Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The information in management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations relates to New Mountain Finance Corporation, including its wholly-owned direct and indirect subsidiaries (collectively, "we", "us", "our", "NMFC" or the "Company").
Forward-Looking Statements
The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with the financial data and consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report. Some of the statements in this report (including in the following discussion) constitute forward-looking statements, which relate to future events or our future performance or our financial condition. The forward-looking statements contained in this section involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including:
• statements concerning the impact of a protracted decline in the liquidity of credit markets;
• the general economy, including the impact of interest and inflation rates, and the COVID-19 pandemic on the industries in which we invest;
• our future operating results, our business prospects, the adequacy of our cash resources and working capital, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic thereon;
• the ability of our portfolio companies to achieve their objectives and the impact of COVID-19 pandemic thereon;
• our ability to make investments consistent with our investment objectives, including with respect to the size, nature and terms of our investments;
• the ability of New Mountain Finance Advisers BDC, L.L.C. (the "Investment Adviser") or its affiliates to attract and retain highly talented professionals;
• actual and potential conflicts of interest with the Investment Adviser and New Mountain Capital Group, L.P. (together with New Mountain Capital, L.L.C. and its affiliates, "New Mountain Capital") whose ultimate owners include Steven B. Klinsky and related and other vehicles; and
• the risk factors set forth in Item 1A.—Risk Factors contained in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.
Forward-looking statements are identified by their use of such terms and phrases such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “continue”, “could”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “may”, “plan”, “potential”, “project”, “seek”, “should”, “target”, “will”, “would” or similar expressions. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements for any reason, including the factors set forth in Item 1A.—Risk Factors contained in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.
We have based the forward-looking statements included in this report on information available to us on the date of this report. We assume no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Although we undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, you are advised to consult any additional disclosures that we may make directly to you or through reports that we have filed or in the future may file with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including annual reports on Form 10-K, registration statements on Form N-2, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K.
Overview
We are a Delaware corporation that was originally incorporated on June 29, 2010 and completed our initial public offering ("IPO") on May 19, 2011. We are a closed-end, non-diversified 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 "1940 Act"). We have elected to be treated, and intend to comply with the requirements to continue to qualify annually, as a regulated investment company ("RIC") under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). NMFC is also registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the "Advisers Act"). Since our IPO, and through September 30, 2020, we raised approximately $893.2 million in net proceeds from additional offerings of our common stock.
The Investment Adviser is a wholly-owned subsidiary of New Mountain Capital. New Mountain Capital is a firm with a track record of investing in the middle market. New Mountain Capital focuses on investing in defensive growth companies across its private equity, public equity and credit investment vehicles. The Investment Adviser manages our day-to-day operations and provides us with investment advisory and management services. The Investment Adviser also manages other
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funds that may have investment mandates that are similar, in whole or in part, to ours. New Mountain Finance Administration, L.L.C. (the "Administrator”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of New Mountain Capital, provides the administrative services necessary to conduct our day-to-day operations.
We have established the following wholly-owned direct and indirect subsidiaries:
• New Mountain Finance Holdings, L.L.C. ("NMF Holdings" or the "Predecessor Operating Company") and New Mountain Finance DB, L.L.C. ("NMFDB"), whose assets are used to secure NMF Holdings’ credit facility and NMFDB’s credit facility, respectively;
• New Mountain Finance SBIC, L.P. ("SBIC I") and New Mountain Finance SBIC II, L.P. ("SBIC II"), who have received licenses from the United States ("U.S.") Small Business Administration ("SBA") to operate as small business investment companies ("SBICs") under Section 301(c) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended (the "1958 Act") and their general partners, New Mountain Finance SBIC G.P., L.L.C. ("SBIC I GP") and New Mountain Finance SBIC II G.P., L.L.C. ("SBIC II GP"), respectively;
• NMF Ancora Holdings Inc. ("NMF Ancora"), NMF QID Holdings, Inc. ("NMF QID") and NMF YP Holdings Inc. ("NMF YP"), which serve as tax blocker corporations by holding equity or equity-like investments in portfolio companies organized as limited liability companies (or other forms of pass-through entities); we consolidate our tax blocker corporations for accounting purposes but the tax blocker corporations are not consolidated for U.S. federal income tax purposes and may incur income tax expense as a result of their ownership of the portfolio companies; and
• New Mountain Finance Servicing, L.L.C. ("NMF Servicing"), which serves as the administrative agent on certain investment transactions.
New Mountain Net Lease Corporation ("NMNLC") is a majority-owned consolidated subsidiary of ours, which acquires commercial real estate properties that are subject to ‘‘triple net’’ leases has elected to be treated, and intends to comply with the requirements to continue to qualify annually, as a real estate investment trust, or REIT, within the meaning of Section 856(a) of the Code.
Our investment objective is to generate current income and capital appreciation through the sourcing and origination of debt securities at all levels of the capital structure, including first and second lien debt, notes, bonds and mezzanine securities. The first lien debt may include traditional first lien senior secured loans or unitranche loans. Unitranche loans combine characteristics of traditional first lien senior secured loans as well as second lien and subordinated loans. Unitranche loans will expose us to the risks associated with second lien and subordinated loans to the extent we invest in the “last out” tranche. In some cases, our investments may also include equity interests.
Our primary focus is in the debt of defensive growth companies, which are defined as generally exhibiting the following characteristics: (i) sustainable secular growth drivers, (ii) high barriers to competitive entry, (iii) high free cash flow after capital expenditure and working capital needs, (iv) high returns on assets and (v) niche market dominance. Similar to us, SBIC I's and SBIC II's investment objectives are to generate current income and capital appreciation under our investment criteria. However, SBIC I's and SBIC II's investments must be in SBA-eligible small businesses. Our portfolio may be concentrated in a limited number of industries. As of September 30, 2020, our top five industry concentrations were software, business services, healthcare services, education and investment funds (which includes our investments in our joint ventures).
As of September 30, 2020, our net asset value was approximately $1,184.8 million and our portfolio had a fair value of approximately $2,896.6 million in 105 portfolio companies, with a weighted average yield to maturity at cost for income producing investments ("YTM at Cost") of approximately 8.6% and a weighted average yield to maturity at cost for all investments ("YTM at Cost for Investments") of approximately 7.8%. The YTM at Cost calculation assumes that all investments, including secured collateralized agreements, not on non-accrual are purchased at cost on the quarter end date and held until their respective maturities with no prepayments or losses and exited at par at maturity. The YTM at Cost for Investments calculation assumes that all investments, including secured collateralized agreements, are purchased at cost on the quarter end date and held until their respective maturities with no prepayments or losses and exited at par at maturity. YTM at Cost and YTM at Cost for Investments calculations exclude the impact of existing leverage. YTM at Cost and YTM at Cost for Investments use the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") curves at each quarter's end date. The actual yield to maturity may be higher or lower due to the future selection of the LIBOR contracts by the individual companies in our portfolio or other factors.
Recent Developments
On October 28, 2020, our board of directors declared a fourth quarter 2020 distribution of $0.30 per share payable on December 30, 2020 to holders of record as of December 16, 2020.
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COVID-19 Developments
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic and recommended containment and mitigation measures worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic has had, and continues to have, a significant impact on the U.S. economy. The extent of the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the financial performance of our current and future investments will depend on future developments, including the duration and spread of the virus, related advisories and restrictions, and the health of the financial markets and economy as a result of COVID-19, all of which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted. To the extent our portfolio companies continue to be adversely impacted by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, such impact may have a material adverse impact on our future net investment income, the fair value of our portfolio investments, our financial condition and results of operations and the financial condition of our portfolio companies.
An increase in unrealized depreciation of our investment portfolio due to decreases in fair value of investments attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a significant reduction in our net asset value as of September 30, 2020, as compared to our net asset value as of December 31, 2019. As of September 30, 2020, we were in compliance with our asset coverage requirements under the 1940 Act. In addition, we are not in default of any of the asset coverage requirements under any of our credit facilities as of September 30, 2020. However, any continued increase in unrealized depreciation of our investment portfolio or further significant reductions in our net asset value, as a result of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic or otherwise, increases the risk of breaching the relevant covenants. For additional discussion on the impact of COVID-19 on our portfolio companies, see “Monitoring of Portfolio Investments”.
We will continue to monitor the rapidly evolving situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and guidance from U.S. and international authorities, including federal, state and local public health authorities, and may take additional actions based on their recommendations. In these circumstances, there may be developments outside our control requiring us to adjust our plan of operation. For example, recurring COVID-19 outbreaks have led to the re-introduction or continuation of certain public health restrictions (such as instituting quarantines, prohibitions on travel and the closure of offices, business, schools, retail stores and other public venues) in certain states in the United States and globally and could continue to lead to the re-introduction of such restrictions elsewhere. As such, given the dynamic nature of this situation, we cannot reasonably estimate the impact of COVID-19 on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows in the future.
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and revenues and expenses during the periods reported. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates. We have identified the following items as critical accounting policies.
Basis of Accounting
We consolidate our wholly-owned direct and indirect subsidiaries: NMF Holdings, NMF Servicing, NMFDB, SBIC I, SBIC I GP, SBIC II, SBIC II GP, NMF Ancora, NMF QID and NMF YP and our majority-owned consolidated subsidiary, NMNLC. We are an investment company following accounting and reporting guidance as described in Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services—Investment Companies , ("ASC 946").
Valuation and Leveling of Portfolio Investments
At all times consistent with GAAP and the 1940 Act, we conduct a valuation of assets, which impacts our net asset value.
We value our assets on a quarterly basis, or more frequently if required under the 1940 Act. In all cases, our board of directors is ultimately and solely responsible for determining the fair value of our portfolio investments on a quarterly basis in good faith, including investments that are not publicly traded, those whose market prices are not readily available and any other situation where our portfolio investments require a fair value determination. Security transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Our quarterly valuation procedures are set forth in more detail below:
(1) Investments for which market quotations are readily available on an exchange are valued at such market quotations based on the closing price indicated from independent pricing services.
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(2) Investments for which indicative prices are obtained from various pricing services and/or brokers or dealers are valued through a multi-step valuation process, as described below, to determine whether the quote(s) obtained is representative of fair value in accordance with GAAP.
a. Bond quotes are obtained through independent pricing services. Internal reviews are performed by the investment professionals of the Investment Adviser to ensure that the quote obtained is representative of fair value in accordance with GAAP and, if so, the quote is used. If the Investment Adviser is unable to sufficiently validate the quote(s) internally and if the investment's par value or its fair value exceeds the materiality threshold, the investment is valued similarly to those assets with no readily available quotes (see (3) below); and
b. For investments other than bonds, we look at the number of quotes readily available and perform the following procedures:
i. Investments for which two or more quotes are received from a pricing service are valued using the mean of the mean of the bid and ask of the quotes obtained. We will evaluate the reasonableness of the quote, and if the quote is determined to not be representative of fair value, we will use one or more of the methodologies outlined below to determine fair value;
ii. Investments for which one quote is received from a pricing service are validated internally. The investment professionals of the Investment Adviser analyze the market quotes obtained using an array of valuation methods (further described below) to validate the fair value. If the Investment Adviser is unable to sufficiently validate the quote internally and if the investment's par value or its fair value exceeds the materiality threshold, the investment is valued similarly to those assets with no readily available quotes (see (3) below).
(3) Investments for which quotations are not readily available through exchanges, pricing services, brokers, or dealers are valued through a multi-step valuation process:
a. Each portfolio company or investment is initially valued by the investment professionals of the Investment Adviser responsible for the credit monitoring;
b. Preliminary valuation conclusions will then be documented and discussed with our senior management;
c. If an investment falls into (3) above for four consecutive quarters and if the investment's par value or its fair value exceeds the materiality threshold, then at least once each fiscal year, the valuation for each portfolio investment for which we do not have a readily available market quotation will be reviewed by an independent valuation firm engaged by our board of directors; and
d. When deemed appropriate by our management, an independent valuation firm may be engaged to review and value investment(s) of a portfolio company, without any preliminary valuation being performed by the Investment Adviser. The investment professionals of the Investment Adviser will review and validate the value provided.
For investments in revolving credit facilities and delayed draw commitments, the cost basis of the funded investments purchased is offset by any costs/netbacks received for any unfunded portion on the total balance committed. The fair value is also adjusted for the price appreciation or depreciation on the unfunded portion. As a result, the purchase of a commitment not completely funded may result in a negative fair value until it is called and funded.
The values assigned to investments are based upon available information and do not necessarily represent amounts which might ultimately be realized, since such amounts depend on future circumstances and cannot be reasonably determined until the individual positions are liquidated. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of our investments may fluctuate from period to period and the fluctuations could be material.
GAAP fair value measurement guidance classifies the inputs used in measuring fair value into three levels as follows:
Level I—Quoted prices (unadjusted) are available in active markets for identical investments and we have the ability to access such quotes as of the reporting date. The type of investments which would generally be included in Level I include active exchange-traded equity securities and exchange-traded derivatives. As required by Accounting Standards Codification Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures ("ASC 820"), we, to the extent that we hold such investments, do not adjust the quoted price for these investments, even in situations where we hold a large position and a sale could reasonably impact the quoted price.
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Level II—Pricing inputs are observable for the investments, either directly or indirectly, as of the reporting date, but are not the same as those used in Level I. Level II inputs include the following:
• Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets;
• Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in non-active markets (examples include corporate and municipal bonds, which trade infrequently);
• Pricing models whose inputs are observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability (examples include most over-the-counter derivatives, including foreign exchange forward contracts); and
• Pricing models whose inputs are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data through correlation or other means for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
Level III—Pricing inputs are unobservable for the investment and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the investment.
The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels. In all instances when the inputs fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the level within which the fair value measurement is categorized is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. As such, a Level III fair value measurement may include inputs that are both observable and unobservable. Gains and losses for such assets categorized within the Level III table below may include changes in fair value that are attributable to both observable inputs and unobservable inputs.
The inputs into the determination of fair value require significant judgment or estimation by management and consideration of factors specific to each investment. A review of the fair value hierarchy classifications is conducted on a quarterly basis. Changes in the observability of valuation inputs may result in the transfer of certain investments within the fair value hierarchy from period to period.
The following table summarizes the levels in the fair value hierarchy that our portfolio investments fall into as of September 30, 2020:
(in thousands) Total Level I Level II Level III
First lien $ 1,662,653 $ — $ 167,616 $ 1,495,037
Second lien 689,319 — 93,784 595,535
Subordinated 43,536 — — 43,536
Equity and other 501,115 — — 501,115
Total investments $ 2,896,623 $ — $ 261,400 $ 2,635,223
We generally use the following framework when determining the fair value of investments where there are little, if any, market activity or observable pricing inputs. We typically determine the fair value of our performing debt investments utilizing an income approach. Additional consideration is given using a market based approach, as well as reviewing the overall underlying portfolio company's performance and associated financial risks. The following outlines additional details on the approaches considered:
Company Performance, Financial Review, and Analysis: Prior to investment, as part of our due diligence process, we evaluate the overall performance and financial stability of the portfolio company. Post investment, we analyze each portfolio company's current operating performance and relevant financial trends versus prior year and budgeted results, including, but not limited to, factors affecting its revenue and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization ("EBITDA") growth, margin trends, liquidity position, covenant compliance and changes to its capital structure. We also attempt to identify and subsequently track any developments at the portfolio company, within its customer or vendor base or within the industry or the macroeconomic environment, generally, that may alter any material element of our original investment thesis. This analysis is specific to each portfolio company. We leverage the knowledge gained from our original due diligence process, augmented by this subsequent monitoring, to continually refine our outlook for each of our portfolio companies and ultimately form the valuation of our investment in each portfolio company. When an external event such as a purchase transaction, public offering or subsequent sale occurs, we will consider the pricing indicated by the external event to corroborate the private valuation.
