10-Q
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f10q0621_phenixfincorp.htm
QUARTERLY REPORT
UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON,
DC 20549
Form
10-Q
☒
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For
the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2021
or
☐
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For
the transition period from to
Commission
file number: 1-35040
PHENIXFIN
CORPORATION
(Exact
Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware
27-4576073
(State
or Other Jurisdiction of
(I.R.S.
Employer
Incorporation
or Organization)
Identification
No.)
445
Park Avenue, 9 th Floor, New York, NY
10022
(Address
of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip
Code)
(212)
859-0390
(Registrant’s
Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Securities
registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title
of each class
Trading
Symbol(s)
Name
of each exchange on which registered
Common
Stock, par value $0.001 per share
PFX
The
NASDAQ Global Market
6.125%
Notes due 2023
PFXNL
The
NASDAQ Global Market
Securities
registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
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 period that 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 (§232.405 of this chapter) 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, a 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 ☒
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 is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Yes ☐
No ☒
The
Registrant had 2,658,921 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding as of August 11 , 2021.
PHENIXFIN
CORPORATION
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
Part
I. Financial Information
Item
1. Financial Statements
Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2021 (unaudited) and September 30, 2020
1
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 (unaudited)
2
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 (unaudited)
3
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 (unaudited)
4
Consolidated Schedules of Investments as of June 30, 2021 (unaudited) and September 30, 2020
5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
22
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
60
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
77
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
77
Part II. Other Information
78
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
78
Item 1A. Risk Factors
80
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
83
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
83
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
83
Item 5. Other Information
83
Item 6. Exhibits
84
SIGNATURES
88
i
PHENIXFIN
CORPORATION
Consolidated
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
June 30,
2021 (Unaudited)
September 30,
2020
Assets:
Investments at fair value
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments (amortized cost of $109,219,571 and $117,360,954, respectively)
$ 105,407,064
$ 114,321,948
Affiliated investments (amortized cost of $78,821,547 and $92,898,755, respectively)
68,722,983
84,873,023
Controlled investments (amortized cost of $37,489,171 and $117,874,821, respectively)
7,488,473
47,548,578
Total Investments at fair value
181,618,520
246,743,549
Cash and cash equivalents
52,864,911
56,522,148
Receivables:
Interest receivable
289,832
624,524
Fees receivable
106,528
119,028
Dividends receivable
66,445
-
Other assets
1,003,437
2,093,559
Total Assets
$ 235,949,673
$ 306,102,808
Liabilities:
Notes payable (net of debt issuance costs of $482,346 and $905,624, respectively)
$ 77,364,454
$ 150,960,662
Interest and fees payable
-
801,805
Due to affiliate
-
53,083
Due to broker
284,067
-
Management and incentive fees payable (see Note 6)
-
1,392,022
Administrator expenses payable (see Note 6)
60,685
156,965
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
1,547,888
2,108,225
Deferred revenue
14,003
10,529
Total Liabilities
79,271,097
155,483,291
Commitments and Contingencies (see Note 8)
Net Assets:
Common Shares, $0.001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; 2,723,709 shares issued; 2,678,921 and 2,723,709 common shares outstanding, respectively
2,679
2,724
Capital in excess of par value
670,122,430
672,381,617
Total distributable earnings (loss)
(513,446,533 )
(521,764,824 )
Total Net Assets
$ 156,678,576
$ 150,619,517
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
$ 235,949,673
$ 306,102,808
Net Asset Value Per Common Share
$ 58.49
$ 55.30
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
1
PHENIXFIN
CORPORATION
Consolidated
Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended
June 30
For the Nine Months Ended
June 30
2021
2020
2021
2020
Interest Income:
Interest from investments
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments:
Cash
$ 1,578,657
1,961,009
$ 4,785,374
7,499,171
Payment in-kind
186,733
138,018
356,762
465,339
Affiliated investments:
Cash
249,157
291,569
797,776
691,010
Payment in-kind
286,444
487,065
286,444
2,141,327
Controlled investments:
Cash
-
-
-
84,505
Payment in-kind
-
-
-
500,767
Total interest income
2,300,991
2,877,661
6,226,356
11,382,119
Dividend income
6,307,408
1,225,000
20,979,143
4,725,000
Interest from cash and cash equivalents
3,862
4,319
5,308
376,747
Fee income (see Note 9)
71,443
202,122
650,323
617,654
Other income
-
-
78,204
-
Total Investment Income
8,683,704
4,309,102
27,939,334
17,101,520
Expenses:
Base management fees (see Note 6)
-
1,317,223
1,146,403
4,966,728
Interest and financing expenses
1,260,825
2,736,136
4,538,520
12,312,183
General and administrative expenses
294,022
540,066
856,396
3,140,305
Salaries and Benefits
679,229
-
1,011,546
-
Administrator expenses (see Note 6)
106,578
614,535
546,372
1,742,419
Insurance expenses
444,832
333,816
1,404,312
988,394
Directors fees
179,000
347,500
875,217
960,000
Professional fees, net (see Note 8)
289,200
(511,519 )
113,797
(4,796,964 )
Expenses before expense support reimbursement and management and incentive fee waivers
3,253,686
5,377,757
10,492,563
19,313,065
Expense support reimbursement (see Note 6)
-
(349,427 )
-
(349,427 )
Total expenses net of expense support reimbursement and management and incentive fee waivers
3,253,686
5,028,330
10,492,563
18,963,638
Net Investment Income
5,430,018
(719,228 )
17,446,771
(1,862,118 )
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments
Net realized gains (losses):
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments
38,852
(532,253 )
4,093,500
(690,167 )
Affiliated investments
19,811
-
(10,433,117 )
-
Controlled investments
1,850
(37,389,588 )
(40,145,720 )
(39,076,425 )
Total net realized gains (losses)
60,513
(37,921,841 )
(46,485,337 )
(39,766,592 )
Net change in unrealized gains (losses):
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments
(1,794,173 )
7,379,695
(773,501 )
(8,422,875 )
Affiliated investments
1,513,353
8,137,213
(2,072,831 )
2,558,480
Controlled investments
1,759,025
31,389,160
40,325,544
(17,062,311 )
Total net change in unrealized gains (losses)
1,478,205
46,906,068
37,479,212
(22,926,706 )
Change in provision for deferred taxes on unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments
-
35,970
-
(49,694 )
Loss on extinguishment of debt (see Note 5)
-
(697,191 )
(122,355 )
(2,481,374 )
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)
1,538,718
8,323,006
(9,128,480 )
(65,224,366 )
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
$ 6,968,736
$ 7,603,778
$ 8,318,291
$ (67,086,484 )
Weighted Average Basic and diluted earnings per common share
$ 2.60
$ 2.79
$ 3.07
$ (24.63 )
Weighted Average Basic and diluted net investment income (loss) per common share
$ 2.02
$ (0.26 )
$ 6.44
$ (0.68 )
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding - Basic and Diluted (see Note 11)
2,683,093
2,723,711
2,707,794
2,723,711
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
2
PHENIXFIN
CORPORATION
Consolidated
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
(Unaudited)
Shares
Par Amount
Capital in
Excess of
Par Value
Total
Distributable
Earnings/(Loss)
Total
Net Assets
Balance at March 31, 2020
2,723,711
$ 2,724
$ 673,584,468
$ (531,844,924 )
$ 141,742,268
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)
-
-
-
(719,228 )
(719,228 )
Net realized gains (losses) on investments
-
-
-
(37,921,841 )
(37,921,841 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
-
-
-
46,906,068
46,906,068
Change in provision for deferred taxes on unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments
-
-
-
35,970
35,970
Net loss on extinguishment of debt
-
-
-
(697,191 )
(697,191 )
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
-
-
-
7,603,778
7,603,778
Balance at June 30, 2020
2,723,711
$ 2,724
$ 673,584,468
$ (524,241,146 )
$ 149,346,046
Balance at March 31, 2021
2,703,936
$ 2,704
$ 671,589,690
$ (520,415,269 )
$ 151,177,125
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)
-
-
-
5,430,018
5,430,018
Net realized gains (losses) on investments
-
-
-
60,513
60,513
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
-
-
-
1,478,205
1,478,205
-
-
-
6,968,736
6,968,736
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS
Repurchase of common shares
(25,015 )
(25 )
(1,467,260 )
-
(1,467,285 )
(25,015 )
(25 )
(1,467,260 )
-
(1,467,285 )
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
(25,015 )
(25 )
(1,467,260 )
6,968,736
5,501,451
Balance at June 30, 2021
2,678,921
$ 2,679
$ 670,122,430
$ (513,446,533 )
$ 156,678,576
Balance at September 30, 2019
2,723,711
$ 2,724
$ 673,584,468
$ (457,154,662 )
$ 216,432,530
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)
-
-
-
(1,862,118 )
(1,862,118 )
Net realized gains (losses) on investments
-
-
-
(39,766,592 )
(39,766,592 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
-
-
-
(22,926,706 )
(22,926,706 )
Change in provision for deferred taxes on unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments
-
-
-
(49,694 )
(49,694 )
Net loss on extinguishment of debt
-
-
-
(2,481,374 )
(2,481,374 )
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
-
-
-
(67,086,484 )
(67,086,484 )
Balance at June 30, 2020
2,723,711
$ 2,724
$ 673,584,468
$ (524,241,146 )
$ 149,346,046
Balance at September 30, 2020
2,723,709
$ 2,724
$ 672,381,617
$ (521,764,824 )
$ 150,619,517
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)
-
-
-
17,446,771
17,446,771
Net realized gains (losses) on investments
-
-
-
(46,485,337 )
(46,485,337 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
-
-
-
37,479,212
37,479,212
Net loss on extinguishment of debt
-
-
-
(122,355 )
(122,355 )
-
-
-
8,318,291
8,318,291
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS
Repurchase of common shares
(44,788 )
(45 )
(2,259,187 )
-
(2,259,232 )
(44,788 )
(45 )
(2,259,187 )
-
(2,259,232 )
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
(44,788 )
(45 )
(2,259,187 )
8,318,291
6,059,059
Balance at June 30, 2021
2,678,921
$ 2,679
$ 670,122,430
$ (513,446,533 )
$ 156,678,576
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
3
PHENIXFIN
CORPORATION
Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
For the Nine Months Ended
June 30
2021
2020
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
$ 8,318,291
$ (67,086,484 )
Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Investment increases due to payment-in-kind interest
(643,206 )
(3,539,584 )
Net amortization of premium (discount) on investments
(13,366 )
(91,980 )
Amortization of debt issuance cost
294,261
2,642,386
Net realized (gain) loss from investments
46,485,337
39,766,592
Net deferred income taxes
-
49,694
Net unrealized (gains) losses on investments
(37,479,212 )
22,926,706
Proceeds from sale and settlements of investments
87,789,083
103,367,413
Purchases, originations and participations
(31,013,606 )
(16,159,203 )
Loss on extinguishment of debt
122,355
2,481,374
(Increase) decrease in operating assets:
Other assets
1,090,122
931,926
Interest receivable
334,692
929,546
Receivable for dispositions and investments sold
-
(882,979 )
Fees receivable
12,500
(10,723 )
Dividends receivable
(66,445 )
-
Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
(560,337 )
(7,580,816 )
Interest and fees payable
(801,805 )
(2,102,943 )
Management and incentive fees payable, net
(1,392,022 )
(913,952 )
Administrator expenses payable
(96,280 )
(596,677 )
Deferred revenue
3,474
(74,577 )
Due to affiliate
(53,083 )
(13,398 )
Due to broker
284,067
-
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
72,614,820
74,042,321
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Paydowns on debt
(74,012,825 )
(106,122,923 )
Repurchase of common shares
(2,259,232 )
-
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
(76,272,057 )
(106,122,923 )
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(3,657,237 )
(32,080,602 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
56,522,148
84,283,903
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$ 52,864,911
$ 52,203,301
Supplemental information:
Interest paid during the period
$ 5,340,325
$ 11,772,739
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
4
PHENIXFIN
CORPORATION
Consolidated
Schedule of Investments
As
of June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
Company (1)
Industry
Type of Investment
Maturity
Par
Amount (2)
Cost (3)
Fair
Value (4)
% of
Net Assets (5)
Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliated
Investments:
Alpine SG, LLC (8)
High Tech Industries
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 5.75% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor)(14)
11/16/2022
$ 4,715,809
$ 4,715,809
$ 4,715,806
3.01 %
Senior Secured Incremental First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 8.50% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor)(14)
11/16/2022
472,087
472,087
472,087
0.30 %
Senior Secured First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan (LIBOR + 5.75% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor)(14)
11/16/2022
2,277,293
2,277,293
2,277,293
1.45 %
Senior Secured Incremental First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 6.50% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor)(14)
11/16/2022
4,174,037
4,094,287
4,174,037
2.66 %
11,639,226
11,559,476
11,639,223
7.42 %
Autosplice, Inc.
Automotive
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 8.00% Cash & 2.00% PIK, 1.00% LIBOR Floor)(14)
4/30/2022
11,854,234
11,854,234
11,854,234
7.57 %
11,854,234
11,854,234
11,854,234
7.57 %
Be Green Packaging, LLC
Containers, Packaging & Glass
Equity - 417 Common Units
1
416,250
-
0.00 %
1
416,250
-
0.00 %
Chimera Investment
Corp.(11)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
Equity - 112,310 Class C Preferred Units(18)(21)
112,310
2,755,253
2,904,337
1.85 %
112,310
2,755,253
2,904,337
1.85 %
Cleaver-Brooks, Inc.
Manufacturing
7.875% Senior Secured Notes(19)
3/1/2023
3,764,000
3,756,540
3,726,360
2.38 %
3,764,000
3,756,540
3,726,360
2.38 %
CM Finance SPV, LLC
Energy: Oil & Gas
Unsecured Debt(10)
101,463
101,463
-
0.00 %
101,463
101,463
-
0.00 %
5
Company (1)
Industry
Type of Investment
Maturity
Par
Amount (2)
Cost (3)
Fair
Value (4)
% of
Net Assets (5)
CPI International, Inc.
Aerospace & Defense
Senior Secured Second Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 7.25% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor)(13)
7/28/2025
2,607,062
2,599,755
2,483,227
1.58 %
2,607,062
2,599,755
2,483,227
1.58 %
Crow
Precision Components, LLC
Aerospace & Defense
Equity - 350 Common Units
350
700,000
127,474
0.08 %
350
700,000
127,474
0.08 %
DataOnline Corp.(8)
High Tech Industries
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 6.25% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor)(14)
11/13/2025
4,925,000
4,925,000
4,826,500
3.08 %
Revolving Credit Facility (LIBOR + 6.25% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor)(14)(16)
11/13/2025
607,143
607,143
592,857
0.38 %
5,532,143
5,532,143
5,419,357
3.46 %
Dividend and Income Fund(11)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
Equity - 45,653 Common Units(18)
45,653
665,852
676,121
0.43 %
45,653
665,852
676,121
0.43 %
Dream
Finders Homes, LLC(11)
Construction & Building
Preferred Equity (8.00% PIK)
4,808,834
4,808,834
4,616,481
2.95 %
4,808,834
4,808,834
4,616,481
2.95 %
Footprint Acquisition, LLC
Services: Business
Preferred Equity (8.75% PIK)(10)
4,049,398
4,049,398
2,348,651
1.50 %
Equity - 150 Common Units
150
-
-
0.00 %
4,049,548
4,049,398
2,348,651
1.50 %
Global Accessories Group, LLC
Consumer goods: Non-durable
Equity - 3.8% Membership Interest
380
151,337
-
0.00 %
380
151,337
-
0.00 %
Great AJAX Corp.(11)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
Equity - 37,254 Common Units(18)
37,254
469,512
483,557
0.31 %
37,254
469,512
483,557
0.31 %
6
Company (1)
Industry
Type of Investment
Maturity
Par
Amount (2)
Cost (3)
Fair
Value (4)
% of
Net Assets (5)
Non-Controlled/
Non-Affiliated Investments:
Impact Group, LLC
Services: Business
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 7.37% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor)(14)
6/27/2023
3,159,309
3,159,309
3,159,309
2.02 %
Senior Secured First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan (LIBOR + 7.37% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor)(14)
6/27/2023
9,155,136
9,155,136
9,155,136
5.84 %
12,314,445
12,314,445
12,314,445
7.86 %
InterFlex Acquisition Company, LLC
Containers, Packaging & Glass
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 9.00% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor)(13)
8/18/2022
11,535,906
11,535,906
11,535,906
7.36 %
11,535,906
11,535,906
11,535,906
7.36 %
Invesco
Mortgage Capital, Inc.(11)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
Equity - 205,000 Class C Preferred Units(18)(22)
205,000
5,035,506
5,139,350
3.28 %
205,000
5,035,506
5,139,350
3.28 %
Lighting Science Group Corporation
Containers, Packaging & Glass
Warrants - 0.62% of Outstanding Equity
5,000,000
955,680
-
0.00 %
5,000,000
955,680
-
0.00 %
New Residential Investment Corp.(11)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
Equity - 159,583 Class B Preferred Units(18)(23)
159,583
3,948,103
4,096,496
2.61 %
159,583
3,948,103
4,096,496
2.61 %
New York Mortgage
Trust, Inc.(11)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
Equity - 135,000 Class E Preferred Units(18)(24)
135,000
3,335,657
3,488,400
2.23 %
135,000
3,335,657
3,488,400
2.23 %
Point.360
Services: Business
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 6.00% PIK)(10)(15)
7/8/2020
2,777,366
2,103,712
-
0.00 %
2,777,366
2,103,712
-
0.00 %
7
Company (1)
Industry
Type of Investment
Maturity
Par
Amount (2)
Cost (3)
Fair
Value (4)
% of
Net Assets (5)
RateGain Technologies, Inc.
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure
Unsecured Debt(10)(12)
10/2/2023
589,821
589,821
-
0.00 %
Unsecured Debt(10)(12)
4/1/2024
761,905
761,905
-
0.00 %
1,351,726
1,351,726
-
0.00 %
Redwood Services Group, LLC(8)
Services: Business
Revolving Credit Facility (LIBOR + 6.00% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor)(13)(16)
6/6/2023
175,000
175,000
157,500
0.10 %
175,000
175,000
157,500
0.10 %
Sendero Drilling Company, LLC
Energy: Oil & Gas
Unsecured Debt (9.00% Cash)(10)
8/1/2022
297,500
283,238
-
0.00 %
297,500
283,238
-
0.00 %
Seotowncenter, Inc.
Services: Business
Equity - 3,434,169.6 Common Units
3,434,170
566,475
-
0.00 %
3,434,170
566,475
-
0.00 %
SFP Holding, Inc.
Services: Business
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 6.25% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor)(14)
9/1/2022
4,744,636
4,744,636
4,697,190
3.00 %
Senior Secured First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan (LIBOR + 6.25% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor)(14)
9/1/2022
1,839,544
1,839,544
1,821,149
1.16 %
Equity - 101,165.93 Common Units in CI (Summit) Investment Holdings LLC
101,166
1,067,547
863,957
0.55 %
6,685,346
7,651,727
7,382,296
4.71 %
SMART Financial Operations, LLC
Retail
Equity - 700,000 Class A Preferred Units
700,000
700,000
-
0.00 %
700,000
700,000
-
0.00 %
8
Company (1)
Industry
Type of Investment
Maturity
Par
Amount (2)
Cost (3)
Fair
Value (4)
% of
Net Assets (5)
Stancor, Inc.
Services: Business
Equity - 263,814.43 Class A Units
263,814
263,814
204,946
0.13 %
263,814
263,814
204,946
0.13 %
Thryv Holdings, Inc.(11)
Services: Business
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan B (LIBOR + 8.50% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor)(13)(19)
3/1/2026
6,120,000
5,944,492
6,120,000
3.91 %
6,120,000
5,944,492
6,120,000
3.91 %
Velocity Pooling Vehicle, LLC
Automotive
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 11.00%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor)(14)
4/28/2023
1,014,440
951,629
1,014,440
0.65 %
Equity - 5,441 Class A Units
5,441
302,464
62,299
0.04 %
Warrants - 0.65% of Outstanding Equity
3/30/2028
6,506
361,667
74,429
0.05 %
1,026,387
1,615,760
1,151,168
0.74 %
Walker Edison Furniture Company LLC
Consumer goods: Durable
Equity - 10,244 Common Units
10,244
1,500,000
7,537,535
4.81 %
10,244
1,500,000
7,537,535
4.81 %
Watermill-QMC Midco, Inc.
Automotive
Equity - 1.3% Partnership Interest(9)
518,283
518,283
-
-0.02 %
518,283
518,283
-
-0.02 %
Subtotal
Non-Controlled/
Non-Affiliated Investments
$ 97,262,228
$ 109,219,571
$ 105,407,064
67.28 %
9
Company (1)
Industry
Type of Investment
Maturity
Par
Amount (2)
Cost (3)
Fair
Value (4)
% of
Net Assets (5)
Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliated
Investments:
Affiliated Investments: (6)
1888 Industrial Services, LLC(8)
Energy: Oil & Gas
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan A (LIBOR + 5.00% PIK, 1.00% LIBOR Floor)(10)(14)
9/30/2021
9,946,740
9,473,066
-
0.00 %
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan B (LIBOR + 8.00% PIK, 1.00% LIBOR Floor)(10)(14)
9/30/2021
25,937,520
19,468,870
-
0.00 %
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan C (LIBOR + 5.00%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor)(10)(14)
9/30/2021
1,231,932
1,191,257
197,109
0.13 %
Revolving Credit Facility (LIBOR +5.00%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor)(14)(16)(25)
9/30/2021
3,554,069
3,554,069
3,554,069
2.27 %
Equity - 17,493.63 Class A Units
21,562
-
-
0.00 %
40,691,823
33,687,262
3,751,178
2.40 %
Black Angus Steakhouses, LLC(8)
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure
Senior Secured First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan (LIBOR + 9.00% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor)(13)
6/30/2022
758,929
758,929
758,929
0.48 %
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 9.00% PIK, 1.00% LIBOR Floor)(10)(13)
6/30/2022
8,412,596
7,767,533
2,136,799
1.36 %
Senior Secured First Lien Super Priority DDTL (LIBOR + 9.00% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor)(13)(16)
6/30/2022
1,500,000
1,500,000
1,500,000
0.96 %
10,671,525
10,026,462
4,395,728
2.80 %
Caddo Investors Holdings 1 LLC(11)
Forest Products & Paper
Equity - 6.15% Membership Interest(20)
2,528,826
2,528,826
3,766,822
2.40 %
2,528,826
2,528,826
3,766,822
2.40 %
10
Company (1)
Industry
Type of Investment
Maturity
Par
Amount (2)
Cost (3)
Fair
Value (4)
% of
Net Assets (5)
Dynamic Energy Services International LLC
Energy: Oil & Gas
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 13.50% PIK)(10)(15)
12/31/2021
12,930,235
7,824,975
-
0.00 %
Equity - 12,350,000 Class A Units
12,350,000
-
-
0.00 %
25,280,235
7,824,975
-
0.00 %
JFL-NGS Partners, LLC
Construction & Building
Equity - 57,300 Class B Units
57,300
57,300
33,383,212
21.31 %
57,300
57,300
33,383,212
21.31 %
JFL-WCS Partners, LLC
Environmental Industries
Equity - 129,588 Class B Units
129,588
129,588
10,070,454
6.43 %
129,588
129,588
10,070,454
6.43 %
Kemmerer Operations, LLC(8)
Metals & Mining
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (15.00% PIK)
6/21/2023
2,294,047
2,294,047
2,294,047
1.45 %
Senior Secured First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan (15.00% PIK)(16)
6/21/2023
288,614
288,614
288,614
0.18 %
Equity - 6.7797 Common Units
7
962,717
276,078
0.18 %
2,582,668
3,545,378
2,858,739
1.81 %
Path Medical, LLC
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan A (LIBOR + 9.50% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor)(10)(13)
10/11/2021
5,905,080
5,905,080
2,911,204
1.85 %
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan B (LIBOR + 13.00% PIK, 1.00% LIBOR Floor)(10)(13)
10/11/2021
7,783,840
6,599,918
-
0.00 %
Warrants - 7.68% of Outstanding Equity
123,867
499,751
-
0.00 %
13,812,787
13,004,749
2,911,204
1.85 %
URT Acquisition Holdings Corporation
Services: Business
Unsecured Debt (10.00% Cash)(17)
12/4/2024
2,109,589
2,109,589
2,109,589
1.35 %
Warrants
28,912
-
1,070,000
0.68 %
2,138,501
2,109,589
3,179,589
2.03 %
US Multifamily, LLC(11)
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (10.00% Cash)
12/31/2022
2,577,418
2,577,418
2,577,418
1.65 %
Equity - 33,300 Preferred Units
33,300
3,330,000
1,828,639
1.17 %
2,610,718
5,907,418
4,406,057
2.82 %
Subtotal Affiliated Investments
$ 100,503,971
$ 78,821,547
$ 68,722,983
43.86 %
11
Company (1)
Industry
Type of Investment
Maturity
Par
Amount (2)
Cost (3)
Fair
Value (4)
% of
Net Assets (5)
Controlled Investments: (7)
NVTN LLC(8)
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure
Senior Secured First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan (LIBOR + 4.00% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor)(10)(13)(16)
11/9/2021
6,565,875
6,565,875
6,027,473
3.85 %
Senior Secured First Lien Super Priority DDTL (LIBOR + 4.00% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor)(13)(16)
12/31/2024
1,500,000
1,497,224
1,461,000
0.93 %
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan B (LIBOR + 9.25% PIK, 1.00% LIBOR Floor)(10)(13)
11/9/2021
14,963,195
12,305,096
-
0.00 %
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan C (LIBOR + 12.00% PIK, 1.00% LIBOR Floor)(10)(13)
11/9/2021
10,014,223
7,570,054
-
0.00 %
Equity - 787.4 Class A Units
9,550,922
9,550,922
-
0.00 %
42,594,215
37,489,171
7,488,473
4.78 %
Subtotal Control Investments
$ 42,594,215
$ 37,489,171
$ 7,488,473
4.78 %
Total Investments, June 30, 2021
$ 240,360,414
$ 225,530,289
$ 181,618,520
115.92 %
12
(1)
All of our investments are domiciled in the United States. Certain investments also have international operations.
(2)
Par amount includes accumulated payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest, as applicable, and is net of repayments.
(3)
Net unrealized depreciation for U.S. federal income tax purposes totaled $44,153,134.
The tax cost basis of investments is $225,771,654 as of June 30, 2021.
(4)
Unless otherwise indicated, all securities are valued using significant unobservable inputs, which are categorized as Level 3 assets under the definition of ASC 820 fair value hierarchy (see Note 4).
(5)
Percentage is based on net assets of $156,678,576 as of June 30, 2021.
(6)
Affiliated Investments are defined by the 1940 Act as investments in companies in which the Company owns between 5% and 25% outstanding voting securities or is under common control with such portfolio company.
(7)
Control Investments are defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as investments in companies in which the Company owns more than 25% of the voting securities or maintains greater than 50% of the board representation.
(8)
The investment has an unfunded commitment as of June 30, 2021 (see Note 8), and fair value includes the value of any unfunded commitments.
(9)
Represents 1.3% partnership interest in Watermill-QMC Partners, LP and Watermill-EMI Partners, LP.
(10)
The investment was on non-accrual status as of June 30, 2021.
(11)
The investment is not a qualifying asset as defined under Section 55(a) of 1940 Act, in whole, or in part. As of June 30, 2021, 14.51% of the Company's portfolio investments were non-qualifying assets.
(12)
Security is non-income producing.
(13)
The interest rate on these loans is subject to the greater of a London Interbank Offering Rate (“LIBOR”) floor, or 1 month LIBOR plus a base rate. The 1 month LIBOR as of June 30, 2021 was 0.10%.
(14)
The interest rate on these loans is subject to the greater of a LIBOR floor, or 3 month LIBOR plus a base rate. The 3 month LIBOR as of June 30, 2021 was 0.15%.
(15)
The interest rate on these loans is subject to 3 month LIBOR plus a base rate. The 3 month LIBOR as of June 30, 2021 was 0.15%.
(16)
This investment earns 0.50% commitment fee on all unused commitment as of June 30, 2021, and is recorded as a component of interest income on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(17)
In lieu of paying 10.00% Cash, URT Acquisition Holdings Corporation may elect to pay 12.00% PIK. This security has been paying 10.00% Cash since 12/31/2020.
(18)
This investment represents a Level 1 security in the ASC 820 table as of June 30, 2021 (see Note 4).
(19)
This investment represents a Level 2 security in the ASC 820 table as of June 30, 2021 (see Note 4).
(20)
As a practical expedient, the Company uses net asset value (“NAV”) to determine the fair value of this investment.
(21)
The interest rate on this loan is fixed-to-floating and will shift to 3 month LIBOR plus a 4.743% spread on 9/30/2025.
(22)
The interest rate on this loan is fixed-to-floating and will shift to 3 month LIBOR plus a 5.29% spread on 9/27/2027.
(23)
The interest rate on this loan is fixed-to-floating and will shift to 3 month LIBOR plus a 5.64% spread on 8/15/2024.
(24)
The interest rate on this loan is fixed-to-floating and will shift to 3 month LIBOR plus a 6.429% spread on 1/15/2025.
(25)
In lieu of paying 5.00% Cash, 1888 Industrial Services, LLC may elect to pay 5.00% PIK. This security has been paying 5.00% Cash.
13
PHENIXFIN
CORPORATION
Consolidated
Schedule of Investments
September
30, 2020
Company (1)
Industry
Type
of Investment
Maturity
Par
Amount (2)
Cost (3)
Fair
Value (6)
% of
Net Assets (4)
Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliated
Investments:
Alpine
SG, LLC
High
Tech Industries
Senior
Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 5.75% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (13)
11/16/2022
4,715,809
4,715,809
4,466,815
3.0
%
Senior
Secured Incremental First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 8.50% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (13)
11/16/2022
472,087
472,087
472,087
0.3
%
Senior
Secured First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan (LIBOR + 5.75% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (13)
11/16/2022
2,277,293
2,277,293
2,157,052
1.4
%
Revolving
Credit Facility (LIBOR + 5.75% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (13)(15)
11/16/2022
1,000,000
1,000,000
947,200
0.6
%
8,465,189
8,465,189
8,043,154
American
Dental Partners, Inc.
Healthcare
& Pharmaceuticals
Senior
Secured Second Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 8.50% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (13)
9/25/2023
4,387,500
4,387,500
3,948,750
2.6
%
4,387,500
4,387,500
3,948,750
Autosplice,
Inc.
High
Tech Industries
Senior
Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 8.00% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (13)
12/17/2021
12,780,349
12,780,349
11,898,505
7.9
%
12,780,349
12,780,349
11,898,505
Avantor,
Inc. (10)
Wholesale
Equity
- 13,695 Common Units (16)
—
9,553,793
12,277,988
8.2
%
—
9,553,793
12,277,988
Be
Green Packaging, LLC
Containers,
Packaging & Glass
Equity
- 417 Common Units
—
416,250
—
0.0
%
—
416,250
—
CM
Finance SPV, LLC
Banking,
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
Unsecured
Debt
6/24/2021
101,463
101,463
101,463
0.1
%
101,463
101,463
101,463
CPI
International, Inc.
Aerospace
& Defense
Senior
Secured Second Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 7.25% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (12)
7/28/2025
2,607,062
2,598,252
2,219,392
1.5
%
2,607,062
2,598,252
2,219,392
14
Company (1)
Industry
Type
of Investment
Maturity
Par
Amount (2)
Cost (3)
Fair
Value (6)
% of
Net Assets (4)
Crow
Precision Components, LLC
Aerospace
& Defense
Equity
- 350 Common Units
—
700,000
723,131
0.5
%
—
700,000
723,131
CT
Technologies Intermediate Holdings, Inc. (11)
Healthcare
& Pharmaceuticals
Senior
Secured Second Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 9.00% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (13)
12/1/2022
7,500,000
7,500,000
6,832,500
4.5
%
7,500,000
7,500,000
6,832,500
DataOnline
Corp. (7)
High
Tech Industries
Senior
Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 6.25% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (13)
11/13/2025
4,962,500
4,962,500
4,786,331
3.2
%
Revolving
Credit Facility (LIBOR + 6.25% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (13)(15)
11/13/2025
535,714
535,714
510,357
0.3
%
5,498,214
5,498,214
5,296,688
Dream
Finders Homes, LLC
Construction
& Building
Preferred
Equity (8.00% PIK)
4,531,472
4,531,472
3,928,786
2.6
%
4,531,472
4,531,472
3,928,786
Footprint
Acquisition, LLC
Services:
Business
Preferred
Equity (8.75% PIK)
3,969,998
3,969,998
3,969,998
2.6
%
Equity
- 150 Common Units
—
—
1,960,830
1.3
%
3,969,998
3,969,998
5,930,828
Global
Accessories Group, LLC (11)
Consumer
goods: Non-durable
Equity
- 3.8% Membership Interest
—
151,337
—
0.0
%
—
151,337
—
Impact
Group, LLC
Services:
Business
Senior
Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 7.37% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (13)
6/27/2023
3,219,964
3,219,964
2,994,565
2.0
%
Senior
Secured First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan (LIBOR + 7.37% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (13)
6/27/2023
9,330,056
9,330,056
8,676,952
5.8
%
12,550,020
12,550,020
11,671,517
—
InterFlex
Acquisition Company, LLC
Containers,
Packaging & Glass
Senior
Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 9.00% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (12)
8/18/2022
12,098,406
12,098,406
11,987,100
8.0
%
12,098,406
12,098,406
11,987,100
15
Company (1)
Industry
Type
of Investment
Maturity
Par
Amount (2)
Cost (3)
Fair
Value (6)
% of
Net Assets (4)
Lighting
Science Group Corporation
Containers,
Packaging & Glass
Warrants
- 0.62% of Outstanding Equity (17)
2/19/2024
—
955,680
—
0.0
%
—
955,680
—
Manna
Pro Products, LLC
Consumer
goods: Non-durable
Senior
Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 6.00% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (12)
12/8/2023
5,343,674
5,343,674
5,123,515
3.4
%
Senior
Secured First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan (LIBOR + 6.00% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (12)
12/8/2023
1,085,219
1,085,219
1,040,508
0.7
%
6,428,893
6,428,893
6,164,023
Point.360
Services:
Business
Senior
Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 6.00% PIK) (9) (14)(21)
7/8/2020
2,777,366
2,103,712
186,083
0.1
%
2,777,366
2,103,712
186,083
RateGain
Technologies, Inc.
