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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 10-Q

 

x      QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2011

 

OR

 

o         TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period                   to                  

 

Commission File No. 000-50697

 

ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Maryland

 

33-1089684

(State or other jurisdiction of

 

(I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization)

 

Identification Number)

 

245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor, Building East, New York, NY 10167

(Address of principal executive office)   (Zip Code)

 

(212) 750-7300

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 


 

N/A

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 


 

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  x    No  o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted 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 and post such files).   Yes o  No o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer x

 

Accelerated filer o

 

 

 

Non-accelerated filer o

 

Smaller reporting company o

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

 

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o    No x

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

Class

 

Outstanding at May 2, 2011

Common stock, $0.001 par value

 

204,752,336

 

 

 



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ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION

 

INDEX

 

Part I.

Financial Information

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2011 (unaudited) and December 31, 2010

2

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011 (unaudited) and March 31, 2010 (unaudited)

3

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of March 31, 2011 (unaudited) and December 31, 2010

4

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2011 (unaudited)

45

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2011 (unaudited) and March 31, 2010 (unaudited)

46

 

 

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

47

 

 

 

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

72

 

 

 

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

92

 

 

 

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

93

 

 

 

Part II.

Other Information

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

93

 

 

 

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

93

 

 

 

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

94

 

 

 

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

94

 

 

 

Item 4.

(Removed and Reserved)

94

 

 

 

Item 5.

Other Information

94

 

 

 

Item 6.

Exhibits

95

 



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ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

As of

 

 

 

March 31, 2011

 

December 31, 2010

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Investments at fair value

 

 

 

 

 

Non-controlled/non-affiliate investments

 

$

2,174,715

 

$

2,482,642

 

Non-controlled affiliate company investments

 

502,816

 

380,396

 

Controlled affiliate company investments

 

1,585,502

 

1,454,952

 

Total investments at fair value (amortized cost of $4,214,764 and $4,291,955, respectively)

 

4,263,033

 

4,317,990

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

246,233

 

100,752

 

Receivable for open trades

 

37,549

 

8,876

 

Interest receivable

 

72,824

 

72,548

 

Other assets

 

87,404

 

62,380

 

Total assets

 

$

4,707,043

 

$

4,562,546

 

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

Debt

 

$

1,428,044

 

$

1,378,509

 

Management and incentive fees payable

 

63,280

 

52,397

 

Accounts payable and other liabilities

 

32,339

 

34,742

 

Interest and facility fees payable

 

20,372

 

21,763

 

Payable for open trades

 

 

24,602

 

Total liabilities

 

1,544,035

 

1,512,013

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)

 

 

 

 

 

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, par value $.001 per share, 400,000 and 300,000 common shares authorized, respectively, 204,752 and 204,419 common shares issued and outstanding, respectively

 

205

 

204

 

Capital in excess of par value

 

3,265,581

 

3,205,326

 

Accumulated overdistributed net investment income

 

(35,060

)

(11,336

)

Accumulated net realized loss on investments, foreign currency transactions, extinguishment of debt and other assets

 

(115,987

)

(169,696

)

Net unrealized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions

 

48,269

 

26,035

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

3,163,008

 

3,050,533

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

4,707,043

 

$

4,562,546

 

NET ASSETS PER SHARE

 

$

15.45

 

$

14.92

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

For the three months ended

 

 

 

March 31, 2011

 

March 31, 2010

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

INVESTMENT INCOME:

 

 

 

 

 

From non-controlled/non-affiliate company investments:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest from investments

 

$

61,807

 

$

46,075

 

Capital structuring service fees

 

5,365

 

1,350

 

Interest from cash & cash equivalents

 

53

 

11

 

Dividend income

 

1,515

 

 

Management fees

 

154

 

328

 

Other income

 

1,236

 

795

 

Total investment income from non-controlled/non-affiliate company investments

 

70,130

 

48,559

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From non-controlled affiliate company investments:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest from investments

 

10,132

 

4,620

 

Dividend income

 

2,376

 

103

 

Management fees

 

188

 

138

 

Other income

 

576

 

58

 

Total investment income from non-controlled affiliate company investments

 

13,272

 

4,919

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From controlled affiliate company investments:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest from investments

 

38,621

 

10,841

 

Capital structuring service fees

 

5,593

 

751

 

Dividend income

 

4,900

 

378

 

Management fees

 

3,107

 

1,021

 

Other income

 

68

 

41

 

Total investment income from controlled affiliate company investments

 

52,289

 

13,032

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total investment income

 

135,691

 

66,510

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest and credit facility fees

 

30,175

 

8,588

 

Incentive management fees

 

30,941

 

8,144

 

Base management fees

 

16,730

 

8,456

 

Professional fees

 

2,465

 

2,504

 

Administrative fees

 

2,425

 

1,231

 

Professional fees related to the acquisition of Allied Capital Corporation

 

167

 

3,789

 

Other general and administrative

 

2,918

 

2,255

 

Total expenses

 

85,821

 

34,967

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INVESTMENT INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

 

49,870

 

31,543

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense (benefit), including excise tax

 

2,047

 

(162

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INVESTMENT INCOME

 

47,823

 

31,705

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED NET GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized gains (losses):

 

 

 

 

 

Non-controlled/non-affiliate company investments

 

72,412

 

2,261

 

Non-controlled affiliate company investments

 

(3,596

)

(7,659

)

Controlled affiliate company investments

 

(6,247

)

432

 

Foreign currency transactions

 

 

85

 

Net realized gains (losses)

 

62,569

 

(4,881

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net unrealized gains (losses):

 

 

 

 

 

Non-controlled/non-affiliate company investments

 

(13,054

)

30,974

 

Non-controlled affiliate company investments

 

6,547

 

11,845

 

Controlled affiliate company investments

 

28,741

 

6,924

 

Foreign currency transactions

 

 

(152

)

Net unrealized gains

 

22,234

 

49,591

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gains from investments and foreign currencies

 

84,803

 

44,710

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REALIZED LOSS ON EXTINGUISHMENT OF DEBT

 

(8,860

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

 

$

123,766

 

$

76,415

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (see Note 10)

 

$

0.61

 

$

0.61

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING — BASIC AND DILUTED (see Note 10)

 

204,419

 

124,544

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of March 31, 2011 (unaudited)

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Company(1)

 

Industry

 

Investment

 

Interest(5)(10)

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair Value

 

Percentage
of Net
Assets

 

Investment Funds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AGILE Fund I, LLC (7)(9)

 

Investment partnership

 

Member interest (0.50% interest)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

$

264

 

$

150

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BB&T Capital Partners/Windsor Mezzanine Fund, LLC (6)(9)

 

Investment company

 

Member interest (32.59% interest)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

10,108

 

13,976

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carador PLC (6)(8)(9)(16)

 

Investment company

 

Ordinary shares (7,110,525 shares)

 

 

 

12/15/2006

 

9,033

 

6,613

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CIC Flex, LP (9)

 

Investment partnership

 

Limited partnership units (0.94 unit)

 

 

 

9/7/2007

 

2,553

 

2,499

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Covestia Capital Partners, LP (9)

 

Investment partnership

 

Limited partnership interest (47.00% interest)

 

 

 

6/17/2008

 

1,059

 

1,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dynamic India Fund IV, LLC (9)

 

Investment company

 

Member interest (5.44% interest)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

4,822

 

4,728

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Firstlight Financial Corporation (6)(9)

 

Investment company

 

Senior subordinated loan ($73,993 par due 12/2016)

 

1.00% PIK

 

12/31/2006

 

73,708

 

56,670

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (10,000 shares)

 

 

 

12/31/2006

 

10,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (30,000 shares)

 

 

 

12/31/2006

 

30,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

113,708

 

56,670

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HCI Equity, LLC (7)(8)(9)

 

Investment company

 

Member interest (100% interest)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

808

 

943

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Imperial Capital Private Opportunities, LP (6)(9)

 

Investment partnership

 

Limited partnership interest (80% interest)

 

 

 

5/10/2007

 

6,643

 

5,300

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ivy Hill Middle Market Credit Fund, Ltd. (7)(8)(9)

 

Investment company

 

Class B deferrable interest notes ($40,000 par due 11/2018)

 

6.25% (Libor + 6.00%/Q)

 

11/20/2007

 

40,000

 

37,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subordinated notes ($16 par due 11/2018)

 

15.50%

 

11/20/2007

 

15,515

 

16,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

55,515

 

53,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Knightsbridge CLO 2007-1 Ltd. (7)(8)(9)

 

Investment company

 

Class E notes ($20,350 par due 1/2022)

 

9.30% (Libor + 9.00%/Q)

 

3/24/2010

 

14,852

 

17,324

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Knightsbridge CLO 2008-1 Ltd. (7)(8)(9)

 

Investment company

 

Class C notes ($14,400 par due 6/2018)

 

7.81% (Libor + 7.50%/Q)

 

3/24/2010

 

14,400

 

14,400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class D notes ($9,000 par due 6/2018)

 

8.81% (Libor + 8.50%/Q)

 

3/24/2010

 

9,000

 

9,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class E notes ($14,850 par due 6/2018)

 

5.31% (Libor + 5.00%/Q)

 

3/24/2010

 

13,596

 

13,634

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

36,996

 

37,034

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kodiak Funding, LP (9)

 

Investment partnership

 

Limited partnership interest (1.52% interest)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

905

 

788

 

 

 

 

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Company(1)

 

Industry

 

Investment

 

Interest(5)(10)

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair Value

 

Percentage
of Net
Assets

 

Novak Biddle Venture Partners III, L.P. (9)

 

Investment partnership

 

Limited partnership interest (2.47% interest)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

221

 

265

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Partnership Capital Growth Fund I, LP (9)

 

Investment partnership

 

Limited partnership interest (25% interest)

 

 

 

6/16/2006

 

2,700

 

2,697

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior Secured Loan Fund LLC (7)(15)(17)

 

Investment company

 

Subordinated certificates ($671,435 par due 12/2015)

 

8.30% (Libor + 8.00%/Q)

 

10/30/2009

 

660,712

 

681,255

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trivergance Capital Partners, LP (9)

 

Investment partnership

 

Limited partnership interest (100% interest)

 

 

 

6/5/2008

 

3,586

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VSC Investors LLC (9)

 

Investment company

 

Membership interest (1.95% interest)

 

 

 

1/24/2008

 

975

 

975

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

925,460

 

885,858

 

28.01

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Healthcare-Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Axium Healthcare Pharmacy, Inc.

 

Specialty pharmacy provider

 

Senior subordinated loan ($3,160 par due 3/2015)

 

8.00%

 

4/1/2010

 

2,926

 

3,065

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CCS Group Holdings, LLC

 

Correctional facility healthcare operator

 

Class A units (1,000,000 units)

 

 

 

8/19/2010

 

1,000

 

1,301

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CT Technologies Intermediate Holdings, Inc. and CT Technologies Holdings, LLC

 

Healthcare analysis services

 

Senior secured loan ($4,967 par due 3/2017)

 

7.75% (Libor + 6.50%/Q)

 

3/15/2011

 

4,967

 

4,967

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($5,016 par due 3/2017)

 

7.75% (Libor + 6.50%/S )

 

3/15/2011

 

5,016

 

5,016

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($5,016 par due 3/2017)

 

7.75% (Libor + 6.50%/M)

 

3/15/2011

 

5,016

 

5,016

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (9,679 shares)

 

 

 

6/15/2007

 

4,000

 

9,090

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (1,546 shares)

 

 

 

6/15/2007

 

 

1,452

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,032

 

20,574

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DSI Renal Inc. (6)

 

Dialysis provider

 

Senior secured loan ($9,333 par due 3/2013)

 

8.50% (Libor + 6.50%/M)

 

4/4/2006

 

9,266

 

9,333

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($69,009 par due 4/2014)

 

6.00% Cash, 10.00% PIK

 

4/4/2006

 

68,522

 

69,011

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common units (19,726 units)

 

 

 

4/4/2006

 

19,684

 

43,125

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

97,472

 

121,469

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GG Merger Sub I, Inc.

 

Drug testing services

 

Senior secured loan ($11,330 par due 12/2014)

 

4.31% (Libor + 4.00%/Q)

 

12/14/2007

 

10,966

 

11,103

(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($12,000 par due 12/2014)

 

4.31% (Libor + 4.00%/Q)

 

12/14/2007

 

11,609

 

11,760

(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22,575

 

22,863

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HCP Acquisition Holdings, LLC (7)

 

Healthcare compliance advisory services

 

Class A units (10,044,176 units)

 

 

 

6/26/2008

 

10,044

 

4,687

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INC Research, Inc.

 

Pharmaceutical and biotechnology consulting services

 

Senior subordinated loan ($10,076 par due 9/2017)

 

13.50%

 

9/27/2010

 

10,076

 

10,076

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (1,000,000 shares)

 

 

 

9/27/2010

 

1,000

 

628

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,076

 

10,704

 

 

 

 

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Company(1)

 

Industry

 

Investment

 

Interest(5)(10)

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair Value

 

Percentage
of Net
Assets

 

Magnacare Holdings, Inc., Magnacare Administrative Services, LLC, and Magnacare, LLC

 

Healthcare professional provider

 

Senior secured loan ($50,755 par due 9/2016)

 

9.75% (Libor + 8.75%/Q)

 

9/13/2010

 

50,755

 

50,755

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($48,119 par due 9/2016)

 

9.75% (Libor + 8.75%/Q)

 

9/13/2010

 

48,119

 

48,119

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($8,950 par due 9/2016)

 

9.75% (Libor + 8.75%/Q)

 

9/13/2010

 

8,950

 

8,950

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

107,824

 

107,824

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MWD Acquisition Sub, Inc.

 

Dental services

 

Junior secured loan ($5,000 par due 5/2013)

 

8.50% (Base Rate + 5.25%/Q )

 

5/3/2007

 

5,000

 

5,000

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NS Merger Sub. Inc. and NS Holdings, Inc.

 

Healthcare technology provider

 

Senior subordinated loan ($579 par due 6/2017)

 

13.50%

 

6/21/2010

 

579

 

579

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($50,000 par due 6/2017)

 

13.50%

 

6/21/2010

 

50,000

 

50,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (2,500,000 shares)

 

 

 

6/21/2010

 

2,500

 

2,525

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

53,079

 

53,104

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OnCURE Medical Corp.

 

Radiation oncology care provider

 

Common stock (857,143 shares)

 

 

 

8/18/2006

 

3,000

 

2,680

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Passport Health Communications, Inc., Passport Holding Corp. and Prism Holding Corp.

 

Healthcare technology provider

 

Senior secured loan ($250 par due 5/2014)

 

8.25% (Libor + 7.00%/Q)

 

5/9/2008

 

250

 

250

(2)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($10,877 par due 5/2014)

 

8.25% (Libor + 7.00%/Q )

 

5/9/2008

 

10,877

 

10,877

(2)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($231 par due 5/2014)

 

8.25% (Libor + 7.00%/Q )

 

5/9/2008

 

231

 

231

(2)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($10,041 par due 5/2014)

 

8.25% (Libor + 7.00%/Q )

 

5/9/2008

 

10,041

 

10,041

(2)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series A preferred stock (1,594,457 shares)

 

 

 

7/30/2008

 

11,156

 

8,191

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (16,106 shares)

 

 

 

7/30/2008

 

100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32,655

 

29,590

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PG Mergersub, Inc.

 

Provider of patient surveys, management reports and national databases for the integrated healthcare delivery system

 

Senior secured loan ($1,097 par due 11/2015)

 

6.75% (Libor + 5.00%/Q)

 

11/3/2010

 

1,096

 

1,097

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($9,177 par due 11/2015)

 

6.75% (Libor + 5.00%/Q )

 

11/3/2010

 

9,150

 

9,177

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($4,000 par due 3/2016)

 

12.50%

 

3/12/2008

 

3,950

 

4,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock (333 shares)

 

 

 

3/12/2008

 

125

 

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (16,667 shares)

 

 

 

3/12/2008

 

167

 

601

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,488

 

14,887

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reed Group, Ltd.

 

Medical disability management services provider

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($1,250 par due 12/2013)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

1,097

 

1,063

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($10,755 par due 12/2013)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

9,129

 

9,142

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($19,625 par due 12/2013)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

15,918

 

10,725

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity interests

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

203

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26,347

 

20,930

 

 

 

 

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Company(1)

 

Industry

 

Investment

 

Interest(5)(10)

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair Value

 

Percentage
of Net
Assets

 

Regency Healthcare Group, LLC (6)

 

Hospice provider

 

Preferred member interest (1,293,960 units)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

2,007

 

2,310

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Soteria Imaging Services, LLC  (6)

 

Outpatient medical imaging provider

 

Junior secured loan ($1,352 par due 11/2010)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

1,309

 

971

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($1,955 par due 11/2010)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

1,894

 

1,404

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred member interest (1,823,179 units)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,203

 

2,375

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunquest Information Systems, Inc.

 

Laboratory software solutions provider

 

Junior secured loan ($38,000 par due 6/2017)

 

9.75% (Libor + 8.50%/Q)

 

12/16/2010

 

38,000

 

38,000

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($57,000 par due 6/2017)

 

9.75% (Libor + 8.50%/M)

 

12/16/2010

 

57,000

 

57,000

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($20,000 par due 6/2017)

 

9.75% (Libor + 8.50%/M)

 

12/16/2010

 

20,000

 

20,000

(2)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($30,000 par due 6/2017)

 

9.75% (Libor + 8.50%/M)

 

12/16/2010

 

30,000

 

30,000

(2)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

145,000

 

145,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.

 

Dialysis provider

 

Senior subordinated loan ($20,336 par due 5/2017)

 

11.25% Cash, 2.00% PIK

 

5/24/2010

 

20,336

 

20,336

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Univita Health Inc.

 

Outsourced services provider

 

Senior subordinated loan ($21,252 par due 12/2014)

 

12.00% Cash, 3.00% PIK

 

12/22/2009

 

21,252

 

21,252

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vantage Oncology, Inc.

 

Radiation oncology care provider

 

Common stock (62,157 shares)

 

 

 

2/3/2011

 

4,670

 

6,218

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

602,953

 

621,136

 

19.64

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Business Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aviation Properties Corporation  (7)

 

Aviation services

 

Common stock (100 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BenefitMall Holdings Inc. (7)

 

Employee benefits broker services company

 

Senior subordinated loan ($40,326 par due 6/2014)

 

18.00%

 

4/1/2010

 

40,326

 

40,326

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (39,274,290 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

53,510

 

51,321

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

93,836

 

91,647

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CitiPostal Inc. (7)

 

Document storage and management services

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($691 par due 12/2013)

 

6.50% (Libor + 4.50%/M)

 

4/1/2010

 

691

 

691

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($900 par due 12/2013)

 

6.50% (Libor + 4.50%/M )

 

4/1/2010

 

900

 

900

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($1,250 par due 12/2013)

 

6.75% (Base Rate + 3.25%/M )

 

4/1/2010

 

1,250

 

1,250

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($479 par due 12/2013)

 

11.00% Cash, 2.00% PIK

 

4/1/2010

 

479

 

479

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($49,086 par due 12/2013)

 

11.00% Cash, 2.00% PIK

 

4/1/2010

 

49,086

 

49,086

(2)(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($13,038 par due 12/2015)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

13,038

 

6,971

(13)

 

 

 

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Company(1)

 

Industry

 

Investment

 

Interest(5)(10)

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair Value

 

Percentage
of Net
Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (37,024 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

65,444

 

59,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cook Inlet Alternative Risk, LLC

 

Risk management services

 

Senior secured loan ($40,000 par due 4/2013)

 

8.50%

 

4/1/2010

 

25,124

 

24,423

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($44,346 par due 4/2013)

 

8.50%

 

4/1/2010

 

26,665

 

27,077

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Member interest (3.17%)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

51,789

 

51,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coverall North America, Inc.

 

Commercial janitorial service provider

 

Senior subordinated loan ($9,291 par due 2/2016)

 

10.00% Cash, 2.00% PIK

 

2/22/2011

 

9,291

 

9,291

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Digital Videostream, LLC

 

Media content supply chain services company

 

Senior secured loan ($253 par due 2/2012)

 

10.00% Cash, 1.00% PIK

 

4/1/2010

 

253

 

253

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($10 par due 2/2012)

 

10.00% Cash, 1.00% PIK

 

4/1/2010

 

10

 

10

(2)(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($4,179 par due 2/2012)

 

10.00% Cash, 1.00% PIK

 

4/1/2010

 

4,159

 

4,179

(2)(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Convertible subordinated loan ($5,676 par due 2/2016)

 

10.00% PIK

 

4/1/2010

 

6,116

 

5,772

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,538

 

10,214

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diversified Collections Services, Inc.

 

Collections services

 

Senior secured loan ($6,921 par due 3/2012)

 

7.50% (Libor + 5.50%/Q)

 

4/1/2010

 

6,921

 

6,921

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($34,000 par due 9/2012)

 

13.75% (Libor + 11.75%/Q )

 

4/1/2010

 

34,000

 

34,000

(2)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($2,000 par due 9/2012)

 

13.75% (Libor + 11.75%/Q)

 

4/1/2010

 

2,000

 

2,000

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock (14,927 shares)

 

 

 

5/18/2006

 

169

 

294

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (478,816 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

1,478

 

1,537

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (114,004 shares)

 

 

 

2/5/2005

 

295

 

426

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

44,863

 

45,178

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diversified Mercury Communications, LLC

 

Business media consulting services

 

Senior secured loan ($1,590 par due 3/2013)

 

8.00% (Base Rate + 4.50%/Q)

 

4/1/2010

 

1,460

 

1,431

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impact Innovations Group, LLC (7)

 

IT consulting and outsourcing services

 

Member interest (50% interest)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investor Group Services, LLC (6)

 

Business consulting for private equity and corporate clients

 

Limited liability company membership interest (10.00% interest)

 

 

 

6/22/2006

 

 

558

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multi-Ad Services, Inc. (6)

 

Marketing services and software provider

 

Preferred stock (1,725,280 units)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

788

 

2,159

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (1,725,280 units)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

788

 

2,159

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MVL Group, Inc. (7)

 

Marketing research provider

 

Senior secured loan ($22,772 par due 7/2012)

 

12.00%

 

4/1/2010

 

22,772

 

22,772

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($35,180 par due 7/2012)

 

12.00% Cash, 2.50% PIK

 

4/1/2010

 

34,280

 

35,180

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior subordinated loan ($144 par due 7/2012)

 

8.00%

 

4/1/2010

 

 

105

 

 

 

 

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Company(1)

 

Industry

 

Investment

 

Interest(5)(10)

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair Value

 

Percentage
of Net
Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (560,716 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

57,052

 

58,057

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PC Helps Support, LLC

 

Technology support provider

 

Senior secured loan ($6,106 par due 12/2013)

 

3.56% (Libor + 3.25%/Q)

 

4/1/2010

 

6,106

 

6,106

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($19,956 par due 12/2013)

 

12.76%

 

4/1/2010

 

19,956

 

19,956

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26,062

 

26,062

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pillar Processing LLC and PHL Holding Co. (6)

 

Mortgage services

 

Senior secured loan ($1,875 par due 5/2014)

 

14.50%

 

7/31/2008

 

1,875

 

1,875

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($5,500 par due 5/2014)

 

14.50%

 

7/31/2008

 

5,500

 

5,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($9,730 par due 11/2013)

 

5.81% (Libor + 5.50%/Q)

 

11/20/2007

 

9,730

 

9,730

(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($6,074 par due 11/2013)

 

5.81% (Libor + 5.50%/Q)

 

11/20/2007

 

6,074

 

6,074

(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (85 shares)

 

 

 

11/20/2007

 

3,768

 

4,256

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26,947

 

27,435

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Primis Marketing Group, Inc. and Primis Holdings, LLC (6)

 

Database marketing services

 

Senior subordinated loan ($10,222 par due 2/2013)

 

 

 

8/24/2006

 

10,222

 

102

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred units (4,000 units)

 

 

 

8/24/2006

 

3,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common units (4,000,000 units)

 

 

 

8/24/2006

 

400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,222

 

102

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prommis Solutions, LLC, E-Default Services, LLC, Statewide Tax and Title Services, LLC &

 

Bankruptcy and foreclosure processing services

 

Senior subordinated loan ($16,788 par due 2/2014)

 

 

 

2/8/2007

 

16,788

 

15,109

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Statewide Publishing Services, LLC (formerly known as MR Processing Holding Corp.)

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($27,032 par due 2/2014)

 

 

 

2/8/2007

 

27,032

 

24,328

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred units (30,000 units)

 

 

 

4/11/2006

 

3,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

46,820

 

39,437

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Promo Works, LLC

 

Marketing services

 

Senior secured loan ($8,498 par due 12/2013)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

4,949

 

4,630

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R2 Acquisition Corp.

 

Marketing services

 

Common stock (250,000 shares)

 

 

 

5/29/2007

 

250

 

281

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summit Business Media, LLC

 

Business media consulting services

 

Junior secured loan ($11,930 par due 7/2014)

 

 

 

8/3/2007

 

10,276

 

239

(3)(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summit Energy Services, Inc.

 

Energy management consulting services

 

Common stock (38,796 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

222

 

2,088

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (385,608 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

2,336

 

1,897

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,558

 

3,985

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tradesmen International, Inc.

 

Construction labor support

 

Junior secured loan ($20,000 par due 5/2014)

 

10.00%

 

4/1/2010

 

14,648

 

20,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants to purchase up to 771,036 shares

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

2,818

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,648

 

22,818

 

 

 

 

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Company(1)

 

Industry

 

Investment

 

Interest(5)(10)

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair Value

 

Percentage
of Net
Assets

 

Venturehouse-Cibernet Investors, LLC

 

Financial settlement services for intercarrier wireless roaming

 

Equity interest

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity interest

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VSS-Tranzact Holdings, LLC (6)

 

Management consulting services

 

Common membership interest (8.51% interest)

 

 

 

10/26/2007

 

10,204

 

6,650

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

491,997

 

461,051

 

14.58

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restaurants and Food Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADF Capital, Inc. & ADF Restaurant Group, LLC

 

Restaurant owner and operator

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($2,010 par due 11/2012)

 

6.50% (Libor + 3.50%/Q )

 

11/27/2006

 

2,010

 

2,010

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($108 par due 11/2012)

 

6.50% (Base Rate + 2.50%/Q )

 

11/27/2006

 

108

 

108

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($12,598 par due 11/2013)

 

12.50% (Libor + 9.50%/Q )

 

11/27/2006

 

12,601

 

12,598

(2)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($10,504 par due 11/2013)

 

12.50% (Libor + 9.50%/Q )

 

11/27/2006

 

10,504

 

10,504

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Promissory note ($14,897 par due 11/2016)

 

 

 

6/1/2006

 

14,886

 

15,069

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants to purchase up to 0.61 shares

 

 

 

6/1/2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

40,109

 

40,289

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Encanto Restaurants, Inc.

 

Restaurant owner and operator

 

Junior secured loan ($20,997 par due 8/2013)

 

11.00%

 

8/16/2006

 

20,997

 

20,997

(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($3,999 par due 8/2013)

 

11.00%

 

8/16/2006

 

3,999

 

3,999

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24,996

 

24,996

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fulton Holdings Corp.

 

Airport restaurant operator

 

Senior secured loan ($40,000 par due 5/2016)

 

12.50%

 

5/28/2010

 

40,000

 

40,000

(2)(11)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (19,672 shares)

 

 

 

5/28/2010

 

1,967

 

2,076

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

41,967

 

42,076

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Huddle House, Inc. (7)

 

Restaurant owner and operator

 

Senior subordinated loan ($20,455 par due 12/2015)

 

12.00% Cash, 3.00% PIK

 

4/1/2010

 

20,172

 

16,325

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (358,428 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,172

 

16,325

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Orion Foods, LLC (fka Hot Stuff Foods, LLC) (7)

 

Convenience food service retailer

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($2,000 par due 9/2014)

 

10.75% (Base Rate + 7.50%/M)

 

4/1/2010

 

2,000

 

2,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($34,247 par due 9/2014)

 

10.00% (Libor + 8.50%/Q)

 

4/1/2010

 

34,247

 

34,247

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($37,552 par due 9/2014)

 

14.00%

 

4/1/2010

 

25,146

 

35,864

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred units (10,000 units)

 

 

 

10/28/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A common units (25,001 units)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B common units (1,122,452 units)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

61,393

 

72,111

 

 

 

 

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Company(1)

 

Industry

 

Investment

 

Interest(5)(10)

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair Value

 

Percentage
of Net
Assets

 

OTG Management, Inc.

 

Airport restaurant operator

 

Junior secured loan ($17,678 par due 6/2013)

 

16.00% (Libor + 11.00% Cash, 2.00% PIK/M)

 

6/19/2008

 

17,678

 

17,678

(4)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($42,452 par due 6/2013)

 

18.00% (Libor + 11.00% Cash, 4.00% PIK/M)

 

6/19/2008

 

42,452

 

42,452

(4)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (1,500,000 shares)

 

 

 

1/5/2011

 

1,500

 

1,523

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants to purchase up to 100,857 shares of common stock

 

 

 

6/19/2008

 

100

 

5,303

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants to purchase up to 9 shares of common stock

 

 

 

6/19/2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

61,730

 

66,956

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PMI Holdings, Inc.

 

Restaurant owner and operator

 

Senior secured loan ($9,470 par due 5/2015)

 

10.00% (Libor + 8.00%/M)

 

5/5/2010

 

9,470

 

9,470

(2)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($9,470 par due 5/2015)

 

10.00% (Libor + 8.00%/M)

 

5/5/2010

 

9,470

 

9,470

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($88 par due 5/2015)

 

10.25% (Base Rate + 7.00%/M)

 

5/5/2010

 

88

 

88

(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($88 par due 5/2015)

 

10.25% (Base Rate + 7.00%/M)

 

5/5/2010

 

88

 

88

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19,116

 

19,116

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S.B. Restaurant Company

 

Restaurant owner and operator

 

Senior secured loan ($35,203 par due 7/2012)

 

13.00% (Libor + 11.00%/Q)

 

4/1/2010

 

27,838

 

35,203

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock (46,690 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

148

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants to purchase up to 257,429 shares of common stock

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

27,838

 

35,351

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vistar Corporation and Wellspring Distribution Corp.

 

Food service distributor

 

Senior subordinated loan ($31,625 par due 5/2015)

 

13.50%

 

5/23/2008

 

31,625

 

31,625

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($30,000 par due 5/2015)

 

13.50%

 

5/23/2008

 

30,000

 

30,000

(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A non-voting common stock (1,366,120 shares)

 

 

 

5/3/2008

 

7,500

 

6,184

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

69,125

 

67,809

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

366,446

 

385,029

 

12.17

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AllBridge Financial, LLC (7)

 

Asset management services

 

Equity interests

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

11,395

 

15,552

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Callidus Capital Corporation (7)

 

Asset management services

 

Common stock (100 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

6,000

 

2,655

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ciena Capital LLC (7)

 

Real estate and small business loan servicer

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($14,000 par due 12/2013)

 

6.00%

 

11/23/2010

 

14,000

 

14,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($10,000 par due 12/2015)

 

12.00%

 

11/29/2010

 

10,000

 

10,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($2,000 par due 12/2015)

 

12.00%

 

11/29/2010

 

2,000

 

2,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($20,000 par due 12/2015)

 

12.00%

 

11/29/2010

 

20,000

 

20,000

 

 

 

 

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Company(1)

 

Industry

 

Investment

 

Interest(5)(10)

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair Value

 

Percentage
of Net
Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Equity interests

 

 

 

11/29/2010

 

53,374

 

39,312

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

99,374

 

85,312

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial Credit Group, Inc.

 

Commercial equipment finance and leasing company

 

Senior subordinated loan ($6,000 par due 6/2015)

 

15.00%

 

4/1/2010

 

6,000

 

6,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($4,000 par due 6/2015)

 

15.00%

 

4/1/2010

 

4,000

 

4,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($9,500 par due 6/2015)

 

15.00%

 

4/1/2010

 

9,500

 

9,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19,500

 

19,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compass Group Diversified Holdings, LLC (16)

 

Middle market business manager

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($515 par due 12/2012)

 

4.75% (Base Rate + 1.50%/M)

 

4/1/2010

 

515

 

515

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial Pacific Company

 

Commercial finance leasing

 

Preferred stock (6,500 shares)

 

8.00% PIK

 

10/13/2010

 

6,743

 

7,292

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (650,000 shares)

 

 

 

10/13/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,743

 

7,292

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Imperial Capital Group, LLC (6)

 

Investment services

 

Common units (2,526 units)

 

 

 

5/10/2007

 

3

 

4,824

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common units (315 units)

 

 

 

5/10/2007

 

 

602

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common units (7,710 units)

 

 

 

5/10/2007

 

14,997

 

14,724

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15,000

 

20,150

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P. (7)(9)

 

Asset management services

 

Member interest (100% interest)

 

 

 

6/15/2009

 

112,876

 

170,462

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

271,403

 

321,438

 

10.16

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Education

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

American Academy Holdings, LLC

 

Provider of education, training, certification, networking, and consulting services to medical coders and other healthcare professionals

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($1,000 par due 3/2016)

 

9.50% (Libor + 8.50%/Q)

 

3/18/2011

 

1,000

 

1,000

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured revolving loan (400 par due 3/2016)

 

10.75% (Base Rate + 7.50%/Q)

 

3/18/2011

 

400

 

400

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($82,100 par due 3/2016)

 

9.50% (Libor + 8.50%/Q)

 

3/18/2011

 

82,100

 

82,100

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

83,500

 

83,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Campus Management Corp.    and Campus Management Acquisition Corp. (6)

 

Education software developer

 

Preferred stock (485,159 shares)

 

 

 

2/8/2008

 

10,520

 

14,516

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Education Centers, Inc.

 

Offender re-entry and in-prison treatment services provider

 

Senior secured loan ($20,000 par due 12/2014)

 

6.25% (Libor + 5.25%/Q)

 

12/10/2010

 

20,000

 

20,000

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($31,084 par due 12/2015)

 

15.26% (Libor + 15.00%/M )

 

12/10/2010

 

31,084

 

31,084

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($9,297 par due 12/2015)

 

15.31% (Libor + 15.00%/M )

 

12/10/2010

 

9,297

 

9,297

 

 

 

 

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Company(1)

 

Industry

 

Investment

 

Interest(5)(10)

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair Value

 

Percentage
of Net
Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants to purchase up to 578,427 shares

 

 

 

12/13/2010

 

 

1,863

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

60,381

 

62,244

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

eInstruction Corporation

 

Developer, manufacturer and retailer of educational products

 

Junior secured loan ($17,000 par due 7/2014)

 

7.81% (Libor + 7.50%/Q)

 

4/1/2010

 

15,002

 

13,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($24,221 par due 1/2015)

 

16.00% PIK

 

4/1/2010

 

22,163

 

20,104

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (2,406 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

926

 

547

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

38,091

 

34,251

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ELC Acquisition Corporation

 

Developer, manufacturer and retailer of educational products

 

Senior secured loan ($160 par due 11/2012)

 

3.50% (Libor + 3.25%/M)

 

11/30/2006

 

160

 

160

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($8,333 par due 11/2013)

 

7.25% (Libor + 7.00%/M)

 

11/30/2006

 

8,333

 

8,333

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,493

 

8,493

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instituto de Banca y Comercio, Inc. & Leeds IV Advisors, Inc.

 

Private school operator

 

Series B preferred stock (1,401,385 shares)

 

 

 

8/5/2010

 

4,004

 

4,403

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series B preferred stock (348,615 shares)

 

 

 

8/5/2010

 

996

 

1,095

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series C preferred stock (1,994,644 shares)

 

 

 

6/7/2010

 

547

 

1,799

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series C preferred stock (517,942 shares)

 

 

 

6/7/2010

 

142

 

467

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (16 shares)

 

 

 

6/7/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (4 shares)

 

 

 

6/7/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,689

 

7,764

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JTC Education Holdings, Inc.

 

Postsecondary school operator

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($1,250 par due 12/2014)

 

12.75% (Base Rate + 9.50%/Q)

 

12/31/2009

 

1,250

 

1,250

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($18,574 par due 12/2014)

 

12.50% (Libor + 9.50%/M)

 

12/31/2009

 

18,574

 

18,574

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($10,090 par due 12/2014)

 

12.50% (Libor + 9.50%/M)

 

12/31/2009

 

10,090

 

10,090

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29,914

 

29,914

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R3 Education, Inc. (formerly known as Equinox EIC Partners, LLC and MUA Management Company) and EIC Acquisitions Corp. (8)

 

Medical school operator

 

Senior secured loan ($10,113 par due 4/2013)

 

9.00% (Libor + 6.00%/Q)

 

9/21/2007

 

10,113

 

15,788

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($5,775 par due 4/2013)

 

9.00% (Libor + 6.00%/Q)

 

4/3/2007

 

5,775

 

9,016

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($4,000 par due 4/2013)

 

9.00% (Libor + 6.00%/Q)

 

9/21/2007

 

4,000

 

6,245

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($5,913 par due 4/2013)

 

13.00% PIK

 

12/8/2009

 

2,698

 

9,231

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock (800 shares)

 

 

 

7/30/2008

 

200

 

100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock (8,000 shares)

 

 

 

7/30/2008

 

2,000

 

1,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common membership interest (26.27% interest)

 

 

 

9/21/2007

 

15,800

 

19,875

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants to purchase up to 27,890 shares

 

 

 

12/8/2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

40,586

 

61,255

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

277,174

 

301,937

 

9.55

%

 

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Company(1)

 

Industry

 

Investment

 

Interest(5)(10)

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair Value

 

Percentage
of Net
Assets

 

Services-Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Dwyer Group

 

Operator of multiple franchise concepts primarily related to home maintenance or repairs

 

Senior subordinated loan ($27,100 par due 12/2016)

 

14.50%

 

12/22/2010

 

27,100

 

27,100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series A preferred units (13,292,377 units)

 

8.00% PIK

 

12/22/2010

 

13,292

 

13,292

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

40,392

 

40,392

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Growing Family, Inc. and GFH Holdings, LLC (6)

 

Photography services

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($206 par due 8/2011)

 

9.00% (Libor + 2.00% Cash, 4.00% PIK/M)

 

3/16/2007

 

201

 

112

(4)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($2,252 par due 8/2011)

 

9.00% (Base Rate + 1.75% Cash, 4.00% PIK/M)

 

3/16/2007

 

2,197

 

1,220

(4)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($6,498 par due 3/2013)

 

9.00% (Libor + 2.00% Cash, 4.00% PIK/M)

 

3/16/2007

 

6,350

 

3,520

(4)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($594 par due 3/2013)

 

9.00% (Libor + 2.00% Cash, 4.00% PIK/M)

 

3/16/2007

 

581

 

322

(4)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock (8,750 shares)

 

 

 

3/16/2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (552,430 shares)

 

 

 

3/16/2007

 

872

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants to purchase up to 11,313,678 Class B units

 

 

 

3/16/2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,201

 

5,174

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PODS Funding Corp.

 

Storage and warehousing

 

Senior subordinated loan ($25,125 par due 6/2015)

 

15.00%

 

12/23/2009

 

25,125

 

25,125

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($7,582 par due 12/2015)

 

16.64%

 

12/23/2009

 

6,326

 

7,582

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31,451

 

32,707

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United Road Towing, Inc.

