UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM
10-K
Amendment
No. 1
(Mark
One)
☒
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED December 31 , 2022
☐
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
COMMISSION
FILE NUMBER: 814-00852
SuRo
Capital Corp.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland
27-4443543
(State
of incorporation)
(I.R.S.
Employer Identification No.)
640
Fifth Avenue , 12th Floor , New York , NY
10019
(Address
of principal executive offices)
(Zip
Code)
(212)
931-6331
(Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code)
Securities
Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title
of Each Class
Trading
Symbol
Name
of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common
Stock, par value $0.01 per share
SSSS
Nasdaq
Global Select Market
6.00%
Notes due 2026
SSSSL
Nasdaq
Global Select Market
Securities
Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate
by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☐ No ☒
Indicate
by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ☐ No ☒
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter periods as the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2)
has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES ☒ NO ☐
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule
405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
YES ☒ NO ☐
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company,
or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller
reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large
accelerated filer ☐
Accelerated
filer ☐
Non-accelerated
filer ☒ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller
reporting company ☐
Emerging
growth company ☐
If
an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying
with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness
of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered
public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☐
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). YES ☐ NO ☒
If
securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant
included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements ☐
Indicate
by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation
received by any of the registrant’s executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b) ☐
The
aggregate market value of common stock beneficially owned by non-affiliates of the Registrant on June 30, 2022, based on the closing
price on that date of $6.40 on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, was $ 186,610,246 . For the purposes of calculating this amount only, all interested directors and executive officers of the Registrant
have been treated as affiliates. The issuer had 28,338,580 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share, outstanding as of March
15, 2023.
DOCUMENTS
INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions
of the Registrant’s definitive proxy statement relating to the Registrant’s 2023 annual meeting of stockholders (the “2023
Proxy Statement”), to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) within 120 days following the
end of the Registrant’s fiscal year, are incorporated by reference in Part III of this annual report on Form 10-K as indicated
herein .
EXPLANATORY
NOTE
This
Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A (this “Amendment”) amends the Annual Report on Form 10-K for SuRo Capital Corp. for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 2022, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 16, 2023 (the
“Original Form 10-K”).
This
Amendment is being filed solely for the purpose of correcting the “ Report
of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” included in the Original Form
10-K (the “Report”) to (i) include reference to Marcum LLP’s audit of all periods
presented in the Company’s financial highlights (presented in Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements), with exception
for the year ended December 31, 2018, which was audited by a predecessor firm, and (ii) to note, in accordance with Accounting Standard
3105.58, that the financial highlights for the year ended December 31, 2018 were audited by a predecessor firm. The changes made to the
Report do not in any way change the conclusions expressed in the Report included in the Original Form 10-K.
Pursuant
to Rule 12b-15, this Amendment also contains new certifications for our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant
to Sections 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended, which are attached as exhibits hereto. Pursuant to Rule 12b-15
promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Company has included the entire text of Part II, Item 8 in this Amendment.
Except
for the amendment to correct the Report and certifications referred to above, no other changes are made to the Original Form 10-K. The
Original Form 10-K continues to speak as of the date of the Original Form 10-K and except as described above this Amendment does not
reflect events occurring after the filing of the Original Form 10-K, nor does it modify or update in any way the disclosures contained
in the Original Form 10-K. Accordingly, this Amendment should be read in conjunction with the Original Form 10-K and the Company's other
filings with the SEC.
PART II
Item
8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Index
to Financial Statements
Page
Report
of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm PCAOB ID: 688
3
Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2022 and 2021
4
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020
5
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020
6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020
7
Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2022
8
Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2021
13
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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REPORT
OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To
the Shareholders and Board of Directors of SuRo Capital Corp.
Opinion
on the Consolidated Financial Statements
We
have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of assets and liabilities of SuRo Capital Corp. and subsidiaries (the “Company”)
including the consolidated schedule of investments as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the related consolidated statements of operations,
cash flows, and changes in net assets for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2022, the financial highlights (presented
in Note 8) for the periods presented, with exception for the year ended December 31, 2018, which was audited by a predecessor firm, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial
statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of the Company as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the results of its operations, changes in net assets and its cash flows
for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2022 and the financial highlights for the periods presented, with exception for the year ended December 31, 2018, which was audited by a predecessor firm, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis
for Opinion
These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s
financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal
securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We
conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company
is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audit
we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion
on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our
audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error
or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation
of investments owned as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, by correspondence with the custodian, loan agents, and borrowers; when replies
were not received, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical
Audit Matter
The
critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that was communicated
or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) related to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial
statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of the critical audit matter
does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit
matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.
Valuation
of Investments – Level 3 Investments in Preferred Stock, Common Stock, Debt Investments and Options
As described in Note 4 to the financial statements, approximately 59% of
the Company’s $242 million total investments in securities as of December 31, 2022 represents investments in level 3 preferred stock,
common stock, debt investments and options issued by private companies whose fair value, as disclosed by management, is determined in
good faith by the Board of Directors. Management applied significant judgment in determining the fair value of these level 3 investments,
which involved the use of significant unobservable inputs with respect to the revenue and/or other multiples utilized, liquidation value,
financing risk, term to expiration and discount rates.
The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures
relating to the valuation of level 3 investments in preferred stock, common stock, debt investments and options is a critical audit matter
are the significant judgment involved by management in determining the fair value of these level 3 investments, including the use of various
valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs, which in turn led to a high degree of auditor judgment, subjectivity, and effort
in performing audit procedures and evaluating the audit evidence obtained relating to the valuation techniques and significant unobservable
inputs.
Addressing
the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our overall opinion on the financial
statements and financial highlights. Our principle audit procedures included, among others:
(i)
testing the completeness and accuracy of management’s valuations, including evaluating the appropriateness of management’s
methodologies, evaluating the reasonableness of assumptions and significant unobservable inputs, including revenue and/or other multiples
utilized, liquidation value, financing risk, term to expiration and discount rates; and
(ii)
the involvement of professionals with specialized skills and knowledge to assist in the assessment of the fair values for a sample of
investments, including reviewing the valuation methodologies, assessing the assumptions utilized in developing the estimates, and evaluating
the reasonableness of management’s conclusions in deriving the valuations.
/s/ Marcum LLP
San
Francisco, CA
March
16, 2023
We
have served as the Company’s auditor since 2019.
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SURO
CAPITAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
ASSETS
Investments at fair value:
Non-controlled/non-affiliate investments (cost of $ 155,103,810 and $ 146,360,300 , respectively)
$ 130,901,546
$ 231,768,290
Non-controlled/affiliate investments (cost of $ 41,140,804 and $ 41,211,183 , respectively)
12,591,162
14,609,089
Controlled investments (cost of $ 19,883,894 and $ 19,883,894 , respectively)
13,695,870
13,758,874
Total Portfolio Investments
157,188,578
260,136,253
Investments in U.S. Treasury bills (cost of $ 84,999,598 and $ 0 , respectively)
85,056,817
—
Total Investments (cost of $ 301,128,106 and $ 207,455,377 , respectively)
242,245,395
260,136,253
Total Investments
242,245,395
260,136,253
Cash
40,117,598
198,437,078
Proceeds receivable
—
52,493
Escrow proceeds receivable
628,332
2,046,645
Interest and dividends receivable
138,766
83,655
Deferred financing costs
555,761
621,719
Prepaid expenses and other assets (1)
727,006
937,984
Total Assets
284,412,858
462,315,827
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (1)
708,827
875,047
Accrued interest payable
—
175,000
Dividends payable
296,170
23,390,048
6.00% Notes due December 30, 2026 (2)
73,387,159
73,029,108
Total Liabilities
74,392,156
97,469,203
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 7 and 10)
-
-
Net Assets
$ 210,020,702
$ 364,846,624
NET ASSETS
Common stock, par value $ 0.01 per share ( 100,000,000 authorized; 28,429,499 and 31,118,556 issued and outstanding, respectively)
$ 284,295
$ 311,185
Paid-in capital in excess of par
330,899,254
350,079,409
Accumulated net investment loss
( 64,832,605 )
( 50,124,597 )
Accumulated net realized gain on investments, net of distributions
2,552,465
11,899,742
Accumulated net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments
( 58,882,707 )
52,680,885
Net Assets
$ 210,020,702
$ 364,846,624
Net Asset Value Per Share
$ 7.39
$ 11.72
See
accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
(1) This
balance includes a right of use asset and corresponding operating lease liability, respectively.
Refer to “Note 7—Commitments and Contingencies— Operating Leases and
Related Deposits ” for more detail.
(2) As
of December 31, 2022, the 6.00 % Notes due December 30, 2026 (effective interest rate of 6.53 %)
had a face value $ 75,000,000 . As of December 31, 2021, the 6.00 % Notes due December 30, 2026
(effective interest rate of 6.13 %) had a face value $ 75,000,000 . Refer to “Note 10—Debt
Capital Activities” for a reconciliation of the carrying value to the face value.
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CAPITAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
2022
2021
2020
Year Ended December 31,
2022
2021
2020
INVESTMENT INCOME
Non-controlled/non-affiliate investments:
Interest income
$ 403,029
$ 507,772
$ 1,035,694
Dividend income
541,239
470,438
50,000
Non-controlled/affiliate investments:
Interest income/(reversal of accrued interest)
—
—
( 29,184 )
Dividend income
—
102,632
317,617
Controlled investments:
Interest income
1,685,000
390,000
—
Dividend income
—
—
450,000
Interest income from U.S. Treasury bills
826,925
—
—
Total Investment Income
3,456,193
1,470,842
1,824,127
OPERATING EXPENSES
Compensation expense
7,566,452
6,162,716
8,801,841
Directors’ fees (1)
675,716
752,442
445,000
Professional fees
3,395,260
2,665,689
2,962,781
Interest expense
4,845,549
693,526
2,247,817
Income tax expense
82,238
9,347
43,574
Other expenses
1,598,986
1,117,941
1,837,530
Total Operating Expenses
18,164,201
11,401,661
16,338,543
Net Investment Loss
( 14,708,008 )
( 9,930,819 )
( 14,514,416 )
Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:
Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments
( 5,835,074 )
216,870,940
16,441,223
Non-controlled/affiliate investments
( 70,379 )
1,864,564
—
Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments
( 5,905,453 )
218,735,504
16,441,223
Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) of Investments:
Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments
( 109,553,034 )
( 59,057,641 )
82,163,227
Non-controlled/affiliate investments
( 1,947,553 )
( 2,902,517 )
( 8,786,596 )
Controlled investments
( 63,005 )
227,194
34,000
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) of Investments
( 111,563,592 )
( 61,732,964 )
73,410,631
Net Change in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
$ ( 132,177,053 )
$ 147,071,721
$ 75,337,438
Net Change in Net Assets Resulting from Operations per Common Share:
Basic
$ ( 4.40 )
$ 5.69
$ 4.21
Diluted (2)
$ ( 4.40 )
$ 5.52
$ 3.56
Weighted-Average Common Shares Outstanding
Basic
30,023,202
25,861,642
17,910,353
Diluted (2)
30,023,202
26,758,367
21,790,898
See
accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
(1) For the year ended December 31, 2021, this balance includes $ 209,360 of stock-based compensation expense related
to the 2020 annual non-employee director grants. Refer
to “Note 11—Stock-Based Compensation” for more detail.
(2) As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, there were no potentially dilutive securities outstanding.
For the year ended December 31, 2020, 0 potentially dilutive common shares were excluded from the weighted average common shares outstanding
for diluted net change in net assets resulting from operations per common share because the effect of these shares would have been anti-dilutive.
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CAPITAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
2022
2021
2020
Year Ended December 31,
2022
2021
2020
Change in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
Net investment loss
$ ( 14,708,008 )
$ ( 9,930,819 )
$ ( 14,514,416 )
Net realized gain/(loss) on investments
( 5,905,453 )
218,735,504
16,441,223
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments
( 111,563,592 )
( 61,732,964 )
73,410,631
Net Change in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
( 132,177,053 )
147,071,721
75,337,438
Distributions
Dividends declared
( 3,441,824 )
( 212,197,025 )
( 16,947,366 )
Total Distributions
( 3,441,824 )
( 212,197,025 )
( 16,947,366 )
Change in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Transactions
Issuance of common stock from public offering
229,896
78,608
49,882,319
Issuance of common stock from conversion of 4.75 % Convertible Notes due 2023
—
37,259,819
1,810,956
Stock-based compensation (1)
2,015,600
1,306,615
1,962,431
Issuance of common stock from stock dividend
—
89,743,813
—
Repurchases of common stock
( 21,452,541 )
—
( 10,379,994 )
Net Change in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Transactions
( 19,207,045 )
128,388,855
43,275,712
Total Change in Net Assets
( 154,825,922 )
63,263,551
101,665,784
Net Assets at Beginning of Year
364,846,624
301,583,073
199,917,289
Net Assets at End of Year
$ 210,020,702
$ 364,846,624
$ 301,583,073
Capital Share Activity
Shares outstanding at beginning of year
31,118,556
19,914,023
17,564,244
Issuance of common stock from public offering
17,807
5,900
3,808,979
Issuance of common stock under restricted stock plan, net
301,812
369,298
21,760
Issuance of common stock from conversion of 4.75 % Convertible Notes due 2023
—
4,097,808
174,888
Issuance of common stock from stock dividend
—
6,731,527
—
Shares repurchased
( 3,008,676 )
—
( 1,655,848 )
Shares Outstanding at End of Year
28,429,499
31,118,556
19,914,023
See
accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
(1) For
the year ended December 31, 2020, this balance includes $ 1,962,431
of accelerated recognition
of compensation cost related to the cancellation of unvested options on April 28, 2020. Refer to “Note 11— Stock-Based Compensation”
for more detail.
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CAPITAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
2022
2021
2020
Year Ended December 31,
2022
2021
2020
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net change in net assets resulting from operations
$ ( 132,177,053 )
$ 147,071,721
$ 75,337,438
Adjustments to reconcile net change in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities:
Net realized (gain)/loss on investments
5,905,453
( 218,735,504 )
( 16,441,223 )
Net change in unrealized (appreciation)/depreciation of investments
111,563,592
61,732,964
( 73,410,631 )
Amortization of discount on 4.75 % Convertible Senior Notes due 2023
—
76,927
376,802
Amortization of discount on 6.00 % Notes due 2026
425,550
16,310
—
Stock-based compensation (1)
2,015,600
1,306,615
1,962,431
Adjustments to escrow proceeds receivable
( 859,121 )
1,934,622
844,825
Forfeited interest on 4.75 % Convertible Senior Notes due 2023
—
102,917
25,996
Purchases of investments in:
Portfolio investments
( 22,783,388 )
( 81,716,039 )
( 31,433,027 )
U.S. Treasury bills
( 184,172,673 )
—
( 450,000,084 )
Proceeds from sales or maturity of investments in:
Portfolio investments
9,063,919
257,427,478
31,245,944
U.S. Treasury bills
99,173,075
150,000,000
350,000,000
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Prepaid expenses and other assets
210,978
47,566
770,383
Interest and dividends receivable
( 55,111 )
83,343
( 82,368 )
Proceeds receivable
52,493
( 52,493 )
—
Escrow proceeds receivable
1,418,313
( 1,194,183 )
( 587,154 )
Payable for securities purchased
—
( 134,250,000 )
89,503,340
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
( 166,220 )
112,735
( 381,611 )
Payable to executive officers
—
—
( 1,369,873 )
Income tax payable
—
( 35,850 )
35,850
Accrued interest payable
( 175,000 )
( 278,803 )
( 21,197 )
Net Cash Provided by/(Used in) Operating Activities
( 110,559,593 )
183,650,326
( 23,624,159 )
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock, net
229,896
78,608
49,882,319
Proceeds from the issuance of 6.00 % Notes due 2026
—
75,000,000
—
Redemption of 4.75 % Convertible Senior Notes due 2023
—
( 290,000 )
—
Deferred debt issuance costs
—
( 1,970,892 )
—
Repurchases of common stock
( 21,452,541 )
—
( 10,379,995 )
Cash dividends paid
( 26,535,702 )
( 103,458,098 )
( 14,659,850 )
Cash paid for fractional shares
—
( 399 )
( 40 )
Deferred financing costs
( 1,540 )
( 366,191 )
( 285,814 )
Net Cash Provided by/(Used in) Financing Activities
( 47,759,887 )
( 31,006,972 )
24,556,620
Total Increase/(Decrease) in Cash Balance
( 158,319,480 )
152,643,354
932,461
Cash Balance at Beginning of Year
198,437,078
45,793,724
44,861,263
Cash Balance at End of Year
$ 40,117,598
$ 198,437,078
45,793,724
Supplemental Information:
2022
2021
2020
Interest paid
$ 4,662,500
$ 794,206
1,874,294
Taxes paid
82,238
43,499
5,859
Conversion of 4.75 % Convertible Senior Notes due 2023
—
37,925,000
1,785,000
See
accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
(1) For
the year ended December 31, 2020, this balance includes $ 1,962,431 of accelerated recognition
of compensation cost related to the cancellation of unvested options on April 28, 2020. Refer
to “Note 11— Stock-Based Compensation” for more detail.
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CAPITAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
December
31, 2022
Portfolio Investments *
Headquarters/
Industry
Date of Initial Investment
Shares/
Principal
Cost
Fair Value
% of Net
Assets
NON-CONTROLLED/NON-AFFILIATE
Learneo, Inc. (f/k/a Course Hero, Inc.)
Redwood City, CA
Preferred shares, Series A 8%
Online Education
9/18/2014
2,145,509
$ 5,000,001
$ 40,541,403
19.30 %
Preferred shares, Series C 8%
11/5/2021
275,659
9,999,971
9,999,971
4.76 %
Total
14,999,972
50,541,374
24.06 %
Blink Health, Inc.
New York, NY
Preferred shares, Series A
Pharmaceutical Technology
10/27/2020
238,095
5,000,423
949,924
0.45 %
Preferred shares, Series C
10/27/2020
261,944
10,003,917
9,999,974
4.76 %
Total
15,004,340
10,949,898
5.21 %
Orchard Technologies, Inc.
New York, NY
Preferred shares, Series D
Real Estate Platform
8/9/2021
1,488,139
10,004,034
9,999,996
4.76 %
Simple Agreement for Future Equity
9/2/2022
1
501,663
500,000
0.24 %
Total
10,505,697
10,499,996
5.00 %
Locus Robotics Corp.
Wilmington, MA
Preferred shares, Series F
Warehouse Automation
11/30/2022
232,568
10,004,286
10,000,005
4.76 %
Aspiration Partners, Inc.
Marina Del Rey, CA
Preferred shares, Series A
Financial Services
8/11/2015
540,270
1,001,815
6,229,360
2.97 %
Preferred shares, Series C-3
8/12/2019
24,912
281,190
312,151
0.15 %
Total
1,283,005
6,541,511
3.11 %
Whoop, Inc.
Boston, MA
Preferred shares, Series C
Fitness Technology
6/30/2022
13,293,450
10,011,460
6,084,041
2.90 %
Forge Global, Inc. **
San Francisco, CA
Common shares (3)(14) **(3)(14)
Online Marketplace Finance
7/20/2011
2,508,074
3,443,483
4,338,968
2.07 %
Nextdoor Holdings, Inc.**
San Francisco, CA
Common shares, Class B (3) **(3)
Social Networking
9/27/2018
1,802,416
10,002,666
3,712,977
1.77 %
NewLake Capital Partners, Inc. (f/k/a GreenAcreage Real Estate Corp.)**
New Canaan, CT
Common
shares ***(3)
Cannabis REIT
8/12/2019
229,758
4,678,686
3,680,723
1.75 %
Shogun Enterprises, Inc. (d/b/a Hearth)
Austin, TX
Preferred shares, Series B-1
Home Improvement Finance
2/26/2021
436,844
3,501,657
1,403,023
0.67 %
Preferred shares, Series B-2
2/26/2021
301,750
3,501,661
1,403,024
0.67 %
Convertible Note 0.5%, Due 4/18/2024 ***
5/2/2022
$ 500,000
500,000
500,000
0.24 %
Total
7,503,318
3,306,047
1.57 %
True Global Ventures 4 Plus Pte Ltd ** (8)
Singapore, Singapore
Limited Partner Fund Investment **(8)
Venture Investment Fund
8/27/2021
1
—
3,063,358
1.46 %
Residential Homes for Rent, LLC (d/b/a Second Avenue)
Chicago, IL
Preferred shares, Series A (6)
Real Estate Platform
12/23/2020
150,000
1,500,000
1,959,713
0.93 %
Term
loan 15%, Due 12/23/2023 ***(11)
12/23/2020
$ 1,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
0.48 %
Total
2,500,000
2,959,713
1.41 %
Trax Ltd.**
Singapore, Singapore
Common shares **
Retail Technology
6/9/2021
55,591
2,781,148
280,797
0.13 %
Preferred shares, Investec Series **
6/9/2021
144,409
7,224,600
2,647,017
1.26 %
Total **
10,005,748
2,927,814
1.39 %
PayJoy, Inc.
San Francisco, CA
Preferred shares
Mobile Access Technology
7/23/2021
244,117
2,501,570
2,500,002
1.19 %
Aventine
Property Group, Inc.
Chicago, IL
Common shares*** ***(11)
Cannabis REIT
9/11/2019
312,500
2,580,750
1,917,521
0.91 %
Varo Money, Inc.**
San Francisco, CA
Common shares **(3)
Financial Services
8/11/2021
1,079,266
10,005,548
1,286,783
0.61 %
See
accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Portfolio Investments *
Headquarters/
Industry
Date of Initial Investment
Shares/
Principal
Cost
Fair Value
% of Net
Assets
Skillsoft Corp.**
Nashua, NH
Common shares (3) **(3)
Online Education
6/8/2021
981,843
9,818,430
1,276,396
0.61 %
Commercial Streaming Solutions Inc. (d/b/a BettorView) (7)
Las Vegas, NV
Simple Agreement for Future Equity (7)
Interactive Media & Services
3/26/2021
1
1,004,240
1,000,000
0.48 %
Rebric, Inc. (d/b/a Compliable) (7)
Denver, CO
Preferred shares, Series Seed-4 (7)
Gaming Licensing
10/12/2021
2,064,409
1,002,755
1,000,000
0.48 %
Xgroup Holdings Limited (d/b/a Xpoint)** (7)
Dubai, UAE
Convertible Note 6%, Due 8/17/2023 ***
Geolocation Technology
8/17/2022
$ 1,000,000
1,009,093
1,000,000
0.48 %
YouBet Technology, Inc. (d/b/a FanPower) (7)
New York, NY
Preferred shares, Series Seed-2 (7)
Digital Media Technology
8/26/2021
578,029
752,943
749,998
0.36 %
EDGE Markets, Inc. (7)
San Diego, CA
Preferred shares, Series Seed (7)
Gaming Technology
5/18/2022
456,704
501,330
500,000
0.24 %
Churchill Sponsor VII LLC ** (12)
New York, NY
Common share units **(12)
Special Purpose Acquisition Company
2/25/2021
292,100
205,820
205,820
0.10 %
Warrant units **(12)
2/25/2021
277,000
94,180
94,180
0.04 %
Total **(12)
300,000
300,000
0.14 %
AltC Sponsor LLC ** (12)
New York, NY
Share units **(12)
Special Purpose Acquisition Company
7/21/2021
239,300
250,855
250,000
0.12 %
Rent the Runway, Inc.**
New York, NY
Common shares (3)
Subscription Fashion Rental
6/17/2020
79,191
1,203,293
241,533
0.12 %
Churchill Sponsor VI LLC ** (12)
New York, NY
Common share units **(12)
Special Purpose Acquisition Company
2/25/2021
195,000
134,297
134,297
0.06 %
Warrant units **(12)
2/25/2021
199,100
65,703
65,703
0.03 %
Total **(12)
200,000
200,000
0.10 %
Kahoot! ASA**
Oslo, Norway
Common shares (3)
Education Software
12/5/2014
38,305
176,067
72,888
0.03 %
Neutron Holdings, Inc. (d/b/a/ Lime)
San Francisco, CA
Junior Preferred shares, Series 1-D
Micromobility
1/25/2019
41,237,113
10,007,322
—
— %
Junior Preferred Convertible Note 4% Due 5/11/2027 (4)
5/11/2020
$ 506,339
506,339
—
— %
Common Warrants, Strike Price $0.01, Expiration Date 5/11/2027
5/11/2020
2,032,967
—
—
— %
Total
10,513,661
—
— %
Fullbridge, Inc.
