BlackRock Capital Investment Corp - Quarter Report: 2020 September (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020

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

For the transition period from to

Commission file number 814-00712

BLACKROCK CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)


Delaware	20-2725151
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

40 East 52^nd Street, New York, NY	10022
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 212-810-5800

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☑ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☐ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer ☐ Accelerated filer ☑ Non-Accelerated filer ☐

Smaller reporting company ☐ Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par value	BKCC	NASDAQ Global Select Market

The number of shares of the Registrant’s common stock, $.001 par value per share, outstanding at November 4, 2020 was 72,311,504.

BLACKROCK CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION

FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Table of Contents

	INDEX	PAGE NO.

PART I.	FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.	CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	3

	Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (unaudited)	3

	Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)	4

	Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)	5

	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)	6

	Consolidated Schedules of Investments as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (unaudited)	7

	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)	22

Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	48

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	59

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	59

PART II.	OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	60

Item 1A.	Risk Factors	60

Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	63

Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	63

Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	63

Item 5.	Other Information	63

Item 6.	Exhibits	64

SIGNATURES		65

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

In this Quarterly Report, “Company”, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation unless the context states otherwise.

Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements

BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities

(Unaudited)

	September 30, 2020			December 31, 2019
Assets
Investments at fair value:
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments (cost of $380,462,039 and $389,156,775)	$	360,354,615		$	377,136,394
Non-controlled, affiliated investments (cost of $21,209,854 and $65,825,475)		12,532,729			22,473,524
Controlled investments (cost of $338,357,722 and $400,561,551)		236,103,026			350,249,163
Total investments at fair value (cost of $740,029,615 and $855,543,801)		608,990,370			749,859,081
Cash and cash equivalents		5,439,064			14,678,878
Receivable for investments sold		885,968			1,871,435
Interest, dividends and fees receivable		3,915,970			5,708,324
Prepaid expenses and other assets		2,161,437			1,945,709
Total Assets	$	621,392,809		$	774,063,427
Liabilities
Debt (net of deferred financing costs of $1,596,049 and $2,298,004)	$	305,036,006		$	313,569,694
Interest and credit facility fees payable		2,385,240			757,472
Distributions payable		—			9,637,075
Base management fees payable		2,481,836			3,251,194
Incentive management fees payable		1,849,597			1,849,597
Payable for investments purchased		—			7,312,500
Accrued administrative services		379,650			372,407
Other accrued expenses and payables		2,703,310			1,704,507
Total Liabilities		314,835,639			338,454,446
Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 9)
Net Assets
Common stock, par value $.001 per share, 200,000,000 common shares authorized, 82,323,090 and 77,861,287 issued and 72,311,504 and 68,836,255 outstanding		82,323			77,861
Paid-in capital in excess of par		860,938,515			849,240,398
Distributable earnings (losses)		(488,166,809	)		(351,040,023	)
Treasury stock at cost, 10,011,586 and 9,025,032 shares held		(66,296,859	)		(62,669,255	)
Total Net Assets		306,557,170			435,608,981
Total Liabilities and Net Assets	$	621,392,809		$	774,063,427
Net Asset Value Per Share	$	4.24		$	6.33

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended September 30, 2020			Three Months Ended September 30, 2019			Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020			Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Investment Income:
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments:
Cash interest income	$	7,543,251		$	8,167,397		$	23,265,815		$	20,922,567
PIK interest income		1,303,323			362,757			3,757,448			858,865
Fee income		14,139			441,537			77,393			1,354,283
Total investment income from non-controlled, non-affiliated investments		8,860,713			8,971,691			27,100,656			23,135,715
Non-controlled, affiliated investments:
Cash interest income		114,250			937,710			357,724			3,364,592
PIK interest income		118,529			114,221			340,318			128,622
PIK dividend income		—		—				—			220,480
Fee income		1,451			1,604			4,322			1,604
Total investment income from non-controlled, affiliated investments		234,230			1,053,535			702,364			3,715,298
Controlled investments:
Cash interest income		5,707,147			4,967,220			16,609,577			17,727,023
PIK interest income		—			1,057,151			1,053,664			2,017,417
Cash dividend income		1,496,818			3,878,092			6,970,469			12,172,960
Fee income		3,186			3,199			67,526			128,299
Total investment income from controlled investments		7,207,151			9,905,662			24,701,236			32,045,699
Other income		—			25,296			—			30,371
Total investment income		16,302,094			19,956,184			52,504,256			58,927,083
Expenses:
Base management fees		2,481,836			3,230,146			8,486,385			9,173,908
Incentive management fees		1,492,248			2,101,954			5,025,386			6,628,725
Interest and credit facility fees		3,668,242			4,312,944			12,239,957			11,466,706
Professional fees		461,851			814,820			1,531,708			1,783,336
Administrative services		379,650			330,072			1,068,915			1,031,012
Director fees		157,500			185,250			494,750			553,250
Investment advisor expenses		87,500			87,500			262,500			262,500
Other		538,380			485,682			1,504,819			1,512,742
Total expenses, before incentive management fee waiver		9,267,207			11,548,368			30,614,420			32,412,179
Incentive management fee waiver (See Note 3)		(1,492,248	)		(1,229,259	)		(5,025,386	)		(5,756,030	)
Expenses, net of incentive management fee waiver		7,774,959			10,319,109			25,589,034			26,656,149
Net Investment Income		8,527,135			9,637,075			26,915,222			32,270,934
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss):
Net realized gain (loss):
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments		(18,151	)		—			(12,329,417	)		(23,395,840	)
Non-controlled, affiliated investments		—			(76,161	)		(43,774,013	)		(345,387	)
Controlled investments		(59,194,744	)		—			(59,194,744	)		—
Net realized gain (loss)		(59,212,895	)		(76,161	)		(115,298,174	)		(23,741,227	)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments		7,840,464			(1,013,109	)		(8,101,976	)		20,131,296
Non-controlled, affiliated investments		496,668			(13,565,504	)		34,674,826			(22,796,087	)
Controlled investments		15,037,776			(7,594,669	)		(51,752,433	)		(11,375,067	)
Foreign currency translation		147,185			(79,775	)		(189,875	)		197,292
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)		23,522,093			(22,253,057	)		(25,369,458	)		(13,842,566	)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)		(35,690,802	)		(22,329,218	)		(140,667,632	)		(37,583,793	)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations	$	(27,163,667	)	$	(12,692,143	)	$	(113,752,410	)	$	(5,312,859	)
Net Investment Income Per Share—basic	$	0.12		$	0.14		$	0.39		$	0.47
Earnings (Loss) Per Share—basic	$	(0.39	)	$	(0.18	)	$	(1.65	)	$	(0.08	)
Average Shares Outstanding—basic		70,086,236			68,836,255			68,943,459			68,836,702
Net Investment Income Per Share—diluted	$	0.12		$	0.14		$	0.39		$	0.45
Earnings (Loss) Per Share—diluted	$	(0.39	)	$	(0.18	)	$	(1.65	)	$	(0.08	)
Average Shares Outstanding—diluted (See Note 4)		87,079,973			85,829,992			85,937,196			85,830,439
Distributions Declared Per Share	$	0.10		$	0.14		$	0.34		$	0.50

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets

(Unaudited)

	Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2020			September 30, 2019
Net Assets at December 31	$	435,608,981		$	487,020,154
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations:
Net investment income		9,621,987			11,404,181
Net realized gain (loss)		(1,529,607	)		56,263
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) before taxes		(67,286,048	)		6,508,258
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations		(59,193,668	)		17,968,702
Distributions to Stockholders from(1):
Net investment income		(9,543,152	)		(12,390,525	)
Capital Share Transactions:
Purchases of treasury stock		(3,627,604	)		(469,227	)
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets		(72,364,424	)		5,108,950
Net Assets at March 31	$	363,244,557		$	492,129,104

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations:
Net investment income		8,766,190			11,229,675
Net realized gain (loss)		(54,555,672	)		(23,721,329	)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) before taxes		18,394,405			1,902,233
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations		(27,395,077	)		(10,589,421	)
Distributions to Stockholders from(1):
Net investment income		(6,813,994	)		(12,390,526	)
Capital Share Transactions:
Share issuance - distribution reinvestment		638,560			—
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets		(33,570,511	)		(22,979,947	)
Net Assets at June 30	$	329,674,046		$	469,149,157

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations:
Net investment income		8,527,135			9,637,075
Net realized gain (loss)		(59,212,895	)		(76,161	)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) before taxes		23,522,093			(22,253,057	)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations		(27,163,667	)		(12,692,143	)
Distributions to Stockholders from(1):
Net investment income		(7,017,228	)		(9,637,075	)
Capital Share Transactions:
Share issuance - stock distribution and reinvestment		11,064,019			—
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets		(23,116,876	)		(22,329,218	)
Net Assets at September 30	$	306,557,170		$	446,819,939

Capital Share Activity:
Shares issued from stock distribution and reinvestment		4,461,803			—
Purchases of treasury stock		(986,554	)		(85,543	)
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding		3,475,249			(85,543	)

(1)	Sources of distribution to stockholders will be adjusted on an annual basis, if necessary, and calculated in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

	Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2020			September 30, 2019
Operating Activities:
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations	$	(113,752,410	)	$	(5,312,859	)
Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations:
PIK interest, dividends and fees		(5,151,430	)		(3,225,384	)
Net amortization on investments		(636,787	)		(708,842	)
Amortization of debt issuance costs and discount		2,263,656			1,821,795
Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments		25,179,583			14,039,858
Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on foreign currency translation		189,875			(197,292	)
Net realized (gain) loss on investments		115,298,174			23,741,227
Changes in operating assets:
Purchase of investments		(78,784,396	)		(227,510,832	)
Proceeds from disposition of investments		84,440,718			138,611,906
Change in receivable for investments sold		985,467			1,473,772
Change in interest, dividends and fees receivable		2,125,328			(6,159,972	)
Change in prepaid expenses and other assets		(1,113,072	)		37,091
Changes in operating liabilities:
Change in interest and credit facility fees payable		1,627,768			1,951,405
Change in base management fees payable		(769,357	)		(264,373	)
Change in incentive management fees payable		—			872,695
Change in payable for investments purchased		(7,312,500	)		(989,460	)
Change in accrued administrative services		7,243			(46,434	)
Change in other accrued expenses and payables		998,803			1,178,869
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		25,596,663			(60,686,830	)
Financing Activities:
Distributions paid in cash		(21,308,873	)		(37,333,266	)
Proceeds from debt		106,000,000			213,000,000
Repayments of debt		(115,900,000	)		(124,600,000	)
Purchase of treasury stock		(3,627,604	)		(469,227	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(34,836,477	)		50,597,507
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(9,239,814	)		(10,089,323	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		14,678,878			13,497,320
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	5,439,064		$	3,407,997
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information and non-cash financing activities:
Cash paid during period for:
Interest	$	7,842,233		$	6,729,781
Taxes	$	88,050		$	62,841
Share issuance — stock distribution and reinvestment	$	11,702,579		$	—

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedules of Investments

September 30, 2020

(Unaudited)

Portfolio Company(r)	Industry(t)	Interest Rate	Maturity	Principal Amount or Number of Shares/Units		Cost(a)			Fair Value(b)
Senior Secured Notes—0.35%
Advanced Lighting Technologies, LLC, Second Lien(d)(f)(j)(u)	Electrical Equipment	18.00% (L + 1700, 1.00% Floor PIK)	10/4/23	$	9,333,535	$	2,181,306		$	—
Calceus Acquisition, Inc., First Lien	Specialty Retail	9.75%	2/19/25		1,000,000		971,294			1,083,000
Total Senior Secured Notes							3,152,600			1,083,000
Unsecured Debt—41.01%
CB-HDT Holdings, Inc.(d)(j)	Aerospace & Defense	12.00% PIK	3/6/21		8,934,882		8,934,882			8,934,882
Gordon Brothers Finance Company(g)(p)	Diversified Financial Services	12.00% (L + 1100, 1.00% Floor)	10/31/21		130,680,477		130,680,477			116,782,943
Total Unsecured Debt							139,615,359			125,717,825
Subordinated Debt—11.84%
First Boston Construction Holdings, LLC(d)(g)(k)	Thrifts & Mortgage Finance	12.00%	2/23/23		32,625,000		32,625,000			31,301,457
Gordon Brothers Finance Company, LLC(g)(p)(w)	Diversified Financial Services	8.73% (L + 850)	11/30/24		5,000,000		5,000,000			5,000,000
Total Subordinated Debt							37,625,000			36,301,457
Senior Secured Loans—121.76%(e)
Advanced Lighting Technologies, LLC, First Lien(f)	Electrical Equipment	8.50% (L + 750, 1.00% Floor)	10/4/22		5,049,991		5,005,310			3,231,994
AmeriLife Holdings, LLC, Second Lien	Insurance	9.50% (L + 850, 1.00% Floor)	3/18/28		6,697,322		6,568,139			6,637,046
Aretec Group, Inc., Second Lien(s)	Diversified Financial Services	8.40% (L+ 825)	10/1/26		3,563,440		3,524,178			3,005,155
Barri Financial Group, LLC, First Lien	Consumer Finance	8.75% (L + 775, 1.00% Floor)	10/23/24		7,797,487		7,633,366			7,867,664
Bluefin Holding, LLC, Second Lien	Software	7.90% (L+ 775)	9/6/27		4,809,535		4,743,668			4,838,392
Calceus Acquisition, Inc., First Lien	Specialty Retail	5.76% (L + 550)	2/12/25		248,387		235,232			231,000
Cambrex Corporation, Second Lien	Pharmaceuticals	10.00% (L+ 900, 1.00% Floor)	12/6/27		11,903,098		11,685,447			11,843,583
CareATC, Inc., First Lien	Health Care Technology	8.25% (L + 725, 1.00% Floor)	3/14/24		4,733,036		4,664,925			4,728,303
CareATC, Inc., Revolving Term Loan(o)(v)	Health Care Technology	8.25% (L + 725, 1.00% Floor)	3/14/24		—		(4,859	)		(338	)
Diamondback Acquisition, Inc. et al, First Lien	Energy Equipment & Services	9.81% (L + 881, 1.00% Floor)	6/14/22		13,580,887		13,422,721			13,404,336
Dude Solutions Holdings Inc., First Lien	Professional Services	8.50% (L + 750, 1.00% Floor)	6/13/25		9,333,501		9,161,030			9,352,168
Dude Solutions Holdings Inc., Revolving Term Loan(v)	Professional Services	8.50% (L + 750, 1.00% Floor)	6/13/25		325,050		303,306			325,050
ECI Macola/Max Holding, LLC, Second Lien	Diversified Telecommunication Services	9.00% (L + 800, 1.00% Floor)	9/29/25		5,125,000		5,074,261			5,125,000
FinancialForce.com, First Lien	Internet Software & Services	9.50% (L + 675, 2.75% Floor)	2/1/24		10,000,000		9,860,790			10,150,000
GlobalTranz Enterprises LLC, Second Lien	Road & Rail	8.39% (L + 825)	5/15/27		10,808,429		10,621,451			8,744,019
Juul Labs, Inc., First Lien	Tobacco Related	9.50% (L + 800, 1.50% Floor)	8/2/23		13,226,497		13,128,362			13,385,215
Kaseya Traverse Inc., First Lien(d)	Software	8.09% (L + 400, 1.00% Floor Cash / 3.00% PIK)	5/3/25		4,075,387		4,012,186			4,046,859
Kaseya Traverse Inc., Delayed Draw Term Loan(d)(v)	Software	8.06% (L + 400, 1.00% Floor Cash / 3.00% PIK)	5/3/25		92,499		88,960			89,127
Kaseya Traverse Inc., Revolving Term Loan(v)	Software	7.50% (L + 650, 1.00% Floor)	5/3/25		164,770		159,468			162,416
Kellermeyer Bergensons Services, LLC, First Lien	Commercial Services & Supplies	7.50% (L + 650, 1.00% Floor)	11/7/26		1,621,732		1,608,079			1,613,623
Kellermeyer Bergensons Services, LLC, Delayed Draw Term Loan A	Commercial Services & Supplies	7.73% (L + 650, 1.00% Floor)	11/7/26		356,781		353,561			354,997

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedules of Investments—(Continued)

September 30, 2020

(Unaudited)

Portfolio Company(r)	Industry(t)	Interest Rate	Maturity	Principal Amount or Number of Shares/Units		Cost(a)			Fair Value(b)
Kellermeyer Bergensons Services, LLC, Delayed Draw Term Loan B(v)	Commercial Services & Supplies	7.50% (L + 650, 1.00% Floor)	11/7/26	$	50,527	$	50,633		$	48,077
Kemmerer Operations, LLC, First Lien(d)(f)	Metals & Mining	15.00% PIK	6/21/23		2,564,631		2,564,632			2,292,780
Kemmerer Operations, LLC, Delayed Draw Term Loan(d)(f)(v)	Metals & Mining	15.00% PIK	6/21/23		644,624		644,623			455,920
Live Auctioneers, LLC, First Lien	Internet & Catalog Retail	7.76% (L + 676, 1.00% Floor)	5/20/25		7,713,078		7,587,072			7,543,391
Marketlive, LLC et al, First Lien	Software	9.00% (L + 800, 1.00% Floor)	12/18/20		2,379,909		2,369,663			2,372,769
MBS OpCo LLC, First Lien	Media	10.00% (L + 900, 1.00% Floor)	12/29/22		14,587,500		14,587,500			14,076,938
MetricStream, Inc., First Lien	Internet Software & Services	9.00% (L +800, 1.00% Floor)	9/28/24		9,535,314		9,344,973			9,344,608
Midwest Physician Administrative Services, LLC, Second Lien(s)	Health Care Providers & Services	7.75% (L + 700, 0.75% Floor)	8/15/25		15,000,000		14,902,164			13,450,050
NEP II, Inc., Second Lien(s)	Media	7.15% (L + 700)	10/19/26		5,287,765		5,223,654			4,124,456
One Sky Flight, LLC, First Lien	Airlines	8.50% (L + 750, 1.00% Floor)	12/27/24		7,218,750		7,058,901			7,290,938
Open Lending, LLC, First Lien	Consumer Finance	7.50% (L + 650, 1.00% Floor)	3/11/27		493,750		477,453			488,813
Outcomes Group Holdings, Inc., Second Lien	Health Care Providers & Services	7.72% (L + 750)	10/26/26		15,000,000		14,970,429			14,610,000
P&L Development, LLC, First Lien(s)	Pharmaceuticals	9.50% (L + 750, 2.00% Floor)	6/28/24		8,448,817		8,280,667			8,322,084
Paragon Films, Inc., Second Lien	Containers & Packaging	9.50% (L + 850, 1.00% Floor)	3/29/26		21,000,000		20,651,751			20,475,000
Persado, Inc., Delayed Draw Term Loan	Internet Software & Services	8.80% (L + 700, 1.80% Floor)	2/1/25		1,562,500		1,548,894			1,548,438
PharmaLogic Holdings Corp., Second Lien	Health Care Equipment & Supplies	8.15% (L + 800)	12/11/23		8,786,087		8,737,768			8,346,783
PharmaLogic Holdings Corp., Second Lien(h)(k)	Health Care Equipment & Supplies	8.15% (L + 800)	12/11/23		3,323,478		3,309,296			3,157,304
PharmaLogic Holdings Corp., Delayed Draw Term Loan	Health Care Equipment & Supplies	8.15% (L + 800)	12/11/23		2,690,435		2,681,315			2,555,913
Pico Quantitative Trading, LLC, First Lien	Capital Markets	8.75% (L + 725, 1.50% Floor)	2/7/25		500,000		480,172			487,500
Pulse Secure, LLC, First Lien	Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals	7.50% (L + 650, 1.00% Floor)	8/24/27		2,666,661		2,613,989			2,613,328
Pulse Secure, LLC, Revolving Term Loan(o)(v)	Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals	7.50% (L + 650, 1.00% Floor)	8/22/25		—		(6,559	)		(6,667	)
Puppet, Inc., First Lien(v)	IT Services	9.50% (L + 850, 1.00% Floor)	6/19/23		750,000		724,729			729,000
Quartz Holding Company, Second Lien	Internet Software & Services	8.15% (L + 800)	4/2/27		5,512,958		5,418,549			5,127,051
Red Apple Stores Inc., Second Lien(g)(h)(k)	Multiline Retail	10.00%	8/1/24		23,050,000		23,050,000			17,287,500
RigUp, Inc., Delayed Draw Term Loan(v)	Professional Services	8.50% (L + 700, 1.50% Floor)	3/1/24		333,333		324,555			324,833
Sandata Technologies, LLC, First Lien	Health Care Technology	6.25% (L + 600)	7/23/24		4,500,000		4,446,428			4,347,000
Sandata Technologies, LLC, Revolving Term Loan	Health Care Technology	6.25% (L + 600)	7/23/24		500,000		494,113			483,000
St. George Warehousing & Trucking Co. of California, Inc., First Lien(d)	Road & Rail	11.25% (L + 925 PIK, 1.00% Cash, 1.00% Floor)	4/28/23		34,934,871		34,934,871			30,917,361
St. George Warehousing & Trucking Co. of California, Inc., Delayed Draw Term Loan(d)	Road & Rail	11.25% (L + 925 PIK, 1.00% Cash, 1.00% Floor)	4/28/23		7,161,220		7,161,220			6,337,680
Superman Holdings, LLC, First Lien	Software	10.25% (P + 700, 1.00% Libor Floor)	8/31/27		2,319,330		2,262,149			2,277,582
Superman Holdings, LLC, Revolving Term Loan(o)(v)	Software	10.25% (P + 700, 1.00% Libor Floor)	8/31/26		—		(8,120	)		(5,930	)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedules of Investments—(Continued)

September 30, 2020

(Unaudited)

Portfolio Company(r)	Industry(t)	Interest Rate	Maturity	Principal Amount or Number of Shares/Units		Cost(a)		Fair Value(b)
Syntellis Performance Solutions, Inc., First Lien	Software	9.00% (L + 800, 1.00% Floor)	8/2/27	$	858,238	$	832,867	$	841,073
Unanet, Inc., First Lien	Aerospace & Defense	6.44% (L + 625)	5/31/24		6,632,653		6,581,464		6,380,612
Unanet, Inc., Revolving Term Loan	Aerospace & Defense	6.44% (L + 625)	5/31/24		816,327		810,131		785,306
Unanet, Inc., Delayed Draw Term Loan(v)	Aerospace & Defense	6.44% (L + 625)	5/31/24		1,709,183		1,696,168		1,612,245
Vertellus Holdings LLC, First Lien	Chemicals	7.75% (L + 675, 1.00% Floor)	8/2/21		17,461,298		17,461,298		17,461,298
WH Buyer, LLC, First Lien	Textile, Apparel & Luxury Goods	9.26% (L + 776, 1.50% Floor)	7/16/25		14,659,877		14,534,374		14,395,999
WH Buyer, LLC, First Lien Incremental	Textile, Apparel & Luxury Goods	9.26% (L + 776, 1.50% Floor)	7/16/25		1,107,517		1,097,260		1,087,582
Winshuttle, LLC, First Lien	Software	9.02% (L + 802, 1.00% Floor)	8/9/24		7,675,374		7,506,681		7,644,673
Zest Acquisition Corp., Second Lien	Health Care Equipment & Supplies	8.66% (L + 750, 1.00% Floor)	3/14/26		25,000,000		24,819,539		22,500,000
Total Senior Secured Loans							394,076,847		373,267,897
Preferred Stock—2.14%(c)
Advantage Insurance Inc.(d)(f)(j)(u)	Insurance	8.00% PIK			587,001		8,920,536		5,412,149
AGY Equity LLC, Class A(f)(j)	Chemicals				4,195,600		1,139,597		1,139,886
AGY Equity LLC, Class B(f)(j)	Chemicals				2,936,920		—		—
Gordon Brothers Finance Company(g)(p)(u)	Diversified Financial Services	13.50%			34,285		36,624,684		—
Red Apple Stores Inc.(g)(h)(k)	Multiline Retail				6,806,383		—		—
Total Preferred Stock							46,684,817		6,552,035
Common Stock—0.00%(c)
AGY Equity LLC, Class C(f)(j)	Chemicals				2,307,580		—		—
Gordon Brothers Finance Company(g)(p)	Diversified Financial Services				10,612		10,611,548		—
Red Apple Stores Inc.(g)(h)(i)(k)	Multiline Retail				8,756,859		6,751,452		—
Total Common Stock							17,363,000		—
Limited Partnership/Limited Liability Company Interests—21.50%
Advanced Lighting Technologies, LLC(c)(f)	Electrical Equipment				149,717		—		—
BCIC Senior Loan Partners, LLC(g)(j)(k)(q)(s)(v)	Diversified Financial Services				84,858,311		84,858,311		65,731,126
ETX Energy, LLC(c)(m)	Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels				51,119		—		—
ETX Energy Management Company, LLC(c)	Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels				53,815		—		—
First Boston Construction Holdings, LLC(c)(g)(k)	Thrifts & Mortgage Finance				8,156,250		8,156,250		—
Kemmerer Operations, LLC(c)(f)(l)	Metals & Mining				8		753,850		—
Marsico Holdings, LLC(c)(j)	Capital Markets				91,445		1,848,077		—

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedules of Investments—(Continued)

September 30, 2020

(Unaudited)

Portfolio Company(r)	Industry(t)	Interest Rate	Maturity	Principal Amount or Number of Shares/Units		Cost(a)		Fair Value(b)
MBS Parent, LLC(c)(n)	Media				546	$	500,000	$	181,533
SVP-Singer Holdings LP(c)(j)	Household Durables				1,416,279		5,030,156		—
Total Limited Partnership/Limited Liability Company Interests							101,146,644		65,912,659
Equity Warrants/Options—0.05%(c)
Advanced Lighting Technologies, LLC(f)(j)	Electrical Equipment		expire 10/4/27		2,360		—		—
Facet Investment, Inc.	Health Care Equipment & Supplies		expire 1/18/21		1,978		250,000		—
FinancialForce.com(j)	Internet Software & Services		expire 1/30/29		62,840		100,544		138,429
Pico Quantitative Trading, LLC(j)	Capital Markets		expire 2/7/30		162		14,804		17,068
Total Equity Warrants/Options							365,348		155,497
TOTAL INVESTMENTS—198.65%						$	740,029,615	$	608,990,370
OTHER ASSETS & LIABILITIES (NET)—(98.65)%									(302,433,200	)
NET ASSETS—100.00%								$	306,557,170

(a)	Represents amortized cost for fixed income securities and cost for preferred and common stock, limited partnership/limited liability company interests and equity warrants/options.

