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 March 31, 2026
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 , 10th 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
5.25%
Notes due 2028
PFXNZ
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 1,932,600
shares of common stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding as of May 5, 2026.
PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
PART I. Financial
Information
Item 1. Financial
Statements
Consolidated
Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of March 31, 2026 (unaudited) and September 30, 2025
1
Consolidated
Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 (unaudited)
2
Consolidated
Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the three and six months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 (unaudited)
3
Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows for the three and six months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 (unaudited)
4
Consolidated
Schedules of Investments as of March 31, 2026 (unaudited) and September 30, 2025
5
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
20
Item
2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
43
Item
3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
56
Item
4. Controls and Procedures
57
Part
II. Other Information
58
Item
1. Legal Proceedings
58
Item
1A. Risk Factors
58
Item
2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
60
Item
3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
60
Item
4. Mine Safety Disclosures
60
Item
5. Other Information
60
Item
6. Exhibits
61
SIGNATURES
63
i
PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities
March 31,
2026
(Unaudited)
September 30,
2025
Assets:
Investments at fair value
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments (amortized cost
of $ 128,237,811
and $ 139,342,491 ,
respectively)
$
130,033,295
$
145,280,169
Affiliated investments (amortized cost of $ 37,828,011
and $ 35,390,223 ,
respectively)
36,776,004
35,381,405
Controlled investments (amortized cost of $ 157,346,334
and $ 149,656,451 ,
respectively)
129,001,392
121,610,914
Total Investments at fair value
295,810,691
302,272,488
Cash and cash equivalents
3,074,794
7,289,371
Receivables:
Interest receivable
1,303,922
1,203,404
Other receivable
-
44,971
Dividends receivable
64,800
42,950
Other assets
2,537,376
2,746,775
Deferred tax asset, net
727,925
1,234,847
Deferred financing costs
1,232,943
1,384,767
Due from Affiliate
275,173
572,331
Prepaid share repurchase
115,969
96,342
Receivable for investments sold
431,184
21,549
Total Assets
$
305,574,777
$
316,909,795
Liabilities:
Credit facility and notes payable (net of debt issuance costs of
$ 864,414
and $ 1,141,393 ,
respectively)
$
146,627,205
$
148,011,724
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
1,329,714
4,226,889
Other liabilities
2,499,673
2,439,405
Interest and fees payable
1,131,408
1,187,574
Taxes payable
48,137
137,538
Due to Affiliate
126,936
132,365
Total Liabilities
151,763,073
156,135,495
Commitments and Contingencies (see Note 8)
Net Assets:
Common Shares, $ 0.001
par value; 5,000,000
shares authorized; 2,723,709
shares issued;
1,933,238
and 2,003,769
common shares outstanding, respectively
1,933
2,004
Capital in excess of par value
701,315,531
704,640,648
Total distributable earnings (loss)
( 547,505,760
)
( 543,868,352
)
Total Net Assets
153,811,704
160,774,300
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
$
305,574,777
$
316,909,795
Net Asset Value Per Common Share
$
79.56
$
80.24
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
March 31,
For the Six Months Ended
March 31,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Interest Income:
Interest from investments
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments:
Cash
$
2,242,062
$
2,957,380
$
4,800,297
$
5,950,065
Payment in-kind
250,799
263,784
278,191
618,465
Affiliated investments:
Cash
670,874
-
1,302,466
-
Payment in-kind
242,930
-
449,921
-
Controlled investments:
Cash
725,479
626,790
1,171,163
1,214,985
Payment in-kind
-
-
-
-
Total interest income
4,132,144
3,847,954
8,002,038
7,783,515
Dividend income
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments
428,380
378,232
1,224,247
974,530
Affiliated investments
268,540
111,736
268,540
254,231
Controlled investments
156,084
1,580,616
1,907,359
2,979,966
Total dividend income
853,004
2,070,584
3,400,146
4,208,727
Interest from cash and cash equivalents
48,871
45,812
104,237
104,753
Fee income (see Note 9)
164,374
29,673
352,207
40,737
Other income
-
25,000
-
97,774
Total Investment Income
5,198,393
6,019,023
11,858,628
12,235,506
Expenses:
Interest and financing expenses
2,308,578
2,578,963
4,740,913
5,124,774
Salaries and benefits
1,016,836
1,185,054
1,986,009
2,213,671
Professional fees, net
410,332
577,965
800,272
995,978
General and administrative expenses
362,493
307,739
722,978
529,532
Directors fees
169,428
204,000
373,428
408,000
Administrator expenses (see Note 6)
109,223
112,829
211,284
197,184
Insurance expenses
73,990
86,498
149,624
174,919
Total expenses
4,450,880
5,053,048
8,984,508
9,644,058
Net Investment Income
747,513
965,975
2,874,120
2,591,448
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments
Net realized gains (losses):
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments
( 1,120,698
)
( 1,065,013
)
( 428,478
)
103,657
Affiliated investments
2,112
-
3,496
-
Controlled investments
-
-
-
-
Total net realized gains (losses)
( 1,118,586
)
( 1,065,013
)
( 424,982
)
103,657
Net change in unrealized gains (losses):
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments
587,985
1,183,172
( 4,142,194
)
1,991,710
Affiliated investments
( 704,662
)
( 92,367
)
( 1,043,189
)
( 981,553
)
Controlled investments
1,786,533
( 1,558,264
)
( 299,405
)
( 1,807,602
)
Total net change in unrealized gains (losses)
1,669,856
( 467,459
)
( 5,484,788
)
( 797,445
)
Deferred tax benefit (expense)
( 166,015
)
( 329,636
)
( 589,444
)
( 329,636
)
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt (see Note 5)
-
-
( 12,314
)
-
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)
385,255
( 1,862,108
)
( 6,511,528
)
( 1,023,424
)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net
Assets Resulting from Operations
$
1,132,768
$
( 896,133
)
$
( 3,637,408
)
$
1,568,024
Weighted average basic and diluted earnings per common share
$
0.57
$
( 0.44
)
$
( 1.83
)
$
0.78
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted (see Note
11)
1,972,943
2,019,778
1,987,363
2,019,778
The accompanying notes are an integral part of
these consolidated financial statements.
2
PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets
(Unaudited)
Common Stock
Shares
Par Amount
Capital in
Excess of
Par Value
Total
Distributable
Earnings/(Loss)
Total Net
Assets
Balance at December 31, 2024
2,019,778
$
2,020
$
704,909,588
$
( 542,139,678
)
$
162,771,930
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)
-
-
-
965,975
965,975
Net realized gains (losses) on investments
-
-
-
( 1,065,013
)
( 1,065,013
)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
-
-
-
( 467,459
)
( 467,459
)
Deferred tax benefit (expense)
-
-
-
( 329,636
)
( 329,636
)
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS
Distributions declared
-
-
-
( 2,888,283
)
( 2,888,283
)
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
-
-
-
( 3,784,416
)
( 3,784,416
)
Balance at March 31, 2025
2,019,778
$
2,020
$
704,909,588
$
( 545,924,094
)
$
158,987,514
Balance at December 31, 2025
1,999,634
$
2,000
$
704,457,776
$
( 548,638,528
)
$
155,821,248
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)
-
-
-
747,513
747,513
Net realized gains (losses) on investments
-
-
-
( 1,118,586
)
( 1,118,586
)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
-
-
-
1,669,856
1,669,856
Deferred tax benefit (expense)
-
-
-
( 166,015
)
( 166,015
)
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt (see Note 5)
-
-
-
-
-
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS
Distributions declared
-
-
-
-
-
Repurchase of common shares
( 66,396
)
( 67
)
( 3,142,245
)
-
( 3,142,312
)
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
( 66,396
)
( 67
)
( 3,142,245
)
1,132,768
( 2,009,544
)
Balance at March 31, 2026
1,933,238
$
1,933
$
701,315,531
$
( 547,505,760
)
$
153,811,704
Balance at September 30, 2024
2,019,778
$
2,020
$
704,909,588
$
( 544,603,835
)
$
160,307,773
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)
-
-
-
2,591,448
2,591,448
Net realized gains (losses) on investments
-
-
-
103,657
103,657
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
-
-
-
( 797,445
)
( 797,445
)
Deferred tax benefit (expense)
( 329,636
)
( 329,636
)
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS
Distributions declared
-
-
-
( 2,888,283
)
( 2,888,283
)
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
-
-
-
( 1,320,259
)
( 1,320,259
)
Balance at March 31, 2025
2,019,778
2,020
704,909,588
( 545,924,094
)
158,987,514
Balance at September 30, 2025
2,003,769
$
2,004
$
704,640,648
$
( 543,868,352
)
$
160,774,300
OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss)
-
-
-
2,874,120
2,874,120
Net realized gains (losses) on investments
-
-
-
( 424,982
)
( 424,982
)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
-
-
-
( 5,484,788
)
( 5,484,788
)
Deferred tax benefit (expense)
-
-
-
( 589,444
)
( 589,444
)
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt (see Note 5)
-
-
-
( 12,314
)
( 12,314
)
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS
Distributions declared
-
-
-
-
-
Repurchase of common shares
( 70,531
)
( 71
)
( 3,325,117
)
-
( 3,325,188
)
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
( 70,531
)
( 71
)
( 3,325,117
)
( 3,637,408
)
( 6,962,596
)
Balance at March 31, 2026
1,933,238
$
1,933
$
701,315,531
$
( 547,505,760
)
$
153,811,704
The accompanying notes are an integral part of
these consolidated financial statements.
3
PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended
March 31,
2026
2025
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
$
( 3,637,408
)
$
1,568,024
Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Proceeds from sale and settlements of investments
30,432,416
74,044,664
Purchases, originations and participations
( 28,617,405
)
( 132,927,926
)
Investment increases due to payment-in-kind interest
( 728,112
)
( 618,465
)
Net amortization of premium (discount) on investments
( 534,872
)
( 119,140
)
Amortization of debt issuance cost
166,304
184,269
Amortization of deferred financing cost
151,824
383,576
Net realized (gains) losses from investments
424,982
( 103,657
)
Net unrealized (gains) losses on investments
5,484,788
797,445
Loss on extinguishment of debt
12,314
-
(Increase) decrease in operating assets:
Interest receivable
( 100,518
)
253,039
Other receivable
44,971
49,198
Dividends receivable
( 21,850
)
23,468
Due from affiliate
297,158
( 167,352
)
Other assets
209,399
630,706
Prepaid share repurchase
( 19,627
)
-
Receivable for investments sold
( 409,635
)
627,220
Provision for deferred taxes on unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments
506,922
329,636
Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
( 2,897,175
)
( 2,632,278
)
Interest and fees payable
( 56,166
)
310,633
Other liabilities
60,268
( 70,701
)
Due to Affiliate
( 5,429
)
( 41,153
)
Taxes payable
( 89,401
)
-
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
673,748
( 57,478,794
)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Debt issuance
-
29,527,047
Paydowns on debt
( 1,563,137
)
( 28,000,000
)
Deferred financing costs
-
( 42,068
)
Distributions paid to shareholders
-
( 2,888,283
)
Repurchase of common shares
( 3,325,188
)
-
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
( 4,888,325
)
( 1,403,304
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
( 4,214,577
)
( 58,882,098
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
7,289,371
67,571,559
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
3,074,794
8,689,461
Supplemental information:
Interest paid during the period
$
4,472,529
4,200,858
Non-cash purchase of investments
$
-
$
12,665,596
Non-cash sale of investments
$
-
$
12,665,596
The accompanying notes are an integral part of
these consolidated financial statements.
4
PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Consolidated Schedule of Investments
As of March 31, 2026
(Unaudited)
Company (1)
Industry
Type of Investment
Maturity
Par
Amount/
Shares/Units (2)
Amortized
Cost (3)
Fair
Value (4)
% of Net
Assets (5)
Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliated Investments:
Adamas Trust, Inc.(11)
Real Estate
Equity - 140,721
Class E Preferred Units(13)(24)
140,721
$
3,531,064
$
3,442,036
2.25
%
Equity - 17,243
Class F Preferred Units(13)(18)
17,243
375,635
404,866
0.26
%
157,964
3,906,699
3,846,902
2.51
%
Altisource S.A.R.L.(11)
Services: Business
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan B (SOFR + CSA + 6.50 %)(14)(20)(24)(27)
4/30/2030
8,012,982
8,769,200
8,213,307
5.34
%
Equity - 547,179
Units(13)(21)
547,179
3,327,903
3,485,530
2.27
%
Warrants(13)(21)
4/2/2029
111,343
647,105
42,310
0.03
%
Warrants(13)(21)
4/30/2032
111,343
622,110
22,269
0.01
%
8,782,847
13,366,318
11,763,416
7.65
%
Arora Engineers, LLC
Construction & Building
First Lien Term Loan (SOFR + 6.75 %,
0.25 %
PIK, 3.00 %
Floor)(23)
12/30/2030
9,689,062
9,495,281
9,398,391
6.11
%
Warrants - 444,382
Units(21)
444,382
870,125
831,961
0.54
%
Jacmel Arora, LLC
Equity - 3,150,000
Preferred Units(21)
3,150,000
2,185,375
2,311,949
1.50
%
13,283,444
12,550,781
12,542,301
8.15
%
Chimera Investment
Corp.(11)
Real Estate
Equity - 22,829
Class C Preferred Units(13)(15)
22,829
525,748
450,188
0.29
%
22,829
525,748
450,188
0.29
%
Compass Diversified
Holdings(11)
Real Estate
Equity - 61,734
Series C Preferred Units(13)(28)
61,734
1,035,442
1,206,282
0.78
%
61,734
1,035,442
1,206,282
0.78
%
Copper Property CTL
Pass Through Trust
Real Estate
Equity Certificates(13)
437,795
4,324,211
4,754,454
3.09
%
437,795
4,324,211
4,754,454
3.09
%
Innovate Corp.(11)
Construction & Building
10.50 %
Senior Secured Notes(14)(29)
2/1/2027
4,771,251
4,235,914
3,989,958
2.59
%
4,771,251
4,235,914
3,989,958
2.59
%
Invesco Mortgage Capital,
Inc.(11)
Real Estate
Equity - 180,000
Common Units(13)
180,000
1,411,789
1,454,400
0.95
%
180,000
1,411,789
1,454,400
0.95
%
JFL-NGS-WCS Partners,
LLC
Construction & Building
Equity - 10,000,000
Units(21)
10,000,000
10,000,000
13,300,000
8.65
%
10,000,000
10,000,000
13,300,000
8.65
%
Kemmerer Operations,
LLC
Metals & Mining
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (SOFR + 5.00 %)(24)
12/31/2028
6,762,782
6,762,782
6,762,782
4.40
%
6,762,782
6,762,782
6,762,782
4.40
%
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
5
PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Consolidated Schedule of Investments
As of March 31, 2026
(Unaudited)
Company (1)
Industry
Type of Investment
Maturity
Par
Amount/
Shares/Units (2)
Amortized
Cost (3)
Fair
Value (4)
% of Net
Assets (5)
Lucky Bucks, LLC (dba Arc Gaming
& Technologies LLC)
Consumer Discretionary
Priority Second Out Term Loan (SOFR + CSA + 7.50 %,
5.00 %
PIK, 1.00 %
Floor)(20)(25)
10/2/2029
2,193,456
$
2,048,249
$
1,754,765
1.14
%
Priority First Out Exit Term Loan (SOFR + CSA + 7.50 %,
1.00 %
Floor)(20)(25)
10/2/2028
1,510,449
1,406,952
1,480,240
0.96
%
LB NewHoldCo, LLC
Equity - 230,739
Membership Units(21)
230,739
449,393
-
0.00
%
3,934,644
3,904,594
3,235,005
2.10
%
MFA Financial, Inc.(11)
Real Estate
Equity - 39,493
Class C Preferred Units(13)(24)
39,493
971,472
836,067
0.54
%
Equity - 120,000
Common Units(13)
120,000
1,175,317
1,149,600
0.75
%
159,493
2,146,789
1,985,667
1.29
%
Onity Group Inc.(11)
Real Estate
Equity - 200,000
Preferred Units(28)
200,000
3,925,000
4,068,000
2.64
%
200,000
3,925,000
4,068,000
2.64
%
PHH Mortgage Corp.
Real Estate
9.875 %
Senior Secured Note(14)
11/1/2029
2,500,000
2,343,050
2,412,500
1.57
%
2,500,000
2,343,050
2,412,500
1.57
%
Power Stop LLC
Automotive
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (SOFR + CSA + 4.75 %, 0.50 %
Floor)(14)(20)(24)
1/26/2029
9,653,266
8,462,396
8,229,410
5.35
%
9,653,266
8,462,396
8,229,410
5.35
%
PREIT Associates
Real Estate
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (SOFR + 7.00 %)(14)(23)
4/1/2029
56,201
55,077
57,466
0.04
%
Senior Secured Revolving Note (SOFR + 5.50 %)(8)(23)
12/31/2028
73,083
72,230
71,251
0.05
%
129,284
127,307
128,717
0.09
%
PSB Group, LLC
Services: Consumer
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (SOFR + 6.50 %,
1.00 %
Floor)(23)
4/17/2030
5,677,941
5,653,648
5,677,941
3.69
%
Senior Secured First Lien Revolver (SOFR + 6.50 %,
1.00 %
Floor)(8)(12)(23)
4/17/2030
293,137
293,137
293,137
0.19
%
5,971,078
5,946,785
5,971,078
3.88
%
The accompanying notes are an integral part of
these consolidated financial statements.
6
PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Consolidated Schedule of Investments
As of March 31, 2026
(Unaudited)
Company (1)
Industry
Type of Investment
Maturity
Par
Amount/
Shares/Units (2)
Amortized
Cost (3)
Fair
Value (4)
% of Net
Assets (5)
Redwood Trust Inc.(11)
Real Estate
Equity - 185,000
Common Units(13)
185,000
1,127,150
1,037,850
0.67
%
185,000
1,127,150
1,037,850
0.67
%
Spotter Inc.