Hotel,
Gaming & Leisure
Unsecured
Debt (18)
7/31/2020
704,106
704,106
—
0.0
%
Unsecured
Debt (18)
7/31/2021
761,905
761,905
—
0.0
%
1,466,011
1,466,011
—
Redwood
Services Group, LLC (7)
Services:
Business
Revolving
Credit Facility (LIBOR + 6.00% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (12 )(15)
6/6/2023
700,000
700,000
647,500
0.4
%
700,000
700,000
647,500
Sendero
Drilling Company, LLC
Energy:
Oil & Gas
Unsecured
Debt (8.00% Cash) (9)
8/31/2021
488,750
465,319
—
0.0
%
488,750
465,319
—
Seotowncenter,
Inc.
Services:
Business
Equity
- 3,434,169.6 Common Units
—
566,475
686,834
0.5
%
—
566,475
686,834
SFP
Holding, Inc.
Construction
& Building
Senior
Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 6.25% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (13)
9/1/2022
4,776,955
4,776,955
4,733,962
3.1
%
Senior
Secured First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan (LIBOR + 6.25% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (13)
9/1/2022
1,852,522
1,852,522
1,835,850
1.2
%
Equity
- 101,165.93 Common Units in CI (Summit) Investment Holdings LLC
—
1,067,546
657,578
0.4
%
6,629,477
7,697,023
7,227,390
16
Company (1)
Industry
Type
of Investment
Maturity
Par
Amount (2)
Cost (3)
Fair
Value (6)
%
of
Net Assets (4)
SMART
Financial Operations, LLC
Retail
Equity
- 700,000 Class A Preferred Units
—
700,000
343,000
0.2
%
—
700,000
343,000
Stancor,
Inc.
Services:
Business
Equity
- 263,814.43 Class A Units
—
263,814
150,374
0.1
%
—
263,814
150,374
Starfish
Holdco, LLC
High
Tech Industries
Senior
Secured Second Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 9.00% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (12)
8/18/2025
1,000,000
989,935
926,500
0.6
%
1,000,000
989,935
926,500
—
URT
Acquisition Holdings Corporation
Services:
Business
Unsecured
Debt (10.00% PIK)
6/23/2021
2,567,929
2,567,929
2,567,929
1.7
%
2,567,929
2,567,929
2,567,929
Velocity
Pooling Vehicle, LLC
Automotive
Senior
Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 11.00% PIK, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (13)
4/28/2023
1,014,440
951,628
1,014,440
0.7
%
Equity
- 5,441 Class A Units
—
302,464
12,841
0.0
%
Warrants
- 0.65% of Outstanding Equity
3/30/2028
—
361,667
15,354
0.0
%
1,014,440
1,615,759
1,042,635
Walker
Edison Furniture Company LLC
Consumer
goods: Durable
Senior
Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 6.25% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (13)
9/26/2024
3,519,878
3,519,878
3,519,878
2.3
%
Equity
- 1,500 Common Units
—
1,500,000
6,000,000
4.0
%
3,519,878
5,019,878
9,519,878
Watermill-QMC
Midco, Inc.
Automotive
Equity
- 1.3% Partnership Interest (8)
—
518,283
—
0.0
%
—
518,283
—
Subtotal
Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliated Investments
$
101,082,417
$
117,360,954
$
114,321,948
17
Company (1)
Industry
Type
of Investment
Maturity
Par
Amount (2)
Cost (3)
Fair
Value (6)
% of
Net Assets (4)
Affiliated
Investments : (20)
1888
Industrial Services, LLC (7)
Energy:
Oil & Gas
Senior
Secured First Lien Term Loan A (LIBOR + 5.00% PIK, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (9)(13)
9/30/2021
9,946,741
9,473,067
—
0.0
%
Senior
Secured First Lien Term Loan B (LIBOR + 8.00% PIK, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (9)(13)
9/30/2021
25,937,520
19,468,870
—
0.0
%
Senior
Secured First Lien Term Loan C (LIBOR + 5.00%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (9)(13)
9/30/2021
1,231,932
1,191,257
1,166,763
0.8
%
Revolving
Credit Facility (LIBOR + 5.00% PIK, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (13)(15)
9/30/2021
3,554,069
3,554,069
3,554,069
2.4
%
Equity
- 17,493.63 Class A Units
—
—
—
0.0
%
40,670,262
33,687,263
4,720,832
Access
Media Holdings, LLC
Media:
Broadcasting & Subscription
Senior
Secured First Lien Term Loan (10.00% PIK) (9)(21)
7/22/2020
11,105,630
8,446,385
1,110,563
0.7
%
Preferred
Equity Series A
1,600,000
1,600,000
—
0.0
%
Preferred
Equity Series AA
800,000
800,000
—
0.0
%
Preferred
Equity Series AAA
971,200
971,200
—
0.0
%
Equity
- 16 Common Units
—
—
—
0.0
%
14,476,830
11,817,585
1,110,563
Black
Angus Steakhouses, LLC
Hotel,
Gaming & Leisure
Senior
Secured First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan (LIBOR + 9.00% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (12)
12/31/2020
758,929
758,929
758,929
0.5
%
Senior
Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 9.00% PIK, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (9)(12)
12/31/2020
8,412,596
7,767,532
5,047,557
3.4
%
Equity
- 17.9% Membership Interest
—
—
—
0.0
%
9,171,525
8,526,461
5,806,486
Caddo
Investors Holdings 1 LLC (10)
Forest
Products & Paper
Equity
- 6.15% Membership Interest (19)
—
2,528,826
2,990,776
2.0
%
—
2,528,826
2,990,776
—
18
Company (1)
Industry
Type
of Investment
Maturity
Par
Amount (2)
Cost (3)
Fair
Value (6)
% of
Net Assets (4)
Dynamic
Energy Services International LLC
Energy:
Oil & Gas
Senior
Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 13.50% PIK) (9)(14)
12/31/2021
12,930,235
7,824,974
905,116
0.6
%
Equity
- 12,350,000 Class A Units
—
—
—
0.0
%
12,930,235
7,824,974
905,116
JFL-NGS
Partners, LLC
Construction
& Building
Preferred
Equity - A-2 Preferred (3.00% PIK)
1,795,034
1,795,034
1,795,034
1.2
%
Preferred
Equity - A-1 Preferred (3.00% PIK)
232,292
232,292
232,292
0.2
%
Equity
- 57,300 Class B Units
—
57,300
38,780,067
25.7
%
2,027,326
2,084,626
40,807,393
—
JFL-WCS
Partners, LLC
Environmental
Industries
Preferred
Equity - Class A Preferred (6.00% PIK)
1,310,649
1,310,649
1,310,649
0.9
%
Equity
- 129,588 Class B Units
—
129,588
4,535,580
3.0
%
1,310,649
1,440,237
5,846,229
—
Kemmerer
Operations, LLC (7)
Metals
& Mining
Senior
Secured First Lien Term Loan (15.00% PIK)
6/21/2023
2,051,705
2,051,705
2,051,705
1.4
%
Senior
Secured First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan (15.00% PIK)
6/21/2023
515,699
515,699
515,699
0.4
%
Equity
- 6.7797 Common Units
—
962,717
962,717
0.6
%
2,567,404
3,530,121
3,530,121
Path
Medical, LLC
Healthcare
& Pharmaceuticals
Senior
Secured First Lien Term Loan A (LIBOR + 9.50% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (12)
10/11/2021
5,905,080
5,905,080
5,905,080
3.9
%
Senior
Secured First Lien Term Loan B (LIBOR + 13.00% PIK, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (9)(12)
10/11/2021
7,783,840
6,599,918
6,794,514
4.5
%
Warrants
- 7.68% of Outstanding Equity
1/9/2027
—
499,751
—
0.0
%
13,688,920
13,004,749
12,699,594
US
Multifamily, LLC (10)
Banking,
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
Senior
Secured First Lien Term Loan (10.00% Cash)
6/17/2021
5,123,913
5,123,913
5,123,913
3.4
%
Equity
- 33,300 Preferred Units
—
3,330,000
1,332,000
0.9
%
5,123,913
8,453,913
6,455,913
Subtotal
Affiliated Investments
$
101,967,064
$
92,898,755
$
84,873,023
19
Company (1)
Industry
Type
of Investment
Maturity
Par
Amount (2)
Cost (3)
Fair
Value (6)
% of
Net Assets (4)
Controlled
Investments : (5)
MCC
Senior Loan Strategy JV I LLC (10)
Multisector
Holdings
Equity
- 87.5% ownership of MCC Senior Loan Strategy JV I LLC
—
79,887,500
41,018,500
27.2
%
—
79,887,500
41,018,500
NVTN
LLC (7)
Hotel,
Gaming & Leisure
Senior
Secured First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan (LIBOR + 4.00% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (9)(12)
12/31/2024
6,565,875
6,565,875
4,530,078
3.0
%
Senior
Secured First Lien Super Priority DDTL (LIBOR + 4.00% Cash, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (9)(12)
12/31/2024
2,000,000
1,995,374
2,000,000
1.3
%
Senior
Secured First Lien Term Loan B (LIBOR + 9.25% PIK, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (9)(12)
12/31/2024
14,963,195
12,305,096
—
0.0
%
Senior
Secured First Lien Term Loan C (LIBOR + 12.00% PIK, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (9)(12)
12/31/2024
10,014,223
7,570,054
—
0.0
%
Equity
- 787.4 Class A Units
—
9,550,922
—
0.0
%
33,543,293
37,987,321
6,530,078
Subtotal
Control Investments
$
33,543,293
$
117,874,821
$
47,548,578
Total
Investments, September 30, 2020
$
236,592,774
$
328,134,530
$
246,743,549
163.8
%
(1)
All
of our investments are domiciled in the United States. Certain investments also have international operations.
(2)
Par
amount includes accumulated payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest, as applicable, and is net of repayments.
(3)
Gross
unrealized appreciation, gross unrealized depreciation, and net unrealized depreciation for U.S. federal income tax purposes totaled
$53,757,923, $134,877,746, and $81,119,823, respectively. The tax cost basis of investments is $327,863,372 as of September 30, 2020.
20
(4)
Percentage
is based on net assets of $150,619,517 as of September 30, 2020.
(5)
Control
Investments are defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as investments in companies
in which the Company owns more than 25% of the voting securities or maintains greater than 50% of the board representation.
(6)
Unless
otherwise indicated, all securities are valued using significant unobservable inputs, which are categorized as Level 3 assets under
the definition of ASC 820 fair value hierarchy (see Note 4).
(7)
The
investment has an unfunded commitment as of September 30, 2020 (see Note 8) and includes an analysis of the value of any unfunded
commitments.
(8)
Represents
1.3% partnership interest in Watermill-QMC Partners, LP and Watermill-EMI Partners, LP.
(9)
The
investment was on non-accrual status as of September 30, 2020.
(10)
The
investment is not a qualifying asset as defined under Section 55(a) of 1940 Act, in a whole, or in part. As of September 30, 2020,
25.4% of the Company’s portfolio investments were non-qualifying assets.
(11)
A
portion of this investment was sold via a participation agreement. The amount stated is the portion retained by the Company (see
Note 3).
(12)
The
interest rate on these loans is subject to the greater of a London Interbank Offering Rate (“LIBOR”) floor, or 1 month
LIBOR plus a base rate. The 1 month LIBOR as of September 30, 2020 was 0.15%.
(13)
The
interest rate on these loans is subject to the greater of a LIBOR floor, or 3 month LIBOR plus a base rate. The 3 month LIBOR as
of September 30, 2020 was 0.23%.
(14)
The
interest rate on these loans is subject to 3 month LIBOR plus a base rate. The 3 month LIBOR as of September 30, 2020 was 0.24%.
(15)
This
investment earns 0.50% commitment fee on all unused commitment as of September 30, 2020 and is recorded as a component of interest
income on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(16)
This
investment represents a Level 1 security in the ASC 820 table as of September 30, 2020 (see Note 4).
(17)
This
investment represents a Level 2 security in the ASC 820 table as of September 30, 2020 (see Note 4).
(18)
Security
is non-income producing.
(19)
As
a practical expedient, the Company uses net asset value (“NAV”) to determine the fair value of this investment.
(20)
Affiliated
Investments are defined by the 1940 Act as investments in companies in which the Company owns between 5% and 25% outstanding voting
securities or is under common control with such portfolio company.
(21)
The
investment was past due as of September 30, 2020.
See
accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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PHENIXFIN
CORPORATION
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
June
30, 2021
(unaudited)
Note
1. Organization
PhenixFIN
Corporation (“PhenixFIN”, the “Company,” “we” and “us”) is a non-diversified closed-end
management investment company incorporated in Delaware that has elected to be regulated as a business development company (“BDC”)
under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). We completed our initial public offering (“IPO”)
and commenced operations on January 20, 2011. The Company has elected, and intends to qualify annually, to be treated, for U.S. federal
income tax purposes, as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended (the “Code”). On November 18, 2020, the board of directors of the Company approved the adoption of an internalized
management structure, effective January 1, 2021. Until close of business on December 31, 2020 we were externally managed and advised
by MCC Advisors LLC (“MCC Advisors”), pursuant to an investment management agreement. MCC Advisors is a wholly owned subsidiary
of Medley LLC, which is controlled by Medley Management Inc. (NYSE: MDLY), a publicly traded asset management firm (“MDLY”),
which in turn is controlled by Medley Group LLC, an entity wholly owned by the senior professionals of Medley LLC. We use the term “Medley”
to refer collectively to the activities and operations of Medley Capital LLC, Medley LLC, MDLY, Medley Group LLC, MCC Advisors, associated
investment funds and their respective affiliates herein. Since January 1, 2021 the Company has been managed pursuant to an internalized
management structure.
On
March 26, 2013, our wholly owned subsidiary, Medley SBIC, LP (“SBIC LP”), a Delaware limited partnership that we own directly
and through our wholly owned subsidiary, Medley SBIC GP, LLC, received a license from the Small Business Administration (“SBA”)
to operate as a Small Business Investment Company (“SBIC”) under Section 301(c) of the Small Business Investment Company
Act of 1958, as amended. Effective July 1, 2019, SBIC LP surrendered its SBIC license and changed its name to Medley Small Business Fund,
LP. In addition, Medley SBIC GP, LLC changed its name to Medley Small Business Fund GP, LLC. Medley Small Business Fund, LP and Medley
Small Business Fund GP, LLC have since changed their names to PhenixFIN Small Business Fund, LP and PhenixFIN Small Business Fund GP,
LLC, respectively.
The
Company has formed and expects to continue to form certain taxable subsidiaries (the “Taxable Subsidiaries”), which are taxed
as corporations for federal income tax purposes. These Taxable Subsidiaries allow us to, among other things, hold equity securities of
portfolio companies organized as pass-through entities while continuing to satisfy the requirements of a RIC under the Code.
The
Company’s investment objective is to generate current income and capital appreciation. The management team seeks to achieve this
objective primarily through making loans, private equity or other investments in privately-held companies. The Company may also make
debt, equity or other investments in publicly-traded companies. (These investments may also include investments in other BDCs, closed-end
funds or REITs.) We may also pursue other strategic opportunities and invest in other assets or operate other businesses to achieve our
investment objective, such as operating and managing an asset-based lending business. The portfolio generally consists of senior secured
first lien term loans, senior secured second lien term loans, senior secured bonds, preferred equity and common equity. Occasionally,
we will receive warrants or other equity participation features which we believe will have the potential to increase total investment
returns. Our loan and other debt investments are primarily rated below investment grade or are unrated. Investments in below investment
grade securities are considered predominantly speculative with respect to the issuer’s capacity to pay interest and repay principal
when due.
Reverse
Stock Split; Authorized Share Reduction
At
the Company’s 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 30, 2020 (the “2020 Annual Meeting”), stockholders approved
a proposal to grant discretionary authority to the Company’s board of directors to amend the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation
(the “Certificate of Incorporation”) to effect a reverse stock split of its common stock, of 1-20 (the “Reverse Stock
Split”) and with the Reverse Stock Split to be effective at such time and date, if at all, as determined by the board of directors,
but not later than 60 days after stockholder approval thereof and, if and when the reverse stock split is effected, reduce the number
of authorized shares of common stock by the approved reverse stock split ratio (the “Authorized Share Reduction”).
Following
the 2020 Annual Meeting, on July 7, 2020, the board of directors determined that it was in the best interests of the Company and its
stockholders to implement the Reverse Stock Split and the Authorized Share Reduction. Accordingly, on July 13, 2020, the Company filed
a Certificate of Amendment (the “Certificate of Amendment”) to the Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State
of the State of Delaware to effect the Reverse Stock Split and the Authorized Share Reduction.
22
PHENIXFIN
CORPORATION
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
June
30, 2021
(unaudited)
Note
1. Organization (continued)
Pursuant
to the Certificate of Amendment, effective as of 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on July 24, 2020 (the “Effective Time”), each twenty
(20) shares of common stock issued and outstanding, immediately prior to the Effective Time, automatically and without any action on
the part of the respective holders thereof, were combined and converted into one (1) share of common stock. In connection with the Reverse
Stock Split, the Certificate of Amendment provided for a reduction in the number of authorized shares of common stock from 100,000,000
to 5,000,000 shares of common stock. No fractional shares were issued as a result of the Reverse Stock Split. Instead, any stockholder
who would have been entitled to receive a fractional share as a result of the Reverse Stock Split received cash payments in lieu of such
fractional shares (without interest and subject to backup withholding and applicable withholding taxes).
On
December 21, 2020, the Company announced that it completed the application process for and was authorized to transfer the listing of
its shares of common stock to the NASDAQ Global Market. The listing and trading of the common stock on the NYSE ceased at the close of
trading on December 31, 2020. Since January 4, 2021, the common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Market under the trading symbol “PFX.”
Sale
of MCC JV
On
October 8, 2020, the Company, Great American Life Insurance Company (“GALIC”), MCC Senior Loan Strategy JV I LLC (the “MCC
JV”), and an affiliate of Golub Capital LLC (“Golub”) entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement pursuant
to which a fund affiliated with and managed by Golub concurrently purchased all of the Company’s interest in the MCC JV and all
of GALIC’s interest in the MCC JV for a pre-adjusted gross purchase price of $156.4 million and an adjusted gross purchase price
(which constitutes the aggregate consideration for the membership interests) of $145.3 million (giving effect to adjustments primarily
for principal and interest payments from portfolio companies of MCC JV from July 1, 2020 through October 7, 2020), resulting in net proceeds
(before transaction expenses) of $41.0 million and $6.6 million for the Company and GALIC, respectively, on the terms and subject to
the conditions set forth in the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, including the representations, warranties, covenants and indemnities
contained therein. In connection with the closing of the transaction on October 8, 2020, MCC JV repaid in full all outstanding borrowings
under, and terminated, its senior secured revolving credit facility, dated as of August 4, 2015, as amended, administered by Deutsche
Bank AG, New York Branch.
COVID-19
Developments
The
COVID-19 pandemic continues to have adverse consequences on the U.S. and global economies, as well as on the Company (including
certain portfolio companies) in particular. The ultimate economic fallout from the pandemic, and the long-term impact on economies,
markets, industries and individual portfolio companies, remains uncertain. The Company’s performance (including that of
certain of its portfolio companies) was negatively impacted during the pandemic. The longer-term impact of COVID-19 on the
operations and the performance of the Company (including certain portfolio companies) is difficult to predict, but may continue to
be adverse. The longer-term potential impact on such operations and performance could depend to a large extent on future
developments and actions taken by authorities and other entities to mitigate COVID-19 and its economic impact. The impacts, as well
as the uncertainty over impacts to come, of COVID-19 have adversely affected the performance of the Company (including certain
portfolio companies) and may continue to do so in the future. Further, the potential exists for variants of COVID-19, including
the Delta variant , to impede the global economic recovery and exacerbate geographic differences in the spread of,
and response to, COVID-19.
23
PHENIXFIN
CORPORATION
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
June
30, 2021
(unaudited)
Note
2. Significant Accounting Policies
Basis
of Presentation
The
Company is an investment company following the accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”)
Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies. The accompanying consolidated
financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles
(“GAAP”) and include the consolidated accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries PhenixFIN Small Business
Fund, LP (f/k/a Medley Small Business Fund, LP) (“PhenixFIN Small Business Fund”) and PhenixFIN SLF Funding I LLC (f/k/a
Medley SLF Funding I LLC) (“PhenixFIN SLF”), and its wholly owned Taxable Subsidiaries. All references made to the “Company,”
“we,” and “us” herein include PhenixFIN Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries, except as stated otherwise.
Additionally, the accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company and related financial information have been prepared
pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the Securities Act of 1933. In the opinion
of management, the consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments and reclassifications, which are of a normal recurring nature,
that are necessary for the fair presentation of financial results as of and for the periods presented. Therefore, this Form 10-Q should
be read in conjunction with the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2020. The current period’s
results of operations will not necessarily be indicative of results that ultimately may be achieved for the fiscal year ending September
30, 2021.
Use
of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements
The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements
and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash
and Cash Equivalents
The
Company considers cash equivalents to be highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. Cash and cash equivalents
include deposits in a money market account. The Company deposits its cash in financial institutions and, at times, such balances may
be in excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limits.
Debt
Issuance Costs
Debt
issuance costs incurred in connection with any credit facilities and unsecured notes (see Note 5) are deferred and amortized over the
life of the respective credit facility or instrument.
Indemnification
In
the normal course of business, the Company enters into contractual agreements that provide general indemnifications against losses, costs,
claims and liabilities arising from the performance of individual obligations under such agreements. The Company has had no material
claims or payments pursuant to such agreements. The Company’s individual maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown,
as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Company that have not yet occurred. However, based on management’s
experience, the Company expects the risk of loss to be remote.
Revenue
Recognition
Interest
income, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts, is recorded on an accrual basis. Dividend income, which represents
dividends from equity investments and distributions from Taxable Subsidiaries, is recorded on the ex-dividend date and when the distribution
is received, respectively.
The
Company holds debt investments in its portfolio that contain a payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest provision. PIK interest,
which represents contractually deferred interest added to the investment balance that is generally due at maturity, is recorded on the
accrual basis to the extent such amounts are expected to be collected. PIK interest is not accrued if the Company does not expect the
issuer to be able to pay all principal and interest when due. For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2021, the Company earned approximately
$0.5 and $0.6 million in PIK interest, respectively. For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2020, the Company earned approximately
$0.6 million and $3.1 million in PIK interest, respectively.
24
PHENIXFIN
CORPORATION
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
June
30, 2021
(unaudited)
Note
2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Revenue
Recognition (continued)
Origination/closing,
amendment and transaction break-up fees associated with investments in portfolio companies are recognized as income when we become entitled
to such fees. Prepayment penalties received by the Company for debt instruments paid back to the Company prior to the maturity date are
recorded as income upon repayment of debt. Administrative agent fees received by the Company are capitalized as deferred revenue and
recorded as fee income when the services are rendered. For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2021, fee income was approximately
$0.1 million and $0.7 million, respectively (see Note 9). For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2020, fee income was approximately
$0.2 million and $0.6 million, respectively (see Note 9).
Investment
transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on investments are measured by the difference between
the net proceeds from the disposition and the amortized cost basis of investment, without regard to unrealized gains or losses previously
recognized. There were no realized gains or losses related to non-cash restructuring transactions during the three and nine months ended
June 30, 2021 and 2020. The Company reports changes in fair value of investments as a component of the net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
on investments in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Management
reviews all loans that become 90 days or more past due on principal or interest or when there is reasonable doubt that principal or interest
will be collected for possible placement on management’s designation of non-accrual status. Interest receivable is analyzed regularly
and may be reserved against when deemed uncollectible. Interest payments received on non-accrual loans may be recognized as income or
applied to principal depending upon management’s judgment regarding collectability. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status
when past due principal and interest is paid and, in management’s judgment, are likely to remain current, although we may make
exceptions to this general rule if the loan has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection. At June 30, 2021, certain
investments in ten portfolio companies held by the Company were on non-accrual status with a combined fair value of approximately $13.6
million, or 7.5% of the fair value of our portfolio. At September 30, 2020, certain investments in eight portfolio companies held by
the Company were on non-accrual status with a combined fair value of approximately $21.7 million, or 8.8% of the fair value of our portfolio.
Investment
Classification
The
Company classifies its investments in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act. Under the 1940 Act, we would be deemed to “control”
a portfolio company if we owned more than 25% of its outstanding voting securities and/or had the power to exercise control over the
management or policies of such portfolio company. We refer to such investments in portfolio companies that we “control” as
“Control Investments.” Under the 1940 Act, we would be deemed to be an “Affiliated Person” of a portfolio company
if we own between 5% and 25% of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities or we are under common control with such
portfolio company. We refer to such investments in Affiliated Persons as “Affiliated Investments.”
Valuation
of Investments
The
Company applies fair value accounting to all of its financial instruments in accordance with the 1940 Act and ASC Topic 820 - Fair Value
Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”). ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework used to measure fair value
and requires disclosures for fair value measurements. In accordance with ASC 820, the Company has categorized its financial instruments
carried at fair value, based on the priority of the valuation technique, into a three-level fair value hierarchy as discussed in Note
4. Fair value is a market-based measure considered from the perspective of the market participant who holds the financial instrument
rather than an entity specific measure. Therefore, when market assumptions are not readily available, the Company’s own assumptions
are set to reflect those that management believes market participants would use in pricing the financial instrument at the measurement
date.
Investments
for which market quotations are readily available are valued at such market quotations, which are generally obtained from an independent
pricing service or multiple broker-dealers or market makers. We weight the use of third-party broker quotations, if any, in determining
fair value based on our understanding of the level of actual transactions used by the broker to develop the quote and whether the quote
was an indicative price or binding offer. However, debt investments with remaining maturities within 60 days that are not credit impaired
are valued at cost plus accreted discount, or minus amortized premium, which approximates fair value. Investments for which market quotations
are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined by the Company’s board of directors based upon input from management
and third-party valuation firms. Because these investments are illiquid and because there may not be any directly comparable companies
whose financial instruments have observable market values, these loans are valued using a fundamental valuation methodology, consistent
with traditional asset pricing standards, that is objective and consistently applied across all loans and through time.
Investments
in investment funds are valued at fair value. Fair values are generally determined utilizing the NAV supplied by, or on behalf of, management
of each investment fund, which is net of management and incentive fees or allocations charged by the investment fund and is in accordance
with the “practical expedient”, as defined by FASB Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2009-12, Investments
in Certain Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value per Share . NAVs received by, or on behalf of, management of each investment fund
are based on the fair value of the investment funds’ underlying investments in accordance with policies established by management
of each investment fund, as described in each of their financial statements and offering memorandum. If the Company is in the process
of the sale of an investment fund, fair value will be determined by actual or estimated sale proceeds.
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Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
June
30, 2021
(unaudited)
Note
2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Valuation
of Investments (continued)
The
methodologies utilized by the Company in estimating the fair value of its investments categorized as Level 3 generally fall into the
following two categories:
●
The
“Market Approach” uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or
comparable (that is, similar) assets, liabilities, or a group of assets and liabilities, such as a business.
●
The
“Income Approach” converts future amounts (for example, cash flows or income and expenses) to a single current (that
is, discounted) amount. When the Income Approach is used, the fair value measurement reflects current market expectations about those
future amounts.
The
Company has engaged third-party valuation firms (the “Valuation Firms”) to assist it and its board of directors in the valuation
of its portfolio investments. The valuation reports generated by the Valuation Firms consider the evaluation of financing and sale transactions
with third parties, expected cash flows and market-based information, including comparable transactions, performance multiples, and movement
in yields of debt instruments, among other factors. The Company uses a market yield analysis under the Income Approach or an enterprise
model of valuation under the Market Approach, or a combination thereof. In applying the market yield analysis, the value of the Company’s
loans is determined based upon inputs such as the coupon rate, current market yield, interest rate spreads of similar securities, the
stated value of the loan, and the length to maturity. In applying the enterprise model, the Company uses a waterfall analysis, which
takes into account the specific capital structure of the borrower and the related seniority of the instruments within the borrower’s
capital structure into consideration. To estimate the enterprise value of the portfolio company, we weigh some or all of the traditional
market valuation methods and factors based on the individual circumstances of the portfolio company in order to estimate the enterprise
value.
The
methodologies and information that the Company utilizes when applying the Market Approach for performing investments include, among other
things:
●
valuations
of comparable public companies (“Guideline Comparable Approach”);
●
recent
sales of private and public comparable companies (“Guideline Comparable Approach”);
●
recent
acquisition prices of the company, debt securities or equity securities (“Recent Arms-Length Transaction”);
●
external
valuations of the portfolio company, offers from third parties to buy the company (“Estimated Sales Proceeds Approach”);
●
subsequent
sales made by the company of its investments (“Expected Sales Proceeds Approach”); and
●
estimating
the value to potential buyers.
The
methodologies and information that the Company utilizes when applying the Income Approach for performing investments include:
●
discounting
the forecasted cash flows of the portfolio company or securities (Discounted Cash Flow (“DCF”) Approach); and
●
Black-Scholes
model or simulation models or a combination thereof (Income Approach - Option Model) with respect to the valuation of warrants.
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Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
June
30, 2021
(unaudited)
Note
2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Valuation
of Investments (continued)
For
non-performing investments, we may estimate the liquidation or collateral value of the portfolio company’s assets and liabilities
using an expected recovery model (Market Approach - Expected Recovery Analysis or Estimated Liquidation Proceeds).
We
undertake a multi-step valuation process each quarter when valuing investments for which market quotations are not readily available,
as described below:
●
our
quarterly valuation process begins with each portfolio investment being initially valued by one or more Valuation Firms;
●
preliminary
valuation conclusions will then be documented and discussed with senior management;
●
the
audit committee of the board of directors reviews the preliminary valuations with management and the Valuation Firms; and
●
the
board of directors discusses the valuations and determines the fair value of each investment in the Company’s portfolio in
good faith based on the input of management, the respective Valuation Firms and the audit committee.
Due
to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair
value of our investments may differ from the values that would have been used had a readily available market value existed for such investments,
and the differences could be material. In addition, changes in the market environment (including the impact of COVID-19 on financial
markets), portfolio company performance, and other events may occur over the lives of the investments that may cause the gains or losses
ultimately realized on these investments to be materially different than the valuations currently assigned.
Fair
Value of Financial Instruments
The
carrying amounts of certain of our financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable and accrued expenses,
approximate fair value due to their short-term nature. The carrying amounts and fair values of our long-term obligations are discussed
in Note 5.
Recently
Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, “Reference
rate reform (Topic 848)—Facilitation of the effects of reference rate reform on financial reporting.” The amendments in this
update provide optional expedients and exceptions for applying U.S. GAAP to certain contracts and hedging relationships that reference
LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued due to reference rate reform and became effective upon issuance for all entities.
The Company has agreements that have LIBOR as a reference rate with certain portfolio companies and also with certain lenders. Many of
these agreements include language for choosing an alternative successor rate if LIBOR reference is no longer considered to be appropriate.
Contract modifications are required to be evaluated in determining whether the modifications result in the establishment of new contracts
or the continuation of existing contracts. In January 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-01, “Reference rate reform (Topic 848),”
which expanded the scope of Topic 848. ASU 2020-04 and ASU 2021-01 are effective through December 31, 2022 when the Company plans to apply
the amendments in this update to account for contract modifications due to changes in reference rates. The Company does not believe the
adoption of ASU 2020-04 and ASU 2021-01 will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.
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Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
June
30, 2021
(unaudited)
Note
2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Recently
Adopted Accounting Pronouncements (continued)
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 certain 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 adopt a new definition of “significant subsidiary” applicable only to investment companies
that (i) modifies the investment test and the income test, and (ii) eliminates the asset test currently in the definition of “significant
subsidiary” in Rule 1-02(w) of Regulation S-X. The new Rule 1-02(w)(2) of Regulation S-X is intended to more accurately capture
those portfolio companies that are more likely to materially impact the financial condition of an investment company. The Final Rules
became effective January 1, 2021. The Company evaluated the impact of the Final Rules and determined its impact not to be material and
began voluntary compliance with the Final Rules since the quarter ended June 30, 2020.
Federal
Income Taxes
The
Company has elected, and intends to qualify annually, to be treated as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. In order to continue to
qualify as a RIC and be eligible for tax treatment under Subchapter M of the Code, 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 90% of the sum of
investment company taxable income (“ICTI”), as defined by the Code, including PIK interest, and net tax exempt interest income
(which is the excess of our gross tax exempt interest income over certain disallowed deductions) for each taxable year. Depending on
the level of ICTI earned in a tax year, the Company may choose to carry forward ICTI in excess of current year dividend distributions
into the next tax year. Any such carryover ICTI must be distributed before the end of that next tax year through a dividend declared
prior to filing the final tax return related to the year which generated such ICTI.
