change in NAV per share during the respective periods, assuming dividends and distributions, if any, are reinvested in accordance with the Fund’s dividend reinvestment plan.

(4)

Not annualized.

(5)

Annualized, except for professional fees, directors’ fees, incentive fees and organizational and offering costs.

(6)

Asset coverage ratio is equal to (i) the sum of (A) net assets at end of period and (B) debt outstanding at end of period, divided by (ii) total debt outstanding at the end of the period.

(7)

For the six months ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018, the Adviser voluntarily waived a portion of their management fees, incentive fees, and collateral management fees. The ratios include the effects of the waived expenses of 1.16% and 0.25% for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018 respectively.

10. Subsequent Events

Subsequent events after the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities date have been evaluated through the date the financial statements were issued. The Fund has concluded that there is no impact requiring adjustment or disclosure in the financial statements.

On August 8, 2019, the Fund delivered a capital call notice to its investors relating to the sale of its Shares for an aggregate offering price of $17,967,813. The sale is expected to close on September 3, 2019, as reported in the Fund’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 8, 2019.

On August 9, 2019, ABPCI Direct Lending Fund CLO VI Ltd (the “Issuer”) and ABPCI Direct Lending Fund CLO VI LLC (the “Co-Issuer,” and together with the Issuer, the “Co-Issuers”), each a newly formed special purpose vehicle, completed a $300,500,000 term debt securitization (the “CLO Transaction”). See “Part II, Item 5. Other Information,” for a description of the terms of the CLO Transaction.

 

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Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Quarterly Report”) contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, and undue reliance should not be placed thereon. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about us, our current and prospective portfolio investments, our industry, our beliefs and opinions, and our assumptions. Words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “may,” “continue,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “targets,” “projects,” “outlook,” “potential,” “predicts” and variations of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify 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 difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements, including without limitation:

 

   

an economic downturn could impair our portfolio companies’ ability to continue to operate, which could lead to the loss of some or all of our investments in such portfolio companies;

 

   

such an economic downturn could disproportionately impact the companies that we intend to target for investment, potentially causing us to experience a decrease in investment opportunities and diminished demand for capital from these companies;

 

   

a contraction of available credit and/or an inability to access the equity markets could impair our lending and investment activities;

 

   

interest rate volatility could adversely affect our results, particularly if we elect to use leverage as part of our investment strategy;

 

   

our future operating results;

 

   

our business prospects and the prospects of our portfolio companies;

 

   

our contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties;

 

   

the ability of our portfolio companies to achieve their objectives;

 

   

competition with other entities and our affiliates for investment opportunities;

 

   

the speculative and illiquid nature of our investments;

 

   

the use of borrowed money to finance a portion of our investments;

 

   

the adequacy of our financing sources and working capital;

 

   

the loss of key personnel;

 

   

the timing of cash flows, if any, from the operations of our portfolio companies;

 

   

the ability of the Adviser to locate suitable investments for us and to monitor and administer our investments;

 

   

the ability of the Adviser to attract and retain highly talented professionals;

 

   

our ability to qualify and maintain our qualification as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and as a business development company (“BDC”);

 

   

the effect of legal, tax and regulatory changes, including the Small Business Credit Availability Act (the “SBCAA”); and

 

   

the other risks, uncertainties and other factors we identify under “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2019.

Although we believe that the assumptions on which these forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, any of those assumptions could prove to be inaccurate, and as a result, the forward-looking statements based on those assumptions also could be inaccurate. In light of these and other uncertainties, the inclusion of a projection or forward-looking statement in this 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 “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018, our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2019, and elsewhere in this report. These forward-looking statements apply only as of the date of this report. Moreover, we assume no duty and do not undertake to update the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements and projections contained in this Annual Report are excluded from the safe harbor protection provided by Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) because we are an investment company.

 

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The following analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the related notes thereto contained elsewhere in this Quarterly Report.

Overview

We were formed on February 6, 2015 as a corporation under the laws of the State of Maryland. We are structured as an externally managed, non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. We were formed to invest primarily in primary-issue middle-market credit opportunities that are directly sourced and privately negotiated. We commenced investment operations on November 15, 2017 (“Commencement”). We are advised by AB Private Credit Investors LLC (the “Adviser”), which is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”). The Adviser is responsible for sourcing potential investments, conducting due diligence on prospective investments, analyzing investment opportunities, structuring investments and monitoring our portfolio on an ongoing basis. State Street Bank and Trust Company (the “Administrator”) provides the administrative services necessary for the Fund to operate.

On October 6, 2016, we filed with the SEC an election to be treated as a BDC under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). In addition, the Fund has elected to be treated as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code for U.S. federal income tax purposes. To the extent that we have net taxable income prior to our qualification as a RIC, we will be subject to U.S. federal income tax on such income. As a BDC and a RIC, respectively, we are and will be required to comply with various regulatory requirements, such as the requirement to invest at least 70% of our assets in “qualifying assets,” source of income limitations, asset diversification requirements, and the requirement to distribute annually at least 90% of our taxable income and tax exempt interest.

We are an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”). We will remain an emerging growth company for up to five years following our initial public offering, if any, although if the market value of our common stock that is held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of any June 30 before that time, we would cease to be an emerging growth company as of the following December 31. For so long as we remain an emerging growth company under the JOBS Act, we will be subject to reduced public company reporting requirements.

The Private Offering

We enter into separate subscription agreements with investors providing for the private placement of our common stock (the “Shares”) in reliance on exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act,” and such offering, the “Private Offering”). Each investor makes a capital commitment (a “Capital Commitment”) to purchase Shares pursuant to a subscription agreement. Investors are required to make capital contributions to purchase Shares each time we deliver a capital call notice, which is issued based on our anticipated investment activities and capital needs, delivered at least 10 business days prior to the required funding date, provided that investors may fund such requirements sooner than the deadline as agreed between the Fund and the investor. Generally, purchases of our Shares are made pro rata in accordance with each investor’s Capital Commitment, in an amount not to exceed each investor’s remaining capital commitment (“Remaining Commitment”), at a per-Share price equal to the net asset value per share of our common stock subject to any adjustments.

We may accept additional Capital Commitments quarterly (“Subsequent Closings”) from new investors as well as existing investors that wish to increase their commitment and shareholding in the Fund. These Subsequent Closings are expected to occur on a calendar-quarter end based on investor interest as well as the state of the market and our capacity to invest the additional capital in a reasonable period. Each Capital Commitment is for the life of the Fund or for a shorter period based on the investor’s liquidation election, subject to the Fund’s receipt of exemptive relief that would permit stockholders to liquidate their investments pursuant to transactions that are currently prohibited by the 1940 Act and would require an SEC order in order to be established.

Revenues

Our investment objective is to generate current income and prioritize capital preservation through a portfolio that primarily invests in directly-sourced, privately-negotiated, secured, middle market loans. We intend to primarily invest in middle market businesses based in the United States. We expect that the primary use of proceeds by the companies in which we invest will be for leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, mergers and acquisitions and growth capital.

We will seek to build the Fund’s portfolio in a defensive manner that minimizes cyclical and correlated risks across individual names and sector verticals by targeting companies with strong underlying business models and durable intrinsic value.

We will primarily hold secured loans, which encompass traditional first lien, unitranche and second lien loans, but may also invest in mezzanine, structured preferred stock and non-control equity co-investment opportunities. We will seek to deliver attractive risk adjusted returns with lower volatility and low correlation relative to the public credit markets. The Adviser believes our flexibility to invest across the capital structure and liquidity spectrum will allow us to optimize investor risk-adjusted returns.

 

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Expenses

Under the Advisory Agreement, our primary operating expenses will include the payment of fees to the Adviser our allocable portion of overhead expenses under the Expense Reimbursement Agreement and other operating costs described below. We bear all other out-of-pocket costs and expenses of our operations and transactions, including those relating to:

 

   

reasonable and documented organization and offering expenses to the extent reimbursement of such expenses is included in any future agreement with the Adviser;

 

   

calculating our net asset value (including the cost and expenses of any independent valuation firm);

 

   

fees and expenses payable to third parties, including agents, consultants or other advisers, in connection with monitoring financial (including advising with respect to our financing strategy) and legal affairs for us and in providing administrative services, monitoring our investments and performing due diligence on our prospective portfolio companies or otherwise relating to, or associated with, evaluating and making investments;

 

   

interest payable on debt, if any, incurred to finance our investments;

 

   

sales and purchases of our common stock and other securities;

 

   

base management fees and incentive fees payable to the Adviser;

 

   

transfer agent and custodial fees;

 

   

federal and state registration fees;

 

   

all costs of registration and listing our securities on any securities exchange;

 

   

U.S. federal, state and local taxes;

 

   

independent directors’ fees and expenses;

 

   

costs of preparing and filing reports or other documents required by the SEC, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority or other regulators;

 

   

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

 

   

our allocable portion of any fidelity bond, directors’ and officers’ errors and omissions liability insurance, and any other insurance premiums;

 

   

direct costs and expenses of administration, including printing, mailing, long distance telephone, copying, secretarial and other staff, independent auditors and outside legal costs; and

 

   

all other expenses incurred by us, the Administrator or the Adviser in connection with administering our business, including payments under the Administration Agreement and payments under the Expense Reimbursement Agreement based on our allocable portion of the Adviser’s overhead in performing its obligations under the Expense Reimbursement Agreement, including the allocable portion of the cost of our Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Financial Officer and their respective staffs.