 

Towing company

 

Junior secured loan ($18,889 par due 1/2014)

 

14.75% (Libor + 11.25 Cash, 1.00% PIK/Q)

 

4/1/2010

 

18,670

 

18,889

(4)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants to purchase up to 607 shares

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18,670

 

18,909

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wash Multifamily Laundry Systems, LLC (fka Web Services Company, LLC)

 

Laundry service and equipment provider

 

Senior secured loan ($4,875 par due 8/2014)

 

7.00% (Base Rate + 3.75%/Q)

 

6/15/2009

 

4,716

 

4,875

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($101,900 par due 8/2015)

 

10.88% (Libor + 9.38%/Q)

 

1/25/2011

 

101,900

 

101,900

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($3,100 par due 8/2015)

 

10.88% (Libor + 9.38%/Q)

 

1/25/2011

 

3,100

 

3,100

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

109,716

 

109,875

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

210,430

 

207,057

 

6.55

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Products- Non-durable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Augusta Sportswear, Inc.

 

Manufacturer of athletic apparel

 

Senior secured loan ($9,158 par due 7/2015)

 

8.50% (Libor + 7.50%/Q)

 

9/3/2010

 

9,158

 

9,158

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($1 par due 7/2015)

 

9.50% (Base Rate + 6.25%/Q )

 

9/3/2010

 

1

 

1

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,159

 

9,159

 

 

 

 

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Company(1)

 

Industry

 

Investment

 

Interest(5)(10)

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair Value

 

Percentage
of Net
Assets

 

Gilchrist & Soames, Inc.

 

Personal care manufacturer

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($1,000 par due 10/2013)

 

4.04% (Libor + 3.75%/S )

 

4/1/2010

 

1,000

 

1,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($750 par due 10/2013)

 

4.03% (Libor + 3.75%/S )

 

4/1/2010

 

750

 

750

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($22,902 par due 10/2013)

 

13.44%

 

4/1/2010

 

22,185

 

22,902

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23,935

 

24,652

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Insight Pharmaceuticals Corporation (6)

 

OTC drug products manufacturer

 

Senior subordinated loan ($25,704 par due 12/2017)

 

13.00% Cash, 2.00% PIK

 

4/1/2010

 

25,704

 

25,704

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (155,000 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

12,070

 

14,675

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

37,774

 

40,379

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Making Memories Wholesale, Inc. (7)

 

Scrapbooking branded products manufacturer

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($1,750 par due 8/2014)

 

10.00% (Libor + 6.50%/S )

 

8/21/2009

 

1,750

 

1,750

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($9,148 par due 8/2014)

 

 

 

8/21/2009

 

7,193

 

2,090

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($5,024 par due 8/2014)

 

 

 

8/21/2009

 

3,874

 

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (100 shares)

 

 

 

8/21/2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12,817

 

3,840

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Step2 Company, LLC

 

Toy manufacturer

 

Junior secured loan ($27,000 par due 4/2015)

 

10.00%

 

4/1/2010

 

25,557

 

27,000

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($30,000 par due 4/2015)

 

15.00%

 

4/1/2010

 

28,396

 

30,000

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common units (1,114,343 units)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

24

 

237

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants to purchase up to 3,157,895 units

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

676

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

53,977

 

57,913

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Thymes, LLC (7)

 

Cosmetic products manufacturer

 

Preferred units (6,283 units)

 

8.00% PIK

 

6/21/2007

 

5,956

 

6,636

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common units (5,400 units)

 

 

 

6/21/2007

 

 

383

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,956

 

7,019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Woodstream Corporation

 

Pet products manufacturer

 

Senior subordinated loan ($4,743 par due 2/2015)

 

12.00%

 

1/22/2010

 

4,743

 

4,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($50,257 par due 2/2015)

 

12.00%

 

1/22/2010

 

43,578

 

48,750

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (4,254 shares)

 

 

 

1/22/2010

 

1,222

 

2,685

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

49,543

 

56,035

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

193,161

 

198,997

 

6.29

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manufacturing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bundy Refrigeration International Holding B.V. (aka Tyde Group Worldwide) (8)

 

Refrigeration and cooling systems parts manufacturer

 

Senior secured loan ($8,756 par due 4/2012)

 

13.13% (Base Rate + 5.63%/M)

 

12/15/2010

 

8,756

 

8,756

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($15,651 par due 4/2012)

 

15.38% (Base Rate + 7.88%/Q )

 

12/15/2010

 

15,651

 

15,651

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24,407

 

24,407

 

 

 

 

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Company(1)

 

Industry

 

Investment

 

Interest(5)(10)

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair Value

 

Percentage
of Net
Assets

 

Component Hardware Group, Inc.

 

Commercial equipment manufacturer

 

Junior secured loan ($3,037 par due 12/2014)

 

7.00% Cash, 3.00% PIK

 

8/4/2010

 

3,037

 

3,037

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($10,206 par due 12/2014)

 

7.50% Cash, 5.00% PIK

 

4/1/2010

 

6,046

 

10,206

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants to purchase up to 1,462,500 shares of common stock

 

 

 

8/4/2010

 

 

1,932

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,083

 

15,175

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emerald Performance Materials, LLC

 

Polymers and performance materials manufacturer

 

Senior secured loan ($375 par due 11/2013)

 

8.25% (Libor + 4.25%/M)

 

5/16/2006

 

375

 

375

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($536 par due 11/2013)

 

8.25% (Libor + 4.25%/M)

 

5/16/2006

 

536

 

536

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($5,359 par due 11/2013)

 

8.25% (Libor + 4.25%/M)

 

5/16/2006

 

5,359

 

5,359

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($7,665 par due 11/2013)

 

8.25% (Libor + 4.25%/M)

 

5/16/2006

 

7,665

 

7,665

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($331 par due 11/2013)

 

8.50% (Base Rate + 1.75%/Q)

 

5/16/2006

 

331

 

331

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($474 par due 11/2013)

 

8.50% (Base Rate + 1.75%/Q)

 

5/16/2006

 

474

 

474

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($3,806 par due 11/2013)

 

10.00% (Libor + 6.00%/M)

 

5/16/2006

 

3,806

 

3,806

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($1,579 par due 11/2013)

 

10.00% (Libor + 6.00%/M)

 

5/16/2006

 

1,579

 

1,579

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($3,585 par due 11/2013)

 

13.00% Cash, 3.00% PIK

 

5/16/2006

 

3,585

 

3,585

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($5,128 par due 11/2013)

 

13.00% Cash, 3.00% PIK

 

5/16/2006

 

5,128

 

5,128

(2)(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28,838

 

28,838

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial Air Tool, LP and Affiliates d/b/a Industrial Air Tool (7)

 

Industrial products

 

Class B common units (37,125 units)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

6,000

 

16,216

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Member interest (375 units)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

7,419

 

164

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,419

 

16,380

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NetShape Technologies, Inc.

 

Metal precision engineered components manufacturer

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($972 par due 2/2013)

 

4.00% (Libor + 3.75%/M)

 

4/1/2010

 

521

 

602

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common units (1,000 units)

 

 

 

1/30/2007

 

1,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,521

 

602

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reflexite Corporation (7)

 

Developer and manufacturer of high-visibility reflective products

 

Senior subordinated loan ($3,282 par due 11/2014)

 

12.50% Cash, 5.50% PIK

 

2/26/2008

 

3,282

 

3,282

(4)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($5,999 par due 11/2014)

 

12.50% Cash, 5.50% PIK

 

2/26/2008

 

5,999

 

5,999

(3)(4)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (1,821,860 shares)

 

 

 

3/28/2006

 

27,435

 

30,523

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

36,716

 

39,804

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STS Operating, Inc.

 

Hydraulic systems equipment and supplies provider

 

Senior subordinated loan ($30,386 par due 1/2013)

 

11.00%

 

4/1/2010

 

29,562

 

30,386

(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UL Holding Co., LLC

 

Petroleum product manufacturer

 

Junior secured loan ($5,000 par due 12/2012)

 

15.00%

 

8/13/2010

 

5,000

 

5,000

 

 

 

 

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Company(1)

 

Industry

 

Investment

 

Interest(5)(10)

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair Value

 

Percentage
of Net
Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($2,103 par due 12/2012)

 

9.69% (Libor + 9.38%/Q)

 

2/13/2009

 

2,103

 

2,103

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($837 par due 12/2012)

 

9.69% (Libor + 9.38%/Q )

 

2/13/2009

 

837

 

837

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($2,114 par due 12/2012)

 

14.50%

 

2/13/2009

 

2,114

 

2,114

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($842 par due 12/2012)

 

14.50%

 

2/13/2009

 

842

 

842

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($10,782 par due 12/2012)

 

9.69% (Libor + 9.38%/Q )

 

2/13/2009

 

10,782

 

10,782

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($2,956 par due 12/2012)

 

14.50%

 

2/13/2009

 

2,956

 

2,956

(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($985 par due 12/2012)

 

14.50%

 

2/13/2009

 

985

 

985

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common units (50,000 units)

 

 

 

4/25/2008

 

500

 

109

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common units (207,843 units)

 

 

 

4/25/2008

 

 

452

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26,119

 

26,180

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

169,665

 

181,772

 

5.75

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Food and Beverage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apple & Eve, LLC and US Juice Partners, LLC (6)

 

Juice manufacturer

 

Senior secured loan ($13,440 par due 10/2013)

 

12.00% (Libor + 9.00%/M)

 

10/5/2007

 

13,440

 

13,440

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($14,140 par due 10/2013)

 

12.00% (Libor + 9.00%/M )

 

10/5/2007

 

14,140

 

14,140

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior units (50,000 units)

 

 

 

10/5/2007

 

5,000

 

4,984

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32,580

 

32,564

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Border Foods, Inc. (7)

 

Green chile and jalapeno products manufacturer

 

Senior secured loan ($28,526 par due 3/2012)

 

13.50%

 

4/1/2010

 

28,526

 

28,526

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock (100,000 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

21,346

 

23,293

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (148,838 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

13,472

 

6,795

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (87,707 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

4,004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (23,922 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

1,092

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

63,344

 

63,710

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Charter Baking Company, Inc.

 

Baked goods manufacturer

 

Senior subordinated loan ($7,111 par due 2/2013)

 

13.00% PIK

 

2/6/2008

 

7,111

 

7,111

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock (6,258 shares)

 

 

 

9/1/2006

 

2,500

 

1,650

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,611

 

8,761

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distant Lands Trading Co.

 

Coffee manufacturer

 

Common stock (1,294 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

980

 

850

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (2,157 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

980

 

850

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ideal Snacks Corporation

 

Snacks manufacturer

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($1,071 par due 6/2011)

 

8.50% (Base Rate + 4.00%/M)

 

4/1/2010

 

1,071

 

910

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

107,586

 

106,795

 

3.38

%

 

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Company(1)

 

Industry

 

Investment

 

Interest(5)(10)

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair Value

 

Percentage
of Net
Assets

 

Telecommunications

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

American Broadband Communications, LLC and American Broadband Holding Company

 

Broadband communication services

 

Senior secured loan ($523 par due 9/2013)

 

7.50% (Libor + 5.50%/Q)

 

9/1/2010

 

555

 

523

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($17,550 par due 9/2013)

 

7.50% (Libor + 5.50%/Q )

 

9/1/2010

 

16,752

 

17,550

(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($9,165 par due 9/2013)

 

7.50% (Libor + 5.50%/Q )

 

9/1/2010

 

9,165

 

9,165

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($32,932 par due 11/2014)

 

12.00% Cash, 2.00% PIK

 

2/8/2008

 

32,932

 

32,932

(2)(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($10,372 par due 11/2014)

 

12.00% Cash, 2.00% PIK

 

11/7/2007

 

10,372

 

10,372

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($26,010 par due 11/2014)

 

10.00% Cash, 4.00% PIK

 

9/1/2010

 

26,010

 

26,010

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants to purchase up to 378 shares

 

 

 

9/1/2010

 

 

7,330

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants to purchase up to 200 shares

 

 

 

11/7/2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

95,786

 

103,882

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Startec Equity, LLC (7)

 

Communication services

 

Member interest

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

95,786

 

103,882

 

3.28

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Environmental Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AWTP, LLC

 

Water treatment services

 

Junior secured loan ($4,755 par due 12/2012)

 

 

 

12/21/2005

 

4,755

 

1,517

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($2,086 par due 12/2012)

 

 

 

12/21/2005

 

2,086

 

666

(3)(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($4,755 par due 12/2012)

 

 

 

12/21/2005

 

4,755

 

1,517

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($2,086 par due 12/2012)

 

 

 

12/21/2005

 

2,086

 

666

(3)(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,682

 

4,366

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mactec, Inc.

 

Engineering and environmental services

 

Class B-4 stock (16 shares)

 

 

 

11/3/2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class C stock (5,556 shares)

 

 

 

11/3/2004

 

 

165

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

165

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RE Community Holdings II, Inc.and Pegasus Community Energy, LLC.

 

Operator of municipal recycling facilities

 

Senior secured loan ($36,700 par due 3/2016)

 

11.50% (Libor + 9.75%/M)

 

3/1/2011

 

36,700

 

36,700

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($8,300 par due 3/2016)

 

11.50% (Libor + 9.75%/M)

 

3/1/2011

 

8,300

 

8,300

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($5,000 par due 3/2016)

 

11.50% (Libor + 9.75%/Q )

 

3/1/2011

 

5,000

 

5,000

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock (1,000 shares)

 

 

 

3/1/2011

 

7,500

 

7,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

57,500

 

57,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sigma International Group, Inc. (8)

 

Water treatment parts manufacturer

 

Junior secured loan ($1,827 par due 10/2013)

 

16.00% (Libor + 8.00%/Q)

 

10/11/2007

 

1,823

 

1,279

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($3,986 par due 10/2013)

 

16.00% (Libor + 8.00%/Q)

 

10/11/2007

 

3,978

 

2,790

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($2,796 par due 10/2013)

 

16.00% (Base Rate + 6.50%/M)

 

10/11/2007

 

2,790

 

1,957

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($926 par due 10/2013)

 

16.00% (Base Rate + 6.50%/M)

 

10/11/2007

 

924

 

648

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($6,100 par due 10/2013)

 

16.00% (Base Rate + 6.50%/M)

 

10/11/2007

 

6,086

 

4,270

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($2,020 par due 10/2013)

 

16.00% (Base Rate + 6.50%/M)

 

10/11/2007

 

2,015

 

1,414

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17,616

 

12,358

 

 

 

 

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Company(1)

 

Industry

 

Investment

 

Interest(5)(10)

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair Value

 

Percentage
of Net
Assets

 

Waste Pro USA, Inc

 

Waste management services

 

Preferred Class A Common Equity (611,615 shares)

 

 

 

11/9/2006

 

12,263

 

17,781

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wastequip, Inc.

 

Waste management equipment manufacturer

 

Senior subordinated loan ($12,669 par due 2/2015)

 

 

 

2/5/2007

 

12,581

 

760

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (13,889 shares)

 

 

 

2/2/2007

 

1,389

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,970

 

760

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

115,031

 

92,930

 

2.94

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Products- Durable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bushnell Inc.

 

Sports optics manufacturer

 

Junior secured loan ($41,325 par due 2/2014)

 

6.80% (Libor + 6.50%/Q)

 

4/1/2010

 

31,344

 

35,126

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carlisle Wide Plank Floors, Inc.

 

Hardwood floor manufacturer

 

Senior secured loan ($1,545 par due 6/2011)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

1,450

 

773

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (345,056 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,450

 

773

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct Buy Holdings, Inc. and Direct Buy Investors, LP  (6)

 

Membership based buying club franchisor and operator

 

Junior secured note ($32,000 par due 2/2017)

 

12.00%

 

1/21/2011

 

31,069

 

24,640

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Partnership interests (83,333 shares)

 

 

 

11/30/2007

 

8,333

 

1,794

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Limited partnership interest (66,667 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

2,594

 

1,436

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

41,996

 

27,870

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

74,790

 

63,769

 

2.02

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial Real Estate Finance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10th Street, LLC (6)

 

Real estate holding company

 

Senior subordinated loan ($23,489 par due 11/2014)

 

8.93% Cash, 4.07% PIK

 

4/1/2010

 

23,489

 

23,489

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Member interest (10.00% interest)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

594

 

565

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Option (25,000 units)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

25

 

25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24,108

 

24,079

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allied Capital REIT, Inc. (7)

 

Real estate investment trust

 

Real estate equity interests

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

50

 

54

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate equity interests

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

1,075

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

50

 

1,129

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

American Commercial Coatings, Inc.

 

Real estate property

 

Commercial mortgage loan ($2,000 par due 12/2025)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

1,834

 

1,822

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aquila Binks Forest Development, LLC

 

Real estate developer

 

Commercial mortgage loan ($12,942 par due 6/2011)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

11,365

 

4,913

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate equity interests

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,365

 

4,913

 

 

 

 

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Company(1)

 

Industry

 

Investment

 

Interest(5)(10)

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair Value

 

Percentage
of Net
Assets

 

Cleveland East Equity, LLC

 

Hotel operator

 

Real estate equity interests

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

1,026

 

2,158

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commons R-3, LLC

 

Real estate developer

 

Real estate equity interests

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crescent Hotels & Resorts, LLC and affiliates (7)

 

Hotel operator

 

Senior secured loan ($433 par due 6/2010)

 

10.00%

 

4/1/2010

 

433

 

444

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($4,124 par due 1/2012)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

1,475

 

596

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($4,348 par due 6/2017)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

1,482

 

628

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($2,722 par due 6/2017)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

928

 

393

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($5,974 par due 9/2012)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

2,051

 

863

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($263 par due 3/2013)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

263

 

38

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($2.112 par due 9/2011)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($3,078 par due 1/2012)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($2,926 par due 6/2017)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($2,050 par due 6/2017)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($4,826 par due 9/2012)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred equity interest

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred equity interest

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common equity interest

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

35

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Member interests

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,667

 

2,996

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DI Safford, LLC

 

Hotel operator

 

Commercial mortgage loan ($5,311 par due 5/2032)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

2,757

 

2,750

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hot Light Brands, Inc. (7)

 

Real estate holding company

 

Senior secured loan ($27,393 par due 2/2011)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

4,875

 

4,543

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (93,500 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,875

 

4,543

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MGP Park Place Equity, LLC

 

Office building operator

 

Commercial mortgage loan ($6,000 par due 5/2011)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

150

 

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NPH, Inc.

 

Hotel property

 

Real estate equity interests

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

5,291

 

7,838

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Van Ness Hotel, Inc.

 

Hotel operator

 

Commercial mortgage loan ($3,750 par due 8/2013)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

1,027

 

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial mortgage loan ($13,579 par due 12/2011)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

13,579

 

11,513

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate equity interests

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,606

 

11,513

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

72,729

 

63,741

 

2.02

%

 

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Company(1)

 

Industry

 

Investment

 

Interest(5)(10)

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair Value

 

Percentage
of Net
Assets

 

Retail

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Savers, Inc. and SAI Acquisition Corporation

 

For-profit thrift retailer

 

Common stock (1,218,481 shares)

 

 

 

8/8/2006

 

4,909

 

9,907

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Things Remembered, Inc. and TRM Holdings Corporation

 

Personalized gifts retailer

 

Senior secured loan ($915 par due 3/2014)

 

9.00% (Libor + 7.00%/M)

 

9/28/2006

 

913

 

915

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($36,433 par due 3/2014)

 

9.00% (Libor + 7.00%/M)

 

9/28/2006

 

36,400

 

36,433

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($7,311 par due 3/2014)

 

9.00% (Libor + 7.00%/M)

 

9/28/2006

 

7,389

 

7,311

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock (73 shares)

 

 

 

3/19/2009

 

 

2,042

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock (80 shares)

 

 

 

9/28/2006

 

1,800

 

2,234

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (800 shares)

 

 

 

9/28/2006

 

200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants to purchase up to 859 shares of preferred stock

 

 

 

3/19/2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

46,702

 

48,935

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

51,611

 

58,842

 

1.86

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wholesale Distribution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BECO Holding Company, Inc.

 

Wholesale distributor of first response fire protection equipment and related parts

 

Common stock (25,000 shares)

 

 

 

7/30/2010

 

2,500

 

2,561

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stag-Parkway, Inc. (7)

 

Automotive aftermarket components supplier

 

Senior secured loan ($34,500 par due 12/2014)

 

12.50% (Libor + 11.00%/Q)

 

9/30/2010

 

34,500

 

34,500

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock (4,200 shares)

 

16.50%

 

9/30/2010

 

2,345

 

4,200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (10,200 shares)

 

 

 

9/30/2010

 

 

15,336

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

36,845

 

54,036

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

39,345

 

56,597

 

1.79

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Computers and Electronics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interactive Technology Solutions, LLC

 

IT services provider

 

Senior secured loan ($7,884 par due 6/2015)

 

9.50% (Libor + 5.50%/Q)

 

10/21/2010

 

7,884

 

7,884

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($8,833 par due 6/2015)

 

9.50% (Libor + 5.50%/Q )

 

10/21/2010

 

8,833

 

8,833

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16,717

 

16,717

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Network Hardware Resale, Inc.

 

Networking equipment resale provider

 

Senior secured loan ($12,024 par due 12/2011)

 

12% (Base Rate + 6.00%/Q )

 

4/1/2010

 

12,024

 

12,024

(2)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($19,221 par due 12/2015)

 

9.75% PIK

 

4/1/2010

 

19,383

 

21,063

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31,407

 

33,087

 

 

 

 

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Company(1)

 

Industry

 

Investment

 

Interest(5)(10)

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair Value

 

Percentage
of Net
Assets

 

TZ Merger Sub, Inc.

 

Healthcare enterprise software developer

 

Senior secured loan ($4,678 par due 8/2015)

 

6.75% (Base Rate + 3.50%/Q)

 

6/15/2009

 

4,601

 

4,678

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

52,725

 

54,482

 

1.72

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Automotive Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Driven Brands, Inc. (6)

 

Automotive aftermarket car care franchisor

 

Senior secured loan ($3,200 par due 10/2014)

 

6.50% (Libor + 5.00%/Q )

 

5/12/2010

 

3,121

 

3,200

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($480 par due 10/2014)

 

6.50% (Libor + 5.00%/Q )

 

4/1/2010

 

468

 

480

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($148 par due 10/2014)

 

7.00% (Base Rate + 3.75%/Q )

 

4/1/2010

 

144

 

148

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (3,772,098 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

4,939

 

6,931

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,672

 

10,759

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Penn Detroit Diesel Allison, LLC (7)

 

Diesel engine manufacturer

 

Member interest (70,249 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

20,069

 

25,553

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28,741

 

36,312

 

1.15

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Containers-Packaging

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial Container Services, LLC (6)

 

Industrial container manufacturer, reconditioner and servicer

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($1,033 par due 9/2011)

 

5.75% (Base Rate + 2.50%/Q)

 

9/30/2005

 

1,033

 

1,033

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($20 par due 9/2011)

 

4.25% (Libor + 4.00%/Q )

 

6/21/2006

 

20

 

20

(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($54 par due 9/2011)

 

4.25% (Libor + 4.00%/Q )

 

6/21/2006

 

54

 

54

(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($80 par due 9/2011)

 

4.25% (Libor + 4.00%/Q )

 

6/21/2006

 

80

 

80

(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($308 par due 9/2011)

 

4.25% (Libor + 4.00%/Q )

 

6/21/2006

 

308

 

308

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($821 par due 9/2011)

 

4.25% (Libor + 4.00%/Q )

 

6/21/2006

 

821

 

821

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($1,231 par due 9/2011)

 

4.25% (Libor + 4.00%/Q )

 

6/21/2006

 

1,231

 

1,231

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($24 par due 9/2011)

 

5.75% (Base Rate + 2.50%/Q )

 

6/21/2006

 

24

 

24

(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($368 par due 9/2011)

 

5.75% (Base Rate + 2.50%/Q )

 

6/21/2006

 

368

 

368

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common units (1,800,000 units)

 

 

 

9/29/2005

 

1,800

 

17,138

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,739

 

21,077

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,739

 

21,077

 

0.67

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health Clubs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Athletic Club Holdings, Inc.

 

Premier health club operator

 

Senior secured loan ($7,250 par due 10/2013)

 

4.75% (Libor + 4.50%/M)

 

10/11/2007

 

7,250

 

6,670

(2)(12)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($11,500 par due 10/2013)

 

4.75% (Libor + 4.50%/M )

 

10/11/2007

 

11,500

 

10,580

(3)(12)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18,750

 

17,250

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18,750

 

17,250

 

0.55

%

 

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Company(1)

 

Industry

 

Investment

 

Interest(5)(10)

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair Value

 

Percentage
of Net
Assets

 

Printing, Publishing and Media

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EarthColor, Inc.  (7)

 

Printing management services

 

Common stock (89,435 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LVCG Holdings LLC (7)

 

Commercial printer

 

Membership interests (56.53% interest)

 

 

 

10/12/2007

 

6,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

National Print Group, Inc.

 

Printing management services

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($1,141 par due 10/2012)

 

9.00% (Libor + 6.00%/Q)

 

3/2/2006

 

1,141

 

1,027

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($1,924 par due 10/2012)

 

9.00% (Base Rate + 5.00%/Q )

 

3/2/2006

 

1,924

 

1,732

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($7,786 par due 10/2012)

 

14.00% (Libor + 6.00% Cash, 5.00% PIK/Q )

 

3/2/2006

 

7,458

 

7,631

(3)(4)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($32 par due 10/2012)

 

14.00% (Base Rate + 5.00% Cash, 5.00% PIK/Q )

 

3/2/2006

 

30

 

31

(3)(4)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock (9,344 shares)

 

 

 

3/2/2006

 

2,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12,553

 

10,421

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Teaching Company, LLC and The Teaching Company Holdings, Inc.

 

Education publications provider

 

Preferred stock (21,711 shares)

 

 

 

9/29/2006

 

2,171

 

3,659

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (15,393 shares)

 

 

 

9/29/2006

 

3

 

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,174

 

3,668

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21,327

 

14,089

 

0.45

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AP Global Holdings, Inc.

 

Safety and security equipment manufacturer

 

Senior secured loan ($6,274 par due 10/2013)

 

4.02% (Libor + 3.75%/M)

 

11/18/2007

 

6,246

 

6,274

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wyle Laboratories, Inc. and Wyle Holdings, Inc.

 

Provider of specialized engineering, scientific and technical services

 

Senior preferred stock (775 shares)

 

8.00% PIK

 

1/17/2008

 

89

 

89

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (1,885,195 shares)

 

 

 

1/17/2008

 

2,291

 

1,984

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,380

 

2,073

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,626

 

8,347

 

0.26

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oil and Gas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Geotrace Technologies, Inc.

 

Reservoir processing, development

 

Warrants to purchase up to 43,356 shares of common stock

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

54

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants to purchase up to 26,622 shares of common stock

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

33

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants to purchase up to 80,063 shares of preferred stock

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

1,738

 

177

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants to purchase up to 130,390 shares of preferred stock

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

1,067

 

289

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,892

 

466

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,892

 

466

 

0.01

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Housing- Building Materials

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HB&G Building Products

 

Synthetic and wood product manufacturer

 

Senior subordinated loan ($8,956 par due 3/2013)

 

 

 

10/8/2004

 

8,991

 

179

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (2,743 shares)

 

 

 

10/8/2004

 

753

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants to purchase up to 4,464 shares of common stock

 

 

 

10/8/2004

 

653

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,397

 

179

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,397

 

179

 

0.01

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

4,214,764

 

$

4,263,033

 

134.78

%

 

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(1)           Other than our investments listed in footnote 7 below, we do not “Control” any of our portfolio companies, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Investment Company Act”). In general, under the Investment Company Act, we would “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. All of our portfolio company investments are subject to legal restrictions on sales which as of March 31, 2011 represented 135% of the Company’s net assets or 91% of the Company’s total assets.

 

The investments not otherwise pledged as collateral in respect of the Debt Securitization (as defined below) or the Revolving Funding Facility (as defined below) by the respective obligors thereunder are pledged as collateral by the Company and certain of its other subsidiaries for the Revolving Credit Facility (as defined below)(except for a limited number of exceptions as provided in the credit agreement governing the Revolving Credit Facility).

 

(2)           These assets are owned by the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary Ares Capital CP Funding LLC (“Ares Capital CP”), are pledged as collateral for the Revolving Funding Facility and, as a result, are not directly available to the creditors of the Company to satisfy any obligations of the Company other than Ares Capital CP’s obligations under the Revolving Funding Facility (see Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements).

 

(3)           Pledged as collateral for the Debt Securitization.

 

(4)           Has a payment-in-kind interest feature (see Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements).

 

(5)           Investments without an interest rate are non-income producing.

 

(6)           As defined in the Investment Company Act, we are deemed to be an “Affiliated Person” of this portfolio company because we own 5% or more of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities or we have the power to exercise control over the management or policies of such portfolio company (including through a management agreement). Transactions during the three months ended March 31, 2011 in which the issuer was an Affiliated company (but not a portfolio company that we “Control”) are as follows:

 

Company

 

Purchases

 

Redemptions
(cost)

 

Sales (cost)

 

Interest
income

 

Capital
structuring
service fees

 

Dividend
Income

 

Other income

 

Net realized
gains (losses)

 

Net unrealized
gains (losses)

 

10th Street LLC

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

759

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

(12

)

Apple & Eve, LLC and US Juice Partners, LLC

 

$

 

$

2,682

 

$

 

$

856

 

$

 

$

 

$

12

 

$

 

$

(52

)

BB&T Capital Partners

 

$

 

$

1,792

 

$

 

$

 

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

64

 

 

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Carador, PLC

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

1,280

 

Campus Management Corp. and Campus Management Acquisition Corp.

 

$

571

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

111

 

CT Technologies Intermediate Holdings, Inc. and CT Technologies Holdings, LLC

 

$

 

$

 

$

8,763

 

$

61

 

$

 

$

2,087

 

$

 

$

1,561

 

$

(218

)

Direct Buy Holdings, Inc. and Direct Buy Investors LP

 

$

38,800

 

$

79,995

 

$

9,946

 

$

1,677

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

2,770

 

$

(12,555

)

Driven Brands, Inc.

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

69

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

3

 

$

614

 

DSI Renal, Inc.

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

3,138

 

$

 

$

 

$

10

 

$

 

$

2,431

 

Dwyer Group, Inc.

 

$

 

$

 

$

1,708

 

$

969

 

$

 

$

15

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

Firstlight Financial Corporation

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

131

 

$

 

$

 

$

63

 

$

 

$

2,481

 

Growing Family, Inc. and GFH Holdings, LLC

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

171

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

962

 

Imperial Capital Group, LLC

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

172

 

$

 

$

 

$

371

 

Industrial Container Services, LLC

 

$

1,652

 

$

2,900

 

$

 

$

39

 

$

 

$

 

$

28

 

$

 

$

1,934

 

InSight Pharmaceuticals Corporation

 

$

 

$

30,139

 

$

 

$

1,650

 

$

 

$

 

$

640

 

$

 

$

1,243

 

Investor Group Services, LLC

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

102

 

$

3

 

$

 

$

(6

)

Multi-Ad Services, Inc.

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

793

 

Pillar Processing LLC and PHL Holding Co.

 

$

 

$

8,120

 

$

 

$

612

 

$

 

$

 

$

8

 

$

 

$

(1,445

)

Primis Marketing Group, Inc. and Primis Holdings, LLC

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

Regency Equity Corp.

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

639

 

Soteria Imaging Services, LLC

 

$

 

$

802

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

(193

)

VSS-Tranzact Holdings, LLC

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

175

 

Universal Environmental Services, LLC

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

Universal Trailer Corporation

 

$

 

$

 

$

7,930

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

(7,930

)

$

7,930

 

 

(7)           As defined in the Investment Company Act, we are deemed to be an “Affiliated Person” of this portfolio company because we own 5% or more of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities or we have the power to exercise control over the management or policies of such portfolio company (including through a management agreement). In addition, as defined in the Investment Company Act, we “Control” this portfolio company because we own more than 25% of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities or we have the power to exercise control over the management or policies of such portfolio company (including through a management agreement). Transactions during the period for the three months ended March 31, 2011 in which the issuer was both an Affiliated company and a portfolio company that we Control are as follows:

 

Company

 

Purchases

 

Redemptions
(cost)

 

Sales (cost)

 

Interest
income

 

Capital
structuring
service fees

 

Dividend
Income

 

Other income

 

Net realized
gains (losses)

 

Net unrealized
gains (losses)

 

AGILE Fund I, LLC

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

3

 

$

 

$

 

$

(67

)

Allied Capital REIT, Inc.

 

$

 

$

115

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

585

 

$

510

 

AllBridge Financial, LLC

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

2,441

 

Aviation Properties Corporation

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

BenefitMall Holdings, Inc.

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

1,815

 

$

 

$

 

$

125

 

$

 

$

871

 

Border Foods, Inc.

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

963

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

3,968

 

Callidus Capital Corporation

 

$

6,000

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

(3,591

)

Ciena Capital LLC

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

1,170

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

(7,751

)

Citipostal, Inc.

 

$

900

 

$

1,210

 

$

 

$

1,648

 

$

 

$

 

$

89

 

$

 

$

(5,564

)

Coverall North America, Inc.

 

$

 

$

30,907

 

$

 

$

356

 

$

 

$

 

$

75

 

$

(6,832

)

$

7,624

 

Crescent Equity Corp.

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

180

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

(741

)

EarthColor, Inc.

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

HCI Equity, LLC

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

(51

)

HCP Acquisition Holdings, LLC

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

(383

)

Hot Light Brands, Inc.

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

(86

)

Huddle House Inc.

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

749

 

$

 

$

 

$

187

 

$

 

$

(16

)

IAT Equity, LLC

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

92

 

$

 

$

1,443

 

Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.

 

$

9,419

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

4,762

 

$

 

$

 

$

24,809

 

Ivy Hill Middle Market Credit Fund, Ltd.

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

1,173

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

1,499

 

Knightsbridge CLO 2007-1 Ltd.

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

468

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

2,779

 

Knightsbridge CLO 2008-1 Ltd.

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

676

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

3,147

 

LVCG Holdings, LLC

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

Making Memories Wholesale, Inc.

 

$

1,250

 

$

345

 

$

 

$

23

 

$

 

$

 

$

2

 

$

 

$

(3,613

)

MVL Group, Inc.

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

2,105

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

(81

)

Orion Foods, LLC

 

$

2,000

 

$

 

$

 

$

2,440

 

$

 

$

 

$

19

 

$

 

$

(487

)

PENN Detroit Diesel Allison LLC

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

125

 

$

 

$

3,497

 

Reflexite Corporation

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

456

 

$

 

$

 

$

9

 

$

 

$

 

Senior Secured Loan Fund LLC*

 

$

123,273

 

$

 

$

 

$

23,321

 

$

5,593

 

$

 

$

2,389

 

$

 

$

(3,693

)

Stag-Parkway, Inc.

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

1,078

 

$

 

$

17

 

$

63

 

$

 

$

1,332

 

Startec Equity, LLC

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

The Thymes, LLC

 

$

 

$

947

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

118

 

$

 

$

 

$

945

 

 

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*              Together with GE Commercial Finance Investment Advisory Services LLC (“GE”), we serve as co-managers of the Senior Secured Loan Fund LLC d/b/a the “Senior Secured Loan Program” (the “SSLP”). Investments and portfolio decisions made by the SSLP, as well as decisions relating to the operations of the SSLP, must generally be approved by both the Company and GE; therefore, although the Company owns more than 25% of the voting securities of the SSLP, the Company does not believe that it has control over the SSLP (for purposes of the Investment Company Act or otherwise).

 

(8)           Non-U.S. company or principal place of business outside the U.S. and as a result is not a qualifying asset under Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act. Under the Investment Company Act, we may not acquire any non-qualifying asset unless, at the time such acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of our total assets.

 

(9)           Non-registered investment company under Section 3(c) of the Investment Company Act and as a result is not a qualifying asset under Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act. Under the Investment Company Act, we may not acquire any non-qualifying asset unless, at the time such acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of our total assets.

 

(10)         Variable rate loans to our portfolio companies bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to either LIBOR or an alternate base rate (commonly based on the Federal Funds Rate or the Prime Rate), at the borrower’s option, which reset annually (A), semi-annually (S), quarterly (Q), bi-monthly (B), monthly (M) or daily (D). For each such loan, we have provided the interest rate in effect on the date presented.

 

(11)         In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this security, we are entitled to receive an additional interest amount of 5.00% on $40 million aggregate principal amount outstanding of the portfolio company’s senior term debt previously syndicated by us.

 

(12)         In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this security, we are entitled to receive an additional interest amount of 2.50% on $25 million aggregate principal amount outstanding of the portfolio company’s senior term debt previously syndicated by us.

 

(13)         Loan was on non-accrual status as of March 31, 2011.

 

(14)         Loan includes interest rate floor feature.

 

(15)         In addition to the interest earned based on the contractual stated interest rate of this security, the notes entitle us to receive a portion of the excess cash flow from the SSLP’s loan portfolio, which may result in a return to the Company greater than the contractual stated interest rate.

 

(16)         Public company with outstanding equity with a market value in excess of $250 million and as a result is not a qualifying asset under Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act. Under the Investment Company Act, we may not acquire any non-qualifying asset unless, at the time such acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of our total assets.

 

(17)         In the first quarter of 2011, the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Staff”) informally communicated to certain business development companies the Staff’s belief that certain entities, which would be classified as an “investment company” under the Investment Company Act but for the exception from the definition of “investment company” set forth in Rule 3a-7 promulgated under the Investment Company Act, could not be treated as eligible portfolio companies (as defined in Section 2(a)(46) of the Investment Company Act). Ares Capital continues to believe that the language of Section 2(a)(46) of the Investment Company Act permits a business development company to treat as “eligible portfolio companies” entities that rely on the 3a-7 exception.  However, given the current uncertainty in this area, Ares Capital has, solely for purposes of calculating the composition of its portfolio pursuant to Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act, identified these entities in our schedule of investments as “non-qualifying assets” should the Staff ultimately disagree with Ares Capital's position.

