10-Q 1 d779155d10q.htm GOLDMAN SACHS PRIVATE MIDDLE MARKET CREDIT LLC Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit LLC

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

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

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2019

or

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

Commission file number: 000-55660

 

 

Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit LLC

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   81-3233378

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

200 West Street, New York, New York   10282
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (212) 902-0300

Not Applicable

Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, If Changed Since Last Report.

 

 

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

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

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

 

Large accelerated filer:      Accelerated filer:      Non-accelerated filer:   X    Smaller reporting company:  
Emerging growth company:   X             

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. X

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).    YES  ☐     NO  X

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

The number of the registrant’s limited liability company common units outstanding as of August 1, 2019 was 10,127,096.

 

 

 


GOLDMAN SACHS PRIVATE MIDDLE MARKET CREDIT LLC

 

    

INDEX

   PAGE
PART I    FINANCIAL INFORMATION        4
ITEM 1.    Financial Statements        4
   Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as of June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2018        4
   Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) and 2018 (Unaudited)        5
   Consolidated Statements of Changes in Members’ Capital for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) and 2018 (Unaudited)        6
   Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) and 2018 (Unaudited)        7
   Consolidated Schedules of Investments as of June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2018        8
   Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)        18
ITEM 2.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations        40
ITEM 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk        56
ITEM 4.    Controls and Procedures        57
PART II    OTHER INFORMATION        58
ITEM 1.    Legal Proceedings        58
ITEM 1A.    Risk Factors        58
ITEM 2.    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds        58
ITEM 3.    Defaults Upon Senior Securities        58
ITEM 4.    Mine Safety Disclosures        58
ITEM 5.    Other Information        58
ITEM 6.    Exhibits        58
SIGNATURES        60

 

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. You can identify these statements by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “target,” “estimate,” “intend,” “continue” or “believe” or the negatives of, or other variations on, these terms or comparable terminology. You should read statements that contain these words carefully because they discuss our plans, strategies, prospects and expectations concerning our business, operating results, financial condition and other similar matters. We believe that it is important to communicate our future expectations to our investors. Our forward-looking statements include information in this report regarding general domestic and global economic conditions, our future financing plans, our ability to operate as a business development company (“BDC”) and the expected performance of, and the yield on, our portfolio companies. There may be events in the future, however, that we are not able to predict accurately or control. The factors listed under “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, as well as any cautionary language in this report, provide examples of risks, uncertainties and events that may cause our actual results to differ materially from the expectations we describe in our forward-looking statements. The occurrence of the events described in these risk factors and elsewhere in this report could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial position. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this report speaks only as of the date of this report. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ, from our forward-looking statements may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. You are advised to consult any additional disclosures that we may make directly to you or through reports that we in the future may file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. Under Section 21E(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 do not apply to statements made in periodic reports we file under the Exchange Act, such as this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.

The following factors are among those that may cause actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements:

 

   

our future operating results;

   

changes in political, economic or industry conditions, the interest rate environment or conditions affecting the financial and capital markets;

   

uncertainty surrounding the financial and political stability of the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union and China;

   

our business prospects and the prospects of our portfolio companies;

   

the impact of investments that we expect to make;

   

the impact of increased competition;

   

our contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties;

   

the dependence of our future success on the general economy and its impact on the industries in which we invest;

   

the ability of our current and prospective portfolio companies to achieve their objectives;

   

the relative and absolute performance of our investment adviser;

   

our expected financings and investments;

   

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

   

our ability to make distributions;

   

the adequacy of our cash resources and working capital;

   

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

   

the impact of future acquisitions and divestitures;

   

the effect of changes in tax laws and regulations and interpretations thereof;

   

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

   

actual and potential conflicts of interest with Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. and its affiliates;

   

the ability of our investment adviser to attract and retain highly talented professionals;

   

the impact on our business from new or amended legislation or regulations;

   

the availability of credit and/or our ability to access the equity and capital markets; and

   

currency fluctuations, particularly to the extent that we receive payments denominated in foreign currency rather than U.S. dollars.

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit LLC

Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition

(in thousands, except unit and per unit amounts)

 

     June 30, 2019
(unaudited)
  December 31, 2018
Assets     
Investments, at fair value     

Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments (cost of $1,458,497 and $1,369,835, respectively)

   $ 1,444,652     $ 1,359,919  

Non-controlled affiliated investments (cost of $38,250 and $38,199, respectively)

     41,125       39,442  
Investments in affiliated money market fund (cost of $32,363 and $0, respectively)      32,363        
Cash      19,332       25,548  
Receivable for investments sold      70       70  
Interest and dividends receivable from non-controlled/affiliated investments and non-controlled/non-affiliated investments      6,791       7,127  
Deferred financing costs      3,930       3,991  
Unrealized appreciation on foreign currency forward contracts      145       105  
Other assets      158       307  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets    $ 1,548,566     $ 1,436,509  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities     
Debt    $ 552,322     $ 574,462  
Interest and other debt expenses payable      8,043       6,577  
Management fees payable      3,468       2,910  
Incentive fees payable      21,835       17,180  
Distribution payable      20,000       25,500  
Directors’ fees payable      88        
Accrued expenses and other liabilities      2,107       2,419  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities    $ 607,863     $ 629,048  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 8)     
Members’ Capital     
Preferred units (0 units issued and outstanding)    $     $  
Common units (10,127,096 and 8,515,171 units issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively)      987,596       833,956  
Distributable earnings      (46,893     (26,495
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL MEMBERS’ CAPITAL    $ 940,703     $ 807,461  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS’ CAPITAL    $ 1,548,566     $ 1,436,509  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value per unit    $ 92.89     $ 94.83  

 

The accompanying notes are part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit LLC

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except unit and per unit amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

     For the Three Months Ended   For the Six Months Ended
     June 30,
2019
  June 30,
2018
  June 30,
2019
  June 30,
2018
Investment Income:         
From non-controlled/non-affiliated investments:         

Interest income

   $ 39,984     $ 27,088     $ 76,427     $ 51,858  

Other income

     616       322       1,099       648  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total investment income from non-controlled/non-affiliated investments

     40,600       27,410       77,526       52,506  
From non-controlled affiliated investments:         

Interest income

     704       373       1,409       376  

Dividend income

     163       50       251       89  

Other income

     6       3       13       3  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total investment income from non-controlled affiliated investments

     873       426       1,673       468  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total investment income    $ 41,473     $ 27,836     $ 79,199     $ 52,974  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses:         

Interest and other debt expenses

   $ 8,700     $ 6,638     $ 17,880     $ 12,507  

Management fees

     3,468       2,193       6,689       4,130  

Incentive fees

     2,258       2,496       4,655       5,239  

Professional fees

     464       415       781       927  

Administration, custodian and transfer agent fees

     334       226       633       437  

Directors’ fees

     92       93       182       173  

Other expenses

     288       168       398       312  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total expenses    $ 15,604     $ 12,229     $ 31,218     $ 23,725  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INVESTMENT INCOME BEFORE TAXES    $ 25,869     $ 15,607     $ 47,981     $ 29,249  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excise tax    $ 37     $     $ 37     $  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INVESTMENT INCOME AFTER TAXES    $ 25,832     $ 15,607     $ 47,944     $ 29,249  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses):         
Net realized gain (loss) from:         

Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments

   $ (21,835   $     $ (21,837   $ 2,317  

Foreign currency forward contracts

                 10        

Foreign currency transactions

     27             28        
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from:         

Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments

     7,271       (1,866     (3,929     (1,772

Non-controlled affiliated investments

     1,190       (7     1,632       (141

Foreign currency forward contracts

     (54           40        

Foreign currency translations

     (772           445        
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)    $ (14,173   $ (1,873   $ (23,611   $ 404  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Provision) benefit for taxes on realized gain/loss on investments

   $ 182     $ 2     $ 182     $ (670

(Provision) benefit for taxes on unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

     (360           (471      
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN MEMBERS’ CAPITAL

RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

   $ 11,481     $ 13,736     $ 24,044     $ 28,983  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss) per unit (basic and diluted)

   $ 2.61     $ 2.67     $ 5.12     $ 5.31  

Earnings (loss) per unit (basic and diluted)

   $ 1.16     $ 2.35     $ 2.57     $ 5.26  

Weighted average units outstanding

     9,904,133       5,842,449       9,368,224       5,512,501  

 

The accompanying notes are part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit LLC

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Members’ Capital

(in thousands, except unit and per unit amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

     For the Three
Months Ended
  For the Six
Months Ended
     June 30, 2019   June 30, 2018   June 30, 2019   June 30, 2018
Members’ Capital at beginning of period    $ 905,325     $ 541,270     $ 807,461     $ 487,506  
Increase (decrease) in Members’ Capital resulting from operations:         

Net investment income

   $ 25,832     $ 15,607     $ 47,944     $ 29,249  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     (21,808           (21,799     2,317  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     7,635       (1,873     (1,812     (1,913

(Provision) benefit for taxes on realized gain/loss on investments

     182       2       182       (670

(Provision) benefit for unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

     (360           (471      
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in Members’ Capital resulting from operations    $ 11,481     $ 13,736     $ 24,044     $ 28,983  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions to Unitholders from:         

Distributable earnings

   $ (20,000   $ (18,928   $ (44,442   $ (35,283
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total distributions to Unitholders    $ (20,000   $ (18,928   $ (44,442   $ (35,283
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital transactions:         

Issuance of units (466,947, 898,270, 1,611,925 and 1,456,371 units, respectively)

   $ 43,897     $ 87,794     $ 153,640     $ 142,666  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase in Members’ Capital resulting from capital transactions    $ 43,897     $ 87,794     $ 153,640     $ 142,666  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN MEMBERS’ CAPITAL    $ 35,378     $ 82,602     $ 133,242     $ 136,366  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Members’ Capital at end of period    $ 940,703     $ 623,872     $ 940,703     $ 623,872  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions declared per unit

   $ 1.97     $ 2.92     $ 4.50     $ 5.85  

 

The accompanying notes are part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit LLC

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands, except unit and per unit amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

     For the Six
Months Ended
     June 30, 2019   June 30, 2018
Cash flows from operating activities:     
Net increase (decrease) in Members’ Capital resulting from operations:    $ 24,044     $ 28,983  

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

    

Purchases of investments

     (290,691     (258,084

Payment-in-kind capitalized

     (588      

Investments in affiliated money market fund, net

     (32,363     (3,535

Proceeds from sales of investments and principal repayments

     185,707       92,574  

Net realized (gain) loss on investments

     21,837       (2,317

Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments

     2,297       1,913  

Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on foreign currency forward contracts and transactions

     (49      

Amortization of premium and accretion of discount, net

     (4,978     (2,980

Amortization of deferred financing costs

     943       1,037  
Increase (decrease) in operating assets and liabilities:     

(Increase) decrease in receivable for common units sold

           (4,103

(Increase) decrease in interest and dividends receivable

     336       (935

(Increase) decrease in other assets

     149       (103

Increase (decrease) in interest and other debt expenses payable

     1,534       2,322  

Increase (decrease) in management fees payable

     558       518  

Increase (decrease) in incentive fees payable

     4,655       5,239  

Increase (decrease) in directors’ fees payable

     88       83  

Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities

     (312     1,211  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities    $ (86,833   $ (138,177
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:     

Proceeds from issuance of common units

   $ 153,640     $ 142,666  

Distributions paid

     (49,942     (30,549

Financing costs paid

     (950     (673

Borrowings on debt

     133,110       218,000  

Repayments of debt

     (155,250     (180,500
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities    $ 80,608     $ 148,944  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash      (6,225     10,767  
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents      9        
Cash, beginning of period      25,548       8,220  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, end of period    $ 19,332     $ 18,987  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental and non-cash financing activities     
Interest expense paid    $ 15,107     $ 8,582  
Accrued but unpaid excise tax expense    $ 37     $  
Accrued but unpaid deferred financing and debt issuance costs    $     $ 102  
Accrued but unpaid distributions    $ 20,000     $ 18,928  
Exchange of investments    $ 15,844     $ 1,054  

 

The accompanying notes are part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit LLC

Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2019

(in thousands, except unit and per unit amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

Portfolio Company   Industry   Interest Rate (+)   Reference Rate and
Spread (+)
    Maturity     Par Amount (++)     Cost     Fair Value  
Investments at Fair Value – 157.94% #

 

Corporate Debt – 154.47%

 

1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt – 93.74%

 

Accuity Delivery Systems,
LLC^ (1) (2) (3)
  Health Care Providers & Services   9.45%   L + 7.00%; 1.00% Floor   06/13/2023   $ 15,350     $ 14,969     $ 15,043  
Associations, Inc.(1) (2) (3)   Real Estate Management & Development   9.60%   L + 7.00% (incl. 3.00% PIK); 1.00% Floor   07/30/2024     18,078       17,884       17,897  
Associations, Inc.(1) (2) (3) (4)   Real Estate Management & Development   9.59%   L + 7.00% (incl. 3.00% PIK); 1.00% Floor   07/30/2024     4,465       2,543       2,546  
Associations, Inc.(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)   Real Estate Management & Development     L + 4.00%; 1.00% Floor   07/30/2024     886       (9     (9
Brillio, LLC(1) (2) (3)   IT Services   7.15%   L + 4.75%; 1.00% Floor   02/06/2025     6,990       6,924       6,920  
Brillio, LLC(1) (2) (3) (4)   IT Services     L + 4.75%; 1.00% Floor   02/06/2025     2,330             (23
Bullhorn, Inc.(1) (2) (3)   Internet Software & Services   9.28%   L + 6.75%; 1.00% Floor   11/21/2022     20,050       19,888       19,900  
Bullhorn, Inc.(1) (2) (3)   Internet Software & Services   9.28%   L + 6.75%; 1.00% Floor   11/21/2022     4,801       4,766       4,765  
Bullhorn, Inc.(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)   Internet Software & Services     L + 6.75%; 1.00% Floor   11/21/2022     952       (13     (7
Businessolver.com, Inc.(1) (2) (3)   Health Care Technology   10.02%   L + 7.50%; 1.00% Floor   05/15/2023     31,875       31,356       31,237  
Businessolver.com, Inc.(1) (2) (3) (4)   Health Care Technology   10.02%   L + 7.50%; 1.00% Floor   05/15/2023     4,781       2,568       2,534  
Businessolver.com, Inc.(1) (2) (3) (4)   Health Care Technology   9.90%   L + 7.50%; 1.00% Floor   05/15/2023     3,984       416       398  
Collaborative Imaging,
LLC^^^ (1) (2) (3)
  Health Care Providers & Services   9.09%   L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor   03/28/2025     13,400       13,227       13,132  
Continuum Managed Services
LLC(1) (2) (3)
  IT Services   8.41%   L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor   06/08/2023     31,213       30,597       31,213  
Continuum Managed Services
LLC(1) (2) (3)
  IT Services   8.41%   L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor   06/08/2023     9,015       8,853       9,015  
Continuum Managed Services
LLC(1) (2) (3)
  IT Services   8.41%   L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor   06/08/2023     2,645       2,596       2,645  
Continuum Managed Services
LLC(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
  IT Services     L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor   06/08/2022     3,280       (54      
CorePower Yoga, LLC(1) (2)   Diversified Consumer Services   7.08%   L + 4.75%   05/14/2025     12,488       12,304       12,301  
CorePower Yoga, LLC(1) (2) (4) (5)   Diversified Consumer Services     L + 4.75%   05/14/2025     1,070       (16     (16
CorePower Yoga, LLC(1) (2) (4) (5)   Diversified Consumer Services     L + 4.75%   05/14/2025     3,568       (53     (54
Datacor Holdings, Inc.(2) (3)   Chemicals   9.50%     08/12/2022     13,693       13,531       13,522  
DDS USA Holding, Inc.(1) (2) (3)   Health Care Equipment & Supplies   7.56%   L + 5.25%; 1.00% Floor   06/30/2022     5,784       5,760       5,741  
DDS USA Holding, Inc.(1) (2) (3)   Health Care Equipment & Supplies   7.57%   L + 5.25%; 1.00% Floor   06/30/2022     5,760       5,735       5,716  
DDS USA Holding, Inc.(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)   Health Care Equipment & Supplies     L + 5.25%; 1.00% Floor   06/30/2022     1,625       (7     (12
Diligent Corporation(1) (2) (3)   Professional Services   8.31%   L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor   04/14/2022   24,324       27,858       27,383  
Diligent Corporation(1) (2) (3)   Professional Services   8.35%   L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor   04/14/2022     2,240       2,216       2,218  
Diligent Corporation(1) (2) (3) (4)   Professional Services   8.14%   L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor   04/14/2022     1,900       1,636       1,653  
Diligent Corporation(1) (2) (3)   Professional Services   8.19%   L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor   04/14/2022     770       761       763  
Diligent Corporation(1) (2) (3)   Professional Services   8.35%   L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor   04/14/2022     373       368       369  
Diligent Corporation(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)   Professional Services     L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor   04/14/2022     12,244       (129     (122
DiscoverOrg, LLC(1) (2)   Software   6.90%   L + 4.50%   02/02/2026     25,037       24,797       24,912  
DocuTAP, Inc.(1) (2)   Health Care Technology   8.15%   L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor   05/12/2025     37,308       36,392       36,935  
Empirix, Inc.(1) (2) (3)   Diversified Telecommunication Services   8.58%   L + 6.25%; 1.00% Floor   09/25/2024     33,537       33,009       32,195  
Empirix, Inc.(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)   Diversified Telecommunication Services     L + 6.25%; 1.00% Floor   09/25/2023     1,900       (28     (76
Fenergo Finance 3 Limited(1) (2) (3) (6)   Diversified Financial Services   8.58%   L + 6.25%; 1.00% Floor   09/05/2024   26,900       30,779       30,282  
Fenergo Finance 3
Limited(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
  Diversified Financial Services     L + 6.25%; 1.00% Floor   09/05/2024     1,785       (27     (18
Fenergo Finance 3
Limited(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
  Diversified Financial Services     L + 6.25%; 1.00% Floor   09/05/2024   2,300       (41     (84
FWR Holding Corporation(2) (3)   Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure   7.90%   L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor   08/21/2023     13,432       13,184       13,298  
FWR Holding Corporation(2) (3)   Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure   7.90%   L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor   08/21/2023     2,683       2,635       2,657  
FWR Holding Corporation(2) (3)   Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure   7.90%   L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor   08/21/2023     1,697       1,666       1,680  

 

The accompanying notes are part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

8


Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit LLC

Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2019 (continued)

(in thousands, except unit and per unit amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

Portfolio Company   Industry   Interest Rate (+)   Reference Rate and
Spread (+)
    Maturity     Par Amount (++)     Cost     Fair Value  
FWR Holding Corporation(2) (3) (4)   Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure   7.90%   L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor   08/21/2023   $ 1,764     $ 895     $ 908  
Gastro Health Holdco, LLC(1) (2) (3)   Health Care Providers & Services   8.09%   L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor   09/04/2024     15,262       14,990       14,957  
Gastro Health Holdco,
LLC(1) (2) (3) (4)
  Health Care Providers & Services   8.09%   L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor   09/04/2024     7,700       4,755       4,720  
Gastro Health Holdco,
LLC(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
  Health Care Providers & Services     L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor   09/04/2023     3,100       (52     (62
GlobalTranz Enterprises LLC(1) (2)   Road & Rail   7.39%   L + 5.00%   05/15/2026     12,195       11,953       11,738  
GlobalTranz Enterprises
LLC(1) (2) (4) (5)
  Road & Rail     L + 5.00%   05/15/2026     3,147       (62     (118
Granicus, Inc.(1) (2)   Software   7.08%   L + 4.75%; 1.00% Floor   09/07/2022     13,033       12,914       12,903  
Hygiena Borrower LLC(2)   Life Sciences Tools & Services   6.33%   L + 4.00%; 1.00% Floor   08/26/2022     5,659       5,592       5,545  
Hygiena Borrower LLC(2) (4) (5)   Life Sciences Tools & Services     L + 4.00%; 1.00% Floor   08/26/2022     580       (7     (12
Hygiena Borrower LLC(2) (4) (5)   Life Sciences Tools & Services     L + 4.00%; 1.00% Floor   08/26/2022     863       (5     (17
iCIMS, Inc.(1) (2) (3)   Software   8.90%   L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor   09/12/2024     45,158       44,350       44,255  
iCIMS, Inc.(1) (3)   Software   8.90%   L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor   09/12/2024     8,317       8,151       8,150  
iCIMS, Inc.(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)   Software     L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor   09/12/2024     2,822       (49     (56
Integral Ad Science, Inc.(1) (2) (3)   Media   9.66%   L + 7.25% (incl. 1.25% PIK); 1.00% Floor   07/19/2024     36,063       35,441       35,432  
Integral Ad Science, Inc.(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)   Media     L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor   07/19/2023     2,741       (45     (48
Internet Truckstop Group,
LLC(1) (2) (3)
  Transportation Infrastructure   7.91%   L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor   04/02/2025     34,500       33,667       33,637  
Internet Truckstop Group,
LLC(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
  Transportation Infrastructure     L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor   04/02/2025     2,800       (67     (70
Lithium Technologies, Inc.(1) (2) (3)   Internet Software & Services   10.46%   L + 8.00%; 1.00% Floor   10/03/2022     58,727       57,694       57,699  
Lithium Technologies,
Inc.(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
  Internet Software & Services     L + 8.00%; 1.00% Floor   10/03/2022     4,046       (66     (71
Mailgun Technologies, Inc.(1) (2) (3)   Internet Software & Services   8.33%   L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor   03/26/2025     20,329       19,936       19,922  
Mailgun Technologies,
Inc.(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
  Internet Software & Services     L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor   03/26/2025     2,370       (45     (47
Midwest Transport, Inc.(1) (2) (3)   Road & Rail   9.65%   L + 7.00%; 1.00% Floor   10/02/2023     18,480       18,318       18,295  
MMIT Holdings, LLC(1) (2) (3)   Health Care Technology   7.90%   L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor   11/15/2024     24,776       24,316       24,280  
MMIT Holdings, LLC(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)   Health Care Technology     L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor   11/15/2024     4,788       (87     (96
Netvoyage Corporation(1) (2) (3)   Software   11.41%   L + 9.00%; 1.00% Floor   03/22/2024     13,659       13,460       13,489  
Netvoyage Corporation(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)   Software     L + 9.00%; 1.00% Floor   03/24/2022     1,044       (12     (13
Pathway Vet Alliance LLC(1) (2) (3)   Health Care Providers & Services   6.90%   L + 4.50%   12/20/2024     7,413       7,343       7,338  
Pathway Vet Alliance LLC(1) (2) (3) (4)   Health Care Providers & Services   6.90%   L + 4.50%   12/21/2024     2,617       1,209       1,201  
Picture Head Midco LLC(1) (2) (3)   Media   9.15%   L + 6.75%; 1.00% Floor   08/31/2023     39,310       38,599       38,622  
Picture Head Midco LLC(1) (2) (3)   Media   9.14%   L + 6.75%; 1.00% Floor   08/31/2023     2,910       2,910       2,859  
Power Stop, LLC(1) (2)   Auto Components   7.09%   L + 4.75%   10/19/2025     11,471       11,445       11,357  
SF Home Décor, LLC(1) (2) (3)   Household Products   11.83%   L + 9.50%; 1.00% Floor   07/13/2022     28,835       28,251       28,114  
Shopatron, LLC(1) (3)   Internet Catalog & Retail   11.83%   L + 9.50%; 1.00% Floor   12/18/2020     6,667       6,557       6,550  
SPay, Inc.(1) (2) (3)   Internet Software & Services   8.15%   L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor   06/17/2024     15,548       15,282       15,003  
SPay, Inc.(1) (2) (3) (4)   Internet Software & Services   8.23%   L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor   06/17/2024     1,730       1,124       1,093  
SPay, Inc.(1) (2) (3) (4)   Internet Software & Services   8.34%   L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor   06/17/2024     8,630       504       273  
VRC Companies, LLC(2) (3)   Commercial Services & Supplies   8.90%   L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor   03/31/2023     8,332       8,263       8,249  
VRC Companies, LLC(2) (3) (4)   Commercial Services & Supplies   8.90%   L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor   03/31/2023     2,322       1,239       1,237  
VRC Companies, LLC(2) (3) (4)   Commercial Services & Supplies   9.77%   L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor   03/31/2022     264       148       147  
Wine.com, LLC(1) (2) (3)   Beverages   9.59%   L + 7.00%; 1.00% Floor   11/14/2024     9,600       9,423       9,408  
Wrike, Inc.(1) (2) (3)   Professional Services   9.16%   L + 6.75%; 1.00% Floor   12/31/2024     24,433       23,976       23,944  
Wrike, Inc.(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)   Professional Services     L + 6.75%; 1.00% Floor   12/31/2024     2,400       (44     (48
Xactly Corporation(1) (2) (3)   Internet Software & Services   9.66%   L + 7.25%; 1.00% Floor   07/29/2022     40,879       40,278       40,368  