Portfolio and Investment Activity

During the three months ended June 30, 2019, we invested $73,255,253 in 14 portfolio companies, $6,250,724 was drawn down against the revolvers and delayed draw term loans, and we had $9,753,224 in aggregate amount of principal repayments, which includes $2,572,375 in revolver and delayed draw term paydowns, and $7,499,970 in sales, resulting in net investments of $62,252,783 for the period.

During the three months ended June 30, 2018, we invested $28,079,239 in 9 portfolio companies, $2,599,302 was drawn down against the revolvers, and we had $218,036 in aggregate amount of principal repayments, which includes $100,080 in revolver paydowns, and $3,933,486 in sales, resulting in net investments of $26,527,019 for the period.

During the six months ended June 30, 2019, we invested $130,391,767 in 25 portfolio companies, $9,838,651 was drawn down against the revolvers and delayed draw term loans, and we had $12,102,013 in aggregate amount of principal repayments, which includes $4,449,040 in revolver and delayed draw term paydowns, and $7,630,741 in sales, resulting in net investments of $120,497,664 for the period.

 

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During the six months ended June 30, 2018, we invested $35,936,350 in 12 portfolio companies, $6,074,273 was drawn down against the revolvers, and we had $939,692 in aggregate amount of principal repayments, which includes $726,893 in revolver paydowns, and $3,933,486 in sales, resulting in net investments of $37,137,445 for the period.

The following table shows the composition of the investment portfolio and associated yield data as of June 30, 2019:

 

     As of June 30, 2019  
     Cost      Percentage of
Total Portfolio
    Fair Value      Percentage of
Total Portfolio
    Weighted
Average
Yield(1)
 

First Lien Senior Secured Debt

   $ 246,890,685        95.12   $ 246,168,779        95.09     8.81

Second Lien Junior Secured Debt

     7,643,771        2.95       7,640,418        2.95       11.11  

Preferred Stock

     3,733,633        1.44       3,733,621        1.44       —    

Common Stock

     1,276,499        0.49       1,340,373        0.52       —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 259,544,588        100   $ 258,883,191        100  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

(1) 

Based upon the par value of our debt investments

The following table shows the composition of the investment portfolio and associated yield data as of December 31, 2018:

 

     As of December 31, 2018  
     Cost      Percentage of
Total Portfolio
    Fair Value      Percentage of
Total Portfolio
    Weighted
Average
Yield(1)
 

First Lien Senior Secured Debt

   $ 135,776,144        98.02   $ 135,061,980        98.01     9.34

Second Lien Junior Secured Debt

     1,201,433        0.87       1,200,773        0.87       10.91  

Preferred Stock

     1,160,531        0.84       1,160,531        0.84       —    

Common Stock

     374,135        0.27       379,849        0.28       —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 138,512,243        100   $ 137,803,133        100  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

(1) 

Based upon the par value of our debt investments

The following table presents certain selected financial information regarding our investment portfolio:

 

     As of
June 30, 2019
    As of
December 31, 2018
 

Number of portfolio companies

     67       44  

Percentage of debt bearing a floating rate(1)

     100     100

Percentage of debt bearing a fixed rate(1)

     —       —  

 

(1) 

Measured on a fair value basis, and excludes equity securities.

 

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The following table shows the amortized cost and fair value of our performing and non-accrual debt investments as of June 30, 2019:

 

     As of June 30, 2019  
     Amortized Cost      Percentage at
Amortized Cost
    Fair Value      Percentage at
Fair Value
 

Performing

   $ 254,534,456        100   $ 253,809,197        100

Non-accrual

     —          —         —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 254,534,456        100   $ 253,809,197        100
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following table shows the amortized cost and fair value of our performing and non-accrual debt investments as of December 31, 2018:

 

     As of December 31, 2018  
     Amortized Cost      Percentage at
Amortized Cost
    Fair Value      Percentage at
Fair Value
 

Performing

   $ 136,977,577        100   $ 136,262,753        100

Non-accrual

     —          —         —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 136,977,577        100   $ 136,262,753        100
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Generally, when interest and/or principal payments on a loan become past due, or if the Fund otherwise does not expect the borrower to be able to service its debt and other obligations, the Fund will place the loan on non-accrual status and will cease recognizing interest income on that loan for financial reporting purposes until all principal and interest have been brought current through payment or due to restructuring such that the interest income is deemed to be collectible. The Fund generally restores non-accrual loans to accrual status when past due principal and interest is paid and, in the management’s judgment, is likely to remain current. As of June 30, 2019 and as of December 31, 2018, the Fund had no investments that were on non-accrual status.

The following table shows the amortized cost and fair value of the investment portfolio and cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2019:

 

     As of June 30, 2019  
     Amortized Cost      Percentage of
Total
    Fair Value      Percentage of
Total
 

First Lien Senior Secured Debt

   $ 246,890,685        91.91   $ 246,168,779        91.88

Second Lien Junior Secured Debt

     7,643,771        2.85       7,640,418        2.85  

Preferred Stock

     3,733,633        1.39       3,733,621        1.39  

Common Stock

     1,276,499        0.48       1,340,373        0.50  

Cash and cash equivalents

     9,057,243        3.37       9,057,243        3.38  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 268,601,831        100   $ 267,940,434        100
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following table shows the amortized cost and fair value of the investment portfolio and cash as of December 31, 2018:

 

     As of December 31, 2018  
     Amortized Cost      Percentage of
Total
    Fair Value      Percentage of
Total
 

First Lien Senior Secured Debt

   $ 135,776,144        96.2   $ 135,061,980        96.2

Second Lien Junior Secured Debt

     1,201,433        0.9       1,200,773        0.9  

Preferred Stock

     1,160,531        0.8       1,160,531        0.8  

Common Stock

     374,135        0.3       379,849        0.3  

Cash

     2,510,208        1.8       2,510,208        1.8  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 141,022,451        100   $ 140,313,341        100
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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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, 2019 (with corresponding percentage of total portfolio investments):

 

     As of June 30, 2019  
   Amortized Cost      Percentage of
Total Portfolio
    Fair Value      Percentage of
Total Portfolio
 

Business Services

   $ 22,007,780        8.48   $ 22,096,057        8.55

Communications & IT Infrastructure

     2,414,942        0.93       2,390,978        0.92  

Consumer Non-Cyclical

     7,503,089        2.89       7,489,204        2.89  

Education

     9,755,528        3.76       9,775,091        3.78  

Energy

     15,677,753        6.04       15,248,421        5.89  

Healthcare & HCIT

     57,215,678        22.04       57,075,112        22.05  

Pharmaceutical

     5,807,092        2.24       5,743,263        2.22  

Software & Services

     125,941,113        48.52       126,031,147        48.66  

Specialty Finance

     2,928,936        1.13       2,926,842        1.13  

Transport & Logistics

     10,292,677        3.97       10,107,076        3.91  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 259,544,588        100   $ 258,883,191        100
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following table shows the composition of the investment portfolio by industry, at amortized cost and fair value as of December 31, 2018 (with corresponding percentage of total portfolio investments):

 

     As of December 31, 2018  
   Amortized Cost      Percentage of
Total Portfolio
    Fair Value      Percentage of
Total Portfolio
 

Business Services

   $ 13,455,873        9.72   $ 13,453,009        9.77

Communications & IT Infrastructure

     5,261,251        3.80       5,236,923        3.80  

Consumer Non-Cyclical

     7,504,952        5.42       7,500,141        5.44  

Education

     6,940,001        5.01       6,920,371        5.02  

Energy

     10,872,170        7.85       10,242,840        7.43  

Healthcare & HCIT

     25,437,461        18.36       25,411,873        18.44  

Software & Services

     58,166,581        41.99       58,165,375        42.21  

Transport & Logistics

     10,873,954        7.85       10,872,601        7.89  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 138,512,243        100   $ 137,803,133        100
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

The Adviser 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 Adviser 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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Results of Operations

Operating results for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, were as follows:

 

     For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
2019
     For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
2018
 

Total investment income

   $ 5,340,801      $ 998,748  

Total expenses

     4,302,408        1,657,993  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Waived collateral management fees

     (325,809      —    

Expense reimbursement from Adviser

     (259,263      (1,086,482

Waived management fees

     (67,927      (24,837
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income

     1,691,392        452,074  

Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses)

     (321,200      (20,132
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 1,370,192      $ 431,942  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, were as follows:

 

     For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
2019
     For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
2018
 

Total investment income

   $ 8,769,633      $ 1,607,238  

Total expenses

     7,000,795        2,522,389  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Expense reimbursement from Adviser

     (415,681      (1,590,074

Waived collateral management fees

     (325,809      —    

Waived management fees

     (131,098      (37,290

Waived incentive fees

     (76,072      —    

Excise tax expense

     —          3
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income

     2,717,498        712,210  

Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses)

     35,053        (46,171
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 2,752,551      $ 666,039  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment Income

During the three months ended June 30, 2019, the Fund’s investment income was comprised of $5,171,826 of interest income, which includes $361,064 from net amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, $33,634 of payment-in-kind interest and other fee income of $135,341. During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s investment income was comprised of $998,748 of interest income, which includes $33,445 from the accretion of discounts.