Cambridge, MA
Common shares
Business Education
5/13/2012
517,917
6,150,506
—
— %
Promissory
Note 1.47%, Due 11/9/2021 (4)(13)
3/3/2016
$ 2,270,458
2,270,858
—
— %
Total
8,421,364
—
— %
Treehouse Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc.
Chicago, IL
Common shares
Cannabis REIT
9/11/2019
312,500
4,919,250
—
— %
Kinetiq Holdings, LLC
Philadelphia, PA
Common shares, Class A
Social Data Platform
3/30/2012
112,374
—
—
— %
Total Non-controlled/Non-affiliate
$ 155,103,810
$ 130,901,546
62.33 %
See
accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Portfolio Investments *
Headquarters/
Industry
Date of Initial Investment
Shares/
Principal
Cost
Fair Value
% of Net
Assets
NON-CONTROLLED/AFFILIATE (1)
StormWind, LLC (5)
Scottsdale, AZ
Preferred shares, Series D 8% (1)(5)
Interactive Learning
11/26/2019
329,337
$ 257,267
$ 533,429
0.25 %
Preferred shares, Series C 8% (1)(5)
1/7/2014
2,779,134
4,000,787
5,675,081
2.70 %
Preferred shares, Series B 8% (1)(5)
12/16/2011
3,279,629
2,019,687
3,550,631
1.69 %
Preferred shares, Series A 8% (1)(5)
2/25/2014
366,666
110,000
191,694
0.09 %
Total
6,387,741
9,950,835
4.74 %
OneValley, Inc. (f/k/a NestGSV, Inc.)
San Mateo, CA
Derivative Security, Expiration Date 8/23/2024 (10) (10)
Global Innovation Platform
8/23/2019
1
8,555,124
652,127
0.31 %
Convertible Promissory Note 8% Due 8/23/2024 (4)(10) (1)(4)(10)
2/17/2016
$ 1,010,198
1,030,176
1,988,200
0.95 %
Preferred Warrant Series B, Strike Price $2.31, Expiration Date 12/31/2023 (1)
12/31/2018
250,000
5,080
—
— %
Total
9,590,380
2,640,327
1.26 %
Ozy Media, Inc.
Mountain View, CA
Preferred shares, Series C-2 6% (1)
Digital Media Platform
8/31/2016
683,482
2,414,178
—
— %
Preferred shares, Series B 6% (1)
10/3/2014
922,509
4,999,999
—
— %
Preferred shares, Series A 6% (1)
12/11/2013
1,090,909
3,000,200
—
— %
Preferred shares, Series Seed 6% (1)
11/2/2012
500,000
500,000
—
— %
Common Warrants, Strike Price $0.01, Expiration Date 4/9/2028 (1)
4/9/2018
295,565
30,647
—
— %
Total (1)
10,945,024
—
— %
Maven Research, Inc.
San Francisco, CA
Preferred shares, Series C (1)
Knowledge Networks
7/2/2012
318,979
2,000,447
—
— %
Preferred shares, Series B (1)
2/28/2012
49,505
217,206
—
— %
Total (1)
2,217,653
—
— %
Curious.com, Inc.
Menlo Park, CA
Common shares (1)
Online Education
11/22/2013
1,135,944
12,000,006
—
— %
Total Non-controlled/Affiliate (1)
$ 41,140,804
$ 12,591,162
6.00 %
CONTROLLED (2)
Architect Capital PayJoy SPV, LLC**
San Francisco, CA
Membership Interest in Lending SPV*** (2) **(2)***
Mobile Finance Technology
3/24/2021
$ 10,000,000
$ 10,006,745
$ 10,000,000
4.76 %
Colombier Sponsor LLC ** (12)
New York, NY
Class B Units **(13)
Special Purpose Acquisition Company
4/1/2021
1,976,033
1,556,587
1,554,355
0.74 %
Class W Units **(13)
4/1/2021
2,700,000
1,159,150
1,157,487
0.55 %
Total **(13)
2,715,737
2,711,842
1.29 %
SPBRX, INC. (f/k/a GSV Sustainability Partners, Inc.)
Cupertino, CA
Preferred shares, Class A (9) (9)
Clean Technology
4/15/2014
14,300,000
7,151,412
984,028
0.47 %
Common shares (2)
4/15/2014
100,000
10,000
—
— %
Total (2)
7,161,412
984,028
0.47 %
Total Controlled (2)
$ 19,883,894
$ 13,695,870
6.52 %
Total Portfolio Investments
$ 216,128,508
$ 157,188,578
74.84 %
U.S. Treasury
U.S. Treasury bill, 0%, due 3/30/2023*** (3) ***(3)
12/29/2022
$ 45,492,000
45,000,118
45,026,162
21.44 %
U.S. Treasury bill, 0%, due 6/29/2023*** (3) ***(3)
12/29/2022
$ 40,937,000
39,999,480
40,030,655
19.06 %
Total
84,999,598
85,056,817
40.50 %
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
$ 301,128,106
$ 242,245,395
115.34 %
See
accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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*
All
portfolio investments are non-control/non-affiliated and non-income-producing, unless otherwise identified. Equity investments are
subject to lock-up restrictions upon their initial public offering (“IPO”). Preferred dividends are generally only payable
when declared and paid by the portfolio company’s board of directors. The Company’s directors, officers, employees and
staff, as applicable, may serve on the board of directors of the Company’s portfolio investments. (Refer to “Note 3—Related-Party
Arrangements”). All portfolio investments are considered Level 3 and valued using significant unobservable inputs, unless otherwise
noted. (Refer to “Note 4—Investments at Fair Value”). All of the Company’s portfolio investments are restricted
as to resale, unless otherwise noted, and were valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Company’s Board of Directors.
(Refer to “Note 2—Significant Accounting Policies— Investments at Fair Value ”).
**
Indicates
assets that SuRo Capital Corp. believes do not represent “qualifying assets” under Section 55(a) of the Investment Company
Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). Of the Company’s total investments as of December 31, 2022, 14.47 % of
its total investments are non-qualifying assets.
***
Investment
is income-producing.
(1)
“Affiliate
Investments” are investments in those companies that are “Affiliated Companies” of SuRo Capital Corp., as defined
in the 1940 Act. In general, a company is deemed to be an “Affiliate” of SuRo Capital Corp. if SuRo Capital Corp. beneficially
owns, directly or indirectly, between 5% and 25% of the voting securities ( i.e. , securities with the right to elect directors)
of such company. For the Schedule of Investments In, and Advances To, Affiliates, as required by SEC Regulation S-X, Rule 12-14,
refer to “Note 4—Investments at Fair Value”.
(2)
“Control
Investments” are investments in those companies that are “Controlled Companies” of SuRo Capital Corp., as defined
in the 1940 Act. In general, under the 1940 Act, the Company would “Control” a portfolio company if the Company beneficially
owns, directly or indirectly, more than 25% of its outstanding voting securities (i.e., securities with the right to elect directors)
and/or had the power to exercise control over the management or policies of such portfolio company. For the Schedule of Investments
In, and Advances To, Affiliates, as required by SEC Regulation S-X, Rule 12-14, refer to “Note 4—Investments at Fair
Value”.
(3)
Denotes
an investment considered Level 1 or Level 2 and valued using observable inputs. Refer to “Note 4—Investments at Fair
Value”.
(4)
As
of December 31, 2022, the investments noted had been placed on non-accrual status.
(5)
SuRo
Capital Corp.’s investments in StormWind, LLC are held through SuRo Capital Corp.’s wholly owned subsidiary, GSVC SW
Holdings, Inc.
(6)
SuRo
Capital Corp.’s investments in preferred shares of Residential Homes for Rent, LLC (d/b/a Second Avenue) are held through SuRo
Capital Corp.’s wholly owned subsidiary, GSVC AV Holdings, Inc.
(7)
SuRo
Capital Corp.’s investments in Commercial Streaming Solutions Inc. (d/b/a BettorView), YouBet Technology, Inc. (d/b/a FanPower),
Rebric, Inc. (d/b/a Compliable), EDGE Markets, Inc., and Xgroup Holdings Limited (d/b/a Xpoint) are held through SuRo Capital Corp.’s
wholly owned subsidiary, SuRo Capital Sports, LLC (“SuRo Sports”).
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(8)
SuRo
Capital Corp.’s investments in True Global Ventures 4 Plus Pte Ltd are held through SuRo Capital Corp.’s wholly owned
subsidiary, GSVC SVDS Holdings, Inc. As of December 31, 2022, $ 0.7 million of a $ 2.0 million capital commitment to True Global Ventures
4 Plus Fund LP had been called and funded.
(9)
The
SPBRX, INC. (f/k/a GSV Sustainability Partners, Inc.) preferred shares held by SuRo Capital Corp. do not entitle SuRo Capital Corp.
to a preferred dividend. SuRo Capital Corp. does not anticipate that SPBRX, INC. will pay distributions on a quarterly or regular
basis or become a predictable distributor of distributions.
(10)
On
August 23, 2019, SuRo Capital Corp. amended the structure of its investment in OneValley, Inc. (f/k/a NestGSV, Inc.). As part of the
agreement, SuRo Capital Corp.’s equity holdings (warrants notwithstanding) were restructured into a derivative security.
OneValley, Inc. (f/k/a NestGSV, Inc.) has the right to call the position at any time over a five year period, ending August 23,
2024, while SuRo Capital Corp. can put the shares to OneValley, Inc. (f/k/a NestGSV, Inc.) at the end of the five year
period.
(11)
During
the year ended December 31, 2022, approximately $ 1.2 million has been received from Residential Homes for Rent, LLC (d/b/a Second
Avenue) related to the 15 % term loan due December 23, 2023. Of the proceeds received, approximately $ 1.0 million repaid a portion
of the outstanding principal and the remaining was attributed to interest.
(12)
Denotes an investment that is the sponsor of a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of effecting
a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.
(13)
On of November 9, 2021, Fullbridge, Inc.’s obligations under its financing arrangements with the Company became
past due.
(14)
On
March 22, 2022, Forge Global Holdings, Inc., completed its business combination with Motive Capital Corp. As a result of the
transaction, each share of Forge Global, Inc.’s capital stock outstanding prior to the business combination was exchanged at
the designated exchange ratio of approximately 3.123 .
In addition, each warrant of Forge Global, Inc. was exchanged into warrants exercisable into common stock based on the exchange
ratio of 3.123 .
The exercise price of each converted warrant was determined by dividing the exercise price of the respective Forge Global, Inc.
warrants by the exchange ratio, rounded to the nearest whole cent. On and effective August 5, 2022, SuRo Capital Corp. notified
Forge Global, Inc. of its intent to net exercise via cashless settlement its 230,144
common warrants in Forge Global, Inc. into 53,283
shares of Forge Global, Inc.’s public common stock, pursuant to the net exercise formula in the warrant agreement. The
exercise was effectuated on September 30, 2022.
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Portfolio
Investments*
Headquarters/
Industry
Date
of Initial Investment
Shares/
Principal
Cost
Fair
Value
%
of Net
Assets
Portfolio Investments *
Headquarters/
Industry
Date of Initial Investment
Shares/
Principal
Cost
Fair Value
% of Net
Assets
NON-CONTROLLED/NON-AFFILIATE
Course Hero, Inc.
Redwood City, CA
Preferred shares, Series A 8%
Online Education
9/18/2014
2,145,509
$ 5,000,001
$ 77,831,772
21.33 %
Preferred shares, Series C 8%
11/5/2021
275,659
9,999,971
9,999,971
2.74 %
Total
14,999,972
87,831,743
24.07 %
Forge Global, Inc.
San Francisco, CA
Common shares, Class AA
Online Marketplace Finance
7/20/2011
625,520
266,507
16,430,555
4.50 %
Junior Preferred shares
7/19/2011
160,534
2,259,716
4,216,752
1.16 %
Junior Preferred warrants, Strike Price $12.42, Expiration Date 11/9/2025
7/19/2011
73,695
—
368,474
0.10 %
Total
2,526,223
21,015,781
5.76 %
Blink Health, Inc.
New York, NY
Preferred shares, Series A
Pharmaceutical Technology
10/27/2020
238,095
5,000,423
4,315,552
1.18 %
Preferred shares, Series C
10/27/2020
261,944
10,003,917
9,999,974
2.74 %
Total
15,004,340
14,315,526
3.92 %
Nextdoor Holdings, Inc.**
San Francisco, CA
Common shares (3) **(3)
Social Networking
9/27/2018
1,801,850
10,002,666
12,439,522
3.41 %
Aspiration Partners, Inc.
Marina Del Rey, CA
Preferred shares, Series A
Financial Services
8/11/2015
540,270
1,001,815
10,556,306
2.89 %
Preferred shares, Series C-3
8/12/2019
24,912
281,190
499,437
0.14 %
Total
1,283,005
11,055,743
3.03 %
Trax Ltd.**
Singapore, Singapore
Common shares **
Retail Technology
6/9/2021
55,591
2,781,148
2,882,476
0.79 %
Preferred shares, Investec series **
6/9/2021
144,409
7,224,600
7,487,823
2.05 %
Total **
10,005,748
10,370,299
2.84 %
Orchard Technologies, Inc.
New York, NY
Preferred shares, Series D
Real Estate Platform
8/9/2021
1,488,139
10,004,034
9,999,996
2.74 %
Skillsoft Corp. ** (18)
Nashua, NH
Common shares (3) **(3)(18)
Online Education
6/8/2021
981,843
9,818,430
8,983,863
2.46 %
Varo Money, Inc.
San Francisco, CA
Common shares
Financial Services
8/11/2021
1,079,266
10,005,548
8,541,676
2.34 %
NewLake Capital Partners, Inc. (f/k/a GreenAcreage Real Estate Corp.)**
New York, NY
Common shares*** (3)(16) ***(3)**(16)
Cannabis REIT
8/12/2019
278,471
5,653,375
7,986,548
2.19 %
Rover Group, Inc. ** (13)
Seattle, WA
Common shares (3) **(3)(13)
Peer-to-Peer Pet Services
11/3/2014
838,381
2,506,119
7,765,504
2.13 %
Shogun Enterprises, Inc.
Austin, TX
Preferred shares, Series B-1
Home Improvement Finance
2/26/2021
436,844
3,501,657
3,531,447
0.97 %
Preferred shares, Series B-2
2/26/2021
301,750
3,501,661
3,499,998
0.96 %
Total
7,003,318
7,031,445
1.93 %
Enjoy Technology, Inc.**
Menlo Park, CA
Common shares (3) **(3)
On-Demand Commerce
10/16/2014
1,070,919
5,526,777
4,576,572
1.25 %
Neutron Holdings, Inc. (d/b/a/ Lime)
San Francisco, CA
Junior Preferred shares, Series 1-D
Micromobility
1/25/2019
41,237,113
10,007,322
3,485,014
0.96 %
Junior Preferred Convertible Note 4% Due 5/11/2027*** ***
5/11/2020
$ 506,339
506,339
506,339
0.14 %
Common Warrants, Strike Price $0.01, Expiration Date 5/11/2027
5/11/2020
2,032,967
—
—
— %
Total
10,513,661
3,991,353
1.10 %
See
accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Portfolio Investments *
Headquarters/
Industry
Date of Initial Investment
Shares/
Principal
Cost
Fair Value
% of Net
Assets
Residential Homes for Rent, LLC (d/b/a Second Avenue)
Chicago, IL
Preferred shares, Series A (6)
Real Estate Platform
12/23/2020
150,000
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,500,000
0.41 %
Term loan 15%, Due 12/23/2023*** (14) ***(14)
12/23/2020
$ 2,000,000
2,000,000
2,000,000
0.55 %
Total
3,500,000
3,500,000
0.96 %
PayJoy, Inc.
San Francisco, CA
Preferred shares
Mobile Access Technology
7/23/2021
244,117
2,501,570
2,500,002
0.69 %
Rent the Runway, Inc.**
New York, NY
Common shares (3) (3)**
Subscription Fashion Rental
6/17/2020
339,191
5,153,945
2,418,856
0.66 %
Aventine Property Group, Inc. (12)
Chicago, IL
Common shares***
(12)***
Cannabis REIT
9/11/2019
312,500
2,580,750
2,190,978
0.60 %
Commercial Streaming Solutions Inc. (d/b/a BettorView) (7 )
Las Vegas, NV
Simple Agreement for Future Equity (7)
Interactive Media & Services
3/26/2021
1
1,002,720
1,000,000
0.27 %
Rebric, Inc. (d/b/a Compliable) (7)
Denver, CO
Preferred shares, Series Seed-4 (7)
Gaming Licensing
10/12/2021
2,064,409
1,002,755
1,000,000
0.27 %
Palantir Lending Trust SPV I ** ( 11)
Palo Alto, CA
Equity Participation in Underlying Collateral (3) (11)**(3)
Data Analysis
6/19/2020
—
—
930,524
0.26 %
True Global Ventures 4 Plus Pte Ltd ** (8)
Singapore, Singapore
Limited Partner Fund Investment **(8)
Venture Investment Fund
8/27/2021
1
713,505
670,000
0.18 %
YouBet Technology, Inc. (d/b/a PickUp) (7)
New York, NY
Preferred shares, Series Seed-2 (7)
Digital Media Technology
8/26/2021
385,353
502,232
499,999
0.14 %
Kahoot! ASA ** (19)
Oslo, Norway
Common shares (3) **(3)(19)
Education Software
12/5/2014
86,800
458,138
402,360
0.11 %
Churchill Sponsor VII LLC ** (17)
New York, NY
Common share units **(17)
Special Purpose Acquisition Company
2/25/2021
292,100
205,820
205,820
0.06 %
Warrant units **(17)
2/25/2021
277,000
94,180
94,180
0.03 %
Total **(17)
300,000
300,000
0.09 %
AltC Sponsor LLC ** (17)
New York, NY
Share units **(17)
Special Purpose Acquisition Company
7/21/2021
239,300
250,855
250,000
0.07 %
Churchill Sponsor VI LLC ** (17)
New York, NY
Common share units **(17)
Special Purpose Acquisition Company
2/25/2021
195,000
134,297
134,297
0.04 %
Warrant units **(17)
2/25/2021
199,100
65,703
65,703
0.02 %
Total **(17)
200,000
200,000
0.06 %
Fullbridge, Inc.
Cambridge, MA
Common shares
Business Education
5/13/2012
517,917
6,150,506
—
— %
Promissory Note 1.47%, Due 11/9/2021 (4)(20) (4)(20)
3/3/2016
$ 2,270,458
2,270,858
—
— %
Total
8,421,364
—
— %
Treehouse Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (12)
Chicago, IL
Common shares*** ***(12)
Cannabis REIT
9/11/2019
312,500
4,919,250
—
— %
Kinetiq Holdings, LLC
Philadelphia, PA
Common shares, Class A
Social Data Platform
3/30/2012
112,374
—
—
— %
Total Non-controlled/Non-affiliate
$ 146,360,300
$ 231,768,290
63.53 %
See
accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Portfolio Investments *
Headquarters/
Industry
Date of Initial Investment
Shares/
Principal
Cost
Fair Value
% of Net
Assets
NON-CONTROLLED/AFFILIATE (1)
StormWind, LLC (5)
Scottsdale, AZ
Preferred shares, Series D 8% (1)(5)
Interactive Learning
11/26/2019
329,337
$ 257,267
$ 621,093
0.17 %
Preferred shares, Series C 8% (1)(5)
1/7/2014
2,779,134
4,000,787
6,496,729
1.78 %
Preferred shares, Series B 8% (1)(5)
12/16/2011
3,279,629
2,019,687
4,423,607
1.21 %
Preferred shares, Series A 8% (1)(5)
2/25/2014
366,666
110,000
289,293
0.08 %
Total (1)(5)
6,387,741
11,830,722
3.24 %
OneValley, Inc. (f/k/a NestGSV, Inc.)
San Mateo, CA
Derivative Security, Expiration Date 8/23/2024 (10) (10)
Global Innovation Platform
8/23/2019
1
8,555,124
2,268,268
0.62 %
Convertible Promissory Note 8% Due 8/23/2024 (4)(10) (1)(4)(10)
2/17/2016
$ 1,010,198
1,030,176
505,099
0.14 %
Preferred Warrant Series B, Strike Price $2.31, Expiration Date 5/29/2022 (1)
5/29/2017
125,000
70,379
—
— %
Preferred Warrant Series B, Strike Price $2.31, Expiration Date 12/31/2023 (1)
12/31/2018
250,000
5,080
5,000
0.01 %
Total (1)
9,660,759
2,778,367
0.77 %
Ozy Media, Inc.
Mountain View, CA
Preferred shares, Series C-2 6% (1)
Digital Media Platform
8/31/2016
683,482
2,414,178
—
— %
Common Warrants, Strike Price $0.01, Expiration Date 4/9/2028 (1)
4/9/2018
295,565
30,647
—
— %
Preferred shares, Series B 6% (1)
10/3/2014
922,509
4,999,999
—
— %
Preferred shares, Series A 6% (1)
12/11/2013
1,090,909
3,000,200
—
— %
Preferred shares, Series Seed 6% (1)
11/2/2012
500,000
500,000
—
— %
Total (1)
10,945,024
—
— %
Maven Research, Inc.
San Francisco, CA
Preferred shares, Series C 8% (1)
Knowledge Networks
7/2/2012
318,979
2,000,447
—
— %
Preferred shares, Series B 5% (1)
2/28/2012
49,505
217,206
—
— %
Total (1)
2,217,653
—
— %
Curious.com, Inc.
