CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Investments in portfolio securities at fair value:
Control investments (cost at $8,111 and $8,111, respectively)	$ 15,650	$ 15,650
Total investments in portfolio securities at fair value	15,650	15,650
Temporary cash investments	9,992	5,998
Cash and cash equivalents	17,698	19,224
Restricted cash	100	60
Accounts receivable from affiliates	850	350
Other assets	199	382
Total Assets	44,489	41,664
Liabilities and net assets
Accounts payable	358	107
Accrued compensation	3	321
Accounts payable to related parties	30	1
Borrowing under margin account	9,992	5,998
Total Liabilities	10,383	6,427
Net assets
Common stock, par value	13	13
Capital in excess of par value	74,685	74,685
Accumulated deficit	(40,592)	(39,461)
Total net assets	$ 34,106	$ 35,237
Net asset value per share	$ 2.52	$ 2.61

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- Definition

Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).