For debt investments, we may employ the Market Based Approach (as described below) to assess the total enterprise value of the portfolio company, in order to evaluate the enterprise value coverage of our debt investment. For equity investments or in cases where the Market Based Approach implies a lack of enterprise value coverage for the debt investment, we may additionally employ a discounted cash flow analysis based on the free cash flows of the portfolio company to assess the total enterprise value. After enterprise value coverage is demonstrated for our debt investments through the method(s) above, the Income Based Approach (as described below) may be employed to estimate the fair value of the investment.
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Market Based Approach: We may estimate the total enterprise value of each portfolio company by utilizing market value cash flow (EBITDA) multiples of publicly traded comparable companies and comparable transactions. We consider numerous factors when selecting the appropriate companies whose trading multiples are used to value our portfolio companies. These factors include, but are not limited to, the type of organization, similarity to the business being valued, and relevant risk factors, as well as size, profitability and growth expectations. We may apply an average of various relevant comparable company EBITDA multiples to the portfolio company's latest twelve month ("LTM") EBITDA or projected EBITDA to calculate the enterprise value of the portfolio company. Significant increases or decreases in the EBITDA multiple will result in an increase or decrease in enterprise value, which may result in an increase or decrease in the fair value estimate of the investment. In applying the market based approach as of September 30, 2020, we used the relevant EBITDA multiple ranges set forth in the table below to determine the enterprise value of our portfolio companies. We believe these were reasonable ranges in light of current comparable company trading levels and the specific portfolio companies involved.
Income Based Approach: We also may use a discounted cash flow analysis to estimate the fair value of the investment. Projected cash flows represent the relevant security's contractual interest, fee and principal payments plus the assumption of full principal recovery at the investment's expected maturity date. These cash flows are discounted at a rate established utilizing a combination of a yield calibration approach and a comparable investment approach. The yield calibration approach incorporates changes in the credit quality (as measured by relevant statistics) of the portfolio company, as compared to changes in the yield associated with comparable credit quality market indices, between the date of origination and the valuation date. The comparable investment approach utilizes an average yield-to maturity of a selected set of high-quality, liquid investments to determine a comparable investment discount rate. Significant increases or decreases in the discount rate would result in a decrease or increase in the fair value measurement. In applying the income based approach as of September 30, 2020, we used the discount ranges set forth in the table below to value investments in our portfolio companies.
The unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of our Level III investments as of September 30, 2020 were as follows:
(in thousands) Range
Type Fair Value as of September 30, 2020 Approach Unobservable Input Low High Weighted
Average
First lien $ 1,438,801 Market & income approach EBITDA multiple 5.0x 35.0x 14.0x
Revenue multiple 3.5x 11.0x 5.9x
Discount rate 4.5 % 17.0 % 8.3 %
43,769 Market quote Broker quote N/A N/A N/A
12,467 Other N/A(1) N/A N/A N/A
Second lien 531,932 Market & income approach EBITDA multiple 7.0x 34.0x 15.1x
Discount rate 6.8 % 21.7 % 9.5 %
48,603 Market quote Broker quote N/A N/A N/A
15,000 Other N/A(1) N/A N/A N/A
Subordinated 43,536 Market & income approach EBITDA multiple 9.0x 15.0x 12.0x
Discount rate 10.2 % 35.0 % 18.0 %
Equity and other 500,257 Market & income approach EBITDA multiple 6.5x 19.5x 12.6x
Discount rate 6.0 % 47.7 % 12.1 %
700 Black Scholes analysis Expected life in years 5.5 5.5 5.5
Volatility 52.3 % 52.3 % 52.3 %
Discount rate 0.7 % 0.7 % 0.7 %
158 Other N/A(1) N/A N/A N/A
$ 2,635,223
(1) Fair value was determined based on transaction pricing or recent acquisition or sale as the best measure of fair value with no material changes in operations of the related portfolio company since the transaction date.
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NMFC Senior Loan Program I LLC
NMFC Senior Loan Program I LLC ("SLP I") was formed as a Delaware limited liability company on May 27, 2014 and commenced operations on June 10, 2014. SLP I is a portfolio company held by us. SLP I is structured as a private investment fund, in which all of the investors are "qualified purchasers", as such term is defined in section 2(a)(51) of the 1940 Act. Transfer of interests in SLP I is subject to restrictions and, as a result, such interests are not readily marketable. SLP I operates under a limited liability company agreement (the "SLP I Agreement") and will continue in existence until August 31, 2022, subject to earlier termination pursuant to certain terms of the SLP I Agreement. The term may be extended pursuant to certain terms of the SLP I Agreement. SLP I's re-investment period ended on August 31, 2020. SLP I invests in senior secured loans issued by companies within our core industry verticals. These investments are typically broadly syndicated first lien loans.
SLP I is capitalized with $93.0 million of capital commitments and debt from a revolving credit facility and is managed by us. Our capital commitment is $23.0 million, representing less than 25.0% ownership, with third party investors representing the remaining capital commitments. As of September 30, 2020, SLP I had total investments with an aggregate fair value of approximately $292.9 million, debt outstanding of $220.1 million and capital that had been called and funded of $93.0 million. As of December 31, 2019, SLP I had total investments with an aggregate fair value of approximately $313.7 million, debt outstanding of $227.4 million and capital that had been called and funded of $93.0 million. Our investment in SLP I is disclosed on our Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
We, as an investment adviser registered under the Advisers Act, act as the collateral manager to SLP I and are entitled to receive a management fee for our investment management services provided to SLP I. As a result, SLP I is classified as our affiliate. No management fee is charged on our investment in SLP I in connection with the administrative services provided to SLP I. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, we earned approximately $0.3 million and $0.8 million, respectively, in management fees related to SLP I, which is included in other income. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, we earned approximately $0.3 million and $0.9 million, respectively, in management fees related to SLP I, which is included in other income. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, approximately $0.5 million and $0.3 million, respectively, of management fees related to SLP I was included in receivable from affiliates. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, we earned approximately $0.7 million and $2.1 million, respectively, of dividend income related to SLP I, which is included in dividend income. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, we earned approximately $0.8 million and $2.3 million, respectively, of dividend income related to SLP I, which is included in dividend income. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, approximately $0.8 million and $0.7 million, respectively, of dividend income related to SLP I was included in interest and dividend receivable.
NMFC Senior Loan Program II LLC
NMFC Senior Loan Program II LLC ("SLP II") was formed as a Delaware limited liability company on March 9, 2016 and commenced operations on April 12, 2016. SLP II is structured as a private joint venture investment fund between us and SkyKnight Income, LLC (“SkyKnight”) and operates under a limited liability company agreement (the "SLP II Agreement"). The purpose of the joint venture is to invest primarily in senior secured loans issued by portfolio companies within our core industry verticals. These investments are typically broadly syndicated first lien loans. All investment decisions must be unanimously approved by the board of managers of SLP II, which has equal representation from us and SkyKnight. SLP II's investment period ended on April 12, 2020 and SLP II will continue in existence until April 12, 2022. The term may be extended for up to one year pursuant to certain terms of the SLP II Agreement.
SLP II is capitalized with equity contributions which were called from its members, on a pro-rata basis based on their equity commitments, as transactions are completed. Any decision by SLP II to call down on capital commitments requires approval by the board of managers of SLP II. As of September 30, 2020, we and SkyKnight have committed and contributed $79.4 million and $20.6 million, respectively, of equity to SLP II. Our investment in SLP II is disclosed on our Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
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On April 12, 2016, SLP II entered into its revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, which matures on April 12, 2022 and bears interest at a rate of the LIBOR plus 1.60% per annum. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, SLP II had total investments with an aggregate fair value of approximately $286.4 million and $340.0 million, respectively, and debt outstanding under its credit facility of $204.5 million and $246.9 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, none of SLP II's investments were on non-accrual. Additionally, as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, SLP II had unfunded commitments in the form of delayed draws of $0.2 million and $3.2 million, respectively. Below is a summary of SLP II's portfolio, along with a listing of the individual investments in SLP II's portfolio as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
(in thousands) September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
First lien investments (1) $ 300,199 351,160
Weighted average interest rate on first lien investments (2) 5.11 % 6.29 %
Number of portfolio companies in SLP II 34 37
Largest portfolio company investment (1) $ 17,322 17,456
Total of five largest portfolio company investments (1) $ 78,225 78,932
(1) Reflects principal amount or par value of investments.
(2) Computed as the all in interest rate in effect on accruing investments divided by the total principal amount of investments.
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The following table is a listing of the individual investments in SLP II's portfolio as of September 30, 2020:
Portfolio Company and Type of Investment Industry Interest Rate (1) Maturity Date Principal Amount or Par Value Cost Fair
Value (2)
Funded Investments - First lien: (in thousands) (in thousands) (in thousands)
Access CIG, LLC Business Services 3.91% (L + 3.75%) 2/27/2025 $ 4,625 $ 4,609 $ 4,532
ADG, LLC Healthcare Services 6.25 % (L + 2.50% + 2.75% PIK) 9/28/2023 16,412 16,335 14,876
Advisor Group Holdings, Inc. Consumer Services 5.15% (L + 5.00%) 7/31/2026 4,962 4,920 4,815
Bearcat Buyer, Inc. Healthcare Services 5.25% (L + 4.25%) 7/9/2026 90 89 90
Bearcat Buyer, Inc. Healthcare Services 5.25% (L + 4.25%) 7/9/2026 1,368 1,363 1,368
Bleriot US Bidco Inc. Federal Services 4.97% (L + 4.75%) 10/31/2026 1,345 1,332 1,335
Bleriot US Bidco Inc. Federal Services 4.97% (L + 4.75%) 10/30/2026 8,605 8,528 8,546
Brave Parent Holdings, Inc. Software 4.15% (L + 4.00%) 4/18/2025 3,662 3,652 3,622
CentralSquare Technologies, LLC Software 3.90% (L + 3.75%) 8/29/2025 14,737 14,710 13,286
CHA Holdings, Inc. Business Services 5.50% (L + 4.50%) 4/10/2025 2,031 2,023 1,899
CHA Holdings, Inc. Business Services 5.50% (L + 4.50%) 4/10/2025 10,615 10,582 9,925
CommerceHub, Inc. Software 3.65% (L + 3.50%) 5/21/2025 2,444 2,435 2,389
Dealer Tire, LLC Distribution & Logistics 4.40% (L + 4.25%) 12/12/2025 7,444 7,427 7,295
Drilling Info Holdings, Inc. Business Services 4.40% (L + 4.25%) 7/30/2025 14,646 14,598 14,139
Edgewood Partners Holdings LLC Business Services 5.25% (L + 4.25%) 9/6/2024 7,375 7,320 7,117
eResearchTechnology, Inc. Healthcare Services 5.50% (L + 4.50%) 2/4/2027 3,137 3,108 3,129
Fastlane Parent Company, Inc. Distribution & Logistics 4.65% (L + 4.50%) 2/4/2026 3,447 3,392 3,328
Greenway Health, LLC Software 4.75% (L + 3.75%) 2/16/2024 14,512 14,474 12,989
Help/Systems Holdings, Inc. Software 5.75% (L + 4.75%) 11/19/2026 4,422 4,382 4,362
Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. Business Services 4.72% (L + 4.50%) 3/5/2026 13,790 13,678 13,376
Keystone Acquisition Corp. Healthcare Services 6.25% (L + 5.25%) 5/1/2024 5,238 5,208 4,767
LSCS Holdings, Inc. Healthcare Services 4.47% (L + 4.25%) 3/17/2025 1,870 1,868 1,776
LSCS Holdings, Inc. Healthcare Services 4.47% (L + 4.25%) 3/17/2025 7,243 7,236 6,881
Market Track, LLC Business Services 5.25% (L + 4.25%) 6/5/2024 11,610 11,577 11,432
Medical Solutions Holdings, Inc. Healthcare Services 5.50% (L + 4.50%) 6/14/2024 2,774 2,766 2,684
Ministry Brands, LLC Software 5.00% (L + 4.00%) 12/2/2022 2,078 2,074 2,059
Ministry Brands, LLC Software 5.00% (L + 4.00%) 12/2/2022 873 871 865
Ministry Brands, LLC Software 5.00% (L + 4.00%) 12/2/2022 12,066 12,039 11,955
Peraton Corp. (fka MHVC Acquisition Corp.) Federal Services 6.25% (L + 5.25%) 4/29/2024 10,159 10,130 10,083
Premise Health Holding Corp. Healthcare Services 3.72% (L + 3.50%) 7/10/2025 1,362 1,357 1,318
Project Accelerate Parent, LLC Business Services 5.25% (L + 4.25%) 1/2/2025 12,450 12,409 11,329
PSC Industrial Holdings Corp. Industrial Services 4.98% (L + 3.75%) 10/11/2024 3,036 3,017 2,892
Quest Software US Holdings Inc. Software 4.51% (L + 4.25%) 5/16/2025 14,737 14,685 14,467
Salient CRGT Inc. Federal Services 7.50% (L + 6.50%) 2/28/2022 12,665 12,625 12,484
Wirepath LLC Distribution & Logistics 4.22% (L + 4.00%) 8/5/2024 14,700 14,700 13,524
WP CityMD Bidco LLC Healthcare Services 5.54% (L + 4.50%) 8/13/2026 5,432 5,384 5,413
Wrench Group LLC Consumer Services 4.22% (L + 4.00%) 4/30/2026 5,935 5,883 5,816
YI, LLC Healthcare Services 5.00% (L + 4.00%) 11/7/2024 14,687 14,679 12,851
Zelis Cost Management Buyer, Inc. Healthcare Information Technology 4.90% (L + 4.75%) 9/30/2026 4,099 4,062 4,077
Zywave, Inc. Software 6.00% (L + 5.00%) 11/17/2022 16,844 16,810 16,844
Zywave, Inc. Software 6.00% (L + 5.00%) 11/17/2022 478 474 478
Total Funded Investments $ 300,005 $ 298,811 $ 286,413
Unfunded Investments - First lien:
Bearcat Buyer, Inc. Healthcare Services — 7/9/2021 $ 194 $ (1) $ —
Total Unfunded Investments $ 194 $ (1) $ —
Total Investments $ 300,199 $ 298,810 $ 286,413
(1) All interest is payable in cash unless otherwise indicated. A majority of the variable rate debt investments bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to the LIBOR (L), the Prime Rate (P) and the alternative base rate (Base). For each investment, the current interest rate provided reflects the rate in effect as of September 30, 2020.
(2) Represents the fair value in accordance with ASC 820. Our board of directors does not determine the fair value of the investments held by SLP II.