During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Fund’s investment income was comprised of $8,572,021 of interest income, which includes $485,070 from net amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, $62,271 of payment-in-kind interest and other fee income of $135,341. During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s investment income was comprised of $1,607,238 of interest income, which includes $61,173 from the accretion of discounts.

 

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Operating Expenses

The composition of our operating expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 was as follows:

 

    

For the Three

Months

Ended

    

For the Three Months

Ended

 
   June 30,      June 30,  
   2019      2018  

Interest and credit facility expenses

   $ 2,010,568      $ 282,213  

Management fees

     844,211        173,401  

Professional fees

     475,161        925,354  

Collateral management fees

     325,809        —    

Income-based incentive fee

     299,748        —    

Administration and custodian fees

     79,884        59,681  

Insurance expenses

     63,648        61,706  

Directors’ fees

     37,500        34,160  

Transfer agent fees

     6,437        —    

Offering costs

     —          52,221  

Other expenses

     159,442        69,257  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses

     4,302,408        1,657,993  

Waived collateral management fees

     (325,809      —    

Expense reimbursement from Adviser

     (259,263      (1,086,482

Waived management fees

     (67,927      (24,837
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net expenses

   $ 3,649,409      $ 546,674  

The composition of our operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 was as follows:

 

    

For the Six

Months

Ended

    

For the Six Months

Ended

 
   June 30,      June 30,  
   2019      2018  

Interest and credit facility expenses

   $ 3,419,720      $ 432,014  

Management fees

     1,460,070        278,873  

Professional fees

     817,522        1,244,542  

Income-based incentive fee

     405,835        —    

Collateral management fees

     325,809        —    

Administration and custodian fees

     145,709        115,958  

Insurance expenses

     124,675        122,733  

Directors’ fees

     75,000        71,123  

Transfer agent fees

     11,099        —    

Offering costs

     —          103,868  

Other expenses

     215,356        153,278  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses

     7,000,795        2,522,389  

Expense reimbursement from Adviser

     (415,681      (1,590,074

Waived collateral management fees

     (325,809      —    

Waived management fees

     (131,098      (37,290

Waived incentive fees

     (76,072      —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net expenses

   $ 6,052,135      $ 895,025  

 

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Interest and debt financing expenses

Interest and debt financing expenses includes interest, amortization of deferred financing costs, upfront commitment fees and unused fees on the unused portion of the HSBC Credit Facility and the Barclays Credit Facility (each defined herein, and together, the “Credit Facilities”). The Fund first drew on the HSBC Credit Facility on November 15, 2017. The Fund first drew on the Barclays Credit Facility on January 30, 2019. As of June 30, 2019, there was an outstanding balance of $12,500,000 on the HSBC Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2018, the HSBC Credit Facility had an outstanding balance of $88,200,000. As of June 30, 2019, there was an outstanding balance of $147,550,000 on the Barclays Credit Facility. Interest and credit facility expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, were $2,010,568 and $282,213, respectively. Interest and credit facility expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, were $3,419,720 and $432,014, respectively. The weighted average interest rate (excluding deferred upfront financing costs and unused fees) on our debt outstanding was 4.89% and 3.97% for the period ending June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018, respectively.

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments

During the three months ended June 30, 2019, we had principal repayments of $9,753,224, which includes $2,572,375 of revolver and delayed draw term loan paydowns, and $7,499,970 in sales, resulting in $10,906 of net realized loss. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, we had principal repayments of $12,102,013, which includes $4,449,040 of revolver and delayed draw term loan paydowns, and $7,630,741 in sales, resulting in $12,660 of net realized loss.

During the three months ended June 30, 2018, we had principal repayments of $218,036, which includes $100,080 of revolver paydowns, and $3,933,486 in sales, resulting in $0 of net realized gain/loss. During the six months ended June 30, 2018, we had principal repayments of $939,692, which includes $726,893 of revolver paydowns, and $3,933,486 in sales, resulting in $0 of net realized gain/loss.

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments

During the three months ended June 30, 2019, we had $310,294 in net change in unrealized depreciation on $259,544,588 of investments in 67 portfolio companies.

During the three months ended June 30, 2018, we had $20,132 in net change in unrealized depreciation on $61,075,894 of investments in 20 portfolio companies.

During the six months ended June 30, 2019, we had $47,713 in net change in unrealized appreciation on $259,544,588 of investments in 67 portfolio companies.

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, we had $46,171 in net change in unrealized depreciation on $61,075,894 of investments in 20 portfolio companies.

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

For the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, the net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $1,370,192 and $431,942, respectively. Based on the weighted average shares of common stock outstanding for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, our per share net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $0.15 and $0.14, respectively.

For the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, the net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $2,752,551 and $666,039, respectively. Based on the weighted average shares of common stock outstanding for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, our per share net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $0.34 and $0.24, respectively.

Cash Flows

For the six months ended June 30, 2019, cash increased by $6,547,035. During the same period, we used $117,031,102 in operating activities, primarily as a result of purchases of investments. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, we generated $123,578,137 from financing activities, primarily from issuance of common stock, repurchase of common stock, distributions paid, financing costs paid and borrowings and repayments on the HSBC Credit Facility and Barclays Credit Facility.

For the six months ended June 30, 2018, cash decreased by $15,344,040. During the same period, we used $36,125,098 in operating activities, primarily as a result of purchases of investments. During the six months ended June 30, 2018, we generated $20,781,058 from financing activities, primarily from issuance of common stock and borrowings and repayments on the HSBC Credit Facility.

 

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Hedging

The Fund may enter into currency hedging contracts, interest rate hedging agreements such as futures, options, swaps and forward contracts, and credit hedging contracts, such as credit default swaps. However, no assurance can be given that such hedging transactions will be entered into or, if they are, that they will be effective. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Fund did not enter into any hedging contracts.

Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources

At June 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, we had $9,057,243 and $2,510,208 in cash and cash equivalents on hand, respectively. We expect to generate cash primarily from (i) the net proceeds of the Private Offering, (ii) cash flows from our operations, (iii) any financing arrangements now existing or that we may enter into in the future and (iv) any future offerings of our equity or debt securities. We may fund a portion of our investments through borrowings from banks, or other large global institutions such as insurance companies, and issuances of senior securities.

Our primary use of funds from a credit facility will be investments in portfolio companies, cash distributions to holders of our common stock and the payment of operating expenses.

In the future, we may also securitize or finance a portion of our investments with a special purpose vehicle. If we undertake a securitization transaction, we will consolidate our allocable portion of the debt of any securitization subsidiary on our financial statements, and include such debt in our calculation of the asset coverage test, if and to the extent required pursuant to the guidance of the staff of the SEC.

Cash and cash equivalents as of the six months ended June 30, 2019, taken together with our uncalled Capital Commitments of $255,530,658 and $39,950,000 undrawn on our Credit Facilities, is expected to be sufficient for our investing activities and to conduct our operations in the near term. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, we used $117,031,102 for operating activities.

Equity Activity

We have the authority to issue 200,000,000 shares of common stock at a $0.01 per share par value.

We have entered into Subscription Agreements with investors providing for the private placement of our common shares. Under the terms of the Subscription Agreements, investors are required to fund drawdowns to purchase the Fund’s common shares up to the amount of their respective Capital Commitments on an as-needed basis upon the issuance of a capital draw down notice. As of June 30, 2019, we received capital commitments of $359,356,251. Inception to June 30, 2019, we received capital contributions to the Fund of $103,825,593. Proceeds from the issuance of shares in respect of draw down notices described below were used for investing activities and for other general corporate purposes.

For the three months ended June 30, 2019, the Fund received capital commitments of $83,910 (however, a capital commitment of $4,000,000, originally committed during the quarter ended March 31, 2019, was subsequently reduced by $1,000,000 before any capital was called), had $915,804 of dividend reinvestments, issued 91,975 shares to investors that opted into the Fund’s dividend reinvestment plan, $75,042 was withdrawn from the Fund as part of the quarter-end SBCAA share repurchase program, issued capital drawdown notices to its investors for an aggregate amount of $17,963,617 and issued 1,784,087 shares to investors in respect of such capital drawdowns. For the three months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund received capital commitments of $52,280,500, had $424,430 of dividend reinvestments, issued 42,390 shares to investors that opted into the Fund’s dividend reinvestment plan, $0 was withdrawn from the Fund as part of the quarter-end SBCAA share repurchase program (which commenced in November 2018) and issued capital drawdown notices to its investors for an aggregate amount of $4,001,001 and issued 399,596 shares to investors in respect of such capital drawdowns.