(b)	Fair value is determined by or under the direction of the Company’s Board of Directors. See Note 2 for further details.

(c)	Non-income producing equity securities at September 30, 2020.

(d)	Interest may be paid in cash or payment-in-kind (“PIK”), or a combination thereof which is generally at the option of the borrower. PIK earned is included in the cost basis of the security. In accordance with the Company’s policy, PIK may be recorded on an effective yield basis.

(e)

Approximately 94.63% of the fair value of total senior secured loans in the Company’s portfolio bear interest at a floating rate that may be determined by reference to the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), “L”, or other base rate (commonly the Federal Funds Rate or the Prime Rate), “P”, at the borrower’s option. In addition, 80.65% of the fair value of such senior secured loans have floors of 0.75% to 2.75%. The borrower under a senior secured loan generally has the option to select from interest reset periods of one, two, three or six months and may alter that selection at the end of any reset period. The stated interest rate represents the weighted average interest rate at September 30, 2020 of all contracts within the specified loan facility.

(f)

Transaction and other information for “non-controlled, affiliated” investments under the Investment Company Act of 1940, whereby the Company owns 5% or more (but not more than 25%) of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities, is presented in a separate table in Consolidated Schedules of Investments.

(g)	Transaction and other information for “controlled” investments under the Investment Company Act of 1940, whereby the Company owns more than 25% of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities, is presented in a separate table in Consolidated Schedules of Investments.

(h)	Non-U.S company or principal place of business outside the U.S.

(i)	Original purchase denominated in Canadian dollars.

(j)

Security is either exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, or sale of the security is subject to certain contractual restrictions. Securities that are exempt from registration under 144A may be resold in transactions, normally to qualified institutional buyers. In aggregate, these securities represent 26.5% of the Company’s net assets at September 30, 2020. The acquisition dates for restricted securities of unaffiliated issuers were as follows as of September 30, 2020:

Investment		Acquisition Date
CB-HDT Holdings, Inc., Unsecured Debt		12/15/2016
Marsico Holdings, LLC, Limited Partnership/Limited Liability Company Interests		11/28/2007
SVP-Singer Holdings LP, Limited Partnership/Limited Liability Company Interests		3/16/2018
FinancialForce.com, Warrants		1/30/2019
Pico Quantitative Trading, LLC, Warrants		2/5/2020

(k)

Investments that the Company has determined are not “qualifying assets” under Section 55(a) of the 1940 Act. Under the 1940 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. The status of these assets under the 1940 Act may be subject to change. The Company monitors the status of these assets on an ongoing basis. As of September 30, 2020, approximately 18.97% of the total assets of the Company were not qualifying assets under Section 55(a) of the 1940 Act.

(l)	The Company is the sole stockholder of BKC ASW Blocker, Inc., a consolidated subsidiary, which is the beneficiary of 5% or more (but not more than 25%) of the voting securities of Kemmerer Operations, LLC and thus non-controlled, affiliated investments.

(m)	The Company is the sole stockholder of BKC ASW Blocker, Inc., a consolidated subsidiary, which is the beneficiary of less than 5% of the voting securities of ETX Energy, LLC, and thus non-controlled, non-affiliated investments.

(n)	The Company is the sole stockholder of BCIC-MBS, LLC, a consolidated subsidiary, which is the beneficiary of less than 5% of the voting securities of MBS Parent, LLC and thus a non-controlled, non-affiliated investment.

(o)	Negative balances represent unfunded commitments that were acquired and/or valued at a discount.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedules of Investments—(Continued)

September 30, 2020

(Unaudited)

(p)

This investment is deemed significant under Regulation S-X Rule 10-01(b)(1). Gordon Brothers Finance Company commenced operations on October 31, 2014. The summarized financial information of Gordon Brothers Finance Company at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 is shown below:

($ in millions)	September 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Total assets	$	373.9	$	473.2
Total liabilities	$	370.4	$	461.8
Total owners' equity	$	3.5	$	11.4

($ in millions)	Three Months Ended September 30, 2020			Three Months Ended September 30, 2019			Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020			Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Total revenue	$	10.2		$	11.6		$	34.8		$	37.5
Net change in owners’ equity resulting from operations	$	(13.0	)	$	(3.8	)	$	(7.8	)	$	(17.3	)
Net change in owners’ equity resulting from operations, excluding origination costs, realized & unrealized on foreign currency, unrealized-available for sale assets, unrealized on investments in warrants & provision for loan loss	$	(4.8	)	$	(2.9	)	$	(7.2	)	$	(10.9	)
Provision for loan loss	$	8.0		$	0.5		$	14.0		$	6.5

Note: Balance sheet amounts are as of period end

(q)	This investment is deemed significant under Regulation S-X Rule 10-01(b)(1). BCIC Senior Loan Partners, LLC was formed on June 23, 2016. See Note 5 for summarized financial information of BCIC Senior Loan Partners, LLC.

(r)	Unless otherwise indicated, all investments are considered Level 3 in accordance with ASC Topic 820 (see Note 10).

(s)	Investments are considered other than Level 3 in accordance with ASC Topic 820 (see Note 10).

(t)	Unaudited. As of September 30, 2020, the Company uses Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”) codes generally to identify the industry groupings.

(u)	The investment is on non-accrual status as of September 30, 2020 and therefore non-income producing. At September 30, 2020, the aggregate fair value and amortized cost of the Company’s debt and preferred stock investments on non-accrual status represents 1.00% and 7.68%, respectively.

(v)	Position or associated portfolio company thereof has an unfunded loan commitment as of September 30, 2020 (see Note 9). Note that there may be additional unfunded positions which do not have a funded component at period end, and therefore are not displayed herein.

(w)	This investment will have a first lien security interest after the senior tranches are repaid.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedules of Investments—(Continued)

September 30, 2020

(Unaudited)

														Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Non-controlled, Affiliated Investments	Fair Value at December 31, 2019		Gross Additions (Cost)*		Gross Reductions (Cost)**			Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) Before Taxes			Fair Value at September 30, 2020			Net Realized Gain (Loss)			Interest Income		Fee Income		Dividend Income
Advanced Lighting Technologies, LLC.:
Senior Secured Note, Second Lien	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—
Senior Secured Loan, First Lien		4,885,476		12,590		(39,046	)		(1,627,026	)		3,231,994			—			357,724		—		—
Limited Liability Co. Interest		—		—		—			—			—			—			—		—		—
Warrants		—		—		—			—			—			—			—		—		—
Advantage Insurance Inc.:
Preferred Stock		5,752,610		—		—			(340,461	)		5,412,149			—			—		—		—
AGY Equity, LLC:
Class A Preferred Units		—		1,139,598		—			288			1,139,886			—			—		—		—
Class B Preferred Units		—		—		—			—			—			—			—		—		—
Class C Common Units		—		—		—			—			—			—			—		—		—
Kemmerer Operations, LLC:
Delayed Draw Term Loan, First Lien		576,294		68,329		—			(188,703	)		455,920			—			68,358		4,322		—
Senior Secured Loan, First Lien		2,292,783		271,848		—			(271,851	)		2,292,780			—			271,960		—		—
Limited Liability Co. Interest		508,730		—		—			(508,730	)		—			—			—		—		—
U.S. Well Services, Inc.:
Common Stock, Class A		8,457,631		—		(46,068,940	)		37,611,309			—	†		(43,774,013	)		—		—		—
Totals	$	22,473,524	$	1,492,365	$	(46,107,986	)	$	34,674,826		$	12,532,729		$	(43,774,013	)	$	698,042	$	4,322	$	—

Gross additions include increases in the cost basis of investments resulting from new portfolio investments, PIK interest or dividends, the amortization of unearned income, the exchange of one or more existing securities for one or more new securities, and the movement of an existing portfolio company into this category from a different category.

Gross reductions include decreases in the cost basis of investments resulting from principal collections related to investment repayments or sales, the exchange of one or more existing securities for one or more new securities, and the movement of an existing portfolio company out of this category into a different category.

†	Investment no longer held as of September 30, 2020.

The aggregate fair value of non-controlled, affiliated investments at September 30, 2020 represents 4.1% of the Company’s net assets.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedules of Investments—(Continued)

September 30, 2020

(Unaudited)

														Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Controlled Investments	Fair Value at December 31, 2019		Gross Additions (Cost)*		Gross Reductions (Cost)**			Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) before Taxes***			Fair Value at September 30, 2020			Net Realized Gain (Loss)			Interest Income		Fee Income		Dividend Income
AGY Holding Corp.:
Senior Secured Note, Second Lien	$	9,186,817	$	—	$	(24,503,088	)	$	15,316,271		$	—	†	$	(24,503,088	)	$	—	$	—	$	—
Senior Secured Loan, First Lien		25,509,040		773,773		(26,282,813	)		—			—	†		(24,116,266	)		765,271		—		—
Senior Secured Loan, First Lien		—		2,639,252		(2,639,252	)		—			—	†		288,157			106,269		—		—
Delayed Draw Term Loan, First Lien		—		4,792,093		(4,792,093	)		—			—	†		189,577			192,019		—		—
KAGY Holding Company, Inc. (AGY Holding Corp.):
Preferred Stock		—		—		(11,053,124	)		11,053,124			—	†		(11,053,124	)		—		—		—
Common Stock		—		—		—			—			—	†		—			—		—		—
BCIC Senior Loan Partners, LLC:
Limited Liability Co. Interest		88,272,340		143,053		(11,618,073	)		(11,066,194	)		65,731,126			—			—		—		4,630,535
First Boston Construction Holdings, LLC:
Subordinated Debt		40,237,500		—		(7,612,500	)		(1,323,543	)		31,301,457			—			3,284,613		9,558		—
Limited Liability Co. Interest		5,999,814		—		(1,903,125	)		(4,096,689	)		—			—			—		—		—
Gordon Brothers Finance Company:
Unsecured Debt		118,168,342		31,925,097		(19,412,963	)		(13,897,533	)		116,782,943			—			11,489,047		57,968		—
Subordinated Debt		—		5,000,000		—			—			5,000,000			—			71,661		—		—
Preferred Stock		34,284,760		2,339,934		—			(36,624,694	)		—			—			—		—		2,339,934
Common Stock		10,611,550		—		—			(10,611,550	)		—			—			—		—		—
Red Apple Stores Inc.:
Senior Secured Loan, Second Lien		17,979,000		—		—			(691,500	)		17,287,500			—			1,754,361		—		—
Preferred Stock		—		—		—			—			—			—			—		—		—
Common Stock		—		—		—			—			—			—			—		—		—
Totals	$	350,249,163	$	47,613,202	$	(109,817,031	)	$	(51,942,308	)	$	236,103,026		$	(59,194,744	)	$	17,663,241	$	67,526	$	6,970,469

Gross additions include increases in the cost basis of investments resulting from new portfolio investments, PIK interest or dividends, the amortization of unearned income, the exchange of one or more existing securities for one or more new securities and the movement of an existing portfolio company into this category from a different category.

Gross reductions include decreases in the cost basis of investments resulting from principal collections related to investment repayments or sales, the exchange of one or more existing securities for one or more new securities and the movement of an existing portfolio company out of this category into a different category.

***

Net unrealized gain (loss) before taxes includes the net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on controlled investments and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency translation associated with the controlled investments. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and foreign currency translation associated with the Red Apple Stores Inc.’s common stock was $(189,875) and $189,875, respectively.

†	Investment no longer held as of September 30, 2020.

The aggregate fair value of controlled investments at September 30, 2020 represents 77.0% of the Company’s net assets.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedules of Investments

December 31, 2019

Portfolio Company(r)	Industry(t)	Interest Rate	Maturity	Principal Amount or Number of Shares/Units		Cost(a)			Fair Value(b)
Senior Secured Notes—2.11%
Advanced Lighting Technologies, Inc., Second Lien(d)(f)(j)(u)	Electrical Equipment	19.03% (L + 1700, 1.00% Floor PIK)	10/4/23	$	8,137,424	$	2,181,306		$	—
AGY Holding Corp., Second Lien(d)(g)(j)(p)(u)	Chemicals	11.00% PIK	11/15/20		25,554,428		24,503,088			9,186,817
Total Senior Secured Notes							26,684,394			9,186,817
Unsecured Debt—29.22%
CB-HDT Holdings, Inc.(d)(j)	Aerospace & Defense	12.00% PIK	3/6/21		9,120,639		9,120,639			9,120,639
Gordon Brothers Finance Company(g)(w)	Diversified Financial Services	12.69% (L + 1100, 1.00% Floor)	10/31/21		118,168,342		118,168,342			118,168,342
Total Unsecured Debt							127,288,981			127,288,981
Subordinated Debt—9.24%
First Boston Construction Holdings, LLC(d)(g)(k)(p)	Thrifts & Mortgage Finance	12.00%	2/23/23		40,237,500		40,237,500			40,237,500
Total Subordinated Debt							40,237,500			40,237,500
Senior Secured Loans—96.09%(e)
Advanced Lighting Technologies, Inc., First Lien(f)	Electrical Equipment	9.53% (L + 750, 1.00% Floor)	10/4/22		5,089,037		5,031,765			4,885,476
AGY Holding Corp., First Lien(d)(g)(p)	Chemicals	12.00% PIK	9/15/20		25,509,040		25,509,040			25,509,040
Aretec Group, Inc., Second Lien(s)	Diversified Financial Services	10.05% (L+ 825)	10/1/26		3,563,440		3,520,454			3,504,037
Barri Financial Group, LLC, First Lien	Consumer Finance	9.54% (L + 775, 1.00% Floor)	10/23/24		9,138,572		8,914,975			8,989,614
Bluefin Holding, LLC, Second Lien	Software	9.64% (L+ 775)	9/6/27		7,309,535		7,203,486			7,245,942
Cambrex Corporation, Second Lien	Pharmaceuticals	10.70% (L+ 900, 1.00% Floor)	12/6/27		11,903,098		11,665,797			11,724,552
CareATC, Inc., First Lien	Health Care Technology	9.14% (L + 725, 1.00% Floor)	3/14/24		4,733,036		4,653,053			4,722,624
CareATC, Inc., Revolving Term Loan(o)(v)	Health Care Technology	9.14% (L + 725, 1.00% Floor)	3/14/24		—		(5,787	)		(745	)
Diamondback Acquisition, Inc. et al, First Lien	Energy Equipment & Services	10.81% (L + 881, 1.00% Floor)	6/14/22		13,683,978		13,481,555			13,543,033
Dude Solutions Holdings Inc., First Lien	Professional Services	8.80% (L + 700, 1.00% Floor)	6/13/25		9,345,183		9,150,678			9,174,166
Dude Solutions Holdings Inc., Revolving Term Loan(o)(v)	Professional Services	8.80% (L + 700, 1.00% Floor)	6/13/25		—		(24,938	)		(22,307	)
ECI Macola/Max Holding, LLC, Second Lien(s)	Diversified Telecommunication Services	9.94% (L + 800, 1.00% Floor)	9/29/25		5,125,000		5,069,620			5,043,871
FinancialForce.com, First Lien	Internet Software & Services	9.50% (L + 675, 2.75% Floor)	2/1/24		10,000,000		9,833,005			10,166,000
GlobalTranz Enterprises LLC, Second Lien	Road & Rail	10.04% (L + 825)	5/15/27		10,808,429		10,606,682			10,482,013
Juul Labs, Inc., First Lien(d)	Tobacco Related	8.90% (L + 700, 1.50% Floor Cash / 1.50% PIK)	8/2/23		13,157,895		13,035,938			13,101,316
Kaseya Traverse Inc., First Lien(d)	Software	8.72% (L + 550, 1.00% Floor Cash / 1.00% PIK)	5/3/25		8,009,406		7,864,672			7,854,024
Kaseya Traverse Inc., Delayed Draw Term Loan(d)(v)	Software	8.69% (L + 550, 1.00% Floor Cash / 1.00% PIK)	5/3/25		125,136		115,726			106,490
Kaseya Traverse Inc., Revolving Term Loan(v)	Software	8.60% (L + 650, 1.00% Floor)	5/3/25		384,360		372,320			371,311
Kellermeyer Bergensons Services, LLC, First Lien	Commercial Services & Supplies	8.39% (L + 650, 1.00% Floor)	11/7/26		1,633,987		1,618,146			1,619,281

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedules of Investments—(Continued)

December 31, 2019

Portfolio Company(r)	Industry(t)	Interest Rate	Maturity	Principal Amount or Number of Shares/Units		Cost(a)			Fair Value(b)
Kellermeyer Bergensons Services, LLC, Delayed Draw Term Loan(o)(v)	Commercial Services & Supplies	8.39% (L + 650, 1.00% Floor)	11/7/26	$	—	$	—		$	(7,794	)
Kemmerer Operations, LLC, First Lien(d)(f)	Metals & Mining	15.00% PIK	6/21/23		2,292,784		2,292,784			2,292,783
Kemmerer Operations, LLC, Delayed Draw Term Loan(d)(f)(v)	Metals & Mining	15.00% PIK	6/21/23		576,294		576,294			576,294
Live Auctioneers, LLC, First Lien	Internet & Catalog Retail	8.56% (L + 676, 1.00% Floor)	5/20/25		7,771,659		7,629,231			7,590,579
Marketlive, LLC et al, First Lien	Software	9.95% (L + 800, 1.00% Floor)	12/18/20		2,397,938		2,356,467			2,356,934
MBS OpCo LLC, First Lien	Media	10.94% (L + 900, 1.00% Floor)	12/29/22		14,700,000		14,700,000			14,773,500
Midwest Physician Administrative Services, LLC, Second Lien(s)	Health Care Providers & Services	8.80% (L + 700, 0.75% Floor)	8/15/25		15,000,000		14,890,314			14,550,000
NEP II, Inc., Second Lien(s)	Media	8.80% (L + 700)	10/19/26		5,287,765		5,217,340			4,745,769
NorthStar Financial Services Group, LLC et al, Second Lien	Capital Markets	9.30% (L + 750, 0.75% Floor)	5/25/26		11,040,744		10,996,311			10,819,929
One Sky Flight, LLC, First Lien	Airlines	9.30% (L + 750, 1.00% Floor)	12/27/24		7,500,000		7,312,500			7,312,500
Outcomes Group Holdings, Inc., Second Lien	Health Care Providers & Services	9.41% (L + 750)	10/26/26		15,000,000		14,966,924			14,850,000
P&L Development, LLC, First Lien	Pharmaceuticals	9.50% (L + 750, 2.00% Floor)	6/28/24		8,545,191		8,350,310			8,459,739
Paragon Films, Inc., Second Lien	Containers & Packaging	10.30% (L + 850, 1.00% Floor)	3/29/26		21,000,000		20,616,864			20,790,000
PharmaLogic Holdings Corp., Second Lien	Health Care Equipment & Supplies	9.80% (L + 800)	12/11/23		8,786,087		8,727,416			8,742,157
PharmaLogic Holdings Corp., Second Lien(h)(k)	Health Care Equipment & Supplies	9.80% (L + 800)	12/11/23		3,323,478		3,306,944			3,306,861
PharmaLogic Holdings Corp., Delayed Draw Term Loan	Health Care Equipment & Supplies	9.80% (L + 800)	12/11/23		2,690,435		2,678,882			2,676,983
Quartz Holding Company, Second Lien	Internet Software & Services	9.71% (L + 800)	4/2/27		5,512,958		5,409,974			5,471,610
Red Apple Stores Inc., Second Lien(g)(h)(k)(p)	Multiline Retail	10.00%	8/1/24		23,050,000		23,050,000			17,979,000
Sandata Technologies, LLC, First Lien	Health Care Technology	8.00% (L + 600)	7/23/24		4,500,000		4,437,141			4,431,600
Sandata Technologies, LLC, Revolving Term Loan(o)(v)	Health Care Technology	8.00% (L + 600)	7/23/24		—		(6,841	)		(7,600	)
St. George Warehousing & Trucking Co. of California, Inc., First Lien(d)	Road & Rail	12.14% (L + 300, 1.00% Floor Cash / 7.25% PIK)	4/28/23		32,695,435		32,695,435			29,589,369
St. George Warehousing & Trucking Co. of California, Inc., Delayed Draw Term Loan(d)	Road & Rail	12.14% (L + 300, 1.00% Floor Cash / 7.25% PIK)	4/28/23		6,702,165		6,702,165			6,065,460
Sur La Table, Inc., First Lien(d)	Specialty Retail	10.89% (L + 750, 1.00% Floor Cash / 1.50% PIK)	7/31/22		21,056,804		21,056,804			20,214,532
Unanet, Inc., First Lien	Aerospace & Defense	8.06% (L + 625)	5/31/24		6,632,653		6,572,120			6,639,949
Unanet, Inc., Revolving Term Loan(o)(v)	Aerospace & Defense	8.06% (L + 625)	5/31/24		—		(7,207	)		—
Unanet, Inc., Delayed Draw Term Loan(v)	Aerospace & Defense	8.31% (L + 625)	5/31/24		1,709,183		1,693,217			1,711,990
Vertellus Holdings LLC, First Lien	Chemicals	8.38% (L + 675, 1.00% Floor)	8/2/21		17,461,298		17,461,298			17,461,298
WH Buyer, LLC, First Lien	Textile, Apparel & Luxury Goods	8.75% (L + 675, 1.50% Floor)	7/16/25		15,273,116		15,127,890			15,132,603

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedules of Investments—(Continued)

December 31, 2019

Portfolio Company(r)	Industry(t)	Interest Rate	Maturity	Principal Amount or Number of Shares/Units		Cost(a)		Fair Value(b)
Winshuttle, LLC, First Lien	Software	10.22% (L + 842, 1.00% Floor)	8/9/24	$	7,733,521	$	7,537,730	$	7,544,282
Zest Acquisition Corp., Second Lien	Health Care Equipment & Supplies	9.25% (L + 750, 1.00% Floor)	3/14/26		25,000,000		24,802,748		24,500,000
Total Senior Secured Loans							428,767,242		418,590,065
Preferred Stock—9.19%
Advantage Insurance Inc.(c)(d)(f)(j)(u)	Insurance	8.00% PIK			587,001		8,920,536		5,752,610
Gordon Brothers Finance Company(g)(w)	Diversified Financial Services	13.50%			34,285		34,284,750		34,284,760
KAGY Holding Company, Inc. (AGY Holding Corp.)(c)(d)(g)(p)(u)	Chemicals	20.00% PIK			22,960		11,053,124		—
Red Apple Stores Inc.(c)(g)(h)(k)(p)	Multiline Retail				6,806,383		—		—
Total Preferred Stock							54,258,410		40,037,370
Common Stock—4.38%(c)
Advanced Lighting Technologies, Inc.(f)	Electrical Equipment				149,717		—		—
Gordon Brothers Finance Company(g)(w)	Diversified Financial Services				10,612		10,611,548		10,611,550
KAGY Holding Company, Inc. (AGY Holding Corp.)(g)(p)	Chemicals				3,131,292		—		—
Red Apple Stores Inc.(g)(h)(i)(k)(p)	Multiline Retail				8,756,859		6,751,451		—
U.S. Well Services, Inc., Class A(f)(s)	Energy Equipment & Services				4,474,937		46,068,940		8,457,631
Total Common Stock							63,431,939		19,069,181
Limited Partnership/Limited Liability Company Interests—21.89%
BCIC Senior Loan Partners, LLC(g)(j)(k)(q)(s)(v)	Diversified Financial Services				96,333,333		96,333,333		88,272,340
ETX Energy, LLC(c)(m)	Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels				51,119		—		—
ETX Energy Management Company, LLC(c)	Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels				53,815		—		—
First Boston Construction Holdings, LLC(c)(g)(k)(p)	Thrifts & Mortgage Finance				10,059,375		10,059,375		5,999,814
Kemmerer Operations, LLC(c)(f)(l)	Metals & Mining				8		753,850		508,730
Marsico Holdings, LLC(c)(j)	Capital Markets				91,445		1,848,077		—
MBS Parent, LLC(c)(n)	Media				546		500,000		571,482
SVP-Singer Holdings LP(c)(j)	Household Durables				1,416,279		5,030,156		—
Total Limited Partnership/Limited Liability Company Interests							114,524,791		95,352,366
Equity Warrants/Options—0.02%(c)
Advanced Lighting Technologies, Inc.(f)(j)	Electrical Equipment		expire 10/4/27		2,360		—		—
Facet Investment, Inc.	Health Care Equipment & Supplies		expire 1/18/21		1,978		250,000		—
FinancialForce.com(j)	Internet Software & Services		expire 1/30/29		62,840		100,544		96,801
Total Equity Warrants/Options							350,544		96,801
TOTAL INVESTMENTS—172.14%						$	855,543,801	$	749,859,081
OTHER ASSETS & LIABILITIES (NET)—(72.14)%									(314,250,100	)
NET ASSETS—100.00%								$	435,608,981

(a)	Represents amortized cost for fixed income securities and cost for preferred and common stock, limited partnership/limited liability company interests and equity warrants/options.