The
Company is subject to a nondeductible U.S. federal excise tax of 4% on undistributed income if it does not distribute at least 98% of
its ordinary income in any calendar year and 98.2% of its capital gain net income for each one-year period ending on October 31 of such
calendar year and any income realized, but not distributed, in preceding years and on which it did not pay federal income tax. To the
extent that the Company determines that its estimated current year annual taxable income will be in excess of estimated current year
dividend distributions for excise tax purposes, the Company accrues excise tax, if any, on estimated excess taxable income as taxable
income is earned. There was no provision for federal excise tax at June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020.
The
Company’s Taxable Subsidiaries accrue income taxes payable based on the applicable corporate rates on the unrealized gains generated
by the investments held by the Taxable Subsidiaries. As of June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, the Company did not record a deferred
tax liability on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The change in provision for deferred taxes is included as a component
of net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. For the three and nine months
ended June 30, 2021 the Company did not record a change in provision for deferred taxes on the unrealized (appreciation)/depreciation
on investments. By comparison, for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2020, the Company recorded a change in provision for deferred
taxes on the unrealized (appreciation)/depreciation on investments of $36.0 thousand and $(49.7) thousand, respectively.
As of June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, the
Company had a deferred tax asset of $19.9 million and $22.8 million, respectively, consisting primarily of net operating losses and net
unrealized losses on the investments held within its Taxable Subsidiaries. As of June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, the Company
has booked a valuation allowance of $19.9 million and $22.8 million, respectively, against its deferred tax asset.
ICTI
generally differs from net investment income for financial reporting purposes due to temporary and permanent differences in the recognition
of income and expenses. The Company may be required to recognize ICTI in certain circumstances in which it does not receive cash. For
example, if the Company holds debt obligations that are treated under applicable tax rules as having original issue discount, the Company
must include in ICTI each year a portion of the original issue discount that accrues over the life of the obligation, regardless of whether
cash representing such income is received by the Company in the same taxable year. The Company may also have to include in ICTI other
amounts that it has not yet received in cash, such as 1) PIK interest income and 2) interest income from investments that have been classified
as non-accrual for financial reporting purposes. Interest income on non-accrual investments is not recognized for financial reporting
purposes, but generally is recognized in ICTI. Because any original issue discount or other amounts accrued will be included in the Company’s
ICTI for the year of accrual, the Company may be required to make a distribution to its stockholders in order to satisfy the minimum
distribution requirements, even though the Company will not have received and may not ever receive any corresponding cash amount. ICTI
also excludes net unrealized appreciation or depreciation, as investment gains or losses are not included in taxable income until they
are realized.
The
Company accounts for income taxes in conformity with ASC Topic 740 - Income Taxes (“ASC 740”). ASC 740 provides guidelines
for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in financial statements. ASC 740 requires the
evaluation of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Company’s tax returns to determine whether
the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions deemed to
meet a “more-likely-than-not” threshold would be recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current period. The Company
recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense in the Consolidated Statements
of Operations. There were no material uncertain income tax positions at June 30, 2021. Although we file federal and state
tax returns, our major tax jurisdiction is federal. The Company’s federal and state tax returns for the prior three fiscal years
remain open, subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and applicable state tax authorities.
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Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
June
30, 2021
(unaudited)
Note
2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Retroactive
Adjustments for Reverse Stock Split and the Authorized Share Reduction
The
per share amount of the common stock and the authorized shares of common stock in the unaudited financial statements and notes thereto
have been retroactively adjusted for all periods presented to give effect to the Reverse Stock Split effected on July 24, 2020. See Note
1 for more information regarding the Reverse Stock Split and the Authorized Share Reduction.
Segments
The
Company invests in various industries. The Company separately evaluates the performance of each of its investment relationships. However,
because each of these investment relationships has similar business and economic characteristics, they have been aggregated into a single
investment segment. All applicable segment disclosures are included in or can be derived from the Company’s financial statements.
See Note 3 for further information.
Company
Investment Risk, Concentration of Credit Risk, and Liquidity Risk
The
Company has broad discretion in making investments. Investments generally consist of debt instruments that may be affected by business,
financial market or legal uncertainties. Prices of investments may be volatile, and a variety of factors that are inherently difficult
to predict, such as domestic or international economic and political developments, may significantly affect the results of the Company’s
activities and the value of its investments. In addition, the value of the Company’s portfolio may fluctuate as the general level
of interest rates fluctuate.
The
value of the Company’s investments in loans may be detrimentally affected to the extent, among other things, that a borrower defaults
on its obligations, there is insufficient collateral and/or there are extensive legal and other costs incurred in collecting on a defaulted
loan, observable secondary or primary market yields for similar instruments issued by comparable companies increase materially or risk
premiums required in the market between smaller companies, such as our borrowers, and those for which market yields are observable increase
materially.
The
Company’s assets may, at any time, include securities and other financial instruments or obligations that are illiquid or thinly
traded, making purchase or sale of such securities and financial instruments at desired prices or in desired quantities difficult. Furthermore,
the sale of any such investments may be possible only at substantial discounts, and it may be extremely difficult to value any such investments
accurately.
Company
performance (including that of certain of its portfolio companies) has been and may continue to be negatively impacted by the COVID-19
pandemic’s effects. The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted economies and capital markets around the world in ways that may
continue and may change in unforeseen ways for an indeterminate period. The pandemic has also adversely affected various businesses,
including some in which we are invested. The COVID-19 pandemic may exacerbate pre-existing business performance, political, social and
economic risks affecting certain companies and countries generally. The impacts, as well as the uncertainty over impacts to come, of
COVID-19 have adversely affected the performance of the Company (including certain portfolio companies) and may continue to do so in
the future. Further, the potential exists for variants of COVID-19, including the Delta variant ,
to impede the global economic recovery and exacerbate geographic differences in the spread of, and response to, COVID-19.
Note
3. Investments
The
composition of our investments as of June 30, 2021 as a percentage of our total portfolio, at amortized cost and fair value were as follows
(dollars in thousands):
Amortized
Cost
Percentage
Fair Value
Percentage
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans
$ 165,696
73.4 %
$ 90,280
49.6 %
Senior Secured Second Lien Term Loans
2,600
1.2
2,483
1.4
Senior Secured Notes
3,757
1.7
3,726
2.1
Unsecured Debt
3,846
1.7
2,110
1.2
Equity/Warrants
49,631
22.0
83,020
45.7
Total Investments
$ 225,530
100.0 %
$ 181,619
100.0 %
The
composition of our investments as of September 30, 2020 as a percentage of our total portfolio, at amortized cost and fair value were
as follows (dollars in thousands):
Amortized
Cost
Percentage
Fair Value
Percentage
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans
$ 178,843
54.5 %
$ 106,463
43.2 %
Senior Secured Second Lien Term Loans
15,476
4.7
13,927
5.6
Unsecured Debt
4,601
1.4
2,669
1.1
MCC Senior Loan Strategy JV I LLC
79,888
24.4
41,019
16.6
Equity/Warrants
49,327
15.0
82,666
33.5
Total
$ 328,135
100.0 %
$ 246,744
100.0 %
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Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
June
30, 2021
(unaudited)
Note
3. Investments (continued)
In connection with certain of the Company’s
investments, the Company receives warrants that are obtained for the objective of increasing the total investment returns and are not
held for hedging purposes. At June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, the total fair value of warrants was $1.1 million and $15.3 thousand,
respectively, and were included in investments at fair value on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. During the three
months ended June 30, 2021, the Company did not acquire warrants in existing portfolio companies, and during the nine months ended June
30, 2021, the Company acquired warrants in 1 existing portfolio company. During the three and nine months ended June 30, 2020, the Company
had no warrant activity.
For
the three and nine months ended June 30, 2021, there was $1.1 million and $1.1 million, respectively, of unrealized appreciation related
to warrants, which was recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Operations as net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments.
For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2020, there was $0 and $25.0 thousand, respectively, of unrealized depreciation related
to warrants, which was recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Operations as net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments.
The warrants are received in connection with individual investments and are not subject to master netting arrangements.
The
following table shows the portfolio composition by industry grouping at fair value at June 30, 2021 (dollars in thousands):
Fair Value
Percentage
Construction & Building
$ 38,001
20.7 %
Services: Business
31,707
17.5
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
21,194
11.7
High Tech Industries
17,059
9.4
Automotive
13,005
7.2
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure
11,884
6.5
Containers, Packaging & Glass
11,536
6.4
Environmental Industries
10,070
5.5
Consumer goods: Durable
7,538
4.2
Energy: Oil & Gas
3,751
2.1
Forest Products & Paper
3,767
2.1
Manufacturing
3,726
2.1
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
2,911
1.6
Aerospace & Defense
2,611
1.4
Metals & Mining
2,859
1.6
Total
$ 181,619
100.0 %
The
following table shows the portfolio composition by industry grouping at fair value at September 30, 2020 (dollars in thousands):
Fair Value
Percentage
Construction & Building
$ 51,964
21.1 %
Multisector Holdings
41,019
16.6
High Tech Industries
26,165
10.6
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
23,481
9.5
Services: Business
21,841
8.9
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure
12,337
5.0
Wholesale
12,278
5.0
Containers, Packaging & Glass
11,987
4.8
Consumer goods: Durable
9,520
3.8
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
6,557
2.7
Consumer goods: Non-durable
6,164
2.5
Environmental Industries
5,846
2.4
Energy: Oil & Gas
5,626
2.3
Metals & Mining
3,530
1.4
Forest Products & Paper
2,991
1.2
Aerospace & Defense
2,942
1.2
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription
1,110
0.5
Automotive
1,043
0.4
Retail
343
0.1
Total
$ 246,744
100.0 %
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Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
June
30, 2021
(unaudited)
Note
3. Investments (continued)
The
Company invests in portfolio companies principally located in North America. The geographic composition is determined by the location
of the corporate headquarters of the portfolio company, which may not be indicative of the primary source of the portfolio company’s
business.
The
following table shows the portfolio composition by geographic location at fair value at June 30, 2021 (dollars in thousands):
Fair Value
Percentage
West
$ 54,617
30.1 %
Northeast
54,374
29.9
Southeast
35,418
19.5
Southwest
20,085
11.1
Midwest
16,920
9.3
Mid-Atlantic
205
0.1
Total
$ 181,619
100.0 %
The
following table shows the portfolio composition by geographic location at fair value at September 30, 2020 (dollars in thousands):
Fair Value
Percentage
Northeast
$ 98,555
39.9 %
West
55,400
22.5
Southeast
42,321
17.1
Midwest
27,574
11.2
Mid-Atlantic
13,334
5.4
Southwest
9,560
3.9
Total
$ 246,744
100.0 %
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Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
June
30, 2021
(unaudited)
Note
3. Investments (continued)
Transactions
With Affiliated/Controlled Companies
The
Company had investments in portfolio companies designated as Affiliated Investments and Controlled Investments under the 1940 Act. Transactions
with Affiliated Investments and Controlled Investments during the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 were as follows:
Name of Investment (3)(4)
Type of Investment
Fair Value at
September 30,
2020
Purchases/
(Sales) of or
Advances/
(Distributions)
Transfers
In/(Out) of
Affiliates
Unrealized
Gain/(Loss)
Realized
Gain/(Loss)
Fair Value at June 30,
2021
Income Earned
Affiliated Investments
1888 Industrial Services, LLC
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan C
$ 1,166,763
$ -
$ -
$ (969,654 )
$ -
$ 197,109
$ 75,148
Revolving Credit Facility
3,554,069
-
-
-
-
3,554,069
164,420
Access Media Holdings, LLC
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
1,110,563
(1,239,336 )
-
7,335,822
(7,207,049 )
-
-
Preferred Equity Series A
-
-
-
1,600,000
(1,600,000 )
-
-
Preferred Equity Series AA
-
-
-
800,000
(800,000 )
-
-
Preferred Equity Series AAA
-
-
-
971,200
(971,200 )
-
-
Black Angus Steakhouses,LLC
Senior Secured First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan
758,929
-
-
-
-
758,929
57,552
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
5,047,557
-
-
(2,910,758 )
-
2,136,799
-
Senior Secured First Lien Super Priority DDTL
-
1,500,000
-
-
-
1,500,000
86,929
Caddo Investors Holdings 1 LLC
Equity
2,990,776
-
-
776,046
-
3,766,822
-
Dynamic Energy Services International LLC
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
905,116
-
-
(905,116 )
-
-
-
JFL-NGS Partners, LLC
Preferred Equity A-2
1,795,034
(2,110,987 )
-
-
315,953
-
(16,377 )
Preferred Equity A-1
232,292
-
-
-
(232,292 )
-
(2,119 )
Equity
38,780,067
-
-
(5,396,855 )
-
33,383,212
-
JFL-WCS Partners, LLC
Preferred Equity Class A
1,310,649
(1,330,460 )
-
-
19,811
-
(53,623 )
Equity
4,535,580
-
-
5,534,874
-
10,070,454
-
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Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
June
30, 2021
(unaudited)
Note
3. Investments (continued)
Transactions
With Affiliated/Controlled Companies (continued)
Name of Investment (3)(4)
Type of
Investment
Fair Value at
September 30,
2020
Purchases/
(Sales) of or
Advances/
(Distributions)
Transfers
In/(Out) of
Affiliates
Unrealized
Gain/(Loss)
Realized
Gain/(Loss)
Fair Value at June 30,
2021
Income Earned
Kemmerer Operations, LLC
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
2,051,705
242,342
-
-
-
2,294,047
242,443
Senior Secured First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan
515,699
(227,085 )
-
-
-
288,614
44,007
Equity
962,717
-
-
(686,639 )
-
276,078
-
Path Medical, LLC
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan A
5,905,080
-
-
(2,993,876 )
-
2,911,204
105,061
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan B
6,794,514
-
-
(6,794,514 )
-
-
3,027
URT Acquisition Holdings Corporation
Unsecured Debt
2,567,929
(500,000 )
-
-
41,660
2,109,589
120,092
Warrants
-
-
-
1,070,000
-
1,070,000
-
US Multifamily, LLC
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
5,123,913
(2,546,495 )
-
-
-
2,577,418
257,660
Equity
1,332,000
-
-
496,639
-
1,828,639
-
Total Affiliated Investments
$ 87,440,952
$ (6,212,021 )
$ -
$ (2,072,831 )
$ (10,433,117 )
$ 68,722,983
$ 1,084,220
Controlled Investments
MCC Senior Loan Strategy JV I LLC(1)(2)
Equity
41,018,500
(39,739,929 )
-
38,868,999
(40,147,570 )
-
-
NVTN LLC
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
4,530,078
-
-
1,497,395
-
6,027,473
-
Super Priority Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
2,000,000
(500,000 )
-
(40,850 )
1,850
1,461,000
-
Total Controlled Investments
$ 47,548,578
$ (40,239,929 )
$ -
$ 40,325,544
$ (40,145,720 )
$ 7,488,473
$ -
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Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
June
30, 2021
(unaudited)
Name of Investment (3)
Type of
Investment
Fair
Value at
September 30,
2019
Purchases/
(Sales) of or
Advances/
(Distributions)
Transfers
In/(Out) of
Affiliates
Unrealized
Gain/(Loss)
Realized
Gain/(Loss)
Fair
Value at June 30,
2020
Income
Earned
Affiliated Investments
1888 Industrial Services, LLC
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan A
$ 9,304,145
$ 168,923
$ -
$ (9,473,068 )
$ -
$ -
$ 167,086
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan B
5,886,892
-
-
(5,886,892 )
-
-
-
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan C
1,170,014
21,243
-
(24,494 )
-
1,166,763
21,011
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan D
224,456
11,878
-
-
-
236,334
11,874
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan E
-
851,840
-
-
-
851,840
41,700
Revolving Credit Facility
4,387,025
(887,985 )
-
-
-
3,499,040
189,855
Equity
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Access Media Holdings, LLC
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
2,509,089
-
-
(885,101 )
-
1,623,988
-
Preferred Equity Series A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Preferred Equity Series AA
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Preferred Equity Series AAA
(100,800 )
-
-
-
-
(100,800 )
-
Equity
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Caddo Investors Holdings 1 LLC
Equity
2,830,051
2,452
-
212,812
-
3,045,315
-
Dynamic Energy Services International LLC
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
1,264,841
-
-
(390,933 )
-
873,908
-
Revolving Credit Facility
545,103
(545,103 )
-
-
-
-
6,692
Equity
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
JFL-NGS Partners, LLC
Preferred Equity A-2
20,150,684
(18,355,650 )
-
-
-
1,795,034
338,741
Preferred Equity A-1
2,607,661
(2,375,369 )
-
-
-
232,292
43,836
Equity
19,096,371
-
-
19,683,696
-
38,780,067
-
JFL-WCS Partners, LLC
Preferred Equity Class A
1,236,269
74,380
-
-
-
1,310,649
57,590
Equity
2,755,041
-
-
614,247
-
3,369,288
-
Kemmerer Operations, LLC
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
1,766,511
209,449
-
-
-
1,975,960
209,536
Senior Secured First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan
706,604
(209,944 )
-
-
-
496,660
61,155
Equity
962,717
-
-
-
-
962,717
-
Path Medical, LLC
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
8,845,167
826,133
-
(114,496 )
-
9,556,804
913,579
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan A
3,047,473
257,147
-
(11,963 )
-
3,292,657
287,276
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan C
344,291
(344,463 )
-
172
-
-
17,776
Equity
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
US Multifamily, LLC
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
6,670,000
(1,546,087 )
-
-
-
5,123,913
464,630
Equity
3,330,000
-
-
(1,165,500 )
-
2,164,500
-
Total Affiliated Investments
$ 99,539,605
$ (21,841,156 )
$ -
$ 2,558,480
$ -
$ 80,256,929
$ 2,832,337
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Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
June
30, 2021
(unaudited)
Name of Investment (3)
Type of
Investment
Fair
Value at
September 30,
2019
Purchases/
(Sales)
of or
Advances/
(Distributions)
Transfers
In/(Out) of Affiliates
Unrealized
Gain/(Loss)
Realized
Gain/(Loss)
Fair
Value
at June 30,
2020
Income
Earned
Controlled Investments
MCC Senior Loan Strategy
JV I LLC (1)(2)
Equity
$ 69,948,970
$ 1,312,500
$ -
$ 24,126,289
$ -
$ 47,135,181
$ 4,725,000
NVTN LLC
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
4,255,990
2,309,884
-
2,035,796
-
4,530,078
62,840
Super Priority Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
-
1,995,374
-
4,626
-
2,000,000
1,983
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan B
7,152,352
-
-
7,152,352
-
-
-
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan C
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Equity
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
TPG Plastics LLC
Senior Secured Second Lien Term Loan
352,984
352,984
-
-
-
-
12,806
Unsecured Debt
278,810
278,810
-
-
-
-
6,876
Unsecured Debt
1,644,751
1,630,312
-
1,672,398
1,686,837
-
-
URT Acquisition Holdings Corporation
Senior Secured Second Lien Term Loan
18,905,403
1,594,416
-
-
20,499,819
-
500,767
Preferred Equity
4,914,667
2,533,622
-
1,638,223
4,019,268
-
-
Equity
-
66,378
-
12,936,879
12,870,501
-
-
Total Controlled Investments
$ 107,453,927
$ 12,074,280
$ -
$ 49,566,563
$ 39,076,425
$ 53,665,259
$ 5,310,272
(1) The
Company and GALIC were the members of MCC JV, a joint venture formed as a Delaware limited liability company that was not consolidated
by either member for financial reporting purposes. The members of MCC JV made capital contributions as investments by MCC JV were completed,
and all portfolio and other material decisions regarding MCC JV were submitted to MCC JV’s board of managers, which was comprised
of an equal number of members appointed by each of the Company and GALIC. Approval of MCC JV’s board of managers required the unanimous
approval of a quorum of the board of managers, with a quorum consisting of equal representation of members appointed by each of the Company
and GALIC. Because management of MCC JV was shared equally between the Company and GALIC, the Company did not have operational control
over MCC JV for purposes of the 1940 Act or otherwise. On October 8, 2020, the Company, GALIC, MCC JV, and an affiliate of Golub entered
into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement pursuant to which a fund affiliated with and managed by Golub concurrently purchased all
of the Company’s interest in MCC JV and all of GALIC’s interest in MCC JV.
(2) Amount
of income earned represented distributions from MCC JV to the Company and is a component of dividend income, net of provisional taxes
in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(3) The
par amount and additional detail are shown in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments.
(4) Securities
with a zero value at the beginning and end of the period, and those that had no transaction activity were excluded from the roll forward.
Purchases/(sales) of or advances to/(distributions) from Affiliated
Investments and Controlled Investments represent the proceeds from sales and settlements of investments, purchases, originations and participations,
investment increases due to PIK interest as well as net amortization of premium/(discount) on investments and are included in the purchases
and sales presented on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020. Transfers in/(out)
of Affiliated Investments and Controlled Investments represent the fair value for the month an investment became or was removed as an
Affiliated Investment or a Controlled Investment, as applicable. Income received from Affiliated Investments and Controlled Investments
is included in total investment income on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2021
and 2020.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
June 30, 2021
(unaudited)
Note 3. Investments (continued)
Loan Participation Sales
The Company may sell portions of its investments
via participation agreements to a managed account, managed by an affiliate or non-affiliate of the Company. At June 30, 2021, there were
no participation agreements outstanding. At September 30, 2020, there were two participation agreements outstanding with an aggregate
fair value of $6.8 million. The transfer of the participated portion of the investments met the criteria set forth in ASC 860, Transfers
and Servicing for treatment as a sale. In each case, the Company’s loan participation agreements satisfy the following conditions:
● transferred
investments have been isolated from the Company, and put presumptively beyond the reach of the Company and its creditors, even in bankruptcy
or other receivership,
● each
participant has the right to pledge or exchange the transferred investments it received, and no condition both constrains the participant
from taking advantage of its right to pledge or exchange and provides more than a trivial benefit to the Company; and
● the
Company, its consolidated affiliates or its agents do not maintain effective control over the transferred investments through either:
(i) an agreement that entitles and/or obligates the Company to repurchase or redeem the assets before maturity, or (ii) the ability to
unilaterally cause the holder to return specific assets, other than through a cleanup call.
Such investments where the Company has retained
proportionate interests are included in the consolidated schedule of investments. All of these investments are classified within Level
3 of the fair value hierarchy, as defined in Note 4.
During the three and nine months ended June 30,
2021, the Company did not collect interest and principal payments on behalf of any participant, since there were no participation agreements
outstanding. During the three and nine months ended June 30, 2020, the Company collected interest and principal payments on behalf of
the participants in aggregate amounts of $0.7 million and $2.0 million, respectively. Under the terms of the participation agreements,
the Company collected and remitted periodic payments to the participants equal to the participant’s proportionate share of any principal
and interest payments received by the Company from the underlying investee companies.
MCC Senior Loan Strategy JV I LLC
On March 27, 2015, the Company and GALIC entered
into a limited liability company operating agreement to co-manage MCC JV. All portfolio and other material decisions regarding MCC JV
were submitted to MCC JV’s board of managers, which was comprised of four members, two of whom were selected by the Company and
the other two of whom were selected by GALIC. The Company concluded that it did not operationally control MCC JV. As the Company did not
operationally control MCC JV, it did not consolidate the operations of MCC JV within the consolidated financial statements.
On August 4, 2015, MCC JV entered into a senior
secured revolving credit facility (the “JV Facility”) led by Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch (“CS”) with
commitments of $100 million subject to leverage and borrowing base restrictions. On March 30, 2017, the Company amended the JV Facility
previously administered by CS and facilitated the assignment of all rights and obligations of CS under the JV Facility to Deutsche Bank
AG, New York Branch (“DB”) and increased the total loan commitments to $200 million. On March 29, 2019, the JV Facility reinvestment
period was extended from March 30, 2019 to June 28, 2019. On June 28, 2019, the JV Facility reinvestment period was further extended from
June 28, 2019 to October 28, 2019. On October 28, 2019, the JV Facility reinvestment period was further extended from October 28, 2019
to March 31, 2020 and the interest rate was modified from bearing an interest rate of LIBOR (with a 0.00% floor) + 2.50% per annum to
LIBOR (with a 0.00% floor) + 2.75% per annum. Effective as of March 31, 2020, the maturity date of the JV Facility was extended to March
31, 2023. As of September 30, 2020, there was approximately $111.3 million outstanding under the JV Facility.
On March 31, 2020, the JV Facility ended
its reinvestment period and entered its amortization period, during which time the interest rate was increased to LIBOR (with a 0.00%
floor) + 3.00% per annum.
On April 20, 2020, the JV Facility was amended
to (i) during each 12-month period during the amortization period permit the sale of investments below a price of 97% as long as the sale
was approved by DB and the balance of all such investments sold is not greater than 30% of the adjusted balance of all loans as of the
first date of each 12-month period and (ii) establish a target effective advance rate at various measurement dates during the amortization
period. All principal collections were to be swept to amortize the amount outstanding under the JV Facility and interest collections were
to be swept, as applicable, in order to meet the target effective advance rate for the applicable period.
On October 8, 2020, the Company, GALIC, MCC JV,
and an affiliate of Golub entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement pursuant to which a fund affiliated with and managed by
Golub concurrently purchased all of the Company’s interest in MCC JV and all of GALIC’s interest in MCC JV for a pre-adjusted
gross purchase price of $156.4 million and an adjusted gross purchase price (which constitutes the aggregate consideration for the membership
interests) of $145.3 million (giving effect to adjustments primarily for principal and interest payments from portfolio companies of MCC
JV from July 1, 2020 through October 7, 2020), resulting in net proceeds (before transaction expenses) of $41.0 million and $6.6 million
for the Company and GALIC, respectively, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement,
including the representations, warranties, covenants and indemnities contained therein. In connection with the closing of the transaction
on October 8, 2020, MCC JV repaid in full all outstanding borrowings under, and terminated, its senior secured revolving credit facility,
dated as of August 4, 2015, as amended, administered by Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
June 30, 2021
(unaudited)
Note 3. Investments (continued)
MCC Senior Loan Strategy JV I LLC (continued)
Due to the sale transaction on October 8, 2020,
the Company no longer held an investment in MCC JV at June 30, 2021. At September 30, 2020, MCC JV had total investments at fair value
of $163.1 million. As of September 30, 2020, MCC JV’s portfolio was comprised of senior secured first lien term loans of 45 borrowers.
As of September 30, 2020, certain investments in one portfolio company held by MCC JV were on non-accrual status.
Below is a summary of MCC JV’s portfolio,
excluding equity investments, as of September 30, 2020, followed by a listing of the individual investments in MCC JV’s portfolio
as of September 30, 2020:
September 30,
2020
Senior secured loans (1)
$ 182,514,110
Weighted average current interest rate on senior secured loans (2)
6.02 %
Number of borrowers in MCC JV
45
Largest loan to a single borrower (1)
$ 10,653,501
Total of five largest loans to borrowers (1)
$ 39,191,213
(1) At
par value.
(2) Computed
as the (a) annual stated interest rate on accruing senior secured loans, divided by (b) total senior secured loans at par.
MCC JV Loan Portfolio as of September 30, 2020
Company
Industry
Type of Investment
Maturity
Par
Amount
Cost
Fair
Value (2)
% of Net
Assets (3)
4Over International, LLC
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 6.00%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
6/7/2022
$ 10,653,501
$ 10,653,501
$ 9,995,115
16.8 %
10,653,501
10,653,501
9,995,115
Cardenas Markets LLC
Retail
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 5.75%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
11/29/2023
5,293,750
5,269,829
5,287,398
8.9 %
5,293,750
5,269,829
5,287,398
CHA Consulting, Inc.
Construction & Building
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 4.50%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
4/10/2025
1,340,389
1,336,046
1,274,308
2.1 %
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 4.50%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
4/10/2025
592,500
592,500
563,290
0.9 %
1,932,889
1,928,546
1,837,598
Covenant Surgical Partners, Inc.
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 4.00%) (1)
7/1/2026
4,950,187
4,909,373
4,435,496
7.4 %
4,950,187
4,909,373
4,435,496
CT Technologies Intermediate Holdings, Inc.
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 4.25%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
12/1/2021
5,086,116
5,005,862
4,875,042
8.2 %
5,086,116
5,005,862
4,875,042
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CORPORATION
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
June
30, 2021
(unaudited)
Note
3. Investments (continued)
MCC
Senior Loan Strategy JV I LLC (continued)
Company
Industry
Type of Investment
Maturity
Par
Amount
Cost
Fair
Value (2)
% of Net
Assets (3)
Envision Healthcare Corporation
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 3.75%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
10/10/2025
1,940,438
1,888,530
1,397,503
2.3 %
1,940,438
1,888,530
1,397,503
GC EOS Buyer, Inc.
Automotive
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 4.50%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
8/1/2025
1,420,440
1,404,814
1,304,532
2.2 %
1,420,440
1,404,814
1,304,532
GK Holdings, Inc.
Services: Business
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 6.00%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
1/20/2021
2,877,863
2,876,803
2,142,856
3.6 %
2,877,863
2,876,803
2,142,856
Glass Mountain Pipeline Holdings, LLC
Energy: Oil & Gas
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 4.50%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
12/23/2024
4,850,625
4,839,587
2,601,390
4.4 %
4,850,625
4,839,587
2,601,390
Golden West Packaging Group LLC
Forest Products & Paper
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 5.25%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
6/20/2023
4,069,771
4,069,771
3,968,027
6.7 %
4,069,771
4,069,771
3,968,027
High Ridge Brands Co.
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 7.00%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)(4)
6/30/2022
1,732,439
1,724,570
593,187
1.0 %
1,732,439
1,724,570
593,187
Highline Aftermarket Acquisitions, LLC
Automotive
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 3.50%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
4/26/2025
4,025,000
4,016,286
3,597,545
6.0 %
4,025,000
4,016,286
3,597,545
Infogroup, Inc.
High Tech Industries
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 6.50%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
4/3/2023
4,825,000
4,804,770
4,224,770
7.1 %
4,825,000
4,804,770
4,224,770
Intermediate LLC
High Tech Industries
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 4.00%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
7/1/2026
2,722,500
2,708,089
2,513,684
4.2 %
2,722,500
2,708,089
2,513,684
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
June 30, 2021
(unaudited)
Note 3. Investments (continued)
MCC Senior Loan Strategy JV I LLC (continued)
Company
Industry
Type of Investment
Maturity
Par
Amount
Cost
Fair
Value (2)
% of Net
Assets (3)
Isagenix International, LLC
Wholesale
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 5.75%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
6/16/2025
2,626,629
2,616,715
1,337,742
2.2 %
2,626,629
2,616,715
1,337,742
IXS Holdings, Inc.
Automotive
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 5.00%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
3/5/2027
994,874
985,714
981,543
1.6 %
994,874
985,714
981,543
Keystone Acquisition Corp.
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 5.25%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
5/1/2024
6,099,815
6,040,757
5,505,083
9.2 %
6,099,815
6,040,757
5,505,083
KNB Holdings Corporation
Consumer Goods: Durable
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 5.50%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
4/26/2024
4,743,170
4,694,643
1,992,131
3.3 %
4,743,170
4,694,643
1,992,131
Liason Acquisition, LLC
High Tech Industries
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 4.50%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
12/20/2026
3,466,288
3,458,579
3,372,351
5.7 %
3,466,288
3,458,579
3,372,351
LifeMiles Ltd.
Services: Consumer
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 5.50%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
8/18/2022
4,229,263
4,220,573
3,880,349
6.5 %
4,229,263
4,220,573
3,880,349
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
June 30, 2021
(unaudited)
Note 3. Investments (continued)
MCC Senior Loan Strategy JV I LLC (continued)
Company
Industry
Type of Investment
Maturity
Par
Amount
Cost
Fair
Value (2)
% of Net
Assets (3)
Manna Pro Products, LLC
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 6.00%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
12/8/2023
2,998,542
2,998,542
2,875,002
4.8
%
Senior Secured First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan (LIBOR + 6.00%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
12/8/2023
608,958
608,958
583,869
1.0
%
3,607,500
3,607,500
3,458,871
Mileage Plus Holdings, LLC
Transportation: Consumer
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 5.25%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
6/21/2027
4,401,819
4,407,746
4,475,769
7.5
%
4,401,819
4,407,746
4,475,769
NGS US Finco, LLC
Capital Equipment
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 4.25%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
10/1/2025
2,943,223
2,932,700
2,755,445
4.6
%
2,943,223
2,932,700
2,755,445
Northern Star Industries, Inc.
Capital Equipment
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 4.50%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
3/28/2025
4,143,750
4,130,394
3,630,754
6.1
%
4,143,750
4,130,394
3,630,754
Offen, Inc.
Transportation: Cargo
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 5.00%) (1)
6/22/2026
3,626,659
3,596,886
3,494,880
5.9
%
3,626,659
3,596,886
3,494,880
Patriot Rail Company LLC
Transportation: Cargo
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 5.25%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
10/19/2026
1,741,250
1,711,104
1,730,454
2.9
%
1,741,250
1,711,104
1,730,454
PetroChoice Holdings, Inc.
Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 5.00%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
8/19/2022
6,279,803
6,270,073
5,418,842
9.1
%
6,279,803
6,270,073
5,418,842
Port Townsend Holdings Company, Inc.
Forest Products & Paper
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 4.75%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
4/3/2024
2,945,600
2,928,240
2,632,777
4.4
%
2,945,600
2,928,240
2,632,777
PT Network, LLC
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 5.50%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 2% PIK) (1)(5)
11/30/2023
4,955,627
4,638,237
4,460,064
7.5
%
Class C Common Stock
1
—
—
4,955,628
4,638,237
4,460,064
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
June 30, 2021
(unaudited)
Note 3. Investments (continued)
MCC Senior Loan Strategy JV I LLC (continued)
Company
Industry
Type of Investment
Maturity
Par
Amount
Cost
Fair
Value (2)
% of Net
Assets (3)
PVHC Holding Corp
Containers, Packaging and Glass
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 4.75%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
8/5/2024
1,952,427
1,946,107
1,850,511
3.1
%
1,952,427
1,946,107
1,850,511
Quartz Holding Company
High Tech Industries
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 4.00%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
4/2/2026
3,936,357
3,924,382
3,847,789
6.5
%
3,936,357
3,924,382
3,847,789
RB Media, Inc.