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The following table is a listing of the individual investments in SLP II's portfolio as of December 31, 2019:
Portfolio Company and Type of Investment Industry Interest Rate (1) Maturity Date Principal Amount or Par Value Cost Fair
Value (2)
Funded Investments - First lien (in thousands) (in thousands) (in thousands)
Access CIG, LLC Business Services 5.44% (L + 3.75%) 2/27/2025 $ 9,833 $ 9,794 $ 9,841
ADG, LLC Healthcare Services 7.17% (L + 4.75% + 0.50% PIK) 9/28/2023 16,074 15,980 15,813
Advisor Group Holdings, Inc. Consumer Services 6.80% (L + 5.00%) 7/31/2026 5,000 4,952 4,972
Bearcat Buyer, Inc. Healthcare Services 6.19% (L + 4.25%) 7/9/2026 1,379 1,372 1,372
Bearcat Buyer, Inc. Healthcare Services 6.19% (L + 4.25%) 7/9/2026 90 90 90
Bleriot US Bidco Inc. Federal Services 6.69% (L + 4.75%) 10/30/2026 8,649 8,563 8,746
Brave Parent Holdings, Inc. Software 5.93% (L + 4.00%) 4/18/2025 15,267 15,222 15,045
CentralSquare Technologies, LLC Software 5.55% (L + 3.75%) 8/29/2025 14,850 14,819 14,231
CHA Holdings, Inc. Business Services 6.44% (L + 4.50%) 4/10/2025 10,697 10,658 10,683
CHA Holdings, Inc. Business Services 6.44% (L + 4.50%) 4/10/2025 2,047 2,037 2,044
CommerceHub, Inc. Software 5.30% (L + 3.50%) 5/21/2025 2,463 2,453 2,432
Drilling Info Holdings, Inc. Business Services 6.05% (L + 4.25%) 7/30/2025 14,758 14,703 14,696
Edgewood Partners Holdings LLC Business Services 6.05% (L + 4.25%) 9/6/2024 7,432 7,367 7,413
Explorer Holdings, Inc. Healthcare Services 6.26% (L + 4.50%) 11/20/2026 3,145 3,113 3,171
Fastlane Parent Company, Inc. Distribution & Logistics 6.44% (L + 4.50%) 2/4/2026 3,474 3,411 3,448
Greenway Health, LLC Software 5.69% (L + 3.75%) 2/16/2024 14,625 14,578 13,053
Help/Systems Holdings, Inc. Software 6.55% (L + 4.75%) 11/19/2026 4,444 4,400 4,428
Idera, Inc. Software 6.30% (L + 4.50%) 6/28/2024 4,446 4,417 4,449
Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. Business Services 6.44% (L + 4.50%) 3/5/2026 13,895 13,769 13,687
Keystone Acquisition Corp. Healthcare Services 7.19% (L + 5.25%) 5/1/2024 5,278 5,243 5,173
LSCS Holdings, Inc. Healthcare Services 6.31% (L + 4.25%) 3/17/2025 7,298 7,290 7,225
LSCS Holdings, Inc. Healthcare Services 6.31% (L + 4.25%) 3/17/2025 1,884 1,882 1,865
Market Track, LLC Business Services 6.18% (L + 4.25%) 6/5/2024 11,700 11,660 10,530
MediaOcean, LLC Software 5.80% (L + 4.00%) 8/18/2025 7,392 7,372 7,410
Medical Solutions Holdings, Inc. Healthcare Services 6.30% (L + 4.50%) 6/14/2024 2,795 2,786 2,791
Ministry Brands, LLC Software 5.85% (L + 4.00%) 12/2/2022 12,160 12,124 12,160
Ministry Brands, LLC Software 5.85% (L + 4.00%) 12/2/2022 2,095 2,089 2,095
Ministry Brands, LLC Software 5.85% (L + 4.00%) 12/2/2022 880 877 880
NorthStar Financial Services Group, LLC Software 5.30% (L + 3.50%) 5/25/2025 5,885 5,861 5,789
Peraton Corp. (fka MHVC Acquisition Corp.) Federal Services 7.05% (L + 5.25%) 4/29/2024 10,237 10,203 10,193
Premise Health Holding Corp. Healthcare Services 5.44% (L + 3.50%) 7/10/2025 1,372 1,367 1,358
Project Accelerate Parent, LLC Business Services 5.99% (L + 4.25%) 1/2/2025 13,545 13,494 13,511
PSC Industrial Holdings Corp. Industrial Services 5.49% (L + 3.75%) 10/11/2024 7,305 7,252 7,269
Quest Software US Holdings Inc. Software 6.18% (L + 4.25%) 5/16/2025 14,850 14,790 14,739
Salient CRGT Inc. Federal Services 8.29% (L + 6.50%) 2/28/2022 13,134 13,071 12,510
Spring Education Group, Inc. (fka SSH Group Holdings, Inc.) Education 6.19% (L + 4.25%) 7/30/2025 716 715 721
Wirepath LLC Distribution & Logistics 5.94% (L + 4.00%) 8/5/2024 14,813 14,813 12,886
WP CityMD Bidco LLC Healthcare Services 6.44% (L + 4.50%) 8/13/2026 15,000 14,855 15,038
Wrench Group LLC Consumer Services 6.19% (L + 4.25%) 4/30/2026 4,478 4,435 4,488
YI, LLC Healthcare Services 5.94% (L + 4.00%) 11/7/2024 14,801 14,791 13,839
Zelis Cost Management Buyer, Inc. Healthcare I.T. 6.55% (L + 4.75%) 9/30/2026 10,363 10,261 10,427
Zywave, Inc. Software 6.93% (L + 5.00%) 11/17/2022 16,975 16,930 16,975
Zywave, Inc. Software 6.84% (L + 5.00%) 11/17/2022 481 477 481
Total Funded Investments $ 348,005 $ 346,336 $ 339,967
Unfunded Investments - First lien
Bearcat Buyer, Inc. Healthcare Services — 7/9/2021 $ 194 $ (1) $ (1)
Bleriot US Bidco Inc. Federal Services — 10/31/2020 1,351 (14) 15
Premise Health Holding Corp. Healthcare Services — 7/10/2020 110 — —
Wrench Group LLC Consumer Services — 4/30/2021 $ 1,500 $ — $ 4
Total Unfunded Investments 3,155 (15) 18
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Portfolio Company and Type of Investment Industry Interest Rate (1) Maturity Date Principal Amount or Par Value Cost Fair
Value (2)
Total Investments $ 351,160 $ 346,321 $ 339,985
(1) All interest is payable in cash unless otherwise indicated. A majority of the variable rate debt investments bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to the LIBOR (L), the Prime Rate (P) and the alternative base rate (Base). For each investment, the current interest rate provided reflects the rate in effect as of December 31, 2019.
(2) Represents the fair value in accordance with ASC 820. Our board of directors does not determine the fair value of the investments held by SLP II.
Below is certain summarized financial information for SLP II as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019:
Selected Balance Sheet Information: September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
(in thousands) (in thousands)
Investments at fair value (cost of $298,810 and $346,321, respectively) $ 286,413 $ 339,985
Cash and other assets 8,838 8,159
Total assets $ 295,251 $ 348,144
Credit facility $ 204,470 $ 246,870
Deferred financing costs (758) (1,408)
Distribution payable 2,550 3,250
Payable for unsettled securities purchased — 3,113
Other liabilities 1,201 2,367
Total liabilities 207,463 254,192
Members' capital $ 87,788 $ 93,952
Total liabilities and members' capital $ 295,251 $ 348,144
Selected Statement of Operations Information: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2020 September 30, 2019 September 30, 2020 September 30, 2019
(in thousands) (in thousands) (in thousands) (in thousands)
Interest income $ 4,174 $ 6,013 $ 14,153 $ 18,581
Other income — 31 70 89
Total investment income 4,174 6,044 14,223 18,670
Interest and other financing expenses 1,190 2,745 4,696 8,484
Other expenses 98 129 360 408
Total expenses 1,288 2,874 5,056 8,892
Less: expenses waived and reimbursed — — — (20)
Net expenses 1,288 2,874 5,056 8,872
Net investment income 2,886 3,170 9,167 9,798
Net realized gains (losses) on investments 3 116 (803) 377
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments 6,988 (2,371) (6,061) (1,311)
Net increase in members' capital $ 9,877 $ 915 $ 2,303 $ 8,864
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, we earned approximately $2.0 million and $6.7 million, respectively, of dividend income related to SLP II, which is included in dividend income. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, we earned approximately $2.5 million and $8.5 million, respectively, of dividend income related to SLP II, which is included in dividend income. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, approximately $2.0 million and $2.6 million, respectively, of dividend income related to SLP II was included in interest and dividend receivable.
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We have determined that SLP II is an investment company under ASC 946; however, in accordance with such guidance we will generally not consolidate our investment in a company other than a wholly-owned investment company subsidiary. Furthermore, Accounting Standards Codification Topic 810, Consolidation ("ASC 810"), concludes that in a joint venture where both members have equal decision making authority, it is not appropriate for one member to consolidate the joint venture since neither has control. Accordingly, we do not consolidate SLP II.
NMFC Senior Loan Program III LLC
NMFC Senior Loan Program III LLC ("SLP III") was formed as a Delaware limited liability company and commenced operations on April 25, 2018. SLP III is structured as a private joint venture investment fund between us and SkyKnight Income II, LLC (“SkyKnight II”) and operates under a limited liability company agreement (the "SLP III Agreement"). The purpose of the joint venture is to invest primarily in senior secured loans issued by portfolio companies within our core industry verticals. These investments are typically broadly syndicated first lien loans. All investment decisions must be unanimously approved by the board of managers of SLP III, which has equal representation from us and SkyKnight II. SLP III has a five year investment period and will continue in existence until April 25, 2025. The investment period may be extended for up to one year pursuant to certain terms of the SLP III Agreement.
SLP III is capitalized with equity contributions which are called from its members, on a pro-rata basis based on their equity commitments, as transactions are completed. Any decision by SLP III to call down on capital commitments requires approval by the board of managers of SLP III. As of September 30, 2020, we and SkyKnight II have committed and contributed $120.0 million and $30.0 million, respectively, of equity to SLP III. Our investment in SLP III is disclosed on our Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
On May 2, 2018, SLP III entered into its revolving credit facility with Citibank, N.A., which matures on May 2, 2023 and bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 1.70% per annum. Effective February 13, 2020, SLP III's revolving credit facility has a maximum borrowing capacity of $450.0 million. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, SLP III had total investments with an aggregate fair value of approximately $526.2 million and $475.2 million, respectively, and debt outstanding under its credit facility of $395.2 million and $355.4 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, none of SLP III's investments were on non-accrual. Additionally, as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, SLP III had unfunded commitments in the form of delayed draws of $8.8 million and $10.6 million, respectively. Below is a summary of SLP III's portfolio, along with a listing of the individual investments in SLP III's portfolio as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
(in thousands) September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
First lien investments (1) $ 554,145 493,787
Weighted average interest rate on first lien investments (2) 4.63 % 5.95 %
Number of portfolio companies in SLP III 58 49
Largest portfolio company investment (1) $ 23,787 23,947
Total of five largest portfolio company investments (1) $ 99,403 99,906
(1) Reflects principal amount or par value of investment.
(2) Computed as the all in interest rate in effect on accruing investments divided by the total principal amount of investments.
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The following table is a listing of the individual investments in SLP III's portfolio as of September 30, 2020:
Portfolio Company and Type of Investment Industry Interest Rate (1) Maturity Date Principal Amount or Par Value Cost Fair
Value (2)
Funded Investments - First lien ( in thousands) ( in thousands) ( in thousands)
Access CIG, LLC Business Services 3.91% (L + 3.75%) 2/27/2025 $ 870 $ 870 $ 852
Advisor Group Holdings, Inc. Consumer Services 5.15% (L + 5.00%) 7/31/2026 4,963 4,920 4,815
Affordable Care Holding Corp. Healthcare Services 5.75% (L + 4.75%) 10/24/2022 5,917 5,858 5,605
AG Parent Holdings, LLC Healthcare Services 5.15% (L + 5.00%) 7/31/2026 12,406 12,353 12,220
Ascensus Specialties LLC Business Services 4.91% (L + 4.75%) 9/24/2026 9,925 9,881 9,578
Aston FinCo S.a.r.l. / Aston US Finco, LLC Software 4.40% (L + 4.25%) 10/9/2026 5,970 5,917 5,895
Astra Acquisition Corp. Software 6.50% (L + 5.50%) 3/1/2027 11,519 11,438 11,577
BCPE Empire Holdings, Inc. Distribution & Logistics 4.15% (L + 4.00%) 6/11/2026 9,098 9,021 8,916
BCPE Empire Holdings, Inc. Distribution & Logistics 4.15% (L + 4.00%) 6/11/2026 1,430 1,421 1,401
Bearcat Buyer, Inc. Healthcare Services 5.25% (L + 4.25%) 7/9/2026 19,703 19,619 19,703
Bearcat Buyer, Inc. Healthcare Services 5.25% (L + 4.25%) 7/9/2026 1,292 1,287 1,292
Bleriot US Bidco Inc. Federal Services 4.97% (L + 4.75%) 10/31/2026 4,303 4,264 4,273
Bleriot US Bidco Inc. Federal Services 4.97% (L + 4.75%) 10/31/2026 672 666 668
Bluefin Holding, LLC Software 4.15% (L + 4.00%) 9/4/2026 9,925 9,795 9,925
Bracket Intermediate Holding Corp. Healthcare Services 4.55% (L + 4.25%) 9/5/2025 14,700 14,645 14,443
Brave Parent Holdings, Inc. Software 4.15% (L + 4.00%) 4/18/2025 11,246 11,217 11,123
CentralSquare Technologies, LLC Software 3.90% (L + 3.75%) 8/29/2025 14,738 14,710 13,286
Certara Holdco, Inc. Healthcare I.T. 3.72% (L + 3.50%) 8/15/2024 1,249 1,252 1,236
CHA Holdings, Inc. Business Services 5.50% (L + 4.50%) 4/10/2025 980 980 916
CommerceHub, Inc. Software 3.65% (L + 3.50%) 5/21/2025 14,663 14,611 14,333
Covenant Surgical Partners, Inc. Healthcare Services 4.16% (L + 4.00%) 7/1/2026 9,900 9,816 9,133
CRCI Longhorn Holdings, Inc. Business Services 3.64% (L + 3.50%) 8/8/2025 14,700 14,646 14,228
Dealer Tire, LLC Distribution & Logistics 4.40% (L + 4.25%) 12/12/2025 9,925 9,902 9,727
Dentalcorp Health Services ULC (fka Dentalcorp Perfect Smile ULC) Healthcare Services 4.75% (L + 3.75%) 6/6/2025 14,673 14,647 13,921
Drilling Info Holdings, Inc. Business Services 4.40% (L + 4.25%) 7/30/2025 18,624 18,555 17,980
Edgewood Partners Holdings LLC Business Services 5.25% (L + 4.25%) 9/6/2024 7,375 7,320 7,117
eResearchTechnology, Inc. Healthcare Services 5.50% (L + 4.50%) 2/4/2027 3,921 3,885 3,912
EyeCare Partners, LLC Healthcare Services 3.90% (L + 3.75%) 2/18/2027 12,101 12,087 11,448
Fastlane Parent Company, Inc. Distribution & Logistics 4.65% (L + 4.50%) 2/4/2026 3,448 3,392 3,328
Greenway Health, LLC Software 4.75% (L + 3.75%) 2/16/2024 14,557 14,565 13,029
Heartland Dental, LLC Healthcare Services 3.65% (L + 3.50%) 4/30/2025 18,588 18,522 17,199
Help/Systems Holdings, Inc. Software 5.75% (L + 4.75%) 11/19/2026 18,486 18,311 18,232
Idera, Inc. Software 5.00% (L + 4.00%) 6/28/2024 5,529 5,509 5,467
Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. Business Services 4.72% (L + 4.50%) 3/5/2026 985 977 955
Kestra Advisor Services Holdings A, Inc. Business Services 4.40% (L + 4.25%) 6/3/2026 9,405 9,338 9,240
LSCS Holdings, Inc. Healthcare Services 4.47% (L + 4.25%) 3/17/2025 2,634 2,618 2,502
LSCS Holdings, Inc. Healthcare Services 4.47% (L + 4.25%) 3/17/2025 680 676 646
Market Track, LLC Business Services 5.25% (L + 4.25%) 6/5/2024 4,741 4,737 4,668
MED ParentCo, LP Healthcare Services 4.40% (L + 4.25%) 8/31/2026 10,298 10,214 9,818
MED ParentCo, LP Healthcare Services 4.40% (L + 4.25%) 8/31/2026 1,807 1,792 1,723
Ministry Brands, LLC Software 5.00% (L + 4.00%) 12/2/2022 4,514 4,502 4,472
Ministry Brands, LLC Software 5.00% (L + 4.00%) 12/2/2022 873 871 865
National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance Company Business Services 3.97% (L + 3.75%) 5/23/2025 8,724 8,720 8,571
National Mentor Holdings, Inc. (aka Civitas Solutions, Inc.) Healthcare Services 4.40% (L + 4.25%) 3/9/2026 8,901 8,901 8,823
National Mentor Holdings, Inc. (aka Civitas Solutions, Inc.) Healthcare Services 4.40% (L + 4.25%) 3/9/2026 406 406 403
Navex Topco, Inc. Software 3.40% (L + 3.25%) 9/5/2025 18,255 18,118 17,844
Navicure, Inc. Healthcare Services 4.75% (L + 4.00%) 10/22/2026 4,118 4,107 4,035
Netsmart Technologies, Inc. Healthcare I.T. 6.00% (P + 2.75%) 4/19/2023 10,250 10,250 10,250
Newport Group Holdings II, Inc. Business Services 3.72% (L + 3.50%) 9/12/2025 4,900 4,882 4,722
Orion Advisor Solutions, Inc. Business Services 5.00% (L + 4.00%) 9/24/2027 5,250 5,198 5,219
Outcomes Group Holdings, Inc. Healthcare Services 3.47% (L + 3.25%) 10/24/2025 3,409 3,402 3,341
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Portfolio Company and Type of Investment Industry Interest Rate (1) Maturity Date Principal Amount or Par Value Cost Fair
Value (2)
Pelican Products, Inc. Business Products 4.50% (L + 3.50%) 5/1/2025 4,888 4,879 4,688
Peraton Corp. (fka MHVC Acquisition Corp.) Federal Services 6.25% (L + 5.25%) 4/29/2024 15,312 15,262 15,197
Premise Health Holding Corp. Healthcare Services 3.72% (L + 3.50%) 7/10/2025 13,619 13,569 13,177
Project Accelerate Parent, LLC Business Services 5.25% (L + 4.25%) 1/2/2025 9,848 9,809 8,962
Quest Software US Holdings Inc. Software 4.51% (L + 4.25%) 5/16/2025 14,737 14,685 14,467
Ryan Specialty Group, LLC Business Services 4.00% (L + 3.25%) 9/1/2027 3,500 3,448 3,483
Sierra Enterprises, LLC Food & Beverage 5.00% (L + 4.00%) 11/11/2024 2,437 2,435 2,255
Spring Education Group, Inc. (fka SSH Group Holdings, Inc.) Education 4.47% (L + 4.25%) 7/30/2025 12,214 12,193 11,580
TIBCO Software Inc. Software 3.90% (L + 3.75%) 6/30/2026 7,673 7,655 7,500
Unitek Acquisition, Inc. Business Services 7.50% (L + 5.50% + 1.00% PIK) 8/20/2024 3,325 2,700 2,975
Unitek Acquisition, Inc. Business Services 7.50% (L + 5.50% + 1.00% PIK) 8/20/2024 665 540 595
Wirepath LLC Distribution & Logistics 4.22% (L + 4.00%) 8/5/2024 17,170 17,171 15,798
WP CityMD Bidco LLC Healthcare Services 5.50% (L + 4.50%) 8/13/2026 19,918 19,744 19,852
VT Topco, Inc. Business Services 3.40% (L + 3.25%) 8/1/2025 2,802 2,802 2,676
YI, LLC Healthcare Services 5.00% (L + 4.00%) 11/7/2024 9,716 9,710 8,501
Total Funded Investments $ 545,370 $ 542,193 $ 526,581
Unfunded Investments - First lien
BCPE Empire Holdings, Inc. Distribution & Logistics — 6/11/2021 $ 369 $ (4) (7)
Bearcat Buyer, Inc. Healthcare Services — 7/9/2021 2,792 (14) —
Covenant Surgical Partners, Inc. Healthcare Services — 7/1/2021 2,000 (20) (155)
EyeCare Partners, LLC Healthcare Services — 2/18/2022 2,838 — (153)
MED ParentCo, LP Healthcare Services — 8/27/2021 776 (8) (36)
Total Unfunded Investments $ 8,775 $ (46) $ (351)
Total Investments $ 554,145 $ 542,147 $ 526,230
(1) All interest is payable in cash unless otherwise indicated. A majority of the variable rate debt investments bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to the LIBOR (L), the Prime Rate (P) and the alternative base rate (Base). For each investment, the current interest rate provided reflects the rate in effect as of September 30, 2020.