(b)	Fair value is determined by or under the direction of the Company’s Board of Directors. See Note 2 for further details.

(c)	Non-income producing equity securities at December 31, 2019.

(d)	Interest may be paid in cash or payment-in-kind (“PIK”), or a combination thereof which is generally at the option of the borrower. PIK earned is included in the cost basis of the security. In accordance with the Company’s policy, PIK may be recorded on an effective yield basis.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedules of Investments—(Continued)

December 31, 2019

(e)

Approximately 88.9% of the fair value of total senior secured loans in the Company’s portfolio bear interest at a floating rate that may be determined by reference to the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), “L”, or other base rate (commonly the Federal Funds Rate or the Prime Rate), “P”, at the borrower’s option. In addition, 80.2% of the fair value of such senior secured loans have floors of 0.75% to 2.75%. The borrower under a senior secured loan generally has the option to select from interest reset periods of one, two, three or six months and may alter that selection at the end of any reset period. The stated interest rate represents the weighted average interest rate at December 31, 2019 of all contracts within the specified loan facility.

(f)

(g)	Transaction and other information for “controlled” investments under the Investment Company Act of 1940, whereby the Company owns more than 25% of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities, is presented in a separate table in Consolidated Schedules of Investments.

(h)	Non-U.S company or principal place of business outside the U.S.

(i)	Original purchase denominated in Canadian dollars.

(j)

Security is either exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, or sale of the security is subject to certain contractual restrictions. Securities exempt under 144A may be resold in transactions that are exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. In aggregate, these securities represent 25.8% of the Company’s net assets at December 31, 2019. The acquisition dates for restricted securities of unaffiliated issuers were as follows as of December 31, 2019:

Investment		Acquisition Date
CB-HDT Holdings, Inc., Unsecured Debt		12/15/2016
Marsico Holdings, LLC, Limited Partnership/Limited Liability Company Interests		11/28/2007
SVP-Singer Holdings LP, Limited Partnership/Limited Liability Company Interests		3/16/2018
FinancialForce.com, Warrants		1/30/2019

(k)

Investments that the Company has determined are not “qualifying assets” under Section 55(a) of the 1940 Act. Under the 1940 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. The status of these assets under the 1940 Act may be subject to change. The Company monitors the status of these assets on an ongoing basis. As of December 31, 2019, approximately 20.2% of the total assets of the Company were not qualifying assets under Section 55(a) of the 1940 Act.

(l)	The Company is the sole stockholder of BKC ASW Blocker, Inc., a consolidated subsidiary, which is the beneficiary of 5% or more (but not more than 25%) of the voting securities of Kemmerer Operations, LLC and thus non-controlled, affiliated investment.

(m)	The Company is the sole stockholder of BKC ASW Blocker, Inc., a consolidated subsidiary, which is the beneficiary of less than 5% of the voting securities of ETX Energy, LLC, and thus a non-controlled, non-affiliated investments.

(n)	The Company is the sole stockholder of BCIC-MBS, LLC, a consolidated subsidiary, which is the beneficiary of less than 5% of the voting securities of MBS Parent, LLC and thus a non-controlled, non-affiliated investment.

(o)	Negative balances represent unfunded commitments that were acquired and/or valued at a discount.

(p)	This investment is deemed significant under Regulation S-X Rule 4-08(g). The summarized financial information of AGY Holding Company, Inc., First Boston Construction Holdings, LLC, and Red Apple Stores Inc., are shown below:

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedules of Investments—(Continued)

December 31, 2019

AGY Holding Company, Inc

($ in millions)	December 31, 2019			December 31, 2018
Total assets	$	176.6		$	177.0
Total liabilities	$	316.2		$	253.8
Total preferred stock and shareholder's equity (deficit)	$	(139.6	)	$	(76.8	)

($ in millions)	Year Ended December 31, 2019			Year Ended December 31, 2018			Year Ended December 31, 2017
Net sales	$	140.9		$	141.9		$	154.3
Cost of sales	$	(119.6	)	$	(112.0	)	$	(122.6	)
Gross profit	$	21.3		$	29.9		$	31.7
Net income (loss)	$	(63.3	)	$	(2.7	)	$	(17.6	)

Note: Balance sheet amounts are as of period end

First Boston Construction Holdings, LLC

($ in millions)	December 31, 2019			December 31, 2018
Total assets	$	163.2		$	174.0
Total liabilities	$	134.4		$	145.8
Total members’ equity	$	28.8		$	28.2

($ in millions)	Year Ended December 31, 2019			Year Ended December 31, 2018			Year Ended December 31, 2017
Total Income	$	23.6		$	23.4		$	18.4
Operating expenses	$	(23.9	)	$	(21.9	)	$	(16.3	)
Net income (loss)	$	(0.2)		$	1.5		$	2.1

Note: Balance sheet amounts are as of period end

Red Apple Stores Inc.

($ in millions)	December 28, 2019			December 29, 2018
Total assets	$	49.4		$	48.1
Total liabilities	$	55.3		$	54.2
Total shareholder's equity (deficit)	$	(5.9	)	$	(6.1	)

($ in millions)	52 Week Period Ended December 28, 2019			52 Week Period Ended December 29, 2018			52 Week Period Ended December 30, 2017
Net sales	$	225.7		$	231.1		$	234.6
Cost of sales	$	(155.7	)	$	(159.1	)	$	(160.8	)
Gross profit	$	70.0		$	72.0		$	73.8
Net income (loss)	$	0.7		$	(4.5	)	$	2.1

Note: Red Apple Stores Inc. uses a floating fiscal year end, ending on the last Saturday of January. The balances above represents rolling 52 week presented insofar as practicable to the Company’s year end.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedules of Investments—(Continued)

December 31, 2019

(q)

This investment is deemed significant under Regulation S-X Rule 3-09. BCIC Senior Loan Partners, LLC was formed on June 23, 2016. See Note 5 for summarized financial information of BCIC Senior Loan Partners, LLC. The separate audited financial statements of BCIC Senior Loan Partners, LLC at December 31, 2019 and for the year ended December 31, 2019 were filed as Exhibit 21.3 to the Company’s Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 4, 2020.

(r)	Unless otherwise indicated, all investments are considered Level 3 in accordance with ASC Topic 820 (see Note 10).

(s)	Investments are considered other than Level 3 in accordance with ASC Topic 820 (see Note 10).

(t)	Unaudited. As of December 31, 2019, the Company generally uses Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”) codes to identify the industry groupings.

(u)	The investment is on non-accrual status as of December 31, 2019 and therefore non-income producing. At December 31, 2019, the aggregate fair value and amortized cost of the Company’s debt and preferred stock investments on non-accrual status represents 2.35% and 6.89%, respectively.

(v)	Position or portion thereof has an unfunded loan commitment as of December 31, 2019 (see Note 9). Note that there may be additional unfunded positions which do not have a funded component at period end, and therefore are not displayed herein.

(w)

This investment is deemed significant under Regulation S-X Rule 3-09. Gordon Brothers Finance Company commenced operations on October 31, 2014. The separate audited financial statements of Gordon Brothers Finance Company at December 31, 2019 and 2018 and for the years ended December 31, 2019, December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 were filed as Exhibit 21.1 to the Company’s Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 4, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedules of Investments—(Continued)

December 31, 2019

														Year Ended December 31, 2019
Non-controlled, Affiliated Investments	Fair Value at December 31, 2018		Gross Additions (Cost)*		Gross Reductions (Cost)**			Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) Before Taxes			Fair Value at December 31, 2019			Net Realized Gain (Loss)			Interest Income		Fee Income		Dividend Income
Advanced Lighting Technologies, Inc.:
Senior Secured Note, Second Lien	$	671,375	$	—	$	—		$	(671,375	)	$	—		$	—		$	131	$	—	$	—
Senior Secured Loan, First Lien		5,141,099		20,129		(52,062	)		(223,690	)		4,885,476			—			538,720		—		—
Common Stock		—		—		—			—			—			—			—		—		—
Warrants		—		—		—			—			—			—			—		—		—
Advantage Insurance Inc.:
Preferred Stock		9,052,500		220,480		(2,477,063	)		(1,043,307	)		5,752,610			(879,673	)		—		—		220,480
MBS OpCo LLC:
Senior Secured Loan, First Lien		14,701,500		—		(14,701,500	)		—			—	†		—			—		—		—
MBS Parent, LLC:
Limited Liability Co. Interest		304,865		—		(304,865	)		—			—	†		—			—		—		—
Kemmerer Operations, LLC:
Delayed Draw Term Loan, First Lien		—		915,278		(338,984	)		—			576,294			—			68,643		3,055		—
Senior Secured Loan, First Lien		—		2,292,783		—			—			2,292,783			—			176,554		—		—
Limited Liability Co. Interest		—		753,591		—			(244,861	)		508,730			—			—		—		—
U.S. Well Services, Inc.:
Common Stock, Class A		1,726,940		44,914,918		(1,502,810	)		(36,681,417	)		8,457,631			(269,226	)		—		—		—
Common Stock, Class B		—		—		—			—			—	††		—			—		—		—
USWS Holdings, LLC:
Limited Liability Co. Interest		25,544,031		—		(44,914,918	)		19,370,887			—	††		—			—		—		—
Vertellus Holdings LLC:
Senior Secured Loan, First Lien		22,461,298		—		(22,461,298	)		—			—	†		(79,242	)		1,531,520		—		—
Senior Secured Loan, Second Lien		14,958,791		—		(15,109,890	)		151,099			—	††		(384,913	)		1,423,116		—		—
V Global Holdings LLC:
Limited Liability Co. Interest		17,164,835		—		(11,977,610	)		(5,187,225	)		—	††		387,994			—		—		—
Totals	$	111,727,234	$	49,117,179	$	(113,841,000	)	$	(24,529,889	)	$	22,473,524		$	(1,225,060	)	$	3,738,684	$	3,055	$	220,480

Gross additions include increases in the cost basis of investments resulting from new portfolio investments, PIK interest or dividends, the amortization of unearned income, the exchange of one or more existing securities for one or more new securities and the movement of an existing portfolio company into this category from a different category.

Gross reductions include decreases in the cost basis of investments resulting from principal collections related to investment repayments or sales, the exchange of one or more existing securities for one or more new securities and the movement of an existing portfolio company out of this category into a different category.

†	Investment moved from the non-controlled, affiliated category into the non-controlled, non-affiliated category.

††	Investment no longer held as of December 31, 2019.

The aggregate fair value of non-controlled, affiliated investments at December 31, 2019 represents 5.2% of the Company’s net assets.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedules of Investments—(Continued)

December 31, 2019

													Year Ended December 31, 2019
Controlled Investments	Fair Value at December 31, 2018		Gross Additions (Cost)*		Gross Reductions (Cost)**			Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) Before Taxes			Fair Value at December 31, 2019		Net Realized Gain (Loss)		Interest Income		Fee Income		Dividend Income
AGY Holding Corp.:
Senior Secured Note, Second Lien	$	22,959,438	$	1,631,310	$	—		$	(15,403,931	)	$	9,186,817	$	—	$	1,314,938	$	—	$	—
Senior Secured Loan, First Lien		24,021,390		1,487,650		—			—			25,509,040		—		2,945,444		—		—
KAGY Holding Company, Inc. (AGY Holding Corp.):
Preferred Stock		2,276,044		—		—			(2,276,044	)		—		—		—		—		—
Common Stock		—		—		—			—			—		—		—		—		—
BCIC Senior Loan Partners, LLC
Limited Liability Co. Interest		91,516,666		—		—			(3,244,326	)		88,272,340		—		—		—		10,876,314
First Boston Construction Holdings, LLC:
Subordinated Debt		40,000,000		3,500,000		(3,262,500	)		—			40,237,500		—		5,088,210		10,965		—
Limited Liability Co. Interest		7,324,557		875,000		(815,625	)		(1,384,118	)		5,999,814		—		—		1,925		—
Gordon Brothers Finance Company:
Unsecured Debt		110,689,939		67,305,620		(59,827,217	)		—			118,168,342		—		13,923,996		111,646		—
Preferred Stock		33,821,486		463,264		—			10			34,284,760		—		—		6,949		4,686,645
Common Stock		10,611,548		—		—			2			10,611,550		—		—		—		—
Red Apple Stores Inc.:
Senior Secured Loan, Second Lien		16,135,000		—		—			1,844,000			17,979,000		—		2,336,913		—		—
Preferred Stock		—		—		—			—			—		—		—		—		—
Common Stock		—		333,982		—			(333,982	)		—		—		—		—		—
Totals	$	359,356,068	$	75,596,826	$	(63,905,342	)	$	(20,798,389	)	$	350,249,163	$	—	$	25,609,501	$	131,485	$	15,562,959

Gross additions include increases in the cost basis of investments resulting from new portfolio investments, PIK interest or dividends, the amortization of unearned income, the exchange of one or more existing securities for one or more new securities and the movement of an existing portfolio company into this category from a different category.

Gross reductions include decreases in the cost basis of investments resulting from principal collections related to investment repayments or sales, the exchange of one or more existing securities for one or more new securities and the movement of an existing portfolio company out of this category into a different category.

The aggregate fair value of controlled investments at December 31, 2019 represents 80.4% of the Company’s net assets.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

1. Organization

BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation (together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”), was organized as a Delaware corporation on April 13, 2005 and was initially funded on July 25, 2005. The Company has elected to be regulated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”). In addition, for tax purposes the Company has qualified and has elected to be treated as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”).

The Company’s investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. The Company invests primarily in middle-market companies in the form of senior and junior secured and unsecured debt securities and loans, each of which may include an equity component.

2. Significant accounting policies

Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

The accompanying consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The Company is an investment company following the accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 946, Financial Services-Investment Companies (“ASC 946”).

Certain financial information that is normally included in annual financial statements, including certain financial statement footnotes, prepared in accordance with GAAP, is not required for interim reporting purposes and has been condensed or omitted herein. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements and notes related thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 4, 2020.

The interim financial information at September 30, 2020 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 is unaudited. However, in the opinion of management, the interim information includes all normal recurring adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of the Company’s results for the periods presented. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year.

Basis of Presentation

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reported period. Changes in the economic environment, financial markets and any other parameters used in determining these estimates could cause actual results to differ and such differences could be material.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries, which were established to hold certain investments of the Company. The Company owns 100% of each subsidiary and, as such, the subsidiaries are consolidated into the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The subsidiaries hold investments which are treated as pass through entities for tax purposes. By investing through these 100% owned subsidiaries, the Company is able to benefit from corporate tax treatment for these entities and thereby create a tax structure that is more advantageous with respect to the RIC status of the Company. Intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.

Certain prior period information has been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. The reclassification has no effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or the consolidated results of operations as previously reported.

Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis.

Investments

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date unless there are substantial conditions to the purchase. Realized gains or losses are measured by the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the amortized cost of the investment. 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. Realized gains or losses on the disposition of investments are calculated using the specific identification method.

Securities traded on a recognized securities exchange are valued using the close price on the exchange on valuation date. Investments for which market prices from an exchange are not readily available are valued using the last available bid price or quote provided by an independent pricing service or one or more broker-dealers or market makers, unless they are deemed not to represent fair value. Debt and equity securities for which market quotations are not readily available or for which market quotations are deemed not to represent fair value are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the direction of the Company’s Board of Directors.

Because the Company expects that there will not be a readily available market for all of the investments in its portfolio, the Company expects to value a significant portion of its portfolio investments at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the direction of the Board of Directors using a consistently applied valuation process in accordance with a documented valuation policy that has been reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors. Due to the inherent uncertainty and subjectivity of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Company’s investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a readily available market value existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values that the Company may ultimately realize.

In addition, changes in the market environment and other events may have differing impacts on the market quotations used to value some of the Company’s investments than on the fair values of the Company’s investments for which market quotations are not readily available. Market quotations may be deemed not to represent fair value in certain circumstances where BlackRock Capital Investment Advisors, LLC (“BCIA” or the “Advisor”), believes that facts and circumstances applicable to an issuer, a seller, a purchaser or the market for a particular security cause current market quotations to not reflect the fair value of the security. Examples of these events could include cases where a security trades infrequently causing a quoted purchase or sale price to become stale, where there is a “forced” sale by a distressed seller, where market quotations vary substantially among market makers, or where there is a wide bid-ask spread or significant increase in the bid-ask spread.

With respect to the Company’s investments for which market quotations are not readily available or for which market quotations are deemed not to represent fair value, the Board of Directors has approved a multi-step valuation process applied each quarter, as described below:

(i)

The quarterly valuation process begins with each portfolio company or investment being initially evaluated and rated by the investment professionals of the Advisor responsible for the portfolio investment;

(ii)

The investment professionals provide recent portfolio company financial statements and other reporting materials to independent valuation firms engaged by the Board of Directors (with the exception of statements and materials related to investments priced directly by the Advisor as described in (iv) below), such firms conduct independent appraisals each quarter and their preliminary valuation conclusions are documented and discussed with senior management of the Advisor;

(iii)

The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors reviews the preliminary valuations prepared by the independent valuation firm and the Advisor, as applicable;

(iv)

The fair value of certain investments, comprising in the aggregate, less than 5% of the Company’s net asset value and no more than 15% of total positions held, respectively, may be determined by the Advisor in good faith without the engagement of an independent valuation firm in accordance with the Company’s valuation policy; provided that if only the threshold with respect to the number of all positions valued at zero or immaterial amounts is exceeded, the Advisor may request Board approval to not request a fair valuation from an independent valuation firm for all such positions; and

(v)

The Board of Directors discuss valuations and determines the fair value of each investment in the portfolio in good faith based on the input of the Advisor, the respective independent valuation firms (to the extent applicable) and the Audit Committee.

Those investments for which market quotations are not readily available or for which market quotations are deemed not to represent fair value are valued utilizing a market approach, an income approach, or both approaches, as appropriate. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities (including a business). The income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts (for example, cash flows or earnings) to a single present amount (discounted). The measurement is based on the value indicated by current market expectations about those future amounts. In following these approaches, the types of factors that the Company may take into account in determining the fair value of its investments include, as relevant and among other factors: available current market data, including relevant and applicable market trading and transaction comparables, applicable market yields and multiples, security covenants, call protection provisions, information rights, the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio company’s ability to make payments, (e.g. non-performance risk), its earnings and discounted cash flows, the markets in which the portfolio company does business, comparisons of financial ratios of peer companies that are public, M&A comparables, the Company’s principal market (as the reporting entity) and enterprise values.

Until the end of the second calendar quarter following its acquisition, each unquoted investment in a new portfolio company generally is held at amortized cost, which the Advisor believes approximates fair value under the circumstances. As of that date, an independent valuation firm conducts an initial independent appraisal of the investment.

ASC 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820-10”), issued by the FASB, defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires disclosures about fair value measurements. See Note 10 for further details.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents include short-term liquid overnight investments with original maturities of three months or less and may not be insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or may exceed federally insured limits.

Revenue Recognition

The Company adopted ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, effective on January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method. Substantially all revenue streams are excluded from the scope of the new standard and the adoption of the standard had no material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis and includes amortization of discounts and premiums. Discounts and premiums to par value on securities purchased are amortized into interest income over the life of the respective security. Discounts and premiums are determined based on the cash flows expected to be received for a particular investment upon maturity. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date and is adjusted to the extent that the Company expects to collect such amounts.

For loans and securities with payment-in-kind (“PIK”) income, which represents contractual interest or dividends accrued and added to the principal balance and generally due at maturity, such income is accrued only to the extent that the Advisor believes that the PIK income is likely to be collected. 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 distributions, even though the Company has not yet collected the cash.

Fee income, such as structuring fees, origination, closing, commitment and other upfront fees are generally non-recurring and are recognized as revenue when earned. In instances where the Company does not perform significant services in connection with the related investment, fees paid to the Company may be deferred and amortized over the estimated life of the investment. Upon the prepayment of a loan or debt security, any prepayment penalties and unamortized loan origination, structuring, closing, commitment and other upfront fees are recorded as income.

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 continue to qualify for the tax treatment applicable to RICs.

In order to qualify for favorable tax treatment as a RIC, the Company is required to distribute annually to its stockholders at least 90% of its investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code. To avoid federal excise taxes, the Company must distribute annually at least 98% of our ordinary income and 98.2% of net capital gains from the current year and any undistributed ordinary income and net capital gains from the preceding years. The Company, at its discretion, may carry forward taxable income in excess of calendar year distributions and pay regular federal income taxes or a 4% excise tax on this income. If the Company chooses to do so, all other things being equal, this would increase expenses and reduce the amount available to be distributed to stockholders. The Company will accrue excise tax on estimated undistributed taxable income as required.

