First Eagle Alternative Capital BDC, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2015 March (Form 10-Q)
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
x | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. |
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2015
OR
¨ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. |
For the transition period from to
Commission file number 814-00789
THL CREDIT, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware | 27-0344947 | |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |
100 Federal St., 31st Floor, Boston, MA | 02110 | |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrants Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 800-450-4424
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, as amended, during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ¨ No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer | ¨ | Accelerated filer | x | |||
Non-Accelerated filer | ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) | Smaller reporting company | ¨ |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Yes ¨ No x
The number of shares of the registrants common stock, $0.001 par value per share, outstanding at May 11, 2015 was 33,905,202.
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THL CREDIT, INC.
FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2015
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THL Credit, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities
(in thousands, except per share data)
March 31, 2015 |
December 31, 2014 |
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Assets: |
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Investments at fair value: |
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Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments (cost of $679,238 and $726,811, respectively) |
$ | 687,176 | $ | 732,862 | ||||
Controlled investments (cost of $60,199 and $52,208, respectively) |
61,200 | 51,349 | ||||||
Non-controlled, affiliated investments (cost of $9 and $9, respectively) |
9 | 9 | ||||||
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Total investments at fair value (cost of $739,446 and $779,028, respectively) |
$ | 748,385 | $ | 784,220 | ||||
Cash |
7,519 | 2,656 | ||||||
Interest, dividends, and fees receivable |
7,524 | 6,221 | ||||||
Deferred financing costs |
6,629 | 7,021 | ||||||
Due from affiliate |
892 | 1,216 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets |
589 | 684 | ||||||
Other deferred assets |
544 | 600 | ||||||
Receivable for paydown of investments |
327 | 329 | ||||||
Deferred offering costs |
44 | | ||||||
Receivable for investments sold |
| 9,538 | ||||||
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Total assets |
$ | 772,453 | $ | 812,485 | ||||
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Liabilities: |
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Loans payable |
$ | 261,851 | $ | 294,851 | ||||
Notes payable |
50,000 | 50,000 | ||||||
Payable for investment purchased |
| 10,400 | ||||||
Accrued incentive fees |
4,033 | 4,175 | ||||||
Base management fees payable |
3,005 | 2,810 | ||||||
Deferred tax liability |
2,392 | 2,565 | ||||||
Accrued expenses and other payables |
1,244 | 1,856 | ||||||
Other deferred liabilities |
1,274 | 1,418 | ||||||
Accrued credit facility fees and interest |
482 | 576 | ||||||
Interest rate derivative |
395 | 213 | ||||||
Accrued administrator expenses |
122 | | ||||||
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Total liabilities |
324,798 | 368,864 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8) |
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Net Assets: |
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Preferred stock, par value $.001 per share, 100,000 preferred shares authorized, no preferred shares issued and outstanding |
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Common stock, par value $.001 per share, 100,000 common shares authorized, 33,905 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively |
34 | 34 | ||||||
Paid-in capital in excess of par |
448,554 | 448,726 | ||||||
Net unrealized appreciation on investments, net of provision for taxes of $2,392 and $2,565, respectively |
6,547 | 2,627 | ||||||
Net unrealized depreciation on interest rate derivative |
(395 | ) | (213 | ) | ||||
Accumulated undistributed net realized losses |
(13,331 | ) | (13,360 | ) | ||||
Accumulated undistributed net investment income |
6,246 | 5,807 | ||||||
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Total net assets |
447,655 | 443,621 | ||||||
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Total liabilities and net assets |
$ | 772,453 | $ | 812,485 | ||||
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Net asset value per share |
$ | 13.20 | $ | 13.08 | ||||
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See accompanying notes to these consolidated financial statements.
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THL Credit, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share data)
For the three months ended March 31, | ||||||||
2015 | 2014 | |||||||
Investment Income: |
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From non-controlled, non-affiliated investments: |
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Interest income |
$ | 20,909 | $ | 17,552 | ||||
Dividend income |
| 2,147 | ||||||
Other income |
1,653 | 442 | ||||||
From non-controlled, affiliated investments: |
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Other income |
596 | 754 | ||||||
From controlled investments: |
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Interest income |
238 | | ||||||
Dividend income |
328 | |||||||
Other income |
38 | | ||||||
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Total investment income |
23,762 | 20,895 | ||||||
Expenses: |
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Interest and fees on borrowings |
3,081 | 2,089 | ||||||
Base management fees |
3,005 | 2,524 | ||||||
Incentive fees |
2,978 | 2,745 | ||||||
Administrator expenses |
947 | 927 | ||||||
Other general and administrative expenses |
686 | 562 | ||||||
Amortization of deferred financing costs |
426 | 307 | ||||||
Professional fees |
334 | 311 | ||||||
Directors fees |
200 | 149 | ||||||
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Total expenses |
11,657 | 9,614 | ||||||
Income tax provision, excise and other taxes |
195 | 581 | ||||||
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Net investment income |
11,910 | 10,700 | ||||||
Realized Gain and Change in Unrealized Appreciation on Investments: |
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Net realized gain on non-controlled, non-affiliated investments |
30 | 299 | ||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments: |
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Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments |
1,886 | (609 | ) | |||||
Controlled, non-affiliated investments |
1,861 | | ||||||
Non-controlled, affiliated investments |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments |
3,747 | (609 | ) | |||||
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Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investments |
3,777 | (310 | ) | |||||
Provision for taxes on realized gain on investments |
| (321 | ) | |||||
Benefit for taxes on unrealized gain on investments |
173 | 971 | ||||||
Interest rate derivative periodic interest payments, net |
(116 | ) | (113 | ) | ||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on interest rate derivative |
(182 | ) | 54 | |||||
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations |
$ | 15,562 | $ | 10,981 | ||||
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Net investment income per common share: |
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Basic and diluted |
$ | 0.35 | $ | 0.32 | ||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations per common share: |
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Basic and diluted |
$ | 0.46 | $ | 0.32 | ||||
Dividends declared and paid |
$ | 0.34 | $ | 0.34 | ||||
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding: |
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Basic and diluted |
33,905 | 33,905 |
See accompanying notes to these consolidated financial statements.
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THL Credit, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets
(in thousands, except per share data)
For the three months ended March 31, | ||||||||
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Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations: |
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Net investment income |
$ | 11,910 | $ | 10,700 | ||||
Interest rate derivative periodic interest payments, net |
(116 | ) | (113 | ) | ||||
Net realized gain on investments |
30 | 299 | ||||||
Income tax provision, realized gain |
| (321 | ) | |||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments |
3,747 | (609 | ) | |||||
Benefit for taxes on unrealized gain on investments |
173 | 971 | ||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on interest rate derivative |
(182 | ) | 54 | |||||
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations |
15,562 | 10,981 | ||||||
Distributions to stockholders |
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Distributions to stockholders from net investment income |
(11,528 | ) | (9,244 | ) | ||||
Distributions to stockholders from net realized gain |
| (2,284 | ) | |||||
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Total distributions to stockholders |
(11,528 | ) | (11,528 | ) | ||||
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Total increase (decrease) in net assets |
4,034 | (547 | ) | |||||
Net assets at beginning of period |
443,621 | 452,942 | ||||||
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Net assets at end of period |
$ | 447,655 | $ | 452,395 | ||||
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Common shares outstanding at end of period |
33,905 | 33,905 | ||||||
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THL Credit, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
For the three months ended March 31, | ||||||||
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Cash flows from operating activities |
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations |
$ | 15,562 | $ | 10,981 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: |
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Net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments |
(3,747 | ) | 609 | |||||
Net change in unrealized depreciation (appreciation) on interest rate derivative |
182 | (54 | ) | |||||
Net realized loss on investments |
6 | 455 | ||||||
Increase in investments due to PIK |
(591 | ) | (535 | ) | ||||
Amortization of deferred financing costs |
426 | 307 | ||||||
Accretion of discounts on investments and other fees |
(720 | ) | (1,106 | ) | ||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Purchases of investments, net of payable for investment purchased |
(28,248 | ) | (133,036 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from sale and paydown of investments |
68,274 | 38,322 | ||||||
Increase in interest, dividends and fees receivable |
(1,303 | ) | (416 | ) | ||||
Decrease in other deferred assets |
56 | 56 | ||||||
Decrease in due from affiliate |
324 | 186 | ||||||
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets |
95 | 49 | ||||||
Decrease in accrued expenses |
(654 | ) | (234 | ) | ||||
Decrease in accrued credit facility fees and interest |
(94 | ) | (344 | ) | ||||
Increase in income taxes payable |
| 559 | ||||||
Decrease in deferred tax liability |
(173 | ) | (1,085 | ) | ||||
Increase in base management fees payable |
195 | 281 | ||||||
Increase in accrued administrator expenses |
122 | 269 | ||||||
(Decrease) increase in other deferred liabilities |
(144 | ) | 247 | |||||
(Decrease) increase in accrued incentive fees payable |
(142 | ) | 1,065 | |||||
Increase in due to affiliate |
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
49,426 | (83,400 | ) | |||||
Cash flows from financing activities |
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Borrowings under credit facility |
20,500 | 122,550 | ||||||
Repayments under credit facility |
(53,500 | ) | (21,500 | ) | ||||
Distributions paid to stockholders |
(11,528 | ) | (11,528 | ) | ||||
Financing and offering costs paid |
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities |
(44,563 | ) | 89,522 | |||||
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Net increase in cash |
4,863 | 6,122 | ||||||
Cash, beginning of period |
2,656 | 7,829 | ||||||
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Cash, end of period |
$ | 7,519 | $ | 13,951 | ||||
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Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information: |
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Cash interest paid |
$ | 3,003 | $ | 1,916 | ||||
Income taxes paid |
$ | 66 | $ | 2 | ||||
PIK income earned |
$ | 594 | $ | 535 |
See accompanying notes to these consolidated financial statements.
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THL Credit, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Schedule of Investments
March 31, 2015
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Type of Investment/Portfolio company(1)(2) |
Industry |
Interest Rate(3) | Initial Acquisition Date |
Maturity/ Dissolution Date |
Principal(4) No. of Shares / No. of Units |
Amortized Cost |
Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||
Non-controlled/non-affiliated |
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First lien secured debt |
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20-20 Technologies Inc.(5) |
IT services | 10.8%(6) | 9/12/2012 | 3/31/2019 | $ | 31,400 | $ | 31,090 | $ | 31,400 | ||||||||||||||
Airborne Tactical Advantage Company, LLC |
Aerospace & defense | 11.0%(25) | 9/7/2011 | 3/7/2016 | 3,583 | 3,540 | 3,565 | |||||||||||||||||
Airborne Tactical Advantage Company, LLC |
Aerospace & defense | 11.0%(25) | 6/24/2014 | 3/7/2016 | 2,329 | 2,303 | 2,318 | |||||||||||||||||
Allied Wireline Services, LLC |
Energy / Utilities | 9.5% (LIBOR + 8.0%) |
2/28/2014 | 2/28/2019 | 9,799 | 9,419 | 9,309 | |||||||||||||||||
BeneSys Inc. |
Business services | 10.8% (LIBOR + 9.8%) |
3/31/2014 | 3/31/2019 | 8,559 | 8,412 | 8,473 | |||||||||||||||||
BeneSys Inc.(7)(8) |
Business services | 10.8% (LIBOR + 9.8%) |
8/1/2014 | 3/31/2019 | | (10 | ) | | ||||||||||||||||
Charming Charlie, LLC. |
Retail & grocery | 9.0% (LIBOR + 8.0%) |
12/18/2013 | 12/31/2019 | 16,743 | 16,531 | 16,868 | |||||||||||||||||
Copperweld Bimetallics LLC |
Industrials | 12.0% | 12/11/2013 | 12/11/2018 | 20,350 | 19,702 | 20,350 | |||||||||||||||||
CRS Reprocessing, LLC |
Manufacturing | 10.5% (LIBOR + 9.5%) |
6/16/2011 | 6/16/2016 | 15,461 | 15,461 | 14,687 | |||||||||||||||||
Dodge Data & Analytics LLC |
IT services | 9.8% (LIBOR + 8.8%) |
11/20/2014 | 10/31/2019 | 12,968 | 12,723 | 12,741 | |||||||||||||||||
Duff & Phelps Corporation(9) |
Financial services | 4.5% (LIBOR + 3.5%) |
5/15/2013 | 4/23/2020 | 246 | 248 | 245 | |||||||||||||||||
Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. |
IT services | 10.8%(6) | 2/15/2013 | 12/28/2017 | 9,171 | 9,087 | 9,171 | |||||||||||||||||
Food Processing Holdings, LLC |
Food & beverage | 10.5% (LIBOR +9.5%) |
10/31/2013 | 10/31/2018 | 22,202 | 21,861 | 22,202 | |||||||||||||||||
Harrison Gypsum, LLC |
Industrials | 10.0% (LIBOR + 8.5% and 0.5% PIK)(10) |
12/21/2012 | 12/21/2017 | 32,177 | 31,837 | 31,533 | |||||||||||||||||
Hart InterCivic, Inc. |
IT services | 12.5% (LIBOR + 10.0% Cash + 1.0% PIK) |
7/1/2011 | 7/1/2016 | 8,568 | 8,517 | 8,396 | |||||||||||||||||
Hart InterCivic, Inc.(7) |
IT services | 11.5% (LIBOR + 10.0% Cash) |
7/1/2011 | 7/1/2016 | 3,000 | 2,985 | 3,000 | |||||||||||||||||
HEALTHCAREfirst, Inc. |
Healthcare | 13.2%(6) | 8/31/2012 | 8/30/2017 | 8,433 | 8,292 | 7,927 | |||||||||||||||||
Holland Intermediate Acquisition Corp. |
Energy / Utilities | 10.0% (LIBOR + 9.0%) |
5/29/2013 | 5/29/2018 | 24,227 | 23,865 | 23,258 | |||||||||||||||||
Holland Intermediate Acquisition Corp.(7) |
Energy / Utilities | 10.0% (LIBOR + 9.0%) |
5/29/2013 | 5/29/2018 | | | | |||||||||||||||||
Igloo Products Corp. |
Consumer products | 11.3% (LIBOR + 9.8%) |
3/28/2014 | 3/28/2020 | 38,286 | 37,508 | 37,712 | |||||||||||||||||
Key Brand Entertainment, Inc. |
Media, entertainment and leisure | 9.8% (LIBOR + 8.5%) |
8/8/2013 | 8/8/2018 | 12,684 | 12,500 | 12,684 | |||||||||||||||||
Key Brand Entertainment, Inc. |
Media, entertainment and leisure | 12.5% (LIBOR + 11.3%) |
5/29/2014 | 8/8/2018 | 2,874 | 2,826 | 2,874 | |||||||||||||||||
Key Brand Entertainment, Inc.(7)(8) |
Media, entertainment and leisure | 9.8% (LIBOR + 8.5%) |
8/8/2013 | 8/8/2018 | | (20 | ) | | ||||||||||||||||
Key Brand Entertainment, Inc.(8) |
Media, entertainment and leisure | 12.5% (LIBOR + 11.3%) |
5/29/2014 | 8/8/2018 | | (50 | ) | | ||||||||||||||||
LAI International, Inc. |
Manufacturing | 10.4%(6) | 10/22/2014 | 10/22/2019 | 19,308 | 18,899 | 18,899 | |||||||||||||||||
LAI International, Inc.(7) |
Manufacturing | 10.4%(6) | 10/22/2014 | 10/22/2019 | | | | |||||||||||||||||
Loadmaster Derrick & Equipment, Inc. |
Energy / Utilities | 11.3% (LIBOR + 10.3%) |
9/28/2012 | 9/28/2017 | 8,558 | 8,431 | 7,959 | |||||||||||||||||
Loadmaster Derrick & Equipment, Inc.(7) |
Energy / Utilities | 11.3% (LIBOR + 10.3%) |
9/28/2012 | 9/28/2017 | 3,878 | 3,878 | 3,606 | |||||||||||||||||
Loadmaster Derrick & Equipment, Inc.(7) |
Energy / Utilities | 11.3% (LIBOR + 10.3%) |
7/16/2014 | 9/28/2017 | 3,393 | 3,338 | 3,155 | |||||||||||||||||
OEM Group, Inc. |
Manufacturing | 15.0% (12.5% Cash + 2.5% PIK)(10) |
10/7/2010 | 10/7/2015 | 26,739 | 26,616 | 25,402 | |||||||||||||||||
OEM Group, Inc. |
Manufacturing | 15.0% (12.5% Cash + 2.5% PIK)(10) |
6/6/2014 | 10/7/2015 | 3,062 | 3,057 | 2,909 | |||||||||||||||||
Virtus Pharmaceuticals, LLC |
Healthcare | 10.2%(6) | 7/17/2014 | 7/17/2019 | 19,997 | 19,563 | 19,797 | |||||||||||||||||
Wheels Up Partners, LLC |
Transportation | 9.6% (LIBOR + 8.6%) |
1/31/2014 | 10/15/2022 | 9,466 | 9,353 | 9,372 | |||||||||||||||||
Wheels Up Partners, LLC |
Transportation | 9.6% (LIBOR + 8.6%) |
8/27/2014 | 7/15/2023 | 6,068 | 6,068 | 6,007 | |||||||||||||||||
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Subtotal first lien secured debt |
$ | 383,529 | $ | 377,830 | $ | 375,819 | ||||||||||||||||||
Second lien debt |
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Aerogroup International Inc. |
Consumer products | 9.0% (LIBOR + 8.0%) |
6/9/2014 | 12/9/2019 | $ | 13,648 | $ | 13,407 | $ | 12,829 | ||||||||||||||
Aerogroup International Inc.(7)(8) |
Consumer products | 9.0% (LIBOR + 8.0%) |
6/9/2014 | 12/9/2019 | | (43 | ) | | ||||||||||||||||
Alex Toys, LLC |
Consumer products | 11.0% (LIBOR + 10.0%) |
6/30/2014 | 12/30/2019 | 17,000 | 16,695 | 16,745 | |||||||||||||||||
Allen Edmonds Corporation |
Consumer products | 10.0% (LIBOR + 9.0%) |
11/26/2013 | 5/27/2019 | 7,333 | 7,215 | 7,260 | |||||||||||||||||
BBB Industries US Holding, Inc. |
Manufacturing | 9.8% (LIBOR + 8.8%) |
10/7/2014 | 11/18/2022 | 4,500 | 4,238 | 4,286 | |||||||||||||||||
Connecture, Inc. |
Healthcare | 12.0% (LIBOR + 11.0%) |
3/18/2013 | 7/15/2018 | 21,831 | 21,621 | 22,049 | |||||||||||||||||
Expert Global Solutions, Inc. |
Business services | 12.5% (LIBOR + 10.3% and 0.8% PIK)(10) |
6/21/2013 | 10/3/2018 | 12,703 | 12,841 | 12,687 | |||||||||||||||||
Expert Global Solutions, Inc. |
Business services | 13.0% PIK | 6/21/2013 | 10/3/2018 | 144 | 3 | 144 | |||||||||||||||||
Hostway Corporation |
IT services | 10.0% (LIBOR + 8.8%) |
12/27/2013 | 12/13/2020 | 12,000 | 11,792 | 11,880 | |||||||||||||||||
Oasis Legal Finance Holding Company LLC |
Financial services | 10.5% | 9/30/2013 | 9/30/2018 | 13,246 | 13,047 | 13,379 | |||||||||||||||||
Sheplers, Inc. |
Retail & grocery | 13.2% (LIBOR + 11.7%) |
12/20/2011 | 12/20/2016 | 11,426 | 11,307 | 11,426 | |||||||||||||||||
Specialty Brands Holdings, LLC |
Restaurants | 11.3% (LIBOR + 9.8%) |
7/16/2013 | 7/16/2018 | 20,977 | 20,675 | 20,558 | |||||||||||||||||
Synarc-Biocore Holdings, LLC |
Healthcare | 9.3% (LIBOR + 8.3%) |
3/13/2014 | 3/13/2022 | 11,000 | 10,900 | 10,120 | |||||||||||||||||
Vision Solutions, Inc. |
IT services | 9.5% (LIBOR + 8.0%) |
3/31/2011 | 7/23/2017 | 11,625 | 11,581 | 11,567 | |||||||||||||||||
Washington Inventory Service |
Business services | 10.3% (LIBOR + 9.0%) |
12/27/2012 | 6/20/2019 | 11,000 | 10,893 | 11,000 | |||||||||||||||||
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Subtotal second lien debt |
$ | 168,433 | $ | 166,172 | $ | 165,930 |
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See accompanying notes to these consolidated financial statements.
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THL Credit, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Schedule of Investments(Continued)
March 31, 2015
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Type of Investment/Portfolio company(1)(2) |
Industry |
Interest Rate(3) | Initial Acquisition Date |
Maturity/ Dissolution Date |
Principal(4) No. of Shares / No. of Units |
Amortized Cost |
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Subordinated debt |
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A10 Capital, LLC(7) |
Financial services | 12.0% | 8/25/2014 | 2/25/2021 | $ | 5,444 | $ | 5,393 | $ | 5,444 | ||||||||||||||
Dr. Fresh, LLC |
Consumer products | 14.0% (12.0% Cash + 2.0% PIK)(10) |
5/15/2012 | 11/15/2017 | 14,816 | 14,652 | 14,520 | |||||||||||||||||
Gold, Inc. |
Consumer products | 11.0% | 12/31/2012 | 6/30/2019 | 16,788 | 16,788 | 16,704 | |||||||||||||||||
Martex Fiber Southern Corp. |
Industrials | 13.5% (12.0% Cash + 1.5% PIK)(10) |
4/30/2012 | 10/31/2019 | 9,060 | 8,965 | 8,289 | |||||||||||||||||
Sheplers, Inc. |
Retail & grocery | 17.0% (10.0% Cash + 7.0% PIK)(11) |
12/20/2011 | 12/20/2017 | 2,076 | 2,057 | 2,076 | |||||||||||||||||
Tri Starr Management Services, Inc. |
IT services | 15.8% (12.5% Cash + 3.3% PIK)(10) |
3/4/2013 | 3/4/2019 | 19,071 | 18,803 | 15,734 | |||||||||||||||||
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Subtotal subordinated debt |
$ | 67,255 | $ | 66,658 | $ | 62,767 | ||||||||||||||||||
Equity investments(13) |
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A10 Capital, LLC(12)(14)(21) |
Financial services | 8/25/2014 | 2,967 | $ | 9,890 | $ | 9,890 | |||||||||||||||||
Aerogroup International Inc.(22) |
Consumer products | 6/9/2014 | 253,616 | 11 | | |||||||||||||||||||
Aerogroup International Inc.(23) |
Consumer products | 6/9/2014 | 28,180 | 1,108 | 585 | |||||||||||||||||||
AIM Media Texas Operating, |
Media, entertainment and leisure | 6/21/2012 | 0.763636 | 764 | 905 | |||||||||||||||||||
Airborne Tactical Advantage Company, LLC(22) |
Aerospace & defense | 9/7/2011 | 512 | 113 | | |||||||||||||||||||
Airborne Tactical Advantage Company, LLC(21) |
Aerospace & defense | 9/17/2013 | 225 | 169 | 200 | |||||||||||||||||||
Allied Wireline Services, |
Energy / Utilities | 2/28/2014 | 619 | 619 | 664 | |||||||||||||||||||
Allied Wireline Services, |
Energy / Utilities | 2/28/2014 | 501 | 175 | 224 | |||||||||||||||||||
Firebirds International, LLC(22) |
Restaurants | 5/17/2011 | 1,906 | 191 | 300 | |||||||||||||||||||
Food Processing Holdings, LLC(22) |
Food & beverage | 4/20/2010 | 162.44 | 163 | 230 | |||||||||||||||||||
Food Processing Holdings, LLC(22) |
Food & beverage | 4/20/2010 | 406.09 | 408 | 824 | |||||||||||||||||||
Hostway Corporation(22) |
IT services | 12/27/2013 | 20,000 | 200 | | |||||||||||||||||||
Hostway Corporation(22) |
IT services | 12/27/2013 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 2,111 | |||||||||||||||||||
Igloo Products Corp.(12)(22) |
Consumer products | 4/30/2014 | 2,406 | 2,407 | 2,407 | |||||||||||||||||||
OEM Group, Inc.(22)(23) |
Manufacturing | 10/7/2010 | | | | |||||||||||||||||||
Surgery Center Holdings, |
Healthcare | 4/20/2013 | 469,673 | | 6,200 | |||||||||||||||||||
Virtus Pharmaceuticals, LLC(15)(22) |
Healthcare | 3/31/2015 | 6,796.47 | 127 | 145 | |||||||||||||||||||
Virtus Pharmaceuticals, LLC(15)(21) |
Healthcare | 3/31/2015 | 83.92 | 94 | 94 | |||||||||||||||||||
Virtus Pharmaceuticals, LLC(15)(21) |
Healthcare | 3/31/2015 | 589.76 | 590 | 590 | |||||||||||||||||||
Wheels Up Partners, LLC(12)(15)(22) |
Transportation | 1/31/2014 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
YP Equity Investors, LLC(12)(15)(22) |
Media, entertainment and leisure | 5/8/2012 | | | 4,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 19,829 | $ | 30,369 | ||||||||||||||||||||
CLO residual interests |
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Adirondack Park CLO |
Structured Products | 13.5% | 3/27/2013 | | $ | 7,981 | $ | 8,382 | ||||||||||||||||
Dryden CLO, Ltd.(5)(16) |
Structured Products | 14.8% | 9/12/2013 | | 7,733 | 8,299 | ||||||||||||||||||
Flagship VII, Ltd.(5)(16) |
Structured Products | 13.8% | 12/18/2013 | | 3,982 | 4,199 | ||||||||||||||||||
Flagship VIII, Ltd.(5)(16) |
Structured Products | 12.8% | 10/3/2014 | | 8,450 | 8,500 | ||||||||||||||||||
Sheridan Square CLO, |
Structured Products | 15.5% | 3/12/2013 | | 5,316 | 5,812 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Subtotal CLO residual interests |
$ | 33,462 | $ | 35,192 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Duff & Phelps |
Financial services | 16.8% | 6/1/2012 | | $ | 11,877 | $ | 13,496 | ||||||||||||||||
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Subtotal investment in payment rights |
$ | 11,877 | $ | 13,496 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Investments in funds(17) |
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Freeport Financial SBIC Fund LP |
Financial services | 6/14/2013 | $ | 2,544 | $ | 2,544 | $ | 2,545 | ||||||||||||||||
Gryphon Partners 3.5, L.P. |
Financial services | 11/20/2012 | 1,251 | 866 | 1,058 | |||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 3,795 | $ | 3,410 | $ | 3,603 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total non-controlled/non-affiliated investments153.52% of net asset value |
$ | 623,012 | $ | 679,238 | $ | 687,176 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Type of Investment/Portfolio company(1)(2) |
Industry |
Interest Rate(3) | Initial Acquisition Date |
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Thibaut, Inc(18) |
Consumer products | 12.0% | 6/19/2014 | $ | 6,504 | $ | 6,432 | $ | 6,504 | |||||||||||||||
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$ | 6,504 | $ | 6,432 | $ | 6,504 | ||||||||||||||||||
Subordinated debt |
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Dimont & Associates, Inc.(18)(24) |
Financial services | 11.0% PIK | 10/20/2014 | 4/20/2018 | $ | 4,556 | $ | 4,474 | $ | 2,962 | ||||||||||||||
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$ | 4,556 | $ | 4,474 | $ | 2,962 | ||||||||||||||||||
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C&K Market, Inc.(18)(22) |
Retail & grocery | 11/3/2010 | 1,967,367 | $ | 2,271 | $ | 10,613 | |||||||||||||||||
C&K Market, Inc.(18)(21) |
Retail & grocery | 11/3/2010 | 1,967,367 | 10,956 | 9,837 | |||||||||||||||||||
Dimont & Associates, Inc.(18)(22) |
Financial services | 10/20/2014 | 50,004 | 6,569 | | |||||||||||||||||||
Thibaut, Inc(12)(13)(18)(19)(21) |
Consumer products | 6/19/2014 | 4,747 | 4,697 | 4,934 | |||||||||||||||||||
Thibaut, Inc(12)(13)(18)(22) |
Consumer products | 6/19/2014 | 20,639 | | 1,205 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Subtotal equity |
$ | 24,493 | $ | 26,589 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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THL Credit Logan JV LLC(12)(17)(18)(20)(22) |
Financial services | 12/3/2014 | | 24,800 | 25,145 | |||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 24,800 | $ | 25,145 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Total controlled investments13.67% of net asset value |
$ | 11,060 | $ | 60,199 | $ | 61,200 | ||||||||||||||||||
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THL Credit Greenway Fund LLC(12)(17)(22) |
Financial services | 1/27/2011 | 5 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
THL Credit Greenway Fund II |
Financial services | 3/1/2013 | 4 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 9 | $ | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Total non-controlled/affiliated investments0.00% of net asset value |
$ | 9 | $ | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Total investments167.18% of net asset value |
$ | 634,072 | $ | 739,446 | $ | 748,385 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Counterparty | Instrument | Interest Rate | Expiration Date |
# of Contracts | Notional | Cost | Fair Value | |||||||||||||||
ING Capital Markets, LLC |
Interest Rate Swap Pay Fixed/Receive Floating | 1.1425%/LIBOR | 05/10/17 | 1 | $ | 50,000 | $ | | $ | (395 | ) | |||||||||||
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Total derivative instruments0.09% of net asset value |
$ | 50,000 | $ | | $ | (395 | ) | |||||||||||||||
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(1) | All debt investments are income-producing, unless otherwise noted. Equity and member interests are non-income-producing unless otherwise noted. |
(2) | All investments are pledged as collateral under the Revolving Facility and Term Loan Facility. |
(3) | Variable interest rate investments bear interest in reference to LIBOR or ABR, which are effective as of March 31, 2015. LIBOR loans are typically indexed to 30-day, 60-day, 90-day or 180-day LIBOR rates, at the borrowers option, and ABR rates are typically indexed to the current prime rate or federal funds rate. Both LIBOR and ABR rates are subject to interest floors. |
(4) | Principal includes accumulated PIK, or paid-in-kind, interest and is net of repayments. |
(5) | Foreign company at the time of investment and, as a result, is not a qualifying asset under Section 55(a) of the 1940 Act. |
(6) | Unitranche investment; interest rate reflected represents the implied interest rate earned on the investment for the most recent quarter. |
(7) | Issuer pays 0.50% unfunded commitment fee on delayed draw term loan and revolving loan facility. |
(8) | The negative cost is the result of the capitalized discount being greater than the principal amount outstanding on the loan. |
(9) | Publicly-traded company with a market capitalization in excess of $250 million at the time of investment and, as a result, is not a qualifying asset under Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940. |
(10) | At the option of the issuer, interest can be paid in cash or cash and PIK. The percentage of PIK shown is the maximum PIK that can be elected by the company. |
(11) | Issuer has the option to increase its aggregate interest rate to 18.5% all PIK for a period of time under certain conditions in the credit agreement. |
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(12) | Member interests of limited liability companies are the equivalent of the stock of corporations. |
(13) | Equity ownership may be held as a commitment amount, in shares or in units of companies related to the portfolio company. |
(14) | Preferred stock investment return is income-producing with a stated rate of 12% cash and 2% PIK due on a monthly basis |
(15) | Interest held by a wholly owned subsidiary of THL Credit, Inc. |
(16) | Income-producing security with no stated coupon; interest rate reflects an estimation of the effective yield to expected maturity as of March 31, 2015. |
(17) | Non-registered investment company at the time of investment and, as a result, is not a qualifying asset under Section 55(a) of the 1940 Act. |
(18) | As defined in Section 2(a)(9) of the 1940 Act, the Company is deemed to control this portfolio company because it owns more than 25% of the portfolio companys outstanding voting securities. |
(19) | Part of our preferred stock investment return is income-producing with a stated rate of 3% due on a quarterly basis. |