For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Fund received capital commitments of $51,852,141 (however, a capital commitment of $4,000,000, originally committed during the quarter ended March 31, 2019, was subsequently reduced by $1,000,000 before any capital was called), had $1,497,101 of dividend reinvestments, issued 150,294 shares to investors that opted into the Fund’s dividend reinvestment plan, $147,710 was withdrawn from the Fund as part of the quarter-end SBCAA share repurchase program, issued capital drawdown notices to its investors for an aggregate amount of $41,088,925 and issued 4,101,155 shares to investors in respect of such capital drawdowns. For the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund received capital commitments of $90,984,563 (however, a capital commitment of $95,000, originally committed during the year ended December 31, 2017, was subsequently cancelled before any capital was called), had $424,430 of dividend reinvestments, issued 42,390 shares to investors that opted into the Fund’s dividend reinvestment plan, $0 was withdrawn from the Fund as part of the quarter-end SBCAA share repurchase program (which commenced in November 2018) and issued capital drawdown notices to its investors for an aggregate amount of $10,067,800 and issued 999,017 shares to investors in respect of such capital drawdowns.

 

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Distributions

Distributions to 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.

The following table summarizes distributions declared during the six months ended June 30, 2019:

 

Date Declared

   Record Date      Payment Date      Amount
Per Share
     Total
Distributions
 

March 27, 2019

     March 27, 2019        April 25, 2019      $ 0.15      $ 1,057,242  

June 28, 2019

     June 28, 2019        July 19, 2019      $ 0.16      $ 1,690,999  
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions declared

         $ 0.31      $ 2,748,241  
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following table summarizes distributions declared during the six months ended June 30, 2018:

 

Date Declared

   Record Date      Payment Date      Amount
Per Share
     Total
Distributions
 

June 28, 2018

     June 28, 2018        June 29, 2018      $ 0.25      $ 759,327  
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions declared

         $ 0.25      $ 759,327  
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

The 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. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Fund estimates that the aggregate $2,748,241 distributed to stockholders was attributable to ordinary income. The character of distributions for federal income tax purposes are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. Stockholders should read any written disclosure accompanying a distribution payment carefully and should not assume that the source of any distribution is only ordinary income or gains.

To the extent the Fund’s taxable earnings fall below the total amount of its distributions paid for that fiscal year, a portion of those distributions may be deemed a return of capital to the Fund’s stockholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Thus, the source of a distribution to stockholders may be the original capital invested by the stockholder rather than the Fund’s income or gains.

Share Repurchase Plan

On March 23, 2018, the SBCAA was signed into law. The SBCAA, among other things, modifies the applicable provisions of the 1940 Act to reduce the required asset coverage ratio applicable to BDCs from 200% to 150% subject to certain approval, time and disclosure requirements (including either stockholder approval or approval of a majority of the directors who are not interested persons of the BDC and who have no financial interest in the proposal). On September 26, 2018, the Fund’s stockholders approved the reduction of the asset coverage ratio applicable to the Fund from 200% to 150%. Pursuant to the SBCAA, on November 27, 2018, the Fund extended to its stockholders as of such date the opportunity to sell the shares held by that stockholder as of such date, with 25% of those shares to be repurchased in each of the four calendar quarters following the calendar quarter in which the approval was obtained. The first tender offer period began on November 27, 2018 and expired on December 27, 2018. The second tender offer period began on February 22, 2019 and expired on March 26, 2019. The third tender offer period began on May 17, 2019 and expired on June 25, 2019.

The following table summarizes shares repurchased during the six months ended June 30, 2019:

 

            Payment Date            

 

             Shares            

 

             Dollar Amount            

3/28/2019

  7,331   $72,668

6/28/2019

  7,529   $75,042

There were no shares repurchased during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

 

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Contractual Obligations

We have entered into certain contracts under which we have future commitments. Payments under the Advisory Agreement with the Adviser consist of (i) a base management fee equal to a percentage of the average outstanding assets of the Fund (which equals the gross value of equity and debt instruments, including investments made utilizing leverage), excluding cash and cash equivalents, during such fiscal quarter and (ii) an incentive fee based on our performance. The cost of both the base management fee and the incentive fee will ultimately be borne by our stockholders. Under the Administration Agreement, we will reimburse the Adviser an amount equal to our allocable portion (subject to the review of our Board) of its overhead resulting from its obligations under the Expense Reimbursement Agreement, including the allocable portion of the cost of our Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Financial Officer and their respective staffs. Stockholder approval is not required to amend the Administration Agreement or Expense Reimbursement Agreement. Any new investment advisory agreement would be subject to approval by our stockholders.

The following table shows our contractual obligations as of June 30, 2019:

 

     Payments Due by Period (Millions)  
     Total      Less Than
1 Year
     1 – 3 Years      3 – 5 Years      More Than
5 Years
 

HSBC Credit Facility

   $ 12,500,000      $ 12,500,000      $ —      $ —      $ —  

Barclays Credit Facility

   $ 147,550,000      $ —      $ —      $ —      $ 147,550,000  

See Notes to Financial Statements – Note 4. Credit Facility,” for a discussion of the terms of the Credit Facilities.

 

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Fund had unfunded Capital Commitments related to Subscription Agreements of $255,530,658 and $245,767,442, respectively.

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 in the statements of assets and liabilities. As of June 30, 2019 our off-balance sheet arrangements consisted of the following:

 

Investment

Type

  

Facility

Type

   Commitment
Expiration Date (1)
     Unfunded
Commitment (2)
     Fair
Value (3)
 

1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

           

AEG Holding Company, Inc.

   Revolver      11/20/2023      $ 614,275      $ (12,286

American Physician Partners, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      01/29/2020      $ 372,962      $ (5,594

American Physician Partners, LLC

   Revolver      12/21/2021      $ 226,442      $ (3,397

AMI US Holdings Inc.

   Revolver      04/01/2024      $ 875,684      $ (17,514

Analogic Corporation

   Revolver      06/22/2023      $ 286,957      $ (5,739

Avetta, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      04/11/2020      $ 1,235,991      $ (12,360

Avetta, LLC

   Revolver      04/10/2024      $ 494,396      $ (9,888

BEP Borrower Holdco, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan A      06/12/2021      $ 1,288,304      $ (12,883

BEP Borrower Holdco, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan B      06/30/2020      $ 2,576,608      $ (25,766

BEP Borrower Holdco, LLC

   Revolver      06/12/2024      $ 429,435      $ (6,442

Broadway Technology, LLC

   Revolver      04/01/2024      $ 383,845      $ (7,677

Businesssolver.com, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      05/15/2020      $ 174,706      $ —    

Businesssolver.com, Inc.

   Revolver      05/15/2023      $ 284,706      $ —    

Captain D’s, Inc.

   Revolver      12/15/2023      $ 122,233      $ (1,222

CutisPharma Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      05/17/2021      $ 1,931,727      $ (33,805

CutisPharma Inc.

   Revolver      03/21/2023      $ 482,932      $ (8,451

Degreed, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      05/31/2021      $ 2,924,689      $ (14,623

Delaware Valley Management Holdings, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      03/21/2021      $ 5,268,797      $ (105,376

Delaware Valley Management Holdings, Inc.

   Revolver      03/21/2024      $ 526,880      $ (10,538

Dillon Logistics, Inc.

   Revolver      12/11/2023      $ 68,689      $ (4,121

Drilling Info Holdings, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      07/30/2020      $ 17,188      $ (86

E2open LLC

   Revolver      11/26/2024      $ 311,365      $ (4,670

Edgewood Partners Holdings LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      07/31/2019      $ 1,694,263      $ (16,943

Engage2Excel, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      10/25/2020      $ 664,490      $ (6,645

Engage2Excel, Inc.

   Revolver      03/07/2023      $ 266,975      $ (5,339

EnterpriseDB Corporation

   Revolver      06/21/2024      $ 696,355      $ (13,927

Ethos Veterinary Health LLC

   Term Loan      05/17/2021      $ 839,091      $ (8,391

Exterro, Inc.

   Revolver      05/31/2024      $ 330,000      $ (6,600

Finalsite Holdings, Inc.

   Revolver      09/25/2024      $ 253,142      $ (3,797

Genesis Acquisition Co.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      07/31/2020      $ 364,466      $ (3,645

Genesis Acquisition Co.

   Revolver      07/31/2024      $ 202,400      $ (4,048

GHA Buyer, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      06/20/2020      $ 675,044      $ (13,501

GHA Buyer, Inc.

   Revolver      10/22/2023      $ 202,513      $ (4,050

INH Buyer, Inc.

   Revolver      01/31/2024      $ 178,410      $ (2,676

InSite Wireless Group, LLC

   Revolver      03/15/2023      $ 98,616      $ (1,479

InSite Wireless Group, LLC

   Term Loan      03/15/2021      $ 1,232,693      $ (18,490

Lucky Bucks, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      04/09/2020      $ 445,189      $ (7,791

Ministry Brands, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      12/02/2022      $ 732,132      $ (3,661

Nine Point Energy, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      06/07/2021      $ 1,750,000      $ (35,000

Nine Point Energy, LLC

   Revolver      06/07/2024      $ 328,125      $ (6,563

Nuvei Technologies Corp.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      03/28/2020      $ 73,063      $ (731

Perforce Intermediate Holdings, LLC

   Revolver      12/28/2022      $ 630,130      $ —    

Pinnacle Dermatology Management, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      05/18/2020      $ 1,850,273      $ (37,005

 

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Pinnacle Dermatology Management, LLC

   Revolver      05/18/2023      $ 468,424      $ (9,368

Platinum Dermatology Partners, LLC

   General Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment      07/03/2019      $ 568,394      $ (11,368

Platinum Dermatology Partners, LLC

   Revolver      01/03/2023      $ 269,239      $ (5,385

Qualifacts Corporation

   Revolver      12/12/2022      $ 300,000      $ —    

Rhode Holdings Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      05/03/2021      $ 537,129      $ (5,371

Rhode Holdings Inc.