 

The accompanying notes are part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

9


Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit LLC

Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2019 (continued)

(in thousands, except unit and per unit amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

Portfolio Company   Industry   Interest Rate (+)   Reference Rate and
Spread (+)
    Maturity     Par Amount (++)     Cost     Fair Value  
Xactly Corporation(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)   Internet Software & Services     L + 7.25%; 1.00% Floor   07/29/2022   $ 2,554     $ (32   $ (32
Yasso, Inc.(1) (2) (3)   Food Products   10.15%   L + 7.75%; 1.00% Floor   03/23/2022     12,865       12,709       12,414  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total 1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

      883,960       881,866  
1st Lien/Last-Out Unitranche (7) - 12.80%

 

Intelligent Document Solutions, Inc.(1) (2) (3)   Diversified Financial Services   8.33%   L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor   02/28/2024     30,800       29,977       29,953  
Intelligent Document Solutions, Inc.(1) (2) (3) (4)   Diversified Financial Services   8.40%   L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor   02/28/2024     21,100       16,371       16,342  
RugsUSA, LLC(1) (2) (3)   Household Products   8.33%   L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor   04/30/2023     8,830       8,759       8,764  
Smarsh, Inc.(1) (2) (3)   Software   10.29%   L + 7.88%; 1.00% Floor   03/31/2021     56,356       55,758       55,792  
Vantage Mobility International, LLC(2) (3)   Health Care Equipment & Supplies   8.44%   L + 6.00% PIK; 1.00% Floor   06/30/2023     10,055       10,055       9,552  
Vantage Mobility International, LLC(2) (3) (4)   Health Care Equipment & Supplies     L + 6.00% PIK; 1.00% Floor   06/30/2023     717             (36
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total 1st Lien/Last-Out Unitranche

      120,920       120,367  
2nd Lien/Senior Secured Debt - 47.47%

 

American Dental Partners,
Inc.(1) (2) (3)
  Health Care Providers & Services   10.83%   L + 8.50%; 1.00% Floor   09/25/2023     9,180       9,015       9,019  
Chase Industries, Inc.(1) (2) (3)   Building Products   10.54%   L + 8.00%; 1.00% Floor   05/11/2026     25,700       25,004       24,865  
Chase Industries, Inc.(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)   Building Products     L + 8.00%; 1.00% Floor   05/11/2026     6,400       (166     (208
DiscoverOrg, LLC(1) (2)   Software   10.90%   L + 8.50%   02/01/2027     15,400       15,176       15,188  
DuBois Chemicals, Inc.(1) (2)   Chemicals   10.40%   L + 8.00%; 1.00% Floor   03/15/2025     25,330       24,926       24,633  
ERC Finance, LLC(1) (2) (3)   Health Care Providers & Services   10.62%   L + 8.22%; 1.00% Floor   09/22/2025     29,800       29,236       29,204  
Genesis Acquisition Co.(1) (2) (3)   Diversified Financial Services   10.04%   L + 7.50%   07/31/2025     10,500       10,262       10,211  
Genesis Acquisition
Co.(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
  Diversified Financial Services     L + 7.50%   07/31/2025     2,700       (30     (74
Hygiena Borrower LLC(2) (3)   Life Sciences Tools & Services   10.08%   L + 7.75%; 1.00% Floor   08/26/2023     2,810       2,763       2,761  
Hygiena Borrower LLC(2) (3) (4)   Life Sciences Tools & Services   10.08%   L + 7.75%; 1.00% Floor   08/26/2023     1,030       137       129  
ICP Industrial, Inc.(1) (2) (3)   Chemicals   10.64%   L + 8.25%; 1.00% Floor   05/03/2024     30,700       30,085       30,086  
Intelligent Medical Objects,
Inc.(1) (2) (3)
  Health Care Technology   10.81%   L + 8.50%; 1.00% Floor   12/22/2024     23,100       22,602       22,811  
Market Track, LLC(1) (2) (3)   Internet Catalog & Retail   10.15%   L + 7.75%; 1.00% Floor   06/05/2025     32,800       32,002       31,488  
National Spine and Pain Centers, LLC(1) (2) (3)   Health Care Providers & Services   10.65%   L + 8.25%; 1.00% Floor   12/02/2024     28,500       27,821       27,787  
Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation(1) (2)   Road & Rail   10.40%   L + 8.00%; 1.00% Floor   10/12/2025     28,152       27,607       27,589  
Recipe Acquisition Corp.(2) (3)   Food Products   10.33%   L + 8.00%; 1.00% Floor   12/01/2022     20,000       19,764       19,750  
RSC Acquisition, Inc.(1) (2) (3)   Insurance   10.58%   L + 8.00%; 1.00% Floor   11/30/2023     12,900       12,795       12,771  
RSC Acquisition, Inc.(1) (2) (3)   Insurance   10.58%   L + 8.00%; 1.00% Floor   11/30/2023     8,310       8,239       8,227  
RSC Acquisition, Inc.(1) (2) (3)   Insurance   10.53%   L + 8.00%; 1.00% Floor   11/30/2023     7,200       7,065       7,128  
RSC Acquisition, Inc.(1) (2) (3) (4)   Insurance   10.40%   L + 8.00%; 1.00% Floor   11/30/2023     6,400       3,278       3,264  
SMB Shipping Logistics,
LLC(1) (2) (3)
  Air Freight & Logistics   10.52%   L + 8.00%; 1.00% Floor   02/03/2025     33,333       32,852       32,667  
Spectrum Plastics Group,
Inc.(1) (2)
  Containers & Packaging   9.40%   L + 7.00%; 1.00% Floor   01/31/2026     9,975       9,932       9,327  
USRP Holdings, Inc.(1) (2) (3)   Insurance   11.08%   L + 8.75%; 1.00% Floor   09/29/2025     10,300       10,186       10,171  
USRP Holdings, Inc.(1) (2) (3) (4)   Insurance   11.15%   L + 8.75%; 1.00% Floor   09/29/2025     2,600       1,689       1,684  
Viant Medical Holdings, Inc.(1) (2)   Health Care Equipment & Supplies   10.08%   L + 7.75%   07/02/2026     12,470       12,356       12,252  
Xcellence, Inc.(1) (2) (3)   IT Services   11.28%   L + 8.75%; 1.00% Floor   06/22/2024     27,900       27,282       27,412  
YI, LLC(1) (2) (3)   Health Care Equipment & Supplies   10.08%   L + 7.75%; 1.00% Floor   11/07/2025     22,903       22,317       22,273  
Zep Inc.(1) (2)   Chemicals   10.58%   L + 8.25%; 1.00% Floor   08/11/2025     35,700       34,952       24,157  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total 2nd Lien/Senior Secured Debt

      459,147       446,572  
Unsecured Debt - 0.46%

 

Recipe Acquisition Corp.(3)   Food Products   13.25% PIK     12/21/2022     4,361       4,314       4,306  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Unsecured Debt

          4,314       4,306  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt

          1,468,341       1,453,111  

 

The accompanying notes are part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

10


Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit LLC

Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2019 (continued)

(in thousands, except unit and per unit amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

Portfolio Company   Industry   Coupon   Shares     Cost     Fair Value  
Preferred Stock – 1.76%

 

Accuity Delivery Systems, LLC^ (1) (3) (8) (9)   Health Care Providers & Services     145,695     $ 4,800     $ 6,720  
Recipe Acquisition Corp.(3) (8) (9)   Food Products   11.00% PIK     1,600       1,496       2,018  
Vantage Mobility International, LLC(3) (8) (9)   Health Care Equipment & Supplies     11,486,738       6,010       4,939  
Wine.com, LLC(1) (3) (8) (9)   Beverages     337,425       2,900       2,899  
       

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stock

      15,206       16,576  
Common Stock – 1.70%

 

Collaborative Imaging Holdco, LLC – Class B^^^ (1) (3) (9)   Health Care Providers & Services     12,370       1,668       2,215  
Collaborative Imaging Holdco, LLC – Performance
Units^^^ (1) (3) (6) (8) (9)
  Health Care Providers & Services     11,675       232       661  
Continuum Managed Services LLC – Class A(1) (3) (8) (9)   IT Services     1,079       1,079       1,296  
Continuum Managed Services LLC – Class B(1) (3) (8) (9)   IT Services     731,623       11       1,844  
Country Fresh Holding Company Inc.(1) (3) (8) (9)   Food Products     986       1,232       1,205  
Elah Holdings, Inc.^ (1) (3) (8) (9)   Capital Markets     69,386       3,354       3,354  
National Spine and Pain Centers, LLC(1) (3) (8) (9)   Health Care Providers & Services     900       900       383  
Vantage Mobility International, LLC(3) (8) (9)   Health Care Equipment & Supplies     5,371,684             54  
Wrike, Inc.(1) (3) (8) (9)   Professional Services     524,730       3,260       4,423  
Yasso, Inc.(1) (3) (8) (9)   Food Products     1,360       1,360       566  
       

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Common Stock

      13,096       16,001  
Portfolio Company   Industry        Units     Cost     Fair Value  
Warrants – 0.01%

 

Recipe Acquisition Corp.(3) (9)   Food Products     44     $ 104     $ 89  
       

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Warrants

      104       89  
          Yield   Shares     Cost     Fair Value  
Investments in Affiliated Money Market Fund – 3.44% #

 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund - Institutional Shares^^^   2.26%(10)     32,363,000     $ 32,363     $ 32,363  
       

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Affiliated Money Market Fund

      32,363       32,363  
       

 

 

   

 

 

 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 161.38%

 

  $ 1,529,110     $ 1,518,140  
       

 

 

   

 

 

 
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS – (61.38%)

 

  $ (577,437
         

 

 

 
NET ASSETS – 100.00%

 

  $ 940,703  
         

 

 

 

 

(+)   

The Consolidated Schedule of Investments discloses the actual interest rate for partially or fully funded debt in effect as of the reporting date. Variable rate loans bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to either LIBOR (“L”) or alternate base rate (commonly based on the Prime Rate (“P”)), at the borrower’s option, which reset periodically based on the terms of the credit agreement. L loans are typically indexed to 12 month, 6 month, 3 month, 2 month, 1 month or 1 week L rates. As of June 30, 2019, rates for the 12 month, 6 month, 3 month, 2 month, 1 month and 1 week L are 2.18%, 2.20%, 2.32%, 2.33%, 2.40% and 2.37%, respectively. As of June 30, 2019, P was 5.50%. For investments with multiple reference rates or alternate base rates, the interest rate shown is the weighted average interest rate in effect at June 30, 2019.

(++)   

Par amount is denominated in U.S. Dollars (“$”) unless otherwise noted, Euro (“€”).

#   

Percentages are based on net assets.

^   

As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, the investment is deemed to be an “affiliated person” of the Company because the Company owns, either directly or indirectly, 5% or more of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities. See Note 3 “Significant Agreements and Related Party Transactions”.

^^^   

The portfolio company is otherwise deemed to be an “affiliated person” of the Company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. See Note 3 “Significant Agreements and Related Party Transactions”.

(1)   

Represent co-investments made with the Company’s affiliates in accordance with the terms of the exemptive relief that the Company received from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. See Note 3 “Significant Agreements and Related Party Transactions”.

(2)   

All, or a portion of, the assets are pledged as collateral for the revolving credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (the “JPM Revolving Credit Facility”). See Note 6 “Debt”.

 

The accompanying notes are part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit LLC

Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2019 (continued)

(in thousands, except unit and per unit amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

(3)   

The fair value of the investment was determined using significant unobservable inputs. See Note 5 “Fair Value Measurement”.

(4)   

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 8 “Commitments and Contingencies”.

(5)   

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.

(6)   

The investment is not a qualifying asset under Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Company may not acquire any non-qualifying asset unless, at the time of acquisition, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the Company’s total assets. As of June 30, 2019 the aggregate fair value of these securities is $30,841 or 1.99% of the Company’s total assets.

(7)   

In exchange for the greater risk of loss, the “last-out” portion of the Company’s unitranche loan investment generally earns a higher interest rate than the “first-out” portions. The “first-out” portion of the loan would generally receive priority with respect to payment of principal, interest and any other amounts due thereunder over the “last-out” portion that the Company would continue to hold.

(8)   

Non-income producing security.

(9)   

Securities exempt from registration under the Securities Act and may be deemed to be “restricted securities” under the Securities Act. As of June 30, 2019, the aggregate fair value of these securities is $32,666 or 3.47% of the Company’s net assets. The acquisition dates of the restricted securities are as follows:

 

Investment    Acquisition Date
Accuity Delivery Systems, LLC – Preferred Stock    06/13/2018
Collaborative Imaging Holdco, LLC – Class B – Common Stock    03/30/2018
Collaborative Imaging Holdco, LLC – Performance Units – Common Stock    03/30/2018
Continuum Managed Services LLC – Class A – Common Stock    06/08/2017
Continuum Managed Services LLC – Class B – Common Stock    06/08/2017
Country Fresh Holding Company Inc. – Common Stock    04/29/2019
Elah Holdings, Inc. – Common Stock    05/09/2018
National Spine and Pain Centers, LLC – Common Stock    06/02/2017
Recipe Acquisition Corp. – Preferred Stock    12/22/2016
Recipe Acquisition Corp. – Warrants    12/22/2016
Vantage Mobility International, LLC – Common Stock    05/23/2019
Vantage Mobility International, LLC – Preferred Stock    05/23/2019
Wine.com, LLC – Preferred Stock    11/14/2018
Wrike, Inc. – Common Stock    12/31/2018
Yasso, Inc. – Common Stock    03/23/2017

 

(10)   

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

PIK Payment In Kind

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Foreign currency forward contracts

 

Counterparty    Currency
Purchased
     Currency
Sold
     Settlement      Unrealized Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Bank of America, N.A.      USD 447        EUR 375        07/03/2019      $ 20  
Bank of America, N.A.      USD 360        EUR 301        08/05/2019        16  
Bank of America, N.A.      USD 472        EUR 394        10/04/2019        21  
Bank of America, N.A.      USD 378        EUR 314        11/05/2019        18  
Bank of America, N.A.      USD 472        EUR 390        01/06/2020        22  
Bank of America, N.A.      USD 479        EUR 393        04/06/2020        23  
Bank of America, N.A.      USD 480        EUR 390        07/06/2020        25  
           

 

 

 
            $ 145  
           

 

 

 

Currency Abbreviations:

EUR – Euro

USD – U.S. Dollar

 

The accompanying notes are part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit LLC

Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2018

(in thousands, except unit and per unit amounts)

 

Portfolio Company   Industry   Interest Rate (+)   Reference Rate and
Spread (+)
    Maturity     Par Amount (++)     Cost     Fair Value  
Investments at Fair Value – 173.30% #

 

Corporate Debt – 170.38%

 

1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt – 91.82%

 

Accuity Delivery Systems,

LLC^ (1) (2) (3)

 

Health Care Providers &

Services

  9.78%   L + 7.00%; 1.00% Floor   06/13/2023   $ 15,350     $ 14,930     $ 14,928  
Associations, Inc.(1) (2) (3)  

Real Estate Management &

Development

  9.40%   L + 7.00% (incl. 3.00% PIK); 1.00% Floor   07/30/2024     17,807       17,597       17,629  
Associations, Inc.(1) (2) (3) (4)  

Real Estate Management &

Development

  9.40%   L + 7.00% (incl. 3.00% PIK); 1.00% Floor   07/30/2024     4,438       1,528       1,536  
Associations, Inc.(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)  

Real Estate Management &

Development

    L + 4.00%; 1.00% Floor   07/30/2024     886       (10     (9
Bullhorn, Inc.(1) (2) (3)   Internet Software & Services   9.40%   L + 6.75%; 1.00% Floor   11/21/2022     18,237       18,084       18,100  
Bullhorn, Inc.(1) (2) (3)   Internet Software & Services   9.40%   L + 6.75%; 1.00% Floor   11/21/2022     4,825       4,785       4,789  
Bullhorn, Inc.(1) (2) (3)   Internet Software & Services   9.33%   L + 6.75%; 1.00% Floor   11/21/2022     952       937       945  
Businessolver.com, Inc.(1) (2) (3)   Health Care Technology   10.12%   L + 7.50%; 1.00% Floor   05/15/2023     31,875       31,302       31,238  
Businessolver.com, Inc.(1) (2) (3) (4)   Health Care Technology   12.00%   P + 6.50%; 2.00% Floor   05/15/2023     3,984       1,524       1,514  
Businessolver.com, Inc.(1) (2) (3) (4)   Health Care Technology   10.12%   L + 7.50%; 1.00% Floor   05/15/2023     4,781       1,142       1,100  

Collaborative Imaging,

LLC^^^ (1) (2) (3)

 

Health Care Providers &

Services

  9.03%   L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor   03/28/2025     13,400       13,215       13,132  

Continuum Managed Services

LLC(1) (2) (3)

  IT Services   8.53%   L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor   06/08/2023     31,372       30,689       30,745  

Continuum Managed Services

LLC(1) (2) (3)

  IT Services   8.53%   L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor   06/08/2023     9,060       8,879       8,879  

Continuum Managed Services

LLC(1) (2) (3)

  IT Services   8.53%   L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor   06/08/2023     2,658       2,604       2,605  

Continuum Managed Services

LLC(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

  IT Services     L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor   06/08/2022     3,280       (63     (66
Dade Paper & Bag, LLC(1) (2) (3)   Distributors   10.02%   L + 7.50%; 1.00% Floor   06/10/2024     16,154       15,886       15,912  
Dade Paper & Bag, LLC(1) (2) (3)   Distributors   9.52%   L + 7.00%; 1.00% Floor   06/10/2024     2,060       2,042       1,983  
Datacor Holdings, Inc.(2) (3)   Chemicals   9.50%     08/12/2022     13,830       13,644       13,657  
Datto, Inc.(1) (2)   IT Services   10.46%   L + 8.00%; 1.00% Floor   12/07/2022     55,556       54,659       55,139  
Datto, Inc.(1) (2) (4) (5)   IT Services     L + 8.00%; 1.00% Floor   12/07/2022     3,739       (58     (28
DDS USA Holding, Inc.(1) (2)  

Health Care Equipment &

Supplies

  8.57%   L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor   06/30/2022     5,981       5,952       5,937  
DDS USA Holding, Inc.(1) (2)  

Health Care Equipment &

Supplies

  8.57%   L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor   06/30/2022     5,789       5,762       5,745  
DDS USA Holding, Inc.(1) (2) (4) (5)  

Health Care Equipment &

Supplies

    L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor   06/30/2022     1,625       (8     (12
Diligent Corporation(1) (2) (3)   Professional Services   8.03%   L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor   04/14/2022   24,447       27,949       27,660  
Diligent Corporation(1) (2) (3)   Professional Services   8.03%   L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor   04/14/2022     774       764       765  
Diligent Corporation(1) (2) (3) (4)   Professional Services   8.28%   L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor   04/14/2022     1,900       718       736  
Diligent Corporation(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)   Professional Services     L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor   04/14/2022     374       (5     (5
Diligent Corporation(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)   Professional Services     L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor   04/14/2022     14,490       (179     (181
Empirix, Inc.(1) (2) (3)  

Diversified Telecommunication

Services

  8.93%   L + 6.25%; 1.00% Floor   09/25/2024     33,700       33,131       33,110  
Empirix, Inc.(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)  

Diversified Telecommunication

Services

    L + 6.25%; 1.00% Floor   09/25/2023     1,900       (31     (33

Fenergo Finance 3

Limited(1) (2) (3) (6)

  Diversified Financial Services   9.13%   L + 6.25%; 1.00% Floor   09/05/2024   26,900       30,744       30,204  

Fenergo Finance 3

Limited(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

  Diversified Financial Services     L + 6.25%; 1.00% Floor   09/05/2024     1,785       (30     (36

Fenergo Finance 3

Limited(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

  Diversified Financial Services     L + 6.25%; 1.00% Floor   09/05/2024   2,300       (44     (91
FWR Holding Corporation(2) (3)   Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure   8.26%   L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor   08/21/2023     13,500       13,226       13,230  
FWR Holding Corporation(2) (3)   Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure   8.26%   L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor   08/21/2023     2,690       2,637       2,636  
FWR Holding Corporation(2) (3)   Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure   8.26%   L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor   08/21/2023     1,705       1,672       1,671  
FWR Holding Corporation(2) (3) (4)   Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure   10.25%   P + 4.75%; 2.00% Floor   08/21/2023     1,764       626       626  

Gastro Health Holdco,

LLC(1) (2) (3)

 

Health Care Providers &

Services

  8.74%   L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor   09/04/2024     15,300       15,007       14,994  

Gastro Health Holdco,

LLC(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

 

Health Care Providers &

Services

    L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor   09/04/2023     3,100       (58     (62

 

The accompanying notes are part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

13


Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit LLC

Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2018 (continued)

(in thousands, except unit and per unit amounts)

 

Portfolio Company   Industry   Interest Rate (+)   Reference Rate and
Spread (+)
    Maturity     Par Amount (++)     Cost     Fair Value  

Gastro Health Holdco,

LLC(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

  Health Care Providers & Services     L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor   09/04/2024   $ 7,700     $ (91   $ (154
Hygiena Borrower LLC(2)   Life Sciences Tools & Services   6.80%   L + 4.00%; 1.00% Floor   08/26/2022     5,688       5,611       5,574  

Hygiena Borrower

LLC(2) (4) (5)

  Life Sciences Tools & Services     L + 4.00%; 1.00% Floor   08/26/2022     580       (8     (12

Hygiena Borrower

LLC(2) (4) (5)

  Life Sciences Tools & Services     L + 4.00%; 1.00% Floor   08/26/2022     863       (6     (17
iCIMS, Inc.(1) (2) (3)   Software   8.94%   L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor   09/12/2024     45,158       44,291       44,255  
iCIMS, Inc.(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)   Software     L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor   09/12/2024     2,822       (54     (56

Integral Ad Science,

Inc.(1) (2) (3)

  Media   9.78%   L + 7.25% (incl. 1.25% PIK); 1.00% Floor   07/19/2024     35,840       35,169       35,123  

Integral Ad Science,

Inc.(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

  Media     L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor   07/19/2023     2,741       (50     (55

Lithium Technologies,

Inc.(1) (2) (3)

  Internet Software & Services   10.39%   L + 8.00%; 1.00% Floor   10/03/2022     58,727       57,564       57,553  

Lithium Technologies,

Inc.(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

  Internet Software & Services     L + 8.00%; 1.00% Floor   10/03/2022     4,046       (76     (81
Midwest Transport, Inc.(1) (2)   Road & Rail   9.80%   L + 7.00%; 1.00% Floor   10/02/2023     18,960       18,778       18,770  
MMIT Holdings, LLC(1) (2)   Health Care Technology   8.02%   L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor   11/15/2024     13,400       13,137       13,132  

MMIT Holdings,

LLC(1) (2) (4) (5)

  Health Care Technology     L + 5.50%; 1.00% Floor   11/15/2024     3,830       (75     (77

Netvoyage

Corporation(1) (2) (3)

  Software   11.53%   L + 9.00%; 1.00% Floor   03/24/2022     13,729       13,531       13,557  

Netvoyage

Corporation(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

  Software     L + 9.00%; 1.00% Floor   03/24/2022     1,044       (14     (13

Picture Head Midco

LLC(1) (2) (3)

  Media   9.27%   L + 6.75%; 1.00% Floor   08/31/2023     34,930       34,270       34,231  

Picture Head Midco

LLC(1) (2) (3) (4)

  Media   9.27%   L + 6.75%; 1.00% Floor   08/31/2023     3,840       1,116       1,075  