(20) | On December 3, 2014, the Company entered into an agreement with Perspecta to create THL Credit Logan JV LLC, or Logan JV, a joint venture, which will invest primarily in senior secured first lien term loans. All Logan JV investment decisions must be unanimously approved by the Logan JV investment committee consisting of one representative from each of the Company and Perspecta. Although the Company owns more than 25% of the voting securities of Logan JV, the Company does not believe that it has control over Logan JV (other than for purposes of the 1940 Act or otherwise). |
(21) | Preferred stock |
(22) | Common stock, member interest, and warrants |
(23) | Warrants received at initial acquisition date at no cost to the Company |
(24) | Loan was on non-accrual as of March 31, 2015. |
(25) | Amended rate of 12.5% effective on April 1, 2015. |
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Industry | Interest Rate(3) |
Initial Acquisition Date |
Maturity/ Dissolution Date |
Principal(4) No. of Shares / No. of Units |
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Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments170.46% of net asset value |
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20-20 Technologies Inc.(5) |
IT services | 10.8%(6) | 9/12/2012 | 3/31/2019 | $ | 31,600 | $ | 31,275 | $ | 31,600 | ||||||||||||||
Airborne Tactical Advantage Company, LLC |
Aerospace & defense |
11.0% | 9/7/2011 | 3/7/2016 | 4,000 | 3,939 | 3,980 | |||||||||||||||||
Airborne Tactical Advantage Company, LLC |
Aerospace & defense |
11.0% | 6/24/2014 | 3/7/2016 | 2,600 | 2,563 | 2,587 | |||||||||||||||||
Allied Wireline Services, LLC |
Energy / Utilities |
9.5% (LIBOR + 8.0%) |
2/28/2014 | 2/28/2019 | 9,928 | 9,524 | 9,630 | |||||||||||||||||
BeneSys Inc. |
Business services |
10.8% (LIBOR + 9.8%) |
3/31/2014 | 3/31/2019 | 8,611 | 8,457 | 8,525 | |||||||||||||||||
BeneSys Inc.(7)(8) |
Business services |
10.8% (LIBOR + 9.8%) |
8/1/2014 | 3/31/2019 | | (10 | ) | | ||||||||||||||||
Charming Charlie, LLC. |
Retail & grocery |
9.0% (LIBOR + 8.0%) |
12/18/2013 | 12/31/2019 | 26,798 | 26,446 | 26,459 | |||||||||||||||||
Copperweld Bimetallics LLC |
Industrials | 12.0% | 12/11/2013 | 12/11/2018 | 20,625 | 19,934 | 20,212 | |||||||||||||||||
CRS Reprocessing, LLC |
Manufacturing | 10.5% (LIBOR + 9.5%) |
6/16/2011 | 6/16/2015 | 15,461 | 15,447 | 14,687 | |||||||||||||||||
Dodge Data & Analytics LLC |
IT services | 9.8% (LIBOR + 8.8%) |
11/20/2014 | 10/31/2019 | 13,000 | 12,745 | 12,745 | |||||||||||||||||
Duff & Phelps Corporation(9) |
Financial services |
4.5% (LIBOR + 3.5%) |
5/15/2013 | 4/23/2020 | 246 | 249 | 244 | |||||||||||||||||
Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. |
IT services | 10.7%(6) | 2/15/2013 | 12/28/2017 | 9,300 | 9,208 | 9,300 | |||||||||||||||||
Food Processing Holdings, LLC |
Food & beverage |
10.5% (LIBOR +9.5%) |
10/31/2013 | 10/31/2018 | 22,202 | 21,842 | 22,202 | |||||||||||||||||
Harrison Gypsum, LLC |
Industrials | 10.0% (LIBOR + 8.5% and 0.5% PIK)(10) |
12/21/2012 | 12/21/2017 | 25,963 | 25,699 | 25,444 | |||||||||||||||||
Hart InterCivic, Inc. |
IT services | 12.3% (LIBOR + 9.8% Cash + 1.0% PIK) |
7/1/2011 | 7/1/2016 | 8,556 | 8,496 | 8,342 | |||||||||||||||||
Hart InterCivic, Inc.(7) |
IT services | 11.3% (LIBOR + 9.8% Cash) |
7/1/2011 | 7/1/2016 | 3,000 | 2,982 | 3,000 | |||||||||||||||||
HEALTHCAREfirst, Inc. |
Healthcare | 13.6%(6) | 8/31/2012 | 8/30/2017 | 8,558 | 8,403 | 8,173 | |||||||||||||||||
Holland Intermediate Acquisition Corp. |
Energy / Utilities |
10.0% (LIBOR + 9.0%) |
5/29/2013 | 5/29/2018 | 24,227 | 23,841 | 23,500 | |||||||||||||||||
Holland Intermediate Acquisition Corp.(7) |
Energy / Utilities |
10.0% (LIBOR + 9.0%) |
5/29/2013 | 5/29/2018 | | | | |||||||||||||||||
Igloo Products Corp. |
Consumer products |
11.3% (LIBOR + 9.8%) |
3/28/2014 | 3/28/2020 | 38,286 | 37,479 | 37,425 | |||||||||||||||||
Ingenio Acquisition, LLC |
Media, entertainment and leisure |
11.3% (10.3% Cash + 1.0% PIK) |
5/9/2013 | 3/14/2019 | 9,108 | 8,971 | 9,108 |
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Key Brand Entertainment, Inc. |
Media, entertainment and leisure |
9.8% (LIBOR + 8.5%) |
8/8/2013 | 8/8/2018 | 12,849 | 12,651 | 12,849 | |||||||||||||||||
Key Brand Entertainment, Inc. |
Media, entertainment and leisure |
12.5% (LIBOR + 11.3%) |
5/29/2014 | 8/8/2018 | 2,874 | 2,823 | 2,874 | |||||||||||||||||
Key Brand Entertainment, Inc.(7)(8) |
Media, entertainment and leisure |
9.8% (LIBOR + 8.5%) |
8/8/2013 | 8/8/2018 | | (21 | ) | | ||||||||||||||||
Key Brand Entertainment, Inc.(8) |
Media, entertainment and leisure |
12.5% (LIBOR + 11.3%) |
5/29/2014 | 8/8/2018 | | (54 | ) | | ||||||||||||||||
LAI International, Inc. |
Manufacturing | 10.1%(6) | 10/22/2014 | 10/22/2019 | 19,308 | 18,899 | 18,899 | |||||||||||||||||
LAI International, Inc. |
Manufacturing | 10.1%(6) | 10/22/2014 | 10/22/2019 | | | | |||||||||||||||||
Loadmaster Derrick & Equipment, Inc. |
Energy / Utilities |
9.3% (LIBOR + 8.3%) |
9/28/2012 | 9/28/2017 | 8,828 | 8,686 | 7,990 | |||||||||||||||||
Loadmaster Derrick & Equipment, Inc.(7) |
Energy / Utilities |
9.3% (LIBOR + 8.3%) |
9/28/2012 | 9/28/2017 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 3,620 | |||||||||||||||||
Loadmaster Derrick & Equipment, Inc.(7) |
Energy / Utilities |
9.3% (LIBOR + 8.3%) |
7/16/2014 | 9/28/2017 | 3,500 | 3,439 | 3,168 | |||||||||||||||||
OEM Group, Inc. |
Manufacturing | 15.0% (12.5% Cash + 2.5% PIK)(10) |
10/7/2010 | 10/7/2015 | 26,597 | 26,376 | 24,735 | |||||||||||||||||
OEM Group, Inc. |
Manufacturing | 15.0% (12.5% Cash + 2.5% PIK)(10) |
6/6/2014 | 10/7/2015 | 3,044 | 3,036 | 2,892 | |||||||||||||||||
Virtus Pharmaceuticals, LLC |
Healthcare | 10.7%(6) | 7/17/2014 | 7/17/2019 | 20,124 | 19,667 | 19,822 | |||||||||||||||||
Wheels Up Partners, LLC |
Transportation | 9.6% (LIBOR + 8.6%) |
1/31/2014 | 10/15/2022 | 9,629 | 9,510 | 9,533 | |||||||||||||||||
Wheels Up Partners, LLC |
Transportation | 9.6% (LIBOR + 8.6%) |
8/27/2014 | 7/15/2023 | 3,763 | 3,763 | 3,726 | |||||||||||||||||
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$ | 396,753 | $ | 390,265 | $ | 387,271 | ||||||||||||||||||
Second lien debt |
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Aerogroup International Inc. |
Consumer products |
9.0% (LIBOR + 8.0%) |
6/9/2014 | 12/9/2019 | $ | 13,648 | $ | 13,397 | $ | 13,102 | ||||||||||||||
Aerogroup International |
Consumer products |
9.0% (LIBOR + 8.0%) |
6/9/2014 | 12/9/2019 | | (45 | ) | | ||||||||||||||||
Alex Toys, LLC |
Consumer products |
11.0% (LIBOR + 10.0%) |
6/30/2014 | 12/30/2019 | 17,000 | 16,683 | 16,683 | |||||||||||||||||
Allen Edmonds Corporation |
Consumer products |
10.0% (LIBOR + 9.0%) |
11/26/2013 | 5/27/2019 | 7,333 | 7,210 | 7,223 | |||||||||||||||||
BBB Industries US Holding, Inc. |
Manufacturing | 9.8% (LIBOR + 8.8%) |
10/7/2014 | 11/18/2022 | 7,500 | 7,059 | 7,144 | |||||||||||||||||
Connecture, Inc. |
Healthcare | 12.0% (LIBOR + 11.0%) |
3/18/2013 | 7/15/2018 | 21,831 | 21,609 | 22,049 | |||||||||||||||||
Expert Global Solutions, Inc. |
Business services |
12.5% (LIBOR + 10.3% and 0.8% PIK)(10) |
6/21/2013 | 10/3/2018 | 12,703 | 12,849 | 12,576 | |||||||||||||||||
Expert Global Solutions, Inc. |
Business services |
13.0% PIK | 6/21/2013 | 10/3/2018 | 144 | | 143 | |||||||||||||||||
Hostway Corporation |
IT services | 10.0% (LIBOR + 8.8%) |
12/27/2013 | 12/13/2020 | 12,000 | 11,785 | 11,880 | |||||||||||||||||
Oasis Legal Finance Holding Company LLC |
Financial services |
10.5% | 9/30/2013 | 9/30/2018 | 13,246 | 13,035 | 13,312 | |||||||||||||||||
Sheplers, Inc. |
Retail & grocery |
13.2% (LIBOR + 11.7%) |
12/20/2011 | 12/20/2016 | 11,426 | 11,292 | 11,426 | |||||||||||||||||
Specialty Brands Holdings, LLC |
Restaurants | 11.3% (LIBOR + 9.8%) |
7/16/2013 | 7/16/2018 | 20,977 | 20,656 | 20,453 | |||||||||||||||||
Synarc-Biocore Holdings, LLC |
Healthcare | 9.3% (LIBOR + 8.3%) |
3/13/2014 | 3/13/2022 | 11,000 | 10,898 | 10,010 | |||||||||||||||||
Vision Solutions, Inc. |
IT services | 9.5% (LIBOR + 8.0%) |
3/31/2011 | 7/23/2017 | 11,625 | 11,577 | 11,509 | |||||||||||||||||
Washington Inventory Service |
Business services |
10.3% (LIBOR + 9.0%) |
12/27/2012 | 6/20/2019 | 11,000 | 10,886 | 11,000 | |||||||||||||||||
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Subtotal second lien secured debt |
$ | 171,433 | $ | 168,891 | $ | 168,510 |
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments(Continued)
December 31, 2014
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Type of Investment/ Portfolio company(1)(2) |
Industry | Interest Rate(3) | Initial Acquisition Date |
Maturity/ Dissolution Date |
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Amortized Cost |
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A10 Capital, LLC(7) |
Financial services |
12.0% | 8/25/2014 | 2/25/2021 | $ | 5,444 | $ | 5,391 | $ | 5,431 | ||||||||||||||
Country Pure Foods, LLC |
Food & beverage |
13.0% | 8/13/2010 | 2/13/2017 | 16,181 | 16,181 | 16,181 | |||||||||||||||||
Dr. Fresh, LLC |
Consumer products |
14.0% (12.0% Cash + 2.0% PIK)(10) |
5/15/2012 | 11/15/2017 | 14,743 | 14,565 | 14,448 | |||||||||||||||||
Gold, Inc. |
Consumer products |
12.0% | 12/31/2012 | 6/30/2019 | 16,788 | 16,788 | 16,620 | |||||||||||||||||
Martex Fiber Southern Corp. |
Industrials | 13.5% (12.5% Cash + 1.5% PIK)(10) |
4/30/2012 | 10/31/2019 | 9,026 | 8,928 | 8,394 | |||||||||||||||||
Sheplers, Inc. |
Retail & grocery |
17.0% (10.0% Cash + 7.0% PIK)(11) |
12/20/11 | 12/20/2017 | 2,040 | 2,020 | 2,040 | |||||||||||||||||
The Studer Group, L.L.C. |
Healthcare | 12.0% | 9/29/2011 | 1/31/2019 | 16,910 | 16,910 | 16,910 | |||||||||||||||||
Tri Starr Management Services, Inc. |
IT services | 15.8% (12.5% Cash + 3.3% PIK)(10) |
3/4/2013 | 3/4/2019 | 18,918 | 18,637 | 16,080 | |||||||||||||||||
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Subtotal subordinated debt |
$ | 100,050 | $ | 99,420 | $ | 96,104 | ||||||||||||||||||
Equity investments(13) |
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A10 Capital, LLC(12)(14)(23) |
Financial services |
8/25/2014 | 2,967 | $ | 9,837 | $ | 9,837 | |||||||||||||||||
Aerogroup International Inc.(24) |
Consumer products |
6/9/2014 | 253,616 | 11 | | |||||||||||||||||||
Aerogroup International Inc.(25) |
Consumer products |
6/9/2014 | 28,180 | 1,108 | 467 | |||||||||||||||||||
AIM Media Texas Operating, |
Media, entertainment and leisure |
6/21/2012 | 0.763636 | 764 | 857 | |||||||||||||||||||
Airborne Tactical Advantage Company, LLC(24) |
Aerospace & defense |
9/7/2011 | 511,812 | 113 | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||
Airborne Tactical Advantage Company, LLC(23) |
Aerospace & defense |
9/17/2013 | 225,000 | 169 | 204 | |||||||||||||||||||
Allied Wireline Services, |
Energy / Utilities |
2/28/2014 | 619 | 619 | 779 | |||||||||||||||||||
Allied Wireline Services, |
Energy / Utilities |
2/28/2014 | 501 | 175 | 302 | |||||||||||||||||||
Firebirds International, LLC(24) |
Restaurants | 5/17/2011 | 1,906 | 191 | 300 | |||||||||||||||||||
Food Processing Holdings, LLC(24) |
Food & beverage |
4/20/2010 | 162.44 | 163 | 226 | |||||||||||||||||||
Food Processing Holdings, LLC(24) |
Food & beverage |
4/20/2010 | 406.09 | 408 | 642 | |||||||||||||||||||
Hostway Corporation(24) |
IT services | 12/27/2013 | 20,000 | 200 | | |||||||||||||||||||
Hostway Corporation(24) |
IT services | 12/27/2013 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 2,111 | |||||||||||||||||||
Igloo Products Corp.(12) (24) |
Consumer products |
4/30/2014 | 2,406 | 2,407 | 2,241 | |||||||||||||||||||
OEM Group, Inc.(24)(25) |
Manufacturing | 10/7/2010 | | | | |||||||||||||||||||
Surgery Center Holdings, Inc.(12)(24) |
Healthcare | 4/20/2013 | 469,673 | | 6,200 | |||||||||||||||||||
Wheels Up Partners, LLC(12)(15)(24) |
Transportation | 1/31/2014 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
YP Equity Investors, LLC(12)(15)(24) |
Media, entertainment and leisure |
5/8/2012 | | | 4,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Subtotal equity |
$ | 18,965 | $ | 29,175 | ||||||||||||||||||||
CLO residual interests |
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Adirondack Park CLO Ltd.(5)(16) |
Structured Products |
12.8% | 3/27/2013 | | $ | 8,172 | $ | 8,216 | ||||||||||||||||
Dryden CLO, Ltd.(5)(16) |
Structured Products |
13.8% | 9/12/2013 | | 8,040 | 8,244 | ||||||||||||||||||
Flagship VII, Ltd.(5)(16) |
Structured Products |
13.8% | 12/18/2013 | | 4,105 | 4,305 | ||||||||||||||||||
Flagship VIII, Ltd.(5)(16) |
Structured Products |
12.8% | 10/3/2014 | | 8,450 | 8,450 | ||||||||||||||||||
Sheridan Square CLO, Ltd(5)(16) |
Structured Products |
14.5% | 3/12/2013 | | 5,446 | 5,720 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Subtotal CLO residual interests |
$ | 34,213 | $ | 34,935 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Duff & Phelps Corporation(9)(16) |
Financial services |
16.8% | 6/1/2012 | | $ | 11,877 | $ | 13,488 | ||||||||||||||||
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Subtotal investment in payment rights |
$ | 11,877 | $ | 13,488 |
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THL Credit, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Schedule of Investments(Continued)
December 31, 2014
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Type of Investment/ Portfolio company(1)(2) |
Industry | Interest Rate(3) | Initial Acquisition Date |
Maturity/ Dissolution Date |
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Amortized Cost |
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Freeport Financial SBIC Fund LP |
Financial services |
6/14/2013 | $ | 2,314 | $ | 2,314 | $ | 2,316 | ||||||||||||||||
Gryphon Partners 3.5, L.P. |
Financial services |
11/20/2012 | 1,251 | 866 | 1,063 | |||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 3,565 | $ | 3,180 | $ | 3,379 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total non-controlled/non-affiliated investments170.46% of net asset value |
$ | 671,801 | $ | 726,811 | $ | 732,862 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Thibaut, Inc(18) |
Consumer products |
12.0% | 6/19/2014 | $ | 6,520 | $ | 6,445 | $ | 6,520 | |||||||||||||||
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Subtotal first lien secured debt |
$ | 6,520 | $ | 6,445 | $ | 6,520 | ||||||||||||||||||
Subordinated debt |
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Dimont & Associates, |
Financial services |
11.0% PIK |
10/20/2014 | 4/20/2018 | $ | 4,556 | $ | 4,473 | $ | 4,556 | ||||||||||||||
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Subtotal subordinated debt |
$ | 4,556 | $ | 4,473 | $ | 4,556 | ||||||||||||||||||
Equity investments |
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C&K Market, Inc.(18)(19)(24) |
Retail & grocery |
11/3/2010 | 1,967,367 | $ | 2,271 | $ | 6,036 | |||||||||||||||||
C&K Market, Inc.(18)(19)(23) |
Retail & grocery |
11/3/2010 | 1,967,367 | 10,956 | 9,837 | |||||||||||||||||||
Dimont & Associates, |
Financial services |
10/20/2014 | 50,004 | 6,569 | 2,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
Thibaut, Inc(12)(13)(18)(21)(23) |
Consumer products |
6/19/2014 | 4,747 | 4,694 | 4,874 | |||||||||||||||||||
Thibaut, Inc(12)(13)(18)(24) |
Consumer products |
6/19/2014 | 20,639 | | 785 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Subtotal equity |
$ | 24,490 | $ | 23,532 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Investments in Logan JV |
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THL Credit Logan JV |
Financial services |
12/3/2014 | | 16,800 | 16,741 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Subtotal investments in funds |
$ | 16,800 | $ | 16,741 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Total controlled investments6.32% of net asset value |
$ | 11,076 | $ | 52,208 | $ | 51,349 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Non-controlled/affiliated investments0.00% of net asset value |
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THL Credit Greenway Fund LLC(12) (17)(24) |
Financial services |
1/27/2011 | 5 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
THL Credit Greenway Fund II LLC(12)(17)(24) |
Financial services |
3/1/2013 | 4 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Subtotal investments in funds |
$ | 9 | $ | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total non-controlled/affiliated investments0.00% of net asset value |
$ | 9 | $ | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Total investments176.78% of net asset value |
$ | 682,877 | $ | 779,028 | $ | 784,220 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Consolidated Schedule of Investments(Continued)
December 31, 2014
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Counterparty | Instrument | Interest Rate | Expiration Date |
# of Contracts | Notional | Cost | Fair Value | |||||||||||||||
ING Capital Markets, LLC |
Interest Rate Swap Pay Fixed/Receive Floating |
1.1425%/LIBOR | 05/10/17 | 1 | $ | 50,000 | $ | | $ | (213 | ) | |||||||||||
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Total derivative instruments0.03% of net asset value |
$ | 50,000 | $ | | $ | (213 | ) | |||||||||||||||
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(1) | All debt investments are income-producing, unless otherwise noted. Equity and member interests are non-income-producing unless otherwise noted. |
(2) | All investments are pledged as collateral under the Revolving Facility and Term Loan Facility. |
(3) | Variable interest rate investments bear interest in reference to LIBOR or ABR, which are effective as of December 31, 2014. LIBOR loans are typically indexed to 30-day, 60-day, 90-day or 180-day LIBOR rates, at the borrowers option, and ABR rates are typically indexed to the current prime rate or federal funds rate. Both LIBOR and ABR rates are subject to interest floors. |
(4) | Principal includes accumulated PIK, or paid-in-kind, interest and is net of repayments. |
(5) | Foreign company at the time of investment and, as a result, is not a qualifying asset under Section 55(a) of the 1940 Act. |
(6) | Unitranche investment; interest rate reflected represents the implied interest rate earned on the investment for the most recent quarter. |
(7) | Issuer pays 0.50% unfunded commitment fee on delayed draw term loan and revolving loan facility. |
(8) | The negative cost is the result of the capitalized discount being greater than the principal amount outstanding on the loan. |
(9) | Publicly-traded company with a market capitalization in excess of $250 million at the time of investment and, as a result, is not a qualifying asset under Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940. |
(10) | At the option of the issuer, interest can be paid in cash or cash and PIK. The percentage of PIK shown is the maximum PIK that can be elected by the company. |
(11) | Issuer has the option to increase its aggregate interest rate to 18.5% all PIK for a period of time under certain conditions in the credit agreement. |
(12) | Member interests of limited liability companies are the equity equivalents of the stock of corporations. |
(13) | Equity ownership may be held in shares or units of companies related to the portfolio company. |
(14) | Preferred stock investment return is income-producing with a stated rate of 12% cash and 2% PIK due on a monthly basis |
(15) | Interest held by a wholly owned subsidiary of THL Credit, Inc. |
(16) | Income-producing security with no stated coupon; interest rate reflects an estimation of the effective yield to expected maturity as of December 31, 2014. |
(17) | Non-registered investment company at the time of investment and, as a result, is not a qualifying asset under Section 55(a) of the 1940 Act. |
(18) | As defined in Section 2(a)(9) of the 1940 Act, the Company is deemed to control this portfolio company because it owns more than 25% of the portfolio companys outstanding voting securities. |
(19) | C&K Market, Inc., or C&K, filed for bankruptcy in November 2013. On August 12, 2014, the date C&K emerged from bankruptcy, the cost basis of the senior subordinated note, certain interest due and warrants totaling $14,272 were converted to common and preferred equity. In connection with the extinguishment and conversion to equity, the Company recognized a loss in the amount of $1,000. See Note 4, Realized Gains and Losses on Investments for additional detail. |
(20) | On October 20, 2014, THL Credit restructured its investment in Wingspan Portfolio Holdings, Inc., or Wingspan. As part of the restructuring, THL Credit exchanged the cost basis of its subordinated term loan totaling $18,447 for a controlled equity position of an affiliated entity, Dimont Acquisition Inc., or Dimont. In connection with the restructuring and conversion to equity, the Company recognized a loss in the amount of $11,878 and invested $4,557 in the subordinated term loan of Dimont. See Note 4, Realized Gains and Losses on Investments for additional detail. |
(21) | Part of our preferred stock investment return is income-producing with a stated rate of 3% due on a quarterly basis. |
(22) | On December 3, 2014, the Company entered into an agreement with Perspecta to create THL Credit Logan JV LLC, or Logan JV, a joint venture, which will invest primarily in senior secured first lien term loans. All Logan JV investment decisions must be unanimously approved by the Logan JV investment committee consisting of one representative from each of the Company and Perspecta. Although the Company owns more than 25% of the voting securities of Logan JV, the Company does not believe that it has control over Logan JV (other than for purposes of the 1940 Act or otherwise). |
(23) | Preferred stock |
(24) | Common stock, member interest, and warrants |
(25) | Warrants received at initial acquisition date at no cost to the Company |
See accompanying notes to these consolidated financial statements.
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THL Credit, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2015
(in thousands, except per share data)
1. Organization
THL Credit, Inc., or the Company, was organized as a Delaware corporation on May 26, 2009 and was initially funded on July 23, 2009. The Company has elected to be regulated as a business development company, or BDC, under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or 1940 Act. The Company has elected to be treated for tax purposes as a regulated investment company, or RIC, under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or as amended, the Code. The Companys investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation, primarily through privately negotiated investments in debt and equity securities of middle market companies.
On April 20, 2010, in anticipation of completing an initial public offering and formally commencing principal operations, the Company entered into a purchase and sale agreement with THL Credit Opportunities, L.P. and THL Credit Partners BDC Holdings, L.P., or BDC Holdings, an affiliate of the Company, to effectuate the sale by THL Credit Opportunities, L.P. to the Company of certain securities valued at $62,107, as determined by the Companys board of directors, and on the same day issued 4,140 shares of common stock to BDC Holdings valued at $15.00 per share, pursuant to such agreement, in exchange for the aforementioned securities. Subsequently, the Company filed an election to be regulated as a BDC.
On April 21, 2010, the Company completed its initial public offering, formally commencing principal operations, and sold 9,000 shares of its common stock through a group of underwriters at a price of $13.00 per share, less an underwriting discount and commissions totaling $0.8125 per share. Concurrently, the Company sold 6,308 shares of its common stock to BDC Holdings at $13.00 per share, the sale of which was not subject to an underwriting discount and commission. On April 27, 2010, the Company closed the sale of the aforementioned 15,308 shares and received $190,684 of net proceeds, which includes an underwriting discount and offering expenses.
On May 26, 2010, the underwriters exercised their over-allotment option under the underwriting agreement and elected to purchase an additional 337 shares of common stock at $13.00 per share resulting in additional net proceeds of $3,892, which includes an underwriting discount and offering expenses.
On September 25, 2012, the Company closed a public equity offering selling 6,095 shares of its common stock through a group of underwriters at a price of $14.09 per share, less an underwriting discount and offering expenses, and received $81,657 in net proceeds.
On June 24, 2013, the Company closed a public equity offering selling 7,590 shares of its common stock through a group of underwriters at a price of $14.62 per share, less an underwriting discount and offering expenses, and received $106,179 in net proceeds.
In November 2014, the Company closed a public debt offering selling $50,000 of 6.75% Notes due 2021, or the Notes, including the exercise of the over allotment option, through a group of underwriters, less an underwriting discount, and received net proceeds of $48,500.
The Company has established wholly owned subsidiaries, THL Credit AIM Media Holdings Inc., THL Credit Holdings, Inc. and THL Credit YP Holdings Inc., which are structured as Delaware entities, or tax blockers, to hold equity or equity-like investments in portfolio companies organized as limited liability companies, or LLCs (or other forms of pass-through entities). Tax blockers are not consolidated for income tax purposes and may incur income tax expense as a result of their ownership of portfolio companies.
The Company has a wholly owned subsidiary, THL Corporate Finance, Inc. and THL Corporate Finance, LLC, its wholly owned subsidiary, serves as the administrative agent on certain investment transactions.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The Company is an investment company following the accounting and reporting guidance under the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 946, Financial Services Investment Companies.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation S-X under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Company generally will not consolidate its interest in any company other than in investment company subsidiaries and controlled operating companies substantially all of whose business consists of providing services to the Company.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company have been presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) and pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q
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and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, certain disclosures accompanying annual financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP are omitted. In the opinion of management, the unaudited financial results included herein contain all adjustments, consisting solely of normal accruals, considered necessary for the fair statement of financial statements for the interim period included herein. The current periods results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for the period ended December 31, 2015. The financial results of the Companys portfolio companies are not consolidated in the financial statements. The accounting records of the Company are maintained in U.S. dollars.
Consolidation
The Company follows the guidance in ASC Topic 946 Financial ServicesInvestment Companies and will not generally consolidate its investment in a company other than an investment company subsidiary or a controlled operating company whose business consists of providing services to the Company. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the results of its wholly owned subsidiaries in its consolidated financial statements. The Company does not consolidate its non-controlling interest in THL Credit Logan JV LLC, or Logan JV. See also the disclosure below under the heading, Significant Accounting PoliciesTHL Credit Logan JV LLC.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that may affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Changes in the economic environment, financial markets, credit worthiness of the Companys portfolio companies and any other parameters used in determining these estimates could cause actual results to differ and these differences could be material.
Cash
Cash consists of funds held in demand deposit accounts at several financial institutions and, at certain times, balances may exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insured limit and is therefore subject to credit risk. There were no cash equivalents as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.
Deferred Financing Costs
Deferred financing costs consist of fees and expenses paid in connection with the closing of credit facilities and the public debt offering of Notes. These costs are capitalized at the time of payment and are amortized using the straight line and effective yield methods over the term of the credit facilities and notes, respectively.
Deferred Offering Costs
Deferred offering costs consist of fees and expenses incurred in connection with the offer and sale of the Companys common stock, including legal, accounting, printing fees and other related expenses, as well as costs incurred in connection with the filing of a shelf registration statement. These costs are capitalized when incurred and recognized as a reduction of offering proceeds when the offering becomes effective.
Deferred Revenue
Deferred revenues consist of proceeds received for interest and other fees for which the earnings process is not yet complete. Such amounts will be recognized into income over such time that the income is earned.
Interest Rate Derivative
The Company recognizes derivatives as either interest rate derivative assets or liabilities at fair value on its Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities with valuation changes and interest rate payments recorded as net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on interest rate derivative and interest rate derivative periodic interest payments, net, respectively, on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. See also the disclosure in Note 7, Interest Rate Derivative.
Partial Loan Sales
The Company follows the guidance in ASC Topic 860 Transfers and Servicing when accounting for loan participations and other partial loan sales. Such guidance requires a participation or other partial loan sale to meet the definition of a participating interest, as defined in the guidance as a pro-rata ownership interest in an entire financial asset, in order for sale treatment to be allowed. Participations or other partial loan sales which do not meet the definition of a participating interest remain on the Companys consolidated statements of asset and liabilities and the proceeds are recorded as a secured borrowing until the definition is met.
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts of the Companys financial instruments, including cash, accounts payable and accrued expenses, approximate fair value due to their short-term nature. The carrying amounts and fair values of the Companys long-term obligations are disclosed in Note 6, Borrowings.
Valuation of Investments
Investments, for which market quotations are readily available, are valued using market quotations, which are generally obtained from an independent pricing service or broker-dealers or market makers. Debt and equity securities, for which market quotations are not readily available or are not considered to be the best estimate of fair value, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Companys board of directors. Because the Company expects that there will not be a readily available market value for many of the investments in the Companys portfolio, it is expected that many of the Companys portfolio investments values will be determined in good faith by the Companys board of directors in accordance with a documented valuation policy that has been reviewed and approved by our board of directors in accordance with GAAP. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Companys investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a readily available market value existed for such investments, and the differences could be material.