Menlo Park, CA
Common shares (1)
Online Education
11/22/2013
1,135,944
12,000,006
—
— %
Total Non-controlled/Affiliate (1)
$ 41,211,183
$ 14,609,089
4.01 %
CONTROLLED (2)
Architect Capital PayJoy SPV, LLC**
San Francisco, CA
Membership Interest in Lending SPV*** (15) **(2)***
Mobile Finance Technology
3/24/2021
$ 10,000,000
$ 10,006,745
$ 10,000,000
2.74 %
Colombier Sponsor LLC ** (17)
New York, NY
Class B Units (2)**(17)
Special Purpose Acquisition Company
4/1/2021
1,976,033
1,556,587
1,554,354
0.43 %
Class W Units (2)**(17)
4/1/2021
2,700,000
1,159,150
1,157,487
0.32 %
Total (2)**(17)
2,715,737
2,711,841
0.75 %
SPBRX, INC. (f/k/a GSV Sustainability Partners, Inc.)
Cupertino, CA
Preferred shares, Class A (9) (9)
Clean Technology
4/15/2014
14,300,000
7,151,412
1,047,033
0.29 %
Common shares (2)
4/15/2014
100,000
10,000
—
— %
Total (2)
7,161,412
1,047,033
0.29 %
Total Controlled (2)
$ 19,883,894
$ 13,758,874
3.78 %
Total Portfolio Investments (2)
$ 207,455,377
$ 260,136,253
71.32 %
See
accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
*
All
portfolio investments are non-control/non-affiliated and non-income-producing, unless otherwise identified. Equity investments are
subject to lock-up restrictions upon their initial public offering (“IPO”). Preferred dividends are generally only payable
when declared and paid by the portfolio company’s board of directors. The Company’s directors, officers, employees and
staff, as applicable, may serve on the board of directors of the Company’s portfolio investments. (Refer to “Note 3—Related-Party
Arrangements”). All portfolio investments are considered Level 3 and valued using significant unobservable inputs, unless otherwise
noted. (Refer to “Note 4—Investments at Fair Value”). All of the Company’s portfolio investments are restricted
as to resale, unless otherwise noted, and were valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Company’s Board of Directors.
(Refer to “Note 2—Significant Accounting Policies— Investments at Fair Value ”).
**
Indicates
assets that SuRo Capital Corp. believes do not represent “qualifying assets” under Section 55(a) of the Investment Company
Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). Of the Company’s total investments as of December 31, 2021, 26.91 % of
its total investments are non-qualifying assets.
***
Investment
is income-producing.
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(1)
“Affiliate
Investments” are investments in those companies that are “Affiliated Companies” of SuRo Capital Corp., as defined
in the 1940 Act. In general, a company is deemed to be an “Affiliate” of SuRo Capital Corp. if SuRo Capital Corp. owns
5% or more of the voting securities ( i.e. , securities with the right to elect directors) of such company. For the Schedule
of Investments In, and Advances To, Affiliates, as required by SEC Regulation S-X, Rule 12-14, refer to “Note 4—Investments
at Fair Value”.
(2)
“Control
Investments” are investments in those companies that are “Controlled Companies” of SuRo Capital Corp., as defined
in the 1940 Act. In general, under the 1940 Act, the Company would “Control” a portfolio company if the Company owned
more than 25% of its outstanding voting securities (i.e., securities with the right to elect directors) and/or had the power to exercise
control over the management or policies of such portfolio company. For the Schedule of Investments In, and Advances To, Affiliates,
as required by SEC Regulation S-X, Rule 12-14, refer to “Note 4—Investments at Fair Value”.
(3)
Denotes
an investment considered Level 1 or Level 2 and valued using observable inputs. Refer to “Note 4—Investments at Fair
Value”.
(4)
As
of December 31, 2021, the investments noted had been placed on non-accrual status.
(5)
SuRo
Capital Corp.’s investments in StormWind, LLC are held through SuRo Capital Corp.’s wholly owned subsidiary, GSVC SW
Holdings, Inc.
(6)
SuRo
Capital Corp.’s investments in preferred shares in Residential Homes for Rent, LLC (d/b/a Second Avenue) are held through SuRo
Capital Corp.’s wholly owned subsidiary, GSVC AV Holdings, Inc.
(7)
SuRo
Capital Corp.’s investments in Commercial Streaming Solutions Inc. (d/b/a BettorView), YouBet Technology, Inc. (d/b/a PickUp),
and Rebric Inc. (d/b/a Compliable) are held through SuRo Capital Corp.’s wholly owned subsidiary, SuRo Capital Sports, LLC
(“SuRo Sports”).
(8)
SuRo
Capital Corp.’s investments in True Global Ventures 4 Plus Pte Ltd are held through SuRo Capital Corp.’s wholly owned
subsidiary, GSVC SVDS Holdings, Inc. As of December 31, 2021, $ 0.7 million of a $ 2.0 million capital commitment to True Global Ventures
4 Plus Fund LP had been called and funded.
(9)
The
SPBRX, INC. (f/k/a GSV Sustainability Partners, Inc.) preferred shares held by SuRo Capital Corp. do not entitle SuRo Capital Corp.
to a preferred dividend. SuRo Capital Corp. does not anticipate that SPBRX, INC. will pay distributions on a quarterly or regular
basis or become a predictable distributor of distributions.
(10)
On
August 23, 2019, SuRo Capital Corp. amended the structure of its investment in OneValley, Inc. (f/k/a NestGSV, Inc.). As part of
the agreement, SuRo Capital Corp.’s equity holdings (warrants notwithstanding) were restructured into a derivative security.
OneValley, Inc. (f/k/a NestGSV, Inc.) has the right to call the position at any time over a five year period, while SuRo Capital
Corp. can put the shares to OneValley, Inc. (f/k/a NestGSV, Inc.) at the end of the five year period.
(11)
As
of December 31, 2021, 512,290 Class A common shares remain in Palantir Lending Trust SPV I, none of which are subject to lock-up
restrictions.
(12)
On
January 1, 2021, Treehouse Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. completed its spin off of 34.4 % of its assets into Aventine Property
Group, Inc. During the year ended December 31, 2021, Aventine Property Group, Inc. declared an aggregate of $ 0.1 million in dividend
distributions. During the year ended December 31, 2021, Treehouse Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. declared an aggregate of $ 0.2
million in dividend distributions.
(13)
On
July 30, 2021, A Place for Rover, Inc. executed a business combination, through Nebula Caravel Acquisition Corp., a special purpose
acquisition company. Following the merger, A Place for Rover, Inc. changed its name to Rover Group, Inc. and SuRo Capital Corp. received
130,390 additional common shares as a result of the exchange ratio prescribed in the transaction. As of December 31, 2021, SuRo Capital
Corp.’s common shares in Rover Group, Inc. were subject to certain lock-up restrictions.
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(14)
During
the year ended December 31, 2021, approximately $ 1.4 million has been received from Residential Homes for Rent, LLC (d/b/a Second
Avenue) related to the 15 % term loan due December 23, 2023. Of the proceeds received, approximately $ 1.0 million repaid a portion
of the outstanding principal and approximately $ 0.4 million was attributed to interest.
(15)
As
of December 31, 2021, the total $ 10.0 million capital commitment representing SuRo Capital Corp.’s Membership Interest in Architect
Capital PayJoy SPV, LLC had been called and funded.
(16)
During
the year ended December 31, 2021, NewLake Capital Partners, Inc. (f/k/a GreenAcreage Real Estate Corp.) declared an aggregate of
approximately $ 0.3
million in dividend distributions. SuRo Capital Corp. does not anticipate that NewLake Capital Partners, Inc. (f/k/a GreenAcreage
Real Estate Corp.) will pay distributions on a recurring or regular basis or become a predictable distributor of distributions. On
August 20, 2021, NewLake Capital Partners, Inc. (f/k/a GreenAcreage Real Estate Corp.) went public via an initial public offering on
the OTCQX. As of December 31, 2021, none of SuRo Capital Corp.’s common shares in NewLake Capital Partners, Inc. (f/k/a
GreenAcreage Real Estate Corp.) were subject to lock-up restrictions.
(17)
Denotes
an investment that is the sponsor of a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital
stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.
(18)
On
June 11, 2021, Churchill Capital Corp. II, a special purpose acquisition company, executed a private investment in public equity
transaction in order to acquire shares of Software Luxembourg Holding S.A. alongside the merger of Software Luxembourg Holding S.A.
and Churchill Capital Corp. II. Following the merger, Software Luxembourg Holding S.A. changed its name to Skillsoft Corp. As of
December 31, 2021, none of SuRo Capital Corp.’s common shares in Skillsoft Corp. were subject to lock-up restrictions.
(19)
On
September 3, 2021, Clever, Inc. completed its sale to Kahoot! ASA. In connection with this transaction, SuRo Capital Corp. received
86,800 common shares in Kahoot! ASA in addition to cash proceeds and amounts currently held in escrow. SuRo Capital Corp. is also
eligible to receive cash and Kahoot! ASA common shares subject to certain earn-out provisions and contingencies. As of December 31,
2021, SuRo Capital Corp.’s common shares in Kahoot! ASA were subject to certain lock-up restrictions.
(20)
During
the year ended December 31, 2021, Fullbridge, Inc.’s obligations under its financing arrangements with the Company became past
due.
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31, 2022
NOTE
1— NATURE OF OPERATIONS
SuRo
Capital Corp. (“we”, “us”, “our”, “Company” or “SuRo Capital”), formerly
known as Sutter Rock Capital Corp. and as GSV Capital Corp. and formed in September 2010 as a Maryland corporation, is an internally-managed,
non-diversified closed-end management investment company. The Company has elected to be regulated as a business development company (“BDC”)
under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and has elected to be treated, and intends to qualify
annually, as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the
“Code”).
The
Company’s date of inception was January 6, 2011, which is the date we commenced development stage activities. The Company’s
common stock is currently listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “SSSS” (formerly “GSVC”).
Prior to November 24, 2021, our common stock traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the same symbol (“SSSS”). The Company
began its investment operations during the second quarter of 2011.
The
table below displays the Company’s subsidiaries as of December 31, 2022, which, other than GSV Capital Lending, LLC (“GCL”)
and SuRo Capital Sports, LLC, are collectively referred to as the “Taxable Subsidiaries.” The Taxable Subsidiaries were formed
to hold certain portfolio investments. The Taxable Subsidiaries, including their associated portfolio investments, are consolidated with
the Company for accounting purposes, but have elected to be treated as separate entities for U.S. federal income tax purposes. GCL was
formed to originate portfolio loan investments within the state of California and is consolidated with the Company for accounting purposes.
Refer to “Note 2—Significant Accounting Policies— Basis of Consolidation ” below for further detail.
SCHEDULE
OF COMPANY’S SUBSIDIARIES
Subsidiary
Jurisdiction of
Incorporation
Formation
Date
Percentage
Owned
GCL
Delaware
April 13, 2012
100 %
SuRo Capital Sports, LLC (“SuRo Sports”)
Delaware
March 19, 2021
100 %
Subsidiaries below are referred to collectively, as the “Taxable Subsidiaries”
GSVC AE Holdings, Inc. (“GAE”)
Delaware
November 28, 2012
100 %
GSVC AV Holdings, Inc. (“GAV”)
Delaware
November 28, 2012
100 %
GSVC SW Holdings, Inc. (“GSW”)
Delaware
November 28, 2012
100 %
GSVC SVDS Holdings, Inc. (“SVDS”)
Delaware
August 13, 2013
100 %
The
Company’s investment objective is to maximize its portfolio’s total return, principally by seeking capital gains on its equity
and equity-related investments, and to a lesser extent, income from debt investments. The Company invests principally in the equity securities
of what it believes to be rapidly growing venture-capital-backed emerging companies. The Company may invest in these portfolio companies
through offerings of the prospective portfolio companies, transactions on secondary marketplaces for private companies, or negotiations
with selling stockholders. In addition, the Company may invest in private credit and in founders equity, founders warrants, forward purchase
agreements, and private investment in public equity transactions of special purpose acquisition companies. The Company may also invest
on an opportunistic basis in select publicly traded equity securities or certain non-U.S. companies that otherwise meet its investment
criteria, subject to any applicable limitations under the 1940 Act.
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NOTE
2— SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis
of Presentation
The
consolidated financial statements of the Company are prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in conformity with U.S. generally accepted
accounting principles (“GAAP”) and pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-K and Regulation S-X under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). The Company is an investment company following the specialized accounting
and reporting guidance specified in the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification
(“ASC”) Topic 946, Financial Services—Investment Companies . In the opinion of management, all adjustments, all
of which were of a normal recurring nature, were considered necessary for the fair presentation of consolidated financial statements
for the period have been included.
Basis
of Consolidation
Under
Article 6 of Regulation S-X and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ (“AICPA”) Audit and Accounting
Guide for Investment Companies, the Company is precluded from consolidating any entity other than another investment company, a controlled
operating company that provides substantially all of its services and benefits to the Company, and certain entities established for tax
purposes where the Company holds a 100% interest. Accordingly, the Company’s consolidated financial statements include its accounts
and the accounts of the Taxable Subsidiaries, GCL, and SuRo Sports, its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions
have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use
of Estimates
The
preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires the Company’s management to make a number of
significant estimates. These include estimates of the fair value of certain assets and liabilities and other estimates that affect the
reported amounts of certain assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of
certain revenues and expenses during the reporting period. It is likely that changes in these estimates may occur in the near term. The
Company’s estimates are inherently subjective in nature and actual results could differ materially from such estimates.
Uncertainties
and Risk Factors
The
Company is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties in the nature of its operations, as well as vulnerability due to certain concentrations.
Refer to “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of this Form 10-K for a detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties inherent
in the nature of the Company’s operations. Refer to “Note 4—Investments at Fair Value” for an overview of the
Company’s industry and geographic concentrations.
Investments
at Fair Value
The
Company applies fair value accounting in accordance with GAAP and the AICPA’s Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies.
The Company values its assets on a quarterly basis, or more frequently if required under the 1940 Act.
Fair
value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between
market participants at the measurement date. GAAP establishes a framework for measuring fair value that includes a hierarchy used to
classify the inputs used in measuring fair value. The hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value
into three levels. The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest
level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
Level
1 —Valuations based on unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in an active market that the Company has
the ability to access at the measurement date.
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Level
2 —Valuations based on observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities;
quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data at
the measurement date for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
Level
3 —Valuations based on unobservable inputs that reflect management’s best estimate of what market participants would use
in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. Consideration is given to the risk inherent in the valuation technique and
the risk inherent in the inputs to the model. The majority of the Company’s investments are Level 3 investments and are subject
to a high degree of judgment and uncertainty in determining fair value.
When
the inputs used to measure fair value fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the level within which the fair value measurement
is categorized is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. For example, a Level
3 fair value measurement may include inputs that are observable (Levels 1 and 2) and unobservable (Level 3). Therefore, gains and losses
for such assets and liabilities categorized within the Level 3 table set forth in “Note 4—Investments at Fair Value”
may include changes in fair value that are attributable to both observable inputs (Levels 1 and 2) and unobservable inputs (Level 3).
A
review of fair value hierarchy classifications is conducted on a quarterly basis. Changes in the observability of valuation inputs may
result in a reclassification for certain financial assets or liabilities. Reclassifications impacting Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy
are reported as transfers in/out of the Level 3 category as of the beginning of the measurement period in which the reclassifications
occur. Refer to “Levelling Policy” below for a detailed discussion of the levelling of the Company’s financial assets
or liabilities and events that may cause a reclassification within the fair value hierarchy.
Securities
for which market quotations are readily available on an exchange are valued at the most recently available closing price of such security
as of the valuation date, unless there are legal or contractual restrictions on the sale or use of such security that under ASC 820-10-35
should be incorporated into the security’s fair value measurement as a characteristic of the security that would transfer to market
participants who would buy the security. The Company may also obtain quotes with respect to certain of its investments from pricing services,
brokers or dealers in order to value assets. When doing so, the Company determines whether the quote obtained is sufficient according
to GAAP to determine the fair value of the security. If determined to be adequate, the Company uses the quote obtained.
Securities
for which reliable market quotations are not readily available or for which the pricing source does not provide a valuation or methodology,
or provides a valuation or methodology that, in the judgment of management, our Board of Directors or the valuation committee of the
Company’s Board of Directors (the “Valuation Committee”), does not reliably represent fair value, shall each be valued
as follows:
1.
The
quarterly valuation process begins with each portfolio company or investment being initially valued by the internal investment professionals
responsible for the portfolio investment;
2.
Preliminary
valuation conclusions are then documented and discussed with senior management;
3.
For
all investments for which there are no readily available market quotations, the Valuation Committee engages an independent
third-party valuation firm to conduct independent appraisals, review management’s preliminary valuations and make its own
independent assessment;
4.
The
Valuation Committee applies the appropriate valuation methodology to each portfolio asset in a consistent manner, considers the inputs
provided by management and the independent third-party valuation firm, discusses the valuations and recommends to the Company’s
Board of Directors a fair value for each investment in the portfolio; and
5.
The
Company’s Board of Directors then discusses the valuations recommended by the Valuation Committee and determines in good faith
the fair value of each investment in the portfolio.
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In
valuing the Company’s investments in venture investment funds (“Venture Investment Funds”), the Company applies the
practical expedient provided by the ASC Topic 820 relating to investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value (“NAV”)
per share (or its equivalent). ASC Topic 820 permits an entity holding investments in certain entities that either are investment companies,
or have attributes similar to an investment company, and calculate NAV per share or its equivalent for which the fair value is not readily
determinable, to measure the fair value of such investments on the basis of that NAV per share, or its equivalent, without adjustment.
In
making a good faith determination of the fair value of investments, the Board applies valuation methodologies consistent with industry
practice. Valuation methods utilized include, but are not limited to, the following: comparisons to prices from secondary market transactions;
venture capital financings; public offerings; purchase or sales transactions; analysis of financial ratios and valuation metrics of portfolio
companies that issued such private equity securities to peer companies that are public; analysis of the portfolio company’s most
recent financial statements, forecasts and the markets in which the portfolio company does business, and other relevant factors. The
Company assigns a weighting based upon the relevance of each method to assist the Board in determining the fair value of each investment.
For
investments that are not publicly traded or that do not have readily available market quotations, the Valuation Committee generally engages
an independent valuation firm to provide an independent valuation, which the Company’s Board of Directors considers, among other
factors, in making its fair value determinations for these investments. For the current and prior fiscal year, the Valuation Committee
engaged an independent valuation firm to perform valuations of 100% of the Company’s investments for which there were no readily
available market quotations.
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 the Company’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, these
estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been reported had a ready market for the investments existed,
and it is reasonably possible that the difference could be material.
In
addition, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the realized gains
or losses on investments to be different from the net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation currently reflected in the consolidated
financial statements.
Equity
Investments
Equity
investments for which market quotations are readily available in an active market are generally valued at the most recently available
closing market prices and are classified as Level 1 assets. Equity investments with readily available market quotations that are subject
to sales restrictions due to an initial public offering (“IPO”) by the portfolio company will be classified as Level 1. Any
other equity investments with readily available market quotations that are subject to sales restrictions that would transfer to market
participants who would buy the security may be valued at a discount for a lack of marketability (“DLOM”), to the most recently
available closing market prices depending upon the nature of the sales restriction. These investments are generally classified as Level
2 assets. The DLOM used is generally based upon the market value of publicly traded put options with similar terms.
The
fair values of the Company’s equity investments for which market quotations are not readily available are determined based on various
factors and are classified as Level 3 assets. To determine the fair value of a portfolio company for which market quotations are not
readily available, the Board applies the appropriate respective valuation methodology for the asset class or portfolio holding, which
may involve analyzing the relevant portfolio company’s most recently available historical and projected financial results, public
market comparables, and other factors. The Board may also consider other events, including the transaction in which the Company acquired
its securities, subsequent equity sales by the portfolio company, and mergers or acquisitions affecting the portfolio company. In addition,
the Board may consider the trends of the portfolio company’s basic financial metrics from the time of its original investment until
the measurement date, with material improvement of these metrics indicating a possible increase in fair value, while material deterioration
of these metrics may indicate a possible reduction in fair value.
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In
determining the fair value of equity or equity-linked securities (including warrants to purchase common or preferred stock) in a portfolio
company, the Board considers the rights, preferences and limitations of such securities. In cases where a portfolio company’s capital
structure includes multiple classes of preferred and common stock and equity-linked securities with different rights and preferences,
the Company may use an option pricing model to allocate value to each equity-linked security, unless it believes a liquidity event such
as an acquisition or a dissolution is imminent, or the portfolio company is unlikely to continue as a going concern. When equity-linked
securities expire worthless, any cost associated with these positions is recognized as a realized loss on investments in the Consolidated
Statements of Operations and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. In the event these securities are exercised into common or preferred
stock, the cost associated with these securities is reassigned to the cost basis of the new common or preferred stock. These conversions
are noted as non-cash operating items on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Debt
Investments
Given
the nature of the Company’s current debt investments (excluding U.S. Treasuries), principally convertible and promissory notes
issued by venture-capital-backed portfolio companies, these investments are classified as Level 3 assets because there is no known or
accessible market or market indexes for these investment securities to be traded or exchanged. The Company’s debt investments are
valued at estimated fair value as determined in good faith by the Company’s Board of Directors.
Options
The
Company’s Board of Directors determines the fair value of options based on methodologies that can include discounted cash flow
analyses, option pricing models, comparable analyses and other techniques as deemed appropriate. These investments are classified as
Level 3 assets because there is no known or accessible market or market indexes for these investment securities to be traded or exchanged.
The Company’s options are valued at estimated fair value as determined by the Company’s Board of Directors.
Special
Purpose Acquisition Companies
The
Company’s Board of Directors measures its Special Purpose Acquisition Company (“SPAC”) investments at fair value, which
is equivalent to cost until a SPAC transaction is announced. After a SPAC transaction is announced, the Company’s Board of Directors
will determine the fair value of SPAC investments based on fair value analyses that can include option pricing models, probability-weighted
expected return method analyses and other techniques as deemed appropriate. Upon completion of the SPAC transaction, the Board utilizes
the public share price of the entity, less a DLOM if there are restrictions on selling. The Company’s SPAC investments are valued
at estimated fair value as determined in good faith by the Company’s Board of Directors.
Portfolio
Company Investment Classification
The
Company is a non-diversified company within the meaning of the 1940 Act. The Company classifies its investments by level of control.
As defined in the 1940 Act, control investments are those where the investor retains the power to exercise a controlling influence over
the management or policies of a company. Control is generally deemed to exist when a company or individual directly or indirectly owns
beneficially more than 25% of the voting securities of an investee company. Affiliated investments and affiliated companies are defined
by a lesser degree of influence and are deemed to exist when a company or individual directly or indirectly owns, controls or holds the
power to vote 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities of a portfolio company. Refer to the Consolidated Schedules of Investments
as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, for details regarding the nature and composition of the Company’s investment portfolio.