High Tech Industries
Equity - Series E-1 Preferred Stock(21)
51,786
750,005
792,844
0.52
%
Equity - Series E-2-D Preferred Stock(21)
414,293
5,999,998
5,862,246
3.81
%
466,079
6,750,003
6,655,090
4.33
%
SS Acquisition, LLC (dba Soccer Shots Franchising)
Services: Consumer
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (SOFR + 5.75 %,
1.00 %
Floor)(23)
12/20/2029
13,401,786
13,342,528
13,401,786
8.71
%
Senior Secured First Lien Revolver (SOFR + 5.75 %,
1.00 %
Floor)(8)(12)(23)
12/20/2029
400,000
400,000
400,000
0.26
%
13,801,786
13,742,528
13,801,786
8.97
%
Stancor (dba Industrial
Flow Solutions Holdings, LLC)
Services: Business
Equity - 358,867
Class A Units(21)
358,867
345,491
314,132
0.20
%
358,867
345,491
314,132
0.20
%
Tamarix Capital Partners
II, L.P.(11)
Banking
Fund Investment(8)(22)
N/A
2,138,134
2,319,823
1.51
%
-
2,138,134
2,319,823
1.51
%
Thryv Holdings, Inc.(11)
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (SOFR + 6.75 %,
1.00 %
Floor)(14)(23)
5/1/2029
2,025,000
2,011,129
1,984,500
1.29
%
2,025,000
2,011,129
1,984,500
1.29
%
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
7
PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Consolidated Schedule of Investments
As of March 31, 2026
(Unaudited)
Company (1)
Industry
Type of Investment
Maturity
Par
Amount/
Shares/Units (2)
Amortized
Cost (3)
Fair
Value (4)
% of Net
Assets (5)
WHI Global, LLC
Aerospace & Defense
Senior Secured Revolving Note(SOFR + CSA + 8.75 %,
3.00 %
Floor)(8)(12)(20)(23)
4/17/2029
1,452,373
1,593,293
1,468,349
0.95
%
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (SOFR + CSA + 8.75 %,
3.00 %
Floor)(20)(23)
4/17/2029
12,307,680
12,207,606
12,443,063
8.10
%
Equity - 350
Common Shares(21)
350
700,000
1,344,833
0.87
%
13,760,403
14,500,899
15,256,245
9.92
%
XYZ Roofco, LLC (dba SMC Roofing Solutions
LLC)
Services: Consumer
First Out Term Loan (SOFR + 3.50 %,
2.00 %
Floor)(24)
10/16/2028
605,831
611,209
589,170
0.38
%
First Out Delayed Draw Term Loan (SOFR + 3.50 %,
2.00 %
Floor)(24)
10/16/2028
30,950
31,933
30,099
0.02
%
Last Out Term Loan (SOFR + 6.25 %
+ 2.75 %
First Out Skim, 2.00 %
Floor)(24)
10/16/2028
1,863,568
1,863,648
1,807,661
1.18
%
Last Out Delayed Draw Term Loan (SOFR + 6.25 %
+ 2.75 %
First Out Skim, 2.00 %
Floor)(24)
10/16/2028
140,082
140,082
135,879
0.09
%
2,640,431
2,646,872
2,562,809
1.67
%
Subtotal
Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliated Investments
100,245,977
$
128,237,811
$
130,033,295
84.54
%
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
8
PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Consolidated Schedule of Investments
As of March 31, 2026
(Unaudited)
Company (1)
Industry
Type of Investment
Maturity
Par
Amount/
Shares/Units (2)
Amortized
Cost (3)
Fair
Value (4)
% of Net
Assets (5)
Affiliated
Investments: (6)
Advocates for Disabled Vets, LLC (dba Reps for Vets)
Services: Consumer
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (10.00%
+ 4.00% PIK)
3/7/2030
8,895,231
8,748,097
8,650,613
5.62
%
Equity - 3,375,000
Units(21)
3,375,000
3,375,000
2,798,324
1.82
%
12,270,231
12,123,097
11,448,937
7.44
%
FST Holdings Parent,
LLC
High Tech Industries
Equity - 625,548
Class A Units(17)
625,548
10,008,289
12,185,404
7.93
%
625,548
10,008,289
12,185,404
7.93
%
MB Precision Investment Holdings LLC
Aerospace & Defense
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan(SOFR + CSA + 8.00 %,
4.00 %
Floor)(20)(24)(27)
10/1/2028
6,757,183
6,653,243
6,123,697
3.98
%
Senior Secured Delayed Draw Term Loan (SOFR + CSA +
10.00 %,
4.00 %
Floor)(8)(20)(24)(27)
10/1/2028
1,943,662
1,877,425
1,786,126
1.16
%
Senior Secured First Lien Revolver (SOFR + CSA + 8.00 %,
4.00 %
Floor)(8)(12)(20)(24)(27)
10/1/2028
2,193,797
2,170,442
1,988,129
1.29
%
Senior Secured 6th Amendment Term Loan (SOFR +
CSA + 10.00 %,
4.00 %
Floor)(20)(24)
10/1/2028
591,549
573,803
550,880
0.36
%
Equity - Class E Preferred Units(21)(27)
4,525,766
3,594,303
2,692,831
1.75
%
Warrants - 2.28 %
of Outstanding Equity(21)
3,380,282
827,409
-
0.00
%
19,392,239
15,696,625
13,141,663
8.54
%
Subtotal Affiliated
Investments
32,288,018
$
37,828,011
$
36,776,004
23.91
%
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
9
PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Consolidated Schedule of Investments
As of March 31, 2026
(Unaudited)
Company (1)
Industry
Type of Investment
Maturity
Par
Amount/
Shares/Units (2)
Amortized
Cost (3)
Fair
Value (4)
% of Net
Assets (5)
Controlled
Investments: (7)
ECC Capital Corp.
Real Estate
Equity - 84,000,000
Units(13)(21)
84,000,000
$
4,257,002
$
9,660,000
6.28
%
Senior Secured Promissory Note
(SOFR + 5.00 %,
0.00 %
Floor)(24)
12/31/2031
6,997,012
6,997,012
6,997,012
4.55
%
90,997,012
11,254,014
16,657,012
10.83
%
FlexFIN, LLC
Services: Business
Equity Interest
36,796,344
36,796,344
36,796,344
23.92
%
36,796,344
36,796,344
36,796,344
23.92
%
NSG Captive, Inc.
Insurance
Equity - 100,000
Units(9)(21)
100,000
55,729,376
55,355,693
36.00
%
100,000
55,729,376
55,355,693
36.00
%
NVTN LLC
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan D (SOFR + 7.00 %,
2.00 %
Floor)(24)
12/31/2029
9,850,000
9,979,539
9,800,750
6.37
%
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan B (AFR)(26)
12/31/2029
17,552,420
13,916,082
9,741,593
6.33
%
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan C (SOFR + 12.00 %
PIK, 2.00 %
Floor)(10)
12/31/2029
11,506,159
7,570,055
-
0.00
%
Senior Secured Revolving Note (SOFR + 7.00 %,
2.00 %
Floor)(24)
12/31/2029
650,000
650,000
650,000
0.42
%
Equity - 1,000
Class A Units(21)
1,000
21,450,924
-
0.00
%
39,559,579
53,566,600
20,192,343
13.12
%
Subtotal Control Investments
167,452,935
$
157,346,334
$
129,001,392
83.87
%
Total Investments, March 31, 2026
299,986,930
$
323,412,156
$
295,810,691
192.32
%
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
10
PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Consolidated Schedule of Investments
As of March 31, 2026
(Unaudited)
(1)
Substantially all of our investments are domiciled in the United States. Certain investments also have
international operations.
(2)
Par amount is presented for debt investments and the amount includes accumulated payment-in-kind (“PIK”)
interest, as applicable, and is net of repayments, while the number of shares or units owned is presented for equity investments. Par
amount is denominated in U.S. Dollars (“$”) unless otherwise noted.
(3)
Net unrealized depreciation for U.S. federal income tax purposes totaled
$(27,601,465).
The tax cost basis of investments is
$323,412,156 as of March 31, 2026.
The amortized cost represents the
original cost adjusted for the amortization or accretion of premium or discount, as applicable, on debt investments using the effective
interest method.
(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 $153,811,704 as of March 31, 2026.
(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 March 31, 2026 (see Note 8), and fair value includes
the value of any unfunded commitments. The negative cost, if applicable, is the result of the capitalized discount being greater than
the principal amount outstanding on the loan. The negative fair value, if applicable, is the result of the capitalized discount on the
loan.
(9)
NSG Captive, Inc. owns approximately 86.7% of National Security Group Holdings Inc.
(10)
The investment was on non-accrual status as of March 31, 2026.
(11)
The investment is not a qualifying asset as defined under Section 55(a) of the 1940 Act, in whole, or
in part. As of March 31, 2026, non-qualifying assets represented 11.16% of total assets.
(12)
This investment earns 0.50% commitment fee on all unused commitments as of March 31, 2026, and is recorded
as a component of interest income on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(13)
This investment represents a Level 1 security in the ASC 820 table as of March 31, 2026 (see Note 4).
(14)
This investment represents a Level 2 security in the ASC 820 table as of March 31, 2026 (see Note 4).
(15)
The interest rate on this preferred equity is fixed-to-floating and shifted to 3 month SOFR plus a CSA
of 0.262% plus a 4.743% spread on 9/30/2025.
(16)
Not in use.
(17)
The investment is held through PhenixFIN Investment Holdings FST, LLC.
(18)
The interest rate on this preferred equity is fixed-to-floating and will shift to 3 month SOFR plus
a CSA of 0.262% plus a 6.130% spread on 10/15/2026.
(19)
Not in use.
(20)
Credit Spread Adjustment (“CSA”).
(21)
Non-income producing security.
(22)
The investment is valued using NAV as a practical expedient.
(23)
The interest rate on these securities is subject to 1 month SOFR, which as of March 31, 2026
was 3.66%.
(24)
The interest rate on these securities is subject to 3 month SOFR, which as of March 31, 2026 was
3.68%.
(25)
The interest rate on these securities is subject to 6 month SOFR, which as of March 31, 2026 was 3.70%.
(26)
The interest rate on these securities is subject to the quarterly Applicable Federal Rate, (“AFR”),
which as of March 31, 2026 was 3.54%.
(27)
The investment includes an exit fee that is receivable upon repayment of the loan. See Note 2 “Significant
Accounting Policies.”
(28)
The interest rate on this preferred equity is 7.875%.
(29)
For this investment, the 8/1/2025 and 2/1/2026 interest payments are payment-in-kind (“PIK”).
The accompanying notes are an integral part of
these consolidated financial statements.
11
PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Consolidated Schedule of Investments
As of September 30, 2025
Company(1)
Industry
Type of Investment
Maturity
Par Amount/
Shares/Units (2)
Amortized
Cost (3)
Fair
Value (4)
% of Net
Assets (5)
Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliated Investments:
Adamas Trust, Inc.(11)
Real Estate
Equity - 221,469
Class E Preferred Units(13)(24)
$
221,469
$
5,510,240
$
5,565,516
3.45
%
Equity - 17,243
Class F Preferred Units(13)(18)
17,243
375,635
392,278
0.24
%
238,712
5,885,875
5,957,794
3.69
%
Altisource S.A.R.L.(11)
Services: Business
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan B (SOFR
+ CSA + 6.50 %)(14)(20)(24)(27)
4/30/2030
8,040,718
8,460,009
8,322,143
5.18
%
Equity - 547,180
Units(13)(21)
547,180
3,327,909
6,380,119
3.97
%
Warrants(13)(21)
4/2/2029
111,343
647,105
77,940
0.05
%
Warrants(13)(21)
4/30/2032
111,343
622,110
64,579
0.04
%
8,810,584
13,057,133
14,844,781
9.24
%
Boostability Seotowncenter,
Inc.
Services: Business
Equity - 833,152
Common Units(21)
833,152
66,475
-
0.00
%
833,152
66,475
-
0.00
%
CB&L Associates
Holdco I, LLC(11)
Real Estate
First Lien Term Loan (SOFR +
CSA + 2.75 %,
1.00 %
Floor)(14)(20)(23)(29)
11/1/2025
2,879,525
2,419,049
2,753,546
1.71
%
2,879,525
2,419,049
2,753,546
1.71
%
Chimera Investment Corp.(11)
Real Estate
Equity - 151,710
Class C Preferred Units(13)(15)
151,710
3,635,972
3,504,501
2.18
%
Equity - 26,133
Class B Preferred Units(13)(24)
26,133
635,531
629,544
0.39
%
177,843
4,271,503
4,134,045
2.57
%
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
12
PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Consolidated Schedule of Investments
As of September 30, 2025
Company(1)
Industry
Type of Investment
Maturity
Par Amount/
Shares/Units (2)
Amortized
Cost (3)
Fair
Value (4)
% of Net
Assets (5)
Compass
Diversified Holdings(11)
Real Estate
Equity - 22,049
Series C Preferred Units(13)(28)
22,049
381,008
405,702
0.25
%
22,049
381,008
405,702
0.25
%
Copper Property CTL
Pass Through Trust
Real Estate
Equity Certificates(13)
637,795
7,200,434
7,915,036
4.92
%
637,795
7,200,434
7,915,036
4.92
%
Franklin BSP Realty
Trust, Inc.(11)
Real Estate
Equity - 50,000
Common Units(13)
50,000
498,155
543,000
0.34
%
50,000
498,155
543,000
0.34
%
Innovate Corp.(11)
Construction & Building
10.50 %
Senior Secured Notes(14)
2/1/2027
4,558,125
4,022,788
4,033,941
2.51
%
4,558,125
4,022,788
4,033,941
2.51
%
Invesco Mortgage Capital,
Inc.(11)
Real Estate
Equity - 180,000
Common Units(13)
180,000
1,411,789
1,360,800
0.85
%
180,000
1,411,789
1,360,800
0.85
%
NGS-WCS Group Holdings
Construction & Building
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan B (SOFR + 4.75 %,
0.50 %
Floor)(23)
5/31/2030
987,500
983,422
997,375
0.62
%
JFL-NGS-WCS Partners,
LLC
Equity - 10,000,000
Units(21)
10,000,000
10,000,000
13,100,000
8.15
%
10,987,500
10,983,422
14,097,375
8.77
%
Kemmerer Operations,
LLC
Metals & Mining
Senior Secured First Lien Term
Loan (SOFR + 5.00 %)(24)
12/31/2028
8,762,782
8,762,782
8,762,782
5.45
%
8,762,782
8,762,782
8,762,782
5.45
%
The accompanying notes are
an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
13
PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Consolidated Schedule of Investments
As of September 30, 2025
Company(1)
Industry
Type of Investment
Maturity
Par Amount/
Shares/Units (2)
Amortized
Cost (3)
Fair
Value (4)
% of Net
Assets (5)
Lucky Bucks, LLC (dba Arc Gaming
& Technologies LLC)
Consumer Discretionary
Priority Second Out Term Loan (SOFR + CSA
+ 7.50 %,
5.00 %
PIK, 1.00 %
Floor)(20)(25)
10/2/2029
$
2,143,683
$
1,998,121
$
1,993,625
1.24
%
Priority First Out Exit Term Loan (SOFR + CSA + 7.50 %,
1.00 %
Floor)(20)(25)
10/2/2028
1,514,302
1,410,541
1,514,302
0.94
%
LB NewHoldCo, LLC
Equity - 230,739
Membership Units(21)
230,739
449,393
994,485
0.62
%
3,888,724
3,858,055
4,502,412
2.80
%
MFA Financial, Inc.(11)
Real Estate
Equity - 114,695
Class C Preferred Units(13)(24)
114,695
2,800,579
2,737,770
1.70
%
Equity - 70,000
Common Units(13)
70,000
714,994
643,300
0.40
%
184,695
3,515,573
3,381,070
2.10
%
Neptune Bidco US, Inc. (dba Nielsen)
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription
First Lien Term Loan (SOFR + CSA + 5.00 %,
0.50 %
Floor)(14)(20)(24)
4/11/2029
2,967,133
2,786,574
2,822,486
1.76
%
9.29 %
Senior Secured Note(14)
4/15/2029
4,000,000
3,676,250
3,910,000
2.43
%
6,967,133
6,462,824
6,732,486
4.19
%
Onity Group Inc.(11)
Real Estate
Equity - 200,000
Preferred Units(28)
200,000
3,925,000
3,948,000
2.46
%
200,000
3,925,000
3,948,000
2.46
%
PHH Mortgage Corp.
Real Estate
9.875 %
Senior Secured Note(14)
11/1/2029
2,500,000
2,343,050
2,515,625
1.56
%
2,500,000
2,343,050
2,515,625
1.56
%
Power Stop LLC
Automotive
Senior Secured First Lien Term
Loan (SOFR + CSA + 4.75 %,
0.50 %
Floor)(14)(20)(24)
1/26/2029
9,704,216
8,504,727
7,860,415
4.89
%
9,704,216
8,504,727
7,860,415
4.89
%
PREIT Associates
Real Estate
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (SOFR + 7.00 %)(14)(23)
4/1/2029
56,201
55,077
57,606
0.04
%
Senior Secured Revolving Note
(SOFR + 5.50 %)(8)(23)
12/31/2028
73,083
72,230
71,251
0.04
%
129,284
127,307
128,857
0.08
%
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
14
PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Consolidated Schedule of Investments
As of September 30, 2025
Company(1)
Industry
Type of Investment
Maturity
Par Amount/
Shares/Units (2)
Amortized
Cost (3)
Fair
Value (4)
% of Net
Assets (5)
PSB Group, LLC
Services: Consumer
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (SOFR
+ 6.50 %,
1.00 %
Floor)(23)
4/17/2030
5,706,618
5,679,996
5,706,618
3.55
%
Senior Secured First Lien Revolver
(SOFR + 6.50 %,
1.00 %
Floor)(8)(12)(23)
4/17/2030
293,137
293,137
293,137
0.18
%
5,999,755
5,973,133
5,999,755
3.73
%
Redwood Trust Inc.(11)
Real Estate
Equity - 165,000
Common Units(13)
165,000
1,012,942
955,350
0.59
%
165,000
1,012,942
955,350
0.59
%
SS Acquisition, LLC (dba Soccer Shots Franchising)
Services: Consumer
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan (SOFR + 5.75 %,
1.00 %
Floor)(23)
12/20/2029
13,469,643
13,404,028
13,469,643
8.38
%
Senior Secured First Lien Revolver
(SOFR + 5.75 %,
1.00 %
Floor)(8)(12)(23)
12/20/2029
400,000
400,000
400,000
0.25
%
13,869,643
13,804,028
13,869,643
8.63
%
Stancor (dba Industrial
Flow Solutions Holdings, LLC)
Services: Business
Equity - 358,867
Class A Units(21)
358,867
345,491
314,132
0.20
%
358,867
345,491
314,132
0.20
%
Spotter Inc.