With respect to investments for which market quotations are not readily available, the Companys board of directors undertakes a multi-step valuation process each quarter, as described below:
| the Companys quarterly valuation process begins with each portfolio company or investment being initially valued by the investment professionals responsible for the portfolio investment; |
| preliminary valuation conclusions are then documented and discussed with senior management of THL Credit Advisors LLC, or the Advisor; |
| to the extent determined by the audit committee of the Companys board of directors, independent valuation firms are used to conduct independent appraisals and review the Advisors preliminary valuations in light of their own independent assessment; |
| the audit committee of the Companys board of directors reviews the preliminary valuations of the Advisor and independent valuation firms and, if necessary, responds and supplements the valuation recommendation of the independent valuation firms to reflect any comments; and |
| the Companys board of directors discusses valuations and determines the fair value of each investment in the Companys portfolio in good faith based on the input of the Advisor, the respective independent valuation firms and the audit committee. |
The types of factors that the Company may take into account in fair value pricing its investments include, as relevant, the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio companys ability to make payments and its earnings and discounted cash flows, the markets in which the portfolio company does business, comparison to publicly traded securities and other relevant factors. The Company generally utilizes an income approach to value its debt investments and a combination of income and market approaches to value its equity investments. With respect to unquoted securities, the Advisor and the Companys board of directors, in consultation with the Companys independent third party valuation firms, values each investment considering, among other measures, discounted cash flow models, comparisons of financial ratios of peer companies that are public and other factors, which valuation is then approved by the board of directors. For debt investments, the Company generally determines the fair value primarily using an income, or yield, approach that analyzes the discounted cash flows of interest and principal for the debt security, as set forth in the associated loan agreements, as well as the financial position and credit risk of each portfolio investments. The Companys estimate of the expected repayment date is generally the legal maturity date of the instrument. The yield analysis considers changes in leverage levels, credit quality, portfolio company performance and other factors. The enterprise value is used to determine the value of equity investments and for debt investments that are credit impaired, close to maturity or where the Company also holds a controlling equity interest. The method for determining enterprise value uses a multiple analysis, whereby appropriate multiples are applied to the portfolio companys net income before net interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA.
The Company values its interest rate derivative agreement using an income approach that analyzes the discounted cash flows associated with the interest rate derivative agreement. Significant inputs to the discounted cash flows methodology include the forward interest rate yield curves in effect as of the end of the measurement period and an evaluation of the counterpartys credit risk.
The Company values its residual interest investments in collateralized loan obligations using an income approach that analyzes the discounted cash flows of its residual interest. The discounted cash flows model utilizes prepayment, re-investment and loss assumptions based on historical experience and projected performance, economic factors, the characteristics of the underlying cash flow, and comparable yields for similar collateralized loan obligation fund subordinated notes or equity, when available. Specifically, the Company uses Intex cash flow models, or an appropriate substitute to form the basis for the valuation of the Companys residual interest. The models use a set of assumptions including projected default rates, recovery rates, reinvestment rates and prepayment rates in order to arrive at estimated cash flows. The assumptions are based on available market data and projections provided by third parties as well as management estimates.
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The Company values its investment in payment rights using an income approach that analyzes the discounted projected future cash flow streams assuming an appropriate discount rate, which will among other things consider other transactions in the market, the current credit environment, performance of the underlying portfolio company and the length of the remaining payment stream.
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 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 fair value pricing the Companys investments include, as relevant: available current market data, including relevant and applicable market trading and transaction comparables, applicable market yields and multiples, the current investment performance rating, security covenants, call protection provisions, information rights, the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio companys ability to make payments, 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, transaction comparables, the Companys principal market as the reporting entity and enterprise values, among other factors.
In accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures under GAAP, the Company discloses the fair value of its investments in a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The guidance establishes three levels of the fair value hierarchy as follows:
Level 1Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;
Level 2Quoted prices in markets that are not considered to be active or financial instruments for which significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly;
Level 3Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.
The level of an asset or liability within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. However, the determination of what constitutes observable requires significant judgment by management.
The Company considers whether the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased and identifies transactions that are not orderly in determining fair value. Accordingly, if the Company determines that either the volume and/or level of activity for an asset or liability has significantly decreased (from normal conditions for that asset or liability) or price quotations or observable inputs are not associated with orderly transactions, increased analysis and management judgment will be required to estimate fair value. Valuation techniques such as an income approach might be appropriate to supplement or replace a market approach in those circumstances.
The Company has adopted the authoritative guidance under GAAP for estimating the fair value of investments in investment companies that have calculated net asset value per share in accordance with the specialized accounting guidance for Investment Companies. Accordingly, in circumstances in which net asset value per share of an investment is determinative of fair value, the Company estimates the fair value of an investment in an investment company using the net asset value per share of the investment (or its equivalent) without further adjustment if the net asset value per share of the investment is determined in accordance with the specialized accounting guidance for investment companies as of the reporting entitys measurement date.
Investment Risk
The value of investments will generally fluctuate with, among other things, changes in prevailing interest rates, U.S. federal tax rates, counterparty risk, general economic conditions, the condition of certain financial markets, developments or trends in any particular industry and the financial condition of the issuer. During periods of limited liquidity and higher price volatility, the Companys ability to dispose of investments at a price and time that the Company deems advantageous may be impaired. The extent of this exposure is reflected in the carrying value of these financial assets and recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Lower-quality debt securities involve greater risk of default or price changes due to changes in the credit quality of the issuer. The value of lower-quality debt securities often fluctuates in response to company, political, or economic developments and can decline significantly over short periods of time or during periods of general or regional economic difficulty. Lower-quality debt securities can be thinly traded or have restrictions on resale, making them difficult to sell at an acceptable price. The default rate for lower-quality debt securities is likely to be higher during economic recessions or periods of high interest rates.
Security Transactions, Payment-in-Kind, Income Recognition, Realized/Unrealized Gains or Losses
Security transactions are recorded on a trade-date basis. The Company measures realized gains or losses by the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the amortized cost basis of the investment, using the specific
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identification method. The Company reports changes in fair value of investments that are measured at fair value as a component of net change in unrealized appreciation on investments in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company reports changes in fair value of the interest rate derivative that is measured at fair value as a component of net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on interest rate derivative in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Interest income, adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discount, is recorded on an accrual basis to the extent that the Company expects to collect such amounts. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date. Original issue discount, principally representing the estimated fair value of detachable equity or warrants obtained in conjunction with the acquisition of debt securities, and market discount or premium are capitalized and accreted or amortized into interest income over the life of the respective security using the effective yield method. The amortized cost of investments represents the original cost adjusted for the accretion/amortization of discounts and premiums and upfront loan origination fees.
Loans are placed on non-accrual status when principal or interest payments are past due 30 days or more and/or when it is no longer probable that principal or interest will be collected. However, the Company may make exceptions to this policy if the loan has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection. The Company records the reversal of any previously accrued income against the same income category reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. As of March 31, 2015, the Company had one loan on non-accrual with an amortized cost basis of $4,474 and fair value of $2,962. As of December 31, 2014, the Company had no loans on non-accrual.
The Company has investments in its portfolio which contain a contractual paid-in-kind, or PIK, interest provision. PIK interest is computed at the contractual rate specified in each investment agreement, is added to the principal balance of the investment, and is recorded as income. The Company will cease accruing PIK interest if there is insufficient value to support the accrual or if the Company does not expect amounts to be collectible and will generally only begin to recognize PIK income again when all principal and interest have been paid or upon the restructuring of the investment where the interest is deemed collectable. To maintain the Companys status as a RIC, PIK interest income, which is considered investment company taxable income, must be paid out to stockholders in the form of dividends even though the Company has not yet collected the cash. Amounts necessary to pay these dividends may come from available cash.
The following shows a rollforward of PIK income activity for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:
Three months ended March 31, | ||||||||
2015 | 2014 | |||||||
Accumulated PIK balance, beginning of period |
$ | 7,041 | $ | 6,064 | ||||
PIK income capitalized/receivable |
593 | 535 | ||||||
PIK received in cash from repayments |
(1,389 | ) | | |||||
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$ | 6,245 | $ | 6,599 | ||||
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Interest income from the Companys TRA and CLO residual interests is recorded based upon an estimation of an effective yield to expected maturity using anticipated cash flows. Amounts in excess of income recognized are recorded as a reduction to the cost basis of the investment. The Company monitors the anticipated cash flows from its TRA and CLO residual interests and will adjust its effective yield periodically as needed.
The Company capitalizes and amortizes upfront loan origination fees received in connection with the closing of investments. The unearned income from such fees is accreted into interest income over the contractual life of the loan based on the effective interest method. Upon prepayment of a loan or debt security, any prepayment premiums, unamortized upfront loan origination fees, and unamortized discounts are recorded as interest income.
In certain investment transactions, the Company may provide advisory services. For services that are separately identifiable and external evidence exists to substantiate fair value, income is recognized as earned. The Company had no income from advisory services related to portfolio companies for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.
The Company may also generate revenue in the form of fees from the management of Greenway and Greenway II, prepayment premiums, commitment, loan origination, structuring or due diligence fees, exit fees, portfolio company administration fees, fees for providing significant managerial assistance and consulting fees.
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The following is a summary of the levels within the fair value hierarchy in which the Company invests as of March 31, 2015:
Description |
Fair Value | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | ||||||||||||
First lien secured debt |
$ | 382,323 | $ | | $ | | $ | 382,323 | ||||||||
Second lien debt |
165,930 | | | 165,930 | ||||||||||||
Subordinated debt |
65,729 | | | 65,729 | ||||||||||||
Equity investments |
56,958 | | | 56,958 | ||||||||||||
CLO residual interests |
35,192 | | | 35,192 | ||||||||||||
Investment in Logan JV |
25,145 | | | 25,145 | ||||||||||||
Investment in payment rights |
13,496 | | | 13,496 | ||||||||||||
Investments in funds |
3,612 | | | 3,612 | ||||||||||||
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Total investments |
$ | 748,385 | $ | | $ | | $ | 748,385 | ||||||||
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Interest rate derivative |
(395 | ) | | (395 | ) | | ||||||||||
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Total liability at fair value |
$ | (395 | ) | $ | | $ | (395 | ) | $ | | ||||||
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The following is a summary of the levels within the fair value hierarchy in which the Company invests as of December 31, 2014:
Description |
Fair Value | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | ||||||||||||
First lien secured debt |
$ | 393,791 | $ | | $ | | $ | 393,791 | ||||||||
Second lien debt |
168,510 | | | 168,510 | ||||||||||||
Subordinated debt |
100,660 | | | 100,660 | ||||||||||||
Equity investments |
52,707 | | | 52,707 | ||||||||||||
CLO residual interests |
34,935 | | | 34,935 | ||||||||||||
Investment in Logan JV |
16,741 | | | 16,741 | ||||||||||||
Investment in payment rights |
13,488 | | | 13,488 | ||||||||||||
Investments in funds |
3,388 | | | 3,388 | ||||||||||||
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Total investments |
$ | 784,220 | $ | | $ | | $ | 784,220 | ||||||||
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Interest rate derivative |
(213 | ) | | (213 | ) | | ||||||||||
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Total liability at fair value |
$ | (213 | ) | $ | | $ | (213 | ) | $ | | ||||||
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The following is a summary of the industry classification in which the Company invests as of March 31, 2015:
Industry |
Amortized Cost |
Fair Value | % of Net Assets |
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Consumer products |
$ | 120,877 | $ | 121,405 | 27.12 | % | ||||||
IT services |
108,578 | 106,000 | 23.68 | % | ||||||||
Financial services |
79,717 | 74,173 | 16.57 | % | ||||||||
Healthcare |
61,187 | 66,922 | 14.95 | % | ||||||||
Manufacturing |
68,271 | 66,183 | 14.78 | % | ||||||||
Industrials |
60,504 | 60,172 | 13.44 | % | ||||||||
Retail & grocery |
43,122 | 50,820 | 11.35 | % | ||||||||
Energy / utilities |
49,725 | 48,175 | 10.76 | % | ||||||||
Structured products |
33,462 | 35,192 | 7.86 | % | ||||||||
Business services |
32,139 | 32,304 | 7.22 | % | ||||||||
Food & beverage |
22,432 | 23,256 | 5.20 | % | ||||||||
Restaurants |
20,866 | 20,858 | 4.66 | % | ||||||||
Media, entertainment and leisure |
16,020 | 20,463 | 4.57 | % | ||||||||
Transportation |
16,421 | 16,379 | 3.66 | % | ||||||||
Aerospace & defense |
6,125 | 6,083 | 1.36 | % | ||||||||
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Total Investments |
$ | 739,446 | $ | 748,385 | 167.18 | % | ||||||
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The following is a summary of the industry classification in which the Company invests as of December 31, 2014:
Industry |
Amortized Cost |
Fair Value | % of Net Assets |
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Consumer products |
$ | 120,742 | $ | 120,388 | 27.15 | % | ||||||
IT services |
108,705 | 106,567 | 24.02 | % | ||||||||
Healthcare |
77,487 | 83,164 | 18.75 | % | ||||||||
Financial services |
71,420 | 68,997 | 15.55 | % | ||||||||
Manufacturing |
70,817 | 68,357 | 15.41 | % | ||||||||
Retail & grocery |
52,985 | 55,798 | 12.58 | % | ||||||||
Industrials |
54,561 | 54,050 | 12.18 | % | ||||||||
Energy / utilities |
50,284 | 48,989 | 11.04 | % | ||||||||
Food & beverage |
38,594 | 39,251 | 8.85 | % | ||||||||
Structured products |
34,213 | 34,935 | 7.87 | % | ||||||||
Business services |
32,182 | 32,244 | 7.27 | % | ||||||||
Media, entertainment and leisure |
25,134 | 29,688 | 6.69 | % | ||||||||
Restaurants |
20,847 | 20,753 | 4.68 | % | ||||||||
Transportation |
14,273 | 14,259 | 3.21 | % | ||||||||
Aerospace & defense |
6,784 | 6,780 | 1.53 | % | ||||||||
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Total Investments |
$ | 779,028 | $ | 784,220 | 176.78 | % | ||||||
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The following is a summary of the geographical concentration of our investment portfolio as of March 31, 2015:
Region |
Amortized Cost |
Fair Value | % of Net Assets |
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Northeast |
$ | 218,391 | $ | 218,980 | 48.93 | % | ||||||
Southwest |
207,607 | 197,949 | 44.22 | % | ||||||||
Midwest |
101,275 | 100,431 | 22.43 | % | ||||||||
Southeast |
88,707 | 99,821 | 22.30 | % | ||||||||
West |
63,866 | 64,019 | 14.30 | % | ||||||||
Northwest |
28,510 | 35,785 | 7.99 | % | ||||||||
International |
31,090 | 31,400 | 7.01 | % | ||||||||
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Total Investments |
$ | 739,446 | $ | 748,385 | 167.18 | % | ||||||
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The following is a summary of the geographical concentration of our investment portfolio as of December 31, 2014:
Region |
Amortized Cost |
Fair Value | % of Net Assets |
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Northeast |
$ | 208,928 | $ | 208,218 | 46.95 | % | ||||||
Southwest |
211,098 | 204,531 | 46.10 | % | ||||||||
Southeast |
109,082 | 119,214 | 26.87 | % | ||||||||
Midwest |
117,329 | 116,468 | 26.25 | % | ||||||||
West |
72,861 | 73,048 | 16.47 | % | ||||||||
International |
31,275 | 31,600 | 7.12 | % | ||||||||
Northwest |
28,455 | 31,141 | 7.02 | % | ||||||||
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Total Investments |
$ | 779,028 | $ | 784,220 | 176.78 | % | ||||||
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The following table rolls forward the changes in fair value during the year ended March 31, 2015 for investments classified within Level 3:
First lien secured debt |
Second lien debt |
Subordinated debt |
Investments in funds(2) |
Equity investments |
Investment in payment rights |
CLO residual interests |
Totals | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning balance, January 1, 2015 |
$ | 393,791 | $ | 168,510 | $ | 100,660 | $ | 20,129 | $ | 52,707 | $ | 13,488 | $ | 34,935 | $ | 784,220 | ||||||||||||||||
Purchases |
8,809 | | | 8,229 | 810 | | | 17,848 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sales and repayments |
(22,067 | ) | (2,824 | ) | (33,092 | ) | | | | (752 | ) | (58,735 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)(1) |
976 | 137 | (2,167 | ) | 399 | 3,385 | 8 | 1,009 | 3,747 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Realized loss |
(6 | ) | | | | | | | (6 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net accretion of premiums, discounts and fees |
578 | 104 | 31 | | 7 | | | 720 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
PIK |
242 | 3 | 297 | | 49 | | | 591 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ending balance, March 31, 2015 |
$ | 382,323 | $ | 165,930 | $ | 65,729 | $ | 28,757 | $ | 56,958 | $ | 13,496 | $ | 35,192 | $ | 748,385 | ||||||||||||||||
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments still held as of the reporting date(1) |
$ | 1,113 | $ | 137 | $ | (2,168 | ) | $ | 399 | $ | 3,386 | $ | 8 | $ | 1,010 | $ | 3,885 | |||||||||||||||
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(1) | All unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the table above is reflected in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. |
(2) | Includes investment in Logan JV. |
The following table rolls forward the changes in fair value during the three months ended March 31, 2014 for investments classified within Level 3:
First lien secured debt |
Second lien debt |
Subordinated debt |
Investments in Funds |
Equity investments |
Investment in payment rights |
CLO residual interest |
Totals | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning balance, January 1, 2014 |
$ | 262,965 | $ | 157,878 | $ | 155,979 | $ | 9,546 | $ | 11,037 | $ | 13,844 | $ | 37,618 | $ | 648,867 | ||||||||||||||||
Purchases |
70,499 | 47,220 | 8,275 | 849 | 1,793 | | | 128,636 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sales and repayments |
(7,316 | ) | (4,887 | ) | (16,500 | ) | (8,354 | ) | (938 | ) | | (1,058 | ) | (39,053 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)(1) |
2,569 | (404 | ) | (1,629 | ) | 54 | (2,057 | ) | 9 | 849 | (609 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Realized loss(1) |
| | | | (455 | ) | | | (455 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net accretion of premiums, discounts and fees |
538 | 104 | 326 | | | | 138 | 1,106 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
PIK |
52 | 95 | 388 | | | | | 535 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ending balance, March 31, 2014 |
$ | 329,307 | $ | 200,006 | $ | 146,839 | $ | 2,095 | $ | 9,380 | $ | 13,853 | $ | 37,547 | $ | 739,027 | ||||||||||||||||
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Net change in unrealized appreciation from investments still held as of the reporting date(1) |
$ | 2,569 | $ | (404 | ) | $ | (1,008 | ) | $ | 54 | $ | (1,602 | ) | $ | 9 | $ | 849 | $ | 467 | |||||||||||||
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The following provides quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements as of March 31, 2015:
Description |
Fair Value | Valuation Technique |
Unobservable Inputs |
Range (Average) (1) | ||||||
First lien secured debt |
$ | 347,508 | Discounted cash flows (income approach) | Weighted average cost of capital (WACC) | 11% - 13% (12%) | |||||
34,815 | Market comparable companies (market approach) | EBITDA Multiple | 5.5x - 6.1x (5.8x) | |||||||
Second lien debt |
165,930 | Discounted cash flows (income approach) | Weighted average cost of capital (WACC) | 11% - 13% (12%) | ||||||
Subordinated debt |
62,767 | Discounted cash flows (income approach) | Weighted average cost of capital (WACC) | 16% - 19% (18%) | ||||||
2,962 | Market comparable companies (market approach) | EBITDA Multiple | 5.0x - 5.5x (5.3x) | |||||||
Investments in funds |
3,612 | Net asset value, as a practical expedient | Net asset value | N/A | ||||||
Equity investments |
47,068 | Market comparable companies (market approach) | EBITDA Multiple | 5.9x - 6.8x (6.4x) | ||||||
9,890 | Discounted cash flows (income approach) | Weighted average cost of capital (WACC) | 15% - 17% (16%) | |||||||
Investment in Logan JV |
25,145 | Net asset value, as a practical expedient | Net asset value | N/A | ||||||
Investment in payment rights |
13,496 | Discounted cash flows (income approach) | Weighted average cost of capital (WACC) | 14% - 15% (15%) | ||||||
Federal Tax Rates | 35% - 40% (38%) | |||||||||
CLO residual interests |
35,192 | Discounted cash flows (income approach) | Weighted average cost of capital (WACC) | 13% - 15% (14%) | ||||||
Weighted average prepayment rate | 25% | |||||||||
Weighted average default rate | 2% | |||||||||
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The following provides quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements as of December 31, 2014:
Description |
Fair Value | Valuation Technique |
Unobservable Inputs |
Range (Average) (1) | ||||||
First lien secured debt |
$ | 393,791 | Discounted cash flows (income approach) | Weighted average cost of capital (WACC) | 13% - 14% (13%) | |||||
Second lien debt |
168,510 | Discounted cash flows (income approach) | Weighted average cost of capital (WACC) | 11% - 13% (12%) | ||||||
Subordinated debt |
100,660 | Discounted cash flows (income approach) | Weighted average cost of capital (WACC) | 15% - 16% (15%) | ||||||
Investments in funds |
3,388 | Net asset value, as a practical expedient | Net asset value | N/A | ||||||
Equity investments |
42,870 | Market comparable companies (market approach) | EBITDA Multiple | 5.8x - 6.5x (6.2x) | ||||||
9,837 | Discounted cash flows (income approach) | Weighted average cost of capital (WACC) | 15% - 17% (16%) | |||||||
Investment in Logan JV |
16,741 | Net asset value, as a practical expedient | Net asset value | N/A | ||||||
Investment in payment rights |
13,488 | Discounted cash flows (income approach) | Weighted average cost of capital (WACC) | 14% - 15% (15%) | ||||||
Federal Tax Rates | 35% - 40% (38%) | |||||||||
CLO residual interests |
34,935 | Discounted cash flows (income approach) | Weighted average cost of capital (WACC) | 13% - 15% (14%) | ||||||
Weighted average prepayment rate | 25% | |||||||||
Weighted average default rate | 2% | |||||||||
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Total Investments |
$ | 784,220 | ||||||||
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(1) | Averages were determined using a weighted average based upon the fair value of the investments in each investment category. |
The primary significant unobservable input used in the fair value measurement of the Companys debt securities (first lien secured debt, second lien debt and subordinated debt); including income-producing investments in funds and income producing securities, payment rights and CLO residual interests is the weighted average cost of capital, or WACC. Significant increases (decreases) in the WACC in isolation would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. In determining the WACC, for the income, or yield approach, the Company considers current market yields and multiples, portfolio company performance, leverage levels, credit quality, among other factors, including U.S. federal tax rates, in its analysis. In the case of CLO residual interests, the Company considers prepayment, re-investment and loss assumptions based upon historical and projected performance as well as comparable yields for other similar structured products. In the case of the TRA, the Company considers the risks associated with changes in tax rates, the performance of the portfolio company and the expected term of the investment. Changes in one or more of these factors can have a similar directional change on other factors in determining the appropriate WACC to use in the income approach.
The primary significant unobservable input used in the fair value measurement of the Companys equity investments is the EBITDA multiple adjusted by management for differences between the investment and referenced comparables, or the Multiple. Significant increases (decreases) in the Multiple in isolation would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement. To determine the Multiple for the market approach, the Company considers current market trading and/or transaction multiples, portfolio company performance (financial ratios) relative to public and private peer companies and leverage levels, among other factors. Changes in one or more of these factors can have a similar directional change on other factors in determining the appropriate Multiple to use in the market approach.
THL Credit Logan JV LLC
On December 3, 2014, the Company entered into an agreement with Perspecta Trident LLC, an affiliate of Perspecta Trust LLC, or Perspecta, to create THL Credit Logan JV LLC, or Logan JV, a joint venture, which will invest primarily in senior secured first lien term loans. All Logan JV investment decisions must be unanimously approved by the Logan JV investment committee consisting of one representative from each of the Company and Perspecta.
Logan JV is capitalized with equity contributions which are generally called from its members as transactions are completed. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, Logan JV had equity commitments totaling $150,000, of which the Company committed $120,000 and Perspecta committed $30,000.
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Equity contributions are called from each member pro-rata, based on their equity commitments. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, Logan JV had received $31,000 and $8,000 in aggregate capital of which the Company funded $24,800 and $6,400, respectively. As of December 31, 2014, Logan JV had called but not yet received an additional $13,000 in aggregate capital of which the Companys pro-rata share is $10,400 and, which is record as a payable for investments purchased in the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. As of March 31, 2015, remaining equity commitments to Logan JV totaled $119,000, of which the Companys share is $95,200 and Perspectas share is $23,800. As of December 31, 2014, remaining equity commitments to Logan JV totaled $129,000, of which the Companys share is $103,200 and Perspectas share is $25,800.
The Company has determined that Logan JV is an investment company under ASC 946, however, in accordance with such guidance, the Company will generally not consolidate its investment in a company other than a wholly owned investment company subsidiary or a controlled operating company whose business consists of providing services to the Company. Accordingly, the Company does not consolidate its non-controlling interest in Logan JV.
On December 17, 2014, Logan JV entered into a senior credit facility, or the Logan JV Credit Facility, with Deutsche Bank AG which allows Logan JV to borrow up to $50,000 subject to leverage and borrowing base restrictions. The Logan JV Credit Facility can be increased to $200,000 subject to certain conditions. The revolving loan period ends on December 17, 2016 and the final maturity date is December 17, 2019. As of March 31, 2015, Logan JV had $31,500 outstanding debt under the credit facility. As of December 31, 2014, Logan JV had no outstanding debt under the credit facility. The Logan JV Credit Facility bears interest at three month LIBOR (with no LIBOR floor) plus 2.50%.
As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, Logan JV had total investments at fair value of $75,036 and $30,678, respectively. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, Logan JVs portfolio was comprised of senior secured first lien and second lien loans to 46 and 22 different borrowers, respectively. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, none of these loans were on non-accrual status. Additionally, as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, Logan JV had unfunded commitments to fund revolver and delayed draw loans to its portfolio companies totaling $379 and $170, respectively. The portfolio companies in Logan JV are in industries similar to those in which the Company may invest directly.
For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company recognized dividend income of $328 related to Logan JV. As of March 31, 2014, Logan JV was not yet formed.