Levelling
Policy
The
portfolio companies in which the Company invests may offer their shares in IPOs. The Company’s shares in such portfolio companies
are typically subject to lock-up agreements for 180 days following the IPO. Upon the IPO date, the Company transfers its investment from
Level 3 to Level 1 due to the presence of an active market, or Level 2 if limited by the lock-up agreement. The Company prices the investment
at the closing price on a public exchange as of the measurement date. In situations where there are lock-up restrictions, as well as
legal or contractual restrictions on the sale or use of such security that under ASC 820-10-35 should be incorporated into the security’s
fair value measurement as a characteristic of the security that would transfer to market participants who would buy the security, the
Company will classify the investment as Level 2 subject to an appropriate DLOM to reflect the restrictions upon sale. The Company transfers
investments between levels based on the fair value at the beginning of the measurement period in accordance with FASB ASC 820. For investments
transferred out of Level 3 due to an IPO, the Company transfers these investments based on their fair value at the IPO date.
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Securities
Transactions
Securities
transactions are accounted for on the date the transaction for the purchase or sale of the securities is entered into by the Company
( i.e. , trade date). Securities transactions outside conventional channels, such as private transactions, are recorded as of the
date the Company obtains the right to demand the securities purchased or to collect the proceeds from a sale and incurs an obligation
to pay for securities purchased or to deliver securities sold, respectively.
Valuation
of Other Financial Instruments
The
carrying amounts of the Company’s other, non-investment financial instruments, consisting of cash, receivables, accounts payable,
and accrued expenses, approximate fair value due to their short-term nature.
Cash
The Company places its cash primarily with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National
Association, and may place cash with other high-quality financial institutions. The cash held in these accounts may exceed the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation insured limit. The Company believes the risk of loss associated with any uninsured balance is remote.
Escrow
Proceeds Receivable
A
portion of the proceeds from the sale of portfolio investments are held in escrow as a recourse for indemnity claims that may arise under
the sale agreement or other related transaction contingencies. Amounts held in escrow are held at estimated realizable value and included
in net realized gains (losses) on investments in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the period in which they occurred and
are adjusted as needed. Any remaining escrow proceeds balances from these transactions reasonably expected to be received are reflected
on the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities as escrow proceeds receivable. Escrow proceeds receivable resulting from contingent
consideration are to be recognized when the amount of the contingent consideration becomes realized or realizable. As of December 31,
2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company had $ 628,332 and $ 2,046,645 , respectively, in escrow proceeds receivable.
Deferred
Financing Costs
The
Company records origination costs related to lines of credit as deferred financing costs. These costs are deferred and amortized as part
of interest expense using the straight-line method over the respective life of the line of credit. For modifications to a line of credit,
any unamortized origination costs are expensed. Included within deferred financing costs are offering costs incurred relating to the
Company’s shelf registration statement on Form N-2. The Company defers these offering costs until capital is raised pursuant to
the shelf registration statement or until the shelf registration statement expires. For equity capital raised, the offering costs reduce
paid-in capital resulting from the offering. For debt capital raised, the associated offering costs are amortized over the life of the
debt instrument. As of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company had deferred financing costs of $ 555,761 and $ 2,592,611 ,
respectively, on the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
SCHEDULE
OF DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
Deferred debt issuance costs
$ —
$ 1,970,892
Deferred offering costs
555,761
621,719
Deferred Financing Costs
$ 555,761
$ 2,592,611
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Operating
Leases & Related Deposits
The
Company accounts for its operating leases as prescribed by ASC 842, Leases , which requires lessees to recognize a right-of-use
asset on the balance sheet, representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, and a corresponding lease liability
for all leases with terms greater than 12 months. The lease expense is presented as a single lease cost that is amortized on a straight-line
basis over the life of the lease. Non-lease components (maintenance, property tax, insurance and parking) are not included in the lease
cost. On June 3, 2019, the Company entered a 5 -year operating lease for office space for which the Company has recorded a right-of-use
asset and a corresponding lease liability for the operating lease obligation. These amounts have been discounted using the rate implicit
in the lease. Refer to “Note 7—Commitments and Contingencies— Operating Leases and Related Deposits ” for
further detail.
Stock-based
Compensation
Using
the fair value recognition provisions as prescribed by ASC 718, Stock Compensation , stock-based compensation cost is measured
at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as expense over the appropriate service period. Determining
the fair value of stock-based awards requires considerable judgment, including estimating the expected term of stock options and the
expected volatility of our stock price. Differences between actual results and these estimates could have a material effect on our financial
results. Forfeitures are accounted for as they occur. Refer to “Note 11—Stock-Based Compensation” for further detail.
Revenue
Recognition
The
Company recognizes gains or losses on the sale of investments using the specific identification method. The Company recognizes interest
income, adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discount, on an accrual basis. The Company recognizes dividend income on
the ex-dividend date.
Investment
Transaction Costs and Escrow Deposits
Commissions
and other costs associated with an investment transaction, including legal expenses not reimbursed by the portfolio company, are included
in the cost basis of purchases and deducted from the proceeds of sales. The Company makes certain acquisitions on secondary markets,
which may involve making deposits to escrow accounts until certain conditions are met, including the underlying private company’s
right of first refusal. If the underlying private company does not exercise or assign its right of first refusal and all other conditions
are met, then the funds in the escrow account are delivered to the seller and the account is closed. Such transactions would be reflected
on the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities as escrow deposits. As of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company
had no escrow deposits.
Unrealized
Appreciation or Depreciation of Investments
Unrealized
appreciation or depreciation is calculated as the difference between the fair value of the investment and the cost basis of such investment.
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U.S.
Federal and State Income Taxes
The
Company elected to be treated as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code beginning with its taxable year ended December 31, 2014, has qualified
to be treated as a RIC for subsequent taxable years and intends to continue to operate in a manner so as to qualify for the tax treatment
applicable to RICs. To qualify for tax treatment as a RIC, among other things, the Company is required to meet certain source of income
and asset diversification requirements and timely distribute to its stockholders at least the sum of 90% of our investment company taxable
income (“ICTI”), including payment-in-kind interest income, as defined by the Code, and 90% of our net tax-exempt interest
income (which is the excess of its gross tax-exempt interest income over certain disallowed deductions) for each taxable year (the “Annual
Distribution Requirement”). Depending on the level of ICTI earned in a tax year, the Company may choose to carry forward into the
next tax year ICTI in excess of current year dividend distributions. Any such carryforward ICTI must be distributed on or before December
31 of the subsequent tax year to which it was carried forward.
If
the Company meets the Annual Distribution Requirement, but does not distribute (or is not deemed to have distributed) each calendar year
a sum of (1) 98% of its net ordinary income for each calendar year, (2) 98.2% of its capital gain net income for the one-year period
ending October 31 in that calendar year and (3) any income recognized, but not distributed, in preceding years (the “Excise Tax
Avoidance Requirement”), it generally will be required to pay an excise tax equal to 4% of the amount by which the Excise Tax Avoidance
Requirement exceeds the distributions for the year. To the extent that the Company determines that its estimated current year annual
taxable income will exceed estimated current year dividend distributions from such taxable income, the Company will accrue excise taxes,
if any, on estimated excess taxable income as taxable income is earned using an annual effective excise tax rate. The annual effective
excise tax rate is determined by dividing the estimated annual excise tax by the estimated annual taxable income.
So
long as the Company qualifies and maintains its tax treatment as a RIC, it generally will not be subject to U.S. federal and state income
taxes on any ordinary income or capital gains that it distributes at least annually to its stockholders as dividends. Rather, any tax
liability related to income earned by the RIC will represent obligations of the Company’s investors and will not be reflected in
the consolidated financial statements of the Company. Included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements, the Taxable
Subsidiaries are taxable subsidiaries, regardless of whether the Company is a RIC. These Taxable Subsidiaries are not consolidated for
income tax purposes and may generate income tax expenses as a result of their ownership of the portfolio companies. Such income tax expenses
and deferred taxes, if any, will be reflected in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
If
it is not treated as a RIC, the Company will be taxed as a regular corporation (a “C corporation”) under Subchapter C of
the Code for such taxable year. If the Company has previously qualified as a RIC but is subsequently unable to qualify for treatment
as a RIC, and certain amelioration provisions are not applicable, the Company would be subject to tax on all of its taxable income (including
its net capital gains) at regular corporate rates. The Company would not be able to deduct distributions to stockholders, nor would it
be required to make distributions. Distributions, including distributions of net long-term capital gain, would generally be taxable to
its stockholders as ordinary dividend income to the extent of the Company’s current and accumulated earnings and profits. Subject
to certain limitations under the Code, corporate stockholders would be eligible to claim a dividend received deduction with respect to
such dividend; non-corporate stockholders would generally be able to treat such dividends as “qualified dividend income,”
which is subject to reduced rates of U.S. federal income tax. Distributions in excess of the Company’s current and accumulated
earnings and profits would be treated first as a return of capital to the extent of the stockholder’s adjusted tax basis, and any
remaining distributions would be treated as a capital gain. In order to requalify as a RIC, in addition to the other requirements discussed
above, the Company would be required to distribute all of its previously undistributed earnings attributable to the period it failed
to qualify as a RIC by the end of the first year that it intends to requalify for tax treatment as a RIC. If the Company fails to requalify
for tax treatment as a RIC for a period greater than two taxable years, it may be subject to regular corporate tax on any net built-in
gains with respect to certain of its assets (i.e., the excess of the aggregate gains, including items of income, over aggregate losses
that would have been realized with respect to such assets if the Company had been liquidated) that it elects to recognize on requalification
or when recognized over the next five years. The Company was taxed as a C Corporation for its 2012 and 2013 taxable years. Refer to “Note
9—Income Taxes” for further details.
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The
Company elected to be treated as a RIC for the taxable year ended December 31, 2014 in connection with the filing of its 2014 tax return.
As a result, the Company was required to pay a corporate-level U.S. federal income tax on the amount of the net built-in gains in its
assets (the amount by which the net fair market value of the Company’s assets exceeds the net adjusted basis in its assets) either
(1) as of the date it converted to a RIC (i.e., the beginning of the first taxable year that the Company qualifies as a RIC, which would
be January 1, 2014), or (2) to the extent that the Company recognized such net built-in gains during the five-year recognition period
beginning on the date of conversion. As of January 1, 2014, the Company had net unrealized built-in gains, but did not incur a built-in-gains
tax for the 2014 tax year due to the fact that there were sufficient net capital loss carryforwards to completely offset recognized built-in
gains as well as available net operating losses. The five-year recognition period ended on December 31, 2018.
Per
Share Information
Net
change in net assets resulting from operations per basic common share is computed using the weighted-average number of shares outstanding
for the period presented. Diluted net change in net assets resulting from operations per common share is computed by dividing net increase/(decrease)
in net assets resulting from operations for the period adjusted to include the pre-tax effects of interest incurred on potentially dilutive
securities, by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding plus any potentially dilutive shares outstanding during the period.
The Company used the if-converted method in accordance with FASB ASC 260 , Earnings Per Share (“ASC 260”) to determine
the number of potentially dilutive shares outstanding. Refer to “Note 6—Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
per Common Share—Basic and Diluted” for further detail.
Recently
Issued or Adopted Accounting Standards
In
March 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-02, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326)”, which is intended to address
issues identified during the post-implementation review of ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement
of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments”. The amendment, among other things, eliminates the accounting guidance for troubled
debt restructurings by creditors in Subtopic 310-40, “Receivables - Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors”, while enhancing
disclosure requirements for certain loan refinancings and restructurings by creditors when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty.
The new guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company does not anticipate the new
standard will have a material impact to the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In
June 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-03 “Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject
to Contractual Sale Restrictions.” This change prohibits entities from taking into account contractual restrictions on the sale
of equity securities when estimating fair value and introduces required disclosures for such transactions. The standard is effective
for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2023, and should be applied prospectively. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption
of ASU 2022-03 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s future financial statements.
In
April 2020, as part of the Securities Offering Reform for Closed-End Investment Companies final rule, the Securities and Exchange Commission
(“SEC”) adopted certain structured data reporting requirements for BDCs to submit financial statement information using Inline
eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) format to the extent required of operating companies. BDCs that are eligible to file a
short-form registration statement will be subject to the above structuring requirements with respect to Forms filed on or after August
1, 2022. The Company adopted the XBRL format beginning August 1, 2022.
In
October 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-10, Codification Improvements, which made various technical changes and corrections intended to
provide clarifications to existing guidance, as well as simplifications to wording or structure of existing guidance. The Company adopted
the modified disclosure requirements during the period ended March 31, 2021.
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In
December 2020, the SEC adopted Rule 2a-5, which established requirements for satisfying a fund board’s obligation to determine
fair value in good faith for purposes of the 1940 Act. The rule permits boards to assign the determination of fair value to a “valuation
designee,” who may be the fund’s investment adviser or, if the fund is internally managed, an officer of the fund. The rule
also defines a market quotation as “readily available” only when that quotation is a quoted price (unadjusted) in active
markets for identical investments that the fund can access at the measurement date. In connection with the adoption of new Rule 2a-5,
the SEC also adopted new Rule 31a-4, which requires funds to maintain documentation to support fair value determinations and documentation
related to the designation of the valuation designee. The Company adopted amended valuation policies and procedures to comply with new
Rule 2a-5 and Rule 31a-4 in advance of the compliance date of September 8, 2022. The Company did not designate a valuation designee,
and the Board retains the sole responsibility to determine fair value in good faith under the 1940 Act.
In
December 2021, the SEC published Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 120 (“SAB 120”) to provide accounting and disclosure guidance
for stock compensation awards made to executives and conforming amendments to the Staff Accounting Bulletin Series to align with the
current authoritative accounting guidance in ASC 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation . In part, SAB 120 requires that
an entity disclose how it determines the current price of underlying shares for grant-date fair value, the policy for when an adjustment
to the share price is required, how it determines the amount of an adjustment to the share price and any significant assumptions used
in determining an adjustment to the share price. SAB 120 is effective for all stock compensation awards issued after December 1, 2021.
The Company is in compliance with the guidance pursuant to SAB 120 for any share-based compensation disclosures. See “Note 11 –
Stock-Based Compensation” for further discussion of the Company’s policies and procedures regarding share-based compensation.
The Company does not expect the impact of SAB 120 to be material to the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto.
From
time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the FASB or other standards setting bodies that are adopted by the Company
as of the specified effective date. The Company believes that the impact of recently issued standards and any that are not yet effective
will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements upon adoption.
NOTE
3— RELATED-PARTY ARRANGEMENTS
Consulting
Agreement
On and effective March 12, 2019, we entered into a Consulting Agreement
(the “Consulting Agreement”) with Michael T. Moe, the former Chairman of our Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer
and Chief Investment Officer of GSV Asset Management, our former investment adviser, for the purpose of assisting us with certain transition
services following the termination of the Company’s Investment Advisory Agreement and our internalization. Pursuant to the Consulting
Agreement, Mr. Moe provided certain transition services to us related to our existing portfolio investments for which Mr. Moe previously
had oversight in his role as the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of GSV Asset Management. Such transition services
included providing information to us regarding such portfolio companies, including as a member of a portfolio company’s board of
directors, assisting with the transition of portfolio company board seats as requested by us, making appropriate introductions to representatives
of portfolio companies, and providing other similar types of services that we may reasonably request.
The
term of the Consulting Agreement commenced on March 12, 2019 and continued for eighteen months in accordance with its terms. Pursuant
to the Consulting Agreement, we paid Mr. Moe a total amount equal to $ 1,250,000 . On September 12, 2020, the Consulting Agreement expired
in accordance with its terms and was not renewed or extended.
For
the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020, the Company incurred $ 0 ,
$ 0
and $ 582,438 ,
respectively, of consulting expense, as included in “professional fees” on the Consolidated Statements of Operations,
related to the Consulting Agreement.
Amended
and Restated Trademark License Agreement
On and effective March 12, 2019, we entered into an Amended and Restated
Trademark License Agreement (the “Amended and Restated License Agreement”) with GSV Asset Management in connection with the
termination of the Investment Advisory Agreement and the Company’s internalization.
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GSV
Asset Management is the owner of the trade name “GSV”, and other state or unregistered “GSV” marks, including
the trading symbol “GSVC” (collectively, the “Licensed Marks”). Pursuant to the Amended and Restated License
Agreement, GSV Asset Management granted us a non-transferable, non-sublicensable, and non-exclusive right and license to use the Licensed
Marks, solely in connection with the operation of our existing business.
The
term of the Amended and Restated License Agreement commenced on March 12, 2019 and continued for eighteen months in accordance with its
terms. Pursuant to the Amended and Restated License Agreement, we paid GSV Asset Management a total amount equal to $ 1,250,000 . On September
12, 2020, the Amended and Restated License Agreement expired in accordance with its terms and was not renewed or extended.
For
the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, the Company incurred $ 0 , $ 0 , and $ 582,438 , respectively, of licensing expense, as included
in “other expenses” on the Consolidated Statements of Operations, related to the Amended and Restated License Agreement.
Other
Arrangements
The
Company’s executive officers and directors serve or may serve as officers, directors, or managers of entities that operate in a
line of business similar to the Company’s, including new entities that may be formed in the future. Accordingly, they may have
obligations to investors in those entities, the fulfillment of which might not be in the best interests of the Company or the Company’s
stockholders.
The
1940 Act prohibits the Company from participating in certain negotiated co-investments with certain affiliates unless it receives an
order from the SEC permitting it to do so. As a BDC, the Company is prohibited under the 1940 Act from participating in certain transactions
with certain of its affiliates without the prior approval of the Board of Directors, including its independent directors, and, in some
cases, the SEC. The affiliates with which the Company may be prohibited from transacting include its officers, directors, and employees
and any person controlling or under common control with the Company, subject to certain exceptions.
In
the ordinary course of business, the Company may enter into transactions with portfolio companies that may be considered related-party
transactions. To ensure that the Company does not engage in any prohibited transactions with any persons affiliated with the Company,
the Company has implemented certain written policies and procedures whereby the Company’s executive officers screen each of the
Company’s transactions for any possible affiliations between the proposed portfolio investment, the Company, companies controlled
by the Company, and the Company’s executive officers and directors.
The
Company’s investment in Churchill Sponsor VI LLC, the sponsor of Churchill Capital Corp. VI, a special purpose acquisition company,
constituted a “remote-affiliate” transaction for purposes of the 1940 Act in light of the fact that Mark D. Klein, the Company’s Chairman,
Chief Executive Officer and President, has a non-controlling interest in the entity that controls Churchill Sponsor VI LLC, and is a
non-controlling member of the board of directors of Churchill Capital Corp VI. The Company’s investment in Churchill Sponsor VII
LLC, the sponsor of Churchill Capital Corp. VII, a special purpose acquisition company, also constituted a “remote-affiliate”
transaction for purposes of the 1940 Act in light of the fact that Mr. Klein has a non-controlling interest in the entity that controls
Churchill Sponsor VII LLC, and is a non-controlling member of the board of directors of Churchill Capital Corp. VII. In addition, Mr.
Klein’s brother, Michael Klein, is a control person of such Churchill entities. As of December 31, 2022, the fair values of the
Company’s investments in Churchill Sponsor VI LLC and Churchill Sponsor VII LLC were $ 200,000 and $ 300,000 , respectively.
The
Company’s investment in Skillsoft Corp. (f/k/a Software Luxembourg Holding S.A.) (“Skillsoft”) constituted a “remote-affiliate”
transaction for purposes of the 1940 Act in light of the fact that Mr. Klein has a non-controlling interest in the entity that controls
Churchill Sponsor II LLC, the sponsor of Churchill Capital Corp. II, a special purpose acquisition company, and is a non-controlling member
of the board of directors of Churchill Capital Corp. II, through which the Company executed a private investment in public equity transaction
in order to acquire common shares of Skillsoft alongside the merger of Skillsoft and Churchill Capital Corp II. In addition, Mr. Klein’s
brother, Michael Klein, is a control person of such Churchill entities. As of December 31, 2022, the fair value of the Company’s
investment in Skillsoft Corp. was $ 1,276,396 .
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The Company’s initial investment in Shogun Enterprises, Inc. on February
26, 2021 constituted a “remote-affiliate” transaction for purposes of the 1940 Act in light of the fact that Keri Findley,
a former senior managing director of the Company until her departure on March 9, 2022, was at the time of investment, a non-controlling
member of the board of directors of Shogun Enterprises, Inc., and held a minority equity interest in such portfolio company. The Company’s
investment in Architect Capital PayJoy SPV, LLC also constituted a “remote-affiliate” transaction for purposes of the 1940
Act in light of the fact that Ms. Findley, at the time of investment, was a non-controlling member of the board of directors of the investment
manager to Architect Capital PayJoy SPV, LLC, and held a minority equity interest in such investment manager. As of December 31, 2022,
the fair values of the Company’s remote-affiliate investments in Shogun Enterprises, Inc. (d/b/a Hearth) and Architect Capital PayJoy
SPV, LLC were $ 3,306,047
and $ 10,000,000 ,
respectively.
In addition, Ms. Findley and Claire Councill, a former investment professional
of the Company until her departure on April 15, 2022, are non-controlling members of the board of directors of Colombier Acquisition Corp.,
a special purpose acquisition company, which is sponsored by Colombier Sponsor LLC, one of the Company’s portfolio companies. The
Company’s investment in AltC Sponsor LLC, the sponsor of AltC Acquisition Corp, a special purpose acquisition company, constituted
a “remote-affiliate” transaction for purposes of the 1940 Act in light of the fact that Mr. Klein has a non-controlling interest
in one of the entities that controls AltC Sponsor LLC, and Allison Green, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance
Officer, Treasurer and Secretary, is a non-controlling member of the board of directors of AltC Acquisition Corp. As of December 31, 2022,
the fair values of the Company’s aggregate investments in each of Colombier Sponsor LLC and AltC Sponsor LLC were $ 2,711,842 and $ 250,000 , respectively.
NOTE
4— INVESTMENTS AT FAIR VALUE
Investment
Portfolio Composition
The
Company’s investments in portfolio companies consist primarily of equity securities (such as common stock, preferred stock and
options to purchase common and preferred stock) and to a lesser extent, debt securities, issued by private and publicly traded companies.
The Company may also, from time to time, invest in U.S. Treasury securities. Non-portfolio investments represent investments in U.S.
Treasury securities. As of December 31, 2022, the Company had 64 positions in 39 portfolio companies. As of December 31, 2021, the Company
had 64 positions in 38 portfolio companies.