Picture Head Midco

LLC(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

  Media     L + 6.75%; 1.00% Floor   08/31/2023     3,840       (72     (77
Power Stop, LLC(1) (2)   Auto Components   7.55%   L + 4.75%   10/19/2025     11,500       11,472       11,443  
SF Home Décor, LLC(1) (2) (3)   Household Products   12.31%   L + 9.50%; 1.00% Floor   07/13/2022     29,625       28,944       28,810  
SPay, Inc.(1) (2) (3)   Internet Software & Services   8.22%   L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor   06/17/2024     15,500       15,213       15,113  
SPay, Inc.(1) (2) (3) (4)   Internet Software & Services   8.34%   L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor   06/17/2024     1,730       1,237       1,225  
SPay, Inc.(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)   Internet Software & Services     L + 5.75%; 1.00% Floor   06/17/2024     8,630       (79     (216
VRC Companies, LLC(2) (3) (4)   Commercial Services & Supplies   9.03%   L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor   03/31/2023     5,546       4,181       4,178  
VRC Companies, LLC(2) (3)   Commercial Services & Supplies   9.02%   L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor   03/31/2023     2,826       2,802       2,798  
VRC Companies, LLC(2) (3) (4)   Commercial Services & Supplies   9.45%   L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor   03/31/2022     264       132       132  
Wine.com, LLC(1) (2)   Beverages   9.86%   L + 7.00%; 1.00% Floor   11/14/2024     9,600       9,411       9,408  
Wrike, Inc.(1) (2)   Professional Services   9.28%   L + 6.75%; 1.00% Floor   12/31/2024     29,687       29,094       29,094  
Wrike, Inc.(1) (2) (4) (5)   Professional Services     L + 6.75%; 1.00% Floor   12/31/2024     2,400       (48     (48

Xactly

Corporation(1) (2) (3)

  Internet Software & Services   9.78%   L + 7.25%; 1.00% Floor   07/29/2022     34,390       33,854       33,874  

Xactly

Corporation(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

  Internet Software & Services     L + 7.25%; 1.00% Floor   07/29/2022     2,554       (37     (38
Yasso, Inc.(1) (2) (3)   Food Products   10.27%   L + 7.75%; 1.00% Floor   03/23/2022     12,937       12,757       12,323  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total 1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt

          743,103       741,446  
1st Lien/Last-Out Unitranche (7) – 20.22%          
Intelligent Document Solutions, Inc.(1) (2) (3)   Diversified Financial Services   8.80%   L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor   02/28/2024     30,800       29,907       29,876  

Intelligent Document Solutions,

Inc.(1) (2) (3) (4)

  Diversified Financial Services   8.79%   L + 6.00%; 1.00% Floor   02/28/2024     21,100       12,144       12,111  
RugsUSA, LLC(1) (2) (3)   Household Products   9.31%   L + 6.50%; 1.00% Floor   04/30/2023     8,830       8,752       8,742  
Smarsh, Inc.(1) (2) (3)   Software   10.41%   L + 7.88%; 1.00% Floor   03/31/2021     56,641       55,887       56,075  
Vantage Mobility International, LLC(2) (3)   Health Care Equipment & Supplies   10.28%   L + 7.75%; 1.00% Floor   09/09/2021     25,111       24,808       22,725  
You Fit, LLC(2) (3)   Diversified Consumer Services   9.55%   L + 6.75%; 1.00% Floor   01/04/2022     34,500       33,758       33,724  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total 1st Lien/Last-Out Unitranche

          165,256       163,253  
2nd Lien/Senior Secured Debt – 57.81%          
American Dental Partners,
Inc.(1) (2) (3)
  Health Care Providers & Services   11.30%   L + 8.50%; 1.00% Floor   09/25/2023     9,180       9,000       8,996  
Chase Industries,
Inc.(1) (2) (3)
  Building Products   10.61%   L + 8.00%; 1.00% Floor   05/11/2026     25,700       24,970       24,865  

 

The accompanying notes are part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

14


Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit LLC

Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2018 (continued)

(in thousands, except unit and per unit amounts)

 

Portfolio Company   Industry   Interest Rate (+)   Reference Rate and
Spread (+)
    Maturity     Par Amount (++)     Cost     Fair Value  

Chase Industries,

Inc.(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

  Building Products     L + 8.00%; 1.00% Floor   05/11/2026   $ 6,400     $ (177   $ (208

Country Fresh Holdings,

LLC(1) (2) (3)

  Food Products   11.20%   L + 8.75%; 1.00% Floor   10/02/2023     13,800       13,573       11,454  
DuBois Chemicals,
Inc.(1) (2)
  Chemicals   10.52%   L + 8.00%; 1.00% Floor   03/15/2025     25,330       24,900       24,823  
ERC Finance, LLC(1) (2) (3)   Health Care Providers & Services   10.74%   L + 8.22%; 1.00% Floor   09/22/2025     29,800       29,204       29,204  
Genesis Acquisition
Co.(1) (2) (3)
  Diversified Financial Services   10.02%   L + 7.50%   07/31/2025     10,500       10,248       10,211  

Genesis Acquisition

Co.(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

  Diversified Financial Services     L + 7.50%   07/31/2025     2,700       (32     (74
Granicus, Inc.(2) (3)   Software   11.77%   L + 9.00%; 1.00% Floor   09/07/2023     31,875       31,407       31,397  
Hygiena Borrower
LLC(2) (3)
  Life Sciences Tools & Services   10.55%   L + 7.75%; 1.00% Floor   08/26/2023     2,810       2,758       2,761  
Hygiena Borrower
LLC(2) (3) (4)
  Life Sciences Tools & Services   10.55%   L + 7.75%; 1.00% Floor   08/26/2023     1,030       136       129  
ICP Industrial, Inc.(1) (2) (3)   Chemicals   10.68%   L + 8.25%; 1.00% Floor   05/03/2024     30,700       30,038       30,009  
Institutional Shareholder Services Inc.(1) (2)   Diversified Financial Services   10.55%   L + 7.75%; 1.00% Floor   10/16/2025     7,700       7,666       7,546  

Intelligent Medical

Objects, Inc.(1) (2) (3)

  Health Care Technology   11.27%   L + 8.50%; 1.00% Floor   12/22/2024     18,500       18,086       18,315  
Market Track, LLC(1) (2) (3)   Internet Catalog & Retail   10.18%   L + 7.75%; 1.00% Floor   06/05/2025     32,800       31,955       31,160  

National Spine and Pain

Centers, LLC(1) (2) (3)

  Health Care Providers & Services   10.77%   L + 8.25%; 1.00% Floor   12/02/2024     28,500       27,776       27,787  
Odyssey Logistics & Technology
Corporation(1) (2)
  Road & Rail   10.52%   L + 8.00%; 1.00% Floor   10/12/2025     28,152       27,577       27,378  
Recipe Acquisition
Corp.(2) (3)
  Food Products   10.81%   L + 8.00%; 1.00% Floor   12/01/2022     20,000       19,736       19,750  
RSC Acquisition,
Inc.(1) (2) (3)
  Insurance   10.53%   L + 8.00%; 1.00% Floor   11/30/2023     12,900       12,786       12,771  
RSC Acquisition,
Inc.(1) (2) (3)
  Insurance   10.80%   L + 8.00%; 1.00% Floor   11/30/2023     8,310       8,233       8,227  

RSC Acquisition,

Inc.(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

  Insurance     L + 8.00%; 1.00% Floor   11/30/2023     6,400       (55     (64

SMB Shipping Logistics,

LLC(1) (2)

  Air Freight & Logistics   10.86%   L + 8.00%; 1.00% Floor   02/03/2025     33,333       32,821       32,667  

Spectrum Plastics Group,

Inc.(1) (2)

  Containers & Packaging   9.52%   L + 7.00%; 1.00% Floor   01/31/2026     9,975       9,930       9,676  

USRP Holdings,

Inc.(1) (2) (3)

  Insurance   11.55%   L + 8.75%; 1.00% Floor   09/29/2025     10,300       10,180       10,171  
USRP Holdings,
Inc.(1) (2) (3) (4)
  Insurance   11.43%   L + 8.75%; 1.00% Floor   09/29/2025     2,600       1,687       1,684  

Viant Medical Holdings,

Inc.(1) (2)

  Health Care Equipment & Supplies   10.55%   L + 7.75%   07/02/2026     12,470       12,350       12,096  
Xcellence, Inc.(1) (2) (3)   IT Services   11.57%   L + 8.75%; 1.00% Floor   06/22/2024     19,600       19,159       19,208  
YI, LLC(1) (2) (3)   Health Care Equipment & Supplies   10.55%   L + 7.75%; 1.00% Floor   11/07/2025     23,000       22,380       22,367  
Zep Inc.(1) (2)   Chemicals   11.05%   L + 8.25%; 1.00% Floor   08/11/2025     35,700       34,910       32,487  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total 2nd Lien/Senior Secured Debt

          473,202       466,793  
Unsecured Debt – 0.53%          
Recipe Acquisition Corp.(3)   Food Products   13.25% PIK     12/21/2022     4,361       4,309       4,295  

Total Unsecured Debt

      4,309       4,295  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Corporate Debt

      1,385,870       1,375,787  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 
Portfolio Company   Industry        Coupon        Shares     Cost     Fair Value  
Preferred Stock – 1.50%          

Accuity Delivery Systems,

LLC^ (1) (3) (8) (9)

  Health Care Providers & Services           145,695     $ 4,800     $ 5,760  

Datacor Holdings,

Inc.(3) (6) (8) (9)

  Chemicals     7.00% PIK       1,000,000       1,000       1,470  

Recipe Acquisition

Corp.(3) (8) (9)

  Food Products     11.00% PIK       1,600       1,496       2,029  
Wine.com, LLC(1) (8) (9)   Beverages           337,425       2,900       2,900  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stock

          10,196       12,159  

 

The accompanying notes are part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit LLC

Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2018 (continued)

(in thousands, except unit and per unit amounts)

 

Portfolio Company   Industry        Coupon        Shares     Cost     Fair Value  
Common Stock – 1.40%

 

Collaborative Imaging Holdco, LLC – Class B^^^ (1) (3) (8)   Health Care Providers & Services           12,370       1,668       1,944  
Collaborative Imaging Holdco, LLC –
Class C^^^ (1) (3) (6) (8) (9)
  Health Care Providers & Services           11,675       232       324  
Continuum Managed Services LLC – Class A(1) (3) (8) (9)   IT Services           1,079       1,079       1,240  
Continuum Managed Services LLC – Class B(1) (3) (8) (9)   IT Services           731,623       11       395  
Elah Holdings, Inc.^ (1) (3) (8) (9)   Capital Markets           69,386       3,354       3,354  
National Spine and Pain Centers, LLC(1) (3) (8) (9)   Health Care Providers & Services           900       900       477  
Wrike, Inc.(1) (8) (9)   Professional Services           524,730       3,260       3,260  
Yasso, Inc.(1) (3) (8) (9)   Food Products           1,360       1,360       291  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Common Stock

          11,864       11,285  
Portfolio Company   Industry                  Units     Cost     Fair Value  
Warrants – 0.02%        
Recipe Acquisition Corp.(3) (8)   Food Products           44     $ 104     $ 130  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Warrants

              104       130  
           

 

 

   

 

 

 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 173.30%

 

  $ 1,408,034     $ 1,399,361  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS – (73.30%)

 

  $ (591,900
             

 

 

 
NET ASSETS – 100.00%

 

  $ 807,461  
 

 

 

 

 

(+)  

The Consolidated Schedule of Investments discloses the actual interest rate for partially or fully funded debt in effect as of the reporting date. Variable rate loans bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to either LIBOR (“L”) or alternate base rate (commonly based on the Prime Rate (“P”)), at the borrower’s option, which reset periodically based on the terms of the credit agreement. L loans are typically indexed to 12 month, 6 month, 3 month, 2 month, 1 month or 1 week L rates. As of December 31, 2018, rates for the 12 month, 6 month, 3 month, 2 month, 1 month and 1 week L are 3.01%, 2.88%, 2.81%, 2.61%, 2.50% and 2.41%, respectively. As of December 31, 2018, P was 5.50%. For investments with multiple reference rates or alternate base rates, the interest rate shown is the weighted average interest rate in effect at December 31, 2018.

(++)  

Par amount is denominated in U.S. Dollars (“$”) unless otherwise noted, Euro (“€”).

#  

Percentages are based on net assets.

^  

As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, the investment is deemed to be an “affiliated person” of the Company because the Company owns, either directly or indirectly, 5% or more of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities. See Note 3 “Significant Agreements and Related Party Transactions”.

^^^  

The portfolio company is otherwise deemed to be an “affiliated person” of the Company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. See Note 3 “Significant Agreements and Related Party Transactions”.

(1)  

Represent co-investments made with the Company’s affiliates in accordance with the terms of the exemptive relief that the Company received from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. See Note 3 “Significant Agreements and Related Party Transactions”.

(2)  

All, or a portion of, the assets are pledged as collateral for the revolving credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (the “JPM Revolving Credit Facility”). See Note 6 “Debt”.

(3)  

The fair value of the investment was determined using significant unobservable inputs. See Note 5 “Fair Value Measurement”.

(4)  

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 8 “Commitments and Contingencies”.

(5)  

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.

(6)  

The investment is not a qualifying asset under Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Company may not acquire any non-qualifying asset unless, at the time of acquisition, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the Company’s total assets. As of December 31, 2018 the aggregate fair value of these securities is $31,871 or 2.22% of the Company’s total assets.

(7)  

In exchange for the greater risk of loss, the “last-out” portion of the Company’s unitranche loan investment generally earns a higher interest rate than the “first-out” portions. The “first-out” portion of the loan would generally receive priority with respect to payment of principal, interest and any other amounts due thereunder over the “last-out” portion that the Company would continue to hold.

(8)  

Securities exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and may be deemed to be “restricted securities” under the Securities Act. As of December 31, 2018, the aggregate fair value of these securities is $23,574 or 2.92% of the Company’s net assets. The acquisition dates of the restricted securities are as follows:

 

Investment    Acquisition Date
Accuity Delivery Systems, LLC – Preferred Stock    06/13/2018
Collaborative Imaging Holdco, LLC – Class B – Common Stock    03/30/2018
Collaborative Imaging Holdco, LLC – Class C – Common Stock    03/30/2018
Continuum Managed Services LLC – Class A – Common Stock    06/08/2017
Continuum Managed Services LLC – Class B – Common Stock    06/08/2017
Datacor Holdings, Inc. – Preferred Stock    08/12/2016
Elah Holdings, Inc. – Common Stock    05/09/2018
National Spine and Pain Centers, LLC – Common Stock    06/02/2017
Recipe Acquisition Corp. – Preferred Stock    12/22/2016
Recipe Acquisition Corp. – Warrants    12/22/2016
Wine.com, LLC – Preferred Stock    11/14/2018
Wrike, Inc. – Common Stock    12/31/2018
Yasso, Inc. – Common Stock    03/23/2017

 

(9)   

Non-income producing security.

PIK – Payment-In-Kind

 

The accompanying notes are part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit LLC

Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2018 (continued)

(in thousands, except unit and per unit amounts)

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Foreign currency forward contracts

 

Counterparty   

Currency

Purchased

      

Currency

Sold

       Settlement       

Unrealized
Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 
Bank of America, N.A.      USD 411          EUR 351          01/04/2019        $ 9  
Bank of America, N.A.      USD 327          EUR 278          02/05/2019          7  
Bank of America, N.A.      USD 420          EUR 356          04/03/2019          9  
Bank of America, N.A.      USD 357          EUR 301          05/06/2019          8  
Bank of America, N.A.      USD 447          EUR 375          07/03/2019          10  
Bank of America, N.A.      USD 360          EUR 301          08/05/2019          9  
Bank of America, N.A.      USD 472          EUR 394          10/04/2019          10  
Bank of America, N.A.      USD 378          EUR 314          11/05/2019          9  
Bank of America, N.A.      USD 472          EUR 390          01/06/2020          11  
Bank of America, N.A.      USD 479          EUR 393          04/06/2020          11  
Bank of America, N.A.      USD 480          EUR 390          07/06/2020          12  
                 

 

 

 
                  $ 105  
                 

 

 

 

Currency Abbreviations:

EUR – Euro

USD – U.S. Dollar

 

The accompanying notes are part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit LLC

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

(in thousands, except unit and per unit amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

1.

ORGANIZATION

Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit LLC (the “Company”, which term refers to either Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit LLC or Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit LLC together with its consolidated subsidiaries, as the context may require), initially established on December 23, 2015 as Private Middle Market Credit LP, a Delaware limited partnership, converted to a Delaware limited liability company on April 4, 2016 and commenced investment operations on July 1, 2016. The Company has elected to be regulated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”). In addition, the Company has elected to be treated as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), commencing with its taxable year ended December 31, 2016.

The Company’s investment objective is to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation primarily through direct originations of secured debt, including first lien, unitranche, including last out portions of such loans, and second lien debt, and unsecured debt, including mezzanine debt, as well as through select equity investments.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (“GSAM”), a Delaware limited partnership and an affiliate of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (including its predecessors, “GS & Co.”), is the investment adviser (the “Investment Adviser”) of the Company. The term “Goldman Sachs” refers to The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (“Group Inc.”), together with GS & Co., GSAM and its other subsidiaries.

On May 6, 2016 (the “Initial Closing Date”), the Company began accepting subscription agreements (“Subscription Agreements”) from investors acquiring common units of the Company’s limited liability company interests (“Units”) in the Company’s private offering. Under the terms of the Subscription Agreements, investors are required to make capital contributions up to the undrawn amount of their capital commitment to purchase Units each time the Company delivers a drawdown notice. On November 1, 2016, the Company’s board of directors (the “Board of Directors” or the “Board”) approved an amended and restated limited liability company agreement and approved an extension of the final date on which the Company would accept Subscription Agreements to May 5, 2017.

The investment period commenced on the Initial Closing Date and continued through May 5, 2019. Following the end of the investment period, the Company will have the right to issue drawdowns only (i) to pay, and/or establish reserves for, actual or anticipated Company expenses, liabilities, including the payment or repayment of indebtedness for borrowed money (including through the issuance of notes and other evidence of indebtedness), other indebtedness, financings or extensions of credit, or other obligations, contingent or otherwise, including the Management Fee (as defined below), whether incurred before or after the end of the investment period, (ii) to fulfill investment commitments made or approved by the Investment Committee (as defined below) prior to the expiration of the Investment Period, (iii) to engage in hedging transactions or (iv) to make additional investments in existing portfolio companies (including transactions to hedge interest rate or currency risks related to such additional investment).

The term of the Company is until May 5, 2024, subject to the Board of Directors’ right to liquidate the Company at any time and to extend the term of the Company for up to two successive one-year periods. Upon the request of the Board of Directors and the approval of a majority-in-interest of the Unitholders, the term of the Company may be further extended.

Credit Alternatives GP LLC (the “Initial Member”), an affiliate of the Investment Adviser, made a capital contribution to the Company of one hundred dollars on June 9, 2016 (inception) and served as the sole initial member of the Company. The Company cancelled the Initial Member’s interest in the Company on July 14, 2016, the first date on which investors (other than the Initial Member) made their initial capital contribution to purchase Units (the “Initial Drawdown Date”).

The Company has formed certain wholly owned subsidiaries, which are structured as Delaware limited liability companies, to hold certain investments, including equity or equity-like investments in portfolio companies and corporate debt of portfolio companies.

 

2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The Company’s functional currency is U.S. dollars (“USD”) and these consolidated financial statements have been prepared in that currency. The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and pursuant to Regulation S-X. This requires the Company to make certain estimates and assumptions that may affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. These consolidated financial statements reflect normal and recurring adjustments that in the opinion of the Company are necessary for the fair statement of the results for the periods presented. Actual results may differ from the estimates and assumptions included in the consolidated financial statements.

 

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Certain financial information that is included in annual consolidated financial statements, including certain financial statement disclosures, prepared in accordance with GAAP, is not required for interim reporting purposes and has been condensed or omitted herein. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and notes related thereto for the year ended December 31, 2018, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, which was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on February 28, 2019. The results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year, any other interim period or any future year or period.

Certain prior period information has been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. The reclassification has no effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or the consolidated results of operations as previously reported.

As an investment company, the Company applies the accounting and reporting guidance in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies (“ASC 946”) issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”).

Basis of Consolidation

As provided under ASC 946, the Company will not consolidate its investment in a company other than an investment company subsidiary or a controlled operating company whose business consists of providing services to the Company. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the financial position and results of operations of its wholly owned subsidiaries, PMMC Blocker I, LLC (formerly known as My-On PMMC Blocker, LLC), PMMC Blocker II, LLC, PMMC Wine I, LLC and Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit SPV LLC (“SPV”). All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Revenue Recognition

The Company records its investment transactions on a trade date basis, which is the date when the Company assumes the risks for gains and losses related to that instrument. Realized gains and losses are based on the specific identification method.

Interest income, adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discount, is recorded on an accrual basis. Discounts and premiums to par value on investments purchased are accreted and amortized, respectively, into interest income over the life of the respective investment using the effective interest method. Loan origination fees, original issue discount (“OID”) and market discounts or premiums are capitalized and amortized into interest income using the effective interest method or straight-line method, as applicable. Exit fees that are receivable upon repayment of a loan or debt security are amortized into interest income over the life of the respective investment. Upon prepayment of a loan or debt security, any prepayment premiums, unamortized upfront loan origination fees and unamortized discounts are recorded as interest income. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company earned $1,609 and $1,686 in prepayment premiums, respectively, and $1,963 and $2,545 in accelerated accretion of upfront loan origination fees and unamortized discounts, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company earned $389 and $1,126 in prepayment premiums, respectively, and $681 and $1,421 in accelerated accretion of upfront loan origination fees and unamortized discounts, respectively.

Fees received from portfolio companies (directors’ fees, consulting fees, administrative fees, tax advisory fees and other similar compensation) are paid to the Company, unless, to the extent required by applicable law or exemptive relief, if any, therefrom, the Company only receives its allocable portion of such fees when invested in the same portfolio company as another account managed by the Investment Adviser.

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

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

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

Non-Accrual Investments

Investments are placed on non-accrual status when it is probable that principal, interest or dividends will not be collected according to contractual terms. Accrued interest or dividends generally are reversed when an investment is placed on non-accrual status. Interest or dividend payments received on non-accrual investments may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon management’s judgment. Non-accrual investments are restored to accrual status when past due principal and interest or dividends are paid and, in management’s judgment, principal and interest or dividend payments are likely to remain current. The Company may make exceptions to this treatment if an investment has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection. As of each of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company did not have any investments on non-accrual status.

 

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Investments

The Company carries its investments in accordance with ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), issued by the FASB, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires disclosures about fair value measurements. Fair value is generally based on quoted market prices provided by independent pricing services, broker or dealer quotations or alternative price sources. In the absence of quoted market prices, broker or dealer quotations or alternative price sources, investments are measured at fair value as determined by the Board of Directors within the meaning of the Investment Company Act.

Due to the inherent uncertainties of valuation, certain estimated fair values may differ significantly from the values that would have been realized had a ready market for these investments existed, and these differences could be material. See Note 5 “Fair Value Measurement.”

The Company generally invests in illiquid securities, including debt and equity investments, of middle-market companies. The Board of Directors has delegated to the Investment Adviser day-to-day responsibility for implementing and maintaining internal controls and procedures related to the valuation of the Company’s portfolio investments. Under valuation procedures adopted by the Board of Directors, market quotations are generally used to assess the value of the investments for which market quotations are readily available. The Investment Adviser obtains these market quotations from independent pricing services or at the bid prices obtained from at least two brokers or dealers, if available; otherwise from a principal market maker or a primary market dealer. To assess the continuing appropriateness of pricing sources and methodologies, the Investment Adviser regularly performs price verification procedures and issues challenges as necessary to independent pricing services or brokers, and any differences are reviewed in accordance with the valuation procedures. If the Board of Directors or Investment Adviser has a bona fide reason to believe any such market quotation does not reflect the fair value of an investment, it may independently value such investment in accordance with valuation procedures for investments for which market quotations are not readily available.