Distributions from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from those amounts determined in accordance with GAAP. These book/tax differences are either temporary or permanent in nature. To the extent these differences are permanent, they are charged or credited to paid-in-capital or accumulated net realized gain (loss), as appropriate, in the period that the differences arise. Temporary and permanent differences are primarily attributable to differences in the tax treatment of certain loans and the tax characterization of income and non-deductible expenses. These differences are generally determined in conjunction with the preparation of the Company’s annual RIC tax return.

Book and tax basis differences relating to stockholder distributions and other permanent book and tax differences are reclassified among the Company’s capital accounts. In addition, the character of income and gains to be distributed is determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from GAAP.

ASC 740-10, Income Taxes (“ASC 740-10”) clarifies the accounting for income taxes by prescribing the minimum recognition threshold an uncertain tax position is required to meet before tax benefits associated with such uncertain tax position are recognized in the consolidated financial statements. Based on its analysis of its tax position, the Company has concluded that it does not have any uncertain tax positions that met the recognition or measurement criteria of ASC 740-10.

The Company files U.S. federal and various state and local tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The statute of limitations on the Company’s U.S. federal income tax returns remains open for each of the four years ended December 31, 2019. The statute of limitations on the Company’s state and local tax returns may remain open for an additional year depending upon the jurisdiction.

As of December 31, 2019, the Company had net capital loss carryforward of $216,821,840, which can be used to offset future capital gains and is not subject to expiration.

The Company holds certain portfolio investments through taxable subsidiaries. Income earned and gains realized on the investment held by the taxable subsidiary are taxable to such subsidiary. A tax provision for income, if any, is shown as income tax in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Company. A tax provision for realized and unrealized gains is included as a reduction of realized and/or unrealized gain (loss) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Company.

Distributions to Common Stockholders

Distributions to common stockholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The amount to be paid out as a distribution is determined by the Board of Directors. Net realized capital gains, if any, generally are distributed at least annually, although the Company may decide to retain such capital gains for investment.

The Company has adopted a dividend reinvestment plan that provides for reinvestment of distributions on behalf of stockholders, unless a stockholder elects to receive cash. As a result, if the Board of Directors authorizes, and the Company declares, a cash distribution, then stockholders who have not “opted out” of the dividend reinvestment plan will have their cash dividends automatically reinvested in additional shares of Common Stock, rather than receiving the cash distributions. Additionally, if the Company makes a distribution to be paid in cash or in stock at the election of stockholders as of the applicable dividend record date (a “Cash/Stock Distribution”), the terms are subject to the amended Plan dated May 13, 2020 described below.

On March 6, 2018, the Board of Directors of the Company adopted amendments to the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan (the “Plan”). Under the terms of the amended Plan, if the Company declares a dividend or determines to make a capital gain or other distribution, the reinvestment plan agent will acquire shares for the participants’ accounts, depending upon the following circumstances, (i) through receipt of additional unissued but authorized shares from the Company (“newly issued shares”) and/or (ii) by purchase of outstanding shares on the open market (“open-market purchases”). If, on the distribution payment date, the last quarterly net asset value per share (“NAV”) is equal to or less than the closing market price per share on such distribution payment date (such condition often referred to as a “market premium”), the reinvestment plan agent will invest the distribution amount in newly issued shares on behalf of the participants. The number of newly issued shares to be credited to each participant’s account will be determined by dividing the dollar amount of the distribution by the greater of (i) the NAV or (ii) 95% of the closing market price on the distribution payment date. If, on the distribution payment date, the NAV is greater than the closing market price per share on such distribution payment date (such condition often referred to as a “market discount”), the reinvestment plan agent may, upon notice from the Company, either (a) invest the distribution amount in newly issued shares on behalf of the participants or (b) invest the distribution amount in shares acquired on behalf of the participants in open-market purchases.

On May 13, 2020, the Board of Directors of the Company adopted further amendments to the Plan. Under the terms of the amended Plan, if the Company makes a Cash/Stock Distribution, each stockholder will be required to elect whether to receive the distribution in cash or in shares of the Company's common stock (“Common Shares”), pursuant to such notices, forms or other documentation as may be provided to the stockholder by the Company (the “Election Forms”). If the stockholder is a Plan participant and elects to receive the Cash/Stock Distribution in cash, the stockholder will be deemed to have elected not to participate in the Plan solely with respect to such Cash/Stock Distribution and will receive the distribution in cash subject to any rules applicable to the distribution that may limit the portion of the distribution the Company is required to pay in cash. If the stockholder is a Plan participant and elects to receive the Cash/Stock Distribution in stock, the stockholder will receive the distribution in newly issued Common Shares. The number of newly issued Common Shares credited to the stockholders' account in either case will be determined by dividing the dollar amount of the distribution (or portion of the distribution to be paid in Common Shares) by the price per Common Share determined in accordance with the Election Forms rather than pursuant to the formula(s) otherwise applicable under the Plan.

Foreign Currency

Foreign currency amounts are translated into United States dollars on the following basis:

(i)

market value of investment securities, other assets and liabilities—at the spot exchange rate on the last business day of the period; and

(ii)

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

Although net assets and fair values are presented based on the applicable foreign exchange rates described above, the Company may not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in fair values of investments held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments.

Investments denominated in foreign currencies and foreign currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of domestic origin, including unanticipated movements in the value of the foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar.

Debt Issuance Costs

Debt issuance costs are amortized over the term of the related debt using the straight line method, which approximates the effective interest rate method.

Equity Offering Expenses

The Company records registration expenses related to its shelf registration statement and related SEC filings as prepaid assets. These expenses are charged as a reduction of capital upon utilization, in accordance with ASC 946.

Non-Accrual Loans

Loans or debt securities are placed on non-accrual status, as a general matter, 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. Accrued interest generally is reversed when a loan or debt security is placed on non-accrual status. Interest payments received on non-accrual loans or debt securities may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon management’s judgment. Non-accrual loans and debt securities 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 treatment if the loan has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework- Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. The updated guidance modifies the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements by (1) removing certain disclosure requirements including policies related to valuation processes and the timing of transfers between Levels 1 and 2 of the fair value hierarchy, (2) amending disclosure requirements related to measurement uncertainty from the use of significant unobservable inputs, and (3) adding certain new disclosure requirements including changes in unrealized gains and losses for the period included in other comprehensive income (loss) for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements held at the end of the reporting period and the range and weighted average used to develop significant unobservable inputs for Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU No. 2018-13 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods therein, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this pronouncement as of January 1, 2020. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In May 2020, the SEC adopted rule amendments that will impact the requirements of investment companies, including BDCs, to disclose the financial statements of certain of their portfolio companies or certain acquired funds (the “Final Rules”). The Final Rules adopted a new definition of “significant subsidiary” set forth in Rule 1-02(w)(2) of Regulation S-X under the Securities Act. Rules 3-09 and 4-08(g) of Regulation S-X require investment companies to include separate financial statements or summary financial information, respectively, in such investment company’s periodic reports for any portfolio company that meets the definition of “significant subsidiary.” The Final Rules adopt a new definition of “significant subsidiary” applicable only to investment companies that (i) modifies the investment test and the income test, and (ii) eliminates the asset test currently in the definition of “significant subsidiary” in Rule 1-02(w) of Regulation S-X. The new Rule 1-02(w)(2) of Regulation S-X is intended to more accurately capture those portfolio companies that are more likely to materially impact the financial condition of an investment company. The Final Rules will be effective on January 1, 2021, but voluntary compliance is permitted in advance of the effective date. The Company is currently evaluating the effect on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

3. Agreements and Related Party Transactions

Investment Management Agreement

At a special meeting of the Company’s stockholders, held on February 18, 2015, the Company’s stockholders approved a new investment management agreement between the Company and BlackRock Advisors, LLC (“BlackRock Advisors”) to permit BlackRock Advisors to serve as the Company’s investment adviser (the “BlackRock Advisors Management Agreement”) following the completion of the sale of certain assets related to managing the Company from the Company’s previous investment adviser, 52^nd Street Capital Advisors LLC, formerly BlackRock Kelso Capital Advisors LLC (the “Previous Advisor,” “BKCA” or “52^nd Street”), to BlackRock Advisors (the “Transaction”). BlackRock Advisors is a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (together with certain of its affiliates, collectively “BlackRock”). The Transaction was completed on March 6, 2015 and, pursuant to the BlackRock Advisors Management Agreement, dated as of March 6, 2015, BlackRock Advisors began managing the Company’s investment activities. Prior to the consummation of the Transaction, the Company had entered into an investment management agreement with 52^nd Street Capital Advisors LLC, the Company’s previous adviser, which is referred to as the “previous management agreement.” The BlackRock Advisors Management Agreement had the same management and incentive fee terms as the previous agreement until March 6, 2017 and thereafter had different management and incentive fees terms as compared to the previous management agreement. For base management fee and incentive management fee terms prior to March 6, 2017, refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, which was filed with the SEC on March 4, 2020.

On January 16, 2018, BlackRock Advisors assigned the BlackRock Advisors Management Agreement, dated March 6, 2015, to a wholly owned subsidiary, BCIA, the Advisor, pursuant to Rule 2a-6 of the 1940 Act and the Company entered into a new investment management agreement with BCIA (the “Current Management Agreement” or the “Management Agreement”). The Current Management Agreement has the same management and incentive fee terms as compared to the BlackRock Advisors Management Agreement.

The Current Management Agreement will be in effect from year-to-year if approved annually by the Board of Directors or by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of outstanding voting securities, including, in either case, approval by a majority of the directors who are not interested persons. The Company’s Board of Directors approved the continuation of the Current Management Agreement in October 2019.

At the annual meeting of the Company’s stockholders, held on May 1, 2020, the Company’s stockholders approved, among other matters, the proposal to allow the Company to increase leverage by approving the application to the Company of a minimum asset coverage ratio of 150%, pursuant to Section 61(a)(2) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, to become effective on May 2, 2020. Effective at the same time, the Company’s management fee and incentive fees were reduced as follows: (i) management fee was reduced from 1.75% of total assets to 1.50% on total assets up to 200% of net asset value and 1.0% on total assets that exceed 200% of net asset value; (ii) incentive fee based on net investment income was reduced from 20% over a 7% hurdle to 17.5% over a 7% hurdle; and (iii) incentive fee based on net capital gains was reduced from 20% to 17.5%.

Base Management Fee

Under the Management Agreement, the investment advisor, subject to the overall supervision of the Board, manages the day-to-day operations and provides the Company with investment advisory services. For providing these services, effective May 2, 2020, the Advisor receives a base management fee at an annual rate of 1.50% of total assets (excluding cash and cash equivalents), including any assets acquired with the proceeds of leverage, payable quarterly in arrears based on the asset valuation as of the end of the prior quarter. Additionally, the base management fee is calculated at 1.00% on assets that exceed 200% of net asset value of the Company. Prior to May 2, 2020, the management fee was calculated at an annual rate of 1.75% of total assets (excluding cash and cash equivalents). The base management fee for any partial quarter is prorated.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company incurred $2,481,836 and $8,486,385, respectively, in base management fees under the investment management agreement. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company incurred $3,230,146 and $9,173,908, respectively, in base management fees under the investment management agreement.

Incentive Management Fee

(i)

Quarterly Incentive Fee Based on Income

The Current Management Agreement provides that the investment advisor or its affiliates may be entitled to an incentive management fee under certain circumstances. The Incentive Fee has two parts. The first portion is based on income other than capital gains and is calculated separately for each calendar quarter and will be paid on a quarterly basis. Effective May 2, 2020, the Incentive Fee based on income is calculated as follows:

•

No Incentive Fee based on income other than capital gains for any calendar quarter in which the Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income does not exceed 1.75% (7.00% annualized) of net assets attributable to common stock at the beginning of such quarter.

•

100% of the Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income in any calendar quarter with respect to that portion of such Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income, if any, for such calendar quarter, that exceeds 1.75% (7.00% annualized) of net assets attributable to common stock at the beginning of such quarter but is less than approximately 2.12% (8.48% annualized).

•

17.5% of the Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income, if any, for any calendar quarter that exceeds approximately 2.12% (8.48% annualized) of net assets attributable to common stock at the beginning of such quarter.

Prior to May 2, 2020 (and since March 6, 2017), the Incentive Fee based on income was calculated as follows:

•

20% of the Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income, if any, for any calendar quarter that exceeds approximately 2.19% (8.75% annualized) of net assets attributable to common stock at the beginning of such quarter.

The calculations described above will be appropriately prorated for any period of less than a quarter and adjusted for the net proceeds from any common stock issuances and the cost of any common stock repurchases during such quarter.

The payment of any such Incentive Fee based on income otherwise earned by our investment advisor will be deferred if, for the most recent four full calendar quarter period ending on or prior to the date such payment is to be made, the Annualized Rate of Return is less than 7.0% of net assets attributable to common stock at the beginning of such four quarter period as adjusted for the net proceeds from any common stock issuances and the cost of any common stock repurchases during such four full calendar quarter period, with any deferred Incentive Fees to be carried over for payment in subsequent quarterly calculation periods to the extent such payment can then be made in accordance with the investment management agreement.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company incurred $1,492,248 and $5,025,386, respectively, in Incentive Fees based on income. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company incurred $2,101,954 and $6,628,725, respectively, in Incentive Fees based on income.

BlackRock Advisors, in consultation with the Company’s Board of Directors, agreed to waive Incentive Fees based on income after March 6, 2017 to June 30, 2019. BCIA had agreed to honor such waiver. For the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Adviser has voluntarily waived incentive fees of $1,492,248 and $5,025,386, respectively, resulting in no net incentive fees for both periods. For the three months ended September 30, 2019, the Adviser has voluntarily and partially waived incentive fees of $1,229,259, resulting in net incentive fees of $872,695 for the period. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Advisor has waived incentive fees of $5,756,030, resulting in net incentive fees of $872,695 for the period. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, there was $1,849,597 and $1,849,597 of incentive fees payable based on income, respectively. The payment of Incentive Fee based on income of $1,849,597 at September 30, 2020 was deferred pursuant to the incentive fee deferral provision discussed above.

(ii)

Annual Incentive Fee Based on Capital Gains

The second portion of the Incentive Fee is based on capital gains and is calculated separately for each Annual Period. Effective May 2, 2020, our investment advisor will be entitled to receive an Incentive Fee based on capital gains for each Annual Period in an amount equal

to 17.5% of the amount by which (1) net realized capital gains occurring during the period, if any, exceeds (2) gross unrealized capital depreciation, if any, occurring during the period. In calculating the portion of the Incentive Fee based on capital gains payable for any period, investments are accounted for on a security-by-security basis. In addition, the portion of the Incentive Fee based on capital gains is determined using the “period-to-period” method pursuant to which the portion of the Incentive Fee based on capital gains for any period will be based on realized capital gains for the period reduced by realized capital losses for the period and unrealized capital depreciation for the period. Prior to May 2, 2020 (and since March 6, 2017), the incentive fee on capital gains was calculated at an annual rate of 20%.

The capital gains Incentive Fee as calculated under the Current Management Agreement at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, resulted in no capital gains incentive fee accrual. The Company did not have any cumulative accrued balance at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

(iii)

Calculation of Incentive Fee Based on Capital Gains

For purposes of calculating the Incentive Fee based on capital gains, (i) “Annual Period” means the period beginning on July 1 of each calendar year, including the calendar year prior to the year in which the investment management agreement became effective, and ending on June 30 of the next calendar year; (ii) “Annualized Rate of Return” is computed by reference to the sum of (i) the aggregate distributions to common stockholders for the period in question and (ii) the change in net assets attributable to common stock (before taking into account any Incentive Fees otherwise payable during such period); (iii) “net assets attributable to common stock” means total assets less indebtedness and preferred stock; and (iv) “Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income” means net investment income (as determined in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles) accrued by the Company during the calendar quarter excluding any accruals for or payments in respect of the Incentive Fee.

The Company is required under GAAP to accrue a hypothetical capital gains Incentive Fee based upon net realized capital gains and unrealized capital appreciation and depreciation on investments held at the end of each period. The accrual of this hypothetical capital gains Incentive Fee assumes all unrealized capital appreciation and depreciation is realized in order to reflect a hypothetical capital gains Incentive Fee that would be payable at each measurement date. If such amount is positive at the end of the period, then we recorded a capital gains Incentive Fee equal to 17.5% of such amount, for period ended after May 2, 2020 (or 20%, for period ended prior to May 2, 2020), less the amount of capital gains related Incentive Fees already accrued in prior periods.

If the resulting amount is negative, the accrual for GAAP in a given period may have resulted in the reduction of an expense. There can be no assurance that such unrealized capital appreciation will be realized in the future. However, it should be noted that a fee so calculated and accrued would not be payable under the Advisers Act or the BlackRock Advisors Management Agreement. Amounts actually paid were consistent with the Advisers Act, which specifically excludes consideration of unrealized capital appreciation. In accordance with GAAP, the hypothetical liquidation for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 resulted in no capital gains Incentive Fee.

(iv)

Calculation of Capital Gains

Capital gains and losses are calculated using the proceeds received and either (i) fair market value at the beginning of the Annual Period or (ii) cost for investments acquired during the Annual Period. In calculating whether the portion of the Incentive Fee based on capital gains is payable with respect to any period, the Company accounts for assets on a security-by-security basis. In addition, the Company uses the “period-to-period” method pursuant to which the portion of the Incentive Fee based on capital gains for any period is based on realized capital gains for the period reduced by realized capital losses and gross unrealized capital depreciation for the period. Based on current interpretations of Section 205(b)(3) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 by the SEC and its staff, the calculation of unrealized depreciation for each portfolio security over a period is based on the fair value of the security at the end of the period compared to the fair value at the beginning of the period. Incentive Fees earned in any of the periods described above are not subject to modification or repayment based upon performance in a subsequent period.

Advisor Reimbursements

The investment management agreement provides that the Company will reimburse the Advisor for costs and expenses incurred by the Advisor for administrative or operating services, office space rental, office equipment and utilities allocable to the Advisor under the investment management agreement, as well as any costs and expenses incurred by the Advisor relating to any non-investment advisory, administrative or operating services provided by the Advisor to the Company. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company incurred $87,500 and $262,500 respectively, for such investment advisor expenses. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company incurred $87,500 and $262,500, respectively, for such investment advisor expenses.

From time to time, the Advisor and its affiliates may pay third party providers for goods or services utilized by the Company. The Company will subsequently reimburse the Advisor and its affiliates for such amounts. Reimbursements to the Advisor, BlackRock Advisors and their affiliates for such purposes during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 were $114,695 and $333,444, respectively. Reimbursements to the Advisor, BlackRock Advisors and their affiliates for such purposes during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 were $46,956 and $64,240, respectively.

No person who is an officer, director or employee of the Advisor and who serves as a director of the Company receives any compensation from the Company for such services. Directors who are not affiliated with the Advisor receive compensation for their services and reimbursement of expenses incurred to attend meetings.

Administration

The Company also has entered into an administration agreement with BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. (the “Administrator”) under which the Administrator provides certain administrative services to the Company. For providing these services, facilities and personnel, the Company reimburses the Administrator for the Company’s allocable portion of overhead and other expenses incurred by the Administrator in performing its obligations under the administration agreement, including rent and the Company’s allocable portion of the cost of certain of the Company’s officers and their respective staffs. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company incurred $379,650 and $1,068,915, respectively, for such administrative services expenses. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company incurred $330,072 and $1,031,012, respectively, for such administrative services expenses.

Advisor Stock Transactions

At September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, BCIA did not own any shares of the Company. At both September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, other entities affiliated with the Administrator and Advisor beneficially owned approximately 1% of the Company’s total shares of common stock outstanding.

4. Earnings (Loss) per share

The following information sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations per share (earnings (loss) per share) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019.

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2020			Three Months Ended September 30, 2019			Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020			Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Earnings (Loss) per share – basic:
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations	$	(27,163,667	)	$	(12,692,143	)	$	(113,752,410	)	$	(5,312,859	)
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic		70,086,236			68,836,255			68,943,459			68,836,702
Earnings (Loss) per share – basic:	$	(0.39	)	$	(0.18	)	$	(1.65	)	$	(0.08	)
Earnings (Loss) per share – diluted:
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations, before adjustments	$	(27,163,667	)	$	(12,692,143	)	$	(113,752,410	)	$	(5,312,859	)
Adjustments for interest on unsecured convertible senior notes(1)		—			—			—			—
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations, as adjusted	$	(27,163,667	)	$	(12,692,143	)	$	(113,752,410	)	$	(5,312,859	)
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted(1)		70,086,236			68,836,255			68,943,459			68,836,702
Earnings (Loss) per share – diluted:	$	(0.39	)	$	(0.18	)	$	(1.65	)	$	(0.08	)

(1)	No adjustments for interest or incremental shares were included because the effect would be antidilutive.

5. Investments

Purchases of investments, including PIK, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 totaled $24,773,652 and $83,602,851, respectively. Purchases of investments, including PIK, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 totaled $66,792,770 and $230,426,737, respectively. Proceeds from sales, repayments and other exits of investments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 totaled $24,610,600 and $84,440,718 respectively. Proceeds from sales, repayments and other exits of investments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 totaled $37,378,162 and $138,611,906, respectively.

At September 30, 2020, investments consisted of the following:

	Cost		Fair Value
Senior secured notes	$	3,152,600	$	1,083,000
Unsecured debt		139,615,359		125,717,825
Subordinated debt		37,625,000		36,301,457
Senior secured loans:
First lien		228,095,238		221,440,645
Second/other priority lien		165,981,609		151,827,252
Total senior secured loans		394,076,847		373,267,897
Preferred stock		46,684,817		6,552,035
Common stock		17,363,000		—
Limited partnership/limited liability company interests		101,146,644		65,912,659
Equity warrants/options		365,348		155,497
Total investments	$	740,029,615	$	608,990,370

At December 31, 2019, investments consisted of the following:

	Cost		Fair Value
Senior secured notes	$	26,684,394	$	9,186,817
Unsecured debt		127,288,981		127,288,981
Subordinated debt		40,237,500		40,237,500
Senior secured loans:
First lien		256,037,486		252,157,341
Second/other priority lien		172,729,756		166,432,724
Total senior secured loans		428,767,242		418,590,065
Preferred stock		54,258,410		40,037,370
Common stock		63,431,939		19,069,181
Limited partnership/limited liability company interests		114,524,791		95,352,366
Equity warrants/options		350,544		96,801
Total investments	$	855,543,801	$	749,859,081

Industry Composition

As of September 30, 2020, the Company generally uses Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”) to classify the industries of its portfolio companies. The following table shows the industry composition of the portfolio, at fair value, at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 by GICS.

Industry	September 30, 2020			December 31, 2019
Diversified Financial Services		31.3	%		34.0	%
Road & Rail		7.6			6.2
Health Care Equipment & Supplies		6.0			5.2
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance		5.1			6.2
Health Care Providers & Services		4.6			3.9
Internet Software & Services		4.3			2.1
Software		3.7			3.4
Containers & Packaging		3.4			2.8
Pharmaceuticals		3.3			2.7
Chemicals		3.1			7.0
Media		3.0			2.7
Aerospace & Defense		2.9			2.3
Multiline Retail		2.8			2.4
Textile, Apparel & Luxury Goods		2.5			2.0
Energy Equipment & Services		2.2			2.9
Tobacco Related		2.2			1.7
Insurance		2.0			0.8
Professional Services		1.6			1.2
Health Care Technology		1.6			1.2
Consumer Finance		1.4			1.2
Internet & Catalog Retail		1.2			1.0
Airlines		1.2			1.0
Diversified Telecommunication Services		0.8			0.7
Electrical Equipment		0.6			0.7
Metals & Mining		0.5			0.5
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals		0.4			—
Commercial Services & Supplies		0.3			0.1
Specialty Retail		0.2			2.7
IT Services		0.1			—
Capital Markets		0.1			1.4
Household Durables		—			—
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels		—			—
Totals		100.0	%		100.0	%

The geographic composition of the portfolio at fair value at September 30, 2020 was United States 96.6%, and Canada 3.4%, and at December 31, 2019 was United States 97.2%, and Canada 2.8%. The geographic composition is determined by several factors including the location of the corporate headquarters of the portfolio company.