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Below is a summary of Logan JVs portfolio, followed by a listing of the individual loans in Logan JVs portfolio as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
As of March 31, | As of December 31, | |||||||
2015 | 2014 | |||||||
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First lien secured debt (1) |
$ | 67,097 | $ | 30,237 | ||||
Second lien debt (1) |
8,500 | 1,000 | ||||||
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Total debt investments |
$ | 75,597 | $ | 31,237 | ||||
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Weighted average yield on first lien senior secured loans(2) |
6.5 | % | 6.5 | % | ||||
Weighted average yield on second lien loans(2) |
9.2 | % | 10.0 | % | ||||
Weighted average yield on all loans(2) |
6.8 | % | 6.6 | % | ||||
Number of borrowers in Logan JV |
46 | 22 | ||||||
Largest loan to a single borrower(1) |
$ | 5,000 | $ | 2,500 | ||||
Total of five largest loans to borrowers(1) |
$ | 16,975 | $ | 8,994 |
(1) | At current principal amount. |
(2) | Weighted average yield at their current cost. |
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Logan JV Loan Portfolio as of March 31, 2015
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Portfolio Company |
Industry |
Interest Rate(1) | Initial Acquisition Date |
Maturity Date |
Principal | Amortized Cost |
Fair Value(2) |
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Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans |
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Ability Networks Inc. |
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals | 6% (LIBOR +5%) |
3/17/2015 | 05/14/2021 | $ | 1,496 | $ | 1,511 | $ | 1,501 | ||||||||||||||
Albertsons Holdings LLC |
Retail | 5.5% (LIBOR +4.5%) |
12/5/2014 | 08/25/2021 | 2,000 | 2,004 | 2,019 | |||||||||||||||||
American Pacific Corporation |
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber | 7% (LIBOR +6%) |
12/10/2014 | 02/27/2019 | 995 | 995 | 1,000 | |||||||||||||||||
AP NMT Acquisition B.V. |
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription | 6.75% (LIBOR +5.75%) |
12/18/2014 | 08/13/2021 | 1,493 | 1,471 | 1,486 | |||||||||||||||||
Arctic Glacier U.S.A., Inc |
Beverage, Food & Tobacco | 6% (LIBOR +5%) |
2/12/2015 | 05/10/2019 | 997 | 988 | 992 | |||||||||||||||||
Avaya Inc |
Telecommunications | 6.5% (LIBOR +5.5%) |
12/18/2014 | 03/31/2018 | 1,491 | 1,478 | 1,490 | |||||||||||||||||
BioScrip, Inc. |
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals | 6.5% (LIBOR +5.25%) |
12/22/2014 | 07/31/2020 | 938 | 940 | 933 | |||||||||||||||||
BioScrip, Inc. |
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals | 6.5% (LIBOR +5.25%) |
12/22/2014 | 07/31/2020 | 563 | 564 | 559 | |||||||||||||||||
Birch Communications, Inc. |
Telecommunications | 7.75% (LIBOR +6.75%) |
12/5/2014 | 07/17/2020 | 972 | 951 | 967 | |||||||||||||||||
Caesars Entertainment Resort Properties, LLC |
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure | 7% (LIBOR +6%) |
1/15/2015 | 10/11/2020 | 1,496 | 1,426 | 1,420 | |||||||||||||||||
Cengage Learning Acquisitions, Inc. |
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing | 7% (LIBOR +6%) |
12/15/2014 | 03/31/2020 | 2,487 | 2,465 | 2,501 | |||||||||||||||||
Compuware Corp |
Services: Business | 6.25% (LIBOR +5.25%) |
12/11/2014 | 12/15/2021 | 1,496 | 1,424 | 1,454 | |||||||||||||||||
Creative Artists |
Media: Diversified & Production | 5.5% (LIBOR +4.5%) |
3/16/2015 | 12/17/2021 | 2,494 | 2,525 | 2,527 | |||||||||||||||||
Crowne Group LLC |
Automotive | 6% (LIBOR +5%) |
1/14/2015 | 09/30/2020 | 1,496 | 1,474 | 1,488 | |||||||||||||||||
CT Technologies Intermediate Holdings, Inc. |
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals | 6% (LIBOR +5%) |
2/11/2015 | 12/01/2021 | 1,995 | 2,015 | 2,015 | |||||||||||||||||
CWGS Group, LLC |
Automotive | 5.75% (LIBOR +4.75%) |
12/22/2014 | 02/20/2020 | 1,471 | 1,475 | 1,486 | |||||||||||||||||
Delta 2 Lux Sarl |
Telecommunications | 4.75% (LIBOR +3.75%) |
12/18/2014 | 07/30/2021 | 1,500 | 1,468 | 1,494 | |||||||||||||||||
EnergySolutions, LLC |
Environmental Industries | 6.75% (LIBOR +5.75%) |
3/16/2015 | 05/29/2020 | 2,000 | 2,025 | 2,011 | |||||||||||||||||
Evergreen Skills Lux S.á r.l. |
High Tech | 5.75% (LIBOR +4.75%) |
1/15/2015 | 04/28/2021 | 1,497 | 1,467 | 1,483 | |||||||||||||||||
FR Utility Services LLC |
Construction & Building | 6.75% (LIBOR +5.75%) |
12/18/2014 | 10/18/2019 | 1,492 | 1,489 | 1,493 | |||||||||||||||||
FullBeauty Brands LP / OSP Group Inc. |
Retail | 4.75% (LIBOR +3.75%) |
3/20/2015 | 03/18/2021 | 1,000 | 995 | 1,000 | |||||||||||||||||
Getty Images, Inc. |
High Tech Industries | 4.75% (LIBOR +3.5%) |
2/18/2015 | 10/18/2019 | 997 | 922 | 844 | |||||||||||||||||
Great Wolf Resorts Inc. |
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure | 5.75% (LIBOR +4.75%) |
1/15/2015 | 08/06/2020 | 997 | 997 | 1,001 | |||||||||||||||||
GTCR Valor Companies, Inc. |
Telecommunications | 7.75% (LIBOR +6.75%) |
12/5/2014 | 05/30/2021 | 1,993 | 1,974 | 1,988 | |||||||||||||||||
IMG LLC/William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, LLC |
Media: Diversified & Production | 5.25% (LIBOR +4.25%) |
12/31/2014 | 05/06/2021 | 1,492 | 1,464 | 1,484 | |||||||||||||||||
Insurance Technologies |
High Tech | 8% (LIBOR +7%) |
3/26/2015 | 12/01/2019 | 2,000 | 1,980 | 1,980 | |||||||||||||||||
Insurance Technologies(3) |
High Tech | 0% (LIBOR +0%) |
3/26/2015 | 12/01/2019 | | (3 | ) | | ||||||||||||||||
IPC Corp |
Telecommunications | 6.5% (LIBOR +5.5%) |
2/3/2015 | 08/06/2021 | 2,000 | 1,978 | 2,016 | |||||||||||||||||
KOOSHAREM, LLC |
Services: Business | 7.5% (LIBOR +6.5%) |
2/4/2015 | 05/15/2020 | 1,995 | 1,980 | 1,980 | |||||||||||||||||
Lattice Semiconductor Corp. |
High Tech Industries | 5.25% (LIBOR +4.25%) |
3/6/2015 | 03/10/2021 | 1,000 | 990 | 1,004 | |||||||||||||||||
Margaritaville Holdings LLC |
Beverage, Food & Tobacco | 7% (LIBOR +6%) |
3/12/2015 | 03/11/2021 | 5,000 | 4,950 | 4,950 | |||||||||||||||||
Mood Media Corporation |
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription | 7% (LIBOR +6%) |
12/5/2014 | 05/01/2019 | 995 | 981 | 989 | |||||||||||||||||
Novitex Acquisition, LLC |
Consumer goods: Non-Durable | 7.5% (LIBOR +6.25%) |
12/5/2014 | 07/07/2020 | 995 | 979 | 948 | |||||||||||||||||
Parq Holdings LP(4) |
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure | 8.5% (LIBOR +7.5%) |
12/5/2014 | 12/17/2020 | | (3 | ) | | ||||||||||||||||
Parq Holdings LP |
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure | 8.5% (LIBOR +7.5%) |
12/5/2014 | 12/17/2020 | 830 | 814 | 838 |
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Logan JV Loan Portfolio as of March 31, 2015
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Portfolio Company |
Industry |
Interest Rate(1) | Initial Acquisition Date |
Maturity Date |
Principal | Amortized Cost |
Fair Value(2) |
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Radio One, Inc. |
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription | 7.5% (LIBOR +6%) |
12/22/2014 | 03/31/2016 | 1,492 | 1,489 | 1,493 | |||||||||||||||||
RentPath, Inc. |
Media: Diversified & Production | 6.25% (LIBOR +5.25%) |
12/11/2014 | 12/17/2021 | 2,494 | 2,466 | 2,500 | |||||||||||||||||
Riverbed Technology, Inc. |
High Tech | 6% (LIBOR +5%) |
2/25/2015 | 03/25/2022 | 1,000 | 995 | 1,011 | |||||||||||||||||
Sirva Worldwide, Inc. |
Transportation: Cargo | 7.5% (LIBOR +6.25%) |
12/18/2014 | 03/27/2019 | 1,991 | 1,985 | 1,991 | |||||||||||||||||
SourceHOV LLC |
Services: Business | 6% (LIBOR +5%) |
3/17/2015 | 10/31/2019 | 1,988 | 1,904 | 1,943 | |||||||||||||||||
Stonewall Gas Gathering LLC |
Energy: Oil & Gas | 8.75% (LIBOR +7.75%) |
1/26/2015 | 01/28/2022 | 1,000 | 951 | 1,006 | |||||||||||||||||
TOMS Shoes LLC |
Retail | 6.5% (LIBOR +5.5%) |
12/18/2014 | 10/31/2020 | 1,500 | 1,393 | 1,393 | |||||||||||||||||
Varsity Brands |
Consumer goods: Durable | 6% (LIBOR +5%) |
12/10/2014 | 12/11/2021 | 998 | 988 | 1,010 | |||||||||||||||||
Verdesian Life Sciences LLC |
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber | 6% (LIBOR +5%) |
12/9/2014 | 07/01/2020 | 975 | 974 | 980 | |||||||||||||||||
Visant Corp. |
Consumer goods: Non-Durable | 7% (LIBOR +6%) |
1/6/2015 | 09/23/2021 | 1,995 | 1,951 | 2,007 | |||||||||||||||||
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Total Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans |
$ | 66,249 | $ | 66,675 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Second Lien Term Loans |
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Asurion Delivery and Installation Services, Inc. |
Telecommunications | 8.5% (LIBOR +7.5%) |
2/18/2015 | 03/03/2021 | 2,000 | 2,009 | 2,013 | |||||||||||||||||
Eastman Kodak Company |
High Tech Industries | 10.75% (LIBOR +9.5%) |
3/24/2015 | 09/30/2020 | 1,000 | 996 | 1,004 | |||||||||||||||||
Filtration Group Corporation |
Services: Business | 8.25% (LIBOR +7.25%) |
3/16/2015 | 11/22/2021 | 2,000 | 2,010 | 2,013 | |||||||||||||||||
IPC Corp |
Telecommunications | 10.5% (LIBOR +9.5%) |
3/3/2015 | 02/06/2022 | 1,500 | 1,390 | 1,401 | |||||||||||||||||
Learfield Communications, Inc. |
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription | 8.75% (LIBOR +7.75%) |
2/18/2015 | 10/08/2021 | 1,000 | 1,005 | 1,001 | |||||||||||||||||
RentPath, Inc. |
Media: Diversified & Production | 10% (LIBOR +9%) |
12/11/2014 | 12/17/2022 | 1,000 | 913 | 929 | |||||||||||||||||
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Total Second Lien Term Loans |
$ | 8,323 | $ | 8,361 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 74,572 | $ | 75,036 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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(1) | Variable interest rates indexed to 30-day, 60-day, 90-day or 180-day LIBOR rates, at the borrowers option. LIBOR rates are subject to interest rate floors. |
(2) | Represents fair value in accordance with ASC Topic 820. The determination of such fair value is not included in our board of directors valuation process described elsewhere herein. |
(3) | Represents a revolver commitment of $209, which was unfunded as of March 31, 2015. |
(4) | Represents a delayed draw commitment of $170, which was unfunded as of March 31, 2015. |
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Logan JV Loan Portfolio as of December 31, 2014
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Portfolio Company |
Industry | Interest Rate(1) | Initial Acquisition Date |
Maturity Date |
Principal | Amortized Cost |
Fair Value(2) |
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Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans |
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Albertsons Holdings LLC |
Retail | 5.5% (LIBOR + 4.5%) |
12/05/2014 | 08/25/2021 | $ | 2,000 | $ | 2,004 | $ | 2,003 | ||||||||||||||
American Pacific Corporation |
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber |
7% (LIBOR + 6%) |
12/10/2014 | 02/27/2019 | 997 | 997 | 996 | |||||||||||||||||
AP NMT Acquisition B.V. |
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription |
6.75% (LIBOR + 5.75%) |
12/18/2014 | 08/13/2021 | 1,496 | 1,474 | 1,474 | |||||||||||||||||
Avaya Inc. |
Telecommunications | 6.5% (LIBOR + 5.5%) |
12/18/2014 | 03/31/2018 | 1,496 | 1,481 | 1,476 | |||||||||||||||||
BioScrip, Inc. |
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals |
6.5% (LIBOR + 5.25%) |
12/22/2014 | 07/31/2020 | 1,500 | 1,504 | 1,496 | |||||||||||||||||
Birch Communications, Inc. |
Telecommunications | 7.75% (LIBOR + 6.75%) |
12/05/2014 | 07/17/2020 | 972 | 950 | 957 | |||||||||||||||||
Cengage Learning Acquisitions, Inc. |
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing |
7% (LIBOR + 6%) |
12/15/2014 | 03/31/2020 | 2,494 | 2,470 | 2,473 | |||||||||||||||||
Compuware Corp |
Services: Business | 6.25% (LIBOR + 5.25%) |
12/11/2014 | 12/15/2021 | 1,500 | 1,426 | 1,427 | |||||||||||||||||
CWGS Group, LLC |
Automotive | 5.75% (LIBOR + 4.75%) |
12/22/2014 | 02/20/2020 | 1,490 | 1,494 | 1,494 | |||||||||||||||||
Delta 2 Lux Sarl |
Telecommunications | 4.75% (LIBOR + 3.75%) |
12/18/2014 | 07/30/2021 | 1,500 | 1,466 | 1,468 | |||||||||||||||||
FR Utility Services LLC |
Construction & Building | 6.75% (LIBOR + 5.75%) |
12/18/2014 | 10/18/2019 | 1,496 | 1,493 | 1,491 | |||||||||||||||||
GTCR Valor Companies, Inc. |
Services: Business | 6% (LIBOR + 5%) |
12/05/2014 | 05/30/2021 | 995 | 975 | 972 | |||||||||||||||||
IMG LLC/William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, LLC |
Media: Diversified & Production |
5.25% (LIBOR + 4.25%) |
12/31/2014 | 05/06/2021 | 1,496 | 1,463 | 1,451 | |||||||||||||||||
Mood Media Corporation |
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription |
7% (LIBOR + 6%) |
12/05/2014 | 05/01/2019 | 997 | 983 | 979 | |||||||||||||||||
Novitex Acquisition, LLC |
Consumer goods: Non- Durable |
7.5% (LIBOR + 6.25%) |
12/05/2014 | 07/07/2020 | 998 | 980 | 958 | |||||||||||||||||
Parq Holdings L.P.(3) |
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure | 8.5% (LIBOR + 7.5%) |
12/05/2014 | 12/17/2020 | | (3 | ) | | ||||||||||||||||
Parq Holdings L.P. |
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure | 8.5% (LIBOR + 7.5%) |
12/05/2014 | 12/17/2020 | 830 | 814 | 818 | |||||||||||||||||
Radio One, Inc. |
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription |
7.5% (LIBOR + 6%) |
12/22/2014 | 03/31/2016 | 1,496 | 1,492 | 1,491 | |||||||||||||||||
RentPath, Inc. |
Media: Diversified & Production |
6.25% (LIBOR + 5.25%) |
12/11/2014 | 12/17/2021 | 1,500 | 1,470 | 1,476 | |||||||||||||||||
Sirva Worldwide, Inc. |
Transportation: Cargo | 7.5% (LIBOR + 6.25%) |
12/18/2014 | 03/27/2019 | 1,496 | 1,489 | 1,492 | |||||||||||||||||
TOMS Shoes LLC |
Retail | 6.5% (LIBOR + 5.5%) |
12/18/2014 | 10/31/2020 | 1,500 | 1,388 | 1,388 | |||||||||||||||||
Varsity Brands |
Consumer goods: Durable |
6% (LIBOR + 5%) |
12/10/2014 | 12/11/2021 | 1,000 | 990 | 1,001 | |||||||||||||||||
Verdesian Life Sciences LLC |
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber |
6% (LIBOR + 5%) |
12/09/2014 | 07/01/2020 | 987 | 986 | 982 | |||||||||||||||||
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Total Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans |
$ | 29,786 | $ | 29,763 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Second Lien Term Loans |
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RentPath, Inc. |
Media: Diversified & Production |
10% (LIBOR + 9%) |
12/11/2014 | 12/17/2022 | $ | 1,000 | $ | 911 | $ | 915 | ||||||||||||||
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Total Second Lien Term Loans |
$ | 911 | $ | 915 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 30,697 | $ | 30,678 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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(1) | Variable interest rates indexed to 30-day, 60-day, 90-day or 180-day LIBOR rates, at the borrowers option. LIBOR rates are subject to interest rate floors. |
(2) | Represents fair value in accordance with ASC Topic 820. The determination of such fair value is not included in our board of directors valuation process described elsewhere herein. |
(3) | Represents a delayed draw commitment of $170, which was unfunded as of December 31, 2014. |
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Below is certain summarized financial information for Logan JV as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 and for the three months ended March 31, 2015:
Selected Balance Sheet Information
As of March 31, | As of December 31, | |||||||
2015 | 2014 | |||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||
Investments at fair value (cost of $74,572 and $30,697, respectively) |
$ | 75,036 | $ | 30,678 | ||||
Capital contributions receivable |
| 13,000 | ||||||
Cash |
5,325 | 3,898 | ||||||
Other assets |
1,110 | 898 | ||||||
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Total assets |
$ | 81,471 | $ | 48,474 | ||||
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Loans payable |
$ | 31,500 | $ | | ||||
Payable for investments purchased |
17,898 | 26,732 | ||||||
Dividends payable |
410 | | ||||||
Other liabilities |
231 | 813 | ||||||
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Total liabilities |
$ | 50,039 | $ | 27,545 | ||||
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Members Equity |
$ | 31,432 | $ | 20,929 | ||||
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Total liabilities and net assets |
$ | 81,471 | $ | 48,474 | ||||
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Selected Statement of Operations Information
For the three months ended March 31, 2015 |
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(Dollars in thousands) | ||||
Total investment income |
$ | 732 | ||
Total expenses |
302 | |||
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments |
483 | |||
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Net increase in net assets |
$ | 913 | ||
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As of March 31, 2014, Logan JV was not yet formed.
Investment in Tax Receivable Agreement Payment Rights
In June 2012, the Company invested in a TRA that entitles it to certain payment rights, or TRA Payment Rights, from Duff & Phelps Corporation, or Duff & Phelps. The TRA transfers the economic value of certain tax deductions, or tax benefits, taken by Duff & Phelps to the Company and entitles the Company to a stream of payments to be received. The TRA payment right is, in effect, a subordinated claim on the issuing company which can be valued based on the credit risk of the issuer, which includes projected future earnings, the liquidity of the underlying payment right, risk of tax law changes, the effective tax rate and any other factors which might impact the value of the payment right.
Through the TRA, the Company is entitled to receive an annual tax benefit payment based upon 85% of the savings from certain deductions along with interest. The payments that the Company is entitled to receive result from cash savings, if any, in U.S. federal, state or local income tax that Duff & Phelps realizes (i) from the tax savings derived from the goodwill and other
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intangibles created in connection with the Duff & Phelps initial public offering and (ii) from other income tax deductions. These tax benefit payments will continue until the relevant deductions are fully utilized, which is projected to be 16 years from the initial investment date. Pursuant to the TRA, the Company maintains the right to enforce Duff & Phelps payment obligations as a transferee of the TRA contract. If Duff & Phelps chooses to pre-pay and terminate the TRA, the Company will be entitled to the present value of the expected future TRA payments. If Duff & Phelps breaches any material obligation than all obligations are accelerated and calculated as if an early termination occurred. Failure to make a payment is a breach of a material obligation if the failure occurs for more than three months.
The projected annual tax benefit payment will be accrued on a quarterly basis and paid annually. The payment will be allocated between a reduction in the cost basis of the investment and interest income based upon an amortization schedule. Based upon the characteristics of the investment, the Company has chosen to categorize the investment in the TRA payment rights as investment in payment rights in the fair value hierarchy. The amortized cost basis and fair value of the TRA as of March 31, 2015 was $11,877 and $13,496, respectively. The amortized cost basis and fair value of the TRA as of December 31, 2014 was $11,877 and $13,488, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recognized interest income totaling $497 and $510, respectively, related to the TRA.
Managed Funds
The Advisor and its affiliates may also manage other funds in the future that may have investment mandates that are similar, in whole and in part, with ours. For example, the Advisor may serve as investment adviser to one or more private funds or registered closed-end funds, and presently serves as an investment adviser to collateralized loan obligations (CLO), THL Credit Wind River 2013-2 CLO, Ltd., THL Credit Wind River 2014-1 CLO, Ltd., THL Credit Wind River 2014-2 CLO, Ltd., and a subadviser to a closed-end fund, THL Credit Senior Loan Fund (NYSE: TSLF). In addition, the Companys officers may serve in similar capacities for one or more private funds or registered closed-end funds. The Advisor and its affiliates may determine that an investment is appropriate for us and for one or more of those other funds. In such event, depending on the availability of such investment and other appropriate factors, the Advisor or its affiliates may determine that the Company should invest side-by-side with one or more other funds. Any such investments will be made only to the extent permitted by applicable law and interpretive positions of the SEC and its staff, and consistent with the Advisors allocation procedures.
Greenway
On January 14, 2011, THL Credit Greenway Fund LLC, or Greenway, was formed as a Delaware limited liability company. Greenway is a portfolio company of the Company. Greenway is a closed-end investment fund which provides for no liquidity or redemption options and is not readily marketable. Greenway operates under a limited liability agreement dated January 19, 2011, or the Agreement. Greenway will continue in existence until January 14, 2021, subject to earlier termination pursuant to certain terms of the Agreement. The term may also be extended for up to three additional one-year periods pursuant to certain terms of the Agreement. Greenway had a two year investment period.
Greenway has $150,000 of capital committed by affiliates of a single institutional investor and is managed by the Company. The Companys capital commitment to Greenway is $15. The Companys nominal investment in Greenway is reflected in the March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 Consolidated Schedules of Investments.
The Company acts as the investment adviser to Greenway and is entitled to receive certain fees relating to its investment management services provided, including a base management fee, a performance fee and a portion of the closing fees on each investment transaction. As a result, Greenway is classified as an affiliate of the Company. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company earned $169 and $207, respectively, in fees related to Greenway, which are included in other income from non-controlled, affiliated investment in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $220 and $277 of fees and expenses related to Greenway, respectively, were included in due from affiliate on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Greenway invests in securities similar to those of the Company pursuant to investment and allocation guidelines which address, among other things, the size of the borrowers, the types of transactions and the concentration and investment ratio amongst Greenway and the Company. However, the Company has the discretion to invest in other securities.
Greenway II
On January 31, 2013, THL Credit Greenway Fund II, LLC, or Greenway II LLC, was formed as a Delaware limited liability company and is a portfolio company of the Company. Greenway II LLC is a closed-end investment fund which provides for no liquidity or redemption options and is not readily marketable. Greenway II LLC operates under a limited liability agreement dated February 11, 2013, as amended, or the Greenway II LLC Agreement. Greenway II LLC will continue in existence for eight years from the final closing date, subject to earlier termination pursuant to certain terms of the Greenway II LLC Agreement. The term may also be extended for up to three additional one-year periods pursuant to certain terms of the Greenway II LLC Agreement. Greenway II LLC has a two year investment period.
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As contemplated in the Greenway II LLC Agreement, the Company has established a related investment vehicle and entered into an investment management agreement with an account set up by an unaffiliated third party investor to invest alongside Greenway II LLC pursuant to similar economic terms. The account is also managed by the Company. References to Greenway II herein include Greenway II LLC and the account of the related investment vehicle. The Companys capital commitment to Greenway II is $5. The Companys nominal investment in Greenway II LLC is reflected in the March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 Consolidated Schedules of Investments. Greenway II LLC is managed by the Company.
The Company acts as the investment adviser to Greenway II and is entitled to receive certain fees relating to its investment management services provided, including a base management fee, a performance fee and a portion of the closing fees on each investment transaction. As a result, Greenway II is classified as an affiliate of the Company. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company earned $426 and $547, respectively, in fees related to Greenway II, which are included in other income from non-controlled, affiliated investment in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $576 and $748, respectively, of fees and expenses related to Greenway II were included in due from affiliate on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Other deferred costs consist of placement agent expenses incurred in connection with the offer and sale of partnership interests in Greenway II. These costs are capitalized when the partner signs the Greenway II subscription agreement and are recognized as an expense over the period when the Company expects to collect management fees from Greenway II. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recognized $56 and $56, respectively, in expenses related to placement agent expenses, which are included in other general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $544 and $600, respectively, was included in other deferred costs on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Greenway II invests in securities similar to those of the Company pursuant to investment and allocation guidelines which address, among other things, the size of the borrowers, the types of transactions and the concentration and investment ratio amongst Greenway II and the Company. However, the Company has the discretion to invest in other securities.
CLO Residual Interests
As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had investments in the CLO residual interests, or subordinated notes, which can also be structured as income notes. The subordinated notes are subordinated to the secured notes issued in connection with each CLO. The secured notes in each structure are collateralized by portfolios consisting primarily of broadly syndicated senior secured bank loans.
The following table shows a summary of the Company investments in CLO residual interests:
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Ownership Interest |
Total CLO Amount at initial par |
THL Credit Residual Amount at Amortized Cost |
THL Credit Residual Amount at Fair Value |
THL Credit Residual Amount at Amortized Cost |
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Adirondack Park CLO Ltd. |
Subordinated Notes, Residual Interest | 18.7 | % | $ | 517,000 | $ | 7,981 | $ | 8,382 | $ | 8,172 | $ | 8,216 | |||||||||||||
Dryden CLO, Ltd. |
Subordinated Notes, Residual Interest | 23.1 | % | 516,400 | 7,733 | 8,299 | 8,040 | 8,244 | ||||||||||||||||||
Flagship VII, Ltd. |
Subordinated Notes, Residual Interest | 12.6 | % | 441,810 | 3,982 | 4,199 | 4,105 | 4,305 | ||||||||||||||||||
Flagship VIII, Ltd. |
Subordinated Notes, Residual Interest | 25.1 | % | 470,895 | 8,450 | 8,500 | 8,450 | 8,450 | ||||||||||||||||||
Sheridan Square CLO, Ltd |
Income Notes, Residual Interest | 10.4 | % | 724,534 | 5,316 | 5,812 | 5,446 | 5,720 | ||||||||||||||||||
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The subordinated notes and income notes do not have a stated rate of interest, but are entitled to receive distributions on quarterly payment dates subject to the priority of payments to secured note holders in the structures if and to the extent funds are available for such purpose. The payments on the subordinated notes and income notes are subordinated not only to the interest and principal claims of all secured notes issued, but to certain administrative expenses, taxes, and the base and subordinated fees paid to the collateral manager. Payments to the subordinated notes and income notes may vary significantly quarter to quarter for a variety of reasons and may be subject to 100% loss. Investments in subordinated notes and income notes, due to the structure of the CLO, can be significantly impacted by change in the market value of the assets, the distributions on the assets, defaults and recoveries on the assets, capital gains and losses on the assets along with prices, interest rates and other risks associated with the assets.
For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recognized interest income totaling $1,144 and $1,232, respectively, related to CLO residual interests.
Revolving and Unfunded Delayed Draw Loans
For the Companys investments in revolving and delayed draw loans, the cost basis of the investments purchased is adjusted for the cash received for the discount on the total balance committed. The fair value is also adjusted for price appreciation or depreciation on the unfunded portion. As a result, the purchase of commitments not completely funded may result in a negative value until it is offset by the future amounts called and funded.
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Income Taxes, Including Excise Tax
The Company has elected to be taxed as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code and currently qualifies, and intends to continue to qualify each year, as a RIC under the Code. Accordingly, the Company is not subject to U.S. federal income tax on the portion of its taxable income and gains distributed to stockholders.
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 a 4% U.S. federal excise tax on undistributed earnings, the Company is required to distribute each calendar year the sum of (i) 98% of its ordinary income for such calendar year (ii) 98.2% of its net capital gains for the one-year period ending October 31 of that calendar year (iii) any income recognized, but not distributed, in preceding years and on which the Company paid no U.S. federal income tax. The Company, at its discretion, may choose not to distribute all of its taxable income for the calendar year and pay a non-deductible 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. To the extent that the Company determines that its estimated current year annual taxable income will be in excess of estimated current year dividend distributions from such taxable income, the Company accrues excise taxes on estimated excess taxable income as taxable income is earned using an annual effective excise tax rate. The annual effective excise tax rate is determined by dividing the estimated annual excise tax by the estimated annual taxable income. See also the disclosure in Note 9, Dividends, for a summary of the dividends paid. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company incurred excise tax expense of $58 and $50, respectively. In addition, for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company incurred Delaware franchise tax expense of $23 and $23, respectively.
Certain consolidated subsidiaries of the Company are subject to U.S. federal and state income taxes. These taxable entities are not consolidated for income tax purposes and may generate income tax liabilities or assets from permanent and temporary differences in the recognition of items for financial reporting and income tax purposes at the subsidiaries.
The following shows the breakdown of current and deferred income tax provisions for the three months ended March 31, 2015, and 2014:
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$ | 143 | $ | 508 | ||||
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Benefit for taxes on unrealized gain on investments |
173 | 971 |
These current and deferred income taxes are determined from taxable income estimates provided by portfolio companies where the Company holds equity or equity-like investments organized as pass-through entities in its tax blocker corporations. These tax estimates may be subject to further change once tax information is finalized for the year. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $87 and $162, respectively, of income tax receivable was included in prepaid expenses and other assets and $5 and $0, respectively, was included as accrued expenses and other payables on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $2,392 and $2,565, respectively, were included in deferred tax liability on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities primarily relating to deferred taxes on unrealized gains on investments held in tax blocker corporations. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $313 and $285, respectively of deferred tax assets were included in prepaid expenses and other assets on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities relating to net operating loss carryforwards that are expected to be used in future periods.
Because U.S. federal income tax regulations differ from GAAP, distributions in accordance with tax regulations may differ from net investment income and realized gains recognized for financial reporting purposes. Differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts in the consolidated financial statements to reflect their tax character. Temporary differences arise when certain items of income, expense, gain or loss are recognized at some time in the future. Differences in classification may also result from the treatment of short-term gains as ordinary income for tax purposes.
The Company follows the provisions under the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions. The provisions require management to determine whether a tax position of the Company is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. For tax positions not meeting the more likely than not threshold, the tax amount recognized in the consolidated
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financial statements is reduced by the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant taxing authority. There are no unrecognized tax benefits or obligations in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Although the Company files U.S. federal and state tax returns, the Companys major tax jurisdiction is U.S. federal. The Companys inception-to-date U.S. federal tax years remain subject to examination by taxing authorities.
Dividends
Dividends and distributions to stockholders are recorded on the applicable record date. The amount to be paid out as a dividend is determined by the Companys board of directors on a quarterly basis. Net realized capital gains, if any, are generally distributed at least annually out of assets legally available for such distributions, although the Company may decide to retain such capital gains for investment.
Capital transactions in connection with the Companys dividend reinvestment plan are recorded when shares are issued.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-08, Financial Services Investment Companies (Topic 946): Amendments to the Scope, Measurement, and Disclosure Requirements, which amends the criteria that define an investment company and clarifies the measurement guidance and requires new disclosures for investment companies. Under ASU 2013-08, an entity already regulated under the 1940 Act will be automatically deemed an investment company under the new GAAP definition. The Company has adopted this standard effective January 1, 2014. The adoption resulted in no additional disclosure requirements.
In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, Consolidation (Topic 810) Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis, which amends the current consolidation guidance and ends the deferral granted to investment companies from applying the VIE guidance. ASU 2015-02 changes the manner in which a reporting entity assesses one of the five characteristics that determine if an entity is a variable interest entity. The Company is currently assessing any additional disclosure requirements. ASU 2015-2 will be effective for annual reporting periods in fiscal years that begin after December 15, 2015.
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which amends the criteria for revenue recognition where an entity enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or where there is a transfer of nonfinancial assets. Under ASU 2014-09, an entity should recognize revenue in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 will be effective for annual and interim reporting periods after December 15, 2016. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2014-09 on its consolidated financial statements.
In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs (Topic 835), which amends the presentation of debt issuance costs on an entitys balance sheet. Under ASU 2015-03, an entity would present debt issuance costs as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the associated liability instead of a separate deferred asset. ASU 2015-03 will be effective for annual and interim reporting periods after December 15, 2015. The Company is currently assessing any additional disclosure requirements.
3. Related Party Transactions
Investment Management Agreement
On March 6, 2015, the Companys investment management agreement was re-approved by its board of directors, including a majority of the Companys directors who are not interested persons of the Company. Under the investment management agreement, the Advisor, subject to the overall supervision of the Companys board of directors, manages the day-to-day operations of, and provides investment advisory services to the Company.
The Advisor receives a fee for investment advisory and management services consisting of a base management fee and a two-part incentive fee.
The base management fee is calculated at an annual rate of 1.5% of the Companys gross assets payable quarterly in arrears on a calendar quarter basis. For purposes of calculating the base management fee, gross assets is determined as the value of the Companys assets without deduction for any liabilities. The base management fee is calculated based on the value of the Companys gross assets at the end of the most recently completed calendar quarter, and appropriately adjusted for any share issuances or repurchases during the current calendar quarter.
For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company incurred base management fees of $3,005 and $2,524, respectively. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $3,005 and $2,810, respectively, was payable to the Advisor.
The incentive fee has two components, ordinary income and capital gains, as follows:
The ordinary income component is calculated, and payable, quarterly in arrears based on the Companys preincentive fee net investment income for the immediately preceding calendar quarter, subject to a cumulative total return requirement and to deferral of non-cash amounts. The preincentive fee net investment income, which is expressed as a rate of return on the value of the Companys net assets attributable to the Companys common stock, for the immediately preceding calendar quarter, will have a 2.0% (which is 8.0% annualized) hurdle rate (also referred to as minimum income level). Preincentive fee net investment income means interest income, dividend income and any other income (including any other fees, such as commitment, origination, structuring, diligence, managerial assistance and consulting fees or other fees that we receive from portfolio companies) accrued during the calendar quarter, minus the Companys operating expenses for the quarter (including the base management fee, expenses payable under the Companys administration agreement (discussed below), and any interest expense and any dividends paid on any issued and outstanding preferred stock, but excluding the incentive fee and any offering expenses and other expenses not charged to operations but excluding certain reversals to the extent such reversals have the effect of reducing previously accrued incentive fees based on the deferral of non-cash interest. Preincentive fee net investment income includes, in the case of investments with a deferred interest feature (such as original issue discount, debt instruments with PIK interest and zero coupon securities), accrued income that we have not yet received in cash. The Advisor receives no incentive fee for any calendar quarter in which the Companys preincentive fee net investment income does not exceed the
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minimum income level. Subject to the cumulative total return requirement described below, the Advisor receives 100% of the Companys preincentive fee net investment income for any calendar quarter with respect to that portion of the preincentive net investment income for such quarter, if any, that exceeds the minimum income level but is less than 2.5% (which is 10.0% annualized) of net assets (also referred to as the catch-up provision) and 20.0% of the Companys preincentive fee net investment income for such calendar quarter, if any, greater than 2.5% (10.0% annualized) of net assets. The foregoing incentive fee is subject to a total return requirement, which provides that no incentive fee in respect of the Companys preincentive fee net investment income is payable except to the extent 20.0% of the cumulative net increase in net assets resulting from operations over the then current and 11 preceding calendar quarters exceeds the cumulative incentive fees accrued and/or paid for the 11 preceding quarters. In other words, any ordinary income incentive fee that is payable in a calendar quarter is limited to the lesser of (i) 20% of the amount by which the Companys preincentive fee net investment income for such calendar quarter exceeds the 2.0% hurdle, subject to the catch-up provision, and (ii) (x) 20% of the cumulative net increase in net assets resulting from operations for the then current and 11 preceding quarters minus (y) the cumulative incentive fees accrued and/or paid for the 11 preceding calendar quarters. For the foregoing purpose, the cumulative net increase in net assets resulting from operations is the amount, if positive, of the sum of the Companys preincentive fee net investment income, base management fees, realized gains and losses and unrealized appreciation and depreciation for the then current and 11 preceding calendar quarters. In addition, the portion of such incentive fee that is attributable to deferred interest (sometimes referred to as payment-in-kind interest, or PIK, or original issue discount, or OID) will be paid to THL Credit Advisors, together with interest thereon from the date of deferral to the date of payment, only if and to the extent we actually receive such interest in cash, and any accrual thereof will be reversed if and to the extent such interest is reversed in connection with any write-off or similar treatment of the investment giving rise to any deferred interest accrual. There is no accumulation of amounts on the hurdle rate from quarter to quarter and accordingly there is no clawback of amounts previously paid if subsequent quarters are below the quarterly hurdle rate and there is no delay of payment if prior quarters are below the quarterly hurdle rate.
