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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

The consolidated financial statements of the Fund have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). The Fund is an investment company following accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946, Financial Services—Investment Companies (“ASC Topic 946”). The Fund has consolidated the results of its wholly owned subsidiaries in its consolidated financial statements in accordance with ASC Topic 946. The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies of the Fund.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, as well the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods presented. Although management believes these estimates and assumptions to be reasonable, actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences could be material.

Investment Valuation

Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act, which establishes requirements for determining fair value in good faith for purposes of the 1940 Act, the Fund's Board of Trustees designated the Investment Adviser as the Fund's valuation designee (the "Valuation Designee") to perform certain fair value functions, including performing fair value determinations on July 28, 2022. As required by the Rule 2a-5, the Valuation Designee provides periodic fair valuation reporting and notifications on behalf of the Fund to the Board of Trustees to facilitate the Board of Trustees' oversight duties.

The Valuation Designee values investments at fair value in accordance with GAAP, based upon the principles and methods of valuation set forth in the Valuation Designee's policies and procedures adopted for the Fund by the Valuation Designee and approved by the Board of Trustees. Fair value is generally defined as the amount for which an investment would be sold in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

All investments are valued at least monthly based on quotations or other affirmative pricing from independent third-party sources, with the exception of investments priced directly by the Valuation Designee which in the aggregate comprise less than 5% of the capitalization of the Fund. Investments listed on a recognized exchange or market quotation system, whether U.S. or foreign, are valued using the closing price on the date of valuation.

Investments not listed on a recognized exchange or market quotation system, but for which reliable market quotations are readily available are valued using prices provided by a nationally recognized pricing service or by using quotations from broker-dealers.

Investments for which market quotations are either not readily available or are determined to be unreliable are priced at fair value using affirmative valuations performed by independent valuation services approved by the Valuation Designee or, for investments aggregating less than 5% of the total assets of the Fund, using valuations determined directly by the Valuation Designee. Such valuations are determined under documented valuation policies and procedures reviewed and approved by a committee established by the Valuation Designee (the "Valuation Committee").

Generally, to increase objectivity in valuing the investments, the Valuation Designee will utilize external measures of value, such as public markets or third-party transactions, whenever possible. The Valuation Designee’s valuation is not based on long-term work-out value, immediate liquidation value, nor incremental value for potential changes that may take place in the future. The values assigned to investments are based on available information and do not necessarily represent amounts that might ultimately be realized, as these amounts depend on future circumstances and cannot reasonably be determined until the individual investments are actually liquidated. Such circumstances may include macroeconomic, geopolitical and other events, rising interest rates and risks related to inflation that may significantly impact the profitability or viability of businesses in which the Fund is invested, and therefore may significantly impact the return on and realizability of the Fund’s investments. The foregoing policies apply to all investments, including any in companies and groups of affiliated companies aggregating more than 5% of the Fund’s assets.

Fair valuations of investments in each asset class are determined using one or more methodologies including market quotations, the market approach, income approach, or, in the case of recent investments, the cost approach, as appropriate. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets. Such information may include observed multiples of earnings and/or revenues at which transactions in securities of comparable companies occur, with appropriate adjustments for differences in company size, operations or other factors affecting comparability.

The income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts (for example, cash flows or earnings) to a single present value amount (discounted). The measurement is based on the value indicated by current market expectations about those future amounts. The discount rates used for such analyses reflect market yields for comparable investments, considering such factors as relative credit quality, capital structure, and other factors.

In following these approaches, the types of factors that may be taken into account also include, as relevant and among other factors: available current market data, including relevant and applicable market trading and transaction comparables, security covenants, call protection provisions, information rights, the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio company’s ability to make payments, its earnings and cash flows, the markets in which the portfolio company does business, comparisons of financial ratios of peer companies that are public, merger and acquisition comparables, comparable costs of capital, the principal market in which the investment trades and enterprise values.