Media: Diversified & Production
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 4.50%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
8/29/2025
5,651,270
5,620,482
5,605,495
9.4
%
5,651,270
5,620,482
5,605,495
Salient CRGT Inc.
High Tech Industries
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 6.00%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
2/28/2022
2,533,036
2,518,601
2,343,058
3.9
%
2,533,036
2,518,601
2,343,058
SFP Holding, Inc.
Construction & Building
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 6.25%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
9/1/2022
4,776,954
4,739,017
4,733,961
7.9
%
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 6.25%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
9/1/2022
1,852,521
1,852,521
1,835,849
3.1
%
6,629,475
6,591,538
6,569,810
Shift4 Payments, LLC
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 4.50%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
11/29/2024
7,304,819
7,283,042
7,255,877
12.2
%
7,304,819
7,283,042
7,255,877
Simplified Logistics, LLC
Services: Business
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 6.50%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
2/27/2022
3,447,500
3,447,500
3,358,899
5.6
%
3,447,500
3,447,500
3,358,899
Syniverse Holdings, Inc.
High Tech Industries
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 5.00%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
3/9/2023
2,905,253
2,891,007
2,229,200
3.7
%
2,905,253
2,891,007
2,229,200
The Octave Music Group, Inc.
Media: Diversified & Production
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 4.75%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
5/29/2025
5,896,552
5,844,063
5,071,034
8.5
%
5,896,552
5,844,063
5,071,034
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
June 30, 2021
(unaudited)
Note 3. Investments (continued)
MCC Senior Loan Strategy JV I LLC (continued)
Company
Industry
Type of Investment
Maturity
Par
Amount
Cost
Fair
Value (2)
% of Net
Assets (3)
ThoughtWorks, Inc.
High Tech Industries
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 3.75%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
10/11/2024
2,627,704
2,620,849
2,585,136
4.3
%
2,627,704
2,620,849
2,585,136
Vero Parent, Inc.
High Tech Industries
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 4.50%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
8/16/2024
3,875,924
3,856,982
3,813,522
6.4
%
3,875,924
3,856,982
3,813,522
Wawona Delaware Holdings, LLC
Beverage & Food
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 4.75%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
9/11/2026
945,350
937,295
912,358
1.5
%
945,350
937,295
912,358
Wheels Up Partners LLC
Aerospace & Defense
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 8.55%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
10/15/2021
1,509,917
1,497,761
1,509,917
2.5
%
1,509,917
1,497,761
1,509,917
Wok Holdings Inc.
Retail
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 6.50%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
3/1/2026
6,550,249
6,505,809
4,864,216
8.2
%
6,550,249
6,505,809
4,864,216
Wrench Group LLC
Services: Consumer
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 4.25%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
4/30/2026
2,942,820
2,920,082
2,834,231
4.8
%
2,942,820
2,920,082
2,834,231
Xebec Global Holdings, LLC
High Tech Industries
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 5.25%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
2/12/2024
8,053,168
8,053,168
8,053,168
13.5
%
8,053,168
8,053,168
8,053,168
Z Medica, LLC
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (LIBOR + 5.50%, 1.00% LIBOR Floor) (1)
9/29/2022
2,566,500
2,566,500
2,528,002
4.3
%
2,566,500
2,566,500
2,528,002
Total Investments, September 30, 2020
$
182,514,111
$
181,365,360
$
163,133,421
273.5
%
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PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
June 30, 2021
(unaudited)
Note 3. Investments (continued)
MCC Senior Loan Strategy JV I LLC (continued)
(1) Represents
the annual current interest rate as of September 30, 2020. All interest rates are payable in cash, unless otherwise noted.
(2) Represents
the fair value in accordance with ASC 820 as reported by MCC JV. The determination of such fair value is not included in the Company’s
board of directors’ valuation process described elsewhere herein.
(3) Percentage
is based on MCC JV’s net assets of $59,617,800 as of September 30, 2020.
(4) This
investment was on non-accrual status as of September 30, 2020.
(5) Par
amount includes accumulated PIK interest and is net of repayments.
Below is certain summarized financial Information
for MCC JV as of September 30, 2020, and for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2020:
September 30,
2020
Selected Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities Information:
Investments in loans at fair value (amortized cost of $181,365,360)
$ 163,133,421
Cash
6,055,178
Other assets
1,148,102
Total assets
$ 170,336,701
Line of credit (net of debt issuance costs of $1,574,115)
$ 109,745,367
Other liabilities
424,095
Interest payable
549,439
Total liabilities
110,718,901
Members’ capital
59,617,800
Total liabilities and members’ capital
$ 170,336,701
For the
three months
ended
June 30,
For the
nine months
ended
June 30,
2020
2020
(unaudited)
(unaudited)
Selected Consolidated Statement of Operations Information:
Total revenues
$ 3,580,358
$ 12,763,742
Total expenses
(2,291,528 )
(7,612,876 )
Net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
17,149,719
(14,703,646 )
Net realized gain/(loss)
(12,586,171 )
(12,620,121 )
Net income/(loss)
$ 5,852,378
$ (22,172,901 )
Unconsolidated Significant Subsidiaries
The Company evaluated and determined that it had no significant subsidiaries
as of June 30, 2021.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
June 30, 2021
(unaudited)
Note 4. Fair Value Measurements
The Company follows ASC 820 for measuring the
fair value of portfolio investments. Fair value is the price that would be received in the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability
in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Where available, fair value is based on observable market
prices or parameters, or derived from such prices or parameters. Where observable prices or inputs are not available, valuation models
are applied. These valuation models involve some level of management estimation and judgment, the degree of which is dependent on the
price transparency for the instruments or market and the instruments’ complexity. The Company’s fair value analysis includes
an analysis of the value of any unfunded loan commitments. Financial investments recorded at fair value in the consolidated financial
statements are categorized for disclosure purposes based upon the level of judgment associated with the inputs used to measure their value.
The valuation hierarchical levels are based upon the transparency of the inputs to the valuation of the investment as of the measurement
date. Investments which are valued using NAV as a practical expedient are excluded from this hierarchy, and certain prior period amounts
have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. The three levels are defined below:
● Level
1 - Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.
● Level
2 - Valuations based on inputs other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1, which are either directly or indirectly
observable at the measurement date. This category includes quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted
prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in non-active markets including actionable bids from third parties for privately
held assets or liabilities, and observable inputs other than quoted prices such as yield curves and forward currency rates that are entered
directly into valuation models to determine the value of derivatives or other assets or liabilities.
● Level
3 - Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and where there is little, if any, market activity at the measurement date. The
inputs for the determination of fair value may require significant management judgment or estimation and are based upon management’s
assessment of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities. These investments include debt
and equity investments in private companies or assets valued using the Market or Income Approach and may involve pricing models whose
inputs require significant judgment or estimation because of the absence of any meaningful current market data for identical or similar
investments. The inputs in these valuations may include, but are not limited to, capitalization and discount rates, beta and EBITDA multiples.
The information may also include pricing information or broker quotes which include a disclaimer that the broker would not be held to
such a price in an actual transaction. The non-binding nature of consensus pricing and/or quotes accompanied by disclaimer would result
in classification as Level 3 information, assuming no additional corroborating evidence.
In addition to using the above inputs in investment
valuations, the Company continues to employ a valuation policy approved by the board of directors that is consistent with ASC 820 (see
Note 2). Consistent with our valuation policy, we evaluate the source of inputs, including any markets in which our investments are trading,
in determining fair value.
The following table presents the fair value measurements
of our investments, by major class according to the fair value hierarchy, as of June 30, 2021 (dollars in thousands):
Fair Value Hierarchy as of June 30, 2021
1
2
3
Investments:
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans
$ —
$ 6,120
$ 84,160
$ 90,280
Senior Secured Second Lien Term Loans
—
—
2,483
2,483
Senior Secured Notes
—
3,726
—
3,726
Unsecured Debt
—
—
2,110
2,110
Equity/Warrants
16,788
—
62,465
79,253
Total
$ 16,788
$ 9,846
$ 151,218
$ 177,852
Investments measured at net asset value(1)
3,767
Total Investments, at fair value
$ 181,619
(1)
Certain investments that are measured at fair value using NAV have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in the table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amount presented in the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
June 30, 2021
(unaudited)
Note 4. Fair Value Measurements (continued)
The following table presents the fair value measurements
of our investments, by major class according to the fair value hierarchy, as of September 30, 2020 (dollars in thousands):
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans
$
—
$
—
$
106,463
$
106,463
Senior Secured Second Lien Term Loans
—
—
13,927
13,927
Unsecured Debt
—
—
2,669
2,669
MCC Senior Loan Strategy JV I LLC (1)
—
—
41,019
41,019
Equity/Warrants
12,278
—
67,397
79,675
Total
$
12,278
$
—
$
231,475
$
243,753
Investments measured at net asset value (2)
2,991
Total Investments, at fair value
$
246,744
(1)
MCC Senior Loan Strategy JV I LLC was sold on October 8, 2020 and as such fair value was measured as a Level 3 investment as of September 30, 2020. Previously, fair value had been measured using NAV.
(2)
Certain investments that are measured at fair value using NAV have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in the table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amount presented in the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and
ending balances for investments that use Level 3 inputs for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 (dollars in thousands):
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans
Senior Secured Second Lien Term Loans
Unsecured Debt
MCC Senior Loan Strategy JV I LLC
Equities/ Warrants
Total
Balance as of September 30, 2020
$ 106,463
$ 13,927
$ 2,669
$ 41,019
$ 67,397
$ 231,475
Purchases and other adjustments to cost
4,258
—
—
—
—
4,258
Sales
1,887
(11,892 )
(782 )
(39,739 )
(3,085 )
(53,611 )
Net realized gains/(losses) from investments
(25,263 )
4
27
(40,148 )
(3,268 )
(68,648 )
Net unrealized gains/(losses)
(3,185 )
444
196
38,868
1,421
37,744
Balance as of June 30, 2021
$ 84,160
$ 2,483
$ 2,110
$ —
$ 62,465
$ 151,218
The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and
ending balances for investments that use Level 3 inputs for the nine months ended June 30, 2020 (dollars in thousands):
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans
Senior Secured Second Lien Term Loans
Unsecured Debt
Equities/ Warrants
Total
Balance as of September 30, 2019
$ 192,770
$ 36,508
$ 2,653
$ 78,329
$ 310,260
Purchases and other adjustments to cost
1,519
654
5
1,083
3,261
Originations
14,629
944
2,500
182
18,255
Sales
(186 )
(1,160 )
—
(5,714 )
(7,060 )
Settlements
(70,541 )
(537 )
(549 )
(25,430 )
(97,057 )
Net realized gains/(losses) from investments
—
(20,729 )
—
(18,577 )
(39,306 )
Net unrealized gains/(losses)
(30,853 )
(2,441 )
(1,371 )
34,293
(372 )
Balance as of June 30, 2020
$ 107,338
$ 13,239
$ 3,238
$ 64,166
$ 187,981
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) for the nine
months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 included in earnings related to investments still held as of June 30, 2021 and 2020, was approximately
$(10.9) million and $34.4 million, respectively.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
June 30, 2021
(unaudited)
Note 4. Fair Value Measurements (continued)
Purchases and other adjustments to cost include
purchases of new investments at cost, effects of refinancing/restructuring, accretion/amortization of income from discount/premium on
debt securities, and PIK.
Sales represent net proceeds received from investments
sold.
Settlements represent principal paydowns received.
A review of the 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 quarter in which the reclassifications occur. During the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020,
none of our investments transferred in or out of Level 3.
The following table presents the quantitative
information about Level 3 fair value measurements of our investments, as of June 30, 2021 (dollars in thousands):
Fair Value
Valuation Technique
Unobservable Input (1)
Range (Weighted Average)
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans
$
3,753
Market Approach
LTM Revenue Multiple
0.25x - 0.55x (0.50x)
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans
2,577
Enterprise Value Analysis / Market Approach
Expected Proceeds / Capitalization Rate
$4.50 - $5.50 ($5.00)
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans
6,518
Income Approach (DCF)
Market Yield
8.50% - 9.50% (9.00%)
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans
29,824
Market Approach
Market Yield
5.50% - 20.00% (12.98%)
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans
6,978
Market Approach
EBITDA Multiple
2.00x - 5.00x (3.76x)
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans
11,639
Market Approach (DCF)
Market Yield
6.75% - 7.25% (7.00%)
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans
19,960
Market Approach (Guideline Comparable)
Market Yield
5.00% - 10.00% (7.99%)
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans
2,911
Market Approach
NFY Revenue Multiple
0.30x - 0.40x (0.35x)
Senior Secured Second Lien Term Loans
2,483
Market Approach
LTM EBITDA multiple
0.10x - 0.11x (0.10x)
Unsecured Debt
2,110
Market Approach
Market Yield
9.50% - 10.50% (10.00%)
Equity/Warrants
1,830
Enterprise Value Analysis / Market Approach
Expected Proceeds / Capitalization Rate
$4.50 - $5.50 ($5.00)
Equity/Warrants
1,070
Market Approach
EV/EBITDA Multiple
4.00x - 4.50x (4.25x)
Equity/Warrants
43,454
Market Approach
LTM EBITDA multiple
8.50x - 9.50x (9.00x)
Equity/Warrants
2,349
Market Approach
LTM Revenue Multiple
0.15x - 0.55x (0.20x)
Equity/Warrants
7,665
Market Approach
EBITDA Multiple / Revenue Multiple
6.88x - 15.00x (13.39x)
Equity/Warrants
864
Market Approach (Guideline Comparable)
EBITDA Multiple / Revenue Multiple
2.00x - 6.50x (6.50x)
Equity/Warrants
4,616
Market Approach
Market Yield
10.50% - 12.00% (11.25%)
Equity/Warrants
205
Market Approach (Guideline Comparable)
EBITDA Multiple
2.25x - 4.50x (4.50x)
Equity/Warrants
276
Market Approach
EBITDA Multiple
1.75x - 2.75x (2.25x)
Equity/Warrants
62
Market Approach
EV/CFY Multiple
5.92x - 6.99x (6.46x)
Equity/Warrants
74
Market Approach
Fully Diluted
$0.01 - $0.01 ($0.01)
Total
$
151,218
(1) Represents
inputs used when the Company has determined that market participants would use such multiples when measuring the fair value of these
investments.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
June 30, 2021
(unaudited)
Note 4. Fair Value Measurements (continued)
The following table presents the quantitative
information about Level 3 fair value measurements of our investments, as of September 30, 2020 (dollars in thousands):
Fair
Value
Valuation Technique
Unobservable Input
Range
(Weighted Average)
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans
$
50,135
Income Approach (DCF)
Market yield
7.52% - 15.27% (10.34%)
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans
55,856
Market Approach
(Guideline Comparable)/Income Approach (DCF)/ Enterprise Value Analysis
Revenue Multiple(1)
0.25x – 0.50x (0.49x)
EBITDA Multiple(1)
2.50x - 8.50x (5.73x)
Capitalization rate
5.50x - 5.50x (5.50x)
Discount rate
17.90% - 17.90% (17.90%)
Expected Proceeds
$8.25 - $52.00 ($45.65)
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans
472
Recent Arms-Length Transaction
Recent Arms Length Transaction
N/A
Senior Secured Second Lien Term Loan
9,978
Income Approach (DCF)
Market yield
12.01% - 14.82% (14.01%)
Senior Secured Second Lien Term Loans
3,949
Market Approach
(Guideline Comparable)/Income Approach (DCF)
EBITDA Multiple(1)
8.00x - 8.00x (8.00x)
Discount Rate
21.00% - 21.00% (21.00%)
Unsecured Debt
-
Market Approach (Guideline Comparable)
EBITDA Multiple(1)
2.50x - 4.50x (3.50x)
Unsecured Debt
2,669
Recent Arms-Length Transaction
Recent Arms Length Transaction
N/A
MCC Senior Loan Strategy JV I LLC
41,019
Recent Arms-Length Transaction
Recent Arms Length Transaction
N/A
Equity
63,468
Market Approach
(Guideline Comparable)/ Income Approach
(DCF)/Enterprise Value Analysis
Revenue Multiple(1)
0.50x - 0.88x (0.69x)
EBITDA Multiple(1)
2.50x - 9.50x (8.25x)
Capitalization rate
5.50% - 5.50% (5.50%)
Discount rate
14.50% - 14.50% (14.50%)
Expected Proceeds
$8.25 - $52.00 ($38.00)
Equity
3,929
Income Approach (DCF)
Market Yield
15.40% - 15.40% (15.40%)
Total
$
231,475
(1) Represents
inputs used when the Company has determined that market participants would use such multiples when measuring the fair value of these
investments.
The significant unobservable inputs used in the
fair value measurement of the Company’s debt and derivative investments are market yields. Increases in market yields would result
in lower fair value measurements.
The significant unobservable inputs used in the
fair value measurement of the Company’s equity/warrants investments are comparable company multiples of revenue or EBITDA for the
latest twelve months (“LTM”), next twelve months (“NTM”) or a reasonable period a market participant would consider.
Increases in EBITDA multiples in isolation would result in higher fair value measurement.
In September 2017, the Company entered into an
agreement with Global Accessories Group, LLC (“Global Accessories”), in which the Company exchanged its full position in Lydell
Jewelry Design Studio, LLC for a 3.8% membership interest in Global Accessories, which is included in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments.
As part of the agreement, the Company is entitled to contingent consideration in the form of cash payments (“Earnout”), as
well as up to an additional 5% membership interest (“AMI”), provided Global Accessories achieves certain financial benchmarks
through calendar year ended 2022. The Earnout and AMI were initially recorded with an aggregate fair value of $2.4 million on the transaction
date using the Income Approach and were included on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities in other assets. The contingent
consideration is remeasured to fair value at each reporting date until the contingency is resolved. Any changes in fair value will be
recognized in earnings. As of June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, the Company deemed the contingent consideration to be uncollectible.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
June 30, 2021
(unaudited)
Note 5. Borrowings
As a BDC, we are generally only allowed to employ
leverage to the extent that our asset coverage, as defined in the 1940 Act, equals at least 200% after giving effect to such leverage.
The amount of leverage that we employ at any time depends on our assessment of the market and other factors at the time of any proposed
borrowing.
However, in March 2018, the Small Business Credit
Availability Act modified the 1940 Act by allowing a BDC to increase the maximum amount of leverage it may incur from 200% to 150%, if
certain requirements under the 1940 Act are met. Under the 1940 Act, we are allowed to increase our leverage capacity if stockholders
representing at least a majority of the votes cast, when a quorum is present, approve a proposal to do so. If we receive stockholder approval,
we would be allowed to increase our leverage capacity on the first day after such approval. Alternatively, the 1940 Act allows the majority
of our independent directors to approve an increase in our leverage capacity, and such approval would become effective after the one-year
anniversary of such approval. In either case, we would be required to make certain disclosures on our website and in SEC filings regarding,
among other things, the receipt of approval to increase our leverage, our leverage capacity and usage, and risks related to leverage.
As of June 30, 2021, the Company’s asset
coverage was 302.5% after giving effect to leverage and therefore the Company’s asset coverage was greater than 200%, the minimum
asset coverage requirement applicable presently to the Company under the 1940 Act.
As of September 30, 2020, the Company’s
asset coverage was 199.2% after giving effect to leverage and therefore the Company’s asset coverage was below 200%, the minimum
asset coverage requirement under the 1940 Act. As a result, the Company was prohibited from making distributions to stockholders, including
the payment of any dividend, and could not employ further leverage until the Company’s asset coverage was at least 200% after giving
effect to such leverage.
The Company’s outstanding debt as of June
30, 2021 and September 30, 2020 was as follows (dollars in thousands):
June 30, 2021
September 30, 2020
Aggregate Principal Available
Principal Amount Outstanding
Carrying Value
Fair Value
Aggregate Principal Available
Principal Amount Outstanding
Carrying Value
Fair Value
2021 Notes
$ —
$ —
$ —
$ —
$ 74,013
$ 74,013
$ 73,803
$ 73,095
2023 Notes
$ 77,847
$ 77,847
$ 77,364
$ 78,937
$ 77,847
$ 77,847
$ 77,158
$ 72,460
Total debt
$ 77,847
$ 77,847
$ 77,364
$ 78,937
$ 151,860
$ 151,860
$ 150,961
$ 145,555
Unsecured Notes
2021 Notes
On December 17, 2015, the Company issued $70.8
million in aggregate principal amount of 6.50% unsecured notes that mature on January 30, 2021 (the “2021 Notes”). On January
14, 2016, the Company closed an additional $3.25 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2021 Notes, pursuant to the partial exercise
of the underwriters’ option to purchase additional notes. The 2021 Notes bore interest at a rate of 6.50% per year, payable quarterly
on January 30, April 30, July 30 and October 30 of each year, beginning January 30, 2016.
On October 21, 2020, the Company caused notices
to be issued to the holders of the 2021 Notes regarding the Company’s exercise of its option to redeem, in whole, the issued and
outstanding 2021 Notes, pursuant to Section 1104 of the Indenture dated as of February 7, 2012, between the Company and U.S. Bank National
Association, as trustee, and Section 101(h) of the Third Supplemental Indenture dated as of December 17, 2015. The Company redeemed $74,012,825
in aggregate principal amount of the issued and outstanding 2021 Notes on November 20, 2020 (the “ Redemption Date ”).
The 2021 Notes were redeemed at 100% of their principal amount ($25 per 2021 Note), plus the accrued and unpaid interest thereon from
October 31, 2020, through, but excluding, the Redemption Date. The Company funded the redemption of the 2021 Notes with cash on hand.
2023 Notes
On March 18, 2013, the Company issued $60.0 million
in aggregate principal amount of 6.125% unsecured notes that mature on March 30, 2023 (the “2023 Notes”). On March 26, 2013,
the Company closed an additional $3.5 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2023 Notes, pursuant to the partial exercise of the
underwriters’ option to purchase additional notes. As of March 30, 2016, the 2023 Notes may be redeemed in whole or in part at any
time or from time to time at the Company’s option. The 2023 Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.125% per year, payable quarterly
on March 30, June 30, September 30 and December 30 of each year, beginning June 30, 2013.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
June 30, 2021
(unaudited)
Note 5. Borrowings (continued)
Unsecured Notes (continued)
On December 12, 2016, the Company entered into
an “At-The-Market” (“ATM”) debt distribution agreement with FBR Capital Markets & Co., through which the Company
could offer for sale, from time to time, up to $40.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2023 Notes. The Company sold 1,573,872
of the 2023 Notes at an average price of $25.03 per note, and raised $38.6 million in net proceeds, through the ATM debt distribution
agreement.
On March 10, 2018, the Company redeemed $13.0
million in aggregate principal amount of the 2023 Notes. On December 31, 2018, the Company redeemed $12.0 million in aggregate principal
amount of the 2023 Notes. The redemption was accounted for as a debt extinguishment in accordance with ASC 470-50, Modifications and Extinguishments,
which resulted in a realized loss of $0.2 million and was recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Operations as a loss on extinguishment
of debt.
On December 21, 2020, the Company announced that
it completed the application process for and was authorized to transfer the listing of the 2023 Notes to the NASDAQ Global Market. The
listing and trading of the 2023 Notes on the NYSE ceased at the close of trading on December 31, 2020. Effective January 4, 2021, the
2023 Notes began trading on the NASDAQ Global Market under the trading symbol “PFXNL.”
Secured Notes
Israeli Notes
On January 26, 2018, the Company priced a debt
offering in Israel of $121.3 million of Israeli Notes (as defined below). The Israeli Notes were listed on the TASE and denominated in
New Israeli Shekels, but linked to the US Dollar at a fixed exchange rate which mitigates any currency exposure to the Company.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
June 30, 2021
(unaudited)
Note 5. Borrowings (continued)
Secured Notes (continued)
On June 5, 2018, the Company announced that on
June 1, 2018, its board of directors authorized the Company to repurchase and retire up to $20 million of the Company’s outstanding
Israeli Notes on the TASE.
During the quarter ended December 31, 2018, the
Company exchanged $1.0 million United States Dollars to New Israeli Shekels at a rate of 3.73 USD/NIS in order to repurchase the Israeli
Notes on the TASE. As the Israeli Notes were trading below par at the time of the repurchase, and the USD/NIS (foreign currency) spot
rate was higher than the fixed exchange rate agreed upon in the deed of trust, the Company was able to repurchase and retire 3,812,000
units, which resulted in $1,119,201 aggregate principal amount of the Israeli Notes being retired. The redemption was accounted for as
a debt extinguishment in accordance with ASC 470-50, Modifications and Extinguishments, which resulted in a realized gain of $0.1 million
and was recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Operations as a gain on extinguishment of debt.
On December 31, 2019, in addition to the scheduled
12.5% quarterly amortization payment, the Company used proceeds from its principal repayments in assets held by PhenixFIN SLF and PhenixFIN
Small Business Fund to pre-pay an additional $19.1 million of the Israeli Notes. The pre-payment was accounted for as a debt extinguishment
in accordance with ASC 470-50, Modifications and Extinguishments, which resulted in a realized loss of $0.9 million and was recorded on
the Consolidated Statements of Operations as a net loss on extinguishment of debt.
On March 31, 2020, in addition to the scheduled
12.5% quarterly amortization payment, the Company used proceeds from its principal repayments in assets held by PhenixFIN SLF and PhenixFIN
Small Business Fund to pre-pay an additional $19.8 million of the Israeli Notes. The pre-payment was accounted for as a debt extinguishment
in accordance with ASC 470-50, Modifications and Extinguishments, which resulted in a realized loss of $0.9 million and was recorded on
the Consolidated Statements of Operations as a loss on extinguishment of debt.
On April 14, 2020, the Company repaid the remaining
$21.1 million of Israeli Notes outstanding, and as such is no longer subject to any covenants relating thereto. The Israeli Notes were
redeemed at 100% of their principal amount, plus the accrued interest thereon, through April 14, 2020.
Fair Value of Debt Obligations
The fair values of our debt obligations are determined
in accordance with ASC 820, which defines fair value in terms of the price that would be paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction
between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. The fair value of the Notes, which are publicly traded,
is based upon closing market quotes as of the measurement date. As of June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, the Notes would be deemed
to be Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy, as defined in Note 4.
In accordance with ASU 2015-03, the debt issuance
costs related to the Notes are reported on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as a direct deduction from the face amount
of the Notes. As of June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, debt issuance costs related to the Notes were as follows (dollars in thousands):
June 30, 2021
September 30, 2020
2023 Notes
Total
2021 Notes
2023 Notes
Total
Total debt issuance costs
$ 3,102
$ 3,102
$ 3,226
$ 3,102
$ 6,328
Amortized debt issuance costs
2,620
2,620
3,016
2,406
$ 5,422
Unamortized debt issuance costs
$ 482
$ 482
$ 210
$ 696
$ 906
For the three and nine months ended June
30, 2021 and 2020, the components of interest expense, amortized debt issuance costs, weighted average stated interest rate and weighted
average outstanding debt balance for the Notes were as follows (dollars in thousands):
For the Three Months Ended June 30
For the Nine Months Ended June 30
2021
2020
2021
2020
2021 Notes Interest
$ —
$ 1,203
$ 668
$ 3,608
2023 Notes Interest
1,192
1,192
3,576
3,576
2023 Notes Premium
—
(1 )
—
(2 )
Israeli Notes Interest
—
58
—
2,486
Amortization of debt issuance costs
69
284
294
2,644
Total
$ 1,261
$ 2,736
$ 4,538
$ 12,312
Weighted average stated interest rate
2.2 %
6.4 %
7.2 %
6.4 %
Weighted average outstanding balance
$ 77,847
$ 154,881
$ 84,649
$ 201,523
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
June 30, 2021
(unaudited)
Note 6. Agreements
Investment Management Agreement
We had entered into an investment management agreement
with MCC Advisors (the “Investment Management Agreement”), which expired on December 31, 2020. Mr. Brook Taube, our Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer through December 31, 2020 and one of our directors through January 21, 2021 and Mr. Seth Taube, one of our
directors through January 21, 2021 are both affiliated with MCC Advisors and Medley.
Under the terms of the Investment Management Agreement,
MCC Advisors:
● determined
the composition of our portfolio, the nature and timing of the changes to our portfolio and the manner of implementing such changes;
● identified,
evaluated and negotiated the structure of the investments we made (including performing due diligence on our prospective portfolio companies);
and
● executed,
closed, monitored and administered the investments we made, including the exercise of any voting or consent rights.
MCC Advisors’ services under the
Investment Management Agreement were not exclusive, and it was free to furnish similar services to other entities so long as its services
to us were not impaired.
Pursuant to the Investment Management
Agreement, we paid MCC Advisors a fee for investment advisory and management services consisting of a base management fee and a two-part
incentive fee.
On December 3, 2015, MCC Advisors recommended
and, in consultation with the Board, agreed to reduce fees under the Investment Management Agreement. Beginning January 1, 2016, the base
management fee was reduced to 1.50% on gross assets above $1 billion. In addition, MCC Advisors reduced its incentive fee from 20% on
pre-incentive fee net investment income over an 8% hurdle, to 17.5% on pre-incentive fee net investment income over a 6% hurdle. Moreover,
the revised incentive fee includes a netting mechanism and is subject to a rolling three-year look back from January 1, 2016 forward.
Under no circumstances would the new fee structure result in higher fees to MCC Advisors than fees under the prior investment management
agreement.
The following discussion of our base management
fee and two-part incentive fee reflect the terms of the fee waiver agreement executed by MCC Advisors on February 8, 2016 (the “Fee
Waiver Agreement”). The terms of the Fee Waiver Agreement were effective as of January 1, 2016 and were a permanent reduction in
the base management fee and incentive fee on net investment income payable to MCC Advisors for the investment advisory and management
services it provided under the Investment Management Agreement. The Fee Waiver Agreement did not change the second component of the incentive
fee, which was the incentive fee on capital gains.
On January 15, 2020, the Company’s board
of directors, including all of the independent directors, approved the renewal of the Investment Management Agreement through the later
of April 1, 2020 or so long as the Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of July 29, 2019 (the “Amended MCC
Merger Agreement”), by and between the Company and Sierra (the “Amended MCC Merger Agreement”) was in effect, but no
longer than a year; provided that, if the Amended MCC Merger Agreement was terminated by Sierra, then the termination of the Investment
Management Agreement would be effective on the 30th day following receipt of Sierra’s notice of termination to the Company. On May
1, 2020, the Company received a notice of termination of the Amended MCC Merger Agreement from Sierra. Under the Amended MCC Merger Agreement,
either party was permitted, subject to certain conditions, to terminate the Amended MCC Merger Agreement if the merger was not consummated
by March 31, 2020. Sierra elected to do so on May 1, 2020. As result of the termination by Sierra of the Amended MCC Merger Agreement
on May 1, 2020, the Investment Management Agreement would have been terminated effective as of May 31, 2020. On May 21, 2020, the Board,
including all of the independent directors, extended the term of the Investment Management Agreement through the end of the then-current
quarter, June 30, 2020. On June 15, 2020, the Board, including all of the independent directors, extended the term of the Investment Management
Agreement through the end of the then-current quarter, September 30, 2020. On September 29, 2020, the Board, including all of the independent
directors, extended the term of the Investment Management Agreement through December 31, 2020.
On November 18, 2020, the Board approved the adoption
of an internalized management structure effective January 1, 2021. The new management structure replaces the current Investment Management
and Administration Agreements with MCC Advisors LLC, which expired on December 31, 2020. To lead the internalized management team, the
Board approved the appointment of David Lorber, who had served as an independent director of the Company since April 2019, as interim
Chief Executive Officer, and Ellida McMillan as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, each effective January 1, 2021. In connection
with his appointment, Mr. Lorber stepped down from the Compensation Committee of the Board, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
of the Board, and the Special Committee of the Board.
Base Management Fee
Through December 31, 2020, for providing investment
advisory and management services to us, MCC Advisors received a base management fee. The base management fee was calculated at an annual
rate of 1.75% (0.4375% per quarter) of up to $1.0 billion of the Company’s gross assets and 1.50% (0.375% per quarter) of any amounts
over $1.0 billion of the Company’s gross assets and was payable quarterly in arrears. The base management fee was calculated based
on the average value of the Company’s gross assets at the end of the two most recently completed calendar quarters.
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CORPORATION
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
June
30, 2021
(unaudited)
Note 6.
Agreements (continued)
Base Management Fee (continued)
For the three
and nine months ended June 30, 2021, the Company incurred base management fees to MCC Advisors of $0 and $1.1 million, respectively.
For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2020, the Company incurred base management fees to MCC Advisors of $1.3 million and $5.0
million, respectively.
Incentive
Fee
Through December
31, 2020, the incentive fee had two components, as follows:
Incentive Fee Based on Income
The first component of the incentive fee was payable
quarterly in arrears and was based on our pre-incentive fee net investment income earned during the calendar quarter for which the incentive
fee was being calculated. MCC Advisors was entitled to receive the incentive fee on net investment income from us if our Ordinary Income
(as defined below) exceeded a quarterly “hurdle rate” of 1.5%. The hurdle amount was calculated after making appropriate adjustments
to the Company’s net assets, as determined as of the beginning of each applicable calendar quarter, in order to account for any
capital raising or other capital actions as a result of any issuances by the Company of its common stock (including issuances pursuant
to our dividend reinvestment plan), any repurchase by the Company of its own common stock, and any dividends paid by the Company, each
as may have occurred during the relevant quarter.