With respect to investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or for which market quotations are deemed not reflective of the fair value, the valuation procedures adopted by the Board of Directors contemplate a multi-step valuation process each quarter, as described below:

 

  (1)

The quarterly valuation process begins with each portfolio company or investment being initially valued by the investment professionals of the Investment Adviser responsible for the portfolio investment;

 

  (2)

The Board of Directors also engages independent valuation firms (the “Independent Valuation Advisors”) to provide independent valuations of the investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or are readily available but deemed not reflective of the fair value of an investment. The Independent Valuation Advisors independently value such investments using quantitative and qualitative information provided by the investment professionals of the Investment Adviser and the portfolio companies as well as any market quotations obtained from independent pricing services, brokers, dealers or market dealers. The Independent Valuation Advisors also provide analyses to support their valuation methodology and calculations. The Independent Valuation Advisors provide an opinion on a final range of values on such investments to the Board of Directors or the Audit Committee. The Independent Valuation Advisors define fair value in accordance with ASC 820 and utilize valuation approaches including the market approach, the income approach or both. A portion of the portfolio is reviewed on a quarterly basis, and all investments in the portfolio for which market quotations are not readily available, or are readily available, but deemed not reflective of the fair value of an investment, are reviewed at least annually by an Independent Valuation Advisor;

 

  (3)

The Independent Valuation Advisors’ preliminary valuations are reviewed by the Investment Adviser and the Valuation Oversight Group (“VOG”), a team that is part of the Controllers Department within the Finance Division of Goldman Sachs. The Independent Valuation Advisors’ valuation ranges are compared to the Investment Adviser’s valuations to ensure the Investment Adviser’s valuations are reasonable. VOG presents the valuations to the Private Investment Valuation and Side Pocket Working Group of the Investment Management Division Valuation Committee, which is comprised of representatives from GSAM who are independent of the investment decision making process;

 

  (4)

The Investment Management Division Valuation Committee ratifies fair valuations and makes recommendations to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors;

 

  (5)

The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors reviews valuation information provided by the Investment Management Division Valuation Committee, the Investment Adviser and the Independent Valuation Advisors. The Audit Committee then assesses such valuation recommendations; and

 

  (6)

The Board of Directors discusses the valuations and, within the meaning of the Investment Company Act, determines the fair value of the investments in good faith, based on the inputs of the Investment Adviser, the Independent Valuation Advisors and the Audit Committee.

Money Market Funds

Investments in money market funds are valued at net asset value (“NAV”) per share. See Note 3 “Significant Agreements and Related Party Transactions.”

 

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Cash

Cash consists of deposits held at a custodian bank. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company held an aggregate cash balance of $19,332 and $25,548, respectively. Foreign currency of $1,841 (acquisition cost of $1,829) and $553 (acquisition cost of $550) is included in cash as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

Foreign Currency Translation

Amounts denominated in foreign currencies are translated into USD on the following basis: (i) investments and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into USD based upon currency exchange rates effective on the last business day of the period; and (ii) purchases and sales of investments, borrowings and repayments of such borrowings, income, and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into USD based upon currency exchange rates prevailing on the transaction dates.

The Company does not isolate the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included within the net realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments. Fluctuations arising from the translation of non-investment assets and liabilities are included with the net change in unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency translations on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Foreign security and currency translations may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with investing in U.S. companies and U.S. government securities. These risks include, but are not limited to, currency fluctuations and revaluations and future adverse political, social and economic developments, which could cause investments in foreign markets to be less liquid and prices more volatile than those of comparable U.S. companies or U.S. government securities.

Derivatives

Foreign currency forward contracts

The Company may enter into foreign currency forward contracts to reduce the Company’s exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies. In a foreign currency forward contract, the Company agrees to receive or deliver a fixed quantity of one currency for another, at a pre-determined price at a future date. Forward foreign currency contracts are marked-to-market at the applicable forward rate. Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency forward contracts are recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition by counterparty on a net basis, not taking into account collateral posted which is recorded separately, if applicable. Notional amounts of foreign currency forward contract assets and liabilities are presented separately on the Consolidated Schedules of Investments. Purchases and settlements of foreign currency forward contracts having the same settlement date and counterparty are generally settled net and any realized gains or losses are recognized on the settlement date.

The Company does not utilize hedge accounting and as such, the Company recognizes its derivatives at fair value with changes in the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency forward contracts recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Income Taxes

The Company recognizes tax positions in its consolidated financial statements only when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination by the relevant taxing authority based on the technical merits of the position. A position that meets this standard is measured at the largest amount of benefit that will more likely than not be realized upon settlement. The Company reports any interest expense related to income tax matters in income tax expense, and any income tax penalties under expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The Company’s tax positions have been reviewed based on applicable statutes of limitation for tax assessments, which may vary by jurisdiction, and based on such review, the Company has concluded that no additional provision for income tax is required in the consolidated financial statements. The Company is subject to potential examination by certain taxing authorities in various jurisdictions. The Company’s tax positions are subject to ongoing interpretation of laws and regulations by taxing authorities.

The Company has elected to be treated as a RIC commencing with its taxable year ended December 31, 2016. So long as the Company maintains its status as a RIC, it will generally not be required to pay corporate-level U.S. federal income tax on any ordinary income or capital gains that it distributes at least annually to its stockholders as dividends. As a result, any U.S. federal income tax liability related to income earned and distributed by the Company represents obligations of the Company’s stockholders and will not be reflected in the consolidated financial statements of the Company.

To maintain its tax treatment as a RIC, the Company must meet specified source-of-income and asset diversification requirements and timely distribute to its Unitholders for each taxable year at least 90% of its investment company taxable income (generally, its net ordinary income plus the excess of its realized net short-term capital gains over realized net long-term capital losses, determined without regard to the dividends paid deduction). In order for the Company 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 Company, 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. If the Company chooses to do so, this generally would increase expenses and reduce the amount available to be distributed to Unitholders. The Company will accrue excise tax on estimated undistributed taxable income as required. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company accrued excise taxes of $37 and $37, respectively. As of June 30, 2019, $37 of accrued excise taxes remained payable. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company accrued excise taxes of $0 and $0, respectively.

 

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Certain of the Company’s consolidated subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal and state corporate level income taxes. Income tax expense, if any, is included under the income category for which it applies in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company accrued provision for taxes on realized gains on investments of $(182) and $(182), respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company accrued provision for taxes on unrealized gains on investments of $360 and $471, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company accrued provision for taxes on realized gains on investments of $(2) and $670, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company accrued provision for taxes on unrealized gains on investments of $0 and $0, respectively. As of June 30, 2019, $874 of income taxes remained payable.

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 Company 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 Unitholder’s tax basis in its Units. These book/tax differences are either temporary or permanent in nature. To the extent these differences are permanent they are charged or credited to common Units, 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 Company’s annual RIC tax return. Distributions to common Unitholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The amount to be paid out as a distribution is determined by the Board of Directors each quarter and is generally based upon the earnings estimated by the Investment Adviser. The Company may pay distributions to its Unitholders 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 Company intends to timely distribute to its Unitholders substantially all of its annual taxable income for each year, except that the Company may retain certain net capital gains for reinvestment and carry forward taxable income for distribution in the following year and pay any applicable tax. The specific tax characteristics of the Company’s distributions will be reported to Unitholders after the end of the calendar year. All distributions will be subject to available funds, and no assurance can be given that the Company will be able to declare such distributions in future periods.

Deferred Financing Costs

Deferred financing costs consist of fees and expenses paid in connection with the closing of, and amendments to, the revolving credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (the “JPM Revolving Credit Facility”) and the revolving credit facility between the Company and Bank of America, N.A. (the “BoA Revolving Credit Facility” and together with the JPM Revolving Credit Facility, the “Revolving Credit Facilities”). These costs are amortized using the straight-line method over the respective term of the Revolving Credit Facility. Deferred financing costs related to the Revolving Credit Facilities are presented separately as an asset on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2018, the SEC adopted the final rule under SEC release No. 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification, amending certain disclosure requirements that were redundant, duplicative, overlapping, outdated or superseded. The Company is no longer required to present components of distributable earnings on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition or the sources of distributable earnings and the amount of undistributed net investment income on the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Members’ Capital. Prior period information has been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation and this had no effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or the consolidated results of operations as previously reported. The following provides the prior period reclassifications.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Members’ Capital – The table below provides a reconciliation for previously disclosed distributions from net investment income and realized gain for the six months ended June 30, 2018 to distributions from distributable earnings as disclosed in the current filing.

 

Distributions to Unitholders from:

   For the six
months ended
  June 30, 2018  
 

Net investment income

   $ (35,283
  

 

 

 

Total distributions to Unitholders

   $ (35,283
  

 

 

 

 

3.

SIGNIFICANT AGREEMENTS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Investment Advisory Agreement

The Company entered into an investment advisory agreement effective as of April 11, 2016 (the “Investment Advisory Agreement”) with the Investment Adviser, pursuant to which the Investment Adviser manages the Company’s investment program and related activities.

 

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Management Fee

The Company pays the Investment Adviser a management fee (the “Management Fee”), payable quarterly in arrears, equal to 0.375% (i.e., an annual rate of 1.50%) of the average NAV of the Company (including un-invested cash and cash equivalents) at the end of the then-current quarter and the prior calendar quarter (and, in the case of the Company’s first quarter, the NAV as of such quarter-end). The Management Fee for any partial quarter will be appropriately prorated.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, Management Fees amounted to $3,468 and $6,689, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, Management Fees amounted to $2,193 and $4,130, respectively. As of June 30, 2019, $3,468 remained payable.

Incentive Fee

Pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Company pays to the Investment Adviser an Incentive Fee (the “Incentive Fee”) as follows:

 

  a)

First, no Incentive Fee is payable to the Investment Adviser until the Company has made cumulative distributions pursuant to this clause (a) equal to aggregate Contributed Capital (as defined below);

 

  b)

Second, no Incentive Fee is payable to the Investment Adviser until the Company has made cumulative distributions pursuant to this clause (b) equal to a 7% return per annum, compounded annually, on aggregate unreturned Contributed Capital, from the date each capital contribution is made through the date such capital has been returned;

 

  c)

Third, subject to clauses (a) and (b), the Investment Adviser is entitled to an Incentive Fee equal to 100% of all amounts designated by the Company as proceeds intended for distribution and Incentive Fee payments, until such time as the cumulative Incentive Fee paid to the Investment Adviser pursuant to this clause (c) is equal to 15% of the amount by which the sum of (i) cumulative distributions to Unitholders pursuant to clauses (a) and (b) above and (ii) the cumulative Incentive Fee previously paid to the Investment Adviser pursuant to this clause exceeds Contributed Capital; and

 

  d)

Fourth, at any time that clause (c) has been satisfied, the Investment Adviser is entitled to an Incentive Fee equal to 15% of all amounts designated by the Company as proceeds intended for distribution and Incentive Fee payments.

The Incentive Fee is calculated on a cumulative basis and the amount of the Incentive Fee payable prior to a proposed distribution will be determined and, if applicable, paid in accordance with the foregoing formula each time amounts are to be distributed to the Unitholders. The Incentive Fee is a fee owed by the Company to the Investment Adviser and is not paid out of distributions made to Unitholders.

In no event will an amount be paid with respect to the Incentive Fee to the extent it would cause the aggregate amount of the Company’s capital gains paid in respect of the Incentive Fee to exceed 20% of the Company’s realized capital gains computed net of all realized capital losses and unrealized capital depreciation, in each case determined on a cumulative basis from inception of the Company through the date of the proposed payment (the “Incentive Fee Cap”).

“Contributed Capital” is the aggregate amount of capital contributions that have been made by all Unitholders in respect of their Units to the Company. All distributions (or deemed distributions), including investment income (i.e. proceeds received in respect of interest payments, dividends and fees) and proceeds attributable to the repayment or disposition of any Investment, to Unitholders will be considered a return of Contributed Capital. Unreturned Contributed Capital equals aggregate Contributed Capital minus cumulative distributions, but is never less than zero.

The term “proceeds intended for distribution and Incentive Fee payments” includes proceeds from the full or partial realization of the Company’s Investments and income from investing activities and may include return of capital, ordinary income and capital gains.

If, at the termination of the Company, the Investment Adviser has received aggregate payments of Incentive Fees in excess of the amount the Investment Adviser would have received had the Incentive Fees been determined upon such termination, then the Investment Adviser will reimburse the Company for the difference between the amount of Incentive Fees actually received and the amount determined at termination (the “Investment Adviser Reimbursement Obligation”). However, the Investment Adviser will not be required to reimburse the Company an amount greater than the aggregate Incentive Fees paid to the Investment Adviser, reduced by the excess (if any) of (a) the aggregate federal, state and local income tax liability the Investment Adviser incurred in connection with the payment of such Incentive Fees (assuming the highest marginal applicable federal and New York city and state income tax rates applied to such payments), over (b) an amount equal to the U.S. federal and state tax benefits available to the Investment Adviser by virtue of the payment made by the Investment Adviser pursuant to its Investment Adviser Reimbursement Obligation (assuming that, to the extent such payments are deductible by the Investment Adviser, the benefit of such deductions will be computed using the then highest marginal applicable federal and New York city and state income tax rates).

 

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If the Investment Advisory Agreement is terminated prior to the termination of the Company (other than the Investment Adviser voluntarily terminating the agreement), the Company will pay to the Investment Adviser a final Incentive Fee payment (the “Final Incentive Fee Payment”). The Final Incentive Fee Payment will be calculated as of the date the Investment Advisory Agreement is terminated and will equal the amount of Incentive Fee that would be payable to the Investment Adviser if (a) all Investments were liquidated for their current value (but without taking into account any unrealized appreciation of any Investment), and any unamortized deferred Investment-related fees would be deemed accelerated, (b) the proceeds from such liquidation were used to pay all of the Company’s outstanding liabilities, and (c) the remainder was distributed to Unitholders and paid as Incentive Fee in accordance with the Incentive Fee waterfall described above for determining the amount of the Incentive Fee, subject to the Incentive Fee Cap. The Company will make the Final Incentive Fee Payment in cash on or immediately following the date the Investment Advisory Agreement is so terminated. The Investment Adviser Reimbursement Obligation will be determined as of the date of the termination of the Investment Advisory Agreement for purposes of the Final Incentive Fee Payment.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company accrued unvested Incentive Fees of $2,258 and $4,655, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company accrued unvested Incentive Fees of $2,496 and $5,239, respectively. As of June 30, 2019, $21,835 remained payable in accordance with the terms of the Investment Advisory Agreement.

Expense Limitation

Pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement, Company expenses borne by the Company in the ordinary course on an annual basis (excluding Management Fee, Incentive Fee, organizational and start-up expenses and leverage-related expenses) will not exceed an amount equal to 0.5% of the aggregate amount of commitments to the Company by holders of its common Units; provided, however, that expenses incurred outside of the ordinary course, including litigation and similar expenses, are not subject to such cap. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, there have been no reimbursements from the Investment Adviser pursuant to this provision.

Administration and Custodian Fees

The Company has entered into an administration agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (the “Administrator”) under which the Administrator provides various accounting and administrative services to the Company. The Company pays the Administrator fees for its services as it determines are commercially reasonable in its sole discretion. The Company also reimburses the Administrator for all reasonable expenses. To the extent that the Administrator outsources any of its functions, the Administrator pays any compensation associated with such functions. The Administrator also serves as the Company’s custodian (the “Custodian”).

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company incurred expenses for services provided by the Administrator and the Custodian of $291 and $561, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company incurred expenses for services provided by the Administrator and the Custodian of $193 and $378, respectively. As of June 30, 2019, $239 remained payable.

Transfer Agent Fees

State Street Bank and Trust Company serves as the Company’s transfer agent (“Transfer Agent”), registrar and disbursing agent. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company incurred expenses for services provided by the Transfer Agent of $43 and $72, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company incurred expenses for services provided by the Transfer Agent of $33 and $59, respectively. As of June 30, 2019, $31 remained payable.

Affiliates

The Company’s investments in affiliates for the six months ended June 30, 2019 were as follows:

 

     

Fair Value as of

December 31,

2018

    

Gross

Additions(2)

    

Gross

Reductions(3)

   

Net Realized

Gain (Loss)

    

Net Change
in Unrealized 

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

    

Fair Value as

of June 30,

2019

    

Dividend,

Interest

and Other

Income

 
Non-Controlled Affiliates                    
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund (1)    $      $ 582,353      $ (549,990   $      $      $ 32,363      $ 185  
Accuity Delivery Systems, LLC      20,688        39                     1,036        21,763        793  
Collaborative Imaging Holdco, LLC      15,400        12                     596        16,008        695  
Elah Holdings, Inc.      3,354                                   3,354         
Total Non-Controlled Affiliates    $ 39,442      $ 582,404      $ (549,990   $      $ 1,632      $ 73,488      $ 1,673  

 

(1)   

Fund advised by an affiliate of Goldman Sachs.

(2)   

Gross additions may include increases in the cost basis of investments resulting from new portfolio investments, PIK interest or dividends, the accretion of discounts, the exchange of one or more existing securities for one or more new securities and the movement of an existing portfolio company into this category from a different category.

(3)   

Gross reductions may include decreases in the cost basis of investments resulting from principal collections related to investment repayments or sales, the exchange of one or more existing securities for one or more new securities and the movement of an existing portfolio company out of this category into a different category.

 

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The Company’s investments in affiliates for the year ended December 31, 2018 were as follows:

 

     

Fair Value as of

December 31,

2017

    

Gross

Additions(2)

    

Gross

Reductions(3)

   

Net Realized

Gain (Loss)

    

Net Change

in Unrealized 

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

    

Fair Value as of

December 31,

2018

    

Dividend,

Interest

and Other

Income

 
Non-Controlled Affiliates                    
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund (1)    $ 1,313      $ 563,297      $ (564,610   $      $      $      $ 202  
Accuity Delivery Systems, LLC             19,730                     958        20,688        860  
Collaborative Imaging Holdco, LLC             15,115                     285        15,400        1,053  
Elah Holdings, Inc.             3,354                            3,354         
Total Non-Controlled Affiliates    $ 1,313      $ 601,496      $ (564,610   $      $ 1,243      $ 39,442      $ 2,115  

 

(1)   

Fund advised by an affiliate of Goldman Sachs.

(2)   

Gross additions may include increases in the cost basis of investments resulting from new portfolio investments, PIK interest or dividends, the accretion of discounts, the exchange of one or more existing securities for one or more new securities and the movement of an existing portfolio company into this category from a different category.

(3)   

Gross reductions may include decreases in the cost basis of investments resulting from principal collections related to investment repayments or sales, the exchange of one or more existing securities for one or more new securities and the movement of an existing portfolio company out of this category into a different category.

 

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Due To Affiliates

The Investment Adviser pays certain general and administrative expenses on behalf of the Company in the ordinary course of business. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, there were $376 and $486, respectively, included within Accrued expenses and other liabilities and $0 and $68, respectively, included within Interest and other debt expense payable paid by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates on behalf of the Company.

Co-investment Activity

In certain circumstances, negotiated co-investments by the Company and other funds managed by the Investment Adviser may be made only pursuant to an order from the SEC permitting the Company to do so. On January 4, 2017, the SEC granted exemptive relief (“Exemptive Relief”) that permits the Company to co-invest with Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc. (“GS BDC”), Goldman Sachs Middle Market Lending Corp. (“GS MMLC”), Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit II LLC (“GS PMMC II) and certain other funds that may be managed by GSAM, including the GSAM Credit Alternatives Team, after the date of the exemptive order, subject to certain conditions including that co-investments are made in a manner consistent with the Company’s investment objectives, positions, policies, strategies and restrictions, as well as regulatory requirements and pursuant to the conditions required by the Exemptive Relief, and are allocated fairly amount participants. The GSAM Credit Alternatives Team is comprised of investment professionals dedicated to the Company’s investment strategy and other funds that share a similar investment strategy with the Company, who are responsible for identifying investment opportunities, conducting research and due diligence on prospective investments, negotiating and structuring the Company’s investments and monitoring and servicing the Company’s investments, together with investment professionals who are primarily focused on investment strategies in syndicated, liquid credit. Under the terms of the Exemptive Relief, a “required majority” (as defined in Section 57(o) of the Investment Company Act) of the Company’s independent directors must make certain conclusions in connection with a co-investment transaction, including that (1) the terms of the proposed transaction are reasonable and fair to the Company and the Company’s stockholders and do not involve overreaching in respect of the Company or its stockholders on the part of any person concerned, and (2) the transaction is consistent with the interests of the Company’s stockholders and is consistent with the then-current investment objectives and strategies of the Company. As a result of the Exemptive Relief, there could be significant overlap in the Company’s investment portfolio and the investment portfolios of GS BDC, GS MMLC, GS PMMC II and/or other funds established by the GSAM Credit Alternatives Team that could avail themselves of the Exemptive Relief.

 

4.

INVESTMENTS

As of the dates indicated, the Company’s investments (excluding an investment in a money market fund managed by an affiliate of Group Inc. of $32,363 and $0, respectively) consisted of the following:

 

     June 30, 2019      December 31, 2018  
Investment Type    Cost      Fair Value      Cost      Fair Value  
1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt    $ 883,960      $ 881,866      $ 743,103      $ 741,446  
1st Lien/Last-Out Unitranche      120,920        120,367        165,256        163,253  
2nd Lien/Senior Secured Debt      459,147        446,572        473,202        466,793  
Unsecured Debt      4,314        4,306        4,309        4,295  
Preferred Stock      15,206        16,576        10,196        12,159  
Common Stock      13,096        16,001        11,864        11,285  
Warrants      104        89        104        130  

Total Investments

   $ 1,496,747      $ 1,485,777      $ 1,408,034      $ 1,399,361  

 

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As of the dates indicated, the industry composition of the Company’s portfolio at fair value and net assets was as follows:

 

     June 30, 2019     December 31, 2018  
Industry    Fair Value     Net Assets     Fair Value     Net Assets  
Software      11.8     18.6     10.4     18.0
Internet Software & Services      10.7       16.9       9.4       16.3  
Health Care Providers & Services      8.9       14.1       8.4       14.5  
Health Care Technology      7.9       12.6       4.7       8.1  
Chemicals      6.2       9.8       7.3       12.7  
Diversified Financial Services      5.8       9.2       6.4       11.1  
IT Services      5.4       8.5       8.4       14.6  
Media      5.2       8.2       5.0       8.7  
Professional Services      4.1       6.4       4.4       7.6  
Health Care Equipment & Supplies      4.1       6.4       4.9       8.5  
Road & Rail      3.9       6.1       3.3       5.7  
Insurance      2.9       4.6       2.3       4.1  
Food Products      2.7       4.3       3.6       6.2  
Internet Catalog & Retail      2.6       4.0       2.2       3.9  
Household Products      2.5       3.9       2.7       4.7  
Transportation Infrastructure      2.3       3.6              
Air Freight & Logistics      2.2       3.5       2.3       4.0  
Diversified Telecommunication Services      2.2       3.4       2.4       4.1  
Building Products      1.7       2.6       1.8       3.1  
Real Estate Management & Development      1.4       2.2       1.4       2.4  
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure      1.2       2.0       1.3       2.2  
Beverages      0.8       1.3       0.9       1.5  
Diversified Consumer Services      0.8       1.3       2.4       4.2  
Auto Components      0.8       1.2       0.8       1.4  
Commercial Services & Supplies      0.6       1.0       0.5       0.9  
Containers & Packaging      0.6       1.0       0.7       1.2  
Life Sciences Tools & Services      0.5       0.8       0.6       1.0  
Capital Markets      0.2       0.4       0.2       0.4  
Distributors                  1.3       2.2  

Total

     100.0     157.9     100.0     173.3

 

(1)  

Position is an unfunded loan commitment

As of the dates indicated, the geographic composition of the Company’s portfolio at fair value was as follows:

 

Geographic    June 30, 2019     December 31, 2018  
United States      98.0     97.9
Ireland      2.0       2.1  

Total

     100.0     100.0

 

5.

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount that would be received to sell an asset or would be paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (i.e., the exit price).

The fair value hierarchy under ASC 820 prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The levels used for classifying investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in these securities. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:

Basis of Fair Value Measurement

Level 1 – Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices available in active markets for identical instruments as of the reporting date. The types of financial instruments included in Level 1 include unrestricted securities, including equities and derivatives, listed in active markets.

 

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Level 2 – Inputs to the valuation methodology are other than quoted prices in active markets, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date. The types of financial instruments in this category include less liquid and restricted securities listed in active markets, securities traded in other than active markets, government and agency securities and certain over-the-counter derivatives where the fair value is based on observable inputs.

Level 3 – Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to overall fair value measurement. The inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation. Financial instruments that are included in this category include investments in privately held entities and certain over-the-counter derivatives where the fair value is based on unobservable inputs.