(2) Represents the fair value in accordance with ASC 820. Our board of directors does not determine the fair value of the investments held by SLP III.
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The following table is a listing of the individual investments in SLP III's portfolio as of December 31, 2019:
Portfolio Company and Type of Investment Industry Interest Rate (1) Maturity Date Principal Amount or Par Value Cost Fair
Value (2)
Funded Investments - First lien (in thousands) (in thousands) (in thousands)
Access CIG, LLC Business Services 5.44% (L + 3.75%) 2/27/2025 $ 1,204 $ 1,204 $ 1,205
Advisor Group Holdings, Inc. Consumer Services 6.80% (L + 5.00%) 7/31/2026 5,000 4,952 4,972
Affordable Care Holding Corp. Healthcare Services 6.59% (L + 4.75%) 10/24/2022 5,963 5,884 5,814
AG Parent Holdings, LLC Healthcare Services 6.91% (L + 5.00%) 7/31/2026 12,500 12,440 12,406
Aston FinCo S.a r.l. / Aston US Finco, LLC Software 6.26% (L + 4.25%) 10/9/2026 6,000 5,941 5,970
Ascensus Specialties LLC Business Services 6.44% (L + 4.75%) 9/24/2026 10,000 9,951 9,975
BCPE Empire Holdings, Inc. Distribution & Logistics 5.80% (L + 4.00%) 6/11/2026 9,167 9,080 9,224
BCPE Empire Holdings, Inc. Distribution & Logistics 5.80% (L + 4.00%) 6/11/2026 229 243 231
Bearcat Buyer, Inc. Healthcare Services 6.19% (L + 4.25%) 7/9/2026 19,853 19,759 19,753
Bearcat Buyer, Inc. Healthcare Services 6.19% (L + 4.25%) 7/9/2026 1,302 1,296 1,296
Bleriot US Bidco Inc. Federal Services 6.69% (L + 4.75%) 10/30/2026 4,324 4,281 4,373
Bluefin Holding, LLC Software 6.14% (L + 4.25%) 9/4/2026 10,000 9,855 9,900
Bracket Intermediate Holding Corp. Healthcare Services 6.35% (L + 4.25%) 9/5/2025 14,813 14,750 14,775
Brave Parent Holdings, Inc. Software 5.93% (L + 4.00%) 4/18/2025 14,775 14,732 14,560
CentralSquare Technologies, LLC Software 5.55% (L + 3.75%) 8/29/2025 14,850 14,819 14,231
Certara Holdco, Inc. Healthcare I.T. 5.44% (L + 3.50%) 8/15/2024 1,262 1,266 1,262
CHA Holdings, Inc. Business Services 6.44% (L + 4.50%) 4/10/2025 987 987 986
CommerceHub, Inc. Software 5.30% (L + 3.50%) 5/21/2025 14,775 14,716 14,590
Covenant Surgical Partners, Inc. Healthcare Services 5.69% (L + 4.00%) 7/1/2026 9,975 9,881 9,913
CRCI Longhorn Holdings, Inc. Business Services 5.19% (L + 3.50%) 8/8/2025 14,813 14,751 14,414
Dentalcorp Health Services ULC (fka Dentalcorp Perfect Smile ULC) Healthcare Services 5.55% (L + 3.75%) 6/6/2025 14,786 14,755 14,737
Drilling Info Holdings, Inc. Business Services 6.05% (L + 4.25%) 7/30/2025 18,766 18,688 18,688
Edgewood Partners Holdings LLC Business Services 6.05% (L + 4.25%) 9/6/2024 7,432 7,367 7,413
Explorer Holdings, Inc. Healthcare Services 6.25% (L + 4.50%) 11/20/2026 3,931 3,892 3,964
Fastlane Parent Company, Inc. Distribution & Logistics 6.44% (L + 4.50%) 2/4/2026 3,474 3,411 3,448
Greenway Health, LLC Software 5.69% (L + 3.75%) 2/16/2024 14,670 14,679 13,093
Heartland Dental, LLC Healthcare Services 5.55% (L + 3.75%) 4/30/2025 18,317 18,243 18,248
Help/Systems Holdings, Inc. Software 6.55% (L + 4.75%) 11/19/2026 5,556 5,500 5,535
Idera, Inc. Software 6.30% (L + 4.50%) 6/28/2024 5,572 5,548 5,576
Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. Business Services 6.44% (L + 4.50%) 3/5/2026 993 983 978
Kestra Advisor Services Holdings A, Inc. Business Services 6.20% (L + 4.25%) 6/3/2026 9,476 9,402 9,477
LSCS Holdings, Inc. Healthcare Services 6.31% (L + 4.25%) 3/17/2025 2,654 2,634 2,627
LSCS Holdings, Inc. Healthcare Services 6.31% (L + 4.25%) 3/17/2025 685 680 678
Market Track, LLC Business Services 6.18% (L + 4.25%) 6/5/2024 4,778 4,773 4,300
MED ParentCo, LP Healthcare Services 6.05% (L + 4.25%) 8/31/2026 10,376 10,282 10,402
MED ParentCo, LP Healthcare Services 6.05% (L + 4.25%) 8/31/2026 553 549 554
Ministry Brands, LLC Software 5.85% (L + 4.00%) 12/2/2022 4,549 4,534 4,549
Ministry Brands, LLC Software 5.85% (L + 4.00%) 12/2/2022 880 877 880
National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance Company Business Services 5.69% (L + 3.75%) 5/23/2025 8,790 8,786 8,790
Navex Topco, Inc. Software 5.05% (L + 3.25%) 9/5/2025 18,394 18,237 18,448
Netsmart Technologies, Inc. Healthcare I.T. 5.55% (L + 3.75%) 4/19/2023 10,330 10,330 10,308
Newport Group Holdings II, Inc. Business Services 5.65% (L + 3.75%) 9/12/2025 4,938 4,917 4,950
NorthStar Financial Services Group, LLC Software 5.30% (L + 3.50%) 5/25/2025 11,770 11,723 11,579
Outcomes Group Holdings, Inc. Healthcare Services 5.41% (L + 3.50%) 10/24/2025 6,435 6,421 6,344
Pelican Products, Inc. Business Products 5.24% (L + 3.50%) 5/1/2025 4,925 4,915 4,531
Peraton Corp. (fka MHVC Acquisition Corp.) Federal Services 7.05% (L + 5.25%) 4/29/2024 15,430 15,371 15,363
Premise Health Holding Corp. Healthcare Services 5.44% (L + 3.50%) 7/10/2025 13,723 13,666 13,580
Project Accelerate Parent, LLC Business Services 5.99% (L + 4.25%) 1/2/2025 9,924 9,878 9,899
Quest Software US Holdings Inc. Software 6.18% (L + 4.25%) 5/16/2025 14,850 14,790 14,739
Sierra Enterprises, LLC Food & Beverage 5.80% (L + 4.00%) 11/11/2024 2,456 2,454 2,447
Spring Education Group, Inc. (fka SSH Group Holdings, Inc.) Education 6.19% (L + 4.25%) 7/30/2025 14,812 14,782 14,905
Wirepath LLC Distribution & Logistics 5.94% (L + 4.00%) 8/5/2024 17,302 17,302 15,053
WP CityMD Bidco LLC Healthcare Services 6.44% (L + 4.50%) 8/13/2026 20,069 19,875 20,119
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Portfolio Company and Type of Investment Industry Interest Rate (1) Maturity Date Principal Amount or Par Value Cost Fair
Value (2)
YI, LLC Healthcare Services 5.94% (L + 4.00%) 11/7/2024 $ 9,791 $ 9,784 $ 9,155
Total Funded Investments $ 483,179 $ 480,816 $ 475,207
Unfunded Investments - First lien
BCPE Empire Holdings, Inc. Distribution & Logistics — 6/11/2021 $ 1,580 $ (16) $ 10
Bearcat Buyer, Inc. Healthcare Services — 7/9/2021 2,792 (14) (14)
Bleriot US Bidco Inc. Federal Services — 10/31/2020 676 (7) 8
Covenant Surgical Partners, Inc. Healthcare Services — 7/1/2021 2,000 (20) (13)
Heartland Dental, LLC Healthcare Services — 4/30/2020 413 — (2)
MED ParentCo, LP Healthcare Services — 8/27/2021 2,044 (20) 5
Premise Health Holding Corp. Healthcare Services — 7/10/2020 1,103 (3) (3)
Total Unfunded Investments $ 10,608 $ (80) $ (9)
Total Investments $ 493,787 $ 480,736 $ 475,198
(1) All interest is payable in cash unless otherwise indicated. A majority of the variable rate debt investments bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to the LIBOR (L), the Prime Rate (P) and the alternative base rate (Base). For each investment, the current interest rate provided reflects the rate in effect as of December 31, 2019.
(2) Represents the fair value in accordance with ASC 820. Our board of directors does not determine the fair value of the investments held by SLP III.
Below is certain summarized financial information for SLP III as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019:
Selected Balance Sheet Information: September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
(in thousands) (in thousands)
Investments at fair value (cost of $542,147 and $480,736) $ 526,230 $ 475,198
Cash and other assets 14,005 12,836
Receivable from unsettled securities sold 2,385 —
Total assets $ 542,620 $ 488,034
Credit facility $ 395,200 $ 355,400
Deferred financing costs (2,322) (2,385)
Payable for unsettled securities purchased 9,384 8,166
Distribution payable 4,000 3,650
Other liabilities 2,396 3,736
Total liabilities 408,658 368,567
Members' capital $ 133,962 $ 119,467
Total liabilities and members' capital $ 542,620 $ 488,034
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Selected Statement of Operations Information: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2020 September 30, 2019 September 30, 2020 September 30, 2019
(in thousands) (in thousands) (in thousands) (in thousands)
Interest income $ 6,490 $ 7,268 $ 20,826 $ 19,828
Other income 75 122 320 270
Total investment income 6,565 7,390 21,146 20,098
Interest and other financing expenses 2,516 3,770 9,593 10,511
Other expenses 250 166 571 469
Total expenses 2,766 3,936 10,164 10,980
Less: expenses waived and reimbursed — — — (22)
Net expenses 2,766 3,936 10,164 10,958
Net investment income 3,799 3,454 10,982 9,140
Net realized (losses) gains on investments (82) 100 (78) 170
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments 14,775 (1,800) (10,379) 1,855
Net increase in members' capital $ 18,492 $ 1,754 $ 525 $ 11,165
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, we earned approximately $3.2 million and $8.8 million of dividend income related to SLP III, which is included in dividend income. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, we earned approximately $2.7 million and $7.6 million of dividend income related to SLP III, which is included in dividend income. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, approximately $3.2 million and $2.9 million, respectively, of dividend income related to SLP III was included in interest and dividend receivable.
We have determined that SLP III is an investment company under ASC 946; however, in accordance with such guidance we will generally not consolidate our investment in a company other than a wholly-owned investment company subsidiary. Furthermore, ASC 810 concludes that in a joint venture where both members have equal decision making authority, it is not appropriate for one member to consolidate the joint venture since neither has control. Accordingly, we do not consolidate SLP III.
New Mountain Net Lease Corporation
NMNLC was formed to acquire commercial real estate properties that are subject to "triple net" leases. NMNLC's investments are disclosed on our Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of September 30, 2020.