Beginning with the calendar quarter that commenced
on January 1, 2016, the incentive fee on net investment income was determined and paid quarterly in arrears at the end of each calendar
quarter by reference to our aggregate net investment income, as adjusted as described below, from the calendar quarter then ending and
the eleven preceding calendar quarters (or if shorter, the number of quarters that have occurred since January 1, 2016). We refer to such
period as the “Trailing Twelve Quarters.”
The hurdle amount for the incentive fee on net
investment income was determined on a quarterly basis and was equal to 1.5% multiplied by the Company’s net asset value at the beginning
of each applicable calendar quarter comprising the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters. The hurdle amount was calculated after making appropriate
adjustments to the Company’s net assets, as determined as of the beginning of each applicable calendar quarter, in order to account
for any capital raising or other capital actions as a result of any issuances by the Company of its common stock (including issuances
pursuant to our dividend reinvestment plan), any repurchase by the Company of its own common stock, and any dividends paid by the Company,
each as may have occurred during the relevant quarter. The incentive fee for any partial period was to be appropriately pro-rated. Any
incentive fee on net investment income was to be paid to MCC Advisors on a quarterly basis and was to be based on the amount by which
(A) aggregate net investment income (“Ordinary Income”) in respect of the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters exceeded (B) the
hurdle amount for such Trailing Twelve Quarters. The amount of the excess of (A) over (B) described in this paragraph for such Trailing
Twelve Quarters is referred to as the “Excess Income Amount.” For the avoidance of doubt, Ordinary Income was net of all fees
and expenses, including the reduced base management fee but excluding any incentive fee on Pre-Incentive Fee net investment income or
on the Company’s capital gains.
Determination of Quarterly Incentive Fee
Based on Income
The incentive fee on net investment income for
each quarter was determined as follows:
● No
incentive fee on net investment income was payable to MCC Advisors for any calendar quarter for which there was no Excess Income Amount;
● 100%
of the Ordinary Income, if any, that exceeded the hurdle amount, but was less than or equal to an amount, which we refer to as the “Catch-up
Amount,” determined as the sum of 1.8182% multiplied by the Company’s net assets at the beginning of each applicable calendar
quarter, as adjusted as noted above, comprising the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters was included in the calculation of the incentive
fee on net investment income; and
● 17.5%
of the Ordinary Income that exceeds the Catch-up Amount was included in the calculation of the incentive fee on net investment income.
The amount of the incentive fee on net investment
income that was to be paid to MCC Advisors for a particular quarter would equal the excess of the incentive fee so calculated minus the
aggregate incentive fees on net investment income that were paid in respect of the first eleven calendar quarters (or the portion thereof)
included in the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters but not in excess of the Incentive Fee Cap (as described below).
The incentive fee on net investment income
that was paid to MCC Advisors for a particular quarter was subject to a cap (the “Incentive Fee Cap”). The Incentive Fee Cap
for any quarter was an amount equal to (a) 17.5% of the Cumulative Net Return (as defined below) during the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters
minus (b) the aggregate incentive fees on net investment income that were paid in respect of the first eleven calendar quarters
(or the portion thereof) included in the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
June 30, 2021
(unaudited)
Note 6. Agreements (continued)
Incentive Fee (continued)
“Cumulative Net Return” means (x)
the Ordinary Income in respect of the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters minus (y) any Net Capital Loss (as described below), if
any, in respect of the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters. If, in any quarter, the Incentive Fee Cap was zero or a negative value, the
Company would pay no incentive fee on net investment income to MCC Advisors for such quarter. If, in any quarter, the Incentive Fee Cap
for such quarter was a positive value but was less than the incentive fee on net investment income that was payable to MCC Advisors for
such quarter (before giving effect to the Incentive Fee Cap) calculated as described above, the Company would pay an incentive fee on
net investment income to MCC Advisors equal to the Incentive Fee Cap for such quarter. If, in any quarter, the Incentive Fee Cap for such
quarter was equal to or greater than the incentive fee on net investment income that was payable to MCC Advisors for such quarter (before
giving effect to the Incentive Fee Cap) calculated as described above, the Company would pay an incentive fee on net investment income
to MCC Advisors, calculated as described above, for such quarter without regard to the Incentive Fee Cap.
“Net Capital Loss” in respect of a
particular period means the difference, if positive, between (i) aggregate capital losses, whether realized or unrealized, and dilution
to the Company’s net assets due to capital raising or capital actions, in such period and (ii) aggregate capital gains, whether
realized or unrealized and accretion to the Company’s net assets due to capital raising or capital action, in such period.
Dilution to the Company’s net assets due
to capital raising was calculated, in the case of issuances of common stock, as the amount by which the net asset value per share was
adjusted over the transaction price per share, multiplied by the number of shares issued. Accretion to the Company’s net assets
due to capital raising was calculated, in the case of issuances of common stock (including issuances pursuant to our dividend reinvestment
plan), as the excess of the transaction price per share over the amount by which the net asset value per share was adjusted, multiplied
by the number of shares issued. Accretion to the Company’s net assets due to other capital action was calculated, in the case of
repurchases by the Company of its own common stock, as the excess of the amount by which the net asset value per share was adjusted over
the transaction price per share multiplied by the number of shares repurchased by the Company.
Incentive Fee Based on Capital Gains
The second component of the incentive fee was
determined and payable in arrears as of the end of each calendar year (or upon termination of the Investment Management Agreement as of
the termination date) and equaled 20.0% of our cumulative aggregate realized capital gains less cumulative realized capital losses, unrealized
capital depreciation (unrealized depreciation on a gross investment-by-investment basis at the end of each calendar year) and all capital
gains upon which prior performance-based capital gains incentive fee payments were previously made to the investment adviser.
Under GAAP, the Company calculated the second
component of the incentive fee as if the Company had realized all assets at their fair values as of the reporting date. Accordingly, when
applicable, the Company accrued a provisional capital gains incentive fee taking into account any unrealized gains or losses. As the provisional
capital gains incentive fee was subject to the performance of investments until there was a realization event, the amount of the provisional
capital gains incentive fee accrued at a reporting date may have varied from the capital gains incentive that was ultimately realized
and the differences could have been material.
The incentive fees shown in the Consolidated Statements
of Operations were calculated using the fee structure set forth in the Investment Management Agreement, and then adjusted to reflect the
terms of the Fee Waiver Agreement. Pursuant to the Investment Management Agreement, pre-incentive fee net investment income was compared
to a hurdle rate of 2.0% of the net asset value at the beginning of the period and was calculated as follows:
1) No
incentive fee was recorded during the quarter in which our pre-incentive fee net investment income did not exceed the hurdle rate;
2) 100%
of pre-incentive fee net investment income that exceeded the hurdle rate but was less than 2.5% in the quarter; and
3) 20.0%
of the amount of pre-incentive fee net investment income, if any, that exceeded 2.5% of the hurdle rate.
For purposes of implementing the fee waiver under
the Fee Waiver Agreement, we calculated the incentive fee based upon the formula that existed under the Investment Management Agreement,
and then applied the terms of waiver set forth in the Fee Waiver Agreement, if applicable.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
June 30, 2021
(unaudited)
Note 6. Agreements (continued)
Incentive Fee (continued)
For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2021
and 2020, the Company did not incur any incentive fees on net investment income because pre-incentive fee net investment income did not
exceed the hurdle amount under the formula set forth in the Investment Management Agreement. The Investment Management Agreement terminated
as of December 31, 2020, and the Company no longer incurs incentive fees under the Investment Management Agreement as a result.
As of June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, $0
and $1.4 million, respectively, were included in “management and incentive fees payable” in the accompanying Consolidated
Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Administration Agreement
On January 19, 2011, the Company entered into
an administration agreement with MCC Advisors. Pursuant to the administration agreement, MCC Advisors furnished us with office facilities
and equipment, clerical, bookkeeping, recordkeeping and other administrative services related to the operations of the Company. We reimbursed
MCC Advisors for our allocable portion of overhead and other expenses incurred by it performing its obligations under the administration
agreement, including rent and our allocable portion of the cost of our Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer and their
respective staffs. From time to time, our administrator was able to pay amounts owed by us to third-party service providers and we would
subsequently reimburse our administrator for such amounts paid on our behalf. In connection with the adoption by the board of directors
of an internalized management structure, on November 19, 2020, the Company entered into a Fund Accounting Servicing Agreement and an Administration
Servicing Agreement on customary terms with U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC d/b/a U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (“U.S. Bancorp”).
The administration agreement with MCC Advisors terminated by its terms on December 31, 2020. For the three and nine months ended June
30, 2021, we recorded $0.1 million and $0.5 million, respectively, in administrator expenses. For the three and nine months ended June 30,
2020, we incurred $0.6 million and $1.7 million in administrator expenses, respectively.
As of June 30, 2021 and September 30,
2020, $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively, were included in “administrator expenses payable” in the accompanying Consolidated
Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Expense Support Agreement
On June 12, 2020, the Company entered into an
expense support agreement (the “Expense Support Agreement”) with MCC Advisors and Medley LLC, pursuant to which MCC Advisors
and Medley LLC agreed (jointly and severally) to cap the management fee and all of the Company’s other operating expenses (except
interest expenses, certain extraordinary strategic transaction expenses and other expenses approved by the Special Committee (as defined
in Note 10)) at $667,000 per month (the “Cap”). Under the Expense Support Agreement, the Cap became effective on June 1, 2020
and expires on September 30, 2020. On September 29, 2020, the board of directors, including all of the independent directors, extended
the term of the Expense Support Agreement through the end of quarter ending December 31, 2020. The Expense Support Agreement expired by
its terms at the close of business on December 31, 2020, in connection with the adoption of the internalized management structure by the
board of directors.
Note 7. Related Party Transactions
Due to Affiliate
Due to affiliate consists of certain general and administrative expenses
paid by an affiliate on behalf of the Company.
Other Related Party Transactions
Opportunities for co-investments may arise when
an affiliated investment adviser becomes aware of investment opportunities that may be appropriate for the Company, other clients, or
affiliated funds. On November 25, 2013, the Company obtained an exemptive order from the SEC that permits us to participate in negotiated
co-investment transactions with certain affiliates, each of whose investment adviser is Medley, LLC or an investment adviser controlled
by Medley, LLC in a manner consistent with our investment objective, strategies and restrictions, as well as regulatory requirements and
other pertinent factors (the “Prior Exemptive Order”). On March 29, 2017, the Company, MCC Advisors and certain other affiliated
funds and investment advisers received an exemptive order (the “Exemptive Order”) that supersedes the Prior Exemptive Order
and allows affiliated registered investment companies to participate in co-investment transactions with us that would otherwise have been
prohibited under Section 17(d) and 57(a)(4) of the 1940 Act and Rule 17d-1 thereunder. On October 4, 2017, the Company, MCC Advisors and
certain of our affiliates received an exemptive order that supersedes the Exemptive Order (the “Current Exemptive Order”)
and allows, in addition to the entities already covered by the Exemptive Order, Medley LLC and its subsidiary, Medley Capital LLC, to
the extent they hold financial assets in a principal capacity, and any direct or indirect, wholly or majority owned subsidiary of Medley
LLC that is formed in the future, to participate in co-investment transactions with us that would otherwise be prohibited by either or
both of Sections 17(d) and 57(a)(4) of the 1940 Act. Co-investment under the Current Exemptive Order is subject to certain conditions
therein, including the condition that, in the case of each co-investment transaction, the board of directors determines that it would
be in the Company’s best interest to participate in the transaction. However, neither we nor the affiliated funds are obligated
to invest or co-invest when investment opportunities are referred to us or them. The Company does not expect to avail itself of the current
exemptive order, given the internalization and termination of the Investment Management Agreement.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
June 30, 2021
(unaudited)
Note 8. Commitments
Insurance
Reimbursements Related to Professional Fees
The Company has received insurance proceeds during
fiscal year 2021 under its insurance policy primarily relating to the legal expenses associated with the dismissed stockholder class action,
captioned as FrontFour Capital Group LLC, et al. v Brook Taube et al. During the three and nine months ended June 30, 2021, the Company
received $1.0 million and $2.1 million, respectively, of insurance proceeds. During the three and nine months ended June 30, 2020, the
Company received $1.0 million and $5.8 million of insurance proceeds, respectively. The reimbursements have been recorded as an offset
or reduction in professional fees and expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Unfunded commitments
As of June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, we
had commitments under loan and financing agreements to fund up to $5.1 million to seven portfolio companies and $3.9 million to five portfolio
companies, respectively. These commitments are primarily composed of senior secured term loans and revolvers, and the determination of
their fair value is included in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments. The commitments are generally subject to the borrowers meeting
certain criteria such as compliance with covenants and certain operational metrics. The terms of the borrowings and financings subject
to commitment are comparable to the terms of other loan and equity securities in our portfolio. A summary of the composition of the unfunded
commitments as of June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020 is shown in the table below (dollars in thousands):
June 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
Redwood Services Group, LLC - Revolver
$ 1,575
$ 1,050
1888 Industrial Services, LLC - Revolver
1,078
1,078
Alpine SG - Revolver
1,000
—
Kemmerer Operations, LLC - Delayed Draw Term Loan
908
908
NVTN LLC - DDTL
220
220
Black Angus Steakhouses, LLC - Super Priority DDTL
167
—
DataOnline Corp. - Revolver
107
179
NVTN LLC - Super Priority DDTL
—
500
Total unfunded commitments
$ 5,055
$ 3,935
Note 9. Fee Income
Fee income consists of origination/closing
fees, amendment fees, prepayment penalty and other miscellaneous fees which are non-recurring in nature, as well as administrative agent
fees, which are recurring in nature. The following table summarizes the Company’s fee income for the three and nine months ended
June 30, 2021 and 2020 (dollars in thousands):
For the Three Months
Ended June 30
For the Nine Months
Ended June 30
2021
2020
2021
2020
Administrative agent fee
$ 54
$ 44
$ 381
$ 163
Prepayment fee
—
—
—
139
Amendment fee
5
124
94
138
Other fees
12
34
175
91
Origination fee
—
—
—
87
Fee income
$ 71
$ 202
$ 650
$ 618
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
June 30, 2021
(unaudited)
Note 10. Directors Fees
During calendar year 2021, the Company’s
independent directors each receive an annual fee of $100,000. In addition, the lead independent director receives an annual retainer of
$30,000; the chair of the Audit Committee receives an annual retainer of $25,000, and each of its other members receives an annual retainer
of $12,500; and the chairs of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and of the Compensation Committee each receive an annual
retainer of $15,000 and each of the other members of these committees receive annual retainers of $8,000. The Company’s independent
directors also receive a fee of $3,000 for each board meeting and $2,500 for each committee meeting that they attend. Prior to calendar
year 2021, the Company’s independent directors each received an annual fee of $90,000. They also received $3,000, plus reimbursement
of reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with attending each board meeting, and $2,500, plus reimbursement of reasonable
out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with attending each Audit Committee, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, Transition
Committee and Compensation Committee meeting. The chair of the Audit Committee received an annual fee of $25,000 and the chair of the
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and the Compensation Committee received an annual fee of $10,000 for their additional services
in these capacities. In addition, other members of the Audit Committee received an annual fee of $12,500, and other members of the Nominating
and Corporate Governance Committee and the Compensation Committee received an annual fee of $6,000.
On January 26, 2018, the board of directors established
the special committee of the Board, comprised solely of directors who are not “interested persons” of the Company as such
term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act (the “Special Committee”), for the purpose of assessing the merits of
various proposed strategic transactions. As compensation for serving on the Special Committee, each independent director received a one-time
retainer of $25,000 plus reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses, consistent with the Company’s policies for reimbursement of members
of the board of directors. In addition, the chairman of the Special Committee received a monthly fee of $15,000 and other members received
a monthly fee of $10,000. The Special Committee is no longer active. The Special Committee as well as the Transition Committee are each
no longer in operation.
No board service compensation is paid to directors
who are “interested persons” of the Company (as such term is defined in the 1940 Act). For the three and nine months ended
June 30, 2021, we accrued $0.2 million and $0.9 million for directors’ fees expense, respectively. For the three and nine months
ended June 30, 2020, we accrued $0.3 million and $1.0 million for directors’ fees expense, respectively.
Note 11. Earnings Per Share
In accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic
260 - Earnings per Share, basic earnings per share is computed by dividing earnings available to common stockholders by the weighted average
number of shares outstanding during the period. Other potentially dilutive common shares, and the related impact to earnings, are considered
when calculating earnings per share on a diluted basis. The Company does not have any potentially dilutive common shares as of June 30,
2021.
The following information sets forth the
computation of the weighted average basic and diluted net increase/(decrease) in net assets per share from operations for the three and
nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 (dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts):
For the Three Months
Ended June 30
For the Nine Months
Ended June 30
2021
2020
2021
2020
Basic and diluted:
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
$ 6,969
$ 7,604
$ 8,318
$ (67,086 )
Weighted average shares of common stock
outstanding - basic and diluted
2,683,093
2,723,711
2,707,794
2,723,711
Earnings (loss) per share of common stock - basic and diluted
$ 2.60
$ 2.79
$ 3.07
$ (24.63 )
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
June 30, 2021
(unaudited)
Note 12. Financial Highlights
The following is a schedule of financial highlights for the nine months
ended June 30, 2021 and 2020:
For the Nine Months Ended
June 30
2021
2020
Per share data
Net Asset Value per share at Beginning of Period
$ 55.30
$ 79.46
Results of Operations:
Net Investment Income/(Loss) (1)
6.44
(0.68 )
Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments
(17.17 )
(14.60 )
Net Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments
13.85
(8.42 )
Change in provision for deferred taxes on unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments
—
(0.02 )
Net loss on extinguishment of debt
(0.05 )
(0.91 )
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
3.07
(24.63 )
Capital Share Transactions
Repurchase of common stock under stock repurchase program
0.12
—
Net Increase (Decrease) Resulting from Capital Share Transactions
0.12
—
Net Asset Value per share at End of Period
$ 58.49
$ 54.83
Net Assets at End of Period
$ 156,678,576
$ 149,346,046
Shares Outstanding at End of Period
2,678,921
2,723,711
Per share market value at end of period
$ 40.80
$ 15.40
Total return based on market value (2)
128.83 %
(70.27 %)
Total return based on net asset value (3)
4.02 %
(30.99 %)
Portfolio turnover rate (4)
21.93 %
7.20 %
The following is a schedule of ratios and supplemental
data for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020:
Ratios:
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets after waivers, discounts and reimbursements (4)(5)
15.41
%
(1.43
%)
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets after waivers, discounts and reimbursements (4)(5)
9.31
%
13.98
%
Ratio of incentive fees to average net assets after waivers (5)
0.00
%
0.00
%
Supplemental Data:
Ratio of net operating expenses and credit facility related expenses to average net assets (4)(5)(9)
9.31
%
14.17
%
Percentage of non-recurring fee income (6)
2.33
%
2.66
%
Average debt outstanding (7)
84,649,449
201,704,498
Average debt outstanding per common share
31.26
74.06
Asset coverage ratio per unit (8)
3,025
1,983
Total Debt Outstanding (10)
2021 Notes
—
73,644,036
2023 Notes
77,364,454
77,088,530
Average market value per unit:
2021 Notes
N/A
22.19
2023 Notes
24.80
19.84
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
June 30, 2021
(unaudited)
Note 12. Financial Highlights (continued)
(1) Net
investment income/(loss) excluding management and incentive fee waivers, discounts and reimbursements based on total weighted average
common stock outstanding equals $6.51 and $(2.73) per share for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 respectively.
(2) Total
return is historical and assumes changes in share price, reinvestments of all dividends and distributions at prices obtained under the
Company’s dividend reinvestment plan, and no sales charge for the period. Calculation is not annualized.
(3) Total
return is historical and assumes changes in NAV, reinvestments of all dividends and distributions at prices obtained under the Company’s
dividend reinvestment plan, and no sales charge for the period. Calculation is not annualized.
(4) Ratios
are annualized during interim periods.
(5)
For the nine months ended June 30, 2021, prior to the effect of Expense Support Agreement, the ratio of net investment income/(loss), total expenses, incentive fees, and operating expenses and credit facility related expenses to average net assets is 15.41%, 9.31%, 0.00%, and 9.31%, respectively For the nine months ended June 30, 2020, excluding management and incentive fee waivers, discounts and reimbursements, the ratio of net investment income/(loss), total expenses, incentive fees, and operating expenses and credit facility related expenses to average net assets is (5.72)%, 18.27%, 0.00%, and 18.27%, respectively.
(6) Represents
the impact of the non-recurring fees as a percentage of total investment income.
(7) Based
on daily weighted average carrying value of debt outstanding during the period.
(8) Asset
coverage per unit is the ratio of the carrying value of our total consolidated assets, less
all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior securities, to the aggregate amount
of senior securities representing indebtedness. Asset coverage per unit is expressed in terms
of dollar amounts per $1,000 of indebtedness. As of June 30, 2021, the Company’s asset
coverage was 302.5% after giving effect to leverage and therefore the Company’s asset
coverage was above 200%, the minimum asset coverage requirement under the 1940 Act.
(9) Excludes
incentive fees.
(10) Total
amount of each class of senior securities outstanding at the end of the period excluding debt issuance costs.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
June 30, 2021
(unaudited)
Note 13. Dividends
Dividends and distributions to common stockholders
are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The amount to be paid out as a dividend is determined by our board of directors.
We have adopted an “opt out” dividend
reinvestment plan for our common stockholders. As a result, if we declare a cash dividend or other distribution, each stockholder that
has not “opted out” of our dividend reinvestment plan will have its dividends automatically reinvested in additional shares
of our common stock rather than receiving cash dividends. Stockholders who receive distributions in the form of shares of common stock
will be subject to the same federal, state and local tax consequences as if they received cash distributions.
The Company did not make any distributions during
the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020.
Note 14. Share Transactions
On January 11, 2021, the Company announced that
its board of directors approved a share repurchase program.
The following table sets forth the number of shares
of common stock repurchased by the Company at an average price of $33.42 per share under its share repurchase program from February 10,
2021 through June 30, 2021:
Month Ended
Shares Repurchased
Repurchase
Price Per Share
Aggregate Consideration for Repurchased Shares
January 2021
—
—
$
—
February 2021
13,082
$30.25 - $30.96
396,961
March 2021
12,241
$30.25 - $34.42
393,504
April 2021
14,390
$33.11 - $34.89
490,885
May 2021
5,075
$34.56 - $35.98
177,688
June 2021
—
—
—
Total
44,788
$
1,459,038
The Company’s net asset value per share
was increased by approximately $0.12 as a result of the share repurchases.
The Company funded additional share repurchases
of 20,000 shares with a total cost of approximately $0.8 million on May 28, 2021 which had not settled as of June 30, 2021.
Note
15. Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated subsequent events through
the date of issuance of the consolidated financial statements included herein. Other than the items disclosed herein, there have been
no subsequent events that occurred during such period that would require disclosure in this Form 10-Q or would be required to be recognized
in the Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for the nine months ended June 30, 2021.
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Item
2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis should be
read in conjunction with our financial statements and related notes and other financial information appearing elsewhere in this quarterly
report on Form 10-Q.
Except as otherwise specified, references to “we,”
“us,” “our,” or the “Company,” refer to PhenixFIN Corporation.
Forward-Looking Statements
Some of the statements in this quarterly report
on Form 10-Q constitute forward-looking statements, which relate to future events or our performance or financial condition. The forward-looking
statements contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q involve risks and uncertainties, including statements as to:
● the
introduction, withdrawal, success and timing of business initiatives and strategies;
● changes
in political, economic or industry conditions, the interest rate environment or conditions affecting the financial and capital markets,
which could result in changes in the value of our assets;
● the
impact of increased competition;
● the
impact of future acquisitions and divestitures;
● our
business prospects and the prospects of our portfolio companies;
● the
impact of legislative and regulatory actions and reforms and regulatory, supervisory or enforcement actions of government agencies relating
to us;
● our
contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties;
● any
future financings by us;
● fluctuations
in foreign currency exchange rates;
● the impact of changes to tax legislation and, generally,
our tax position;
● our ability to locate suitable investments for us and to
monitor and administer our investments;
● our ability to attract and retain highly talented professionals;
● market conditions and our ability to access alternative debt
markets and additional debt and equity capital;
● the
unfavorable resolution of legal proceedings;
● uncertainties
associated with the impact from the COVID-19 pandemic: including its impact on the global and U.S. capital markets and the global and
U.S. economy; the length and duration of the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States as well as worldwide and the magnitude of the economic
impact of that outbreak; the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business prospects and the operational and financial performance
of our portfolio companies, including our and their ability to achieve their respective objectives; and the effect of the disruptions
caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on our ability to continue to effectively manage our business; and
● risks
and uncertainties relating to the possibility that the Company may explore strategic alternatives, including, but are not limited to:
the timing, benefits and outcome of any exploration of strategic alternatives by the Company; potential disruptions in the Company’s
business and stock price as a result of our exploration of any strategic alternatives; the ability to realize anticipated efficiencies,
or strategic or financial benefits; potential transaction costs and risks; and the risk that any exploration of strategic alternatives
may have an adverse effect on our existing business arrangements or relationships, including our ability to retain or hire key personnel.
There is no assurance that any exploration of strategic alternatives will result in a transaction or other strategic change or outcome.
Such forward-looking statements may include statements
preceded by, followed by or that otherwise include the words “trend,” “opportunity,” “pipeline,” “believe,”
“comfortable,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “current,” “intention,” “estimate,”
“position,” “assume,” “potential,” “outlook,” “continue,” “remain,”
“maintain,” “sustain,” “seek,” “achieve,” and similar expressions, or future or conditional
verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may,” or similar expressions.
The forward looking statements contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could
differ materially from those implied or expressed in the forward-looking statements for any reason, including the factors set forth as
“Risk Factors” in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.
We have based the forward-looking statements included
in this report on information available to us on the date of this report, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking
statements. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in our forward-looking statements, and future results could
differ materially from historical performance. Although we undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, you are advised to consult any additional disclosures that we may
make directly to you or through reports that we have filed or in the future may file with the SEC, including quarterly reports on Form
10-Q, registration statements on Form N-2, annual reports on Form 10-K, and current reports on Form 8-K.
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COVID-19 Developments
COVID-19 has severely impacted global economic
activity and caused significant volatility and negative pressure in financial markets. The global impact of COVID-19 continues to evolve
and many countries, including the United States, have reacted at various stages of the pandemic by instituting quarantines, restricting
travel, and temporarily closing or limiting capacity at many corporate offices, retail stores, restaurants, fitness clubs and manufacturing
facilities and factories in affected jurisdictions. Such actions have created disruption in global supply chains and adversely impacted
a number of industries. The outbreak has had and could continue to have an adverse impact on economic and market conditions and trigger
a period of global economic slowdown.
We are closely monitoring the impact of the outbreak
of COVID-19 on all aspects of our business, including how it will impact our portfolio companies, employees, due diligence and underwriting
processes, and financial markets. Given the continuing development and fluidity of this situation, we cannot estimate the long-term impact
of COVID-19 on our business, future results of operations, financial position or cash flows at this time. Further, the operational and
financial performance of the portfolio companies in which we make investments may be significantly impacted by COVID-19, which may in
turn impact the valuation of our investments. We believe our portfolio companies have taken immediate actions to effectively and efficiently
respond to the challenges posed by COVID-19 and related orders imposed by state and local governments, including developing liquidity
plans supported by internal cash reserves, shareholder support, and, as appropriate, accessing their ability to participate in the government
Paycheck Protection Program. The Company’s performance was negatively impacted during the pandemic. The longer-term impact of COVID-19
on the operations and the performance of the Company (including certain portfolio companies) is difficult to predict, but may also be
adverse. The longer-term potential impact on such operations and performance could depend to a large extent on future developments and
actions taken by authorities and other entities to mitigate COVID-19 and its economic impact. The impacts, as well as the uncertainty
over impacts to come, of COVID-19 have adversely affected the performance of the Company (including certain portfolio companies) and may
continue to do so in the future. Furthermore, the impacts of a potential worsening of global economic conditions and the continued disruptions
to and volatility in the financial markets remain unknown. COVID-19 presents material uncertainty and risks with respect to the underlying
value of the Company’s portfolio companies, the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows,
such as the potential negative impact to financing arrangements, increased costs of operations, changes in law and/or regulation, and
uncertainty regarding government and regulatory policy.
We have evaluated subsequent events from June
30, 2021 through the filing date of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. However, as the discussion in this Item 2. Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations relates to the Company’s financial statements for the quarterly
period ended June 30, 2021, the analysis contained herein may not fully account for impacts relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. In that
regard, for example, as of June 30, 2021, the Company valued its portfolio investments in conformity with U.S. GAAP based on the facts
and circumstances known by the Company at that time, or reasonably expected to be known at that time. Due to the overall volatility that
the COVID-19 pandemic may have caused during the months following our most recent valuation (as of June 30, 2021), any valuations conducted
now or in the future in conformity with U.S. GAAP could result in a lower fair value of our portfolio. The longer-term impact of COVID-19
on the operations and the performance of the Company (including certain portfolio companies) is difficult to predict, but may also be
adverse. The longer-term potential impact on such operations and performance could depend to a large extent on future developments and
actions taken by authorities and other entities to contain COVID-19 and its economic impact. The impacts, as well as the uncertainty over
impacts to come, of COVID-19 have adversely affected the performance of the Company and may continue to do so in the future. Further, the potential exists for variants of COVID-19, including the Delta variant ,
to impede the global economic recovery and exacerbate geographic differences in the spread of, and response to, COVID-19.
Overview
We are a non-diversified closed-end management
investment company that has elected to be regulated as a BDC under the 1940 Act. In addition, we have elected, and intend to qualify annually,
to be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. Through December 31, 2020, we were an externally
managed company. On November 18, 2020, the board of directors of the Company approved the adoption of an internalized management structure,
effective January 1, 2021. Since January 1, 2021, we have operated under such internalized management structure.
We commenced operations and completed our initial
public offering on January 20, 2011. Under our internalized management structure, our activities are managed by our senior professionals
and are supervised by our board of directors, of which a majority of the members are independent of us.
The Company’s investment objective is to
generate current income and capital appreciation. The management team seeks to achieve this objective primarily through making loans,
private equity or other investments in privately-held companies. The Company may also make debt, equity or other investments in publicly-traded
companies. (These investments may also include investments in other BDCs, closed-end funds or REITS.) We may also pursue other strategic
opportunities and invest in other assets or operate other businesses to achieve our investment objective. The portfolio generally consists
of senior secured first lien term loans, senior secured second lien term loans, senior secured bonds, preferred equity and common equity.
Occasionally, we will receive warrants or other equity participation features which we believe will have the potential to increase total
investment returns. Our loan and other debt investments are primarily rated below investment grade or are unrated. Investments in below
investment grade securities are considered predominantly speculative with respect to the issuer’s capacity to pay interest and repay
principal when due.
As a BDC, we are required to comply with certain
regulatory requirements. For instance, we generally have to invest at least 70% of our total assets in “qualifying assets,”
including securities of private or thinly traded public U.S. companies, cash, cash equivalents, U.S. government securities and high-quality
debt investments that mature in one year or less. In addition, we are only allowed to borrow money such that our asset coverage, as defined
in the 1940 Act, equals at least 200% (or 150% if, pursuant to the 1940 Act, certain requirements are met) after such borrowing, with
certain limited exceptions. To maintain our RIC tax treatment, we must meet specified source-of-income and asset diversification requirements.
In addition, to maintain our RIC tax treatment, we must timely distribute at least 90% of our net ordinary income and realized net short-term
capital gains in excess of realized net long-term capital losses, if any, for the taxable year.
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NYSE Continued Listing Status
On April 10, 2020, the Company received written
notification, from the NYSE that it was not in compliance with an NYSE continued listing standard in Section 802.01C of the NYSE Listed
Company Manual (“Section 802.01C”) because the average closing price of the Company’s common stock over a period of
30 consecutive trading days was below $1.00 per share. The Company could regain compliance with Section 802.01C at any time during the
six-month cure period if, on the last trading day of any calendar month during the cure period, it had (i) a closing share price of at
least $1.00 per share and (ii) an average closing price of at least $1.00 per share over the 30 trading-day period ending on the last
trading day of that month. As described in detail below, the Company effected the Reverse Stock Split (as defined below), effective as
of July 24, 2020, which brought the Company into compliance with Section 802.01C. On December 21, 2020, the Company announced that it
completed the application process for and was authorized to transfer the listing of its shares of common stock to the NASDAQ Global Market.
The listing and trading of the common stock on the NYSE ceased at the close of trading on December 31, 2020. Since January 4, 2021, the
common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Market under the trading symbol “PFX.”
Reverse Stock Split; Authorized Share Reduction
At the Company’s 2020 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders held on June 30, 2020 (the “Annual Meeting”), stockholders approved a proposal to grant discretionary authority
to the Company’s board of directors to amend the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation (the “Certificate of Incorporation”)
to effect a reverse stock split of its common stock, of 1-20 (the “Reverse Stock Split”) and with the Reverse Stock Split
to be effective at such time and date, if at all, as determined by the board of directors, but not later than 60 days after stockholder
approval thereof and, if and when the reverse stock split is effected, reduce the number of authorized shares of common stock by the approved
reverse stock split ratio (the “Authorized Share Reduction”).
Following the Annual Meeting, on July 7, 2020,
the board of directors determined that it was in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders to implement the Reverse Stock
Split and the Authorized Share Reduction. Accordingly, on July 13, 2020, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment (the “Certificate
of Amendment”) to the Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware to effect the Reverse Stock
Split and the Authorized Share Reduction.