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2010

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Company(1)

 

Industry

 

Investment

 

Interest(5)(10)

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair
Value

 

Percentage
of Net
Assets

 

Investment Funds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AGILE Fund I, LLC(7)(9)

 

Investment partnership

 

Member interest (0.50% interest)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

$

264

 

$

217

 

 

 

BB&T Capital Partners/Windsor Mezzanine Fund, LLC(6)(9)

 

Investment company

 

Member interest (32.59% interest)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

11,900

 

15,704

 

 

 

Callidus Debt Partners CDO Fund I, Ltd.(8)(9)

 

Investment company

 

Class C notes ($18,800 par due 12/2013)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

2,669

 

1,239

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class D notes ($9,400 par due 12/2013)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 



 



(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,669

 

1,239

 

 

 

Callidus Debt Partners CLO Fund III, Ltd.(8)(9)

 

Investment company

 

Preferred shares (23,600,000 shares)

 

7.18%

 

4/1/2010

 

4,343

 

7,324

 

 

 

Callidus Debt Partners CLO Fund IV, Ltd.(8)(9)

 

Investment company

 

Class D notes ($3,000 par due 4/2020)

 

4.84% (Libor + 4.55%/Q)

 

4/1/2010

 

1,824

 

1,817

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subordinated notes ($17,500 par due 4/2020)

 

14.92%

 

4/1/2010

 

6,935

 

11,720

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,759

 

13,537

 

 

 

Callidus Debt Partners CLO Fund V, Ltd.(8)(9)

 

Investment company

 

Subordinated notes ($14,150 par due 11/2020)

 

23.49%

 

4/1/2010

 

8,586

 

11,995

 

 

 

Callidus Debt Partners CLO Fund VI, Ltd.(8)(9)

 

Investment company

 

Class D notes ($9,000 par due 10/2021)

 

6.29% (Libor + 6.00%/Q)

 

4/1/2010

 

4,039

 

5,538

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subordinated notes ($25,500 par due 10/2021)

 

20.14%

 

4/1/2010

 

11,572

 

22,711

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15,611

 

28,249

 

 

 

Callidus Debt Partners CLO Fund VII, Ltd.(8)(9)

 

Investment company

 

Subordinated notes ($28,000 par due 1/2021)

 

11.94%

 

4/1/2010

 

10,216

 

17,197

 

 

 

Callidus MAPS CLO Fund I LLC

 

Investment company

 

Class E notes ($17,000 par due 12/2017)

 

5.79% (Libor + 5.5%/Q)

 

4/1/2010

 

11,863

 

11,535

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subordinated notes ($47,900 par due 12/2017)

 

8.62%

 

4/1/2010

 

12,652

 

19,156

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24,515

 

30,691

 

 

 

Callidus MAPS CLO Fund II, Ltd.(8)(9)

 

Investment company

 

Class D notes ($7,700 par due 7/2022)

 

4.54% (Libor + 4.25%/Q)

 

4/1/2010

 

3,428

 

4,364

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subordinated notes ($17,900 par due 7/2022)

 

18.41%

 

4/1/2010

 

8,857

 

13,624

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12,285

 

17,988

 

 

 

Carador PLC(6)(8)(9)(16)

 

Investment company

 

Ordinary shares (7,110,525 shares)

 

 

 

12/15/2006

 

9,033

 

5,333

 

 

 

CIC Flex, LP(9)

 

Investment partnership

 

Limited partnership units (0.94 unit)

 

 

 

9/7/2007

 

2,553

 

2,500

 

 

 

Covestia Capital Partners, LP(9)

 

Investment partnership

 

Limited partnership interest (47.00% interest)

 

 

 

6/17/2008

 

1,059

 

1,041

 

 

 

Dryden XVIII Leveraged Loan 2007 Limited(8)(9)

 

Investment company

 

Class B notes ($9,000 par due 10/2019)

 

4.79% (Libor + 4.50%/Q)

 

4/1/2010

 

3,816

 

4,823

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subordinated notes ($21,164 par due 10/2019)

 

23.01%

 

4/1/2010

 

12,266

 

19,436

 

 

 

Dynamic India Fund IV, LLC(9)

 

Investment company

 

Member interest (5.44% interest)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

4,822

 

4,822

 

 

 

Fidus Mezzanine Capital, L.P.(9)

 

Investment partnership

 

Limited partnership interest (29.12% interest)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

9,206

 

7,499

 

 

 

Firstlight Financial Corporation(6)(9)

 

Investment company

 

Senior subordinated loan ($73,811 par due 12/2016)

 

1.00% PIK

 

12/31/2006

 

73,569

 

54,050

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (10,000 shares)

 

 

 

12/31/2006

 

10,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (30,000 shares)

 

 

 

12/31/2006

 

30,000

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

113,569

 

54,050

 

 

 

HCI Equity, LLC(7)(8)(9)

 

Investment company

 

Member interest (100% interest)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

808

 

993

 

 

 

Imperial Capital Private Opportunities, LP(6)(9)

 

Investment partnership

 

Limited partnership interest (80% interest)

 

 

 

5/10/2007

 

6,643

 

5,300

 

 

 

 

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Company(1)

 

Industry

 

Investment

 

Interest(5)(10)

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair
Value

 

Percentage
of Net
Assets

 

Ivy Hill Middle Market Credit Fund, Ltd.(7)(8)(9)

 

Investment company

 

Class B deferrable interest notes ($40,000 par due 11/2018)

 

6.25% (Libor + 6.00%/Q)

 

11/20/2007

 

40,000

 

37,200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subordinated notes ($15,351 par due 11/2018)

 

15.50%

 

11/20/2007

 

15,351

 

14,737

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

55,351

 

51,937

 

 

 

Knightsbridge CLO 2007-1 Ltd.(7)(8)(9)

 

Investment company

 

Class E notes ($20,350 par due 1/2022)

 

9.29% (Libor + 9.00%/Q)

 

3/24/2010

 

14,852

 

14,545

 

 

 

Knightsbridge CLO 2008-1 Ltd.(7)(8)(9)

 

Investment company

 

Class C notes ($14,400 par due 6/2018)

 

7.80% (Libor + 7.50%/Q)

 

3/24/2010

 

14,400

 

14,400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class D notes ($9,000 par due 6/2018)

 

8.79% (Libor + 8.50%/Q)

 

3/24/2010

 

9,000

 

9,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class E notes ($14,850 par due 6/2018)

 

5.29% (Libor + 5.00%/Q)

 

3/24/2010

 

13,596

 

10,488

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

36,996

 

33,888

 

 

 

Kodiak Funding, LP(9)

 

Investment partnership

 

Limited partnership interest (1.52% interest)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

918

 

788

 

 

 

Novak Biddle Venture Partners III, L.P.(9)

 

Investment partnership

 

Limited partnership interest (2.47% interest)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

221

 

254

 

 

 

Pangaea CLO 2007-1 Ltd.(8)(9)

 

Investment company

 

Class D notes ($15,000 par due 1/2021)

 

5.04% (Libor + 4.75%/Q)

 

4/1/2010

 

9,061

 

8,307

 

 

 

Partnership Capital Growth Fund I, LP(9)

 

Investment partnership

 

Limited partnership interest (25% interest)

 

 

 

6/16/2006

 

2,370

 

2,393

 

 

 

Senior Secured Loan Fund LLC(7)(15)

 

Investment company

 

Subordinated certificates ($548,161 par due 12/2015)

 

8.30% (Libor + 8.00%/Q)

 

10/30/2009

 

537,439

 

561,674

 

 

 

Trivergance Capital Partners, LP(9)

 

Investment partnership

 

Limited partnership interest (100% interest)

 

 

 

6/5/2008

 

3,162

 

 

 

 

VSC Investors LLC(9)

 

Investment company

 

Membership interest (4.63% interest)

 

 

 

1/24/2008

 

994

 

699

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

924,287

 

924,423

 

30.30

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Healthcare-Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Axium Healthcare Pharmacy, Inc.

 

Specialty pharmacy provider

 

Senior subordinated loan ($3,160 par due 3/2015)

 

8.00%

 

4/1/2010

 

2,915

 

3,002

(4)

 

 

CCS Group Holdings, LLC

 

Correctional facility healthcare operator

 

Class A units (1,000,000 units)

 

 

 

8/19/2010

 

1,000

 

1,000

 

 

 

CT Technologies Intermediate Holdings, Inc. and CT Technologies Holdings, LLC(6)

 

Healthcare analysis services

 

Preferred stock (7,427 shares)

 

 

 

6/15/2007

 

8,763

 

8,325

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (9,679 shares)

 

 

 

6/15/2007

 

4,000

 

9,656

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (1,546 shares)

 

 

 

6/15/2007

 

 

1,542

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12,763

 

19,523

 

 

 

DSI Renal Inc.(6)

 

Dialysis provider

 

Senior secured loan ($9,359 par due 3/2013)

 

8.50% (Libor + 6.50%/M)

 

4/4/2006

 

9,284

 

9,359

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($69,009 par due 4/2014)

 

6.00% Cash, 10.00% PIK

 

4/4/2006

 

68,523

 

69,006

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common units (19,726 units)

 

 

 

4/4/2006

 

19,684

 

40,687

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

97,491

 

119,052

 

 

 

GG Merger Sub I, Inc.

 

Drug testing services

 

Senior secured loan ($11,330 par due 12/2014)

 

4.31% (Libor + 4.0%/Q)

 

12/14/2007

 

10,944

 

10,764

(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($12,000 par due 12/2014)

 

4.31% (Libor + 4.0%/Q)

 

12/14/2007

 

11,586

 

11,400

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22,530

 

22,164

 

 

 

HCP Acquisition Holdings, LLC(7)

 

Healthcare compliance advisory services

 

Class A units (10,044,176 units)

 

 

 

6/26/2008

 

10,044

 

5,070

 

 

 

Heartland Dental Care, Inc.

 

Dental services

 

Senior subordinated loan ($27,717 par due 7/2014)

 

14.25%

 

7/31/2008

 

27,717

 

28,548

 

 

 

INC Research, Inc.

 

Pharmaceutical and biotechnology

 

Senior subordinated loan ($10,039 par due 9/2017)

 

13.50%

 

9/27/2010

 

10,039

 

10,039

 

 

 

 

 

consulting services

 

Common stock (1,000,000 shares)

 

 

 

9/27/2010

 

1,000

 

1,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,039

 

11,039

 

 

 

Magnacare Holdings, Inc., Magnacare Administrative Services, LLC, and Magnacare, LLC

 

Healthcare professional provider

 

Senior secured loan ($66,169 par due 9/2016)

 

9.75% (Libor + 8.75%/Q)

 

9/13/2010

 

66,169

 

66,169

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($48,511 par due 9/2016)

 

9.75% (Libor + 8.75%/Q)

 

9/13/2010

 

48,511

 

48,511

(2)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($9,023 par due 9/2016)

 

9.75% (Libor + 8.75%/Q)

 

9/13/2010

 

9,023

 

9,023

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

123,703

 

123,703

 

 

 

MPBP Holdings, Inc., Cohr Holdings, Inc. and MPBP Acquisition Co., Inc.

 

Healthcare equipment services

 

Junior secured loan ($18,851 par due 1/2014)

 

 

 

1/31/2007

 

18,851

 

943

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($11,310 par due 1/2014)

 

 

 

1/31/2007

 

11,310

 

566

(3)(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (50,000 shares)

 

 

 

1/31/2007

 

5,000

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

35,161

 

1,509

 

 

 

 

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Company(1)

 

Industry

 

Investment

 

Interest(5)(10)

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair
Value

 

Percentage
of Net
Assets

 

MWD Acquisition Sub, Inc.

 

Dental services

 

Junior secured loan ($5,000 par due 5/2013)

 

6.51% (Libor + 6.25%/M)

 

5/3/2007

 

5,000

 

4,800

(3)

 

 

NS Merger Sub. Inc. and NS Holdings, Inc.

 

Healthcare technology provider

 

Senior subordinated loan ($579 par due 6/2017)

 

13.50%

 

6/21/2010

 

579

 

579

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($50,000 par due 6/2017)

 

13.50%

 

6/21/2010

 

50,000

 

50,000

(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (2,500,000 shares)

 

 

 

6/21/2010

 

2,500

 

2,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

53,079

 

53,079

 

 

 

OnCURE Medical Corp.

 

Radiation oncology care provider

 

Common stock (857,143 shares)

 

 

 

8/18/2006

 

3,000

 

2,910

 

 

 

Passport Health Communications, Inc., Passport Holding Corp. and Prism Holding Corp.

 

Healthcare technology provider

 

Senior secured loan ($11,287 par due 5/2014)

 

8.25% (Libor + 7.0%/Q)

 

5/9/2008

 

11,287

 

11,287

(2)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($10,419 par due 5/2014)

 

8.25% (Libor + 7.0%/Q)

 

5/9/2008

 

10,419

 

10,419

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series A preferred stock (1,594,457 shares)

 

 

 

7/30/2008

 

11,156

 

10,978

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (16,106 shares)

 

 

 

7/30/2008

 

100

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32,962

 

32,684

 

 

 

PG Mergersub, Inc.

 

Provider of patient surveys, management

 

Senior secured loan ($1,100 par due 11/3/2015)

 

6.75% (Libor + 5.0%/Q)

 

11/3/2010

 

1,098

 

1,100

(14)

 

 

 

 

reports and national databases for

 

Senior secured loan ($9,200 par due 11/3/2015)

 

6.75% (Libor + 5.0%/Q)

 

11/3/2010

 

9,171

 

9,200

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

integrated healthcare delivery system

 

Senior subordinated loan ($4,000 par due 3/2016)

 

12.50%

 

3/12/2008

 

3,948

 

4,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock (333 shares)

 

 

 

3/12/2008

 

125

 

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (16,667 shares)

 

 

 

3/12/2008

 

167

 

471

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,509

 

14,780

 

 

 

Reed Group, Ltd.

 

Medical disability management services

 

Senior secured loan ($10,755 par due 12/2013)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

9,129

 

9,142

(13)

 

 

 

 

provider

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($1,250 par due 12/2013)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

1,097

 

1,063

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($19,625 par due 12/2013)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

15,918

 

10,714

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity interests

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

203

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26,347

 

20,919

 

 

 

Regency Healthcare Group, LLC(6)

 

Hospice provider

 

Preferred member interest (1,293,960 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

2,007

 

1,672

 

 

 

Soteria Imaging Services, LLC(6)

 

Outpatient medical imaging provider

 

Junior secured loan ($1,687 par due 11/2010)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

1,644

 

1,383

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($2,422 par due 11/2010)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

2,361

 

1,986

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred member interest (1,881,234 units)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,005

 

3,369

 

 

 

Sunquest Information Systems, Inc.

 

Laboratory software solutions provider

 

Junior secured loan ($95,000 par due 6/2017)

 

9.75% (Libor + 8.50%/M)

 

12/16/2010

 

95,000

 

95,000

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($50,000 par due 6/2017)

 

9.75% (Libor + 8.50%/M)

 

12/16/2010

 

50,000

 

50,000

(2)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

145,000

 

145,000

 

 

 

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.

 

Dialysis provider

 

Senior subordinated loan ($20,235 par due 5/2017)

 

11.25% Cash, 2.00% PIK

 

5/24/2010

 

20,235

 

20,235

(4)

 

 

Univita Health Inc.

 

Outsourced services provider

 

Senior subordinated loan ($21,094 par due 12/2014)

 

12.00% Cash, 3.00% PIK

 

12/22/2009

 

21,094

 

21,094

(4)

 

 

VOTC Acquisition Corp.

 

Radiation oncology care provider

 

Senior secured loan ($7,580 par due 7/2012)

 

11.00% Cash, 2.00% PIK

 

6/30/2008

 

7,580

 

7,580

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock (3,888,222 shares)

 

 

 

7/14/2008

 

8,748

 

11,624

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16,328

 

19,204

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

687,929

 

674,356

 

22.11

%

Business Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aviation Properties Corporation(7)

 

Aviation services

 

Common stock (100 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

BenefitMall Holdings Inc.(7)

 

Employee benefits broker services

 

Senior subordinated loan ($40,326 par due 6/2014)

 

18.00%

 

4/1/2010

 

40,326

 

40,326

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (39,274,290 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

53,510

 

50,450

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

93,836

 

90,776

 

 

 

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

 

Strategy and technology consulting services

 

Senior secured loan ($733 par due 7/2015)

 

7.50% (Libor + 4.50%/M)

 

7/31/2008

 

721

 

733

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($101 par due 7/2016)

 

13.00%

 

7/31/2008

 

90

 

104

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($5,007 par due 7/2016)

 

13.00%

 

7/31/2008

 

4,983

 

5,157

(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,794

 

5,994

 

 

 

 

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Company(1)

 

Industry

 

Investment

 

Interest(5)(10)

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair
Value

 

Percentage
of Net
Assets

 

CitiPostal Inc.(7)

 

Document storage and management services

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($691 par due 12/2013)

 

6.50% (Libor + 4.50%/M)

 

4/1/2010

 

691

 

691

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($700 par due 12/2013)

 

6.50% (Libor + 4.50%/Q)

 

4/1/2010

 

700

 

700

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($1,250 par due 12/2013)

 

6.75% (Base Rate + 3.25%/Q)

 

4/1/2010

 

1,250

 

1,250

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($49,333 par due 12/2013)

 

11.00% Cash, 2.00% PIK

 

4/1/2010

 

49,333

 

49,333

(2)(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($482 par due 12/2013)

 

11.00% Cash, 2.00% PIK

 

4/1/2010

 

482

 

482

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($12,526 par due 12/2015)

 

16.00% PIK

 

4/1/2010

 

12,526

 

12,022

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (37,024 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

64,982

 

64,478

 

 

 

Cook Inlet Alternative Risk, LLC

 

Risk management services

 

Senior secured loan ($40,000 par due 4/2013)

 

8.50%

 

4/1/2010

 

25,124

 

26,083

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($44,346 par due 4/2013)

 

8.50%

 

4/1/2010

 

26,622

 

28,917

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Member interest (3.17%)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

51,746

 

55,000

 

 

 

Coverall North America, Inc.(7)

 

Commercial janitorial service provider

 

Senior secured loan ($15,763 par due 7/2011)

 

12.00%

 

4/1/2010

 

15,763

 

15,763

(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($15,864 par due 7/2011)

 

12.00%

 

4/1/2010

 

15,864

 

15,864

(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($5,557 par due 7/2011)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

5,554

 

928

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (763,333 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

2,999

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

40,180

 

32,555

 

 

 

Digital Videostream, LLC

 

Media content supply chain services company

 

Senior secured loan ($256 par due 2/2012)

 

10.00% Cash, 1.00% PIK

 

4/1/2010

 

256

 

256

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($9 par due 2/2012)

 

10.00% Cash, 1.00% PIK

 

4/1/2010

 

9

 

9

(2)(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($10,403 par due 2/2012)

 

10.00% Cash, 1.00% PIK

 

4/1/2010

 

10,345

 

10,403

(2)(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Convertible subordinated loan ($5,538 par due 2/2016)

 

10.00% PIK

 

4/1/2010

 

5,978

 

6,025

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16,588

 

16,693

 

 

 

Diversified Collections Services, Inc.

 

Collections services

 

Senior secured loan ($6,921 par due 3/2012)

 

7.50% (Libor + 5.50%/Q)

 

4/1/2010

 

6,921

 

6,921

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($79 par due 3/2012)

 

7.50% (Libor + 5.50%/Q)

 

4/1/2010

 

79

 

79

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($34,000 par due 9/2012)

 

13.75% (Libor + 11.75%/Q)

 

4/1/2010

 

34,000

 

34,000

(2)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($2,000 par due 9/2012)

 

13.75% (Libor + 11.75%/Q)

 

4/1/2010

 

2,000

 

2,000

(2)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock (14,927 shares)

 

 

 

5/18/2006

 

169

 

289

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (114,004 shares)

 

 

 

2/5/2005

 

295

 

445

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (478,816 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

1,478

 

1,586

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

44,942

 

45,320

 

 

 

Diversified Mercury Communications, LLC

 

Business media consulting services

 

Senior secured loan ($1,774 par due 3/2013)

 

8.00% (Base Rate + 4.50%/M)

 

4/1/2010

 

1,613

 

1,596

(14)

 

 

Impact Innovations Group, LLC(7)

 

IT consulting and outsourcing services

 

Member interest (50% interest)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

Investor Group Services, LLC(6)

 

Business consulting for private equity and corporate clients

 

Limited liability company membership interest (10.00% interest)

 

 

 

6/22/2006

 

 

564

 

 

 

Multi-Ad Services, Inc.(6)

 

Marketing services and software provider

 

Preferred units (1,725,280 units)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

788

 

1,366

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common units (1,725,280 units)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

788

 

1,366

 

 

 

MVL Group, Inc.(7)

 

Marketing research provider

 

Senior secured loan ($22,772 par due 7/2012)

 

12.00%

 

4/1/2010

 

22,772

 

22,772

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($34,937 par due 7/2012)

 

12.00% Cash, 2.50% PIK

 

4/1/2010

 

33,884

 

34,937

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior subordinated loan ($144 par due 7/2012)

 

10.00%

 

4/1/2010

 

 

33

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (554,091 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (560,716 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

56,656

 

57,742

 

 

 

PC Helps Support, LLC

 

Technology support provider

 

Senior secured loan ($7,153 par due 12/2013)

 

3.54% (Libor + 3.25%/Q)

 

4/1/2010

 

7,153

 

7,153

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($23,377 par due 12/2013)

 

12.76%

 

4/1/2010

 

23,377

 

23,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30,530

 

30,530

 

 

 

 

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Company(1)

 

Industry

 

Investment

 

Interest(5)(10)

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair
Value

 

Percentage
of Net
Assets

 

Pillar Processing LLC and PHL Holding Co.(6)

 

Mortgage services

 

Senior secured loan ($1,875 par due 5/2014)

 

14.50%

 

7/31/2008

 

1,875

 

1,875

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($5,500 par due 5/2014)

 

14.50%

 

7/31/2008

 

5,500

 

5,500

(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($14,730 par due 11/2013)

 

5.80% (Libor + 5.50%/Q)

 

11/20/2007

 

14,730

 

14,730

(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($9,194 par due 11/2013)

 

5.80% (Libor + 5.50%/Q)

 

11/20/2007

 

9,194

 

9,194

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (85 shares)

 

 

 

11/20/2007

 

3,768

 

5,701

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

35,067

 

37,000

 

 

 

Primis Marketing Group, Inc. and Primis Holdings, LLC(6)

 

Database marketing services

 

Senior subordinated loan ($10,222 par due 2/2013)

 

 

 

8/24/2006

 

10,222

 

102

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred units (4,000 units)

 

 

 

8/24/2006

 

3,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common units (4,000,000 units)

 

 

 

8/24/2006

 

400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,222

 

102

 

 

 

Prommis Solutions, LLC, E-Default Services, LLC, Statewide Tax and Title Services, LLC & Statewide Publishing Services, LLC (formerly known as MR Processing Holding Corp.)

 

Bankruptcy and foreclosure processing services

 

Senior subordinated loan ($16,788 par due 2/2014)

 

11.50% Cash, 2.00% PIK

 

2/8/2007

 

16,788

 

16,788

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($27,032 par due 2/2014)

 

11.50% Cash, 2.00% PIK

 

2/8/2007

 

27,032

 

27,032

(2)(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred units (30,000 units)

 

 

 

4/11/2006

 

3,000

 

4,661

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

46,820

 

48,481

 

 

 

Promo Works, LLC

 

Marketing services

 

Senior secured loan ($8,655 par due 12/2013)

 

11.00%

 

4/1/2010

 

5,105

 

5,438

 

 

 

R2 Acquisition Corp.

 

Marketing services

 

Common stock (250,000 shares)

 

 

 

5/29/2007

 

250

 

257

 

 

 

Summit Business Media, LLC

 

Business media consulting services

 

Junior secured loan ($11,930 par due 7/2014)

 

 

 

8/3/2007

 

10,276

 

239

(3)(13)

 

 

Summit Energy Services, Inc.

 

Energy management consulting services

 

Common stock (38,778 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

222

 

287

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (385,608 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

2,336

 

2,850

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,558

 

3,137

 

 

 

Tradesmen International, Inc.

 

Construction labor support

 

Senior subordinated loan ($20,000 par due 5/2014)

 

10.00%

 

4/1/2010

 

14,364

 

20,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants to purchase up to 771,036 shares

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

2,086

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,364

 

22,086

 

 

 

VSS-Tranzact Holdings, LLC(6)

 

Management consulting services

 

Common membership interest (8.51% interest)

 

 

 

10/26/2007

 

10,204

 

6,475

 

 

 

Venturehouse-Cibernet Investors, LLC

 

Financial settlement services for intercarrier wireless roaming

 

Equity interest

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity interest

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

546,521

 

525,829

 

17.24

%

Restaurants and Food Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADF Capital, Inc. & ADF Restaurant Group, LLC

 

Restaurant owner and operator

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($2,010 par due 11/2012)

 

6.50% (Libor + 3.50%/Q)

 

11/27/2006

 

2,010

 

2,010

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($108 par due 11/2012)

 

6.50% (Base Rate + 2.50%/Q)

 

11/27/2006

 

108

 

108

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($22,839 par due 11/2013)

 

12.50% (Libor + 9.50%/Q)

 

11/27/2006

 

22,845

 

22,839

(2)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($10,705 par due 11/2013)

 

12.50% (Libor + 9.50%/Q)

 

11/27/2006

 

10,705

 

10,705

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Promissory note ($14,897 par due 11/2016)

 

 

 

6/1/2006

 

14,886

 

10,957

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants to purchase up to 0.61 shares

 

 

 

6/1/2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

50,554

 

46,619

 

 

 

Encanto Restaurants, Inc.

 

Restaurant owner and operator

 

Junior secured loan ($20,997 par due 8/2013)

 

11.00%

 

8/16/2006

 

20,997

 

19,947

(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($3,999 par due 8/2013)

 

11.00%

 

8/16/2006

 

3,999

 

3,799

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24,996

 

23,746

 

 

 

Fulton Holdings Corp

 

Airport restaurant operator

 

Senior secured loan ($40,000 par due 5/2016)

 

12.50%

 

5/28/2010

 

40,000

 

40,000

(2)(11)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (19,672 shares)

 

 

 

5/28/2010

 

1,967

 

2,430

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

41,967

 

42,430

 

 

 

Orion Foods, LLC (fka Hot Stuff Foods, LLC)(7)

 

Convenience food service retailer

 

Senior secured loan ($34,357 par due 9/2014)

 

10.00% (Libor + 8.50%/Q)

 

4/1/2010

 

34,357

 

34,357

(14)

 

 

 

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Company(1)

 

Industry

 

Investment

 

Interest(5)(10)

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair
Value

 

Percentage
of Net
Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($37,552 par due 9/2014)

 

14.00%

 

4/1/2010

 

24,881

 

36,085

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock ($10,000 par due)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A common units (25,001 units)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B common units (1,122,452 units)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

59,238

 

70,442

 

 

 

Huddle House, Inc.(7)

 

Restaurant owner and operator

 

Senior subordinated loan ($20,300 par due 12/2015)

 

12.00% Cash, 3.00% PIK

 

4/1/2010

 

20,032

 

16,202

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (358,428 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,032

 

16,202

 

 

 

OTG Management, Inc.

 

Airport restaurant operator

 

Junior secured loan ($12,603 par due 6/2013)

 

16.00% (Libor + 11.00% Cash, 2.00% PIK/M)

 

6/19/2008

 

12,603

 

12,603

(4)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($42,030 par due 6/2013)

 

18.00% (Libor + 11.00% Cash, 4.00% PIK/M)

 

6/19/2008

 

42,030

 

42,030

(4)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants to purchase up to 100,857 shares of common stock

 

 

 

6/19/2008

 

100

 

4,939

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants to purchase up to 9 shares of common stock

 

 

 

6/19/2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

54,733

 

59,572

 

 

 

PMI Holdings, Inc.

 

Restaurant owner and operator

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($575 par due 5/2015)

 

10.00% (Libor + 8.00%/Q)

 

5/5/2010

 

575

 

575

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($9,918 par due 5/2015)

 

10.00% (Libor + 8.00%/M)

 

5/5/2010

 

9,918

 

9,918

(2)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($9,918 par due 5/2015)

 

10.00% (Libor + 8.00%/M)

 

5/5/2010

 

9,918

 

9,918

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($7 par due 5/2015)

 

10.25% (Base Rate + 7.00%/M)

 

5/5/2010

 

7

 

7

(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($7 par due 5/2015)

 

10.25% (Base Rate + 7.00%/M)

 

5/5/2010

 

7

 

7

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,425

 

20,425

 

 

 

S.B. Restaurant Company

 

Restaurant owner and operator

 

Senior secured loan ($35,406 par due 7/2012)

 

13.00% (Libor + 11.00%/Q)

 

4/1/2010

 

26,872

 

33,635

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock (46,690 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants to purchase up to 257,429 shares of common stock

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26,872

 

33,635

 

 

 

Vistar Corporation and Wellspring Distribution Corp.

 

Food service distributor

 

Senior subordinated loan ($31,625 par due 5/2015)

 

13.50%

 

5/23/2008

 

31,625

 

31,625

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($30,000 par due 5/2015)

 

13.50%

 

5/23/2008

 

30,000

 

30,000

(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A non-voting common stock (1,366,120 shares)

 

 

 

5/3/2008

 

7,500

 

5,287

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

69,125

 

66,912

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

367,942

 

379,983

 

12.46

%

Financial Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AllBridge Financial, LLC(7)

 

Asset management services

 

Equity interests

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

11,395

 

13,112

 

 

 

Callidus Capital Corporation(7)

 

Asset management services

 

Common stock (100 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

246

 

 

 

Ciena Capital LLC(7)

 

Real estate and small business loan servicer

 

Senior secured loan ($14,000 par due 12/2013)

 

6.00%

 

11/23/2010

 

14,000

 

14,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($2,000 par due 12/2015)

 

12.00%

 

11/29/2010

 

2,000

 

2,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($20,000 par due 12/2015)

 

12.00%

 

11/29/2010

 

20,000

 

20,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($10,000 par due 12/2015)

 

12.00%

 

11/29/2010

 

10,000

 

10,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity interests

 

 

 

11/29/2010

 

53,374

 

47,063

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

99,374

 

93,063

 

 

 

Commercial Credit Group, Inc.

 

Commercial equipment finance and leasing company

 

Senior subordinated loan ($6,000 par due 6/2015)

 

15.00%

 

4/1/2010

 

6,000

 

6,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($4,000 par due 6/2015)

 

15.00%

 

4/1/2010

 

4,000

 

4,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($9,500 par due 6/2015)

 

15.00%

 

4/1/2010

 

9,500

 

9,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19,500

 

19,500

 

 

 

Compass Group Diversified Holdings, LLC(16)

 

Middle market business manager

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($735 par due 12/2012)

 

2.76% (Libor + 2.50%/M)

 

4/1/2010

 

735

 

735

 

 

 

 

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Company(1)

 

Industry

 

Investment

 

Interest(5)(10)

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair
Value

 

Percentage
of Net
Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($882 par due 12/2012)

 

2.76% (L ibor + 2.50%/M)

 

4/1/2010

 

882

 

882

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,617

 

1,617

 

 

 

Financial Pacific Company(7)

 

Commercial finance leasing

 

Preferred stock (6,500 shares)

 

8.00% PIK

 

10/13/2010

 

6,500

 

6,543

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (650,000 shares)

 

 

 

10/13/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,500

 

6,543

 

 

 

Imperial Capital Group, LLC(6)

 

Investment services

 

Common units (2,526 units)

 

 

 

5/10/2007

 

3

 

4,735

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common units (315 units)

 

 

 

5/10/2007

 

 

590

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common units (7,710 units)

 

 

 

5/10/2007

 

14,997

 

14,453

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15,000

 

19,778

 

 

 

Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.(7)

 

Asset management services

 

Member interest (100% interest)

 

 

 

6/15/2009

 

103,458

 

136,235

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

256,844

 

290,094

 

9.51

%

Consumer Products—Non-durable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Augusta Sportswear, Inc.

 

Manufacturer of athletic apparel

 

Senior secured loan ($6,556 par due 7/2015)

 

8.50% (Libor + 7.50%/Q)

 

9/3/2010

 

6,556

 

6,556

(2)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($9,353 par due 7/2015)

 

8.50% (Libor + 7.50%/Q)

 

9/3/2010

 

9,353

 

9,353

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15,909

 

15,909

 

 

 

Gilchrist & Soames, Inc.

 

Personal care manufacturer

 

Senior subordinated loan ($22,902 par due 10/2013)

 

13.44%

 

4/1/2010

 

22,128

 

22,902

 

 

 

Insight Pharmaceuticals Corporation(6)

 

OTC drug products manufacturer

 

Senior subordinated loan ($50,255 par due 9/2012)

 

13.00% Cash, 2.00% PIK

 

4/1/2010

 

50,255

 

50,255

(2)(4)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($5,298 par due 9/2012)

 

13.00% Cash, 2.00% PIK

 

4/1/2010

 

5,298

 

5,298

(4)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (155,000 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

12,070

 

13,432

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

67,623

 

68,985

 

 

 

Making Memories Wholesale, Inc.(7)

 

Scrapbooking branded products manufacturer

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($250 par due 8/2014)

 

10.00% (Libor + 6.50%/Q)

 

8/21/2009

 

250

 

250

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($250 par due 8/2014)

 

10.00% (Libor + 6.50%/Q)

 

8/21/2009

 

250

 

250

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($9,388 par due 8/2014)

 

 

 

8/21/2009

 

7,433

 

6,048

(13)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($5,129 par due 8/2014)

 

 

 

8/21/2009

 

3,979

 

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (100 shares)

 

 

 

8/21/2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,912

 

6,548

 

 

 

The Step2 Company, LLC

 

Toy manufacturer

 

Senior secured loan ($27,000 par due 4/2015)

 

10.00%

 

4/1/2010

 

25,557

 

27,000

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($30,000 par due 4/2015)

 

15.00%

 

4/1/2010

 

28,396

 

30,000

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common units (1,114,343 units)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

24

 

1,010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants to purchase up to 3,157,895 shares

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

53,977

 

58,010

 

 

 

The Thymes, LLC(7)

 

Cosmetic products manufacturer

 

Preferred units (6,283 units)

 

8.00% PIK

 

6/21/2007

 

6,784

 

6,902

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common units (5,400 units)

 

 

 

6/21/2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,784

 

6,902

 

 

 

Woodstream Corporation

 

Pet products manufacturer

 

Senior subordinated loan ($4,743 par due 2/2015)

 

12.00%

 

1/22/2010

 

4,772

 

4,505

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($50,257 par due 2/2015)

 

12.00%

 

1/22/2010

 

43,287

 

47,745

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (4,254 shares)

 

 

 

1/22/2010

 

1,222

 

2,194

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

49,281

 

54,444

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

227,614

 

233,700

 

7.66

%

Education

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Campus Management Corp. and Campus Management Acquisition Corp.(6)

 

Education software developer

 

Preferred stock (465,509 shares)

 

 

 

2/8/2008

 

9,949

 

13,834

 

 

 

Community Education Centers, Inc.

 

Offender re-entry and in-prison treatment services provider

 

Senior secured loan ($20,000 par due 12/2014)

 

6.25% (Libor + 5.25%/M)

 

12/10/2010

 

20,000

 

20,000

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($9,231 par due 12/2015)

 

15.28% (Libor + 15.00%/M)

 

12/10/2010

 

9,231

 

9,231

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($30,769 par due 12/2015)

 

15.30% (Libor + 15.00%/M)

 

12/10/2010

 

30,769

 

30,769

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants to purchase up to 578,407 shares

 

 

 

12/13/2010

 

 

1,009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

60,000

 

61,009

 

 

 

 

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Company(1)

 

Industry

 

Investment

 

Interest(5)(10)

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair
Value

 

Percentage
of Net
Assets

 

eInstruction Corporation

 

Developer, manufacturer and retailer of educational products

 

Senior subordinated loan ($23,270 par due 1/2015)

 

16.00% PIK

 

4/1/2010

 

21,290

 

22,106

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($17,000 par due 7/2014)

 

7.80% (Libor + 7.50%/Q)

 

4/1/2010

 

14,881

 

14,960

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (2,406 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

926

 

1,326

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

37,097

 

38,392

 

 

 

ELC Acquisition Corporation

 

Developer, manufacturer and retailer of educational products

 

Senior secured loan ($160 par due 11/2012)

 

3.51% (Libor + 3.25%/M)

 

11/30/2006

 

160

 

160

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($8,333 par due 11/2013)

 

7.26% (Libor + 7.00%/M)

 

11/30/2006

 

8,333

 

8,333

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,493

 

8,493

 

 

 

Instituto de Banca y Comercio, Inc. & Leeds IV Advisors, Inc.

 

Private school operator

 

Series B preferred stock (1,401,385 shares)

 

 

 

8/5/2010

 

4,004

 

4,244

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series B preferred stock (348,615 shares)

 

 

 

8/5/2010

 

996

 

1,056

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series C preferred stock (1,994,644 shares)

 

 

 

6/7/2010

 

547

 

2,586

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series C preferred stock (517,942 shares)

 

 

 

6/7/2010

 

142

 

672

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (16 shares)

 

 

 

6/7/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (4 shares)

 

 

 

6/7/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,689

 

8,558

 

 

 

JTC Education Holdings, Inc.

 

Postsecondary school operator

 

Senior secured loan ($19,997 par due 12/2014)

 

12.50% (Libor + 9.50%/M)

 

12/31/2009

 

19,997

 

19,997

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($10,863 par due 12/2014)

 

12.50% (Libor + 9.50%/M)

 

12/31/2009

 

10,863

 

10,863

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30,860

 

30,860

 

 

 

R3 Education, Inc. (formerly known as Equinox EIC Partners, LLC and MUA Management Company) and EIC Acquisitions Corp.(8)

 

Medical school operator

 

Senior secured loan ($6,275 par due 4/2013)

 

9.00% (Libor + 6.00%/Q)

 

4/3/2007

 

6,275

 

9,652

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($10,113 par due 4/2013)

 

9.00% (Libor + 6.00%/Q)

 

9/21/2007

 

10,113

 

15,555

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($4,000 par due 4/2013)

 

9.00% (Libor + 6.00%/Q)

 

9/21/2007

 

4,000

 

6,153

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($5,727 par due 4/2013)

 

13.00% PIK

 

12/8/2009

 

2,335

 

8,809

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock (800 shares)

 

 

 

7/30/2008

 

200

 

100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock (8,000 shares)

 

 

 

7/30/2008

 

2,000

 

1,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common membership interest (26.27% interest)

 

 

 

9/21/2007

 

15,800

 

20,734

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants to purchase up to 27,890 shares

 

 

 

12/8/2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

40,723

 

62,003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

192,811

 

223,149

 

7.32

%

Manufacturing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Component Hardware Group, Inc.

 

Commercial equipment manufacturer

 

Senior secured loan ($3,014 par due 12/2014)

 

7.00% Cash, 3.00% PIK

 

8/4/2010

 

3,014

 

3,014

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($10,078 par due 12/2014)

 

7.50% Cash, 5.00% PIK

 

4/1/2010

 

5,775

 

10,078

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants to purchase up to 1,462,500 shares of common stock

 

 

 

8/4/2010

 

 

1,240

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,789

 

14,332

 

 

 

Emerald Performance Materials, LLC

 

Polymers and performance materials manufacturer

 

Senior secured loan ($375 par due 5/2011)

 

8.25% (Libor + 4.25%/M)

 

5/16/2006

 

375

 

375

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($5,801 par due 5/2011)

 

8.25% (Libor + 4.25%/M)

 

5/16/2006

 

5,801

 

5,801

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($536 par due 5/2011)

 

8.25% (Libor + 4.25%/M)

 

5/16/2006

 

536

 

536

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($8,296 par due 5/2011)

 

8.25% (Libor + 4.25%/M)

 

5/16/2006

 

8,296

 

8,296

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($3,806 par due 5/2011)

 

10.00% (Libor + 6.00%/M)

 

5/16/2006

 

3,806

 

3,806

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($1,579 par due 5/2011)

 

10.00% (Libor + 6.00%/M)

 

5/16/2006

 

1,579

 

1,579

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($3,558 par due 5/2011)

 

13.00% Cash, 3.00% PIK

 

5/16/2006

 

3,558

 

3,558

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($5,089 par due 5/2011)

 

13.00% Cash, 3.00% PIK

 

5/16/2006

 

5,089

 

5,089

(2)(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29,040

 

29,040

 

 

 

Industrial Air Tool, LP and Affiliates d/b/a Industrial Air Tool(7)

 

Industrial products

 

Class B common units (37,125 units)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

6,000

 

14,787

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Member interest (375 units)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

7,419

 

149

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,419

 

14,936

 

 

 

NetShape Technologies, Inc.

 

Metal precision engineered components manufacturer

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($972 par due 2/2013)

 

4.06% (Libor + 3.75%/M)

 

4/1/2010

 

521

 

602

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common units (1,000 units)

 

 

 

1/30/2007

 

1,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,521

 

602

 

 

 

 

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Company(1)

 

Industry

 

Investment

 

Interest(5)(10)

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair
Value

 

Percentage
of Net
Assets

 

Reflexite Corporation(7)

 

Developer and manufacturer of high-visibility reflective products

 

Senior subordinated loan ($3,282 par due 11/2014)

 

20.00% (Base Rate + 12.25% Cash, 7.50% PIK/Q)

 

2/26/2008

 

3,282

 

3,282

(4)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($5,999 par due 11/2014)

 

20.00% (Base Rate + 12.25% Cash, 7.50% PIK/Q)

 

2/26/2008

 

5,999

 

5,999

(3)(4)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (1,821,860 shares)

 

 

 

3/28/2006

 

27,435

 

30,523

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

36,716

 

39,804

 

 

 

STS Operating, Inc.