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31, 2022
The
following tables summarize the composition of the Company’s investment portfolio by security type at cost and fair value as of
December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021:
SCHEDULE
OF COMPOSITION OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
Cost
Fair Value
Percentage of
Net Assets
Cost
Fair Value
Percentage of
Net Assets
Private Portfolio Companies
Preferred Stock
$ 118,472,118
$ 117,214,465
55.8 %
$ 99,964,047
$ 163,801,798
44.9 %
Common Stock
50,601,512
18,692,931
8.9 %
51,581,524
42,860,156
11.7 %
Debt Investments
6,316,466
4,488,200
2.1 %
5,807,373
3,011,438
0.8 %
Options
11,415,787
3,469,497
1.7 %
10,982,983
4,959,112
1.4 %
Total Private Portfolio Companies
186,805,883
143,865,093
68.5 %
168,335,927
214,632,504
58.8 %
Publicly Traded Portfolio Companies
Common Stock
29,322,625
13,323,485
6.3 %
39,119,450
44,573,225
12.2 %
Options
—
—
— %
—
930,524
0.3 %
Total Publicly Traded Portfolio Companies
29,322,625
13,323,485
6.3 %
39,119,450
45,503,749
12.5 %
Total Portfolio Investments
216,128,508
157,188,578
74.8 %
207,455,377
260,136,253
71.3 %
Non-Portfolio Investments
U.S. Treasury Bills
84,999,598
85,056,817
40.5 %
—
—
— %
Total Investments
$ 301,128,106
$ 242,245,395
115.3 %
$ 207,455,377
$ 260,136,253
71.3 %
The
geographic and industrial compositions of the Company’s portfolio at fair value as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 were
as follows:
As of December 31, 2022
As of December 31, 2021
Fair Value
Percentage of
Portfolio
Percentage of
Net Assets
Fair Value
Percentage of
Portfolio
Percentage of
Net Assets
Geographic Region
West
$ 94,996,805
60.4 %
45.1 %
$ 188,304,542
72.4 %
51.6 %
Northeast
46,944,432
29.9 %
22.4 %
47,666,629
18.3 %
13.1 %
Midwest
8,183,281
5.2 %
3.9 %
12,722,423
4.9 %
3.5 %
International
7,064,060
4.5 %
3.4 %
11,442,659
4.4 %
3.1 %
Total
$ 157,188,578
100.0 %
74.8 %
$ 260,136,253
100.0 %
71.3 %
As of December 31, 2022
As of December 31, 2021
Fair Value
Percentage of
Portfolio
Percentage of
Net Assets
Fair Value
Percentage of
Portfolio
Percentage of
Net Assets
Industry
Education Technology
$ 61,841,493
39.4 %
29.4 %
$ 109,048,688
41.9 %
29.9 %
Financial Technology
38,096,753
24.2 %
18.1 %
71,954,012
27.7 %
19.7 %
Marketplaces
27,291,467
17.4 %
13.0 %
49,346,174
19.0 %
13.5 %
Big Data/Cloud
14,927,819
9.5 %
7.1 %
12,300,823
4.7 %
3.4 %
Social/Mobile
14,047,018
8.9
%
6.7 %
16,439,523
6.3 %
4.5 %
Sustainability
984,028
0.6 %
0.5 %
1,047,033
0.4 %
0.3 %
Total
$ 157,188,578
100.0 %
74.8 %
$ 260,136,253
100.0 %
71.3 %
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December
31, 2022
The
table below details the composition of the Company’s industrial themes presented in the preceding tables:
Industry
Theme
Industry
Education
Technology
Business
Education
Education
Software
Interactive
Learning
Online
Education
Big
Data/Cloud
Data
Analysis
Gaming
Licensing
Retail
Technology
Geolocation
Technology
Warehouse
Automation
Marketplaces
Global
Innovation Platform
Knowledge
Networks
Micromobility
On-Demand
Commerce
Peer-to-Peer
Pet Services
Pharmaceutical
Technology
Real
Estate Platform
Subscription
Fashion Rental
Financial
Technology
Cannabis
REIT
Financial
Services
Home
Improvement Finance
Mobile
Finance Technology
Online
Marketplace Finance
Gaming
Technology
Special
Purpose Acquisition Company
Venture
Investment Fund
Social/Mobile
Digital
Media Platform
Digital
Media Technology
Interactive
Media & Services
Mobile
Access Technology
Social
Data Platform
Fitness
Technology
Social
Networking
Sustainability
Clean
Technology
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Investment
Valuation Inputs
The
fair values of the Company’s investments disaggregated into the three levels of the fair value hierarchy based upon the lowest
level of significant input used in the valuation as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are as follows:
SCHEDULE
OF FAIR VALUE OF INVESTMENT VALUATION INPUTS
As of December 31, 2022
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Securities
(Level 1)
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Total
Investments at Fair Value
Private Portfolio Companies
Preferred Stock
$ —
$ —
$ 117,214,465
$ 117,214,465
Common Stock
—
—
18,692,931
18,692,931
Debt Investments
—
—
4,488,200
4,488,200
Options
—
—
3,469,497
3,469,497
Private Portfolio Companies
—
—
143,865,093
143,865,093
Publicly Traded Portfolio Companies
Common Stock
13,298,992
24,493
—
13,323,485
Non-Portfolio Investments
U.S. Treasury bills
85,056,817
—
—
85,056,817
Total Investments at Fair Value
$ 98,355,809
$ 24,493
$ 143,865,093
$ 242,245,395
As of December 31, 2021
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Securities
(Level 1)
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Total
Investments at Fair Value
Private Portfolio Companies
Preferred Stock
$ —
$ —
$ 163,801,798
$ 163,801,798
Common Stock
—
—
42,860,156
42,860,156
Debt Investments
—
—
3,011,438
3,011,438
Options
—
—
4,959,112
4,959,112
Private Portfolio Companies
—
—
214,632,504
214,632,504
Publicly Traded Portfolio Companies
Common Stock
16,970,411
27,602,814
—
44,573,225
Options
—
930,524
—
930,524
Publicly Traded Portfolio Companies
16,970,411
28,533,338
—
45,503,749
Total Investments at Fair Value
$ 16,970,411
$ 28,533,338
$ 214,632,504
$ 260,136,253
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31, 2022
Significant
Unobservable Inputs for Level 3 Assets and Liabilities
In
accordance with FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement , the tables below provide quantitative information about the Company’s
fair value measurements of its Level 3 assets as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. In addition to the techniques and inputs
noted in the tables below, according to the Company’s valuation policy, the Company may also use other valuation techniques and
methodologies when determining the Company’s fair value measurements. The tables below are not intended to be all-inclusive, but
rather provide information on the significant Level 3 inputs as they relate to the Company’s fair value measurements. To the extent
an unobservable input is not reflected in the tables below, such input is deemed insignificant with respect to the Company’s Level
3 fair value measurements as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. Significant changes in the inputs in isolation would result
in a significant change in the fair value measurement, depending on the input and the materiality of the investment. Refer to “Note
2—Significant Accounting Policies— Investments at Fair Value ” for more detail.
SCHEDULE
OF FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS ON UNOBSERVABLE INPUT
As
of December 31, 2022
Asset
Fair Value
Valuation Approach/
Technique (1)
Unobservable Inputs (2)
Range (Weighted Average) (3)
Common stock in private companies
$ 18,692,931
Market approach
Revenue multiples
1.06 x - 4.42 x ( 1.74 x)
Liquidation Value
N/A
PWERM (5)
AFFO (4)
multiple
8.62 x - 12.62 x ( 10.94 x)
Preferred stock in private companies
$ 117,214,465
Market approach
Revenue multiples
0.47 x - 5.45 x ( 2.38 x)
Liquidation Value
N/A
Discounted cash flow
Discount rate
15.0 % ( 15.0 %)
PWERM (5)
Revenue multiples
1.17 x - 1.26 x
DLOM
10.0 % ( 10.0 %)
Financing Risk
10.0 % ( 10.0 %)
Debt investments
$ 4,488,200
Market approach
Revenue multiples
0.47 x - 5.45 x ( 3.6 x)
Options
$ 3,469,497
Option pricing model
Term to expiration (Years)
1.00 x - 5.29 x ( 1.65 x)
Discounted cash flow
Discount Rate
15.0 % ( 15.0 %)
(1)
As
of December 31, 2022, the Board used a hybrid market and income approach to value certain common and preferred stock investments
as the Board felt this approach better reflected the fair value of these investments. In considering multiple valuation approaches
(and consequently, multiple valuation techniques), the valuation approaches and techniques are not likely to change from one period
of measurement to the next; however, the weighting of each in determining the final fair value of a Level 3 investment may change
based on recent events or transactions. The hybrid approach may also consider certain risk weightings to account for the uncertainty
of future events. Refer to “Note 2—Significant Accounting Policies— Investments at Fair Value ” for
more detail.
(2)
The
Board considers all relevant information that can reasonably be obtained when determining the fair value of Level 3 investments.
Due to any given portfolio company’s information rights, changes in capital structure, recent events, transactions, or liquidity
events, the type and availability of unobservable inputs may change. Increases/(decreases) in revenue multiples, earnings before
interest and taxes (“EBIT”) multiples, time to expiration, and stock price/strike price would result in higher (lower)
fair values, all else equal. Decreases/(increases) in discount rates, volatility, and annual risk rates, would result in higher (lower)
fair values, all else equal. The market approach utilizes market value (revenue and EBIT) multiples of publicly traded comparable
companies and available precedent sales transactions of comparable companies. The Company carefully considers numerous factors when
selecting the appropriate companies whose multiples are used to value its portfolio companies. These factors include, but are not
limited to, the type of organization, similarity to the business being valued, relevant risk factors, as well as size, profitability
and growth expectations. In general, precedent transactions include recent rounds of financing, recent purchases made by the Company,
and tender offers. Refer to “Note 2—Significant Accounting Policies— Investments at Fair Value ” for
more detail.
(3)
The
weighted averages are calculated based on the fair market value of each investment.
(4)
Adjusted
Funds From Operations, or “AFFO”
(5)
Probability-Weighted
Expected Return Method, or “PWERM”
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31, 2022
As
of December 31, 2021
Asset
Fair
Value
Valuation
Approach/ Technique (1)
Unobservable
Inputs (2)
Range
(Weighted Average) (3)
Common
stock in private companies
$ 42,860,156
Market
approach
Revenue
multiples
1.80 x
- 9.62 x ( 6.00 x)
Discounted
cash flow
Discount
rate
15.0 %
( 15.0 %)
PWERM (5)
DLOM (6)
10.0 %
( 10.0 %)
AFFO (4)
multiple
23.03
- 36.28 x ( 23.03 x)
Financing
Risk
10.0 %
( 10.0 %)
Preferred
stock in private companies
$ 163,801,798
Market
approach
Revenue
multiples
0.53 x
- 9.62 x ( 6.63 x)
Discounted
cash flow
Discount
rate
15.0 %
( 15.0 %)
PWERM (5)
Revenue
multiples
1.05 x
- 9.62 x ( 3.04 x)
DLOM
10.0 %
( 10.0 %)
Financing
Risk
10.0 %
( 10.0 %)
Debt
investments
$ 3,011,438
Market
approach
Revenue
multiples
1.74 x
- 2.91 x ( 1.95 x)
Options
$ 4,959,112
Option
pricing model
Term
to expiration (Years)
0.17
- 6.61 ( 3.08 )
Volatility
37.7 %
- 56.5 % ( 37.7 %)
Discounted
cash flow
Discount
Rate
15.0 %
( 15.0 %)
(1)
As
of December 31, 2021, the Company used a hybrid market and income approach to value certain common and preferred stock investments
as the Company felt this approach better reflected the fair value of these investments. In considering multiple valuation approaches
(and consequently, multiple valuation techniques), the valuation approaches and techniques are not likely to change from one period
of measurement to the next; however, the weighting of each in determining the final fair value of a Level 3 investment may change
based on recent events or transactions. The hybrid approach may also consider certain risk weightings to account for the uncertainty
of future events. Refer to “Note 2—Significant Accounting Policies— Investments at Fair Value ” for
more detail.
(2)
The
Company considers all relevant information that can reasonably be obtained when determining the fair value of Level 3 investments.
Due to any given portfolio company’s information rights, changes in capital structure, recent events, transactions, or liquidity
events, the type and availability of unobservable inputs may change. Increases/(decreases) in revenue multiples, earnings before
interest and taxes (“EBIT”) multiples, time to expiration, and stock price/strike price would result in higher (lower)
fair values, all else equal. Decreases/(increases) in discount rates, volatility, and annual risk rates, would result in higher (lower)
fair values, all else equal. The market approach utilizes market value (revenue and EBIT) multiples of publicly traded comparable
companies and available precedent sales transactions of comparable companies. The Company carefully considers numerous factors when
selecting the appropriate companies whose multiples are used to value its portfolio companies. These factors include, but are not
limited to, the type of organization, similarity to the business being valued, relevant risk factors, as well as size, profitability
and growth expectations. In general, precedent transactions include recent rounds of financing, recent purchases made by the Company,
and tender offers. Refer to “Note 2—Significant Accounting Policies— Investments at Fair Value ” for
more detail.
(3)
The
weighted averages are calculated based on the fair market value of each investment.
(4)
Adjusted
Funds From Operations, or “AFFO”
(5)
Probability-Weighted
Expected Return Method, or “PWERM”
(6)
Discount
for Lack of Marketability, or “DLOM”
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December
31, 2022
The
aggregate values of Level 3 assets and liabilities changed during the year ended December 31, 2022 as follows:
SCHEDULE
OF AGGREGATE VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Common
Stock
Preferred
Stock
Debt
Investments
Options
Total
Year Ended December 31, 2022
Common
Stock
Preferred
Stock
Debt
Investments
Options
Total
Assets:
Fair Value as of December 31, 2021
$ 42,860,156
$ 163,801,798
$ 3,011,438
$ 4,959,112
$ 214,632,504
Transfers out of Level 3 (1)
( 6,918,251 )
( 1,775,506 )
—
( 48,639 )
( 8,742,396 )
Purchases, capitalized fees and interest
—
20,767,788
1,509,093
503,183
22,780,064
Sales/Maturity of investments
( 874,470 )
—
( 1,000,000 )
—
( 1,874,470 )
Realized gains/(losses)
160,965
—
—
( 70,379 )
90,586
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) included in earnings
( 16,535,469 )
( 65,579,615 )
967,669
( 1,873,780 )
( 83,021,195 )
Fair Value as of December 31, 2022
$ 18,692,931
$ 117,214,465
$ 4,488,200
$ 3,469,497
$ 143,865,093
Net change in unrealized appreciation/ (depreciation) of Level 3 investments still held as of December 31, 2022
$ ( 7,023,165 )
$ ( 63,138,372 )
$ 967,669
$ ( 1,624,324 )
$ ( 70,818,192 )
(1) During
the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company’s portfolio investments had the following
corporate actions which are reflected above:
Portfolio Company
Conversion from
Conversion to
Forge Global, Inc.
Common Shares, Class AA
Junior Preferred Shares
Junior Preferred Warrants, Strike Price $ 12.42 , Expiration Date 11/9/2025
Public Common shares (Level 2)
Common warrants, Strike Price $ 3.98 , Expiration Date 11/9/2025 (Level 2)
The
aggregate values of Level 3 assets and liabilities changed during the year ended December 31, 2021 as follows:
Common
Stock
Preferred
Stock
Debt
Investments
Options
Total
Year Ended December 31, 2021
Common
Stock
Preferred
Stock
Debt
Investments
Options
Total
Assets:
Fair Value as of December 31, 2020
$ 34,190,839
$ 141,235,987
$ 4,845,340
$ 5,872,210
$ 186,144,376
Fair value, beginning
$ 34,190,839
$ 141,235,987
$ 4,845,340
$ 5,872,210
$ 186,144,376
Transfers out of Level 3 (1)
( 31,652,675 )
( 155,414,652 )
( 5,211,120 )
( 1,619,463 )
( 193,897,910 )
Purchases, capitalized fees and interest
36,154,823
43,239,463
—
2,321,752
81,716,038
Sales/Maturity of investments
( 61,675 )
( 10,646,457 )
( 2,344,979 )
—
( 13,053,111 )
Realized gains/(losses)
204,195
5,551,864
88,788
( 103,655 )
5,741,192
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) included in earnings
4,024,649
139,835,593
5,633,409
( 1,511,732 )
147,981,919
Fair Value as of December 31, 2021
$ 42,860,156
$ 163,801,798
$ 3,011,438
$ 4,959,112
$ 214,632,504
Fair value, ending
$ 42,860,156
$ 163,801,798
$ 3,011,438
$ 4,959,112
$ 214,632,504
Net change in unrealized appreciation/ (depreciation) of Level 3 investments still held as of December 31, 2021
$ 6,117,069
$ 46,943,434
$ —
$ ( 586,899 )
$ 52,473,604
Net change in unrealized appreciation/ (depreciation) of Level 3 investments still held
$ 6,117,069
$ 46,943,434
$ —
$ ( 586,899 )
$ 52,473,604
(1)
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company’s
portfolio investments had the following corporate actions which are reflected above:
Portfolio Company
Conversion from
Conversion to
Coursera, Inc.
Preferred shares, Series F 8 %
Preferred shares, Series B 8 %
Public Common shares (Level 2)
Churchill Capital Corp. II
Common shares, Class A
Skillsoft Corp. Public Common shares (Level 2)
NewLake Capital Partners, Inc. (f/k/a GreenAcreage Real Estate Corp.)
Common shares
Public Common shares (Level 2)
A Place for Rover, Inc. (f/k/a DogVacay, Inc.)
Common shares
Rover Group, Inc. Public Common shares
(Level 2)
Enjoy Technology, Inc.
Preferred shares, Series B 6 %
Preferred shares, Series A 6 %
Convertible Promissory Note 14 % Due 1/30/2024
Public Common shares (Level 2)
Nextdoor Holdings, Inc.
Common shares
Public Common shares (Level 2)
Rent the Runway, Inc.
Preferred shares, Series G
Public Common shares (Level 2)
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31, 2022
Schedule
of Investments In, and Advances to, Affiliates
Transactions
during the year ended December 31, 2022 involving the Company’s controlled investments and non-controlled/affiliate investments
were as follows:
SCHEDULE
OF INVESTMENTS IN AND ADVANCES TO AFFILIATES
Type/Industry/Portfolio Company/Investment
Principal/
Quantity
Interest,
Fees, or
Dividends
Credited
in
Income
Fair
Value at December 31, 2021
Transfer
In/ (Out)
Purchases,
Capitalized
Fees,
Interest
and
Amortization
Sales
Realized
Gains/(Losses)
Unrealized
Gains/(Losses)
Fair
Value at December 31, 2022
Percentage
of
Net
Assets
CONTROLLED
INVESTMENTS * (2)
Options
Special Purpose Acquisition Company
Colombier
Sponsor LLC**–Class W Units (7)
2,700,000
$ —
$ 1,157,487
$ —
$ —
$ —
$ —
$ —
$ 1,157,487
0.55 %
Total Options
—
1,157,487
—
—
—
—
—
1,157,487
0.55 %
Preferred Stock
Clean Technology
SPBRX,
INC. (f/k/a GSV Sustainability Partners, Inc.)–Preferred shares, Class A (4)
14,300,000
—
1,047,033
—
—
—
—
( 63,005 )
984,028
0.47 %
Total Preferred Stock
—
1,047,033
—
—
—
—
( 63,005 )
984,028
0.47 %
Common Stock
Clean Technology
SPBRX, INC. (f/k/a GSV Sustainability Partners, Inc.)–Common
shares
100,000
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— %
Mobile Finance Technology
Architect
Capital PayJoy SPV, LLC**–Membership Interest in Lending SPV***
$ 10,000,000
1,685,000
10,000,000
—
—
—
—
—
10,000,000
4.76 %
Special Purpose Acquisition Company
Colombier
Sponsor LLC**–Class B Units (7)
1,976,033
—
1,554,354
—
—
—
—
1
1,554,355
0.74 %
Total Common Stock
1,685,000
11,554,354
—
—
—
—
1
11,554,355
5.50 %
TOTAL
CONTROLLED INVESTMENTS* (2)
$ 1,685,000
$ 13,758,874
$ —
$ —
$ —
$ —
$ ( 63,004 )
$ 13,695,870
6.52 %
NON-CONTROLLED/AFFILIATE
INVESTMENTS * (1)
Debt Investments
Global Innovation Platform
OneValley,
Inc. (f/k/a NestGSV, Inc.) –Convertible Promissory Note 8%, Due 8/23/2024 (3)
$ 1,010,198
$ —
$ 505,099
$ —
$ —
$ —
$ —
$ 1,483,101
$ 1,988,200
0.95 %
Total Debt Investments
—
505,099
—
—
—
—
1,483,101
1,988,200
0.95 %
Preferred Stock
Knowledge Networks
Maven Research, Inc.–Preferred shares, Series
C
318,979
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— %
Maven Research, Inc.–Preferred
shares, Series B
49,505
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— %
Total Knowledge Networks
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— %
Digital Media Platform
Ozy Media, Inc.–Preferred shares, Series C-2
6%
683,482
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— %
Ozy Media, Inc.–Preferred shares, Series B 6%
922,509
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— %
Ozy Media, Inc.–Preferred shares, Series A 6%
1,090,909
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— %
Ozy Media, Inc.–Preferred
shares, Series Seed 6%
500,000
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— %
Total Digital Media Platform
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— %
Interactive Learning
StormWind,
LLC–Preferred shares, Series D 8% (5)
329,337
—
621,093
—
—
—
( 87,664 )
533,429
0.25 %
StormWind,
LLC–Preferred shares, Series C 8% (5)
2,779,134
—
6,496,729
—
—
—
—
( 821,648 )
5,675,081
2.70 %
StormWind,
LLC–Preferred shares, Series B 8% (5)
3,279,629
—
4,423,607
—
—
—
—
( 872,976 )
3,550,631
1.69 %
StormWind,
LLC–Preferred shares, Series A 8% (5)
366,666
—
289,293
—
—
—
—
( 97,599 )
191,694
0.09 %
Total Interactive Learning
—
11,830,722
—
—
—
—
( 1,879,887 )
9,950,835
4.74 %
Total Preferred Stock
—
11,830,722
—
—
—
—
( 1,879,887 )
9,950,835
4.74 %
Options
Digital
Media Platform
Ozy Media, Inc.–Common Warrants, Strike Price
$ 0.01 , Expiration Date 4/9/2028
295,565
$ —
$ —
$ —
$ —
$ —
$ —
$ —
$ —
— %
Global Innovation Platform
OneValley, Inc. (f/k/a NestGSV, Inc.)–Preferred
Warrant Series B, Strike Price $ 2.31 , Expiration Date 5/29/2022
—
—
—
—
—
—
( 70,379 )
70,379
—
— %
OneValley, Inc. (f/k/a NestGSV,
Inc.)–Preferred Warrant Series B, Strike Price $ 2.31 , Expiration Date 12/31/2023
250,000
—
5,000
—
—
—
—
( 5,000 )
—
— %
OneValley,
Inc. (f/k/a NestGSV, Inc.)–Derivative Security, Expiration Date 8/23/2024 (6)
1
—
2,268,268
—
—
—
—
( 1,616,141 )
652,127
0.31 %
Total Global Innovation Platform
—
2,273,268
—
—
( 70,379 )
( 1,550,762 )
652,127
0.31 %
Total Options
—
2,273,268
—
—
—
( 70,379 )
( 1,550,762 )
652,127
0.31 %
Common Stock
Online Education
Curious.com, Inc.–Common shares
1,135,944
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— %
Total Common Stock
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— %
TOTAL
NON-CONTROLLED/AFFILIATE INVESTMENTS* (1)
$ —
$ 14,609,089
$ —
$ —
$ —
$ ( 70,379 )
$ ( 1,947,548 )
$ 12,591,162
6.00 %
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31, 2022
*
All
portfolio investments are non-income-producing, unless otherwise identified. Equity investments are subject to lock-up restrictions
upon their IPO. Preferred dividends are generally only payable when declared and paid by the portfolio company’s board of directors.