A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Note 2 “Significant Accounting Policies” should be read in conjunction with the information outlined below.

The table below presents the valuation techniques and the nature of significant inputs generally used in determining the fair value of Level 2 Instruments.

 

Level 2 Instruments    Valuation Techniques and Significant Inputs
Equity and Fixed Income   

The types of instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices, broker or dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources with reasonable levels of price transparency include commercial paper, most government agency obligations, most corporate debt securities, certain mortgage-backed securities, certain bank loans, less liquid publicly listed equities, certain state and municipal obligations, certain money market instruments and certain loan commitments.

 

Valuations of Level 2 Equity and Fixed Income instruments can be verified to quoted prices, broker or dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources with reasonable levels of price transparency. Consideration is given to the nature of the quotations (e.g. indicative or firm) and the relationship of recent market activity to the prices provided from alternative pricing sources.

Derivative Contracts   

OTC derivatives (both centrally cleared and bilateral) are valued using market transactions and other market evidence whenever possible, including market-based inputs to models, calibration to market-clearing transactions, broker or dealer quotations, or other alternative pricing sources with reasonable levels of price transparency. Where models are used, the selection of a particular model to value an OTC derivative depends upon the contractual terms of, and specific risks inherent in, the instrument, as well as the availability of pricing information in the market. The Company generally uses similar models to value similar instruments. Valuation models require a variety of inputs, including contractual terms, market prices, yield curves, credit curves, measures of volatility, voluntary and involuntary prepayment rates, loss severity rates and correlations of such inputs. For OTC derivatives that trade in liquid markets, model inputs can generally be verified and model selection does not involve significant management judgment. OTC derivatives are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy when significant inputs are corroborated by market evidence.

The table below presents the valuation techniques and the nature of significant inputs generally used in determining the fair value of Level 3 Instruments.

 

Level 3 Instruments    Valuation Techniques and Significant Inputs
Bank Loans, Corporate Debt, and Other Debt Obligations   

Valuations are generally based on discounted cash flow techniques, for which the significant inputs are the amount and timing of expected future cash flows, market yields and recovery assumptions. The significant inputs are generally determined based on relative value analyses, which incorporate comparisons both to credit default swaps that reference the same underlying credit risk and to other debt instruments for the same issuer for which observable prices or broker quotes are available. Other valuation methodologies are used as appropriate including market comparables, transactions in similar instruments and recovery/liquidation analysis.

Equity

  

Recent third-party investments or pending transactions are considered to be the best evidence for any change in fair value. When these are not available, the following valuation methodologies are used, as appropriate and available:

•  Transactions in similar instruments;

•  Discounted cash flow techniques;

•  Third party appraisals; and

•  Industry multiples and public comparables.

Evidence includes recent or pending reorganizations (for example, merger proposals, tender offers and debt restructurings) and significant changes in financial metrics, including:

•  Current financial performance as compared to projected performance;

•  Capitalization rates and multiples; and

•  Market yields implied by transactions of similar or related assets.

 

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The tables below present the ranges of significant unobservable inputs used to value the Company’s Level 3 assets and liabilities as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018. These ranges represent the significant unobservable inputs that were used in the valuation of each type of instrument, but they do not represent a range of values for any one instrument. For example, the lowest yield in 1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt is appropriate for valuing that specific debt investment, but may not be appropriate for valuing any other debt investments in this asset class. Accordingly, the ranges of inputs presented below do not represent uncertainty in, or possible ranges of, fair value measurements of the Company’s Level 3 assets and liabilities.

 

 

Level 3 Instruments  

Level 3 Assets as of

June 30, 2019(1)

 

Significant Unobservable

Inputs by Valuation

Techniques(2)

 

Range(3) of Significant

Unobservable

Inputs (Weighted Average(4))

as of

June 30, 2019

Bank Loans, Corporate Debt, and Other Debt Obligations   1st Lien/Senior Secured   Discounted cash flows:    
  $766,392  

•  Discount Rate

  6.8% - 12.5% (9.1%)
  1st Lien/Last-Out Unitranche   Discounted cash flows:    
    $120,367  

•  Discount Rate

  8.1% - 10.1% (9.9%)
    2nd Lien/Senior Secured   Discounted cash flows:    
    $333,426  

•  Discount Rate

  10.2% - 11.2% (10.7%)
    Unsecured Debt   Discounted cash flows:    
    $4,306  

•  Discount Rate

  3.7% - 18.5% (13.7%)
Equity   Preferred Stock   Comparable multiples:    
    $16,576  

•  EV/Revenue

  1.5x - 3.4x (1.2x)
      Comparable multiples:    
       

•  EV/EBITDA(5)

  7.8x - 16.5x (12.9x)
    Common Stock   Discounted cash flows:    
    $16,001  

•  Discount Rate

  14.9% - 30.8% (24.5%)
      Comparable multiples:    
     

•  EV/Revenue

  5.6x - 22.2x (9.5x)
      Comparable multiples:    
       

•  EV/EBITDA(5)

  7.8x - 15.2x (12.9x)
    Warrants   Comparable multiples:    
    $89  

•  EV/EBITDA(5)

  8.0x - 18.0x (13.3x)

 

(1)   

Included within Level 3 assets of $1,347,719 is an amount of $90,562 for which the Investment Adviser did not develop the unobservable inputs (examples include single source broker quotations, third party pricing, and prior transactions).

(2)   

The fair value of any one instrument may be determined using multiple valuation techniques. For example, market comparable and discounted cash flows may be used together to determine fair value. Therefore, the Level 3 balance encompasses both of these techniques.

(3)   

The range for an asset category consisting of a single investment represents the relevant market data considered in determining the fair value of the investment.

(4)   

Weighted average for an asset category consisting of multiple investments is calculated by weighting the significant unobservable input by the relative fair value of the investment. Weighted average for an asset category consisting of a single investment represents the significant unobservable input used in the fair value of the investment.

(5)   

Enterprise value of portfolio company as a multiple of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”).

 

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Level 3 Instruments  

Level 3 Assets as of

December 31, 2018(1)

 

Significant Unobservable

Inputs by Valuation

Techniques(2)

 

Range(3) of Significant

Unobservable

Inputs (Weighted Average(4))

as of

December 31, 2018

Bank Loans, Corporate Debt, and Other Debt Obligations   1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt   Discounted cash flows:    
  $587,398  

•  Discount Rate

  8.4% – 13.0% (9.9%)
  1st Lien/Last-Out Unitranche   Discounted cash flows:    
    $163,253  

•  Discount Rate

  9.3% – 15.0% (11.3%)
    2nd Lien/Senior Secured Debt   Discounted cash flows:    
    $320,120  

•  Discount Rate

  10.8% – 16.5% (11.5%)
    Unsecured Debt   Discounted cash flows:    
    $4,295  

•  Discount Rate

  6.4% – 22.6% (13.7%)
Equity   Preferred Stock   Comparable multiples:    
    $9,259  

•  EV/EBITDA(5)

  10.0x – 18.9x (16.2x)
    Common Stock   Discounted cash flows:    
    $8,025  

•  Discount Rate

  14.6% – 31.0% (24.5%)
      Comparable multiples:    
       

•  EV/EBITDA(5)

  8.4x – 13.0x (11.7x)
    Warrants   Comparable multiples:    
    $130  

•  EV/EBITDA(5)

  10.0x – 22.3x (13.3x)

 

(1)   

Included within Level 3 assets of $1,339,496 is an amount of $247,016 for which the Investment Adviser did not develop the unobservable inputs (examples include single source broker quotations, third party pricing, and prior transactions).

(2)   

The fair value of any one instrument may be determined using multiple valuation techniques. For example, market comparable and discounted cash flows may be used together to determine fair value. Therefore, the Level 3 balance encompasses both of these techniques.

(3)   

The range for an asset category consisting of a single investment represents the relevant market data considered in determining the fair value of the investment.

(4)   

Weighted average for an asset category consisting of multiple investments is calculated by weighting the significant unobservable input by the relative fair value of the investment. Weighted average for an asset category consisting of a single investment represents the significant unobservable input used in the fair value of the investment.

(5)   

Enterprise value of portfolio company as a multiple of EBITDA.

As noted above, the income and market approaches were used in the determination of fair value of certain Level 3 assets as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018. The significant unobservable inputs used in the income approach are the discount rate or market yield used to discount the estimated future cash flows expected to be received from the underlying investment, which include both future principal and interest payments. An increase in the discount rate or market yield would result in a decrease in the fair value. Included in the consideration and selection of discount rates is risk of default, rating of the investment, call provisions and comparable company investments. The significant unobservable inputs used in the market approach are based on market comparable transactions and market multiples of publicly traded comparable companies. Increases or decreases in market comparable transactions or market multiples would result in an increase or decrease, respectively, in the fair value.

The following is a summary of the Company’s assets categorized within the fair value hierarchy as of June 30, 2019:

 

Assets    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  
1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt    $        $ 24,912        $ 856,954        $ 881,866  
1st Lien/Last-Out Unitranche                        120,367          120,367  
2nd Lien/Senior Secured Debt               113,146          333,426          446,572  
Unsecured Debt                        4,306          4,306  
Preferred Stock                        16,576          16,576  
Common Stock                        16,001          16,001  
Warrants                        89          89  
Affiliated Money Market Fund      32,363                            32,363  
Total assets    $ 32,363        $ 138,058        $ 1,347,719        $ 1,518,140  
Derivatives    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  
Foreign currency forward contracts (asset)(1)    $        $ 145        $        $ 145  
Total    $        $ 145        $        $ 145  

 

(1)  

Amounts disclosed represent the unrealized appreciation on the foreign currency forward contracts.

 

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The following is a summary of the Company’s assets categorized within the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2018:

 

Assets    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  
1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt    $        $        $ 741,446        $ 741,446  
1st Lien/Last-Out Unitranche                        163,253          163,253  
2nd Lien/Senior Secured Debt               59,865          406,928          466,793  
Unsecured Debt                        4,295          4,295  
Preferred Stock                        12,159          12,159  
Common Stock                        11,285          11,285  
Warrants                        130          130  
Affiliated Money Market Fund                                  
Total assets    $        $ 59,865        $ 1,339,496        $ 1,399,361  
Derivatives    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  
Foreign currency forward contracts (asset)(1)    $        $ 105        $        $ 105  
Total    $        $ 105        $        $ 105  

 

(1)  

Amounts disclosed represent the unrealized appreciation on the foreign currency forward contracts.

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

 

Level 3  

Beginning

Balance

as of

January 1,

2019

    Purchases(1)    

Net

Realized

Gain (Loss)

   

Net Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)(2)

   

Sales and

Settlements(1)

   

Net

Amortization

of Premium/

Discount

   

Transfers

In

   

Transfers

Out

   

Ending

Balance

as of

June 30,

2019

 
1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt   $ 741,446     $ 221,630     $ (10   $ (552   $ (108,456   $ 2,896     $     $     $ 856,954  
1st Lien/Last-Out Unitranche     163,253       14,232       (10,236     1,450       (49,397     1,065                   120,367  
2nd Lien/Senior Secured Debt     406,928       22,961       (12,341     2,430       (40,904     947             (46,595     333,426  
Unsecured Debt     4,295                   6             5                   4,306  
Preferred Stock     12,159       6,010       750       (593     (1,750                       16,576  
Common Stock     11,285       1,232             3,484                               16,001  
Warrants     130                   (41                             89  
Total assets   $ 1,339,496     $ 266,065     $ (21,837   $ 6,184     $ (200,507   $ 4,913     $     $ (46,595   $ 1,347,719  

 

(1)   

Purchases may include PIK and securities received in corporate actions and restructurings. Sales and Settlements may include securities delivered in corporate actions and restructuring of investments.

(2)   

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) relating to assets still held as of June 30, 2019 totaled $4,842, consisting of the following: 1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt $(81), 1st Lien/Last-Out Unitranche $1,416, 2nd Lien/Senior Secured Debt $181, Unsecured Debt $6, Preferred Stock $(123), Common Stock $3,484 and Warrants $(41).

The following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for the six months ended June 30, 2018:

 

Level 3  

Beginning

Balance

as of

January 1,

2018

    Purchases(1)    

Net

Realized

Gain (Loss)

   

Net Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)(2)

   

Sales and

Settlements(1)

   

Net

Amortization

of Premium/

Discount

   

Transfers

In

   

Transfers

Out

   

Ending

Balance

as of

June 30,

2018

 
1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt   $ 285,254     $ 92,754     $ (7   $ (95   $ (29,613   $ 1,002     $     $     $ 349,295  
1st Lien/Last-Out Unitranche     112,956       68,228             (1,345     (29,343     972                   151,468  
2nd Lien/Senior Secured Debt     403,616       82,698             (479     (30,393     924       27,918             484,284  
Unsecured Debt     3,783                   (4           4                   3,783  
Preferred Stock     2,979       4,800             222                               8,001  
Common Stock     3,573       5,254       2,324       331       (3,225                       8,257  
Warrants     99                   (5                             94  
Total assets   $ 812,260     $ 253,734     $ 2,317     $ (1,375   $ (92,574   $ 2,902     $ 27,918     $     $ 1,005,182  

 

(1)   

Purchases may include PIK and securities received in corporate actions and restructurings. Sales and Settlements may include securities delivered in corporate actions and restructuring of investments.

(2)   

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) relating to assets still held as of June 30, 2018 totaled $(1,060), consisting of the following: 1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt $(61), 1st Lien/Last-Out Unitranche $(1,191), 2nd Lien/Senior Secured Debt $(351), Unsecured Debt $(4), Preferred Stock $222, Common Stock $330 and Warrants $(5).

 

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Transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy are reported at the beginning of the reporting period in which they occur. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, transfers from Level 3 to Level 2 were primarily due to increased price transparency. For the six months ended June 30, 2018, transfers from Level 2 to Level 3 were primarily due to decreased price transparency.

Debt Not Carried at Fair Value

The fair value of the Company’s debt, which would have been categorized as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, approximates its carrying value.

 

6.

DEBT

In accordance with the Investment Company Act, with certain exceptions, the Company is currently allowed to borrow amounts such that its asset coverage ratio, as defined in the Investment Company Act, is at least 200% after such borrowing (or 150% if certain requirements are met). As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company’s asset coverage ratio based on the aggregate amount outstanding of senior securities (which includes the Revolving Credit Facilities) was 269% and 239%, respectively.

The Company’s outstanding debt as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 was as follows:

 

     As of  
     June 30, 2019      December 31, 2018  
     

Aggregate

Borrowing

Amount

Committed

    

Amount

Available

    

Carrying

Value(3)

    

Aggregate

Borrowing

Amount

Committed

    

Amount

Available

    

Carrying

Value(3)

 
BoA Revolving Credit Facility(1)      N/A        N/A        N/A      $ 130,000      $ 19,500      $ 110,500  
JPM Revolving Credit Facility(2)      630,000        76,200        552,322        465,000               463,962  
Total Debt    $ 630,000      $ 76,200      $ 552,322      $ 595,000      $ 19,500      $ 574,462  

 

(1)   

As of December 31, 2018, all outstanding borrowings were in USD.

(2)   

The Company may borrow amounts in USD or certain other permitted currencies. As of June 30, 2019, the Company had outstanding borrowings denominated in USD of $494,443 and in Euros (EUR) of EUR 50,900. As of December 31, 2018, the Company had outstanding borrowings denominated in USD of $405,643 and in Euros (EUR) of EUR 50,900.

(3)   

Debt outstanding denominated in currencies other than USD have been converted to USD using the applicable foreign currency exchange rate as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

The combined weighted average interest rates of the aggregate borrowings outstanding for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and for the year ended December 31, 2018 were 5.90% and 5.30%, respectively.

 

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BoA Revolving Credit Facility

The Company entered into the BoA Revolving Credit Facility on July 18, 2016 with Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent , lead arranger, letter of credit issuer and lender. The Company amended the BoA Revolving Credit Facility on March 3, 2017, July 16, 2018 and August 1, 2018.

On May 31, 2019, the BoA Revolving Credit Facility matured and the Company has repaid in full all indebtedness, liabilities and other obligations thereof. In connection with the maturity of the BoA Revolving Credit Facility, all liens on collateral were released.

Costs of $2,383 were incurred in connection with obtaining and amending the BoA Revolving Credit Facility, which were recorded as deferred financing costs on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and were amortized over the life of the BoA Revolving Credit Facility using the straight-line method until maturity. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, outstanding deferred financing costs were $0 and $163, respectively.

The summary information of the BoA Revolving Credit Facility for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 is as follows:

 

     

Three Months Ended

June 30, 2019

    

Three Months Ended

June 30, 2018

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2019
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
 
Borrowing interest expense    $ 54      $ 2,616      $ 1,089      $ 5,332  
Facility fees      14        25        26        34  
Amortization of financing costs      66        223        165        443  
Total    $ 134      $ 2,864      $ 1,280      $ 5,809  
Weighted average interest rate      5.04%        4.99%        5.07%        4.82%  
Average outstanding balance    $ 4,266      $ 210,500      $ 43,315      $ 223,160  

JPM Revolving Credit Facility

On November 21, 2017, SPV entered into the JPM Revolving Credit Facility. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (“JPM”) serves as administrative agent, State Street Bank and Trust Company serves as collateral agent, collateral administrator, bank and securities intermediary and the Company serves as portfolio manager under the JPM Revolving Credit Facility. State Street Bank and Trust Company also acts as the Company’s transfer agent, disbursing agent, custodian and administrator as well as SPV’s custodian. The Company amended the JPM Revolving Credit Facility on August 17, 2018, December 10, 2018 and February 22, 2019.

Borrowings under the JPM Revolving Credit Facility bear interest (at SPV’s election) at a per annum rate equal to either (x) the three-month London InterBank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) LIBOR (or other listed offered rate, depending upon the currency of borrowing) in effect or (y) a rate per annum equal to the greater of (i) the prime rate of JPM in effect on such day and (ii) the Federal Funds Effective Rate in effect on such day plus 0.50%; and, with respect to advances denominated in a currency other than USD, the annual rate of interest is the reference rate then in effect for determining interest rates on commercial loans made in the applicable jurisdiction of such currency, in all cases, plus the applicable margin. The applicable margin is 3.50% per annum. SPV initially paid a commitment fee of 1.00% per annum (or 0.50% per annum during the first nine months from the date the JPM Revolving Credit Facility was entered into) on the average daily unused amount of the financing commitments until the third anniversary of the JPM Revolving Credit Facility.

The JPM Revolving Credit Facility is a multicurrency facility. As of June 30, 2019, the total commitments under the JPM Revolving Credit Facility were $630,000. The JPM Revolving Credit Facility also has an accordion feature, subject to the satisfaction of various conditions, which could bring total commitments under the JPM Revolving Credit Facility to $750,000. All amounts outstanding under the JPM Revolving Credit Facility must be repaid by the fourth anniversary of the JPM Revolving Credit Facility, subject to a six month extension of the maturity date with the consent of the administrative agent at such time.

SPV’s obligations to the lenders under the JPM Revolving Credit Facility are secured by a first priority security interest in all of SPV’s portfolio of investments and cash. The obligations of SPV under the JPM Revolving Credit Facility are non-recourse to the Company, and the Company’s exposure under the JPM Revolving Credit Facility is limited to the value of the Company’s investment in SPV.

In connection with the JPM Revolving Credit Facility, SPV has made certain customary representations and warranties and is required to comply with various covenants, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar facilities. The JPM Revolving Credit Facility contains customary events of default for similar financing transactions, including if a change of control of SPV occurs or if the Company is no longer the portfolio manager of SPV. Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of an event of default, JPM may declare the outstanding advances and all other obligations under the JPM Revolving Credit Facility immediately due and payable.

Costs of $6,063 were incurred in connection with obtaining and amending the JPM Revolving Credit Facility, which have been recorded as deferred financing costs on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and are being amortized over the life of the JPM Revolving Credit Facility using the straight-line method. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, outstanding deferred financing costs were $3,930 and $3,828, respectively.

 

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The summary information of the JPM Revolving Credit Facility for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 is as follows:

 

      Three Months Ended
June 30, 2019
     Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2019
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
 
Borrowing interest expense    $ 7,962      $ 3,196      $ 15,486      $ 5,501  
Facility fees      196        281        335        603  
Amortization of financing costs      409        297        779        594  
Total    $ 8,567      $ 3,774      $ 16,600      $ 6,698  
Weighted average interest rate      5.90%        5.88%        5.97%        5.61%  
Average outstanding balance    $ 541,493      $ 218,022      $ 522,978      $ 197,569  

 

7.

DERIVATIVES

The Company enters into foreign currency forward contracts from time to time to help mitigate the impact that an adverse change in foreign exchange rates would have on the value of the Company’s investments denominated in foreign currencies.

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Company mitigate its counterparty risk, the Company may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or a similar agreement with its derivative counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between the Company and a counterparty that governs OTC derivatives, including foreign currency forward contracts, and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of a default (close-out netting) or similar event, including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty.

For financial reporting purposes, cash collateral that has been pledged to cover obligations of the Company and cash collateral received from the counterparty, if any, is included in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as due to/due from a broker. The Company minimizes counterparty credit risk by only entering into agreements with counterparties that they believe to be in good standing and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company’s average USD notional exposure to foreign currency forward contracts were $3,373 and $3,737, respectively. The Company did not hold any derivative instruments prior to August 8, 2018.

The following table sets forth the Company’s net exposure to foreign currency forward contracts that are subject to ISDA Master Agreements or similar agreements as of June 30, 2019.

 

Counterparty   

Gross Amount of

Assets on the

Consolidated

Statements of

Financial Condition

    

Gross Amount of

(Liabilities) on the

Consolidated

Statements of

Financial Condition

    

Net Amount of Assets or

(Liabilities) Presented on

the Consolidated

Statements of

Financial Condition

    

Collateral (Received)

Pledged (1)

     Net Amounts (2)  
Bank of America, N.A.    $ 145      $      $ 145      $      $ 145  

Total

   $ 145      $      $ 145      $      $ 145  

 

(1)   

Amount excludes excess cash collateral paid.

(2)   

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

The following table sets forth the Company’s net exposure to foreign currency forward contracts that are subject to ISDA Master Agreements or similar agreements as of December 31, 2018.

 

Counterparty   

Gross Amount of

Assets on the

Consolidated

Statements of

Financial Condition

    

Gross Amount of

(Liabilities) on the

Consolidated

Statements of

Financial Condition

    

Net Amount of Assets or

(Liabilities) Presented on

the Consolidated

Statements of

Financial Condition

    

Collateral (Received)

Pledged (1)

     Net Amounts (2)  
Bank of America, N.A.    $ 105      $      $ 105      $      $ 105  

Total

   $ 105      $      $ 105      $      $ 105  

 

(1)   

Amount excludes excess cash collateral paid.