 

Hydraulic systems equipment and supplies provider

 

Senior subordinated loan ($30,386 par due 1/2013)

 

11.00%

 

4/1/2010

 

29,461

 

30,386

(2)

 

 

Bundy Refrigeration International Holding B.V. (aka Tyde Group Worldwide)(8)

 

Refrigeration and cooling systems parts manufacturer

 

Senior secured loan ($9,010 par due 4/2012)

 

13.13% (Base Rate + 9.88%/Q)

 

12/15/2010

 

9,010

 

9,010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($15,592 par due 4/2012)

 

15.38% (Base Rate + 12.13%/Q)

 

12/15/2010

 

15,592

 

15,592

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24,602

 

24,602

 

 

 

UL Holding Co., LLC

 

Petroleum product manufacturer

 

Senior secured loan ($5,000 par due 12/2012)

 

15.00%

 

8/13/2010

 

5,000

 

5,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($2,108 par due 12/2012)

 

9.66% (Libor + 9.38%/Q)

 

2/13/2009

 

2,108

 

2,108

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($839 par due 12/2012)

 

9.66% (Libor + 9.38%/Q)

 

2/13/2009

 

839

 

839

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($2,119 par due 12/2012)

 

14.50%

 

2/13/2009

 

2,119

 

2,119

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($844 par due 12/2012)

 

14.50%

 

2/13/2009

 

844

 

844

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($10,809 par due 12/2012)

 

9.66% (Libor + 9.38%/Q)

 

2/13/2009

 

10,809

 

10,809

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($2,963 par due 12/2012)

 

14.50%

 

2/13/2009

 

2,963

 

2,963

(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($988 par due 12/2012)

 

14.50%

 

2/13/2009

 

988

 

988

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common units (50,000 units)

 

 

 

4/25/2008

 

500

 

97

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common units (207,843 units)

 

 

 

4/25/2008

 

 

403

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26,170

 

26,170

 

 

 

Universal Trailer Corporation(6)

 

Livestock and specialty trailer manufacturer

 

Common stock (74,920 shares)

 

 

 

10/8/2004

 

7,930

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

177,648

 

179,872

 

5.90

%

Services-Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Dwyer Group

 

Operator of multiple franchise concepts primarily related to home maintenance or repairs

 

Senior subordinated loan ($27,100 par due 12/2016)

 

14.50%

 

12/22/2010

 

27,100

 

27,100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series A preferred units (15,000,000 units)

 

8.00% PIK

 

12/22/2010

 

15,000

 

15,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

42,100

 

42,100

 

 

 

Growing Family, Inc. and GFH Holdings, LLC(6)

 

Photography services

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($182 par due 8/2011)

 

9.00% (Base Rate + 1.75% Cash, 4.00% PIK/M)

 

3/16/2007

 

178

 

80

(4)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($2,252 par due 8/2011)

 

9.00% (Base Rate + 1.75% Cash, 4.00% PIK/M)

 

3/16/2007

 

2,207

 

991

(4)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($524 par due 3/2013)

 

9.00% (Base Rate + 1.75% Cash, 4.00% PIK/M)

 

3/16/2007

 

514

 

230

(4)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($6,498 par due 3/2013)

 

9.00% (Base Rate + 1.75% Cash, 4.00% PIK/M)

 

3/16/2007

 

6,378

 

2,859

(4)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock (8,750 shares)

 

 

 

3/16/2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (552,430 shares)

 

 

 

3/16/2007

 

872

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants to purchase up to 11,313,678 Class B units

 

 

 

3/16/2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,149

 

4,160

 

 

 

PODS Funding Corp.

 

Storage and warehousing

 

Senior subordinated loan ($25,125 par due 6/2015)

 

15.00%

 

12/23/2009

 

25,125

 

25,125

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($7,582 par due 12/2015)

 

16.64% PIK

 

12/23/2009

 

6,290

 

7,430

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31,415

 

32,555

 

 

 

United Road Towing, Inc.

 

Towing company

 

Junior secured loan ($18,840 par due 1/2014)

 

14.75% (Libor + 11.25% Cash, 1.00% PIK/Q)

 

4/1/2010

 

18,606

 

18,840

(4)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants to purchase up to 607 shares

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18,606

 

18,844

 

 

 

Web Services Company, LLC

 

Laundry service and equipment provider

 

Senior secured loan ($4,888 par due 8/2014)

 

7.00% (Base Rate + 3.75%/Q)

 

6/15/2009

 

4,718

 

4,888

(3)

 

 

 

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Company(1)

 

Industry

 

Investment

 

Interest(5)(10)

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair
Value

 

Percentage
of Net
Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($13,563 par due 8/2016)

 

11.50% Cash, 2.50% PIK

 

8/29/2008

 

13,563

 

13,563

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($26,462 par due 8/2016)

 

11.50% Cash, 2.50% PIK

 

8/29/2008

 

26,462

 

26,462

(2)(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

44,743

 

44,913

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

147,013

 

142,572

 

4.67

%

Consumer Products—Durable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bushnell Inc.

 

Sports optics manufacturer

 

Senior subordinated loan ($41,325 par due 2/2014)

 

6.80% (Libor + 6.50%/Q)

 

4/1/2010

 

30,708

 

30,994

 

 

 

Carlisle Wide Plank Floors, Inc.

 

Hardwood floor manufacturer

 

Senior secured loan ($1,545 par due 6/2011)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

1,449

 

773

(4)(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (345,056 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,449

 

773

 

 

 

Direct Buy Holdings, Inc. and Direct Buy Investors, LP(6)

 

Membership based buying club franchisor and operator

 

Senior secured loan ($1,897 par due 11/2012)

 

8.25% (Base Rate + 5.00%/Q)

 

12/14/2007

 

1,858

 

1,897

(2)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($81,634 par due 5/2013)

 

12.00% Cash, 4.00% PIK

 

4/1/2010

 

77,892

 

81,634

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Limited partnership interest (80,000 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

3,112

 

3,414

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Partnership interests (100,000 shares)

 

 

 

11/30/2007

 

10,000

 

4,347

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

92,862

 

91,292

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

125,019

 

123,059

 

4.03

%

Telecommunications

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

American Broadband Communications, LLC and American Broadband Holding Company

 

Broadband communication services

 

Senior secured loan ($5,530 par due 9/2013)

 

7.50% (Libor + 5.50%/Q)

 

9/1/2010

 

5,861

 

5,530

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($17,775 par due 9/2013)

 

7.50% (Libor + 5.50%/Q)

 

9/1/2010

 

16,924

 

17,775

(2)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($9,283 par due 9/2013)

 

7.50% (Libor + 5.50%/Q)

 

9/1/2010

 

9,283

 

9,283

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($30,594 par due 11/2014)

 

12.00% Cash, 4.00% PIK

 

9/1/2010

 

30,594

 

30,594

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($32,768 par due 11/2014)

 

12.00% Cash, 4.00% PIK

 

2/8/2008

 

32,768

 

32,768

(2)(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($10,321 par due 11/2014)

 

12.00% Cash, 4.00% PIK

 

11/7/2007

 

10,321

 

10,321

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants to purchase up to 200 shares

 

 

 

11/7/2007

 

 

3,915

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants to purchase up to 208 shares

 

 

 

9/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

105,751

 

110,186

 

 

 

Startec Equity, LLC(7)

 

Communication services

 

Member interest

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

105,751

 

110,186

 

3.59

%

Food and Beverage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apple & Eve, LLC and US Juice Partners, LLC(6)

 

Juice manufacturer

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($1,200 par due 10/1/2013)

 

12.00% (Base Rate + 8.00%/Q)

 

10/5/2007

 

1,200

 

1,200

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($14,162 par due 10/2013)

 

12.00% (Libor + 9.00%/M)

 

10/5/2007

 

14,162

 

14,162

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($14,900 par due 10/2013)

 

12.00% (Libor + 9.00%/M)

 

10/5/2007

 

14,900

 

14,900

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior units (50,000 units)

 

 

 

10/5/2007

 

5,000

 

5,036

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

35,262

 

35,298

 

 

 

Border Foods, Inc.(7)

 

Green chile and jalapeno products manufacturer

 

Senior secured loan ($28,526 par due 3/2012)

 

13.50%

 

4/1/2010

 

28,526

 

28,526

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock (100,000 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

21,346

 

22,801

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (148,838 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

13,472

 

4,809

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (87,707 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

2,834

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (23,922 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

773

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

63,344

 

59,743

 

 

 

Charter Baking Company, Inc.

 

Baked goods manufacturer

 

Senior subordinated loan ($6,673 par due 2/2013)

 

13.00% PIK

 

2/6/2008

 

6,673

 

6,673

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock (6,258 shares)

 

 

 

9/1/2006

 

2,500

 

1,650

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,173

 

8,323

 

 

 

Distant Lands Trading Co.

 

Coffee manufacturer

 

Common stock (1,294 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

980

 

1,048

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (2,157 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

980

 

1,048

 

 

 

Ideal Snacks Corporation

 

Snacks manufacturer

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($1,084 par due 6/2011)

 

8.50% (Base Rate + 4.00%/M)

 

4/1/2010

 

1,084

 

922

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

109,843

 

105,334

 

3.45

%

 

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Company(1)

 

Industry

 

Investment

 

Interest(5)(10)

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair
Value

 

Percentage
of Net
Assets

 

Retail

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apogee Retail, LLC

 

For-profit thrift retailer

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($780 par due 3/2012)

 

7.25% (Base Rate + 4.00%/Q)

 

3/27/2007

 

780

 

765

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($11,523 par due 9/2012)

 

12.00% Cash, 4.00% PIK

 

5/28/2008

 

11,523

 

11,523

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($2,939 par due 3/2012)

 

5.51% (Libor + 5.25%/M)

 

3/27/2007

 

2,939

 

2,880

(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($3,420 par due 9/2012)

 

12.00% Cash, 4.00% PIK

 

5/28/2008

 

3,420

 

3,420

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($25,841 par due 3/2012)

 

5.51% (Libor + 5.25%/M)

 

3/27/2007

 

25,841

 

25,324

(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($11,307 par due 3/2012)

 

5.51% (Libor + 5.25%/M)

 

3/27/2007

 

11,307

 

11,081

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

55,810

 

54,993

 

 

 

Savers, Inc. and SAI Acquisition Corporation

 

For-profit thrift retailer

 

Common stock (1,170,182 shares)

 

 

 

8/8/2006

 

4,500

 

7,238

 

 

 

Things Remembered, Inc. and TRM Holdings Corporation

 

Personalized gifts retailer

 

Senior secured loan ($2,413 par due 9/2012)

 

6.50% (Base Rate + 1.25% Cash, 1.00% PIK/M)

 

9/28/2006

 

2,409

 

2,364

(3)(4)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($28,122 par due 9/2012)

 

6.50% (Base Rate + 1.25% Cash, 1.00% PIK/M)

 

9/28/2006

 

28,089

 

27,560

(4)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($7,110 par due 9/2012)

 

6.50% (Base Rate + 1.25% Cash, 1.00% PIK/M)

 

9/28/2006

 

7,188

 

6,968

(3)(4)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock (73 shares)

 

 

 

3/19/2009

 

 

1,939

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock (80 shares)

 

 

 

9/28/2006

 

1,800

 

2,121

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (800 shares)

 

 

 

9/28/2006

 

200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants to purchase up to 859 shares of preferred stock

 

 

 

3/19/2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

39,686

 

40,952

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

99,996

 

103,183

 

3.38

%

Commercial Real Estate Finance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10th Street, LLC(6)

 

Real estate holding company

 

Senior subordinated loan ($23,247 par due 11/2014)

 

8.93% Cash, 4.07% PIK

 

4/1/2010

 

23,247

 

23,247

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Member interest (10.00% interest)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

594

 

578

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Option (25,000 units)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

25

 

25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23,866

 

23,850

 

 

 

Allied Capital REIT, Inc.(7)

 

Real estate investment trust

 

Real estate equity interests

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

50

 

35

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate equity interests

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

115

 

699

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

165

 

734

 

 

 

American Commercial Coatings, Inc.

 

Real estate property

 

Commercial mortgage loan ($2,000 par due 12/2025)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

1,927

 

1,875

(13)

 

 

Aquila Binks Forest Development, LLC

 

Real estate developer

 

Commercial mortgage loan ($12,870 par due 6/2011)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

11,293

 

4,812

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate equity interest

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,293

 

4,812

 

 

 

Cleveland East Equity, LLC

 

Hotel operator

 

Real estate equity interest (2,522,748 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

1,026

 

2,051

 

 

 

Commons R-3, LLC

 

Real estate developer

 

Real estate equity interest

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

Crescent Hotels & Resorts, LLC and affiliates(7)

 

Hotel operator

 

Senior subordinated loan ($433 par due 6/2010)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

433

 

444

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($4,124 par due 1/2012)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

1,475

 

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($4,348 par due 6/2017)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

1,482

 

1,288

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($2,722 par due 6/2017)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

928

 

1,963

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($5,974 par due 9/2012)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

2,051

 

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($263 par due 3/2013)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

263

 

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($2,112 par due 9/2011)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($3,078 par due 1/2012)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($2,926 par due 6/2017)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($2,050 par due 6/2017)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior subordinated loan ($4,826 par due 9/2012)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred equity interest

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred equity interest

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

43

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common equity interest

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

35

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Member interests

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,667

 

3,738

 

 

 

 

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Company(1)

 

Industry

 

Investment

 

Interest(5)(10)

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair
Value

 

Percentage
of Net
Assets

 

DI Safford, LLC

 

Hotel operator

 

Commercial mortgage loan ($5,311 par due 5/2032)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

2,757

 

2,750

(13)

 

 

Holiday Inn West Chester

 

Hotel property

 

Real estate owned

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

3,513

 

3,330

 

 

 

Hot Light Brands, Inc.(7)

 

Real estate holding company

 

Senior secured loan ($27,393 par due 2/2011)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

4,875

 

4,629

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (93,500 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,875

 

4,629

 

 

 

MGP Park Place Equity, LLC

 

Office building operator

 

Commercial mortgage loan ($6,170 par due 5/2011)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

320

 

163

(13)

 

 

NPH, Inc.

 

Hotel property

 

Real estate equity interest

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

5,291

 

6,907

 

 

 

Van Ness Hotel, Inc.

 

Hotel operator

 

Commercial mortgage loan ($3,750 par due 8/2013)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

1,027

 

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial mortgage loan ($13,702 par due 12/2011)

 

5.50%

 

4/1/2010

 

13,702

 

11,291

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate equity interests

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,729

 

11,291

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

76,429

 

66,130

 

2.17

%

Wholesale Distribution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BECO Holding Company, Inc.

 

Wholesale distributor of first response fire protection equipment and related parts

 

Common stock (25,000 shares)

 

 

 

7/30/2010

 

2,500

 

2,500

 

 

 

Stag-Parkway, Inc.(7)

 

Automotive aftermarket components supplier

 

Senior secured loan ($34,500 par due 12/2014)

 

12.50% (Libor + 11.00%/Q)

 

9/30/2010

 

34,500

 

34,500

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock (4,200 shares)

 

16.50%

 

9/30/2010

 

2,328

 

4,200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (10,200 shares)

 

 

 

9/30/2010

 

 

13,987

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

36,828

 

52,687

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

39,328

 

55,187

 

1.81

%

Computers and Electronics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interactive Technology Solutions, LLC

 

IT services provider

 

Senior secured loan ($7,944 par due 6/2015)

 

9.50% (Libor + 6.50%/Q)

 

10/21/2010

 

7,944

 

7,944

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($8,900 par due 6/2015)

 

9.50% (Libor + 6.50%/Q)

 

10/21/2010

 

8,900

 

8,900

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16,844

 

16,844

 

 

 

Network Hardware Resale, Inc.

 

Networking equipment resale provider

 

Senior subordinated loan ($12,343 par due 12/2011)

 

12.00% (Base Rate + 6.00%/A)

 

4/1/2010

 

12,343

 

12,343

(2)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Convertible junior subordinated loan ($17,518 par due 12/2015)

 

9.75% PIK

 

4/1/2010

 

17,680

 

21,039

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30,023

 

33,382

 

 

 

TZ Merger Sub, Inc.

 

Healthcare enterprise software developer

 

Senior secured loan ($4,678 par due 8/2015)

 

6.75% (Base Rate + 3.50%/Q)

 

6/15/2009

 

4,597

 

4,678

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

51,464

 

54,904

 

1.79

%

Environmental Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AWTP, LLC

 

Water treatment services

 

Junior secured loan ($4,755 par due 12/2012)

 

 

 

12/21/2005

 

4,755

 

1,517

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($2,086 par due 12/2012)

 

 

 

12/21/2005

 

2,086

 

666

(3)(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($4,755 par due 12/2012)

 

 

 

12/21/2005

 

4,755

 

1,517

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($2,086 par due 12/2012)

 

 

 

12/21/2005

 

2,086

 

666

(3)(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,682

 

4,366

 

 

 

Mactec, Inc.

 

Engineering and environmental services

 

Class B-4 stock (16 shares)

 

 

 

11/3/2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class C stock (5,556 shares)

 

 

 

11/3/2004

 

 

162

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

162

 

 

 

Sigma International Group, Inc.(8)

 

Water treatment parts manufacturer

 

Junior secured loan ($1,833 par due 10/2013)

 

16.00% (Libor + 8.00%/Q)

 

10/11/2007

 

1,833

 

1,283

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($917 par due 10/2013)

 

16.00% (Libor + 8.00%/Q)

 

10/11/2007

 

917

 

642

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($2,778 par due 10/2013)

 

16.00% (Libor + 8.00%/Q)

 

10/11/2007

 

2,778

 

1,944

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($4,000 par due 10/2013)

 

16.00% (Libor + 8.00%/Q)

 

10/11/2007

 

4,000

 

2,800

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($2,000 par due 10/2013)

 

16.00% (Libor + 8.00%/Q)

 

10/11/2007

 

2,000

 

1,400

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior secured loan ($6,060 par due 10/2013)

 

16.00% (Libor + 8.00%/Q)

 

10/11/2007

 

6,060

 

4,242

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17,588

 

12,311

 

 

 

Universal Environmental Services, LLC

 

Hydrocarbon recycling and related waste management services and products

 

Preferred member interest (15.00% interest)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred member interest (850,242 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred member interest (7,099 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred member interest (763,889 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Company(1)

 

Industry

 

Investment

 

Interest(5)(10)

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair
Value

 

Percentage
of Net
Assets

 

Waste Pro USA, Inc

 

Waste management services

 

Preferred Class A Common Equity (611,615 shares)

 

 

 

11/9/2006

 

12,263

 

16,861

 

 

 

Wastequip, Inc.(6)

 

Waste management equipment manufacturer

 

Senior subordinated loan ($12,669 par due 2/2015)

 

 

 

2/5/2007

 

12,581

 

760

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (13,889 shares)

 

 

 

2/2/2007

 

1,389

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,970

 

760

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

57,503

 

34,460

 

1.13

%

Automotive Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Driven Brands, Inc.(6)

 

Automotive aftermarket car care franchisor

 

Senior secured loan ($3,200 par due 10/2014)

 

6.50% (Libor + 5.00%/M)

 

5/12/2010

 

3,116

 

3,200

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($520 par due 10/2014)

 

6.50% (Libor + 5.00%/M)

 

4/1/2010

 

506

 

520

(3)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($213 par due 10/2014)

 

7.00% (Base Rate + 3.75%/M)

 

4/1/2010

 

207

 

213

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (3,772,098 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

4,939

 

6,308

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,768

 

10,241

 

 

 

Penn Detroit Diesel Allison, LLC(7)

 

Diesel engine manufacturer

 

Member interest (70,249 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

20,069

 

22,057

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28,837

 

32,298

 

1.06

%

Containers—Packaging

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial Container Services, LLC(6)

 

Industrial container manufacturer, reconditioner and servicer

 

Senior secured loan ($1,033 par due 9/2011)

 

5.75% (Base Rate + 2.50%/Q)

 

9/30/2005

 

1,033

 

1,033

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($20 par due 9/2011)

 

4.26% (Libor + 4.00%/Q)

 

6/21/2006

 

20

 

20

(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($101 par due 9/2011)

 

4.26% (Libor + 4.00%/Q)

 

6/21/2006

 

101

 

101

(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($308 par due 9/2011)

 

4.26% (Libor + 4.00%/Q)

 

6/21/2006

 

308

 

308

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($1,539 par due 9/2011)

 

4.26% (Libor + 4.00%/Q)

 

6/21/2006

 

1,539

 

1,539

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($107 par due 9/2011)

 

4.26% (Libor + 4.00%/Q)

 

6/21/2006

 

107

 

107

(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($1,642 par due 9/2011)

 

4.26% (Libor + 4.00%/Q)

 

6/21/2006

 

1,642

 

1,642

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($27 par due 9/2011)

 

5.75% (Base Rate + 2.50%/Q)

 

6/21/2006

 

27

 

27

(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($410 par due 9/2011)

 

5.75% (Base Rate + 2.50%/Q)

 

6/21/2006

 

410

 

410

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common units (1,800,000 units)

 

 

 

9/29/2005

 

1,800

 

15,203

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,987

 

20,390

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,987

 

20,390

 

0.67

%

Health Clubs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Athletic Club Holdings, Inc.

 

Premier health club operator

 

Senior secured loan ($7,250 par due 10/2013)

 

4.76% (Libor + 4.50%/M)

 

10/11/2007

 

7,250

 

6,453

(2)(12)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($11,500 par due 10/2013)

 

4.76% (Libor + 4.50%/M)

 

10/11/2007

 

11,500

 

10,235

(3)(12)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18,750

 

16,688

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18,750

 

16,688

 

0.55

%

Printing, Publishing and Media

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EarthColor, Inc.(7)

 

Printing management services

 

Common stock (89,435 shares)

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

 

 

 

 

LVCG Holdings LLC(7)

 

Commercial printer

 

Membership interests (56.53% interest)

 

 

 

10/12/2007

 

6,600

 

 

 

 

National Print Group, Inc.

 

Printing management services

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($1,141 par due 10/2012)

 

9.00% (Libor + 6.00%/Q)

 

3/2/2006

 

1,141

 

965

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured revolving loan ($1,250 par due 10/2012)

 

9.00% (Base Rate + 5.00%/Q)

 

3/2/2006

 

1,250

 

1,057

(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($7,685 par due 10/2012)

 

14.00% (Libor + 6.00% Cash, 5.00% PIK/Q)

 

3/2/2006

 

7,359

 

7,091

(3)(4)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior secured loan ($187 par due 10/2012)

 

14.00% (Base Rate + 5.00% Cash, 5.00% PIK/Q)

 

3/2/2006

 

179

 

173

(3)(4)(14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock (9,344 shares)

 

 

 

3/2/2006

 

2,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,929

 

9,286

 

 

 

The Teaching Company, LLC and The Teaching Company Holdings, Inc.

 

Education publications provider

 

Preferred stock (29,969 shares)

 

 

 

9/29/2006

 

2,997

 

3,851

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (15,393 shares)

 

 

 

9/29/2006

 

3

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,000

 

3,855

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21,529

 

13,141

 

0.43

%

 

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Company(1)

 

Industry

 

Investment

 

Interest(5)(10)

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair
Value

 

Percentage
of Net
Assets

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AP Global Holdings, Inc.

 

Safety and security equipment manufacturer

 

Senior secured loan ($6,274 par due 10/2013)

 

4.02% (Libor + 3.75%/M)

 

11/18/2007

 

6,243

 

6,274

(3)

 

 

Wyle Laboratories, Inc. and Wyle Holdings, Inc.

 

Provider of specialized engineering, scientific and technical services

 

Senior preferred stock (775 shares)

 

8.00%

 

1/17/2008

 

87

 

87

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (1,885,195 shares)

 

 

 

1/17/2008

 

2,291

 

1,968

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,378

 

2,055

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,621

 

8,329

 

0.27

%

Oil and Gas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Geotrace Technologies, Inc.

 

Reservoir processing, development

 

Warrants to purchase up to 43,356 shares of common stock

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

54

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants to purchase up to 26,622 shares of common stock

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

33

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants to purchase up to 80,063 shares of preferred stock

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

1,738

 

207

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants to purchase up to 130,390 shares of preferred stock

 

 

 

4/1/2010

 

1,067

 

337

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,892

 

544

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,892

 

544

 

0.02

%

Housing—Building Materials

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HB&G Building Products

 

Synthetic and wood product manufacturer

 

Senior subordinated loan ($8,956 par due 3/2013)

 

 

 

10/8/2004

 

8,991

 

179

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (2,743 shares)

 

 

 

10/8/2004

 

753

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants to purchase up to 4,464 shares of common stock

 

 

 

10/8/2004

 

653

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,397

 

179

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,397

 

179

 

0.01

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

4,291,955

 

$

4,317,990

 

141.55

%

 


(1)

Other than our investments listed in footnote 7 below, we do not “Control” any of our portfolio companies, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Investment Company Act”). In general, under the Investment Company Act, we would “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. All of our portfolio company investments are subject to legal restrictions on sales which as of March 31, 2011 represented 135% of the Company’s net assets or 91% of the Company’s total assets.

 

 

 

The investments not otherwise pledged as collateral in respect of the Debt Securitization (as defined below) or the Revolving Funding Facility (as defined below) by the respective obligors thereunder are pledged as collateral by the Company and certain of its other subsidiaries for the Revolving Credit Facility (as defined below) (except for a limited number of exceptions as provided in the credit agreement governing the Revolving Credit Facility).

 

 

(2)

These assets are owned by the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary Ares Capital CP Funding LLC (“Ares Capital CP”), are pledged as collateral for the Revolving Funding Facility and, as a result, are not directly available to the creditors of the Company to satisfy any obligations of the Company other than Ares Capital CP’s obligations under the Revolving Funding Facility (see Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements).

 

 

(3)

Pledged as collateral for the Debt Securitization.

 

 

(4)

Has a payment-in-kind interest feature (see Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements).

 

 

(5)

Investments without an interest rate are non-income producing.

 

 

(6)

As defined in the Investment Company Act, we are deemed to be an “Affiliated Person” of this portfolio company because we own 5% or more of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities or we have the power to exercise control over the management or policies of such portfolio company (including through a management agreement). Transactions during the year ended December 31, 2010 in which the issuer was an Affiliated company (but not a portfolio company that we “Control”) are as follows:

 

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Company

 

Purchases

 

Redemptions
(cost)

 

Sales (cost)

 

Interest
income

 

Capital
structuring
service fees

 

Dividend
Income

 

Other income

 

Net realized
gains (losses)

 

Net unrealized
gains (losses)

 

10th Street LLC

 

$

23,171

 

$

 

$

 

$

2,465

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

(16

)

Air Medical Group

 

$

30,065

 

$

11,955

 

$

18,205

 

$

106

 

$

 

$

 

$

13

 

$

14,909

 

$

 

Apple & Eve, LLC and US Juice Partners, LLC

 

$

3,500

 

$

5,022

 

$

2,816

 

$

3,753

 

$

 

$

 

$

47

 

$

 

$

36

 

BB&T Capital Partners

 

$

13,943

 

$

2,043

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

3,804

 

Carador, PLC

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

616

 

$

 

$

 

$

2,844

 

Campus Management Corp. and Campus Management Acquisition Corp.

 

$

 

$

43,462

 

$

 

$

4,829

 

$

 

$

 

$

1

 

$

 

$

(197

)

CT Technologies Intermediate Holdings, Inc. and CT Technologies Holdings, LLC

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

297

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

3,070

 

Direct Buy Holdings, Inc. and Direct Buy Investors LP

 

$

78,350

 

$

219

 

$

 

$

10,767

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

6

 

$

826

 

Driven Brands, Inc.

 

$

103,157

 

$

41

 

$

96,643

 

$

3,032

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

843

 

$

1,473

 

DSI Renal, Inc.

 

$

1,505

 

$

5,346

 

$

7,991

 

$

13,449

 

$

 

$

 

$

57

 

$

3,863

 

$

24,699

 

Dwyer Group, Inc.

 

$

42,100

 

$

 

$

 

$

97

 

$

813

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

Firstlight Financial Corporation

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

545

 

$

 

$

 

$

312

 

$

 

$

(1,295

)

Growing Family, Inc. and GFH Holdings, LLC

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

1,097

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

(7,659

)

$

1,668

 

Imperial Capital Group, LLC

 

$

 

$

 

$

151

 

$

 

$

 

$

1,509

 

$

 

$

 

$

464

 

Industrial Container Services, LLC

 

$

1,446

 

$

10,692

 

$

 

$

391

 

$

 

$

 

$

148

 

$

 

$

7,049

 

InSight Pharmaceuticals Corporation

 

$

66,790

 

$

 

$

 

$

6,325

 

$

 

$

 

$

375

 

$

 

$

1,362

 

Investor Group Services, LLC

 

$

100

 

$

100

 

$

 

$

203

 

$

 

$

 

$

20

 

$

 

$

64

 

Multi-Ad Services, Inc.

 

$

2,666

 

$

1,886

 

$

 

$

149

 

$

 

$

 

$

17

 

$

 

$

578

 

Pillar Processing LLC and PHL Holding Co.

 

$

 

$

4,597

 

$

 

$

2,564

 

$

 

$

 

$

36

 

$

 

$

(2,116

)

Primis Marketing Group, Inc. and Primis Holdings, LLC

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

(409

)

Regency Equity Corp.

 

$

2,007

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

(335

)

Service Champ, Inc.

 

$

28,463

 

$

26,585

 

$

28,463

 

$

969

 

$

 

$

 

$

75

 

$

 

$

 

Soteria Imaging Services, LLC

 

$

4,080

 

$

 

$

142

 

$

348

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

(636

)

VSS-Tranzact Holdings, LLC

 

$

204

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

(1,579

)

 

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Universal Corporation

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

Universal Trailer Corporation

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

Wastequip, Inc.

 

$

 

$

 

$

449

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

281

 

$

3

 

$

(759

)

 

(7)

As defined in the Investment Company Act, we are deemed to be an “Affiliated Person” of this portfolio company because we own 5% or more of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities or we have the power to exercise control over the management or policies of such portfolio company (including through a management agreement). In addition, as defined in the Investment Company Act, we “Control” this portfolio company because we own more than 25% of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities or we have the power to exercise control over the management or policies of such portfolio company (including through a management agreement). Transactions during the period for the year ended December 31, 2010 in which the issuer was both an Affiliated company and a portfolio company that we Control are as follows:

 

Company

 

Purchases

 

Redemptions
(cost)

 

Sales (cost)

 

Interest
income

 

Capital
structuring
service fees

 

Dividend
Income

 

Other income

 

Net realized
gains (losses)

 

Net unrealized
gains (losses)

 

AGILE Fund I, LLC

 

$

264

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

124

 

$

 

$

 

$

(47

)

Allied Capital REIT, Inc.

 

$

765

 

$

600

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

40

 

$

 

$

 

$

569

 

AllBridge Financial, LLC

 

$

11,370

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

29

 

$

 

$

1,717

 

Avborne, Inc.

 

$

39

 

$

 

$

39

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

41

 

$

 

Aviation Properties Corporation

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

BenefitMall Holdings, Inc.

 

$

93,837

 

$

 

$

 

$

5,525

 

$

 

$

 

$

375

 

$

 

$

(3,060

)

Border Foods, Inc.

 

$

68,944

 

$

5,600

 

$

 

$

3,107

 

$

 

$

 

$

25

 

$

 

$

(3,601

)

Callidus Capital Corporation

 

$

20,120

 

$

16,000

 

$

4,120

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

2,580

 

$

(2,354

)

Ciena Capital LLC

 

$

98,012

 

$

 

$

 

$

429

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

(6,058

)

Citipostal, Inc.

 

$

63,961

 

$

1,020

 

$

 

$

7,308

 

$

 

$

 

$

282

 

$

 

$

(504

)

Coverall North America, Inc.

 

$

40,189

 

$

 

$

 

$

3,541

 

$

 

$

 

$

225

 

$

 

$

(7,624

)

Crescent Equity Corp.

 

$

6,653

 

$

 

$

 

$

532

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

216

 

$

(2,894

)

Direct Capital Corporation

 

$

10,109

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

(31

)

$

 

EarthColor, Inc.

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

Financial Pacific Company

 

$

32,800

 

$

 

$

32,899

 

$

3,191

 

$

 

$

 

$

500

 

$

1,592

 

$

1,543

 

HCI Equity, LLC

 

$

808

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

186

 

HCP Acquisition Holdings, LLC

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

814

 

Hot Light Brands, Inc.

 

$

6,746

 

$

1,896

 

$

 

$

2

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

266

 

$

(246

)

Hot Stuff Foods, LLC

 

$

69,167

 

$

10,230

 

$

 

$

3,201

 

$

 

$

 

$

71

 

$

 

$

11,203

 

Huddle House Inc.

 

$

19,607

 

$

 

$

 

$

2,265

 

$

 

$

 

$

564

 

$

 

$

(3,830

)

IAT Equity, LLC

 

$

13,419

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

130

 

$

 

$

1,432

 

Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.

 

$

71,116

 

$

4,834

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

7,320

 

$

 

$

 

$

21,633

 

 

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Ivy Hill Middle Market Credit Fund, Ltd.

 

$

 

$

 

$

330

 

$

6,859

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

884

 

Knightsbridge CLO 2007-1 Ltd.

 

$

14,852

 

$

 

$

 

$

1,823

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

(307

)

Knightsbridge CLO 2008-1 Ltd.

 

$

36,996

 

$

 

$

 

$

2,189

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

(3,108

)

LVCG Holdings, LLC

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

(330

)

Making Memories Wholesale, Inc.

 

$

1,250

 

$

1,007

 

$

 

$

1,062

 

$

 

$

 

$

188

 

$

73

 

$

(3,883

)

MVL Group, Inc.

 

$

60,707

 

$

4,837

 

$

 

$

6,686

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

80

 

$

1,086

 

PENN Detroit Diesel Allison LLC

 

$

20,069

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

375

 

$

 

$

1,987

 

Reflexite Corporation

 

$

 

$

 

$

8,450

 

$

3,568

 

$

 

$

 

$

141

 

$

950

 

$

5,928

 

Senior Secured Loan Fund LLC*

 

$

391,571

 

$

15,410

 

$

 

$

50,013

 

$

29,946

 

$

 

$

6,096

 

$

796

 

$

24,235

 

Stag-Parkway, Inc.

 

$

36,810

 

$

 

$

 

$

2,131

 

$

 

$

18

 

$

229

 

$

 

$

15,513

 

Startec Equity, LLC

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

The Thymes, LLC

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

421

 

$

 

$

401

 

$

 

$

 

$

797

 

 

*

Together with GE Commercial Finance Investment Advisory Services LLC (“GE”), we serve as co-managers of the Senior Secured Loan Fund LLC d/b/a the “Senior Secured Loan Program” (the “SSLP”). Investments and portfolio decisions made by the SSLP, as well as decisions relating to the operations of the SSLP, must generally be approved by both the Company and GE; therefore, although the Company owns more than 25% of the voting securities of the SSLP, the Company does not believe that it has control over the SSLP (for purposes of the Investment Company Act or otherwise).

 

 

(8)

Non-U.S. company or principal place of business outside the U.S. and as a result is not a qualifying asset under Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act. Under the Investment Company Act, we may not acquire any non-qualifying asset unless, at the time such acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of our total assets.

 

 

(9)

Non-registered investment company under Section 3(c) of the Investment Company Act and as a result is not a qualifying asset under Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act. Under the Investment Company Act, we may not acquire any non-qualifying asset unless, at the time such acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of our total assets.

 

 

(10)

Variable rate loans to our portfolio companies bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to either LIBOR or an alternate base rate (commonly based on the Federal Funds Rate or the Prime Rate), at the borrower’s option, which reset annually (A), semi-annually (S), quarterly (Q), bi-monthly (B), monthly (M) or daily (D). For each such loan, we have provided the interest rate in effect on the date presented.

 

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(11)

In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this security, we are entitled to receive an additional interest amount of 5% on $40 million aggregate principal amount outstanding of the portfolio company’s senior term debt previously syndicated by us.

 

 

(12)

In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this security, we are entitled to receive an additional interest amount of 2.50% on $25 million aggregate principal amount outstanding of the portfolio company’s senior term debt previously syndicated by us.

 

 

(13)

Loan was on non-accrual status as of December 31, 2010.

 

 

(14)

Loan includes interest rate floor feature.

 

 

(15)

In addition to the interest earned based on the stated contractual interest rate of this security, the notes entitle us to receive a portion of the excess cash flow from the SSLP’s loan portfolio, which may result in a return to the Company greater than the contractual stated interest rate.

 

 

(16)

Public company with outstanding equity with a market value in excess of $250 million and as a result is not a qualifying asset under Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act. Under the Investment Company Act, we may not acquire any non-qualifying asset unless, at the time such acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of our total assets.

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 (unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

Capital in
Excess of

 

Accumulated
Overdistributed
Net Investment

 

Accumulated
Net Realized
Loss on
Investments,
Foreign Currency
Transactions,
Extinguishment of
Debt and

 

Net Unrealized
Gain on
Investments
and Foreign
Currency

 

Total
Stockholders’

 

 

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Par Value

 

Income

 

Other Assets

 

Transactions

 

Equity

 

Balance at December 31, 2010

 

204,419

 

$

204

 

$

3,205,326

 

$

(11,336

)

$

(169,696

)

$

26,035

 

$

3,050,533

 

Shares issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan

 

333

 

1

 

5,468

 

 

 

 

5,469

 

Issuance of the Convertible Notes (see Note 5)

 

 

 

54,787

 

 

 

 

54,787

 

Net increase in stockholders’ equity resulting from operations

 

 

 

 

47,823

 

53,709

 

22,234

 

123,766

 

Dividend declared ($0.35 per share)

 

 

 

 

(71,547

)

 

 

(71,547

)

Balance at March 31, 2011

 

204,752

 

$

205

 

$

3,265,581

 

$

(35,060

)

$

(115,987

)

$

48,269

 

$

3,163,008

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

 

 

 

For the three months ended

 

 

 

March 31, 2011

 

March 31, 2010

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase in stockholders’ equity resulting from operations

 

$

123,766

 

$

76,415

 

Adjustments to reconcile net increase in stockholders’ equity resulting from operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Realized loss from extinguishment of debt

 

8,860

 

 

Net realized (gains) losses from investment and foreign currency transactions

 

(62,569

)

4,881

 

Net unrealized (gains) from investment and foreign currency transactions

 

(22,234

)

(49,591

)

Net accretion of discount on securities

 

(3,999

)

(993

)

Increase in accrued payment-in-kind interest and dividends

 

(11,038

)

(7,134

)

Collections of payment-in-kind interest and dividends

 

14,273

 

8,158

 

Amortization of debt issuance costs

 

2,799

 

2,687

 

Accretion of discount on the Allied Unsecured Notes

 

2,303

 

 

Accretion of discount on the Convertible Notes

 

1,252

 

 

Depreciation

 

304

 

163

 

Proceeds from sales and repayments of investments

 

579,774

 

280,335

 

Purchases of investments

 

(490,032

)

(305,174

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest receivable

 

71

 

2,697

 

Other assets

 

(4,932

)

(1,818

)

Management and incentive fees payable

 

10,882

 

(49,895

)

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

(2,403

)

3,041

 

Interest and facility fees payable

 

(4,230

)

521

 

Net provided by (used in) operating activities

 

142,847

 

(35,707

)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Net proceeds from issuance of common stock

 

 

277,207

 

Borrowings on debt

 

976,958

 

195,000

 

Repayments and repurchases of debt

 

(885,051

)

(392,947

)

Debt issuance costs

 

(23,195

)

(16,439

)

Dividends paid in cash

 

(66,078

)

(42,528

)

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

2,634

 

20,293

 

CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

145,481

 

(15,414

)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD

 

100,752

 

99,227

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD

 

$

246,233

 

$

83,813

 

Supplemental Information:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid during the period

 

$

24,077

 

$

4,953

 

Taxes, including excise tax, paid during the period

 

$

7,395

 

$

14

 

Dividends declared during the period

 

$

71,547

 

$

46,516

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As of March 31, 2011 (unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data, percentages and as otherwise indicated; for example, with the words “million,” “billion,” or otherwise)

 

1.                                      ORGANIZATION

 

Ares Capital Corporation (the “Company” or “ARCC” or “we”) is a specialty finance company that is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company incorporated in Maryland. We have elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Investment Company Act”). We were incorporated on April 16, 2004 and were initially funded on June 23, 2004. On October 8, 2004, we completed our initial public offering. On the same date, we commenced substantial investment operations.