For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company incurred $2,978 and $2,689, respectively, of incentive fees related to ordinary income. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $3,010 and $3,119, respectively, of such incentive fees are currently payable to the Advisor. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $1,023 and $1,056, respectively of incentive fees incurred by the Company were generated from deferred interest (i.e. PIK, certain discount accretion and deferred interest) and are not payable until such amounts are received in cash.
The second component of the incentive fee (capital gains incentive fee) is determined and payable in arrears as of the end of each calendar year (or upon termination of the investment management agreement, as of the termination date). This component is equal to 20.0% of the cumulative aggregate realized capital gains from inception through the end of that calendar year, computed net of the cumulative aggregate realized capital losses and cumulative aggregate unrealized capital depreciation through the end of such year. The aggregate amount of any previously paid capital gains incentive fees is subtracted from such capital gains incentive fee calculated. There was no capital gains incentive fee payable to the Companys Advisor under the investment management agreement as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.
GAAP requires that the incentive fee accrual considers the cumulative aggregate realized gains and losses and unrealized capital appreciation or depreciation of investments or other financial instruments, such as an interest rate derivative, in the calculation, as an incentive fee would be payable if such realized gains and losses or unrealized capital appreciation or depreciation were realized, even though such realized gains and losses and unrealized capital appreciation or depreciation is not permitted to be considered in calculating the fee actually payable under the investment management agreement (GAAP Incentive Fee). There can be no assurance that such unrealized appreciation or depreciation will be realized in the future. Accordingly, such fee, as calculated and accrued, would not necessarily be payable under the investment management agreement, and may never be paid based upon the computation of incentive fees in subsequent periods. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company incurred $0 and $56, respectively, of incentive fees related to the GAAP incentive fee.
Administration Agreement
The Company has also entered into an administration agreement with the Advisor under which the Advisor will provide administrative services to the Company. Under the administration agreement, the Advisor performs, or oversees the performance of administrative services necessary for the operation of the Company, which include, among other things, being responsible for the financial records which the Company is required to maintain and preparing reports to the Companys stockholders and reports filed with the SEC. In addition, the Advisor assists in determining and publishing the Companys net asset value, oversees the preparation and filing of the Companys tax returns and the printing and dissemination of reports to the Companys stockholders, and generally oversees the payment of the Companys expenses and the performance of administrative and professional services rendered to the Company by others. The Company will reimburse the Advisor for its allocable portion of the costs and expenses incurred by the Advisor for overhead in performance by the Advisor of its duties under the administration agreement and the investment management agreement, including facilities, office equipment and the Companys allocable portion of cost of compensation and related expenses of the Companys chief financial officer and chief compliance officer and their respective staffs, as well as any costs and expenses incurred by the Advisor relating to any administrative or operating services provided by the Advisor to the Company. The Companys board of directors reviews the allocation methodologies with respect to such expenses. Such costs are reflected as administrator expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. Under the administration agreement, the Advisor provides, on behalf of
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the Company, managerial assistance to those portfolio companies to which the Company is required to provide such assistance. To the extent that the Companys Advisor outsources any of its functions, the Company pays the fees associated with such functions on a direct basis without profit to the Advisor.
For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company incurred administrator expenses of $947 and $927, respectively. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $122 and $0, respectively, was payable to the Advisor.
License Agreement
The Company and the Advisor have entered into a license agreement with THL Partners, L.P., or THL Partners, under which THL Partners has granted to the Company and the Advisor a non-exclusive, personal, revocable, worldwide, non-transferable license to use the trade name and service mark THL, which is a proprietary mark of THL Partners, for specified purposes in connection with the Companys and the Advisors respective businesses. This license agreement is royalty-free, which means the Company is not charged a fee for its use of the trade name and service mark THL. The license agreement is terminable either in its entirety or with respect to the Company or the Advisor by THL Partners at any time in its sole discretion upon 60 days prior written notice, and is also terminable with respect to either the Company or the Advisor by THL Partners in the case of certain events of non-compliance. After the expiration of its first one year term, the entire license agreement is terminable by either the Company or the Advisor at the Company or its sole discretion upon 60 days prior written notice. Upon termination of the license agreement, the Company and the Advisor must cease to use the name and mark THL, including any use in the Companys respective legal names, filings, listings and other uses that may require the Company to withdraw or replace the Companys names and marks. Other than with respect to the limited rights contained in the license agreement, the Company and the Advisor have no right to use, or other rights in respect of, the THL name and mark. The Company is an entity operated independently from THL Partners, and third parties who deal with the Company have no recourse against THL Partners.
Due To and From Affiliates
The Advisor paid certain other general and administrative expenses on behalf of the Company. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $10 and $0, respectively, of expenses were included in accrued expenses and other payables on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company overpaid $0 and $145 of Administrator expense to the Advisor, respectively, which was included in due from affiliate on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
The Company acts as the investment adviser to Greenway and Greenway II and is entitled to receive certain fees. As a result, Greenway and Greenway II are classified as affiliates of the Company. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $796 and $1,026 of total fees and expenses related to Greenway and Greenway II, respectively, were included in due from affiliate on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
We paid certain professional fees related to organizing Logan JV, on behalf of Logan JV. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $46 and $45 of expenses, respectively, included in due from affiliate on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
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4. Realized Gains and Losses on Investments, net of income tax provision
The following shows the breakdown of realized gains and losses for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:
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5. Net Increase in Net Assets Per Share Resulting from Operations
The following information sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net increase in net assets per share resulting from operations:
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Numeratornet increase in net assets resulting from operations: |
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Basic and diluted net increase in net assets per common share resulting from operations: |
$ | 0.46 | $ | 0.32 |
Diluted net increase in net assets per share resulting from operations equals basic net increase in net assets per share resulting from operations for each period because there were no common stock equivalents outstanding during the above periods.
6. Borrowings
The following shows a summary of the Companys borrowings as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
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$ | 303,500 | $ | 155,351 | 2.76 | % | $ | 303,500 | $ | 188,351 | 2.69 | % | ||||||||||||
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106,500 | 106,500 | 3.44 | % | 106,500 | 106,500 | 3.44 | % | ||||||||||||||||
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50,000 | 50,000 | 6.75 | % | 50,000 | 50,000 | 6.75 | % | ||||||||||||||||
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Credit Facility
On April 30, 2014, the Company entered into an amendment, or the Revolving Amendment, to its existing revolving credit agreement, or Revolving Facility, and entered into an amendment, or the Term Loan Amendment, to its Term Loan Facility. The Revolving Facility and Term Loan Facility are collectively referred to as the Facilities.
The Revolving Loan Amendment revised the Facility dated May 10, 2012 to, among other things, increase the amount available for borrowing under the Revolving Facility from $232,000 to $303,500 and extend the maturity date from May 2017 to April 2018 (with a one year term out period beginning in April 2017). The one year term out period is the one year anniversary
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between the revolver termination date, or the end of the availability period, and the maturity date. During this time, the Company is required to make mandatory prepayments on its loans from the proceeds it receives from the sale of assets, extraordinary receipts, returns of capital or the issuances of equity or debt. The Revolving Amendment also changes the interest rate of the Revolving Facility to LIBOR plus 2.5% (with no LIBOR floor). The non-use fee is 1.0% annually if the Company uses 35% or less of the Revolving Facility and 0.50% annually if the Company uses more than 35% of the Revolving Facility. The Company elects the LIBOR rate on the loans outstanding on its Revolving Facility, which can have a maturity date that is one, two, three or nine months. The LIBOR rate on the borrowings outstanding on its Revolving Facility currently has a one month maturity.
The Term Loan Amendment revised the Term Loan Facility dated May 10, 2012 to, among other things, increase the amount borrowed from $93,000 to $106,500 and extend the maturity date from May 2018 to April 2019. The Term Loan Amendment also changes the interest rate of the Term Loan Facility to LIBOR plus 3.25% (with no LIBOR Floor) and has substantially similar terms to the existing Revolving Facility (as amended by the Revolving Amendment). The Company elects the LIBOR rate on its Term Loan, which can have a maturity date that is one, two, three or nine months. The LIBOR rate on its Term Loan currently has a one month maturity.
Each of the Facilities includes an accordion feature permitting the Company to expand the Facilities if certain conditions are satisfied; provided, however, that the aggregate amount of the Facilities, collectively, is capped at $600,000.
The Facilities generally require payment of interest on a quarterly basis for ABR loans (commonly based on the Prime Rate or the Federal Funds Rate), and at the end of the applicable interest period for Eurocurrency loans bearing interest at LIBOR, the interest rate benchmark used to determine the variable rates paid on the Facilities. LIBOR maturities can range between one and nine months at the election of the Company. All outstanding principal is due upon each maturity date. The Facilities also require a mandatory prepayment of interest and principal upon certain customary triggering events (including, without limitation, the disposition of assets or the issuance of certain securities).
Borrowings under the Facilities are subject to, among other things, a minimum borrowing/collateral base. The Facilities have certain collateral requirements and/or financial covenants, including covenants related to: (a) limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness and liens, (b) limitations on certain investments, (c) limitations on certain restricted payments, (d) limitations on the creation or existence of agreements that prohibit liens on certain properties of the Company and its subsidiaries, and (e) compliance with certain financial maintenance standards including (i) minimum stockholders equity, (ii) a ratio of total assets (less total liabilities not represented by senior securities) to the aggregate amount of senior securities representing indebtedness, of the Company and its subsidiaries, of not less than 2.10:1.0, (iii) minimum liquidity, (iv) minimum net worth, and (v) a consolidated interest coverage ratio. In addition to the financial maintenance standards, described in the preceding sentence, borrowings under the Facilities (and the incurrence of certain other permitted debt) are subject to compliance with a borrowing base that applies different advance rates to different types of assets in the Companys portfolio.
The Facilities documents also include default provisions such as the failure to make timely payments under the Facilities, the occurrence of a change in control, and the failure by the Company to materially perform under the operative agreements governing the Facilities, which, if not complied with, could, at the option of the lenders under the Facilities, accelerate repayment under the Facilities, thereby materially and adversely affecting the Companys liquidity, financial condition and results of operations. Each loan originated under the Revolving Facility is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. The Company cannot be assured that it will be able to borrow funds under the Revolving Facility at any particular time or at all. The Company is currently in compliance with all financial covenants under the Facilities.
For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company borrowed $20,500 and repaid $53,500 under the Facilities. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company borrowed $122,550 and repaid $21,500 under the Facilities.
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As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the carrying amount of the Companys outstanding Facilities approximated fair value. The fair values of the Companys Facilities are determined in accordance with ASC 820, which defines fair value in terms of the price that would be paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. The fair value of the Companys Facilities are estimated based upon market interest rates and entities with similar credit risk. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Facilities would be deemed to be Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Interest expense and related fees, excluding amortization of deferred financing costs, of $3,081 and $2,089 were incurred in connection with the Facilities during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
In accordance with the 1940 Act, with certain exceptions, the Company is only allowed to borrow amounts such that its asset coverage, as defined in the 1940 Act, is at least 200% after such borrowing. The asset coverage as of March 31, 2015 is in excess of 200%.
Notes
On November 18, 2014, the Company closed a public offering of $50,000 in aggregate principal amount of 6.75% notes due 2021, or the Notes. The Notes mature on November 15, 2021, and may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at our option on or after November 15, 2017. The Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.75% per year payable quarterly on March 30, June 30, September 30 and December 30, of each year, beginning December 30, 2014 and trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol TCRX.
As of March 31, 2015, the carrying amount and fair value of the Companys Notes was $50,000 and $50,736, respectively. As of December 31, 2014, the carrying amount and fair value of Companys Notes was $50,000 and $51,620, respectively. The fair value of Companys Notes are determined in accordance with ASC 820, which defines fair value in terms of the price that would be paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. The fair value of the Notes is based on the closing price of the security, which is a Level 2 input under ASC 820 due to the trading volume. In connection with the issuance of the Notes, the Company incurred $2,125 of fees and expenses. These amounts were capitalized and are being amortized using the effective yield method over the term of the Notes. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company amortized $75 of deferred financing costs, which is listed under Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had $2,013 and $2,073, respectively, of remaining deferred financing costs on the Notes, which is listed under Deferred Financing Costs on the Companys Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company incurred interest expense on the Notes of $844. This interest expense was paid on March 30, 2015.
The indenture and supplements relating to the Notes contain certain covenants, including but not limited to (i) an inability to incur additional borrowings, including through the issuance of additional debt or the sale of additional debt securities unless the Companys asset coverage, as defined in the 1940 Act, is at least 200% after such borrowing and (ii) if the Company is not subject to the reporting requirements under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 to file periodic reports with the SEC the Company will provide interim and consolidated financial information to the holders of the Notes and the trustee.
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7. Interest Rate Derivative
On May 10, 2012, the Company entered into a five-year interest rate swap agreement, or swap agreement, with ING Capital Markets, LLC. Under the swap agreement, with a notional value of $50,000, the Company pays a fixed rate of 1.1425% and receives a floating rate based upon the current three-month LIBOR rate. The Company entered into the swap agreement to manage interest rate risk and not for speculative purposes.
The Company records the change in valuation of the swap agreement in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as of each measurement period. When the quarterly interest rate swap amounts are paid or received under the swap agreement, the amounts are recorded as a realized gain (loss) through interest rate derivative periodic interest payments, net on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
The Company recognized a realized loss for three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 of $116 and $113, respectively, which is reflected as interest rate derivative periodic interest payments, net on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recognized ($182) and $54, respectively, of net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from the swap agreement, respectively, which is listed under net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on interest rate derivative in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Companys fair value of its swap agreement is ($395) and ($213), respectively, which is listed as an interest rate derivative liability on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
8. Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
From time to time, the Company, or the Advisor, may become party to legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, including proceedings related to the enforcement of the Companys rights under contracts with its portfolio companies. Neither the Company, nor the Advisor, is currently subject to any material legal proceedings.
Unfunded commitments to provide funds to portfolio companies are not reflected on the Companys Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The Companys unfunded commitments may be significant from time to time. These commitments will be subject to the same underwriting and ongoing portfolio maintenance as are the on-balance sheet financial instruments that the Company holds. Since these commitments may expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amount does not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Company intends to use cash flow from normal and early principal repayments and proceeds from borrowings and offerings to fund these commitments. Funding to Logan JV will only be made pursuant to unanimous approval from the Company and Perspecta.
As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company has the following unfunded commitments to portfolio companies:
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$ | 27,487 | $ | 29,826 | ||||
Unfunded revolving commitments |
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1,624 | 1,854 | ||||||
Unfunded commitments to Logan JV |
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9. Dividends
The Company has elected to be taxed as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. In order to maintain its status as a RIC, it is required to distribute annually to its stockholders at least 90% of its investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code. To avoid a 4% excise tax on undistributed earnings, the Company is required to distribute each calendar year the sum of (i) 98% of its ordinary income for such calendar year (ii) 98.2% of its net capital gains for the one-year period ending October 31 of that calendar year (iii) any income recognized, but not distributed, in preceding years and on which the Company paid no U.S. federal income tax. The Company intends to make distributions to stockholders on a quarterly basis of substantially all of its net investment income. In addition, although the Company intends to make distributions of net realized capital gains, if any, at least annually, out of assets legally available for such distributions, it may in the future decide to retain such capital gains for investment.
In addition, the Company may be limited in its ability to make distributions due to the BDC asset coverage test for borrowings applicable to the Company as a BDC under the 1940 Act.
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The following table summarizes the Companys dividends declared and paid or to be paid on all shares, including dividends reinvested, if any:
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August 5, 2010 |
September 2, 2010 | September 30, 2010 | $ | 0.05 | ||||
November 4, 2010 |
November 30, 2010 | December 28, 2010 | $ | 0.10 | ||||
December 14, 2010 |
December 31, 2010 | January 28, 2011 | $ | 0.15 | ||||
March 10, 2011 |
March 25, 2011 | March 31, 2011 | $ | 0.23 | ||||
May 5, 2011 |
June 15, 2011 | June 30, 2011 | $ | 0.25 | ||||
July 28, 2011 |
September 15, 2011 | September 30, 2011 | $ | 0.26 | ||||
October 27, 2011 |
December 15, 2011 | December 30, 2011 | $ | 0.28 | ||||
March 6, 2012 |
March 20, 2012 | March 30, 2012 | $ | 0.29 | ||||
March 6, 2012 |
March 20, 2012 | March 30, 2012 | $ | 0.05 | ||||
May 2, 2012 |
June 15, 2012 | June 29, 2012 | $ | 0.30 | ||||
July 26, 2012 |
September 14, 2012 | September 28, 2012 | $ | 0.32 | ||||
November 2, 2012 |
December 14, 2012 | December 28, 2012 | $ | 0.33 | ||||
December 20, 2012 |
December 31, 2012 | January 28, 2013 | $ | 0.05 | ||||
February 27, 2013 |
March 15, 2013 | March 29, 2013 | $ | 0.33 | ||||
May 2, 2013 |
June 14, 2013 | June 28, 2013 | $ | 0.34 | ||||
August 2, 2013 |
September 16, 2013 | September 30, 2013 | $ | 0.34 | ||||
August 2, 2013 |
September 16, 2013 | September 30, 2013 | $ | 0.08 | ||||
October 30, 2013 |
December 16, 2013 | December 31, 2013 | $ | 0.34 | ||||
March 4, 2014 |
March 17, 2014 | March 31, 2014 | $ | 0.34 | ||||
May 7, 2014 |
June 16, 2014 | June 30, 2014 | $ | 0.34 | ||||
August 7, 2014 |
September 15, 2014 | September 30, 2014 | $ | 0.34 | ||||
November 4, 2014 |
December 15, 2014 | December 31, 2014 | $ | 0.34 | ||||
March 6, 2015 |
March 20, 2015 | March 31, 2015 | $ | 0.34 | ||||
May 5, 2015 |
June 15, 2015 | June 30, 2015 | $ | 0.34 |
The Company may not be able to achieve operating results that will allow it to make distributions at a specific level or to increase the amount of these distributions from time to time. If the Company does not distribute a certain percentage of its income annually, it will suffer adverse tax consequences, including possible loss of its status as a regulated investment company. The Company cannot assure stockholders that they will receive any distributions at a particular level.
The Company maintains an opt in dividend reinvestment plan for our common stockholders. As a result, unless stockholders specifically elect to have their dividends automatically reinvested in additional shares of common stock, stockholders will receive all such dividends in cash. There were no dividends reinvested for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 under the dividend reinvestment plan.
Under the terms of our dividend reinvestment plan, dividends will primarily be paid in newly issued shares of common stock. However, the Company reserves the right to purchase shares in the open market in connection with the implementation of the plan. This feature of the plan means that, under certain circumstances, the Company may issue shares of our common stock at a price below net asset value per share, which could cause our stockholders to experience dilution.
Distributions in excess of the Companys current and accumulated profits and earnings would be treated first as a return of capital to the extent of the stockholders tax basis, and any remaining distributions would be treated as a capital gain. The determination of the tax attributes of the Companys distributions will be made annually as of the end of our fiscal year based upon its taxable income for the full year and distributions paid for the full year. Therefore, a determination made on a quarterly basis may not be representative of the actual tax attributes of the Companys distributions for a full year. If the Company had determined the tax attributes of its 2015 distributions as of March 31, 2015, 100% would be from ordinary income, 0% would be from capital gains and 0% would be a return of capital. There can be no certainty to stockholders that this determination is representative of what the tax attributes of the Companys 2015 distributions to stockholders will actually be. Each year, a statement on Form 1099-DIV identifying the source of the distribution will be mailed to the Companys stockholders.
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10. Financial Highlights
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$ | 13.08 | $ | 13.36 | ||||
Net investment income, after taxes(1) |
0.35 | 0.32 | ||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments(1)(2) |
0.11 | (0.03 | ) | |||||
Benefit for taxes on unrealized gain on investments(1) |
0.01 | 0.03 | ||||||
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$ | 12.29 | $ | 13.80 | ||||
Total return(3)(4) |
7.40 | % | (14.25 | %) | ||||
Shares outstanding at end of period |
33,905 | 33,905 | ||||||
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Net assets at end of period |
$ | 447,655 | $ | 452,395 | ||||
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets (5) (6) |
10.64 | % | 8.50 | % | ||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets |
10.93 | % | 9.57 | % | ||||
Portfolio turnover |
3.69 | % | 5.73 | % |
(1) | Calculated based on weighted average common shares outstanding. |
(2) | Includes the cumulative effect of rounding. |
(3) | Total return is based on the change in market price per share during the period. Total return takes into account dividends and distributions, if any, reinvested in accordance with the Companys dividend reinvestment plan. |
(4) | Not annualized |
(5) | Annualized, except for dividend income, the reversal of previously accrued interest income, taxes and the related impact of incentive fees. |
(6) | For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the ratio components included 2.73% of base management fee, 2.73% of incentive fee, 3.19% of the cost of borrowing, 1.97% of other operating expenses, and 0.02% of the impact of all taxes. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the ratio components included 2.26% of base management fee, 2.34% of incentive fee, 2.15% of the cost of borrowing, 1.75% of other operating expenses, and 0.00% of the impact of all taxes. |
11. Subsequent Events
From April 1, 2015 through May 11, 2015, the Company made new and follow-on investments totaling $29,481 in the consumer products, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing and transportation industries. Of the new and follow-on investments, 9.4% were first lien senior secured debt, 56.6% were second lien debt, 17.0% were subordinated debt and 17.0% were income-producing preferred equity securities. Of the new and follow-on debt investments, 79.6% were floating rate and 20.4% were fixed rate based upon principal balance. The follow-on debt investments and income-producing preferred equity investment had a weighted average yield based upon cost at the time of the investment of 12.0%.
On April 13, 2015, Logan JV board of directors authorized an increase in equity commitments to $250,000, of which the Company committed $200,000 and Perspecta committed $50,000. As a result, total remaining equity commitments to Logan JV as of May 11, 2015 totaled $219,000, of which the Companys share is $175,200 and Perspectas share is $43,800.
On May 1, 2015, in accordance with the terms of the Logan JV Credit Facility, Deutsche Bank AG increased its commitment amount from $50,000 to $75,000. Commitments under the Logan JV Credit Facility can be increased to $200,000 subject to certain conditions.
On May 4, 2015, the Company completed the sale of $10,986 of its first lien senior secured debt and $691 of its equity in Igloo Products Corp., and affiliated entities, for a gain.
On May 5, 2015, the Companys board of directors declared a dividend of $0.34 per share payable on June 30, 2015 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 15, 2015.
As of May 11, 2015, Logan JV has $75,620 of investments in 48 companies with a weighted average yield, based upon current cost, of 6.9%.
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Item 2. | Managements 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.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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 this filing, the following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements or historical performance:
| the introduction, withdrawal, success and timing of business initiatives and strategies; |
| changes in political, economic or industry conditions, the interest rate environment or financial and capital markets, which could result in changes in the value of our assets; |
| the relative and absolute investment performance and operations of our investment adviser; |
| the impact of increased competition; |
| the impact of future acquisitions and divestitures; |
| the unfavorable resolution of legal proceedings; |
| our business prospects and the prospects of our portfolio companies; |
| the impact, extent and timing of technological changes and the adequacy of intellectual property protection; |
| the impact of legislative and regulatory actions and reforms and regulatory, supervisory or enforcement actions of government agencies relating to us or THL Credit Advisors LLC, the Advisor; |
| the ability of the Advisor to identify suitable investments for us and to monitor and administer our investments; |
| our contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties; |
| any future financings by us; |
| the ability of the Advisor to attract and retain highly talented professionals; |
| fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; and |
| the impact of changes to tax legislation and, generally, our tax position. |
Overview
THL Credit, Inc., or the Company, was organized as a Delaware corporation on May 26, 2009 and initially funded on July 23, 2009. We commenced principal operations on April 21, 2010. Our investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation, primarily through investments in privately negotiated investments in debt and equity securities of middle market companies.
As of March 31, 2015, we, together with our credit-focused affiliates, collectively had $5,533 million of assets under management. This amount included $773 million of our assets, $211 million of assets of the managed funds and separate account managed by us, and $4,549 million of assets of the collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), separate accounts and various fund formats managed by the investment professionals of THL Credit Senior Loan Strategies LLC, the consolidated subsidiary of the Advisor.
We are a direct lender to middle market companies and invest in first lien and second lien secured loans, including through unitranche investments, as well as subordinated debt, which may include an associated equity component such as warrants, preferred stock or other similar securities. In certain instances, we will also make direct equity investments and may also selectively invest in the residual interests, or equity, of collateralized loan obligations. We may also provide advisory services to managed funds.
We are an externally managed, non-diversified, closed-end investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company, or BDC, under the Investment Company Act of 1940 Act, as amended, or the 1940 Act. As a BDC, we are
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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.
As a BDC, we must 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 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, rules the term eligible portfolio company includes all 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, in each case organized in the United States.
We are also registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, or the Advisers Act.
Since April 2010, after we completed our initial public offering and commenced principal operations, we have been responsible for making, on behalf of ourselves, managed funds and separately managed account, over approximately an aggregate of $1,560 million in commitments into 79 separate portfolio companies through a combination of both initial and follow-on investments. Since April 2010, we, along with our managed funds and separately managed account, have received $732 million from paydowns related to these investments. The Company alone has received $603 million from paydowns and sales of investments.
We have elected to be treated for tax purposes as a regulated investment company, or RIC, under Subchapter M of the Code. To qualify as a RIC, we must, among other things, meet certain source of income and asset diversification requirements. Pursuant to these elections, we generally will not have to pay corporate-level income taxes on any income we distribute to our stockholders.
Aggregate Cash Flow Realized Gross Internal Rate of Return
Since April 2010, after we completed our initial public offering and commenced principal operations, our exited investments have resulted in an aggregate cash flow realized gross internal rate of return to us of 18.1% (based on cash invested of $483.4 million and total proceeds from these exited investments of $608.2 million). 94.6% of these exited investments resulted in an aggregate cash flow realized gross internal rate of return to us of 10% or greater.
Internal rate of return, or IRR, is a measure of our discounted cash flows (inflows and outflows). Specifically, IRR is the discount rate at which the net present value of all cash flows is equal to zero. That is, IRR is the discount rate at which the present value of total capital invested in our investments is equal to the present value of all realized returns from the investments. Our IRR calculations are unaudited.
Capital invested, with respect to an investment, represents the aggregate cost basis allocable to the realized or unrealized portion of the investment, net of any upfront fees paid at closing for the term loan portion of the investment.
Realized returns, with respect to an investment, represents the total cash received with respect to each investment, including all amortization payments, interest, dividends, prepayment fees, upfront fees (except upfront fees paid at closing for the term loan portion of an investment), amendment fees and other fees and proceeds.
Gross IRR, with respect to an investment, is calculated based on the dates that we invested capital and dates we received distributions, regardless of when we made distributions to our stockholders. Initial investments are assumed to occur at time zero, and all cash flows are deemed to occur on the date in which they did occur.
Gross IRR reflects historical results relating to our past performance and is not necessarily indicative of our future results. In addition, gross IRR does not reflect the effect of management fees, expenses, incentive fees or taxes borne, or to be borne, by us or our stockholders, and would be lower if it did.
Aggregate cash flow realized gross IRR on our exited investments reflects only invested and realized cash amounts as described above, and does not reflect any unrealized gains or losses in our portfolio or non-cash restructuring transactions. Cash flows exclude sales of participations if they were anticipated at the time of the initial investment.
Portfolio Composition and Investment Activity
Portfolio Composition
As of March 31, 2015, we had $748.4 million (at fair value) of portfolio investments, which represents a $35.8 million, or 4.6% decrease from the $784.2 million (at fair value) as of December 31, 2014. We also decreased our portfolio to 57 investments, including THL Credit Greenway Fund LLC, or Greenway, and THL Credit Greenway Fund II LLC, or Greenway II, as of March 31, 2015, from 60 portfolio investments, including Greenway and Greenway II, as of December 31, 2014.
At March 31, 2015, our average portfolio company investment, exclusive of Greenway, Greenway II and portfolio investments where we only have an equity investment, at amortized cost and fair value was approximately $14.2 million and $14.3 million, respectively and our largest portfolio company investment by both amortized cost and fair value was approximately $39.9 million and $40.1 million, respectively. At December 31, 2014, our average portfolio company investment, exclusive of Greenway, Greenway II and portfolio investments where we only have an equity investment, at amortized cost and fair value was approximately $14.3 million and $14.3 million, respectively and our largest portfolio company investment by both amortized cost and fair value was approximately $39.9 million and $39.7 million, respectively
At March 31, 2015, based upon fair value, 77.1% of our debt investments bore interest based on floating rates (subject to interest rate floors), such as LIBOR, and 22.9% bore interest at fixed rates. At December 31, 2014, 72.2% of our debt investments bore interest based on floating rates (subject to interest rate floors), such as LIBOR, and 27.8% bore interest at fixed rates.
The following table shows the weighted average yield by investment category at their current cost.
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11.1 | % | 11.0 | % | ||||
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12.9 | % | 13.4 | % | ||||
Investments in payment rights (2) |
16.8 | % | 16.8 | % | ||||
CLO residual interests (2) |
13.9 | % | 13.4 | % | ||||
Income-producing equity securities |
10.7 | % | 10.6 | % | ||||
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Debt and income-producing investments (3) |
11.7 | % | 11.7 | % | ||||
Debt investments |
11.5 | % | 11.6 | % |
(1) | Includes the impact of all loans on non-accrual status. |
(2) | Yields from investments in payment rights and CLO residual interests represents an effective yield expected from anticipated cash flows. |
(3) | Excludes yield on the Logan JV as the fund commenced operations on December 3, 2014. |
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As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, portfolio investments, in which we have debt investments, had an average earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA of approximately $29 million and $27 million, respectively, based on the latest available financial information provided by the portfolio companies for each of these periods. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, our weighted average attachment point in the capital structure of our portfolio companies is approximately 4.2 times and 4.1 times EBITDA, respectively, for each of these based on our latest available financial information for each of these periods.
As of March 31, 2015, excluding investments made in Greenway and Greenway II, 80.0% of our portfolio investments are in sponsored investments and 20.0% of our portfolio investments are in unsponsored investments. Our portfolio investments as of March 31, 2015 have used our capital for change of control transactions (23.6%), acquisitions/growth capital (27.3%), refinancings (14.5%), recapitalizations (16.4%) and other (18.2%). As March 31, 2015, we have closed portfolio investments with 46 different sponsors since inception.
As of December 31, 2014, excluding investments made in Greenway and Greenway II, 81.0% of our portfolio investments are in sponsored investments and 19.0% of our portfolio investments are in unsponsored investments. Our portfolio investments as of December 31, 2014 have used our capital for change of control transactions (25.9%), acquisitions/growth capital (25.9%), refinancings (13.8%), recapitalizations (17.2%) and other (17.2%). As December 31, 2014, we have closed portfolio investments with 46 different sponsors since inception.