Investments may be categorized based on the types of inputs used in valuing such investments. The level in the GAAP valuation hierarchy in which an investment falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the valuation of the investment in its entirety. Transfers between levels are recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

At December 31, 2023, the Fund’s investments were categorized as follows:


Level	Basis for Determining Fair Value	Bank Debt(1)		Total
1	Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets	$	—	$	—
2	Other direct and indirect observable market inputs(2)		151,252,920		151,252,920
3	Valuation sources that employ significant unobservable inputs		249,673,453		249,673,453
Total		$	400,926,373	$	400,926,373

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(1)

Includes senior secured loans

(2)

For example, quoted prices in inactive markets or quotes for comparable investments

Unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of Level 3 investments as of December 31, 2023 included the following:


Asset Type	Fair Value		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Weighted Average Range(1)
Bank Debt	$	209,935,097	Income approach	Discount rate	9.0% - 20.7% (11.5%)
		39,738,356	Market quotations	Indicative bid/ask quotes	1 (1)
	$	249,673,453

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(1)

Representing the weighted average of each significant unobservable input range at the investment level by fair value.

Certain fair value measurements may employ more than one valuation technique, with each valuation technique receiving a relative weight between 0% and 100%. Generally, a change in an unobservable input may result in a change to the value of an investment as follows:


Input	Impact to Value if Input Increases	Impact to Value if Input Decreases
Discount rate	Decrease	Increase
Revenue multiples	Increase	Decrease
EBITDA multiples	Increase	Decrease
Book value multiples	Increase	Decrease
Implied volatility	Increase	Decrease
Term	Increase	Decrease
Yield	Increase	Decrease

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Changes in investments categorized as Level 3 for the year ended December 31, 2023 were as follows:


	Independent Third-Party Valuation
	Bank Debt			Total
Beginning balance	$	76,785,839		$	76,785,839
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)		2,142,650			2,142,650
Acquisitions(1)		184,007,546			184,007,546
Dispositions		(7,995,957	)		(7,995,957	)
Transfers into Level 3(2)		403,640			403,640
Transfers out Level 3(3)		(5,670,265	)		(5,670,265	)
Ending balance	$	249,673,453		$	249,673,453

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation during the period on investments still held at period end (included in net realized and unrealized gains/losses, above)	$	2,257,510		$	2,257,510

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(1)

Includes payments received in kind and accretion of original issue and market discounts.

(2)

Comprised of three investments that were transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 due to decreased observable market activity.

(3)

Comprised of two investments that were transferred from Level 3 to Level 2 due to increased observable market activity.

At December 31, 2022, the Fund’s investments were categorized as follows:


Level	Basis for Determining Fair Value	Bank Debt(1)		Total
1	Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets	$	—	$	—
2	Other direct and indirect observable market inputs(2)		130,768,540		130,768,540
3	Valuation sources that employ significant unobservable inputs		76,785,839		76,785,839
Total		$	207,554,379	$	207,554,379

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(1)

Includes senior secured loans

(2)

For example, quoted prices in inactive markets or quotes for comparable investments

Unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of Level 3 investments as of December 31, 2022 included the following:


Asset Type	Fair Value		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Weighted Average Range(1) (Concluded Value)(2)
Bank Debt	$	65,553,615	Income approach	Discount rate	11.3% - 12.0% (11.7%)
		11,232,224	Market quotations	Indicative bid/ask quotes	1 (1)
	$	76,785,839

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(1)

Representing the weighted average of each significant unobservable input range at the investment level by fair value.

(2)

Representing the weighted average of each significant unobservable input for concluded value at the investment level by fair value.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Changes in investments categorized as Level 3 during the period from March 18, 2022 (Inception) to December 31, 2022 were as follows:


	Independent Third-Party Valuation
	Bank Debt			Total
Beginning balance	$	—		$	—
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)		(1,218,903	)		(1,218,903	)
Acquisitions(1)		83,116,027			83,116,027
Dispositions		(5,111,285	)		(5,111,285	)
Ending balance	$	76,785,839		$	76,785,839

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation during the period on investments still held at period end (included in net realized and unrealized gains/losses, above)	$	(1,218,903	)	$	(1,218,903	)

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(1) Includes payments received in kind and accretion of original issue and market discounts.