 

On April 1, 2010, we consummated our acquisition of Allied Capital Corporation (“Allied Capital”), in an all stock merger where each existing share of common stock of Allied Capital was exchanged for 0.325 shares of our common stock (the “Allied Acquisition”). The Allied Acquisition was valued at approximately $908 million as of April 1, 2010. In connection therewith, we issued approximately 58.5 million shares of our common stock to Allied Capital’s then-existing stockholders, thereby resulting in our then-existing stockholders owning approximately 69% of the combined company and then-existing Allied Capital stockholders owning approximately 31% of the combined company (see Note 15).

 

The Company has elected to be treated as a regulated investment company, or a “RIC”, under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) and operates in a manner so as to qualify for the tax treatment applicable to RICs. Our investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. We invest primarily in first and second lien senior loans and mezzanine debt, which in some cases includes an equity component. To a lesser extent, we also make equity investments. Also, as a result of the Allied Acquisition, Allied Capital’s equity investments, including equity investments larger than those we have traditionally made and controlled portfolio company equity investments became part of our portfolio.

 

We are externally managed by Ares Capital Management LLC (“Ares Capital Management” or our “investment adviser”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ares Management LLC (“Ares Management”), a global alternative asset manager and a Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) registered investment adviser. Ares Operations LLC (“Ares Operations” or our “administrator”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ares Management, provides the administrative services necessary for us to operate.

 

Interim financial statements are prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Articles 6 or 10 of Regulation S-X. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting solely of normal recurring accruals considered necessary for the fair presentation of financial statements for the interim period presented, have been included. The current period’s results of operations will not necessarily be indicative of results that ultimately may be achieved for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011.

 

2.                                      SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in conformity with GAAP, and include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. The consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments and reclassifications that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for the fair presentation of the results of the operations and financial condition as of and for the periods presented. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Cash and cash equivalents include funds from time to time deposited with financial institutions and short-term, liquid investments in a money market fund. Cash and cash equivalents are carried at cost which approximates fair value.

 

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Concentration of Credit Risk

 

The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with financial institutions and, at times, cash held in money market accounts may exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insured limit.

 

Investments

 

Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains or losses are measured by the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the amortized cost basis of the investment without regard to unrealized gains or losses previously recognized, and include investments charged off during the period, net of recoveries. Unrealized gains or losses primarily reflect the change in investment values, including the reversal of previously recorded unrealized gains or losses when gains or losses are realized.

 

Investments for which market quotations are readily available are typically valued at such market quotations. In order to validate market quotations, we look at a number of factors to determine if the quotations are representative of fair value, including the source and nature of the quotations. Debt and equity securities that are not publicly traded or whose market prices are not readily available (i.e., substantially all of our investments) are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by our board of directors, based on the input of our investment adviser, audit committee and independent third-party valuation firms that have been engaged at the direction of our board of directors to assist in the valuation of each portfolio investment without a readily available market quotation at least once during a trailing 12 month period and under a valuation policy and a consistently applied valuation process. The valuation process is conducted at the end of each fiscal quarter, and a minimum of 50% of our portfolio at fair value is subject to review by an independent valuation firm each quarter.

 

As part of the valuation process, we may take into account the following types of factors, if relevant, in determining the fair value of our investments: the enterprise value of a portfolio company (an estimate of the total fair value of the portfolio company’s debt and equity), the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio company’s ability to make payments and its earnings and discounted cash flow, the markets in which the portfolio company does business, a comparison of the portfolio company’s securities to any similar publicly traded securities, changes in the interest rate environment and the credit markets generally that may affect the price at which similar investments may be made in the future and other relevant factors. When an external event such as a purchase transaction, public offering or subsequent equity sale occurs, we consider the pricing indicated by the external event to corroborate our valuation.

 

Because there is not a readily available market value for most of the investments in our portfolio, we value substantially all of our portfolio investments at fair value as determined in good faith by our board of directors, as described herein. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of our investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of our investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values that we may ultimately realize. Further, such investments are generally subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise are less liquid than publicly traded securities. If we were required to liquidate a portfolio investment in a forced or liquidation sale, we could realize significantly less than the value at which we have recorded it.

 

In addition, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the gains or losses ultimately realized on these investments to be different than the gains or losses reflected in the valuations currently assigned.

 

Our board of directors undertakes a multi-step valuation process each quarter, as described below:

 

·                  Our quarterly valuation process begins with each portfolio company or investment being initially valued by the investment professionals responsible for the portfolio investment in conjunction with our portfolio management team.

 

·                  Preliminary valuations are reviewed and discussed with our investment adviser’s management and investment professionals, and then valuation recommendations are presented to our board of directors.

 

·                  The audit committee of our board of directors reviews these valuations, as well as the input of independent third-party valuation firms with respect to the valuations of a minimum of 50% of our portfolio at fair value.

 

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·                  Our board of directors discusses valuations and determines the fair value of each investment in our portfolio without a readily available market quotation in good faith based on the input of our investment adviser, audit committee and, where applicable, independent third-party valuation firms.

 

Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 820-10 (previously Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 157, Fair Value Measurements), which expands the application of fair value accounting for investments (see Note 8). Investments acquired as part of the Allied Acquisition were accounted for in accordance with ASC 805-10 (previously SFAS No. 141(R), Business Combinations), which requires that all assets be recorded at fair value. As a result, the initial amortized cost basis and fair value for the acquired investments were the same at April 1, 2010 (see Note 15).

 

Interest and Dividend Income Recognition

 

Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis and includes the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Discounts and premiums to par value on securities purchased are accreted/amortized into interest income over the life of the respective security using the effective yield method. The amortized cost of investments represents the original cost adjusted for the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums, if any.

 

Loans are generally placed on non-accrual status when principal or interest payments are past due 30 days or more or when there is reasonable doubt that principal or interest will be collected in full. Accrued and unpaid interest is generally reversed when a loan is placed on non-accrual status. 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. The Company may make exceptions to this if the loan has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection.

 

Dividend income on preferred equity securities is recorded as dividend income on an accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are payable by the portfolio company and are expected to be collected. Dividend income on common equity securities is recorded on the record date for private portfolio companies or on the ex-dividend date for publicly traded portfolio companies.

 

Payment-in-Kind Interest

 

The Company has loans in its portfolio that contain payment-in-kind (“PIK”) provisions. The PIK interest, computed at the contractual rate specified in each loan agreement, is added to the principal balance of the loan and recorded as interest income. To maintain the Company’s status as a RIC, this non-cash source of income must be paid out to stockholders in the form of dividends, even though the Company has not yet collected the cash. For the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, $11,038 and $7,134, respectively, in PIK income were recorded. Of the PIK income recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2011, $6,667 was PIK income from investments acquired as part of the Allied Acquisition.  For the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, $14,273 and $8,158, respectively, of PIK income was collected.  Of the $14,273 of PIK income collected for the three months ended March 31, 2011, $6,754 was from investments acquired as part of the Allied Acquisition.

 

Capital Structuring Service Fees and Other Income

 

The Company’s investment adviser seeks to provide assistance to our portfolio companies in connection with the Company’s investments and in return the Company may receive fees for capital structuring services. These fees are generally only available to the Company as a result of the Company’s underlying investments, are normally paid at the closing of the investments, are generally non-recurring and are recognized as revenue when earned upon closing of the investment. The services that the Company’s investment adviser provides vary by investment, but generally include reviewing existing credit facilities, arranging bank financing, arranging equity financing, structuring financing from multiple lenders, structuring financing from multiple equity investors, restructuring existing loans, raising equity and debt capital, and providing general financial advice, which concludes upon closing of the investment. Any services of the above nature subsequent to the closing would generally generate a separate fee payable to the Company. In certain instances where the Company is invited to participate as a co-lender in a transaction and does not provide significant services in connection with the investment, a portion of loan fees paid to the Company in such situations will be deferred and amortized over the estimated life of the loan. The Company’s investment adviser may also take a seat on the board of directors of a portfolio company, or observe the meetings of the board of directors without taking a formal seat.

 

Other income includes fees for asset management, management and consulting services, loan guarantees, commitments, amendments and other services rendered by the Company to portfolio companies. Such fees are recognized as income when earned or the services are rendered.

 

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Foreign Currency Translation

 

The Company’s books and records are maintained in U.S. dollars. Any foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis:

 

(1)                                  Fair value of investment securities, other assets and liabilities—at the exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period.

 

(2)                                  Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses—at the exchange rates prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions, income or expenses.

 

Results of operations based on changes in foreign exchange rates are separately disclosed in the statement of operations. Foreign security and currency translations may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with investing in U.S. companies and U.S. government securities. These risks include, but are not limited to, currency fluctuation and revaluations and future adverse political, social and economic developments, which could cause investments in foreign markets to be less liquid and prices more volatile than those of comparable U.S. companies or U.S. government securities.

 

Accounting for Derivative Instruments

 

The Company does not utilize hedge accounting and marks its derivatives to market through unrealized gains (losses) in the accompanying statement of operations.

 

Equity Offering Expenses

 

The Company’s offering costs, excluding underwriters’ fees, are charged against the proceeds from equity offerings when received.

 

Debt Issuance Costs

 

Debt issuance costs are being amortized over the life of the related debt instrument using the straight line method, which closely approximates the effective yield method.

 

U.S. Federal Income Taxes

 

The Company has elected to be treated as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code and operates in a manner so as to qualify for the tax treatment applicable to RICs.  To qualify as a RIC, the Company must, among other things, timely distribute to its stockholders at least 90% of its investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code, for each year. The Company, among other things, has made and intends to continue to make the requisite distributions to its stockholders, which will generally relieve the Company from U.S. federal income taxes.

 

Depending on the level of taxable income earned in a tax year, we may choose to carry forward taxable income 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, the Company accrues excise tax, if any, on estimated excess taxable income. For the three months ended March 31, 2011 a net expense of $770 was recorded for U.S. federal excise tax.  For the three months ended March 31, 2010, a net benefit of $70 was recorded for U.S. federal excise tax.

 

Certain of our wholly owned subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal and state income taxes. For the three months ended March 31, 2011, we recorded a tax expense of approximately $1,277 for these subsidiaries, and for the three months ended March 31, 2010, we recorded a tax benefit of approximately $92 for these subsidiaries.

 

Dividends to Common Stockholders

 

Dividends and distributions to common stockholders are recorded on the record date. The amount to be paid out as a dividend is determined by our board of directors each quarter and is generally based upon the earnings estimated by management. Net realized capital gains, if any, are generally distributed at least annually, although we may decide to retain such capital gains for investment.

 

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We have adopted a dividend reinvestment plan that provides for reinvestment of any distributions we declare in cash on behalf of our stockholders, unless a stockholder elects to receive cash. As a result, if our board of directors authorizes, and we declare, a cash dividend, then our stockholders who have not “opted out” of our dividend reinvestment plan will have their cash dividends automatically reinvested in additional shares of our common stock, rather than receiving the cash dividend. While we generally use primarily newly issued shares to implement the dividend reinvestment plan (especially if our shares are trading at a premium to net asset value), we may purchase shares in the open market in connection with our obligations under the dividend reinvestment plan. In particular, if our shares are trading at a significant enough discount to net asset value and we are otherwise permitted under applicable law to purchase such shares, we intend to purchase shares in the open market in connection with our obligations under our dividend reinvestment plan.

 

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 actual and contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income or loss and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include the valuation of investments.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements

 

In January 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update 2010-06, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820), Improving Disclosures About Fair Value Measurements (“ASU 2010-06”). ASU 2010-06 adds new requirements for disclosures about transfers into and out of Level 1 and 2 inputs and separate disclosures about fair value measurements (see Note 8), particularly with respect to purchases, sales, issuances and settlements relating to Level 3 inputs. It also clarifies existing fair value disclosures about the level of disaggregation, will require that entities provide fair value measurement disclosures for each class of assets and liabilities, and adds requirements relating to inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value. Generally, ASU 2010-06 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, however, the disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements in the roll forward of activity in Level 3 inputs will not be required until fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010. The adoption of ASU 2010-06 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

 

3.                                      AGREEMENTS

 

Investment Advisory and Management Agreement

 

The Company is party to an investment advisory and management agreement (the “investment advisory and management agreement”) with Ares Capital Management. Subject to the overall supervision of our board of directors, Ares Capital Management provides investment advisory and management services to the Company. For providing these services, Ares Capital Management receives a fee from us, consisting of two components—a base management fee and an incentive fee. Ares Capital Management has committed to defer up to $15,000 in base management and incentive fees for each of the first two fiscal years following the Allied Acquisition if certain earnings targets are not met.

 

The base management fee is calculated at an annual rate of 1.5% based on the average value of our total assets (other than cash or cash equivalents but including assets purchased with borrowed funds) at the end of the two most recently completed calendar quarters. The base management fee is payable quarterly in arrears.

 

The incentive fee has two parts. The first part is calculated and payable quarterly in arrears based on our pre-incentive fee net investment income for the quarter. Pre-incentive fee net investment income means interest income, dividend income and any other income (including any other fees such as commitment, origination, structuring, diligence and consulting fees or other fees that we receive from portfolio companies but excluding fees for providing managerial assistance) accrued during the calendar quarter, minus operating expenses for the quarter (including the base management fee, any expenses payable under the administration agreement, and any interest expense and dividends paid on any outstanding preferred stock, but excluding the incentive fee). Pre-incentive fee net investment income includes, in the case of investments with a deferred interest feature such as market discount, debt instruments with PIK interest, preferred stock with PIK dividends and zero coupon securities, accrued income that we have not yet received in cash. Our investment adviser is not under any obligation to reimburse us for any part of the incentive fee it received that was based on accrued interest that we never actually receive.

 

Pre-incentive fee net investment income does not include any realized capital gains, realized capital losses or unrealized capital appreciation or depreciation. Because of the structure of the incentive fee, it is possible that we may pay an incentive fee in a quarter where we incur a loss. For example, if we receive pre-incentive fee net investment income in excess of the hurdle rate (as

 

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defined below) for a quarter, we will pay the applicable incentive fee even if we have incurred a loss in that quarter due to realized and/or unrealized capital losses.

 

Pre-incentive fee net investment income, expressed as a rate of return on the value of our net assets (defined as total assets less indebtedness and before taking into account any incentive fees payable during the period) at the end of the immediately preceding calendar quarter, is compared to a fixed “hurdle rate” of 2.0% per quarter. If market credit spreads rise, we may be able to invest our funds in debt instruments that provide for a higher return, which may increase our pre-incentive fee net investment income and make it easier for our investment adviser to surpass the fixed hurdle rate and receive an incentive fee based on such net investment income. To the extent we have retained pre-incentive fee net investment income that has been used to calculate this part of the incentive fee, it is also included in the amount of our total assets (other than cash and cash equivalents but including assets purchased with borrowed funds) used to calculate the 1.5% base management fee.

 

We pay our investment adviser an incentive fee with respect to our pre-incentive fee net investment income in each calendar quarter as follows:

 

·                  no incentive fee in any calendar quarter in which the pre-incentive fee net investment income does not exceed the hurdle rate;

 

·                  100% of our pre-incentive fee net investment income with respect to that portion of such pre-incentive fee net investment income, if any, that exceeds the hurdle rate but is less than 2.5% in any calendar quarter. We refer to this portion of our pre-incentive fee net investment income (which exceeds the hurdle rate but is less than 2.5%) as the “catch-up” provision. The “catch-up” is meant to provide our investment adviser with 20% of the pre-incentive fee net investment income as if a hurdle rate did not apply if this net investment income exceeds 2.5% in any calendar quarter; and

 

·                  20% of the amount of our pre-incentive fee net investment income, if any, that exceeds 2.5% in any calendar quarter.

 

These calculations are adjusted for any share issuances or repurchases during the quarter.

 

The second part of the incentive fee (the “Capital Gains Fee”), is determined and payable in arrears as of the end of each calendar year (or, upon termination of the investment advisory and management agreement, as of the termination date) and is calculated at the end of each applicable year by subtracting (a) the sum of our cumulative aggregate realized capital losses and aggregate unrealized capital depreciation from (b) our cumulative aggregate realized capital gains, in each case calculated from October 8, 2004. Realized capital gains and losses include gains and losses on investments and foreign currencies, as well as gains and losses on extinguishment of debt and other assets. If such amount is positive at the end of such year, then the Capital Gains Fee for such year is equal to 20% of such amount, less the aggregate amount of Capital Gains Fees paid in all prior years. If such amount is negative, then there is no Capital Gains Fee for such year.

 

The cumulative aggregate realized capital gains are calculated as the sum of the differences, if positive, between (a) the net sales price of each investment in our portfolio when sold and (b) the accreted or amortized cost basis of such investment.

 

The cumulative aggregate realized capital losses are calculated as the sum of the amounts by which (a) the net sales price of each investment in our portfolio when sold is less than (b) the accreted or amortized cost basis of such investment.

 

The aggregate unrealized capital depreciation is calculated as the sum of the differences, if negative, between (a) the valuation of each investment in our portfolio as of the applicable Capital Gains Fee calculation date and (b) the accreted or amortized cost basis of such investment.

 

We defer cash payment of any incentive fee otherwise earned by our investment adviser if during the most recent four full calendar quarter period ending on or prior to the date such payment is to be made the sum of (a) the aggregate distributions to our stockholders and (b) the change in net assets (defined as total assets less indebtedness and before taking into account any incentive fees payable during the period) is less than 8.0% of our net assets (defined as total assets less indebtedness) at the beginning of such period.  These calculations are adjusted for any share issuances or repurchases. Any deferred incentive fees are carried over for payment in subsequent calculation periods to the extent such payment is payable under the investment advisory and management agreement.

 

The Capital Gains Fee due to our investment adviser as calculated under the investment advisory and management agreement (as described above) for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was $0. However, in accordance with GAAP, the Company accrued a capital gains incentive fee of $15,115 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 bringing the total GAAP accrual to $30,724 as of

 

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March 31, 2011. GAAP requires that the capital gains incentive fee accrual consider the cumulative aggregate unrealized capital appreciation in the calculation, as a capital gains incentive fee would be payable if such unrealized capital appreciation were realized, even though such unrealized capital appreciation is not permitted to be considered in calculating the fee actually payable under the investment advisory and management agreement. This GAAP accrual is calculated using the aggregate cumulative realized capital gains and losses and aggregate cumulative unrealized capital depreciation included in the calculation of the Capital Gains Fee plus the aggregate cumulative unrealized capital appreciation. If such amount is positive at the end of a period, then GAAP requires us to record a capital gains incentive fee equal to 20% of such amount, less the aggregate amount of actual Capital Gains Fees paid in all prior years. If such amount is negative, then there is no accrual for such year. There can be no assurance that such unrealized capital appreciation will be realized in the future. There was no similar GAAP accrual for the three months ended March 31, 2010.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2011, base management fees were $16,730, incentive management fees related to pre-incentive fee net investment income were $15,826 and incentive management fees related to realized capital gains were $15,115.

 

As of March 31, 2011, $63,280 was included in “management and incentive fees payable” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet, of which $32,556 is currently payable to the Company’s investment adviser under the investment advisory and management agreement.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2010, base management fees were $8,456, incentive management fees related to realized pre-incentive fee net investment income were $8,144 and there were no incentive management fees related to capital gains.

 

Administration Agreement

 

We are party to a separate administration agreement, referred to herein as the “administration agreement”, with our administrator, Ares Operations an affiliate of our investment adviser and a wholly owned subsidiary of Ares Management. Pursuant to the administration agreement, Ares Operations furnishes us with office equipment and clerical, bookkeeping and record keeping services at our office facilities. Under the administration agreement, Ares Operations also performs, or oversees the performance of, our required administrative services, which include, among other things, providing assistance in accounting, legal, compliance, operations, technology, and investor relations, being responsible for the financial records that we are required to maintain and preparing reports to our stockholders and reports filed with the SEC. In addition, Ares Operations assists us in determining and publishing our net asset value, oversees the preparation and filing of our tax returns and the printing and dissemination of reports to our stockholders, and generally oversees the payment of our expenses and the performance of administrative and professional services rendered to us by others. Payments under our administration agreement are equal to an amount based upon our allocable portion of Ares Operations’ overhead and other expenses (including travel expenses) incurred by Ares Operations in performing its obligations under the administration agreement, including our allocable portion of the cost of certain of our officers (including our chief compliance officer, chief financial officer, general counsel, secretary and treasurer) and their respective staffs. The administration agreement may be terminated by either party without penalty upon 60 days’ written notice to the other party.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, we incurred $2,425 and $1,231, respectively, in administrative fees. As of March 31, 2011, $2,425 was unpaid and included in “accounts payable and accrued expenses” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

 

4.                                      INVESTMENTS

 

As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, investments consisted of the following:

 

 

 

March 31, 2011

 

December 31, 2010

 

 

 

Amortized Cost(1)

 

Fair Value

 

Amortized Cost(1)

 

Fair Value

 

Senior term debt

 

$

1,835,550

 

$

1,830,962

 

$

1,722,130

 

$

1,695,532

 

Senior subordinated debt

 

876,394

 

822,852

 

1,055,441

 

1,014,514

 

Subordinated Notes of SSLP

 

660,712

 

681,255

 

537,438

 

561,674

 

Collateralized loan obligations

 

107,362

 

107,958

 

219,324

 

261,156

 

Equity securities

 

697,666

 

787,883

 

716,601

 

751,202

 

Commercial real estate

 

37,080

 

32,123

 

41,021

 

33,912

 

Total

 

$

4,214,764

 

$

4,263,033

 

$

4,291,955

 

$

4,317,990

 

 


(1)                                  The amortized cost represents the original cost adjusted for the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums on debt investments using the effective interest method.

 

The industrial and geographic compositions of our portfolio at fair value at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 were as follows:

 

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As of

 

 

 

March 31, 2011

 

December 31, 2010

 

Industry

 

 

 

 

 

Investment Funds(1)

 

20.8

%

21.4

%

Healthcare Services

 

16.5

 

15.6

 

Business Services

 

10.8

 

12.2

 

Restaurants and Food Services

 

9.0

 

8.8

 

Financial Services

 

7.5

 

6.7

 

Consumer Products

 

6.2

 

8.3

 

Education

 

5.1

 

5.2

 

Other Services

 

4.9

 

3.3

 

Manufacturing

 

4.3

 

4.2

 

Food and Beverage

 

2.5

 

2.4

 

Telecommunications

 

2.4

 

2.5

 

Environmental Services

 

2.2

 

0.8

 

Commercial Real Estate

 

1.5

 

1.5

 

Retail

 

1.4

 

2.4

 

Wholesale Distribution

 

1.3

 

1.3

 

Other

 

3.6

 

3.4

 

Total

 

100.0

%

100.0

%

 


(1)                                  Includes our investment in the SSLP (as defined below), which represented 16.0%  and 13.0% of the Company’s total portfolio at fair value as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.  The SSLP had issued loans to 22 and 20 different issuers as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. The portfolio companies in the SSLP are in industries similar to the companies in our portfolio.

 

 

 

As of

 

 

 

March 31,
2011

 

December 31,
2010

 

Geographic Region

 

 

 

 

 

West

 

40.3

%

34.5

%

Mid-Atlantic

 

19.3

 

24.4

 

Southeast

 

19.1

 

16.5

 

Midwest

 

17.2

 

20.2

 

International

 

3.0

 

3.0

 

Northeast

 

1.1

 

1.4

 

Total

 

100.0

%

100.0

%

 

As of March 31, 2011, 4.8% of total investments at amortized cost (or 2.6% of total investments at fair value), were on non-accrual status, including 2.2% of total investments at amortized cost (or 1.5% of total investments at fair value) of investments acquired as part of the Allied Acquisition. As of December 31, 2010, 3.8% of total investments at amortized cost (or 1.3% of total investments at fair value), were on non-accrual status, including 1.5% of total investments at amortized cost (or 1.0% of total investments at fair value) of investments acquired as part of the Allied Acquisition.

 

SSLP

 

In October 2009, the Company completed its acquisition from Allied Capital of subordinated notes (the “SSLP Notes”) issued by the Senior Secured Loan Fund LLC, now called the “Senior Secured Loan Program” (the “SSLP”). The SSLP was formed in December 2007 to invest in “stretch senior” or “unitranche” loans (loans that combine both senior and subordinated debt, generally in a first lien position) of middle-market companies.

 

The SSLP has committed capital of approximately $5.1 billion, approximately $2.9 billion in aggregate principal amount of which was funded at March 31, 2011. At March 31, 2011, the Company’s total commitment to the SSLP was $958,794, of which $287,359 was unfunded. The SSLP is capitalized as transactions are completed. Together with GE Commercial Finance Investment Advisory Services LLC (“GE”), we serve as co-managers of the SSLP and both investment and portfolio management decisions made by the SSLP as well as decisions relating to the operations of the SSLP must generally be approved by both the Company and GE. The amortized cost and fair value of the SSLP Notes was $660,712 and $681,255, respectively, at March 31, 2011, and $537,439 and $561,674, respectively, at December 31, 2010. The SSLP Notes pay a weighted average coupon of approximately LIBOR plus 8.0% and also

 

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entitle the Company to receive a portion of the excess cash flow from the loan portfolio, which may result in a return greater than the contractual coupon. The Company is also entitled to certain other sourcing and management fees in connection with the SSLP. The Company’s yield on its investment in the SSLP at fair value was 16.0% and 15.8% at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company earned interest income of $23,321 and $7,237, respectively, on the SSLP Notes.

 

As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the SSLP had total assets of $2.9 billion and $2.6 billion, respectively. GE’s investment in the SSLP consisted of senior notes of $2.1 billion and $1.9 billion and subordinated notes of $96 million and $78 million at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. The SSLP Notes owned by the Company are junior to the senior notes invested by GE and the Company owned 87.5% of the outstanding class of the subordinated notes as of March 31, 2011.

 

The SSLP’s portfolio consisted of senior and unitranche loans to 22 and 20 different issuers as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. At March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the portfolio was comprised of all first lien senior secured debt issued by U.S. middle-market companies and none of the loans were on non-accrual status. At March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the single largest issuer in the SSLP’s portfolio in aggregate principal amount was $290.0 million and $270.0 million, respectively, and the top five issuers totaled $1.3 billion and $1.1 billion, respectively. The portfolio companies in the SSLP are in industries similar to the companies in Ares Capital’s portfolio.

 

5.                                      BORROWINGS

 

In accordance with the Investment Company Act, with certain limited exceptions, the Company is only allowed to borrow amounts such that its asset coverage, as defined in the Investment Company Act, is at least 200% after such borrowing. As of March 31, 2011 our asset coverage for borrowed amounts was 321%.

 

Our debt obligations consisted of the following as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

 

 

 

As of

 

 

 

March 31, 2011

 

December 31, 2010

 

 

 

Carrying
Value(1)

 

Total
Available(2)

 

Carrying
Value(1)

 

Total
Available(2)

 

Revolving Funding Facility

 

$

 

$

400,000

 

$

242,050

 

$

400,000

 

Revolving Credit Facility

 

 

810,000

(3)

146,000

 

810,000

(3)

Debt Securitization

 

138,595

 

170,248

 

155,297

 

183,190

 

2011 Notes (principal amount outstanding of $0 and $300,584, respectively)

 

 

 

296,258

(4)

300,584

 

2012 Notes (principal amount outstanding of $161,210)

 

158,705

(4)

161,210

 

158,108

(4)

161,210

 

February 2016 Convertible Notes (principal amount outstanding of $575,000)

 

535,973

(5)

575,000

 

 

 

June 2016 Convertible Notes (principal amount outstanding of $230,000)

 

213,929

(5)

230,000

 

 

 

2040 Notes (principal amount outstanding of $200,000)

 

200,000

 

200,000

 

200,000

 

200,000

 

2047 Notes (principal amount outstanding of $230,000)

 

180,842

(4)

230,000

 

180,795

(4)

230,000

 

 

 

$

1,428,044

(6)

$

2,776,458

 

$

1,378,508

(6)

$

2,284,984

 

 


(1)                                  Except for the Allied Unsecured Notes and the Convertible Notes (as defined below), all carrying values are the same as the principal amounts outstanding.

 

(2)                                  Subject to borrowing base and leverage restrictions.

 

(3)                                  Includes an “accordion” feature that allows us, under certain circumstances, to increase the size of the facility to a maximum of $1,050,000.

 

(4)                                  Represents the aggregate principal amount outstanding of the applicable series of notes less the unaccreted discount initially recorded as a part of the Allied Acquisition. The total unaccreted discount on the Allied Unsecured Notes was $51,663 and $56,633 at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.

 

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(5)                                  Represents the aggregate principal amount outstanding of the Convertible Notes (as defined below) less the unaccreted discount initially recorded upon issuance of the Convertible Notes.  The total unaccreted discount for the February 2016 Convertible Notes and the June 2016 Convertible Notes was $39,027 and $16,071, respectively, at March 31, 2011.

 

(6)                                  Total principal amount of debt outstanding totaled $1,534,805 and $1,435,141 at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.

 

The weighted average stated interest rate of all our debt obligations at principal as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 was 5.7% and 5.2%, respectively.

 

Revolving Funding Facility

 

In October 2004, we formed Ares Capital CP Funding LLC (“Ares Capital CP”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, through which we established a revolving securitized facility (as amended, the “Revolving Funding Facility”). The Revolving Funding Facility allows Ares Capital CP to borrow up to $400 million.  In connection with the January 22, 2010 amendment, we entered into an Amended and Restated Purchase and Sale Agreement with Ares Capital CP Funding Holdings LLC, our wholly owned subsidiary (“CP Holdings”), pursuant to which we may sell to CP Holdings certain loans that we have originated or acquired (the “Loans”) from time to time, which CP Holdings will subsequently sell to Ares Capital CP, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of CP Holdings.   The Revolving Funding Facility is secured by all of the assets held by, and the membership interest in, Ares Capital CP.

 

The January 22, 2010 amendment to the Revolving Funding Facility, among other things, extended the maturity date of the facility to January 22, 2013.  On January 18, 2011, we and Ares Capital CP amended the Revolving Funding Facility to, among other things, provide for a three year reinvestment period until January 18, 2014 (with two one-year extension options, subject to our and our lenders’ consent) and extend the stated maturity date to January 18, 2016 (with two one-year extension options, subject to our and our lenders’ consent).

 

As part of the Revolving Funding Facility, we and Ares Capital CP are subject to limitations as to how borrowed funds may be used including restrictions on geographic concentrations, sector concentrations, loan size, payment frequency and status, average life, collateral interests and investment ratings as well as regulatory restrictions on leverage which may affect the amount of VFC that we may issue from time to time. There are also certain requirements relating to portfolio performance, including required minimum portfolio yield and limitations on delinquencies and charge offs, violation of which could result in the early amortization of the Revolving Funding Facility and limit further advances under the Revolving Funding Facility and in some cases could be an event of default. The Revolving Funding Facility is also subject to a borrowing base that applies different advance rates to assets held in Ares Capital CP. Such limitations, requirements, and associated defined terms are as provided for in the documents governing the Revolving Funding Facility. As of March 31, 2011, the Company and Ares Capital CP were in material compliance with the terms of the Revolving Funding Facility.

 

As of March 31, 2011, there were no amounts outstanding under the Revolving Funding Facility and as of December 31, 2010, there was $242,050 outstanding under the Revolving Funding Facility. The Revolving Funding Facility is secured by all the assets held by Ares Capital CP.

 

Prior to the January 22, 2010 amendment, the interest rate charged on the Revolving Funding Facility was the commercial paper rate plus 3.50%. After January 22, 2010, subject to certain exceptions, the interest charged on the Revolving Funding Facility is based on LIBOR plus an applicable spread of between 2.25% and 3.75% or on a “base rate” (which is the higher of a prime rate, or the federal funds rate plus 0.50%) plus an applicable spread of between 1.25% to 2.75%, in each case, based on a pricing grid depending upon our credit rating. As of March 31, 2011, for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and for the period from January 22, 2010 through March 31, 2010, the effective LIBOR spread under the Revolving Funding Facility was 2.75%. As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the rate in effect was one month LIBOR, which was 0.24% and 0.26%, respectively.

 

We are also required to pay a commitment fee of between 0.50% and 2.00% depending on the usage level on any unused portion of the Revolving Funding Facility.

 

The components of interest and credit facility fees expense, cash paid for interest expense, average interest rates (i.e., rate in effect plus the spread) and average outstanding balances for the Revolving Funding Facility were as follows:

 

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For the three months ended March 31,

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

Stated interest expense

 

$

677

 

$

1,710

 

Facility fees

 

1,012

 

657

 

Amortization of debt issuance costs

 

525

 

429

 

Total interest and credit facility fees expense

 

$

2,214

 

$

2,796

 

Cash paid for interest expense

 

$

2,352

 

$

2,119

 

Average stated interest rate

 

3.0

%

3.2

%

Average outstanding balance

 

$

89,919

 

$

216,575

 

 

Revolving Credit Facility

 

In December 2005, we entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility (as amended and restated, the “Revolving Credit Facility”), under which, as amended, the lenders agreed to extend credit to the Company. The Revovling Credit Facility matures on January 22, 2013 and has commitments totaling $810,000.  The Revolving Credit Facility also includes an “accordion” feature that allows the Company under certain circumstances, to increase the size of the facility to a maximum of $1,050,000. The Revolving Credit Facility generally requires payments of interest at the end of each LIBOR interest period, but no less frequently than quarterly, on LIBOR-based loans, and monthly payments of interest on other loans. All principal is due upon maturity.

 

Under the Revolving Credit Facility, we are 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 (less total liabilities) to total indebtedness, of the Company and its subsidiaries, of not less than 2.0:1.0, (f) maintaining minimum liquidity, and (g) limitations on the creation or existence of agreements that prohibit liens on certain properties of the Company and its subsidiaries. As of March 31, 2011, the Company was in material compliance with the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility.

 

In addition to the asset coverage ratio described above, borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility (and the incurrence of certain other permitted debt) will be subject to compliance with a borrowing base that will apply different advance rates to different types of assets in our portfolio.

 

As of March 31, 2011, there were no amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility and December 31, 2010, there was $146,000 outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility. The Revolving Credit Facility also provides for a sub-limit for the issuance of letters of credit for up to an aggregate amount of $100,000 as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010. As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company had $4,724 and $7,281 in standby letters of credit issued through the Revolving Credit Facility. The amount available for borrowing under the Revolving Credit Facility is reduced by any standby letters of credit issued. At March 31, 2011, subject to borrowing base availability,  there was $805,276 available for borrowing (net of standby letters of credit issued) under the Revolving Credit Facility.

 

Prior to amending and restating the Revolving Credit Facility on January 22, 2010, subject to certain exceptions, pricing on the Revolving Credit Facility was based on LIBOR plus 1.00% or on an “alternate base rate” (which was the highest of a prime rate, the federal funds rate plus 0.50%, or one month LIBOR plus 1.00%). After January 22, 2010, subject to certain exceptions, pricing under the Revolving Credit Facility is based on LIBOR plus an applicable spread of between 2.50% and 4.00% or on the “alternate base rate” plus an applicable spread of between 1.50% and 3.00%, in each case, based on a pricing grid depending upon our credit rating. As of March 31, 2011, for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and for the period from January 22, 2010 through March 31, 2010, the effective LIBOR spread under the Revolving Credit Facility was 3.00%. As of March 31, 2011, the one, two, three and six month LIBOR was 0.24%, 0.27%, 0.30% and 0.46%, respectively. As of December 31, 2010, the one, two, three and six month LIBOR was 0.26%, 0.28%, 0.30% and 0.46%, respectively.

 

In addition to the stated interest expense on the Revolving Credit Facility, the Company is required to pay a commitment fee of 0.50% per annum on any unused portion of the Revolving Credit Facility and a letter of credit fee of 3.25% per annum on letters of credit issued, both of which are payable quarterly. In connection with the expansion and extension of the Revolving Credit Facility in January 2010, we paid arrangement fees totaling approximately $15,600.

 

With certain exceptions, the Revolving Credit Facility is secured by substantially all of the assets in our portfolio (other than investments held by Ares Capital CP under the Revolving Funding Facility, those held as a part of the Debt Securitization, discussed below, and certain other investments).

 

The components of interest and credit facility fees expense, cash paid for interest expense, average interest rates (i.e., rate in effect plus the spread) and average outstanding balances for the Revolving Credit Facility were as follows:

 

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For the three months
ended March 31,

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

Stated interest expense(1)

 

$

222

 

$

2,633

 

Facility fees

 

1,050

 

702

 

Amortization of debt issuance costs

 

1,594

 

1,988

 

Total interest and credit facility fees expense

 

$

2,866

 

$

5,323

 

Cash paid for interest expense(1)

 

$

563

 

$

2,441

 

Average stated interest rate(1)

 

3.3

%

3.2

%

Average outstanding balance

 

$

26,656

 

$

325,216

 


(1)                                  The stated interest expense, cash paid for interest expense and average stated interest rate for the three months ended March 31, 2010 reflect the impact of the interest rate swap agreement entered into by the Company in October 2008 and terminated in December 2010 whereby the Company paid a fixed interest rate of 2.985% and received a floating rate based on the prevailing three-month LIBOR. See Note 6 for more information on the interest rate swap agreement.

 

Debt Securitization

 

In July 2006, through ARCC Commercial Loan Trust 2006, a vehicle serviced by our wholly owned subsidiary, ARCC CLO 2006 LLC, the Company completed a $400,000 debt securitization (the “Debt Securitization”) and issued approximately $314,000 aggregate principal amount of asset-backed notes (including revolving notes in an aggregate amount of up to $50,000, $18,347 of which were drawn down as of March 31, 2011) (the “CLO Notes”) to third parties that were secured by a pool of middle-market loans purchased or originated by the Company. The Company initially retained approximately $86,000 of aggregate principal amount of certain “BBB” and non-rated securities in the Debt Securitization and has subsequently repurchased $34,790 of the CLO Notes, bringing our total holdings of CLO Notes to $120,790 (the “Retained Notes”). The CLO Notes are included in the consolidated balance sheet.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2011, we repaid $5,639, $3,760 and $7,303 of the Class A-1-A, Class A-1A-VFN and Class A-2A Notes, respectively. The CLO Notes mature on December 20, 2019, and, as of March 31, 2011, there was $138,595 outstanding under the Debt Securitization (excluding the Retained Notes). The blended pricing of the CLO Notes, excluding fees, is approximately 3-month LIBOR plus 37 basis points.