   Revolver      05/02/2025      $ 375,990      $ (7,520

RxBenefits, Inc.

   Revolver      03/29/2024      $ 575,767      $ (5,758

Selligent, Inc.

   Revolver      11/03/2023      $ 200,660      $ (3,010

Single Digits, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      12/21/2020      $ 1,040,369      $ (10,404

Single Digits, Inc.

   Revolver      12/21/2023      $ 416,148      $ (4,161

Sirsi Corporation

   Revolver      03/15/2024      $ 332,245      $ (4,984

Smile Brands, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      10/12/2020      $ 419,583      $ (4,196

Smile Brands, Inc.

   Revolver      10/12/2023      $ 186,859      $ (1,869

Sugarcrm Inc.

   Revolver      07/31/2024      $ 124,098      $ (2,172

Summit Infrastructure Group, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      03/15/2021      $ 1,125,756      $ (22,515

Summit Infrastructure Group, Inc.

   Revolver      03/15/2024      $ 562,878      $ (11,258

Swiftpage, Inc.

   Revolver      06/13/2023      $ 225,317      $ (4,506

Symplr Software, Inc.

   Revolver      11/30/2023      $ 126,589      $ (1,899

Theranest, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      07/23/2020      $ 1,937,786      $ (29,067

Theranest, LLC

   Revolver      07/23/2023      $ 428,571      $ (8,571

Trade Supplies Acquisition, LLC

   Revolver      11/21/2023      $ 588,925      $ —    

TRGRP, Inc.

   Revolver      11/01/2023      $ 333,333      $ (6,667

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC

   Revolver      09/24/2023      $ 96,435      $ (964

Velocity Purchaser Corporation

   Revolver      12/01/2022      $ 193,237      $ (1,932
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total 1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

         $ 45,839,913      $ (665,665
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

         $ 45,839,913      $ (665,665
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2018, our off-balance sheet arrangements consisted of the following:

 

Investment

Type

  

Facility

Type

   Commitment
Expiration Date (1)
     Unfunded
Commitment (2)
     Fair
Value (3)
 

1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

           

AEG Holding Company, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      11/20/2019      $ 1,083,629      $ (21,673

AEG Holding Company, Inc.

   Revolver      11/20/2023      $ 216,726      $ (4,335

American Physician Partners LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      01/29/2020      $ 3,212,948      $ (48,194

American Physician Partners LLC

   Revolver      12/21/2021      $ 347,466      $ (5,212

Analogic Corporation

   Revolver      06/22/2023      $ 286,957      $ (5,739

Avetta, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      04/11/2020      $ 1,235,991      $ (12,360

Avetta, LLC

   Revolver      04/10/2024      $ 494,396      $ (4,944

Businesssolver.com, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      05/15/2020      $ 291,176      $ (5,824

Businesssolver.com, Inc.

   Revolver      05/15/2023      $ 194,118      $ (3,882

Caliper Software, Inc.

   Revolver      11/30/2023      $ 281,636      $ (4,225

Captain D’s, Inc.

   Revolver      12/15/2023      $ 112,481      $ (1,125

Dillon Logistics, Inc.

   Revolver      12/11/2023      $ 225,550      $ (3,404

Drilling Info Holdings, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      07/30/2020      $ 233,718      $ (1,461

E2open LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      05/26/2020      $ 736,677      $ (11,050

E2open LLC

   Revolver      11/26/2024      $ 311,365      $ (4,670

Engage2Excel, Inc.

   Revolver      03/07/2023      $ 270,115      $ (5,402

Exterro, Inc.

   Revolver      05/31/2024      $ 330,000      $ (6,600

Finalsite Holdings, Inc.

   Revolver      09/25/2024      $ 253,142      $ (4,430

Genesis Acquisition Co.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      07/31/2020      $ 364,466      $ (3,645

Genesis Acquisition Co.

   Revolver      07/31/2024      $ 202,400      $ (4,048

GHA Buyer, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      06/20/2020      $ 675,044      $ (13,501

GHA Buyer, Inc.

   Revolver      10/22/2023      $ 202,513      $ (4,050

InSite Wireless Group, LLC

   Revolver      03/15/2023      $ 197,231      $ (2,958

 

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InSite Wireless Group, LLC

   Term Loan      03/15/2021      $ 1,311,586      $ (19,674

Lucky Bucks, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      04/09/2020      $ 556,562      $ (9,740

Maintech, Incorporated

   Revolver      12/28/2022      $ 60,500      $ (908

Ministry Brands, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      12/02/2022      $ 947,111      $ (4,736

Perforce Intermediate Holdings, LLC

   Revolver      12/28/2022      $ 591,549      $ (5,915

Pinnacle Dermatology Management, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      05/18/2020      $ 1,920,536      $ (38,411

Pinnacle Dermatology Management, LLC

   Revolver      05/18/2023      $ 468,424      $ (9,368

Pivotal Payments, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      03/28/2020      $ 183,152      $ (1,832

Platinum Dermatology Partners, LLC

   General Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitment      07/03/2019      $ 568,394      $ (11,368

Platinum Dermatology Partners, LLC

   Revolver      01/03/2023      $ 498,592      $ (9,972

Qualifacts Corporation

   Revolver      12/12/2022      $ 300,000      $ (1,500

Selligent, Inc.

   Revolver      11/03/2023      $ 200,660      $ (3,010

Single Digits, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      12/21/2020      $ 1,040,369      $ (10,404

Single Digits, Inc.

   Revolver      12/21/2023      $ 416,148      $ (4,161

Smile Brands, Inc.

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      10/12/2020      $ 477,340      $ (4,773

Smile Brands, Inc.

   Revolver      10/12/2023      $ 212,340      $ (2,123

Sugarcrm, Inc.

   Revolver      07/31/2024      $ 232,683      $ (4,072

Swiftpage, Inc.

   Revolver      06/13/2023      $ 225,317      $ (4,506

Theranest, LLC

   Delayed Draw Term Loan      07/23/2020      $ 2,785,713      $ (41,786

Theranest, LLC

   Revolver      07/23/2023      $ 428,571      $ (8,571

Trade Supplies Acquisition, LLC

   Revolver      11/21/2023      $ 469,177      $ (7,038

TRGRP Acquisition Corp.

   Revolver      11/01/2023      $ 333,333      $ (6,667

Tropical Smoothie Café, LLC

   Revolver      09/24/2023      $ 96,435      $ (964

Velocity Purchaser Corporation

   Revolver      12/01/2022      $ 193,237      $ (3,865

Veriforce Holdings, LLC

   Revolver      07/13/2023      $ 281,646      $ (4,929
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total 1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

         $ 26,559,120      $ (403,025
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

         $ 26,559,120      $ (403,025
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(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)

Net of capitalized fees, expenses and original issue discount (“OID”).

(3)

A negative fair value was reflected as investments, at fair value in the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities. The negative fair value is the result of the capitalized discount on the loan.

Co-investment Exemptive Order

On August 6, 2018, the SEC granted us relief sought in a new exemptive application that expands the co-investment exemptive relief previously granted to us in October 2016 to allow us to co-invest in portfolio companies with Affiliated Funds in a manner consistent with our investment objective, positions, policies, strategies and restrictions as well as regulatory requirements and other pertinent factors, subject to compliance with the Order. Pursuant to the Order, we are permitted to co-invest with Affiliated Funds, which the new exemptive relief defines to include affiliated managed accounts, if, among other things, a “required majority” (as defined in Section 57(o) of the 1940 Act) of our independent directors make certain conclusions in connection with a co-investment transaction, including that (1) the terms of the transactions, including the consideration to be paid, are reasonable and fair to us and our stockholders and do not involve overreaching in respect 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 investment objective and strategies. We intend to co-invest with Affiliated Funds, subject to the conditions included in the Order.

 

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Credit Facilities

HSBC Credit Facility Agreement

On November 15, 2017, the Fund entered into a credit agreement (the “HSBC Credit Agreement”) to establish a revolving credit facility (the “HSBC Credit Facility”) with HSBC Bank USA, National Association (“HSBC”) as administrative agent (the “Administrative Agent”) and any other lender that becomes a party to the HSBC Credit Facility in accordance with the terms of the HSBC Credit Facility, as lenders.