Investment Transactions

Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date, except for private transactions that have conditions to closing, which are recorded on the closing date. The cost of investments purchased is based upon the purchase price plus those professional fees which are specifically identifiable to the investment transaction. Realized gains and losses on investments are recorded based on the specific identification method, which typically allocates the highest cost inventory to the basis of investments sold.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash consists of amounts held in accounts with the custodian bank. Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with an original maturity of generally 60 days or less and may not be insured by the FDIC or may exceed federally insured limits. Cash equivalents are classified as Level 1 in the GAAP valuation hierarchy. At December 31, 2023, included in cash and cash equivalents was $5.0 million (2.1% of net assets) held in the JPMorgan U.S. Treasury Plus Money Market Fund with a 7-day yield of 5.20%. At December 31, 2022, included in cash and cash equivalents was $11.0 million (9.4% of net assets) held in JP Morgan U.S. Treasury Plus Money Market Fund with a 7-day yield of 4.12%.

Restricted Investments

The Fund may invest without limitation in instruments that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These instruments generally may be resold to institutional investors in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these investments may involve time-consuming negotiations and additional expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Restricted investments, including any restricted investments in affiliates, are valued in accordance with the investment valuation policies discussed above. The Fund did not hold any restricted investments at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

Foreign Currency Investments

The Fund may invest in instruments traded in foreign countries and denominated in foreign currencies. Such positions are converted at the respective closing foreign exchange rates in effect at December 31, 2023 and reported in U.S. dollars. Purchases and sales of investments and income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies, when they occur, are translated into U.S. dollars based on the foreign exchange rates in effect on the respective dates of such transactions. The portion of gains and losses on foreign investments resulting from fluctuations in foreign currencies is included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments. The Fund did not hold any investments denominated in foreign currency at December 31, 2023 and 2022.

Investments in foreign companies and securities of foreign governments may involve special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. companies and securities of the U.S. Government. These risks include, among other things, revaluation of currencies, less reliable information about issuers, different transaction clearance and settlement practices, and potential future adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, investments in foreign companies and securities of foreign governments and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than those of comparable U.S. companies and the U.S. Government

Organization and Offering Costs

The Fund has entered into a Fee Waiver and Expense Support and Reimbursement Agreement (the “Expense Support Agreement”) with the Investment Adviser. Pursuant to the Expense Support Agreement, the Investment Adviser has paid all of the Fund’s organizational and offering expenses on the Fund’s behalf (each, an “Expense Payment”).

During each of the 36 months following the commencement of the Fund’s operations, the Fund will reimburse the Investment Adviser for any and all Expense Payments incurred by the Investment Adviser under the Expense Support Agreement to the extent that the Fund’s annual Operating Expenses (as defined below) do not exceed 1.25% of the value of the Fund’s net assets, calculated monthly based on month-end net assets. “Operating Expenses” for purposes of the Expense Support Agreement means all annual operating expenses of the Fund incurred in the ordinary course of business, excluding offering costs incurred by the Fund, interest expense and other financing costs, portfolio transaction and other investment-related costs, base management fee and incentive fee payable pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, shareholder servicing and/or distribution fees, taxes and any other extraordinary expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of business (including, without limitation, litigation expenses). From inception of the Fund through December 31, 2023, the Adviser had incurred $0.8 million related to organizational and offering expenses. The Fund did not reimburse the Investment Adviser for any Expense Payments for the year ended December 31, 2023 since the annual operating expenses exceeded 1.25% of the value of the Fund’s net assets.

Deferred Debt Issuance Costs

Certain costs incurred in connection with the issuance of debt of the Fund were capitalized and are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated life of the respective instruments. The impact of utilizing the straight-line amortization method versus the effective-interest method is not material to the operations of the Fund.