(2)   

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

 

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The effect of transactions in derivative instruments to the Consolidated Statements of Operations during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 was as follows:

 

     For the Three Months Ended      For the Six Months Ended  
     

June 30,

2019

   

June 30,

2018

    

June 30,

2019

    

June 30,

2018

 
Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts    $     $      $ 10      $  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency forward contracts    $ (54   $      $ 40      $  
Total net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts    $ (54   $      $ 50      $  

 

8.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Capital Commitments

As of the dates indicated, the Company had aggregate capital commitments and undrawn capital commitments from investors as follows:

 

     June 30, 2019      December 31, 2018  
     

Capital

Commitments

    

Unfunded

Capital

Commitments

    

% of Capital

Commitments

Funded

    

Capital

Commitments

    

Unfunded

Capital

Commitments

    

% of Capital

Commitments

Funded

 
Common Units    $ 1,097,430      $ 109,743        90%      $ 1,097,430      $ 263,383        76%  

 

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Portfolio Company Commitments

The Company may enter into investment commitments to fund investments through signed commitment letters which in certain circumstances may be disclosed by the Company. In many circumstances, borrower acceptance and final terms are subject to transaction-related contingencies. These are disclosed as commitments upon execution of a final agreement. As of June 30, 2019, the Company believed that it had adequate financial resources to satisfy its unfunded commitments. As of the dates indicated, the Company had the following unfunded commitments by investment types:

 

     June 30, 2019     December 31, 2018  
     

Commitment

Expiration

Date(1)

    

Unfunded

Commitment

     Fair Value(2)    

Commitment

Expiration

Date(1)

    

Unfunded

Commitment

     Fair Value(2)  
1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt                 
Picture Head Midco LLC           $      $       03/31/2019      $ 3,840      $ (77
VRC Companies, LLC                          09/27/2019        1,313        (13
Diligent Corporation                          08/03/2020        374        (5
Datto, Inc.                          12/07/2022        3,739        (28
Picture Head Midco LLC                          08/31/2023        2,661        (54
VRC Companies, LLC      01/28/2020        1,061        (11                    
Businessolver.com, Inc.      05/15/2020        2,152        (43     05/15/2020        3,550        (72
GlobalTranz Enterprises LLC      05/15/2020        3,147        (118                    
SPay, Inc.      06/15/2020        8,055        (282     06/15/2020        8,544        (216
Hygiena Borrower LLC      06/29/2020        863        (17     06/29/2020        857        (17
Gastro Health Holdco, LLC      09/04/2020        2,826        (57     09/04/2020        7,642        (154
Diligent Corporation      12/19/2020        12,244        (122     12/19/2020        14,490        (181
Pathway Vet Alliance LLC      12/21/2020        1,390        (14                    
Brillio, LLC      02/06/2021        2,330        (23                    
CorePower Yoga, LLC      05/14/2021        3,568        (54                    
Associations, Inc.      07/30/2021        1,874        (19     07/30/2021        2,858        (29
Netvoyage Corporation      03/24/2022        1,044        (13     03/24/2022        1,044        (13
VRC Companies, LLC      03/31/2022        114        (1     03/31/2022        129        (1
Diligent Corporation      04/14/2022        228        (2     04/14/2022        1,140        (14
Continuum Managed Services, LLC      06/08/2022        3,280              06/08/2022        3,280        (66
DDS USA Holding, Inc.      06/30/2022        1,625        (12     06/30/2022        1,625        (12
Xactly Corporation      07/29/2022        2,554        (32     07/29/2022        2,554        (38
Hygiena Borrower LLC      08/26/2022        580        (12     08/26/2022        580        (12
Lithium Technologies, Inc.      10/03/2022        4,046        (71     10/03/2022        4,046        (81
Bullhorn, Inc.      11/21/2022        952        (7                    
Businessolver.com, Inc.      05/15/2023        3,506        (70     05/15/2023        2,391        (48
Integral Ad Science, Inc.      07/19/2023        2,741        (48     07/19/2023        2,741        (55
FWR Holding Corporation      08/21/2023        838        (8     08/21/2023        1,103        (22
Gastro Health Holdco, LLC      09/04/2023        3,100        (62     09/04/2023        3,100        (62
Empirix, Inc.      09/25/2023        1,900        (76     09/25/2023        1,900        (33
SPay, Inc.      06/17/2024        577        (20     06/17/2024        461        (12
Associations, Inc.      07/30/2024        886        (9     07/30/2024        886        (9
Fenergo Finance 3 Limited(3)      09/05/2024        2,615        (84     09/05/2024        2,635        (91
Fenergo Finance 3 Limited      09/05/2024        1,785        (18     09/05/2024        1,785        (36
iCIMS, Inc.      09/12/2024        2,822        (56     09/12/2024        2,822        (56
MMIT Holdings, LLC      11/15/2024        4,788        (96     11/15/2024        3,830        (77
Wrike, Inc.      12/31/2024        2,400        (48     12/31/2024        2,400        (48
Mailgun Technologies, Inc.      03/26/2025        2,370        (47                    
Internet Truckstop Group, LLC      04/02/2025        2,800        (70                    
CorePower Yoga, LLC      05/14/2025        1,070        (16                    
Total 1st Lien/Senior Secured Debt               88,131        (1,638              90,320        (1,632
1st Lien/Last-Out Unitranche                 
Intelligent Document Solutions, Inc.      02/28/2020      $ 4,178      $ (115     02/28/2020      $ 8,356      $ (251
Vantage Mobility International, LLC      09/09/2021        717        (36                    
Total 1st Lien/Last-Out Unitranhce               4,895        (151              8,356        (251
2nd Lien/Senior Secured Debt                 
RSC Acquisition, Inc.      03/05/2020      $ 3,072      $ (31     03/05/2020      $ 6,400      $ (64
USRP Holdings, Inc.      03/29/2020        884        (11     03/29/2020        884        (11
Chase Industries, Inc.      05/11/2020        6,400        (208     05/11/2020        6,400        (208
Hygiena Borrower LLC      06/29/2020        883        (15     06/29/2020        874        (15
Genesis Acquisition Co.      07/31/2020        2,700        (74     07/31/2020        2,666        (74
Total 2nd Lien/Senior Secured Debt               13,939        (339              17,224        (372
Total             $ 106,965      $ (2,128            $ 115,900      $ (2,255

 

(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)   

The fair value is reflected as investments, at fair value on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.

(3)   

Unfunded commitments denominated in currencies other than USD have been converted to USD using the applicable foreign currency exchange rate as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

 

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Contingencies

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

 

9.

MEMBERS’ CAPITAL

Capital Drawdowns

The following table summarizes the total Units issued and proceeds related to capital drawdowns for the six months ended June 30, 2019:

 

Unit Issue Date    Units Issued        Proceeds Received  
February 22, 2019      689,032            $ 65,846  
March 28, 2019      455,946              43,897  
April 29, 2019      234,200              21,949  
May 30, 2019      232,747              21,948  

Total capital drawdowns

     1,611,925            $ 153,640  

The following table summarizes the total Units issued and proceeds related to capital drawdowns for the six months ended June 30, 2018:

 

Unit Issue Date    Units Issued        Proceeds Received  
February 21, 2018      335,966            $ 32,923  
March 28, 2018      222,135              21,949  
April 27, 2018      339,498              32,923  
June 28, 2018      558,772              54,871  

Total capital drawdowns

     1,456,371            $ 142,666  

Distributions

The following table reflects the distributions declared on the Company’s common Units for the six months ended June 30, 2019:

 

Date Declared   Record Date   Payment Date   Amount Per Unit
February 20, 2019   March 29, 2019   April 26, 2019   $2.53
May 7, 2019   June 28, 2019   July 26, 2019   $1.97

The following table reflects the distributions declared on the Company’s common Units for the six months ended June 30, 2018:

 

Date Declared   Record Date   Payment Date   Amount Per Unit
February 21, 2018   March 30, 2018   April 25, 2018   $2.93
May 1, 2018   June 29, 2018   July 25, 2018   $2.92

 

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10.

EARNINGS PER UNIT

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

 

     For the Three Months Ended      For the Six Months Ended  
      June 30, 2019      June 30, 2018      June 30, 2019      June 30, 2018  
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per unit—increase in Members’ Capital resulting from operations    $ 11,481      $ 13,736      $ 24,044      $ 28,983  
Denominator for basic and diluted earnings per unit—the weighted average Units outstanding      9,904,133        5,842,449        9,368,224        5,512,501  
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per unit    $ 1.16      $ 2.35      $ 2.57      $ 5.26  

Diluted earnings per unit equal basic earnings per unit because there were no common unit equivalents outstanding during the period presented.

 

11.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

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

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2019
  Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2018
Per Unit Data:(1)

 

 
NAV, beginning of period    $ 94.83     $ 97.05  
Net investment income      5.12       5.31  
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)(2)      (2.53     (0.11
Income tax provision, realized and unrealized gains      (0.03     (0.12
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations(2)      2.56       5.08  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions declared:(3)     
From net investment income      (4.50     (5.85
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets      (1.94     (0.77
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAV, end of period    $ 92.89     $ 96.28  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Units outstanding, end of period      10,127,096       6,479,799  
Weighted average units outstanding      9,368,224       5,512,501  
Total return based on NAV(4)      2.70%       5.23%  
Ratio/Supplemental Data (all amounts in thousands except ratios):     
Members’ Capital, end of period    $ 940,703     $ 623,872  
Ratio of net expenses to average Members’ Capital(5)      6.60%       7.86%  
Ratio of expenses (without incentive fees and interest and other debt expenses) to Members’ Capital(5)      1.96%       2.15%  
Ratio of interest and other debt expenses to average Members’ Capital(5)      4.11%       4.73%  
Ratio of incentive fees to average Members’ Capital(5)      0.53%       0.98%  
Ratio of total expenses to average Members’ Capital(5)      6.60%       7.86%  
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average Members’ Capital(5)      11.59%       12.17%  
Average debt outstanding    $ 566,293     $ 420,729  
Average debt per unit (6)    $ 60.45     $ 76.32  
Portfolio turnover      14%       10%  

 

(1)   

The per unit data was derived by using the weighted average units outstanding during the applicable period.

(2)   

The amount shown may not correspond with the aggregate amount for the period as it includes the effect of the timing of the distribution.

(3)   

The per unit data for distributions declared reflects the actual amount of distributions declared per unit for the applicable period.

(4)   

Total return based on NAV is calculated as the change in NAV per unit during the period plus dividends declared per unit, divided by the beginning NAV per unit.

(5)   

Annualized, except for, as applicable, unvested Incentive Fees and certain operating expenses.

(6)  

Average debt per unit is calculated as average debt outstanding divided by the weighted average units outstanding during the applicable period.

 

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12.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Subsequent events after the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition date have been evaluated through the date the unaudited consolidated financial statements were issued. Other than the items discussed below, the Company has concluded that there is no impact requiring adjustment or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements.

On July 30, 2019, the Board of Directors declared a distribution equal to an amount up to the Company’s taxable earnings per unit, including net investment income (if positive) for the period July 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019, payable on or about October 25, 2019 to Unitholders of record as of September 30, 2019.

 

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ITEM 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and other parts of this report contain forward-looking information that involves risks and uncertainties. References to “we,” “us,” “our,” and the “Company,” mean Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit LLC, unless otherwise specified. The terms “GSAM,” our “Adviser” or our “Investment Adviser” refer to Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership. The term “Group Inc.” refers to The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. The term “Goldman Sachs” refers to Group Inc., together with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (including its predecessors, “GS & Co.”), GSAM and its other subsidiaries and affiliates. The discussion and analysis contained in this section refers to our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report. Please see “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with this discussion and analysis. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated by such forward-looking information due to factors discussed under “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” appearing elsewhere in this report.

OVERVIEW

We are a specialty finance company focused on lending to middle-market companies. We are a closed-end management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”). In addition, we have elected to be treated, and expect to qualify annually, as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), commencing with our taxable year ended December 31, 2016. From our commencement of investment operations on July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019, we have originated $2.09 billion in aggregate principal amount of debt and equity investments prior to any subsequent exits and repayments. We seek to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation primarily through direct originations of secured debt, including first lien, unitranche, including last out portions of such loans, and second lien debt, and unsecured debt, including mezzanine debt, as well as through select equity investments.

“Unitranche” loans are first lien loans that may extend deeper in a company’s capital structure than traditional first lien debt and may provide for a waterfall of cash flow priority between different lenders in the unitranche loan. In a number of instances, we may find another lender to provide the “first out” portion of such loan and retain the “last out” portion of such loan, in which case, the “first out” portion of the loan would generally receive priority with respect to payment of principal, interest and any other amounts due thereunder over the “last out” portion that we would continue to hold. In exchange for the greater risk of loss, the “last out” portion generally earns a higher interest rate than our “first out” portion. We use the term “mezzanine” to refer to debt that ranks senior only to a borrower’s equity securities and ranks junior in right of payment to all of such borrower’s other indebtedness. We may make multiple investments in the same portfolio company. We expect to invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of our net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes), directly or indirectly in private middle-market credit obligations and related instruments. We define “credit obligations and related instruments” for this purpose as any fixed-income instrument, including loans to, and bonds and preferred stock of, portfolio companies and other instruments that provide exposure to such fixed-income instruments. “Middle market” is used to refer to companies with between $5 million and $125 million of annual earnings before interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) excluding certain one-time and non-recurring items that are outside the operations of these companies. While, as a result of fluctuations in the net asset value (“NAV”) of one asset relative to another asset, private middle-market credit obligations and related instruments may represent less than 80% of our net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) at any time, we may not invest, under normal circumstances, more than 20% of our net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities and other instruments that are not private middle-market credit obligations and related instruments. To the extent we determine to invest indirectly in private middle-market credit obligations and related instruments, we may invest through certain synthetic instruments, including derivatives that have similar economic characteristics to private middle-market credit obligations. For purposes of determining compliance with our 80% policy, each applicable derivative instrument will be valued based upon its market value. We will notify our Unitholders at least 60 days prior to any change to the 80% investment policy described above.

We expect to directly or indirectly invest at least 70% of our total assets in middle-market companies domiciled in the United States. However, we may from time to time invest opportunistically in large U.S. companies, non-U.S. companies, stressed or distressed debt, structured products, private equity or other opportunities, subject to limits imposed by the Investment Company Act.

While our investment program is expected to focus primarily on debt investments, our investments may include equity features, such as a direct investment in the equity or convertible securities of a portfolio company or warrants or options to buy a minority interest in a portfolio company. Any warrants we may receive with debt securities will generally require only a nominal cost to exercise, so as a portfolio company appreciates in value, we may achieve additional investment return from these equity investments. We may structure the warrants to provide provisions protecting our rights as a minority-interest holder, as well as puts, or rights to sell such securities back to the portfolio company, upon the occurrence of specified events. In many cases, we may also obtain registration rights in connection with these equity investments, which may include demand and “piggyback” registration rights.

For a discussion of the competitive landscape we face, please see “Item 1A. Risk Factors—We operate in a highly competitive market for investment opportunities” and “Item 1. Business—Competitive Advantages” in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

 

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KEY COMPONENTS OF OPERATIONS

Investments

Our level of investment activity can and does vary substantially from period to period depending on many factors, including the amount of debt and equity capital available to middle-market companies, the level of merger and acquisition activity for such companies, the general economic environment, the amount of capital we have available to us and the competitive environment for the type of investments we make.

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

Revenues

We generate revenue in the form of interest income on debt investments and, to a lesser extent, capital gains and distributions, if any, on equity securities that we may acquire in portfolio companies. Some of our investments may provide for deferred interest payments or payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest. The principal amount of the debt investments and any accrued but unpaid interest generally becomes due at the maturity date.

We generate revenues primarily through receipt of interest income from the investments we hold. In addition, we may generate revenue in the form of commitment, origination, structuring, syndication, exit fees or diligence fees, fees for providing managerial assistance and consulting fees. Portfolio company fees (directors’ fees, consulting fees, administrative fees, tax advisory fees and other similar compensation) will be paid to us, unless, to the extent required by applicable law or exemptive relief, if any, therefrom, we receive our allocable portion of such fees when invested in the same portfolio company as other client accounts managed by our Investment Adviser (including GS BDC, GS MMLC and GS PMMC II, collectively with other client accounts managed by our Investment Adviser, the “Accounts”), which other Accounts could receive their allocable portion of such fee. We do not expect to receive material fee income as it is not our principal investment strategy. We record contractual prepayment premiums on loans and debt securities as interest income.

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

Expenses

Our primary operating expenses include the payment of the management fee (the “Management Fee”) and the incentive fee (the “Incentive Fee”) to the Investment Adviser, legal and professional fees, interest and other debt expenses and other operating and overhead related expenses. The Management Fee and Incentive Fee compensate our Investment Adviser for its work in identifying, evaluating, negotiating, closing and monitoring our investments. Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Investment Adviser (the “Investment Advisory Agreement”), Company expenses borne by us in the ordinary course on an annual basis (excluding Management Fees, Incentive Fees, organizational and start-up expenses and leverage-related expenses) will not exceed an amount equal to 0.5% of the aggregate amount of commitments to us by holders of common units of our limited liability company interests (“Units”); provided, however, that expenses incurred outside of the ordinary course, including litigation and similar expenses, are not subject to such cap. We bear all other expenses of our operations and transactions in accordance with our Investment Advisory Agreement and administration agreement (the “Administration Agreement”), including those relating to:

 

   

our operational and organizational expenses;

 

   

fees and expenses, including travel expenses, incurred by our Investment Adviser or payable to third parties related to our investments, including, among others, professional fees (including the fees and expenses of consultants and experts) and fees and expenses from evaluating, monitoring, researching and performing due diligence on investments and prospective investments;

 

   

interest, fees and other expenses payable on indebtedness for borrowed money (including through the issuance of notes and other evidence of indebtedness), other indebtedness, financings or extensions of credit, if any, incurred by us;

 

   

fees and expenses incurred by us in connection with membership in investment company organizations;

 

   

brokers’ commissions;

 

   

fees and expenses associated with calculating our net asset value (“NAV”) (including expenses of any independent valuation firm);

 

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legal, auditing or accounting expenses;

 

   

taxes or governmental fees;

 

   

the fees and expenses of our administrator, transfer agent, or sub-transfer agent;

 

   

the cost of preparing unit certificates or any other expenses, including clerical expenses of issue or repurchase of our Units;

 

   

the expenses of and fees for registering or qualifying our Units for sale and of maintaining our registration or qualifying and registering us as a broker or a dealer;

 

   

the fees and expenses of our directors who are not affiliated with our Investment Adviser;

 

   

the cost of preparing and distributing reports, proxy statements and notices to our Unitholders, the SEC and other regulatory authorities;

 

   

costs of holding Unitholder meetings;

 

   

the fees or disbursements of custodians of our assets, including expenses incurred in the performance of any obligations enumerated by limited liability company agreement or other organizational documents insofar as they govern agreements with any such custodian;

 

   

insurance premiums; and

 

   

costs incurred in connection with any claim, litigation, arbitration, mediation, government investigation or dispute in connection with our business and the amount of any judgment or settlement paid in connection therewith, or the enforcement of our rights against any person and indemnification or contribution expenses payable by us to any person and other extraordinary expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of our business.

Our Investment Adviser will not be required to pay expenses of activities which are primarily intended to result in sales of Units.

We expect our general and administrative expenses to be relatively stable or decline as a percentage of total assets during periods of asset growth and to increase during periods of asset declines.

Leverage

The JPM Revolving Credit Facility allows us to borrow money and lever our investment portfolio, subject to the limitations of the Investment Company Act, with the objective of increasing our yield. This is known as “leverage” and could increase or decrease returns to our Unitholders. The use of leverage involves significant risks. As a BDC, with certain limited exceptions, we are only permitted to borrow amounts such that our asset coverage ratio, as defined in the Investment Company Act, equals at least 200% after such borrowing (or 150% if certain requirements are met). As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, our asset coverage ratio based on the aggregate amount outstanding of our senior securities (which, as of December 31, 2018, also includes the Revolving Credit Facilities) was 269% and 239%, respectively. The Small Business Credit Availability Act modified the applicable provisions of the Investment Company Act to reduce the required asset coverage ratio applicable to BDCs to 150%, subject to certain approval and disclosure requirements and, in the case of BDCs without common equity listed on a national securities exchange, such as the Company, an offer to repurchase shares held by the BDC’s stockholders as of the date the requisite approval is obtained. As a result, BDCs are able to increase their leverage capacity if shareholders approve a proposal to do so. If a BDC receives shareholder approval, it would be allowed to increase its leverage capacity on the first day after such approval. Alternatively, the legislation allows the majority of the directors who are not “interested persons,” as defined in the Investment Company Act, of the BDC to approve an increase in its leverage capacity, and such approval would become effective after one year. Certain trading practices and investments, such as reverse repurchase agreements, may be considered borrowings or involve leverage and thus may be subject to Investment Company Act restrictions. In accordance with applicable SEC staff guidance and interpretations, when we engage in such transactions, instead of maintaining an asset coverage ratio of at least 200% (or 150% if the above referenced requirements are met), we may segregate or earmark liquid assets, or enter into an offsetting position, in an amount at least equal to our exposure, on a mark-to-market basis, to such transactions (as calculated pursuant to requirements of the SEC). Short-term credits necessary for the settlement of securities transactions and arrangements with respect to securities lending will not be considered borrowings for these purposes. Practices and investments that may involve leverage but are not considered borrowings are not subject to the Investment Company Act’s asset coverage requirement, and we will not otherwise segregate or earmark liquid assets or enter into offsetting positions for such transactions. The amount of leverage that we employ will depend on our Investment Adviser’s and our board of directors’ (the “Board of Directors” or the “Board”) assessment of market conditions and other factors at the time of any proposed borrowing.

 

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PORTFOLIO AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY

As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, our portfolio (excluding our investment in a money market fund managed by an affiliate of Group Inc. of $32.36 million and $0.00 million, respectively) consisted of the following:

 

     As of  
     June 30, 2019     December 31, 2018  
     Amortized
Cost
     Fair
Value
     Percentage
of Total
Portfolio at
Fair Value
    Amortized
Cost
     Fair
Value
     Percentage
of Total
Portfolio at
Fair Value
 
     ($ in millions)            ($ in millions)         
First Lien/Senior Secured Debt    $ 883.96      $ 881.86        59.3   $ 743.10      $ 741.44        53.0
First Lien/Last-Out Unitranche      120.92        120.37        8.1       165.26        163.25        11.7  
Second Lien/Senior Secured Debt      459.15        446.57        30.1       473.20        466.79        33.3  
Unsecured Debt      4.31        4.31        0.3       4.31        4.30        0.3  
Preferred Stock      15.21        16.58        1.1       10.20        12.16        0.9  
Common Stock      13.10        16.00        1.1       11.86        11.29        0.8  
Warrants      0.10        0.09        0.0       0.10        0.13        0.0  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 1,496.75      $ 1,485.78        100.0   $ 1,408.03      $ 1,399.36        100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the weighted average yield of our portfolio by asset type (excluding our investment in a money market fund managed by an affiliate of Group Inc.), at amortized cost and fair value, was as follows:

 

     As of  
     June 30, 2019     December 31, 2018  
     Amortized
Cost
    Fair
Value
    Amortized
Cost
    Fair
Value
 
Weighted Average Yield(1)         
First Lien/Senior Secured Debt(2)      9.4     9.4     10.0     10.0
First Lien/Last-Out Unitranche(2)(3)      10.5       10.6       11.3       11.8  
Second Lien/Senior Secured Debt(2)      11.0       11.5       11.2       11.6  
Unsecured Debt(2)      13.6       13.6       13.6       13.8  
Preferred Stock(4)      0.0       0.0       0.0       0.0  
Common Stock(4)      0.0       0.0       0.0       0.0  
Warrants(4)      0.0       0.0       0.0       0.0  
Total Portfolio      9.8     9.9     10.4     10.6

 

(1)   

The weighted average yield of our portfolio does not represent the total return to our Unitholders.

(2)   

Computed based on (a) the annual actual interest rate or yield earned plus amortization of fees and discounts on the performing debt and other income producing investments as of the reporting date, divided by (b) the total investments (including investments on non-accrual and non-income producing investments) at amortized cost or fair value, respectively.

(3)   

The calculation includes incremental yield earned on the “last-out” portion of the unitranche loan investments.

(4)   

Computed based on (a) the stated coupon rate, if any, for each income-producing investment, divided by (b) the total investments (including investments on non-accrual and non-income producing investments) at amortized cost or fair value, respectively.

As of June 30, 2019, the total portfolio weighted average yield at amortized cost and fair value was 9.8% and 9.9%, respectively, which decreased from 10.4% and 10.6%, respectively, as of December 31, 2018. Within First Lien/Last-Out Unitranche, the decrease in weighted average yield at amortized cost and fair value was primarily driven by the restructure of one investment.

The following table presents certain selected information regarding our investment portfolio (excluding our investment in a money market fund managed by an affiliate of Group Inc.) as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

 

     As of  
     June 30, 2019      December 31, 2018  
Number of portfolio companies      64        59  
Percentage of performing debt bearing a floating rate(1)      98.8%        98.7%  
Percentage of performing debt bearing a fixed rate(1)(2)      1.2%        1.3%  
Weighted average leverage (net debt/EBITDA)(3)      5.9x        5.7x  
Weighted average interest coverage(3)      2.1x        2.0x  
Median EBITDA(3)    $ 40.19 million      $ 40.3 million  

 

(1)   

Measured on a fair value basis. Excludes investments, if any, placed on non-accrual.

 

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(2)   

Includes income producing preferred stock investments, if applicable.