 

During the first five years from the closing date, principal collections received on the underlying collateral may be used to purchase new collateral, allowing us to maintain the initial leverage in the securitization for the entire five-year period. This reinvestment period ends on June 21, 2011.

 

The Class A-1A VFN Notes are a revolving class of secured notes and allow us to borrow and repay AAA/Aaa financing over the initial five-year period thereby providing more efficiency in funding costs. All of the notes are secured by the assets of ARCC Commercial Loan Trust 2006, including commercial loans totaling $308,100 as of the closing date, which were sold to the trust by the Company, the originator and servicer of the assets. As of March 31, 2011, there were 41 investments securing the CLO Notes. Additional commercial loans have been purchased by the trust from the Company primarily using the proceeds from the Class A-1A VFN Notes as well as proceeds from loan repayments. The pool of commercial loans in the trust must meet certain requirements, including, but not limited to, asset mix and concentration, collateral coverage, term, agency rating, minimum coupon, minimum spread and sector diversity requirements. Under the terms of the Debt Securitization, up to 15% of the collateral may be subordinated loans that are neither first nor second lien loans. As of March 31, 2011, the Company was in material compliance with the terms of the Debt Securitization.

 

The classes, amounts and interest rates (expressed as a spread to LIBOR) of the CLO Notes as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are as follows:

 

 

 

As of

 

 

 

March 31, 2011

 

December 31, 2010

 

Class

 

Amount

 

LIBOR
Spread
(basis points)

 

Amount

 

LIBOR
Spread
(basis points)

 

A-1A

 

$

27,522

 

25

 

$

33,161

 

25

 

A-1A VFN(1)

 

18,347

 

28

 

22,107

 

28

 

A-1B

 

14,000

 

37

 

14,000

 

37

 

A-2A

 

13,516

 

22

 

20,819

 

22

 

A-2B

 

33,000

 

35

 

33,000

 

35

 

B

 

9,000

 

43

 

9,000

 

43

 

C

 

23,210

 

70

 

23,210

 

70

 

Total

 

$

138,595

 

 

 

$

155,297

 

 

 

 


(1)                                  Revolving Notes, in an aggregate amount of up to $50,000.

 

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The interest charged under the Debt Securitization is based on 3-month LIBOR, which as of March 31, 2011 was 0.30% and as of December 31, 2010 was 0.30%. The blended pricing of the CLO Notes, excluding fees, at March 31, 2011, was approximately 3-month LIBOR plus 37 basis points and at December 31, 2010, was approximately 3-month LIBOR plus 36 basis points.

 

The Company is also required to pay a commitment fee of 0.175% for any unused portion of the Class A-1A VFN Notes through June 21, 2011.

 

The components of interest and credit facility fees expense, cash paid for interest expense, average interest rates (i.e., rate in effect plus the spread) and average outstanding balances for the Debt Securitization are as follows:

 

 

 

For the three months
ended March 31,

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

Stated interest expense

 

$

255

 

$

381

 

Facility fees

 

11

 

 

Amortization of debt issuance costs

 

88

 

88

 

Total interest and credit facility fees expense

 

$

354

 

$

469

 

Cash paid for interest expense

 

$

261

 

$

390

 

Average stated interest rate

 

0.7

%

0.6

%

Average outstanding balance

 

$

153,256

 

$

272,495

 

 

Unsecured Notes

 

Allied Unsecured Notes

 

As part of the Allied Acquisition, the Company assumed all outstanding debt obligations of Allied Capital, including Allied Capital’s unsecured notes which consisted of 6.625% Notes due on July 15, 2011 (the “2011 Notes”), 6.000% Notes due on April 1, 2012 (the “2012 Notes”) and 6.875% Notes due on April 15, 2047 (the “2047 Notes” and, together with the 2011 Notes and the 2012 Notes, the “Allied Unsecured Notes”).

 

As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company had the following outstanding Allied Unsecured Notes:

 

 

 

As of

 

 

 

March 31, 2011

 

December 31, 2010

 

 

 

Outstanding
Principal

 

Carrying
Value(1)

 

Outstanding
Principal

 

Carrying
Value(1)

 

2011 Notes

 

$

 

$

 

$

300,584

 

$

296,258

 

2012 Notes

 

161,210

 

158,705

 

161,210

 

158,108

 

2047 Notes

 

230,000

 

180,842

 

230,000

 

180,795

 

Total

 

$

391,210

 

$

339,547

 

$

691,794

 

$

635,161

 

 


(1)                                  Represents the principal amount of the Allied Unsecured Notes less the unaccreted discount initially recorded as a part of the Allied Acquisition

 

On March 16, 2011, we redeemed the remaining balance of the 2011 Notes for a total redemption price (including a redemption premium) of approximately $306,800, which resulted in a loss on the extinguishment of debt of $8,860, in accordance with the terms of the indenture governing the 2011 Notes. The 2012 Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.000% and mature on April 1, 2012. The 2012 Notes require payment of interest semi-annually, and all principal is due upon maturity. On March 28, 2011 we notified the holders of the 2012 Notes that we were redeeming the $161,210 aggregate principal amount of the 2012 Notes remaining

 

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outstanding, together with a redemption premium, in accordance with the terms of the indenture governing the 2012 Notes (see Note 17).

 

The 2047 Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.875% and mature on April 15, 2047. The 2047 Notes require payment of interest quarterly, and all principal is due upon maturity. These notes are redeemable in whole or in part at any time or from time to time on or after April 15, 2012, at a par redemption price of $25 per security plus accrued and unpaid interest and upon the occurrence of certain tax events as stipulated in the notes.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2011, the Company incurred $10,520 of stated interest expense in connection with the Allied Unsecured Notes, respectively, and the cash paid for interest on the Allied Unsecured Notes was $17,284. In accordance with ASC 805-10, the initial carrying value of the Allied Unsecured Notes was equal to the fair value as of April 1, 2010 resulting in an initial unaccreted discount from the principal value of the Allied Unsecured Notes of approximately $65,800. For the three months ended March 31, 2011, we recorded $2,303 of accretion expense related to this discount which was included in “interest and credit facility fees” in the accompanying statement of operations.

 

2040 Notes

 

On October 21, 2010, we issued $200,000 in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes that mature on October 15, 2040 (the “2040 Notes”) that may be redeemed in whole or in part at our option at any time or from time to time on or after October 15, 2015, at a par redemption price of $25 per security plus accrued and unpaid interest. The principal amount of the 2040 Notes will be payable at maturity. The 2040 Notes bear interest at a rate of 7.75% per year, payable quarterly commencing on January 15, 2011. For the three months ended March 31, 2011, the Company incurred $3,875 of interest expense on the 2040 Notes and the cash paid for interest on the 2040 Notes was $3,617. Also for the three months ended March 31, 2011, the Company incurred $58 in amortization of debt issuance costs related to the 2040 Notes.

 

The Allied Unsecured Notes and the 2040 Notes contain certain covenants, including covenants requiring Ares Capital to comply with Section 18(a)(1)(A) as modified by Section 61(a)(1) of the Investment Company Act and to provide financial information to the holders of such notes under certain circumstances. These covenants are subject to important limitations and exceptions. As of March 31, 2011, the Company was in material compliance with the limitations and requirements of the Allied Unsecured Notes and the 2040 Notes.

 

Convertible Notes

 

February 2016 Convertible Notes.  In January 2011, we issued $575,000 of unsecured convertible senior notes that mature on February 1, 2016 (the “February 2016 Convertible Notes”), unless previously converted or repurchased in accordance with their terms. We do not have the right to redeem the February 2016 Convertible Notes prior to maturity.  The February 2016 Convertible Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.75% per year, payable semi-annually. In certain circumstances, the February 2016 Convertible Notes will be convertible into cash, shares of Ares Capital’s common stock or a combination of cash and shares our common stock, at our election, at an initial conversion rate of 52.2766 shares of common stock per one thousand dollar principal amount of the February 2016 Convertible Notes, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $19.13 per share of our common stock, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments. The initial conversion price was approximately 17.5% above the $16.28 per share closing price of our common stock on January 19, 2011. At March 31, 2011, the principal amount of the February 2016 Convertible Notes exceeded the value of the underlying shares multiplied times the per share closing price of our common stock.

 

The February 2016 Convertible Notes are Ares Capital’s senior unsecured obligations and rank senior in right of payment to our existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the February 2016 Convertible Notes; equal in right of payment to our existing and future unsecured indebtedness that is not so subordinated; effectively junior in right of payment to any of our secured indebtedness (including existing unsecured indebtedness that we later secure) to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness; and structurally junior to all existing and future indebtedness (including trade payables) incurred by our subsidiaries, financing vehicles or similar facilities.

 

Prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding August 15, 2015, holders may convert their February 2016 Convertible Notes only under certain circumstances set forth in the indenture governing the terms of the February 2016 Convertible Notes (the “February 2016 Indenture”). On or after August 15, 2015 until the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately preceding February 1, 2016, holders may convert their February 2016 Convertible Notes at any time. Upon conversion, we will pay or deliver, as the case may be, at our election, cash, shares of our common stock or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, subject to the requirements of the February 2016 Indenture.

 

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In addition, if we engage in certain corporate events as described in the February 2016 Indenture, holders of the February 2016 Convertible Notes may require us to repurchase for cash all or part of their February 2016 Convertible Notes at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the February 2016 Convertible Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest through, but excluding, the required repurchase date.

 

The February 2016 Indenture contains certain covenants, including covenants requiring us to comply with Section 18(a)(1)(A) as modified by Section 61(a)(1) of the Investment Company Act and to provide financial information to the holders of the February 2016 Convertible Notes under certain circumstances. These covenants are subject to important limitations and exceptions that are described in the February 2016 Indenture.  As of March 31, 2011, the Company was in material compliance with the covenants of the February 2016 Indenture.

 

The February 2016 Convertible Notes are accounted for in accordance with ASC 470-20 (previously FASB Staff Position No. APB 14-1, “Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement)”). Upon conversion of any February 2016 Convertible Note, we intend to pay the outstanding principal amount in cash and to the extent that the conversion value exceeds the principal amount, we have the option to pay in cash or shares of our common stock (or a combination of cash and shares) in respect of the excess amount, subject to the requirements of the February 2016 Indenture.  The Company has determined that the embedded conversion option in the February 2016 Convertible Notes is not required to be separately accounted for as a derivative under GAAP. In accounting for the February 2016 Convertible Notes, we estimated at the time of issuance that the values of the debt and equity components of the February 2016 Convertible Notes were approximately 93% and 7%, respectively. The original issue discount equal to the equity component of 7% of the February 2016 Convertible Notes was recorded in “capital in excess of par value” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. As a result, we will record interest expense comprised of both stated interest expense as well as accretion of the original issue discount.  Additionally, the issuance costs associated with the February 2016 Convertible Notes were allocated to the debt and equity components in proportion to the allocation of the proceeds and accounted for as debt issuance costs and equity issuance costs, respectively.   At the time of issuance, the debt issuance costs and equity issuance costs were $14,672 and $1,104, respectively.  At the time of issuance and as of March 31, 2011, the equity component, net of issuance costs, as recorded in the “capital in excess of par value” in the balance sheet was $40,250.  As of March 31, 2011, the components of the carrying value of the February 2016 Convertible Notes were as follows:

 

 

 

As of March 31, 2011

 

Principal amount of debt

 

$

575,000

 

Original issue discount, net of accretion

 

(39,027

)

Carrying value of debt

 

$

535,973

 

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2011, the components of interest expense and cash paid for interest expense for the February 2016 Convertible Notes were as follows:

 

 

 

For the three months
ended March 31, 2011

 

Stated interest expense

 

$

6,061

 

Accretion of original issue discount

 

1,223

 

Amortization of debt issuance cost

 

532

 

Total interest expense

 

$

7,816

 

Cash paid for interest expense

 

$

 

 

The estimated effective interest rate of the debt component of the February 2016 Convertible Notes, equal to the stated interest of 5.75% plus the accretion of the original issue discount, was approximately 7.4% for the three months ended March 31, 2011.

 

June 2016 Convertible Notes. In March 2011, we issued $230,000 of unsecured convertible senior notes that mature on June 1, 2016 (the “June 2016 Convertible Notes” and, together with the February 2016 Convertible Notes, the “Convertible Notes”), unless previously converted or repurchased in accordance with their terms. We do not have the right to redeem the June 2016 Convertible Notes prior to maturity.  The June 2016 Convertible Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.125% per year, payable semi-annually. In certain circumstances, the June 2016 Convertible Notes will be convertible into cash, shares of Ares Capital’s common stock or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, at our election, at an initial conversion rate of 52.5348 shares of common stock per one thousand dollar principal amount of the June 2016 Convertible Notes, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $19.04 per share of our common stock, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments. The initial conversion price was approximately 17.5% above the $16.20 per share closing price of our common stock on March 22,

 

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2011. At March 31, 2011, the principal amount of the June 2016 Convertible Notes exceeded the value of the underlying shares multiplied times the per share closing price of our common stock.

 

The June 2016 Convertible Notes are our senior unsecured obligations and rank senior in right of payment to our existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the June 2016 Convertible Notes; equal in right of payment to our existing and future unsecured indebtedness that is not so subordinated; effectively junior in right of payment to any of our secured indebtedness (including existing unsecured indebtedness that we later secure) to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness; and structurally junior to all existing and future indebtedness (including trade payables) incurred by our subsidiaries, financing vehicles or similar facilities.

 

Prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding December15, 2015, holders may convert their June 2016 Convertible Notes only under certain circumstances set forth in the indenture governing the terms of the June 2016 Convertible Notes (the “June 2016 Indenture”). On or after December 15, 2015 until the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately preceding June 1, 2016, holders may convert their June 2016 Convertible Notes at any time. Upon conversion, we will pay or deliver, as the case may be, at our election, cash, shares of our common stock or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, subject to the requirements of the June 2016 Indenture.

 

In addition, if we engage in certain corporate events as described in the June 2016 Indenture, holders of the June 2016 Convertible Notes may require us to repurchase for cash all or part of their June 2016 Convertible Notes at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the June 2016 Convertible Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest through, but excluding, the required repurchase date.

 

The June 2016 Indenture contains certain covenants, including covenants requiring us to comply with Section 18(a)(1)(A) as modified by Section 61(a)(1) of the Investment Company Act and to provide financial information to the holders of the June 2016 Convertible Notes under certain circumstances. These covenants are subject to important limitations and exceptions that are described in the June 2016 Indenture.  As of March 31, 2011, the Company was in material compliance with the covenants of the June 2016 Indenture.

 

The June 2016 Convertible Notes are accounted for in accordance with ASC 470-20 (previously FASB Staff Position No. APB 14-1, “Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement)”). Upon conversion of any June 2016 Convertible Note, we intend to pay the outstanding principal amount in cash and to the extent that the conversion value exceeds the principal amount, we have the option to pay in cash or shares of our common stock (or a combination of cash and shares) in respect of the excess amount, subject to the requirements of the June 2016 Indenture.  The Company has determined that the embedded conversion option in the June 2016 Convertible Notes is not required to be separately accounted for as a derivative under GAAP.  In accounting for the June 2016 Convertible Notes, we estimated at the time of issuance that the values of the debt and equity components of the June 2016 Convertible Notes were approximately 93% and 7%, respectively. The original issue discount equal to the equity component of 7% of the June 2016 Convertible Notes was recorded in “capital in excess of par value” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. As a result, we will record interest expense comprised of both stated interest expense as well as accretion of the original issue discount.  Additionally, the debt issuance costs associated with the June 2016 Convertible Notes were allocated to the debt and equity components in proportion to the allocation of the proceeds and accounted for as debt issuance costs and equity issuance costs, respectively.  At the time of issuance, the debt issuance costs and equity issuance costs were $5,348 and $403, respectively.  At the time of issuance and as of March 31, 2011, the equity component, net of issuance costs as recorded in the “capital in excess of par value” in the balance sheet was $16,100.  As of March 31, 2011, the components of the carrying value of the June 2016 Convertible Notes were as follows:

 

 

 

As of March 31, 2011

 

Principal amount of debt

 

$

230,000

 

Original issue discount, net of accretion

 

(16,071

)

Carrying value of debt

 

$

213,929

 

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2011, the components of interest expense and cash paid for interest expense for the June 2016 Convertible Notes were as follows:

 

 

 

For the three months
ended March 31, 2011

 

Stated interest expense

 

$

131

 

Accretion of original issue discount

 

29

 

Amortization of debt issuance cost

 

9

 

Total interest expense

 

$

169

 

Cash paid for interest expense

 

$

 

 

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The estimated effective interest rate of the debt component of the June 2016 Convertible Notes equal to the stated interest of 5.125% plus the accretion of the original issue discount, was approximately 6.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2011.

 

6.                                      DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

 

In October 2008, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement that terminated on December 20, 2010 to mitigate our exposure to adverse fluctuations in interest rates for a total notional amount of $75,000. Under the interest rate swap agreement, we paid a fixed interest rate of 2.985% and receive a floating rate based on the prevailing three-month LIBOR. For the three months ended March 31, 2010, we recognized $333 in unrealized appreciation related to this swap agreement. Upon termination of this swap agreement in 2010, no realized gain or loss was recognized.

 

7.                                      COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Portfolio Company Commitments

 

The Company has various commitments to fund investments in its portfolio, including commitments to fund revolving senior and subordinated loans, subordinated notes in the SSLP, and private equity investment partnerships.

 

As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company had the following commitments to fund various revolving senior secured and subordinated loans:

 

 

 

As of

 

 

 

March 31, 2011

 

December 31, 2010

 

Total revolving commitments

 

$

288,475

 

$

260,691

 

Less: funded commitments

 

(63,106

)

(59,980

)

Total unfunded commitments

 

225,369

 

200,711

 

Less: commitments substantially at discretion of the Company

 

(16,648

)

(19,922

)

Less: unavailable commitments due to borrowing base or other covenant restrictions

 

(5,106

)

(6,738

)

Total net adjusted unfunded revolving commitments

 

$

203,615

 

$

174,051

 

 

Of the total net adjusted unfunded commitments as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, $31,500 and $33,837, respectively, are from commitments for investments acquired as part of the Allied Acquisition. Also, as of March 31, 2011, $219,500 of the total revolving commitments extend beyond the maturity date for our Revolving Credit Facility. Included within the total revolving commitments as of March 31, 2011 are commitments to issue up to $2,658 in standby letters of credit through a financial intermediary on behalf of certain portfolio companies. Under these arrangements, if the standby letters of credit were to be issued, the Company would be required to make payments to third parties if the portfolio companies were to default on their related payment obligations. As of March 31, 2011, the Company had $2,045 in standby letters of credit issued and outstanding on behalf of the portfolio companies, of which no amounts were recorded as a liability on our balance sheet as such letters of credit are considered in the valuation of the investments in the portfolio company. Of these letters of credit, $50 expire in February 2011, $5 expire in April 2011, $1,660 expire in September 2011, $170 expire in December 2011, and $160 expire in January 2012.

 

As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company had the following commitments to fund subordinated notes in the SSLP:

 

 

 

As of

 

 

 

March 31, 2011

 

December 31, 2010

 

Total SSLP commitments

 

$

958,794

 

$

958,794

 

Less: funded SSLP commitments

 

(671,435

)

(548,161

)

Total unfunded SSLP commitments

 

287,359

 

410,633

 

Less: SSLP commitments substantially at discretion of the Company(1)

 

(287,359

)

(410,633

)

Total net adjusted unfunded SSLP commitments

 

$

 

$

 

 

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(1)                                  Investments made by the SSLP must be approved by both GE and the Company.

 

See Note 4 for more information on the Company’s commitment to the SSLP.

 

As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company was subject to subscription agreements to fund equity investments in private equity investment partnerships:

 

 

 

As of

 

 

 

March 31, 2011

 

December 31, 2010

 

Total private equity commitments

 

$

514,936

 

$

537,600

 

Less: funded private equity commitments

 

(90,420

)

(104,300

)

Total unfunded private equity commitments

 

424,516

 

433,300

 

Less: private equity commitments substantially at discretion of the Company

 

(412,926

)

(400,400

)

Total net adjusted unfunded private equity commitments

 

$

11,590

 

$

32,900

 

 

Of the total net adjusted unfunded private equity commitments as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, $3,487 and $11,500, respectively, are for investments acquired as part of the Allied Acquisition.

 

In the ordinary course of business, Allied Capital had issued guarantees on behalf of certain portfolio companies. Under these arrangements, payments would be required to be made to third parties if the portfolio companies were to default on their related payment. As part of the Allied Acquisition, the Company assumed such outstanding guarantees or similar obligations. As a result, as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company had outstanding guarantees or similar obligations totaling $800.

 

Further in the ordinary course of business, we may sell certain of our investments to third party purchasers. In particular, since the Allied Acquisition we have sold and currently continue to seek opportunities to sell, certain of Allied Capital’s equity investments larger than those we have historically made and controlled portfolio company equity investments. In connection with these sales (as well as certain other sales) we have, and may continue to do so in the future, agreed to indemnify such purchasers for future liabilities arising from the investments and the related sale transaction. Such indemnification provisions may give rise to future liabilities.

 

As of March 31, 2011, one of the Company’s portfolio companies, Ciena Capital LLC (“Ciena”), had one non-recourse securitization Small Business Administration (“SBA”) loan warehouse facility, which has reached its maturity date but remains outstanding. Ciena is working with the providers of the SBA loan warehouse facility with regard to the repayment of that facility. Allied Capital had previously issued a performance guaranty (which Ares Capital succeeded to as a result of the Allied Acquisition) whereby Ares Capital must indemnify the warehouse providers for any damages, losses, liabilities and related costs and expenses that they may incur as a result of Ciena’s failure to perform any of its obligations as loan originator, loan seller or loan servicer under the warehouse facility. As of March 31, 2011, there are no known issues or claims with respect to this performance guaranty.

 

8.                                      FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted ASC 825-10 (previously SFAS No. 159, the Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Liabilities), which provides companies the option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value. ASC 825-10 also establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between companies that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities and to more easily understand the effect of the company’s choice to use fair value on its earnings. ASC 825-10 also requires entities to display the fair value of the selected assets and liabilities on the face of the balance sheet. The Company has not elected the ASC 8 25-10 option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value. With the exception of the line items entitled “other assets” and “debt,” which are reported at amortized cost, all assets and liabilities approximate fair value on the balance sheet. The carrying value of the line items entitled “interest receivable,” “receivable for open trades,” “payable for open trades,” “accounts payable and accrued expenses,” “management and incentive fees payable” and “interest and facility fees payable” approximate fair value due to their short maturity.

 

Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted ASC 820-10 (previously SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements), which expands the application of fair value accounting. ASC 820-10 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with GAAP and expands disclosure of fair value measurements. ASC 820-10 determines fair value to be the price that

 

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would be received for an investment in a current sale, which assumes an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. ASC 820-10 requires the Company to assume that the portfolio investment is sold in its principal market to market participants or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market, which may be a hypothetical market. Market participants are defined as buyers and sellers in the principal or most advantageous market that are independent, knowledgeable, and willing and able to transact. In accordance with ASC 820-10, the Company has considered its principal market as the market in which the Company exits its portfolio investments with the greatest volume and level of activity. ASC 820-10 specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable or unobservable. In accordance with ASC 820-10, these inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

 

·                  Level 1—Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access.

 

·                  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, we continue to employ the net asset valuation policy approved by our board of directors that is consistent with ASC 820-10 (see Note 2). Consistent with our valuation policy, we evaluate the source of inputs, including any markets in which our investments are trading (or any markets in which securities with similar attributes are trading), in determining fair value. Our valuation policy considers the fact that because there is not a readily available market value for most of the investments in our portfolio, the fair value of the investments must typically be determined using unobservable inputs.

 

Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of our investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of our investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values that we may ultimately realize. Further, such investments are generally subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise are less liquid than publicly traded securities. If we were required to liquidate a portfolio investment in a forced or liquidation sale, we could realize significantly less than the value at which we have recorded it.

 

In addition, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the gains or losses ultimately realized on these investments to be different than the gains or losses reflected in the valuations currently assigned.

 

The following table presents fair value measurements of cash and cash equivalents and investments as of March 31, 2011:

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements Using

 

 

 

Total

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

246,233

 

$

246,233

 

$

 

$

 

Investments

 

$

4,263,033

 

$

 

$

6,613

 

$

4,256,420

 

 

The following table presents changes in investments that use Level 3 inputs as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2011:

 

 

 

As of and for the
three months ended
March 31, 2011

 

Balance as of December 31, 2010

 

$

4,312,657

 

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

 

83,524

 

Purchases

 

468,269

 

Sales

 

(290,549

)

Redemptions

 

(332,518

)

Payment-in-kind interest and dividends

 

11,038

 

Accretion of discount on securities

 

3,999

 

Net transfers in and/or out of Level 3

 

 

Balance as of March 31, 2011

 

$

4,256,420

 

 

As of March 31, 2011, the net unrealized appreciation on the investments that use Level 3 inputs was $50,689.

 

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The following table presents changes in investments that use Level 3 inputs as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2010:

 

 

 

As of and for the
three months ended
March 31, 2010

 

Balance as of December 31, 2009

 

$

2,166,687

 

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

 

43,844

 

Net purchases, sales or redemptions

 

6,783

 

Net transfers in and/or out of Level 3

 

 

Balance as of March 31, 2010

 

$

2,217,314

 

 

As of March 31, 2010, the net unrealized depreciation on the investments that use Level 3 inputs was $147,745.

 

Following are the carrying and fair values of our debt instruments as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010. Fair value is estimated by discounting remaining payment using applicable current market rates, which take into account changes in the Company’s marketplace credit ratings, or market quotes, if available.

 

 

 

As of

 

 

 

March 31, 2011

 

December 31, 2010

 

 

 

Carrying value(1)

 

Fair value

 

Carrying value(1)

 

Fair value

 

Revolving Funding Facility

 

$

 

$

 

$

242,050

 

$

242,000

 

Revolving Credit Facility

 

 

 

146,000

 

146,000

 

Debt Securitization

 

138,595

 

125,063

 

155,297

 

133,000

 

2011 Notes (principal amount outstanding of $0 and $300,584, respectively)

 

 

 

296,258

(2)

297,290

 

2012 Notes (principal amount outstanding of $161,210)

 

158,705

(2)

161,711

 

158,108

(2)

164,595

 

February 2016 Convertible Notes (principal amount outstanding of $575,000)

 

535,973

(3)

606,222

 

 

 

June 2016 Convertible Notes (principal amount outstanding of $230,000)

 

213,929

(3)

238,816

 

 

 

2040 Notes (principal amount outstanding of $200,000)

 

200,000

 

194,248

 

200,000

 

184,986

 

2047 Notes (principal amount outstanding of $230,000)

 

180,842

(2)

209,826

 

180,795

(2)

197,314

 

 

 

$

1,428,044

(4)

$

1,535,886

 

$

1,378,508

(4)

$

1,365,185

 

 


(1)                                  Except for the Allied Unsecured Notes and the Convertible Notes, all carrying values are the same as the principal amounts outstanding.

 

(2)                                  Represents the aggregate principal amount of the applicable series of notes less the unaccreted discount initially recorded as a part of the Allied Acquisition.

 

(3)                                  Represents the aggregate principal amount outstanding of the Convertible Notes less the unaccreted discount initially recorded upon issuance of the Convertible Notes.

 

(4)                                  Total principal amount of debt outstanding totaled $1,534,805 and $1,435,141 as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.

 

9.                                      STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

There were no sales of our equity securities during the three months ended March 31, 2011.

 

The following table summarizes the total shares issued and proceeds we received in an underwritten public offering of the Company’s common stock net of underwriter and offering costs for the three months ended March 31, 2010:

 

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Shares issued

 

Offering price
per share

 

Proceeds net of
underwriting
and
offering costs

 

February 2010 public offering

 

22,958

 

$

12.75

 

$

277,207

 

Total for the three months ended March 31, 2010

 

22,958

 

 

 

$

277,207

 

 

Part of the proceeds from the above public offering were used to repay outstanding indebtedness. The remaining unused portions of the proceeds were used to fund investments in portfolio companies in accordance with our investment objective and strategies and market conditions.

 

10.                               EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

The following information sets forth the computations of basic and diluted net increase in stockholders’ equity per share resulting from operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010:

 

 

 

For the three months ended March 31,

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

Net increase in stockholders’ equity resulting from operations available to common stockholders:

 

$

123,766

 

$

76,415

 

Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding—basic and diluted:

 

204,419

 

124,544

 

Basic and diluted net increase in stockholders’ equity resulting from operations per share:

 

$

0.61

 

$

0.61

 

 

For the purposes of calculating diluted earnings per share, since the average closing price of the Company’s common stock for the period from the time of issuance of both the February 2016 Convertible Notes and the June 2016 Convertible Notes through March 31, 2011 was less than the current conversion price for each respective series of the Convertible Notes, the underlying shares for the intrinsic value of the embedded options had no impact.

 

11.                               DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS

 

The following table summarizes our dividends declared during the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010:

 

Date Declared

 

Record Date

 

Payment Date

 

Per Share
Amount

 

Total
Amount

 

March 1, 2011

 

March 15, 2011

 

March 31, 2011

 

$

0.35

 

$

71,547

 

Total declared for the three months ended March 31, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

$

0.35

 

$

71,547

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

February 25, 2010

 

March 15, 2010

 

March 31, 2010

 

$

0.35

 

$

46,516

 

Total declared for the three months ended March 31, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

$

0.35

 

$

46,516

 

 

The Company has a dividend reinvestment plan, whereby the Company may buy shares of its common stock in the open market or issue new shares in order to satisfy dividend reinvestment requests. If the Company issues new shares, the issue price is equal to closing price on the record date. Dividend reinvestment plan activity for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, was as follows:

 

 

 

For the three months
ended March 31,

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

Shares issued

 

333

 

293

 

Average price per share

 

$

16.39

 

$

13.62

 

Shares purchased by plan agent for shareholders

 

 

 

Average price per share

 

 

 

 

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12.                               RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

In accordance with the investment advisory and management agreement, we bear all costs and expenses of the operation of the Company and reimburse our investment adviser for certain of such costs and expenses incurred in the operation of the Company. For the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, the investment adviser incurred such expenses totaling $643 and $685, respectively. As of March 31, 2011, $119 was unpaid and such payable is included in “accounts payable and accrued expenses” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

 

We rent office space from a third party pursuant to a lease that expires in February 2026. We also entered into separate subleases with Ares Management and Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P. (“IHAM”), a wholly owned portfolio company, pursuant to which Ares Management and IHAM sublease approximately 15% and 20%, respectively, of the office space for a fixed rent equal to 15% and 20%, respectively, of the base annual rent payable by us under this lease, plus certain additional costs and expenses. For the three months ended March 31, 2011, there were no amounts payable to the Company. Under our previous lease that expired on February 27, 2011, we were party to a sublease agreement with Ares Management whereby Ares Management subleased approximately 25% of such office space for a fixed rent equal to 25% of the basic annual rent payable by us under this lease, plus certain additional costs and expenses. For the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, such amounts payable to the Company totaled $396 and $125, respectively.

 

As of March 31, 2011, Ares Investments, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ares Management, (the sole member of our investment adviser) owned approximately 2.9 million shares of the Company’s common stock representing approximately 1.4% of the total shares outstanding as of March 31, 2011.

 

See Notes 3 and 13 for descriptions of other related party transactions.

 

13.                               IVY HILL ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.P. AND OTHER MANAGED FUNDS

 

In November 2007, the Company established IHAM to serve as a manager for a middle-market credit fund, Ivy Hill Middle Market Credit Fund, Ltd. (“Ivy Hill I”), an unconsolidated investment vehicle focusing on investments in middle-market loans. From inception until the second quarter of 2009, IHAM’s financial results were consolidated with those of the Company. In June 2009, because of a shift in activity from being primarily a manager, with no dedicated employees, of funds in which the Company has invested debt and equity, to a manager with individuals dedicated to managing an increasing number of third party funds, the Company concluded that GAAP requires the financial results of IHAM to be reported as a portfolio company in the schedule of investments rather than as a consolidated subsidiary in the Company’s financial results. The Company made an initial equity investment of $3,816 into IHAM in June 2009. As of March 31, 2011, the total investment in IHAM at fair value was $170,462, including an unrealized gain of $57,586.  As of December 31, 2010, the total investment in IHAM at fair value was $136,235, including an unrealized gain of $32,777. For the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company received distributions from IHAM consisting entirely of dividend income of $4,762 and $378, respectively.

 

Ivy Hill I primarily invests in first and second lien bank debt of middle-market companies. Ivy Hill I was initially funded with $404,000 of capital including a $56,000 investment by the Company, consisting of $40,000 of Class B notes and $16,000 of subordinated notes. For the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company earned $1,173 and $1,761, respectively, from its investments in Ivy Hill I.

 

Ivy Hill I purchased investments from the Company of $1,700 during the three months ended March 31, 2011, and may from time to time purchase additional investments from the Company. Any such purchases require approval by third parties unaffiliated with the Company or IHAM. A realized loss of $17 was recorded on these transactions for the three months ended March 31, 2011.

 

In November 2008, the Company established a second middle-market credit fund, Ivy Hill Middle Market Credit Fund II, Ltd. (“Ivy Hill II” and, together with Ivy Hill I and Ivy Hill SDF (as defined below), the “Ivy Hill Funds”), which is also managed by IHAM.

 

In December 2009, the Company made an additional cash investment of approximately $33,000 in IHAM to facilitate IHAM’s acquisition of Allied Capital’s management rights in respect of, and interests in, the Allied Capital Senior Debt Fund, L.P. (now referred to as Ivy Hill Senior Debt Fund, L.P. or the “Ivy Hill SDF”). In October 2010, the Company made an additional cash investment of approximately $4,000 in IHAM to facilitate IHAM’s acquisition of an equity interest in Ivy Hill SDF.

 

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In March 2010, the Company made an additional cash investment of approximately $48,000 in IHAM to facilitate IHAM’s acquisition of Allied Capital’s management rights in respect of, and equity interests in, the Knightsbridge CLO 2007-1, Ltd. and Knightsbridge CLO 2008-1, Ltd. (the “Knightsbridge Funds”). At the time, the Company also acquired from Allied Capital certain debt investments of the Knightsbridge Funds for approximately $52,000.

 

The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, A.C. Corporation, previously managed Emporia Preferred Funding I, Ltd., Emporia Preferred Funding II, Ltd. and Emporia Preferred Funding III, Ltd. (collectively, the “Emporia Funds”). In August 2010, the Company made an additional cash investment of approximately $8,000 in IHAM to facilitate IHAM’s acquisition of an equity interest in Emporia Preferred Funding III, Ltd. In November 2010, the Company made an additional cash investment of $7,900 in IHAM, which IHAM then used to purchase these management rights and related receivables in respect of the Emporia Funds from A.C. Corporation for $7,900. This amount represented the fair value of those management rights as of the date of the sale. A realized gain of $5,882 was recognized on this transaction.  In January 2011, the Company made an additional cash investment, and approximately $9,400 in IHAM to facilitate IHAM’s acquisition of equity interests in certain of the Emporia Funds.

 

In addition to the Ivy Hill Funds and the Knightsbridge Funds, IHAM also serves as the sub-adviser/sub-manager to six other funds: CoLTS 2005-1 Ltd., CoLTS 2005-2 Ltd., CoLTS 2007-1 Ltd. (collectively, the “CoLTS Funds”) and FirstLight Funding I, Ltd., which is affiliated with the Company’s portfolio company, Firstlight Financial Corporation, Ares Private Debt Strategies Fund II, L.P. (“Ares PDS II”) and Ares Private Debt Strategies Fund III, L.P. (together with Ares PDS II, the “Private Debt Strategies Funds”).  The Private Debt Strategies Funds purchased $40,158 of investments from the Company during the three months ended March 31, 2011. A realized loss of $813 was recorded on these transactions for the three months ended March 31, 2011.  The funds managed by IHAM may, from time to time, buy additional investments from the Company.

 

Beginning in November 2008, IHAM was party to a separate services agreement, referred to herein as the “services agreement,” with Ares Capital Management. Pursuant to the services agreement, Ares Capital Management provided IHAM with office facilities, equipment, clerical, bookkeeping and record keeping services, services of investment professionals and others to perform investment advisory, research and related services, services of, and oversight of, custodians, depositories, accountants, attorneys, underwriters and such other persons in any other capacity deemed to be necessary. Under the services agreement, IHAM reimbursed Ares Capital Management for all of the actual costs associated with such services, including Ares Capital Management’s allocable portion of overhead and the cost of its officers and respective staff in performing its obligations under the services agreement. The services agreement was terminated effective June 30, 2010 and replaced with a different services agreement with similar terms between IHAM and the Company’s administrator.

 

Also as part of the Allied Acquisition, the Company acquired the management rights for an unconsolidated fund, the AGILE Fund I, LLC, which had $67.9 million of total committed capital under management as of March 31, 2011. The Company’s investment in AGILE Fund I, LLC was $150 at fair value, including an unrealized loss of $114 as of March 31, 2011.

 

14.          FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

The following is a schedule of financial highlights for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010:

 

 

 

For the three months ended

 

Per Share Data:

 

March 31, 2011

 

March 31, 2010

 

Net asset value, beginning of period(1)

 

$

14.92

 

$

11.44

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of common stock

 

 

0.08

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuances of the Convertible Notes

 

0.27

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income for period(2)

 

0.24

 

0.25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gains for period(2)

 

0.37

 

0.36

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase in stockholders’ equity

 

0.88

 

0.61

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total distributions to stockholders

 

(0.35

)

(0.35

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value at end of period(1)

 

$

15.45

 

$

11.78

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Per share market value at end of period

 

$

16.95

 

$

14.82

 

Total return based on market value(3)

 

4.96

%

21.85

%

Total return based on net asset value(4)

 

4.06

%

5.33

%

Shares outstanding at end of period

 

204,752

 

133,195

 

Ratio/Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets at end of period

 

$

3,163,008

 

$

1,568,982

 

Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets(5)(6)

 

11.00

%

9.99

%

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(5)(7)

 

6.13

%

9.05

%

Portfolio turnover rate(5)

 

45

%

56

%

 

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(1) The net assets used equals the total stockholders’ equity on the consolidated balance sheets.

 

(2) Weighted average basic per share data.

 

(3) For the three months ended March 31, 2011, the total return based on market value equals the increase of the ending market value at March 31, 2011 of $16.95 per share over the ending market value at December 31, 2010 of $16.48 per share, plus the declared dividend of $0.35 per share for the three months ended March 31, 2011, divided by the market value at December 31, 2010. For the three months ended March 31, 2010, the total return based on market value equals the increase of the ending market value at March 31, 2010 of $14.82 per share over the ending market value at December 31, 2009 of $12.45 per share, plus the declared dividend of $0.35 per share for the three months ended March 31, 2010, divided by the market value at December 31, 2009. Total return based on market value is not annualized. The Company’s shares fluctuate in value. The Company’s performance changes over time and currently may be different than that shown. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

 

(4) For the three months ended March 31, 2011, the total return based on net asset value equals the change in net asset value during the period plus the declared dividend of $0.35 per share for the three months ended March 31, 2011, divided by the beginning net asset value at January 1, 2011. For the three months ended March 31, 2010, the total return based on net asset value equals the change in net asset value during the period plus the declared dividend of $0.35 per share for the three months ended March 31, 2010, divided by the beginning net asset value at January 1, 2010. These calculations are adjusted for shares issued in connection with the dividend reinvestment plan and the issuance of common stock in connection with any equity offerings. Total return based on net asset value is not annualized. The Company’s performance changes over time and currently may be different than that shown. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

 

(5) The ratios reflect an annualized amount.