The Company’s directors, officers, employees and staff, as applicable, may serve on the board of directors of the Company’s
portfolio investments. (Refer to “Note 3—Related-Party Arrangements”). All portfolio investments are considered
Level 3 and valued using significant unobservable inputs, unless otherwise noted. (Refer to “Note 4—Investments at Fair
Value”). All portfolio investments are considered Level 3 and valued using unobservable inputs, unless otherwise noted. All
of the Company’s portfolio investments are restricted as to resale, unless otherwise noted, and were valued at fair value as
determined in good faith by the Company’s Board of Directors. (Refer to “Note 2—Significant Accounting Policies—Investments
at Fair Value”).
**
Indicates assets that SuRo Capital Corp. believes do not represent “qualifying assets” under Section
55(a) of the 1940 Act. Of the Company’s total investments as of December 31, 2022, 14.47 % of
its total investments are non-qualifying assets.
***
Investment
is income-producing.
(1)
“Affiliate
Investments” are investments in those companies that are “Affiliated Companies” of SuRo Capital Corp., as defined
in the 1940 Act. In general, a company is deemed to be an “Affiliate” of SuRo Capital Corp. if SuRo Capital Corp. beneficially
owns, directly or indirectly, between 5% and 25% of the voting securities ( i.e. , securities with the right to elect directors)
of such company.
(2)
“Control
Investments” are investments in those companies that are “Controlled Companies” of SuRo Capital Corp., as defined
in the 1940 Act. In general, under the 1940 Act, the Company would “Control” a portfolio company if the Company beneficially
owns, directly or indirectly, more than 25% of its outstanding voting securities (i.e., securities with the right to elect directors)
and/or had the power to exercise control over the management or policies of such portfolio company.
(3)
As
of December 31, 2022, the investments noted had been placed on non-accrual status.
(4)
The
SPBRX, INC. (f/k/a GSV Sustainability Partners, Inc.) preferred shares held by SuRo Capital Corp. do not entitle SuRo Capital Corp.
to a preferred dividend rate. SuRo Capital Corp. does not anticipate that SPBRX, INC. will pay distributions on a quarterly or regular
basis or become a predictable distributor of distributions.
(5)
SuRo
Capital Corp.’s investments in StormWind, LLC are held through SuRo Capital Corp.’s wholly owned subsidiary, GSVC SW
Holdings, Inc.
(6)
On
August 23, 2019, SuRo Capital Corp. amended the structure of its investment in OneValley, Inc. (f/k/a NestGSV, Inc.). As part of the
agreement, SuRo Capital Corp.’s equity holdings (warrants notwithstanding) were restructured into a derivative security.
OneValley, Inc. (f/k/a NestGSV, Inc.) has the right to call the position at any time over a five year period, ending August 23,
2024, while SuRo Capital Corp. can put the shares to OneValley, Inc. (f/k/a NestGSV, Inc.) at the end of the five year
period.
(7)
Colombier
Sponsor LLC is the sponsor of Colombier Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of effecting
a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more
businesses.
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31, 2022
Schedule
of Investments In, and Advances to, Affiliates
Transactions
during the year ended December 31, 2021 involving the Company’s controlled investments and non-controlled/affiliate investments
were as follows:
Type/Industry/Portfolio Company/Investment
Principal/
Quantity
Interest,
Fees, or
Dividends
Credited
in
Income
Fair
Value at December 31, 2020
Transfer
In/ (Out)
Purchases,
Capitalized
Fees,
Interest
and
Amortization
Sales
Realized
Gains/(Losses)
Unrealized
Gains/(Losses)
Fair
Value at December 31, 2021
Percentage
of
Net
Assets
CONTROLLED
INVESTMENTS * (2)
Options
Special Purpose Acquisition Company
Colombier
Sponsor LLC**–Class W Units (9)
2,700,000
$ —
$ —
$ —
$ 1,159,150
$ —
$ —
$ ( 1,663 )
$ 1,157,487
0.32 %
Total Options
—
—
—
1,159,150
—
—
( 1,663 )
1,157,487
0.32 %
Preferred Stock
Clean Technology
SPBRX,
INC. (f/k/a GSV Sustainability Partners, Inc.)–Preferred shares, Class A (4)
14,300,000
—
809,198
—
—
—
—
237,835
1,047,033
0.29 %
Total Preferred Stock
—
809,198
—
—
—
—
237,835
1,047,033
0.29 %
Common Stock
Clean Technology
SPBRX, INC. (f/k/a GSV Sustainability Partners, Inc.)–Common
shares
100,000
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— %
Mobile Finance Technology
Architect
Capital PayJoy SPV, LLC**–Membership Interest in Lending SPV*** (7)
$ 10,000,000
390,000
—
—
10,006,745
—
—
( 6,745 )
10,000,000
2.74 %
Special Purpose Acquisition Company
Colombier
Sponsor LLC**–Class B Units (9)
1,976,033
—
—
—
1,556,587
—
—
( 2,233 )
1,554,354
0.43 %
Total Common Stock
390,000
—
—
11,563,332
—
—
( 8,978 )
11,554,354
3.17 %
TOTAL
CONTROLLED INVESTMENTS* (2)
$ 390,000
$ 809,198
$ —
$ 12,722,482
$ —
$ —
$ 227,194
$ 13,758,874
3.78 %
NON-CONTROLLED/AFFILIATE
INVESTMENTS * (1)
Debt Investments
Corporate Education
CUX, Inc. (d/b/a CorpU)–Senior Subordinated Convertible
Promissory Note 4% Due 2/14/2023
$ —
$ —
$ 312,790
$ —
$ —
$ ( 1,344,981 )
$ 88,789
$ 943,402
$ —
— %
Global Innovation Platform
OneValley,
Inc. (f/k/a NestGSV, Inc.) –Convertible Promissory Note 8% Due 8/23/2024 (3)(6)
$ 1,010,198
$ —
$ 505,099
$ —
$ —
$ —
$ —
$ —
$ 505,099
0.14 %
Total Debt Investments
—
817,889
—
—
( 1,344,981 )
88,789
943,402
505,099
0.14 %
Preferred Stock
Corporate Education
CUX, Inc. (d/b/a CorpU)–Convertible preferred
shares, Series D 6%
—
—
73,882
—
—
( 1,159,243 )
380,636
704,725
—
— %
CUX, Inc. (d/b/a CorpU) -Convertible
preferred shares, Series C 8%
—
—
—
—
—
( 3,504,871 )
1,498,794
2,006,077
—
— %
Total Corporate Education
—
73,882
—
—
( 4,664,114 )
1,879,430
2,710,802
—
— %
Knowledge Networks
Maven Research, Inc.–Preferred shares, Series
C
318,979
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— %
Maven Research, Inc.–Preferred
shares, Series B
49,505
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— %
Total Knowledge Networks
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— %
Digital Media Platform
Ozy Media, Inc.–Preferred shares, Series C-2
6%
683,482
—
1,865,547
—
—
-
—
( 1,865,547 )
—
— %
Ozy Media, Inc.–Preferred shares, Series B 6%
922,509
—
3,350,952
—
—
—
—
( 3,350,952 )
—
— %
Ozy Media, Inc.–Preferred shares, Series A 6%
1,090,909
—
2,824,679
—
—
—
—
( 2,824,679 )
—
— %
Ozy Media, Inc.–Preferred
shares, Series Seed 6%
500,000
—
1,294,645
—
—
—
—
( 1,294,645 )
—
— %
Total Digital Media Platform
—
9,335,823
—
—
—
—
( 9,335,823 )
—
— %
Interactive Learning
StormWind,
LLC–Preferred shares, Series D 8% (5)
329,337
—
440,515
—
—
-
—
180,578
621,093
0.17 %
StormWind,
LLC–Preferred shares, Series C 8% (5)
2,779,134
—
4,804,218
—
—
—
—
1,692,511
6,496,729
1.78 %
StormWind,
LLC–Preferred shares, Series B 8% (5)
3,279,629
—
2,625,365
—
—
—
—
1,798,242
4,423,607
1.21 %
StormWind,
LLC–Preferred shares, Series A 8% (5)
366,666
$ —
$ 88,248
$ —
$ —
$ —
$ —
$ 201,045
$ 289,293
0.08 %
Total Interactive Learning
—
7,958,346
—
—
—
—
3,872,376
11,830,722
3.24 %
Total Preferred Stock
—
17,368,051
—
—
( 4,664,114 )
1,879,430
( 2,752,645 )
11,830,722
3.24 %
Options
Digital
Media Platform
Ozy Media, Inc.–Common Warrants, Strike Price
$ 0.01 , Expiration Date 4/9/2028
295,565
—
762,558
—
—
—
—
( 762,558 )
—
— %
Global Innovation Platform
OneValley, Inc. (f/k/a NestGSV,
Inc.)–Preferred Warrant Series A-3 - Strike Price $ 1.33 , Expiration Date 4/4/2021
—
—
4,687
—
—
—
—
( 4,687 )
—
— %
OneValley, Inc. (f/k/a NestGSV,
Inc.)–Preferred Warrant Series A-4, Strike Price $ 1.33 , Expiration Date 7/18/2021
—
—
27,500
—
—
—
( 74,380 )
46,880
—
— %
OneValley, Inc. (f/k/a NestGSV, Inc.)–Preferred
Warrant Series A-4, Strike Price $ 1.33 , Expiration Date 10/6/2021
—
—
65,000
—
—
—
—
( 65,000 )
—
— %
OneValley, Inc. (f/k/a NestGSV, Inc.)–Preferred
Warrant Series B, Strike Price $ 2.31 , Expiration Date 11/29/2021
—
—
—
—
—
—
( 29,275 )
29,275
—
— %
OneValley, Inc. (f/k/a NestGSV, Inc.)–Preferred
Warrant Series B, Strike Price $ 2.31 , Expiration Date 5/29/2022
125,000
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— %
OneValley, Inc. (f/k/a NestGSV,
Inc.)–Preferred Warrant Series B, Strike Price $ 2.31 , Expiration Date 12/31/2023
250,000
—
9,250
—
—
—
—
( 4,250 )
5,000
0.01 %
Derivative
Security, Expiration Date 8/23/2024 (6)
1
—
2,173,148
—
—
—
—
95,120
2,268,268
0.62 %
Total Global Innovation Platform
—
2,279,585
—
—
( 103,655 )
97,338
2,273,268
0.63 %
Total Options
—
3,042,143
—
—
—
( 103,655 )
( 665,220 )
2,273,268
0.63 %
Common Stock
Online Education
Curious.com, Inc.–Common shares
1,135,944
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— %
Cannabis
REIT
NewLake
Capital Partners, Inc. (f/k/a GreenAcreage Real Estate Corp.)**–Common shares*** (8)
—
$ 102,632
$ 8,937,690
$ ( 9,009,952 )
$ 500,319
$ —
$ —
$ ( 428,057 )
$ —
— %
Total Common Stock
102,632
8,937,690
( 9,009,952 )
500,319
—
—
( 428,057 )
—
— %
TOTAL
NON-CONTROLLED/AFFILIATE INVESTMENTS* (1)
$ 102,632
$ 30,165,773
$ ( 9,009,952 )
$ 500,319
$ ( 6,009,095 )
$ 1,864,564
$ ( 2,902,520 )
$ 14,609,089
4.01 %
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December
31, 2022
*
All
portfolio investments are non-income-producing, unless otherwise identified. Equity investments are subject to lock-up restrictions
upon their IPO. Preferred dividends are generally only payable when declared and paid by the portfolio company’s board of directors.
The Company’s directors, officers, employees and staff, as applicable, may serve on the board of directors of the Company’s
portfolio investments. (Refer to “Note 3—Related-Party Arrangements”). All portfolio investments are considered
Level 3 and valued using significant unobservable inputs, unless otherwise noted. (Refer to “Note 4—Investments at Fair
Value”). All portfolio investments are considered Level 3 and valued using unobservable inputs, unless otherwise noted. All
of the Company’s portfolio investments are restricted as to resale, unless otherwise noted, and were valued at fair value as
determined in good faith by the Company’s Board of Directors. (Refer to “Note 2—Significant Accounting Policies—Investments
at Fair Value”).
**
Indicates
assets that SuRo Capital Corp. believes do not represent “qualifying assets” under Section 55(a) of the 1940 Act. Of
the Company’s total investments as of December 31, 2021, 26.91 % of its total investments are non-qualifying assets.
***
Investment
is income-producing.
(1)
“Affiliate
Investments” are investments in those companies that are “Affiliated Companies” of SuRo Capital Corp., as defined
in the 1940 Act. In general, a company is deemed to be an “Affiliate” of SuRo Capital Corp. if SuRo Capital Corp. owns
5% or more of the voting securities ( i.e. , securities with the right to elect directors) of such company.
(2)
“Control
Investments” are investments in those companies that are “Controlled Companies” of SuRo Capital Corp., as defined
in the 1940 Act. In general, under the 1940 Act, the Company would “Control” a portfolio company if the Company owned
more than 25% of its outstanding voting securities (i.e., securities with the right to elect directors) and/or had the power to exercise
control over the management or policies of such portfolio company.
(3)
As
of December 31, 2021, the investments noted had been placed on non-accrual status.
(4)
The
SPBRX, INC. (f/k/a GSV Sustainability Partners, Inc.) preferred shares held by SuRo Capital Corp. do not entitle SuRo Capital Corp.
to a preferred dividend rate. SuRo Capital Corp. does not anticipate that SPBRX, INC. will pay distributions on a quarterly or regular
basis or become a predictable distributor of distributions.
(5)
SuRo
Capital Corp.’s investments in StormWind, LLC are held through SuRo Capital Corp.’s wholly owned subsidiary, GSVC SW
Holdings, Inc.
(6)
On
August 23, 2019, SuRo Capital Corp. amended the structure of its investment in OneValley, Inc. (f/k/a NestGSV, Inc.). As part of
the agreement, SuRo Capital Corp.’s equity holdings (warrants notwithstanding) were restructured into a derivative security.
OneValley, Inc. (f/k/a NestGSV, Inc.) has the right to call the position at any time over a five year period, while SuRo Capital
Corp. can put the shares to OneValley, Inc. (f/k/a NestGSV, Inc.) at the end of the five year period.
(7)
As
of December 31, 2021, the total $ 10.0 million capital commitment representing SuRo Capital Corp.’s Membership Interest in Architect
Capital PayJoy SPV, LLC had been called and funded.
(8)
During
the year ended December 31, 2021, NewLake Capital Partners, Inc. (f/k/a GreenAcreage Real Estate Corp.) declared an aggregate of
approximately $ 0.3 million in dividend distributions, of which approximately $ 0.1 million reflects the dividend income earned while
NewLake Capital Partners, Inc. (f/k/a GreenAcreage Real Estate Corp.) was a non-controlled/affiliate investment. SuRo Capital Corp.
does not anticipate that NewLake Capital Partners, Inc. (f/k/a GreenAcreage Real Estate Corp.) will pay distributions on a recurring
or regular basis or become a predictable distributor of distributions. On August 20, 2021, NewLake Capital Partners, Inc.(f/k/a GreenAcreage
Real Estate Corp.) went public via an initial public offering on the OTCQX. As of December 31, 2021, none of SuRo Capital Corp.’s
common shares in NewLake Capital Partners, Inc. (f/k/a GreenAcreage Real Estate Corp.) were subject to lock-up restrictions.
(9)
Colombier
Sponsor LLC is the sponsor of Colombier Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of effecting
a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more
businesses.
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31, 2022
NOTE
5— COMMON STOCK
Share
Repurchase Program
On
August 8, 2017, the Company announced a $ 5.0 million discretionary open-market share repurchase program of shares of the Company’s
common stock, $ 0.01 par value per share, of up to $ 5.0 million until the earlier of (i) August 6, 2018 or (ii) the repurchase of $ 5.0
million in aggregate amount of the Company’s common stock (the “Share Repurchase Program”). On November 7, 2017, the
Company’s Board of Directors authorized an extension of, and an increase in the amount of shares of the Company’s common
stock that may be repurchased under the discretionary Share Repurchase Program until the earlier of (i) November 6, 2018 or (ii) the
repurchase of $ 10.0 million in aggregate amount of the Company’s common stock. On May 3, 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors
authorized a $ 5.0 million increase in the amount of shares of the Company’s common stock that may be repurchased under the discretionary
Share Repurchase Program until the earlier of (i) November 6, 2018 or (ii) the repurchase of $ 15.0 million in aggregate amount of the
Company’s common stock. On November 1, 2018, our Board of Directors authorized a $ 5.0 million increase in the amount of shares
of our common stock that may be repurchased under the discretionary Share Repurchase Program until the earlier of (i) October 31, 2019
or (ii) the repurchase of $ 20.0 million in aggregate amount of our common stock. On August 5, 2019, our Board of Directors authorized
a $ 5.0 million increase in the amount of shares of our common stock that may be repurchased under the discretionary Share Repurchase
Program until the earlier of (i) August 4, 2020 or (ii) the repurchase of $ 25.0 million in aggregate amount of our common stock. On March
9, 2020, our Board of Directors authorized a $ 5.0 million increase in the amount of shares of our common stock that may be repurchased
under the discretionary Share Repurchase Program until the earlier of (i) March 8, 2021 or (ii) the repurchase of $ 30.0 million in aggregate
amount of our common stock. On October 28, 2020, our Board of Directors authorized a $ 10.0 million increase in the amount of shares of
our common stock that may be repurchased under the discretionary Share Repurchase Program until the earlier of (i) October 31, 2021 or
(ii) the repurchase of $ 40.0 million in aggregate amount of our common stock. On October 27, 2021, our Board of Directors approved an
extension of the Share Repurchase Program until the earlier of (i) October 31, 2022 or (ii) the repurchase of $ 40.0 million in aggregate
amount of our common stock. On March 13, 2022, our Board of Directors authorized a $ 15.0 million increase in the amount of shares of
our common stock that may be repurchased under the discretionary Share Repurchase Program until the earlier of (i) October 31, 2022 or
(ii) the repurchase of $ 55.0 million in aggregate amount of our common stock. On October 19, 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors
approved an extension of the Share Repurchase Program until the earlier of (i) October 31, 2023 or (ii) the repurchase of $ 55.0 million
in aggregate amount of the Company’s common stock.
The
timing and number of shares to be repurchased will depend on a number of factors, including market conditions and alternative investment
opportunities. The Share Repurchase Program may be suspended, terminated or modified at any time for any reason and does not obligate
the Company to acquire any specific number of shares of its common stock. Under the Share Repurchase Program, we may repurchase our outstanding
common stock in the open market provided that we comply with the prohibitions under our insider trading policies and procedures and the
applicable provisions of the 1940 Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
During
the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company repurchased 1,008,676 shares of the Company’s common stock under the Share Repurchase
Program. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company did not repurchase any shares of common stock under the Share Repurchase
Program. As of December 31, 2022, the dollar value of shares that remained available to be purchased by the Company under the Share Repurchase
Program was approximately $ 16.4 million.
Modified
Dutch Auction Tender Offer
On
August 8, 2022, the Company commenced a modified “Dutch Auction” tender offer (the “Modified Dutch Auction Tender Offer”)
to purchase up to 2,000,000 shares of its common stock from its stockholders, which expired on September 2, 2022 . In accordance
with the terms of the Modified Dutch Auction Tender Offer, the Company selected the lowest price per share of not less than $ 6.00 per
share and not greater than $ 7.00 per share.
Pursuant
to the Modified Dutch Auction Tender Offer, the Company repurchased 2,000,000
shares, representing 6.6 %
of its then outstanding shares, on or about September 12, 2022 at a price of $ 6.60
per share. The Company used available cash to fund the purchases of its shares of common stock in the Modified Dutch Auction Tender
Offer and to pay for all related fees and expenses.
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TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December
31, 2022
Amended
and Restated 2019 Equity Incentive Plan
Refer
to “Note 11—Stock-Based Compensation” for a description of the Company’s restricted shares of common stock granted
under the Amended & Restated 2019 Equity Incentive Plan (as defined therein).
Dividends
Paid in Common Stock
On
May 4, 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a dividend of $ 2.50 per share that was paid on June 30, 2021 to stockholders
of record as of the close of business on May 18, 2021. The ex-dividend date was May 17, 2021. The dividend was paid in cash and shares
of the Company’s common stock at the election of the stockholders, although the total amount of cash to be distributed to all stockholders
was limited to no more than 50% of the total dividend paid to all stockholders. The total dividend amount paid to all stockholders consisted
of approximately $ 30.0 million in cash and 2,335,527 in shares of common stock issued.
On
August 3, 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a dividend of $ 2.25 per share that was paid on September 30, 2021 to
stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 18, 2021. The ex-dividend date was August 17, 2021. The dividend was paid
in cash and shares of the Company’s common stock at the election of the stockholders, although the total amount of cash to be distributed
to all stockholders was limited to no more than 50% of the total dividend paid to all stockholders. The total dividend amount paid to
all stockholders consisted of approximately $ 29.6 million in cash and 2,225,193 in shares of common stock issued.
On
November 2, 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a dividend of $ 2.00 per share that was paid on December 30, 2021 to
stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 17, 2021. The ex-dividend date was November 16, 2021. The dividend was
paid in cash and shares of the Company’s common stock at the election of the stockholders, although the total amount of cash to
be distributed to all stockholders was limited to no more than 50% of the total dividend paid to all stockholders. The total dividend
amount paid to all stockholders consisted of approximately $ 28.5 million in cash and 2,170,807 in shares of common stock issued.
Conversion
of 4.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023
During
the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company issued 4,097,808 shares of its common stock and cash for fractional shares
upon the conversion of approximately $ 37.9 million in aggregate principal amount of the 4.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023. The
Company also redeemed approximately $ 0.3 million of aggregate principal amount for cash plus accrued and unpaid interest on March 29,
2021. During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company issued 174,888 shares of its common stock and cash for fractional shares upon
the conversion of $ 1,785,000 in aggregate principal amount of the 4.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023. Refer to “Note 10—Debt
Capital Activities” for more detail regarding conversion terms.
At-the-Market
Offering
On
July 29, 2020, the Company entered into an At-the-Market Sales Agreement, dated July 29, 2020 (the “Initial Sales Agreement”),
with BTIG, LLC, JMP Securities LLC and Ladenburg Thalmann & Co., Inc. (collectively, the “Agents”). Under the Initial
Sales Agreement, the Company may, but has no obligation to, issue and sell up to $ 50.0 million in aggregate amount of shares of its common
stock (the “Shares”) from time to time through the Agents or to them as principal for their own account (the “ATM Program”).