The initial maximum principal amount (the “Maximum Commitment”) of the HSBC Credit Facility is $30 million. The Maximum Commitment amount may be increased upon request of the Fund to an amount agreed upon by the Fund and the Administrative Agent. Such increase may be done in one or more requested increases, each in a minimum amount of $10 million and in $5 million increments thereof, or such lesser amount to be determined by the Administrative Agent, subject to certain terms and conditions. As of January 31, 2019, the Fund set the Maximum Commitment as $50 million. So long as no request for borrowing is outstanding, the Fund may terminate the Lenders’ commitments (the “Commitments”) or reduce the Maximum Commitments by giving prior irrevocable written notice to the Administrative Agent. Any reduction of the Maximum Commitments shall be in an amount equal to $10 million or multiples thereof; and in no event shall a reduction by the Fund reduce the Commitments to $35 million or less (in each case, except for a termination of all the Commitments). Proceeds under the HSBC Credit Facility may be used for any purpose permitted under our organizational documents, including general corporate purposes such as the making of investments.

Borrowings under the HSBC Credit Facility bear interest, at the Fund’s election at the time of drawdown, at a rate per annum equal to (i) with respect to LIBOR Rate Loans, Adjusted LIBOR (as defined in the HSBC Credit Agreement) for the applicable Interest Period; and (ii) with respect to Reference Rate Loans (as defined in the HSBC Credit Agreement), the greatest of: (i) the rate of interest per annum publicly announced from time to time by the Administrative Agent as its prime rate, (ii) the rate per annum equal to the weighted average of the rates on overnight Federal funds transactions with members of the Federal Reserve System arranged by Federal funds brokers on such day, plus two hundred basis points (2.00%), provided that if such rate is not so published for any day that is a Business Day, the average of the quotation for such day on such transactions received by the Administrative Agent from three (3) Federal funds brokers of recognized standing selected by the Administrative Agent and, upon request of Borrowers, with notice of such quotations to the Borrowers and (iii) except during any period of time during which LIBOR is unavailable, one-month Adjusted LIBOR plus two hundred basis points (2.00%). The Fund will also pay an unused commitment fee of 35 basis points (0.35%) on any unused commitments.

The HSBC Credit Facility will mature on November 13, 2019, subject to the Fund’s option to extend the maturity date for up to one additional term not longer than 364 days, subject to the following conditions: (i) each of the Lenders and the Administrative Agent consents to the extension in their sole discretion; (ii) the Fund has paid an extension fee to the Administrative Agent for the benefit of the extending Lenders consenting to such extension in an amount agreed to by the Administrative Agent and the Borrowers at the time of the extension and as set forth in the applicable extension request; (iii) no potential default or event of default has occurred and is continuing on the date on which notice is given in accordance with the following clause (iv) or on November 13, 2019; and (iv) the Fund has delivered an extension request to the Administrative Agent not more than one hundred twenty (120) days or less than forty-five (45) days prior to November 13, 2019. On January 31, 2019, the Fund set its maximum available borrowings under the HSBC Credit Facility as $50 million by giving notice to the Administrative Agent.

Subject to certain terms and conditions, the HSBC Credit Facility is secured by a first priority, exclusive, perfected security interest and lien in and on all of the Fund’s right, title and interest, in, to and under, whether now existing or hereafter acquired or arising and wherever located (a) all of the Fund’s rights, titles, interests and privileges in and to the Capital Commitments, and the Capital Contributions made by its Investors, and all other rights, titles, interests, powers and privileges related to, appurtenant to or arising out of the Capital Commitments; (b) all of the Fund’s rights, titles, interests, remedies, and privileges under the Constituent Documents (i) to issue and enforce Capital Calls and Pending Capital Calls, (ii) to receive and enforce Capital Contributions and (iii) relating to Capital Calls, Pending Capital Calls, Capital Commitments or Capital Contributions; (c) all proceeds of any and all of the foregoing.

The HSBC Credit Facility contains customary covenants and events of default (with customary cure and notice provisions).

As of June 30, 2019, we had $12,500,000 outstanding on the HSBC Credit Facility and we were in compliance with the terms of the HSBC Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2018, we had $88,200,000 outstanding on the HSBC Credit Facility and we were in compliance with the terms of the HSBC Credit Facility. We intend to continue to utilize the HSBC Credit Facility on a revolving basis to fund investments and for other general corporate purposes.

 

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For the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, the components of interest expense related to the HSBC Credit Facility were as follows:

 

     For the Three Months Ended June 30,  
     2019      2018  

Borrowing interest expense

   $ 61,865      $ 183,746  

Commitment fees

     39,588        13,509  

Amortization of financing costs

     66,961        84,958  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest and debt financing expenses

   $ 168,414      $ 282,213  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, the components of interest expense related to the HSBC Credit Facility were as follows:

 

     For the Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2019      2018  

Borrowing interest expense

   $ 365,832      $ 265,427  

Commitment fees

     81,629        33,991  

Amortization of financing costs

     103,554        152,596  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest and debt financing expenses

   $ 551,015      $ 432,014  

Barclays Credit Facility Agreement

On December 19, 2018, the Fund formed AB PCIC Funding I LLC, an indirectly wholly-owned Delaware limited liability company (“ABPCIC Funding”), the primary purpose of which is to function as the Fund’s special purpose, bankruptcy remote, financing subsidiary in connection with a credit agreement (the “Barclays Credit Agreement,” together with all ancillary documents thereto, the “Barclays Credit Facility”) with Barclays Bank PLC, New York Branch (“Barclays”) as facility agent (in such capacity, the “Facility Agent”) and U.S. Bank National Association (“U.S. Bank”) as collateral agent (in such capacity, the “Collateral Agent”), collateral administrator (in such capacity, the “Collateral Administrator”) and custodian (in such capacity, the “Custodian”) providing for borrowings in an aggregate amount up to $150,000,000 collateralized with certain assets sold to ABPCIC Funding by the Fund (the “Collateral”). The Fund has been appointed as the Designated Manager of ABPCIC Funding and as such has full and exclusive control of ABPCIC Funding’s business and makes all decisions affecting its affairs (except with respect to certain material actions). On January 30, 2019, ABPCIC Funding entered into the Barclays Credit Agreement. Concurrently with the closing of the Barclays Credit Agreement, the Fund contributed and/or sold certain assets to ABPCIC Funding pursuant to a transfer agreement (the “Transfer Agreement”), by and between the Fund as seller and ABPCIC Funding as buyer. The Fund expects to continue to contribute and/or sell assets to ABPCIC Funding pursuant to the Transfer Agreement in the future.

All of the collateral pledged to lenders by ABPCIC Funding under the Barclays Credit Facility is held in the custody of the Custodian under an Account Control Agreement by and among ABPCIC Funding, the Collateral Agent and the Custodian. The Collateral Administrator will maintain and perform certain collateral administration services with respect to the collateral pursuant to a collateral administration agreement among ABPCIC Funding, the Adviser and the Collateral Administrator. Borrowings under the Barclays Credit Facility are secured by all of the assets held by ABPCIC Funding. Pursuant to a collateral management agreement (the “Collateral Management Agreement”) by and between ABPCIC Funding and the Adviser as collateral manager, the Adviser will perform certain duties with respect to the purchase and management of the assets securing the Barclays Credit Facility. The Adviser has elected to waive any fees that would otherwise be payable under the Barclays Credit Facility and the Collateral Management Agreement. ABPCIC Funding will reimburse the expenses incurred by the Adviser in the performance of its obligations under the Collateral Management Agreement other than any ordinary overhead expenses, which shall not be reimbursed. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, the Fund incurred a collateral management fee of $325,809 which was voluntarily waived by the Adviser.

The Barclays Credit Facility provides for borrowings in an aggregate amount up to $150 million. Borrowings under the Barclays Credit Facility will bear interest paid on an annual adjusted London interbank offered rate for the relevant interest period, plus an applicable spread of 2.25%. ABPCIC Funding will also pay an unused commitment fee of .50% and the commitment will expire on July 30, 2020. Interest is paid quarterly in arrears. Any amounts borrowed under the Barclay’s Credit Facility will mature, and all accrued and unpaid interest thereunder will be due and payable, on the earlier of (i) January 20, 2029, (ii) the date on which ABPCIC Funding issues collateralized loan obligation securities in a transaction for which the sole arranger is Barclays (or an affiliate thereof) or (iii) upon certain other events which result in accelerated maturity under the Barclays Credit Facility. Borrowing under the Barclays Credit Facility is subject to certain restrictions contained in the 1940 Act.

 

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As of June 30, 2019, we had $147,550,000 outstanding on the Barclays Credit Facility and we were in compliance with the terms of the Barclays Credit Facility. We intend to continue to utilize the Barclays Credit Facility to fund investments and for other general corporate purposes.

For the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, the components of interest expense related to the Barclays Credit Facility were as follows:

 

     For the Three Months Ended June 30,  
     2019      2018  

Borrowing interest expense

   $ 1,702,457      $ —  

Commitment fees

     14,083        —    

Amortization of financing costs

     125,614        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest and debt financing expenses

   $ 1,842,154      $ —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, the components of interest expense related to the Barclays Credit Facility were as follows:

 

     For the Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2019      2018  

Borrowing interest expense

   $ 2,585,490      $ —  

Commitment fees

     51,297        —    

Amortization of financing costs

     231,918        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest and debt financing expenses

   $ 2,868,705      $ —  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Borrowings of ABPCIC Funding will be considered borrowings by the Fund for purposes of complying with the asset coverage requirements under the 1940 Act applicable to business development companies. The obligations of ABPCIC Funding under the Barclays Credit Facility are non-recourse to the Fund.