High Tech Industries
Equity - Series D-1 Preferred
Stock(21)
414,293
5,999,998
5,999,998
3.73
%
414,293
5,999,998
5,999,998
3.73
%
Staples, Inc.
Services: Consumer
First Lien Term Loan (SOFR +
5.75 %,
0.50 %
Floor)(14)(24)
9/1/2029
3,960,000
3,830,925
3,742,200
2.33
%
3,960,000
3,830,925
3,742,200
2.33
%
Tamarix Capital Partners
II, L.P.(11)
Banking
Fund Investment(8)(21)
N/A
2,194,384
2,227,463
1.39
%
-
2,194,384
2,227,463
1.39
%
Thryv Holdings, Inc.(11)
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription
Senior Secured First Lien Term
Loan (SOFR + 6.75 %,
1.00 %
Floor)(14)(23)
5/1/2029
2,025,000
2,009,375
2,027,531
1.26
%
2,025,000
2,009,375
2,027,531
1.26
%
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Consolidated Schedule of Investments
As of September 30, 2025
Company(1)
Industry
Type of
Investment
Maturity
Par Amount/
Shares/Units (2)
Amortized
Cost (3)
Fair
Value (4)
% of Net
Assets (5)
WHI Global, LLC
Aerospace & Defense
Senior Secured Revolving Note(SOFR + CSA
+ 8.75 %,
3.00 %
Floor)(8)(12)(20)(23)
4/17/2029
884,053
863,075
876,097
0.54
%
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan(SOFR + CSA + 8.75 %,
3.00 %
Floor)(20)(23)
4/17/2029
12,369,840
12,256,814
12,258,511
7.62
%
Equity - 350 Common Shares(21)
350
700,000
483,284
0.30
%
13,254,243
13,819,889
13,617,892
8.46
%
XYZ Roofco, LLC (dba SMC Roofing Solutions LLC)
Services: Consumer
First Out Term Loan (SOFR + 3.50 %,
2.00 %
Floor)(24)
10/16/2028
618,546
623,442
618,546
0.38
%
First Out Delayed Draw Term Loan (SOFR + 3.50 %,
2.00 %
Floor)(24)
10/16/2028
30,950
31,933
31,128
0.02
%
Last Out Term Loan (SOFR + 6.25 %
+ 2.75 %
First Out Skim, 2.00 %
Floor)(24)
10/16/2028
1,863,568
1,859,920
1,858,909
1.16
%
Last Out Delayed Draw Term Loan
(SOFR + 6.25 %
+ 2.75 %
First Out Skim, 2.00 %
Floor)(24)
10/16/2028
140,082
140,082
139,955
0.09
%
2,653,146
2,655,377
2,648,538
1.65
%
Subtotal
Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliated Investments
104,412,066
$
139,342,491
$
145,280,169
90.35
%
The accompanying notes are
an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Consolidated Schedule of Investments
As of September 30, 2025
Company (1)
Industry
Type of Investment
Maturity
Par Amount/
Shares/Units (2)
Amortized
Cost (3)
Fair
Value (4)
% of Net
Assets (5)
Affiliated Investments: (6)
Advocates for Disabled Vets, LLC (dba Reps
for Vets)
Services: Consumer
12 %
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
3/7/2030
8,932,500
8,770,471
8,798,513
5.47
%
Equity - 3,375,000
Units(21)
3,375,000
3,375,000
3,359,511
2.09
%
12,307,500
12,145,471
12,158,024
7.56
%
FST Holdings Parent, LLC
High Tech Industries
Equity - 625,548
Class A Units(17)
625,548
10,008,289
10,960,741
6.82
%
625,548
10,008,289
10,960,741
6.82
%
MB Precision Investment Holdings LLC
Aerospace & Defense
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan(SOFR + CSA + 8.00 %,
4.00 %
Floor)(20)(24)(27)
9/30/2028
6,843,380
6,696,228
6,398,561
3.98
%
Senior Secured Delayed Draw Term Loan(SOFR + CSA +
10.00 %,
4.00 %
Floor)(8)(20)(24)(27)
10/1/2028
505,470
468,621
490,306
0.30
%
Senior Secured First Lien Revolver(SOFR + CSA + 8.00 %,
4.00 %
Floor)(8)(12)(20)(24)(27)
9/30/2028
2,112,671
2,077,048
1,975,347
1.23
%
Equity - Class E Preferred Units(21)(27)
4,106,076
3,167,157
2,725,408
1.70
%
Warrants - 2.28 %
of Outstanding Equity(21)
3,380,282
827,409
673,018
0.42
%
16,947,879
13,236,463
12,262,640
7.63
%
Subtotal
Affiliated Investments
29,880,927
$
35,390,223
$
35,381,405
22.01
%
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Consolidated Schedule of Investments
As of September 30, 2025
Company (1)
Industry
Type
of Investment
Maturity
Par Amount/
Shares/Units (2)
Amortized
Cost (3)
Fair
Value (4)
% of Net
Assets (5)
Controlled Investments:(7)
ECC Capital Corp.
Real Estate
Equity - 84,000,000
Units(13)(21)
84,000,000
$
4,257,002
$
6,636,000
4.13
%
Senior Secured Promissory Note
(SOFR + 5.00 %,
0.00 %
Floor)(24)
12/31/2031
6,997,012
6,997,012
6,997,012
4.35
%
90,997,012
11,254,014
13,633,012
8.48
%
FlexFIN, LLC
Services: Business
Equity Interest
37,180,761
37,180,761
37,180,761
23.13
%
37,180,761
37,180,761
37,180,761
23.13
%
NSG Captive, Inc.
Insurance
Equity - 100,000
Units(9)(21)
100,000
49,255,076
48,469,540
30.15
%
100,000
49,255,076
48,469,540
30.15
%
NVTN LLC
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure
Senior Secured Revolving Note (SOFR + 7.00 %,
2.00 %
Floor)(23)
12/31/2026
8,900,000
9,029,539
8,900,000
5.54
%
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan B (AFR)(26)
12/31/2026
17,552,420
13,916,082
13,427,601
8.35
%
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan C (SOFR + 12.00 %
PIK, 2.00 %
Floor)(10)
12/31/2026
11,506,159
7,570,055
-
0.00
%
Equity - 1,000
Class A Units(21)
1,000
21,450,924
-
0.00
%
37,959,579
51,966,600
22,327,601
13.89
%
Subtotal
Control Investments
166,237,352
$
149,656,451
$
121,610,914
75.65
%
Total Investments,
September 30, 2025
300,530,345
$
324,389,165
$
302,272,488
188.01
%
The accompanying notes are an integral part of
these consolidated financial statements.
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PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Consolidated Schedule of Investments
As of September 30, 2025
(1)
Substantially all of our investments are domiciled in the United States. Certain investments also have
international operations.
(2)
Par amount is presented for debt investments and the amount includes accumulated payment-in-kind (“PIK”)
interest, as applicable, and is net of repayments, while the number of shares or units owned is presented for equity investments. Par
amount is denominated in U.S. Dollars (“$”) unless otherwise noted.
(3)
Net unrealized depreciation for U.S. federal income tax purposes totaled $(22,116,677).
The tax cost basis of investments
is $324,389,165 as of September 30, 2025.
The amortized cost represents the
original cost adjusted for the amortization or accretion of premium or discount, as applicable, on debt investments using the effective
interest method.
(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 $160,774,300 as of September 30, 2025.
(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 September 30, 2025 (see Note 8), and fair value includes
the value of any unfunded commitments. The negative cost, if applicable, is the result of the capitalized discount being greater than
the principal amount outstanding on the loan. The negative fair value, if applicable, is the result of the capitalized discount on the
loan.
(9)
NSG Captive, Inc. owns 80% of National Security Group Holdings Inc.
(10)
The investment was on non-accrual status as of September 30, 2025.
(11)
The investment is not a qualifying asset as defined under Section 55(a) of the 1940 Act, in whole, or
in part. As of September 30, 2025, non-qualifying assets represented 14.70% of total assets.
(12)
This investment earns 0.50% commitment fee on all unused commitments as of September 30, 2025, and is
recorded as a component of interest income on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(13)
This investment represents a Level 1 security in the ASC 820 table as of September 30, 2025 (see Note
4).
(14)
This investment represents a Level 2 security in the ASC 820 table as of September 30, 2025 (see Note
4).
(15)
The interest rate on this preferred equity is fixed-to-floating and shifted to 3 month SOFR plus a CSA
of 0.262% plus a 4.743% spread on 9/30/2025.
(16)
The interest rate on this preferred equity is fixed-to-floating and will shift to 3 month SOFR plus a CSA
of 0.262% plus a 5.29% spread on 9/27/2027.
(17)
The investment is held through PhenixFIN Investment Holdings FST, LLC.
(18)
The interest rate on this preferred equity is fixed-to-floating and will shift to 3 month SOFR plus a CSA
of 0.262% plus a 6.130% spread on 10/15/2026.
(19)
The interest rate on this preferred equity is fixed-to-floating and will shift to a rate equal to the five-year
US Treasury Rate plus a 6.278% spread on 4/15/2028
(20)
Credit Spread Adjustment (“CSA”).
(21)
Non-income producing security.
(22)
The investment is valued using NAV as a practical expedient.
(23)
The interest rate on these securities is subject to 1 month SOFR, which as of September 30, 2025 was
4.13%.
(24)
The interest rate on these securities is subject to 3 month SOFR, which as of September 30, 2025 was
3.98%.
(25)
The interest rate on these securities is subject to 6 month SOFR, which as of September 30, 2025 was
3.85%.
(26)
The interest rate on these securities is subject to the monthly Applicable Federal Rate, which as of September
30, 2025 was 3.93%.
(27)
The investment includes an exit fee that is receivable upon repayment of the loan. See Note 2 “Significant
Accounting Policies.”
(28)
The interest rate on this preferred equity is 7.875%.
(29)
On November 1, 2025, the maturity date of this investment was extended to 11/1/2026
The accompanying notes are an integral part of
these consolidated financial statements.
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PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2026
(Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization
PhenixFIN Corporation (“PhenixFIN,”
the “Company,” “we” and “us”) is an internally-managed 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”). Through December 31, 2020, we were an externally managed company. Since January 1, 2021, we have
operated under our present internalized management structure.
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 (gems) lending business and overseeing an insurance 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.
Since January 4, 2021, the common stock trades
on the NASDAQ Global Market under the trading symbol “PFX.”
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
946 (“ASC 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, PhenixFIN SLF
Funding I LLC, PhenixFIN Investment Holdings, LLC, PhenixFIN Investment Holdings Omnivere, LLC, PhenixFIN Investment Holdings AAR, LLC,
and PhenixFIN Investment Holdings Amvestar, LLC. 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. 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, 2025. 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, 2026.
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.
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PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2026
(Unaudited)
Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Cash, Restricted 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. As of March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025, we had $ 3.1
million and $ 7.3
million in cash and cash equivalents, respectively, none
of which is restricted.
Debt Issuance Costs and Deferred Financing
Costs
Debt issuance costs, incurred in connection with
unsecured notes (see Note 5), are deferred and amortized over the life of the respective instrument. Deferred financing costs related
to the issuance of revolving debt obligations (see Note 5) are deferred and amortized over the life of the respective obligation. Debt
issuance costs related to any unsecured notes are presented net against the outstanding debt balance on the Consolidated Statements of
Assets and Liabilities. Deferred financing costs related to any credit facilities are presented on the Consolidated Statements of Assets
and Liabilities.
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
premium and accretion of discount, is recorded on an accrual basis. Discounts and premiums to par value on investments purchased are accreted
and amortized into interest income over the life of the respective investment. Loan origination fees, exit fees, original issue discount
(“OID”) and market discounts or premiums are capitalized and amortized into interest income using the effective interest
method or straight-line method, as applicable.
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 six months ended March 31, 2026, the Company earned approximately $ 0.5
million and $ 0.7
million in PIK interest, respectively. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2025, the Company earned approximately $ 0.3
million and $ 0.7
million in PIK interest, respectively.
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. Other
income includes fees for providing managerial assistance to our portfolio companies and is recognized as revenue when earned. For the
three and six months ended March 31, 2026, fee income was approximately $ 164.4
thousand and approximately $ 352.2
thousand, respectively (see Note 9). For the three and six months ended March 31, 2025, fee income was approximately $ 29.7
thousand and approximately $ 40.7
thousand, 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 using the specific identification method, without regard to unrealized gains or losses previously
recognized. No realized gains
or losses relating to restructuring transactions occurred during the three and six months ended March 31, 2026. The Company recognized
a realized gain related to restructuring transactions of $ 0.3
million for the three and six months ended March 31, 2025. The Company reports changes in fair value of investments as 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 not collectible. 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 March 31, 2026, a certain investment in one portfolio
company held by the Company was on non-accrual status with a fair value of approximately $ 0.0
million, or 0.0 %
of the fair value of our portfolio, and a cost of $ 7.6
million. At September 30, 2025, a certain investment in one portfolio company held by the Company was on non-accrual status with a combined
fair value of approximately $0.0
million, or 0.0 %
of the fair value of our portfolio, and a cost of $ 7.6
million.
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PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2026
(Unaudited)
Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
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 a market participant 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 our Chief Financial Officer,
the Company’s Valuation Designee, 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.
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 Valuation Designee (the Chief Financial Officer) 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 are 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. 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.
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PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2026
(Unaudited)
Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
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.
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
generally begins with each portfolio investment being initially valued by a Valuation Firm;
●
Available third-party market data
will be reviewed by Company personnel designated by the Valuation Designee (“Fair Value Personnel”) and the Valuation Firm.
●
Available portfolio company data
and general industry data are then reviewed by the Fair Value Personnel.
●
Preliminary valuation conclusions
are then documented by the Valuation Firm and discussed with the Fair Value Personnel.
●
The Valuation Designee then determines
the fair value of each investment in the Company’s portfolio in good faith based on such discussions, the Company’s Valuation
Policy and the Valuation Firms’ final estimated valuations.
●
The Valuation Designee’s report is then presented to
the Board of Directors 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 pandemics, wars, tariffs, or other events 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.
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PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2026
(Unaudited)
Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
The Company considers the applicability and impact
of all accounting standard updates (“ASU”) issued by the FASB. ASUs not listed were assessed by the Company and either determined
to be not applicable or expected to have minimal impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements.
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07,
“Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (“ASU 2023-07”),” which enhances
disclosure requirements about significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker (the “CODM”).
ASU 2023-07, among other things, (i) requires a single segment public entity to provide all of the disclosures as required by Topic 280,
(ii) requires a public entity to disclose the title and position of the CODM and an explanation of how the CODM uses the reported measure(s)
of segment profit or loss in assessing segment performance and deciding how to allocate resources and (iii) provides the ability for a
public entity to elect more than one performance measure. ASU 2023-07 is effective for the fiscal years beginning after September 30,
2024, and interim periods beginning after September 30, 2025 for the Company. Early adoption is permitted and retrospective adoption is
required for all prior periods presented. The Company adopted the guidance during the year ended September 30, 2025 and its adoption did
not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements. See “Note 15 – Segment Reporting” for more
information.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09,
“Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (“ASU 2023-09”),” which intends to improve
the transparency of income tax disclosures. ASU 2023-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024 and is to be adopted
on a prospective basis with the option to apply retrospectively. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this guidance, however,
the Company does not expect a material impact to its Consolidated Financial Statements.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03,
“Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (“ASU 2024-03”)”,
which requires disaggregated disclosure of certain costs and expenses, including purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation,
amortization and depletion for oil and gas companies, within relevant income statement captions. ASU 2024-03 is effective for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2027, as clarified by ASU 2025-01, which was released
by the FASB in January 2025. Early adoption and retrospective application is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact
of this guidance, however, the Company does not expect a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
Other than the aforementioned guidance, the Company’s
management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards, if currently adopted, would have a
material effect on the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements.
Federal Income Taxes
The Company has elected, and intends to continue
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 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 March
31, 2026 and September 30, 2025. On December 13, 2024, the Company identified that it did not distribute at least 90 %
of its investment company taxable income for the tax year ended September 30, 2023. The Company filed Form 8927 on December 16, 2024 notifying
the IRS.
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 March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025, the Company recorded a net deferred tax asset of $ 727,925
and $ 1,234,847
respectively, 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 the Consolidated Statements of Operations. For the three and six months ended March 31,
2026 the Company recorded a change in provision for deferred taxes of $( 166,015 )
and $( 589,444 ),
respectively, on the unrealized (appreciation)/depreciation on investments. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2025 the Company
recorded a change in provision for deferred taxes of $( 329,636 )
and $( 329,636 ),
respectively, on the unrealized (appreciation)/depreciation on investments.
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PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2026
(Unaudited)
Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
As of March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025, the
Company had a deferred tax asset of $ 13.5
million and $ 14.4
million, respectively, consisting primarily of net operating losses and net unrealized losses on the investments held within its Taxable
Subsidiaries. As of March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025, the Company has booked a valuation allowance of $ 12.7
million and $ 13.2
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 March 31, 2026. 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 four fiscal years remain open, subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and applicable
state tax authorities.