On March 30, 2020, an affiliate of the Investment Adviser purchased directly from NMNLC 105,030 shares of NMNLC’s common stock at a price of $107.73 per share, which represented the net asset value per share of NMNLC at the date of purchase, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $11.3 million. Immediately thereafter, NMNLC redeemed 105,030 shares of its common stock held by NMFC in exchange for a promissory note with a principal amount of $11.3 million and a 7.0% interest rate, which was repaid by NMNLC to NMFC on March 31, 2020.
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Below is certain summarized property information for NMNLC as of September 30, 2020:
Lease Total Fair Value as of
Portfolio Company Tenant Expiration Date Location Square Feet September 30, 2020
(in thousands) (in thousands)
NM NL Holdings LP / NM GP Holdco LLC Various Various Various Various $ 50,085
NM GLCR LP Arctic Glacier U.S.A. 2/28/2038 CA 214 26,464
NM CLFX LP Victor Equipment Company 8/31/2033 TX 423 12,677
NM APP Canada, Corp. A.P. Plasman, Inc. 9/30/2031 Canada 436 11,100
NM DRVT LLC FMH Conveyors, LLC 10/31/2031 AR 195 6,980
NM APP US LLC Plasman Corp, LLC / A-Brite LP 9/30/2033 AL / OH 261 6,886
NM YI, LLC Young Innovations, Inc. 10/31/2039 IL / MO 212 6,175
NM JRA LLC J.R. Automation Technologies, LLC 1/31/2031 MI 88 3,784
NM KRLN LLC None N/A MD 95 940
$ 125,091
Collateralized agreements or repurchase financings
We follow the guidance in Accounting Standards Codification Topic 860, Transfers and Servicing—Secured Borrowing and Collateral , (“ASC 860”) when accounting for transactions involving the purchases of securities under collateralized agreements to resell (resale agreements). These transactions are treated as collateralized financing transactions and are recorded at their contracted resale or repurchase amounts, as specified in the respective agreements. Interest on collateralized agreements is accrued and recognized over the life of the transaction and included in interest income. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we held one collateralized agreement to resell with a cost basis of $30.0 million and $30.0 million, respectively, and a fair value of $21.4 million and $21.4 million, respectively. The collateralized agreement to resell is on non-accrual. The collateralized agreement to resell is guaranteed by a private hedge fund, PPVA Fund, L.P. The private hedge fund is currently in liquidation under the laws of the Cayman Islands. Pursuant to the terms of the collateralized agreement, the private hedge fund was obligated to repurchase the collateral from us at the par value of the collateralized agreement. The private hedge fund has breached its agreement to repurchase the collateral under the collateralized agreement. The default by the private hedge fund did not release the collateral to us, therefore, we do not have full rights and title to the collateral. A claim has been filed with the Cayman Islands joint official liquidators to resolve this matter. The joint official liquidators have recognized our contractual rights under the collateralized agreement. We continue to exercise our rights under the collateralized agreement and continue to monitor the liquidation process of the private hedge fund. The fair value of the collateralized agreement to resell is reflective of the increased risk of the position.
PPVA Black Elk (Equity) LLC
On May 3, 2013, we entered into a collateralized securities purchase and put agreement (the “SPP Agreement”) with a private hedge fund. Under the SPP Agreement, we purchased twenty million Class E Preferred Units of Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations, LLC (“Black Elk”) for $20.0 million with a corresponding obligation of the private hedge fund, PPVA Black Elk (Equity) LLC, to repurchase the preferred units for $20.0 million plus other amounts due under the SPP Agreement. The majority owner of Black Elk was the private hedge fund. In August 2014, we received a payment of $20.5 million, the full amount due under the SPP Agreement.
In August 2017, a trustee (the “Trustee”) for Black Elk informed us that the Trustee intended to assert a fraudulent conveyance claim (the “Claim”) against us and one of its affiliates seeking the return of the $20.5 million repayment. Black Elk filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition pursuant to the United States Bankruptcy Code in August 2015. The Trustee alleged that individuals affiliated with the private hedge fund conspired with Black Elk and others to improperly use proceeds from the sale of certain Black Elk assets to repay, in August 2014, the private hedge fund’s obligation to us under the SPP Agreement. We were unaware of these claims at the time the repayment was received. The private hedge fund is currently in liquidation under the laws of the Cayman Islands.
On December 22, 2017, we settled the Trustee’s $20.5 million Claim for $16.0 million and filed a claim with the Cayman Islands joint official liquidators of the private hedge fund for $16.0 million that is owed to us under the SPP Agreement. The SPP Agreement was restored and is in effect since repayment has not been made. We continue to exercise our rights under the SPP Agreement and continue to monitor the liquidation process of the private hedge fund. During the year
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ended December 31, 2018, we received a $1.5 million payment from our insurance carrier in respect to the settlement. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the SPP Agreement has a cost basis of $14.5 million and $14.5 million, respectively, and a fair value of $10.4 million and $10.4 million, respectively, which is reflective of the higher inherent risk in this transaction.
Revenue Recognition
Sales and paydowns of investments: Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the specific identification method.
Interest and dividend income: Interest income, including amortization of premium and discount using the effective interest method, is recorded on the accrual basis and periodically assessed for collectability. Interest income also includes interest earned from cash on hand. Upon the prepayment of a loan or debt security, any prepayment penalties are recorded as part of interest income. We have loans and certain preferred equity investments in the portfolio that contain a payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest or dividend provision. PIK interest and dividends are accrued and recorded as income at the contractual rates, if deemed collectible. The PIK interest and dividends are added to the principal or share balances on the capitalization dates and are generally due at maturity or when redeemed by the issuer. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, we recognized PIK and non-cash interest from investments of approximately $5.0 million and $11.7 million, respectively, and PIK and non-cash dividends from investments of approximately $3.8 million and $9.2 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, we recognized PIK and non-cash interest from investments of approximately $3.8 million and $9.9 million, respectively, and PIK and non-cash dividends from investments of approximately $4.8 million and $13.6 million, respectively.
Dividend income on common equity is recorded on the record date for private portfolio companies or on the ex-dividend date for publicly traded portfolio companies. Dividend income on preferred securities is recorded as dividend income on an accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are deemed collectible.
Non-accrual income: Investments are placed on non-accrual status when principal or interest payments are past due for 30 days or more and when there is reasonable doubt that principal or interest will be collected. Accrued cash and un-capitalized PIK interest or dividends are reversed when an investment is placed on non-accrual status. Previously capitalized PIK interest or dividends are not 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 of the ultimate collectibility. Non-accrual investments are restored to accrual status when past due principal and interest is paid and, in management’s judgment, are likely to remain current.
Other income: Other income represents delayed compensation, consent or amendment fees, revolver fees, structuring fees, upfront fees, management fees from a non-controlled/affiliated investment and other miscellaneous fees received and are typically non-recurring in nature. Delayed compensation is income earned from counterparties on trades that do not settle within a set number of business days after trade date. Other income may also include fees from bridge loans. We may from time to time enter into bridge financing commitments, an obligation to provide interim financing to a counterparty until permanent credit can be obtained. These commitments are short-term in nature and may expire unfunded. A fee is received for providing such commitments. Structuring fees and upfront fees are recognized as income when earned, usually when paid at the closing of the investment, and are non-refundable.
Monitoring of Portfolio Investments
We monitor the performance and financial trends of our portfolio companies on at least a quarterly basis. We attempt to identify any developments within the portfolio company, the industry or the macroeconomic environment that may alter any material element of our original investment strategy.
We use an investment rating system to characterize and monitor the credit profile and expected level of returns on each investment in the portfolio. We use a four-level numeric rating scale as follows:
• Investment Rating 1—Investment is performing materially above expectations;
• Investment Rating 2—Investment is performing materially in-line with expectations. All new loans are rated 2 at initial purchase;
• Investment Rating 3—Investment is performing materially below expectations, where the risk of loss has materially increased since the original investment; and
• Investment Rating 4—Investment is performing substantially below expectations and risks have increased substantially since the original investment. Payments may be delinquent. There is meaningful possibility that we will not recoup our original cost basis in the investment and may realize a substantial loss upon exit.
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The following table shows the distribution of our investments and securities purchased under collateralized agreements to resell on the 1 to 4 investment rating scale at fair value as of September 30, 2020:
(in millions) As of September 30, 2020
Investment Rating Cost Percent Fair Value Percent
Investment Rating 1 $ 212.1 7.1 % $ 213.0 7.3 %
Investment Rating 2 2,425.3 80.6 % 2,444.5 83.8 %
Investment Rating 3 216.5 7.2 % 174.4 6.0 %
Investment Rating 4 154.4 5.1 % 86.1 2.9 %
$ 3,008.3 100.0 % $ 2,918.1 100.0 %
As of September 30, 2020, all investments in our portfolio had an Investment Rating of 1 or 2 with the exception of eight portfolio companies that had an Investment Rating of 3 and six portfolio companies that had an Investment Rating of 4.
During the second quarter of 2020, we placed a portion of our first lien positions in Benevis Holding Corp. on non-accrual status with an investment rating of 4 due to its ongoing restructuring, which included the filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas on August 3, 2020. As of September 30, 2020, our investment in Benevis Holding Corp., which was placed on non-accrual status, had an aggregate cost basis of $42.8 million, an aggregate fair value of $39.3 million and total unearned interest income of $0.8 million and $1.6 million for the three and nine months then ended.
During the second quarter of 2020, our subordinated position in Permian Holdco 3, Inc. was placed on non-accrual status and had an investment rating of 4. Our subordinated positions in Permian Holdco 2, Inc. and preferred shares in Permian Holdco 1, Inc. remain on non-accrual status with an investment rating of 4 due to its ongoing restructuring, which included the filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on July 19, 2020. As of September 30, 2020, our common shares in Permian Holdco 1, Inc. and first lien position in Permian Holdco 3, Inc. had an investment rating of 4. As of September 30, 2020, our investments in Permian Holdco 1, Inc., Permian Holdco 2, Inc. and Permian Holdco 3, Inc., on non-accrual had an aggregate cost basis of $10.9 million and an aggregate fair value of $0.0 million. As of September 30, 2020, our investments in Permian Holdco 1, Inc., Permian Holdco 2, Inc. and Permian Holdco 3, Inc. with an investment rating of 4 had an aggregate cost basis of $23.1 million and an aggregate fair value of $10.5 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, we reversed $3.4 million of previously recorded PIK dividends related to our investment in Permian Holdco 1, Inc. as we believe these PIK dividends will ultimately not be collectible. During the three months ended June 30, 2020, we reversed $2.0 million of previously recorded PIK interest related to our investments in Permian Holdco 2, Inc. as we believe this PIK interest will ultimately not be collectible.
During the first quarter of 2020, we placed our investment in our junior preferred shares of UniTek Global Services, Inc. on non-accrual status and the investment had a rating of 4. As of September 30, 2020, our investment had an aggregate cost basis of $34.4 million, an aggregate fair value of $3.6 million and total unearned dividend income $1.3 million and $2.6 million of for the three and nine months then ended.
During the first quarter of 2018, we placed our first lien positions in Education Management II LLC on non-accrual status as the portfolio company announced its intention to wind down and liquidate the business. Our first lien positions and our preferred and common shares in Education Management Corporation ("EDMC") had an investment rating of 4. As of September 30, 2020, our investment in EDMC, with an Investment Rating of 4, had an aggregate cost basis of $1.4 million, an aggregate fair value of $0.0 million and total unearned interest income of $0.0 million and $0.0 million for the three and nine months ended.
Since March 31, 2020, our investment in NM KRLN LLC had an investment rating of 4. As of September 30, 2020, NM KRLN LLC had an aggregate cost basis of $8.2 million and an aggregate fair value of $0.9 million.
Since December 31, 2019, our subordinated position in PPVA Black Elk (Equity) LLC had an investment rating of 4. As of September 30, 2020, our investment in this security had an aggregate cost basis of $14.5 million and an aggregate fair value of $10.4 million.
During the year ended December 31, 2019, our security purchased under collateralized agreements to resell was placed on non-accrual and the investment had an Investment Rating of 4. As of September 30, 2020, our investment in this security had an aggregate cost basis of $30.0 million and an aggregate fair value of $21.4 million.
In response to the continuing impact of the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the overall market environment and the health of our portfolio companies, we performed a company-by-company evaluation of the anticipated impact of COVID-19. The evaluation process consisted of dialogue with sponsors and portfolio companies to understand
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COVID-19’s impact on each portfolio company, the portfolio company’s response to any disruption, the level of sponsor support, and the current and projected financial and liquidity position of the portfolio company. Based on this evaluation, we assigned each portfolio company a “Risk Rating” of red, orange, yellow and green, with red reflecting a portfolio company with the potential for the most severe impact, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and green reflecting the least. We will continue to monitor our portfolio companies and provide support to their management teams where possible. The following table shows the Risk Rating of our portfolio companies as of September 30, 2020:
(in millions) As of September 30, 2020
Risk Rating Cost Percent Fair Value Percent
Red $ 96.6 3.2 % $ 66.4 2.3 %
Orange 250.9 8.4 % 183.7 6.3 %
Yellow 238.8 7.9 % 214.2 7.3 %
Green 2,422.0 80.5 % 2,453.7 84.1 %
$ 3,008.3 100.0 % $ 2,918.0 100.0 %
Portfolio and Investment Activity
The fair value of our investments was approximately $2,896.6 million in 105 portfolio companies at September 30, 2020 and approximately $3,160.3 million in 114 portfolio companies at December 31, 2019.
The following table shows our portfolio and investment activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019:
Nine Months Ended
(in millions) September 30, 2020 September 30, 2019
New investments in 25 and 52 portfolio companies, respectively $ 272.8 $ 827.6
Debt repayments in existing portfolio companies 277.2 141.6
Sales of securities in 16 and 7 portfolio companies, respectively 214.5 66.2
Change in unrealized appreciation on 41 and 46 portfolio companies, respectively 21.8 41.7
Change in unrealized depreciation on 75 and 66 portfolio companies, respectively (113.0) (36.4)
Recent Accounting Standards Updates
See Item 1.—Financial Statements—Note 13. Recent Accounting Standards for details on recent accounting standards updates.
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Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019
Revenue
Three Months Ended
(in thousands) September 30, 2020 September 30, 2019
Total interest income $ 49,654 $ 55,220
Total dividend income 12,644 13,270
Other income 3,223 4,104
Total investment income $ 65,521 $ 72,594
Our total investment income decreased by approximately $7.1 million, or (10)%, for the three months ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2019. For the three months ended September 30, 2020, total investment income of approximately $65.5 million consisted of approximately $43.0 million in cash interest from investments, approximately $5.0 million in PIK and non-cash interest from investments, approximately $0.3 million in prepayment fees, net amortization of purchase premiums and discounts of approximately $1.4 million, approximately $8.8 million in cash dividends from investments, approximately $3.8 million in PIK and non-cash dividends from investments and approximately $3.2 million in other income. Our interest income decreased by approximately $5.6 million during the three months ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2019 which was primarily attributable to lower LIBOR rates on invested balances in 2020. Our dividend income for the three months ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2019 remained relatively flat. Other income during the three months ended September 30, 2020, which represents fees that are generally non-recurring in nature, was primarily attributable to upfront, consent and amendment fees received from 9 different portfolio companies and management fees from a non-controlled affiliated portfolio company.
Operating Expenses
Three Months Ended
(in thousands) September 30, 2020 September 30, 2019
Management fee $ 12,877 $ 12,687
Less: management fee waiver (2,841) (3,141)
Total management fee 10,036 9,546
Incentive fee 7,135 7,792
Less: incentive fee waiver (500) —
Total incentive fee 6,635 7,792
Interest and other financing expenses 18,077 21,830
Administrative expenses 1,024 930
Professional fees 731 834
Other general and administrative expenses 442 492
Total expenses 36,945 41,424
Less: expenses waived and reimbursed (589) —
Net expenses before income taxes 36,356 41,424
Income tax expense 123 —
Net expenses after income taxes $ 36,479 $ 41,424
Our total net operating expenses decreased by approximately $4.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2019. Our management fee increased by approximately $0.5 million, net of a management fee waiver, and our incentive fee decreased by approximately $1.2 million, net of an incentive fee waiver, for the three months ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2019. The increase in management fees was attributable to larger invested balances while the incentive fee decreased due to lower investment income driven by decreasing LIBOR rates in 2020 and an incentive fee waiver by the Investment Adviser.