Market and Credit Risk

In the normal course of business, the Company invests in securities and enters into transactions where risks exist due to fluctuations in the market (market risk) or failure of the issuer of a security to meet all its obligations (issuer credit risk). The value of securities held by the Company may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the issuers whose securities are owned by the Company; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency and interest rate and price fluctuations. An outbreak of infectious respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus known as “COVID-19” has now been detected globally (see Part II. Item 1A. Risk Factors). This coronavirus has resulted in authorities implementing numerous measures attempting to contain the spread and impact of COVID-19, such as travel bans and restrictions, quarantines, shelter in place orders, and limitations on business activity, including closures. The impact of epidemics and pandemics such as the coronavirus, could affect the economies of many nations, individual companies and the market in general in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. Similar to issuer credit risk, the Company may be exposed to counterparty credit risk, or the risk that an entity

with which the Company has unsettled or open transactions may fail to or be unable to perform on its commitments. The Company manages counterparty risk by entering into transactions only with counterparties that they believe have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. Financial assets, which potentially expose the Company to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks, consist principally of investments in portfolio companies. The extent of the Company’s exposure to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks with respect to these financial assets is generally approximated by their value recorded in the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities. The Company is also exposed to credit risk related to maintaining all of its cash at a major financial institution.

The Company has investments in lower rated and comparable quality unrated senior and junior secured, unsecured and subordinated debt securities and loans, which are subject to a greater degree of credit risk than more highly rated investments. The risk of loss due to default by the issuer is significantly greater for holders of such securities and loans, particularly in cases where the investment is unsecured or subordinated to other creditors of the issuer.

BCIC Senior Loan Partners, LLC

On June 23, 2016, the Company and Windward Investments LLC (“Windward”) entered into an agreement to create BCIC Senior Loan Partners, LLC (“Senior Loan Partners”), a joint venture. Senior Loan Partners is structured as an unconsolidated Delaware limited liability company, and makes loans to and other investments in portfolio companies. All portfolio and other material decisions regarding Senior Loan Partners must be submitted to its board of directors, which is comprised of four members, two of whom were selected by the Company and two of whom were selected by Windward, and must be approved by at least one member appointed by the Company and one appointed by Windward. In addition, certain matters may be approved by Senior Loan Partners’ investment committee, which is comprised of one member appointed by the Company and one member appointed by Windward.

The Company does not consolidate its non-controlling interests in Senior Loan Partners because the entity is not considered a substantially wholly owned investment company subsidiary, as provided under ASC 946. Senior Loan Partners is a joint venture for which shared power exists relating to the decisions that most significantly impact the economic performance of the entity.

As of September 30, 2020, the Company and Windward are committed to provide an aggregate of $113.3 million of equity to Senior Loan Partners, with the Company committing to provide $96.3 million and Windward committing to provide $17.0 million (of which the Company and Windward had funded $84.8 million and $15.0 million, respectively, and remaining commitments from the Company and Windward as of September 30, 2020 were $11.5 million and $2.0 million, respectively). Capital contributions have primarily been used to make investments and fund ongoing administrative expenses of Senior Loan Partners.

On June 24, 2016, Senior Loan Partners as Seller and Collateral Manager, and BCIC Senior Loan Funding, LLC (“Senior Loan Funding”), a newly formed Delaware limited liability company consolidated by Senior Loan Partners, as Borrower, entered into a $200.0 million Loan and Security Agreement (the “LSA” or the “Senior Facility”) with Citibank, N.A. (“Citi”) acting as Administrative Agent and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company (“BoNY”) as Collateral Agent. On July 27, 2018, the Senior Facility was fully prepaid, prior to its June 24, 2021 maturity date, with proceeds under the New Senior Facility, as defined below. Senior Loan Funding was dissolved in July 2020.

On July 13, 2018, Senior Loan Partners as Transferor and Servicer, and BCIC Senior Loan Funding II, LLC (“Senior Loan Funding II”), a newly formed Delaware limited liability company consolidated by Senior Loan Partners, as Borrower, entered into a $270.0 million Loan and Servicing Agreement (the “New LSA” or the “New Senior Facility”) with Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc. (“Morgan Stanley”) acting as Administrative Agent and BoNY acting as Collateral Agent. The New Senior Facility is scheduled to mature on July 13, 2023. Senior Loan Funding II, as applicable, has made certain customary representations and warranties, and is required to comply with various covenants, including collateral maintenance, reporting requirements, usual and customary events of default and other customary requirements for similar facilities. Senior Loan Funding II was not in default with any covenants or requirements thereunder as of September 30, 2020.

As of September 30, 2020, $167.5 million was drawn on the New Senior Facility, and subject to compliance with applicable covenants and borrowing base limitations, the undrawn amount was $102.5 million. The average outstanding debt balance during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $167.5 million and $187.9 million, respectively. Under the New Senior Facility the maximum amount borrowed during the same three and nine months period was $167.5 million and $217.5 million. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, $1.2 million and $4.9 million of interest expense and other debt related expenses were incurred.

As of September 30, 2020, Senior Loan Partners had total investments at fair value of $207.5 million, comprised of senior secured first lien loans, delayed draw term loans, and equity warrants to a total of 22 borrowers. Purchases of investments for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 were $6.7 million. Proceeds from investment sales, prepayments or exits for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 were $46.0 million. Additionally, Senior Loan Partners had zero unfunded commitments to their borrowers as of September 30, 2020. The weighted average yield of the portfolio at its current cost basis as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was 5.60% and 6.64%, respectively. Below is a summary of Senior Loan Partners’ portfolio as of September 30, 2020:

Portfolio Company	Industry(3)	Interest Rate(1)	Maturity	Principal Amount		Cost		Fair Value(2)
Senior Secured Loans
Achilles Acquisition LLC, First Lien Term Loan	Insurance	4.19% (L + 400)	10/13/25	$	11,820,167	$	11,800,438	$	11,583,764
AP Plastics Group, LLC, First Lien Term Loan	Chemicals	6.25% (L + 525,1.00% Floor)	8/1/22		9,455,153		9,427,005		9,266,050
BARBRI, Inc., First Lien Term Loan	Diversified Consumer Services	5.33% (L + 425,1.00% Floor)	12/1/23		11,148,649		11,118,456		10,814,189
Clarity Telecom, LLC (Vast), First Lien Term Loan	Diversified Telecommunication Services	4.40% (L + 425)	8/30/26		2,977,500		2,971,589		2,955,169
Crown Paper Group Inc., First Lien Term Loan	Paper & Forest Products	5.75% (L + 475,1.00% Floor)	4/3/24		19,291,053		19,165,901		17,169,037
Drilling Info Holdings, Inc., First Lien Term Loan	Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels	4.40% (L + 425)	7/30/25		2,977,223		2,950,218		2,669,586
Dunn Paper, Inc., First Lien Term Loan	Paper & Forest Products	5.75% (L + 475,1.00% Floor)	8/26/22		6,989,180		6,961,921		6,744,559
Edgewood Partners Holdings Inc., First Lien Term Loan	Insurance	5.25% (L + 425,1.00% Floor)	9/8/24		14,599,687		14,591,078		13,942,701
ENC Holding Corporation, First Lien Term Loan	Road & Rail	4.22% (L + 400)	5/30/25		9,787,805		9,770,011		8,809,024
Golden West Packaging Group, LLC, First Lien Term Loan	Containers & Packaging	6.75% (L + 575,1.00% Floor)	6/20/23		17,450,793		17,410,596		17,014,524
KC Culinarte Intermediate, LLC, First Lien Term Loan	Food Products	4.75% (L + 375,1.00% Floor)	8/22/25		14,700,000		14,647,655		13,671,000
MHE Intermediate Holdings LLC, Delayed Draw Term Loan	Trading Companies & Distributors	6.00% (L + 500,1.00% Floor)	3/8/24		1,805,121		1,800,652		1,787,070

Portfolio Company	Industry(3)	Interest Rate(1)	Maturity	Principal Amount or Number of Shares/Units		Cost		Fair Value(2)
Senior Secured Loans - (continued)
MHE Intermediate Holdings LLC, First Lien Term Loan	Trading Companies & Distributors	6.00% (L + 500,1.00% Floor)	3/8/24	$	10,037,736	$	9,986,824	$	9,937,359
MSHC, Inc. (Service Logic), First Lien Term Loan	Construction & Engineering	5.25% (L + 425,1.00% Floor)	12/31/24		13,071,255		13,030,413		12,679,118
National Spine and Pain Centers, LLC, First Lien Term Loan	Health Care Providers & Services	6.25% (L + 525,1.00% Floor)	6/2/24		9,675,000		9,650,112		8,804,250
NGS US FINCO, LLC, First Lien Term Loan	Gas Utilities	5.25% (L + 425,1.00% Floor)	10/1/25		9,810,743		9,774,639		9,585,096
Premise Health Holding Corp., First Lien Term Loan	Health Care Providers & Services	3.72% (L + 350)	7/10/25		7,091,182		7,065,120		6,913,902
Protective Industrial Products, Inc., First Lien Term Loan	Commercial Services & Supplies	5.50% (L + 450,1.00% Floor)	1/31/24		15,781,866		15,708,578		15,545,138
PVHC Holding Corp., First Lien Term Loan	Containers & Packaging	5.75% (L + 475,1.00% Floor)	8/2/24		10,417,400		10,380,779		9,323,573
Q Holding Company, First Lien Term Loan	Chemicals	6.00% (L + 500,1.00% Floor)	12/31/23		9,622,901		9,586,359		9,334,214
Research Now Group, LLC, First Lien Term Loan	IT Services	6.50% (L + 550,1.00% Floor)	12/20/24		4,430,726		4,394,589		4,184,821
TLE Holdings, LLC, Delayed Draw Term Loan	Professional Services	7.00% (L + 600,1.00% Floor)	6/28/24		1,000,647		984,534		970,628
TLE Holdings, LLC, First Lien Term Loan	Professional Services	7.00% (L + 600,1.00% Floor)	6/28/24		3,910,377		3,883,412		3,793,063
Total Senior Secured Loans							217,060,879		207,497,835
Equity Warrants/Options
APC Parent, Inc., Equity Warrants	Auto Components		expire 7/24/25		25,608		226,620		—
Total Equity Warrants/Options							226,620		—
Total Investments						$	217,287,499	$	207,497,835

(1)

100% of the senior secured loans in BCIC Senior Loan Partners’ portfolio bear interest at a floating rate that may be determined by reference to the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), “L”, or other base rate (commonly the Federal Funds Rate or the Prime Rate), “P”, at the borrower’s option. In addition, 84.1% of the fair value of such senior secured loans have floors of at least 1.00%. The borrower under a senior secured loan generally has the option to select from interest reset periods of one, two, three or six months and may alter that selection at the end of any reset period. The stated interest rate represents the weighted average interest rate at September 30, 2020 of all contracts within the specified loan facility.

(2)	Represents fair value in accordance with ASC Topic 820. The determination of such fair value is not included in the Company’s Board of Directors’ valuation process described elsewhere herein.

(3)	Unaudited. As of September 30, 2020, Senior Loan Partners uses Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”) codes to identify the industry groupings.

Below is certain summarized financial information for Senior Loan Partners as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019:

Selected Balance Sheet Information

	September 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Investments, at fair value (cost $217,287,499 and $267,274,735)	$	207,497,835	$	259,462,901
Cash and cash equivalents		35,796,336		61,586,220
Other assets		2,303,300		4,045,743
Total assets	$	245,597,471	$	325,094,864
Debt		167,504,560		217,504,560
Distribution payable		72,121		2,596,676
Interest and credit facility fees payable		371,193		763,907
Other accrued expenses and payables		318,861		379,908
Total liabilities	$	168,266,735	$	221,245,051
Members’ equity		77,330,736		103,849,813
Total liabilities and members’ equity	$	245,597,471	$	325,094,864

Selected Statement of Operations Information

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2020		Three Months Ended September 30, 2019			Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020			Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Total investment income	$	3,142,758	$	5,969,219		$	10,911,863		$	19,462,783
Interest and credit facility fees		1,200,984		2,643,948			4,880,329			8,630,341
Other fees and expenses		180,812		154,367			583,846			633,451
Total expenses	$	1,381,796	$	2,798,315		$	5,464,175		$	9,263,792
Net realized and unrealized appreciation (depreciation)		4,939,320		(2,209,319	)		(13,019,056	)		(3,880,742	)
Net increase (decrease) in members' capital	$	6,700,282	$	961,585		$	(7,571,368	)	$	6,318,249

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 the Company’s share of net investment income from Senior Loan Partners was $1.5 million and $4.6 million, respectively, which are included in dividend income from controlled investments on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company’s dividend income from Senior Loan Partners for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 was $2.7 million and $8.7 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, $0.1 million and $2.2 million, respectively, was included in interest, dividends and fees receivable on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

6. Derivatives

Foreign Currency

The Company may enter into forward foreign currency contracts from time to time to facilitate settlement of purchases and sales of investments denominated in foreign currencies or to help mitigate the impact that an adverse change in foreign exchange rates would have on the value of the Company’s investments denominated in foreign currencies. A forward foreign currency contract is a commitment to purchase or sell a foreign currency at a future date (usually the security transaction settlement date) at a negotiated forward rate. These contracts are marked-to-market by recognizing the difference between the contract exchange rate and the current market rate as unrealized appreciation or depreciation. Realized gains or losses are recognized when contracts are settled. The Company’s forward foreign currency contracts generally have terms of approximately three months. The volume of open contracts at the end of each reporting period is reflective of the typical volume of transactions during each calendar quarter. Risks may arise as a result of the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. The Company attempts to limit this risk by dealing with only creditworthy counterparties. There were no open forward foreign currency contracts at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

Warrants and Options

The Company holds warrants and options in certain portfolio companies in an effort to achieve additional investment return. In purchasing warrants and options, the Company bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the value of the underlying equity interest. The aggregate fair value of warrants and options as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 represents 0.05% and 0.02% of the Company’s net assets, respectively.

The Company may enter into other derivative instruments and incur other exposures with other counterparties in the future. The derivative instruments held as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 reflect the volume of derivative activity throughout the periods presented.

7. Debt

Effective on May 2, 2020, after obtaining stockholder approval at the annual meeting of the Company’s stockholders held on May 1, 2020, the Company’s asset coverage requirement was reduced from 200% to 150%, as set forth in Section 61(a)(2) of the 1940 Act, as amended by the Small Business Credit Availability Act (the “SBCAA”). As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company’s asset coverage was 198% and 235%, respectively.

Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility

On February 19, 2016, the Company entered into a Second Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility (the “Credit Facility”), which has an initial aggregate principal amount of up to $440,000,000, a stated commitment termination date of February 19, 2020, and a stated maturity date of February 19, 2021. The interest rate applicable to Eurocurrency borrowings thereunder is generally LIBOR plus an applicable margin of either 1.75% or 2.00% based on a pricing grid using the borrowing base as a multiple of the combined debt amount. The interest rate applicable to ABR borrowings thereunder is generally the prime rate in effect plus an applicable margin of either 0.75% or 1.00% based on a pricing grid using the borrowing base as a multiple of the combined debt amount. The Credit Facility’s commitment may increase in size, under certain circumstances, up to a total of $750,000,000. From the commitment termination date to the stated maturity date, the Company is required to repay outstanding principal amounts under the Credit Facility on a monthly basis in an amount equal to 1/12th of the outstanding amount at the commitment termination date. On June 5, 2017, the Company entered into a Second Amendment to the Credit Facility which extended the commitment termination date on the Credit Facility to June 5, 2021 and the maturity date to June 5, 2022. On March 15, 2018, the Company entered into a Third Amendment to the Credit Facility which (i) permanently reduced the aggregate amount of multicurrency commitments under the Credit Facility from $440,000,000 to $400,000,000 and (ii) reduced the amount of shareholders’ equity required under the Credit Facility from $500,000,000 plus 25% of net proceeds from the sale of equity interests to $450,000,000 plus 25% of net proceeds from the sale of equity interests. On August 30, 2019, the Company entered into a Fourth Amendment to the Credit Facility which (i) permanently reduced the aggregate amount of multicurrency commitments under the Credit Facility from $400,000,000 to $340,000,000 and (ii) reduced the amount of shareholders’ equity required under the Credit Facility from $450,000,000 plus 25% of net proceeds from the sale of equity interests to $375,000,000 plus 25% of net proceeds from the sale of equity interests after August 30, 2019. On March 31, 2020, the Company had entered into a Waiver and Agreement to the Credit Facility to waive certain requirements under the Credit Facility from March 31, 2020 through May 10, 2020 (the “Waiver Period”), which was extended to August 10, 2020 with a Second Waiver and Agreement that the Company entered into on May 1, 2020. As a result of the Fifth Amendment of the Credit Facility (described below), the waivers are no longer required or applicable.

On May 22, 2020, the Company entered into a Fifth Amendment to the Credit Facility which (i) extends the maturity date on loans made under the Credit Facility from June 5, 2022 to June 5, 2023, (ii) changes the interest rate applicable to borrowings to LIBOR plus an applicable margin equal to either 2.00% or 2.25% depending on a ratio of the borrowing base to certain indebtedness, (iii) reduces the aggregate commitment under the Credit Facility from $340,000,000 to $300,000,000, (iv) makes certain changes to the calculation of the borrowing base, and (v) reduces the amount that the Company’s commitment may increase in size, under certain circumstances, from $750,000,000 to $375,000,000. The most recent amendment also modifies the financial covenants under the Credit Facility to (i) reduce the amount of shareholders’ equity required under the Credit Facility from $375,000,000 to $275,000,000 plus 25% of the net proceeds of the sale of Equity interests by the Company and its subsidiaries, (ii) reduce the minimum asset coverage ratio from 200% to 150% and (iii) incorporate a new senior coverage ratio to be maintained by the Company.

Unsecured Convertible Senior Notes Due 2022

On June 13, 2017, the Company issued $143,750,000 in aggregate principal amount ($125,000,000 of the initial offering and $18,750,000 of the underwriters’ exercise of the overallotment option) of 5.00% Convertible Notes due 2022 (the “2022 Convertible Notes”) under an indenture, dated as of June 13, 2017. Net proceeds to the Company from the offering, including the exercise of the overallotment option, were approximately $139,800,000. The 2022 Convertible Notes will mature on June 15, 2022, unless previously converted, repurchased or redeemed in accordance with their terms. The interest rate on the notes is 5.00% per year, payable semiannually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year, commencing on December 15, 2017. Holders may convert their notes at their option prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding December 15, 2021, in integral multiples of $1,000 principal amount, only under certain circumstances. Upon conversion of a note, we will pay or deliver, as the case may be, 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 118.2173 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of notes, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $8.46 per share of the Company’s common stock. On or after December 23, 2021, the Company may redeem the 2022 Convertible Notes for cash, in whole or from time to time in part, at its option in accordance with their terms.

The 2022 Convertible Notes are accounted for in accordance with ASC 470-20, Debt – Debt with Conversion and Other Options. The Company has determined that the embedded conversion options in the 2022 Convertible Notes are not required to be separately accounted for as a derivative under U.S. GAAP. In accounting for the 2022 Convertible Notes, at the time of issuance the Company estimated separate debt and equity components, and an original issue discount equal to the equity component was recorded in additional paid-in-capital in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

The Company’s outstanding debt as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was as follows:

	As of
	September 30, 2020								December 31, 2019
	Total Aggregate Principal Amount Available(1)			Principal Amount Outstanding		Carrying Value			Total Aggregate Principal Amount Available(1)			Principal Amount Outstanding		Carrying Value
Credit Facility	$	300,000,000	(2)	$	164,500,000	$	164,500,000		$	340,000,000	(2)	$	174,400,000	$	174,400,000
2022 Convertible Notes		143,750,000			143,750,000		140,536,006	(3)		143,750,000			143,750,000		139,169,694	(4)
	$	443,750,000		$	308,250,000	$	305,036,006		$	483,750,000		$	318,150,000	$	313,569,694

(1)	Subject to borrowing base and leverage restrictions.

(2)	Provides for a feature that allows the Company, under certain circumstances, to increase the size of the Credit Facility up to $375,000,000 effective May 22, 2020 (or $750,000,000 prior to May 22, 2020).

(3)	Represents the aggregate principal amount outstanding of the 2022 Convertible Notes less an unamortized discount initially recorded upon issuance and unamortized debt issuance costs of $1,617,945 and $1,596,049, respectively, as of September 30, 2020.

(4)	Represents the aggregate principal amount outstanding of the 2022 Convertible Notes less an unamortized discount initially recorded upon issuance and unamortized debt issuance costs of $2,282,302 and $2,298,004, respectively, as of December 31, 2019.

At September 30, 2020, the Company had $164,500,000 drawn on the Credit Facility as compared to $174,400,000 at December 31, 2019. Subject to compliance with applicable covenants and borrowing base limitations, the remaining undrawn amount available under the Credit Facility was $135,500,000 and $165,600,000 at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The Company’s average outstanding debt balance during the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 was $319,290,639 and $287,867,590, respectively. The maximum amounts borrowed during the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were $323,585,692 and $309,566,889, respectively. The Company’s average outstanding debt balance during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 was $328,129,066 and $236,444,654, respectively. The maximum amounts borrowed during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were $356,302,715 and $309,566,889, respectively.

The weighted average annual interest cost, including the amortization of debt issuance cost, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 was 4.39% and 4.80%, respectively, exclusive of commitment fees of $123,707 and $388,705, respectively. The weighted average annual interest cost, including the amortization of debt issuance cost, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 was 5.61% and 5.98%, respectively, exclusive of commitment fees of $220,190 and $841,548, respectively. Amortization of $378,377 and $1,599,298 related to debt issuance costs are included in interest expense within the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020. Amortization of $398,894 and $1,193,754 related to debt issuance costs are included in interest expense within the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019. With respect to any unused portion of the commitments under the Credit Facility, the Company incurs an annual commitment fee of 0.40% (0.375% prior to May 22, 2020).

Under the Credit Facility, the Company is required to comply with various affirmative and restrictive covenants, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar debt 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 distributions and certain other restricted payments, (d) certain restrictions on subsidiaries and fundamental changes thereto, (e) maintaining a certain minimum shareholders’ equity, (f) maintaining an asset coverage ratio of not less than 1.5:1.0 (2.0:1:0 prior to May 22, 2020), (g) maintaining a senior coverage ratio of not less than 2.0:1:0, (h) limitations on certain transactions with affiliates, (i) limitations on pledging certain unencumbered assets, and (j) limitations on the creation or existence of agreements that prohibit liens on certain properties of the Company and certain of its subsidiaries. These covenants are subject to important limitations and exceptions that are described in the governing documents. Further, amounts available to borrow under the Credit Facility (and the incurrence of certain other permitted debt) are also subject to compliance with a borrowing base that applies different advance rates to different types of assets in the Company’s portfolio that are pledged as collateral. The Credit Facility is secured by a lien on substantially all of the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries.

The 2022 Convertible Notes contain certain covenants, including covenants requiring the Company to reserve shares of common stock for the purpose of satisfying all obligations to issue the underlying securities upon conversion of the securities and to furnish to holders of the securities upon request, any information required to be delivered pursuant to Rule 144A(d)(4) under the Securities Act.

At September 30, 2020, the Company was in compliance with all covenants required under the Credit Facility and 2022 Convertible Notes.