Asset Coverage

In accordance with the 1940 Act, the Fund has historically only been allowed to borrow amounts such that its “asset coverage,” as defined in the 1940 Act, is at least 200% after such borrowing, permitting the Fund to borrow up to one dollar for investment purposes for every one dollar of investor equity. “Asset coverage” generally refers to a company’s total assets, less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by “senior securities,” as defined in the 1940 Act, divided by total senior securities representing indebtedness and, if applicable, preferred stock. “Senior securities” for this purpose includes borrowings from banks or other lenders, debt securities and preferred stock.

On March 23, 2018, the SBCAA was signed into law. The SBCAA, among other things, modifies the applicable provisions of the 1940 Act to reduce the required asset coverage ratio applicable to BDCs from 200% to 150% subject to certain approval, time and disclosure requirements (including either stockholder approval or approval of a majority of the directors who are not interested persons of the BDC and who have no financial interest in the proposal). On July 5, 2018, the Board voted to approve the adoption of the reduced asset coverage ratio and separately recommended that Investors approve the reduced asset coverage requirements at the 2018 annual meeting of stockholders. On September 26, 2018, at the Fund’s 2018 annual meeting of stockholders, the Fund’s stockholders approved the reduction of the required minimum asset coverage ratio applicable to the Fund from 200% to 150%, which took effect on September 27, 2018. This reduction in the required minimum asset coverage ratio increases the amount of debt that the Fund is permitted to incur, permitting the Fund to borrow up to two dollars for investment purposes for every one dollar of investor equity.

As of June 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, the Fund had total senior securities of $160,050,000 and $88,200,000, respectively, consisting of borrowings under the HSBC Credit Facility and the Barclays Credit Facility, and had asset coverage ratios of 166% and 172%, respectively. In the future, we may also securitize or finance a portion of our investments with a special purpose vehicle. If we undertake a securitization transaction, we will consolidate our allocable portion of the debt of any securitization subsidiary on our consolidated financial statements, and include such debt in our calculation of the asset coverage test, if and to the extent required pursuant to the guidance of the staff of the SEC.

 

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Critical Accounting Policies

Valuation of Investments

We measure the value of our investments at fair value accordance with Accounting Standards Codification Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure, or “ASC Topic 820,” issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or “FASB.” Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

The audit committee of our Board (the “Audit Committee”) is also responsible for assisting our Board in valuing investments that are not publicly traded or for which current market values are not readily available. Investments for which market quotations are readily available are valued using market quotations, which are generally obtained from independent pricing services, broker-dealers or market makers. With respect to portfolio investments for which market quotations are not readily available, our Board, with the assistance of the Adviser and its senior investment team and independent valuation firms, is responsible for determining in good faith the fair value in accordance with the valuation policy approved by our Board. If more than one valuation method is used to measure fair value, the results are evaluated and weighted, as appropriate, considering the reasonableness of the range indicated by those results. We consider a range of fair values based upon the valuation techniques utilized and select the value within that range that was most representative of fair value based on current market conditions as well as other factors the Adviser’s senior investment team considers relevant.

ASC Topic 820 specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable or unobservable. ASC Topic 820 also provides guidance regarding a fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes information used to measure fair value and the effect of fair value measurements on earnings and provides for enhanced disclosures determined by the level within the hierarchy of information used in the valuation. In accordance with ASC Topic 820, these inputs are summarized in the three levels listed below:

 

   

Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

 

   

Level 2 – Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).

 

   

Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments at the reporting date).

The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement is categorized in its entirety is determined on the basis of the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. For this purpose, the significance of an input is assessed against the fair value measurement in its entirety. If a fair value measurement uses observable inputs that require significant adjustment based on unobservable inputs, that measurement is a Level 3 measurement. If a fair value measurement uses price data vendors or observable market price quotations, that measurement is a Level 2 measurement. Assessing the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, considering factors specific to the asset or liability.

The determination of what constitutes “observable” requires significant judgment by the Fund. The Fund considers observable data to be that market data that is readily available, regularly distributed or updated, reliable and verifiable, not proprietary, and provided by independent sources that are actively involved in the relevant market.

Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation for all fair value investments and interests, the Board’s determination of fair value may differ from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed, or that could have been (or will be) realized in an actual sale, and such differences could be material.

The value of any investment on any valuation date is intended to represent the fair value of such investment on such date based upon the amount at which the investment could be exchanged between willing parties, other than in a forced liquidation sale, and reflects the Board’s determination of fair value using the methodology described herein. Any valuation of an investment may not reflect the actual amount received by the Fund upon the liquidation of such investment.

Our investments will be primarily loans made to middle-market companies. These investments are mostly considered Level 3 assets under ASC Topic 820 because there is not usually a known or accessible market or market indices for these types of debt instruments and, thus, the Adviser’s senior investment team must estimate the fair value of these investment securities based on models utilizing unobservable inputs.

 

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Investment Transactions, Realized/Unrealized Gains or Losses, and Income Recognition

Investment transactions are recorded on a trade-date basis. We measure realized gains or losses from the repayment or sale of investments using the identified cost method. The amortized cost basis of investments represents the original cost adjusted for the accretion/amortization of discounts and premiums and upfront loan origination fees. We report changes in fair value of investments that are measured at fair value as a component of net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments in the consolidated statement of operations.

Interest income, adjusted for amortization of market premium and accretion of market discount, is recorded on an accrual basis to the extent that we expect to collect such amounts. Interest income on debt instruments is accrued and recognized for those issuers who are currently paying in full or expected to pay in full. For those issuers who are in default or expected to default, interest is not accrued and is only recognized when received. Interest income and expense include discounts accreted and premiums amortized on certain debt instruments as determined in good faith by the Adviser and calculated using the effective interest method. Loan origination fees, original issue discounts and market discounts or premiums are capitalized as part of the underlying cost of the investments and accreted or amortized over the life of the investment as interest income.

Management and Incentive Fees

We will accrue for the base management fee and incentive fee. The accrual for incentive fee includes the recognition of incentive fee on unrealized capital gains, even though such incentive fee is neither earned nor payable to the Adviser until the gains are both realized and in excess of unrealized depreciation on investments. The amount of capital gains incentive fee expense related to the hypothetical liquidation of the portfolio (and assuming no other changes in realized or unrealized gains and losses) would only become payable to the Adviser in the event of a complete liquidation of the Fund’s portfolio as of period end and the termination of the Advisory Agreement on such date. Also, it should be noted that the capital gains incentive fee expense fluctuates with the Fund’s overall investment results.

Federal Income Taxes

We have elected to be treated, and to qualify annually, as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. Generally, a RIC is not subject to federal income taxes on distributed income and gains if it distributes at least 90% of its net ordinary income and net short-term capital gains in excess of its net long-term capital losses, if any, to its stockholders. We intend to distribute sufficient dividends to maintain our RIC status each year and we do not anticipate paying any material federal income taxes in the future.

 

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates. To the extent that we borrow money to make investments, our net investment income is dependent upon the difference between the rate at which we borrow funds and the rate at which we invest these funds. In periods of rising interest rates, our cost of funds would increase, which may reduce our net investment income. Because we expect that most of our investments will bear interest at floating rates, we anticipate that an increase in interest rates would have a corresponding increase in our interest income that would likely offset any increase in our cost of funds and, thus, net investment income would not be reduced. However, there can be no assurance that a significant change in market interest rates will not have an adverse effect on our net investment income.

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 consolidated statement of assets and liabilities as of June 30, 2019, 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.

 

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

   $ (647,275    $ (400,125    $ (247,150

Up 100 basis points

     2,589,099        1,600,500        988,599  

Up 200 basis points

     5,178,198        3,201,000        1,977,198  

Up 300 basis points

     7,767,297        4,801,500        2,965,797  

 

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In addition, although we do not currently intend to make investments that are denominated in a foreign currency, to the extent we do, we will be subject to risks associated with changes in currency exchange rates. These risks include the possibility of significant fluctuations in the foreign currency markets, the imposition or modification of foreign exchange controls and potential illiquidity in the secondary market. These risks will vary depending upon the currency or currencies involved.

We may hedge against interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations by using standard hedging instruments such as futures, options and forward contracts subject to the requirements of the 1940 Act. While hedging activities may insulate us against adverse changes in interest rates, they may also limit our ability to participate in benefits of lower interest rates with respect to our portfolio of investments with fixed interest rates.

 

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our President 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 President and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our current disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them 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.

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting 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.

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 contracts with our portfolio companies. Our business is also subject to extensive regulation, which may result in regulatory proceedings against us. While the outcome of these legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not expect that these proceedings will have a material effect upon our financial condition or results of operations.

 

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, 2018, 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. As of June 30, 2019, 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, 2018, except for the following.

The Small Business Credit Availability Act allows us to incur additional leverage, which may increase the risk of investing with us.