Revenue Recognition

Interest and dividend income, including income paid in kind, is recorded on an accrual basis, when such amounts are considered collectible. Origination, structuring, closing, commitment and other upfront fees, including original issue discounts, earned with respect to capital commitments are generally amortized or accreted into interest income over the life of the respective debt investment, as are end-of-term or exit fees receivable upon repayment of a debt investment. Other fees, including certain amendment fees, prepayment fees and commitment fees on broken deals, are recognized as earned. Prepayment fees and similar income due upon the early repayment of a loan or debt security are recognized when earned and are included in interest income.

Certain debt investments are purchased at a discount to par as a result of the underlying credit risks and financial results of the issuer, as well as general market factors that influence the financial markets as a whole. Discounts on the acquisition of corporate bonds are generally amortized using the effective-interest or constant-yield method assuming there are no questions as to collectability. When principal payments on a loan are received in an amount in excess of the loan’s amortized cost, the excess principal payments are recorded as interest income.

Income Taxes

The Fund intends to comply with the applicable provisions of the Code, pertaining to regulated investment companies and to make distributions of taxable income sufficient to relieve it from substantially all federal income taxes. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes is required in the financial statements. In accordance with ASC Topic 740 - Income Taxes, the Fund recognizes in its financial statements the effect of a tax position when it is determined that such position is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, to be sustained upon examination.

The tax returns of the Fund remain open for examination by tax authorities for a period of three years from the date they are filed. No such examinations are currently pending. Management has analyzed tax laws and regulations and their application to the Fund as of December 31, 2023, inclusive of the open tax return years, and does not believe that there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability in the financial statements.

The final tax characterization of distributions is determined after the fiscal year and is reported on Form 1099 and in the Fund’s annual report to shareholders. Distributions can be characterized as ordinary income, capital gains and/or return of capital. As of December 31, 2023, the Fund had no non-expiring capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized capital gains.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

U.S. GAAP requires that certain components of net assets be adjusted to reflect permanent differences between financial and tax reporting. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset values per share. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, permanent difference attributable to non-deductible expenses were reclassified to the following accounts:


	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022
Paid-in capital	$	(106,746	)	$	(20,153	)
Accumulated earnings		106,746			20,153

The tax character of distributions paid were as follows:


	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Ordinary income	$	21,171,862	$	3,262,157

As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the tax components of accumulated net earnings (losses) were as follows:


	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Undistributed ordinary income	$	2,300,637	$	580,602
Undistributed capital gains	$	126,412		—
Net unrealized gains (losses)		1,997,084		(3,349,572	)
Total accumulated earnings (losses)	$	4,424,133		(2,768,970	)

As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on cost of investments (including short positions and derivatives, if any) for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:


	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022
Tax basis of investments	$	398,929,289		$	210,903,951

Unrealized appreciation		5,927,022			833,360
Unrealized depreciation		(3,929,938	)		(4,182,932	)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)	$	1,997,084		$	(3,349,572	)

The Fund hereby designates the following amount, or maximum amount allowable by law, as interest income eligible to be treated as a Section 163(j) interest dividend for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023:


	December 31, 2023
Interest Dividends	$	20,443,324

The fund hereby designates the following amounts, or maximum amounts allowable by law, as interest-related dividends eligible for exemption from U.S. withholding tax for nonresident aliens and foreign corporations for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023:


	December 31, 2023
Interest-Related Dividends	$	19,891,621

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In March 2020 and January 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04 and ASU No. 2021-01, respectively, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848),” which provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The amendments apply only to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. ASU 2020-04 is effective and can be adopted by all entities through December 31, 2022. The expedients and exceptions provided by the amendments do not apply to contract modifications and hedging relationships entered into or evaluated after December 31, 2022, except for hedging transactions as of December 31, 2022, that an entity has elected certain optional expedients for and that are retained through the end of the hedging relationship. In December 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-06, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Deferral of the Sunset Date of Topic 848, which deferred the sunset day of this guidance to December 31, 2024. The Fund is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2020-04 on its consolidated financial statements.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

In June 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-03, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions (“ASU 2022-03”),” which clarifies guidance for fair value measurement of an equity security subject to a contractual sale restriction and establishes new disclosure requirements for such equity securities. ASU 2022-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and for interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company has concluded that this guidance will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.