(3)   

For a particular portfolio company, we calculate the level of contractual indebtedness net of cash (“net debt”) owed by the portfolio company and compare that amount to measures of cash flow available to service the net debt. To calculate net debt, we include debt that is both senior and pari passu to the tranche of debt owned by us but exclude debt that is legally and contractually subordinated in ranking to the debt owned by us. We believe this calculation method assists in describing the risk of our portfolio investments, as it takes into consideration contractual rights of repayment of the tranche of debt owned by us relative to other senior and junior creditors of a portfolio company. We typically calculate cash flow available for debt service at a portfolio company by taking EBITDA for the trailing twelve month period. Weighted average net debt to EBITDA is weighted based on the fair value of our debt investments, excluding investments where net debt to EBITDA may not be the appropriate measure of credit risk, such as cash collateralized loans and investments that are underwritten and covenanted based on recurring revenue.

 

    

For a particular portfolio company, we also calculate the level of contractual interest expense owed by the portfolio company, and compare that amount to EBITDA (“interest coverage ratio”). We believe this calculation method assists in describing the risk of our portfolio investments, as it takes into consideration contractual interest obligations of the portfolio company. Weighted average interest coverage is weighted based on the fair value of our performing debt investments, excluding investments where interest coverage may not be the appropriate measure of credit risk, such as cash collateralized loans and investments that are underwritten and covenanted based on recurring revenue.

 

    

Median EBITDA is based on our debt investments, excluding investments where net debt to EBITDA may not be the appropriate measure of credit risk, such as cash collateralized loans and investments that are underwritten and covenanted based on recurring revenue.

 

    

Portfolio company statistics are derived from the most recently available financial statements of each portfolio company as of the reported end date. Statistics of the portfolio companies have not been independently verified by us and may reflect a normalized or adjusted amount.

 

    

As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, investments where net debt to EBITDA may not be the appropriate measure of credit risk represented 22.9% and 28.9%, respectively, of total debt investments at fair value. Portfolio company statistics are derived from the most recently available financial statements of each portfolio company as of the respective reported end date. Portfolio company statistics have not been independently verified by us and may reflect a normalized or adjusted amount.

Floating rates are primarily LIBOR plus a spread.

Our Investment Adviser monitors our portfolio companies on an ongoing basis. It monitors the financial trends of each portfolio company to determine if it is meeting its respective business plan and to assess the appropriate course of action for each company. Our Investment 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.

As part of the monitoring process, our Investment Adviser also employs an investment rating system to categorize our investments. In addition to various risk management and monitoring tools, our Investment Adviser grades the credit risk of all investments on a scale of 1 to 4 no less frequently than quarterly. This system is intended primarily to reflect the underlying risk of a portfolio investment relative to our initial cost basis in respect of such portfolio investment (i.e., at the time of origination or acquisition), although it may also take into account in certain circumstances the performance of the portfolio company’s business, the collateral coverage of the investment and other relevant factors. The grading system is as follows:

 

   

investments with a grade of 1 involve the least amount of risk to our initial cost basis. The trends and risk factors for this investment since origination or acquisition are generally favorable, which may include the performance of the portfolio company or a potential exit;

 

   

investments with a grade of 2 involve a level of risk to our initial cost basis that is similar to the risk to our initial cost basis at the time of origination or acquisition. This portfolio company is generally performing as expected and the risk factors to our ability to ultimately recoup the cost of our investment are neutral to favorable. All investments or acquired investments in new portfolio companies are initially assessed a grade of 2;

 

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investments with a grade of 3 indicate that the risk to our ability to recoup the initial cost basis of such investment has increased materially since origination or acquisition, including as a result of factors such as declining performance and non-compliance with debt covenants; however, payments are generally not more than 120 days past due; and

 

   

investments with a grade of 4 indicate that the risk to our ability to recoup the initial cost basis of such investment has substantially increased since origination or acquisition, and the portfolio company likely has materially declining performance. For debt investments with an investment grade of 4, in most cases, most or all of the debt covenants are out of compliance and payments are substantially delinquent. For investments graded 4, it is anticipated that we will not recoup our initial cost basis and may realize a substantial loss of our initial cost basis upon exit.

Our Investment Adviser grades the investments in our portfolio at least each quarter and it is possible that the grade of a portfolio investment may be reduced or increased over time. For investments with a grade of 3 or 4, the Investment Adviser enhances its level of scrutiny over the monitoring of such portfolio company. The following table shows the composition of our portfolio (excluding our investment in a money market fund managed by an affiliate of Group Inc.) on the 1 to 4 grading scale as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

 

     As of  
     June 30, 2019     December 31, 2018  

Investment

Performance Rating

   Fair
Value
     Percentage
of Total
Portfolio
at Fair
Value
    Fair
Value
     Percentage
of Total
Portfolio
at Fair
Value
 
    

(in

millions)

          

(in

millions)

        
Grade 1    $          $       
Grade 2      1,460.67        98.3       1,364.89        97.5  
Grade 3      25.11        1.7       34.47        2.5  
Grade 4                           
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 1,485.78        100.0   $ 1,399.36        100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

The increase in the fair value of investments with a grade 2 investment performance rating as of June 30, 2019 compared to December 31, 2018 was driven by an increase in net investment activity. The decrease in investments with a grade 3 investment performance rating as of June 30, 2019 compared to December 31, 2018 was driven by two investments with a fair value of $15.71 million being upgraded to grade 2 due to restructurings, partially offset by one investment with a fair value of $24.16 being downgraded to grade 3 investment performance rating due to financial underperformance.

The following table shows the amortized cost of our performing and non-accrual investments (excluding our investment in a money market fund managed by an affiliate of Group Inc.) as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

 

     As of  
     June 30, 2019     December 31, 2018  
     Amortized
Cost
     Percentage
of Total
Portfolio
at Amortized
Cost
    Amortized
Cost
     Percentage
of Total
Portfolio
at Amortized
Cost
 
    

(in

millions)

          

(in

millions)

        
Performing    $ 1,496.75        100.0   $ 1,408.03        100.0
Non-accrual                           
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 1,496.75        100.0   $ 1,408.03        100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investments are placed on non-accrual status when it is probable that principal, interest or dividends will not be collected according to the contractual terms. Accrued interest or dividends generally are reversed when an investment is placed on non-accrual status. Interest or dividend payments received on non-accrual investments may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon management’s judgment. Non-accrual investments are restored to accrual status when past due principal and interest or dividends are paid and, in management’s judgment, principal and interest or dividend payments are likely to remain current. We may make exceptions to this treatment if the loan has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection.

 

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The following table shows our investment activity for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 by investment type:

 

     For the Three Months Ended  
       June 30,  
2019
    June 30,
2018
 
     ($ in millions)  
New investments committed at cost:     
Gross originations    $ 67.70     $ 200.46  
Less: Syndications(1)             
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
Net amount of new investments committed at cost:    $ 67.70     $ 200.46  
Amount of investments committed at cost(2):     
First Lien/Senior Secured Debt    $ 57.46     $ 127.43  
First Lien/Last-Out Unitranche      2.15       8.74  
Second Lien/Senior Secured Debt      8.09       56.14  
Unsecured Debt             
Preferred Stock            4.80  
Common Stock            3.35  
Warrants             
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 67.70     $ 200.46  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
Proceeds from investments sold or repaid(9):     
First Lien/Senior Secured Debt    $ 92.36     $ 25.77  
First Lien/Last-Out Unitranche      34.64       0.14  
Second Lien/Senior Secured Debt      0.10       15.00  
Unsecured Debt             
Preferred Stock      1.75        
Common Stock             
Warrants             
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 128.85     $ 40.91  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in portfolio

   $ (61.15   $ 159.55  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
Number of new portfolio companies with new investment commitments(3)      2       9  
Total new investment commitment amount in new portfolio companies(3)    $ 31.90     $ 184.51  
Average new investment commitment amount in new portfolio companies(3)    $ 15.95     $ 20.50  
Number of existing portfolio companies with new investment commitments(3)      7       2  
Total new investment commitment amount in existing portfolio companies(3)    $ 35.80     $ 15.95  
Weighted average remaining term for new investment commitments (in years)(3)(4)      5.3       5.7  
Percentage of new debt investment commitments at floating interest rates(3)(10)      100.0%       100.0%  
Percentage of new debt investment commitments at fixed interest rates(3)(10)      0.0%       0.0%  
Weighted average yield on new debt and income producing investment commitments(2)(3)(5)      9.0%       9.8%  
Weighted average yield on new investment commitments(2)(3)(6)      9.0%       9.4%  
Weighted average yield on debt and income producing investments sold or paid down(7)(9)      10.2%       10.2%  
Weighted average yield on investments sold or paid down(8)(9)      10.0%       10.2%  

 

(1)   

Only includes syndications, if any, that occurred at the initial close of the investment.

(2)   

Net of capitalized fees, expenses and original issue discount (“OID”) that occurred at the initial close of the investment.

(3)   

May include positions originated during the period but not held at the reporting date.

(4)   

Calculated as of the end of the relevant period and the maturity date of the individual investments.

(5)   

Computed based on (a) the annual actual interest rate on new debt and income producing investment commitments, divided by (b) the total new debt and income producing investment commitments. The calculation includes incremental yield earned on the “last-out” portion of the unitranche loan investments and excludes investments that are non-accrual. The annual actual interest rate used is as of the respective quarter end date when the investment activity occurred.

(6)   

Computed based on (a) the annual actual interest rate on new investment commitments, divided by (b) the total new investment commitments (including investments on non-accrual and non-income producing investments). The calculation includes incremental yield earned on the “last-out” portion of the unitranche loan investments. The annual actual interest rate used is as of the respective quarter end date when the investment activity occurred.

(7)   

Computed based on (a) the annual actual interest rate on debt and income producing investments sold or paid down, divided by (b) the total debt and income producing investments sold or paid down. The calculation includes incremental yield earned on the “last-out” portion of the unitranche loan investments and excludes prepayment premiums earned on exited investments and investments that are non-accrual.

(8)   

Computed based on (a) the annual actual interest rate on investments sold or paid down, divided by (b) the total investments sold or paid down (including investments on non-accrual and non-income producing investments). The calculation includes incremental yield earned on the “last-out” portion of the unitranche loan investments and excludes prepayment premiums earned on exited investments.

(9)   

Excludes unfunded commitments that may have expired or otherwise been terminated without receipt of cash proceeds or other consideration.

(10)   

Computed based on amount of investments committed at cost.

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

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

 

     For the Three Months Ended     For the Six Months Ended  
     June 30,
2019
    June 30,
2018
    June 30,
2019
    June 30,
2018
 
     ($ in millions)     ($ in millions)  
Total investment income    $ 41.47     $ 27.84     $ 79.20     $ 52.97  
Net expenses      (15.60     (12.23     (31.22     (23.73
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income before taxes

     25.87       15.61       47.98       29.24  
Excise tax expense      (0.04           (0.04      
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income after taxes

     25.83       15.61       47.94       29.24  
Net realized gain (loss) on investments      (21.83           (21.84     2.32  
Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions      0.03             0.04        
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments      8.46       (1.87     (2.30     (1.91
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency forward contracts and translations      (0.83           0.49        
Income tax provision, realized and unrealized gain      (0.18           (0.29     (0.67
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in Members’ Capital resulting from operations

   $ 11.48     $ 13.74     $ 24.04     $ 28.98  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in Members’ Capital resulting from operations can vary from period to period as a result of various factors, including acquisitions, the level of new investment commitments, the recognition of realized gains and losses and changes in unrealized appreciation and depreciation on the investment portfolio. As a result, comparisons may not be meaningful.

Investment Income

 

     For the Three Months Ended      For the Six Months Ended  
     June 30,
2019
     June 30,
2018
     June 30,
2019
     June 30,
2018
 
     ($ in millions)      ($ in millions)  
Interest    $ 40.69      $ 27.46      $ 77.84      $ 52.23  
Dividend income      0.16        0.05        0.25        0.09  
Other income      0.62        0.33        1.11        0.65  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total investment income

   $ 41.47      $ 27.84      $ 79.20      $ 52.97  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Interest

Interest from investments, which includes prepayment premiums and accelerated accretion of upfront loan origination fees and unamortized discounts, increased from $27.46 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018 to $40.69 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, primarily due to an increase in the size of our portfolio. The amortized cost of the portfolio increased from $1,044.80 million as of June 30, 2018 to $1,496.75 million as of June 30, 2019. Included in interest for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 is $1.61 million and $0.39 million, respectively, in prepayment premiums and $1.96 million and $0.68 million, respectively, in accelerated accretion of upfront loan origination fees and unamortized discounts.

Interest from investments, which includes prepayment premiums and accelerated accretion of upfront loan origination fees and unamortized discounts, increased from $52.23 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 to $77.84 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, primarily due to an increase in the size of our portfolio. The amortized cost of the portfolio increased from $1,044.80 million as of June 30, 2018 to $1,496.75 million as of June 30, 2019. Included in interest for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 is $1.69 million and $1.13 million, respectively, in prepayment premiums and $2.55 million and $1.42 million, respectively, in accelerated accretion of upfront loan origination fees and unamortized discounts.

 

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Dividend and other income

Dividend and other income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 remained relatively consistent as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2018.

Expenses

 

     For the Three Months Ended      For the Six Months Ended  
     June 30,
2019
     June 30,
2018
     June 30,
2019
     June 30,
2018
 
     ($ in millions)      ($ in millions)  
Interest and other debt expenses    $ 8.70      $ 6.64      $ 17.88      $ 12.51  
Management fees      3.47        2.19        6.69        4.13  
Incentive fees      2.26        2.50        4.66        5.24  
Professional fees      0.46        0.41        0.78        0.93  
Administration, custodian and transfer agent fees      0.33        0.23        0.63        0.44  
Directors’ fees      0.09        0.09        0.18        0.17  
Other expenses      0.29        0.17        0.40        0.31  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses

   $ 15.60      $ 12.23      $ 31.22      $ 23.73  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Interest and other debt expenses

Interest and other debt expense increased from $6.64 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018 to $8.70 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. This was primarily due to an increase in the average aggregate daily borrowings from $428.52 million to $545.76 million, which was driven by an increase in the size of our portfolio.

Interest and other debt expense increased from $12.51 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 to $17.88 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. This was primarily due to an increase in the average aggregate daily borrowings from $420.73 million to $566.29 million, which was driven by an increase in the size of our portfolio.

Management Fees and Incentive Fees

Management Fees increased from $2.19 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018 to $3.47 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 as a result of an increase in the size of our portfolio, excluding cash and investments in a money market fund managed by an affiliate of Group Inc. The accrual for Incentive Fees decreased from $2.50 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018 to $2.26 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 as a result of a net decrease in total results from operations.

Management Fees increased from $4.13 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 to $6.69 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 as a result of an increase in the size of our portfolio, excluding cash and investments in a money market fund managed by an affiliate of Group Inc. The accrual for Incentive Fees decreased from $5.24 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 to $4.66 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 as a result of a net decrease in total results from operations.

Professional fees and other general and administrative expenses

Professional fees and other general and administrative expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 remained relatively consistent as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2018.

Net Realized Gains (Losses) and Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments

The realized gains and losses on fully exited and partially exited portfolio companies for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 consisted of the following:

 

     For the Three Months Ended      For the Six Months Ended  
     June 30,
2019
    June 30,
2018
     June 30,
2019
    June 30,
2018
 
     (in millions)      (in millions)  
Vantage Mobility International, LLC    $ (10.24   $      $ (10.24   $  
Country Fresh Holding Company Inc.      (12.34            (12.34      
MyON Holdings, LLC                         2.32  
Other, net      0.75              0.74        
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

   $ (21.83   $      $ (21.84   $ 2.32  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, net realized losses were primarily driven by our investments in two portfolio companies. In May 2019, we exchanged our first lien/last-out unitranche debt in Vantage Mobility International, LLC for first lien/last-out unitranche debt, preferred stock and common stock, which resulted in a realized loss of $10.24 million. In addition, in April 2019, we exchanged our second lien debt in Country Fresh Holding Company Inc. for common stock, which resulted in a realized loss of $12.34 million.

In connection with the proceeds received from the exit of our equity investment in myON, LLC, we recorded an income tax provision on realized gains of $0.67 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018.

Any changes in fair value are recorded in change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments. For further details on the valuation process, refer to “Critical Accounting Policies—Valuation of Portfolio Investments.” Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 were as follows:

 

     For the Three Months Ended     For the Six Months Ended  
     June 30,
2019
    June 30,
2018
    June 30,
2019
    June 30,
2018
 
     ($ in millions)     ($ in millions)  
Unrealized appreciation    $ 20.85     $ 1.30     $ 10.48     $ 1.59  
Unrealized depreciation      (12.39     (3.17     (12.78     (3.50
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

   $ 8.46     $ (1.87   $ (2.30   $ (1.91
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 consisted of the following:

 

     For the Three
Months Ended
June 30, 2019
    For the Six
Months Ended
June 30, 2019
 
     ($ in millions)  
Portfolio Company:     
Country Fresh Holding Company Inc.    $ 12.17     $ 2.09  
Continuum Managed Services LLC - Class B      1.83       1.83  
Other, net(1)      1.74       0.73  
Vantage Mobility International, LLC      1.31       0.53  
Fenergo Finance 3 Limited      0.77       0.06  
Wrike, Inc.      0.63       1.13  
DocuTAP, Inc.      0.54       0.54  
Accuity Delivery Systems, LLC      0.46       1.04  
Spectrum Plastics Group, Inc.      (0.21     (0.35
Datacor Holdings, Inc.      (0.47     (0.49
You Fit, LLC      (0.52     0.03  
Continuum Managed Services LLC      (0.78     0.28  
Empirix, Inc.      (0.82     (0.84
Datto, Inc.      (0.91     (0.51
Zep Inc.      (7.28     (8.37
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 8.46     $ (2.30
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)   

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, other, net includes gross unrealized appreciation of $3.14 million and $2.95 million, respectively, and gross unrealized depreciation of $(1.40) million and $(2.22) million, respectively.

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in our investments for the three months ended June 30, 2019 was primarily driven by the reversal of unrealized depreciation in connection with the aforementioned exchange of Country Fresh Holding Company Inc., partially offset by the unrealized depreciation in Zep Inc., which was due to financial underperformance.

 

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     For the Three
Months Ended
June 30, 2018
    For the Six
Months Ended
June 30, 2018
 
     ($ in millions)  
Portfolio Company:     
Continuum Managed Services LLC - Class B    $ 0.34     $ 0.34  
Procare Software, LLC      0.15       0.12  
Collaborative Imaging Holdco, LLC - Class B      0.13        
Continuum Managed Services LLC - Class A      0.11       0.11  
Datto, Inc.      0.10       0.05  
Datacor Holdings, Inc.      (0.01     0.10  
SF Home Décor, LLC      (0.04     0.23  
Yasso, Inc.      (0.07     (0.29
Country Fresh Holdings, LLC      (0.15     (0.29
Other, net(1)      (0.16     (0.14
Market Track, LLC      (0.35     (0.37
Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation      (0.39     (0.25
Continuum Managed Services LLC      (0.46     0.02  
Vantage Mobility International, LLC      (0.52     (1.05
Zep Inc.      (0.55     (0.49
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ (1.87   $ (1.91
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)   

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, other, net includes gross unrealized appreciation of $0.47 million and $0.62 million, respectively, and gross unrealized depreciation of $(0.63) million and $(0.76) million, respectively.

FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The primary use of existing funds and any funds raised in the future is expected to be for our investments in portfolio companies, cash distributions to our Unitholders or for other general corporate purposes, including paying for operating expenses or debt service to the extent we borrow or issue senior securities.

We expect to generate cash primarily from the net proceeds of any future offerings of securities, drawdowns of capital commitments, future borrowings and cash flows from operations. To the extent we determine that additional capital would allow us to take advantage of additional investment opportunities, if the market for debt financing presents attractively priced debt financing opportunities, or if our Board of Directors otherwise determines that leveraging our portfolio would be in our best interest and the best interests of our Unitholders, we may enter into credit facilities in addition to the JPM Revolving Credit Facility, or issue other senior securities. We would expect any such credit facilities may be secured by certain of our assets and may contain advance rates based upon pledged collateral. The pricing and other terms of any such facilities would depend upon market conditions when we enter into any such facilities as well as the performance of our business, among other factors. As a BDC, with certain limited exceptions, we are only permitted to borrow amounts such that our asset coverage ratio, as defined in the Investment Company Act, is at least 200% after such borrowing (or 150% if certain requirements are met). See “—Key Components of Operations—Leverage.” As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, our asset coverage ratio based on the aggregate amount outstanding of our senior securities (which includes the Revolving Credit Facilities) was 269% and 239%, respectively. We may also refinance or repay any of our indebtedness at any time based on our financial condition and market conditions.

We may enter into investment commitments through signed commitment letters which may ultimately become investment transactions in the future. We regularly evaluate and carefully consider our unfunded commitments using GSAM’s proprietary risk management framework for the purpose of planning our capital resources and ongoing liquidity, including our financial leverage.

As of June 30, 2019, we had cash of approximately $19.33 million, a decrease of $6.22 million from December 31, 2018. In addition, as of June 30, 2019, we had an investment in a money market fund managed by an affiliate of Group Inc. of $32.36 million. Cash used by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2019 was approximately $86.83 million, primarily driven by net purchases of investments of $104.98 million, net purchases of investments in the affiliated money market fund of $32.36 million, offset by other operating activities of $26.47 million and an increase in Members’ Capital resulting from operations of $24.04 million. Cash provided by financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2019 was approximately $80.61 million, primarily driven by proceeds from the issuance of common Units of $153.64 million, offset by net borrowings on debt of $22.14 million, distributions paid of $49.94 million and other financing activities of $0.95 million.

As of June 30, 2018, we had cash of approximately $18.99 million, an increase of $10.77 million from December 31, 2017. In addition, as of June 30, 2018, we had an investment in a money market fund managed by an affiliate of Group Inc. of $4.85 million. Cash used by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2018 was approximately $138.18 million, primarily driven by net purchases of investments of $165.51 million, net purchases of investments in the affiliated money market fund of $3.53 million, offset by other operating activities of $1.88 million, and an increase in Members’ Capital resulting from operations of $28.98 million. Cash provided by financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2018 was approximately $148.95 million, primarily driven by proceeds from the issuance of common Units of $142.67 million and net borrowings on debt of $37.50 million, partially offset by distributions paid of $30.55 million and other financing activities of $0.67 million.

 

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To the extent permissible under the risk retention rules and applicable provisions of the Investment Company Act, we may raise capital by securitizing certain of our investments, including through the formation of one or more collateralized loan obligations or asset based facilities, while retaining all or most of the exposure to the performance of these investments. This would involve contributing a pool of assets to a special purpose entity, and selling debt interests in such entity on a non-recourse or limited-recourse basis to purchasers. We may also pursue other forms of debt financing, including potentially from the Small Business Administration through a future small business investment company (“SBIC”) subsidiary (subject to regulatory approvals).

Credit Alternatives GP LLC (the “Initial Member”), an affiliate of our Investment Adviser, made a capital contribution to us of $100 on June 9, 2016 and served as our sole initial member. We cancelled the Initial Member’s interest in the Company on July 14, 2016. On May 6, 2016, we began accepting subscription agreements (“Subscription Agreements”) from investors acquiring common Units in our private offering. Under the terms of the Subscription Agreements, investors are required to make capital contributions up to the amount of their undrawn capital commitment to purchase Units each time we deliver a drawdown notice.

As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, we had aggregate capital commitments and undrawn capital commitments from investors as follows:

 

     June 30, 2019     December 31, 2018  
     

Capital

Commitments

($ in millions)

    

Unfunded

Capital

Commitments

($ in millions)

    

% of Capital

Commitments

Funded

   

Capital

Commitments

($ in millions)

    

Unfunded

Capital

Commitments

($ in millions)

    

% of Capital

Commitments

Funded

 
Common Units    $ 1,097.43      $ 109.74        90   $ 1,097.43      $ 263.38        76

The following table summarizes the total Units issued and proceeds related to capital drawdowns for the six months ended June 30, 2019:

 

Unit Issue Date    Units Issued     

Proceeds Received

($ in millions)

 
February 22, 2019      689,032          $ 65.84  
March 28, 2019      455,946            43.90  
April 29, 2019      234,200            21.95  
May 30, 2019      232,747            21.95  

Total capital drawdowns

     1,611,925          $ 153.64  

The following table summarizes the total Units issued and proceeds related to capital drawdowns for the six months ended June 30, 2018:

 

Unit Issue Date    Units Issued     

Proceeds Received

($ in millions)

 
February 21, 2018      335,966          $ 32.92  
March 28, 2018      222,135            21.95  
April 27, 2018      339,498            32.92  
June 28, 2018      558,772            54.87  

Total capital drawdowns

     1,456,371          $ 142.66  

 

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Contractual Obligations

We have entered into certain contracts under which we have future commitments. Payments under the Investment Advisory Agreement, pursuant to which GSAM has agreed to serve as our Investment Adviser, are equal to (1) a percentage of our average NAV and (2) an Incentive Fee based on investment performance. Under the Administration Agreement, pursuant to which State Street Bank and Trust Company has agreed to furnish us with the administrative services necessary to conduct our day-to-day operations, we pay our administrator such fees as may be agreed between us and our administrator that we determine are commercially reasonable in our sole discretion. Generally, either party may terminate the Investment Advisory Agreement without penalty on at least 60 days’ written notice to the other party. Either party may terminate the Administration Agreement without penalty upon at least 30 days’ written notice to the other party.