On September 23, 2020, the Company increased the maximum amount of Shares to be sold through the ATM Program to $ 150.0 million from $ 50.0
million. In connection with the upsize of the ATM Program to $ 150.0 million, the Company entered into Amendment No. 1 to the At-the-Market
Sales Agreement, dated September 23, 2020, with the Agents (the “Amendment No. 1 to the Sales Agreement,” and together with
the Initial Sales Agreement, the “Sales Agreement”). The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the ATM Program to
make investments in portfolio companies in accordance with its investment objective and strategy and for general corporate purposes.
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Sales
of the Shares, if any, will be made by any method that is deemed to be an “at-the-market” offering as defined in Rule 415
under the Securities Act, including sales made directly on the Nasdaq Global Select Market or sales made to or through a market maker
other than on an exchange, at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to prevailing market prices or at other
negotiated prices. Actual sales in the ATM Program will depend on a variety of factors to be determined by the Company from time to time.
The
Agents will receive a commission from the Company equal to up to 2.0 % of the gross sales price of any Shares sold through the Agents
under the Sales Agreement and reimbursement of certain expenses. The Sales Agreement contains customary representations, warranties and
agreements of the Company, conditions to closing, indemnification rights and obligations of the parties and termination provisions.
During
the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company issued and sold 17,807 shares under the ATM Program at a weighted-average
price of $ 13.01 per share, for gross proceeds of $ 231,677 and net proceeds of $ 229,896 , after deducting commissions to the Agents on
Shares sold. As of December 31, 2022, up to approximately $ 98.8 million in aggregate amount of the Shares remain available for sale under
the ATM Program.
NOTE
6— NET CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS PER COMMON SHARE—BASIC AND DILUTED
The
following information sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net increase in net assets resulting from operations per common
share, pursuant to ASC 260, for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020.
SCHEDULE
OF BASIC AND DILUTED COMMON SHARE
2022
2021
2020
Year Ended December 31,
2022
2021
2020
Earnings per common share–basic:
Net change in net assets resulting from operations
$ ( 132,177,053 )
$ 147,071,721
$ 75,337,438
Weighted-average common shares–basic
30,023,202
25,861,642
17,910,353
Earnings per common share–basic
$ ( 4.40 )
$ 5.69
$ 4.21
Earnings per common share–diluted:
Net change in net assets resulting from operations
$ ( 132,177,053 )
$ 147,071,721
$ 75,337,438
Adjustment for interest and amortization on 4.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 (1)
—
501,065
2,239,210
Net change in net assets resulting from operations, as adjusted
$ ( 132,177,053 )
$ 147,572,786
$ 77,576,648
Adjustment for dilutive effect of 4.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 (1)
—
896,725
3,880,545
Weighted-average common shares outstanding–diluted
30,023,202
26,758,367
21,790,898
Earnings per common share–diluted
$ ( 4.40 )
$ 5.52
$ 3.56
(1) As of December 31, 2022 and
2021, there were no potentially dilutive securities outstanding. For the year ended December 31, 2020, 0 potentially dilutive common
shares were excluded from the weighted average common shares outstanding for diluted net change in net assets resulting from
operations per common share because the effect of these shares would have been anti-dilutive.
NOTE
7— COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
In
the normal course of business, the Company may enter into investment agreements under which it commits to make an investment in a portfolio
company at some future date or over a specified period of time. As of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company had $ 1,330,000
and $ 1,330,000 , respectively, in non-binding investment agreements that required it to make a future investment in a portfolio company.
From
time to time, the Company may be a party to certain legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, including proceedings relating
to the enforcement of its rights under contracts with its portfolio companies. While the outcome of these legal proceedings cannot be
predicted with certainty, the Company does not expect that these proceedings will have a material effect upon its business, financial
condition or results of operations. The Company is not currently a party to any material legal proceedings.
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31, 2022
Operating
Leases & Related Deposits
The
Company currently has one operating lease for office space for which the Company has recorded a right-of-use asset and lease liability
for the operating lease obligation. The lease commenced June 3, 2019 and expires July 31, 2024 . The lease expense is presented as a single
lease cost that is amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease.
As
of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company booked a right-of-use asset and operating lease liability of $ 288,268 and $ 470,508 ,
respectively, on the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. As of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company recorded
a security deposit of $ 16,574 and $ 16,574 , respectively, on the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. For the years ended
December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company incurred $ 192,176 and $ 186,738 , respectively, of operating lease expense. The amounts reflected
on the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities have been discounted using the rate implicit in the lease. As of December 31,
2022, the remaining lease term was 1.6 years and the discount rate was 3.00 % .
The
following table shows future minimum payments under the Company’s operating lease as of December 31, 2022:
SCHEDULE
OF FUTURE MINIMUM PAYMENTS OF OPERATING LEASE
For the Years Ended December 31,
Amount
2023
190,750
2024
113,603
$ 304,353
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31, 2022
NOTE
8— FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
SCHEDULE
OF FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
Year Ended December 31,
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
Per Basic Share Data
Net asset value at beginning of the year
$ 11.72
$ 15.14
$ 11.38
$ 9.89
$ 9.64
Net investment loss (1)
( 0.49 )
( 0.38 )
( 0.81 )
( 0.49 )
( 0.37 )
Net realized gain/(loss) on investments (1)
( 0.20 )
8.46
0.92
0.99
( 0.36 )
Realized loss on partial repurchase of 5.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2018 (1)
—
—
—
—
( 0.02 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments (1)
( 3.72 )
( 2.39 )
3.78
0.69
0.47
Benefit from taxes on unrealized depreciation of investments (1)
—
—
—
0.05
0.33
Dividends declared
( 0.11 )
( 8.00 )
( 0.87 )
( 0.32 )
—
Issuance of common stock from stock dividend
—
0.74
—
—
—
Issuance of common stock from public offering (1)
0.01
0.01
0.30
—
—
Issuance of common stock from conversion of 4.75% Convertible Notes due 2023 (1)
—
( 1.91 )
( 0.11 )
—
—
Repurchase of common stock (1)
0.11
—
0.43
0.52
0.20
Stock-based compensation (1)
0.07
0.05
0.12
0.05
—
Net asset value at end of year
$ 7.39
$ 11.72
$ 15.14
$ 11.38
$ 9.89
Per share market value at end of year
$ 3.80
$ 12.95
$ 13.09
$ 6.55
$ 5.22
Total return based on market value (2)
( 69.45 )%
60.05 %
99.85 %
31.61 %
( 4.22 )%
Total return based on net asset value (2)
( 36.01 )%
30.25 %
33.04 %
15.08 %
2.59 %
Shares outstanding at end of year
28,429,499
31,118,556
19,914,023
17,564,244
19,762,647
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
Net assets at end of year
$ 210,020,702
$ 364,846,624
$ 301,583,073
$ 199,917,289
$ 195,378,159
Average net assets
$ 310,086,061
$ 396,209,139
$ 205,430,809
$ 209,261,190
$ 208,678,731
Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (3)
5.87 %
2.88 %
7.95 %
6.08 %
7.09 %
Ratio of incentive fee waiver to average net assets
— %
— %
— %
— %
( 2.40 )%
Ratio of management fee waiver to average net assets
— %
— %
— %
— %
( 0.43 )%
Ratio of income tax provision to average net assets
— %
— %
— %
( 0.42 )%
( 3.22 )%
Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (3)
5.87 %
2.88 %
7.95 %
5.66 %
1.04 %
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (3)
( 4.76 )%
( 2.51 )%
( 7.07 )%
( 4.52 )%
( 3.66 )%
Portfolio Turnover Ratio
4.31 %
28.34 %
14.87 %
12.95 %
5.01 %
(1)
Based
on weighted-average number of shares outstanding for the relevant period.
(2)
Total
return based on market value is based upon the change in market price per share between the opening and ending market values per
share in the period, adjusted for dividends and equity issuances. Total return based on net asset value is based upon the change
in net asset value per share between the opening and ending net asset values per share in the period, adjusted for dividends and
equity issuances.
(3)
For
the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company excluded $ 100,274 of non-recurring expenses. For the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company excluded $ 1,962,431 of non-recurring expenses.
For the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company excluded $ 1,769,820 of non-recurring expenses. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company excluded $ 352,667 of non-recurring expenses.
Because the ratios are calculated for the Company’s common stock taken as a whole, an individual investor’s ratios may vary
from these ratios.
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NOTE
9— INCOME TAXES
The
Company elected to be treated as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code beginning with its taxable year ended December 31, 2014 and has
qualified to be treated as a RIC for subsequent taxable years. The Company intends to continue to operate so as to qualify to be subject
to tax treatment as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code and, as such, will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax on the portion
of taxable income (including gains) distributed as dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes to stockholders. Taxable income includes
the Company’s taxable interest, dividend and fee income, reduced by certain deductions, as well as taxable net realized investment
gains. Taxable income generally differs from net income for financial reporting purposes due to temporary and permanent differences in
the recognition of income and expenses, and generally excludes net unrealized appreciation or depreciation, as such gains or losses are
not included in taxable income until they are realized.
To
qualify and be subject to tax as a RIC, the Company is required to meet certain income and asset diversification tests in addition to
distributing dividends of an amount generally at least equal to 90 % of its investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code
and determined without regard to any deduction for distributions paid, to its stockholders. The amount to be paid out as a distribution
is determined by the Board of Directors each quarter and is based upon the annual earnings estimated by the management of the Company.
To the extent that the Company’s earnings fall below the amount of dividend distributions declared, however, a portion of the total
amount of the Company’s distributions for the fiscal year may be deemed a return of capital for tax purposes to the Company’s
stockholders.
During
the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company declared distributions of $ 0.11 per share. The determination of the tax attributes of the
Company’s distributions is made annually as of the end of the Company’s taxable year generally based upon its taxable income
for the full taxable year and distributions paid for the full taxable year. As a result, a determination made on a by-dividend basis
may not be representative of the actual tax attributes of the Company’s distributions for a full taxable year. If the Company had
determined the tax attributes of our distributions taxable year-to-date as of December 31, 2022, 100 % would be from net realized investment
gains. However, there can be no certainty to stockholders that this determination is representative of what the actual tax attributes
of the Company’s fiscal year of 2022 distributions to stockholders will be.
As
a RIC, the Company will be subject to a 4 % nondeductible U.S. federal excise tax on certain undistributed income unless the Company makes
distributions treated as dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes in a timely manner to its stockholders in respect of each calendar
year of an amount at least equal to the sum of (1) 98% of our ordinary income (taking into account certain deferrals and elections) for
each calendar year, (2) 98.2% of our capital gain net income (adjusted for certain ordinary losses) for the 1-year period ending October
31 of each such calendar year and (3) any ordinary income and net capital gains for preceding years, but not distributed during such
years and on which the Company paid no U.S. federal income tax . The Company will not be subject to this excise tax on any amount on which
the Company incurred U.S. federal corporate income tax (such as the tax imposed on a RIC’s retained net capital gains).
Depending
on the level of taxable income earned in a taxable year, the Company may choose to carry over taxable income in excess of current taxable
year distributions from such taxable income into the next taxable year and incur a 4 % excise tax on such taxable income, as required.
The maximum amount of excess taxable income that may be carried over for distribution in the next taxable year under the Code is the
total amount of distributions paid in the following taxable year, subject to certain declaration and payment guidelines. To the extent
the Company chooses to carry over taxable income into the next taxable year, distributions declared and paid by the Company in a taxable
year may differ from the Company’s taxable income for that taxable year as such distributions may include the distribution of current
taxable year taxable income, the distribution of prior taxable year taxable income carried over into and distributed in the current taxable
year, or returns of capital.
The
Company has taxable subsidiaries which hold certain portfolio investments in an effort to limit potential legal liability and/or comply
with source-income type requirements contained in the RIC tax provisions of the Code. These taxable subsidiaries are consolidated for
GAAP and the portfolio investments held by the taxable subsidiaries are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements
and are recorded at fair value. These taxable subsidiaries are not consolidated with the Company for income tax purposes and may generate
income tax expense, or benefit, and tax assets and liabilities as a result of their ownership of certain portfolio investments. Any income
generated by these taxable subsidiaries generally would be subject to tax at normal corporate tax rates based on its taxable income.
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The
Company intends to timely distribute to its stockholders substantially all of its annual taxable income for each year, except that it
may retain certain net capital gains for reinvestment and, depending upon the level of taxable income earned in a year, may choose to
carry forward taxable income for distribution in the following year and pay any applicable U.S. federal excise tax.
As
of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company recorded a deferred tax liability of $ 0 . The Company is required to include net
deferred tax provision/benefit in calculating its total expenses even though these net deferred taxes are not currently payable/receivable.
Taxable income generally differs from net income for financial reporting purposes due to temporary and permanent differences in the recognition
of income and expenses, and generally excludes net unrealized appreciation or depreciation, as such gains or losses are not included
in taxable income until they are realized.
For
U.S. federal and state income tax purposes, a portion of the Taxable Subsidiaries’ net operating loss carryforwards and basis differences
may be subject to limitations on annual utilization in case of a change in ownership, as defined by federal and state law. The amount
of such limitations, if any, has not been determined. Accordingly, the amount of such tax attributes available to offset future profits
may be significantly less than the actual amounts of the tax attributes.
The
Company and the Taxable Subsidiaries identified their major tax jurisdictions as U.S. federal, New York, and California and may be subject
to the taxing authorities’ examination for the tax years 2019–2022 and 2018–2022, respectively. Further, the Company
and the Taxable Subsidiaries accrue all interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as incurred. As of December 31, 2022,
there were no material interest or penalties incurred related to uncertain tax positions.
Permanent
differences between ICTI and net investment income for financial reporting purposes are reclassified among capital accounts in the consolidated
financial statements to reflect their tax character. Differences in classification may also result from the treatment of short-term gains
as ordinary income for tax purposes. During the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company reclassified for book purposes amounts
arising from permanent book/tax differences related as follows:
SCHEDULE OF
RECLASSIFICATION OF BOOK/TAX DIFFERENCES
2022
2021
Year Ended December 31,
2022
2021
Capital in excess of par value
$ ( 14,709,928 )
$ ( 9,931,831 )
Accumulated undistributed net investment loss
14,709,928
8,007,039
Accumulated net realized gains from investments
—
( 1,924,792 )
For
income tax purposes, distributions paid to stockholders are reported as ordinary income, return of capital, long term capital gains or
a combination thereof. The tax character of distributions declared in the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020 was as follows:
SCHEDULE OF TAX
CHARACTER OF DISTRIBUTIONS
2022
2021
2020
Year Ended December 31,
2022
2021
2020
Ordinary income
$ —
$ —
$ —
Long-term capital gain
3,441,824
212,197,026
16,947,370
Return of capital
—
—
—
Distributions on a tax basis
—
—
—
For
federal income tax purposes, the tax cost of investments owned at December 31, 2022 and 2021, was $ 294,674,345 and $ 201,067,636 , respectively.
The gross unrealized appreciation and gross unrealized depreciation on investments owned at December 31, 2022 was $ 56,250,562 and $ 108,679,513 ,
respectively, and on investments owned at December 31, 2021 was $ 123,319,904 and $ 65,056,699 , respectively. The net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
on investments owned at December 31, 2022 and 2021, was $ ( 52,428,951 ) and $ 58,263,205 , respectively.
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December
31, 2022
At
December 31, 2022 and 2021, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis detailed below differ from the amounts reflected
in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities by temporary and other book/tax differences, primarily relating
to the tax treatment of certain investments in partnerships and wholly-owned subsidiary corporations, and organizational expenses, as
follows:
SCHEDULE OF COMPONENTS
OF DISTRIBUTED EARNINGS ON A TAX BASIS
2022
2021
Year Ended December 31,
2022
2021
Undistributed ordinary income/(loss)
$ ( 45,822,672 )
$ ( 35,883,906 )
Accumulated net realized gains/(losses) on investments
( 3,901,291 )
3,489,058
Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
( 52,428,951 )
58,263,205
Components of distributable earnings at year end
$ ( 102,152,914 )
$ 25,868,357
NOTE
10— DEBT CAPITAL ACTIVITIES
6.00%
Notes due 2026
On
December 17, 2021, the Company issued $ 70.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.00% Notes due 2026 (the “6.00% Notes due
2026”), pursuant to an Indenture, dated as of March 28, 2018 (the “Base Indenture”), between the Company and U.S. Bank
Trust Company, National Association (as successor in interest to U.S. Bank National Association), as trustee (the “Trustee”),
as supplemented by a second supplemental indenture, dated as of December 17, 2021 (together with the Base Indenture, the “Indenture”),
between the Company and the Trustee. On December 21, 2021, the Company issued an additional $ 5.0 million aggregate principal amount of
6.00% Notes due 2026 pursuant to an overallotment option. The 6.00% Notes due 2026 bear interest at a fixed rate of 6.00 % per year, payable
quarterly in arrears on March 30, June 30, September 30, and December 30 of each year, commencing on March 30, 2022. The 6.00% Notes
due 2026 have a maturity date of December 30, 2026, unless previously repurchased in accordance with their terms. The Company has the
right to redeem the 6.00% Notes due 2026, in whole or in part, at any time or from time to time, on or after December 30, 2024 at a redemption
price of 100 % of the outstanding principal amount of the 6.00% Notes due 2026 plus accrued and unpaid interest.
The
6.00% Notes due 2026 are direct unsecured obligations of the Company and rank pari passu , or equal in right of payment, with all
outstanding and future unsecured, unsubordinated indebtedness of the Company; senior to any of the Company’s future indebtedness
that expressly provides it is subordinated to the 6.00% Notes due 2026; effectively subordinated to any of the Company’s future
secured indebtedness (including indebtedness that is initially unsecured in respect of which the Company subsequently grants a security
interest), to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness (provided, however, that the Company has agreed under
the Indenture to not incur any secured or unsecured indebtedness that would be senior to the 6.00% Notes due 2026 while the 6.00% Notes
due 2026 are outstanding, subject to certain exceptions); and structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other
obligations of any of the Company’s subsidiaries.
The
6.00% Notes due 2026 are listed for trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “SSSSL”. The reported closing
market price of SSSSL on December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 was $ 23.51 and $ 25.68 per note, respectively. As of December 31, 2022
and December 31, 2021, the fair value of the 6.00% Notes due 2026 was $ 70.5 million and $ 77.0 million, respectively. The 6.00% Notes
due 2026 are classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy (Refer to “Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies”).
As of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company was in compliance with the terms of the Indenture.
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4.75%
Convertible Senior Notes due 2023
On
March 28, 2018, the Company issued $ 40.0 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes, which bore interest at a fixed
rate of 4.75 % per year, payable semi-annually in arrears on March 31 and September 30 of each year, commencing on September 30, 2018 .
The 4.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 had a maturity date of March 28, 2023 (the “4.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023”),
unless previously repurchased or converted in accordance with their terms. The Company did not have the right to redeem the 4.75% Convertible
Senior Notes due 2023 prior to March 27, 2021. On or after March 27, 2021, the Company could redeem the 4.75% Convertible Senior Notes
due 2023 for cash, in whole or in part, from time to time, at the Company’s option if (i) the closing sale price of the Company’s
common stock for at least 15 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during the period of any 20 consecutive trading days was greater
than or equal to 150% of the conversion price on each applicable trading day, (ii) no public announcement of a pending, proposed or intended
fundamental change had occurred which had not been abandoned, terminated or consummated, and (iii) no event of default under the indenture
governing the 4.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023, and no event that with the passage of time or giving of notice would constitute
an event of default under such indenture, had occurred or existed.
All
of these conditions were met and on February 19, 2021, the Company caused notices to be issued to the holders of the 4.75% Convertible
Senior Notes due 2023 regarding the Company’s exercise of its option to redeem, in whole, the issued and outstanding 4.75% Convertible
Senior Notes due 2023, pursuant to the governing indenture. The Company established March 29, 2021 as the date on which all of the 4.75%
Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 would be redeemed (the “Redemption Date”), at 100% of their principal amount ($ 1,000 per
convertible note), plus the accrued and unpaid interest thereon from September 30, 2020, through, but excluding, the Redemption Date.
Holders of the 4.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 had the option to surrender their 4.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 for
conversion into shares of the Company’s common stock at the then existing conversion rate, in lieu of receiving cash, at any time
prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding the Redemption Date.
On
the Redemption Date, the Company redeemed $ 0.3 million in aggregate principal amount of the 4.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 at
a redemption price equal to 100 % of their principal amount ($ 1,000 per convertible note), plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon. Due
to the election of certain holders to surrender their 4.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 for conversion into shares of the Company’s
common stock prior to the Redemption Date, the Company issued a total of 4,272,696 shares since the 4.75% Convertible Senior Notes due
2023 were initially issued. As result of such redemption and conversions, the 4.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 were no longer
outstanding as of the Redemption Date.
The
initial conversion rate for the 4.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 was 93.2836 shares of the Company’s common stock for each
$ 1,000 principal amount of the 4.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023, which represented an initial conversion price of approximately
$ 10.72 per share. As a result of the Company’s Modified Dutch Auction Tender Offer and cash dividends, the conversion rate for
the 4.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 changed to 108.0505 shares of the Company’s common stock for each $ 1,000 principal
amount of the 4.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023, which represented a conversion price of approximately $ 9.25 per share.
The
indenture governing the 4.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 contained customary financial reporting requirements and contained certain
restrictions on mergers, consolidations, and asset sales. The indenture also contained certain events of default, the occurrence of which
could have caused the 4.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 to become due and payable before their maturity or immediately.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company issued 4,097,808 shares
of its common stock and cash for fractional shares upon the conversion of approximately $ 37.9 million in aggregate principal amount of
the 4.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023. The Company also redeemed approximately $ 0.3 million of aggregate principal amount for cash
plus accrued and unpaid interest on March 29, 2021. During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company issued 174,888 shares of its
common stock and cash for fractional shares upon the conversion of $ 1,785,000 in aggregate principal amount of the 4.75% Convertible Senior
Notes due 2023.
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31, 2022
The
table below shows a reconciliation from the aggregate principal amount of 4.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 to the balance shown
on the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
SCHEDULE
OF DEBT
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
Initial aggregate principal amount of 4.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023
$ —
$ 38,215,000
Conversion of 4.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023
—
( 37,925,000 )
Redemption of 4.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023
—
( 290,000 )
Direct deduction of deferred debt issuance costs
—
—
4.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 Payable
$ —
$ —
The
4.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 were the Company’s general, unsecured, senior obligations and ranked senior in right of
payment to any future indebtedness that was expressly subordinated in right of payment to the 4.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023,
equal in right of payment to any existing and future unsecured indebtedness that was not so subordinated to the 4.75% Convertible Senior
Notes due 2023, effectively junior to any future secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness,
and structurally junior to all future indebtedness (including trade payables) incurred by the Company’s subsidiaries.