Pursuant to the Certificate of Amendment, effective
as of 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on July 24, 2020 (the “Effective Time”), each twenty (20) shares of common stock issued and
outstanding, immediately prior to the Effective Time, automatically and without any action on the part of the respective holders thereof,
were combined and converted into one (1) share of common stock. In connection with the Reverse Stock Split, the Certificate of Amendment
provided for a reduction in the number of authorized shares of common stock from 100,000,000 to 5,000,000 shares of common stock. No fractional
shares were issued as a result of the Reverse Stock Split. Instead, any stockholder who would have been entitled to receive a fractional
share as a result of the Reverse Stock Split received cash payments in lieu of such fractional shares (without interest and subject to
backup withholding and applicable withholding taxes).
Revenues
We generate revenue in the form of interest income
on the debt that we hold and capital gains, if any, on warrants or other equity interests that we may acquire in portfolio companies.
We invest our assets primarily in privately held companies with enterprise or asset values between $25 million and $250 million and focus
on investment sizes of $10 million to $50 million. We believe that pursuing opportunities of this size offers several benefits including
reduced competition, a larger investment opportunity set and the ability to minimize the impact of financial intermediaries. We expect
our debt investments to bear interest at either a fixed or floating rate. Interest on debt will be payable generally either monthly or
quarterly. In some cases our debt investments may provide for a portion of the interest to be PIK. To the extent interest is PIK, it will
be payable through the increase of the principal amount of the obligation by the amount of interest due on the then-outstanding aggregate
principal amount of such obligation. The principal amount of the debt and any accrued but unpaid interest will generally become due at
the maturity date. In addition, we may generate revenue in the form of commitment, origination, structuring or diligence fees, fees for
providing managerial assistance or investment management services and possibly consulting fees. Any such fees will be generated in connection
with our investments and recognized as earned.
Expenses
In periods prior to December 31, 2020, our primary operating expenses included management and incentive fees pursuant to the investment management
agreement we had with MCC Advisors and overhead expenses, including our allocable portion of our administrator’s overhead
under the administration agreement, which were paid during the quarter ended March 31, 2021. Our management and incentive fees
compensated MCC Advisors for its work in identifying, evaluating, negotiating, closing and monitoring our investments. On November
18, 2020, the board of directors adopted an internally managed structure, effective January 1, 2021, under which we bear all costs
and expenses of our operations and transactions, including those relating to:
● our
organization and continued corporate existence;
● calculating
our NAV (including the cost and expenses of any independent valuation firms);
● salaries,
compensation and benefits for our employees and any consultants, including investment professionals;
● interest
payable on debt, if any, incurred to finance our investments;
● the
costs of all offerings of common stock and other securities, if any;
● distributions
on our shares;
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● administration
fees payable under our administration agreement with U.S. Bancorp;
● amounts
payable to third parties relating to, or associated with, making investments;
● transfer
agent and custodial fees;
● registration
fees and listing fees;
● U.S.
federal, state and local taxes;
● independent
director fees and expenses;
● costs
of preparing and filing reports or other documents with the SEC or other regulators;
● the
costs of any reports, proxy statements or other notices to our stockholders, including printing costs;
● our
fidelity bond;
● directors
and officers/errors and omissions liability insurance, and any other insurance premiums;
● indemnification
payments;
● direct
costs and expenses of administration, including audit and legal costs; and
● all
other expenses reasonably incurred by us in connection with administering our business, such as rent for our office space.
Expense Support Agreement
On June 12, 2020, the Company entered into an
expense support agreement (the “Expense Support Agreement”) with MCC Advisors and Medley LLC, pursuant to which MCC Advisors
and Medley LLC agreed (jointly and severally) to cap the management fee and all of the Company’s other operating expenses (except
interest expenses, certain extraordinary strategic transaction expenses, and other expenses approved by the Special Committee of the Board
(as described in Note 10)), at $667,000 per month (the “Cap”). Under the Expense Support Agreement, the Cap became effective
on June 1, 2020 and was to expire on September 30, 2020. On September 29, 2020, the board of directors, including all of the independent
directors, extended the term of the Expense Support Agreement through the end of quarter ending December 31, 2020. The Expense Support
Agreement expired by its terms at the close of business on December 31, 2020, in connection with the adoption of the internalized management
structure by the board of directors.
For the three months ended December 31, 2020,
the total management fee and the other operating expenses subject to the Cap (as described above) were $2.5 million, which resulted in
$0.3 million of expense support incurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2020 and due from MCC Advisors. The $0.3 million of expense
support due was netted against Administrator expenses payable in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities and
paid during the quarter ended March 31, 2021. See “Note 6” for more information.
Portfolio and Investment Activity
As of June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, our
portfolio had a fair market value of approximately $181.6 million and $246.7 million, respectively.
During the nine months ended June 30, 2021, we
received proceeds from sale and settlements of investments of $87.8 million, including principal and dividend proceeds, realized net losses
on investments of $46.5 million, and invested $31.0 million, of which $8.6 million was invested in seven new portfolio companies and one
new security in an existing portfolio company during the quarter.
For the nine months ended June 30, 2020, we received
proceeds from sale and settlements of investments of $103.4 million, realized net losses on investments of $39.8 million, and invested
$16.2 million.
The following table summarizes the amortized cost
and the fair value of our average portfolio company, including until its sale on October 8, 2020, the equity investment in the MCC Senior
Loan Strategy JV I LLC (“MCC JV”), which had been our largest portfolio company:
June 30, 2021
September 30, 2020
Amortized Cost
Fair Value
Amortized Cost
Fair Value
Average portfolio company
$ 3,366
$ 3,707
$ 7,813
$ 5,875
Largest portfolio company
19,469
33,383
37,987
40,807
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The following table summarizes the amortized cost
and the fair value of investments as of June 30, 2021 (dollars in thousands):
Amortized Cost
Percentage
Fair Value
Percentage
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans
$ 165,696
73.4 %
$ 90,280
49.6 %
Senior Secured Second Lien Term Loans
2,600
1.2
2,483
1.4
Senior Secured Notes
3,757
1.7
3,726
2.1
Unsecured Debt
3,846
1.7
2,110
1.2
Equity/Warrants
49,631
22.0
83,020
45.7
Total Investments
$ 225,530
100.0 %
$ 181,619
100.0 %
The following table summarizes the amortized cost
and the fair value of investments as of September 30, 2020 (dollars in thousands):
Amortized Cost
Percentage
Fair Value
Percentage
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans
$ 178,843
54.5 %
$ 106,463
43.2 %
Senior Secured Second Lien Term Loans
15,476
4.7
13,927
5.6
Unsecured Debt
4,601
1.4
2,669
1.1
MCC Senior Loan Strategy JV I LLC
79,888
24.4
41,019
16.6
Equity/Warrants
49,327
15.0
82,666
33.5
Total
$ 328,135
100.0 %
$ 246,744
100.0 %
As
of June 30, 2021, our income-bearing investment portfolio represented 67.7% of our total portfolio of which 71.2% bore interest based
on floating rates, such as the London Interbank Offering Rate (“LIBOR”), while 28.8% bore interest at fixed rates. As of
June 30, 2021, the weighted average yield based upon cost of our total portfolio was approximately 8.7%.
The weighted average yield of our total portfolio does not represent
the total return to our stockholders.
MCC Advisors, while serving as our investment
adviser, rated the risk profile of each of our investments based on the following categories, which was referred to as MCC Advisors’
investment credit rating. The Company’s new internal management team will reassess the investments and rating system utilized.
Credit
Rating
Definition
1
Investments that are performing above expectations.
2
Investments that are performing within expectations, with risks that are neutral or favorable compared to risks at the time of origination. All new loans are rated ‘2’.
3
Investments that are performing below expectations and that require closer monitoring, but where no loss of interest, dividend or principal is expected. Companies rated ‘3’ may be out of compliance with financial covenants, however, loan payments are generally not past due.
4
Investments that are performing below expectations and for which risk has increased materially since origination. Some loss of interest or dividend is expected but no loss of principal. In addition to the borrower being generally out of compliance with debt covenants, loan payments may be past due (but generally not more than 180 days past due).
5
Investments that are performing substantially below expectations and whose risks have increased substantially since origination. Most or all of the debt covenants are out of compliance and payments are substantially delinquent. Some loss of principal is expected.
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted our investment
ratings, causing downgrades of certain portfolio companies. As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, we continue to maintain close
communications with our portfolio companies to proactively assess and manage potential risks across our investment portfolio. We have
also increased oversight and analysis of credits in vulnerable industries in an attempt to improve loan performance and reduce credit
risk.
The following table shows the distribution of
our investments on the 1 to 5 investment performance rating scale at fair value as of June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020 (dollars in
thousands):
June 30, 2021
September 30, 2020
Fair Value
Percentage
Fair Value
Percentage
1
$ 7,538
4.1 %
$ 54,256
22.0 %
2
132,733
73.1 %
130,742
53.0 %
3
25,622
14.1 %
40,645
16.5 %
4
8,652
4.8 %
11,325
4.6 %
5
7,074
3.9 %
9,776
3.9 %
Total
$ 181,619
100.0 %
$ 246,744
100.0 %
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Results of Operations
Operating results for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2021
and 2020 are as follows (dollars in thousands):
For the Three Months Ended
June 30
For the Nine Months Ended
June 30
2021
2020
2021
2020
Total investment income
$ 8,684
$ 4,309
$ 27,939
$ 17,102
Less: Net expenses
3,254
5,028
10,493
18,964
Net investment income/(loss)
5,430
(719 )
17,446
(1,862 )
Net realized gains (losses) on investments
61
(37,922 )
(46,485 )
(39,766 )
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments
1,478
46,906
37,479
(22,927 )
Change in provision for deferred taxes on unrealized (appreciation)/depreciation on investments
—
36
—
(50 )
Loss on extinguishment of debt
—
(697 )
(122 )
(2,481 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
$ 6,969
$ 7,604
$ 8,318
$ (67,086 )
Investment Income
For the three months ended June 30, 2021, investment
income totaled $8.7 million, of which $8.6 million was attributable to portfolio interest and dividend income, and $0.1 million was attributable
to fee income. For the nine months ended June 30, 2021, investment income totaled $27.9 million, of which $27.2 million was attributable
to portfolio interest and dividend income, $0.6 million was attributable to fee income, and $0.1 million was attributable to other income.
Dividend income was received from six investments.
For the three months ended June 30, 2020, investment
income totaled $4.3 million, of which $4.1 million was attributable to portfolio interest and dividend income, and $0.2 million was attributable
to fee income. For the nine months ended June 30, 2020, investment income totaled $17.1 million, of which $16.5 million was attributable
to portfolio interest and dividend income, and $0.6 million was attributable to fee income.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2021
and 2020 are as follows (dollars in thousands):
For the Three Months Ended
June 30
For the Nine Months Ended
June 30
2021
2020
2021
2020
Base management fees
$ —
$ 1,317
$ 1,146
$ 4,967
Interest and financing expenses
1,261
2,736
4,539
12,312
General and administrative
294
540
856
3,140
Salary and Benefit
679
—
1,012
—
Administrator expenses
107
615
546
1,743
Insurance
445
334
1,404
988
Directors fees
179
347
875
960
Professional fees, net
289
(512 )
114
(4,797 )
Expenses before waivers and reimbursements
3,254
5,377
10,492
19,313
Expense support reimbursement
—
(349 )
—
(349 )
Expenses, net of waivers and reimbursements
3,254
5,028
10,492
18,964
For the three months ended June 30, 2021, total
operating expenses before management and incentive fee waivers and expense support reimbursements decreased by $2.1 million, or 39.5%,
compared to the three months ended June 30, 2020. For the nine months ended June 30, 2021, total operating expenses before management
and incentive fee waivers and expense support reimbursements decreased by $8.8 million, or 45.7%, compared to the nine months ended June
30, 2020.
For the three months ended June 30, 2021, the
Company did not incur any management or incentive fees, nor was it subject to expense support arrangements due to its transition to an
internal management structure. As a result, there were no management or incentive fee waivers or expense support reimbursements for such
period. For the three months ended June 30, 2021, operating expenses decreased by $0.8 million or 19.9%, compared to the three months
ended June 30, 2020, net of management and incentive fee waivers and expense support reimbursements. For the nine months ended June 30,
2021, operating expenses decreased by $5.0 million or 34.9%, compared to the nine months ended June 30, 2020, net of management and incentive
fee waivers and expense support reimbursements.
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Interest and Financing Expenses
Interest and financing expenses for the three
months ended June 30, 2021 decreased by $1.5 million, or 53.9%, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2020. The decrease in interest
and financing expenses was primarily due to the Company’s $74.0 million repayment of the 2021 Notes on November 20, 2020 and the
full repayment of $120.2 million Series A Israeli Notes offered in Israel (the “Israeli Notes”) between August 12, 2019 and
April 14, 2020.
Interest and financing expenses for the nine months
ended June 30, 2021 decreased by $7.8 million, or 63.1%, compared to the nine months ended June 30, 2020. The decrease in interest and
financing expenses was primarily due to the Company’s $74.0 million repayment of the 2021 Notes on November 20, 2020 and the full
repayment of $120.2 million Series A Israeli Notes offered in Israel (the “Israeli Notes”) between August 12, 2019 and April
14, 2020.
Base Management Fees and Incentive Fees
Base management fees for the three months ended
June 30, 2021 decreased by $1.3 million, or 100%, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2020 as, since January 1, 2021, the Company
no longer incurs management fees under its current internalized structure.
Base management fees for the nine months ended
June 30, 2021 decreased by $3.8 million, or 76.9%, compared to the nine months ended June 30, 2020 as, since January 1, 2021, the Company
no longer incurs management fees under its current internalized structure.
No incentive fees were paid for the three and
nine months ended June 30, 2021 or the three and nine months ended June 30, 2020. Since January 1, 2021, the Company no longer incurs
incentive fees under its current internalized structure.
Professional Fees and Other General and Administrative Expenses
Professional fees and general and administrative
expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2021 increased by $0.6 million compared to the three months ended June 30, 2020 primarily
due to a decrease in the insurance proceeds received in 2021 which offset legal expenses.
Professional fees and general and administrative
expenses for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 increased by $2.6 million, or 158.6%, compared to the nine months ended June 30, 2020
primarily due to a decrease in the insurance proceeds received in 2021 which offset legal expenses.
Net Realized Gains/Losses from Investments
We measure realized gains or losses by the difference
between the net proceeds from the disposition and the amortized cost basis of an investment, without regard to unrealized gains or losses
previously recognized.
During the three months ended June 30, 2021, we
recognized $0.1 million of realized gains on our portfolio investments. The realized gains were primarily due to the sale of one investment.
During the nine months ended June 30, 2021, we recognized $46.5 million of realized losses on our portfolio investments. The realized
losses were primarily due to the sale of one investment.
During the three months ended June 30, 2020, we
recognized $37.9 million of realized losses on our portfolio investments. The realized losses were primarily due to the sale of two investments
and the partial sale of two investments. During the nine months ended June 30, 2020, we recognized $39.8 million of realized losses on
our portfolio investments. The realized losses were primarily due to the sale of three investments.
Realized loss on extinguishment of debt
In the event that we modify or extinguish our
debt prior to maturity, we account for it in accordance with ASC 470-50, Modifications and Extinguishments, in which we measure the difference
between the reacquisition price of the debt and the net carrying amount of the debt, which includes any unamortized debt issuance costs.
During the three months ended June 30, 2021, the
Company did not recognize a net loss on extinguishment of debt.
During the nine months ended June 30, 2021, the
Company recognized a net loss on extinguishment of debt of $0.1 million, which was due to the Company’s $74.0 million repayment
of the 2021 Notes on November 20, 2020.
During the three months ended June 30, 2020, the
Company recognized a net loss on extinguishment of debt of $0.7 million, which was due to the Company’s $21.1 million repayment
of the Israeli Notes on April 14, 2020.
During the nine months ended June 30, 2020, the
Company recognized a net loss on extinguishment of debt of $2.5 million, which was due to the Company’s $34.1 million repayment
of the Israeli Notes on March 31, 2020 and $21.1 million repayment of the Israeli Notes on April 14, 2020.
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Net Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation on Investments
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation
on investments reflects the net change in the fair value of our investment portfolio.
For the three months ended June 30, 2021, we had
$1.5 million of net unrealized appreciation on investments. The net unrealized appreciation was comprised of $7.9 million of net unrealized
depreciation on investments and $9.4 million of net unrealized appreciation that resulted from the reversal of previously recorded unrealized
depreciation on investments that were realized, partially sold, or written-off during the year.
For the nine months ended June 30, 2021, we had
$37.4 million of net unrealized appreciation on investments. The net unrealized appreciation was comprised of $39.4 million of net unrealized
depreciation on investments and $76.8 million of net unrealized appreciation that resulted from the reversal of previously recorded unrealized
depreciation on investments that were realized, partially sold, or written-off during the year.
For the three months ended June 30, 2020, we had
$46.9 million of net unrealized appreciation on investments. The net unrealized appreciation was comprised of $18.2 million of net unrealized
appreciation on investments and $28.7 million of net unrealized appreciation that resulted from the reversal of previously recorded unrealized
depreciation on investments that were realized, partially sold, or written-off during the year.
For the nine months ended June 30, 2020, we had
$22.9 million of net unrealized depreciation on investments. The net unrealized depreciation was comprised of $53.7 million of net unrealized
depreciation on investments offset by $30.8 million of net unrealized appreciation that resulted from the reversal of previously recorded
unrealized depreciation on investments that were realized, partially sold, or written-off during the year.
Changes in Net Assets from Operations
For the three months ended June 30, 2021, we recorded
a net increase in net assets resulting from operations of $7.0 million compared to a net increase in net assets resulting from operations
of $7.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020. This increase takes into account increased net income and net capital appreciation
for the period, each as described above. Based on 2,683,093 and 2,723,711 weighted average common shares outstanding for the three months
ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, our per share net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $2.60 for the three
months ended June 30, 2021 and an increase of $2.79 for the three months ended June 30, 2020.
For the nine months ended June 30, 2021, we recorded
a net increase in net assets resulting from operations of $8.3 million compared to a net decrease in net assets resulting from operations
of $67.1 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2020. This increase takes into account increased net income and net capital appreciation
for the period, each as described above. Based on 2,707,794 and 2,723,711 weighted average common shares outstanding for the nine months
ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, our per share net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $3.07 for the nine
months ended June 30, 2021 and a decrease of $24.63 for the nine months ended June 30, 2020.
Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources
As a RIC, we distribute substantially all of our
net income to our stockholders and have an ongoing need to raise additional capital for investment purposes. To fund growth, we have a
number of alternatives available to increase capital, including raising equity, increasing debt, and funding from operational cash flow.
Our liquidity and capital resources have been
generated primarily from the net proceeds of public offerings of common stock, advances from the Revolving Credit Facility and net proceeds
from the issuance of notes as well as cash flows from operations. In the future, we may generate cash from future offerings of securities,
future borrowings and cash flows from operations, including interest earned from the temporary investment of cash in U.S. government securities
and other high-quality debt investments that mature in one year or less. Our primary use of funds is investments in our targeted asset
classes, cash distributions to our stockholders, and other general corporate purposes.
As of June 30, 2021, we had $52.9 million in cash and cash equivalents.
In order to maintain our RIC tax treatment under
the Code, we intend to distribute to our stockholders substantially all of our taxable income, but we may also elect to periodically spill
over certain excess undistributed taxable income from one tax year into the next tax year. In addition, as a BDC, we generally are required
to meet a coverage ratio of total assets to total senior securities, which include borrowings and any preferred stock we may issue in
the future, of at least 200% (or 150% if, pursuant to the 1940 Act, certain requirements are met). This requirement limits the amount
that we may borrow.
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Unsecured Notes
2021 Notes
On December 17, 2015, the Company issued $70.8
million in aggregate principal amount of 6.50% unsecured notes that mature on January 30, 2021 (the “2021 Notes”). On January
14, 2016, the Company closed an additional $3.25 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2021 Notes, pursuant to the partial exercise
of the underwriters’ option to purchase additional notes. The 2021 Notes bore interest at a rate of 6.50% per year, payable quarterly
on January 30, April 30, July 30 and October 30 of each year, beginning January 30, 2016.
On October 21, 2020, the Company caused notices
to be issued to the holders of the 2021 Notes regarding the Company’s exercise of its option to redeem, in whole, the issued and
outstanding 2021 Notes, pursuant to Section 1104 of the Indenture dated as of February 7, 2012, between the Company and U.S. Bank National
Association, as trustee, and Section 101(h) of the Third Supplemental Indenture dated as of December 17, 2015. The Company redeemed $74,012,825
in aggregate principal amount of the issued and outstanding 2021 Notes on November 20, 2020 (the “ Redemption Date ”).
The 2021 Notes were redeemed at 100% of their principal amount ($25 per 2021 Note), plus the accrued and unpaid interest thereon from
October 31, 2020, through, but excluding, the Redemption Date. The Company funded the redemption of the 2021 Notes with cash on hand.
2023 Notes
On March 18, 2013, the Company issued $60.0 million
in aggregate principal amount of 2023 Notes. As of March 30, 2016, the 2023 Notes may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time or from
time to time at the Company’s option. On March 26, 2013, the Company closed an additional $3.5 million in aggregate principal amount
of 2023 Notes, pursuant to the partial exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase additional notes. The 2023 Notes bear interest
at a rate of 6.125% per year, payable quarterly on March 30, June 30, September 30 and December 30 of each year, beginning June 30, 2013.
On December 12, 2016, the Company entered into
an “At-The-Market” (“ATM”) debt distribution agreement with FBR Capital Markets & Co., through which the Company
could offer for sale, from time to time, up to $40.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2023 Notes. The Company sold 1,573,872
of the 2023 Notes at an average price of $25.03 per note, and raised $38.6 million in net proceeds, through the ATM debt distribution
agreement.
On March 10, 2018, the Company redeemed $13.0
million in aggregate principal amount of the 2023 Notes. The redemption was accounted for as a debt extinguishment in accordance with
ASC 470-50, Modifications and Extinguishments, which resulted in a realized loss of $0.4 million and was recorded on the Consolidated
Statements of Operations as a loss on extinguishment of debt.
On December 31, 2018, the Company redeemed $12.0
million in aggregate principal amount of the 2023 Notes. The redemption was accounted for as a debt extinguishment in accordance with
ASC 470-50, Modifications and Extinguishments, which resulted in a realized loss of $0.2 million and was recorded on the Consolidated
Statements of Operations as a loss on extinguishment of debt.
On December 21, 2020, the Company announced that
it completed the application process for and was authorized to transfer the listing of the 2023 Notes to the NASDAQ Global Market. The
listing and trading of the 2023 Notes on the NYSE ceased at the close of trading on December 31, 2020. Effective January 4, 2021, the
2023 Notes trade on the NASDAQ Global Market under the trading symbol “PFXNL.”
Secured Notes
Israeli Notes
On January 26, 2018, the Company priced a debt
offering in Israel of $121.3 million of Israeli Notes. The Israeli Notes were listed on the TASE and denominated in New Israeli Shekels,
but linked to the US Dollar at a fixed exchange rate which mitigates any currency exposure to the Company.
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On June 5, 2018, the Company announced that on
June 1, 2018, its board of directors authorized the Company to repurchase and retire up to $20 million of the Company’s outstanding
Israeli Notes on the TASE.
During the quarter ended December 31, 2018, the
Company exchanged $1.0 million United States Dollars to New Israeli Shekels at a rate of 3.73 USD/NIS in order to repurchase the Israeli
Notes on the TASE. As the Israeli Notes were trading below par at the time of the repurchase, and the USD/NIS (foreign currency) spot
rate was higher than the fixed exchange rate agreed upon in the deed of trust, the Company was able to repurchase and retire 3,812,000
units, which resulted in $1,119,201 aggregate principal amount of the Israeli Notes being retired. The redemption was accounted for as
a debt extinguishment in accordance with ASC 470-50, Modifications and Extinguishments, which resulted in a realized gain of $0.1 million
and was recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Operations as a gain on extinguishment of debt.
On December 31, 2019 in addition to the scheduled
12.5% quarterly amortization payment, the Company used proceeds from its principal collections in PhenixFIN SLF and PhenixFIN Small Business
Fund to pre-pay an additional $19.1 million of the Israeli Notes. The pre-payment was accounted for as a debt extinguishment in accordance
with ASC 470-50, Modifications and Extinguishments, which resulted in a realized loss of $0.9 million and was recorded on the Consolidated
Statements of Operations as a net loss on extinguishment of debt.
On March 31, 2020, in addition to the scheduled
12.5% quarterly amortization payment, the Company used proceeds from its principal repayments in assets held by PhenixFIN SLF and PhenixFIN
Small Business Fund to pre-pay an additional $19.8 million of the Israeli Notes. The pre-payment was accounted for as a debt extinguishment
in accordance with ASC 470-50, Modifications and Extinguishments, which resulted in a realized loss of $0.9 million and was recorded on
the Consolidated Statements of Operations as a net loss on extinguishment of debt.
On April 14, 2020, the Company repaid the remaining
$21.1 million of Israeli Notes outstanding, and as such is no longer subject to any covenants relating thereto. The Israeli Notes were
redeemed at 100% of their principal amount, plus the accrued interest thereon, through April 14, 2020.
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Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, we
had commitments under loan and financing agreements to fund up to $5.1 million to seven portfolio companies and $3.9 million to five portfolio
companies, respectively. These commitments are primarily composed of senior secured term loans and revolvers, and the determination of
their fair value is included in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments. The commitments are generally subject to the borrowers meeting
certain criteria such as compliance with covenants and certain operational metrics. The terms of the borrowings and financings subject
to commitment are comparable to the terms of other loan and equity securities in our portfolio. A summary of the composition of the unfunded
commitments as of June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020 is shown in the table below (dollars in thousands):
June 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
Redwood Services Group, LLC - Revolver
$ 1,575
$ 1,050
1888 Industrial Services, LLC - Revolver
1,078
1,078
Alpine SG - Revolver
1,000
-
Kemmerer Operations, LLC - Delayed Draw Term Loan
908
908
NVTN LLC - DDTL
220
220
Black Angus Steakhouses, LLC - Super Priority DDTL
167
-
DataOnline Corp. - Revolver
107
179
NVTN LLC - Super Priority DDTL
-
500
Total unfunded commitments
$ 5,055
$ 3,935
We entered into an investment management agreement
with MCC Advisors (the “Investment Management Agreement”) in accordance with the 1940 Act. The Investment Management Agreement
became effective upon the pricing of our initial public offering. Under the Investment Management Agreement, MCC Advisors agreed to provide
us with investment advisory and management services. For these services, we agreed to pay a base management fee equal to a percentage
of our gross assets and an incentive fee based on our performance.
We also entered into an administration agreement
with MCC Advisors as our administrator. The administration agreement became effective upon the pricing of our initial public offering.
Under the administration agreement, MCC Advisors agreed to furnish us with office facilities and equipment, provide us clerical, bookkeeping
and record keeping services at such facilities and provide us with other administrative services necessary to conduct our day-to-day operations.
MCC Advisors also provided on our behalf significant managerial assistance to those portfolio companies to which we are required to provide
such assistance.
The Investment Management Agreement and administration
agreement expired at the close of business on December 31, 2020, in connection with the Company’s adoption of an internalized management
structure.
The following table shows our payment obligations
for repayment of debt and other contractual obligations at June 30, 2021 (dollars in thousands):
Payments Due by Period
Total
Less than
1 year
1-3 years
3-5 years
More than
5 years
2023 Notes
$ (77,846,800 )
$ -
$ (77,846,800 )
$ -
$ -
Total contractual obligations
$ (77,846,800 )
$ -
$ (77,846,800 )
$ -
$ -
On March 27, 2015, the Company and Great American
Life Insurance Company (“GALIC”) entered into a limited liability company operating agreement to co-manage MCC Senior Loan
Strategy JV I LLC (“MCC JV”). The Company and GALIC had committed to provide $100 million of equity to MCC JV, with the Company
providing $87.5 million and GALIC providing $12.5 million.
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MCC JV commenced operations on July 15, 2015.
On August 4, 2015, MCC JV entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility (the “JV Facility”) led by Credit Suisse,
AG with commitments of $100 million. On March 30, 2017, the Company amended the JV Facility previously administered by CS and facilitated
the assignment of all rights and obligations of CS under the JV Facility to Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch, (“DB”) and
increased the total loan commitments to $200 million. The JV Facility bears interest at a rate of LIBOR (with no minimum + 2.75% per annum.
On March 29, 2019, the JV Facility reinvestment period was extended to June 28, 2019 from March 30, 2019. On June 28, 2019, the JV Facility
reinvestment period was extended to October 28, 2019. On October 28, 2019, the JV Facility reinvestment period was further extended from
October 28, 2019 to March 31, 2020, the maturity date was extended to March 31, 2023 and the interest rate was modified from bearing an
interest rate of LIBOR (with no minimum) + 2.50% per annum to LIBOR (with no minimum) + 2.75% per annum.
The Company has determined that MCC JV is an investment
company under ASC 946, however in accordance with such guidance, the Company will generally not consolidate its investment in a company
other than a wholly owned investment company subsidiary or a controlled operating company whose business consists of providing services
to the Company. Accordingly, the Company does not consolidate its interest in MCC JV.
On October 8, 2020, the Company, GALIC, MCC JV,
and an affiliate of Golub entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement pursuant to which a fund affiliated with and managed by
Golub concurrently purchased all of the Company’s interest in the MCC JV and all of GALIC’s interest in the MCC JV for a pre-adjusted
gross purchase price of $156.4 million and an adjusted gross purchase price (which constitutes the aggregate consideration for the membership
interests) of $145.3 million (giving effect to adjustments primarily for principal and interest payments from portfolio companies of MCC
JV from July 1, 2020 through October 7, 2020), resulting in net proceeds (before transaction expenses) of $41.0 million and $6.6 million
for MCC and GALIC, respectively, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, including
the representations, warranties, covenants and indemnities contained therein. In connection with the closing of the transaction on October
8, 2020, MCC JV repaid in full all outstanding borrowings under, and terminated, its senior secured revolving credit facility, dated as
of August 4, 2015, as amended, administered by Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch.
Distributions
We have elected, and intend to qualify annually,
to be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. As a RIC, in any taxable year with respect
to which we timely distribute at least 90 percent of the sum of our (i) investment company taxable income (which is generally our net
ordinary income plus the excess of realized net short-term capital gains over realized net long-term capital losses) determined without
regard to the deduction for dividends paid and (ii) net tax exempt interest income (which is the excess of our gross tax exempt interest
income over certain disallowed deductions), we (but not our stockholders) generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax on
investment company taxable income and net capital gains that we distribute to our stockholders. We intend to distribute annually all or
substantially all of such income, but we may also elect to periodically spill over certain excess undistributed taxable income from one
tax year to the next tax year. To the extent that we retain our net capital gains or any investment company taxable income, we will be
subject to U.S. federal income tax. We may choose to retain our net capital gains or any investment company taxable income, and pay the
associated federal corporate income tax, including the federal excise tax described below.
Amounts not distributed on a timely basis in accordance
with a calendar year distribution requirement are subject to a nondeductible 4% U.S. federal excise tax payable by us. To avoid this tax,
we must distribute (or be deemed to have distributed) during each calendar year an amount equal to the sum of:
1)
at least 98.0% of our ordinary income (not taking into account any capital gains or losses) for the calendar year;
2)
at least 98.2% of the amount by which our capital gains exceed our capital losses (adjusted for certain ordinary losses) for a one-year period ending on October 31st of the calendar year; and
3)
income realized, but not distributed, in preceding years and on which we did not pay federal income tax.
While we intend to distribute any income and capital
gains in the manner necessary to minimize imposition of the 4% U.S. federal excise tax, sufficient amounts of our taxable income and capital
gains may not be distributed to avoid entirely the imposition of the tax. In that event, we will be liable for the tax only on the amount
by which we do not meet the foregoing distribution requirement.
We intend to pay quarterly dividends to our stockholders
out of assets legally available for distribution. We cannot assure you that we will achieve investment results that will allow us to pay
a specified level of dividends or year-to-year increases in dividends. In addition, the inability to satisfy the asset coverage test applicable
to us as a BDC could limit our ability to pay dividends. All dividends will be paid at the discretion of our board of directors and will
depend on our earnings, our financial condition, maintenance of our RIC tax treatment, compliance with applicable BDC regulations and
such other factors as our board of directors may deem relevant from time to time. We cannot assure you that we will pay dividends to our
stockholders in the future.
To the extent our taxable earnings fall below
the total amount of our distributions for a taxable year, a portion of those distributions may be deemed a return of capital to our stockholders
for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Stockholders should read any written disclosure accompanying a distribution carefully and should
not assume that the source of any distribution is our ordinary income or gains.
We have adopted an “opt out” dividend
reinvestment plan for our common stockholders. As a result, if we declare a cash dividend or other distribution, each stockholder that
has not “opted out” of our dividend reinvestment plan will have their dividends automatically reinvested in additional shares
of our common stock rather than receiving cash dividends. Stockholders who receive distributions in the form of shares of common stock
will be subject to the same federal, state and local tax consequences as if they received cash distributions.
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There were no dividend distributions during the nine months ended June
30, 2021.
Related Party Transactions
Concurrent with the pricing of our IPO, we entered into a number of
business relationships with affiliated or related parties, including the following:
● We
entered into the Investment Management Agreement with MCC Advisors, which expired December 31, 2020. Mr. Brook Taube, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer through December 31, 2020 and director through January 21, 2021 and Mr. Seth Taube, director through January 21, 2021,
are both affiliated with MCC Advisors and Medley.