Company Investment Risk, Concentration of Credit
Risk, and Liquidity Risk
The Company has broad discretion in making investments.
Its debt or equity investments 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.
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PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2026
(Unaudited)
Note 3. Investments
The composition of our investments as of March
31, 2026 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
$
127,359
39.3
%
$
113,491
38.4
%
Senior Secured Notes
13,576
4.2
13,399
4.5
Fund Investment
2,138
0.7
2,320
0.8
Equity/Warrants
180,339
55.8
166,601
56.3
Total Investments
$
313,412
100.0
%
$
295,811
100.0
%
The composition of our investments as of September
30, 2025 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
$
125,373
38.6
%
$
116,567
38.6
%
Senior Secured Notes
17,039
5.3
17,457
5.8
Fund Investment
2,194
0.7
2,227
0.7
Equity/Warrants
179,783
55.4
166,021
54.9
Total Investments
$
324,389
100.0
%
$
302,272
100.0
%
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 March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025, the total fair value of warrants was $ 896.5
thousand and $ 815.5
thousand, respectively, and were included in investments at fair value on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. During
the three and six months ended March 31, 2026, the Company acquired warrants in one existing portfolio company. During the three and six
months ended March 31, 2025, the Company acquired warrants in one existing portfolio company.
Total change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
related to warrants for the three and six months ended March 31, 2026 was $( 559.5 )
thousand and $( 789.1 )
thousand, respectively, and was recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Operations as net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
on investments. Total change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) related to warrants for the three and six months ended March 31,
2025 was $( 228.7 )
thousand and $( 493.7 )
thousand, respectively, and was recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Operations as net change in 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 March 31, 2026 (dollars in thousands):
Fair Value
Percentage
Insurance
$
55,356
18.7
%
Services: Business
48,874
16.5
Real Estate
38,002
12.8
Services: Consumer
33,785
11.4
Construction & Building
29,832
10.1
Aerospace & Defense
28,398
9.6
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure
20,192
6.8
High Tech Industries
18,840
6.4
Automotive
8,229
2.8
Metals & Mining
6,763
2.3
Consumer Discretionary
3,235
1.1
Banking
2,320
0.8
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription
1,985
0.7
Total
$
295,811
100.0
%
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PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2026
(Unaudited)
Note 3. Investments (continued)
The following table shows the portfolio composition
by industry grouping at fair value at September 30, 2025 (dollars in thousands):
Fair Value
Percentage
Services: Business
$
56,249
18.6
%
Insurance
48,470
16.0
Real Estate
47,632
15.8
Services: Consumer
38,418
12.7
Aerospace & Defense
25,881
8.6
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure
22,328
7.4
Construction & Building
18,131
6.0
High Tech Industries
16,961
5.6
Metals & Mining
8,763
2.9
Automotive
7,860
2.6
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription
4,850
1.6
Consumer Discretionary
4,502
1.5
Banking
2,227
0.7
Total
$
302,272
100.0
%
The Company invests in portfolio companies principally
located in the United States. 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 March 31, 2026 (dollars in thousands):
Fair Value
Percentage
Northeast
$
109,560
37.0
%
Southeast
102,843
34.8
West
36,535
12.4
Midwest
17,555
5.9
Southwest
17,241
5.8
Mid-Atlantic
314
0.1
International
11,763
4.0
Total
$
295,811
100.0
%
The following table shows the portfolio composition
by geographic location at fair value at September 30, 2025 (dollars in thousands):
Fair Value
Percentage
Northeast
$
114,610
37.9
%
Southeast
106,037
35.1
West
31,549
10.4
Midwest
19,272
6.4
Southwest
15,645
5.2
Mid-Atlantic
314
0.1
International
14,845
4.9
Total
$
302,272
100.0
%
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PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2026
(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 six months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 were as follows:
Name
of Investment (1)(2)
Type of Investment
Fair Value at September 30,
2025
Purchases/
(Sales) of or Advances/
(Distributions)
Transfers In/(Out)
of Affiliated
Unrealized
Gain/(Loss)
Realized
Gain/(Loss)
Fair Value at
March 31,
2026
Earned
Income
Fee/Other
Income
Affiliated Investments
Advocates for Disabled
Vets, LLC (dba Reps for Vets)
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
$
8,798,513
$
( 23,545
)
$
-
$
( 125,526
)
$
1,171
$
8,650,613
$
545,661
$
-
Equity
3,359,511
-
-
( 561,187
)
-
2,798,324
-
-
FST Holdings Parent, LLC
Equity
10,960,741
-
-
1,224,663
-
12,185,404
268,540
-
MB Precision Investment Holdings
LLC
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
6,398,561
( 45,310
)
-
( 231,879
)
2,325
6,123,697
485,033
-
Senior Secured Delayed Draw Term Loan
490,306
1,408,804
-
( 112,984
)
-
1,786,126
106,789
-
Senior Secured First Lien Revolver
1,975,347
93,394
-
( 80,612
)
-
1,988,129
187,758
-
Senior Secured 6th Amendment Term Loan
-
573,803
-
( 22,923
)
-
550,880
-
-
Equity
2,725,408
427,146
-
( 459,723
)
-
2,692,831
427,146
-
Warrants
673,018
-
-
( 673,018
)
-
-
-
-
Total
Affiliated Investments
$
35,381,405
$
2,434,292
$
-
$
( 1,043,189
)
$
3,496
$
36,776,004
$
2,020,927
$
-
Name
of Investment (1)(2)
Type
of Investment
Fair
Value at September 30,
2025
Purchases/
(Sales) of or Advances/
(Distributions)
Transfers
In/(Out)
of Controlled
Unrealized
Gain/(Loss)
Realized
Gain/(Loss)
Fair Value at
March 31,
2026
Earned
Income
Fee/Other
Income
Controlled
Investments
ECC
Capital Corp.
Senior
Secured First Lien Term Loan
$
6,997,012
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
6,997,012
$
324,446
$
-
Equity
6,636,000
-
-
3,024,000
-
9,660,000
-
79,831
FlexFIN,
LLC
Equity
Interest
37,180,761
( 384,417
)
-
-
-
36,796,344
1,907,359
-
NSG
Captive, Inc.
Equity
48,469,540
6,474,300
-
411,853
-
55,355,693
-
250,000
NVTN
LLC
Senior
Secured First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan
8,900,000
950,000
-
( 49,250
)
-
9,800,750
518,544
-
Senior
Secured First Lien Term Loan B
13,427,601
-
-
( 3,686,008
)
-
9,741,593
315,797
-
Senior
Secured First Lien Term Loan C
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Senior
Secured Revolving Note
-
650,000
-
-
-
650,000
12,376
-
Total
Controlled Investments
$
121,610,914
$
7,689,883
$
-
$
( 299,405
)
$
-
$
129,001,392
$
3,078,522
$
329,831
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PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2026
(Unaudited)
Note 3. Investments (continued)
Name
of Investment (1)(2)
Type
of Investment
Fair
Value at
September 30,
2024
Purchases/
(Sales) of or Advances/
(Distributions)
Transfers
In/(Out)
of Affiliated
Unrealized
Gain/(Loss)
Realized
Gain/(Loss)
Fair
Value at
March 31,
2025
Earned
Income
Fee/Other
Income
Affiliated Investments
Black Angus Steakhouses,
LLC
Senior Secured First Lien Delayed
Draw Term Loan
$
751,207
$
-
$
-
$
( 302,288
)
$
-
$
448,919
$
-
$
-
Senior Secured First Lien Super Priority DDTL
1,647,776
-
-
( 663,070
)
-
984,706
-
-
FST Holdings
Parent, LLC
Equity
12,351,802
8,289
-
( 16,195
)
-
12,343,896
254,231
-
Total
Affiliated Investments
$
14,750,785
$
8,289
$
-
$
( 981,553
)
$
-
$
13,777,521
$
254,231
$
-
Name
of Investment (1)(2)
Type
of Investment
Fair
Value at
September 30,
2024
Purchases/
(Sales) of or Advances/
(Distributions)
Transfers
In/(Out)
of Controlled
Unrealized
Gain/(Loss)
Realized
Gain/(Loss)
Fair
Value at
March 31,
2025
Earned
Income
Fee/Other
Income
Controlled Investments
ECC
Capital Corp.
Senior Secured
First Lien Term Loan
$
7,422,012
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
7,422,012
$
391,510
$
-
Equity
4,872,000
-
-
159,600
-
5,031,600
-
-
FlexFIN, LLC
Equity Interest
36,683,045
92,290
-
-
-
36,775,335
2,979,966
-
NSG Captive,
Inc.
Equity
101,000
49,145,255
-
( 849,113
)
-
48,397,142
-
-
NVTN LLC
Senior Secured First Lien
Delayed Draw Term Loan
5,500,000
4,300,000
-
-
-
9,800,000
294,649
-
Senior
Secured First Lien Term Loan B
16,353,590
-
-
( 1,118,089
)
-
15,235,501
528,826
-
Total
Controlled Investments
$
70,931,647
$
53,537,545
$
-
$
( 1,807,602
)
$
-
$
122,661,590
$
4,194,951
$
-
(1)
The par amount and additional
detail are shown in the Consolidated Schedules of Investments.
(2)
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 six months ended March 31, 2026 and
2025. Transfers in/(out) of Affiliated Investments and Controlled Investments represent the fair value for the quarter an investment became
or was removed as an Affiliated Investment or a Controlled Investment. Income received from Affiliated Investments and Controlled Investments
is included in total investment income on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2026
and 2025.
Unconsolidated Significant Subsidiaries
We must determine which, if any, of our unconsolidated
controlled portfolio companies is a “significant subsidiary” within the meaning of Regulation S-X. We have evaluated and
determined that, as of March 31, 2026, two portfolio companies, FlexFIN LLC and NVTN LLC, triggered at least one of the significance tests,
and as of March 31, 2025, one portfolio company, FlexFIN LLC, triggered at least one of the significance tests. Below is certain selected
key financial data from FlexFIN LLC’s and NVTN LLC’s income statements for the periods in which our investment exceeded
the threshold for at least one of the tests (dollars in thousands):
Income Statement
For the
Three
Months
Ended
March 31,
2026
For the
Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2026
For the
Three
Months
Ended
March 31,
2025
For the
Six Months Ended
March
31,
2025
Total Income
$
10,285
$
19,643
$
1,997
$
3,592
Total Expenses
10,170
19,680
463
899
Net Income
$
115
$
( 37
)
$
1,534
$
2,693
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CORPORATION
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
As
of March 31, 2026
(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 quoted
prices in markets that are not active or for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly.
●
Level 3 - Valuations based on inputs
that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.
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 March 31, 2026 (dollars in thousands):
Fair Value Hierarchy as of March 31, 2026
Investments:
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans
$
-
$
18,485
$
95,006
$
113,491
Senior Secured Notes
-
6,402
6,997
13,399
Equity/Warrants
27,946
-
138,655
166,601
Total
$
27,946
$
24,887
$
240,658
$
293,491
Investments
measured at net asset value (1)
2,320
Total Investments, at fair value
$
295,811
(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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PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2026
(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, 2025 (dollars in thousands):
Fair Value Hierarchy as of September 30,
2025
Investments:
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans
$
-
$
27,586
$
88,981
$
116,567
Senior Secured Notes
-
10,460
6,997
17,457
Equity/Warrants
37,812
-
128,209
166,021
Total
$
37,812
$
38,046
$
224,187
$
300,045
Investments
measured at net asset value (1)
2,227
Total Investments, at fair value
$
302,272
(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.
The following table provides a reconciliation
of the beginning and ending balances for investments that use Level 3 inputs for the six months ended March 31, 2026 (dollars in thousands):
Senior
Secured
First Lien
Term
Loans
Senior
Secured
Notes
Equities/
Warrants
Total
Balance as of September 30, 2025
$
88,981
$
6,997
$
128,209
$
224,187
Purchases and other adjustments to cost
14,574
-
12,989
27,509
Sales (including repayments or maturities)
( 3,835
)
-
( 2,666
)
( 6,501
)
Net realized gains/(losses) from investments
16
-
( 66
)
( 50
)
Net unrealized gains/(losses)
( 4,730
)
-
189
( 4,487
)
Transfer in/(out)
-
-
-
-
Balance as of March 31, 2026
$
95,006
$
6,997
$
138,655
$
240,658
The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and
ending balances for investments that use Level 3 inputs for the six months ended March 31, 2025 (dollars in thousands):
Senior
Secured
First Lien
Term
Loans
Senior
Secured
Notes
Equities/
Warrants
Total
Balance as of September 30, 2024
$
68,987
$
7,422
$
63,881
$
140,290
Purchases and other adjustments to cost
46,455
-
75,473
121,928
Sales (including repayments or maturities)
( 19,625
)
-
( 11,467
)
( 31,092
)
Net realized gains/(losses) from investments
( 1,388
)
-
-
( 1,388
)
Net unrealized gains/(losses)
1,410
-
( 1,736
)
( 326
)
Transfer in/(out)
-
-
-
-
Balance as of March 31, 2025
$
95,839
$
7,422
$
126,151
$
229,412
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) for the six
months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 included in earnings related to Level 3 investments still held as of March 31, 2026 and 2025 was
approximately $( 4.4 )
million and $( 0.1 )
million, respectively.
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, including any repayments or maturities.
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 six months ended March 31, 2026 and March
31, 2025, no investments were
transferred in or out of Level 3.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2026
(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 March 31, 2026 (dollars in thousands):
Fair Value
Valuation
Methodology
Unobservable
Input
Range
(Weighted Average)
Impact to
Valuation From
An Increase In
Input
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans
$
85,193
Income Approach
Market
Yield
4.5% - 21.0% (11.3%)
Decrease
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans
9,742
Market Approach
EBITDA Multiple
2.8x - 3.8x (3.3x)
Increase
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans
71
Recent Transaction
Purchase
Price
N/A
N/A
Senior Secured Notes
6,997
Cost Approach
Collateral Value
N/A
N/A
Equity/Warrants
85,199
Market Approach
EBITDA Multiple
1.1x - 14.0x (4.5x)
Increase
Equity/Warrants
36,796
Cost Approach
Replacement
Cost
N/A
N/A
Equity/Warrants
6,655
Market Approach
Revenue Multiple
4.0x-5.0x (4.5x)
Increase
Equity/Warrants
9,905
Income Approach
Market
Yield
7.6%-28.8% (16.5%)
Decrease
Equity/Warrants
100
Cost Approach
Collateral
Value
N/A
N/A
Total
$
240,658
The following table presents the quantitative
information about Level 3 fair value measurements of our investments, as of September 30, 2025 (dollars in thousands):
Fair Value
Valuation
Methodology
Unobservable
Input
Range
(Weighted Average)
Impact to
Valuation From
An Increase In
Input
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans
$
74,485
Income
Approach
Market
Yield
3.3% - 14.5%
(10.0%)
Decrease
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans
13,428
Market Approach
EBITDA
Multiple
1.8x - 2.8x (2.3x)
Increase
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans
997
Market Approach
Market
Spread
4.8% - 5.5% (5.1%)
Increase
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans
71
Recent Transaction
Purchase
Price
N/A
N/A
Senior Secured Notes
6,997
Cost Approach
Collateral
Value
N/A
N/A
Equity/Warrants
78,255
Market Approach
EBITDA
Multiple
1.3x - 13.0x (11.0x)
Increase
Equity/Warrants
37,181
Cost Approach
Replacement
Cost
N/A
N/A
Equity/Warrants
3,948
Market Approach
Market
Quote
N/A
N/A
Equity/Warrants
6,000
Market Approach
Revenue
Multiple
2.5x-3.0x (2.8x)
Increase
Equity/Warrants
2,725
Income Approach
Market
Yield
28.3% - 28.8% (28.5%)
Decrease
Equity/Warrants
100
Cost
Approach
Collateral
Value
N/A
N/A
Total
$
224,187
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.
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PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2026
(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 (“SBCAA”) modified the 1940 Act by allowing a BDC to increase the maximum amount of leverage it may incur
from 200 %
to 150 %
of asset coverage, if certain requirements under the 1940 Act are met (“Modified Asset Coverage Requirements”). 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. On May 4, 2026, the
board of directors, including a “required majority” (as such term is defined in Section 57(o) of the 1940 Act) of the board
of directors, approved the application of the Modified Asset Coverage Requirements set forth in the 1940 Act. As a result, the asset coverage
ratio test applicable to the Company will be decreased from 200 %
to 150 %,
effective May 4, 2027.
As of March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025, the
Company’s asset coverage was 204.3 %
and 207.8 %,
respectively, 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.
The Company’s outstanding debt excluding
debt issuance costs as of March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025 were as follows (dollars in thousands):
March 31, 2026
September 30, 2025
Aggregate
Principal
Available (1)
Principal Amount Outstanding
Carrying Value
Fair Value
Aggregate
Principal
Available (1)
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
Carrying Value
Fair Value
2028 Notes
$
57,500
$
57,500
$
56,635
$
54,556
$
57,500
$
57,500
$
56,477
$
55,154
2028 Promissory Note
-
-
-
-
1,661
1,661
1,543
1,594
Revolving Credit Facility
10,008
89,992
89,992
89,992
10,008
89,992
89,992
89,992
Total debt
$
67,508
$
147,492
$
146,627
$
144,548
$
69,169
$
149,153
$
148,012
$
146,740
(1)
For the 2028 Notes and 2028
Promissory Note, this represents the total principal amount and for the Revolving Credit Facility, this represents the undrawn principal
amount.
Credit Facility
On December 15, 2022, the Company entered into
a 3 year
$ 50.0
million revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) with Woodforest National Bank (“Woodforest”). Woodforest
was the administrative agent, sole bookrunner and sole lead arranger. The Credit Facility had an original maturity date of December
15, 2025 .