8. Capital stock

For the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company did not purchase any shares of its common stock. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company purchased a total of 986,554 and 85,543 shares of its common stock for $3,627,604 and $469,227, respectively, including brokerage commissions. Since inception of the original repurchase plan through September 30, 2020, the Company has purchased 10,011,586 shares of its common stock on the open market for $66,296,859, including brokerage commissions through the repurchase plan. The Company currently holds the shares it repurchased in treasury.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, declared distributions to common shareholders were as follows:

For the quarter ended	Distribution in Cash		Distribution in newly issued common shares			Total Declared Distribution		Reinvested distributions paid during quarter (1) (2)
March 31, 2020	$	9,543,152	$	—		$	9,543,152	$	719,692
June 30, 2020		1,363,314		5,450,680	(4)		6,813,994		638,560
September 30, 2020		1,403,889		5,613,339	(5)		7,017,228		—	(4)(5)
Total	$	12,310,355	$	11,064,019		$	23,374,374	$	1,358,252

For the quarter ended	Distribution in Cash		Distribution in newly issued common shares			Total Declared Distribution		Reinvested distributions paid during quarter (1) (3)
March 31, 2019	$	12,390,525	$	—		$	12,390,525	$	1,002,900
June 30, 2019		12,390,526		—			12,390,526		985,662
September 30, 2019		9,637,075		—			9,637,075		971,119
Total	$	34,418,126	$	—		$	34,418,126	$	2,959,681

(1) The Company has adopted a dividend reinvestment plan that provides for reinvestment of distributions on behalf of stockholders, unless a stockholder elects to receive cash (see Note 2).

(2) Distributions reinvested through issuance of new shares and purchase of shares in the open market.

(3) Distributions reinvested through purchase of shares in the open market.

(4) Declared distribution in newly issued common shares includes $858,365 of distribution reinvested through 100% stock election for the dividend paid on 7/7/2020.

(5) Declared distribution in newly issued common shares includes $817,130 of distribution reinvested through 100% stock election for the dividend paid on 9/29/2020.

9. Guarantees, commitments and contingencies

In the normal course of business, the Company may enter into guarantees on behalf of portfolio companies. Under these arrangements, the Company would be required to make payments to third parties if the portfolio companies were to default on their related payment obligations. There were no such guarantees outstanding at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. In addition, from time to time, the Company may provide for a commitment to a portfolio company for investment in an existing or new security. At September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company was obligated to existing portfolio companies for unfunded commitments of $16.8 million and $23.8 million, respectively. Of the $16.8 million total unfunded commitments at September 30, 2020, $11.5 million was on our aggregate $96.3 million equity commitment to BCIC Senior Loan Partners, LLC (see Note 5). The aggregate fair value of unfunded commitments at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was $14.0 million and $22.4 million, respectively. We maintain sufficient cash on hand and available borrowings to fund such unfunded commitments should the need arise.

In the normal course of business, the Company enters into contractual agreements that provide general indemnifications against losses, costs, claims and liabilities arising from the performance of individual obligations under such agreements. The Company’s individual maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Company that have not yet occurred. However, based on management’s experience, the Company expects the risk of loss to be remote.

From time to time, the Company and the Advisor may be a party to certain legal proceedings incidental to the normal course of its business, including the enforcement of its rights under contracts with our portfolio companies. Further, third parties may try to seek to impose liability on the Company in connection with the activities of its portfolio companies. While the Company cannot predict the outcome of these legal proceedings with certainty, we do not expect that these proceedings will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

10. Fair value of financial instruments

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure

ASC 820-10 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires disclosures about fair value measurements. ASC 820-10 defines fair value as the price that the Company would receive upon selling an investment or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction to a market participant in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment. ASC 820-10 emphasizes that valuation techniques maximize the use of observable market inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability, including assumptions about risk. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the Company’s assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances.

Level 1 – Valuations based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access.

Level 2 – Valuations based on unadjusted 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. The inputs into the determination of fair value may require significant management judgment or estimation.

Transfers between levels, if any, represent the value as of the beginning of the period of any investment where a change in the pricing level occurred from the beginning to the end of the period.

The Company’s valuation policy and fair value disclosures are consistent with ASC 820-10. The Company evaluates the source of inputs, including any markets in which its investments are trading, in determining fair value and categorizes each investment within the fair value hierarchy pursuant to ASC 820-10.

Under the 1940 Act, the Company is required to separately identify non-controlled investments where it owns 5% or more of a portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities as investments in “affiliated” companies. In addition, under the 1940 Act, the Company is required to separately identify investments where it owns more than 25% of a portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities as investments in “controlled” companies. Detailed information with respect to the Company’s non-controlled non-affiliated, non-controlled affiliated and controlled investments is contained in the accompanying consolidated schedules of investments and consolidated financial statements. The information in the tables below is presented on an aggregate portfolio basis, without segregating the non-controlled non-affiliated, non-controlled affiliated and controlled investment categories.

The carrying values of the Company’s financial instruments approximate fair value. The carrying values of receivables, other assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate fair value due to their short maturities. The fair value of the Company’s Credit Facility and 2022 Convertible Notes is derived by taking the average of the high and low quotes as obtained from a broker. The fair value of the Credit Facility and 2022 Convertible Notes would be classified as Level 2 with respect to the fair value hierarchy.

The carrying and fair values of the Company’s outstanding debt as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were as follows:

	September 30, 2020				December 31, 2019
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
Credit Facility	$	164,500,000	$	146,405,000	$	174,400,000	$	165,680,000
2022 Convertible Notes		140,536,006		141,953,125		139,169,694		144,109,375
Total	$	305,036,006	$	288,358,125	$	313,569,694	$	309,789,375

The following tables summarize the fair values of the Company’s investments and cash and cash equivalents based on the inputs used at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 in determining such fair values:

			Fair Value Inputs at September 30, 2020
	Fair Value at September 30, 2020		Price Quotations (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Senior secured notes	$	1,083,000	$	—	$	—	$	1,083,000
Unsecured debt		125,717,825		—		—		125,717,825
Subordinated debt		36,301,457		—		—		36,301,457
Senior secured loans		373,267,897		—		28,901,745		344,366,152
Preferred stock		6,552,035		—		—		6,552,035
Common stock		—		—		—		—
Limited partnership/limited liability company interests		181,533		—		—		181,533
Equity warrants/options		155,497		—		—		155,497
Investment measured at net asset value(1)		65,731,126		—		—		—
Total investments		608,990,370		—		28,901,745		514,357,499
Cash and cash equivalents		5,439,064		5,439,064		—		—
Total	$	614,429,434	$	5,439,064	$	28,901,745	$	514,357,499

(1)

In accordance with ASC 820-10, BCIC Senior Loan Partners, LLC is measured at fair value using the net asset value practical expedient and has not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. See Note 5 for further details on BCIC Senior Loan Partners, LLC.

			Fair Value Inputs at December 31, 2019
	Fair Value at December 31, 2019		Price Quotations (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Senior secured notes	$	9,186,817	$	—	$	—	$	9,186,817
Unsecured debt		127,288,981		—		—		127,288,981
Subordinated debt		40,237,500		—		—		40,237,500
Senior secured loans		418,590,065		—		27,843,677		390,746,388
Preferred stock		40,037,370		—		—		40,037,370
Common stock		19,069,181		8,457,631		—		10,611,550
Limited partnership/limited liability company interests		7,080,026		—		—		7,080,026
Equity warrants/options		96,801		—		—		96,801
Investment measured at net asset value(1)		88,272,340		—		—	—
Total investments		749,859,081		8,457,631		27,843,677		625,285,433
Cash and cash equivalents		14,678,878		14,678,878		—		—
Total	$	764,537,959	$	23,136,509	$	27,843,677	$	625,285,433

(1)

The valuation techniques used at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 in determining the fair values of the Company’s investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used were in accordance with the Company’s valuation process as described in Note 2.

The following is a reconciliation for the three months ended September 30, 2020 of investments for which Level 3 inputs were used in determining fair value:

	Fair Value at June 30, 2020		Accretion/ (Amortization) of Premium/ (Discount)—Net		Net Realized Gain (Loss)			Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation or (Depreciation) before Taxes			Purchases		Sales or Repayments			Net Transfers in and/or (out) of Level 3			Fair Value at September 30, 2020
Senior secured notes	$	1,080,000	$	1,280	$	(24,503,088	)	$	24,504,808		$	—	$	—		$	—		$	1,083,000
Unsecured debt		139,615,359		—		—			(13,897,870	)		—		336			—			125,717,825
Subordinated debt		32,888,436		—		—			588,021			5,000,000		(2,175,000	)		—			36,301,457
Senior secured loans		363,778,468		215,374		(23,656,693	)		18,133,578			17,290,666		(22,977,907	)		(8,417,334	)		344,366,152
Preferred stock		25,977,377		—		(11,053,124	)		(11,851,749	)		3,479,531		—			—			6,552,035
Common stock	—			—		—			—			—		—			—			—
Limited partnership/LLC Interest		239,258		—		—			486,025			—		(543,750	)		—			181,533
Equity warrants/options		124,539		—		—			30,958			—		—			—			155,497
Total investments	$	563,703,437	$	216,654	$	(59,212,905	)	$	17,993,771		$	25,770,197	$	(25,696,321	)	$	(8,417,334	)	$	514,357,499

The following is a reconciliation for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 of investments for which Level 3 inputs were used in determining fair value:

	Fair Value at December 31, 2019		Accretion/ (Amortization) of Premium/ (Discount)—Net		Net Realized Gain (Loss)			Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation or (Depreciation) before Taxes			Purchases		Sales or Repayments			Net Transfers in and/or (out) of Level 3			Fair Value at September 30, 2020
Senior secured notes	$	9,186,817	$	1,292	$	(24,503,088	)	$	15,427,979		$	970,000	$	—		$	—		$	1,083,000
Unsecured debt		127,288,981		—		—			(13,897,534	)		32,462,007		(20,135,629	)		—			125,717,825
Subordinated debt		40,237,500		—		—			(1,323,543	)		5,000,000		(7,612,500	)		—			36,301,457
Senior secured loans		390,746,388		584,283		(36,219,296	)		(8,336,650	)		42,673,054		(41,665,759	)		(3,415,868	)		344,366,152
Preferred stock		40,037,370		—		(11,053,124	)		(25,911,742	)		3,479,531		—			—			6,552,035
Common stock		10,611,550		—		—			(10,611,550	)		—		—			—			—
Limited partnership/LLC Interest		7,080,026		—		—			(4,995,368	)		—		(1,903,125	)		—			181,533
Equity warrants/options		96,801		—		—			43,892			14,804		—			—			155,497
Total investments	$	625,285,433	$	585,575	$	(71,775,508	)	$	(49,604,516	)	$	84,599,396	$	(71,317,013	)	$	(3,415,868	)	$	514,357,499

The following is a reconciliation for the three months ended September 30, 2019 of investments for which Level 3 inputs were used in determining fair value:

	Fair Value at June 30, 2019		Accretion/ (Amortization) of Premium/ (Discount)—Net		Net Realized Gain (Loss)			Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation or (Depreciation) before Taxes			Purchases		Sales or Repayments			Net Transfers in and/or (out) of Level 3		Fair Value at September 30, 2019
Senior secured notes	$	23,841,070	$	11,819	$	—		$	(6,677,499	)	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	17,175,390
Unsecured debt		108,591,125		—		—			—			3,176,666		(4,412,036	)		—		107,355,755
Subordinated debt		41,750,000		—		—			—			1,750,000		—			—		43,500,000
Senior secured loans		314,921,982		159,783		(464,155	)		122,656			59,936,104		(20,600,523	)		14,625,000		368,700,847
Preferred stock		43,232,250		—		—			(29,990	)		—		—			—		43,202,260
Common stock		10,611,548		—		—			—			—		—			—		10,611,548
Limited partnership/LLC Interest		41,027,995		—		387,994			(13,279,353	)		437,500		(12,365,604	)		—		16,208,532
Equity warrants/options		102,360		—		—			(6,690	)		—		—			—		95,670
Total investments	$	584,078,330	$	171,602	$	(76,161	)	$	(19,870,876	)	$	65,300,270	$	(37,378,163	)	$	14,625,000	$	606,850,002

The following is a reconciliation for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 of investments for which Level 3 inputs were used in determining fair value:

	Fair Value at December 31, 2018		Accretion/ (Amortization) of Premium/ (Discount)—Net		Net Realized Gain (Loss)			Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation or (Depreciation) before Taxes			Purchases		Sales or Repayments			Net Transfers in and/or (out) of Level 3			Fair Value at September 30, 2019
Senior secured notes	$	23,630,813	$	34,420	$	—		$	(7,752,613	)	$	1,262,770	$	—		$	—		$	17,175,390
Unsecured debt		118,807,277		—		—			—			31,433,475		(42,884,997	)		—			107,355,755
Subordinated debt		40,000,000		—		—			—			3,500,000		—			—			43,500,000
Senior secured loans		289,871,384		374,502		(24,242,257	)		21,358,870			181,287,465		(84,986,617	)		(14,962,500	)		368,700,847
Preferred stock		45,150,030		—		—			(2,631,515	)		683,745		—			—			43,202,260
Common stock		10,611,548		—		13,598			—			—		(13,598	)		—			10,611,548
Limited partnership/LLC Interest		141,854,954		—		387,995			(23,780,996	)		1,628,850		(12,365,605	)		(91,516,666	)		16,208,532
Equity warrants/options		—		—		—			(4,874	)		100,544		—			—			95,670
Total investments	$	669,926,006	$	408,922	$	(23,840,664	)	$	(12,811,128	)	$	219,896,849	$	(140,250,817	)	$	(106,479,166	)	$	606,850,002

There was a transfer out of Level 3 and into Level 2 of $8,417,334 during the three months ended September 30, 2020, comprised of one investment due to an increase of observable market activity. In addition, there was a transfer out of Level 2 and into Level 3 and a net $3,415,868 transfer out of Level 3 and into Level 2 during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, comprised of one investment that transferred out of Level 3 of $8,459,739 and one investment that transferred into Level 3 of $5,043,871 due to changes in observable market activities. There was a transfer out of Level 2 and into Level 3 of $14,625,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2019 due to a decrease in observable market activity for one investment. There was a transfer out of Level 3 and into Level 2 of $14,962,500 during the nine months ended September 30, 2019, due to an increase of observable market activity for one investment. In addition, there was a transfer out of Level 3 of $91,516,666 during the nine months ended September 30, 2019, attributable to BCIC Senior Loan Partners, LLC measured at fair value using the net asset value practical expedient in accordance with ASC 820-10. Transfers between levels are recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period. All realized and unrealized gains and losses are included in earnings (changes in net assets) and are reported as separate line items within the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 on investments still held by the Company at period end, for which Level 3 inputs were used in determining fair value was $(31,960,032) and $(76,992,565), respectively. Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 on investments still held by the Company at period end, for which Level 3 inputs were used in determining fair value was $(17,656,074) and $(29,249,858), respectively.

The significant unobservable inputs used in the market approach of fair value measurement of the Company’s investments are the market multiples of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) of the comparable guideline public companies. The independent valuation firms select a population of public companies for each investment with similar operations and attributes of the subject company. Using these guideline public companies’ data, a range of multiples of enterprise value to EBITDA is calculated. The independent valuation firms select percentages from the range of multiples for purposes of determining the subject company’s estimated enterprise value based on said multiple and generally the latest twelve months EBITDA of the subject company (or other meaningful measure). Significant increases or decreases in the multiple will result in an increase or decrease in enterprise value, resulting in an increase or decrease in the fair value estimate of the investment.

The significant unobservable input used in the income approach of fair value measurement of the Company’s investments is the discount rate or market yield used to discount the estimated future cash flows expected to be received from the underlying investment, which include both future principal and interest payments. Significant increases or decreases in the discount rate or market yield would result in a decrease or increase in the fair value measurement. Included in the consideration and selection of discount rates or market yields are the following factors: risk of default, rating of the investment and comparable company investments, and call provisions.

The ranges of significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s Level 3 investments as of September 30, 2020 were as follows:

	Low	High	Weighted Average
EBITDA Multiples:
Senior secured notes	n/a	n/a	n/a
Unsecured debt	6.50x	7.50x	7.00x
Subordinated debt	n/a	n/a	n/a
Senior secured loans	5.73x	6.84x	6.28x
Preferred stock	n/a	n/a	n/a
Common stock	n/a	n/a	n/a
Limited partnerships/LLC interest	6.09x	6.63x	6.36x
Equity warrants/options(1)	n/a	n/a	n/a
Market Yields:
Senior secured notes	7.53%	8.17%	7.85%
Unsecured debt	n/a	n/a	n/a
Subordinated debt	n/a	n/a	n/a
Senior secured loans	10.17%	11.23%	10.70%
Preferred stock	n/a	n/a	n/a
Common stock	n/a	n/a	n/a
Limited partnerships/LLC interest	n/a	n/a	n/a
Equity warrants/options	n/a	n/a	n/a
Book Value Multiples:
Senior secured notes	n/a	n/a	n/a
Unsecured debt	1.02x	1.12x	1.07x
Subordinated debt	0.79x	0.89x	0.84x
Senior secured loans	n/a	n/a	n/a
Preferred stock	0.80x	1.05x	1.00x
Common stock	n/a	n/a	n/a
Limited partnerships/LLC interest	n/a	n/a	n/a
Equity warrants/options	n/a	n/a	n/a
Revenue Multiples:
Preferred stock	0.45x	0.65x	0.55x
Common stock	n/a	n/a	n/a
Indicative Bid Quotes:
Senior secured loans	1	1	1

(1)

The aggregate fair value of warrants and options as of September 30, 2020 represents 0.05% of the Company’s net assets. The range of significant unobservable inputs for warrants and options were as follows:

Equity warrants/options

Low

High

Weighted

Average

Option Pricing Model:

Revenue Multiple

3.89x

4.34x

4.12x

Implied Volatility

50.5%

60.5%

55.5%

Term

1.6 years

2.6 years

2.1 years

The ranges of significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s Level 3 investments as of December 31, 2019 were as follows:

	Low	High	Weighted Average
EBITDA Multiples:
Senior secured notes	7.50x	8.50x	8.00x
Unsecured debt	6.93x	7.79x	7.36x
Subordinated debt	n/a	n/a	n/a
Senior secured loans	7.06x	8.16x	7.61x
Preferred stock	n/a	n/a	n/a
Common stock	n/a	n/a	n/a
Limited partnerships/LLC interest	3.82x	5.41x	4.62x
Equity warrants/options(1)	n/a	n/a	n/a
Market Yields:
Senior secured notes	n/a	n/a	n/a
Unsecured debt	n/a	n/a	n/a
Subordinated debt	n/a	n/a	n/a
Senior secured loans	10.56%	11.65%	11.10%
Preferred stock	n/a	n/a	n/a
Common stock	n/a	n/a	n/a
Limited partnerships/LLC interest	n/a	n/a	n/a
Equity warrants/options	n/a	n/a	n/a
Book Value Multiples:
Senior secured notes	n/a	n/a	n/a
Unsecured debt	1.05x	1.15x	1.10x
Subordinated debt	0.85x	0.95x	0.90x
Senior secured loans	n/a	n/a	n/a
Preferred stock	1.01x	1.12x	1.07x
Common stock	1.05x	1.15x	1.10x
Limited partnerships/LLC interest	0.85x	0.95x	0.90x
Equity warrants/options	n/a	n/a	n/a
Indicative Bid Quotes:
Senior secured loans	1	1	1

(1)

The aggregate fair value of warrants and options as of December 31, 2019 represents 0.02% of the Company’s net assets. The range of significant unobservable inputs for warrants and options were as follows:

Equity warrants/options	Low	High	Weighted Average
Option Pricing Model:
Revenue Multiple	3.25x	3.75x	3.50x
Implied Volatility	50.0%	60.0%	55.0%
Term	1.5 years	2.5 years	2 years

11. Consolidated financial highlights

The following per share data and ratios have been derived from information provided in the consolidated financial statements. The following is a schedule of financial highlights for a common share outstanding for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019:

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020			Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Per Share Data:
Net asset value, beginning of period	$	6.33		$	7.07
Net investment income		0.39			0.47
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)		(2.04	)		(0.55	)
Total from investment operations		(1.65	)		(0.08	)
Distributions to stockholders from net investment income		(0.34	)		(0.50	)
Issuance/reinvestment of stock at prices (below) net asset value		(0.14	)		—
Purchases of treasury stock at prices below net asset value		0.04			—
Net increase (decrease) in net assets		(2.09	)		(0.58	)
Net asset value, end of period	$	4.24		$	6.49
Market price, end of period	$	2.44		$	5.01
Total return(1)		(43.77	)%		3.27	%
Ratios / Supplemental Data:
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets(2)(3)		4.80	%		4.24	%
Ratio of interest and other debt related expenses to average net assets(2)		4.40	%		3.20	%
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(2)(3)		9.20	%		7.44	%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(2)		9.68	%		9.01	%
Net assets, end of period	$	306,557,170		$	446,819,939
Average debt outstanding	$	328,129,066		$	236,444,654
Weighted average shares outstanding		68,943,459			68,836,702
Average debt per share(4)	$	4.76		$	3.43
Portfolio turnover		11	%		20	%
Yield on total portfolio at cost		8.64	%		9.43	%

(1)

Total return is based on the change in market price per share during the respective periods. Total return calculations take into account distributions, if any, reinvested in accordance with the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan and do not reflect brokerage commissions. Total return is not annualized.

(2)	Annualized.

(3)

Ratio including incentive fee based on income waived for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 (see Note 3 for more detail). Excluding incentive fee waiver, the ratio of operating expenses to average net assets would be 6.61% and 5.85% for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2020, and 2019, respectively. The ratio of total expenses to average net assets would be 11.01% and 9.05% for the same respective periods.

(4)	Average debt per share is calculated as average debt outstanding divided by the weighted average shares outstanding during the applicable period.

12. Subsequent events

On November 3, 2020, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a distribution of $0.10 per share, payable on December 30, 2020 to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 18, 2020. The distributions will be paid in a combination of cash and shares of the Company’s common stock at the election of stockholders, with the total amount of cash to be distributed to all stockholders limited to 20% of the total distributions to be paid to all stockholders. The portion of the distributions not paid in cash will be paid in the form of newly issued shares of the Company’s common stock at the average closing stock price for the Company’s common stock on the five trading days beginning with December 16, 2020 and ending with December 22, 2020 (both days inclusive).

On October 29, 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors renewed the authorization for the Company to purchase up to a total of 5,000,000 shares, effective until the earlier of November 3, 2020 or such time that all of the authorized shares have been repurchased (the “October 2019 Repurchase Plan”). On November 3, 2020, the October 2019 Repurchase Plan expired with 4,013,446 shares remaining unpurchased. On November 3, 2020, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the Company to purchase up to a total of 7,500,000 shares, effective until the earlier of November 2, 2021 or such time that all of the authorized shares have been repurchased.

issued by an affiliate of Callodine and also retained a $5.0 million investment made during the third quarter via a senior secured bank facility to Gordon Brothers Finance Company, LLC, a subsidiary of GBFC, which entity was acquired by Callodine in the Transaction. The Company’s equity ownership of GBFC was unaffected by the Transaction, and GBFC retained certain assets in the Transaction, primarily consisting of (i) an “acquired portfolio” note in the notional amount of $40.0 million linked to the future performance of the loan portfolio assets acquired by Callodine, (ii) a warrant to purchase equity, issued by a borrower in GBFC’s pre-Transaction loan portfolio, (iii) an earnout note issued by an affiliate of Callodine with a maximum capped payout, subject to future contingencies, of $15.0 million, (iv) any amounts to be released to GBFC from an indemnity escrow account in the amount of $5.0 million established in connection with the Transaction and (v) cash in the amount of $9.4 million. For more information on the Transaction, please see the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on November 4, 2020.

On November 3, 2020, Michael Pungello, our interim CFO and interim Treasurer, informed the Company that he will be stepping down from his roles at the Company, effective November 9, 2020. Mr. Pungello will remain an employee of BlackRock and has agreed to provide transition assistance with respect to the Company until his retirement from BlackRock in March 2021. On November 3, 2020, the Board appointed Abby Miller, CPA, as CFO and Treasurer of the Company to replace Mr. Pungello, effective November 9, 2020. Ms. Miller is a director of BlackRock and previously served as the Company’s financial controller from September 2017 to present. On November 3, 2020, the Board appointed Nik Singhal, CFA, as President of the Company. Mr. Singhal is a managing director of BlackRock and is responsible for the Company’s business strategy and implementation. Mr. Singhal is also a member of the Company’s Investment Committee and was previously our head of investor relations. For more information on each of Ms. Miller’s and Mr. Singhal’s background and experience, please see the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on November 4, 2020.