Interest and other financing expenses decreased by approximately $3.8 million during the three months ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2019, primarily due to lower rates on our floating rate borrowings. Our total professional fees, administrative expenses and total other general and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2019 decreased by
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approximately $0.6 million, which was primarily attributable to the Administrator's waiver of indirect administrative expenses during the quarter ended September 30, 2020.
Net Realized Gains (Losses) and Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
Three Months Ended
(in thousands) September 30, 2020 September 30, 2019
Net realized gains on investments $ 47 $ 355
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments 60,242 (7,024)
Net change in unrealized depreciation securities purchased under collateralized agreements to resell — (1,332)
Benefit for taxes 257 281
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) $ 60,546 $ (7,720)
Our net realized and unrealized gains resulted in a net gain of approximately $60.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to net realized gains and unrealized losses resulting in a net loss of approximately $7.7 million for the same period in 2019. As movement in unrealized appreciation or depreciation can be the result of realizations, we look at net realized and unrealized gains or losses together. The net gain for the three months ended September 30, 2020 was primarily driven by the overall increase in market prices of our investments during the period due to the partial recovery of the market from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The provision for income taxes was attributable to equity investments that are held as of September 30, 2020 in three of our corporate subsidiaries. The net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2019 was primarily driven by the overall decrease in market prices of our investments during the period.
Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019
Revenue
Nine Months Ended
(in thousands) September 30, 2020 September 30, 2019
Total interest income $ 162,653 $ 154,779
Total dividend income 35,353 39,338
Other income 7,566 9,133
Total investment income $ 205,572 $ 203,250
Our total investment income increased by approximately $2.3 million, or 1%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, total investment income of approximately $205.6 million consisted of approximately $141.8 million in cash interest from investments, approximately $11.7 million in PIK and non-cash interest from investments, approximately $1.3 million in prepayment fees, net amortization of purchase premiums and discounts of approximately $7.9 million, approximately $26.2 million in cash dividends from investments, approximately $9.2 million in PIK and non-cash dividends from investments and approximately $7.5 million in other income. The increase in interest income of approximately $7.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was primarily due to increased interest income which is attributable to larger invested balances. Our larger invested balances were driven by higher drawn balances on our SBA-guaranteed debentures and revolving credit facilities and proceeds from the July 2019 and October 2019 public offerings of our common stock, all of which contributed to the origination of new investments. The decrease in dividend income for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was primarily due to the reversal of approximately $3.4 million of previously recorded PIK dividends related to our preferred shares in Permian Holdco 1, Inc., which was deemed to no longer be collectible. Other income during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, which represents fees that are generally non-recurring in nature, was primarily attributable to upfront, consent and amendment fees received from 21 different portfolio companies and management fees from a non-controlled affiliated portfolio company.
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Operating Expenses
Nine Months Ended
(in thousands) September 30, 2020 September 30, 2019
Management fee $ 39,869 $ 35,302
Less: management fee waiver (9,567) (8,497)
Total management fee 30,302 26,805
Incentive fee 21,857 21,642
Less: incentive fee waiver (500) —
Total incentive fee 21,357 21,642
Interest and other financing expenses 59,500 61,695
Administrative expenses 3,303 3,074
Professional fees 2,605 2,486
Other general and administrative expenses 1,383 1,302
Total expenses 118,450 117,004
Less: expenses waived and reimbursed (924) (335)
Net expenses before income taxes 117,526 116,669
Income tax expense 116 13
Net expenses after income taxes $ 117,642 $ 116,682
Our total net operating expenses increased by approximately $1.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019. Our management fee increased by approximately $3.5 million, net of a management fee waiver, and our incentive fee decreased by approximately $0.3 million, net of an incentive fee waiver, for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The increase in management fees was attributable to larger invested balances, driven by our use of leverage from our revolving credit facilities and SBA-guaranteed debentures and proceeds from our July 2019 and October 2019 public offerings of our common stock used to originate new investments.
Interest and other financing expenses decreased by approximately $2.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019, primarily due to lower LIBOR rates on our floating rate borrowings. Our total professional fees, administrative expenses and total other general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019 remained relatively flat.
Net Realized Gains (Losses) and Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
Nine Months Ended
(in thousands) September 30, 2020 September 30, 2019
Net realized (losses) gains on investments $ (3,595) $ 453
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation of investments (91,215) 5,305
Net change in unrealized depreciation securities purchased under collateralized agreements to resell — (1,332)
Benefit for taxes 778 121
Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains $ (94,032) $ 4,547
Our net realized and unrealized losses resulted in a net loss of approximately $94.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to net realized and unrealized gains resulting in a net gain of approximately $4.5 million for the same period in 2019. As movement in unrealized appreciation or depreciation can be the result of realizations, we look at net realized and unrealized gains or losses together. The net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was primarily driven by the overall decrease in market prices of our investments during the period due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The provision for income taxes was attributable to equity investments that are held as of September 30, 2020 in three of our corporate subsidiaries. The net gain for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was primarily driven by the overall increase in market prices of our investments during the period.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
The primary use of existing funds and any funds raised in the future is expected to be for repayment of indebtedness, investments in portfolio companies, cash distributions to our stockholders or for other general corporate purposes.
Since our IPO, and through September 30, 2020, we raised approximately $893.2 million in net proceeds from additional offerings of common stock.
Our liquidity is generated and generally available through advances from the revolving credit facilities, from cash flows from operations, and, we expect, through periodic follow-on equity offerings. In addition, we may from time to time enter into additional debt facilities, increase the size of existing facilities or issue additional debt securities, including unsecured debt and/or debt securities convertible into common stock. Any such incurrence or issuance would be subject to prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual and regulatory restrictions and other factors. As permitted by the Small Business Credit Availability Act (the “SBCA”) on June 8, 2018 our shareholders approved the application of the modified asset coverage requirements set forth in Section 61(a) of the 1940 Act, as amended by the SBCA, which resulted in the reduction from 200.0% to 150.0% of the minimum asset coverage ratio applicable to us as of June 9, 2018. In accordance with the 1940 Act, with certain limited exceptions, we are only allowed to borrow amounts such that our asset coverage, calculated pursuant to the 1940 Act, is at least 150.0% after such borrowing (which means we can borrow $2 for every $1 of our equity). As a result of our exemptive relief received on November 5, 2014, we are permitted to exclude our SBA-guaranteed debentures from the 150.0% asset coverage ratio that the we are required to maintain under the 1940 Act. The agreements governing the NMFC Credit Facility, the 2018 Convertible Notes and the Unsecured Notes (as defined below) contain certain covenants and terms, including a requirement that we not exceed a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.65 to 1.00 at the time of incurring additional indebtedness and a requirement that we not exceed a secured debt ratio of 0.70 to 1.00 at any time. As of September 30, 2020, our asset coverage ratio was 178.7% as compared to 177.7% as of June 30, 2020.
At September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $68.7 million and $48.6 million, respectively. Our cash provided by (used in) operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019 was approximately $269.6 million and $(473.6) million, respectively. We expect that all current liquidity needs will be met with cash flows from operations and other activities.
Borrowings
Holdings Credit Facility —On December 18, 2014, we entered into the Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement among us, as the Collateral Manager, NMF Holdings, as the Borrower, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as the Administrative Agent and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as the Lender and Collateral Custodian (as amended from time to time, the "Holdings Credit Facility"). As of the most recent amendment on September 30, 2020, the maturity date of the Holdings Credit Facility is September 30, 2023, and the maximum facility amount is the lesser of $800.0 million and the actual commitments of the lenders to make advances as of such date.
As of September 30, 2020, the maximum amount of revolving borrowings available under the Holdings Credit Facility is $745.0 million. Under the Holdings Credit Facility, NMF Holdings is permitted to borrow up to 25.0%, 45.0%, 67.5% or 70.0% of the purchase price of pledged assets, subject to approval by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association. The Holdings Credit Facility is non-recourse to us and is collateralized by all of the investments of NMF Holdings on an investment by investment basis. All fees associated with the origination or upsizing of the Holdings Credit Facility are capitalized on our Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities and charged against income as other financing expenses over the life of the Holdings Credit Facility. The Holdings Credit Facility contains certain customary affirmative and negative covenants and events of default. In addition, the Holdings Credit Facility requires us to maintain a minimum asset coverage ratio of 150.0%. The covenants are generally not tied to mark to market fluctuations in the prices of NMF Holdings investments, but rather to the performance of the underlying portfolio companies.
As of the most recent amendment on September 30, 2020, the Holdings Credit Facility bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 2.00% per annum for Broadly Syndicated Loans (as defined in the Fourth Amendment to the Loan and Security Agreement) and LIBOR plus 2.50% per annum for all other investments. Previously the Holdings Credit Facility bore interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 1.75% per annum for Broadly Syndicated Loans (as defined in the Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement) and LIBOR plus 2.25% per annum for all other investments. The Holdings Credit Facility also charges a non-usage fee, based on the unused facility amount multiplied by the Non-Usage Fee Rate (as defined in the Fourth Amendment to the Loan and Security Agreement).
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The following table summarizes the interest expense, non-usage fees and amortization of financing costs incurred on the Holdings Credit Facility for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019.
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(in millions) September 30, 2020 September 30, 2019 September 30, 2020 September 30, 2019
Interest expense $ 2.7 $ 6.5 $ 11.3 $ 19.2
Non-usage fee $ 0.4 $ 0.1 $ 0.9 $ 0.4
Amortization of financing costs $ 0.3 $ 0.7 $ 1.0 $ 2.1
Weighted average interest rate 2.2 % 4.2 % 2.7 % 4.4 %
Effective interest rate 2.8 % 4.8 % 3.2 % 5.0 %
Average debt outstanding $ 488.8 $ 612.9 $ 551.1 $ 581.9
As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the outstanding balance on the Holdings Credit Facility was $459.2 million and $661.6 million, respectively, and NMF Holdings was in compliance with the applicable covenants in the Holdings Credit Facility on such dates.
NMFC Credit Facility —The Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement, (as amended from time to time, and together with the related guarantee and security agreement, the "NMFC Credit Facility"), dated June 4, 2014, among us, as the Borrower, Goldman Sachs Bank USA, as the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent, and Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A., Stifel Bank & Trust and MUFG Union Bank, N.A., as Lenders, is structured as a senior secured revolving credit facility. The NMFC Credit Facility is guaranteed by certain of our domestic subsidiaries and proceeds from the NMFC Credit Facility may be used for general corporate purposes, including the funding of portfolio investments. The maturity date of the NMFC Credit Facility is June 4, 2022.
As of September 30, 2020, the maximum amount of revolving borrowings available under the NMFC Credit Facility was $188.5 million. We are permitted to borrow at various advance rates depending on the type of portfolio investment as outlined in the related Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement. All fees associated with the origination of the NMFC Credit Facility are capitalized on our Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities and charged against income as other financing expenses over the life of the NMFC Credit Facility. The NMFC Credit Facility contains certain customary affirmative and negative covenants and events of default, including certain financial covenants related to the asset coverage and liquidity and other maintenance covenants.
The NMFC Credit Facility generally bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 2.50% per annum or the prime rate plus 1.50% per annum, and charges a commitment fee, based on the unused facility amount multiplied by 0.375% per annum (as defined in the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement).
The following table summarizes the interest expense, non-usage fees and amortization of financing costs incurred on the NMFC Credit Facility for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019.
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(in millions) September 30, 2020 September 30, 2019 September 30, 2020 September 30, 2019
Interest expense $ 0.9 $ 1.5 $ 4.0 $ 3.7
Non-usage fee $ 0.1 $ — (1) $ 0.1 $ 0.1
Amortization of financing costs $ — (2) $ 0.1 $ 0.1 $ 0.3
Weighted average interest rate 2.7 % 4.8 % 3.4 % 4.9 %
Effective interest rate 3.0 % 4.9 % 3.6 % 5.4 %
Average debt outstanding $ 131.8 $ 123.8 $ 155.0 $ 99.4
(1) For the three months ended September 30, 2019, the total non-usage fees were less than $50.0 thousand.
(2) For the three months ended September 30, 2020, the total amortization of financing costs were less than $50.0 thousand.
As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the outstanding balance on the NMFC Credit Facility was $150.5 million and $188.5 million, respectively, and NMFC was in compliance with the applicable covenants in the NMFC Credit Facility on such dates.
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DB Credit Facility —The Loan Financing and Servicing Agreement (the "DB Credit Facility") dated December 14, 2018 and as amended from time to time, among NMFDB as the borrower, Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch ("Deutsche Bank") as the facility agent, Lender and other agent from time to time party thereto and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral agent and collateral custodian, is structured as a secured revolving credit facility and matures on December 14, 2023.
As of September 30, 2020, the maximum amount of revolving borrowings available under the DB Credit Facility was $280.0 million. We are permitted to borrow at various advance rates depending on the type of portfolio investment, as outlined in the Loan Financing and Servicing Agreement. The DB Credit Facility is non-recourse to us and is collateralized by all of the investments of NMFDB on an investment by investment basis. All fees associated with the origination of the DB Credit Facility are capitalized on our Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities and charged against income as other financing expenses over the life of the DB Credit Facility. The DB Credit Facility contains certain customary affirmative and negative covenants and events of default. The covenants are generally not tied to mark to market fluctuations in the prices of NMFDB investments, but rather to the performance of the underlying portfolio companies.
The advances under the DB Credit Facility accrue interest at a per annum rate equal to the Applicable Margin plus the lender's Cost of Funds Rate. The "Applicable Margin" is equal to 2.85% during the Revolving Period and then increases by 0.20% during an Event of Default. The "Cost of Funds Rate" for a conduit lender is the lower of its commercial paper rate and the Base Rate plus 0.50%, and for any other lender is the Base Rate. The "Base Rate" is the three-months LIBOR Rate but may become an alternative base rate based on Deutsche Bank's base lending rate if certain LIBOR disruption events occur. We are also charged a non-usage fee, based on the unused facility amount multiplied by the Undrawn Fee Rate (as defined in the Loan Financing and Servicing Agreement).
The following table summarizes the interest expense, non-usage fees and amortization of financing costs incurred on the DB Credit Facility for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019.
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(in millions) September 30, 2020 September 30, 2019 September 30, 2020 September 30, 2019
Interest expense(1) $ 1.8 $ 1.8 $ 6.7 $ 3.2
Non-usage fee(1) $ 0.1 $ 0.1 $ 0.2 $ 0.2
Amortization of financing costs $ 0.2 $ 0.1 $ 0.5 $ 0.3
Weighted average interest rate 3.2 % 5.1 % 3.8 % 5.3 %
Effective interest rate 3.6 % 5.6 % 4.2 % 6.0 %
Average debt outstanding $ 216.8 $ 133.9 $ 233.4 $ 80.1
(1) Interest expense includes the portion of the facility agent fee applicable to the drawn portion of the DB Credit Facility and non-usage fee includes the portion of the facility agent fee applicable to the undrawn portion of the DB Credit Facility.
As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the outstanding balance on the DB Credit Facility was $242.0 million and $230.0 million, respectively, and NMFDB was in compliance with the applicable covenants in the DB Credit Facility on such date.