 

(6) For the three months ended March 31, 2011, the ratio of operating expenses to average net assets consisted of 2.14% of base management fees, 3.97% of incentive management fees, 3.87% of the cost of borrowing and 1.02% of other operating expenses. For the three months ended March 31, 2010, the ratio of operating expenses to average net assets consisted of 2.41% of base management fees, 2.33% of incentive management fees, 2.45% of the cost of borrowing and 2.79% of other operating expenses. These ratios reflect annualized amounts.

 

(7) The ratio of net investment income to average net assets excludes income taxes related to realized gains.

 

15.                               ALLIED ACQUISITION

 

On April 1, 2010, the Company completed the Allied Acquisition by acquiring the outstanding shares of Allied Capital in exchange for shares of our common stock in a transaction valued at approximately $908 million as of the closing date. Concurrently with the completion of the Allied Acquisition, we repaid in full the $137 million of remaining principal amounts outstanding on Allied Capital’s $250 million senior secured term loan. We also assumed all of Allied Capital’s other outstanding debt obligations, including approximately $745 million in aggregate principal amount outstanding of the Allied Unsecured Notes.

 

Under the terms of the Allied Acquisition each Allied Capital stockholder received 0.325 shares of our common stock for each share of Allied Capital common stock then owned by such stockholder. In connection with the Allied Acquisition, approximately 58.5 million shares of our common stock (including the effect of outstanding in-the money Allied Capital stock options) were issued to Allied Capital’s then-existing stockholders, resulting in our then-existing stockholders owning approximately 69% of the combined company and the then-existing Allied Capital stockholders owning approximately 31% of the combined company.

 

The Allied Acquisition was accounted for in accordance with the acquisition method of accounting as detailed in ASC 805-10 (previously SFAS No. 141(R)), Business Combinations. The acquisition method of accounting requires an acquirer to recognize the

 

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assets acquired, the liabilities assumed and any noncontrolling interest in the acquired entity based on their fair values as of the date of acquisition. As described in more detail in ASC 805-10, if the total acquisition date fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired exceeds the fair value of the consideration transferred, the excess will be recognized as a gain. Upon completion of our determination of the fair value of Allied Capital’s identifiable net assets as of April 1, 2010, the fair value of such net assets exceeded the fair value of the consideration transferred, resulting in the recognition of a gain. The valuation of the investments acquired as part of the Allied Acquisition was done in accordance with Ares Capital’s valuation policy (see Notes 2 and 8).

 

Set forth below is the allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with the Allied Acquisition:

 

Common stock issued

 

$

872,727

 

Payments to holders of “in-the-money” Allied Capital stock options

 

35,011

(1)

Total purchase price

 

$

907,738

 

Assets acquired:

 

 

 

Investments

 

$

1,833,766

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

133,548

 

Other assets

 

80,078

 

Total assets acquired

 

2,047,392

 

Debt and other liabilities assumed

 

(943,778

)

Net assets acquired

 

1,103,614

 

Gain on Allied Acquisition

 

(195,876

)

 

 

$

907,738

 

 


(1)                                  Represents cash payment for holders of any “in-the-money” Allied Capital stock options that elected to receive cash.

 

Prior to the completion of the Allied Acquisition we purchased $340 million of assets from Allied Capital in arm’s length transactions. Additionally, during the same period of time, IHAM purchased $69 million of assets from Allied Capital, also in arm’s length transactions.

 

16.                               LITIGATION

 

The Company is party to certain lawsuits in the normal course of business. In addition, Allied Capital was involved in various other legal proceedings which the Company assumed in connection with the Allied Acquisition. Furthermore, third parties may try to seek to impose liability on the Company in connection with the activities of its portfolio companies. While the outcome of any such legal proceedings cannot at this time be predicted with certainty, the Company does not expect that these legal proceedings will materially affect its business, financial condition or results of operations.

 

17.                               SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Company’s management has evaluated subsequent events through the date of issuance of the consolidated financial statements included 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 months ended March 31, 2011, except as disclosed below.

 

On April 27, 2011, we redeemed the $161,210 in outstanding aggregate principal amount of 2012 Notes for a total redemption price (including a redemption premium) of approximately $169,338, which resulted in a loss on the extinguishment of debt of $10,458, in accordance with the terms of the indenture governing the 2012 Notes.

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion And Analysis Of Financial Condition And Results Of Operations.

 

The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with the financial data and financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this quarterly report. In addition, some of the statements in this report (including in the following discussion) constitute forward-looking statements, which relate to future events or the future performance or financial condition of Ares Capital Corporation (the “Company,” “ARCC,” “Ares Capital,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). The forward-looking statements contained in this report involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including statements concerning:

 

·                  our, or our portfolio companies’, future business, operations, operating results or prospects;

 

·                  the return or impact of current and future investments;

 

·                  the impact of a protracted decline in the liquidity of credit markets on our business;

 

·                  the impact of fluctuations in interest rates on our business;

 

·                  the impact of changes in laws or regulations (including the interpretation thereof) governing our operations or the operations of our portfolio companies;

 

·                  the valuation of our investments in portfolio companies, particularly those having no liquid trading market;

 

·                  our ability to successfully integrate our business with the business of Allied Capital, including rotating out of certain investments acquired in connection therewith;

 

·                  our ability to recover unrealized losses;

 

·                  market conditions and our ability to access alternative debt markets and additional debt and equity capital;

 

·                  our contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties;

 

·                  the general economy and its impact on the industries in which we invest;

 

·                  the financial condition of and ability of our current and prospective portfolio companies to achieve their objectives;

 

·                  our expected financings and investments;

 

·                  our ability to successfully integrate any acquisitions;

 

·                  the adequacy of our cash resources and working capital;

 

·                  the timing, form and amount of any dividend distributions;

 

·                  the timing of cash flows, if any, from the operations of our portfolio companies; and

 

·                  the ability of our investment adviser to locate suitable investments for us and to monitor and administer our investments;

 

We use words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “will,” “should,” “may” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Our actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements for any reason, including the factors set forth in “Risk Factors” below and in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.

 

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. 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 (the “SEC”), including annual reports on Form 10-K, registration statements on Form N-2, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K.

 

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OVERVIEW

 

We are a specialty finance company that is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company incorporated in Maryland. We have elected to be regulated as a business development company (a “BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Investment Company Act”). We were founded on April 16, 2004, were initially funded on June 23, 2004 and on October 8, 2004 completed our initial public offering.

 

Our investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. We invest primarily in first and second lien senior loans and mezzanine debt, which in some cases includes an equity component like warrants.

 

To a lesser extent, we also make  preferred and/or common equity investments, which have generally been non-control equity investments, of less than $20 million (usually in conjunction with a concurrent debt investment). However, we may increase the size or change the nature of these investments. Also, as a result of the Allied Acquisition (as defined below), Allied Capital Corporation’s equity investments, which included equity investments larger than those we have historically made and controlled portfolio company equity investments, became part of our portfolio. We intend to actively seek opportunities over time to dispose of certain of the assets that were acquired in the Allied Acquisition, particularly non-yielding equity investments, as well as lower or non-yielding debt investments and investments that may not be core to our investment strategy, and generally rotate them into higher-yielding first and second lien senior loans and mezzanine debt investments. However, there can be no assurance that this strategy will be successful.

 

We are externally managed by Ares Capital Management LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ares Management LLC (“Ares”), a global alternative asset manager and an SEC-registered investment adviser, pursuant to an investment advisory and management agreement. Ares Operations LLC (“Ares Operations”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ares, provides the administrative services necessary for us to operate.

 

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 and indebtedness of private U.S. companies and certain public U.S. companies, cash, cash equivalents, U.S. government securities and high-quality debt investments that mature in one year or less.

 

The Company has elected to be treated as a regulated investment company (a “RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and operates in a manner so as to qualify for the tax treatment applicable to RICs. To qualify as a RIC, we must, among other things, meet certain source-of-income and asset diversification requirements and timely distribute to our stockholders generally at least 90% of our investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code, for each year. Pursuant to this election, we generally will not have to pay corporate level taxes on any income that we distribute to our stockholders provided that we satisfy those requirements.

 

Allied Acquisition

 

On April 1, 2010, we consummated the acquisition of Allied Capital Corporation ( “Allied Capital”) in an all stock merger whereby each existing share of common stock of Allied Capital was exchanged for 0.325 shares of our common stock (the “Allied Acquisition”). The Allied Acquisition was valued at approximately $908 million as of April 1, 2010. In connection therewith, we issued approximately 58.5 million shares of our common stock to Allied Capital’s then-existing stockholders, resulting in our then-existing stockholders owning approximately 69% of the combined company and the then-existing Allied Capital stockholders owning approximately 31% of the combined company.

 

Information presented herein as of the three months ended March 31, 2011 includes the results of operations and financial condition of the combined company following the Allied Acquisition unless otherwise indicated in the footnotes. Information presented herein as of the three months ended March 31, 2010 relate solely to Ares Capital, as it existed before the Allied Acquisition.

 

PORTFOLIO AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY

 

The Company’s investment activity for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 is presented below (information presented herein is at amortized cost unless otherwise indicated).

 

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For the three months ended

 

(dollar amounts in millions)

 

March 31, 2011

 

March 31, 2010

 

New investment commitments (1):

 

 

 

 

 

New portfolio companies

 

$

151.5

 

$

168.4

 

Existing portfolio companies(2)

 

350.8

 

130.4

 

Total new investment commitments

 

502.3

 

298.8

 

Less:

 

 

 

 

 

Investment commitments exited(3)

 

567.4

 

308.6

 

Net investment commitments

 

$

(65.1

)

$

(9.8

)

Principal amount of investments funded:

 

 

 

 

 

Senior term debt

 

$

316.7

 

$

19.8

 

Senior subordinated debt

 

 

170.4

 

Subordinated notes of the Senior Secured Loan Fund LLC (“SSLP”) (4)

 

123.3

 

11.6

 

Equity and other

 

28.3

 

102.9

 

Total

 

$

468.3

 

$

304.7

 

Principal amount of investments sold or repaid excluding investments acquired as part of the Allied Acquisition:

 

 

 

 

 

Senior term debt

 

$

156.7

 

$

228.4

 

Senior subordinated debt

 

78.5

 

73.0

 

Subordinated notes of SSLP (4)

 

 

8.6

 

Equity and other

 

31.0

 

3.0

 

Total

 

$

266.2

 

$

313.0

 

Principal amount of investments acquired as part of the Allied Acquisition sold or repaid:

 

 

 

 

 

Senior term debt

 

$

43.6

 

$

 

Senior subordinated debt

 

115.7

 

 

Collateralized loan obligations

 

114.4

 

 

Equity and other

 

20.6

 

 

Total

 

$

294.3

 

$

 

Number of new investment commitments (5)

 

16

 

16

 

Average new investment commitment amount

 

$

31.4

 

$

18.7

 

Weighted average term for new investment commitments (in months)

 

58

 

67

 

Percentage of new investment commitments at floating rates

 

87

%

39

%

Percentage of new investment commitments at fixed rates

 

8

%

44

%

Weighted average yield of debt and income producing securities (6)(7):

 

 

 

 

 

Funded during the period at fair value

 

12.0

%

13.6

%

Funded during the period at amortized cost

 

12.0

%

13.9

%

Exited or repaid during the period at fair value (8)

 

14.5

%

12.6

%

Exited or repaid during the period at amortized cost

 

11.4

%

12.4

%

Weighted average yield of debt and income producing securities acquired as part of the Allied Acquisition(6):

 

 

 

 

 

Exited or repaid during the period at fair value

 

14.7

%

%

Exited or repaid during the period at amortized cost

 

20.3

%

%

 


(1)                                  New investment commitments include new agreements to fund revolving credit facilities or delayed draw loans.

 

(2)                                 Includes investment commitments to the SSLP of $123 million and $12 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

(3)                                  Investment commitments exited for the three months ended March 31, 2011 include $294.0 million of investment commitments acquired in connection with the Allied Acquisition.

 

(4)                                 See Note 4 to our consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2011 for more detail on the SSLP.

 

(5)                                  Number of new investment commitments represents each commitment to a particular portfolio company.

 

(6)                                  When we refer to the “weighted average yield at fair value” in this report, we compute it with respect to particular securities by taking the (a) annual stated interest rate or yield earned plus the net annual amortization of original issue discount and market discount earned on accruing debt included in such securities, and dividing it by (b) total debt and income producing

 

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securities at fair value included in such securities. When we refer to the “weighted average yield at amortized cost” in this report, we compute it with respect to particular securities by taking the (a) annual stated interest rate or yield earned plus the net annual amortization of original issue discount and market discount earned on accruing debt included in such securities, and dividing it by (b) total debt and income producing securities at amortized cost included in such securities.

 

(7)                                 Excludes investment commitments acquired as part of the Allied Acquisition on April 1, 2010.

 

(8)                                 Represents fair value as of the most recent quarter end.

 

As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, investments consisted of the following:

 

 

 

As of

 

 

 

March 31, 2011

 

December 31, 2010

 

(in millions)

 

Amortized Cost

 

Fair Value

 

Amortized Cost

 

Fair Value

 

Senior term debt

 

$

1,835.5

 

$

1,831.0

 

$

1,722.1

 

$

1,695.5

 

Senior subordinated debt

 

876.4

 

822.8

 

1,055.5

 

1,014.5

 

Subordinated notes of SSLP

 

660.7

 

681.2

 

537.5

 

561.7

 

Collateralized loan obligations

 

107.4

 

108.0

 

219.3

 

261.2

 

Equity securities

 

697.7

 

787.9

 

716.6

 

751.2

 

Commercial real estate

 

37.1

 

32.1

 

41.0

 

33.9

 

Total

 

$

4,214.8

 

$

4,263.0

 

$

4,292.0

 

$

4,318.0

 

 

The weighted average yields at fair value and amortized cost of the following portions of our portfolio as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 were as follows:

 

 

 

As of

 

 

 

March 31, 2011

 

December 31, 2010

 

 

 

Amortized Cost

 

Fair Value

 

Amortized Cost

 

Fair Value

 

Debt and income producing securities

 

12.8

%

12.6

%

13.2

%

12.9

%

Debt and income producing securities for investments acquired as part of the Allied Acquisition

 

13.7

%

13.2

%

15.2

%

14.0

%

Total portfolio

 

10.1

%

10.0

%

10.6

%

10.5

%

Senior term debt

 

11.0

%

11.0

%

10.6

%

10.8

%

First lien senior term debt

 

10.3

%

10.3

%

10.3

%

10.2

%

Second lien senior term debt

 

12.1

%

12.3

%

11.3

%

12.1

%

Senior subordinated debt

 

11.8

%

12.6

%

13.1

%

13.6

%

Subordinated notes of SSLP

 

16.5

%

16.0

%

16.5

%

15.8

%

Collateralized loan obligations

 

8.9

%

8.8

%

18.7

%

15.7

%

Income producing equity securities (excluding collateralized loan obligations)

 

8.7

%

7.9

%

7.7

%

7.7

%

 

Below is certain information regarding changes in the investments acquired in the Allied Acquisition since April 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011:

 

 

 

Investments at Fair Value as of

 

Net Change

 

 

 

April 1, 2010

 

March 31, 2011

 

in Fair Value

 

(dollar amounts in millions)

 

$

 

% of Total
Investments

 

Weighted
Average
Yield

 

$

 

% of Total
Investments

 

Weighted
Average
Yield

 

$

 

Investments with yields less than 10%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debt with yields less than 10%

 

$

128.3

 

7.0

%

6.5

%

$

106.3

 

8.9

%

7.9

%

$

(22.0

)

Debt on non-accrual status

 

335.6

 

18.3

%

%

63.8

 

5.4

%

%

(271.8

)

Equity securities

 

270.8

 

14.8

%

%

267.7

 

22.5

%

0.1

%

(3.1

)

Commercial real estate and other

 

34.5

 

1.9

%

3.3

%

11.1

 

0.9

%

%

(23.4

)

Total

 

$

769.2

 

42.0

%

1.2

%

$

448.9

 

37.7

%

2.0

%

$

(320.3

)

Investments with yields equal to or greater than 10%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debt with yields equal to or greater than 10%

 

$

950.2

 

51.8

%

14.3

%

$

740.6

 

62.3

%

13.6

%

$

(209.6

)

Collateralized loan obligations

 

114.4

 

6.2

%

18.9

%

 

%

%

(114.4

)

Total

 

$

1,064.6

 

58.0

%

14.8

%

$

740.6

 

62.3

%

13.6

%

$

(324.0

)

Total

 

$

1,833.8

 

100.0

%

9.1

%

$

1,189.5

 

100.0

%

9.2

%

$

(644.3

)

 

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Since April 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011, we have decreased the assets comprising the legacy Allied Capital portfolio by approximately $644 million, primarily as a result of exits and repayments of approximately $803 million, offset by an increase in net unrealized appreciation in the portfolio of approximately $26 million, and other increases of approximately $133 million due to fundings of revolving and other commitments of $95 million, payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest and accretion of purchase discounts. From April 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011 we also recognized $124 million in net realized gains on the exits and repayments of investments acquired in the Allied Acquisition resulting in total proceeds received from exits and repayments of $927 million. Ares Capital intends to continue its strategy of rotating and repositioning a portion of the legacy Allied Capital portfolio, with a focus on reducing our holdings of lower and non-yielding investments, investments on non-accrual and investments that may not be core to our investment strategy. However, there can be no assurance that this strategy will be successful. For risks relating to our equity investments, see the “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to Our Investments—Investments in equity securities involve a substantial degree of risk” included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.

 

Our investment adviser employs an investment rating system to categorize our investments. In addition to various risk management and monitoring tools, our investment adviser grades the credit risk of all investments on a scale of 1 to 4 no less frequently than quarterly. This system is intended primarily to reflect the underlying risk of a portfolio investment relative to our initial cost basis in respect of such portfolio investment (i.e., at the time of acquisition), although it may also take into account under certain circumstances the performance of the portfolio company’s business, the collateral coverage of the investment and other relevant factors. Under this system, investments with a grade of 4 involve the least amount of risk to our initial cost basis. The trends and risk factors for this investment since origination or acquisition are generally favorable, which may include the performance of the portfolio company or a potential exit. Investments graded 3 involve a level of risk to our initial cost basis that is similar to the risk to our initial cost basis at the time of origination or acquisition. This portfolio company is generally performing as expected and the risk factors to our ability to ultimately recoup the cost of our investment are neutral to favorable. All investments or acquired investments in new portfolio companies are initially assessed a grade of 3. Investments graded 2 indicate that the risk to our ability to recoup the cost of such investment has increased materially since origination or acquisition, including as a result of factors such as declining performance and non-compliance with debt covenants; however, payments are generally not more than 120 days past due. An investment grade of 1 indicates that the risk to our ability to recoup the cost of such investment has substantially increased since origination or acquisition, and the portfolio company likely has materially declining performance. For debt investments with an investment grade of 1, most or all of the debt covenants are out of compliance and payments are substantially delinquent. For investments graded 1, it is not anticipated that we will be repaid in an amount equal to our full initial cost basis. For investments graded 1 or 2, our investment adviser enhances its level of scrutiny over the monitoring of such portfolio company.

 

Each investment acquired in the Allied Acquisition was initially assessed a grade of 3 (i.e., the grade we generally assign a portfolio company at origination or acquisition) on April 1, 2010, the date of initial acquisition, reflecting the relative risk to our initial cost basis of such investments. Our investment adviser grades the investments in our portfolio at least each quarter and it is possible that the grade of certain of these portfolio investments may be reduced or increased over time.

 

Set forth below is the grade distribution of our portfolio companies as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

 

 

 

As of

 

 

 

March 31, 2011

 

December 31, 2010

 

(dollar amounts in millions)

 

Fair
Value

 

%

 

Number of
Companies

 

%

 

Fair
Value

 

%

 

Number of
Companies

 

%

 

Grade 1

 

$

10.3

 

0.2

%

8

 

5.2

%

$

13.5

 

0.3

%

10

 

5.9

%

Grade 2

 

321.8

 

7.6

%

17

 

11.0

%

153.9

 

3.6

%

12

 

7.1

%

Grade 3

 

3,449.9

 

80.9

%

118

 

76.6

%

3,503.4

 

81.1

%

127

 

74.7

%

Grade 4

 

481.0

 

11.3

%

11

 

7.2

%

647.2

 

15.0

%

21

 

12.3

%

 

 

$

4,263.0

 

100.0

%

154

 

100.0

%

$

4,318.0

 

100.0

%

170

 

100.0

%

 

As of March 31, 2011, the weighted average grade of the investments in our portfolio (excluding investments acquired in connection with the Allied Acquisition), the investments in our portfolio acquired in connection with the Allied Acquisition and the investments in our portfolio as a whole were 3.1, 2.9 and 3.0, respectively. As of December 31, 2010, the weighted average grade of the investments in our portfolio (excluding investments acquired in connection with the Allied Acquisition), the investments in our portfolio acquired in connection with the Allied Acquisition and the investments in our portfolio as a whole were each 3.1.

 

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Investments on non-accrual status as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, were as follows:

 

 

 

As of

 

 

 

March 31, 2011

 

December 31, 2010

 

 

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair
Value

 

Amortized
Cost

 

Fair
Value

 

Investments, excluding investments acquired in connection with the Allied Acquisition

 

2.6

%

1.1

%

2.3

%

0.3

%

Investments acquired in connection with the Allied Acquisition

 

2.2

%

1.5

%

1.5

%

1.0

%

 

 

4.8

%

2.6

%

3.8

%

1.3

%

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010

 

Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:

 

 

 

For the three months ended March 31,

 

(in millions)

 

2011

 

2010

 

Total investment income

 

$

 135.7

 

$

 66.5

 

Total expenses

 

85.8

 

35.0

 

Net investment income before income taxes

 

49.9

 

31.5

 

Income tax expense (benefit), including excise tax

 

2.0

 

(0.2

)

Net investment income

 

47.9

 

31.7

 

Net realized gains (losses)

 

53.7

 

(4.9

)

Net unrealized gains (losses)

 

22.2

 

49.6

 

Net increase in stockholders’ equity resulting from operations

 

$

 123.8

 

$

 76.4

 

 

Net income can vary substantially from period to period as a result of various factors, including the recognition of realized gains and losses and unrealized appreciation and depreciation.  As a result, quarterly comparisons of net income may not be meaningful.

 

Investment Income

 

 

 

For the three months ended March 31,

 

(in millions)

 

2011

 

2010

 

Interest

 

$

 110.6

 

$

 61.5

 

Capital structuring service fees

 

11.0

 

2.1

 

Management fees

 

3.4

 

1.5

 

Dividend income

 

8.8

 

0.5

 

Other income

 

1.9

 

0.9

 

Total investment income

 

$

 135.7

 

$

 66.5

 

 

The increase in interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was primarily due to the increase in the size of the portfolio, which was largely due to the investments acquired as part of the Allied Acquisition. Interest income from investments acquired as part of the Allied Acquisition was approximately $37 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011. The remainder of the increase in interest income was due to an increase in the size of Ares Capital’s investment portfolio excluding investments acquired as part of the Allied Acquisition, which increased from an average of $2.2 billion at amortized cost for the three months ended March 31, 2010 to an average of $2.8 billion at amortized cost for the comparable period in 2011. The increase in capital structuring service fees for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was primarily due to the increase in new investment commitments, which increased from $299 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010 to $502 million for the comparable period in 2011, as well as an increase in the average capital structuring service fees received on new investments. The increase in management fees for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was primarily due to the management fees earned from the SSLP which increased from $0.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010 to $2.4 million for the comparable period in 2011 as the aggregate principal

 

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amount of investments in the SSLP increased from approximately $0.9 billion at March 31, 2010 to approximately $2.9 billion at March 31, 2011. Additionally, management fees earned related to investments and management contracts acquired in the Allied Acquisition were $0.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011. The increase in dividend income for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was primarily attributable to dividend income from Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P. (“IHAM”), which was $4.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and $0.4 million for the comparable period in 2010. Total dividend income for the three months ended March 31, 2011 also included $3.6 million of dividends that are non-recurring in nature from non-income producing equity securities.

 

Operating Expenses

 

 

 

For the three months ended
March 31,

 

(in millions)

 

2011

 

2010

 

Interest and credit facility fees

 

$

30.2

 

$

8.6

 

Incentive management fees

 

30.9

 

8.1

 

Base management fees

 

16.7

 

8.5

 

Professional fees and other costs related to the Allied Acquisition

 

0.2

 

3.8

 

Professional fees

 

2.5

 

2.5

 

Administrative fees

 

2.4

 

1.2

 

Other general and administrative

 

2.9

 

2.3

 

Total operating expenses

 

$

85.8

 

$

35.0

 

 

Interest and credit facility fees for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, were comprised of the following:

 

 

 

For the three months ended
March 31,

 

(in millions)

 

2011

 

2010

 

Stated interest expense

 

$

21.8

 

$

4.7

 

Facility fees

 

2.0

 

1.4

 

Amortization of debt issuance costs

 

2.8

 

2.5

 

Accretion of discount related to the Allied Unsecured Notes

 

2.3

 

 

Accretion of original issue discount on the Convertible Notes

 

1.3

 

 

Total interest and credit facility fees expense

 

$

30.2

 

$

8.6

 

 

Stated interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2011 increased due to the increase in our principal debt outstanding and an increase in our weighted average stated interest rate. The average principal debt outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was $1.5 billion as compared to $0.8 billion for the comparable period in 2010. The weighted average stated interest rate on our debt outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was 5.6% as compared to 2.2% for the comparable period in 2010.  The increase in principal debt outstanding during this period was primarily due to the debt assumed as part of the Allied Acquisition and the issuance of the Convertible Notes (as defined below) partially offset by decreases in amounts outstanding under the Revolving Funding Facility, Revolving Credit Facility and the Debt Securitization (each as defined below).  In connection with the Allied Acquisition, we assumed $746 million in principal amount of debt on April 1, 2010, which had a weighted average stated interest rate of 6.6% and resulted in total interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2011 of $12.8 million, including $2.3 million of purchased discount accretion.

 

Incentive and base management fees increased for the three months ended March 31, 2011 primarily due to the increase in the size of the portfolio and in the case of incentive fees, the related increase in net investment income as well as the net appreciation of the investment portfolio. Incentive management fees for the three months ended March 31, 2011 consisted of $15.8 million of incentive management fees related to pre-incentive fee net investment income and $15.1 million of the capital gains incentive fee accrual in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) as a result of the change in cumulative net realized and unrealized gains (see Note 3 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2011) bringing the total GAAP accrual in respect of these fees to $30.7 million (included in management and incentive fees payable in the consolidated balance sheet) as of March 31, 2011.  For the three months ended March 31, 2011 we did not incur the capital gains portion of the incentive fee under the investment advisory and management agreement (the “Capital Gains Fee”) and therefore there are no amounts currently due under the agreement.  There was no capital gains incentive fee accrual in accordance with GAAP, nor a Capital Gains Fee recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2010.  In addition, for the quarter, if any, in which our stockholders approve our proposed amendment to the Capital Gains Fee, we will be required to accrue an additional amount of incentive fees payable up to a maximum of approximately $26 million, even though no such fees may be payable to our investment adviser at the time of such accrual. (See “Risk Factors - We are asking our stockholders to approve certain amendments to our investment advisory and management agreement at our 2011 annual stockholders meeting expected to take place on June 6, 2011. If our stockholders approve one or both of the amendments, our investment adviser may be eligible to receive an increased incentive fee or an incentive fee earlier than it otherwise would have.”)

 

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Professional fees include legal, accounting, valuation and other professional fees incurred related to the management of the Company. Administrative fees represent fees paid to Ares Operations for our allocable portion of overhead and other expenses incurred by Ares Operations in performing its obligations under the administration agreement, including our allocable portion of the cost of certain of our executive officers and their respective staffs. Other general and administrative expenses include rent, insurance, depreciation, directors fees and other costs. The decline in professional fees and other costs related to the Allied Acquisition primarily resulted from having substantially completed the integration process following the Allied Acquisition. The increases in professional fees, administrative fees and other general and administrative expenses were primarily due to the increase in the size of the company following the Allied Acquisition and the various associated costs of managing a larger portfolio.

 

Income Tax Expense, Including Excise Tax

 

The Company has elected to be treated as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code and operates in a manner so as to qualify for the tax treatment applicable to RICs. To qualify as a RIC, the Company must, among other things, timely distribute to its stockholders generally at least 90% of its investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code, for each year. In order to maintain its RIC status, the Company, among other things, has made and intends to continue to make the requisite distributions to its stockholders which will generally relieve the Company from U.S. federal income taxes.

 

Depending on the level of taxable income earned in a tax year, we may choose to carry forward taxable income in excess of current year dividend distributions from such current year taxable income 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 from such income, the Company accrues excise tax on estimated excess taxable income. For the three months ended March 31, 2011, a net expense of $0.7 million was recorded for U.S. federal excise tax.  For the three months ended March 31, 2010, a net benefit of $0.1 million was recorded for U.S. federal excise tax.

 

Certain of our wholly owned subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal and state income taxes. For the three months ended March 31, 2011, we recorded a tax expense of $1.3 million for these subsidiaries, and for the three months ended March 31, 2010, we recorded a tax benefit of $0.1 million for these subsidiaries.

 

Net Realized Gains/Losses

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2011, the Company had $623.0 million of sales, repayments or exits of investments resulting in $62.6 million of net realized gains. These sales, repayments or exits included $41.9 million of investments sold to certain funds managed by IHAM. Net realized gains on investments were comprised of $108.3 million of gross realized gains and $45.7 million of gross realized losses. The $62.6 million of net realized gains included approximately $95.2 million in net realized gains from investments acquired as part of the Allied Acquisition. The realized gains and losses on investments during the three months ended March 31, 2011 consisted of the following:

 

(in millions)
Portfolio Company

 

Net Realized
Gains (Losses)

 

Callidus Debt Partners CLO Fund VI, Ltd.

 

$

23.9

 

Dryden XVIII Leveraged Loan 2007 Limited

 

19.3

 

Callidus MAPS CLO Fund I LLC

 

15.0

 

Callidus Debt Partners CLO Fund VII, Ltd.

 

10.8

 

Callidus MAPS CLO Fund II Ltd.

 

8.2

 

Callidus Debt Partners CLO Fund IV, Ltd.

 

8.0

 

Callidus Debt Partners CLO Fund V, Ltd.

 

5.7

 

Callidus Debt Partners CLO Fund III, Ltd.

 

4.4

 

Direct Buy Holdings, Inc.

 

3.6

 

Pangaea CLO 2007-1 Ltd.

 

2.0

 

Coverall North America, Inc.

 

(6.8

)

Universal Trailer Corporation

 

(7.9

)

MPBP Holdings, Inc.

 

(27.7

)

Other

 

4.1

 

Total

 

$

62.6

 

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2010, the Company had $307.5 million of sales and repayments resulting in $4.9 million of net realized losses. These sales and repayments included $94.5 million of investments sold to certain funds managed by

 

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IHAM. Net realized losses on investments were comprised of $8.9 million of gross realized gains and $13.8 million of gross realized losses. The realized gains and losses on investments for the three months ended March 31, 2010 consisted of the following:

 

(in millions)
Portfolio Company

 

Net Realized
Gains (Losses)

 

Best Brands Corporation

 

$

2.4

 

3091779 Nova Scotia Inc.

 

(3.7

)

Growing Family, Inc.

 

(7.7

)

Other

 

4.1

 

Total

 

$

(4.9

)

 

Net Unrealized Gains/Losses

 

We value our portfolio investments quarterly and any changes in value are recorded as unrealized gains or losses. See “Portfolio Valuation” below. Net unrealized gains and losses during the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 for the Company’s portfolio were comprised of the following:

 

 

 

For the three months ended March 31,

 

(in millions)

 

2011

 

2010

 

Unrealized appreciation

 

$

88.8

 

$

57.5

 

Unrealized depreciation

 

(64.1

)

(16.5

)

Net unrealized (appreciation) depreciation reversed related to net realized gains (losses)(1)

 

(2.5

)

8.6

 

Total net unrealized gains (losses)

 

$

22.2

 

$

49.6

 

 


(1)          The net unrealized (appreciation) depreciation reversed related to net realized gains (losses) represents the unrealized appreciation or depreciation recorded on the related asset at the end of the prior year.

 

Included in net unrealized gains and losses above were net unrealized gains and losses for the investments acquired as part of the Allied Acquisition as follows:

 

(in millions)

 

For the three months ended
March 31, 2011

 

Unrealized appreciation

 

$

25.1

 

Unrealized depreciation

 

(38.7

)

Net unrealized appreciation reversed related to net realized gains(1)

 

(42.9

)

Total net unrealized losses

 

$

(56.5

)

 


(1)          The net unrealized appreciation reversed related to net realized gains represents the unrealized appreciation or depreciation recorded on the related asset at the end of the prior year.

 

The changes in unrealized appreciation and depreciation during the three months ended March 31, 2011 consisted of the following:

 

(in millions)
Portfolio Company

 

Net unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)

 

Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.

 

$

24.8

 

ADF Restaurant Group, LLC

 

4.1

 

Border Foods, Inc.

 

4.0

 

American Broadband Communications, LLC

 

3.7

 

Penn Detroit Diesel Allison, LLC

 

3.5

 

Bushnell Inc.

 

3.5

 

Knightsbridge CLO 2007-1 Ltd.

 

3.1

 

Knightsbridge CLO 2008-1 Ltd.

 

2.8

 

Firstlight Financial Corporation

 

2.5

 

Allbridge Financial, LLC

 

2.4

 

DSI Renal, Inc.

 

2.4

 

Savers, Inc.

 

2.3

 

Passport Health Communications, Inc.

 

(2.8

)

Cook Inlet Alternative Risk, LLC

 

(3.5

)

Callidus Capital Corporation

 

(3.6

)

Making Memories Wholesale, Inc.

 

(3.6

)

Senior Secured Loan Fund LLC

 

(3.7

)

eInstruction Corporation

 

(5.1

)

CitiPostal Inc.

 

(5.6

)

Ciena Capital LLC

 

(7.8

)

Direct Buy Holdings, Inc.

 

(8.8

)

Prommis Solutions, LLC

 

(9.0

)

Other

 

19.1

 

Total

 

$

24.7

 

 

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The changes in unrealized appreciation and depreciation during the three months ended March 31, 2010 consisted of the following:

 

(in millions)
Portfolio Company

 

Net unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)

 

R3 Education, Inc.

 

$

14.4

 

Things Remembered, Inc.

 

4.6

 

VOTC Acquisition Corp.

 

3.7

 

Senior Secured Loan Fund LLC

 

3.6

 

Campus Management Corp.

 

3.1

 

Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.

 

2.6

 

DSI Renal, Inc.

 

2.4

 

Trivergance Capital Partners, LP

 

(2.2

)

ADF Restaurant Group, LLC

 

(2.7

)

FirstLight Financial Corporation

 

(3.7

)

MPBP Holdings, Inc.

 

(4.5

)

Other

 

19.7

 

Total

 

$

41.0

 

 

FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

Since the Company’s inception, the Company’s liquidity and capital resources have been generated primarily from the net proceeds of public offerings of common stock, advances from the Revolving Funding Facility and the Revolving Credit Facility (each as defined below), net proceeds from the issuance of secured and unsecured notes as well as cash flows from operations. As part of the Allied Acquisition, the Company assumed all outstanding debt obligations of Allied Capital, including the Allied Unsecured Notes (as defined below), which consisted of the 2011 Notes, the 2012 Notes and the 2047 Notes (each as defined below).

 

As of March 31, 2011, the Company had $246.2 million in cash and cash equivalents and $1.4 billion in total indebtedness outstanding at carrying value ($1.5 billion at principal amount). Subject to leverage and borrowing base restrictions, the Company had approximately $1.2 billion available for additional borrowings under the Revolving Funding Facility, the Revolving Credit Facility and the Debt Securitization as of March 31, 2011.

 

We may from time to time seek to retire or repurchase our common stock through cash purchases, as well as retire, cancel or purchase our outstanding debt through cash purchases and/or exchanges, in open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. Such repurchases or exchanges, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual and regulatory restrictions (including under the Investment Company Act) and other factors. The amounts involved may be material.

 

Equity Issuances

 

There were no sales of our equity securities during the three months ended March 31, 2011.

 

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The following table summarizes the total shares issued and proceeds we received in an underwritten public offering of our common stock net of underwriter and offering costs for the three months ended March 31, 2010:

 

(in millions, except per share data)

 

Shares issued

 

Offering price
per share

 

Proceeds net of
underwriting and
offering costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

February 2010 public offering

 

23.0

 

$

12.75

 

$

277.2

 

Total for the three months ended March 31, 2010

 

23.0

 

 

 

$

277.2

 

 

Part of the proceeds from the above public offering were used to repay outstanding indebtedness.  The remaining unused portions of the proceeds were used to fund investments in portfolio companies in accordance with our investment objective and strategies and market conditions.

 

As of March 31, 2011, the Company’s total market capitalization was $3.5 billion compared to $3.4 billion as of December 31, 2010.

 

Debt Capital Activities

 

Our debt obligations consisted of the following as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

 

 

 

As of

 

 

 

March 31, 2011

 

December 31, 2010

 

(in millions)

 

Carrying
Value(1)

 

Total
Available(2)

 

Carrying
Value

 

Total
Available(2)

 

Revolving Funding Facility

 

$

 

$

400.0

 

$

242.0

 

$

400.0

 

Revolving Credit Facility

 

 

810.0

(3)

146.0

 

810.0

(3)

Debt Securitization

 

138.6

 

170.2

 

155.3

 

183.2

 

2011 Notes (principal amount outstanding of $0 and $300.6, respectively)

 

 

 

296.3

(4)

300.6

 

2012 Notes (principal amount outstanding of $161.2)

 

158.7

(4)

161.2

 

158.1

(4)

161.2

 

February 2016 Convertible Notes (principal amount outstanding of $575.0)

 

536.0

(5)

575.0

 

 

 

June 2016 Convertible Notes (principal amount outstanding of $230.0)

 

213.9

(5)

230.0

 

 

 

2040 Notes (principal amount outstanding of $200.0)

 

200.0

 

200.0

 

200.0

 

200.0

 

2047 Notes (principal amount outstanding of $230.0)

 

180.8

(4)

230.0

 

180.8

(4)

230.0

 

 

 

$

1,428.0

(6)

$

2,776.4

 

$

1,378.5

(6)

$

2,285.0

 

 


(1)           Except for the Allied Unsecured Notes and the Convertible Notes (each as defined below) all carrying values are the same as the principal amounts outstanding.

 

(2)           Subject to borrowing base and leverage restrictions.

 

(3)           Includes an “accordion” feature that allows us, under certain circumstances, to increase the size of the facility to a maximum of $1,050.0 million

 

(4)           Represents the aggregate principal amount outstanding of the applicable series of notes less the unaccreted discount recorded as a part of the Allied Acquisition. The total unaccreted discount on the Allied Unsecured Notes (as defined below) was $51.7 million and $56.6 million at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.

 

(5)           Represents the aggregate principal amount outstanding of the Convertible Notes less the unaccreted discount initially recorded upon issuance of the Convertible Notes.  The total unaccreted discount for the February 2016 Convertible Notes and the June 2016 Convertible Notes was $39.0 million and $16.1 million, respectively, at March 31, 2011.

 

(6)           Total principal amount of debt outstanding totaled $1,534.8 million and $1,435.1 million at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.

 

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The weighted average stated interest rate and weighted average maturity, both on principal value, of all our principal debt outstanding as of March 31, 2011 were 5.7% and 12.7 years, respectively. The weighted average interest rate and weighted average maturity of all our outstanding borrowings as of December 31, 2010 were 5.2% and 11.8 years, respectively.

 

The ratio of total principal amount of indebtedness outstanding to stockholders’ equity as of March 31, 2011 was 0.49:1.00 compared to 0.47:1.00 as of December 31, 2010.