On January 17, 2023, the Company borrowed $ 23.2
million under the Credit Facility and used these proceeds to redeem $ 22.6
million in aggregate principal amount of the issued and outstanding 2023 Notes, comprising all issued and outstanding 2023 Notes. The
2023 Notes were redeemed at 100 %
of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon from September 30, 2022 through, but excluding January 17, 2023 (the
“Redemption Date”).
On February 21, 2024 (the “First Amendment
Effective Date”), in order to increase the size of the Credit Facility, the parties to the Credit Facility amended the terms of
the Credit Facility, effective as of the First Amendment Effective Date (the “First Amendment”). The First Amendment increased
the principal amount of loan available under the Credit Facility by $ 12.5
million to $ 62.5
million. All other material terms of the Credit Facility remain unchanged.
On August 5, 2024 (the “Second Amendment
Effective Date”), in order to increase the size of the Credit Facility, the parties to the Credit Facility amended the Credit Facility,
effective as of the Second Amendment Effective Date (the “Second Amendment”). The Second Amendment increased the principal
amount of loan available under the Credit Facility by $ 25
million to $ 87.5
million. All other material terms of the Credit Facility remain unchanged.
On April 17, 2025 (the “Third Amendment
Effective Date”), in order to extend the term and increase the size of the Credit Facility, the parties to the Credit Facility
amended the terms of the Credit Facility, effective as of the Third Amendment Effective Date (the “Third Amendment”). The
Third Amendment increased the principal amount of the loan available under the Credit Facility by $ 12.5
million to $ 100.0
million (with potential access to up to an additional $ 50.0
million pursuant to an uncommitted accordion provision) and appointed BankUnited, N.A. to assume all agency and syndication responsibilities
from the prior agent and lenders. Outstanding loans under the terms of the Amendment bear a monthly interest rate ranging from ABR + 1.35 %
to ABR + 1.75 %
for any alternative base rate loans and from Term SOFR + 2.35 %
to Term SOFR + 2.75 %
for any term benchmark loans based on the total debt to tangible net worth ratio. The Amendment also extended the term of the credit facility
to April 17, 2030, five years from the Third Amendment Effective Date. Other material terms remain substantially unchanged.
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PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2026
(Unaudited)
Note 5. Borrowings (continued)
Under the Credit Facility, the Company is required
to comply with various covenants, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar revolving credit facilities, including,
without limitation, covenants related to: (a) limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness and liens, (b) limitations on certain
investments, (c) limitations on certain restricted payments, (d) maintaining a certain minimum stockholders’ equity, (e) maintaining
a ratio of total assets to total indebtedness of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries (subject to certain exceptions) of not
less than 2.0:1.0, (f) limitations on pledging certain unencumbered assets, and (g) limitations on the creation or existence of agreements
that prohibit liens on certain properties of the Company and certain of its subsidiaries. These covenants are subject to important limitations
and exceptions that are described in the documents governing the Credit Facility. Amounts available to borrow under the Credit Facility
(and the incurrence of certain other permitted debt) are also subject to compliance with a borrowing base that applies different advance
rates to different types of assets (based on their value as determined pursuant to the Credit Facility) that are pledged as collateral..
As of March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025, there
was $ 90.0
million and $ 90.0
million outstanding, respectively, under the Credit Facility.
Outstanding loans under the Credit Facility bear
a monthly interest rate at Term SOFR + 2.50 %.
The Company is also subject to a commitment fee of 0.25 %,
which shall accrue on the actual daily amount of the undrawn portion of the revolving credit.
Unsecured Notes
2028 Notes
On November 9, 2021, the Company entered into
an underwriting agreement, by and between the Company and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., as representative of the several underwriters, in
connection with the issuance and sale (the “Offering”) of $ 57,500,000 (including
the underwriters’ option to purchase up to $ 7,500,000 aggregate
principal amount) in aggregate principal amount of its 5.25 %
Notes that mature on November
1, 2028 (the “2028 Notes” or the “Notes”). The Offering occurred on November 15, 2021,
pursuant to the Company’s effective shelf registration statement on Form N-2 previously filed with the SEC. Effective November
16, 2021, the 2028 Notes began trading on the NASDAQ Global Market under the trading symbol “PFXNZ.”
On November 15, 2021, the Company and U.S. Bank
National Association, as trustee, entered into a Fourth Supplemental Indenture to its base Indenture, dated February 7, 2012, between
the Company and the Trustee. The Fourth Supplemental Indenture relates to the Offering of the 2028 Notes.
2028 Promissory Note
On May 2, 2024, the Company issued a 5.25 %
note due November 1, 2028 in the principal amount of $ 1,661,498
to National Security Insurance Company (the “2028 Promissory Note”). The financial terms of the note are substantially the
same as the 2028 Notes.
On December 8, 2025, the Company redeemed in aggregate
its principal amount of the issued and outstanding 2028 Promissory Note, comprising all issued and outstanding 2028 Promissory Notes,
at a price equal to the closing market price of the 2028 Notes on December 5, 2025, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon from
November 1, 2025, through, but excluding, December 8, 2025 in accordance with the terms of the indenture governing the 2028 Promissory
Note. The redemption was completed on December 8, 2025.
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 2028 Notes, which are publicly
traded, is based upon closing market quotes as of the measurement date. As of March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025, the Notes are deemed
to be Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy, as defined in Note 4. As of March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025, the Credit Facility is deemed
to be Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy, as defined in Note 4.
Debt issuance costs related to the 2028 Notes
are reported on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as a direct deduction from the face amount of the 2028 Notes. As
of March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025, debt issuance costs related to the 2028 Notes were as follows (dollars in thousands):
For the six months ended
For the year ended
March 31, 2026
September 30, 2025
2028
Notes
2028
Promissory
Note
Total
2028
Notes
2028
Promissory
Note
Total
Total debt issuance costs at beginning of period
$
1,023
$
118
$
1,141
$
1,357
$
154
$
1,511
Debt issuance costs during the period
-
-
-
-
-
-
Amortized debt issuance costs
159
118
277
334
36
370
Unamortized debt issuance costs
$
864
$
-
$
864
$
1,023
$
118
$
1,141
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PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2026
(Unaudited)
Note 5. Borrowings (continued)
For the three and six months ended March 31, 2026
and 2025, the components of interest expense, amortized debt issuance costs, amortized deferred financing costs, weighted average stated
interest rate and weighted average outstanding debt balance for the 2028 Notes, 2028 Promissory Note and Credit Facility were as follows
(dollars in thousands):
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
For the Six Months Ended March 31,
2026
2025
2026
2025
2028 Notes Interest
$
754
$
763
1,509
1,510
2028 Promissory Note Interest
-
22
16
44
Credit facility interest
1,391
1,493
2,885
2,994
Commitment fees
7
2
13
9
Amortization of deferred financing costs
75
207
152
384
Amortization of debt issuance costs
82
92
166
184
Other
-
-
-
-
Total
$
2,309
$
2,579
$
4,741
$
5,125
Weighted average stated interest rate
5.9
%
6.4
%
6.0
%
6.6
%
Weighted average debt outstanding
$
147,492
$
142,324
$
148,112
$
139,254
Note 6. Agreements
Administration Agreement
SS&C Technologies, Inc. (“SS&C”)
serves as the administrator of the Company and provides the Company with fund accounting and financial reporting services pursuant to
the services agreement with the Company since August 9, 2022. Effective September 12, 2022, Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (“Computershare”)
serves as custodian for the Company pursuant to its Loan Administration and Custodial Agreement with the Company. For the three and six
months ended March 31, 2026 we incurred approximately $ 0.1
million and $ 0.2
million in administrator expenses, respectively. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2025 we incurred approximately $ 0.1
million and $ 0.2
million in administrator expenses, respectively.
As of March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025, $ 0.0
million and $ 0.0
million was included in “administrator expenses payable” in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Long-Term Cash Incentive Plan
On May 9, 2022, the board of directors of the
Company adopted the PhenixFIN 2022 Long-Term Cash Incentive Plan (the “CIP”) pursuant to the recommendation by the Compensation
Committee of the board of directors. The CIP provides for performance-based cash awards to key employees of the Company, as approved by
the Compensation Committee, based on the achievement of pre-established financial goals for the approved performance period. The performance
goals may be expressed as one or a combination of net asset value of the Company, net asset value per share of the Company’s common
stock, changes in the market price of shares of the Company’s common stock, individual performance metrics and/or such other goals
and objectives the Committee considers relevant in connection with accomplishing the purposes of the CIP.
In December 2022, pursuant to the CIP, the Compensation
Committee approved awards for Mr. Lorber and Ms. McMillan for the three-year performance period commencing on October 1, 2022 and ending
on September 30, 2025 (the “2023 LTIP Plan”). Each participant is eligible to receive an amount of cash equal to a percentage
of their target award amount based on the factors described above. The Compensation Committee, in approving the awards, evaluated each
performance goal separately.
In December 2023, pursuant to the CIP, the Compensation
Committee approved awards for Mr. Lorber and Ms. McMillan for the three-year performance period commencing on October 1, 2023 and ending
on September 30, 2026 (the “2024 LTIP Plan”). Each participant is eligible to receive an amount of cash equal to a percentage
of their target award amount based on the factors described above. The Compensation Committee, in approving the awards, evaluated each
performance goal separately.
In December 2024, pursuant to the CIP, the Compensation
Committee approved awards for Mr. Lorber and Ms. McMillan for the three-year performance period commencing on October 1, 2024 and ending
on September 30, 2027 (the “2025 LTIP Plan”). Each participant is eligible to receive an amount of cash equal to a percentage
of their target award amount based on the factors described above. The threshold, target, and maximum performance levels are structured
similar to those of the CIP. The Compensation Committee, in approving the awards, evaluated each performance goal separately.
In December 2025, pursuant to the CIP, the Compensation
Committee approved awards for Mr. Lorber and Ms. McMillan for the three-year performance period commencing on October 1, 2025 and ending
on September 30, 2028 (the “2026 LTIP Plan”). Each participant is eligible to receive an amount of cash equal to a percentage
of their target award amount based on the factors described above. The threshold, target, and maximum performance levels are structured
similar to those of the CIP. The Compensation Committee, in approving the awards, evaluated each performance goal separately.
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PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2026
(Unaudited)
Note 6. Agreements (continued)
The Target Performance Award for each executive officer for the 2023
LTIP Plan, the 2024 LTIP Plan, the 2025 LTIP Plan and the 2026 LTIP Plan is set forth in the table below:
Name and Title
2023 LTIP
Dollar Value
of Target
Award
2024 LTIP
Dollar Value
of Target
Award
2025 LTIP
Dollar Value
of Target
Award
2026 LTIP
Dollar Value
of Target
Award
David Lorber, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
$
890,000
$
890,000
$
1,000,000
$
1,000,000
Ellida McMillan, Chief Financial Officer
380,000
380,000
425,000
425,000
During the three and six months ended March 31,
2026, the Company recorded an expense of $ 66,875
and $ 133,750 ,
respectively, for these awards. During the three and six months ended March 31, 2025, the Company recorded an expense of $ 303,848
and $ 630,168 ,
respectively, for these awards.
Note 7. Related Party Transactions
The Company has entered into contracts with its
affiliated portfolio companies, The National Security Group (and certain of its affiliates) and ECC Capital Corporation, pursuant to which
the Company (and/or certain of its subsidiaries) provide such affiliated portfolio companies certain services, including managing a portion
of their assets. During the three and six months ended March 31, 2026, the Company recognized $ 0.2
million and $ 0.3
million of income, respectively, related to these contracts. During the three and six months ended March 31, 2025, the Company recognized
$ 0.2
million and $ 0.3
million of income, respectively, related to these contracts.
Due from/to Affiliates
Due from affiliates at March 31, 2026 and September
30, 2025 consists of certain legal and general and administrative expenses paid by the Company on behalf of certain of its affiliates.
Due to affiliates at March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025 consists of certain expenses payable by the Company to certain of its affiliates.
Note 8. Commitments
Unfunded commitments
As of March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025, we
had commitments under loan and financing agreements to fund up to $ 3.4
million to six portfolio companies and $ 5.5
million to six portfolio companies, respectively. These commitments are primarily composed of senior secured delayed draw term loans and
revolvers, and the determination of their fair value is included in the Consolidated Schedules 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. The
Company maintains adequate liquidity to fund its unfunded commitments. A summary of the composition of the unfunded commitments as of
March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025 is shown in the table below (dollars in thousands):
March 31,
2026
September 30,
2025
MB Precision Investment Holdings LLC - Senior Secured First Lien Revolver
$
3
$
85
MB Precision Investment Holdings LLC - Senior Secured Delayed Draw Term Loan
85
1,521
PREIT Associates - Revolver
61
61
PSB Group, LLC - Revolver
472
472
SS Acquisition, LLC (dba Soccer Shots Franchising) - Revolver
1,029
1,029
Tamarix Capital Partners II, L.P. - Fund Investment
865
865
WHI Global, LLC - Revolver
916
1,484
Total unfunded commitments
$
3,431
$
5,517
Lease obligations
The Company evaluates its leases to determine
whether they should be classified as operating or finance leases. PhenixFIN identified one operating lease for its office space. The lease
commenced on September 5, 2021. On December 18, 2024, the Company amended the terms of the lease, contingent on certain events, extending
the lease term until August 31, 2035, with a right to terminate on the 36th and 60th month anniversaries of September 5, 2025, as well
as any time on or after the 84th month anniversary of September 5, 2025.
Upon entering into the lease on September 5, 2021,
PhenixFIN recorded a right-of-use asset and a lease liability as of that date.
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PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2026
(Unaudited)
Note 8. Commitments (continued)
As of March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025, the
asset related to the operating lease was $ 2.4
million and $ 2.5
million, respectively, and is included in the Other assets balance on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. As of March 31, 2026 and September
30, 2025, the lease liability was $ 2.5
million and $ 2.4
million, respectively, and is included in the Other liabilities balance on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. As of
March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025, the remaining lease term was approximately ten
years , and the implied borrowing rate was 6.85 %.
The following table shows future minimum payments
under PhenixFIN’s operating lease as of March 31, 2026:
For the Years Ended September 30,
Amount
2026
$
158,288
2027
325,261
2028
335,019
2029
345,070
2030
355,422
Thereafter
1,908,314
3,427,374
Difference between undiscounted and discounted cash flows
( 929,618
)
$
2,497,756
Note 9. Fee Income
Fee income consists of amendment fees, prepayment
penalty and other fees which are non-recurring in nature, as well as administrative agent fees and management fees, which are recurring
in nature. The
following table summarizes the Company’s fee income for the three and six months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 (dollars in thousands):
For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
For the Six Months Ended
March 31,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Prepayment fee
$
-
$
15
$
15
Administrative agent fee
-
-
5
Amendment fee
-
-
-
5
Management fee
15
-
30
Other fees
149
15
$
317
21
Fee income
$
164
$
30
$
352
$
41
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PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2026
(Unaudited)
Note 10. Directors Fees
From May 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024, the Company’s
independent directors received an annual fee of $ 150,000 .
In addition, the lead independent director received an annual retainer of $ 30,000 ;
the chair of the Audit Committee received an annual retainer of $ 25,000 ,
and each of its other members received an annual retainer of $ 12,500 ;
and the chairs of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and of the Compensation Committee each received an annual retainer
of $ 15,000
and each of the other members of these committees received annual retainers of $ 8,000 .
The Company’s independent directors no longer receive fees for each board and committee meeting that they attend.
Effective October 1, 2024, the structure was modified
such that each of the Company’s independent directors receives an annual fee of $ 165,000 .
In addition, the lead independent director receives an annual retainer of $ 30,000 ;
the chair of the Audit Committee receives an annual retainer of $ 19,000
and each of its other members receives an annual retainer of $ 12,500 ;
the chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee receives an annual retainer of $ 12,000
and each of its other members receives an annual retainer of $ 11,000 ;
and the chair of the Compensation Committee receives an annual retainer of $ 15,000
and each of its other members receives an annual retainer of $ 11,000 .
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 six months ended
March 31, 2026, the Company recognized $ 0.2
million and $ 0.4
million for directors’ fees expense, respectively. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2025, the Company recognized $ 0.2
million and $ 0.4
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 March 31,
2026.
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 six months
ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 (amounts in thousands, except shares and per share amounts):
For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
For the Six Months Ended
March 31,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Basic and diluted:
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from
operations
$
1,133
$
( 896
)
$
( 3,637
)
$
1,568
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding - basic and
diluted
1,972,943
2,019,778
1,987,363
2,019,778
Earnings (loss) per share of common stock - basic and diluted
$
0.57
$
( 0.44
)
$
( 1.83
)
$
0.78
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PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2026
(Unaudited)
Note 12. Financial Highlights
The following is a schedule of financial highlights
for the six months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:
For the Six Months Ended
March 31,
2026
2025
Per share data
Net Asset Value per share at Beginning of Period
$
80.24
$
79.37
Results of Operations:
Net
Investment Income/(Loss) (1)
1.45
1.28
Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments
( 0.21
)
0.05
Net Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments
( 2.76
)
( 0.39
)
Net loss on extinguishment of debt
( 0.01
)
-
Deferred tax benefit (expense)
( 0.30
)
( 0.16
)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
( 1.83
)
0.78
Capital Share Transactions
Distributions declared
-
( 1.43
)
Repurchase
of common stock under stock repurchase program (2)
1.15
-
Net Increase (Decrease) Resulting from Capital
Share Transactions
1.15
( 1.43
)
Net Asset Value per share at End of Period
$
79.56
$
78.72
Net Assets at End of Period
$
153,811,704
$
158,987,514
Shares Outstanding at End of Period
1,933,238
2,019,778
Per share market value at end of period
$
39.06
$
54.00
Total
return based on market value (3)
( 17.99
)%
16.45
%
Total
return based on net asset value (4)
( 4.33
)%
0.98
%
Portfolio turnover rate
9.61
%
29.19
%
Ratios:
Ratio of net investment/(loss) income
to average net assets after waivers, discounts and reimbursements (5)
3.68
%
3.27
%
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets
11.49
%
12.16
%
Supplemental Data:
Percentage of non-recurring fee income (6)
2.97
%
0.33
%
Average debt outstanding (7)
$
148,112,398
$
139,253,604
Average debt outstanding per weighted average common share
$
74.53
$
68.95
Asset coverage ratio per unit (8)
$
2,043
$
2,146
Senior Securities Outstanding (9)
2023 Notes
$
-
$
-
2028 Notes
$
57,500,000
$
57,500,000
2028 Promissory Note
$
-
$
1,661,498
Credit Facility
$
89,991,619
$
79,600,000
Average market value per unit:
2028 Notes
$
22.85
$
22.57
(1)
Net investment income/(loss)
excluding management and incentive fee waivers, discounts and reimbursements based on total weighted average common stock outstanding
equals $ 1.45
and $ 1.28
per share for the six months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
(2)
The amount shown at this caption
is the balancing amount derived from the other figures in the schedule. The amount shown at this caption for a share outstanding throughout
the period may not agree with the repurchase of common stock because of the timing of repurchase of the Company’s shares.