Unsecured Management Company Revolver —The Uncommitted Revolving Loan Agreement, (the "Unsecured Management Company Revolver"), dated March 30, 2020, by and between us, as the Borrower, and NMF Investments III, L.L.C., as Lender, an affiliate of the Investment Adviser, is structured as a discretionary unsecured revolving credit facility. The proceeds from the Unsecured Management Company Revolver may be used for general corporate purposes, including the funding of portfolio investments. The maturity date of the Unsecured Management Company Revolver is December 31, 2022. The Unsecured Management Company Revolver generally bears interest at a rate of 7.00% per annum (as defined in the Uncommitted Revolving Loan Agreement). On May 4, 2020, we entered into an Amended and Restated Uncommitted Revolving Loan Agreement with NMF Investments III, L.L.C., which increased the maximum amounts of revolving borrowings available thereunder from $30.0 million to $50.0 million. As of September 30, 2020, the maximum amount of revolving borrowings available under the Unsecured Management Company Revolver was $50.0 million and no borrowings were outstanding. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, amortization of financing costs were each less than $50.0 thousand, respectively.
NMNLC Credit Facility —The Revolving Credit Agreement (together with the related guarantee and security agreement, the “NMNLC Credit Facility”), dated September 21, 2018, among NMNLC, as the Borrower, and KeyBank National Association, as the Administrative Agent and Lender, was structured as a senior secured revolving credit facility and
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matured on September 23, 2020. The NMNLC Credit Facility was guaranteed by us and proceeds from the NMNLC Credit Facility were able to be used for funding of additional acquisition properties.
The NMNLC Credit Facility bore interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 2.50% per annum or the prime rate plus 1.50% per annum, and charged a commitment fee, based on the unused facility amount multiplied by 0.15% per annum (as defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement).
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, interest expense, non-usage fees and amortization of financing costs were each less than $50.0 thousand. For the three months ended September 30, 2019, interest expense, non-usage fees and amortization of financing costs were each less than $50.0 thousand. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, interest expense and non-usage fees were each less than $50.0 thousand and amortization of financing costs was $0.1 million. The NMNLC Credit Facility matured on September 23, 2020. As of December 31, 2019, the outstanding balance on the NMNLC Credit Facility was $0 and NMNLC was in compliance with the applicable covenants in the NMNLC Credit Facility on such date.
Convertible Notes
2014 Convertible Notes —On June 3, 2014, we closed a private offering of $115.0 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured convertible notes (the “2014 Convertible Notes”), pursuant to an indenture, dated June 3, 2014 (the “2014 Indenture”). The 2014 Convertible Notes were issued in a private placement only to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). As of June 3, 2015, the restrictions under Rule 144A under the Securities Act were removed, allowing the 2014 Convertible Notes to be eligible and freely tradable without restrictions for resale pursuant to Rule 144(b)(1) under the Securities Act. On September 30, 2016, we closed a public offering of an additional $40.3 million aggregate principal amount of the 2014 Convertible Notes. These additional 2014 Convertible Notes constitute a further issuance of, rank equally in right of payment with, and form a single series with the $115.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2014 Convertible Notes that we issued on June 3, 2014.
The 2014 Convertible Notes bore interest at an annual rate of 5.0%, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year, which commenced on December 15, 2014.
On June 15, 2019, our $155.3 million aggregate principal amount of 2014 Convertible Notes matured and we repaid the outstanding principal and accrued but unpaid interest in cash.
2018 Convertible Notes —On August 20, 2018, we closed a registered public offering of $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured convertible notes (the “2018 Convertible Notes” and together with the 2014 Convertible Notes, the "Convertible Notes"), pursuant to an indenture, dated August 20, 2018, as supplemented by a first supplemental indenture thereto, dated August 20, 2018 (together the “2018A Indenture”). On August 30, 2018, in connection with the registered public offering, we issued an additional $15.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 2018 Convertible Notes pursuant to the exercise of an overallotment option by the underwriter of the 2018 Convertible Notes. On June 7, 2019, we closed a registered public offering of an additional $86.3 million aggregate principal amount of the 2018 Convertible Notes. These additional 2018 Convertible Notes constitute a further issuance of, rank equally in right of payment with, and form a single series with the $115.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2018 Convertible Notes that we issued in August 2018.
The 2018 Convertible Notes bear interest at an annual rate of 5.75%, payable semi-annually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 of each year. The 2018 Convertible Notes will mature on August 15, 2023 unless earlier converted, repurchased or redeemed pursuant to the terms of the 2018A Indenture. We may not redeem the 2018 Convertible Notes prior to May 15, 2023. On or after May 15, 2023, we may redeem the 2018 Convertible Notes for cash, in whole or from time to time in part, at our option at a redemption price, subject to an exception for redemption dates occurring after a record date but on or prior to the interest payment date, equal to the sum of (i) 100% of the principal amount of the 2018 Convertible Notes to be redeemed, (ii) accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date and (iii) a make-whole premium.
No sinking fund is provided for the 2018 Convertible Notes. Holders of 2018 Convertible Notes may, at their option, convert their 2018 Convertible Notes into shares of our common stock at any time on or prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding the maturity date of the 2018 Convertible Notes. In addition, if certain corporate events occur, holders of the 2018 Convertible Notes may require us to repurchase for cash all or part of their 2018 Convertible Notes at a repurchase price equal to 100.0% of the principal amount of the 2018 Convertible Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest through, but excluding, the repurchase date.
The 2018A Indenture contains certain covenants, including covenants requiring us to provide certain financial information to the holders of the 2018 Convertible Notes and the trustee if we cease to be subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). The 2018A Indenture also includes additional financial covenants related to our asset coverage ratio. These covenants are subject to limitations and exceptions that are described in the 2018A Indenture.
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The following table summarizes certain key terms related to the convertible features of our 2018 Convertible Notes as of September 30, 2020.
2018 Convertible Notes
Initial conversion premium 10.0 %
Initial conversion rate(1) 65.8762
Initial conversion price $ 15.18
Conversion premium at September 30, 2020 10.0 %
Conversion rate at September 30, 2020(1)(2) 65.8762
Conversion price at September 30, 2020(2)(3) $ 15.18
Last conversion price calculation date August 20, 2020
(1) Conversion rates denominated in shares of common stock per $1.0 thousand principal amount of the 2018 Convertible Notes converted.
(2) Represents conversion rate and conversion price, as applicable, taking into account certain de minimis adjustments that will be made on the conversion date.
(3) The conversion price in effect at September 30, 2020 was calculated on the last anniversary of the issuance and will be calculated again on the next anniversary, unless the exercise price shall have changed by more than 1.0% before the anniversary.
The conversion rate will be subject to adjustment upon certain events, such as stock splits and combinations, mergers, spin-offs, increases in dividends in excess of $0.34 per share per quarter and certain changes in control. Certain of these adjustments, including adjustments for increases in dividends, are subject to a conversion price floor of $13.80 per share. In no event will the total number of shares of common stock issuable upon conversion exceed 72.4637 per $1 principal amount. We have determined that the embedded conversion option in the 2018 Convertible Notes is not required to be separately accounted for as a derivative under GAAP.
The 2018 Convertible Notes are unsecured obligations and rank senior in right of payment to our existing and future indebtedness, if any, that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the 2018 Convertible Notes; equal in right of payment to our existing and future unsecured indebtedness that is not so subordinated; effectively junior in right of payment to any of our secured indebtedness (including existing unsecured indebtedness that we later secure) to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness; and structurally junior to all existing and future indebtedness (including trade payables) incurred by our subsidiaries and financing vehicles. As reflected in Item 1. - Financial Statements - Note 11 . Earnings Per Share , the issuance is considered part of the if-converted method for calculation of diluted earnings per share.
The following table summarizes the interest expense, amortization of financing costs and amortization of premium incurred on the Convertible Notes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019.
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(in millions) September 30, 2020 September 30, 2019 September 30, 2020 September 30, 2019
Interest expense $ 2.9 $ 2.9 $ 8.7 $ 10.1
Amortization of financing costs $ 0.1 $ 0.1 $ 0.3 $ 0.7
Amortization of premium $ — (1) $ — (1) $ (0.1) $ (0.1)
Weighted average interest rate 5.8 % 5.7 % 5.8 % 5.5 %
Effective interest rate 5.9 % 5.8 % 5.9 % 5.8 %
Average debt outstanding $ 201.3 $ 201.3 $ 201.3 $ 245.5
(1) For the three months ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, the amortization of premium was less than $50.0 thousand.
As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the outstanding balance on the Convertible Notes was $201.2 million and $201.2 million, respectively, and NMFC was in compliance with the terms of the 2018A Indenture on such date.
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Unsecured Notes
On May 6, 2016, we issued $50.0 million in aggregate principal amount of five-year unsecured notes that mature on May 15, 2021 (the “2016 Unsecured Notes”), pursuant to a note purchase agreement, dated May 4, 2016, to an institutional investor in a private placement. On September 30, 2016, we entered into an amended and restated note purchase agreement (the "NPA") and issued an additional $40.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 2016 Unsecured Notes to institutional investors in a private placement. On June 30, 2017, we issued $55.0 million in aggregate principal amount of five-year unsecured notes that mature on July 15, 2022 (the "2017A Unsecured Notes"), pursuant to the NPA and a supplement to the NPA. On January 30, 2018, we issued $90.0 million in aggregate principal amount of five year unsecured notes that mature on January 30, 2023 (the "2018A Unsecured Notes") pursuant to the NPA and a second supplement to the NPA. On July 5, 2018, we issued $50.0 million in aggregate principal amount of five year unsecured notes that mature on June 28, 2023 (the "2018B Unsecured Notes") pursuant to the NPA and a third supplement to the NPA (the "Third Supplement"). On April 30, 2019, we issued $116.5 million in aggregate principal amount of five year unsecured notes that mature on April 30, 2024 (the "2019A Unsecured Notes") pursuant to the NPA and a fourth supplement to the NPA. The NPA provides for future issuances of unsecured notes in separate series or tranches.
The 2016 Unsecured Notes bear interest at an annual rate of 5.313%, payable semi-annually on May 15 and November 15 of each year. The 2017A Unsecured Notes bear interest at an annual rate of 4.760%, payable semi-annually on January 15 and July 15 of each year. The 2018A Unsecured Notes bear interest at an annual rate of 4.870%, payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15 of each year. The 2018B Unsecured Notes bear interest at an annual rate of 5.360%, payable semi-annually on January 15 and July 15 of each year. These interest rates are subject to increase in the event that: (i) subject to certain exceptions, the underlying unsecured notes or we cease to have an investment grade rating or (ii) the aggregate amount of our unsecured debt falls below $150.0 million. In each such event, we have the option to offer to prepay the underlying unsecured notes at par, in which case holders of the underlying unsecured notes who accept the offer would not receive the increased interest rate. In addition, we are obligated to offer to prepay the underlying unsecured notes at par if the Investment Adviser, or an affiliate thereof, ceases to be our investment adviser or if certain change in control events occur with respect to the Investment Adviser.
The NPA contains customary terms and conditions for unsecured notes issued, including, without limitation, an option to offer to prepay all or a portion of the unsecured notes under its governance at par (plus a make-whole amount if applicable), affirmative and negative covenants such as information reporting, maintenance of our status as a BDC under the 1940 Act and a RIC under the Code, minimum stockholders’ equity, minimum asset coverage ratio, and prohibitions on certain fundamental changes at NMFC or any subsidiary guarantor, as well as customary events of default with customary cure and notice, including, without limitation, nonpayment, misrepresentation in a material respect, breach of covenant, cross-default under other indebtedness of NMFC or certain significant subsidiaries, certain judgments and orders, and certain events of bankruptcy. The Third Supplement includes additional financial covenants related to asset coverage as well as other terms.
On September 25, 2018, we closed a registered public offering of $50.0 million in aggregate principal amount of five-year unsecured notes that mature on October 1, 2023 (the "5.75% Unsecured Notes", together with the 2016 Unsecured Notes, 2017A Unsecured Notes, 2018A Unsecured Notes and 2018B Unsecured Notes, the "Unsecured Notes"), pursuant to an indenture, dated August 20, 2018, as supplemented by a second supplemental indenture thereto, dated September 25, 2018 (together, the "2018B Indenture"). On October 17, 2018, in connection with the registered public offering, we issued an additional $1.8 million aggregate principal amount of the 5.75% Unsecured Notes pursuant to the exercise of an overallotment option by the underwriters of the 5.75% Unsecured Notes.
The 5.75% Unsecured Notes bear interest at an annual rate of 5.75%, payable quarterly on January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1 of each year. The 5.75% Unsecured Notes will mature on October 1, 2023 unless earlier redeemed. The 5.75% Unsecured Notes were listed on the New York Stock Exchange and traded under the trading symbol “NMFX” until September 13, 2020. On September 14, 2020, the 5.75% Unsecured Notes began trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market LLC under the ticker symbol "NMFCL".
We may redeem the 5.75% Unsecured Notes, in whole or in part, at any time, or from time to time, at our option on or after October 1, 2020, upon not less than 30 days nor more than 60 days written notice by mail prior to the date fixed for redemption thereof, at a redemption price of 100% of the outstanding principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest payments otherwise payable for the then-current quarterly interest period accrued to but not including the date fixed for redemption.
No sinking fund is provided for the 5.75% Unsecured Notes and holders of the 5.75% Unsecured Notes have no option to have their 5.75% Unsecured Notes repaid prior to the stated maturity date.
The 2018B Indenture contains certain covenants, including covenants requiring us to (i) comply with the asset coverage requirements set forth in Section 18(a)(1)(A) of the 1940 Act as modified by Section 61(a) of the 1940 Act as may be
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applicable to us from time to time or any successor provisions, whether or not we continue to be subject to such provisions of the 1940 Act, but giving effect, in either case, to any exemptive relief granted to us by the SEC and (ii) provide certain financial information to the holders of the 5.75% Unsecured Notes and the trustee if we cease to be subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act. The 2018B Indenture also includes additional financial covenants related to asset coverage. These covenants are subject to limitations and exceptions that are described in the 2018B Indenture.
The 2018B Indenture provides for customary events of default and further provides that the trustee or the holders of 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding 5.75% Unsecured Notes may declare such 5.75% Unsecured Notes immediately due and payable upon the occurrence of any event of default after expiration of any applicable grace period.
The Unsecured Notes are unsecured obligations and rank senior in right of payment to our existing and future indebtedness, if any, that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Unsecured Notes; equal in right of payment to our existing and future unsecured indebtedness that is not so subordinated; effectively junior in right of payment to any of our secured indebtedness (including existing unsecured indebtedness that we later secure) to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness; and structurally junior to all existing and future indebtedness (including trade payables) incurred by our subsidiaries and financing vehicles.
The following table summarizes the interest expense and amortization of financing costs incurred on the Unsecured Notes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019.
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(in millions) September 30, 2020 September 30, 2019 September 30, 2020 September 30, 2019(1)
Interest expense $ 6.0 $ 6.0 $ 17.9 $ 15.8
Amortization of financing costs $ 0.4 $ 0.3 $ 1.0 $ 0.9
Weighted average interest rate 5.3 % 5.2 % 5.3 % 5.2 %
Effective interest rate 5.5 % 5.5 % 5.5 % 5.5 %
Average debt outstanding $ 453.3 $ 453.3 $ 453.3 $ 402.0
(1) For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, amounts reported include interest and amortization of financing costs related to the 2019A Unsecured Notes for the period from April 30, 2019 (issuance date of the 2019A Unsecured Notes) to September 30, 2019.
As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the outstanding balance on the Unsecured Notes was $453.3 million and $453.3 million, respectively, and we were in compliance with the terms of the NPA and the 2018B Indenture as of such dates, as applicable.
SBA-guaranteed debentures —On August 1, 2014 and August 25, 2017, respectively, SBIC I and SBIC II received SBIC licenses from the SBA to operate as SBICs.
