Debt

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2024

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt

4. Debt

On June 3, 2022, BlackRock Private Credit Fund Leverage I, LLC (the “Borrower”), a Delaware limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund, established a $200.0 million combined revolving credit and term loan facility with PNC Bank, National Association as facility agent (the “Credit Facility”). The Credit Facility matures on June 3, 2032 and generally bears interest at three-month Term SOFR, plus (a) 1.55% if the aggregate balance of “Middle Market Loans” (as defined in Exhibit 10.1) is less than or equal to 25%, (b) 1.65% if the aggregate balance of Middle Market Loans is above 25% and less than or equal to 50%, (c) 1.80% if the aggregate balance of Middle Market Loans is above 50% and less than or equal to 75%, or (d) 1.90% if the aggregate balance of Middle Market Loans is above 75%. The Credit Facility also accrues commitment fees on any undrawn amounts at an annual rate of 0.50%, or 0.35% for the period from the closing date of the Credit Facility to the three-month anniversary of the closing date.

On September 8, 2023, the Borrower entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Credit Facility (the “Amendment”). The Amendment extended the term commitment termination date under the Credit Facility with respect to term commitments entered into on the closing date to December 8, 2023. The Credit Facility is secured by all of the assets held by the Borrower. Under the Credit Facility, the Borrower has made certain customary representations and warranties, and is required to comply with various covenants, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar credit facilities. The Credit Facility includes usual and customary events of default for credit facilities of this nature. Borrowings under the Credit Facility are considered borrowings of the Fund for purposes of complying with the asset coverage requirements under the 1940 Act. On December 15, 2023, the Borrower entered into Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Facility (the "Second Amendment"). The Second Amendment increased the total revolving commitments from $50.0 million to $75.0 million, increased total term commitments from $150.0 million to $225.0 million. The Second Amendment increased the facility margin level with (a) 1.62% if the aggregate balance of “Middle Market Loans” (as defined in Exhibit 10.1) is less than or equal to 25%, (b) 1.77% if the aggregate balance of Middle Market Loans is above 25% and less than or equal to 50%, (c) 1.96% if the aggregate balance of Middle Market Loans is above 50% and less than or equal to 75%, or (d) 2.12% if the aggregate balance of Middle Market Loans is above 75%.

On April 19, 2024, the Fund entered into a Senior Secured Credit Agreement for a $75.0 million revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as administrative agent, and the lenders and issuing banks from time to time parties thereto. The Revolving Credit Facility matures on April 19, 2029 and generally bears interest at either (i) term SOFR plus a credit spread adjustment plus margin of 2.00% or 1.875% per annum or (ii) the prime rate plus a margin of 2.00% or 1.875% per annum, in each case subject to certain conditions. The Fund may elect either the term SOFR or prime rate at the time of drawdown. The Revolving Credit Facility is guaranteed by certain domestic subsidiaries of the Fund that are formed or acquired by the Fund in the future (collectively, the “Guarantors”). The Revolving Credit Facility is secured by substantially all of the portfolio investments held by the Fund and each Guarantor, subject to certain exceptions. Under the Revolving Credit Facility, the Fund is required to comply with various covenants, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar credit facilities. The Revolving Credit Facility includes usual and customary events of default for credit facilities of this nature.

At June 30, 2024, there was $167.0 million of debt outstanding under the Credit Facility, with a weighted-average interest rate, excluding fees of 7.29%. Outstanding debt is carried at amortized cost in the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. As of June 30, 2024, the estimated fair value of the outstanding debt approximated their carrying value.

Total expenses related to debt included the following:

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2024		2023
Interest expense	$	6,251,121	$	3,019,907
Amortization of deferred debt issuance costs		160,981		94,278
Commitment fees		387,986		270,417
Total	$	6,800,088	$	3,384,602