In
connection with the issuance of the 4.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023, the Company was required under the terms of its credit facility
with Western Alliance Bank (the “Credit Facility”) to deposit any proceeds from the 4.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023
offering into an account at Western Alliance Bank and was required to maintain at least $ 65.0 million (or such lesser amount to the extent
such funds are used to repay or repurchase a portion of the outstanding 5.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2018 prior to their maturity
and repayment in full) in an account at Western Alliance Bank until such time as the 5.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2018 were repaid
in full. The 5.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2018 matured on September 15, 2018 , at which time the Company repaid the remaining outstanding
aggregate principal amount of the 5.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2018, including accrued but unpaid interest. In addition, the Credit
Facility with Western Alliance Bank matured on May 31, 2019 . As a result, the company is no longer subject to such requirements.
NOTE
11— STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
2019
Equity Incentive Plan
On
June 5, 2019, our Board of Directors adopted, and our stockholders approved, an equity-based incentive plan (the “2019 Equity Incentive
Plan”), which authorized equity awards to be granted for up to 1,976,264 shares of our common stock. Under the 2019 Equity Incentive
Plan, the exercise price of awards would be set on the grant date and could not be less than the fair market value per share on such
date, however, that in the case of an incentive stock option granted to an employee who, at the time of the grant of such option, owned
stock representing more than ten percent ( 10 %) of the voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or the Company’s present
or future parent or subsidiary corporations, as defined in Section 424(e) or (f) of the Code, or other Affiliates the employees of which
were eligible to receive incentive stock options under the Code (the “10% Shareholders”), the exercise price per share would
be no less than one hundred ten percent (110%) of the fair market value per share on the date of grant. The fair market value would be
the closing price of the shares on Nasdaq on the date of grant.
On
July 17, 2019, stock options providing the right to purchase up to 1,165,000 shares were granted under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan
with an exercise price equal to the market price of our common stock at the grant date. These stock options had a vesting period of 3
years with 1/3 vesting immediately on the grant date, 1/3 vesting on July 17, 2020, and the remaining 1/3 vesting on July 17, 2021.
Cancellation
of Stock Option Awards Under 2019 Equity Incentive Plan
On
April 28, 2020, all stock option awards granted under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan were canceled for no payment pursuant to an option
cancellation agreement (the “Option Cancellation Agreement”). As a result, there are no stock option awards outstanding under
the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. In accordance with FASB ASC 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”)
all unrecognized compensation cost related to still unvested shares was recognized as of the date of cancellation. For more information,
including a description of the Option Cancellation Agreement, please refer to our current report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April
29, 2020. Such description of the Option Cancellation Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the text of such Option
Cancellation Agreement filed as Exhibit 10.3 to our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2020 filed with the
SEC on May 8, 2020.
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The
Company follows ASC 718 to account for stock options granted. Under ASC 718, compensation expense associated with stock-based compensation
is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized over the vesting period. Determining the appropriate
fair value model and calculating the fair value of stock-based awards at the grant date requires judgment, including estimating stock
price volatility, forfeiture rate, and expected option life. The time-based options granted on July 17, 2019 were ascribed a weighted-average
fair value of $ 2.57 per share. The fair value of options granted under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan was based upon a Black Scholes
option pricing model using the assumptions in the following table:
SCHEDULE OF STOCK OPTIONS,
VALUATION ASSUMPTIONS
Input Assumptions
As of July 17, 2019 Grant Date
Term (years)
5.55
Volatility
39.47 %
Risk-free rate
1.86 %
Dividend yield
— %
SCHEDULE
OF OPTION, ACTIVITY
Number of Shares
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding as of December 31, 2019
1,155,000
$ 6.57
$ 2.57
Cancelled
-
-
-
Outstanding
-
-
-
Vested and Exercisable as of December 31, 2019
385,000
$ 6.57
$ 2.57
Outstanding
-
-
-
Cancelled
( 1,155,000 )
$ 6.57
$ 2.57
Outstanding as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021
—
-
-
As
of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, there was $ 0
of total unrecognized compensation cost related
to non-vested stock options granted under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan, as the options were cancelled effective April 28, 2020.
Amended
and Restated 2019 Equity Incentive Plan
On
June 19, 2020, our Board of Directors adopted, and our stockholders approved, an amendment and restatement of the Company’s 2019
Equity Incentive Plan (the “Amended & Restated 2019 Equity Incentive Plan”) under which the Company is authorized to
grant equity awards for up to 1,627,967 shares of its common stock. In accordance with the exemptive relief granted to the Company by
the SEC on June 16, 2020 with respect to the Amended & Restated 2019 Equity Incentive Plan, the Company is generally authorized to
(i) issue restricted shares as part of the compensation package for certain of its employees, officers and all directors, including non-employee
directors (collectively, the “Participants”), (ii) issue options to acquire shares of its common stock (“Options”)
to certain employees, officers and employee directors as a part of such compensation packages, (iii) withhold shares of the Company’s
common stock or purchase shares of common stock from the Participants to satisfy tax withholding obligations relating to the vesting
of restricted shares or the exercise of Options granted to the certain Participants pursuant to the Amended & Restated 2019 Equity
Incentive Plan, and (iv) permit the Participants to pay the exercise price of Options granted to them with shares of the Company’s
common stock.
Under
the Amended & Restated 2019 Equity Incentive Plan, each non-employee director will receive an annual grant of $ 50,000 worth of restricted
shares of common stock (based on the closing stock price of the common stock on the grant date). Each grant of $ 50,000 in restricted
shares will vest, in full, if the non-employee director is in continuous service as a director of the Company through the anniversary
of such grant (or, if earlier, the annual meeting of the Company’s stockholders that is closest to the anniversary of such grant).
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31, 2022
Other
than such restricted shares granted to non-employee directors, the Company’s Compensation Committee may determine the time or times
at which Options and restricted shares granted to other Participants will vest or become payable or exercisable, as applicable. The exercise
price of each Option will not be less than 100% of the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date the option is
granted. However, any optionee who owns more than 10% of the combined voting power of all classes of the Company’s outstanding
common stock (a “10% Stockholder”), will not be eligible for the grant of an incentive stock option unless the exercise price
of the incentive stock option is at least 110% of the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. Generally,
no Option will be exercisable after the expiration of ten years from the date of grant. In the case of an Option granted to a 10% Stockholder,
the term of an incentive stock option will be for no more than five years from the date of grant.
During
the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company granted 241,827 restricted shares to the Company’s officers pursuant to the Amended
& Restated 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. These restricted shares have a vesting period of 3 years. The Company determined that the
fair values, based on the grant date close price of such restricted shares granted under the Amended & Restated 2019 Equity Incentive
Plan during the year ended December 31, 2022 were approximately $ 3,599,972 in the aggregate. On July 2, 2021, 21,760 restricted shares
related to the 2020 non-employee director grants vested. The Company expensed the full value of restricted stock compensation related
to annual non-employee director grants on the vesting date. On June 1, 2022, 15,080 restricted shares related to the 2021 non-employee
director grants vested.
For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, we recognized stock-based compensation expense of $ 2,015,600
and $ 1,306,615 , respectively. As of December 31, 2022
there were approximately $ 6,451,610 of
total unrecognized compensation costs related to the restricted share grants. Compensation expense associated with the restricted
shares is recognized on a quarterly basis over the respective vesting periods.
The
following table summarizes the activities for the Company’s restricted share grants for the year ended December 31, 2022 under
the Amended & Restated 2019 Equity Incentive Plan:
SCHEDULE OF EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
Number of Restricted Shares
Outstanding as of December 31, 2021
369,298
Granted
401,362
Vested (1)
( 149,040 )
Forfeited
( 15,000 )
Outstanding as of December 31, 2022
606,620
Vested as of December 31, 2022
170,800
(1) The
balance of vested shares as of December 31, 2022 reflects the total shares vested during
the period and has not been reduced for those vested shares forfeited at time of vest related
to net share settlement.
The
Amended & Restated 2019 Equity Incentive Plan provides for the concept of “net share settlement.” Specifically, it provides
that the Company is authorized to withhold the Common Stock at the time the restricted shares are vested and taxed in satisfaction of
the Participant’s tax obligations. On June 16, 2020, the Company received exemptive relief from the SEC to permit such withholding
of shares.
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December
31, 2022
NOTE
12— SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Portfolio
Activity
From
January 1, 2023 through March 15, 2023, the Company exited or received proceeds from the following investments:
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
Portfolio Company
Transaction Date
Shares Sold
Average Net Share Price (1)
Net Proceeds
Realized Loss (2)
Rent the Runway, Inc. (3)
1/4/2023
79,191
$ 3.05
$ 241,456
$ ( 961,837 )
Kahoot! ASA (4)
Various
38,305
1.97
75,602
( 100,465 )
NewLake Capital Partners, Inc. (f/k/a GreenAcreage Real Estate Corp.) (5)
Various
123,938
18.50
2,293,110
( 186,155 )
Residential Homes For Rent, LLC
(d/b/a Second Avenue) (6)
Various
N/A
N/A
166,667
—
Total
$ 2,776,835
$ ( 1,248,457 )
(1)
The
average net share price is the net share price realized after deducting all commissions and fees on the sale(s), if applicable.
(2)
Realized
loss does not include adjustments to amounts held in escrow receivable.
(3)
As
of January 4, 2023, SuRo Capital had sold its public common shares of Rent the Runway, Inc.
(4)
As
of March 8, 2023, SuRo Capital had sold its public common shares of Kahoot! ASA.
(5)
As
of March 15, 2023, SuRo Capital held 105,820 common shares of NewLake Capital Partners, Inc. (f/k/a GreenAcreage Real Estate Corp.)
(6)
Subsequent
to December 31, 2022, $ 0.2 million has been received from Residential Homes for Rent, LLC (d/b/a Second Avenue) related to the 15 %
term loan due December 23, 2023 . Of the proceeds received, $ 0.2 million repaid a portion of the outstanding principal and the remaining
proceeds were attributed to interest.
From
January 1, 2023 through March 15, 2023, the Company made the following investments (not including capitalized transaction costs):
SCHEDULE
OF INVESTMENTS BY COMPANY
Portfolio Company
Investment
Transaction Date
Amount ($)
Orchard Technologies, Inc. (1)
Series 1 Senior Preferred
1/13/2023
$ 2,000,000
Total
$ 2,000,000
(1)
Represents a follow-on investment
The
Company is frequently in negotiations with various private companies with respect to investments in such companies. Investments in private
companies are generally subject to satisfaction of applicable closing conditions. In the case of secondary market transactions, such
closing conditions may include approval of the issuer, waiver or failure to exercise rights of first refusal by the issuer and/or its
stockholders and termination rights by the seller or the Company. Equity investments made through the secondary market may involve making
deposits in escrow accounts until the applicable closing conditions are satisfied, at which time the escrow accounts will close and such
equity investments will be effectuated. From January 1, 2023 through March 15, 2023, the Company had $ 1.3 million in non-binding investment
agreements that required it to make a future investment in a portfolio company.
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31, 2022
Notice of Terminating Custody Agreements
On March 10, 2023, the Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National
Association (the “Custodian”) and U.S. Bank National Association (the “Document Custodian”
and, together with the Custodian, the “U.S. Bank Entities”) agreed to terminate, effective as of May 9, 2023 or such
later date as the parties mutually agree, the Custody Agreement, dated as of October 28, 2022, between the Company and the Custodian
(the “Securities Custody Agreement”), and the Document Custody Agreement, dated as of October 28, 2022, between the
Company and the Document Custodian (the “Document Custody Agreement” and, together with the Securities Custody
Agreement, the “Custody Agreements”). The Company has commenced a transition process with the U.S. Bank Entities, and
are currently in discussions with a number of reputable qualified custodians that it expects will be able to fulfill the
Company’s needs in providing the custodial services currently provided by the U.S. Bank Entities without disruption. The
termination of the Custody Agreements followed a determination by the parties that the arrangements set forth by the Custody
Agreements were no longer mutually beneficial. The Company does not believe that such termination will have a material adverse
impact on its operations or financial condition. See “Item 9B. Other Information” of this Form 10-K for additional
information.
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December
31, 2022
NOTE
13— SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA
SCHEDULE
OF QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA
December 31, 2022
September 30, 2022
June 30, 2022
March 31, 2022
Quarter Ended
December 31, 2022
September 30, 2022
June 30, 2022
March 31, 2022
Total Investment Income
$ 1,462,951
$ 519,511
$ 890,631
$ 583,100
Total Operating Expenses
4,326,133
4,328,744
4,701,519
4,807,805
Net Investment Loss
( 2,863,182 )
( 3,809,233 )
( 3,810,888 )
( 4,224,705 )
Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments
( 1,894,406 )
( 5,141,097 )
( 1,966,225 )
3,096,275
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) of Investments
( 7,633,982 )
( 36,951,920 )
( 88,562,575 )
21,584,885
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
$ ( 12,391,570 )
$ ( 45,902,250 )
$ ( 94,339,688 )
$ 20,456,455
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations per Common Share:
Basic
$ ( 0.44 )
$ ( 1.54 )
$ ( 3.08 )
$ 0.66
Diluted
$ ( 0.44 )
$ ( 1.54 )
$ ( 3.08 )
$ 0.66
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding–Basic
28,349,822
29,781,801
30,633,878
31,228,046
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding–Diluted
28,349,822
29,781,801
30,633,878
31,228,046
December 31, 2021
September 30, 2021
June 30, 2021
March 31, 2021
Quarter Ended
December 31, 2021
September 30, 2021
June 30, 2021
March 31, 2021
Total Investment Income
$ 380,754
$ 523,916
$ 274,820
$ 291,352
Total Operating Expenses
3,210,777
2,747,394
2,317,820
3,125,670
Net Investment Loss
( 2,830,023 )
( 2,223,478 )
( 2,043,000 )
( 2,834,318 )
Net Realized Gain on Investments
46,428,514
32,495,660
27,658,812
112,152,518
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) of Investments
( 53,134,601 )
( 15,023,778 )
7,741,252
( 1,315,837 )
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
$ ( 9,536,110 )
$ 15,248,404
$ 33,357,064
$ 108,002,363
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations per Common Share:
Basic
$ ( 0.32 )
$ 0.55
$ 1.32
$ 5.27
Diluted
$ ( 0.32 )
$ 0.55
$ 1.32
$ 4.50
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding–Basic
29,883,824
27,619,062
25,334,482
20,486,621
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding–Diluted
29,883,824
27,619,062
25,334,482
24,123,339
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TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December
31, 2022
December 31, 2020
September 30, 2020
June 30, 2020
March 31, 2020
Quarter Ended
December 31, 2020
September 30, 2020
June 30, 2020
March 31, 2020
Total Investment Income
$ 922,743
$ 408,107
$ 241,514
$ 251,763
Total Operating Expenses
5,177,327
2,995,998
4,908,902
3,256,316
Net Investment Loss
( 4,254,584 )
( 2,587,891 )
( 4,667,388 )
( 3,004,553 )
Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments
7,108,580
2,378,390
( 23,987 )
6,978,240
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) of Investments
58,424,928
16,129,442
26,522,195
( 27,665,934 )
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
$ 61,278,924
$ 15,919,941
$ 21,830,820
$ ( 23,692,247 )
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations per Common Share:
Basic
$ 3.06
$ 0.89
$ 1.33
$ ( 1.36 )
Diluted
$ 2.59
$ 0.76
$ 1.10
$ ( 1.36 )
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding–Basic
19,999,989
17,795,538
16,383,188
17,440,994
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding–Diluted
23,884,529
21,598,403
20,300,980
17,440,994
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31, 2022
NOTE
14— SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA
Summarized
Financial Information of Unconsolidated Subsidiaries
In
accordance with the SEC’s Regulation S-X and GAAP, the Company is not permitted to consolidate any subsidiary or other entity that
is not an investment company, including those in which the Company has a controlling interest; however, the Company must disclose certain
financial information related to any subsidiaries or other entities that are considered to be “significant subsidiaries”
under the applicable rules of Regulation S-X.
In
May 2020, the SEC adopted rule amendments that impacted the requirement of investment companies, including BDCs, to disclose the financial
statements of certain of their portfolio companies or acquired funds (the “Final Rules”). The Final Rules adopted a new definition
of “significant subsidiary” set forth in Rule 1-02(w)(2) of Regulation S-X under the Securities Act. Rules 3-09 and 4-08(g)
of Regulation S-X require investment companies to include separate financial statements or summary financial information, respectively,
in such investment company’s periodic reports for any portfolio company that meets the definition of “significant subsidiary.”
The Final Rules amended the definition of “significant subsidiary” in a manner that was intended to more accurately capture
those portfolio companies that were more likely to materially impact the financial condition of an investment company.
The
Company’s three controlled portfolio companies as of December 31, 2022, SPBRX, INC. (f/k/a GSV Sustainability Partners, Inc.),
Architect Capital PayJoy SPV, LLC and Colombier Sponsor LLC, did not meet the definition of a “significant subsidiary” as
set forth in Rule 1-02(w)(2). For comparability purposes, the Company has omitted the previously disclosed summarized financial information
of the Company’s significant subsidiaries for the quarter ended December 31, 2021 as the Company’s significant subsidiaries
would not have been considered significant subsidiaries under the Final Rules.
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Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement
Schedules
The
following documents are filed or incorporated by reference as part of this annual report on Form 10-K:
(1) Financial
Statements—Refer to Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K, which are incorporated herein
by reference.
Page
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
3
Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2022 and 2021
4
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020
5
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020
6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020
7
Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2022
8
Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2021
13
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
18
(2) Financial
Statement Schedules—None. We have omitted financial statement schedules because they
are not required or are not applicable, or the required information is shown in the financial
statements or notes to the financial statements.
(3) Exhibits
The
following exhibits are filed as part of this report or hereby incorporated by reference to exhibits previously filed with the SEC:
3.1
Articles of Amendment and Restatement (1)
3.2
Articles of Amendment (2)
3.3
Articles of Amendment (3)
3.4
Articles of Amendment (4)
3.5
Second Amended and Restated Bylaws (4)
4.1
Form of Common Stock Certificate (5)
4.2
Base Indenture, dated March 28, 2018, by and between the Registrant and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (6)
4.3
Second Supplemental Indenture, dated December 17, 2021, relating to the 6.00% Notes due 2026, by and between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (7)
4.4
Form of 6.00% Notes due 2026 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3) (7)
4.5
Description of Securities (8)
10.1
Dividend Reinvestment Plan (1)
10.2
SuRo Capital Corp. Amended and Restated 2019 Equity Incentive Plan (9)
10.3
Form of SuRo Capital Corp. Restricted Stock Agreement (Non-Employee Directors) (9)
10.4
Form of SuRo Capital Corp. Restricted Stock Agreement (Employees and Officers) (9)
10.5
Form of SuRo Capital Corp. Non-Qualified Stock Option Award (9)
10.6
Custody Agreement dated April 14, 2011 by and between the Registrant and U.S. Bank National Association (10)
10.7
Custody
Agreement, dated October 28, 2022, by and between the Registrant and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as
Custodian. (11)
10.8
Document
Custody Agreement, dated October 28, 2022, by and between the Registrant and U.S. Bank National Association, as Document Custodian. (11)
10.9
Form of Indemnification Agreement by and between the Company and each of its directors (1)
10.10
Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated April 26, 2021, by and between Sutter Rock Capital Corp. and Mark D. Klein (12)
10.11
Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated April 26, 2021, by and between Sutter Rock Capital Corp. and Allison Green (12)
10.12
Amendment No. 1 to Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated March 10, 2022, by and between SuRo Capital Corp. and Allison Green (8)
10.13
At-the-Market Sales Agreement dated as of July 29, 2020, by and among SuRo Capital Corp., BTIG LLC, JMP Securities LLC, and Ladenburg Thalmann & Co., Inc. (13)
10.14
Amendment No.1 to the At-the-Market Sales Agreement, dated as of September 23, 2020, by and among SuRo Capital Corp., BTIG LLC, JMP Securities LLC, and Ladenburg Thalmann & Co., Inc. (14)
14.1
Code of Ethics (16)
14.2
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (15)
21.1
List of Subsidiaries (Included in the notes to the consolidated financial statements contained in this report)*
23.1
Consent of Marcum LLP (16)
31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended*
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended*
32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
32.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
99.1
Report of Marcum LLP regarding the Senior Securities table (16)
99.2
Report of Deloitte & Touche LLP regarding the Senior Securities table (6)
(1)
Previously
filed in connection with Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-171578),
filed on March 30, 2011, and incorporated by reference herein.
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(2)
Previously
filed in connection with the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00852), filed on June 1, 2011, and incorporated
by reference herein.
(3)
Previously
filed in connection with the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00852) filed on August 1, 2019, and incorporated
by reference herein.
(4)
Previously
filed in connection with the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00852) filed on June 16, 2020, and incorporated
by reference herein.
(5)
Previously
filed in connection with Pre-Effective Amendment No. 3 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-175655),
filed on September 20, 2011, and incorporated by reference herein.
(6)
Previously
filed in connection with the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-239681), filed on July 2, 2020 and
incorporated by reference herein.
(7)
Previously
filed in connection with the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00852) filed on December 17, 2021 and incorporated
by reference herein.
(8)
Previously filed in connection with the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 814-00852) filed
on March 11, 2022 and incorporated by reference herein.
(9)
Previously
filed in connection with the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-239662) filed on July 2, 2020, and
incorporated by reference herein.
(10)
Previously
filed in connection with Pre-Effective Amendment No. 3 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-171578),
filed on April 15, 2011, and incorporated by reference herein.
(11)
Previously
filed in connection with the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00852) filed on November 1, 2022, and incorporated
by reference herein.
(12)
Previously
filed in connection with the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 814-00852), filed on May 6, 2021 and incorporated
by reference herein.
(13)
Previously filed in connection with the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00852) filed on August 3, 2020 and incorporated
by reference herein.
(14)
Previously
filed in connection with the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00852) filed on September 23, 2020 and incorporated
by reference herein.
(15)
Previously
filed in connection with the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 814-00852), filed on March 13, 2020 and incorporated
by reference herein.
(16)
Previously filed in connection with the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 814-00852), filed
on March 16, 2023 and incorporated by reference herein.
*
Filed
herewith.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
SURO CAPITAL CORP.
Date:
August 15, 2023
By:
/s/
Mark D. Klein
Mark
D. Klein
Chairman,
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal
Executive Officer)
Date:
August 15, 2023
By:
/s/
Allison Green
Allison
Green
Chief
Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Treasurer, and Corporate Secretary
(Principal
Financial and Accounting Officer)
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Date:
August 15, 2023
By:
/s/
Mark D. Klein
Mark
D. Klein
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date:
August 15, 2023
By:
/s/
Allison Green
Allison
Green
Chief Financial
Officer, Chief Compliance Officer,
Treasurer, and Corporate Secretary
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
Date:
August 15, 2023
By:
/s/
Leonard A. Potter
Leonard
A. Potter
Director
Date:
August 15, 2023
By:
/s/
Ronald M. Lott
Ronald
M. Lott
Director
Date:
August 15, 2023
By:
/s/
Marc Mazur
Marc
Mazur
Director
Date:
August 15, 2023
By:
/s/
Lisa Westley
Lisa
Westley
Director
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