On March 23, 2018, the SBCAA was signed into law. The SBCAA, among other things, modifies the applicable provisions of the 1940 Act to reduce the required asset coverage ratio applicable to BDCs from 200% to 150% subject to certain approval, time and disclosure requirements (including either stockholder approval or approval of a majority of the directors who are not interested persons of the BDC and who have no financial interest in the proposal). On July 5, 2018, the Board voted to approve the adoption of the reduced asset coverage ratio and separately recommended that Investors approve the reduced asset coverage requirements at the 2018 annual meeting of stockholders. On September 26, 2018, the Fund’s stockholders voted to approve the adoption of the reduced asset coverage ratio, effective September 27, 2018.

Increased leverage could increase the risks associated with investing in the Fund. For example, if the value of the Fund’s assets decreases, although the asset base and expected revenues would be larger because increased leverage would permit the Fund to acquire additional assets, leverage will cause the Fund’s net asset value to decline more sharply than it otherwise would have without leverage or with lower leverage. Similarly, any decrease in the Fund’s revenue would cause its net income to decline more sharply, on a relative basis, than it would have if the Fund had not borrowed or had borrowed less (although, as noted above, the Fund’s asset base and expected revenues would likely be larger). However, since the Fund already uses leverage in optimizing its investment portfolio, there are no material new risks associated with increased leverage other than the amount of the leverage.

If the Fund’s asset coverage ratio falls below the required limit, the Fund will not be able to incur additional debt until it is able to comply with the asset coverage ratio. This could have a material adverse effect on the Fund’s operations, and the Fund may not be able to make distributions to stockholders. The actual amount of leverage that the Fund employs will depend on the Board’s and the Adviser’s assessment of market and other factors at the time of any proposed borrowing. The Fund currently anticipates being able to obtain sufficient credit on acceptable terms, although the Fund can make no assurance that this will be the case or that it will remain such in the future.

 

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The following table illustrates the effect of leverage on returns from an investment in the shares of common stock assuming that we employ leverage such that our asset coverage equals (1) our actual asset coverage as of June 30, 2019 and (2) 150%, each at various annual returns, net of expenses and as of June 30, 2019.

The calculations in the tables below are hypothetical, and are provided for illustrative purposes only. Actual returns may be higher or lower than those appearing below.

 

Assumed Return on Our Portfolio (net of expenses)

     (10.00 )%      (5.00 )%      0.00     5.00     10.00
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Corresponding net return to holders of common stock assuming actual asset coverage as of June 30, 2019(1)

     (16.9 )%      (4.1 )%      8.8     21.6     34.50

Corresponding net return to holders of common stock assuming 150% asset coverage(2)

     (18.8 )%      (3.8 )%      11.2     26.2     41.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

(1) 

Assumes $271.9 million in total portfolio assets, $166.2 million in senior securities outstanding, $105.7 million in net assets, and an average cost of funds of 5.6%. Actual interest payments may be different.

(2) 

Assumes $271.9 million in total portfolio assets, $181.3 million in senior securities outstanding, $90.6 million in net assets, and an average cost of funds of 5.6%. Actual interest payments may be different.

Uncertainty relating to the LIBOR calculation process may adversely affect the value of our portfolio of the LIBOR-indexed, floating-rate debt securities in our portfolio or the cost of our borrowings.

On July 27, 2017, the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority, which regulates LIBOR, announced that it intends to phase out LIBOR by the end of 2021. It is unclear if at that time whether or not LIBOR will cease to exist or if new methods of calculating LIBOR will be established such that it continues to exist after 2021. In addition, in April 2018, the Federal Reserve System, in conjunction with the Alternative Reference Rates Committee, announced the replacement of LIBOR with a new index, calculated by short-term repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. Treasury securities, called the Secured Overnight Financing Rate, or the “SOFR.” At this time, it is not possible to predict whether SOFR will attain market traction as a LIBOR replacement. Additionally, the future of LIBOR at this time is uncertain. Potential changes, or uncertainty related to such potential changes, may adversely affect the market for LIBOR-based securities, including our portfolio of LIBOR-indexed, floating-rate debt securities, or the cost of our borrowings. In addition, changes or reforms to the determination or supervision of LIBOR may result in a sudden or prolonged increase or decrease in reported LIBOR, which could have an adverse impact on the market for LIBOR-based securities, including the value of the LIBOR-indexed, floating-rate debt securities in our portfolio, or the cost of our borrowings. Additionally, if LIBOR ceases to exist, we may need to renegotiate the credit agreements extending beyond 2021 with our portfolio companies that utilize LIBOR as a factor in determining the interest rate and certain of our existing credit facilities to replace LIBOR with the new standard that is established. The potential effect of the phase-out or replacement of LIBOR on our cost of capital and net investment income cannot yet be determined.

 

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Except as previously reported by the Fund on its current reports on Form 8-K, we did not sell any securities during the period covered by this Quarterly Report that were not registered under the Securities Act.

 

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

 

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosure

Not applicable.

 

Item 5.

Other Information

(a) On August 9, 2019, the Co-Issuers, each a newly formed special purpose vehicle, completed the CLO Transaction. The notes offered by the Co-Issuers in the CLO Transaction (the “Notes”) are secured by a diversified portfolio of the Co-Issuers consisting primarily of middle market loans and participation interests in middle market loans and may also include some broadly syndicated loans. The CLO Transaction was executed through a private placement of: (i) $178,200,000 of Class A-1 Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes, which bear interest at three-months LIBOR plus 1.73% per annum; (ii) $25,000,000 of Class A-2A Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes, which bear interest at LIBOR plus 2.45% per annum; (iii) $9,950,000 of Class A-2B Senior Secured Fixed Rate Notes, which bear interest at 4.29% per annum; (iv) $16,400,000 of Class B Secured Deferrable Floating Rate Notes, which bear interest at LIBOR plus 3.40% per annum; and (v) $17,350,000 of Class C Secured Deferrable Floating Rate Notes, which bear interest at LIBOR plus 4.40% per annum. The Notes are scheduled to mature on August 9, 2030.

In a series of contemporaneous transactions on the closing date of the CLO Transaction, (i) the Issuer, together with the issuance of certain of the Notes (including $16,400,000 of Class B Notes, $17,350,000 of Class C Notes and $53,600,000 of subordinated notes (the “Subordinated Notes”) to ABPCI Direct Lending Fund CLO VI Depositor LLC (the “Depositor”), a newly-formed wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund, purchased the initial collateral obligations (which will settle pursuant to the Closing Merger, as such term is defined below) pursuant to a loan sale and contribution agreement dated as of August 9, 2019 (the “Loan Sale Agreement”), among the Fund, as seller, the Depositor, as intermediate seller, and the Issuer, as buyer, as amended or otherwise modified from time to time, (ii) the Issuer repaid all of the outstanding obligations owed to the lenders and agents the Barclays Credit Facility, (iii) the Issuer made a cash distribution of approximately $8,400,000 to the Fund (in its capacity as sole member of ABPCIC Funding), (iv) the Fund caused ABPCIC Funding to merge into the Issuer with the Issuer being the entity surviving such merger (such merger transaction, the “Closing Merger”) and (v) the Issuer made any other payments due in connection with the repayment of the Barclays Credit Facility and the Closing Merger and paid any other fees and expenses expected to be paid as of such date. Any realized and unrealized gains and losses of ABPCIC Funding during the term of the Barclays Credit Facility are for the Issuer’s account (except to the extent previously distributed to the Fund). Under the terms of the Closing Merger, the rights and property of ABPCIC Funding (including the collateral obligations and eligible investments (if any) acquired by ABPCIC Funding and not distributed or sold as described above) immediately vested in the Issuer. In addition, the Issuer became liable for and subject, in the same manner as ABPCIC Funding, to all funding obligations on any revolving collateral obligations and delayed drawdown collateral obligations and all other liabilities and obligations related to the collateral obligations previously owned by ABPCIC Funding. Following the closing of the CLO Transaction, the Depositor is the 100% owner of the Subordinated Notes.

The Notes are the secured obligations of the Co-Issuers, and the indenture governing the Notes includes customary covenants and events of default. The Notes have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities or “blue sky” laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission or an applicable exemption from registration.

The Adviser serves as collateral manager to the Issuer pursuant to a collateral management agreement between the Adviser and the Issuer (the “Portfolio Management Agreement”). For so long as the Adviser serves as collateral manager to the Issuer, the Adviser will elect to irrevocably waive any base management fee or subordinated interest to which it may be entitled under the Collateral Management Agreement.

The descriptions of the documentation related to the CLO Transaction contained in this Part II, Item 5 do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the underlying agreements, including Exhibit 10.1 attached to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

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Item 6.

Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed as part of this report or hereby incorporated by reference to exhibits previously filed with the SEC:

 

10.1    Indenture by and among ABPCI Direct Lending Fund CLO VI Ltd, as issuer, ABPCI Direct Lending Fund CLO VI LLC, as co-issuer and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, dated as of August 9, 2019.*
31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.*
31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.*
32.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer 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.

 

      AB PRIVATE CREDIT INVESTORS CORPORATION
Date: August 14, 2019     By:  

/s/ J. Brent Humphries

      J. Brent Humphries
      President and Chief Executive Officer
      (Principal Executive Officer)
Date: August 14, 2019     By:  

/s/ Wesley Raper

      Wesley Raper
      Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
      (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)