The Company has reviewed subsequent events occurring through the date that these consolidated financial statements were available to be issued, and determined that no subsequent events occurred requiring accrual or disclosure, except as disclosed above and elsewhere in these notes to consolidated financial statements.

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 consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report.

This report, and other statements that we may make, may contain forward-looking statements with respect to future financial or business performance, strategies or expectations. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words or phrases such as “trend,” “opportunity,” “pipeline,” “believe,” “comfortable,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “current,” “intention,” “estimate,” “position,” “assume,” “potential,” “outlook,” “continue,” “remain,” “maintain,” “sustain,” “seek,” “achieve” and similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may” or similar expressions.

Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties, which change over time. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we assume no duty to and do not undertake to update forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements and future results could differ materially from historical performance.

In addition to factors previously identified elsewhere in the reports BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), the following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements or historical performance:

•

our future operating results;

•

our business prospects and the prospects of our portfolio companies;

•

the impact of investments that we expect to make;

•

our contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties;

•

the dependence of our future success on 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;

•

the adequacy of our cash resources and working capital, including our ability to obtain continued financing on favorable terms;

•

the timing of cash flows, if any, from the operations of our portfolio companies;

•

the impact of increased competition;

•

the impact of COVID-19 on our portfolio companies and the markets in which they operate, interest rates and the economy in general;

•

the ability of the Advisor to locate suitable investments for us and to monitor and administer our investments;

•

changes in law and policy accompanying the new administration and uncertainty pending any such changes;

•

increased geopolitical unrest, terrorist attacks or acts of war, which may adversely affect the general economy, domestic and local financial and capital markets, or the specific industries of our portfolio companies;

•

changes and volatility in political, economic or industry conditions, the interest rate environment, foreign exchange rates or financial and capital markets;

•

the unfavorable resolution of legal proceedings; and

•

the impact of changes to tax legislation and, generally, our tax position.

Overview

We were incorporated in Delaware on April 13, 2005 and commenced operations with private funding on July 25, 2005, and completed our initial public offering on July 2, 2007. Our investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. We invest primarily in middle-market companies in the form of senior and junior secured and unsecured debt securities and loans, each of which may include an equity component.

We are externally managed and have elected to be regulated as a BDC under the 1940 Act. As a BDC, we are required to comply with certain regulatory requirements. For instance, we generally have to invest at least 70% of our total assets in “qualifying assets,” including securities of private or thinly traded public U.S. companies, cash, cash equivalents, U.S. Government securities and high-quality debt investments that mature in one year or less.

Certain items previously reported may have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

Investments

Our level of investment activity can and does vary substantially from period to period depending on many factors, including the amount of debt and equity capital available to middle-market companies, the level of merger and acquisition activity, the general economic environment and the competitive environment for the types of investments we make.

As a BDC, we generally do not acquire any assets other than “qualifying assets” specified in the 1940 Act unless, at the time the acquisition is made, at least 70% of our total assets are qualifying assets (with certain limited exceptions). Qualifying assets include investments in “eligible portfolio companies.” Under the relevant SEC rules, the term “eligible portfolio company” includes most private companies, companies whose securities are not listed on a national securities exchange, and certain public companies that have listed their securities on a national securities exchange and have a market capitalization of less than $250 million. These rules also permit us to include as qualifying assets certain follow-on investments in companies that were eligible portfolio companies at the time of initial investment but that no longer meet the definition. As of September 30, 2020, approximately 19.0% of the total assets of the Company were not qualifying assets under Section 55(a) of the 1940 Act.

Revenues

We generate revenues primarily in the form of interest on the debt we hold, dividends on our equity interests and capital gains on the sale of warrants and other debt or equity interests that we acquire in portfolio companies. Our investments in fixed income instruments generally have an expected maturity of three to ten years, although we have no lower or upper constraint on maturity, and typically bear interest at a fixed or floating rate. Interest on our debt securities is generally payable quarterly or semi-annually. In some cases, our debt instruments and preferred stock investments may defer payments of cash interest or dividends or pay interest or dividends in-kind. Any outstanding principal amount of our debt securities and any accrued but unpaid interest will generally become due at the maturity date. In addition, we may generate revenue in the form of prepayment fees, commitment, origination, capital structuring fees, and fees for providing significant managerial assistance.

Expenses

Our primary operating expenses include the payment of a base management fee and, depending on our operating results, an incentive management fee, interest and credit facility fees, expenses reimbursable under the management agreement, professional fees, administration fees and the allocable portion of overhead under the administration agreement. The base management fee and incentive management fee compensate the Advisor for work in identifying, evaluating, negotiating, closing and monitoring our investments. Our Current Management Agreement with the Advisor provides that we will reimburse the Advisor for costs and expenses incurred by the Advisor for office space rental, office equipment and utilities allocable to the Advisor under the Current Management Agreement, as well as any costs and expenses incurred by the Advisor relating to any non-investment advisory, administrative or operating services provided by the Advisor to us. We bear all other costs and expenses of our operations and transactions.

Critical accounting policies

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Changes in the economic environment, financial markets and any other parameters used in determining such estimates could cause actual results to differ.

Management considers the significant accounting policies important to understanding the consolidated financial statements. In addition to the discussion below, our significant accounting policies are further described in the notes to the consolidated financial statements. See Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements for a description of significant accounting policies and of recently issued accounting pronouncements. Management considers Investments to be an area deemed a critical accounting policy.

Financial and operating highlights

At September 30, 2020:

Investment portfolio, at fair value: $609.0 million

Net assets: $306.6 million

Indebtedness, excluding deferred financing costs: $306.6 million

Net asset value per share: $4.24

Portfolio Activity for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2020:

Cost of investments during period, including PIK: $24.8 million

Sales, repayments and other exits during period: $24.6 million

Number of portfolio companies at end of period: 55

Operating Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2020:

Net investment income per share: $0.12

Distributions declared per share: $0.10

Basic earnings (loss) per share: $(0.39)

Net investment income: $8.5 million

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss): $(35.7) million

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations: $(27.2) million

Net investment income per share, as adjusted¹: $0.12

Basic earnings (loss) per share, as adjusted¹: $(0.39)

Net investment income, as adjusted¹: $8.5 million

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations, as adjusted¹: $(27.2) million

As Adjusted¹: Amounts are adjusted to remove the incentive management fee expense based on gains, as required by GAAP, and to include only the incremental incentive management fee expense based on income. Under the Current Management Agreement, incentive management fee expense based on income is calculated for each calendar quarter and may be paid on a quarterly basis if certain thresholds are met. Amounts reflect the Company’s ongoing operating results and reflect the Company’s financial performance over time.

Portfolio and investment activity

We invested approximately $24.8 million during the three months ended September 30, 2020. The new investments consisted of senior secured loans secured by first lien ($17.3 million, or 69.8%), unsecured or subordinated debt securities ($5.0 million, or 20.2%), and equity securities ($2.5 million, or 10.0%). Additionally, we received proceeds from sales, repayments and other exits of approximately $24.6 million during the three months ended September 30, 2020.

Concentration of our assets in an issuer, industry or sector may present certain risks. To the extent that we assume large positions in the securities of a small number of issuers, our net asset value may fluctuate to a greater extent than that of a diversified investment company as a result of changes in the financial condition or the market’s assessment of the issuer. At September 30, 2020, our portfolio of $609.0 million (at fair value) consisted of 55 portfolio companies and was invested approximately 61% in senior secured loans, 27% in unsecured or subordinated debt securities, 12% in equity investments, and less than 1% in senior secured notes. Our average investment by portfolio company at amortized cost, excluding investments below $5.0 million, was approximately $20.5 million at September 30, 2020. Our largest portfolio company investment at fair value was approximately $116.8 million and our five largest portfolio company investments at fair value comprised approximately 44% of our portfolio at September 30, 2020. At December 31, 2019, our portfolio of $749.9 million (at fair value) consisted of 47 portfolio companies and was invested 56% in senior secured loans, 22% in unsecured or subordinated debt securities, 21% in equity investments and 1% in senior secured notes. Our average investment by portfolio company at amortized cost, excluding investments below $5.0 million, was approximately $21.9 million at December 31, 2019. Our largest portfolio company investment by value was approximately $118.2 million and our five largest portfolio company investments by value comprised approximately 41% of our portfolio at December 31, 2019.

In addition, we may, from time to time, invest a substantial portion of our assets in the securities of issuers in any single industry or sector of the economy or in only a few issuers. A downturn in an industry or sector in which we are concentrated could have a larger impact on us than on a company that does not concentrate in that particular industry or sector. Our investment advisor monitors industry and sector uncertainties on an ongoing basis, including substantial regulatory challenges in the healthcare sector, volatility and extensive government regulation in the financial services sector, cyclical risks associated with the overall economy that may affect the consumer products sector, risks related to the costs of raw materials and energy affecting the chemicals sector, cyclicality within the energy sector as a result of fluctuations in commodity prices and demand for, and production of commodities, among various other industry and sector uncertainties due to certain exposures. At September 30, 2020, our top three industry concentrations at fair value consisted of Diversified Financial Services (31.3%), Road & Rail (7.6%), and Health Care Equipment & Supplies (6.0%). At December 31, 2019, our top three industry concentrations at fair value consisted of Diversified Financial Services (34.0%), Chemicals (7.0%) and Thrifts & Mortgage Finance (6.2%) (see Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements).

The weighted average yields at fair market value and cost as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were as follows:

	September 30, 2020						December 31, 2019
	Fair Market Value			Cost			Fair Market Value			Cost
Total portfolio		9.7	%		8.6	%		10.4	%		9.4	%
Senior secured loans		9.3	%		9.4	%		10.2	%		10.2	%
Other debt securities		11.9	%		11.7	%		11.8	%		10.8	%
Debt and income producing equity securities		9.8	%		9.7	%		10.9	%		10.7	%

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the total return based on net asset value was (9.1)% and (23.3)%, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the total return based on market price was (5.1)% and (43.8)%, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, the total return based on net asset value was (2.1)% and 0.1%, respectively, the total return based on market price was (14.5)% and 3.3%, respectively. Total returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in the net asset value or market price with all distributions reinvested, if any. Distributions are assumed to be reinvested in accordance with the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan and do not reflect brokerage commissions.

The Advisor generally employs a grading system for our entire portfolio. The Advisor grades all loans on a scale of 1 to 4. This system is intended to reflect the performance of the borrower’s business, the collateral coverage of the loans and other factors considered relevant. Generally, the Advisor assigns only one loan grade to each portfolio company for all loan investments in that portfolio company; however, the Advisor will assign multiple ratings when appropriate for different investments in one portfolio company. The following is a description of the conditions associated with each investment rating:

Grade 1: Investments in portfolio companies whose performance is substantially within the Advisor’s expectations and whose risk factors are neutral to favorable to those at the time of the original investment.

Grade 2: Investments in portfolio companies whose performance is below the Advisor’s expectations and that require closer monitoring; however, no loss of investment return (interest and/or dividends) or principal is expected.

Grade 3: Investments in portfolio companies whose performance is below the Advisor’s expectations and for which risk has increased materially since origination. Some loss of investment return is expected, but no loss of principal is expected. Companies graded 3 generally will be out of compliance with debt covenants and will be unlikely to make debt repayments on their original schedule.

Grade 4: Investments in portfolio companies whose performance is materially below the Advisor’s expectations where business trends have deteriorated and risk factors have increased substantially since the original investment. Investments graded 4 are those for which some loss of principal is expected.

The Advisor monitors and, when appropriate, changes the investment ratings assigned to each investment in our portfolio. In connection with our valuation process, the Advisor and Board of Directors review these investment ratings on a quarterly basis. Our average investment rating was 1.78 at September 30, 2020 and 1.39 at December 31, 2019. The following is a distribution of the investment ratings of our portfolio companies, at fair value, at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

	September 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Grade 1	$	224,534,123	$	543,022,093
Grade 2		320,129,677		163,762,457
Grade 3		37,255,041	—
Grade 4		27,071,529		43,074,531
Not Rated		—	—
Total investments	$	608,990,370	$	749,859,081

Results of operations

Results comparisons for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019.

Investment income

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2020		Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
Investment Income:
Interest and fees on senior secured loans	$	9,397,320	$	11,058,774
Interest and fees on other debt securities		5,407,371		4,961,239
Interest earned on short-term investments, cash equivalents		585		32,143
Dividends and fees on equity securities		1,496,818		3,878,732
Other income		—		25,296
Total investment income	$	16,302,094	$	19,956,184

Total investment income for the three months ended September 30, 2020 decreased $3.7 million, or 18.3%, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2019. Excluding fee income and other income, total investment income decreased by approximately 16.4%, primarily due to a lower rate environment, a decrease in dividend income period over period, and a 3.7% decrease in the average investment portfolio at amortized cost for the comparative periods. The decrease in dividend income is due to a $1.2 million decrease in dividend income

from BCIC Senior Loan Partners, LLC period over period, and our preferred stock investment in Gordon Brothers Finance Company going on non-accrual status during the quarter. The decrease in portfolio size is primarily due to exits during 2020.

Expenses

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2020			Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
Expenses:
Base management fees	$	2,481,836		$	3,230,146
Incentive management fees		1,492,248			2,101,954
Interest and credit facility fees		3,668,242			4,312,944
Professional fees		461,851			814,820
Administrative services		379,650			330,072
Director fees		157,500			185,250
Investment advisor expenses		87,500			87,500
Other		538,380			485,682
Total expenses, before incentive management fee waiver		9,267,207			11,548,368
Incentive management fee waiver		(1,492,248	)		(1,229,259	)
Expenses, net of incentive management fee waiver	$	7,774,959		$	10,319,109

Total expenses, net of incentive management fee waiver, decreased $2.5 million, or 24.7%, for the three months ended September 30, 2020 from comparable period in 2019, primarily due to decreases in net incentive fees based on income, base management fees, interest and credit facility fees and professional fees period over period.

As previously disclosed, the Advisor, in consultation with the Company’s Board of Directors, has agreed to waive incentive fees based on income through June 30, 2019 (see Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements) and has voluntarily waived incentive fees for the three months ended September 30, 2020. For the three months ended September 30, 2019, the Company incurred a net incentive fee of $0.9 million after a voluntary partial waiver of $1.2 million. For the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, there was no incentive management fees based on gains incurred (see Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements).

Base management fees decreased approximately $0.7 million, or 23.2%, for the three months ended September 30, 2020 from the comparable period in 2019 due to a decrease in the total assets on which management fees are calculated (in arrears), and a decrease in the base management fee rate effective May 2, 2020 (see Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements). The decrease in total assets was primarily due to a decline in the fair value of investments as a result of portfolio depreciation during 2020.

Interest and credit facility fees decreased approximately $0.6 million, or 14.9%, for the three months ended September 30, 2020 from the comparable period in 2019, primarily due to a lower rate environment during the three months ended September 30, 2020, the impact of which was partially offset from higher average debt outstanding period over period (see Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements).

Professional fees decreased approximately $0.4 million, or 43.3%, for the three months ended September 30, 2020 from the comparable period in 2019 due to above average legal expenses for the 2019 period.

Net investment income

Net investment income was $8.5 million and $9.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The decrease of $1.1 million, or 11.5% was due to a $3.7 million decline in total investment income, offset by a $2.5 million decrease in expenses described above.

Net realized gain or loss

Net realized gain (loss) for the three months ended September 30, 2020 was approximately $(59.2) million, primarily due to the restructure of AGY Holding Corp. during the quarter. Net realized gain (loss) for the three months ended September 30, 2019 was approximately $(0.1) million, due to the exit of our second lien debt and equity investments in Vertellus Holdings LLC or V Global LLC (“Vertellus”), and the partial sale of our first lien debt investment in Vertellus.

Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation

For the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, the change in net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments and foreign currency translation was a decrease in net unrealized depreciation of $23.5 million and an increase in net unrealized depreciation of $(22.3) million, respectively. The decrease in net unrealized depreciation for the three months ended September 30, 2020 was primarily due to i) the reversal of previously recognized depreciation of $49.8 million related to the restructure of AGY Holding Corp; ii) $4.2 million decrease in depreciation in our equity investment in BCIC Senior Loan Partners, LLC; partially offset by iii) a $(38.1) million increase in depreciation in our investment in Gordon Brothers Finance Company. The increase in net unrealized depreciation for the three months ended September 30, 2019 was primarily due to i) $(17.9) million increase in depreciation in our equity investment in U.S. Well Services, and debt investment in AGY Holding Corp.; and ii) $(2.1) million reversal of previously recognized net unrealized appreciation due to the exit of our second lien debt and equity investments in Vertellus.

Net increase or (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

The net increase or (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 was $(27.2) million and $(12.7) million, respectively. As compared to the prior period, the increase is reflective of a decrease in net investment income of $1.1 million period-over-period, as well as a net realized and unrealized gain (loss) of $(35.7) million for the current period, as compared to $(22.3) million of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) for the three months ended September 30, 2019.

Results comparisons for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019.

Investment income

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020		Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Investment Income:
Interest and fees on senior secured loans	$	29,763,328	$	29,725,885
Interest and fees on other debt securities		15,745,104		16,673,755
Interest earned on short-term investments, cash equivalents		25,355		95,395
Dividends and fees on equity securities		6,970,469		12,401,677
Other income		—		30,371
Total investment income	$	52,504,256	$	58,927,083

Total investment income for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 decreased $6.4 million, or 10.9%, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019. Excluding fee income and other income, total investment income decreased by approximately 8.8%, primarily attributable to a lower rate environment and a decrease in dividend income period over period, the impact of which was partially offset by a 4.5% increase in the average investment portfolio for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, at amortized cost, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The decrease in dividend income is due to a $4.0 million decrease in dividend income from BCIC Senior Loan Partners, LLC period over period, and our preferred stock investment in Gordon Brothers Finance Company going on non-accrual status during the quarter. The increase in portfolio size is primarily due to acquisitions throughout 2019, partially offset by exits during 2020.

Expenses

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020			Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Expenses:
Base management fees	$	8,486,385		$	9,173,908
Incentive management fees		5,025,386			6,628,725
Interest and credit facility fees		12,239,957			11,466,706
Professional fees		1,531,708			1,783,336
Administrative services		1,068,915			1,031,012
Director fees		494,750			553,250
Investment advisor expenses		262,500			262,500
Other		1,504,819			1,512,742
Total expenses, before incentive management fee waiver		30,614,420			32,412,179
Incentive management fee waiver		(5,025,386	)		(5,756,030	)
Expenses, net of incentive management fee waiver	$	25,589,034		$	26,656,149

Total expenses, net of incentive management fee waiver, decreased $1.1 million, or 4.0%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 from the comparable period in 2019, primarily due to a decrease in net incentive fees based on income and base management fees, partially offset by an increase in interest and credit facility fees discussed below.

As previously disclosed, the Advisor, in consultation with the Company’s Board of Directors, has agreed to waive incentive fees based on income through June 30, 2019 and has voluntarily waived incentive fees based on income for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company has incurred a net incentive fee of $0.9 million after a waiver of $5.8 million (see Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements). For the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, there was no incentive management fees based on gains incurred (see Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements).

Base management fees decreased approximately $0.7 million, or 7.5%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 from the comparable period in 2019 due to a decrease in the total assets on which management fees are calculated (in arrears), and a decrease in the base management fee rate effective May 2, 2020 (see Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements). The decrease in total assets was primarily due to a decline in the fair value of investments as a result of portfolio depreciation during 2020.

Interest and credit facility fees increased $0.8 million, or 6.7% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 period over period primarily due to higher average debt outstanding during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the impact of which was partially offset from a lower rate environment (see Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements).

Net investment income

Net investment income was $26.9 million and $32.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The decrease of $5.4 million over the comparable period was due to the $6.4 million decline in investment income, offset by the $1.1 million decrease in expenses described above.

Net realized gain or loss

Net realized gain (loss) for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $(115.3) million, primarily due to the restructure of AGY Holding Corp., and the sale of our equity investment in U.S. Well Services, Inc. and debt investment in Sur La Table, Inc. Net realized gain (loss) for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was $(23.7) million, primarily due to i) the restructure of Westmoreland Resource Partners, LP, ii) the partial sale of U.S. Well Services, Inc., Class A common stock, and iii) the exit of our second lien debt and equity investments in Vertellus, as well as the partial sale in first lien debt investment in Vertellus.

Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation

For the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, the change in net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments and foreign currency translation was an increase in net unrealized depreciation of $(25.4) million and $(13.8) million, respectively. The increase in net unrealized depreciation for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was primarily due to i) $(77.6) million increase in valuation depreciation in our investments in Gordon Brothers Finance Company, BCIC Senior Loan Partners, LLC and First Boston Construction Holdings, LLC; ii) overall increase in valuation depreciation across our portfolio as a result of macroeconomic conditions impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak (see Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements and Part II. Item 1A. Risk Factors); partially offset by iii) $64.0 million reversal of previously recognized depreciation related to the sale of our equity investment in U.S. Well Services, Inc. and the restructure of AGY Holding Corp. The comparable period’s increase in net unrealized depreciation for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was primarily due to i) $(30.1) million increase in valuation depreciation in certain non-core equity and debt investments; and ii) $19.2 million reversal of previously recognized net unrealized depreciation due to the restructure of our debt investment in Westmoreland Resource Partners, LP and the exit of our second lien debt and equity investments in Vertellus.

Net increase or (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

The net increase or (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 was $(113.8) million and $(5.3) million, respectively. As compared to the prior period, the decrease is reflective of an overall decrease in net investment income of $5.4 million period-over-period, as well as a net realized and unrealized gain (loss) of $(140.7) million for the current period, as compared to $(37.6) million of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Supplemental Non-GAAP information

We report our financial results on a GAAP basis; however, management believes that evaluating our ongoing operating results may be enhanced if investors have additional non-GAAP basis financial measures. Management reviews non-GAAP financial measures to assess ongoing operations and, for the reasons described below, considers them to be effective indicators, for both management and investors, of our financial performance over time. Management does not advocate that investors consider such non-GAAP financial measures in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.

After March 6, 2017, Incentive Fees based on income are calculated for each calendar quarter and may be paid on a quarterly basis if certain thresholds are met. We record our liability for incentive management fees based on capital gains by performing a hypothetical liquidation at the end of each reporting period. The accrual of this hypothetical capital gains incentive management fee is required by GAAP, but it should be noted that a fee so calculated and accrued is not due and payable until the end of the measurement period, or every June 30. The incremental incentive management fees disclosed for a given period are not necessarily indicative of actual full year results. Changes in the economic environment, financial markets and other parameters used in determining such estimates could cause actual results to differ and such differences could be material. See Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements for a more detailed description of the Company’s incentive management fee. In addition, as previously disclosed, the Advisor, in consultation with the Company’s Board of Directors, had agreed to waive incentive fees based on income from March 7, 2017 to June 30, 2019 (see Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements). BCIA had agreed to honor such waiver. The Advisor had voluntarily waived a portion of its incentive fees based on income from July 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020.

Computations for all periods are derived from our consolidated financial statements as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2020		Three Months Ended September 30, 2019			Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020		Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
GAAP Basis:
Net Investment Income	$	8,527,135	$	9,637,075		$	26,915,222	$	32,270,934
Net Investment Income per share		0.12		0.14			0.39		0.47
Addback: GAAP incentive management fee expense based on Gains		—		—			—		—
Addback: GAAP incentive management fee expense based on Income net of incentive management fee waiver		—		872,695			—		872,695
Pre-Incentive Fee¹:
Net Investment Income	$	8,527,135	$	10,509,770		$	26,915,222	$	33,143,629
Net Investment Income per share		0.12		0.15			0.39		0.48
Less: Incremental incentive management fee expense based on Income net of incentive management fee waiver		—		(872,695	)		—		(872,695	)
As Adjusted²:
Net Investment Income	$	8,527,135	$	9,637,075		$	26,915,222	$	32,270,934
Net Investment Income per share		0.12		0.14			0.39		0.47

Pre-Incentive Fee¹: Amounts are adjusted to remove all incentive management fees. Such fees are calculated but not necessarily due and payable at this time.