● Through
December 31, 2020, MCC Advisors provided us with the office facilities and administrative services necessary to conduct day-to-day operations
pursuant to our administration agreement. We reimbursed MCC Advisors for the allocable portion (subject to the review and approval of
our board of directors) of overhead and other expenses incurred by it in performing its obligations under the administration agreement,
including rent, the fees and expenses associated with performing compliance functions, and our allocable portion of the cost of our Chief
Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer and their respective staffs.
On June 12, 2020, the Company entered into the
Expense Support Agreement with MCC Advisors and Medley LLC, pursuant to which MCC Advisors and Medley LLC agreed (jointly and severally)
to cap the management fee and all of the Company’s other operating expenses (except interest expenses, certain extraordinary strategic
transaction and expenses, and other expenses approved by the Special Committee) at $667,000 per month (the “Cap”). Under the
Expense Support Agreement, the Cap became effective on June 1, 2020 and was to expire on September 30, 2020. On September 29, 2020, the
board of directors, including all of the independent directors, extended the term of the Expense Support Agreement through the end of
quarter ending December 31, 2020. The Expense Support Agreement expired by its terms at the close of business on December 31, 2020, in
connection with the adoption of the internalized management structure by the board of directors.
On November 25, 2013, the Company obtained an
exemptive order from the SEC that permits us to participate in negotiated co-investment transactions with certain affiliates, each of
whose investment adviser is Medley, LLC or an investment adviser controlled by Medley, LLC in a manner consistent with our investment
objective, strategies and restrictions, as well as regulatory requirements and other pertinent factors (the “Prior Exemptive Order”).
On March 29, 2017, the Company, MCC Advisors and certain other affiliated funds and investment advisers received an exemptive order (the
“Exemptive Order”) that supersedes the Prior Exemptive Order and allows affiliated registered investment companies to participate
in co-investment transactions with us that would otherwise have been prohibited under Section 17(d) and 57(a)(4) of the 1940 Act and Rule
17d-1 thereunder. On October 4, 2017, the Company, MCC Advisors and certain of our affiliates received an exemptive order that supersedes
the Exemptive Order (the “Current Exemptive Order”) and allows, in addition to the entities already covered by the Exemptive
Order, Medley LLC and its subsidiary, Medley Capital LLC, to the extent they hold financial assets in a principal capacity, and any direct
or indirect, wholly or majority owned subsidiary of Medley LLC that is formed in the future, to participate in co-investment transactions
with us that would otherwise be prohibited by either or both of Sections 17(d) and 57(a)(4) of the 1940 Act. However, neither we nor the
affiliated funds are obligated to invest or co-invest when investment opportunities are referred to us or them. The Company does not expect
to avail itself of the current exemptive order, given the internalization and termination of the Investment Management Agreement.
In addition, we have adopted a formal code of
ethics that governs the conduct of our officers, directors, employees and certain other individuals. Our officers and directors also remain
subject to the duties imposed by both the 1940 Act and the Delaware General Corporation Law.
Investment Management Agreement
We entered into an investment management agreement
with MCC Advisors (the “Investment Management Agreement”), which expired December 31, 2020. Mr. Brook Taube, Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer through December 31, 2020 and director through January 21, 2021 and Mr. Seth Taube, director through January 21,
2021 are affiliated with MCC Advisors and Medley.
Under the terms of the Investment Management Agreement, MCC Advisors:
● determined
the composition of our portfolio, the nature and timing of the changes to our portfolio and the manner of implementing such changes;
● identified,
evaluated and negotiated the structure of the investments we made (including performing due diligence on our prospective portfolio companies);
and
● executed,
closed, monitored and administered the investments we made, including the exercise of any voting or consent rights.
MCC Advisors’ services under the Investment
Management Agreement were not exclusive, and it was free to furnish similar services to other entities so long as its services to us were
not impaired.
Pursuant to the Investment Management Agreement,
we paid MCC Advisors a fee for investment advisory and management services consisting of a base management fee and a two-part incentive
fee.
On December 3, 2015, MCC Advisors recommended
and, in consultation with the Board, agreed to reduce fees under the Investment Management Agreement. Beginning January 1, 2016, the base
management fee was reduced to 1.50% on gross assets above $1 billion. In addition, MCC Advisors reduced its incentive fee from 20% on
pre-incentive fee net investment income over an 8% hurdle, to 17.5% on pre-incentive fee net investment income over a 6% hurdle. Moreover,
the revised incentive fee includes a netting mechanism and is subject to a rolling three-year look back from January 1, 2016 forward.
Under no circumstances would the new fee structure result in higher fees to MCC Advisors than fees under the prior investment management
agreement.
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The following discussion of our base management
fee and two-part incentive fee reflect the terms of the fee waiver agreement executed by MCC Advisors on February 8, 2016 (the “Fee
Waiver Agreement”). The terms of the Fee Waiver Agreement were effective as of January 1, 2016, and were a permanent reduction in
the base management fee and incentive fee on net investment income payable to MCC Advisors for the investment advisory and management
services it provided under the Investment Management Agreement. The Fee Waiver Agreement did not change the second component of the incentive
fee, which was the incentive fee on capital gains.
On January 15, 2020, the Company’s board
of directors, including all of the independent directors, approved the renewal of the Investment Management Agreement through the later
of April 1, 2020 or so long as the Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of July 29, 2019 (the “Amended MCC
Merger Agreement”), by and between the Company and Sierra (the “Amended MCC Merger Agreement”) was in effect, but no
longer than a year; provided that, if the Amended MCC Merger Agreement is terminated by Sierra, then the termination of the Investment
Management Agreement would be effective on the 30th day following receipt of Sierra’s notice of termination to the Company. On May
1, 2020, the Company received a notice of termination of the Amended MCC Merger Agreement from Sierra. Under the Amended MCC Merger Agreement,
either party was permitted, subject to certain conditions, to terminate the Amended MCC Merger Agreement if the merger was not consummated
by March 31, 2020. Sierra elected to do so on May 1, 2020. As result of the termination by Sierra of the Amended MCC Merger Agreement
on May 1, 2020, the Investment Management Agreement would have been terminated effective as of May 31, 2020. On May 21, 2020, the Board,
including all of the independent directors, extended the term of the Investment Management Agreement through the end of the then-current
quarter, June 30, 2020. On June 15, 2020, the Board, including all of the independent directors, extended the term of the Investment Management
Agreement through the end of the then-current quarter, September 30, 2020. On September 29, the Board, including all of the independent
directors, extended the term of the Investment Management Agreement through December 31, 2020.
On November 18, 2020, the Board approved the adoption
of an internalized management structure effective January 1, 2021. The new management structure replaces the current Investment Management
and Administration Agreements with MCC Advisors LLC, which expired on December 31, 2020. To lead the internalized management team, the
Board approved the appointment of David Lorber, who has served as an independent director of the Company since April 2019, as interim
Chief Executive Officer, and Ellida McMillan as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, each effective January 1, 2021. In connection
with his appointment, Mr. Lorber stepped down from the Compensation Committee of the Board, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
of the Board, and the Special Committee of the Board.
Base Management Fee
Through December 31, 2020, for providing investment
advisory and management services to us, MCC Advisors received a base management fee. The base management fee was calculated at an annual
rate of 1.75% (0.4375% per quarter) of up to $1.0 billion of the Company’s gross assets and 1.50% (0.375% per quarter) of any amounts
over $1.0 billion of the Company’s gross assets and was payable quarterly in arrears. The base management fee was to be calculated
based on the average value of the Company’s gross assets at the end of the two most recently completed calendar quarters and was
to be appropriately pro-rated for any partial quarter.
Incentive Fee
Through December 31, 2020, the incentive fee had two components, as
follows:
Incentive Fee Based on Income
The first component of the incentive fee was payable
quarterly in arrears and was based on our pre-incentive fee net investment income earned during the calendar quarter for which the incentive
fee was being calculated. MCC Advisors was entitled to receive the incentive fee on net investment income from us if our Ordinary Income
(as defined below) exceeded a quarterly “hurdle rate” of 1.5%. The hurdle amount was calculated after making appropriate adjustments
to the Company’s net assets, as determined as of the beginning of each applicable calendar quarter, in order to account for any
capital raising or other capital actions as a result of any issuances by the Company of its common stock (including issuances pursuant
to our dividend reinvestment plan), any repurchase by the Company of its own common stock, and any dividends paid by the Company, each
as may have occurred during the relevant quarter.
Beginning with the calendar quarter that commenced
on January 1, 2016, the incentive fee on net investment income was determined and paid quarterly in arrears at the end of each calendar
quarter by reference to our aggregate net investment income, as adjusted as described below, from the calendar quarter then ending and
the eleven preceding calendar quarters (or if shorter, the number of quarters that have occurred since January 1, 2016). We refer to such
period as the “Trailing Twelve Quarters.”
The hurdle amount for the incentive fee on net
investment income was determined on a quarterly basis and was equal to 1.5% multiplied by the Company’s net asset value at the beginning
of each applicable calendar quarter comprising the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters. The hurdle amount was calculated after making appropriate
adjustments to the Company’s net assets, as determined as of the beginning of each applicable calendar quarter, in order to account
for any capital raising or other capital actions as a result of any issuances by the Company of its common stock (including issuances
pursuant to our dividend reinvestment plan), any repurchase by the Company of its own common stock, and any dividends paid by the Company,
each as may have occurred during the relevant quarter. The incentive fee for any partial period was to be appropriately pro-rated. Any
incentive fee on net investment income was to be paid to MCC Advisors on a quarterly basis and was to be based on the amount by which
(A) aggregate net investment income (“Ordinary Income”) in respect of the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters exceeded (B) the
hurdle amount for such Trailing Twelve Quarters. The amount of the excess of (A) over (B) described in this paragraph for such Trailing
Twelve Quarters is referred to as the “Excess Income Amount.” For the avoidance of doubt, Ordinary Income was net of all fees
and expenses, including the reduced base management fee but excluding any incentive fee on Pre-Incentive Fee net investment income or
on the Company’s capital gains.
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Determination of Quarterly Incentive Fee Based on Income
The incentive fee on net investment income for each quarter was determined
as follows:
● No
incentive fee on net investment income was payable to MCC Advisors for any calendar quarter for which there was no Excess Income Amount;
● 100%
of the Ordinary Income, if any, that exceeded the hurdle amount, but was less than or equal to an amount, which we refer to as the “Catch-up
Amount,” determined as the sum of 1.8182% multiplied by the Company’s net assets at the beginning of each applicable calendar
quarter, as adjusted as noted above, comprising the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters was included in the calculation of the incentive
fee on net investment income; and
● 17.5%
of the Ordinary Income that exceeds the Catch-up Amount was included in the calculation of the incentive fee on net investment income.
The amount of the incentive fee on net investment
income that was to be paid to MCC Advisors for a particular quarter would equal the excess of the incentive fee so calculated minus the
aggregate incentive fees on net investment income that were paid in respect of the first eleven calendar quarters (or the portion thereof)
included in the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters but not in excess of the Incentive Fee Cap (as described below).
The incentive fee on net investment income that
was paid to MCC Advisors for a particular quarter was subject to a cap (the “Incentive Fee Cap”). The Incentive Fee Cap for
any quarter was an amount equal to (a) 17.5% of the Cumulative Net Return (as defined below) during the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters
minus (b) the aggregate incentive fees on net investment income that were paid in respect of the first eleven calendar quarters
(or the portion thereof) included in the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters.
“Cumulative Net Return” means (x)
the Ordinary Income in respect of the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters minus (y) any Net Capital Loss (as described below), if
any, in respect of the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters. If, in any quarter, the Incentive Fee Cap was zero or a negative value, the
Company would pay no incentive fee on net investment income to MCC Advisors for such quarter. If, in any quarter, the Incentive Fee Cap
for such quarter was a positive value but is less than the incentive fee on net investment income that was payable to MCC Advisors for
such quarter (before giving effect to the Incentive Fee Cap) calculated as described above, the Company would pay an incentive fee on
net investment income to MCC Advisors equal to the Incentive Fee Cap for such quarter. If, in any quarter, the Incentive Fee Cap for such
quarter was equal to or greater than the incentive fee on net investment income that was payable to MCC Advisors for such quarter (before
giving effect to the Incentive Fee Cap) calculated as described above, the Company would pay an incentive fee on net investment income
to MCC Advisors, calculated as described above, for such quarter without regard to the Incentive Fee Cap.
“Net Capital Loss” in respect of a
particular period means the difference, if positive, between (i) aggregate capital losses, whether realized or unrealized, and dilution
to the Company’s net assets due to capital raising or capital actions, in such period and (ii) aggregate capital gains, whether
realized or unrealized and accretion to the Company’s net assets due to capital raising or capital action, in such period.
Dilution to the Company’s net assets due
to capital raising was calculated, in the case of issuances of common stock, as the amount by which the net asset value per share was
adjusted over the transaction price per share, multiplied by the number of shares issued. Accretion to the Company’s net assets
due to capital raising was calculated, in the case of issuances of common stock (including issuances pursuant to our dividend reinvestment
plan), as the excess of the transaction price per share over the amount by which the net asset value per share was adjusted, multiplied
by the number of shares issued. Accretion to the Company’s net assets due to other capital action was calculated, in the case of
repurchases by the Company of its own common stock, as the excess of the amount by which the net asset value per share was adjusted over
the transaction price per share multiplied by the number of shares repurchased by the Company.
For the avoidance of doubt, the purpose of the
incentive fee calculation under the Fee Waiver Agreement was to permanently reduce aggregate fees payable to MCC Advisors by the Company,
effective as of January 1, 2016. In order to ensure that the Company would pay MCC Advisors lesser aggregate fees on a cumulative basis,
as calculated beginning January 1, 2016, we had, at the end of each quarter, also calculated the base management fee and incentive fee
on net investment income owed by the Company to MCC Advisors based on the formula in place prior to January 1, 2016. If, at any time beginning
January 1, 2016, the aggregate fees on a cumulative basis, as calculated based on the formula in place after January 1, 2016, were greater
than the aggregate fees on a cumulative basis, as calculated based on the formula in place prior to January 1, 2016, MCC Advisors were
only entitled to the lesser of those two amounts.
The second component of the incentive fee was
determined and payable in arrears as of the end of each calendar year (or upon termination of the Investment Management Agreement as of
the termination date) and equaled 20.0% of our cumulative aggregate realized capital gains less cumulative realized capital losses, unrealized
capital depreciation (unrealized depreciation on a gross investment-by-investment basis at the end of each calendar year) and all capital
gains upon which prior performance-based capital gains incentive fee payments were previously made to the investment adviser.
Under GAAP, the Company calculated the second
component of the incentive fee as if the Company had realized all assets at their fair values as of the reporting date. Accordingly, when
applicable, the Company accrued a provisional capital gains incentive fee taking into account any unrealized gains or losses. As the provisional
capital gains incentive fee was subject to the performance of investments until there was a realization event, the amount of the provisional
capital gains incentive fee accrued at a reporting date may have varied from the capital gains incentive that was ultimately realized
and the differences could have been material.
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Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of financial statements and related
disclosures in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements,
and revenues and expenses during the periods reported. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates. We have identified
the following items as critical accounting policies.
Valuation of Portfolio Investments
We value investments for which market quotations
are readily available at their market quotations, which are generally obtained from an independent pricing service or multiple broker-dealers
or market makers. We weight the use of third-party broker quotes, if any, in determining fair value based on our understanding of the
level of actual transactions used by the broker to develop the quote and whether the quote was an indicative price or binding offer. However,
a readily available market value is not expected to exist for many of the investments in our portfolio, and we value these portfolio investments
at fair value as determined in good faith by our board of directors under our valuation policy and process. We may seek pricing information
with respect to certain of our investments from pricing services or brokers or dealers in order to value such investments.
Valuation methods may include comparisons of financial
ratios of the portfolio companies that issued such private equity securities to peer companies that are public, the nature and realizable
value of any collateral, the portfolio company’s ability to make payments and its earnings and discounted cash flows, the markets
in which the portfolio company does business, and other relevant factors. When an external event such as a purchase transaction, public
offering or subsequent equity sale occurs, we will consider the pricing indicated by the external event to corroborate the private equity
valuation. 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 investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a readily available market value
existed for such investments, and the differences could be material.
Our board of directors is ultimately and solely
responsible for determining the fair value of the investments in our portfolio that are not publicly traded, whose market prices are not
readily available on a quarterly basis or any other situation where portfolio investments require a fair value determination.
With respect to investments for which market quotations
are not readily available, our board of directors will undertake a multi-step valuation process each quarter, as described below:
● our
quarterly valuation process begins with each portfolio investment being initially valued by one or more Valuation Firms;
● preliminary
valuation conclusions will then be documented and discussed with senior management;
● the
audit committee of the board of directors reviews the preliminary valuations with management and the Valuation Firms; and
● the
board of directors discusses the valuations and determines the fair value of each investment in the Company’s portfolio in good
faith based on the input of management, the respective Valuation Firms and the audit committee.
In following these approaches, the types of factors
that are taken into account in fair value pricing investments include available current market data, including relevant and applicable
market trading and transaction comparables; applicable market yields and multiples; security covenants; call protection provisions; information
rights; the nature and realizable value of any collateral; the portfolio company’s ability to make payments; the portfolio company’s
earnings and discounted cash flows; the markets in which the portfolio company does business; comparisons of financial ratios of peer
companies that are public; comparable merger and acquisition transactions; and the principal market and enterprise values.
Determination of fair values involves subjective
judgments and estimates made by management. The notes to our financial statements refer to the uncertainty with respect to the possible
effect of such valuations, and any change in such valuations, on our consolidated financial statements.
Revenue Recognition
Our revenue recognition policies are as follows:
Investments and Related Investment Income We
account for investment transactions on a trade-date basis and interest income, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of
discounts, is recorded on an accrual basis. For investments with contractual PIK interest, which represents contractual interest accrued
and added to the principal balance that generally becomes due at maturity, we will not accrue PIK interest if the portfolio company valuation
indicates that the PIK interest is not collectible. Origination, closing and/or commitment fees associated with investments in portfolio
companies are recognized as income when the investment transaction closes. Other fees are capitalized as deferred revenue and recorded
into income over the respective period. Prepayment penalties received by the Company for debt instruments paid back to the Company prior
to the maturity date are recorded as income upon receipt. Realized gains or losses on investments are measured by the difference between
the net proceeds from the disposition and the amortized cost basis of investment, without regard to unrealized gains or losses previously
recognized. We report changes in the fair value of investments that are measured at fair value as a component of the net change in unrealized
appreciation/(depreciation) on investments in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.
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Non-accrual We place loans on non-accrual
status when principal and interest payments are past due by 90 days or more, or when there is reasonable doubt that we will collect principal
or interest. Accrued interest is generally reversed when a loan is placed on non-accrual. Interest payments received on non-accrual loans
may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon management’s judgment. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual
status when past due principal and interest is paid and, in our management’s judgment, are likely to remain current. At June 30,
2021, certain investments in ten portfolio companies held by the Company were on non-accrual status with a combined fair value of approximately
$13.6 million, or 7.5% of the fair value of our portfolio. At September 30, 2020, certain investments in eight portfolio companies held
by the Company were on non-accrual status with a combined fair value of approximately $21.7 million, or 8.8% of the fair value of our
portfolio.
Federal Income Taxes
The Company has elected, and intends to qualify
annually, to be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code, commencing with its first taxable
year as a corporation, and it intends to operate in a manner so as to maintain its RIC tax treatment. As a RIC, among other things, the
Company is required to meet certain source of income and asset diversification requirements. Once qualified as a RIC, the Company must
timely distribute to its stockholders at least 90% of the sum of investment company taxable income (“ICTI”), as defined by
the Code, including PIK interest, and net tax-exempt interest income (which is the excess of our gross tax exempt interest income over
certain disallowed deductions) for each taxable year in order to be eligible for tax treatment under Subchapter M of the Code. The Company
will be subject to a nondeductible U.S. federal excise tax of 4% on undistributed income if it does not distribute at least 98% of its
net ordinary income for any calendar year and 98.2% of its capital gain net income for each one-year period ending on October 31 of such
calendar year and any income realized, but not distributed, in preceding years and on which we did not pay federal income tax. Depending
on the level of ICTI earned in a tax year, the Company may choose to carry forward ICTI in excess of current year dividend distributions
into the next tax year and pay a 4% excise tax on such income, as required. To the extent that the Company determines that its estimated
current year annual taxable income will be in excess of estimated current year dividend distributions for excise tax purposes, the Company
accrues excise tax, if any, on estimated excess taxable income as taxable income is earned. Any such carryover ICTI must be distributed
before the end of that next tax year through a dividend declared prior to filing the final tax return related to the year which generated
such ICTI.
Because federal income tax regulations differ
from GAAP, distributions in accordance with tax regulations may differ from net investment income and realized gains recognized for financial
reporting purposes. Differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts in the consolidated
financial statements to reflect their tax character. Temporary differences arise when certain items of income, expense, gain or loss are
recognized at some time in the future. Differences in classification may also result from the treatment of short-term gains as ordinary
income for tax purposes.
Recent Developments
Subsequent to quarter ended June 30, 2021, the
COVID-19 pandemic continues and may further continue to have adverse consequences on the U.S. and global economies. The ultimate economic
fallout from the pandemic, and the long-term impact on economies, markets, industries and individual portfolio companies, remains uncertain.
The Company cannot predict the extent to which its financial condition and results of operations will be affected. The potential impact
to our results will depend to an extent on future developments and new information that may emerge regarding the duration and lasting
severity of COVID-19. The Company continues to observe and respond to the evolving COVID-19 environment and its potential impact on areas
across its business. Further, the potential exists for variants of COVID-19, including the Delta variant ,
to impede the global economic recovery and exacerbate geographic differences in the spread of, and response to, COVID-19.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
We are subject to financial market risks, including
changes in interest rates. Changes in interest rates may affect both our cost of funding and our interest income from portfolio investments
and cash and cash equivalents. Our investment income will be affected by changes in various interest rates, including LIBOR, to the extent
our debt investments include floating interest rates. In the future, we expect other loans in our portfolio will have floating interest
rates. In addition, U.S. and global capital markets and credit markets have experienced a higher level of stress due to the global COVID-19
pandemic, which has resulted in an increase in the level of volatility across such markets. We may hedge against interest rate fluctuations
by using standard hedging instruments such as futures, options and forward contracts subject to the requirements of the 1940 Act. For
the nine months ended June 30, 2021, we did not engage in hedging activities.
As of June 30, 2021, 71.2% of our income-bearing
investment portfolio bore interest based on floating rates. The composition of our floating rate debt investments by cash interest rate
LIBOR floor as of June 30, 2021 was as follows (dollars in thousands):
June 30, 2021
LIBOR Floor
Fair Value
% of Floating
Rate Portfolio
Under 1%
$ -
- %
1% to under 2%
87,603
100.0
2% to under 3%
-
-
No Floor
-
-
Total
$ 87,603
100.0 %
Based on our Consolidated Statements of Assets
and Liabilities as of June 30, 2021, the following table (dollars in thousands) shows the approximate increase/(decrease) in components
of net assets resulting from operations of hypothetical LIBOR base rate changes in interest rates, assuming no changes in our investment
and capital structure.
Change in Interest Rates
Interest
Income (1)
Interest
Expense
Net Increase/
(Decrease)
Up 300 basis points
$ 7,200
$ (2,300 )
$ 4,900
Up 200 basis points
4,800
(1,600 )
3,200
Up 100 basis points
2,400
(800 )
1,600
Down 100 basis points
(2,400 )
800
(1,600 )
Down 200 basis points
(4,800 )
1,600
(3,200 )
Down 300 basis points
(7,200 )
2,300
(4,900 )
(1) Assumes
no defaults or prepayments by portfolio companies over the next twelve months.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our
Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of June
30, 2021. The term “disclosure controls and procedures” is defined under Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), as amended. Based on the evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as
of June 30, 2021, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and
procedures were effective.
Change in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal controls
over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter covered by this report
that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
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PART II
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
From time to time, we are involved in various
legal proceedings, lawsuits and claims incidental to the conduct of our business. Our businesses are also subject to extensive regulation,
which may result in regulatory proceedings against us. Except as described below, we are not currently party to any material legal proceedings.
Medley LLC, the Company, Medley Opportunity Fund
II LP, Medley Management, Inc., Medley Group, LLC, Brook Taube, and Seth Taube were named as defendants, along with other various parties,
in a putative class action lawsuit captioned as Royce Solomon, Jodi Belleci, Michael Littlejohn, and Giulianna Lomaglio v. American Web
Loan, Inc., AWL, Inc., Mark Curry, MacFarlane Group, Inc., Sol Partners, Medley Opportunity Fund, II, LP, Medley LLC, Medley Capital Corporation,
Medley Management, Inc., Medley Group, LLC, Brook Taube, Seth Taube, DHI Computing Service, Inc., Middlemarch Partners, and John Does
1-100, filed on December 15, 2017, amended on March 9, 2018, and amended a second time on February 15, 2019, in the United States District
Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Newport News Division, as Case No. 4:17-cv-145 (hereinafter, “Class Action 1”).
Medley Opportunity Fund II LP and the Company were also named as defendants, along with various other parties, in a putative class action
lawsuit captioned George Hengle and Lula Williams v. Mark Curry, American Web Loan, Inc., AWL, Inc., Red Stone, Inc., Medley Opportunity
Fund II LP, and Medley Capital Corporation, filed February 13, 2018, in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia,
Richmond Division, as Case No. 3:18-cv-100 (“Class Action 2”). Medley Opportunity Fund II LP and the Company were also named
as defendants, along with various other parties, in a putative class action lawsuit captioned John Glatt, Sonji Grandy, Heather Ball,
Dashawn Hunter, and Michael Corona v. Mark Curry, American Web Loan, Inc., AWL, Inc., Red Stone, Inc., Medley Opportunity Fund II LP,
and Medley Capital Corporation, filed August 9, 2018 in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, Newport News Division,
as Case No. 4:18-cv-101 (“Class Action 3”) (together with Class Action 1 and Class Action 2, the “Virginia Class Actions”).
Medley Opportunity Fund II LP was also named as a defendant, along with various other parties, in a putative class action lawsuit captioned
Christina Williams and Michael Stermel v. Red Stone, Inc. (as successor in interest to MacFarlane Group, Inc.), Medley Opportunity Fund
II LP, Mark Curry, Brian McGowan, Vincent Ney, and John Doe entities and individuals, filed June 29, 2018 and amended July 26, 2018, in
the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, as Case No. 2:18-cv-2747 (the “Pennsylvania Class Action”).
The Company and Medley Opportunity Fund II, LP were also named as defendants, along with various other parties, in a putative class action
lawsuit captioned Charles McDaniel v. American Web Loan, Inc., AWL, Inc., Mark Curry, Medley Capital Corporation, Medley Opportunity Fund
II, LP, and Red Stone, Inc., filed on August 7, 2020 and amended on October 22, 2020 in the First Judicial Circuit of Ohio County, West
Virginia, Case No. 20-C-169, which case was then removed to the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia
on December 15, 2020 (the “West Virginia Class Action” and together with the Virginia Class Actions and the Pennsylvania Class
Action, the “Class Action Complaints”). The plaintiffs in the Class Action Complaints filed their putative class actions alleging
claims under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, and various other claims arising out of the alleged payday lending
activities of American Web Loan. The claims against Medley Opportunity Fund II LP, Medley LLC, the Company, Medley Management, Inc., Medley
Group, LLC, Brook Taube, and Seth Taube (in Class Action 1, as amended); Medley Opportunity Fund II LP and Medley Capital Corporation
(in Class Action 2 and Class Action 3); Medley Opportunity Fund II LP (in the Pennsylvania Class Action); and Medley Opportunity Fund
II LP and the Company (in the West Virginia Class Action), allege that those defendants in each respective action exercised control over,
or improperly derived income from, and/or obtained an improper interest in, American Web Loan’s payday lending activities as a result
of a loan to American Web Loan. The loan was made by Medley Opportunity Fund II LP in 2011.
By orders dated August 7, 2018 and September 17,
2018, the Court presiding over the Virginia Class Actions consolidated those cases for all purposes. On October 12, 2018, Plaintiffs in
Class Action 3 filed a notice of voluntary dismissal of all claims, and on October 29, 2018, Plaintiffs in Class Action 2 filed a notice
of voluntary dismissal of all claims. On October 30, 2020, Plaintiffs in the Pennsylvania Class Action filed a Stipulation of Dismissal
of all claims against all defendants with prejudice, and on November 2, 2020, the Court presiding over the Pennsylvania Class Action ordered
Plaintiffs’ claims dismissed with prejudice. On January 29, 2021, Plaintiff in the West Virginia Class Action filed a motion to
stay proceedings to permit revision and final approval of a revised settlement agreement in Class Action 1, and also on January 29, 2021,
the Court presiding over the West Virginia Class Action granted that motion and stayed the West Virginia Class Action.
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On April 16, 2020, the parties to Class Action
1 reached a settlement reflected in a Settlement Agreement (the “Settlement Agreement”) that has been publicly filed in Class
Action 1 (ECF No. 414-1). Among other things, upon satisfaction of the conditions specified in the Settlement Agreement and upon the Effective
Date, the Settlement Agreement (capitalized terms not otherwise defined have the meaning set forth in the Settlement Agreement): (1) requires
Plaintiffs to seek certification of a nationwide settlement class of all persons in the United States to whom American Web Loan lent money
from February 10, 2010 through a future date on which the Court may enter a Preliminary Approval Order as to the Settlement Agreement
(which certification Defendants have agreed not to oppose); (2) requires American Web Loan, and only American Web Loan, to pay Monetary
Consideration of $65,000,000 (none of Medley Opportunity Fund II LP, Medley LLC, Medley Capital Corporation, Medley Management, Inc.,
Medley Group, LLC, Brook Taube, or Seth Taube are paying any Monetary Consideration pursuant to the Settlement Agreement); (3) requires
American Web Loan, and only American Web Loan, to cancel (as a disputed debt) and release all claims that relate to or arise out of the
loans in its Collection Portfolio, which is valued at Seventy-Six Million Dollars ($76,000,000) and comprised of loans to more than 39,000
borrowers (none of Medley Opportunity Fund II LP, Medley LLC, Medley Capital Corporation, Medley Management, Inc., Medley Group, LLC,
Brook Taube, or Seth Taube have any interest in any of the loans that are being cancelled); (4) requires American Web Loan and Curry to
provide certain Non-Monetary Benefits (none of Medley Opportunity Fund II LP, Medley LLC, Medley Capital Corporation, Medley Management,
Inc., Medley Group, LLC, Brook Taube, or Seth Taube are conferring any Non-Monetary Benefits pursuant to the Settlement Agreement); (5)
fully, finally, and forever releases Medley Opportunity Fund II LP, Medley LLC, Medley Capital Corporation, Medley Management, Inc., Medley
Group, LLC, Brook Taube, and Seth Taube from any and all claims, causes of action, suits, obligations, debts, demands, agreements, promises,
liabilities, damages, losses, controversies, costs, expenses and attorneys’ fees of any nature whatsoever, whether arising under
federal law, state law, common law or equity, tribal law, foreign law, territorial law, contract, rule, regulation, any regulatory promulgation
(including, but not limited to, any opinion or declaratory ruling), or any other law, including Unknown Claims, whether suspected or unsuspected,
asserted or unasserted, foreseen or unforeseen, actual or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated, punitive or compensatory, as of the
date of the Final Fairness Approval Order and Judgment, that relate to or arise out of loans made by and/or in the name of AWL (including
loans issued in the name of American Web Loan, Inc. or Clear Creek Lending) as of the date of entry of the Preliminary Approval Order
(with the exception of claims to enforce the Settlement or the Judgment); (6) provides for a mutual general release between Medley Opportunity
Fund II LP, Medley LLC, Medley Capital Corporation, Medley Management, Inc., Medley Group, LLC, Brook Taube, and Seth Taube on the one
hand, and American Web Loan and Curry on the other hand; and (7) provides that, as of the future Effective Date, none of Medley Opportunity
Fund II LP, Medley LLC, Medley Capital Corporation, Medley Management, Inc., Medley Group, LLC, Brook Taube, and Seth Taube shall (i)
be entitled to indemnification from AWL Defendants (as defined in the Settlement Agreement) or (ii) bring any claim against any Released
Parties, including American Web Loan and Curry, that relate to or arise out of loans made by and/or in the name of AWL (including loans
issued in the name of American Web Loan, Inc. or Clear Creek Lending) as of the date of entry of the Preliminary Approval Order (with
the exception of claims to enforce the Settlement or the Judgment).
On March 31, 2021, the parties to Class Action
1 and the Objectors filed a revised settlement agreement publicly in Class Action 1 (ECF No. 483-1) (the “Revised Settlement Agreement”).
As relevant to Medley LLC, the Company, Medley Opportunity Fund II LP, Medley Management, Inc., Medley Group, LLC, Brook Taube, and Seth
Taube, the terms of the Revised Settlement Agreement do not differ from the terms of the original Settlement Agreement. On April 7, 2021,
the Court presiding over Class Action 1 held a hearing on Plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary approval of the Revised Settlement
Agreement, and entered an order granting preliminary approval of the revised settlement (the “Preliminary Approval Order”).
Pursuant to the Preliminary Approval Order, the Court held a Final Approval Hearing relating to the Revised Settlement Agreement on July
9, 2021, and following the hearing, granted Final Approval of the Revised Settlement Agreement and entered the Final Judgment. It is anticipated
that the effective date of the Revised Settlement Agreement will occur by August 31, 2021.