The following table summarizes the amortized cost and fair value of investments as of March 31, 2015 (in millions).
Description |
Amortized Cost |
Percentage of Total |
Fair Value (1) | Percentage of Total |
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First lien secured debt |
$ | 384.2 | 51.9 | % | $ | 382.3 | 51.0 | % | ||||||||
Second lien debt |
166.2 | 22.5 | % | 165.9 | 22.2 | % | ||||||||||
Subordinated debt |
71.1 | 9.6 | % | 65.7 | 8.8 | % | ||||||||||
Equity investments |
44.3 | 6.0 | % | 57.0 | 7.6 | % | ||||||||||
CLO residual interests |
33.5 | 4.5 | % | 35.2 | 4.7 | % | ||||||||||
Investment in Logan JV |
24.8 | 3.4 | % | 25.2 | 3.4 | % | ||||||||||
Investment in payment rights |
11.9 | 1.6 | % | 13.5 | 1.8 | % | ||||||||||
Investments in funds |
3.4 | 0.5 | % | 3.6 | 0.5 | % | ||||||||||
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Total investments |
$ | 739.4 | 100.0 | % | $ | 748.4 | 100.0 | % | ||||||||
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(1) | All investments are categorized as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. |
The following table summarizes the amortized cost and fair value of investments as of December 31, 2014 (in millions).
Description |
Amortized Cost |
Percentage of Total |
Fair Value (1) | Percentage of Total |
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First lien secured debt |
$ | 396.6 | 50.9 | % | $ | 393.8 | 50.3 | % | ||||||||
Second lien debt |
168.9 | 21.7 | % | 168.5 | 21.5 | % | ||||||||||
Subordinated debt |
103.9 | 13.3 | % | 100.7 | 12.8 | % | ||||||||||
Equity investments |
43.5 | 5.6 | % | 52.7 | 6.7 | % | ||||||||||
CLO residual interests |
34.2 | 4.4 | % | 34.9 | 4.5 | % | ||||||||||
Investment in Logan JV |
16.8 | 2.2 | % | 16.7 | 2.1 | % | ||||||||||
Investment in payment rights |
11.9 | 1.5 | % | 13.5 | 1.7 | % | ||||||||||
Investments in funds |
3.2 | 0.4 | % | 3.4 | 0.4 | % | ||||||||||
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Total investments |
$ | 779.0 | 100.0 | % | $ | 784.2 | 100.0 | % | ||||||||
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(1) | All investments are categorized as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. |
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The following is a summary of the industry classification in which the Company invests as of March 31, 2015 (in millions).
Industry |
Amortized Cost |
Fair Value | % of Net Assets |
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Consumer products |
$ | 120.9 | $ | 121.4 | 27.12 | % | ||||||
IT services |
108.6 | 106.0 | 23.68 | % | ||||||||
Financial services |
79.7 | 74.2 | 16.57 | % | ||||||||
Healthcare |
61.2 | 66.8 | 14.95 | % | ||||||||
Manufacturing |
68.3 | 66.2 | 14.78 | % | ||||||||
Industrials |
60.5 | 60.2 | 13.44 | % | ||||||||
Retail & grocery |
43.1 | 50.8 | 11.35 | % | ||||||||
Energy / utilities |
49.7 | 48.1 | 10.76 | % | ||||||||
Structured products |
33.5 | 35.2 | 7.86 | % | ||||||||
Business services |
32.1 | 32.3 | 7.22 | % | ||||||||
Food & beverage |
22.4 | 23.3 | 5.20 | % | ||||||||
Restaurants |
20.9 | 20.9 | 4.66 | % | ||||||||
Media, entertainment and leisure |
16.0 | 20.5 | 4.57 | % | ||||||||
Transportation |
16.4 | 16.4 | 3.66 | % | ||||||||
Aerospace & defense |
6.1 | 6.1 | 1.36 | % | ||||||||
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Total Investments |
$ | 739.4 | $ | 748.4 | 167.18 | % | ||||||
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The following is a summary of the industry classification in which the Company invests as of December 31, 2014 (in millions).
Industry |
Amortized Cost |
Fair Value | % of Net Assets |
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Consumer products |
$ | 120.7 | $ | 120.4 | 27.15 | % | ||||||
IT services |
108.7 | 106.5 | 24.02 | % | ||||||||
Healthcare |
77.5 | 83.2 | 18.75 | % | ||||||||
Financial services |
71.4 | 68.9 | 15.55 | % | ||||||||
Manufacturing |
70.8 | 68.4 | 15.41 | % | ||||||||
Retail & grocery |
53.0 | 55.8 | 12.58 | % | ||||||||
Industrials |
54.6 | 54.1 | 12.18 | % | ||||||||
Energy / utilities |
50.3 | 48.9 | 11.04 | % | ||||||||
Food & beverage |
38.6 | 39.3 | 8.85 | % | ||||||||
Structured products |
34.2 | 34.9 | 7.87 | % | ||||||||
Business services |
32.2 | 32.2 | 7.27 | % | ||||||||
Media, entertainment and leisure |
25.1 | 29.7 | 6.69 | % | ||||||||
Restaurants |
20.8 | 20.8 | 4.68 | % | ||||||||
Transportation |
14.3 | 14.3 | 3.21 | % | ||||||||
Aerospace & defense |
6.8 | 6.8 | 1.53 | % | ||||||||
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Total Investments |
$ | 779.0 | $ | 784.2 | 176.78 | % | ||||||
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Investment Activity
The following is a summary of our investment activity, presented on a cost basis, for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 (in millions).
Three months ended March 31, | ||||||||
2015 | 2014 | |||||||
New portfolio investments |
$ | | $ | 91.7 | ||||
Existing portfolio investments: |
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Follow-on investments |
15.5 | 32.1 | ||||||
Delayed draw and revolver investments |
2.3 | 1.8 | ||||||
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Total existing portfolio investments |
17.8 | 33.9 | ||||||
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Total portfolio investment activity |
$ | 17.8 | $ | 125.6 | ||||
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Number of new portfolio investments |
| 7 | ||||||
Number of existing portfolio investments |
5 | 5 | ||||||
First lien secured debt |
$ | 8.8 | $ | 67.5 | ||||
Second lien debt |
| 47.2 | ||||||
Subordinated debt |
| 8.3 | ||||||
Investments in funds |
0.2 | 0.8 | ||||||
Investment in Logan JV |
8.0 | | ||||||
Equity investments |
0.8 | 1.8 | ||||||
CLO residual interests |
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Total portfolio investments |
$ | 17.8 | $ | 125.6 | ||||
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Weighted average yield of new debt investments |
10.6 | % | 10.6 | % | ||||
Weighted average yield, including all new income-producing investments |
10.6 | % | 10.6 | % |
For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, we received proceeds from prepayments and sales of our investments, including any prepayment premiums, totaling $59.0 million and $39.3 million, respectively.
The following are proceeds received from notable prepayments and sales of our investments (in millions):
For the three months ended March 31, 2015
| Partial sale of a second lien debt investment in BBB US Industries Holdings, Inc., which resulted in proceeds of $2.8 million and included a nominal realized gain; |
| Partial sale of a first lien secured debt investment in Charming Charlie, LLC, which resulted in proceeds of $9.9 million and included a nominal realized gain; |
| Repayment of a subordinated debt investment in Country Pure Foods, LLC at par, resulting in proceeds of $16.2 million; |
| Repayment of a first lien secured debt investment in Ingenio Acquisition, LLC, resulting in proceeds of $9.3 million, which included a prepayment premium of $0.2 million; and |
| Repayment of a subordinated debt investment in The Studer Group, L.L.C. at par, resulting in proceeds of $16.9 million. |
For the three months ended March 31, 2014
| Repayment of an investment in LCP Capital Fund LLC, resulting in proceeds of $8.4 million; |
| Repayment of a subordinated debt investment in SeaStar Solutions, resulting in proceeds of $16.8 million, which included a prepayment premium of $0.3 million; and |
| Partial sale of $4.9 million, which included a nominal realized gain, of a second lien debt investment in Surgery Center Holdings, Inc. |
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Our level of investment activity can 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. The frequency of volume of any prepayments may fluctuate significantly from period to period.
Investment Risk
The value of our investments will generally fluctuate with, among other things, changes in prevailing interest rates, U.S. federal tax rates, counterparty risk, general economic conditions, the condition of certain financial markets, developments or trends in any particular industry and the financial condition of the issuer. During periods of limited liquidity and higher price volatility, our ability to dispose of investments at a price and time that we deem advantageous may be impaired.
Lower-quality debt securities involve greater risk of default or price changes due to changes in the credit quality of the issuer. The value of lower-quality debt securities often fluctuates in response to company, political, or economic developments and can decline significantly over short periods of time or during periods of general or regional economic difficulty. Lower-quality debt securities can be thinly traded or have restrictions on resale, making them difficult to sell at an acceptable price. The default rate for lower-quality debt securities is likely to be higher during economic recessions or periods of high interest rates.
THL Credit Logan JV LLC
On December 3, 2014, the Company entered into an agreement with Perspecta Trident LLC, an affiliate of Perspecta Trust LLC, or Perspecta,, to create THL Credit Logan JV LLC, or Logan JV, a joint venture, which will invest primarily in senior secured first lien term loans. All Logan JV investment decisions must be unanimously approved by the Logan JV investment committee consisting of one representative from each of the Company and Perspecta.
Logan JV is capitalized with equity contributions which are generally called from its members as transactions are completed. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, Logan JV had equity commitments totaling $150.0 million, of which the Company committed $120.0 million and Perspecta committed $30.0 million.
Equity contributions are called from each member pro-rata, based on their equity commitments. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, Logan JV had received $31.0 million and $8.0 million in aggregate capital of which the Company funded $24.8 million and $6.4 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2014, Logan JV had called but not yet received an additional $13.0 million in aggregate capital of which the Companys pro-rata share is $10.4 million and, which is record as a payable for investments purchased in the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. As of March 31, 2015, remaining equity commitments to Logan JV totaled $119.0 million, of which the Companys share is $95.2 million and Perspectas share is $23.8 million. As of December 31, 2014, remaining equity commitments to Logan JV totaled $129.0 million, of which the Companys share is $103.2 million and Perspectas share is $25.8 million.
We have determined that Logan JV is an investment company under ASC 946, however, in accordance with such guidance, we will generally not consolidate our investment in a company other than a wholly owned investment company subsidiary or a controlled operating company whose business consists of providing services to us. Accordingly, we do not consolidate our non-controlling interest in Logan JV.
On December 17, 2014, Logan JV entered into a senior credit facility, or the Logan JV Credit Facility, with Deutsche Bank AG which allows Logan JV to borrow up to $50.0 million subject to leverage and borrowing base restrictions. The Logan JV Credit Facility can be increased to $200.0 million subject to certain conditions. The revolving loan period ends on December 17, 2016 and the final maturity date is December 17, 2019. As of March 31, 2015, Logan JV had $31.5 million of outstanding debt under the credit facility. As of December 31, 2014, Logan JV had no outstanding debt under the credit facility. The Logan JV Credit Facility bears interest at three month LIBOR (with no LIBOR floor) plus 2.50%.
As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, Logan JV had total investments at fair value of $75.0 million and $30.7 million, respectively. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, Logan JVs portfolio was comprised of senior secured first lien and second lien loans to 46 and 22 different borrowers, respectively. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, none of these loans were on non-accrual status. Additionally, as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, Logan JV had unfunded commitments to revolver and delayed draw loans to its portfolio companies totaling $0.4 million and $0.2 million, respectively. The portfolio companies in Logan JV are in industries similar to those in which we may invest directly.
For the three months ended March 31, 2015, we recognized dividend income of $0.3 million related to Logan JV. As of March 31, 2014, Logan JV was not yet formed.
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Below is a summary of Logan JVs portfolio, followed by a listing of the individual loans in Logan JVs portfolio as of March 31, 2015:
As of March 31, | As of December 31, | |||||||
2015 | 2014 | |||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||
First lien secured debt (1) |
$ | 67,097 | $ | 30,237 | ||||
Second lien debt (1) |
8,500 | 1,000 | ||||||
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Total debt investments |
$ | 75,597 | $ | 31,237 | ||||
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Weighted average yield on first lien senior secured loans(2) |
6.5 | % | 6.5 | % | ||||
Weighted average yield on second lien loans(2) |
9.2 | % | 10.0 | % | ||||
Weighted average yield on all loans(2) |
6.8 | % | 6.6 | % | ||||
Number of borrowers in Logan JV |
46 | 22 | ||||||
Largest loan to a single borrower(1) |
$ | 5,000 | $ | 2,500 | ||||
Total of five largest loans to borrowers(1) |
$ | 16,975 | $ | 8,994 |
(1) | At current principal amount. |
(2) | Weighted average yield at their current cost. |
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Logan JV Loan Portfolio as of March 31, 2015
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Portfolio Company |
Industry |
Interest Rate(1) | Initial Acquisition Date |
Maturity Date |
Principal | Amortized Cost |
Fair Value(2) |
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Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans |
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Ability Networks Inc. |
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals | 6% (LIBOR +5%) |
3/17/2015 | 05/14/2021 | $ | 1,496 | $ | 1,511 | $ | 1,501 | ||||||||||||||
Albertsons Holdings LLC |
Retail | 5.5% (LIBOR +4.5%) |
12/5/2014 | 08/25/2021 | 2,000 | 2,004 | 2,019 | |||||||||||||||||
American Pacific Corporation |
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber | 7% (LIBOR +6%) |
12/10/2014 | 02/27/2019 | 995 | 995 | 1,000 | |||||||||||||||||
AP NMT Acquisition B.V. |
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription | 6.75% (LIBOR +5.75%) |
12/18/2014 | 08/13/2021 | 1,493 | 1,471 | 1,486 | |||||||||||||||||
Arctic Glacier U.S.A., Inc |
Beverage, Food & Tobacco | 6% (LIBOR +5%) |
2/12/2015 | 05/10/2019 | 997 | 988 | 992 | |||||||||||||||||
Avaya Inc |
Telecommunications | 6.5% (LIBOR +5.5%) |
12/18/2014 | 03/31/2018 | 1,491 | 1,478 | 1,490 | |||||||||||||||||
BioScrip, Inc. |
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals | 6.5% (LIBOR +5.25%) |
12/22/2014 | 07/31/2020 | 938 | 940 | 933 | |||||||||||||||||
BioScrip, Inc. |
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals | 6.5% (LIBOR +5.25%) |
12/22/2014 | 07/31/2020 | 563 | 564 | 559 | |||||||||||||||||
Birch Communications, Inc. |
Telecommunications | 7.75% (LIBOR +6.75%) |
12/5/2014 | 07/17/2020 | 972 | 951 | 967 | |||||||||||||||||
Caesars Entertainment Resort Properties, LLC |
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure | 7% (LIBOR +6%) |
1/15/2015 | 10/11/2020 | 1,496 | 1,426 | 1,420 | |||||||||||||||||
Cengage Learning Acquisitions, Inc. |
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing | 7% (LIBOR +6%) |
12/15/2014 | 03/31/2020 | 2,487 | 2,465 | 2,501 | |||||||||||||||||
Compuware Corp |
Services: Business | 6.25% (LIBOR +5.25%) |
12/11/2014 | 12/15/2021 | 1,496 | 1,424 | 1,454 | |||||||||||||||||
Creative Artists |
Media: Diversified & Production | 5.5% (LIBOR +4.5%) |
3/16/2015 | 12/17/2021 | 2,494 | 2,525 | 2,527 | |||||||||||||||||
Crowne Group LLC |
Automotive | 6% (LIBOR +5%) |
1/14/2015 | 09/30/2020 | 1,496 | 1,474 | 1,488 | |||||||||||||||||
CT Technologies Intermediate Holdings, Inc. |
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals | 6% (LIBOR +5%) |
2/11/2015 | 12/01/2021 | 1,995 | 2,015 | 2,015 | |||||||||||||||||
CWGS Group, LLC |
Automotive | 5.75% (LIBOR +4.75%) |
12/22/2014 | 02/20/2020 | 1,471 | 1,475 | 1,486 | |||||||||||||||||
Delta 2 Lux Sarl |
Telecommunications | 4.75% (LIBOR +3.75%) |
12/18/2014 | 07/30/2021 | 1,500 | 1,468 | 1,494 | |||||||||||||||||
EnergySolutions, LLC |
Environmental Industries | 6.75% (LIBOR +5.75%) |
3/16/2015 | 05/29/2020 | 2,000 | 2,025 | 2,011 | |||||||||||||||||
Evergreen Skills Lux S.á r.l. |
High Tech | 5.75% (LIBOR +4.75%) |
1/15/2015 | 04/28/2021 | 1,497 | 1,467 | 1,483 | |||||||||||||||||
FR Utility Services LLC |
Construction & Building | 6.75% (LIBOR +5.75%) |
12/18/2014 | 10/18/2019 | 1,492 | 1,489 | 1,493 | |||||||||||||||||
FullBeauty Brands LP / OSP Group Inc. |
Retail | 4.75% (LIBOR +3.75%) |
3/20/2015 | 03/18/2021 | 1,000 | 995 | 1,000 | |||||||||||||||||
Getty Images, Inc. |
High Tech Industries | 4.75% (LIBOR +3.5%) |
2/18/2015 | 10/18/2019 | 997 | 922 | 844 | |||||||||||||||||
Great Wolf Resorts Inc. |
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure | 5.75% (LIBOR +4.75%) |
1/15/2015 | 08/06/2020 | 997 | 997 | 1,001 | |||||||||||||||||
GTCR Valor Companies, Inc. |
Telecommunications | 7.75% (LIBOR +6.75%) |
12/5/2014 | 05/30/2021 | 1,993 | 1,974 | 1,988 | |||||||||||||||||
IMG LLC/William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, LLC |
Media: Diversified & Production | 5.25% (LIBOR +4.25%) |
12/31/2014 | 05/06/2021 | 1,492 | 1,464 | 1,484 | |||||||||||||||||
Insurance Technologies |
High Tech | 8% (LIBOR +7%) |
3/26/2015 | 12/01/2019 | 2,000 | 1,980 | 1,980 | |||||||||||||||||
Insurance Technologies(3) |
High Tech | 0% (LIBOR +0%) |
3/26/2015 | 12/01/2019 | | (3 | ) | | ||||||||||||||||
IPC Corp |
Telecommunications | 6.5% (LIBOR +5.5%) |
2/3/2015 | 08/06/2021 | 2,000 | 1,978 | 2,016 | |||||||||||||||||
KOOSHAREM, LLC |
Services: Business | 7.5% (LIBOR +6.5%) |
2/4/2015 | 05/15/2020 | 1,995 | 1,980 | 1,980 | |||||||||||||||||
Lattice Semiconductor Corp. |
High Tech Industries | 5.25% (LIBOR +4.25%) |
3/6/2015 | 03/10/2021 | 1,000 | 990 | 1,004 | |||||||||||||||||
Margaritaville Holdings LLC |
Beverage, Food & Tobacco | 7% (LIBOR +6%) |
3/12/2015 | 03/11/2021 | 5,000 | 4,950 | 4,950 | |||||||||||||||||
Mood Media Corporation |
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription | 7% (LIBOR +6%) |
12/5/2014 | 05/01/2019 | 995 | 981 | 989 | |||||||||||||||||
Novitex Acquisition, LLC |
Consumer goods: Non-Durable | 7.5% (LIBOR +6.25%) |
12/5/2014 | 07/07/2020 | 995 | 979 | 948 | |||||||||||||||||
Parq Holdings LP(4) |
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure | 8.5% (LIBOR +7.5%) |
12/5/2014 | 12/17/2020 | | (3 | ) | | ||||||||||||||||
Parq Holdings LP |
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure | 8.5% (LIBOR +7.5%) |
12/5/2014 | 12/17/2020 | 830 | 814 | 838 |
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Logan JV Loan Portfolio as of March 31, 2015
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Portfolio Company |
Industry |
Interest Rate(1) | Initial Acquisition Date |
Maturity Date |
Principal | Amortized Cost |
Fair Value(2) |
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Radio One, Inc. |
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription | 7.5% (LIBOR +6%) |
12/22/2014 | 03/31/2016 | 1,492 | 1,489 | 1,493 | |||||||||||||||||
RentPath, Inc. |
Media: Diversified & Production | 6.25% (LIBOR +5.25%) |
12/11/2014 | 12/17/2021 | 2,494 | 2,466 | 2,500 | |||||||||||||||||
Riverbed Technology, Inc. |
High Tech | 6% (LIBOR +5%) |
2/25/2015 | 03/25/2022 | 1,000 | 995 | 1,011 | |||||||||||||||||
Sirva Worldwide, Inc. |
Transportation: Cargo | 7.5% (LIBOR +6.25%) |
12/18/2014 | 03/27/2019 | 1,991 | 1,985 | 1,991 | |||||||||||||||||
SourceHOV LLC |
Services: Business | 6% (LIBOR +5%) |
3/17/2015 | 10/31/2019 | 1,988 | 1,904 | 1,943 | |||||||||||||||||
Stonewall Gas Gathering LLC |
Energy: Oil & Gas | 8.75% (LIBOR +7.75%) |
1/26/2015 | 01/28/2022 | 1,000 | 951 | 1,006 | |||||||||||||||||
TOMS Shoes LLC |
Retail | 6.5% (LIBOR +5.5%) |
12/18/2014 | 10/31/2020 | 1,500 | 1,393 | 1,393 | |||||||||||||||||
Varsity Brands |
Consumer goods: Durable | 6% (LIBOR +5%) |
12/10/2014 | 12/11/2021 | 998 | 988 | 1,010 | |||||||||||||||||
Verdesian Life Sciences LLC |
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber | 6% (LIBOR +5%) |
12/9/2014 | 07/01/2020 | 975 | 974 | 980 | |||||||||||||||||
Visant Corp. |
Consumer goods: Non-Durable | 7% (LIBOR +6%) |
1/6/2015 | 09/23/2021 | 1,995 | 1,951 | 2,007 | |||||||||||||||||
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Total Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans |
$ | 66,249 | $ | 66,675 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Asurion Delivery and Installation Services, Inc. |
Telecommunications | 8.5% (LIBOR +7.5%) |
2/18/2015 | 03/03/2021 | 2,000 | 2,009 | 2,013 | |||||||||||||||||
Eastman Kodak Company |
High Tech Industries | 10.75% (LIBOR +9.5%) |
3/24/2015 | 09/30/2020 | 1,000 | 996 | 1,004 | |||||||||||||||||
Filtration Group Corporation |
Services: Business | 8.25% (LIBOR +7.25%) |
3/16/2015 | 11/22/2021 | 2,000 | 2,010 | 2,013 | |||||||||||||||||
IPC Corp |
Telecommunications | 10.5% (LIBOR +9.5%) |
3/3/2015 | 02/06/2022 | 1,500 | 1,390 | 1,401 | |||||||||||||||||
Learfield Communications, Inc. |
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription | 8.75% (LIBOR +7.75%) |
2/18/2015 | 10/08/2021 | 1,000 | 1,005 | 1,001 | |||||||||||||||||
RentPath, Inc. |
Media: Diversified & Production | 10% (LIBOR +9%) |
12/11/2014 | 12/17/2022 | 1,000 | 913 | 929 | |||||||||||||||||
Total Second Lien Term Loans |
$ | 8,323 | $ | 8,361 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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(1) | Variable interest rates indexed to 30-day, 60-day, 90-day or 180-day LIBOR rates, at the borrowers option. LIBOR rates are subject to interest rate floors. |
(2) | Represents fair value in accordance with ASC Topic 820. The determination of such fair value is not included in our board of directors valuation process described elsewhere herein. |
(3) | Represents a revolver commitment of $209, which was unfunded as of March 31, 2015. |
(4) | Represents a delayed draw commitment of $170, which was unfunded as of March 31, 2015. |
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Logan JV Loan Portfolio as of December 31, 2014
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Portfolio Company |
Industry | Interest Rate(1) |
Initial Acquisition Date |
Maturity Date |
Principal | Amortized Cost |
Fair Value(2) |
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Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans |
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Albertsons Holdings LLC |
Retail | 5.5% (LIBOR + 4.5%) | 12/05/2014 | 08/25/2021 | $ | 2,000 | $ | 2,004 | $ | 2,003 | ||||||||||||||
American Pacific Corporation |
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber |
7% (LIBOR + 6%) | 12/10/2014 | 02/27/2019 | 997 | 997 | 996 | |||||||||||||||||
AP NMT Acquisition B.V. |
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription |
6.75% (LIBOR + 5.75%) | 12/18/2014 | 08/13/2021 | 1,496 | 1,474 | 1,474 | |||||||||||||||||
Avaya Inc. |
Telecommunications | 6.5% (LIBOR + 5.5%) | 12/18/2014 | 03/31/2018 | 1,496 | 1,481 | 1,476 | |||||||||||||||||
BioScrip, Inc. |
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals |
6.5% (LIBOR + 5.25%) | 12/22/2014 | 07/31/2020 | 1,500 | 1,504 | 1,496 | |||||||||||||||||
Birch Communications, Inc. |
Telecommunications | 7.75% (LIBOR + 6.75%) | 12/05/2014 | 07/17/2020 | 972 | 950 | 957 | |||||||||||||||||
Cengage Learning Acquisitions, Inc. |
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing |
7% (LIBOR + 6%) | 12/15/2014 | 03/31/2020 | 2,494 | 2,470 | 2,473 | |||||||||||||||||
Compuware Corp |
Services: Business | 6.25% (LIBOR + 5.25%) | 12/11/2014 | 12/15/2021 | 1,500 | 1,426 | 1,427 | |||||||||||||||||
CWGS Group, LLC |
Automotive | 5.75% (LIBOR + 4.75%) | 12/22/2014 | 02/20/2020 | 1,490 | 1,494 | 1,494 | |||||||||||||||||
Delta 2 Lux Sarl |
Telecommunications | 4.75% (LIBOR + 3.75%) | 12/18/2014 | 07/30/2021 | 1,500 | 1,466 | 1,468 | |||||||||||||||||
FR Utility Services LLC |
Construction & Building |
6.75% (LIBOR + 5.75%) | 12/18/2014 | 10/18/2019 | 1,496 | 1,493 | 1,491 | |||||||||||||||||
GTCR Valor Companies, Inc. |
Services: Business | 6% (LIBOR + 5%) | 12/05/2014 | 05/30/2021 | 995 | 975 | 972 | |||||||||||||||||
IMG LLC/William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, LLC |
Media: Diversified & Production |
5.25% (LIBOR + 4.25%) | 12/31/2014 | 05/06/2021 | 1,496 | 1,463 | 1,451 | |||||||||||||||||
Mood Media Corporation |
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription |
7% (LIBOR + 6%) | 12/05/2014 | 05/01/2019 | 997 | 983 | 979 | |||||||||||||||||
Novitex Acquisition, LLC |
Consumer goods: Non-Durable |
7.5% (LIBOR + 6.25%) | 12/05/2014 | 07/07/2020 | 998 | 980 | 958 | |||||||||||||||||
Parq Holdings L.P.(3) |
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure |
8.5% (LIBOR + 7.5%) | 12/05/2014 | 12/17/2020 | | (3 | ) | | ||||||||||||||||
Parq Holdings L.P. |
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure |
8.5% (LIBOR + 7.5%) | 12/05/2014 | 12/17/2020 | 830 | 814 | 818 | |||||||||||||||||
Radio One, Inc. |
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription |
7.5% (LIBOR + 6%) | 12/22/2014 | 03/31/2016 | 1,496 | 1,492 | 1,491 | |||||||||||||||||
RentPath, Inc. |
Media: Diversified & Production |
6.25% (LIBOR + 5.25%) | 12/11/2014 | 12/17/2021 | 1,500 | 1,470 | 1,476 | |||||||||||||||||
Sirva Worldwide, Inc. |
Transportation: Cargo |
7.5% (LIBOR + 6.25%) | 12/18/2014 | 03/27/2019 | 1,496 | 1,489 | 1,492 | |||||||||||||||||
TOMS Shoes LLC |
Retail | 6.5% (LIBOR + 5.5%) | 12/18/2014 | 10/31/2020 | 1,500 | 1,388 | 1,388 | |||||||||||||||||
Varsity Brands |
Consumer goods: Durable |
6% (LIBOR + 5%) | 12/10/2014 | 12/11/2021 | 1,000 | 990 | 1,001 | |||||||||||||||||
Verdesian Life Sciences LLC |
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber |
6% (LIBOR + 5%) | 12/09/2014 | 07/01/2020 | 987 | 986 | 982 | |||||||||||||||||
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Total Senior Secured First Lien Term Loans |
$ | 29,786 | $ | 29,763 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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RentPath, Inc. |
Media: Diversified & Production |
10% (LIBOR + 9%) | 12/11/2014 | 12/17/2022 | $ | 1,000 | $ | 911 | $ | 915 | ||||||||||||||
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Total Second Lien Term Loans |
$ | 911 | $ | 915 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 30,697 | $ | 30,678 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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(1) | Variable interest rates indexed to 30-day, 60-day, 90-day or 180-day LIBOR rates, at the borrowers option. LIBOR rates are subject to interest rate floors. |
(2) | Represents fair value in accordance with ASC Topic 820. The determination of such fair value is not included in our board of directors valuation process described elsewhere herein. |
(3) | Represents a delayed draw commitment of $170, which was unfunded as of December 31, 2014. |
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Below is certain summarized financial information for Logan JV as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 and for the three months ended March 31, 2015:
Selected Balance Sheet Information
As of March 31, | As of December 31, | |||||||
2015 | 2014 | |||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||
Investments at fair value (cost of $74,572 and $30,697, respectively) |
$ | 75,036 | $ | 30,678 | ||||
Capital contributions receivable |
| 13,000 | ||||||
Cash |
5,325 | 3,898 | ||||||
Other assets |
1,110 | 898 | ||||||
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Total assets |
$ | 81,471 | $ | 48,474 | ||||
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Loans payable |
$ | 31,500 | $ | | ||||
Payable for investments purchased |
17,898 | 26,732 | ||||||
Dividends payable |
410 | | ||||||
Other liabilities |
231 | 813 | ||||||
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Total liabilities |
$ | 50,039 | $ | 27,545 | ||||
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Members Equity |
$ | 31,432 | $ | 20,929 | ||||
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Total liabilities and net assets |
$ | 81,471 | $ | 48,474 | ||||
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Selected Statement of Operations Information
For the three months ended March 31, 2015 |
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(Dollars in thousands) | ||||
Total investment income |
$ | 732 | ||
Total expenses |
302 | |||
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments |
483 | |||
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Net increase in net assets |
$ | 913 | ||
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As of March 31, 2014, Logan JV was not yet formed.
Managed Funds
The Advisor and its affiliates may also manage other funds in the future that may have investment mandates that are similar, in whole and in part, with ours. For example, the Advisor may serve as investment adviser to one or more private funds or registered closed-end funds, and presently serves as an investment adviser to collateralized loan obligations, or CLOs, THL Credit Wind River 2013-2 CLO, Ltd., THL Credit Wind River 2014-1 CLO, Ltd., THL Credit Wind River 2014-2 CLO, Ltd., and a subadviser to a closed-end fund, THL Credit Senior Loan Fund (NYSE: TSLF). In addition, our officers may serve in similar capacities for one or more private funds or registered closed-end funds. The Advisor and its affiliates may determine that an investment is appropriate for us and for one or more of those other funds. In such event, depending on the availability of such investment and other appropriate factors, the Advisor or its affiliates may determine that we should invest side-by-side with one or more other funds. Any such investments will be made only to the extent permitted by applicable law and interpretive positions of the SEC and its staff, and consistent with the Advisors allocation procedures.