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PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2026
(Unaudited)
Note 12. Financial Highlights (continued)
(3)
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.
(4)
Total return is historical
and assumes changes in NAV, reinvestments of all dividends at prices obtained under the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan, and
no sales charges for the period. Calculation is not annualized.
(5)
Ratios are annualized during
interim periods.
(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 March 31, 2026, the Company’s asset coverage was 204.3 %
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)
Total amount of each class
of senior securities outstanding at the end of the period excluding debt issuance costs.
Note 13. Dividends
Any dividends and distributions to common stockholders
are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Any amounts to be paid out as a dividend are 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 declare any distribution payments
during the six months ended March 31, 2026. On February 6, 2025, the Board of Directors declared a special dividend of $ 1.43 per
share. This dividend was paid on February 19, 2025 to stockholders of record as of February 17, 2025. The dividends declared during the
six months ended March 31, 2025 were derived from net investment income, determined on a tax basis.
Note 14. Share Transactions
On February 8, 2023, the Board of Directors approved
the expansion of the amount authorized for repurchase under the Company’s share repurchase program from $ 25
million to $ 35
million. Since announcing this share repurchase program on January 11, 2021, the Company has repurchased an aggregate of 787,425
shares of common stock through March 31, 2026 with a total cost of approximately $ 32.2
million, or 28.9 %
of shares outstanding as of the program’s inception. The total remaining amount authorized under the expanded share repurchase
program is approximately $ 2.8
million.
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PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2026
(Unaudited)
Note 14. Share Transactions (continued)
The following table sets forth the number of shares
of common stock repurchased by the Company at an average price of $ 40.94
per share under its share repurchase program from February 10, 2021 through March 31, 2026:
Month Ended
Shares Repurchased
Repurchase Price
Per Share
Aggregate Consideration for Repurchased Shares
February 2021
13,082
$ 30.25 -
$ 30.96
397,384
March 2021
12,241
$ 30.25 -
$ 34.42
393,938
April 2021
14,390
$ 33.11 -
$ 34.89
491,469
May 2021
25,075
$ 34.56 -
$ 39.93
976,440
August 2021
141,700
$ 41.03 -
$ 42.28
5,944,213
January 2022
7,312
$ 39.07 -
$ 40.88
293,756
February 2022
170,589
$ 39.53 -
$ 41.00
6,908,864
March 2022
132,054
$ 39.24 -
$ 40.57
5,306,885
April 2022
2,942
$ 39.07 -
$ 41.00
117,758
May 2022
3,391
$ 37.70 -
$ 39.78
131,338
June 2022
3,515
$ 37.28 -
$ 39.19
135,063
July 2022
700
$ 36.40 -
$ 37.23
25,864
August 2022
3,081
$ 28.24 -
$ 37.79
112,456
September 2022
91,508
$ 36.80 -
$ 37.50
3,443,845
October 2022
701
$ 35.20 -
$ 36.14
14,434
November 2022
1,103
$ 34.53 -
$ 35.28
38,790
December 2022
1,501
$ 33.26 -
$ 34.84
51,295
January 2023
2,052
$ 32.78 -
$ 34.84
68,665
February 2023
3,131
$ 33.06 -
$ 39.03
115,430
March 2023
2,003
$ 37.02 -
$ 38.89
76,214
April 2023
649
$ 35.79 -
$ 37.03
23,671
May 2023
100
$ 36.53 -
$36.53
3,658
June 2023
2,300
$ 33.63 -
$ 38.76
85,556
August 2023
14,751
$ 36.98
- $ 39.41
575,728
September 2023
125
$ 38.11
- $38.11
4,772
November 2023
475
$ 37.03
- $ 37.78
17,825
December 2023
12,748
$ 37.53
- $ 41.03
520,749
March 2024
40,000
$ 45.03
- $45.03
1,801,205
April 2024
700
$ 43.76
- $43.76
30,637
May 2024
12
$ 44.82
- $44.82
543
June 2025
15,909
$ 50.03
- $50.03
795,932
September 2025
100
$ 47.68
- $47.68
4,773
December 2025
4,135
$ 41.68
- $ 47.38
182,876
January 2026
1,375
$ 43.09
- $ 45.62
60,872
February 2026
60,600
$ 42.41
- $ 47.77
2,893,547
March 2026
1,375
$ 40.04
- $ 44.40
187,893
Total
787,425
$
32,234,338
As of March 31, 2026, there were zero shares that
were not yet transferred into treasury.
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PHENIXFIN CORPORATION
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2026
(Unaudited)
Note 15. Segment Reporting
The Company has determined that it has a single
operating segment in accordance with Topic 280, Segment Reporting (“ASC 280”). The
Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) are the Chief
Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer. While the Company derives income and capital appreciation by providing investments
to companies across various industries, the Company and the CODM evaluate and monitor performance of the business on a consolidated basis.
Further, each investment is evaluated and managed using similar processes and shared operations support functions such as deal origination,
underwriting, and loan servicing as well as the administrative functions of human resources, legal, finance, and information technology.
The CODM uses consolidated net investment income
and net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations when allocating resources and assessing the Company’s performance.
Net investment income is comprised of consolidated total investment income (“segment revenues”) and consolidated total net
operating expenses (“significant segment expenses”). The net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
is comprised of consolidated net investment income, consolidated net realized gains (losses) from investments, and consolidated net change
in unrealized gains (losses) from investments. These performance metrics are considered the key segment measures of profit or loss reviewed
by the CODM. As the Company’s operations comprise a single reporting segment,
the segment assets are reflected on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as Total Assets, investments held
on the Consolidated Schedule of Investments, and the significant segment expenses are listed on the accompanying Consolidated Statements
of Operations.
Note 16. Subsequent Events
The Board of Directors declared a special dividend
effective May 5, 2026 of $ 0.07
per share. This dividend will be paid on May 28, 2026 to stockholders of record as of May 18, 2026.
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 three and six months ended March 31, 2026.
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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 new or increased tariffs
on various goods;
●
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
effect of pandemics and other future market disruptions 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 disruptions 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.
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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” and elsewhere 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 Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”),
including annual reports on Form 10-K, registration statements on Form N-2, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form
8-K.
Global Events and Market Volatility
Periods of market volatility have occurred and
could continue to occur in response to pandemics or other events outside of our control, including terrorist attacks, acts of war, natural
disasters, significant tariffs, public health crises or similar events. These types of events have adversely affected and could continue
to adversely affect operating results for us and for our portfolio companies.
The large-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia
in February 2022 resulted in sanctions and market disruptions, including declines in regional and global stock markets, unusual volatility
in global commodity markets and significant devaluations of Russian currency. The extent and duration of the military action are impossible
to predict but could be significant. Market disruption caused by the Russian military action, and any counter measures or responses thereto
(including international sanctions, a downgrade in a country’s credit rating, purchasing and financing restrictions, boycotts,
tariffs, changes in consumer or purchaser preferences, cyberattacks and espionage) could continue to have severe adverse impacts on regional
and/or global securities and commodities markets, including markets for oil and natural gas. These impacts may include reduced market
liquidity, distress in credit markets, further disruption of global supply chains, increased risk of inflation, and limited access to
investments in certain international markets and/or issuers.
Separately, ongoing instability and conflict in
the Middle East, including tensions involving Iran, present additional risks to global markets. Heightened geopolitical tensions in the
region may lead to disruptions in critical energy infrastructure and shipping routes, including key chokepoints such as the Strait of
Hormuz, through which a significant portion of global oil supply transits. Any escalation involving Iran—whether through direct
military confrontation, proxy conflicts, or expanded sanctions—could materially affect global oil production, transportation, and
pricing, contributing to increased volatility in energy markets and broader financial markets. In addition, terrorist activities or regional
conflicts may further exacerbate uncertainty, potentially resulting in supply chain interruptions, increased defense and security costs,
and shifts in investor sentiment and capital flows. These developments could have cascading effects across global economies and financial
systems, amplifying existing market disruptions and contributing to sustained periods of volatility and risk aversion.
The extent and duration of these military actions,
conflicts and resulting market disruptions are impossible to predict, but have been and could continue to be substantial, and any such
market disruptions could affect our portfolio companies’ operations. As a result, our portfolio investments could decline in value
or our valuation of them could become uncertain.
We have evaluated subsequent events from March
31, 2026, 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 March 31, 2026, the analysis contained herein may not fully account for market event impacts. As of March 31, 2026,
the Company valued its portfolio investments in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“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 market events may have caused during the months following our most recent valuation (as of March 31, 2026), any valuations conducted
now or in the future in conformity with U.S. GAAP could result in a lower fair value of our portfolio.
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Interest Rate Environment
In 2023, the Federal Reserve raised short-term
interest rates. Additional interest rate increases may come. Changing interest rates may have unpredictable effects on markets, may result
in heightened market volatility and may detract from our performance to the extent we are exposed to such interest rates and/or volatility.
In periods of rising interest rates, such as the current interest rate environment, to the extent we borrow money subject to a floating
interest rate, our cost of funds would increase, which could reduce our net investment income. Further, rising interest rates could also
adversely affect our performance if such increases cause our borrowing costs to rise at a rate in excess of the rate that our investments
yield. Further, rising interest rates could also adversely affect our performance if we hold investments with floating interest rates,
subject to specified minimum interest rates (such as a SOFR floor), while at the same time engaging in borrowings subject to floating
interest rates not subject to such minimums. In such a scenario, rising interest rates may increase our interest expense, even though
our interest income from investments is not increasing in a corresponding manner as a result of such minimum interest rates.
If general interest rates rise, there is a risk
that the portfolio companies in which we hold floating rate securities will be unable to pay escalating interest amounts, which could
result in a default under their loan documents with us. Rising interest rates could also cause portfolio companies to shift cash from
other productive uses to the payment of interest, which may have a material adverse effect on their business and operations and could,
over time, lead to increased defaults. In addition, rising interest rates may increase pressure on us to provide fixed rate loans to our
portfolio companies, which could adversely affect our net investment income, as increases in our cost of borrowed funds would not be accompanied
by increased interest income from such fixed-rate investments.
A change in the general level of interest rates
can be expected to lead to a change in the interest rates we receive on many of our debt investments.
Overview
We are an internally-managed 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. Since January 1, 2021, we have operated under our present 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, such as operating and managing
an asset-based lending business and an insurance 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.
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.
Revenues
We generate revenue in the form of interest income
on the debt that we hold and dividends and capital gains, if any, on our equity investments 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 generally
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 recognized as earned.
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Expenses
Under our internally managed structure, we bear all costs and expenses
of our operations and transactions, including those relating to:
●
our organization and continued corporate
existence;
●
calculating our net asset value
(“NAV”) (including the cost and expenses of any independent valuation firms);
●
expenses, including travel expense,
incurred by our professionals or payable to third parties performing due diligence on prospective portfolio companies, monitoring our
investments and, if necessary, enforcing our rights;
●
interest payable on debt, incurred
to finance our investments;
●
the costs of all offerings of common
shares and other securities;
●
operating costs associated with
employing investment professionals and other staff;
●
distributions on our shares;
●
administration fees payable under
our administration agreement;
●
custodial fees related to our assets
●
amounts payable to third parties
relating to, or associated with, making investments;
●
transfer agent and custodial fees;
●
all registration and listing fees;
●
U.S. federal, state and local taxes;
●
independent directors’ 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;
●
the operating lease of our office
space;
●
indemnification payments; and
●
direct costs and expenses of administration,
including audit and legal costs.
Long-Term Cash Incentive Plan
On May 9, 2022, the board of directors of the
Company adopted the PhenixFIN 2022 Long-Term Cash Incentive Plan (the “CIP”) pursuant to the recommendation by the Compensation
Committee of the board of directors. The CIP provides for performance-based cash awards to key employees of the Company, as approved by
the Compensation Committee, based on the achievement of pre-established financial goals for the approved performance period. The performance
goals may be expressed as one or a combination of net asset value of the Company, net asset value per share of the Company’s common
stock, changes in the market price of shares of the Company’s common stock, individual performance metrics and/or such other goals
and objectives the Committee considers relevant in connection with accomplishing the purposes of the CIP.
In December 2022, pursuant to the CIP, the Compensation
Committee, approved awards for Mr. Lorber and Ms. McMillan for the three-year performance period commencing on October 1, 2022 and ending
on September 30, 2025 (the “2023 LTIP Plan”). Each participant is eligible to receive an amount of cash equal to a percentage
of the target award amount based on the factors described above. The Compensation Committee, in approving the awards, evaluated each performance
goal separately.
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In December 2023, pursuant to the CIP, the Compensation
Committee approved awards for Mr. Lorber and Ms. McMillan for the three-year performance period commencing on October 1, 2023 and ending
on September 30, 2026 (the “2024 LTIP Plan”). Each participant is eligible to receive an amount of cash equal to a percentage
of their target award amount based on the factors described above. The Compensation Committee, in approving the awards, evaluated each
performance goal separately.
In December 2024, pursuant to the CIP, the Compensation
Committee approved awards for Mr. Lorber and Ms. McMillan for the three-year performance period commencing on October 1, 2024 and ending
on September 30, 2027 (the “2025 LTIP Plan”). Each participant is eligible to receive an amount of cash equal to a percentage
of their target award amount based on the factors described above. The threshold, target, and maximum performance levels are structured
similar to those of the CIP. The Compensation Committee, in approving the awards, evaluated each performance goal separately.
In December 2025, pursuant to the CIP, the Compensation
Committee approved awards for Mr. Lorber and Ms. McMillan for the three-year performance period commencing on October 1, 2025 and ending
on September 30, 2028 (the “2026 LTIP Plan”). Each participant is eligible to receive an amount of cash equal to a percentage
of their target award amount based on the factors described above. The threshold, target, and maximum performance levels are structured
similar to those of the CIP. The Compensation Committee, in approving the awards, evaluated each performance goal separately.
The Target Performance Award for each executive
officer for the 2023 LTIP Plan, the 2024 LTIP Plan, the 2025 LTIP Plan, and the 2026 LTIP Plan is set forth in the table below:
Name and Title
2023 LTIP
Dollar Value
of Target
Award
2024 LTIP
Dollar Value
of Target
Award
2025 LTIP
Dollar Value
of Target
Award
2026 LTIP
Dollar Value
of Target
Award
David Lorber, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
$
890,000
$
890,000
$
1,000,000
$
1,000,000
Ellida McMillan, Chief Financial Officer
380,000
380,000
425,000
425,000
During the three and six months ended March 31,
2026, the Company recorded an expense of $66,875 and $133,750, respectively, for these awards. During the three and six months ended March
31, 2025, the Company recorded an expense of $303,848 and $630,168, respectively, for these awards.
Portfolio and Investment Activity
As of March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025, our
portfolio had a fair market value of approximately $295.8 million and $302.3 million, respectively.
During the six months ended March 31, 2026, we
received proceeds from sale and settlements of investments of $30.4 million, including principal proceeds, net realized gains on investments
of $0.4 million and invested $28.6 million.
During the six months ended March 31, 2025, we
received proceeds from sale and settlements of investments of $74.0 million, including principal proceeds, net realized gains on investments
of $0.1 million and invested $132.9 million.
The following table summarizes the amortized cost
and the fair value of our average portfolio company (dollars in thousands):
March 31, 2026
September 30, 2025
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value
Average portfolio company
$
10,107
$
9,244
$
9,011
$
8,396
Largest portfolio company by amortized cost and fair value, respectively
55,729
55,356
51,967
48,470
The following table summarizes the amortized cost
and the fair value of investments as of March 31, 2026 (dollars in thousands):
Amortized
Cost
Percentage
Fair
Value
Percentage
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans
$
127,359
39.3
%
$
113,491
38.4
Senior Secured Notes
13,576
4.2
13,399
4.5
Fund Investment
2,138
0.7
2,320
0.8
Equity/Warrants
180,339
55.8
166,601
56.3
Total Investments
$
323,412
100.0
%
$
295,811
100.0
%
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The following table summarizes the amortized cost
and the fair value of investments as of September 30, 2025 (dollars in thousands):
Amortized
Cost
Percentage
Fair
Value
Percentage
Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans
$
125,373
38.6
%
$
116,567
38.6
%
Senior Secured Notes
17,039
5.3
17,457
5.8
Fund Investment
2,194
0.7
2,227
0.7
Equity/Warrants
179,783
55.4
166,021
54.9
Total Investments
$
324,389
100.0
%
$
302,272
100.0
%
As of March 31, 2026, our income-bearing investment
portfolio based upon cost represented 61.1% of our total portfolio of which 63.6% bore interest based on floating rates, such as SOFR,
10.3% bore interest at fixed rates, and 26.1% are income-producing equity investments. As of September 30, 2025, our income-bearing investment
portfolio based upon cost represented 64.8% of our total portfolio of which 58.8% bore interest based on floating rates, such as SOFR,
14.9% bore interest at fixed rates, and 26.3% are income-producing equity investments. As of March 31, 2026, the Company had a weighted
average yield of 13.1% on debt and other income producing investments. As of September 30, 2025, the Company had a weighted average yield
of 12.8% on debt and other income producing investments. The weighted average yield of our total portfolio does not represent the total
return to our stockholders.