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

 

     Payments Due by Period ($ in millions)  
     Total      Less Than
1 Year
     1 – 3 Years      3 – 5 Years      More Than
5 Years
 
JPM Revolving Credit Facility    $ 494.44      $      $      $ 494.44      $  
JPM Revolving Credit Facility    50.90                50.90       

JPM Revolving Credit Facility

On November 21, 2017, Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit SPV LLC (“SPV”), our wholly-owned subsidiary, entered into the JPM Revolving Credit Facility. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (“JPM”) serves as administrative agent, State Street Bank and Trust Company serves as collateral agent, collateral administrator, bank and securities intermediary and we serve as portfolio manager under the JPM Revolving Credit Facility. State Street Bank and Trust Company also acts as our transfer agent, disbursing agent, custodian and administrator as well as SPV’s custodian. The Company amended the JPM Revolving Credit Facility on August 17, 2018, December 10, 2018 and February 22, 2019.

Borrowings under the JPM Revolving Credit Facility bear interest (at SPV’s election) at a per annum rate equal to either (x) the three-month LIBOR (or other listed offered rate, depending upon the currency of borrowing) in effect or (y) a rate per annum equal to the greater of (i) the prime rate of JPM in effect on such day and (ii) the Federal Funds Effective Rate in effect on such day plus 0.50%; and, with respect to advances denominated in a currency other than USD, the annual rate of interest is the reference rate then in effect for determining interest rates on commercial loans made in the applicable jurisdiction of such currency, in all cases, in each case, plus the applicable margin. The applicable margin is 3.50% per annum. SPV initially paid a commitment fee of 1.00% per annum (or 0.50% per annum during the first nine months from the date the JPM Revolving Credit Facility was entered into) on the average daily unused amount of the financing commitments until the third anniversary of the JPM Revolving Credit Facility.

The JPM Revolving Credit Facility is a multicurrency facility. As of June 30, 2019, the total commitments under the JPM Revolving Credit Facility were $630.00 million. The JPM Revolving Credit Facility also has an accordion feature, subject to the satisfaction of various conditions, which could bring total commitments under the JPM Revolving Credit Facility to $750.00 million. All amounts outstanding under the JPM Revolving Credit Facility must be repaid by the fourth anniversary of the JPM Revolving Credit Facility, subject to a six month extension of the maturity date with the consent of the administrative agent at such time.

SPV’s obligations to the lenders under the JPM Revolving Credit Facility are secured by a first priority security interest in all of SPV’s portfolio of investments and cash. The obligations of SPV under the JPM Revolving Credit Facility are non-recourse to us, and our exposure under the JPM Revolving Credit Facility is limited to the value of our investment in SPV.

In connection with the JPM Revolving Credit Facility, SPV has made certain customary representations and warranties and is required to comply with various covenants, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar facilities. The JPM Revolving Credit Facility contains customary events of default for similar financing transactions, including if a change of control of SPV occurs or if we are no longer the portfolio manager of SPV. Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of an event of default, JPM may declare the outstanding advances and all other obligations under the JPM Revolving Credit Facility immediately due and payable.

HEDGING

Subject to applicable provisions of the Investment Company Act and applicable Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) regulations, we may enter into hedging transactions in a manner consistent with SEC guidance. To the extent that any of our loans are denominated in a currency other than U.S. dollars, we may enter into currency hedging contracts to reduce our exposure to fluctuations in currency exchange rates. We may also enter into interest rate hedging agreements. Such hedging activities, which will be subject to compliance with applicable legal requirements, may include the use of futures, options, swaps and forward contracts. Costs incurred in entering into such contracts or in settling them, if any, will be borne by us. Our Investment Adviser has claimed no-action relief from CFTC registration and regulation as a commodity pool operator pursuant to a CFTC staff no-action letter (the “BDC CFTC No-Action Letter”) with respect to our operations, with the result that we will be limited in our ability to use futures contracts or options on futures contracts or engage in swap transactions. Specifically, the BDC CFTC No-Action Letter imposes strict limitations on using such derivatives other than for hedging purposes, whereby the use of derivatives not used solely for hedging purposes is generally limited to situations where (i) the aggregate initial margin and premiums required to establish such positions does not exceed five percent of the liquidation value of our portfolio, after taking into account unrealized profits and unrealized losses on any such contracts it has entered into; or (ii) the aggregate net notional value of such derivatives does not exceed 100% of the liquidation value of our portfolio. Moreover, we anticipate entering into transactions involving such derivatives to a very limited extent solely for hedging purposes or otherwise within the limitations of the BDC CFTC No-Action Letter.

 

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OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

We may become a party to investment commitments and 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 balance sheet. As of June 30, 2019, we believed that we had adequate financial resources to satisfy our unfunded commitments. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, our unfunded commitments to provide funds to portfolio companies were as follows:

 

     As of  
     June 30,
2019
     December 31,
2018
 
     (in millions)  
Unfunded Commitments      
First Lien/Senior Secured Debt    $ 88.13      $ 90.32  
First Lien/Last-Out Unitranche      4.90        8.36  
Second Lien/Senior Secured Debt      13.94        17.22  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 106.97      $ 115.90  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2019, we had aggregate Commitments and undrawn Commitments from investors as follows:

 

     June 30, 2019  
     

Capital

Commitments

($ in millions)

    

Unfunded

Capital

Commitments

($ in millions)

    

% of Capital

Commitments

Funded

 
Common Units    $ 1,097.43      $ 109.74        90

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

On July 30, 2019, our Board of Directors declared a distribution equal to an amount up to our taxable earnings per unit, including net investment income (if positive), for the period July 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019, payable on or about October 25, 2019 to Unitholders of record as of September 30, 2019.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Changes in the economic environment, financial markets and any other parameters used in determining such estimates could cause actual results to differ materially. In addition to the discussion below, our critical accounting policies are further described in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.

Valuation of Portfolio Investments

As a BDC, we conduct the valuation of our assets, pursuant to which our NAV is determined, consistent with GAAP and the Investment Company Act. Our Board of Directors, with the assistance of our Audit Committee, determines the fair value of our assets within the meaning of the Investment Company Act, on at least a quarterly basis, in accordance with the terms of Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures (“ASC 820”).

ASC 820 defines fair value as 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. Fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement. For some assets and liabilities, observable market transactions or market information might be available. For other assets and liabilities, observable market transactions and market information might not be available. However, the objective of a fair value measurement in both cases is the same—to estimate the price when an orderly transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability would take place between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions (that is, an exit price at the measurement date from the perspective of a market participant that holds the asset or owes the liability).

 

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ASC 820 establishes a hierarchal disclosure framework which ranks the observability of inputs used in measuring financial instruments at fair value. The observability of inputs is impacted by a number of factors, including the type of financial instruments and their specific characteristics. Financial instruments with readily available quoted prices, or for which fair value can be measured from quoted prices in active markets, generally will have a higher degree of market price observability and a lesser degree of judgment applied in determining fair value. The levels used for classifying investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in these securities.

The three-level hierarchy for fair value measurement is defined as follows:

Level 1—inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices available in active markets for identical instruments as of the reporting date. The types of financial instruments included in Level 1 include unrestricted securities, including equities and derivatives, listed in active markets.

Level 2—inputs to the valuation methodology are other than quoted prices in active markets, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date. The type of financial instruments in this category includes less liquid and restricted securities listed in active markets, securities traded in other than active markets, government and agency securities, and certain over-the-counter derivatives where the fair value is based on observable inputs.

Level 3—inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to overall fair value measurement. The inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation. Financial instruments that are included in this category include investments in privately held entities and certain over-the-counter derivatives where the fair value is based on unobservable inputs.

In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the determination of which category within the fair value hierarchy is appropriate for any given financial instrument is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and considers factors specific to the financial instrument.

Currently, the majority of our investments fall within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. We do not expect that there will be readily available market values for most of the investments which are in our portfolio, and we value such investments at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the direction of our Board of Directors using a documented valuation policy, described below, and a consistently applied valuation process. The factors that may be taken into account in pricing our investments at fair value include, as relevant, the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio company’s ability to make payments and its earnings and discounted cash flow, and the markets in which the portfolio company does business, comparison to publicly traded securities and other relevant factors. Available current market data are considered such as applicable market yields and multiples of publicly traded securities, comparison of financial ratios of peer companies, and changes in the interest rate environment and the credit markets that may affect the price at which similar investments would trade in their principal market, and other relevant factors. When an external event such as a purchase transaction, public offering or subsequent equity sale occurs, we consider the pricing indicated by the external event to corroborate or revise our valuation.

With respect to investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or for which market quotations are deemed not reflective of the fair value, the valuation procedures adopted by our Board of Directors contemplates a multi-step valuation process each quarter, as described below:

 

  (1)

Our quarterly valuation process begins with each portfolio company or investment being initially valued by the investment professionals of our Investment Adviser responsible for the portfolio investment;

 

  (2)

Our Board of Directors also engages independent valuation firms (the “Independent Valuation Advisors”) to provide independent valuations of the investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or are readily available but deemed not reflective of the fair value of an investment. The Independent Valuation Advisors independently value such investments using quantitative and qualitative information provided by the investment professionals of our Investment Adviser as well as any market quotations obtained from independent pricing services, brokers, dealers or market dealers. The Independent Valuation Advisors also provide analyses to support their valuation methodology and calculations. The Independent Valuation Advisors provide an opinion on a final range of values on such investments to our Board of Directors or the Audit Committee. The Independent Valuation Advisors define fair value in accordance with ASC 820 and utilize valuation approaches including the market approach, the income approach or both. A portion of the portfolio is reviewed on a quarterly basis, and all investments in the portfolio for which market quotations are not readily available, or are readily available, but deemed not reflective of the fair value of an investment, are reviewed at least annually by an Independent Valuation Advisor;

 

  (3)

The Independent Valuation Advisors’ preliminary valuations are reviewed by our Investment Adviser and the Valuation Oversight Group (“VOG”), a team that is part of the Controllers Department within the Finance Division of Goldman Sachs. The Independent Valuation Advisors’ ranges are compared to our Investment Adviser’s valuations to ensure our Investment Adviser’s valuations are reasonable. VOG presents the valuations to the Private Investment Valuation and Side Pocket Working Group of the Investment Management Division Valuation Committee, which is comprised of representatives from GSAM who are independent of the investment making decision process;

 

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  (4)

The Investment Management Division Valuation Committee ratifies fair valuations and makes recommendations to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors;

 

  (5)

The Audit Committee of our Board of Directors reviews valuation information provided by the Investment Management Division Valuation Committee, our Investment Adviser and the Independent Valuation Advisors. The Audit Committee then assesses such valuation recommendations; and

 

  (6)

Our Board of Directors discusses the valuations and, within the meaning of the Investment Company Act, determines the fair value of our investments in good faith, based on the input of our Investment Adviser, the Independent Valuation Advisors and the Audit Committee.

When our NAV is determined other than on a quarter-end (such as in connection with issuances of Units on dates occurring mid-quarter), it is determined by our Investment Adviser, acting under delegated authority from, and subject to the supervision of, our Board of Directors and in accordance with procedures adopted by our Board of Directors.

Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income

We record our investment transactions on a trade date basis, which is the date when we assume the risks for gains and losses related to that instrument. Realized gains and losses are based on the specific identification method. Dividend income on common equity investments is recorded on the record date for private portfolio companies or on the ex-dividend date for publicly traded portfolio companies. Interest income and dividend income are presented net of withholding tax, if any. Accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums, which are included in interest income and expense, are recorded over the life of the underlying instrument using the effective interest method.

Fair value generally is based on quoted market prices, broker or dealer quotations, or alternative price sources. In the absence of quoted market prices, broker or dealer quotations, or alternative price sources, investments in securities are measured at fair value as determined by our Investment Adviser and/or by one or more independent third parties.

Due to the inherent uncertainties of valuation, certain estimated fair values may differ significantly from the values that would have been realized had a ready market for these investments existed, and these differences could be material. For additional information, see Note 2 “Significant Accounting Policies” to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

We may also invest in newly-issued debt securities that are sold by issuers with an OID to par value of 1% to 3%, although we do not expect OID securities to comprise a material portion of our portfolio. To the extent we purchase new issues with OID, the discounts will be accreted over the life of the securities, as required under GAAP. Loan origination fees, OID and market discounts or premiums are capitalized, and we accrete or amortize such amounts into income over the life of the loan. We record contractual prepayment premiums on loans and debt securities as interest income.

Non-Accrual Status

Investments are placed on non-accrual status when it is probable that principal, interest or dividends will not be collected according to contractual terms. Accrued interest or dividends generally are reversed when an investment is placed on non-accrual status. Interest or dividend payments received on non-accrual investments may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon management’s judgment. Non-accrual investments are restored to accrual status when past due principal and interest or dividends are paid and, in management’s judgment, principal and interest or dividend payments are likely to remain current. We may make exceptions to this treatment if the investment has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, we had no investments on non-accrual status.

Distribution Policy

We intend to pay quarterly distributions to our Unitholders out of assets legally available for distribution. Future quarterly distributions, if any, will be determined by our Board of Directors. All distributions will be subject to lawfully available funds therefor, and no assurance can be given that we will be able to declare distributions in future periods.

We have elected to be treated, and expect to qualify annually, as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code, commencing with our taxable year ended December 31, 2016. To maintain our tax treatment as a RIC, we must, among other things, timely distribute to our Unitholders at least 90% of our investment company taxable income for each taxable year. We intend to timely distribute to our Unitholders substantially all of our annual taxable income for each year, except that we may retain certain net capital gains for reinvestment and carry forward taxable income for distribution in the following year and pay any applicable tax. The distributions we pay to our Unitholders in a year may exceed our 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 specific tax characteristics of our distributions will be reported to Unitholders after the end of the calendar year. Unitholders should read carefully any written disclosure regarding a distribution from us and should not assume that the source of any distribution is our net ordinary income or capital gains.

 

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Federal Income Taxes

As a RIC, we generally will not be required to pay corporate-level U.S. federal income taxes on any net ordinary income or capital gains that we timely distribute to our Unitholders as dividends. To maintain our RIC status, we must meet specified source-of-income and asset diversification requirements and timely distribute to our Unitholders at least 90% of our investment company taxable income for each year. Depending upon the level of taxable income earned in a year, we may choose to carry forward taxable income for distribution in the following year and pay any applicable tax. We generally will be required to pay a U.S. federal excise tax if our distributions during a calendar year do not exceed the sum of (1) 98% of our net ordinary income (taking into account certain deferrals and elections) for the calendar year, (2) 98.2% of our capital gains in excess of capital losses for the one-year period ending on October 31 of the calendar year and (3) any net ordinary income and capital gains in excess of capital losses for preceding years that were not distributed during such years.

Because federal income tax regulations differ from GAAP, distributions in accordance with tax regulations may differ from net investment income and realized gains recognized for financial reporting purposes. Differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts in the consolidated financial statements to reflect their tax character. Temporary differences arise when certain items of income, expense, gain or loss are recognized at some time in the future. Differences in classification may also result from the treatment of short-term gains as ordinary income for tax purposes.

 

ITEM 3.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are subject to financial market risks, most significantly changes in interest rates. Interest rate sensitivity refers to the change in our earnings that may result from changes in the level of interest rates. Because we expect to fund a portion of our investments with borrowings, our net investment income is expected to be affected by the difference between the rate at which we invest and the rate at which we borrow. As a result, we can offer no assurance that a significant change in market interest rates will not have a material adverse effect on our net investment income.

As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, on a fair value basis, approximately 1.2% and 1.3%, respectively, of our performing debt investments (including income-producing preferred stock) bore interest at a fixed rate and approximately 98.8% and 98.7%, respectively, of our performing debt investments bore interest at a floating rate. Our borrowings under the JPM Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at a floating rate.

We regularly measure our exposure to interest rate risk. We assess interest rate risk and manage our interest rate exposure on an ongoing basis by comparing our interest rate sensitive assets to our interest rate sensitive liabilities.

Based on our June 30, 2019 balance sheet, the following table shows the annual impact on net income of base rate changes in interest rates (considering interest rate floors for variable rate instruments) assuming no changes in our investment and borrowing structure:

 

As of June 30, 2019

Basis Point Change

   Interest
Income
     Interest
Expense
     Net
Income
 
(in millions)                     

Up 300 basis points

   $ 39.06      $ (15.51    $ 23.55  

Up 200 basis points

     26.04        (10.34      15.70  

Up 100 basis points

     13.02        (5.17      7.85  

Up 75 basis points

     9.77        (3.88      5.89  

Up 50 basis points

     6.51        (2.59      3.92  

Up 25 basis points

     3.26        (1.29      1.97  

Down 25 basis points

     (3.26      1.29        (1.97

Down 50 basis points

     (6.51      2.59        (3.92

Down 75 basis points

     (9.77      3.88        (5.89

Down 100 basis points

     (13.02      5.17        (7.85

Down 200 basis points

     (18.36      10.34        (8.02
Down 300 basis points      (18.72      12.40        (6.32

We may, in the future, hedge against interest rate fluctuations by using standard hedging instruments such as futures, options and forward contracts subject to the requirements of the Investment Company Act, applicable CFTC regulations and in a manner consistent with SEC guidance. 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.

 

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ITEM 4.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. As of the end of the period covered by this report, our management carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2019. In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives, and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the benefits of possible controls and procedures relative to their costs.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting. There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our most recently completed fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2019 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

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

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

An investment in our securities involves a high degree of risk. Except as set forth below, there have been no material changes to the risk factors previously reported under Item 1A: “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, which was filed with the SEC on February 28, 2019. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial may materially affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

We are exposed to risks associated with changes in interest rates.

Our debt investments may be based on floating rates, such as LIBOR, the Euro Interbank Offered Rate, the Federal Funds Rate or the Prime Rate. General interest rate fluctuations may have a substantial negative impact on our investments, the value of our securities and our rate of return on invested capital. Currently, most of our floating rate investments are linked to LIBOR and it is unclear how increased regulatory oversight and changes in the method for determining LIBOR may affect the value of the financial obligations to be held by or issued to us that are linked to LIBOR, or how such changes could affect our results of operations or financial condition. For example, on July 27, 2017, the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority announced that it intends to stop persuading or compelling banks to submit LIBOR rates after 2021. At this time, it is not possible to predict the effect of any such changes, any establishment of alternative reference rates or any other reforms to LIBOR that may be enacted in the United Kingdom or elsewhere. The elimination of LIBOR or any other changes or reforms to the determination or supervision of LIBOR could have an adverse impact on the market for or value of any LIBOR-linked securities, loans, and other financial obligations or extensions of credit held by or due to us or on our overall financial condition or results of operations. In addition, 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, in order to replace LIBOR with the new standard that is established, which may have an adverse effect on our overall financial condition or results of operations. Following the replacement of LIBOR, some or all of these credit agreements may bear interest a lower interest rate, which could have an adverse impact on our results of operations. Moreover, if LIBOR ceases to exist, we may need to renegotiate certain terms of our Revolving Credit Facilities. If we are unable to do so, amounts drawn under the Revolving Credit Facilities may bear interest at a higher rate, which would increase the cost of our borrowings and, in turn, affect our results of operations.

Because we have borrowed money, and may issue preferred stock to finance investments, our net investment income depends, in part, upon the difference between the rate at which we borrow funds or pay distributions on preferred stock and the rate that our investments yield. As a result, we can offer no assurance that a significant change in market interest rates will not have a material adverse effect on our net investment income.

A reduction in the interest rates on new investments relative to interest rates on current investments could also have an adverse impact on our net interest income. However, an increase in interest rates could decrease the value of any investments we hold which earn fixed interest rates, including subordinated loans, senior and junior secured and unsecured debt securities and loans and high yield bonds, and also could increase our interest expense, thereby decreasing our net income. Also, an increase in interest rates available to investors could make an investment in our common stock less attractive if we are not able to increase our dividend rate, which could reduce the value of our common stock. Further, rising interest rates could also adversely affect our performance if such increases cause our borrowing costs to rise at a rate in excess of the rate that our investments yield.

Further, rising interest rates could also adversely affect our performance if we hold investments with floating interest rates, subject to specified minimum interest rates (such as a LIBOR floor), while at the same time engaging in borrowings subject to floating interest rates not subject to such minimums. In such a scenario, rising interest rates may increase our interest expense, even though our interest income from Investments is not increasing in a corresponding manner as a result of such minimum interest rates.

In periods of rising interest rates, to the extent we borrow money subject to a floating interest rate, our cost of funds would increase, which could reduce our net investment income. Further, rising interest rates could also adversely affect our performance if we hold investments with floating interest rates, subject to specified minimum interest rates (such as a LIBOR floor), while at the same time engaging in borrowings subject to floating interest rates not subject to such minimums. In such a scenario, rising interest rates may increase our interest expense, even though our interest income from investments is not increasing in a corresponding manner as a result of such minimum interest rates.

If general interest rates rise, there is a risk that the portfolio companies in which we hold floating rate securities will be unable to pay escalating interest amounts, which could result in a default under their loan documents with us. Rising interest rates could also cause portfolio companies to shift cash from other productive uses to the payment of interest, which may have a material adverse effect on their business and operations and could, over time, lead to increased defaults. In addition, rising interest rates may increase pressure on us to provide fixed rate loans to our portfolio companies, which could adversely affect our net investment income, as increases in our cost of borrowed funds would not be accompanied by increased interest income from such fixed-rate investments.

A change in the general level of interest rates can be expected to lead to a change in the interest rate we receive on many of our debt investments. Accordingly, a change in the interest rate could make it easier for us to meet or exceed the performance threshold in the Investment Management Agreement and may result in a substantial increase in the amount of incentive fees payable to our Investment Adviser with respect to the portion of the Incentive Fee based on income.

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

The following table summarizes the total Units issued and proceeds related to capital drawdowns delivered pursuant to the Subscription Agreements for the six months ended June 30, 2019:

 

Unit Issue Date    Units Issued     

Proceeds Received

($ in millions)

 
February 22, 2019      689,032          $ 65.84  
March 28, 2019      455,946            43.90  
April 29, 2019      234,200            21.95  
May 30, 2019      232,747            21.95  

Total capital drawdowns

     1,611,925          $ 153.64  

Each of the above issuances and sales of the common Units was exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation D or Regulation S under the Securities Act. Each purchaser of common Units was required to represent that it is (i) either an “accredited investor” as defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D under the Securities Act or, in the case of Units sold outside the United States, not a “U.S. person” in accordance with Regulation S of the Securities Act and (ii) was acquiring the common Units purchased by it for investment and not with a view to resell or distribute. We did not engage in general solicitation or advertising, and did not offer securities to the public, in connection with such issuances and sales.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

Not applicable.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information.

None.

Item 6. Exhibits.

The exhibits filed as part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are set forth on the Index to Exhibits, which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

EXHIBIT
NO.
 

EXHIBIT

3.1  

Certificate of Formation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10 (File No. 000-55660), filed on July 13, 2016).

3.2  

Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement dated November 1, 2016 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 000-55660), filed on November 3, 2016).

31.1*  

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2*  

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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.

 

*

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.

 

      GOLDMAN SACHS PRIVATE MIDDLE MARKET CREDIT LLC
Date: August 1, 2019       /s/ Brendan McGovern
      Brendan McGovern
      Chief Executive Officer and President
      (Principal Executive Officer)
Date: August 1, 2019       /s/ Jonathan Lamm
     

Jonathan Lamm

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

 

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