As Adjusted²: Amounts are adjusted to remove the incentive management fee expense based on gains, as required by GAAP, and to include only the incremental incentive management fee expense based on income. Under the Current Management Agreement, incentive management fee expense based on income is calculated for each calendar quarter and may be paid on a quarterly basis if certain thresholds are met. Amounts reflect the Company’s ongoing operating results and reflect the Company’s financial performance over time.

Financial condition, liquidity and capital resources

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, we generated operating cash flows primarily from interest and fees received on senior secured loans and other debt securities, as well as from sales of selected portfolio company investments or repayments of principal. Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $25.6 million.

Net cash used in financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $(34.8) million. Our uses of cash consisted of cash distributions paid of $(21.3) million, purchases of treasury stock of $(3.6) million, and $(9.9) million in net debt repayments under the Credit Facility.

Contractual obligations

A summary of our significant contractual payment obligations for the repayment of outstanding borrowings at September 30, 2020 is as follows:

	Payments Due By Period (dollars in millions)
	Total		Less than 1 year		1-3 years		3-5 years		After 5 years
Credit Facility(1)	$	164.5	$	—	$	164.5	$	—	$	—
2022 Convertible Notes		143.8		—		143.8		—		—
Interest and Credit Facility Fees Payable		2.4		2.4		—		—		—

(1)	At September 30, 2020, $135.5 million remained undrawn under our Credit Facility.

Off-balance sheet arrangements

In the normal course of business, the Company may enter into guarantees on behalf of portfolio companies. Under these arrangements, the Company would be required to make payments to third parties if the portfolio companies were to default on their related payment obligations. There were no such guarantees outstanding at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. In addition, from time to time, the Company may provide for a commitment to a portfolio company for investment in an existing or new security. At September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company was obligated to existing portfolio companies for unfunded commitments of $16.8 million and $23.8 million, respectively. Of the $16.8 million total unfunded commitments at September 30, 2020, $11.5 million was on our aggregate $96.3 million equity commitment to BCIC Senior Loan Partners, LLC (“Senior Loan Partners”) (see Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements). We maintain sufficient cash on hand and available borrowings to fund such unfunded commitments should the need arise.

Distributions

Our quarterly distributions, if any, are determined by our Board of Directors. Distributions are declared considering our estimate of annual taxable income available for distribution to stockholders and the amount of taxable income carried over from the prior year for distribution in the current year. We cannot assure stockholders that they will receive any distributions at all or distributions at a particular level. The following table lists the quarterly distributions per share from our common stock since September 2018:

Distribution Amount Per Share Outstanding		Record Date	Payment Date
$	0.18	September 17, 2018	October 8, 2018
$	0.18	December 18, 2018	January 8, 2019
$	0.18	March 18, 2019	April 8, 2019
$	0.18	June 18, 2019	July 9, 2019
$	0.14	September 16, 2019	October 7, 2019
$	0.14	December 18, 2019	January 8, 2020
$	0.14	March 17, 2020	April 7, 2020
$	0.10	June 1, 2020	July 7, 2020
$	0.10	August 18, 2020	September 29, 2020
$	0.10	November 18, 2020	December 30, 2020

Tax characteristics of all distributions are reported to stockholders on Form 1099 after the end of the calendar year.

We have elected to be taxed as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. In order to maintain favorable RIC tax treatment, we must distribute annually to our stockholders at least 90% of our ordinary income and realized net short-term capital gains in excess of realized net long-term capital losses, if any, out of the assets legally available for distribution. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, capital losses incurred by the Company after December 31, 2010 will not be subject to expiration. In addition, such losses must be utilized prior to the losses incurred in the years preceding enactment. In order to avoid certain excise taxes imposed on RICs, we must distribute during each calendar year an amount at least equal to the sum of:

•

98% of our ordinary income for the calendar year;

•

98.2% of our capital gains in excess of capital losses for the one-year period ending on October 31st; and

•

any ordinary income and net capital gains for preceding years that were not distributed during such years.

We may, at our discretion, carry forward taxable income in excess of calendar year distributions and pay a 4% excise tax on this income. If we choose to do so, all other things being equal, this would increase expenses and reduce the amounts available to be distributed to our stockholders. We will accrue excise tax on estimated taxable income as required. In addition, although we currently intend to distribute realized net capital gains (i.e., net long-term capital gains in excess of short-term capital losses), if any, at least annually, out of the assets legally available for such distributions, we may in the future decide to retain such capital gains for investment. There was no provision for federal excise taxes recorded for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018.

The final tax characterization of distributions is determined after the fiscal year and is reported on Form 1099 and in the Company’s annual report to stockholders. Distributions can be characterized as ordinary income, capital gains and/or return of capital. To the extent that distributions exceed the Company’s current and accumulated earnings and profits, the excess may be treated as a non-taxable return of capital. Distributions that exceed a Company’s taxable income but do not exceed the Company’s current and accumulated earnings and profits, may be classified as ordinary income which is taxable to stockholders.

The Company estimates the source of its distributions as required by Section 19(a) of the 1940 Act. On a quarterly basis, for any payment of dividends estimated to be paid from any other source other than net investment income accrued for current period or certain cumulative periods based on the Section 19(a) requirement, the Company posts a Section 19(a) notice through the Depository Trust Company’s Legal Notice System and its website, as well as sends its registered stockholders a printed copy of such notice along with the dividend payment. The estimates of the source of the distribution are interim estimates based on GAAP that are subject to revision, and the exact character of the distributions for tax purposes cannot be determined until the final books and records are finalized for the calendar year. Therefore, these estimates are made solely in order to comply with the requirements of Section 19(a) of the 1940 Act and should not be relied upon for tax reporting or any other purposes and could differ significantly from the actual character of distributions for tax purposes. For the $0.10 dividend paid on September 29, 2020, the Company noted that $0.10 was from net investment income and none was a return of capital. For Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets, sources of distribution to stockholders will be adjusted on an annual basis, if necessary, and calculated in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

We maintain an “opt out” dividend reinvestment plan for our common stockholders. As a result, except as discussed below, if we declare a distribution, stockholders’ cash distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional shares of our common stock, unless they specifically “opt out” of the dividend reinvestment plan as to receive cash distributions. Additionally, if the Company makes a distribution to be paid in cash or in stock at the election of stockholders as of the applicable dividend record date (a “Cash/Stock Distribution”), the terms are subject to the amended Plan dated May 13, 2020 described below (see Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements).

On March 6, 2018, the Board of Directors of Company adopted amendments to the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan (the “Plan”). Under the terms of the amended Plan, if the Company declares a dividend or determines to make a capital gain or other distribution, the reinvestment plan agent will acquire shares for the participants’ accounts, depending upon the following circumstances, (i) through receipt of additional unissued but authorized shares from the Company (“newly issued shares”) and/or (ii) by purchase of outstanding shares on the open market (“open-market purchases”). If, on the distribution payment date, the last quarterly net asset value per share (“NAV”) is equal to or less than the closing market price per share on such distribution payment date (such condition often referred to as a “market premium”), the reinvestment plan agent will invest the distribution amount in newly issued shares on behalf of the participants. The number of newly issued shares to be credited to each participant’s account will be determined by dividing the dollar amount of the distribution by the greater of (i) the NAV or (ii) 95% of the closing market price on the distribution payment date. If, on the distribution payment date, the NAV is greater than the closing market price per share on such distribution payment date (such condition often referred to as a “market discount”), the reinvestment plan agent may, upon notice from the Company, either (a) invest the distribution amount in newly issued shares on behalf of the participants or (b) invest the distribution amount in shares acquired on behalf of the participants in open-market purchases.

If we do not distribute a certain percentage of our income annually, we will suffer adverse tax consequences, including possible loss of favorable RIC tax treatment. In addition, in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and tax regulations, we include

in income certain amounts that we have not yet received in cash, such as payment-in-kind interest, which represents contractual interest added to the loan balance that becomes due at the end of the loan term, or the accrual of original issue or market discount. Since we may recognize income before or without receiving cash representing such income, we may have difficulty meeting the requirement to distribute at least 90% of our investment company taxable income to obtain tax benefits as a RIC and may be subject to income or excise taxes. In order to satisfy the annual distribution requirement applicable to RICs, we may have the ability to declare a large portion of a dividend in shares of our common stock instead of in cash. As long as a sufficient portion of such dividend is paid in cash and certain requirements are met, the entire distribution would generally be treated as a dividend for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

Recent developments

On November 3, 2020, Gordon Brothers Finance Company (“GBFC”), a private commercial finance company majority owned by the Company, entered into a definitive agreement with Callodine Commercial Finance, Inc. (“Callodine”), whereby Callodine would acquire the loan portfolio and assume the employees and certain operating costs of (collectively, the “Transaction”). As a result of the Transaction, the Company received a partial repayment of $77.7 million on the unsecured debt of GBFC held by the Company. Prior to the partial repayment, the outstanding aggregate balance of the unsecured debt held by the Company was $130.7 million, which made GBFC the Company’s largest portfolio company. In connection with the Transaction, the Company funded $25.0 million in a new senior secured loan issued by an affiliate of Callodine and also retained a $5.0 million investment made during the third quarter via a senior secured bank facility to Gordon Brothers Finance Company, LLC, a subsidiary of GBFC, which entity was acquired by Callodine in the Transaction. The Company’s equity ownership of GBFC was unaffected by the Transaction, and GBFC retained certain assets in the Transaction, primarily consisting of (i) an “acquired portfolio” note in the notional amount of $40.0 million linked to the future performance of the loan portfolio assets acquired by Callodine, (ii) a warrant to purchase equity, issued by a borrower in GBFC’s pre-Transaction loan portfolio, (iii) an earnout note issued by an affiliate of Callodine with a maximum capped payout, subject to future contingencies, of $15.0 million, (iv) any amounts to be released to GBFC from an indemnity escrow account in the amount of $5.0 million established in connection with the Transaction and (v) cash in the amount of $9.4 million. For more information on the Transaction, please see the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on November 4, 2020.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 23(c) of the 1940 Act that from time to time the Company may purchase shares of its common stock in the open market at prevailing market prices.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates. At September 30, 2020, 89% of our yielding debt investments, at fair value, bore interest based on floating rates, such as LIBOR, the Federal Funds Rate or the Prime Rate. The interest rates on such investments generally reset by reference to the current market index after one to six months. Of those yielding floating rate debt investments, 85% contained an interest rate floor. Floating rate investments subject to a floor generally reset by reference to the current market index after one to six months only if the index exceeds the floor. Interest rate sensitivity refers to the change in our earnings that may result from changes in the level of interest rates. Since 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. The Company’s Credit Facility bears interest at variable rates with no interest rate floors, while our 2022 Convertible Notes bears interest at a fixed rate. 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.

The following table shows the approximate annual impact on net investment income of base rate changes in interest rates (considering interest rate floors for variable rate instruments) to our debt portfolio and outstanding borrowings as of September 30, 2020, assuming no changes to our investment and borrowing structure:

	Net Investment Income(1)		Net Investment Income Per Share(1)
Basis Point Change ($ in millions, except per share data)
Up 400 basis points	$	13.9	$	0.20
Up 300 basis points	$	10.4	$	0.15
Up 200 basis points	$	7.0	$	0.10
Up 100 basis points	$	3.5	$	0.05
Down 100 basis points	$	0.1	$	0.00

(1)	Excludes the impact of incentive management fees based on income

While hedging activities may help to insulate us against adverse changes in interest rates, they also may limit our ability to participate in the beneficial interest rates with respect to our portfolio of investments. There can be no assurance that we will be able to effectively hedge our interest rate risk. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, we did not engage in any interest rate hedging activity.

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 Interim Chief Executive Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based on that evaluation, our Interim Chief Executive Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our current disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information relating to us 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 that occurred during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. The Company is continually monitoring and assessing the COVID-19 situation to determine any potential impact on the design and operating effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

From time to time, we and the Advisor may be a party to certain legal proceedings incidental to the normal course of our business, including the enforcement of our rights under contracts with our portfolio companies. Further, third parties may try to seek to impose liability on us in connection with the activities of our portfolio companies. While we cannot predict the outcome of these legal proceedings with certainty, we do not expect that these proceedings will have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the risk factors discussed below and the risk factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 (the "Annual Report") and in our most recently filed registration statement on Form N-2, filed on May 29, 2019, including the information incorporated by reference therein (the “Registration Statement”), which could materially affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results. The risks described in our Annual Report, in the Registration Statement and discussed below are not the only risks facing us. 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.

Incurring additional indebtedness could increase the risk in investing in us.

As a BDC regulated under the 1940 Act, we are generally required to maintain a certain asset coverage for senior securities representing indebtedness (i.e., debt) or stock (i.e., preferred stock).

Following receipt of the necessary stockholder and Board approvals, effective May 2, 2020, the minimum asset coverage ratio requirement was reduced from 200% to 150%, pursuant to Section 61(a)(2) of the 1940 Act, as amended by the Small Business Credit Availability Act (the “SBCAA”). Simultaneously, the Company’s management fee and incentive fees were reduced as follows: (i) management fee was reduced from 1.75% of total assets to 1.50% of total assets; provided that the rate will be further reduced to 1.00% on assets that exceed 200% of net asset value; (ii) the incentive fee based on net investment income was reduced from 20% over a 7% hurdle to 17.5% over a 7% hurdle; and (iii) the incentive fee based on net capital gains was reduced from 20% to 17.5%. Therefore, we may be able to issue an increased amount of senior securities and incur additional indebtedness in the future and, therefore, your risk of an investment in us may increase.

If our asset coverage falls below the required limit, we will not be able to incur additional debt until we are able to comply with the asset coverage applicable to us. This could have a material adverse effect on our operations, and we may not be able to make distributions to stockholders. The actual amount of leverage that we employ will depend on our and our Board of Directors’ assessment of market and other factors at the time of any proposed borrowing. We cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain credit at all or on terms acceptable to us.

Our credit ratings are subject to change and may not reflect all risks of an investment in our debt securities.

Our credit ratings are an assessment by third parties of our ability to pay our obligations and are subject to change. For example, our credit ratings have been changed three times during the current fiscal year and are subject to further change. Such fluctuations in our credit ratings may adversely affect the market value of our debt securities. In addition, our credit ratings may not reflect the potential impact of risks related to market conditions generally or other factors on the market value of or trading market for the publicly issued debt securities.

Events outside of our control, including public health crises such as the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”), may negatively affect the results of our operations.

As of the filing date of this Quarterly Report, there is an outbreak of a highly contagious form of a novel coronavirus known as “COVID-19.” COVID-19 has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization and, in response to the outbreak, the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary has declared a public health emergency in the United States. COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on the global economy, including the U.S. economy, and has resulted in a global economic recession.

Many states, including those in which we and our portfolio companies operate, have issued orders requiring the closure of non-essential businesses and/or requiring residents to stay at home. The COVID-19 pandemic and preventative measures taken to contain or mitigate its spread have caused, and are continuing to cause, business shutdowns, cancellations of events and travel, significant reductions in demand for certain goods and services, reductions in business activity and financial transactions, supply chain interruptions and overall economic and financial market instability both globally and in the United States. Such effects will likely continue for the duration of the pandemic, which is uncertain, and for some period thereafter. Potential consequences of the current unprecedented measures taken in response to the spread of COVID-19, and current market disruptions and volatility that may impact our business include, but are not limited to:

•

sudden, unexpected and/or severe declines in the market price of our securities or net asset value;

•

inability of the Company to accurately or reliably value its portfolio;

•

inability of the Company to comply with certain asset coverage ratios that would prevent the Company from paying dividends to our common stockholders and that could result breaches of covenants or events of default under our credit agreement or debt indentures;

•

inability of the Company to pay any dividends and distributions or service its debt;

•

inability of the Company to maintain its status as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”);

•

increased risk of default or bankruptcy by the companies in which we invest;

•

increased risk of companies in which we invest being unable to weather an extended cessation of normal economic activity and thereby impairing their ability to continue functioning as a going concern;

•

reduced economic demand resulting from mass employee layoffs or furloughs in response to governmental action taken to slow the spread of COVID-19, which could impact the continued viability of the companies in which we invest;

•

companies in which we invest being disproportionally impacted by governmental action aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19 or mitigating its economic effects;

•

limited availability of new investment opportunities;

•

inability for us to replace our existing leverage when it becomes due or replace it on terms as favorable as our existing leverage;

•

a reduction in interest rates, including interest rates based on LIBOR and similar benchmarks, which may adversely impact our ability to lend money at attractive rates; and

•

general threats to the Company’s ability to continue investment operations and to operate successfully as a business development company.

The COVID-19 pandemic (including the preventative measures taken in response thereto) has to date (i) created significant business disruption issues for certain of our portfolio companies, and (ii) materially and adversely impacted the value and performance of certain of our portfolio companies. The COVID-19 pandemic is continuing as of the filing date of this Quarterly Report, and its extended duration may have further adverse impacts on our portfolio companies after September 30, 2020, including for the reasons described below. Although on March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), which contains provisions intended to mitigate the adverse economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is uncertain whether, or how much, our portfolio companies will be able to benefit from the CARES Act or any other subsequent legislation intended to provide financial relief or assistance. As a result of this disruption and the pressures on their liquidity, certain of our portfolio companies have been, or may continue to be, incentivized to draw on most, if not all, of the unfunded portion of any revolving or delayed draw term loans made by us, subject to availability under the terms of such loans.

The effects described above on our portfolio companies could impact their ability to make payments on their loans on a timely basis and may impact their ability to continue making their loan payments on a timely basis or meeting their loan covenants. The inability of portfolio companies to make timely payments or meet loan covenants may in the future require us to undertake amendment actions with respect to our investments or to restructure our investments, which may include the need for us to make additional investments in our portfolio companies (including debt or equity investments) beyond any existing commitments, exchange debt for equity, or change the payment terms of our investments to permit a portfolio company to pay a portion of its interest through payment-in-kind, which would defer

the cash collection of such interest and add it to the principal balance, which would generally be due upon repayment of the outstanding principal.

The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted the fair value of our investments as of September 30, 2020, and the values presently assigned may differ materially from the values that we may ultimately realize with respect to our investments. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic may not yet be fully reflected in the valuation of our investments as our valuations, and particularly valuations of private investments and private companies, are inherently uncertain, may fluctuate over short periods of time and are often based on estimates, comparisons and qualitative evaluations of private information that is often historical. As a result, our valuations at September 30, 2020 may not show the complete or continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting measures taken in response thereto. In addition, write downs in the value of our investments have reduced, and any additional write downs may further reduce, our net asset value (and, as a result, our asset coverage calculation). Accordingly, we may continue to incur additional net unrealized losses or may incur realized losses after September 30, 2020, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The volatility and disruption to the global economy from the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the pace of our investment activity, which could adversely impact our results of operations. This volatility and disruption has also increased spreads in the private debt capital markets.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, BlackRock Capital Investment Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) instituted a work from home policy. Although certain employees are currently allowed to return to their offices in certain circumstances, subject to health and safety protocols, it is expected that most employees will continue to work remotely for the foreseeable future. Extended periods of remote working could strain our technology resources and introduce operational risks, including heightened cybersecurity risk. Remote working environments may be less secure and more susceptible to hacking attacks, including phishing and social engineering attempts that seek to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic.

Despite actions of the U.S. federal government and foreign governments, the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors has contributed to significant volatility and declines in the global public equity markets and global debt capital markets, including the market price of shares of our common stock and the trading prices of our issued debt securities. Shares of our common stock are trading below our net asset value as of the filing date of this Quarterly Report. Market conditions and our trading discount to net asset value may make it difficult for us to raise equity capital because, even though we have approval from our stockholders to sell shares of our common stock at a price below net asset value, we must first obtain approval for such sales from our independent directors and the approval we have obtained from our common stockholders for such sales is only effective until May 15, 2021 unless approved again by our common stockholders for another 12 month period. Absent such stockholder and independent director approval, subject to some limited exceptions, as a BDC we are generally not able to sell shares of our common stock at a price less than net asset value. Moreover, these market conditions may make it difficult to access or obtain new indebtedness with similar terms to our existing indebtedness or otherwise have a negative effect on our cost of capital. See “Risk Factors-Risks Relating to Our Business-Capital markets may experience periods of disruption and instability. Such market conditions may materially and adversely affect debt and equity capital markets in the United States and abroad, which may have a negative impact on our business and operations.” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019.

It is virtually impossible to determine the ultimate impact of COVID-19 at this time. Further, the extent and strength of any economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic abates, including following any "second wave" or other intensifying of the pandemic, is uncertain and subject to various factors and conditions. Accordingly, an investment in the Company is subject to an elevated degree of risk as compared to other market environments.

We may choose to pay dividends in our own stock, in which case you may be required to pay tax in excess of the cash you receive.

We may distribute taxable dividends that are payable to our stockholders in part through the issuance of shares of our common stock. Under certain applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”) and the Treasury regulations and a revenue procedure issued by the Internal Revenue Service, a regulated investment company (“RIC”) may treat a distribution of its own stock as fulfilling its RIC distribution requirements if each stockholder may elect to receive his or her entire distribution in either cash or stock of the RIC, subject to a limitation that the aggregate amount of cash to be distributed to all stockholders must be at least 20% (which has been temporarily reduced to 10% for distributions declared on or after April 1, 2020, and on or before December 31, 2020) of the aggregate declared distribution. If too many stockholders elect to receive their distributions in cash, we must allocate the cash available for distribution among the shareholders electing to receive cash (with the balance of the distribution paid in shares of our common stock). If we decide to make any distributions consistent with this revenue procedure that are payable in part in our stock, U.S. taxable stockholders receiving such dividends generally will be required to include the full amount of the dividend (whether received in cash, our stock, or a combination thereof) as ordinary income (or as long-term capital gain to the extent such distribution is properly reported as a capital gain dividend) to the extent of our current and accumulated earnings and profits for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a result, a U.S. stockholder may be required to pay tax with respect to such dividends in excess of any cash received. If a U.S. stockholder sells the stock it receives as a dividend in order to pay this tax, the sales proceeds may be less than the amount included in income with respect to the dividend, depending on the market price of our stock at the time of the sale.

Furthermore, with respect to non-U.S. stockholders, we may be required to withhold U.S. tax with respect to such dividends, including in respect of all or a portion of such dividend that is payable in stock. If a significant number of our stockholders determine to sell shares of our stock in order to pay taxes owed on dividends, it may put downward pressure on the trading price of our stock. In addition, to the extent our stock is trading below our NAV per share, our NAV per share will be diluted.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Sales of unregistered securities

None.

Issuer purchases of equity securities

The following table provides information regarding our purchases of our common stock for each month in the nine months period ended September 30, 2020:

Period	Average Price Paid per Share (1)		Total Number of Shares Purchased		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs		Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
January 2020	$	—		—		—		5,000,000
February 2020		4.56		69,601		69,601		4,930,399
March 2020		3.61		916,953		916,953		4,013,446
April 2020		—		—		—		4,013,446
May 2020		—		—		—		4,013,446
June 2020		—		—		—		4,013,446
July 2020		—		—		—		4,013,446
August 2020		—		—		—		4,013,446
September 2020		—		—		—		4,013,446
	$	3.68		986,554		986,554

(1)	The average price paid per share includes $0.03 commission fee per share.

The repurchase plan does not obligate us to acquire any specific number of shares and may be discontinued at any time. We intend to fund any repurchases with available cash and borrowings under the Credit Facility.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not Applicable

Item 5. Other Information

None.

Item 6. Exhibits.

(a)

Exhibits.


31.1*		Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2*		Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32*		Certification of CEO and CFO Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

*	Filed herewith

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	BLACKROCK CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION

Date: November 4, 2020	By:	/s/ James E. Keenan
		James E. Keenan
		Interim Chief Executive Officer

Date: November 4, 2020	By:	/s/ Michael Pungello
		Michael Pungello
		Interim Chief Financial Officer and Interim Treasurer