On or about January 28, 2021, a purported class
action lawsuit, captioned Kahn v. PhenixFIN Corporation, et al. , was filed against the Company and its directors in the Court of
Chancery of the State of Delaware. Plaintiffs allege that a provision in the Company’s bylaws, which provides that directors may
be removed from office for cause by the affirmative vote of 75% of capital stock entitled to vote, is inconsistent with provisions of
the Delaware General Corporate Law, which plaintiffs allege would permit removal for cause by a simple majority of capital stock entitled
to vote. The plaintiffs seek a declaration that the bylaw provision is invalid and to enjoin the defendants from enforcing it, as well
as a reasonable allowance of attorneys’ fee. On February 10, 2021, the Board of the Company approved an amendment to the Company’s
Bylaws, which, among other things, allows for the removal of directors for cause by affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the
capital stock entitled to vote at an election of directors.
On May 5, 2021, plaintiffs filed a notice and proposed order voluntarily
dismissing the Action as moot and providing that jurisdiction would be retained solely to resolve an anticipated application for attorneys’
fees and expenses, which proposed order was granted by the Court of Chancery on May 5, 2021. The parties to the Action subsequently agreed
to a payment by PhenixFIN to plaintiffs’ counsel of $25,000, in full satisfaction of their claim for attorneys’ fees, expenses
and costs in connection with the Action. The Court of Chancery has not been asked to review or approve, and will pass no judgment on,
this payment. The Court of Chancery granted the proposed order on July 28, 2021.
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Item 1A. Risk Factors
In addition to other information set forth in
this report, you should carefully consider the “Risk Factors” discussed in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended September 30, 2020, filed with the SEC on December 11, 2020, which could materially affect our business, financial condition and/or
operating results. Other than the items disclosed below, there have been no material changes during the nine months ended June 30, 2021
to the risk factors discussed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our annual report on Form 10-K. Additional risks or uncertainties
not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially affect our business, financial condition and/or
operating results.
Risks Related to our Business
We may not be able to pay you distributions and our distributions
may not grow over time.
When possible, we intend to pay quarterly distributions
to our stockholders out of assets legally available for distribution. We cannot assure you that we will achieve investment results that
will allow us to pay a specified level of cash distributions or year-to-year increases in cash distributions. Our ability to pay distributions
might be adversely affected by, among other things, the impact of one or more of the risk factors described herein. In addition, the inability
to satisfy the asset coverage test applicable to us as a BDC could limit our ability to pay distributions. As of June 30, 2021, the Company’s
asset coverage was 302.5% after giving effect to leverage and therefore the Company’s asset coverage is above 200%, the minimum
asset coverage requirement under the 1940 Act. All distributions will be paid at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend
on our earnings, our financial condition, maintenance of our RIC tax treatment, compliance with applicable BDC regulations, and such other
factors as our board of directors may deem relevant from time to time. We cannot assure you that we will pay distributions to our stockholders
in the future.
Risks Related to our Operations as a BDC and RIC
Regulations governing our operation as a BDC affect our ability
to, and the way in which we, raise additional capital.
We may only issue senior securities up to the
maximum amount permitted by the 1940 Act. The 1940 Act permits us to issue senior securities only in amounts such that our asset coverage,
as defined in the 1940 Act, equals at least 200% (or 150% if, pursuant to the 1940 Act, certain requirements are met) after such issuance
or incurrence.
As of June 30, 2021, the Company’s asset
coverage was 302.5% after giving effect to leverage and therefore the Company’s asset coverage is above 200%, the minimum asset
coverage requirement under the 1940 Act.
Risks Relating to an Investment in our Securities
The indenture under which the 2023 Notes are issued place restrictions
on our and/or our subsidiaries’ activities.
The terms of the indenture under which the 2023
Notes were issued place restrictions on our and/or our subsidiaries’ ability to, among other things issue securities or otherwise
incur additional indebtedness or other obligations, including (1) any indebtedness or other obligations that would be equal in right of
payment to the 2023 Notes, (2) any indebtedness or other obligations that would be secured and therefore rank effectively senior in right
of payment to the 2023 Notes to the extent of the values of the assets securing such debt, (3) indebtedness of ours that is guaranteed
by one or more of our subsidiaries and which therefore is structurally senior to the 2023 Notes and (4) securities, indebtedness or obligations
issued or incurred by our subsidiaries that would be senior to our equity interests in our subsidiaries and therefore rank structurally
senior to the 2023 Notes with respect to the assets of our subsidiaries, in each case other than an incurrence of indebtedness or other
obligation that would cause a violation of Section 18(a)(1)(A) of the 1940 Act, as modified by Section 61(a)(1) of the 1940 Act, or any
successor provisions. These provisions generally prohibit us from making additional borrowings, including through the issuance of additional
debt or the sale of additional debt securities, unless our asset coverage, as defined in the 1940 Act, equals at least 200% after such
borrowings. As of June 30, 2021, the Company’s asset coverage was 302.5% after giving effect to leverage. These provisions generally
prohibit us from declaring any cash dividend or distribution upon any class of our capital stock or purchasing any such capital stock
if our asset coverage, as defined in the 1940 Act, is below 200% at the time of the declaration of the dividend or distribution or the
purchase and after deducting the amount of such dividend, distribution or purchase.
Certain Risks in the Current Environment
We are currently operating in a period of
capital markets disruptions and economic uncertainty. Such market conditions may materially and adversely affect debt and equity capital
markets, which may have a negative impact on our business, financial condition and operations.
From time to time, capital markets may experience
periods of disruption and instability. For example, between 2008 and 2009, the U.S. and global capital markets were unstable as evidenced
by periodic disruptions in liquidity in the debt capital markets, significant write-offs in the financial services sector, the re-pricing
of credit risk in the broadly syndicated credit market and the failure of major financial institutions. Despite actions of the U.S. federal
government and foreign governments, these events contributed to worsening general economic conditions that materially and adversely impacted
the broader financial and credit markets and reduced the availability of debt and equity capital for the market as a whole and financial
services firms in particular.
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The U.S. capital markets have experienced extreme
volatility and disruption following the global outbreak of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) that began in December 2019. Some economists
and major investment banks have expressed concern that the continued spread of the COVID-19 globally could lead to a world-wide economic
downturn. Even after the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, the U.S. economy, as well as most other major economies, may continue to experience
a recession, and we anticipate our businesses would be materially and adversely affected by a prolonged recession in the U.S. and other
major markets. Disruptions in the capital markets have increased the spread between the yields realized on risk-free and higher risk securities,
resulting in illiquidity in parts of the capital markets. The COVID-19 outbreak continues to have, and any future outbreaks could have,
an adverse impact on the ability of lenders to originate loans, the volume and type of loans originated, the ability of borrowers to make
payments and the volume and type of amendments and waivers granted to borrowers and remedial actions taken in the event of a borrower
default, each of which could negatively impact the amount and quality of loans available for investment by the Company and returns to
the Company, among other things. With respect to the U.S. credit markets (in particular for middle market loans), the COVID-19 outbreak
has resulted in, and until fully resolved is likely to continue to result in, the following among other things: (i) increased draws by
borrowers on revolving lines of credit and other financing instruments; (ii) increased requests by borrowers for amendments and waivers
of their credit agreements to avoid default, increased defaults by such borrowers and/or increased difficulty in obtaining refinancing
at the maturity dates of their loans; (iii) greater volatility in pricing and spreads and difficulty in valuing loans during periods of
increased volatility; and (iv) rapidly evolving proposals and/or actions by state and federal governments to address problems being experienced
by the markets and by businesses and the economy in general which will not necessarily adequately address the problems facing the loan
market and middle-market businesses. These and future market disruptions and/or illiquidity could have an adverse effect on our business,
financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Unfavorable economic conditions also could increase our funding costs, limit
our access to the capital markets or result in a decision by lenders not to extend credit to us. These events could limit our investment
originations, limit our ability to grow and have a material negative impact on our operating results and the fair values of our debt and
equity investments. We may have to access, if available, alternative markets for debt and equity capital, and a severe disruption in the
global financial markets, deterioration in credit and financing conditions or uncertainty regarding U.S. government spending and deficit
levels or other global economic conditions could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
The Company’s performance (including that of certain of its portfolio companies) was negatively impacted during the pandemic. The
longer-term impact of COVID-19 on the operations and the performance of the Company is difficult to predict, but may also be adverse.
The longer-term potential impact on such operations and performance could depend to a large extent on future developments and actions
taken by authorities and other entities to contain COVID-19 and its economic impact. The impacts, as well as the uncertainty over impacts
to come, of COVID-19 have adversely affected the performance of the Company and may continue to do so in the future.
Equity capital may be difficult to raise during
periods of adverse or volatile market conditions because, subject to some limited exceptions, as a BDC, we are generally not able to issue
additional shares of our common stock at a price less than NAV without first obtaining approval for such issuance from our shareholders
and our independent directors. Volatility and dislocation in the capital markets can also create a challenging environment in which to
raise or access debt capital. The current market and future market conditions similar to those experienced from 2008 through 2009 for
any substantial length of time could make it difficult to extend the maturity of or refinance our existing indebtedness or obtain new
indebtedness with similar terms and any failure to do so could have a material adverse effect on our business. The debt capital that will
be available to us in the future, if at all, may be at a higher cost and on less favorable terms and conditions than what we currently
experience, including being at a higher cost in a rising interest rate environment. If any of these conditions appear, they may have an
adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. These events could limit our investment originations,
limit our ability to increase returns to equity holders through the effective use of leverage, and negatively impact our operating results.
In addition, significant changes or volatility
in the capital markets may also have a negative effect on the valuations of our investments. While most of our investments are not publicly
traded, applicable accounting standards require us to assume as part of our valuation process that our investments are sold in a principal
market to market participants (even if we plan on holding an investment through its maturity). Significant changes in the capital markets
may also affect the pace of our investment activity and the potential for liquidity events involving our investments. Thus, the illiquidity
of our investments may make it difficult for us to sell our investments to access capital if required, and as a result, we could realize
significantly less than the value at which we have recorded our investments if we were required to sell them for liquidity purposes. An
inability to raise or access capital could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
Governmental authorities worldwide have taken
increased measures to stabilize the markets and support economic growth. The success of these measures is unknown and they may not be
sufficient to address the market dislocations or avert severe and prolonged reductions in economic activity.
We also face an increased risk of investor, creditor
or portfolio company disputes, litigation and governmental and regulatory scrutiny as a result of the effects of COVID-19 on economic
and market conditions.
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Events outside of our control, including
public health crises, could negatively affect our portfolio companies and our results of our operations.
Periods of market volatility have occurred and
could continue to occur in response to pandemics or other events outside of our control. These types of events have adversely affected
and could continue to adversely affect operating results for us and for our portfolio companies. In December 2019, COVID-19 surfaced in
China and has since spread and continues to spread to other countries, including the United States. COVID-19 spread quickly and has been
identified as a global pandemic by the World Health Organization The COVID-19 pandemic continues to adversely impact global commercial
activity and has contributed to significant volatility in financial markets. In response, beginning in March 2020, in affected jurisdictions
including the United States, unprecedented actions were and continue to be taken by governmental authorities and businesses, including
quarantines, “stay at home” orders, travel restrictions and bans, and the temporary closure and limited operations of many
businesses (including corporate offices, retail stores, restaurants, fitness clubs, manufacturing facilities and factories, and other
businesses). The actions to contain the COVID-19 pandemic varied by country and by state in the United States. While state and local governments
across the United States have taken steps to re-open their economies by lifting “stay at home” orders and re-opening businesses,
a number of states and local governments have needed to pause or slow the re-opening or impose new shut-down orders as the number of cases
of COVID-19 has continued to rise. COVID-19 and the resulting economic dislocations have had and continue to have adverse consequences
for the business operations and financial performance of some of our portfolio companies, which may, in turn impact the valuation of our
investments and have adversely affected, and threaten to continue to adversely affect, our operations. Local, state and federal and numerous
non-U.S. governmental authorities have imposed travel restrictions and bans, business closures or limited business operations and other
quarantine measures on businesses and individuals that remain in effect on the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. COVID-19 has
caused the effective cessation of all business activity deemed non-essential by such governmental authorities. We cannot predict the full
impact of COVID-19, including the duration of the closures and restrictions described above. As a result, we are unable to predict the
duration of these business and supply-chain disruptions, the extent to which COVID-19 will negatively affect our portfolio companies’
operating results or the impact that such disruptions may have on our results of operations and financial condition. With respect to loans
to portfolio companies, the Company will be impacted if, among other things, (i) amendments and waivers are granted (or are required to
be granted) to borrowers permitting deferral of loan payments or allowing for PIK interest payments, (ii) borrowers default on their loans,
are unable to refinance their loans at maturity, or go out of business, or (iii) the value of loans held by the Company decreases as a
result of such events and the uncertainty they cause. Portfolio companies may also be more likely to seek to draw on unfunded commitments
we have made, and the risk of being unable to fund such commitments is heightened during such periods. Depending on the duration and extent
of the disruption to the business operations of our portfolio companies, we expect some portfolio companies, particularly those in vulnerable
industries, such as travel, to experience financial distress and possibly to default on their financial obligations to us and/or their
other capital providers. In addition, if such portfolio companies are subjected to prolonged and severe financial distress, we expect
some of them to substantially curtail their operations, defer capital expenditures and lay off workers. These developments would be likely
to permanently impair their businesses and result in a reduction in the value of our investments in them.
The Company will also be negatively affected if
the operations and effectiveness of our portfolio companies (or any of the key personnel or service providers of the foregoing) are compromised
or if necessary or beneficial systems and processes are disrupted as a result of stay-at-home orders or other related interruptions to
business operations.
Company performance (including the performance
of certain of its portfolio companies) has been and may continue to be negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects. The
COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted economies and capital markets around the world in ways that may continue and may change in unforeseen
ways for an indeterminate period. The pandemic has also adversely affected various businesses, including some in which we are invested.
The COVID-19 pandemic may exacerbate pre-existing business performance, political, social and economic risks affecting certain companies
and countries generally. The impacts, as well as the uncertainty over impacts to come, of COVID-19 have adversely affected the performance
of the Company (including certain portfolio companies) and may continue to do so in the future. Further, the potential exists for variants of COVID-19, including the Delta variant ,
to impede the global economic recovery and exacerbate geographic differences in the spread of, and response to, COVID-19.
We may be subject to risks associated with
significant investments in one or more economic sectors, including the construction and building sector.
At times, the Company may have a significant portion
of its assets invested in securities of companies conducting business within one or more economic sectors, including the construction
and building sector. Companies in the same sector may be similarly affected by economic, regulatory, political or market events or conditions,
which may make the Company more vulnerable to unfavorable developments in that sector than companies that invest more broadly. Generally,
the more broadly the Company invests, the more it spreads risk and potentially reduces the risks of loss and volatility.
The Company presently has significant exposure
to the construction and building sector (its investments in such sector comprise 16.1% of gross assets as of June 30, 2021), which subjects
the Company to the particular risks of such sector to a greater degree than others not similarly concentrated. These risks include that
the construction and building sector is cyclical and is affected by a number of factors, including the general condition of the economy,
market demand and changes in interest rates. Construction activity is affected by the ability to finance projects, which may be reduced
due to a widespread outbreak of contagious disease, including an epidemic or pandemic such as the current COVID-19 pandemic. Residential,
commercial and industrial construction could decline if companies and consumers are unable to finance construction projects or if the
economy precipitously declines or stalls, which could result in delays or cancellations of capital projects. A downturn in the residential,
commercial or industrial construction industries and general economic conditions may have an adverse effect on the portfolio companies
in which the Company invests.
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The interest rates of some of our loans
to our portfolio companies may be priced using a spread over LIBOR, which is scheduled to be phased out.
On July 27, 2017, the Financial Conduct Authority
(“FCA”) announced that it would phase out LIBOR as a benchmark by the end of 2021. It is unclear whether new methods of calculating
LIBOR will be established such that it continues to exist after 2021 and the FCA has indicated that market participants should not rely
on LIBOR being available after 2021. The FCA and the ICE Benchmark Administration have since announced that most LIBOR settings will no
longer be published after December 31, 2021 and a majority of U.S. dollar LIBOR settings will cease publication after June 30, 2023. Regulators
continue to emphasize the importance of LIBOR transition planning. As an alternative to LIBOR, for example, the U.S. Federal Reserve,
in conjunction with the Alternative Reference Rates Committee, a steering committee comprised of large U.S. financial institutions, is
considering replacing U.S.-dollar LIBOR with the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR"), a new index calculated by short-term
repurchase agreements, backed by Treasury securities. Abandonment of or modifications to LIBOR could have adverse impacts on newly issued
financial instruments and our existing financial instruments which reference LIBOR. While some instruments may contemplate a scenario
where LIBOR is no longer available by providing for an alternative rate setting methodology, not all instruments may have such provisions
and there is significant uncertainty regarding the effectiveness of any such alternative methodologies. Abandonment of or modifications
to LIBOR could lead to significant short-term and long-term uncertainty and market instability. In the event of changes to or cessation
of LIBOR, we and our portfolio companies may need to amend or restructure our existing LIBOR-based debt instruments and any related hedging
arrangements that extend beyond 2021, which may be difficult, costly and time consuming. In addition, from time to time we invest in floating
rate loans and investment securities whose interest rates are indexed to LIBOR. Uncertainty as to the nature of alternative reference
rates and as to potential changes or other reforms to LIBOR, or any changes announced with respect to such reforms, may result in a sudden
or prolonged increase or decrease in the reported LIBOR rates and the value of LIBOR-based loans and securities, including those of other
issuers we or our funds currently own or may in the future own. It remains uncertain how such changes would be implemented and the effects
such changes would have on us, issuers of instruments in which we invest and financial markets generally.
The expected discontinuation of LIBOR could have
an impact on our business. We may experience operational challenges for the transition away from LIBOR including, but not limited to,
amending existing loan agreements with borrowers on investments that may have not been modified with fallback language and adding effective
fallback language to new agreements in the event that LIBOR is discontinued before maturity. There may be additional risks to our current
processes and information systems that will need to be identified and evaluated by us. Due to the uncertainty of the replacement for LIBOR,
the potential effect of any such event on our cost of capital and net investment income cannot yet be determined. In addition, the cessation
of LIBOR could:
● Adversely
impact the pricing, liquidity, value of, return on and trading for a broad array of financial products, including any LIBOR-linked securities,
loans and derivatives that are included in our assets and liabilities;
● Require
changes to documentation that governs or references LIBOR or LIBOR-based products, including, for example, pursuant to renegotiations
of existing documentation to modify the terms of outstanding investments;
● Result
in inquiries or other actions from regulators in respect of our preparation and readiness for the replacement of LIBOR with one or more
alternative reference rates;
● Result
in disputes, litigation or other actions with portfolio companies, or other counterparties, regarding the interpretation and enforceability
of provisions in our LIBOR-based investments, such as fallback language or other related provisions, including, in the case of fallbacks
to the alternative reference rates, any economic, legal, operational or other impact resulting from the fundamental differences between
LIBOR and the various alternative reference rates;
● Require
the transition and/or development of appropriate systems and analytics to effectively transition our risk management processes from LIBOR-based
products to those based on one or more alternative reference rates, which may prove challenging given the limited history of the proposed
alternative reference rates; and
● Cause
us to incur additional costs in relation to any of the above factors.
There is no guarantee that a transition from LIBOR
to an alternative will not result in financial market disruptions, significant increases in benchmark rates, or borrowing costs to borrowers,
any of which could have an adverse effect on our business, result of operations, financial condition, and unit price.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
None.
Item 5. Other Information
None.
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Item 6. Exhibits
3.1
Certificate of Incorporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.A.3 to the Registrant’s Pre-effective Amendment No. 3 to the Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-166491), filed on November 23, 2010).
3.2
Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 28, 2020).
3.3
Form of Bylaws (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.B.3 to the Registrant’s Pre-effective Amendment No. 3 to the Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-166491), filed on November 23, 2010).
3.4
Amendment No. 1 to Bylaws (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 7, 2019).
3.5
Amendment No. 2 to Bylaws (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 28, 2020).
4.1
Form of Stock Certificate (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.D to the Registrant’s Pre-effective Amendment No. 3 to the Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-166491), filed on November 23, 2010).
4.2
Indenture, dated February 7, 2012, between Medley Capital Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.D.2 to the Registrant’s Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-179237), filed on February 13, 2012).
4.3
First Supplemental Indenture, dated March 21, 2012, between Medley Capital Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.D.4 to the Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-179237), filed on March 21, 2012).
4.4
Second Supplemental Indenture, dated March 18, 2013, between Medley Capital Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.D.4 to the Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 to the Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-179237), filed on March 15, 2013).
4.5
Third Supplemental Indenture, dated December 17, 2015, between Medley Capital Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.D.6 to the Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 11 to the Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-187324), filed December 17, 2015).
4.6
Deed of Trust, dated January 23, 2018, between Medley Capital Corporation and Mishmeret Trust Company, Ltd. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-230790), filed on April 10, 2019).
4.7
Amendment to Deed of Trust, dated August 12, 2019, between Medley Capital Corporation and Mishmeret Trust Company, Ltd. (Incorporated by reference by the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 16, 2019).
4.8
Statement of Eligibility of Trustee on Form T-1 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit d.5 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-179237), filed on March 15, 2013).
10.1
Form of Amended and Restated Investment Management Agreement between Registrant and MCC Advisors LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.G to Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to the Registration Statement on N-2 (File No. 333-187324), filed on December 10, 2013).
10.2
Letter from MCC Advisors LLC re: Waiver of Base Management Fee and Incentive Fee on Net Investment Income, dated February 8, 2016 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.K.5 to Registrant’s Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-208746), filed on March 25, 2016).
10.3
Form of Custody Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.J.1 to the Registrant’s Pre-effective Amendment No. 3 to the Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-166491), filed on November 23, 2010).
10.4
Form of Administration Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.K.2 to the Registrant’s Pre-effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-166491), filed on June 9, 2010).
10.5
Form of Sub-Administration Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.K.4 to the Registrant’s Pre-effective Amendment No. 3 to the Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-166491), filed on November 23, 2010).
10.6
Trademark License Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.K.3 to the Registrant’s Pre-effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-166491), filed on June 9, 2010).
10.7
Form of Dividend Reinvestment Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.E to the Registrant’s Pre-effective Amendment No. 3 to the Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-166491), filed on November 23, 2010).
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10.8
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement among Medley Capital Corporation as borrower, the Lenders party thereto, and ING Capital LLC, as Administrative Agent, dated August 4, 2011 (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 9, 2011).
10.9
Guarantee, Pledge and Security Agreement among the Company, the Subsidiary Guarantors party thereto, ING Capital LLC, as Administrative Agent, each Financial Agent and Designated Indebtedness Holder party thereto and ING Capital LLC, as Collateral Agent, dated August 4, 2011 (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 9, 2011).
10.10
Amendment No. 1, dated as of August 31, 2012, to the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of August 4, 2011, among Medley Capital Corporation as borrower, the Lenders party thereto, and ING Capital LLC, as Administrative Agent (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 6, 2012).
10.11
Amendment No. 2, dated as of December 7, 2012, to the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of August 4, 2011, among Medley Capital Corporation as borrower, the Lenders party thereto, and ING Capital LLC, as Administrative Agent, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of August 31, 2012 (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 13, 2012).
10.12
Amendment No. 3, dated as of March 28, 2013, to the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of August 4, 2011, among Medley Capital Corporation as borrower, the Lenders party thereto, and ING Capital LLC, as Administrative Agent, as amended by Amendment Nos. 1 and 2 to the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of August 31, 2012 and December 7, 2012, respectively (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 2, 2013).
10.13
Senior Secured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated as of August 31, 2012, among Medley Capital Corporation as borrower, the Lenders party thereto, and ING Capital LLC, as Administrative Agent (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 6, 2012).
10.14
Amendment No. 1, dated as of December 7, 2012, to the Senior Secured Term Loan Credit Agreement dated as of August 31, 2012, among Medley Capital Corporation as borrower, the Lenders party thereto, and ING Capital LLC, as Administrative Agent (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 13, 2012).
10.15
Amendment No. 2, dated as of January 23, 2013, to the Senior Secured Term Loan Credit Agreement dated as of August 31, 2012, among Medley Capital Corporation as borrower, the Lenders party thereto, and ING Capital LLC, as Administrative Agent, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to the Senior Secured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated as of January 23, 2013 (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 29, 2013).
10.16
Amendment No. 3, dated as of March 28, 2013, to the Senior Secured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated as of August 31, 2012, among Medley Capital Corporation as borrower, the Lenders party thereto, and ING Capital LLC, as Administrative Agent, as amended by Amendment Nos. 1 and 2 to the Senior Secured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated as of December 7, 2012 and January 23, 2013, respectively (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 2, 2013).
10.17
Amendment No. 4, dated as of May 1, 2013, to the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of August 4, 2011, among Medley Capital Corporation as borrower, the Lenders party thereto, and ING Capital LLC, as Administrative Agent, as amended by Amendment Nos. 1, 2 and 3 to the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of August 31, 2012, December 7, 2012 and March 28, 2013, respectively (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 7, 2013).
10.18
Amendment No. 4, dated as of May 1, 2013, to the Senior Secured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated as of August 31, 2012, among Medley Capital Corporation as borrower, the Lenders party thereto, and ING Capital LLC, as Administrative Agent, as amended by Amendment Nos. 1, 2 and 3 to the Senior Secured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated as of December 7, 2012, January 23, 2013 and March 28, 2013, respectively (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 7, 2013).
10.19
Amendment No. 5, dated as of June 2, 2014, to the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of August 4, 2011, among Medley Capital Corporation as borrower, the Lenders party thereto, and ING Capital LLC, as Administrative Agent, as amended by Amendment Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 to the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of August 31, 2012, December 7, 2012, March 28, 2013 and May 1, 2013, respectively (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 3, 2014).
10.20
Amendment No. 5, dated as of June 2, 2014, to the Senior Secured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated as of August 31, 2012, among Medley Capital Corporation as borrower, the Lenders party thereto, and ING Capital LLC, as Administrative Agent, as amended by Amendment Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 to the Senior Secured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated as of December 7, 2012, January 23, 2013, March 28, 2013 and May 1, 2013, respectively (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 3, 2014).
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10.21
Amendment No. 6, dated as of February 2, 2015, to the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of August 4, 2011, among Medley Capital Corporation as borrower, the Lenders party thereto, and ING Capital LLC, as Administrative Agent, as amended by Amendment Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 to the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of August 31, 2012, December 7, 2012, March 28, 2013, May 1, 2013 and June 2, 2014, respectively (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on February 9, 2015).
10.22
Amendment No. 6 to the Senior Secured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated as of August 31, 2012, among Medley Capital Corporation as borrower, the Lenders party thereto, and ING Capital LLC, as Administrative Agent, as amended by Amendment Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 to the Senior Secured Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated as of December 7, 2012, January 23, 2013, March 28, 2013, May 1, 2013 and June 2, 2014, respectively (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on February 9, 2015).
10.23
Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of July 28, 2015, by and among the Company as borrower, each of the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, the Lenders party thereto and ING Capital LLC, as Administrative Agent (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 30, 2015).
10.24
Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of September 16, 2016, by and among the Company as borrower, MCC Investment Holdings LLC, MCC Investment Holdings Sendero LLC, MCC Investment Holdings RT1 LLC, MCC Investment Holdings Omnivere LLC, MCC Investment Holdings Amvestar, LLC, and MCC Investment Holdings AAR, LLC, as subsidiary guarantors, the Lenders party thereto and ING Capital LLC, as Administrative Agent (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 22, 2016).
10.25
Amendment No. 2 to Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of February 8, 2017, by and among the Company as borrower, MCC Investment Holdings LLC, MCC Investment Holdings Sendero LLC, MCC Investment Holdings RT1 LLC, MCC Investment Holdings Omnivere LLC, MCC Investment Holdings Amvestar, LLC, and MCC Investment Holdings AAR, LLC, as subsidiary guarantors, the Lenders party thereto and ING Capital LLC, as Administrative Agent (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 10, 2017).
10.26
Amendment No. 3 to Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of September 1, 2017, by and among the Company as borrower, MCC Investment Holdings LLC, MCC Investment Holdings Sendero LLC, MCC Investment Holdings RT1 LLC, MCC Investment Holdings Omnivere LLC, MCC Investment Holdings Amvestar, LLC, and MCC Investment Holdings AAR, LLC, as subsidiary guarantors, the Lenders party thereto and ING Capital LLC, as Administrative Agent (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 8, 2017).
10.27
Amendment No. 4 to Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of February 12, 2018, by and among the Company as borrower, MCC Investment Holdings LLC, MCC Investment Holdings Sendero LLC, MCC Investment Holdings RT1 LLC, MCC Investment Holdings Omnivere LLC, MCC Investment Holdings Amvestar, LLC, and MCC Investment Holdings AAR, LLC, as subsidiary guarantors, the Lenders party thereto and ING Capital LLC, as Administrative Agent (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 16, 2018).
10.28
Amended and Restated Senior Secured Term Loan Credit Agreement dated as of July 28, 2015, by and among the Company as borrower, each of the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, the Lenders party thereto and ING Capital LLC, as Administrative Agent (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 30, 2015).
10.29
Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Senior Secured Term Loan Credit Agreement dated as of September 16, 2016, by and among the Company as borrower, MCC Investment Holdings LLC, MCC Investment Holdings Sendero LLC, MCC Investment Holdings RT1 LLC, MCC Investment Holdings Omnivere LLC, MCC Investment Holdings Amvestar, LLC, and MCC Investment Holdings AAR, LLC, as subsidiary guarantors, the Lenders party thereto and ING Capital LLC, as Administrative Agent (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 22, 2016).
10.30
Amendment No. 2 to Amended and Restated Senior Secured Term Loan Credit Agreement dated as of February 8, 2017, by and among the Company as borrower, MCC Investment Holdings LLC, MCC Investment Holdings Sendero LLC, MCC Investment Holdings RT1 LLC, MCC Investment Holdings Omnivere LLC, MCC Investment Holdings Amvestar, LLC, and MCC Investment Holdings AAR, LLC, as subsidiary guarantors, the Lenders party thereto and ING Capital LLC, as Administrative Agent (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 10, 2017).
10.31
Amendment No. 3 to Amended and Restated Senior Secured Term Loan Credit Agreement dated as of September 1, 2017, by and among the Company as borrower, MCC Investment Holdings LLC, MCC Investment Holdings Sendero LLC, MCC Investment Holdings RT1 LLC, MCC Investment Holdings Omnivere LLC, MCC Investment Holdings Amvestar, LLC, and MCC Investment Holdings AAR, LLC, as subsidiary guarantors, the Lenders party thereto and ING Capital LLC, as Administrative Agent (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 8, 2017).
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10.32
Incremental Assumption Agreement, dated as of February 10, 2012, made by Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch, as Assuming Lender, relating to the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of August 4, 2011, among Medley Capital Corporation, as Borrower, the Several Lenders and Agents from Time to Time Parties Thereto, and ING Capital LLC, as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 10, 2012).
10.33
Incremental Assumption Agreement dated as of March 30, 2012, made by Onewest Bank, FSB, as Assuming Lender, relating to the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of August 4, 2011, among Medley Capital Corporation, as Borrower, the Several Lenders and Agents from Time to Time Parties Thereto, and ING Capital LLC, as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 4, 2012).
10.34
Incremental Assumption Agreement dated as of May 3, 2012, made by Doral Bank, as Assuming Lender, relating to the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of August 4, 2011, among Medley Capital Corporation, as Borrower, the Several Lenders and Agents from Time to Time Parties Thereto, and ING Capital LLC, as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 3, 2012).
10.35
Incremental Assumption Agreement dated as of September 25, 2012, made by Stamford First Bank, a division of the Bank of New Canaan, as Assuming Lender, relating to the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of August 4, 2011, as amended by Amendment No. 1, dated as of August 31, 2012, among Medley Capital Corporation, as Borrower, the Several Lenders and Agents from Time to Time Parties Thereto, and ING Capital LLC, as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 28, 2012).
10.36
Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement of MCC Senior Loan Strategy JV I LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, dated as of March 27, 2015 (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 30, 2015).
10.37
Settlement Term Sheet, dated April 15, 2019 (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on April 17, 2019).
10.38
Stipulation of Settlement, dated July 29, 2019, by and among Medley Capital Corporation, Brook Taube, Seth Taube, Jeff Tonkel, Mark Lerdal, Karin Hirtler-Garvey, John E. Mack, Arthur S. Ainsberg, Medley Management Inc., MCC Advisors LLC, Medley LLC and Medley Group LLC, on the one hand, and FrontFour Capital Group LLC and FrontFour Master Fund, Ltd., on behalf of themselves and a class of similarly situated stockholders of Medley Capital Corporation, on the other hand, in connection with the action styled In re Medley Capital Corporation Stockholder Litigation, Cons. C.A. No. 2019-0100-KSJM (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on August 2, 2019).
10.39
Governance Agreement, dated July 29, 2019, by and among, Medley Capital Corporation, on the one hand, and FrontFour Capital Group LLC, FrontFour Master Fund, Ltd., FrontFour Capital Corp., FrontFour Opportunity Fund, David A. Lorber, Stephen E. Loukas and Zachary R. George, on the other hand (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on August 2, 2019) .
10.40
Order and Final Judgment, dated December 20, 2019 (Incorporated by reference to the Amendment No. 1 to the Current Report on the Form 8-K, filed on December 30, 2019).
10.41
Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 8, 2020, by and among Medley Capital Corporation, Great American Life Insurance Company, MCC Senior Loan Strategy JV I LLC and GEMS Fund 5, L.P. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on October 13, 2020)
10.42
Fund Accounting Servicing Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on December 11, 2020).
10.43
Administration Servicing Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on December 11, 2020).
21.1
List of Subsidiaries (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 21.1 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended December 31, 2020, filed on February 16, 2021).
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 and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
* 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.
Dated: August 11, 2021
PhenixFIN Corporation
By
/s/ David Lorber
David Lorber
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
By
/s/ Ellida McMillan
Ellida McMillan
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Accounting and Financial Officer)
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