The SBIC license allows SBICs to obtain leverage by issuing SBA-guaranteed debentures, subject to the issuance of a capital commitment by the SBA and other customary procedures. SBA-guaranteed debentures are non-recourse to us, interest only debentures with interest payable semi-annually and have a ten year maturity. The principal amount of SBA-guaranteed debentures is not required to be paid prior to maturity but may be prepaid at any time without penalty. The interest rate of SBA-guaranteed debentures is fixed on a semi-annual basis at a market-driven spread over U.S. Treasury Notes with ten year maturities. The SBA, as a creditor, will have a superior claim to the assets of SBIC I and SBIC II over our stockholders in the event SBIC I and SBIC II are liquidated or the SBA exercises remedies upon an event of default.
The maximum amount of borrowings available under current SBA regulations for a single licensee is $150.0 million as long as the licensee has at least $75.0 million in regulatory capital, receives a capital commitment from the SBA and has been through an examination by the SBA subsequent to licensing. In June 2018, legislation amended the 1958 Act by increasing the individual leverage limit from $150.0 million to $175.0 million, subject to SBA approvals.
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As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, SBIC I had regulatory capital of $75.0 million and $75.0 million, respectively, and SBA-guaranteed debentures outstanding of $150.0 million and $150.0 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, SBIC II had regulatory capital of $75.0 million and $64.5 million, respectively, and $150.0 million and $75.0 million, respectively, of SBA-guaranteed debentures outstanding. The SBA-guaranteed debentures incur upfront fees of 3.435%, which consists of a 1.00% commitment fee and a 2.435% issuance discount, which are amortized over the life of the SBA-guaranteed debentures. The following table summarizes our SBA-guaranteed debentures as of September 30, 2020.
(in millions)
Issuance Date Maturity Date Debenture Amount Interest Rate SBA Annual Charge
Fixed SBA-guaranteed debentures(1):
March 25, 2015 March 1, 2025 $ 37.5 2.517 % 0.355 %
September 23, 2015 September 1, 2025 37.5 2.829 % 0.355 %
September 23, 2015 September 1, 2025 28.8 2.829 % 0.742 %
March 23, 2016 March 1, 2026 13.9 2.507 % 0.742 %
September 21, 2016 September 1, 2026 4.0 2.051 % 0.742 %
September 20, 2017 September 1, 2027 13.0 2.518 % 0.742 %
March 21, 2018 March 1, 2028 15.3 3.187 % 0.742 %
Fixed SBA-guaranteed debentures(2):
September 19, 2018 September 1, 2028 15.0 3.548 % 0.222 %
September 25, 2019 September 1, 2029 19.0 2.283 % 0.222 %
March 25, 2020 March 1, 2030 41.0 2.078 % 0.222 %
March 25, 2020 March 1, 2030 24.0 2.078 % 0.275 %
September 23, 2020 September 1, 2030 51.0 1.034 % 0.275 %
Total SBA-guaranteed debentures $ 300.0
(1) SBA-guaranteed debentures are held in SBIC I.
(2) SBA-guaranteed debentures are held in SBIC II.
Prior to pooling, the SBA-guaranteed debentures bear interest at an interim floating rate of LIBOR plus 0.30%. Once pooled, which occurs in March and September each year, the SBA-guaranteed debentures bear interest at a fixed rate that is set to the current 10-year treasury rate plus a spread at each pooling date.
The following table summarizes the interest expense and amortization of financing costs incurred on the SBA-guaranteed debentures for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019.
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(in millions) September 30, 2020 September 30, 2019 September 30, 2020 September 30, 2019
Interest expense $ 2.1 $ 1.5 $ 6.0 $ 4.2
Amortization of financing costs $ 0.2 $ 0.1 $ 0.7 $ 0.4
Weighted average interest rate 2.8 % 3.3 % 2.8 % 3.3 %
Effective interest rate 3.1 % 3.6 % 3.2 % 3.6 %
Average debt outstanding $ 300.0 $ 176.6 $ 281.1 $ 168.9
The SBIC program is designed to stimulate the flow of private investor capital into eligible smaller businesses, as defined by the SBA. Under SBA regulations, SBICs are subject to regulatory requirements, including making investments in SBA-eligible businesses, investing at least 25.0% of its investment capital in eligible smaller businesses, as defined under the 1958 Act, placing certain limitations on the financing terms of investments, regulating the types of financing, prohibiting investments in small businesses with certain characteristics or in certain industries and requiring capitalization thresholds that limit distributions to us. SBICs are subject to an annual periodic examination by an SBA examiner to determine the SBIC's compliance with the relevant SBA regulations and an annual financial audit of its financial statements that are prepared on a basis of accounting other than GAAP (such as ASC 820) by an independent auditor. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, SBIC I and SBIC II were in compliance with SBA regulatory requirements.
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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We may become a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business 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 September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we had outstanding commitments to third parties to fund investments totaling $93.8 million and $203.8 million, respectively, under various undrawn revolving credit facilities, delayed draw commitments or other future funding commitments.
We may from time to time enter into financing commitment letters or bridge financing commitments, which could require funding in the future. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we had commitment letters to purchase investments in an aggregate par amount of $0 and $34.2 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we had not entered into any bridge financing commitments which could require funding in the future.
Contractual Obligations
A summary of our significant contractual payment obligations as of September 30, 2020 is as follows:
Contractual Obligations Payments Due by Period
(in millions) Total Less than
1 Year 1 - 3 Years 3 - 5 Years More than
5 Years
Holdings Credit Facility(1) $ 459.2 $ — $ 459.2 $ — $ —
Unsecured Notes(2) 453.3 90.0 195.0 168.3 —
SBA-guaranteed debentures(3) 300.0 — — 103.8 196.2
DB Credit Facility(4) 242.0 — — 242.0 —
Convertible Notes(5) 201.2 — 201.2 — —
NMFC Credit Facility(6) 150.5 — 150.5 — —
Total Contractual Obligations $ 1,806.2 $ 90.0 $ 1,005.9 $ 514.1 $ 196.2
(1) Under the terms of the $745.0 million Holdings Credit Facility, all outstanding borrowings under that facility ($459.2 million as of September 30, 2020) must be repaid on or before September 30, 2023. As of September 30, 2020, there was approximately $285.8 million of possible capacity remaining under the Holdings Credit Facility.
(2) $90.0 million of the 2016 Unsecured Notes will mature on May 15, 2021 unless earlier repurchased, $55.0 million of the 2017A Unsecured Notes will mature on July 15, 2022 unless earlier repurchased, $90.0 million of the 2018A Unsecured Notes will mature on January 30, 2023 unless earlier repurchased, $50.0 million of the 2018B Unsecured Notes will mature on June 28, 2023 unless earlier repurchased, $51.8 million of the 5.75% Unsecured Notes will mature on October 1, 2023 unless earlier repurchased and $116.5 million of the 2019A Unsecured Notes will mature on April 30, 2024 unless earlier repurchased.
(3) Our SBA-guaranteed debentures will begin to mature on March 1, 2025.
(4) Under the terms of the $280.0 million DB Credit Facility, all outstanding borrowings under that facility ($242.0 million as of September 30, 2020) must be repaid on or before December 14, 2023. As of September 30, 2020, there was approximately $38.0 million of possible capacity remaining under the DB Credit Facility.
(5) The 2018 Convertible Notes will mature on August 15, 2023 unless earlier converted or repurchased at the holder's option or redeemed by us.
(6) Under the terms of the $188.5 million NMFC Credit Facility, all outstanding borrowings under that facility ($150.5 million as of September 30, 2020) must be repaid on or before June 4, 2022. As of September 30, 2020, there was approximately $38.0 million of available capacity remaining under the NMFC Credit Facility.
We have entered into an investment management and advisory agreement (the "Investment Management Agreement") with the Investment Adviser in accordance with the 1940 Act. Under the Investment Management Agreement, the Investment Adviser has agreed to provide us with investment advisory and management services. We have agreed to pay for these services (1) a management fee and (2) an incentive fee based on our performance.
We have also entered into the administration agreement, as amended and restated (the "Administration Agreement") with the Administrator. Under the Administration Agreement, the Administrator has agreed to arrange office space for us and provide office equipment and clerical, bookkeeping and record keeping services and other administrative services necessary to conduct our respective day-to-day operations. The Administrator has also agreed to maintain, or oversee the maintenance of, our financial records, our reports to stockholders and reports filed with the SEC.
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If any of the contractual obligations discussed above are terminated, our costs under any new agreements that are entered into may increase. In addition, we would likely incur significant time and expense in locating alternative parties to provide the services we expect to receive under the Investment Management Agreement and the Administration Agreement.
Distributions and Dividends
Distributions declared and paid to stockholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 totaled approximately $91.0 million.
The following table reflects cash distributions, including dividends and returns of capital, if any, per share that have been declared by our board of directors for the two most recent fiscal years and the current fiscal year to date:
Fiscal Year Ended Date Declared Record Date Payment Date Per Share
Amount (1)
December 31, 2020
Third Quarter July 29, 2020 September 16, 2020 September 30, 2020 $ 0.30
Second Quarter April 29, 2020 June 16, 2020 June 30, 2020 0.30
First Quarter February 19, 2020 March 13, 2020 March 27, 2020 0.34
$ 0.94
December 31, 2019
Fourth Quarter November 4, 2019 December 13, 2019 December 27, 2019 $ 0.34
Third Quarter August 1, 2019 September 13, 2019 September 27, 2019 0.34
Second Quarter May 1, 2019 June 14, 2019 June 28, 2019 0.34
First Quarter February 22, 2019 March 15, 2019 March 29, 2019 0.34
$ 1.36
December 31, 2018
Fourth Quarter November 1, 2018 December 14, 2018 December 28, 2018 $ 0.34
Third Quarter August 1, 2018 September 14, 2018 September 28, 2018 0.34
Second Quarter May 2, 2018 June 15, 2018 June 29, 2018 0.34
First Quarter February 21, 2018 March 15, 2018 March 29, 2018 0.34
$ 1.36
(1) Tax characteristics of all distributions paid are reported to stockholders on Form 1099 after the end of the calendar year. For the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, total distributions were $117.4 million and $103.4 million, respectively, of which the distributions were comprised of approximately 72.01% and 83.74%, respectively, of ordinary income, 0.00% and 0.00%, respectively, of long-term capital gains and approximately 27.99% and 16.26%, respectively, of a return of capital. Future quarterly distributions, if any, will be determined by our board of directors.
We intend to pay quarterly distributions to our stockholders in amounts sufficient to maintain our status as a RIC. We intend to distribute approximately all of our net investment income on a quarterly basis and substantially all of our taxable income on an annual basis, except that we may retain certain net capital gains for reinvestment.
We maintain an "opt out" dividend reinvestment plan on behalf of our common stockholders, pursuant to which each of our stockholders' cash distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional shares of common stock, unless the stockholder elects to receive cash. See Item 1— Financial Statements—Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for additional details regarding our dividend reinvestment plan.
Related Parties
We have entered into a number of business relationships with affiliated or related parties, including the following:
• We have entered into the Investment Management Agreement with the Investment Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of New Mountain Capital. Therefore, New Mountain Capital is entitled to any profits earned by the Investment Adviser, which includes any fees payable to the Investment Adviser under the terms of the Investment Management Agreement, less expenses incurred by the Investment Adviser in performing its services under the Investment Management Agreement.
• We have entered into the Administration Agreement with the Administrator, a wholly-owned subsidiary of New Mountain Capital. The Administrator arranges our office space and provides office equipment and administrative
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services necessary to conduct our respective day-to-day operations pursuant to the Administration Agreement. We reimburse the Administrator for the allocable portion of overhead and other expenses incurred by it in performing its obligations to us under the Administration Agreement, which includes the fees and expenses associated with performing administrative, finance, and compliance functions, and the compensation of our chief financial officer and chief compliance officer and their respective staffs. Pursuant to the Administration Agreement and further restricted by us, the Administrator may, in its own discretion, submit to us for reimbursement some or all of the expenses that the Administrator has incurred on our behalf during any quarterly period. As a result, the amount of expenses for which we will have to reimburse the Administrator may fluctuate in future quarterly periods and there can be no assurance given as to when, or if, the Administrator may determine to limit the expenses that the Administrator submits to us for reimbursement in the future. However, it is expected that the Administrator will continue to support part of our expense burden in the near future and may decide to not calculate and charge through certain overhead related amounts as well as continue to cover some of the indirect costs. The Administrator cannot recoup any expenses that the Administrator has previously waived. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 approximately $0.6 million and $2.0 million, respectively, of indirect administrative expenses were included in administrative expenses, of which approximately $0.6 million and $0.9 million, respectively, were waived by the Administrator. As of September 30, 2020, approximately $0.4 million of indirect administrative expenses were included in payable to affiliates. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the reimbursement to the Administrator represented approximately 0.00% and 0.04%, respectively, of our gross assets.
• We, the Investment Adviser and the Administrator have entered into a royalty-free Trademark License Agreement, as amended, with New Mountain Capital, pursuant to which New Mountain Capital has agreed to grant us, the Investment Adviser and the Administrator a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use the name "New Mountain" and "New Mountain Finance".
In addition, we have adopted a formal code of ethics that governs the conduct of our officers and directors, which is available on our website at http://www.newmountainfinance.com. These officers and directors also remain subject to the duties imposed by the 1940 Act and the Delaware General Corporation Law.
The Investment Adviser and its affiliates may also manage other funds in the future that may have investment mandates that are similar, in whole or in part, to our investment mandates. The Investment Adviser and its affiliates may determine that an investment is appropriate for us and for one or more of those other funds. In such event, depending on the availability of such investment and other appropriate factors, the Investment Adviser or its affiliates may determine that we should invest side-by-side with one or more other funds. Any such investments will be made only to the extent permitted by applicable law and interpretive positions of the SEC and its staff, and consistent with the Investment Adviser's allocation procedures. On October 8, 2019, the SEC issued an exemptive order (the “Exemptive Order”), which superseded a prior order issued on December 18, 2017, which permits us to co-invest in portfolio companies with certain funds or entities managed by the Investment Adviser or its affiliates in certain negotiated transactions where co-investing would otherwise be prohibited under the 1940 Act, subject to the conditions of the Exemptive Order. Pursuant to the Exemptive Order, we are permitted to co-invest with our affiliates if a “required majority” (as defined in Section 57(o) of the 1940 Act) of our independent directors make certain conclusions in connection with a co-investment transaction, including, but not limited to, that (1) the terms of the potential co-investment transaction, including the consideration to be paid, are reasonable and fair to us and our stockholders and do not involve overreaching in respect of us or our stockholders on the part of any person concerned, and (2) the potential co-investment transaction is consistent with the interests of our stockholders and is consistent with our then-current investment objective and strategies.
On March 30, 2020, an affiliate of the Investment Adviser purchased directly from NMNLC 105,030 shares of NMNLC’s common stock at a price of $107.73 per share, which represented the net asset value per share of NMNLC at the date of purchase, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $11.3 million. Immediately thereafter, NMNLC redeemed 105,030 shares of its common stock held by NMFC in exchange for a promissory note with a principal amount of $11.3 million and a 7.0% interest rate, which was repaid by NMNLC to NMFC on March 31, 2020.
On March 30, 2020, we entered into an unsecured revolving credit facility with NMF Investments III, L.L.C., an affiliate of the Investment Adviser, with a $30.0 million maximum amount of revolver borrowings available and a maturity date of December 31, 2022. On May 4, 2020, we entered into an Amended and Restated Uncommitted Revolving Loan Agreement with NMF Investments III, L.L.C., which increased the maximum amounts of revolving borrowings available thereunder from $30.0 million to $50.0 million. Refer to Borrowings for discussion of the Unsecured Management Company Revolver.
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