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Greenway
On January 14, 2011, THL Credit Greenway Fund LLC, or Greenway, was formed as a Delaware limited liability company. Greenway is a portfolio company of the Company. Greenway is a closed-end investment fund which provides for no liquidity or redemption options and is not readily marketable. Greenway operates under a limited liability agreement dated January 19, 2011, or the Agreement. Greenway will continue in existence until January 14, 2021, subject to earlier termination pursuant to certain terms of the Agreement. The term may also be extended for up to three additional one-year periods pursuant to certain terms of the Agreement. Greenway had a two year investment period.
Greenway has $150 million of capital committed by affiliates of a single institutional investor, and is managed by the Company. The Companys capital commitment to Greenway is $0.02 million. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, all of the capital had been called by Greenway. Our nominal investment in Greenway is reflected in the March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 Consolidated Schedules of Investments. As of March 31, 2015, distributions representing 97.0% of the committed capital of the investor have been made from Greenway. Distributions from Greenway, including return of capital and earnings, to its members from inception through March 31, 2015 totaled $145.6 million.
The Company acts as the investment adviser to Greenway and is entitled to receive certain fees relating to its investment management services provided, including a base management fee, a performance fee and a portion of the closing fees on each investment transaction. As a result, Greenway is classified as an affiliate of the Company. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company earned $0.2 million and $0.2 million in fees related to Greenway, respectively, which are included in other income from non-controlled, affiliated investment in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $0.2 million and $0.3 million of fees and expenses related to Greenway, respectively, were included in due from affiliate on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Greenway invested in securities similar to those of the Company pursuant to investment and allocation guidelines which address, among other things, the size of the borrowers, the types of transactions and the concentration and investment ratio amongst Greenway and the Company. However, the Company has the discretion to invest in other securities.
Greenway II
On January 31, 2013, THL Credit Greenway Fund II, LLC, or Greenway II LLC, was formed as a Delaware limited liability company and is a portfolio company of the Company. Greenway II LLC is a closed-end investment fund which provides for no liquidity or redemption options and is not readily marketable. Greenway II LLC operates under a limited liability agreement dated February 11, 2013, as amended, or the Greenway II LLC Agreement. Greenway II LLC will continue in existence for eight years from the final closing date, subject to earlier termination pursuant to certain terms of the Greenway II LLC Agreement. The term may also be extended for up to three additional one-year periods pursuant to certain terms of the Greenway II LLC Agreement. Greenway II LLC has a two year investment period.
As contemplated in the Greenway II LLC Agreement, we have established a related investment vehicle and entered into an investment management agreement with an account set up by an unaffiliated third party investor to invest alongside Greenway II LLC pursuant to similar economic terms. The account is also managed by the Company. References to Greenway II herein include Greenway II LLC and the account of the related investment vehicle. Greenway II has $186.5 million of commitments primarily from institutional investors. As of March 31, 2015, the entire $186.5 million of commitments have been called. The Companys capital commitment to Greenway II is $0.01 million. Our nominal investment in Greenway II LLC is reflected in the March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 Consolidated Schedules of Investments. Greenway II LLC is managed by the Company. As of March 31, 2015, distributions representing 17.8% of the committed capital of the Greenway II investors have been made from Greenway II. Distributions from Greenway II to its members and investors, including return of capital and earnings, from inception through March 31, 2015 totaled $33.2 million.
The Company acts as the investment adviser to Greenway II and is entitled to receive certain fees relating to its investment management services provided, including a base management fee, a performance fee and a portion of the closing fees on each investment transaction. As a result, Greenway II is classified as an affiliate of the Company. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2013, we earned $0.4 million and $0.5 million, respectively, in fees related to Greenway II, which are included in other income from non-controlled, affiliated investment in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $0.6 million and $0.8 million of fees and expenses related to Greenway II were included in due from affiliate on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Other deferred costs consist of placement agent expenses incurred in connection with the offer and sale of partnership interests in Greenway II. These costs are capitalized when commitments close and are recognized as an expense over the period when the Company expects to collect management fees from Greenway II. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, we recognized $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively, in expenses related to placement agent expenses, which are included in other general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $0.5 million and $0.6 million, respectively, were included in other deferred costs on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
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Greenway II invests in securities similar to those of the Company pursuant to investment and allocation guidelines which address, among other things, the size of the borrowers, the types of transactions and the concentration and investment ratio amongst Greenway II and the Company. However, the Company has the discretion to invest in other securities.
CLO Residual Interests
As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had investments in the CLO residual interests, or subordinated notes, which can also be structured as income notes. These subordinated notes are subordinate to the secured notes issued in connection with each CLO. The secured notes in each structure are collateralized by portfolios consisting primarily of broadly syndicated senior secured bank loans. The following table shows a summary of our investments in CLO residual interests (in millions):
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Security Description | Ownership Interest |
Total CLO Amount at initial par |
THL Credit Residual Amount at Amortized Cost |
THL Credit Residual Amount at Fair Value |
THL Credit Residual Amount at Amortized Cost |
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Adirondack Park CLO Ltd. |
Subordinated Notes, Residual Interest |
18.7 | % | $ | 517.0 | $ | 8.0 | $ | 8.4 | $ | 8.2 | $ | 8.2 | |||||||||||||
Dryden CLO, Ltd. |
Subordinated Notes, Residual Interest |
23.1 | % | 516.4 | 7.7 | 8.3 | 8.0 | 8.2 | ||||||||||||||||||
Flagship VII, Ltd. |
Subordinated Notes, Residual Interest |
12.6 | % | 441.8 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.3 | ||||||||||||||||||
Flagship VIII, Ltd. |
Subordinated Notes, Residual Interest |
25.1 | % | 470.9 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | ||||||||||||||||||
Sheridan Square CLO, Ltd |
Income Notes, Residual Interest |
10.4 | % | 724.5 | 5.3 | 5.8 | 5.4 | 5.7 | ||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 33.5 | $ | 35.2 | $ | 34.2 | $ | 34.9 | ||||||||||||||||||
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The subordinated notes and income notes do not have a stated rate of interest, but are entitled to receive distributions on quarterly payment dates subject to the priority of payments to secured note holders in the structures if and to the extent funds are available for such purpose. The payments on the subordinated notes and income notes are subordinated not only to the interest and principal claims of all secured notes issued, but to certain administrative expenses, taxes, and the base and subordinated fees paid to the collateral manager. Payments to the subordinated notes and income notes may vary significantly quarter to quarter for a variety of reasons and may be subject to 100% loss. Investments in subordinated notes and income notes, due to the structure of the CLO, can be significantly impacted by change in the market value of the assets, the distributions on the assets, defaults and recoveries on the assets, capital gains and losses on the assets along with prices, interest rates and other risks associated with the assets.
For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recognized interest income totaling $1.1 million and $1.2 million, respectively, related to CLO residual interests.
Investment in Tax Receivable Agreement Payment Rights
In June 2012, we invested in a TRA that entitles us to certain payment rights, or TRA Payment Rights, from Duff & Phelps Corporation, or Duff & Phelps. The TRA transfers the economic value of certain tax deductions, or tax benefits, taken by Duff & Phelps to us and entitles us to a stream of payments to be received. The TRA payment right is, in effect, a subordinated claim on the issuing company which can be valued based on the credit risk of the issuer, which includes projected future earnings, the liquidity of the underlying payment right, risk of tax law changes, the effective tax rate and any other factors which might impact the value of the payment right.
Through the TRA, we are entitled to receive an annual tax benefit payment based upon 85% of the savings from certain deductions along with interest. The payments that we are entitled to receive result from cash savings, if any, in U.S. federal, state or local income tax that Duff & Phelps realizes (i) from the tax savings derived from the goodwill and other intangibles created in connection with the Duff & Phelps initial public offering and (ii) from other income tax deductions. These tax benefit payments will continue until the relevant deductions are fully utilized, which is projected to be 16 years from the initial investment date. Pursuant to the TRA, we maintain the right to enforce Duff & Phelps payment obligations as a transferee of the TRA contract. If Duff & Phelps chooses to pre-pay and terminate the TRA, we will be entitled to the present value of the expected future TRA payments. If Duff & Phelps breaches any material obligation then all obligations are accelerated and calculated as if an early termination occurred. Failure to make a payment is a breach of a material obligation if the failure occurs for more than three months.
The projected annual tax benefit payment is accrued on a quarterly basis and paid annually. The payment is allocated between a reduction in the cost basis of the investment and interest income based upon an amortization schedule. Based upon the characteristics of the investment, we have chosen to categorize the investment in the TRA payment rights as an investment in payment rights.
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The amortized cost basis and fair value of the TRA as of March 31, 2015 was $11.9 million and $13.5 million, respectively. The amortized cost basis and fair value of the TRA as of December 31, 2014 was $11.9 million and $13.5 million. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recognized interest income totaling $0.5 million and $0.5 million, respectively, related to the TRA.
Asset Quality
We employ the use of board observation and information rights, regular dialogue with company management and sponsors, and detailed internally generated monitoring reports to actively monitor performance. Additionally, THL Credit has developed a monitoring template that promotes compliance with these standards and that is used as a tool to assess investment performance relative to plan.
As part of the monitoring process, the Advisor assesses the risk profile of each of our investments and assigns each portfolio investment a score of a 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5
The revised investment performance scores, or IPS, are as follows:
1 The portfolio investment is performing above our underwriting expectations.
2 The portfolio investment is performing as expected at the time of underwriting. All new investments are initially scored a 2.
3 The portfolio investment is operating below our underwriting expectations, and requires closer monitoring. The company may be out of compliance with financial covenants, however, principal or interest payments are generally not past due.
4 The portfolio investment is performing materially below our underwriting expectations and returns on our investment are likely to be impaired. Principal or interest payments may be past due, however, full recovery of principal and interest payments are expected.
5 The portfolio investment is performing substantially below expectations and the risk of the investment has increased substantially. The company is in payment default and the principal and interest payments are not expected to be repaid in full.
For any investment receiving a score of a 3 or lower THL Credit Advisors will increase their level of focus and prepare regular updates for the investment committee summarizing current operating results, material impending events and recommended actions.
The Advisor monitors and, when appropriate, changes the investment scores assigned to each investment in our portfolio. In connection with our investment valuation process, the Advisor and board of directors review these investment scores on a quarterly basis. Our average investment score was 2.12 and 2.07 at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. The following is a distribution of the investment scores of our portfolio companies at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (in millions):
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$ | 62.7 | 8.4 | % | $ | 72.1 | 9.2 | % | ||||||||
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533.1 | 71.2 | % | 569.5 | 72.7 | % | ||||||||||
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149.6 | 20.0 | % | 136.0 | 17.3 | % | ||||||||||
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| | 6.6 | 0.8 | % | |||||||||||
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$ | 748.4 | 100.0 | % | $ | 784.2 | 100.0 | % | ||||||||
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(a) | As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, Investment Score 1 included $22.2 million and $0, respectively, of loans to companies in which we also hold equity securities. |
(b) | As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, Investment Score 2 included $111.9 million and $126.0 million, respectively, of loans to companies in which we also hold equity securities. |
(c) | As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, Investment Score 3 included $38.2 million and $24.7 million, respectively, of loans to companies in which we also hold equity securities. |
(d) | As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, Investment Score 4 included $0 and $4.6 million, respectively, of loans to companies in which we also hold equity securities. |
(e) | As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, Investment Score 5 included $3.0 million and $0, respectively, of loans to companies in which we also hold equity securities. |
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Loans are placed on non-accrual status when principal or interest payments are past due 30 days or more and/or when it is no longer probable that principal or interest will be collected. However, we may make exceptions to this policy if the loan has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection. As of March 31, 2015, the Company had one loan on non-accrual with an amortized cost basis of $4.5 million and fair value of $3.0 million. As of December 31, 2014, we had no loans on non-accrual. We record the reversal of any previously accrued income against the same income category reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Results of Operations
Comparison of the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014
Investment Income
We generate revenues primarily in the form of interest on the debt and other income-producing securities we hold. Other income-producing securities include investments in funds, investment in payment rights and residual interests, or equity, of CLOs. Our investments in fixed income instruments generally have an expected maturity of five to seven years, and typically bear interest at a fixed or floating rate. Interest on our debt securities is generally payable quarterly. Payments of principal of our debt investments may be amortized over the stated term of the investment, deferred for several years or due entirely at maturity. In some cases, our debt instruments and preferred stock investments may defer payments of dividends or pay interest in-kind, or PIK. Any outstanding principal amount of our debt securities and any accrued but unpaid interest will generally become due at the maturity date. The level of interest income we receive is directly related to the balance of interest-bearing investments multiplied by the weighted average yield of our investments. In addition to interest income, we may receive dividends and other distributions related to our equity investments. We may also generate revenue in the form of fees from the management of Greenway and Greenway II, prepayment premiums, commitment, loan origination, structuring or due diligence fees, exit fees, portfolio company administration fees, fees for providing significant managerial assistance and consulting fees.
The following shows the breakdown of investment income for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 (in millions):
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$ | 17.8 | $ | 14.0 | ||||
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0.5 | 0.5 | ||||||
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0.2 | 0.3 | ||||||
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0.7 | 1.1 | ||||||
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19.2 | 15.9 | ||||||
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0.3 | 2.1 | ||||||
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2.0 | 1.7 | ||||||
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0.6 | 0.8 | ||||||
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The increases in investment income from the respective periods were primarily due to the growth in the overall investment portfolio, since March 31, 2014, which led to higher interest income, as well as the increase in other income primarily from amendment and other fees including non-recurring fees earned of $1.0 million related to certain portfolio investments. This was offset by lower dividends received from our equity investments for the three months ended March 31, 2015.
The following shows a rollforward of PIK income activity for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 (in millions):
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$ | 7.0 | $ | 6.1 | ||||
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In certain investment transactions, we may provide advisory services. For services that are separately identifiable and external evidence exists to substantiate fair value, income is recognized as earned. We earned no income from advisory services related to portfolio companies for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.
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Expenses
Our primary operating expenses include the payment of base management fees, an incentive fee, borrowing expenses related to our credit facilities and Notes, and expenses reimbursable under the investment management agreement and the allocable portion of overhead under the administration and investment management agreements (administrator expenses). The base management fee compensates the Advisor for work in identifying, evaluating, negotiating, closing and monitoring our investments. Our investment management agreement and administration agreement provides that we will reimburse the Advisor for costs and expenses incurred by the Advisor for facilities, office equipment and utilities allocable to the performance by the Advisor of its duties under the agreements, as well as any costs and expenses incurred by the Advisor relating to any administrative or operating services provided by the Advisor to us. We bear all other costs and expenses of our operations and transactions.
The following shows the breakdown of expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 (in millions):
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$ | 3.0 | $ | 2.7 | ||||
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0.9 | 0.9 | ||||||
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(a) | For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, incentive fees include the effect of the GAAP Incentive Fee expense of $0 and $0.1 million, respectively. The GAAP Incentive Fee accrual considers the cumulative aggregate realized gains and losses and unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments or other financial instruments. There can be no assurance that such amounts of unrealized appreciation or depreciation will be realized in the future. Accordingly, such GAAP Incentive Fee, as calculated and accrued, would not necessarily be payable under the Investment Management Agreement, and may never be paid based upon the computation of incentive fees in subsequent quarters. |
(b) | Interest, fees and amortization of deferred financing costs related to our Revolving Facility, Term Loan Facility and Notes. |
(c) | Amounts include the income taxes related to earnings by our consolidated wholly-owned tax blocker corporations established to hold equity or equity-like portfolio company investments organized as pass-through entities, excise taxes related to our undistributed earnings and Delaware franchise taxes. |
The increase in operating expenses for the respective periods was due primarily to the increase in base management fees and incentive fees related to the growth of the portfolio since March 31, 2014, as well as interest and fees, which was a result of an increase in the credit facility commitments and borrowings outstanding.
We expect certain of our operating expenses, including administrator expenses, professional fees and other general and administrative expenses to decline as a percentage of our total assets during periods of growth and increase as a percentage of our total assets during periods of asset declines.
Net Investment Income
Net investment income was $11.9 million, or $0.35 per common share based on a weighted average of 33,905,202 common shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2015, as compared to $10.7 million, or $0.32 per common share based on a weighted average of 33,905,202 common shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2014.
The increase in net investment income for the respective periods is primarily attributable to the growth in the overall investment portfolio since March 31, 2014, which led to higher interest income, and as partially offset by an increase in base management fees, incentive fees and borrowing expenses.
Net Realized Gains and Losses on Investments, net of income tax provision
We measure realized gains or losses by the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the amortized cost basis of the investment, using the specific identification method, without regard to unrealized appreciation or depreciation previously recognized.
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The following shows the breakdown of realized gains and losses for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 (in millions):
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$ | | $ | (0.4 | ) | |||
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For the three months ended March 31, 2014, a tax provision of $0.3 million was recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and reflected a revision to previously recognized estimated realized gains and dividend income as a result of adjusted tax estimates from the portfolio company.
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments
Net change in unrealized appreciation primarily reflects the change in portfolio investment values during the reporting period, including the reversal of previously recorded appreciation or depreciation when gains or losses are realized.
The following shows the breakdown in the changes in unrealized appreciation of investments for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 (in millions):
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Gross unrealized appreciation on investments |
$ | 9.5 | $ | 4.9 | ||||
Gross unrealized depreciation on investments |
(5.7 | ) | (5.3 | ) | ||||
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The net change in unrealized appreciation on our investments was driven primarily by changes in the capital market conditions and financial performance of certain portfolio investments.
Provision for Taxes on Unrealized Gains on Investments
Certain consolidated subsidiaries of ours are subject to U.S. federal and state income taxes. These taxable entities are not consolidated with the Company for income tax purposes and may generate income tax liabilities or assets from temporary differences in the recognition of items for financial reporting and income tax purposes at the subsidiaries. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recognized a benefit for tax on unrealized gains on investments of $0.2 million and $1.0 million for consolidated subsidiaries, respectively. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $2.4 million and $2.6 million, respectively, were included in deferred tax liability on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities relating to deferred tax on unrealized gain on investments. The change in provision for tax on unrealized gains on investments relates primarily to changes to the unrealized appreciation of the investments held in these taxable consolidated subsidiaries as well as the change in prior year estimates received from certain portfolio companies.
Realized and Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Interest Rate Derivative
The interest rate derivative was entered into on May 10, 2012. Unrealized depreciation reflects the value of the interest rate derivative agreement at the end of the reporting period. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the net change of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on interest rate derivative totaled ($0.2) million and $0.1 million, respectively, which is listed under net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on interest rate derivatives in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The changes were due to capital market changes impacting swap rates.
We measure realized gains or losses on the interest rate derivative based upon the difference between the proceeds received or the amount paid on the interest rate derivative. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, we realized a loss of $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively, as interest rate derivative periodic interest payments, net on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
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Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations totaled $15.6 million, or $0.46 per common share based on a weighted average of 33,905,202 common shares for the three months ended March 31, 2015, as compared to $11.0 million, or $0.32 per common share, based on a weighted average of 33,905,202 common shares for the three months ended March 31, 2014.
The increase in net assets resulting from operations between the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 is due primarily to the growth in net investment income and unrealized appreciation in the portfolio.
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Financial condition, liquidity and capital resources
Cash Flows from Operating and Financing Activities
Our liquidity and capital resources are derived from our borrowings, equity raises and cash flows from operations, including investment sales and repayments, and investment income earned. Our primary use of funds from operations includes investments in portfolio companies, payment of dividends to the holders of our common stock and payments of fees and other operating expenses we incur. We have used, and expect to continue to use, our borrowings and the proceeds from the turnover in our portfolio and from public and private offerings of securities to finance our investment objectives, to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act.
We may raise additional equity or debt capital through both registered offerings off our shelf registration statement and private offerings of securities, by securitizing a portion of our investments or borrowings from credit facilities. To the extent we determine to raise additional equity through an offering of our common stock at a price below net asset value, existing investors will experience dilution. During our 2014 Annual Stockholder Meeting held on June 3, 2014, our stockholders authorized us, with the approval of our Board of Directors, to sell up to 25% of our outstanding common stock at a price below our then current net asset value per share and to offer and issue debt with warrants or debt convertible into shares of our common stock at an exercise or conversion price that will not be less than the fair market value per share but may be below the then current net asset value per share. There can be no assurance that these capital resources will be available.
In November 2014, the Company closed a public debt offering selling $50.0 million of Notes due 2021, or the Notes, including the exercise of the over allotment option, through a group of underwriters, less an underwriting discount, and received net proceeds of $48.5 million.
On April 30, 2014, we closed an additional $85.0 million of commitments to our Facilities, which brings the aggregate size to $410.0 million of commitments. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, we borrowed $20.5 million under our Revolving Facility and repaid $53.5 million on our Revolving Facility from proceeds received from prepayments and sales and investment income. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, we borrowed $122.6 million under our Revolving Facility and repaid $21.5 million on our Revolving Facility from prepayments and investment income.
Our operating activities provided (used) cash of $49.4 million and ($83.4) million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, primarily in connection with the purchase, repayments and sales of portfolio investments. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, our financing activities used $33.0 million to repay borrowings and used $11.5 million for distributions to stockholders and $0.0 million for the payment of financing and offering costs. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, our financing activities provided cash of $101.1 million from net borrowings and used cash of $11.5 million for distributions to stockholders.
As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had cash of $7.5 million and $2.7 million, respectively.
We believe cash balances, our Revolving Facility capacity and any proceeds generated from the sale or pay down of investments provides us with the liquidity necessary to acquit our pipeline in the near future.
Borrowings
The following shows a summary of our Borrowings as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (in millions):
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$ | 303.5 | $ | 155.4 | 2.76 | % | $ | 303.5 | $ | 188.4 | 2.69 | % | ||||||||||||
Term Loan Facility |
106.5 | 106.5 | 3.44 | % | 106.5 | 106.5 | 3.44 | % | ||||||||||||||||
2021 Notes |
50.0 | 50.0 | 6.75 | % | 50.0 | 50.0 | 6.75 | % | ||||||||||||||||
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Credit Facility
On April 30, 2014, we entered into an amendment, or the Revolving Amendment, to our existing revolving credit agreement, or Revolving Facility, and entered into an amendment, or the Term Loan Amendment, to our Term Loan Facility. The Revolving Facility and Term Loan Facility are collectively referred to as the Facilities.
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The Revolving Loan Amendment revised the Facility dated May 10, 2012 to, among other things, increase the amount available for borrowing under the Revolving Facility from $232.0 million to $303.5 million and extend the maturity date from May 2017 to April 2018 (with a one year term out period beginning in April 2017). The one year term out period is the one year anniversary between the revolver termination date, or the end of the availability period, and the maturity date. During this time, we are required to make mandatory prepayments on its loans from the proceeds we receive from the sale of assets, extraordinary receipts, returns of capital or the issuances of equity or debt. The Revolving Amendment also changes the interest rate of the Revolving Facility to LIBOR plus 2.5% (with no LIBOR floor). The non-use fee is 1.0% annually if we use 35% or less of the Revolving Facility and 0.50% annually if we use more than 35% (with LIBOR floor) of the Revolving Facility. We elect the LIBOR rate on the loans outstanding on our Revolving Facility, which can have a maturity date that is one, two, three or nine months. The LIBOR rate on the borrowings outstanding on our Revolving Facility currently has a one month maturity.
The Term Loan Amendment revised the Term Loan Facility dated May 10, 2012 to, among other things, increase the amount borrowed from $93.0 million to $106.5 million and extend the maturity date from May 2018 to April 2019. The Term Loan Amendment also changes the interest rate of the Term Loan Facility to LIBOR plus 3.25% (with no LIBOR Floor) and has substantially similar terms to our existing Revolving Facility (as amended by the Revolving Amendment). The Company elects the LIBOR rate on our Term Loan, which can have a maturity date that is one, two, three or nine months. The LIBOR rate on its Term Loan currently has a one month maturity.
Each of the Facilities includes an accordion feature permitting us to expand the Facilities, if certain conditions are satisfied; provided, however, that the aggregate amount of the Facilities, collectively, is capped at $600.0 million.
The Facilities generally require payment of interest on a quarterly basis for ABR loans (commonly based on the Prime Rate or the Federal Funds Rate), and at the end of the applicable interest period for Eurocurrency loans bearing interest at LIBOR, the interest rate benchmark used to determine the variable rates paid on the Facilities. LIBOR maturities can range between one and nine months at the election of the Company. All outstanding principal is due upon each maturity date. The Facilities also require a mandatory prepayment of interest and principal upon certain customary triggering events (including, without limitation, the disposition of assets or the issuance of certain securities).
Borrowings under the Facilities are subject to, among other things, a minimum borrowing/collateral base. The Facilities have certain collateral requirements and/or financial covenants, including covenants related to: (a) limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness and liens, (b) limitations on certain investments, (c) limitations on certain restricted payments, (d) limitations on the creation or existence of agreements that prohibit liens on certain properties of ours and our subsidiaries, and (e) compliance with certain financial maintenance standards including (i) minimum stockholders equity, (ii) a ratio of total assets (less total liabilities not represented by senior securities) to the aggregate amount of senior securities representing indebtedness, of us and our subsidiaries, of not less than 2.10:1.0, (iii) minimum liquidity, (iv) minimum net worth, and (v) a consolidated interest coverage ratio. In addition to the financial maintenance standards, described in the preceding sentence, borrowings under the Facilities (and the incurrence of certain other permitted debt) are subject to compliance with a borrowing base that applies different advance rates to different types of assets in our portfolio.
The Facilities documents also include default provisions such as the failure to make timely payments under the Facilities, the occurrence of a change in control, and the failure by us to materially perform under the operative agreements governing the Facilities, which, if not complied with, could, at the option of the lenders under the Facilities, accelerate repayment under the Facilities, thereby materially and adversely affecting our liquidity, financial condition and results of operations. Each loan originated under the Revolving Facility is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. We cannot be assured that we will be able to borrow funds under the Revolving Facility at any particular time or at all. We are currently in compliance with all financial covenants under the Facilities.
For the three months ended March 31, 2015, we borrowed $20.5 million and repaid $53.5 million under the Facilities. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, we borrowed $122.6 million and repaid $21.5 million under the Facilities.
As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the carrying amount of the Companys outstanding Facilities approximated fair value. The fair values of the Companys Facilities are determined in accordance with ASC 820, which defines fair value in terms of the price that would be paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. The fair value of the Companys Facilities are estimated based upon market interest rates and entities with similar credit risk. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Facilities would be deemed to be Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Interest expense and related fees, excluding amortization of deferred financing costs, of $3.1 million and $2.1 million were incurred in connection with the Facilities during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
In accordance with the 1940 Act, with certain exceptions, the Company is only allowed to borrow amounts such that its asset coverage, as defined in the 1940 Act, is at least 200% after such borrowing. The asset coverage as of March 31, 2015 is in excess of 200%.
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Notes
On November 18, 2014, we closed a public offering of $50.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.75% notes due 2021, or the Notes. The Notes mature on November 15, 2021, and may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at our option on or after November 15, 2017. The Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.75% per year payable quarterly on March 30, June 30, September 30 and December 30, of each year, beginning December 30, 2014 and trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol TCRX.
The Notes are our direct unsecured obligations and rank: (i) pari passu with our other outstanding and future senior unsecured indebtedness; (ii) senior to any of our future indebtedness that expressly provides it is subordinated to the Notes; (iii) effectively subordinated to all our existing and future secured indebtedness (including indebtedness that is initially unsecured to which we subsequently grant security), to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness, including without limitation, borrowings under our Revolving Facility and Term Loan Facility; (iv) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other obligations of any of our subsidiaries.
The Base Indenture, as supplemented by the First Supplemental Indenture, contains certain covenants including covenants requiring us to comply with (regardless of whether it is subject to) the Section 18 (a)(1)(A) as modified by Section 61(a)(1) of the 1940 Act or any successor provisions, whether or not we continue to be subject to such provisions of the 1940 Act, but giving effect, in either case, to any exemptive relief granted to us by the SEC. Currently these provisions generally prohibit us from making additional borrowings, including through the issuance of additional debt or the sale of additional debt securities, unless our asset coverage, as defined in the 1940 Act, equals at least 200% after such borrowings. These covenants are subject to important limitations and exceptions that are described in the Indenture, as supplemented by the First Supplemental Indenture. The Indenture provides for customary events of default and further provides that the Trustee or the holders of 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes in a series may declare such Notes immediately due and payable upon the occurrence of any event of default after expiration of any applicable grace period.
As of March 31, 2015, the carrying amount and fair value of our Notes was $50.0 million and $50.7 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2014, the carrying value and fair value of our Notes was $50.0 million and $51.6 million, respectively. The fair value of our Notes are determined in accordance with ASC 820, which defines fair value in terms of the price that would be paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. The fair value of the Notes is based on the closing price of the security, which is a Level 2 input under ASC 820 due to the trading volume. In connection with the issuance of the Notes, we incurred $2.1 million of fees and expenses. These amounts were capitalized and are being amortized using the effective interest method over the term of the Notes. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, we amortized approximately $0.1 million of deferred financing costs, which is included under amortization of deferred financing costs on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had approximately $2.0 million and $2.1 million, respectively, of remaining deferred financing costs on the Notes, which is included under Deferred Financing Costs on our Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
For the three months ending March 31, 2015, we incurred interest expense on the Notes of approximately $0.8 million. This interest expense was paid on March 30, 2015.
As of March 31, 2015, we were in compliance with the terms of the indenture and the supplemental indenture governing the Notes. See Note 6 to our consolidated financial statements for more detail on the Notes.
Interest Rate Derivative
On May 10, 2012, we entered into a five-year interest rate swap agreement, or swap agreement, with ING Capital Markets, LLC. Under the swap agreement, with a notional value of $50 million, we pay a fixed rate of 1.1425% and receive a floating rate based upon the current three-month LIBOR rate. We entered into the swap agreement to manage interest rate risk and not for speculative purposes.
We record the change in valuation of the swap agreement in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as of each measurement period. When the quarterly swap amounts are paid or received under the swap agreement, the amounts are recorded as a realized gain (loss) as interest rate derivative periodic interest payments, net on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, we recognized $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively, of realized loss from the swap agreement, which is reflected as interest rate derivative periodic interest payments, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, we recognized ($0.2) million and $0.1 million of net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from the swap agreement, respectively, which is listed under net change in unrealized depreciation on interest rate derivative in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, our fair value of the swap agreement is $(0.4) million and $(0.2) million, respectively, which is listed as an interest rate derivative liability on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
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Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
From time to time, we, or the Advisor, may become party to legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, including proceedings related to the enforcement of our rights under contracts with our portfolio companies. Neither we, nor the Advisor, are currently subject to any material legal proceedings.
Unfunded commitments to provide funds to portfolio companies are not reflected in our Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Our unfunded commitments may be significant from time to time. These commitments will be subject to the same underwriting and ongoing portfolio maintenance as are the on-balance sheet financial instruments that we hold. Since these commitments may expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amount does not necessarily represent future cash requirements. We intend to use cash flow from normal and early principal repayments and proceeds from borrowings and offerings to fund these commitments. Funding to Logan JV will only be made pursuant to unanimous approval from its board of directors, which is composed of a representative from each of us and Perspecta.