We rate the risk profile of each of our investments
based on the following categories:
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 investments 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 following table shows the distribution of
our investments on the 1 to 5 investment performance rating scale at fair value as of March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025 (dollars in
thousands):
March 31, 2026
September 30, 2025
Fair Value
Percentage
Fair Value
Percentage
1
$
-
0.0
%
$
-
0.0
%
2
269,693
91.2
%
276,582
91.5
%
3
26,118
8.8
%
25,690
8.5
%
4
-
0.0
%
-
0.0
%
5
-
0.0
%
-
0.0
%
Total
$
295,811
100.0
%
$
302,272
100.0
%
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Results of Operations
Operating results for three and six months ended
March 31, 2026 and 2025 are as follows (dollars in thousands):
For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
For the Six Months Ended
March 31,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Total investment income
$
5,198
$
6,019
$
11,859
$
12,236
Less: Net expenses
4,451
5,053
8,985
9,644
Net investment income/(loss)
747
966
2,874
2,592
Net realized gains (losses) on investments
(1,119
)
(1,065
)
(425
)
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Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments
1,671
(467
)
(5,485
)
(798
)
Deferred tax benefit (expense)
(166
)
(330
)
(589
)
(330
)
Loss on extinguishment of debt (See Note 5)
-
-
(12
)
-
Net increase (decrease) in net
assets resulting from operations
$
1,133
$
(896
)
$
(3,637
)
$
1,568
Investment Income
For the three months ended March 31, 2026, investment
income totaled $5.2 million, of which $4.1 million was attributable to portfolio interest, approximately $0.9 million was attributable
to dividend income, $0.2 million was attributable to fee and other income, and $0.0 million was attributable to interest on cash and cash
equivalents. For the six months ended March 31, 2026, investment income totaled $11.9 million, of which $8.0 million was attributable
to portfolio interest, approximately $3.4 million was attributable to dividend income, $0.4 million was attributable to fee and other
income, and $0.1 million was attributable to interest on cash and cash equivalents. Dividend income was received from nine investments
during the six months ended March 31, 2026.
For the three months ended March 31, 2025, investment
income totaled $6.0 million, of which $3.9 million was attributable to portfolio interest, approximately $2.1 million was attributable
to dividend income, $0.0 million was attributable to fee and other income, and $0.0 million was attributable to interest on cash and cash
equivalents. For the six months ended March 31, 2025, investment income totaled $12.2 million, of which $7.8 million was attributable
to portfolio interest, approximately $4.2 million was attributable to dividend income, $0.1 million was attributable to fee and other
income, and $0.1 million was attributable to interest on cash and cash equivalents. Dividend income was received from eight investments
during the six months ended March 31, 2025.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses for the three and six months
ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 are as follows (dollars in thousands):
For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
For the Six Months Ended
March 31,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Interest and financing expenses
$
2,310
$
2,579
$
4,742
$
5,125
Salaries and benefits
1,017
1,185
1,986
2,214
Professional fees, net
410
578
800
996
General and administrative
362
308
723
529
Directors fees
169
204
373
408
Administrator expenses
109
113
211
197
Insurance expenses
74
86
150
175
Total Expenses
$
4,451
$
5,053
$
8,985
$
9,644
For the three months ended March 31, 2026, total
operating expenses decreased by $(0.6) million, or (11.9)% compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025. For the six months ended
March 31, 2026, total operating expenses decreased by $(0.7) million, or (6.8)% compared to the six months ended March 31, 2025.
Interest and Financing Expenses
Interest and financing expenses for the three
months ended March 31, 2026 decreased by $(0.3) million, or (10.4)% compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025. The decrease in
interest and financing expenses for the three and six months ended March 31, 2026 was primarily due to borrowing at lower floating interest
rates on the Credit Facility.
Professional Fees and General and Administrative
Expenses
Professional fees and general and administrative
expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2026 increased by $(0.1) million, or (12.9)% compared to the three months ended March 31,
2025.
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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 March 31, 2026,
we recognized $1.1 million of realized losses on our portfolio investments. The realized losses for the three months ended March 31, 2026
were primarily due to realized losses on sales of Copper Property CTL Pass Through Trust for $0.6 million and Chimera Investment Corp
for $0.4 million.
During the six months ended March 31, 2026, we
recognized $0.4 million of realized losses on our portfolio investments. The realized losses for the six months ended March 31, 2026 were
primarily due to realized losses on sales of Copper Property CTL Pass Through Trust for $0.6 million and Chimera Investment Corp for $0.4
million, offset by realized gains on sales of Neptune Bidco US Inc. for $0.4 million and CB&L Associates Holdco I, LLC for $0.3 million.
During the three months ended March 31, 2025,
we recognized $1.1 million of realized losses on our portfolio investments. During the six months ended March 31, 2025, we recognized
$0.1 of realized gain on our portfolio investments. The realized losses for the three months ended March 31, 2025 were due to the realized
loss of $1.9 million on Point.360, offset by realized gains on Altisource S.A.R.L., CB&L Associates Holdco I, LLC, and All Around
Roustabout, LLC of $0.7 million. The realized gains for six months ended were primarily due to a realized gain on PHH Mortgage Corp. for
$0.8 million, a realized gain on Chimera Investment Corp for $0.3 million, and realized gains on Altisource S.A.R.L., CB&L Associates
Holdco I, LLC, and All Around Roustabout, LLC of $0.7 million, offset by a realized loss of $1.9 million on Point.360.
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 March 31, 2026, we
had $1.7 million of net unrealized appreciation on investments. The net unrealized appreciation resulted primarily from unrealized gains
on FST Holdings Parent for $1.2 million, NVTN LLC for $1.2 million, and WHI Global LLC for $1.0 million, offset by unrealized losses on
MB Precision Holdings LLC for $1.4 million.
For the six months ended March 31, 2026, we had
$(5.5) million of net unrealized depreciation on investments. The net unrealized depreciation resulted primarily from unrealized losses
on NVTN LLC for $3.7 million, Altisource S.A.R.L. for $3.4 million, and MB Precision Holdings LLC for $1.5 million, offset by unrealized
gains on ECC Capital Corp for $3.0 million.
For the three months ended March 31, 2025, we
had $(0.5) million of net unrealized depreciation on investments. The net unrealized depreciation resulted from unrealized depreciation
on JFL-NGS-WCS Partners, LLC for $0.9 million, NVTN LLC for $0.9 million, ECC Capital Corp. for $0.4 million, and Staples, Inc. for $0.3
million, offset by the reversal of the unrealized loss on Point.360 for $2.1 million.
For the six months ended March 31, 2025, we
had $(0.8) million of net unrealized depreciation on investments. The net unrealized depreciation resulted from unrealized depreciation
on NVTN LLC of $1.1 million, Black Angus Steakhouses, LLC for $1.0 million, and NSG Captive Inc. for $0.8 million, offset by the reversal
of the unrealized loss on Point.360 for $2.1 million.
Provision for Deferred Taxes
Certain consolidated subsidiaries
of ours are subject to U.S. federal and state income taxes. These taxable subsidiaries are not consolidated with the Company for income
tax purposes, but are consolidated for GAAP purposes, and may generate income tax liabilities or assets from temporary differences in
the recognition of items for financial reporting and income tax purposes at the subsidiaries. For the three and six months ended March
31, 2026 the Company recorded a change in provision for deferred taxes of $(166,015) and $(589,444), respectively.
Changes in Net Assets from Operations
For the three months ended March 31, 2026, we
recorded a net increase in net assets resulting from operations of $1.1 million compared to a net decrease in net assets resulting from
operations of $(0.9) million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Based on 1,972,943 and 2,019,778 weighted average common shares
outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, our per share net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations was $0.57 for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and $(0.44) for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
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Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital
Resources
As a RIC, we distribute substantially all of our
taxable 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 historically
have been generated primarily from the net proceeds of public offerings of common stock, advances from the 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 March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025, we
had $3.1 million and $7.3 million, respectively, 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, for each taxable year
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.
On January 11, 2021, the Company announced that
its board of directors approved a share repurchase program. On February 9, 2022, the Board of Directors approved the expansion of the
amount authorized for repurchase under the Company’s share repurchase program from $15 million to $25 million. On February 8, 2023,
the Board of Directors approved the further expansion of the amount authorized for repurchase under the Company’s share repurchase
program from $25 million to $35 million. Under the share repurchase program, the Company repurchased an aggregate of 787,425 shares of
common stock through March 31, 2026, or 28.9% of shares outstanding as of the program’s inception, with a total cost of $32.2 million.
The total remaining amount authorized under the expanded share repurchase program at March 31, 2026 was approximately $2.8 million.
Credit Facility
On December 15, 2022, the Company and its wholly-owned
subsidiaries executed a three-year, $50 million revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) with WoodForest Bank,
N.A. (“WoodForest”), Valley National Bank, and Axiom Bank, (collectively, the “Lenders”). WoodForest was the
administrative agent, sole bookrunner and sole lead arranger. The Credit Facility had an original maturity date of December 15, 2025.
Outstanding loans under the Credit Facility bear
interest at a monthly rate of Term SOFR + 2.90%. The Company is also subject to a commitment fee of 0.25%, which shall accrue on the actual
daily amount of the undrawn portion of the revolving credit. The Credit Facility contains customary representations and warranties and
affirmative and negative covenants. The Credit Facility contains customary events of default for credit facilities of this type, including
(without limitation): nonpayment of principal, interest, fees or other amounts after a stated grace period; inaccuracy of material representations
and warranties; change of control; violations of covenants, subject in certain cases to stated cure periods; and certain bankruptcies
and liquidations. If an event of default occurs and is continuing, the Company may be required to repay all amounts outstanding under
the Credit Facility.
On February 21, 2024 (the “First Amendment
Effective Date”), in order to increase the size of the Credit Facility, the parties to the Credit Facility amended the terms of
the Credit Facility, effective as of the First Amendment Effective Date (the “First Amendment”). The First Amendment increased
the principal amount of the loan available under the Credit Facility by $12.5 million to $62.5 million. All other material terms of the
Credit Facility remain unchanged.
On August 5, 2024 (the “Second Amendment
Effective Date”), in order to increase the size of the Credit Facility, the parties to the Credit Facility amended the Credit Facility,
effective as of the Second Amendment Effective Date (the “Second Amendment”). The Second Amendment increased the principal
amount of the loan available under the Credit Facility by $25 million to $87.5 million. All other material terms of the Credit Facility
remain unchanged.
On April 17, 2025 (the “Third Amendment
Effective Date”), in order to extend the term and increase the size of the Credit Facility, the parties to the Credit Facility
amended the terms of the Credit Facility, effective as of the Third Amendment Effective Date (the “Third Amendment”). The
Third Amendment increased the principal amount of the loan available under the Credit Facility by $12.5 million to $100.0 million (with
potential access to up to an additional $50,000,000 pursuant to an uncommitted accordion provision) and appointed BankUnited, N.A. to
assume all agency and syndication responsibilities from the prior agent and lenders. Outstanding loans under the terms of the Amendment
bear a monthly interest rate ranging from ABR + 1.35% to ABR + 1.75% for any alternative base rate loans and from Term SOFR + 2.35% to
Term SOFR + 2.75% for any term benchmark loans based on the total debt to tangible net worth ratio. The Amendment also extended the term
of the credit facility to April 17, 2030, five years from the Effective Date. Other material terms remain substantially unchanged. As
of March 31, 2026, there was $90.0 million of outstanding borrowings by the Company under the Credit Facility. As of March 31, 2026, the
Company was in compliance in all respects with the terms of the Credit Facility
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Unsecured
Notes
2028
Notes
On
November 9, 2021, the Company entered into an underwriting agreement, by and between the Company and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., as representative
of the several underwriters named in Exhibit A thereto, in connection with the issuance and sale (the “Offering”) of $57,500,000
(including the underwriters’ option to purchase up to $7,500,000 aggregate principal amount) in aggregate principal amount of its
5.25% Notes due 2028 (the “2028 Notes”). The Offering occurred on November 15, 2021, pursuant to the Company’s effective
shelf registration statement on Form N-2 previously filed with the SEC, as supplemented by a preliminary prospectus supplement dated November
8, 2021, the pricing term sheet dated November 9, 2021 and a final prospectus supplement dated November 9, 2021. Effective November 16,
2021, the 2028 Notes began trading on the NASDAQ Global Market under the trading symbol “PFXNZ.”
On
November 15, 2021, the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee entered into a Fourth Supplemental Indenture to its base
Indenture, dated February 7, 2012, between the Company and the Trustee. The Fourth Supplemental Indenture relates to the Offering of the
2028 Notes.
2028
Promissory Note
On
May 2, 2024, the Company issued a 5.25% note due November 1, 2028 in the principal amount of $1,661,498 to National Security Insurance
Company (the “2028 Promissory Note”). The financial terms of the note are substantially the same as the 2028 Notes.
On
December 8, 2025, the Company redeemed in aggregate its principal amount of the issued and outstanding 2028 Promissory Note, comprising
all issued and outstanding 2028 Promissory Notes, at a price equal to the closing market price of the 2028 Notes on December 5, 2025,
plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon from November 1, 2025, through, but excluding, December 8, 2025 in accordance with the terms
of the indenture governing the 2028 Promissory Note. The redemption was completed on December 8, 2025.
Contractual
Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As
of March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025, we had commitments under loan and financing agreements to fund up to $3.4 million to six portfolio
companies and $5.5 million to six 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 March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025 is shown in the table below (dollars
in thousands):
March
31,
2026
September
30,
2025
MB Precision Investment Holdings LLC - Senior
Secured First Lien Revolver
$
3
$
85
MB Precision Investment Holdings LLC - Senior Secured
Delayed Draw Term Loan
85
1,521
PREIT Associates - Revolver
61
61
PSB Group, LLC - Revolver
472
472
SS Acquisition, LLC (dba Soccer Shots Franchising) -
Revolver
1,029
1,029
Tamarix Capital Partners II, L.P. - Fund Investment
865
865
WHI Global, LLC - Revolver
916
1,484
Total unfunded
commitments
$
3,431
$
5,517
The
following table shows our payment obligations by calendar year for repayment of debt and other contractual obligations at March 31, 2026
(dollars in thousands):
Payments
Due by Period
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
Thereafter
Total
Revolving Credit Facility
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
(89,991,619
)
$
-
$
(89,991,619
)
2028 Notes
-
-
(57,500,000
)
-
-
-
(57,500,000
)
Operating Lease
Obligation (1)
(239,400
)
(327,695
)
(337,525
)
(347,651
)
(358,081
)
(1,817,021
)
(3,427,373
)
Total contractual
obligations
$
(239,400
)
$
(327,695
)
$
(57,837,525
)
$
(347,651
)
$
(90,349,700
)
$
(1,817,021
)
$
(150,918,992
)
(1)
Operating Lease Obligation means a rent payment obligation
under a lease classified as an operating lease and disclosed pursuant to ASC 842, as may be modified or supplemented. On December 18,
2024, the Company amended the terms of the lease, contingent on certain events, extending the lease term until August 31, 2035, with a
right to terminate on the 36th and 60th month anniversaries of September 5, 2025, as well as any time on or after the 84th month anniversary
of September 5, 2025.
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Distributions
We
have elected, and intend to continue 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 or 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.
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.
The
Company did not declare any distribution payments during the six months ended March 31, 2026. On February 6, 2025, the Board of Directors
declared a special dividend of $1.43 per share. This dividend was paid on February 19, 2025 to stockholders of record as of February
17, 2025.
Related
Party Transactions
We
have adopted a formal business code of conduct and ethics that governs the conduct of our CEO, CFO, chief accounting officer (which role
is currently fulfilled by our CFO) and controller (Covered Officers). Our officers and directors also remain subject to the duties imposed
by both the 1940 Act and the Delaware General Corporation Law. Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics requires that all Covered Officers
promote honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between an individual’s
personal and professional relationships. Pursuant to our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, each Covered Officer must disclose to the
Company’s CCO any conflicts of interest, or actions or relationships that might give rise to a conflict. Any approvals or waivers
under our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics must be considered by the disinterested directors.
The
Company has entered into contracts with its affiliated portfolio companies, The National Security Group (and certain of its affiliates)
and ECC Capital Corporation, pursuant to which the Company (and/or certain of its subsidiaries) provide such affiliated portfolio companies
certain services, including managing a portion of their assets. During the three and six months ended March 31, 2026, the Company recognized
$0.2 million and $0.3 million of income, respectively, related to these contracts. During the three and six months ended March 31, 2025,
the Company recognized $0.2 million and $0.3 million of income, respectively, related to these contracts.
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Pledge
and Security Agreement
In
connection with the Credit Facility discussed in Note 5, the Company has entered into a Pledge and Security Agreement with the Lenders
pursuant to which the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries have pledged all their assets, including the cash and securities held
in the Company’s custodial account with Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as collateral for any borrowings made by the Company
pursuant to the Credit Agreement. The Lenders have the typical rights and remedies of a secured lender under the Uniform Commercial Code,
including the right to foreclose on the collateral pledged by the Company.
On
February 21, 2024, the Pledge and Security Agreement was amended to (i) release and terminate the security interest in the equity interest
of FlexFIN, LLC, pledged by PhenixFIN Investment Holdings LLC, (ii) grant a security interest in the membership interest of FlexFIN Holdco
LLC, pledged by PhenixFIN Investment Holdings LLC, and (iii) reflect equity interests of certain subsidiaries held by the Company and
its subsidiary in the exhibits.