 

The ratio of total carrying value of indebtedness outstanding to stockholders’ equity as of March 31, 2011 was 0.45:1.00 compared to 0.45:1.00 as of December 31, 2010.

 

In accordance with the Investment Company Act, with certain limited exceptions, we are only allowed to borrow amounts such that our asset coverage, as defined in the Investment Company Act, is at least 200% after such borrowing. As of March 31, 2011, our asset coverage for borrowed amounts was 321%.

 

Revolving Funding Facility

 

In October 2004, we formed Ares Capital CP Funding LLC (“Ares Capital CP”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, through which we established a revolving securitized facility (as amended, the “Revolving Funding Facility”). The Revolving Funding Facility allows Ares Capital CP to borrow up to $400 million as part of a single revolving securitized facility. In connection with the January 22, 2010 amendment, we entered into an Amended and Restated Purchase and Sale Agreement with Ares Capital CP Funding Holdings LLC, our wholly owned subsidiary (“CP Holdings”), pursuant to which we may sell to CP Holdings certain loans that we have originated or acquired (the “Loans”) from time to time, which CP Holdings will subsequently sell to Ares Capital CP, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of CP Holdings. The Revolving Funding Facility is secured by all of the assets held by, and the membership interest in, Ares Capital CP.  The January 22, 2010 amendment to the Revolving Funding Facility, among other things, extended the maturity date of the facility to January 22, 2013.

 

On January 18, 2011, we and Ares Capital CP amended the Revolving Funding Facility to, among other things, provide for a three year reinvestment period until January 18, 2014 (with two one-year extension options, subject to our and our lenders’ consent) and extend the stated maturity date to January 18, 2016 (with two one-year extension options, subject to our and our lenders’ consent).

 

Subject to certain exceptions, the interest charged on the Revolving Funding Facility is based on LIBOR plus an applicable spread of between 2.25% and 3.75% or on a “base rate” (which is the higher of a prime rate, or the federal funds rate plus 0.50%) plus an applicable spread of between 1.25% to 2.75%, in each case based on a pricing grid depending upon our credit rating. Additionally, we are required to pay a commitment fee of between 0.50% and 2.00% depending on the usage level on any unused portion of the Revolving Funding Facility. As of March 31, 2011, the effective LIBOR spread under the Revolving Funding Facility was 2.75%.

 

As of March 31, 2011, there were no amounts outstanding under the Revolving Funding Facility and the Company and Ares Capital CP were in material compliance with the terms of the Revolving Funding Facility. See Note 5 to our consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2011 for more detail on the Revolving Funding Facility.

 

Revolving Credit Facility

 

In December 2005, we entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility (as amended and restated, the “Revolving Credit Facility”), under which, as amended, the lenders agreed to extend credit to the Company. The Revolving Credit Facility matures on January 22, 2013 and has commitments totaling $810 million.  The Revolving Credit Facility also includes an “accordion” feature that allows the Company under certain circumstances, to increase the size of the facility to a maximum of $1.05 billion. As of March 31, 2011, there were no amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility and the Company was in material compliance with the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility.  As of March 31, 2011, subject to borrowing base availability, there was $805,276 available for borrowing (net of standby letters of credits issued).

 

Subject to certain exceptions, pricing under the Revolving Credit Facility is based on LIBOR plus an applicable spread of between 2.50% and 4.00% or on the “alternate base rate” plus an applicable spread of between 1.50% and 3.00%, in each case, based on a pricing grid depending upon our credit rating. As of March 31, 2011, the effective LIBOR spread under the Revolving Credit Facility was 3.00%. See Note 5 to our consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2011 for more detail on the Revolving Credit Facility.

 

As of March 31, 2011, there were no amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility and the Company was in material compliance with the terms of the Revolving Credity Facilty.  See Note 5 to our consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2011 for more detail on the Revolving Credit Facility.

 

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Debt Securitization

 

In July 2006, through ARCC Commercial Loan Trust 2006, a vehicle serviced by our wholly owned subsidiary ARCC CLO 2006 LLC, we completed a $400 million debt securitization (the “Debt Securitization”) and issued approximately $314 million aggregate principal amount of asset-backed notes (including revolving notes in an aggregate amount of up to $50 million, $18.3 million of which were drawn down as of March 31, 2011) (the “CLO Notes”) to third parties that were secured by a pool of middle-market loans purchased or originated by the Company. We initially retained approximately $86 million of aggregate principal amount outstanding of certain “BBB” and non-rated securities in the Debt Securitization and have subsequently repurchased $34.8 million of the CLO Notes, bringing our total holdings of CLO Notes to $120.8 million (the “Retained Notes”). During the three months ended March 31, 2011, we repaid $16.7 million of the CLO Notes. At March 31, 2011, $138.6 million was outstanding under the CLO Notes (excluding the Retained Notes), which are included in the March 31, 2011 consolidated balance sheet. As of March 31, 2011, the Company was in material compliance with the terms of the Debt Securitization.

 

The CLO Notes provide for a reinvestment period until June 21, 2011, have a stated maturity of December 20, 2019 and have a blended pricing of LIBOR plus 0.37% as of March 31, 2011. See Note 5 to our consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2011 for more detail on the Debt Securitization.

 

Unsecured Notes

 

Allied Unsecured Notes

 

As part of the Allied Acquisition, the Company assumed all outstanding debt obligations of Allied Capital, including Allied Capital’s unsecured notes, which consisted of 6.625% Notes due on July 15, 2011 (the “2011 Notes”), 6.000% Notes due on April 1, 2012 (the “2012 Notes”) and 6.875% Notes due on April 15, 2047 (the “2047 Notes” and, together with the 2011 Notes and the 2012 Notes, the “Allied Unsecured Notes”).  On March 16, 2011 we redeemed the remaining balance of the 2011 Notes for a total redemption price (including a redemption premium) of $306.8 million, which resulted in a loss on the extinguishment of debt of $8.9 million, in accordance with the terms of the indenture governing the 2011 Notes.

 

(in millions)

 

Carrying value as of
March 31, 2011(1)

 

2012 Notes (principal amount of $161.2)

 

$

158.7

 

2047 Notes (principal amount of $230.0)

 

$

180.8

 

Total

 

$

339.5

 

 


(1)          Represents the principal amount of the Allied Unsecured Notes less the unaccreted discount initially recorded as a part of the Allied Acquisition.

 

The 2012 Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.00% and mature on April 1, 2012. The 2012 Notes require payment of interest semi-annually, and all principal is due upon maturity. On April 27, 2011, we redeemed the $161.2 million in outstanding aggregate principal amount of the 2012 Notes for a total redemption price (including a redemption premium) of $169.3 million, which resulted in a loss on the extinguishment of debt of $10.5 million, in accordance with the terms of the indenture governing the 2012 Notes (see Recent Developments section).

 

The 2047 Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.875% and mature on April 15, 2047. The 2047 Notes require payment of interest quarterly, and all principal is due upon maturity. These notes are redeemable in whole or in part at any time or from time to time on or after April 15, 2012, at a par redemption price of $25 per security plus accrued and unpaid interest and upon the occurrence of certain tax events as stipulated in the notes.

 

2040 Notes

 

On October 21, 2010, we issued $200 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes that mature on October 15, 2040 (the “2040 Notes”) that may be redeemed in whole or in part at our option at any time or from time to time on or after October 15, 2015 at a par redemption price of $25 per security plus accrued and unpaid interest. The principal amount of the 2040 Notes will be payable at maturity. The 2040 Notes bear interest at a rate of 7.75% per year payable quarterly commencing on January 15, 2011.

 

As of March 31, 2011 the Company was in material compliance with the limitations and requirements of the Allied Unsecured Notes and the 2040 Notes.

 

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See Note 5 to our consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2011 for more detail on the Allied Unsecured Notes and the 2040 Notes.

 

Convertible Notes

 

(in millions)

 

Carrying value as of
March 31, 2011(1)

 

February 2016 Convertible Notes (principal amount of $575.0)

 

$

536.0

 

June 2016 Convertible Notes (principal amount of $230.0)

 

$

213.9

 

Total

 

$

749.9

 

 


(1)          Represents the aggregate principal amount outstanding of the Convertible Notes less the unaccreted discount initially recorded upon issuance of the Convertible Notes.

 

February 2016 Convertible Notes.  In January 2011, we issued $575 million of unsecured convertible senior notes that mature on February 1, 2016 (the “February 2016 Convertible Notes”), unless previously converted or repurchased in accordance with their terms. We do not have the right to redeem the February 2016 Convertible Notes prior to maturity.  The February 2016 Convertible Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.75% per year, payable semi-annually. In certain circumstances, the February 2016 Convertible Notes will be convertible into cash, shares of our common stock or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, at our election, at an initial conversion rate of 52.2766 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of the February 2016 Convertible Notes, which was equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $19.13 per share of our common stock, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments. The initial conversion price was approximately 17.5% above the $16.28 per share closing price of our common stock on January 19, 2011.

 

Prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding August 15, 2015, holders may convert their February 2016 Convertible Notes only under certain circumstances set forth in the indenture governing the terms of the February 2016 Convertible Notes (the “February 2016 Indenture”). On or after August 15, 2015 until the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately preceding February 1, 2016, holders may convert their February 2016 Convertible Notes at any time. Upon conversion, we will pay or deliver, as the case may be, at our election, cash, shares of our common stock or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, subject to the requirements of the February 2016 Indenture.

 

June 2016 Convertible Notes.  In March 2011, we issued $230 million of unsecured convertible senior notes that mature on June 1, 2016 (the “June 2016 Convertible Notes” and, together with the February 2016 Convertible Notes, the “Convertible Notes”), unless previously converted or repurchased in accordance with their terms. We do not have the right to redeem the June 2016 Convertible Notes prior to maturity.  The June 2016 Convertible Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.125% per year, payable semi-annually. In certain circumstances, the June 2016 Convertible Notes will be convertible into cash, shares of Ares Capital’s common stock or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, at our election, at an initial conversion rate of 52.5348 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of the June 2016 Convertible Notes, which was equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $19.04 per share of our common stock, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments. The initial conversion price was approximately 17.5% above the $16.20 per share closing price of our common stock on March 22, 2011.

 

Prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding December 15, 2015, holders may convert their June 2016 Convertible Notes only under certain circumstances set forth in the indenture governing the terms of the June 2016 Convertible Notes (the “June 2016 Indenture”). On or after December 15, 2015 until the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately preceding June 1, 2016, holders may convert their June 2016 Convertible Notes at any time. Upon conversion, we will pay or deliver, as the case may be, at our election, cash, shares of our common stock or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, subject to the requirements of the June 2016 Indenture.

 

The Convertible Notes are our senior unsecured obligations and rank senior in right of payment to our existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Convertible Notes; equal in right of payment to our existing and future unsecured indebtedness that is not expressly subordinated; effectively junior in right of payment to any of our secured indebtedness (including existing unsecured indebtedness that we later secure) to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness; and structurally junior to all existing and future indebtedness (including trade payables) incurred by our subsidiaries, financing vehicles or similar facilities.

 

As of March 31, 2011, the Company was in material compliance with the terms of the indentures governing the Convertible Notes.  See Note 5 to our consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2011 for more detail on the Convertible Notes.

 

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PORTFOLIO VALUATION

 

Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains or losses are measured by the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the amortized cost basis of the investment without regard to the unrealized gains or losses previously recognized, and include investments charged off during the period, net of recoveries. Unrealized gains or losses primarily reflect the change in investment values, including the reversal of previously recorded unrealized gains or losses when gains or losses are realized. Investments for which market quotations are readily available are typically valued at such market quotations. In order to validate market quotations, we look at a number of factors to determine if the quotations are representative of fair value, including the source and nature of the quotations. Debt and equity securities that are not publicly traded or whose market prices are not readily available (i.e., substantially all of our investments) are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by our board of directors, based on the input of our investment adviser, audit committee and independent third-party valuation firms that have been engaged at the direction of our board of directors to assist in the valuation of each portfolio investment without a readily available market quotation at least once during a trailing 12-month period, and under a valuation policy and a consistently applied valuation process. The valuation process is conducted at the end of each fiscal quarter, and a minimum of 50% of our portfolio at fair value is subject to review by an independent valuation firm each quarter.

 

As part of the valuation process, we may take into account the following types of factors, if relevant, in determining the fair value of our investments: the enterprise value of a portfolio company (an estimate of the total fair value of the portfolio company’s debt and equity), the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio company’s ability to make payments and its earnings and discounted cash flow, the markets in which the portfolio company does business, a comparison of the portfolio company’s securities to any similar publicly traded securities, changes in the interest rate environment and the credit markets generally that may affect the price at which similar investments may be made in the future and other relevant factors. When an external event such as a purchase transaction, public offering or subsequent equity sale occurs, we consider the pricing indicated by the external event to corroborate our valuation.

 

Because there is not a readily available market value for most of the investments in our portfolio, we value substantially all of our portfolio investments at fair value as determined in good faith by our board of directors as described herein. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of our investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of our investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values that we may ultimately realize. Further, such investments are generally subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise are less liquid than publicly traded securities. If we were required to liquidate a portfolio investment in a forced or liquidation sale, we could realize significantly less than the value at which we have recorded it.

 

In addition, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the gains or losses ultimately realized on these investments to be different than the gains or losses reflected in the valuations currently assigned. See the factors set forth in “Risk Factors” included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, including the risk factor entitled “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to our Investments—Recent unprecedented declines in market prices and liquidity in the corporate debt markets resulted in significant net unrealized depreciation of our portfolio in the recent past, reducing our net asset value, and such conditions may occur again in the future.”

 

Our board of directors undertakes a multi-step valuation process each quarter, as described below:

 

·                  Our quarterly valuation process begins with each portfolio company or investment being initially valued by the investment professionals responsible for the portfolio investment in conjunction with our portfolio management team.

 

·                  Preliminary valuations are reviewed and discussed with our investment adviser’s management and investment professionals, and then valuation recommendations are presented to our board of directors.

 

·                  The audit committee of our board of directors reviews these valuations, as well as the input of independent third-party valuation firms with respect to the valuations of a minimum of 50% of our portfolio at fair value.

 

·                  Our board of directors discusses valuations and determines the fair value of each investment in our portfolio without a readily available market quotation in good faith based on the input of our investment adviser, audit committee and where applicable, independent third-party valuation firms.

 

Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 820-10 (previously Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 157, Fair Value Measurements), which expands the application of fair value

 

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accounting for investments (see Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2011).  Investments acquired as part of the Allied Acquisition were accounted for in accordance with ASC 805-10 (previously SFAS No. 141(R), Business Combinations), which requires that all assets be recorded at fair value. As a result, the initial amortized cost basis and fair value for the acquired investments were the same at April 1, 2010 (see Note 15 to our consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2011).

 

OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

 

The Company has various commitments to fund investments in its portfolio, including commitments to fund revolving senior and subordinated loans, subordinated notes in the SSLP, and private equity investment partnerships.

 

As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company had the following commitments to fund various revolving senior secured and subordinated loans to its portfolio companies:

 

 

 

As of

 

(in millions)

 

March 31, 2011

 

December 31, 2010

 

Total revolving commitments

 

$

288.5

 

$

260.7

 

Less: funded commitments

 

(63.1

)

(60.0

)

Total unfunded commitments

 

225.4

 

200.7

 

Less: commitments substantially at discretion of the Company

 

(16.7

)

(19.9

)

Less: unavailable commitments due to borrowing base or other covenant restrictions

 

(5.1

)

(6.7

)

Total net adjusted unfunded revolving commitments

 

$

203.6

 

$

174.1

 

 

Of the total net adjusted unfunded commitments as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, $31.5 million and $33.8 million, respectively, are from commitments for investments acquired as part of the Allied Acquisition. Also, as of March 31, 2011, $219.5 million of the total revolving commitments extend beyond the maturity date of our Revolving Credit Facility. Included within the total revolving commitments as of March 31, 2011 are commitments to issue up to $2.7 million in standby letters of credit through a financial intermediary on behalf of certain portfolio companies. Under these arrangements, if the standby letters of credit were to be issued, the Company would be required to make payments to third parties if the portfolio companies were to default on their related payment obligations. As of March 31, 2011, the Company had $2.05 million in standby letters of credit issued and outstanding on behalf of the portfolio companies, of which no amounts were recorded as a liability on our balance sheet as such letters of credit are considered in the valuation of the investments in the portfolio company. Of these letters of credit, $0.05 million expire in February 2011, $0.01 million expire in April 2011, $1.66 million expire in September 2011, $0.17 million expire in December 2011, and $0.16 million expire in January 2012.

 

As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company had the following commitments to fund the SSLP:

 

 

 

As of

 

(in millions)

 

March 31, 2011

 

December 31, 2010

 

Total SSLP commitments

 

$

958.8

 

$

958.8

 

Less: funded SSLP commitments

 

(671.4

)

(548.2

)

Total unfunded SSLP commitments

 

287.4

 

410.6

 

Less: SSLP commitments substantially at discretion of the Company(1)

 

(287.4

)

(410.6

)

Total net adjusted unfunded SSLP commitments

 

$

 

$

 

 


(1)          Investments and portfolio decisions must be approved by both GE Commercial Finance Investment Advisory Services LLC and the Company.

 

See Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2011 for more information on the Company’s commitment to the SSLP.

 

As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company was subject to subscription agreements to fund equity investments in private equity investment partnerships:

 

 

 

As of

 

(in millions)

 

March 31, 2011

 

December 31, 2010

 

Total private equity commitments

 

$

514.9

 

$

537.6

 

Less: funded private equity commitments

 

(90.4

)

(104.3

)

Total unfunded private equity commitments

 

424.5

 

433.3

 

Less: private equity commitments substantially at discretion of the Company

 

(412.9

)

(400.4

)

Total net adjusted unfunded private equity commitments

 

$

11.6

 

$

32.9

 

 

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Of the total net adjusted unfunded private equity commitments as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, $3.5 million and $11.5 million, respectively, are for investments acquired as part of the Allied Acquisition.

 

In the ordinary course of business, Allied Capital had issued guarantees on behalf of certain portfolio companies. Under these arrangements, payments would be required to be made to third parties if the portfolio companies were to default on their related payment. As part of the Allied Acquisition, the Company assumed such outstanding guarantees or similar obligations. As a result, as of each of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company had outstanding guarantees or similar obligations totaling $0.8 million.

 

Further in the ordinary course of business, we may sell certain of our investments to third party purchasers. In particular, since the Allied Acquisition we have sold and currently continue to seek opportunities to sell certain of Allied Capital’s equity investments larger than those we have historically made and controlled portfolio company equity investments. In connection with these sales (as well as certain other sales) we have, and may continue to do so in the future, agreed to indemnify such purchasers for future liabilities arising from the investments and the related sale transaction. Such indemnification provisions may give rise to future liabilities.

 

As of March 31, 2011, one of the Company’s portfolio companies, Ciena Capital LLC (“Ciena”), had one non-recourse securitization Small Business Administration (“SBA”) loan warehouse facility, which has reached its maturity date but remains outstanding. Ciena is working with the providers of the SBA loan warehouse facility with regard to the repayment of that facility. Allied Capital had previously issued a performance guaranty (which Ares Capital succeeded to as a result of the Allied Acquisition) whereby Ares Capital must indemnify the warehouse providers for any damages, losses, liabilities and related costs and expenses that they may incur as a result of Ciena’s failure to perform any of its obligations as loan originator, loan seller or loan servicer under the warehouse facility. As of March 31, 2011, there are no known issues or claims with respect to this performance guaranty.

 

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

 

On April 27, 2011, we redeemed the $161.2 million in outstanding aggregate principal amount of the 2012 Notes for a total redemption price (including a redemption premium) of $169.3 million, which resulted in a loss on the extinguishment of debt of $10.5 million, in accordance with the terms of the indenture governing the 2012 Notes.

 

As of April 29, 2011 we had made new investment commitments of $171 million, of which $142 million was funded, since March 31, 2011. Of these new commitments, 95% were in first lien senior secured debt, 3% were in equity securities, and 2% were in second lien senior secured debt. Of the $171 million of new investment commitments, 95% were floating rate with a weighted average spread at amortized cost of 8.6% and 2% were fixed rate with a weighted average yield at amortized cost of 13.9%.

 

As of April 29, 2011, we had exited $34 million of investments since March 31, 2011. Of these investments, 70% were in second lien senior secured debt, 17% were in equity and other investments, 11% were in first lien senior secured debt, and 2% were in senior subordinated debt. Of the $34 million of investments, 80% were in floating rate investments with a weighted average spread at amortized cost of 9.3%. Of the remaining investments, 2% were fixed rate investments with a weighted average yield at amortized cost of 12.1%, 16% were non-interest bearing and 2% were in investments on non-accrual status. Also, of the $34 million of investments exited since March 31, 2011, $25 million were investments acquired as part of the Allied Acquisition. Additionally, we recognized net realized gains of approximately $2 million on the investments exited that were acquired as part of the Allied Acquisition.

 

In addition, as of April 29, 2011, we had an investment backlog and pipeline of $520 million and $360 million, respectively. We may syndicate a portion of these investments and commitments to third parties. The consummation of any of the investments in this backlog and pipeline depends upon, among other things: satisfactory completion of our due diligence investigation of the prospective portfolio company, our acceptance of the terms and structure of such investment and the execution and delivery of

 

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satisfactory transaction documentation. We cannot assure you that we will make any of these investments or that we will syndicate any portion of such investments and commitments.

 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in conformity with GAAP, and include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. The consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments and reclassifications that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for the fair presentation of the results of the operations and financial condition as of and for the periods presented. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Cash and cash equivalents include funds from time to time deposited with financial institutions and short-term, liquid investments in a money market fund. Cash and cash equivalents are carried at cost which approximates fair value.

 

Concentration of Credit Risk

 

The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with financial institutions and, at times, cash held in money market accounts may exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insured limit.

 

Investments

 

Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains or losses are measured by the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the amortized cost basis of the investment without regard to unrealized gains or losses previously recognized, and include investments charged off during the period, net of recoveries. Unrealized gains or losses primarily reflect the change in investment values, including the reversal of previously recorded unrealized gains or losses when gains or losses are realized. Investments for which market quotations are readily available are typically valued at such market quotations. In order to validate market quotations, we look at a number of factors to determine if the quotations are representative of fair value, including the source and nature of the quotations. Debt and equity securities that are not publicly traded or whose market prices are not readily available (i.e., substantially all of our investments) are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by our board of directors, based on the input of our investment adviser, audit committee and independent third-party valuation firms that have been engaged at the direction of our board of directors to assist in the valuation of each portfolio investment without a readily available market quotation at least once during a trailing 12 month period, and under a valuation policy and a consistently applied valuation process. The valuation process is conducted at the end of each fiscal quarter, and a minimum of 50% of our portfolio at fair value is subject to review by an independent valuation firm each quarter.

 

As part of the valuation process, we may take into account the following types of factors, if relevant, in determining the fair value of our investments: the enterprise value of a portfolio company (an estimate of the total fair value of the portfolio company’s debt and equity), the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio company’s ability to make payments and its earnings and discounted cash flow, the markets in which the portfolio company does business, a comparison of the portfolio company’s securities to any similar publicly traded securities, changes in the interest rate environment and the credit markets generally that may affect the price at which similar investments may be made in the future and other relevant factors. When an external event such as a purchase transaction, public offering or subsequent equity sale occurs, we consider the pricing indicated by the external event to corroborate our valuation.

 

Because there is not a readily available market value for most of the investments in our portfolio, we value substantially all of our portfolio investments at fair value as determined in good faith by our board of directors, as described herein. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of our investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of our investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values that we may ultimately realize. Further, such investments are generally subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise are less liquid than publicly traded securities. If we were required to liquidate a portfolio investment in a forced or liquidation sale, we could realize significantly less than the value at which we have recorded it.

 

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In addition, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the gains or losses ultimately realized on these investments to be different than the gains or losses reflected in the valuations currently assigned.

 

Our board of directors undertakes a multi-step valuation process each quarter, as described below:

 

·                  Our quarterly valuation process begins with each portfolio company or investment being initially valued by the investment professionals responsible for the portfolio investment in conjunction with our portfolio management team.

 

·                  Preliminary valuations are reviewed and discussed with our investment adviser’s management and investment professionals, and then valuation recommendations are presented to our board of directors.

 

·                  The audit committee of our board of directors reviews these valuations, as well as the input of independent third-party valuation firms with respect to the valuations of a minimum of 50% of our portfolio at fair value.

 

·                  Our board of directors discusses valuations and determines the fair value of each investment in our portfolio without a readily available market quotation in good faith based on the input of our investment adviser, audit committee and, where applicable, independent third-party valuation firms.

 

Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted ASC 820-10 (previously SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements), which expands the application of fair value accounting for investments (see Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2011). Investments acquired as part of the Allied Acquisition were accounted for in accordance with ASC 805-10 (previously SFAS No. 141(R), Business Combinations), which requires that all assets be recorded at fair value. As a result, the initial amortized cost basis and fair value for the acquired investments were the same at April 1, 2010 (see Note 15 to our consolidated financial statements for the three months March 31, 2011).

 

Interest and Dividend Income Recognition

 

Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis and includes the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Discounts and premiums to par value on securities purchased are accreted/amortized into interest income over the life of the respective security using the effective yield method. The amortized cost of investments represents the original cost adjusted for the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums, if any.

 

Loans are generally placed on non-accrual status when principal or interest payments are past due 30 days or more or when there is reasonable doubt that principal or interest will be collected in full. Accrued and unpaid interest is generally reversed when a loan is placed on non-accrual status. 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. The Company may make exceptions to this if the loan has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection.

 

Dividend income on preferred equity securities is recorded as dividend income on an accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are payable by the portfolio company and are expected to be collected. Dividend income on common equity securities is recorded on the record date for private portfolio companies or on the ex-dividend date for publicly traded portfolio companies.

 

Payment-in-Kind Interest

 

The Company has loans in its portfolio that contain PIK provisions. The PIK interest, computed at the contractual rate specified in each loan agreement, is added to the principal balance of the loan and recorded as interest income. To maintain the Company’s status as a RIC, this non-cash source of income must be paid out to stockholders in the form of dividends even though the Company has not yet collected the cash.

 

Capital Structuring Service Fees and Other Income

 

The Company’s investment adviser seeks to provide assistance to our portfolio companies in connection with the Company’s investments and in return the Company may receive fees for capital structuring services. These fees are generally only available to the Company as a result of the Company’s underlying investments, are normally paid at the closing of the investments, are generally non-recurring and are recognized as revenue when earned upon closing of the investment. The services that the Company’s investment adviser provides vary by investment, but generally include reviewing existing credit facilities, arranging bank financing, arranging

 

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equity financing, structuring financing from multiple lenders, structuring financing from multiple equity investors, restructuring existing loans, raising equity and debt capital, and providing general financial advice, which concludes upon closing of the investment. Any services of the above nature subsequent to the closing would generally generate a separate fee payable to the Company. In certain instances where the Company is invited to participate as a co-lender in a transaction and does not provide significant services in connection with the investment, a portion of loan fees paid to the Company in such situations will be deferred and amortized over the estimated life of the loan. The Company’s investment adviser may also take a seat on the board of directors of a portfolio company, or observe the meetings of the board of directors without taking a formal seat.

 

Other income includes fees for asset management, management and consulting services, loan guarantees, commitments, amendments and other services rendered by the Company to portfolio companies. Such fees are recognized as income when earned or the services are rendered.

 

Foreign Currency Translation

 

The Company’s books and records are maintained in U.S. dollars. Any foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis:

 

(1)           Fair value of investment securities, other assets and liabilities—at the exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period.

 

(2)           Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses—at the exchange rates prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions, income or expenses.

 

Results of operations based on changes in foreign exchange rates are separately disclosed in the statement of operations. Foreign security and currency translations may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with investing in U.S. companies and U.S. government securities. These risks include, but are not limited to, currency fluctuation and revaluations and future adverse political, social and economic developments, which could cause investments in foreign markets to be less liquid and prices more volatile than those of comparable U.S. companies or U.S. government securities.

 

Accounting for Derivative Instruments

 

The Company does not utilize hedge accounting and marks its derivatives to market through unrealized gains (losses) in the accompanying statement of operations.

 

Equity Offering Expenses

 

The Company’s offering costs, excluding underwriters’ fees, are charged against the proceeds from equity offerings when received.

 

Debt Issuance Costs

 

Debt issuance costs are being amortized over the life of the related debt instrument using the straight line method, which closely approximates the effective yield method.

 

U.S. Federal Income Taxes

 

The Company has elected to be treated as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code and operates in a manner so as to qualify for the tax treatment applicable to RICs. To qualify as a RIC, the Company must, among other things, timely distribute to its stockholders at least 90% of investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code, for each year. The Company, among other things, has made and intends to continue to make the requisite distributions to its stockholders, which will generally relieve the Company from U.S. federal income taxes.

 

Depending on the level of taxable income earned in a tax year, we may choose to carry forward taxable income 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, the Company accrues excise tax, if any, on estimated excess taxable income as taxable income is earned.

 

Certain of our wholly owned subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal and state income taxes.

 

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Dividends to Common Stockholders

 

Dividends and distributions to common stockholders are recorded on the record date. The amount to be paid out as a dividend is determined by our board of directors each quarter and is generally based upon the earnings estimated by management. Net realized capital gains, if any, are generally distributed at least annually, although we may decide to retain such capital gains for investment.

 

We have adopted a dividend reinvestment plan that provides for reinvestment of any distributions we declare in cash on behalf of our stockholders, unless a stockholder elects to receive cash. As a result, if our board of directors authorizes, and we declare, a cash dividend, then our stockholders who have not “opted out” of our dividend reinvestment plan will have their cash dividends automatically reinvested in additional shares of our common stock, rather than receiving the cash dividend. While we generally use newly issued shares to implement the dividend reinvestment plan (especially if our shares are trading at a premium to net asset value), we may purchase shares in the open market in connection with our obligations under the dividend reinvestment plan. In particular, if our shares are trading at a significant enough discount to net asset value and we are otherwise permitted under applicable law to purchase such shares, we intend to purchase shares in the open market in connection with our obligations under our dividend reinvestment plan.

 

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 actual and contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income or loss and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include the valuation of investments.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

 

We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates and the valuations of our investment portfolio.

 

Interest Rate Risk

 

Interest rate sensitivity refers to the change in earnings that may result from changes in the level of interest rates. Because we fund a portion of our investments with borrowings, our net investment income is affected by the difference between the rate at which we invest and the rate at which we borrow. As a result, there can be no assurance that a significant change in market interest rates will not have a material adverse effect on our net investment income.

 

As of March 31, 2011, approximately 29% of the investments at fair value in our portfolio were at fixed rates, approximately 50% were at variable rates, 18% were non-interest earning and 3% were on non-accrual status. Additionally, for the investments at variable rates, 53% of the investments contain interest rate floors (representing 27% of total investments at fair value). The Revolving Credit Facility, the Revolving Funding Facility and the Debt Securitization all bear interest at variable rates with no interest rate floors, while the Allied Unsecured Notes, the 2040 Notes, and the Convertible Notes bear interest at fixed rates.

 

We regularly measure our exposure to interest rate risk. We assess interest rate risk and manage our interest rate exposure on an ongoing basis by comparing our interest rate sensitive assets to our interest rate sensitive liabilities. Based on that review, we determine whether or not any hedging transactions are necessary to mitigate exposure to changes in interest rates.

 

While hedging activities may mitigate our exposure to adverse fluctuations in interest rates, certain hedging transactions that we may enter into in the future, such as interest rate swap agreements, may also limit our ability to participate in the benefits of lower interest rates with respect to our portfolio investments.

 

Based on our March 31, 2011 balance sheet, the following table shows the annual impact on net income of base rate changes in interest rates (considering interest rate floors for variable rate instruments) assuming no changes in our investment and borrowing structure:

 

(in millions)
Basis Point Change

 

Interest
Income

 

Interest
Expense(1)

 

Net
Income

 

Up 300 basis points

 

$

26.5

 

$

4.2

 

$

22.3

 

Up 200 basis points

 

$

14.1

 

$

2.8

 

$

11.3

 

Up 100 basis points

 

$

4.3

 

$

1.4

 

$

2.9

 

Down 100 basis points

 

$

(0.9

)

$

(0.4

)

$

(0.5

)

Down 200 basis points

 

$

(1.1

)

$

(0.4

)

$

(0.7

)

Down 300 basis points

 

$

(1.3

)

$

(0.4

)

$

(0.9

)

 

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(1)          As of March 31, 2011, we had no amounts outstanding under the Revolving Funding Facility or the Revolving Credit Facility.

 

Based on our December 31, 2010 balance sheet, the following table shows the annual impact on net income of base rate changes in interest rates (considering interest rate floors for variable rate instruments) assuming no changes in our investment and borrowing structure:

 

(in millions)
Basis Point Change

 

Interest
Income

 

Interest
Expense

 

Net
Income

 

Up 300 basis points

 

$

26.2

 

$

16.3

 

$

9.9

 

Up 200 basis points

 

$

14.8

 

$

10.9

 

$

3.9

 

Up 100 basis points

 

$

5.5

 

$

5.4

 

$

0.1

 

Down 100 basis points

 

$

(1.5

)

$

(1.6

)

$

0.1

 

Down 200 basis points

 

$

(1.9

)

$

(1.6

)

$

(0.3

)

Down 300 basis points

 

$

(2.3

)

$

(1.6

)

$

(0.7

)

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

 

As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our President and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based on that evaluation, our President and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our current disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them of material information relating to the Company that is required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended March 31, 2011 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

 

The Company is party to certain lawsuits in the normal course of business. In addition, Allied Capital was involved in various other legal proceedings which we assumed in connection with the Allied Acquisition. Furthermore, third parties may try to seek to impose liability on the Company in connection with the activities of our portfolio companies. While the outcome of any such legal proceedings cannot at this time be predicted with certainty, the Company does not expect that these legal proceedings will materially affect its business, financial condition or results of operations.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

 

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factor discussed below and the risk factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, which could materially affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results. The risks in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and below are not the only risks facing our Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

 

We are asking our stockholders to approve certain amendments to our investment advisory and management agreement at our 2011 annual stockholders meeting expected to take place on June 6, 2011. If our stockholders approve one or both of the amendments, our investment adviser may be eligible to receive an increased incentive fee or an incentive fee earlier than it otherwise would have.

 

On March 16, 2011, our board of directors, including a majority of the independent directors, approved two amendments to our current investment advisory and management agreement and directed that such amendments be submitted to our stockholders for approval at our 2011 annual stockholders meeting, currently scheduled for June 6, 2011. The amendments are not contingent on each other and either one or both could be approved.

 

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If approved, the first amendment (the “Hurdle Amendment”), would (i) lower the quarterly income hurdle rate used in calculating the income portion of our incentive fee from 2.0% (or 8.0% annually) to 1.75% (or 7.0% annually) and adjust the related quarterly catch-up hurdle rate from 2.5% to 2.1875% (or from 10.0% to 8.75% annually) and (ii) lower the general hurdle for deferral of payment of incentive fees generally from 8.0% over the prior four full calendar quarters to 7.0% over the prior four full calendar quarters. Because we exceeded a 2.50% (or annualized 10.0%) hurdle rate for each quarter in the year ended December 31, 2010, assuming the Hurdle Amendment was in effect for the year ended December 31, 2010, no additional incentive fees would have been payable by us to our investment adviser. However, if the Hurdle Amendment is approved, our investment adviser may be eligible to receive an incentive fee for pre-incentive fee net investment income earlier (and potentially in higher amounts in the event we do not exceed the catch-up hurdle rate) than it would receive if the Hurdle Amendment is not approved.

 

If approved, the second amendment (the “Capital Gains Amendment”) would provide that the capital gains portion of our incentive fee will be calculated using an actual purchase price paid by the Company as the “cost” of such asset even when GAAP requires the Company to record cost at fair value, whether such purchase price is higher or lower than the fair value of such asset at the time of acquisition. If the Capital Gains Amendment is approved, the likelihood that our investment adviser will earn the capital gains portion of our incentive fee will be increased. Even though the revised formulation would apply to the capital gains portion of our incentive fee calculated on a cumulative basis (i.e., from the Company’s inception) after any Capital Gains Amendment is approved, the approval of the Capital Gains Amendment increases the likelihood that our investment adviser will earn the capital gains portion of our incentive fee as a result of the Allied Acquisition. Such increased likelihood results from the requirement under GAAP that we record the investments acquired in the Allied Acquisition in our financial statements at an initial cost basis equal to their fair value instead of the purchase price we paid. Because such investments’ initial cost basis under GAAP was higher than the purchase price we paid, our realized capital gains and unrealized capital appreciation was lower and our realized capital losses and unrealized capital depreciation was higher than if we had recorded such investments at the purchase price we paid for such investments. The maximum additional capital gains portion of our incentive fee potentially payable by us to our investment adviser as a result of the Allied Acquisition if the Capital Gains Amendment is approved is approximately $26 million. As of April 29, 2011, $53.5 million of the approximately $130.0 million non-cash gain recorded at the time of acquisition has been realized through exits or repayments of investments in excess of the purchase price paid by us. An approval of the Capital Gains Amendment also means the amount of realized capital gains determined under the formula are likely to increase (due to calculating the Capital Gains Fee using the purchase price paid by us for the investments acquired in the Allied Acquisition instead of their fair value at the acquisition date) and the amount of unrealized capital depreciation and realized capital losses determined under the formula is likely to decrease, which would make it easier for our investment adviser to earn capital gains portion of our incentive fees.

 

In addition, for the quarter in which our stockholders approve the Capital Gains Amendment, if any, we will be required to accrue an additional amount of incentive fees payable up to a maximum of approximately $26 million, even though no such fees may be payable to our investment adviser at the time of such accrual. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Operating Expenses” and Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2011 for more information about the GAAP requirement that we accrue incentive fees in our financial statements even though no such fees are payable to our investment adviser under the investment advisory and management agreement.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

 

We did not sell any equity securities during the period covered in this report that were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933.

 

We did not repurchase any shares of our common stock issued during the period covered in this report.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 4.  (Removed and Reserved)

 

Item 5.  Other Information.

 

None.

 

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Item 6.  Exhibits.

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Number

 

Description

3.1

 

Articles of Amendment and Restatement, as amended*

4.1

 

Indenture, dated as of January 25, 2011, between Ares Capital Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee(1)

4.2

 

Form of 5.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2016(1)

4.3

 

Indenture, dated as of March 28, 2011, between Ares Capital Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee(2)

4.4

 

Form of 5.125% Convertible Senior Notes due 2016(2)

10.1

 

Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Sale and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 18, 2011, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, as borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as servicer, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as successor by merger to Wachovia Bank, as note purchaser, U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee and collateral custodian, and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as agent(3)

10.2

 

Amendment No. 3 to the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of January 25, 2011, between Ares Capital Corporation, the lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent(4)

10.3

 

Amendment No. 4 to the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of March 28, 2011, between Ares Capital Corporation, the lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent*

31.1

 

Certification by President pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*

31.2

 

Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*

32.1

 

Certification by President and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*

 


*                                         Filed herewith

 

(1)                                  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 28, 2011.

 

(2)                                  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on March 28, 2011.

 

(3)                                  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on January 19, 2011.

 

(4)                                  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Registrant’s Form 10-Q (File No. 814-00663), filed on March 1, 2011.

 

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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.

 

 

ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION

 

 

 

 

Dated: May 3, 2011

By

/s/ Michael J. Arougheti

 

 

Michael J. Arougheti

 

 

President

 

 

 

Dated: May 3, 2011

By

/s/ Penni F. Roll

 

 

Penni F. Roll

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

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