As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we have the following unfunded commitments to portfolio companies (in millions):
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Unfunded delayed draw facilities |
$ | 27.5 | $ | 29.8 | ||||
Unfunded revolving commitments |
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1.6 | 1.9 | ||||||
Unfunded commitments to Logan JV |
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Dividends
We have elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. In order to maintain our status as a regulated investment company, we are required to distribute at least 90% of our investment company taxable income. To avoid a 4% excise tax on undistributed earnings, we are required to distribute each calendar year the sum of (i) 98% of our ordinary income for such calendar year (ii) 98.2% of our net capital gains for the one-year period ending October 31 of that calendar year (iii) any income recognized, but not distributed, in preceding years and on which we paid no U.S. federal income tax. We intend to make distributions to stockholders on a quarterly basis of substantially all of our net investment income. Although we intend to make distributions of net realized capital gains, if any, at least annually, out of assets legally available for such distributions, we may in the future decide to retain such capital gains for investment. In addition, the extent and timing of special dividends, if any, will be determined by our board of directors and will largely be driven by portfolio specific events and tax considerations at the time.
In addition, we may be limited in our ability to make distributions due to the BDC asset coverage test for borrowings applicable to us as a BDC under the 1940 Act.
The following table summarizes our dividends declared and paid or to be paid on all shares including dividends reinvested, if any:
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August 5, 2010 |
September 2, 2010 | September 30, 2010 | $ | 0.05 | ||||
November 4, 2010 |
November 30, 2010 | December 28, 2010 | $ | 0.10 | ||||
December 14, 2010 |
December 31, 2010 | January 28, 2011 | $ | 0.15 | ||||
March 10, 2011 |
March 25, 2011 | March 31, 2011 | $ | 0.23 | ||||
May 5, 2011 |
June 15, 2011 | June 30, 2011 | $ | 0.25 | ||||
July 28, 2011 |
September 15, 2011 | September 30, 2011 | $ | 0.26 | ||||
October 27, 2011 |
December 15, 2011 | December 30, 2011 | $ | 0.28 | ||||
March 6, 2012 |
March 20, 2012 | March 30, 2012 | $ | 0.29 | ||||
March 6, 2012 |
March 20, 2012 | March 30, 2012 | $ | 0.05 | ||||
May 2, 2012 |
June 15, 2012 | June 29, 2012 | $ | 0.30 | ||||
July 26, 2012 |
September 14, 2012 | September 28, 2012 | $ | 0.32 | ||||
November 2, 2012 |
December 14, 2012 | December 28, 2012 | $ | 0.33 | ||||
December 20, 2012 |
December 31, 2012 | January 28, 2013 | $ | 0.05 | ||||
February 27, 2013 |
March 15, 2013 | March 29, 2013 | $ | 0.33 | ||||
May 2, 2013 |
June 14, 2013 | June 28, 2013 | $ | 0.34 |
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August 2, 2013 |
September 16, 2013 | September 30, 2013 | $ | 0.34 | ||||
August 2, 2013 |
September 16, 2013 | September 30, 2013 | $ | 0.08 | ||||
October 30, 2013 |
December 16, 2013 | December 31, 2013 | $ | 0.34 | ||||
March 4, 2014 |
March 17, 2014 | March 31, 2014 | $ | 0.34 | ||||
May 7, 2014 |
June 16, 2014 | June 30, 2014 | $ | 0.34 | ||||
August 7, 2014 |
September 15, 2014 | September 30, 2014 | $ | 0.34 | ||||
November 4, 2014 |
December 15, 2014 | December 31, 2014 | $ | 0.34 | ||||
March 6, 2015 |
March 20, 2015 | March 31, 2015 | $ | 0.34 | ||||
May 5, 2015 |
June 15, 2015 | June 30, 2015 | $ | 0.34 |
We may not be able to achieve operating results that will allow us to make distributions at a specific level or to increase the amount of these distributions from time to time. If we do not distribute a certain percentage of our income annually, we will suffer adverse tax consequences, including possible loss of its status as a regulated investment company. We cannot assure stockholders that they will receive any distributions at a particular level.
We maintain an opt in dividend reinvestment plan for our common stockholders. As a result, unless stockholders specifically elect to have their dividends automatically reinvested in additional shares of common stock, stockholders will receive all such dividends in cash. There were no dividends reinvested for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 under the dividend reinvestment plan.
Under the terms of our dividend reinvestment plan, dividends will primarily be paid in newly issued shares of common stock. However, we reserve the right to purchase shares in the open market in connection with the implementation of the plan. This feature of the plan means that, under certain circumstances, we may issue shares of our common stock at a price below net asset value per share, which could cause our stockholders to experience dilution.
Distributions in excess of our current and accumulated profits and earnings would be treated first as a return of capital to the extent of the stockholders tax basis, and any remaining distributions would be treated as a capital gain. The determination of the tax attributes of our distributions will be made annually as of the end of our fiscal year based upon its taxable income for the full year and distributions paid for the full year. Therefore, a determination made on a quarterly basis may not be representative of the actual tax attributes of our distributions for a full year. If we had determined the tax attributes of its 2015 distributions as of March 31, 2015, 100% would be from ordinary income, 0% would be from capital gains and 0% would be a return of capital. There can be no certainty to stockholders that this determination is representative of what the tax attributes of our 2015 distributions to stockholders will actually be. Each year, a statement on Form 1099-DIV identifying the source of the distribution will be mailed to our stockholders.
Contractual obligations
We have entered into a contract with the Advisor to provide investment advisory services. Payments for investment advisory services under the investment management agreement in future periods will be equal to (a) an annual base management fee of 1.5% of our gross assets and (b) an incentive fee based on our performance. In addition, under our administration agreement, the Advisor will be reimbursed for administrative services incurred on our behalf. See description below under Related Party Transactions.
The following table shows our contractual obligations as of March 31, 2015 (in millions):
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$ | 106.5 | | | $ | 106.5 | | |||||||||||||
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$ | 50.0 | | | | $ | 50.0 |
(1) | Excludes commitments to extend credit to our portfolio companies. |
We entered into an interest rate derivative to manage interest rate risk. We record the change in valuation of the swap agreement in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as of each measurement period. When the quarterly interest rate swap amounts are paid or received under the swap agreement, the amounts are recorded as a realized gain (loss). Further discussion of the interest rate derivative is included in Note 1 Significant Accounting Policies and Note 7 Interest Rate Derivative in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Related Party Transactions
Investment Management Agreement
On March 6, 2015, our investment management agreement with the Advisor was re-approved by our Board of Directors. Under the investment management agreement, the Advisor, subject to the overall supervision of our board of directors, manages the day-to-day operations of, and provides investment advisory services to us.
The Advisor receives a fee for investment advisory and management services consisting of a base management fee and a two-part incentive fee.
The base management fee is calculated at an annual rate of 1.5% of our gross assets payable quarterly in arrears on a calendar quarter basis. For purposes of calculating the base management fee, gross assets is determined as the value of our assets without deduction for any liabilities. The base management fee is calculated based on the value of our gross assets at the end of the most recently completed calendar quarter, and appropriately adjusted for any share issuances or repurchases during the current calendar quarter.
For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, we incurred base management fees payable to the Advisor of $3.0 million and $2.5 million, respectively. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $3.0 million and $2.8 million, respectively, was payable to the Advisor.
The incentive fee has two components, ordinary income and capital gains, as follows:
The ordinary income component is calculated, and payable, quarterly in arrears based on our preincentive fee net investment income for the immediately preceding calendar quarter, subject to a cumulative total return requirement and to deferral of non-cash amounts. The preincentive fee net investment income, which is expressed as a rate of return on the value of our net assets attributable to our common stock, for the immediately preceding calendar quarter, will have a 2.0% (which is 8.0% annualized) hurdle rate (also referred to as minimum income level). Preincentive fee net investment income means interest income, dividend income and any other income (including any other fees, such as commitment, origination, structuring, diligence, managerial assistance and consulting fees or other fees that we receive from portfolio companies) accrued during the calendar quarter, minus our operating expenses for the quarter (including the base management fee, expenses payable under our administration agreement (discussed below), and any interest expense and any dividends paid on any issued and outstanding preferred stock, but excluding the incentive fee and any offering expenses and other expenses not charged to operations but excluding certain reversals to the extent such reversals have the effect of reducing previously accrued incentive fees based on the deferral of non-cash interest. Preincentive fee net investment income includes, in the case of investments with a deferred interest feature (such as original issue discount, debt instruments with PIK interest and zero coupon securities), accrued income that we have not yet received in cash. The Advisor receives no incentive fee for any calendar quarter in which our preincentive fee net investment income does not exceed the minimum income level. Subject to the cumulative total return requirement described below, the Advisor receives 100% of our preincentive fee net investment income for any calendar quarter with respect to that portion of the preincentive net investment income for such quarter, if any, that exceeds the minimum income level but is less than 2.5% (which is 10.0% annualized) of net assets (also referred to as the catch-up provision) and 20.0% of our preincentive fee net investment income for such calendar quarter, if any, greater than 2.5% (10.0% annualized) of net assets. The foregoing incentive fee is subject to a total return requirement, which provides that no incentive fee in respect of our preincentive fee net investment income is payable except to the extent 20.0% of the cumulative net increase in net assets resulting from operations over the then current and 11 preceding calendar quarters exceeds the cumulative incentive fees accrued and/or paid for the 11 preceding quarters. In other words, any ordinary income incentive fee that is payable in a calendar quarter is limited to the lesser of (i) 20% of the amount by which our preincentive fee net investment income for such calendar quarter exceeds the 2.0% hurdle, subject to the catch-up provision, and (ii) (x) 20% of the cumulative net increase in net assets resulting from operations for the then current and 11 preceding quarters minus (y) the cumulative incentive fees accrued and/or paid for the 11 preceding calendar quarters. For the foregoing purpose, the cumulative net increase in net assets resulting from operations is the amount, if positive, of the sum of our preincentive fee net investment income, base management fees, realized gains and losses and unrealized appreciation and depreciation for the then current and 11 preceding calendar quarters. In addition, the portion of such incentive fee that is attributable to deferred interest (sometimes referred to as payment-in-kind interest, or PIK, or original issue discount, or OID) will be paid to THL Credit Advisors, together with interest thereon from the date of deferral to the date of payment, only if and to the extent we actually receive such interest in cash, and any accrual thereof will be reversed if and to the extent such interest is reversed in connection with any write-off or similar treatment of the investment giving rise to any deferred interest accrual. There is no accumulation of amounts on the hurdle rate from quarter to quarter and accordingly there is no clawback of amounts previously paid if subsequent quarters are below the quarterly hurdle rate and there is no delay of payment if prior quarters are below the quarterly hurdle rate.
For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, we incurred $3.0 million and $2.7 million, respectively, of incentive fees related to ordinary income. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $3.0 million and $3.1 million, respectively, of such incentive fees are currently payable to the Advisor. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $1.0 million and $1.1 million, respectively of incentive fees incurred by us were generated from deferred interest (i.e. PIK, certain discount accretion and deferred interest) and are not payable until such amounts are received in cash.
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The second component of the incentive fee (capital gains incentive fee) is determined and payable in arrears as of the end of each calendar year (or upon termination of the investment management agreement, as of the termination date). This component is equal to 20.0% of our cumulative aggregate realized capital gains from inception through the end of that calendar year, computed net of the cumulative aggregate realized capital losses and cumulative aggregate unrealized capital depreciation through the end of such year. The aggregate amount of any previously paid capital gains incentive fees is subtracted from such capital gains incentive fee calculated. There was no capital gains incentive fee payable to our Advisor under the investment management agreement as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.
GAAP requires that the incentive fee accrual considers the cumulative aggregate realized gains and losses and unrealized capital appreciation or depreciation of investments or other financial instruments, such as an interest rate derivative, in the calculation, as an incentive fee would be payable if such realized gains and losses or unrealized capital appreciation or depreciation were realized, even though such realized gains and losses and unrealized capital appreciation or depreciation is not permitted to be considered in calculating the fee actually payable under the investment management agreement (GAAP Incentive Fee). There can be no assurance that such unrealized appreciation or depreciation will be realized in the future. Accordingly, such fee, as calculated and accrued, would not necessarily be payable under the investment management agreement, and may never be paid based upon the computation of incentive fees in subsequent periods. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, we incurred $0 and $0.1 million, respectively, of incentive fees related to the GAAP incentive fee.
Administration Agreement
We have also entered into an administration agreement with the Advisor under which the Advisor will provide administrative services to us. Under the administration agreement, the Advisor performs, or oversees the performance of administrative services necessary for our operation, which include, among other things, being responsible for the financial records which we are required to maintain and preparing reports to our stockholders and reports filed with the SEC. In addition, the Advisor assists in determining and publishing our net asset value, oversees the preparation and filing of our tax returns and the printing and dissemination of reports to our stockholders, and generally oversees the payment of our expenses and the performance of administrative and professional services rendered to us by others. We will reimburse the Advisor for our allocable portion of the costs and expenses incurred by the Advisor for overhead in performance by the Advisor of its duties under the administration agreement and the investment management agreement, including facilities, office equipment and our allocable portion of cost of compensation and related expenses of our chief financial officer and chief compliance officer and their respective staffs, as well as any costs and expenses incurred by the Advisor relating to any administrative or operating services provided to us by the Advisor. Our board of directors reviews the allocation methodologies with respect to such expenses. Such costs are reflected as Administrator expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. Under the administration agreement, the Advisor provides, on our behalf, managerial assistance to those portfolio companies to which the Company is required to provide such assistance. To the extent that our Advisor outsources any of its functions, the Company pays the fees associated with such functions on a direct basis without profit to the Advisor.
For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, we incurred administrator expenses of $0.9 million and $0.9 million, respectively. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $0.1 million and $0, respectively, was payable to the Advisor.
License Agreement
We and the Advisor have entered into a license agreement with THL Partners under which THL Partners has granted to us and the Advisor a non-exclusive, personal, revocable worldwide non-transferable license to use the trade name and service mark THL, which is a proprietary mark of THL Partners, for specified purposes in connection with our respective businesses. This license agreement is royalty-free, which means we are not charged a fee for our use of the trade name and service mark THL. The license agreement is terminable either in its entirety or with respect to us or the Advisor by THL Partners at any time in its sole discretion upon 60 days prior written notice, and is also terminable with respect to either us or the Advisor by THL Partners in the case of certain events of non-compliance. After the expiration of its first one year term, the entire license agreement is terminable by either us or the Advisor at our or its sole discretion upon 60 days prior written notice. Upon termination of the license agreement, we and the Advisor must cease to use the name and mark THL, including any use in our respective legal names, filings, listings and other uses that may require us to withdraw or replace our names and marks. Other than with respect to the limited rights contained in the license agreement, we and the Advisor have no right to use, or other rights in respect of, the THL name and mark. We are an entity operated independently from THL Partners, and third parties who deal with us have no recourse against THL Partners.
Due to and from Affiliates
The Advisor paid certain other general and administrative expenses on our behalf. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $0.01 million and $0 of expenses were included in accrued expenses and other payables on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we overpaid $0 and $0.1 million of Administrator expense to the Advisor, respectively, which was included in due from affiliate on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
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We act as the investment adviser to Greenway and Greenway II and are entitled to receive certain fees. As a result, each of Greenway and Greenway II is classified as an affiliate. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $0.8 million and $1.0 million of fees related to Greenway and Greenway II, respectively, were included in due from affiliate on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
We paid certain professional fees related to organizing Logan JV, on behalf of Logan JV. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $0.04 million and $0.04 million, respectively, of expenses were included in due from affiliate on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
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. In addition to the discussion below, the Companys significant accounting policies are further described in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.
Valuation of Portfolio Investments
As a BDC, we generally invest in illiquid securities including debt and equity investments of middle market companies. Investments for which market quotations are readily available are valued using market quotations, which are generally obtained from an independent pricing service or one or more broker-dealers or market makers. Debt and equity securities for which market quotations are not readily available or are not considered to be the best estimate of fair value are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by our board of directors. Because we expect that there will not be a readily available market value for many of the investments in our portfolio, it is expected that many of our portfolio investments values will be determined in good faith by our board of directors in accordance with a documented valuation policy that has been reviewed and approved by our board of directors in accordance with GAAP. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of our investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a readily available market value existed for such investments, and the differences could be material.
With respect to investments for which market quotations are not readily available, our board of directors undertakes a multi-step valuation process each quarter, as described below:
| our quarterly valuation process begins with each portfolio company or investment being initially valued by the investment professionals responsible for the portfolio investment; |
| preliminary valuation conclusions are then documented and discussed with senior management of the Advisor; |
| to the extent determined by the audit committee of our board of directors, independent valuation firms are used to conduct independent appraisals and review the Advisors preliminary valuations in light of their own independent assessment; |
| the audit committee of our board of directors reviews the preliminary valuations of the Advisor and independent valuation firms and, if necessary, responds and supplements the valuation recommendation of the independent valuation firms to reflect any comments; and |
| our board of directors discusses valuations and determines the fair value of each investment in our portfolio in good faith based on the input of the Advisor, the respective independent valuation firms and the audit committee. |
The types of factors that we may take into account in fair value pricing our investments include, as relevant, the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio companys ability to make payments and its earnings and discounted cash flows, the markets in which the portfolio company does business, comparison to publicly traded securities and other relevant factors. We generally utilize an income approach to value our debt investments and a combination of income and market approaches to value our equity investments. With respect to unquoted securities, the Advisor and our board of directors, in consultation with our independent third party valuation firms, values each investment considering, among other measures, discounted cash flow models, comparisons of financial ratios of peer companies that are public and other factors, which valuation is then approved by our board of directors. For debt investments, we generally determine the fair value primarily using an income, or yield, approach that analyzes the discounted cash flows of interest and principal for the debt security, as set forth in the associated loan agreements, as well as the financial position and credit risk of each portfolio investments. Our estimate of the expected repayment date is generally the legal maturity date of the instrument. The yield analysis considers changes in leverage levels, credit quality, portfolio company performance and other factors. The enterprise value is used to determine the value of equity investments and for debt investments that are credit impaired, close to maturity or where we also hold a controlling equity interest. The method for determining enterprise value uses a multiple analysis, whereby appropriate multiples are applied to the portfolio companys net income before net interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA.
We value our interest rate derivative agreement using an income approach that analyzes the discounted cash flows associated with the interest rate derivative agreement. Significant inputs to the discounted cash flows methodology include the forward interest rate yield curves in effect as of the end of the measurement period and an evaluation of the counterpartys credit risk.
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We value our residual interest investments in collateralized loan obligations using an income approach that analyzes the discounted cash flows of our residual interest. The discounted cash flows model utilizes prepayment, re-investment and loss assumptions based on historical experience and projected performance, economic factors, the characteristics of the underlying cash flow, and comparable yields for similar collateralized loan obligation fund subordinated notes or equity, when available. Specifically, we use Intex cash flow models, or an appropriate substitute to form the basis for the valuation of our residual interest. The models use a set of assumptions including projected default rates, recovery rates, reinvestment rate and prepayment rates in order to arrive at estimated cash flows. The assumptions are based on available market data and projections provided by third parties as well as management estimates.
We value our investment in payment rights using an income approach that analyzes the discounted projected future cash flow streams assuming an appropriate discount rate, which will among other things consider other transactions in the market, the current credit environment, performance of the underlying portfolio company and the length of the remaining payment stream.
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 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 we may take into account in fair value pricing our investments include, as relevant: available current market data, including relevant and applicable market trading and transaction comparables, applicable market yields and multiples, the current investment performance rating, security covenants, call protection provisions, information rights, the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio companys ability to make payments, 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, transaction comparables, our principal market as the reporting entity and enterprise values, among other factors.
In accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures under GAAP, we disclose the fair value of our investments in a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The guidance establishes three levels of the fair value hierarchy as follows:
Level 1Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;
Level 2Quoted prices in markets that are not considered to be active or financial instruments for which significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly;
Level 3Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.
The level of an asset or liability within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. However, the determination of what constitutes observable requires significant judgment by management.
We consider whether the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased and identifies transactions that are not orderly in determining fair value. Accordingly, if we determine that either the volume and/or level of activity for an asset or liability has significantly decreased (from normal conditions for that asset or liability) or price quotations or observable inputs are not associated with orderly transactions, increased analysis and management judgment will be required to estimate fair value. Valuation techniques such as an income approach might be appropriate to supplement or replace a market approach in those circumstances.
We have adopted the authoritative guidance under GAAP for estimating the fair value of investments in investment companies that have calculated net asset value per share in accordance with the specialized accounting guidance for Investment Companies. Accordingly, in circumstances in which net asset value per share of an investment is determinative of fair value, we estimate the fair value of an investment in an investment company using the net asset value per share of the investment (or its equivalent) without further adjustment if the net asset value per share of the investment is determined in accordance with the specialized accounting guidance for investment companies as of the reporting entitys measurement date.
Revenue Recognition
We record interest income, adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discount, on an accrual basis to the extent that we expect to collect such amounts. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date. Original issue discount, principally representing the estimated fair value of detachable equity or warrants obtained in conjunction with the acquisition of debt securities, and market discount or premium are capitalized and accreted or amortized into interest income over the life of the respective security using the effective yield method. The amortized cost of investments represents the original cost adjusted for the accretion/amortization of discounts and premiums and upfront loan origination fees.
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Loans are placed on non-accrual status when principal or interest payments are past due 30 days or more and/or when it is no longer probable that principal or interest will be collected. However, we may make exceptions to this policy if the loan has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection. We record the reversal of any previously accrued income against the same income category reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. As of March 31, 2015, we had one loan on non-accrual with an amortized cost basis of $4.5 million and fair value of $3.0 million. As of December 31, 2014, we had no loans on non-accrual status.
We have investments in our portfolio which contain a contractual paid-in-kind, or PIK, interest provision. PIK interest is computed at the contractual rate specified in each investment agreement, is added to the principal balance of the investment, and is recorded as income. We will cease accruing PIK interest if there is insufficient value to support the accrual or if we do not expect amounts to be collectible and will generally only begin to recognize PIK income again when all principal and interest have been paid or upon a restructuring of the investment where the interest is deemed collectable. To maintain our status as a RIC, PIK interest income, which is considered investment company taxable income, must be paid out to stockholders in the form of dividends even though we have not yet collected the cash. Amounts necessary to pay these dividends may come from available cash.
We capitalize and amortize upfront loan origination fees received in connection with the closing of investments. The unearned income from such fees is accreted into interest income over the contractual life of the loan based on the effective interest method. Upon prepayment of a loan or debt security, any prepayment premiums, unamortized upfront loan origination fees, and unamortized discounts are recorded as interest income.
Interest income from our investment in TRA and CLO residual interest investments are recorded based upon an estimation of an effective yield to expected maturity using anticipated cash flows with any remaining amount recorded to the cost basis of the investment. We monitor the anticipated cash flows from our TRA and CLO residual interest investments and will adjust our effective yield periodically as needed.
Other income includes commitment fees, fees related to the management of Greenway and Greenway II, fees related to the management of certain controlled equity investments, structuring fees, amendment fees and unused commitment fees associated with investments in portfolio companies. These fees are recognized as income when earned by us in accordance with the terms of the applicable management or credit agreement.
Net Realized Gains or Losses and Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation or Depreciation
We measure realized gains or losses by the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the amortized cost basis of the investment, using the specific identification method, without regard to unrealized appreciation or depreciation previously recognized. We measure realized gains or losses on the interest rate derivative based upon the difference between the proceeds received or the amounts paid on the interest rate derivative. Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation reflects the change in portfolio investment values or value of the interest rate derivative during the reporting period, including any reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation or depreciation, when gains or losses are realized.
U.S. Federal Income Taxes, including excise tax
We operate so as to maintain our status as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code and intend to continue to do so. Accordingly, we are not subject to U.S. federal income tax on the portion of our taxable income and gains distributed to stockholders. In order to qualify for favorable tax treatment as a RIC, we are required to distribute annually to our stockholders at least 90% of our investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code. To avoid a 4% U.S. federal excise tax, we must distribute each calendar year the sum of (i) 98% of our ordinary income for each such calendar year (ii) 98.2% of our net capital gains for the one-year period ending October 31 of that calendar year, and (iii) any income recognized, but not distributed, in preceding years and on which we paid no U.S. federal income tax. We may choose not to distribute all of our taxable income for the calendar year and pay a non-deductible 4% excise tax on this income. If we choose to do so, all other things being equal, this would increase expenses and reduce the amount available to be distributed to stockholders. To the extent that the Company determines that its estimated current year annual taxable income will be in excess of estimated current year dividend distributions from such taxable income, the Company accrues excise taxes on estimated excess taxable income as taxable income is earned using an annual effective excise tax rate. We will accrue excise tax on undistributed taxable income as required. Please refer to Dividends above for a summary of the distributions. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, we incurred excise tax expense of $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively. In addition, for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, we incurred Delaware franchise tax expense of $0.02 million and $0.02 million, respectively.
Certain consolidated subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal and state income taxes. These taxable entities are not consolidated for income tax purposes and may generate income tax liabilities or assets from permanent and temporary differences in the recognition of items for financial reporting and income tax purposes at the subsidiaries.
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The following shows the breakdown of current and deferred income tax provisions for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 (in millions):
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Current provision for taxes on realized gain on investments |
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Benefit for taxes on unrealized gain on investments |
0.2 | 1.0 |
These current and deferred income taxes are determined from taxable income estimates provided by portfolio companies where we hold equity or equity-like investments organized as pass-through entities in its tax blocker corporations. These tax estimates may be subject to further change once tax information is finalized for the year. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively, of income tax receivable was included in prepaid expenses and other assets and $0.0 million and $0, respectively, was included as income taxes payable on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $2.4 million and $2.6 million, respectively, were included in deferred tax liability on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities primarily relating to deferred taxes on unrealized gains on investments held in tax blocker corporations. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $0.3 million and $0.3 million, respectively of deferred tax assets were included in prepaid expenses and other assets on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities relating to net operating loss carryforwards that are expected to be used in future periods.
Because U.S. federal income tax regulations differ from GAAP, distributions in accordance with tax regulations may differ from net investment income and realized gains recognized for financial reporting purposes. Differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts in the consolidated financial statements to reflect their tax character. Temporary differences arise when certain items of income, expense, gain or loss are recognized at some time in the future. Differences in classification may also result from the treatment of short-term gains as ordinary income for tax purposes.
We follow the provisions under the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions. The provisions require us to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. For tax positions not meeting the more likely than not threshold, the tax amount recognized in the consolidated financial statements is reduced by the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant taxing authority. There are no unrecognized tax benefits or obligations in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Although we file U.S. federal and state tax returns, our major tax jurisdiction is U.S. federal. Our inception-to-date U.S. federal tax years remain subject to examination by taxing authorities.
Recent Developments
From April 1, 2015 through May 11, 2015, we made new and follow-on investments totaling $29.5 million in the consumer products, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing and transportation industries. Of the new and follow-on investments, 9.4% were first lien senior secured debt, 56.6% were second lien debt, 17.0% were subordinated debt and 17.0% were income-producing preferred equity securities. Of the new and follow-on debt investments, 79.6% were floating rate and 20.4% were fixed rate based upon principal balance. The follow-on debt investments and income-producing preferred equity investment had a weighted average yield based upon cost at the time of the investment of 12.0%.
On April 13, 2015, the Logan JV board of directors authorized an increase in equity commitments to $250.0 million, of which we committed $200.0 million and Perspecta committed $50.0 million. As a result, total remaining equity commitments to Logan JV as of May 11, 2015 totaled $219.0 million, of which our share is $175.2 million and Perspectas share is $43.8 million.
On May 1, 2015, in accordance with the terms of the Logan JV Credit Facility, Deutsche Bank AG increased its commitment amount from $50.0 million to $75.0 million. Commitments under the Logan JV Credit Facility can be increased to $200 million subject to certain conditions.
On May 4, 2015, we completed the sale of $11.0 million of our first lien senior secured debt and $0.7 million of our equity in Igloo Products Corp., and affiliated entities, for a gain.
On May 5, 2015, our board of directors declared a dividend of $0.34 per share payable on June 30, 2015 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 15, 2015.
As of May 11, 2015, Logan JV has $75.6 million of investments in 48 companies with a weighted average yield, based upon current cost, of 6.9%.
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Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk |
We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates. As of March 31, 2015, 22.9%, of the debt investments in our portfolio bore interest at fixed rates based upon fair value. All of the debt investments in our portfolio have interest rate floors, which have effectively converted the debt investments to fixed rate loans in the current interest rate environment. In the future, we expect other debt investments in our portfolio will have floating rates. Our borrowings as well as the amount we receive under the interest rate derivative agreement are based upon floating rates.
Based on our March 31, 2015 Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities, the following table shows the annual impact on net income of changes in interest rates, which assumes no changes in our investments and borrowings (in millions):
Change in Basis Points |
Interest Income |
Interest Expense |
Net Income (1) |
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Up 300 basis points |
$ | 10.1 | $ | 6.4 | $ | 3.7 | ||||||
Up 200 basis points |
$ | 5.2 | $ | 4.2 | $ | 1.0 | ||||||
Up 100 basis points |
$ | 0.8 | $ | 2.1 | $ | (1.3 | ) | |||||
Down 300 basis points |
$ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||
Down 200 basis points |
$ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||
Down 100 basis points |
$ | | $ | | $ | |
(1) | Excludes the impact of incentive fees based on pre-incentive fee net investment income. See Note 3. Related Party Transaction footnote to our consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2015 for more information on the incentive fee. |
Based upon the current three month LIBOR rate, a hypothetical decrease in LIBOR would not affect our net income, due to the aforementioned floors in place on our debt investments. Based upon the current one month LIBOR rates, a hypothetical decrease in LIBOR would not affect interest expense, due to the current rates being lower than 100 basis points. We currently hedge against interest rate fluctuations by using an interest rate swap whereby we pay a fixed rate of 1.1425% and receive three-month LIBOR on a notional amount of $50 million. In the future, we may use other standard hedging instruments such as futures, options and forward contacts subject to the requirements of the 1940 Act. While hedging activities may insulate us against adverse changes in interest rates, they may also limit our ability to participate in the benefits of lower interest rates with respect to our portfolio of investments.
Although we believe that this measure is indicative of our sensitivity to interest rate changes, it does not adjust for potential changes in credit quality, size and composition of the assets on the balance sheet and other business developments that could affect net increase in net assets resulting from operations, or net income.
Item 4. | Controls and Procedures |
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our Co-Chief Executive Officers and Chief Financial Officer, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act). As of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, our Co-Chief Executive Officers and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SECs rules and forms, and that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Co-Chief Executive Officers and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act, 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.
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Item 1. | Legal Proceedings |
We are not a defendant in any material pending legal proceeding, and no such material proceedings are known to be contemplated. However, from time to time, we may be party to certain legal proceedings incidental to the normal course of our business including the enforcement of our rights under the contracts with our portfolio companies.
Item 1A. | Risk Factors |
Other than as set forth below, there have been no changes to the risk factors described in Part I, Item 1A Risk Factors of the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 10, 2015.
Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds |
None.
Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities |
None.
Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures |
Not applicable.
Item 5. | Other Information |
None.
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Item 6. | Exhibits |
Listed below are the exhibits that are filed as part of this report (according to the number assigned to them in Item 601 of Regulation S-K):
11 | Computation of Per Share Earnings (included in the notes to the consolidated financial statements contained in this report). | |
31.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.* | |
31.2 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.* | |
31.3 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.* | |
32.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350).* | |
32.2 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350).* | |
32.3 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350).* |
(*) | Filed herewith |
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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.
THL CREDIT, INC. | ||||
Date: May 11, 2015 | By: | /S/ SAM W. TILLINGHAST | ||
Sam W. Tillinghast | ||||
Co-Chief Executive Officer | ||||
Date: May 11, 2015 | By: | /S/ CHRISTOPHER J. FLYNN | ||
Christopher J. Flynn | ||||
Co-Chief Executive Officer | ||||
Date: May 11, 2015 | By: | /S/ TERRENCE W. OLSON | ||
Terrence W. Olson | ||||
Chief Financial Officer |
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