On
August 5, 2024, the Pledge and Security Agreement was further amended to join an additional subsidiary of the Company as a Guarantor and
grant a security interest in the equity interest of such additional subsidiary.
On
September 30, 2024, the Pledge and Security Agreement was further amended to exclude assets owned by excluded subsidiaries from the collateral
package and reflect the equity interest of an additional subsidiary of the Company in the exhibits.
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
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. 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 quoted
prices in markets that are not active or for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly.
●
Level 3 - Valuations based on inputs
that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.
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.
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In
December 2020, the SEC adopted Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act, which permits a BDC’s board of directors to designate its executive
officer(s) as a valuation designee to determine the fair value of its investment portfolio, subject to the oversight of the board. The
Board approved policies and procedures pursuant to Rule 2a-5 and has designated Ellida McMillan, the Company’s CFO, to serve as
the Board’s valuation designee (“Valuation Designee”), subject to the Board’s oversight, effective September
8, 2022.
With
respect to investments for which market quotations are not readily available, our board oversees and our Valuation Designee undertakes
a multi-step valuation process each quarter, as described below:
●
Our quarterly valuation process
generally begins with each portfolio investment being initially valued by a Valuation Firm;
●
Available third-party market data
will be reviewed by Company personnel designated by the Valuation Designee (“Fair Value Personnel”) and the Valuation Firm.
●
Available portfolio company data
and general industry data are then reviewed by the Fair Value Personnel.
●
Preliminary valuation conclusions
are then documented by the Valuation Firm and discussed with the Fair Value Personnel.
●
The Valuation Designee then determines the fair value
of each investment in the Company’s portfolio in good faith based on such discussions, the Company’s Valuation Policy and
the Valuation Firms’ final estimated valuations.
●
The Valuation Designee’s
report is then presented to the Board of Directors 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 consolidated 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 an 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.
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 March 31, 2026, a certain investment in one portfolio company held by the Company was on non-accrual
status with a fair value of approximately $0.0 million, or 0% of the fair value of our portfolio, and a cost of $7.6 million. At September
30, 2025, a certain investment in one portfolio company held by the Company was on non-accrual status with a combined fair value of approximately
$0.0 million, or 0.0% of the fair value of our portfolio, and a cost of $7.6 million.
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Federal
Income Taxes
The
Company has elected, and intends to continue to qualify annually, to be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a RIC under Subchapter
M of the Code and it intends to operate in a manner so as to maintain its RIC tax treatment. To do so, among other things, the Company
is required to meet certain sources of income and asset diversification requirements and must timely distribute to its stockholders at
least 90% of the sum of investment company taxable income (“ICTI”) including PIK, as defined by the Code, 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.
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 it 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 requirements differ from GAAP, distributions in accordance with tax requirements 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.
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 SOFR, 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 2023, the Federal Reserve raised short-term interest rates and has indicated
additional interest rate increases may come. In addition, U.S. and global capital markets and credit markets have experienced a higher
level of stress due to the higher interest rate environment, pandemics, and other market events, 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 six months ended March 31, 2026 and the
year ended September 30, 2025, we did not engage in hedging activities.
As
of March 31, 2026, 60.3% of our income-bearing investment portfolio bore interest based on floating rates based upon fair value. The substantial
majority of this component of our portfolio bore interest based on a SOFR reference rate. A prolonged reduction in interest rates will
reduce our gross investment income and could result in a decrease in our net investment income if such decreases in the applicable reference
rates are not offset by a corresponding increase in the spread over the reference rates that we earn on any portfolio investments, a decrease
in our operating expenses, including with respect to any income incentive fee, or a decrease in the interest rate of our floating interest
rate liabilities tied to reference rates. In contrast, a rise in the general level of interest rates can be expected to lead to higher
interest rates applicable to any variable rate investments we hold and to declines in the value of any fixed rate investments we hold.
In addition, a rise in interest rates may increase the likelihood that a portfolio company defaults on a loan. However, many of our variable
rate investments provide for an interest rate floor, which may prevent our interest income from increasing until benchmark interest rates
increase beyond a threshold amount.
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The
composition of our floating rate debt investments by cash interest rate floor as of March 31, 2026 was as follows (dollars in thousands):
March
31, 2026
SOFR and LIBOR Floor
Fair
Value
%
of Floating
Rate Portfolio
Under 1%
$
8,229
7.4
%
1% to under 2%
44,535
39.8
2% to under 3%
3,213
2.9
3% to under 4%
23,310
20.8
4% to under 5%
10,449
9.3
No Floor
22,101
19.8
Total
$
111,837
100.0
%
Based
on our Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of March 31, 2026, the following table (dollars in thousands) shows the approximate
increase/(decrease) in components of net assets resulting from operations of hypothetical SOFR 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
$
3,700
$
(2,700
)
$
1,000
Up 200 basis points
2,500
(1,800
)
700
Up 100 basis points
1,200
(900
)
300
Down 100 basis points
(1,200
)
900
(300
)
Down 200 basis points
(2,500
)
1,800
(700
)
Down 300 basis points
(3,700
)
2,700
(1,000
)
(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 March 31, 2026. 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 March 31, 2026, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that,
as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Changes
in Internal Controls 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. We are not currently party to any material
legal proceedings.
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, 2025, filed with the SEC on December 12, 2025, which could materially
affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results. Other than the items disclosed below (which are being re-disclosed
in this report in light of the board of directors’ recent approval of the reduced minimum asset coverage ratio), there have been
no material changes during the six months ended March 31, 2026 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.
Because we have received the approval of
our board of directors, we will be subject to 150% Asset Coverage beginning on May 4, 2027.
The 1940 Act generally prohibits us from incurring
indebtedness unless immediately after such borrowing we have an asset coverage for total borrowings of at least 200% (i.e., the amount
of debt may not exceed 50% of the value of our assets), unless a “required majority” (as such term is defined in Section
57(o) of the 1940 Act) of the board of directors approves reducing such coverage ratio to 150%, if certain requirements are met.
On May 4, 2026, our board of directors approved
the application of the reduced asset coverage ratio to us. As a result, we may increase our leverage up to an amount that meets the reduced
minimum asset coverage ratio of 150% (i.e., the amount of debt may not exceed 66 2/3% of the value of our assets) beginning on May 4,
2027. We would not necessarily avail ourselves of the added leverage unless additional borrowings are available to us and we are able
to amend our Credit Facility to permit additional leverage, which may not be practicable. Leverage magnifies the potential for loss on
investments in our indebtedness and on invested equity capital. As we use leverage to partially finance our investments, you experience
increased risks of investing in our securities. If the value of our assets increases, then any additional leverage would cause the net
asset value attributable to our common stock to increase more sharply than it would have had we not increased our leverage. Conversely,
if the value of our assets decreases, any additional leverage would cause net asset value to decline more sharply than it otherwise would
have had we not increased our leverage. Similarly, any increase in our income in excess of interest payable on the borrowed funds would
cause our net investment income to increase more than it would without the additional leverage, while any decrease in our income would
cause net investment income to decline more sharply than it would have had we not increased our leverage. Such a decline could negatively
affect our ability to pay common stock dividends, scheduled debt payments or other payments related to our securities. Leverage is generally
considered a speculative investment technique. See “Risk Factors - Risks Related to Our Business - Because
we finance our investments with borrowed funds, we are exposed to risks typically associated with leverage, potentially magnifying the
risk of investing in us” in our annual report on Form 10-K.
Because we use borrowed funds to make investments
or fund our business operations, we are exposed to risks typically associated with leverage which increase the risk of investing in us.
We have borrowed funds, including through the
issuance of $57.5 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.25% unsecured notes due November 1, 2028 (the “Notes” or the
“2028 Notes”) to leverage our capital structure, which is generally considered a speculative investment technique. In addition,
on December 15, 2022, the Company entered into a 3-year $50.0 million revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”)
with Woodforest Bank, N.A. (“Woodforest”), Valley National Bank, and Axiom Bank, (collectively, the “Lenders”),
which was amended on February 21, 2024 to increase the principal amount of loan available under the Credit Facility by $12.5 million to
$62.5 million. On August 5, 2024 (the “Second Amendment Effective Date”), in order to increase the size of the Credit Facility,
the parties to the Credit Facility amended the Credit Facility, effective as of the Second Amendment Effective Date (the “Second
Amendment”). The Second Amendment increased the principal amount of loan available under the Credit Facility by $25 million to
$87.5 million.
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On April 17, 2025 (the “Third Amendment
Effective Date”), in order to extend the term and increase the size of the Credit Facility, the parties to the Credit Facility
amended the terms of the Credit Facility, effective as of the Third Amendment Effective Date (the “Third Amendment”). The
Third Amendment increased the principal amount of the loan available under the Credit Facility by $12.5 million to $100.0 million (with
potential access to up to an additional $50.0 million pursuant to an uncommitted accordion provision) and appointed BankUnited, N.A. to
assume all agency and syndication responsibilities from the prior agent and lenders. The Amendment also extended the term of the credit
facility to April 17, 2030, five years from the Third Amen dment
Effective Date. Other material terms remain substantially unchanged. As a result:
●
our
common stock may be exposed to an increased risk of loss because a decrease in the value of our investments may have a greater negative
impact on the value of our common stock than if we did not use leverage;
●
if
we do not appropriately match the assets and liabilities of our business, adverse changes in interest rates could reduce or eliminate
the incremental income we make with the proceeds of any leverage;
●
our
ability to pay distributions on our common stock may be restricted if our asset coverage ratio with respect to each of our outstanding
senior securities representing indebtedness and our outstanding preferred shares, as defined by the 1940 Act, is not at least 200% and
any amounts used to service indebtedness or preferred stock would not be available for such distributions;
●
any
credit facility to which we became a party may be subject to periodic renewal by our lenders, whose continued participation cannot be
guaranteed;
●
any
credit facility to which we became a party may contain covenants restricting our operating flexibility;
●
we,
and indirectly our stockholders, bear the cost of issuing and paying interest or dividends on such securities; and
●
any
convertible or exchangeable securities that we issue may have rights, preferences and privileges more favorable than those of our common
shares.
Under
the provis ions of the 1940 Act, we are permitted, as a BDC, to issue debt securities or preferred stock and/or borrow money from
banks and other financial institutions, which we collectively refer to as “senior securities”, only in amounts such that
our asset coverage ratio equals at least 200% (or 150%) after each issuance of senior securities.
For a discussion of the terms of the Notes, see
“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Financial Condition, Liquidity
and Capital Resources” in our annual report on Form 10-K.
As of March 31, 2026, the Company’s asset
coverage was 204.3% after giving effect to leverage and therefore the Company’s asset coverage is above 200%, the minimum asset
coverage requirement presently applicable to the Company under the 1940 Act.
Because we use debt to finance various investments,
changes in interest rates will affect our cost of capital and net investment income.
Because we borrow money to make certain investments,
our net investment income will depend, in part, upon the difference between the rate at which we borrow funds and the rate at which we
invest those funds. As a result, we can offer no assurance that a significant change in market interest rates will not have a material
adverse effect on our net investment income in the event we use our existing debt to finance our investments. In periods of rising interest
rates, such as the current period we are in, our cost of funds will increase to the extent we access any credit facility with a floating
interest rate, which could reduce our net investment income to the extent any debt investments have fixed interest rates. We expect that
our long-term fixed-rate investments will be financed primarily with issuances of equity and long-term debt securities. We may use interest
rate risk management techniques in an effort to limit our exposure to interest rate fluctuations. Such techniques may include various
interest rate hedging activities to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act.
You should also be aware that, to the extent we
make floating debt investments, a rise in the general level of interest rates typically leads to higher interest rates applicable to our
debt investments.
Because we borrow money, the potential for
loss on amounts invested in us will be magnified and may increase the risk of investing in us.
Borrowings, also known as leverage, magnify the
potential for loss on invested equity capital. If we use leverage to partially finance our investments, which we have done historically,
you will experience increased risks of investing in our securities. We issued the Notes, entered into the Credit Facility, and may issue
other debt securities or enter into other types of borrowing arrangements in the future. If the value of our assets decreases, leveraging
would cause our NAV to decline more sharply than it otherwise would have had we not leveraged. Similarly, any decrease in our income would
cause net income to decline more sharply than it would have had we not borrowed. Such a decline could negatively affect our ability to
make common stock distributions or scheduled debt payments. Leverage is generally considered a speculative investment technique and we
only intend to use leverage if expected returns will exceed the cost of borrowing.
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As of March 31, 2026, there was $147.5 million
of outstanding borrowings. The weighted average interest rate charged on our borrowings as of March 31, 2026 was 5.9% (exclusive of debt
issuance costs). We will need to generate sufficient cash flow to make these required interest payments. If we are unable to meet the
financial obligations under the Notes, the holders thereof will have the right to declare the principal amount and accrued and unpaid
interest on the outstanding Notes to be due and payable immediately. If we are unable to meet the financial obligations under the Credit
Facility or any other credit facility we enter into, the lenders thereunder would likely have a superior claim to our assets over our
stockholders.
If we issue preferred stock, the NAV and
market value of our common stock may become more volatile.
If we issue preferred stock, we cannot assure
you that such issuance would result in a higher yield or return to the holders of our common stock. The issuance of preferred stock would
likely cause the NAV and market value of our common stock to become more volatile. If the dividend rate on the preferred stock were to
approach the net rate of return on our investment portfolio, the benefit of leverage to the holders of our common stock would be reduced.
If the dividend rate on the preferred stock were to exceed the net rate of return on our portfolio, the leverage would result in a lower
rate of return to the holders of our common stock than if we had not issued preferred stock. Any decline in the NAV of our investments
would be borne entirely by the holders of our common stock. Therefore, if the market value of our portfolio were to decline, the leverage
would result in a greater decrease in NAV to the holders of our common stock than if we were not leveraged through the issuance of preferred
stock. This greater NAV decrease would also tend to cause a greater decline in the market price for our common stock. We might be in danger
of failing to maintain the required asset coverage of the preferred stock or of losing our ratings on the preferred stock or, in an extreme
case, our current investment income might not be sufficient to meet the dividend requirements on the preferred stock. In order to counteract
such an event, we might need to liquidate investments in order to fund a redemption of some or all of the preferred stock. In addition,
we would pay (and the holders of our common stock would bear) all costs and expenses relating to the issuance and ongoing maintenance
of the preferred stock, including higher advisory fees if our total return exceeds the dividend rate on the preferred stock. Holders of
preferred stock may have different interests than holders of our common stock and may at times have disproportionate influence over our
affairs.
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 the Certificate of Incorporation (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 13, 2020).
3.3
Certificate
of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 28, 2020).
3.4
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).
3.5
Amendment
No. 1 to Bylaws (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 7, 2019).
3.6
Amendment
No. 2 to Bylaws (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 28, 2020).
3.7
Amendment
No. 3 to the Bylaws (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 16, 2021).
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
Fourth
Supplemental Indenture, dated November 15, 2021, between PhenixFIN Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee (Incorporated
by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 15, 2021)
4.7
Description
of PhenixFIN Corporation’s securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Incorporated by
reference to the Registrant’s Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-258913), filed
on October 15, 2021.
10.1
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).
10.2
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).
10.3
Settlement
Term Sheet, dated April 15, 2019 (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on April 17, 2019).
10.4
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).
10.5
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).
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10.6
Standstill
Agreement, dated as of August 19, 2020, by and between the Medley Capital Corporation and Howard Amster and the other persons and entities
identified therein (Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 21, 2020).
10.7
Fund
Accounting Servicing Agreement, dated November 19, 2020, by and between Medley Capital Corporation and U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on December 11, 2020).
10.8
Administration
Servicing Agreement, dated November 19, 2020, by and between Medley Capital Corporation and U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC (Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on December 11, 2020).
10.9
PhenixFIN
Long Term Cash Incentive Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 9, 2022).
10.10
First
Amendment to the PhenixFIN Long Term Cash Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q filed on February 9, 2023).
10.11
Form
of Award Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 9, 2022).
10.12
Credit
Agreement, dated December 15, 2022, between PhenixFIN Corporation and Woodforest National Bank, as Administrative Agent. (Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed December 16, 2022).
10.13
First
Amendment to Credit Agreement and Consent, dated February 21, 2024, between PhenixFIN Corporation and Woodforest National Bank, as Administrative
Agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 10, 2024)
10.14
Second
Amendment to Credit Agreement and Consent, dated August 5, 2024, between PhenixFIN Corporation and Woodforest National Bank, as Administrative
Agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on December 17, 2024)
10.15
Loan
Administration and Custodial Agreement, dated September 12, 2022 by and between PhenixFIN Corp. and Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on December 16, 2022).
10.16
Pledge
and Security Agreement, dated December 15, 2022 by and between PhenixFIN Corporation and Woodforest National Bank (Incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.12 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on December 16, 2022).
10.17
Services
Agreement, dated August 9, 2022, by and between PhenixFIN Corp. and SS&C Technologies, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.9 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on December 16, 2022).
10.18
Third
Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated April 17, 2025, between PhenixFIN Corporation and BankUnited, N.A., as Administrative Agent. (Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 6, 2025)
14.1
Code
of Ethics & Insider Trading Policy of the Registrant (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.R to the Registrant’s Registration
Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-258913), filed on August 19, 2021.
21.1
List
of Subsidiaries (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 21.1 of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on February 10, 2022).
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.*
99.1
Notice
of Redemption to the Holders of the 6.125% Senior Notes due 2023, dated December 15, 2022 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to
the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on December 16, 2022).
99.2
PhenixFIN
Compensation Clawback Policy and Procedures (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on December
22, 2023).
101.INS*
Inline XBRL Instance
Document
101.SCH*
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension
Schema Document
101.CAL*
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension
Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF*
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension
Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB*
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension
Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE*
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension
Presentation Linkbase Document
104*
Cover Page Interactive Data File
(Embedded within the Inline XBRL document and included in Exhibit 101)
*
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: May 5, 2026
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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